Joyce Carol Oates Flash

#Forbidden love #Enemiestolovers #Slowburn Dear readers, before you start this book, it has been informed that this is a slow burn romance book, and if you're eager to read that romance aspect, you can skip to chapter 80. **** Carol's life took an unexpected turn after a message spread across the school platforms, leading to a week in the dreaded detention center for her guilty actions. Her dreams of graduating from Crown University and finding a good job seemed to be slipping away. Just as she thought it was safe to pursue a romantic relationship, she first faced unrequited love and then made a forbidden choice, resulting in a crushing outcome. How would she handle the fallout? Would she manage to avoid expulsion? #Dragons #Draconians #Earthworms #The silentum This novel has three volumes: His dragon heart: Forbidden love The mad king and the White-haired: Forbidden love The prince and slave: Forbidden love Note: This book contains mature content, so if you're not up for it, please don't read. Also, this cover doesn't belong to me. If the creator doesn't want it, please message and I'll take it down ASAP.

Keller’s lips were warm, defiant, and unyielding, meeting Aiden’s with the same ferocity that mirrored the storm between them. It wasn’t love—not yet. It was chaos, desperation, and the inescapable force of two worlds colliding, leaving no space for retreat or restraint.

She gave up her dream of shining on the ballerina stage —for him. She sacrificed her self-respect —for him. She forgot her true identity —for him. But even after all that, she couldn’t compare to the woman who held Ryan’s heart. Arwen Quinn, heiress of prestigious Quinn family, realized too late that no matter what she did, she would never win Ryan’s love. The future that awaited her was a life trapped in endless misery of a loveless marriage. So, decisively, she ends their relationship and walks away. What she didn’t expect was that in breaking free from Ryan, she had opened the door for Aiden to enter her life — a chance that he had been waiting for. Aiden Winslow, an enigmatic CEO isn’t just mysterious —he is determined, and won’t allow to take Arwen away from him again. ____ Excerpt: Aiden narrowed his eyes, “Are you sure about this?” “If I wasn’t sure, I wouldn’t have asked,” Arwen replied coolly. “Stop dawdling. If you’re unwilling, I’ll find someone else who can get the marriage certificates today.” His expression darkened as he pulled her close. “Once offered to me, it’s mine alone.” Unfazed, Arwen asked, “So, do you accept? If yes, we’ll get the certificates now.” “On one condition,” he said. “I don’t do contract marriages. The woman I marry will be the woman I share my bed with. If you agree, then we’ll—” “Not a problem. Let’s go,” Arwen said without letting him finish, pulling him into the Civil Marriage Bureau.

She makes me feel hate, anger, desire, lust and something even more dangerous – love. ***** Amelia (Amy) Shawls, the legitimate and perfect princess of real estate mogul, and serving senator, Gregory Shawls, had it all –wealth, beauty, brain and a fiance who doted on her. But amidst her few admirers and plenty haters, were her vile stepmother and her envious stepsister, who sought to destroy her and take away her inheritance. Amelia's seemingly perfect life took a dark and scary turn on the eve before her celebrity marriage, when she gets a text message from her fiance, Jerry, asking her to meet him up at their favourite restaurant. On her way, Amelia is kidnapped and taken to an unknown location where she narrowly escapes her abductors only to end up crashing into a river. When Amelia finally regained consciousness a week later, she discovered that her life and everything she ever loved and worked for had been stolen from her by those who claimed to love her. Vengeful, she strikes a deal with the handsome but vicious devil, who rescued her from the jaws of death. ----- Meet Blaze Anderson, the charming but ruthless CEO of the Andex group. His heart is as cold as ice and his mere name caves terror in the heart of people. Blaze harboured a deep resentment against Amelia's entire family and would stop at nothing to see all of them, including Amelia destroyed. What would happen when the line between deep hatred and passion slowly thins out? Would Amelia ever consent to love after learning the bitter truth behind Blaze's assistance?

She was the heiress of the influential military and political Shen family. She possessed an exceptional face and a cool demeanor. Although she was the apple of her family's eye, she was disliked by her birth mother. He was the only heir to the immensely wealthy and powerful Fu family. Powerful, arrogant, and cold, he was the captain of a stealth corps and the youngest commander. To fulfill her grandmother's final wish, they got married in a flash. Initially, she regarded the marriage as a mere contract, but she did not expect to elicit his utmost admiration.

