Velvet And Veneer Arrested

In the dark underbelly of New York City, a young hustler from Detroit escapes his broken past only to be drawn into the violent currents of the city’s criminal underworld. Driven by a need to carve out his own path, he joins a gang that teaches him both the art of survival and the brutal cost of loyalty. As he rises through the ranks, he faces deadly power struggles, tests of trust, and the haunting threat of betrayal, all while confronting the ghosts of a fractured family he left behind.

In a world where vampires and humans coexist, Princess Winter is forced into an arranged marriage with Prince Ryker, a mysterious and powerful vampire prince. As Winter navigates the complexities of royal politics and supernatural threats, she uncovers dark secrets that changed her life forever. Extract..... Winter's thoughts swirled as she descended into the castle's grand hall. Her father, the king, stood beside a tall, dark-haired figure. The vampire prince. "Ah, Winter, my dear, this is Prince Ryker," her father announced, his voice booming. She felt her heart stop beating as she stared at this handsome creature; he was very pale but different from how books described them to be; she felt Emma stiffen with widened eyes; "I am dying, princess." Winter swallowed hard as she clenched her fist. Prince Ryker's piercing gaze seemed to bore into her soul.

A story of survival, where tribes must slay in order to survive. There can only be one. and there is only one way for it to end; war, bloodshed and murder. Whatever it takes to survive in a world where pantheons, deities and gods run rampant.

*For entertainment only* Just another introverted teenage girl who faces unwanted yet surprising and sometimes enjoying adventures so hang in and know her. Since I want to tell someone about my life .

this is a story written out of curiosity, of what will happen if you do a thing, but it leads somthing really tragic and it might also affect the future generations too.

Transmigrated in another world in the body of a weak minor noble on the run for his life, Paul, with the help of his loyal butler, hides himself in the Grand Duchy of Dalia, a nation where all races are accepted without discrimination. Hiding his identity and with his funds dwindling, our not-really-an-hero decides to start a business to make a living. “My lord, I don’t think that selling flatbread will make us any money. Uh? Why are you putting sauce on top of it? And Cheese? This… oh… mmmm…” Grab a slice and enjoy the ride, accompanying Paul in his quest to stay alive, make money, and possibly take revenge, all while garnishing new exciting pizzas!

darkness is nothing more than a power

A young man finds his way through a world revolving around taming and evolving beasts while steadily fighting against the evils of the world.

This is just a story about the MC climbing a technological tree in a fantasy world. Am new to this writing field I might make some mistakes, criticism and corrections are welcome.

An adventure of some random guy.

In a world where demons lurk in the shadows and prey on humans, a group of demon hunters stand as the last line of defense. Among them are two swordsmen with a unique bond: the brother-in-law and the man, whose wife is possessed by a demon. As the two warriors stood facing each other, swords drawn, the tension was palpable. The brother-in-law's resolve to end the demon's threat was unwavering, but the man's love for his wife prevented him from striking her down.

From different worlds, they found love that defied boundaries. But as passion grows, secrets and lies threaten to tear them apart. Can their love overcome the darkness of their pasts? Or will the weight of deceit crush their future? A heart-wrenching tale of love, secrets, and redemption.

{Warning- Mature Content R-18} "Sir, the third young master is going to propose to her," "What?! You must stop this proposal!" The sound of the chair falling echoed in the otherwise silent room. "It's because she is here for revenge and will only use our third young master for her evil plans, right?" The secretary started making calls. "It's because I vowed my life to her. She is mine!" The man roared, making the secretary's phone fall from his hands. ~~~~~ The imperial city of China gave her nothing more than a traumatic teenage life. Evangeline made two severe mistakes in her life. First, falling for a cheap character man like Brandon Thames, and second, saving the life of the son of the Cane family. The son, who became the reason and beginning of her destruction, the reason she lost her dignity and reputation in her school Betrayed by her fiance and named best friend, Evangeline was forced to escape from the dark reality of the world by running away. She left the country under her parents' jurisdiction with a promise to return after some years and take back everything that belonged to her. Her reputation, her art, and more than that, her dignity. After four years, she was back. Back and ready to attack. Entering the same University as her betrayers and the third son of the Cane family was just the beginning of the plan. She didn't remember which son of the Cane family she saved, and thus, she shall avenge her destruction on each one of them slowly. And she would start it by making the third son fall in love with her, enter the same entertainment company under the elder son of the Cane family, and slowly mess with the world of the second son. She had everything thoroughly planned. However, she doesn't know one thing. The person she wants to start her revenge with has vowed to find and marry her. And he is a man of his word. Everyone makes drunk night mistakes, but have you gotten married while drunk? That's exactly where Evangeline found herself after the truth was revealed, and now she must find a way to escape from her doting husband if she wants to make her plans come true. "And despite all your boundaries and hatred towards me, I will make you mine," Alexander Laurentius murmured with an evil glint on his face. Disclaimer - There might be scenes where the ml will stalk fl and become creepily sweet as the fl reveals her hidden identities. So if you are not into such romance, this book is not for you. ~~~~~ Follow me on Instagram - @angelinabhardawaj Updates on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

Aliens and Monster is a science fiction story that shows a beautiful planet with the most incredible human-like creatures who also have super incredible powers. Those powers included their super strength, their ability to learn and speak new languages fluently simply by hearing someone else speak them. They also can live for two hundred years and can even live longer if they choose to. On their planet, there are no illnesses, no sadness but there is lots of happiness and there is good and evil just like on planet Earth. Scientists hoped to find such a planet and abandon Earth to live there. A planet where no one loses their loved ones and where no one gets sick or sad or upset that things ain't going their way. A happy world. Just perfect! If you want to find out more about this story, then read to the end.

