The Contract With God

The Contract Bride & the Shadow King” Zina Obianuju only wanted to save her dying mother. What she didn’t expect was to become the thirteenth bride of Nigeria’s most feared billionaire, Kain Umeziri—a man whose mansion holds secrets, shadows, and blood-bound rules. As she navigates strange symbols, cursed mirrors, and a cold husband with burning eyes, Zina must uncover the truth: why did twelve women before her die? And why is her soul the final piece of an ancient pact? In a world where wealth hides wickedness and love may not be enough, survival means playing by rules written in blood.

A few days before her wedding, Melanie's world shatters when her fiance cruelly walks away—only for her to discover he's marrying her sister instead, at the venue meant for her. Heartbroken, humiliated, and abandoned by her family, Melanie ends up in the arms of a cold, powerful stranger: Leonard Westwood, the ruthless billionaire CEO with secrets of his own. He offers her a way out: a two-year contract marriage. No love. No strings. She accepts. But nothing is ever just business when two broken hearts are forced to share the same space. As Melanie steps into her new life, she’s pulled into a twisted web of jealousy, obsession, and betrayal. Rose won’t stop until Melanie is ruined. Adrian, the man who left her, suddenly wants her back. And Leonard’s past won’t stay buried—not when a former lover returns with a vengeance. Worst of all, a hidden truth about Melanie’s identity threatens to turn everything upside down. What happens when they uncover the childhood bond they once shared—but long forgot? In a world of lies, power, and revenge... Will Melanie survive the game she never asked to play—or will falling in love cost her everything?

WARNING: DARK AND MATURE CONTENT. Readers discretion advised. Serena Alaric wanted nothing more than a quiet life, far from the shadows of her family’s dark past. But when masked enforcers storm her home and drag her into the clutches of the Council of Vitae, she learns her blood is the key to a deadly legacy she never asked for. Lucian Draven is the cold and ruthless leader of a powerful mafia syndicate, cursed to endure unimaginable pain. The Council claims Serena is his only salvation. Yet beneath the Council’s polished facade lies a web of lies, experiments, and betrayal that runs far deeper than either of them imagined. Forced into an uneasy alliance and given a time limit to produce an heir, Serena and Lucian must navigate a treacherous world of power and manipulation, where trust is a rare commodity. As they uncover the truth about the Council’s sinister plans, their hatred begins to give way to something unexpected—a bond forged in fire and blood. But with enemies closing in from all sides and time running out, Serena and Lucian must decide: will they fight their fates, or embrace the dangerous connection that could either save them, or destroy them both?

Step 1: Eat a nuke. Step 2: Become a god. Step 3: Complain about how much your eyes hurt. Sil Lan wanted nothing from life. Just some quiet. Some trading. Maybe a smoke. Then space crack appear on Earth, mana leak and he awakened an S-rank ability so broken, even reality flinched. The Eyes of Miracles. Now he can create anything. Change anything. As long as he’s got the energy. Good thing he’s surrounded by nuclear warheads.

Drowned, betrayed, and humiliated—Brandon’s life ended in the most pathetic way possible. But when he opened his eyes again, he was no longer Brandon. Reborn as Noah Weaverheart—in a novel he had read—the spoiled yet talentless son of a duchess, he quickly realizes a cruel truth: he’s nothing more than a stepping stone, fated to die in the first 30 chapters of this world’s story. But fate isn’t set in stone. Because he now has the Sovereign Bond System, a power that allows him to share everything from the women he bonds with—but at 10,000 times the quality. — [Ding! You have bonded with Neko Neko.] [Ding! You have shared the affinity and talent of Neko Neko.] [Ding! You have obtained the affinity: Ice (SSS rank) and the talent: Sovereign of Ice (SSS rank).] Noah’s lips curled into a knowing smirk. If this world wanted him to be a stepping stone, then he’d crush the so-called protagonist, steal his harem, and rewrite destiny itself. Discord link: https://discord.gg/Y7S3ZH5qPy Characters art by @Darkstar116.

