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'If there's a way to undo my feelings for you I would always choose not to because loving you is the best thing I have ever done' Nicholas Slade. For Scarlet love and feelings are just a bulload of crap made up by bored helpless romantics desperately looking for someone to love them.And as such she never wanted romantic love. Nicholas a handsome and filthy rich heir finds out that his heart wants no one else but Scarlett and he goes by all means to make her his and ensures she falls for him too. will their hidden struggles allow them to be together? even so will their feelings and love be strong enough to conquer? let's find out.y'all get your popcorns, french fries, chicken and beer ready as we'll be going on a ride. Secretsy

The story begins with Evelyn Blackwood, a talented artist living a peaceful life with her family. Her world shatters when her parents are murdered, and her brother Victor disappears after uncovering evidence of corruption within the Kane crime syndicate. Evelyn vows to avenge her family, but her quest for justice leads her into a dangerous game of cat and mouse with Damian Kane, the heir to the syndicate. As Evelyn infiltrates the Kane empire, she finds herself drawn to Damian, whose charm and complexity challenge her resolve. Meanwhile, Detective Lucas Graves offers his help, but his true intentions remain shrouded in mystery. As the lines between love and hate blur, Evelyn must navigate a web of lies, betrayal, and danger to uncover the truth and exact her revenge.

My book is about a man named Krova Astris, but Kastis for short he was a normal man living a normal life, and then got isekai'd. He was a orphan up until he was 10 then got adopted by a Japanese mom and Pakistani dad. He had 2 siblings and he lived happily. When he was 30 he was so attached to a girl he met at work. Her name is Ariel and after a year of dating they got married. A few months later she got pregnant. When the child was born here name is Estelle. When Estelle was only 3 he got killed. The world he got sent to is the world were him and his wife were supposed to be born. That world is called Asteria. This world is a parallel world of Earth and the name Asteris means Earth in the old ruinic language of the world. The main character personality will be over all relaxed hiding his true pain under a care free mask. Also the name Krova is a Russian inspired word because krov’ means blood I just did a slight modification to sound better and Astris is apparently French inspired I think.

Follow the story and rise of a warrior from a family that once ruled the mighty Roman Empire, but after centuries now on another continent, he needs to establish himself as the man who will unify what the Western Romans created in the New World. Augustus Theodosius Maximus will face great enemies such as the frenchs, english, spanish and even the prussians.This alternative history takes place in the 18th century and 19th century , in which what would be the current United States, Mexico, Canada and Cuba, would be the Caesarian Empire that lasted from 486 to 1648, when the province of New Rome was taken by the Dutch and a few years later sold to the English and establishing territories in the former Caesarian provinces, leaving only a few Caesarian states made of buffer states such as the Grand Duchy of New Ravenna (state of Florida in real life), the Serene Republic of Londinium (state of Alabama in real life) and the Praetorian Confederacy (state of Tennessee in real life).So expect a series of upheavals, coups d'état and revolutions in the Caesarean provinces lost to the Europeans, as the period of reunification will last from 1772 until 1815.

France, 1934. The scars of the Great War still shape the military minds of the Third Republic. Trapped in the past, its generals place their faith in fortifications and defensive warfare, while across the Rhine, a new German army rises, faster, deadlier, and ready to crush everything in its path. Into this world awakens Captain Étienne Moreau, a man who should not exist. He remembers another life, one where France falls in 1940, where German tanks storm through the Ardennes, bypassing the Maginot Line. One where his country surrenders in a matter of weeks. But here, now, he has a chance to stop it. As an officer in the 2nd Armored Division, he fights for reforms: pushing for mobile tank warfare, warning of Hitler’s growing ambitions, and challenging the high command’s obsession with World War I tactics. Yet, his ideas are dismissed as radical, madness from a young officer who "thinks he knows war." Surrounded by political intrigue, military infighting, and rising fascism, Moreau must carefully navigate the system, winning allies among future leaders like Charles de Gaulle, while avoiding suspicion from the French High Command. His knowledge is a double-edged sword, if he is too aggressive, he risks being labeled a traitor. If he does nothing, he will live to see France burn. As war draws closer, Moreau faces a terrifying question: Can history be changed? Or is France doomed to fall, no matter what he does? Time is running out. The Blitzkrieg is coming. And he may be France’s last chance to fight back. -------------- For Extra Support (If you want to) https://www.paypal.me/Clausmic 200 Power Stone - 1 Bonus Chapter Gift from 500 till 1000 Coin - 1 Bonus Chapter Gift from 1000 till 2000 coins - 2 Bonus Chapter Castle Gifting - 4 Bonus Chapter Beyond that - 8 Bonus Chapter. (I am poor and studying so don't say I am greedy which I am not)

