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All Lukas wanted was to live a simple life with his family. But after a strange monster rampaged through his village, his simple life was torn to pieces. Later found by a member of an elusive group known as the Fortissimo, Lukas vowed to hunt down the monster and take revenge.

Eun Ha? " the manager called, " Please take a menu to that table and get their request." deep down she would have wanted someone else to do it but this was the boss orders, who was she to reject. she took the menu and walked straight to the table, her heart was racing very fast, she couldn't phantom exactly why. good evening Sir, she said bowing her head politely as she offered the menu what would you like to have? they looked at the menu and pointed what they wanted, she went out from the table and brought the cocktail they had ordered, she turned back to leave when the voice of one of them stopped her in her tracks. "wait" her heart stopped for some split seconds and continued beating with difficulty. I know you, you're Mr Lee's daughter he said with and an evil grin that revealed his tobacco colored teeth. she froze as the tray she was holding dropped to the ground. "I was right, it's them" The restaurant on the ground floor was filled with people mostly the elites, some of them were tourist, others were there for a business meeting and others, conferences. the sound of the dropped tray caught the attention of most of them, making them glance at Eun Ha for some split seconds. He continued, The deadline is tomorrow evening don't forget that. Eun Ha had wanted to say something to them, perhaps, beg them but the words never left her throat. Eun Ha stood there for about two minutes, "will you get us our meal or will you just stand there?" the other muttered harshly. she knew they were evil men, above the law. falling into their trap was the most dangerous place a person could be. she resigned to begging for more time. one glance, Mu Chen could tell what was happening "X force" he whispered underneath his breath. they had quite a reputation and were feared by many. They feared no one and could illegally obtain what was theirs if necessary. He looked at the helpless young lady on the floor, he knew there was no way they'd let her go, no matter how much she begged. he didn't know this girl, yet he felt a need to protect her. he went out and waited in his car in the parking area. "Wait," he said with a deep voice. Chae won was surprised he would have sworn a few minutes ago that he was in a hurry to leave. The loan sharks finished their meal as she handed them their bills, "How ironic, we're paying for your service and you owe us," he said humorously as they both burst into laughter. Eun Ha felt a knife pierce her heart, she had never felt so much humiliation in her life. she followed them outside the building trying to plead with them for the last time to see if they'd cave in and give her more time but they just walked straight to the car and drove off. Eun Ha stood outside the hotel, in despair, her father was going to die, this men were ruthless, the cloud had darkened earlier, soon few drops of rain started falling, but she was in no hurry to leave as if it were possible for the rain to wash down all her pain, she stood outside staring blankly into thin air while it rained on her, soon her hair was separating into clustered strands, tear a freely flowed down her cheeks, she felt like screaming, she felt helpless, Just then she couldn't feel the raindrops on her skin she turned as her eyes met with a tall handsome young man holding a big black umbrella. Mu Chen looked at her sorrowful eyes, he could see the pain in her soul through them. "I know who they were, and I can roughly guess what it is" Eun Ha was confused, "what did he know? who was he? why is he being kind to me?" she asked one question after another in her head. "How much?" he asked with a king like voice. "10,000 dollars," she said as her lips trembled, "How did you...?" this time she was starting to get suspicious. I have an offer for you, I'll clear the debt but you'll carry my baby"

