Grieving Hearts

In a shattered world ruled by the Five Terrors, Veradis is sent on a mission by his god. To break the land’s chains, he must master its foreign ways—but beneath its surface lies a dark truth, and Veradis’s own past holds secrets he cannot outrun.

Julie Thompson just moved into the suburban town to live with her aunt's family and hopes to not have or make any friends at all because she disliked people but maybe liking just one won't hurt. She falls for Uche, her cousin brother's best friend, without even knowing. Follow Julie through her first attempt at love. ... I watched him as he stood there, leaning on the bridge's railing and eating ice cream. The breeze wasn't disturbing his hair today because he had parked it all backwards, he looked cute, I smiled drawing in some breath, satisfied with how today was going. "What?" I heard him ask taking me off my thoughts. "Huh?" "You were smiling." "Oh. I was...." "Can I kiss you?" He asked looking at my lips. "Here?" I asked now, my heart beating hard again my chest, our first kiss could happen now. "Yeah?" He nodded, I could see his Adam's apple go up and down as he swallowed, I bit my lips, nervously. I smiled approvingly, almost getting up from the bench where I sat. "No sit." He said coming closer to sit next to me. The bench was quiet small so we were so close to each other. He leaned in and I could smell him more the closer he got to my face. His lips were now inches away from mine and the moment they touched I closed my eyes, I didn't know why but I did. He didn't put his tongue in my mouth, it was as simple as it could get, just a warm kiss and I as glad he didn't. When he lips left mine, I opened my eyes licking my lips. He was smiling, I hadn't yet told him how much I loved his smile. "You lied." I told him. "About what?" He stopped smiling. "You said you were a bad kisser." He laughed now with his teeth showing, those beautiful set. Read more... #genka3na

Caught between the devil and the deep blue sea, what could possibly go wrong? Everything! This is the story of Ava Harley, a young student on a scholarship in one of the best higher institutions in the country. Off school hours, she worked part-time to take of herself and her little brother after the death of their parents. But an accidental encounter at her workplace marked the beginning of the spiraling events in her life which put her in the path of the heirs of two powerful rival families and their dramas. Live the tale, and tell the story.

##EDITING IS IN PROGRESS ## Thea fell in love with Ryder who is her childhood best friend.She kept her feelings hidden.A deceitful third party involvement manipulated Ryder into believing that she had broken his trust. Thea's voice trembled as she grasped Ryder's hand. "Ry...Ryder, please listen." she begged, her eyes pleading for his attention. Ryder jerked his hand free from Thea's grasp, his expression hardening into ice. "I don't want to hear anything from you.You're no one to me from now on." "You are going to believe her?"her eyes welled up with tears. "I don't want to believe you.." Ryder spat, his eyes flashing with anger. "From now on, don't dare show your face to me." With those cutting words, he turned and walked away,leaving Thea shattered, her body racked with sobs as she collapsed to the ground. Years passed Thea returned to the city working as a waitress to support her life. But fate delivered a cruel blow when Ryder and his fiancee walked into the restaurant. "Didn't I say you better stay away from us?How dare you appear in front of us?" Thea's voice trembled as she spoke, her heart heavy with emotion. "Ry...Mr. Thompson," she corrected herself, her eyes locking onto his, "I never thought our paths would cross again, especially not here." "I made it clear previously that I never wanted to see you again.." he said, each word cutting through Thea like a knife, reopening old wounds and slicing through her fragile heart. Thea's eyes welled up with tears as she gazed into Ryder's, "I didn't mean to hurt you, Ryder..." she implored, her gaze clinging to his, desperate for him to see the sincerity in her eyes and believe her words. He scoffed,"Hurt?I hate you for what you did to her.How can you hurt my woman?" Thea looked at his eyes to find the glimmer of the boy she once knew.But that boy was gone replaced by a man consumed by rage and hatred for her. She knew she lost him forever.Tears pricked at the corner of her eyes. Will Thea and Ryder ever find their way back to each other, or is their love lost forever, a casualty of misunderstandings and hurtful words? Will they be able to overcome the lies and betrayal that tore them apart, or will their hearts remain forever fractured? ---------- This Novel is not translated but an original work written by author Audenzia_16.

After vanquishing darkness, Onyx faces the shadows within. Her rivalry with Aiden ignites into a mystical attraction, weaving a fragile spell that may heal her heart or unravel her destiny.

