Ana Pascal Stranger Than

After a daring rescue by a mysterious girl, Crinix and Takahishi escape the confines of a mental asylum, Their world is turned upside down when they discover that terrifying creatures known as Grims - monstrous beings that feed on humans secretly inhabit the human realm. Forced to flee to the Shadow Realm, a dimension hidden from human eyes, Crinix and Takahishi are forced into becoming Grim Hunters. With their freedom hanging in the balance, they embark on perilous missions to battle an array of unholy creatures.Joined by seasoned Grim Hunters Shina and Shinro, they must fight to stay alive.

Synopsis Ella Carter never imagined her name would be tied to scandal, secrets, or a billion-dollar empire. Forced into a sudden marriage to the cold and commanding Xavier King—heir to a powerful legacy—she believes she’s just a pawn in a game she doesn’t understand. But behind Xavier’s icy gaze lies a man battling shadows of his past, and behind Ella’s quiet strength is a truth even she doesn’t fully know. When old family secrets begin to surface—secrets involving mental institutions, betrayal, and a child erased from history—their marriage of convenience turns into something far more dangerous. As enemies close in and lies unravel, Ella and Xavier must decide whether their fragile alliance can survive... or transform into something real. In a world where love was never part of the plan, can two broken hearts fight for a future they didn’t choose—but might desperately need?

She wasn’t meant to stand in the spotlight. Not with her raw voice, untamed spirit, and a heart that refused to bend to the rules of fame. But when the world tried to silence her, she sang louder. In a glittering industry built on perfection, she chose truth — even when it came at the cost of love, reputation, and her place on the stage. He saw her fire before she did. He stood by her when no one else dared. But when pressure cracked their fragile connection, he let go… and she was forced to rise alone. Through whispered betrayals, haunting melodies, and a silence heavier than any applause, she discovers that freedom is not the absence of pain — but the decision to sing through it anyway. And when he returns — too late, too tender, and yet still hers — they share one final kiss that doesn’t save them… but leaves a note behind that no one else will ever hear. More Than Free is a heartbreaking and luminous story of self-discovery, first love, and the music that remains long after the song ends.

This Dark story contains raw and unfiltered mature contents. Strictly R18+. Read with caution. Ella had lost everything. After her mother’s accident, her father married someone else and pushed her aside, choosing his new family over her. Her friends slowly left, and she was left to deal with everything alone. She spent all her money to keep her mother on life support. Now, she was broke, exhausted, and barely holding on. Then Nicholas showed up. He was a stranger—handsome, confident, and calm. But what shocked her most was the marriage certificate he brought. According to him, they got married in Vegas. The problem? Ella doesn’t remember it at all. She already has too much to deal with—her sick mom, the hospital bills, and her fiancé, who has been her only support. She can’t afford to lose him now. But Nicholas won’t go away. He says he’s her husband, and he wants her to come with him. Ella feels drawn to him in a way she can’t explain. He sees through her like no one else does. She knows she should walk away. She knows she should stay with the safe life she’s trying to hold on to. But something about Nicholas pulls her in—and she’s scared he might break her in the end. TW: DOMESTIC ABUSE, MENTAL HEALTH SCENES, ROUGH SEXUAL ACTS.

Daniel Thompson, the disgrace of his powerful family. A man branded as a good-for-nothing ex-con, shunned by society, and deemed unworthy of even a passing glance. No sane woman would dare marry him… except for Maria, the forsaken daughter of the Falcone family, who unknowingly walks into an arranged marriage with a man cloaked in shadows. But Maria didn’t just marry a stranger, she married a two-faced maniac. A man with a past so dangerous it could shatter everything. A man whose enemies whisper his name in fear. What happens when the world discovers who Daniel really is? Why did he bury his true identity in the first place? And most chilling of all… what twisted plan does he have for his new bride? Two black sheep. One deadly game. When secrets unravel and sparks ignite, will Maria regret the day she said, “I do”?

