The Secrets She Keeps

Elara Taylor was living a happy and comfortable life with her only living family member, Kaelion Taylor, her brother and anchor. But the fate was never fair to begin with, how can it let her be? On her 18th birthday, instead of a grand birthday cake and gift that her brother had promised her, she found something that toppled her world upside down, a letter left by her brother, telling her he will be going on a secret mission, as he disappeared in thin air. But that was not enough, fate played another game with her when she was given the news of her brother's death, even his body was not found. Unable to accept her brother's death, Elara took it upon herself to find Kaelion, even if he was dead, she must find his body at the very least. Accompany Elara as she, driven by her unyielding resolve to find her missing brother, ventures into a world that defiles all reason. Surrounded by a treacherous web of secrets, betrayal, and forgotten truths, with fragments of memory as her only guide, she is haunted by visions of a life she can't explain. As the lines between reality and illusion blur, she must unravel the mysteries surrounding her brother's disappearance, confront the shadows of a past she doesn't belong to, and navigate a path fraught with danger. But with every step closer to truth, the question remains-- will she find him, or lose herself entirely? The cover image isn't mine. I took it from Pinterest, so tell me if it belongs to someone, and I'll change it.

Since the beginning of history, a mystical phenomenon known as the 'Spirit World' had been selecting human challengers at random to bestow unique powers and knowledge upon those successful in the deadly trials. Few have been known to return from the Spirit World. Follow Alista, a vagrant young man who is unexpectedly chosen one ordinary winter night, and swiftly thrown into a forsaken land of mysteries and hidden horrors. Upon entry to the Spirit World, one of the 7 pathways - the strange magic system of the Spirit World - may be selected. These pathways represent domains and laws of nature and existence and are the Spirit World's sole boon to the challenger before releasing them into their new land. Alista chooses the pathway of Entropy; the chaos, randomness, uncertainty, destruction, and disorder of the universe.

Chaos, Entropy, the power of causality. The energy that makes every universe slowly decline and finally perish. The Destruction of Taoism, the birthplace of all demons and also the seed that creates universes. A secret everyone knows, but very few carry. Chaos and Causality, two forces that rule the universe itself. A simple goblin, imprinted a dagger and spent millennia chasing after it. Millions of lives and millions of adventures. His fate is one of high importance. One that will decide the fate of the multiverse itself. But who decided his fate? A Goblin with a pitch black dagger, travelling from universe to universe, acquiring strength and wisdom, all for the sake of reversing karma. Reversing the Heavens. Going against fate itself. And who would make such grandiose plans? Why, but the weakest of all creatures... A mere goblin... ---------------------------------------- This novel is bound to be big. I'll be going through a lot of lives, with a lot of different ideas. It's basically going to be all your favourite stories, blended into one protagonist. I haven't written the whole thing yet, so I'm open to ideas. If you guys want to see something specific you can always comment. Have a read, and hope you enjoy! ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Disclaimer: Cover found on artstation.com

As a girl, Olive loved fantasy. Reading it, writing it, building her world, making it a place she could wrap around herself. A world of bold knights, dashing princes, and cunning sorceresses, it spoke to her in a voice that soothed and excited her, all at once. It told her that a life could be more meaningful, more magical, than the one she was stuck with. As an adult, Olive loved money. Fantasies only last so long, and after her attempt at an epic flopped, she changed tack. Pursuing a career in marketing, she clawed her way up the corporate ladder, throwing off any poor fool that barred her way. But ambition paints a target. Just as she reached the top, becoming CMO of her agency, the bill came due. She never saw the flash, barely felt the bullet, but it ended her climb, right quick. If the curtain fell there, it would have been a fitting coda. A life ruthlessly lived, ruthlessly ended. Then she woke up. But not in the hospital, not at home. In a lush green countryside, by a familiar townscape, brine on the air... ...in the body of a pig girl?! The lowliest of the low, in all of her stories! With no status, magic, or even rights! She might as well be an NPC in a video game! Trapped in the world she wrote as a girl, she must cope with her new reality, leverage her dormant knowledge, and carve whatever path she can. But this world is not as she remembers it. Why is the bold knight such a brute? Why is the dashing prince a cruel princess? Why is the cunning sorceress a ruthless tyrant?! And why are truffles so addictive, all of a sudden?! At least two chapters a week!

Liam's world is turned upside down when his mother dies, and the father he never knew whisks him away to an elite supernatural academy. Thrust into a world of power, mystery, and danger, he struggles to cope with his grief while uncovering abilities he never imagined. But the greatest shock isn’t his powers or the academy’s dark secrets, it’s his undeniable connection to Axel, his sworn enemy. Fate has bound them together, but how can he accept loving a man when he’s never even considered it before? As tensions rise and hidden truths unravel, Liam must navigate a world that challenges everything he thought he knew about family, power, and love.

