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Elaina never anticipated discovering that her husband, the reigning emperor of the Kingdom of Luminiera, was unfaithful. To make matters worse, the one seemingly attempting to undermine their marriage was none other than her sister! Unable to confront this harsh reality, Elaina resolved to plan her escape and distance herself from her husband. However, a significant complication emerged while she was plotting her departure—she was pregnant with the emperor's child. Determined not to subject her child to the consequences of her husband's infidelity, she chose to flee with her child and embark on a fresh start in the neighboring kingdom of Darcero, utilizing her expertise in farming while also planning on raising the child that she will give birth soon all on her own without the need and support of a father. As fortune would have it, the gods appeared to favor her resolve. "Because the gods are impressed by your dedication, we reward you with a helper that will allow you to flourish in this land. In exchange, you help us grow plants that are not yet present in this world and spread them all over the world. Activating the Farm Helper. Welcome, host!" Now faced with the prospect of an entirely new life and the responsibility of her unborn child, Elaina must navigate the challenges that lie ahead. What trials and tribulations will she encounter as she endeavors to build a life for herself and her child in this unfamiliar territory?

In a dark world, dominated by vampires; a world in chaos due to countless wars. Now all that remains is blood and vampires, the remnants of human civilization are only treated as pets and food. A noblewoman of impure blood, today as her 100th birthday she allowed herself to buy a bag of blood. He, a boy who wishes only peace for himself. Their destiny today brings them together, to support each other and to face this world where blood is the most important thing.

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.)

When disgraced heiress to the Owen Group, Harper Owen, plunges from a bridge in 2025, she awakens four years earlier. Given a second chance, Harper vows to claim her independence and to prevent the tragedy that haunts her.

Babysitting the Virgin Saint A queer love story in the last light of Saigon Saigon, 1970s — glamorous, volatile, and dripping with secrets. Dung Tây — a street pimp-turned-informant with too many favors owed and not enough shame — gets hired to babysit the youngest son of a rich Saigon tycoon. No gang wars, no shady deals, just babysitting a quiet, well-dressed boy with a saintly smile. Too quiet, maybe. When whispers of underground political activity begin to surface, Dung digs deeper and finds himself tangled in something far more dangerous than politics: falling for the boy he was paid to watch. Set in the last light of Saigon, this is a story of queer longing, quiet danger, and the collapse of a generation that didn’t know what to believe in anymore.

"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?

"“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."

Niki is in love with James-the cold, quiet boy who barely speaks. Luke, her golden-hearted best friend, is always there when James breaks her again. But nothing is what it seems. Because James is hiding something. And Luke... He's been hiding his heart for years. One loves blindly. One loves secretly. One loves the one he shouldn't.

Lyannah Alfonso is a kind and responsible daughter. She will do everything for the sake of her family. But there was a secret covered around her whole being that she would regret in the end. She is the only daughter of a man who comes from a family of the ancient vampire. She knows nothing about it but she notices in herself that she is different from the people around her. She grew up in a poor family but she was loved, accepted, and cared for by the family that adopted her. Her mother works as a housekeeper in a wealthy family but something bad happened to her. With the help of the Sylvester family, her mother was treated and she decided to take over the job left by her mother. As a result, she transfers to a mysterious academy owned by the Sylvester family and she meets the man who will capture her heart. Will she know the secret that covers in this academy? Will she be able to know and accept her true identity? Will their love story ends with a happy ending?

Join Titi as She Explores the Secrets of Her Neighborhood Behind every smile lies a story. Behind every door, a secret. And in the heart of one quiet neighborhood, a curious girl named Titi begins to unravel them all. From whispered tales to haunted hallways, from forbidden romances to mysterious disappearances, Titi isn't just observing— she's becoming part of the story. What happens when you dig too deep? What truths should stay buried? Step into a world where every neighbor has something to hide, and where even the most innocent streets hold chilling truths.

Rin was never meant to be more than a number. An ink-stained orphan indentured to a crumbling ledgerhouse in the marsh-bound city of Drownpost, she spends her days copying shipping manifests and her nights enduring the quiet rot of forgotten lives. But everything changes when she uncovers a strange, sea-damaged scroll, one that holds the first stirrings of a newly awakened verse, quiet yet powerful, and impossible to ignore. In the Kingdom of Velratha, songs are more than superstition. Long ago, the Sea sang its will into existence, scattering verses of living magic across the islands. Now, the Crown hunts those shanties, chains the relics they awaken, and silences those who dare to listen. But the Shanty of Unmaking, the last and most dangerous of them all, is beginning to surface. Chased by inquisitors, marked by a burning desire for revenge, and pulled into a crew of fugitives, smugglers, and threadbare rebels, Rin must decide what kind of story she’s willing to carve into the tides: one of survival… or defiance. Because the tide is shifting. And the verses remember.

