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In the enchanting kingdom of Seradona, Emerie Casseroff, a baroness of humble beginnings, finds herself caught in a web of royal schemes when the manipulative queen arranges a marriage between her and the Grand Duke, Louis Landry. To Duke Louis, Emerie is nothing more than a little pawn in the queen's games. Always keeping his distance but a close wandering eye on her so he doesn't fall victim to the queen's schemes... however only fate can decide other wise. Now amidst the dangers of court politics and hidden agendas, could a romance ignite between the baroness & the cold hearted grand duke, or will the queen's gambit ruin everything? Come join us on a journey of betrayal, lust, secrets and schemes, where one must choose between giving in to the queen or fight for a love that could change everything!. Will be publishing chapters daily! * This webnovel is participating in the Weekly Love Tales - Arranged Marriage contest.

The story takes place in a fantasy world called "Xuantian Continent", where there is a rich cultivation culture and powerful sect forces. The protagonist is named "Yun Yi" and is a genius disciple of the "Tianjian Sect". Due to an accident, he lost all his cultivation and was ignored by the sect and ridiculed by his peers. During a sect trial, Yun Yi unexpectedly discovered the truth of his family's destruction, which was originally related to the high-ranking members of the sect.

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Yohan's life was tragically cut short when he drowned at the young age of 25, without ever discovering who or what caused his untimely demise. But to his surprise, Yohan woke up as a younger version of himself - only twenty years old! His first life had been full of misery, no one even knew he existed, not even his loved ones. This time around, however, all Yohan wanted was to live happily and forget about the past once and for all. But it seemed that fate had other plans for him, from the beginning of his second chance at life, everyone he tried so hard to avoid began reappearing in his path once again...

In a universe where the sky turns crimson and a strange, malevolent light descends from the heavens, the fabric of existence begins to unravel. This ominous light marks the arrival of monstrous fusions—beasts that defy nature, twisted amalgamations of man, machine, and creature. They descend upon worlds like an unstoppable plague, transforming peaceful planets into grotesque battlegrounds. Cities fall, empires crumble, and entire species are wiped from existence as the monsters infest every corner of reality. The origin of this chaos lies with a mysterious force known as ####r###, an entity beyond comprehension. It orchestrates the apocalypse from the shadows, pulling the strings of destruction as one world after another succumbs to its influence. No planet is safe, no empire too powerful to escape the crimson curse that now sweeps through the galaxy. join discord- https://discord.gg/sGhAf3zP9C

She gave up her dream of shining on the ballerina stage —for him. She sacrificed her self-respect —for him. She forgot her true identity —for him. But even after all that, she couldn’t compare to the woman who held Ryan’s heart. Arwen Quinn, heiress of prestigious Quinn family, realized too late that no matter what she did, she would never win Ryan’s love. The future that awaited her was a life trapped in endless misery of a loveless marriage. So, decisively, she ends their relationship and walks away. What she didn’t expect was that in breaking free from Ryan, she had opened the door for Aiden to enter her life — a chance that he had been waiting for. Aiden Winslow, an enigmatic CEO isn’t just mysterious —he is determined, and won’t allow to take Arwen away from him again. ____ Excerpt: Aiden narrowed his eyes, “Are you sure about this?” “If I wasn’t sure, I wouldn’t have asked,” Arwen replied coolly. “Stop dawdling. If you’re unwilling, I’ll find someone else who can get the marriage certificates today.” His expression darkened as he pulled her close. “Once offered to me, it’s mine alone.” Unfazed, Arwen asked, “So, do you accept? If yes, we’ll get the certificates now.” “On one condition,” he said. “I don’t do contract marriages. The woman I marry will be the woman I share my bed with. If you agree, then we’ll—” “Not a problem. Let’s go,” Arwen said without letting him finish, pulling him into the Civil Marriage Bureau.

