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In Magnolia, a mysterious art thief moves between the city’s elegant art scene and its brutal underworld. As a detective closes in on him and a possessive protector refuses to let him go, the hunt quickly turns into something far more dangerous. Whispering Frames is a dark MM romance filled with art magic, hidden identities, obsession, and intense cat-and-mouse tension.

Warning 18÷ only: In my world, werewolves make the rules, dragon shifters rule with fear, and vampires sit on thrones like they own the air we breathe. They are always male. And trust me, they are always cruel, especially the ones this story is about. I am an orphan. I am disabled. From the first moment people looked at me, they decided my fate. On my first shift, everyone believed it would be a joke, a mess, something weak and shameful. The elders whispered that I would turn into a rat or something useless. They were wrong. I turned into a dragon. A female dragon. The prophecy says the first female dragon shifter will bring the end of the kingdom. Because of that, I am called an abomination. A monster. A threat. There is a bounty on my head so high that no one would hesitate to kill me for it. A girl has no place among royal dragon guards, so I am forced to hide. I cut my hair, bind my body, and take the shape of a man. That lie sends me to the Academy of Sixth, a place meant to break monsters and crown kings. The dragon royals are cold. The werewolf kings are worse. Their princes are wild, dangerous, and full of arrogance. They rule the academy like they rule the world, with fists, power, and no mercy. Everything falls apart when I discover the truth. I am mated to all five of them. They feel the pull. They crave the boy they think I am. I feel it too, even though I fight it with everything in me. If they find out who I really am, I will not be rejected. I will be executed. I cannot hide forever. I cannot resist them forever. What happens when five princes learn that the boy they desire is their mate, a disabled girl, and the very dragon their world fears will end them all. Last Chance Academy is a dark reverse harem paranormal story for readers 18 and above, where power is deadly, love is forbidden, and even the shadows are not safe.

Bleeding lips and scraped knees. A torn skirt. Messy hair. Laughter-some familiar, some from strangers-echoing with mockery. When someone asks Melissa about her first kiss, this is the memory that surfaces. For her, a first kiss wasn't a heart-fluttering moment; it was a nightmare that still haunts her. The pain has left her terrified of love, locking her heart away. What happened to Melissa? Will she ever find the courage to open her heart again? Is falling in love really so hard?

For the last ten years, Zack Riley– the delinquent, school bully– had been mercilessly teasing Anna Reece– the sweet, nerdy girl everyone liked. But one day that all changed… Due to jealous possession, Zack confessed the feeling he had been hiding since they were children. Can this misled boy work through his own psychological trauma and be boyfriend material? Can Anna work through her trust issues and look past her past with deceitful boys, to accept Zack’s feelings? Yes, and yes, in fact, these two unexpected characters, manage to build a bond stronger that most bonds. They share a connection so deep, some might say that it is fate.

Zi Han, a researcher with social anxiety, died and transmigrated into a novel titled "The Bossy CEO Wants Me". She became the stepsister of the villain, Ming Ye, whose fate ended horrifically. Her plan was simple: avoid Ming Ye, graduate from high school, go to university abroad, become a researcher, and cut ties with the Ming family completely. But what happens when her stepfather, Ming Chen, forces her to tutor Ming Ye and now, Ming Ye can't seem to let her go? "Sister, are you planning on running away?" Zi Han, who had been secretly packing her bag, looked up. "No, brother. How could I?" The boy with messy brown hair and dark eyes lips curled into a soft, indulgent smile. "Good. Because if you did, I would have no choice but to break your ankles and lock you up." Shiver. A socially anxious, intelligent female lead × a yandere male lead. All characters image are gotten from Pinterest.

A dark, age-gap, forced-proximity Bratva romance, with two broken souls bound by trauma and fate. After escaping a brutal sex trafficking nightmare, eighteen-year-old Asya is left with nothing but fear and the will to survive. Pavel Ivanov, a thirty-three-year-old Bratva enforcer, is a man shaped by violence—cold, dangerous, and untouchable. When their paths collide, she finds herself under his roof… and under his protection. What begins as refuge turns into something deeper. Something neither of them expected. In a world that broke her once, Pavel will make sure no one ever touches her again. Even if he has to burn everything to the ground to do it.

