Home After Dark

WSA 2025 entry. The Shadowhurst clan… wealthy, handsome and enigmatic bachelors.... who's the best for Lisa? After dying in the French Revolution, Lady Melisandre ‘Lisa’ Belmont is given a second chance at life. So to survive and turn the present life of her namesake around. Lisa will need to gain financial independence by getting rid of her conniving manager Robert. Quickly find out who murdered her namesake before the culprit returns to finish the job. Also, fulfill a promise to her own mother Millicent, who sacrificed her life. So that her only daughter Lisa, who was born devoid of magic and unaware that magic existed until the day she died, can live her current life to the fullest. After a night of excessive partying, she wakes up married to a stranger and manipulated into an unlikely partnership. In exchange for staying married, her husband agrees to give her protection and help her find the killer since it coincides with his own mysterious plans. If she manages to stay alive, Lisa will have to choose whether or not to stay married to her new husband who is turning out to be as tempting as sin. Lisa, a country-bred innocent, is an intriguing novelty for her husband’s rivals who prefer the shadows over the sunshine. As her reckless nature forces Lisa into one dangerous encounter after another. The men in her proximity find themselves either fighting a need to protect her or a raging hunger to possess her. Since her temporary husband is not without competition, Lisa will just have to search her heart before it's too late and never trust a shadow after dark.

Rule of seduction number four, set the stage and make sure it looks real, if you get caught up in your own web of lies all is lost. Walking past the said couple, accidentally my heels caught on the trail of my dress, and somehow I was in his arms, while half my wine glass emptied down the fine male specimen. Damn, what a waste of good wine. It would have done for other "coughs lightly", more sensual purpose. 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 Aquah-goddess Disclaimer: I do not own any of the pictures all credit goes to their rightful owner Warning: contains mature scenes enter at your own risk

The father of Kamon a highschool student finally gets a job in Bangkok forcing them to relocate. She has to adjust to life in a big city school, filled with drama, comedy, romance, and a touch of jealousy as she navigates friendships, rivalries, and family dynamics.

After an accidental space warp, Xenos finds himself in a place known as the True Universe—a vast cosmos filled with countless races, yet devoid of humans. Longing for Earth and a home he can no longer reach, Xenos trains tirelessly for billions of years, eventually reaching the pinnacle of what the universe can offer. During his relentless cultivation, he uncovers conspiracies, hidden truths, and the devastating reason why the human race is absent among the many races of the True Universe. The weight of this knowledge pushes Xenos to the brink of despair. Refusing to give up, he resolves to take matters into his own hands to rewrite fate itself. However, the ruling powers of the True Universe catch wind of his intentions and launch a brutal attack. Though wounded, Xenos narrowly escapes. After an arduous journey, he finally returns to Earth—only to discover his home universe has been destroyed. Overwhelmed by grief and anger, Xenos uses his knowledge to travel back in time to January 1, 3038. Now in the past, Xenos must act carefully. Using his Paragon-level cultivation risks alerting other Paragon beings, so he remains in the shadows, guiding humanity from behind the scenes. His mission? To lead the human race on a perilous journey through the planes of existence to the True Universe, where they can reclaim their rightful place among the stars. Will Xenos succeed in his quest, or will the forces of the True Universe crush his dreams? Find out by reading his epic journey—one filled with trials, heartbreak, and the burning hope of restoring humanity’s legacy. From the Author (Comedic Edition): Let’s be real, we’ve all had that “Oh, it’s good, but I’ll bookmark it later” moment. Spoiler alert: you’ll forget. Just bookmark it now, save yourself the regret—and me the anxiety of wondering if you’ll ever come back! #Reincarnation, #TimeTravelAdventures, #PowerfulProtagonist #SectBuilding, #ParallelUniverses, #DifferentRealms, #MultiverseJourney, #AncientMysteries, #AncientRaces, #CosmicBattles, #FantasyWorlds.

