I Contracted Myself

“Do you know why I chose you, Miss Parker?” Lorenzo’s deep voice filled the silence of his office. Lucy kept her gaze steady. “Because I’m the best lawyer you can afford.” He chuckled softly, but there was no humor in his eyes. “No. Because you don’t scare easily.” Lucy crossed her arms. “I don’t work for criminals, Mr. Carcaterra.” He smirked evilly, the kind that made you question fate. "Sadly, those terms will be changing. Because from today, you'll be working for me." **** When you mention the name Lorenzo Carcaterra, the whole city listens. Some with respect, most with fear. He’s not just a mafia boss — he owns the streets, the businesses, even the people. Nothing moves without his say. But when a case threatened to ruin everything he built, Lorenzo needed more than guns or power. He needed the best lawyer in the state. That’s when Lucy Parker walked in. She's smart, fearless, and the kind every criminal would want for their case. She took the courtroom like a battlefield, and won. But Lorenzo doesn’t believe in one-time deals. After that win, he didn’t just want Lucy as a lawyer. He wanted her as his. His personal lawyer.

Ava Monroe thought she was signing a lifeline, a contract marriage to Ethan Kingsley, the billionaire heir with ice in his veins and secrets in his eyes. In exchange for saving her family's legacy, she agreed to play the perfect wife. No strings. No feelings. No questions. But nothing about Ethan is simple. Behind the flawless smiles and public displays lies a web of power, betrayal, and buried pain. As Ava steps deeper into Ethan’s cold world of calculated deals and media deception, she discovers that the most dangerous game isn’t love, it’s pretending not to need it. And when secrets from their pasts begin to surface, old flames, hidden alliances, and a shadowy threat watching their every move, their façade begins to crack. What started as a contract may end in obsession. Because when hearts are locked in a battle of lies and longing… someone always gets burned.

"You’ll be my wife in public. I’ll protect your secrets—and you’ll protect mine." When out-of-work journalist Aiden Crowe wakes up to find his name trending next to the nation’s biggest superstar, his life flips upside down. He thinks it's a bad dream—until Valaria Quinn, the dazzling but elusive pop goddess, offers him a shocking deal: a contract marriage. For Valaria, it’s about reputation, control, and silencing the tabloids. For Aiden, it’s a golden ticket out of rock bottom—or a descent into madness. Neither expects the marriage to be anything more than staged smiles and cold distance. But behind the flashbulbs, they’re two souls fighting to prove their worth in a world obsessed with perfection. She’s a star hiding loneliness behind the spotlight. He’s a man who lost everything, except his pride. Their contract says: no love, no feelings, no complications. But hearts don’t follow rules—and soon, the lines between fake and real begin to blur.

Disclaimer: This story includes sensitive topics such as childhood trauma and sexual imagery. It is intended for readers aged 16 and above, with some chapters suitable only for those aged 18 and above. ------------------------------------------------ A story about healing, love, and making the right choice in loving someone. Jasmine is exhausted, tired of short-lived relationships. She decides to abstain from relationships until she meets her senior, Kriti, during a drunken smoke break. Kriti is her cousin Siddharth's friend and the student leader of the university. A drunken slip-up sparks feelings that have long been hidden deep within her heart, exposing dark secrets, but at a cost. Jasmine cannot pursue a relationship with Kriti, as she is committed and will soon be leaving for further studies. Can Jasmine successfully navigate her love life amid these challenges?