[Tier 1 talent: Inverse Mana] [Effect 1: Instant mana regeneration (In inverse)] [Effect 2: Inversed mana pool (Can’t use regular mana for cultivation)] Noah’s life shattered the day he awakened his Tier 1 talent, which the Star Network rated as ‘Impossible.’ In a world where dungeon breaks were an everyday occurrence, his dreams of becoming a Rift Walker and his thirst for revenge against the monsters that destroyed his family were shattered before they even began. However, he wasn’t ready to accept defeat. Driven by intense rage and a thirst for vengeance, he started working at a weapon smithy near one of the weakest dungeons in the city, hoping to run a dungeon one day. One day, fate played a game with him as he stole a Broken skill shard during a fight. it contained something no one imagined, something which would make him a legendary dungeon runner.

Standing in the Aristocratic Circle New to the Aristocratic Circle and Subjected to Bullying After crossing over, Dai Shi Ya found herself in a hostile aristocratic family. The housekeeper, Liu, treated her poorly, arranging for her to stay in the servants' quarters and providing her with servant uniforms as "daily clothes." The other servants also held prejudices against her due to her status, making life difficult for her at every turn. Faced with these difficulties, Dai Shi Ya did not choose to confront immediately but decided to take the initiative to try to integrate into the family. She began to help in the kitchen, learning various domestic skills. Although her efforts did not immediately win the recognition of everyone, she gradually won the respect of some of the servants. Shining at the Family Dinner In order to establish herself in the family, Dai Shi Ya decided to take advantage of the family dinner. She meticulously prepared for various aspects of the dinner, including venue layout and menu design. At the dinner, she encountered multiple difficulties from her cousin Dai Yue. Dai Yue first tried to prevent her from attending the dinner by soiling her dress, and then attempted to embarrass her by making her perform piano in front of everyone. However, Dai Shi Ya used her intelligence and skills to defuse the crisis and showcased her embroidery talent and "mind-reading" skills at the dinner, winning everyone's admiration and changing the attitudes of the family elders towards her. Resolving Crises and Consolidating Her Position At the birthday party of the Dai family patriarch, Dai Shi Ya once again became the focus of attention. She not only put in a lot of effort in the preparation process but also skillfully handled various unexpected situations at the party. She exposed Dai Yue's malicious acts of spreading rumors behind the scenes, causing Dai Yue to be embarrassed in front of everyone, while also gaining the recognition and support of the family elders, further consolidating her position in the Dai family. Handling Family Affairs Dai Shi Ya gained the trust of the Dai family patriarch and was asked to handle some family affairs. She took over a land project that had been abandoned for many years and, through her own efforts, resolved a series of issues in the land development process, including the breakage of the capital chain and the resettlement of residents. In the process of handling the land project, she also discovered some clues about the late wife of the Dai family patriarch, which brought her closer to the patriarch and also aroused Dai Yue's jealousy and resentment. Business Competition and the Test of Friendship Business Conspiracy and Counterattack Dai Shi Ya's rise within the family aroused the jealousy and dissatisfaction of some people, making her a target of business competition. The collateral branch of the Dai family, including Dai Qiang, spread rumors behind the scenes, trying to tarnish her reputation and undermine her position in the family. Dai Shi Ya was not knocked down by these rumors. She exposed the conspiracy of Dai Qiang and others through her intelligence and investigative skills, and successfully counterattacked them at the family meeting, maintaining her reputation and position. Friendship Crisis and Resolution Dai Shi Ya's good friend Wei Qing was implicated in her business competition. Wei Qing was threatened by Zhao Lei, forced to distance himself from Dai Shi Ya, and betrayed her in some business affairs. Dai Shi Ya did not give up on Wei Qing. She investigated the truth through her own efforts, exposed Zhao Lei's malicious acts, successfully resolved the friendship crisis with Wei Qing, and also freed Wei Qing from Zhao Lei's threat.

