Halo Mark V

She believes in true love. He doesn’t believe in love. But what is love, really? She is the epitome of success—a star people look up to and admire. To him, however, she is merely a business transaction, a partner chosen to enhance his status. To his friends, she is just a fool in love, a pathetic figure begging for affection. Then shocking news emerges: her first true love returns, throwing him off guard. He realizes he has been nothing more than a substitute for her first love. He should be angry, but instead, he finds himself overwhelmed by emotions he can’t express or understand. Is this possessiveness, or is he finally learning to love her? She is determined to return to her first love, but inside, she is torn. Did she really treat him as just a substitute, or did she actually come to love him? What are they supposed to do when love is a question mark?

In her previous life, Lina Riley harbored an unrequited love for the Fifth Princess, Victoria Ashwood. Lina sacrificed everything for her—securing her place on the throne, protecting her borders, and losing her arm and sight in the process. Yet, her loyalty was repaid with a goblet of poisoned wine and the execution of her entire family. Victoria despised her, accusing Lina of cruelty and of orchestrating her elder sister’s death, deeming her unworthy of love. When the poison took effect, Lina closed her eyes in despair, only to awaken back in the moment they first met. On that fateful day, Lina had stumbled upon Victoria being beaten by palace maids, an encounter that set everything in motion. This time, Lina turned away, choosing a different path, but a faint fragrance of plum blossoms lured her in. One reckless night led to a moment of despair when she awoke to find the coldly beautiful face of her bedmate—Lucille Everard, the Princess Regent. Lucille, while outwardly uninterested in court affairs, was notorious for her swift and decisive actions that had seen emperors replaced with alarming frequency. Compared to Lucille’s power, Lina’s past dealings with Victoria seemed like mere child's play. As Lucille stirred awake, Lina's nerves were frayed. “Given the circumstances, Your Highness, what do you think of me now?” she asked, resigned to her fate. To her surprise, Lucille chuckled softly. “I think you’re wonderful.” Stunned, Lina could only manage a confused “Huh?” From that moment, everything veered off course. Lucille's palace soon bloomed with roses—Lina’s favorite. Amidst the swaying blossoms, the resolute Princess Regent would gently take Lina’s hand, her once-frigid gaze warm and tender. “My dear Lina, you are the finest woman in the world.” In her new life, Lina often dreamed. She dreamt of someone leaving a bouquet of roses at her grave, their robes trailing the light fragrance of plum blossoms. They sipped wine with a wry smile, murmuring, “Silly girl, I avenged you.” Victoria Ashwood was reborn too. She hadn’t expected that killing Lina would provoke her aunt’s ruthless revenge. Determined to avoid a similar fate, she resolved to feign affection for Lina, even if it took a lifetime. At a palace banquet, Victoria was taken aback by Lina’s beauty. Draped in fine silks, Lina was a dazzling sight, so different from the weathered woman Victoria remembered. Drawn to her, Victoria was about to approach when she noticed Lucille at Lina’s side, gently wiping her lips with a soft smile. “Take it slow,” Lucille murmured. Lina paused, then chuckled as she adjusted a strand of Lucille’s hair. Victoria’s heart twisted in fury. When her desperate attempts to win Lina back failed, she demanded, “Why won’t you love me?” Lina sneered. “Show some respect, Fifth Princess. You should address me as Aunt. Besides, your hypocrisy and cold-heartedness make you unworthy of love.” Years ago, a young Lucille Everard encountered a lost girl in the palace gardens. The girl declared that Lucille was beautiful and promised to marry her one day. Thirteen years later, a fateful misunderstanding during a bout of poisoning entwined their paths. What began as teasing quickly turned Lucille from a hunter into prey, helplessly ensnared by the woman she never forgot. Tags: 1. Cold yet protective Princess Regent × Reborn and resigned noblewoman 2. Nine-year age gap (Princess Regent is older) 3. Alternate history, non-patriarchal setting 4. Puppet empress, regent princess ruling behind the scenes 5. Two lifetimes of love, slow-burn romance

Je me suis toujours dit : "Sois juste et honnête, et tu seras récompensé." C’est ainsi que Cécile voyait la vie. Mais avec le temps, elle avait compris que ce n’est pas parce qu’on est juste avec autrui que l’on peut espérer la même chose en retour. La société est ainsi faite : les riches marchent la tête haute, tandis que les pauvres s’inclinent. Cécile n’a jamais eu une vie facile, depuis son enfance jusqu’à aujourd’hui. Elle n’a jamais pu profiter pleinement de l’existence et, ironie du sort, elle s’est parfois inclinée même devant les plus démunis. Un jour, un homme mystérieux apparut devant elle, un homme pour qui les puissants eux-mêmes s’agenouillaient. Il lui dit : "Pour ma vie, demande-moi tout ce que les hommes peuvent posséder ici-bas. Je te le donnerai. Ainsi, je t’accorde trois vœux." Mais quels seront ces trois vœux ? Comment transformeront-ils son existence ? Et qui est cet homme énigmatique prétendant avoir le pouvoir d’exaucer des souhaits ?

