These Knives Only

Maya DeLuca was born as a result of adultery. She is the fruit of the shameful love affair her married mother had. Her mother passed away shortly after giving birth, leaving Maya to bear the consequences of her mother's sins. Right from birth, Maya was loathed by everyone in her family, especially her stepfather, her late mother’s husband. Maya is the evidence of his wife's betrayal; hence, she is a thorn in his flesh. He abused her, punishing her for her mother’s betrayal. Maya is a junior chef at a five-restaurant and also works as a waitress at her Stepfather’s gentlemen's club to pay off the debt she owes him. Maya's Life becomes more complicated when she gets entangled with a handsome billionaire, Dalton Black, as he hires her as his personal chef. Maya obliviously captivated Dalton's heart as love blossomed between them. However, in order to fight for her love for Dalton Black, Maya must face the nefarious plans devised by Dalton Black's enemies and those who wish to break them apart. Maya is Dalton's only desire, the light in his grimy world. He would do anything to be with her forever, even though she is a weapon that his enemies plan to use against him.

Sophie, a young woman working in her father's company, learns that his hidden daughter will be his successor. Her fiancé also leaves Sophie for her. Deprived of her home, job and fiancé, she promises revenge. A revenge that her greatest enemy, Darell Pilsar, wants to facilitate. He welcomes her to his company, where he learns something unexpected.

“Come not between the Dragon and his Wrath.” — William Shakespeare The year was 2140, and Earth was nothing but a distant memory. Humanity now drifted through the galaxies aboard colossal ARKs, massive skyships that served as the last bastions of civilization. Yet, these ARKs were more than just floating cities; they were humanity’s last containers, preserving what remained of their species. A century before Earth's final collapse, humanity discovered a gateway to a realm known as Eternia — a fantastical world straight out of myth and legend. Reaching this realm required more than just advanced technology; it demanded a complete departure from the physical body and entry into a mysterious process known as the Dream Weave. In the present day, Cloud lived aboard ARK NO. 427, where he had been training from a young age to step into the Dream Weave. He was a standout among his peers, excelling in every tasks that came his way. Everything seemed to be on track for him — until the pivotal day of the Class Selection process.

“9th Class Low Grade Familiar.” He was shocked to find that he had summoned the weakest familiar that could be. Only when he saw the status, he couldn't help being more shocked. "Hypnosis? Why can no one else see this? What even is this skill?" ------------------------------------------------------------------- Come follow me on twitter: https://twitter.com/DXHaseoXD Discord: https://discord.gg/BGrNgsbXXG

Our beloved reader, a devoted fan of novels, suddenly finds herself transported into one! However, there's a major twist—she’s become the villainess. While that’s already troubling enough, her real nightmare is the fact that she must contend with not one, but multiple heroines! "Freak this! Heck no! I'm not dealing with any of this! Leave me alone!" -- kyoani 26 languages cover is not mine

“Jace,” she whispered breathlessly as he roughly pushed her to the wall. “I can't do this anymore,” she told him weakly. He looked her dead in the eyes and scoffed at my words, “Bluff,” he spat. His hand on her neck, squeezing it gruffly as he slammed his lips against hers. x x x In a world where loyalty is a luxury and love a liability, Gia Salvatore surrenders to a marriage of convenience with Alvan Martinelli, a ruthless and enigmatic powerhouse. Bound by duty, secrets, and lies, their arranged union ignites a toxic dance of power and passion. As family dynamics turn deadly and hidden agendas unfold, Gia must navigate the treacherous landscape of her new world. Will their poisoned vow destroy them, or will they find love amidst the shadows? Dive into this gripping tale of loyalty, deception, and forbidden desire, where the line between love and loyalty is blurred forever.

Astra woke up in a forest with no recollection of her precious life. The only thing she knew was that she had a system with two parts; one was a Survival System, and the other was a... Wait, what?! A Breeder System?! Finding herself in a forest, Astra now has to survive on her own, fending off the sexual and violent advances of all the other forest inhabitants; none of which are Human! Will Astra be able to survive on this hectic, pleasurable forest? Or will she lose herself to lust? --- Additional Notes: Female MC is pure Woman for now; there is futa, and all the characters are either women or futa. There will be both light hearted moments and dark moments, and this novel is mainly centered around her trying to survive in this new world, all while living her life to the fullest.

