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"In the game of empires, love is a variable and mercy is a mistake. To save the man she loves, she will set the world on fire." Meilina began as a ghost, a girl sold into shadows, forced to kill to keep her secrets. Now, disguised as the scholar "Aryan," she has become the most dangerous weapon in Cao Renshu’s arsenal. To the soldiers of the Ming Dynasty, she is a genius strategist. To the Mongol invaders, she is the black tide that poisons their rivers. But the war for the Northern Frontier is only the beginning. From the blood-soaked borders of China to the vibrant, treacherous courts of India, Meilina’s journey is one of survival and calculated vengeance. She isn't just fighting for an empire; she is hunting for a brother she lost, following a trail of secrets that spans across the Silk Road. Caught between her cold, logical mind and her yearning for the General who commands her, Meilina must navigate a romance built on lies. Cao Renshu is a man of honor; Meilina is a woman of shadows. Can he love the genius "Aryan" once he discovers the monster Meilina had to become? From regicide in the forbidden city to a desperate search across distant lands, Meilina will learn that some calculations have a price that can't be measured in silver.

*This novel contains dark fantasy themes, mature romance, violence, psychological trauma, seduction, and morally complex situations. Reader discretion is advised.* My childhood was stolen by shadows, but I thought I’d finally found peace with my stepfamily—until the night monsters tore my world apart. As I lay dying on the cold asphalt, an Angel appeared with a cruel bargain: my soul for their lives. I didn't hesitate, signing the contract in my own blood. In that moment, the girl I was died, and the Secret Admiral was born—a superheroine gifted with terrifying supernatural power to hunt the darkness. But my power is a gilded cage. To keep my family safe and my abilities alive, I must remain a virgin. The contract is absolute: if I ever seek intimacy with a man, demon, or angel, my strength vanishes and my family dies. I am a masiha to the world but a ghost in my own life, forever forbidden from falling in love or building a future. I carry the weight of the world on my shoulders, yet I must remain eternally alone. The stakes have now turned deadly as I am hunted by Kill Wish, a fallen angel seeking the twenty-one fragments of the Body Shield to overthrow God. I realized too late that I am the ultimate prize; one of those divine shards is embedded deep within my own ribs. My soul is sold, my heart is a ticking time bomb, and I must now decide if I can master my own human hunger to defeat an army of darkness, or if the price of being the Secret Admiral will finally consume me.

In a futuristic world where technology has lifted humanity from all burdens, Aisling is different. She dreams of a lost era... of ancient wars, fallen cities, and a shadowy alliance that vanished after the last great conflict of mankind. While others enjoy comfort, Aisling is haunted by memories that aren't hers. In her dreams, she walks alongside forgotten warriors, faces the infamous warlord Drakhtor, and searches for the truth behind the Twelve - a legendary Brotherhood thought to be gone forever. But the dreams are growing stronger. And she's not the only one having them. As the Brotherhood begins to awaken across timelines, Aisling must uncover what really happened in the final days of the old world... or something far greater than memory may be stirring. A girl between realities. A war erased from history. A Brotherhood that refuses to die. But what if the truth she's searching for... isn't the one she's meant to find?

Lucelia Vitel has known nothing but hunger, fear, and war. Orphaned and alone in Astoria, Lucelia joins the Daughter’s of the Blade trinity serving as the King’s mercenary. When her true identity is revealed, she strikes a deadly deal that saves her life, but brands her as a traitor to the crown. Now, a prisoner speaks of unimaginable horrors taking place in the King’s own dungeons. The tides are turning and working as an informer for the enemy is the least of her worries as the beginning of the end looms near.

Love, Rewritten – Prologue The ink had barely dried on our divorce papers when I left town, vowing never to look back. Lucas Montgomery had been my first love, my greatest mistake, and the one man I swore I’d never fall for again. We had built a life together, one that should have lasted forever. But forever had an expiration date, and ours came with broken promises, late-night fights, and the painful realization that love wasn’t always enough. I spent years convincing myself I was over him. That I had moved on. That what we had was a closed chapter in a book I had no desire to reread. And I believed it—until the phone call came. "You might want to sit down for this," my sister, Emma, had said, amusement laced in her voice. "I’m getting married." I was happy for her. Truly. But then she dropped the second bombshell. "To Andrew." Andrew. Lucas’s best friend. The same best friend who had been the best man at our wedding. Now, I had no choice but to return to the town I left behind. To stand in the same room as the man who once promised me forever—only to break every vow. I told myself I could handle it. That I could face him without falling apart. That time had erased what we once were. But when I saw Lucas again, standing across the room with those familiar stormy blue eyes and the same smirk that once made my heart race, I knew the truth. Some love stories never truly end. They just wait to be rewritten.

