Suspicion

In a world gripped by ceaseless power struggles, King Henry emerged as a beacon of change, dedicated to eradicating the senseless violence perpetuated by human greed. His life's mission brought temporary peace to the realm, earning him the title of an angel among men. However, the harmony shattered when his adopted son, William, committed the unthinkable act of murdering the benevolent king. The grieving populace gathered to mourn their fallen leader, and in the midst of sorrow, a promise of severe retribution echoed through the air. Arthur, a loyal companion, sought to liberate William, imprisoned under suspicion of regicide. Yet, the young prince, desperate for answers, confronted William about the shocking incident that unfolded before his eyes.

[18+, nsfw, mature content, sensitive content] After the death of his parents in a car accident, Akagi Suga sold his parents' house and moved to another area. He raised his younger brother alone, their life didn't go smoothly but at least as long as Suga lived with his younger brother, their life was always pleasant. Until finally people from IHPS (International Human Protection Squad) approached him, making Akagi Suga remember again that his father was a former instructor of that special forces. He didn't want to get involved with people from an organization created by elites under the guise of ‘military’, an organization filled with crazy people, but when Nakajima Yuki, his childhood friend asked Suga to join IHPS, at first Suga refused, however— "It wasn't an accident, both your parents were killed." He already had this suspicion for a long time. 'Will going to IHPS make it easier for me to find out which organization killed my parents?' And why did a madman named Zion Hughes always make it difficult for him to find out about the organization? (ps ; I won't give warning for adult scenes iykwim, I will give warning if there's sensitive content)

Sebastian is called by many different names: lunatic, madman, crazy, and a monster.  
Pretending to be human is an effortless task; calculating and flirtatious is a mask he carries for centuries, playing with the lives of those around him as if they’re just a game. 
His closed heart never lets anyone in, keeping a distance from anyone except for his annoying family, who live and protect each other. Despite having a dysfunctional, crazy family yet being regarded with suspicion and dread, his heart longs for more.  
On that fateful night, he never thought it was possible for him to have another emotional connection.  
A young, feral boy carrying a hunter-knife is surrounded by blood, snow, and dead wolves in the forest. Why does his youthful body carry a grotesque canvas of scars like they tell a gruesome past? Why do his eyes carry a heavy burden that's too young for a human? Or is he a human in the first place? 
As he gets to know the bratty Atlas, who angers him and challenges him, test him to the limits. If it was anyone else, he would not hesitate sending them to their grave.  Soon, he would learn that Atlas carries a heavy, dark secret, where Sebastian had to look for an answer in Atlas's past and must decide if he's worth protecting.  ***
Flirtatious, heartless, and bored gong/seme/top protagonist x clingly, bratty, and ruthless shou 
Sebastian x Atlas 
Additionally tags: dark, mysterious, BL, age-difference, thriller, psychological, supernatural creatures, slow romance, murder, dub-con, tragic past, comedy, and horror (I don’t own the picture on the cover.)

[Warning: This novel features Mature Content 18+] Separating from her mother after 11 years brought out a lot of change in Ayana. Her cheerful self was gone, she was quieter and reversed. When she thought everything would change for the better, she was betrothed to a vampire. It was a political marriage. If that was not the worst, that man hated humans. The rumors said he killed humans just for pleasure. Just when Ayana thought she was ready, life gives her another surprise, her husband is a handsome swindler that likes to aggravate her with his sweet talk. He is an expert actor who likes to pretend his love for her. Can she resist her husband's charm and walk out of the marriage with an intact heart? Excerpt: “I will go first. I, Luca Winter, would assist and help Ayana Winter on her revenge plan and would never harm and hurt her. In return, I will ask for something Ayana Winter possesses and she had to give it to me willingly as the payment of my help.” Luca said casually. Ayana frowned as she looked at Luca. “Is it my father's journal?" Ayana said as she looked at the man, voicing her suspicion. Ayana noticed as the man's smile freeze for a millisecond. The man tried to act casual, but Ayana has got her answer. Ayana smiled as she finally got the response. The man was after her father’s mysterious journal. “I will give it to you if it is on my hand,” Ayana said still with a smile on her face, "and if not, you would have to ask for another thing with a similar value, take it or leave it." In her heart, Ayana promised to herself that she would never claim the book as hers, therefore Luca would never have a chance to claim it as his. She cannot believe the man, but she knew she needed his help if she wanted to make evident progress in her plan.

