Toms Midnight Garden

As a Helderian, a race laid to waste by the royal family, Aster lost everything when he was a child. Now, trapped in a brothel and striving to survive against all odds, Aster will go to all lengths to protect all he cherishes including the family he's built within the brothel and the son he has given birth to within its walls. In an unprecedented turn of events, Aster is chosen as an escort for the royal family where he will have to face his greatest fears. He will discover a world of sacrifice as he confronts his greatest enemies, and be torn by an unexpected and fated love in no one other than the stubborn, alluring, and kindhearted fifth prince. Darius Sahil Alexandrius is the fifth prince of The Kingdom of Crystalline. A prince that was abandoned as a child to fend for himself, he lives on trying to come to terms with a broken family, and finding his own foothold in the world. However, he will realize that everything he knows as truth is more than meets the eye, and that the corruption happening within the royal family and political factions will change the world forever. In a twist of fate, Darius will have to choose between duty and love as he realizes that sometimes everything is worth sacrificing for one single beautiful person. Aster and Darius will unite in this epic story of magic, sacrifice, and love. Author's Note: This novel takes characteristics of the Omegaverse genre, which is a popular genre commonly seen in Japanese and Korean BL. This novel may not be for the faint of heart and may have topics that may trigger individuals. Please read at your own caution. Thank you for taking your time to read this story which I have poured a lot of time and dedication to. Please feel free to leave comments and thoughts. (C) 2025 Twinkle_29 All rights reserved. Cover Art: Kohi S @kohi_s Banner Art: Kohi S @kohi_s User Image Art: kiwicreek

For centuries, the Empire of Velmoria ruled the land, blessed by the six gods. But when the Dark King, Bethnal, returned as a powerful sorcerer, he unleashed a curse that forced both mystical creatures and humans to fight for survival before taking control of the throne. The former Light King, Troy, who was killed by his brother, Bethnal, is reincarnated into the body of an ordinary human with his magic core still active. His goal is to regain his lost spells and reclaim the throne, but he is unaware of the challenges ahead.

"You are Alice!" She doesn't know what her name is, but she's sure that it is not what they claim. Waking up in the middle of an unpleasant place, and then meeting an unpleasant child then finally calls her to a name she's familiar with but has a different feeling over it, she claims, "I'm not Alice!"

Rowan sees beauty in death. The Order he has sworn to obey only sees defilement. As the reviled Caretaker of the Order, Rowan has accepted his role as a dutiful outcast because he believes it is the only way to prove his worth to the man who holds his sisters’ souls as collateral. With his magic and his voice, Rowan can absorb death and transform it, but only in ways the Order deems acceptable to maintain the stability of the reality it claims to protect Order must subdue Disorder. Reality must triumph over illusion. He is tainted and always will be. Rowan has never questioned those lessons, but that changes the night he harvests a crimson soul that is more than human and chooses to keep it a secret. When Rowan’s song transforms that soul into a beautiful and mysterious man he names Wren, he is forced to accept that sometimes duty is a lie and illusion is the only thing you can trust. As the fabric of the Order begins to unwind and a new kind of Disorder takes hold, Rowan will need to choose again, stand with the Order that held him down, or forge a new path with Wren at his side. He may be the only one who can restore balance to the worlds, but only if he can find balance within himself first. ************************************* Updates 3-4 times per week. Note: This story focuses on relationships. I promise an epic romance, lots of swoon-worthy moments, and a healthy amount of fluff. When it does get steamy…you might get burned. Fair warning for explicit content. I don’t shy away from my spice. There are lots of side characters and couples to fall in love with, in addition to the main couple. If you love the idea of found family, you will be happy. This book is set in a non-heteronormative world, so you will see various gender identities/expressions and types of love. ************************************* Excerpt (if you want the full steamy version, you will have to read the book!): Still reeling from the new magic that coursed under his skin and unsure of how to react to the desire that threatened to take control of him, Rowan froze. Wren's hot breath against his mouth sent a jolt of pleasure through his body, and he choked back a groan. A different kind of panic flared in Rowan's chest, burning him as if he were the one on fire. This was what he wanted, what he'd thought about every night since Wren left. But wanting more was one thing. Acting on it was another. He'd spent so much of his life hiding, he didn't know how to do anything else. One corner of Wren's mouth twitched as Rowan pulled away. When he attempted to free himself from Wren's grasp, Wren just hauled him closer. Rowan liked that he didn't have to think about what to do next. His bare chest thudded against Wren's torso, and the heat from Wren's body merged with Rowan's skin, melting him from the inside out. "What did you just do to me?" Wren's deep voice vibrated against Rowan's chest. "The Disorder of your illusion was holding you captive. I…I absorbed it." "Oh? Where did you learn to do that? Have I been gone that long?" Wren's grip loosened slightly on Rowan's wrists as if he was satisfied now that Rowan was practically sitting on top him. Rowan stared at Wren's lips. He opened his mouth to protest, but immediately closed it again. "I know you aren't going to say that I shouldn't touch you." Wren's free hand splayed over the small of Rowan's back. "Not when you started it." Rowan's breath hitched. "No. I'm not going to say that anymore. Not to you." "I thought you were afraid to be touched." Wren's fingers traced a circle over the curve of Rowan's spine as if testing for a reaction. "I know that I'm not afraid of you." Rowan waited for the panic to set in, but all he felt was desire. "With you, I want…" "You want what?" "I want more." Triumph flared in Wren's gaze before he narrowed his eyes. "Really? Then why are you still trying to get away from me?"

