Velvet And Veneer Arrested

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.

A short story that opens the doors to other divisions of this omniverse.

*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 .

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.

"From now on, you can stay in this room and live the rest of your life here for all I care," were the words that condemned Li Na to a lifetime of isolation and despair at the hands of her own family. Betrayed by her sister, Li Jing, who injected her with a lethal dose of poison, Li Na's world faded into darkness, filled with a deep sense of sadness and betrayal. But fate had a different plan for Li Na. Instead of the expected descent into the afterlife, she found herself transported to a new existence, her younger self staring back at her from the mirror. Overwhelmed by this inexplicable rebirth, tears welled in her eyes as she made a solemn vow to herself: to seek justice and make her family pay for the pain they had inflicted upon her. As Li Na battles with the struggles of her past, a new surprise awaits. … With their faces just an inch apart, he softly asked her, "Do you trust me?" tracing her lips with one finger, lightly.  With a quivering smile, she nodded and whispered, "Yes, I trust you." To her Tang Zheng was the light sent by the heavens to shed her tears away. As Li Na embraces this new chapter of her life, a veil of mystery envelopes her path. The shadows whisper, and destiny's secrets slowly unveil, shaping Li Na's fate in ways she never imagined. Note: Daily Updates

she was my life line , my grounding place, she left me with the pieces how am I going to cope, hahaha,those bastards, the ones who killed her i will surely make them pay. " don't run I just wanna be friends" my boi resounded in the alley way " I just need to ask you one tinsiwinsy question where is max" I asked the dark haired man on the floor " I don't know please spare me" he begged, hahaha " spare you, when my mother begged did you listen, no you didn't so why should i spare a mongrel like you" i said as i plunged the dagger into his already injured leg, " I have kids please I beg you" I froze kids hahaha,how ironic did they ever consider whether my mother had kids " nope who gives a shit about your children" I said smiling

In the labyrinthine world of high finance, power, and hidden agendas, Jiang Ting, the enigmatic and ruthless president of Ying Group, shocks everyone by settling a staggering 30-million-dollar debt for a low-level trading analyst, Astra. What could drive a man of his stature to such an irrational act? The answer lies in Astra's carefully concealed secret — her ability to cast spells and foresee the future. Yet Astra is a woman of conviction, refusing to use her mystical talents to chase wealth. Unmoved by her defiance, Jiang Ting exerts his dominance, weaving a web of pressure, coercion, and calculated manipulation. But as sparks of defiance and dominance clash, an unexpected and forbidden emotion ignites between them, drawing them ever closer to a line neither thought they'd cross. Under the weight of Jiang Ting’s relentless demands and their volatile relationship, Astra finally breaks her vow and uses her spells to fuel Jiang Ting's ambitions, turning his already formidable empire into a financial juggernaut. But the universe does not grant power without cost. The karmic consequences of using magic for profit begin to darken their path, each success shadowed by an invisible debt they cannot repay. As they navigate a world of cutthroat real estate deals, volatile stock trades, and risky foreign exchange maneuvers, they are pursued not only by external rivals but also by the unseen forces that seek to reclaim balance. Amidst these dangers, Astra begins to unravel Jiang Ting’s true motivations — secrets that could shatter everything they have built and redefine the very nature of their bond. Together, they walk a tightrope over a chasm of power, destiny, and fate. The question remains: when the final reckoning comes, will their alliance be their salvation — or their ultimate destruction?

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, Murder and Bloodshed. Whatever it takes to survive in a world where pantheons, deities and gods run rampant. Dare to follow Ikem on his deadly journey.

England, 1888. Two women. One love story. A revolution that will change history. Nell Hastings has spent her life in silence, trapped by Victorian society’s rules for women of her class. Clara Whitmore has never been silent a day in her life, her fiery speeches and underground activism making her a target of the system she fights to dismantle. When Nell and Clara’s paths cross in the suffragist movement, they find in each other not only the courage to fight—but the freedom to love. From clandestine print shops to the steps of Parliament, their partnership grows into a rebellion that threatens to topple the world around them. But the cost of freedom is high. Pursued by the ruthless Henry Lockwood, they must decide how much they are willing to sacrifice for their beliefs—and for each other. Love and Rebellion is a heart-wrenching tale of forbidden love, defiance, and the enduring power of hope.

