Betrayed by his own family, who had him imprisoned for seven (7) years by the King for a crime committed by his sister, Min-Soo wanted to end his life when they went ahead to disown him right after his release from prison. But then, just as he was about to jump into the Han River, a kind sir saved him. For 3 years, Minsoo learnt to survive by working as a gisaeng (courtesan). Just when he thought that he had finally moved on, his family reached out again and forced him to replace his sister as the impotent crown prince's bride. What is he to do when his heart is for another and, as such, he cannot look at anyone else? What happens when his husband finds out about his unsavoury past lifestyle? Will he be safe and left unscathed, or will he be damned? Can he survive in this sham of a marriage where neither party likes the other? Yet, after realising that the prince was not an impotent man as the rumours suggested, Misoo's sister is now threatening to reveal the truth. When it reached the point such that too much heat was coming from all angles against him, Lee Min-Su knew then that it was time to bolt out of the palace. *** Note: This author would not give warnings for any scene in the book. So please make sure that you're in the right frame of mind before you start reading. Thank you.
"Feel how wet you are, taste yourself", she commanded again and I tasted my own juice. "Delicious"......... ~ Nova Matthews, a mother, a fighter and most importantly, a survivor. Rachel Sanchez, a loner, a fighter and most importantly, a drowning soul. Two people on different boats but on the same sea, identical scars that holds different stories and in search of one thing. Love. ~ "Nov....", She gripped my waist and whispered. "Let me pleasure you, let me taste you", I dipped my head and nipped on her neck, eliciting a soft moan from her," please". I looked at her, asking for her permission and when she finally defeated the storm that brewed in her electric blue eyes, she nodded at me.
Sophia Grey always believed in fairy tales, and Ethan Hayes, her childhood best friend, seemed like her happily ever after. But when Ethan proposes a contract marriage to save her family’s company, things go wrong fast. Their marriage is cold and distant, and Ethan’s actions break Sophia’s heart. When she walks away, Ethan’s world falls apart, and he realizes how much he truly loves her. But Sophia is stronger now, and she’s not willing to go back to the man who hurt her. With secrets revealed and lies exposed, Ethan must fight for her love, even if it means showing his true, vulnerable self. Will they rebuild their relationship, or will their love be lost forever?
A Mistake. An Unwanted Child. This was the bitter truth Cecilia’s mother never let her forget. Raised by her grandparents, isolated from a family who cast her aside, she believed she was destined to remain in the shadows—until one day, a plea arrives—a desperate message from her younger sister, Seraphine. Sera begs Cecilia to take her place in an arranged marriage, to bear a burden she cannot. Reluctantly, Cecilia agrees, bound not by choice but by a sense of guilt she can’t escape. She steps into a loveless union with Adrian, a man as cold and distant as her family’s affection. She swore she would never let herself feel again. Never hope, never love. But as the days unravel, Cecilia finds herself drawn to Adrian in ways she never expected. What awaits for her at the end of this path? Salvation or ruin? Can a heart that was never wanted, survive being shattered once again? Artwork by Bee
Desperate for a mother's love led me to build my own miserable life. I was yearning for a mother's care and love which my father couldn't afford. I need a woman who I will call a mother, cook my food, bathe me, sing for me, and pet me. You may be asking me about my mother. yes, I never got to meet her. She died a few hours after my birth. I killed her and no one can convince me that I didn't because she died to save me. So I grew up with my dad and also a nurse. Mrs. Theresa took care of me till I was four years old. My Dad was trying his best to make me happy. He wastes his precious time with me, and he takes me out every weekend. He made sure that I did not lack anything. He's wealthy and owns many investments. Therefore, I didn't lack anything. But! Something was missing, guess what it was, a mother's love and care. Thus, it was the reason why I was different from others. My life was different.
