Icy

For five hundred years, he remained in the darkness. Raviel, the demon bound to the Vermillion family, had known nothing but chains and silence for centuries. Deep beneath the grand castle, locked away in an underground cave, he sat motionless inside an enormous iron cage, his wrists and ankles shackled by ancient, glowing runes. The magic pulsed with a soft, eerie light, a reminder of his eternal servitude. The air was damp, thick with the scent of old stone and forgotten power. Time had long lost its meaning to him. He had witnessed generations of Vermillions rise and fall—greedy, selfish, and cruel. None had dared to free him, nor had any of them been worthy of his protection. But then, something changed. Far above, within the golden halls of the Vermillion estate, a child was born—the heir of the family. And with his first cry, the chains around Raviel's wrists shuddered. A sharp crack echoed through the cave as one of the magical seals flickered for the first time in centuries. The demon's crimson eyes slowly opened. He exhaled, his breath a whisper against the cold air. "So… the heir has finally arrived." His lips curled into a slow, dark smile. The silence of five hundred years was about to be broken. --- The grand Vermillion estate stretched across acres of land, surrounded by towering walls and an air of untouchable wealth. But within those walls, past the marble halls and golden chandeliers, there was a place untouched by power struggles and whispered schemes—the secret garden. A small boy, no older than four, ran barefoot across the soft grass, his silver-white hair shining under the golden sun. Nao Vermillion, the only true heir of the Vermillion family, giggled as he chased after a butterfly, his tiny hands reaching for the delicate creature. "Careful, young master," a gentle voice called out. Amara, the aging housemaid, watched over him from a distance. She was the only one in the household who truly cared for the child—not as an heir, but as a boy who deserved warmth. Nao turned to her, his icy blue eyes filled with innocence. "Ama! Look!" He pointed excitedly as the butterfly landed on a white rose. Amara smiled, stepping closer. "Butterflies are delicate, my dear. Just like you." Nao pouted, puffing out his small cheeks. "I'm not delicate!" He stomped his tiny foot, making Amara chuckle. "You are," she teased. "But one day, you will grow into a strong young man." Nao didn't understand her words yet. All he knew was that the garden was his favorite place—a hidden world where he was just a boy, not an heir. But deep beneath the castle, locked away in the dark, a pair of crimson eyes had already opened, waiting for the day their paths would cross...

"Forced to Be Yours, Mr. Devil" In the cutthroat world of business, Rudra Singhaniya, a powerful and enigmatic CEO, is known for his cold demeanor and ruthless decisions. But behind the successful facade lies a man burdened by past wounds and a life dictated by duty. Unbeknownst to the world, Rudra enters into a secret marriage with Anaya Malhotra, a young and innocent woman caught in the web of family expectations and societal pressure. Anaya, just twenty years old, finds herself thrust into a life she never imagined. Her marriage to Rudra is shrouded in mystery, known only to a select few, and kept hidden from the prying eyes of the public. While Rudra maintains a cold distance, Anaya struggles to navigate her new reality, torn between the fear of her husband’s icy exterior and the growing confusion of her feelings. As the media frenzy erupts over Rudra’s supposed single status and the shocking revelation of his broken engagement with Nisha Ahuja, the Singhaniya family must navigate the delicate balance of protecting their reputation while managing the fallout. The situation becomes even more complex as it is revealed that Nisha herself is secretly married to another man, Raj Chauhan, adding another layer of scandal to the already chaotic narrative. Within the walls of the Singhaniya estate, family dynamics shift as secrets are unearthed and alliances are tested. Komal Singhaniya, the matriarch, strives to maintain order, insisting that Anaya embrace her new role and move into Rudra’s room—a symbolic step towards accepting her marriage. However, not everyone is on board with this union. Aarav, Rudra’s younger brother, openly rejects the marriage, while Mr. Dev Singhaniya, the family patriarch, and Rudra’s grandmother stand firmly in support of the decision, believing in the strength of family unity. As the couple begins their life together, Anaya and Rudra are forced to confront the reality of their marriage. Sharing a room but not a bed, their interactions are marked by a tense coldness and unspoken emotions. Yet, beneath Rudra’s frosty exterior, there are glimpses of vulnerability and a hidden attraction towards Anaya that he refuses to acknowledge. Anaya, on the other hand, is confused and intimidated by Rudra’s aloofness, yet she finds herself drawn to him in ways she cannot explain. Amidst the turmoil, Anaya must find her footing in a world of power plays and hidden agendas. Will Rudra ever open up to her, or will his dark past keep him locked in a world of solitude? And can Anaya break through the barriers that surround her husband’s heart, or will their marriage remain a hollow contract bound by duty and secrecy? "Forced to Be Yours, Mr. Devil" is a gripping tale of love, power, and the complexities of human relationships. Set against the backdrop of high society and corporate intrigue, it explores the journey of two souls bound by circumstances, yet yearning for something more—a love that can heal old wounds and bring light to even the darkest of hearts.

