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Kyoline Diego was born of blood, betrayal, and gunfire. Born of a Respectable Made Man, a child who frightened a few but was cherished by all. Her world was destroyed the day her father was assassinated and her family left for dead. Eighteen and jaded now, Kyoline makes friends with bartending shifts, gun-running, and caring for the siblings nobody else will. Love is not on the agenda—survival is. But there's Tenz Jersey, her mafia beau, all tattoos and broken vows, who kisses like sin and lies like the bible. He gives her protection, passion, and anarchy in equal measure. She tells herself he's enough, that he's the only one capable of making the threat feel like home. Until Isaac. Cold. Deadly. Unapologetically deadly. He grabs her and stuffs her into a black SUV, and claims to be a cop, and whisks her off into a game of questioning, control, and cannoli. Only Isaac's not NYPD—he's the mafia's best hitman. And he's staring at her way too hard. He notices what others do not—her quick wit, her raw edges, the fire she keeps hidden under her golden dresses and guarded smiles. He is not trying to save her. He wishes to see how far she will go to save herself. Now Kyoline is caught between two men who both report to the same violent underworld—and both want her for different reasons. One wants to cage her up. The other wants to burn her alive. But the mafia doesn't believe in love. The mafia believes in loyalty. And Kyoline's loyalty might cost her everything—her heart, her freedom, and maybe even her life. In a world where love is poison and trust is a weapon, one girl must decide if she's a pawn in their game… or the queen who burns their kingdom to ashes.

WARNING! **DARK ROMANCE** ****A STORY OF FIRE AND ICE**** Locked away from the world, Selene, the cursed daughter of the Dark King, knows only shadows and despair. Then, fate intervenes. Drawn by an irresistible force, Alpha Zephyr, a warrior scarred by a brutal attack orchestrated by Selene's father, discovers her in a river that borders their territory. He uncovers a truth that threatens to shatter both their worlds: Selene is his fated mate. This forbidden love would ignite an ancient war. Can Zephyr overcome his hatred and embrace the forbidden, or will the weight of the past consume him and tear their worlds apart? As Selene discovers more to herself than she ever imagined, her world once bitter and empty becomes filled with growth and a chance at Love. Will she warm up to her chances of growth and prevails?

Shirley investigates the world and solves mysteries everywhere. She questions the suspects, examines the clues, follows every lead she has, and stops the person or persons behind the case when she cracks the case. Later, she teams up with a girl named Diane Walker, who helps her solve cases. Working together, they believe that they can solve any mystery that comes their way.

His wife, His mistake – Synopsis Four years ago, Arya vanished. No goodbye. No trace. No explanation. But she took one thing with her — his child. When Arya discovered her billionaire husband’s affair, she didn’t argue. She signed the divorce papers, packed her silence, and disappeared into the world… carrying a secret he’d never know. Now, four years later, Damon Blackwood sees her again — not on purpose — but at a charity gala, standing across the room in a black dress… holding a little boy who looks just like him. The past rushes back. So do the questions. Why did she leave? Why didn’t she tell him? And why does seeing her again make his cold heart beat faster? He wants answers. She wants to run. But the truth? It wants to be revealed.

Gabriel was just an ordinary young man dreaming of a peaceful life with his family. But that life was torn away when demons from the underworld invaded the surface, leaving cities in ruins and his loved ones dead. With no powers, no chosen destiny, and nothing left to lose, Gabriel picks up a blade and begins his journey of revenge. Driven by rage and grief, he travels across the continent, hunting demons one by one. Through broken towns, dark forests, and blood-soaked battlefields, Gabriel becomes a symbol of resistance—an unrelenting force fueled by pain and purpose. He’s not a hero. He’s not a legend. He’s just a man with a Purpose Kill every last demon. Post every Saturday.... woooo

Kanai Akane was a 25 years old employed lady, she had no regrets nor worries, she was loved by many, and lived her life to the fullest making manga as her side job along side her boyfriend. Her life is what you would call to be a perfectly peaceful life. She was contented for all the blessings she had receive. But after an accident her perfect life ended just like that. But as lucky as she can get, she had once more opened her eyes to the world. However, something was strange, short chubby arms and legs? soft and fluffy blond hair? frilly dresses? a child? moreover a princess?! not just any princess but the first princess?!

One mission. One daughter. Zero room for failure. When ex-FBI agent John Lockley is blackmailed into working for a ruthless cartel, the stakes couldn’t be higher—his daughter’s life hangs in the balance. Hunted by the very agency he once served and trapped in a world of blood and betrayal, Lockley must pull off one final run. This time, it’s not about justice—it’s personal. Hey Reader, This is the author of this book. This is my second book after Jack Mayors. There might be errors and stuff. So, if there's anything please let me know. Hope you enjoy it!!! Thank you.