Vesper, a high school student, carries the heavy burden of trauma and phobia, stemming from the multiple assaults she has witnessed and endured. Her past experiences have left her with debilitating Androphobia (fear of men) and Hephephobia (fear of being touched), making it impossible for her to interact with others, except for her childhood friend, Mia. Vesper's life takes a complicated turn when she catches the attention of the school's most eligible bachelor, Ethan, the son of one of the city's top five influential families. As Ethan's gaze falls upon Vesper, she is convinced that he, like all the others, has ulterior motives for getting close to her. Determined to maintain her distance, Vesper keeps Ethan at arm's length, despite his persistent efforts to win her trust. Meanwhile, Vesper's godbrother, Liam, harbors a deep, unrequited love for her. Liam's feelings are genuine, but Vesper's past traumas have rendered her incapable of reciprocating his emotions. Lyra, Ethan's childhood friend, is caught in the middle, as she secretly harbors feelings for Ethan, further entangling the complex web of relationships. As Vesper navigates her treacherous emotional landscape, she must confront the weight of their gazes – the suffocating attention from Ethan, the longing stares from Liam, and the concerned looks from Mia. Will Vesper find the strength to overcome her phobias and learn to trust again, or will the weight of their gazes crush her? *Genre:* Young Adult, Psychological Thriller, Romance *Themes:* Trauma, Phobia, Trust, Love, Friendship, Self-discovery *Target Audience:* Young adults who enjoy complex, character-driven stories with a touch of psychological suspense.
Welcome to Ilya's Illiad. Just a warning that this novel contains the following; Abuse, Trauma, and Graphic descriptions that might trigger some readers. Ildegard Idanae D'ettore is a princess from the Kingdom of Grucaelum, a small kingdom in the world of Ophis Rephis. She is oftened referred to as Ilya, which means 'noble'. King Darius D'ettore is always strict with his daughter ever since she turned 10 years old. That was after her mother's demise that her once loving Father had turned against her. Every small mistake, Ilya gets punished or rather, her Father liked to call it 'Discipline'. She is seen as the angelic Princess of Grucaelum that is loved by her whole family. Suddenly, her father summons her telling her she is to be engaged to the Crown Prince of her allied kingdom's biggest rival. Ilya is sent into a spiral of emotions. Will this be the start of her healing? Or just another way to torment her already abusive life?
Nakamura has been dealt a great amount of trauma at the hands of her parents. She thought it would never end; that is until, a beautiful mysterious stranger saves her. A stranger that copes by being charismatic and cocky. Sandro was trained to be a servant from a very young age. One day, he found out about something that was supposed to be buried forever. Sandro became a murderer, some assumed he was evil, few believed he was justified. Sandro takes the life of those with ill intentions, but most people don't recognize the pattern.
Olivia Sky Ashborn is not your typical magical academy student. Rescued from a horrific past and raised by an assassin, she's got more secrets than spells in her grimoire. When she earns a coveted spot at Vycreek Magical Academy, she's determined to prove herself, even if it means battling arrogant classmates and defying ancient traditions. But Olivia's extraordinary powers come with a hidden curse, and as she navigates a world of shifting alliances and deadly magic, she must confront her own demons before they consume her. .
One day. One choice. A murderer, she was called, and now as payment, she is thrown into the brutal knighthood to try and survive. However, she starts to realize that everything she has been taught might very well be a lie. She meets Zarir, Prince of Perisdia, who she is meant to be enemies with but she finds herself in a complicated relationship with him when he declares her to be his. Thrown into a world of betrayal, and secrets, her life is in danger, and her future is at stake. Now she has one choice which is to either burn the world to the ground or cleanse it.
Set in the shadowy alleys of a rapidly industrializing world on the brink of war, The Crystal Within unravels the haunting tale of Yvette, a child born with eerie, crystal pink eyes that captivate and terrify in equal measure. Hidden away in the squalid lower districts of London by her mother, a maid in the service of the enigmatic and dangerous collector, Glenn Kingsley—Yvette’s existence remains a tightly guarded secret. whispers of a looming global conflict fill the air, Glenn’s insatiable obsession with rare artifacts and the pursuit of unfathomable power leads him down a dark and treacherous path. When he uncovers a delicate, unique anomaly within, Yvette Coeurdele he sees her not a child, but a treasure, a weapon with the potential to change the course of history. To him, she is a Doll that could shift the tides of fate. But how far will he go to achieve his sinister ambitions? And what becomes of innocence when it’s ensnared in the clutches of a man consumed by obsession? The boundaries between humanity and monstrosity blur. Will she succumb to the chains that bind her, or will she rise against the forces that seek to control her very existence? In a world where power is everything, what happens when the most fragile of treasures holds the key to ultimate destruction?
