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Lunar Mechanism.

Many people miss the past and the old days when everything was supposedly better. But was the world really better before the cataclysm? The Moon split in half and now surrounds the planet with a ring of debris! The surface changed dramatically, becoming dangerous for human survival. With the sun covered by a dense layer of dust and cold nights and poisonous winters, the human spirit continued to shine. When the new sun shone again, we asked for a solution, for the deepest desire in our hearts. Thus, Glyphwork was born! Using lines, patterns, and circuits activated by Noeia, the power that every human possesses, we improved our technology and unleashed a power once reserved for fantasy. We built cities that coexist with nature! We explored the ruins of the old world to learn about our past! We hunted the monstrosities that replaced humans as the masters of this world! Under the guidance of the Noetarchs, those brave souls who constantly take risks, humanity will reclaim what was once theirs, step by step. Humanity will shine brightly once again! Join Selene Sahari in this story that explores the limits of the human mind and body! Where she builds her own story, her own narrative, her own legend. With punches and Glyphworks! ------------------------ Cover made by TheAnPlayer2. English is my second language and I'm using Grammarly for thoses mistakes I didn't see, so, if you notice one, comment, please! I will be posting this story on RoyalRoad.com
Sir_Traverse · 5.4k Views

The Mad Duke's Naughty Maid

CONTENT WARNING: /This novel contains mature themes, explicit sexual content, strong language, and adult situations. Reader discretion is advised./ She was born to lie. He was born to enjoy it. Vivienne Moreau is a fox. A beautiful dangerous fox in a corset. A thief. A con artist. A seductress. She robs nobles blind, strips them of gold—and sometimes their trousers—just for fun. She sleeps with them to make the theft more… satisfying. Seduction? Her weapon. Theft? Her art. Lying? Second nature. Trust? Never. Love? That’s for fools. Chaos? Her favorite toy. This is her last job. One château. One golden horse worth more than she’s ever dreamed. One chance to vanish forever. Rich and alone. Her plan is simple: pretend to be a maid, steal the treasure, disappear. Easy. Simple. Foolproof. Then she meets Duke André Rousseau. Calm as glass, handsome, harmless-looking—but mad, bored, terrifying… and completely insane in a way that smells like obsession. He knows she’s a thief before she even steps across the gates. Every lie she plans, every trick she schemes, every insane impulse—he sees it. And he decides to play. He doesn’t want her arrested. He doesn’t want her caught. He wants her undone. To watch her spin, unravel, claw, scream—his predator turned prey. Vivienne thinks she’s the hunter. That she’s untouchable. That she’s in control. She isn’t. She’s his game. His obsession. His chaos made flesh. And in this war of greed, madness, and teeth-bared games… someone will break. Maybe her... Maybe him... Maybe both.
Xo_Xie · 170.4k Views

Beneath the Sunshine Mask

Sera Kim is everything the campus adores: bright, cheerful, and impossibly warm—a living “Sunshine” whose laughter fills the halls of Seorim University. But the girl everyone sees is only a mask. Beneath the warmth and playful charm lies Seraphina Vale, a brilliant, cold, and calculating young woman who has already graduated early from another college. Every choice she’s made, every step she’s taken, has been for one purpose: Julian Lee. Julian is the young, stoic, and enigmatic economics professor whose perfection commands respect and inspires awe. He is disciplined, sharp, and untouchable—but Sera has loved him openly for years. Unlike ordinary crushes, her affection is fearless and unapologetic—so visible that everyone on campus knows, yet so profound that no one can truly understand its depth. In her final year, Sera no longer hides behind subtle admiration. She expresses her love boldly, laughing in class, lingering near him, and letting the world witness her devotion. Julian remains unreadable, neither reciprocating nor rejecting, but his quiet attention keeps hope alive. Beneath the Sunshine is a story of love, identity, and courage—where the radiant persona of Sera Kim conceals the strength and depth of Seraphina Vale. It’s a tale of loving openly, pursuing relentlessly, and daring to stand in the light of someone’s gaze without fear. Will her unwavering devotion melt Julian’s cold exterior, or will it remain an unrequited passion that defines her final year?
Jay_KJ · 1.8k Views

The Billionaire's Secret Baby

She sold her body to save her mother’s life. She never expected the man she gave it to… would be her new boss. Or the father of her child. Isabella Howells had her future mapped out—until everything shattered in one day. Her mother was dying, her fiancé had stolen everything, and with nowhere left to turn, Isabella made a desperate decision that would haunt her forever. Five years later, she’s a single mother craving a fresh start in a quiet town. When she lands a dream job as executive assistant at StoneTech Solutions, it feels like fate is finally on her side—until she walks into her new boss’s office and comes face to face with Jake Stones, the man she thought she’d never see again. The one-night stand. The man who swore he couldn't have children but was somehow the father of her son, Timothy. Would she be able to do her job without thinking about the past? What happens when Jake Stones is bent on making Isabella his, unaware of his secret baby with her? Will she accept him? What happens when Jake's brother's schemes puts Timothy's life in danger and Isabella is forced to reveal the truth about Timothy's paternity? Will Jake accept this truth? Or will it break him and everything he'd ever come to know about Isabella Howells? Let's find out in this story of love, lies, betrayal, and a second chance that could cost everything. ******Excerpt****** Jake leaned back slowly, eyes narrowing, studying her with new intensity. "Tell me, Miss Howells," he said carefully, "have we met before?" Bella's heart lurched, panic flashing through her veins. Did he recognize her? It couldn't be. If he did, he wouldn't have asked her that. Besides, she had a reason to recognize his face, but him? He didn't have a reason to. She concluded. She forced herself to laugh lightly, shaking her head. "No, sir. I don't think so. I'd certainly remember if we had." Her words came out smoothly, but inside she was crumbling. Of course, I remember you, Jake. How could I not? You're the man who lied. The man who changed the course of her life with just one lie. Jake tilted his head, unconvinced. The denial in her voice didn't match the flicker in her eyes, or the way her hands gripped the edge of the chair just a little too tightly. She recognized him, too but was obviously lying to him. He nodded, deciding not to press further. Not yet. "Strange," he murmured, leaning back in his chair, a faint smile ghosting his lips. "I could've sworn you looked familiar." Bella kept her eyes lowered, pretending to be busy with the folder he slid across the desk. Jake let the silence stretch, his gaze never leaving her. Inside, his thoughts churned. She was lying — he was sure of it. That mole, those eyes, that voice… There was no mistaking her. She could hide behind her polished clothes and calm tone, but he knew. She was the one who had refused his help and had wanted to pay for whatever money he gave her. And if she thought she could walk into his world again and pretend otherwise, she was wrong.
BabyAngel2 · 131.9k Views

