Midas And His Golden Touch

Synopsis: In a world where Alphas rule with absolute power, Alpha Caidren Thorne stands above them all—a warlord feared for his cruelty, a ruler whose hands are stained with the blood of both enemies and kin. His lands are harsh, his rule even harsher, and his name alone is enough to strike terror into the hearts of those who hear it. But there is a darker truth hidden beneath his legend. Every Omega sent to him has perished. No one knows why. No one dares to ask. Some whisper that his presence alone is enough to snuff out their fragile lives, that no Omega can withstand his brutality. Others say that he is cursed, doomed to be alone forever. But Caidren does not care. He has never let anyone close—not a mate, not a lover, not even his own people. His heart is stone, and his hands are weapons. When the noble House Velmire is forced to offer him an Omega, they do not send their treasured daughter. Instead, they send Elias—an adopted outcast, a boy without a place in their world. Elias has spent his life alone, unwanted, and now, he is being sent to a fate worse than death. And when he arrives at the Bloodfang Stronghold, he is welcomed by a scene of horror. A man clothed in black can be seen writhing in agony. Blood soaking the ground. And standing above it all, delivering judgment with cold precision, is Alpha Caidren. Elias’ fear takes root instantly. This man is no savior. He is death itself. Caidren barely acknowledges him, dismissing him with a single glance. Another Omega. Another life that will soon disappear. But Elias does not die. Days pass. Then weeks. And for the first time, an Omega survives. Elias is not weak. He is not fragile. He is not like the others. And against every instinct, every warning, Caidren begins to take notice. What starts as indifference turns to fascination. What was once just another burden soon becomes something the Alpha refuses to let go of. For the first time in his life, Caidren is afraid—not of war, not of death, but of the one thing he never thought he could have. And when enemies rise and threaten to take Elias away, Caidren will burn the world to keep his Omega safe.

Sold by her father, Bella short for Arabella, was forced to live a life as a slave that would entertain the guests of the castle. The job of slaves were merely to be humiliated and to have as feast once they became a boring creature toward the guests. Arabella with her fierce attitude had only caused more trouble than good, although that helped her from being feasted by the vampires until her body dried up, the vampires also enjoy in harming her, toying with her, hoping to see that one day she would break. However she had caught the wrong attention by those crimson gaze, eventually being the toy of the one and only Mad Crown Prince of Versailles. Eventually this interest only cause her to be more tangled by the twisted and thorny battle for the Throne. Will eventually Bella concede and accept the Mad crown prince? Or will she finally succeed in running away from his grasp. Why her? *** excerpt*** Arabella felt her wrists stung as the shackle around her wrist jingled from the sudden pull. She then met with the icy red eyes that brood down upon her appearance, drinking into every inch of her figure as if he was studying her, even to how those breaths escaped her lips. "I thought we had bonded over the days we have spent together, Bella," he sang, his bright scarlet eyes betraying the singing tone he had used as it had grown so dark and filled with anger. "Yet you left so quickly as soon as I opened the castle gate." Bella gritted her teeth, her eyes glaring at him as she defiantly shook his hand off her face, "I can remind you if you have forgotten it, Your Majesty, I am kept here against my wish." Cassius' smile faded as he stared at her. The sudden pin-drop silence filled her nerves with tension as she found his smileless face the most terrifying sight. She had always known his fearsome side however, it felt scarier tonight. Bella tried to endure how loud her heart had raced against her chest, gathering her breaths together even though it remained shallow in his presence. "So cold," he muttered, his tone trying to tease her, but she could see the raw anger crossing his eyes. "You cannot run from me. Not after what we've done. Not after what you promised." Her heart faltered. She wasn't supposed to stay in this castle; she knew that the royal palace was filled with those vampire monsters who would kill for their desire, simply to have fun. She knew she should never give her heart to any of these monsters, and she had once believed she would never. But that was until Cassius came. She had made that promise because her heart had betrayed her, and she wished that she had never uttered that promise. Promises she had made to him on the call of love. Yet deep within her, a part of her still crave for him. "You're not the first one I have broken my promises with," she gritted her teeth and looked up at him, "I broke my promise the way you broke yours first, isn't it fair?" "Fair? Then was everything a lie, Arabella?" he murmured, his hands cupping her face, forcing her to meet his eyes. "You were mine the moment you entered my castle. And you will be mine until the very end." She gulped as his eyes shone underneath the moonlight, his gaze unforgiving over her, exposing his wild hunger. Her breath caught, her pulse quickening. "A human and a vampire should have never stayed together. They were all right." "I don't care," he spoke through his clenched jaw. "You're going to remain here by my side forever."

