freed hostage stories

Saat sedang berlibur ke Seoul, Yena tanpa sengaja membeli barang antik yang membuatnya terlibat dengan seorang Imoogi bernama Lucifer. Disandera oleh Imoogi, bukannya mendapat perlakuan buruk Yena malah mendapat perlakuan termanis dalam hidupnya. "Berikan Yeouiju-ku maka aku akan membebaskanmu." 'T-tapi benda itu sudah hancur. Apa aku akan terkurung di sini dengan dia selamanya?'

Note: Cover Photo from Pinterest and not mine. Credits to the owner Almera Constantine was offered to the Empire of Alessandria as the price of peace—meant to be a disposable bride in the harem of a feared emperor. But Almera carries secrets no one expects: the power to heal, and visions of a future soaked in blood and fire. Emperor Romulus does not give his favor freely. To survive his court—and his bed—Almera must prove she is worth more than her chains. In a palace where desire is a weapon and loyalty is bought with skin and blood, a hostage princess wagers everything to become an empress’s equal.

after her brother's passing, rose thought that she could get away from the gang violence in her community. but when she goes out with her brother one day, she's tracked by her brother's rival gang leader and he wants payment. but instead of money he wants her brother, but of course she intervened and said to take her instead. after making this choice her life completely changes. [sorry if this is bad I'm only doing this for fun :(]

A world where magical, mythological and fantasy beings live in the human world in harmony after long years of war with their own world called Genesis. By breaking the gap that separated both worlds, some Genisians as humans are against creating serious problems. Seeing this situation, the government decides to create an organization that keeps both worlds in order, therefore humans and Genisians will receive the same rights as a sentence in case of committing an illegal act. Our group of apprentices and tutors will give their best as teachings to preserve a peace that is just beginning while they themselves deal with their personal problems.

In a world plagued by the Carrington Event, where communication collapses and chaos reigns, a select few individuals find themselves bestowed with extraordinary abilities, each represented by a tarot card. Among them is Eros Hermes, a determined seeker of truth, whose quest for forbidden knowledge leads him to unravel the mysteries of the hierarchy of the universe. Guided by his insatiable curiosity and the allure of power, Eros embarks on a perilous journey, navigating the paths of both the physical and metaphysical realms. As he delves deeper into the secrets hidden within the fabric of reality, he discovers the existence of 21 contract holders, each harboring their own ambitions and agendas. With allies and adversaries alike vying for control over the fate of humanity, Eros must outwit them all. Bound by knowledge yet freed by silence, Eros's fate becomes intertwined with the very essence of existence itself, leading him on a thrilling odyssey of discovery, danger, and ultimately, godhood. In the wake of the Carrington's cosmic sway, Lost are the voices that once guided the day. Gifted with might beyond mortal ken, Each soul marked by a tarot's golden pen. How shall humanity dance in this twisted fray? Will they hold fast, or scatter away? Amidst the chaos, the contract holders stand, To wield their power, or with a higher purpose, band? Enter Eros, seeker of truths untold, Bound by his quest, his ambition bold. Through realms unseen, his path winds and twirls, Yet shall he emerge, or be lost in the shadows' swirls?

Tom Lionheart, born to a family full of mystery, was sent to Japan for his high school years. Where he fell in love with his girlfriend, Aoi Yamada, only to be betrayed by his close friends. Being made a fool for believing in Aoi, the whole school, the family, and the kids were summoned to another world on the day of family meetings in his second year. Little did they know Tom Lionheart's family was Earth's most potent magic user. Tom's parents were Emperor-level mages, and his three older sisters were Saint-level users in their own right, but Tom was the only God-level Elemental warrior. The only God-level user in all of Earth is freed from Earth's restraints. Now that the covenant on Earth does apply to them, what will become of the Lionheart family?

Nathalie sacrifices everything for Benjamin—her love, her talent, even enduring his cold neglect—only to watch him prioritize his childhood sweetheart, Holly. Publicly humiliated and betrayed, she survives kidnapping when Benjamin abandons her, only to be rescued by Daniel, a mysterious mafia heir. After divorcing Benjamin, Nathalie rebuilds her life, transforming into a powerhouse designer. Years later, when a smug Benjamin offers reconciliation, she reveals her dazzling success and engagement to Daniel. Now, the man who once dismissed her grovels in regret—but Nathalie’s vengeance is complete: she’s no longer the forgotten wife, but the woman who outshone them all.

