Cruel Intentions

Lady strives through the hardships of life, finding her path through the frequent storms and gradually finding her feet again, turning no leaf unturned to provide an assuring and beautiful future for herself and her priceless possession that she had no intention of letting go, her children.

A ragtag group of misfit mercenaries stumbles from one absurd adventure to the next, their good intentions often leading to even greater chaos. With each mission more ridiculous than the last, they inadvertently find themselves at the center of wild escapades, from botched contracts to unexpected heroics. In a series of comedic, action-packed short stories, these lovable idiots manage to turn every simple task into a catastrophe. Through their hilarious failures and unexpected triumphs, they learn that sometimes the most epic moments come not from success, but from the journey itself.

Haisley is a woman who is held as collateral by her father and brother to pay their debts to a mafia gambling house owner. Lucas Abraham, the man, accepts Haisley as collateral and makes her his sex partner. There is no love present, especially in Lucas, as his heart has long since died with his lover. But what happens when Haisley is kidnapped by his business partner? Does Lucas not care and let Haisley be killed by his enemy, or will Lucas help Haisley when he realizes he doesn't like anyone hurting Haisley except himself?

Growing up in a cruel environment, he adheres to an unchanging creed and carries on the military spirit, determined to step onto the battlefield of redemption.

[Contenu Mature] Sauver un Fae blessé dans la forêt n'était pas dans les plans d'Islinda, et pire, il s'avère être de la royauté, le Prince Valérie de la cour d'été, héritier et prince héritier du trône d'Astaria. Mais alors, les humains se méfiaient de ces créatures d'un autre monde pendant que les Fae méprisaient les humains, les considérant comme des créatures inférieures. Islinda et le prince étaient mondes à part, mais cela ne les a pas empêchés de tomber amoureux. Malheureusement, le Prince Valérie ne pouvait pas rester dans le royaume humain pour toujours et devait retourner dans son royaume avec la promesse de revenir pour elle. Et elle l'a cru. Mais c'est l'autre qui vient à la place. Sombre, maussade, impitoyable mais dangereusement séduisant, tout le monde craignait le Prince Aldric. Même étant un guerrier redoutable et fils du roi d'Astaria, Aldric se voit refuser son droit au trône et est maudit à ne jamais prendre sa place en raison de son héritage obscur. Tordu de l'intérieur et privé d'affection, le Prince Aldric fait ce qu'il sait faire de mieux, engendrer la misère. Il a capturé Islinda – la femme qui a attiré l'attention de son frère. Il l'a volée de chez elle pour ses desseins cruels. S'il ne pouvait pas avoir la couronne, il pouvait au moins jouer avec l'intérêt amoureux de son frère. Son nouveau prix. Islinda le haïssait. Elle le détestait pour lui avoir tout pris ce qu'elle aurait pu avoir avec le prince de l'été. C'est le méchant. Maintenant elle a été entraînée au milieu des politiques sales jouées dans les cours de la cour d'Astaria, sans parler de survivre aux jeux glacials joués par le prince. Mais tout espoir n'était pas perdu, car le prince cruel pouvait la tenter autant qu'il le voulait mais il n'aurait jamais la chose qu'il désire le plus. Être aimé. Il n'aurait jamais son cœur ! Ou pourrait-il l'avoir ? ________ « Que peux-tu m'offrir, petit humain, » Il souriait, lent et cruel. Elle ferait un si merveilleux jouet. « Je t'en prie, » Elle le suppliait, les larmes commençant maintenant à s'accumuler dans ses yeux, « Laisse-moi juste partir. » « D'accord, » Il haussa les épaules comme si c'était une demande facile, « Tu peux y aller. » « V-vraiment ? » Elle murmura, trouvant cela difficile à croire. « Petit humain, tu découvriras que mon esprit change très facilement. » Ces mots semblaient miséricordieux et pourtant elle pouvait sentir la menace en dessous. Mais le pensait-il vraiment ? Islinda n'attendit pas pour le savoir car elle s'élança en sprint. S'il y avait même la moindre chance qu'il change d'avis, alors elle la saisirait. Elle n'abandonnerait pas l'espoir pour autant. Elle ne savait pas pourquoi, mais après un moment, Islinda risqua un regard par-dessus son épaule et le sang se figea dans ses veines à la vue de ce qui s'approchait. Oh non, elle venait de faire une terrible erreur. Ce n'était jamais la liberté. C'était une chasse. Et elle venait de devenir la proie. _________ Note : C'est un livre de fantasy sombre et le personnage masculin principal est un méchant, alors ne vous attendez pas à une romance douce. À quoi s'attendre ? Mort, sang, tension sexuelle intense et scènes explicites. Et ce n'est pas un harem inverse. Cadeau magique château = 5 chapitres bonus ! Venez, faisons une chasse sauvage !