Tyler thought he had everything: good grades, a loving girlfriend, and a picture-perfect life. But everything shatters when an anonymous text warns him that his girlfriend, Alexis, is cheating. Dismissing it as a prank at first, Tyler’s world is turned upside down when he catches her in the arms of Logan Carter—the arrogant, untouchable captain of the football team. Heartbroken and humiliated, Tyler finds himself tangled in an unexpected game of cat and mouse with a mysterious texter. But things take a surprising turn when Tyler discovers that Logan was the mysterious texter all along. Fueled by anger, confusion, and a strange attraction he can’t explain, Tyler demands answers—only to receive an unexpected confession and a kiss that changes everything.

[ Warning: Mature Content R-18 ] . . . . . . . What to expect: Revenge, a bit of comedy, some pretty dark humor, an overpowered MC (He worked and suffered for it of course), billionaire Playboy, very cold and ruthless FL, Manipulation, Blackmail, MILFs... lots of them, lots of 'We shouldn't be doing this sex' and more steamy sex scenes. You can skip the sex scenes if you're not willing but if you're a Man (or Woman) of Culture like me, Enjoy. -------------------------------------------------------- This book is quite unique, because it breaks the 4th wall quite a lot of times so be prepared for that. I think that's rare to find on webnovel these days and that's part of what sets this book apart from others. ___________________________________ At 18, Danladi moves to the city to live with his wealthy but neglectful uncle, hoping for a fresh start. A computer genius and gaming prodigy, he’s roped into his uncle’s shipping business, but life in his uncle's household is anything but easy. Constantly belittled and mistreated by his uncle’s wife and her sisters, Danladi endures in silence—until one fateful night changes everything. A betrayal at a Christmas Eve party sets off a chain of events that catapults him into a world of power, deception, and revenge. With the help of his cunning best friend, Eric, Danladi seizes an unexpected opportunity, stepping into wealth and influence overnight. But rather than reveal his newfound fortune, he plays a long game, exacting quiet vengeance before vanishing from their lives. Years later, he re-emerges—this time as the head of a groundbreaking gaming empire, a billionaire at just 23. But success comes at a cost. Lured into a dangerous business deal, Danladi finds himself entangled with the ruthless Italian Mafia, losing nearly everything and barely escaping with his life. Just when he thinks all is lost, he crosses paths with Jenn Carter—a brilliant but relentless MI6 agent hunting the very people who deceived him. She offers him a deal: his skills in exchange for her resources. Together, they embark on a high-stakes mission for justice, deception, and survival. As Danladi is thrust into a world of espionage, undercover operations, and a deadly game of cat and mouse, he and Jenn must navigate their growing feelings for each other while staying one step ahead of those who want them dead. But when a $50 million bounty is placed on their heads, the hunt intensifies, forcing them to fight not just for vengeance—but for their lives. Betrayal made him ruthless. Revenge made him powerful. But will love make him vulnerable?

Tang Qing is reborn in 2004, equipped with a banking system. Thus, he shines. He holds the economic lifeline of Africa. He influences the trends in the Middle East. He is the creditor to most of the countries in the world. He is the new policy maker in the global financial order. He is the most powerful boss lurking behind this planet. The US Dollar, no longer the sole dictator of currency, the Euro, let me personally toll the death knell for you. National bankruptcy, debt crises, economic crises, these are all just part of a banker's game. Under the power of money, everything is worthless. This is a story of a strong rising to the top, becoming the premier banker.

