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"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 responsed 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? 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 novel isn't your typical romance. It tackles twisted love and lust. There could be sensitive cases. You've been warned. And lastly, sexy scenes.

Love in Reprise Seol Yoon-ah was once a girl who knew heartbreak too well. Humiliated and broken after a cruel rejection in high school, she nearly lost her life in a freak accident. That trauma inducing and humiliating moment changed everything. She disappeared from the school halls, leaving behind whispers and rumors to forget her horrible past. After years of homeschooling, she went abroad, securing a prestigious business degree at Oxford, shaping herself into the poised, refined woman she is today. Now back in Korea, she refuses to be just another heiress living off her family's wealth. Determined to succeed on her own terms, she joins Galaxy Corporation as a secretary. But from the moment she steps into the company, her enigmatic CEO, Kim Tan, watches her too closely. He’s cold, sharp, and impossible to read—but beneath that unreadable gaze, there’s something else. Something unsettlingly familiar. What Yoon-ah doesn’t know is that Kim Tan remembers everything—even the past life she’s long forgotten. He knows who she was, who she is, and most importantly, who she was meant to be to him. As workplace tension gives way to an undeniable pull, Yoon-ah is left wondering—why does he know so much about her? Why does it feel like their story started long before this lifetime? And why, no matter how hard she tries to resist, does she always find herself drawn to him? A gripping office romance where fate refuses to let go, love demands to be remembered, and second chances aren’t always what they seem. -- setting in Korea. Slow burn romance.

In 2025, 58-year-old software engineer Nick Jones dies full of regrets—only to wake up in 1985, back in his 18-year-old body with all his future knowledge intact. Armed with wealth, ambition, and the stories yet to be written, he sets out to rewrite history, starting with the publishing industry before expanding into technology, media, and entertainment. With a second chance at life, Nick is determined to rise beyond wealth and become a legend.

Johan thought he knew monotony—long hours at work, nights spent solo gaming. But when he's summoned to Eosdadalon, a world of magic, his friends are hailed as the Heroes of Prophecy, while Johan is cast aside, deemed unworthy. Stumbling upon the mysterious Sanity System, a power unlike anything the heroes possess, Johan's path veers into the unknown. Meanwhile, the Penumbra—a pitch-black fog consuming everything in its path—creeps across the land, threatening to engulf the world. Outside the prophecy, with no place in its story, Johan must carve out his own path, unlocking the full potential of the Sanity System to help save a world that may never accept him. His journey is no longer about being a hero but about survival. ------------------------------------------------------------------ I'm currently updating In-Sanity System weekly with multiple chapters, but if this story gains more traction, I'll happily update more. Your support makes all the difference—so please don't forget to leave comments and reviews, give power stones, and let me know what you think! Every bit of feedback helps this story grow!

The sudden disappearance of bank manager at a bank is reported. The police soon uncover that the young bank manager was stealing mutual funds from the business bank account; acquiring millions of dollars illegally. Now the bank and authorities are after him for justice; will Jack get away in time, or will the authorities catch him??

In/prisoned Synopsis: In the world of the unknown, there was a place called Prison; this place was created for humans that have sins. Is that really the purpose of this place? Axel Sage was a normal boy who lived inside the prison without knowing what was outside. As he grew up, he slowly felt different and curious about this place. His father knows everything about this place, but because of his knowledge, he was executed. As he continues to learn the truth, the higher-ups notice him more; his journey inside the prison will be his biggest nightmare. He will have allies, ready to die just to know the truth. He will know the truth. And he will get out of this place. He will lose something important. He will... What's the purpose of this place? If they were people that have sins… Or they were punished by gods. Or maybe they were They're just puppets....

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Lyra is one of the most powerful witches on earth, despite her young age. She's about to become one of the five heads of the dark council, the most powerful force in the supernatural underworld. Those she thought of as friends, had other ideas. They trick her and try to destroy her as they come together in an effort to steal her power. Not expecting the ones she called friends and even sisters to turn on her, she falters. She hesitates to kill them, and they use that to their advantage. In a last-ditch effort to save herself, she sends out a powerful blast. Unfortunately, her magic creates the unthinkable. She suddenly finds herself in another world, in another time. People here don't have magic; they have something called cultivation. Can she find a way back? Will she survive long enough to make it back!? And why does she have an annoying dark man, following her around, demanding she is his!? And what is he hiding?

The first day of school doesn't go as planned. Nikko is late and he's literally running to school. He's so nervous, and the random guy that laughed at him while rushing through a crossroad, didn't add up to his mood.... *I am not an owner of the cover photo*

When the sky changed, the world followed. Dimensions collided, birthing an Earth teeming with magic and peril. Silas awakens in a mysterious cave, roots entwined in his body, and a bond to an ancient, mystical tree he cannot explain. Stripped of everything he knows, he must navigate a stunning yet dangerous land, where even the smallest acts—like aiding an injured cub—could spark life-or-death confrontations. In this world of wonder and terror, Silas must uncover the truth of his origins and embrace the destiny written in his very roots. How far will he go to survive, and what secrets does this beautiful world hide?

Casey terjebak di sebuah game perempuan yang dikenal sebagai otome game. Game tersebut adalah game bergenre dating simulation yang menceritakan 4 pria dengan tipe berbeda. mulai dari tipe dingin, manja, humoris dan juga charming. Keempat pria tersebut terlihat sempurna jika dilihat sekilas, padahal masing-masing memiliki latar belakang yang kelam. Casey masuk ke dalam dunia tersebut sebagai Gwen Valerian sang heroine utama yang akan menjadi seorang pelayan di mansion kediaman mereka. Untuk kembali ke dunia aslinya, ia harus memilih rute yang tepat di dalam game berjudul A Mirror Family. Apakah Casey bisa melaluinya dan kembali ke dunia asli ataukah ia terlalu nyaman di sana karena dikelilingi pria-pria tampan dengan berbagai tipe menawan?

