Standing Next To You

Life was steady—maybe not ideal, but manageable—for Evelyn Morgan, the overlooked daughter of a powerful business magnate and his unforgiving wife. Evelyn’s world revolves around a thankless life in the Morgan Mansion, where she's treated as little more than a maid, despite being family by blood. But everything changes the night her glamorous sister Diane, the chosen heiress, vanishes without a trace, leaving Evelyn with an unexpected and weighty responsibility. To save her family’s reputation and future, Evelyn must step in as Diane’s replacement, meeting with the mysterious and notoriously wealthy Mr. Volkow. Rumored to be a crippled recluse, he is nothing like she expected—gorgeous, intense, and unnervingly sharp. Evelyn quickly realizes her life will never be quite the same, especially as she navigates a world where her role and her heart seem more complicated than she ever imagined. But with each encounter, Evelyn begins to wonder if she’s in over her head...

WARNING [R18] "Right now," Zamian whispered, his voice low and sultry, "I'll make sure you only call my name." "Z-Zamian, what are you... what are you doing?" she gasped as he pulled her even closer, their bodies fitting together perfectly. She could feel the warmth radiating from him, a magnetic force drawing her in. "Shh," he whispered against her ear, his breath warm and tantalizing. "Not yet. Save that voice for later." **** Mira Adams, a 19-year-old girl, ran into the forest to escape the death that the war had brought her. Little did she know, she would meet Zamian Zan, a mysterious stranger who took her in for reasons unknown. She escaped the next day. On her 21st birthday, she finally left the small village after pleading with her grandfather, who agreed for reasons she didn’t understand. Little did she know, she was destined to marry the stranger she had met two years earlier. Zamian, now 23, is a CEO and secretly the king of a hidden kingdom. He marries Mira due to a debt her late father owed him, but that wasn't his only reason—he told her he wanted a child from her, though his true motives remain a mystery to her.

Wei Jun, mysteriously transported from his world to a realm of ancient cultivation, faces familiar faces from his past life, including his lost friend Li Chen and former love Lian Zhen, now with the demonic Mo Jiao Sect. Hiding his true origins, Wei Jun trains alongside friends, confronting powerful enemies and unlocking deep memories. Haunted by past regrets, he seeks redemption and answers, battling dark forces to protect his new and old companions in this gripping tale of fate, revenge, and self-discovery.

Ten years ago, the world was torn apart by the sudden appearance of mysterious "Rifts," gateways to unspeakable horrors. For a decade, humanity waged a desperate war against creatures they couldn't comprehend, and now, the world lies in ruins, with only a few survivors clinging to life. But what if the story wasn’t over? What if there was a way to turn back time, to undo the devastation and rewrite the fate of the world? Would you take it, knowing the cost?

Book One: After Lilith's mysterious disappearance, Ivy must follow her mother's last instructions, leading her to a bizarre land with new and foreign people. Unbeknownst to her, the people of that land are aware of her eventual arrival. However, they are also wary as they've received a prophecy that Ivy could be the savior of their colony or the one who destroys it. Book Two: Still, Zoe is left feeling distracted and distant several months later. Hope is not lost as she receives surprising news that she may(if she plays her cards right) be able to see Ivy again. Book Three: ---------------------------- Next Up is that one dream we all had when we were kids. When we would leave home in search of adventure and all sorts of creatures in our imaginations ran wild in this world. ----------------------------- I will update this story every Monday and now Saturday with a new chapter. "I will be posting this story on RoyalRoad.com" as well as ScribbleHub

"I don't hate you", her voice was barely a whisper against his chest. she could hear his heartbeat. "I know sweetheart" he murmured, his arm tightening around her. she looked up at him, her eyes brimming with tears. "But I should hate you". "You should", he cupped her face between his hands, eyes burning with intensity. "And that makes me the luckiest guy in the world that you can't manage to' he rasped.

In a modern world teeming with hidden supernatural beings, Kelvin, a powerful hybrid known as a Vaewolf, finds himself entangled in a web of forbidden love, curses, and perilous choices. Born of a dangerous union between a vampire and a werewolf, Kelvin is an *Unclaimed One*, a being that defies the control of vampire covens, werewolf clans, and witches. As leaders of the supernatural realm vie for his power, Kelvin is forced into a life of perpetual hiding to protect himself and his family. Haunted by a curse from the witch queen, which promises he will never find true happiness and dooms him to destroy anyone he loves, Kelvin lives in fear of his own emotions. His solitary existence takes a turn when he meets Dave, an unsuspecting human who awakens feelings Kelvin thought were long buried. As their bond deepens, Kelvin must confront his deepest fears: how to protect Dave from the dangers that lurk in the shadows and the curse that threatens to tear them apart. This is a tale of forbidden love, unimaginable power, and the fight against a destiny that seeks to destroy them both.

