Caged

Katon, a billionaire's son, traded his gilded cage for the open road, seeking life's rawest experiences. A daredevil at heart, he carved a path of adventure, forging friendships and igniting fleeting romances across the globe. But when a fiercely independent woman unearths his deepest secrets, Katon faces an unexpected battle – one of the heart. Can he conquer his inner demons and win the woman who dared to challenge him?

Beneath the Surface (Fell in Love with the Machine – 1) by: Nova Angelis Vesper Lenore Holloway is not the kind of woman who bends—or kneels. She is independent, untouchable, a force of her own making. She makes her own choices, walks through life with her head high, and stands by her morals, unshaken. A soldier. Untamed. Unbreakable. Until she crosses paths with Lucien Rael Vale. A man like a machine. Calculated. Controlled. Cold. But there’s something deeper beneath the surface—something unreadable, something terrifyingly inevitable. From the moment he meets Vesper, he decides she belongs to him. But Vesper is not something to be owned. She fights him. Fights like hell. Refuses to be caged. Refuses to be another piece in his world of precision and order. But Lucien doesn’t need chains to keep her close. He doesn’t need force to make her stay. He dismantles her differently—softly, methodically, until she doesn’t even realize she’s fallen. She resists, and he waits. She defies, and he watches. And when she finally breaks, he is there to catch every shattered piece. She was never meant to fall. But now, she doesn’t just fall—she is rewritten. She swore she’d never bow. But in the end, she doesn’t just bow—she shatters. And the most terrifying part? She doesn’t want to be saved.

Two centuries after the Great War, peace between humans and werewolves was finally achieved, or so everyone believes. Werewolves reign like gods, and humans remain blissfully unaware of their true place in the new world order. To maintain this fragile balance, each year, a handful of "lucky" humans are selected from various districts to attend Lunaris Academy, a prestigious institution that promises glory, status, and a chance to mingle with the elite. Those chosen are hailed as the lucky few, destined to marry powerful alphas and rise as luna. This year, Violet Purple is among the chosen, much to everyone's surprise. For an orphaned girl adopted by a disgraced prostitute, this is a golden ticket to a better life or so she's told. But Lunaris Academy isn’t the paradise it’s painted to be. Everything Violet and her fellow humans have been taught is a lie. Humans are far from equal; they're pawns in a much larger game. The academy is nothing but a gilded cage, and the students are lambs led to slaughter, playthings for the alphas to toy with in their ruthless games. To make matters worse, Violet catches the attention of the most dangerous players in this game, the Terror Four: the Alpha of the North, Alpha of the South, Alpha of the East, and Alpha of the West. Each one is more dangerous, more twisted, and more powerful than the last. But even among themselves, the alphas are divided, each with their own deadly ambitions. Yet, they all have their eyes on her. They expect Violet to play along, to fall in line like the others who worship at their feet, to break under their games. But Violet isn’t like the others. She refuses to bow. She’ll defy them all.

Brought to you by the same author of "Rise of the Undead Legion" Biako. -If you are reading this anywhere that's not Webnovel.com then please stop doing so. those are websites that have stolen this work and using you the reader to earn money from ads. Please do not encourage theft. You can read this almost freely on webnovel by doing simple stuff like watching ads or reviewing the story. Please don't participate in stolen work. Disclaimer: Be patient with this one there are a few... 1st -This is a story where there will be some hot scenes (later down the line) 2nd- As for the start of the story, it is an Academy setting, but it's not the main premise, it's a full world to explore, with continents and dungeon crawling and battles A LOT of battles,. But this academy is the starting point. So please don't judge it poorly 3d- There will be no filler chapters! Not a single one there will be nothing but pure plot, any flashback in the story will have purpose and have incredibly important information regarding future events. 4th The story is slow, but once it picks up, you'll need to buckle up. 5th, There will be no info dumping or overly lengthy fight scenes. Fight length will depend on the opponents the MC is fighting, I'm not gonna write 10 chapters where the mc is fighting some third rate character or 5 chapters explaining a single spell that's not me. 6th last but not least, I'm not the type to make the MC overpowered or give him random abilities just for the sake of winning a fight, fights are meant to be exciting, thrilling and most of all, feel hard-earned when winning. Our MC will not have any easy gifts that aren't earned. Ludwig Heart, the heir to a vast fortune and a life of luxury, craves only one thing: freedom from his gilded cage. But when a plane crash catapults him into a world of magic and danger, he awakens not as the hero he dreamed of, but as a victim in a twisted ritual. Trapped between the ambitions of dark necromancers and the wrath of vengeful gods, Ludwig must navigate a deadly new reality where his life is no longer his own. Stripped of privilege and resurrected as an undead pawn, Ludwig’s fight for survival will determine whether he reclaims his destiny—or becomes a mere footnote in a world of shadows and deceit.

