Achilles Heel

Rule of seduction number four, set the stage and make sure it looks real, if you get caught up in your own web of lies all is lost. Walking past the said couple, accidentally my heels caught on the trail of my dress, and somehow I was in his arms, while half my wine glass emptied down the fine male specimen. Damn, what a waste of good wine. It would have done for other "coughs lightly", more sensual purpose. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means, including photocopying, recording, or other electronic or mechanical methods, without the prior written permission of the publisher. Copyright Aquah-goddess Disclaimer: I do not own any of the pictures all credit goes to their rightful owner Warning: contains mature scenes enter at your own risk

"I'm one game away from reaching the master rank! I'll do it tomorrow, though. A true gamer knows when to refresh his mind and increase his victory chances!" Adam smiled in anticipation as he went to sleep on this special day. However, he could have never imagined the surreal awakening that awaited him. "What's wrong with my voice?!"  "Claws? A tail and horns, too?" [Welcome to the demon realm. You have been selected to reincarnate as a Lord. Conquer this realm of fire and ashes, become its uncontested ruler... or die trying.] Reincarnated as an imp in the cruel demon realm, at the borders of the mythological demon Baal's territory, his life seemed doomed from the start. However, determination sparkled in his eyes as against all odds, he defiantly proclaimed. "No matter who decided to make me start as an imp, watch as I turn into a veritable devil. Even Baal won't hold a candle against me in the future!" Equipped with his unique talent, he started his lord's journey, ready to evolve and prove to those strange realms that demons were more than violent and deceptive creatures... at least he would try. ----------------------- Welcome everyone! You can expect a mix of gods/demons from almost every pantheon (even the more obscured ones) and mythological figures, like Heracles, Wukong, Muramasa, Achilles, Merlin, Cu Chulainn, and many others! Please do check out my first book if you enjoy fantasy stories. :)

Veronica wanted nothing more than to give her younger brother the best she could in life; romance was completely off her grid. That was until she met Jamie. Absolutely gorgeous, unrestrainedly carefree, and ten years her junior, Veronica could't help but feel charmed by his attention and quickly fell head over heels for him. But what happens when Veronica finds out that Jamie had lied when he told her his age and is actually younger than she thought? And how will she ever move on when he is determined to carry on from where they left off?

Akari Nakamura isn't what anyone expects from an S-Class mage. With her stylish fashion and an attitude bigger than her platform heels, she's used to being underestimated. It comes with the territory. But after scoring the highest marks ever recorded on the Arcane Assessment Test, even Crescent Moon University's stuffiest professors can't deny her raw power. Too bad they're going to try anyway. As Akari navigates a world of old money and older magic, she discovers that the university's prestigious facade hides an ugly truth: they're systematically undermining students who don't fit their "traditional" image of what a mage should be. To win here, she'll have to make some powerful enemies and prove herself every step of the way. Oh well. Just another day in the life of the S-Class Gyaru! --- A light-hearted yuri/futanari GL novel!

Death followed Achilles like a plague. Finding himself at his lowest point, he comes to realize how little value human life held as terrifying Advanced Humans and Evolutius Beasts waded across the Colonies of this world. About to lose the only remaining person close to him by falling into the jaws of an Evolutius Beast, a spark bloomed inside of him, and he saw a distinct blue panel appear before his eyes! [Achilles Maxwell] [Assimilation]:: - [Existence Corruption Value]:: 0% [Complexity]:: Negligible A simple spark. And yet the changes it brought…were limitless!