‎At just twenty, Christy Scott has lost everything. Betrayed by the people she trusted most, she’s left homeless, jobless, and barely surviving as a dancer in a strip club. ‎ ‎Then Kendrick Black walks in, billionaire, emotionally ice-cold, and hiding a secret that could destroy his reputation. He offers her a deal: pose as his girlfriend for ninety days to kill rumors questioning his masculinity. For Christy, it’s survival. For him, it’s damage control. It’s supposed to be business. Nothing more. ‎ ‎But living under Kendrick’s roof turns out to be more than she bargained for. His manipulative sister wants her gone. His childhood sweetheart plays a twisted game. And worst of all, her ex, the same man who crushed her heart, is now Kendrick’s driver, watching her every move. ‎ ‎Just when Christy starts to find her footing, everything comes crashing down. A leaked video from her past blows up online. Her name, her dignity...shattered. In a desperate attempt to escape the media storm, she’s caught in a brutal accident. ‎ ‎She wakes up in a stranger’s home...Kendrick’s best friend. And with him, the truth: she’s not just anyone. She’s the missing daughter of the powerful Lancaster family. And she’s carrying Kendrick Black’s child. ‎ ‎Now the girl everyone once dismissed is coming back stronger. With fire in her eyes, a baby in her belly, and the truth at her back, Christy is no longer the victim. She’s the storm. ‎ ‎But when the man who couldn’t protect her comes begging for her love, can she forgive him? ‎ ‎Or will she become the bride who burns it all to the ground?

The Day the Apocalypse Arrives—No One Has Privileges Anymore. It doesn't matter if you're a child, a man, a woman, or someone with a disability—if you want to survive, you must quickly grasp the rules of survival. Our only goal is to live—and to keep living.

--- The Mirror Between Us is a razor-edged romance-thriller about two rich kids unraveling behind closed doors. Kit has reinvented himself since his mother died—trading grief for bravado, innocence for something sharper. Delorah is beautiful, bitter, and bored stiff under the watchful eye of absent, powerful parents. When they meet at a party and share their first hit, something clicks—and it’s electric. Their secret fling turns volatile fast, tangled in drugs, violence, and the lies they tell to stay one step ahead of the people trying to control them. But privilege only protects you for so long. When a brutal moment at a party starts circulating in whispers and screenshots, the world they thought they could hide in begins to collapse. And there’s no way out without burning everything down. ---

A diplomatic carriage will be taking a quiet path to descretely deliver gold. Easy money. Two crews hitting the target from two points. No problem. They just have to get there. But each of them end up getting their lives changed on the way. "Killing is too easy when you're a Black Air Raider." Heather Dlomo, disillusioned by the life of a warrior outside of home, ends up leading her squad to the meeting point and ends up meeting a man who rocks her firm understanding of the world. "We fight our blood every day". Fury Winddrake and her warriors are a collection of exiles from different tribes. Fury leads them due to her grit and intelligence, but all their cultures has put that second. Culture demands the strongest must lead, and if she doesn't take control, she'll be dead by the hands of her own people before she can get to the Heist.

She only wanted to disappear. He was never supposed to notice her. Lyra Elmont has built her life on invisibility—an unbonded Omega hiding in the corridors of the powerful Virelux Corporation. But a single misstep at the company gala ends in heat, instinct, and a night in the arms of the Alpha she fears most: CEO Cassian Dorne. She flees before dawn. Leaves no name. No trace. Except for a broken heirloom earring... and the bond neither of them expected. Now, as Lyra battles rising instincts and a pregnancy she can’t explain away, Cassian is drawn to a scent he can’t forget—haunted by a ghost he never knew he touched. Secrets unravel, tensions rise, and instinct threatens to destroy the careful world they’ve built. In a society where bonds define status and secrecy is survival, some claims are impossible to erase.

This novel primarily features 'Lydia Mercer', a criminal recruited by the Federation to become a female mobile suit pilot. She is subsequently assigned to the 'Black Dog Squad', a black operations unit commanded by Renato Germi, during the One Year War conflict. --------------------------------------- I just upload the prologue, the official release date will be announce . ---------------------------------------- PIXIV : https://www.pixiv.net/novel/series/14059897 SEKAI : Masihmereciello (soon)

A quiet transfer student, a loud classmate, and a hidden door beneath the old auditorium stage-what begins as a punishment turns into a journey of friendship, memory, and quiet change. What lays ahead is a silent but exciting journey of youth growth.

In the Dracula Empire, women of the Ling family reign as silent killers — pink devils dressed in white. Ling Zhao, the youngest and most dangerous of them all, strikes fear into the hearts of her enemies. After losing her parents, she becomes fiercely protective of her loved ones, punishing anyone who dares harm them with swift, merciless death. But everything changes when she falls for her sworn enemy. Love creeps into her heart, softening the darkness that once ruled her soul — leaving her to grapple with a deadly choice between her empire and her emotions.

In a kingdom where old traditions are as firm as castle walls, Lady Vivienne Beaumont faces a hard choice. Her father, a stern lord, insists she marry into a wealthy duke’s family to secure their family’s power. But Vivienne’s heart resists, longing to make her own path. The kingdom is in trouble: money is tight, and many struggle to afford basic needs like food and shelter. Worse, selfish lesser nobles are tricking common people, stealing their land and leaving them with nothing. As the problems worsen, Vivienne begins to question everything—her father’s leadership, the fairness of the kingdom’s rules, and the heavy cost of power that ignores the suffering of ordinary folk like bakers, farmers, and blacksmiths. She feels the weight of her duty to her family, but she also dreams of a different future, one where everyone has a chance to thrive. With the kingdom teetering on the edge of chaos, Vivienne must choose: will she give up her freedom to marry the duke’s son and keep the peace, or will she dare to defy tradition and fight for a new way forward that brings hope and justice to all? *Note - This is original copy and written under Saka_roy (or Saka roy). available in wattpad, royal road, and webnovel. Hope you check it out*