Prince Arthur Aethersworn of Tashran knows his place: powerless, caged by tradition, and haunted by his lack of magic in a family brimming with it. Under his father’s impassive yet critical eye, he’s forced into training for a throne he can never claim without true power. Just as he’s about to resign to a bleak fate, a mysterious figure with ties to forbidden magic offers Arthur a choice: break free and seek the fabled Dragon's Eyes, or remain bound by royal duty. On this quest, he risks everything: his loyalties, family ties, and deepest beliefs. As he uncovers hidden powers, he faces powerful forces determined to prevent him from changing his destiny. Embark on Arthur's journey, an adventure where casting aside one’s humanity becomes a path, not a barrier to untold power.

Quand la princesse Soleia, impuissante et peu favorisée, fut arrangée pour épouser le nouveau duc Orion Elsher, elle pensait qu'ils finiraient par tomber amoureux. Qui savait que son père enverrait son mari quelques heures plus tard pour combattre dans une guerre ? Soleia fut laissée seule pour gérer un fief appauvri, un domaine en ruine, et des proches ducs malveillants et vindicatifs qui souhaitaient tous la voir partir. Elle ne pouvait pas partir― il n'y avait nulle part où aller. Soleia désirait désespérément que son mari revienne pour lui offrir un coup de main. Cependant, quand il le fit, il revint avec Elowyn, une femme qu'il prétendait être son véritable amour. Une femme déterminée à prendre sa place en tant que véritable duchesse, peu importe ce qu'elle devait faire pour évincer Soleia. Maltraitée, incomprise et misérable, Soleia fut finalement chassée du domaine qu'elle avait contribué à bâtir. Heureusement, quand une porte se ferme, une autre s'ouvre. À l'insu de Soleia, un homme plus puissant que son mari l'observait, attendant le bon moment pour l'emmener dans sa cage dorée. Le duc Elsher avait été insensé de la laisser partir― mais le prince héritier de Raxuvia ne ferait pas la même erreur.

Soren was young, breathtaking, and praised for his beauty everywhere he went. But behind closed doors, his life was a gilded cage. To his family, he wasn't just beautiful, he was a rare gem they had acquired, a rare gem that they could sell for a fortune. His home was a prison. And when he was sold to be bred by the cold warhead Kieran Dain, he felt whatever light he had left in him dull. Content Warning: This story contains the following themes that may not be suitable for all readers: -Omegaverse dynamics (including heats, ruts, pheromones, and hierarchical roles: Alpha, Beta, Omega) -Explicit BL (Boys’ Love) romance -Power imbalances & dominance themes -Violence Reader discretion is advised.

“Did I seriously reincarnate as a prince..?” Felix was reincarnated as Lindarion Sunblade, a prince of Eldorath, destined for greatness—or so they say. In a world where magic and swordsmanship rule. True power is everything, and the strong shape history. But strength isn’t given, it’s earned. With a System awakening within him, one that pushes his limits with deadly quests sometimes, helps him with skills, he refuses to be just another noble in a gilded cage. Trials await, enemies lurk in the shadows, and even among his own kind, power breeds conflict. But he will rise. Not just as a prince—but as a ruler, a warrior, and a legend over the entire world.

