by Cyan_with_a_BH
"You will be a flower that blooms only at night," Madame Sumire once told her. "And if you bloom just right, someone might pluck you from the darkness."Born the only daughter of a low-ranking samurai, Aika Takamura knew loss too young-first her father, then her childhood, and finally her freedom. Sold into the famed Hanabira Teahouse to repay her mother's debts, she was taught to survive in the only way women like her could: through painted smiles and hollow affections.Years pass, and Aika becom…
by PATEL_AZHAR
Synopsis of Ashes of Prosperity: The Hidden Costs of China's Economic Rise by Patel Ajhar Gulamkadar...In the sweeping novel Ashes of Prosperity, Patel Ajhar Gulamkadar unveils the untold story behind China's meteoric economic rise — not through the lens of GDP numbers and towering skyscrapers, but through the lives of those left behind in the shadows of progress.From the smog-choked factories of Guangzhou to the glistening tech hubs of Shenzhen, the narrative follows the intersecting fates of w…
by Creese
Three days before the wedding, Seraphina Vale thought she was living a fairytale.Julian’s penthouse smelled like citrus and cedarwood, the kind of scent you could bottle and name Success. He stood by the kitchen island in sweatpants and no shirt, hair still damp from the gym, smiling at her like she was the prize he never had to chase.“You’re staring,” he teased.Sera smirked over her coffee. “I’m just trying to remember why I said yes.”Julian crossed the room in three long strides, wrapped an ar…
by Darja_Renen
[WARNING: EXPLICIT MATURE CONTENT] An army of human soldiers is being pursued by the vampire commander. He is reducing the number of soldiers and weakening their morale. While looking for shelter from the sunlight, he finds a young widow hiding in a tiny cabin.While her point of view offers a naive insight into the bond they develop, his point of view is much darker. Can be read separately. Enjoy!
by thehandsome_moon
Warning 31 partsI don't own any of these characters but their are some characters in this book I own
by thritter
Secrets... everyone has them. Life is wildly unpredictable, destiny can take a sudden, cruel turn, leaving even the most vibrant lives shattered in an instant. When that moment comes, it pierces through the heart, leaving you powerless. You might possess the strength to change everything but find yourself unable to act.This story unravels a similar story, showing how Zureenab's seemingly ordinary life takes a dangerous and horrifying turn. But the question remains. Who is behind it all?And, more…
by Tatt3d_Violet
This story told through the lens of Ariela (Ari) Romo, a duke's daughter who learns she has healing magic. She is excited for this news, but doesn't realize that because of this she will be put in a forced engagement with the crown prince to serve as his own personal med-kit... AT AGE 8! Ariela spends the rest of her childhood preparing to become the perfect queen by day and preparing her escape at night. She plans a fake kidnapping right before her coming-of-age ceremony to trick the crown prin…
by jackjid
"You’re not my patient. You’re mine."When Iris Vale wakes up in a locked hospital room with no memory of her past and a billionaire claiming to be her fiancé, she knows something is deeply wrong.Bound to a bed, watched constantly, and fed a twisted version of her own life, Iris begins to question everything—especially Alec Draven, the cold, dangerously charming man who says he’s here to “help” her.But when she discovers a hidden note warning her not to trust Alec—and accusing him of murdering he…
by LucasLee
The deep affection beneath the lies, the temporal dislocation, the weight of love and sacrifice, the loneliness and reconciliation of urban couples.
by Infinitysoulmates
After witnessing the brutal death of her mother, Raven goes to live with her aunt in a small town, trying to get away from her past. The past, her mother had tried so hard to protect her from coming to find her. With a vengeful hybrid set out to destroy, Raven surprises him by agreeing to remove the curse that was placed on him by her family.
by xui
When 17-year-old Hiya is sent to live with her late father's best friend in Kolkata, she doesn't expect to fall into the quiet, mysterious rhythm of the Basu family — especially not into the orbit of Dev, the younger son, whose gaze says little but holds too much.Dev is everything she’s not — serious, ambitious, already on his path to becoming a doctor. But beneath his stoic demeanor lies a heart slowly unraveling in her presence.As their lives entwine — through library corners, quiet breakfasts…
by majmajmaj16
Antonio 'Tony' Santa De Leones.The CIA's black sheep. Foul mouthed. Rude. Known for his penchant for pretty little things. A weakness, they said.But Tony beg to differ.Suspended and very bitter. He flies to Italy. Spends one night drowning his regrets in the arms of a beautiful stranger. A man.A mistake? No. Not a mistake.Then, Tony's past comes knocking. His real past.The CIA found out, that he came from a long line of Mafia royalty. Also a black sheep to that family. The CIA wants him to go un…
by AuthorRWK
Two girls who find in each other the family and the sister they never had in their bloodline. Through that bond, they endure a world where each day may be harsher than the last. Between sleepless nights and days with no promise of safety, they keep moving forward, chasing a new kind of home, but this time one built of stone.Two Hearths is an original high fantasy short novel that weaves gentle, introspective themes of slice of life, found family, and quiet magic.The story is written using SPOVNS…
by Eny_Williams
Hanrich Sebastian Bishop, Jr. (Harro), the 25-year-old scion of a business Mogul, was a paragon of perfection. His chiseled features, white hair and piercing blue eyes made him look like a celestial being, earning him the nickname of an Angel. His charming personality, honed from years of navigating high-society circles, had a mesmerizing effect on everyone he met. People were drawn to him like moths to a flame, helpless to resist his captivating smile and effortless charm.But one man remained i…
by Leona_Nakimuli
Lorelei Adams finds love at a time she gave up on it , She finally allows herself to fall in love again.
by Az_livia
She had it all - wealth, power, beauty.But arrogance comes at a price.This is the story of a girl raised by greed, shaped by cruelty, and broken by love she never understood.And Violet - the one person who tried to save her.In the end, she didn't want to be remembered.But you will.
by MarnieeD
'The next batch of players will be arriving soon.' 'Remember to act your part well. Don't step out of bounds. Don't go out of character or you'll suffer the consequences.'In the game world, Faye was nothing but an NPC who owned a bookstore. That was all the players saw, and that was what she was known as, but what if she was more than that? After a meeting with the 'main character' of the game, things take a turn for the NPC Faye and she becomes more aware of her status and the world around her,…
by Oshidele_Oladunni
Ava Sinclair, once the cherished daughter of a wealthy family, finds her world in ruins after her father's mysterious death and the collapse of their company. Now struggling to pay for her younger brother’s life-saving treatments, Ava is drowning in debt with no options left. Just when she’s about to break, Damien Blackwood — a cold, calculating billionaire with a reputation for cruelty , offers her a deal: marry him for one year in exchange for money, protection, and complete financial support.…
by softblfinds
Akiro Tanaka lives a quiet life of sketchbooks, silence, and solitude—until Haru Saito bursts into his world with a camera in hand, a smile too bright, and a whirlwind of chaotic energy. At 23, Akiro is a meticulous graphic novelist, comfortable hiding behind his art. Haru, a 21-year-old film student, is everything Akiro isn’t—spontaneous, expressive, and impossibly magnetic.Forced into shared living by circumstance, the two couldn’t be more different. Akiro craves order; Haru thrives in mess. Y…