A Deadly Secret

I'd always envisioned the devil, demons, and princes of darkness as redheaded, ugly beasts. But mine was a handsome gentleman. My introduction to the darkness was far more... refined. Mama had taken it upon herself to educate me on the intricacies of pleasing papa. I was schooled in the "dos and don'ts" of papa's delicate ego, and I had made it my mission to master each and every one of them. I was determined to be the perfect daughter, to earn his approval, his affection. But, no matter how hard I tried, I always seemed to fall short. His expectations were a moving target, and I was forever chasing an unattainable dream. But, nothing could have prepared me for the bombshell that was to come. Papa's birthday gift to me on my thirteenth birthday was a revelation that shook the very foundations of my existence. It was a moment that forever altered my perception of the world, of my family, and of myself. The memories of that fateful day still linger, a constant reminder of the darkness that lurked beneath the surface of our seemingly idyllic "Christian" family.

An unknown fog spreads all over the world. When the fog begins to appear scary monsters, unknown items, and chaotic songs, fear suddenly spreads to everyone like a virus. Now people realize...the world is divided by the fog...but At the same time, the fog can let you go to other worlds. Will you step into the fog to start your journey? I had no choice because the fog had already engulfed me. When I walked out of the fog, I found myself in a strange forest, full of bright flowers on the ground, many long black trees covering the light, and ruins of a mythical white mansion. This world has arcane elements, bizarre creatures, magical items, and even eldritch deities. I start my journey, maybe I can find the way back home? or live in this world...

In the dangerous world of the Deadly Abyss where humans are on the brink of extinction, the Aqua Tribe faces its greatest crisis, with the Lycan hunters becoming weaker and fewer in number, the Tribe has been forced to live in caves where their last source of food is now being threatened by the contamination of the Abyss. Natasha, who always dreamed of being a priestess and obtaining the mysterious power to manipulate water, has her dreams destroyed when at the age of 17 she discovers that she is a Lycan female and her only destiny is to marry and have children… Note 1: Chronicles Of The Deadly Abyss is a series of Webnovels that I will release having 3 different webnovels and telling the journey of 3 groups of humans who fight not to be extinct in this dangerous world. In addition to Natasha, we will have the young James who lives in a dangerous place where winter has been taking many lives, and finally we have Chen Hei, a disabled boy who lives within the Chen Clan barrier where they now face a terrible drought that threatens to destroy their last safe haven. Note 2: I am a new author and Chronicles Of The Deadly Abyss is my first original work, my only experience as a writer is an Asoiaf fanfic that is published right here on the site, I am also not Native American. Questions, suggestions and constructive criticism are always welcome. I hope you like this world that I created and its three protagonists. (It is not necessary to read the other two webnovels, they are set in the same world, but in different places and they will rarely cross paths, when this happens the characters will be properly introduced) Note 3: The name of the webnovel, some secondary characters, and places may be changed, to adapt to the rules of the contests and the site.

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Eight homunculi girls, who consider each other as sisters, are brought to life in the Netherlands, Zuid-Holland, through advanced genetic engineering, each embodying one of the Seven Deadly Sins: Maeve, a Dutch princess, epitomizes pride; Benesha, of the aristocratic African Badila family, embodies wrath; Haniya al-Bacchus, a Moroccan girl, radiates lust; Mandane Esfahani, a Greek and Persian girl, personifies sloth; Eliza IJzerhart, from the wealthy Dutch IJzerhart family, exemplifies greed; Minah Sawada, a Japanese-Korean girl, manifests envy; and Kayla Graven, of Surinamese and Dutch heritage, represents gluttony. Maria, the eldest, was created without any singular sin, a supposed embodiment of perfection. However, this perceived flawlessness becomes her greatest curse. Shunned by her fourteen parents and seven sisters, Maria discovers she harbors the dormant essence of all seven sins, a power that awakens when she is abandoned. Consumed by grief and existential despair, Maria’s yearning for acceptance mutates into a thirst for vengeance. She questions her existence: was she nothing more than a prototype to ensure her sisters’ creation? Wrestling with rejection and her fractured sense of self, Maria vows to make her family experience the pain and emptiness that has defined her existence. Her quest for vengeance ignites a global catastrophe. Starting at the school she and her sisters attend, Maria unleashes a viral apocalypse, transforming humans into ravenous, vampire-like creatures. As the world crumbles, Maria’s inner turmoil and destructive power become a central challenge—not only for her sisters but also for humanity itself. Tasked with helping the homunculi overcome their sinful natures are Sansula Badila, Benesha’s human younger brother, and his partner, Hannah Katz. Their mission becomes even more urgent as they confront Maria, the most formidable and broken of the homunculi. Will they succeed in reforming Maria and her sisters, or will Maria’s darkness consume them all? Copyright © 2025, Yedidyah Beneki

