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It didn't seem like a bad bargain when Maya agreed to this fake relationship with billionaire Alexander Ryder: he needed a temporary partner to keep up appearances, and she needed the resources to find her missing sister. But when Alexander reveals his unexpected warmth and vulnerability, Maya's attraction to him rapidly turns a business transaction into something more. Each time she appeared, something different was staged. The line between reality and fiction began to blur. Just when Maya finally gets a lead on how to find her sister, secrets are revealed that put in jeopardy not only the fragile connection between them but also the very reason for their deal. Can love survive in a world where nothing seems real?

Riele, trained from childhood by her ruthless mafia-boss mother, lives a double life as Felix, a boy sent to infiltrate the life of Jace Moretti—the son of her mother’s fiercest rival. Tasked with befriending him to uncover his family’s secrets, Riele didn’t plan on falling for the captivating, possessive Jace. As their bond deepens, Jace’s jealousy and fierce protectiveness grow stronger, especially as he senses Felix is hiding something. When Jace finally discovers her true identity, his possessive instincts take over. Determined not to lose her, he takes drastic measures, refusing to let her leave his side. Torn between her mission and her heart, Riele faces a dangerous dilemma: follow orders and betray Jace, or surrender to the intense, jealous love of a boy who would do anything to keep her.

How would you feel when you died and saw yourself in the future but this future is not one you wished for even your enemy to wake up to. When Captain Aria, a decorated soldier medic, is killed in battle, she is mysteriously transported to a damaged future, where she must navigate through an apocalypse, she must confront her own mortality, and fight to restore hope in a desperate world. In the year 2024, Captain Aria , a highly skilled and fearless soldier medic was part of an elite special forces unit. During this critical mission, she was fatally wounded and left for dead. However, Aria's death is only the beginning as She was thrown through time and space to the year 2178, where a catastrophic apocalypse has transformed the world into a wasteland. Aria awakens in a harsh, unfamiliar landscape that has been scarred by environmental disasters, nuclear devastation, and mutated insects. The once blue skies is now a toxic haze that reeks of ash and smoke. Aria was determined to survive this apocalypse and as she struggles to survive with her marine skills, she discovers some scattered survivors and someone she held dear. *** Released times are every day. I might release from 1_4 chapters a day so expect to read continuously. hehe ******** NOTE: This book is participating in Cupid Quill October so please your vote, gifts and comments is deeply appreciated

[Mature Content] His love was her sanctuary, but also her greatest peril. _____ Due is struggling to keep her job while being the sole provider for her dysfunctional family, and facing her supernatural stepmother’s extravagant demands. Her life takes a dramatic turn when she meets Lorien Montclair, the enigmatic CEO rumoured to be aloof and cruel, and hiding a monstrous scar beneath his mask. Lorien, a powerful fairy prince, banished from the Otherworld, cursed with immortality, and trapped on Earth, has built a formidable conglomerate while concealing a centuries-old secret. When Due crosses paths with Lorien, she becomes entwined in his mystical past. As their professional relationship evolves into a dangerous attraction, they both confront a forbidden connection that threatens to unravel the secrets of Lorien’s otherworldly existence. Now, Due and Lorien must navigate their growing bond and the dark forces at play that could change their lives forever. ____ EXCERPT *** As their lips merged into a passionately consuming kiss, Due found herself leaning in closer to her arrogant boss’s touch. “Believe me, Pequenà, I taste magic on the base of your lips.” His hands puffed her ass like a stuffed bear as he hummed out. Due knew he was trouble. People ran away from trouble, not kiss it. But what to do when this trouble was such an irresistible and hot one? Hence, instead of fleeing, she placed a finger on his lips and breathed, “Shh… stop talking and just make love to me.”

Lucas, a human transmigrated from Earth to a fantasy world, strives to live a peaceful life with his sister despite lacking special abilities or cheats. However, the world's cruelty shatters his tranquility when his beautiful sister is taken from him, and he is framed for her death. Devastated and powerless, Lucas is forced to flee. During his escape, Lucas grows stronger, eventually earning the feared title of the Demon God. Despite lacking inherent talent or cheats, his relentless pursuit of knowledge allows him to uncover his enemies' weaknesses, leading him to victory time and again. One fateful day, while praying for his sister, Lucas falls into a trap and is killed. His enemies have used his sister's memory against him, igniting a fury within Lucas as he dies, his final regret being his inability to save her. In his last moments, he wishes for a second chance to act first and protect his sister. [System Notification: Host has died a second time] [Cheat Activation Sequence Initiated] [Cheat Activated: Divine Mask - God Clone System Online]

