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[BL] His Enemy’s Life Became His To Guard

[BL] His Enemy’s Life Became His To Guard Synopsis Seven years ago, Ethan watched his family die in flames—an attack ordered by one name everyone feared: Logan, a ruthless corporate ruler whose power crushed anyone who crossed him. Ethan disappears and rebuilds himself in the shadows, driven by a single purpose—revenge. To get close enough to kill Logan, he becomes his personal bodyguard. He returns under a false identity and infiltrates Logan’s inner circle as his personal bodyguard, waiting for the perfect moment to strike. But the longer he works by Logan’s side, the clearer it becomes that Logan’s life is in danger—and that he can trust no one. He begins to realize that Logan isn’t the ruthless monster the rumors described. He’s surrounded by enemies and trapped in a violent power struggle. But how could Ethan believe this when he had seen it with his own eyes—his parents burning, and the person responsible claiming they were carrying out Logan’s orders for failing to uphold a deal? Revenge should have been the only thing on his mind. Yet no matter how hard he tried, he couldn’t stop the conflicting feelings stirring in his chest. Then came the day Logan appeared before him, bloodied, trembling, and teary-eyed, looking at him with a trust that terrified Ethan. “You’re the only one I can trust to protect me,” Logan whispered, his voice cracking. “Promise me, Ethan… please. Promise you’ll stay by my side!” Ethan’s heart clenched. How could he make such a promise? The very reason he had come was to have his revenge—to kill the man who had destroyed his family. And yet… looking at Logan now, bloodied, trembling, and pleading, something inside him wavered. Could Logan really have killed his parents? Could he trust himself to protect the enemy he had sworn to destroy?
Osasssss · 875 Views

Beta Complex

Ethan is a hard working and dedicated beta who dropped out of college to help his mother's restaurant succeed. Unable to sense pheromones like an omega or an alpha, he's set to live a normal life with no complaints. However, after helping a dominant alpha named Zander not once, but twice, Ethan finds himself at the center of his attention. Between a needy alpha and taking care of his mother's restaurant, Ethan finds his hands full. It only gets worse when an illegal drug emerges, transforming regular betas into a different dynamic. As society battles the controversy of this new ‘medicine’, all Ethan wants to do is go back to his normal life, but he doubts Zander will ever let him go as his obsession reaches new heights. *** Ethan crouches down and lifts his hand to the man's face only for him to be slapped away. “I said fuck off.” Ethan ignores him and reaches for his face again. When the man goes to slap him, Ethan is prepared. He grabs his other hand, and then grabs a fistful of his sweat soaked hair and yanks it up. The man groans, eyes clenched shut. “Dang, they really beat you huh?” Ethan murmurs. His left cheek has a deep cut that bleeds, his nose is swollen and bruised, and blood drips from out of his hair. The man opens his eyes with a wince and pauses as Ethan continues to assess his injuries. “Probably need stitches.” Done with his examination, Ethan finally looks him in the eyes. “Oh.” He says in surprise. The man's eyes are a bright green, almost glowing in the dark alleyway. How pretty. “You a beta?” The guy asks, his voice hoarse, his gaze glued to Ethan’s face. “Well, you certainly aren't one.” Ethan frowns at the purple ring around the green of his iris. He's an alpha alright. A dominant alpha. “You a beta?” The alpha asks again. Ethan drops his hand from the man's hair, letting it flop back down and covering his deep green eyes. “Yes, I'm a beta.” Ethan answers.
faketears · 185.1k Views
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Saint Who Lay Low