Hiroto Arakawa is a struggling alchemist running a failing potion shop in a backwater town. His potions technically work, but every single one has a weird, impractical side effect—like a stamina potion that gives you uncontrollable shaking or a strength elixir that only activates when delivering a dramatic monologue. He just wants to scam the occasional desperate adventurer, make enough money to not starve, and avoid blowing up his shop for the third time this month. But everything goes horribly wrong when a rookie adventurer drinks one of his failed potions… and unlocks a legendary skill. Suddenly, his shop is flooded with customers. The adventurer’s guild declares him their official supplier. The nobles demand exclusive rights to his work. The black market starts smuggling his potions at insane prices. Even the Demon Lord wants a bottle. No matter how many times Hiroto insists that he’s not a genius, every attempt to prove himself a fraud only makes him seem more powerful. Now, every major faction in the world is after him, and he just wants to go back to being a nobody. …But first, he has to deal with the kidnapping attempts, guild conspiracies, assassination plots, and a princess who refuses to take “no” for an answer. Why is this happening?!

Lyra is a seven year old girl that moved out of town with her parents to leave in the outskirts of a small village near the woods. She loved the woods but the villagers warned them about the dangers lying in the woods. One day as Lyra was playing in the woods she thought she saw someone. I what she saw one of the dangers in the woods or is it more than that.

Theo, the boy who lost his memory, meets William, the mad scientist who gives him a book that causes him a lot of trouble but also offers him many opportunities. And so, his adventure begins in exploring this world full of secrets and madness

Raven just wants to live a peaceful life is world that demands that she die for crime she didn't commit. Her mother was a notorious Assassin but they could never prove it until after she died on a job. Even then, they could only prove that she killed people not that any of her money was illegally obtained so it all went to Raven and her Father hated her for it. He had her mother blood in her veins. So much so that he had her locked away for the rest of her life.... or so he thought. Follow Raven as she embarks on her journey in a world that tries to swallow her whole at every turn and as she learns the truth about her Mother and about herself. There will be child abuse and general mistreatment present so be forwarned. As the story progresses the supernatural will have a part in this novel so if ghouls and ghosts aren't your thing then I recommend you keep schrolling. Also this is a work of FICTION. Any similarities to a person living or dead is completely coincidental.

"Never fall alone." Taking those words to heart, was a young soldier. The battle stormed on as reinforcements from both sides arrived. Left and right, allies and enemies alike, fell. Before long, each side was exhausted; the atmosphere was moist in blood, and the air stenched of corpses. The young soldier shouted out in determination as he realized his allies were losing. The young soldier and fellow soldiers watched as his enemies shouted gleefully; reinforcements had come. The battle would not end to their liking. "For the kingdom!" A friendly soldier shouted. "For our friends!" Another voice screamed. "For our families!" One echoed. "For our lives!" One ended. Then, the chanting soldiers were plowed through, limbs dismembered, heads decapitated, and lives destroyed. But still, the young soldier stood strong; his sword was tall, and his spirit was wild.

This is a 18 and older it is a bit dark with a lot of violents, blood and gore but also comedy, healing, love and sexy sexy men. Based in a fantasy world with God's and Goddesses, shifters, magical creatures and monsters. There will be magic and battles as our young Rose learns the world she dropped into. From a broken girl to the strongest woman. This is my first time writing so give it a chance please and let me know what you think. Thank you

She's hot as hell, seductive and a one of a kind beauty and she knows it. She wields it as her best weapon. He's Handsome, Rich and everything a woman wants and he knows it but he doesn't care. Meet Katherine Warren and Ian Fergus as the two hard headed and egoistic people gets entangled in a web of love, pain, secrets, revenge and Madness. Will Katherine let go of the Pain and fall in love and Start afresh or will she complete her mission and let the pain consume her And... Will Ian forget his childhood and move forward in life or will that pain he experienced be ever stagnant WARNING!!!!! THIS BOOK CONTAINS GOREY SCENES RATED 18 !!!!!!! BE WARNED

