The Stranger Coben

Abigail had to get married before she turns twenty-five years old, otherwise the family fortune wouldn't be transferred to her. A day before she turns twenty-five years old, she caught her best friend who she planned to marry cheating on her with her step sister. She was trapped in her apartment so she wouldn't be able to get married until she turns twenty-five years which was the next day. Fortunately, Abigail was able to escape and she fell into the embrace of a stranger. She demanded they get married immediately, and the stranger. With this, she could keep the family fortune. With this, he could keep his family from nagging him everyday for a wife and there grandchildren. Little did Abigail knew that she had married into the most wealthiest family in the country.

Daniel Thompson, the disgrace of his powerful family. A man branded as a good-for-nothing ex-con, shunned by society, and deemed unworthy of even a passing glance. No sane woman would dare marry him… except for Maria, the forsaken daughter of the Falcone family, who unknowingly walks into an arranged marriage with a man cloaked in shadows. But Maria didn’t just marry a stranger, she married a two-faced maniac. A man with a past so dangerous it could shatter everything. A man whose enemies whisper his name in fear. What happens when the world discovers who Daniel really is? Why did he bury his true identity in the first place? And most chilling of all… what twisted plan does he have for his new bride? Two black sheep. One deadly game. When secrets unravel and sparks ignite, will Maria regret the day she said, “I do”?

A young British child, Frederick, who was adopted by Portuguese sailors finds himself struggling for survival on the shores of West Africa. He soon discovered that the lands he found himself in were troubled by the aura of ancient cosmic darkness, Okunkun, that instilled hate against the indigenes of Africa in other races as their punishment for banishing it from its reign on the world. The remnants of Okunkun’s minions, Egbe Okunkun, commence a plot to bring back their glory days by attacking the Olodumare Festival, an iconic festival celebrated between the Yorubas, Igbos and Hausa in honour of their historic victory against Okunkun. Yet to recover from the shock of the attack, a mystical war broke out between the deities of Olodumare and the ancient Benin Kingdom when their spy, Warewa, discovered a secret slave trade allegiance between the Benin Kingdom, and Prince Henry the Navigator, son of a Portuguese Monarch, with Egbe Okunkun at the heart of it. Frederick gets caught in an unimaginable battle between the deities of Olodumare who swore to protect their people from Okunkun’s hate, the Benin kingdom, and Egbe Okunkun. Buoyed by their duty to prevent hate from destroying their land, the deities of Olodumare made it their duty to ensure that people from the outside world had no access to their lands. When Frederick’s presence on their land became known to them at the end of the battle, they were torn between letting him live, being a child, and the fear that he would succumb to the hate of Okunkun and be a danger to them all. Frederick builds a bond with the son of a powerful deity, Ifaromi who was convinced of his innocence and will for good. All hell broke loose when the plot of Egbe Okunkun bore fruit and the very darkness they sought to protect themselves against threatened to rise once more with Frederick at the heart of it all.

"Your world is about to change." A voice whispered to me. I turned around but everywhere was dark and I couldn't make anything or anyone out. "Who is there?" I called out into the darkness. "I'm a friend Arin, no need to be frightened." The soft voice called out to me. "What do you want with me?" I questioned, my senses on high alert as I could feel the person moving around me in circles. "I don't want anything from you. I'm here to help you." The woman revealed and my brows furrowed in confusion. "Help me?" I asked. Arin is an omega born into the Bloodfang Pack, a role she’s long accepted but never fully embraced. Growing up with her best friend Siena, who dreams of becoming Luna, Arin has always been overlooked and dismissed by those around her, especially the Alpha’s sons, the triplets Kael, Jaxon, and Rowan. However, on her 18th birthday, everything shifts when Arin learns that her mate bond has been forged with one of the triplets. The triplets, each with their own distinct personalities and goals, are drawn into a tangled web of competition, love, and duty. Arin’s bond shifts between them, causing tension and uncertainty within the Pack. But Arin’s journey takes an unexpected turn when she learns of her true heritage: she is the descendant of an ancient royal bloodline, and her powers are linked to the Moonwell, the Pack’s most sacred and powerful source of life. As the Moonwell begins to fade, Arin’s destiny is revealed. Only she can restore the Moonwell and save the Pack, but doing so means losing her mate bond forever. The battle for the Pack’s future escalates when a betrayal leads to a civil war, and one of the triplets sacrifices himself to protect Arin and restore balance. With the Pack’s survival hanging by a thread, Arin must face the harsh reality of her choices and what it means to lead.