A reputation as ‘The Most Feared Gunslinger In the West’, and the Law hot on his heels, Henry Morgan had lived a full life. So when it all ended with a gunshot to the back of his head, he was quite ready. He embraced death… He embraced his end. Except it wasn’t the end… Some mysterious [Powerful Forces that be] wrenched him out of the world he knew and deposited him into the body of a version of himself in a Parallel world. A world where something as ‘impossible’ as Magic apparently exists. These [Powerful Forces that be] went a step further by granting Henry a System and issuing him strange prompts and Quests that send him down a road of Adventure and bloodshed all so he can etch his name in history and show this world and its many ‘wonders’ just how deadly a Gunslinger can be…

Dove Sterling, an eighteen year old Heiress of one of the biggest Beauty companies in the country. She, one day, under an influence of a drug, given to her by a 'friend' by trick, she spends a night with a complete stranger, whom she doesn't even remember. But days later, why she tries to forget about it, and wants to move on with life, her life comes to a screeching half, when she finds out that she is pregnant! And if all this was any less of a problem, a bunch of people were always on her toes! Waiting for every opportunity to see her suffer. But Dove? she wouldn't ever let them have this luxury. Dante Lancaster, the owner of the world's largest security firm, and the heir of one of the richest families, finds himself head over heels with the unknown woman he had spent his first night with. She was almost itched into his mind. But a thunder broke above his head, when he finds out that, the girl was none other than the granddaughter of his saviour. Someone, he respected dearly. But that did not lessen his craze for her. He was obsessed. And then he learnt that she was pregnant with his child! And that was the moment, that he swore to make her his. But life happened, and things spiralled in such ways, that Dove went abroad, giving birth to her son there, while Dante kept fighting his demons, while keeping an eye on her. And after three years... Fate happened in such ways, that he had to protect her and he incharge of her and her son's safety. So will our Male Lead be able to use his chance and make the woman of his dreams all his, by heart and soul, while the little 'Mommy's protector' doesn't give him a break! His own son is being a trouble for him! Dante had a headache coming from his own blood

What happens when the love of your life ends up being the love of someone's life? That's the tale of law student, Harmony, who meets a guy online and falls head over heels in love with him. Jeremy is charming, wealthy, and seems to be the perfect match for Harmony. But as their romance intensifies, Harmony's sister comes into the picture. Mara proves herself to be an obstacle in more ways than one as she threatens to destroy everything Harmony holds dear.

“Did you just marry the richest man in the country… by accident? How does that even happen?” Delphinia sighed dramatically. “I know, I’m such an overachiever. But it’s easy, really. Step one: drink too much. Step two: find the perfect man. Step three: say ‘I do’ before he realizes I’m a walking disaster.” “And the revenge?” She raised her glass. “Served cold, with a diamond bigger than my ex’s ego.” — After years trapped in a loveless, abusive marriage, Delphinia had one plan: leave her toxic past behind and never look back. But freedom isn’t as sweet as she’d hoped. With no family to turn to and no place to go, she crashes with her best friend…only to end up at a party where one too many drinks lead to one tiny (accidental) marriage to Evander Walton. Handsome, rich, and absolutely off-limits, Evander is everything Delphinia thought she’d never have. And he has just one condition if she wants to break things off: she’ll have to pay him back…for the huge diamond ring she barely remembers accepting. Broke and in no position to negotiate, she’s got no choice but to play along with her accidental husband and the lavish life that comes with him. Now she’s living in luxury, holding her head high, and plotting the sweetest revenge against the ex who tried to ruin her. Because if there’s one thing Delphinia knows, it’s that payback is best served in designer heels.

" Ahh! I must be going crazy," Emily sighed, turning on the tap and splashing water on her face. After repeating the same action for a few minutes, she finally calmed down and went back to bed. In a love-hate situation, Emily white falls head over heels for Eric Brown, the son was the man who killed her entire family and destroyed her life. Emily was set to take Revenge for her family, but when she met Eric, her heart Bagan beat for him. Eric Brown, the sitting president of ABM group, is cold domineering, and ruthless, just like his father, ABM group chairman. Their goal was to remain the sole power in the Technology industry and the business sector of their country at all costs. The cold heart CEO meets Emily White, the CEO of the new technology company that has become his biggest rival, But strangely the woman turned on something in his heart. Will love win over vengeance and Greed? Find out.

