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In a world where strength is within everyone’s grasp, where it’s stolen, bought, fought for, two friends clawed their way to the top—only to discover they were still too weak. Defeated and out of time, they gambled everything on one desperate act: a return to the beginning. But the past isn’t so easily rewritten. Their memories are gone, their power reset—all that remained was a rough plan, the burning need to rise again, and prayers. Follow Theon as his once-familiar surroundings twist into something beyond reality, exposing him to a surreal world of cultivation that had thrived under his nose all along. Leaving him with a single choice. Survive or perish. Adapt or die. But for Theon, this is nothing new, the knife’s edge between life and oblivion. He’ll simply survive, just like he always has. Broken. Reforged. Betrayed and betrayer. He has experienced it all in the crucible of reality. And this time is no different. And in a never-done-before twist, you can follow the perspective of both protagonists. Check out Bearer of The Shattered Crowns: Futility’s Grace, written by my co-author CatOfSparks. Neither realizes their paths are already tangled—by choices they haven’t made yet. Will their second chance forge legends—or repeat their downfall? Current Chapter Upload Schedule: 3+ per week (planned to increase) Discord for Joint Verse: coming soon!

In the game of the rich and ruthless; where lines of humanity blurs, blood was inevitable, manipulation was ensured, and betrayal was a norm. You either become a pawn or a player. To the world, Chiara Marino was an art gallery owner with a perfect luxurious life. What people didn't know was a monster she was turned into with no choice but to embrace it. Carmelo Conti is an ambitious and ruthless billionaire who valued his people and family. He is calm and collected, until you touch where you shouldn't have. A forced marriage to a man far worse than her stepfather threatens her life purposes. To them it was just a game. But they forgot that she was a made monster. And monsters don't give a fuck! What happens when Chiara decides to create her own fate?

She’s the only thing he can’t afford to lose… and the only one he was never meant to have. Lorenzo Hudson, a cold, calculating billionaire and ex-syndicate kingpin, runs London’s most elite private security firm with precision, ruthlessness, and a heart locked behind steel walls. Haunted by a past laced in blood and betrayal, he lives by control—until Reina Hayes storms into his life. Reina, a brilliant and unbreakable London attorney, is fearless in the courtroom and relentless in the pursuit of justice. When a case involving a powerful crime syndicate lands on her desk—one so dangerous other lawyers vanished trying to solve it—she refuses to back down. But a single name changes everything: Lorenzo Hudson. The man with secrets darker than midnight… and eyes that see too much. As their paths collide through cryptic threats, a missing sister, and buried trauma, what begins as distrust erupts into a dangerous alliance. They’re forced to navigate a world of lies, codes, and shadows—together. But trust isn’t easily given, especially when every touch is a risk, and every secret could explode their fragile truce. Beneath gunmetal tension, smoldering glances, and stolen moments, something undeniable blooms. Love, maybe. Or obsession. But when the syndicate resurfaces with vengeance, Reina and Lorenzo must decide: will their twisted pasts destroy them, or will their forbidden connection become the one weapon that can set them free?

Being the pack defect is bad enough. Getting REJECTED? By your own fated mate? Yeah. THAT is a whole new level of low. Ava Grey is the pack defect, a wolfless shifter. She struggles through life with the vague dream of freedom. Her opportunity comes when she's suddenly informed that she will be attending the Lunar Gala, an annual ball for young adult shifters to find their fated mates. And she finds him. He's beautiful and intense, and his kisses send desire through her veins like a drug. Until he REJECTS her. Ava isn't about to go back to her dreary life. She escapes and forges a new identity far from her pack, and far from her alpha mate. She makes new friends and is even forcefully adopted by a hilarious husky. But just as she settles in and finds happiness, strange things begin to happen... Her husky has been holding secrets. She's hearing whispers that shifter packs all over are looking for her. And she can smell a familiar scent in her apartment, which makes no sense at all... because the man it belongs to rejected her. FEBRUARY 2024 UPDATE: Updates scheduled for 5-7 days a week as I continue recovering and working on my new WSA entry. Thank you for your patience as we move into book 7! --------- This is a wolf shifter romance with multiple triggers that like to waltz hand in hand with all the dark themes through a meadow of dead flowers. In this book you will find the highest of highs and the lowest of lows. Laugh, cry, rage; you can do them all as you follow Ava in the rather perilous journey of being a wolf shifter in this generation of werewolf romance. There are R18 scenes sprinkled throughout this book like candy popping out of a pinata. Please read responsibly. ------- AUTHOR DISCORD: https://discord.com/invite/ApNZDux8kj