Synopsis Ella Carter never imagined her name would be tied to scandal, secrets, or a billion-dollar empire. Forced into a sudden marriage to the cold and commanding Xavier King—heir to a powerful legacy—she believes she’s just a pawn in a game she doesn’t understand. But behind Xavier’s icy gaze lies a man battling shadows of his past, and behind Ella’s quiet strength is a truth even she doesn’t fully know. When old family secrets begin to surface—secrets involving mental institutions, betrayal, and a child erased from history—their marriage of convenience turns into something far more dangerous. As enemies close in and lies unravel, Ella and Xavier must decide whether their fragile alliance can survive... or transform into something real. In a world where love was never part of the plan, can two broken hearts fight for a future they didn’t choose—but might desperately need?

[It’s the same novel I'm currently working on, but it’s focused on male audience.] Shinji Kobayashi lived and died as a perverted otaku—alone, broke, and mid-“activity” while watching a gender-bending hentai. When he awakens in a strange, elegant room, he’s no longer a man. He’s Lilith Elric—seventeen, beautiful, and just a few days away from her 18th birthday… the day she becomes a Tribute. In a world where women are sacred and rare, born only through natural childbirth, Lilith finds herself as a living treasure. Men are artificially created, raised without mothers, and taught to worship women. A woman’s adulthood marks her entry into a life of reverence, desire… and expectation. To the world, Lilith is a divine blessing. To herself, she’s still Shinji—awkward, horny, confused—and now trapped in a society that treats her like a goddess and a prize. With only fragments of the girl’s memories, no system yet to aid her, and mounting pressure to “serve” society, Lilith must navigate lust, politics, and power. But deep within her lies something no one expects—a destiny that could unravel the very balance of this female-starved world. Is she just another sacred offering… Or will she rewrite what it means to be divine? Recommended readers: 18+

Shinji Kobayashi lived and died as a perverted otaku—alone, broke, and mid-“activity” while watching a gender-bending hentai. When he awakens in a strange, elegant room, he’s no longer a man. He’s Lilith Elric—seventeen, beautiful, and just a few days away from her 18th birthday… the day she becomes a Tribute. In a world where women are sacred and rare, born only through natural childbirth, Lilith finds herself as a living treasure. Men are artificially created, raised without mothers, and taught to worship women. A woman’s adulthood marks her entry into a life of reverence, desire… and expectation. To the world, Lilith is a divine blessing. To herself, she’s still Shinji—awkward, horny, confused—and now trapped in a society that treats her like a goddess and a prize. With only fragments of the girl’s memories, no system yet to aid her, and mounting pressure to “serve” society, Lilith must navigate lust, politics, and power. But deep within her lies something no one expects—a destiny that could unravel the very balance of this female-starved world. Is she just another sacred offering… Or will she rewrite what it means to be divine? Recommended readers: 18+

This Dark story contains raw and unfiltered mature contents. Strictly R18+. Read with caution. Ella had lost everything. After her mother’s accident, her father married someone else and pushed her aside, choosing his new family over her. Her friends slowly left, and she was left to deal with everything alone. She spent all her money to keep her mother on life support. Now, she was broke, exhausted, and barely holding on. Then Nicholas showed up. He was a stranger—handsome, confident, and calm. But what shocked her most was the marriage certificate he brought. According to him, they got married in Vegas. The problem? Ella doesn’t remember it at all. She already has too much to deal with—her sick mom, the hospital bills, and her fiancé, who has been her only support. She can’t afford to lose him now. But Nicholas won’t go away. He says he’s her husband, and he wants her to come with him. Ella feels drawn to him in a way she can’t explain. He sees through her like no one else does. She knows she should walk away. She knows she should stay with the safe life she’s trying to hold on to. But something about Nicholas pulls her in—and she’s scared he might break her in the end. TW: DOMESTIC ABUSE, MENTAL HEALTH SCENES, ROUGH SEXUAL ACTS.

