with strings attached

Crestwood used to be peaceful. Now people lock their doors before sunset. The town has become consumed by a string of brutal murders, each victim connected in ways the police fail to understand. To everyone else, the deaths seem random. But Aubrey knows better. There’s a pattern hidden beneath the bloodshed—something watching, choosing, waiting. And when the pattern begins circling her, she realizes she was never outside of it. Desperate for answers, Aubrey gathers the friends she trusts most, only to uncover a terrifying truth: all of them are connected by something far deeper than coincidence. Their lives, their encounters, even the tragedies that shaped them feel orchestrated, as though they had been guided toward one another long before they were born. But the deeper they dig, the more reality itself begins to unravel. Because behind Crestwood lies something far worse than a murderer. There are forces moving beyond human sight—silent influences shaping lives, steering choices, and bending fate toward an outcome only they understand. To them, people are nothing more than expendable positions in a larger design, living entire lives unaware they were never truly in control. Everything was proceeding exactly as intended. Until one of them changed. Among Aubrey’s group, one fate begins drifting beyond what was planned, triggering a chain reaction no one foresaw. What should have remained controllable becomes unpredictable. Dangerous. For the first time, something within the system is no longer obeying the role it was given. And if even one pawn can move on its own… Then the ones controlling the board may finally learn what fear feels like.

In a world stitched together by forgotten gods and shattered seals, Rayon walks as the embodiment of quiet chaos — emotionless, ruthless, yet unshakably aware. Once abandoned, now ascended, he threads through fate with the same precision he uses to end it. To him, morality is a cage for the weak; purpose is the only truth worth bleeding for. Bound to Erethon — the Primordial of Insanity, and wielding the Black Resonance, Rayon seeks not salvation, but understanding — of creation, of ruin, and of himself. Every seal he breaks reshapes the balance of existence, every breath he takes bends destiny closer to his will. He is neither hero nor villain — he simply is. The Black Primordial, The Monarch Of The Endless Abyss. The man whose silence screams louder than gods.

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Adam who lost everything, traverse a new world filled with dangers. A glitch in the system forces adam to think outside the box to solve obstacle in his way. Being given a gift with AI as his companions, Adam explore the world and uncover the truth of his existence. The strings of fate that tied to him to his past life and the love he once lost thread a path for him. Adams journey is a race against time, with unrelenting adversity to find the meaning in his new life. Will he succumb to the new world or will the strings of fate guide him? Spoiler ahead (WARNING) do not read further ------------------------------------------- That time I got Reincarnated with a glitch: Season 1 - strings of fate (ending soon) ------------Time skip---------- Light novel(romance) - Destined by a thread. - Adam & Emily(remove from main novel) -Adam's and Emily love life in the current world while going to school -Hidden underworld, Adam's stalker, Emily's connection with Brad. Light novel(Fantasy) - Nobles diaries. -Lyra's diary of learning to be human. - Alyssa, alynna, Arthur, Helena, Albert and Leon's life in the other world. ---------only if reader request-------- Season 2 - love beyond worlds After Timeskip - ongoing story(halfway through the novel) Season 3 - Unravelling, the origin

"Lila," I began softly, choosing my words. "About last night..." She stood abruptly, cutting me off. "Don't. There's nothing to apologize for. It happened." I frowned, trying to gauge her. "So, what are you saying?" She crossed her arms, steadying herself. "I'm saying I have a deal for you." "A deal?" "We keep seeing each other- secretly. No one has to know. No strings attached." I stared at her, wondering if she was serious. But from the look in her eyes, I knew she was. *** Lila Frost, a brilliant bio-genetics student and the fiercely protected sister of Alpha King Ronan, returns to Silver Lake for a quiet summer focused on her research. But one reckless night changes everything when she shares an unforgettable encounter with Caden Walker- her brother's dangerously irresistible best friend. Their one night stand ignites a fiery connection, and they agree to indulge their passion without complications- no love, no strings attached. But when Lila discovers she's pregnant, her world unravels. Torn between her growing feelings for Caden and the fear that he could never love her back, Lila retreats into her studio, burying herself in her work to escape the truth. The secret she carries threatens not only her heart but also her bond with her overprotective brother. As Caden remains unaware of Lila's internal struggle, Ronan uncovers the truth about their relationship- and his fury knows no bounds. Now, Lila must confront her feelings, her brother's wrath, and the uncertainty of what her future holds. Can she risk everything for a chance at love with Caden? Or will she lose him- and herself- trying to protect her heart?