A princess's duty is to be beautiful, quiet, not loud, to be seen and not to be heard, which was how Dahlia lived most of her life. Bound by the expectations of her title, she spent years trying to prove to her father that she was more than just a princess and capable of being more than an ornament in his court but each time she never got the chance. Instead, she was forced into a marriage of convenience with the bravest knight in all the kingdom, Reagan Hawthorne. Dahlia thought she would use this marriage to escape the brutal crutches of her father and glide out of her cage but Reagan’s cold disdain was an unexpected prison of its own. While he waged wars on distant lands, she stayed behind, holding his household together and protecting the people he seemed to ignore. But Dahlia carried a dangerous secret. By day, she was the perfect wife. By night, she became the "Black Knight," a masked vigilante fighting for justice in the shadows. Reagan returned, ready to focus on his personal mission: avenging his father’s death. To him, Dahlia was just another pawn in his plans—a spoiled princess he needed to tolerate. But as cracks began to form in her perfect façade, Reagan couldn’t shake the feeling that there was more to his wife than met the eye. Now, with enemies circling closer and their secrets threatening to collide, Dahlia and Reagan must confront the lies they’ve told themselves and each other. But when masks fall and truths are revealed, will their fragile bond withstand the storm—or will it shatter beyond repair? One wound. One secret. One night that changes everything.

[MATURE CONTENT WARNING: READ AT YOUR OWN RISK] Jo has spent her life surviving on the streets, invisible among the hungry and desperate. She is a shadow in the city, quick fingers and quicker feet keeping her alive in a world that does not care whether she lives or dies. But one mistake—one stolen purse, one misplaced step—changes everything. Dragged before the Emperor’s mother, Jo expects punishment, perhaps even execution. Instead, she is taken to the Red Keep, not as a prisoner in chains, but as something far more valuable. The empire is built on fire and blood, and the Mother has plans for Jo—plans that involve silken chambers instead of cells, gowns instead of rags, and a fate far worse than death. Because in the empire, power is passed through bloodlines, and an heir born with the right lineage is worth more than gold. Now, Jo must navigate a court where she is both pawn and prisoner, where her body is no longer her own, and where love is just another tool of control. With enemies at every turn and a future she never chose looming ahead, Jo must decide—will she submit to the cage built around her, or will she become something more dangerous than they ever imagined? Because even birds in golden cages can learn how to bite.

Having spent her childhood confined in chains, Alice was a child who knew neither love nor joy. Scorned by her family while being tortured in the name of the greater good for years, she grew numb to all feeling and thought. That is, until one day, a man in black offered her a chance to escape. There were once rumours widespread of an endless hell, a land of glorious death and dreadful opportunity. Fools went in search of it, and the clever never ventured into it. Only when its baleful mysteries spilled unto the earth did all hear its name — the Abyss. A single drop of its blood could give someone the power to control shadows, move faster than sound, or strength greater than the strongest man. Yet, it all came at a cost; the blood would always make sure those who consumed it became part of the Abyss, with one exception — Alice. Cast away by her own blood, it was her destiny to rot in a gilded cage. But, that fateful day changed everything. Gifted a second chance at life, a chance to turn her life around and claim vengeance against her family, a chance to dive deep into the Abyss and gain the power to govern her own fate, Alice took his hand, unaware of the destiny unfolding before her. Discord: https://discord.gg/vrdTSkj8Va Author Notes: This is my third book, going to take what I learned from before to improve. This book will be focusing on plot, action, depths of character bonds and overall a darker tone/take on this cruel fantasy world I've cooked up for this book! If you give this book a try, I hope you enjoy! A very different experience and tone to Nanomancer Reborn.