#Married #Office Romance Jerica Evans, a devoted wife and clerk at City Hall, feels her world slowly unraveling as the cracks in her once-loving marriage deepen. Her husband, Jared, a high-powered lawyer with a fierce courtroom reputation known as "The Siberian Beast," has grown distant, and his cold demeanor leaves Jerica questioning everything. Once the pillar of her life, Jared now feels like a stranger, more lighthouse than man—steady but unreachable, leaving Jerica adrift in loneliness and suspicion. When she catches him leaving work early with a mysterious woman in a red dress, her world shatters. As she balances her growing suspicion with the suspicious arrival of Harold Braddock, Jerica's former flame, the lines between loyalty, betrayal, and her own desires blur. Her once steady life spirals as her husband’s frosty demeanor and her own emotional wounds collide. As the emotional distance between her and Jared widens, Jerica must decide whether to fight for a love that seems to have slipped away—or walk away from the man who once completed her. What will she decide? What is Jared's secret? Was their marriage truly over? Has she truly stopped loving him? This is a heartstring-pulling journey of love, pride, and the devastating cost of hidden truths and unspoken desires, where one woman must decide if she’ll fight for the man she married or leave him behind to save herself. Please support the book by voting. Leave reviews and tell me what you feel in the comments.

The Thread of Two Souls In the kingdom of Uttara, duty is law, and love is a luxury few can afford. Abhimanya, the crown prince, is used to navigating power, politics, and the heavy weight of expectation. But when an unexpected marriage binds him to Adithya—an enigmatic stranger with sharp wit and secrets of his own—Abhimanya’s world begins to unravel. Adithya’s quiet strength and unreadable gaze are more than they appear, pulling Abhimanya into a web of mysteries that stretch beyond the walls of the palace. As court politics turn treacherous and unseen enemies draw closer, Abhimanya finds himself torn between the kingdom he must protect and the growing connection he cannot deny. Two souls, tethered by fate, walk the thin line between trust and suspicion. In a world where nothing is as it seems, will their bond be their salvation... or their downfall? A slow-burning tale of love, intrigue, and secrets waiting to be unraveled—where every glance, every word, and every silence matters.

When enigmatic CEO Diana Cruz mysteriously dies, suspicion falls on her loyal secretary Emily. Unbeknownst to all, Diana has staged her own demise to escape a sinister threat. Her sudden demise sends shockwaves through the corporate world. But nothing is as it seems.

"I can't be pregnant for my uncle!" I muttered under my breath, staring at the results in a state of incredulity. Skylar has life's struggles all put into one burden on her young shoulders: the fight to balance school and work, to help with her mom under her uncle's hard rule. Life spirals right at the turn of one weird incident that humiliates her, costs her her job when it is discovered she is pregnant. Then, when it feels like Skylar's world is falling apart, her mother remarries a very wealthy man whose twin sons immediately complicate her life. One has quietly watched her every move, while the other suddenly comes to her rescue, finding her torn between gratitude and suspicion. As secrets unravel and hidden agendas finally surface, Skylar must manage a world of deceit, temptation, and betrayal. Can she find the way to retrieve her life, or is the danger too much to bear in this new family?

