Her Name Was Rose

Ace Hart and Raya Gray started hating each other since they started working together in the office. Unfortunately Raya works under Ace.

"You're breathing," 'Is he crazy?' Liora thought. 'of course I breathe.' She rolled her eyes inwardly at his stupidity but didn't dare to show it to him. Caspian kept staring at her, making Liora uncomfortable. She pulled her hand away, attempting to free herself from his grasp, but Caspian tightened his hold. "I'm not finished yet," he said before opening the door.

Small-town to big-city contemporary romance; CEO, trauma, healing. Resilient female lead and witty male lead 5/11/2024 ~ Helle Chevalier had lived her entire life in a small town. Her father passed away when she was young, so she grew up with her single mother. From the outside, it seemed a mundane but happy life. However, everything turned upside down when Orion Lennox entered her world. Revealing the town's secrets, he offered her a chance at a new life. Will she take his hand? Or will she remain in her familiar hell? "How about I offer you a contract?" Orion proposed confidently. "If you sign it, you'll become engaged to me. You'll live in a big city, and your mother can escape this town too. It's a win-win." "What do you take me for?!" Helle retorted, her eyes piercing into him. "... I said engaged. We won't have any sexual relationship." "….."

Fujima Shintaro was an orphan adopted by a dark organization named "Dark Souls". This organization are groups of assassin who eliminates people deserving death. To the people they uphold justice but in reality, they do it for the money. Fujima is a 1st year high school student who is a member of the organization and is labeled as a prodigy assassin. He would leave a rose on the chest of his victims earning him the nickname "Phantom Rose".

Amara, a celestial being, escapes a 200-year house arrest to explore the human realm with her bodyguards Mo Yue, Kane, and Ryo. Their journey encounters possessed acquaintances, demons, and the mysterious Kayden. Tensions rise with the arrival of Husani, revealing unexpected connections and family dynamics. As Amara takes commissions to earn celestial currency, she faces the threat of the Celestial Skies and delves into a world of illegal betting houses in a demon city. The plot intensifies with kidnappings and an unexpected reunion with Kyan, weaving a complex tale of fantasy, intrigue, and celestial politics.

Douglas Walter has spent ten years driven by a singular obsession: bringing down the ruthless syndicate that shattered his life. Haunted by the devastation left behind, he’s unyielding in his pursuit of justice. Then, Doris Thomas, a broken yet resilient survivor of the same syndicate, crosses his path carrying a secret that reignites his vendetta. Together, they’re thrust into a shadowy world of manipulation and betrayal, where every step forward reveals new dangers and hidden truths. As feelings between them deepen and forbidden love tempts him, Douglas faces a wrenching choice: pursue justice at any cost, or protect the one person who makes him question his resolve. But in a world where loyalty is fragile and deception is deadly, he can trust no one—not even himself.

In NWPSU, there are two famous campus figures: Romeo Cadence, the terrifying school bully, and Romeo Caspian, the genius school president. They say that the more you hate, the more you love, so because of their constant fighting, their relationship blossomed.

The light is here because the darkness exists. Just like that, the human realm exists because the demon realm is here. And in the great palace of the Blade Empire, a crown touches the peak of its glory before it falls from its grace. Lush Von Blade, the royal crown prince of one of the greatest Empire in the southern continent. He is loyal but betrayed. On the other hand, where even the Gods fear to set a foot on, a demon lord abides. His grace and cruelty have been unseen for centuries. He is the supremacy in the three realms. While Lush is the light, he is the darkness. Each exists because the other is here.

The barren harsh lands of the giants have been shrouded by a corpse of it's past self. The grass sucked of life and as black as the night moon sky, the animal life forced to survive for life eat anything and scramble to get nutrients from things that kill them. And at the cause of all this are humans. We follow the story of Julius a guardian who is casted down to the land of giants for reasons unknown for him as he struggles to make his way to the human world as he slowly starts to see the dark side of the race he once used to protect. and starts to appreciate and sympathise with the gargantuas that reside in the land of the giants and fall in love with their queen.

[Mature Content] What do you do when your only ruler is about to lose their life to an illness? Do you seek out every medical specialist you can find? Or do you bargain for the help of something supernatural? And what do you do when they come knocking for payment? Ever since Empress Arabella took the throne, there has been peace in the Empire, but she lacks a husband and an heir. When tragedy strikes as an unexplained illness takes over her body, her advises rush to the aid of someone who is only willing to help, if she agrees to marry him... With enemies turning to loves, and a love story that reaches through time. Will Arabella agree to the terms or allow death to take her? Tropes Included: Vampires - Who hurt you? - Dark Romance - Fated Mates - Enemies to Lovers - Touch Her & Die - Force Proximity - Supernatural - Morally Grey Villain - Spice - Dark Gothic Atmosphere.

