Under Lock And Key

After the death of her grandmother, a mute artist returns home only to discover she’s been sold out by her uncle and aunt. With her world crumbling, she struggles to rebuild her life, tangled in the web of her enigmatic buyer. She convinces herself that, despite his behavior suggesting otherwise, he is better than her family. But everything changes when she uncovers his true nature and demands her freedom—only to be met with an unexpected ultimatum. --- "You must be wondering why I brought you under my roof and paid so much for you, knowing how much I despise wasting resources, right?” These are the same questions I’ve been asking myself, but why is he suddenly posing them to me now? Am I about to be set free? Or am I about to face a new prison, one with stricter walls? Come on, Carmela. You're a writer—don’t let your imagination run wild. In books, the female lead is usually hit with endless rules and restrictions when faced with these kinds of questions. Is that my fate, too? "First and foremost," he began, his voice smooth but laced with an edge, "I’ll admit I brought you here for selfish reasons. But I don’t want my motives to be an obstacle in your life." He stepped closer, his gray eyes locking onto mine like magnets pulling me into a dark abyss. "I’ll give you one hour. Run as far as you can, and I won’t chase after you." His words froze me in place, but my body betrayed me, refusing to step back as he approached. His hand slid around my waist, lifting my face to meet his smoldering gaze. "Stay," he murmured, his voice a melody that sent shivers through me, "and you will be mine. Forever. I don’t let go of what’s mine." As suddenly as he drew me in, he released me, leaving the room without a second glance. Yet the rush of emotions he stirred refused to settle. --- "I no longer wish to be your slave," I declared, my voice firm. "I’ll repay every cent my adoptive family owes you." Nix tilted his head, a smirk tugging at his lips. "You sure?" "Six months," I replied. "With interest. If I fail, I’d rather jump off a cliff than live as your property." His laughter, deep and intoxicating, echoed around us. "No, beloved," he purred, his tone both dangerous and alluring. "I won’t let you die so easily." He set a small box before me, his eyes dark and unreadable. "Accept my proposal. Be my wife for one year, and I’ll erase the debt. I’ll even give you a billion to rebuild your life." His offer hung in the air, heavy with promise and peril. Before I could respond, he vanished into the crowd, leaving me alone with the weight of his words. --- "Ahem... that man you were with—what’s your relationship with him?"* Damian’s voice broke the silence. I met his gaze, raising a brow. "Why do you care?" "Don’t get me wrong," he replied, his tone stern. "But he’s dangerous. You shouldn’t be involved with him."* "Really?" I leaned back, crossing one leg over the other, feigning indifference. "Yes, Carmela. Cut off all ties with him," Damian warned, his voice cold and unyielding. But will she walk away... sign the contract... or take the ultimate plunge? **Coming Soon.**

The popular singer Mia Caroline became famous in showbiz at 15. Living in an influential family, Mia never once stumbled upon any scandal throughout her career. That is until her accidental meeting with Victor a few years later leads to her first scandal as a successful singer. Victor, the leader of a mafia organization under the guise of a successful businessman, hates people who sell their lives like celebrities. But faced with Mia, Victor is unwittingly drawn into Mia's complicated and secretive life. Past trauma, organizational turmoil, fame in the spotlight. This is a love story of two people who have never felt love.

At 35, Laine’s life amounted to little. His cultivation was pitiful and his wealth even more so. After years of saving spirit stones, he finally scraped together enough to buy an artifact that could change his fate. When he discovered the artifact was counterfeit, he dropped it in shock and shattered it. To his surprise, amongst the broken shards, a tarnished key lay hidden inside. Tags: Polygamy, Incest, Pregnancy, Gore, R-18, Xuanhuan, Harem-Seeking Protagonist, Enemies Become Lovers, First-time Intercourse, Older Love Interests, Marriage, Male Protagonist, Underestimated Protagonist, Smut, Mature Blacklisted Tags: NTR, Bestiality, Scat, Vore, Rape, Necrophilia

Selena was born in a military nation where attack magic is highly valued. As a mage who specializes in non-attack magic, she just wants to live a quiet life and study in peace. But after meeting the man with the Emperor's Eyes, she gets caught up in the dark politics of the world. With her entire life in a violent mess now, Can Selena still manage to overcome all obstacles, live her dream, and even find true love?