Crossing path is either a destiny or a curse

There's nothing more important than love, Mila always told herself. Even when her boyfriend cheated on her and accused her of stealing, leading to her being fired, Mila still held onto her belief. For a 24-year-old young woman to survive in a big city where she knew nobody but her cheating boyfriend, Mila had to look for work elsewhere not just anywhere, but The Montclair Club. For one night, she served as a salesperson for the launch of a new wine. As the saying goes, (In vino veritas) Truth in wine. Mila's truth was letting her hair down and having fun just for one night. The innocent woman had her own taste of a 'one wild night.' The result? A positive pregnancy test. Mila became pregnant by the hot-tempered, international playboy and heir of the Montclair Conglomerate, from a family of old money. Zyran Ciro Montclair is known to have a special hatred for the words family and poor. He only believes that the poor are leeches and liars. At the moment, the luxury of pride wasn't something Mila could afford. Jobless, pregnant, and left alone in the big city, Mila decided to go after her baby's daddy. Even if he might reject her, she had to try. And somehow, in her pursuit, she ended up on the early morning news: 'Noblesse Oblige: Montclair Heir to Marry an Unknown Poor Country Girl. It's giving Rich Prince and The Pauper. A 21st-century Fairytale.' What could possibly go wrong? you may ask. Stepping into the rarefied and unhinged world of the Montclairs, Mila realized that their realm wasn't the same as her world of black and white. Her perception of life was turned upside down, and she couldn't help but wonder. What could be so poisonous yet so good as power and money? Will Mila's love endure when faced with Zyran's 12 rules for their marriage, including the humiliating demand of: Rule No 6: “Submission is key: When I say kneel, you'll drop to all fours. Don't question it, just obey.” Will she allow herself to be consumed by the corruption that comes with wealth, or will she spread her innocence and show Zyran a world where people don't have to be used? Can their love survive the poisonous influences of power and money? . . . . . . Instagram account: Pluma_W143 Facebook page: Plumadidi Tiktok: @Plumadidi Cover belongs to me. Art by Kelveendraws

They said she died peacefully. That's what they always say, don't they? When someone slips away in a hospital bed - when the machines stop beeping, and the room goes quiet except for the sigh of grief no one dares to release. Peaceful. Like death is ever kind. I was five. Too young to understand why my mother wasn't waking up. Too small to make sense of the nurses whispering in the hallway or the way they looked at me, like I was already a problem they didn't know how to solve. Her name was Rebecca. She was twenty-five. And her blood betrayed her. They said it was cancer. Aggressive. Silent. A thief in the bloodstream. By the time they caught it, it had already taken everything. I was all she had. And when she left, I had no one. No father. No family. Just a name I couldn't pronounce, and a world I didn't belong to. The system chewed me up und spat me out. Foster homes. Group homes. Back and forth like a package No one ordered. Smiles that didn't last. Promises that broke before they were even spoken. Every time someone tried to "fix" me, I'd break first, make sure they knew I was no one's charity case. No one's second chance. Eventually they stopped trying. I got older. Quieter. I stopped waiting to be rescued and started fighting instead. Literally. Underground rings don't ask for backstories. Just fists. Blood. And that, at least, I could give them. Then one night, seventeen years into this messy life, someone knocked on my door. A stranger. Two of them, actually. His name was Marcello Mariano, a man I'd only ever heard of in headlines. CEO. Businessman. Untouchable. I knew his face from magazines. I knew his name from rumors. But I didn't know why he'd come for me. Or what kind of danger was following him. All I knew was that everything I thought I knew about my life... Was a lie. And now the weight I never asked for is trying to pull me under. But I won't drown. Not again.

Noah Valcrest is not a hero, nor a magic genius—he doesn't even know how he got here. One day, after an unexpected accident, he wakes up in a different yet familiar world: the world of the manhwa "The Reincarnation of the Sword Saint in the Academy." There's just one problem... it was new! What is he supposed to do now?

"A Stranger's Child” is a fictional work that explores sensitive issues including assault, trauma, depression, suicidal thoughts, and emotional recovery. While this story aims to raise awareness, encourage dialogue, and give a voice to survivors, it contains mature and graphic content intended for 18+ readers only. Reader discretion is strongly advised. Ava Westwood was only twenty when one night shattered her world. A school party she was never meant to attend. A blurred memory. A morning filled with pain, fear, and confusion. She couldn't remember what happened, only that something was deeply wrong. Weeks later, the truth began to surface in the most devastating way, she was pregnant. Struggling with silence, shame, and the weight of an unspeakable trauma, Ava finds herself alone judged by society, dismissed by family, and haunted by a face she cannot name. As she fights her way through the darkness, an unexpected light appears: Daniel Cruz, a wealthy, mysterious classmate who seems to care more than anyone else ever has. But not everything is as it seems. What begins as a tender, healing connection slowly turns into a dangerous spiral of secrets. And when Ava finally uncovers the truth, she’s faced with a horrifying realization. "A STRANGER'S CHILD” is a gripping, emotional journey of survival, strength, and self-discovery. Told through Ava’s raw and honest voice, this story aims to raise awareness about sexual violence, the trauma it leaves behind, and the power of uncovering the truth even when it hurts.

