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[COMPLETED.] This is a love story between Young Grand Duke Aster, and his slave, Ramuja. Separated by their status, they went through a series of struggles, misunderstanding, and madness until their love fully blooms under the Oath of Gardenia. This is their story since their first encounter, their life in the grand duchy, their separation, and reunion, and their story to fight against the world. The complicated feeling of dependency, manipulation, and the greater power behind their budding and blossoming love. This is the tale of the royal family, politics, forbidden love, madness, revenge, and the taste of a 'Gardenia Kiss'. "If having you means blasphemy, then teach me how to be blasphemous." - Aster. "I am nothing and have nothing, but Young Lord, my breath is yours." - Ramuja. __________ This is Yaoi/LGBT/Boys Love with politics in it~~ Expect: - Manipulative, Yandere MC, Yandere MLs, basically a lot of Yanderes~ - Lots of love triangles. - Heavy politics with many schemes. - Drama and angst.

A man raised by traitors that still has strong convictions. A what do you do when you have a dangerous power and no power with those around you. There is blood, slavers, and other topics that might not be for everyone. This is a prequel book to another book I have written but never shared. Sorry if I skip over anything, it should stand alone though.

Clara Hamilton, a kind-hearted flower shop owner, lives a quiet life in a bustling city, though her home life is far from peaceful due to her cruel stepmother and stepsisters. Her world is turned upside down when she is kidnapped by Benjamin D'Angelo, the cold-hearted mafia king, who mistakenly believes she’s connected to a conspiracy against him. As Clara is thrust into Benjamin’s dark, dangerous world, she begins to see the softer side of the ruthless man, hidden beneath his hardened exterior. Torn between the growing love she feels for him and the danger surrounding them both, Clara must navigate betrayal, family secrets, and a developing attraction to the man who is both her captor and protector. As their relationship deepens, Clara and Benjamin must face powerful enemies and make difficult choices, ultimately deciding if their love can survive in the shadows of his mafia world.

Hsien Lian, after 2000 years, is back in Heaven. But he's not happy. Being degraded from a Melee God to only a Noble, Hsien Lian now has to find a way to get back up to his past status. The easiest way, hunt the ghost named The God's Reaper. But with that, comes an entirely new threat, that no one has imagined. Memories are hidden under piles of dead humans, and now Hsien Lian has to figure it out. But luckily, he has helped.

The soul of a detested girl, Yu Xuelan, gets drawn back into a body of an ex-slave eight years after her death. She becomes entangled with the people of her past, noticing their behaviours and attitudes had all changed. It also appeared that the one was behind her death had grown even crazier during those eight years. ---- YXL: "Trust me, we will all be fine." "How are you so confident?" YXL: "Because when times get tough, denial is all we have." "........." YXL: "Or maybe I should just head straight to the dying part." ---- "You kill humans. You kill demons. You absorbed my demonic energy. Yu Yang wants you dead. You got stabbed and died. And now you're in the demonic realm with another Demon God? But you're still human?!" YXL: "Whose life is that? That sounds sad." "It's yours!" YXL: "Oh." ---- "Wait, um... You, you died! YXL: "Yeah, well it didn't stick." "But you just died twice!" YXL: "That little? Wait, did you include the part where I mentally died too?" ---- Summary of characters: Uhhh cheerful/aloof female lead who is a bit two-faced and a caring/innocent male lead who has nice hands and likes birds :)

Zenaida Carnell has a very special admiration towards Carl Solveig because of an incident happened back then in the middle school. Coincidentally, they would become the classmates since the beginning of the high school but Carl wouldn't identify Zenaida at all at the high school. With the time passes by, Zenaida would understand that she is having romantic kind of feelings towards him instead of her admiration towards him. She would try to approach Carl little by little and Carl would also get along with her well despite his usual personality. Zenaida would confess her love to him Before the end of the high school but Carl would refuse her in a very cold hearted manner without a second thought. Carl is from a powerful family and he was raised to be emotionless with everyone around him by his parents. After the refusal, Zenaida would try to avoid Carl at all cost but Carl would take the initiative to approach her. After the high school ends, Zenaida would disappear without a trace and Carl would go crazy because of her missing. He would become a more cold hearted person and his relationship life would become a very messy one. After a six years later, Zenaida would appear again in front of him again with a completely new identity and she would have a fake husband and a fake child too. ********* "Zenaida, you should never reveal your identity as Zenaida Carnell in front of Carl " Zenaida's best friend warned her with a concern filled voice. Zenaida asked her back "Why are you saying that?" "I can't say this for sure but I think that Carl is hating you so deeply. I feel like that the every girl who he is dating, are similar to you in atleast a one way. The first girl who he dated, has the same name as you. Her name was Zenaida Carnell too." Disclaimer: The cover photo does not belong to me and all the credit goes to the creator of it.

