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The portrait should have been empty. Instead, it looked back. When art student Leona Vale discovers an unsigned painting hidden behind her late mentor’s masterpiece, the river outside her window begins to whisper her name. What starts as curiosity becomes inheritance—an invitation into an unseen world where art remembers what people forget and truth collects its own witnesses. Every secret she uncovers rewrites the city’s history—and redraws the borders of her own soul. But the river keeps its own records. And it always comes to collect.

Ava Cole escapes to crescent city to rebuild her shattered life after leaving a toxic ,obsessive ex.She wants peace and quiet days working in a small café. But peace ends the moment she meets the Hale brothers. Elias Hale - A cold , magnetic CEO who seems to know more about her than he should. Rowan Hale- A wild ,beautiful artist with a darkness he hides behind paint and fire . Both brothers are dangerous in different ways. Both pull her in without trying And Someone is watching her someone she tried to escape ,someone who wants her back ,no matter who gets hurt . As love tangles with danger ,Ava must choose who she can trust because one man will save her and the other might destroy everything

Akira's had a difficult life growing up and when things finally start to go well for her, a tragedy strikes that changes the course of her fate forever.

Elena’s world shatters the night her sister is killed. Left with nothing but grief and a father who sees her as leverage, she is forced into marriage with Adrian Moretti, heir of an Italian mafia empire. To him, she is just a key to power. To her, he is the one who stole her freedom. But as betrayal, secrets, and dangerous desires twist their lives together, the line between hate and something far more dangerous begins to blur. In a world built on blood, vows, and chains, love might be the most lethal trap of all.

It was just another normal day for Lim Soohyun. He went to work, grabbed lunch from his favorite local restaurant, and clocked out exactly on time. Roaming the streets of Gangnam after work was his favorite pastime — there was always something amusing or strange to see among the lively night crowds. But tonight, what caught his eye was a random man standing beside an even more random-looking Gashapon machine. Obviously, he had to try it. The price was ridiculous and the man said he can only spin once, there was even a chance he might not get anything. Swallowing hard, Lim Soohyun turned the dial. When a capsule finally dropped into the slot, he exhaled in relief. The suspicious-looking man handed him the capsule. Inside was a cheap piece of pink gum and a note with instructions. That was it. The note promised “promotion” and “points” if he followed the tasks listed, points he could later use to buy more capsules. Lim Soohyun did what any sane person would do after reading it. He sold everything he owned, quit his job, abandoned his apartment, and bought the most haunted house on the market — just as the note instructed. With a soul that only craved entertainment, what could possibly go wrong? [Disclaimer: Not for the faint-hearted. Proceed with caution.]

It follows the story of a young man named Naren. Naren follows his heart in a world that seeks to end him just because of his name. Constantly troubled by adversaries of various orders, he must find allies on the odyssey towards his destiny. And whilst he's at it, he must escape a setting sun and the Gaze of Fate, for he is the boy who laughed at fate.

What happens when a random teenager stumbles upon a quaint tea shop run by death himself?

Six years ago, Lucien Blackwood, the strongest alpha in the supernatural world, abandoned his destined mate, Seraphina Vale, leaving her heartbroken and alone. He walked away without explanation, and Sera was forced to survive on her own, growing stronger but carrying the pain of betrayal. Now, Lucien has returned — richer, more powerful, and more dangerous than ever. But Sera is no longer the fragile woman he left behind. She’s confident, capable, and hiding secrets that could change the balance of power in the supernatural world. As their paths collide, old sparks ignite, and forbidden desires surge. With rival alphas plotting against them, a deadly conspiracy threatening their packs, and the pull of an unbreakable bond, Lucien and Sera must confront their past, fight for their future, and decide if love is worth the ultimate risk. Love is forbidden. Power is dangerous. And their bond… is inevitable.

They said his mother couldn't bear the loss. But when the mark beneath Kael's skin began to burn, he stopped believing their stories. At night, he dreams of fire that breathes and wings that bleed light. A voice curls through the smoke—ancient, regretful, and bound by chains he cannot see. Its words aren't meant for him, yet they live in his bones: “Mortal blood. Draconic soul. You are the echo of my sin.” Since that night, fire answers when he bleeds. Beasts lower their heads when he speaks. And somewhere beyond the veil of his dreams, something ancient stirs — waiting to be unbound. His mother's disappearance, his father's unknown past, the mark that binds his soul — they are all threads of the same secret: A bloodline long buried, and a destiny written in fire. Kael never wanted power. He only wanted answers. But some truths burn brighter than mercy… and once the flame awakens, it does not die quietly. “If finding them means setting the world ablaze… then let it burn.”

Childhood rivals, always competing yet secretly hiding forbidden feelings behind their hate, were torn apart in a messy end. Now, one has risen as a shining idol adored by millions, while the other struggles to build a quiet life as a single mother. But when fate brings them face-to-face again, old wounds begin to bleed… and long-buried feelings resurface. From rivals to something more, can love survive the scars of the past? And this time, will they finally accept what their hearts have always known?

Inaya’s drunken stumble puts her straight into the arms of a masked stranger— a man feared in the underworld as the Mafia King. When she whispers “Kidnap me…”, his cold eyes freeze… as if she just repeated a secret she was never meant to know. One mistake pulls her into his dangerous world— where obsession begins silently, and a hidden royal truth shadows every step she takes.