*Synopsis:* David, a vulnerable eighteen-year-old, is to leave the only home he's ever known-The Orphanage. With nowhere to turn, he's offered a job by the orphanage's priest, Father Michael. Desperate and grateful, David accepts. Unknown to David, The priest has sinister intentions. The priest's outward piety hides a dark secret: he's a predator who exploits young men for his own twisted desires. David soon finds himself trapped in a living nightmare, forced to endure unimaginable abuse at the hands of Father Michael and the nuns. As the horrors escalate, David discovers the shocking truth: his ordeal was orchestrated from the start. The orphanage, once a sanctuary, has become a hunting ground for predators. Fuelled by rage and a thirst for vengeance, David embarks on a perilous quest for revenge against those who destroyed his innocence. Will he find justice, or will his pursuit of retribution consume him? *Genre:* Psychological Thriller/Drama

The remarkable friendship of Burgundy and Beagle was narrated by an enigmatic assassin, whose own shadowy existence added depth to their already complex lives.

Hiro is a 16 year old boy who made friends with 12 female warriors that came from the past to the distant future, Hiro and his friends must help them over come the struggle of this new world and help them protect the world from the danger that's about to come

A comic-obsessed girl wakes up to find herself inside her favorite story—but her dream quickly turns into a nightmare when she realizes she's cast as the "evil wife," destined for heartbreak and a tragic end. Determined to escape this fate and return to her world, she devises 30 clever ways to eliminate her arrogant and manipulative husband within 30 days. But things are not as simple as they seem—her husband proves to be far more cunning than she anticipated, outsmarting her every move. As the days tick by and her plans fail, she uncovers a shocking truth: her life and the comic are intertwined with two other worlds, each holding secrets that could either save her or trap her forever. Caught in a battle of wits with a man who seems to know her every move, she must outthink him while unraveling the mystery of their connected fates. Will she succeed in breaking free, or will her obsession with vengeance lead her down a darker path? This is a tale of resilience, deception, and the blurred lines between reality and fiction, where nothing is what it seems, and freedom comes at the highest price.

Zhangi a teenage boy sleeping soundly in his apartment suddenly gets transported into a new world and gains a mysterious system claiming to be there to assist him

In a world where the essence of life itself lies within the power of cards and mana, survival becomes a perilous game. Amidst adventurers, knights and kings who dictate the rules, a young boy awakens with a shattered memory, devoid of weapons, allies, and even the ability to use the power of cards Lost and vulnerable, he questions the purpose of his existence in a desolate reality where hope seems fake. Stripped of everything he once held dear, he faces the daunting task of uncovering his past, piecing together the fragments of his identity, and finding a reason to carry on. For any type of support go to my insta @illo16 and my twitter @illoo_chillo You can also find the story on Royal Road on https://www.royalroad.com/profile/343854

"Secret of Seduction" follows the journey of Mildred, a determined young woman who rises to success and marries a billionaire. As she navigates the elite world of wealth and power, Mildred must grapple with the highs and lows of her newfound status while keeping hidden the secrets that could unravel everything she has worked for. Tensions rise as hidden desires and forbidden attractions threaten to disrupt her carefully crafted facade, leading Mildred down a path of self-discovery and intrigue. In this captivating tale of ambition, love, and deception, Mildred must confront the true cost of seduction in a world where nothing is quite as it seems.

Having experienced and been a living witness to the heartbreaking tragedy that happened to his family. Khun Rafa (2nd son) lost his father and his big brother as well as the precious people in his life. Leaving him and his three poor nephews (his brother's children), it was his responsibility to raise his 10-year-old twins and their 5-year-old baby brother at the time of the tragedy. Successfully escaping and hiding from the pursuit of a stepmother who was crazy about wealth and power, in the midst of his escape Khun Rafa had received a gunshot wound to his forehead, knowing that his injuries were quite serious and his face was also recognized by his stepmother's hired men, Khun Rafa decided to change his face and also make new identities for himself and his three nephews. living a new life in a country as ordinary citizens, their new identities as father and son relationships. Several years passed, living a new life like an ordinary person, bringing them to meet new people who enter their lives, various kinds of trials are faced with patience, loyalty, responsibility. Even though the three children grew up to be cold individuals, they had warm hearts towards the people they loved. However, unexpected things happen to the people in their circle, forcing them to meet again with the evil woman who destroyed their lives in the past. Even though they want to avoid it, all these problems happen to the people beside them, like something that has not been resolved in the past and they must resolve it in the present in order to protect them and take back what should be theirs.

