The Unexpected Love Life Of Dusk Shine

Athanasia Eckart, a young duchess, is forced to navigate the complexities of court politics after her parents' tragic death. As she seeks to reclaim her rightful place, she must confront the darkness within herself and the treacherous landscape of the royal court. With the help of her swordsmanship skills and her unwavering determination, Athanasia must fight against those who seek to destroy her and her family's legacy. But as she delves deeper into the world of court politics, she begins to realize that the line between good and evil is not always clear-cut. Will Athanasia be able to overcome the challenges that lie ahead, or will she succumb to the darkness that threatens to consume her? Genre: Young Adult, Fantasy, Romance

In the shadow of betrayal and heartbreak, one young woman's journey to redemption becomes a testament to the human spirit. When Patience, a university student, discovers she's pregnant, her world crumbles. Abandoned by her boyfriend and ostracized by her community, she teeters on the edge of despair. Yet, in the midst of darkness, Patience finds an unlikely guardian angel in Philip, a quiet neighbor who harbors a secret love for her. As she navigates the treacherous landscape of shame, exploitation, and loss, Philip's unwavering support becomes her beacon of hope. From the depths of sorrow to the heights of triumph, Patience's story is a powerful exploration of love, resilience, and the unbreakable human spirit. Will she find the strength to rise above the ashes, or will the shadows of her past define her forever? Dive into the emotional and inspiring journey of Dawning Dusk.

Arin, a modern-day museum curator from Tokyo, is inexplicably transported to a mystical prehistoric world, awakening in the body of a young girl in the Silverglade Tribe. Isolated by the impenetrable Mist River, the tribe's once-great power, tied to the mysterious Moonfire Crystal, has dwindled over the ages. As Arin grapples with her new identity, she explores the wonders and dangers of this ancient world, uncovering secrets of the stone age. ------------------------------------------------ Hello guys! Thank you for deciding to check out Echoes of Dusk. After reading for so long I decided to write a story of my own. As of right now I plan to update 3-4 chapters a week and will later increase the frequency. I want to create a story that is thorough with no nonsensical plot so please be patient with me. This will be my first book so be sure to comment and let me know your thoughts.

Seventeen-year-old Laylah Le Croix has a rich father, mansion, and servants. Yet she is lonely and neglected. Her father would rather work than speak to her. At the academy she is bullied and mistreated. When Weres attempt to kidnap Laylah, she is saved by the mysterious Donil Silentshadow. Donil rouses feelings in Laylah that make her question her life and her father's animosity toward her handsome rescuer. Confused by these emotions, she seeks answers from those closest to her and is rebuffed. She must make a choice. Obey her father's edicts or follow her heart to learn the truth about her past.

