Bakudeku Toxic

When the world ends in fire and stone, a delivery girl with nothing to lose finds herself at the center of a catastrophe no one was prepared for. Xiao Mei was just another unlucky university graduate—brilliant, beautiful, but stuck delivering packages while job hunting in a crumbling society. As strange weather patterns, toxic air, and whispered rumors of "the end" circled the globe, she clung to normalcy. Until January 3rd. The night the sky turned orange. The night fire rained from the heavens and chaos swallowed the cities. In the blink of an eye, her world was reduced to rubble. Injured and alone, bleeding on the roadside amidst screams and panic, Xiao Mei thought it was the end for her too. But then she heard a tiny voice whispering in her ear—soft, childlike, and strangely warm. “Master... Master... Let Bao Bei take you home.” In a world overrun by madness, monsters, and falling stars, a mysterious little being awakens beside her. He calls himself Bao Bei, her protector. And from that moment on, everything changes.

Do you believe in magic? The answer of most will be no. But what if magic DID exsist? To some, it might just be your typical average story. But this has an element of unpredictability mixed in between. Their lives were similar to the two sides of a coin. In order to flee from a perpetually toxic relationship, she offers to him, a proposal he would have never expected. Diego Raymond, desperate to prevent the element from being revealed, has no other option but to concur. Diane Lewis was a normal teenage girl from an aristocratic family. But since she met HIM, her view of the world turned upside down. "How is that even possible?" She asked, mouth agape. He smiled at her, showing a perfect set of snow-white teeth. "With magic, anything is possible." Horn your skills and train your ability. "I will protect you." She said, with a determined gaze. "You can Barely even protect yourself. You are not strong enough." He retorted. "Then, just wait for Me to get stronger." She said, with a smile. "You have no right to be here. We cut ties remember?" Dennis, the man she acknowledged as her Older brother, posed that question, while glaring at her fiercely. "I am not here for you. I am here for the family. There are still people I treasure in this place. So let me through or else..." She completed her statement by majestically drawing out her sword. So many secrets lay hidden. Injustice in the form of justice. Lies, fabricated to become truth. Deception roams around, unleashed. And a Naive girl, who had never seen the shadow that lurked around in the abyss. Will her Destiny be actualized, saving those which she held dear to her heart? Or will she be overwhelmed by the challenges of her new world, succumbing gradually underneath the waves, which seek to devour Her whole, perishing alongside her family?

[WARNING: R18!!!] "Either you love me or you hate me. It doesn't matter because you will end up with me. You would always end up with me, Maximus D'Arco." She plastered a wicked smile as she responded to his cold, hard stare that she knew he was trying not to strangle her. He wouldn't because he was such a gentleman not to hurt her physically. But emotionally? Well...that was a whole other matter. ------------- Aurora Fontalva, an arrogant heiress of the Stellare Creations. She had everything in life, except the heart of a certain man. She only wants Max. He's her childhood crush and turned first love when they grew up. But how can she make him love her if he has someone else already? A girlfriend he loves. But that doesn’t matter, for she’s willing to do everything to have him. Maximus D’Arco. One of the EcoSource princes. He’s almost the perfect son and has a princely personality. Except that he had a secret girlfriend hidden from everyone. When Aurora found out, everything turned upside down. The woman even blackmailed him to marry her or his girlfriend would suffer. She wanted him to love her. Why would he fall for someone who doesn’t even care what he wants, let alone about his feelings? Only his girlfriend does. Is there really a thin line between love and hate? What if the thread breaks? --------------- AN: This is a bit of a slow-burn romance with detailed emotions and character build-up. This novel isn't your typical lovey-dovey story. It tackles twisted love and lust, toxicity, and angst. There could be sensitive cases. You've been warned. And lastly, sexy scenes. --------- Please check out my other stories as well. The Runaway Huntress - Huntress/Killer FL and King/CEO/Founder ML System Mission: Tame the Mafia Boss - Military General FL and Mafia Boss ML