"The Secret Encounter" is a captivating story full of mystery and magic. Our protagonist Ethan stumbles upon a hidden realm filled with magic that rules his world in ways he never understood. From his mysterious hiding place, he discovers a world filled with magic, mythical creatures, and extraordinary creatures while desperately trying to hide his existence. As he witnesses impressive events, his lover, she goes with mysterious name must come to terms with her role in the empire and the ancient prophecies that bind her destiny. Veiled Encounter is an unforgettable journey of self-discovery, friendship, and the extraordinary power that lies within us all.

Luna has always been an outsider in her pack, while other's banded together worrying about things like mates and love, Luna spent her time with nature exploring, absorbing energy from the moon reading. All she wanted to do was to become a healer and travel the world. On one of her trips to the forest her pack was attacked by a group of powerful rogues and all structure burnt to the ground. In one day she was rendered homeless and an orphan. She hated herself and felt guilty for not being with them, she fell into despair, deciding to join her family, she brewed a poisonous herb with wolfsbane refusing to listen to the protests of her wolf, she drank it in one go passing out, when she awoke much to her horror and her wolf spirit was gone, thus she became an enigma with a tragic past.she desperate to keep hidden and get revenge she joined the golden moon pack as an omega. There, she meets Alpha Marcus, a powerful, ruthless leader who didn't believe in love. While Marcus has vowed never to love again, he can't resist the mysterious pull he feels toward Luna. As danger looms from rogue wolves and hidden enemies, Marcus and Luna are forced to work together, their bond growing stronger with each passing day. But Luna's secret could destroy everything. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means, including photocopying, recording, or other electronic or mechanical methods, without the prior written permission of the publisher. Copyright@AQUAHGODDESS2024 Disclaimer: I do not own any of the pictures all credit goes to their rightful owner

After being betrayed and left for dead for the man she loved the most. Rose embarks on a journey of revenge swearing to become the devil if she has to . He'll hath no fury than a woman scorned and she was about to prove that true

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.

At some point in history, between mugs of wine and drunken ramblings, the idea of the end of the world emerged—a concept that ancient great thinkers adopted and eagerly speculated upon, envisioning the most distressing and bizarre ways in which the world might meet its end: plagues, catastrophic weather events, the wrath of gods, or the awakening of mythical creatures. But none of those idle bastards, in their wildest and most vivid dreams, could have imagined that the collapse of society and the potential destruction of the world would begin so timidly, so slowly, within each individual: psychosis, conspiracy, hysteria—the main actors in the first act of a new story. The spark of chaos, ignited from the shadows by those who control the masses, and lights up the desperate and terrified faces of the controlled ones. Absurdity has become the norm in this world that remains unaware of what is coming, yet instinctively senses it. Who can live without worries in the face of imminent catastrophe!? Perhaps they can: Person C: You won't believe it, dude, but I lost my house in a rap battle. Person D: Kekeke, being bad is the best anyone can expect from you, actually~. Person B: I CAN'T BELIEVE I HAVE TO TEAM UP WITH SUCH UNRELIABLE PEOPLE! Person A: Fuck, did you record it? Person E: Bruh! This time I totally believe in coincidences! Narrator: Could the future of the world really rest in the hands of a bunch of eccentric people!?!?!?!?!?!?

Alison Palmier's life is unravelling, and just when she thinks it can't get worse, she's coerced into signing a contract with California's most influential man, a billionaire business tycoon. His singular goal? To make her suffer in ways she never imagined. Suddenly, Alison becomes a pawn in a high-stakes game of chess, where every move leads her deeper into a world of deep secrets, deadly risks, and treacherous alliances. As she navigates this perilous path, she must confront the cruel devil pulling the strings and survive his twisted mind games. But will she find a way to thaw his ice-cold heart, or will his buried secrets prove too powerful, trapping her in a web of destruction from which there's no escape?