"I'm breaking up with you, I'm sorry." He said while we're in a fastfood chain having our merienda. "W-hat did you say?! You're breaking up with me?!" I said while looking at his eyes but he just looked away. "Yes. We're over now.. So please, never bother me again. Bye." And then he stood up and left me here. Hindi ako makapaniwalang ganoon-ganoon lang niyang itatapon yung limang taon naming relasyon. Hindi ako nakapagsalita, hindi ko alam kung anong gagawin ko. Tumayo ako at umalis sa fastfood chain at sumakay sa kotse ko. Pinaandar ko ito at hindi ko alam kung saan ako pupunta. "FUCK THIS LIFE!!" Sigaw ko nang abutan ako ng red light sign na dapat akong tumigil sa pagdadrive tsaka sumandal sa manibela. "TARANTADO KA! DAHIL BA SA HINDI KO BINIBIGAY YUNG PANGANGAILANGAN MO, KAYA MO KO GINAGANITO NGAYON??!!!" Hala, sige. Pesteng mga luha! "WHERE DID I GO WRONG, YOU JERK?!!!! BAKIT MO GINAGAWA TO SAAKIN NGAYON! I LOVE YOU PERO SINAYANG MO YUN!" Hindi ko namamalayang umiiyak na pala ako. "DAMN YOU!!!" Sigaw ko nang biglang may bumisina mula sa likod ko, bwisit sunud-sunod pa ah! ***** Resto Bar. Tinigil ko ang sasakyan ko sa isang bar. Great. I need a drink. "Give me your best drink here." Utos ko sa bartender. Binigay niya naman saakin. Panglimang baso ko na pero hindi pa rin ako tinatablan ng kalasingan. Bawat shot ko, tumutulo yung mga luha ko. Bwisit na buhay to! "Hi miss. Alone?" Siraulo pala to eh mukha ba akong may kasama dito? "May nakikita ka bang kasama ko?" Sarkastikong sabi ko. Napangiwi naman ang lalaki sa sinabi ko. "The usual bro." Utos niya sa bartender.. "So, what's your name?" He asked me.. Tinignan ko nga tong lalaking to, gwapo. Matangos ang ilong, kissable lips, mapupungay ang mga mata, maputi, mukhang matangkad, mukhang nag-ggym to, in short. HOT. "Elle" Simpleng sagot ko sa kanya sabay shot ng alak. Langya, nahihilo na ako. "Nice name. You wanna dance?" Alok niya saakin. Tumayo na man ako tsaka hinila siya papuntang dance floor. When we reached the dance floor, I started to sway my hips while looking at him. I sexily or should I say, seductively swayed my hips while looking at him. I bite my lower lips at him. I saw him smirked at lumapit saakin. I just want to have fun, forget about everything, forget about the pain, forget about this damn life! Tumalikod ako sa kanya nung nakalapit na siya saakin. May hawak siyang baso ng wine ata yun but I continued to dance kahit nasa likod ko siya. Naramdaman kong bigla niyang hinawakan ang waist ko kaya mas ginalingan ko pa yung pagsayaw ko. "You're turning me on right now, you beautiful lady." He whispered in my ears that gives me shivers. "Did I? I should feel honoured then." "What do you want me to do?" He said and then he started to bite my left ear that leads to more sensation na nararamdaman ko. "You sure?" "Very sure." "Paligayahin mo ako." -- A/N PLEASE RATE THIS CHAPTER! ANY RATINGS, COMMENTS, OR SUGGESTIONS FROM YOU, ARE HIGHLY APPRECIATED BY THE AUTHOR OF THIS STORY. ENJOY YOUR STAY HERE AND GOD BLESS US ALL! :)

Falsely accused of murdering her Luna, she should have died on the execution grounds. Instead, fate dragged her across pack borders, into the arms of an Alpha who saw more than a broken omega—he saw a survivor. But survival has its price. His sons—three powerful wolves bound by blood and secrets—sniff her out and the impossible happens. The mate bond ignites… for all of them. Desire and defiance burn hot, but danger burns hotter. Jealous rivals, ruthless rogues, and an ancient mark on the back of her neck whisper of a destiny older than the packs themselves. She was meant to be forgotten. They were meant to be untouchable. Together, they might just change the entire werewolf world… Or tear it apart.