"You want to be in the same room," Cassian drawled slowly, "While I fuck another woman?" Cixi thought about the contract she wrote herself, a smile pulling on her lips as she turned to face him. "Absolutely." Some might think she was mad. To be truthful, Cixi didn't think she was quite sane either. Her drive to live had been mangled and left in tattered pieces, so what else was she to do but find a reason to keep breathing again? Her life had been hell, and it had shown her that only the devils got to be happy, while everyone else burned. And since she wasn't a devil, she just needed to make a contract with one... A billionaire mafia boss who was a walking sin, feared and revered, and had more power than he knew what to do with it? He will do. Dear Readers, Here are the goals for Powerstone contributions to get extra chapters. 40 Powerstones—1 extra chapter 60 Powerstones— 2 extra chapters 80 Powerstones—3 extra chapters 100 Powerstones—5 extra chapters Thank you for your enthusiasm and engagement!

Alexander Laurent :  The cold, arrogant and mysterious heir to The Laurent Agency who is swiping the entertainment industry off the floor. But is that it? No. Underneath the glamourous cover is an underworld that runs within his palm. But he loses his heart to a Doctor and his world starts spinning around her. He kidnaps her and even manages to forcefully marry as well as cage her. But did his love manage to win over her hatred? Eleanora Rosenheim :  A softhearted, bubbly but stubborn girl who becomes a doctor for her fiance's sake. But is made to give up on her fiance, her family and her dreams just because of someone's obsession. Forced into a traumatising marriage, made to suffer from her in-laws wrath and even face her husband's jealousy that always ends by him forcing himself upon her, Eleanora is left with only one option - to kill herself. Did destiny do her any justice? Yes. It did. By making Eleanora reborn on the very same day where she crossed paths with Alexander and her life changed forever. She now has a second chance to live and escape his clutches. Will she be able to challenge her fate and live the simple but happy life that she forever dreamt of or will she succumb to her fate and let that decide the flow of her story?  ----------------------- Read "The Devil's Obsession : No more escaping Babygirl!" and witness a sensual love story, filled with adventure, mystery, cruelty, emotions and humour loaded within. Let's embark on this journey together! Author - Go Kizy Instagram - go_kizy Book Cover - Downloaded from pinterest.

"I bet your boyfriend never made you feel the way I did." Despite her frown, Macy's face flushed a crimson red color and it earned a seductive, one sided smile from William. "See you around, big sis." Twelve years after living abroad, William Sinclair returned home, not as the scrawny, annoying kid Macy used to know. But as a tall, sexy man who was hell bent on teasing her. Macy was irritated by his constant annoyance and the fact that he had stolen the chance for her to become the family's CEO. But soon, she began to realize that her feelings towards her vexatious step brother had changed completely and was leaning towards something sensual.

REWRITING(will return in September) as a new story After a scandalous rumor threatens to destroy Ruan, a member of the wildly popular idol group One4All, he’s exiled to a luxurious island for rehab—far from the flashing cameras and public scrutiny. Bored and bitter, Ruan proposes a reckless idea to his handsome new manager, Jax: a six-month secret fling. No strings. No feelings. Just sex and rock 'n roll. But as the months pass and the line between fake and real begins to blur, Ruan is faced with an impossible choice—his career, built on years of sacrifice… or Jax, the man who unexpectedly captured his heart. Will he risk everything for love? 
Or will their secret remain buried on the island forever? An island. Six months. One secret… “We said no feelings, Ruan.”
“Yeah, well... I lied.” Disclaimer: This is a work of fiction. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental. This book contains mature themes, including Boy’s Love (BL) romance, adult relationships, and explicit content. Reader discretion is advised.

