tempted by deception

On an apparent normal Sunday, Luke suddenly woke up after hearing a voice warning him of something weird. After assuming that it was just a bizarre dream, he felt an earthquake that nearly destroyed his dormitory. As if things weren't odd enough, a zombie suddenly appears in his room and targets him. Somehow, Luke survived several encounters against the zombies thanks to his skill Weapon Augmentation, but then he suddenly finds a mini-sized elf and a mini-sized dark elf telling him that they want to help. After a stranger offer, Luke learns that something very big is happening with the planet, and now he will have to find the strength to fight against zombies and all kinds of weird creatures that want his neck... he will do all that while avoiding being tempted by those two very suspicious elves. The story, all names, characters, and incidents portrayed in this production are fictitious. No identification with actual persons (living or deceased), places, buildings, and products is intended or should be inferred.

**She came to steal a plant. She left utterly destroyed and completely his** Aria Chen is a woman who wears many masks: brilliant hacker, underground artist, medical prodigy. But none of those identities can save her dying mother from a rare disease with only one cure a nearly extinct medicinal plant called Vitalis Radix, cultivated exclusively on the private estate of billionaire CEO Damien Blackwood. Desperate and running out of time, Aria does the unthinkable: she infiltrates his fortress-like mansion as a maid under a false identity, planning to steal the plant and vanish before anyone discovers the truth. The plan is simple. "Get in. Get the plant. Get out." Until she meets him. Damien Blackwood is power incarnate ruthlessly intelligent, devastatingly handsome, and dangerously observant. From their first encounter, the attraction between them is explosive, undeniable, and completely forbidden. When he makes her his personal maid, Aria thinks she's been given the perfect access to complete her mission. She has no idea he's been waiting for her. He knows exactly who she is. And he's going to make her pay. But his punishment won't come in the form of police or prosecution. It comes in whispered commands in the darkness. In his hands claiming every inch of her virgin body. In the way he teaches her that pleasure and control are two sides of the same coin. "You're mine now. Every hole. Every moan. Every desperate whimper when you beg me to let you come." Aria is a virgin who's never experienced desire, never understood her own body's capacity for pleasure. Damien becomes her sexual awakening and her complete undoing. He introduces her to a world of dark eroticism she never knew existed remote-controlled vibrators she must wear while serving his dinner guests, sex in his office while he's on business calls, punishments that leave her marked and aching and desperate for more. She becomes addicted. To his touch. To his dominance. To the way he makes her body sing with pleasures she didn't know were possible. Every encounter pushes her boundaries further. Every night in his bed pulls her deeper into obsession. He's possessive to the point of madness, jealous of every man who looks at her, determined to own not just her body but her very soul. "When I'm done with you, you won't remember your own name. You'll only remember mine." As Aria falls deeper into Damien's web of dominance and desire, her mission becomes impossible to separate from her feelings. Her mother is dying. Time is running out. But every night in his arms makes her question what she's willing to sacrifice. When he finally catches her in the greenhouse, hands covered in soil and guilt written across her face, the confrontation is explosive. "Did you really think I didn't know? That I haven't been ten steps ahead this entire time? You played your game, Aria. Now it's time for mine." Betrayal. Rage. Raw, punishing sex that blurs the line between fury and passion. READER WARNING: This is a DARK EROTIC ROMANCE with explicit sexual content including: ** Virgin heroine's complete sexual awakening ** Dominant alpha hero with possessive/obsessive tendencies ** Power dynamics and consensual control (employer/employee) ** Public sexual situations and exhibitionism elements **Use of sex toys for control and pleasure ** Punishment scenarios (spanking, discipline) ** Intense jealousy and possessiveness ** Morally gray characters who make questionable choices ** Explicit language and graphic sexual scenes ** Pushed boundaries (always consensual) ** Emotional intensity and angst This book contains a GUARANTEED HEA but the journey is dark, twisted, and absolutely filthy. If you want safe and sweet, this isn't your book. If you want a billionaire who plays dirty and a heroine who learns to crave it, "Welcome to Blackwood Estate. where every rule is meant to be broken, every boundary is meant to be pushed, and love is the most dangerous game of all."