Mina, a hardworking Xenobiologist and Vetrinarian has an accident and dies. She is suddenly transmigrated into a new world where people can cultivate to become Mystic Masters. Mina discovers she can contract with the wild animals around her to become the Ultimate Beast Cultivator with the help of her Supreme System. There is just one problem: she transmigrated into a child’s body that still holds the original host’s soul! Now she and Moana must learn to navigate this world working together. Will they achieve their potential? Or will their body be burned at the stake for being “Demon possessed”?

Kenneth is the unfavored third prince of the Kingdom of Lucano, one of the largest kingdoms on the Avalanche Continent. A fierce competition is underway in his kingdom after the king issued an edict that he will appoint whichever prince can defeat the monsters that rule the Audoran Forest as the next king. As the son of a servant, conquering the forest is the only way he can save his loved ones from the harsh life in the palace. However, what happens if the monster he must kill is far different from what he expected? In the end, Kenneth must make a decision. Protect the 'monster' or betray and abandon the family he loves.

In a star system with 20 planets orbiting 3 suns, a young man transmigrates into the body of Zhao Yun, a boy who has always felt incomplete. Abandoned at birth, Zhao Yun grew up without a father, and now lives with his adopted mother, aunt, and niece. Unlike Zhao Yun, the man who awakens within him has no grand ambitions to rule or eradicate evil. He seeks only a life of indulgence, desiring nothing more than to create a harem, take what he wants, and live free from the restraints of morality. An anti-hero at heart, he’s willing to kill anyone who dares to stand in his way, but he’s also driven by a longing for genuine connections and a family—things he never had in his former life. As he begins to adjust to his new body and life in a modern city, he struggles to bond with his new family, feeling both drawn to them and yet distant. Despite his rebellious tendencies, he slowly opens up to the idea of belonging. But with an ancient cultivation school announcing its recruitment of children just a few years away, the man must navigate the dangers of awakening his hidden powers, all while balancing his desires for freedom, love, and power. Will he carve his own path to happiness, or will his darker instincts lead him down a more dangerous road?

Liliam's life, defined by monotony and superficial relationships, craves genuine love and validation. This all changes when she meets the strongest Alpha in Montana, claiming to be her destined mate. Suddenly, she's thrust from her dull existence into a fantastical world where supernatural creatures pursue her, and Liliam must find her place in a world that surpasses her wildest dreams.

Priscilla, once vibrant and full of life, now carries the scars of a difficult past. The memories, like a bitter wind, constantly tempt her to retreat into solitude. She wonders if she'll ever escape the loneliness that has become her constant companion. Then, a flicker of hope. Fate, it seems, has a playful hand. Someone new enters her life, gently nudging at the walls she's built around her heart. This person offers a potential bridge back to the world she once knew, a world filled with the warmth of human connection. But will Priscilla be able to overcome her fear? Will she be able to dismantle the defenses she has put up, one by one? Will she be able to trust herself to open up to the new, to risk blooming again, even if it means facing the possibility of pain? The choice is hers: stay in the shadows or accept the promise of a new season, a season full of beauty and the possibility of love.

Kaelon Blackthorn, a man crushed by poverty and ridicule, is handed an ancient key by a mysterious old man, who claims it unlocks a doorway to another world. Drunk and hopeless, Kaelon uses the key by accident and wakes up in the world of Thalindor. In this new world, Kaelon must learn to wield magic, protect himself and fight enemies who seeks the key for their own purposes. Will he become Thalindor's savior from evil people or will he let the key and the power it gives corrupts him?

