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WHAT HAPPENS WHEN A DEVIL FALLS IN LOVE? *** Alice was told that she was cursed. Perhaps she didn't need to be told. It was as clear as day. The only thing she wanted was MONEY. And she would do anything to get it. Even if it meant pretending to be her twin sister to change her fate. For one year. She didn't mind being a fake and marrying the Wildfire Heir. He would barely be around, she had been told. 'He doesn't seem like much trouble,' she had also been told. 'The third son, on the other hand, is crazy. Stay away from him.' 'As for the second son... avoid him at all costs.' 'Do not cross his path.' But she did. She crossed his path. In fact, she went right into his path herself. And as if that wasn't bad enough, the groom was changed at the last minute. To the Second Son! He was as hot as he was cold. A terrifyingly sexy man who looked like the man she always saw in her dreams. Was this all merely a coincidence? But that wasn't all. She hadn't expected pretending to be her sister to be this tough. First of all, she missed a very important detail: her sister was a Lawyer. She, on the other hand, was only familiar with "You have the right to remain silent..." Secondly, her sister was picky. She was vegetarian. She didn't drink. And... she was bullied? And just maybe... there was more to her sudden disappearance. Her life was about to get much more complicated. Especially with those scary blue eyes watching her every move like a predator on a mission. One year. Was the benefit worth it—worth putting her life on the line to deceive the Wildfires? She might die before the year was over. **** "Women like powerful men, Boss. They like to feel powerless when they are with a man." Hades had initially scoffed, but the idea had wormed its way into his mind. So when he saw her coming from the opposite direction, he decided to test this theory on her. Women liked to feel powerless? As soon as she saw him, her gaze sharpened, wondering why that madman was looking at her with a determined glint in his eyes. Should she run away? But he was already in front of her. "What are you—" He scoops Alice off the ground in one swift motion and drapes her over his shoulder like a sack of flour. All shocked eyes turned to the scene, but no one dared say a word, as they froze mid-air. "HADES!! YOU IMBECILE! PUT ME DOWN THIS INSTANT!" She thrashes wildly, kicking her legs and flailing her arms. Hades, however, remains unfazed, carrying her out of the place with a triumphant smirk. He didn't believe in love theories, but he had a feeling she would be falling in love with him after this. At the other end, three of his underling watched the scene. "I think Lady Boss is enjoying it. She looks… happy." One noted. The other underling tried to stare intently at Alice's upside-down face. "I think so... I've never seen her look so bubbly around the boss." The third underling was watching, slack-jawed. He facepalmed dramatically. This wasn't what he meant when he told them women liked to feel powerless. Meanwhile, Alice... (Still screaming) *** EXCERPT II: "She is not answering your calls and told you to STOP calling her. Boss, I think your little bride might be mad at you." He snorted. "You are so clueless." "What's your insight, Boss?" "If she keeps rejecting my calls, it only means one thing..." They all leaned closer to hear his powerful insight. "She wants my physical presence," he said with a smug look. One of them wanted to say he didn't think so, but he was too scared to say anything. "Should I go. Should I not go?" He contemplated with a bored look on his face. "GRANT HER WISH, BOSS!" The other clueless henchmen echoed passionately. He smirked. "If you say so," and then he stood up. "Get the car." **** Pleasee add to your library. A bit of dark and fluffy romance. 18+ Comedic. Makes you sit in the edge as Alice tries her best to never get caught (quite futile) See you in the comment section!

Chen Shu wakes up to find himself in a parallel world where beast taming reigns supreme — and he's just been bound to a God-Tier Choice System! Every decision he makes comes with a ridiculous reward. With the system’s help, his spirit beasts evolve into... something beyond reason: A slime that can crush a dragon by sitting on it. A husky that can blast a phoenix to tears using elemental powers. A mysterious creature that controls space itself... One over-the-top beast after another leaves the world’s understanding of reality in shambles. Sitting atop the highest throne of the beast-taming world, Chen Shu grins and says: “Me? I don’t tame beasts with science — I tame with chaos!”