In the glittering, snake-infested court of Ignis, where power was a double-edged sword and loyalty a rare gem, Selanthia Amaris Nyxveil stood as a legend cloaked in infamy. Known by many names—*The Hound of the Emperor*, **The Cursed Sword*, **The Witch of Nyxveil*, and *The Abandoned One*—she was a weapon forged by duty and sharpened by betrayal. For forty long years, she served as the Emperor’s blade, cutting down threats to the throne with ruthless precision. Yet, behind the cold steel and the icy gaze, Selanthia harbored no love for the crown or the vipers who surrounded it. She was a woman bound by fate, not choice. At 48, weary of the endless machinations of the court, Selanthia chose to retire. With no family to call her own, she left behind the gilded cage of Ignis for the simplicity of the countryside. Her dreams were modest: to bake sweet treats, tend to chickens, lose herself in books she’d never had time to read, and find solace in the quiet rhythm of church prayers. A peaceful, ordinary life—a stark contrast to the blood-stained path she had walked for decades. But fate, it seemed, had other plans. Just 28 hours into her newfound tranquility, Selanthia’s life was brutally cut short. Poisoned and attacked in the dead of night, she breathed her last beneath a cold, uncaring sky. Her final thoughts were not of vengeance or regret for the life she had led, but of the life she had never known. She wished for love, for a kind and handsome partner, for children whose laughter might have filled the void in her heart. She wished she had never taken up the sword, that she might have written a different ending to her tale. Yet, death was not the end. Selanthia awoke not in the afterlife but in a world both familiar and strange. Perched high in a cherry blossom tree, she was greeted by the voice of Rina, her long-dead confidante. Now, thrust into a bewildering new reality, Selanthia must unravel the threads of this strange second chance. Is this a cruel jest of the gods, a dream spun from her dying regrets, or something far more sinister? And why, of all people, THAT MAN—who disappeared without a word— is acting all weird? As the petals of the cherry blossoms fall around her, Selanthia finds herself caught in a web of mystery, romance, and perhaps, redemption. But in this enchanted new life, where nothing is as it seems, can she unravel the twist of life brought forward by THAT MAN? Or will the shadows of her past rise to claim her once more?

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."

Annabelle Asra: “Wait!" He commanded, hope surged within me. Maybe he will change his mind, but his expression turned icy, and my heart sank as I understood he had no intention of doing so. "I will never allow you to live a normal life, even if the Crimson Moon has shown you mercy, Annabelle. I will make your existence a living nightmare for what you did to my sister." As I pondered his plans for me once I was no longer part of his tribe, he seized my throat, and his fangs pierced my neck. The pain was unbearable as he marked me. The agony I endured was nothing compared to the torment his mark would bring. Anger, resentment, and bitterness consumed me. A mark typically signifies acceptance and protection, but in my case, it signified the opposite. Betrayed by the Alpha's fiancée, Kari, I was sentenced to death but spared by the Crimson Moon, only to be exiled and marked by my ruthless Alpha, Zachary Ziglar. After surviving and joining a new pack, I discovered I was pregnant without remembering who I had been with. But why did my pup bear a striking resemblance to my tormentor?

Proficient in martial arts and equipped with impeccable medical skills! He heals patients while picking up girls. "Don't provoke my woman, much less mess with me!"

Many years after the era of immortal cultivation, one day someone carelessly asked the Demon Queen, “I heard that the First Lady of the Demon Realm is your dear sister-friend?” Upon hearing this, the Demon Queen's eyebrows shot up and her almond-shaped eyes widened, “Dear sister-friend my ass, she stole my man!” No sooner had she spoken these words than the exceptionally handsome man beside her slowly shifted his gaze from the book in his hands and cast her a fleeting glance, making the inquirer feel as if the temperature in the hall had suddenly dropped, and their body had plunged into an icy cavern... The Demon Queen glared at the man nonchalantly, “Did I say something wrong?” It later became known that the Demon King's wife and the Demon Queen were once close friends who became enemies over a man, a scandal that spread across all realms. Then someone with a death wish approached the First Lady of the Demon Realm, who always looked gentle and kind, and asked, “Madam, I heard that it was the Wolf Clan's Demon Queen who brought you to this realm back in the day, and that afterwards you both ventured through various realms together, facing life and death side by side as sworn sisters. But later... I heard that you and her... had a falling out over a man?” With a slight smile, the Demon King's wife gently sipped from her white porcelain teacup and said, “Did she say I stole her man?” After nodding in acknowledgment, “That is indeed the case!” The listener was taken aback, internally exclaiming, “So the rumors are true, did our Madam Wang actually have an affair with that Demon Queen?” While lost in thought, the listener heard the tea-drinker add another sentence, “But... she also stole my man after all!” The questioner's eyes widened, and their mouth gaped open. Before they could even take a breath of cool air in shock, So you two were swapping partners? At that moment, a sudden loud bang came from outside, and a voice bellowed like a mighty bell, “Boom...” “You said... who is your man?”

