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Evan was the CEO of his father's company Heretage Enterprises and was forced by his parents to marry his mother's friend's first daughter after the death of his lover which led him to shut everyone out of his life for 6 months even his parents too. He hated his arranged wife because she was obsessed with him and when he found out that she was involved in his lover's death he hated her more. But his fate was not with her. He was fated to marry her sister instead and from there the event took a turn. He was possessive and controlling and hated his wife because of her sister, he was determined to make her life miserable while his wife turned out to be independent and feisty. She hated him thinking that her sister's tragic death was caused and plotted by him. She agreed to marry him only to hate him for the rest of her life but she has yet to confront him about her sister's tragic death. Their relationship was strained and difficult full of bittersweet but yet in the end both find at each other arms and embrace. This is my first ever Webnovel story so if I have any mistakes and mostly English is not my first language so don't come after me. If you are a person who doesn't tolerate any kind of grammar mistake then I suggest you not to read it but i will try to improve it... This story has been on my head for a long time and I pull it out from my imagination to reality... So the story is about Evan Lancaster who is very stubborn and dominant and Ella is not less from him she is feisty and independent. They have to marry each other because of their parents and all etc etc...So let's see their life journey and the mystery which will fold out... I don't claim any image or picture used in this story...credit to the rightful owners and source And I will try to update properly on time anyway pls give a lots of love to Evan and Ella if you like the story and don't forget to vote and comment. Now gonna walked off, bye. Start: 02-02-25 End: not yet confirmed

**Synopsis of "VLp: The Horror of the Masked Rabbits"** In a world in ruins, where justice has become an illusion, a new force of terror emerges in the dark streets of Zerk. Billy Killer, a 55-year-old man who hides behind a blue rabbit mask, is the leader of a feared and revered community: the VLp, the community of masked rabbits. Founded on their insatiable quest for revenge and the belief that failed justice must be met with horror, the VLp feeds on fear and death, turning the city into a hunting ground. Billy, dressed in a black jacket adorned with spikes, pants that reflect his brutality and an equally menacing mace, has no mercy for anyone - men, women, children or the elderly are all equally targeted in his path of destruction. His only motivation is to terrorize, to provoke panic and to see the horror written on the faces of his victims. As the community expands, his followers follow suit, transforming Zerk into a living nightmare. As the horrific crimes pile up, the town is divided between those who fear the masked rabbits and those who seek justice. But in a land where justice is lacking, who can stop Billy Killer and his legion of followers? In a deadly game of cat and mouse, terror becomes the only constant, and the line between good and evil blurs amidst the chaos. Brace yourself for a dark and disturbing journey, where the true face of horror will be revealed. "VLp: The Horror of the Masked Rabbits" is a horror, drama and suspense story that challenges the boundaries of morality and questions how far one man will go in search of power and control, as the town of Zerk sinks into an abyss of blood and fear.

“Welcome to Villian Ville, my ex.” Jenny’s smile is sharp enough to draw blood. Rule one: kill before dawn, or vanish. Tim doesn’t know if he murdered his father. He doesn’t even know if Jenny is really Jenny—because her twin, Genny, whispers she once slipped into his bed, pretending to be her. And the nights are never safe. Yuko, the sultry siren, purrs for his touch. Lacey, the wild flame, drags him into games that end with bruises and bitten lips. Amy, the quiet beauty, tempts with soft eyes that promise more than words. And Casey—the spy—smiles in the dark, slipping between masks, listening to every secret. Every kiss is a lie. Every night, a trap. Every ally, a blade waiting to turn. In Villian Ville, lust isn’t just temptation—it’s the deadliest game of all.

Chief Detective Bai Yohan has been given the task of figuring out who has been causing brutal and messed up killings around his city. With no correlation to what killer’s intentions are, Bai Yohan will be forced to see the world from a new perspective.

Madeline Gray gets revenge on her family for what they done. She was born rich and only child which means she will inherit everything from her parents. Until her aunt and her boyfriend took everything away from her. She was young when her aunt killed her parents. Her aunt took over her parent’s Business since they were in a plane crash. While everything was happening so fast Madeline was getting abuse physically, and mentally. She thought she can keep the company all to her self and keep controlling Madeline by signing everything to her name. Madeline wasn’t stupid enough to do that so she had to grow up fast. At just 10 years old she was kidnapped by a strange person whom she hasn’t met but he knows who she is. She went through immense training while being under his care. She grow up and started to plan her revenge. This means also killing her aunt and her husband. But will she have the courage in doing so?

As I walk down the street I hear a scree.... then darkness God: "Welcome child I regret to inform you that you have died." Man: "WTF! Did I seriously just die from the typical isekai Truck-kun this is bullshit." God: "Well I'm glad you are familiar with what will happen to your soul I'm afraid I don't know what this truck-kun is." Man: "Bullshit you don't know!" God: "ALRIGHT ASSHOLE IF YOUR GONNA BE LIKE THAT THEN I'LL TELL YOU, YOU HAD A BRAIN ANURISYM IN THE MIDDLE OF THE STREET AND DIED INSTANTLY!." Man: "Oh..." God: "YEAH I WAS GONNA LET YOU CHOOSE THE WORLD YOU GOT TO GO TO AND GIVE YOU A FEW WISHES BUT NOW, FUCK IT I'M PUTTING YOU IN THE MOST OVER THE TOP WORLD I CAN THINK OF, THE ONLY LUCK YOU WILL HAVE IS BEING RELATED TO ONE OF THE MAIN CHARACTER, GOOD LUCK YA DICK!" And then I opened my eyes to see I'm in a machine with a bunch of red threads around me. *I do not own Kill La Kill. This was all done just for fun*

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—"

She crashed her cheating fiancé's wedding in mourning attire and walked out with a marriage certificate from the most dangerous man in the city. Sparkle Gold thought she had it all: a booming agency, a loving fiancé, and a rising-star cousin she raised with her own hands. Then she woke up in a car speeding toward the ocean and overheard the two people she trusted most plotting her death. She survived. She kept the evidence. And she showed up at their wedding to reveal the truth! What she didn't expect? The owner of the Sanctus—cold, ruthless billionaire Evan Saint—dragging her straight to the marriage bureau. "You wrecked my banquet hall. Consider this your payment plan." Now publicly married to a man she once chased ten years ago, Sparkle has a new mission: destroy the people who stole her company, reclaim her place in the entertainment industry, and win Best Actress. --- He married her for leverage. She stayed for revenge. Neither expected to fall.

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!

"You should get up from where you fell down. Wifey, don't you want to hold your head high and show off in front of them in this life?" the man whispered close to the woman's ear, his tone full of temptation. "Are you really that kind?" The woman took a wary step back, completely unwilling to fall for it: "Those people aren't just anybody. Aren't they your dearest parents and siblings?" "Wifey, I am clear on who is close to me and who is distant. From now on, you and the children are the ones dearest to me." A pained look flashed in the man's eyes; it took him a lifetime and a painful price to finally understand—if he himself doesn't know how to fiercely protect his own wife and children, how can he expect others to hold them in any regard? This is actually a story where both the male and female leads are reborn, one after the other, and the male lead, after learning from his painful experience, ultimately undergoes a Cultivation to become a "loyal dog." With a spatial dimension and a superpower, see how Gu Nuan Nuan brings her mother along for a magnificent reversal in this life!