In a world on the brink of destruction, a fierce battle rages between the third-generation savior, Aiden, and an enigmatic adversary. The stakes are unimaginably high as Aiden fights to save humanity from this unknown man whose name and motives remain mysterious. As the dust settles from their devastating clash, Aiden stands victorious, questioning his fallen foe with a mix of defiance and triumph. The journey to uncover this powerful enemy's true identity and intentions has only just begun.

WHAT LIES BEYOND THE MONOLITH THAT STRETCHES ENDLESSLY? The world is changing. Nurikabe—an unbroken wall, a boundary that has defined the limits of human existence for centuries—has begun to shift. Cracks appear where none should be. Whispers stir in the silence, threading through the minds of those who listen too closely… And at the heart of it all, a boy stands on the precipice. Come, witness his descent—beyond the bounds of reason, beyond the threshold of sanity. Through a world that curses his existence and spits on the name of his bloodline. Here he becomes a thing to be feared. A thing to be worshiped. A thing to be named. Even now, before you take your first step, listen—do you hear them? A chorus, rising from unseen throats, voices twisting in reverence and terror alike: "For the madman… For the madman…" For he sees. He sees what sanity dares not. What To Expect: - Slow burn until Chapter 7 - Gore - A structured power system—intricate, layered, and deeply woven into the world. Updates: Once a week—step into the unraveling.

Survive in a cruel world, where all is hypocritical.

Alia is a skilled thief who, in search of a legendary treasure, sneaks into a castle under the cover of night. However, she unexpectedly witnesses the castle’s owner, the handsome and cold-hearted billionaire Marcellus, murder his wife. In the chaos of her escape, Alia is discovered and killed by him. But death isn’t the end. Alia wakes up to find herself reborn a year earlier, this time in the body of the wife Marcellus had killed—Livia. Faced with the man who had once killed her, now acting outwardly kind but still harboring deadly intentions, Alia knows she must uncover the truth within a year and avoid the same tragic fate. Her plan? Escape the castle and steal the treasure. During her time in the castle, Alia discovers that Livia’s identity is far from simple, and she soon finds herself tangled in a deeper conspiracy. Marcellus’s younger brother, Elias, has a close, secret relationship with Livia, one that seems to involve hidden feelings. As Alia secretly investigates Marcellus’s true intentions, she is drawn to his conflicting mixture of gentleness and coldness. At the same time, the body of Livia compels her to develop feelings for Elias, whose tender care for her awakens a sense of warmth. Caught in a whirlwind of emotions, Alia realizes that every person’s motives are more complex than they first appear, and she must make difficult choices between truth, revenge, love, and survival. As the one-year deadline approaches, the conspiracy unfolds, and Marcellus’s true intentions toward Livia are exposed. Alia finally finds a chance to escape. But with emotions tangled and fate inextricably linked to the castle, will she choose revenge and freedom, or will she find redemption and true love within the deadly walls of the castle?

a world where power is determined by one’s malicious intent, a young boy named Kai discovers he has the potential to become the most powerful being. As he navigates a world filled with danger, deceit, and darkness, Kai must decide whether to embrace his chaotic nature or find a path to redemption.

In the beginning, there was perfection—until there wasn’t. A single act shattered the design, and from that break, two lineages emerged: one, untouched and exalted, shaped in the image of divine intention; the other, flawed, burdened with the weight of its first mistake. Adam, preserved. Eve, discarded. One built a world of dominion, the other watched her children drown in ruin. Cain was neither and both, a relic of the rupture. He walked through the ages, a witness to folly and a hand of reckoning. Empires rose, gods were declared, mortals warred over fleeting claims to eternity. He struck down the proud, unwrote the names of the unworthy, and yet—the cycle never ended. The same sins, the same arrogance, repeating like breath, like hunger, like need. And above it all, the Architect watched, unmoved. Not cruel. Not kind. Simply present, as creation spun on, swallowing itself, an ouroboros of divine amusement.