'What is this?' Theodore thought as he opened his little eyes to what he assumes to be one of his parents who is dropping him off on the doorstep of a church at what seemed to be in the middle of nowhere, ---a few hours ago ago--- Theodore was like any other normal person: had a family, had dreams, filled with ambitiouns, liked games, sometimes goes outside, has preferences, filled with desire, and of course went through a difficult time in his life, he was just as normal as the average person is. but one thing he is different from others is that he likes roasting people online especially the rich, he loves making fake accounts just to meme people, judge thier preferences and give rating for their every day (unnecessary) objects, he even makes money from it by making videos about how stupid some rich people are. But that led him to his death when he was kidnapped by a rich woman, who he had made fun of... '???' He didn't know what happened after that... --- [Somewhere in a different time]--- 'Where am I?' he asked as he tries to move his head and eyes uncoordinated, there were noticeable things to hint where he was currently at; the church was styled like it was described from a dark fantasy book, the sky was clear with a few clouds roaming in the sky as the light of dawn hits them, and his parent who looked like a literal angel, '....they seemed to be speaking..." "....to think my offspring looked... Normal, even though you're mother is a human and I, Michael... am an angel... So shouldn't you be a €i@n¥?" The angel asked the infant, only to be replied with cooing, "Oh... Who am I kidding? You're just an infant, how can you even understand..... goodbye Little David" the angel said as he spans his wings wide, knocked on the church's door before he flew from the ground and vanished between the rays of dawn ——17——Years——Later—— 'Hmm', looking back at the moment, David sighed in his stupidity for realizing something that he should've considered, "Well I was very afraid and shaken from being reincarnated, so I really can't truly blame myself for not realizing.... Right?" He asked, seemingly into the air [No, from what I can see, the fault was totally on you] the voice of the male siri that suddenly replied to him "Well fuck you, this wasn't supposed to be my problem, I'm just a defect Nephilim, not someone who asked to be a hero!" [Correction, currently you're a captive of Achilles] "That's not what I meant! You retard of a Sy--" [Playing; Don't Stop Believing by Journey] ================= This work is inspired by the stories of; the origins of the Book of Giants (and pages from the Bible that references to the Book of Giants), The story of David and Goliath, the themes, setting, scenes, land, and stories from various legends, tales, myths, 'n methods in both western and middle eastern. "..." => Talking '...' => thinking (...) => Details/explanation [...] => moves/important terms/specific places #...# => links/inspirations/references for the chapter ..====.. => end of a scene/transition to another scene ================= A [Short] novel, Meaning this is a work that I did not put my all in, But it is something that I gave my thoughts to: the chapters, characters, the plot and the finale. each chapter has atleast (1.2k)-(1.7k) words but I might be able to make chapters with nearly (2k) words, I've learned that in my previous works, the chapters are short af [–=Notes=–] >This Test Novel shall only have 20 chapters, >Have limited descriptions given >English is my third language and I learned English through poetry at first, so please anyone, help point out some writing errors of mine that I didn't do right >I lack perseverance so I might only upload mostly once a week, sometimes twice a week, or worse scenario once a (few) month(s)

One sunny day, Shen Jingwei, a Z-list actor, received an opportunity to attend an open-call audition the very next day. It was for the role of an antagonist in a new BL C-Drama, "Dance Of The Dragons", which was adapted from a novel of the same title. He agreed to join the audition due to several factors, among which his manager's threat to jump off the 20th floor, his dire need for money, and also the fact that his rank in the film industry could not go any lower. One look at the panel of judges made him want to turn on his heel to leave, but it was all too late. Because who would expect the poor Z-List actor to meet his mortal enemy/ex-boyfriend, Yan Renzhong, the A-List Actor responsible for his decline long before he even learned how to fly? ------------------ "You and I... are playing a couple of lovers, who will go on to get married and have children with each other." Shen Jingwei could sense blood coming up his throat. What was the point of saying it out loud, again? "Yes," he forced himself to agree nonetheless. Yan Renzhong pinned him with a stare. "We have unresolved issues from the past. I hope you won't let them affect your and my performance in the drama. Act the professional you are supposed to be." "..." "And don't call me 'Emperor Yan' anymore." Yan Renzhong left after delivering one blow after another, not even waiting to see if Shen Jingwei succumbed to his injuries or not. What? Whattt? Whattttttttt?