Valerie Hansley is caught up between webs of love, lust and desire. just as she thinks she's making the right choice she ends up in an abusive relationship. unable to escape she falls in the hands of her hot and handsome boss who asks her for one thing in return, her heart. let's see how she juggles with two desideria's who are willing to stop at nothing to have her

Niana "Nia" Mirren is a brilliant game developer with a past she’d rather forget. After a scandal nearly destroyed her career, she's poured her heart into PixelWave, her own gaming startup, and is on the brink of launching her biggest project yet. All she needs is the right investor to make her dreams a reality. Enter Zachary "Zack" Morris, a former NSA agent back from a grueling mission overseas, Zack steps in to help his brother’s company, Morrison Group, to help him as interim CEO. The last person he expects to see at the pitch meeting is Nia—the woman he’s never been able to forget. As their worlds collide, sparks fly, and old wounds are reopened. Forced to work together, Nia and Zack must navigate their undeniable attraction and the unresolved past that threatens to keep them apart. Can they find a way to trust each other again, or will the secrets between them destroy their chance at a future together? In "Code of Hearts", love is a game of codes—where cracking it could cost more than just the heart, and the stakes have never been higher. All Rights Reserved!

In a world reshaped by a devastating solar flare, humanity mutated into beings with beast qualities. Civilizations fell and rose, creating a clear divide between the blessed harbor countries and the unfortunate lesser countries. Middlemist, the country headed by the unicorns, sat on top. Kanaru, a proud third prince, found himself in the worst role. To ensure the survival of his people, he entered the harem court of Middlemist as a concubine. Due to an unexpected turn of events, he became the king’s favorite! However, that very ‘title’ came with an insane path he must undertake. Fenris Middlemist was known as the most charismatic and magnanimous. His pristine image to outsiders soon shattered piece by piece. From fumbling menial court tasks to destroying world-ending threats, Kanaru ventured into the world Fenris lived… or had run away from. Love, trust, and satisfaction—how much of these could Kanaru offer to the King of Hearts?

In a world where societal expectations reign supreme, a young noblewoman finds herself drawn to a mysterious outsider. Their forbidden love, fueled by passion and defiance, ignites a fire that threatens to consume them both. As they navigate the treacherous waters of a world that seeks to tear them apart, their journey is filled with danger, intrigue, and the ultimate test of their love.

It is said that no one can tell when fate will play a game, just play it. Something similar happened with Asia's number one businessman Vivansh Maheshwari who had to marry Mayuri Khanna. Asia's number one businessman, whom the whole world fears. He is known in the underworld as the Devil Prince. His name alone is enough to create a stir in the underworld. Will he be able to accept Mayuri in his life? The same Mayuri is an innocent girl who never forgets to have fun along with her studies. Her brother lovingly calls her Mayu. Beauty and purity are associated with their names. Now let's know about the second lead of our story. Shashi Khanna, who rules the entire Khanna estate, is Asia's second businessman. But his status is equal to that of Vivansh. He is also famous in the underworld. His team is called Eight Weapons Team. His heroine is Ruchika Maheshwari. No one will ever know from her clothes and speech that she is the sister of some devil. After all, this is why our Shashi Khanna has fallen in love with Ruchika Maheshwari. But he has done it unknowingly Both are unaware of how big a mistake they have made. 'Will Vivansh and Mayuri be able to accept the bond of that marriage?' Will Shashi and Ruchika be able to come to terms with their mistake??? To find out, keep reading  alliance of Hearts...

In a world where everyone seeks salvation and redemption, lives a man who loathes those concepts to his core. Some know him as Xavier Kane, the corporate raider who collects companies like pebbles; some know him as the messenger of death who lords over a reputable and highly structured hitman company; some know him as Dr. Andrea, the best cosmetology surgeon in Italy. To Alessia, he was just the puppy-faced Giovanni she fell in love with at first sight, and Xavier would do anything to keep it that way. Xavier knows damn well he shouldn't ask for more, he didn't deserve it, but her stubborn pout and her innocent innuendo cause friction that soon turns to sizzling heat. How long can Xavier play the cute boy next door when inside him lives the greatest evil, the dirtiest secrets, and the kinkiest acts? Alessia, a girl who had to become a mother to her two siblings at the age of eleven after witnessing her mother's horrible death, just got out of a toxic relationship, jobless and broken. Weeks later, she gets a 'miraculously' job with Xavier Kane, the vile billionaire she came to despise for his dubious acts. When she finds out her gentleman was the same man she hated the most, she is very pissed. WARNING: BOOK CONTAINS MATURE CONTENT.