***** "And the kiss last night?" he asked, stepping closer until she could feel the warmth of him so near. Katrina clutched the roses, heart pounding, feeling the butterflies rising in her. His eyes held her, intense and filled with an emotion she couldn't name. "I don't regret it," he murmured. "I meant every bit of it, and I'd love to—" Katrina didn't let him finish. She pulled him close and pressed her lips to his, unable to resist any longer.  He responded immediately, his arms wrapping around her waist, pulling her close.  His kiss was slow and deep, full of a passion that set her on fire. ****** King Karl of Xylonia, known as the masked king, is feared by all. Cursed at birth to die at 25, he hides half his face behind a mask, leaving everyone wondering what lies beneath. Ruthless and cold-hearted, he never expected to fall in love—until Katrina enters his life. Katrina, a slave-princess, is treated like a servant in her own home because she was born outside of marriage. When her father can't repay his debt to King Karl, he offers his eldest daughter in placed of his youngest daughter, claiming she has a magical touch that heals with a simple massage. Intrigued, the king agrees. But Katrina was never the chosen one, and the healing power is a lie. As the king starts to fall for her, Katrina is trapped in a web of deceit. How long can she keep her secret before the vengeful king uncovers the truth? And when he does, will their love survive—or will the mask of the king hide a fury that could destroy them both? Contain 18+ scenes detailed explicit content. Hot Romance, Dark secrets. #Not your regular Dark-Romance novel#

Time is your lifeline. Lose it, and you die. Steal it, and you survive—maybe. After dying under mysterious circumstances, William Chandler, a master thief with a dark past, awakens in Purgatory, a twisted afterlife where survival is decided by a deadly System Guide. Here, time is the only currency. Every second you lose brings you closer to permanent erasure. And the rules? They're always changing. The only constant? Trust no one. Except William’s Guide is glitched. His abilities don’t make sense. His time doesn’t drain properly. And sometimes… it fights back. Even kills for him. But a glitch in the system doesn’t make him safe. It makes him a target. Thrown into deadly games like “Snakes and Ladders”, chased by man-eating plants, and hunted by people desperate to live another hour, William must navigate a world of lies, loopholes, and looming extinction — with only a broken system to rely on. And if he ever wants to uncover why he was really sent here, he’ll have to outwit the Game Master, the other players, and the system itself. --- Warning: This story contains psychological tension, survival horror elements, morally grey characters, and emotional moments that may ruin your night’s sleep.

Alpha Kieran Never Took the Same Woman Twice... Until Her! Exiled. Betrayed. Broken. Autumn knew love was a luxury,a blunt lie...until the most ruthless Alpha in the realm claimed her as his mate… only to publicly reject and humiliate her before his entire pack. But when the moon rises, his hands tell a different story. Night after night, he drags her into his bed, his teeth grazing her throat as he growls: "You are my property, little thief.Never forget that!" Secrets lurk beneath his cruelty. Lies poison their bond. And when Autumn discovers her long dead sister is alive...and wearing Kieran’s mark.. she will have to choose - Trust fate, trust the Moon Goddess who never favoured her. Or trust her guts! [ Disclaimer : There might be scenes that resemble or are near r*pe scenes. But definitely not in the exemplary way. They are there for a reason in the story. It reflects some reality of the brutal world they live in. It unfolds as we move ahead. If it bothers you, please stay away. And please keep in mind, this is a story about a kickass female lead, despite all her suffering, she still kicks balls. So if you want someone whimpering, shy submissive...stay away from the book. One more thing to keep in mind is the fact that Alpha Kieran isn't our typical 'hero' material. He has a disturbing past, is morally gray sometimes, takes rash decisions... And is severely flawed... But definitely this creates a massive scope for growth and character arch ( you are free to hate him but give him a chance to tell his story as he lives through the highs and the lows) . PS : This book will gradually introduce you to other supernatural creatures and lores that might not be typically connected to werewolf books. Though the story primarily follows a single love story, it is plot driven. Which means you will be introduced to several supporting characters on the way. So keep an open mind and try to immerse yourself in the experience. ( keep a look out for bonus side stories too ) Now, if you are ready...grab your seat belts and lets go on a ride. #HappyReading everyone

“ I told you I was the real princess.” “I told you—you shouldn’t have taken everything from me.” “We… made a mistake, Lucy. We didn’t believe you. We didn’t fight for you…” Xaden’s voice cracked. “Goddess, what have we done?” Xidex dropped to his knees, reaching for my hand. My gaze hardened, tears burning behind my eyes. “Touch me again,” I whispered, “and this time… you’ll beg me to punish you.” Once betrayed by her own blood, humiliated by her mates, and thrown into a cell like a criminal, Princess Lucy lost everything—her crown, her kingdom, and her dignity. But she refused to break. Now the truth has come to light, and the Alphas finally see what they destroyed. Worse, only Lucy can save them now and the kingdom they helped destroy. She no longer begs to be protected. She is her own protection now. And forgiveness? That has to be earned. And they have a long, long way to go.