Amidst the eerie silence of an unfamiliar hall, a cacophony of confused voices rose, mingling in a chorus of bewilderment. "Where are we?" "What happened?" "I thought I died!" Each utterance hung in the air, a testament to the collective disbelief gripping the room. As the haze of confusion lifted, disjointed memories surfaced, fragments of lives cut short by tragedy. "I remember... I was stabbed..." ventured one voice, echoed by another's affirmation of a similar fate. "I... I died in a plane crash," muttered a third, only to be met with a stunned agreement from a fellow survivor. Amidst the chaos of bewildered voices, one man stood apart, his expression a mask of contemplation amidst the turmoil. As his companions recounted their brushes with death, his mind churned with questions, each more confounding than the last. "I got shot... I remember it vividly," he murmured to himself, his voice barely audible above the din. "So how am I still here?" The enigma of their shared resurrection gnawed at him, compelling him to seek answers in the depths of his memories. With each revelation of a paired demise—a male and female, bound by the same tragic fate—a flicker of recognition ignited within him. "This... this seems familiar," he mused, the pieces of a puzzle slowly coalescing in his mind. But the picture remained incomplete, obscured by the fog of uncertainty that shrouded their surroundings. As the words "pairs, pairs, pairs" echoed in his mind like a cryptic mantra, a sudden realization struck him with the force of a revelation. "It can't be... don't tell me..." he whispered, his voice trembling with disbelief. With a sense of urgency, he began to scan his surroundings, searching for any sign or clue that could confirm his suspicions. Then, as if guided by an unseen force, his gaze shifted upwards, and there, bathed in an ethereal light, stood an angelic figure with golden apparel, its gaze fixed upon him with a warm smile. The sight took his breath away, filling him with a mixture of awe and trepidation. The man's heart raced as faced a real angel, his mind struggling to comprehend the surreal encounter unfolding before him. The angel's words, spoken with an air of amusement, only deepened the enigma shrouding their meeting. "I never expected anyone to notice me," the angel remarked, a hint of playfulness in its voice. "I was concealing my presence to let everyone fully calm down, but to think someone noticed me. Just who are you?" Ethan's disbelief and confusion intensified at the angel's question. "Eh... Ethan Rivers," he stammered, his voice barely above a whisper. As Aurelia, the angel, finally revealed himself to the bewildered assembly, a hush fell over the room, each soul drawn in by his radiant presence and commanding aura. Ethan's gaze lingered on Aurelia. "Greetings, lost souls," Aurelia declared, his voice resonating with a majestic power that seemed to fill the very air around them. "I am Aurelia, and I shall be your guide to your new life." As Aurelia extended his arms in a gesture of welcome, Ethan felt a surge of rage and hesitation, "This it bad, really bad."

Theo Lin was an ordinary man trapped in the monotony of modern life. As a software developer, he buried himself in endless work, his youthful dreams of adventure and heroism long forgotten. But one rainy night, a sudden car accident tore him from his mundane existence, plunging him into darkness. When Theo awakens, he finds himself reincarnated as Eryon Kael, the heir of a crumbling noble family in a world filled with magic and wonder. Born with strange silver eyes and an innate connection to magic, Eryon is no ordinary infant. Yet, his new life is shadowed by the weight of expectations and whispers of fear among those who serve the Kael household. As Eryon begins to navigate this unfamiliar world, fragments of his past life linger, driving him to make the most of his second chance. In his infancy, he discovers an extraordinary gift—the ability to sense and manipulate magic. But his secret experiments soon attract attention, sparking both awe and suspicion among the people around him, including his father, Lord Hadrian Kael. Determined to rise above the failures of his past and forge a brighter future, Eryon sets his sights on mastering the magical forces of this world. But as whispers of his abilities grow louder, so too do the mysteries surrounding his rebirth. Who—or what—was responsible for his reincarnation? And what role will he play in a world teetering on the edge of change?

Hunter, a bold transfer student, finds himself thrust into the unfamiliar halls of a prestigious, Japanese-dominated school. From the moment he steps onto campus, he realizes he’s out of his depth—cultural norms, strict rules, and a school hierarchy that doesn’t tolerate stepping out of line. But none of that prepares him for his first encounter with Yukio—a charming yet unapologetically eccentric girl who takes a peculiar interest in him. What begins as a budding friendship takes a bizarre turn when Yukio reveals her true nature: she’s a self-proclaimed “perverted entity.” Intrigued and not one to back down, Hunter challenges her with a bold claim—he’s more perverted than she is. Thus begins an outrageous competition that spirals into a series of escalating dares, pranks, and teasing moments that blur the line between rivalry and romance. However, the stakes are far greater than Hunter realizes. The school’s ironclad rules, enforced ruthlessly by the Principal and a formidable Student Council, leave no room for misconduct. As Hunter’s antics with Yukio and a growing circle of admirers draw more attention, the Student Council begins to see him as a threat to the school’s pristine reputation. Yet, despite their suspicions, Hunter’s cunning ensures they can’t pin any infractions on him. Future of this novel - This has a high chance of being adapted into a manga, This will require obviously a fanbase and funding. If this light novel get's high traction, I'll make this happen. Fun facts about this story - The protagonist, isn't a pussy, do what you will with that information. This is an original novel so a-lot of time was placed into making this light novel. Hope you enjoy! This site is being funny about the Cover art, you can also read the novel here : https://f95zone.to/threads/im-more-perverted-than-you-by-hoppypop.234604/