An exiled princess, a poisoned husband, and a battle for power—Eirian Soliel refuses to be forgotten, but can she turn a cold marriage into a fiery alliance before it’s too late? First cousin to the King and the darling of the Court of Sorrow, Eirian has spent most of her life indulging all her whims and fantasies under the protection of her royal blood, but when her father’s sudden re-marriage results in a son, she finds herself suddenly shuffled aside. On top of that, her longtime on-and-off romantic partner suddenly betrays her. Instead of proposing to her, he shows up to her birthday ball, married to a low-ranked Lady without a word of warning. Eirian’s life is upended, and her stepmother succeeds in exiling her into an arranged marriage with a general who never leaves the distant borderland. Regimented, completely disinterested in the capitol and the Court, and dying from a poison no one can identify, her new husband would rather continue his simple life with his mistress than welcome his new wife, but Eirian refuses to go down without fight. Determined to make a place for herself if she cannot find one, Eirian finds herself facing an enemy she never expected, and she underestimates her shy, gentle husband. Will the General fall for his vivacious Princess, or will Eirian be set aside again?

Theodore is a man who has never held a job in his life and has a reputation for failure. He is tired of being fired, but never of his incompetence! With one last hope, he accepts his uncle's call and begins working at the Count's estranged estate. His mission: To be assistant to the young master Lemi. Theodore has a secret - he can feel different emotions in those he touches. Anger, fear, happiness... Everything is reflected in him. Until he touches Lemi. He can't even get a single tenner from the young master. At first she thinks this is a temporary situation, but eventually she discovers the dark truth behind it. Without realizing it, he has uncovered a secret that has been buried in the mansion for years. But are some secrets kept for a reason?

Detective Lucas Ross solves a high-profile murder but is soon framed and hunted. Fleeing, he uncovers a vast conspiracy manipulating reality itself. Aided by mysterious figures yet constantly pursued, he pieces together fragments of a hidden truth. As danger escalates, Lucas must decide who to trust before the unseen forces erase him entirely.

People are vanishing at exactly midnight—not just from the world, but from existence itself. Their names erased, their records wiped clean, as if they had never been born. The only evidence they were ever real? Faint memories lingering in the minds of those closest to them. Detective Adrian Holt stumbles upon the case when a man named Mark Evans disappears, leaving behind only an untouched apartment and a two-second blackout on security footage. As Adrian digs deeper, he finds a pattern—six similar cases, all at 12:00 AM sharp. No bodies. No signs of struggle. Just nothingness. Determined to uncover the truth, Adrian decides to stay inside the next victim’s home as the clock strikes twelve. But what he finds is not a kidnapper, nor a killer… but something far worse. Something that watches. Something that waits. And now, it knows his name. As Adrian races against time, he must answer the impossible question: What happens to those erased? And more importantly—how do you solve a crime that never existed?