Warning: Mature content He is her ice while she is his fire that melt his ice heart. The heat that comes from the fire consume his whole being, shook his entire rock and hardened being melting his cold ice stone heart, cracking it's cold heart that was deeply covered in thick iciness. She was being tempted to the darkness that calls her, that wants her and want to consume her whole. ★★★★★ A town shrouded with silence and extreme fear where vampires lurked in every shadow, Evelyn's parents always warn her about the dangers of vampires, but their cautionary tales couldn't prepare her for the mysterious stranger who haunted her dreams every night. She'd wake up trembling, torn between fear and fascination. This unknown man's presence stirred a forbidden desires within her, tempting her into a darkness of horror and at the same fascination. "That night, he appeared again this time his silver eyes burning brighter than ever with a flaming intensity. He hovered over her, his fingertips slowly and ever so lightly touched her skin sending shivers down her spine........ A suspense filled story with it's blend of dark mysteries and dark romance that keeps readers at the edge of their seats wanting to read more.

•~Character Guide –––———————––– Jiwon Schmidt (33yo) – South Korean-German, Former Lawyer, Now a Wanted Man Once a hopeful and ambitious lawyer, Jiwon built a life based on control and reason—until one mistake shattered everything. Now, his past has caught up to him in the worst way possible. With sharp brown eyes, tousled black hair, and a lean but resilient build, he looks every bit the man who has fought to survive. But survival becomes much harder when he’s kidnapped by the ghost of his past. Sergei Mikhailovich Valery Karpov "Smert" (22yo) – Russian, Ruthless Mafia Enforcer At sixteen, he was abandoned. At twenty-two, he is a man shaped by cruelty and revenge. The underworld knows him as "Smert"—Death itself. With an imposing presence, silver-blond hair, and icy blue eyes, he hides his fury behind a cold, calculated mask. Raised under the iron fist of the Russian mafia, Sergei has become one of the most feared enforcers in his organization. And now, he has the man who betrayed him right where he wants him. ___________________________________ Jiwon Schmidt never expected his past to come back in the form of a nightmare. Kidnapped and dragged into the mansion of Sergei [Smert] Mikhailovich Valery Karpov, a man feared for his ruthlessness, Jiwon soon realizes he’s at the mercy of someone who holds a deep, personal grudge against him. What he doesn’t know is that Sergei is the very boy he abandoned years ago—now a merciless beast, forged by betrayal and fueled by vengeance. Trapped in a cruel game of power and retribution, Jiwon must figure out why he's been targeted before it's too late. But Sergei’s hatred is tangled with painful memories and twisted desire, making him an unpredictable captor. As their past collides with the brutal present, obsession, revenge, and long-buried emotions ignite a deadly dance—one that neither of them may survive. ___________________________________ |Sergei’s rage is only beginning when the truth is revealed, will Jiwon survive?| {Some wounds never heal… and in the final chapters, you’ll see just how deep they go.}

[Warning: Mature Content R18+] The taste of forbidden love is the sweetest agony!! They were fucking right. I, Frery Kane was whipped and captivated by a Lycan Shifter from the Bay Shifter pack in Paradise Bay. Drawn to him like a moth to a flame, an irresistible pull I couldn’t deny. Alpha Tor Gale, a Lycan Shifter of unparalleled strength, only of his kind, his blood as intoxicating as ambrosia, his presence a temptation, I couldn’t escape. He made me crave more than I should or was allowed. In Paradise Bay, Vampires and Shifters are bound by ancient laws, their rivalry etched into the marrow of our existence. To meet him was to defy centuries of hatred; to love him was to risk everything. Each secret meeting was a dance with death, a betrayal of the Paradise Vampire Coven, and a rebellion against the laws that chained us. But Tor was my forbidden desire, my beautiful torment, and my greatest weakness. I knew the cost of this love, a love that could ignite war and destroy us both. But how could I resist the one thing that made my immortal heart beat once more? Excerpt from Alpha Tor's POV: “So you’ve been following me,” Tor’s deep growl echoed in the icy cavern. His golden eyes caught the flicker of torchlight. His breath misted in the freezing air, curling like smoke between them. “What gave me away?” I responded my voice as low, deep, and steady. Tor laughed a deep rumble that shook the cavern walls. “You reek of desperation. Do you think I didn’t notice your scent clinging to the trees? Are your footprints melting the frost? What is it, vampire? What do you want from me?” My jaw clenched and my gaze didn’t waver. “Your blood,” I taunted as my voice was laced with coldness to see if he could be threatened by my words. “Your kind is... intoxicating. Forbidden. I can’t stop myself.” I expected him to cover but he stepped forward and responded “If it’s my blood you want,” he murmured, his voice low and teasing, “then come closer and take what you need” The words struck me like lightning, and a fiery heat surged through my veins. My beast clawed at my control, drawn to him in a way that defied logic. His gaze held mine, and for the first time in my life, I didn’t know whether to run or to stay. ___________________________________________________________________________________________ In the end, they called me a betrayer. A traitor to the Paradise Vampire Coven. But how could I hold back when I had tasted something far sweeter than immortality? Alpha Tor was my forbidden fruit, the Lycan Shifter Alpha who defied everything I was taught to hate. But when I surged forward, ready to face anyone who dared stand between us, fate revealed the old prophecy hidden in Hanka Island. Alpha Tor wasn’t just my lover, he was my lifetime mate, our bond blessed by the ancient magic of Hanka Island itself. And our love was not meant to follow the rules, it was meant to break them.