publishing drafts one by one leaving readers with cliff hangars and asking them for help to improve (cuz I'm new to this) UPDATE NO1: ADDED BOOK COVER

After obtaining the Mech Designer System, Ves aims to create the greatest mechs in the galaxy! In the far future, the galactic human civilization has entered the Age of Mechs. The countless lesser powers of humanity have come to adopt mechs as their main weapons of war. Only a small number of humans have the right genetic aptitude to pilot these destructive war machines the size of buildings. Born to a military family in the edge of the galaxy, Ves Larkinson is one of the many people who lacks the talent to earn glory in battle. Instead, he became a mech designer. Helped by his missing father, Ves has obtained the mysterious Mech Designer System that can help him rise in the galaxy and beyond. His mechs based on the principles of life quickly allows him to rise to prominence. Powerful and highly compatible with mech pilots, his products have the potential to take the market by storm. However, success does not come easily, and countless challenges bar his ability to sell his mechs to a market eager for innovation! With the sins of the human race in the galactic arena slowly catching up, Ves must navigate the perils of the ultra-competitive mech market and maintain control over his growing organization of misfits. This is the golden age of mechs. This is the golden age of humanity. The question is, will it last? "Any challenge can be overcome as long as I design the right mech!" --Join The Mech Touch's unofficial Discord server! https://discord.gg/APB5KCU --Follow my Instagram and Twitter! https://www.instagram.com/mlduong https://twitter.com/MLDuong --Cover Art by Derek-Paul Carll (carlldpn) --The Mech Touch is an original webnovel written by ML "Exlor" Duong. The Mech Touch is mainly published on Webnovel.com and a select few platforms affiliated with the parent company of this website.

As the son of the Minister of Health, Han Minjun had always led a privileged life, shielded from the harsh realities of the world. However, when he met the enigmatic Kim Seungjoon, his life took a dramatic turn. The attraction between them was instantaneous, but little did Han Minjun know that his love for Kim Seungjoon would plunge him into a world of chaos and uncertainty. The mysteries surrounding Kim Seungjoon were many, and as their relationship deepened, Han Minjun found himself embroiled in a web of intrigue and danger. Did he know what he was getting into when he fell for Kim Seungjoon? As he embarked on a new journey with Seungjoon, he pondered about the unknown future that lay ahead of them. Questions swirled through his mind about the enigmatic person he had chosen to spend his life with. How many secrets did Seungjoon keep hidden? What mysteries would they unravel together? The anticipation of what was to come was both exhilarating and nerve-wracking....... As the story unfolded, it became apparent that the idyllic fairytale was taking a dark turn. The once-balanced scales between life and death began to tip precariously, and the characters found themselves in the midst of a harrowing nightmare. It was impossible to predict who would emerge from the ordeal unscathed.......

