The Secret Place

When Merlin went on a trip with her friends to a tourist destination, they came across a serene lake with calm and crystal-clear waters. While she was deeply engrossed in admiring the lake, one of her friends playfully pushed her, causing her to fall into the water. Unable to swim, she sank deeper and deeper, with no one coming to her aid. Her vision grew blurry and eventually faded to darkness. When she regained consciousness, she was shocked to find herself in an unfamiliar place. The surroundings were filled with ancient, old-fashioned buildings reminiscent of a bygone era. "Where am I?" Merlin murmured in shock, her eyes darting around the strange environment.

Luna has always been an outsider in her pack, while other's banded together worrying about things like mates and love, Luna spent her time with nature exploring, absorbing energy from the moon reading. All she wanted to do was to become a healer and travel the world. On one of her trips to the forest her pack was attacked by a group of powerful rogues and all structure burnt to the ground. In one day she was rendered homeless and an orphan. She hated herself and felt guilty for not being with them, she fell into despair, deciding to join her family, she brewed a poisonous herb with wolfsbane refusing to listen to the protests of her wolf, she drank it in one go passing out, when she awoke much to her horror and her wolf spirit was gone, thus she became an enigma with a tragic past.she desperate to keep hidden and get revenge she joined the golden moon pack as an omega. There, she meets Alpha Marcus, a powerful, ruthless leader who didn't believe in love. While Marcus has vowed never to love again, he can't resist the mysterious pull he feels toward Luna. As danger looms from rogue wolves and hidden enemies, Marcus and Luna are forced to work together, their bond growing stronger with each passing day. But Luna's secret could destroy everything. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means, including photocopying, recording, or other electronic or mechanical methods, without the prior written permission of the publisher. Copyright@AQUAHGODDESS2024 Disclaimer: I do not own any of the pictures all credit goes to their rightful owner

In a world divided by ancient power and shadowed by the rule of four kings, 17-year-old Dorothy is thrust into a destiny she neither understands nor desires. Born in a quiet village and raised in the safety of an orphanage, her life changes forever when a mysterious old man tells her of the Celestial Eye, a legendary power said to hold the key to unimaginable strength—and a curse that could unmake her very soul. Unknowingly bound to the celestial forces through the old man’s love and an unsealed eye that glimpses fragments of the future, Dorothy embarks on a perilous journey to uncover the truth about her origins and the powers surging within her. Alongside her steadfast mentor Kael, the mysterious hunter Arden, and her childhood friend Mark—whose vast knowledge is as intriguing as it is suspicious—Dorothy must navigate trials of self-discovery, confront her deepest fears, and uncover secrets buried in the ruins of history. But as she delves deeper into the mysteries of the Celestial Eye, Dorothy learns that her world is far more fragile than she ever imagined. Elves whisper of a dying queen, shapeshifters lurk with centuries-old grudges, and a shadowy demon—an entity with a hunger for celestial power—looms closer than anyone suspects. The threads of fate begin to unravel when Dorothy discovers a past written in blood, a future painted in fire, and a prophecy that could either save her world or destroy it. Faced with ancient curses, relentless enemies, and an enigmatic villain hidden among her closest allies, Dorothy must decide if she’s willing to embrace the celestial power within her—or let it consume her entirely. In this tale of trials, betrayal, and the resilience of the human spirit, The Ancient Secret takes readers on a journey where the brightest lights cast the darkest shadows, and even the kindest faces may hide the deepest secrets. Will Dorothy rise to become a savior, or will the celestial forces claim her as their own?

“I’ll give you information and service equal to what you can pay.” The young shopkeeper’s dark eyes gleam as he watches the visitor, a faint, knowing smile playing on his lips. In a hidden corner of the empire’s bustling capital stands a magical shop brimming with wonders. But behind the shelves of enchanted items is a shopkeeper with no memory of his past, drawn into a maze of lost memories, forbidden magic, and dangerous secrets. Now, he must decide if discovering the truth is worth risking everything—or if some secrets are safer left forgotten.

Alice was born into a royal family. But unfortunately, when her magic power was measured, the magic orb showed nothing. The king and queen sent her to the continent's largest and most terrifying forest to be eaten alive by monsters...