~Updates Daily~ (usually near 8PM ET / 1AM GMT) Other Tags: #GL #Slice of Life #Comedy #TheStrongActingWeak #ChildhoodSweethearts (It counts!) Single love interest Yuri! No lengthy misunderstandings over this fact~ --- After failing to ascend to the heights of Divinity despite all her preparations, an ancient cultivator finds herself not embracing the emptiness of the void - but the interior warmth of a womb. Her memories intact despite her spirit being a merest fraction of her height - and her trusted Astralism unchanged - she carefully starts over from an infant. How to navigate her family: [really easy with only two parents and an estate full of servants!] How to portray herself: [everyone likes 'sweet' kids and trusts (underestimates) 'weak' girls!] How 'quickly' to reveal the power she gathers: [this region is a 'backwater', let's just take it slow~] How her marriage was arranged before birth: [my parents adore me so at an appropriate time I'll just have it cance- oh?] Dealing with an 'amusing' deceit: ['he' looks worried still, but 'he' doesn't have to worry from me!] Confronting the 'boy' in private: [whatever their iffy plan is, I just obtained a husband-wife~] Even in a new life, | Elua er Goltbred | can't and doesn't *want* to change who she really is. A scheming cultivator. A possessive lover. Neither of those things had been a real hindrance to the Peak of Demi-God. Balancing the two in this life - without driving away the young 'boy' she decided would be hers - centers as much around helping | Qatrand er Yecine | find herself... as it is hoping to ease the fiance into how messed up the 'younger' girl honestly is. It's a good thing that the reborn cultivator can improvise with her ridiculous control of an Illusion Astralism - because plans fail and unexpected things happen when you're not *really* a genius. Like her Physique in this life allowing the lightest 'grip' to crack stone... | Qat | (the nickname picked almost instantly!) despite being a little stunted by her family environment early on, finds her future wife to be 'cute' on their first meeting. ... she really shouldn't have let on. It made her | El | kind of vain. Oh, and muscles. | Elua | : I just like looking at them, okay!? Is it so weird? People can have hobbies... - - - > Types of Cultivation // Spiritual (Soul), Physical (Body), Essence (Qi) > Aspect Trinity // Astralism, Physique, Element 'Ranks' Initial - Early, Mid, Late Lower Realms // Enchanter, Primalist, Breacher Upper Realms // Defier, Demi-god, Divinity - Echelons (First -> Seventh[Peak]) - - - Cover Art: AI Text Prompt Generation + title (etc.) added with an image editor. I also tend to do other 'fixes' in post! Potential trigger warnings: > A FL that may seem (to some) like they are being groomed due to 'true age' difference. > A MC that gets a little 'thirsty' a little 'young' but tries to 'keep her own pants on' until the proper age. > A toxic family environment willing to force an unloved child into the role of a crossdresser. A child that grew more than okay with it. > 'Pretty Good Dad' intentionally 'picked on' by his 'sweet daughter' for being a relatively 'minor obstacle'. Seriously, you were warned, average fathers with teenagers. Do not engage your trauma.

"Sayang, aku harus ngomong apa lagi biar kamu paham kalau kamu punyaku?" Biru terkesan mengertak Pelangi, dimana keduanya sekarang sedang berdiri bersama di toilet perempuan karena Biru meminta Pelangi keluar dari kelas dan memustuskan berbicara bersama di sekolah mereka untuk pertama kalinya. "Aku punya kamu kalau di luar sekolah. Di sekolah aku bukan punya kamu, aku milik teman-temanku. Sebelumnya, siapa yang ngomong kaya gini ke aku?" Biru total terdiam. Laki-laki itu tidak bisa mengatakan apapun lagi saat laki-laki itu berhasil tersadar. "Tapi aku cemburu kalau kamu dekat sama teman laki-laki di sekolah." Dengan respon malas, memutar bola matanya dan berusaha berjalan menjauh, Pelangi mulai memberi pertanyaan sebelum kepergiannya. "Perjanjiannya apa? Kak Jovan atau teman laki-laki satu sekolah aku, kan?" "Kalau aku jauhin dua-duanya, aku bisa-bisa enggak punya teman, Ru." Dan Pelangi melontarkan protesnya pada pacarnya. Elang Biru, laki-laki super toxic yang selalu banyak menuntut pada Pelangi. "Tapi kamu punya aku yang stay buat kamu selamanya."

Belle attempts to find refuge within the zombie apocalypse while protecting her sister and navigating the toxic man desperately in love with her.