Xiong Zhi ran away from her unwanted marriage. That day, Linfeng, her aide, died while protecting her. The man who she held dearly in her heart died in her arms. In her last breath, she uttered, "Never again to be weak...Never again wasted our precious time...I'll promise...In the next lifetime... I will protect you...and..love you..." Full of regrets, she closed her eyes, wanting to be united with the man in the underworld. However, when she opened her eyes, she found herself in her sixteen-year-old body. Realizing she had a second chance, the cold, indifferent, obedient, and meek young miss of the Xiong family was reborn as a strong, sharp, vengeful, bold, and confident woman. In this lifetime, she will fulfill her promise with no regrets. Of course, including seducing Linfeng again. ----------------------------------------------------- This is my first novel and my original. English is not my first language. So please pardon me for any gramatical errors. All characters, name, place and plots are from my own world. Thank you! Happy Reading (*^▽^*) https://discord.gg/Btpq6P4 This is the permanent link for my novel server. Other upcoming novels will be there as well. please join and grace us with your presence hehe p ^^ And thanks to my new editor, who work like a sloth but very amazing, my sis, Letmesleep,. And the kind hearted Rei who help me edit the earlier chaps for free. I can't thank you enough! Though, not all chaps had been edited yet, they makes my novel so incredible. Thank you guys!

A man in his thirties was standing in front of she-devil's grave, under everyone's watchful eyes, he dropped the flower to her coffin, his tone was full of ridicule. "Congrats on your death." Next year he came, "I won. You lost to me and I will live well. Just rot in there." Next year he came again, "I have a pretty girlfriend and I will marry next year. My life is good. Nothing to worry about." Next year he came once more, "I will stop visiting and forget you! My life is better without you! See, I live well!" But he came again the next year and the years after that. People said he was hunted by his so-called arch-enemy. That even after death, the devil did not even let him go. He stood in front of her grave. His once handsome face had turned old and wrinkly. "Bei Sangyun, I cursed you. You are not allowed to rest in peace. You must be suffering there like me, right? You devil..." He might be the last one standing. But his life was the same as the dead's- lifeless and empty. He did not live well, he never once marry and his heart was never at peace. And it was all the fault of one person. ***** Bei Sangyun was a big bully in high school. The target of her bullying was the skinny boy in her grade, Fei Chuan. They were classmates once in kindergarten and met again in high school. But one day, just a year left before graduation, the big bully suddenly changed. One day, Fei Chuan hesitantly opened his locker. The other night, the big bully said that she left something in his locker. He did not really want to open it. He was afraid a poisonous snake would come out of his locker. However, his report card was there. With gritted teeth, the young boy opened it. However, what appeared was not a hideous thing as he expected, but a bright pink letter with a little heart sticker as a seal. It turned out, the surprise was scarier than a snake. Was this a new form of torture? Since then, Bei Sangyun relentlessly chased the young Fei Chuan until the two got married. ****** This is a story of rebirth. The two arch-enemies who could not live under the same sky had become sweet lovers.

After Earth is destroyed from a meteor impact, humans travel to a new world where they gain new powers. How will the story of Lucas J. Adams unfold? Thus story is inspired by MHA and Ian Boggs; the youtuber

Merry, a mediocre angel, compassionate beyond saving, is plotted by fellow angels due to getting increasing attention of Archangels for her hard work. Her official punishment became a death trap. Her spirit fragments spread amidst innumerable worlds, to collect them she has to incarnate as somebody again & again across numerous worlds. She dejectedly thought, "I have to complete this infinitely long journey alone for my freedom". But she doesn't know once her one saving grace to a powerful foe, give birth of a strong infatuation that follows her like a shadow, shares her burden & in this process entangles with her in a passionate love. Something different from your typical webnovels ^_^

Chance is a strange concept. Anything can happen but it won't because it's not likely. But a little chance is all that's needed for something extraordinary to happen. The question is what will happen next? Disclaimer. I don't own Pokémon and JoJo is Araki's greatness. I do not care if you read. This is a side thing. Don't expect consistent uploads. This is something random and just for fun. Art is not mine, so if the artist don't want it on just ask.