Ten years ago, Magnolia was blamed for her sister’s death and cast out of her pack. Her Alpha father’s final words “Why did she die, but not you?” drove her into exile. She lived among humans, hiding her identity, her wolf, and her pain. Now, at twenty-eight, Magnolia learns her mate is none other than Rhett Callahan , the powerful Alpha of the strongest pack and heir to a billion-dollar empire. But instead of love, he offers her a contract: marry him for one year so he can fulfill the requirements of his inheritance. Magnolia accepts to save her parents’ home but finds herself in a loveless arrangement, mocked by the pack and haunted by the past. Then Camille returns with another woman, the one he truly loves… and it’s Magnolia ’s sister, long thought dead. As secrets explode and bonds unravel, Magnolia must decide if she can forgive the mate who rejected her or burn the past down with him in it.

They whisper my name in fear. Justin Black. The guy who sits in the back of the class, always in black, always untouchable. The one everyone watches but no one dares to approach. They don’t know me. Not really. Because if they did, they’d stay the hell away. I don’t do friends. I don’t do relationships. I don’t do attachments. But then there’s her. June Matthews—cheer captain, golden girl, a walking distraction. She’s everything I hate… and yet, she’s in my way. Assigned to me. Forced into my space. Testing my patience. She thinks she can handle me. She’s dead wrong. Because I have a secret. A place where I go to release the darkness inside me. Where names don’t exist, where pleasure and pain are one and the same. A world where people fulfill their deepest, most twisted fantasies. June doesn’t belong in my world. But the longer she stays, the more I want to pull her under. And once I do… I’m not sure I’ll ever let her go.

“You look beautiful in that gown.” He whispered as he reached for my hand. I didn’t answer him. All I could feel was hatred, sadness, and sorrow. This is the worst day of my life. We faced the judge while I was trying to brush his hand off my arm. The entire event happened with me trying to move away from him while he keeps on pulling me beside him. The judge didn’t even ask me if I agree on marrying him. “And now, I pronounce you husband and wife! Mr. Hastings, you may kiss your wife now.” That phrase caused my whole body to shiver. I could still remember the time when he kissed me. Sebastine faced me and lifted the veil above my head. I froze in place for a moment while I was staring at his face. Slowly, he moved his face closer to me while looking straight into my eyes. My heart kept on beating so fast it felt like it was going to jump off my chest. He put his hand under my chin and made me look at him as he claimed my lips. I flinched but then I closed my eyes as I felt the warmth of his mouth. I wanted to push him away, I wanted to punch his face but I just couldn’t. It felt like a spell was cast on me.

Kai Mercer is a walking disaster with a godlike power—he can open portals to anywhere in time and space. Too bad he mostly uses it to skip traffic, steal fast food, and dodge his landlord. In a world where superpowers are as unique as fingerprints (and only one in a thousand people have them), Kai’s ability should make him a legend. Instead, he’s a glorified delivery boy for his own bad choices. That is, until he accidentally teleports into a vampire-run luxury apartment in another dimension and gets blackmailed by both the undead and the Bureau of Entangled Affairs (BEA). Now, he’s stuck working for the very agency that wants to regulate superhumans, babysat by an uptight time-freezing agent (who detests his guts) and a neurotic tech-whisperer whose gadgets bully him. But when a reality-warping entity called The Weaver starts unraveling the multiverse, Kai realizes his powers might be the only thing standing between existence and total chaos. Too bad he’d rather take a nap than do battle with vengeful slimes from a parallel dimension. With sarcasm as his shield and sheer dumb luck as his strategy, Kai must survive alternate worlds where cats rule humanity, time runs on sitcom logic, and corporate dystopias monetize superpowers, all in the name of becoming the hero the world desperately needs.

The Unbroken Gothic Romance • Spiritual Rebellion • Fantasy Drama Elena Rosaria was born a witch in chains. Branded by the Church, betrayed by her own blood, and forced to survive in the shadows of an empire that hunts her kind. But when her life collides with Viscount Seamus Matteo- a brooding heir with a taste for danger and a heart drawn to her fire. Their connection sparks a forbidden passion that defies the Church’s rule. As war brews between the old faith and a rising resistance, Elena must reckon with a violent past, prophetic visions, and the price of power. Seamus would burn the world to protect her. But it is Niegal Matteo, his exiled uncle and a gifted healer, who may hold the key to not only Elena’s survival, but the fate of magic itself. In a land of holy inquisitions, blood-bound magic, and saints who are not what they seem, three haunted souls must choose: surrender to the roles they were born into… or become something unbroken.