When a Filipino Brings a Gundam to a Sword Fight > "Oh great, another summoner. Just what we need—more useless adventurers." > > *Famous last words from Sir Knight-Who-Got-His-Butt-Kicked* Look, getting isekai'd is already weird enough, but being a Filipino summoner in a fantasy world? That's like bringing *balut* to a fancy French dinner party – completely unexpected and guaranteed to raise some eyebrows. Picture this: There I was, contemplating whether to have *sisig* or *adobo* for dinner, when suddenly – **POOF!** – I got yeet'd into Medieval Times™ faster than my mom could throw her legendary tsinelas. And what did the universe decide to gift me with? The supposedly "weakest" class: *a summoner*. But here's where it gets *interesting*. These fantasy folks thought I'd be pulling rabbits out of hats or summoning cute forest creatures. **Boy, were they in for a surprise!** Because while they were expecting wooden sticks and basic swords, I was busy figuring out if I could summon: * My mom's battle-tested tsinelas (with +20 critical hit, mind you) * A fully-loaded M16 *Armor you say? " How about a mask raider suit! Or iron man armor!(credit to marvel ) * And oh yeah, *casual flex*, **AN ENTIRE FREAKING GUNDAM** Let me tell you something funny about being the "weak" summoner – when you can call forth weapons that would make Michael Bay weep tears of explosive joy, suddenly nobody's laughing at your class choice anymore. Welcome to my story of how a Pinoy turned the summoner class from zero to hero, one ridiculous weapon at a time.

"31 Days: Origins" by Lapis L. Lazuli --Timeframe: 31st of October - 07th of November 2023 --Stage: UNKNOWN A black card with a silver mouse drags a twitchy schoolboy into a 31-day nightmare—underground, cutthroat, and damned relentless. 32 strangers, from killers to kids, claw through lethal games where brains and blood weigh the same. An AI whispers the rules, a shadowy outfit pulls the strings, and powers twist the odds. Alliances fray, secrets bleed, and one name—“Raiko”—haunts the chaos. Survival’s a gamble, trust’s a death sentence, and the truth’s a skull-crushing muse. What is humanity when the clock is ticking? ("31 Days: Origins" is the second novel in The "What is Humanity?/Lapis L. Lazuli" Lore and the first novel of the four-part "31 Days" Novel Series by Lapis L. Lazuli.)

"He is here emperor!"Said Bonaparte's assistant ,these words sent chills down the mighty emperors' spine . He was pointing at the land behind the mountains where a well armed army of 178,000 men marched forward with the drummers making their battle cries.All his men steadied their weapons ,they felt a tremble in the emperor's voice as he guided them on what to do . In this book we reimagine…. What if Napoleon Bonaparte never lost the battle at waterloo he instead retreated back to Paris and conquered the monarchy and reinstated himself as emperor once more. A bastard son of his later leads Germany in a war against the French and they faced in battle unknowingly .One of the best strategists facing off his son who has studied his tacts and is ready for him. Who will emerge victorious

Adam is an ordinary teenager who transmigrates into the body of François Boucher, a French soldier during the Seven Years' War. With no system to guide him and no knowledge of the historical events of this period, he must navigate this new life and struggle to survive.

In 2030, humanity reaches a breaking point. Technological, moral, and ecological depravity plunge the world into an irreversible decline. But behind this chaos, invisible forces work in silence. As the balance of Earth falters, 'God,' or at least what is believed to be God, triggers the ultimate trial: the Apocalypse. In the city of Lyon, Lyris, a young French high school student of Greek descent, faces his own demons: depression, loneliness, and daily bullying. As supernatural events shake reality, he finds himself forced to survive in a hostile world, where humanity itself becomes a target. But in the shadows, hidden truths about the cosmic order begin to unfold... And Lyris may be connected to forces far older and more powerful than him.