Clementine finds her world upended by a bizarre clause in her late grandfather's will. To inherit his legacy, a struggling but historically significant architectural firm, she must enter a temporary, high-stakes contract marriage with Rhys Sterling, the notoriously ruthless CEO of Sterling Innovations. Rhys needs Clementine's firm to complete a prestigious, city-defining project that will solidify his dominance. Their agreement is clear: a year of public pretense, no emotional entanglements, and a shared goal of professional success. It's a business deal, pure and simple, or so they tell themselves. From their first fiery encounter, Clementine and Rhys clash. She sees him as an arrogant, unfeeling corporate shark; he views her as an impulsive, impractical artist. Yet, forced into close quarters by the demands of their fake marriage and the complexities of the architectural project, their sharp banter slowly gives way to grudging respect. Kaelen's unconventional methods challenge Rhys's rigid control, while his unwavering support in unexpected moments chips away at her cynicism. As they navigate treacherous corporate rivals, scandalous rumors, and the suffocating expectations of high society, an undeniable, inconvenient attraction ignites. They discover hidden vulnerabilities, shared dreams, and a surprising passion that threatens to shatter the carefully constructed walls around their hearts. But when a long-buried secret from Rhys's past resurfaces, threatening to unravel their fragile bond and expose the truth of their contract, Kaelen and Rhys must decide if their unscripted love is strong enough to withstand the storm. This is a fast-paced, dialogue-rich tale of two stubborn souls who find love where they least expect it, proving that even the most ironclad contracts can't dictate the heart's true desires.

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.

Fragments Of Myself follows a relatively ordinary teenager named Star, who's reality starts to fracture as he experiences unsettling déjà vu and glimpses that blur the line between memory and something else. As these kinds of memories grow stronger, Star is forced to question his own identity and the nature around him. Caught between confusion and a search of meaning, he must confront his inner darkness and find a reason to hold on. A haunting journey into the mind's depths, this novel explores what it means to truly know yourself.

In a bustling city, two souls who live in different worlds, never meant to meet, cross paths. Tristan Asher, the cold, calculating CEO of Asher Industries faces an ultimatum: get married by the end of the month or step down from his position. On the other hand, Ariel Jones a passionate chef, who runs her own food truck is in serious debt after her brother borrows money from a dangerous loan shark. After a disastrous first encounter, Tristan seeks her out with a deal. A contract marriage to ensure he keeps his position, and for her to be able to pay off her debt. As they deal with the complexities of their relationship feeling begin to develop, and the lines they set are blurred. Will they let their contract turn into something genuine? Or will they let external forces tear them apart? Can they find the perfect recipe for a loving marriage?

(Title is being revised. This story is in the process of being rewritten) Valentyn Sinclair, a young boy, must learn to harness his skills and reach the top to stop the God of Light before this new world is destroyed, using a system and skills that have never been seen before in this world.

THE LOVE CONTRACT: SYNOPSIS When 24-year-old Zara agrees to a blind date her mother arranged just to get her off her back she expects awkward small talk and maybe a free dinner. What she doesn't expect is Damien Cross, the arrogant, dangerously charming CEO of her ex-boyfriend’s company. And worse? He knows exactly who she is.He makes her a bold offer: pretend to be his girlfriend for a few weeks to get his relentless family and the media off his back. In return, he’ll make sure her ex—the one who ghosted her and then spread lies regrets ever letting her go.Zara knows fake dating never ends well. But one flash of Damien’s cocky grin, and she finds herself in over her head—living in his penthouse, wearing designer gowns to galas, and faking kisses that feel far too real.But as lines blur and secrets surface, Zara begins to wonder…Is she faking this relationship or falling into one?A swoony, sharp-tongued rom-com about second chances, fake love, and the unexpected real thing.

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?

Their marriage was a transaction, inked on paper, devoid of affection. Or so he claimed. “What did you expect? That I’d fall for you? That this would become some fairytale?” “I would appreciate it,” she said coldly, “if you can remember that too.” Xia Ruyan, poised and distant, was nothing like the women Mo Yichen had known. She didn’t cry. She didn’t chase. She didn’t flinch. “You’re not worth the effort,” she said, unapologetically brutal. He tried to provoke her. Tried to tear past the mask of composure she wore like armor. But she met his fury with indifference. Moved like he was invisible. Breathed like he wasn’t there. He hated it. Her calm. Her detachment. Her maddening control. “I don’t like games,” he said one last time before turning away. Then, with a dark, curling smirk, he made a promise to himself. Let her pretend she’s above it all. So composed. So unreachable. Sooner or later, Xia Ruyan will break… And Mo Yichen will be the one to shatter her. She doesn’t feel anymore. Not since the day everything she loved was taken from her. Now, she hides emotionlessly behind a wall of ice, like someone who can't be touched....... He feels too much but only for control, power, and winning every game he plays. Cold-hearted and calculating, he’s never let anyone close enough to matter… until her. Two strangers, each carrying wounds the world can’t see, are thrown together by fate. He wants to melt her defenses. She wants to escape his grip. But when fire meets ice, someone always gets burned. Some hearts freeze to survive. Others burn to feel alive. Only the fiercest embers remain.