Twenty-eight year old Delilah Sterling, has perfected the art of being a respectable realtor by day, and a professional gold digger by night. Delilah believes she has her double life under control. Her meticulously crafted life crumbles when she wakes up one morning with a wedding band on her finger, a marriage certificate on the table, and a sinfully gorgeous man claiming to be her husband. To make matters worse, he is broke and jobless, making her feel trapped in a surreal nightmare. Desperate for escape, Delilah demands a divorce, but the stranger—insisting he wants to stay married—thwarts every attempt. Frustration and confusion mount until Delilah hatches a new plan: she proposes they team up to con her next target, the elusive billionaire, Hunter Quinn. What Delilah doesn't realize is that her "broke husband" is actually Hunter Quinn himself. Billionaire CEO, Hunter Quinn, having discovered Delilah’s intentions to con him, had decided to outplay her at her own game. Hunter agrees to the partnership, and together they plunge into a high-stakes game of deceit. As they plot and scheme, the lines between pretense and reality blur. Their forced proximity ignites an unexpected chemistry, leading to moments of vulnerability and genuine connection neither anticipated. Caught in a whirlwind of deception, passion, and power plays, Delilah grapples with their growing feelings. As their con deepens, she must confront the ultimate question: Can she open her heart to love and trust again? ****Exerpt**** Delilah’s eyes darted to the marriage certificate again, the official seal glaring back at her. Her fingers itched to tear it apart, to make this nightmare disappear. But deep down, she knew that wouldn’t change anything. “I don’t remember,” she whispered, more to herself than to him. “I don’t remember any of it.” Blake nodded as if he had expected this reaction. “That is expected. You had a lot to drink last night.” he fished out a phone from the back pocket of his trousers, opened it. “Here, this is us celebrating, after we got married last night,” he said, showing her a picture. Delilah’s breath caught in her throat as she stared at the photo. It was indeed her. “How?” she whispered, her voice barely audible. “I don’t remember any of this.” “It was a wild night,” he said softly. Perhaps she had married Blake because he was wealthy. That would be the only logical reason for her to make such a blunder. There was hope, she thought, as she clung to the possibility of salvaging something from this disaster. Turning to him, she forced a smile, “Is this your house? Are we in your house?” She asked, looking around the bedroom. Blake shook his head, “No. This is a hotel,” he said, and she nodded. “I see. It looks like quite an expensive hotel,” she observed, “What do you do for a living?” she asked, trying to keep her voice steady as she searched his eyes for any hint of affluence. Blake hesitated, his confident demeanor faltering for the first time. He looked away, rubbing the back of his neck. “I’m... in between jobs,” he stuttered, avoiding her gaze. Delilah’s heart sank, disappointment crashing over her like a wave. “In between jobs?” she echoed, her voice tinged with disbelief. Blake seemed to sense her dismay. “I know it doesn’t sound great,” he said quickly, trying to reassure her. “But I’m working on a few things. I just need a little more time.” “You’re jobless,” she muttered to herself as reality sunk in. “How did you pay for this room? For the wedding bands?” She asked, and he winced. “I didn’t. You did,” he said, and she collapsed on the bed. (PS: Cover photo isn’t mine. Credit to the real owner)

At the heart of a wish lies an attempt at completion, a human desire to become our true and final selves. Wishes are fuelled by regrets and are bound eternally to the past, serving as approximations of what once was. We all experience regret and nostalgia, leading us to make wishes and find despair, but can we become our true selves despite this all? That's where the story of a girl who struggles to control her desires begins... Two souls sharing the same body and memory are living in Kyoto 2031. Tang-Ji Shizukesa, a girl who's grown up in her previous life with a hardcore passion for gaming, is now a bookworm in her new life who has no interest in video games. Along with her, Kazami and Hoyeon, the three childhood friends who separated 7 years ago due to an accident, have now been reunited again in a VRMMORPG game known as Dusk Protocol. The game has a unique combat system known as "Leere," a physical manifestation of an individual soul that can be conjured into deadly weapons. As Tang-Ji navigates this virtual world, she confronts the echoes of her past and the dissonance between her former self and her present identity. How will she cope with the rediscovery of a life she thought she left behind? How will Kazami and Hoyeon react to the new Tang-Ji? In a world where reality is malleable and death is just a click of a button away, the boundaries between past and present blur, forcing everyone to grapple with the truth of who they truly are. Disclaimer: This novel contains explicit language, violence, racism, and sexual scenes. There are also scenes that deal with various traumas, from physical to emotional to mental. (THE CHARACTERS’ CIRCUMSTANCES , TRAITS, AND BELIEFS IN THIS NOVEL ARE ALL BASED ON A TRUE STORY.)

"I am different" That's what River Moonborne thinks, wishing to live a normal life, despite being an heir to his family. However, it seems like fate has other plans for him, when he gets a different color badge than the rest at the assessment...