(Top-tier pampering novel) "This ring is worth thirty million, so buying one "seed" from you should be a good deal." Lin Xu had never imagined that one day he would be directly negotiated with about his price. "Your genes are not bad; I quite appreciate them." "Your body is in great shape, surely capable of producing a son at once, and three within three years." Alright, this woman approached him not because of love, but because he was a suitable tool. He understood, he knew all that... But gradually, why was he no longer willing? "Su Tingyan, explain this to me clearly. Aside from having good genes, do I have no other good qualities?" “Good qualities... Well... does being filthy rich count?” "..." All the socialites in Beijing knew that Lin Family's top man, Lin Xu, had a wife with a terrible reputation. Committing murder, arson, engaging in all kinds of evil, she had been disowned by the Lin Family, fought publicly with socialites, and resorted to unscrupulous means to fight for property with unabashed justification. But... The moment someone dared speak ill of her... "I just love how trashy she is!"

[loveaftermarriage, powercouple, sweetlove] On her wedding day, she broke up with a scumbag and impulsively married a stranger on the spot. She had planned to divorce him the next day, but unexpectedly, they began cohabiting. Despite his aloof appearance, he was actually considerate and clingy. He always cared for her and protected her from harm and bullies. Later, as she stared thoughtfully at the financial magazine, a revelation struck her: Why did the tycoon on the cover look so much like her husband? Moreover, he claimed they were childhood sweethearts, but why did she have no memory of it?

Eighteen years ago, she saved his life. Eighteen years later, he gave his heart to her. He asked her if she was willing to be sexually abstinent for the rest of her life, yet he kept her busy day and night. To the public, he’s sexual impotent, but only she knows how sexually passionate he is. In his special way, he let the entire world that she was his one and only!Eighteen years ago, she saved his life. Eighteen years later, he gave his heart to her. He asked her if she was willing to be sexually abstinent for the rest of her life, yet he kept her busy day and night. To the public, he’s sexual impotent, but only she knows how sexually passionate he is. In his special way, he let the entire world that she was his one and only!

“No matter what, never fall for the vampire king.” Kiara Whitman always knew her fate was twisted because she is the first hybrid, but things took a drastic turn when she was offered a contract marriage with the ruthless Valerian King. There was just one clause on the contract: "Falling for Adriel Valerian is equivalent to death.” But how could she follow such a clause? Her heart raced under his gaze, and when he spoke, her thoughts became foggy. It was clear as day that if the clause was meant to keep her alive, she wouldn’t survive. Unfortunately, Adriel, the vampire king, didn’t feel the same for her because he had his own plans for the hybrid princess; she was the key to everything he craved—his ultimate freedom from hell. He had sworn never to let himself fall for her because it would be messy; he had to be smart, vigilant, and stay in control. What will happen when Kiara finds out the real reason behind the contract marriage? Or when she discovers that she was just a tool for survival all along, just a possession to the vampire king and nothing less? Will she decide to leave for good or stay to find out her purpose? Or at least seduce the vampire king, if at all that’s possible.

Eliot Carter’s life ends in a flash of light, and he awakens in a strange, boundless void where time, space, and meaning slip away. After drifting for what feels like an eternity, Eliot finds himself in a universe unlike anything he’s ever known,a place where existence revolves around the pursuit of perfection. Some embrace this purpose, while others reject it entirely. But Eliot’s arrival sets something into motion, stirring forces that have remained dormant for eons. As he struggles to make sense of this world, he begins to suspect that his presence here is no accident,and that the truths behind this universe may rewrite his understanding of existence itself.

