bargained threat

At the dawn of time, nine unique races were birthed from the ashes of all that used to be. The Nephilim was one of these nine races, and as their line was wont to do, bred with the other eight, until the bloodlines of the others were too watered down to utilize their Fragments of Creation. The Nephilim, now the humans, gained these powers, with certain lineages holding the potential to birth Manifestations. The descendants of the other species still have dominion over the Fragments of their ancestors, but unlocking this power is the work of millennia. All of them have the potential to return to the greatness of their ancestors, but only humans, the innovative creatures that they are, can become more. This story follows Fate, an assassin taken from his home as a child and subjected to sick experiments that awakened his Manifestation. With a new family, he aims to wipe the organization that subjected him to such treatment from the face of reality. But the Advanced have other plans.

"I do not wish for too big nor too small. Just the right to feel human and be proud of that." Priyanka Kapoor, a 20 years-old lady, faced with a hard life after her father's death, is forced to venture into the worst career she could imagine – dancing in public pubs! With a dancing competition set in place, Priyanka sets her goal of winning to save her family's situation. When an unavoidable accident happens, causing her to miss her competition, Priyanka thinks all hope is lost. But, was it? Or was there more when a dashing stranger who ruined her chances reappears with a strange proposal? Karan, the arrogantly charismatic wealthy young man with a secretively messed up family, who has no regard for the lowborn, and is the eye of every young girl, finds himself marrying a girl from the SLUMS! What could be the main reason behind his proposal? And how did she end up as a Bargained Bride? ***** Excerpt. He brought his face so close to hers, that she thought for a moment, that theirs were going to meet. What was he doing? Who told him she was going to fall for this? "Do not be stubborn, Priyanka" "What do you say about my offer?" "For my brother's health, I will marry…" "Not so fast," a wicked smile appeared on his face. He placed his lips, right before her ears and said "nothing goes for free, here. I have my terms and conditions." "I will provide you with all the money, you need in this world" the Billionaire's voice rang in her ears. "Sign a contract with three rules and save your dear family." "What are these conditions?" "Firstly, you will be a mother to my daughter. Secondly, this marriage will be built on trust, not love. You are not allowed to love another man or woman." "Lastly, you can't divorce me. This marriage is forever and ever" his lips curved into a smile. It seemed he enjoyed tormenting her. "What about…Uhm…sex? Are we going to stay from…" "I never mentioned that, sweetheart. It is not part of the contract, because at the night we are husband and wife…we will teach each other, the wildest things in the world…" *********** Disclaimer: Book cover is not mine, credit goes to the creator. chat me on Discord: Ella_dominic#9871 For now, 14 Chapters/week with the bonus chapter only on weekends.

Ayunda is just an orphan girl who hopes for a sincere love and can live happily with the man she loves and who loves her. Although, at first Ayunda did not expect a hellish ending, what could she do to stop it all. A life story that begins with paying off her parents' debts, until she makes sacrifices having to marry an old man who is 60 years old to pay off a debt to the loan sharks. Until finally, Ayunda met the figure of a man who helped her out of it all. the man she initially considered her life-saving angel and the man she loved. but in the end, it was just wishful thinking. "have you ever loved me? if not, would you put me in your heart?" Said Ayunda who was asking the figure of a man who was standing straight in front of her, staring coldly at her. "Lie, just once. Say that you love me," said Ayunda with tears streaming down her cheeks. Don't forget to read the full story ... Stop by the author's other novels too. * Handsome President : the pursuit of love * FIRST LOVE : You are my dream * The Handsome President Is A Dragon Thank you very much....

En Silent Threat, una serie de desapariciones inexplicables sacude una remota comunidad rodeada de bosques y viejas instalaciones militares abandonadas. Lo que comienza como un caso aislado pronto se revela como la punta de una conspiración cuidadosamente enterrada durante décadas. Entre amenazas invisibles, huellas que nadie puede seguir y una presencia que aprende del miedo humano, cada noche se convierte en un desafío por sobrevivir. Mientras el pánico crece, un reducido grupo de investigadores comprende que la clave no está en lo que pueden ver... sino en lo que no se atreverían a escuchar.

I mastered six elements. I negotiated with dragons. I rewrote the laws of mana. And then a clumsy goddess said: "Oops, wrong world. No magic here. Sorry!" Now I’m stuck in a brutal world where swords decide everything—and mages? They don’t exist. Stripped of my magic, I’m labeled a “Null.” Not a warrior. Not a swordsman. Just a broom-wielding camp porter with a bad attitude and zero blade skills. But I’m not alone. The goddess gave me one last gift: Aether, a mysterious combat assistant that doesn’t fight, doesn’t give cheats… just watches, analyzes, and says things like: “Your sword form is trash. Let’s fix it.”