Alya, a powerful spy trained in the art of disguise and information gathering, has one important mission: infiltrate the palatial mansion of Damien, an ambitious leader who is wealthy but full of secrets. Undercover as a personal servant, Alya hopes to find evidence to destroy Damien's dark network involved in a secret project called *Neogenesis*. However, the mansion is more than just a palatial place-it's a trap filled with darkness, intrigue, and unforeseen dangers. Alya soon realizes that this assignment is not just about investigating Damien, but also surviving the hidden dangers. In every corner of the mansion, she senses shadows watching her, secrets stalking her, and a great power slowly overtaking her body. In her quest to get close to Damien and uncover his dark plans, Alya is trapped in a deadly relationship. One night, everything changes when she succumbs to Damien's cold charm to continue her mission. However, that moment brings consequences that change her life forever. Without realizing it, Alya begins to feel changes in her body. An unwanted pregnancy is a sign that she is now trapped deeper in Damien's web of secret projects. The babies in her womb are no ordinary babies - they are part of an ambitious experiment designed to create a generation of superior humans. The pills and injections Damien administers without her knowledge accelerate the progression of the pregnancy, leaving Alya facing growing physical and mental threats. As her body continues to change, Alya struggles to hide the truth from the other servants, especially from the suspicious Madam Eliza. However, secrets can never be hidden forever. Tensions rise when the body of one of the servants is found, and suspicions of Alya begin to grow. Meanwhile, Damien remains calm, as if he knows more than he lets on. He continues to monitor every development of Alya's pregnancy, showing unnatural attention to her large belly, all the while smiling mysteriously. Alya is now at a crossroads between carrying out her mission or protecting herself and her babies. Every step she takes takes her deeper into the darkness, into a world where the dark secrets of the mansion are slowly revealed. Will Alya be able to overcome a power greater than herself? Or will she drown in a trap designed by Damien, the man who seems to be in complete control of her life? --- **"Mafia and Spies: The Superior Human Project”** is a story full of mystery, intrigue, and sacrifice. On this journey, readers will be taken into a world filled with emotional tension, dark secrets, and one woman's fight against her destiny. Will Alya succeed in completing her mission, or will she fall victim to a project bigger than what she can imagine?

In a small coastal town plagued by mysterious disappearances, Lena, a young journalist, returns to her childhood home to investigate the strange events that have haunted the town for decades. As she unravels old family secrets and uncovers long-buried truths, she begins to suspect that the town’s dark past isn’t just history—it’s alive, and it’s watching her. But the deeper she digs, the closer she comes to a terrifying revelation that might change everything she thought she knew about herself, her family, and the town she once thought safe. The story follows Lena’s journey as she races against time to uncover the truth before it’s too late—and before the town swallows her whole. Excerpt: The fog rolled in from the sea, thick and suffocating, shrouding the streets of Nightfall in an eerie quiet. Lena stood at the edge of the town’s old pier, staring out into the churning water below. The whispers had grown louder since she returned—voices in the wind, flickering lights in the abandoned houses. The townspeople said nothing, but they watched her with wary eyes, their gazes filled with something more than suspicion. “Not everyone leaves Nightfall the same way they came,” a voice whispered from behind her. She didn’t need to turn to know who it was. It was the same warning she had heard as a child. The one that still haunted her dreams.

The Meeting of Kiara and Miah When Kiara and Miah first meet, the moment is filled with shock and disbelief—like staring into a mirror that reflects a life so similar yet worlds apart. They marvel at each other’s uncanny resemblance, a connection that feels almost destined. Despite their differences, a bond forms between them, deepened by the mysteries that surround Kiara’s family. Miah, who once worked for a renowned detective before his untimely death, senses that something darker lurks behind the polished facade of the Zhi family, particularly concerning Vrix. A Temporary Life Swap for a Hidden Mission Desperate to uncover the truth about her half-brother Vrix and unravel the secrets her family keeps hidden, Kiara proposes a temporary life swap with Miah. Kiara knows that her family, particularly her father, will never trust her if she appears openly interested in exposing any family secrets. Meanwhile, Miah’s background as a detective’s apprentice makes her perfect for this covert mission. She can navigate hidden agendas and uncover secrets without arousing suspicion. Their plan is simple: Miah will take Kiara’s place in the Zhi mansion, observing Vrix and digging for answers. Kiara, in return, will live Miah’s life, experiencing a rare sense of freedom and anonymity. Each woman steps into the other’s shoes with a mixture of thrill and trepidation, ready to face the dangers that come with their deception.