Casey is trapped in a girls' game known as an otome game. The game is a dating simulation game that tells the story of four men with different types. Starting from the cold type, spoiled, humorous and also charming, At first glance, all four men look perfect, even though each of them has a dark background. Casey enters the world as Gwen Valerian, the main heroine who will become a maid in their mansion. To return to the real world, she must choose the right route in a game called "A Mirror Family." Will Casey be able to get through it and return to the real world, or is she too comfortable there because she is surrounded by handsome men with all kinds of charm?

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It is to be known, when a girl turns sixteen-: She is no more a girl! And, it is to be added, a man's greatest charm, is his rich earns and wit of standing out!! ***** ‘To, Miss Victoria Lancaster… My pen has sung, my writing has spoken… and I still remain a stranger! Or am I? My apologies for the wait, I stood by the riverside in Welsh lands, wondering why an imposter would impersonate my writings to you… Forgive me for calling him the word—I stand hurt, and hurt even more by this! From Prince Harry McVourse… with Love.' ***** Victoria Lancaster, fourth of the six Lancaster siblings, stands in the predicament of societal wants and her lone desire for love. Being introduced to society for the first time, and as the first daughter of her family to be introduced, she needs a successful first season. And a successful season for a lady means, securing a suitor and a husband! Concurrently, Harry McVourse, standing as Knight, seeks the same accomplishments as Victoria, but his situation is quite melodramatic! His mother, the third of King Charles' five wives—though each was married one after the other and divorced except for the last—seeks to have her two sons marry swiftly and bless her with a grandson. A grandson is not her will but a want from King Charles, demanded of his sons. This, indeed, is an all-queens' contest to see whose son shall deliver a grandson first. Knight, despite understanding the depth and urgency of the matter, knows that the partner must be his. An uncareful selection would lead to years of despair and pain! As of that matter, he depicts societal balls and celebrations as a confined showcase of hypocrisy and pretense. He needs see the eligible spinsters beyond societal confines, and that’s what leads him to stand as a night guard in the Lancasters' new London mansion. A coincidence? Therefore, with Victoria Lancaster being the definite spinster Knight becomes much engaged with, he gradually develops a desire for the girl. However, despite this desire, he is opposed by many admirers, especially his brother, Prince Edward McVourse, whose efforts cannot be overlooked, in addition to his half-brother, Prince William McVourse, a lad whose in future leaves Knight wrathful due to a certain impotent depiction. As a result, he delights in the idea of writing to Lady Lancaster every morning. An anonymous write! His intention being; to the least, stand out from the men in pursuit. However, without Knight’s knowledge, Victoria is slowly enjoying the curves and words in those writings. Each night, she dreads time to pass quickly, anticipating another writing to be brought to her. She becomes intrigued until she desires to know the man behind the writing. Additionally, her mother pressures her to stand firm on the choice of the man she is to choose—Lord Edward, Knight’s elder brother, who is said to possess two hundred thousand a year. The letters draw Victoria and Knight closer, but their budding connection faces significant challenges. Knight must navigate the rivalry with his brothers, particularly Edward and William, both competing for Victoria's hand, in addition to formally acquainting himself with the ladyship. Victoria, on the other hand, struggles to reconcile her growing feelings for the unknown writer with her mother's expectations and the societal norms of the time. What happens next? "In His Writing" is a novel set in the Victorian era, embracing themes of romance, mystery, and conflict, in addition to societal conflicts, identity, and desires. (DAILY UPDATES A WEEK.) I HOPE Y'ALL SHALL ENJOY. LIKE, COMMENT.

In a world where power means everything. Caelith found himself to be one of its victims. As he lay there near his deathbed, he suddenly found himself thrust 40 years into the past. Having spent most of his life in servitude, he decided to take this chance to forge a new destiny, as he push his way to the top. (Note: First time writer, so expect for some cringe stuff and shitty writing when reading.)

Emily, the protagonist of this tale, is a woman consumed by a past she cannot escape. She seeks solace in solitude, finding refuge in the quiet confines of her own existence. But fate, or perhaps a darker force, has other plans for her. A chance encounter with a mysterious stranger, Mark, leads her to a secluded forest, a place where the boundaries between reality and nightmare blur. This forest is not a haven of peace, but a realm of the damned, a place where forgotten souls wander, their stories echoing in the whispers of the wind. Emily is trapped between the world of the living and the dead, caught in a relentless onslaught of horrors. She faces a cast of chilling characters, each one a manifestation of her own inner demons. As she struggles to survive, Emily must confront not only the horrors that surround her, but also the demons that haunt her from within. The forest becomes a crucible, a place where she is tested to her very core, forced to face the depths of her own fear and the enduring power of the human spirit. Lost in Forever is a journey into the darkest corners of the human psyche, a story that explores themes of isolation, fear, and the unwavering strength of the human will. WARNING: This book may contain mature themes, Dark fantasy/Horror Elements,Emotional distress. Readers discretion is advised. IF YOU ARE SENSITIVE TO TRIGGER TOPICS PLEASE PROCEED WITH CAUTION.

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As the winds of time and change blow throughout the many worlds within the galaxy, a man and his crew of survivors must grow to become leaders of a prosperous civilization to fight against death brought upon them by an unknown cause and return home. The man unbeknownst to himself becomes the hope of a new generation.