Lexi Thompson, a chaotic but ambitious event planner lands a coveted position at Blackwood signature events. But her new start comes with one big complication. Ethan Blackwood, the cold, powerful CEO, she accidentally spilled coffee on. Tasked with organizing the prestigious Blackwood Foundation Gala, Lexi must prove she belongs while navigating the simmering tension between her and Ethan. But as ambitious and attraction collides, nothing stays simple - And neither of them may walk away.

Ragnar Vhagar was suddenly transformed into a Demon King in a new, system world where he must defend his apartment-turned-dungeon from invading "Heroes." Initially weak, he uses his gamer cunning to manipulate online forums, turning his dungeon into a controlled "farm" to gain experience from low-level adventurers. After facing a powerful threat, Ragnar evolves his strategy and power, recruiting a brilliant strategist and a formidable ex-hero as his key lieutenants. His ambition shifts from survival to conquest as he begins to build an empire by taking over rival Demon Kings' territories. Now, as a major power, he must contend with escalating threats from dangerously evolved heroes and other top-tier Demon Kings in a ruthless battle for total domination.

In the intimate glow of a late-night club, her gaze settled on a striking young man exuding quiet confidence. As she let her wine linger at her lips, she sensed his eyes already locked on her, his stare bold yet inviting. Their brief eye contact crackled with unspoken tension, stirring a playful anticipation. She smiled, teasing the possibility — would he come over, or would they remain tangled in this delicious, uncertain game?

Viktor Vanci commonly known as Vik a former detective framed for the muder of his fathers old friend, hundted by his past, Vik is lead into a deadly hunt for a mysterious artifact known as the Ilave Sagrada—a key that unlock somethinng far more dangerous than the truth. Pursued by unknown oder, betrayal and tangled left in riddles by the dead. Vik must unravel the secrets beneath the graces, churches and the sins of his own.

The Nameless One's Defeat was only the beginning, He has found his heir..

Kael was summoned and slaved by the heroine of the story to defeat the "Demon Lord" in a World where the majority are women. His goal is to get free from her... and not be treated like a toy, but it seems she and everyone that he meet thinks otherwise.

Zeya Noir never expected to wake up inside the full-dive holographic game NeuroShade, a brutal cyberpunk world ruled by chaos, factions, and digital gods. With her memories fragmented and logout disabled, she must play by the system’s ruthless rules—or be erased like countless others. But Zeya isn't here to survive. She's here to win. Relying on her sharp instincts and a cold resolve, she targets the strongest BOSS in the central sector. One fatal blow later, she ascends from nameless player to top-tier overlord, becoming the new ruler of the game's deadliest zone. Yet power in NeuroShade comes at a cost. As hidden AI factions stir and other players plot her downfall, Zeya must decide what kind of queen she will be—merciless tyrant, reluctant savior, or something far more dangerous.

The NPC sets out on a journey to defeat the Demon Lord, joined by beautiful girls he meets along the way. --- This is an NSFW story, so if you're under 18, turn back now, son. No NTR, and no full-on Yuri. There might be slight Yuri—like girls kissing and stuff during threesomes—but it's not that kind of Yuri where the girls fall in love with each other while in a relationship with the MC. ---