When the line between reality and fiction overlapped, Aozaki Levent wakes up and finds himself in a completely different reality. 'YouZitsu', the story he picked up many years ago comes to life, forcing him to adapt to his new reality. With the knowledge of all the story's events and the helping hands from the characters, he now strives for new goals. Help the class grow. Change necessary events. Avoid suspicion. Hide from the limelight. And most of all...Live the new life without regrets. But as his past begins catching up to him, his truth begins unfolding and slowly Levent's duality becomes apparent.

Kael von Thurad, once a master architect in the bustling heart of a world far removed from this one, finds himself reborn in a strange and untamed land after a twist of fate. His former life, his identity, all of it stripped away, leaving him with little but his wits and a mysterious artifact—a so-called "Empty Lot," a simple name for an item that holds the power to reshape reality itself. With nothing but raw determination and the visions in his mind, Kael begins his work, crafting a small floating village out of wood, stone, and water. It is a humble beginning, a far cry from the towering structures he once designed, but the village is his, and it floats above the wilds like a solitary island in a sea of danger. The land beneath him is unforgiving, a place where survival is earned with blood and toil, but Kael is no stranger to hard work. As he gathers resources from the land and bends the forces of nature to his will, Kael begins to expand his creation. The village grows, passing through stages of technology that mirror the evolution of civilization itself. From the simplicity of steam-powered mechanisms to the complexity of advanced machinery, each upgrade brings him closer to the vision that haunts his dreams—a modern, interdimensional floating city, a marvel of architecture that defies the very laws of nature. But Kael does not work alone. He breathes life into the Seraphs, androids and golems of his own design, constructed from the very materials of the earth. These silent guardians maintain and upgrade the city, their glowing eyes reflecting the light of progress as they carry out his will. They are more than mere tools; they are extensions of his mind, manifestations of his relentless drive to create and conquer. Through countless trials, Kael’s floating village transforms, rising from the dirt and stone of its beginnings to become a sprawling metropolis, a city that floats above the world and beyond it. It is a city of wonders, a place where the boundaries of reality blur, and the impossible becomes possible. Yet, beneath the surface of his grand design, Kael wrestles with the forces that govern this strange new reality. The land is not his to command, and the powers that be watch him with interest and suspicion. But Kael is a man of vision, a builder of dreams, and he will not be deterred. His floating city becomes not just a refuge, but a testament to his will, a defiance of the natural order that seeks to contain him. Kael von Thurad’s story is one of transformation, a tale of creation born from destruction. It is a journey through the dark and unknown, where imagination holds the power to reshape worlds, and where a man can rise from the ashes of his past to build something truly extraordinary.

Noe Uzun is the first unawakened human to survive in a dungeon. That was until he woke up in a medical facility in Minerva. Members of the Mutant Extermination came to meet him over suspicions of a potential awakening. Known as Sorcerers, awakened humans are humanity's last line of defense against the mutants. As Noe and his twin sister, Noelle, navigate their newfound powers, they must confront the challenges that come with them. Will these siblings harness their abilities to protect their world, or will the burdens of their awakening tear them apart?

Title: Crimson Oath Synopsis: When 23-year-old game developer Adrian Cross dies in a freak accident, he wakes up as Vincent Astor, the notorious villain’s son from -Crimson Oath- , the fantasy RPG he helped create. Born into the infamous Astor family, Vincent is destined to follow his mother, the feared "Witch of Evernight," down a path of darkness that ultimately leads to his demise at the hands of the game's hero. But now that Adrian inhabits Vincent’s body, he has no intention of letting the story play out as written. Armed with insider knowledge of the game’s mechanics and plot, Vincent resolves to avoid becoming the villain and instead forge a brighter future. His first challenge? Surviving the prestigious yet cutthroat -Grand Arcanum Academy-, the central hub for training the next generation of nobles, heroes, and mages. The Academy is both an opportunity and a minefield for Vincent. Here, he must prove his worth among the children of dukes, kings, and other powerful figures while avoiding the hero and their companions. Yet, his attempts to stay under the radar backfire spectacularly when his unconventional actions begin to draw attention—both admiration and suspicion. Complicating matters further, Vincent’s mother, Lady Seraphina, has arranged for him to succeed her dark legacy. Her enigmatic letters and cryptic warnings cast a shadow over his attempts to forge a new path. Meanwhile, the Academy is rife with rivalries, dangerous alliances, and secrets, including an underground network tied to a brewing conflict that Vincent thought he had scripted merely as background lore. Despite his intentions to remain neutral, Vincent begins to make unexpected connections: a cold and aloof princess ranked at the top of their class, a sharp-tongued commoner with a chip on his shoulder, and even the hero themself, who seem different from what he remembers. As he navigates the high-stakes environment of the Academy, Vincent realizes that his actions are causing ripple effects far beyond his control. Now caught between his desire to rewrite his fate and the growing pressure to fulfill his destined role as the villain’s heir, Vincent must decide what kind of person he wants to become—and what sacrifices he’s willing to make to achieve it. -Themes: - Redemption in the shadow of a villainous legacy - Friendship and rivalry in a competitive academy setting - Political intrigue and alliances among noble families - The blurred line between hero and villain Will Vincent rise above his destiny, or will his choices lead him back to the darkness he so desperately wants to avoid? At the Grand Arcanum Academy, the stakes have never been higher—and neither has the risk of failure.

