Is The Splendid And The Vile

In a world where everyone seeks salvation and redemption, lives a man who loathes those concepts to his core. Some know him as Xavier Kane, the corporate raider who collects companies like pebbles; some know him as the messenger of death who lords over a reputable and highly structured hitman company; some know him as Dr. Andrea, the best cosmetology surgeon in Italy. To Alessia, he was just the puppy-faced Giovanni she fell in love with at first sight, and Xavier would do anything to keep it that way. Xavier knows damn well he shouldn't ask for more, he didn't deserve it, but her stubborn pout and her innocent innuendo cause friction that soon turns to sizzling heat. How long can Xavier play the cute boy next door when inside him lives the greatest evil, the dirtiest secrets, and the kinkiest acts? Alessia, a girl who had to become a mother to her two siblings at the age of eleven after witnessing her mother's horrible death, just got out of a toxic relationship, jobless and broken. Weeks later, she gets a 'miraculously' job with Xavier Kane, the vile billionaire she came to despise for his dubious acts. When she finds out her gentleman was the same man she hated the most, she is very pissed. WARNING: BOOK CONTAINS MATURE CONTENT.

While investigating the mystery of the Great Pyramid, Jowalin stumbles upon a strange ring hidden inside. The ring transports him to the dawn of the world, where he uncovers ancient truths. When he returns, he finds that the once-dominant creatures of the early ages have resurfaced, and humans have awakened the dormant bloodlines of their primordial ancestors. Is the world on the verge of a new era, or is it spiraling toward its final days? What secret does the pyramid truly hold?

The light is here because the darkness exists. Just like that, the human realm exists because the demon realm is here. And in the great palace of the Blade Empire, a crown touches the peak of its glory before it falls from its grace. Lush Von Blade, the royal crown prince of one of the greatest Empire in the southern continent. He is loyal but betrayed. On the other hand, where even the Gods fear to set a foot on, a demon lord abides. His grace and cruelty have been unseen for centuries. He is the supremacy in the three realms. While Lush is the light, he is the darkness. Each exists because the other is here.

A mysterious author. A boss. Who will fall inlove on their first meet.

A mysterious author. A boss. Who will definitely fall inlove at their first meet.

"To the man I thought I could have, but I couldn't." ********** Karim was the man I met in Wisteria City, in a foreign Wisterian country. I thought he was just a normal person, but he turned out to be an army officer from an enemy country. Who would have known that this man was destined to be the future Prime Minister of his nation? Our worlds collided in a twist of fate, filled with passion, conflict, and the ultimate test of loyalty and love. We stood on the balcony, the city lights twinkling below us. I turned to Karim, my voice trembling. "So we're over?" He sighed, his eyes filled with pain. "No, you and I will never be over." "How can I trust you now?" I whispered, feeling the weight of the future. Karim stepped closer, his hand reaching out to touch mine. "Because my feelings for you are real. Despite the borders and politics, what we have is genuine." I pulled away, tears streaming down my face. "It's not that simple, Karim. You're an officer from an enemy country. We both know this can't work." He looked at me with a mixture of grief and determination. "I'll fight for us, Kristen. As much as I care about the politics, I care about you more." A sad smile tugged at my lips. "You say that now, but what about when you're Prime Minister? Can you promise me we'll still matter then?" Karim took my hand, his grip firm yet gentle. "I promise, I'll do everything in my power to make it work. You're worth it." Despite the turmoil, a part of me wanted to believe him. "You're a smooth talker, you know that?" He chuckled softly, a glimmer of his old charm returning. "Only for you, Princess." We stood there, locked in a moment that was as beautiful as it was heartbreaking, knowing that the path ahead was fraught with uncertainty but unable to let go of the connection we had found. ********** Will Karim be able to balance his love for Kristen with his political ambitions? Can Kristen overcome the boundaries set by their countries and find a way to be with Karim? What will happen when their secret relationship is exposed to the public? How will they navigate the challenges posed by their conflicting loyalties? Will their love survive the ultimate test of duty and destiny?

