The Door By Richard Edwards

The thirty-two-year-old business tycoon, Lu Yinchu, married a woman ten years his junior. The woman was nondescript and insignificant with a mysterious background. In the living room, a certain lady angrily slammed down her tablet before turning to glare at the man who was slowly walking in with a cup of tea. "Husband, there are people online saying that I'm not good enough for you!" "Oh?" The man glanced at her calmly. "In what way are you not good enough for me?" "They said I'm flat-chested!" The woman's face was flushed with anger! Without rushing, the man set down his teacup, pulled the little lady into his arms, and smirked. "Is that so? Let me see..."

As the only child of her late Alpha father, Avery Jae was meant to inherit her family’s legacy. But on the day of her arranged marriage to Alpha Lucian, her world crumbles. Rejected, humiliated, and cast aside for her own cousin, Avery barely escapes with her life only to find out a much deeper secret. One that changes everything. When Avery awakens, she finds herself in a foreign land, caught by the ruthless guards of the Vehiron pack, led by the infamous Alpha Cain. Tall, broad and as dangerous as the army he commands. Alpha Cain has a reputation that sends chills down the spine of even the most dangerous warriors. Haunted by his dark past, he has vowed never to take a mate, yet the moment he lays eyes on Avery, everything changes. With a single word, Avery is bound to Cain—whether he wants it or not. In a world where betrayal runs deep, can Avery ever trust the alpha who might just be her worst enemy.

When book editor Liriel stumbles upon a mysterious novel in a forgotten corner of an old library, she never expects it to draw her into a world beyond her own. As she flips through the book’s pages, Liriel finds herself inside the dark world of Ashwood— a kingdom haunted by shadows. Unwillingly her path crossed with Lucian Aldric Vaelan– the antagonist of the book, the enigmatic prince who seems to know more than he lets on, whose gaze lingers a moment too long, and whose touch is a dangerous promise. Under his watchful eye, Liriel is drawn deeper into a web of political intrigue and ancient curses, Where the more she explores, the more she realizes she may be entangled in a story that was never just a story. Caught between reality and the shadowed corridors of Ashwood’s court, Liriel must choose: stay close to Lucian and risk her heart, or find a way home before she loses herself in his world entirely. But Lucian has his own plans. And in a kingdom ruled by fear and power, no one escapes the Villain Prince unscathed.

Sebastian is called by many different names: lunatic, madman, crazy, and a monster.  
Pretending to be human is an effortless task; calculating and flirtatious is a mask he carries for centuries, playing with the lives of those around him as if they’re just a game. 
His closed heart never lets anyone in, keeping a distance from anyone except for his annoying family, who live and protect each other. Despite having a dysfunctional, crazy family yet being regarded with suspicion and dread, his heart longs for more.  
On that fateful night, he never thought it was possible for him to have another emotional connection.  
A young, feral boy carrying a hunter-knife is surrounded by blood, snow, and dead wolves in the forest. Why does his youthful body carry a grotesque canvas of scars like they tell a gruesome past? Why do his eyes carry a heavy burden that's too young for a human? Or is he a human in the first place? 
As he gets to know the bratty Atlas, who angers him and challenges him, test him to the limits. If it was anyone else, he would not hesitate sending them to their grave.  Soon, he would learn that Atlas carries a heavy, dark secret, where Sebastian had to look for an answer in Atlas's past and must decide if he's worth protecting.  ***
Flirtatious, heartless, and bored gong/seme/top protagonist x clingly, bratty, and ruthless shou 
Sebastian x Atlas 
Additionally tags: dark, mysterious, BL, age-difference, thriller, psychological, supernatural creatures, slow romance, murder, dub-con, tragic past, comedy, and horror (I don’t own the picture on the cover.)

"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?

She had just experienced the most humiliating rejection, unable to take the taunting anymore, she lashes out and runs into the woods to escape judgment. What she wasn't expecting was to run into the arms of drunk rogue wolves who wanted nothing but trouble. Fighting to survive and nearly losing the battle, she is saved by a handsome stranger who turns out to be her second mate. As the moon rises in all of its glory, they have a fiery night of passion, and by morning, he is gone. What happens when Melissa is accused of being a slut and then finds out that she is pregnant, and what happens when her stranger comes to save her but this time brings knowledge of who he was. An enemy. Her mate. How does she escape the same fate her parents had? She had a responsibility now, and that was to take care of her new family, and nothing was going to get in the way of that.