Delve into the world of a medical student with mysterious power. Who awaken a dragon accidentally. But when a grim reaper started threatening her life, the dragon becomes her protector.But fate separates the girl and the dragon leaving her in protection of the dragon enigmatic older brother who hold deep dark secrets more dangerous than any external threat. Explore into a world where trust , loyalty, brotherhood, friendship will be tested and uncovering the hidden truths unknown to anyone. ------------------------------------------------------- Excerpt :- **Hazel** -( voice sharp and clear , eyes filled with anger ) You mean nothing to me ! Get that to your mind. I can protect myself. I don't need your help. You hold no importance to me . When she is about to turn and leave, a strong hand pulls her back and pinned her against the wall. Ryan - (Blue Oceanic eyes blazing with anger and possessiveness) Say that again Honey Bee ! and I will make sure to let you know my fuc*ing importance in your life. **Hazel** - ( glaring at him ) You think this will work on me ? you don't scare me Ryan. I'm not some damsel waiting for a hero. The one who I believed was already gone and now no one means anything to me. ( tension crackles between them , taking a step back , he run a hand through his hair. Frustration clearly evident on his face) Ryan - ( leaning closer again, voice low and intense) I care for you Hazz more than you realize. I'm not good at expressing myself but trust me and give me a chance.I'll never break your trust. ----------------------------------------------------- Except:- Dylan -(leaning against the table , voice soft and emotional ) I'm back Hazel.... but you're not the same anymore. **Hazel**- ( looking outside ,avoiding his eyes )And what's about the game you played with me? You know everything still remains silent. Dylan - ( looking at her face) some secrets are meant to be kept. Some lies....exist for a reason.

In the realm of Luminalia, magic is the lifeblood of society. It powers factories, lights homes, moves carriages, and shields against the forces of evil. At the center of it all are mages, the ones who were born with the gift of wielding magic. Their powers are what shapes society, and their prestige is unmatched. For those who were born without the gift, the only way to rise above is through wealth or ingenuity. Tesric Lestair, a young and brilliant but unconventional inventor, has no magic to speak of. Yet, he has created something extraordinary: electricity, an energy that could rival the effects of magic without the need for a spellcaster. In order to prove his invention's worth and carve out a name for himself in a world ruled by magic, Tesric must attend Pinkrose Academy, one of the most prestigious magical institutions in the realm. There he must navigate a web of arcane traditions, strange teaching methods, and students who see him as an outsider. As he works to refine his inventions, he forms unlikely alliances with those fascinated by his ideas and sparks rivalries with those who see him as lesser. Yet, beneath the academy lays a dark plot, one that could destroy not only Tesric's plans but the entire world of magic itself. Also on Tapas!

Falling for the nerd is hard but falling for him only gets harder when it threatens to take away your status at the top of the social ladder. ****** Olivia Thorne had never really cared much about anything but her place at the top of the social ladder and being spoilt and rich doesn't help her choices. When she discovers that she's developing feelings for Ace Matteo, the reserved and weird guy at her school, Olivia has to make decisions that determine whether or not her place at the top remains as it is. In between trying to keep her status, she also has to learn that there's a lot more to this life than what meets the eye.

"Losing my mother and sister was a bummer, but it's also made me think about stuff, you know? Like, life is short, and you never know what's gonna happen. But even when things are bad, there's always something good if you look for it. Like, a funny cat video or a tasty sandwich. It's the little things, right? Maybe it's the things you already love. Like food, music, the violin or just a warm sunny day. Well, I only felt this way until..."

Lucy woke up as endora the illegitimate child of the herman household, with little memory of her past.there she meets her handmaid nina. once she realized who she is now,she discided to live the life God has given her as Endora de herman. over a month of living as Endora, it was time for the storyline to start in the academy of " STARDUST MAGIC ACADEMY", where the heroine met the first protagonist "ERIC DA FRANCIA"of the grand Duke household.who was mistreated from a young age till adulthood with the care and love given to him by scarlet,he become obsessed with scarlet.He wanted scarlet as his at all means including killing her family resulting to scarlet hating Eric, at that process she meet "KELVIN DE OLI" the young prince who's mother was killed by the empress.there he hold hate and grudges against the royal family, he meet scarlet and fall in love at first sight.

This story revolves around a girl named Lilly who has been betrayed by her family, her best friend and her fiancé, Rayan for many years now. Even after years, things have not turned better for Lilly who was kidnapped by a stranger, Aaron after her family was thrown out of their position by her grandfather. Aaron may be a good person in front of society, a gentleman, a billionaire but reality is far from what they say. In reality, Aaron comes from a family that indulges in both the business world and the mafia world. After years of suffering and dying for unknown reasons in one lifetime, Lilly was pulled back in time but this time she decided to use her past life memory and take revenge on people who did wrong to her for years. She decides to go back to college and take back what was rightfully hers. Will Lilly be successful in taking her revenge? and who is Aaron? why did he kidnap her? And most importantly who killed her?