Lost my virginity at a very tender age Fell in love at a young age My dignity was trampled on My love taken for granted Till I found him… The one who made me believe in love again The one that proved that love is beautiful only with the right person. My dream man…

A recurring nightmare afflicted Khan's nights since the Second Impact. His dreams replayed the scenes of the crash of the Nak's spaceship, an alien race that the humans had defeated five hundred years ago. Khan's life had turned upside-down after the tragedy. His mother had died during the incident, and the Nak's toxic mana had infected him. His father had managed to save him, but they ended up losing their home and name in the process. The nightmares wouldn't let Khan forget about the Nak, so he decided to join the Global Army and learn to wield mana. He had to put an end to those dreams, even if that meant hunting down that alien race through the stars. ------------------------------------- Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/EoCNovels Instagram: eocnovels Discord link: https://discord.gg/fNsPwXMP7P Cover artist: https://digitalrowye.com/

[WSA 2025 ENTRY] [Warning: This is a Comedy Parody Novel! Don't take it seriously!] _____________________ [Discord Server: https://discord.gg/aKkmfPUvCq] _____________________ "Damn it, why the hell am I the Villainess?" Petra, a human resources manager, just went through a painfully dumb breakup. To cope? She did what any sane woman would. Binge-read a guilty pleasure romance and smut novel series from her teenage years, only to realize that the heroines have brain-cell-deficiency. One way led to another, she wakes up as Verena D’Auvergne—a minor antagonist who turned out to be the ultimate villainess of the whole series after an incident. The very woman who stole all the love interests and died trying! "Forget the male leads, I have to make the heroines forgive me!" Can she, the ultimate villainess, capture the forgiveness of the very women she was meant to destroy? Or will the cursed System, and fate itself, force her to chase after love? _____________________ [Reminder: Yuri, GL, Yandere, No NSFW, Only Wholesome Romance, Toxic Heroines, Slow Paced, Slow Romance, Slow Burn, Slow Harem.] _____________________ 100 Power Stones - 1 Extra Chapter 200 Power Stones - 2 Extra Chapters 300 Power Stones - 3 Extra Chapters 100 Golden Ticket - 1 Extra Chapter 200 Golden Ticket - 2 Extra Chapter 300 Golden Ticket - 3 Extra Chapter 1 Gifted Castle - 10 Extra Chapters 1 Gifted Spacecraft - 15 Extra Chapters 1 Gifted Gachapon - 20 Extra Chapters

Ezinne has known pain longer than she’s known peace. Raised in a home where love was scarce and survival was a daily battle, she learned early how to hide her scars—especially the ones no one could see. A betrayal in her youth leaves her with a son and a shattered heart. Years later, trapped in a toxic marriage and haunted by memories that won’t fade, she finds herself at the edge of breaking… until an unexpected encounter lights something in her she thought was long dead: hope. What follows is a journey through darkness and light, secrets and revelations, love and vengeance. Just when she begins to rebuild, ghosts from her past return—some seeking redemption, others with motives far more dangerous. Her family holds truths that could change everything. A man she once trusted resurfaces with a claim that could tear her world apart. And through it all, Ezinne must decide who she is, what she’s willing to fight for, and what must be left behind. This is not just a story of survival. It’s a story of awakening, of reclaiming power, and of a love so unshakable it defies even the deepest wounds.

Banished to the toxic planet of Xlium by the tyrannical King Theron, Syr, fueled by his father's legacy and a burning desire for freedom, leads a group of survivors in a rebellion against the oppressive Klyrian Empire. His father's book, containing both philosophical teachings and advanced technology, reveals the existence of Crysium, a planet holding the key to building invincible suits. To reach Crysium, Syr and his team, including his robotic companion Miu, a skilled engineer Elara, a war veteran Kael, and a talented botanist Anya, must retrieve a prototype energy core hidden beneath Syr's old home in Klyrium. This daring mission, requiring them to hijack a Klyrian transport ship, tests their courage, ingenuity, and unwavering belief in the power of hope.