Kaito Nakamura, a quiet and lonely high school student, finds his life turned upside down when Mei Tanaka, the popular and cheerful girl in class, unexpectedly sits next to him. As they share silent moments, Kaito discovers that Mei’s perfect image hides her own struggles. Together, they begin to uncover the power of true friendship, showing that even the quietest bonds can change everything.

First Arc: "Don't leave me! Just look at me and stay awake!" Words that haunted Ariana's dreams for as long as she remembered. Dying in the arms of her lover as they both are surrounded and engulfed in flames. However Ariana's quirks never stopped her from living her life. Her journey starts from when her adoptive mother sells her at the tender age of 12, afraid that she was stealing her adoptive father's love. A blow to her head unlocks her past life's memories and life skills. Any object she touches relating to her past life unlocks her past skills and education. Using her memories she changes the brothel she's sold to into a maid cafe, and slowly changes her community. While creatures called Lumas are born from her powers to protect Ariana but who are the Lumas really protecting? Especially when she gets her period on her 13th birthday and it morphs her into a humanoid garnet dragon. Second Arc: In a world full of magic, beast men, warriors, adventurers and elementals could there really be something more frightening then a girl with mixed blood? Garnet dragon, child of the jewel eyed priestess and the soul of someone who was summoned from Earth. Ariana is fully awoken to who she is and has started her life in St. Verusha Academy as their perfect score student. She will have to grow into the young lady she wants to be while trying to unravel the mysteries of her life. With the help of Cayden, her childhood friend and the the Lumas, Ariana will discover the roads she can walk down. The only problem is will she choose destruction or human evolution? Love or world dominance? Revenge or forgiveness? Or will she allow her human mind and heart to be devoured by the darkness inside of her because of a massive betrayal from the one person she thought meant the most to her? Third Arc The bells of war have been wrung and Ariana has now chosen to save all of humanity. Though she has come to know many truths she still trusts in the relationships she's made and is willing to put everything on the line to become stronger. Her Lumas are evolving, Cayden is her true love that she will never let go, the Goddess of Creation needs her to complete the mission given to her and above all else Ariana is determined to survive. Now with her new knowledge she abandons everyone from their own safety and travels to the Animus, the beast Kingdom to learn how to control her garnet dragon powers from her blood family and hoping that they wil aid her in the fight against Lord Romanoff, the robed army and the twisted church.

In the Blue Planet, the people of The Kingdom Arizone; The Lorph, show their respect to Gyanemyade by wishing for something dear to their heart. There is a boy in his seventeens, Dylan Al'Xander, military captain who fall in love with a girl in an ordinary summer. There is a Girl Lena AyaBurg in her sweet seventeens, military captain. Who's lover is Dylan. Then there is Gibbs who is best friend of both of them. Belongs to race of Lorph. The people of Meges, for centuries hides in dark shadows living their eternal life's there. For centuries they were considered as Alien but during 5th evolution, the Kingdom of Arizone not only give them a place to live but also make them rightful citizens of Arizone. They are creature, neither living nor dead. They lives in lands given to them far away from realm of humanity in the forbidden land .... They surves as a special link Between... Life and afterlife..... For over a decade, the Kingdom of Arizone is in a war with neighbouring Empires of Aqua's... It's war with out any casualties.... During the final and last battle which decide the fate of Lorph and Meges. There happens a series of incidents which put the life of Dylan love in danger..... Ash is a captain of The Reaper unit, pilot of special equipment.... He belongs to race of Meges.... He is a good friend of Dylan and Lena...... In this world of The Blue Planet, there are not only humans; lorphs, Meges, Vampire, Warewolf, fairies, devil's and angels but also some sacred beings of light, the transparent beings.... Outside that wall that protects the humanity from high and extremely low temperature, there is a promised tree, a cherry tree... There is a memorial stone, black in colour made of some unknown earthly material... On the memorial stone under the promised Cherry tree, is a black and white picture of a girl smiling widely....... And the name written Lena AyaBurg. That one night's incident cause for ... Lena to be gone forever...... For Dylan to become cold and colder then winter...... For Gibbs to lose faith in Humanity.... For Ash to fight his Nine elders and Great Master....... Three young boys and a girl against whole wide world......... TO THE BEAUTIFUL YOU starting from this Thursday. You Author Butterflyqueen736 [Maria] My original work. All right reserved.

