Loveless Opening

She gave up her dream of shining on the ballerina stage —for him. She sacrificed her self-respect —for him. She forgot her true identity —for him. But even after all that, she couldn’t compare to the woman who held Ryan’s heart. Arwen Quinn, heiress of prestigious Quinn family, realized too late that no matter what she did, she would never win Ryan’s love. The future that awaited her was a life trapped in endless misery of a loveless marriage. So, decisively, she ends their relationship and walks away. What she didn’t expect was that in breaking free from Ryan, she had opened the door for Aiden to enter her life — a chance that he had been waiting for. Aiden Winslow, an enigmatic CEO isn’t just mysterious —he is determined, and won’t allow to take Arwen away from him again. ____ Excerpt: Aiden narrowed his eyes, “Are you sure about this?” “If I wasn’t sure, I wouldn’t have asked,” Arwen replied coolly. “Stop dawdling. If you’re unwilling, I’ll find someone else who can get the marriage certificates today.” His expression darkened as he pulled her close. “Once offered to me, it’s mine alone.” Unfazed, Arwen asked, “So, do you accept? If yes, we’ll get the certificates now.” “On one condition,” he said. “I don’t do contract marriages. The woman I marry will be the woman I share my bed with. If you agree, then we’ll—” “Not a problem. Let’s go,” Arwen said without letting him finish, pulling him into the Civil Marriage Bureau.

After staying in a loveless marriage with her long-time crush for two years, Lisa finds out that she's pregnant. Her whole world crumbles when he throws divorce papers at her face. To make matters worse, she is betrayed by the people whom she calls family. However, her life takes an unexpected turn when she discovers that she is actually the heiress of the largest shipping conglomerate on the continent. She leaves the town, pregnant. Five years later, she comes back to town, hellbent to take revenge on her ex-husband, cold and domineering billionaire, Damian. She is determined to make everyone who has ever hurt her pay!  However, little did she know that there was more to the divorce years ago.

Trapped in a loveless marriage, bani finally gathers the strength to break free and files for divorce, choosing self-respect over societal expectations. Her bold decision to reclaim her life leads to an unexpected gift: a sacred space symbolizing her courage and newfound freedom. In this transformative journey, she discovers inner peace, self-love, and the power of rebuilding her life on her own terms.

In a society where marriage has lost its true essence and has been distorted, reducing it to a transaction devoid of love and commitment, a mere agreement for personal benefits. Silvia Reyes found herself caught up in the chaos as she was about to be forced by her parents into marrying a man she despises. She was able to bail herself out of her dilemma as she offered a marriage of convenience to Davian Randell, who in turn needed it too to solve his dire situation. But life rarely goes as planned, does it? Will they find a way to reclaim love and commitment in their own lives, or will they succumb to the societal pressures that have tarnished the institution of marriage? Excerpt:- "If you think I'm gonna marry that man, then sorry, I'm not!" She said to her father. "You are, Silvia." Her father declared. "I have a man!" She said. "What?" Her parents chorused. "You have a man. You should have told us earlier instead of letting us go through all that trouble." Alan said. "We've been dating for some while now and he proposed to me recently and I accepted it." She showed them an engagement ring on her finger, which she bought before coming to the mansion. "It's beautiful. How come you weren't wearing it yesterday?" Her mother asked. "I didn't wear it yesterday." She answered simply. "Then why did you go through the trouble of attending the dinner date?, you could have just told us," Her mother added. "I wanted to see the man you were setting me up with. I was so angry because I knew I was taken already. I didn't want to tell you guys yet, I didn't want to introduce him to you guys till a couple of days time. You spoilt the surprise." Silvia explained. "Oh I see. So when can we meet this lucky man?, do we know him?" Alan said. "Uh-Uhm...no you don't. You'll meet him in a couple of days time, he's a really busy man." She almost stuttered. "Okay, dear. We'll be waiting." Her mother said. What has she done?, how was she going to get a man that will be willing to marry her in just a couple of days time.