# 1V1 Yun Ran, mercenary queen of the apocalyptic world unexpectedly transmigrated into the ugly, stupid second lady of the Prime Minister’s mansion with two little adorable three-year-old kids. Adorable baby 1 was a genius poison doctor who had a photographic memory and was “unremarkable”.Adorable baby 2 awakened the ultimate spiritual root that only appeared once every thousand years. When he pounds the ground with his small fist, the ground would shake. As for her, she had a spatial pocket with treasures in it. She contracted an ancient divine beast and refined peerless divine pills!***Just as Yun Ran was gearing up to experience the joy of beating up scumbags…Can someone tell her why these few bigshots suddenly appeared before her?! The top tyrant: “I have a throne that you should inherit when you have the time.” The cold-blooded war god: “I think you have the talent to be a great general. Look at the millions of soldiers I have…” The best royal merchant: “Come, I’ll let you taste the joy of being the richest woman in the world.” Sinister state preceptor: “I’ll stab and curse whoever bullies you.” A certain ghost king traps her in his arms and snorts coldly, “Close the door and release the demons. No one should even think of coveting my treasure.” Yun Ran: “???”***Rumor has it that the ghost king, Mo Beiyuan, has a pair of ghostly eyes. He was born under the destructive lone star, was bad towards women and was the most messed up character in all five countries. Yun Ran not only messed with him, but also wormed her way into his heart.#He was once a demon in the darkness, but he was willing to step out of the abyss of hell for her.#

Zend Wolfled, a fallen nobleman known to the world as the most hated man in the world. And the main villain in a famous romantic fantasy novel. He was feared and hated because of what Zend had done so far without knowing what caused Zend to do these things. Zend has a secret that the world doesn't know that he is a Reincarnator and Tranmigrator. Zend knows that he is a villain character from a romantic fantasy novel, but he lives on his own terms. In the end, Zend only lived as a name labeled a villain by the whole world. Until the day comes, Zend was the last human to survive the appearance of The Evil One. The Evil One and The Angel saw the potential in Zend and sent Zend back to time Zend younger, second change- In this life, Zend will be the hero and villain of this romantic novel once again. Zend will engage with this entire world. Meet Transmigration, Reincarnated, 7 Sins, 12 Color, 6 disaster and Apostle. Zend Wolfled regret, hatred, anger, sadness and revenge will begin once again...

Imperially Yours...A blend of romance, royalty and fantasy. History is written by the victors that is why you hear the Elves tell their descendants how they conquered this land and still glorify such an exercise. This land used to belong to us. But then they came: an annexation that brought us all-all three races- together and still pulled us farther apart. And they established a social order. Elves first, Fae, and the humans at the lowest rung of that order. I cannot be disappointed with my parents enough for being who they were-humans-and then birthing me. That was a huge disservice to me. In this world, you were only Elven or nothing. I was nothing by extension. But I never embraced that status. I was destined for more-rebellion, subversion, sedition- but nothing prepared me for catching the attention of the Emperor of the Elven colonies...and I was going to pay for it. I still baffle at how I was increasingly attracted to the tyrant Emperor who was not just known to be condescending and ruthless but cold and unfeeling; unkind and cruel. In this midst of this I was going to change and experience things like I have never before and I will struggle with myself to overcome the darkness that seeks to take me with it. There are three types of Magic: Benign, Grey and Malign. Two kinds were outlawed: Grey and Malign. I possessed Malign magic within me and soon I would find out why it was outlawed...

A Londoner girl, Amy Allen, who was on a trip to her grandmother’s house in Cambridge, returns to London to her father’s house. There she resumes her normal life with her father and her three siblings, her 18-year-old twin brothers, and her 10-years-old sister. As the Second World War arrives, Amy and her sister Hannah try to discover the mysteries of the War.