the journey of a teen who struggles to find her roots

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Nora is a young slave girl who has spent her entire life serving the wealthy Clinton family. From a tender age, she has learned to be invisible—a "nobody" in the eyes of the world, existing only to serve and obey. Yet, as she grows older, Nora begins to question the life of servitude she’s been born into. She dreams of a life where she is her own master, free from the cruel control of her owners. But freedom seems like an impossible dream. The Clintons rule their household with an iron fist, especially Mrs. Clinton, who harbors dark secrets behind the walls of her grand home. The strange behavior of other slaves, especially Mary, raises Nora's suspicions about what truly happens in the dead of night. Meanwhile, Mr. Clinton’s unsettling interest in Nora adds to her sense of fear and foreboding. As Nora navigates the dangerous landscape of being a slave, she makes mistakes, forms relationships, and begins to understand the complexities of power, trust, and survival. The path to freedom is treacherous, but Nora is determined to rise above her circumstances and become someone—not just another forgotten soul in a world that treats her like nothing. "Nobody" is the story of Nora’s journey from powerlessness to independence. As she grows in strength and confidence, she learns that freedom comes with a price.

The story begins with Prince Nathaniel, a fearless warrior and heir to his kingdom, leading a campaign against the vampire covens that threaten his lands. During a climactic battle, Nathaniel confronts Lilith, the ancient and powerful Vampire Queen, believing her defeat will ensure peace. However, Lilith outmaneuvers Nathaniel, ensnaring him in a deadly trap. Rather than killing him, Lilith subjects Nathaniel to an ancient curse, transforming him into a woman named Natalia. Bound by the curse, Natalia is taken back to Lilith’s castle as her servant, torn between the remnants of her former identity and her new, altered form. At first, Natalia’s sole goal is to escape her captor and regain her former self, but her body betrays her with strange new desires and powers she cannot understand. Natalia is introduced to the world of vampire politics, witnessing the depravity and grandeur of Lilith’s court. She struggles with her changing identity, hating the sensuality of her new form while being reluctantly drawn to Lilith's commanding presence. Lilith begins to manipulate Natalia emotionally and physically, pulling her deeper into her web of control. Despite her hatred for the vampire queen, Natalia cannot deny the pull between them.

Something very bad happens one night while the girls were out. They go the library to find out more about it. Then they are trapped in the library, who knows for how long? Will they ever get out, or will they be trapped in it forever?

Niya is an 18-year-old cheerful girl who has the biggest secret laid inside her - that she remembers her previous life. Rejected by her own family. Niya had lost faith in any kind of relationship when she encountered a lover from her past. Young Jack, a 25 years old CEO of an industry named EMPIRE in England, who has achieved a lot at his young age. His cold demeanor is enough to send shivers into everyone's body. But there is something different about this man's identity. ------ "Open the door, Niya ", voiced a man in his cold yet commanding tone as he knocked on the door. " N-no, I will not ", Niya stuttered in a trembling voice as she stepped back into the room. " Niya, let's not play this hide and seek game. If you won't open the door in the next three seconds, then I might break this door ", the man stated with an affirmed voice as before. The man counted till two and stepped closer as he almost was going to count three when the door was opened. " Thank you for opening the door, my love!" He said as he entered inside, closing the door behind him. ----- Will Niya who knows the truth about Jack's identity will ever fall for him? Let's dive into the story to know more!!

When a beautiful young lady discovers she was adopted, only for her to be sold off, she does not know how to face her mother. Unaware of her true existence and fate, she ran off to discover that she might be the one the Crown Prince was searching for. A beautiful rose who could either bring sweet fragrance through her existence or be a bloody throne. What will she choose? -------------- [Add the book to your library if you liked the story] Note: This is an original story by IrisSky and not a translation :)

(Under Massive edits and restructuring - Done till Ch5) While searching for her missing brother, Charlotte's quest led her to Dante Vittorio, a prince from a neighbouring kingdom. Their meeting in the city's shadows sparked an unexpected alliance born of necessity and intrigue. As they delved deeper into the mystery, Charlotte was drawn to Dante's devilish charm. Their partnership evolved into something more—a forbidden romance that bloomed amidst the chaos of their mission. However, Charlotte carries dangerous secrets that could jeopardize everything, including their growing love. Would she risk exposing the truth to Dante, knowing it could unravel their bond? Or would she keep her secrets guarded, even if it meant sacrificing their relationship? As Charlotte grappled with these dilemmas, she wondered: Could their love survive the shadows of her hidden past?