When 20-year-old Elena Jackson is mysteriously murdered, her life is far from over. Resurrected as a half-breed vampire by Darien Varcolac, an enigmatic musician, Elena is thrust into a world of secrets and shadows she never knew existed. Now navigating life as a vampire, Elena struggles with her new reality, haunted by visions of the past she doesn't yet understand. Darien, alluring yet distant, guides her through this dangerous world, where the line between predator and protector blurs. As they grow closer, Elena becomes determined to uncover the truth behind her murder. But their investigation unearths a darker conspiracy, revealing hidden motives, centuries-old feuds, and a dangerous power struggle within the vampire world. Caught between two worlds—her human past and her vampire future—Elena must face the sinister forces closing in, all while contending with a complicated attraction to Darien and the shocking betrayal of someone she once trusted. In Club Dusk, love is as dangerous as the enemies lurking in the shadows, and survival comes at a steep price.

---Summary--- I'm Dang Minh Nhat, I'm a miserable unemployed person who depends on my parents. My life goes on peacefully and normally. That makes me no different from a real life NPC. My hobby is reading online novels. My favorite novel is "The Mage of Destiny". And I'm a crazy fan. On the day the new chapter of that novel was released, the app on my laptop crashed and I couldn't read the latest chapter. Swallowing my anger, I slept and hoped that I could read it tomorrow morning. But when I woke up, I found myself in a completely different body. A strange face that I had never seen before. After a while of searching, I found out that I had transmigrated into the body of a character in the novel "The Mage of Destiny". An NPC named Danz Grayson. Well...since I transmigrated, I had to stay away from the main characters. I didn't want to be in danger. But I also want to be by their side and watch them grow. How difficult... Okay! I'll become a real NPC. A background character and I'll follow those main characters silently. I'll watch them grow with my own eyes. Little did I know that was an absolutely wrong decision... --- The author is very lazy so the posting schedule will be random, someday when I lose interest I might drop it. I write just to satisfy my passion, for fun. So don't attack me if my work is similar with other works. I don't have much creativity in writing... Inspired by many different novels, it's easy to see similarities, little or significant depending on the details. It's probably quite general. If you don't like it, just skip. I use Google Translate to help me write this novel so there are a lot of grammar errors and unclear sentences. If you don't understand, please just comment and I will try my best to explain it. --- ChiiRi

Aurora, a teenage girl, has never stayed in one place long enough to call it home. With her father's military career dictating their moves, Aurora's life is a constant whirlwind of new cities, schools, and faces. But when her family arrives in Paris for the summer, something feels different. As Aurora explores the city's charming streets, historic landmarks, and picturesque cafes, she begins to uncover a sense of freedom and adventure she's never experienced before. As she settles into her new life, Aurora finds herself torn between embracing the thrill of the unknown and longing for the stability and connections she's always lacked. Will this summer in Paris be the turning point Aurora needs to discover herself, find love, and create a sense of belonging? A beacon of hope for love?

Jun, a boy of unrevealed origin, suddenly found himself lost in a world similar yet different to his own while on his way back to pick up his luggage. For reasons unknown, he has become an extra in a grand-scale story. That is, without him knowing that fact himself. However, unhindered by the unfamiliar world, Jun continued onward to the Academy without a care. What will he encounter? Who knows! Things to beware: - Rare (?) concept for this archetype - I have bad writing and the writing is in 3rd POV - Enjoy the story if you can. - If you find my name familiar, you might have come upon my chapter comments on other stories. - No solid schedule, as writing is my whims - Any pacing issues, plot holes, bad characterisation,…can be attributed to all of the above. —————————————————— [Nonetheless, whether you came out of this hating it, non-interested or liking it, BIG THANKS for taking out some time of your day to read it. Even if it’s barely 1 chapter, even if it’s all the chapter. I’m but a slothful guy trying to write a story, after all.] I don’t really own the cover. If there’s any problem, contact me with the details below. Email: renkanzaki789@gmail.com