When Gu An was just a servant, he accidentally broke a pot containing a spiritual flower. In his fear and panic, he discovered that he had actually seized twelve years of lifespan from it! From that moment on, a path to immortality stretched out before Gu An! To cultivate immortality peacefully, Gu An chose to become a menial disciple of the Tai Xuan Sect, tending to medicinal herbs every day and seizing their lifespans to further his cultivation. Through lifespan evolution, his basic cultivation techniques continually transformed, eventually evolving from simple foundational arts into divine abilities capable of reaching the heavens! Eras passed, stars shifted, and the mortal world experienced countless changes. Eventually, legends of immortals began to spread among humanity. Gu An, now revered as an immortal, spent half of his lifespan to transcend the limits of the immortal path, achieving the realm of a Saint, rising above the Heavenly Dao itself. However, one day, a white-robed elder, exuding an aura of immortality, came to visit Gu An. "This humble Taoist is the Star Lord of Xuanqing in the heavens. The Great Emperor Taihao has heard of the virtuous deeds you have done in the mortal realm—your repeated efforts to save countless lives, accumulating immeasurable merit. The Emperor has sent me down to summon you to join the ranks of the immortals and assume the position of Immortal Officer, Heavenly Horse Guardian." Gu An asked, "May I inquire, what are the duties of the Heavenly Horse Guardian?" "The Heavenly Court possesses divine steeds capable of traversing the heavens and earth, entering and exiting the realms of yin and yang. The role of the Heavenly Horse Guardian is to tend to and feed these divine steeds." Hmm? Tend to horses? ____________________ You can read advance chapters of this novel and other novels in my patreon patreon.com/NO_NAME1412
NO_NAME1412 · 834.4k Views
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Undressed By The Mafia God

Warning: Heavy sexual content and a fucked up male lead. Throw morally grey out the window. Excerpt: "Do you trust me?" His hand drifted to her neck. If he had asked her to walk into the fire with him right then, to tumble willingly into chaos, she would have said yes without hesitation. Her entire body shivered as she nodded, heart hammering, her pulse a wild drum against her ribs. "Always use your words, Bambola. Do you trust me?" he asked again. "Yes…yes…" Her back arched against him instinctively, skin flushed and glistening, every nerve screaming, every muscle taut and alive. Luca's other hand tightened at her neck, squeezing until she gasped for breath. The sensation was exquisite and terrifying, every nerve ending alight as he manipulated the fine line between restriction and pleasure. Vee squeezed her eyes shut, nails digging into his arm as she clung to him, her breath rattling in her chest. He sensed her reaching the edge and drove her closer, the hand at her neck tightening harder. "Luc…" she choked out, a fragmented plea that shattered as her body convulsed, releasing a hot, desperate wave against his fingers and the rug beneath them. Synopsis: She insulted the devil. He decided to own her. Veronica Scalese walks into New York’s elite club, ‘Commissioned’ by accident—and mouths off to the wrong man; Luciano Genovese popularly known as ‘The Devil’. He grants favours but gets your soul in return. When Luca comes to collect a debt from her father, the payment demanded is flesh. Veronica becomes both Luca’s weakness and his obsession. He burns his empire to the ground to keep her. Undressed by the Mafia God is a mafia romance story where power is foreplay, love is a liability, and the most terrifying thing a god can do… is fall. From the author that brought you: 1. Defying The Rogue Alpha 2. The Vampire's Luna 3. Undressed By His Arrogance
JoyceOrtsen · 328k Views

One Piece: The Strongest King System

[Transmigration | Kingdom Building | System | One Piece] Arthur transmigrated into the world of One Piece— not as a pirate… not as a Marine… But as the Prince of the Zephyr Kingdom, a tiny nation in the West Blue. Sounds good, right? Wrong. The kingdom is collapsing from internal corruption, external enemies, and rampaging pirates who treat the country like their personal hunting ground. Arthur originally wanted to live a peaceful life and just lie flat as a royal prince. But the world refused to let him. Just when everything seemed hopeless… Ding! The Strongest King System has awakened! Upgrade the Kingdom Level → Summon powerful Legions Increase National Prestige → Unlock Exclusive Abilities & Legendary Items Expand Territory → Build an Empire that shakes the seas Soon, armies that should never exist in this era begin appearing under Arthur’s banner. Sitting upon his throne, Luo Hao looked at the terrifying legions standing beneath him and smiled. Pirates? Marines? Warlords of the Sea? Trash. In this era ruled by monsters— Arthur will crush them all. Admirals? He’ll punch them. Yonko? He’ll kick them down. The Seven Warlords of the Sea? Just stepping stones. Being the king of a single kingdom was never his goal. His banner will spread across the seas. And one day… Arthur will step on the corpses of the Celestial Dragons and ascend to the Void Throne, becoming the true king of the world.
Anime_Verse_9199 · 118.9k Views