A Love Story Entwined with Misunderstandings in a World of Chaos and Survival! What starts as an exciting trip to Paris quickly turns into a nightmare when Heesoo’s plane crash-lands, leaving her stranded in a zombie-infested parallel world. In this brutal realm, where outsiders like her are treated as slaves and violence reigns supreme, survival seems impossible—especially in a place where she can neither understand nor speak the language. Captured by ruthless men intent on enslaving her, Heesoo faces the horrifying prospect of being left to die at the hands of zombies. Just when all hope seems lost, a man with piercing emerald-green eyes miraculously saves her—a beacon of strength amidst the chaos. “Get lost, unless you’re looking for trouble.” Her savior, Calix Clovis, a holy knight and relentless zombie hunter, is the epitome of strength in this cruel world. With no other options, Heesoo clings to him as her only lifeline. Yet, as their journey unfolds, the language barrier between them breeds endless misunderstandings, while an unspoken tension of desire simmers beneath the surface, threatening to ignite. Heesoo finds herself falling for Calix, drawn to the man who saved her. Calix, too, feels a growing attraction to her, but as a holy knight, he views such desires as sinful temptations and fights to suppress his feelings. ‘What am I supposed to do with this woman?’ Helpless and unable to survive without him, Heesoo becomes his burden—one he knows he should abandon. Logic demands he leave her behind and continue his fight alone. Yet no matter how hard he tries, Calix cannot bring himself to let her go. “When we reach the city, we’ll never see each other again. Got it?” Calix tells himself she’s nothing more than a thorn—insignificant yet irritating. But the longer they travel together, the deeper she embeds herself in his soul, sharp and impossible to remove. Her presence unsettles him, forcing him to question everything he once believed, leaving him to wonder: would removing this thorn cause more pain than keeping it? Will Calix pull the thorn free and walk away? Or will he surrender to the feelings that pierce him deeper with every step they take together? #Romance #Sexual #Misunderstanding #Fantasy #Zombie #Obsessive Text copyright ⓒ 2024 by MaCherie All right reserved. The Korean edition was originally written by 마셰리, Korea Translated and Published by We’ve Lab.

Eilownia has been condemned to live in the dilapidated garden shed at the edge of her father's estate. After a hellish storm grants her the opportunity to escape, Eilownia finds herself in the midst of a war between Kingdoms, a target on her back, the center of multiple reputation ending secrets and entangled with the enemy Kingdom's General! Uncovering the hidden truths behind the war, her father's rage and finding herself are among the multiple challenges she finds herself facing with her newfound freedom!

"I'm coming to cut out my baby from your stomach myself." They called me Rose, but they forgot one truth: every rose comes with thorns. I trusted my husband. I loved my best friend. They repaid me by poisoning my father, stealing my inheritance, and locking me in a basement to rot—six months pregnant. I died watching them wear my jewels and laugh at my misery. Then fate gave me a second chance. I woke up at my father's funeral, the taste of betrayal still fresh on my tongue. They think I'm still the same soft, grieving heiress they can drug and manipulate. They think I'm an easy target. They're wrong. This time, I'm not just defending my father's legacy. I'm burning their world to the ground. From the funeral podium to the boardroom, I'm reclaiming my power piece by piece. But as I rewrite my destiny, my enemies are evolving. Worse, the man who should be dead isn't staying buried. How far am I willing to go to win? And when the thorns I've grown finally draw blood—will I be the one holding the blade, or the one bleeding out?

A cursed grimoire, written in blood and ash, has survived the flames of its creator. Six centuries later, Professor Léandre Vauvert receives a forgotten fragment that leads him to a ruined abbey. There, he discovers that the Codex of Blackthorn is not a simple book... but a living organism, a labyrinth of ink and flesh that reads its readers as much as they try to read it. Each page demands a pact. Each pact demands a sacrifice. Arielle, the fallen medium; Yuri, the haunted monk; Milo, the occult hacker; and Sister Elora, the exorcist marked by inverted prayers, will have to choose between revelation and damnation. For the Codex awaits its true host. One goal: to write the Eighth Circle, a new Hell conceived by men themselves. And the last page, still blank, requires only one ink: theirs. > "Tell me what you desire... and I'll tell you what you're willing to lose."

This story is about a fictional character in a fictional place, who struggles to make it to the top. With betrayal, murder and drugs wrapped up in an adventure.