“We’re friends,” I said, voice barely steady. Aaron’s lips curled, slow and cruel. “No, we’re not.” “Friendship’s too pure for this.” His hand slid to my waist, hot and claiming as he yanked me flush against him. “Do friends kiss like this?” He kissed me. Hard. Possessive. “Or grab each other like this?” A squeeze to my ass. A gasp. “Or think filthy little thoughts?” His breath burned against my ear. “Touch themselves to it?” My cheeks flamed. My body betrayed me. “Stop lying, Venus.” His voice was a growl. “I feel it. Every time I’m near you.” I whispered, “But you don’t even like me.” His smile was pure sin. “I don’t have to like you to fuck you.” Then the offer: “Let’s get it out of our system. No lies. No strings. Just truth.” He grabbed my chin, eyes lit with hunger. “Say the word, princess.” A whisper against my lips— “I’ll ruin you.” And God help me… I wanted him to. --------- Aaron Sinclair needs a bride to claim his inheritance. Venus Carter needs a miracle to save her dying mother. What begins as a cold contract marriage spirals into a dangerous game of buried trauma, stolen identities, and forbidden attachment. He’s ruthless, closed off, and refuses to love. She’s resilient, lost, and refuses to stay unloved. But when secrets unravel revealing a stolen childhood, a tragic past, and a vengeful stepmother, their fake marriage is the only thing standing between them and destruction. In a world ruled by power and silence, will love dare to speak first or break them both instead?

"I DO" → "I DIE." Hours after marrying her longtime crush—icy CEO Nathan Jang—heiress Vanessa Belmont is stabbed, kidnapped, and left to bleed out in a wrecked car. The final insult? Watching Nathan rescue his precious childhood sweetheart (*cough* Vanessa’s killer *cough*) instead of his actual wife. So yeah. Worst. Wedding. Night. EVER. FATE REWINDS Reborn six months before her murder, Vanessa upgrades her life with new rules: * Ditch the doormat era. (Badass mode: activated.) * Live for herself. (And okay, fine—revenge.) * Avoid Nathan like he’s the reason she died. (Oh, wait…) TOO BAD NATHAN 2.0 IS OBSESSED Now he’s everywhere—lingering touches, midnight texts, and panty-melting kisses. Not to mention his hungry gaze—like she’s an all-you-can-eat buffet and he's starving. VANESSA'S SECOND CHANCE PLAN 1. Don’t die. (Again.) 2. Don’t fall for Nathan. (Too late.) 3. Eat more carbs. (Donuts!) As for Nathan? She’ll forgive him when hell freezes over. Or when he takes off his shirt. Whichever comes first. ***|***|***|***|*** ASH CITY BILLIONAIRES Love is the ultimate power play. ***|***|***|***|***

They were once strangers bound by a contract… In a world where love was never part of the deal, she married the cold, mysterious CEO for reasons beyond her control. He gave her everything—except his heart. But as the lines between contract and commitment begin to blur, secrets from the past return to threaten their fragile bond. Will this marriage built on convenience turn into something real? A sizzling CEO romance full of tension, passion, and unexpected love.

I swallowed down nothing. Nothing in the entire world would have been enough to prepare me for the next words that came out of his mouth. “Be my wife.” I coughed and pushed him away, standing up from the sofa immediately. The surprise in his eyes was evident despite the mask he had on. “Why? Am I not a good candidate for you?” He asked calmly. He stood up, and before I could register what he was about doing, his right hand wrapped around my waist, his left hand around my neck. “I'm neither asking nor requesting you to do it Serena, I'm ordering you to be my wife." ... Disowned and banished, Serena walks away from the one place she had come to cherish and love. Exposed to the outside world, she's faced with a demanding decision that would determine her life. What happens when she starts to unravel the dark secrets surrounding her birth. Would she still be the meek young hybrid or would she trample on her assailants?

