When Love Comes Late

He inches closer, a single finger roaming her heated skin. Breath mingling with breath. A loud bang vibrates through the room, so thunderous as if god himself was furious. Slowly he looks up staring out the large glass windows to the backyard, "You have a visitor." His rasps calmly. "Who?" Rose quickly fires, feigning ignorance. She knew well enough who it was. Her nightly visitor has arrived. Surprising, He only visits when she is alone. "One who comes out at night. Lurking in the shadows, in the darkness... just like its intensions." He looks down still leaning on top her, once more pinning her with his intense gaze. "Are you afraid?" His voice dead serious, eyes going back to look outside. And Rose lied, "No." But is it a lie when her fear was never really rooting enough to make her run the other way but instead often getting mixed with exhilaration. "You should be." He leaves her staring wide eyed on the sofa and goes to stand before the glass panes. "It's not happy to see me here. I can see the raging pits of fire in it's gaze. Ready to burn me right where I stand." he chuckled, sounding most sinister, "It definitely wants to rip my innards out." "You should take off your shirt." He suggests casually. "Excuse me?" "Let's see if it riles him up even more to shatter instead of just slamming the windows like a wuss." He rouses under his breath, his excited provocative tone not escaping Rose's attention. What the hell is he up to? "This isn't funny." Rose sputters out, standing up from the couch. "I'm not trying to be." He faces her again, sporting a deadpan face. "Whatever. You think I'm one of your stupid fan girls to take my shirt off just because you want to rile someone up? Besides, there's probably no one outside and you're only making it up to see my boobs like a pervert." His eyes roams her from top to bottom, there was distaste evident in his gaze. "When he comes at night and leaves a little something for you, maybe then you take off your clothes for him... like a slut." Rome stared into her eyes with nothing behind those icy orbs to show for a lack of meaning behind his words. Because he means every single thing he says to her. "Get. Out. Now!" Rose boomed furiously. "Whatever, I was leaving anyway. This has become boring." He walks towards her front door. "Wait. How do you know he comes at night and leaves something?" her eyes narrow. "Because I've seen it before." "You saw him? It is a real guy?" Rose wanted to confirm, for some reason she thought otherwise. "I never said I saw him. I've only seen it happening to someone else." "Whom?" "You don't need to know." He closes off. "Then at least tell me what happened to her? Can I meet this person?" "You can't." Refusing calmly he was almost out the door when Rose pleads against hope. "Please." "You can't because she disappeared." Those were the words that finally did it. Brought her racing heart and buzzing head to a sudden halt. "Never to be seen again." "When he stops visiting, that's when you should be most afraid." His words rang like a siren in the silence of her mind as he left. Now she felt true fear for the first time. == In the embrace of her ancestral town, Rose seeks refuge from the echoes of her past. Little does she know, her return to her roots will awaken dormant shadows, shattering ordinary her existence. For when the darkness falls over the town, from the pitch black rises a shadowy figure that haunt her nights. In the darkness he sweeps her off the ground in terrible fear and the allure of sinister intrigue. And once the sun comes, a man with a god awful attitude, haunts her in the broad day light. Causing her to swell with pure disdain. With each passing night, it draws closer to Rose, casting a chilling spell that both terrifies and exhilarates her. Thrust into a labyrinth of mysteries can she navigate the treacherous path laid before her, or will her nightly visitor consume her whole?

"Two Mafia Heirs. A Deadly Rivalry. One Impossible Love." She’s the daughter of a ruthless mafia family, cold, cunning, and fiercely loyal to her bloodline. He’s the heir to the most feared rival mafia, a man with power in his veins and vengeance in his heart. For years, their families have been locked in a bitter war, each bent on destroying the other. But when fate throws them together in a world of secrets, lies, and bloodshed, everything they’ve known is tested. Enemies by birth, will their families' hatred tear them apart—or will the spark between them ignite something neither of them can control? In a life where every move is calculated, and trust is a luxury, can these two dangerous souls ever see past their families’ bitter history? Or will their hearts fall victim to the same chaos that has ruled their lives? Two enemies. One battlefield. And a love that could either heal or destroy them.