What would you do if the person you raised, turned against you? For that person, you sacrificed your childhood but in the end, they still turned against you. It all began like a dream, a sweet dream to say, then a crack happened but she mended it, then another appeared and she mended it again until it finally broke down. Ely kept the lesson taught by life in the deepest part of her heart. She ran away because she was trying to escape from the truth but she met it again and this time, she lost her innocence, she lost the last bit of humanity she had and she lost the color of her soul and eventually, she submitted herself to the devil who used her gleefully. Silveria, a young King felt his ambitions came first before anything else. He once told a girl, that if he wanted something, he got it and it didn't matter how he got it. He was nicknamed the devil. The devil met this girl who lost the color of her soul and fed on her indifference but soon, he began to thirst for more. Is the devil going to pull her into hell with him or will both find salvation? PS:the cover is not mine so I can take it down if the owner comes by.

When divine blood flows through your veins, monsters hunts you down until you’re dead. That’s the harsh reality each demigod has to live everyday. Marina is one of them and, because of this, she had to leave her home when she was still a child. Now she has grown up and lives in the Lilies Park, a place in the Otherworld where she meets Shirei, a mysterious demigod who has no memory. Shirei will have to deal with his hidden past to understand why the gods seem to treat him like an enemy, but Marina fears that the journey will only lead to his death. Thus begins the last act of the plan of the forgotten goddess: the queen of masks. I will be posting this story on RoyalRoad.com

[not a LitRPG / isekai / cultivation.] [Espionage / Slowburn / A very human story] SYNOPSIS: A child rotting on the streets was suddenly dragged into the black car of one of the many conglomerates that rule the world from the shadows. Through golden flames and swathes of blood, he was trained and experimented on to become the perfect weapon. In this ever-changing world of conspiracy and technological marvels, Test Subject 201, now called Felix, navigates the world as the experiment's sole survivor, standing as the foundation for humanity's next step in evolution.  Armed with his gun, newfound abilities, and a memento he holds dearly, he marches through the steep path of darkness and deceit, and faces off against mafia, mercenaries, and countless criminals and corporations, to enact the organization's mantra to "protect the peace.".

After a devastating virus outbreak, two brothers obtain powerful masks granting them immortality and the ability to manipulate opposing elements—one controls water, while the other wields fire. But what once bonded them has now torn them apart. One brother searches tirelessly for the other, believing they can be reunited. Meanwhile, his brother has been brainwashed by a corrupt corporation, convinced that his sibling always hated him. In his search, the first brother is joined by a small group of survivors who also seek to destroy the corporation responsible for the city's downfall. Although he preferred to work alone, he slowly begins to enjoy the company of his new allies, forging unexpected connections as they wander the ruins of Aesthetic City. But the closer he gets to his brother, the more dangerous the journey becomes, as betrayal, memory, and manipulation threaten to destroy what remains of their bond.

This is a story comprising of four different stories in honor of Domestic Violence month. The stories are short and concise to draw the reader into the perspective of the character.

If only one could choose whom they marry, and if only one were not born into a royal family where marriage had to be for political gain. This was how Dalia was set to marry a man from a faraway land, a man rumored to be a monster who always wore a mask to cover his ugly face.

In the quaint town of Hollow Creek, appearances are everything, and no one knows this better than Eli Donovan. A seemingly charming and intelligent high school student, Eli has perfected the art of deception, donning a facade that conceals the chilling truth of his inner world. While his classmates buzz with gossip about recent mysterious disappearances, Eli basks in the chaos, manipulating those around him as he carefully navigates his double life. Beneath the mask of the ideal brother to his younger sister, Lucy, and a dutiful student, Eli harbors a dark secret: he is a vigilante serial killer who believes he is cleansing the world of its true monsters. As he juggles the complexities of teenage life—school plays, friendships, and sibling rivalries—he secretly plots his next move, driven by a thrill that pulsates through his veins. But as Eli’s world begins to spiral into a dangerous game of cat and mouse, he finds himself entangled with a classmate whose sharp intellect threatens to unravel his carefully constructed web of lies. Amidst the tension, friendships are tested, and his mask of innocence starts to crack. With darkness lurking just beneath the surface, Eli must confront not only the monsters he hunts but also the demons that threaten to consume him. In this gripping tale of duality, Mask of the Misguided delves into the mind of a boy who walks the fine line between good and evil, where love, loyalty, and betrayal intertwine, ultimately questioning the very nature of humanity and the masks we wear in our pursuit of acceptance and control.