The Kingdom of Ancilly was close to destruction but was saved by the unfathomable powers of the Blossoms. They became dependent on the Blossom's support. While they thrived, others suffered. Through the years they were able to maintain their dominance with the help of the Blossoms but what will happen when new threats appear and things starts to fall apart... Both visible and hidden enemies will begin to approach.

【WSA Newbie 2025 Entry】 "Stripped of his power, betrayed by those he trusted, and abandoned by fate itself, the young master of the Celestial Clan faces a choice: cling to the tattered remnants of his righteous path or to embrace the darkness blooming within. When a catastrophic fall strips him of everything, he, along with his fiancée by his side, abandons the righteous path. Witness the birth of an anti-protagonist couple, as they forge contracts with ancient, terrifying beasts and carve a new destiny from the bones of their enemies." In the heart of the Azure Star Continent lies the legendary Celestial Clan, rulers of an unbroken legacy of power, wealth, and influence. At its helm stands Xian Tianyang, a prodigy born with unparalleled talent and destined to inherit the mantle of leadership. Calm, calculating, and relentless, Tianyang has forged a reputation as an unshakable force, a young master whose genius is rivaled only by his ambition. But the path to supremacy is fraught with danger. In a continent where alliances shift like desert sands and rival factions sharpen their blades, Tianyang must navigate a world of intrigue and betrayal. When his childhood fiancée, Lin Yuqing, the “Blooming Empress” of the Eternal Bloom Clan, enters his life, their union threatens to spark both alliances and rivalries that could reshape the continent. With ancient secrets lurking in the shadows, enemies plotting from every corner, and the weight of his family’s legacy on his shoulders, Tianyang must prove that he is more than just a prodigy—he is the heir to the Celestial Throne. Will their fates intertwine as destined rulers, or will the fires of ambition and duty tear them apart? Prepare for a tale of genius, power, and forbidden emotions, where every choice has the power to change the fate of nations. Disclaimer! Please read Auxiliary Volume 0 for important information to better understand the setting, characters, techniques, cultivation realms, bloodlines, beast levels, and contracts.

Synopsis : Meet Sonya, a transferred student who made enemies on her first day and had a creepy neighbour that stalks her. When she meet them her life takes a drastic turn. Between this chaos some secrets reveal themselves that will turn everything upside down. Some secrets that should have been remained secrets. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Suddenly an arm came out of nowhere and pulled her into an empty room. Another arm came and covered her mouth. Sonya used her both arms and pulled away both arms from against her. She turned and saw of course, Shane. "What the hell." Sonya said. She was so surprised that she didn't have a chance to get angry. "Stay away from me and my friends. Stop trying to be a part of our group when you're not. Make your own group. Stop behaving like a lost puppy looking for attention." Shane said it with an intense look in his eyes. He said it without taking a break. "Alright then. Make sure to keep your friends away from me. I don't want them to even say 'Hi' to me and same goes for You." Sonya replied.

The esteemed Shen Yan has been reborn, but with confused memories. She finds herself as a widely disliked female celebrity in a popular novel, where everyone blindly follows the protagonist's questionable beliefs. Even the original Shen Yan ends up in prison for the protagonist, sacrificing her life for the so-called love story. Shen Yan: ......I'm certain this is a case of foolish love-brain without a doubt. It is well known in the capital's social circle that Shen Yan lost her prestigious family status over a man. Shen Yan: ......I've never seen such a foolish person. --- To secure her own livelihood, Shen Yan snatches the protagonist's popularity on a live variety show, topping the trending search list. Protagonist: ??? Haters relentlessly attack Shen Yan's education. Shen Yan turns around and slaps them with her academician certificate from a research institute. Haters: ...... The haters persist, targeting Shen Yan's family background. Once Shen Yan's family history is exposed, she dominates the hot search list! The protagonist couple flaunts their love, but Shen Yan, with her expressionless husband in tow, takes a stroll and effortlessly captures the top spot again. Protagonist couple: ?!! --- The public is waiting for Shen Yan to be abandoned by the powerful figures of the capital. Shen Yan contemplates her husband, who begs for hugs every night—the same husband rumored to be emotionless. The rumors say Mr. Qi has neglected his young wife for 30 days. In a discreet corner, Mr. Qi complains that the busy Shen Yan has neglected him for 30 days, and only cuddles can heal him. Later on, everyone is stunned by Mr. Qi's extravagant displays of marital love, leaving them burnt on the outside yet tender inside. --- PS: Not a novel transmigration, not a system story. [1V1, light-hearted, a doting romance, power couple] Soul terminal illness female lead VS expressionless misunderstood male lead