She believes in true love. He doesn’t believe in love. But what is love, really? She is the epitome of success—a star people look up to and admire. To him, however, she is merely a business transaction, a partner chosen to enhance his status. To his friends, she is just a fool in love, a pathetic figure begging for affection. Then shocking news emerges: her first true love returns, throwing him off guard. He realizes he has been nothing more than a substitute for her first love. He should be angry, but instead, he finds himself overwhelmed by emotions he can’t express or understand. Is this possessiveness, or is he finally learning to love her? She is determined to return to her first love, but inside, she is torn. Did she really treat him as just a substitute, or did she actually come to love him? What are they supposed to do when love is a question mark?

LGBT BL - OMEGAVERSE 18+ Claire Chester, a student who had just moved up to Grade 11, felt that his school life was much better after he was finally recognized by many students as a popular Alpha. He was good at fighting and could also socialize well. However, no one knew the secret behind the popular Claire was actually a recessive Omega who refused to recognize himself as an Omega. Bad memories of when everyone knew his identity made Claire do everything he could to cover up his identity as an Omega and everything went very well. Until he made a mistake when he met a cold Alpha who seemed to be shunned by everyone, Fein Stanford. "Give me your money or I'll beat you up!" Claire ordered Fein. However, Fein instead cornered Claire against the wall and locked the man up. "What's with that face of yours, hmn? Oh what is it, I smell some pretty sweet pheromones in here," he said with a smirk on his face. From that day on, things changed in Claire's life as one annoying Alpha found out his identity. Will Claire be able to mask his identity for much longer? Or is this the beginning of his nightmare with Fein Standford?

Caught between her mother’s relentless pressure to marry her irresponsible cousin and her own dreams of completing her studies and building a career, Teal finds herself at a breaking point. Abandoned by the man she once loved, she faces an unexpected twist when the wealthy and enigmatic Alexander Epix enters her life with a shocking proposal of marriage. As obstacles rain down on her like a storm, Teal must navigate the chaos of a loveless marriage, a future hanging in the balance, and the faint hope of finding light in their shared darkness. Can she uncover love where none was meant to exist? Dive into the story to discover the answer.

【Love Simulator, at your service】 【The simulated content will be presented in the form of text and memory scenes】 【The simulation process is divided into three stages: pursuit stage, romance stage, and twist/heartwarming stage】 【After the simulation ends, a score and commentary will be generated to help you evaluate this relationship】 【Click to continue】 .... In Japan, Minami Yuuki received a love simulator. What's the point of a fake simulation? He used to disdain it. Until he discovered that he could acquire skills honed in simulated life and even gain future information through simulation. Simulated romance is really fascinating! ============ Translation Disclaimer: I do not own the rights to this novel. I am solely responsible for the translation efforts. If you like the novel, please help me by giving a review and power stones. This series is currently being hosted on Hiraethtranslation. For advanced chapters: https://hiraethtranslation.com/novel/love-comes-after-simulation/ Chapter Updates Every: Monday:Tuesday:Wednesday 3 Chapters a week.

Apocalypse、Rebirth、Explosive hoarding of supplies、Infinite space、Blackening Revenge of Bitch. The world has entered the Ice Age, and the end of the cold ice has arrived, with 95% of humanity on the planet dying! In his previous life, Jack was killed by someone he had helped because of his kindness. Reborn a month before the end of the Cold Ice Age, Jack awakened his spatial ability and began to crazily hoard supplies! Lack of supplies? He emptied a billion of dollar warehouse in a super mall! Are you living comfortably? He built a super safe house that was comparable to a fortress of the end! The end of the day is approaching, and others are frozen into dogs, willing to give up everything for a bite.

A girl dreamt of a boy—calm, kind, and familiar—and fell in love with him. When reality shifted, she met a man who seemed to echo her dreams. Was he the one, or just a shadow of her imagination?

What would you do if the dreams you had became a reality the next day after you've had them, whether bad or good? I'm guessing......whatever you're thinking. For Erica, she has to find a way to get rid of her dreams and prevent them from ruining her normal life until she can end this. But the question is...................will it ever end??

