Darth Vader Unmasked

When a proud young king demands his death mask before his reign begins, a legendary sculptor carves a face that exposes the tyrant he will become—unmasking the terrifying truth that power reveals itself before it is earned.

Tags: #Scifi, #Romance, #Horror, and #Supernatural/Paranormal. __ I. Bonded Ivory McKay and Viper Lehmann are two orphans who are kidnapped by New York City's most dangerous mafia gang. The leader has a reason why he is interested in these girls but holds many secrets that he keeps unanswered. When Ivory realizes Viper's true intentions of betraying the gang, she is stuck choosing a vicious gang and her only friend. Will Viper and Ivory be able to save themselves or will their flaws lead to their downfall? *** II. Double-Dealing Since Viper’s bitter fate, the Blue Dragons no longer consider her a threat. First, everything flows smoothly, but things slowly go downhill when coincidental stories and bizarre information are gradually exposed. As Ivory is trusted more and witnesses a realistic mafia lifestyle, an unexpected deed throws everything off-track. When processing the truth, Ivory is one step closer in discovering her captivity. When Ivory faces near death situations, which side will she choose: will she choose Blue and the gang or rebel like her former best friend? (Complete) *** III. Unmasked When Ivory and Lily return from their peaceful and relaxing two-week vacation, everything changes. From murders to romance, Ivory witnesses darker intentions and unmasks her involvement with The Blue Dragons. Ivory thought that Blue was crazy, but seeing what he is capable of with the fellow gang members truly makes fear run through her veins. Interestingly enough, Ivory faces Blue's many personas, and wonders where her life will lead next. If Ivory does leave the gang, will it be her decision or someone else’s? (Serializing) (TBA)

Yoon Jae-Hwan (21) is not your average high school student. Beneath the uniform lies one of South Korea’s youngest elite undercover agents, sent on a mission that could change the future of the country. His target: a secret criminal network that recruits high school students into a dark underworld of underground fights, drug trafficking, and blood-soaked contracts. In this world, teenagers are currency, and violence is the only language that holds power. Each year, the notorious “School Tournament” is held — a brutal survival competition where the strongest students battle for the chance to become the personal bodyguard of a powerful mafia boss. Fame, fortune, and freedom await the winner. Death awaits the weak. To dismantle this operation from within, Jae-Hwan must enter the tournament himself — but the deeper he goes, the more blurred the line becomes between duty and survival, justice and bloodlust. How long can he wear the mask of a student before someone unmasks the deadly agent beneath?

She never knew the truth about her family—until the night a masked man saved her. Ariella grew up protected, sheltered by her overbearing brothers. But behind their smiles were bloodstained hands, buried secrets, and enemies that never forget. That night, the masked man came. He saved her. Then disappeared. Years later, he returns—unmasked, unmerciful, and unbelievably dangerous. Kael DeLuca. The name her brothers hate. The heir to the rival mafia empire that once tried to destroy them. He wants her now. And Kael always gets what he wants. But Ariella isn’t the same naïve girl anymore. She's torn between the man who makes her heart race... And the family who will never forgive her if she falls for him. He says she belongs to him. Her brothers say they’ll kill him. She just might destroy them all.

Wenyan read a book in which a cannon-fodder character sharing her name was a false heiress. After the true heiress assumed her position, the impostor tried to secure her place in the wealthy family by drugging the eldest son and making a done deal out of a cooked rice, only to be unmasked by the Shen Family and end up committing suicide in despair. Wenyan was furious to see such an ending. How could one not survive without the backing of a wealthy family? Hadn't the family provided her with a luxury house and countless luxury goods? Just selling those off would fetch tens of millions. She was just a hopeless case! If she were the Wenyan in the book, she would have relinquished her position and just lived laid-back like a salted fish! But when she woke up from her sleep, she actually transmigrated into the book. True to her word, she stopped scheming. Overnight she packed her bags, sold her house, car, and bags, and looked for a job. - The entire Shen Family noticed the change in Wenyan, their adopted daughter. Not only had she moved out obediently, but she also never caused any trouble again. Even more bizarre was that they could now see her innermost thoughts! 【Dad, Mom, I never wanted to usurp your nest, but the DNA test results of the true daughter have issues. In fact, she's even more fake than I, the bogus heiress.】 Shen Family parents: ...... Then the long-lost 'daughter' who had been found was exposed as an impostor and taken away by the police for questioning. 【Big brother, that schoolmate of yours is no good, he's a corporate spy, the illegitimate child of the Shen Family's archenemies.】 Shen Family's eldest son: ...... Afterwards, the schoolmate got caught stealing confidential documents and was also taken away by the police for questioning. 【Second brother, you are such a pure and noble person, you mustn't be with the Qin Family's daughter, she's just using you, her heart is actually set on someone else.】 Shen Family's second son: ...... Thank you, I'll look into it. 【And third brother, fourth brother......】 In the end, nobody could have predicted that the Shen Family's most undistinguished adopted daughter would become the pampered daughter-in-law.