She was born of moonlight. He was forged to protect her..... When Lara, a fierce orphaned warrior with no memory of her origins, is saved from a deadly rogue attack by the powerful and mysterious Lycan King, Thornak, she is thrust into a world of danger, prophecy, and forbidden truths. Drawn to him by an unexplainable force, Lara soon learns that Thornak is her fated mate. A bond neither of them expected, nor can ignore. As her buried powers stir and whispers of her bloodline, the legendary and long lost Moonguard begin to surface, Lara must confront the dark forces hunting her. With war looming and her true identity threatening to reshape the kingdom of Vargorath, Lara holds the key to either its salvation... or its fall..

dia, sang putri pertama harus menikah dengan putra Kaisar yang membunuh ayahnya. dia bersumpah merebut apa yang menjadi HAK nya.

"I married my enemy to save my family. Now I sleep beside the man who ruined us." Damon Blackwood is ruthless, rich, and dangerously cold. Isabel Lawson is the pawn he never expected to fight back. In a marriage built on lies, betrayal becomes seduction... And revenge might just look like love.

After sacrificing his life for someone undeserving someone who didn’t even shed a single tear at his death he now finds himself regressing back in time. Just... emptiness. That was all she gave him in return. The person he had once begged for love rejected him time and time again. Now, he’s eighteen again. Looking at her face, a part of him wants to try once more. To fall in love again. To hope again. But no... He remembers the pain too vividly. Some feelings never change but sometimes, you have to leave them behind. After all, one life should be enough for such heartbreak. He’s made a promise: never to love her again. This life is his second chance. A chance to live for himself. But who would’ve thought... he wasn’t the only one who regressed? The ultimate black-heart curse is broken time has reversed. Avey: “Lucy... can we..” Tears glimmer in his eyes. Lucy: She stares at him blankly, her expression unreadable. Avey: “Can’t you at least give me one chance?” Lucian: Watches her silently, his thoughts a storm behind calm eyes. And what about the others who hurt him too his mother, his sister, his so-called friend, and of course... her? Will he give up on love in pursuit of peace? Or will the fear of pain stop him from ever trying again?

Four teens from different parts of the world live double lives as a superhero team that protects the world from evil at any time and in any location. Working together and utilizing state-of-the-art crime-fighting technology, their superpowers, and martial arts skills, they believe they can overcome any evil force or challenge that comes their way. They also use their smarts to figure out how to stop their bad guys before they get away with whatever they're after. And if they see or hear any trouble, they immediately try to stop it, with or without their teammates.

For centuries, the Bloodclaw Pack has been haunted by a dark prophecy: "When the Alpha finds his true Luna, he will also find his doom." Damien Blackthorne, feared and undefeated Alpha of the Bloodclaw Pack, has avoided love his entire life. Ruthless in battle and cold in heart, he built his empire on dominance, not devotion. Love, he believes, is a weakness and the curse on his bloodline ensures it would also be his downfall. But when a rogue female werewolf, Avelyn, trespasses on Bloodclaw territory, everything changes. Mysterious, fiery, and powerful beyond understanding, she’s hiding secrets even she doesn’t fully know. The moment Damien lays eyes on her, the bond ignites. She is his Luna, and according to legend… his curse. Desperate to resist the pull, Damien tries to banish her. But Avelyn, who has spent her life being hunted and hiding from her own past, won’t go quietly. Especially not when she uncovers a link between her forgotten lineage and the very curse Damien fears. As they battle their connection, ancient enemies rise, truths unravel, and the prophecy unfolds in ways no one expected. Love may destroy them, or it might be the only thing that can break the curse.

One scam package, That's all it took to drag the 17-year-old Cail into the world of the void. ... He thought he had ordered a limited-edition sneakers. But what came was a shady-looking package on his front gate. It smelled like rotten egg and sulfur. Inside the package was a strange box. It's filled with eccentric junk. They looked very intricate and mysterious. He thought, ''I probably got someone else's package, a package from someone that was very interested in mysticism.'' An old coin, a cracked compass, a ring with an ugly center stone, and some other weird looking trinkets. So he did what any broke student would do: He sold it. He figured someone might want them for cosplay or something. Well, except the gold-rimmed glasses that seemed to fit him very well. "Damn, I paid 7,000 nu for that sneaker; I better get something out from this scam package." Then all hell broke loose. Strange people started approaching him. People brought that junk. Very strange people wearing suspicious get up trying to buy those stuff in the sketchiest manner possible. As he kept selling, he realized that the box was refilling, it seemed to have an endless supply of those strange stuff. Those people called it 'artifacts'. Then one day he woke up with a strange tattoo on his arm; inside the tattoo was an independent space containing the box. It is basically inseparable from him. "I didn't ask for any of this to happen. But now, strange people come to me with desperate offers. Money, memories, and even soul." He's just trying to survive high school while earning some money! He had no idea what was going on, but apparently, this thing that he got? It's not just an artifact. It's a contract. As Cail navagates school life, part-time jobs, and otherworldly clients, he starts asking the real question: When did I become an artifact dealer?! By day, he is just an ordinary student, a NPC character. And by night? He is The Dealer. Selling ancient items and dealing with people that he probably shouldn't be talking to. "Since I'm already in this mess, might as well profit off of it."