Zephany Draven is a shy, clumsy celebrity journalist who is constantly ridiculed for not getting the big scoops. She is soft-spoken and easily intimidated, so she looks weak. However, behind closed doors, she's Eclipse, an altogether tougher, loud-mouthed agent and quite ruthless and efficient. Kendrick Montclair is a gentle, positive artist who loves his family and remains optimistic despite his struggles. His gentle nature makes him easy to take advantage of. But secretly, he's Obscura, a cold, ruthless agent who is efficient and silent. Both work as partners in a secret organization that preserves hidden truths erased by governments, yet they remain completely unaware of each other's true identities. Their goal is to reach the highest level of clearance to access classified information. But just when they're on the verge of success, they fail. Then, a mysterious man appears with an offer—a contract marriage in exchange for the information they desperately seek. Trapped with no alternative, they sign the deal, having no idea that they just married their secret partner in crime. But neither expected what would happen next. ------------- Kendrick and Zephany sat by the glass wall, waiting for their food when a car suddenly crashed through. Kendrick pulled Zephany to safety just in time, but both got small cuts from the broken glass. "Are you okay?" they asked, checking each other. To their astonishment, the cuts healed before their eyes. Their minds raced. "Beside me, the only person I know who has that ability is." "No! She can't be that loud, short-tempered woman!" "No! He can't be that silent, obnoxious man!" "Did I marry my secret partner in crime?" They both shuddered at the thought.

When struggling civil servant Cecilia Bennett loses her job and finds herself drowning in bills, the last thing she expects is to be swept into the scandalous world of high society after a fateful accident involving billionaire CEO Leo Hartford. To avoid a media storm—and appease his controlling parents—Leo offers Cecilia a six-month contract marriage: no love, no intimacy, just a public charade. Desperate for money, Cecilia agrees, stepping into a glamorous world filled with lavish parties, ruthless exes, and a dangerously charming fake husband. But as sparks fly and real feelings start to bloom, the line between fake and reality blurs. When secrets from the past emerge—including Leo’s manipulative ex-girlfriend, a powerful criminal syndicate, and a murder cover-up—Cecilia and Leo find themselves in a battle not just for love, but survival. What started as a lie becomes their only truth. Will their contract end in heartbreak… or a happily ever after the world never saw coming?

Betrayed and killed by her fiancé and adopted sister Avery vale thought maybe this was her tragic end. Only after her death did she realize the even more cruel truth: she was nothing more than a disposable villainess in a web novel called My Moonlight. But fate isn’t done with her yet. Reborn with memories of her tragic ending, Avery has one goal—get the dog-sh*t fiancé and fake sister out of her life for good. No more playing the fool. Just when she thinks she has her revenge plans lined up, her longtime rival, Silas Blackwood, crashes into her life again. Cold. Rich. Ruthless. The CEO who always clashed with her since childhood is now... her contract husband? Living under the same roof with an overbearing man who hides way too many secrets is tough. But what Avery doesn’t know is—Silas has been in love with her since they were five. Since the day he accidentally stomped on her sandcastle and earned her wrath. He’s been waiting. working to be worthy for her .And this time, he’s not planning to let her go. --------------------------- MASS RELEASE CELEBRATION **PREMIUM IS NOW LIVE starting from Chapter 21!** To celebrate, I'm dropping **5 brand-new chapters** today! Binge away, and thank you for supporting Avery & Silas! Privilege tiers are also on—get ready to read ahead before anyone else! Your support means the world! Drop a comment & add to library if you're loving the story! #VillainessReborn #EnemiesToLovers #MassRelease ------ _________________________ This is an original story from me an author from a really small place, who desperately needs your support, please show my novel a lot of love! You can connect with me on discord also @usyuanfen_89207

Esme Baredon is the unwanted daughter of Duke Rathon of Baredon. Ignored by her father and living in the shadow of her perfect half-sister, Merina, Esme's life has always been filled with pain and loneliness. When her father makes a deal to pay off his debts and fund Merina’s future, Esme is given away in marriage—to King Liam Garrison, the feared ruler of Eastbrone. With no choice but to accept, Esme is thrown into a royal life she never wanted. But as she faces the cold walls of the king’s castle, one question haunts her: Will this marriage be another cage?