When a graduation trip becomes a nightmare. Ethan Carter was your average 8th grader, excited about spending the night at a famous amusement park with his friends and girlfriend for his graduation celebration. It would be a night of fun, laughter, and memories that would last a lifetime. But at 1 AM, everything changed. A cold-blooded gang kidnaps Ethan and 14 other students and takes them to a hidden underground complex where they are thrown off a massive chasm, abandoned to perish. Miraculously, Ethan survives the plummet, running away into the depths of the mysterious building. In peril at every turn, he discovers their next horrific scheme and escapes by a hair's breadth. But there's a hitch. He lost his phone. Now the world believes he's dead: His girlfriend, his friends, everybody. But Ethan is alive and kicking, and he's not going to stay silent. Determined and bound to save the others, uncover the secrets of the facility, and take down the organization that tried to kill him, Ethan embarks on a perilous journey. With time ticked away and the kidnappers hot on his heels, Ethan must prove himself to be no mere lost victim. He is the survivor who they never considered.

After losing his mother as a child, Hoshino Aki clings to the legend she once told him—every 400 years, a falling star brings a celestial girl who grants a wish to someone in true need. Now, 20 years later, Aki is a high school student who has long dismissed the tale as a fantasy. But when news of a rare celestial event shakes his world, forgotten memories resurface. Could the legend be real? And if so, will he finally receive the wish he once longed for? As the fated night approaches, Aki is about to discover a truth far beyond his imagination.

The war for freedom is far from over. But this time, the enemy isn’t just the government—it’s the ghosts of the past. After escaping Arkadia-7, Myst is left with nothing but fragmented memories and a name that no longer feels like her own. The government may have lost their prized experiment, Blue Rose, but the damage has already been done. Struggling to recover from the mind control that nearly erased her humanity, Myst finds herself caught between the Clan’s growing resistance and the haunting truth of who—or what—she was created to be. But she isn’t the only one changed by the war. As the Clan prepares to strike back against the government’s growing influence, an unsettling presence begins to rise from the shadows. A weapon perfected through pain. The government has never been one to waste a valuable experiment. And some projects never truly end.

With the rise of violent souls and dark forces threatening the delicate balance between the living and spiritual worlds, Max, a weary Reaper, is assigned to guide fragile human souls for the first time. Bound by an unexpected promise, Max finds himself entangled with a young girl whose destiny could change everything. As rebellion brews in the shadows and corruption spreads, Max must navigate a journey of duty, loss, and unlikely hope before both realms spiral into chaos.

whispers at midnight: A Haunting Love Beyond Death Genre: Paranormal Romance | Dark Supernatural Mystery | Mature & Spicy Synopsis: When Amara opens her door at midnight to find her lost love, Aiden, standing in the rain, she believes fate has given them another chance. But the next morning, a devastating phone call shatters her reality Aiden died in a car crash an hour before he arrived at her doorstep. Trapped between life and death, Aiden’s presence is intoxicating, his love a burning obsession that transcends the grave. Each midnight, he returns, their passion deepening, their bond defying all logic. But the longer he stays, the darker he becomes. Shadows whisper his name, the air turns cold with his presence, and soon, Amara realizes that love isn’t the only thing keeping him tied to this world. As a mysterious medium warns Amara of the dangers of holding onto the dead, she faces an impossible choice fight to keep Aiden by her side, risking his transformation into something monstrous, or set him free and lose him forever. But when love is as deep as theirs, is goodbye ever truly the end? Themes: Obsession, love beyond death, passion, fate vs. free will, supernatural consequences. Tropes: ✔️ Midnight Lovers – Aiden can only appear at the witching hour. ✔️ Haunting Romance – Their love defies death but comes at a cost. ✔️ Dangerously Devoted – Aiden’s love is consuming, almost possessive. ✔️ Bittersweet Goodbye – Some love stories aren’t meant to last forever. Perfect for readers who love: steamy paranormal romance, emotional tension, gothic mystery, and love stories that leave a haunting imprint long after the final page.

Midnight Roses follows Jasmine, a young florist who receives a secret invitation to an exclusive werewolf ball. There, she meets Draven, the feared Alpha cursed with a dark fate. Drawn to each other by an undeniable connection, Jasmine soon discovers that she may be the key to breaking Draven’s curse. But as secrets unravel, she realizes her very existence is a threat to the powerful Shadow Council—forcing her to choose between love and destiny before it’s too late.

Happy Ever After Midnight is what would happen if a fairy tale was written for and by the LGBTQ+ community. It tells the story of a fairy godmother whose latest assigned princess is proving more complicated than planned.