She thought she was free. Until a billionaire and his daughter saw her — and decided she was theirs. One wanted a wife. The other wanted a mother. Neither asked if she agreed. They watched her for two years. Followed her every move. Until one day, they flew across the world and bought her future — with smiles, paperwork, and charm that smelled like roses but felt like chains. Now, she sleeps in silk sheets she didn’t choose. Wears clothes she didn’t buy. Answers to a name she didn’t earn. Every touch is a test. Every night is a transaction. And every whispered “I love you” is a warning. She hides pills beneath her tongue. She dreams of running. But there is no escape — only a cage made of wealth, obsession, and unbearable intimacy. Because he doesn’t just want her body. He wants her compliance. Her mind. Her loyalty. Her womb. And when the daughter discovers the truth — she doesn’t cry. She accuses. Now the doors are locked. The smiles are gone. And the only thing more terrifying than being watched… is being needed. This isn’t love. This is possession with a wedding ring. This is family, twisted into obsession. This is what happens when a girl becomes the answer to someone else's madness.

Weary reader, it is an honor that you have chosen this book amidst the heavy, shadowy shelves of this somber library. However, I regret to inform you that this book is ill. Your fingers should be able to feel the raised, diseased growths on the surface of its cover. The words, written long ago, cling to the pages like parasites, hoping for someone to observe their writhing, to feel them, analyze them, and touch the diseased core of this story. If you insist on borrowing this book, please be sure to regularly check your own physical condition.

SHE THOUGHT HE WAS JUST A MAN, HE TURNED OUT TO BE EVERYTHING! **** After surviving a near-fatal accident, Annalyn Lorenzo uncovered a brutal truth-- her fiancé and stepsister planned it in an attempt to eliminate her. According to the conditions of her late father's will, she needed to be married before her next birthday to secure his company. Desperate to get the company, she made a bold move; she asked the mysterious man who saved her to marry her. Alexander Aidan Klein doesn't believe in love or commitments but something about Annalyn's vulnerability and fierce determination stirred something in him. As their worlds intertwine, secrets unravel, and Annalyn's world flipped again when she found out that Alexander wasn't just an ordinary man like she assumed he was. He was a big shot; a multibillionaire, a major shareholder in her company and also a Royal Prince! Now tangled in a web of lies, power, and unexpected passion, can Annalyn survive the truth and her feelings?

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.

> In a world where demon outbreaks tear through cities like wildfire, only the elite Rankers stand between chaos and annihilation. Anya, known as the Ice Queen, is cold, brilliant, and battle-hardened beyond her years. Leading Unit-7, she lives by the blade and hides behind silence. But when a mission goes wrong, and she’s forced to shield an innocent child with her own body, a mysterious boy named Dev appears from nowhere—his timing perfect, his aura unknown, and his presence... unsettling. From cursed zones to tangled emotions, Anya’s world begins to fracture—and within the ashes, something stirs. What happens when fire touches ice? “Ashes of the Void” is a fast-paced anime-style fantasy drama filled with demon battles, squad bonds, emotional awakenings, and sparks of romance. Perfect for fans of Solo Leveling, Demon Slayer, and Jujutsu Kaisen.

Shujaa Mkubwa's Dying Sun Empire has overstayed its welcome by a century or two. In every corner of Ihlok Vartul's four continents, people are holding onto life, gods, and spirits as they try to avoid being crushed by the weight of industry, political corruption, and realpolitik. In this, the unremarkable Basic have it worst, skittering between the thundering boots of magic and blessing. Young Fortus Ngubane is just about ready to quit.

Crossing path is either a destiny or a curse

Noah Valcrest is not a hero, nor a magic genius—he doesn't even know how he got here. One day, after an unexpected accident, he wakes up in a different yet familiar world: the world of the manhwa "The Reincarnation of the Sword Saint in the Academy." There's just one problem... it was new! What is he supposed to do now?