He was the only player of the game and the day the game ended the world became different

[WSA 2025 ENTRY] In Cinder Pack, one of the powerful seven packs, abandoned children on the streets are considered less than the pets owned by many households. They live from hand-to-mouth, covered in dirt and used however those from better families deem fit all their life. As a result, many of them die from starvation at a very young age and those with good-looking appearances sell themselves off to better families as slaves in order to live. While a select few resort to stealing food and taking the crumbs that fall off the table of those of noble birth. This is the case for Aurelia Night and her childhood best friend, Lydia Hayes. But on a night she went to find them dinner, she overhears a conversation she shouldn’t have and becomes a target for a ruthless and dangerous Councilam. Left with no choice, she runs into the room of a stranger to hide. A stranger who claimed her as his mate. But being wolfless, she has no idea what this means and just goes along with him since he was a noble man. But as she returns to her friend the next morning, Aurelia finds out Lydia had sold her out to the Councilman in return for a better life. Now seven years later, with no memory of who she is, she unknowingly crosses path again with the stranger from that night. “Mate!” The Alpha suddenly stopped in the middle of his hunt as his nose caught a familiar scent. Well hidden in a spot, two boys snicker amongst themselves as they watched the Alpha look around in confusion. “Is that the Alpha? Doesn’t look like one to me.” “He keeps coming after our pack and mommy. What do we do?” “I have an idea!” Three hours later when the Alpha returned from his walk, he was greeted by the news of his twin sons coming to his abode. What? Twin sons? When he finally accepted the news, the woman they called mommy tried to leave. “Where do you think you’re going? I’m not getting married to you because I want to. I’m getting married to you because my sons need their mother.” Aurelia: “…” When she finally found her voice, she snapped at him. “What are you talking about? Who said they are your sons?” The man pretended to calculate with his fingers before nodding his head a little. “The date we slept together match their date of birth and they look a lot like me. Who can deny such paternity!” Unknown to him, her reappearance in the pack was of no other reason, than to take his life.

"I love you more than life itself," he softly began"You know i would do anything for you, Em. We have come so far and I think its time we make it forever. I told you before only death will seperate us. And even if you fall out of love for me I'll still keep you with me no matter what. You my everything. My entire world. And losing you means losing my sanity. So please...marry me" Emily and Brandon have been together since childhood. Nothing could drive them apart. They fought for each other since they landed in junior high but when they both got into the same university things went haywire. Will they fight for their love once again or will they give up?

A normal high school boy with nothing much happening in his life except for...life. Every new day was the same as the one before but he doesn't really care much about it. He thought of himself as a normal high school-going boy with no clear future. Lazy, sarcastic, but kind of intelligent, he was living a normal life. Though fate had different plans for him as he met a girl who he did and did not know. The school princess was the first thing he saw when he woke up in his bed caressing his head. To any other boy in his situation, it would be pure bliss but he was worried. Why? Since she was in his house which he had locked before going to sleep. Little did he know that the girl was more than what she showed and was about to turn his entire life upside down. How will he tackle this situation? No one knows that.

A world where carnage and war is natural, a girl who yearned for perfection is reincarnated and seeks to be with the woman she loves. Briefly encountering each other in her previous life, she fell in love with a powerful tyrant who saved her life. She dies a disastrous death at the hands of fate and is offered a second chance by a demonic being known as a fairy. Twisting time, the demon has the power to grant her wish and give her a chance to be with the one she loves in exchange for bringing it back to life in its own body. She encounters and faces many dangers in order to obtain the ingredients for the ritual while trying her best to become stronger and be with the love of her life. Zara has an unhealthy obsession for her love partner Cera, who is extremely possessive over Zara. This is a story of demons, death, fighting, and love.

