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His family was slaughtered. His dragons were poisoned. His throne, stolen. Prince Drexo Dragarian was meant to rule Astarous. Instead, he became its most wanted fugitive. But the one who should hate him the most, chose him for love. Maria Woodland. The sister of the man who destroyed his house. The deadliest sword in Snowland. She didn’t just betray her bloodline, she became his greatest weapon. Together, they rise without dragons, carving through kingdoms with steel, strategy, and a love that was never meant to exist. But in a world built on alliances and power, love is a liability. A broken engagement threatens their army. A king rises to crush them. And betrayal begins to grow from within. As war spreads across the nine kingdoms, Drexo must fight for more than a throne. Because the woman who made him unstoppable, might also be the reason he loses everything.

The Billionaire’s Forsaken Bride On what should have been the happiest day of her life, Ariana Vale is abandoned at the altar by the man she loves. Publicly humiliated and accused of a betrayal she never committed, she is cast aside by Damian Wolfe—the cold, powerful billionaire who once swore to protect her. Broken but not defeated, Ariana disappears, carrying a life-changing secret. Five years later, she returns—no longer the naive woman who begged for love, but a successful and independent force in her own right. By her side is a brilliant little boy who shares the unmistakable features of the Wolfe dynasty. Damian is stunned when he discovers the truth. The woman he discarded has risen beyond his reach… and the child he never knew exists calls another man “father.” Determined to reclaim what he lost, Damian sets out to win Ariana back. But trust, once shattered, is not easily rebuilt. As buried secrets surface and old enemies close in, they must confront the painful past that tore them apart. In a world ruled by wealth, power, and pride, can love survive betrayal? Or is this billionaire already too late to claim his forsaken bride?

The black forges beneath Mount Ashen rang with hellish clamor as the Usurper Mordren forged the Ember Crown. Wrought from star-fallen iron and the screaming souls of a hundred slain kings, the relic burned with unnatural fire. Whosoever wore it could command the arcane arts of every realm: silence the ancient songs of the high elves, turn the hammers and axes of the mountain clans against their sworn lords, bend the tempests to his fury, and bind the very blood of men to his merciless will. The free houses of men, elves, dwarves, and halflings set aside their ancient grudges and rose as one in rebellion. At the bloody Battle of the Nine Keeps, amid rivers of steel and sorcery, the Crown was torn from Mordren’s brow. It was carried in triumph to the Arcane Citadel, sealed in the deepest vault, and guarded by the Grand Maester and wards woven in ages long forgotten. Yet Mordren did not die. Neither body nor spirit perished that day. He fled into the deepest shadows, his hatred a living flame, whispering promises of fire and vengeance upon the winds that carried his voice across the realm. Thus spoke the last Oracle of Eldergrove with her dying breath: “When the Ember Crown calls to a boy of no great house, the Company shall be sworn. One bearer, three bloodlines, four true hearts. They shall tread the long and bitter road of flame… or all sorcery, all kingdoms, and all hope shall fall into everlasting night.” Fourteen harsh winters passed.

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At 32, Seo-yeon has nothing. No degree. No career. No family. No future. Only manhwa. She reads stories about people who regress and fix their lives. She laughs at them. Because reality doesn't work like that. Until the night she decides to die. And wakes up... Seven days before she lost everything in her life.

Isabella Martinez’s life shatters in one night. Dragged from her waitress job by loan sharks, she’s thrown onto an auction stage and sold like property to pay her father’s five-million-dollar gambling debt. Terrified and powerless, she watches as wealthy men bid on her future until HE walks in. Dante Moretti. The most dangerous man in New York. A billionaire mafia don who built a twelve-billion-dollar empire on blood and fear. When his cold grey eyes lock on hers, everything changes. He bids ten million dollars without hesitation, buying her in front of everyone. Bella expects horror. Expects to become his slave, his toy, his victim. Instead, she discovers something far more dangerous: Dante Moretti has a code. He protects women and children. He kills traitors without mercy but honors loyalty above all. And despite his brutality, despite the violence she witnesses, despite every reason she should run she’s falling for the devil who bought her. But loving a mafia king comes with deadly consequences. The Russian mob wants revenge. A traitor within Dante’s own family wants him dead. And Bella now seen as his greatest weakness becomes the target of every enemy he’s ever made. Forced to choose between the innocent girl she was and the warrior she needs to become, Bella must learn to fight, to kill, and to embrace the darkness. Because in Dante’s world, there are only two options: become the mafia queen who stands beside him… Or die. From sold at auction to ruling an empire. From victim to queen. From captive to the most dangerous woman in the underworld. This is the story of a girl who was bought for five million dollars and became worth five billion. Welcome to the mafia. Welcome to love. Welcome to war.