Lucian—a man standing at the pinnacle of power, ruthless, emotionless, and incapable of believing in love. He didn’t take Aaron out of pity but to lock him in a gilded cage, crushing his desire for freedom beneath his heel. Aaron despises him, doing everything in his power to escape. But has anyone ever truly run from Lucian and remained unscathed? When fragile tenderness is merely a mask for a deep obsession, what will Aaron do to break free from the bloodstained hands of the man who has sworn never to let him go?

Science Fiction, Xianxia, Transmigration, War and Strategy Ethan Vance, a brilliant scientist on the verge of a revolutionary discovery, never imagined that his experiment would drag him into another world. In an instant, his high-tech laboratory vanishes, and he awakens in the body of Li Wei, the son of a wealthy merchant… but without any talent for cultivation. In a world ruled by powerful sects and dynasties, where immortals treat mortals as mere tools, Ethan has no intention of accepting his fate. Armed with the knowledge of his past life and the assistance of AION, his artificial intelligence, he will ignite a technological revolution in a world dominated by cultivators. If cultivation is beyond his reach, then technology will be his weapon. Sect or empire, immortals or mortals… it doesn’t matter who stands in his way. Ethan has no intention of adapting to this world. He is here to change it.

"Get off me!" Tessa gasped, struggling beneath Vernon's broad frame. His dark eyes gleamed with something unreadable—a hunger, a craving. When he didn’t move, panic surged through her, and she screamed. His hand shot out, wrapping around her throat, his grip unyielding. A breathless gasp tore from her lips. "You can't run from me, Peach." His voice was silk and steel, lethal in its promise. "I own you." — Tessa had lost everything—her home, her wealth, her love. The man she once adored, Tamlin, had not only betrayed her but stripped her of everything she owned, tossing her aside like she meant nothing. Heartbroken. Weak. Shattered. And then, things got worse. Tamlin didn’t just ruin her—he sold her. As collateral. Now, she belonged to the devil himself—Vernon Carter. Cold. Dominant. Cruel. A man who didn’t know the meaning of mercy. But if Vernon thought she would break, he was wrong. Tessa wanted vengeance. She wanted Tamlin to suffer. And to do that, she needed power. Wealth. Someone more ruthless than Tamlin ever was. Vernon was the perfect pawn. She made up her mind. She would seduce him. Make him crave her. Make him hers. But what happens when the hunter becomes the hunted? When Vernon discovers her true intentions—and the game of love and revenge spirals into something far more dangerous?

Yuna Castellano, a 17-year-old high school transfer, is a clumsy, carefree teenager with an unexpected secret: she's a talented songwriter for big-name celebrities. After moving to a small town, she discovers her new school's band is more about good intentions than actual talent. Reluctantly dragged into their chaotic attempts to become school stars, Yuna juggles her secret songwriting career with her disastrous school life, all while avoiding responsibility and bad luck at every turn. Can she keep her secret and help the band, or will her mishaps catch up to her?

*Synopsis:* Gu Shengsheng, a young woman betrayed by her boyfriend and step-sister, is rescued by Mo Qingcheng, a wealthy and mysterious stranger, on a stormy night. He proposes a marriage deal to her, promising to help her get revenge on those who wronged her. Despite initial reservations, Gu Shengsheng agrees to marry Mo Qingcheng, and they begin a complex and intense relationship. As Gu Shengsheng navigates her new life as Mo Qingcheng's wife, she must confront her past traumas and learn to trust her husband. Meanwhile, Mo Qingcheng's true intentions and motivations remain unclear, adding to the tension and suspense. Cover solely owned by the author