When Audra's mum dies, she goes back home, even knowing she would finally have to face his first love, Chris – who’s also his foster brother. After what appears to have been a pretty painful breakup, they’ve been avoiding each other over the past 11 years. But will the pain of the loss bring them back together? Or would the bad memories be too much? The journey from here only gets more eventful, when her mum leaves a surprise condition on her will that would turn Audra’s life around.

The valiant and naive daughter of the general and the lady divine was carried away by a bloodied, enigmatic new portal that appeared on the same day a man's soul was drawn into the largest of the two ancient, well-known portals to which no male child was to be sacrificed to,known across all of the kingdoms.Since the portal was unable to claim the life of one of the chosen maidens, who was mentioned in a professy, a curse was placed upon the first-born child of the women whose powers were drawn in on the day of the sacrifice to purify the portal. Divine, the woman in the professy married a mortal, lessening the effect of the curse, which prevented her first child from being tortured and instead reduced her child's life expectancy. Vera, the terminally ill daughter of General Grey and Lady Divine, has less than a year to live.In order for her treatment to begin, she must wed the son of a notorious invoker who may cure her; however, an unexpected event occurs. Vera awakens to a strange world where, a mortal will cease to exist in 51 days if not brought to the surface. While she is temporarily living with Yong, the enigmatic, emotionless, and heartless prince of the darian world, she eventually discovers that he is the right man for her brief romantic journey; however, Yong stays away from her because of his own curse and buried past.When their two enigmatic and entirely distinct worlds collide, revealing Yong's way of wanting his woman.Will the innocent vera be able to handle his kind of pleasure?Can the naive Vera tolerate his kind of attention? ________ Cover is mine so please don't use it.

in the instant of it all there is something which remains is it the memories within? or the yearnings without? Tell me, oh tell me when sacred flaming eyes meet in the twilight zone, what with those searching looks, unsettled until the match is met? is it the undecided pat doing the rest In pure insanity? or the varying whispers that ceases in mid silence? Tell me, oh tell me now what to expect certainly when eyes are evaded and a smiling lip curves solely, what should I really expect? within the minute's pause there dwells possibilities for something to wilter without cause or maybe to spring with abilities!

The grand ballroom of the imperial palace was meant for alliances and whispered secrets, not destiny and disaster. Lady Seraphina Astoria Valeheart has spent her life avoiding the treacherous games of court, preferring solitude over the weight of expectations. But when a cocky, sharp-tongued lord with a reputation as dark as his attire asks her to dance, she makes a single mistake—she says yes. Lord Sylas Draven Mourcade is feared for a reason. He commands attention with a smirk and a stare that strips away pretense, but beneath the charm lies something untamed, something dangerous. When Seraphina saves his life with a power she doesn’t yet understand, she unknowingly binds herself to him in blood. But blood is power. And power never goes unnoticed. As whispers of treachery ripple through the empire, Seraphina and Sylas find themselves caught in a web of shadows that move without faces, hands that pull the strings of kings and traitors alike. The court is a battlefield, and their growing connection might be the greatest weapon—or the deadliest weakness. She was never meant to be part of this game. He was never meant to care. But the dance has already begun. And some unseen forces do not take kindly to players who step out of line.

This novel is about a boy who suffered a lot in his previous life. He wanted to protect the people he loved but couldn't because he was nobody. But now, he has been granted a new life. In this life, he wants to become a better person, to have a life that he will never regret. And most importantly, to protect the people he cherishes. However, the world will not let him do that easily.

In his first life, the feared Demon Prince, Kael, fell deeply in love with Princess Elara. But her heart belonged to the noble warrior, Alden. When war broke out between Alden’s celestial clan and Kael’s demon clan, all three perished in battle—Kael protecting Elara, even as she tried to shield Alden. Reborn centuries later in a world where demons and celestials still stand at odds, Kael remembers everything. This time, he vows to change fate. But fate has other plans—Elara, now a powerful mage, still distrusts demons. And Alden? He’s been reborn as well, but something is... different. Determined to win Elara’s heart, Kael must tread carefully, balancing his ruthless cunning with the one thing he never mastered before: love.

The observer sees into the depths of time.

