The Perfect Spy

This is the story of two people who once shared a past. Now, they are forced to work together for their own interests. Starley Bellamy is a free-spirited hacker. And Raul Blackwell owns Chicago's most prominent private spy agency. Until one day, Starley's identity as a hacker is exposed, her family is framed, and her parents are detained. That's when Raul reappears in Starley's life, offering a collaboration. Starley, who once loved Raul, reluctantly accepts the offer to save her parents. Their previous relationship was complicated; they were just friends with benefits. Because of this, they have to meet often. Will they become more than just friends with benefits this time? They will face obstacles, trials, and the hidden truths that have been kept from them all along. A romance, action, and mystery story where every wrong move could cost them their lives. ……………………………… "Why do we have to be like this?" Raul suddenly asked. Starley glared at Raul with sharp eyes. "What do you mean? I don't understand," Starley replied coldly. Then, she quickly broke eye contact with Raul's dark eyes. "You know what I mean, cupcake," Raul said in a low voice. Starley tried to look unaffected by Raul's nickname, even though her heart was beating much faster than usual. "No, I don’t understand." Starley flinched slightly when she felt Raul’s warm hand on her elbow. It was like he was holding her back from running away again. Finally, Starley looked back at Raul with a neutral expression. "Mr. Blackwell, I’ve told you, I have a boyfriend," Starley replied. She was lying; she didn’t have a boyfriend. But she had to say it to push Raul away. Otherwise, she knew her defenses would crumble at any moment. Raul squinted his eyes and said, "Then where is your boyfriend? I’ve never seen him." "He’s out of town," Starley replied. Raul raised an eyebrow and smirked. "So, you’re in a long-distance relationship?" Raul asked, walking closer to Starley. Starley didn’t back down. She lifted her chin and stared at Raul, "Do you have a problem with that?" This time, Raul’s smirk resembled a devilishly handsome smile, "Oh no, that’s actually good news, isn’t it?" Starley narrowed her eyes and said, "You already know, you and I can never happen again." "As long as he’s not your husband, I think anything is possible, cupcake." Starley knew Raul didn’t mean it that way. All their history would repeat itself. We were not meant to be together, Starley thought. "Don’t you hate me?" Starley suddenly asked. After the question left her lips, Raul’s face tensed, and he released his grip on Starley’s elbow. Raul’s gaze now was darker than usual as he replied, "Yes, and you hate me too." Starley didn’t answer because Raul already knew the answer. There was a brief silence before Raul spoke again. "But you know, there’s a fine line between love and hate. And both make you unable to stop thinking about me, Starley," Raul whispered. Starley held her breath. After all this time, she had kept her distance; why now did she have to work with this dangerous man? Dangerous for her heart.

"An evenly split marriage, 100% happiness." Su Jin, the adopted daughter of the Su family, falls in love with her elder brother, Su Mubai, in her youth. In the beginning, he promises her, "After you graduate from university, we will get married." However, he ends up marrying someone else. Later on, she gets busy attending blind dates and tries to enter an ordinary marriage with a heart that's nothing but cold and dead. Jin Hengyuan is cold but handsome—he's her nth blind date. The first time they meet, she wants to scare him away. "If you think it's suitable, we can get registered tomorrow!" He smiles. "I'm going on a business trip tomorrow. I'll be there in the afternoon!" In the afternoon, she becomes his wife. ... She is a quiet woman who doesn't fight or argue. He has no house, but she says it's fine. When it comes to meals, she insists they split the bill evenly. When it comes to sleeping, she insists on sleeping in separate beds. When a woman clings onto him, she ignores her and turns to leave. Even with his daughter clinging to him, she only frowns and tries to keep her composure. A hidden marriage. No one knows that they are husband and wife. Nor does she care. After being plotted against and sent to the police station, he comes to her rescue. Finally, he loses it and starts scolding her, "Must you be so stubborn? Why didn't you call me when something happened? Do you think I'm dead?" She pouts indignantly. "Jin Hengyuan, do you treat me as your wife? If you do, why did you choose to get married in secret?" His anger turns into a smile. Good, she's finally angry. This love was finally no longer his one-man show. ... Small skits: "Jin Hengyuan, I want a divorce!" "Reason!" "You lied to me!" "How did I lie to you?" "You're clearly an attorney. When did you become an errand boy?" "Aren't attorneys supposed to run errands for clients? I take on all kinds of cases. Isn't this considered an odd-job laborer?" "…" Oh, damn it. How did she marry such a bully of an attorney?