Pemuda Misterius pemilik K.O.A dengan sapaan Mr.K yang sebelumnya tidak pernah melibatkan dirinya dengan client dalam menyelesaikan misinya, terpaksa terlibat dalam sebuah penyamaran bersama sang client. Clara ... Gadis yang memiliki kepribadian yang hangat, namun biasanya tak dapat mempercayakan seseorang akan rahasia, maupun sesuatu mengenai dirinya, justru entah mengapa dirinya tiba tiba saja mempercayakan sepenuh nya pada pemuda yang ia sewa untuk memecahkan kasus nya agar dirinya dapat terbebas dari ancaman yang selama ini mengganggunya. Akankah hal yang diluar dugaan keduanya dapat membuat mereka bersatu ? Mungkinkah keduanya dapat berakhir saling mencintai dan menggantung kan perasaan mereka satu sama lain? Vol 1 End di chap 205 Vol 2 On Going, [Untuk yang mau tau karakter visual yang seya gunain di Novel ini bisa follow Ig : Gldseya. FB : Gld Seya]

Professor Ramchandra Gaur is chased by a ruthless man, Tej Pratap Rana, who desperately wants something the professor possesses. Surrounded and under threat, Ramchandra refuses to hand over the mysterious object, knowing it could lead to widespread destruction if it falls into Rana’s hands. With his wife’s life also in danger, the professor chooses to jump into a ditch with her rather than surrender, seemingly sacrificing them both.Nine years later, a bright but poor student named Aadarsh gains admission to RH University, an elite institution. Despite being the top-ranked student, he faces hostility and bullying for surpassing Princess Riana, daughter of Maharana Dev Singh, in rank. Aadarsh, feeling out of place and targeted by the wealthy students, struggles to adjust. The connection between Aadarsh and Professor Gaur’s mysterious past is yet to be revealed, but both seem linked by a larger conspiracy, possibly involving a dangerous secret that could change everything.

[MATURE CONTENT 18+] [NO RAPE] *Daily update at 11:11pm* "It all started after a lie" --- Concealing her true age, she presents herself as a 17-year-old, despite being 19. Little does she realize that her presence becomes the obsession of the Crown Prince. As Elestria navigates the palace's intricate web of secrets, she must uncover the truth behind her mother's demise while maintaining her age deception and grappling with the conflicting desires that arise in the presence of the enigmatic Crown Prince. The palace holds not only the key to the mysteries she seeks but also the potential for her to fall into the traps carefully set by the Crown Prince rince, who aims to reshape and manipulate her for his own purposes. Will Elestria triumph in her quest for truth, or will the palace's shadows ensnare her in a fate woven by the Crown Prince's designs? ----- His grip tightened on her, his fingers digging into her skin.   A soft gasp escaped her lips when she sensed the intruder sniffing just above her neck. His actions sent shivers down her spine, making her eyes widen with shock. Her breathing quickened—was he going to snap her head? her imagination running wild with ominous possibilities.    Elestria, desperate and terrified, mustered her strength. With a surge of adrenaline, she swung her elbow backward, aiming for the man's abdomen, but before her strike could land, he swiftly yanked her arm toward him, twisting it a little.   Her heart raced, and a cold sweat broke on her forehead when his grip tightened on her arm.   "Hmm, full of hopes and dreams, just the way I prefer," the person hummed, his deep throaty voice vibrating against her neck, making her body stiffen.   She shut her eyes in fear. Her freed hand instinctively reached to her chest, her thin fingers trembling and pressing against her pounding heart as if attempting to suppress its rapid beats. The sound of her own pulse echoed in her ears.   "Am I making you nervous? Little liar?" asked the male voice.    Her eyes snapped open, and the two words—little liar—echoed in her mind....(Read book) ----- YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED The story is highly going to be. r18 - kink - dark romance - slow burn - HAUNTED - Stalking. male lead will be evil than you think.