Synopsis Liana, a humble omega raised in silence, awakens on her 18th birthday with the scent of her fated mate — the son of the Alpha. But the bond isn't simple. The Alpha has triplet sons, and all three begin to feel the pull toward her. Thrust into the center of political tension and pack rivalry, Liana must confront betrayal, ancient magic, and a forgotten prophecy. As she finds herself entangled with Kael, the stoic firstborn, Jace, the charming troublemaker, and Rowan, the cursed empath, Liana discovers she is more than she was told. Her wolf is the reincarnation of a Luna lost to betrayal. Her bloodline is royal, hidden in shadow. And her destiny is not to choose a mate but to unite a broken world. With Celeste, the Beta's daughter, unraveling in jealousy and Darius, a rogue Alpha with vengeance in his heart, threatening war, Liana must rise. Not as an omega. Not as a mate. But as the Luna fated to reshape the future.

I was nothing. A lowly omega, destined to live in the shadows of stronger wolves. But on the night of my eighteenth birthday, the moon had other plans for me. My mate was an Alpha’s son. The problem? He wasn’t the only one. The Blackwood triplets—Kael, Ronan, and Darian—each bore the same mark that bound them to me. To be Luna, I would have to survive the chaos of three powerful mates, a jealous rival who wanted my place, and a secret buried deep in my bloodline. Because being chosen by the moon was never a gift. It was a curse.

Born "tone-deaf" in a world of living crystal shaped by song, Kael can only produce a destructive dissonance that shatters everything he touches. To save his dying sister, he must master this terrifying power, confronting monstrous crystal predators and a tyrannical regime that would see him silenced forever.

[Warning: Mature Content, R18+] Georgia Lewis had a carefully planned future. Marrying her longtime billionaire boyfriend, inheriting stability after the tragic death of her brother, and raising her orphaned niece in peace. Her brother’s death at sea, bruised and thrown to the waves, was declared a drunken accident pinned on a disgraced ship captain. The case was closed, but the wounds never healed. Georgia is left to pick up the pieces: taking over their bankrupt business, dodging loan sharks, and the angry people whom her father and brother owe… in fear. When her wealthy fiancé proposes marriage, promising protection and financial freedom, she accepts, not only for love, but for survival. But everything was shattered in an instant. Georgia was pushed overboard into the midnight sea. Thought dead by everyone on the ship, she survives... barely... only to be rescued by the last man she ever wanted to see again— Captain Nicholas Knight, the man once accused of her brother’s murder. Stranded on his cargo ship, Georgia is forced to trust Nick as she recovers. He’s intense, stoic, and shockingly kind—nothing like the killer she imagined. As the days pass, she learns more about who Nicholas really was, but Georgia remains haunted by betrayal and secrets. Nick risks his life for her. With survival as their only priority, passion burns hotter than the sun. But despite his hunger for her, he refuses to take advantage. Instead, he vowed to protect her, not use her. He teaches her how to fight, how to survive—and how to trust again. Determined to protect Georgia, Nick finally steps into his destiny. But enemies are everywhere. As passion and danger collide, Georgia and Nick must fight for their future, outsmart powerful enemies, and uncover a murderous conspiracy hiding in plain sight. But revenge comes at a price, and so does love. Yet the more she resists him, the more addicted she becomes. And when the world wants to silence her… He’s the only one who’ll burn it down to save her. Excerpt: “Goddammit, wake up! Don’t you dare die on me! I swear, if you make me regret jumping from that fucking moving ship—!” Her lashes fluttered, blurred by seawater and tears. “Are you awake?” the voice came again. He was closer now, his breath warm against her cheek. “Can you hear me?!” “I’m begging you… Someone tried to kill me… Don’t tell anyone you found me…” His brows furrowed. “What…? Were you pushed overboard?” Georgia barely managed to nod. But her body had had enough. Her eyes rolled back, her fingers slipped from his shirt, and her head fell against his shoulder just as she whispered, “Yes…” Then the memories crashed back. Salt water, freezing winds, her body going numb in the ocean… “Oh good, you’re awake,” Nick said and strode toward the bed. “Don’t come any closer!” she hissed. "I swear to God, I’ll scream the ship down if you come one step closer, you pervert!” “I know you...” Nick stiffened. “What now?” “You murdering son of a bitch!” she roared. Georgia grabbed the nearest pillow and hurled it at him. “What the hell? Are you insane?!” he barked, dodging the pillow. “You’re Nicholas Knight! You killed my brother!” Seeing her trembling, he lifted her effortlessly. “Let go of me!” she shrieked, squirming violently. “Stop—shit!” Nick lost his balance. “Maniac!” she declared. That’s when he felt it. Something soft. Plush. His head dropped like a guillotine blade, fast and sharp. His eyes locked on his right hand, which was currently cupping her like he was holding a fragile fruit from the gods. His soul left his body. But his body betrayed him. He was as hard as rock in an instant… Eyes bulging, jaw dropping, Nick choked on a curse. “Fuck.” Too bad he whispered it directly into Georgia’s face. Georgia's knee rocketed upward like a heat-seeking missile. “How dare you touch me, you Captain Pervert! Murderer!” she hissed. Nick wheezed in pain, clutching his groin. “I saved your life…”