#Infinity Novel #Yandere #Smart Mc #Supernatural #Novel Transmigration #World Hopping(Vol.2 done!) What happens when a special reader obtains the ability to travel into the books that he once read? Read to find out! - Leo Lock, a reading addict with the ability to truly 'read' books, never really fit in his boring 'normal' world. However, everything changed when an unknown voice found its way to his head! Fainting only to find himself in the body of a character from a fantasy novel he once read, Leo barely processed his new reality before he was thrown into another whirlpool. [ Role: Reader ] [ Target: Reach the Epilogue. ] The only lead he had about his 'transmigration' didn't speak much! Even the character he took over already had a foot in the coffin! How was he supposed to survive that long? Why did he have to become the protagonist's brother?! Moreover, what was this Personal Book supposed to be? Reading Attributes? Points? Follow Leo as he experiences the true life of a reader from one fantasy book to another, using his knowledge and the unique Special Ability to face the expected and unexpected, encountering all kinds of 'new'... *** First Volume: The Sword Master's Second Life (Completed) Second Volume: Murim Supremacy (Completed) Third Volume: City of Villains (ongoing) (Current Release Rate: 7Ch/Week, can increase up to 14Ch/Week if the novel gets popular enough) (Current Gift Event: 1 Castle/Super gift = +1~2 Extra chapters, first Castle = guaranteed 2 Extra chaps) Note: Yes, Leo starts out with a sword, but that isn't the limit to his choice of weapons! ~~~-~~~ Disclaimer: This is purely a work of fiction and its events are completely made up. ~~~-~~~ - Check my other novels: = Omni-Mastery = My Plot Armor System - Discord: https://discord.gg/E7kYDhB (join to see all the AI artwork for central characters)

Hikaru, an average salary-man and the epitome of a model Japanese husband, lives a monotonous life of work and responsibility. One evening, while dozing on the train ride home, fate takes a twisted turn. An accident shatters his mundane existence, and he wakes up to find himself in a completely different world… now in the body of a young man. Claiming an unusual skill called Internet Web Surfing, Hikaru discovers he can order anything from Earth, be it tools, food, or weapons, and have it delivered to this new world. Armed with this overpowered ability, he decides it's time for a fresh start. No more playing the obedient, goody-two-shoes husband. This is his second chance, and he’s going to seize it unapologetically. Unshackled from the rules and expectations of his previous life, Hikaru embarks on a hedonistic journey of pleasure and power. Not even strict doctrines, awkward surprises, or ancient taboos will stop him from indulging in his desires and conquering everything—and everyone—he sets his sights on. **** Amateur writer so please ignore my grammar. It's kind of like wish fulfillment, so MC will not be facing tense situation and betrays and stuff. There will be NTR but MC will be the one doing the did always. No questionable things, all normal 18+ kinks. I am a big believer in enjoyment on both sides, so the erotic scenes will never be one sided.

A century and a half after estranged elf Ilrune Elrieth ran away from the Elven Kingdom, missing person notices start popping up everywhere, looking for a teal-eyed, youthful individual. Using the knowledge accumulated from several years of wandering, Ilrune goes undetected by the officials' prying eyes. Still, it is only a matter of time until his past catches up to him with the addition of unsavoury surprises. After all, misery loves company.

[Welcome Runners to The Layers!] Trapped in a multiverse of deadly realms, humanity must climb through each Layer to reclaim their world. The System grants supernatural powers fueled by mana, except Lance doesn’t have any mana. No mana. No flashy skills. Just one Special Talent: Weapon Mastery. The higher his mastery, the more deadly his weapon becomes. With nothing but his spear and the sheer singular motive to survive and live on , Lance vows to conquer every Layer and return to the life he lost. But survival comes at a cost and the Layers never let anyone go easily.

Tired of her life and troubles, Chantria tried to kill herself by jumping off a cliff when she saw a man with huge wings jumping off with her. "I finally found you and yet you're already leaving me. Please don't die." his voice clearly shows pain, agony and longing. "Don't leave me again." the next thing she knew, she is transmigrated into a new world however, her memories of the past still remains.