Regrets became evident on Reina’s face after he had killed his enemy, Gen Yamashita, a young scientist who created the zombie virus that spread across Japan. He knows that he is the one who causes the death of his parents, but he soon realizes that vengeance is not the way to go. Instead, he became a monster like Gen, and he was devastated by it. Now, he decided to save Gen from his death, and after that, he became depressed and blamed himself for making the virus outbreak worse. It seems that he would be a broken person full of regrets. But, he will not last long in his painful depression. Gen came and reconciled with him, renewing their wills to live life again. Now they are racing against the clock to reverse Gen’s mistakes that wreak havoc across Japan. They will not do that huge and seemingly impossible mission themselves. Two of Gen’s subordinates, Arashi Hoshikawa and Nato Hokawa, and a pair of twin young women, Mara and Martha Buenavista, will accompany them in their mission, alongside Gen’s organization. Will this be a golden ticket for both Gen and Reina to a better life and future?

Damian Xavier, a notoriously bad boy and heir to a powerful royal vampire lineage, has earned a fearsome reputation as the campus bully and the baddest boy. He was extremely proud of his royalty and powerful suraname .He preys on the innocent and nerdy newcomers. Delilah Scarlett has just migrated from a small city with a scholarship that offers her a chance at a brighter future. Although she struggles with her insecurities and often feels out of place among her elite peers,Damien gave her a real tough time at the campus and become an enemy as she was accused of something she was not supposed to do and it costs a much to Damien. And in many encounters he came to knew that there’s something unique about her blood that draws Damian’s unyielding attention. But as he learns of her anemia and the fainting spells that follow their encounters, his fascination darkens into a dangerous obsession. Damian came to know that her lineage traces back to an extraordinary bloodline the Golden-Blooded a rare heritage that could bestow unparalleled power upon him. With each encounter, her blood calls to him, awakening his darkest desires. In a twist, Damian discovers a secret pact between their families, that bound Delilah to him in a contract of marriage.She fights against a life dictated by her enemy while he wrestles with his burgeoning feelings for the girl he once tormented.Both characters are thrust into a chilling game of power, betrayal, and desire. Bound by blood, power, and the weight of their families’ legacies, both of them feel themselves into a high-stakes game of desire and passion. Will they succumb to their dark instincts, or can love blossom amid the shadows?

***Together, they were like fire and ice.*** Damon pursued, ready to conquer while Alexander ran, trying so hard to remain cold and guarded. Alexander had thought guarding the sick crown prince was something so easy until he found himself cruelly yet so innocently tempted. ***excerpt*** "You will stay the hell away from me." Alexander threatened, his voice hard and tortured as he tried to recover from his emotional rollercoaster. "Oh really?" Damon drawled as he held up a wine glass to his lips, taking a sip as his eyes looked at the man that was standing quite a distance from him, ready to bolt. "Yes and I mean it your highness." Alexander replied and he watched the mischievous gleam that entered the prince's clear blue eyes that were quite a welcome compliment to his thick silver hair. "Alright." he relented and Alexander blinked, surprised but his relief lasted for seconds. "We will see how far you can run my honorable knight. Oh and just so you know, I love a good chase." Damon assured and it didn't take Alexander ages to know that he had close to no winning chance when it came to this one man. Oh yes, he was doomed...so sweetly doomed.... ... Hey guys, I have decided to try writing something new, a genre I haven't tried before but one that I find interesting enough to explore. This book is a romance BL novel and if you are one that likes the genre or loves to try new things, please don't hesitate to try out my new book. Also, feel free to check out my other novel... The heiress's revenge: A rise from the ashes. Thank you!

Addie Kamara is a seventeen year old black, Christian girl attending a rich school in London. This story follows her life in 2023 in the months leading to her finals in July. In this time, friendships will be tested, new friends will be made, two amazing lovers will come into her life, each leading her to a different destiny, her Christian faith will grow and she will deal with Kemi Barre, a girl who fiercely hates her.

Cassian had lived his life in the most miserable way. He had scrubbed the floors and washed the clothes in the cold winter and done everything just to please his uncle’s family, but in return, they sold him to a merchant only for a pouch of coins. And the merchant decided to gift him to the king of Aetherlyn, a faraway kingdom from his small village to show his loyalty and curry favor from the king. And he was the lucky one from the group to be choosen by the king. Thus he got the position of palace servant. Cassian thought maybe his life in the palace would be different, but he was bound to be disappointed as the people in the palace were far more sinister and ruthless. Scheming ran in their blood. And can anyone tell him why his path always crossed with the notorious first prince of the kingdom? The seemingly cold prince had an unpredictable temper. And why was he always drawn to him like a moth to a light? Will Cassian be able to survive in the palace where the true faces are hidden behind masks, or will he become more entangled in their schemes and just become a mere pawn in their game?