Hazel Rogers never imagined her mother’s failing heart would force her into the arms of a stranger. With hospital bills piling up and no time left, she signs a desperate contract— as a surrogate for a billionaire who she doesn’t know. Ace Milan is cold, calculated, and devastatingly powerful, a man who built his empire on control and keeps his heart locked behind a fortress. Hazel is just a transaction to him. But when a scary accident forces her to move into his home, the lines blur. He becomes cruel, unpredictable—testing her limits with sharp words and colder actions. Yet beneath his ice is something else, something broken, watching her with eyes that never quite soften. As her pregnancy progresses, Hazel stumbles upon whispers of the woman who came before her—the first surrogate. The one who vanished. No one speaks of her, and Ace refuses to explain. But the house holds secrets. Locked rooms. Late-night phone calls. Half-truths wrapped in charm. And suddenly, the child inside Hazel becomes more than a contract—it becomes a target. Torn between protecting the life growing inside her and uncovering the truth about the man she’s starting to feel dangerously drawn to, Hazel is forced to make a choice. Walk away before she ends up like the last surrogate… or risk everything to unravel the darkness Ace has spent his life hiding. One thing is clear—nothing in this arrangement is what it seems. And some secrets are buried deep for a reason.

There was once a being revered as a god in a universe with a trillion stars. How many of these stars could sustain life was unknown, but this universe no longer exists. When that universe disappeared, another took its place. It sprouted many new stars, and after a long time, life also followed. Many stars that established civilization still feel the echoes from the old universe. There was a legend that if an individual whispered a particular god's name and wished dearly, offering the most precious thing they had in return, it would grant them one wish. These wishes could be as simple as having food and shelter for a day or as outlandish as making someone fall in love with them or disappear from existence. This legend can be traced back to when sentient life forms developed ways of passing down verbal and non-verbal knowledge. The story comes in different versions, but the main message remains: one wish, one sacrifice, by one life. Strangely enough, this particular god received a series of peculiar wishes from different individuals across various stars in the new universe. Nameless god: “What is your wish?” Lucy: “To be reborn in a fantasy world with you as my father who loves me dearly until the end of my natural life.” Nameless god: ┬─┬ノ(ಠ_ಠノ) Mike: “To relive my life with you as my lovely little sister.” Nameless god: (╯°□°)╯( ┻━┻) Gabby: “Mom.” Nameless god: ┻━┻ ︵ ¯_(ᴼل͜ᴼ)_/¯ ︵ ┻━┻ Nameless god: “Who is whispering my name to these people across the universe, spreading it like a common cabbage on the roadside!? Come out, and I promise I will not do anything ungodly. Let's talk about life, hmmm!!!” Unbeknownst to this god, there was more to his myth than he knew. +++++ Schedule: Sorry, everyone. I've been really busy, so I'll be putting this novel on hiatus for now. +++++ Please do leave a paragraph or chapter comment in any form before you go. Stay Safe and Healthy! Thank You for Dropping By! +++++ Main Tags: #ACTION #ADVENTURE #MYSTERY #OVERPOWERED #TRANSMIGRATION #REINCARNATION #ISEKAI #COUNTERATTACK Additional Tags: (It only sometimes appears here and there.) #DARK #MATURE #R18 #GORE #PSYCHOLOGICAL #CULTIVATION #SUPERNATURAL #POST_APOCALYPSE #APOCALYPSE #SCI_FI #SLICE_OF_LIFE +++++ AI Cover~

A world without gods struggles against cunning and dangerous monsters from another realm, teetering on the brink of collapse—until… Silvanus never expected to die at the peak of his glory. He was on stage one second, accepting his third consecutive Best Actor award. The next, he was dead—crushed by a falling glass stage light in a tragically ungraceful demise. But the worst part was yet to come. He didn't indeed die. Instead, he woke up in an entirely different world, one on the verge of being swallowed by darkness due to an overwhelming invasion of monstrous creatures. [Beep—Acting System activated! Greetings, my god. Please create your character and start collecting Acting Points!] Thus, humanity discovered that they now had gods, divine protectors who guided them in their battles against monsters… A god who feared everything yet could foresee the future. A narcissistic deity who commanded water and life itself. A depraved being who, despite his corruption, remained undefeated against even the strongest creatures. No one knew they were all the same person. "Worship me. Believe in me without end. And one day, I shall truly descend upon this world…"

Anastasia Konstantinos despite being the daughter of an Alpha, was bullied by everyone and even her own family because she had selective mutism. This affected her life, her confidence, and her mental health, but she was willing to endure everything since she had nowhere else to go. However, on the day her father had announced she would be demoted to an omega, her knight in shining armor showed up. 'Who dares to demote Alpha Viktor's mate to an omega'. Never in a million years did Anastasia imagined she'd find her mate, let alone turning out to be the most powerful Alpha of all time, Alpha Viktor. Now, they were all going to fall on their knees and ask her for a second chance, but will she ever forgive them to all the pain that they caused her? Well, let's find out together...

