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Once a powerful Demon Overlord, betrayed and murdered by his own subordinates, vows revenge with his dying breath. Reincarnated as Benjamin Almond, a human baby, he must adapt to his new mortal life without demonic powers. With his past memories intact, he embarks on a journey to master mana arts and rise to power in the mortal realm. Will he fulfill his quest for vengeance or find a new purpose as Benjamin, a fledgling mage? Join his transformation from demon lord to aspiring mortal mage.

************ Disclaimer!!! Before you start reading this book.... THIS BOOK CONTAINS EXTREMELY EXPLICIT SEXUAL CONTENT OF THE MOST GRAPHIC NATURE. I'm a degenerate, so this book was made for degenerates. If you fancy content that know no sexual bounds, sex between two females, then read at your own discretion. The book is pretty much depraved, with a dark tone, some might find it offensive even. If you are underage or unwilling to experience depictions of Yuri, hardcore sex, fetish behaviours, and unrestrained carnal perversions in lurid detail - DO NOT READ THIS BOOK. You have been warned - continuing past this point confirms you are an adult clearly consenting to subjecting yourself to material that does not shy away from portraying sexuality and deviance in its most profane, boundary-pushing extremes. If you nevertheless choose to proceed and find yourself offended or disturbed, DO NOT BLAME THE AUTHOR. This is your final advisory.  18+ ONLY. Moving on... No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any more or by any mass electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise without prior written permission of the author. Please, Take Note: This is a book of fiction. All characters, names, places, incidents and behavior are from the author's imagination, used with no intentions of hurting anyone; Any resemblance to any actual living thing or dead is mainly by coincidence and I sincerely apologise. Read on!!

At St. Augustine’s Academy, privilege and power run through every marble hallway. For some, this final year means freedom. For others, it’s the stepping stone to even greater influence. But for a few, it will become a life-altering secret they can never escape. Isabella Marquez has her future mapped out; graduate top of her class, enter the most prestigious university, and one day take control of her father’s empire. Nothing and no one will stop her. Especially not Alexander Hawthorne with his smirk and blue eyes, the Duke’s reckless second son. To Isabella, he’s nothing more than a chain-smoking, party-throwing menace who will likely end up in jail before graduation. But when a classmate turns up dead in Isabella’s dorm room, Alexander becomes the only person who can help her prove her innocence. Forced into an uneasy alliance, Isabella discovers that behind his arrogant smirk and scandalous reputation lies someone far more complicated than she ever imagined. And in a world where secrets are currency and friends can become enemies and enemies can become something dangerously more, Isabella may find herself risking more than just her future, she may risk her heart. Dive in to explore Isabella's life as it either takes a turn for the best or the worse. This book is participating in the cupids quill contest and your votes and support will be highly appreciated.

At St Matthew’s Boarding School, excellence is expected, but beneath its polished reputation lies a world of secrets, ambition, and rivalry. Elias Rowan, a sharp-minded and daring student, has learned to survive by outsmarting others. But when he crosses paths with Isabella, the headmistress’s brilliant and guarded daughter, his carefully constructed world begins to shift. Their unlikely alliance is tested by James, a manipulative and power-hungry student who rules through fear and control. What begins as a contest of intellect and pride soon spirals into a dangerous game that threatens reputations, friendships, and hearts. As Elias and Isabella navigate lies, loyalty, and betrayal, they discover that St Matthew’s isn’t just a school—it’s a battlefield where trust is rare, and every secret has a price. In the end, their greatest challenge won’t be defeating their enemies but protecting each other from the darkness within and around them. The Shadows of St Matthew’s is a story of wit, courage, and forbidden connection—where love flickers in the unlikeliest corners of a school built on rules, and rebellion becomes the only way to survive.

“I never asked to be claimed by three Alphas… especially not all at once.” One moment I was invisible, a low-born Omega healer from the fringes of Valthorne Pack. The next, the mate bond snapped with brutal force under the full moon, binding me to the three most powerful triplet Alphas ruling our pack. Now they all want me. Elias, the eldest.. cold, calculating, and dangerously strategic. Damian, the middle , fierce, possessive, and consumed by jealousy. Kael, the youngest, playful, gentle, and the only one who wants me to choose them willingly. Three powerful, ruthless men who have never shared anything in their lives… until me. Thrown into the heart of the Alpha Estate and the center of an ancient prophecy that could either save or destroy our pack, I’m caught between three burning desires, three jealous hearts, and three dominant wolves who refuse to let me go. But as enemy packs close in and old betrayals rise from the shadows, my triplet Alphas must learn the impossible, how to truly share their mate. Because I won’t be claimed. I will be chosen. And the moon has only just begun to reveal her dangerous secrets.