Hananoi Tojiko is a figure shrouded in controversy, a human being who has long wished he had never been born. From his earliest memories, he saw himself as a miserable creature, cursed by existence itself. At the age of eight, he attempted to end his life—a desperate act that not only failed but also set his life spiraling into chaos. His mother’s hatred for him grew venomous, and the violent fights between his parents became the backdrop of his shattered childhood. When the news of his suicide attempt spread like a plague through the neighborhood, the shame and scrutiny became unbearable, forcing him to flee Japan, a broken boy exiled from his own home. Years later, Hananoi returns to Japan, a shadow of his former self, yet bearing the title of a recommended student at Noriko High School—a prestigious institution reserved for the elite. The school is a gilded cage, filled with the children of powerful families, prodigies, and those destined for greatness. But beneath its polished surface lies a world of cutthroat ambition, hidden cruelty, and unspoken rules. Hananoi, with his fractured psyche and the scars of his past, is an outsider in this world of privilege. His return is not a homecoming; it is a collision. His nemesis, a figure from his past, lurks in the shadows, waiting to reignite their bitter rivalry. And within Hananoi’s mind, the demons of his childhood still linger, whispering doubts and feeding his darkest impulses. Will he find a way to confront the darkness that has followed him since childhood, or will it consume him entirely? In a world where power and influence reign supreme, Hananoi’s tormented mind may be his greatest weapon—or the chain that drags him into the abyss.

In the glittering, snake-infested court of Ignis, where power was a double-edged sword and loyalty a rare gem, Selanthia Amaris Nyxveil stood as a legend cloaked in infamy. Known by many names—*The Hound of the Emperor*, **The Cursed Sword*, **The Witch of Nyxveil*, and *The Abandoned One*—she was a weapon forged by duty and sharpened by betrayal. For forty long years, she served as the Emperor’s blade, cutting down threats to the throne with ruthless precision. Yet, behind the cold steel and the icy gaze, Selanthia harbored no love for the crown or the vipers who surrounded it. She was a woman bound by fate, not choice. At 48, weary of the endless machinations of the court, Selanthia chose to retire. With no family to call her own, she left behind the gilded cage of Ignis for the simplicity of the countryside. Her dreams were modest: to bake sweet treats, tend to chickens, lose herself in books she’d never had time to read, and find solace in the quiet rhythm of church prayers. A peaceful, ordinary life—a stark contrast to the blood-stained path she had walked for decades. But fate, it seemed, had other plans. Just 28 hours into her newfound tranquility, Selanthia’s life was brutally cut short. Poisoned and attacked in the dead of night, she breathed her last beneath a cold, uncaring sky. Her final thoughts were not of vengeance or regret for the life she had led, but of the life she had never known. She wished for love, for a kind and handsome partner, for children whose laughter might have filled the void in her heart. She wished she had never taken up the sword, that she might have written a different ending to her tale. Yet, death was not the end. Selanthia awoke not in the afterlife but in a world both familiar and strange. Perched high in a cherry blossom tree, she was greeted by the voice of Rina, her long-dead confidante. Now, thrust into a bewildering new reality, Selanthia must unravel the threads of this strange second chance. Is this a cruel jest of the gods, a dream spun from her dying regrets, or something far more sinister? And why, of all people, THAT MAN—who disappeared without a word— is acting all weird? As the petals of the cherry blossoms fall around her, Selanthia finds herself caught in a web of mystery, romance, and perhaps, redemption. But in this enchanted new life, where nothing is as it seems, can she unravel the twist of life brought forward by THAT MAN? Or will the shadows of her past rise to claim her once more?

"How I talk to my employees is not and shouldn't be your business." He started taking slow steps towards me while I kept moving back till my back touched the wall. There's no escape anymore. He pressed his palms on the wall, caging me in. I inhaled his intoxicating scent not wanting to meet his eyes. He slowly leaned in as I could feel his musky breath in my ear. "You defy me so much that I want to hurt you." With that he disappeared. The only evidence that showed he was here was just the sound of the closing 'Love? A mere word or feeling that makes us do weird and dumb things. I didn't want to love him. I didn't want to want him. I didn't want anything to do with him but the heart wants what it wants. He was my worst nightmare and at the same time my solace. He was my enemy and at the same time my friend. I hated him the most but at the same time I loved him the most!' ______________ Ivory Addams, a young waitress, is thrust into a dangerous world when she's kidnapped by a Mafia king who believes she holds the key to saving his son's life. As she navigates her new reality, she's faced with an impossible choice - marry a Mafia Prince or risk losing everything she holds dear. As she uncovers dark secrets and fights for her independence, she becomes entangled in a deadly game of power, love, and survival. Can she navigate this treacherous world and protect herself from becoming a pawn in their dangerous games?