[WARNING: MATURE CONTENT] High School Kings and Queens SEASON 1, VOLUME 1 [Main story completed] Synopsis: At Ivory High, Six students face an intense battle not just in academics, but in life. Secrets, family backgrounds, friendships, teen love, and the thirst for fame drive the competition. A once-ignored student rises to fame in mysterious ways, stirring opposition and igniting a fierce academic and social war. As tensions rise, the fight for the coveted titles of King and Queen of Ivory High becomes more dangerous, pulling everyone into a high-stakes game. Follow this Jaw dropping teen drama as the fight for powers drove people to the brink of madness and evil, but unknown to them school rivalry wasn't the main issue, a deadly,evil, savage, demonic cult threaten to swallow them all with its savage customs which purpose was to restore supernatural balance, but doing this they were indirectly tempting death to do it's worse. SCANDALS IN PARADISE VOLUME 2 SEASON 2 [Completed] Summary Returning to the prestigious academy of kings and queens, the students' attempts to integrate sparked a deadly conflict, leading to widespread devastation and a series of murders. Beneath the school lies a secret, concealed for 500 years to protect humanity. During a school event, a terrifying creature was unleashed from a hidden dimension, causing an apocalypse. This event opened a secret realm dominated by deadly supernatural forces capable of ending humanity or restoring balance. However, shadows of the past threaten to disrupt the universe's peace by any means necessary. Excerpt "What do you think you're doing, Ava?" Sylvia demanded, eyeing Ava as she approached the statue with the deathly inscription. Rose glanced around, trying to make sense of the shadowy figure near the door. "Guys, I don't think we're meant to touch that," Emily warned. "I think something is trapped in there." "Oh, that? I might have pushed it slightly, by mistake," Ava replied meekly. "Oh my gosh, you did that on purpose! We're doomed! I told you not to touch anything," Sylvia exclaimed, clearly terrified. Suddenly, thunder rumbled as the heavens shook mightily.

Rain-slick alleys. Neon reflections bouncing off puddles like broken promises. The city never sleeps not because it wants to, but because it doesn’t dare. Most people walk these streets on autopilot. Not me. For me, every corner hums with life, every shadow whispers something I probably shouldn’t hear. Misfortune seems to follow me, like a loyal dog with terrible timing. It started with a disappearance. A man, a shadow, gone before I could blink. And then… someone was watching. Always watching. Curiosity tugged at me like a leash I couldn’t escape. What seemed like a coincidence twisted into something darker, something stitched into the veins of this city. The deeper I followed, the more tangled it all became. Lies. Secrets. Shadows that move when you’re not looking. Every step forward made survival a gamble: know when to pull, know when to cut loose. This is a city that punishes the curious. And I… I was far too curious.

"He didn't just break our vows. He's trying to steal my daughter. So I'm going to let a monster steal me." Freya thought losing herself to motherhood was the worst thing that could happen—until she found the iPad. Her husband isn't just having an affair. He's letting his mistress play "Mommy" to their daughter, Luna. While Freya mourned the body she sacrificed, the curves, the stretch marks, the softness, Mark was already replacing her. But Mark made one fatal mistake. He assumed Freya was too broken to fight back. Then she meets Steve Hayes. Steve doesn't do gentle. He doesn't do sharing. He is a man built on obsession and possession, and when he looks at Freya, he doesn't see damage—he sees something worth claiming. "You're crying over a man who shamed the body that carried his child?" Steve growls, his tattooed hands branding her skin with promise. "Dry your tears, Freya. I'm going to ruin you for him. And when I'm done, he won't recognize what he lost." Steve doesn't just want her body. He wants her loyalty. Her surrender. Her fire. Freya is done being the forgiving wife. Done being the placeholder. Done being replaced. Mark shattered her. Steve is claiming her. And this time… the beast doesn't ask permission.

