by _rosetavarid
Josep frowned as he looked at the few newspapers spread out on the table. In an instant, he understood Annelie's point. Seeing the seriousness of the situation, Josep waved his hand to the guards who were still in the room.‘Leave us.’ he ordered.As soon as the guards left and the door closed. The atmosphere in the room became more private.Annelie, who had been watching Josep's movements unconsciously, sensed that something was different. Those orderly and deliberate movements, as if the leader w…
by monange25
*****Excerpt*****“Don’t,” she whispered, her words shaky and desperate. “Please, Raph, don’t.”“Don’t what?” he murmured, his lips brushing her collarbone now.“This isn’t right. We shouldn’t…”“But we have,” he countered, his voice unwavering.Her knees threatened to give way, her strength faltering against the onslaught of sensation. She felt his hands on her shoulders, firm but not unkind, as he turned her to face him. Her heart hammered wildly as he lifted her with ease, placing her on the edge …
by VickyWinter
Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned, especially when that woman was a mother.Lady Lucinda would do just about anything to keep her adorable little boy out of the clutches of her ex fiance; his apparent father, so it was no suprise when she signed the contract offered by the most feared Lord of their continent . The man rumored to have killed every fiancee sent his way. It takes a devil to know another as she wasn’t surrounded by good rumors either. A witch, a venomous bitch, two faced hag— wh…
by Daoist4ukYEX
Everyone in the capital city says that the crown prince of the current dynasty is the epitome of a gentleman in appearance but a scoundrel at heart, a prime example of a beast in human clothing. Whoever opposes him is swiftly dealt with thoroughly. Moreover, he acts with such dexterity that no evidence is left for others to criticize. The imperial censor, rubbing his forehead, remarks, "He's a ruthless one." Ever since he married a sweet and soft - spoken wife, the court officials have started i…
by Alisen_95
When Celia actually dared to reject the marriage offer from the Crown Prince, her father confronts her with a decision. She can choose to apologize to the Prince and become his third concubine or she has to marry one of the men her father had selected. One worse than the other. But what is that? Can she really believe her own eyes? Did her father really pick a jewel like that for her? Well, if she has to die anyways, then by a hot guy like the cruel Grand Duke! Celia knows what she wants if she …
by Citaro
Marie always thought her life was meant to be spent as an afterthought. As a girl whose parents favored her boyfriend, whose final sacrifice to save him led to her downfall, and whose life ended in a painful haze of regret, she'd convinced herself that her existence amounted to nothing. Even her own death was a decision she made—not out of courage, but despair.But death, it seems, wasn’t the end.When Marie awakes, she’s no longer the broken girl on a hospital bed but Elisha, the young daughter o…
by writterobk
Evelyn Hart, a talented but emotionally scarred architect, has spent years building a new life under a borrowed identity. After the tragic death of her best friend, Sophia, Evelyn assumed Sophia’s name to escape her own troubled past. Now, she’s hired to restore a crumbling 19th-century mansion, where she meets Liam Carter, a charming historian with a mysterious air. As they work together, their connection deepens, and Evelyn begins to let her guard down. But Liam has secrets of his own. Unbekn…
by iciichann
Seira Fallon, murdered at 18, awakens as Irina Helgrave, the hated villainess of an unread novel. As Irina, she faces a doomed fate in a love triangle with the male lead, Noah, his cousin Ezra, and the maid Celine, who despises her. Meanwhile, 28-year-old Seth Carver , heartbroken and grieving his murdered family, is sent back to his 18-year-old self with a cryptic warning. To prevent more deaths-including his parents-Seth must save Seira, whose death sparks a cycle of tragedy. Both trapped in n…
by mimi_writes_
"Can you resist my touch, Lia? Do you see how you shiver under my gaze? Have you ever noticed how much you beg me to just take you whenever you look at me with those emerald eyes of yours? How can you take revenge when you get on your knees whenever I ask you to?" Archon gasped out while kissing down my collarbone."I will kill you, I swear by the name of Vasilikis!" I let out my tears and words. "Oh Lia, my sweet Emilia, Please kill me before the wrath of my desires kills your heart and soul." J…
by jaeqing
Coming back from London as a well known psychologist, Zhao Wenli couldn't hold her joy for not seeing her family for 20 years after being separated from them when she was just 3 years old in her mind,she only knows of how her parents looked like from the photo her parents gave her, on her way to the airport.she didn't loath them but couldn't help to feel the love of Parenthood.life could only feel unfair when her father's closet friend's son framed them of embezzlement of funds and many illicit …
by Gingerclove
Title: The Shadow Guard Series: Qi Prince’s Shadow SevenGenre: Playful, Unruly Heir (Li Yuan, Top) x Cold but Loyal Shadow Guard (Shadow Seven, Bottom)Tags: Devoted Shadow Guard, Powerful Noble Heir, 1v1, HE (Happy Ending), Older Shou (Bottom), Strong & Beautiful DynamicsSummary:Li Yuan, the proud and elegant heir to the Qi Palace, has always lived life with a carefree attitude, toying with both his power and those around him. His charming looks, unmatched status, and laid-back demeanor hide his…
by Goodyear1
King Aldric, a cruel and tyrannical ruler, governs his kingdom of Valdoria with an iron fist. He remains indifferent to the suffering of his people, but everything changes when Elara, a young maid, enters the service of the palace. Although initially frightened by the king’s harshness, Elara soon perceives that behind his brutality lies a lonely and tormented man, haunted by deep emotional scars.Over time, she manages to ease his pain with simple acts of kindness and sincere words, gradually win…
by Israel_Elemi
Beneath the Tears follows the journey of a young woman named Lily, whose life has been marred by a series of tragic events that have left her emotionally scarred. After losing her family in a devastating accident, Lily retreats into herself, haunted by grief and a sense of abandonment. She struggles to rebuild her life, confronting the trauma of her past while trying to form meaningful connections in a world that feels cold and unwelcoming.Through her journey, she meets a group of individuals wh…
by wenda_shu
"The Mountain Lord's Daughter" tells the love story between Zhan Yunwei and Yue Zhiheng, set in a fictional Xianxia world. The main plot revolves around Zhan Yunwei and Yue Zhiheng. In her past life, Zhan Yunwei tragically became Yue Zhiheng's wife, enduring a life of suffering. Yue Zhiheng, burdened by deep sins, was subjected to the extreme punishment of being mutilated, with his flesh scraped and bones cut. Zhan Yunwei, having witnessed his execution, could never move past the trauma. After b…
by lawchristiani
They say it was heartbreak that lured the demon. Or perhaps sorrow.Zhelan knew it was neither. It was rageAnd that demon's wrath left blood and bodies, a broken empire and a lone girl speared through the heart.But that demon would not stay gone for long. Only a year later Zhelan is resurrected to finally enact her revenge on those that slaughtered her family. But nothing is as it seems, and her enemies might be closer than she thinks.
by Laxu873
In a kingdom where power is measured by wealth, strength, and the beauty of one’s women, Alanna—a Northern lady raised in modesty—finds herself thrust into the opulent and seductive world of the Tahl Empire. Claimed by the formidable Xanir Tahl, a ruler as ruthless as he is alluring, she struggles to navigate the customs of a land where a woman’s desirability is both a treasure and a test. As courtly whispers turn to heated gazes, and admiration blurs into possession, Alanna must decide whether…