To you, who taught me what it feels to be loved…

A king will be caged by their subjects, a noble will be caged by their dignity, and a peasant will be caged by their circumstances. But what will someone do if their cage, doesn't exist? Cover is not owned by me, if you are the owner and doesn't wish for your image to be used, then feel free to contact me and I will immediately take it down.

Lily of the Michigan Earl family was always put on the back burner. Even when she fell and got hurt or had a fever, no one did anything for her. Lily thought she wasn't part of the family. She was engaged, but he was the second son of a marquis, in the same situation as her. That's why Lily wanted to start a family with him. But he wanted to marry her sister, Annabelle, and the engagement was broken off. Lily refused to give in to disappointment and used her talents to carve out her own path. Also posted on Alphapolis.

You cannot control your heart, even if someone comes with all sincerity, when your heart has belonged to someone else, then nothing will change unless the miracle really manifests its form. That was believed to be a fact by Ara Sofia, a cold heartlessness figure who hid all of her thoughts for herself; she never put a meaning to everything which happens in her life. Her heart was untouchable, even a man who was almost perfect like Reza Pratama, the ideal son-in-law of her mother, can't captivate her heart. Thus, her closest people were struck by fear; she will end up being lonely without loving and to be loved by someone. In fact, they just didn't realize, there was someone who was always able to destroy all of her defenses, Sayed Ryan Idroes; the man who placed her as a troublemaker younger sister, but never failed to ensnare her in the dilemma which was wildly disturbing her sanity. That was even worse when Ryan returned after 10 years living in England, but the presence of Anne Kumala and Bella Puteri Ershad in Ryan's life made her feeling was being difficult to describe. In the midst of heartbreak, Ara Sofia met Hanan Mikail, an annoying person who immediately claimed her as “Future Wife”. Since then, her life has been like being entangled in a deadly whirlpool that could sink her to the bottom of the ocean, anytime.

Feng Xinyao always thought that it was because her family had too much luck with women that she was still alone. Her grandmother, who was almost 80, quietly developed a second love, and it was a love triangle. Her retired father was blocked at the door because he seduced someone else's wife while dancing in the square. The married elder brother met a teacher in the parents' group. The teacher confessed his love to him, and her elder sister-in-law beat him up. The eight-year-old nephew, who was handsome and cute, was kissed by a female classmate. Even the dog at home hooked up with the neighbor's little dog and successfully made her pregnant. And Feng Xinyao, who was unemployed and returned to her hometown, finally saw a handsome guy, but was sent to see the police by him and was sued for sexual harassment! Bah, it was clearly Min Wangyue who forgot to close the door when taking a shower! Min Wangyue: "Didn't you drool at that time?" "Shut up!" Feng Xinyao covered her face in shame and anger.

Netro Needs to cope with losing his robot friend thunter, he creates another robot named Neyxtou, and little does he know this robot would be In Trouble.

Newly homeless woman Yuna Valtine just wanted her life to be as normal as possible. hopefully pursuing her dreams to become an artist but, in stroke of luck or misfortune a man gave her a key to solve all her problems. But, it was a key to a whole new world of Gods and Saints. In exchange for accepting the key she became a runner up to become the ultimate ruler of Gods and strongests of Saints. Will she climb her why to godhood or just accept her fate of surviving off of restaurant condiments.

Arya Hills is the illegitimate daughter of a wealthy family, but she's never wanted to rely on her family's money. She's brave and daring and has always stood up for what's right. When she sees her friend Emma being bullied because of a guy,she sets out to teach him a lesson. But she accidentally beats up the wrong person - Harris Wilson, a friend of the bully. Harris is determined to get revenge on Arya for embarrassing him, but as he gets to know her, he starts to see her in a different light and slowly falls for her. Arya was called back by her family to marry Ken Robinson, who was Harris former best friend. Will history repeat itself and have Harris and Ken wage war against each other? Is she fated to be with Harris or Ken?"

