The Secret In Their Eyes

She, has always refused to let go of her childhood pride. Initially, he forced her into submission in the harshest way possible, which made her despise him to the bone. At twenty, she abandoned her husband, followed a man she thought was worthy of her, only to end up being violently mistreated. Yet, it was he who raised her from the rain when she was at her most helpless moment. Fate brought her back to her eighteenth year, for a do-over. She emerged from her cocoon, when hate was replaced by regret, she shed her thorny exterior, but does she still have the right to pursue happiness? But why does he always remind her in the coldest voice, "He Zhilan, I don't want the He Family to raise an ungrateful wretch." Or menacingly warn her, "He Zhilan, don't force me to take away your freedom!"

When Merlin went on a trip with her friends to a tourist destination, they came across a serene lake with calm and crystal-clear waters. While she was deeply engrossed in admiring the lake, one of her friends playfully pushed her, causing her to fall into the water. Unable to swim, she sank deeper and deeper, with no one coming to her aid. Her vision grew blurry and eventually faded to darkness. When she regained consciousness, she was shocked to find herself in an unfamiliar place. The surroundings were filled with ancient, old-fashioned buildings reminiscent of a bygone era. "Where am I?" Merlin murmured in shock, her eyes darting around the strange environment.

In a world where power and wealth dictate the rules of the game, a single twist of fate can catapult an outcast to the highest echelons of society. Our protagonist, struggling to make ends meet in a cold, unforgiving city, is thrust into unimaginable wealth and influence overnight. But with this newfound affluence comes a complex web of deceit, betrayal, and dark secrets. As they step into a world they never imagined, they must navigate the dangerous waters of elite circles, family feuds, and the price of hidden truths. Along the way, they will uncover powers they never knew they possessed, forge unexpected alliances, and face enemies both old and new, all while wrestling with a secret that could destroy everything. Their rise to power may be swift, but can they handle the fallout when the masks come off?

[highly mature book] In the opulent streets of Beverly Hills, a string of murders sends shockwaves through the city. Each victim is left with their eyes replaced by smooth, polished marbles—a signature as chilling as it is mysterious. Detective Lorenzo Hoffman, a seasoned investigator known for his unrelenting focus, is drawn into a case that grows darker with every clue. As he digs deeper, Hoffman finds himself entangled in a web of psychological manipulation and hidden motives, where nothing is as it seems. The killer’s methods are calculated, their presence elusive, and their purpose disturbingly personal. With each revelation, Hoffman is forced to confront not only the darkness of the case but also the shadows within himself. Marbled Eyes is a gripping tale of obsession, deception, and the thin line between justice and madness. When every truth feels like a trap, can Hoffman uncover the killer before they strike again?

The ordinary 18-year-old Edo, during a nighttime walk, finds himself in a fantasy world where he gains a mysterious power that could shape his destiny.

In a planet we called earth in year 2020 a catastrophe accured in different parts of the world in which a dimensional rift opened making way for creatures which is called chaos beings to invade our planet killing millions of people along the way. inspite of the world's government successfully defending the planet they still fear the second coming of these invaders. Thus the government formed a secret organization that will one day defeat the chaos beings and they called it Defenders. In year 2030 ten years after the catastrophe that shook the world a teenager named Jhin Kaizaki a survivor of the catastrophe found himself in a peculiar situation wherein he found himself having an ability to see the future.... Follow Kaizaki everyday life as it changes and knows the reason why he can see the future (Picture not mine. but the edit is mine. just saw it on Google. if the original artist saw this. pls tell me so that I can put the credit to you)

Sophia's life was never hers to control. Born the daughter of a powerful mafia boss, she became a pawn in a game she didn’t agree to play. To solidify alliances, her father sealed her fate—marrying her off to not one, but three ruthless mafia leaders. Each man more dangerous than the last. For them, Sophia is a trophy—a prisoner they blame for their shattered lives and broken hearts. Her new husbands had to sacrifice everything, their former loves abandoned for power, leaving nothing but resentment and cruelty behind. Now, their shared home is a battleground, soaked in tension, hatred, and secrets. But Sophia isn’t just a pawn. She’s a spark ready to ignite. Beneath the scars, she harbors a silent rage—a plan to break free, to turn the tables on the men who claim to own her. Yet even amidst their toxic obsession and possessive cruelty, the lines between love, lust, and loathing blur. How far will Sophia go to reclaim her life? How long before her captors realize the woman they imprisoned is becoming their queen? In a world of blood, betrayal, and desire, who will be left standing when the game is over? Reverse Harem with a Dark Twist: One woman married to three mafia leaders, exploring toxic relationships and intense power struggles. Strong, Resilient Female Lead: Sophia evolves from victim to queen, reclaiming her power. High-Stakes Mafia World: Themes of revenge, betrayal, and survival drive the story’s tension. Blurred Morality: A provocative blend of obsession, hate, and forbidden desire that challenges traditional romance dynamics.

