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Seo Hena, gentle and sincere, lives a quiet life far from the powerful circles of the city. Damian Lee, a cold and enigmatic CEO, is bound by duty and expectations he never chose. Seo Hara, elegant and driven, navigates her world with a hunger for power-and something deeper beneath the surface. But when fate draws them together, the balance begins to crack. Vows are spoken, masks are worn, and someone is about to lose everything. In a world where appearances deceive and pasts refuse to stay hidden, the truth threatens to shatter them all. this story is set in Korea, and they are some languages that will be in Korean. here are some Korean languages and their meaning; *Halmoeni means granny* *Omma means Mom *Oppa means Dad hope you enjoy reading this Novel❤️

He’s gay. She’s a girl. So why does it feel like gravity is pulling them into each other anyway? When Eliana lands a job under fashion icon Luca, she never expects her chaotic new life to include Nicholas/Nicky—gorgeous, untouchable, and openly gay. But nights turn into stolen touches, heated glances, and secrets pressed between bodies that shouldn’t want. Eliana knows she shouldn’t fall for a man whose heart was never meant for her. And Nicky? He’s caught between the life he’s always known and the fire he can’t stay away from. Their love doesn’t make sense. It’s messy. Unlabeled. Addictive. But when every moment together feels like a confession, how long can they pretend it’s not real? Mature Rating so please no 17 and below.

The Bad Setup Olivia Parker loves her independence—her career, her freedom to travel, and the life she’s built on her own terms. The last thing she wants is to be set up by her best friend, Haley. Meanwhile, Daniel, her fiancé, has been trying to do the same for his best friend, Grayson Steel. But every time they attempt to introduce Olivia and Grayson, something gets in the way. Neither knows what the other looks like—until fate steps in. When Olivia and Grayson meet by chance at a bar, their connection is instant, sparked by an impromptu game of darts. What starts as a random encounter soon feels like something more. But will they take the leap once they realize they were meant to meet all along? A slow-burn romance about fate, friendship, and love finding you when you least expect it.

Fang Ruoye prepared an amazing birthday dinner for her husband, only to have him come home with his pregnant mistress by his side. The pregnant mistress, who identified as Fang Ruoye's best friend, carried the son that Fang Ruoye's husband, Luo Yanming, dreamed of having. The shameless couple anticipated a meltdown, but Fang Ruoye signed the divorce papers that very night and left with her daughter right away. As they were enjoying their dinner, Fang Ruoye pondered what to do next. Just then, her three handsome cousins came to pick them up. --------------- Three luxurious cars stood outside. A black limousine, a vibrant red sports car, and a sunny yellow roofless sedan. The three Jiang brothers each went to their cars and opened the passenger doors like three perfect gentlemen. Jiang Wei stood by his black limousine, Jiang Yue by the sports car, and Jiang Cheng by the roofless sedan. Fang Ruoye and Luo Xianxian stared at the three luxurious cars, one more impressive than the other. Jiang Wei frowned at his brothers. “Obviously, Ruoye and Xianxian are coming with me. You two can follow us in your cars.” Jiang Yue and Jiang Cheng both clicked their tongues in displeasure. “But Big Brother, we all miss Ruoye and Xianxian dearly. You must not monopolize them just because you are older!” Jiang Yue exclaimed. “That’s right!” Jiang Cheng readily agreed. Jiang Wei rolled his eyes and scoffed. “Either way, they are going to stay at my penthouse tonight. I will not take no for an answer.” Jiang Wei walked around his limousine and began dragging the two suitcases into his car. The driver, aghast, gasped in utter bewilderment. He quickly stepped out to help Jiang Wei with the suitcases. “Mommy, I have never ridden a limousine before!” Luo Xianxian exclaimed in excitement. Jiang Yue and Jiang Cheng scowled at each other. If they had known that it would turn this way, they would have brought their own limousines as well!

A heartfelt romance unfolds between two souls: A young boy with a forgetful mind and a non-verbal girl he always forgets. +++ Gu Wei's lips hovered a breath above Zhai Mei's. The feel of her warm skin still tingling on his lips, and he noticed just how close they were. His arms were around Zhai Mei, unknowingly pulling her to him, her shoulders pressing into his. The sun was leaving the horizon, and the streetlight buzzed on with a soft hum, casting the two people wrapped around each other in warm light. In that moment, Gu Wei finally saw everything clearly. Zhai Mei's brown eyes locked into his, her lips parted slightly in a small O, the gloss glowing in the light, her noodled curls tumbling over her shoulder. The colour on her cheeks reddened at Gu Wei's stare, and she pressed her lips together briefly as if in preparation for something. His whole body thumping an unsteady rhythm in his chest. Gu Wei leaned even closer... *Title was originally 'Two Souls Bound In a Loop of Fate'* ( ˶˘ ³˘(˵ ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°˵) ヘ(* 。* ヘ) This novel is inspired by the heartfelt novel/drama 'Hidden Love', drawing themes from its slow going plot and day by day tropes to bring out similar sentiments. Whether you watch c-drama's, k-drama's, or you're just here to take a look, welcome and enjoy. This is an extremely slice of life novel, and it might appear at a snails pace but it picks up along the way, and I'm also learning to not waste my readers time with pointless talk as I write. Xie Xie - Thank You!

