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When she was ten, she said, "When I grow up, I want to be the President!" "It's impossible, but you can be the President's wife," he replied. He gazed at her tenderly. His youthful eyes filled with deep affection, as if he wanted to give her the whole world. When she was thirty-three, due to a leak of military secrets, she was imprisoned for treason, and she saw his signature on the death sentence document. She finally understood that the so-called undying love was fake, and that power and status were the true goals. Love is just like a ghost—more talked about than seen. ... Reborn and back to the age of twenty, she opened her eyes and shouted, "I must be the President!" "But, Madam... Your husband is already the President," someone said. She was stunned for only a second, then viciously replied, "Then I'll take him down first, and I'll become the President!" A man gently pushed open the half-closed door, chuckling softly, "Did I hear wrong? Sweetie, you want to... take me down?"

This is a story of tribulation and counter-tribulation, with a touch of sweetness amidst the sorrow. Both protagonists are pure in body and soul. A story of unwavering love between the two main characters, assured as a one on one match. You can dive into this story with confidence.

While commemorating Lariette's death, Serena received evidence that proved that her brother-in-law, Asher, killed Lariette a year ago. When she received the evidence, Asher invited her to drink at a bar. However, they accidentally kissed when Serena was bullied by a woman who wanted to match her with Asher. When they kissed, Serena suddenly had the ability to see a piece of Lariette's memory. At first, Serena still couldn't believe that this miracle really happened to her just because she kissed her brother-in-law. Did Lariette give this special ability to her stepsister indirectly so that she could reveal the truth behind her death? At the same time, Asher was also demanded by his parents to marry a rich woman and have children. Asher really objected to his parents' request, especially since his wife had just died a year ago. However, since kissing Serena, he had a crazy idea. He wanted to make Serena his wife so that his parents wouldn't bother him anymore. At first, Serena didn't want to accept the crazy offer. Moreover, marrying a murderer would make her life restless. However, as time went by, after thinking about it, marrying Asher actually brought her luck so she could see Lariette's memory just by kissing her. Finally Serena agreed to marry Asher, but it was not that easy to achieve her wish. The condition given by Asher was that they were not allowed to kiss each other or have sex even though her parents demanded that they have children soon. This made Serena even crazier. How could she tempt Asher who was very cold and mysterious, to want to kiss her?

Love can be twisted and turn into a bittersweet misery… Claudine Vox was trapped in a loveless marriage—cliché, right? A woman who lost everything, she's no crier. She's a damn fighter. "You love her, huh? Damn it! I won't divorce you over my dead body!" "Let go already or I'll make your life miserable!" he threatens. She already lives a miserable life; then they'll live together in hell! "Really? Then let's live in that miserable life altogether, my dear husband," she grunted. She won't give them what they want. They have to experience her miserable life too! Elijah Riego was forced to marry Claudine because of his mom's threat. He sends her abroad and enjoys his life with his girlfriend, Samantha. One day, after two years, she came back and became a different person. His wife was brave, cunning, and seducer. "You're still married to me; you have marital duties to fulfill, Elijah!" He didn't want her. She's a woman that needs to leave his house! But why his threats become shallow and he falls into her trap. What will happen when two hearts fool each other? Will they be able to fight their desires or maybe… Find out Elijah and Claudine's love story that starts from a threat.

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.

In the kingdom of Moon Aires, Kassandra Escalante. A bold and spirited lady general, shocks the court by asking the hand of the 7th prince Kalix Noah El Greco, known for being unlucky and cold-hearted. “As a reward, I will grant you a wish, General Escalante. Tell me, what is it?” “I want to be a wife, Your Majesty. I want the 7th prince to be my husband.” Despite their contradicting personality, Kassandra with her power of luckiness and optimism, dreams a peaceful life as Kalix’s wife. They find themselves drawn into a passionate enchantment fueled by their desires. Will their chemistry lead to the ultimate collision of luck and jinx? Or maybe… fate will have a different plan to two people who had promised not to fall with each other. Is there a happy ending when secrets were lurking around?