Emilia receives an invitation to stay at Ashwood Manor for a summer art residency. She's drawn to the mansion's eerie beauty and the opportunity to explore her art. Upon arrival, Emilia meets Julian, who's rumored to have a dark and violent past. Despite initial reservations, Emilia finds herself inexplicably drawn to Julian's charismatic and intense nature. As they spend more time together, Emilia uncovers the dark secrets within Ashwood Manor's walls. She's forced to confront the darkness within herself and the true nature of her feelings for Julian. Julian's obsession with Emilia grows, and he begins to manipulate and control her. Emilia must decide whether to surrender to Julian's darkness or fight to escape the toxic relationship.

In the Outer Reaches on an Exile Planet formed atop an abandoned and broken star reactor, the exiled lived and repopulated underneath a starless night. Toxic Gases swirled around in the atmosphere making it near impossible to breath properly with respirators Devouring tasteless food bars with barely functioning processing plants. Scavengers sifted through the ever accumulating trash piles deposited here by other planets for anything valuable for trade. Ester Echo was just another child born on this planet between two Exiles. With a body resistant to the toxic gases in the air and skills learnt from the old man who picked him up He was supposed to just be another boy in the Outer Reaches without any dreams and struggling to survive. But he wasn't

Some hearts freeze to protect themselves. Others, to forget what warmth once felt like. Odette Throne never needed anyone. Or so she told herself. Emotionally distant and disillusioned by the toxicity of her home, Odette leaves everything behind—her country, her family, and every piece of her past—for a quiet college life abroad. She isn’t here to make friends. She isn’t here to belong. She’s here to be alone—on purpose. But then she meets him. Frost Ashford—sharp-tongued, equally guarded, and as cold as the snow-covered city they now call home. From the moment they cross paths, their silent battles begin—icy glances, indifferent conversations, and a strange magnetic pull neither of them can fully ignore. As their worlds reluctantly begin to intertwine, Odette finds herself confronting a truth she’s long buried: it’s not loneliness she craves, but understanding. But Frost has his own walls. And sometimes, love doesn’t melt cold hearts—it breaks them. Taken by the Cold is a slow-burning story about two souls who’ve grown used to silence, learning that sometimes, the right kind of quiet can feel like home.

Synopsis: Matthew and Vinny were never meant to be good for each other. Once childhood friends, their bond shattered as they grew up, leaving behind resentment, jealousy, and an unspoken hunger for something neither could define. Vinny, charming and untouchable, hides his fear of real attachment behind manipulation and indifference. Matthew, cold and calculating, has learned never to trust—especially not the boy who once abandoned him. When a twisted plan sets them on a path of deception, betrayal, and undeniable attraction, the line between love and hate blurs. Vinny is supposed to be playing Matthew, making him fall only to break him apart. But as Matthew fights back with his own cruel games, the heat between them ignites into something neither can control. Toxic, passionate, and impossible to resist, they are each other’s greatest downfall. Because in a game where both are red flags, obsession is the only thing left standing.

---PLEASE SKIP CHAPTER 166, AS IT WAS ADDED TWICE--- ***Dear readers, hateful comments aimed at my writing style will be removed. I appreciate constructive criticism and feedback but please don’t turn this into a toxic environment or spoil the experience for other readers.*** Li Hua's reign as the twenty-first century's deadliest assassin ended in fire and betrayal. Her own sister, Li Min, turned their elite force against her, leaving nothing but ashes where a legend once stood. In the moment of her death, Li Hua's soul tore free from its earthly bonds, hurtling across the boundaries between worlds until it anchored itself in a new vessel in a realm of ancient martial arts and mystical cultivation. Through this impossible transition, her inner space remained intact—and with it, Little Firefly, her spirit companion. Here, where qi flows like rivers and mountains bow to those who master their cultivation, Li Hua will forge herself anew. No longer content to be merely an assassin of mortal flesh, she sets her sights on ascending to immortality itself—a journey that will shake the very foundations of heaven. DEDICATION To those of us whose cultivation path always leads to immortals with questionable morals and perfect jaw lines. May your daddy issues transcend the three realms and be rewarded with an ancient being who knows exactly what he's doing. AUTHOR'S NOTE Content Warning: This story contains mature themes. Reader discretion is advised. Updates: New chapters release daily. Story Style: This is an epic fantasy with rich world-building and complex characters, woven together with a slow-burn romance subplot. Disclaimer: While this story incorporates some historical facts, it is primarily a work of fiction presenting my unique interpretation of events. This is the ultimate place to chat, speculate, and immerse yourself in the world of my story! -- https://discord.gg/rYQJWfSM