Woven into the fabric of society, they amble earth under the sun and the moon, among humans. They do. You won’t see them unless they allow it. They’ll fool you, the creatures of the night. They fooled the exceptionally intelligent Rosemary Reed. Cursed or… Perhaps blessed was the day the veil dropped before her eyes, and one single date with a charming stranger was all it took, thus shattering the illusion of life she beheld through her human eyes. Left with no other choice in order to protect herself and her loved ones, Rose leaps head first in the abysses of a world that stood on its own axioms. Fortunately for her, she does not have to walk that path alone. From a complete stranger to far more than she wanted him to be, ‘til the flames of their forbidden love burn too bright to smother. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Updating once a week for now. -The novel does include some dark themes, violence and blood and sexual content- You may contact me on discord here: mavisruss

I dashed passed a large tree merely avoiding crashing into it and risking getting caught. If only I had brought my motorcycle along with me, I would've been out of here as quickly as I got in. I continued running taking random turns trying my best to shake the men off my trail. I made a daring turn into a narrow path only to make an abrupt stop- It was a dead end!. 'Why does this almost always happen?' I thought, now extremely annoyed. I hurriedly began surveying my environment, desperately looking for any way to escape. I had to think of something or who knows what they'd do to me if I was caught but how in the world do you escape a dead end? Suddenly, the sound of a gunshot echoed in my ears sending a rushing gust of adrenaline through my veins and soon after came the sound created by the impact of the bullet on the wall ahead of me. 'Damn it!' I hissed, I'd been caught. I raised my hands above my head and slowly turned around to face them. I gave an awkward smile at five men who were all pointing their guns at me. The man in the middle with an expression harsh enough to give anyone the creeps spoke up "Give us the flash or die!". Everything about his voice expressed nothing but a thirst for murder and blood lust. ~~~~~~ I bet you're all wondering how I ended up in something as surreal as this, so why don't I start from the beginning. My parents were your classic run-off-the-mill romcom couples. Their love literally knew no bound. It was always something special the kind you'd rarely see in real life and probably only see in story books and fantasies. They got married and a year later had me...and my twin brother Luca. My parents were rich so, Luca and I grew up comfortable, wrapped and shielded by the warmth of our parents unbreakable love. Everything seemed perfect, but who would have known that perfection could be easily broken. All it took to destroy our perfect lives was one unfortunate,bloody night. I woke up to the sounds of gunshots, panicked I got out of bed and dashed out of my room to follow the sounds and figure out what in the world was going on. I spotted Luca coming out of his room too, no doubt it was the noise that woke him up too. I ran down the stairs of our villa and entered the living room which seemed to be the source of the noise. I stopped dead in my tracks at the most horrifying sight. That was when my world shattered. My dad laid wounded on the floor and my mom had just been shot right in front of my eyes. I collapsed on the floor and screamed. The masked assassins looked up sparing me a few quick glances before escaping through the now shattered windows. Everything else that happened was a blur. Before I knew it we were at the hospital and a few months later, our lives were back to what seemed like our new normal. Luca and I went back to school, all our damaged properties along with all our security guards had been replaced and dad went back to work. We were all devastated when we lost mom and we all tried to move on and look towards the future, well all of us... except dad. He was crushed and he threw himself deep into work. He barely ever slept, always stayed in his room and quickly lost interest in raising us-we practically didn't exist to him anymore. So Luca, being older twin raised the both of us giving me all the parental attention I needed for 4years . Luca and I graduated high school and got an amazing job offer from our uncle-Mark. All we had to do was pass a test and the job was ours but I can't tell you what the test was,that part's confidential and if I told you... I'd have to eliminate you. In Summary, Luca and I passed the test and we're now undercover SPIES! It's the real deal. ***** This story is about the adventures of Andrea and her three best friends but it focuses more on Andrea's side of the story. Having growing up in a loving family, she finds it hard to believe that all she has grown to believe is a lie. She discovers that truly everything is not as it seems as it seems.