Hazel, a once-loyal angel, defies her celestial orders and falls from the god realm to stop her fellow angels from destroying Earth. Convinced that humanity still has the potential for good, she risks exile and her celestial powers to prove that mankind is not beyond redemption. Stranded on Earth, she settles in a quiet town, blending in among humans while secretly documenting their acts of kindness, courage, and resilience. Over time, Hazel learns to navigate the complexities of human emotions and behavior. She witnesses moments of profound love, selflessness, and bravery, contrasting sharply with the harsh judgment of her celestial kin. Her mission takes an unexpected turn when she meets a compassionate and troubled human who shows her the depth of human connection. As their bond grows, their forbidden love challenges everything she thought she knew about herself, deepening her resolve to protect the world she has come to cherish. However, Hazel's peaceful life is shattered when a former ally descends to Earth, leading a legion of angels bent on carrying out the judgment she once sought to prevent. As celestial forces wreak havoc on Earth, hazel is torn between her loyalty to heaven and her newfound love for humanity. Armed with evidence that could save Earth, she pleads for mercy, but her kin remain blinded by humanity’s flaws. Faced with the ultimate choice, hazel must decide whether to stand with her kind or fight against them to protect the humans who have given her a new sense of purpose. In a battle where loyalty, love, and sacrifice collide, Seraphiel’s decision will determine the fate of both heaven and Earth, testing the boundaries of her courage and forcing her to confront what it truly means to be worthy of salvation.

Despise To Love You- "Love conquers all...or does it?" Enter the enigmatic world of Xavier Cavanaugh, a renowned film director haunted by a troubled past and fueled by a relentless quest for revenge. Love and romance are distant notions, buried deep within his hardened heart. However, everything changes when Midnight Hazelwood, an enchanting model and actress, catches his eye. At first, he feigns disdain for her, determined to keep his emotions at bay. Yet, a flicker of intense attraction ignites within him when he witnesses her watching him with adoration. Despite his best effort to resist, fate intervenes, orchestrating a series of events that draw them closer together. As their undeniable connection intensifies, Xavier and Midnight find themselves entangled in a passionate affair they can no longer deny. But between them stands, a number of secrets, buried past stories, especially when both the both of them are hiding something.

Takamine Rin is a photographer responsible for the commercial ads in Japan. One day, he got a new project where he had to shoot a series of photographs of a new HXT x Cool brand commercial. This is where he met the famous playboy supermodel, Leo Junho. Both were very different, but they had the same belief; they DIDN'T BELIEVE in love.

Madison breaks up with her cheating Rich boyfriend Xavier, on that same day her bestie decided to take her to a bar to feel better. madison gets drunk and had a one night stand with a smoking hot man, who's name and face she barely remembered. on getting home, Madison decided to treat all infection forgetting to prevent pregnancy. Madison finds herself pregnant but the problem is she can't remember the man she spent the night with and she isn't even sure who the actual father is, is it her one night stand or her ex boyfriend. what's the worst that could happen? now Madison has to make a choice to keep or remove the baby, which will she do? will she reunite with her ex boyfriend for the sake of the child? or will she look for her mysterious smoking hot one night stand? What happens when Madison finds out both her hot smoking one night stand and her ex boyfriend whom she still loves are best friends. So much drama, anger, love, revenge, plotting, hatred all in one triangle. anyway you might never know, if you don't slide in and flip those pages.

Lauren has the world at the palm of her hand, money, status and a loving submissive boyfriend but everything changes when her boyfriend Jayden is killed because of her but ofcourse, she doesn't really care and moves on with her next plaything not knowing her next would be her last. Caught up in a mysterious contract with her new found lover, she becomes eternally submissive to him and knows what real pain is for the first time knowing she can't escape him even in death.

Maxim, a university student on the verge of completing his bachelor's degree, is torn between his childhood dreams of embarking on an epic adventure and the adult responsibilities and friendships he has cultivated at university. His dilemma takes a dramatic turn when his family's safety is jeopardized, leading him to undertake an adventure he hadn't imagined. Upon the revelation of supernatural beings and extraordinary powers, Maxim must find the courage to explore this newfound reality and face its daunting challenges. He must harness his newfound abilities and make allies among the enigmatic beings he encounters, all while discovering his own self-worth amidst the unexpected twists his life has taken.

With little opportunity to experience life to the fullest, Layla was born into a poor household and spent her entire life working in order to care for her basic needs. She eventually overworked herself to death. When she opened her eyes, she imagined being greeted by an angel who would accompany her to paradise and expecting to see nothing but white clouds around. Instead, she woke up in a luxurious bedroom that was ten times larger than her studio apartment. That wasn't all, either! In the mirror, she noticed a reflection that wasn't hers. She possessed a different body and eventually accept her faith. The persona she was inhabiting was Ophelia Lockhart, a socially awkward beauty who spent the most of her life in a massive mansion. An unmentioned character in a book entitled "In the Power of Love", that Layla adored. As soon as Layla entered her favorite book, she learned information that was left out of the text and that would alter the way she perceived the novel. What did she uncover, exactly?