'Oh God pretty please! This looks too good to be true.' Mia thought as she pushed her lips forward with her eyes closed to be kissed. Rey's breath got labored, he had to fight against getting a hard-on just looking at her this way. 'What is she doing to me?' He saw the way her eyes closed in earnest, trying to get a kiss from him. He almost gave in but held himself back at the last minute, what was wrong with him!? This is against the contract; she said it herself, 'no strings attached.' This, this whole thing was breaching the contract. "What do you think you are doing?" Rey chuckled loudly making Mia's eyes open abruptly. "What." She looked at his mocking gaze and felt the air being squeezed out of her lungs. "Do you have what it takes to kiss me?" The question rang over and again in her head, and her eyes blurred with tears. Looking down to avoid him seeing her hurt which he already noticed by the way, she shook her head in response. "You must be delusional." Rey avoided looking at Mia after seeing the initial hurt in her eyes. He knew his words were hurtful, but he had to say them to cut any unnecessary bond between them; this was purely a business transaction and nothing else. 'Delusional' repeated itself in Mia's head and whatever romantic thought she had about him died instantly. "What was it you wanted to do? Kiss me even when I pay you. ****** Mia who had sat down on the pile of her clothes with her now dried body, looked about distraught. "I shouldn't have allowed him anywhere close to me." Her eyes were reddened, and her lips pouted as she was about to cry. In such an intense moment, she forgot there were to be no strings attached, and everything was to be transactional. Holding onto the pain and embarrassment of the night, she vowed never to allow herself to fall too cheap for his deliberate deception. ******* "Reynaldo Davies, the first and only son of The Davies, finds himself in a constricted situation of choosing a wife, a command made clear by his Father, Mr Davies, on turning sixty, otherwise, young Davies would forfeit his inheritance to his younger sister. He makes a business proposal with Mia, his cook, who has no expectation of any kind, coming from the fling Reynaldo. In desperation, she agrees but only on the condition that certain lines are drawn and rules are kept. All is fair and clear until Celine, Reynaldo's high school friend, comes into the picture. His mother had arranged an engagement for them against Reynaldo's persistence in dating his cook, "acting as his girlfriend". Would this act bloom into something beautiful? What would be the fate of Mia? Would Celine succeed in her quest for love? Will he gain his inheritance?

"I don't want to love you anymore" It's true. I'm tired of loving him. But I was held by an invisible chain, binding me into this inescapable world. I tried to leave and ended up killing myself. By the time I lost my breath, I will breathe another one. A new life again, and again and again. Like a broken stereo that's been repeating the same old song. I wanted to die peacefully this time. And I don't wanna love him anymore. *** It's a new reincarnation story and is also inspired towards the drama "Extraordinarily you" which I extremely love. Anyways, I really hope that you would like it all. All names, places and events are fiction and forgive me for my lack of English skills. I'm not fluent in that language and I hope you can understand, thank you. Please enjoy reading!

Christine Anthony is a cellist who wants nothing more than to play with a major symphony orchestra. Until then, she works in a clothing boutique and spends her weekends playing with a string quartet at a museum.<br><br>When a stylish, rich woman named Car Weldon asks Chris to deliver a purchase to her, Chris finds the world she knows thrown into a spin. Suddenly she’s doing things that would have scandalized her a few weeks previous. When Car takes her to St. Lucia on vacation, she meets new friends and a booking agent who offers her a job that changes her life.<br><br>And when she draws the attention of a well-known gossip columnist and a handsome TV actor, Chris suddenly has a fame she isn’t ready for. With the right choices, her cello could take her more places than she ever imagined ... but what must she leave behind?