Yuki, a high school junior, dies heroically saving a stranger and is reincarnated in a fantasy world, where he discovers an extraordinary and unrivaled power.

Loved by Logan Maverick, who is seven years younger than her, Grace finds it hard to accept his love—especially since she has been married before, while Logan is a rising model in the spotlight. However, as time passes and Logan’s persistence grows, her heart softens, and she begins to see him as her last hope. Insecurity constantly plagues her, particularly since Logan is a famous model with many fans and always pursued by paparazzi. She tries to distance herself multiple times, but Logan holds her back, even making their relationship public, leaving her with no way to escape. Yet, this only brings her waves of criticism from Logan’s fan, who mock her for her age and social status. On top of that, she must deal with Logan's childish, emotional, mischievous, and selfish behavior, making the relationship feel toxic. Will she be able to endure? Or will Logan keep holding on to her? Will his reckless behavior drive Grace away in the end?

"So this is the new girl Tammy got fired for." A deep male voice rumbled. My blood felt electrified in my veins giving me goosebumps. Who was this? The chair spun around revealing a very drool worthy man. His hair was a chocolaty brown, and looked silky. is face was extremely angular and fine cut, like I could prick my finger on his jaw. His eyes were amber, but the yellow was clearer in his eyes than it was in Devon's. He was huge. Definitely 6 something. His shoulders were broadly set. A hand covered my eyes. "Stop oggling my cousin." Devon growled. I scoffed at him, batting away his hand. "I'm merely eying my new opponent." I can't believe I was just caught staring. What was wrong with me?

Caught in the most humiliating moment of her life, Isabella Sheffield watches in disbelief as her long-time boyfriend marries another woman right before her eyes. Seething with rage as the shameless couple flaunts their happiness, Isabella impulsively turns to the stranger beside her and blurts out, "Let's get married." She fully expects rejection. Instead, he agrees. Before she can process what's happening, Isabella goes from single and heartbroken to unexpectedly married. Her new husband, a powerful and enigmatic CEO, quickly turns her world upside down. What was supposed to be a fake marriage of convenience becomes something far more complicated as he spoils her, shields her from harm, and shows her a love she's never known. Slowly, Isabella finds herself drawn to his warmth and care. But when boundaries blur and her husband's "hands-off" promise seems to vanish, Isabella is forced to confront her growing feelings. "Can you stop being so handsy?" she huffs, retreating to the corner of the bed with an indignant glare. "Of course," he replies with a mischievous smirk—just before pulling her into his arms and sealing her protests with a kiss. Isabella thought she knew what she was getting into. But with this man, every promise and every rule seems to lead to the same conclusion: her falling deeper into his embrace.

[PAUSED: To be continued when I finish my ongoing book! Sorry for the inconveniences.] "I have claimed you, Anastasia. From now on, you can never go back to him. Think about me and start erasing unwanted memories of him." Mateo's breath grazed on her neck as he grabbed and pinned her to the wall. ~ ~ ~ On her boyfriend's promotion, Anastasia gave Noah, his dream car and he engaged her because of happiness. She thought her days of being in failed relationships was over but a night to her wedding, she visited Noah for an urgent matter but caught him on bed with another woman. Noah's affair had been going on even before their engagement, he has been cheating on her and has no regret. Anastasia loved him, she was willing to give him a second chance if he promised to change but it was the opposite for Noah as he rejected her and broke their wedding. Wandering in the harsh city of NY, Anastasia almost gave up, not until she crossed paths with Mateo Emerson, her ex-boyfriend's boss. Mateo was willing to hire her as his secretary in his multi-purpose company but he has terms and conditions. Can Anastasia keep up with it? What happens when Noah comes back for a second chance?