Swords slashing through skin, battle cries filled the air as the two armies waged war against themselves,the earth soaking in their blood. A woman cried out,"Don't hurt me. Please don't hurt my-". But before she could finish, her head was brutally severed off. The soldiers surged into the homes of the commoners, dragging each and every one of them to their own deaths. Innocent Citizens Admist the chaos, a woman held a poor and dirty looking five-year-old child dearly in her arms as she fled for dear life. She patted her head gently with a whisper,"Don't worry, my child. We'll be safe". The little girl in her arms watched as her entire town was being destroyed in the bloody massacre. Livestock escaping for shelter, the tables at the market were overthrown and the town square was thrown in great pandemonium. The emperor,who had led the war sat proudly and triumphantly on his horse, smiling wickedly at the Duke's head which was hung high on the wall. He shouted,"Raze down the entire city of the rebels. Nothing with breath should be left alive". Swords clashing, clubs clanging and agonizing cries were heard. A soldier gazed at the fleeing woman and thundered,"Don't let her escape ". Hearing this, the woman ran even faster. "They're coming for us. They're coming for us ". She dropped the child in the nearby bush and said,"Stay quiet and live on. You must not die. Promise me that". The little girl nodded with her big eyes and remained quiet. Soon eno,the soldiers caught up with the woman and without wasting time, an arrow was pierced into her heart. The child watched with stinging tears as her mother fell lifelessly to the ground. Another soldier pointed out,"She was holding a child. Find the child and kill". The little girl held her breath and closed her eyes but she was never found. After a while, a bomb set off and althe entire city was caught in flames. The child fell to the ground due to the impact and lost consciousness, with little flames by her side. After the fire had died down and the troop had retreated, a man with well-hidden face walked stealthily in the town, searching for war survivors. He stumbled across the little frame and gently placed his fingers around her neck, checking for pulse. He breathed out in relief,"Atleast a survivor". The child opened her eyes slowly to look at the man whose face was hidden except his eyes. He patted her head as he squat beside her,"Do you have a name?" "Zhang Li" came the weak reply. "Well, Zhang Li, from today, you'll live with me". The man said and with that, he carried her onto his back and out of the ruins left of the city. As Zhang Li gazed at the land and the scattered bodies with her tear-striken face, she made her first unconsciously into a ball. She asked inwardly,"Why?Everyone's dead". As young as she was, she mentally swore revenge on those responsible for the slaughter. But will she be able to carry out that revenge when she finds herself inlove with the crown prince? Will she set her feelings aside or will she be blinded by love and settle for peace instead?

One contract. One year. Zero feelings. Emily Torres signed her name to save her brother. Liam Westwood signed to bury a secret. But neither expected sparks—let alone passion that burns hotter than the lies they’re both hiding. In a penthouse full of rules and a heart full of scars, Emily finds herself tangled in a web of mafia ties, wolf-blooded truths, and a husband who plays the game too well. In this dangerous dance of deception, love was never supposed to be on the table. But fate doesn't care about rules.

Borrowed Moments Three lives. One story woven through friendship, heartbreak, and the silent spaces where feelings hide. Anaya, Pradeep, and Satiya - each carrying their own scars, their own dreams - find themselves tangled in a connection that's deeper than words. Some bonds are easy. Some are complicated. And some... feel too precious to be named. Because even borrowed moments can change everything. https://www.royalroad.com/profile/733251/fictions

I got reincarnated in the same world I almost destroy.I became the new hero and I must defeat the new demon lord being born.

Everyone has secrets. But some lies are so dangerous, they could destroy everything. Prakriti Malhotra has always been bold and dramatic, but when she becomes the target of the cold, calculating Aditya Rathore, she’s forced to fight for her own survival. As his ruthless games push her to her limits, Prakriti must decide how far she’s willing to go to protect herself. Meanwhile, Ruhaan Agnihotri, the charming yet dangerous, crosses paths with Ishika Malhotra. What begins as a fierce rivalry soon turns into a tangled web of passion, lies, and dark secrets. Will Ishika’s fiery spirit break Ruhaan’s walls, or will his hidden demons tear them apart? Shanaya Kapoor, a quiet artist with a tortured past, finds herself caught in a forbidden love that threatens to shatter everything she’s known. And Vedant Singh Rajput, the rebellious sports star, is forced to confront his own heart when he meets the girl who challenges everything he believes about love. In a world where every smile hides a secret, and every gesture carries weight, these teenagers will risk it all. Can they survive their tangled web of lies, or will the truth destroy them all? Twisted Lies is a story of tangled fates, forbidden love, and the secrets that can either save or destroy them. The question is—who will emerge unscathed?

In a world where love fights against mistrust, Rutaba Khan, a passionate young fashion designer, finds herself tangled in a web of manipulation. Her past lover, Asher — an intelligent, stoic criminologist — once loved her deeply, but suspicion runs deep in his blood… and in his profession. As fate throws them back together, old wounds resurface, secrets unravel, and emotions clash. Can love survive when trust is shattered? Or will hidden agendas destroy what’s left between them?