In the world of Lunar Heights Academy, bloodlines dictate your worth, secrets run deeper than loyalties, and alliances are forged to shatter. Ava Montclair, the humble daughter of a babysitter, steps into this elite werewolf school, hiding her modest origins in a world ruled by three powerful packs. As tensions mount between heirs and rivals, Ava discovers truths about herself that could unite—or destroy—the packs forever. Caught between two Alphas, Damon Ashford and Lucas Draven, and with her life entangled in ancient prophecies and forbidden bonds, Ava must decide: will she protect her secret, or rise to claim a destiny no one saw coming?

Alastair Kurenai has left his home on Earth for a world called Nachima. In that world he'll be up against The Liberators, an organization that wishes to take his key to liberate the worlds from their reliance on Key Keepers. Nothing out of the ordinary for a guy raised in a family of Key Keepers. What kid doesn't want to be like his brothers and sisters? But that desire comes at a cost, one that makes Alastair long to return home. Still, he has to right the world before he can achieve his goal of returning home to his family.

Keys of Deception For Zara, life has always been about fitting in—navigating the chaos of high school while balancing the memory of a father she barely understood. But when her father's sudden death leaves behind a series of cryptic artifacts, Zara’s world spirals into a web of secrets, lies, and impossible choices. The artifacts are more than relics—they’re keys to a conspiracy with international stakes. As Zara unravels the mystery, she discovers allies in unexpected places and enemies hiding in plain sight. Every step she takes reveals more about her father’s shadowy past, and she’s forced to question whether he was the protector she believed... or the villain everyone feared. When messages from a "phantom caller" warn her of danger, Zara is drawn deeper into a world where trust is a deadly game and betrayal could cost her everything. And the more she tries to escape, the more she realizes the artifacts aren’t just the key to unlocking the truth—they’re the bait that could destroy her. In a battle of deception, where nothing is as it seems, Zara must decide: Will she safeguard the legacy left to her, or will she dismantle the very foundation of her father’s empire? High school drama meets international intrigue in this suspenseful coming-of-age mystery. Packed with twists, betrayals, and a hint of danger, "Keys of Deception" will keep you turning pages until the final shocking revelation.

In the ancient city of Caldera, a place where magic and technology coexist, Kael Straven is a hunter of rare artifacts. Once an elite Guardian tasked with protecting the city's magical relics, Kael now works as a freelancer after being dishonorably discharged for a crime he didn’t commit. When Kael is hired to find the Aether Key—an artifact said to unlock the lost city of Veridion, a source of untold power—he sees it as a chance to clear his name. But the job isn’t simple. A shadowy cult, the Veylos Covenant, also seeks the Key, willing to destroy anyone in their way. As Kael uncovers the artifact’s secrets, he discovers that it’s tied to his own past—and that its true purpose could either save or doom the world.

Find the lost key to open the dream box

The teenage life can be hard, and when your new to the area its even worse. As Charlie moves from his enclosed city life, to the open aired island life, he's welcomed by very charismatic friend group. As simple as their lives on the island might seem, everyone has their stories, and everyone has their mysteries. Follow this friend group as they find the truth about each other, and dive deeper into the ones they thought they knew.

A detective finds himself thrust into a nightmarish world of horror and mystery when a strange sigil mysteriously appears on his chest. As he struggles to uncover its origins, he becomes haunted by voices that echo in his mind. Desperate to unravel the truth, he grapples with the terrifying question: Are these whispers a sign of a deeper conspiracy, or is his sanity slipping away?

In the shadowed city of Atherium, a power has awakened—a power to control locks and unlock hidden truths. As rumors spread, intrigue turns to obsession, and a ruthless hierarchy forms. Lockey, a high school student, finds himself at the heart of this mysterious phenomenon, struggling to control his newfound abilities. But as he unlocks more than he bargained for, he’s plunged into a perilous world of twisted secrets, lurking darkness, and the haunting cost of power. Will Lockey rise above the corruption around him, or will the allure of power consume him? Welcome to The Cipher—a journey of resilience, self-discovery, and the struggle to hold on to humanity amidst chaos.