*Awakening Is The Dawn Of A New Eternity. in the depths of my own consciousness, I have discovered the keys to unlock the mysteries of the cosmos.* Elian, a young and talented but struggling soccer player discovers a mysterious system that appears in his mind, claiming to be the "Awakening System." The system offers to help Elian become the greatest soccer player of all time, but at a cost. A terrifying one. As Elian uses the system's powers, he must navigate the consequences of relying on its abilities and the true cost of his success. System Core Abilities: - "Skill Boost": Temporarily increases Elian's skills and abilities - "Game Reading": Gives Elian real-time analysis and predictions of the game - "Body Enhancement": Enhances Elian's physical abilities, allowing him to perform superhuman feats. Level up to gain more abilities. As Elian rises to fame and success, he must confront the darkness within himself and the true nature of the Awakening System trying to consume his humanity. Will he find a way to balance his ambition with his humanity, or will the darkness of the system consume him completely? *it’s my very first system novel since I’m not a fan of systems. you should know before you start reading that the system is very realistic and the MC would struggle with it a lot. oh and, it contains a little sci-fi. just a tiny bit, it doesn’t affect the main story. There will be romance too, like, the MC would get a life besides football.

Kang Hyun-woo (44) is everything a woman could want – handsome, successful, and rich. However, he has never been interested in marriage or love. He has dedicated his life to his career, living in a luxurious villa far from the chaos of the world. His life is perfectly organized, with no room for spontaneous moments or emotional connections. That is, until one day, Yoon Ha-rin (27) walks – or rather stumbles – into his home. Ha-rin is a young, optimistic hairdresser who, after losing her job, is forced to take a cleaning position in his house. She is the complete opposite of Hyun-woo's perfectionism – clumsy, honest, and always with a smile on her face, even when things don’t go as planned. At first, Hyun-woo is confused and annoyed by her chaotic presence, but he can’t deny that she brings light into his monotonous life. While he tries to ignore the feelings that arise within him, the difference in their ages and the vastly different worlds they come from threaten to tear them apart. Can love break down the walls Hyun-woo has carefully built over the years? And can Ha-rin, with all her imperfections, win the heart of a perfect man?

John has been reading [The Legend of Divine Twig] for years, but at the end, the author rushes through it, leaving him with a bad taste in his mouth. He furiously contacts the author, stating he could have done better. To his surprise, the Author replied to him with one word Bet John has been plucked from his room into the world of the divine and wretches. He enjoys reading the novel but he wouldn't want to be in it. The world is full of hotel knights, priest, mysticism and worst of all eldritch horror.

Ciara Cromwell, 28 , the alluring and rebellious daughter of the Demon Queens, is known for her striking beauty, characterized by her stark white hair, piercing red eyes, and the black horns adorning her forehead. With a reputation as a heartbreaker, Ciara revels in fleeting romances and one-night stands, scoffing at the notion of true love. Contrasting her tumultuous life is Aeliana Whitfield, a diligent and kind-hearted human girl determined to make a difference. At 26, Aeliana works tirelessly as an assistant to Leora, Ciara's wise and powerful grandmother. Aeliana’s inner beauty matches her outer appearance, Black hair green eyes a beatiful face and body though she often hides her stunning looks beneath modest attire. Unlike the many who fall for Ciara's charm, Aeliana despises her and would rather face any peril than succumb to her advances. When Leora, seeing the potential for something greater, decides to use the Perfect Match system to pair Ciara with her true love, the results shock everyone: Ciara and Aeliana are the perfect match of each other. Bound by fate and the whims of a powerful enchantment, the two women must navigate their animosity and discover whether love can truly bloom between a demoness who scorns it and a human who yearns for it.

In the ordinary world, Alexander Cage was anything but ordinary. A genius in every sense, he mastered skills that put him leagues above the average human—martial arts, biology, technology, logical reasoning, and beyond. With such unparalleled abilities, he led the World Association’s elite task force, handling missions no one else could survive. From high-stakes assassinations to saving hostages and tipping the scales in wars, Alexander was the “perfect human”—except for one missing piece: happiness. Haunted by a life that had been nothing but duty, Alexander decided to leave it all behind. One last mission, he promised himself, and he’d retire to find a new life, a normal life. But fate had different plans. In his final mission, he sacrificed himself to save his team, his life slipping away with his dreams of peace unfulfilled. Then, the impossible happened. Alexander awoke, not in the afterlife, but in a new world—a realm where magic, martial arts, alchemy, and ancient technology thrive together in breathtaking harmony. Reborn with all his memories, he is granted a mysterious “System” that promises him a fresh start and the power to shape his destiny. But as he navigates this strange world, battling villains, unraveling ancient secrets, and building alliances, he begins to realize he’s still missing something—the happiness and love he’s never known. In a land full of wonders and dangers, Alexander will rise again, not just as a warrior but as a man searching for meaning. Will he finally find the happiness that eluded him in his past life, or will his pursuit lead him down darker paths? In a world as boundless as his own potential, only one thing is certain—Alexander Cage’s story has only just begun.