When Ada's father is framed for a crime he didn't commit, she and her four best friends set out to find the truth. But as their investigation deepens, Ada begins to unravel shocking secrets about those closest to her. The tension rises when her feelings for Luke, one of her besties, become undeniable. Though they fight against their attraction, they eventually give in, adding further complications to an already dangerous situation. The real turning point comes when betrayal strikes close to home. Nathan, a close friend she once had a crush on, reveals his feelings for her-feelings so strong that they prevent him from going through with a deadly mission. In the final confrontation, Ada is faced with a choice to kill him, but not before witnessing the tragic death of her cousin. The loss shakes her to the core and forces Ada to confront the truth about her family: they've secretly ruled the underworld for generations. This revelation sends Ada into a downward spiral, and with her family's fate hanging in the balance, she's pushed to embrace her darker side. Her softness could cost them all, and she learns that only by hardening her heart can she protect the ones she loves. The journey forces Ada to become someone unrecognizable-cold, determined, and powerful. What she doesn't know is that this dark transformation will forever change her, and those around her, in ways she could never have predicted.

****CONTESTANT IN THE 2025 WSA**** «Sometimes, home isn't a place - it's a person. » Yoon Sana has mastered the art of running – from people, from pain and even from herself. Park Ji-Hoon has learned to keep his heart locked away, haunted by the scars of his past, he believes love is a cruel force that only brings ruin. When fate intertwines their lives beneath the city lights of Seoul, they discover in each other a sanctuary they didn’t know they needed. But love is more than just a fleeting escape – it’s a test of courage, patience, and the willingness to confront wounds that never bled but cut the deepest. As their bond grows, Sana and Ji-Hoon must learn to forgive, to trust, and to let go of the fears that chain them to the past. Together, they will navigate the fragile path of healing, discovering that love, when nurtured with understanding, can become a place to call home. ‘A Love to Call Home’ is a tender exploration of love’s power to mend what’s broken and illuminate what’s been lost. ***THE BOOK COVER IS MINE, ALL RIGHT RESERVED!***

After the down fall of Jin-hun and losing everything important in his life he goes through what some might call evolving or to another devolving, follow him on the journey as he finds out what he is.

Nobody knows where they came from. Their whereabouts have even less in the way of answers and theories. Answers, and Theories. That's all they are. All they want you to know. We all believed the last of the druids went out with the last purge our queen did. Something she does to cleanse the land of magic. In her words, only she could possess it. But the druids didn't go out. Not when the vines swirl around the royal guard, thorns pricking the skin deep enough to bleed. Pirates. Pirates are a threat. The land isn't safe, but neither are the seas. Not with their self appointed queen, Lull. Not with sea monsters at her beck and call. A demigod rising to divinity, her way paved with the blood of thousands. For weeks, the rivers ran red, the valley grass stained copper-crimson. And now, the kindly queen Divina has gone mad. The woods are as dark as her soul. Watch your back.

In the sprawling Paran Empire, power and fear rule under the iron grip of King Nathan Backmare, a cold, calculating monarch whose gaze alone silences his subjects. When an alliance proposal arrives from the neighboring Elothian Kingdom—promising a political marriage to the renowned Princess Aelara—Nathan faces the delicate choice of securing his empire's borders through diplomacy or rejecting a union that threatens his autonomy. Far from the throne room’s gilded walls, a silver-haired woman awakens from a harrowing nightmare, haunted by fragmented memories and the name "Nate." She is no ordinary woman; she is a forgotten force with a past that could threaten to break the kingdom.

Synopsis Two youths with different characters got entangled when one of them decided to become a primary school teacher after she left her rich life behind her. While trying to find herself a home of her own without putting in much effort because a place of her own with people that love her for herself just seems hard to find. Until she met the man that made her realize home is not just a building or the familial love everyone talked about. Home is being somewhere you are free to be yourself while getting the silent support you always deserve. He is a hardworking man that's trying to make a simple living without being burdened by the wealth of his family. Far from home with nothing but hope for a better future for himself and the lazy young lady who he met by who knows what. Will they be able to find the happiness they both wanted or will it all go up in flame. Only the home they tried to build themselves will tell.

Post-nuclear war Britain: an alternative reality where superpowers exist

A boy Named Ray age 18 thought that he got betrayed by the girl who was his girlfriend but it was not the Bus crash and they both met God and Reincarnated in Another world and our he became and son of aristocrat as Hiroki Aldenridge and the the misunderstanding didn't solve and he gets an ancient power of a....what will be their fate wold they meet each other or he will still hate her he will kill all the people of an organization due to a certain reason he changes at the age of 7 he has get allied with all the kings and defeat all 3 continents of demon kings also and in the end will he become greatest, Assasin? And At the end may make a harem -this wn is written in simple words And because name is based on ability the story in not dark

Milo was determined to find out why his former classmate joined the enemy and wreaked havoc on their hometown. He refused to believe that his friend could do something so evil. After meeting her years later and getting shot by her. Narrowly escaping death he decides to find out why she chose this path and decides to try one more time to bring his old friend back.

