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Xiangge grew up in a golden cage. The man who raised him was also the one who destroyed his world. Emperor Mingxuan had killed his parents, taken his throne, and kept him close for eighteen years. No questions were allowed. No answers were given. Silence became Xiangge’s inheritance. To the empire, Mingxuan was a tyrant. To Xiangge, he was everything: jailer, protector, and the only warmth left in a life built from ashes. Until 'it' appeared. 'It' wanted Xiangge’s life. And Mingxuan, for the first time in eighteen years, looked afraid. That's when Xiangge realized: he'd never known his gege at all. The empire is burning. The truth is rising. To keep Xiangge alive, Mingxuan will offer everything he owns: his throne, his blood, his secrets. But some truths kill more surely than any blade. Love protects. Love destroys. This one has done both since the night the magnolia blossoms fell.

Kevin Ward is on the fast track to superstardom, living the dazzling life of a teen Hollywood sensation. But behind the flashing cameras and roaring crowds, something is missing—something only one person can fill. So he steps away from the spotlight and returns home, trading red carpets for classrooms, paparazzi for hallways, and glitz for the familiar comfort of the life he left behind. Back where he grew up, back to normalcy, back with her—the girl who knew him before the fame, before the chaos, before it all. So, he did. He found her. He met her again—but she was never the same. It was like she had become a completely different person, and what puzzled him even more was that she seemed to have no memory of him. Reconnecting won’t be easy, but maybe coming home is exactly what he needs to find himself… and her. Written in FIRST P.O.V. after the prologue. [AN: This story is quite different from my other novels. This is fast-paced and has fewer details/descriptions. Most of the characters are 18 years old, so expect teenage banter, angst, and, of course, romance. There are also some morally grey scenes. You've been warned.]

[Content Warning:This story contains depictions of abuse, trauma, family neglect, PTSD, suicidal thoughts, sacrifices/ritual themes, non-consensual situations, and major character death.] Reader discretion is strongly advised. A boy like a ghost among the living neither scorned nor cherished, only forgotten. All he has is a heart that aches to be seen. , He dreams of warmth, of purpose, of hearing someone call him mine. when love and hope wrap around his throat like silk it feels like salvation. warmth floods his quiet world. For the first time, at least he belongs. But blessings in this empire are never free. Every light casts a shadow, and even kindness may demand a price no soul can bear. In his search for warmth, he will learn how easily light can burn, and the light that finds him may burn brighter, and crueler, than he ever imagined. author note: am new at this so please be nice, am writing for fun also English is not my first language.

•⋅⊰∙∘☽✼☾∘∙⊱⋅• Senior year was supposed to be Noah Valentine's glow-up. New wardrobe. New reputation. This was finally his chance to prove he wasn't the same awkward boy bullies could easily prey on. Then his mom got remarried... And his new stepbrother turned out to be Adrien Fell. Rich. Arrogant. Straight. Gorgeous of course, is determined to ruin his year all over again-except when he's glaring at his dates, interfering with his plans, or (annoyingly) acting like he actually cares. Enemies? Definitely. Step-siblings? Unfortunately. Attraction? ...Yeah, that's the goddamn problem. Between jealous exes, revenge plots, family secrets and obsessed stalkers, Noah's's "best year ever" is spiraling out of control. But maybe-just maybe-the boy he was never supposed to want is the one who's been waiting for him all along. [MATURE CONTENT, EVENTUAL SMUT] (What to expect) •Family murder mystery •Enemies to lovers •Forced proximity •Yandere stalker •Eventual smut (very graphic) •Taboo relationship •GL side couple •Love triangle •⋅⊰READER CHALLENGE⊱⋅• ° 30 power stones [ONE BONUS CHAPTER] ° 5 GOLDEN TICKETS [THREE BONUS CHAPTERS]

When Leora’s curiosity becomes appetite, she crosses the line into her sister Celine’s carefully constructed life—entangling herself with Kaylin, a man whose power is currency and whose attention is a weapon. The result is a slow, deliberate unraveling: political alliances, personal betrayals, and a love that is never meant to be healthy.