#Rated 18-Mature Themes Violet’s life was never her own—her father’s crushing debt made sure of that. But when the debt collector kidnaps her as payment, she takes a desperate deal: become a servant and spy on the mysterious and tyrannical Lord Cain, the ruler of her Werewolf district. There’s just one catch: Lord Cain only permits male servants in his house. Disguised as a boy, Violet cuts her hair, flattens her chest, and dons a voice-altering band to pull off the deception. Everything goes according to plan—until Cain, a man known for his cold personality starts to take a peculiar interest in her. Violet’s disguise becomes a prison as she battles her own growing attraction to him. But this is no love story. Cain’s obsession to her is dangerous. Beneath his icy gaze lies a mind fractured by years of affliction by a curse. A curse made by Violet's biological mother: A powerful witch. ************* "TAKE IT OFF!" Violet’s knees nearly buckled at the thunderous command, her chest tightening with panic. The raw anger in Cain’s voice was as sharp as a blade. "My lord! I-I’m a man!" she stammered, gripping her shirt tightly, her fingers trembling as they clung to the fabric. "I don't like other men!" she cried, a desperate plea in her voice since the second she took her shirt off and he discovered that she was a woman was the moment she died. Painfully. Cain’s glare was unyielding, his voice dropping into a growl. "Don’t insult me, You think I do. You kissed me!" Her breath hitched as he stepped closer, his presence suffocating. "If you don’t take it off," he said, his tone low and dangerous, "I’ll rip it off myself." Violet’s mind raced, panic threatening to overwhelm her. She couldn’t let him find out—he’d kill her. Painfully. Glancing away to avoid his gaze when she caught the undeniable bulge in his trousers. Heat flushed her face, her thoughts spinning in desperation at the only idea she could think of to make him back off. 'This has to work. It has to…’

At a high-profile gala, Sienna Carter, an ordinary florist, gets mistaken as the fiancée of Damien Blackwood, a ruthless billionaire known for his cold, calculated nature. To avoid public embarrassment—and a business scandal—Damien plays along. But the next day, he offers her a deal: Stay engaged to him for three months, and he’ll make her biggest dream come true. Sienna, desperate to save her struggling flower shop, agrees. But as she steps into the world of the ultra-rich, she realizes there’s more to Damien than his icy exterior. He needs a fiancée to finalize a billion-dollar deal, and someone is out to ruin him. As the fake engagement turns dangerously real, Sienna finds herself tangled in high-stakes business rivalries, media scrutiny, and a growing attraction she can’t control. But when a hidden enemy reveals a shocking truth about their pasts, will their love survive the biggest betrayal of all?

"HEIRESS. VILLAINESS. OUTCAST. CAN SHE REWRITE FATE? Eleanor Thorne was hated in life—by her family, by society, even by fate itself. But when a tragic accident sends her soul into the body of Evelyn, the doomed villainess of a Victorian romance novel, she refuses to play the villain any longer. Trapped in a world of strict etiquette and deadly intrigue, Eleanor must outwit the story’s scheming heroine, unravel dark secrets tying both her lives together, and resist the growing pull of the Duke of Blackwood—a man whose icy exterior hides a fire that could either save her or destroy her. But in a tale where everyone expects her to be the monster, can she rewrite her destiny… or is villainy written in her blood? A gripping tale of redemption, romance, and rebellion against fate.

In her past life, Cai Lian lost everything when her half-sister Peng Yan stole her family, her home, and her happiness—revealing on Cai Lian’s deathbed that she was never her parents’ true daughter, only an adopted orphan. Betrayed by her scumbag father and unloving husband Kong Rui, Cai Lian died with a broken heart, her soul lingering to witness Young Master Tan Wenjie’s grief as he cradled her lifeless body, vowing to love her forever. Reborn to the days before her downfall, Cai Lian swears vengeance. No longer the obedient daughter or devoted wife, she vows to protect her beloved adoptive mother and herself from the scheming mother-daughter duo and her worthless ex-husband. But when Tan Wenjie confesses his undying love, her icy resolve wavers. In a world that sees her as a villainess, he alone calls her his goddess. With a second chance at life, Cai Lian must navigate betrayal, reclaim her destiny, and decide if her heart can love again—or if revenge will consume her soul.

"Viens ici, petite !" "Pas question !" Que faire quand l'épouse est en colère ? Le grand PDG est super riche, la couvrant de démonstrations extravagantes d'amour chaque jour ! Aujourd’hui une voiture de luxe, demain un manoir, le jour d’après un jet privé... Lors d'une interview médiatique : "Quel a été le cadeau le plus cher que vous ayez offert à votre épouse ?" "Jusqu'à présent, notre fils !" "Vous traitez si bien votre épouse, elle doit sûrement vous aimer !" Le PDG rit avec confiance, "Sans aucun doute !" En arrivant à la maison, sa délicate épouse lui lance un contrat de divorce, "Dongfang Yu, signe ça !" "Hai Xiaotang, tu ne penses qu'au divorce. Ne crois pas que je ne sais pas comment te gérer !" Le PDG, plein de fureur, fait craquer ses jointures, "Une planche à laver, un boulier, un clavier, un durian... choisis-en un !" "Durian !" Le PDG finit par s'agenouiller sur le durian avec un bruit sourd !