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....

In a city ruled by power and privilege, love is the last thing billionaire CEO Ace Wolfe is looking for. With an empire to protect and a family legacy hanging in the balance, he needs a bride—fast. Not for love. Not for romance. Just for the contract. A name on paper. An heir in the future. But Alara Grey is anything but paper-thin. Working at a cozy coffee shop and struggling to support her younger sister and ailing mother, Alara’s life is a far cry from penthouses and black cards. She’s strong, grounded, and proud—until desperation forces her to consider the unthinkable. When her mother’s life hangs in the balance and every option runs out, Ace’s cold proposal becomes her only salvation. The deal is simple: marriage, wealth, protection—for a price. No feelings. No strings. No questions. But what begins as a contract signed in desperation quickly spirals into a passionate storm neither of them expected. Alara is drawn to Ace’s dangerous charm and bruised soul, while Ace becomes obsessed with the fiery woman who challenges him in ways no one else dares. As public appearances blur into private touches and stolen glances turn into sleepless nights, lines begin to blur—and so do hearts. Yet in the shadows, jealousy brews. Eve, Ace’s ex and an A-list model, wants her place back—and will go to any length to ruin Alara. Ryan, Alara’s unstable ex-boyfriend, returns with an obsession that becomes dangerously unhinged. And Percy, the trusted friend, hides envy behind fake smiles and betrayal behind loyalty. Alara must navigate fame, danger, and the weight of a world that doesn’t want her to belong—all while falling for the man who swore he’d never love. But when tragedy strikes and secrets unravel, both must confront a truth they never planned for: This marriage may have started with ink and a signature… …but it could end in real love. ⸻ CONTRACT BRIDE is a sultry, emotionally charged tale of passion, power, and sacrifice. With lavish settings, cinematic drama, and a heroine who rises against all odds, this slow-burn romance will leave readers breathless, rooting for a love that was never supposed to be. Perfect for fans of: • Billionaire + everyday girl • Contract marriage to love • Emotional twists with spicy scenes • Loyalty, betrayal, and second chances

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?

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.

Evelyn Flores, the rude, snobby and spoiled daughter of Anton Flores. Villainess in the popular novel, "My extended family adores me?!" After being kicked out of the Flores household, Evelyn reflects on herself and tries to be a better person, wanting to apologize, she tries to come back only to be harshly shut down. Accepting defeat, she tries to let go, only to wake up in the past in front of her tearful younger self..

[WARNING: MATURE CONTENT] "...I have to choose a King Consort right now?!" No sooner did the young woman from Earth awake in the body of Empress Isabelle of Nevremia than she was informed she'd have to choose a King Consort to keep her throne. While she was still trying to get used to her new body, new world, and new position, her advisors insisted she marry some stranger to retain her power. "But don't Empresses get to make the rules?" As Isabelle Von Nevremia. not only is she the revered empress of a powerful country, but she has access to a special status system, which allows her to read people's names, skills, moods, and even their kinks. As well as that, there's some kind of mysterious 'challenge' system that awards her 'skill points' for successfully completing challenges. ...But all the challenges are just seducing people. How tacky... "...If I'm going to be Empress, then I won't have a king! I'm going to have a harem!"