Adam was a kid with a harsh childhood born into a poor family that struggled each day just to make ends meet. On his 11th birthday he was gifted a laptop which let him play "Theatre Of The Gods" it was his only escape from his harsh reality. As the years went by he tried his best to conquer his fate of mediocrity and became a nouveau riche playboy at a very young age. But what happened? Adam ends up being stabbed in the chest by a vengeful ex lover he doesn't even remember the name of? What else? Instead of dying he becomes a villain in his favorite game called Adam Alastair Dacre with no physical abilities and talent who dies in every possible outcome of the game's story. Adam slams his desk with rage and announces to the world: "IT HAD TO BE THIS BULLSH*T WORLD THAT'S JUST A CHESSBOARD FOR THE GODS??? WATCH ME AS I FLIP THE ENTIRE BOARD!!! ". This time Adam will go all out with all the knowledge he had from the game.

Transported to a world where different races, beasts, and dragons compete for territory, I find myself leading a team of only ten people. With no population, commerce, or industry, survival is already tough—let alone becoming the barbarian king. Why should I succeed? Because I have a recruitment system to create the most formidable and stylish troop in history! Because I possess powerful agricultural technology to build a strong industry capable of fighting dragons and monsters! Because I have a commercial system to dominate the continent, using gold to crush my opponents! And most importantly, And an unmatched, stunning queen; with her, everything is possible for the barbarian king! But how can conquer her?!

Mirabella Flamire, a humble sparrow, was born and grew up in a world where wings determine wealth, power, and hierarchy. She and her crew embarked on a journey to transport spices across the kingdom by sailing the Primrose in the sea of Ossian. Meet Eros La Velle, the mischievous and esoteric Hawk King of Dusthaven, a sun-scorched southern kingdom. The man strode the land with a lazy smirk on his lips and a crooked grin in his eyes. With the glimmering golden hair and tantalizing sea blue orbs, even the blazing sun of the vast sky shies away from his wicked seduction by receding its rays in reverence. Yet, a particular sparrow rejected the courting of a hawk and hopped away with a flick of its tail. Undeterred, the shameless king claimed his virtue was stolen by the little sparrow and insisted on building a nest together. The sparrow, who is now called a promiscuous woman by the folks: "-_-" An epic tale of fire and flight, where the truth buried under the sand is revealed, testing love and loyalty beyond the skies.

In his first life as 'Caine Wilson', was the villain—ruthless, cunning, and very powerful. He played his part perfectly, crushing the so-called "protagonist" and parading his enemies, their families, and anyone who crossed him naked through the streets. He watched with glee as the "hero" lay broken, stripped of his dignity, before finally ending his pitiful existence. But just as Caine, thought he had finally won and secured his place at the top, 'Higher ups' intervened. A booming, ethereal voice—like the universe’s pissed-off judge—shook the skies: "You have violated the sacred code of villainy! The villain shall not win. The balance has been broken. Caine Wilson, the world hereby rejects you!" Before he could even enjoy his victory, his world blinked out, like a story whose writer just erased the last chapter in frustration. Everything went dark. And when he awoke, he wasn’t Caine Wilson anymore. He was 'Su Xiaobai', a nobody on 'White Cloud Star', a world of cultivation, martial arts, and endless struggle. But this time, things were different. He could feel it—he could see through the cracks of reality itself. He could break the fourth wall! He wasn’t just some reincarnated soul; he was a villain who had 'seen the system', who understood the game. And he was about to flip it upside down. --------------- Discord: https://discord.gg/dsc4fftBeF **Cover Page is not owned by Author**

Xane Trion has always lived in his twin brother Zayn’s shadow, a mere pawn in their noble family’s schemes. On the journey to the prestigious Beast Tamer Academy, Xane receives a disturbing vision: as a child, his grandfather implanted a cursed red egg in his body, a parasitic force that drains his strength each day to fuel a dark ritual intended to transfer its power to Zayn. But the vision holds an even darker twist. In it, Xane’s mother plots against his grandfather, betraying the family to seize the cursed egg’s power for herself—even if it means killing Zayn to do it. Surrounded by enemies and trapped in a web of family betrayal, Xane resolves to escape his fate as the family’s sacrificial pawn. In the shadows of the academy, he’ll forge his path, even if it means facing down his blood.