"Let me take a look." The handsome professor, with his broad shoulders and powerful muscles, lifted me effortlessly and placed me on the desk. His strong hands gently lowered the strap of my uniform to examine the bruise from training. "Helanie! Why do you always end up hurt?" His voice grew husky, sending a shiver down my spine as I struggled to catch my breath. I had to remind myself that he’s my professor... and my stepbrother. I shouldn’t be seduced by his touch. "If anyone bullies you again, come to my office and I will deal with them," he murmured, his beautiful eyes locking onto mine. Despite knowing he’s forbidden, I couldn’t help but wonder—should I tell him about the mate bond I felt the night he was drunk? .. When her parents rejected each other, Helanie went from being her daddy's angel to a neglected and forgotten child. But on her eighteenth birthday, things took a dark turn. When her body went into heat, she attracted a group of alphas. Instead of rescuing her, her secret alpha boyfriend ran away. That night changed Helanie’s life forever. Accused of consenting to the attack, she was sentenced to execution by her own pack. Desperate, she fled, determined to find her mother. What she didn’t expect was to find her mother preparing to marry a rogue king with four dangerously handsome and beastly sons. Things turn even darker when she felt a mate bond with her bully stepbrothers, will she be able to escape their claws or their seduction will ruin her life to next extremes? .. Facebook - Alexis Dee

The obsessive love of a tycoon's son plunged a handsome young man into trouble and he had to choose a path that he did not want for himself…

“ Tell me girl, how do you possess my mate mark?,what sorcery did you use?” His voice dull yet husky’s queries out, his marble eyes scan through her eyes that grants not a glance at him. “Listen, I’ve said this earlier, I don’t know who you’re or what you speak off. “ She said in rest of a sigh, exhausted her mind is at the triples questions being sent at her. More than anyone she’s in dubious , one moment she was caught on a mission to steal a gem stone and the next she’s being interrogated after an hour of torture. For all she knows she’s just a human girl with ill luck to have cross paths with lunatics like them. Ella is a human girl who gets entangle in the supernatural world due to a mark she possess , that just happens to be the mate mark of a royal alpha. In the depth of figuring the mystery of her possession of the mark, secrets are dig out ,curses are revoke and forgotten prophecy is reborn.

Dean, the only human in a Lycan pack. He was nothing special but he seemed to attract a lot of trouble. Suddenly his life changes when he finds out he is not just a normal human and with his powers comes a powerful generational curse. He has to deal with the curse and his newfound powers while trying to find out who is his real mate from the three men that claim to be his mate. They all go to extremes to prove their worth and that they are the one. He wasn't looking for it especially where he found it, except now that it involves three people he doesn't know which one.... Who is his real warrior? Who is his real king? Nobody knows who he belongs to....

In a world where myth and reality collide, Ryu Hayashi’s peaceful life is torn apart when a legendary Beast—once thought to be nothing more than a tale—attacks his village. In the chaos, Ryu discovers an ancient, glowing mark on his left hand, a symbol that connects him to powers far greater than he ever imagined. With the Beast hunting him and his village on the brink of destruction, Ryu is forced to flee, uncovering the truth behind his mysterious mark. As he embarks on a journey that will test his strength, courage, and very soul, he learns that his fate is tied to an ancient prophecy—one that foretells either the salvation or the annihilation of both humans and Beasts. Ryu is not just a simple villager; he is the key to a hidden war between the Beasts and humanity. Alongside a band of unlikely allies—including the enigmatic Mira, a fierce Hunter, and Fiona, a mysterious scholar—Ryu must learn to harness his newfound powers, confront his fears, and uncover the secrets of the Beasts before they destroy everything he holds dear. But with each step he takes, the line between friend and foe blurs, and Ryu must grapple with a difficult question: Will he become the hero the world needs, or will he succumb to the darkness threatening to consume him? Mark of the Beast: Destiny’s Awakening is a thrilling tale of magic, destiny, and the battle for survival. In a world where nothing is as it seems and danger lurks around every corner, Ryu must face his greatest challenge: understanding his true purpose before it is too late.