‘Of all things that happen in my life, why is it a transmigration?’ That question kept lingering on my mind when I was first dropped in this esper-guide world. I thought I could live my life peacefully and watched the story unfold from the sideline, but... "I want you to become my esper, Ethan." The guide and main character of this world, Ilyas Anderson, chased after my heart instead. . I only post on Webnovel and Scribblehub.

"Satisfy me, or suffer!" Since childhood, Carabella never received affection from her family. Her mother died of illness while her father gambled away everything until his debts piled up. When Carabella turned 18, her father sold her to a perfectionist CEO named Jefferson. He'd looked down on her since childhood, straining their relationship. But now that their fates are intertwined, Jefferson began to see Carabella in new light! He falls head over heels for her and wanted to make her his but can he protect her from his fiancée, Larissa. To keep her close, he employed her as his housekeeper and personal assistant. But can he really protect her from the world and win her love? Will he successfully break his engagement with Larissa and chase Carabella back before it's too late?

Two teens were born to be sworn enemies. Living just across the street but not even for once, they speak nicely to each other. Everything is always tense around them; whether at school or at home. Minghao, the son of the Hot Sichuan House brings up his name so well. He's hot; tall, milky white skin with athletic features, just like a Hot Sichuan Fish Soup, spicy but addicting. He is the polar opposite of Yi Chen, the son of the Sweet Pork Bun Store. Just like the silken tofu and fluffy steam bun, that's how his personality is; soft, cute, demure, bubbly and fluffy. These two are the epitome of water and oil; combined them two and the kitchen will turn disaster. The war between them simmer a bit when the two attend a different college. Yi Chen experience a freedom for the first time in his life. No evil glare from Minghao, no rivalry games, no bickering at the street in the middle of the night, no pranks, nothing. But, the serene doesn't last long. Somehow, Minghao is back at the town, even enrolling in the same college as Yi Chen. What make things worst is, he is now his roommate! Every step that Yi Chen takes is somehow under surveillance from now on. At first, Yi Chen thought Minghao is just a nosy roommate who only getting into his nerves. But when he deliberately sabotaging his romance with a senior student; Yi Chen had enough. He decided to retaliate. But, shockingly, Minghao's reaction is far from what Yi Chen expected. Instead of dating Senior Yu, he chose to reject her bluntly. And from that moment, Minghao keeps bugging Yi Chen, as if that man belongs to him. Unconsciously, Yi Chen somehow enjoys the attention from Minghao. He even feels jealous when he sees Minghao with another classmate; Eric. The unknown feeling makes Yi Chen afraid, thus, he chose to stay away from Minghao. What will happen to them in the end? Is this love? Is the hate truly a hate, or just a barrier to facade a true feelings that they had for each other?

Snow bites deeper than steel, and cages leave scars no eyes can see. Q97 is not a boy with a name—he is a number, an experiment carved from cruelty in the underground labs by vampires. In a world where hybrids are treated as disposable tools, his only hope is escape. Guided by the secret writings of those who came before him, he follows a path dug by rabbits and buried in whispers, chasing freedom through tunnels that lead toward human lands. But freedom has a price: the moment he crosses the border, he can never return. Never again to the castle’s red spires. Never again to the rose garden. Never again to the one vampire who gave him warmth when the world froze him numb. Sir Draven—the quiet gardener with golden eyes who carved clumsy little sculptures of ice just for him. Roses that melted by morning. A kindness that should not have existed. A memory Q97 cannot take with him, yet cannot leave behind. This is not a story of quick love or easy salvation. It is a slow journey of survival, longing, and fragile bonds that burn against the cold. A tale for those who believe that even in the darkest experiments, even under cages and snow, a single rose can bloom. ***** This is a slowburn, character-driven story. If you love emotional depth, healing & growing arcs, and found-family themes, this is for you. Stick around past chapter 10, that's when the heart of the story begins to unfold. Warning: mpreg, almost all male experiments have wombs. Please proceed with caution if you are uncomfortable. Romance will start when MC is older, Thank you ^^