When a freak accident claims her life, Riley finds herself inexplicably aboard a strange spaceship, joined by seven other souls who perished at the same moment. Initially terrified, they gradually forge a bond in this unexpected afterlife, transforming the sterile vessel into a haven of camaraderie. Their newfound peace is shattered by the arrival of a cryptic message from a powerful entity known as AXIS. AXIS tasks them with a critical mission: journey to different worlds teetering on the brink of collapse, identify the source of their turmoil, and restore balance. The eight become unlikely saviors, traversing the cosmos and leaving legends in their wake. They are first sent to Sveethlad, a diseased world on the bring of breaking apart. They are tasked to save it. They will, but doing so would fundamentally test the bonds they've built the time they were in the spaceship and after a while they are sent to several more worlds to save. Their latest mission however, the Axis system would suffer a glitch, Riley would find herself transported to another world, seemingly on the brink of destruction, the only difference is that she had been sent there ten thousand years too late, and all her friends have become gods. It should be the best thing ever but many things are not right in this new world, most of the gods are asleep, one of them is missing and another one is dead. Riley would have to find out what happened to her friends in the time she was gone, why they became they way they are and if, perhaps it was all inevitable from the start.

Claire had only one goal: to save her ailing adoptive mother, even if it meant agreeing to a dangerous deal. Forced into a contract marriage with Leon Yu—a cold and unyielding CEO—her mission was clear: make him fall in love, betray him, and walk away with his company’s secrets.But plans have a way of unravelingAs she got to know him, she realised that Leon wasn’t the heartless man she expected, and as her duty blurred into desire, she fell for him—hard. Yet when the weight of her deception became too much, and it was time to leave she left him with nothing but a letter and a shattered heart.Three years later, their paths cross again. Leon, now fueled by vengeance, drags Claire back into his life. But he doesn’t know the whole truth. Hidden in her past is a secret—a child born of their union.As love battles with betrayal and duty collides with desire, can they rebuild what was broken, or will the deceit that binds them destroy them forever?A tale of passion, redemption, and the thin line between love and lies.

What comes after the end? The inescapable void? A relentless darkness where hope is nothing but a distant memory? Who do you trust when you can’t even trust yourself? When the echoes of your past mistakes haunt every step, and the shadows seem to whisper your deepest fears? I asked myself these questions before and after Z-day. I ask them every waking moment, but the answers never come. They never have, and I don’t think they ever will. In a world stripped of its humanity, where survival is the only law, the truth feels like a luxury we can no longer afford. I know that those left behind are the worst of humanity—the scavengers, the betrayers, the ones who have embraced the darkness. But there are also others who fell at the last minute, those who clung to their last shreds of decency before the end swallowed them whole. Some are burdened with crimes that seem small compared to the horrors that now plague the earth, yet the punishment is the same for us all. The doctrine says that sin is sin, no matter the good intentions behind it. I guess they were right. This world is unforgiving, and it doesn’t care about the reasons that led us here. Do I hate it here? Yes, I do. Every breath I take in this poisoned air is a reminder of what we’ve lost. Do I regret being here? Of course not, because I have a sister to protect. She’s my only tether to what’s left of my humanity, my only reason to keep fighting when everything else has been reduced to ash. My name is Paul Okonkwo, and I will get her safely through this hell on earth, even if it’s the last thing I do. No matter what this broken world throws at us, no matter how deep I have to sink into the darkness, I will be the shield that keeps her safe. Because in the end, that’s all that matters—keeping her alive, keeping her safe, even if it means sacrificing what little is left of myself.