In this world, every child in the kingdom of Azrathis must drink the juice of the sacred Celestara Fruit. It awakens their blood—revealing their destiny. Red is normal. Silver is noble. Gold is divine. But when Leon Graves drinks it... His blood turns purple. A color long lost to history. The color of demons. The color of destruction. as Leon dives deeper into the truth of his power—he begins to uncover something far darker. The world is not what it seems. The history they teach? Twisted. The bloodlines they worship? Corrupt. The very country he was raised to protect… built on lies. And at the center of it all—his blood. His curse. His fate.

Abandoned at birth. Exiled through holy fire. Raised in the jaws of hell. Amon was cast into the abyss as a child — sacrificed by the Pope himself under the lie of “divine will.” Born with royal blood and labeled a cursed vessel, he was fed to the demons. But he didn’t die. He learned. He adapted. He devoured. Twenty years later, he sits upon a throne of bone, the soul of a demon king burning within him, his humanity twisted by betrayal and survival. Now, he is no longer just a man. No longer just a demon. He is something else. As war brews across realms and ancient powers awaken, Amon sets his eyes on the ultimate prize: The Key to the Human World. To reclaim what was stolen. To unmask false gods. To conquer both Heaven and Hell. Let the world beware — The soul devourer has returned.

An anonymous student runs a scandalous blog that exposes everyone’s secrets at an elite boarding school. When a mysterious new girl arrives with her own hidden past, she’s given one mission: unmask the Blogger or become their next target.

The world whispers with hidden horrors. Every day, bizarre cases surface that defy logic and chill the soul. ​The city's most popular bun shop?​​ Rumor has it the secret ingredient isn't pork... ​A luxurious, sought-after mansion?​​ Fresh blood inexplicably seeps from its walls. ​The beautiful campus queen who died tragically?​​ Each anniversary, another student vanishes without a trace. ​Hospital Building 7's forbidden wing?​​ Does the legend of the reanimated infant hold a kernel of terrifying truth? Meet ​Chen An, ​China's last true "Wu Zuo"​​ – a coroner whose lineage traces back ​three thousand years. Armed with ancient forensic techniques passed down through generations and an eerie, unwanted gift – ​the ability to commune with the dead​ – Chen An is thrust into the heart of these macabre mysteries. ​His mission:​​ Peel back the veil of the supernatural and expose the brutal, human truth. Where others see ghosts, Chen An sees evidence. Where fear paralyzes, he dissects the scene. ​Prepare to enter the grisly underbelly:​​ ​Unmask​ the motives of a meticulous serial killer. ​Delve​ into the twisted psyche of an addict consumed by dark desires. ​Confront​ the chilling reality behind whispers of vampirism and necrophilia. ​Decipher​ the secrets held by those with unsettling, unnatural eyes. ​Witness​ the most baffling cases from the darkest corners of the police archives. ​CORPSE WHISPERER​ is a pulse-pounding journey into forensic investigation steeped in ancient tradition and shadowed by the supernatural. Chen An walks the razor's edge between the world of the living and the echoes of the dead, proving time and again: ​There are no ghosts here... only the chilling handiwork of the living.​​ Can he silence the corpses' whispers and bring justice before the darkness consumes him?