A history professor discovers a coded manuscript in Spain and after deciphering the codex, he appears dead as part of the rituals of a secret society from the Middle Ages and sends the manuscript to two people, one of whom is Gregory Evans, who is now part of a plot in which he is one of the chosen ones by this sect to protect the greatest relic of all time, the Ark of the Covenant. In yet another surprising plot full of twists and turns, Gregory Evans races against time and unravels humanity's greatest mystery, without knowing that everyone has been deceived the whole time.

This story follows the adventures and training of Princess Violetta Purpe - or Violet - as she finds out about a curse over her Kingdom, the Purple Kingdom. You’ll follow her as she meets and trains under the other princesses of the Kingdoms of Color as she runs from her fiancé, Blake Black, tries to break the curse, find her mother, Ira Pink as she tries to embrace and complete all the prophecies. Will this 15 year old princess be able to control the flames of red before the day of the Red Sun or will she be forced to marry a man she doesn’t even know?

"A Stranger's Child” is a fictional work that explores sensitive issues including assault, trauma, depression, suicidal thoughts, and emotional recovery. While this story aims to raise awareness, encourage dialogue, and give a voice to survivors, it contains mature and graphic content intended for 18+ readers only. Reader discretion is strongly advised. Ava Westwood was only twenty when one night shattered her world. A school party she was never meant to attend. A blurred memory. A morning filled with pain, fear, and confusion. She couldn't remember what happened, only that something was deeply wrong. Weeks later, the truth began to surface in the most devastating way, she was pregnant. Struggling with silence, shame, and the weight of an unspeakable trauma, Ava finds herself alone judged by society, dismissed by family, and haunted by a face she cannot name. As she fights her way through the darkness, an unexpected light appears: Daniel Cruz, a wealthy, mysterious classmate who seems to care more than anyone else ever has. But not everything is as it seems. What begins as a tender, healing connection slowly turns into a dangerous spiral of secrets. And when Ava finally uncovers the truth, she’s faced with a horrifying realization. "A STRANGER'S CHILD” is a gripping, emotional journey of survival, strength, and self-discovery. Told through Ava’s raw and honest voice, this story aims to raise awareness about sexual violence, the trauma it leaves behind, and the power of uncovering the truth even when it hurts.

A clumsy, hopelessly romantic barista named Ellie accidentally sends a heartfelt love confession text meant for her crush to a complete stranger, an aloof, cynical screenwriter named Max who’s struggling with writer’s block and a messy personal life.

In the quiet town of Larkspur Falls, nothing ever happens—until one rainy night when a mysterious man steps out of a shadowed car and walks into a near-empty diner. Watching from the corner booth is Jack, a tired factory worker trying to survive the night shift blues. But when the stranger enters, Jack’s ordinary life spirals into something far more sinister. Who is this man? Why does he know Jack’s name? And why are people around Jack beginning to disappear? As the storm builds outside, secrets buried for decades rise to the surface. In just five chapters, Jack must face a chilling truth: sometimes, the past doesn't stay buried—it drives back into town in an old Chevy Caprice.

The Stranger Who Knew Me is a gripping mystery-thriller that follows Lilith Aduna, a young woman with a past she desperately wishes to forget. After a traumatic event involving her brother, Nathan, Lilith walks away, leaving him behind in what she thought was an accident. However, Nathan survived, scarred and consumed by bitterness, and now, years later, he returns with a dangerous vendetta. The story begins as Lilith is forced to confront the chilling truth about her past when strange occurrences begin to unravel her life. The mysterious figure known only as "The Stranger" appears in the shadows of her life, pushing her closer to an unavoidable confrontation with Nathan. As Lilith’s world spins out of control, she finds herself tangled in a web of deceit, betrayal, and secrets, with Nathan pulling the strings from behind the scenes. As Lilith delves deeper into the mystery of Nathan’s survival and his descent into madness, she discovers unsettling truths about her own involvement in the night of the fire that changed everything. What she doesn’t know is that Nathan has been watching her every move, planning his revenge with a chilling precision. The stakes rise as the boundaries between past and present blur, and Lilith is forced to face not only the consequences of her past decisions but also the sinister force that Nathan has become. Part suspense, part psychological thriller, The Stranger Who Knew Me explores themes of guilt, revenge, identity, and the terrifying possibility that the one person you trust the most might be the one who’s been watching you all along. With an intense pace, unpredictable twists, and a jaw-dropping cliffhanger, this story will keep you at the edge of your seat, wondering who Lilith can trust, if anyone, and whether she can escape the twisted grip of the stranger who knows her better than she knows herself.