Jace Locke was born into a world of promise. The son of Marcus, a celebrated athlete, and Mary, a woman who rebuilt herself after unimaginable pain, Jace seemed destined for greatness. But beneath the surface of his family’s smiles lay scars—secrets, guilt, and unspoken regrets. This is the story of Jace’s rise and fall, a journey from a childhood filled with hope to a life consumed by darkness. As he grows, Jace is shaped by the burdens of his parents’ pasts, the weight of their expectations, and his own choices. Despite his potential, his path spirals into betrayal, manipulation, and heartbreak. This is not a tale of redemption. It is a story about the fragility of dreams, the pain of love, and the inevitability of loss. For Jace Locke, success was always within reach—until it wasn’t.

Follow the journey of an uprising star in THE WORLD OF BLUE LOCK.

Years after a brutal war claimed his family and tore his life apart, Liang Yi, a skilled yet penniless guard, finds himself in the cruelest of positions forced to protect the very man he despises most. Xiao Jun, the cold and ruthless king, is a ruler shrouded in blood and terror. Feared by all, trusted by none, he commands his empire with an iron fist. Whispers of his nature rumors of forbidden desires linger in the shadows, only deepening the fear surrounding him. But when Liang Yi steps into the king’s dark and twisted world, hatred becomes a dangerous weapon. Their clashing tempers ignite a battle not of blades, but of wills. Liang Yi, the kind-hearted warrior who craves peace, finds himself torn between duty and the weight of his past. Xiao Jun, behind his cruel mask, begins to see something in Liang Yi that threatens to fracture his icy façade. How can you protect the man who destroyed everything you loved? And how can a king, feared by all, lower his guard for a man who refuses to bow? In the shadows of swords and unsaid words, a forbidden bond will be forged but in a world of power and blood, can two hearts ever find their peace?

Noe Uzun is the first unawakened human to survive in a dungeon. That was until he woke up in a medical facility in Minerva. Members of the Mutant Extermination came to meet him over suspicions of a potential awakening. Known as Sorcerers, awakened humans are humanity's last line of defense against the mutants. As Noe and his twin sister, Noelle, navigate their newfound powers, they must confront the challenges that come with them. Will these siblings harness their abilities to protect their world, or will the burdens of their awakening tear them apart?

In the heart of Beijing, under the glittering skyline of progress and power, one man lives a double life. By day, he is a diligent employee in a state-owned corporation, navigating the suffocating maze of bureaucracy, hidden agendas, and tightly wound hierarchies. By night, he becomes a shadow, suppressing his true self as a gay man in a society where conformity is prized and secrets are currency. Bound by the golden chains of stability and cultural expectations, he teeters on the edge of self-destruction as his desires clash with the cold reality of corporate and societal demands. Through chaotic, erotic, and sometimes darkly humorous escapades, he discovers unexpected allies, unspoken rules, and the raw beauty of defiance. The novel chronicles his journey from being trapped—professionally, personally, and emotionally—to slowly reclaiming his freedom. Along the way, we are taken deep into Beijing's corporate culture, its forbidden love affairs, and the vibrant yet suffocating life of a man desperate to escape. This is a story of rebellion, identity, and liberation, set against the backdrop of one of the world’s most enigmatic cities. It is a daring exploration of love, ambition, and the price one pays for freedom. Raw, gripping, and deeply personal, *How I Escaped from Beijing: Odyssey of a Corporate Prisoner* is not just a journey out of a city—it’s a journey toward self-acceptance and truth.