In the shining metropolis of New Osaka, the elite rule with gold-plated lies and silver-tongued deception. Behind their lavish towers and polished smiles festers a world of corruption — unseen, unchecked, and unstoppable. But in the shadows, justice has a new name: Silver Guardian. No one knows who he is. No one knows why he fights. All they know is that when the corrupt rise too high, he tears them down — one system at a time. By day, he’s Kaito Renshiro, a sleepy, sarcastic college student who can barely make it to class on time. By night, he’s a high-tech vigilante waging a one-man war against the hidden elite, exposing the rot at the heart of society. As Silver Guardian dismantles the underworld piece by piece, his actions draw the attention of four very different women — each with their own secrets, connections, and reasons to get involved: Aika Tsukino, the perfect student council president… and daughter of a corrupt senator. Reina Takahashi, a tech genius obsessed with unmasking the Silver Guardian. Miyu Kanzaki, a deadly assassin sent to kill him… who starts questioning everything. Sora Amemiya, the cheerful barista with a haunting past and a mysterious calm. Together — or perhaps against him — they become entangled in a web of romance, danger, and hilarious misunderstandings. As Kaito fights to stay hidden and stay alive, the line between hero and outlaw blurs. But the deeper he goes, the more he learns: this corruption isn't just political — it's global. Ancient. And it's watching him back. Can one man save the world… without ever revealing who he really is?

For Leo, life is best lived quietly, especially when he's savoring a perfectly crafted meal. But beneath his shy exterior lies "PalatePilot," an anonymous online food critic whose passionate reviews are gaining an unexpected following. When his heartfelt take on Umi's Noodle Bar suddenly goes viral, "PalatePilot" becomes a local legend, bringing unprecedented crowds to the struggling ramen shop. Forced into the limelight he desperately avoids, Leo finds his quiet world unraveling. He's got his loyal best friend, Sam, by his side, but he also has to contend with a sharp, rival critic determined to unmask him. Can this unassuming underdog balance his secret fame with his desire for a normal life, all while shaping the very flavors of his city?

Galaxy Ascendant In a far-future utopia where brilliance—not birthright—opens every door, nineteen-year-old Alex Novar is quietly certain of only two things: his photographic memory and his restless desire to do something that matters. When an elite aptitude test reveals he’s a one-in-a-trillion prodigy with latent psychic potential, Alex is drafted into a dazzling academy that forges the galaxy’s future leaders. Under the watchful mind of Celeste—an AI companion installed directly in his thoughts—Alex hurtles through zero-gravity duels, neural-VR crisis drills and white-knuckle hyperspace jumps, all while learning the hardest lesson of all: power means nothing without purpose. But as he masters telepathic focus and multi-tier navigation, a rogue intellect lurks in the network’s shadows, hijacking nanotech systems and sowing chaos across the stars. Tasked with unmasking the threat, Alex must leap from top cadet to frontline guardian, teaming with a rival-turned-ally, a shy tech savant and his steadfast AI to confront a bitter genius determined to shatter the very meritocracy that discarded him. The showdown will test the limits of Alex’s newly awakened abilities—and his belief that hard work and hope can still light the darkest reaches of space. Blending pulse-pounding action with Sloan-style optimism, Galaxy Ascendant rockets from first-day jitters to interstellar intrigue, leaving readers breathless for the next horizon beyond the final page.

In the heart of Cape Town’s gang-ravaged streets, where the law is often outgunned and the innocent forgotten, one man decides he’s had enough. Brian, a quiet, light-skinned coloured 26 year old from the Cape Flats, wakes up every day surrounded by poverty, crime, and the ghosts of friends lost too soon. But he’s not a soldier. He’s not a cop. He’s just a young man with a black hoodie, a red ski mask, and fists trained by street fights and pain. Armed with nothing but grit, street-smarts, and a code of justice, Brian begins his war against gang lords, drug dens, and corruption. But being a hero in South Africa isn’t about capes or powers, it’s about surviving each night and protecting those who’ve been forgotten. As his legend grows, so do the threats: rival gangs want him dead, the cops want him unmasked, and someone in the shadows is pulling strings far beyond the Cape Flats. In a city where being a hero means becoming a target, can Brian rise above the violence or will he become just another body on the pavement?

In Melbourne’s sultry glow, a lavish world trembles. A shocking death tears through bonds, sparking betrayal and buried secrets. Passion ignites, trust crumbles in a web of tangled ties. Police falter, their probe failing to unmask the darkness. What stalks this gilded realm—deception, doom? Chaos creeps, threatening to topple all. Dare to unravel a haunting mystery of loss and lies before the empire falls?