The devil doesn't come dressed in a red cape and pointy horns. He comes as everything you've ever wished for.  Callum Facci hasn't always had it easy, but that's never stopped him from working hard for the life he wants. From the bastard son of a traitor to the candidate for the next prime minister, he had come a long way.  Just as he thought he would be the youngest prime minister of the country after winning the coming election in two months, a piece of news leaked out.  Apparently, the current Prime minister of the country was found dead with his balls crushed beyond recognition in his residence.  Callum's wish of becoming the next prime minister was soon replaced by another dire wish; to catch the murder of PM Joseph -- Duchess of Orin, Calliope Wilding. Calliope Wilding, the rumoured cursed daughter of Late Duke of Orin didn't need an introduction. At birth, she lost her mother. At eighteen she was married off to a wealthy older man by her titled father. At nineteen, she lost her father. And at twenty, she lost her husband.  As if she couldn't be more cursed, Calliope Wilding is on run for more than a year now.  Her only wish-- to get her knight in shining armour.  Her wish came true.  Her knight appears not in shining armour but a black suit.  Then again, the devil also comes as everything you've ever wished for. And Callum Facci, the man with the face of an angel and demeanour that of a saint, is nothing but a devil appeared as a knight had come to drag her back to the fiery pits of hell.  But who had ever left unscathed from the sweet and sinful seduction of the devil? Especially the one with the face of an angel and the body of a knight?  ...... Synopsis---2 Callum Facci's life motto used to become powerful, a little bit more powerful and all more powerful.  Then he, he met a beautiful and young painter (His greatest rival in disguise)  His life motto was quickly changed to:  Making Calliope Wilding his wife!  …  Callum Facci: Would you like to go out with me? Calliope Wilding: What for?  Callum Facci: For coffee or a meal? Calliope Wilding: Sorry, I like homemade food the best.  Dense Calliope– 1, All-wise Callum– 0 … Even though Callum knew his Duchess was dense, but she was his, no objections allowed! __ This story is about a woman who found love when she least expected. She is a duchess who had been on run for a year. [Tags: Beautiful Female Lead, Charming Protagonist, Couple Growth, Devoted Love Interests, Doting Love Interests,  Female Protagonist,  Handsome Male Lead, Heartwarming Inferiority Complex,  Love Interest Falls in Love First, Marriage,  Slow Romance Strong Love Interests, Unconditional Love, Wealthy Love interests, Aristocracy, Politics, Business Management.] … Mature Content ahead.  No Rape or Cheating.  This story is set in the same world as the book 'THe Villain' It is a part of the series 'dark horses' but can be read as a standalone.  …  My Other works: The Typhoon's dangerous wife THe Villain Reincarnation: From Opressed Missy to Campus Belle. Flash Marriage: I accidentally married a Mafia princess.

WSA 2023 entry. Fiona never felt like she belonged to the modern day world. So when an enchanted gem sends her to another time and place, where vicious beasts and dragons lurk she has no trouble facing her new reality. What surprises her the most is that the devilishly handsome man she mistakes for a barbaric beast, is really a dragon knight, a hero and protector in this new world. Withdrawn from society, since a failed marriage and death of his wife, Tiamat had become a notorious recluse, showing interest in little besides his obsession of owning his own keep and training the men necessary to retain and defend the castle. Then, while on one of his scouting missions he spots something glistening beneath the deep blue waters, he chances upon a breathtaking beauty dressed in clothes not from his world. Despite his suspicions, she awakens his lonely heart to desire a future he never thought could be his. A modern beauty and a mysterious dragon knight, Fiona and Tiamat are both trying to escape painful pasts, perhaps they can find redemption and love in each other's arms if their enemies don't kill them first.