Divya wakes up in a cliché cultivation novel—only she’s not the badass heroine. Nope, she’s Xiaopang, the doomed side character meant to die for plot development. With zero cultivation skills, a killer headache, and a demon leopard on her heels, Divya’s got one goal: survive. Who needs divine talent when you’ve got sarcasm, sheer stubbornness, and a deep grudge against translated novels? Time to rewrite fate—because dying to make someone else look good? Yeah, not happening.

Four rich and handsome brothers up against one girl! Asher, Ashton, Ashley and Ashal are the four quadruplet sons of the Rollins family, the wealthiest family in the country of Danvarr. They’re notorious for being sexy, smart businessmen like their father. The brothers never use their real names in public spaces and all go by ‘Ash Rollins’. They all wear the same hairstyle and swap identities almost all the time. Even their parents can’t always tell them apart. Only the brothers can. Demi is a sweet, hardworking twenty years old girl who works at a book store. When her boyfriend cheats on her because she wanted to wait till marriage, she makes a poor decision to drink for the first time. Her night is so crazy she wakes up at home with a marriage certificate in her hand signed by one Ash Rollins. The problem is she can’t recall much and doesn’t know which of the brothers she married. Typically, all the quads deny her claim and the billionaire family kicks her out of their mansion. Demi’s fate changes when the annulment of the marriage threatens the social image of the Rollins Empire. The family proposes Demi plays their daughter-in-law for a year till the tension blows over. Demi accepts only to teach the quads a lesson. Since her true husband won’t step up, Demi is allowed to choose any of the quads to be her husband. Her ‘real husband silently grows restless seeing her with his brother, but he isn’t the only one falling head over heels for the first daughter-in-law of the Rollins empire. All the brothers compete for Demi’s heart because she’s nothing like the women they’re used to. Will their obsession to win her heart finally tear the brothers apart or will Demi’s big secret do the trick? Which ‘Ash Rollins’ will win the girl in the end?

CEO. Tyrant. Supreme Ruler of the Corporate World. Silas Grimshaw had it all—power, wealth, and the unshakable belief that he was the good guy. He was appointed CEO of his father’s company after his sudden death, and his methods were ruthless. If he had to make a few people’s lives a living hell to climb to the top, so be it. After all, it was all for the greater good, right? But, when someone finally decided to take revenge for the countless lives he’d crushed beneath his heel, Silas met a brutal and well-deserved end. And that's when things took a weird turn. Silas wakes up in a new world, only to find himself trapped in a FAVORABILITY SYSTEM. His mission? Make the protagonist of each world like him. The catch? The protagonist always hates his guts. The second catch? If he fails, the protagonist will brutally kill him, and he’ll be flung into an even worse nightmare world. Now, forced into an endless loop of blood, terror, and constantly being hated, Silas must use every underhanded trick in his book to win the favor of each new protagonist—whether it’s manipulation, charm, or sheer intimidation. After all, how hard could it be to make someone adore him? (Answer: Excruciatingly hard.) But Silas is determined to win, no matter the cost. Even if it means smiling through the suffering, hugging his would-be killer, or systematically removing every other love interest, he will reach 100%. Because Silas Grimshaw is a good person. Right?

Damien Cavendish is a 30 year old average businessman who got married to a woman through an arranged marriage. Though they weren't in love, his wife's cheating scandal came as a shock to him and out of all people to cheat on him with, she used his relative. From that day, he saw people are betrayers and never showed a smile again until Reaia stormed into his life. Reaia Evans is a 25 year old fashion designer with a life long dream of being able to move lives through the clothes she makes. She is a hopeless romantic with a hint of realistic fantasy. After sighting Damien for the first time, she was very much attracted to him like every other girl would. Damien ignores her like he does everyone, but is taken aback by her straightforwardness to get closer to him. He initially sees her as a pest but unknowingly, she breaks the wall around his heart, block by block, until he is utterly and hopelessly head over heels in love with her. Everything is moving smoothly from then on out until His ex-wife comes back into the picture, pregnant and with a paternity test, trying to win him back despite her ongoing involvement with his relative. Will he continue with his newfound love or will he try with his ex-wife for the sake of the child?