In Nazi-occupied France, a young woman, Adeline Beaumont finds her life completely changed when her family is forced to share their home with a German Officer, Wilhelm von Haeften. Initially fueled by hatred, their relationship unexpectedly blossomed into a forbidden love amidst the brutality of war. But as the French resistance intensifies and the horrors of occupation deepen, Adeline must choose between her burgeoning feelings and her loyalty to her country. Will their forbidden love survive the escalating conflict? Or will the shadow of war tear them apart forever? Discover a story of defiance, sacrifice and a love that dares to bloom in the darkest of times

"Reality is strange. One moment, I'm having breakfast with my friends in a French café. The next, I'm in a dimension where time and space don’t exist. All of this, only to end up in another world, forced to choose: return to the grave or become someone new. If you were in my shoes, which would you choose?" This is the story of Dalton Xavier, a law student at Oxford University, whose life is turned upside down when he and his friends are transported to the kingdom of Allytheón, in the world of Asgardia. Here, magic is real, and everything once thought impossible is now achievable. Moral choices are constantly tested, and in Allytheón, nothing is as it seems. Every step Dalton takes brings him closer to secrets that could either save or destroy this new world — and himself.

Several years after the development of the "links", superpowers transmitted by the government, Desta Amaterasu is given one, only it doesn't have the desired effect. She will try to understand more about herself, letting out the emotions she's been keeping bottled up inside. In a light-novel shonen universe, she'll face off against heroes and other super-villains in a world that's becoming less perfect than we thought every day. Original story in french, there might be some tranlations mistakes.

He is a cold-hearted psycho with numb emotions towards love and women. Alexi cross showers his women prey with attention,money and affection but breaks up when he gets bored and that's three month at most.He is very possessive, dominating and most of all intimidating to his preys, he fucks them and leave but that doesn't stop more people from falling captive. But Mr Charmer is on a two weeks vacation to Bora Bora, a tahitian and French speaking island but is reservation was not confirmed. Natalie Silver is a young and defiant hostess placed in charge of his accommodation and welfare but that's when things get tensed. Tables are turns, he is now responsible for her and solely believes in him. Will her trust grow into love? Who will fall first? The big question isn't what happened during the vacation its what happened after since it got all steamy, hot and eruptic. Find out more would you. NOTE:There are variance in language but appropriate translation are being given to them. Two chapters daily, six days a week.

In a modern city, a brilliant detective and a cunning mafia boss are sworn enemies, their lives tangled in a deadly game of cat and mouse. But when a global threat forces them to work together, they sacrifice themselves to save millions. Somehow, they were reborn in a magical world as a human boy and an elf girl, they find themselves as siblings in an orphanage. With fragmented memories of their past lives, they inherit mysterious powers—one mastering spirits and mysteries of onmyoji, the other wielding necromancy at great personal cost. Their peaceful life shatters when their mother figure, a dragon in hiding, is hunted. Together with unlikely allies, they set out on a perilous journey to uncover their mother’s past, stop a rising war, and face a prophecy that could unite or destroy the world. Torn between logic and emotion, rivalry and trust, can they rise above their differences to protect the fragile peace they’ve come to cherish?

Léonard Dumont, a 16-year-old French teenager and geek of the SCP Foundation's myths, one day receives a notification on his computer from the SCP Foundation Management System. His duty is to build the SCP Foundation has The Administrator of the Foundation. This story is a mix of several canons of the Foundation. Mix everything with our own real world to add a weight of realism to all this. This is my very first story, I hope you will enjoy it and I am open to all criticism and comments.

Mumbai’s underworld is ruled by one name—Rudra Rathore. Feared, untouchable, and known as The Devil, he has built an empire on blood and power. But when an ambitious detective, Aarohi Mehta, makes it her mission to bring him down, the game of cat and mouse begins. For three years, Aarohi has hunted him. For three years, he has watched her in silence. But when a deadly conspiracy turns Aarohi from hunter to prey, she is forced to make an impossible choice—trust the very man she swore to destroy. As enemies close in from all sides, secrets unravel. The people Aarohi trusted betray her. The system she fought for turns against her. And the only person standing between her and death… is the devil himself. But in a world where survival is war, the most dangerous battle is the one between their own hearts. Because hatred is easy. Desire is deadly. And love? Love is a war neither of them can afford to lose.

