Bound To You

In a world of hidden pasts and intricate fates, Alice never expected that a single plane journey would lead to a life-altering proposal—a contract marriage to Alex, a mysterious stranger with a dark, alluring presence. Though he initially refuses, they soon discover an uncanny truth: they were unknowingly promised to each other by their families, and their paths were always meant to intertwine. As Alice moves to the Gray's mansion to honor this arrangement, she unearths secrets about Alex that bind them even deeper than family obligations. Raised by a mafia boss yet now reunited with his real parents, Alex carries scars from a life spent on the edges of crime and loyalty. Unbeknownst to Alice, his family history holds the key to a traumatic incident in her past—her mother's tragic murder. Through twists of fate, betrayal, and hidden affections, Alice and Alex find themselves caught in a dance of desire and danger. As their connection grows, so does the revelation of a shared, tragic history that binds them far beyond any contract. But will the truth of Alex’s family and the buried sins of the past be too much to overcome, or will it be the final key that brings them together in a love worth fighting for? In this journey of love, redemption, and the unraveling of painful secrets, Alice and Alex will be forced to confront their own darkness to find the light they never knew they needed.

WARNING [R18] "Right now," Zamian whispered, his voice low and sultry, "I'll make sure you only call my name." "Z-Zamian, what are you... what are you doing?" she gasped as he pulled her even closer, their bodies fitting together perfectly. She could feel the warmth radiating from him, a magnetic force drawing her in. "Shh," he whispered against her ear, his breath warm and tantalizing. "Not yet. Save that voice for later." **** Mira Adams, a 19-year-old girl, ran into the forest to escape the death that the war had brought her. Little did she know, she would meet Zamian Zan, a mysterious stranger who took her in for reasons unknown. She escaped the next day. On her 21st birthday, she finally left the small village after pleading with her grandfather, who agreed for reasons she didn’t understand. Little did she know, she was destined to marry the stranger she had met two years earlier. Zamian, now 23, is a CEO and secretly the king of a hidden kingdom. He marries Mira due to a debt her late father owed him, but that wasn't his only reason—he told her he wanted a child from her, though his true motives remain a mystery to her.

In the mystical world of Eryndor, young Ryo dreams of becoming a legendary Beast Tamer. Raised in the modest village of Arcton, he idolizes the tamers who bond with magical beasts, gaining incredible power. Despite humble beginnings, Ryo is determined to make a name for himself. One fateful day, he discovers a wounded beast near his village, forming a rare bond that grants him his first magical companion. But Ryo quickly learns that being a tamer is more challenging than he imagined. With his beast by his side he will prove that even the most unlikely hero can change the world’s fate. He faces a question: will his dreams lead him to greatness or force him to Despair?

When book editor Liriel stumbles upon a mysterious novel in a forgotten corner of an old library, she never expects it to draw her into a world beyond her own. As she flips through the book’s pages, Liriel finds herself inside the dark world of Ashwood— a kingdom haunted by shadows. Then, there’s the 'villain of story'—Lucian Aldric Vaelan, the enigmatic prince who seems to know more than he lets on, whose gaze lingers a moment too long, and whose touch is a dangerous promise. Under his watchful eye, Liriel is drawn deeper into a web of political intrigue and ancient curses, Where the more she explores, the more she realizes she may be entangled in a story that was never just a story. Caught between reality and the shadowed corridors of Ashwood’s court, Liriel must choose: stay close to Lucian and risk her heart, or find a way home before she loses herself in his world entirely. But Lucian has his own plans. And in a kingdom ruled by fear and power, no one escapes the Villain Prince unscathed.

Sofia, reeling from her fiancé Julian's infidelity with her step-sister Rachel, finds herself lost and heartbroken. In a whiskey-fueled night, she crosses paths with Liam, a mysterious and enigmatic figure from her past. As Sofia navigates her shattered heart, she awakens in Liam's estate, surrounded by memories of their complicated past. Regret and introspection overwhelm her as she realizes her mistakes and the depth of Liam's devotion. With a newfound understanding, Sofia seeks redemption and a second chance. But Liam's hurt feelings and guarded heart pose significant obstacles. Can Sofia make amends and reclaim their lost love, or will the scars of her past prove insurmountable?

When Sienna LaRosa gets sold into a forced marriage with the feared mob boss Dante Moretti to pay off her father's debt, her life turns into a risky game of control, hidden truths, and double-crossing. She wants to break free from her situation and fights against the domineering Dante, but as sparks of desire catch fire between them, their lack of trust grows into something way more risky: a love that consumes them. With foes hiding among Dante's close associates and a brutal rival family looking to wipe them out, can Sienna find her way through the treacherous mob world without losing who she is, or will she end up as just another piece in Dante's shadowy scheme?