she can be anything, a daughter, a mother, but not a wife.... _______________ _______________ "marriage is not for me....... I am not the girl who have her parants back, I am not that female who do make up, wear high heels, set her hairs in beautiful shiny flowers rings. I am not the girl who can make you smile Sebastian....." said Elara as she look into his eyes, deep, for the first time, "you need to understand this Sebastian........ you are a prince, who lives in palace with your rich and healthy parants not like me, who's father come home once in a year, who's mother is in wheelchair..... we can't be happy together..... I will only gives you pain." ********* ********* Sebastian look into her eyes, and smiled. the smiled which no one had seen before, the smile which he didn't even show when he graduated from military, the smile which he never made when he was with his parants, the smile which he had forget how to make.... but today, even Elara's words were about the harsh reality, even she was saying something he can never imagine to be true he was smiling, like an idiot. he pull her close and hug her. Elara's eyes widin in the sudden surprising action from him. she had never expected him to do that, but as he burry his face in the crock of her neck, and the way he had cling into her, she realized that he don't care about anything, he don't mind these things it all. for him, he just wants her, and her only. "I am selfish Elara" he whisper, his voice muffled against her soft neck. ********** ********** "I can't live without you....." he finally said, finally those words which he had never imagined will say to anyone. She have changed him, she have changed him so much that the words which he used to feel are cringe is now coming from his own mouth. "I can't live without you..... you have teach me how to live Elara, you have give me the life which I had never imagined will look this peacefull..... I don't want to go back again, I don't want to go back to my cruel, selfless, darkest life again.... I want you, I want my light." ______________________________ ______________________________ he can be anything. A son, a prince, but not an husband...... ************************************* (now author here) this is the simple, romantic, revenge and marriage for benefits type of story, oh god! I am already spling the tea already...... anyways..... so if you are interested on dark romance, and on the type of characters which is the book cover then it's just for you, read it, enjoy it, but I warn you FIRST. *****" ATTENTION WARNING HERE!!! this story have so meny disturbing, and violent chapter ahead so if you want to keep your heart beat steady normal, then stay away from this. WARNING OVER ******** Now, first of all, I am an new author here, especially in this app. and I don't know how to engage more viewers or, make my story more popular among all the author great, artist and authors here. and if I try to do something I always end up seeing book here with 1000+ chapter. no seriously who writes 1000,4444+ chapters, and how they get that much time? don't they have any other stories to make? don't they have family or siblings? why they are making that long stories? I am new here I don't know about it. mine won't go that long but seriously? what are these authors doing here? and I am simple words person, I don't put that much difficult words on my story, which I even can't pronounce. but they....... these authors put words like they are from another world, and that long chapter, I think I will still be reading in my grave after my death if I wants to see the end. i need help of an authors or maybe a editor to know how this app work cuz I am new here. so if you are a author or a editor then please connect with me so we both can improve in our work.

My crush~~~~ Head over heels on his boyfriend ~~~~ On his breakup, I took my chance, and it worked out~~~~ His ex begged him to come back, and we broke up. ~~~~ Faith ended up working for his company~~~~ At present, we both are single~~~ turned into fuck buddies~~~ Again, his ex comes into picture~~so now what?

[WARNING: MATURE CONTENTS AND SLOW BURN] Suzy, a 21st century real estate agent woman, finds herself inexplicably transported to a ruthless noble family in a bygone era. Thrust into the role of the ostracized Cassandra, Suzy grapples with navigating courtly intrigue and a loveless arranged marriage to a cold, by the book, calculating Duke, Ryan. As a mysterious figure surfaces, threatening the kingdom, Ryan is tasked on investigating the happenings around. Suzy uncovers a web of secrets that challenge everything she thought she knew about Cassandra. Can they solve the historical puzzle while facing their growing feelings for each other (the Duke who is already becoming head over heels for her) in a world determined to keep them apart? Dive into this captivating slow-burn romance woven with historical intrigue and suspenseful mystery. [SPOILER: He fell first, fell harder, fell madder and she fell later.]