After their untimely deaths, Eren and a group of strangers find themselves standing at the threshold of the afterlife. A mysterious force offers them a challenge and a gift, granting them passage to a fantastical world where humans coexist with powerful races and magical beasts. In this realm, limitless magic and unimaginable powers await. But before they are sent, each of them is bound by a contract inscribed directly on their soul—one they cannot refuse. Eren's Last Condition being - #3 You will forget you everything that was in the contract Join Eren on an epic journey where the truth is buried, and nothing is as it seems

Intrigued by the possibility of quick earnings, Jay Garrick, a 23-year-old graduate student, impulsively accepts a dubious job offer. However, this decision takes a harrowing turn when he is abducted and transported to an undisclosed facility. Unveiling the nature of the task, he realizes he's bound to infiltrate a stranger's consciousness and extract concealed information—an irreversible commitment. Within the enigmatic realm of another person's mind, Jay encounters a mysterious entity named X, the gatekeeper of sought-after knowledge. Despite repeated attempts to extract the information, he fails, plunging into a desperate quest for escape from this mental labyrinth. To break free, he's forced to engage in a series of challenges and games orchestrated by X, revealing a fantastical world teeming with dragons, magic, cities, and spaceships—transcending genres. As the stakes escalate, Jay grapples with unraveling the enigma that binds him to this alternate reality. Hidden within the recesses of his mind lies a profound mystery, intricately linked to his past and present. Determined to escape the clutches of his own psyche, Jay must decipher the underlying reasons for this surreal ordeal, ultimately striving to expose the truth that holds the key to his liberation. The question remains: Will he triumph in extracting the vital information and conquer the illusions within, or will he be ensnared forever in this kaleidoscopic maze of the mind?

Reborn in the winter of 2018. He was terminated by Barcelona right after he came on the scene, and because he refused the bribes asked for by the men's football team leader, he was completely banned by the men's football team. It was a blast to start. But with the help of the system, Chen Mo became the nightmare of all offensive players in the football world. With the template of the king of steals, he became the world's number one defensive midfielder that everyone feared. The world's top strikers broke through the defense one after another. Messi: Let Chen Mo stay away from me!

Suddenly, he woke up in an unfamiliar bed. He had found himself in a completely different world, and to top it off... He had reincarnated as Silas Val'graan, the Fifth Prince of the Demon Realm..! How could this happen to him?! All he wanted to do was live a nice and peaceful life!

You never know the value of something until you lose it? For Brooke that couldn't have been more farther from the truth! After being cheated by her husband and younger sister, Brooke's miserable life of abuse takes a complete turn for the better when she finally signs the divorce papers! But things are only just getting better! What's this? She's been made joint heir to a multi-billion dollar company?! She's bought her stepfather's puny agency?! She's now the richest woman in the country?! And as an added bonus, her contract marriage husband is handsome and dotes on her every second of the day! Hold your horses, buckle your seats and witness one of the greatest, husband spoiling wife stories you'll ever see! With satisfying face slaps lurking at every corner!

Summary:  Meng Xing was on his way to send the result of his investigation for his client when suddenly he was hit by a car, and he died on the spot. When he opened his eyes again, he didn't expect to travel in the past, and this time, he became a young master of a wealthy family. What's more, this young master is actually gay, and was arranged to be engaged to another man!  Five years later, just as Meng Xing thought that he will be marrying in a week, the other side forcefully broke up the engagement! He is now free! ... Lin Ze has been excellent since he was young. Not only he is proficient in six arts, but he is even better in martial arts. So, when he was sixteen, he went to jianghu to make his name. But, what he didn't expect before he left was him getting engaged. Five years later, his elder brother called him back to the capital and asked him a favor. What seemingly a familiar capital has actually greatly changed beyond his recognition. It all started with his change of career, which he thought was only temporary. He didn't know that his life would also be changed, and permanently. P(r)etty detective and deeply hidden prince shou x top fighter and wealthy young master gong!

