Grey Scale

Evelyn Carter has always dreamed big. Landing a position at Grey Enterprises, the city’s most prestigious consulting firm, feels like the start of everything she’s worked for—until her first day spirals into chaos. An elevator mishap, an accidental coffee spill, and an unintentional argument put her directly in the crosshairs of Lucas Grey, the enigmatic CEO with a reputation as cold as his tailored suits. Lucas Grey built his billion-dollar empire with razor-sharp precision and zero tolerance for mistakes. The moment Evelyn storms into his world—flustered, fiery, and utterly unapologetic—she becomes a distraction he didn’t see coming. Lucas thrives on control, and Evelyn threatens to unravel it with her relentless ambition, quick wit, and maddening charm. Thrown into a high-stakes project that could make or break the company, Evelyn and Lucas are forced to work side by side. The lines between professional and personal blur as late nights in the office lead to stolen moments, and heated arguments give way to undeniable chemistry. But their connection comes with risks—an unspoken company policy, jealous rivals, and a scandal that could destroy everything they’ve built. As secrets from Lucas’s past surface and Evelyn’s own insecurities threaten to sabotage their fragile bond, the stakes are higher than ever. In a world where power and ambition reign supreme, can love survive the office wars? Or will their undeniable attraction turn into the ultimate professional disaster?

In a world where Science meets the Arcane, a time where the surreal bridges upon the factual, an Era in which the physical and metaphysical unify against one common threat. This threat can be seen anywhere, from outside the cottage of a man who struggles with his own isolation, shouting "I cannot be taken yet, for hope has not deserted me!!!" or in the tranquil embrace of nature, where a young man lives among the roots and vines thinking "The Mother of Roots will surely save me", only to find themselves vanished anyhow. Whether meek or the pinnacle of excellence all seems to fade when the "Outers" walk the soils. Explore the world of Alter-Grey in all its facets and uncover mysteries beyond comprehension, knowledge so pure that you might as well be fiction in its suffocating truths, sometimes curiosity is not sated only to kill the cat, but instead uses it to unravel everything. So I ask you this, are you curious enough to brave the Outer, are you strange to the ways of man or are you mundane, either way I suppose it doesn't really matter. Join a select few Astrals on this journey and see how far the strings of fate take you. You can also find this story on RoyalRoad.com.

A peerless master who walked out of the mountains, entered Huadu to explore his origins, and became the personal bodyguard of a beautiful miss. He originally thought he was just an ordinary bodyguard, but it turns out that a golden scale is not a common thing. In order not to let his life-and-death brothers and confidantes fall into crisis, he had to walk on a path of kingship that belonged to him!

The hidden dragon stirred from its sleep, the fierce tiger descended the mountain! Ye Wudao, following his master's orders, crossed into the mortal world, his medical skills so advanced they could reverse fate, his divine magic alone dominating the universe. Whoever dared touch my dragon scales, regardless of their power or status, was met with instant death!

In a world where humans and mythical beasts once coexisted, the Dragon Heir is born every thousand years to restore balance. Kai, a lowly orphan in the kingdom of Eldoria, discovers he carries the bloodline of the last Dragon King. With an ancient dragon soul sealed within him, Kai must navigate a treacherous world of warring kingdoms, forbidden magic, and vengeful gods. But will he master his powers in time to prevent the annihilation of both humans and dragons?

In the year 3147 the Roman Imperium had finally achieved its goal of colonizing its own corner of the galaxy. Unlike in our own world the Rome of this one never fell, but instead grew to encompass the whole of the earth, and overtime spread itself, and humanity, among the stars. Yet even with the marvelous advancements in technology, healthcare, welfare, and every other category required for a thriving society. There is still one roman tradition that refuses to die. GLADIATORS!! And we should all be glad for it, because during the year 3149, just two years after the long and exhausting colonization campaigns were ended, mankind learned that it was not alone in the galaxy, let alone the universe. It had just stepped onto a much bigger stage where entire planets and even star systems were used as bargaining chips in universal gladiator games. Wars on a galactic scale are far too destructive to simply be allowed, if left unchecked the vast majority of life in the universe would cease to be. Therefore each race recognized by the galactic or universal council (it changes depending on the scale of the race itself) must submit champions or gladiators to represent them in the games. The winners gain unfathomable rewards, the losers perish or worse have their entire species enslaved. Please join our hero as he embarks upon his own perilous journey as a lanista, will he rise above the masses, or fall like so many others before him? Or perhaps his own latent gifts may bring him to a height, or depth hitherto unexplored by any before.