Loved by Logan Maverick, who is seven years younger than her, Grace finds it hard to accept his love—especially since she has been married before, while Logan is a rising model in the spotlight. However, as time passes and Logan’s persistence grows, her heart softens, and she begins to see him as her last hope. Insecurity constantly plagues her, particularly since Logan is a famous model with many fans and always pursued by paparazzi. She tries to distance herself multiple times, but Logan holds her back, even making their relationship public, leaving her with no way to escape. Yet, this only brings her waves of criticism from Logan’s fans and family, who mock her for her age and social status. On top of that, she must deal with Logan's childish, emotional, mischievous, and selfish behavior, making the relationship feel toxic. Will she be able to endure? Or will Logan keep holding on to her? Will his reckless behavior drive Grace away in the end?

Wei Jun, haunted by his tumultuous past and shrouded in a veil of deceit, flees from the only home he has ever known. His desperate escape leads him to a fateful encounter with a mysterious stranger, an event that drastically alters the course of his life in unimaginable ways. Following his untimely death, Wei Jun's restless spirit finds itself transmigrated to a parallel universe, a place teeming with unfamiliarity and new possibilities. As he navigates this strange new world, he strives to learn from the mistakes that plagued his former existence. However, he is taken aback when he realizes that he can only recall selected fragments of his past: the vivid memory of a tattered red hoodie, the stinging memory of betrayal, and the suffocating web of lies he had told. Hence, he decides to live in the new body peacefully in the Qingtian sect. But the demonic sect Mo Jiao starts killing soldiers of the Qingtian sect by a trap. Wei Jun with Li Chen, Zhang Ru, Mei Ling, and Jing Yi decides to face the demonic sect and conquer peace in their sect.

Rowan Creed, a teenage boy with a passion for adventure, longs for a treasure hunt in a world that seems devoid of real excitement. After discovering a second-hand metal detector at a garage sale, he dedicates his summer to searching for hidden treasures along the beaches of Ashmere. After an unsuccessful day combing the familiar shores for relics, Rowan decides to venture deeper into the wilderness, leading him to a secluded beach untouched by modern explorers. It is here that Rowan uncovers a mysterious silver coin that unlocks a series of magical events. This coin, once transformed into a locket, grants him the ability to see hidden magical wonders around him and ultimately leads him to a ship trapped within a bottle in an ancient cave. Unbeknownst to him, this ship is a gateway between worlds, and when he releases it, Rowan is transported to an abandoned island.

Anaka, a factory worker for Majaka, the world's largest steel company, feels trapped in his mundane job. During a catastrophic explosion at the factory, Anaka risks his life to save his friend Keiji, only to be buried under debris and left for dead. But instead of dying, Anaka wakes up as an infant in a new world filled with magic. With memories of his past life, he begins to navigate this strange, mystical place, wondering why he was reborn and what his new purpose might be.

Drake, an eighteen-year-old ordinary boy, was unexpectedly summoned from Earth to the magical realm called Elandor by Lena, a powerful Water Dragon Queen. She needed him to rid her body of bloodbane poison, and the only way to do so is through intimacy, an ancient ritual. But when the ritual ended, Drake absorbed not only Lena’s poison but also her fabled reverse scale, granting him incredible powers and marking the beginning of his transformation into a mage. Banished from the water dragon’s territory after the ritual, Drake is left to fend for himself in this unfamiliar world. To survive, he joined the Diamond Mage Academy and began to forged his own path. As he honed his powers, he made loyal friends and, along the way, found himself irresistibly drawn into the lives and struggles of the dragon monarchies. His once simple existence spiralled into something much larger as he formed deep bonds and built a harem filled with dragon queens from different territories. Drake’s hope for a normal life got shattered when he’s swept into a world crisis, facing a man known as Tiberius Victor, the mastermind behind the Crimson Rot catastrophe that plagued Elandor. Battling Tiberius across fierce wars, Drake realised Elandor is only a small fraction of a vaster world known as Avalon, a realm filled with mages of unimaginable power. This larger world doesn’t attract him, though, until his four dragon queens, Lena, Xena, Rena, and Zena, ascended to Avalon, leaving him behind. Drake committed to mastering his powers, reaching the pinnacle of magic in his current world (Elandor) as an archmage (9th Circle Mage), determined to reunite with his wives. Yet, as he journeys forward, he uncovers shocking truths about Avalon, his own mysterious origins, and the existence of entire worlds beyond his imagination. ***join my discord for group**** (share your thoughts) https://discord.gg/chcBMzXW

In a world where Livia Callen is chosen from among several young women to compete for the heart of the crown prince, Cassian Valerius, her life changes drastically. From a simple caste, Livia is taken to the grand palace of Altheon, where, along with the other contestants, she must undergo intense training to prove that she is worthy of being the next queen. ... P.S.: This story will also be published simultaneously in Royal Road (RR) and Webnovel (WN). So don't miss the updates on your favorite sites! P.P.S.: For exclusive content and early updates, check out my Patreon page!