MATURE CONTENT WARNING!!: These people be getting freaky in the sheets! "You think I haven’t noticed your eyes on me?" Kai En's voice was dangerously low, his lips curled into a cruel smile. "The way they linger— you can’t decide whether to kill me or kiss me. Am I right, little alpha?" ... For as long as Jun could remember, vengeance had been his only purpose. The last survivor of a disgraced family, he vowed to tear down the empire that destroyed his life, starting with its most prized jewel—Prince Feng Kai En.  Now, under the guise of Xiao Liu, a lowly servant in the prince’s retinue, he plans his revenge. But nothing could have prepared him for what awaited within the palace walls. Neither Xiao Liu’s sharp blades nor detailed plans were good enough to fall the man behind the title. Every failed assassination attempt and heated exchange left him more entangled with the man he was meant to destroy. Kai En—ruthless, untouchable, and powerful. An alpha in the eyes of all. Xiao Liu uncovered the prince’s greatest secret—beneath the façade lay something far more dangerous and vulnerable. Something Xiao Liu intended to exploit. Duty had always been Kai En’s burden. Yet Xiao Liu’s presence stirred emotions long buried—desires with no place in his world. Every attempt on his life only deepened the prince’s fascination, pulling him into the chaos Xiao Liu brought. As war looms and enemies close in, their dangerous dance intensifies. Desire grows where hate once ruled, pulling them into a storm of violence, lust, and something deeper. “You’ll never belong to anyone else,” Xiao Liu snarled, his lips finding Kai En’s neck again, biting down hard. “Not her. Not anyone. You belong to me.” Xiao Liu knows Kai En is the key to his revenge, but the more their lives tangle, the harder it becomes to tell if it’s vengeance he craves… or the prince himself. And Kai En must face the ultimate test that could break his kingdom and heart. Can Xiao Liu destroy the man he’s come to obsess over, or will he fall first?

After his dead, August found himself in the exact opposite side of the world from where he should have been. Bone-cold temperature was nothing to him. He had become an ascender. In the world where a giant mountain range separate its land into two. Both live in a different way. One adapts mysticism into their life, while one adapts it into their future. One who chose to warship their gods, while one works along with theirs. A magic and a technology must be balance. Are ascenders just a faithful worshipper of gods? Or they are a species evolved from humanity. What they know to their nature is little to none. Is their humanity worth the power they got? Updating every Wednesday and Saturday!

Ying is a young and powerful chairman, while Jay is a rising singer with strong appeal. They are neighbors across from each other, once close childhood friends, but a major event caused Jay’s family to leave Thailand and move to France for nearly 10 years. Between them, besides the time gap, there is also a deep unresolved conflict. In addition to Ying, Jay has relationships with Faisal—a cheerful, warm, caring, and somewhat mischievous person; Chirawan—a seemingly strict person but deeply caring for those around her; and Kanya—a distant girl with calculating intentions and unpredictable motives. Can Jay and Ying resolve the issues of the past and reconnect? How will the stories of couples like Faisal-Yod and Chirawan-Isra unfold? As secrets are slowly revealed, will they lead to happiness or bring new sorrow?”

*** weekly update on Wednesday *** They hurt you, they do it intentionally just to make sure you won't be better than them.  They pull you down so you can't go up.  They drown you so you don't have breath to cry. Fame has blinded them for so long, now they can't see what you used to mean to them. So they stab you and use your blood as the red carpet. And you know it, But you can't escape this torturous life. You know why? Because you still love them. What a waste of feelings, now you can't love anyone else, even yourself.

A young boy, Kaden Benjamin, rather known as Kaden, lived with his grandparents for most of his life. His grandfather, Willie Sanders Benjamin, was a well-renowned scientist, while his grandmother worked at his office as his grandpa's personal secretary. But one day his whole life changed.

Holly Marshall enjoys a tranquil life in her secluded forest home. As a dedicated hermit, she relishes her solitude, working from home without any need for outside interaction. However, her peaceful existence takes a dark turn when she unwittingly leaves her back door unlocked...

Having lost his life to truck kun, Lenard found his way into a fantasy world with dragons and magic as Luke, a commoner. What awakened for Luke was the golden clicker system where he needed to physically click for points or spend points for an auto clicker, to where he can become stronger and richer with this system. NOTE - MC DOESNT DEPEND ON SYSTEM MUCH

In a world of fashion Gabriella needs to know, what is it that current business billionaire Caleb wants from her..... with an oath swearing off men from her life and only focusing on what her career needs might not be what destiny had in store for her. Will she break out of her comfort zone??? Caleb dashingly handsome and keen on Gabriella's feistiness will stop at nothing until he has her right under his domain, in his arms kissing her senseless with his ring on her finger, BUT will the BET have consequences......

Zombies.