Annabella Feng, 'Ella' never imagined her life would crumble so completely. Once full of dreams, she was dragged into a nightmare she couldn’t escape. And instead of fighting, she let herself fall—sinking into the darkness, allowing the weight of her suffering to consume her. Broken, lost, and numb, she wandered through life, barely holding on. Even when she forced a smile, even when she laughed, the ache inside her never faded. Then came the child—the unexpected life growing within her. A cruel reminder of everything she had lost, yet the only thing tethering her to the world. On the other side of fate, Prince Liang Yichen was running—not from war, not from battle, but from the very throne that sought to cage him. The power struggles, the betrayals, the endless expectations—he wanted none of it. But destiny had other plans. When their paths collide, neither of them is ready. She is a shattered soul who no longer believes in miracles. He is a reluctant alpha prince who never wanted to lead. But in a world of hidden truths and crazy twists, their meeting is anything but coincidence. As enemies close in and fate demands its price, Ella must decide: will she remain in the ruins of her past, or will she rise back—whether she believes she can or not to Radiance?

Reversed Harem. Beastmen X Queen Bee --- She was a mighty dragon. The problem is, she WAS a mighty dragon! “Ouch! Where am I? Huh? Is this… a cocoon?” No. Wait. Why would she be in a fucking cocoon?! Nimue anxiously thought while struggling against the silken cage. “How, how did I end up on one... huh?!” Panic surged through her as she examined herself. She was no longer a majestic dragon, the embodiment of poison and flame. She was a... bee? How could this be? A measly, tiny bee with wings that fluttered in desperation to escape its prison. Her memories flickered like sparks in the dark, but the truth was clear. She had been transmigrated, and her current situation was a dreadful one at that. How will a once mighty being survive from the bottom of the food chain filled with fierce beasts that suddenly turns to beautiful men? "Wait what?!" --- WSA2025 Entry  #beasts #transmigration #beautyandbeasts

He was born a stain in the werewolf code, a phantom in human society. He learned the rules of survival in the rust-stench of junkyards. When three women reached into the abyss to save him: One with ink-stained hands, offering a dagger of salvation; One with a serpent’s silver bracelet, gripping a bloodied scepter; The last with ballerina gauze, hiding a poison-dipped rose. He paid in scars to understand: The cages woven from gold by humans, the thrones forged from bloodlines by wolves—they were all the same prison. When the crimson moon rises, the new king must choose: Let three loves become claws to tear the world apart, Or shatter his pride to forge a path never seen— A third road between species.

Orphaned by privilege, eight-year-old Astheir Maenhel De Marillo, daughter of a powerful Duke, flees a life of suffocating loneliness, seeking love in a world beyond her gilded cage. Twelve years later, she's a successful model, her past a carefully buried secret. But the shadows refuse to stay silent. A chilling encounter with a wrathful old man unveils a devastating truth: Astheir's escape was not a flight from sorrow, but a flight from a world she unknowingly destroyed. Now, dragged back into a reality she'd forgotten, she faces a reckoning – a confrontation with the consequences of a childhood act, a journey into a past shrouded in mystery and the terrifying weight of a forgotten power. Will she atone for the devastation she wrought, or will the price of her escape prove far greater than she could ever imagine?

Millions of years ago, Jiang Tian stood at the peak of all existence, revered as the Tenth Heaven Dao Sovereign. Just one step away from True Immortality, he was unmatched, his name echoing across countless realms. Yet, at the pinnacle of his power, he was betrayed. His most trusted disciple, the woman he loved, and his closest allies conspired against him, sealing him within the Eternal Time Cage, erasing his existence from history. They believed he would be forgotten, that time itself would consume him. But they were wrong. Jiang Tian did not perish. He endured. He transcended. Now, after millions of years, he has returned—reborn in the body of a young man from a lower world. His cultivation may be gone, but his will remains absolute. The heavens will tremble. The stars will fall. And those who once betrayed him… will beg for death. This time, there will be no mercy.