Carrie Evans, a driven and optimistic 21-year-old university student, receives a life-changing full scholarship to TerraNova University, the most prestigious institution in Canada. For Carrie, it’s not just an academic opportunity—it’s a chance to start fresh, leave her past behind, and chase her dreams. Upon arriving, she’s thrilled to reunite with her childhood best friends, Leo and Ava, whose unwavering support feels like a beacon of familiarity in her new world. But things take an unexpected turn when she meets Chang Jae-wook, popularly known as Alex, a cold, enigmatic, and wealthy friend of Leo. With his sharp words and intimidating presence, Alex seems to be everything Carrie should avoid. Yet, despite his aloof demeanor, there’s something hauntingly intriguing about him that she just can’t ignore. As the days turn into weeks, Carrie finds herself drawn into Alex’s life—a world filled with secrets, scars, and a mysterious past he has carefully hidden from everyone. Unintentionally, she stirs up emotions and memories he had long buried, breaking through the walls he’s spent years building. But meddling with Alex’s personal life comes at a cost. The deeper Carrie delves into his past, the more she realizes the depth of his pain and the ripple effect of her actions. Now, it’s up to her to mend what she has unintentionally fractured. Will she rise to the challenge, confronting not only Alex’s demons but her own fears and insecurities? Or will she let her instinct to run away take over, leaving behind yet another unfinished story?

"What are emotions worth in a world of dominance and desire?" Beneath the bustling streets of Bangkok, K&MC thrives as a hidden sanctuary for the elite, where power and desire are auctioned in their purest, most unrestrained forms. Amon and Kay Acainé-Saelau-Charoensuk, heirs to a family empire, are its enigmatic operators-masters of emotional manipulation who balance the ruthless demands of their family business with the forbidden allure of the auction's seductive world. While Amon guards his gelid composure and Kay fights against the chaos of his own impulses, their secret lives at K&MC entangle them in intense, volatile relationships. Khamron Almeida-Chalermchai, a beguiling wildcard, disrupts Kay's carefully constructed control, while Hiran Lunalilo-Sthirasuta, an infatuated advocate, forces Amon to confront desires he cannot suppress. As secrets unravel and personal boundaries blur, the Acainé family finds itself pulled into a web of betrayal, obsession, and desire. But in a world where emotional currency is traded like gold, what is the price of vulnerability-and who will pay it? #BL #Thailand #Romcom #MysteryandPassion #SecretsandLies #Family #FamilyBusiness #MentalDisorder #DarkRomance #BLNovel #NewWriter #LGBT+ #NewStory #Yaoi

If forgotten past. it dangerous man. it truth that should have stayed buried. Velena Nikolayevich thought she was just another woman trying to survive. But when she steps into Ceil Blackthorn's world, she realizes nothing is as it seems. Ceil is powerful, ruthless,and hiding secrets that could destroy everything. he knows her but she doesn't remember him. when a single file unlocked A past she can't recall, Velena is forced into a deadly game of deception betrayal and hidden Truths. was she a victim of the past? order reason It all happened? in a world blood trust is a weapon and love is just another strategy, Velena must decide- will she unkover that truth, or will She Run before it's too late? ● a dark Romance filled with the secrets betrayals and dangerous power plays. ● A past she can't remember a man who won't let her forget. ● nothing is what it seems. And someone wants her gone. welcome to Tangled secrets. are you ready to play?

New students Marcus and his twin sister Veronica join Norway Academy, quickly making friends and stirring curiosity. Marcus shares a tense history with Dara, an old friend turned stranger, but neither reveals the reason behind their rift. Veronica reunites with her childhood friend Sarah, and Hunter starts investigating Marcus and Dara's past, sparking rumors. When confronted, Dara denies knowing why they stopped being friends, leaving their classmates intrigued about the unresolved mystery.

Aria, a young and determined adventurer, embarks on a perilous journey through the desert with her friends Ryker and Kael. As they navigate treacherous sand dunes, avoid deadly creatures, and fight off ruthless raiders, they begin to uncover ancient secrets and mysterious artifacts As they delve deeper into the desert, they discover a powerful crystal that holds the key to unlocking the secrets of a long-lost city. But they're not alone in their quest, and they must fight to survive against formidable foes and overcome treacherous obstacles. Will Aria and her friends be able to uncover the ancient secrets of the desert and unlock the mysteries of the lost city? Or will they succumb to the dangers that surround them?

Story Introduction of Stellar Secrets: The Observer's Pact In a vast, mysterious universe, Beichen Ye from the ancient Beichen Clan has his world upended when black stars rain down on his clan's sacred temple. Amid the chaos, he discovers the powerful Cinnabar Tear. Jiuyao Chamber of Commerce's Qian Sihai detects the energy surge and moves in. Beichen Ye teams up with Chixiao from the Tianlang Battle Group. Together, they confront the mystery of an Observer's fragment and a strange wolf cub. As they explore the universe's secrets, they face the powerful Observers and dark forces. Beichen Ye must unlock the Stellar Secrets and fulfill the Observer's Pact to save the universe. Can he overcome the odds?