In a dystopian future where Vampires emerged from the shadows in order to stop humanity from becoming extinct, a young woman with a dark past meets a charismatic stranger. As time goes by Private Love Aikawa of military Unit 4-7, finds that she may not be as human as she first thought, and that humanity may not be the side that she should be fighting for. Battling rogue vampires, mutated creatures and her own past, Love works to unravel the mysteries behind the secretive Helsing unit, and tries to become the bridge between humans and vampires in a world filled with discrimination. This novel starts intentionally slow through the exposition and world building, everything kicks into gear after the turning point in the latter half of Volume 1, and especially Volume 2, where the tone of the novel shifts. So, I hope you stick with it and enjoy the wild ride! I also added some song recommendations along the way to listen to whilst you read certain chapters, I hope this helps boost the experience. Public Spotify playlist for Volume 1 is under the name: TLAR - Book 1 https://open.spotify.com/playlist/07czy216X1xB6F1mfRtl31?si=3cff937234e64589 Volume 2 playlist: TLAR - Book 2 https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7dxCyfh3i4EV2SaEj0iVZs?si=9636c983657c475d This is rated 'No one under 17 permitted' for (very) mature themes, including drug use, assault, discrimination against same sex couples, language, violence etc. Please note that no storyline is chosen for shock value, and most are taken from personal experience, and hopefully handled with the care, respect and sensitivity they deserve. Disclaimers are added against any chapter that may cause distress. The main couple is a man and woman but there are also LGBTQ+ characters and relationships spread throughout, hope you enjoy!

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!

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.

Noah was born into a family of wealth, privilege, and power. A Family that claimed to love him. A Family that claimed to protect him. A family that, when he spoke of the dreams—the strange, impossible dreams of another world—called him Sick. Delusional. They swore it was for his own good when they locked him away. They swore it was to keep him safe when they silenced him, drugged him, tortured him. But Noah remembers. Even as the days slip through his fingers. Even as his memories blur, as faces become strangers, as reality itself warps around him. He remembers the golden light, the endless sky, the feeling that somewhere—somewhere—he once belonged. And when the last of his past begins to slip from his grasp, when he can no longer tell what is real and what is false, he clings to the only thing that still burns inside him. Rage. Not the reckless kind, not the kind that screams and lashes out, it’s quieter, sharper, more patient. They took everything from him. His freedom. His mind. His very name. So he will take his time. He will rise, sharpen himself into something undeniable, something they cannot ignore, cannot deny, cannot forget. He will make them regret locking him away. Because in a world of power and ability, strength is everything. And Noah, Noah will become unstoppable. Only then will he return. Only then will he take back what was stolen. Only then will he burn their perfect world to the ground. But is that truly all there is to Noah? Who knows.

Sophia has always lived in a world of wealth and expectations. As the only daughter of a powerful businessman, she has everything—beauty, intelligence, and success as a doctor. But beneath the surface, her life isn’t as perfect as it seems. A stepmother who wants her gone, a father blinded by love, and a responsibility she never asked for weigh heavily on her shoulders. Jane, on the other hand, knows struggle all too well. Orphaned young and raised by her grandmother, she has fought for everything—her education, her independence, her future. In a city where survival is a daily battle, she refuses to depend on anyone. One night, fate throws them together. A near accident. A locked door. A choice between trust and uncertainty. What starts as a chance meeting soon becomes something more. In a world where they stand on opposite ends—privilege and hardship, order and chaos—an unspoken bond begins to form. But some lines aren’t meant to be crossed, and not every connection is easy to hold onto. When the past refuses to stay buried and expectations threaten to pull them apart, will they risk everything for a love they never saw coming?

Just when she thinks her normal everyday New York teenage girl life is filled with problems, April gets kidnapped by a vortex and is thrown in with a plausibly unstable archer alongside a ragtag group of outcasts in a crumbling dimension. What's more, she learns she's not human.

Dylan pulled back when Olivia used her hands to push his head closer to her. The blazing stare he gave burnt her soul directly, "Pull my head one more time and I'll fuck you while hanging you from the ceiling. " he blurted out without any remorse. Olivia, once the epitome of love and sacrifice, now seeks vengeance. Sold out by her beloved, she's imprisoned and humiliated. But Olivia's true identity as a billionaire's girlfriend and heiress to a powerful family will be her instrument of revenge. Those who wronged her will pay, cry, and regret it.

"Remember, It’s love Unscripted" is a heartwarming young adult romance novel that follows Emily's journey as she navigates love, friendship, and self-discovery. When Emily finds herself falling for the charming Ryan, she confides in her best friend Rachel, who becomes her biggest supporter. As Emily and Ryan's relationship blossoms, they must confront their hopes, dreams, and fears about their future together. Will Emily and Ryan's love be strong enough to overcome obstacles including family opposition, or will their relationship fade like an unscripted scene? Dive into this delightful romance novel to find out. Genre: Young Adult Romance Target Audience: General public especially fans of sweet and sentimental love stories, particularly young adult readers who enjoy relatable characters and heartfelt relationships.