Growing up as a teen has never been easy. We undergo so many hormonal, physical, mental and emotional changes and still try to cope with peer pressure and societal influence. Not to forget the academic fight we go through just to succeed in life. It becomes even harder when love comes in. It actually becomes a struggle for most of us, trying not to get hurt and still trying to hold on to family's standard and parents happiness. What happens when our brilliant, outstanding lily falls into such dilemma. Would she scale through or would it become a nightmare for her.

In a world where colossal monsters rule 90% of the world's territory, Parahuman women are the only ones capable of facing them. Gregory is a newly graduated Hunter, slightly above average in talent but at the top of the scale when it comes to ambition. As monsters ravage the land, he can only rely on his Hounds to survive. That’s why he believes that rewarding and caring for his Hounds with 100% dedication is only natural. He will do whatever it takes to protect them and make them stronger, just as they protect him...

Astral is a man who is heavy into history. This leads him to find out something new about himself that he never knew. He gains a special set of powers and is able to explore history for longer. He then is able to explore what else the galaxy has to offer while continually going forward in time. Going so far forward that time itself goes in a circle. Keeping his friends safe from the hands of time. He becomes a warrior on a universal scale and leads him and a company of people vs the rest of the universe. Shattering his mind. Will we see Astral repair himself or will he be forever shattered?

Eliza by day, is the personal assistant to Lincoln Grey, CEO of Grey enterprises and by night… His lover. Content with her lot in life, everything changes when she discovers that against the odds, she is carrying his child. Now it is time make some decisions, can she continue this way, having his child while settling for just being his lover? Is Lincoln willing to brave for them? What is stopping him? What secrets does he hide, that stops their romance from blooming?

Time Sin is distinct, Numerical Sin is crafty, and Fate Sin is undefinable; when Sinners become calamities, all living things suffer! ...... Wondering about the population dividend in the Cultivation World? This book will tell you the answer! ...... Wang Zijia has transmigrated, obtaining the Golden Finger at the same time, which allows him to exchange his own body at will. But when he discovers what he can exchange with it, he is utterly speechless. Weights: Collection of Miscellaneous Literary Works Value: 6 Description: A treasure trove of knowledge for an adolescent, cultivated intensively for over a decade; it's a precious gem from a Foreign World with immense value! Wang Zijia: "... ..." Looking at one of the biggest Weights, Wang Zijia is momentarily speechless. Reading novels is actually one of his most substantial life experiences! ...... As he uses the Golden Finger to rewrite his futile life, he unwittingly forces his Spiritual Roots to produce an offspring, making the world start to seem different. All kinds of audacious schemes began to surface. Exploiting junior brothers, deceiving baby demonic beings, convincing the worthless ones that they are geniuses. Constructing his own channels and factions, inching his way towards survival on the road of immortality!

Emilia "Mia" Grey discovers a mysterious phenomenon in her town, Ashwood, where strange occurrences happen every full moon. As Mia investigates, she meets the enigmatic Luca, who seems to know more about the strange happenings. Together, they unravel the secrets of Ashwood, supernatural creatures, and their own feelings for each other. *Genre:* Historical Fantasy Romance

