Surface Tension Science

Li Empire is the largest and most prosperous territory in Yuan Continent—on the surface. Internally, it is divided: ministers collude with nobility, the empress and empress dowager contest for power, and the emperor faces threat of illegitimacy as long as his brother lives. That is why, when Li Zhen Tian meets the kind and carefree Yang Zi Hua who understands him beyond the Dragon Throne, he irrevocably falls in love and makes her his consort. However, the imperial palace's harsh reality shatters Zi Hua's dream of a peaceful life. Amidst jealous love rivals and endless plots, a seed of doubt is sown. Can their love flourish against adversity, or is it destined to wither like a flower past spring? *** Shangguan Jiu was Zi Hua's best friend—and her complete opposite. Cunning, rational, and fiercely ambitious, Jiu enters the rear palace to accomplish everything her friend couldn't. Though as she schemes for glory and honour, she realises the only way for a woman to be in power is not through a man's heart... but to be the hand controlling him. Old enemies and grievances surface, while political tensions escalate with neighbouring nations, heralding a new era. Love and war arise; tears and kingdoms fall. Does the ruler wear the crown, or are they a prisoner of the throne? *** Notes: Cover art from Pinterest 2 Female leads Palace drama > political intrigue > warfare

Seventeen-year-old Yuuji Aikawa is everything a model student should be: organized, top of his class, and emotionally untouchable. With his crisp uniforms and perfectly aligned notebooks, Yuuji lives by quiet rules—don’t draw attention, don’t get involved, and never let anyone see beneath the surface. Enter Ren Sakamoto, the transfer student with a silver earring, ink-stained fingers, and a smirk that defies authority. Ren is chaos in human form. He talks back to teachers, never follows the dress code, and for reasons only the universe seems to understand, decides that Yuuji is his new favorite target. After a classroom disruption lands them both in after-school library detention, Yuuji finds himself cornered into spending his quiet afternoons with the very person who seems determined to unravel him. But as pages are shelved and insults are exchanged, a different kind of tension begins to simmer—one that neither of them wants to admit. Behind the sarcasm, silences, and stolen glances, Yuuji starts to question the life he's worked so hard to control. And Ren, for all his bravado, starts to realize that some people are worth holding on to—even if it means letting his guard down. In a world of school bells, whispered poetry, and ink-stained hands, two boys from opposite worlds find themselves caught in a story neither of them meant to write.

The year is 2042, and the surface is uninhabitable due to the radioactive fallout and debris that still litter modern day Tokyo due to the all out nuclear annihilation that has plagued the earth since 2039, Kato Soryu the main protagonist believes he is the only person left alive after years of searching for any form of human life he has lost all hope, he has survived by living in the metro system of Tokyo and struggles to survive having to make trips to the surface to get food, water, and other necessities, however his supply of oxygen is wavering and his will to live is reduced to nearly nothing due to the pure loneliness of his situation, until one day during a run to the surface for cigarettes to cope with his nicotine withdrawal, by chance he stumbles upon another living soul in a grave situation.

A sinister man passed away, leaving behind nothing but debt. What is the secret behind his death? Will the rising ambitions of gangs push the limits of science to fuel their growth? A universe full of mysteries and ominous shadows… And revenge? It becomes a necessity after painful truths are uncovered.

In a world where technology has redefined humanity, the Evergrace twins aren’t just heirs to an empire—they are its most dangerous creation. Born into a dynasty that controls breakthroughs beyond government comprehension, Ren and Yui Evergrace are the perfect heirs: brilliant, beautiful, and engineered to be unstoppable. Enhanced with forbidden biotech, quantum-linked neural implants, and self-replicating nanites, they are more than human—they are the next evolution. But their bond is their most powerful weapon. Yui, the gentle sister who never raises her voice, can kill with a whisper. Her tears dissolve flesh. Her touch rewires minds. And her love for Ren is the only law she obeys. Ren, the charismatic heir who could have anything, wants only one thing: to protect the twisted devotion that defines them. He knows what Yui is—what their family made her—and he has never feared her. Only the world that would try to take her away. When corporate rivals, intelligence agencies, and even their own family begin to question the twins’ loyalty, the Evergrace estate becomes a battlefield of autonomous drones, memory-altering fields, and synthetic plagues. But the true threat isn’t the enemies outside their walls—it’s the fracture growing between them. As Yui’s control over her bioweapons wavers and Ren’s hunger for power grows, they must decide: Will they rule together? Or will the love that made them unstoppable become the flaw that destroys them? — A dark, high-tech gothic tale of twisted devotion, cutting-edge science, and the price of immortality. (Think "Succession" meets "Annihilation," with the psychological tension of "Gone Girl" and the biopunk aesthetic of "Deus Ex.")