Blurb Liana has lived in exile for years because of a birthmark, known as “The Mark of the Forsaken,” which her pack believes brings a terrible curse. But when Ryker, an Alpha in need of help, finds her, Liana has a chance to prove that her mark might be the key to saving his pack. As the two work together, Liana uncovers secrets about her heritage—and a power within her that she never knew she possessed. But with her heart and her life on the line, Liana must make an impossible choice: embrace the power that could save everyone at the cost of losing her fated mate or risk everything to find another way. Exposition The story begins by introducing Liana’s life in isolation, with flashbacks revealing how her birthmark led her pack to fear her, forcing her into exile. Rumors about “The Mark” swirl among the packs, and Liana’s life of loneliness and survival has shaped her into a wary and hardened soul. Inciting Incident Liana’s quiet life is shattered when Ryker, the Alpha of a nearby pack, arrives at her door, seeking her help. His pack has been plagued by an unbreakable curse, and after hearing legends of “The Mark,” he believes that Liana may be his only hope. Initially reluctant, Liana agrees, seeing a chance to finally be accepted and find purpose. Rising Action As Liana and Ryker work together to break the curse, they grow close, their fated mate bond intensifying their connection. Liana begins to unlock strange powers tied to her mark, which allow her to hold sway over the supernatural forces behind the curse. However, she discovers dark truths about her family’s past and the curse’s origins, which reveal that her ancestors created the curse to protect against a greater evil. Meanwhile, Ryker’s initial secret intentions to use Liana as a possible sacrifice to break the curse come to light. Liana struggles to trust him, and her conflicting emotions create tension between them, making their bond even more precarious. Climax Liana faces a devastating choice: use her powers to fully defeat the enemy causing the curse, which could save Ryker’s pack but may cost him his life, or attempt a riskier, untested path that could save everyone without sacrifice. At the height of her internal struggle, Liana must confront the part of herself that longs for acceptance and the part that fears her power. Denouement In the end, Liana’s choice has lasting consequences on her relationship with Ryker, her understanding of her power, and her sense of belonging. Whether or not she finds a way to save him and the pack, Liana finally understands the truth about her heritage and accepts herself fully, stepping into her role not as a curse, but as a force of hope for her people.

A protege cleric and great healer is abused, beaten, and tortured by jealous people and after kidnapping his sister forces him down a terrible path or ruin, and somehow he finds friends along the way.

Princess Azalea's life is shattered when Zaydon, the man she loves—a fierce and protective dragon shifter—makes a devastating choice. Bound by the ancient and cruel Dragon’s Bond, a spell that shackles a dragon to a princess at the cost of their own life, Zaydon seals their fates in a desperate attempt to protect Azalea from a looming, unnamed danger. The bond is one rooted in a barbaric tradition that demands the dragon’s death to prove the suitor’s worthiness to rule. This forces Azalea to confront the horrifying reality of Zaydon’s sacrifice. Once a source of safety and love, his actions now threaten to strip Azalea of everything she holds dear. Torn between her unrelenting love for Zaydon and the betrayal of his choice, Azalea spirals into heartbreak and fury. As the weight of the bond looms over them, she must grapple with the cost of his decision and the role she plays in this cruel fate. Her once steadfast trust is replaced by raw anger and sorrow as she searches for a way to save him—or to sever their bond forever. But danger brews beyond the walls of the castle. The political machinations of rival suitors and an impending war force Azalea into a desperate fight not only for Zaydon’s survival but also for her freedom. Caught between duty, love, and revenge, Azalea must summon her strength to defy a destiny written in blood and forge her own path forward—before it’s too late.

they don’t call him death nothing his name makes others quake in fear because it represents what he is capable of. he is a killer for hire a Hitman some would call him but to me he is my mate and his name is kane. She is a Queen of a kingdom loved by all never feared until I came along and stumbled upon her my mate, my Queen Luna. kane is a mercenary hired by Lucien to be the body guard for his sister Luna who had caught the eye of an insane werewolf aka also known as James Morgan who went insane after being caught an experimented on by humans having escaped he is looking for a mate and he is convinced luna is his. Read more to find out the rest of this thrilling story.

Saphire Bloodrose is a senior in college getting ready to graduate when she is attacked by a feral wolf. A mystery man saves her but in order to remain alive she had to change and thus begins her journey of her new life what awaits her down this dark path read more if you want to find out.