A slacking ale maker is tasked by the noble squire with tutoring a brand new member of a visiting string orchestra to prepare for the upcoming kingdom concerto. But competition in the beverage industry proves a threat to his well being, and to make matters worse, a mysterious string of gruesome murders arise and people of importance go missing within the kingdom walls and it seems that fingers may point in his direction...

Gu Nian woke up to find herself a baby born to a poor family. Her mother was killed, her brother missing and she was homeless. Thankfully, there were many good people in the world. Still, everyone in the village told the Lin family was stupid—they could not even afford to make a living for themselves, but they had to adopt a baby from another family. They did not know that the baby had a pocket dimension and was blessed with good luck, and the Lin family soon rocketed to riches. Later, restaurants would fight over Gu Nian's recipes, and the silkworms she reared would spit silk of all collars, while her crops would weigh tons. All at once, she becomes famous. Everyone says that Gu Nian would never marry nobility no matter how much she earned! Her brother and father then returned to her, and she became the daughter of a duke! Noble son: Watch your tongue. I'm the one who doesn't deserve my wife!

In the vibrant world of ancient China, Li Mei feels like an outsider despite the comfort provided by her stepfather, a powerful official, and her mother. Her true sanctuary is the kitchen, where her passion for cooking blossoms into a dream of owning the most renowned eatery in the empire. As Li Mei embarks on this ambitious journey, she faces a world brimming with obstacles: rigid societal norms, deceit, and political intrigue. Through these trials, she forges unexpected friendships and encounters influential figures who challenge and inspire her. Each experience shapes her, revealing strengths she never knew she had. Her path to success is illuminated by moments of personal growth and spontaneous connections, including a tender romance that enriches her journey. Li Mei’s evolving relationships and newfound confidence help her navigate the complexities of her era, turning her dream into a reality.

Meet Eren Elijhah Idril, the guy who just couldn't catch a break even in the afterlife. He kicks the bucket as an old, broke-down adventurer, courtesy of a not-so-friendly neighborhood monster. Bummer, right? But hold onto your hats, 'cause that's not where his story ends. By some crazy stroke of fate, Eren gets thrown back in time to his teenage years, back when he was just a greenhorn at Lionheart Academy, dreaming big and not a care in the world (except maybe passing his special exams as a a novice Ranker). Now, most folks might use a second shot at life to right their wrongs, make amends, you know, the whole shebang. But not our boy Eren. Nope, he's not about to let a little thing like mortality slow him down. With a fresh start on the horizon, Eren decides to throw caution to the wind and embrace his inner rogue. And boy, does he embrace it. From pulling off daring heists to stirring up trouble wherever he goes, Eren dives headfirst into a life of mischief and mayhem, all without batting an eyelash. No hesitation, no regrets—just pure, unadulterated chaos. [WPC#218 Bronze Trophy Winner] [Mature content warning.] Additional tags: #evilmc #mature #evilprotagonist #antiheroprotagonist #coldmc #calculatingmc #pragmaticmc #smut #lemons #maturecontent ================= Instagram: graybacknovels Discord: https://discord.com/invite/R5uGQaXJRY

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A world that exists on the otherside of human life, filled with myths and legends. This story follows the different but connected existences of the fallen archangel, Lucifer, and the (former) "hunter", Death.