For the sake of his family, Richard married a woman he had never met before. However, his newly wed wife was not only hideous but also viscous, which he only discovered on his wedding day. He thought he would be disgusted by her, but unexpectedly could not help but be attracted to this mysterious woman. What made Richard scratch his head even more, was that her face under the mask seems to be hiding some secret.

The first day of school doesn't go as planned. Nikko is late and he's literally running to school. He's so nervous, and the random guy that laughed at him while rushing through a crossroad, didn't add up to his mood.... *I am not an owner of the cover photo*

In a world reminiscent of the upheaval of the High Middle Ages, an enigmatic person known only as the "Faceless King, Arthur" strikes fear into the hearts of countries, earning the animosity of warring kings and generals. Haunted by a terminal sickness, he starts on a desperate effort to establish long-term peace among chaos and violence. As he navigates perilous relationships and tackles his past demons, he must address the question: can he achieve his vision of harmony before time runs out, or will his search for redemption be swallowed up by the shadows of his own death?

Caspian inched closer until his lips were mere inches away from Davina's, reeling her in to close the nonexistent gap between their mouths. "Have you ever been kissed, Dimitri?" He asked. Before Davina could lose control after Caspian's cold lips lightly grazed hers, she pushed him away and hurriedly stood up. "My Lord, this is highly unethical!" Her real voice nearly slipped out amid the chaos. "What's unethical about this?" Caspian's face lifted to form an innocent yet devilish smile, he seemed to be enjoying the reaction he got out of her. Flustered, Davina turned her back to him and took deep breaths before speaking more composedly. "We are both men and it wasn't ethical of you to try and... kiss me." The last bit came out as a whisper blown away by the wind. Caspian's chuckle echoed through the woods as he stood up from the bench and faced Davina with a smug look on his face. "Tell me, Dimitri, was I really trying to kiss a man just now?" "W-what do you mean?" Davina stumbled backward as she stared at Caspian in shock and disbelief, unsure of what to do to save herself from that situation. "Let me rephrase my question." Caspian delicately grazed Davina's cheeks with the back of his hand. "Are you really a man?" ***** With a bounty on her head and the need for a place to stay, Davina snuck into the castle of Lendorr, posing as a man in the royal army. Luckily for her, she was able to get away with her ruse easily that is, until she met the mysterious Lord Caspian. She is tasked with being one of his guards all while trying to avoid getting caught by the man who made it his life's mission to ruin her plan. Through a twisted game of deceit, Davina is forced to make a grave choice between Love and the REAL reason why she snuck into the castle.

Masks. They hold strange powers, given to those who wields them. Among thousands of them, Ten Powers rises as these Masks holds concepts that can only be described as God-like. They are called, the Ten Heralds. Kiyoto is a young man who finds himself wearing a damaged, wooden-carved mask which he can't take off for some unknown reason. To add to his confusion, aside from his name, he cannot seem to remember his past life after waking up. He will then find himself involved in fierce battles and events that will help uncover the mystery of the Mask he is currently wearing...and it's underlying purpose of Change. https://discord.gg/gmh3xfJDfG

In 31 days, I will have aged another year. In 30 days, I will be killed. In 28 days, I will have fought someone I believed to be my closest ally. In 21 days, I will have lost everyone I held dearest to me. In 14 days, I will be betrayed. In 7 days, I will cause a war. Tonight, I will have gone mad. 

Allan Crowe é o exemplo perfeito de garoto exemplar: popular, inteligente e gentil. Mas, por trás dessa fachada impecável, esconde-se um manipulador frio e calculista, movido por segredos sombrios e uma sede insaciável por poder. Enquanto a cidade o vê como um herói mascarado, seu verdadeiro objetivo se mantém nas sombras. Ninguém está preparado para a verdade que ele oculta. ... Esta é a minha primeira obra, e claro, vou aprendendo conforme escrevo, como qualquer pessoa. Espero melhorar e atingir um nível de escrita que seja agradável aos leitores enquanto me aprimoro.

