Jean Rhys

Having led to a common life, Jean didn't anticipate his life taking a different turn in the long run. This came to pass the moment he relocated to the city with his mom. While in their new residence in the city, Jean comes in contact with strange encounters that raise multiple questions in his head. This includes a sudden change of his mom's behaviour that don't look normal from his perspective. When turning seventeen, he accidentally finds himself in the hands of his unknown foes. This incident results into him ending up in the hands of a stranger in a land full of super-powered individuals and creatures. When his foes realize that he had mysteriously awakened his powers, they increase their efforts of haunting him together with his family. This ends up giving Jean a good reason to strive to grow stronger, in order for him to protect his family and himself. On his journey of growing stronger, he encounters multiple huddles and challenges that were set both by his foes and friends but strives to overcome them, for him to achieve his main goal of becoming stronger. Apart from the challenges and the huddles that he faces, he also reaps some rewards in this excruciating journey. ....IT'S ADDICTIVE #TFB

humanity is on the brink of extinction after a 27-year-long period of darkness known as the "Eternal Night." This worldwide eclipse has allowed vampires to rise to power, plunging the world into chaos as they hunt humans with near-impunity. The story follows Gabriel de León, a Silversaint—a half-human, half-vampire warrior dedicated to fighting the vampire scourge. Captured by his enemies, Gabriel is forced to recount his life story to a vampire historian named Jean-François, who serves the vampire aristocracy. In his captivity, Gabriel reveals details of his past—the brutal training he endured as a young Silversaint, the horrors he faced on the battlefield, and the loved ones he lost along the way. Through his storytelling, he exposes not only the horrors of the vampire empire but also the moral compromises and betrayals within his own order. As he speaks, Gabriel reflects on his obsession with the Holy Grail, a fabled artifact that may hold the key to ending the Eternal Night and wiping out the vampire rulers once and for all. However, as Gabriel dives deeper into his story, it becomes clear that his quest has left scars—both physical and emotional—that he may never fully heal from. The line between hero and monster blurs as Gabriel's past is unveiled, showing him as a deeply flawed yet determined figure willing to risk everything for a dying world. Throughout this reluctant confession, Gabriel wrestles with guilt, anger, and an unyielding sense of duty, ultimately leading to a narrative that is both epic and intensely personal, revealing the darkness that surrounds and dwells within him.

They said a Fusion Capacity of three was worthless. They were wrong. When Rhys Fletcher receives the lowest viable capacity, everyone expects him to become a city guard at best. Instead, on his first night as a Hunter, he achieves the impossible - a harmonious fusion with both a Shade Fox and a Crystal Serpent. --- This novel is part of the WebNovel Rising Star II contest! Every bit of support helps, so please add it to your library and vote with Power Stones. Thanks!

After living in hellish prison for 16 years, you're finally rescued. But what do you do when you soon realize that there is now a thread, a connection to the warden you've escaped from? BLURB: He could clearly see the way the water droplets ran down her back. The brown curls, almost black due to being wet, stuck to it, gave such an alluring contrast to her skin that seemed to glow in the moonlight. She turned, causing her ample breast to come into view. A single droplet hung precariously from a pebbled nipple. Was his eyesight always this sharp? It appeared like a pearl, begging to be licked away. He groaned as he could almost taste the cool freshness on his tongue before it was replaced with the heat of her flushed skin. Unzipping his jeans caused his member spring forth, drenched in the constant precum that flowed. Just the thought of sucking on her breast made him groan in frustrated desperation. He buried his face between the fleshly orbs. Biting and licking, he was pleased to see his marks on her skin. A fierce desire to possess came over him and even his wolf growled at the feeling. How is it that she smells even better that the soap she just used? Other Omegas used the same kind, yet their smell would cause his stomach to feel upset. Inhaling again, he pinning her against a tree. The same tree he was hiding behind before. Lifting her up, he devoured her lips while wrapping her long legs around his waist. Slightly bending his knees, he entered her in one deep thrust. She was hot and tight. So tight that if it wasn't for her juices, he wouldn't be able to move. Gripping himself tighter, his imagination became wild. Just thinking about her breathy moans or her screams of pleasure caused a shudder to pass through him as he came into the tissue he had thoughtfully grabbed. Why, why not just take what he so obviously wants? What's stopping him? If it were anyone else, he would have slacked his lust, had some fun, and moved on. The fact that this question ran through his mind without an answer was the reason for his pain.