"You don't deserve to be auctioned" The Don finally said, making me stop the struggle. "Thank you" I said, cleaning my watery eyes. "Get her ready for the ritual!" The Don ordered the big man who was currently still holding me. **** "Once marked by the Don, you do not own your life anymore as you become solely his" ~ Author. ******* The minute he set his eyes on her, he knew he had to make her suffer for the sins of her sister and so he MARKED HER. Jadelyn was being used as a collateral for her father's unpaid debt, landing her in the hands of the most ruthless young don - Romano Callamore. All Romano knew was that she had to pay for the sins of her wicked sister -his ex secret lover and that he did. Just when their love was about to blossom after so many tribulations; Jadelyn's sister reappears back with a child who looked exactly like Romano Callamore. Confusion sets in as Jadelyn doesn't know how to feel considering the fact that she was pregnant and also in love with with her sister's First Love. Jadelyn was torn between letting her beloved manipulative sister have a happy life without her- Jadelyn in the picture AND fighting for what she wants What do you think her decision will be? Family Loyalty or Love?

Hùng thiếu niên, tính lầy lội, Đầu điên cuồng, lựa lọc tài hoa. Vô tình xuyên đến cõi ma, Bước chân trượt bồn, rơi vào thế gian. Thế giới tận, quỷ thần cuồng loạn, Người bất tử, sức mạnh tựa tiên. Chỉ vì một gói mì liền, Thanh long thoáng đớp, đảo điên vận đời. Hùng vốn tính, tấu hài thiên phú, Lừa lọc tài, thủ đoạn nghịch thiên. Vào tu tiên giới, trộm bảo vật, Đẩy thân vào chốn ưu phiền quỷ mưu. Nơi chiến trận, vô cùng quỷ dị, Cười ra nước mắt, ẩn khắp màn kinh. Hành trình dấn bước phiêu linh, Kỳ quái, hài hước, quỷ tình giao thoa. Hùng đối mặt, muôn trùng thế giới, Bí mật sâu, vượt chốn phàm nhân. "Quỷ đạo dị tiên gì gì đó," Chưa từng hiển hiện bần thần đến nay. ... Giới thiệu truyện Hùng, một thanh niên "lầy lội" với cái đầu "điên có chọn lọc", bất ngờ xuyên không vào một thế giới tận thế, nơi tràn ngập những kẻ tâm thần bất tử sở hữu sức mạnh như thần tiên. Nguyên nhân lại vô cùng "hoang đường" – vì trượt chân bồn cầu sau khi ăn gói mì thanh long! Tại thế giới kỳ quái này, Hùng, với bản chất "tấu hài mọi lúc" và tài lừa đảo đỉnh cao, chẳng khác nào một nhân vật chính vừa "ngáo" nhưng tuyệt đối không "phế". Cậu không chỉ trộm cắp đồ từ những môn phái tu tiên hùng mạnh, mà còn kéo bản thân vào những âm mưu khủng khiếp, các bí mật quái dị và kinh hoàng đến mức ám ảnh. Hành trình của Hùng là sự giao thoa giữa cái "đạo điên" và "kỳ quái", nơi những trận chiến vô hạn lưu, những pha hài hước đến cười ra nước mắt, và những tình huống kinh dị sởn gai ốc đan xen nhau. Hùng sẽ phải đối mặt với những thế giới khác nhau, đồng thời khám phá những thế lực vượt ngoài tầm hiểu biết. ""Đạo quỷ dị tiên bản đô thị", chưa từng được thể hiện chân thật và " khốn nạn " đến thế.

In the werewolf kingdom of Naraina, the Alpha King is getting desperate to marry off his son after six failed engagements. He orders the weak Delta clan Sigertem to send a daughter and the abused, powerless daughter is chosen. Alice Sigertem is the child of a loveless marriage. After her mother died, her father brought in his lover and her own daughter. From then on, Alice’s life was reduced to that of a mere servant. After years of being treated like dirt, Alice has learned to keep her head down, hide her pain, and obey every order. So, it comes as no surprise that she is arranged to be married to Sirius Alderidge, the sickly Prince who has driven away all six of his potential wives so far. Afraid of being sent back to her abusive family, Alice resigns herself to her fate—and soon finds that her handsome husband-to-be is kind, but has a lot of secrets. He fakes his illness and goes out with another identity, someone powerful and terrifying. But Alice is shameless because she has a secret of her own. As they slowly open their hearts to each other, love may have a chance. ୨ৎ This is an original work. No angst, not too heavy dramatic plots, just classic fantasy adventures and a wholesome relationship. Nothing too annoying or toxic.