Que se passe-t-il lorsqu'un puissant PDG dans le monde de la mode, qui avait déjà promis de se marier avec sa petite amie, est forcé d'épouser une femme issue d'une famille modeste, comparée à son prestigieux milieu familial, contre son gré ? Fu Hua, un nom bien connu dans l'industrie de la mode est forcé de se marier avec une femme du nom de Jia Li, qui était bien en-dessous de son niveau par son Grand-père, que personne dans sa famille n'osait contrarier, lui y compris. Au fil du temps, quelque chose est arrivé et Fu Hua a dû accepter le mariage, mais avec des conditions. Mais que se passe-t-il lorsque Jia consomme son mariage avec Fu Hua et lui donne un petit bout en retour ? Que se passe-t-il lorsque son Mari découvre son talent caché, va-t-il lentement commencer à tomber amoureux d'elle ? Mais que se passerait-il si Jia Li découvre que Fu Hua avait toujours eu les yeux posés sur elle depuis leur première rencontre, quelle serait sa réaction ? ***************** Fu Hua appelle Jia Li au téléphone pour l'aider à plier ses vêtements, et Jia Li entre dans sa chambre à coucher pour l'assister en pensant qu'il n'était pas là. Jia Li entre dans sa chambre et ferme la porte sans regarder derrière elle. Elle n'avait fait que quelques pas seulement pour entendre la porte se verrouiller derrière elle. Elle était un peu effrayée lorsqu'elle se retourna et vit Fu Hua la fixer avec un sourire. "Comment as-tu... Tu étais ici ?" Elle demanda, choquée. "Tu as peur ?" Demanda Fu Hua alors qu'il s'approchait d'elle avec un sourire dangereux. Le fin mot de l'histoire, c'est que l'innocente Jia Li a été dévorée tout cru par le loup affamé. Couverture du livre réalisée par, l'Artiste Laylee Suivez-moi sur Instagram : @authorpaschalinelily Rejoignez mon serveur discord pour obtenir des informations de première main... https://discord.gg/GywPN7X

“Chantelle Bently, you’re a murderer! Why are you still alive? You should have been the one to die!” Daniel shoved her away furiously, his face as dark and empty as the black suit he wore. Chantelle was caught off guard and lost her balance, falling hard onto her pregnant belly. The pain was unbearable, and she cried out as her body trembled. Chantelle shook her head desperately. “I told you, it wasn’t me! It was Kate!” In a trembling voice, she pleaded, “Daniel, how many times do I have to say this before you believe me? I didn’t betray your family or the Wilson Group Of Companies, and I didn’t cause your grandfather’s death.” Anger and resentment appeared in Daniel’s eyes as he threw the divorce settlement in Chantelle’s face. “Sign this now! From this day forward, I’ll make you pay a thousand times for everything you’ve done!” The sight of the document struck Chantelle like a dagger to her heart. Her whole body froze as if she had been cast into the icy wastelands of Hell. **** Her twin sister framed her, and her perfect family was destroyed on Christmas Eve. Things got worse when her husband handed her a divorce agreement. A month later, rumors spread that she had died in prison from depression. Six years later, she returned with a new face to take her revenge. She was beautiful but dangerous. Daniel felt both devastated and irritated when he saw the mysterious woman. She had the same name as his dead ex-wife, whom he hated most and the one he believed was responsible for his grandfather’s death. Despite his anger, he couldn’t deny the strong attraction he felt toward her. In fact, he was fatally obsessed and addicted to her, and the anger that had controlled him for six years slowly started to crumble.

"Pas ici, faiblard ! Nous nous retrouverons au ruisseau près de la frontière du clan dans une heure, alors tu pourras me montrer ce que tu as." lui informa-t-il. "Très bien, défi accepté ! Mais si je te bats, tu arrêteras de me harceler et tu me laisseras tranquille !" cracha Aurora. "D'accord." Il lui répondit. "La haine que j'ai pour toi cessera quand tu ne seras plus. Là-bas, personne ne viendra à ton secours et je pourrai enfin te déchirer. Personne ne manque de respect à Dante impunément !" pensa Dante intérieurement en s'éloignant. La vie d'Aurora était censée être parfaite puisqu'elle était de naissance noble, mais malheureusement, elle était loin d'être parfaite. Son père était le bêta, le second en commandement de l'Alpha de leur meute et sa mère était l'une des guerrières importantes de la meute. En tant que première fille, elle était traitée comme une fleur, protégée du mal, de la tristesse, des troubles et des perturbations, et elle n'était exposée qu'à la pure joie, à l'amour pur, au bonheur et à tout ce qui est beau en grandissant, mais sa vie n'était pas remplie de roses, à mesure qu'elle vieillissait ! En grandissant, elle avait cru qu'elle serait normale comme tous les autres loups-garous de sa meute et de toute la communauté des loups-garous, mais hélas, elle était étrangement différente. Elle était la seule loup-garou de sa meute qui n'avait pas de loup, un animal intérieur, donc elle était traitée comme une paria. Alors que les autres loups-garous obtenaient leurs loups pour leur seizième anniversaire, le sien refusait d'apparaître. Même pas quand elle a eu dix-huit ans. Même pas quand elle rencontra son compagnon !!!