At 18, everyone awakens their supernatural ability. At 18, I got nothing. They said I was defective. They said I would die a nobody. But at 23, something inside me changed. I can copy any power I’ve seen. I can double it. Triple it. Break it. They abandoned me when I was weak. Now they’ll beg me to stop… when I’m too strong to be ignored.

The Stranger Who Knew Me is a gripping mystery-thriller that follows Lilith Aduna, a young woman with a past she desperately wishes to forget. After a traumatic event involving her brother, Nathan, Lilith walks away, leaving him behind in what she thought was an accident. However, Nathan survived, scarred and consumed by bitterness, and now, years later, he returns with a dangerous vendetta. The story begins as Lilith is forced to confront the chilling truth about her past when strange occurrences begin to unravel her life. The mysterious figure known only as "The Stranger" appears in the shadows of her life, pushing her closer to an unavoidable confrontation with Nathan. As Lilith’s world spins out of control, she finds herself tangled in a web of deceit, betrayal, and secrets, with Nathan pulling the strings from behind the scenes. As Lilith delves deeper into the mystery of Nathan’s survival and his descent into madness, she discovers unsettling truths about her own involvement in the night of the fire that changed everything. What she doesn’t know is that Nathan has been watching her every move, planning his revenge with a chilling precision. The stakes rise as the boundaries between past and present blur, and Lilith is forced to face not only the consequences of her past decisions but also the sinister force that Nathan has become. Part suspense, part psychological thriller, The Stranger Who Knew Me explores themes of guilt, revenge, identity, and the terrifying possibility that the one person you trust the most might be the one who’s been watching you all along. With an intense pace, unpredictable twists, and a jaw-dropping cliffhanger, this story will keep you at the edge of your seat, wondering who Lilith can trust, if anyone, and whether she can escape the twisted grip of the stranger who knows her better than she knows herself.

Synopsis – When We Were Strangers Emma Cruz and Liam Navarro have known each other since elementary school — two quiet souls sharing the same classrooms, hallways, and lunch breaks, yet never truly noticing each other. They weren’t friends, weren’t enemies, just two names that passed each other like strangers on a train. But during their final year of high school, fate brings them side by side once again — this time, as classmates in the same section. What begins as small talk soon grows into something deeper. Emma, the driven and organized honor student, and Liam, the quiet boy with a poet’s soul, find unexpected comfort in each other’s presence. Slowly, a quiet bond forms — one built not on grand gestures, but on shared silences, lingering glances, and the steady unfolding of trust. As they navigate academic pressures, family expectations, and the uncertainty of their future paths, Emma and Liam begin to redefine what it means to really *know* someone. But when life forces them to confront unspoken feelings and the possibility of separation after graduation, they must decide: will they remain just two people who finally noticed each other too late, or can their story become something more? Told across thirty emotionally rich chapters, *When We Were Strangers* is a slow-burn love story about timing, growth, and the quiet kind of love that blooms when you least expect it — the kind that changes everything.

Mei Xing finally found her passion in life again because of Jun Hong. He wished to proved to her that talent should not be wasted just cause of an unfortunate incident. As Mei Xing and Jun Hong spend more time together, Mei Xing starts to develop feelings for him. But then she found out Jun Hong already have a girlfriend?! Afraid of losing him, she act normal although sometimes she treated him differently in a special way compared to other boys. Will Mei Xing continue to choose to stay friends with Jun Hong? Or will she risk her friendship with Jun Hong by confessing with a chance of making things awkward for both of them? But most importantly, what does Jun Hong think of Mei Xing? A friend? A sister? Or someone special? *This story is impromptu and my original ideas. However, my ideas may have been inspired by animes or dramas that I've watch. I'm writing this for fun so I hope the readers enjoy reading it too. Do leave a comment so that I know whether the story seems interesting or need some more "sugar and spice" * Thank you ~

"She wasn't supposed to fall for him. Especially not him." He was off-limits. Always had been. Priti knew the rules—he was her brother’s rival, the one name that shouldn’t make her heart race. But when he shows up again, everything she thought she knew begins to shift. What starts as tension turns into something deeper... and far more dangerous. Now, she must choose between the life she’s always known and the pull of a connection she never expected.