[MATURE CONTENT] Uncle Heath gave me a look that said that he knows what I'm doing and that he finds me petty and a scheming sly fox. He suggested countless times that I changed my codename from The Countess to Fox or Nine-tailed Fox, because he says it suits me better, or a Serpent, but I don't care. I am literally a Countess after all. He sighed. "Okay, Countess, you won. But if you get yourself killed on this, the same way your parents and their friends later on did, don't come back to haunt me as a ghost. I've been trying to protect you, as I promised I would as your Godfather, but you are a stubborn lil thing who kept insisting on this. You're 27 now, you better not die younger than you mom did." "Wait," Harriet gasped, "the mission you want," "It's the one my parents were working on when they died. Probably the reason why they died and related to their killers," sigh. "It's what kept me working all of those years, the hope on getting my hands on this mission, and uncover what actually happened in July 9th of 1999." I hate number 9, it signifies unluck to me, while 7 is my lucky number. Call me superstitious if you want, I feel like it's an actual thing. "All the documents on their death are here, it's kept secret together with the archived mission they were working in." "Ah, Selene," she said softly, coming closer, full of compassion but not touching me, as her hands are dirty with uncle Heath's cock. Ew, ew. "It's okay, it's been 24 years now," sigh. "Which makes me want to solve it even more," then I turned my eyes to uncle Heath, who was now up, standing at 1.97m, opening his safe that's hidden behind the big painting of a scenery found in Sicily, Italy, which Harriet painted. Picking a thick file in a leather case, he held it under his left arms and locked the safe again, covering it with the painting. I broke into it once, but I was unable to crack the code of the safe. I always knew he hid this file in there, "Be careful, for the love of God, Selene." "I will, I promise!" Narrowing his eyes, he raised his right pinky finger and I cringed in disgust. "Wash your hands first, ew." Rolling his eyes, we quickly went to the bathroom at the back of his office and then came back, hands clean, file still under his arm. "There you go, now, pinky it up, I know better than believe your shallow spoken words by now, I know how scheming you are." Grinning like a wolf who had been caught in sheep's clothing, I raised my pinky finger and intertwined with his. "I promise I'll be careful." Sigh, "I can't believe I'm giving you this. The last two times I gave these damned files to someone, they died. You batter change that statistics to 2:1 instead of 3:0, Selene. Do you understand me?" I grabbed the files, but he kept his hold on it, "I understand," with all my strength, I tried tugging it to me and out of his grip, and after a lil struggle, he let go.

The richest young man in the city has everything and also get anything he wanted but since he was born he never has peace or sleep peacefully, because of the heart disease he has....he and his family has tried a lot of things, medicine and even operation,it just makes it calms down but never cured it,.... how can the heart disease be cured...who will be able to cure it ...join Clara and Charles story.read to find out

2025 the Abyss Dimension invades the Earth promoting the various Universe energies to interfere. Suddenly every human is able to wield different innate energies alongside a rare amount capable of awakening their innate realms! However only one is the truth, only one energy is the king of them all. The Qi originating from the Heavens and Earth. ... Yang Zane is your average two time transmigrated young man who suddenly got plunged into this difficult world. His previous life only reaching Foundation Establishment is no more. Watch how Yang Zane alongside the Dao System reconstructs the Heaven and Earth bringing Qi back to dominate the dimension! ...

Princess Elowen Sylrae of the enchanting kingdom of Aeloria had her future perfectly planned: she was to marry her childhood friend, Sir Thalior Wyrd, and together they would rule the kingdom with grace and strength. However, her dreams were shattered when she discovered that Thalior had betrayed her with her own half-sister, Lady Seraphine. Heartbroken and enraged, Elowen immediately canceled the engagement. In the midst of her personal turmoil, tragedy struck the kingdom. King Aldric, her beloved father, passed away suddenly, leaving the throne vacant and the kingdom in a vulnerable position. According to the ancient laws of Aeloria, Elowen could not ascend the throne without a husband. Desperate and pressed for time, Elowen faced mounting pressure from her advisors and the court. As if in answer to her prayers, a mysterious stranger, Eirik Thorne, appeared and offered her his hand in marriage. With no other options and her kingdom at stake, Elowen agreed to the proposal. However, Elowen soon discovers that Eirik is no ordinary stranger. He is, in fact, the crown prince of the rival kingdom of Drakoria, a nation long at odds with Aeloria. As tensions rise and secrets unfold, Elowen must navigate the treacherous waters of political alliances, hidden agendas, and unexpected love. Can she find a way to unite their kingdoms and secure peace, or will the revelation of Eirik's true identity lead to the destruction of everything she holds dear?