Reborn Business Emperor: Forbidden Harem & Pureblood Dynasty Rise

Reborn Business Emperor: Building a Forbidden Harem Dynasty in the Cultivation World A ruthless modern tycoon dies in a fiery crash and awakens in the body of a broke underground fighter in the city of Lingyuan — a stagnant cultivation world ruled by greedy clans and the iron grip of the Central Cultivation Bureau. Armed with Earth’s business genius, photographic memory, and zero moral restraints, Zhao Ming vows to shatter the old order. From a failing tea shop, he builds an unstoppable commercial empire — qi-infused products, luxury restaurants, private auctions, and more — all under the banner of the rising Zhao Clan. But power alone isn’t enough. He deliberately forges a massive forbidden harem through seduction, blackmail, and raw dominance to breed pureblood heirs with divine-grade talent. Every conquest, every pregnancy, every child is proof of his godhood in a society that secretly worships bloodline purity while publicly condemning it. As the Zhao Clan climbs from Mortal Tier to Silver, then Gold and beyond, rival clans plot his destruction. Assassins, bureau enforcers, and jealous Sovereigns all want to crush the heretic who dares make pureblood cultivation public and absolute. Zhao Ming smiles. Let them come. He will bankrupt them, break them and turn their own doctrines against them. Business. Forbidden love. Absolute dominion. In a world where wealth buys cultivation and blood buys immortality, one man will rewrite the heavens themselves — and he will do it with a harem dynasty kneeling at his feet. ********** Patrons get the real power: 5 chapters early on the heavy-hitters: Reborn Sovereign: The Perverted King's Harem Empire Reborn Business Emperor: Forbidden Harem & Pureblood Dynasty Rise Shadows of Dominion: The Villain's Rebirth 2 chapters early on the dark side: Hero’s Slave Harem: Labyrinth of Blood and Flame Zombie Apocalypse Harem: Necromancer's Rise Exclusive NSFW character refs — steamy poses, outfits & scenes you won’t find anywhere else Your support = faster drops, hotter girls, bigger conquests. Join the degenerates ruling the shadows: https://www.patreon.com/Alaric_Lock 18+ only. Pure fantasy. Let's build empires together. ********** **** No NTR No Netorase **** Tags: Reborn, Business Tycoon, Forbidden Harem, Pureblood Dynasty, Cultivation, Ruthless MC, Possessive ML, Incest , Empire Building, Slow-burn Romance, Dark Romance Disclaimer This novel contains explicit adult content, including themes of incest, power imbalance, manipulation, non-consensual elements (initial coercion), graphic sexual scenes, violence, and morally gray/dark protagonist behavior. It is intended for mature audiences (18+) only. The story explores taboo and controversial subjects in a fictional cultivation world and does not condone or reflect real-world values, ethics, or laws. Reader discretion is strongly advised. If you are sensitive to these themes, please do not read.
Alaric_Lock · 146.8k Views