Lee is an ordinary boy from an ordinary family living in a rural community. One day, Lee’s aunt comes to take him away, and now, Lee is living in the city! He went from a village boy to a city boy! His transition seamless. But why does Lee keep coming home late? Why does he have duplicate sets of the same clothes? And why does he keep blanking out in the middle of class? "Hey, have you heard..." "It's the fourth case this month..." Recently, there have been rising reports of murders in the city. Why did everything change when the ordinary boy arrived? But surely, Lee's just an ordinary boy, right? ... In the middle of the night, the door creaked as a boy wearing a raincoat entered his apartment. His boots left trails of water in the pathway as he entered his bathroom. "It hurts." Blood fell from his fingertips staining the white marble red. ... What's inside the mind of a lunatic? Who knows. Does Lee knows?

From a princess who once commanded several people and held high authority in the kingdom of Bu Yeo To a royal consort who now bow before others in order to survive in their hands. This was the cruel fate of princess Yuhwa, who at the end of the day was relegated to a position of a slave. How ridiculous and embarrassing!. A slave?. Not a public servant but the Emperor's personal slave.  No one had the power to take arms against the mighty Emperor of Joseon, Haemosu.  No now know the extent of the shadow emperor's powers. Some say he can command the nature surrounding the earth to do his bidding. Others says this nature such as fire, water, air, earth, sky speak to him, whispering the thought of his enemies and this nature are known as his 'Five dragon Gods' He is strong and without an equal in the mentality to fight. His anger causes new fear in his foes. He was a monster that derived joy from the chaos war, a deadly beast. ~~~ This is the journey of Princess Yuhwa, daughter of King Kim Byeon In of Buyeo kingdom. How she erased the darkness in Haemosu's heart and replaced it with lightness. Find out how she fulfilled her destiny and fought her life battle as a slave. Cover photo not mine

"Leave," Jamari said firmly, her voice resolute. "I have no desire to engage in conversation with you." Reagan gradually approached, closing the gap between them. "I am the dragon king," he proclaimed. "Adored by some, despised by many, and feared by countless others." He stood before her, his presence commanding. "People worship at my feet, bowing in reverence, trembling in fear." He paused, then continued, his tone softer. "Yet, somehow" he paused " somehow it is only you who possesses the power to bring me to my knees." *********************************************** When a blind forgotten princess is forced to get married to a powerful dragon king to prevent her father from ending her life, little does she know that the marriage is about to unravel a lot of secret about who she is and the past connection she has with her husband. Warning: contains heavy sexual content.

In a land that is forbidden for the humans to enter, A castle that was built in the forest where the creatures of the night live. But one day a human girl decides to break that role, What will happen? Join Lily adventure to find out ... The Novel will contain volumes for each character that will appear in the novel as each one of them will have different stories.

Com a invasão dos aethyris e o caos dominando a Terra, dois deuses fazem uma aposta decisiva: um humano escolhido receberá um grande poder. Se ele usar essa habilidade para o bem, a humanidade e os aethyris serão salvos; se falhar, a destruição será inevitável. Agora, o futuro de duas raças depende de Ren, um jovem que já vislumbrou o inferno na Terra.

"Will you be my daughter?" Helena became the fake daughter at the suggestion of Grand Duke. She became the Queen, gave birth to the son of the Crown Prince and established her position. Princess Veronica, who she thought was dead, appeared in front of her. She was just a doll. Eventually she was taken and killed... But, she was back in the past. "I'm going to destroy you all." She would never live as a doll again. Helena decided to take revenge. This is purely angst filled revenge with a smart reincarnated MC with hands full of cards and has schemes that are profitable for her. She is the leader. At points will be disappointed with how obvious the plot is but this novel uses it in very entertaining way. An interesting revenge story where she takes revenge by destroying her powerful enemies of previous life. MC has tragic past life and is back with future event knowledge and admits how some things are changed due to her interferences. MC is smart working rather than hard working cause she uses all the knowledge she has of the future, she has seen, to the fullest. MC is obviously op and is building and leading the new era trend. follow me on Instagram @shal.2383

After Astraea's disappearance, everything changed. Sorin got depressed. Soteria became angry and disappointed in his first son. Zemira cracked. ...and Cassian...well, he was lonely...again. Everyone thought she was dead except Cassian and Sorin. They knew she was out there somewhere, but where? It had been fifteen years. Then one day, Sorin saw a familiar pair of grey eyes and was instantly drawn to who had them. Astra, the granddaughter of the Sarissa of Holeian, an enemy of Thurtian.

