Love In A Hopeless Place

[WARNING: R18!!!] "Either you love me or you hate me. It doesn't matter because you will end up with me. You would always end up with me, Maximus D'Arco." She plastered a wicked smile as she responded to his cold, hard stare that she knew he was trying not to strangle her. He wouldn't because he was such a gentleman not to hurt her physically. But emotionally? Well...that was a whole other matter. ------------- Aurora Fontalva, an arrogant heiress of the Stellare Creations. She had everything in life, except the heart of a certain man. She only wants Max. He's her childhood crush and turned first love when they grew up. But how can she make him love her if he has someone else already? A girlfriend he loves. But that doesn’t matter, for she’s willing to do everything to have him. Maximus D’Arco. One of the EcoSource princes. He’s almost the perfect son and has a princely personality. Except that he had a secret girlfriend hidden from everyone. When Aurora found out, everything turned upside down. The woman even blackmailed him to marry her or his girlfriend would suffer. She wanted him to love her. Why would he fall for someone who doesn’t even care what he wants, let alone about his feelings? Only his girlfriend does. Is there really a thin line between love and hate? What if the thread breaks? --------------- AN: This is a bit of a slow-burn romance with detailed emotions. This novel isn't your typical lovey-dovey story. It tackles twisted love and lust, toxicity, and angst. There could be sensitive cases. You've been warned. And lastly, sexy scenes. --------- Please check out my other stories as well. The Runaway Huntress - Huntress/Killer FL and King/CEO/Founder ML System Mission: Tame the Mafia Boss - Military General FL and Mafia Boss ML

In a world where power is everything, Kyren has none. Cast out by his legendary hero father, he’s left to survive in the lawless outskirts of Epsilon, where only the ruthless make it out alive. But when a brutal fight unlocks a strange system-like ability, Kyren sees a chance to claw his way back from nothing—one mission at a time.

"Scripted Love in a Coffee Cup" is a heartwarming and unexpected love story between an actor and a writer. The writer, initially skeptical about love, finds herself drawn to the actor's persistent pursuit. Despite her doubts about his sincerity, she gradually falls in love with him. As their relationship deepens over the course of five years, she discovers that his love for her is genuine and unwavering.

The city lights blurred as Evelyn Carter ran—away from the past, away from the voice that had kept her caged for years. Westbridge University was supposed to be her escape, a place where she could disappear, blend into the background, and finally breathe. But then he showed up. Adrian West wasn’t supposed to notice her. Loud, confident, and radiating a warmth she wasn’t used to, he crashed into her quiet world like a storm she never saw coming. And for the first time, silence wasn’t her only option. But the past doesn’t let go so easily. Secrets don’t stay buried forever. And running… running was never the same as being free. She thought she was invisible. He saw her anyway. Are you ready to uncover the truth? It is a slow-burn, heartwarming story about love, healing, and finding the light even in the darkest places.

Takdir Tuhan sudah digariskan sejak kita terlahir kedunia ini. Jodoh, maut, rejeki memang terdengar klise ditelinga kita tapi tidak ada siapapun yang bisa merubah kalau semua itu sudah digariskan dalam takdir kita. Misteri masih misteri, perjalanan hidup manusia penuh misteri. Menceritakan tentang perjalanan lika-liku hidup manusia yang terombang-ambing diantara cinta dan keserakahan. Kiara, gadis lugu dari keluarga yang sederhana harus menerima kenyataan kalau hidupnya tidak seindah mimpinya. Air mata kekecewaan sudah menjadi makanan sehari-hari. Leo, laki-laki ambisius yang menghalalkan segala cara untuk mendapatkan apa yang diinginkan. "Kiara, kalau aku tidak bisa mendapatkan kamu, jangan panggil namaku Leonardo! Kamu akan menjadi milikku!" "Laki-laki kurang ajar, berani kau mendekat, aku akan berteriak!" "Pergi!! Menjauh dariku!! Jangan sentuh aku!!!" Mulai malam itu hidup Kiara sudah tidak seindah impiannya. Cinta yang dibangun bersama laki-laki yang dia cintai harus hancur hanya dalam semalam karena keserakahan nafsu laki-laki yang baru dikenalnya. Note : Ada beberapa konten yang mengandung unsur dewasa. Bijaklah mengambil kesimpulan dalam cerita ini karena novel ini murni dari imajinasiku tanpa menyinggung unsur siapapun atau ras apapun.

How does one find a place to bloom in a world of betrayal and death, where evil reigns? An orphaned peasant, young Caleb never imagined he would become a force that would shape the fate of the Empire. Conscripted to fight a war in a place shrouded in mystery, he quickly learns to embrace a gift that could tip the scales in the Empire’s favor—but at what cost? As the conflict intensifies, he soon faces a choice: to become the very monster he fought against, or to preserve his humanity and fight for a future free from tyranny.