Lu Lingche, heir to a prestigious family, is known for his handsome, aloof, cold, and obstinate demeanor, showing disdain for all women. Qiao Yin silently loved him for five years, sacrificing everything with the belief that she could warm his icy heart. However, just three months into their marriage, he planned to abandon her for another woman. What did he mean by holding disdain for all women? It seemed that he was only holding disdain for her! Despite her broken heart, Qiao Yin embarked on a new life that led to a spectacular career, making her a top leader in her industry. When she encountered Lu Lingche again, his shock was palpable: "The competitor who cost me so much is you?" Responding with a gentle smile, Qiao Yin greeted him: "President Lu, nice to see you." While Lu Lingche remained well-dressed, cold, and rational during the day, in the quiet of the night, he lost control, embracing her tightly and pleading, "What do you want? I will give you anything. Don't leave me." "President Lu, I already have a fiancé." "He's now tied up on the rooftop. You have two choices. He dies and you marry me. Or he lives and I die?" Perplexed, Qiao Yin questioned, "Weren't you the one who wanted the divorce? Where is your so-called heart's desire?" "You have been my heart's desire all this time!"

« Qui es-tu ? » Je me suis réveillée d'un sursaut, désorientée et endolorie de partout. Un corps masculin lourd était allongé à côté de moi --- nous étions tous les deux nus, à l'exception d'un drap couvrant nos corps. Je recherchais dans ma mémoire les événements de la nuit précédente, essayant de comprendre comment j'avais atterri ici tout en tentant d'enrouler le drap autour de mon corps. Je me suis arrêtée en me rendant compte que je laisserais mon compagnon de lit totalement dénudé. Je me suis souvenue m'être répétée sans cesse : « Je suis ta compagne ! » Je me suis dégagée doucement du lit à la recherche de vêtements. J'ai essayé d'être aussi silencieuse que possible pour ne pas réveiller l'étranger. Son parfum était partout sur moi, sur tout en fait. Riche et masculin, chaque fois que je respirais, j'avais l'impression d'être enveloppée par la forêt avec des notes de bois et une épice chaude que je ne pouvais nommer. Je voulais ramper à nouveau dans le lit à côté de lui et ne jamais partir. Ma louve, Rayne, grognait dans ma tête : « Nous ne devrions pas partir ! C'est notre compagnon ! »

Married by Mistake to the Ice-Cold CEO Ella Carter is at rock bottom. Broke, jobless, and desperate to pay off her debts, she agrees to a shady but simple deal—sign a fake marriage contract in exchange for a life-changing sum of money. It’s supposed to be a harmless formality, just a few signatures, and she’s free. But when she wakes up the next morning, she’s no longer a fake wife. She’s legally married to Adrian Blackwood, the ruthless billionaire CEO with a heart of ice and a glare that could freeze fire. Worse, he believes she’s nothing more than a conniving gold digger who trapped him into this marriage. Determined to end their arrangement as soon as possible, Adrian is cold, cruel, and utterly unshaken by Ella’s protests. He wants her gone. But there’s one problem—she refuses to be intimidated. Unlike everyone else in his life, she fights back, and to his shock, she actually wins their battles. The more they argue, the more their tension ignites. And the more Adrian tries to push her away, the more he finds himself drawn to her defiant spirit, her fire, her ability to see the man behind the icy mask. But when secrets come to light and enemies lurk in the shadows, their marriage of convenience becomes a battlefield of trust, passion, and betrayal. Will Adrian let down his walls and accept the one woman who dares to stand by his side? Or will Ella walk away before she loses her heart to a man who never planned to keep her? One mistake. One contract. One marriage neither of them saw coming.

Alex has been in love with Damien since high school. After confessing her feelings, Damien—always the aloof and nonchalant type—agreed to marry her in a moment of youthful sarcasm, only to never bring it up again. Three years later, Alex has entered medical school at Kingston University, determined to prove herself as a capable student. But the universe has other plans. Alex is assigned to Damien as her mentor. He’s in his second year, having skipped a grade, and he's already ahead of everyone, including her. Cold, detached, and annoyingly perfect, Damien barely acknowledges Alex's presence, treating her like just another underclassman. She’s barely keeping it together in this high-pressure environment, struggling with her insecurities, and Damien’s presence only makes it harder. As they work together in cadaver labs, clinical rotations, and late-night study sessions, Alex is forced to confront her lingering feelings for him and the bitterness that’s grown between them. With every challenge and every critique, Damien chips away at her confidence. But Alex soon realizes that there’s more to Damien than the icy exterior—and it’s not just the academic pressure that’s getting to her. Their unresolved past slowly bubbles to the surface, and Alex has to decide if she can handle the emotional cost of finally confronting what’s been left unsaid for so long. Will Alex and Damien remain enemies, or will their undeniable chemistry be the spark for something more?