A secret daughter who must become the qween of hell , a romance spark between an arranged marriage but a jealous brother who wants its all and a quest to find her mother

THE WEREWOLF SECRET Anna, a young journalist, stumbles on a secret that may take her quest for revenge to new heights. The elite Harding billionaire family has a bloodline of werewolves. A secret, they are protecting from the dawn of time and will kill anyone who uncovers the truth. Anna has a plan to gain evidence against the family, and by this she has to seduce the mighty Drake Harding until she gathers the proof she needs. She falls in love with the alpha until he rejects her upon finding out her real reason for her interest in him. He banishes her out of the town forever, or else he will kill her if he sees her again. But there’s a twist: Anna finds herself saddled with the alpha’s baby, and her life is in danger. Drake’s evil brother, wants to kill her because she was born a werewolf huntress, which is detrimental to werewolves, which she knows nothing about. Anna has to earn Drake’s trust in order for his protection. Drake Harding falls hard for Anna Black. He knows that she has uncovered their family secret. He knows full well that she has to die, but instead banishes her from his town, and intends to use her for her ‘services’ in the future. He thought that he got rid of her for now, until he learns that she has his child and is in danger of his brother killing her before Anna learns who she really is. Drake has trust issues .How can he protect Anna and trust her at the same time?

Gregory Evans is called to investigate a terrorist attack and discovers that a radical Islamic group has been recruiting young people to carry out attacks in various locations in New York and there is only one person who can help him in the investigation, an enemy from the past. In a journey marked by deaths and secrets hidden in political relations, Gregory Evans finds clues that will bring him face to face with a shocking revelation and the astonishing truth that we have ignored for so long. Racing against time, Gregory Evans and the Italian mafia enter into a frantic hunt for religious and political assassins, and unravel enigmas, following a trail that may lead to the secret lair where lies the only hope of saving New York City, before it collapses.

A young man is called to fight in a war in a place he's never heard of.

Amelia Carter never imagined her life would change with a single deal. A desperate attempt to save her father leads her into a cold marriage with Lucas Blackwood, a billionaire known for his ruthless charm and hidden motives. Thrown into a world of wealth, power, and dark secrets, Amelia struggles to find her footing. Lucas is distant yet protective, a man full of contradictions. His family is even more dangerous, with hidden agendas and a sister determined to drive Amelia out. But when Amelia stumbles upon a photograph that hints at a haunting past, she begins to question everything she knows about Lucas and herself. As tension builds and enemies close in, Amelia must navigate a web of lies and betrayals, all while resisting the undeniable pull between her and Lucas. What is Lucas hiding? And will Amelia uncover the truth before it’s too late?

Billionaire Levi Everett is a well known businessman who kissed Portia Zira on a masquerade party. That one sinful passionate kiss turns into a blooming affair, An affair behind close doors where no one should know but the two of them. How will Levi Everett sacrifice everything for the woman he adores and how will Portia Zira do everything to meet the standards of Levi's world.

"This princess's new bodyguard is the ultimate tsundere. What to do?!" Didn't he say I am annoying? Why is he looking at me with heart eyes? He said he will never be into me... What's with the fleeting touches then? Wait, what?! Did he just ask for a kiss with that professional face on? Alas, was my one-sided attraction wasn't that one sided after all? ... As the princess of Monteluna, all Amara wants is to live an idle life. She even negotiates her chance to study abroad, away from the royal family. But two years in, life throws a curveball when the King declares: "From now on, you will have a new personal bodyguard!" Rafael Varder. A brooding, mysterious man with piercing green eyes. From their first encounter, he saves her. By the second, they talk and he vanishes after making her heart flutter. The third time they meet, there’s a twist: Rafael isn’t just some handsome stranger she could crush on at will—he’s her new personal bodyguard aka her shackle. Feeling blindsided, Amara decides to take control by laying down the ground rules: no unnecessary meddling, no constant hovering, and definitely no controlling her life. But Rafael? He breaks every single one of her rules while shoving his unbearably gorgeous face in her sight 24X7. The lines get blurred as the princess and her bodyguard entangle in a game of love, hate & desires. But when Amara realizes that Rafael comes with secrets that will destroy any possibility of them, would she still give in to the temptation? Will Rafael be able to protect her—not just from danger, but from the demons of his own identity?

