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For twenty years, Raiten has been bound to the Thunder Tower and made the enslaved guardian of his clan's northern pillar. Once, he dreamed of freedom and fought for a friend he believed in. Now, she’s returned—a hero, wielding the power he stole for her. The only question that remains is, how will Raiten kill her? Will he choose forgiveness and carve for himself a new life, beyond the tower, beyond the clan? Or, will he sink in the depraved depths of bloody vengeance? Perhaps a bit of both. [Note: cover is AI art. I am only using this temporarily: once I am not broke, I will pay a proper artist for an awesome cover!] [Note 2: Originally published on RoyalRoad]

In the neon of blue and purple, under the thick steel sky, at the forefront of this surge of data, lies the world post-tech revolution. It's also the dividing line between reality and illusion. Steel and flesh, past and future. In this place, the world outside and inside coexist. Everything in front of us feels like a wall of time within reach. The darkness is slowly creeping in. But hey, my friend, you gotta know, we can't just counter darkness with softness. Gotta use fire.

Nora is shattered a month before her wedding when she uncovers her fiancé's deceitful affair. As she manages this betrayal, she discovers a deep ploy to hinder her from claiming her rightful inheritance. Devastated but determined, Nora takes a daring step to regain control of her life. Enter Demetri 'The Demon' to those who know him, a formidable man barely known to her, who offers her protection and support in return for a contract marriage to satisfy him. In a twist of fate, Nora marries Demetri to claim her inheritance and fight those who plotted against her. But as she battles her own family and Demetri's many rivals, will she be able to keep from falling for the man known to crush people beneath his booted heel. Excerpt: She had forgotten that the man was intimidating and directly challenged him. Rather than speaking, Demetri rose from his seat and approached her deliberately. Although it was a mere few steps, time seemed to stretch for Nora. When he was almost within touching distance, his hand gently landed on her knee, moving it sideways. His touch moved with a hint of a caress, and he stepped between her open legs. Nora sat there in frozen silence, her eyes wide like a deer caught in headlights. Catching her chin between his fingers, he tilted her face upwards and spoke unhurriedly," You are my wife." She nodded her head slowly in affirmation while his thumb slowly traced her lip. "I have given you time to gather your emotions." Another nod. Nora's nervousness made her lick her lips, acutely aware of his intense gaze fixed upon them. "Your reason for the marriage was to secure your inheritance and get away from under your mother's thumb." "Yes..." Nora whispered in confusion. Her confusion was not about his statement but about the bewildering sensations coursing through her. What was happening with her? "It's time for you to fulfil your end of the contract, yes?" He continued. "Yes," Nora whispered breathlessly. Why was she breathless? Had the oxygen level in the house dropped? Was the air suddenly thinning? Abruptly, his hand left her face, and she watched as he drew closer. It was then that Nora comprehended what was unfolding. All those tantalizing, heart-pounding kisses she had read about in novels were about to possibly become her reality. But the anticipated kiss didn't happen. Instead, he paused near her and commanded, "Kiss me."

-R18- Modern-Fantasy-Life Changing- Jain Sen is a regular person in his late 20s, living an ordinary life without any real direction. He's single and has never been in a relationship. One night, Jain encounters a Genie who offers him a deal: his soul for the chance to live in a parallel universe that mirrors our own. This universe has one twist: he'll remember everything from his current life, allowing him to anticipate events. Additionally, the Genie provides him with skills and a system that don't exist here. The Genie also grants Jain the power to start over from the past and gives him a jinn as a lover who will help him achieve his goals and cherish him deeply. Jain accepts these conditions and travels back in time to the past. Now, he has the opportunity to transform his mundane life into something thrilling. Will he succeed in changing his destiny and live happily with his lover? Or will unforeseen events unfold because he's in a different universe? Time will reveal the answers. For now, let me share with you my story of turning my dull life into an exciting adventure. Please Check the Artwork On My Patreon: patreon.com/Som_Me ------- The story is made up. It's not about real people or situations. Any resemblance to actual events or individuals is purely coincidental. I created this story for entertainment purposes only. The characters, places, and events are fictional. I hold no liability for any misunderstandings or misinterpretations of the content.----------