Anna's world was crumbling. Her mother's life was fading away, and the medical bills were choking her. In desperation, she made a decision that would cost her a lifetime: a decision to become a baby mama for the wealthy and jerky Adams Winthrop. Adams, the sole heir of the Winthrop Fashion Empire, needed an heir to secure his inheritance. But with his playboy lifestyle and lack of interest in commitment, finding a willing partner seemed impossible. That was until he laid eyes on Anna at the clubhouse. She was in dire need of cash, and he needed a baby. It was a match made of convenience, not love, or so they thought. As the months went by, Anna found herself falling head over heels for the charming and captivating Adams. But could she truly fall for a man who only wanted her for her womb?

Katelynn Moore, the eldest daughter of a business tycoon, crosses paths with an Italian billionaire, Romano Alessandro. The only son of Achilles Alessandro and CEO of Alessandro Corp. Katelynn never expected that a passionate one-night stand with him will lead to life-changing consequences. Years later, with a son, Aidan whom Romano has no idea about, Katelynn plunges herself into a dangerous game of power tussle and revenge. Fate brings them together again but not the typical rose bed fate, as they find themselves tangled in family rivalries, betrayal, and a secret child that could change everything. As enemies close in and family rivalries reach their height, Katelyn must decide if love is worth the risk of losing everything she had worked for. Can Katelynn leave Romano and focus on her bright future or will Katelynn and Romano overcome their pasts and find a way to build a future together, or will the bittersweet taste of revenge tear them apart?

Kaede Shinohara, is a tomboy with a deep admiration for the popular idol group called Celestial, is head over heels for the group’s leader, Mirei Nakamura. She follows their every move, drawing strength from Mirei’s charisma. One day, while walking through the bustling streets of Tokyo, Kaede is shattered by breaking news: Mirei has died by suicide. The world around her crumbles as she struggles to process the devastating news. But before she can fully grasp the gravity of what’s happening, the city is plunged into darkness. When Kaede opens her eyes, she finds herself sitting in a classroom. In front of her is none other than Mirei, alive and well, softly calling her name. Confused, Kaede begins to question what just happened. Did she somehow cross into another reality? Why is Mirei here with her? But for now Kaese will try her best to support Mirei and hopefully could confess to her someday.

"You're just a Nenner! A glorified blacksmith! You can't possibly stand up against a Zahler's elemental power!" "As if that'll stop me! A Zahler might have the elements under their control, but that won't matter if I have a Seigel-riddled weapon for every occasion!" ⬛⬛⬛ Wesen... the innate power within that allows a person to manipulate the world around them. While it sounded straightforward enough, Rouge still has a lot to learn if he wanted to harness it for his own benefit. Thankfully, being a standard guy with blacksmithing as a hobby had given him a headstart in the new pseudo-medieval world that he now found himself in. In fact, blacksmithing in general is an integral part of his new life and the Wesen-filled wonders that entailed it. It was a good thing too, especially since it would be the one ticket he had to get out of the servitude of the Empire that insisted on grinding him under its heel. With his newfound power of rune-like Seigels at his disposal, Rouge will take the Matheman Empire by storm as he builds his rebellion into a force to be reckoned with. He will ensure that his fellow Nenners will be free from the Empire's oppressive practises, and he sure as hell will do it if it was the last thing he did. Well, that, and he refused to live in a backwater medieval world for longer than he could manage it. His modern sensibilities demanded proper technology, and he was sure that even his half-complete understanding of modern science will give him the edge he needs to take on a literal continent-spanning Empire. ⬛⬛⬛⬛⬛⬛⬛⬛⬛ UPDATES: Daily 19:00 JST Twitter: @ChellyArks

