In the Shadows the Devil Waits

**Mature Content** Adeline Valois was a broken Omega because of a lifetime of abuse. Following her mother’s death, her father’s remarriage introduced a stepmother and stepsister who stripped Adeline of her dignity, forcing her to live as a servant in her own house. When the call for a royal bride arrived, she was discarded, traded like a burden to the one man in Valdaria whose name alone could chill the blood of the bravest warriors. Gideon Knightley, the kingdom’s eldest prince, was the legendary "Golden Alpha." Though his title suggested brilliance, his reputation was one of ruthless wickedness. Yet, a darker secret loomed: Gideon was cursed, and the price of that curse would be paid in blood by the woman who won his heart. No high-ranking family would dare gamble their daughter’s life on his volatile nature, leaving Adeline to be offered up like a sacrificial lamb to a wolf. However, the kingdom’s expectations were shattered the moment they met. A dark, possessive obsession took root in Gideon’s cold heart, transforming the predator into a protector. He vowed to become a mate whose singular devotion would be whispered of for centuries. Adeline, who had spent a lifetime fearing the chains of marriage, found herself falling for a man who did not just offer his hand but surrendered his entire soul to her, demanding nothing in return but her presence. ~~~~ "I am a broken Omega, Prince," she blurted out. "And your mother... She cares for you. She only suggested a way to protect you from whatever curse you carry. I simply saw a chance for the freedom I've never been allowed to have." Gideon spun on his heels with predatory speed. His hand moved to the back of her head, his fingers tangling in her hair as he surged forward, drawing her so close that even the air between them vanished. "No one cares for me," he hissed, his eyes burning with a dark, golden fire. "You think I am a fool, don't you? You placed your trust in the Luna Queen after a single meeting, yet you could not bring yourself to trust my words. Freedom? That is a word you will forget. I am going to show you exactly what happens when you listen to others, especially that woman."

Su Chen obtained a "Myriad Worlds Golden Ranking" system. As long as he creates and broadcasts a short video and spreads it to all worlds, he can receive rewards. So... 【 Sasuke utterly defeats Sukuna 】 【 Tsugikuni Yoriichi Marries Muzan 】 【 The Emiya Family Dinner 】 【 Tyrant Bear For a Lifetime 】 【 Lu Mingfei and Chu Lexiang's Wedding 】 【 Loki becomes the Master of the Multiverse 】 【 Kaname Madoka and Akemi Homura's Indescribable Secret 】 and more. When scenes from the future appear before everyone in the myriad worlds, they all go crazy. Muzan Kibutsuji: "I... marry Tsugikuni Yoriichi?!! And give birth to his children?!" Naruto: "Damn it! Even Sasuke gets a shining moment, when I'm clearly the main character!" Thor: "Master of the Multiverse, ugh, Loki, you're a real bastard!" Lu Mingfei: "I love Senior Sister Nono, not Chu Lexiang!" Akemi Homura: "Madoka, please listen to my explanation..." The crazy old man of the magnetic field, the educational bishop's hundreds of millions of deaths, Natsuki Subaru's Obereru line, the Sixth Holy Grail War, Ars Paulina... Updates Schedule: 3 Chapters every Saturday @11am GMT+8 If you want to support me and want advanced access to up to 12 Chapters, you can check it @patreon.com/Icedrone

Qian Lingfeng struck gold twice in his life. The second time whisked him away to Solaris, where he rose to become the savior known as the Rover. Just as the restart of this life began, and the Rover was planning how to execute this new mission to save the world, an entity known as the Exposure Q&A Chat Group suddenly pulled in the people of Solaris, their Echoes, and Tacet Discords. /Ding! Congratulations to Guest Jinhsi for becoming the Chat Group's first lucky participant. /Ding! If Guest Jinhsi agrees to upload her personal corresponding sticker/emoji pack, she will receive one Golden Treasure Chest. /Ding! Does Guest Jinhsi agree? Jinhsi: Upload a sticker pack??? You've mentioned all the benefits, but are there no drawbacks? After a brief discussion, Jinhsi decisively chose to upload. From then on, after obtaining a treasure beneficial to the entirety of Jinzhou, it became difficult for the girl to smile again. Updates Schedule: 2 Chapters every Saturday @11am GMT+8 If you want to support me and want advanced access to up to 10 Chapters, you can check it @patreon.com/Icedrone

In the vast world of the Qingxuan Continent, immortals rule the heavens while mortals struggle beneath them. After failing his spiritual root test, Lin Sheng is destined to walk the path of martial arts—a path considered inferior by true cultivators. But unknown to everyone, Lin Sheng carries memories from another world. A world of advanced technology, star exploration, and a mysterious cultivation art known as the Starry Sky Visualization Method. With only a quantum consciousness chip and a forgotten path that cultivates the mind, Lin Sheng begins to uncover the secrets of the true nature of cultivation world itself. While others cultivate immortality… He will forge a path between science, martial arts, and the stars.