A young royal, Lexiana Vertritz marries a time stellar after he saves her from a near death experience. It turns out they are actually bonds and make it their goal to live their lives to the fullest. But it isnt smooth sauling fir them at all as thier lives keep getrjng threatened everyday. They uncover truths about themselves and unlock powers which could twist the nature of matter itself. Will these two be able to achieve their goal of living a happy life while fighting for the greater good, or is there something else in store for them? " There you are" he said before gently picking her up after noticing the wound on her left leg. When she was secured in his arms, a large portal opened before them and he stepped in. A few hours later the hunter leader woke up and tried to recall what had just happened. He stood on his feet and looked around thanking his lucky stars he was still alive. But his eyes widened at what he saw. On the snow covered ground was a large symbol in black as if it had been burnt into the snow and into the earth.His mouth hung in awe. " A time stellar" he said to himself before immediately teleporting back to where he came from.

'Hell is empty and all the devils are here.' -- Williams Shakespeare --- "Should I dip my hands in holy water so I can touch you?" His breath fanned her neck as he spoke close to her ear, causing an anxious shiver to run down her spine. Her eyes widened before narrowing slightly. "You are crazy." She whispered back with a shaking voice. "Why?" He asked, awed. His eyes now staring at her. "Because you would get burned." --- Opposites attract. That’s what everyone says, but light and darkness are two very contrasting entities. Annabelle is the perfect definition of pure and innocent, while on the other hand, Kione is the opposite of that—dark and a devil with an angelic appearance. Too forbidden to be a perfect match.

Things were alright in Daphne's world until she not only ran into the old lover in the past she thought had died 14 years ago but also met his brother the alpha of the youngblood pack ! Aiden was now 34 and had long given up on finding his mate until one night it changed when he ran into Daphne! The old lover of his brothers past. The one he learned his brother called the one that got away !

Someone has rightly said that nothing can be achieved without money, today the same applies to Alex as well. Alex was fired from his Ad department and on the same day the girl whom Alex loved more than his life, also left him saying that you will remain a pauper forever. When a sad Alex was quietly going from there, he accidentally met a Billionaire Ai System. What a blast will these two create? Will Alex's girlfriend return as soon as he becomes rich? To know, read "Billionaire With System ".

Asher, an avid player of Genshin Impact, experiences a strange phenomenon that pulls him into the game world of Teyvat. When he wakes up in a lush field resembling Mondstadt, he finds Lumine, a character he admires, unconscious nearby. After reviving her, they share a brief conversation that reveals Lumine's distress; she has been cast into this world by a powerful sorceress and is searching for her brother. Joined by Paimon, Lumine's companion, and Amber, the Outrider, they set off together. Asher feels a surge of unique powers within him, hinting at a deeper connection to this world. Despite the excitement, he harbors a suspicion about Paimon’s true nature and is determined to protect Lumine as they embark on a journey filled with mystery and potential danger. Asher grapples with his growing feelings for Lumine while navigating the complexities of a world that has now become his reality.

In the land of Etheloria, a relentless Shadow Plague threatens to engulf the land, corrupting all in its path with its malevolent force. Alvan, a selfless young man bound by a solemn promise he made to his late mother, sets forth on a quest to save his homeland from the plague that had befallen it. Guided by an ancient tome, he embarks on a journey to the long-forgotten Lost Temples, forming unbreakable bonds with his chosen companions. In order to retrieve the Elixir of Immortality, which is the only thing that can stop the shadow plague. Alvan succeeded, but at what cost? He gained immortality and unparalleled power of the God of Light, but also triggered the curse of ascendant power placed on the elixir. He watched as his friends and lover, the people he wanted to protect, withered away before his eyes. He also grappled with the effects of the curse that began to take hold in his immortal life. Can Alvan break this eternal curse that came at the expense of saving Etheloria? Or will he become a pawn in a greater cosmic design that threatens the very fabric of the universe? Embark on a journey that transcends time and space, where the price of immortality is weighed against the fate of world. *** > Excerpt: "Have I done anything wrong by fulfilling my mother's dying wish and saving Etheloria? Why do I have to suffer like this because of this curse? I can't even take my own life..." There has to be a way. " ...I am determined to find a way to break this cursed cycle and bring an end to my suffering and life." Alvan lamented. The tree on which he leaned his body withered instantly, transferring its life force to Alvan. ------- [Hey Guys, please read at least ten chapters of this novel before deciding whether to invest your time in it. Here are some of the themes explored in "Cursed With Immortality": Sacrifice, Redemption, Cosmic Struggle, Ambition and Scheming, Selflessness, Legacy, Power, and the Cycles of Life. Happy Reading!]