In a world where intelligent species are as many as starts observable in the night.There exists Guardians of humanity, The Wardens. The wardens were the protectors of the human clans and they were known as heroes. Heroes of what you might ask?,Well in this world of chaos,there was no race who were safe.Not humans,not dragons,not goblins.No race was safe from each other.Each race were at war at each other,either for resources or power,nothing was left.Everything was an excuse for war.This was the rise of the wardens.The wardens or otherwise the protectors of humanity would destroy any race who would try to extinct the humans and they had powerful and awful ways of doing it. Just as time went on passing,Humanity lived in peace and so did the Wardens. However This peace among wardens wasn't lived on forever, Shadow the warden of shadows was not the same as the other wardens, no he was different. He wanted to destroy the human race and rule the races.So he did what he had to. Over the years of fighting with the oher races, he kept their shadows and wanted to release them for his conquest. His time had reached and he had released the shadows he extracted from killing the most powerful beasts. Suddenly the wardens were up against millions of creatures all alone, all millions of shadows fighting for the Emperor of Shadows. The Warden, Shadows. Although much was sacrificed the wardens won, but the losses overweighed the gains as almost 99 percent of wardens were gone and died along he war, only leaving 5 wardens. WARDEN OF FLAMES WARDEN OF WAVES WARDEN OF CRYSTALS WARDEN OF THUNDER WARDEN OF WINDS However the 5 wardens were totally worn out, so inorder to revive their power back they had to go to slumber for 100 years. Humanity knew that they're hopes were gone however they couldn't hold the inevitable thus they built the citadels to honor the 5 wardens and let them sleep. The wardens made their promise to return and help humanity but finally after 100 years, Ashfall the warden of Flames is shocked as he wakes up to a peaceful era where all the races of the globe live harmoniously among each other. What will Ashfall do in a world that he is forgotten. A world where he has no purpose. Will he finally rest peacefully. ––– Yes, use of mana Is present in this world. So is spells, magic and also all kinds of races are present, from dragons to goblins to you name it.. Also it follows slice of life theme. Any other questions will be answered in the comment section under author's review.

To you, who taught me what it feels to be loved…

A man in his thirties was standing in front of she-devil's grave, under everyone's watchful eyes, he dropped the flower to her coffin, his tone was full of ridicule. "Congrats on your death." Next year he came, "I won. You lost to me and I will live well. Just rot in there." Next year he came again, "I have a pretty girlfriend and I will marry next year. My life is good. Nothing to worry about." Next year he came once more, "I will stop visiting and forget you! My life is better without you! See, I live well!" But he came again the next year and the years after that. People said he was hunted by his so-called arch-enemy. That even after death, the devil did not even let him go. He stood in front of her grave. His once handsome face had turned old and wrinkly. "Bei Sangyun, I cursed you. You are not allowed to rest in peace. You must be suffering there like me, right? You devil..." He might be the last one standing. But his life was the same as the dead's- lifeless and empty. He did not live well, he never once marry and his heart was never at peace. And it was all the fault of one person. ***** Bei Sangyun was a big bully in high school. The target of her bullying was the skinny boy in her grade, Fei Chuan. They were classmates once in kindergarten and met again in high school. But one day, just a year left before graduation, the big bully suddenly changed. One day, Fei Chuan hesitantly opened his locker. The other night, the big bully said that she left something in his locker. He did not really want to open it. He was afraid a poisonous snake would come out of his locker. However, his report card was there. With gritted teeth, the young boy opened it. However, what appeared was not a hideous thing as he expected, but a bright pink letter with a little heart sticker as a seal. It turned out, the surprise was scarier than a snake. Was this a new form of torture? Since then, Bei Sangyun relentlessly chased the young Fei Chuan until the two got married. ****** This is a story of rebirth. The two arch-enemies who could not live under the same sky had become sweet lovers.

Life could have been soo easy if only Zee had chosen the life of a farmer. But that was not her path. Conflict, and battle, that is the life she wanted. A heroic warrior, charging into battle to save princes and defend the weak. Life is not always the same as what you read in stories. And Zee quickly learns this cruel fact. Thrown into conflict she must first survive, and once she does that, she needs to find her way back home.

