Is The Picture Of Dorian Gray A Romantic

Rayah was not meant to live more than 5 years having a heart failure condition but the eldest princess of Montis has been able to live past it due to the power of the diamond but now she has just two months to live. What could have gone wrong? Rayah hops on a journey to find The Healer but can she be able to do it on her own with the symptoms showing up too frequently. **** Rayah began to feel lightheaded. "No no please, not here in the middle of nowhere please." She begged her body, she was on the verge of tears. "Your highness" Rayah heard someone call her. A guard approached her. Rayah herself was beyond relieved to see that it was a guard from the palace and knew he could help her. She was feeling very lightheaded, she reached out to him. Other guards stood by in order not to cause a scene. "Water quickly" Rayah asked while tapping her temples with her eyes closed.

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.

Keller’s lips were warm, defiant, and unyielding, meeting Aiden’s with the same ferocity that mirrored the storm between them. It wasn’t love—not yet. It was chaos, desperation, and the inescapable force of two worlds colliding, leaving no space for retreat or restraint.

(MATURE CONTENT) Threesome arc? - Right here A weak, adorable, and low self-esteemed MC with an awful past, a trauma breaking him down every second and controling his life, just before he meets his 'suns', and later gains confidence and starts loving himself again arc? - Right here. Yeah, you read that right. Twin brothers who radiate like the sun and are very possessive of the MC, putting his happiness above everything arc? Gosh, look no further, you're in the right place. This story is just for you, so open it and read to your heart's content. ****** Synopsis I was just a no-name photographer who was trying hard to make a living, but then I got tangled with 'them'. My life, as it was, had always been nothing but a nightmare, living a cursed life that wasn't fit to be called a life. I had no chances with love, connections, or anything. Nothing! And after drawing my last straw, trying to make a final effort that would maybe lead me somewhere other than dirt, I met them again. They - the twins - were my childhood friends whose lives I had ruined with my presence, and I was scared to ruin it a second time, so I tried to stay away from them but... They had other plans. 'When angels dream.' That was what I called the picture. The beautiful portrait was filled with serenity as that blond Italian man gazed into the distance and was showered with the soft petals of cherry blossom. The beautiful picture I had 'stolen'. Yeah, that's the word. I stole it because I didn't ask for permission first. But this is how it unfolded. At first, I took the picture without asking because I was so mesmerized by the scenery, and completely breathtaking, but then I got caught but it wasn't by the same man. They looked alike and wore the same clothes but I could tell right away that he wasn't him. Nevertheless, I apologized. "I'm deeply sorry." I said but then, the man whom I had stolen a picture from walked up behind me and said, "To think such a day would come." I turned around and blinked, looking at the man in front of me and then at the one behind me. They were identical twins. And not only that ... My heart shook... They looked like the twins I had known back then. "What's the matter?" The one in front asked with a bright smile that I was so compelled to take a picture of him and I did. He blinked at my confused expression and then burst out laughing. A sweet and cheerful laugh that made me blush. he looked really handsome. They both did, with their blonde hair which shone like gold with the suns radiation and a charming smile. I found my heart racing at the mere sight of that smile and almost forgot the situation I was in. "I see you haven't changed at all." He suddenly said, swiped my hair back and added, softly, "Hyung." My eyes widened. These two... It couldn't be... They weren't the twins, right? The twins that I knew. They... How did this happen? I just wanted a picture, that's all. ****** Thank you all for diving into this story. Note, the smut doesn't officially start right away till the later chapters but I didn't leave the readers without some sweet candies either, so along the line, there were a bunch of 'actions' between MC and the twins, huhu. His denial knew no bound but his body still won in the end, haha. Anyway, if you find waiting for updates too long, and you haven't checked out my other books, please do. There's also a threesome arc in the first one below. And it's completed too. What a score! 1) Alpha, Alpha, Beta? I transmigrated into an Omegaverse as a boy? [Completed] Check out the continuation of number one, It's the next generation, that is, their kids 2) To Byul (Omegaverse) [Ongoing ]