[MATURE CONTENT WARNING: 18+ Only. Heavy Smuts, knotting, possessive themes, and dub-con.] “I knotted you thrice today, little liar. Tell me… is the game still worth it?” In the pro leagues, Omegas aren't allowed to play. But Kayden Vale entered the hockey world anyway, pretending to be an Alpha. Living on suppressants, he has one goal: Win the Cup. But he also has one massive problem: Rhys Calder. Rhys Calder is the Alpha Captain of the Nothern Avalanche. He hates Kayden for being "too pretty" for the ice. The world sees them as two Alphas always at each other’s throats, but they don’t see what happens when the lights go out. Behind locked doors, their hate turns into a different kind of heat. It was supposed to be simple: Teammates on ice, fuck buddies in the bedroom. No feelings. No strings attached. Rhys thought he was with a cocky Alpha. Then he found out the truth. Instead of turning Kayden in, he claimed him. What started as a physical release has twisted into dark obsession. Enemies to rivals-with-benefits to something far more dangerous: love. What happens when the world discovers its forbidden secret? VOL 1: The Omega who pretends to be an Alpha #BL #Omegaverse #SportsRomance #RivalsToLovers #SecretIdentity #PossessiveAlpha #Smut #Hockey #ForcedProximity #EnemiesWithBenefits#Mpreg#Erotica

​"You keep giving me reasons to hate myself for what I love about you, Alice..." ​The thought is a poison. Alice Miller is the toxin in my fucking blood, turning every drop into a black, hollow void. ​She walked into Oakhaven as a student, but she became my enemy from the very first second. She thinks she can survive the grit; she thinks she can outrun the shadows. ​She’s wrong. I’m going to make her realize that in my world, the only thing more dangerous than being my enemy... is being the one thing I can’t let go of. ​I won’t just break her. I’ll own the pieces. ​"Welcome to the nightmare, Alice. I’ll be the one waiting for you in the dark." ​READ AT YOUR OWN RISK: ​This book is a Dark Romance / Psychological Thriller. It features a morally gray (to black) male lead, graphic depictions of obsession, manipulation, and intense themes that may be triggering for some. If you’re looking for a hero with a conscience, you’ve wandered into the wrong forest.

Xu Jin, a reckless second-generation young master, runs away from his wealthy family in a burst of stubborn rebellion. Determined to prove he can live independently, Liang Chen, a gentle literature professor, lives quietly next door with his lively grandmother. Their home is calm, tidy, filled with tea fragrance and old books — the opposite of Xu Jin’s chaotic new life. Their paths collide in a pet shop when both try to buy the same white kitten. A ridiculous bidding war ends with Xu Jin winning the cat, much to Liang Chen’s frustration. Neither realizes they will soon be neighbors — until moving day brings the shocking discovery that they live separated by only one wall.

He hated the man that drove him crazy and would stop at nothing to get him away from his sister. But yet, he found himself falling deeper under his spell, intoxicated by the forbidden affection he knew better than to covet. He had stolen the heart of the man his sister loved, and what was worse, he did not regret it

Aimee had been admiring him from afar until one day, they found themselves sharing a secret that was meant to stay buried. She forced herself to restrain her feelings, but they always slipped through her fingers. Waves of trouble kept pulling her deeper into his world, and though he hated it, she couldn’t help but fall for him even more. He wanted to silence her—by chasing her away or perhaps killing her if she crossed the line. But when they both reached a dead end, like the ends of a knotted rope finally trying to separate, they looked back only to realize they had already become too tangled to break apart. - "How do you want to be killed?" Rayden remarked dangerously like a wolf being little merciful towards the rabbit tangled in haywire with no way to escape. Aimee’s eyes widened as dread crept down her spine. Will she really going to die today? but he did mention that there was no way to deal with it other than death. After long seconds, Aimee blurted out softly, "Will you be gentle?" Rayden tilted his head sideways, staring intently into her doe-like eyes. Fear and hopelessness swirled within them, like a helpless rabbit begging mercy from a wolf. ...

