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Synopsis Detective Elias Mercer, known as ‘Mercy’ for his angelic demeanor, hides a mind as sharp as a blade and a heart as cold as the cases he solves. A former journalist framed and cast out, he now walks the thin line between justice and obsession, unraveling the city’s darkest secrets one case at a time. When Adrian Holt, a man seemingly swallowed by the shadows, vanishes without a trace, Elias is dragged into a mystery far deeper than he anticipated. His only lead? Evelyn Drake—a woman who speaks in riddles and keeps secrets like currency. As Elias peels back the layers of deception, a familiar name resurfaces from his past: Nathaniel Voss, a phantom figure lurking behind countless crimes, always just out of reach. With each step forward, the case tightens around him, drawing him into a web of corruption, fear, and a truth far more sinister than murder. The deeper Elias digs, the more he realizes—some ghosts aren’t meant to be found, and some truths are buried for a reason. But Elias Mercer doesn’t believe in walking away. And this time, the darkness is watching back.

In a realm where shadows murmur age-old secrets and destiny intricately weaves its delicate tapestry, Mia's quiet existence is suddenly upended when she learns she is not merely an orphan—she is a formidable Fey. Bursting with magical potential, she embarks on a journey into the enchanting yet treacherous Fey realm, a place where beauty masks danger and every corner hides a perilous surprise. In this mystical land, she uncovers a harrowing truth that shatters her sense of self: Drake, the enigmatic and irresistibly charming king of the vampires, is not just her sworn enemy; he is also the one responsible for the death of her parents, and, astonishingly, her destined mate. As shadows creep menacingly and threats lurk behind every enchanted tree, Mia must traverse a labyrinth of betrayal and dark magic, confronting her deepest fears. The weight of her family’s secrets presses heavily on her shoulders, making her journey even more daunting. Yet, amidst the chaos, she feels a powerful and undeniable pull toward Drake, a creature of darkness whose own hidden truths could either offer solace or plunge her into the depths of despair. In *Fated in the Shadows*, the boundary between love and vengeance blurs, entwining Mia's heart in a web of complex emotions. Every decision she makes could spell either her salvation or her downfall. Will she have the courage to embrace the destiny laid out before her, or will the consuming shadows of the past claim her? Step into this mesmerizing tale of romance and suspense, where each heartbeat resounds with the eerie promise of fate, and discover whether love can truly triumph over darkness.

In a world where magic is common and legendary creatures roam, Nerion is an ordinary man in an extraordinary world. Born without powers in a village that values strength above all, he struggles to find his place. But when tragedy strikes, Nerion is thrust into a journey that will change him forever. As he battles terrifying monsters and uncovers the dark truths behind the Doors of Fate—a gateway between worlds—Nerion begins to question his role in a world that seems to have no place for him. Along the way, he forms bonds with a band of mercenaries, confronts his estranged brother, and faces a man whose thirst for power threatens everything. But Nerion’s journey is not about saving the world. It’s about survival, resilience, and finding meaning in a harsh and unforgiving reality. In a land where the lines between hero and villain blur, Nerion must confront the truth about himself and the forces that shape his world.

Wind a Fine Arts major and Sea, an Engineering Major have been rivals since high school .They are studying at XXXXXXX University in Thailand their clashes are well-known among their friends. when their friends Autumn and May take it upon themselves to play cupid during a summer trip their rivalry starts to shift. Amidst sunlit beaches their love begins to bloom proving that sometimes the strongest bonds come from the most unexpected places.(The plot or story is inspired by the thai bl series "We are ", some of the charters names are from another bl series "Perfect 10 liners "

Sonya von Valentine, the imperial princess, was once an ordinary girl—until she died saving a stranger and awakened in a world of power and peril. Reincarnated into the royal family, she carries the weight of foreknowledge: her family is doomed to fall, overthrown by a rising darkness. The man leading this destruction? Austin Ravenclaw—the feared duke of the empire’s strongest ducal house and the harbinger of war. Austin, too, remembers. A ruthless strategist, he knows his destiny is to bring the empire to its knees. Yet, in this life, he also remembers the girl who once gave her life for his. Bound by fate, but standing on opposite sides, their reunion is neither gentle nor kind. They were never meant to be allies. But as the war inches closer, and their paths intertwine once more, the line between love and duty begins to blur. Betrayal and devotion. Loyalty and treason. They are both trapped in the cycle of fate—two souls destined to destroy each other.

In the midst of a life-changing romance, Jessica begins to question the true nature of love and relationships. As the lines between reality and illusion blur, she must make a choice that will forever alter the course of her life.

