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A once-in-a-generation beauty raised in secrecy, her family conspires to make her believe she's ugly. The secret's revealed when three peeping Tom’s get more than they bargained for spying on the 'ugly sister' bathing. Men don't believe in love at first sight until it sucker punches them! And boy do love quadrangles hurt... :'( The perverts are a talented poet, a future General and the Second Prince, and the race is now on to secure her heart. But how do you woo a beautiful woman who's been gaslit her whole life and thinks you pity her because of her face and body? Which man will Meili choose? The pretty boy who makes her laugh, the brooding royal who loves her despite himself or the stone-faced Commander with a tender heart? "For a full minute not one of them moved or breathed, they were both shocked and enthralled. She half-turned towards the hidden watchers and looked up at the moon. That face! A spell was cast on her unseen audience. Her long hair covered her generous chest, allowing tantalising glimpses. She reached behind her neck to push back her hair. Bai Li, realising what was about to happen, clamped each of his hands firmly over the eyes of the Prince and Tan Bowen. A fight broke out on the ridge line as both men clawed and scratched at him in a panicked attempt to see." … Fictional story loosely set during the Ming Dynasty.

The world was an instrument, a tool, and a force meant to be seized by man… yet, should man extend his hands into realms beyond, it would bite back. For if a king wishes to soar, he must first take flight; but if a peasant wishes to live, he must first embrace death. This person was neither king nor peasant. He was already dead, yet by the mercy—or whim—of the gods, he had been granted a second chance. Cast into a world where power reigned as king and weakness was the mark of a peasant, this boy held no ambition to soar above others or to bend them to his will. His wish was simpler, yet no less profound: he wished to live—and, if he could not, then to die on his own terms. Yet with no ambition he sits on a Throne of Eyes and which he seeks. [Contains Dark Themes]

In a world where power and wealth dictate the rules of the game, a single twist of fate can catapult an outcast to the highest echelons of society. Our protagonist, struggling to make ends meet in a cold, unforgiving city, is thrust into unimaginable wealth and influence overnight. But with this newfound affluence comes a complex web of deceit, betrayal, and dark secrets. As they step into a world they never imagined, they must navigate the dangerous waters of elite circles, family feuds, and the price of hidden truths. Along the way, they will uncover powers they never knew they possessed, forge unexpected alliances, and face enemies both old and new, all while wrestling with a secret that could destroy everything. Their rise to power may be swift, but can they handle the fallout when the masks come off?

THE WEREWOLF SECRET Anna, a young journalist, stumbles on a secret that may take her quest for revenge to new heights. The elite Harding billionaire family has a bloodline of werewolves. A secret, they are protecting from the dawn of time and will kill anyone who uncovers the truth. Anna has a plan to gain evidence against the family, and by this she has to seduce the mighty Drake Harding until she gathers the proof she needs. She falls in love with the alpha until he rejects her upon finding out her real reason for her interest in him. He banishes her out of the town forever, or else he will kill her if he sees her again. But there’s a twist: Anna finds herself saddled with the alpha’s baby, and her life is in danger. Drake’s evil brother, wants to kill her because she was born a werewolf huntress, which is detrimental to werewolves, which she knows nothing about. Anna has to earn Drake’s trust in order for his protection. Drake Harding falls hard for Anna Black. He knows that she has uncovered their family secret. He knows full well that she has to die, but instead banishes her from his town, and intends to use her for her ‘services’ in the future. He thought that he got rid of her for now, until he learns that she has his child and is in danger of his brother killing her before Anna learns who she really is. Drake has trust issues .How can he protect Anna and trust her at the same time?

Dick's life has always been sh*t—bullied, belittled, and ignored by his family. But when he stumbles upon a mysterious system that gives him the power to dominate both his body and the people around him, everything changes. No more playing the victim. Now, he's the one pulling the strings, and he's not just going to survive—he's going to thrive. With his newfound strength and confidence, Dick rises from the ashes of his pathetic life. From gym conquests to manipulating his family, no one is safe from his plans. Whether it's his stepsister, spoiled rich girls, or even the women who thought they were untouchable, Dick takes what he wants, and they all submit in the end. This isn’t your fairytale redemption arc. This Cinderella f*cks. Warnings: Power Games Galore: Expect manipulation, mind games, and a whole lot of domination. Nobody’s safe from Dick’s rise to power—whether they like it or not. Explicit Sexual Content: This isn’t a romance novel; it’s a f*ckfest of control. Detailed sex scenes abound, so if you're here for the smut, strap in. Soft-Incest Tag: Yes, there's family drama... but not the kind you're used to. Step-siblings, step-mothers, and step-cousins are all on the table(or on the bed, counter...)—and, let’s just say, things get complicated. Psychological Warfare: Dick plays with minds as much as bodies. Expect emotional manipulation, submission, and plenty of characters wrestling with power dynamics. Revenge Served Hot: Bullied? Belittled? Ignored? Not anymore. This is a revenge story with a twist—Cinderella might be f*cked over, but he’s doing the f*cking now. Not Your Grandma’s Fairytale: No swooning heroines or happy endings here (well, those kinds of happy endings). This is dark, gritty, and unapologetic. Morally Gray at Best: The characters don’t play nice. This is a story about power, domination, and control, where morality is often optional. Strong Language: If you don’t like swearing or sharp-tongued characters, this isn’t the story for you. Expect plenty of harsh words to go with the harsh deeds. Abso-fucking-lutely No R*pe, Forcing, Drugging, or H*rassing: Everything that happens is consensual, even when it’s manipulative. No lines are crossed when it comes to force or coercion.