Layla is an orphaned Omega who has spent her life at the bottom of the pack. She works as a personal servant to the Beta’s spoiled daughter, Allora. When Allora forces Layla to accompany her to the grand mating ceremony at Silverfang Keep, Layla expects nothing more than another night of serving Allora as usual. But fate has other plans. While Layla is wandering the castle in awe, she stumbles upon Kaiden who is one of the Alpha triplets—Kaiden, Killian, and Kieran. The moment their eyes lock, Kaiden claims her as their fated mate in front of the entire pack. Layla is horrified. Not only is she an Omega, but she is bound to all three of the Alpha’s heirs. The triplets are just as unhappy with the pairing seeing it as fate’s wicked game. They all see Layla as beneath them. They make it clear that an Omega will never be their equal let alone their Luna. Layla must fight for her place while resisting the undeniable pull of the mate bond. Dark forces lurk in the shadows along with jealous rivals, old secrets, and a threat that could destroy them all. Will Layla prove she is more than an Omega or will the triplets break her before she can rise to the occasion?

(DON'T read it if you don't want to get depressed, lose some brain cells, be filled with rage and get satisfied.) I warned you. -- Rebecca finally broke off her loveless marriage of seven years with the wealthiest and most influential family in England, the Aldines.  Marrying Winston Aldine out of convenience and hope to one day love her is one of the regretful decisions she made when she was a naive young girl.  After three years of no contact with the Aldine family, she finally got the courage and power to take back her kids and pay back the Aldines for what they did to her for the past ten years, with the help of her past lover, Vanh Huxley. -- A story of a mother, daughter, and woman who ascended from the bottom to the summit of the pyramid.  --Excerpt-- "You're really cruel, aren't you?" She says in between her sobs. She then wipes her tears and takes a deep breath. "I have loved you enough, and..." she paused and intently looked him in the eyes. "I think I'm finally done this time. I'm done loving you, darling." He froze in his spot because he knows deep down that she's telling the truth; her eyes are always innocent and honest; that's why he chose her. (A/N: Want more? Read it now :) Don't forget to add it to your library, ok? xoxo)

Failure upon failure! Despite how hard he craved for peace and happiness, life hit him harder with pain and distress. Only those who hit rock bottom, can have the power to leap higher, possibly, or die. This is the story of a man who wants to destroy this cycle of suffering, the evil intentions of life, without any replacement or alternative.

[ADVERTENCIA: CONTENIDO EXTREMADAMENTE EXPLÍCITO] —Si vuelves a acercarte a mi mujer, te encontraré, te torturaré brutalmente y desataré la ira del infierno sobre ti por toda la eternidad. Su historia con él nunca debería haberse contado. Su mundo era tan cruel como astuto. Los hombres lobo sembraban el terror en los humanos como guerreros de la nación. Los vampiros gobernaban la alta sociedad con puño de hierro. Toda su vida, Ofelia se preguntó por qué los vampiros y hombres lobo del reino nunca la atacaron—hasta que se dio cuenta de que había sido declarada intocable hace diez años. Sin embargo, todo el reino luchaba por los derechos sobre su cuerpo—o su vida. Pero, ¿por qué? ¿Y para qué?

[WARNING: MATURE CONTENT 21+ // this is the only warning for the book] "The next time you even think of laying a hand on him, will be the last time anyone sees you." **** When he's rejected by his first mate, only to be given an omega as a second-chance mate, Acrod's Royal Enforcer, Grant Hindley, is everything but thrilled at the decision — especially since he refuses to get over his ex — one of the most powerful Lycans alive. So he takes out his anger and frustrations on the omega he is mated to. A part of Grant expects a rebellion, but what he gets is love from his ever-abused omega — but is it love though, when the omega is not even an omega, but a vengeful psycho werewolf prince who loves playing mind games and despises the enforcer for his cruelty toward his people? — — — Hiding in plain sight as Nour, an omega, and against his father — the king's wishes, free-spirited Prince Cassius only wants to have fun before ascending the throne. He doesn't want a mate, much to his father's dismay, but the king lets him be. However, a mating ceremony forces him out of his comfort zone, and into the most challenging of adventures, one that he leans into, because he wants the full experience of a mate bond. He forces himself to endure, but there is only so much that he can endure before he snaps. And when he does snap, everything is turned upside down. Heaven becomes hell in so many ways. Justice is a thing of the past as vengeance shows up in the form of the goddess's worst creation - a devil Lycan mate for the prince. A man who doesn't mind getting his hands dirty just to see a smile on the prince's face. And his first target? Royal. Enforcer. Grant. And he is determined to avenge his prince; come hell or high water. Maybe two wrongs make a right after all, no? *** // Sequel to "Alanor, The Lycan King's Prisoner." * When Fire meets Fate