Synopsis:* Twenty-two-year-old Ophelia struggles to make ends meet, beset by personal crises. Her mother lies hospitalized, accumulating unpaid bills, while her older brother's alcoholism drains their finances. Desperate for a solution, Ophelia seeks employment as a housekeeper. After a string of rejections, she's unexpectedly hired by the enigmatic Brooks family. As she begins her new role, Ophelia meets Nathanael, the family's handsome and mysterious son. Torn between her loyalty to her family and her growing attraction to Nathanael, Ophelia navigates the complexities of her new position amidst the Brooks' dark secrets and hidden agendas. Will Ophelia find solace and financial stability with the Brooks family, or will their mysteries threaten to consume her already fragile world?

The female lead, Eli Brooke, found herself waking up in a dark, bone-chilling, and mysterious place. Stumbling in the dark, Eli makes her way to the light switch, she turns it on and horror fills her face. What did she see?? Where did she wake up at? Did she survive? What happened next? Keep reading to find out!

Ryzel, a nineteen-year-old guide, was expecting to marry Dwight, but the man changed his mind a month before the wedding. “I’m sorry, Ryzel. I wanted a nice and compassionate wife, so I am going to marry Sean instead. Unlike you, who were usually preoccupied with other things, he always showed concern for me. Not to mention how highly compatible we are with one another. I've actually met him before, but he persuaded me to date you because he feels sorry for you." Without even waiting for Ryzel's response, the man left. Ryzel, who was left behind, can't even bother caring about his heart because he's been dealing with a lot of issues as a result of the sudden rejection. He was turning 20 in a month, which meant he had to be married according to the federation's laws. After he reaches the age of 20, the government's assistance will cease, leaving him to fend for his own expenses. If he is not married to a powerful sentinel, he will not be able to reclaim his inheritance and will be forced to die on the front lines. He instantly began looking for solutions, but his hope kept dwindling as his birthday approached without a proper solution to his problems. On the day he felt all hope was lost, his ex’s superior, General Lewis, proposed to him. "I'm not gentle and kind; my priority probably won’t be you; our compatibility may not be high; do you still want to marry me?" Ryzel questioned, fixing his gaze on the general. "It's okay, I don't need my wife to be gentle and kind. Our compatibility is also high. You can focus on your studies, job, or dreams. As long as you remember that you are my guide." “Okay, let’s get married.” ------------------------ This is the story of Ryzel's advancement in career and love life, even with all the troubles surrounding him.

I am Susan Davis, twenty five years old, a very affluent lady, business woman, and most especially, a bachelor lady. Everything in my life is going perfectly and I have everything I need. Working as the office assistant for one of the biggest shipping company in the world, my salary is in millions of dollars. Having fake friends around me, that all they care about is my money. I cared less but I still desired to have a real friendship. Having the perfect family, living such an independent life. All I do is to work, I am known for being such a workaholic. Like most people say, I keep getting richer. I had everything I wanted but I justed needed a coma in my life, I needed to be in a relationship. I was so busy studying and working, I had never experience what 'love' means. Everything was so perfect until that day, "you have been suspended for six months." I was meant to be sad but the joy overtook. It was definitely what I needed, some time to myself. Stepping into the elevator and one of my office friend enters. She shows me a hotel program, "JUST THAT BREAK." Was this going to be what I wanted? That one coma in my life.