[ MATURE CONTENT] status: complete April Jackson a 24 years old painter's life took the worst turn, in just a day she lost everything, her job, her home, and went totally bankrupt. In the darkest moment of her life, there was a flicker of hope. She got a generous offer from a stranger she couldn't resist. That one leap of faith changed her life drastically. As she ends up living with the most sort out bachelor in the city, Brad Sebastian Smith, a grumpy handsome billionaire who has an hidden malicious agenda. April wasn't the ordinary girl she thought she was, there were secrets about her life she is totally clueless about. She has something the vicious Brad Sebastian Smith wants, and he will stop at nothing to obtain it from her. Grumpy meets sunshine as their world collides. Broody Brad couldn't resist the bubbly jolly April innocent charms as he was caught up in a personal conflict of choosing April over his ambitions. Can Brad carry on his ulterior motive when April has completely hold his heart captive? Excerpt# Brad I can't believe this is the same quirky April Jackson I saw at my study days ago. Gone are the ridiculous Jeans and T-shirts. She was wearing a sexy black dress that caresses her body like a second skin, bringing out beautiful curves I didn't notice before. I nearly stumbled when my gaze fell on her sexy long legs, and her wild curly hair added a fierce appeal. She looks like sin. I had to support my weight by pressing my palm to the wall, lest I trip and fall. "Mr. Smith you are back," she said snapping me out of my daze. "Mr. Smith, are you ok? you look pale" she asked. I clenched my fist, my eyes darkens as I took a step towards her, I cornered her to the wall. Ever since I met her I feel like I am losing control, from her pushing my buttons, getting under my skin, and now to this. She is going to be trouble! I gaze at her with lust. Her eyes flickered open. For the first time, I noticed she has beautiful grey eyes. My gaze fell on her plump lips, painted with red seductive lipstick. She bit her lips stirring up a strong urge to brush my lips on hers, devouring her lips with the craving desire surging up in me.

A young girl finds herself, stuck in a cycle of violence. Slowly losing her mind for what she thought was love. This is an awareness of Domestic Violence, power and control, and the destruction of one self. “Do not look in his eyes for answers. Do not look to him for kindness. Don’t hold your eyes down when he tells you you’re dirt. Look up. Look for women. Listen to what they tell you. Block your ears to his poison. Let women’s love show you the way out and then never look at him again. See your future clearly. It will be bright and clear and you will shine in it.” (Jean Hatchet – Survivor of Male Violence)

Once a prosperous and thriving kingdom, the Celerian Empire suffered greatly under the rule of its new King, Alistair Vladen. Under the tyrannical rule of their ruler, it's people cry out in agony, bearing their burdens in anguish. However, even in this time of despair, a tiny ray of hope lingers, a hope that a "savior" would rise to liberate them from the clutches of tyranny. *** Years after the assasination of his family at the hands of the now King Vladen, Rhys Galahad, sole survivor of the previous Royal family and rightful heir to the throne, sets out to reclaim his birthright and return tranquiliity to the fallen Celerian Empire . Aided by friends he makes along the way, Rhys' path is set to be a long and treacherous one. Will he make it through? Enjoy PS: Hope you all enjoy my first book on this platform. The story might be rather slow-paced, especially with the first couple of chapters but it gets better with time, trust me.