“Blood made him hers. Power kept them untouchable. Love made them dangerous.” Ava Carter wasn’t just a single mom — She was an empire. Cold-blooded in the boardroom, flawless in black silk and stilettos, she built her fortune from ashes after her husband vanished without a trace. The world called her ruthless. Untouchable. A myth wrapped in lipstick and lethal precision. But behind closed doors? She was soft. Clingy. Hopelessly devoted to the only thing she ever truly loved — her son. Adrien Carter — golden boy of the elite, heir to her empire. Top of his class. Star of the team. Born with everything, trusted by no one. Raised in shadows, trained to smile with secrets in his mouth. The world wanted him — but he only ever belonged to one person. To them, he’s perfect. To her, he’s still just “baby.” But when a hidden threat resurfaces — one tied to the father Adrien never knew and the blood Ava tried to bury — mother and son are forced to step out of their roles and into their legacy. As enemies circle and loyalty is tested, Adrien must choose: stay golden, or go dark. And Ava? She’ll do what she’s always done. Love too hard. Protect too much. And kill for the boy who calls her “Mom.”

[Ding! Congratulations to the Host for slaying a King-Tier Rift Beast exponentially above your current level! Rewarding a tenfold amplification: Acquired 'Absolute Immortal Body' and sixty years of raw Astral Flux reserves!] Listening to the mechanical System prompt echoing in his mind, Kaelen Thorne stared at the squashed cockroach under his sneaker, looking completely bewildered. [Alert! An Emperor-Tier Void Arachnid has been detected! Host, please evacuate the premises immediately, or you will be reduced to cosmic dust!] Kaelen looked at the tiny, harmless purple house spider dangling from a dusty web in the corner of his room, a giant question mark hanging over his head. You call this thing an Emperor-Tier threat? Later, inside the grand Neo-Veridia Astral Library, Kaelen was quietly reading a book when a little girl walked in. [Ding! The aura of a Supreme Empress has been detected. Host, please kowtow and acknowledge her as your master immediately for a limitless future!] Kaelen looked at the innocent young girl earnestly trying to reach a picture book on the bottom shelf, his expression turning stiff. There is seriously something wrong with this System!!!

Leo and Maya just survived the most stressful event of their lives: planning their wedding. After fourteen months of seating chart battles and family drama, all they want is to sip piña coladas on a tropical beach in Bora Bora. But when desperate monarchs from another dimension summon the "Heroes of Prophecy" to save their world from a brutal Demon War, they accidentally rip the newlyweds right out of their vacation. The Kings expected legendary saviors in shining armor. What they got were two annoyed humans in beachwear who just dropped their coconuts. The problem? Leo and Maya possess maxed-out, god-tier stats that make Demon Lords look like minor inconveniences. Now, while the Eight Kingdoms prepare for an apocalyptic war, the strongest couple in the universe decides to turn this fantasy world into their personal five-star resort. Shadow assassins? Swatted like flies. Ancient Dragon Calamities? Subjugated and used as personal hot spring heaters. Arrogant nobles? Slapped into the stratosphere. Interrupting their honeymoon was the worst mistake this world wait universe ever made.

In its fight against the royalists armies, Aguinou with the rebels struggle to gain real foot ground. They have to deal with internal power conflicts, the return of the Red Spirits from beyond the Great Gate, the influences of the Independents, and the fate of the mysterious Teller. Alliances of all kinds are formed and broken but irrevocably guide the destiny of men.

Pretty Little Threat At seven years old, she learned that monsters lived inside homes, not under beds. After years of watching her stepfather abuse her mother, one violent night changed everything. A kitchen knife. Blood on tiny hands. And her mother’s final command: Run. Years later, hiding behind a fake name and a janitor uniform at the elite college she once dreamed of attending, she keeps her head down and her past buried. No friends. No attachments. No mistakes. Until him. The university’s infamous ice hockey captain — cold-eyed, reckless, and impossible to ignore. Arrogant, feared, and used to getting everything he wants, he instantly clashes with the quiet janitor girl who refuses to be intimidated by him. But strange coincidences keep pulling them together, and the more he watches her, the more he finds himself drawn to the girl who looks at him without fear. Beneath her guarded heart is someone soft, lonely, and impossible to forget. For the first time in years, she starts wanting something more than survival. And for the first time in his life, he wants to protect someone other than himself. But love was never meant to grow from broken places. And some pasts don’t stay buried forever. Author’s Note: This book is a work of fiction. All characters, events, locations, and incidents portrayed in this story are purely imaginary and created for entertainment purposes. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or real events is purely coincidental.