Talent and change, those two define humanity. But if you lack neither innate talent nor do you possess the ability to change, what are you? As a freshman at Laxus Flare Academy, Elliot Elanderin is surrounded by geniuses and talents you couldn’t find anywhere else. Compared to them, or anyone really, Elliot is pathetically ordinary, someone without a defining skill, role, or value. One day, after battling with his inner thoughts once more, he hears a sound that felt outside of this world. That sound leads him to a girl. A girl who embodies everything he wasn’t. Elliot begins to learn about not her talent, not her looks, but her. And along the way, she learns about him as well. As that friendship flourishes, he begins to learn more about the friends he was already surrounded by. New relations develop, both platonic and romantic. New struggles are revealed, both internal and external. With these new conflicts, Elliot’s life grows increasingly chaotic. After each one, more questions arise. Fortunately, he only had to answer one. Who do I want to become? ------------------------------------------------- What to expect: -Character Driven Drama - Internal monologues - Heavily psychological and philosophical narrative -Slow burn connections -A coming of age story set in New York More tags: Psychological, philosophical, daily life, school life, drama (This story is already posted on Tapas, Scribblehub, and Royal road by me. In the description of them my ownership is mentioned)

In a city where fear spreads quietly, a series of calculated murders leaves behind one chilling signature—the mark of a killer known only as Ghost Eyes. Detective Song Kang Min leads a small but determined CID team, working alongside the sharp-minded Kang Ara, whose instincts as both an investigator and a reporter bring her dangerously close to the truth. As bodies continue to appear with no signs of struggle, no witnesses, and no mistakes, one thing becomes clear—the killer is not just careful, but precise beyond understanding. While the investigation deepens, those closest to the case begin to unravel in their own ways. Kang Min balances the weight of the case with raising his younger sister, Song Ji Won, while Ara tries to protect her own sister, Ha Eun, who secretly starts digging into the case on her own—unaware of how close danger truly is. Just when the team begins to understand the pattern, everything changes. A new victim appears. Same mark. Different method. A copycat has emerged. Unlike Ghost Eyes, this new killer makes mistakes—signs of struggle, traces left behind, imperfect execution. But what he lacks in precision, he makes up for in unpredictability. The line between the original killer and the imitation begins to blur, threatening to mislead the investigation and put more lives at risk. As the body count rises, secrets begin to surface beyond the murders themselves. Powerful figures like Seo Eun Sang, a wealthy CEO with hidden ties, and Prosecutor Lee Tae Jun, who oversees the case, remain deeply involved—each playing roles that seem ordinary on the surface, yet increasingly significant as the truth edges closer. With two killers moving in the shadows—one flawless, one flawed—the CID team must untangle deception from design before more lives are lost. But in a case where perfection hides in silence and imitation creates chaos, the most dangerous truth may not be who is killing— …but who has been watching all along.

Maya Windget moves to New York City ready to embrace independence and begin a new chapter of her life at NYU. There, she meets Calvin, a charming local whose warmth and confidence quickly draw her in. Not long after their friendship begins, Calvin proposes. Six months later, Maya says yes, believing she has found the love she has always dreamed of. But what begins as devotion slowly turns into something else—dependency, distance, and heartbreak. Shattered but determined, Maya must rebuild herself piece by piece. In the process, she discovers her own strength, her worth, and the power of loving herself first. Along the way, she meets Rege, a charismatic and mature man who shows her what healthy, fulfilling love truly feels like. Resurgence is a story of heartbreak, resilience, and a woman rising again—stronger, wiser, and unafraid.

THE ASCENDED GAMBIT A decade ago, Adrian Cross was a street rat who watched the love of his life fall down a flight of stairs. Now, he is the Crown Alpha of Aurelion, forced into a televised marriage trial to save his throne. But the first stop on his royal tour is the Gilded Zest, the most exclusive restaurant in the Golden Sector. The owner is Elliot Dane, the boy who survived the fall and transformed into a charismatic, millionaire mogul with a dangerous biological secret. When a nine-year-old eco-protestor with the King's obsidian eyes drops from the rafters, the secret is out. The Crown demands an heir. The Omega demands his freedom. And in a world where biology is destiny, the rules of engagement just changed.