"This princess's new bodyguard is the ultimate tsundere. What to do?!" Didn't he say I am annoying? Why is he looking at me with heart eyes? He said he will never be into me... What's with the fleeting touches then? Wait, what?! Did he just ask for a kiss with that professional face on? Alas, was my one-sided attraction wasn't that one sided after all? ... As the princess of Monteluna, all Amara wants is to live an idle life. She even negotiates her chance to study abroad, away from the royal family. But two years in, life throws a curveball when the King declares: "From now on, you will have a new personal bodyguard!" Rafael Varder. A brooding, mysterious man with piercing green eyes. From their first encounter, he saves her. By the second, they talk and he vanishes after making her heart flutter. The third time they meet, there’s a twist: Rafael isn’t just some handsome stranger she could crush on at will—he’s her new personal bodyguard aka her shackle. Feeling blindsided, Amara decides to take control by laying down the ground rules: no unnecessary meddling, no constant hovering, and definitely no controlling her life. But Rafael? He breaks every single one of her rules while shoving his unbearably gorgeous face in her sight 24X7. The lines get blurred as the princess and her bodyguard entangle in a game of love, hate & desires. But when Amara realizes that Rafael comes with secrets that will destroy any possibility of them, would she still give in to the temptation? Will Rafael be able to protect her—not just from danger, but from the demons of his own identity?

A noble girl who cares for only books and knowledge, not giving a single thought about marriage or what others think of her. She meets a commoner boy in a garden and their meeting keeps growing and growing, like the many flowers that grow. But lies grow the more they meet. Here, in the garden of lies, their tragic love begins.

Han Xue Qin lost her family in a car crash. She wonders in her midnight garden in daze. One day at 19, she meet a boy briefly in collage. Again in her adulthood, she met him again in her midnight garden. However he turns out to be the man that her cousin's groom. She retune to hide in her midnight garden but he seek her out to bring her out to the sunlight garden.

Rowan sees beauty in death. The Order he has sworn to obey only sees defilement. As the reviled Caretaker of the Order, Rowan has accepted his role as a dutiful outcast because he believes it is the only way to prove his worth to the man who holds his sisters’ souls as collateral. With his magic and his voice, Rowan can absorb death and transform it, but only in ways the Order deems acceptable to maintain the stability of the reality it claims to protect Order must subdue Disorder. Reality must triumph over illusion. He is tainted and always will be. Rowan has never questioned those lessons, but that changes the night he harvests a crimson soul that is more than human and chooses to keep it a secret. When Rowan’s song transforms that soul into a beautiful and mysterious man he names Wren, he is forced to accept that sometimes duty is a lie and illusion is the only thing you can trust. As the fabric of the Order begins to unwind and a new kind of Disorder takes hold, Rowan will need to choose again, stand with the Order that held him down, or forge a new path with Wren at his side. He may be the only one who can restore balance to the worlds, but only if he can find balance within himself first. ************************************* Updates 3-4 times per week. Note: This story focuses on relationships. I promise an epic romance, lots of swoon-worthy moments, and a healthy amount of fluff. When it does get steamy…you might get burned. Fair warning for explicit content. I don’t shy away from my spice. There are lots of side characters and couples to fall in love with, in addition to the main couple. If you love the idea of found family, you will be happy. This book is set in a non-heteronormative world, so you will see various gender identities/expressions and types of love. ************************************* Excerpt (if you want the full steamy version, you will have to read the book!): Still reeling from the new magic that coursed under his skin and unsure of how to react to the desire that threatened to take control of him, Rowan froze. Wren's hot breath against his mouth sent a jolt of pleasure through his body, and he choked back a groan. A different kind of panic flared in Rowan's chest, burning him as if he were the one on fire. This was what he wanted, what he'd thought about every night since Wren left. But wanting more was one thing. Acting on it was another. He'd spent so much of his life hiding, he didn't know how to do anything else. One corner of Wren's mouth twitched as Rowan pulled away. When he attempted to free himself from Wren's grasp, Wren just hauled him closer. Rowan liked that he didn't have to think about what to do next. His bare chest thudded against Wren's torso, and the heat from Wren's body merged with Rowan's skin, melting him from the inside out. "What did you just do to me?" Wren's deep voice vibrated against Rowan's chest. "The Disorder of your illusion was holding you captive. I…I absorbed it." "Oh? Where did you learn to do that? Have I been gone that long?" Wren's grip loosened slightly on Rowan's wrists as if he was satisfied now that Rowan was practically sitting on top him. Rowan stared at Wren's lips. He opened his mouth to protest, but immediately closed it again. "I know you aren't going to say that I shouldn't touch you." Wren's free hand splayed over the small of Rowan's back. "Not when you started it." Rowan's breath hitched. "No. I'm not going to say that anymore. Not to you." "I thought you were afraid to be touched." Wren's fingers traced a circle over the curve of Rowan's spine as if testing for a reaction. "I know that I'm not afraid of you." Rowan waited for the panic to set in, but all he felt was desire. "With you, I want…" "You want what?" "I want more." Triumph flared in Wren's gaze before he narrowed his eyes. "Really? Then why are you still trying to get away from me?"