"Are you kidding!" "im not" "There is no way i will behave" " i expect nothing less" *sigh* " Just kill me now" " gladly" "..." A story about unfated love, what will happen?

Daniella is a strong, beautiful, and witty princess. All she wants is to study magic and see the world. However, her royal duties seem to be in her way. Her journey revolves around magic, friendship, duty, and love. Initially excluded from the inheritance competition by her sibling, she later discovers something terrible is about to happen to her kingdom. While everyone else seems to have given up, she is determined to save her kingdom. Her journey will explore love, sacrifice, family, tough love, unexpected love, secrets, rivalries, decisions, morals, and the battle between good and evil. There is no defined villain in this story; everyone is seen as a villain by our protagonist until proven otherwise. The secret in this story may just be jaw-dropping. Everyone has a secret but some more than others

When Persephone Athena James first met Bodhi Patrick O'Neill, a bond formed between them. As time passed and they grew, a love formed between them. When the future became the present, their secrets divided them. What secrets are they hiding and can the truth lead them back together?

Get ready to gallop into the world of Stargate Equestrian University, where passion, friendship, and romance come together in a thrilling ride! Join Cellie on an unforgettable adventure filled with: New friendships that will make your heart soar, Ponies that will capture your heart, Romance that will leave you breathless. Saddle up and ride along with Cellie as she takes on the challenges of university life, self-discovery, and first love. The starting gate is open - are you ready to take the reins?

In the world of Eridoria, where magic and nobility reign supreme, a young boy named Kaidus is born with a mysterious past. Reincarnated from a world called Earth, Kaidus brings with him knowledge and experiences that set him apart from his noble family and the people of Eridoria. As he navigates this new world, Kaidus must confront his own identity and the secrets of his past, all while uncovering the truth about his magical powers and the strange occurrences that surround him.

Will the sudden chaos be able to prevent Alan and Elliot from coming together? They thought everything was going well until zombies appeared out of nowhere, causing them to become separated. However, it appears that neither of them wants to talk about how they split up. Even though it appears that fate has brought them back together. Maybe fate has something else in store for the two of them.

In a gritty urban landscape where hope is often overshadowed by despair, young Jason finds himself trapped in the clutches of addiction. Struggling to navigate a world that seems to offer no way out, his life spirals downward, each day a battle against his own demons. Just as he teeters on the edge of no return, a compassionate teacher named Ms. Melissa steps into his life. Recognizing the potential buried beneath his struggles, she refuses to give up on him. Determined to pull Jason from the abyss, Ms. Melissa employs a blend of tough love and unwavering support, guiding him through the harrowing journey to recovery. As Jason begins to reclaim his life, he and Ms. Melissa form an unbreakable bond, united by their shared mission to fight the scourge of addiction.

hey stop running up and down you will hurt yourself said tanya, diva's nanny. To her diva was a 9 year old girl who was loved by everyone her parents Bella and Dominic and Tanya her nanny her life was like a bed of roses until things started going bad first Tanya was sent to south America then her parents got into an accident where she lost her mum and her dad to a vegetable state after three months of her mother's death, she lost her father things took a wild turn when her dad died and she couldn't access his property and asked Tanya for help but Tanya had a different thing in mind ....... Guess what it is

In most love cases we have the Male character who is rich and powerful with the world at his feet waiting for a female who would finally melt his heart. But in this case, our rich and powerful Character is a female whose heart seeks to be conquered. In a world of fantasy and magic, Sharon the only Child of Lord Lancaster a powerful wizard must present a suitable male suitor to her coven within three years after the demise of her father if she must maintain her father's position as the head of the coven and keep his properties . According to the customs and traditions of the Mazukin coven a female is not expected to lead the Coven for more than three years, She must get married and have her husband be the head of the coven. Being the only child of her parents the mantle of leadership fell on her lap when her father suddenly died without warning. Her uncles came swarming for his position as head of the coven but Sharon would have none of it. She promised she would get a suitable man soon. But getting married to the right suitor whom she would present to her coven became a major problem for her especially since she had just been served divorce papers recently and she was bent on concealing her true identity till she was sure of her pick Will she find a worthy suitor or will she lose the position and properties to her uncles? Only time will tell...

Interstellar travel. Life extension medicines. Advanced AI's All of these meant nothing to Jayden, she had been born too soon, her body unable to process the new technology. She was approaching the end of her life and had a choice to make. Deep Dive VR had progressed and real digitization and uploading was now an option for those unable to use life-extension treatments. For all the science the Human race had developed, Jayden was forced to take a different path. She would be digitized and explore a new world. One where cultivation and dinosaurs blended together. If you would like to support this novel, you can find advanced chapters at www.patreon.com/FLRiley This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.

Legend has it that there is a vast underground world, where there are endless treasures waiting to be discovered. Gold coins, gems, and even divine artifacts that only exist in legends, as long as you are lucky enough and bold enough, there is nothing that you cannot find. You can take all these treasures, but one thing must be remembered, you must never take-kobold candles!

Evaline Liliana harts, the first lady of the harts family, and the second child of Duke lukeman Darian hart ,was a sweetheart. she was loved by all for her sweet and caring nature. Evaline has always dreamt of a life where , she'll marry the man of her dream, live a simple life , away from the political struggle of her family . But all her dreams shattered after she's to marry the mysterious man for her family's sake ....... read as Eva struggle between her duty and love.... will she make the right choice?!. read to find out