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Elisse Winters, a 28-year-old boutique supervisor, seems to have found the perfect balance in life: a fulfilling career and a devoted husband, Colin Bradford, the grandson of Devon City's wealthiest tycoon. He gave her a reason to live after the tragic car accident crash that claimed her parents. But Elisse had never prepared herself for what was coming. On the day she discovered she was pregnant, her husband ended their marriage, leaving a wound in her heart that would take decades to heal. Soon after, Colin was with another woman—beautiful and successful, someone Elisse felt she could never compete with. Elisse leaves Devon City to start a new life, and three years later, she returns as the CEO of BEJEWELED, a successful cosmetics and jewelry company. Colin comes crashing back into her life, pleading for a second chance. “I made a mistake letting you go. I’ll make it up to you this time.” But can Elisse give the man a second chance? Can she really forgive the man who made her lose everything?

In a world torn apart by rifts that release dangerous monsters, Espers—humans imbued with powerful abilities—serve as humanity's last line of defense. But the power of an Esper comes with a price. Overuse of their abilities leads to dangerous corruption, a force that can destroy them from the inside out. This is where Guides come in: individuals with the unique ability to calm the corruption within Espers and restore their balance. Rowan Mercer, an S-class Guide, is one of the best in his field, capable of stabilizing even the most dangerous Espers. He has worked quietly behind the scenes, helping those in need, but his life takes a dramatic turn when he is called to work with Lucian Vaughn, an S-class Esper whose immense power and unstable corruption levels make him a dangerous threat to himself and others. Lucian, a tall, stoic, and enigmatic figure, has long fought against the growing corruption within him. At first, his relationship with Rowan is purely professional—Rowan as his Guide, helping him to stay in control. However, as their interactions grow more frequent, their bond deepens in ways neither expected. What started as a simple duty soon turns into a complex relationship where power, trust, and vulnerability collide. As the world around them faces escalating threats from rifts, Rowan and Lucian must navigate not only their personal challenges but also the dangerous world of Espers and Guides. Their bond will be tested as they fight together against the corrupting forces that threaten them both. In Corrupted Bonds, survival isn’t just about battling monsters from the rifts—it's about fighting the darkness within themselves and finding a way to stay connected in a world that’s constantly pulling them apart.

Reika Kagetsu has known nothing but pain her entire life. Abused by her parents from a young age, she's learned to shut off all emotions. Her heart hardened, Reika never cared for saving anyone—she just wanted a place where she could feel the adrenaline of danger. That's how she finds herself at Tenshiko Academy, an institution shrouded in mystery and filled with brutal training. Here, survival isn’t guaranteed. The tests are unforgiving, and the stakes are higher than she ever imagined. If you fail, if you die—no one comes to save you. Tenshiko is no ordinary academy. It's the breeding ground for the Kageshiki, warriors meant to hunt the terrifying Shikiban. But as Reika pushes through the pain of training, it becomes clear that this academy might be hiding something darker. It’s more than just about hunting monsters—it’s about controlling powers, mastering forbidden techniques, and surviving the test of true strength. Reika never expected to uncover the truth about her own connection to the Shikiban or the power that's been dormant within her. She thought she had entered Tenshiko for the adrenaline, but the truth is far more twisted than she could have imagined. Tenshiko isn’t just a hunter’s training ground—it might be the source of a terrifying new breed of hunter. Will Reika survive, or will she fall victim to the very darkness she’s been trained to fight? The path she walks is one of blood, pain, and the whispers of monsters waiting in the shadows.

When a private video of their most intimate moment leaked, Dara and Sethya's love shattered. The scandal drove them apart, leaving Dara in ruins. His mother, unable to bear the shame, ended her own life. Grief-stricken and drowning in despair, Dara made a chilling decision: to join her in death. But just as the darkness closed in, the shrill ring of a phone pierced the silence—and everything began to change.