Alice returns to his childhood town carrying unresolved memories and unfinished mistakes. Among them is Elara, his childhood friend—once his closest companion, now someone he barely recognizes. Elara has grown into a serious, disciplined topper, driven by ambition and control. Alice, on the other hand, remains a carefree backbencher with a playboy reputation, hiding his past behind jokes and chaos. Their reunion is awkward, tense, and filled with unspoken emotions. As old memories resurface and buried conflicts come to light, their contrasting paths force them to confront what separated them—and whether some bonds are meant to fade or transform. What begins as nostalgia slowly turns into rivalry, resentment, and a dangerous pull neither of them wants to admit. A story of childhood friendship, emotional distance, and the thin line between enemies and lovers—where growing up doesn’t mean growing apart, but learning the cost of who you choose to become.

WSA ENTRY.... At the stroke of midnight, all things are recorded. Hidden beyond the reach of time lies the Midnight Archives, a living repository where every supernatural event, every bond, every tragedy is written into permanence. Nothing of consequence escapes its pages and nothing written can ever be undone. Hazel Dwight is the Archive Keeper. An ancient vampire and reluctant seer, she is bound to the Archives by a role older than memory itself. She does not predict the future she records what will happen. For centuries, Hazel has watched wars rise and fall, lovers destroy one another, and entire species vanish into obscurity. She has survived by remaining detached, precise, and alone. Every Archive Keeper eventually becomes an entry themselves. Hazel has delayed that fate by refusing love. Until Lincoln King's name disappears from the archives. Lincoln is an omega werewolf quiet, perceptive, and profoundly out of place in a world ruled by hierarchy and fate. Unlike others, his future refuses to settle into the Archives. His presence causes pages to hesitate, ink to blur, and prophecy itself to fracture. For the first time in centuries, Hazel cannot see how a story ends. Their connection is forbidden. A bond between a vampire Keeper and an omega werewolf threatens the balance the Archives exist to preserve. As Hazel records Lincoln’s life, she begins to do the unthinkable she hesitates. Each moment of restraint sends ripples through the supernatural world, drawing the attention of powerful factions who believe the Archives must remain unchallenged, even if it costs Hazel her freedom or her existence. As love takes root, the Archives begin to change. Hazel is faced with an impossible choice: remain the Keeper of all stories, or become one herself. Lincoln must decide whether love is worth unraveling fate itself. And the Midnight Archives long believed to be impartial may not be willing to let either of them choose. Because some love stories are not meant to be remembered, they are meant to end the record entirely.

"I stayed away from you because I didn't wanted to hurt you! You will never understand how it feels to be left out, forgotten... and misused." Sypnosis : Sonica, a hedgehog with super speed, possesses other supernatural powers that even she struggles to control. Labeled as "cursed" since childhood, Sonica was misjudged, feared, and treated differently by everyone around her. After a tragic incident changed everything, she decided to hide her abilities, showing the world only her speed while locking away her past and her pain. When she crosses paths with Sonic and his friends, Sonica is given a new chance at friendship and belonging. But fear still clings to her heart. What if they discover the truth? What if they treat her just like everyone else did? With secrets looming and powers stirring, Sonica must choose between hiding in fear or embracing who she truly is. Will her new friends stand by her? Or turn away like the rest? Disclaimer : This story is not based on the Sonic Boom series. Some characters not featured in Sonic Boom will also appear ## I created this story because I noticed there aren't many 'Sonic x Sonica' stories out there. I know it might not be a popular ship but I wanted to try it anyway. ## DO NOT STEAL OR REPOST MY ORIGINAL WORK. THIS IS YOUR ONLY WARNING.

Behind the city's glamour lies an underground world where world defines existence and winning is the only way to live. When an anonymous racer humiliates the most feared team and disappears, the underground erupts. Screens go black. System fails and one name remains-- QUEENS Four women enters the game -- unseen,unstoppable,and untouchable to uncover the mysteries.But as rival teams collide and dangerous alliances form, attraction sparks where hatred should exist, and trust becomes most dangerous gamble of all. A world where identities are hidden and emotions are weapons. love could be the deadliest risk.