"What happened to her?" Cloe looked upon the poor girl, her arm broken out of her shoulder, a dagger stuck in it. She had a bruised cheek, swollen, and blood covered her dried lips. Her breathing was slow, like she was about to fade away. " a poem i wrote for the book Love will follow you, and the heavy burden of responsibilities will crash; emotions will die, and new ones will be reborn. Death will arise, but life will return. -im not a professional writer, so i hope you can understand my grammar mistakes-

Kanna Kinryuu is a twenty-two-year-old woman that works at a company, which she herself, has made it become one of the best companies in the city. Being the daughter of a very wealthy businessman. Kanna has lived all her life in the high ranks of society. She is a genius, who is good at any subject. But her independent life was interrupted by an arranged marriage by her father. Nicholas Gabi, a twenty-four-year-old man from the slums of the Philippines, is her new husband by the command of her father. Kanna doesn't want her father to decide how her life goes, so she tries to go in her own way. Will she succeed? or will she find out something about their marriage?

Yoon Myung-Hee was looking for a new job when she found a high paid job as a secretary. But she never know that her boss hid a big secret that could put her in great danger if she leaked it. Shin Hyun-Ki just fired his secretary and in no time, he found a replacement for his secretary but this time, the secretary was not just an ordinary secretary. He needs to be extra careful when she's around. As a CEO, he promised himself that he would never fall in love with commoners but one day, he decided that he broke his promise. Both of them have a secret that they must protect in order to keep themselves alive until one day, someone purposely leaked their secrets and they had to protect each other because of it.

Gifted a candle that was said to make wishes come true, Alice Clemente burned it to find herself awake in a different world. She had wished for a life of adventure away from the city and its routine. With her wish granted, she was no longer in the 21st century and was instead lost in the middle of the Kingdom of Gladiolum, a place reminiscent of the 1800s. With luck, she soon gained connections to the rich and powerful of this new world— the nobility. However, how much of it was good and how much of it would eventually be detrimental? After all, mingling with royals not only meant extravagance and daily parties. It also meant warfare and death. Caught in the middle of the two princes and other nobles, Alice would soon have to face the battle between those two royal brothers― a fight for the throne. She had wished for adventure, after all, and she received just as such. Kept in the center of all this, would Alice be able to emerge from the rabbit hole unscathed? Or will the overwhelming troubles of love and war be too much for her to bear? *** “And what if you, too, are unable to help?” Alice threw the question back. “What if helping would risk everything?” Spade didn’t miss a beat. “You are everything.” “Don’t say things that you don’t mean,” Alice chided. “You’ll leave a trail of broken hearts.” “And would you believe me if I say that I have no intention of breaking yours?” Spade countered. “However, mine is yours to play with. Shatter it, fix it, do anything you desire. As long as it feels the warmth of your hand, I am content.” *** Image used in cover not mine.

Aya and her 4 childhood friends grew up together since they were 5 year old. She was often mistaken as a boy due to her appearance since she was a toddler. But it all stopped until she entered junior high school, and it's all solely because of one reason....

This book is for girls who love masked men. In "Revenge and Roses," Lena is on a mission to exact revenge on a mysterious masked man she believes has wronged her in the past. Each Tuesday, she finds a single rose on her desk, left anonymously, stirring memories of a once-close relationship. She suspects the masked man might be the same person from her history, recognized only by his eyes, but he never reveals his face, adding to her uncertainty and frustration. "Your eyes are the only mask I've ever needed to see through, Little Bunny." - The Masked Man

Born into one of the Four Royal Families, Venus Bast is the last member of the Bast family. After an accident that left her orphaned she was raised among the three Princes of the three remaining families. She was raised among them as their cousin. When she wakes up in an unknown room she is far from happy. The fact she finds herself surrounded by unknown males that are not human set her on edge. When it comes down to her discomfort and the death of her people she will do her duty as Princess even if she has ran from most of those duties.

"Laurie got dumped? It serves her right! What woman would earn money to support a man's education?!" "I heard she even had an abortion. That woman is truly worthless!" After breaking up with her ex-fiance, Laurie rushed into a hasty marriage with a man she had just met. Laurie grew up in a single-parent family and had been childhood sweethearts with her ex-fiance. Due to his family's poor financial situation, Laurie contributed half of her salary to support his education. However, she didn't expect her ex-fiance to dump and abandon her for the sake of climbing the social ladder. Laurie's reputation plummeted in no time, and rumors about her spread like wildfire. Just when everyone thought Laurie would never find a good match again, she unexpectedly got married quickly! Everyone: "With the kind of woman she is, what good man would marry her?" Later, people discovered that the man she married was not only exceptionally good but also the son of a billionaire! Initially, Claude firmly stated that he would never get into a real relationship with her and advised her not to harbor any illusions about him. Laurie happily agreed. The two reached an agreement and quickly became a sweet couple in public but were simply "neighbors" behind closed doors. However, it didn't take long for Laurie to realize that this man was becoming increasingly controlling. He wouldn't allow her to return home late, wear short skirts or interact with other men. He even constantly clung to her! Finally, Laurie couldn't take it anymore and asked for a divorce. But regardless of what she said, the man refused to agree to it!