Mrs. Francois scoffed, her tone laced with skepticism. "Seriously? You will look for the money? How? Is it from the fruit we sell? You can't get such money from it ten years from now!" Anne's eyes widened in disbelief at her mother's words. "And what do you want me to do, mother? Isabella is my child. Do you think I won't do anything just for her to be fine?" Mrs. Francois shook her head, her expression grave. "Stop lying to yourself, Anne. I think it's time to let Albert know about Isabella." Uncle Peter and Anne exchanged a glance, uncertainty flickering in their eyes. "What? You mean I should beg him for money? Never, mother! I won't do such a thing!" Anne spat, her voice trembling with anger. Mrs. Francois sighed heavily. "This is not about you again, Anne. It's about Isabella. Think about her. You can't hide Albert from her life forever because she deserves to know him." Anne narrowed her eyes in disbelief at her mother's words. "Have you forgotten how Albert and I met, mother? Have you? I will never beg him for money to take care of my child!" Uncle Peter attempted to diffuse the tension. "Anne, Ma'am Francois, please calm down," he urged gently. But Mrs. Francois was resolute. "That's it! You're selfish, Anne. Stop using your pain from Albert to stop Isabella from knowing her father. Think about Isabella too and do the right thing. Do it for her sake! Choose between your selfishness and Isabella sight." Will Anne Stick to her selfishness just like her mother said, or reach out to Albert for help? Because what happened between them, is a one night-stand. Dive into the tale of The Secret CEO's Daughter: Revealing many hidden secrets, and sweet revenge.

In a world where power and wealth dictate the rules of the game, a single twist of fate can catapult an outcast to the highest echelons of society. Our protagonist, struggling to make ends meet in a cold, unforgiving city, is thrust into unimaginable wealth and influence overnight. But with this newfound affluence comes a complex web of deceit, betrayal, and dark secrets. As they step into a world they never imagined, they must navigate the dangerous waters of elite circles, family feuds, and the price of hidden truths. Along the way, they will uncover powers they never knew they possessed, forge unexpected alliances, and face enemies both old and new, all while wrestling with a secret that could destroy everything. Their rise to power may be swift, but can they handle the fallout when the masks come off?

(Warning: Mature audience)- Being the princess of her family, she has been treasured from birth with nothing getting in the way and now growing up she is still the pampared daughter. With a strict elder brother and loving family things start going wrong when she starts receiving messages from an obsessed stalker, not just any messages but one conveying his desires for her, his secret desires. 'You have no idea how hard it is watching you in that short and not being able to do anything darling' She reads the message and instantly she starts sweating from fear. Frantically looking around she tries to look for the sender. 'oh baby, that face just makes me desire you more' 'Soon baby, you'll be all mine and I promise not to let you go'

A dark mystery story

The Trial of the Guilty？ The Lie of the Divine？ Participant, Stellar Envoy, and Divine are about to make their appearance. The stench of decay pervaded every corner of the streets, and the blood-red sky showed no sign of blue. Place of Annihilation, the end is near.

Jade harbored a secret crush on Sin his best friend's charismatic companion. As they shared laughter and adventures, Jade's feelings deepened, but he dared not speak them aloud."

In the shadows of a kingdom ruled by the formidable King Marcus, a wolf-less and orphaned Lara finds herself ensnared in the shackles of slavery. Her spirit, though captive, harbors a yearning for freedom. In a daring bid to break free, Lara strikes a perilous deal – she agrees to become a spy, with King Marcus as her target. King Marcus, a stormy-eyed libertine with an aura of dominance, is grappling with the impending threat posed by Alpha Felis, the demon king. Racing against time to save both his kingdom and his wolf, Marcus encounters Lara. A mysterious spy, she becomes a tantalizing temptation that challenges Marcus's command over his own fate. Caught in a web of intrigue, Marcus is faced with an impossible choice: protecting his kingdom or succumbing to the allure of his unexpected mate. Will Lara prioritize her hard-fought freedom and turn away from the mate she never sought? Or will she relinquish the only desire she's ever known for the sake of an uncertain destiny? The stage is set for a gripping tale of love, loyalty, and the ultimate price one must pay for freedom.

A brilliant, ruthless killer stalked the city, leaving a trail of terror in their wake. Detective Edevene Felix, undeterred, pursued the elusive predator through a labyrinth of clues and dead ends.