Two powerful kingdoms are cursed with thier inhabitants falling into a deathlike slumber. The only thing powerful enough to break the curse is the sword of the Aiges. An immensely powerful weapon, so powerful it had to be sealed away, in the dungeons of heaven, at the end of gilgamesh. The battle to retrieve the sword turns man against man, knight against knight and kingdom against kingdom. Who will retrieve the sword, obtain ultimate power and if they're willing free the kingdoms

50+ free chapters available! ------------------------------------- Neo Cromwell suddenly transmigrated into a magical modern world where dungeons, beasts and awakened hunters coexist. But he became a palm-sized slime cub who was about to die in the mouth of a fellow slime! In life and death crisis, Neo awakened as a [Beast Tamer]. He only has two choices. Constantly level up and tame others, or be tamed by others. Thus, Neo started his counterattack journey as a literal "beast" tamer, the one and only. Other slimes and beasts were stuck in the dungeon until death? This slime cub arrogantly rode on the hunters' head and leave! Hunters brought their pet beasts to raid dungeons? A certain slime cub dragged his "human pets" by the neck to raid dungeons! Beast tamers wanted to tame him? Hold his whip! The slime cub whipped the beast tamers' azz to submission! Challenge the tower, fight against other civilizations, become a human, compete with new generation of hunters, conquer both beasts and humans! With his ultimate skill [Slime Transformation] and [Beast Taming], Neo created the legend of the beast tamer slime. DING! [Devour] skill is activated! Linking skills: [Slime Transformation] — [Beast Taming] You choose. • • DING! [Slime Transformation] skill is activated! Neo: wait, what's with the princess cosplay?! -------------------- (Inspired from Solo Leveling & similar stories, Tower of God & anything tower-related + Rimuru for the slime chara) Update schedule: [After premium/chapter locked] Mon-Sun: 2 chps/day Bonus chapters: Weekend 3 chaps/Mass release 5/10/15 chps once a month

Nathan James is an unfortunate man. Born mediocre in an extravagant world, crippled in an accident, he finds himself at his wits end. An unending gray, tinged with the lightest bit of blue. Now, Nathan finds himself in different world with a will to blaze a path of his own. The sole man destined to… wait, he’s not got a special destiny? * * * Currently on hiatus because I was writing a lot at once. Will resume eventually, between a day to a week.

What will you do if you, as an heiress of a mafia organization in this modern world, suddenly jump into another dimension? Historical era? The worst in this world is when a girl needs to be girlish, polite, wearing a dress with thick layers, and too traditional for her liking! But, of course, she will ruled this world, too, right? *Reminder: English is not writer main language so read at your own risk. ~~~~~~~~~ ::VOLUME 1 : WHERE IS THIS WORLD?:: => Ariana Rose Conrad, heiress of Mafia from Black Eagle Organization in modern world suddenly jump into another dimension which totally different than the world that she know. ::VOLUME 2 : MARRY THE ENEMY:: => New life of Ariana as a Duchess. She also began to focusing on her mafia organization here. Her first case to investigate regarding the disease suffered by her mother-in-law. Love also started to blossom between her and her husband but something like this definitely not that easy as they started as enemies. After a big event, Ariana decided to leave the Silver Palace and divorce. ::VOLUME 3 : THE STRUGGLE OF LOVE:: => The Duke does not want to give up and keep on searching for his wife desperately even if she already left him. Reunite at some point but Ariana refused to coming back. Things getting complicated after Zayn collapsed, making Ariana have to make another big decision in her life. ::VOLUME 4 : THE FAMILY:: => The Basileious and the Conrad are now in a tense state after what Ariana said to the King, her own father. The empire also is in uproar because of that. People opinion is now divided into both of the household. ~~~~~~~~~~