Stella Sterling, born into wealth, had always followed the rules. Jaded by the hypocrisy of high society, she suddenly had a whim one day to have an ordinary romance. Thus, a fabricated rumor that Stella Sterling had spent a fortune to hire a Matchmaker from a dating site to find her a partner quickly spread through her circles. Those on good terms with her teased and watched the fun. Those on bad terms with her waited to see her become a joke. Later, an employee from the dating website revealed, "The company was acquired with an investment from a Vicenzan tycoon, and the profile of a certain female member with the surname Sterling was hidden overnight." The public speculated wildly about the identities of the Vicenzan tycoon and the female member with the surname Sterling. - Later on, a candid street photo that was accidentally captured went viral. In the dense night of The Spire on Vesper Island— Beside a Benz, a handsome, composed, and dignified man lifted a striking beauty in a red dress with one arm, pressing her against the car door and lowering his head for a deep kiss. In the faint light and shadow, the woman's flowing hair was swept by the wind, wrapping around the man's finger, which wore a pinky ring. Like a footnote to a romance, and even more like a vintage film frame etched into the axis of time. Someone immediately dug up the man's identity based on clues from the photo. The eldest son of Vicenza's Rhodes Family—low-profile and inscrutable, cold and untamable, and also the powerful contemporary authority of The Vesper Circle. And the alluring, glamorous belle by his side was none other than Stella Sterling. When the street photo spread to the mainland, everyone excitedly exclaimed: "The case is solved, the case is solved—"

Sophie Wexler transmigrated into a novel about The Galaxy, becoming the vicious, F-rank Healer-class cannon fodder. The original owner constantly caused trouble and made things difficult for the female lead, earning her the hatred of the entire internet. Upon transmigrating and seeing that everything had been ruined by the original owner, Sophie's only thought was: "What kind of nightmare start is this?!" To escape the original owner's fate, Sophie Wexler worked diligently, conducted herself conscientiously, stayed away from the male and female leads, compensated the soldiers harmed by the original owner, and strove to be a model citizen of The Galaxy, absolutely refusing to be the cannon fodder 'offed' by the Imperial Marshal! Broke and powerless, Sophie also had to support a man who'd been innocently dragged into the original owner's mess. She had no choice but to hustle. She started live streaming, became a masked singer, and held concerts. At first, netizens were scornful: 【Tsk, how good can she possibly sound?】 Later, the netizens were forced to eat their words. 【Damn, that's so good I'm on my knees!】 【What the hell, the violent episode of my Disorder Period has actually been soothed?!】 【The toxins in my Spiritual Sea have actually been eliminated!】 Her live streams went viral, the masked singer became a huge sensation, and tickets for her concerts were snapped up across The Galaxy. Sophie was content, thinking, "This time, I must have finally escaped the original owner's fate, right?" But what do you know, the man I've been doting on and supporting is actually the Imperial Marshal?! --- One day, Yancey Forrest came home to find that the boisterous person who was always claiming to be good to him was gone. His eyes darkened. Provoke me and then think you can leave? After catching her, Yancey traced his fingertips along Sophie's neck, smiling gently. "Why run?" Sophie trembled. "You... you're the Imperial Marshal?" His identity exposed, Yancey Forrest took her hand and slowly placed it on his own neck ring. "You know I won't kill you, don't you?"

The first time Ji Huan was to be married, the groom died just as her bridal sedan chair arrived at his door. The second time Ji Huan was to be married, the groom was struck by lightning just as the auspicious hour arrived. Having been 'returned' twice, her ominous reputation spread throughout the surrounding villages, and it seemed she would be left on her family's hands. Her grandmother, who favored boys over girls, slapped her thighs and wailed, "What sins did I commit in my past life, that you can't even be sold for a single tael of silver!" Ji Huan: "...You might not believe this, but I'm destined for great fortune in the future." Yikes! There's a rule that "those who are unmarried by the age of seventeen will be assigned a husband by an official"? Not to worry, not to worry, I'll just find a fake husband to deal with it. That vagrant at the village entrance... if he cleans up, he's actually quite presentable. It'll be him!