After finishing a campaign with friends the DM, Nicole Pageau, finds herself trapped in her BBEG and tries to live a better life.

What if your past, present, and future were happening simultaneously? What if all the moments of your life, frame by frame, were already printed on the film of your existence? Imagine that you could see that film and thus foresee what is going to happen to you. This is the story of a man who discovers that he not only can see the film of his life but all possible films that start from the present moment. Put yourself in the shoes of Noah Garden, a grieving writer struggling with the anguished loss of his pregnant wife. Reincarnated in a new world full of magic and monsters, Noah has a second chance to relive his life. However, correcting the mistakes of his past will not be his only challenge.

Years ago, in front of the public eye, a live broadcast worldwide shakes every city and every corner of the world "Brothers from all nations, we have kept our existence hidden for a long time and only reveal ourselves to the public today to announce our dissolution, the organization we kept on this world as deities, is definitively dissolved". Now years later, after wars and terrorism everywhere worldwide, the users of supernatural abilities have on them the eyes of the world, without the organization who kept their existence and powers under control the world has changed, placing those users on the center of attention. ----- Follow Mike Blood's journey, a supernatural ability user (or PhySEC user) of low utility and low potential, son of an unknown father and normal mother, he discovers that the normal life of his family wasn't as normal as he thought when his supposed deceased grandfather reveal a secret through a letter he leaves for Mike in an inheritance.

"What if your imagination could shape reality?" One day, a Eighteen years old Jenrex was walking on the road to go to school but then stumbles upon an ancient book with an extraordinary power whatever i write in it's pages comes to life. At first it's a dream come true a way to fix any problems and create the perfect world, But a fantasies turn real, so do the unintended consequences The line between imagination and reality blurs as their creations spiral out of control, with new friends and enemies born from their own mind. Jenrex must navigate a world reshaped by his hand, Facing the ultimate question: Will he use the book for good? Or will he use the book for Bad? Why not Both?

“I’ll give you information and service equal to what you can pay.” The young shopkeeper’s dark eyes gleam as he watches the visitor, a faint, knowing smile playing on his lips. In a hidden corner of the empire’s bustling capital stands a magical shop brimming with wonders. But behind the shelves of enchanted items is a shopkeeper with no memory of his past, drawn into a maze of lost memories, forbidden magic, and dangerous secrets. Now, he must decide if discovering the truth is worth risking everything—or if some secrets are safer left forgotten.

Long ago, the world of Terrenter was created from the wishes of lavender dragons who wanted to find a place to call home. After the world became flourished with nature and humans, the dragons left the world save for one. That dragon continued granting wishes for humans until it disappeared one day. Now, people rarely remember its existence and only believe them to be folklore. Arcturus Mercury believed they truly existed and is searching for evidence. His travels bring him to the barren icy lands of Eternally where the dragon once lived. Braving through a never-ending snowstorm, he stumbled upon a trapdoor in a cave where he encountered Nova, a mysterious and beautiful man with lavender eyes who seems rather knowledgable about the lore. Nova then proposed to grant Arcturus's wish on the condition to help him grant the wishes of all living beings in the world. Also available on Tapas & Wattpad: Tapas: https://tapas.io/series/Lavender-Eyes/info Wattpad: https://www.wattpad.com/story/336717484-lavender-eyes Royal Road: https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/69543/lavender-eyes

THE WEREWOLF SECRET Anna, a young journalist, stumbles on a secret that may take her quest for revenge to new heights. The elite Harding billionaire family has a bloodline of werewolves. A secret, they are protecting from the dawn of time and will kill anyone who uncovers the truth. Anna has a plan to gain evidence against the family, and by this she has to seduce the mighty Drake Harding until she gathers the proof she needs. She falls in love with the alpha until he rejects her upon finding out her real reason for her interest in him. He banishes her out of the town forever, or else he will kill her if he sees her again. But there’s a twist: Anna finds herself saddled with the alpha’s baby, and her life is in danger. Drake’s evil brother, wants to kill her because she was born a werewolf huntress, which is detrimental to werewolves, which she knows nothing about. Anna has to earn Drake’s trust in order for his protection. Drake Harding falls hard for Anna Black. He knows that she has uncovered their family secret. He knows full well that she has to die, but instead banishes her from his town, and intends to use her for her ‘services’ in the future. He thought that he got rid of her for now, until he learns that she has his child and is in danger of his brother killing her before Anna learns who she really is. Drake has trust issues .How can he protect Anna and trust her at the same time?