"I told you not to touch me," Audrey said. "In front of people," He reminded her. Audrey could feel the smirk in his voice. ~~~ Audrey's seventeen years in the Grey Blood pack were like a caged animal. She lived each day dreading the next unexpected thing the Alpha could punish her for. Audrey tried hard to understand the mysterious dream she'd been having, but nothing made sense to her, she was lost. She wished to be freed from the Grey Blood pack, but she lost all hope of survival when she found herself locked and chained in the cold dark dungeon. She hated him, she cursed him as her blood drained from her. She was happy to die and go away from that monster-alpha. Audrey awoke in a magical world where she learned everything about herself, she cultivated herself to become the strongest wolf and witch alive. One item though, led her back to the last place she wanted to be. Alpha Aloha Lake ruled the Grey Blood pack, the largest and strongest pack in the States. He was known to be brutal, even the mafia feared him. Nothing or anyone bothered him, except one; the damned bitch Audrey. He hated her, and he would make her pay for her mother's sins. But he could not kill her...yet. Alpha Lake emotionlessly stared at Audrey's bleeding body that lay on the cold dungeon floor, he ordered his beta to dispose of her without a second thought. One year later the enemies met again. Will hatred be the only emotion they share? Could they resist the fatal attraction they felt for each other?

[Volume 1 Completed] Everyone knows that the choices we make determines our future, but what about the choices that we ourselves didn't make but are forced to live with. After Annie wakes up from what seemed like a dream she discovers she is from a long line of witches and together with her Book Curtis and her new friend Matt she discovers herself and which side to be on the Good or the Bad ( Updates every 2 days) Volume 2 [Journey to the Misty Mountain] [Completed] After the events of Volume 1, the now powerless Annie and her friends must face the threat of Azazel still being alive, and lurking in the shadows, while they also try to find a way to regain Annie's lost powers. Come along with Annie, Maddie, Matt, Curtis, and a new supposed ally as they journey to the misty mountain in search of Annie's powers. Volume 3 [The Imperial Artrovan Academy] Following the final defeat of Azazel, Annie, Maddie and Matt struggle to cope as their lives return to some sort of normalcy only to realize that they had put two full years of their lives on hold with unfavourable consequences. This causes Stella to suggest that they go back to school to complete their studies, seeing as she has secured them all a place at the Imperial Artovan Academy that happens to be one of the prestigious academies in the Realm, known for its immense facilities and broad level of skills taught in the academy. And thus begins the new journey of Annie, Maddie and Matt, and like most of their journeys, they are rarely ever smooth. Join Annie, Maddie and Matt as they try to navigate new school life, friends, foes, young love and so the much more as they discover and unravel more mysteries and adventures.

In the year 3070, a failed military experiment plunged the world into chaos, leaving humanity on the brink of extinction. As the remnants of civilization fight to stay alive, a controversial dating app offers a lifeline to the survivors. This app, however, takes a deadly turn when the once mindless zombies start to evolve—with sharpened instincts and an eerie intelligence. These reanimated predators now form organized attacks, targeting humanity’s last hope through the very system that was meant to connect them. In this high-stakes, post-apocalyptic world, trust is a luxury, betrayal is inevitable, and romance is as deadly as the zombies themselves. Will you swipe left on humanity’s last hope, or will you run?

Everything went wrong when Sarah decided to go against everything her parents asked of her. From getting suspended in her internship to getting married to Ronan, a single father and a billionaire investor.Things took a huge turn when Sarah found out that Piper, her dead sister isn't dead and to make matters worse, Piper is Ronan's ex-fianceé. Still, in this chaos, Sarah still got married to Ronan and took good care of Ellis, Ronan's daughter. After a few days, Piper came along, telling Ronan to divorce Sarah and take her in. But, it wasn't an easy task for Ronan as he felt Sarah needed him now more than ever because Sarah's parents have disowned her and Piper told her blankly that she is not Sarah's sister.While this happened, Ronan realized that Piper is acting under the influence of the Marshall's. They are known for their ruthlessness and they will stop at nothing to get what they want and right now, they want the highest share in Ronan's business --- And to get them they will use Piper as leverage to get whatever they want. In those moments, Ronan and Sarah fell in love. They enjoyed some of their times together, but fate is a strong feeling and life always gets in their way.Will they survive the turmoil against all odds? Or will they give in to the persistent pressure from their competitors?

Exiled from the revered and cloistered Spiritual Sage Realm, he is summoned back for a harrowing mission that could imperil humanity itself.

Fates Unbound is a slightly fast-paced dark romantasy with morally grey male lead. Some themes and scenes may be disturbing or extremely arousing. Read at your own discretion.