[WARNING: R18!!!] "Either you love me or you hate me. It doesn't matter because you will end up with me. You would always end up with me, Maximus D'Arco." She plastered a wicked smile as she responded to his cold, hard stare that she knew he was trying not to strangle her. He wouldn't because he was such a gentleman not to hurt her physically. But emotionally? Well...that was a whole other matter. ------------- Aurora Fontalva, an arrogant heiress of the Stellare Creations. She had everything in life, except the heart of a certain man. She only wants Max. He's her childhood crush and turned first love when they grew up. But how can she make him love her if he has someone else already? A girlfriend he loves. But that doesn’t matter, for she’s willing to do everything to have him. Maximus D’Arco. One of the EcoSource princes. He’s almost the perfect son and has a princely personality. Except that he had a secret girlfriend hidden from everyone. When Aurora found out, everything turned upside down. The woman even blackmailed him to marry her or his girlfriend would suffer. She wanted him to love her. Why would he fall for someone who doesn’t even care what he wants, let alone about his feelings? Only his girlfriend does. Is there really a thin line between love and hate? What if the thread breaks? --------------- AN: This is a bit of a slow-burn romance with detailed emotions and character build-up. This novel isn't your typical lovey-dovey story. It tackles twisted love and lust, toxicity, and angst. There could be sensitive cases. You've been warned. And lastly, sexy scenes. --------- Please check out my other stories as well. The Runaway Huntress - Huntress/Killer FL and King/CEO/Founder ML System Mission: Tame the Mafia Boss - Military General FL and Mafia Boss ML

In the Shadows of the Night In the city's underworld, a mysterious mafia organization reigns supreme. Amidst the shadows, a young woman named Odessa crosses paths with the mafia's enigmatic leader. Their chance encounter sets off a chain reaction of events, drawing Odessa into a world of intrigue, deception, and danger. As she becomes entangled in the mafia's web, Odessa must navigate the treacherous landscape of loyalty, power, and forbidden attraction. Will she succumb to the darkness that surrounds her, or will she find a way to shine a light on the secrets that haunt the night?

Xavier witnesses his father being murdered in cold blood by his father's most trusted friend. 16 years later, he becomes the most feared CEO in the business world all the while nursing his vengeance in his heart. Evie, Thomas's daughter, a beautiful Lady with an innocent heart finds herself intertwined with Xavier, she falls in love with him. Xavier uses Evie to get close to Thomas, But fate has another thing in store for them both. follow on the exciting journey of Xavier and Evelyn as they both find love in themselves when it was supposed to be the opposite

In a future not too far from our own, humanity collapses under the weight of its own arrogance. Nations fall, democracies dissolve into chaos, and global elites fuel the collapse from behind the curtain. Amid this void of order, one man rises — unknown, silent, yet unstoppable. With intelligence that defies limits, access to lost technologies, and an unshakable will, he declares himself the absolute ruler of Earth. Not through promises. Not through war. But through total control of reality itself. This marks the beginning of Kael's era — The Absolute Man. But in the shadows of power, a silent observer watches... unseen, unknown, and waiting.

Beneath the bustling city， the shadows of the apocalypse lurked. The black spores spread silently， twisting bodies and minds. Gin's lab made some people disappear without a trace， turned others into monsters， and some into the rich. Now it was the turn of a mysterious young man， Mo Wen， to make his choice...but he made the wrong one. "Gin， with a sinister smile， grew curious about what Mo Wen was mumbling. He brought his ear close to Mo Wen's lips， only to hear a faint voice: 'Dad， I'm so scared...'" FREE on Kindle Unlimited now Available on Amazon shop https://www.amazon.com.au/City-Shadows-Pubang/dp/B0DTYBH95G https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8-N2roSb3Qs

Beneath the bustling city， the shadows of the apocalypse lurked. The black spores spread silently， twisting bodies and minds. Gin's lab made some people disappear without a trace， turned others into monsters， and some into the rich. Now it was the turn of a mysterious young man， Mo Wen， to make his choice...but he made the wrong one. “Gin， with a sinister smile， grew curious about what Mo Wen was mumbling. He brought his ear close to Mo Wen's lips， only to hear a faint voice: 'Dad， I'm so scared...'“

Nestled in the heart of a bustling city, "The Enigma Hotel" stands as an unassuming yet extraordinary gateway to a magical dimension. The hotel only reveals its fantastical nature during specific celestial alignments, creating a hidden realm accessible through its mystical doors.

"Some stories don't end with love. Some hearts never heal. And some obsessions are deadly." She loved him for 12 years. For 12 years, he never looked back. Ayla Wilson's world revolved around one man-Silas Williams.A love unspoken, a devotion unseen. She was the girl who watched from the shadows, the girl who never dared to step too close. Until the night she ran. Until the night she had nowhere else to go. A forced marriage. A locked door. A father who saw her as nothing more than a bargaining chip. The walls closed in, suffocating, unbreakable. Then came the escape. A wedding gown stained with rain and desperation. Footsteps pounding against the pavement. And a destination she should have never chosen. Silas Williams! But Silas was no longer the distant boy she once admired. He was untouchable. Ruthless. A man with a heart colder than she could ever imagine. A wife by law, yet a ghost in his world. A marriage that existed only in ink, hidden behind their home. A dangerous love. She told herself she could survive this. That she could live in his shadow without demanding more. Then everything changed. A loss so cruel it shattered everything.