Gregory Evans is called to investigate a terrorist attack and discovers that a radical Islamic group has been recruiting young people to carry out attacks in various locations in New York and there is only one person who can help him in the investigation, an enemy from the past. In a journey marked by deaths and secrets hidden in political relations, Gregory Evans finds clues that will bring him face to face with a shocking revelation and the astonishing truth that we have ignored for so long. Racing against time, Gregory Evans and the Italian mafia enter into a frantic hunt for religious and political assassins, and unravel enigmas, following a trail that may lead to the secret lair where lies the only hope of saving New York City, before it collapses.

Anna has been my friend since we were kids. We're basically like sisters at this point. But, everything changed the day before my birthday. I got attacked, Anna saved me, then I fainted only to wake up in another world on my birthday?! Anna has some explaining to do! Wait, Anna... just got kidnapped and it's my fault? Please give me back my best friend! (Cover by Kira Lushia on Instagram)

Sienna travelled to another world when she found a beautiful crystal in the sea. This wild land is ruled by warriors, who can change into ferocious beasts. Females are scarce in this world, they have more males to ensure their protection, but not every tribe treat them well. Sienna first meets an Ape prince who likes her to be his but scares her halfway to his village. The huge snake retrieves her for himself as for his food. She decided to play a game of wits with him, to give her 3 chances to escape. She will encounter a tiger lord, who is so smitten with her, that he will gladly die for her, the wicked and exotic scorpion king, the cold and dangerous eagles and the black dragon who can destroy all others. Sienna will need to use all her wits and beauty to tame these beasts. I had to change this book to a novel because I started publishing it as a fanfic, but it is not fanfic, it is my original work, so I'm keeping both to keep my readers updated. The cover is my work too. This story is not as gruesome or violent as regular Chinese stuff here, because I'm European, so it is kind of easy to read but it still has hot content, twists and an interesting storyline. The setting ranges from ancient, medieval to almost modern. This is uncontracted book , so enjoy the free reading:-) #beastman, #hotblooded, #playfull, #gamesofwits, #tiger, #snake, #eagle,#scorpion, # dragon, #adventure, #romance,#sexy

Charlotte a cold doctor trying to leave her life to the fullest, but come across a man who decided to add himself to her plan, but she is hell bent on staying away from him and excluding him from any part involving her. Will she be able to do that, let find out as we go through the story line

Mrs. Francois scoffed, her tone laced with skepticism. "Seriously? You will look for the money? How? Is it from the fruit we sell? You can't get such money from it ten years from now!" Anne's eyes widened in disbelief at her mother's words. "And what do you want me to do, mother? Isabella is my child. Do you think I won't do anything just for her to be fine?" Mrs. Francois shook her head, her expression grave. "Stop lying to yourself, Anne. I think it's time to let Albert know about Isabella." Uncle Peter and Anne exchanged a glance, uncertainty flickering in their eyes. "What? You mean I should beg him for money? Never, mother! I won't do such a thing!" Anne spat, her voice trembling with anger. Mrs. Francois sighed heavily. "This is not about you again, Anne. It's about Isabella. Think about her. You can't hide Albert from her life forever because she deserves to know him." Anne narrowed her eyes in disbelief at her mother's words. "Have you forgotten how Albert and I met, mother? Have you? I will never beg him for money to take care of my child!" Uncle Peter attempted to diffuse the tension. "Anne, Ma'am Francois, please calm down," he urged gently. But Mrs. Francois was resolute. "That's it! You're selfish, Anne. Stop using your pain from Albert to stop Isabella from knowing her father. Think about Isabella too and do the right thing. Do it for her sake! Choose between your selfishness and Isabella sight." Will Anne Stick to her selfishness just like her mother said, or reach out to Albert for help? Because what happened between them, is a one night-stand. Dive into the tale of The Secret CEO's Daughter: Revealing many hidden secrets, and sweet revenge.