Excerpt* As Cian removed his jacket, revealing a serpent-like tattoo on his chest, a chill ran down her spine. “Who sent you?” she asked, her voice quivering as she clutched the sheets tightly around her. Cian smirked, “Which insignificant creature would dare to command me?” Confused, she glanced at the doors, praying for someone to walk in and save her from this dangerous stranger. “Then why are you here?” she managed to ask, her heart pounding in her chest. Cian casually tossed his jacket onto the nearest chair, revealing his muscular chest and the glowing, serpent-like tattoo that coiled around it. “For you, sweetheart,” he replied, his voice deep and seductive. She stared into his piercing, emerald-green eyes, awed by their luminescence. They seemed to pierce right through her, illuminating her heart and igniting a fire within her that she couldn’t quite extinguish. As Cian moved closer, he bent down to look her directly in the eyes, his gaze penetrating. “Marry me,” he whispered, his voice low and dangerous. She recoiled in horror, pushing his hand away as she tried to back away from him. “Pardon me, my Lord, but I must refuse your offer,” she said, her voice shaking with fear. Cian let out a low, sinister laugh as he pulled off his shirt, revealing the full extent of the tattoo that seemed to writhe and twist on his skin. He crawled onto the bed, pinning her down as he loomed over her. She struggled against him, trying to break free from his grip, but he was too strong. He leaned in close, his breath hot against her skin as he whispered, “Sweetheart, what is mine is mine, and what is yours is mine.” “She froze, her heart racing as she realized the danger she was in and how ridiculously aroused she was getting. Cian, with his piercing gaze and devilish grin, knew exactly what he was doing.

Ciò che bramava di più era riuscire a sentire. Ciò che voleva di più era riuscire a non capire. ⏩@copyright,tutti i diritti riservati⏪

Lucy is a popular actress who happened to get entangled in a crime scene that changed her fate, in order to gain her dignity, she gets caught up with a billionaire in disguise!. Emilia is a girl of 10 and the daughter of Lucy, she had always wished to be loved at home, what happens when she wishes a spy to be her father?!. Brian is a billionaire who tries winning Lucy's love through someone. What happens when his identity is discover?

[Pursuit Drama + The Powerful Bowing for Love + Strong Male and Female Leads] 1. A Chance Reunion “Six years, Marian. Do you ever think about the past?” — A serendipitous encounter with the one who left her heartbroken. Fate, or just bad timing? 2. Unspoken Confessions “I don’t need your approval, Aaron. I’ve made it this far without you.” — A woman proving her strength in a world that once dismissed her. 3. Secrets Behind the Power “Aaron’s success wasn’t just about business—it was about burying emotions he couldn’t handle.” — What happens when a powerful man meets the one woman who challenges his control? 4. Quiet Tension in the Elevator “Wait,” he said, just as the doors began to close. “You don’t have to do this alone.” — Two people, worlds apart, trapped in the same moment. Can time heal old wounds? 5. Crossing Boundaries “You’re my boss, not my savior.” — Marian draws a line, but will Aaron respect it, or cross it to save her? 6. The Painful Truth “You think I’m just a nobody? Maybe I am, but at least I know who I am.” — A woman’s dignity clashes with the arrogance of the man she once loved. 7. Sparks in the Rain “You’re soaked.” “So are you. What’s your excuse?” — A storm forces them together, but can they withstand the emotions brewing between them? 8. Business and Betrayal “The numbers add up, but people don’t. What are you hiding, Aaron?” — Trust is a fragile thread in a high-stakes deal. 9. Vulnerability Unveiled “You want to know the truth? I was afraid. Afraid to let anyone in, especially you.” — A confession that could change everything. 10. The Breaking Point “I’m done waiting for an apology that will never come. Goodbye, Aaron.” — Sometimes, walking away is the strongest move a person can make.

He hated the man that drove him crazy and would stop at nothing to get him away from his sister. But yet, he found himself falling deeper under his spell, intoxicated by the forbidden affection he knew better than to covet. He had stolen the heart of the man his sister loved, and what was worse, he did not regret it

These are thoughts collected when feeling extreme emotions. In no way are they everyday thoughts or opinions. This book is not suited for anyone under the age of 15. Warning this book depicts depression and/or suicidal thoughts. This book was made purely for the hope that the author can use this to cope. If you don’t like this genre or the book/topics make you uncomfortable. Leave while you still can. Basically it’s like a diary, I post this so I may find out about myself and hopefully learn something from it. I do not post everything on here and some of the chapters might be removed due to either sensitivity issues or me being unwilling to share the thoughts anymore. Grab a bag of tissues and a box of melodrama and we can all just cry this out.

Celine lost her parents in a house fire and was forced to move into a small town with her uncle who is a part of the Local farmers in the town. Things started getting suspicious when the crops on the farmland starts growing before the usual duration and locals start disappearing without a trace .