'A Culinary Adventure in the Game World!!' Kai never asked for this. One minute, he’s stuck in a dead-end life, barely scraping by. Next, he’s reincarnated into a game world, trapped in the body of the Darklord. But there's a twist—he doesn’t just inherit the Darklord’s power. No, Kai is cursed with something far worse: a Culinary System that can turn food into magic, potions, and weaponry. In a world where culinary prowess is power, Kai has to master his cooking skills to survive. Can he turn scraps into a full course of victories, or will he fall victim to the game's deadly rules? As he navigates treacherous quests, forms unlikely alliances, and battles powerful foes, Kai learns that his new identity as the Darklord isn't just about power—it's about survival. But he's not the only one after the game’s ultimate secrets. A mysterious Crimson Guild, bent on using Kai’s Culinary System to take control of the world, is hot on his heels. To escape this game, Kai will need to unlock the true potential of his cooking, master ancient recipes, and discover how to break free from the game... but can he do all that before the Guild catches up with him? A world of dangerous quests, supernatural enemies, and magic-infused meals await! The Culinary System. The Darklord’s power. And a feast of deadly secrets. The game has just begun.

Nora is shattered a month before her wedding when she uncovers her fiancé's deceitful affair. As she manages this betrayal, she discovers a deep ploy to hinder her from claiming her rightful inheritance. Devastated but determined, Nora takes a daring step to regain control of her life. Enter Demetri 'The Demon' to those who know him, a formidable man barely known to her, who offers her protection and support in return for a contract marriage to satisfy him. In a twist of fate, Nora marries Demetri to claim her inheritance and fight those who plotted against her. But as she battles her own family and Demetri's many rivals, will she be able to keep from falling for the man known to crush people beneath his booted heel. Excerpt: She had forgotten that the man was intimidating and directly challenged him. Rather than speaking, Demetri rose from his seat and approached her deliberately. Although it was a mere few steps, time seemed to stretch for Nora. When he was almost within touching distance, his hand gently landed on her knee, moving it sideways. His touch moved with a hint of a caress, and he stepped between her open legs. Nora sat there in frozen silence, her eyes wide like a deer caught in headlights. Catching her chin between his fingers, he tilted her face upwards and spoke unhurriedly," You are my wife." She nodded her head slowly in affirmation while his thumb slowly traced her lip. "I have given you time to gather your emotions." Another nod. Nora's nervousness made her lick her lips, acutely aware of his intense gaze fixed upon them. "Your reason for the marriage was to secure your inheritance and get away from under your mother's thumb." "Yes..." Nora whispered in confusion. Her confusion was not about his statement but about the bewildering sensations coursing through her. What was happening with her? "It's time for you to fulfil your end of the contract, yes?" He continued. "Yes," Nora whispered breathlessly. Why was she breathless? Had the oxygen level in the house dropped? Was the air suddenly thinning? Abruptly, his hand left her face, and she watched as he drew closer. It was then that Nora comprehended what was unfolding. All those tantalizing, heart-pounding kisses she had read about in novels were about to possibly become her reality. But the anticipated kiss didn't happen. Instead, he paused near her and commanded, "Kiss me."

Being ritually sacrificed is scary, but surviving might be worse. Off the heels of a harrowing near death experience, Amara is thrust into another world and plagued with a demon that lives in her head. In order to survive she must rely on the demon's power. And to return home she must do it's bidding—even if that means giving up everything she holds dear. Being a super soldier isn't all it's cracked up to be, for Sam it's a curse. Born from the blood of a sleeping god and raised as an emotionless drone for a doomsday cult, Sam wants nothing more than to be free. Being a queen means to be respected, being a queen means to be strong. Destined from birth to become the sole ruler of Agera's largest and most prosperous kingdom, Di will do anything to gain the respect of her people. Bound by Blood is the story of a girl who wants to go home, a soldier who wants to be free, and a princess who wants to be queen. Their pasts and futures connected by a cult seeking the world's end, they journey together to kill a god. Also published on RR.