She came to Florence to paint her way out of grief. He offered her a contract to keep emotions out. But what begins as a deal built on control soon becomes a war of silence, obsession—and surrender. Aanya Roy, an Indian artist haunted by loss, arrives in Florence with a sketchbook and a name whispered in art circles. She doesn't paint to be seen. She paints because it’s the only way she feels alive. Leonhart Moretti is a billionaire forged by tragedy. Cold. Brilliant. Untouchable. Women are part of a system: contracts, limits, rules. No emotion. No deviation. Until her. When Aanya uploads a blank canvas as a response to his challenge, it isn't defiance—it's art. It's her refusal to be tamed. Intrigued beyond reason, Leonhart offers her a 90-day contract: complete creative freedom in his studio. But beneath the surface lies another game—one of dominance, surrender, and unraveling control. In a city that worships beauty and secrets, how far can two broken souls go before the lines between art and desire, power and love, are blurred beyond recognition? R18 (Explicit Content) Contains mature themes including psychological tension, erotic content, dominance/submission, and emotional trauma. Reader discretion advised. Author's Note: This is not just a billionaire romance. This is about silence as power. Touch as art. And what happens when control becomes devotion. For readers who love slow-burn tension, flawed but brilliant leads, and emotionally layered storytelling—welcome to Florence.

When Lin Su discovered he could travel between two different worlds with his tamed beasts, the world gained a Beast Tamer formidable in a way that defied science. ----------------------------------- Without a system, without a female lead, Crossing Two Realms, original taming beasts ----------------------------------- This book is also known as "Beast Taming Science," "Smuggling with Balls," "The Unloading Routine of a Tool Ghost," "I've Crossed Over, and I'm Faking It"

No one left The City. Rife with tension between the two races that inhabited it — Humans and Monsters — it seemed like it'd boil over sooner than later. That wasn't an issue for Kodeko. Not until he and his family died to those Monsters. However, he's given a second chance: His life and new powers in exchange for killing The City's ruler, The Tsar.

Step into a world where science meets the unknown, where mechas clash in brutal duels, and where every Biocore holds a mystery waiting to be unraveled. Follow Nioh, a genius weapons designer, as he uncovers lost technology, battles biomechanical titans, and pushes the limits of power, in an intergalactic thrilling adventure ------ A mix of science and some myths. In a futuristic/interstellar world. The hero is fun, scheming and smart. The science and the weapon building is central to the story and well thought.

An intelligent and kind scientist died and is reincarnated as a singular atom in this isekai adventure. This story aims to combine action packed story telling with interesting science.

Zelda Delacroix is no ordinary girl—raised in a world of affluence, power, and hidden secrets, she’s adopted into the prestigious Delacroix family, where appearances are everything and silence is survival. But beneath the surface of her new life lies a web of forbidden desire, fractured loyalties, and dangerous truths no one dares to speak. As Zelda tries to navigate university, dreams of becoming an architect, and the unrelenting expectations of the Delacroix household, she finds herself drawn to Lucien—the cold, enigmatic eldest son of the family who has always watched her from a distance. He’s off-limits, untouchable, and infuriatingly magnetic. Their connection simmers quietly, the tension growing more unbearable with each stolen glance and whispered word. But Lucien isn’t the only one watching her. The family’s secrets begin to unravel, and a forgotten brother erased from all records haunts the corners of Zelda’s life. As she digs deeper, she uncovers a dangerous conspiracy that could shatter the Delacroix name—and cost her everything. Meanwhile, rivals emerge. Marcella, a cunning girl from another elite family, pretends to befriend Zelda while scheming to steal Lucien. And Delphine Vale, a petite and seemingly harmless classmate, hides sinister intentions beneath her sweet smile. Every step Zelda takes forward is shadowed by betrayal. With her budding friendship with the genuine and free-spirited Ariyah, and the quiet support of her adoptive brothers Berrett and Ryan, Zelda tries to hold on to her sanity. But as the line between protector and possessor blurs in her relationship with Lucien, and long-buried feelings rise to the surface, Zelda must decide: Can she survive the weight of a love that was never meant to happen? And in a house built on secrets… who will burn first?

This is the [Polished] version of the Archiverse world series, a more like remade version, more details, first and third person point of view, accuracy of science and behavior, Oliver Woods more in depth character...the original webnovel version was a wild drafted!