Sophia Bennett, betrayed by her husband and step-sister, faced a gruesome end—burned alive with her unborn child. But fate grants her a second chance. Reborn back to when it all began, Sophia now have the chance to rewrite her tragic story. Haunted by memories of the past life, She refuses to let death quench her hatred and regret. Instead, fueled by vengeance. Reborn at the most critical moment that will change her life, “the arranged marriage with the richest and handsome bachelor Alexander Brooks” which she escaped from in her previous life. Will Sophia get married and destroy Olivia's path to riches? Or finds herself entangled with Alexander Brooks. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ “ Are you that desperate to secure the position of “Mrs Brooks” that you'll shamelessly throw yourself at me”? Alexander asks, his voice laced with contempt, his deeps eyes looking at the woman squirming under him. His eyes trails her curvy body as his right hand squeeze the soft mound on her chest, he thought he'd find her touch disgusting but his body couldn't help but react to her and he can barely control his actions. “Ummmm” Sophia moans to his touch “ p-please” she murmurs shakingly, her eyes clouded as she rubs her hot and soft body against him. She feels hot all over and couldn't help groping his body to find relief. Loosing all restraint, Alexander leans to her ear, biting it and whispers huskily “since you're so eager, then don't blame me for being unrestrained”. He sucks her neck, bites down, “ahhhh ummmm” Sophia squirms in bliss. His hand roams her soft body, his head leaves her neck as he kiss his way down to her collarbone and down to her twin peaks. He latches unto one of her breasts, sucks and swirls his tongue round her erect nipple. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ “Rebirth from Ashes” weaves love, betrayal, redemption, and new beginnings into a captivating narrative.

Virgin girls from the Anjiru tribe in Africa get sold off to demons every 10 years. Their parents are bribed into keeping quiet and to pick the most beautiful girls to be groomed and made into mistresses or harlots. It was horrible but they would all be killed if they didn't agree. Dove Brooke is a girl from the tribe and this year she has turned 18 yrs which means she's eligible to be choosen. Everyone in the town gather at the town hall to hear the names of the girls choosen by the elders. Stephanie, Joyce , Maureen, Sylvia.... the list goes on until Dove's name is called out last. She turns to look at her mother seeing that she's crying as she turns away from her daughter. The night before, she had cried bitterly. She knew her daughter would be choosen not only because she was beautiful but the amount of energy she carried was too much that it could burn the whole world. Her daughter was no ordinary being and she feared that her dark side would take over and show the true monster hiding deep inside. she wished she would have told her sooner but now it was already too late. They are all made to stand at the podium as the rest of the people together with the elders say a prayer. Lord, please guide and protect the young virgins for they don't know what they are up against. We are so sorry for doing this for we don't have a choice but we pray you may forgive us and to one day save us from this hell we are on. Amen. The transport has arrived and they are made to sit in the bus not even given a chance to say goodbye to their loved ones. The windows are sealed that you can't even see what's happening outside. The journey is long, bumpy and tiresome but finally they reach outside a dark, creepy looking facility and are made to stand in a line. One by one they are 'examined' that is by getting their blood tested by scary looking people with red eyes. It has reached Dove's turn and the woman examining her gives her a peculiar look before pricking her index finger and taking her finger into her mouth. Suddenly, she moves away making everyone to turn to their side. Her face showing fear and confusion. "What are you?" she asks now angry for some reason. Before Brooke could answer, they get interrupted by a very tall and handsome man wearing soldier attire. "She's coming with me." he says as he grabs Brooke's hand leaving with her outside. "Who are you and where are you taking me?" Dove asks but gets no answer as she's made to enter a car and is droven off to an unknown place.

In a world teetering on the edge of light and darkness, Kaito Arashi is a young man burdened by a past he cannot escape. Stubborn and fiercely determined, he discovers he possesses devastating powers that could change everything. However, with great power comes great peril, as he finds himself pursued by the relentless Shizuma Tsukikage, an antagonist with deep ties to Kaito’s history. As Kaito embarks on a journey of self-discovery, he is joined by loyal friends like Riku, who provides support and humor amidst the chaos. Under the watchful eye of the enigmatic Tetsuya, Kaito learns to harness his abilities and confront his inner demons. With new allies emerging, he must navigate treacherous battles and emotional challenges while uncovering the truth about his powers. Where Shadows Break explores themes of friendship, betrayal, and personal growth as Kaito learns that to break free from the shadows of his past, he must embrace his true self. Will he rise to the occasion, or will darkness consume him? Join Kaito on this thrilling adventure as he battles to control his powers and protect those he loves. The journey begins now!