When a late-night "summoning game" goes wrong, Ahsan gains a terrifying new gift - the ability to see beings that shouldn't exist. Some watch silently from the corners of his vision. Others whisper, taunt, and lash out, eager to drag him across the veil separating the human world from theirs. Just when Ahsan's life begins to unravel, he encounters AZ, a cold but charismatic exorcist who deals with spirits for a living. AZ offers him one chance at freedom: train under him for one month, and by the end, Ahsan might become "normal" again - if he survives.

Elara Thorne is not who the world thinks she is. Three years ago, she was the brilliant but naïve heiress to the massive Thorne Media empire. Today, she is merely "Ella," a struggling events planner paying off her father's debts after his treacherous CFO, Julian Vance, orchestrated his ruin. Julian, now the icy, untouchable CEO, holds all the power. He needs a temporary, compliant wife to secure a critical merger—a wife who will never challenge him. When Elara, desperate for the money to save her family's last asset, agrees to his shocking marriage contract, she walks back into the lion's den. Julian sees a timid, easily controlled woman. He has no idea that the shy Ella is the same ruthless, vengeful Elara who knows every secret flaw in his corporate kingdom. The contract is simple: One year of marriage, one million dollars, and then freedom. But as the lines between their bitter rivalry and an undeniable, scorching attraction begin to blur, Julian realizes his "compliant" bride is playing a dangerous game. And Elara must decide if her thirst for revenge is worth risking the last thing she has left: her heart. Will Elara expose his crimes before Julian discovers her true identity, or will their contracted love become her ultimate downfall?

Dana Snide has always felt out of place. Blessed or cursed with a mysterious power she cannot yet control, she escapes nightly into a magical labyrinth, a world where she is free to channel. A party at the Orialis Coven leaves her reeling, ancient enemies emerge, and a mysterious guy from the labyrinth seems to know more about her than she does herself. Caught between loyalty, danger, and her unknown powers, Dana must navigate a world where betrayal is close and every choice carries weight. Can she find her path before it’s too late?

Neva has always survived by staying unnoticed. Until one night, she witnesses something she was never meant to see-and now she's on the radar of Damos , a man whose name alone makes powerful people flinch. He doesn't ask questions. He doesn't leave warnings. He just takes. Damos isn't looking for love. He wants leverage, loyalty, and silence-and Neva? She's his newest liability. But the longer she stays locked in his world, the more she realizes the danger isn't just in his threats... it's in the way he looks at her like she's his next addiction. She wants to hate him. He wants to break her. And when the line between hate and hunger blurs, she'll have to decide what's more terrifying: losing herself-or wanting to. In a world ruled by control, one woman holds the power to unravel the man no one dares defy. This is not a love story. It's a slow-burning descent into obsession, danger-and a heat that could destroy them both. Wanna step into this fiery furnace dear reader or you want to keep your sanity intact.

when a Japanese, who didn't believe even in his shadow is reincarnated with a system who didn't get enough payment, everyone had to suffer for it --//--//--//--//--//-- never take this book as something serious

Guo Chouzhou was the perfect man—handsome, brilliant, untouchable. Until one night, he was hunted down by the underworld… and declared dead. His “brother” Mo Lü wasted no time—he stole his wife, his mansion, and his life of glory. Everyone believed Guo Chouzhou was gone forever. But they were wrong. He’s back. With a new face. With a heart full of fury. And with one goal—**to take back everything that was stolen from him.** *What he lost, he’ll reclaim tenfold.* *What betrayed him, he’ll destroy a hundredfold.* The game of revenge has begun—and this time, Guo Chouzhou holds all the cards. ---

Maximus Augilleris Steefan wakes up in a world he hardly recognizes. His appearance has changed a bit, as he looks older with blue-ringed eyes. He is met by two strangers and gets entangled with this worlds mystery, as he soon comes to know...this isn't some alternate fantasy world, but the one he is very familiar with, but much more dangerous than what it was before. The journey of the God without a destiny in this cruel world begins, as he and his Paradox Troupe aim to bring down the Children of Creation.

They said reality was just code. But when the code started whispering back, the world bled. In a decayed cyber-city where dreams leak into reality, Lucian Vale, a calm, brilliant hacker with a fractured mind, uncovers a forbidden signal buried deep within the Matrix — one that speaks in human screams instead of data. The more he listens, the more the world around him collapses — buildings twist, time glitches, and dead people start remembering him. When Eira Quinn, a fearless investigator haunted by her brother's disappearance, crosses his path, their worlds merge into a nightmare coded in blood and binary. Together, they must decode the truth: Who built the Matrix — and why it's now rewriting reality itself. But the deeper they go, the closer Lucian drifts toward becoming what the Matrix truly fears — a god trapped inside its own creation. This is not a simulation. This is the haunting of reality itself.

She never saw his face that night. Just the shape of a man — standing at the far end of the hospital hallway — unmoving, watching. Raina was twenty-four, still naive enough to believe that silence always meant harmlessness. She looked away, convinced he was waiting for someone else. But he stayed there. Not shifting. Not breathing loudly. Just observing her like she was an unfamiliar puzzle he already knew how to solve. When she finally took a step forward to pass him, he turned his head slightly… enough for her to feel his eyes slide over her like a blade. No words. No touch. Just… recognition. As if he already knew her story. As if he already owned her future. And in that exact moment — an instinct inside her whispered: Run. But she didn't. She walked past him. She lived her life. She married. She divorced. And she convinced herself that night was nothing but imagination. She never knew it wasn't. Because while she forgot that moment— he never did.