Jason was just an ordinary everyday construction site worker, he had no goals in life and had no expectations. He just planned to live a simple life with his mother, until one day something unexpected happened. He doesn't know if it was fate or if it was just a coincidence, but one thing he knew for sure was that it changed his life completely. Join him as he goes through the trials of his life and unmask the mysterys surrounding him. Watch as he carried out one of the greatest heists ever recorded in history. NB: This is my first time writing a book, so the wording might not be good at the start but will progress as time goes by.

“What is it?” Sylteena crooked her head as she watched the tall beast before her slowly look away. “Nevermind…” “Nevermind?” She blinked twice. “You are clearly in a bad mood. You have been like this since yesterday evening because of something, how can I not mind—” “I want to do it.” “Do it? Do what?” Sylteena was far too confused about the beast who obviously was acting off throughout the whole day, carrying a somewhat pouty expression. Again, he responded with the long silence he had been snubbing her with since morning. Sylteena was losing patience. “What exactly do you want to do?—” “To make you make those sounds… The ones we heard yesterday at the bar restroom...” Sylteena’s eyes widened. The breeze and trees seemed to have stilled to eavesdrop of their conversation. Sylteena then uttered in disbelief. “Y- You want to make me… M- Moan?…” The beast shielded the side of his face with his large palm. “Do not be so loud about it…” • • • “W- What are you wearing?!” Anthony exclaimed. “A dress, Your Highness,” Sylteena curtsied. Anthony’s eyes skimmed across the deep wide neckline of the silk dress that clung to her figure. His eyelids forgetting how to blink. Did she add weight?… His gaze failed to bear shame as he outlined her figure, thinking to himself… In those specifics places? How come he never noticed... “You can not wear that abomination to the Ball!” His voice was curt and unapologetic. “But, Your Highness, why not—” “No.” He‘d be damned if he let her step out into their Royal carriage in that. Anthony gulped, knowing fully well she might not make it to the Ball with a piece of clothing on by the time the carriage reaches there… His knuckles turn white. • • • In the Sorcerer Kingdom, where magic is the normal way of life and living, Sylteena Benedict, the supposed “Cursed one”, said to be the origin of the kingdoms catastrophes, has her misery of a life takes an abrupt shift when she is selected to marry the crown Prince by divine powers. Unfortunately, her marriage is to the enigmatic Prince Anthony — One who bears a dark secret that is the root of his ruthlessness. As she navigates the treacherous landscape of court politics and family feud, Sylteena discovers a beast in the forest who challenges everything she thought she knew about love and loyalty. Torn between the ruthless prince and the mysterious creature, Sylteena must choose her path and confront the true nature of her heart's desire. - "Where humanity and beasthood blur, love becomes a perilous puzzle."

In a world where mystery intertwines with legendary powers, Arthur is born a vagabond—without a past, yet royal blood runs through his veins. Once a mighty king of the Eternal Domain—a realm known only to a rare few—he was betrayed in a horrifying act… a poisoning that turned his life into a nightmare. Upon awakening on Planet Earth, he encounters a mysterious system that unveils to him magical realms, hunter and player worlds, the realms of Morium and Cultivation—each one locked by a hidden seal that bars his access. With every step forward, Arthur uncovers new secrets about his true power and his enigmatic destiny. Will Arthur reclaim his lost kingdom, unmask those who betrayed him, and unlock the sealed worlds? Or will he remain trapped in a world he doesn’t understand? An epic journey begins now… across five realms where power clashes with destiny, and history is written by those with the courage—and strength—to seize it.