One Night. Just One Night. It took just one night to change Zemira's whole life. In one night, she had met the Mad Viscount. In that same night, she had a one-night stand with him. Zemira is plunged out of her crazy and wild lifestyle after she discovered that she was carrying Cassian's baby. She was going to be a mother. Which meant no drinking late at night, no more wild horse racing, no more vaping, no more hanging out with the Duke's son...because she was getting married to the Mad Viscount. Zemira has to deal with the consequences of a one-night stand and learn things about her husband...and maybe fall in love with him

In the year 2150, humanity has spread across the stars, colonizing distant planets and establishing a network of space stations. Among these interstellar pioneers is Captain Aria Valen, a decorated pilot and commander of the starship Elysian. Dedicated to her mission and crew, Aria has little time for romance, having locked away her heart after a past betrayal. On a routine mission to deliver supplies to the remote colony of Zephyr-9, Aria's ship encounters a mysterious distress signal emanating from an uncharted planet. Reluctantly, she diverts course to investigate, discovering a small, crashed vessel and a lone survivor: Dr. Ethan Cross, a brilliant and enigmatic astrophysicist. Ethan, working on a top-secret project, claims to have unlocked secrets about a rare cosmic phenomenon that could revolutionize space travel. Despite his guarded demeanor, Aria is drawn to his intellect and quiet strength. As they work together to repair Ethan's ship and uncover the truth behind his research, their mutual respect blossoms into something deeper. However, their growing connection is tested by external threats. A ruthless space pirate, Captain Lyra Nox, seeks the same knowledge Ethan possesses and will stop at nothing to obtain it. Aria and Ethan must navigate treacherous space battles, decipher hidden codes, and outmaneuver Lyra's relentless pursuit. As danger looms, Aria and Ethan realize that their bond is not just a fleeting romance but a powerful alliance that could alter the fate of humanity. Together, they must make a choice: protect their newfound love or sacrifice it to save countless lives. "WE FELL IN LOVE IN SPACE" is a tale of adventure, trust, and the unbreakable bonds forged among the stars. It's a journey that explores the limits of human courage and the infinite possibilities of love.

(Mature content R-18+ Contains gore, no second woman drama or rape.) My love sees no end, no right or wrong. Because when I love I want you to be mine as much as I am yours - Angelina Bhardawaj ~~~~~~ "I told you I want to ruin you," he cupped her jaws while pinning her to the wall. "And you have done enough. Now I am leaving," she snapped back. "You didn't get my words, Princess," he sneered coldly. "When I say I want to ruin you, I want to bind you to my bed and fill you till your scent becomes one with me and every fucking person in this world knows who you are... That you are fucking mine!" He slammed her into the wall, kissing her passionately. ~~~~~~ Elliana Heart, the illegitimate daughter of the King of Heart Moon City with the hunter bloodline only wants one thing in her life; to know and meet her biological mom. Innocent and beautiful, Elliana is often a victim of her stepmother's and stepsister's plots.  Sebastian Marino, the infamous masked Vampire Prince, has suffered nothing but hatred from everyone around him. Everyone fears him since he has a power not to be reckoned with. After serving in prison for one year on behalf of her stepsister, Elliana is surprised to get bailed. However, her happiness is cut short when she finds out she is to marry the vampire Prince in her stepsister's place. Elliana knows nothing about the vampires, and Sebastian hates everything that comes with those evil humans.  What would she do when she gets married to the named monster of the dark world who takes and hunts without mercy? "Are you not curious about what I look like?" He grabbed her chin painfully. "Reveal your face to me when you trust me," she smiled softly. 'That's never going to happen,' Sebastian thought. To him, she was nothing more than a tool to get his revenge on the humans. To her, he was more than everything she laid her eyes on, even more than the truth of her existence. There is a power even bigger and more powerful than anything and that power is called fate. Will they be able to fight their fates to stay together or succumb to it and lose it all? The story of the deadliest witch disguised as a human and the most dangerous prodigy prince who survives on vampire blood. Disclaimer- The book is built around magical world and pure fantasy. The romance will make you feel butterflies in the stomach while some scenes might have you question sanity around love. The first 50 chapters will build the world around the book. I promise, if you stay, you are going to love the book, until this isn't your genre. ~~~~~~ Follow me on my social media. Facebook - Author Angelina Bhardawaj Instagram - @angelinabhardawaj