Mia, a quiet office worker in Houston, Texas, has always felt small in a bustling world. One fateful night, a violent explosion in a dark alley shatters her ordinary existence and forces her into a dangerous web of secrets and betrayals. Drawn into a world where her family’s mysterious past holds the key to an ancient secret society, Mia must battle both external threats and inner doubts. Along the way, her growing, complicated romance with the enigmatic Ethan is put to the test. As she unravels clues and confronts enemies determined to silence her, Mia transforms from a vulnerable bystander into a determined protector of her city’s hidden truths.

Atlas finds himself lost in life, without a place to call home, that until Mr. Zephyr— A man with a wealthy man that irradiates with a certain warmth , a warmth such as the love of a parent , yet there's a mysterious side to this man. As Atlas gets accustomed to this new lifestyle he will uncover the secrets and hidden rules of Mr. Zephyr's life. Will, Atlas be pulled into this world of mystery ?

#Toxic Love #Obsession #Betrayal #Vengeance “Don’t blame me, Love. For it’s you who forced my hand.” In her entire lifetime, she had only loved one man. And that man, was the very person who had betrayed her and left her for another woman. === Riize was born a failure of a demon with no horn and visually impaired. Fortunately, miracles did exist and when it came to fall upon her, her pathetic life took a huge turn. She awakened her demonic abilities and even get herself a handsome lover! Riize thought that her life would be a path of flowers from that moment onwards, until the entirety of her bright future shattered upon her lover’s painful betrayal. Returning back to the useless demon she was once, Riize vowed to take revenge against that dog pair of a man and woman for cheating on her. But, with her powers now gone, would she be able to exact her revenge? What about the red-haired retriever who kept on professing his love for her at any chance? What exactly did the retriever want from her? Love? Hah. Riize had only one thing to say, “Utterly Ridiculous.” === Excerpt: “Tell me the truth. If I hadn’t took the gamble and broke your trust, would you still stay by my side, even if you found out that I was never the person you thought to be?” His cold voice quivered at the very end as if his entire being was on the verge of falling apart. Riize clutched her fingers, not daring to raise her eyes as she was afraid that her strong resolution would crumble the moment she saw his miserable state. “Yes.” Her voice was firm, leaving no space for doubt to bloom. “I wouldn’t have left as for the least, for once at that time, I had come to love you not because of whatever you are in the past but because, I learnt to embrace your shortcomings and desire you for whoever you are.” === [WARNING: SUGGESTIVE CONTENTS, MILD DEPICTION OF VIOLENCE?]

The moonlight spilled through the canopy of the dark forest, casting an eerie glow on the man lounging against an ancient tree. Morris was impossibly handsome—too handsome to be real. His sharp jawline, framed by tousled black hair, was shadowed by the flicker of firelight in his golden eyes. He swirled a goblet of wine lazily in his hand, his lips curved into a devilish smirk. Elowen froze, captivated. He looked like a prince from a forbidden story, but something in the air warned her he was no mortal. “Lost, little lamb?” His voice was velvet, dark and smooth, wrapping around her like a spell. “I was...just—” she stammered, but he stood in one fluid motion, closing the distance between them. “Just wandering into my domain,” he interrupted, his tone teasing yet dangerous. “How bold of you.” His gaze raked over her, and her heart pounded under the weight of his attention. “You shouldn’t be here,” he murmured, stepping closer until she could feel the heat radiating from him. “Do you know who I am?” She shook her head, her throat dry. “I am Morris,” he said, his voice dropping to a low, seductive growl. “The devil. The one your kingdom fears, the one your priests curse. And now,” he leaned in, his golden eyes glowing like embers, “you’ve wandered straight into my hands.” The shadows around him seemed to ripple with his amusement as a smirk played on his lips. He extended a hand, his voice both a command and an invitation. “Come closer, Elowen. Let me show you what happens when innocence meets the devil.”

Bound By Midnight In a kingdom ruled by vampires, where power is absolute and the weak are forgotten, two souls from opposite worlds are bound by fate. Elliot King—ruthless, powerful, and the most feared vampire of his kind—rules his vast empire with cold efficiency. Wealth, loyalty, and blood are his only concerns. Love? A foolish human weakness he refuses to acknowledge. Katherine Monroe—a fragile yet determined human—struggles to survive in the poorest part of Elliot’s clan, selling flowers just to feed her family. She is powerless in a world that sees her as nothing. Their paths should have never crossed. Yet, one fateful encounter changes everything. Elliot is drawn to Katherine in ways he cannot explain. Her beauty haunts him, her presence unsettles him. He refuses to admit it, yet he cannot forget her. But in a kingdom where love is weakness, and humans are nothing more than prey, can a heartless vampire king defy his nature for the one girl who was never meant to be his? Or will his obsession with her become his greatest downfall? #vampire #supernatural #romance Join my discord channel https://discord.gg/6GKzzKV