The Wolf King's Hex

Celesse Threadwalker can trace curses through dreams. For the right price, she maps the glowing filaments that bind kings, lovers, and killers—and breaks them before they break their hosts. But when she’s summoned to the Fenrial Court to undo the Wolf King’s ancient hex, her craft becomes a death sentence. Dacian Fenris, the Wolf King, isn’t cursed by an enemy. He cursed himself. Two decades ago, grief over his mate’s murder drove him to bind his wolf to save his kingdom from his own rage. Now the spell is unraveling, and every heartbeat brings him closer to madness—and to death. When Celesse’s first threadwalk triggers the hex’s defense, the spell twists and fuses her life to his. If he dies, she dies. Trapped in the palace where human courtiers whisper rebellion and wolf alphas scent blood, Celesse must hunt the hex’s five hidden anchors before time runs out. But the deeper she walks through Dacian’s dreamscape, the more she uncovers secrets meant to stay buried: a forgotten child, a murdered Luna, and bloodlines that should have perished long ago. Because the final anchor isn’t a stone—it’s her. Bound by a curse, hunted by a killer, and torn between loyalty and love, Celesse must choose whether to break the hex and lose herself, or keep it intact and doom the man—and the realm—she’s grown to protect. A sweeping tale of sacrifice, forbidden magic, and a love that defies fate, The Wolf King’s Hex weaves epic fantasy and aching romantasy into one unforgettable curse.
God_Ak_Adeboye · 2.6k Views

Queen Forged in Shadows

At first I only thought that I just needed him to stay by my side so I won't feel alone. But then he did his best to dig deeper and claim a piece of my heart. I'm an assassin and my job was to kill people. I must not let anyone get close to me as they might become someone who'll be my weakness and the cause of my downfall. I was trained since I was a kid and killed a lot of people by my own hands those who are not important and the one I considered sister died I my own hands. I was a lone wolf for so long but the Agency gave me a partner, and he eventually became someone who I cherish, my very first disciple. He made the sleeping seed in my heart grow and flourish into a beautiful flower. But one day, I never thought that I met my demise by his own hands in a very cold place. He was acting suspicious that day that I noticed every move he made but I never did bother to point out. I pretended not to know his name for a long time as the Agency forbids its assassins to state their name. But for the first time in my life, I told someone my name and he was the very first one who reached out and called my name. Vincent was my killer and the person I cherished the most. "Cianne~" he continuously call out my name and his tears were something I can't wipe for him anymore. Instead of hatred, all I felt as my breath was slowly fading away was that I hope he will move on quickly and find himself a person who will ease his pain. "Cianne" he called again and for the last time, I felt warmth in his tight hug. I was in a very dark surroundings but I heard a voice. A voice that says that I can either be someone who destroys the empire or rather be the one who will give its prosperity. In my second life, I have my past memories intact but Vincent's face were blurred and I can't see. to remember his features. I became the only heir to a great empire ruled by a tyrant and I constantly have a knife attached in my legs as I have a lot of visitors at night, wishing to end my life. I thought I avoided a faith of ending someone else's life but people are persistent to take my breath away. At first, I was ready to die but my maid always use her body as a shield to protect me so I have no choice but to fight for her life and mine. As I grew older, I started to saw visions of the past and the future. The future was way worse than that of the visions from the past. I constantly hear a voice calling me into my subconsciousness and never expected that a dragon queen's spirit was attached into my soul. As she saw all of my memories of the past was dark that it affected my aura that radiates darkness and she says that I was the best person who can contain her power. But then someone temporarily got me out of that space and it was a man who was considered to be the next mage of the tower. Both of us grow up together and he constantly regulates my body but in return he continues his research in the castle. While I constantly use the Emperor's hunting head game as a way to assess my abilities. The emperor doesn't mind it since he said he was way stronger than I am and just use him as a target rather than my assigned guard. Eventually as years passed, the dragon queen consistently tries to take over my body but the mage was still someone who is capable to fight her in my subconscious. Until one day, a rift so large opened and she managed to take over my body. Shackling me in my subconscious and never let her guard down I the very moment. Am I really fated to destroy this world? My first life was not fulfilling as it is but this second life was something that I massacred the whole people in the country. Can I avoid this fate?
Avy_Katty · 16.5k Views