After an eventful night, Alyssa Williams finds herself forced to live in a world where everything that seemed to be a myth turned out to be reality. A world where she clearly doesn't belong. However, she has a goal and plan to achieve it. Alyssa will then have to try to learn about this world without raising any suspicions to survive in this hostile place while trying to get close to a certain young man.

Elara is drawn into a web of intrigue and danger when she begins experiencing strange visions and powers she cannot control. At night, rumors spread of a mysterious woman who stalks the city, and as people begin to die under unusual circumstances, suspicion falls on Elara. She must uncover the truth about her past before her enemies can destroy her—or before she destroys herself.

Kat grumbled a little before reluctantly quieting down, allowing Lucian speak. He continued, his eyes locking onto hers. "The second thing the mark does is tie your fate to the Kelpie's. I injured it badly. stabbed it in the back and it's neck. If it dies because of those wounds, you will die too." She felt a cold shock wash over her. "What? That's insane! Why would I die if it dies?" "The mark it put on you," Lucian explained, his hands never stopping their motion with the pen. "As the Kelpie suffers, so will you. It's dying now, and if it succumbs to its injuries, you'll follow soon after." "Wow, Katherine, way to go. You really outdid yourself," Kat muttered to herself, taking a deep breath. "Seeing a wet horse despite the dry weather wasn't enough for you to think something was wrong." "You saw it wet?" Lucian asked, his eyebrows frowning slightly. "Huh?... Yeah, is something wrong with that?" Kat asked, wondering why the horse being wet was more important to him at the moment than her dying. Lucian didn't say anything but just stared at the girl in front of him. 'There is something more to her, I just can't tell what it is' he thought. To further confirm his suspicion, he moved closer to Kat, closing the distance between them. He reached for the shoulder of her dress and pulled it down. The sudden action startled Kat. She exclaimed, "What do you think you are doing, pervert? Get away from me!" She tried hitting him, but she barely had the strength to sit up, let alone push him away. Lucain paused, staring at her bare shoulder. Kat followed his gaze and gasped. "What is that?" she asked, her voice trembling. On her shoulder was a strange mark, like a tattoo of a hoof print with foreign writing within it. Lucain hummed thoughtfully, his expression still impassive. 'As I thought, she shouldn't be able to see it, but she can. That's unusual for a human.' Kat frantically tried to wipe the mark off. "Why won't it come off?" "That's the Kelpie's mark," He pointed out, his tone remained indifferent. Panic surged through Kat. She hadn't just narrowly escaped death; it was now chasing her, bound to her by an invisible tether. "Is there any way to break the bond...mark whatever it is? I don't want to die," she asked desperately, her eyes searching Lucian's for any sign of hope. Lucian's expression stayed the same. "I don't intend to let you die so soon," he said. "We can replace the Kelpie's bond with another bond." Kat clung to this glimmer of hope. "How do we do that?" she asked, leaning forward, eager for a solution. "It requires a new bond, a stronger one that can override the Kelpie's," Lucian explained, his demeanor calm and composed. Before she could ask what he meant, Lucian reached out and gently pecked her on the forehead. Kat froze, completely caught off guard by the unexpected action. The brief contact sent a jolt through her, and she barely had time to react before he pulled her into a gentle embrace, careful not to hurt her already pained body. Her mind raced, trying to process the sudden shift from their conversation to this intimate moment. The warmth of his embrace contrasted sharply with the cold fear that had gripped her moments before. She caught the scent of rosewood and felt his firm body against hers, making her heart skip a beat. "What are you doing?" she whispered, her voice shaky. Kat's heart pounded in her chest. She felt Lucian's face bury itself in the crook of her neck, his breath warm against her skin. His grip on her waist tightened slightly. She winced as she felt a sharp pain. Lucian's fangs sank into her neck, causing her to gasp and grip his shoulder, her fingers digging into his shoulder.... **** disclaimer: cover not mine.