What happens when a dying bartender wakes up in the body of a queen married to a cursed king? Yvonne Jegede is a fiery, no-nonsense bartender with only two months left to live. Diagnosed with a terminal illness, she’s determined to make the most of her days, checking off every wild item on her bucket list. Love? Marriage? Not on the agenda. But fate has other plans. Yvonne was killed but then wakes up in a strange, medieval world, as Queen Anneliese, wife to the infamous, icy, ruthless, and merciless King of Aragón He's not just ruthless; he’s hiding a curse so twisted and unthinkable that no one but he knows the truth. Trapped in a kingdom she doesn’t understand, surrounded by intrigue, danger, and a husband who sees her as little more than a pawn, Yvonne must learn to navigate court life while keeping her true identity a secret. But the king is no fool, and as his suspicions grow, so does her realization that his coldness hides a deeper pain. Can Yvonne break through the walls of this cursed king’s heart? Or will she lose herself, and her chance to return home, in the process? Heaven help her if she doesn’t.

When the bitter wind of the harsh winter sweeps across the entire globe together with endless ice and snow in a devastating manner, the whole world is instantly frozen and plunged into a desolate doomsday. Everything once familiar gradually fades away in this icy world, leaving only despair and fear spreading in people's hearts. Lin Xiao, an ordinary young man originally, suffered the darkest betrayal of human nature in this disaster. His beloved lover, the classmates he had been close to on a daily basis, and the teachers he had respected so much, for a little bit of survival resources under the shadow of the doomsday, mercilessly pushed him towards death. At the moment when the blade pierced through his body, Lin Xiao was filled with nothing but unwillingness and indignation, and his consciousness slowly dissipated. However, fate played a trick on him. Lin Xiao actually got a chance to be reborn and unexpectedly awakened a mysterious spatial ability. Having returned to life, looking at the still prosperous but soon-to-be-doomed world, Lin Xiao secretly swore that in this life, he would never be bullied again! Before the doomsday arrived, Lin Xiao took advantage of his spatial ability to collect supplies frantically. He invested billions of funds without hesitation in this stockpiling operation. From daily necessities to advanced weapons and equipment, from precious medicines to various energy sources, he stored them all in his space. At the same time, he carefully selected a location and spent countless efforts building an impregnable doomsday safe house, laying a solid foundation for his rebirth journey. The doomsday came as expected. Those who had betrayed him and been arrogant in the past were struggling to survive in the icy world, while Lin Xiao was living a life far more comfortable than before in the safe house. The flame of revenge burned fiercely in his heart, and he began to carry out his revenge plan in an orderly manner. Relying on his advantage in supplies and his outstanding intelligence and strategy, he made those who betrayed him pay a bitter price for their evil deeds. In this doomsday world, most people perished in the disaster, but a few people unexpectedly awakened their special abilities. During his revenge journey, Lin Xiao continuously strengthened himself and also got to know a group of like-minded partners. Among them were brave and fearless warriors, resourceful strategists, and experts proficient in various technologies. Lin Xiao led this team to explore and move forward in the icy world, gradually uncovering the secrets hidden behind this world. They once outwitted and fought against hungry survivors in a small town where supplies were extremely scarce. They once delved deep into mysterious ice caves to explore the ruins left by ancient civilizations. They also had intense confrontations with other forces with special abilities. Every adventure was thrilling, and every challenge made them more united and powerful. In this desperate doomsday world, Lin Xiao and his partners not only wrote their own legends but also, almost without realizing it, shouldered the heavy responsibility of saving the world.

--- Ariana was rooted to the floor outside of Anthony’s door her heart raced in her chest, like something was preparing to break apart her ribs. She had not wanted to come to a halt, much less listen in on the conversation that was unfolding before her. But the sound of laughter that came from Rachel was not new to her ears which suddenly had her face the direction of the voice like a pupet. “…you’re so bad, Anthony,” Rachel whispered sexily. “I never lie to you,” Anthony countered sullenly then suddenly grew smarmy, “I’m only bad with you.” Reaching out Ariana braced her back against the wall and her mind whirled round with confusion. Glancing around the corner she stopped breathing as she saw them. Rachel resting on Anthony laps, having her hand resting on Anthony’s arm. He leered at her, and from even his bearing suggest that he wanted something more than friendship from her. “She has not realized it yet?” Rachel asked me in low tones as if Shareen was a hopeless case. Anthony chuckled. “He realized Ariana was smart, as well as trusting in his team. That’s her weakness.” Such words are a shock for Ariana as if someone slapped her. [His fists clenched.]His hands shook, and for a moment she considered; she felt that nausea could overcome herself. Trust. That was what she had delivered to them – what she considered they deserved. And now? Now they were laughing about it, about her . She wanted to rush into the room and meet them eye to eye, look them into the eyes and scold them for every single angry word that rises within her chest. But she didn’t move. Not yet. She held a strap of her bag so tightly her hands became gloved. Indeed, she retreated sensibly, her breathing becoming light. It was not so strange they did not notice her go ; of course they did not. Why would they, if they reckoned she did not know any better? And when she came to the door of the house, shutting herself out on the cold evening, when the wind caressed her cheek like a slate, then in her soul something leaped. The heartbreak was still there, but it was buried beneath a wave of something new,rage. But she paused and with her head held high she walked away leaving her legs give away from her. The frosty night’s darkness embraced her when she tripped outside, onto the campus and grass., but the freezing air was no match for the icy sensation in her chest. She began to ponder vigorously various questions, accusations and processes of retaliation in her mind. But she didn’t see the car. This blaring of the horn was too late. There was the pathetic squealing of brakes and a moment of unbearable agony that filled her from head to toe. The world staggered, and the last thing Ariana could make out before everything went black was the night sky above her. Everything went black. ---