Evelina Moore has spent her life enduring hardship at the hands of her own family. After her mother’s mysterious death, she was left under the control of a manipulative father and stepmother who stripped away her inheritance and cut her off from her maternal family. Even betrayed by her fiancé, Liam Hayes, Evelina refuses to let her spirit be broken. When her stepsister’s arranged marriage to the nation’s wealthiest family falls apart on the wedding day, Evelina is forced to take her place at the altar. She finds herself wed to Leone Hargrave, an elusive heir surrounded by rumors of a cold, untouchable demeanor and even disfigurement. Yet, to her surprise, Evelina encounters a man of striking presence and unexpected gentleness. Bound by a marriage neither anticipated, will Evelina’s warmth break through Leone’s guarded heart? And could he become the protector she’s always needed, helping her reclaim the legacy that was stolen from her? ___ Thanks for picking up this book. You won't regret it! Also please check out my newest novel' Living a Glamorous Life As Lady Barberini FYI, I made both covers!

Born into one of the wealthiest families in the country, Layla Rosenzweig's true identity is taken away at the time of her birth by the mistress of her father.  She is forced to live as the illegitimate daughter of the Rosenzweig Family. Everyone treats her no less than an outsider in her own house.  "This is mine. That is mine. In fact, everything is mine," Layla's half-sister told her.   Everything that belonged to Layla is given to her half-sister, including her boyfriend.  Then, she is forced to marry her ex-boyfriend's ruthless uncle, Lucius De Salvo, the most terrifying man in the country.   Lucius De Salvo is known for his ruthless ways to get his work done. His name is enough to terrify people. It is said that he is a man devoid of emotions. He will find pleasure in people's pain and misery. He loves to torment those who come under his radar.  But why is he so lovely to Layla? Or is it just a pretense? "Are you ready for the wedding night, Darling?" Lucius asked. “I've desired you for a long time.”  “What?” Layla was shocked. “Why would you?”  “Because you are Layla Rosenzweig. The woman I like.” With that, he captured her mouth for a passionate kiss. ~~~~~ Follow me on Instagram: rayoflight_pcy

In the vast universe, the birth and death of a galaxy is nothing more than a flash of mottled light. Looking up at the starry sky, there is always a sense of sadness that the ending is predetermined. Where will you and I be thousands of years later? The country, the fire of civilization, and the earth are nothing more than a speck of dust in the deep space. The starry sky is a moment, and the human world is a thousand years. The chirping of insects is only autumn, and you and I are fighting for it. What is at the end of the deep space?

Visha Morticia Tanith spent half her life as an experiment for mad scientists who thought it was a great idea to create a serum for supernatural powers. News flash: It wasn't a great idea. In fact, it caused more trouble than it was worth. Luckily, as short as it was, the second half of her life was spent using the supernatural abilities of decay and poison blood as a hired assassin. Of course, that was after she took revenge on the sadistic scientists and her grandfather, who sold her when she was a child. Now, as she dies from the very powers she was forced to have, she gets the great idea to... go to church and confess her sins?

My new family was different from all the expectations I had imagined; they loved me and treated me with kindness. Memories of my previous life began to return to me in flashes. In my past life, I was not an ordinary person; I was a man with vast ambitions, someone deeply immersed in knowledge and power. A world I knew through reading a fantasy novel. I am a villain; I was a villain in my past life, and here I am, reborn as a rich villain in a novel I read in my previous life.

A small-time businessman died, only to find himself in the body of a third-rate villain from the only novel he used to read. If that was not enough, the system he got—his cheat, his golden finger—turned out to be usless as it wanted him to play the role of villain, die, and have his woman and property siezed by the protagonist. Only then would he get the reward. But was the man going to accept it? Hell no! See how he deals with his situation and how he deals with the consequences of those actions. .......................................... For those wondering:- Villain MC? Check Harem? Check NTR? FUCK NO Smart MC? You got it! Smut? Hehe, of course. Need to take care of the Harem. ........................................... [WPC Dec, 2024 Entry] Any and all kind of support is appreciated! ........................................... I don't own the copyright of the cover, so if you are the owner and you want it removed, please leave a comment on any of my chapters. I'll see to it ASAP.

Lin Yuan traveled to the vast universe with a 'Gate of All Worlds'. Here, the strongest can destroy the stars and galaxies with a flick of the finger, and thousands of light years are gone in a flash. Lin Yuan, who has fallen to the bottom, can only rely on the 'Gate of All Worlds' and the 'supernatural enlightenment' that is bound by his natural gift to travel through the worlds and become stronger silently. With each shuttle, Lin Yuan becomes endlessly stronger until... he is invincible.