Ryo Tanaka, a struggling college student, works tirelessly at multiple part-time jobs to make ends meet. In a bid to earn some extra cash, he volunteers for a paid drug research study, unaware that it will alter the course of his life forever. The experiment takes a disastrous turn, leaving Ryo bedridden with a high fever for several days. But when he finally awakens, he finds himself in a world plunged into chaos. A deadly virus has ravaged the city, turning its inhabitants into ravenous, flesh-eating zombies. Streets once bustling with life now lay desolate, the remnants of civilization crumbling under the weight of the apocalypse.

World where doors lead to out of world apartments to fight monsters and collect rewards is shown how harsh it is for the unlucky ones with finding rare "apartments".

"I told you not to touch me," Audrey said. "In front of people," He reminded her. Audrey could feel the smirk in his voice. ~~~ Audrey's seventeen years in the Grey Blood pack were like a caged animal. She lived each day dreading the next unexpected thing the Alpha could punish her for. Audrey tried hard to understand the mysterious dream she'd been having, but nothing made sense to her, she was lost. She wished to be freed from the Grey Blood pack, but she lost all hope of survival when she found herself locked and chained in the cold dark dungeon. She hated him, she cursed him as her blood drained from her. She was happy to die and go away from that monster-alpha. Audrey awoke in a magical world where she learned everything about herself, she cultivated herself to become the strongest wolf and witch alive. One item though, led her back to the last place she wanted to be. Alpha Aloha Lake ruled the Grey Blood pack, the largest and strongest pack in the States. He was known to be brutal, even the mafia feared him. Nothing or anyone bothered him, except one; the damned bitch Audrey. He hated her, and he would make her pay for her mother's sins. But he could not kill her...yet. Alpha Lake emotionlessly stared at Audrey's bleeding body that lay on the cold dungeon floor, he ordered his beta to dispose of her without a second thought. One year later the enemies met again. Will hatred be the only emotion they share? Could they resist the fatal attraction they felt for each other?

Software engineer Lila Vaughn at Starlink uncovers a mysterious alien signal embedded in the system, triggering a global chain reaction of volcanic eruptions, strange weather, and seismic activity. As tensions rise between the world’s superpowers, Lila discovers that the signal is linked to extraterrestrial technology—which Elon Musk has secretly used to advance his Mars colonization plans. But the tech’s true purpose is far more dangerous: it’s a weapon that could spark global war and destruction. Lila must decide whether to expose the truth or protect humanity from a devastating future. Signal from the Stars is a fast-paced, high-stakes thriller that explores the dark side of ambition, alien technology, and humanity's fate.

She was the sole daughter of the leader of the Fox clan. After her mother’s death, she had been brought by with utmost care by her father and two brothers. Due to their overprotective nature, she had led a carefree life. Unknown to the harshness of the outside world, she thought life was a fairy tale. But following an unexpected accident, everything had changed. She found herself married to the cold Duke. As if life wasn’t chaotic enough, she had to leave her family due to a prophecy. He was the heir to the snake clan. Being the eldest among his siblings, he had to shoulder the responsibility as the heir of his household. Abused by his father, he wished to escape from this nightmare. When fate gave him a chance, he readily accepted it. Being married to her was like a dream come true. He just wished he never woke up from this dream. *************************************************** When the worlds of two opposite souls collide, an enticing connection is formed between them. Will they realise their true feelings or let their past come between them? **The book cover doesn’t belong to me.**

Super Gene 2: The Abyss Beyond **What lies beyond the golden door?** Han Sen, the unrivaled hero who conquered the sanctuaries and defied gods, stands at the brink of the ultimate mystery—the golden door. For years, it has loomed as an enigma, untouched and unconquerable, holding secrets of creation, destruction, and the truth behind the universe itself. But its recent awakening has sent ripples of chaos across the cosmos, threatening to unravel everything Han Sen has fought to protect. Determined to uncover the fate of his grandfather, Han Jingzhi, who disappeared into the door decades ago, and to stop the growing calamity, Han Sen steps into the unknown. What he finds is a world beyond imagination—a vast, ever-changing realm where reality bends, ancient powers slumber, and unimaginable dangers lurk. This is no sanctuary. This is a cradle of infinite possibilities and an abyss of eternal darkness. In this boundless world, Han Sen must face creatures that defy logic, uncover truths older than time, and rise beyond his limits once more. **The ultimate journey begins.** The golden door has opened, and destiny awaits.