Li Xia, adoptée à la naissance, découvre que sa vraie mère est peut-être vivante. Le retour de Jian, fils de sa mère adoptive, avec sa fiancée, ravive des secrets et une tension interdite. Entre mensonges et émotions brisées, Li Xia doit choisir entre vérité et loyauté — au risque de tout perdre

Gabriel never wanted to be the one people depended on. The last hope. The hero. He was just a kid trying to find his place in the world, constantly living in his father’s shadow. A brilliant scientist, but a distant father. Gabriel already had enough on his plate: bullies, a fractured family, and a city slowly swallowing itself whole. But as his life began to unravel, it happened..the accident that changed everything, awakening something inside him: superpowers. As his abilities began to surface and the pressure mounted, the city’s problems didn’t fade; they escalated. Crime, corruption, and chaos were everywhere. The people were drowning, struggling to keep a float, clinging to whatever hope they could find. And in their cries, they begged for a saviour, someone to pull them from the abyss. But in a city like this, nothing comes easy. Power always comes at a cost. And the debt this city demands? It never stops collecting. When Gabriel uncovers secrets buried close to home, and the true source of his power, he’s forced to choose: step into the light and become the hero the city needs, or fall into the same darkness that consumed his father. Dragonblade: A New Dawn is a gritty urban fantasy superhero origin story, packed with betrayal, street crime, family tension, and a powerful awakening. If you're a fan of Miles Morales, Black Panther, Static Shock, or Invincible, this is the series for you.

Niran Sukrit starts his new job at Love Food, where he meets his handsome and strikingly charismatic boss, Chak Phanprasit. From their very first encounter, Niran feels an undeniable connection to his boss. But can Niran keep his secret feelings for Chak hidden? And what mysterious bond do they share that could change everything?

“They married without love… but fate had other plans.” Minya and Kevin were inseparable best friends in childhood—until one heartbreaking misunderstanding tore them apart. Minya, an orphan loved deeply by Kevin’s mother, quietly nurtured a one-sided love for Kevin… while he fell for someone else. Blinded by lies and betrayal, Kevin shattered their bond, forcing Minya to leave for a life abroad with a heart full of scars. Years later, destiny pulls them back into each other’s orbit—this time, as husband and wife. Bound by Kevin’s mother’s fragile health and final wish, the two marry without love, without closure, and without choice. On the outside, they act like the perfect couple. Behind closed doors? They’re a mess of teasing, tension, and unresolved pain—Tom and Jerry under one roof. But Kevin has a secret. He married her with a plan—to fake love and break her heart as revenge. What he didn’t expect… was her quiet kindness, her untouched innocence, and how heartbreakingly beautiful she still is. When the truth from the past finally surfaces, Kevin’s plan crumbles—and so does his heart. Now, with his family visiting and Minya planning to leave, Kevin must do the one thing he never imagined… fight to win her back. Full of slow-burn romance, bittersweet tension, cute fights, and emotional healing, Before I Forget You Again is a second-chance love story that proves—sometimes, the heart remembers what the mind wants to forget.

Mia always believed her move to the U.S. was a fresh start—a chance to reconnect with childhood memories and distant family. But when she arrives, everything feels… off. Her family has already settled in, new jobs secured, a house waiting. No one asked her opinion. No one explains why. Then the changes start. A strange awareness. A tingling beneath her skin. Power coursing through her veins. Mia isn’t just adjusting to a new life—she’s awakening. As she struggles to control her newfound abilities, she stumbles upon secrets buried deep in her past. A hidden world. A dangerous man searching for her. And a truth that could shatter everything she thought she knew. Some secrets are meant to stay hidden. Some powers should never be unlocked. But for Mia, it’s too late to turn back. Will she uncover the truth before it’s too late? Or will the darkness find her first? ~~~~~~~~ What if everything you knew about yourself was a lie? Join Mia as she unravels a web of secrets, superpowers, and hidden threats. A story full of twists, mystery, and thrilling revelations! Start reading now! #Webnovel #Superpowers #Mystery #Thriller #werewolf ~~~~~~~~

Room 304 was supposed to be a college safe haven, a chaotic blend of introverts and extroverts, thinkers and feelers, strategists and idealists, all learning to live (barely) in harmony. Bound by academic stress, late-night debates, emotional breakdowns, and spontaneous glitter explosions, this group of mismatched roommates becomes an unlikely family. But when anonymous notes start appearing, cryptic, targeted, and increasingly hostile. Their carefully balanced dynamic begins to crack. Trust falters. Tension rises. Secrets start surfacing. Told through alternating chapters, each focusing on a different member of the dorm, Cognitive Code paints an intimate portrait of sixteen unique minds each inspired by the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI). Without ever explicitly naming their types, the story lets readers experience how cognitive patterns influence identity, communication, and relationships. From the emotionally reserved Observer who sees more than he says, to the romantic idealist who hides her truths in poetry, to the sparkplug extrovert who refuses to let anyone fall apart alone, every character is a code waiting to be cracked. This is a story of connection in chaos. Of love, logic, and learning how to exist beside people wildly different from you and sometimes frighteningly the same. Because the hardest thing about understanding people… is realizing how much of yourself you see in them.