She signed the marriage contract with a broken heart… but never expected to lose it again to the man she thought she hated. Ava Williams never believed in fairy tales—especially not after being forced into a cold, business-arranged marriage with Jace Carter, the arrogant billionaire who sees love as a weakness and women as pawns. Tied together by duty, pride, and buried secrets, they’re nothing but strangers under the same roof. But every stolen glance, every accidental touch, begins to blur the lines of hate and desire. What starts as a heartless agreement soon ignites into jealousy, passion, and the kind of love that could destroy them both. But when ghosts from the past return and real feelings get in the way… Will their contract be torn apart, or will it become the very thing that binds them forever?

Who am I... if the memories I carry were never mine to begin with? At 11:11, Lira receives a text. From herself… Or at least from someone who knows her handwriting, her fears, her thoughts before she even speaks them. The old flip phone begins offering impossible choices: "MEMORY" or "REALITY." She chooses Memory. And everything begins to fracture. Her friends start forgetting her. Her reflection stops moving in sync. A girl with her exact face, but colder eyes, appears in her dreams... then in mirrors. Then comes the message: "You replaced someone who chose to forget." As Lira searches through locked archives, sealed houses, and fragments of someone else's past, she begins to uncover something impossible. She may not be the original. Not the first. Maybe not even real. In a world built on experiments of consciousness and rewritten time, she must face the ultimate question: If two versions of you exist... which one deserves to live? The clock is ticking. And at 11:11, only one self can remain.

Elara Vance a lady who never had plans outside work. Being single,rich,work,taking care of her pets was the only dream she had because she grew up in an orphanage and had been let down in all relationships. Just when she thought she had everything she dreamt of,she became the protagonist of a calculated plan against Killian Reeve,the mischievous and cold heir of a worldwide company,Granex. This led to many complex problems which she dreaded. What would happen when time was up and she had to leave her children to the Reeve family? What would happen to Killian and Elara's love-hate relationship? Would they set their differences aside for their children?

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?

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?

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”

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.

“I was just a delivery guy. One weird bottle, one wrong knock… and now I’m married to a vampire queen.” Liam Ross thought it was just another late-night gig—deliver a mysterious bottle of vintage wine to a mansion he’d never heard of. Next thing he knows, he's waking up in a gothic castle, covered in blood, with a glowing sigil on his wrist… and a dangerously beautiful vampire queen declaring him her husband. Bound by an ancient blood contract, Liam finds himself thrust into a deadly underworld of vampire politics, ancient courts, and supernatural assassins. He has three days to prove himself or die—and if he dies, his new bride dies with him. Survive the bond. Learn the rules. Or burn in the eternal night. But there’s a problem: Liam is human. Mortal. Untrained. And some vampires would rather see him dead than let a lowborn outsider sit beside their queen. Now, it’s not just his life on the line—it’s hers too.

— Diga-me, Louis. Quem é o seu mestre? Elliot Seymour Gladstone, o Conde da família Gladstone. Um nobre prestigioso com quem não se brincava, e um homem conhecido por seu forte desdém tanto por homens quanto por ômegas. Louis, que ganhava a vida como engraxate de rua, quase foi molestado pelo dono de uma alfaiataria um dia. No entanto, foi salvo por Elliot, que apareceu por acaso através das cortinas. O medo cresceu dentro dele enquanto ele olhava para Elliot, mas, ao mesmo tempo, o coração de Louis disparou. Em uma reviravolta do destino, Louis foi forçado a uma situação em que teve que se disfarçar de empregada doméstica na casa do Conde para encontrar pistas sobre um tesouro escondido na propriedade do Conde... "Sua rotina parece ficar mais intensa a cada ciclo. Conde, sua rotina não está muito longe, não é?" “O Conde… em breve no cio? A notícia da saída de Elliot veio como um raio do nada. Louis esconde desesperadamente o fato de que ele é um Ômega, algo que o Conde desprezava. Mas seu comportamento cauteloso é em vão quando Elliot se torna um Alfa que entrou em sua rotina. Louis se viu incapaz de escapar dele.