Travelling Through time was unfortunate but Falling in love was fortunate. The dreamy man Ivy always wanted~~~

"Romantic Saga in the Gang World: Unbreakable Love Fire" is a novel that portrays the struggle between love and power in the world of gangs. The story is set in New York and primarily revolves around the love story between Hudson, the leader of the Twelve Eagles, and Emilia, of SaintYouth. Hudson, the boss of Twelve Eagles, is renowned for his ruthlessness and serves as the pope of the gang world. His father, "Kingsun," a mixed-race descendant of Chinese, Mexican, Indian, and English, inherited a vast criminal empire. Hudson underwent rigorous martial arts training from a young age, became proficient in various weapons, founded Twelve Eagles, and terrorized the underworld under the moniker "Kang." Emilia, an orphan of Chinese and Japanese descent, was orphaned and taken under the guardianship of her uncle Jacob. However, her uncle squandered the family fortune and eventually committed suicide. She was sent to a foster family arranged by the American Social Services Administration, but her life there was unhappy. By chance, she encountered Hudson and was taken back to the headquarters of Twelve Eagles. Hudson developed a special feeling for Emilia, which is extremely rare in the gang world. Instead of showing hostility, he decided to help her. Under Hudson's care, Emilia gradually regained her health and developed a deep dependence and gratitude for him. However, Emilia's life was not smooth sailing. She was sent to Canada by Mr. Baiyi to start a new life, but she could never forget Hudson. Two years later, she returned to New York as ZenithGang SaintYouth, determined to make Hudson remember her forever. She drugged Hudson with sleeping pills and dyed his beard white, an act that angered him but also made him realize his special feelings for Emilia. Emilia underwent rigorous training in ZenithGang and became an outstanding gang leader. She reencountered Hudson as SaintYouth and defeated him in a swordsmanship competition, winning the Northern European air route rights. This act shocked the underworld and made Hudson suspicious of SaintYouth's identity. As the story progresses, the emotions between Emilia and Hudson gradually intensify. In the face of power struggles and dangers in the gang world, their mutual support and love become their greatest strength. However, Emilia's past and Hudson's gang identity make their love path fraught with obstacles and challenges. Throughout a series of events, Emilia and Hudson's relationship undergoes trials, including the suicide of Hudson's fiancée Kiki and threats from the Baomeng organization. But ultimately, they overcome all difficulties and decide to face the future together. The novel concludes with Hudson and Emilia tying the knot in a grand wedding, symbolizing the fulfillment of their love. The entire story is filled with love, loyalty, sacrifice, and revenge, showcasing the complex interpersonal relationships and power struggles in the gang world while also depicting a profound love story that transcends identity and background.

Two strangers, a human, and a monster, find themselves stranded in an unfamiliar land or perhaps an entirely unknown world. Their arrival in this alien place has stripped them of memories from their former lives, leaving them with nothing but their names and a strong sense of loyalty to one another. While they find other people similar to them, a feeling of misplacement stings their thoughts endlessly and they embark on a journey to unravel the mystery behind their inexplicable relocation.

Elijah has always been alone in her entire 16 years of existence. Growing up as an orphan, she never experienced love, friendship nor even what having a family is like. But there is one thing that she enjoys doing, that is reading. She practically loves spending time either reading online novels or general knowledge books. "This life is boring." Elijah muttered before falling asleep in the school library. Waking up, she found herself transmigrated into another world as Melanie Von Diovre, the Villainess in one of her favorite novels. Anxiety and fear filled her heart at this realization but at the same time, she also feels somewhat excited thinking that she might just be able to turn her life around. This was also because she found out that in this new world, she has the advantage, because she read the book and knows the future. Laughing out loud about her cliché situation, Elijah finds herself struggling in this strange new world in order to survive, learning about family, love and friendship, and ultimately deciding for her life and her future. Will she be able to finally find love? Will she be able to find her rightful place? What happens if the future she knew changes?