"Have you heard, that the CEO of Preston Group is the new investor in this show? He's even the chief guest of the final round." "What are you talking about? I heard that the CEO of Preston Group is devilishly handsome and he never attended any public program let alone a fashion contest. So, why he is suddenly so interested in our show?" "Maybe he has some secret relationship with one of the contestants?" "God knows who is the lucky girl to have such a handsome and rich boyfriend." Chloe was listening to the conversation of her fellow contestants but she didn't give much attention to them. She had only one thing on her mind, to win the contest at any cost. Chloe Tyler was once a famous model in the fashion industry of LA but she left her passion for the sake of her fiance. But her damsel of a distressed fiance betrayed her with her best friend and the famous model Jane Richards. Her fiance kept her standing in the register's office on their wedding day. When Chloe thinks she has to return empty-handed from the register's office, a stranger approaches her with a contract marriage proposal as his partner also betrayed him. Chloe got married to a stranger and they went on their different ways after that. She swore to take revenge on her enemies and go after her passion of becoming the top model again. But she never thought that she would meet her mysterious husband again and find out that he's the most famous billionaire and CEO of LA. What will happen when her mysterious husband approaches her and asks her to be his real wife? Will Chloe fall in love with her mysterious husband?

After a drunken night, she accidentally provoked the heir of Jiangcheng's most powerful family. Not only did she impulsively kiss him, but she also naively asked, "Are you a gift from the heavens to compensate me?" Tang Mianmian, the world’s most unfortunate woman, was dumped by her boyfriend only to stumble into the path of a true heartthrob. "Tang Mianmian, you think you can run after messing with me? A man like me isn’t someone you can just shake off!” From that moment on, he relentlessly pursued her. But marrying a man she had only met three times? Tang Mianmian hesitated. Flash marriages seemed to be the trend these days, didn’t they? Well then, why not join the craze?

Carole, who is married to Aston Albrecht, the billionaire heir of a big company, was betrayed by her best friend. At first she didn’t want to believe what was happening until she witnessed it with her own eyes. She caught her husband cheating with her best friend. Her family let her marry the man because of their falling business and she had no choice but to save it. However, as their marriage passed by, her husband also changed. Misunderstandings rose and arguments came one by one. Carole’s failing marriage led her to turn the tables. She took all her courage to divorce her husband, but instead of letting her go, Aston threatened her that she would lose everything if he signed the papers, because all of Carole’s wealth came from her husband. Unexpectedly, Carole meets Royce. Royce Cox is the only son and heir of a big company second to Aston Albrecht. Meeting Royce, Aston’s business rival, gave her an opportunity to take revenge. She divorced her husband and let her bestfriend have him while letting herself climb onto the top of the ladder. Royce proposed something to her. That is to pretend to be his girlfriend in exchange for helping her to take revenge. However, in the middle of the plan, Carole found out that there is life inside her womb. A new life that will give her hope to live again. Will she be able to take revenge or will she fall into her own trap?

She is a thief that doesn't have any intention to stop stealing. A word alone from him can put her to her early grave. He is the president of U.S.A, and he caught her stealing by chance. His most hated misconduct. She is his first law breaker since he got elected as president. Is there any possible means that she may survive his wrath?

Pain.... Flashing images.... Memories mixing..... Cold....so cold Resentment.....so much resentment filling his bones..... 'If only I can do it again'

Betrayed by her own family, a young woman is forced into a loveless marriage to a stranger. Haunted by a traumatic past and scarred by her stepmother's cruelty, she seeks solace in a fleeting moment of passion. But fate has a cruel twist in store. When the mysterious man from that night is her unknown long-lost husband, she is thrust into a dangerous game of deceit and desire. As she unravels the shocking truth about her identity and her marriage, she must confront the darkest secrets of her family and fight for her survival.

Her beloved married another woman, and his lover left for a foreign land. A blind date brought the two together. In their new - married life, they treated each other with respect. He solved one problem after another for her, and she firmly supported all his decisions. The two wounded hearts warmed each other. When they opened their hearts and walked towards each other, the man of hers and the woman of his both came back... You were not there when the sun set in the west. So who are you when I rise again?