After a near death experience thanks to his own mother, Jake Hollander has an adverse reaction to people, baseball, and family. His feeling of abandonment is slowly lost thanks to his foster family, The Atkins. They take him in and change his mind about everything. He becomes more open, better at baseball, and craves for family. Slowly all wishes are granted. Instagram: @writerhalf_empty https://www.patreon.com/half_empty ~~The Last Curve can be found there, a short story about Rhys Please read on Webnovel! **Names, faces, and places aren’t real. A work of fiction. Nonetheless, it is my work of fiction so please don’t post it without permission. *I have used school names that do exist though, but I would like everyone to know that I have no affiliation with them. Nor do my views reflect their views. **Also, I bought the royalty-free license for my cover. Which means I can use it without having to pay royalties. If you have any questions, comment on my latest chapter or reach me on discord.

They don't know of each other's existence, despite that they share one ultimate goal, kill the one person who split them. But if they meet will they show hostility towards one another or will they become allies? Original work of SLOTH_LUCCI

Dorian Vaelis, a prestigious Alpha raised under the rigid expectations of his powerful parents, lives a life defined by control, duty, and perfection. But his carefully crafted world begins to unravel when he meets Rhys Everen, a rebellious and sharp-tongued Omega who seems determined to challenge everything Dorian has been taught. As Rhys persistently pursues him, Dorian struggles with emotions he can't control, all while uncovering the hidden truth about his origins-including the reappearance of his biological Omega parents, who have been watching from the shadows. Torn between his duty as a Vaelis heir and the intense pull toward Rhys, Dorian must navigate a web of secrets, power dynamics, and forbidden desires that threaten to upend everything he thought he knew about himself and the world around him.

Zeus, Hades, Poseidon, and many others—every human has the blood of gods running through their veins, it decides their fate. But Rhys, ever since he was born, showed absolutely no abilities. But at the age of 18, when his world had given up on him, the blood that remained dormant in his veins finally awakened… …The Blood of Eros, the God of Love, Desire…and Coitus.

In the peaceful town of Montclair, amidst cobblestone streets and stone houses, stands a legendary restaurant: Le Palais d’Épicure. Its star chef, Jean-Luc Moreau, has devoted his life to the quest for perfect flavors, transforming each dish into a work of art. But on a fateful night, as stars twinkle above the slumbering town, Jean-Luc succumbs to a mysterious poisoning. Yet, death does not mark the end of his journey, but the beginning of a new odyssey. Resurrected in a world where gastronomy meets cultivation, Jean-Luc discovers a universe where ingredients possess spiritual essences and culinary techniques can defy the laws of nature. Armed with his unparalleled talent and love for cooking, he embarks on a quest to master the art of culinary cultivation. Each dish becomes a step towards immortality, each flavor a key to unlocking the secrets of the universe. Throughout his journey, Jean-Luc encounters masters of martial arts, alchemists, and philosophers, each revealing to him unseen facets of spiritual cuisine. As he explores mystical lands and faces unimaginable challenges, he learns that the true essence of cultivation lies in harmony and balance, not only in his dishes but also in his soul. Jean-Luc must navigate rivalries and alliances, tradition and innovation, to uncover the mysteries of this new world. His adventure is a poetic ballet where each dish is an ode to life, where each flavor tells a story. Through his creations, he seeks to touch eternity, to transcend the boundaries of existence. **The Immortal Chef** is an epic journey where the philosophy of cultivation intertwines with culinary art, where each meal is a meditation on the beauty and fragility of life. It is the story of a man who, in his quest for perfection, discovers that true power lies not in conquest but in sharing and communion with the world.