Liyana Xu is the kind of woman men fear-and secretly desire. As the ruthless CEO of Xu Enterprises, she rules the corporate world with an iron fist, making empires crumble with a single decision. Love is a weakness she refuses to entertain. Enter Damien Lu, the only man powerful enough to stand against her. Cold, calculating, and dangerously charming, he returns from abroad, determined to take over the business world-and her heart. Their first encounter? A high-stakes corporate war that turns into a personal battle. Damien doesn't just want to defeat her-he wants to own her. As power struggles turn into stolen kisses and heated encounters, the lines between rivalry and obsession blur. But in a world where betrayal lurks behind every corner, can they trust their hearts-or will their love become their greatest downfall?

As the title says, the story of the first mage who created necromancy, and other magics, during his long life. I write it as a hobby, not to earn money so don't make your expectations too high.

The Story Of The Boy Who Couldn't Confess His Feelings Towards His First Crush Gets The Second Chance To Do That. An 18 Year 12th Pass Out Is Transported In To His 14 Year Old Body With The Experience Of 18 Years,Can He Confess This Time?Will His Crush Accept His Feelings?

in a dark illusory seemingly real yet illusion there lies terrifying beings whose strength is enough to blast open the earth revealing the core in matter of moments they are ferocious demons from hell illusory from higher dimension or so is thought by humans . there also exists cultivators who oppose them vie for greater strength to protect their homes . there also exists brilliant scientists sacrificing their entire life's to contribute for humanity against shadows deep within . though it may seem hopeless. This novel depicts about a young boy , vikas who reawakens his previous life memories and gets a system . He fights against shadows to protect his family , his followers , his progenies , his harem , everything he likes about his home earth . Read this novel - follow vikas on his path of slaying hell shadow demons along with is close friends , his friends , his cousins ,his followers , his progeny . As he slays shadows and destroys them there comes exploration of space and discovery of new extraterrestrial species which new friendly along with enemy species

> She draws in silence. He watches without words. On the rooftop where sky meets sea, their stories begin—one pencil stroke at a time. The First Whisper is a gentle love story between a quiet artist and the boy who watches her from afar.

LGBT BL - OMEGAVERSE 18+ Claire Chester, a student who had just moved up to Grade 11, felt that his school life was much better after he was finally recognized by many students as a popular Alpha. He was good at fighting and could also socialize well. However, no one knew the secret behind the popular Claire was actually a recessive Omega who refused to recognize himself as an Omega. Bad memories of when everyone knew his identity made Claire do everything he could to cover up his identity as an Omega and everything went very well. Until he made a mistake when he met a cold Alpha who seemed to be shunned by everyone, Fein Stanford. "Give me your money or I'll beat you up!" Claire ordered Fein. However, Fein instead cornered Claire against the wall and locked the man up. "What's with that face of yours, hmn? Oh what is it, I smell some pretty sweet pheromones in here," he said with a smirk on his face. From that day on, things changed in Claire's life as one annoying Alpha found out his identity. Will Claire be able to mask his identity for much longer? Or is this the beginning of his nightmare with Fein Standford?

"What Lengths would you go to have the power to shape your own path? What would you give up? How far would you go?" "I have gone far and given much to get where I am today. Maybe my story would help you to figure it out. Sit, Listen. This is the story of Cytar's First Lich."

Rowan Ashford—a man with no digital footprint, no paper trail. The only record of his existence traced back to his birth and his years in school up until grade twelve. After that, nothing. To the world, he lived a quiet, unremarkable life. But Rowan was far from ordinary. Beneath the surface, he led a life shrouded in secrets—known only to a select few he trusted. And even then, no secret stays buried forever.

It’s just about a pig that even the author hates.

This story is about a boy Avinash Pratap who is a famous singer but due to a curse in his previous life, he turns into a cursed wolf. The story begins when he calls an ordinary girl his girlfriend to escape from the media and slowly starts loving her. Meanwhile, he also struggles with this curse and to know how this curse started and how it will end, he fights with his first personality because Adam was his second personality. The story takes an amazing turn when he has to kill his girlfriend. So, let's go on this wonderful journey.