[How to Survive as the Villain When You Applied to be the Heroine] Being reborn as a villainess? Sure, that's practically a genre at this point. But transmigrating into one because the celestial bureaucracy messed up your application to be the heroine? Now that's just adding insult to injury. But after having lived her life as the renowned Mafia heiress Raven Hale already knows what it's like to be the villain in someone else's story. Which is why she knows that she can turn this situation in her favour. Running an information guild as the mysterious Ren? Easy. Ignoring the Crown Prince who keeps showing up during her investigations? Not so much. Especially when he makes her heart race more than any assassination attempt ever did. ✦ Main Lead: Ex-Mafia Heir Turned Villainess ✦ Genre: Fantasy Romance ✦ Tags: Strong Female Lead, Transmigration, Secret Identity, Slow Burn Romance, Political Intrigue, Found Family

Samantha is deeply in love with Drex. But Drex is into another woman. When Samantha's Parents told her that she will marry Drex to help Drex's Family for being Bankrupt. She grab the Opportunity. Drex beg her to help their Family but they can't marry her because he's already in love with someone. But because Samantha is secretly inlove with him since they were Kids she still insist getting married to him. What would be Drex reaction? And what would be Samantha's life in Drex hands?

The Billionaire’s Secret Vow Ethan Cross, a billionaire driven by ambition and haunted by a shadowed past, knows the rules of his world: trust no one, love no one, and always stay in control. His life is built on power, precision, and a vow to protect his empire at all costs. But when a high-stakes business deal takes an unexpected turn, Ethan’s carefully crafted world collides with the passionate and unpredictable Sophia Blake. Sophia is a fiercely independent artist whose life is as vibrant and chaotic as her canvases. Struggling to keep her gallery afloat, she refuses to compromise her integrity—until a chance encounter with Ethan forces her into a decision that could save her career but cost her freedom. Bound by a marriage of convenience, their worlds couldn’t be more different, but neither could deny the magnetic pull between them. What begins as a calculated arrangement quickly becomes a battle of wills, with Sophia challenging Ethan’s cold logic and Ethan awakening desires in Sophia she thought she had long buried. As passion ignites and their walls begin to crumble, the secrets they’ve both kept threaten to destroy everything. Amid rivalries, betrayals, and the shadows of their pasts, Ethan and Sophia must navigate the thin line between obligation and love. Can a vow made in desperation become a promise that lasts forever? Or will their fears keep them from the happiness they never thought they deserved? The Billionaire’s Secret Vow is a story of redemption, passion, and the courage it takes to trust when the stakes are at their highest. It’s about two hearts finding each other in a world that demands everything—and daring to dream of something more.

[A True Life Story in Fiction] Yetunde, an orphan was fortunate to meet Segun the bonfire son of a former Minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. A highly notable, notorious, respected, prominent, wealthy politician based in the ancient city of Ibadan. The unserious love-affairs that transparent between Segun and Yetunde became a reality eventually. The desperate lad of rich politician trickily trapped Yetunde in love and deveined her on the first day of visitation as guest with a ticket for regrets. Meanwhile, Segun’s father could not hold back his passionate affection for Yetunde, a pretty innocent undergraduate in one of the foremost Nigeria University. A good breeding is not pursuable. Yetunde was raped by Segun’s father with the promise of inflicting care if the secret could be a sealed deal forever! What a great taboo and heinous crime? Both the father and son are eating inside the same soup pot of love unknowingly. Unfortunately, Yetunde got pregnant by the politician but the bargain hooked Segun to be held responsible instead. Eventually, Yetunde gave birth to Junior for Segun that resembled the father in-law like a duplicate. Thereafter, she was dashed with #100 Million Naira cash-gifts for hiding the truth against all odds and suspicions. Meanwhile, if the garments on masquerade caught fire; face of the image inside will be identified. Although it may take time, the photographer will one day present the picture of captured images taken with the camera! For how long will The Sealed Secret remain intact and unexposed as promised by Yetunde? When the forest of terror is set-ablaze; lion must not stay inside the den as the king. Really, you are about to unveil one of the most complicated life experience. How Yetunde kept the solemn promise is the pad upon which the tale in The Sealed Secret rests.

An unknown fog spreads all over the world. When the fog begins to appear scary monsters, unknown items, and chaotic songs, fear suddenly spreads to everyone like a virus. Now people realize...the world is divided by the fog...but At the same time, the fog can let you go to other worlds. Will you step into the fog to start your journey? I had no choice because the fog had already engulfed me. When I walked out of the fog, I found myself in a strange forest, full of bright flowers on the ground, many long black trees covering the rays of the sun, and ruins of a mythical white palace. This world has arcane elements, bizarre creatures, magical items, and even eldritch deities. I start my journey, maybe I can find the way back home, or live in this world.