Simplesmente Amigos Jean e Kaique: melhores amigos desde o 6° ano. Inseparáveis, compartilham sonhos, segredos e até mesmo felicidades. Mas a chegada de Matheus, um novo aluno charmoso, ameaça a estabilidade dessa amizade. Jean se sente ameaçado pela crescente proximidade entre Kaique e Matheus. O ciúme toma conta do seu coração, e o medo de perder o amigo e um possível romance o faz agir de forma impulsiva e até mesmo cruel com Matheus. Conflitos e mal entendidos se tornam frequentes, colocando em risco a amizade de longa data entre Jean e Kaique. Será que o ciúme de Jean o impedirá de ver e expor a verdade sobre seus sentimentos por Kaique? E Matheus, qual será o seu papel nessa história? Uma jornada de autodescoberta, amor e amizade se desenrola entre os corredores da escola. Jean precisa aprender a lidar com seus sentimentos e enfrentar seus medos e parar de agir por impulso. Kaique, por sua vez, precisa lidar com a confusão de ser o centro de uma disputa entre seus amigos. E Matheus, com sua beleza e deboche, até o escritor se pergunta por seu papel nessa história. Simplesmente Amigos é um romance emocionante que explora os desafios da adolescência, a descoberta da sexualidade e a força da amizade. Uma leitura leve e divertida que te fará rir, chorar e torcer pelos personagens.

Her name is Jean Soberano, 24 years old, a certified Raketera Queen to support her younger sister Lena. She works as a Dietitian in a private hospital, but she doesn't earn that much and so Jean always joining any singing contest in town and accept part-time jobs like a wedding singer. But then, her sister was diagnosed with Leukemia and her heart is also failing, so then, Jean was forced to find work abroad. A cousin of hers helping Jean to enter the country and provide a job as a hotel singer somewhere on an exclusive island... Realizing, the place has illegal activities, Jean decided to leave... Could she escape from that place? ••••• Attorney Kier Lawrence, 29 years old, a genius, meticulous, and proud Lawyer who works in a huge company as one of the Giant Five Directors of Crow Corporation. He is a clean freak guy that is why, he doesn't like going anywhere: but his house, work, family house, work, back to his house. His boring life turn upside down when he meets Jean who is an illegal tourist in the country. Meeting her in an unfortunate incident, could he hand over her to the Immigration Police? Or help her get through with this one being his lover? * * * Behind his ferocious expression toward her, is actually a golden heart that always thinks of her situation and necessity. When she needs a hero, he was there to become a shield... and when she needed help, he was already doing something behind her back. Who would not fall in love with this kind of guy? She will... * * * Quote posted on my: instagram.com/eliseelleneth "That moment, when a stranger man mended her broken heart..." Follow Kier and Jean's love story blooms! My Stubborn Mistress presents: I Have A Lover: My Lovable Lawyer! * * * Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/eliseelleneth

Gwendolyn Black had all of her hopes dashed when her family moved to their little hometown. She hoped to keep a low profile or so she thought because she meets this interesting yet mysterious clique with unnatural beauty and charisma called the "Populars" and strange things seem to happen around them. She gets obsessed with revealing their secret thanks to the niggling feeling in her stomach - her instincts never lie - and due to an interesting chain of events, she suspects they are vampires. But then, vampires aren't hot? Or are they? Let's join Gwendolyn on this journey as she fights to uncover their secret? Also, When she finds out what is it they're hiding, would she become prey to them or an ally? Or even their nemesis? Read to find out. ~~~~~~~~~~ "Looking For me?" A deep husky voice echoed from her back and she almost had a heart attack. Where did he come from? As a simple reflex, Gwendolyn turned around and her eyes almost popped out. Here was Duane shirtless and only on jeans. Her eyes caught the trail of sweat that traveled into the prominent V of his abdomen and she gulped. This was sex walking in daylight. "Like what you see?" He snapped her from her thoughts. Gwen glared at him yet went ahead to ask, "H-how did you hear that question? I need to know because I'm sure as hell that you were distracted as I was. Hence, there was no way on earth you could have heard that," Duane chuckled, the kind that sent tremors down her body, "That's your mistake honey, I was listening in class," was his reply as he leaned against the wall, coming too close for her liking. He was invading her senses, his presence was making it too hard to concentrate, "It seems you need to be spanked, you weren't listening in class," He said suggestively. Gwendolyn went red in the face but she would not be fooled by his flirting, which was why she said to him boldly, "I know what you are?" "What I am?" he was clearly amused, "Then tell me then, what do you think I am?" "A vampire,"