To the world, Riku Aoyama is nothing but a loudmouthed class clown. He’s the type to trip over flat ground, crack terrible jokes during tests, and bring chaos into any room with a single grin. Teachers sigh. Classmates laugh. No one takes him seriously. And that’s exactly how he wants it. Because beneath the smile, behind the awkward stumbles and endless chatter… Lies a terrifying genius. At just seventeen, Riku has lived through horrors no child should face. Abandoned by his real parents and taken in by a cruel stepfamily, Riku learned to survive not with fists or tears—but with a mask. His abusers see only a weak, naïve boy. His classmates see a happy-go-lucky fool. But the world? The world unknowingly bows before the brilliance of The Ghost Detective—a faceless legend responsible for solving hundreds of impossible crimes. Since the age of nine, Riku has cracked cold cases, exposed corrupt officials, and hunted killers, all while hiding behind a fake account and his carefully crafted persona. His mind is a weapon. His body, honed in secret training since the age of five, is a fortress. He can fight, escape, disappear, and outthink the deadliest of foes. But no one knows. No one can know. Because the truth would break everything. Even more dangerous than the murderers he hunts are the three boys now circling his heart. One is his fiercely loyal childhood friend who would burn the world to protect him. Another is a rival he never expected to meet again. And the third… a ghost from his painful past. With each case he solves, the ticking of his mysterious, unremovable watch grows louder. It only ticks when he's closest to the truth… or on the brink of disaster. Left behind by parents he can barely remember, the ancient clock is both his guide and his curse. As danger creeps into his double life, and love threatens to unmask him, Riku’s greatest challenge isn’t the darkness of the world—it’s keeping his own from slipping through the cracks. Because if anyone discovers who he really is… It won’t be just his secrets that die. ¦[Let them laugh at his smile. Let them believe he’s harmless. Because when the mask breaks— The world will never be the same.]¦

Eight teenagers are in school camp, prepping for a major exam. The gang are happy to be reunited, but there's someone else who's happy...for the wrong reasons. Can these teens unmask the "boss" while playing on his game board?

Calleous Ambrosia Ciltara dearly loves and supports his elder brother, so much so that he decided to be his sword and shield and take a solemn vow to support and protect his brother and become a blood knight. A condition that the whole of Auraxia deems the most majestic position after a king’s but also the most dangerous, despite its grandness, that almost no one can do it. Damon Farris Briar is a crown prince who loves his family and his kingdom. He devoted himself to be the perfect prince in order to do what’s best for his kingdom’s glory. If he deems something dangerous to his kingdom, he will not hesitate to exterminate it, but if it would benefit the kingdom, he will get it no matter what. It was the fate or probably the goddess herself pulling some strings, that these two different individuals would meet. Because of the hidden danger that someone wanted to set up a war between kingdoms, Calleous and Damon had tacit cooperation and decided to team up to unmask the person behind it as well as prevent the war from happening. But as the two unravel more secrets and prevent more fomentations of the enemy, the more these two individuals become entangled in a different drive of unexpected desires and a rollercoaster set of emotions that are harder to fathom. The more they stick together, the more they realize that their deep love for what they once thought of as treasures is turning into a love and obsession for each other. Will they continue to be fixated on this uncontrollable passion or will they break this fieriness and do a forced redirection?

“In the world of lies, truth isn’t just hidden—it’s rewritten. What you see is what you're meant to believe, but not what is. Reality here is sculpted, manufactured, worn like a costume. And the deeper you look, the more you realize the world itself is a lie.” Not a truth been told, not a lie you haven't seen. In the fractured continent of Veritas, truth is not sacred—it’s a casualty. Twenty masked nations survive on deception, bound by treaties inked in lies and ruled by those who lie best. But at the center of this web is the Game: a deadly contest of manipulation, misdirection, and survival. Some play to climb. Others play because they must. And in every generation, two legends are whispered: the Liar King—who will rule by perfect deceit—and the Lie Eater—who will tear the Game apart with raw truth. In Veritas, a mask is more than disguise—it is law, weapon, and identity. To walk unmasked is an act of war. Children learn to lie before they learn to write, and nobles duel not with swords, but with implication and silence. Truth corrodes; lies evolve. But now, something has shifted. Rumors stir of an heir born without a mask. Ancient alliances fracture overnight. Entire houses collapse under secrets whispered in the wrong ear. Some say the Liar King is rising. Others believe the Lie Eater walks among them. And caught in the spiral are those who still seek truth—however fragile, however doomed. As Veritas teeters on the edge of unraveling, a single question echoes behind every smile, every betrayal, every mask: “Deception isn’t a tactic. It’s the blood of the Game.” The Liar King is a psychological fantasy thriller where truth is a weapon, lies are currency, and only those who understand both can hope to endure. In this world, perception is power—and no mask stays on forever. Author’s Note This is a work of fiction. While it explores themes of deception, power, and moral ambiguity, it does so as a form of storytelling—not as a reflection of the author’s personal beliefs. The narrative contains allegory, myth, and symbolic elements that are not meant to represent or promote real-world ideologies, idolatry, false deities, or beliefs contrary to divine truth. Any supernatural or fantastical elements are purely fictional and are used only to serve the thematic depth of the story. The author remains committed to their personal faith and values throughout the creative process.