The story unfolds in **Qinghe Village**, a remote mountain settlement in modern-day southwestern China. Nestled among verdant peaks, this tight-knit community with unspoiled customs grapples with crumbling infrastructure, barren lands, and a dire lack of medical resources. Protagonist **Xu Ling**, orphaned in childhood and raised collectively by villagers, returns after graduating from an urban medical college, disillusioned by systemic corruption in city hospitals. His life pivots when a centuries-old ancestral tablet strikes his head during a housecleaning ritual, awakening his family’s lost legacy: the **《Shennong Medical Codex》**, a sacred text of ancient healing wisdom. **Opening (Prologue): On a sweltering summer night, Xu Ling is summoned by his widowed neighbor **Liu Shuxiang** under the pretext of treating her "chest discomfort." During the charged consultation, Liu reveals her plight: local tyrant **Ma Erwang** threatens to seize her land unless she pays extortionate "protection fees." Though morally outraged, Xu Ling’s rudimentary medical skills and social insignificance leave him powerless. The next day, Ma’s thugs demolish Liu’s vegetable plot. Xu’s attempt to intervene ends in a near-fatal beating. At death’s door, hieroglyphic passages from the *Shennong Medical Codex* materialize in his mind. Guided by instinct, he revives himself through emergency acupuncture, formally inheriting the Divine Physician’s mantle. **Core Conflicts: 1. **External Struggles: - **Tyranny & Exploitation**: Ma Erwang, backed by corrupt officials like Town Chief Lu Wanli, monopolizes village resources through violence, land grabs, and collusion with pharmaceutical polluters. - **Healthcare Crisis**: Villagers’ reliance on superstitious remedies and financial barriers to urban hospitals trap them in cycles of preventable suffering. Xu Ling must revitalize traditional medicine to combat systemic inequities. 2. **Internal Turmoil: - **Legacy vs. Desire**: Xu Ling navigates tensions between healing duties and personal aspirations, particularly in romantic entanglements with village belle **Fang Wenwen** and idealistic teacher **Qin Suyue**, who challenge his commitment to rural life. - **Ethical Ambiguities**: The *Shennong Codex*’s forbidden techniques—poison antidotes, geomancy rituals—force him to tread murky moral terrain. **Resolution: Rejecting lucrative urban hospital offers, Xu Ling establishes a grassroots TCM clinic and pioneers a "healing agriculture" model, empowering villagers through medicinal crop cultivation. His union with Fang Wenwen symbolizes their shared guardianship of the land. In the denouement, as he re-consecrates the ancestral tablet, Xu muses: *"A healer mends bodies, not worlds—yet how can one save lives without first defending the soil that nurtures them?" --- **Pivotal Scenes: - **Threshold Moment**: Xu’s flustered focus during Liu’s treatment—a mix of sweat and jasmine perfume—humanizes his saintly persona. - **Ancestral Awakening**: Near-death visions reveal lineage heroes—a Qing-era forebear curing malaria with arsenic, a WWII ancestor saving soldiers with battlefield herbs. - **Ecological Triumph**: Villagers digging emergency channels during torrential downpours to divert toxic effluents, then purging rivers with a *"Hundred Herbs Elixir"*—echoing Liu’s husband’s flood-related demise.

22-year-old Elysia, a young woman born into a life of struggle and poverty, constantly fighting to survive in a world that has never shown her mercy. Faced with the crushing weight of her family's expectations and the unrelenting hardship of her circumstances, she clings to the hope that love might be the one thing that could pull her from the darkness. But when she meets Aldric, a powerful billionaire with a toxic obsession that consumes him, she soon learns that love isn’t the escape she once dreamed of. Caught between her deep desire for affection and the suffocating control of a man who cannot see her for who she truly is, Elysia is pushed to the brink. Her attempt to escape her pain leads her down a dark path, where she confronts a brutal reality: survival isn’t about running from the past, but facing it with the strength she never knew she had. As her journey unfolds, she must learn to navigate the treacherous lines between love, obsession, and freedom. Silent Screams is a powerful exploration of survival, transformation, and the heartbreaking cost of longing for something more than what the world offers.