"In a world where loyalty is a luxury, Alessia is forced to pay the ultimate price. Sold to the ruthless Mafia King, Marco, she must navigate a treacherous web of power and deceit. But as their twisted game of cat and mouse intensifies, Alessia begins to realize that her captor's darkness may be the very thing that sets her free..." Meet our female lead Alessia Giovanni, Twenty one year old college student,only child of the Giovanni's a middle class family. She is her father's apple and he is always proud of her Meet Marco Drake,the son of a mafia lord Drake Thane. Marco is also a CEO of Brith Rock company. What happens when Alessia dad took loan from Drake Thane and wasn't able to pay back before Drake died,now Marco is here for the money and Giovanni doesn't have it to pay and Alessia is used as collateral

William discovers his grandfather, the strongest Mage in history has been erased from time, and that he is the only who remembers him, worse his grandfather's chosen successor and his rival has been murdered, living his grandfather's grimoire— one of the most powerful weapons in existence — in the hands of a murderer With the help of a few time travelers he tracks down the murderer and discovers has stolen his rivals identity as well. What ensues is a cat and mouse chase through time and memory altering and threatening the peace of the world Prepare for an action packed fantasy story filled with mystery, action, romance, betrayals, death and murder

In the eastern forests of Edenia, the most peaceful continent in the realm of Tanasma, a small village rests under the watchful eye of the new sheriff, Barry. Little do the townsfolk know, their protector leads a dark double life - for Barry is a powerful mutant with the ability to transform into a terrifying wolf-like beast. His very existence is a crime in this world of technological wonders and precise genetic ordering. Barry was once the dreaded serial killer known as The Calendar, who earned his grisly moniker by slaughtering victims based on the day of the month. If today was the 5th, five lives would be gruesomely taken. For a decade, he spread fear and bloodshed across the land, until he grew weary of the butchery and his insatiable hunger for violence. Seeking redemption, Barry hung up his murderous ways and pursued a path of righteousness as a lawman in the sleepy hamlet. However, his bloody past is not so easily escapable. The Capitol Patrol Guard, tasked with neutralizing genetic abnormalities like Barry, has kept his case file open. As a level three mutant - one of the highest and most dangerous classification - Barry remains a top priority target for detainment or termination. The cold and merciless CPG agents scour the countryside, leaving no stone unturned in their quest to capture the former serial killer. Despite Barry's best efforts to lay low, his new role as sheriff inevitably brings him into conflict and chaos that he cannot avoid. His hair-trigger temper, honed from years of depravity, constantly threatens to unravel the fragile life of righteousness he has tried to construct. A simple domestic dispute can quickly escalate into a blazing confrontation with Barry's inner beast unleashed. When a routine call goes terribly awry, Barry finds himself squaring off against a sinister foe who revels in tormenting him and dredging up the ghastly memories of his past life. An epic game of cat-and-mouse begins between the two adversaries. Barry must keep his true mutant nature hidden from the suspicious townsfolk, even as he finds himself transforming more frequently into the raging wolf-monster within. As the stakes ramp higher, Barry's former CPG hunters close in on his trail, driven by their uncompromising duty to neutralize the genetically impure at any cost. With his murderous id threatening to resurface and the unrelenting CPG agents closing in, Barry faces a climactic decision - will he fully reembrace his wolf-like killer instincts to survive, or can he hold true to his path of redemption? In the end, there is no outrunning one's true nature. After an earth-shattering final confrontation, Barry stands amidst the rubble, his wolf-like visage bared to the world. The village lays in smoldering ruin. The unstoppable CPG forces have been momentarily routed, but more will inevitably come. Barry howls defiantly, having fully re-awakened to his primal, bloodthirsty self. The Calendar has been reborn - and this time, there is no redemption to be found.