In a world where magic and technology intertwine like the threads of fate, a prophecy is set into motion—one that was written in the heart of a cursed family. The House of Daelion, once a shining beacon of power and influence, now teeters on the edge of ruin. Twin brothers, bound by blood and destiny, are destined to change the course of history—either bringing the world together in harmony or unraveling it in darkness. Arnold and Doster Daelion, born on the fated 77th eclipse, are more than mere heirs—they are the living embodiment of an ancient prophecy. But the power granted to them by the Vjec, the enigmatic beings who govern magic, is far more complex than they could ever have imagined. Where Arnold dreams of healing and hope, Doster feels the weight of a world that seems to be pulling him toward an inescapable fate. As secrets of the past surface—prophecies etched in forgotten relics, the rise of forbidden technology, and whispers of a curse that has bound their family for generations—both brothers must choose a path. But what happens when the prophecy itself demands a sacrifice? Fall From Grace is a tale of bloodlines, betrayal, and the tension between destiny and choice. It is a journey into a world where magic is not always a blessing, and where the echoes of the past shape the future in ways none can predict. This is a story of two brothers, bound by a bond stronger than fate itself, struggling to find their place in a world that might not allow them to have a future at all.

In a world ruled by magic and faith, a long-forgotten king awakens from stasis. Leonhart, once the ruler of a lost empire, returns to a world where gods are born from belief and magic controls everything. Fused with an ancient mechanical system that runs on loyalty, he begins his conquest—not through faith, but through science and technology. As he builds a mechanical army and gains the power to manipulate magic, bloodlines, and faith, Leonhart's kingdom rises—one mechanical soldier at a time. But with every step forward, gods and demons alike take notice. Will this benevolent king reclaim his throne and rule an empire of steel, or will the world destroy him for daring to blend science with the divine?

A fued between two families.... The Anthony's, a very respectable and well-known family and the Tyson's, the 2nd family in the list of respectable families will have a clash.....find out in deadly games: New generation if blood will flow or will there be a peace treaty between the two families . Get to know the secrets and and also the growing tension of love,hate,spite and jealousy between these two families.

The apocalypse is coming. Magic wants to fix it. Science thinks it caused it—and can fix it. * On a pre-apocalyptic Earth, Gwen Aishat Gwen, an AI-enhanced system-bound black woman engineered for logic and precision, is deeply at odds with a returning breed of human sized fairy godmothers. These are otherworldly beings born of ancient belief and chaotic magic. One of these fairies—Abigail Susanna Winthrop Hawthorne a.k.a Mathilda—is old-school and all about glitter, rainbows, and dangerously outdated ideals. Maybe even a little racist. And she really doesn’t understand how a 'Black woman' could hold very much power without “magic” or “faith in superstitions.” They clash! But the survival of humanity may depend on a fusion. Maybe even... a union. And what if the only thing that can truly change the world… is if these two worn-out godmothers stop fighting long enough to understand each other….. and maybe fall in love? --- JUICY THEMES: 1. Science vs. Superstition = Head vs. Heart 2. Queerness in ancient systems 3. Enemies-to-Lovers slow burn 4. Cultural clash with apocalyptic stakes 5. Satire, healing, and found family EXTRA TAGS: Sci-fi x Fantasy | WLW slow burn | Black Queer Lead | Sapphic Tension | Comedy x Bittersweet | Magical Realism | Apocalypse Prep | Queer as Hell

A teenager from the British-Indian town of Chanderi, in love with science, dreams of becoming a scientist But a tragedy took him as a patriot, turning him into an assassin, spy, and a deadly doctor. A sinister or a justice? a magnificent pioneering scientist or a revolutionary nationalist?