It was Micha's first suspicion that the rumors her college friends were telling about her lover might actually be true. Even though she was doubtful at first, endless questions began to creep into her thoughts. However, nothing could have prepared her for what happened when she witnessed it firsthand: So Hyung, her boyfriend, hugging and kissing Hea. Her heart was broken into a million pieces by the sight. She felt as though she had lost her sight from despair and had become mute as the world around her appeared to collapse. She got back home and made her way into her bedroom feeling confused. Tears were falling down her face, uncontrollably, and she fell onto her bed. She was in excruciating pain in her heart, and every cry she let out made her body hurt even more. Micha struggled to accept the truth of what she had seen and felt completely destroyed by the betrayal. All she could do was lie there, tears mixing with the murmurs of her dashed hopes, her once-bright world now black and chilly. She think ,"How can I ever forget him when I once considered him my love and felt he was my entire world? The memories of us together are etched so deeply in my heart. Can I truly live in this world without him? The thought of moving on feels impossible, and the emptiness he left behind seems unbearable. Will I ever find the strength to heal and the courage to face each new day without him by my side?................"

Emma Carter has always dreamed of turning her family’s quaint bakery into the town’s most beloved spot, but when the bakery is destroyed in a mysterious fire, her dreams crumble overnight. To make matters worse, the person leading the town’s rebuilding efforts is none other than her high school nemesis, Logan Hayes—the new fire chief, and the last person she wants to ask for help. Logan has no love for Emma either. To him, she’s still the spoiled perfectionist who used to mock him for his rough edges. But when suspicions arise that the fire was no accident, Logan and Emma are forced to work together to uncover the truth. As tempers flare and old grudges resurface, so does an undeniable attraction neither of them can deny. But with secrets from the past threatening to destroy their fragile truce, can they let go of their hate long enough to find love?

After years of war and chaos, Kellan, a former legendary hero believed dead, lives a peaceful life as a villager. Eager to escape his former fame and responsibilities, he hides his true identity by helping the local community with simple tasks. His life changes when Anabell, the count's daughter, arrives in the village and begins to see unusual qualities in the inconspicuous resident. Despite his attempts to avoid suspicion, Kellan is drawn into the fight against dark beings, banes that begin to threaten the village and the surrounding settlements. Faced with growing danger, Kellan must decide whether to risk his anonymity to protect the innocent and fight old enemies – both those of the past and new ones that come with the shadow of war.

Harley Davis was your average coffee-slinging comic book nerd living a perfectly ordinary life in Miami—until he fell asleep reading his favorite Deadpool comic and woke up in a grimy New York City apartment. His prized comic? Still with him. His normal life? Gone. And his new reality? Let’s just say it feels suspiciously like a Marvel crossover event gone horribly wrong. When Wolverine shows up claiming Harley’s comic has broken the multiverse and Deadpool bursts in with all the subtlety of a sledgehammer, Harley’s life takes a turn for the absurd. Suddenly, he’s not just a barista; he’s the unwitting center of a cosmic calamity involving malfunctioning dimensions, bickering superheroes, and a fourth wall that’s practically in shambles. Armed with his encyclopedic knowledge of Marvel lore, a knack for sarcastic banter, and a growing suspicion that Deadpool is enjoying this way too much, Harley must navigate a chaotic multiverse filled with quirky allies, terrifying foes, and plot twists that could rival any comic book. Can a regular guy with zero powers survive a world where the rules of reality bend like rubber? Or will Harley’s journey end in a disaster big enough to wipe out the entire multiverse? One thing’s for sure: it’s going to be a wild, laugh-out-loud ride through a story that blurs the line between fandom and reality.