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# two-faced # followers After transmigrating, medical expert Gu Qingxue became a widow with three small babies waiting to be fed. Armed with a Miracle Doctor System, she used the needles in her hands to snatch people from the god of hell, raised the craziest children possible, and abused the scum of all scums! But, no one could have expected her to accidentally provoke a famous war god from the frontier region! The man had looks, money, and status. He pulled her back to his place to become his regent consort. Gu Qingxue told him frankly that she was already married and had children, so it was a no! But then… Who can tell her why all her children looked like him?! Her second baby, Xiao Daimao, faced his father and said to everyone, “My mommy is very knowledgeable, so why would we need a father?!” Her third baby, Xiao Mian’ao, would boast whenever he saw people, “My mommy has a beautiful, sweet voice. It’s enough that I have my mommy!” Only her eldest child was mature, remaining calm and unaffected. Then, her fourth child shouted, “Brother! Dad is climbing the walls again!” Her eldest child, who had been unruffled a moment ago, picked up a big stick and rushed out immediately. He would guard his mother till the end!

When the gateway to the realm of beasts was opened, a multitude of perilous creatures were unleashed upon the human world, resulting in significant damage and loss of human life. In light of their family's impoverished state, Patricia, a resilient young girl, and her twin brother Patrick, a skilled wizard, made the decision to embark on a quest to vanquish these beasts and earn much-needed funds. Operating covertly, they harnessed their extraordinary abilities, harboring the hope of evading detection. Their endeavors progressed smoothly until an unexpected turn of events transpired—the inspector uncovered their true identities. This revelation completely upended their lives, compelling them to embark on a new and challenging journey. During their arduous expedition, they were approached by a nobleman who enlisted their services to slay a formidable dragon. Now faced with this daunting task, what fate awaits the twins? How will they confront such a ferocious creature?

She's sick. He's twisted. And that's how they met and experience a rollercoaster hell of a ride to the world of tortures, unexpected feelings, and oh-did I already say more tortures?

Romance • Action • Humor [ R-18 ] Contains mature scenes and dialogues that is not suitable for young readers. Read at your own risk! ------- Akihiro Tetsuya is a man with uncontrollable sex anxiety. Kaya naman hindi na niya na mabilang kung ilang babae na ba ang natikman ng kanyang alagang si Polaris. Well, hindi naman mahalaga sa kan'ya ang bagay na iyon. The important thing is, nairaraos niya ang sarili at napupunan ang kanyang sex craving. Until one time in his mission, nakilala niya si Kiah, ang babae na sinagip niya sa The Hidden Paradise. Isang club kung saan pawang mga high-paid prostitutes ang nagbibigay ng panandaliang aliw sa mga kalalakihan. Dahil sa awa at simpatya sa dalagang probinsyana, ay inalok niya itong tumira sa kan'ya at mamasukan bilang kasambahay. Pero sino ang niloloko niya? Alam niyang kaya niya inalok ang babae dahil attracted siya sa magandang katawan at perpektong dibdib nito. Magagawa pa ba niyang sawayin si Polaris gayong minu-minuto ay natutukso siya sa very innocent, charming, at "braless" na si Kiah?

Scorned by her lover and one true friend, Martine leaves to heal her broken heart. Destiny brings her back six years later, now a sought after celebrity in town for work and maybe a little revenge. Ever the rational one, always at his best Caesar Leny-Lansater finds himself being silenced by his emotions for the first time after a run in -maybe more - with his old classmate and college crush whose heart he had broken. Copyright ©2020 Sonia Raines

"The Devil's Pawn" is an enticing BL novel set in the vibrant, fast-paced city, Ethan Pierce's life spirals out of control when he encounters the enigmatic Lucien Belmont, who offers to take care of his mounting bills. In exchange, Ethan agrees to become Lucien's puppet, doing whatever he commands.

Since Rose 's 16th birthday, strange occurrences have been unfolding, culminating in a revelation that will change her life forever. As she discovers the existence of the supernatural in our world, she'll be forced to make a choice that could have far-reaching consequences - one that might lead to a bright new future or a dark and uncertain path. The decision she makes will have a profound impact on her life and the world around her."