In a world where gods walk among mortals and the supernatural remains hidden, Zayne’s life is abruptly cut short. Saved by the enigmatic Azrael, Zayne finds himself in a liminal state between life and death, not yet fully in the Afterlife. Azrael, the mysterious young owner of a nightclub called "The Afterlife," possesses an intricate knowledge of the supernatural and the secrets of both the living and the dead. As Zayne navigates this uncertain existence, he becomes deeply involved in the complexities of Azrael’s world. Their journey through this twilight realm will unravel hidden truths and challenge Zayne’s understanding of life, death, and everything that lies between. The interplay of fate and revelation will shape Zayne’s path and uncover the true nature of his savior.

Shayla Jenson, a mother of two boys, Ethan and Shawn, finds her life turned upside down when her car breaks down one day. Terrance, her husband, comes to help but reveals a shocking secret: he's been having an affair and has a secret child. Devastated, Shayla decides to leave him and move to Georgia with her children to pursue her dream of becoming a landscape designer. In Georgia, she meets Christopher Langston, a secret billionaire who becomes her first client and eventually her love interest. Christopher helps Shayla with her divorce. Meanwhile, Terrance's life spirals out of control. Will Terrance retaliate or accept defeat?

Irene is turning her world upside down. She's getting away from her uncle's family for a job in a big company in the countryside, leaving the bustling populated city behind. Having nailed a job at the prestigious Ayers Industry as an Executive Assistant of the CEO, she did her best to leave a good and normal first impression without knowing that her bosses will be the one giving her a shocking, not-so-normal impression. Shockingly, being trapped in the lush forest of Drifida was not so shocking anymore. Encountering wolves, witch, or even a human with a wings is becoming more and more normal as she spend her time unlocking the mysterious Mr. Killian Harth, the COO and the famous dazzling beast. . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . DISCLAIMER: THIS STORY IS WRITTEN IN ENGLISH

Book 1(1-12) completed For centuries, witches and vampires have been bound by a blood-soaked feud, each side sworn to destroy the other. But when Selene Moreau, a powerful witch from an exiled bloodline, is captured by the ruthless vampire king, Damien Valcourt, their fates become entwined in a way neither could have foreseen. Selene is no ordinary witch—her magic is rumored to be the key to breaking an ancient curse that weakens Damien’s kind. Instead of killing her, he offers her a dangerous deal: if she helps him unravel the spell that keeps vampires bound to the darkness, he will spare her coven. But as Selene spends time within the vampire court, she begins to realize that everything she’s been taught about their kind is a lie. Worse still, she finds herself drawn to Damien—his cold cruelty masking a tragic past, his touch igniting a forbidden fire within her. As enemies plot against them from the shadows and the fragile peace between their worlds begins to crack, Selene and Damien must decide: betray their people for love, or destroy each other before destiny does it for them.

Elena Valdez, a struggling artist, has always kept her distance from the dazzling world of the DeLuca family, a realm defined by wealth, power, and mystery. But when her mother’s health takes a dire turn, desperation leads her to Adrian DeLuca, the cold and calculating heir of the DeLuca empire. Adrian offers her a lifeline: a year-long contract marriage that will erase her debts and secure her mother’s care. The terms are clear, the benefits undeniable. Yet, from the moment Elena signs the agreement, she realizes she’s stepped into a web of lies and shadows. Adrian is a man haunted by secrets. Whispers of a sinister pact surround him, and Elena begins to uncover fragments of a dark truth, hidden corridors, locked doors, and his strange disappearances at the stroke of midnight. Their growing attraction complicates matters, blurring the boundaries between duty and desire. When a cryptic warning sealed in black wax arrives, Elena must decide whether to confront the secrets that could destroy them both or walk away from the man she’s falling for. In a tale of forbidden love, betrayal, and danger, can two people bound by shadows find their way to freedom, or will the darkness consume them?

Elisya lost trust from the one man she had loved with all her heart. she was abandoned by her family, and he took her in and now she got abandoned all over again? will Ronan take her back? will she find room in her heart to love someone again? will she allow Kieran to be her comfort zone? why not find out...