Abigail Wynter, a determined and selfless young entrepreneur, has been working tirelessly to establish her own clothing shop while juggling multiple part-time jobs. Her life takes a dramatic turn when her clothing proposal is accepted by a prominent TV home shopping channel. As Abigail navigates the exciting world of television retail, she catches the attention of Caleb Lane, the channel's merchandising director. Initially, Caleb's aloof demeanor keeps Abigail at arm's length, but he soon finds himself irresistibly drawn to her kindness, beauty, and determination. Just as Caleb starts to develop genuine feelings for Abigail, he shocks her with an unexpected request: he asks her to pretend to be his girlfriend. As they navigate the challenges of their fake relationship, Abigail and Caleb must confront their own feelings and the true nature of their connection. Will Abigail's growing emotions for Caleb compromise her values and ambitions? Can Caleb reconcile his past and present to make room for love? As they walk the fine line between reality and deception, Abigail and Caleb must decide what they're willing to risk for a chance at true love.

[Mission: Held hands with him—COMPLETED!] [Next Step: Sleep in same bed,uwu] [Hehe, Cheq…..come let’s together fall in this tragedy called love! Let me immerse you in my soft rice.] Noticing the hot gaze and unconcealable thoughts of his boss whose eyes seemed a bit fierce and dangerous as she slowly approached him, Cheq took a deep breath. Until one day, the crazy woman couldn’t take it anymore and pinned him on the bed, “Fool, can’t you recognise me? Your biggest online fan had always been me!” Cheq: “___” Helplessly, he could only mutter, “God, I tried my best!” “After all, I am a man, please forgive this sinner.” “Since you dare to jump into my arms then let me be rude this time!” [P.S This book contains the rare tag-Eavesdropping.] ………

Will their past hold them prisoner, will the sins drown the sinner, will their heat melt the ice? The main characters in Falling In Love With A Phoenix meet at a moment they least expected, initially they met one another with fleeting gazes, but could that change? Aeshi (애시) her name means poetic love, but has her heart grown too callus and cold to show it? and Aerin (애린) his name means beloved jade, will the façade he forged from pressure break?

What does it mean to belong? To love in silence? To carry the weight of a name you never asked for? Ahamefula Nwokedi is about to find out. Between the walls of his father’s house and the corridors of his Lagos school, between unspoken truths and stolen glances, he begins to see the world differently. A visitor arrives. A name is revealed. A feeling grows where it shouldn’t. But can knowing change anything? And what does it take to rewrite the story others have already written for you?

“He was standing at the edge of the rooftop, looking down at the ground. It looked like paradise. Full of trees, lawns, kids playing happily outside. He looked at them with jealousy. Why can’t he be like them? Why did he have to suffer so much? ’I would jump somewhere else…’ A deep voice sounded behind him, changing everything.” Not everyone can live a happy life. The two of them shared a similar fate. They were exhausted from living in such a world that didn't favor their circumstances. One was abandoned, one was abused. One day, they had a sudden meeting at the school's rooftop. At that moment, fate interfered, tying the strings of their destinies. That very fate worked to make a journey that they could travel together. However, their meeting did start off on the wrong foot. They haven’t become friends. Would the plan that fate wove for them be fulfilled when they are destroying each other? Will their relationship overcome all the problems?

"A love story in the city" is a romantic and full of twists and turns urban romance novel. The story revolves around Emma, a graphic designer, and Ryan, an investment banker. An accidental collision opened the fate of the two people, and their common interests quickly made them fall in love. However, Ryan's mother's opposition and many career crises have tested their feelings. After breaking up, they struggled with each other, but they could never forget each other. The reunion after the reunion and the mutual support in the face of new difficulties make this relationship more firm. From misunderstandings and contradictions to mutual understanding, from career lows to success, Emma and Ryan wrote their wonderful chapters with love, showing the beautiful appearance of urban love's persistence and growth in difficulties.

A Love Written in Starlight – A Tale of Forbidden Desire and Destiny In the heart of Paris, where moonlight weaves magic into the shadows, an impossible love story unfolds. Lucienne, a vampire cursed with an immortal existence, and Damien, a werewolf bound by duty, should have been sworn enemies. Their worlds have been locked in an eternal war, yet fate has other plans. A chance encounter in the misty alleys of the city ignites a dangerous attraction—one they cannot deny. When a rogue vampire threatens the fragile balance between their species, they are forced into an uneasy alliance. But as they battle against a common enemy, a far greater war rages within them—the undeniable pull of their forbidden love. With every stolen glance and secret touch, Lucienne and Damien defy the forces that seek to tear them apart. But love is never without consequence. Damien’s pack sees his love as a betrayal. The vampire council marks Lucienne as a traitor. And an ancient prophecy whispers of their love being the key to ending the bloodshed—or unleashing a darkness beyond their control. Betrayal lurks in the shadows, and when Damien’s secret is exposed, he is forced to flee, leaving Lucienne to face the wrath of her own kind alone. With danger closing in and the weight of destiny upon them, they must make an impossible choice—fight for a love that could unite two warring worlds, or surrender to a fate written in blood long before they met. A Love Written in Starlight is a spellbinding tale of passion, sacrifice, and the unbreakable bond between two souls who dare to defy fate beneath the Parisian moon.

