the decoy line

“Adrian,” Raya whispered, voice trembling. “Choose — her or me.” His eyes darkened. “Why should I choose,” he said softly, stepping closer, “when I can have you both?” Her breath caught. “You’re insane,” she whispered. He brushed a thumb over her lips. “No,” he murmured, “i'm yours as you're mine. Whether you want it or not.” ~~~ To save her father, Raya agrees to become the fiancée of a man who could destroy her. She thought she was walking into a simple contract. But when she steps into Adrian Blake’s world, she steps into a maze of power, obsession, and dangerous secrets. Adrian never loved Seraphina, the woman he was supposed to marry. He only needed her family’s influence to seize the Blake empire. But when Seraphina vanishes… Raya becomes the perfect replacement. She’s stubborn, penniless, and nothing like Seraphina. Except for one disturbing detail She looks exactly like her. His terms are everything she should refuse: • Pretend to be his fiancée. • Pay off her father’s impossible debt. • Leave when he says so. Simple. Until she realizes the man behind the cold mask isn’t simple at all. The more she falls for him, the more dangerous he becomes. Because Adrian Blake doesn’t want love. He wants control. And now, he wants her. When the truth about Seraphina begins to unravel, Raya must choose: Run before she’s swallowed by Adrian’s darkness… or stay and risk losing her heart, and her identity, to the man who already owns her.

Gadis ini adalah sosok karakter penting yang akan menjalani kehidupan yang begitu sulit, awalnya dia hanya bertemu dengan seseorang yang mengaku suka padanya, tapi bukan berarti history dari gadis ini merupakan pertanda yang baik.

'Spiraling towers where evil Gods await. Dragons who fly through the heavens. Caves that only lead to Hell. Princesses that tempt heroes to settle down. A labyrinth you can never escape from. Vast riches, deep dungeons, waging wars, handsome men, beautiful women, magical animals, and secrets to be found.' The World has become a frozen wasteland, filled with powerful demonic beasts known as the Bestia Macht, monsters with souls so cold they freeze everything around them. Hero Law sets out on a long quest, joining an organization known as the Enforcers! Mighty warriors who wield superpowers known as the Equation! A fragment of the Sun that allows them to slay the Bestia Macht. Along the way, he meets several allies, such as Ken Red and Amon Nine. Together, the three of them might just be able to save the World... 'What do I want? Well, the destruction of everything you stand for sounds pretty fun!'

Cerita yang mengisahkan tentang seorang gadis yang sedang berjuang dengan kehidupan nya dimana selalu saja dia menemukan hal yang tidak sesuai dengan apa yang dia kehendaki. seorang gadis bernama Clara yang lahir dari sebuah keluarga yang luar biasa terpandang dan terkenal. semenjak ia lahir semua terlihat normal dan bahagia. ia tumbuh menjadi gadis yang ceria dan penuh semangat. sampai akhirnya ia menginjak remaja hal - hal tidak terduga pun terjadi. Clara menjadi anak yang pemurung, pemarah bahkan bisa jadi pendiam sehingga keluarga nya merasa tidak mampu menghadapi nya lagi. Clara merasa selalu di sudutkan dan merasa di tinggalkan. tak ada teman ataupun keluarga untuk tempat berbagi keluh kesah nya. kehidupan terus berlanjut sampai akhirnya Clara bertemu dengan seseorang. akankah seseorang tersebut berhasil mengubah Clara menjadi Clara yang ceria ataukah Clara akan tetap pada sifat nya pada saat dia remaja?

Johan came from a past full of dark secrets. After his first love/best friend cheated on him, he left their rural town and lived for a fresh start in the nearby city, portraying an innocent persona. For years, he kept everyone out of his private life, but the mystery he’s hiding captivated Adrian, a man with an unsatisfied relationship with his girlfriend. Despite their apparent attraction to one another, a line kept them from acting on their feelings. But when Johan outed himself in a drunken confession, things took a drastic turn. On the day he decided to distance himself from his handsome workmate, Adrian appeared on his doorstep and invited him for a walk. Blinded by desire, Johan gets tangled in an insatiable affair that challenged his beliefs, awakened his feelings, and roused his fears. As they ventured between the boundaries of love, lust, and friendship, Johan’s secrets resurfaced one by one, and Adrian’s in for a wild, dangerous ride. ——— Warnings: Oh, hey! So you've decided to click on it. Great! Just a little heads up, though. If you're looking for a BL Fairytale where MC is an innocent cinnamon roll and ML is a gay Prince Charming, you've clicked the wrong book. This story depicts a grey side of gay relationships not everyone would dare to tackle. It's a sinfully forbidden love story. Sex scenes are descriptive, and strong language are unfiltered that may be upsetting to others. Readers discretion is STRONGLY advised. ——— Gold Tier Winner of WPC# 125: LGBT+ Pride Month