Like the title says, an isekai book were yours truly gets reincarnated into the world of MHA as our green haired cinnamon roll, Izuku Midoriya. With the manga complete and him having access to that knowledge, watch as he tries to save Japan and maybe kick some HPSC ass (while getting some too, if you know what I mean). No way I can guarantee that this will be a great read, but hey, if you read it at least I tried.

The male protagonist/male supporting role/villain/cannon fodder in the small world becomes a love-brained person as soon as he meets the Female Lead, and devotes everything to her. Facing the halo of the Female Lead, Mingting decides to be a scumbag! This Novel is not a Fanfiction. Instead, it is a Quick Travel Novel, in which the Protagonist will transmigrate into a person's body and fulfilled the wishes of those people..

From the author of The Nekomancer (Available on Amazon) and The Satanic Brides of Dracula comes a newly re-edited tale of brutal fantasy and bleak adventure. The Dark Lord is dead. But something ancient stirs in the void. Patient. Hungry. Ready to bleed the world again. These are the grimdark chronicles of Nysta - the outcast assassin, Chukshene - the warlock with goals of his own, Melganaderna and Hemlock - a warrior and a necromancer bound together, and the Shivs - a cutthroat guild of thieves protecting a dark and terrible secret which may save or doom the world. Content Warning: This series contains graphic violence and mature themes. Reader discretion is advised. *** The first book in this series, Revenge of the Elf is now available on Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FFDR15R3 I lost my job earlier this year, and I’m doing my best to keep creating while my savings run thin. Every bit of support helps me keep the story going. If you'd like to read these books faster, consider supporting me on patreon.com/lucasthorn - I'll love you forever if you do! Bring knives!

[No System + Naruto Thriller + Uchiha + Battles + Behind-the-Scenes Boss] [Single Female Lead, but Uchiha Hikari] "On that day, not a single clan member was willing to follow me... In the early days of Konoha's founding, Uchiha Madara left the village. Before his departure, he called upon the entire clan, yet in the vast clan territory, not a single person was willing to join him... Just as he was losing hope, a young boy stepped forward! Madara was shocked to discover that the boy, despite his young age, had awakened the Mangekyō Sharingan! Not only was the boy's strength extraordinary, but he also knew the whereabouts of the Uchiha's secret weapon from years ago—Uchiha Hikari! And so, the three Uchiha formed a new team... Years later, Shin'u stood at the pinnacle, gazing down at the allied shinobi forces below and the Ōtsutsuki in the sky, a faint smile playing on his lips. "Lord Madara, back then, your fists weren't fast enough, nor were they ruthless enough..."

Lu Chen traveled through the fantasy world and obtained the sign-in summoning system. [Ding: Congratulations to the host for signing in successfully and obtaining a sect! ] [Ding: Congratulations to the host for receiving a disciple who obtained a primary summoning card and successfully summoned two powerful people in the God Transformation Realm! ] [Ding: Congratulations to the host for receiving a disciple who obtained an intermediate summoning card and successfully summoned five powerful people in the Great Saint Realm] [Ding: Congratulations to the host for receiving a disciple who obtained an advanced summoning card and successfully summoned ten powerful people in the God King Realm] After that, an unparalleled sect appeared in the southern wilderness of the Xianwu Continent, named: Kunlun! The Lord of the Eternal Holy Land: What! The emperor is just an outer disciple! The Lord of the Eternal Dynasty: My daughter is actually an outer disciple of Kunlun! Hahaha! My dynasty is rising! Those who enter my Kunlun, no one in the heavens and ten thousand worlds can touch you! If you hurt Kunlun, no one from the Ten Heavens to the Netherworld can protect you!