In the mystical realm of Eldrador, a young apprentice named Eira embarks on a perilous journey to restore the shattered Crown of Light, a powerful artifact that maintains balance and prosperity in the land. Along the way, she faces dark forces, ancient magic, and her own destiny. As Eira reunites the crown's shards, she finds herself caught in a complex web of love and duty. Lyrien, a skilled warrior, falls deeply in love with her, but their relationship is threatened by King Arin's own feelings for Eira. The king's advisor, Lord Ravenswood, manipulates the situation, fueling the king's passion and plotting against Lyrien. As tensions rise, Eira discovers a mysterious message that hints at a hidden truth about the throne's inheritance. With Lyrien by her side, she must navigate treacherous politics, ancient secrets, and her own heart to restore the Crown of Light and claim her rightful place in the kingdom. The novel explores themes of love, power, duty, and self-discovery, set against the backdrop of a richly detailed fantasy world. The story is a thrilling adventure of magic, romance, and intrigue, with Eira and Lyrien's love at its core.

Adrian Cole has everything—money, power, and the kind of reputation that makes everyone in school step aside when he walks past. But behind his cruel smirk and arrogant swagger hides a past so broken it turned him into the very monster people whisper about. To Adrian, bullying isn’t just an act—it’s armor. And he wears it well. Then comes Maya Johnson, the scholarship student who has nothing except her pride and her dreams. She’s the only one who doesn’t cower when Adrian pushes. She fights back, no matter how high the cost. In a world where everyone fears him, Maya becomes the one person Adrian can’t control… and the one girl who begins to see the boy behind the scars. As secrets unravel and sparks ignite, Adrian must face his demons—or risk losing the only person who dares to love the real him. In a story of pain, healing, and unexpected love, two broken souls collide to prove that love can heal a broken soul

Ling Rossi is the most feared Alpha in the city. As the Don of the Rossi mafia empire, she rules with cold precision, her crimson rose scent a harbinger of death for those who cross her. Heir to a legacy of power, she has spent her life building walls around her heart—until a scentless ghost walks into her territory. Ava Sterling is a "defective" Omega, dismissed by a world that values Alphas and fragrant Omegas above all. A police detective scraping by on determination and bruised pride, she's investigating a murder at an abandoned dock when she stumbles upon a mafia cleanup operation. Knocked unconscious and awaiting execution, she locks eyes with a stunning, red-eyed woman who inexplicably stops her men from pulling the trigger. Ling doesn't know why she spares the fiery, defiant detective. She only knows that Ava's complete lack of Omega submission intrigues her more than any power play. She brings Ava to a luxurious safehouse, warns her to drop the case, and expects to never see her again. But when Ava goes into a sudden, violent heat, Ling is the one who finds her—and the one who applies the suppressant patch with a tenderness that shatters both their defenses. What begins as a cat-and-mouse game between a predator and her prey evolves into something far more dangerous: a consuming love. Ling becomes Ava's silent protector, dismantling her abusive family and offering her a sanctuary she's never known. Ava, in turn, sees past the mafia queen to the lonely woman beneath, warming the cold fortress of Ling's heart. But their love is built on a lie. Ava doesn't know that the woman who holds her at night is the city's most powerful criminal. When Ava's detective work and Ling's empire inevitably collide, the truth explodes between them. Betrayed and heartbroken, Ava must choose: the law she's sworn to uphold, or the love that has rewritten her soul. And Ling must face the ultimate test: surrender her empire, or lose the only woman who has ever made her feel human. Their bond is further tested by a mysterious arrival—a baby left in a basket at Ling's door, with a note in Russian and a hundred-dollar bill. Anya, the grey-eyed foundling, becomes the unexpected heart of their family, forcing both women to confront what legacy truly means. Through assassination attempts, courtroom battles, a brutal kidnapping that nearly kills Ling, and the slow, painful road to recovery, their love is forged in fire. They must navigate the treacherous waters of Ling's underworld, the judgment of a city that sees Ava as a traitor to her badge, and the relentless threat of enemies who see Ling's love as her greatest weakness. This is the story of a Crimson Rose who learns that true strength lies not in fear, but in devotion. And a Defective Thorn who discovers that being underestimated is the most powerful weapon of all. Together, they will build an empire not of territory, but of family—proving that even in the darkest shadows, love can bloom.