Elara is drawn into a web of intrigue and danger when she begins experiencing strange visions and powers she cannot control. At night, rumors spread of a mysterious woman who stalks the city, and as people begin to die under unusual circumstances, suspicion falls on Elara. She must uncover the truth about her past before her enemies can destroy her—or before she destroys herself.

After the world ended in a blinding light and the echoes of seven trumpets, humanity was left to face its reckoning. The event, known as The Culling, marked the gods' abandonment of mankind. Yet, humanity endured, rebuilding for nearly a century under constant threat from celestial horrors called Angels—merciless beings that devour all life. To protect the remnants of humanity, a select few known as The Shepherds—individuals awakened with divine power—lead the charge against the Angels alongside their loyal Disciples. Sephis, a young man who survived the apocalyptic Culling, awakens far too late to a desolate world. Alone and burdened with the mysterious Crown of a Shepherd, he walks a ruined land filled with danger, searching for his purpose and his reason to fight and preserve what remains of mankind.

Before the world came to ruins, Hirua. A Swordsman was sent back in time by his ally using a regression stone. In order to become stronger he joins the Academy of Ranias.

When the quaint fishing village of Luwei Cun is struck by a terrible drought, it seems there is no choice but to turn to the gods. However, will the sacrifice of the mute woman that they have always mocked be enough to liberate them of their blight? Sent as a sacrificial bride in order to earn the Water God Shui Long’s favor. Jing Li is torn from her home and thrust immediately into the realm of the gods, where she comes face to face with the cold and temperamental Shui Long. Known for the cruelty of his bloodline, will Jing Li’s kindness and quiet determination be enough to earn his love? Or will deadly schemes and the mystery of her own lineage be too much for Jing Li to overcome without even speak a single word?

Getting betrayed by his Friend, disciple, and lover the greatest hero of the nation had died with blades in his heart only to reincarnate, even though he was betrayed before… He still is hoplessly in love!

The adventure of two friends who got sucked into the world of the book that they were reading.

Lena finds herself taken as prisoner to a foreign land in which she has no connections. She then becomes her captor's nanny? On top of that she begins to have feelings for him? Is this really love or a bad case of stockholm syndrome?

On Earth, Daniel, a disenchanted college student, lives a life of monotony and unfulfilled dreams. His routine existence is abruptly shattered when he is mysteriously transported to Alastor. There, he discovers a world of magic and ancient conflicts, where he learns that he is the subject of an ancient prophecy—the destined child foretold to wield both sword and magic to bring peace to the realm. In the world of Alastor, vampires, once revered as the greatest protectors of the realm, have become a dwindling noble race, their former glory overshadowed by the rise of their dark adversaries. Once unmatched in strength and feared across the lands, they now struggle against the relentless and growing power of the demonic forces that threaten to consume all. Daniel, now Elion, must uncover hidden truths, and confront his insecurities. As he trains in the arts of both combat and sorcery, Elion begins to understand the weight of his destiny. However, he faces opposition from those who doubt his potential and dark forces that seek to prevent the prophecy from coming to fruition. As he battles demons and uncovers secrets that could change the course of history, Elion learns that true strength comes not only from power but from the courage to confront his deepest fears.

Cheng Sheng is a cultivator, but his cultivation is stuck in a low level. Aside from that, his personality is not good, and so people call him 'scum'. When an incident about a strange corpse happened, a big disaster will ensue. Not only to the Xinfanxian sect, not only to the citizens of Xinfaxian, but to the whole world. The demonic cultivators' plot stemming from the past, powers awakening which is connected to his real identity, and a big secret that will shake the world's foundation. Cheng Sheng: I'm just a humble talented genius. Everyone: your words and actions aren't humble at all! Decade-long pining and doting gong x scum shou, together with their friends and family to color their life... join them in their misadventures! Alternative title: The Scum's Series of Unfortunate Events Update: daily

A boy that’s forgot his memories and only remember his name and that he was a weeb gets 3 wishes and got transported to a anime world.