Welcome to the third installment in The Lion's Bond universe! This is my first hetero romance, so bare with me if things appear a bit cliche! In the not too distant future, in the year 2061, taking place after the events of Vivi and Leon's side story; this is the tale of their firstborn daughter as she learns to navigate her coming of age into adulthood and the strong pull of a matebond with an unexpected lover! History repeats itself with her story and sends her grandparents into a bit of a shock. Read below for the full synopsis! Adeliona lives a luxurious and sheltered life as the young omega heiress of the Bartley Family. Long-buried family secrets arise to disrupt her perfect life when she awakes to find a mating mark upon her neck and her lover, turned mate, gone from her bed. Will Liona’s family let her keep her mating mark? Or will they make her have it removed when she refuses to divulge her mate's name? Her desperate search for her alpha is unsuccessful, and she soon finds that her mate has left her with more than a mating mark – she is carrying his child! As Liona’s pregnancy progresses, her need for her alpha grows stronger until finally her baby is born. But her happiness at the birth of her lover’s child is short-lived, as her baby is abducted. Collapsing into a fevered dream, Liona could swear she had been visited by her alpha, but when she awakes, he is nowhere to be found, yet to her attuned senses, his scent lingers. As she attends school the next day, she soon hears rumors of her baby’s abductor being found, however, it’s not who she expected to see when she gets to the detention center!

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Pearl found herself torn between love and betrayal as love found her in an unexpected place. Forced to leave the man she truly loved, she watched him fall into the hands of a deceitful woman and she couldn't do anything. Devastated, she left California, carrying a secret that could change everything. But when fate offers Pearl a second chance with the man she had ever loved, will it last this time?

Evelyn found herself torn between love and betrayal as life takes an unexpected turn. Divorced by her husband, Martin though it was a contract marriage, but they fell in love along the line, she watched him marry his girlfriend, Helen who had refused to marry him initially, instead she hired her(Evelyn) to act as his wife for three years. Devastated, she left, carrying a secret that could change everything. But as fate offers Evelyn a second chance, will she rewrite her destiny?

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Amelia Alder, an illegitimate daughter from a wealthy family, finds herself in an unexpected and unsettling situation. Forced to marry a man she knows little about, she steps into this marriage as a substitute for her elder sister. The marriage is part of a pact designed to secure a large sum of money for her family's survival. As Amelia enters the room where they will spend their first night together, she is filled with anxiety and uncertainty, unsure of how to interact with her new husband. Her husband takes a shower, leaving Amelia in a state of discomfort. When she tries to take a shower herself, she realizes the bathroom door has no lock, making her feel vulnerable and trapped. Hesitant and unsure of what to do, Amelia hesitates to undress but ultimately decides to wait until her husband returns. Sensing her unease, he offers to step outside and give her privacy. Alone, Amelia reflects on her own financial struggles and the whirlwind events leading to her marriage. Despite the hardships, she comes to terms with her lack of control over her life. When her husband returns, Amelia begins to tidy up their modest and worn-out cottage. She finds a glimmer of hope in the idea of making the cottage feel like a cozy home. But when she accidentally drops her towel, exposing herself to him, her embarrassment escalates. Her husband, unfazed by the situation, approaches her with an intense gaze and a husky voice, suggesting they move to the bed together. With her heart racing, Amelia is swept into an unexpected, intense encounter, leaving her unsure of what will happen next in this mysterious and unpredictable marriage.

"Are you really human? A human can't possess such a captivating scent," William inquired. "But you either don't seem a human to me. Who are you?" Sherry reciprocated his query bluntly. ** We often meet our destiny on the path we desperately try to avoid. But happens next? William Romano, the cold-hearted true alpha of the Romano pack, was a ruthless lone leader. However, he wasn't always an angry and monstrous man. Pain turned him so when his enemies brought tragedy to his family. And pain engineered his great desire for vengeance Sherry Crawley was a joyous, beautiful, and kind person who always thought of herself as a strong-willed lady. However, that changed when she suddenly lost everything at once, leaving her shattered into pieces to the point that she attempted to take her life. Two polar opposites, bound by fate, in a world so unexpecting. What happens when destiny intervenes and William ends up saving her life and finds himself drawn to this beautiful woman? Worse yet, William's beta's brother Roger has set his sights on Sherry as well. he was indifferent to werewolves' activities, he established his business as emperor in just 10 years. he lived among human-like humans, he loved so much to Merry, but Merry was a werewolf too. Will William and Sherry's love survive such turmoil and interference? Will Roger and Merry's love survive just like a human being?