Han Yejun, who had a hand in every dirty job for his country, is killed for knowing too many secrets... But for him, this is not the end—it is a chance for a new beginning, a blank slate. As he fulfills the mission of the God of Torment, he will face the challenges of a new world and forge new friendships. This is his story, one that stretches into eternity.

A little wolf born on a desolate continent in a forest where the weak are prey and the strong are still prey struggles to rise to the top of the food chain in its pursuit of perfection, but how can one be perfect without achieving eternity?

A sense of unease settled over the community as reports began to surface of students vanishing without a trace. The alarming trend soon revealed a disturbing connection: all the missing students had, at some point, attended Summer Cove High. This erstwhile institution had been a beacon of academic excellence, boasting a robust student body and a financially stable foundation. Yet, in a baffling move, the school's owner had abruptly shut down the establishment, leaving behind a trail of unanswered questions. As the spy squad delved deeper into the mystery, they uncovered a complex web of secrets and lies. The case of the missing students took a darker turn, as the team discovered the existence of a clandestine organization that had been operating in the shadows for years. This secret society, shrouded in mystery and intrigue, seemed to be linked to the disappearances, and the spy squad was determined to expose its inner workings. The revelation sent a chill down the spines of the spy squad, as they realized that they were dealing with a far more sinister force than they had initially anticipated. The disappearance of the students was no longer just a simple case of missing persons; it had evolved into a full-blown conspiracy, with the secret society at its epicenter. As the spy squad continued to dig deeper, they couldn't shake off the feeling that they were being watched, that unseen eyes were monitoring their every move. The air was thick with tension, and the team knew that they had to tread carefully, lest they become the next victims of the secret society's sinister plans.

Amirul Mukminin ialah seorang lelaki yang di kenali sebagai lelaki dingin,tegas dan tak pernah percayakan cinta ,sedangkan Aira Mellissa ialah seorang gadis yang lembut dan sopan, Aira seorang wanita yang taat kepada perintah Allah sama seperti Amirul Mukminin dia seorang lelaki yang taat kepada Allah.suatu hari Aira tidak sengaja terlanggar Amirul. "Maaf Encik saya tak sengaja"-Aira Mellissa "it's okay young lady,sikit aje ni.You okay? ada cedera di mana mana?"-Amirul Mukminin Sejak dari itu Amirul sering teringat akan Aira...mungkin cinta pandang pertama. "Cinta yang saya kejar di kejora di langit malam sudah saya dapat...terima kasih..."-Aira Mellissa "Sesungguhnya sayanglah kejora abang...yang menerangi malam abang...dan sayanglah matahari yang menyinari siang hari abang"-Amirul Mukminin "Kejora abang jangan tinggalkan abang...abang tak boleh hidup tanpa kejora abang"-Amirul Mukminin "kejora abang ni takkan pernah tinggalkan abang...sebab abang ialah bulan untuk kejora"-Aira Mellissa Ada satu rahsia tentang Amirul yang Aira tidak tahu sehingga suatu hari....

Kaylee is a spoiled teenage girl from a wealthy background, raised by her single mother, who owns the school she attends. Using her mother's influence, she bullies others, believing she can get away with anything. Her arrogant demeanor, though, becomes a shield, helping her navigate the challenges that lie ahead.

An animated spy series about three teenagers from Las Angeles who live double lives as spies working for The Secret Organization of Teenaged Spies (SOOTS). Their boss, Sally, gives them their missions to solve worldwide and the gadgets that would help them on their tasks to stop bad guys and save the world. Sally even designed their black spy suits, which include disguise belts and communicator watches they never take off, even when they're not wearing their black spy suits.

Determined not to take the easy way out, Mo Shen decided to take control of his fate, even if it means enduring soul-crunching pain from a young age. Rather than taking what was handed to him on a silver platter, he'll crush it and devour it even if it means fighting a death battle of survival. He won't allow himself to be played by anyone, not even fate or luck. With such a strong willpower, how will he not succeed?

This is the second book of the series. Though it can be read as a stand alone book. I would advice you to read Time Flies first. Thank you... Shane Smith, the son of David and Ava Smith. The future CEO of The Blitz... Handsome, stubborn, and the guy every girl desires. Is very professional and skilled in his work. A closed book but once you get to know him. You will know he is a sweet caring man. He crosses paths with Skyler and due to some misunderstandings. They hate each other but what happens when He finds out that his brother hired her as his assistant... "I will make everyday hell for you. I will drive you to an extent that you will resign" There was nothing I cannot face. "Challenge accepted.No matter what you do I will not resign." I will show you what I am Mr. Smith. I will not let you win this game... Get ready to face my worst side Skyler and one thing I hate to lose... Things start to unravel and eventually they grow feelings for each other but what happens when Shane finds out Skyler's biggest secret. How will Shane react to it? Will he still accept her after knowing who she is? You will have to read to find out...