Synopsis He is a nightmare born from daydream. She is madness in a pretty package. “The more I ignore you, the more you adore me? I don’t love you.” Gabriella stared at the man before her and she could help but admit that he was every woman’s wet dream. “ I have enough love for us to share.” A smirk appeared on Alessandro’s face as he slowly leaned closer to her until there was a few inches between their lips. Seeing him so close to her, she struggled to cover her dismay about his boldness. Gabriella swallowed hard. “Stay away from me.” He could see the pulse beating in her throat, he could see the tiny fleck of fear and nervousness. Without thinking, he covered her mouth with his and for an instant, she yielded to his hunger, she responded as if all the past disagreement they had meant nothing. He had expected resistance, anticipated ice. Instead he got fire, and it scorched through his blood, his only thought was tangling in the sheets with her.. Gabriella jerked her mouth away and slapped him hard. “Don’t ever touch me again.” Silvers of ice rose in her gaze as she shot him a glare that should have sliced him to the bone before walking away- then broke into a run as adrenaline filled her vein. She had just slapped Alessandro Romano, the most powerful man in the country. Alessandro watched her go, feeling ragged and edgy with desire. “You won’t get away from me, Wildcat.” * He was the boss of the underworld. At the sight of his mask and gun, everyone trembled. No one wanted to be his enemy. The man had developed two hundred and sixty torturing methods and he could do all of this without batting an eye, he doesn’t give empty threats. He was a monster. A monster that should never be angered or he would become your worst nightmare. When she was born, the devil exclaimed 'Oh shit! Competition.’ She could be sweet as sugar, cold as ice but if you hurt her, she would show you things worse than death. Some days she could be as meek as a dove, other days, she’s a bitch that you should not cross or the even the devil will weep on your behalf. He was Alessandro Romano, a powerful man to the public and Maschera, a masked mafia king in the underworld. He was used to taking what he wanted. Born to lead a powerful mafia family, he was not in the habit of asking for permission—or forgiveness. Willing to cross any boundary when it came to possessing what he considered to be his, Alessandro knew Gabriella was meant for him from the moment he laid eyes on her. She is Gabriella D’ Angelo, a not so simple girl. Alessandro finds himself instantly attracted to Gabriella as she matched his fire and is the only one fit to be his queen. She is out to get revenge for something relating to her past, irrespective of the cost and isn’t ready for any committed relationship. Their paths crossed and Alessandro is not willing to give up while Gabriella is defiant. Sparks fly and causes a collision followed by an explosion and what started off as a contract relationship would create a love that could stand the test of time. Would Gabriella’s revenge plan jeopardize the blooming love that they share? Would she be able to adapt to the dark side of her lover and rule alongside him?

In a world where people wield powers shaped by their beliefs, a time manipulator, young Clarence De Cassell has been raised by Tesseris, the Lady of Time, after losing his parents in a devastating war. With a unique affinity for time, he finds comfort in the ticking of clocks while navigating his life alongside his best friend Rosie, who embodies the Concept of Guidance. As whispers of conflict swirl around him and the remnants of a secret organization are discovered, Clarence embarks on a journey to discover the hidden truth. He must confront the shadows of his past, uncover the truth behind the war, and decide his own fate in a world on the brink of chaos. With time running out, will he find the strength to change the course of his life and protect the realms?

Avery Thompson's life changes forever when she awakens in a world where being a hero means everything. Gifted with extraordinary powers and a mysterious new destiny, she must navigate a path filled with challenges, allies, and enemies. In a universe where strength is tested, Avery's light will shine as she embarks on a journey like no other. *Disclaimer and Copyright Notice* My Hero Academia is the intellectual property of Kōhei Horikoshi, Shueisha, and associated licensors. This fanfiction is a transformative work created by a fan for non-commercial purposes. All characters, locations, and concepts from My Hero Academia belong to their respective owners, and no copyright infringement is intended. All rights to new characters, original storylines, and scenes introduced in this fanfiction belong to Alpha_Wathen. No part of this fanfiction may be reproduced or distributed without the permission of the author.