WSA 2023 entry. ON HIATUS - The writer is taking a break from this story. It is incomplete. Fiona never felt like she belonged to the modern day world. So when an enchanted gem sends her to another time and place, where vicious beasts and dragons lurk she has no trouble facing her new reality. What surprises her the most is that the devilishly handsome man she mistakes for a barbaric beast, is really a dragon knight, a hero and protector in this new world. Withdrawn from society, since a failed marraige and death of his wife, Tiamat had become a notorious recluse, showing interest in little besides his obession of owning his own keep and training the men necessary to retain and defend the castle. Then, while on one of his scouting missions he spots something glistening beneath the deep blue waters, he chances upon a breathtaking beauty dressed in clothes not from his world. Despite his suspicions, she awakens his lonely heart to desire a future he never thought could be his. A modern beauty and a mysterious dragon knight, Fiona and Tiamat are both trying to escape painful pasts, perhaps they can find redemption and love in each other's arms if their enemies don't kill them first.

Our protagonist, once a homeless child navigating the city's harsh realities, clawed his way towards a better life. He stole coins to buy knowledge. However, the prestigious university scholarship he craved was a rigged system, awarded to a politician's son who needed the name, not the education. Descends into a life of crime.After being forced to taint his pride his death is ordered with his own making the final blow. god "congratulations you're given a chance at a new life..." him " why?" god "cause you had a tough life so im being generous... and making you reincarnate in a mana world..." him " bullshit..." On the brink of oblivion, a dubious offer arrives – a second chance from a strange god. Haunted by the shadows of past 'generosity', Rei struggles with suspicion. Accepting means becoming a pawn, rejecting means eternal damnation. With no good options, Rei plays along, unaware his role thrusts him into a cosmic conflict. NONHAREM.

When Ella Heart boarded a plane to the exclusive resort island of Calivéra, she expected nothing more than luxury, cocktails, and relaxation with her trusted team of bodyguards. But when a violent storm sends the aircraft spiraling into chaos, Ella finds herself thrust into a strange, uncharted land after a harrowing fall from the sky. Seeking refuge in what appears to be an isolated village deep within the wilderness, Ella and her bodyguards are met with suspicion and hostility. The villagers’ wealth and finely crafted weaponry suggest prosperity, yet their reliance on ancient tools like swords, spears, and hammers baffles Ella, raising questions about their survival against modern threats. As the group struggles to make sense of their surroundings, a powerful figure emerges from the crowd—Darian. His commanding presence stills the chaos, but his foreign language and piercing gaze leave Ella with more questions than answers. Drawn to her with unrelenting intensity, Darian is more than he seems, his connection to Ella stirring instincts and emotions he cannot ignore. Unbeknownst to Ella, the “village” is no mere settlement. Hidden beneath layers of secrecy lies an ancient kingdom, where wolves walk as men, and power is bound by bonds of blood and moonlight. As Ella uncovers the truth, she is thrust into a dangerous web of politics, primal instincts, and destinies intertwined. Tensions mount as her guards clash with the kingdom’s fierce traditions, and Darian’s claim to her heart threatens to ignite a war. With danger closing in from all sides, Ella must navigate the mysteries of a kingdom untouched by time and decide whether to fight for her freedom—or embrace a fate she never expected. (Book cover generated with Canva subscription - enjoy! Beautiful readers)

"In a city gripped by a series of mysterious murders, Detective Ahmad finds himself drawn into a complex web of Curiosity and suspicion. As he enquired and researched deeper into the investigation, all signs point to the mysterious artist, Pluto. Convinced that there's a connection between the murders and Pluto's artistry, Ahmad becomes determined to uncover the truth, despite the artist's undeniable talent and fascination. In the middle of his pursuit of justice, Ahmad crosses paths with Helena, a woman who becomes an unexpected ally in his journey. Together, they navigate the shadowy corners of the city, following leads and untangling the threads of a twisted mystery. But as their investigation progresses, Helena finds herself torn between her loyalty to Ahmad and her growing affection for Pluto. As tensions rise and secrets unravel, Ahmad must confront the possibility that the truth may not be as clear-cut as he once believed. In a race against time, he must untangle the complexities of art, love, and deception to unmask the true identity of the killer before it's too late."

The story follows Valen, a humble farmer's son from the quiet village of Elderglen, who stumbles into a life-changing revelation when he reluctantly takes a class test. To everyone's astonishment, Valen is revealed to be a Necromancer, a rare and feared five-star class linked to forbidden powers and dark magic. Thrust into a world of danger and uncertainty, he must navigate his newfound abilities, the expectations of the Guildmaster, and the suspicions of those around him. As Valen seeks to uncover the truth behind his destiny, he embarks on a journey that will challenge his perception of himself, the world, and the fine line between light and darkness.