Sunz was born with an unknown ability given only a sword from birth but had no idea of what to do, until one faithful day his ability got reawakened and it's his choice to live his old life or explore his new one with the help of his friend Jihu. At first, Sunz was invited by Jihu to see his Grandpa's tournament in Korea. But the invitation as a Visitor soon changed to an invitation as a Contestant. Now having a chance to compete at Jihu's Grandpa's tournament to find the next member of the Water Clan. But to have a chance at competing in the tournament Sunz needs to win against one of the Inspector. Even if he can defeat the Inspector, can he defeat the other Contestants, who are there for the same reward? An inexperienced nobody joining the World of Experts. Can he survive or will he die without achieving ANYTHING?

Spin-off story from the “Tales From The Depths”. How five explorers from different realms team up to defeat an emerging Calamity. This is a tale of horror, survival, friendship, and epics!

One day a 24 Years old Man called Peter was playing video games in his room. Suddenly a weird circle appeared under him and he fell through it. "Huuuuuhhhh? What Do You Mean I have to marry 4 girls to defeat the Demon King?" Peter was chosen as the holder of the RING OF ELEMENTS. He Must journey Across the World of Nyland on Crazy and Wild Adventures In order to Marry 4 Princesses From Different Races To Acquire All The Elements and Defeat The Demon King.

[Valéry] finds himself in the middle of a coup d’état. Trying to keep this person safe, and himself, he only gets more tangled into the never ending chase for power. Can [Valéry] be honest, or will he continue to lie for his sake?

A heart-wrenching tale of love and betrayal, broken trust and hidden secrets, mysteries and a supernatural world. Love in difficult times when all hope seems lost. Bianca sacrificed everything to help Enzo secure a future for himself after the accident that left him crippled, feeling worthless and eventually losing everything. Grateful, he married her; but his love didn’t last. Over time, he grew distant, disregarded her feelings, and eventually betrayed her, believing she's just a poor orphan from the slums who had no worth. What he doesn't know is that there is more to Bianca's identity, personality and origin than meets the eye. Then, his boss; Alex Wood, the ruthless billionaire, came into the picture. ***** When mysteries align with reality, some stories remain untold and some myths unfathomed. Let’s go on this rollercoaster ride together. Note: An Urban fantasy story with lots of twists, mysteries, and triggers. Certainly different from what you've ever read or seen in a long while...

In the height of the heat season, a young and innocent mistress is chosen to satisfy the insatiable hunger of five powerful alphas. Unaware of the intense desires and tangled emotions awaiting her, she becomes the key to controlling their primal instincts—but at what cost to her heart and freedom?

This is a novel about a boy from a not much well off family he's intelligent and has a good sense of humour but low self confidence yet he ends up uncovering a mystery in the school and also tangled in a love triangle Will he solve the problem or will he disappear like those before him

Synopsis for Marked By Fire > Zaria Blake never planned to cross paths with Ares Valentino — a ruthless, filthy-rich Mafia boss with secrets deadlier than bullets. She just wanted to finish school and disappear. But when she becomes tangled in Ares’ world of violence, betrayal, and forbidden love, everything changes. One is marked by fire. The other is the fire. Will love survive in a world built to destroy it?

In the glittering heart of New York City, where power, money, and status define everything, Kate Johnson lives in the shadows—quiet, hardworking, and overlooked. As a live-in maid in the luxurious penthouse of Jade Williams, a cold, enigmatic billionaire heir, Kate keeps her head down and her heart guarded. But one fateful night changes everything. After an unexpected encounter laced with vulnerability and forbidden desire, Kate finds herself tangled in a web of secrets, betrayal, and passion. She soon discovers she’s pregnant—and her world flips. Jade, known for his ruthlessness in business and indifference to emotions, steps up with a shocking proposal: marriage. Not for love, but protection, reputation, and legacy. What starts as a contract turns into a complicated dance of suppressed feelings, heated arguments, stolen glances, and undeniable chemistry. As Kate navigates the cold world of Manhattan elites and the vicious media, she begins to uncover truths about Jade’s past, including family betrayals, corporate conspiracies, and a hidden will that could destroy everything. With a baby on the way, enemies circling, and a love neither of them expected growing in the unlikeliest of places, Kate must decide: is she just a pawn in Jade’s world—or the queen he never knew he needed?

This is a thrilling sci-fi and emotional story. I know that the cover is worst. But it's network issue. In this story — A monster came to USA. Our main character Leo has to defeat him. But how? Read—

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?