A brilliant, ruthless killer stalked the city, leaving a trail of terror in their wake. Detective Edevene Felix, undeterred, pursued the elusive predator through a labyrinth of clues and dead ends.

In the modern era of martial world, the human races fought endlessly against stellar beast. Chu Yan traveled through time and become a senior high school student, and found that he could improve everything. [ Consuming the attributes point for upgrading Qualification into Supreme Level ] [ Consuming the attributes point for upgrading Swallowing Chaos Arts Body Tempering ] In shot, everything in this world can be improved. With the system, it start the beginning of Chu Yan path in order to reach the peak of universe.

Novel tells the story of a girl who undergoes a cycle of reincarnation. Each time she dies in the normal world, she is reborn in a fantasy world. The story begins when Aiko Harada is hit by a truck and killed. She is reincarnated as a child into a family of missing vampires, where she is given the name Ruri Rikiin. After breaking the curse, Ruri begins to pursue her dream of establishing a group that controls everything.

With Audrey’s lost childhood memories, Aiden thought that making a mini garden full of good people surrounding her might be better because he knows that if she finds the truth she’ll never forgive him. But as Audrey finds out the missing pieces of her past, she’s slowly falling for the person whom she shouldn’t and that's the person who killed her parents, Aiden. Will their love for each other be pursued after knowing the truth? Will Audrey forgive Aiden’s lies? Did Aiden really kill Audrey’s parents?

After Darsh passed away, he was shocked to find himself transmigrated onto an unfamiliar alien planet. He was completely devoid of any advantages, lacking even a guiding system to assist him. Now, faced with a world shrouded in mysteries and perilous unknowns, how will he manage to survive?

Do you think I am a rural migrant worker in the city, how can become a Taoist temple? Childhood sweetheart, doctor, police flower, school flower, ring fat Yan thin, beauty and beauty...... This female lawyer is a lesbian? What, it's already straightened out. I didn't do anything? Xuanmen have five arts, mountain doctor destiny, see Hadi reveal the real God Xuanmen nine streams! A beautiful arrow, concealing great ingenuity......

The Demon King has been defeated. There was only one survivor of the final battle and now the isekai world is in chaos; one abandoned adventurer must either choose find a way home or save the world.

With his lips hanging just above her ear, he whispered. "I haven't even started, Lily." Determined to make her life a living hell, enigmatic billionaire Asher Blackwood goes after college student Lily Grant with everything he has in a bid to make her pay for disrespecting him at his event. The harder he tries, the harder she fights, the more friction they create. In the midst of betrayal, a dark past and a dwindling future, they find themselves constantly entangled in each other's business. With no one willing to back down, it is a tedious, yet unrelenting path to freedom.

Sunz was born with an unknown ability given only a sword from birth but had no idea of what to do, until one faithful day his ability got reawakened and it's his choice to live his old life or explore his new one with the help of his friend Jihu. At first, Sunz was invited by Jihu to see his Grandpa's tournament in Korea. But the invitation as a Visitor soon changed to an invitation as a Contestant. Now having a chance to compete at Jihu's Grandpa's tournament to find the next member of the Water Clan. But to have a chance at competing in the tournament Sunz needs to win against one of the Inspector. Even if he can defeat the Inspector, can he defeat the other Contestants, who are there for the same reward? An inexperienced nobody joining the World of Experts. Can he survive or will he die without achieving ANYTHING?

This story revolves around the divine garden and its inhabitants and their disobedience to its creator. Are they doomed to despair, or will they find their way among the disarray, or maybe the answers lie in the mysteries of the past? 