Il était une fois, avant même que le temps ne prenne forme, un Vide infini, un néant total et absolu. Le Vide, bien que dépourvu de tout mouvement, n'était pas sans désir. Dans une pulsion de création, une aspiration secrète, il concentra son essence en un point unique. Et de ce point surgit le Puits des Souhaits, un abîme sans fin où reposait la possibilité pure, un lieu où se croisaient la potentialité de ce qui était et de ce qui pourrait être. Au commencement, le Vide n'avait ni forme ni conscience. Il n'était qu'un espace silencieux, un abîme d'inertie où le souffle du néant ne murmurait qu'une chose : un vœu primordial. Ce vœu, né des profondeurs du Vide, était à la fois un espoir et une erreur, une prière envoyée dans l'obscurité, demandant la naissance d'un équilibre. Mais ce vœu, bien que silencieux, ne pouvait échapper à son destin : celui de devenir le Puits des Souhaits, capable de donner vie. De ce puits jaillirent deux entités opposées : L'Être de Lumière, figure parfaite d'ordre et de pureté, qui cherchait à créer, à structurer, à apporter la paix et la clarté. L'Être d'Ombre, reflet chaotique du néant, dont la volonté se tournait vers la destruction, vers l'instinct, vers l'invisible qui s'échappait des formes et des lois. Ces deux êtres opposés mais intrinsequement liés engendrèrent des créatures, divisées selon leurs natures. L'Être de Lumière fit naître des êtres purs, des âmes éclairées, des créatures lumineuses qui suivraient l'ordre. Une page fut tournée, dans un léger bruissement de papier *Les êtres humains ?* murmura une voix curieuse. Tandis que l'Être d'Ombre donna naissance aux monstres des ténèbres, des êtres sauvages et dévastateurs, incarnant l'instinct et le chaos. *On ne devrait pas plutôt les appeler les êtres de l'ombre ?* murmura-t-il, pensif.* Mais en eux, une tragédie sommeillait. Chaque lumière cachait une ombre, chaque ordre un grain de destruction. Le Puits des Souhaits avait donné naissance à des êtres opposés, mais à travers cette dualité, une question se posait : l'équilibre pourrait-il vraiment durer ? Ainsi se déroulait le début de tout. Un rêve, une prière, un vœu perdu dans le silence du Vide. Un vœu oublié. Un équilibre brisé. Écrit par : Elion Kline Un soupir s'échappa et le livre se ferma, laissant apparaître son intitulé : Le Premier Vœu

Arthur Delacroix, was meant to marry Shrabani's sister, Nidhi Sen, until fate intervened cruelly on their wedding day, leaving Nidhi missing and Shrabani caught in the tumultuous aftermath. This unexpected twist of fate sets the stage for a complex and intriguing relationship, at one hand the reckless Shrabani and on the other hand the strict French professor. "Miss Sen to Mrs. Delacroix" an ultimate game of the fate.

I am being hunted. Well, not me exactly. Someone wants to get their hands on the genius behind A.M.K Pharmaceuticals. They just don't know it's me. I have discovered a way to negate anyone's scent, shifter or human. You would think it wouldn't be that big of a deal... deodorants promise the same thing, but my product is nothing like that. My product turns its wearers invisible to shifters. No, not like that. But shifters need scent more than almost anything else to identify and find a person. Without scent, they can't track down their prey, or smell an enemy coming up from behind. I had originally created it so my adopted father and I could avoid the shifter community. No one was supposed to know about it. Until a little birdy said something they shouldn't have to the wrong person. Now the humans are after me and the shifters want me dead. But that's fine. That wasn't the only thing I came up with. And if I am as silent as a mouse, no one will see me coming until it is too late. This will be a RH novel, the FMC will not have to choose. No MM Check out my other works: Rebirth In the Apocalypse: Third Time's a Charm (Book 1 in the Rebirth Series) -Completed Fight, Flight, or Freeze: The Healer's Story (Book 2 in the Rebirth Series) -Ongoing Star's Ships- Completed Dancing with Monsters- Ongoing Part Of Your World- Ongoing (Book 2 in the Star's Ships Series) Discord: Sakura#6289 Instagram: @devil_besideyou666 Check out my discord channel for the first chapter! https://discord.com/invite/yYtKzveE6T

When she agrees to help her friend out in a blind date, she never imagined it would lead her to the one man she'd hoped never to encounter again—her child's father. Her first instinct? Run. But life has other plans, and she finds herself inescapably drawn back into his orbit as his company's legal advisor. Just as she's poised to resign, escaping the tangled web of personal and professional ties, she's cornered in his office by the man who is as relentless in business as he is in pursuit of her heart. In a game of cat and mouse, she is faced with a choice: succumb to the undeniable chemistry that still sizzles between them or risk it all to maintain the distance she's fought so hard to keep.