To what extent would you go for your friends? ... After graduating high school, 8 friends juggle friendship, love, careers and finance in this game called life. Even after spending 2 years of high school together, it comes as a riddle that these girls know nothing about each other. The good ones are bad. The bad ones are worse. And the neutral ones are biased. Will these friends find a way to tackle their challenges and still hold onto each other despite it all? That's a question only I can answer.

In the glittering, cutthroat world of New York’s elite, Calara Aragon was the undisputed Queen of Supreme Students International. But she harbored a dark, dangerous secret: beneath her flawless academic reputation lay a ruthless underground fighter who could dismantle opponents twice her size in concrete Brooklyn basements. ​When her own brother, Cedric, uncovers a leaked video of her hidden life, the pristine Aragon family acts fast to bury the scandal. Within forty-eight hours, Calara’s life in New York is completely erased. Banished back to the humid heart of Manila, her father demands she play the part of the submissive, compliant daughter and blend in at the prestigious St. Jude's International School. To survive, she must hide her long hair, put on a sweet, innocent facade, and take on the weak persona of a quiet transfer student named Roxy. ​Her family believes they have trapped her in a "Gilded Cage". What they don't know is that Calara didn't arrive empty-handed. Armed with an encrypted laptop containing the deepest, darkest secrets of every ultra-wealthy heir at St. Jude's, she holds the master key to their entire kingdom. ​But ruling the school won't be easy this time. Standing in her way is the campus's arrogant, predatory "King"—a man who thinks he is entirely untouchable. As the ultimate cat-and-mouse game begins, Calara must perfectly balance her fragile mask while covertly plotting to burn Manila’s social ladder to the ground. ​They thought they sent her away to be tamed, but the elites of St. Jude's are about to learn that their new prey is actually the apex predator.

A training ground for children from different backgrounds disguised as a school is what St. Bernard's is. Alia Reivas, a master of her own destiny walks along the halls of St. Bernard's hiding a secret of her own. She was a Dualist and Dualism isn't a liked program, it's set by the school and forbidden by the school. Will she pull through? Will she find love? Will she survive the program?

The Sovereign’s Shackle Kaelen Thorne, the ruthless Alpha CEO of Thorne Industries, has been forced into a marriage of restitution with Julian St. Claire, the last heir of a family the Thornes systematically destroyed. To Kaelen, Julian is a biological debt to be paid—a "trash" Omega he intends to ignore, humiliate, and eventually discard. To Julian, Kaelen is the face of the monster that stole his life, but he refuses to be the submissive victim the Thorne family expects. After a wedding that felt like a funeral, Kaelen immediately began a campaign of psychological warfare, bringing a mistress into his executive suite to flaunt his indifference. But Julian didn't break; he stood his ground with a lethal, golden defiance that left Kaelen rattled and reaching for the Scotch. Now, the "happy couple" must face their first public appearance—a high-society gallery opening where the eyes of the elite are waiting to see if the Thorne-St. Claire union is a masterpiece or a disaster.

Fu Xiaoxiao transmigrates into a book and immediately faces the crisis of being sent to the countryside. As the unloved middle child, her younger sister is the one meant to go — but her mother transfers her job to the sister instead. A disaster of a start. To avoid being sent away, she has to marry within seven days. She meets a few ordinary men and decides she'd rather go to the countryside. Then she runs into a neighbor who's also looking for a spouse — and his conditions are surprisingly good. A dowry of three hundred? Bicycles and a radio? Just take care of the kids, and separate rooms are fine? The others may pass, but she won't. Every day is a battle of wits with the two kids. Life is eventful, she gets a salary every month, and the boss is never home. Absolutely perfect. Except... wasn't this big shot supposed to be infertile? Then why does he keep strutting around naked in front of her? She has professional ethics. She won't be seduced by a good body. Hmph. Men only slow down her sword swing. Lu Feng grits his teeth at Fu Xiaoxiao, who remains completely unmoved by his countless attempts to seduce her, and traps her in his arms. "Boss, let's talk this through. I know forty a month is a bit much — how about... five less?" Trapped in his embrace, Fu Xiaoxiao thinks he's unhappy with her high salary and starts bargaining. "I'm giving myself to you for free." Lu Feng grinds out through clenched teeth. This woman has no heart. "...Can I say no?" Fu Xiaoxiao swallows, staring at the washboard abs so close. "Such a good deal — are you sure you don't want it?" Lu Feng squints, tempting her. "Fine." A fool turns down a bargain.