Based on the tale told before us, Medusa was a beautiful maiden who was seduced by Poseidon in a temple of Athena. Such a sacrilege attracted the goddess' wrath, and she punished Medusa by turning her hair to snakes. Then, the Greek hero Perseus beheaded Medusa, and he used her head, which retained its ability to turn onlookers to stone, as a weapon until he gave it to the goddess Athena to place on her shield. However, the truth was far more complex. Poseidon had attempted to seduce Medusa and failed; he then forced himself upon her. Her lover at the time, the powerful goddess Athena, saw that Medusa had fallen to the seduction of men, and in her wrath, she cursed Medusa by turning her hair to snakes. Athena then kicked Medusa out, far from her temple and home. Medusa met Perseus, but he did not kill her. Instead, he was given an artifact by Medusa that would help him on his journey, and Medusa chose to disappear from the earth. She lived in seclusion, far from the human world, wrapping her snakes in a turban if she needed to venture into the human realm, and lived alone for centuries. While the other gods and goddesses walked among humans, Medusa's tale was told as a villainess, an evil woman. That is, until a young woman in her twenties named Elysia, a beautiful woman with a heavenly voice who was not afraid of Medusa, walked into the deep water near Medusa's territory. Medusa watched the young woman from afar, and knows that she's indeed blind. Medusa and Elysia slowly became friends and daily companions, and Medusa began to grow fond of her. However, Medusa's fears started to build - would Elysia run away if she knew the truth about Medusa? Would she stay, or would she disappear? Everything descended into chaos when Poseidon and Athena found Medusa. One is finally realizing that she was mistaken about Medusa centuries ago, and the other one still want to pursue her, can't forget about Medusa. Will Medusa finally find happiness, or is she doomed by her curse?

What if a single act of kindness became the reason you could never escape? As a child, Yuzuha saved a boy—never realizing that in doing so, she had unknowingly created a monster. Years later, she has forgotten him. But he never forgot her. Now, the world knows Dametri Raizaki as a brilliant CEO, a man with power, wealth, and a devastating charm that can make anyone submit. But beneath that polished exterior lies something far more terrifying—a ruthless, calculating monster raised in the hands of a psychotic father. A man who doesn’t just destroy his enemies—he bends them until they break. For years, he has been watching, waiting, ensuring that every path Yuzuha takes leads her straight to him. And when she finally stumbles into his web, there is no escape. Her life, her choices, even her thoughts—he controls them all. But Dametri isn’t satisfied with mere ownership. He wants her to understand. He wants her to see the world through his eyes. To accept the truth that people hide from. To become something more than just a prisoner. To become his. As Yuzuha fights to reclaim her freedom, she starts to question everything—Is Dametri truly the villain, or has he simply stopped lying to himself about the nature of humanity? Is she his victim… or has she always been his? And the most terrifying question of all: If she really wanted to escape, why does a part of her crave the darkness he offers?

"“Serena, you are hereby exiled from the Silverstone Pack. You will remain exiled until the day you draw your last breath.” Serena, a Healer exiled from her pack for a crime she did not commit, accused of murdering her mate, the Pack Beta. The evidence against her was damning, warranting the harshest punishment: death. However, an oath between her father and the Alpha of her pack spared her life. Instead, she was cast into the wilderness, cursed to live as a rogue until the day she dies. Life as a rogue was treacherous, seeing the next sunrise was never promised. One fateful day, Serena stumbled upon injured strangers and saved their lives. In return for her kindness, she was granted asylum in Ironshade, the strongest Western Pack. Haunted by the loss of her first mate, Serena is determined to live in secrecy, until she discovers she has yet another fated mate. Her new mate is none other than Darius, the stoic Alpha of Ironshade burdened by the dark legacy of his father. The Ironshade Pack is on the brink of collapse, plagued by a mysterious curse. Serena’s arrival may hold the key to its salvation...or its ruin. As tensions rise, Serena and Darius find themselves drawn together with an undeniable bond. Together, they must confront buried secrets, face their deepest fears, and decide if their second chance at love is worth risking everything. "When the shadow of the Thorn bleeds into the light, And the wolf who carries death finds her second life, The moon will bless the broken bond, And the cursed will find peace at dawn."