In a world where wealth and power reign supreme, Alice, a beautiful and spirited young woman, finds herself trapped in a loveless engagement with Alex, a ruthless and cunning billionaire. Her parents, eager to secure their family's financial future, have arranged the union without regard for Alice's feelings or desires. Desperate to escape the suffocating grip of her impending marriage, Alice flees to another city, hoping to start anew. But Alex, determined to claim her as his own, tracks her down and forcibly brings her back to his opulent mansion. Once there, Alice is subjected to the cruel whims of Alex's mother, Stacy, who views her as a threat to their family's legacy. As Alice struggles to adapt to her new surroundings, she finds herself imprisoned and maltreated, with Stacy stopping at nothing to break her spirit. Yet, despite Alex's icy exterior and reputation for ruthlessness, he begins to show a soft spot for Alice, revealing glimpses of a complex and vulnerable personality beneath his tough facade. As they spend more time together, Alice finds herself torn between her growing feelings for Alex and her desire for freedom and independence. As tensions escalate and Stacy's cruelty reaches new heights, Alice must confront the darkness of her own past and the secrets that haunt Alex's family. Will she find a way to escape the gilded cage that holds her captive, or will she succumb to the treacherous allure of Alex's world?

Lucian—a man standing at the pinnacle of power, ruthless, emotionless, and incapable of believing in love. He didn’t take Aaron out of pity but to lock him in a gilded cage, crushing his desire for freedom beneath his heel. Aaron despises him, doing everything in his power to escape. But has anyone ever truly run from Lucian and remained unscathed? When fragile tenderness is merely a mask for a deep obsession, what will Aaron do to break free from the bloodstained hands of the man who has sworn never to let him go?

Bound by Deception – Synopsis Ava never thought freedom would be a luxury. Sold at an underground auction, she was nothing more than a commodity, a fragile bird in a cage. But just when she thought all hope was lost, Dante Moretti—a man feared by many—claimed her for himself. Dante is powerful, ruthless, and impossibly dangerous. He rules his world with an iron fist, and now, Ava belongs to him. But his touch confuses her. One moment, he’s gentle, offering her comfort and safety; the next, he’s a monster, reminding her that she is nothing more than his possession. She hates him. She fears him. And yet, she can’t seem to escape him. As the days turn into weeks, Ava begins to see cracks in his cold exterior. There’s something broken in Dante—something buried beneath years of violence and control. And when she stumbles upon his private journal, she discovers the truth he never wanted her to know. Dante didn’t just buy her. He has been watching her for years. Now, trapped in a world of deception and obsession, Ava must decide: fight for the freedom she so desperately craves or surrender to the man who refuses to let her she finally escapes his clutches But leaving Dante Moretti comes with a price. And he has never been one to lose. He will find her and this time hopefully she would be the first person he ever chased to come back Alive.

He waited years to make her his. Now, she belongs to him—whether she wants to or not. Celeste Carter is desperate for a fresh start. Struggling to survive in New York, she seizes the opportunity to work at Vale Enterprises—one of the most powerful corporations in the world. But she has no idea that stepping into Lucian Vale’s empire is the worst mistake she could make. Lucian Vale isn’t just a ruthless billionaire—he’s a man with a vendetta. And Celeste? She’s the best friend of Ana Monroe, the woman who betrayed him. She doesn’t recognize him, but he’s been watching her for years, waiting for the perfect moment to strike. The job offer was a trap. The contract? A cage. And Lucian? He’s no longer the broken boy she once knew—he’s a man who gets what he wants. Now, Celeste is caught in his web, torn between the man who claims to hate her and the undeniable pull between them. But when the truth unravels, she realizes too late… Lucian doesn’t just want revenge. He wants her. And he won’t stop until she belongs to him.