Liu (Musk) is a man that is reinacanated from modern earth into an era of humans primitive beasts reigning supreme. Due to chance he gains insights and with his previous life imagination, manages to reach the limit of strength in his current world, and in an attempt to seek the way forward, is swept by void turbulence into another dimension. When he finds himself in a new environment, that could give him unlimited opportunies, a powerful being from the immortal faction that seemed to have deduced his arrival offers him a chance. ***Book cover not mine: If Owner requires it removed please inform me!*** Support and feedback can be made through: patreon.com/EmpyreanSanimation

When Ethan, a jaded tech entrepreneur, reluctantly agrees to a blind date set up by his best friend, he expects nothing more than a forgettable evening. The woman waiting for him, Lila, is enchanting from the start—mysterious, alluring, and seemingly perfect in every way. As they walk through the city’s dimly lit streets and share stories under the glow of the moon, Ethan begins to believe that Lila might be the one to break through his guarded heart. But what was supposed to be the start of a beautiful romance becomes a suspenseful game of trust and survival as Ethan wrestles with the knowledge that some secrets are better left undiscovered.

The planet Atheria rests on the outskirts of the Galaxy. This is where Aurelia spends her days after narrowly escaping the destruction of her home planet, ruined by the greed of her people. With her original world lost, Atheria has become her new home. Alongside her best friend Zayne, they navigate daily life on a planet teeming with wandering creatures. Aurelia encounters unlikely individuals who become intertwined in her life, captivated by her presence. Among them is someone connected to her hidden life, leading her to uncover a deadly plan, previously executed, that had caused numerous deaths.

In the vibrant city of Lumera, where magic and reality intertwine, Elara is a talented young artist whose paintings possess an uncanny ability to influence the world around her. Unbeknownst to her, Elara is the last descendant of a legendary artist whose works once shaped the very fabric of reality. Her quiet life takes a dramatic turn when she inherits a mystical locket and a letter from her late grandmother, Isabella, revealing a hidden legacy of powerful magic. As Elara’s artworks begin to manifest real changes, she is drawn into a secret world of magical beings and ancient prophecies. With the help of her best friend, Milo, who has his own hidden abilities, Elara discovers that her art is the key to balancing the magical disturbances threatening Lumera. Their journey uncovers a prophecy that ties their destinies together, leading them to confront rival magical factions and a hidden conspiracy. As the stakes rise and their feelings for each other deepen, Elara and Milo must navigate a web of intrigue and danger. They face personal and external challenges that test their trust and resolve. In the climactic battle against a hidden force manipulating the magical conflict, Elara must embrace her heritage and confront her greatest fears to restore harmony and secure their future. **"The Art of Enchantment"** is a tale of magic, destiny, and romance, where every brushstroke carries the weight of an ancient legacy and the promise of a new dawn.

When you know your world is changing and everyone around you are different, what will you do? Flanella with her mother and father who are doctors move to a new house and a new area they have never been to before. Being a loner and introverted child, Flanella doesn't have many friends. On Flanella's first day of school, that's when her life changed. She met two young men who made her life vibrant again. However, it was these two young men who ultimately threatened Flanella's life. Flanella doesn't realize that she has entered a world where no one knows they really exist. Did Flanella manage to get out of that world or did she choose to stay with them, letting go of her beloved family. Join the journey of The Taron Secret .... ====================================== Disclaimer: Be wise to read and comment, this manuscript is the original property of Ratna Fa, any plagiarism and intentionally trying to copy or copy it will be subject to criminal sanctions according to government regulations in force in Indonesia. Thank you. My Instagram @_ratnafa READ MY OTHER BOOK : DOKTER TAMPAN JATUH CINTA (END) KETIKA DIA SELINGKUH (END) HOPE - OH MY ANGELS (ON GOING) THE LOVE MAZE (ON GOING) : : :

"After the tragic loss of her fiancé David, renowned artist Clara finds herself consumed by grief and determination. Driven to uncover the truth behind his murder, she plunges into an intense investigation that leads her into a dark world of jealousy and rivalries within the art community. As Clara confronts her own fears and unravels dangerous secrets, she discovers that the truth may be more deadly than she ever imagined."

Cleodora Lombardi is the daughter of Jace Lombardi, the heiress to the Mafia throne. She’s cold, scary, heartless, and the favorite. She’s got it all but what if the people who she trusted the most are the ones to break her trust. Will she be able to choose her enemies and her friends or will she crumble at the lies and deceptions everyone has done? Join Cleo as she uncovers all the lies from her past.

Presented with an impossible moment, a wary James relents, accepting a contract of dubious origins; back amongst the living, he slaves an animated corpse to his self-indulgent bidding. In Udoris, another Great War looms on the horizon; one borne of greed, vengeance and a warmongering undead’s seemingly petulant whims. ~ Discord: https://discord.gg/qAe9S9myUk