Lock Axe was the most gifted magic prospect and was the third prince of the kingdom but suddenly teleported t0 the capital by a mysterious person in his own room. Lock Axe always dreamed about living in the Capital and going free from his responsibilities. He sets out on an adventure to become a wandering warrior.阴影

Noe Uzun was the first unawaken human to survive in a dungeon. Living in a world where "awakened humans" are called Sorcerers, Noe awakes in a medical facility somewhere in Minerva. Members of the Mutant Extermination Association (a government ran organization that deals with Supernatural threats) come to recruit him, and Noe gains new power that he never knew he could possess. (DISCLAIMER: This story is the rewritten and revised version of a story that I wrote six years ago (when I was a teenager), the opening line and story is still the same: check Author Notes to see everything I changed for each chapter) Follow me on Instagram & Twitter, @OrionPeals (Instagram & Twitter)

Nerissa.. a single 25 year old maiden of earth was born into the world of Magic as a descendant of Ishtar's, the supreme family on the Luna continent. Unfortunately for her, she was born without a speck of mana inside her! They tried to forcefully awaken her mana, for ten years, only to fail miserably! Infuriated by this disgrace of a child, her parent sent her to the continent of Lars, the synonym of Chaos! ... Will she be able to rise alone? Or, fall like others? Join Risa on her journey to reclaim her position!

Rose and Eva are the most popular female artists even in their young age, Eva is twenty three while Rose is twenty two,their voices,styles and everything are so catchy that people find it hard to have a favorite among them. Unfortunately they are rivals,none of them want to have anything to do each other,even when most people would do anything to see them work together but it never happened,different rumors about them beefing and neither Rose nor Eva ever made a mistake of talking about each other. They both attend the same school and it's always war back to back anytime they decide to appear on their school days. Nobody knows anything about their beef or what they have against each other. Their fanbase are not making things easy as well,always war from one part to another. They compare them with everything,beauty,fashion,voice,songs,numbers of award and all that. Even though they are both great singers and artists,still there are some things that will never be equal. In the visual part, Rose's fans believe she takes the crown as the visual queen,she's beautiful,but Eva's fans obviously would never agree to that belief,they also believe Eva is the queen of visual. A never ending arguments and saga. In the voice aspect,Eva takes the crown,no arguments But when it comes to hit songs and hot billboard entries,Rose owns that. She's a great lyricist,a song writer as well,she writes 90% of her songs. Eva writes as well but can't be compared to Rose. In the fashion aspect,both are queens but there's just something about the way Eva dresses that always drive the internet crazy,I mean she's got quite a fuller body than the usual slime type. Whereas Rose is a complete slim girl with hourglass shape,she has a model beauty,long legs and height. Their followers are different as well,on Instagram,Eva has a total number of 200 million followers while Rose got 350 million followers. Still counting. Now talking about their attitudes,Eva is the friendly one,you will forever see her smiling. But Rose is the opposite,the only time you will see her smile is when she's performing on stage in front of her fans or during her music videos,photoshoots and maybe interviews. There are countless rumors about her being rude and arrogant,proud and full of herself. Many people believe that,because she really gives off that kind of vibe with the way she acts,,,there was even a time her followers started decreasing following a scandal of how she ignored a disabled person who came to her concert. As much as Rose is loved,we can also say she's one of the most hated celebrities. They even hate her more because she doesn't seem to care,she just live her life and continue making songs and winning award amidst all. Everything was this way until a young guy came in between them,,triggering the rivalry between them even more. Just an innocent country side boy who came into the school on scholarship. Who's he and how did he make things even more crazier? Then find out more as you read this

In High school, her teacher asked everyone to write down their goals. Verena wrote two things-to keep living the life full of luxury. Who doesn't like dresses, jewellery, parties and wine. And to own Red Kite. Everything was going perfect until a handsome stranger broke in her house through her window. "Do you mind I stay here for time being?" She stared gritted teeth at the theif making himself comfortable on the armchair without waiting for her answer. She fell in self-doubt, is this his house or her's? Unfortunately, little did she knew at that time this two-faced thief did not just planned to enter her house but also in her life.