In the land of Thebes, Prince Azech-I is a ruler blessed by Anubis, a king whose power is whispered in hushed tones. But when the Pharaoh Cairo-IV's most lethal assassin, Nofri-it, is sent to end his life, fate spins a web of love and betrayal. What was meant to be a death sentence turns into a forbidden romance, as the two men fall deeply in love. But just as quickly as their bond blooms, Nofri-it vanishes without a trace, leaving Azech-I to search the world for his lost lioness. Years later, the truth shatters Azech-I's heart—Nofri-it was never a lover, but a tool sent to kill him. Betrayed and furious, Azech-I discovers that Nofri-it has been imprisoned by Pharaoh Cairo, kept in the dungeons of Memphis for failing his mission. The ruler of Thebes will stop at nothing to reclaim what is his. With vengeance in his heart, Azech-I plans to torment Nofri-it, declaring war on Cairo’s kingdom to retrieve his lover and make him suffer as he once did. When Azech-I drags a fragile, broken Nofri-it back to Thebes, the true torment begins. A man once filled with pride now plans to make Nofri-it his captive once more, keeping him caged and humiliated for the sins of his past. The battle for power, love, and revenge will tear through Egypt—nothing is sacred when the Pharaoh’s wrath is unleashed. "I loved you. You were my lioness. Now, you're nothing but a broken thing." "And yet, you will keep me, won't you? Like a pet, a prize."

Seraphina Blackwood wakes up in a hospital with no memory of her past no recollection of the powerful, ruthless CEO who claims to be her husband, no familiarity with the luxurious world she once ruled, and no understanding of the fear that lingers in her chest every time she looks at Damien Blackwood. Taken back to a mansion that feels more like a gilded cage, Sera struggles to piece together the fragments of her forgotten life. The whispers of a passionate yet fractured marriage haunt her, the locked doors conceal secrets she’s not meant to remember, and Damien both possessive and distant holds the answers she desperately seeks. But when temptation blurs the lines between love and control, Sera finds herself drawn into the dangerous game of seduction that Damien plays all too well. As she uncovers the truth, she realizes she was not just a devoted wife but a woman on the brink of escaping a love that consumed her. A tragic accident stole her memories but was it really an accident? When Sera learns that Damien was responsible for her amnesia, she is faced with the ultimate betrayal. Yet, even as she fights to break free, the undeniable pull between them refuses to let her go. Torn between reclaiming her independence and surrendering to the dark, all-consuming love that binds them, Sera must make a choice: escape the man who ruined her or embrace the passion that threatens to destroy them both. Because some vows are never meant to be broken.

In the city of Lippershey, where shadows danced like specters and darkness reigned supreme, a fragile soul was about to be consumed by the very evil that lurked within its walls. Madeline, a beautiful and compassionate young girl, was sold into bondage to Lord Damien, a man whose wealth and influence were matched only by his ruthless ambition. As she left behind the only life she had ever known, Madeline's heart was shattered into a million pieces, like delicate glass dropped onto unforgiving stone. The memories of her family, her friends, and her freedom were all that remained, echoes of a life that was slowly fading into oblivion. Lord Damien's estate loomed before her, a monolith of opulence and excess, its grandeur a cruel mockery of the despair that lurked within its walls. As Madeline stepped across its threshold, she felt the weight of her chains settle heavy upon her shoulders, the cold metal a bitter reminder of her newfound status as a slave. But Madeline was not one to be broken easily. A spark of defiance still flickered within her, a flame that burned brighter with every passing moment. She vowed to survive, to endure the unimaginable horrors that lay ahead, and to one day escape the clutches of the monster who now held her captive. Yet, as she gazed into the dark, unfathomable eyes of Lord Damien, Madeline felt an icy dread creep over her. For in those eyes, she saw a glimmer of something far more sinister, something that threatened to consume her very soul. And then, there was Evan Wilhelm, the mafia prince's ruthless rival, who watched from the shadows, his eyes fixed upon Madeline with an unnerving intensity. His presence seemed to whisper a haunting promise: her fate was already sealed, and her future was shrouded in an impenetrable darkness. As the doors to her prison closed behind her, Madeline realized that she was trapped in a living nightmare, with no escape from the horrors that awaited her. And in that moment, she knew that she was doomed to become a pawn in a deadly game of power and deception, where the stakes were her very life.