He just became the newly-crowned movie emperor when he died a tragic (actually, very stupid) death. On his way to cross the NaiHe bridge, he managed to evade Meng Po and not drink her soup. Thus keeping the memories of the life that he just had. But he would never have imagined that he would be reincarnated hundreds of thousands of years later. In the Interstellar era! If it happened to other guys, they would definitely want to be a mecha warrior. Don't most men dream of that at least once in their life? But sadly, that's not for him. There's only one goal in his mind - to be the number one star in the Interstellar era. With the knowledge and skills he got from his past life, he would definitely achieve it. But who was this annoying person who kept on pestering him? A certain prince smiled in a scary and crazy way: Cook food for me or else die. = a few months later = A certain prince leaned over and moved his face closer: I don't need food, I could just eat you. A bad tempered yandere gong X a reincarnated movie emperor shou *NaiHe bridge - a bridge that souls crossed to enter reincarnation **Meng Po - the lady on the Naihe bridge who gives out soup that lets the souls forget their memories, thus entering the cycle of reincarnation in a clean slate. Twitter: @tyramisu_wn IG: @tyramisu_novels

Tokyo's streets are crowded, noisy, and indifferent, but some presences linger. Kai Takato was one of them. Back in high school, they met at the soccer club, and he didn't bully. He watched. And now, at university, that stare finds Anri "Ace" Harukawa again. Every glance, every step, every word feels like a challenge. What starts as tension quickly spirals into a game of power, desire, and secrets neither of them can escape. Old obsessions die hard... and some bonds are meant to be tested.

As hot blooded as he is good-looking, and as wounded as he is powerful. His only goal in life is to keep his younger sister safe and to break the chains that tie him to the ruthless and powerful Dragon Shifter, known only as Draefin. Freelance bounty hunter, Kaeron Lucian Deitas, and his take no shit, but kind hearted to a fault, younger sister Lexie Lucian Deitas (aka Lex), cross paths with the mysterious Lillian Hearthstone, a smart, but impressionable 15 year old girl on the run from what she has been told is to be her destiny for the past 12 years by a man with enough statis, influence, and money to burn down the entire world if he wanted. They will have to travel through underwater cities, criminally run towns, and the infamous pumi desert that is littered with ancient blood thirsty creatures and demon worshipping inhabitants, all to get to a place that could possibly not even exist. Shifters, vampires, goblins, ghouls, and plenty of other unknown horrors and challenges await our three protagonists on their way to this mysterious if not completely made up "Itara. The city of angels."

Ten-year-old Katie Jones believes her family is broken—but normal. Her older brother Arron takes care of her while their mother works long hours and their stepfather, John, rules the house with anger and control. Katie knows not to ask questions. She knows some truths are better left alone. That illusion shatters on her eleventh birthday. What begins as a party filled with music and laughter erupts into gunfire, leaving Arron critically injured and pulling Katie into a world of gangs, secrets, and violence she was never meant to see. As police investigate and family loyalties fracture, Katie begins to uncover disturbing truths about her parents, her stepfather’s criminal ties, and the dangerous legacy surrounding her real father’s death. As Arron fights to recover, he is kidnapped and moved across state lines. Katie, protected by those she trusts most, becomes the unintended key to unraveling a web of crimes stretching back decades. With the help of a determined detective, Steve, and the fiercely loyal Courtney, Katie learns that the people she thought were protecting her have been hiding devastating truths—including the existence of a terrifying predator within her own bloodline. The past resurfaces in brutal ways. Family members are revealed to be both victims and villains. And the man hunting Katie is closer than anyone ever imagined. In a final confrontation deep in the woods, the truth comes fully into the light—revealing the real cause of her father’s death and ending a cycle of violence that has haunted her family for generations. The Truth Hurts Sometimes is a gripping, emotional thriller about survival, family loyalty, and the devastating cost of uncovering secrets meant to stay buried.