After years of being trapped in a loveless marriage, Zola finally finds the courage to divorce her husband and start fresh. However, her newfound freedom is short-lived when she runs into an old friend, Rahim, whom she had drifted apart from years ago. Rahim, now a successful businessman, sees an opportunity to manipulate Zola into helping him with a delicate situation involving her former in-laws. Desperate to keep her past buried and move on with her life, Zola reluctantly agrees to Rahim's demands. As they work together to navigate the complex web of lies and deceit surrounding her former in-laws, Zola and Rahim find themselves drawn to each other in ways they never expected. Despite their tumultuous history, they can't deny the undeniable connection between them. But as their feelings deepen, Zola and Rahim must confront the ghosts of their pasts and decide if they are willing to risk everything for a chance at love. Will they be able to overcome the obstacles standing in their way, or will their tangled history ultimately tear them apart?

In a world where magic was once as common as the wind, an ancient spell split the realm into four isolated lands, each tied to a different element: Fire, Water, Earth, and Air. Generations have passed, and the memory of unity has faded into legend. But when an ancient prophecy awakens, the balance between these realms begins to unravel. Seventeen-year-old Kaelen, an apprentice blacksmith from the Fire Realm, has always felt different. Haunted by dreams of strange lands and people he has never met, he learns that he is bound by blood to each of the realms. When his village is destroyed by a monstrous force from beyond the fire plains, Kaelen is thrust into a journey to unite the fractured realms and restore the magic that once bound them.

He has lost everything he thought he could. His love, his family, His life, What more can he loose? His Sanity? Find out as he unravels time to find out he can loose all those things again and loose even more.

Friends and foes , heroes and villians, kings and queens, lords and commons, war unifies all. fifteen years after the first holy war,, the tides of fate herald the bearings of a new war, a war deadlier than any fought before, the war where the question is not who shall win but rather who shall survive

Alessia Thompson, a brilliant and determined businesswoman, is forced to marry Ethan Blackwood, the son of Reginald Blackwood, a ruthless corporate mogul. The marriage is a business arrangement, brokered by their families to merge their companies and secure a lucrative deal. Alessia's family, the Thompsons, have built their business empire through hard work and integrity. However, after her father's sudden death, the company is vulnerable to takeover. Reginald Blackwood sees an opportunity to expand his own empire and offers to merge the companies, but only if Alessia agrees to marry his son. Ethan Blackwood, a charming and successful businessman, is also trapped in this loveless union. He is secretly in love with Sophia, a woman from a lower social class, but his father's ambition and greed have forced him to abandon his true love. As Alessia and Ethan navigate their arranged marriage, they must confront their own demons and the dark secrets surrounding their families' business dealings. Despite their initial reluctance, they begin to develop feelings for each other, but their love is threatened by the very forces that brought them together.

WARNING: This story will contain adult content After Thanos gave Loki the scepter the mind stone hidden inside unexpectedly activates, showing Loki that his plans to conqueror Earth were doomed to failure from the very beginning, ultimately leading to his death at the hands of Thanos. To avoid his fate he creates a new plan, far more glorious and ambitious than conquering a planet of primitives. He sets his sights on collecting the infinity stones for himself to create a kingdom of his own to rule. In his search he discovers Vers(Carol Danvers), a living infinity gauntlet that he can use to safely harness the full power of the stones. He captures her, using the mind stone to dominate her will, and turn the powerful and proud warrior into his unwilling slave. Stripped of her powers, and military training, Vers(Carol) finds herself more vulnerable than ever been before, slipping further and further under the control of the God of Mischief as she battles against her growing submissive desires and lust.

Tyren lantern has awoken with the knowledge of his world as a game. in said game he is seen as failure by his family and becomes a boss. believing this to be a dream he gets out of bed to unknowingly face the worst day of his young life. Uploads usually happen on the weekend

Netro Needs to cope with losing his robot friend thunter, he creates another robot named Neyxtou, and little does he know this robot would be In Trouble.

In a realm where powerful sorcerers enslave and control individuals endowed with magical abilities known as 'Shadows,' a young orphan named Kael discovers his unique power to absorb and manipulate the abilities of these Shadows. Forced to flee his home after an encounter with ruthless sorcerers, Kael embarks on a perilous journey that plunges him into a deadly game of cat and mouse. As he navigates a treacherous world filled with corrupt nobles, ancient magical entities, and the ever-watchful eye of a shadowy figure known only as *The Archon*, Kael grapples with the darkness within himself. With the help of a fierce ally, Lyra, he seeks to uncover the truth behind his abilities and the mysterious whispers of the past. In a landscape of shifting alliances, Kael must forge new bonds with those who resist the Archon while deciphering the line between friend and foe. As the forces of darkness tighten their grip, Kael and his allies must confront their own fears and face unimaginable trials to prevent a catastrophic reckoning that threatens to consume their world. In this gritty and immersive tale, *Bound by Darkness* explores themes of power, corruption, and redemption, where magic comes at a terrible cost, and the shadows of the past hold the key to an uncertain future.