"What are you thinking about?" "I'm thinking about a guy." Jun Mo stopped in the middle of a deep kiss and sighed. His lips began to form a smile, but his fierce glare said otherwise. Possessiveness and jealousy spread across his sculpted face. "Will you tell me his name?" His easygoing and languid voice reached her ears. "Why?" "So that I can kill him."

(Mature content, smut,18+, no rape) ...... "What are you thinking about?" "I'm thinking about a guy." Jun Shang stopped in the middle of a deep kiss and sighed. His lips began to form a smile, but his fierce glare said otherwise. Possessiveness and jealousy spread across his sculpted face. "Will you tell me his name?" His easygoing and languid voice reached her ears. "Why?" "So that I can shoot him down." ....... "Hnnng." A woman's first moan was always a good sign. Even if she tries to suppress it, it can't be suppressed, so she lets out a breath. As she moaned, his wife's head fell back. The yukatas were randomly strewn above the sheets. A wisteria petal was stuck to the back of her neck. He stretched down and bit the flower petal. The petal and skin both crumbled between his teeth. The sweet taste spread in his mouth like an aphrodisiac. "Haa..." Xiao's hand gripped her abandoned yukata. He had already teased her nipples, and they glistened as they perked up. With another surge of desire, Jun Shang cupped her breast once again. His wife's body was beautiful. It was as smooth as a painting. Her perfectly supple breasts, her long and slender hands and feet. More than that, the most captivating features were her fragrance and her pale, soft skin that seemed to melt underneath her hands. 'You're beautiful.' She didn't seem to be touched by his words. There was no reason for her to respond with 'You too' just to be polite. But none of that mattered. Her proud face and her cold eyes. All of it. He liked all of it. And starting today, all of it would be his. "Ahh." ……… In a world ruled by business alliances, Jun Shang and Yun Xiao are forced into marriage for profit. Their families arrange it, and they agree to keep it strictly business - no love, just cold partnership. But during their honeymoon, something unexpected happens. They feel a strong attraction to each other and give in to desire, breaking the rules of their agreement. As they navigate the tricky world of corporate greed and family pressure, Jun Shang refuses to let go. He wants to understand Yun Xiao better and uncover her secrets. ......... Check out my patreon.com/Prabin776

"Hnnng." A woman's first moan was always a good sign. Even if she tries to suppress it, it can't be suppressed, so she lets out a breath. As she moaned, his wife's head fell back. The yukatas were randomly strewn above the sheets. A wisteria petal was stuck to the back of her neck. He stretched down and bit the flower petal. The petal and skin both crumbled between his teeth. The sweet taste spread in his mouth like an aphrodisiac. "Haa..." Xiao's hand gripped her abandoned yukata. He had already teased her nipples, and they glistened as they perked up. With another surge of desire, Jun Shang cupped her breast once again. His wife's body was beautiful. It was as smooth as a painting. Her perfectly supple breasts, her long and slender hands and feet. More than that, the most captivating features were her fragrance and her pale, soft skin that seemed to melt underneath her hands. 'You're beautiful.' She didn't seem to be touched by his words. There was no reason for her to respond with 'You too' just to be polite. But none of that mattered. Her proud face and her cold eyes. All of it. He liked all of it. And starting today, all of it would be his. "Ahh."

WARNING: This story will contain adult content After Thanos gave Loki the scepter the mind stone hidden inside unexpectedly activates, showing Loki that his plans to conqueror Earth were doomed to failure from the very beginning, ultimately leading to his death at the hands of Thanos. To avoid his fate he creates a new plan, far more glorious and ambitious than conquering a planet of primitives. He sets his sights on collecting the infinity stones for himself to create a kingdom of his own to rule. In his search he discovers Vers(Carol Danvers), a living infinity gauntlet that he can use to safely harness the full power of the stones. He captures her, using the mind stone to dominate her will, and turn the powerful and proud warrior into his unwilling slave. Stripped of her powers, and military training, Vers(Carol) finds herself more vulnerable than ever been before, slipping further and further under the control of the God of Mischief as she battles against her growing submissive desires and lust.