The world was vast, yet Ashura knew it was only a fragment of something greater. The universe, the multiverse, the very concept of reality he refused to believe they were untouchable. Power. Knowledge. Influence. These were not just words to him; they were the foundation of his ambition, the tools that would carve his name into existence itself. The weak accepted their place, but Asura? He would tear through the fabric of destiny with his own hands. But fate was cruel. Born into the gutters of a crumbling city, surrounded by filth and forgotten dreams, he had nothing. No wealth, no status, no legacy to inherit. Only hunger. A hunger so deep it burned in his veins, gnawed at his bones, and whispered in his mind. Will he make it? Yes? No But power had a price. And Ashura had no intention of paying He wanted to claw his way out of the dirt, rise above kings and deities, and reshape reality itself. The strong ruled, the weak perished he would be neither. He would be more. And this was only the beginning.

Han Sheng Li is the Crown Prince of the Great Han kingdom. Since the age of fourteen, he mostly went to the wars with his father, Han Wenji, the great emperor of the Han Kingdom. He's the most favored child of his father but, is the cruelest and ruthless among all of his seven half brothers. An-Ying Lili, who is known for her kindness and beauty, is the princess of Juyan City. She could not see her family die at the hands of Han Sheng Li so agreed with the marriage alliance which was put forward by the Emperor of Han. ~~~~ “I heard you are the kindest woman in the entire Han Kingdom but, it seems opposite to me. You want me to die!!” The Crown Prince astonishingly said, keeping his icy gaze intact on the woman on his bed. “Cruel people are not worthy of anyone’s kindness,” the Crown princess pronounced sternly. The crown prince chuckled. “Kindest is the one who whimpers in pain. Are you ready for undergoing that pain with this cruel man?” Crown prince asked, slightly tilting his head, and a smirk formed on his lips. Leaning closer to Ying Lili's ear, Sheng Li whispered, "Never expect love from this evil and cruel man. Feed this in your mind- 'You will never warm my bed.' Remember this memorable wedding night, my dear Crown Princess." ~~~~~~ Thanks to "LydiaF" for proofreading the chapters for me. Thanks to My CE for this amazing Title suggestion. The art is commissioned from lia.audelia. The book won WSA NOMINATION 2021, thanks to my lovely readers. The Story is a pure fiction. Names and places have nothing to do with anyone in real life. Follow me on Instagram- @rayoflight_pcy

Annette wakes up in a hospital with no memory of her past. There, she meets a strange, enigmatic man who claims himself to be her husband. Since then, Vlad has been taking care of Annette, offering her warmth and affection, but something feels off. As Annette tries to piece together her life, she starts having delusions and hallucinations, which Vlad insists she ignores. While staying in Vlad's mansion, Annette discovers a locked up, old laboratory and realizes there's more to Vlad than he lets on. As secrets about her marriage with Vlad unfolds, she must uncover Vlad's true intentions and secrets before things take a turn for the worst

Adrian West has waited fourteen years to avenge his mother's suicide. His target? Innocent college student Ella Morrison, whose mother once destroyed his family. When he offers her one million dollars for a single night in his bed, Ella accepts—desperate to pay her mother's mounting medical bills. What she doesn't know is that this is merely the beginning of his meticulously planned revenge. He intends to break her. Humiliate her. Make her suffer as his family suffered. But as his cruel game unfolds, forbidden attraction ignites between predator and prey. With every touch, every confession in the darkness, the lines blur. Adrian discovers Ella harbors secrets that challenge everything he believed about the past. Can hatred twisted by desire transform into something else? Or will the weight of revenge destroy them both? Some traps capture more than their intended prey.

There is a girl I love, beyond measure, her name whispered in my every prayer. I sacrificed everything for her, and now I depart, my final act dedicated to her. In a realm beyond this life, if our souls should meet once more I pray earnestly for one thing—may the Divine decree that we never again walk the same path. Then why? “Excuse me? If you're done, can I use the tap?” Why did our path across again? If our fate was predetermined, why had I been granted this second chance? Why!? Why was I transported back to the past!?