A reunion with an old friend can spark many feelings, often conflicting with one another. Yet when that old friend happens to have been more than just a friend, what should you expect? "Meeting her again would be the last thing I'd ever want... Yet it's the first that comes to mind if you ask me to make a wish."

Two hearts untouched, in silence lay, Met where tulips swayed in May. No love had brushed their lonely past, Yet fate had spun its web so fast. A blossom new, so soft, so bright, Unfolded in the golden light. Their souls once cold, now warm and free, Love bloomed where none had thought to be.

After six years away from the sun-soaked shores of California, Mia returns to Los Angeles for her best friend’s wedding, only to find herself grappling with memories that threaten to unravel her hard-won peace. In a whirlwind of emotions, laughter, and unspoken tension, Mia discovers that sometimes the past isn't as far behind as we think.

This story follows Mizuha’s daily life at her new high school, including her friendships and the challenges she faces. It also features the stories of her friends, exploring their backgrounds and past experiences.

"Love is no different from the weather in Australia. Have I ever been there? No—but I've heard you can experience all four seasons in a single day. And for me, there was only one person who could make me feel both hell and heaven in seconds." ---- Si-Hyoon's life isn't exactly ordinary—though he tries to keep it that way. As a photographer in his mid-20s, he juggles single fatherhood and a complicated, undefined relationship with rising actor Jae-Eun—his longtime friend and the man he's been sleeping with for years. Si-Hyoon knows it isn't love... not on Jae-Eun's side, at least. But walking away feels impossible, leaving behind everything they've built over the years. When he joins the production team for Jae-Eun's newest film, everything changes. Nine-the second male lead of the film—the son of SZ company—mysterious, with a calm presence and unreadable gaze-enters their lives. Unlike Jae-Eun, Nine doesn't demand Si-Hyoon's affection but offers something far more dangerous: understanding. Now, caught between a toxic love he can't quit, like someone addicted to a drug, and the slow bloom of something peaceful, like someone craving silence after being trapped under loud thunder, Si-Hyoon must finally decide—who is worth holding onto? And can a broken heart still make room for something whole?

Every dreamy girl wants a Mafia man, but the question is, does the Mafia man want you? Luna Defalco is a woman born into the Mafia life. Her father was in the Mafia, her cousins were in the Mafia, her mother died in the Mafia and now, even the man she loves is the almighty Mafia boss himself. There's just one minor hiccup, Zeno Silvestri, Luna's love interest, sees her as nothing more than a childish little sister. To make matters worse, he remains in love with his dead wife. When a threat on both their lives forces them to abscond to an island owned by Zeno, Luna must take this God-given chance to prove to Zeno that she is no longer that little child he's known all his life and make him fall for her womanly charms by all means. What happens when Zeno's brotherly feelings for Luna begin to shift? Can he accept this shift in affection or will he hold on to his dead lover? *** Excerpt “Zeno, what do you think love is?” Luna asked. Her sudden question made him turn from the grasses he was lazily plucking out of the moist earth, to stare at her. “Not what the dictionary tells us, but to you, what is love?" She wasn't joking, he could see it. Wiping the dirt off his palms, he sat himself next to her on the dried log of wood which she sat on. In and out he breathed like he was sincerely thinking about her question. Then without looking at her, his lips parted and he said, “A mirror.” "A mirror?" She asked. "Yes. A mirror.” He nodded and sighed. “Love is a mirror that reflects the deepest part of a person's soul. A mirror that reflects pain and suffering, but also joy and ecstasy, it's a mirror that reflects the heart just the way it is, naked and helpless. It's a mirror that reflects life, and that mirror is made of frail glass, hold it too tight, and it'll shatter, don't hold it tight enough, and it'll slip right out of your fingers and still shatter, if you try to pick up the broken pieces, you'll hurt yourself, that's why it's never easy to pick up the broken pieces, and neither can you just leave it there and get another mirror. Someone else might get hurt. Either way, love is hurtful." She had asked for his own take on love and he had given her the answer. Now she wanted to be bold. “Zeno, I no longer want to be that little baby girl that you adore.” His head turned as his eyes sought to look at her as though that would help him hear better. “Let me help you. I think if we pick up the broken pieces of the previous mirror together, it'll hurt less. And after we've cleared out the shattered pieces, then… then I want to be your new mirror.”