Love in the Billionaire's World Ashley Jenkins, a 22-year-old waitress, and Ryder Blackwood, a 28-year-old billionaire, come from different worlds. Despite their social divide, they form a deep connection. As Ryder introduces Ashley to his luxurious lifestyle, she brings out his compassionate side. But can their love overcome their differences and the challenges that come with Ryder's high-society expectations?

“Inked Shadows” is a gripping dark romance that delves into the intertwined lives of a haunted tattoo artist and a woman seeking solace through art. The tattoo artist, a former soldier grappling with the echoes of his traumatic past, finds his world turned upside down when he meets a mysterious woman who walks into his shop desperate to cover up the scars of her own heartbreak. As they share their stories through ink, their connection deepens into a passionate love that transcends their painful histories. However, as secrets emerge and shadows from the tattoo artist’s military past resurface, their relationship is put to the ultimate test. With external forces threatening to tear them apart, they must confront their demons and decide whether love can heal their wounds or if the darkness will consume them both. “Inked Hearts” is a journey of healing, trust, and the transformative power of love that challenges the boundaries of pain and vulnerability.

[Warning : R-18 scenes!] After transmigrating, Kimi discovered that she was the Light who could control the Darkness, a powerful monster capable of destroying the world. She is caught in a dispute between countries and the Demon Lords, who are fighting over the Light and want to rule the world through the Darkness. Unexpectedly, she, as the Light, and the Darkness fell in love with each other. Kimi struggles to survive those who want the Light and to prove her love.

"When Death's mortal coil was broken, his three embodiments - the Reaper, the Ferryman, and Bloody Mary - collapsed, plunging the underworld into chaos. The veil between worlds was torn asunder, unleashing unholy terrors upon the earth. England, situated at the epicenter of the cataclysm, bore the brunt of the horrors. In response, the government initiated a clandestine program to train a select group of civilians, known as the awakened to wield ancient powers and combat the forces of darkness. Among these recruits, one individual stood apart - not for his exceptional abilities, but for his astonishing lack thereof. Ray Aldren, a young man with no discernible talents or powers, somehow managed to fail every test, every trial, and every expectation. And yet, despite his apparent ineptitude, Ray was chosen , chosen for the exploration of star realms

A boy in a Suit: Too formal for the wrong time. A young man eagerly waits for his date outside a packed cinema, ready to watch the most talked-about movie of the year. But fate has other plans. In the blink of an eye, everything changes—his town is still his town, yet somehow, it isn’t. The once-bustling cinema now stands abandoned, the streets eerily unfamiliar. Where is he? As he searches for answers, reality slips further from his grasp. Read on to uncover the truth. Tags: Boys Love, R18

Artemis Vincent's life was pretty much bad before but as if the universe wanted to make things worse her parents died in a car accident, leaving her alone in their house. Not long, she is sent packing by the landlord as she could no longer fend for herself. Artemis started to hustle even for food. She goes to a restaurant one day, sees a gold watch and steals it. Unknown to her the gold watch belongs to one of the most powerful men in California. When Artemis is caught, she is given a choice. Die in jail or be the mistress to this powerful and utterly ruthless man.

Shadows Bound: A Love That Defies Fate Kael was never meant to return. Once bound to the Devil King, he was lost to the abyss—claimed by darkness, his fate sealed in chains no mortal could break. But Aeryn defied the impossible. He fought through the abyss, tore through shadows, and held Kael with a love fierce enough to challenge the gods themselves. But freedom comes at a cost. The darkness still lingers within Kael, whispering, waiting. And just as he begins to grasp the warmth of Aeryn’s touch, a ghost from his past returns—Riven, the warrior who once swore to bring him home. The man Kael had made promises to. The man who never stopped searching for him. Now, caught between a love that saved him and a love that refuses to let go, Kael must face the truth: the war for his soul is far from over. When the Devil King rises once more, when the abyss demands its price—who will Kael fight for? And more importantly… who will he choose? A dark fantasy romance filled with passion, war, and a love that defies fate. Possessive romance | Love Triangle | Betrayal & Redemption | Forbidden Magic | Epic Battles

Investigative journalist Ellie Harper returns to her fog-shrouded hometown of Haven’s Cove after her mother’s death, only to find the past clawing its way back: skeletal remains wash ashore, linked to her aunt’s unsolved 1985 disappearance. As Ellie digs into the cold case, she uncovers a secret society, The Mariner’s Circle, and a bloodstained heirloom that implicates the town’s most powerful figures—including her own family. But the killer, the Ferryman, is still active, taunting Ellie with riddles and corpses. Torn between exposing the truth and protecting those she loves, Ellie races against the rising tide to unravel a conspiracy rooted in betrayal, addiction, and ghosts of WWII. When the Ferryman’s identity shatters everything she knows, Ellie must decide whether justice is worth drowning for.

Melony had a boring life as a princess, doing the same everyday. Melony wanted to go on an adventure, see the outside, feel.. love. But as long as she was a princess she couldn't.. Well that's what she thought.. before she met Dylan.