After her family’s powerful corporation collapsed, Isabelle Munro was left with nothing and no one. She hadn’t spoken to her sister Charlotte in years. Then the announcement was made, stating that Charlotte Munro was dead. Her orphaned twins were being sent to Isabelle, along with one final instruction: “You must marry Reign Kraus to understand who killed me. I love you… -Charlotte.” Reign was their family’s enemy. So cold, calculated, and impossible to read. He gave no explanation, simply agreed to the marriage without hesitation. Isabelle didn’t know why she was the one marrying him, or what her sister had been trying to protect. To her surprise, the twins spoke to each other freely when they thought no one could understand. But Isabelle could hear them. And the things they said didn’t make sense. Not yet… One thing became clear: Charlotte's death wasn't accidental. Her killer was free, and Reign Kraus had something to do with it. 

Hailey thought her life was over as she was regarded her as a whore and slapped with millions of debts on her wedding day. As soon to be husband, Benjamin Taylor stepped away from her her and asked the security men to kick her of the wedding hall, but just then, a young gentleman arrived at the wedding and took Hailey away, threatening all the attendees that will experience hell in the coming days. Hailey couldn't help but asked who the man was, she got the answer, but she didn't know he was merely one of her pursuer. Hailey life experienced a flipping turn over as several men were trying to win her hearts in all manners of ways. “One Million dollars for Lady Hailey Baker. I want that dress for her.” “Am afraid that money would secure your victory. Ten million dollars please. I want that dress for Lady Hailey.” “Twenty million dollars guys, I will be the one to buy it for Lady Hailey, my soon to be wife”

Silver Scott, a multibillionaire bachelor and the heir of silver sky Group in city B. The wealthiest and most famous ruthless bachelor in whom every girl love to have, not minding about his cruel dominatory aura. He is known for his prominent perseverance and outstanding performance in the business world. He is the dream of all girls and is rumoured to take no liking to women. Since he has been appearing on stage or broadcast for business purposes, he has never been seen with a woman, while his parents and grandparents are pestering him to get married or they arrange a woman for him. Ryain Flora, a beautiful average woman in her late 20's , working as a photographer in an entertainment company in city B. She, a brave and generous woman living with her wicked stepmother and siblings. She had been the one taking care of her family since the death of her parents from a car accident. She always wish luck could bring back her dead parents so she could continue the happy life she once had with them when they were still alive. Due to some financial and psychological issue Flora faced, she came in contact with Scott and both agreed on a contract marriage. The story changes as it continues....

Now, with Alfred being gifted the power of the SOUL CONTRACT, he can now control his pretty zombie girlfriend. But there's a problem he needs to keep killing zombies, saving humans, and accomplishing the task given by the system to accumulate enough HEART FLAME ESSENCE So that he can make her zombie girlfriend slowly turn back into a human. Or else if he won't, Alfred is getting cooked by his girlfriend since the soul contract will be broken. And she will start attacking him again. And this time, his gentlemanly move with her will no longer work.

When a chance encounter on a dark road thrusts Christopher Chen, a timid college student from rural Ohio, into the orbit of Alex Wang—a mysterious, wealthy man battling lifelong insomnia—their lives collide in a dangerous bargain. Forced to share a home in exchange for sleep, Christopher navigates a world of opulence and emotional turmoil, unaware that Alex’s cold exterior masks a past riddled with familial trauma and isolation. As Christopher’s resolve to escape his humble roots clashes with Alex’s desperate need for companionship, an unlikely bond forms. They explore the divide between privilege and poverty, secrets and truth, as Christopher struggles to reconcile his rural values with Alex’s cutthroat world. When Alex’s powerful father threatens to destroy everything, their relationship is tested by blackmail, sacrifice, and the weight of societal expectations.