Vlas Windsor vive en tranquilidad en su reino natal, Remia... Con una alta posición en la sociedad, fama, dinero, influencia y reconocimiento, se considera feliz, mayormente recordando que siempre se encuentra acompañado de sus mejores amigas: Zenda y Kora Allen. Quizás su vida parecía demasiado perfecta para ser real, pero en realidad había únicamente una cosa que lo atormentaba desde aquella fría noche que tuvo lugar diez años atrás... Esas pérdidas que lo marcaron para siempre. Rhys Windsor reside en Fons, acompañado de su hermosa esposa, Lara Harch, y de la hija adoptiva de ambos, la joven Leah Foster, además de otras personas que conoció en su recorrido por el mundo en el transcurso de unos largos diez años; a quienes terminó por tomarle mucho cariño. Con la idea de protegerlos y darles felicidad tiene sólo un propósito en su cabeza... Acabar con su padre de una vez por todas. Pero aunque parezca algo simple para él y todas sus hazañas logradas, se torna complicado cuando los fantasmas del pasado reaparecen y debe cumplir esa promesa que parecía haberse roto hacía demasiado tiempo, volver a por su hermano y su madre a su hogar, Remia, temiendo que el dolor por aquella fría noche que tuvo lugar diez años atrás todavía siguiera latente. Luego de esa repentina caída de asteroides en Remia todo cambia para los hermanos Windsor. Rhys regresa a Remia dispuesto a acabar con la tragedia en su familia para siempre, y la vida de Vlas da un giro inesperado dejando a su destino esperando por él... Con esa decisión que lo torturará por lo que dure su vida. Quizás el talento y la estirpe Di Rem-Windsor fueron su mayor perdición, pero poder superar los obstáculos que hicieron presencia en sus vidas a causa de sus inevitables destinos es el impulso que los hace seguir adelante... Lo único que desean es no ceder ante aquello que siempre despreciaron, y que al final, les terminó quitando todo...

They thought he was cannon fodder, but he was actually a monster. A huge silver gate that could reach the clouds suddenly appeared in the world. People were randomly disappearing and summoned by the gate for a trial. When they returned, some of them got treasures that gave them the ability to fly and wield magic. They were called Exonns. All of them could wield light magic, but it was a lot weaker compared to other elements. Rhys Creed was a man who made a living as a delivery truck driver. He was summoned and got the ability that only wield light magic. They thought he had a common treasure, but it was actually an extraordinary treasure. --- A demon laughed when he saw the white armor on Rhys. "My minions, go and teach this cannon fodder a lesson." LIGHT OF JUDGMENT BOOM! The demons were annihilated. --- Exonns sneered. "How could a cannon fodder dare to fight a demon's army alone?! Does he think he is a hero?!" The demon's army was annihilated. The exonns turned silent. He was not a cannon fodder. He was a monster. --- The book is a WSA entry. It means a lot if you can support the book with your vote.

Hey guys! I am going on hiatus because of my health conditions. It's getting worse. I hope you understand. But I may reassure that I am coming back in a month or two and will gift you with many chapters. My second book is going on hiatus too. I hope you guys will be considered and let me get well before I come back. Thank you very much. Erwin Warner is a material dominant alpha with a very unsteady financial background. Though he has the face of an angel, his personality is the polar opposite. He can even kill a person if there is enough money paid for that. Leo Snow is an exceptionally beautiful dominant omega. Even the gods envies his unparalleled beauty from the heavens. He has a very strong personality and is very picky about his partner. He can be as deadly as his face when the time comes. Jean Snow, a very unstandable uncle of Leo, who has an unsubmissive greed for everything Leo has, that doesn’t exclude the Snow Groups and Company. Even being the blood brother of Leo’s father doesn’t change the fact that he is exceedingly obsessed with this pretty, small omega nephew of his.