When the web novel, "When The Sunflower Withers," author transmigrated to the body of the villainess who is predestined to die, makes an exceptional reason not to kill a villainess, because you never know when you became one. Labelled as the "Villainess" it is no surprise when Avyanna was accused of poisoning the main lead, Cahill, due to her jealousy. This result to her early execution which only lead to the progress of plot and nothing else. But fate offers her a second chance when the web novel's author transmigrates into her body. Now, she must navigate a treacherous world where the lines between hero and villain, reality and fiction blur, seeking to uncover the dark truths she once wrote about. In a gripping tale of deception and redemption, Avyanna must navigate a treacherous world where the lines between hero and villain, reality and fiction blur, seeking to uncover the dark truths she once wrote about. Discover the twists and turns of 'Reasons Not To Kill A Villainess,' where the true villainess hides in plain sight, and every choice leads to an unexpected fate.
Growing up, she despised Cinderella, seeing her as a symbol of passivity and weakness. Why wait for a prince when you can fight your own battles? With that mantra shaping her ambition, she’s forged her path in life—dreaming big, working harder, and refusing to let anything or anyone stand in her way. But when her world begins to crumble under the weight of family obligations, societal expectations, and betrayal, she finds herself caught in a struggle for independence she never anticipated. Dragged back into the clutches of those who want to control her, she’s forced to confront her deepest fears and insecurities. Now, she must decide: will she let herself be caged by the life others have chosen for her, or will she risk everything to break free and create her own happily ever after? With themes of ambition, resilience, and self-discovery, "Ambition Wears the Glass Slipper" is a powerful story of one woman’s fight to rewrite her story—and to prove that sometimes, happily ever after starts with believing in yourself.
Y/N lived a quiet, predictable life—until one fateful night when she was taken from her world and thrust into the shadows. Her captor, Namjoon, is a commanding man with a dangerous allure and a past shrouded in secrets. Held captive in his lavish mansion, she quickly learns that his world is one of control, seduction, and power. But Namjoon isn’t the only one. Six other men, each as captivating as they are enigmatic, weave their way into Y/N’s life. Kazuya offers fleeting warmth, Hikaru tempts her with reckless games, Tsubasa awakens a raw passion, Riku tests her mind and heart, Takahiro's silent strength leaves her breathless, and Sora’s cryptic words keep her teetering on the edge of mystery and desire. As Y/N becomes entangled with each of them, she must navigate a labyrinth of forbidden lust, dark secrets, and overwhelming emotions. With every encounter, the line between captor and savior, desire and danger, blurs. In this twisted tale of passion and power, will Y/N find herself consumed by the shadows, or will she rise above them to uncover the truth hidden in the darkness?
Amara, a human with a haunted past, is thrust into the hidden world of werewolves when she meets Xavier Blackthorne, a powerful alpha of blood moon pack. Bound by destiny as fated mates, their forbidden love faces relentless challenges—rogues, ancient laws, and secrets that could destroy them. As danger closes in, Xavier must protect Amara while she discovers the strength to embrace their bond. Can their love survive the forces that seek to tear them apart, or will the forbidden bond between an alpha and his mate lead to their ultimate downfall?
I want to find my place. I want to find where I can call home. I don't want to see him again, neither do I want to see them anymore. The moon goddess played a very sour joke on me by making that man my mate. I never begged for one; I was okay being called "accursed wrench" by them. I was totally okay when I had no one to check up on me for weeks as I sulked in my tear-soaked sheets. But as soon as he held my waist, I knew he wasn't the one for me. Yet, I kept on thinking about him. With my babies from an accidental drunk night, I have gone through several worlds, yet I still think of him. He was so obsessed with my beauty but would rather die than be seen in public with me, the accursed wrench. Now, I found another - white-haired, turquoise-eyed…he had the same birthmark as him but just by looking into his eyes, my insides and knees would become weak. I never knew I could be deeply in love with two men, the other being the one who treats me like I don't exist - still, Almando, I have one question for you. Why are you so obsessed with me and don't want me in another man's arm but hate to be seen with me? …Why don't you then just let me be?