At Western Star University, Soren Mitaka, a gifted but unmotivated psychology student, conceals his intelligence to avoid attention. Despite excelling on the entrance exam, he lacks a sense of purpose. This changes when he encounters Raine Fukuyo, a mysterious girl with exceptional abilities facing a similar struggle in finding direction. Their shared intellect and unspoken competition foster a connection that leads to a transformative journey. Through their pursuit of self-discovery, Soren and Raine uncover meaning, companionship, and a renewed sense of hope.

In the mystical city of Verenthia, darkness looms as an ancient entity known as Malakar threatens to consume the world. Once a feared antagonist, Dorian Vex has spent years building his reputation through manipulation and treachery. But when whispers of an impending doom reach his ears, he realizes that power alone won't save him—or anyone else. Teaming up with Elara, a rogue sorceress shunned for her dark magic, Dorian embarks on a perilous quest to confront the very darkness he once sought to control. As they delve into forbidden texts and ancient prophecies, they uncover the true nature of Malakar—a malevolent force that thrives on fear and despair. Together, Dorian and Elara must navigate a treacherous landscape of betrayal, self-discovery, and the blurred lines between good and evil. As they confront their pasts and challenge the complacent Council of Elders, Dorian discovers that being a hero doesn’t require a pristine reputation; it requires courage, sacrifice, and the willingness to change. In a world where shadows hold secrets and alliances can shift in an instant, can the most unlikely of heroes unite to save Verenthia from its impending doom?

His new identity, Dorian Toxbane, was not only set in a fantasy world but the very same fantasy world from his favorite video game. Armed with the knowledge from conquering the game hundreds of times, and a unique talent he has never heard of, he has to save the world before it becomes too late.

" The lord. The Almighty. He is your only savior. " But god gave up on everyone. Except for one person. And that person is the strongest warrior. -----------------------

Lillia, a 19-year-old who had finally achieved her dream of living independently after saving up enough money during her time at the orphanage, couldn't have imagined the extraordinary turn her life would take. On her very first day of living alone, she found herself inexplicably transported into the world of a webtoon, forced to assume the identity of a character named Estoria, but Lillia was determined to adapt to this new reality and make the most of her unexpected new life. - under editing

Meet Irakiel, the ex Fairy King... now a Demon Lord with a face that could make the devil jealous, and the "totally not boasting, just stating facts" indirect sibling of the Supreme Nirvana Ancestrial Monarchial Absolute God Emperor. Life was a breeze until he pulled off a two-million-year resurrection stunt. Now, in a world where everything has evolved, one thing stayed constant – Irakiel's charm. He insists he's not a narcissist anymore, but hey, he's still HIM, blame Fate, not him! Or so he was blaming Fate until he got this notification.... *Ding!* [Lady Fate is laughing at your luck and sending extremely seductive winks.... with L-lip b-bites?! That's not the end of it!... LADY FATE YOU DARE! Ban!!! EMERGENCY!! We need a thot repellent!] Since then, Irakiel has never fully recovered from his state of shock or so he thinks. Often one can see him sitting against a dichromatic tree and staring at the moon with melancholy, finding comfort in solitude. 'Shouldn't have buttfucked the Moon Goddess.... I feel like she is following me everywhere.' ~ A Great Author named Oink once said, "Keep your enemies close and their wives, closer." ~ [Yandere] [Netori] [Grey MC] [Smut] [Harem] [Wincest] [Oyakadon] [Villain MC] [Lore] [Alpha MC] [Livestreaming] [Action] [Powerful Villains] [Well-Written Fights] [Light Hearted in a Dark World] Netori means stealing other people's lovers not getting your own lover stolen. ~ The Livestreaming does not officially begin until chapter 106. The first mention is in chapter 101. ~ Enjoy :) and have a cookie.