Aurora Summer, the most sought-after courtesan in the rugged town of Stonecold, is known for her mysterious, alluring talents that have captivated the entire kingdom. So when Myles Howard, King of Argothia, unexpectedly claims her as his bride—regardless of her own wishes—the kingdom is stunned. Yet neither Aurora nor the King fully understand the secrets each carries, and as they enter into an uneasy union, they both may be in for far more than they bargained for.

Kian Rivers, was heartbroken after a brutal breakup, he found himself stumbling into a danger far beyond anything he could have imagined. Attacked by Viktor Hale, a centuries-old vampire, Kian was certain his life was over. But when Viktor moved to drain him, something unexpected happened. Kian’s intense emotions surged through Viktor, breaking centuries of emotional numbness. Kian, it seemed, was Viktor’s mate, a bond that terrified both of them but was impossible to ignore. Now, tied to the very vampire who nearly killed him, Kian found himself trapped in Viktor’s world. But it was a world full of deadly threats. --- Warning: This book contains mature themes! Join my Discord server: https://discord.gg/NJJKETf4

A collection of super short stories covering different genres with poems attached -more of poems also- - Just choosed teen to fill out the genre blank_ - I will update as I get more inspiration - no particular story also, just a little incident to trigger and set the mood of the song⁠♡ As the title goes, it's a songs of heart, some inspired by my emotions at a particular time, life events or random things. -this author loves poems and this is the first time I will be writing it on another place apart from my book, so it may not be perfect- *not a trend book* Just something you stumble upon on a random day and add to your library :) —when a heart is relentless.. find the perfect melody for it... I⁠♡U

"Why doesn't death come in times like this!, why can't the earth swallow me already, I'm so worthless and useless, even a dead person is far better than me!".... WHISPERS OF THE HEART..a sweeping romance novel that chronicles the enduring love story of Jace and Lexa, two individuals from vastly different worlds who defy all odds to be together.

Sera's only hope was to be recognised and loved by the Crown Prince. For the sake of recognition and love from the Crown Prince, Sera did everything including planning the murder of Eva. Sera's dislike for Eva made the Crown Prince's attention diverted to her, making her willing to plan this. Unfortunately, in the midst of preparing the plan Sera was caught by the Crown Prince and earned her a death sentence from the Empire. However, in the midst of the punishment process Sera returned to five years ago. She did not want to repeat what she had experienced. Sera is determined to mend her ways and fulfil the responsibilities she neglected in the past.

In the year 1995, a crystalline meteor hurtled towards Earth and crashed in the forests of Aomori, spreading clouds of mysterious dust upon its impact. These dust clouds contain a mysterious substance that turns children and teenagers alike into Espers, human beings gifted with supernatural powers known as Sigils. Some have telekinetic powers, others can control elemental properties and some of them have mind-control powers. As time passes, Espers faces prejudice from normal people due to their powers, fearing that they might replace them. Some of them even think that Espers must be eradicated. There are even people who want to capture Espers and exploit their Sigils. On that day, an organization dedicated to researching and defending these supernatural youngsters known as Lazuline was formed. They even built a paradise for them known as Azure City, an artificial island located on the temperate waters of Sagami Bay, Japan. However, Azure City was just a temporary solution to the Espers. Eldritch beings known as Deviants invaded the city and the shadow of a mysterious consortium loomed upon its supernatural inhabitants, and they must fight back for their rights to live. These are the stories of their struggles and their daily life amidst the threat posed by the evil forces. Cover illustration by Reei_ReIN Original character design and story concept by Farhan Gustama Hartono and Alfredo Chandra Special thanks to Gregorio Corigliano, Jacob Furrier, Grant Felix, Rizqy Abd, DJLordSuzaku, Bernice Neoh and Tatyina

Percy never knew her grandma she had never seen in her life have score to settle with her on her surprise visit from Paris to her in Malawi it turned to a surprise visit gone wrong that almost ruin her destiny but thanks to her second heart.

[Mature Content] 1# To Love a Vampire. A marriage to cure a curse. An unwilling bride. When the first Prince of Vampires asks for her hand in marriage, Bel is repulsed by this and vehemently refuses. She always imagined her husband would be like her sister’s. A handsome man who shares similar interests with her. He doesn’t need to be royalty. All that matters is that they were in love. Davien got the handsome part down but unfortunately, nothing else. To top it all, he is a vampire. However, she won’t have minded his terrible traits if she loves him but she doesn’t, and neither does he love her. When her father says she has no option but to marry him, Bel vows to do everything in her power to make Davien hate her. If she can’t stop him from marrying her, she can at least make him end the marriage. She will be the worst bride ever. But what happens when Davien can handle her antics and shows nothing but love to her regardless of what she does? Cover isn’t mine. All rights to the artist.