Caught between her mother’s relentless pressure to marry her irresponsible cousin and her own dreams of completing her studies and building a career, Teal finds herself at a breaking point. Abandoned by the man she once loved, she faces an unexpected twist when the wealthy and enigmatic Alexander Epix enters her life with a shocking proposal of marriage. As obstacles rain down on her like a storm, Teal must navigate the chaos of a loveless marriage, a future hanging in the balance, and the faint hope of finding light in their shared darkness. Can she uncover love where none was meant to exist? Dive into the story to discover the answer.

Maya has always lost herself in the pages of fantasy novels, particularly the works of the elusive Dawn Weaver. But when the books she loves suddenly start to fade—pages turning blank and stories unraveling—Maya is forced to confront a chilling truth: the worlds inside her books are coming to life. As creatures from Weaver’s stories begin appearing in the real world, Maya is drawn into a terrifying reality where fiction and reality collide. Desperate for answers, she discovers a way to enter one of the stories herself. Inside the world of Whispers of a Forgotten Kingdom, she meets a brooding swordsman, a supporting character who should’ve never left the pages. Together, they must face the witch behind the disturbances—someone who has grown tired of living the same story over and over again. With danger closing in and the boundaries of the book blurring, Maya realizes that saving both worlds will require rewriting fate. But will she be able to find the ending she wants, or will she become part of a story that she can’t escape?

In 20XX, Kyoto's Hanami festival takes a terrifying turn when the "Sacred Sakura" erupts with supernatural light, opening a vortex to a world teeming with yokai. This unstable portal chaotically connects both worlds, forcing Japan to adapt to the existence of yokai and the magic seeping into their reality. When his younger sister is dragged through the vortex, a young man must face his fears and venture into the unknown to save her. I will be posting this story on Royal Road and other platforms... Apoyame en Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/estebangarofano/membership

Trapped in a loveless marriage, Queen Sierra endures cruelty, loss, and betrayal. But when a mysterious intruder shrouded in shadows breaks into her chambers and offers a cryptic promise "I will be back for you" everything changes. A glowing mark appears, an impossible sign of magic awakening in a woman who was born without power. Now, Sierra faces a choice: remain a caged queen or embrace the power stirring within her. The shadows are watching. The kingdoms are waiting. And the empress within her is awakening.

Opening his eyes in a new world, Rebena Black... Steels himself to avoid any confrontations or meetings with the male lead. However... his efforts prove to be for naught as he simply.... find himself... bumping into him at nearly every corner. *** "How much further will you run? Shall I break your legs so you can't anymore?" God! He's a psycho! Why the hell is he chasing me?! Go after the protagonist! *** Find out how Rebena chooses to defy his role as a love rival for the hand of Aaron and yet be entangled in an even more dramatic twist of fate. The strings of fate tugs again.

--WSA 2025 ENTRY-- "I want a divorce," Xia Yuqing declared, placing the signed papers on her husband's desk. His response? "Pay up 50 million for breaching the marriage contract.... or make my mother despise you." Once a powerful empress in her past life, Xia Yuqing has now transmigrated into the body of a woman with the same name, bound in a loveless contract marriage. Fed up and desperate for freedom, she decides to do both: become a money-making machine and a mother-in-law's worst nightmare. But her plans start to hilariously backfire when her cold, distant husband suddenly begins to fall for her. And there's a catch—he looks just like the emperor, her husband from her past life. Now, what will Xia Yuqing do when her cold husband demands a chance at their relationship? Will the once-powerful empress choose her freedom, or will she surrender to the love she never saw coming?

When lines cross, doors may be opened. After testing in the Ceti Universe goes awry, portals are opened with the Beta and Sigma universes. Mankind must struggle against new challenges both domestic and very, very foreign.

Ariana Evans is trapped in a loveless marriage to Lucas Turner, who openly adores her manipulative step-sister, Sophia. Despite her efforts to win Lucas’s affection, he constantly defends Sophia, causing Ariana’s heart to break with each passing day. When Ariana discovers she is pregnant, her joy is quickly crushed as Lucas threatens to take her baby. “You’ll never see your child again, Ariana,” he warns, sealing her fate. After her tragic death during childbirth, Ariana awakens in heaven, where she is granted a chance to return to Earth for one year to seek revenge. Will she succeed, or will her past life continue to haunt her?