Enemies to lovers✔️ Villainous and possessive ML✔️ Fiery spirited FL✔️ Dark Romance✔️ Excerpt: “Wife?” Lady Karina repeated, almost shouting as if she'd misheard him. “I would not marry you even if you were the last man in this world,” she remarked with sweet venom, a poison Van Merikh would gladly drink. “You are a murderer and a thief. I do not want you!” “But I want you,” Van Merikh stated firmly, his dual-coloured gaze leaving no room for argument. “And that is where this conversation shall end, Lady.” Van Merikh threw open the door and practically dragged her to the base of the stairs that led to the upper floors. When she refused to mount the steps, he easily lifted her onto the first step and spanked her soundly on the bottom. “Go to your chambers,” he ordered softly. “This is not over,” Lady Karina growled. “I will fight you with the last breath in my body against this…this madness.” “Go, or you shall feel my hand on your backside again.” ************** Magic as the world of Ethuaria knew it came from the distinct markings specific to each bloodline and nation that a person may or may have not been born with. It would appear at birth on different parts of the child's body, bringing about unique abilities passed down in their bloodline from mother to child. And for eighteen-year-old Lady Karina Hyacinth Reinhardt, life had always been one of comfort and peace with the secret abilities of her bloodline. As the beloved, yet sheltered, heiress of Moonveil Keep on the borders of the Kingdom of Caelthywn, she spent her days managing her father's lands and overseeing the affairs of their people, never knowing true hardship. War as she knew it was a distant nightmare that would never touch her. That was until Orpheus Van Merikh, the most feared warlord across the lands, invaded her home and seized it for his claims. Known as the devil himself, Van Merikh does not simply claim Moonveil for its riches, but also for the rumoured beasts that the Reinhardt bloodline conceals from the world. He will stop at nothing to have them. Thrown into captivity, Lady Karina expects cruelty, and Van Merikh, being the brute that he is, proves her expectations to be true. As a calculating and disciplined man who kills without hesitation yet protects what he claims, when one of his knights speaks ill of her, Orpheus cuts him down without hesitation. Lady Karina is his prize, but he would not allow others to dishonour her. However, she is not as obedient as one might think. Thus, determined to reclaim her freedom, Lady Karina refuses to cower as she challenges the enemy at every opportunity. Her defiance amuses Van Merikh, who spares her life due to her efficiencies in managing Moonveil Keep. Along the way, as they battle to find common ground, Van Merikh faces a rebellion among his own knights, who reject his growing attachment to her. They would have her dead before she warmed his bed. And oddly enough, Lady Karina finds herself charmed by the other merciful half of Van Merikh, but when her father returns to Moonveil at her request, much changes henceforth. Conspiracies arise and she soon slips out of Van Merikh's hold when he leaves for yet another conquest away from Moonveil. All hell would break loose when the beast from the depths would return upon Moonveil only to find his angel is gone.

(CONTAINS R18+ CONTENT) Enemies to lovers- check Slow burn- check A cute naughty dog- check Spice? (The author is keeping her mouth zipped) No third-party breakup or misunderstanding. But there are lots of banter and witty comebacks. (The story is planned to be around 200 chapters. No drag) Mu Yiren I never imagined I'd be faking a relationship with my biggest enemy—the untamed, ridiculously charming Feng Junjie, known throughout the city as the "golden boy" of business and a billionaire playboy with a reputation for breaking hearts. But when he dangles a life-changing offer in front of me, the kind that could secure my inheritance, I find myself agreeing to be his "girlfriend." But the thing is….. What if I start seeing the real him? Pretending to be Junjie’s devoted partner is like walking on a razor's edge. He’s everything I can’t stand—sexy, cocky, and devilish, and yet a sweetheart by heart that leaves me flustered by his actions. I know better than to fall for a man like him; my mother’s battle with Alzheimer’s has convinced me to never fall in love. But Junjie isn't just any man. Beneath his easygoing charm is an intensity that leaves me breathless, and he knows exactly how to crack through the walls I have built around me, awakening a passion I never felt before. JUNJIE I need my life back. A sorry attempt at love had me question everything and forced me away from my brothers. Since my ‘ex best friend’s’ constant accusations had gotten out of control, I might as well pretend to date someone and shut her mouth. My definition of a fake date- Beautiful, sexy, tempting…..umm…. insufferable, annoying, and with a mouth that won’t stop running. The mouth with red lipstick. The mouth I want to…. This arrangement was supposed to be simple: fake dating, clear boundaries, no feelings. But the more he plays the role of her devoted partner, the more the lines between fake and real start to blur. And now, he’s no longer sure where the act ends and his true feelings begin. The catch? Mu Yiren doesn’t believe in love. And she certainly doesn’t believe a man like Feng Junjie is capable of anything but heartbreak. But Feng has never been one to follow the rules. Boundaries? He’s about to break them. Deals? They were made to be rewritten. He’s going all in, and this time, he’s not playing pretend. ******* "Are you saying you'd let any man get this close?" "ABSOLUTELY NO!" The words burst out of me, too quick, too honest. His smirk deepens. "Tell me, if I leave you like this, all wound up and aching, will you be sneaking off to use one of your little toys?" "Yes," "Tell me, were you waiting for me to initiate something this past week?" he tugs my shorts more and kisses my navel. My heart hammers and my voice comes out shaky. "N-No." I won't give him the satisfaction of knowing he's right. He chuckles darkly. "Wrong answer. Let's try again." ****