He was cursed to love. She was chained to hate. Lucian rules the dark with silence and steel. Ari was never meant to belong to him—but fate binds her in blood. He calls it love. She calls it a prison. When the chains break… Will she escape, or return to the monster who never let her fall? A Pure Story Full of Romantic Tension

In a world where survival is earned through blood and Contract, five strangers awaken in the ruins of a Trial designed to kill them. Silas, haunted by memories that aren’t entirely his. Senya, the sharpshooter with a mind like a scalpel. Jex, fire-born and reckless, burning for redemption. Nira, stitched together by science and ghosts. Torren, the feral giant whose rage speaks louder than words. Together, they survive the Hollowforge—a living nightmare that devours the unworthy—and emerge changed. Marked by the Forge. Chosen by Remnants long thought lost to myth. But surviving the Trial is only the beginning. Labeled heretics by the Tribunal and hunted by the very system that forged them, the newly formed team—now called the Ashbinders—must navigate a fractured world ruled by corrupted Remnant Contracts, forbidden Boons, and ancient gods hiding behind broken laws. As the power within them grows, so does the cost. The Remnants whisper. The Tithe stirs. And at the heart of it all, a long-buried truth begins to surface: > One of them will ascend. One of them will fall. And one of them was never meant to live. In a war between what humanity has become and what it tried to bury, the Ashbinders must decide whether to break their Contracts... or become something far worse.

After her twin sister elopes with her lover to avoid her betrothal, Giselle is forced by her parents to marry the heir to Montegnera's throne and King of wolves, King Fabio. There's one small problem though. It is hate at first sight and, by some cruel twist of fate, Fabio turns out to be her soulmate. Of course it doesn't help that the King is still in love with her sister and is desperately searching for her. But try as he might, he can't ignore the tension and bond between them, a tension so raw it keeps pulling him to her room every night... Can Giselle sacrifice her pride and feelings to secure a good match and restore her family's name in the King's Court? Or will she accept the King's rejection and lose her soulmate forever? Join Giselle on her journey of love, discovery and acceptance as she navigates the intricacies of the court and wins the King's heart.

If motion can change... then so can I.” Luma never meant to chase the wind—until it whispered back. When a mysterious traveler drops a scroll with cryptic truths and vanishes into the trees, her world of ordinary village paths and riverbend games cracks open to a universe ruled not by magic, but by the laws of nature itself. In a realm where physics and reality intertwine, Luma finds herself entangled in a journey that will test her courage, intelligence, and the very shape of her soul. Alongside Elder Ion—her enigmatic mentor who speaks in riddles and revelations—she faces robed figures who vanish into thin air, machines that run on unseen forces, and truths that fracture everything she thought was real. > Action explodes when the Spire’s Hall of Equilibrium is torn apart by an unseen wave of energy, scattering its scholars and nearly ending Ion’s life. In the Crimson Wastes, Luma uses Newton's laws to counterbalance a collapsing bridge, dragging an unconscious Nico to safety. And in a heart-stopping confrontation at the Bridge of Laws, she calculates her own fall mid-air—turning gravity into her weapon. Through every step, Luma grows—not just in knowledge, but in fire. "I don’t want to control the world. I want to understand it. That’s the difference between us." The Realm of Physis is a science fantasy saga where discovery becomes destiny. Each chapter pulses with tension, warmth, humor, and the power of thinking deeply in a world that punishes curiosity. Because when understanding becomes rebellion… Even gravity must answer to will. discord @gabfred4_38225

I looked at him with utter contempt, my gaze as cold as frost spreading across my face: “You filthy poultry, what part of you thinks you're worthy of me?” I spat each word with biting clarity, holding nothing back. No matter how beautiful the human form he wore, he was still just a feathered beast at heart, no better than the chickens and ducks outside. The man before me was breathtakingly handsome, his sharp eyes like a hawk’s. Yet he didn’t flare up in anger. Instead, he let out a cold, mocking smile. Raising one hand, he gripped my chin tightly, eyes blazing like fire: “I am a Phoenix,” he growled: “King of all living things! And you dare compare me to common barnyard fowl? Do you want me to snap your neck right here?” But I didn’t flinch. Instead, I met his fury with a calm, deliberate smirk: “Go ahead. It’s not like you’ve ever had the guts to follow through.” He went silent for a few seconds, the tension thick between us. Then, all of a sudden, he released my chin, only to pull me into his arms, holding me so tightly it felt like he was afraid I might vanish. His voice dropped, no longer seething with rage, but laced with a strange tenderness: “Could you stop being so stubborn? I’ve given you everything... What more do I need to do to make you happy?” His embrace tightened again, desperate and trembling. As if letting go, even a little, would cause me to disappear. In his eyes, there was helplessness, pain, and something else rising to the surface, something raw, unnamed, and overpowering.

"All Earth's knowledge, a boost to my brain, and to be unbound by magic capacity or affinity, those are my three requests" said Colt preparing for reincarnation. To reincarnate in another world, a wish he held dear, and now, he's heading to a world of monsters, magic, elves, and riches only he knows how to use . Sworn to not repeat the suffering he went through, Colt will use any and all means to ensure his new life is a good one.