"Helen’s world shatters when she learns her boyfriend might be her brother. But as the truth unravels, she discovers an even darker secret: her boyfriend and his family are involved in a web of deception and child trafficking. Caught in a toxic love, Helen must confront betrayal, family lies, and her own heart. Can she escape the chaos, or will the truth destroy her? A gripping tale of love, betrayal, and shocking secrets—get ready for the ride."

Sophia's life was never hers to control. Born the daughter of a powerful mafia boss, she became a pawn in a game she didn’t agree to play. To solidify alliances, her father sealed her fate—marrying her off to not one, but three ruthless mafia leaders. Each man more dangerous than the last. For them, Sophia is a trophy—a prisoner they blame for their shattered lives and broken hearts. Her new husbands had to sacrifice everything, their former loves abandoned for power, leaving nothing but resentment and cruelty behind. Now, their shared home is a battleground, soaked in tension, hatred, and secrets. But Sophia isn’t just a pawn. She’s a spark ready to ignite. Beneath the scars, she harbors a silent rage—a plan to break free, to turn the tables on the men who claim to own her. Yet even amidst their toxic obsession and possessive cruelty, the lines between love, lust, and loathing blur. How far will Sophia go to reclaim her life? How long before her captors realize the woman they imprisoned is becoming their queen? In a world of blood, betrayal, and desire, who will be left standing when the game is over? Reverse Harem with a Dark Twist: One woman married to three mafia leaders, exploring toxic relationships and intense power struggles. Strong, Resilient Female Lead: Sophia evolves from victim to queen, reclaiming her power. High-Stakes Mafia World: Themes of revenge, betrayal, and survival drive the story’s tension. Blurred Morality: A provocative blend of obsession, hate, and forbidden desire that challenges traditional romance dynamics.

"Take me in Lucas! I don't mind being your pet or even your slave." "What a coincidence! I have until tomorrow to get a wife. Will you marry me Miss Ava Morales and be my Mrs?" **** From the darkness of an abusive relationship to the heights of stardom, Ava Morales' journey is one of resilience and redemption. After escaping her toxic ex-fiancé Julian, she finds an unexpected haven in a marriage to billionaire CEO Lucas Brooks. As she rebuilds her life and reclaims her passion for music, Ava must confront her past demons and fight the cutthroat music industry. With Lucas by her side, she discovers a love that heals her wounds and empowers her to rise above all the drama and betrayals that threatens to destroy her.

Belladonna's life is perfect until her twenty-first birthday when her powers manifest. She does not only learn that she is from another world but also that the people close to her have been lying to her. Things get worse when she is taken to the magical world to learn how to control her powers. But the species there don't like her. They think she is an abomination, something that is not supposed to exist. No one has ever heard of or seen a child born of two hybrids and also a natural vampire whose parents don't have any vampire blood in them, so they see her as a threat something that is supposed to be eliminated. Like being a quadbrid is not enough trouble she later discovers that her blood is toxic to wolves. Just a few days in the magical world she meets her wolf mate who rejects her and calls her an abomination just like everyone else. Desperate to get rid of the pain of her mate's rejection leaves, Bella consults her mother in the in-between. Who helps her find a spell that can break the bond between mates. Little does she know that breaking the bond with her wolf mate will cause her bond with her cursed vampire mate to be triggered and wake him up from his slumber. Her vampire mate whose blood lust can only be suppressed by her blood. What happens when a powerful and poisonous quadbrid is destined to mate with a vampire prince who craves her blood more than anything else? Will they find a way to be happy or will their relationship be doomed before it even starts?