Jean Evans is just an ordinary working girl. Or so she strives to be. As a criminal in hiding, she has to keep her head down and be prepared to go on the run at any moment. When the neighbouring nation invades her city, suddenly her dreams of an ordinary, relatively unnoticed life goes awry. She doesn't want to be noticed, but someone has. And now that she's been noticed, she has become bait, a tool used by both sides of the war in an effort to control the man she once thought could be a dream boyfriend. The man who had turned into an enemy in the midst of her daydream. Can Jean rise to the occasion and show the strength of her abilities or will she be crushed when events set her back over and over again? How many times can a girl be crushed before she gives up? --- Author's note: This story is relatively depressing and many of the themes are for more mature audiences. I wouldn't call it a romance story. More a slippery slope of distasteful greys sliding into darkness. This is a work of fiction based upon a dream. No characters, settings or events are based on any real life people, environments or events. In the event anything resembles something in real life, it is an accident.

Mila's life was perfect in every single way—she had a supportive family, wealth, and even a high stage of her career. However, all of this was shattered on a fateful day as her figure fell down from the stairs, died, and left this life behind. Still in a confused state, she wakes up in an unfamiliar place and later finds out she possesses a different body than she was used to. The appearance she now possessed might be that of a goddess compared to her own, but the life they lived had a significant difference: one was living a life of solace while the other was living in hell. Now that Mila possesses the body, she has to experience a life that is completely different from her own. In her previous world, she was wearing high-quality clothes; now she is wearing the rugged clothes of a laundry maid. Living in a world where cruelness is breaming on the majority under a kind facade, will Mila be able to adapt and survive in this harsh reality, or will she be consumed by the darkness that surrounds her? Warning: The cover is not mine. I got it from Pinterest.

------ Rhys De Asacroth The Boy who wants to burn the Empire but ended up turning the World to chaos. ------

Jean thinks he is an ordinary boy, but one day when he turns seventeen, it's not like a birthday party as usual that you have birthday cake, balloons, and a round of your friends to sing the birthday song to you, it's not like that, Jean's birthday party is weird, the weird birthday party and an announcement that it says you are not an ordinary boy changes your life forever. One of Jean's friends came to him and his family to say that he is Jean's Alpha, which makes Jean's world crazier because that person is the captain of the soccer club in his school. At first, Jean doesn't accept it and thinks all of it is crazy, what his grandmother says, the fate and the world that should be, but getting along with that crazy facts make him realize and feels the truth and genuine love. But when Jean acquiesces to the facts and his fate as male omega, the truth that he thinks it's the actual truth is a lie. What's the truth in this world? Anybody can make the truth itself by lying.

"Get the Fuck out of Here." "..What..!?" After a Recent Earthian Olympiad on a Virtual Game Called : Age of the Ancient. The E-Sports Team [Omega Irae] had managed to rise amongst the ranks and triumph over their professional competitors, seizing the planet's Seventh Holographic Trophy, with such a grandiose victory, the team is set to participate into the upcoming solar system wide Olympiad that will involve numerous teams from 8 different planets set to take place a in the red planet of Mars. However, Jean Varsiniev, a Member of Omega Irae has accused to have cheated in a competitive match-up! Without solid evidence presented by the anonymous accuser, the team had voted to oust the young player with no further elaboration even going so far as to seize his personal account! Revealed to be a set-up, Jean's world crumbles down, combusting into a large flame, but the humiliation didn't halt there. And as the saying goes, if one kept poking the ember. "..That's it. My Turn." They will eventually be burnt with the fire of its hatred.

Miss Wendy Garren has resigned herself to one last tormented season in the Capital's condemning rich and titled high-society, under the critical and abusive eye of her parents, The Earl and Countess of Follies. At seven and twenty she knows she is there to escort and keep a watchful eye on her younger and vibrant twin sisters. But Wendy knows that when the end of the season comes and she remains unmarried, her parents will finally send her away. She never thought the season could end like this... The Duke of Thornberg Rhys Granger, is tired of scheming mothers and their giggling daughters floating around the edge of an ornately lit ballroom as they dance in a game of power. Nearing the age of Forty, after raising his younger sister, and having served many years of military service to the crown, he feels too old to be shopping for a wife that's barely left the classroom. To appease his happily married and sometimes nagging, younger sister, Rhys attends one last ball in the crown's Capital before planning to return home to his remote and vast Thornberg Estate. He would've never guessed how that night would end... Reader Reviews "This looks like the start of a great book. So underrated though." -Rosettle "I love this book! It's so good and heartbreaking! I feel so sorry for Wendy but at the same time I like her story :) I really like this type of plot" -Arteemismalfoy "I love your work. I have read to the end now and am waiting in agony for the next chapter. I will check out your other work while I wait. Please don't ever stop writing! <3" - "-" "Hey, I just completed reading your story "Beauty unseen" I'm loving it and it's very beautifully written." - Nitathefamousbitch