Sofia, a 22 year old queer college student who is passionate about photography and art, set the scene in a vibrant city where she just moved to start her studies and explore her identity before she met Lena, A vibrant and free spirited girl and got captivated...........

Alicia is a beautiful girl whose classmates all call her the "Place Princes". Not only is she a star athlete with perfect grades in written test and non chant magic test but also in magic too, she's also drop-dead cute. Meanwhile Ken is an average guy and self-admitted slob, has never thought much of the divine beauty, despite attending the same magic school, Magic-Cast Academy. But Ken has secret, so to protect that secret he pretends to be just another average slob character... Everything changes, however, when he happens to see Alicia sitting alone in a forest during midnight. Then, it begins the strange relationship between this incredibly unlikely pair who are neighbors. ___ AI generated cover. ___

Finally found my happy place,is a story about Leilani.She leaves her own country to go visit her childhood friend, Bridgit . when there she witnesses something that gets her entangled with a man,Rui, who helped her and was also Bridgit's friend,also Bridgit is Rui's twin brother doctor,Rio. When she came visiting her father crosses path with a Mafia boss and gets killed. She isn't aware of anything until she gets back to her country only to find people mourning. How is she going to cope with this? Will their relationship thrive or break?

**"In the neon-lit streets of Tokyo, two broken souls collide. Haruki, a reclusive artist haunted by his past, has built walls so high that even the light struggles to reach him. Aoi, an optimistic yet scarred young woman, carries her own quiet pain but refuses to let it dim her warmth. When their paths intertwine, they embark on an emotional journey of love, sacrifice, and healing. But as secrets unfold and shadows from Haruki's past resurface, their fragile bond is tested in ways neither could have imagined. In a world where light and darkness coexist, can love truly save a heart that is determined to self-destruct? A Love Written in Tears is a poignant tale of unspoken words, fleeting moments, and a love so tragic that it leaves scars long after the final page."

‘Could he learn to love me? Without fear? Without hesitation? To love me with my flaws, as they are many and to wake up every morning and choose me.’ Edward Coleman never questioned himself. Never questioned the successful billionaire he had become or the womanizer he was so famously known for. Yet after his heart is broken by a woman, he realized he could never truly have. He reaches an all time low and thought he would never be able to move on. Or so he thought. Soon he meets Vasili Chernyshevsky; a Russian man with a sharp mouth and witty comments. Their friendship is unconventional and chaotic, but for both it seemed to save them from despair. So what happens when Edward starts questioning himself in more ways than one? When his new best friend seems to derail his life in more ways than he had suspected. *** Book 2 'Ethan In Love' out now!!!

Love in the Billionaire's World Ashley Jenkins, a 22-year-old waitress, and Ryder Blackwood, a 28-year-old billionaire, come from different worlds. Despite their social divide, they form a deep connection. As Ryder introduces Ashley to his luxurious lifestyle, she brings out his compassionate side. But can their love overcome their differences and the challenges that come with Ryder's high-society expectations?

A manifestation of my belief in love and life through lyrics and verses.

This story follows a man and a child in a fantasy world marked by a bleak, desolate snowy island. The man searching for something forgotten, while the child is on a quest to find his parents. Together, they form an unbreakable bond as they navigate challenges only to discover that the world is not what it seems.

Jules hadn’t expected the haunted house to be truly haunted. He also hadn’t expected the demon to take an interest in him, refusing to leave him be. “…Wasn’t I only supposed to babysit my sister and her friends? How the hell did things go so wrong…?!” *** Demon: “Are you even a real priest to begin with?” Jules: “What do you think?” Demon: “Hm, definitely not.” Jules: “Oh?” Demon: “I’ve never seen a priest as attractive as you before.” “…” Jules pulled a ‘I’m so done with this shit’ kind of face. Jaded hunter x happy-go-lucky demon, reversible couple, HE. WARNING: This is a horror story and I'll not put trigger warnings for gore/gruesome scenes. I'll put them for smut, though ~ Also, I don't mind if you want to translate my book, but please contact me first! You can get in touch in the comment area, on my Twitter, or Discord (R.S. Vaesen#0619)!