Andrea Erwin had only been married for a week when she received a devastating phone call that her husband had been in a fatal car accident and didn’t survive. The shock sent her into early labor, and she gave birth to a premature baby boy. When she woke up, a man claiming to be her husband's older brother stood by her bed. He told her he believed his brother’s death was not an accident but murder. To uncover the truth, he asked her to enter a pretend marriage with him. As if that wasn’t enough, Andrea soon discovered that her late husband wasn’t who he claimed to be, he was actually the heir to a powerful and wealthy family. Determined to find out who killed her late husband, Andrea agreed to enter into a contract marriage with Gael . But as she stepped into a world of wealth, secrets, and lies, will Andrea regret not escaping to a faraway place with her baby or will she stay and fight till the end, giving her late husband justice and getting her baby the rights he deserves and amidst it all, is there a chance for this fake marriage to become a real one?

Eden Rosalyn a powerful mafia boss was rejected by a woman. Now he swears to take back what belongs to him but it's seems the lady has a guardian angel with her. Jade emathyst a CEO of a famous Company vowed to protect her.

I never loved you. This marriage is just a deal. Don’t expect anything more." Nayla, a small-town girl with nothing but her dreams, is forced to marry a ruthless billionaire CEO, Kenan Ardhana, to save her father from a debt that could destroy their lives. Kenan, cold and calculating, agrees to the contract—not for love, but to fulfill a cruel condition in his grandfather’s will. To the world, they are a picture-perfect couple. But behind closed doors, they live like strangers. As days go by, Nayla starts to see cracks in Kenan’s icy facade. When fake touches turn real and secrets begin to surface, Nayla is left torn between her growing feelings and a man who promised he’d never love her. Can love bloom in a marriage built on lies? Or will the truth destroy them both?

“I love you, Heidi. And I will continue to love you, even when you're not my mate.” Those were Craig, my childhood sweetheart’s exact words on my 18th-birthday. I stupidly believed him, offering him my innocence. I was madly in love. I believe my saving grace was when he wanted our first time to be when I finally had my wolf. “I want to deflower you when you have your wolf and know we're mates. I heard it's a magical feeling. I'd want to experience.” he had said. “What if I'm not your mate?” I asked, but he never answered. I should have known his earlier declarations were false. He won't love me if I'm not his mate. Today is my 21st-birthday. My worst nightmare came. I'm not his mate. But here he was marking me as his chosen mate in the woods at our usual spot. But everything went astray when the devil lycan king, Hunter, a hybrid, rumored to have murdered his parents in cold-blood at the age of seven, appeared. He's ruthless. Cold. Deadly. Unforgiving. The incarnation of pure evil. His arrival changed everything… I returned home only to find out the man I risked my life to help escape from the lycan king had found his mate. So he forgot about me. My position as his Luna for the past three years flushed down the drain. I became a laughingstock, often bullied by his new mate. What if my thirst for freedom lands me in the arms of the man I dreaded? Am I willing to accept his deal to become his toy? Is it worth my freedom? What if I also have a secret I'm hiding from him? Will I ever tell him about the son conceived from our first encounter in the woods?

All little Alex ever wanted was a loving dad—preferably a cool CEO kind of dad. What he got instead? Cold foster parents, constant yelling, and a life far from the dreams he held onto. But fate takes a hilarious twist when Alex runs away and ends up in the country’s top game development company… right inside the CEO's cabin! Meet Ethan—rich, handsome, emotionally clueless, and suddenly… a dad? Just when things seem to settle into a chaotic kind of cute, Ethan’s father’s will throws in a new plot twist: Marry within a year or lose everything. So what’s a CEO-dad to do? Enter Elena—the quick-witted illustrator who once saved Alex from a burning café and now might just be the fake wife Ethan never knew he needed. From awkward first dinners to parenting mishaps, secret office gossip, and unplanned romantic sparks—this secret contract marriage is about to turn into the most unexpected love story of the year. Because sometimes… A little boy’s dream can rewrite two grown-up hearts.