Género: Fantasía, Acción, Isekai, Sobrenatural Sinopsis: En el año 20XX, durante el festival del Hanami en Kioto, un gigantesco y antiguo cerezo en flor, conocido como el "Sakura Sagrado", comienza a emitir una luz sobrenatural. De repente, un vórtice se abre en el tronco del árbol, revelando un mundo poblado por criaturas del folclore japonés: los Yokai. El vórtice actúa como un portal inestable que conecta ambos mundos de manera esporádica y caótica. Japón se ve obligado a adaptarse a la existencia de los Yokai y a la magia que ahora se filtra en su realidad Sumérgete en esta historia de Fantasía y Romance.

U.V Journey the story of Ivan the Villain ............ "You'll never know where you'll land up in this painful yet beauty of a world"-Ivan

In the dynamic world of Aruya, where magic and machinery collide, Tokei awakens with no memory of her past. Thrust into a whirlwind of danger and discovery by a chance encounter, she must navigate a treacherous path filled with relentless adversaries, powerful secrets, and unexpected allies. Join Tokei on an action-packed journey as she fights to uncover her true identity and unlock the mysteries of a world teetering on the brink of chaos.

For Thalia, monster-hunting is just a job. Until she unknowingly slays a demon. That's when she realized not all the job can't be done by herself.

Abraham was marked by a creature, which gave him immense powers. This also opened his eyes to the world around him, which is full of supernatural elements. Now he must figure out his purpose. Will he learn to control his power, or will he be consumed by its addicticing presence? He must get stronger to survive. As his benefactor has said- Adapt or Perish This is only being posted on Webnovel. This is an original based off of a prompt.

Câu chuyện về hành trình về "nhà"

Who am I?" It's the first question that crosses her mind when she wakes up in a dimly lit shed, memory wiped clean and terror seeping in. Beside her is a stranger—a towering, skeptical man just as lost as she is. Together, they stumble through the eerie confines of their prison, only to uncover a sinister truth: the walls aren't just closing in; they're alive with secrets. Blood drips from the ceiling, strange markings leer from the shadows, and the gnawing feeling of being watched tightens its grip. As reality twists into a waking nightmare, the duo must confront not just the mystery of their imprisonment, but the fragile threads of identity and trust. What does it mean to be human when everything you know—everything you are—is stripped away? Trapped in a game they don't understand, the only rule is simple: survive.

BLURB : PARTICIPATING IN CUPID QUILL, PLEASE SUPPORT AS YOU CAN.. MUCH LOVE. Life. " A transient thing; yet it dealt me a wrong hand, with no care for my feelings " Hope. " But I believe it would all be alright when he arrived." " Who?" " Instead I got three mates". Dawn Swan is an ambitious Omega and takes over her father's delivery service the moment he passes away. She rescues a wealthy businessman from a fire accident and hence he rewards her with a scholarship at Venus Luna Academy. Dawn was glad she was able to move from her cruel uncle's house into the dorm and planned to live a plain and regular lifestyle, but things got more interesting when she got entangled with the captivating Trio of the school. Three popular hot guys that had their eyes on her began to bully and tease her but on her eighteenth birthday, they found out she was their mate and they were determined to keep her to themselves for as long as it takes……

the story about Degris who has the mark of balance Which is the key that every one is looking for in his battle against other mark holders to see how can get all the parts and remake the world in his own image using the mark of divinty. will be posting this story on RoyalRoad.com

CONTINUACIÓN DE "THE LIAM'S ADVENTURE" EL "V2" SE REFIERE A "VOLUMEN 2" O "TOMO 2"

Kim's company is a huge real estate empire, with wealth and power there's nothing they can't do. Dong-hae is the second eldest son of the Kim family and he was the one who sat in the highest chair in that empire. But everything changed until a major scandal was exposed involving him and forcing him to resign as vice president. Kim Eun-ji is the youngest daughter of the Kim family and she is in charge of taking over the family businesses in Dong-hae's place. Kim Dong-hae wants revenge, humiliated and completely disowned, he just wants to completely exterminate Eun-ji and everyone else who got in his way and for that he hires Jeon Hye-jin an assassin for hire who kills for money and is willing to all to finish a job. Now Eun-ji has a bullet marked with her name and a countdown begins. Protagonists: Kim Eun-ji (Eunji), Jeon Hye-jin (Hyejin) __________________ Support me and give me a gift! https://www.wishtender.com/moonsside __________________ I don't own the rights to the cover image, it's an image taken from the internet and I couldn't find the author to offer the due credits.