In a world affected by a mysterious force known as "Prana", humanity has evolved to heights considered superhuman. Aldiyar Khalimbekov, a 24 year old college dropout, tries to live normally in this world, taking care of his 15 year old sister Mary. However, unable to find a job, he befriends a French widow named Euphrasie and a strange amnesiac called Leth. Together, the four are suddenly thrusted into a new world, their lives forever changing after meeting a mysterious old man..

In the heart of the sprawling metropolis, where skyscrapers kiss the sky and luxury knows no bounds, lies a world shrouded in secrets, power, and intrigue. "Crimson Ties: Beneath the Billionaire's Empire" takes you on a gripping journey through the hidden corridors of wealth, influence, and the clandestine underbelly of society. At the center of this gripping tale is Alexander Hawthorne, a reclusive billionaire whose vast empire encompasses technology, finance, and media. The world sees a charismatic visionary, but behind closed doors, a complex web of allegiances and machinations binds his life. The story unfurls as investigative journalist Emma Reynolds, driven by an insatiable curiosity, becomes determined to unveil the enigma behind Hawthorne's success. As Emma delves deeper, she discovers that Alexander's rise to power is not solely built on legal foundations. Whispers of a connection to the criminal underworld surface, leading her to the tantalizing theory that a hidden alliance exists between the billionaire and the city's infamous mafia syndicate, the Vermillion Cartel. With every clue she uncovers, Emma finds herself entangled in a dangerous game of cat and mouse, where revealing the truth could cost her more than she's willing to lose. The narrative takes unexpected turns as Emma's investigation introduces her to a cast of characters, each with their motives and secrets. Isabella Romano, the brilliant yet enigmatic CFO of Hawthorne's conglomerate, harbors a tragic past that intertwines with Alexander's. Antonio Moretti, the charismatic and ruthless don of the Vermillion Cartel, operates from the shadows, manipulating fortunes and lives with calculated precision. As Emma and Alexander's paths intersect, sparks fly, blurring the lines between journalistic objectivity and personal desire. Their complex relationship adds a layer of tension, raising questions about trust and the blurred morality of their choices. The story gains momentum as Emma's pursuit of the truth unveils a tapestry of lies, betrayals, and unexpected alliances. With her relentless determination, she peels back the layers of deceit surrounding Alexander's empire, inching closer to the heart of the conspiracy. But as her investigation reaches a critical juncture, the risks escalate, and she finds herself entwined in a dangerous dance with Antonio, whose motives remain shrouded in mystery. As truths are unveiled and allegiances are tested, Emma must navigate a treacherous landscape where loyalties shift like quicksand. The climax hurtles toward an explosive revelation that threatens to expose not only the hidden ties between the billionaire and the mafia but also the fragility of the world they've carefully constructed. "Crimson Ties: Beneath the Billionaire's Empire" is a riveting tale of ambition, power, and the darkness that lurks beneath even the most glittering façades. With its richly developed characters, intricate plot twists, and exploration of the moral complexities of wealth and influence, this novel delves into the depths of human nature when driven by power and the lengths one will go to protect their empire, no matter the cost.

-------------------- *Title: "Whispers in the Walls"* For years, the old house on Maple Street had been abandoned, its peeling paint and overgrown ivy making it a perfect subject for local urban legends. But when Eliza and her brother, Sean, inherit the house from an estranged aunt, they decide to renovate it and make it their new home. As soon as they move in, strange things begin happening. At first, it’s small—objects moved just out of place, an old piano playing a single note by itself at night. But then, Eliza starts hearing whispers, faint at first, but growing louder as days pass. They come from the walls—soft, unintelligible murmurs. One night, Eliza wakes to find a message carved into the wall in what looks like dried blood: *“You shouldn’t have come.”* Sean dismisses it as a prank, but Eliza can’t shake the feeling that something is wrong. The whispers intensify, becoming clearer and more urgent, pleading for them to leave. Desperate, Eliza digs into the history of the house and uncovers a terrifying truth: her aunt had been involved in occult practices, attempting to summon a powerful entity. But she failed—trapping the entity in the house, bound to the walls themselves. Now, Eliza and Sean must figure out how to break the curse before the entity uses them to finally escape. -------------------