The SALVATORE family

In a world ruled by power, reputation, and control, a single deception binds two lives together in a marriage that was never meant to exist. When Elva Williams, a quiet, middle-class orphan raised under the shadow of the Rodriguez family, is forced to take the place of Victoria Rodriguez at the altar, she steps into a life that was never hers. What begins as a temporary arrangement quickly turns into a prison when she is married to Matthew Salvatore—a cold, calculating military officer known for his authority and ruthless control. Unknown to everyone, Matthew is fully aware of the deception from the very beginning, yet he chooses silence, using the situation as a weapon to take revenge on the Rodriguez family. Inside the grand Salvatore mansion, Elva lives like a caged bird—surrounded by luxury yet stripped of freedom. While Matthew’s parents treat her with warmth, unaware of the truth, Matthew himself remains distant, dominant, and dangerously unpredictable. What starts as control slowly shifts into something far more complicated. Beneath his cold exterior, a growing obsession takes root—one he neither understands nor tries to stop.Elva, however, refuses to lose herself. With a dream of becoming a doctor, she clings to her ambition as the only piece of her identity that remains untouched. But when Matthew begins to tighten his control, denying her even the chance to pursue her future, she realizes she must escape—or risk losing everything. On her eighteenth birthday, she makes her move. With nothing but courage and desperation, Elva escapes the mansion, leaving behind a letter that reveals the truth of her identity and the deception that brought her there. While the Salvatore household is shaken by the revelation, Matthew is left with something far more dangerous than anger—an emptiness he cannot ignore. As days turn into weeks, his search for her becomes relentless. He neglects his duties, loses control of his discipline, and descends into a quiet obsession that consumes him entirely. Meanwhile, Elva rebuilds her life from nothing. Living in a small rented room, she studies, works, and fights for the future she almost lost. For the first time, she experiences freedom—fragile, uncertain, but real. Yet even in her new life, the past lingers, refusing to fade. Because Matthew Salvatore does not forget. Realizing she would never abandon her dream, he begins searching where it matters most—colleges. One by one, he checks every institution until fate finally brings them face to face again. What follows is not a reunion, but a capture. In a moment that strips away her hard-earned freedom, Matthew takes her back—this time with no intention of letting her go. Back in the mansion, the truth is no longer hidden. His family demands punishment. They demand a proper marriage, a rightful bride, a restoration of honor. But Matthew refuses them all. In a declaration that shifts everything, he claims Elva openly—not as a mistake, but as his responsibility, his decision, his possession. Trapped once again, Elva finds herself facing a harsher reality. This time, escape is no longer an option. Matthew tightens his control, even going as far as taking away her education—her dream—as punishment for running away. But instead of breaking, something inside her changes. She stops running. She starts planning. Realizing that force will never win against someone like Matthew, Elva chooses a different path—one of strategy, patience, and quiet rebellion. If she cannot escape the cage, she will make the one who built it open the door himself.As obsession deepens and resistance sharpens, their relationship transforms into a dangerous battle of will and emotion. Control clashes with freedom, power with identity, and somewhere in between, something far more complicated begins to take shape—something neither of them is ready to name.In a world where one refuses to let go and the other refuses to surrender, the question remains— Will she ever truly be free?
JOLLYbear_ · 2.7k Views

The Lost Mafia Prince: When The Youngest Comes Home

The De Luca family rules the underworld with power, wealth, and fear. As one of the most powerful mafia families, they have everything—loyal soldiers, endless influence, and a bond that nothing should be able to break. Except the night they lost their youngest son. When Adrian De Luca was only four years old, he disappeared without a trace from the safety of the family estate. Despite the De Luca family's endless power and resources, years of searching brought nothing but silence. To the world, the eighth son of the De Luca family had simply vanished. But Adrian was not dead. For eleven years, he lived a life no child should ever endure. Kidnapped and forced to grow up in a cruel household, he was treated like a servant, abused, starved, and constantly reminded that he was unwanted. The bright, cheerful child he once was slowly disappeared, replaced by a quiet and guarded boy who learned that survival meant silence. At fifteen, everything changes. A single lead brings the De Luca family face to face with the truth they had searched for over a decade. Their lost son is alive. But the boy they bring home is no longer the little prince they remember. Thin, scarred, and terrified of the very family claiming to love him, Adrian struggles to believe that the powerful mafia household is truly his home. Surrounded by six fiercely protective older brothers and the twin who never stopped waiting for him, he must slowly learn what it means to belong again. Yet the past refuses to stay buried. As the De Luca family uncovers the truth behind Adrian’s kidnapping, enemies begin to surface, secrets come to light, and the underworld learns a dangerous lesson— The youngest son of the De Luca family has finally come home. And this time, the De Lucas will make sure no one ever takes him away again. ......... This story is only based on the Healing of Adrian
Mineatty17 · 13.7k Views