Six guardians. Five demons bound by blood. One lie holding the world together. On the last human continent, demons wage an endless war against mankind. Chosen as the Dark Guardians, five warriors borrow demonic power by offering their own blood — believing they fight to save what remains of humanity. As truths are buried by those in power, enemies are shaped by lies, and blood is offered beyond its limit, the guardians must face the question no weapon can answer: Who is the real enemy — and what happens when a demon loses control… or a human doesn’t?

In the glittering, high-stakes world of Aurelia Bay’s beauty empire, Fiona Flare’s life shatters on what was meant to be her engagement night. Dumped by her fiancé for someone “more aligned with his trajectory,” she drowns her heartbreak in vodka and neon at the exclusive Eclipse Lounge. There, in a haze of bass and shadows, she collides with a mysterious stranger—tall, commanding, storm-gray eyes, hands that know exactly how to unravel her. No names. No promises. Just one raw, unforgettable night of passion that leaves her marked, aching, and blissfully unaware of who he really is. Weeks later, two pink lines on a pregnancy test turn her world upside down. Single, jobless, and determined, Fiona vows to raise the baby alone—no handouts, no hunting for the man who vanished at dawn. But fate has other plans. Unknowingly, Fiona lands a dream job at Voss Éclat—the city’s dominant beauty conglomerate—run by none other than Martin Mole, the enigmatic CEO who still dreams of emerald silk and the woman who slipped out of his bed without a trace. As Fiona rises in the company, sparks fly during tense meetings and late-night strategy sessions. Martin recognizes her instantly but keeps his distance, watching, waiting, torn between his guarded heart and the fierce woman carrying his child. What starts as corporate tension ignites into forbidden desire, corporate sabotage, family secrets, and a slow-burn revelation that could destroy everything—or build an empire stronger than either of them imagined. A story of heartbreak turned fire, one reckless night turned legacy, and two people who must decide whether to fight fate… or finally surrender to it. Secret baby. Slow-burn chemistry. Power, passion, and a bump neither saw coming.

Chi-Ho Park is a quiet boy who has never talked to any girl in his life. He only cares about his studies and prefers to stay alone. But everything starts to change when he moves into a new apartment. There, he meets Somi Park… a girl who lives on the same floor as him. They see each other almost every day. Sometimes from their balconies… sometimes by chance. But even after one year… they still can’t talk properly. For Chi-Ho, even saying “hello” feels like the hardest thing in the world. Yet slowly, small moments begin to connect them... a simple math problem, a shy “thank you,” and a few awkward greetings. Is this the beginning of his first love… or something that will only bring him pain? A sweet and funny story of awkward love, silent feelings, and two people who are close… yet so far away.

Niko Samuel’s life was ordinary—until the King died and a corrupt Prince seized the throne. Invaded and betrayed, Niko was dragged into a brutal war that would scar him forever. When he finally returns home, his city is gone, his family sold into slavery, and everything he loved destroyed. Now, armed with nothing but rage and determination, Niko will hunt down the corrupt and powerful. In a world of betrayal and bloodshed, one man’s vengeance could change everything—or consume him entirely. The Punisher: Grand Vengeance—revenge has a new name. Disclaimer This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places, and events are either products of the author's imagination or used fictitiously. Any resemblance to actual events, locales, or persons, living or dead, is entirely coincidental. The maps and geography depicted in this novel are also fictional and should not be taken as accurate representations of real-world locations.

Alpha Kael Dravenwood has one mission: kill the rogue wolf who murdered his Luna three years ago. He has tracked Ember Blackthorn across four territories, watching her slaughter his allies without mercy. She is death in wolf form, cursed by the Moon Goddess herself, wanted by every pack in the Northern Territories. When he finally corners her in the Forsaken Lands, the mate bond slams into him like a physical blow. His wolf recognizes her immediately. His soul screams to claim her. His duty demands her execution. Ember feels it too, and her reaction is rage. She rejects him on sight, silver blade still wet with blood from his patrol wolves. She tells him the Luna he mourns was a monster who deserved worse than death. That his precious Silvercrest Pack is built on the bones of innocent wolves his father slaughtered. That she will never submit to the bloodline that destroyed her family. Kael should kill her where she stands. Instead, he chains her in silver and drags her back to his territory as his prisoner. He will break her defenses, extract the truth, and make her pay for what she took from him. But rival Alphas are circling with armies, determined to claim the bounty on Ember's head. His Beta is demanding her public execution. His pack is questioning his leadership. And worst of all, every moment in her presence makes the bond stronger, makes his wolf more feral with the need to protect her instead of punish her. She knows secrets that could destroy everything he built. He holds the power to end her life with a single command. The mate bond does not care about their hatred. It only knows they belong to each other. One of them will have to break first.