Caleb Michael, the undisputed king of Uphills High School, possessed a potent blend of good looks, intellectual prowess, and athletic dominance as captain of the football team. In his final year of Senior Secondary, he vowed to make it his most memorable yet, alongside his loyal companions: the charming and devout Mary, and Joshua, the artistic prodigy with a penchant for the eccentric. However, the arrival of Caleb's rebellious brother, Lucas, threatened to disrupt the tranquility of his senior year. The enigmatic Deborah, a captivating newcomer to their class, further complicated matters with her aloof demeanor and apparent disinterest in the male population. To add to his mounting challenges, the unexpected illness of his mother cast a somber shadow over his ambitions, forcing him to confront unforeseen obstacles. Could the confident and charismatic Caleb navigate the tumultuous waters of his final year, or would the weight of his circumstances prove too much to bear?

When Kamal suddenly found himself in a completely barren world one day after waking up, he was confused until he saw a letter saying that he has been brought here to be a deity of sort for this universe. Needless to say Kamal was petrified since he was just a boy with extremely low self esteem and the note just expect him to become a deity and create beings to populate this universe. Ohh and did I mention he was not alone, there were three others; the most beautiful female singer on his world, the strongest wrestler, the most beautiful female model and lastly the richest second generation asshole in his former world. Read how Kamal will overcome this even with his extremely low self esteem.

Adam, a young man who, on his 18th birthday, unknowingly activates a mysterious system hidden within a strange orb. Thrust into the world of espionage, Adam embarks on covert missions, gathering intelligence and completing tasks for a hidden network.

This is a reverse Harem story between a girl who barely has emotions and the love targets she would meet in her Ivy League school. Havern Academy. This is a pure romance story and not a toxic one. She only chooses one person in the end. So who would it be?

Jeannette, seorang gadis remaja dengan pengidap PTSD harus menghadapi sebuah pengalaman tidak mengenakan bersama para saudaranya ketika hendak pergi berlibur. Hal itu semua berawal dari sebuah kesialan pada malam liburan hingga berujung pada sebuah petaka yang menimpa mereka. Sebuah hal ghaib berusaha untuk mengejar mereka dan mencoba merenggut nyawa mereka satu persatu. Mampukah Jeannette dan para saudaranya terbebas dari hal tersebut?

Jing Mushen, a great and popular actor in his late twenties who never believed in the fantasy of falling in love. He meets Nelly Cruz on the night when she had a very bad accident Nelly, on the other hand, is a very popular actress and singer. She gets into a very terrible accident and falls into a coma for three months. When she wakes up, she remembered nothing but the man she saw before she became unconscious. Her twin sister,Nova claimed Nelly's position in the entertainment industry and acted like Nelly sice Nelly could not recall a thing and moreso, their parents agreed to the idea.

Riley, a rebellious human princess, always preferred the thrill of guild missions and the use of her magic over her royal duties. Neglecting her responsibilities, she left the burden of the throne to her younger sister. Though destined to become the future human queen, Riley chose to abdicate and live a life of adventure and freedom. However, her carefree life shatters when Seraphine, the future demon queen, murders Riley’s beloved. After a bit Riley is captured and imprisoned for treason against the demon queen. Her life takes a tragic and unexpected turn. In a twist of fate, Riley discovers that she is the perfect match for the future demon queen, Seraphine. Fueled by a burning desire for revenge, Riley is determined to make Seraphine pay for her lover's death. As their paths intertwine, Riley will stop at nothing to bring Seraphine to justice, even if it means confronting her own demons and challenging the destiny that binds them.

A girl named Nora suddenly founds a weird book with a weird title. She felt as if that book was telling her future when she read it. The next day she got a message from her most hated person in the entire world, who offered her to join his big international company. She agrees for his offer. But day she entered the company's building that was her last day in this life. She dies in that building, the moment she opens up her eyes she was in another world. A world she never thought could be real. And she was sleeping beside a man in the bed at that time she opened her eyes. Note: I'll be posting this on RoyalRoad.com https://www.royalroad.com/profile/446496/fictions