In a system that survives by erasing names, one man chooses to remain—quietly. He does not seek recognition. He does not leave traces. And yet, every correction he makes prevents something far worse from happening. Behind sealed offices and silent approvals, a hidden mechanism decides who is remembered—and who is quietly removed from existence. As small inconsistencies begin to surface, the line between protection and manipulation starts to blur. The more he fixes the system, the clearer it becomes: some names were never meant to be saved. A dark urban mystery about control, disappearance, and the quiet cost of staying invisible.

Note: Cover Photo from Pinterest and not mine. Credits to the owner Almera Constantine was offered to the Empire of Alessandria as the price of peace—meant to be a disposable bride in the harem of a feared emperor. But Almera carries secrets no one expects: the power to heal, and visions of a future soaked in blood and fire. Emperor Romulus does not give his favor freely. To survive his court—and his bed—Almera must prove she is worth more than her chains. In a palace where desire is a weapon and loyalty is bought with skin and blood, a hostage princess wagers everything to become an empress’s equal.

In the Avaly Empire, every Omega is adored, valued and respected. Every Omega… except Cadiz Von Eberhart. Born with neither pheromones nor holy powers, Cadiz is the shame of his family and is always in the shadows of his twin brother, Cassius. On their twentieth birthday, Cassius receives thirty seven marriage proposals, but Cadiz receives only one, an unwanted match to Raizel Von Ashforde, the cold Alpha heir of the northern fortress who is rumored to despise Omegas. To the empire, it is a humiliation. To Cadiz, it feels more like an exile. But the Ashforde household holds more than stone walls and silence. Strange magic stirs at Cadiz’s touch, broken magical formations mend beneath his hands, and whispers of power long buried begin to rise. He is not a failure. He is something far rarer, far more dangerous, a Null Omega, the first seen in generations. When secrets are exposed and loyalty is tested. Cadiz is left to choose between staying the disgrace of his family... or rise as an Omega who could bring the empire to its knees.

Selene Astrid spent seven years as the Saint, sacrificing everything to seal the Demon King—only to be betrayed and killed by the Hero, Crown Prince Cassian. The last thing she saw was the Duke of the North dying to protect her. She awakens as Rosalind Thorne, the villainess executed for trying to poison that same prince. With seven years of future knowledge and her holy powers sealed in a noble girl's body, Rosalind has three goals: avoid execution, expose the fake hero, and save the Duke who died for her. But the Duke remembers dreams of a silver-haired saint. The timeline is changing. And someone is pulling strings from the shadows. This time, the Saint won't be a martyr. This time, the villainess will rewrite fate.

(The Artifact Hunters #2) ~♤♡The curse is spreading. The clock is ticking. And the only way out, is through blood, magic, and secrets♧◇~ Alister, Clara, and their unlikely allies now embark on the perilous search for the three ancient artifacts for the ritual—The Healer’s goblet, The Blood Mirror and The Hirudin Dagger.   These artifacts hold the key to breaking the curse once and for all. Their journey will take them through glittering halls of wealth and hidden chambers of cruelty, where danger waits at every turn.   As the line between salvation and ruin blurs, and every choice carries weight, trust and feelings may prove as vital as any weapon.    Because some bonds cut deeper than curses.

https://discord.gg/PyAuBa7RFd Alternative Title(s): Isha-Jō Heroine - The Former Doctor Turned Genius Healer Lady Is Now an Isekai Heroine - イシャジョーヒロイン -「元医者の天才ヒーラーお嬢様、異世界ヒロインやってます」 Wait, What Do You Mean I Got Reincarnated as a Heroine in Another World?! — And Now I Have to Save the Kingdom as a Healer Prodigy and Magician While Pretending to Be a Noble Lady Even Though I Was a Shut-In Doctor Back Home! - IGRAH 「いや、ちょっと待って！？異世界転生したのが私でしかもヒロイン！？—— 昔は引きこもり医者だったのに、今は天才ヒーラー＆魔法使いとして王国を救えと？…ついでに貴族お嬢様の演技までしなきゃダメ！？」 --- DISCLAIMER: This story contains sci-fi themes involving quantum mechanics, CGDCT, borderline (or maybe not) Girl’s Love, and plot-relevant mature scenes that are safe for general audiences. Follow Kairi Izumi—a quiet, eccentric, and somewhat conspicuous girl—who never felt like anything but an NPC in a story. Working behind the scenes, unnoticed by others, had always been part of her daily life, dwelling with medicine and toxins. So, it's no surprise she wasn't exactly turning heads. But then, a peculiar quantum anomaly shatters her carefully constructed anonymity, thrusting her into a bewildering new spotlight. Suddenly, Kairi's unique knowledge of obscure chemicals becomes crucial for navigating bizarre, shifting realities. Amidst this chaos, she finds herself unexpectedly drawn to a vibrant, magnetic girl—a connection that begins to unravel not only the mysteries of her altered world but also the burgeoning feelings within her own 'background character' heart. However, her sudden visibility attracts more than just newfound affection. A surprising confession from a powerful figure thrusts her into a dangerous web of political machinations, revealing hidden factions and the true, volatile nature of the realities she's caught between. Now, Kairi must navigate not only the quantum uncertainties and her blossoming relationship, but also a treacherous game of power where her unique position could either be a weapon or a target.