He’s sunshine. He’s a cold blade. They’re doomed from the start. -------------------------------------------------------- Alex, the Crown Prince of Vellara who wants anything except a throne, wakes up in a brothel on the morning he’s supposed to meet his Court Mage, William. A man with cold eyes, sharper wit, and a past that turns touch into danger. Their first meeting crashes and burns so publicly that the king snaps and delivers an ultimatum: "One week to get along, before you're magically bound for life". Alex refuses to be tied to someone who clearly despises him; William refuses to serve a prince who shows up late and smiling. So they strike a secret pact: cooperate, sabotage the binding, and find a way to send William as far from court as possible. Simple. Clean. Emotion-free. Until they’re first mission becomes a deadly trap. When enemies start hunting them through lonely corridors and silent forests, saving each other turns into instinct, not duty. And the magical bond they wanted to avoid may become the one thing that might keep them alive. Forced proximity, slow-burn longing, and sharp edges softened by accident. A sunshine prince and his guarded mage caught in a fate neither of them chose.

#Mature# She ran from the mafia… and into a deal with the devil. Desperate to save her family, Dora agrees to Dante Bellini’s ruthless offer: carry his child in exchange for his protection. But Dante isn’t the gentleman he appears to be—he’s colder, darker, and far more dangerous. And when the time comes to give up the baby, Dora realizes she can’t. Worse, Dante only wants the child… not her. Disclaimer: There’s a reason why I tagged it as DARK. The characters will stay true to their personality and backstory. Don’t expect anything different.

Artis Hart never expected to see Ethan Brewer again. On Christmas Eve in 2009, they nearly had something. But it ended before it began. Now eight years later, when an accident lands Artis in the hospital and Ethan at her bedside, old feelings resurface quickly and so do the doubts that tore them apart. He remembers the way things ended. She remembers the hurt. Neither of them is sure if the timing is finally right, or if history is about to repeat itself. Told through dual perspectives and timelines, Christmas Lights traces the fragile line between first love and second chances. Artis and Ethan must decide whether the bond they once shared can survive the truth of who they’ve become. +++ Hii, Kai here. So "Christmas Lights" is a pretty atypical book (especially on Webnovel) because each chapter only has a maximum of 100 words. But you are in for a ride because less words = more emotions pumped into them. This is a work I am very proud of and wrote during a difficult period in life. Hope you enjoy reading it as much as I enjoyed writing it. I've been writing professionally for 10 years and now I'm on Webnovel to practice consistency. I'm not that good with writing blurbs but I can assure you that my writing is great. It'll be wonderful if you decide to give me and my books a chance. If you liked the story, consider adding the book to your library and leaving a review. You can also contact me via my socials. Instagram: @kaitsukama Twitter: @kaitsukama Reddit: @kaitsukama And if you want to support me, you can also buy me a ko-fi! You can find me @kaitsukama :) Thank you and see you again!

Princess Yseldra calls me sweet things. She whispers sinful ones. When the king and queen passed, her treatment toward me changed.

Han and Choi Seung have been in a relationship for years. Although it's not a very healthy relationship because both of them are facing a lot in their lives, and it's hard to survive in the business, but they are holding each other until a former idol Chae won joins the international affairs faculty as a junior of Han. And things take a new turn. Han first hate him but of his reputation that was the cause that his idol career ended but slowly when things started to clear in between them. And Han starts to feel attracted towards him. Choi seungmin really like han so he did everything to bring him back. Untill his darkside and past come infornt of him. That is hard for han to believe. Because he know a very different choi Seung. Will han be able to cope with the situation or will leave him and go to Chae won.?

Lance Dixon is drowning in a debt that isn’t his. His parents’ financial mistakes have fallen entirely onto him, and his life has collapsed into a constant struggle to stay afloat. He has never denied what he is. Lance is a masochist, and most people he’s dated couldn’t handle that truth. Every relationship ended the same way, leaving him with needs no one was willing to meet. Everything shifts on a night he drinks too much and ends up venting to a stranger. In a mix of frustration and alcohol, Lance jokes that he’d sell himself to anyone willing to pay off his debt. The stranger, Ansel Lowell, doesn’t brush it off. He asks how much. And when Lance tells him, Ansel offers a deal: three months living under his terms, in exchange for clearing the debt completely. The deal is straightforward and seems almost like relief. But as the days pass, the dynamic between them deepens in ways neither expected. What began as a simple exchange grows into a connection that is far more consuming, and far more dangerous, than either of them intended. [Excerpt] Lance meant to pull away when Ansel stepped closer, but his body didn’t move. Ansel’s hand hovered near his jaw, just close enough to make Lance’s breath catch. “Do you understand what you agreed to?” Ansel asked quietly. Lance swallowed. “You’re paying off my debt. I stay with you for three months. That’s it.” A hint of a smile tugged at Ansel’s mouth, which made him more dangerous because of it. “No, Lance. That’s the surface of it. I want you to hear the truth.” Lance’s pulse stumbled. Ansel leaned in just enough that Lance could feel the warmth of his breath. “I’m going to take up space in your life. I’m going to have you when I want you. I’m going to learn every weakness you try to hide, and I will use them. I will claim you, piece by piece, until you can’t tell where your choices end and mine begin.” Lance exhaled shakily. “Do you worst Mr. Lowell, I can handle it.”