In a world where vast oceans dominate and power flows through blood, only a rare few are chosen. At the age of twelve, a sacred ritual awakens hidden abilities in one out of every ten children—marking their place in a world ruled by strength and mystery. Blood color defines power, from elemental forces to mind-altering gifts—and even darker, more demonic abilities. But buried within ancient bloodlines lie secrets too dangerous to surface. As war brews and loyalties fracture, forgotten myths begin to resurface, hinting at powers long believed to be legend. In the chaos that follows, the rise of the Unmasked threatens to change everything.

The city’s underworld lives in fear of Vesper — a ruthless assassin who strikes only at midnight, leaving behind a single blade engraved with the letter ‘V’ embedded in the victim’s heart. Feared for their strength and precision, Vesper is believed to be a man — a shadow no one dares to cross. For Valerio Moretti, Vesper’s name is more than just a whispered legend. Years ago, the elusive killer claimed his grandfather’s life, leaving a scar Valerio has never forgotten. Now, as rumors of Vesper’s return spread, Valerio knows one thing — the assassin is closing in. Meanwhile, Leona Vale, a bubbly newcomer with an infectious smile, couldn’t be more out of place in Valerio’s violent world. Soft-hearted, a little clumsy, and hopelessly naive, Leona is the least likely person to survive the chaos of the criminal underworld — yet somehow, she does. Known more for spilling drinks than holding her ground, she’s quickly dismissed as a harmless bystander. But as bodies begin to fall and threats draw closer, Valerio faces a race against time to unmask the assassin stalking his empire — before Vesper strikes again. In a world ruled by shadows and blood, some threats hide in plain sight — and the deadliest ones leave no trace at all.

In a game where survival means everything, death isn’t just the end — it’s a beginning. Ethan Ryder — codename Recoil — was once a top-tier gamer. Now, he's trapped inside Eternity’s Edge, the world’s deadliest virtual battleground where victory means fortune, but failure means erasure — in-game and out in the real world. Armed with precision aim, quantum hacks, and pure grit, Recoil battles rival players, corrupted systems, and betrayal from within. When his closest ally is murdered during a trap set by the ruthless Reaper and the enigmatic Athena, Recoil vows revenge — but in this twisted world, trust is a loaded gun, and loyalty can get you killed. Every zone conquered. Every enemy outsmarted. Every move a heartbeat from death. Welcome to the Edge. No respawns. No mercy. No way out — except through. > "Survive the game. Unmask the traitors. Rewrite fate — or be deleted forever." *** Author’s Note Welcome to Eternity’s Edge — a world where loyalty is rare, betrayal is currency, and survival is earned one brutal fight at a time. This isn’t just another story about leveling up. It’s about revenge. It's about outsmarting the system. It’s about clawing your way to the top when the world — both virtual and real — is stacked against you. If you’re here for: Savage battles that leave your heart racing Plot twists that punch you in the gut Rivals who’ll make you cheer and curse Characters who bleed, sweat, and fight like hell ...then you’re in the right place. New chapters every week. Strap in, because Recoil’s story is just getting started — and once you step into the Edge, there’s no logging out. — Peace Walker ( Author)

At ALO Company, power, ambition and underground secrets work hand in hand. Roxanna Davis, the sharp and relentless Chief Sustainability Officer, has one goal unmask the person who sabotaged her project. With the company’s future hanging in the balance, she can’t afford any distractions. But Carlton Nakamura is a distraction she never saw coming. The newly elected President, young, powerful, and frustratingly charming, is already bolted by his father’s expectations and an engagement he never wanted. Carlton and Roxanna have always clashed, with their differences making cooperation a constant battle. Yet, as they battle crisis after crisis together, their differences start to blur, and something unexpected forms between them. While Terra, Roxanna’s sharp-eyed best friend and co-worker, sees the tension simmering beneath their arguments, Roxanna remains ignorant, too caught up in the storm threatening her team. But the deeper she digs, the more dangerous her mission becomes. Someone in the shadows wants her investigation buried and they’ll stop at nothing to make sure it is. Can Roxanna uncover the truth before it’s too late? And when the dust settles, will she finally see what’s been right in front of her all along? Or will Carlton’s love go unnoticed… until it’s too late?