April s'est toujours sentie différente. Orpheline dès son plus jeune âge, elle cherche à découvrir la vérité sur le tragique accident qui lui a enlevé ses parents. Son destin croise celui d'Anaël Smith, un avocat redoutable et un homme au passé mystérieux, à la fois détesté et adulé. Attirée par lui, elle cherche à en savoir plus. Mais les fondements mêmes de sa vie sont ébranlés au fur et à mesure qu'elle se rapproche du sombre secret qu'il cache...

Liam Beldad sets out on a desperate journey to find a rumored cure for his ailing sister, knowing that time is running out. With little more than hope and determination, he heads to the bustling town of Gairo in search of the money he needs. But when he arrives, he is greeted by a foreboding silence—nothing like the lively place he had imagined. What happened to the town, and can Liam uncover the truth before it’s too late for his sister?

This is a story i worked on for over 6 years, I Have rewritten this many times working on world building, the plot lets say isnt concrete as im only foccused on making the best story i can. I apologize for posting without it being done I Thank anyone reading this .  Chapters released daily/weekly

«If love can heal, will you let me be your home? » Yoon Sana has mastered the art of running – from people, from pain and even from herself. Park Ji-Hoon has learned to keep his heart locked away, haunted by the scars of his past, he believes love is a cruel force that only brings ruin. When fate intertwines their lives beneath the city lights of Seoul, they discover in each other a sanctuary they didn’t know they needed. But love is more than just a fleeting escape – it’s a test of courage, patience, and the willingness to confront wounds that never bled but cut the deepest. As their bond grows, Sana and Ji-Hoon must learn to forgive, to trust, and to let go of the fears that chain them to the past. Together, they will navigate the fragile path of healing, discovering that love, when nurtured with understanding, can become a place to call home. ‘A LOVE TO CALL HOME’ is a tender exploration of love’s power to mend what’s broken and illuminate what’s been lost.

Sometimes home can be in people but what if home leaves.What if home doesn't find the same warmth and Safety in you?

In *Dragon's Fury*, 28-year-old mixed martial artist *Kai Nakamura* battles the haunting memory of his sister's tragic death during a dojo fight. Determined to honor her legacy, he strives to become the World Champion while mentoring local youths. As he faces fierce rivals, particularly the ruthless *Ryo Takeda*, Kai confronts his internal demons. This gripping tale explores themes of redemption, loyalty, and the true meaning of strength in the face of adversity.

A Being with sinister Instinct will it find love in humans heart?....

Hallow Grove was a quiet and peaceful town until the enigmatic Lycan brothers, Lucian and Lucifer, descended upon it. Suddenly, death, chaos, and inexplicable disappearances become a daily occurrence. Alexandra, a young and ambitious journalist, is determined to uncover the truth behind the brothers' activities and puts herself in danger to do so. Delving deeper into the investigation, Alexandra begins to realize that there is more to these brothers than meets the eye. Lucian, the brooding and intense brother, intrigues her with his quiet strength and aura of danger. Lucifer, on the other hand, is charming and charismatic, and Alexandra finds herself drawn to their magnetic personality. Caught in a dangerous game of love and secrets can Alexandra navigate the complex relationship between the two brothers, each vying for her attention and affection while guarding their own hidden agendas and uncover the secrets behind the strange disappearances in Hallow Grove?

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The Zhekova family's young master approached Cindy Clarke with an old phone and said, "You dropped this five years ago, and I picked it up. Do you still deny it?" Five years ago, she was set up and got pregnant. Cindy Clarke never imagined that the father of her son would turn out to be the Prince Charming that the entire nation loved. She had a weak father, a scheming mother, and a sister plotting to harm her? None of that mattered! Adrian Zhekova said, "Whatever they want, I'll give it all to you. Let them be jealous." If her opponents slandered Cindy Clarke? Adrian Zhekova said, "I'll shut down their account." Don't like it? Endure it! Morgan Clarke said, "Sob, sob... Arthur Woods says I'm an illegitimate child without a dad." After the Woods family went bankrupt, Adrian Zhekova turned to Cindy Clarke and asked, "When are you going to make us official?" Cindy Clarke replied, "Since I met you, it's been like having a cheat code. Everything goes my way." Adrian Zhekova replied, "That's right, I'm that cheat code."