Chu Yi had a flash marriage with a stranger. It was her grandmother's idea. However, she only saw him on the day they received their marriage certificate. She hadn't seen her for a year since then. One year later, Chu Yi found out that her CEO had just returned to the country. He seemed strangely familiar, but she couldn't recall where she'd met him. Everybody knew that Song Group's CEO, who never got close to any woman, was married. In fact, he was known to be someone who pampered his wife a great deal. Meanwhile, Chu Yi, who was the CEO's chief assistant, constantly complained about buying various gifts for her boss. Like other people. She was also envious of the CEO's wife who had never appeared in public. Her colleagues all felt jealous when they saw her running errands for the CEO. Suddenly, people began to talk in the office. "You can't get promoted by just being good at your job. You've got to be seductive too." "Mr. Song hates subordinates who have feelings for him. Don't ruin your own future." "Mr. Song is a married man. Know your place." To everyone's surprise, Chu Yi was the rumored Mrs. Song. "Of course, Chu Yi was just as surprised as everyone else. One day, when a cocktail party ended, a drunk Mr. Song whispered in her ear, "Honey~"

A book written about a young girl

Rainbound: A Pact Between Strangers By A.C. Black She ran to escape the past. He lives with secrets that refuse to stay buried. Together, they were never meant to meet—until the rain bound their paths. Elena thought she could vanish into the shadows of a new city, her past drowned by silence and storms. But when a figure from her nightmares resurfaces, hiding is no longer an option. Liam is a man of few words and watchful eyes. A photographer by trade and a protector by instinct, he recognizes something familiar in Elena’s fear—and something dangerous in her silence. Their connection is fast, fragile, and electrified by the threat closing in around them. As danger escalates and truths unravel, Elena and Liam must decide: will they keep running, or fight for the one thing they never thought they’d find—each other? A taut, emotionally charged romantic suspense, Rainbound is a story of survival, secrets, and the kind of love that can only be forged in the storm.

In an era where kingdoms rise and fall by the sword and the power of cultivation, King Li Yuan—feared as the “Crimson Dragon”—invades the Kingdom of Yue, determined to claim both land and power. But amidst the spoils of war, he finds something unexpected: Prince Rui, the last bloodline of Yue, rumored to possess a divine spiritual root that could make him the most powerful cultivator of his generation. Rather than executing Rui, Li Yuan makes a bold declaration: the prince will become his consort. Not just for love, but to bind Rui’s unparalleled cultivation potential to his own dynasty. Yet, Rui refuses to surrender—neither his heart nor his power. As he resists Li Yuan at every turn, their fates become entwined by an ancient prophecy, court conspiracies, and the dangerous path of dual cultivation. Enemies by birth, bound by destiny—will love bloom in the shadows of war and magic? Or will their ambitions and pride destroy them both?

What do you do when you're at a concert, dancing and trying to forget a colleague you've had a crush on, then suddenly a stranger grabs you from behind, and fucks you till you're too weak to stand? Yeah, that's my situation right now. Crushing on the handsome Alex - who, by the way, doesn’t know I exist - has made me make VERY crazy life decisions, including seeking the help of an arrogant love doctor, and disguising myself as a man just to work with him in his new company. And now, the same stranger from the concert, shows up behind me whenever, and fucks the hell outta me until I now crave him. Did I also mention that I hate my new boss? Yeah, Max Wellington is just so annoying, and it seems the feeling is mutual cause he hates me too.

One reunion. Countless secrets. After years apart, four best friends reunite for a dreamy vacation abroad, planning to relive their golden memories before life pulls them in different directions. What their old friends don’t know? These girls didn’t just grow up — they grew dangerous. Behind their laughter and love stories lie loaded secrets: each of them is part of a powerful underground mafia empire, trained to protect, deceive, and survive. But in a city far from home, where the past collides with the present, old flames return, trust is tested, and falling in love could mean falling into a trap. Because no one leaves the mafia. Not even for love.

Stilts is a quiet introverted girl who never wants to engage herself with anyone at all. Everything changes when she moves to a new school and somehow gets in between two boys and tries to solve the conflict between them. Not only that, she gets visits from a mysterious stranger who tells her his past and struggles. The two soon develop a tight bond but still, Stilts must find out who this mysterious stranger is and also fight off the fact that she's in love with all three of them.