Wu Meng wakes up in a strange world with no memory of who he is or where he’s from. As he encounters powerful cultivators and glimpses the workings of an ancient beings, pieces of a forgotten past begin to emerge. But something feels wrong—wherever he goes, it’s as if he didn't exist before his amnesia. Could he be a stranger in this realm, brought here for reasons unknown? Or is there a deeper force at work, hiding him from those who might know his past? Perhaps the truth lies in Wu Meng’s greatest mystery: a power that allows him to disappear from the memories of others, the key to his forgotten identity… and the world’s only salvation against the impending doom. 5 chapters/week or 1 chapter every weekday

Elena Winters, a talented but struggling art curator, never expected to be pulled into New York’s glittering elite. Hired to curate the grand opening of the exclusive Hartford Art Museum, she’s drawn into the lives of three enigmatic billionaire brothers: Alexander, powerful and stoic; Nico, the charming flirt; and Damien, the reclusive tech genius who keeps his emotions locked away. As secrets and scandals from their family’s past threaten to unravel everything, Elena must navigate high-stakes drama and undeniable chemistry. But just when it seems she might give her heart to one brother, she finds herself falling for the one she never saw coming

In a quiet, superstition-riddled town where shadows seem to linger a little too long, Lisa is known as the “weird girl” with a fascination for the macabre. No one knows what to make of her quirky humor and dark curiosity, which is why, when she stumbles upon a centuries-old crypt and finds a mysterious body, Lisa does the unthinkable. Driven by a cocktail of boredom and obsession, she devises a plan to bring the corpse—Liam—back to life. And it works. But “life” is a loose term for what Liam experiences. With eerie, corpse-like qualities and an unsettling lack of memory, he becomes Lisa’s accidental undead companion—and possibly, her first love. Yet, trying to keep him hidden and “alive” in high school is no easy task. From teaching Liam how to fake a laugh and blend in with teenagers, to defending him from suspicious classmates and a nosy principal, Lisa quickly realizes that this new “relationship” comes with some killer complications. Things heat up when Jake, the school’s golden boy, starts vying for Lisa’s attention, stirring up jealousy in Liam and leaving Lisa torn between what’s “normal” and her strange, undeniable bond with her undead crush. As Liam’s past starts to surface in disturbing flashes, Lisa realizes that the mystery of his death is darker than either of them could’ve imagined—and their lives (or half-life) may depend on uncovering it. As they face suspicions, rivalry, and dangerous memories that threaten to consume Liam, Lisa must confront a terrifying truth: bringing Liam back from the dead was only the beginning. With love that defies life and death, awakened by love, bound by death, is a twisted, heart-pounding, and irresistibly funny tale of romance, rebellion, and redemption. Can Lisa and Liam survive the secrets of his past? Or will they find themselves torn apart by forces far darker than the grave?

Astor was the first son of the HighFangs’ Alpha, a young man who was supposed to be the next leader of the pack if fate had not decided to laugh at him On the tragic day he was born, he brought a curse with him, that’s what everyone told him, and that’s why everyone hated him. Growing up he had never felt happiness. The abuse and loneliness made him hate his pack, his own people, but a promise to his mother kept him chained there, unable to be free. “My poor Astor, please help your brother become a good leader. My lovely child, forgive me” she had pleaded before she left him. He would always do as he was told, stay silent, and obey trying to not lose the last bit of family he had, the little purpose in his life until even his own family betrayed him. The brother he had tried so hard to support had thrown him away, leaving him in a place he did not know with a man that scared him, hovering over him like a deadly beast. “I must truly be cursed.” He had cried, wishing for his life to end. “You? Cursed? How can someone as beautiful as you be cursed?” the man told him and from that moment on his whole life changed.

A single mother in her twenties moves into an isolated rural home with her 3 year old son. she starts receiving late night visits from black eyed children, asking to be let in. As the visits become more frequent, she realizes these children are connected to a dark event from her past.