Entwined follows the tumultuous journey of Janica, a young woman whose world is shaken by loss and unexpected love. Recently orphaned by her mother’s battle with cancer, Janica struggles to find her place in a world that seems to offer more obstacles than opportunities. But when fate brings Jason Morara into her life, everything changes. Jason, a man of quiet intensity, becomes her unexpected source of both comfort and complication. What starts as a chance meeting on a bus quickly evolves into a passionate connection, drawing Janica into his world—a world dominated by secrets, family betrayals, and unresolved emotions. Unbeknownst to Janica, Jason’s life is intertwined with her own in ways she never expected, especially through her job as a secretary to Jason's father, the enigmatic and controlling Mr. Peterson. As Janica navigates her growing feelings for Jason, she uncovers unsettling truths about his past, including the deep wounds left by his father’s manipulation and neglect. Peterson, a man of power and cold resolve, remains a ghostly presence in Jason’s life, and the toxic relationship between them threatens to tear them both apart. The deeper Janica falls for Jason, the more she uncovers about the tangled web of secrets that surround him—and her. She never realized that her job working for Peterson would pull her into this world of emotional manipulation, hidden agendas, and the ghosts of the past that refuse to stay buried. When the weight of Jason’s father’s influence becomes too much to bear, Janica must decide if her love for Jason is enough to fight for or if she will risk losing everything to the dark truths that threaten to consume them both. Entwined is a poignant tale of love, loss, and the power of family—where the ties that bind are both the strongest and the most dangerous forces at play. With betrayal at every turn and a love that defies the odds, Janica and Jason must face their shared past, the complexities of their relationship, and the haunting legacy of Jason’s father before they can ever hope to find their way to happiness.

Ana Smith knows that she is different from others since her childhood. She is not a genius like her sister, but she has this dark side of her that breaks out sometimes, and disaster happens after that, hence she was always asked to stay in the shadows, and so she did. But then at the age of 25, she was killed in a fire along with her grandpa. Not knowing who killed her made her soul restless, the agony of losing the only person she was capable of loving, she prayed hard to god for a miracle, and then she opened her eyes again, just 1 month before the fire. With the new chance at life, she vowed to kill and destroy whoever was involved in killing her and her grandpa. She also took back her grandpa's businesses from her toxic, brainless relatives, then turned the business back to its top position in just months, and in her search, she crossed paths with her childhood obsession. The only person who successfully plotted against her and won, but now that she is back, she will get the score even. Drake Williams is the CEO of the Williams Group. Drake was a cold and ruthless businessman and an unwilling mafia lord. When Ana came back, he was pissed, it took a lot of planning and plotting to replace her with her sister in their engagement agreement between the families and send her packing. The girl was a nightmare according to him, but he knew that the minute his grandfather found out that she was back from her hiding hole, he would do anything to get her to marry me, which he would never allow. Although Ana says she has turned a new leaf and proves to everyone with her skills, he would never believe that. Drake knew the devil in her heart; he saw it. Deake believed that there must be a reason why she is back and when he finds it maybe he could use it to get rid of her permanently. Unknown to them, their destiny was long decided. Will Ana find who killed her? Will Drake find out her secrets? Who is the mastermind behind all this?

Miyako Sakamoto never believed her quiet university life could spiral into chaos. Bookish, sweet, and always behind her glasses, she’s content with her calm days and her even calmer boyfriend, Souta Fujiwara—the boy who always walks beside her, brings her coffee, and knows her better than she knows herself. Their bond is steady, comforting—real. But comfort is fragile. And obsession is deadly. Enter Kuragari Yagami, a new transfer student with a past buried in shadows and eyes that only see one thing—Miyako. He remembers her. He's watched her. And now that he's back in her life, nothing—not friends, not love, not even her will—will stop him from making her his. As Souta and Miyako’s peaceful world begins to crack, twisted truths surface. Lies. Manipulations. A devotion so toxic, it threatens to consume them all. Because Kuragari doesn’t want to be loved. He just wants Miyako. No matter what it takes.

"Lin Weiyue was reborn into the night before her wedding to the man who killed her.** In her past life, the operating table became her coffin, courtesy of her toxic ex-fiancé and treacherous father. This time, she walked away from the altar and straight into the arms of her mortal enemy. Their marriage began as a calculated pact—until she discovered his decades-old devotion burning beneath the ice. Now, bound to the man she once vowed to destroy, Weiyue finds herself drowning in a love that rewrites every grudge... and a second chance fiercer than revenge."