Synopsis – When We Were Strangers Emma Cruz and Liam Navarro have known each other since elementary school — two quiet souls sharing the same classrooms, hallways, and lunch breaks, yet never truly noticing each other. They weren’t friends, weren’t enemies, just two names that passed each other like strangers on a train. But during their final year of high school, fate brings them side by side once again — this time, as classmates in the same section. What begins as small talk soon grows into something deeper. Emma, the driven and organized honor student, and Liam, the quiet boy with a poet’s soul, find unexpected comfort in each other’s presence. Slowly, a quiet bond forms — one built not on grand gestures, but on shared silences, lingering glances, and the steady unfolding of trust. As they navigate academic pressures, family expectations, and the uncertainty of their future paths, Emma and Liam begin to redefine what it means to really *know* someone. But when life forces them to confront unspoken feelings and the possibility of separation after graduation, they must decide: will they remain just two people who finally noticed each other too late, or can their story become something more? Told across thirty emotionally rich chapters, *When We Were Strangers* is a slow-burn love story about timing, growth, and the quiet kind of love that blooms when you least expect it — the kind that changes everything.

"She wasn't supposed to fall for him. Especially not him." He was off-limits. Always had been. Priti knew the rules—he was her brother’s rival, the one name that shouldn’t make her heart race. But when he shows up again, everything she thought she knew begins to shift. What starts as tension turns into something deeper... and far more dangerous. Now, she must choose between the life she’s always known and the pull of a connection she never expected.

Chu Yi had a flash marriage with a stranger. It was her grandmother's idea. However, she only saw him on the day they received their marriage certificate. She hadn't seen her for a year since then. One year later, Chu Yi found out that her CEO had just returned to the country. He seemed strangely familiar, but she couldn't recall where she'd met him. Everybody knew that Song Group's CEO, who never got close to any woman, was married. In fact, he was known to be someone who pampered his wife a great deal. Meanwhile, Chu Yi, who was the CEO's chief assistant, constantly complained about buying various gifts for her boss. Like other people. She was also envious of the CEO's wife who had never appeared in public. Her colleagues all felt jealous when they saw her running errands for the CEO. Suddenly, people began to talk in the office. "You can't get promoted by just being good at your job. You've got to be seductive too." "Mr. Song hates subordinates who have feelings for him. Don't ruin your own future." "Mr. Song is a married man. Know your place." To everyone's surprise, Chu Yi was the rumored Mrs. Song. "Of course, Chu Yi was just as surprised as everyone else. One day, when a cocktail party ended, a drunk Mr. Song whispered in her ear, "Honey~"

Lady Isabella, a free-spirited and fiery noblewoman, lives life on her own terms. She spends her nights gambling, drinking, and revelling in the local pub, much to the dismay of her father, Lord Griswold. However, her carefree existence is turned upside down when Sir Leofric, a ruggedly handsome and charming but temperamental knight, announces his intention to marry her during an honour party thrown by her father. Isabella is horrified, having never wanted to be tied down to a man like Leofric. She resents his controlling nature and fears losing her independence. Yet, as they spend more time together, Isabella finds herself drawn to Leofric's charisma and passion, despite his rough exterior. As their wedding approaches, Isabella must confront the battle within herself. Will she choose the freedom and wild lifestyle she's always known, or succumb to the allure of Leofric's charm and risk losing herself in the process? As she navigates this tumultuous journey, Isabella discovers that true love and surrender can be the greatest freedom of all.