The year was 2002. In a hospital in Seoul, a four-year-old girl was rushed into emergency care after being struck by lightning. Although doctors performed immediate surgery, her chances of survival remained slim. The girl lay unconscious in her hospital bed for a long time. However, when she finally woke up, nothing was the same as before. Her name was Go Nau Rin, meaning 'Warm Rain from Heaven.' Just like her name, she was truly lovely—one who grew up giving love to others and being deeply loved in return. Now, children call her a monster or a witch, and even adults look at her with eyes full of resentment and fear. Yet, no emotion ever flickers across her face. She never cries—she only laughs. It is hard to tell if she is truly void of emotion or simply a very skilled actor. Some call her a demon. Others see her as an angel, a pillar of strength to lean on. Her life was never as peaceful as a gentle, warm rain. Instead, it was filled with days as fierce and wounding as a violent storm. But just as the sky clears and the sun rises after a heavy downpour, moments of light and beauty continued to exist in her life.

You (Y/N) were desperate. No calls, no opportunities, just silence and piling up bills. The rent was late, and the landlord wouldn't wait much longer. You needed a job right away. Any job. One day, however, your best friend tells you about something that's taking over the city: online Sugar Daddies. A world of luxury, easy promises, and unclear rules. At first, you laugh, skeptical... but curiosity gets the better of you. So, one evening, you sign up to the site. A profile, a few messages, and then...them. What was supposed to be just a temporary solution soon turns into something much more complicated: secrets, desires, power, and feelings you never wanted to experience. Will you be able to escape poverty without losing yourself? Or will the price you pay be much higher than you imagined? *A Jujutsu Kaisen fanfiction.

A closer look at a young adult struggling with borderline personality disorder and drug addiction.

Janet gave up not only her love but also every other aspect of her life in an arranged marriage with Tom, the son of her father's close friend, due to her unwavering devotion. Her devotion, however, took a heartbreaking turn when she received divorce papers and was left penniless. Janet felt undervalued and unimportant for the duration of their marriage, which was painful for her. Tom failed to give her the fulfillment and peace she desired, treating her disrespectfully and seeming to want a divorce quickly, discarding her like a pointless object. Janet was on the verge of giving up because of Thomas' persistent mistreatment. Her emotional burden had almost become intolerable, but she mustered the courage and strength to leave the toxic and loveless relationship. She signed the divorce papers, choosing her own health over their troubled union. When her ex-husband abruptly cried out and begged for her to come back, Janet found herself perplexed. She began to wonder why he was acting differently and making such a last-ditch effort. She was filled with suspicion and caution, questioning the sincerity of his earnest appeals, wondering if it was all a cruel joke or a well-planned scheme, and if she had been nothing more than a disposable plaything in his eyes. Tom persisted in pursuing Janet despite her attempts to put their troubled past behind her and distance herself. He attempted to rekindle their relationship by following her around and refusing to accept their separation. But Janet was at her wit's end, her resolve unwavering. She said, "No, Tom, this time we are definitely done, with unwavering resolve. ".

Spoiled by luxury and driven by ambition, Artemis—a young hitwoman—can’t seem to escape the shadows of a fractured world left behind by those who came before her. In cities made of neon-lit ruins and broken promises, she’s learnt to survive by cutting corners and making deals in the dark. But the interesting thing about survival, is that it always comes at a cost. And the further she goes, the messier it gets. As Artemis sinks further into a world of corporate corruption and underground schemes, she begins to realize she’s caught in the unfinished business of a forgotten war. A war with secrets so deep that even its echoes can still change lives, challenge loyalties, and threaten everything she thought she knew. But how long can she keep doing this? Running from the past—hers and everyone else’s? Now, with a buried conspiracy that’s been building for two decades starting to unravel, its consequences could reshape the future of the world itself. (This story is based on the Cyberpunk 2020 universe but is effectively its own.)