This book is intended for readers above the age of 18, as it contains mature content. *** This isn't your regular boy girl romance where the rich and handsome CEO swoops down to save the poor and stuck up lady. No, the reverse is the case here. This time, it is the rich and beautiful CEO who swoops in to save the wreched guy *** It took his heart breaking into a thousand pieces before his luck suddenly changed. He made the decision to alter his course, give up on romance, and concentrate on writing which had always been his passion. He decided on penning a book on criminals. Which led him to delve into dark waters and this is where his passion for the weird began. He began staring into the night while he conducted research for his book, progressively revealing perilous secrets. His world had been invaded by a sinister and mysterious entity, keeping him captive in his flat as the entity now controlled everything that touched him. His thoughts were captured by a haunting voice, a voice he thought belonged to a ghost. His focus had become a lot more fleeting and he was on the verge of total withdrawal from the world. He had no idea that a seductive and breathtakingly attractive she-devil was the monster nearby and he was in for one hell of a fall. What he was missing was that he wasn't merely staring at a fine-looking lady but a cleverly disguised beast looking for an opportunity to feed on a vulnerable man, a man who still has his heart intact, and most likely doesn't know it yet. Would he be able to break the heart of this lady or would he fall right into her powerful and seductive trap? Would you be able to make it out of the she-devil's clutches or would you too become her prey?

Levi (Leh-vee, yes don’t pronounce it wrong or he’ll get upset), a teenage boy, starts college at the prestigious, yet religious Midnight Sun University. However, Levi must deal with keeping his identity safe and trying to make new friends, in what seems like a hostile environment for him. To further complicate matters, he finds himself paired with an unlikely roommate upon moving into the Housing Buildings, all that is until he meets someone who will change his life forever.

Elara, a determined young woman, embarks on a thrilling journey to uncover the hidden truths of her family's past after discovering an enigmatic letter in her late grandmother's attic. This letter hints at long-buried secrets and a connection to an ancient civilization that once thrived in a mysterious town. As Elara delves deeper into her family's history, she encounters Adrian, a charismatic yet enigmatic stranger who seems to have knowledge of her lineage. Together, they follow a cryptic map that leads them to an underground cave filled with remnants of the past. However, as they unravel the mysteries, Elara faces betrayal from Adrian, forcing her to reassess whom she can trust. With the help of local allies and a wise old woman, Elara learns about a family curse linked to an ancient artifact that holds immense power. As she navigates treacherous traps and uncovers shocking revelations, Elara's quest becomes a race against time to prevent those who wish to keep the town's secrets buried from succeeding. The journey tests her courage, intelligence, and resolve as she confronts dark forces and unearths painful truths about her ancestry. As tensions rise and sacrifices are made, Elara emerges transformed but aware that not all shadows have been dispelled. The story culminates in a climactic battle at an ancient temple, where Elara must decide how to wield the power she has uncovered. "Secrets Beneath the Shadows" is a gripping tale of mystery and adventure that explores themes of trust, identity, and the enduring impact of the past. As Elara returns home, she realizes that her journey is far from over; new adventures await, and more secrets linger just beneath the surface.

Secrets in the Shadow follows Ethan Cross, a seasoned investigator whose life is upended when a mysterious case brings him face-to-face with his darkest fears. Set in a city cloaked in secrets, Ethan delves into a labyrinth of betrayal, corruption, and hidden truths. As he uncovers a sinister conspiracy tied to his own past, Ethan is forced to confront not only the enemies lurking in the shadows but also the inner demons he thought he had buried long ago. This novel blends psychological intrigue with edge-of-your-seat suspense, weaving a tale of resilience, redemption, and the enduring battle between light and darkness within us all.

The throne of hell has been long contested by Lucifer and Satan .Both had their era that they ruled. Lucifer ruled at the beginning of human history and Satan ruled till the end of world war 1 and 2. The prestigious title of the Devil was only shared between these two brothers,who were actually twins and were sometimes mistaken as one entity. Lucifer was the demon of pride and Satan, the demon of wrath.Both were powerful so they had every right to rule the empire of demons. Well,everything was rosy until the demons make a declaration .Pride and wrath were no longer the sins that ruled the world,lust was.Yes, the demons wanted Asmodeus, the youngest prince of hell to take the throne. But wait,did they expect Lucifer to swallow his pride or Satan to act like he was not enraged by their demand. Asmodeus,the MC was definitely not into the whole becoming the Devil thing but Lucifer offers him the throne in return for a soul.The soul of the only one not corrupted by Asmodeus' lust which the dominated world at that moment.He is not interested in the throne but is moved by the challenge. Who is that mortal,who dared tempt the devil.She is Maria, an innocent young virgin lady who decided to live a celibate life .Oh that decision would never hold,hell no,not with the god of lust around.