In the fractured world of Avaloria and the Unknown, where power, deception, and forgotten truths shaped destiny, a war loomed on the horizon—one no one yet understood. Behind the shadows of this conflict lay a cosmic Lie, spanning continents, worlds, and the very fabric of existence. Valcroy and Erik had been thrust into a journey neither had asked for, but both had been forced to endure. What began as a desperate escape from the Frostborne household unraveled into a quest that crossed realms and defied comprehension. Through the forbidden continents of Avaloria and into the unknown and unforgiving Lorein, the duo uncovered fragments of a forgotten past. They encountered allies, enemies, and the horrifying nature of the Lie that bound their world. Every step tested their strength and resolve, as the secrets of the worlds ground them down, forcing them to prove they were capable of bearing the truth. The Lie ran far deeper than they had imagined, threatening not just their world but the survival of all creation. With the calamity of Avaloria’s seven continents and the Fall of Lorein weighing heavy, they found themselves hunted by unseen forces, their own shadows turning against them. Erik and Valcroy had to uncover the truth behind the Well of the End and prepare to face an enemy that sought to consume it entirely. In a tale of fragile alliances, constant betrayal, and truths that could save or destroy, Divine Deception told a saga of resilience, loyalty, and the pursuit of a destiny shrouded in fire, ash, and forgotten worlds. Would they untangle the deception that bound [Compassion], or would they fall, like countless others before them? [One Day I Will Find The Words And They Will Be Simple]

Author Note: The early chapters of this novel focus more on world-building, mystery, and complex lore. If you feel the beginning is complicated or slow, you can directly start reading from Chapter 80, where the story shifts into a more action-focused light novel style with stronger focus on Kaiser, battles, hero moments, romance, and character development. However, reading from the beginning will give better emotional impact and understanding of the world. In a universe where gods are born from belief, faith is the ultimate source of power. Every civilization creates its own deities — Gods of Fire, War, Wisdom, Oceans, Art, Death, and countless other concepts. The more believers a god possesses, the stronger their divine authority becomes. Faith transforms spiritual energy into divine power, allowing gods to shape worlds, command miracles, and rule entire civilizations. But Earth is different. Long ago, Earth lost all spiritual energy after the rise of a terrifying deity known as the God of Technology. Born from humanity’s faith in machines, progress, and innovation, he rapidly surpassed every other god on the planet. Seeking absolute supremacy, he consumed Earth’s spiritual energy and vanished, leaving the world spiritually dead. Abandoned by gods and forgotten by the cosmos, Earth became an ordinary planet where myths faded into fiction and magic disappeared from history. Centuries later, twenty-five-year-old Kaiser lives a completely normal life on modern Earth — until he discovers a mysterious device capable of opening a path to another world. A world where gods are real. A world overflowing with spiritual energy. A world ruled by divine factions, ancient churches, monsters, saints, and immortal beings. When Kaiser accidentally reveals fragments of Earth’s technology — flashlights mistaken for holy artifacts, speakers interpreted as divine voices, and modern knowledge viewed as impossible miracles — people begin worshipping him as a new deity: the God of Technology. But Kaiser soon learns a terrifying truth. The original God of Technology once existed in this world’s forgotten history… and the ancient gods erased all traces of him. Now, as faith gathers around Kaiser, his divine authority evolves at an unnatural speed. Technology begins merging with spiritual energy itself, allowing him to create impossible inventions, artificial miracles, and revolutionary systems capable of changing civilization forever. Yet the more his power grows, the more dangerous he becomes. Major churches fear him. Ancient gods watch him. Prophets warn him. And hidden enemies known as the Hunters of Dead Gods begin searching for the heir to the forgotten divine path. Caught between survival and ambition, Kaiser must navigate divine politics, growing wars between gods, dangerous romances, and the temptation of absolute power. Because unlike other gods, technology never stops evolving. And one day… Kaiser will no longer be known merely as the God of Technology. He will become the most feared divine being in existence— The God of Deception.

[CONTAINS MATURE CONTENT] * To you, my old and new readers, my hope is not that you finish this book, but that the book finishes you.” * Adara Langford woke up one morning to discover that she was to marry into one of the wealthiest families in the world. The Bancrofts. However, it is not her husband who pursues her, but his bastard brother. The unwanted son of the family. A man who has laid claim to her from the moment they met. He is dangerous and sinful, and whispers promises of immorality in her ears. She yearns for a man she cannot have. A forbidden desire brews between them, and she is terrified of falling into damnation with him. * * Note: Book cover is not mine. FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE BOOK, YOU CAN FOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM @sspears OR FACEBOOK @Kourtneysspears