Si Yihan , a business Mongrel who is called a king of his domain, where his charming beauty act as his bait and his soothing voice is the reason behind the falling over of countless buisness empires. He was successful to the dimes but cold and sharp like ice. when it comes to anything other than his business, especially when the said legacy got in jeopardy by his entanglement with his wife. He would do anything to keep his business unaffected and flourishing, the way it is, even if it meant making a personal sacrifice of his life. Bai Xi, got married to the Hot billionaire business tycoon Si Yihan on her eighteenth birthday, as her dying father's last wish. Though she was forced into it, she didn't let it affect her life. Strong willed as she is , she maneuvered her life as the rich wife in such a way that left everyone speechless. Specially her poor unknowing husband who had never seen his wife, didn't realise when he got knocked over by her until an accidental incident where he got swept off his feet and fell head over heels for his wife without knowing that she is in fact, his wife. Excerpt: “Did you think this would be enough to keep me away from you. Never, try as you might Bai Xi you are married to me! I am a part of your life and you are mine. And I am not letting you go.” Si yehan declared . His voice sounded firm and his decision irreversible. I stood there, not knowing what else to say. I never wanted to involve him in the mess that is my life , but he stood there and declared it in a way, that made me think about it all again. I love this guy! I love him so much, that it hurts to be anywhere else other than being with him. .......... Though however hard she tries to be strong and brave, she has a past and a brutal one at that,which left her emotionally crippling. And the past will catch up with her whether she wants to face it or not.

Gazing lifelessly down at the thin Japanese sword in her clenched hand, the fifteen-year old's dull brown eyes followed each drop of crimson liquid hang off the tip of the sword and land soundlessly on the ground. "Celestia." The voice of a familiar creature reached her human ears. Her gaze trailed up to meet her masters pair and this initiated his anger but she remained emotionless as he began to complain. "What the hell was that just now? I've been training you for the last ten years and I don't remember you fighting with the speed of a snail. I wouldn't have been surprised if these weak demons killed you." The straight black strands of Celestia's silky hair sway slightly under her hood as she stepped off the pile of dead bodies. The sharp weapon she summoned earlier transformed into light, allowing itself to be absorbed by the tattoo on the palm of her hand. The male glared as she disregarded his last words and spun on her heels, intending to leave the sickening scene. "How many times have I told you to not act like that towards me?" His form materialised in front of her, this allowing his long fingers to wrap around her neck. Celestia choked as her body was driven back and smacked against one of the trees in the vast forest. He released her once her face grew pale and watched smugly as she coughed and desperately inhaled as much as oxygen as she could. She bowed stiffly towards her master as soon as she managed to sort herself out. "I apologize, Zerro." His lips formed into a cruel grin and he unexpectedly planted a kick in her stomach causing Celestia to hit against the rough bark a second time. "You are just a weapon…nothing else." ------------------------------------------------------------------------ During a majority of her life, Celestia suffered through misfortune after misfortune, thanks to the demon, Zerro, who tricked her into creating a contract with him. When Han, a new student transfers to her school, he makes it his mission to help lift away her suffering. Will he succeed or will Zerro stop him from doing so?

[Cure for the Defiant] Having returned from his cultivation, Tang Ye mixed into the urban life, possessing both medical knowledge and martial arts skills, he could save the common folk and beat the brutes!

The sun was setting over the bustling streets of New York City, casting a warm orange glow over the crowded sidewalks. Amidst the chaos, two strangers crossed paths in a fleeting moment that would change the course of their lives forever. Samantha, a bright-eyed and ambitious young woman, was rushing to meet a friend for dinner. Her heels clicked against the pavement as she dodged pedestrians and hailed a taxi. Jude, a charming and introspective artist, stood on the corner, lost in thought. His eyes were fixed on a nearby street performer, mesmerized by the beauty of the music. As Samantha rushed past, her purse slipped from her shoulder, spilling its contents onto the sidewalk. Jude, caught off guard, instinctively reached out to help. Their hands touched, and a spark of electricity ran through both of them. They exchanged a brief, shy smile before Samantha hurried away, leaving Jude wondering if he would ever see her again. Little did they know, their lives were about to become forever intertwined.