In the prosperous region of Lecnce, part of the vast Gloria Kingdom, the world has entered the Age of Steam. The kingdom is divided into three regions—Lecnce, Finsiries, and Commosey—each known for its advancements in education and health. Leon, a 12-year-old boy from Rugia, is as ordinary as they come, with no special powers or remarkable traits. Yet, in a world of steam-powered technology and untapped mysteries, his life is about to change in ways he could never imagine. Through encounters with individuals from different worlds and classes, Leon’s journey will challenge him to grow in unexpected ways, as he uncovers the deeper connections that bind his world together. In this slice-of-life tale, filled with both mundane realities and moments of high action, Leon’s seemingly ordinary existence may hold more significance than he realizes. [Important. The first 5 chapters will be re written]

Anti-horror psychological test 1. Why do you like to read scary books, because - A. stimulation. B. boldness 2. Alone in the house at night, with a small light on, you suddenly realize that the shadow projected on the wall is no longer your own, what will you do - A. make a face at the shadow. B. turn off the light 3．If you live in the top floor, suddenly in the middle of the night to hear footsteps coming from the ceiling, you  will - A．Go upstairs to see. B．Blindfold your ears 4. 12 midnight after watching “The Midnight Murderer”, your phone ringing suddenly, pick up the microphone, no one said, put it down, and then ringing, then you will -- A. to the handset is the color of the stern voice reprimanded. B. to the phone line unplugged. 5. late at night home alone, the moon dark and windy days cold, walking in the quiet alleys, suddenly a pair of claws on your shoulders, how do you do - A. Look back. B. Cry out for help. 6．Sweeping the graveyard, but lost in the cemetery, you will choose to--A．Camp overnight in the cemetery, as a camping. B．Call the cell phone for help. 7．If you dream of the same person every night, you would--A．Publish an advertisement in the newspaper to look for the person. b．Get counseling from a psychiatrist 8．You rented a set of old public housing, moved in, you realize that this is basically uninhabited, every night dead silence, legend has it that the house often wanders around a ghost, half of the night, you will hear strange flute drifting. You will choose - A. to insist on living. B. to find another place to live. 9．After reading this book, if you are afraid to sleep alone at night, what should you do--A．Wait for the author's next book．B．Read the book again． 10．What is your attitude towards this kind of test--A．Play with the process．B．Get a result． If you choose more than A, that you are a brave person, Yang Qi standard, congratulations, you can read; if you choose more than B, that you are a cowardly person, Yin Qi over the standard, then you have more need to read through.

In the streets of Miami, a chance encounter between Ellis Arroyo a charming and naive bartender and Alexander ' Alex' Del Montiez the cold, ruthless and possessive Prince of the Mafia family sets off a chain reaction of passion, destruction and obsession. After a passionate one night stand ignites a fielry bond but Alex's life and possessive nature soon consume Ellis, drawing him into a world of violence, loyalty, family dynamics and making him revisit a ghost from his past, as Ellis gets entangled in Alex's web ,he finds himself torn between his love for Alex and the suffocating grip of Alex's control. meanwhile, William " Willy" Del Montiez Alex's older brother harbors a secret love for Ellis which further complicates the already treacherous family dynamics. Willy's morals is tested as he has to choose between his feelings for Ellis or his loyalty to his family. Rodrigo Gonzalez the cunning leader of a dangerous drug cartel driven by his long time feelings for Ellis and his hatred for Alex, Rodrigo is fixated on destroying Alex and claim Ellis for himself. As Ellis finds himself at the center of a love quadruple,he must confront the darkness sorrounding him. Will he succumb to Alex possessiveness, risk everything for Williams love or fall prey to Rodrigo sinister desire? Find out in this thrilling story " DESIRED BY MANY: OWNED BY HIM" This story is a work of fiction.

Wallowing in the pits of poverty discreetly searching for a way out, a young man accepts a strenuous job a fair distance out of town which innocuously lands him in a perilous situation, as he attempts to survive his predicament he experiences all kinds of emotions.