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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.

Wang Zi Rui, a CEO hardened by years of superficial encounters, has no interest in love. Song Meiqi, an idol worn down by betrayal and quiet tragedies, has long stopped believing in something as fragile as love. Pushed by family and circumstance, the two enter a contract relationship—one built on convenience, not affection. But in a romance built on obligation, can two guarded, wounded hearts discover something real in what was never meant to be… and endure the challenges that stand in their way?

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.

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.

Olivia Chen has spent four years building a career at Hayes & Associates, sacrificing everything relationships, sleep, her mother's approval for a shot at junior partnership. When Declan Kane acquires her firm in a hostile takeover, she expects to be fired like everyone else. Instead, he offers her a position on his personal team. With one impossible condition: marry him for one year. Declan needs a wife to fulfill his grandfather's will and claim controlling shares of Kane Capital before his thirty-fifth birthday. Olivia needs money, stability, and a chance to save her career. The arrangement seems simple: live together, play happy couple in public, divorce quietly after twelve months. But living with Declan Kane means sharing his penthouse, his schedule, his secrets. It means watching the walls he's built crumble, one late-night conversation at a time. It means pretending to love him while desperately trying not to actually fall. And when his family's schemes threaten everything they've built, Olivia must decide: walk away with the money and her heart intact, or risk everything on a man who's never let anyone close enough to stay. MAIN CHARACTERS Olivia Chen — 29 years old · Junior financial analyst at Hayes & Associates · Daughter of a Taiwanese immigrant mother and deceased father · Carries her mother's student loan debt plus her own · Has spent her entire adult life working, never dating seriously · Sharp, witty, stubborn, secretly lonely · Hides vulnerability behind competence and sarcasm · Internal conflict: believes love is a luxury she can't afford; terrified of needing anyone Declan Kane — 34 years old · CEO of Kane Capital · Grandson of the legendary Harold Kane · Built his empire through ruthless efficiency and emotional detachment · Cold, controlled, devastatingly observant · Carries trauma from childhood emotional neglect and a single catastrophic betrayal · Internal conflict: believes he's incapable of being loved; terrified of proving himself right THE CONTRACT Terms: · Duration: 12 months from date of marriage · Olivia moves into Declan's penthouse · Both parties will present as a genuine couple in all public settings · No actual intimacy required or expected · Olivia will accompany Declan to all family events, business functions, and media appearances · Monthly "date nights" for appearances (minimum 2 per month) · Shared bedroom for appearances when guests are present; separate sleeping arrangements otherwise Olivia receives: · $3 million upon successful completion of 12 months · Senior analyst position on Declan's personal team · Full benefits package · All living expenses covered during marriage · Clean divorce with no contest clause Declan receives: · Legal marriage status · Spousal cooperation for all required appearances · Olivia's silence about the arrangement (NDA included) · Access to Olivia's professional skills for business needs Penalties: · If Olivia breaks contract early: forfeits all payment, repays living expenses · If Declan breaks contract early: pays Olivia $5 million regardless · Infidelity clause: if either party has sexual relations with another person during the marriage term, the injured party receives additional $2 million CHAPTER-BY-CHAPTER BREAKDOWN Part Chapters Word Count Key Events One: The Arrangement 1-15 18,000 Proposal, wedding, establishing fake marriage, first cracks, nightmare reveal, ex-fiancée truth Two: The Fall 16-30 18,000 Family estate, one bed, growing intimacy, first kiss, consummation, confession Three: The Truth 31-45 18,000 Mother's visit, Julian's sabotage, father's death revelation, separation, reconciliation Four: The Future 46-50 6,000 Board victory, real wedding, pregnancy reveal, HEA THEMES Trust: Two people who've been betrayed learn to trust again Worthiness: Both characters believe they're unworthy of love Family: Blood vs. choice, inheritance vs. self-definition Class: The gap between their worlds, and how love bridges it Healing: Love

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.

22 Years ago my world changed, back then I didn't know it because I hadn't been born yet. I'm Lilith and together with my two best friends - James and Lexi - we'll one day lead the revolution that is looming just over the horizon, but that day is not today and those revolutionary heroes are not us... Yet! First we'll have to make stupid teenage decisions and escape a deadly creature of the night - who may or may not want me to take the place of the woman he once loved. In short, we'll have to grow up and quick. My name is Lilith Belikov, daughter of legendary damphir guardians Dimitri Belikov and Rose Hathaway - the first of my kind (or so I was raised to believe)