Jean, a 23 year old lady spent her days bringing all her dreams to life. She was a determined and active lady. "Military seems interesting..." She thought while watching a movie, when her dad came back she said to him, "Dad, this princess will be joining the military selection activity tomorrow." "Racing seems exhilarating..." She thought while visiting the Grey racing firm. In the evening, "Dad this princess will start racing tomorrow, she needs a car." Jean always considered her self lucky but where was her damn luck today? She felt like crying but her eyes were very uncooperative, totally dry. Jean came to Young Master Grey's office in his male disguise as Fella to steal a mask but who knew Jaden Grey will enter almost immediately. Jaden settled in his office chair before squinting a little, of course Jean was fucked up. She hid beneath the office desk not even considering how tall Grey is. She held her breath as felt him stepping on her back then, "Hisss!!" A whimper escaped her lips when he suddenly increased pressure... FIND OUT WHAT HAPPENED NEXT>>>> #This is a story full of humor, action and romance, don't miss out!!!!

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?

Due to work matters, Serena reluctantly had to return to Pandora. Going back to her roots after five years away, Serena unintentionally finds herself reunited with Rhys—the man she deeply loved but had to leave for a painful reason in the past. Their relationship ended without words, and Serena suddenly vanished into thin air from Rhys' life, almost driving him mad. However, the fate that brings them together seems to force Serena and Rhys to revisit a love that has long been obsolete. Serena continues to try to avoid it, while Rhys continues to struggle to put together every piece of the mystery of the puzzle that has been present between them. But what happens when the truth from the past turns out to be like a thorned rose growing in the wrong soil, ultimately causing pain to one of them? "The Forbidden Flower of the Dark Life: Poisoned Love" Story & Illustration by Bintang Hamal

Rhys Crown is the Royal Highness who protects the Kingdom's border from the demon-infested lands beyond. Known to all as the Devil Warlord, he is both worshipped by his soldiers and feared by the nobles. But Rhys is more than just a warrior - he is also the forgotten prince of the Empire, haunted by his own inner demons and unusual magical powers. When he is suddenly betrothed to the Duke's daughter, Rhys must navigate the treacherous road ahead of him. And he must figure out whether this betrothal was a blessing or a curse leading to his descent. She was the ethereal moon, a goddess who shrouded herself in mystery and cast her spell over his dreams and secrets. As the enchantress of his night, she commanded his every thought and desire, pulling him into her orbit and captivating him with her magic. And she was the one who made him question his conviction. Even if it was all just a conspiracy, he was willing to fall for it over and over again as long as it meant he could have her. She was worth any risk, any deception, and he was willing to embrace the illusion as long as it meant he could hold onto her light.

In order to save the threatened night world, the Goddess of the Moon must write the fate of two people who should no longer stand on this world to unite to protect two magical objects belonging to the God and Goddess from an evil witch named Severa. Damian is a lonely Alpha figure and Jeane is a silly, stubborn girl. They met in an artificial destiny that the Goddess carved. On this journey, the two of them discover pieces of life that are so surprising that they finally unite their love to be able to protect each other.

Four years after disappearing on her senior graduation, AJ Carter has become successful after inheriting her family's company. Since then, she subconsciously kept herself locked in a box to prevent her heart from completely shattering. With a new blonde roommate moving in, will the walls to her shielded heart begin to crumble?