“I can't have this life with you. Not yet! Doesn't mean that I am giving up.” Elena was born as an Hawksworth, one of the most prestigious families in the Blackwood pack. But she grew up as an ordinary orphan, along with countless others,ignored and forgotten in the pack house. She is wolfless and traces of dark magic courses through her veins. It's a lethal and deadly combination, loathed by most in the werewolf world. She was forced to flee her pack and spend years in the human world. When she comes back, things have changed a lot in the Blackwood pack. There are forces out there trying to get their hands on something Elena doesn't even know exists. She is caught between her love for Alpha Kael and unearthing secrets buried in her family history. There are creatures lurking around that,known and unknown.There are power dynamics at stake that can shatter the entire balance of the supernatural world. Will love be enough? Will there be a brighter tomorrow?

Kaylee is a spoiled teenage girl from a wealthy background, raised by her single mother, who owns the school she attends. Using her mother's influence, she bullies others, believing she can get away with anything. Her arrogant demeanor, though, becomes a shield, helping her navigate the challenges that lie ahead.

Ximena Lavigne's life is turned upside down when she discovers she's been betrothed to the charming but unknown Hugo De León. Despite her protests, her parents insist on the marriage. As Ximena navigates this complicated situation, she meets Jayden Knights, a mysterious and charismatic young man with a troubled past tied to her father. Meanwhile, her loyal bodyguard and best friend, Carlos, harbors secret feelings for her. Further complicating matters is Walter Briggs, a man who has loved Ximena since childhood and now seeks her hand in marriage. Torn between duty, desire, and her own dreams, Ximena must choose between the path laid out for her and forging her own destiny. Will she succumb to the expectations of those around her, or will she find the courage to follow her heart?

"Let me fall in love with you." With his ocean blue eyes, he looks at me. "I can't ...We are enemies." "I-" I know that. I doubt anyone knows it better than us. But still I can't help it. I want to love you. I want you to love me. I want us to be together. I wish I could declare this to whole world. Slowly extending his hands towards me, he says"One day we will not be enemies, maybe then we can be lovers." What do I say to that? Do I tell him I will wait... Or question him when? I have so many questions to ask him. But again how do I break it to him. "..." "n.." His gaze stuck on me for a while finally disappears. Facing straight, he finally breaks the silence with a soft wispher"Not just lovers." "Yes." I question him not believing my ears. Maybe the whistle of air is hindering my hearing. He whimpers. Completely turning away his head, he adds"Not just lovers but spouses." "Are you proposing to me?" I couldn't believe my ears, I couldn't believe reality. I am dreaming, aren't I? Maybe the night's cold is finally getting to me. "Yes,I will you accept?" He heard that. Noway did I speak aloud? Huh. The tips of his ear are little red. He is so cute. I can't help but smile to that. "You do realize you are asking me to wait to date right?" He turns and stares me down in eyes. He looks pitful. Maybe to an outsiders, it looks like I am bullying him. "I will give you the answer when we aren't enemies. He looked away. He had a frown on his face. "When the night comes, will we meet again." I asked him, gazing upon the stars in the sky. " When the night comes, I will also come with it." His replied made my heart tingle. "But I don't know about you." My face had a soft smile.

A love story that started due to Coffee. Ares Alonso, a young billionaire and a well-known casanova is just about to inherit his family business until a crisis occurs that forces him to leave his comfortable life and go to the countryside. In that seemingly ordinary place, something unordinary takes place which flips his entire world upside down. Melody Wellington is a young widow living in the countryside and has locked herself from the outside world after a traumatic event that changed her life forever. She has put up a wall against people to avoid getting hurt until a troublemaker decides to break it down. *Image is not mine

In Too Late, a heartfelt confession sets off a journey of self-discovery and transformation for two high school students. Hikigaya Kazuki, a quiet artist, and Saki Nakamura, a confident socialite, find their lives unexpectedly intertwined after an emotional encounter. As they navigate the complexities of rejection, regret, and growth, they learn that some moments shape who we become in ways we never anticipated. This poignant story explores the themes of vulnerability, resilience, and the delicate balance between connection and independence.