in the 1700s a world war break out a subtance of chemical that give you super power but with many cost and requirement called heniums because this subtances existance all the countries all now make an national mine for it as the main protagonist Avner Knight a normal worker that work at mine of henium but on one day a box leak and giving him power but because of he getting power from henium he have to join the courty special army

COMPLETED. After his wife passed away, William became a very hardworking man. Not attracted to women. One day, he was trapped in a room with a woman named Ava. Unintentionally, he experienced something he had never experienced since his wife was gone. He got the boner. William tried to keep Ava out of his life. However, what happened if William's son insisted that she had to be his nanny? William found himself increasingly compelled to interact with Ava, forcing him to confront the uncanny resemblance she bore to Paula. "Who are you, little girl?" Read my other book: Billionaires with Benefits.

Alex Rodriguez living in poverty for years until one day his life took u-turn. [ding, congratulations you got] [1 Million dollars] [1 penthouse at Dream International (property deeds is in the storage space of system )] [1 ferrari ( at parking of Dream International)] [ 1 Super serum ] [ Investment ability] [ 3.4 % shares of Dream investment company ( market valuation is 12 billion dollars) ]

{WARNING - MATURE CONTENT} "What is your wish?" Gazing into his violet eyes, I ask. Inside deep down, hopes grow. Please don't be something off the line. I can't handle such things like that. It is against will. "There is a massage I want to try out" Zander voices and takes his hands back. I finally get to escape the tight embrace. "Get in the car. There is a place I know" Turning around, I begin to walk away. Yet, his strong arm holds me back. He forces me to face him. What again? "We are not going out, miss independent" He grins. Alone with the evil smile, I can sense the mess he will cause with requests. "I don't know how to massage" A frown displays across my face. I really don't. He should just walk out of my house. "Who says you have to?" Zander raises his right brow. And I quiet down. No fucking way. "I am the one who is going to massage you... your breasts" The last two words he continues, feel like a lightning striking me in the middle of summer day. I knew this devil would ask for such sensual things! "No. Pick another wish. I am not permitting stuff like that" I instruct. Attempting to shove the man's grip away from my arm. "Don't you recall my statement, darling? You are not allowed to decline either" He brags. Of course, I am aware. But seriously? I have had sex for a few times only in my entire life with all the men I wasted my extra time on. I don't find the contentment in that area. "I am getting impatient, love. Let's commence already" Zander flashes his dimple smile. Picking me up in bridal way which catches me off guard. "Put me down!" With the strength I gained before, I try to get away. But still, he won't let me. "Don't move. Otherwise, I might end up doing much more worse thing than the massage to you" The whisper hushes me down. He is a devil, the type to do as his words. I better remain calm. There will be a chance for me to slip through this situation. Yes, I have to wait. "Good girl..." He grins down at me once I cease struggling. Jerk. His steps enter my bedroom. And he places me on the bed. "Strip now" He orders. His hand already has the oil bottle to begin the massage. He is really quick with everything. What should I do? "Come on, my gorgeous" He whines like a child begging for the sweet candy. "Are you certain this is only a massage?" I shoot a slight glare. Maybe it is fine to enjoy this. Also been a long time since I have spent a night with a man. I guess there is nothing to concern to have some fun with this devil. It is not like I can run away. "I would never lie to you" Zander assures. Well, I don't see anything wrong with these wishes. There are no feelings involved as well. I can use him for fun. Right. Think in positive way. "Are you going to observe me take the top off?" Over my query, the man's lips curve up. "Finally..." --------------- Violet Ravena, the fearsome mafia leader, was poisoned by her husband and his lover brutally. It turned out he had been planning to possess her belongings since the very beginning. Till the last breath, she wished for second chance, to avenge her husband who used her love. Soon, the desire was fulfilled by a flirty devil, Zander Gavril, who offered a contract out of interest. In return, she had to satisfy his one wish every day as he helped her accomplish the goal to venge the husband, Damian and his mistress, Nesta. [The story is written in characters' point of view for your information. In view of the fact that english is not my first language, there could be errors. If there were several mistakes in the chapters, I deeply apologize for those]

Torn between her pain and the allure of Gavin’s enigmatic charm, Sofia battles with her feelings while uncovering secrets that might either ignite a new flame or burn her hopes to ashes. Will Sofia dare to trust again, or will Gavin’s pursuit only add fuel to the fire of her past heartbreak?