She is his enemy. He wants her son. And he just asked her to marry him. “Marry me.” “W-What?” Selene came to the Northern Territory under a false name—Lina—with a single goal: to uncover the truth behind the black scales on her son’s shoulder and the identity of his mysterious father. Instead of answers, she finds herself face-to-face with Caelis Valerian, the Grand Duke of the North—a man feared for his ruthlessness toward mages, yet revered as the unwavering protector of the beast clans. To the world, Lina is nothing more than an ordinary woman. But in truth, she is Selene—a powerful mage and swordswoman, feared by bandits and respected by mortals. Her son, Claude, however, appears to be an ordinary little boy. So why does the Grand Duke take such a keen interest in him… to the point of naming him his heir? To make Claude his legitimate successor, Caelis offers Lina a three-year contract marriage—one she cannot refuse. What begins as a cautious arrangement soon shifts. Trust grows as the distance between them fades, and before they realize it, love begins to bloom. But love built on secrets is fragile. Selene is the legendary Lunar Frost Sovereign—the very enemy Caelis has been hunting, with a bounty placed on her head. And Caelis, unaware of the truth, hesitates to grow closer to her, believing her heart still belongs to the man who fathered Claude… his own brother. When the truth is finally revealed, will their love survive—or will their contract marriage shatter before it ever truly begins?

Ethan Blake, an expert at fixing what everyone else throws away. Scrap metal, dead computers, exploded drones… unfortunately, he can’t fix his own self-esteem. Quiet, hardworking, and stuck in a monotonous, depressing routine after failing to pay for college because of money issues. His life takes a turn the day he discovers the S.E.X. System — Seduction, Expansion, eXecution. An intergalactic system that turns desire into power, and female conquests into vital energy capable of saving humanity from a cosmic threat. His mission: Seduce women.

Ethan possessed everything one could desire, wealth, happiness, luxury cars, and a loving girlfriend. He had never fought a day in his life, but then suddenly, he woke up in a different world. A world where destruction and bloodshed was the norm. A world where the weak had no place to survive. Ethan now possessing the body of a boy who had failed his awakening twice and was on his last try, now stood in this world. Can Ethan who never fought a day in his life survive in a world where battles and death occurs every second, minute, hour and day. Would he rise through the ashes of the world, or would he burn with it. ____________ Discord Link: https://discord.gg/ZNUNmJEEVC

The Heavenly Curtain descends upon the Douluo Continent, randomly selecting beings to be thrown into the Primordial World, and broadcasting the event live across the entire continent. Anyone who survives for a full month can bring back everything they gain during that time. Yu Xiaogang: "Primordial World? It sounds like a barbaric wasteland. I, the Heavenly Dou National Master, command a million soldiers. How many divisions can it stop me?" Tang San: "My Tang Clan's hidden weapons will kill gods and Buddhas alike!" Asura God: "Saints? How many Soul Saints? I can take on ten with one slap!" Until the Snake Granny is burst by a drop of spiritual rain, Chrysanthemum Douluo is sucked dry by a mosquito, and the Sea God becomes a dung-spearman… only then do people realize the terror of the Primordial World. And so… Ning Rongrong: "Lord Xiaotian Dog, you're my true love~ Oscar, don't add any more!" Tang Buddha: "Amitabha~ Little Wu, our fate is over!" Snow Empress: "Daoist Venerable, I can make ice cream too!" Na'er: "I, I... I can make love brains, no, I'm a love brain! Let me go first. In the early years of the Primordial Era, Lin Feng transmigrated and became the Demon Emperor Jun. With his foresight, he created the Heavenly Court, subdued the Witch Clan, created the Human Clan, and opened the Six Paths of Reincarnation. He finally became the Daoist Venerable of the Primordial Era! Lin Feng: "The Primordial Era is great in every way, except it lacks entertainment!" Until one day, he suddenly discovered a group of familiar figures on the Primordial Earth. And so... [Tang Sanzang rode the White Dragon Horse, Yu Xiaogang carried the Nine-Toothed Rake, and the Soul Emperor took up his burden...] As Douluo, Battle Through the Heavens, and Shrouding the Heavens... One plane after another connected to the Primordial Era!

A failed transmigrator is reborn, luckily arriving in the world of Fairy Tail. Possessing the cheat ability to analyze extraordinary powers, Hope is determined to reach the pinnacle this time. Slaying dragons, vanquishing evil, destroying gods... Law, shattering, imbuing... All magic will be mine! ---------------------- Advanced chapters at p@treon