Enter the tumultuous world of Tristan, a ruthless and unyielding emperor whose name alone inspires fear across realms. Renowned as the mightiest conqueror, Tristan vowed never to succumb to the shackles of love. Yet destiny weaves a different fate when he becomes obsessively captivated by Princess Nala—a woman of breathtaking beauty and unyielding strength, who despises him with every fiber of her being. Princess Nala, a fierce warrior from a fallen kingdom, views Tristan not as a man but as the monster responsible for her pain. He razed her homeland, murdered her parents, and left her life in ruins. Consumed by grief and revenge, Nala vows never to yield to the man who destroyed everything she loved. But Tristan is a man who takes what he wants. Defying tradition and disregarding her protests, he forces their union, igniting a storm of hatred and desire. Their marriage becomes a battlefield, with Nala’s fiery defiance clashing against Tristan’s obsessive need to possess her. As their lives intertwine, long-buried secrets about Tristan’s past come to light, unraveling the mystery behind his vow to forsake love. With each revelation, the line between hatred and passion blurs, leaving both to question whether love can bloom amidst the ruins of betrayal and vengeance. Will Nala’s heart soften, or will her bitterness remain unbroken? Can Tristan’s obsession transform into something deeper, or will his need for control destroy any chance of redemption? **Love and Obsession** is a gripping tale of passion, vengeance, and the unrelenting power of destiny. Will their fates bind them together, or will the scars of their pasts drive them apart forever?

In a world where ancient forests guard forgotten magic, Elara has always felt out of place-feared for her strange powers and shunned by those she calls home. Lured into forbidden woods by a mysterious voice, she discovers a destiny bound by thorns and written in the stars. With a power that can either save or destroy, she is tasked with navigating the treacherous path of hidden truths, dark forces, and impossible choices. As allies and enemies blur and the price of her newfound magic grows clearer, Elara is forced to question: Is she the hero this world needs-or the harbinger of its doom? The journey has begun, but the stars are not always kind. Will she rise against the shadows, or will they claim her soul?

A woman wished for a life with some excitement in it, the gods she proposed her wish to agreed, but what excitement does she want? Well obviously a pervert like her wouldn't tell another soul... She would have sex with it. -------- !Small Rant!----- This is just a story I wrote for myself, by myself because I couldn't stop thinking about it, I'm writing it for my own personal joy but If you want to go through it with me then lets go, also I will be writing and updating whenever I want since Ideas like this so not come often. ⚠️Synopsis was written like so because I couldn't describe it well ⚠️ ----------- ¡!Warnings¡! ----------- ⚠️ None that I can think of atm but you might want to beware of: -Strong language -Gore -Sexual Content -Probable incest (maybe) -Non-human and/or Non-humanoid Sexual Relationships

Jessie just wanted a hot makeout session with a stranger for her fortieth birthday. A one and done, that's all he was only this stranger wouldn't go away. Between her night job at the bar and her day job at the bakery, she hardly had time to raise her teenage kids and lord knows she had nothing special to offer a man, especially this man. Her ex-husband had made sure you knew that all too well before he left her with tons of bills and too little money. Min Jun spent the best years of his life as a Korean pop star. Now he just wanted to hang out with friends and sleep in his own bed every night. His dreams were made up of all those normal things most people took for granted like love, marriage, and a family. Anonymity sounded like heaven, at least until he met Jessie. Now he redefined heaven as her lips on his. Too bad his bandmates disapproved of his choice. R-18 Want to stay updated with CaseysPen? Follow CaseysPen1 on Instagram or CaseysPen#8300 on Discord.

In the enchanting town of Eldergrove, nestled between the ancient Whispering Woods and the mystical Lake Seraphine, seventeen-year-old Ayla Harper finds herself at a crossroads in life. Haunted by the stories of her grandmother, who wove tales of love, loss, and magic by the lakeside, Ayla feels an unshakeable pull to uncover the secrets of her family's past. When a chance encounter with a mysterious fox leads her to a hidden grove, Ayla discovers a weathered box containing cherished heirlooms and her grandmother's journal. The journal reveals stories of their ancestors and the powerful connection they shared with the lake, igniting a fire within Ayla to embark on a journey of self-discovery. As she delves deeper into the lake's mysteries, she learns of a long-lost family legacy intertwined with the very waters that have shaped her life. Emboldened by newfound courage, Ayla explores the depths of Lake Seraphine, where she encounters echoes of the past and faces challenges that test her resolve. Along the way, she forms unexpected friendships and uncovers hidden truths about herself, her family, and the magic of the natural world. As Ayla navigates the complexities of her heritage, she must confront the shadows of the past and embrace her destiny. With the guidance of the fox and the whispers of the lake, she learns that the journey to uncovering the truth is not just about the stories of those who came before her, but also about discovering her own voice and place in the world. "Rivers and Lakes" is a coming-of-age tale filled with magic, adventure, and the enduring power of family ties. It explores themes of identity, connection to nature, and the importance of honoring one's heritage, inviting readers to join Ayla as she embarks on a transformative journey that will change her life forever.

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.

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?

darkness is nothing more than a power

Jacob McCall is a young werewolf who just wants to live a normal life, but all that is in jeopardy when his father shows back up in Beacon Hills. A Teen wolf/Vampire diaries/The Originals inspired project