What if three women in 21st century got transmigrated into a novel that they haven't read or heard of? What obstacle or conflict would they challenge? Maybe living another life's not going to be bad, right?

It was a late night in Montreux when Jun kept his eyes to Bella. He never felt this kind of emotion run through his vein with these girls. Bella was studying and working part-time in Montreux. Her stepsister chased her out from her homes and sent her to boarding school in Switzerland, as mistress daughter. She never knew that her future would be in the palm of the most powerful tycoon in the world. "It can't be happening" She mumbling as she woke up on Jun bed one morning. She saw a goddess man looked at her and gave her smiles. she was naked and got a ring on her right ring finger. -------- This is my first novel created based on my imagination of a flash marriage between two people. the devoted male lead that was orphaned due to the greed of wealth from his parent enemies. the female lead was not the strong smart women, she was naive and stupid. when they were together, the male lead would protect her at all cost. IG: Poetri_cantique

Is friendship between an alpha and an omega even possible? More so, if they're in their teenage years where they're starting to get to know what love is! Kiefer Evans and Jacob King have been friends since birth. Literally since birth. Born on the same day and almost at the same time at the same hospital, they have been together since they were born into this world. Their friendship still going strong even until their senior year of high school, and the two of them are still joined by the hip. Things are still the same as before and they're still very good friends... or so they thought. Now growing conscious of each other's presence because of a certain incident, the two of them are now starting to notice how the other person is growing to be a "fine" alpha and omega and their attraction toward each other unknowingly keeps growing by the day. What's gonna happen now? Read how Kiefer and Jacob's story unfolds! __________ "Does Jacob like muscular alphas?" Kiefer mumbled to himself as he looked at the reflection of his body in the mirror. "I don't look that bad, do I?" He mumbled again as he turned sideways to see his body from a different angle. 'I should wear something nice today,' he thought as he smiled to himself. After hurriedly walking to his closet, he started taking out random clothes and pairing them with each other in search of a perfect outfit. But then in the middle of changing into another set of clothes, Kiefer's body froze upon stumbling to a sudden realization. "Huh...?" He blinked multiple times as he felt his face turn hotter and hotter with each passing second. "Why am I trying to impress him?" __________ Updates on Mondays and Fridays (EST).

Have you ever heard the story “The Woman with a Ribbon Around her Neck”? No? Well, aren't you in for a treat. I am a monster; from a long line of monsters. At first, I hated it, I wanted to be nothing more than a normal human... and for a few hundred years I blended in just fine with the rest of you. Mommy issues and all. But with a mother like Pandora, what can you expect? What? You've heard of Pandora? That's cute, she is nothing like how the storied have painted her. But this isn't her story, just her mess to clean up. But I digress. I grew. I learned that I could be so much more than I ever thought possible. If I was going to embrace being a monster, I would go all out. Me and my men will make sure that the humans don't need to worry about the things that go bump in the night. What Pandora released onto the world, I would take out. Feel free to leave all that messy business to us. Rated 18 plus (language, violence, blood, gore, and smut) Slow burn Paranormal Modern-day Reverse Harem Other Novels: Rebirth in the Apocalypse: Third Time's a Charm --- Completed Star's Ships--- Brand New!!! Ongoing Discord: Sakura#6289 Discord Channel: https://discord.gg/CapanRmy Instagram: @devil_besideyou666

Child marriage can leave it's impact for whole life on girls mind and soul. But if she have a matured partner and supporting family can her innocence be maintain? Or this will leave more negative impact on her?

Their date was a complete mess. Eating Parfait in silence? Awkward tension between them? Mafuyu never went to a date before, before he got the courage to ask one of his friend, Kazu. Mafuyu and Kazu may not have had the best date, but there is still a chance for love to blossom between them.