Everyone has secrets. But some lies are so dangerous, they could destroy everything. Prakriti Malhotra has always been bold and dramatic, but when she becomes the target of the cold, calculating Aditya Rathore, she’s forced to fight for her own survival. As his ruthless games push her to her limits, Prakriti must decide how far she’s willing to go to protect herself. Meanwhile, Ruhaan Agnihotri, the charming yet dangerous, crosses paths with Ishika Malhotra. What begins as a fierce rivalry soon turns into a tangled web of passion, lies, and dark secrets. Will Ishika’s fiery spirit break Ruhaan’s walls, or will his hidden demons tear them apart? Shanaya Kapoor, a quiet artist with a tortured past, finds herself caught in a forbidden love that threatens to shatter everything she’s known. And Vedant Singh Rajput, the rebellious sports star, is forced to confront his own heart when he meets the girl who challenges everything he believes about love. In a world where every smile hides a secret, and every gesture carries weight, these teenagers will risk it all. Can they survive their tangled web of lies, or will the truth destroy them all? Twisted Lies is a story of tangled fates, forbidden love, and the secrets that can either save or destroy them. The question is—who will emerge unscathed?

Yeli found herself in a world she never expected. Surrounded by the brightest minds, she felt like a flickering candle in a room full of blazing suns. The Academy of Brilliance, a place she'd only ever seen in glossy brochures, was now her reality. But she wasn't here for her academic prowess. Yeli was a bit of a... well, let's just say she wasn't known for her brainpower. In fact, she was pretty sure "dumb" was written on her forehead in permanent marker. How on earth was she going to survive this?

The Paiselys moved into Alamia expecting to have a fresh start but six months in and their chatty daughter catches the attention of the most dangerous family in the country. Don't worry though, she'll make sure all her friends and foes are well fed. Primarily a heartwarming story of friendship, family and finding home with a dash of spice, drama, murder, mystery, love, loss and woe. — slow burn, childhood to highschool to college to working life, bickering mains, multiple lead characters.

Izumi Kurogane was just a normal high schooler—until he got caught up with Marina Ashford, the untouchable rich girl with a secret love for anime. Between school festivals, intense rivalries, and Marina’s overprotective bodyguards plotting in the background, Izumi finds himself in way more chaos than he signed up for. From late-night calls to anime club shenanigans, their worlds keep colliding. But with every challenge, their bond grows stronger—whether they admit it or not.

A side story for STRIFE. You get to witness the journey of the daughter of a legendary warrior who uses Annihilation as his weapon. Follow her journey as she grows up and matures through her experiences as a Goddess. Becoming something even greater than her parents before her as she travels through the Omniverse. Facing enemies of extraordinary caliber and putting a stop to the invading forces that come from beyond. She is the incarnation of Annihilation itself and a beacon of hope to all who follow the arts of Erasure type essence. A star that shines radiant within the verse, but for now. She just wants to enjoy her search for knowledge and have fun just like a child should.

The Echo Between Us A Novel by Astra K. Lana Vienne never believed in fate-until the night she left a note between the pages of a forgotten book, never expecting anyone to find it. It was nothing more than a quiet confession, a whisper of longing pressed onto paper, meant to disappear into the endless hum of the city. But when she walks into Café Amour weeks later, she sees him-Oryn Moreau, the man the world knows as Ryn, a famed yet elusive writer-reading her words. She doesn't know him, but he knows her words. And somehow, it feels like he's been waiting for them all along. Set in the dreamy city of Aurivelle, where love lingers in quiet corners and fate writes between the lines, The Echo Between Us is a story of serendipitous moments, unspoken emotions, and the delicate line between fiction and reality.

When June's parents finally get a divorce after years of turmoil she feels like her entire world is falling apart, feeling helpless she is forced to adapt when her mom decides they need a fresh start after her dad leaves to start his new family. They leave their old life behind and move into a new high class neighborhood a stark contrast of their former one with the help of her mom's Boss' Friend   Despite watching her parents love crumble,she still secretly wishes to know what being loved feels like, she loves the idea of love,loves reading  and watching them in books and cheesy romance movies, but that is where it ends, she doesn't let anyone in, has never had a real boyfriend,never been in love. That is until she meets Will their Neigbor/Landlords son,As they lock eyes,exchange words and  Sparks fly... She must confront her deep- seated fears. Will she allow the downfall of her parent's Marriage hold her back, or will she take a chance at  Love and being happy?

Borrowed Moments Three lives. One story woven through friendship, heartbreak, and the silent spaces where feelings hide. Anaya, Pradeep, and Satiya - each carrying their own scars, their own dreams - find themselves tangled in a connection that's deeper than words. Some bonds are easy. Some are complicated. And some... feel too precious to be named. Because even borrowed moments can change everything. https://www.royalroad.com/profile/733251/fictions

Kavi Oberoi, an art student from one of the wealthiest families in the Indian community, secretly falls in love with Kiaan Chandra, an engineering senior at university. In a society where same-sex love is taboo, their relationship is kept hidden from everyone—even their closest friends. For a time, they live in the shadows, cherishing stolen moments together. Then, without warning, Kiaan vanishes from Kavi’s life, leaving no explanation. Heartbroken, Kavi struggles to move on. After two years, Kiaan reappears—this time as the fiancé of Kavi’s sister, Riya. Now Kavi faces an impossible choice: • Protect the secret they’ve worked so hard to keep, or • Reveal the truth, risking exposure of both Kiaan’s past and his own, to save his sister from marrying someone who can never truly love her.