Amidst the whirlpool of power, Ming Xuan crosses paths with Xi Xuerong, the daughter of a merchant. Defiant of fate, she burns like wildfire against the ice encasing his heart. Her love for Bai Changming is pure—until a court conspiracy shatters her family at his hands. From then on, she drifts alone under the heavens, their fates diverging like stars never meant to meet. In the shadows of political intrigue, **Jiang Yi**, a cunning strategist, charms the court with his wit while secretly weaving a darker design. Allying with an ancient dragon, he twists the dynasty’s destiny. Bai Changming falls to his schemes—only to uncover an escape from this otherworldly trap. Mysterious figures emerge: the enigmatic master of *Qian Nian Pavilion*, the mad monk *Jia Lan*, and the ambitious Prince *Jiang Yan*, who sacrifices Yinglong’s blood to divine the empire’s future. Dragged into a god-slaying game, Ming Xuan fights to survive. Meanwhile, Luo Shuichan, heeding the call of a sacred tree, transforms into the "Source of Boruo", a beacon to purify demons. Yet Xi Xuerong stumbles upon fragmented texts—revealing their three fates were written long ago. When the snows of *Ailao Mountain illuminate the ghosts in the withered well, when the white jade hairpin shatters into stardust, the fox demon smiles, whispering: "The gods save the masses... but I save you." In this chaotic game of thrones, is it heaven’s cruelty—or mortal obsession—that moves the pieces?"

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 not surprising that she wasn't tad attractive according to others. That is, until one day... that guy, he confessed to me. Wait a minute—doesn't that mean I'm a heroine now? Hang on, how is that even possible? Me? Heroine? No way! I’m just a girl from a small village who likes to help others. I don’t particularly stand out, and compared to the other girls, I’m not even that attractive. And so, a question lingers, driving the unfolding of this dumbfounding narrative forward: Wait, what do you mean I got reincarnated to be a heroine? That's weird because usually a heroine is not strong let alone smart - they are usually dumb, cute and pretty. Definitely not me. I mean, how is that possible? Me? Heroine? No way!

"Katherine, I know... I made a mistake. Just give me a second chance," Leonard's voice wavered, his eyes pleading. Katherine met his gaze with a cold, unwavering stare. "A second chance? Leonard Ford, you didn’t even deserve the first one." — Katherine Anderson had once given everything to her husband—her love, her heart, and her life. But when he handed her divorce papers on their anniversary and turned his attention back to his first love, Miranda, she knew their marriage was nothing more than a cruel illusion. With her world shattered, Katherine walked away, vowing never to look back. Five years later, Katherine returned stronger and more independent, with two beautiful twins by her side—the children Leonard never knew existed. She had built a life for herself, far from the shadow of her ex-husband's influence. But when Leonard discovered the truth, he became desperate to win her back. Would Katherine give him the chance to be a father to the children he never known, or had he lost her—and their family—forever?

Spaceships. Orbital stations. Virtual worlds. Incomprehensible aliens. A pan-galactic society where humanity is a minority. Humanoid robots. Artificial intelligences. Journeys beyond the universe. Time travel. Psi powers. Space battles. Distant gods. Video games. Servers where one can live their afterlife. Utopian societies. The Blind Gods have all this and more.

The news was a brutal hammer blow, which shattered the fragile hope she clung to, leaving only the raw, agonizing fear of a future alone and an uncertain future. Amputated, she repeated. How will he work? What about our lives? Our children? What about our plans? The promise we have made together - has it all gone down the drain? My husband, one leg? God, oh God is this really happening? She muttered. I understand this is incredibly difficult, and I know there are no words that can truly ease this pain. But we are here to support you. Please take your time. Would you like us to call a family member to be with you? He asked with concern etched on his face. All she could do was nod, unable to speak, as she continued to shake and sob. Nurse, Doctor Eden called out,

Cursed by Fate is a tale of loss, resilience, and the unbreakable bond of family. In the coastal village of Ashford Bay, Johnny and Anabel's twin daughters, Ella and Isabella, are born with crescent moon-shaped birthmarks, marking them as heirs to a mysterious legacy. Tragedy strikes when a violent bandit raid kills Johnny, and Anabel, injured and falling into a coma, loses track of her daughters. During her coma, the twins are sent to an orphanage, adopted by different families, and renamed Christine and Phoenix. Johnny survives, but loses his memory in a later car accident. Anabel moves on and meets Tom, a divorced jailer. Fate intervenes when she meets Christine at the prison, recognizing her by the birthmark, leading to the reunion of the long-separated sisters. However, their healing journey is complicated by betrayal, family secrets, and the discovery of a dangerous curse tied to their birthmarks. As the twins learn to defend their powers, they face the threat of two powerful families, the Mythrions and the Primordials, who seek to steal their legacy. With the support of ancient spirits, the family is visited by one of these spirits, who brings with them a scepter of power and authority to pass on to Christine. This empowers her and instructs her to protect their family and their gifts from future threats. This event takes place at the art studio, where Christine and Phoenix are working. Meanwhile, Johnny regains his memories, and the family reunites with loved ones, including Tanya, who seeks redemption. The story is a powerful reminder that love and family can heal even the deepest wounds.