The search for one's purpose in life is something that for many is not easy. A[???] is a 15-year-old boy who has been tormented by misfortunes all his life. And one day when life itself had turned its back on him, he decides to give in to impulses that would lead him to commit a tragedy. That's when a mysterious voice echoes in his head and his body begins to move against his will, taking him to the outskirts of the city. Not knowing how to get back, he stumbles upon an ancient Shinto temple. Having gone through that door, he enters a cage isolated from the outside world known as Gensokyo, a fantasy land where his life would be in danger if he is found by the mythological beings that inhabit the place. In addition, the boy, having come into contact with the voice, partially loses his memories of his past life in the outside world. The mysterious voice reveals itself to be a powerful deity that is able to control the gaps, and the reason it took his body and brought him here was so that he could help the goddess escape from a seal that was imposed on her centuries ago during a war. The boy and the goddess team up with other inhabitants to free her and help him recover his memories.

Growing up, she despised Cinderella, seeing her as a symbol of passivity and weakness. Why wait for a prince when you can fight your own battles? With that mantra shaping her ambition, she’s forged her path in life—dreaming big, working harder, and refusing to let anything or anyone stand in her way. But when her world begins to crumble under the weight of family obligations, societal expectations, and betrayal, she finds herself caught in a struggle for independence she never anticipated. Dragged back into the clutches of those who want to control her, she’s forced to confront her deepest fears and insecurities. Now, she must decide: will she let herself be caged by the life others have chosen for her, or will she risk everything to break free and create her own happily ever after? With themes of ambition, resilience, and self-discovery, "Ambition Wears the Glass Slipper" is a powerful story of one woman’s fight to rewrite her story—and to prove that sometimes, happily ever after starts with believing in yourself.

When a high-powered divorce attorney, Moira Astor marries her childhood savior, a handsome tech billionaire, the world expects her to live a modern fairytale, believing Moira would wake up everyday surrounded with flowers and kisses and care. But in reality, she is an unwanted wife whose bed remained untouched since their wedding night. Her husband—once her closest confidant—has become a stranger who treats her like an unwanted trophy. Desperate to salvage her marriage, Moira exhausts herself trying to win her husband's affection, only to receive an outrageous proposition from him: "You are free to cheat on me, dear wife." Moira is thrown into confusion and disbelief. While still trying to find means to win his heart, she discovers a bestselling web novel, "Tale of an Unwanted Wife," that mirrors her life with uncanny precision—including secrets she has never shared. When the novel predicts a client's tragic death, Moira is convinced that it is about her life and tracks down its mysterious author, Xavier Grey, a troubled writer whose words literally shape reality during blackout episodes he can't control. What starts as a confrontation with Xavier becomes a race of fate as Moira discovers that the writer has written a death scene for her in his unpublished chapters. As they work together to prevent that, Moira finds herself getting undeniably attracted to the mysterious writer. Meanwhile, what she doesn't know is that Xavier isn't the person he seems to be. He is more than a writer-- he is an unawakened vampire whose future is chaotic and Moira is entangled in it. When she finally finds out, what will Moira choose? Is she going to remain in her safe, gilded cage or risk everything to fight for a love that is likely to ruin everything she has built and even end her life?

Magic has existed since the dawn of humanity, intertwined with the development and technological advancements throughout the ages. Over the centuries, different cultures around the world have established their own laws, regulations, and social behaviors regarding the supernatural. In Asia, a network of artificial islands known as the "Golden Cages" was created to contain magicians and individuals with supernatural abilities deemed dangerous to society. It is on one of these islands that our story begins, following Hajime Kamijou, a 17-year-old boy who stumbles upon the power of the "Grimoire of the Fallen"—an artifact of unfathomable and immeasurable strength. This newfound power becomes a beacon for Hajime, guiding him on a treacherous journey steeped in revenge, personal growth, and the struggle for survival in a ruthless and unforgiving world. As Hajime navigates the complexities of his abilities and the dark forces that pursue him, he must confront not only the external threats that await him but also the shadows lurking within his own heart. His quest will challenge his ideals, reshape his destiny, and reveal the true nature of magic in a world where power can both uplift and destroy.