Akela thought she knew what she wanted, but it’s far more than she bargained for. Dragons, dragon riders, love, hate, new-found power, can she manage it? All with a war brewing around her?

In the Medieval ages, where the Villagers were treated like slaves, a single man stood up against this torture. The king's army is huge, and he is aware of his inability to face it alone, so he rallies his village to join him. Slowly, allies join him, and they fight. But Victory is not long-lived as the king returns with renewed numbers trying to subdue them, and he has to retreat to the deep forest against his better judgement. He meets his worst nightmare or his saviour, discover what happens next.............

A brilliant, ruthless killer stalked the city, leaving a trail of terror in their wake. Detective Edevene Felix, undeterred, pursued the elusive predator through a labyrinth of clues and dead ends.

Pearl is the only daughter of the Smith family who arranged a marriage between Tony and she Pearl. Even though Pearl is 4 and Tony is two years older than her, they inescapably have feelings for each other. Pearl is the only girl in her family, an9 d having 5 older brothers. She is carefree, but Tony is the sole heir and only child of his family. So he has a lot of responsibilities to shoulder . And since their families were the powerful families in the country, they were a good match. But fate plays a hateful trick on the causing them to separate. On the day they were, they'd met under a sacred tree they planted when they first met as kids. And on that night, it was a rare red moon causing the sacred treez to bloom.They promised each other to come back 10 years later under the same tree. What will happen 10 years later when they meet

Six years ago, Alice Anderson’s life was shattered in a single, heart-stopping moment. Pregnant with Jace Miller’s child, she faced the wrath of his father, Daniel Miller—a ruthless, powerful man who would stop at nothing to protect his family’s legacy. Terrified by his threats and with nowhere to turn, Alice fled the glittering chaos of New York, seeking refuge in the remote wilds of Australia. There, she gave birth to her daughter, Ava, and for six peaceful years, she built a quiet life far from the shadows of her past. But peace never lasts. A sudden, unexpected call from her mother draws Alice back into the life she thought she had left behind. Her return to New York comes with a bombshell revelation: Alice is the secret, illegitimate daughter of Michael Rodriguez, a business tycoon whose empire now belongs to her. The news sends shockwaves through the Rodriguez family. As Alice grapples with her newfound inheritance and the impending conflict within the Rodriguez family, her past collides with her present in the form of Jace Miller. Discovering that Alice has returned to the city—with their daughter—Jace is determined to rekindle the love they once shared. Her feelings are conflicted, and things become even more complicated when she encounters William Davis, a mysterious and magnetic rival to the Millers, who seems to have his own agenda. Captivated by William’s allure, Alice finds herself torn between the man from her past and the one who offers a dangerously seductive future. In a city where power and betrayal walk hand-in-hand, and love is as much a weapon as a desire, Alice must navigate the treacherous waters of wealth, family secrets, and ruthless ambition.

[A True Life Story in Fiction] Yetunde, an orphan was fortunate to meet Segun the bonfire son of a former Minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. A highly notable, notorious, respected, prominent, wealthy politician based in the ancient city of Ibadan. The unserious love-affairs that transparent between Segun and Yetunde became a reality eventually. The desperate lad of rich politician trickily trapped Yetunde in love and deveined her on the first day of visitation as guest with a ticket for regrets. Meanwhile, Segun’s father could not hold back his passionate affection for Yetunde, a pretty innocent undergraduate in one of the foremost Nigeria University. A good breeding is not pursuable. Yetunde was raped by Segun’s father with the promise of inflicting care if the secret could be a sealed deal forever! What a great taboo and heinous crime? Both the father and son are eating inside the same soup pot of love unknowingly. Unfortunately, Yetunde got pregnant by the politician but the bargain hooked Segun to be held responsible instead. Eventually, Yetunde gave birth to Junior for Segun that resembled the father in-law like a duplicate. Thereafter, she was dashed with #100 Million Naira cash-gifts for hiding the truth against all odds and suspicions. Meanwhile, if the garments on masquerade caught fire; face of the image inside will be identified. Although it may take time, the photographer will one day present the picture of captured images taken with the camera! For how long will The Sealed Secret remain intact and unexposed as promised by Yetunde? When the forest of terror is set-ablaze; lion must not stay inside the den as the king. Really, you are about to unveil one of the most complicated life experience. How Yetunde kept the solemn promise is the pad upon which the tale in The Sealed Secret rests.