[Mature Content: R18] ~Synopsis~ "Someone as human as you don't deserve to be his Luna, Olivia Montes. Do you think you can stand the pressure of running this pack with him beside you? Tsk, the good answer is... NO... So if you know what is good for you, stick your ass to being the lowly human mate you are. I, the born wolf and the beta's daughter only deserve to be his Luna." She said to me; the woman who believe she deserves to be his Luna and not me. I felt a shiver run down my spine as I realized that this man, once the dangerous person I knew, the chill in his demeanor though still intimidating, gave way to a radiant that captivated my heart - his eyes once frosty and detached, now shone with the intensity that made my heart race. How could one turn from being dangerous to radiating a sense of warmth and shelter? How could I escape his deadly charms? And now how could I keep this man who my heart yearned for when I am hated for being beside him? Losing his mother in the hands of powerful men who claimed to be the elders and protectors of the Black Rager Pack power, Liam Blackwood was faced with the same fate that took his mother's life, the crime of having a human mate who will never be accepted in the pack as the Luna. Revenging the death of his mother, Liam became what they call, the dangerous Alpha's son. However, meeting his human mate, Liam found himself being defeated by just every little thing she did. To keep her forever beside him, he had to take a step, though this step was a step filled with guilt, he made a promise to himself to forever protect her. Vowing to never tint the divine bond by keeping his mate and making her his Luna, will Liam survive with the threats and consequences that follow, threats that may put him and the pack in great trouble? ***** I joined the Viral Book Call competition with this book. Please kindly support me! Thank you so much!

Sophia Carter is a young woman struggling to find her place in the bustling city of New York. As a junior assistant at a publishing house, she barely makes ends meet, but her dreams of a better life keep her going. One fateful evening, she sneaks into an exclusive charity gala, hoping to catch a glimpse of a world she could only imagine. Enter Ethan Black, the enigmatic and devastatingly handsome billionaire CEO who’s built an empire from nothing. Known for his ruthless business tactics and guarded personal life, Ethan has a reputation for getting what he wants. When he crosses paths with Sophia, he offers her a deal that could change her life forever—but it comes with a catch. As Sophia steps into Ethan’s world of power, secrets, and untold wealth, she discovers there’s more to him than meets the eye. Beneath his confident exterior lies a man haunted by a hidden past. The closer Sophia gets to uncovering Ethan’s secret, the more dangerous her own world becomes. Torn between trust and betrayal, love and ambition, Sophia must decide if she’s willing to risk everything—including her heart—to uncover the truth. A tale of passion, mystery, and unexpected twists, The Billionaire’s Secret will leave you breathless and yearning for more.

Kiara Kwin attends a normies school named Amber high school in search for a hidden power but didn't expect to make friends on her journey but as fate had its plans for her, she did. Will she find that which she seeks or something else.

Being completely alone in a dark and forsaken world, with no family to turn to, no guidance to rely on, no care to comfort, no support to uplift, and no love to cherish, is a utterly terrible and absolutely awful existence. Lisa, a beautiful young lady, lives with her foster parents and siblings, trying her best to lead a normal life and suppress her extraordinary powers, which she longs to keep hidden from the world, fearing their discovery would only bring chaos and destruction. When Lisa was a little girl, she lost her parents in a tragic car accident. A huge truck collided with their vehicle, sending it plummeting into the water. With blood streaming down her face, she held her breath and struggled to free herself from the seatbelt, desperate to save her mom and dad before the car sank further into the ocean. The more she struggled, the more she felt her strength fading, until she finally lost consciousness. As she slipped away, the car continued to sink, taking her parents with it, leaving Lisa alone in the darkness. **** Kevin, a young orphan boy, had no family or friends to speak of, and had never experienced any kind of affection or love. As a result, he had built walls around his heart, shutting off his emotions completely. He dedicated himself solely to his work, using it as a distraction from the emptiness and loneliness that had become his life. His sole focus was on survival, and he allowed nothing to penetrate the armor he had built around himself Hello everyone! I'm Lisa_Lucy, your favorite author! I'm thrilled to have you all here to embark on a journey with me, exploring new worlds, imaginations, and emotions that will leave you breathless. Let's dive into the adventure together! ____Let's dig further into the secret spy____

Emiliana is a girl of 16 who is from a not so wealthy family. Emiliana has everything she needs but what happens when her dad becomes greedy and wants her to do something against her wish. Is Emiliana the only daughter of the family ? What happens when another woman comes to picture?Who is the woman? What is the secret? Find out in this interesting plot by reading more.

"We all have a dark side, the difference is whether we choose to face it or hide from it." - Unknown The story follows a young girl, Selene, who's running through the woods as if something or someone is chasing her. She feels trapped, and her only solution seems to be taking her own life by jumping into the river. However, just as she is about to succumb to the water's depths, she is unexpectedly rescued by someone with great powers. Her eyes blurry, but she could still see the tall man standing over her. She felt his angry but calm aura as he spoke, "You're not supposed to die. You're the one, as the prophecy goes. The one." Accompanying her on this perilous journey is a mysterious and powerful guardian who has been tasked with keeping her safe as she learns about herself, about life, and that the fate of this world rests on her shoulder. Selene and her guardian grow closer with time. However, he knows that their love is forbidden, as the guardian's duty is to protect her, not fall in love with her.