A captivating, Romantic thriller that exposes the sinister side of beauty. Christine's picture-perfect life conceals a suffocating reality: the crushing pressure to conform to societal expectations and the devastating 'pretty curse' that has haunted her since childhood. When the enigmatic Peter appears, Christine is forced to confront the dark secrets behind her beauty, the lies she's told herself, and the true cost of perfection. Will Peter's love be her salvation, or will it become a deadly trap?

BLURBS: Celina Luchan was forced by her father to marry Grey Thomas a mafia billionaire boss against her own will, just to save his company from bankruptcy. Grey was very brutal and cruel towards her after marriage. it was rumored that he had killed his ex wife. Celina tried to escape several times from the house but failed every time, which lead to more suffering in Grey's hands. She ended up falling in love with his brother and had an affair with him, leading to a child with her husband's brother. Would Grey ever forgive her for having an affair with her brother? What does the future hold for them all?

Survival is only possible in the presence of power. Only the strong can change their fate. Join Mike Grey in his quest as he thirst for strength to take control of his destiny

On an ordinary day, a wave of dark energy swept across the globe, plunging humanity into an apocalypse of unimaginable horror. Amid the chaos, Grey, a reserved and unassuming accountant, is thrust into a nightmarish world overrun by zombies, mutated beasts, and eldritch creatures from beyond. Awakening a mysterious system, Grey discovers the ability to level up and grow stronger. Armed with his strategic mind and an unyielding determination to survive, he defies the odds, carving a path through the dangers that surround him. As his unique powers grow, Grey becomes humanity's last hope—and a terrifying threat to the otherworldly forces sowing fear and chaos. But Grey doesn't just face these creatures; he hunts them relentlessly, turning the apocalypse into his battlefield and every victory into a step toward ultimate power.

[You have awakened the Casanova System] ... Dane Morgans is a young man in the business world, forcibly bound to be loyal to the Grey Family, serving under them in Grey Corps until certain conditions are met when he receives his freedom. Dane seeks to take back what was once his but it seems not everyone buys into this notions. An attempt is made on his life but this near-death experience becomes the trigger for him to awakened the system which will turn his life around drastically. ...The Casanova System. With the Casanova System, Dane sees the prospects of achieving his freedom and taking back what is his. But first... he has to get the Grey Corps CEO's daughter wrapped around his fingers.

Fifty years ago, Wukong challenged Nezha and the Celestial Kingdom to a battle. The scale of the fight was so immense that many still call it the "Celestial War." As a major consequence, the eight celestial beasts that supported the sky were destabilized, breaking the balance between the sky, the earth, and the spiritual world. The nine strongest evil spirits escaped from hell and corrupted the eight celestial beasts. Jian Xi is a newly initiated Taoist who lives with his grandfather and his companion Baiji, a talking bipedal pig. They travel the world acquiring knowledge and companions while trying to purify the corrupted celestial beasts and restore the world's balance.

A 213 year old vampire falls in love with a human hes moraly grey, shrouded in mystery dripping with allure shes board of the same old routine looking to spice things up

Gerry Frey, a struggling teen who was jumping from school, work, and taking care for his little sister, dives into the VRMMORPG Earthisia hoping to earn real-world money. But instead of leveling up, he’s struck with a unique curse, "Forever Level 1". Unable to gain levels, he must rely on his growing combat skills and sharp instincts to survive. As Grey, his in-game persona, battles a deadly goblin shaman wielding soul-burning black fire, he realizes his curse is no ordinary setback. It’s part of the Ancient One’s trials, a quest of impossible challenges designed to unlock a one-of-a-kind power reserved for the chosen. In a game where pain is real and the stakes are high, can Grey overcome the trials, master his curse, and rise as the strongest Level 1?

The once glorious city of Greater Ottawa has been reduced to nuclear ash. However, the Grey Ghost asked for a simple favor from any deity willing to listen. "Save them, my friends & family, and I will give you my soul." Just so happens that Shiva, the Goddess of Summoning, took a liking to him... vestiges and all...