In a time of incredible turmoil due to political corruption, famine, and an influx of ghost and demon incidents – what everyone wants is their own safety guaranteed. Cultivators are in high demand because of it, and disciples from both of the large sects are being spread incredibly thin. There are stories circulating between both territories of a cultivator with incredible spiritual essence who hides their face and carries nothing except a redwood guqin and a purple parasol. They are rumored to hold vigil day and night atop the great cliff overlooking the imperial palace, strumming meticulously on their zither to maintain a massive protective barrier around the entire capital city of Beiyin, the Holy City of Zhonglao. It is said a single stroke of their zither’s strings is enough to vanquish an entire thrall of ghosts. This famed identity-less cultivator is the fair and beautiful Yao Yuxuan. Such beautiful tales woven about this mysterious man, but the perturbing truth is that for the last ten years he was forced to personally guard the palace and maintain the barrier, or the Emperor would kill his sister, his only living family, in cold blood. One night, despite Yao Yuxuan being one of the top cultivators in the land, the infamous Snowfall Assassin bests him in battle and penetrates all of his defenses. Yao Yuxuan rushes to the Emperor’s side to defend him, only to instead discover disgusting truths about the imperial family. Despite having dedicated nearly half his life protecting them, he finds himself getting betrayed. Given to the Snowfall Assassin as a peace offering to get him to leave, Yao Yuxuan finds himself stuck with the ruthless assassin indefinitely. “This guy is completely insane; if I don’t escape soon, I could really die!” — R18 explicit smut. Slowburn romance, but the smut comes earlier ;) don’t worry BL/yaoi/danmei/gay romance. Enemies to lovers. Cultivation. Ascension. Demons. Gods. Ruthless and wildly unpredictable demon assassin gong vs elegant, flirtatious and vindictive cold shou. Monster with blood on his hands growing softer vs man losing his humanity, becoming vicious.

Our cynical protagonist has woken up as a character of a popular manga in her world; The Story of Aron which had reached its end. Not just any random character though, she is transmigrated as the protagonist's pitiful mother at her infancy. After she changed her name thus creating her own identity, she is set on completing her mission and making sure that the story doesn't stray but still changing her character's fate as well as dealing with many issues. "My son, I will give you the life you never had."

Kaiya "Kai" Summers is a rising star in competitive golf, her fierce determination, raw talent, and deep love of the sport honed by her deceased father, a golf coach who passed away unexpectedly. After winning an elite junior competition, she is accepted into a prestigious private golf academy but discovers the transition is not as smooth as anticipated. There, she meets Evan Rhodes, a brilliant but reclusive golf prodigy who's retired from competition after a horrific accident that cost him more than his passion for the sport. Kai sees past his frozen exterior and is determined to rekindle the flame in him. As they draw nearer, Kai and Evan fall deeply in love, their bond forged in shared tragedy and dreams.

He saw her—always. Ledger was confident, in control, unwilling to accept rejection. He wasn't looking for love, yet something about her made him abandon reason, abandon pride. He wanted her... and he wasn't the type to ask—he took. But what he didn't realize was that she wasn't easy to break. And maybe, for the first time in his life, someone could turn the tables on him. ---- This story is originally created by [ seriisart ] on Webtoon and tapas, and I'm collaborating with her to bring it to you in novel format here on Webnovel.

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Davina is a desperate young lady in need of money to redeem her self and her family. Thrown into the world of money and power, just how far will she go to get it?

Lila Hart, a scrappy investigative journalist with a vendetta against the ultra-rich, infiltrates the world of Caspian Thorn, a billionaire real estate tycoon whose empire is built on secrets darker than anyone suspects. Their story kicks off when Lila sneaks into an exclusive gala to expose Caspian’s latest shady deal, only to find herself caught—literally—in his arms. What starts as a cat-and-mouse chase evolves into a dangerous alliance, then a reckless passion that neither can control. The plot twists through corporate intrigue, a hidden family legacy, and a race to uncover a truth that could topple Caspian’s world—and Lila’s carefully guarded heart.