Luisa De'Rossi seeks revenge against the Bianchi's and Miller's mafia families for her family's brutal massacre. After taking down the Bianchi's, she targets the Miller's, but her plans are complicated when she falls for Jordan Miller, the charismatic don. Torn between revenge and love, Luisa must confront her past. Will she complete her mission or risk everything for redemption and love?

TWISTED VOWS: A marriage built on lies, revenge, and an undeniable passion that could destroy them both. Copyright © 2024 by Ruby Stephen All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any electronic or mechanical means, including information storage and retrieval systems, without written permission from the author, except for brief quotations in a book review and certain other noncommercial uses permitted by copyright law. This is a work of fiction. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, locales, or events is entirely coincidental. "Sometimes, the ones who feel the most unworthy are the ones who deserve love the most." Twisted Vows A marriage built on deception. A love born from betrayal. A revenge that could ruin them both. Ruby Madeline Kensington has spent her life trying to escape the shadow of her father’s ruthless ambition. She craves freedom, independence—anything but an arranged marriage that ties her to a world she despises. But when her older sister’s disgraceful secret is exposed—pregnant by another man—Ruby is forced to take her place in an arranged marriage with Christian Royal, the cold and calculating heir to a multi-billion-dollar empire. Christian never intended to marry Ruby. His father made it clear—whoever takes over the CEO position must secure a strong, strategic marriage. Christian was supposed to marry Amber Kensington, the perfect daughter of Maxwell Kensington, the man who destroyed his family. When Amber's scandal rendered her unworthy, Maxwell offered Ruby instead. It was the perfect opportunity. Christian needed a wife to solidify his claim to the company over his scheming stepbrother, Damian. And with Ruby, his revenge plan fell seamlessly into place. Years ago, Maxwell orchestrated the murder of Christian’s mother in exchange for power, and now, Christian will dismantle the Kensingtons from the inside out—starting with Maxwell’s youngest daughter. But when Ruby—an ambitious intern at his company—walks into his office with fire in her eyes and defiance in her heart, she becomes an unexpected complication. She was supposed to be a pawn, a means to an end. Yet, the more Christian tries to break her, the more he finds himself ensnared in his own game. In a world ruled by power and deception, love was never part of the deal. But as secrets unravel and lies collapse, Christian faces the one thing he never accounted for—falling for the woman he was meant to destroy. Will their twisted vows lead to devastation… or something neither of them ever expected

Ayra Miller thought she had it all—Wealth, a loving husband, a loyal best friend, and a promising future. But when betrayal strikes from the two people she trusted the most, her world shatters before her eyes. Poisoned and cast into the sea, Ayra’s life ends in cold despair. Yet, a mysterious ruby ring grants her an extraordinary second chance, sending her six years into the past. Armed with the knowledge of her tragic future, Ayra must fight against the enemies she once believed to be allies and tread cautiously on a path filled with deceit and danger. However, she soon discovers that her actions begin to create a new future—one she cannot control and realizes that the gift of a second life comes with its own dark consequences. Can Ayra fight to overcome her tragic fate, or is history doomed to repeat itself once again?

Nineteen-year-old Alina is focused on her biomedical studies in Los Angeles, juggling work at a café to support her family . But her world shatters when she witnesses a brutal alley murder-an event that leaves her feeling constantly watched. Her fear turns into reality when she crosses paths with Damon, a dangerous and obsessive man who refuses to let her go. Damon's presence in her life is suffocating, his methods forceful and inescapable. While Alina initially resists, she soon realizes that fear alone won't save her. As her best friend Kevin digs into Damon's past, uncovering unsettling truths. What begins as a desperate attempt at survival turns into a psychological battle of control. When the final confrontation arrives, Alina faces a choice: break free from the man who tried to own her or embrace the darkness she never thought possible. In this twisted game of power, who will emerge victorious-and at what cost?