After being flogged to death for a crime she didn’t commit, Calista received a second chance when a system contracted her. It was simple: complete tasks and she could earn a second chance in life. After completing several of them, the chance to reincarnate in her original world and body was finally granted to her. However, unlike others, she didn’t want revenge against the people who killed her or wanted to unmask what truly transpired back then. All she wanted was to live peacefully and enjoy the bounty benefits which came with the reincarnation. And that was something she found when she met a man she fell in love with in some backward village. Unfortunately, all that was broken when her husband of five years perished at the hands of bandits. Things went downhill when Calista married her second husband, Orson, an amnesiac man whom she scammed into marrying her. But things weren't as simple as they seemed— Orson might be hiding some secrets of his own. Led on a path of revenge that Calista never thought she would be on, she soon realized that Orson might have more to do with her first life and death than he led on. If he knew she was still alive, he might kill her again. That meant that this time, Calista might have to strike first.

Volume 1: Whispers Of Desires: A Sense Of Duty In a world where duty and love collide, Nia, the eldest daughter of an aristocratic family, finds herself thrust into a political alliance with the ruthless Vampire King, Kiyoshi. As both kingdoms grapple with the mysterious disappearance of human and vampire children, Nia and Kiyoshi embark on a journey to uncover the truth. Amidst the chaos and danger, a forbidden romance blossoms between Nia and Kiyoshi. Bound by duty, they navigate the treacherous path of their arranged marriage, while their hearts yearn for something more. Together, they must unravel the dark secrets that haunt their kingdoms and find a way to bring peace and justice to their people. "You may kiss the bride," proclaimed the officiant. Nia froze, panicked. She had never been kissed before! Sensing her unease, King Kiyoshi gently tilted her chin upward. His eyes were cold and yet she found herself trusting him despite her misgivings. His lips brushed against hers, soft and tentative at first, then with growing confidence. His kiss was not demanding or forceful, but rather a tender exploration of her mouth. It sent a shiver through her body, making her heart race and her cheeks flush with heat. As they turned to face their kingdoms, cheers erupted, both within the hall and from the masses gathered outside. Though nervous for what was to come, Nia could not help but feel a sense of elation. She was the Queen of Ivamis, and her husband was the most powerful king in the land. The weight of their responsibilities was not lost on her, but she also knew that they would face these challenges together...hopefully. Volume 2: Whispers Of Desires: A Sense Of Truth In the kingdoms of Niameda, Althea, and Ivamis, trade ships are mysteriously vanishing without a trace. When Kazi, the fierce General of Niameda and sister to Queen Nia of Ivamis, risks her life to save the King of Althea from an assassination attempt, he offers her an unthinkable reward - marriage to his arrogant second son, Prince Azreal. Repulsed by the idea of being bound to a man in a society that demands female submission, Kazi hatches a daring plan. She disguises herself as a male guard to infiltrate Althea's royal family and investigate the missing trade ships from the inside. However, her deception takes an unexpected turn when she is assigned as Prince Azreal's personal guard. As the charming yet infuriating Prince slowly breaks down Kazi's defenses, an undeniable attraction begins to simmer between them. But their growing feelings are built on a foundation of lies. Prince Azreal believes his guard is a man, while Kazi hides her true identity and motive for being in Althea. Tensions mount further as romantic rivals pursue Kazi, unaware of her disguise. In a race against time to uncover the truth behind the vanishing ships before it shatters the fragile peace between kingdoms, Kazi realizes the enemy may be close. Can a relationship born from deception survive? And will she unmask the real culprit before all three kingdoms are consumed by tragedy? Volume 3: Whispers Of Desires: A Sense Of Courage Adanna, a plus-size woman of 27 and the third of her family's daughters, fears the inevitable label of spinster as she remains unmarried. Frustrated with her lack of prospects, she decides to take her search for a husband into her own hands. After one attempt ends in disappointment, a friend suggests a bold alternative: a journey to another kingdom, where a competition for a Duke's hand awaits. But this isn't just any kingdom-it's Aerionia, a realm of griffin riders. Accompanied by Princess Serena, sister of King Kiyoshi, Adanna ventures to compete, only to find herself caught up in more than courtly games. A mysterious series of threats and the Duke's father's sudden disappearance cast a shadow over the contest. Will Adanna find the love she seeks, or will danger eclipse her dreams?

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