A young man who has remained in the shadow of his sister's brilliant success all his life is dying, having failed to gain his own recognition. However, fate gives him a second chance — he is reborn in a new world, in the body of the youngest son of a powerful marquis. But even here, his position is far from privileged. Without proper respect, without influence, he again finds himself on the margins of other people's achievements. The thirst for recognition and the desire to occupy a central place in this world become his only reference point. Now he is ready to fight — for status, for respect, for the opportunity to leave his mark in history. Even if it means challenging those who are considered unshakeable.

In Zaelgoth's empire, shamans are slaves to the tyrant Vaelzar, condemned to serve without hope of freedom. But when Eryndal, one of their number, discovers a forbidden secret linked to the king, he decides to flee. Relentlessly hunted, he must survive the forces of the empire with the help of his companions, Alessia, Darek, and Elion. Between revelations, battles, and sacrifices, his escape could well trigger the fall of an empire or the destruction of the world.

Childhood Rivals to Lovers!! Or more like Childhood enemies to lovers!! The two families; Reid and Martson has been ruling ReiMar Enterprises for generations. The rule says: being greatest shareholders, president is chosen from Martson family whereas Vice president is chosen from Reid family. Mira being born into the family of Reid, believed to bring the greatest misfortune to Reid family. Her mother died by climbing the building right in front of her daughter. She was just 8 year old that time. "Mom, why are you covered in blood?" she asked as tears streamed down her cheeks. The woman looked at her daughter, smiled sadly, crasessed her daughter cheeks. "Live a good life away from Reid and Martson. You-- have to stay away from th--." She said, before falling dead. Due to trauma, her memories were blurry she didn't remember her mother's death. Everyone said her mother died in car accident. She stayed in the Reid family, she was told to that her mother last wish was to get vice president position. What a ridicule! She was just a chess piece for Reid family. She thought they loved her, but she was wrong. They were thirsty of her blood just like a vampire thirsts blood. They pushed her, they almost killed her. In this game of inheritance, the only way to select the vice president between her and her step brother would be to win the favor of all board members and determine the fate of the heir's future. It was almost impossible to win the favor of the board of directors. To gain the favor of those bunch of old directors. Because not everyone liked her, but for Mira there is nothing that she can't achieve. To win against her foe, she had to join hands with the one she hates the most, Zion Martson, her childhood Rival. Rule1: Don't fall in love with Zion! Rule2: Must fulfill her mother's will! Zion Marston, an epitome of beauty, arrogance, charisma. He was known to be a completely arrogant, self centered, egoistical, cold-face person. He was known to be a ruthless, merciless business man in the business world. Being entangled in the thread of fate, he was forced into an unwanted marriage by his grandfather. No one dared to go against his grandfather's wish, left with no choice he agreed. Childhood enemies who can't stand each other's presence are bound in a marriage of inconvenience. What will happen when their denied feelings for each other bloom into 'love'. ...... Please Read my book, add in library, vote with powerstones and Golden tickets!!

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Golden Horizon In a world ruled by martial strength and sharp intellect, Min Joon and Jin Seok—two orphans from the outskirts of society—dream of rising beyond the harsh realities of their lives. Min Joon, a golden-eyed thief with a smirk as sharp as his sword, seeks wealth and freedom. Jin Seok, quiet and distant, strives to become the strongest warrior, though his true motives remain shrouded in mystery. Bound by fate and forged through hardship, the two form an unlikely bond as they navigate the treacherous world of Murim, where martial arts sects clash and secrets lurk in every shadow. Together, they must face powerful enemies, brutal challenges, and the growing weight of their own ambitions. As the horizon glows with the promise of power and peril, will their friendship survive the trials ahead, or will the pursuit of their dreams tear them apart? (THIS SERIES HAVE SO MUCH POTENTIAL THE REASON WHY ITS IN A BREAK IS BECAUSE I SUCK AT WRITING! AFTER IMPROVING MYSELF I WILL CONTINUE GOLDEN HORIZON)

Growing up as an only child and living amongst people who are old and has no attention to new technologies, Akier, nicknamed 'Kier' or 'Aki, has grown infatuated with a child actress in his Granddad's time only to realize that the girl was on the other 75 years ago. Unable to accept the fate,of the love of his love he tries to forget and runaway, only to be taken in a sudden turn of event when he met a girl, who he helped to go in hiding, but the great attention he noticed was the olden day's 'Lily Hasen' the love of his life and his source of obsession. On the request of helping her find a cure for her rare disease, Lily promised her that she will remember him in heaven Will he able to help her despite knowing that they'll separate in the future? Or will he sacrifice everything to keep them both alive?