Zoe Mitchell is three days from sleeping in her car when Marcus Hale makes an offer she cannot refuse. Five thousand dollars to be his girlfriend for one weekend business retreat. Smile pretty, don't embarrass him, and pretend they are madly in love. She thinks it is desperation. He calls it an opportunity. One weekend becomes one month. One month becomes a carefully staged six-month relationship complete with paparazzi photos, charity galas, and Marcus's hand possessively on her waist at every corporate event. Zoe tells herself it is just business. The money pays her rent. The designer clothes are just costumes. The way Marcus looks at her like she is his entire world is just really good acting. Then his ex-fiancée crashes their fake engagement party with proof that Zoe is a paid actress. The humiliation is public, brutal, and livestreamed to two million people. Zoe runs, shattered and betrayed. Marcus follows. He has exactly one chance to tell her the truth. He has been in love with her since they were kids in the same broken neighborhood. Since she shared her lunch with him when his mom forgot to pack one. Since she smiled at the scholarship boy like he mattered. He built an empire just to be worthy of her. The fake relationship was never fake. It was the only way the terrified billionaire knew how to get close to the girl who never saw him as anything but her childhood friend. Now he has to prove that every touch, every kiss, every whispered promise was real.

In a world that has ceased to turn—where the sun’s rays carry a lethal curse and the cold machines of Peterumman steal childhoods to forge them into weapons—Unit 009 is born. With no names and no memories, only a metal label etched into their wrists, Nugia and his comrades must survive the brutality of Instructor Varkas and the dark ambitions of Lord Vier. Amidst the clanging of steel and the hum of mana circuits, they seek a long-lost harmony in the 'Symphony of the Still Earth.' Can humanity truly bloom in a soil that has already died?

Lafayette is a ophan, and everyone around him makes sure he knows he is worth nothing. The mirage of choice will soon arive and he wants nothing more than to prove everyone wrong by becoming a Ascendent, but like most of his life, things go wrong when he meets a injured stranger at his doorstep.

Mike came to Ibadan with a simple plan-serve his country, earn some money, and build a better future for his family. But one ordinary evening changed everything. A familiar face from his past... A simple attempt to reconnect... And then-betrayal, humiliation, and a brutal attack that nearly cost him his life. Beaten, broken, and left for dead, Mike makes a vow he cannot take back: He will get revenge. What follows is not just anger... but patience. Not just pain... but strategy. As the days pass, Mike hides behind the mask of a quiet NYSC corper, while secretly watching, calculating, and planning something far more dangerous than anyone expects. But revenge comes at a cost. Secrets will be exposed. Lives will change forever. And when the final move is made... there will be no turning back. In a world where justice fails, Mike creates his own. But when the dust settles... will victory taste sweet-or bitter?

⚠️ Mature Content Warning: This novel contains graphic depictions of violence, sexuality, strong language, and adult themes. Reader discretion is advised. Aria Vale seems ordinary a quiet café worker, gentle and unassuming, living a modest life hidden in plain sight. But when the sun sets, she becomes Dark Nexus, the shadow feared across the globe. A cyber-ghost, elite covert operative, and master strategist, she dismantles criminal empires while building her own secret dominions: a luxury jewelry brand, a multi-million-dollar real estate company, and a global cybersecurity network all under the radar of the world she protects. When Viktor Kade, a ruthless criminal mastermind, begins targeting those she cares about, Aria must escalate her operations, navigating treacherous political intrigue, betrayals, and high-stakes danger. At the same time, her heart struggles between love, desire, and the threats surrounding her. Lucien Hale, her once-fiancé, grows cold and distant, while her mysterious adopted sister lingers in the shadows, her own plans yet unknown. As the lines between Aria Vale and Dark Nexus blur, she must survive attacks that are both physical and psychological, all while protecting the people who can’t even begin to understand the life she leads at night. When the enigmatic Dante Ravencroft elite cyber strategist and secretly a feared Mafia lord begins to circle closer, Aria’s two worlds collide in ways that will ignite forbidden desire, test loyalties, and push her to the edge of everything she thought she knew. In a city where corruption is currency and shadows conceal deadly secrets, Dark Nexus is unstoppable but even the strongest masks hide vulnerabilities. Will Aria maintain her hidden empire, or will love, betrayal, and danger finally unmask her?