Prince Xyrus of Feron and Princess Valencia of Pherr are forced into a marriage to unite their warring kingdoms. Xyrus, a stoic and duty-bound heir, sees the union as a necessary sacrifice, while Valencia, a fiery and rebellious princess, views it as a prison. From a loveless wedding to clashing in the palace, their animosity is undeniable. But as they navigate court politics and an assassination attempt, their hatred begins to crack. Just as they start to fall for each other, a betrayal threatens to tear them apart.

Opening his eyes, he finds himself in the "unfamiliar ceiling" scene. After going through the body's memories, he finds that he transmigrated into a cultivation world. However, there is a problem: Why does it appear from everything around him that he is the young master who is slain by the MC, also known as the plane's child? How would he implement his "try not to die" plan? {This is not going to be one of those forced Pokémon harems, so let the romance build...} Discord link: https://discord.gg/SC9HNKVj5e

Do you believe that ghosts exist in this world? Actually, ghosts are everywhere; it's just that you can't see them. One day, if you were to open your Yin-Yang Eyes, you would discover their shadows everywhere. And at this moment, there happens to be a ghost by your side, extending its blood-red tongue, licking your face...

Find the lost key to open the dream box

A stolen kiss after a night clubbing sparks the flames of this whirlwind college romance between two boys. Will Luna be able to graduate and live the life he wants with the boy of his dreams? Or will he be stuck in a loveless arranged marriage forever?? *Gender Bender * Boy Love* *College Setting* *Trans Characters* UPDATE: I'm not sure if readers over here like this story, so I'm going to stop uploading here for a while. Do check out this story on Tapastic if you would like to read the up-to-date chapters: https://tapas.io/series/Boy-of-my-Dreams---Rewritten/info

Ocean a pretty 16 year old girl, the fourth Miss of the Brooks family is not one to mess with but when it comes to love she is a total amateur. She is a misogynist. Her hatred towards men is something from another world. She has seen others relationship get destroyed and has received countless talks from her father telling her men are nothing but liars and should never be trusted. Her father dotes on her and will never fool her. Due to his words her resentment towards the opposite gender grew. But later on in her new school her love life took on a new path. Is it going to be for the good or bad, a mistake that should never have happened or a blessing. Read to find out how Ocean navigates though the path she has chosen and consequences of her actions.

[WARNING: MATURE CONTENTS AND SLOW BURN] Suzy, a 21st century real estate agent woman, finds herself inexplicably transported to a ruthless noble family in a bygone era. Thrust into the role of the ostracized Cassandra, Suzy grapples with navigating courtly intrigue and a loveless arranged marriage to a cold, by the book, calculating Duke, Ryan. As a mysterious figure surfaces, threatening the kingdom, Ryan is tasked on investigating the happenings around. Suzy uncovers a web of secrets that challenge everything she thought she knew about Cassandra. Can they solve the historical puzzle while facing their growing feelings for each other (the Duke who is already becoming head over heels for her) in a world determined to keep them apart? Dive into this captivating slow-burn romance woven with historical intrigue and suspenseful mystery. [SPOILER: He fell first, fell harder, fell madder and she fell later.]

People despise me because I don't have a good job or money. Even my fiancee is considering breaking up with me because I don't have a new house or car. But everything will change! With the gateway to the Elven Realm, the stats and abilities I will develop, and the riches I will gain will be enough! I will shout to the whole world; "My name is Eren!"

Rudra was a comprehension genius living as the servant in a martial family ostracized by the fellows people in the family because of his looks and his inability to cultivate exiled from the family. forced to fend for himself in the outskirts. miraculously after a minor accident he now has the ability to cultivate. Witness his story as with his terrifying comprehension talent and now his ability to cultivate he changes his destiny forever, opening him up to a world he would never experienced, people he would have never met, and powers he would have never had.