"That's war. War that's gone on for too long now. All the people know is blood." Fred tries to reason with me again, his whisper becoming more heated, "you're the leader of our people, the last of the touched. You have to take us out of here. You have to save the pups." I shake my head and whisper back to him, "The 11th house will follow me to the ends of the earth to extinguish my family's line after what my father did. If I lead you, I just doom you all." My beta, Fred, struggles to control his wolf and grips my arm, "We're even more doomed without you." I only have one way to truly save my people and that's to replace the murdered queen. I'm of the blood, as the last touched I can challenge the rites at any time to claim her throne. This was always my privilege, instilled in me since birth. Though I had no desire to take on her mantle, she'd been a kind enough monarch. I had no choice now. If I became queen my pack would replace the 11th as the royal pack and they'd become untouchable by the other houses. It was a gamble, one that would likely kill me, but it was the only play that I had left. And so, dear reader, this is the story of how I signed up for my own doom. How I became the willing participant in the rite of queens.

A collection of short stories slightly based on reality, but overall comes under fiction.

A man has to face the consequences of endangering the love of his life by marrying her. Zayne, a very rich and powerful Alpha demon who has faced things worse than death, faced betrayal everyday, an eligible bachelor marries the young Rose who moved to Thev with her father due to her mother's death by witches. when they get married, they face lots of problems from Zayne's family, especially his step mother, who has dedicated her whole life to try and make Zayne die painfully "No one can separate us...not even death" This story is rated 18+, not suitable for people under the age of 18.

045, a prisoner, is almost past the borderline, finally achieving the freedom he always heard from others, only to step on a landmine. But, amid the explosion, he got engulfed by a protective barrier. He teleported to a golden room. There he saw a soul-looking man. It said to him, "You are the next Golden Magician."

PLEASE READ THE LAST CHAPTER OF THIS BOOK FOR MY REASON ❤️ While Kalonice is working part-time at a restaurant, she accidentally poured food on the million-dollar suit of Midas. Furious, Midas blacklists her name, making it impossible for her to find a job anywhere in the world. Devastated but determined, Kalonice can't afford giving up. She have mouths to feed and she will soon graduate as an architect. And when she thought all her luck has ran out, the Dean of her department surprised her with the bestest news: a letter from the world-class and prestigious Yzaguirre Arts of Engineering Company, inviting her for an exclusive internship interview. The world must be as little as a dot when she and Midas crossed paths again. Turns out that he's the eldest son of YAECC's CEO! Worst, the playful CEO paired her to his son as his partner in business! It was a rough start for the both of them at first, but as their connection deepens, Kalonice struggles to keep her secrets buried. Can Kalonice keep her secrets hidden and her heart guarded, or will Midas' touch break through her defenses?

In the world of ICHOR, the Republic of St. Jilena is divided into two. Humans, who populate most of the countries land. On the other hand there are a race called, "Nephilim". Nephilim are much more physical gifted than even the strongest humans in the world. They are even able to control and manipulate blood. But for them to maintain these powers they must drink the blood of man. Knowning the threat of the Nephilim, they were banished to an area called the "Ghetto". Where they were going to rot for the rest of their existence. In the Year 2016, the people of the Republic of St. Jilena have created a task force named the NAF (Nephilim Annihilation Force). In their ranks is a young boy by the name of Laurent Hanz. He wished to help fight of the Nephilim, while also discovering mysteries about himself and his past.

Under the vacuum of death and decay, watch yourself. Do not trust what they speak of, for only those worthy to defy the laws of this world are worthy to become the unknown. Are you ready to see the truths of all things? Can you bear the sight of God without dying? Can you laugh at the kings and empires that rule your laws? Can you speak to the dead? Will you know when the day comes, the night falls, and the stars descend like lightning and fire? Are you ready to meet your maker as "He" is?