"You don’t get a choice, little omega. You belong to us now." Elara has always been sheltered—protected by her father, kept pure, untouched. But when his debts to the brutal Bloodmoon Pack come due, he offers her as payment: a virgin omega sold to four ruthless Alpha wolves. Kael – The merciless Alpha Prime. His word is law, and his hunger for her is relentless. Riven – The cold, calculating strategist. He watches, waits, and plans his claim. Jax – The wild, untamed enforcer. Rough hands, rough words, and a possessiveness that borders on madness. Lucian – The seductive, dangerous rogue. His touch is a poison she craves. They are monsters in the form of men, and they want her—not just as a possession, but as their mate. Now, Elara is trapped in a world of dark desire, primal instincts, and brutal passion. She’s theirs to claim, to protect… and to ruin. But when her heat hits, will she fight them—or beg for more? Why You’ll Love It: Virgin Omega x Four Dominant Alphas – No choosing, no sharing—just complete possession. Dark Romance – Forced marriage, primal instincts, and a heroine who doesn’t know how much she’ll crave their touch. Possessive, Obsessive Heroes – They don’t just want her body—they want her soul. Omegaverse Heat & Knotting – When her first heat comes, there’s no escape. "You can fight us, little one. But your body was made for ours."

Lila needs a miracle before Christmas. Adrian needs redemption before his career ends. Neither expects the holidays to trap them in a fake-sweet, painfully intimate partnership—one that turns every practice into tension and every snow-lit night into temptation. But someone is out to ruin their holiday comeback, and this winter romance might cost them everything.

In the middle of a rainy night, the sound of a crying child could be heard. As lights got turned on in a building an elderly woman came out of the building holding an umbrella. "What is going on out here?" The woman caught the sound of the crying child and followed the sound until she found a human child laying on the ground crying out in pain. The child's left arm was bleeding and covered in scars. "By Buddha! What did this!?" The woman looked around but couldn't see anyone else around, so she gently picked up the crying child and carried it back into the building she came from. "Don't worry, little one, you're safe now." Original from Wattpad Discord: https://discord.gg/HfcEVXGahr

He read the blasted book once, and now, he's in it?! Elias Quinn never cared for his sister’s obsession with that mafia romance novel. He skimmed it once, remembered a few dramatic plot twists, and moved on with his life. Until he wakes up in the story as a background character. He’s not the 'fated' Omega. He’s not even important. So why is the ruthless Mafia Alpha suddenly obsessed with him? The plot’s gone off the rails. So has the Alpha.

I was an ordinary girl... until the day a mysterious note appeared: "If you wish to learn the truth of your brother's death- Climb to the top of the Sanctum of Trials." For two years, I chased a ghost - the murderer who brutally took away the only family I had left. My parents died in a plane crash when I was young, and my kind older brother was the last light in my life... until he was taken from me too. Grief became rage. Love became obsession. Revenge became my only purpose to live. And then - the portal swallowed me. When I opened my eyes, I stood inside a colossal Tower that connects countless doomed worlds, surrounded by people from different planets, eras, races, and bloodlines - humans, elves, dwarves, orcs, even newborn gods. A glowing System screen appeared, announcing us as participants chosen to climb for the entertainment of gods who lurk beyond the skies. Each of the 100 floors contains a world on the verge of collapse - a tragic story doomed to repeat forever. To ascend, we must save that world's ending while trapped inside the life of a character who belongs there. If we fail... we die.