Vincent was a self-taught chef. He loved food more than anything. That’s for sure. Even when the environment he worked in for half of his life became toxic, he never thought of leaving. So, when he tragically died without him knowing, the Goddess of Food asked Artemis, the Goddess who gives second life to those deserving, to reincarnate him. Artemis agreed, but on one condition. She will reincarnate Vincent not in a peaceful world but in a world where heroes become rebellious and declare themselves as the Goddess and Gods. Of course, Artemis never told Vincent about the world he’d reincarnate to. Armed with a system and the weakest skill and job, will Vincent survive in a chaotic world where he needs to fight otherworlder like him? Or will he gain the upper hand using the skill he had and incorporating it with what he’s good at? He will tame every magical beast to help him defeat his enemies. It was easy said and done, but it was actually tough. But to Vincent, he has one special weapon to defeat magical beasts, and it is the thing called FOOD. Of course, nobody hates food, right?

MR RIGHT By Gabriella Michael What if the man you thought was “the one” turned out to be your greatest lesson instead? MR RIGHT is more than just a story about love—it’s a powerful journey of self-discovery, heartbreak, healing, and the strength to choose yourself first. Told through raw experiences and emotional honesty, Gabriella Michael takes you into the heart of a young woman’s search for love and the painful detours along the way. From the thrill of first love to the devastation of betrayal, she navigates through confusing relationships, toxic bonds, and misleading promises. With every tear and heartbreak, she learns that being chosen by someone else means nothing if you haven’t chosen yourself first. This book isn’t just for the hopeless romantic—it’s for every woman who has ever doubted her worth, stayed too long, or mistaken attention for affection. It’s a bold, honest, and beautifully written guide to recognizing the wrong ones, healing from the pain, and finding the strength to wait for MR RIGHT—not the fantasy, but the real thing.

When a ruthless and dangerously possessive mafia boss, Lucien Alexandro ferrante, lays eyes on a defiant girl in a club, something inside him snaps. Obsessed and unable to let her go, he kidnaps her — not for ransom, but for revenge, control, and twisted desire. Confined within the walls of his mansion and subjected to his toxic obsession, she becomes a prisoner of his rules, his desires, and his emotional chaos. But beneath the fear, a slow-burning tension grows between them. She plots her escape, while he clings to his delusions of control. What he doesn't know is that the girl he's trying to break is planning the ultimate betrayal. A dark romance filled with obsession, power play, psychological warfare — and the unexpected consequences of toxic love.

"She Strikes Back" is a gripping tale of resilience, self-discovery, and empowerment. Sophia Reeves, a young woman trapped in a controlling relationship with powerful billionaire Marcus Blackwood, finds her world shattered when he unexpectedly proposes to end their five-year relationship. Devastated and lost, Sophia must confront the harsh reality of her diminished sense of self-worth and the years she spent molding herself to fit Marcus's expectations. As she struggles to rebuild her life, Sophia rediscovers her passion for journalism and her own latent talents. With the support of her loyal friend Zoe and a chance encounter with her old mentor, James Chen, Sophia begins to uncover a web of corruption surrounding Marcus's business empire. Determined to expose the truth and reclaim her identity, she embarks on a dangerous investigation that puts her directly in Marcus's crosshairs. Along the way, Sophia faces numerous obstacles, including Marcus's attempts to discredit and intimidate her. She also navigates complex emotions as she encounters Ethan Ryder, an FBI agent investigating Marcus, who becomes both an ally and a potential love interest. As Sophia delves deeper into the case, she must confront her own past mistakes and the temptation to seek revenge. However, Sophia's journey takes an unexpected turn when she stumbles upon an ancient magical world hidden beneath the surface of her reality. Through a series of mysterious events, she discovers that she is the descendant of a powerful lineage of sorceresses, destined to protect the balance between the mundane and the magical realms. As she learns to harness her newfound abilities, Sophia finds herself drawn into an age-old conflict between light and dark forces, with Marcus's corruption tied to a deeper, more sinister plot that threatens both worlds. The story culminates in a high-stakes confrontation where Sophia's newfound strength, intelligence, and magical prowess are put to the ultimate test. She must choose between vengeance and taking the high road, all while exposing the truth, securing her own future, and fulfilling her destiny as a guardian of the magical world. "She Strikes Back" is a powerful narrative about breaking free from toxic relationships, facing one's fears, and emerging stronger on the other side. It explores themes of personal growth, the courage to stand up against powerful adversaries, and the transformative power of self-belief. Sophia's journey from a controlled "accessory" to a confident, successful woman and a formidable sorceress serves as an inspiring testament to the indomitable human spirit and the ability to rise from the ashes of one's past.