Lorsque Yoon Se Ah, une employée de bureau ordinaire, rencontre Lee Min Hyun, le nouvel stagiaire de leur département, elle ne pense à lui que comme un imbécile amoureux. Cependant, à mesure que leur relation se développe, sa vie prend un tournant pour le pire, la jetant finalement à la merci de Min Hyun. Il s'avère que Min Hyun, le même homme qui rampait aux pieds de Se Ah, est en réalité une personne dangereuse et instable qui est obsédé par elle depuis leur première rencontre. Et il connaît la sombre vérité sur le passé qu'elle a tant essayé de cacher à tout le monde. Avec les sentiments troublants de Min Hyun, les drames familiaux dangereux et les désirs contradictoires de Se Ah, qui est le véritable méchant ici ? Et est-ce que les deux obtiendront ce qu'ils veulent à la fin ? Cette histoire parle de deux personnes mentalement brisées qui ne peuvent pas se donner ce qu'elles veulent, même si au fond, elles souhaiteraient trouver du réconfort l'une dans l'autre, ainsi, bien qu'il n'y ait pas de "vrai" romantisme, elles parviennent tout de même à former leur propre connexion tordue, et cela ne les dérange pas vraiment. AVERTISSEMENT : Cette histoire contient du contenu très mature et parfois graphique et aborde des sujets désagréables et inconfortables.

A long time ago the gods made the world, it's filled with magic and unruly beasts. One of these beasts and the last of it's kind Ivy a frost fox. She must escape the hands of the greedy flesh bags and hopefully find a way the revert the near extension of her kind. "In the distance, I hear an icy wail... The frost maiden calls, thy nine tails as cold as ice and as white as snow. She shall answer with her hopeless cry."

Warning: Mature content "What will you do when you find yourself trapped in a monster's life.....?" Cold shivers ran down her spine as she felt his cold hands wrapped around her waist pulling her closer to himself. "Do you also believe I'm a monster?" He asked with his deep masculine voice that sent icy chills down her spine. She was bounded to be with a mysterious creature of the midnight,A monster at day, a charming prince at night no one could see. In a kingdom filled with deceit and greed for power, a king sold of his daughter a princess to a mysterious creature rumored to be a monster. Bounded to a creature who is both terrifying and captivating, Cathy must decide, will she accept her fate as his wife or risks everything when she had the opportunity to escape? "Dive into a world of dark fantasy and romance where the monster and prince are blurred, and the dangers are higher than ever".

Why am I here...where there was no sun. My vision was limited...but I felt the darkness around me. I raised my hand...I possessed a transparent gray form...strange?... And that was all. I felt nothing...no, rather, all I felt was emptiness. And there was nothing for me except my eyes. I rose from my place and began to walk...alone...without direction. The things my eyes saw held little meaning. The things my eyes did not see ceased to exist. And so... I walked, and walked, and walked...until I felt something - disappointment. Strange..? I continued walking in the empty icy world, unaffected by its harshness...until I remembered something - my disappointment.

Kali Eufracia Isvara A highly skilled assassin, a student at the prestigious De Lahnnel University, is tasked with a mission of profound personal significance: to avenge her mother's murder. This undertaking, however, proves to be a crucible, forging an unexpected transformation within her. Her relentless pursuit of justice leads her to a young woman whose plight unexpectedly softens the assassin's hardened heart, fracturing the icy resolve born from years of training and fueled by a burning desire for retribution. The path to truth is fraught with peril, complicated not only by the intricate web of deceit surrounding her mother's death but also by the staunch opposition of her beloved, whose allegiances remain a source of both comfort and agonizing uncertainty. The mission, initially a simple equation of vengeance, evolves into a profound exploration of morality, empathy, and the elusive nature of justice itself, forcing the assassin to confront not only her adversaries but also the very essence of her being. Averja Zhykiel Creuio A brilliant and exquisitely elegant young woman, flourishing academically at De Montel University, finds her spirit wounded by the relentless barbs of mockery. Seeking refuge from the cruelties of her peers, she contemplates a transfer to the more prestigious De Lahnnel University, hoping for a fresh start. Yet, fate intervenes in the form of an unexpected and electrifying encounter with another woman. This burgeoning romance ignites a passion that thrills her to her core, promising a future brimming with love and understanding. However, lurking beneath the surface of their idyllic connection is a significant obstacle, a looming problem that threatens to shatter their newfound happiness and test the strength of their bond to its very limits. The question remains: can their love withstand the storm that gathers on the horizon?