Levi Asher IV, a ruthless billionaire and royalty, has spent the past ten years trapped in a cold, loveless marriage to Paris, the woman his late mother chose to secure the future of their kingdom. While he’s built an unshakable empire, his heart has remained untouchable. That is, until Sabi, a fiery, headstrong maid walks into his life and turns his world upside down. What begins as bitter clashes soon ignites into a forbidden romance, cracking Levi’s icy exterior. But as their passion grows, long-buried secrets surface, Paris’s hidden affair, Levi’s unspoken guilt, and Sabi’s refusal to bend to a world that tries to break her. Now, Levi stands at a crossroads: cling to the expectations of his title or risk everything for the one woman brave enough to love the man behind the crown. Frost and Flame is a mesmerizing story of forbidden love, betrayal, and redemption, proving that even the coldest hearts can be set ablaze.

"On that day, not a single clansman was willing to follow me..." In the early days of the founding of Konoha, when Madara Uchiha left Konoha, he called upon the whole clan before his departure. However, in the vast clan territory, not a single person was willing to follow him... Just as he was feeling disheartened, a young boy stepped forward! Madara was shocked to find that the young boy, at such a tender age, had actually awakened the Mangekyo Sharingan! The young boy not only had incredible strength but also knew the whereabouts of the Uchiha's secret weapon from years ago - the Light of Uchiha! Just like that, three Uchiha formed a new team... ... Years later, Shenyu reached the peak. Gazing down at the ninja coalition army at the foot of the mountain and the Ōtsutsuki floating in the sky one by one...

They say you will never know what you truly have until it's gone. In that case, if it's gone, will you attempt to chase it back? Ria and Jeha once had a loveless marriage of convenience for their families business and ambitions or so they thought it was loveless. When Ria learns of Jeha's child hood friend and first love, she is a bit shaken and later learns that Jeha plans on proposing to her, she is forced to live Jeha's side . Ria moves abroad now caring for her young son Jemin but everything changes when Jeha seeks her out on behalf of his sickly Grandfather, a wealthy business man who cared for Ria and treated her like his own daughter. The two are forced to re-enter into a pretend marriage, this time to appease Jeha's grandfather, they discover lingering feelings being kept away, hidden secret and unspoken truth that had been buried in the past.

"Do you want me to lead the team? A rookie like me? Do you have any common sense?" "No, I'm not asking you to lead the entire season..." After being appointed as the youth coach for a Premier League soccer team in the northwest of England, the club went bankrupt within a month, and the coach resigned. The club's board of directors urgently asked me to take charge of the first team for the opening match. Is that even possible? This is the story of the growth of a rookie interim coach who was thrust into leading the team under pressing circumstances.

In 1991, the USSR, the biggest country in the world dissolved. The country's leader has betrayed their people again and again. But, what if, in 1979, before the Soviet army invaded Afghanistan, the whole country was transferred to an Isekai, that existed with magic, the undead, elves, dwarfs, and others. The undead empire invaded them, opening the Pandora box. The red bear has now awoken, and the world will see his might.

Kael Jones, an 18 year old is sold to the Wreched requiem at 8 years old. after 10 years of training and fighting in miner realms Kael his best friend Milo and his fellow trainees of the Wreched Requiem investigated the possibility of a Linear Realm opening. What was thought to be a simple evacuation will turn into a fight for survival

Fifty years ago, terrifying creatures swept across the world, and traditional weapons proved powerless against them. Humanity lived in the shadow of fear and despair until a new generation of children with extraordinary abilities emerged. These children, called "The Balancers," possessed mysterious, colorful eyes capable of opening gates between the physical world and the realm of the monsters, becoming humanity's only hope. The protagonist, Keni, is a boy ranked in the E classification. Will he be able to rise beyond his limits?

Lady Sophie’s husband, Duke Lucas of Rogethen, asks her for an open marriage after she finds out he's been sleeping with another woman for months. The powerful dragon in the woods proposes a scheme for revenge and it involves tricking her husband into believing that his perfect, docile wife is falling for someone else. The first step of their plan? Purchasing her with gold.