"WHAT WAIT NO! Ok ok ok we can talk about this Mason..." she tried to negotiate as she hid in a hole covering her head with a simple block of cobblestone. "Why did you have to threaten Paul like that?" (the pandas name was decided then and there unfortunately for 'Paul') "I was just making sure youd hide instead of trying to fight. you know you suck at pvp" the voice teased over the headset making her face red... not in embarrassment but anger. this girl was quite competitive so almost instantly she broke the cobblestone and using basic skills if the game by jumping and placing a block under herself she got out of the hole readying to dodge an arrow and kill the skeleton. just to see Masons suit wearing character standing there with a single arrow in his leg. which if you're thinking shed tease him for getting damage it should be noted that, she in fact, has 9 arrows all over her characters body. including the eye. "I know you too well Coby. but good diamond scouting. maybe I should upgrade your equipment to iron..." Mason said as he turns mining the diamond before jumping up the blocks heading to the exit as coby follows close behind. "That's not fair! I had it handled I could've killed it myself!" she whined feeling looked down on. again. sadly before Mason could apologize an offer her cute animals to compensate her moody attitude the ground violently shook. not just in his city, Cobys too. "AH MASON!"she screamed as all the tables and chairs in the cafeteria started to move forcing people ti fall or get shoved by them as loose trays ended up in the floor tripping those trying to get out of the way of the moving furniture. "Coby! Dont tell me you have an earthquake too?" he asks as she could also hear screaming in the background of his mic. All across the world, at the same time everyone experienced the same thing. an earthquake which toppled sky scrapers, moved bunkers, crushed anything that wasnt made of steel... well some cars did fall into a giant crevice and get crushed when it closed itself. but even after all that the suffering didnt end. as government managed to get on their feet to start helping the citizens of their own countries... a tsunami hit. everywhere. storms raged, animals attacked after land was shrunken. it's almost as if the entire planet shrunk and the mass of water rose hundreds of kilometers. many lives were lost. in the earthquake, 8% of earth's original population died or were missing. the tsunami finalized any doubt about the missing being alive as a further 27% drowned or were swept out to sea. the storms caused further damage as another 5% died to lightning, freezing temperatures or just falling I'll from the wet and cold and barely any shelter. the animal attacks lost us another 17%. in total 57% of earth's population died in a span of a month and with most hospitals being underwater, crumbling or over run with wild animals of all shapes and sizes. the rate of birth declined as infants died in the arms of mother, fathers, strangers, and maybe if they were lucky... doctors. through all of these statistics, Coby and Mason survived... for now at least. ------------------- Authors note I'm not an english major nor did I excel at it in school. I'm just a casual worker who loves making up worlds before bed and have previously written fanfic about 6 years ago on wattpad. theres gonna be cliche cringe bs and probably poorly written scenes as well as mature content varying between sex, r4pe and torture. YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED.

The novel takes place in a dynasty that does not exist in Chinese history -- the Yuhong Dynasty. The protagonists are two boys, Zhou Chuyu and Nie Huanzhang, which the story is about how the two boys from acquaintance to love until martyrdom. The content of the novel not only is also mixed with the struggle between the Yuhong Dynasty and the Huichun trip but also is about how the princes in Yuhong Dynasty to fight for the throne. It is shown a picture of the ancient Chinese dynasty's internal and diplomatic affairs.

"So this is what they mean when they say your life flashes before your eyes when you die." Betrayed. Battered. Broken. Evangeline Vermillion has had enough of her pathetic life. She was young—only in her early 20s—and she had planned to end it all by setting herself on fire. That was how she met Death—cold, dark, tall, and...handsome? Huh. Who knew the Grim Reaper could look like that? He takes her hand and guides her through the In-Between, the sacred realm between the Land of the Living and the Afterlife. Together, they revisit her most important memories. From the misfortunes of her childhood, to the chaos and bloodshed of the wrong kinds of love, Evangeline must confront the demons of her past to get to The Other Side. Through all of the pain and anguish, Death stands with her, an enigmatic companion and unlikely confidant. And in their brief waltz between realms, Evangeline finally finds what she always wanted but never had: to belong and to be loved.