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[Mature Content!] In a world where power and wealth dictated one's fate, Eliana was born into a life of poverty, the daughter of a humble villager. Tragedy struck early when her mother passed away at just six years old, leaving a void that was quickly filled by her father's new wife-a ruthless duchess from the village. The duchess brought with her four children of her own: one son and three daughters, all spoiled and cruel. They despised Eliana for her destitute roots, treating her as little more than a burden. Her father, once a loving man, turned a blind eye to her suffering at the hands of her stepfamily, becoming a mere shadow of the protector she once knew. The years passed unforgivingly, and by eighteen, Eliana had been reduced to a servant in her own home, subject to the whims and cruelties of her stepmother and step-siblings. Seeing no further use for the girl, the duchess arranged a marriage to a reclusive duke from a neighboring town. The duke, an eccentric man needing a wife merely to uphold appearances, accepted the arrangement without a second thought. Little did the scheming duchess know the dark truth behind the man she so eagerly married off her stepdaughter to. The so-called duke was no mere nobleman; he was the Demon God himself, a being of unimaginable power who ruled over all creation. Feared by mortals and deities alike, his true nature was hidden behind the guise of a simple lord, using his estate as a place of respite from the burdens of his eternal dominion.

[Mature Content] In the war-torn world of the Shen Dynasty, two young souls from opposing kingdoms find their destinies intertwined. Li Mei, a compassionate and idealistic girl from the peaceful Jiun Kingdom, dreams of a future where harmony prevails. Li Wei, the cold and battle-hardened general of the Yan Kingdom, knows only the language of conquest. Their paths collide when Li Wei's ruthless advance leads him to Li Mei's village. Taken hostage, Li Mei becomes an unlikely captive in the heart of the enemy's camp. As they journey together, their initial animosity gives way to a grudging respect, and then, against all odds, to a forbidden love. Bound by their shared humanity and a yearning for peace, Li Mei and Li Wei must navigate a treacherous landscape of political intrigue, ancient rivalries, and their own conflicting loyalties. Their love story unfolds amidst the chaos of war, challenging them to question everything they've ever known and fight for a future where their kingdoms can coexist in harmony. But the path to peace is fraught with danger. Will Li Mei and Li Wei's love be enough to bridge the divide between their warring nations? Or will the weight of their duties and the sacrifices demanded of them tear them apart? In a world on the brink of destruction, their choices will determine the fate of their kingdoms and the future of their love.

In the heart of the bustling metropolis, where skyscrapers pierce the clouds and ambition fuels dreams, a chance encounter changes the course of two lives forever. Ella, a struggling artist barely making ends meet, finds herself caught in a web of humiliation when her ex-boyfriend marries her former best friend. Desperate to save face, she impulsively agrees to a marriage of convenience with the enigmatic billionaire CEO, Damien Stone. Damien, accustomed to the cutthroat world of business, sees Ella's proposition as a mutually beneficial arrangement. He needs a temporary wife to appease his board of directors, and she needs a way out of her predicament. But beneath the surface of their calculated deal, an unexpected attraction begins to blossom.

When 39-year-old financial genius Ethan Blake is tragically killed in a car accident, he finds himself reborn in a fantastical world as an 18-year-old with a second chance at life. In this new realm of magic and mystery, Ethan unlocks an extraordinary cheat code: the Global Bank, a powerful system that grants him unparalleled financial prowess and magical abilities. Ethan's path crosses with Princess Seraphina, the third princess of the wealthiest family in the kingdom. At 16, Seraphina's life has been far from a fairy tale. Used as a pawn in her father's schemes to expand his empire, she dreams of freedom and true love. Ethan and Seraphina's worlds collide as they form an unlikely alliance, determined to defy the odds and take control of their destinies. As Ethan navigates his new life, mastering the Global Bank's capabilities, he must protect Seraphina from her father's ruthless ambitions while unraveling the secrets of this fantastical world. Together, they will challenge the established order, fight for justice, and perhaps, discover a love that transcends worlds. ---- Tags and content warnings are mainly to give me creative freedom later on. This is my first real novel, so go easy on me. Any feedback is more than welcome, of course.