In the concrete jungles of Montego Bay, Jamaica, 14-year-old Kyle Wilson doesn’t have much—just an absent father, a worn-out pair of shoes, and a rusted rim hanging behind his rundown school. But what he does have is height, heart, and hunger. When he stumbles across basketball for the first time, a fire ignites inside him. It’s not just a game. It’s escape. Identity. A way out. Above the Rim, Below the Poverty Line is a coming-of-age sports drama that follows Kyle from the raw streets of Jamaica to the polished courts of America, and eventually to the world stage. But talent alone won't be enough. Poverty, violence, betrayal, and self-doubt lurk around every corner. This is a journey about more than basketball—it’s about survival, legacy, and the cost of chasing greatness.

[Charming and seductive lady of fortune x Rakish, cunning heir to the conglomerate, pure love, 1v1, sweet romance.] First Meeting— He was rough and wild, and after a passionate night, Claire Shaw was left longing for more. She stretched out her snow-white foot to hook around his waist, softly setting three rules: First, no overnight stay. Second, if he finds a partner, she'll leave. Third, their relationship is strictly limited to this. No money, no constraints, only the purest primitive desires between men and women during the silent night, entangled like a starry spider web. Once it was over, she lifted her skirt and turned away heartlessly. Second Meeting— He was the conglomerate heir, dressed in a suit, noble and composed, extending his hand to her, "Hello, Ms. Shaw." Claire Shaw secretly gritted her teeth, desperately trying to halt their relationship, but was cornered by the man in the changing room, unable to escape. In that narrow space, he was a relentless hunter, and she was the tempting prey, with tension rising everywhere. Outside, female colleagues gossiped about his abs. Separated by a wall, Ethan Blackwood held her slender waist, grabbing her hand to place it on his own abs, his voice suggestive and sexy, "Trying to escape? Too late."

Dranred “Red” Masterson has always been destined for greatness. A natural athlete, he excelled in both baseball and basketball, but behind his talent lies a promise: he plays not for himself, but for a friend who lost everything. That friend is James Christopher, once Red’s closest companion and a rising basketball prodigy. Ten years earlier, James’ family was shattered in a violent attack. His father, Lieutenant Joshua Christopher, was investigating Red’s powerful grandfather, a politician entangled in corruption and crime. When Joshua refused to back down, assassins struck. Both Joshua and his wife were killed, James was injured, and his younger sister Rosette was blinded. The Christopher children survived, but their futures were forever altered. In the aftermath, James’ dream of professional basketball ended with his leg injury. Red, wracked with guilt over his grandfather’s crimes, made a silent vow: he would live James’ dream for him. He abandoned baseball, the sport he truly loved, and dedicated himself to basketball—each victory a tribute to the friend who now despised him.

Bei Qingqing was left to fend for herself over eighteen years before the rich Bei Family finally took her back. She found that her identity as a daughter had been replaced by the 'naive and adorable' Bei Bei, who was kept in her family. Affection grows with proximity, and that certainly applied for them — there was just no comparing the affection the Bei Family had towards Bei Bei, to the affection of their biological daughter. They had spoiled Bei Bei for eighteen years. Using Bei Qingqing’s adopted mother’s illness as leverage, the Bei Family forced Bei Qingqing to substitute Bei Bei’s marriage to a comatose man, Chen Jiazhi. It seems that Bei Bei was now all that mattered to them. Even so, Bei Qingqing married Chen Jiazhi, who had been comatose for years and said to have no chance of waking up. By doing so, she earned her two-million-yuan dowry for her adopted mother's hospital bills. Though Bei Qingqing believed that she would be widowed for life, she didn't expect an accidental kiss on their first night to wake Chen Jiazhi! Everyone in the entire Chen Family — from grandparents to uncles — are now indebted to Bei Qingqing. They all spoiled her, especially her now-awake husband Chen Jiazhi. Naturally, the Chen Family also took care of her adopted mother by providing her with better treatment! Bei Bei was left red-eyed in fury! She was supposed to be Chen Jiazhi's fiancee. His enormous wealth and affection were rightfully hers! Moreover, Bei Qingqing had health problems and couldn't get pregnant. Bei Bei will do her best and scheme to replace Bei Qingqing! Unexpectedly, however, Bei Qingqing was having morning sickness just two months after marrying despite rumors of her infertility! As for the Bei family that abandoned her? They were declining at a visible rate, and soon wouldn't even deserve to lick Bei Qingqing's shoes!

When Ben Tennyson falls through dimensions, he doesn’t just find pirates — he finds a new family This story is a crossover between One Piece and Ben 10. If you have not watched or read One Piece, or are unfamiliar with Ben 10, you may not fully understand the events or references in this novel. Please read at your own discretion.