What is the probability of a lion sparing a wild goat? What is the probability of a cat sparing a mouse? Probably zero percent. Is there any predator willing to spare its prey? Is love really that strong? As an exiled prince ,Zhao Shenbao(Long Haoyue) became one of the most resilient men to ever exist. His resilience was enhanced by the several sufferings he underwent in Gloomhaven ,a place regarded as hell on earth. Zhao Shenbao had long realized that the world was too cruel for good people to live in. In order to survive ,Zhao Shenbao started a shady business of capturing foxes and making beneficial products out of them and selling them for his own gain. Hu Lan,the strongest fox from the Hu Clan was wounded heavily after an ambush attack. As a result he regained his original form and ended up being captured by Zhao Shenbao. Realizing he had jumped from the frying pan into the fire ,Hu Lan gave himself up to the hands of fate. Somehow,Zhao Shenbao developed a special kind of fondness towards him and found himself unable to tear him into pieces for his own benefit. Instead ,he ended up harbouring other intentions towards him. Interact with me on my reddit community:r/xiaohuli455webnovels

In a world where fragile peace teeters on the edge of war, the lines between darkness and light blur. As ancient powers stir and treacherous plots unravel, a family must choose between loyalty and ambition, love and duty, peace and chaos. The fate of Eldoria rests in their hands, but in the game of crowns, nothing is ever as it seems. In the shadow of dusk, flames will rise - and kingdoms will fall.

Aliyah Rhodes, a driven and ambitious young woman, is left reeling after her company mysteriously went ablaze. But her luck changes when she's unexpectedly offered a job as personal secretary to Alexander Thompson, the arrogant billionaire and CEO of Thompson Industries. Initially, they were at each other's throats, with Aliyah disliking Alex's arrogant attitude and Alex underestimating Aliyah's determination. However, as times changed, they began to look at each other differently, their mutual attraction growing and they found themselves irresistibly drawn to each other. But Aliyah's world is shattered when she discovers the shocking truth about Alex. He is married, and he's been the mastermind of her company's downfall. Heartbroken and betrayed, Aliyah disappears, only to return weeks later with a life-changing secret: she's pregnant with Alex's child. But her courage is tested when she catches Alex in bed with the woman he claimed not to love. Consumed by self-loathing and anger, Aliyah runs to start afresh from his toxicity. Years later she got into a contract marriage with Alex best friend and marries him with Alex divorcing his wife. As reality hits Alex, he finds out about Aliyah and his friend's marriage, not accepting his loss he's determined to get his woman back at all cost. Will Aliyah be able to forgive Alex's past mistakes and return back to him with their child, or will the obstacles between them prove insurmountable?

I slammed my fists against my temples, the pain shooting through my skull like a jagged lightning bolt. "What's wrong with you, Hailey?" I screamed, my voice echoing off the hospital room walls. "Why can't you remember? Just remember who you were!" The machines surrounding me sprang to life, their beeps and alarms blaring in a cacophony of sound. My heart rate spiked, and my hormones surged, sending my body into a frenzy. Suddenly, a flurry of white coats burst into the room. Nurses rushed to my side, their faces etched with concern. One of them quickly injected a sedative into my IV, and I felt my eyelids growing heavy. As the darkness closed in, I caught a glimpse of the nurses' worried faces, their mouths moving in slow motion as they spoke words I couldn't quite hear. The machines continue to beep and whirl, their sounds fading into the distance as I succumbed to the darkness.