chapitre douze alliances brisées

“I want you to be my submissive.” If homicide detective Cassandra Pratt had to describe Havenfield in three words, they would be ‘small,’ ‘inconspicuous,’ and ‘boring.’ But when a series of gruesome murders shatter the town's peace, Cass is thrust into a hunt for a killer with no identity. Stumbling upon a vampire was never part of the plan, but Uriel Serpov has never been one to follow plans. Uriel is infuriating, enigmatic, and undeniably attractive. Worst of all, he knows Cass’s darkest secret—the very one that keeps her isolated from the rest of the town. Behind his sharp smile and smoldering eyes, Uriel harbors secrets of his own, and now Cass’s only hope of solving the serial murders lies through him. The line between duty and desire quickly blurs. Will Cass solve the case? Or will the heat between them consume her? Additionally tags: slow burn, bd//sm, power play

Reborn twice – first as a drowned nobody on Earth, then as a doomed noble in a cultivation saga, and now again in the distant past with fragmented memories of both lives and a mystical artifact that amplifies shared essences – a sardonic and silver-tongued schemer aims to subvert fate, cultivate a flourishing concord of captivating companions, and enact retribution on those who orchestrated his prior downfalls, all while desperately sidestepping the chaotic vortex of destined heroism.

In a world where blood ties and betrayal go hand in hand, Valentina Rossi and Lorenzo De Luca were born to be enemies. He is the ruthless king of the north, ruling through fear and violence. She is the heir to the Rossi empire, raised to be cunning and untouchable. Their families have been at war for generations, but when a deadly conspiracy threatens them both, they are forced into an uneasy alliance. Torn between hatred and a dangerous attraction, Valentina and Lorenzo play a game of power, seduction, and survival. Every glance is a challenge, every touch a threat, and every kiss a war. But as they navigate ambushes, betrayals, and an unseen enemy pulling the strings, the lines between enemy and lover begin to blur. In a world where loyalty is a lie and desire is deadly, can they survive long enough to uncover the truth—or will their sinful alliance be the weapon that destroys them both?

She's an FBI agent, and he's the son of one of the most feared mafia families. Sent undercover to infiltrate his gang, Lexi Thompson never expected to be caught. What happens when the ruthless Alex Esposito holds her fate in his hands? Will their worlds collide, or will the truth tear them apart? — LEXI I've spent years fighting for justice, but now I find myself tangled in a web of lies. Caught in the dangerous world of the Esposito mafia, I'm determined to take them down. Yet, as I face Alex Esposito, the ruthless heir, I can't help but feel drawn to him. He's everything I despise, yet something about him makes my heart race. ALEX I've always been told to trust no one, especially not a woman like her. Lexi Thompson is a threat, an infiltrator sent to destroy my family. But the moment I laid eyes on her, everything changed. I'm torn between my duty to my family and the growing connection I feel for her.

Bienvenue à Chinon, charmante petite ville française... en apparence. Car dans la maison des Nova, le calme est une notion inexistante. Trois frères aux personnalités explosées, un père aussi immature que ses enfants, et une mère aussi stricte qu'une ligne de métro japonaise, forment un cocktail instable prêt à déborder à chaque instant. Entre Léo, 11 ans, surdoué narcissique persuadé d'être un génie incompris, Xavier, 12 ans, casse-cou qui ne comprend rien à rien mais fonce tête la première dans toutes ses idées débiles, et Timothée, 7 ans, adorable en apparence mais aussi manipulateur que machiavélique, la vie est un jeu de pouvoir permanent. Bob, le père, rêve secrètement de devenir rockstar ou champion de lancer de camembert. Sofia, la mère, tente de tout contrôler... jusqu'à ce que la cocotte-minute explose. Chaque épisode, raconté du point de vue de Léo, propose un concentré de bêtises, de conflits familiaux, de mésaventures quotidiennes hilarantes... et parfois, de petites leçons de vie tordues.

(Just someone who hopes to make a character that’ll become huge along her journey) Come and follow Aniya who’s just your average girl in this game called life. She must suffer consequences for her actions after unintentionally messing with someone that she didn’t have any business with, though little does she know, suffering these consequences will become a huge thing later in her life time, possibly building her up into a godlike being. (Still haven’t figured everything out for the entire story, but I still hope it’s enjoyable)

Hazel a shy, navie, witch gets bullied in freshman year because she couldn't cast much spells even after trying harder. She comes back for sophomore year and hoped for everything to be alright but things get more difficult when she finds a book called; “ Shadow Magic” she really did know what it was then she opened it. But little did she know she was going to make an alliance with the shadow.

Pour certains la mort est un fléau, pour d'autres un passage. Pour les Douze Lames c'est un gagne pain. Composée de membres aussi excentriques que talentueux, cette guilde d'assassins prend en charge divers contrats allant de l'élimination à la destruction.

[Irresistible MC + Farming & Entrepreneurship + Strong Female Lead + Cute Baby + Love Rivalry + Farming System + Male Competition] Deng Yuyuan wakes up to find she has transmigrated into a period novel about a "pampered group darling" — as the biological mother of the vicious female villain. The female villain has a biased grandmother, a mooching uncle and his family, a blindly filial father, and a spineless mother. She was a small-time thief as a child. As an adult, she committed every kind of evil — constantly framing the female lead — and ultimately met a miserable end. The female lead is the only daughter in another family, doted on by her older brothers. The villain targeted her out of pure jealousy. And now, Deng Yuyuan has become that villain's cowardly mother — and the villain herself is currently just an ugly, wrinkly-faced infant. The blindly filial father loves his wife, but gives all the good things to his own mother. He says to his starving wife and daughter: "Xiao Yuan, come drink some water. I specially heated it for you." Deng Yuyuan looks at her own bony frame and her tiny child — and decides to get a divorce. Goodbye, useless husband. She's going to raise this little cub with an abundance of money and love. No way she'll go astray this time. Lost one husband, gained a crowd of suitors. A beautiful sent-down youth coveted by many — she knows some self-defense and burns the midnight oil studying. With the reinstatement of the college entrance exams, she takes her child toward a much wider world. Riding the wave of the times, Deng Yuyuan works her way up to become a gaming tycoon and a cutting-edge scientist... Except — why are so many men fighting to be her cub's stepfather?

【Career-oriented female protagonist + Love-struck male lead + Entertainment industry + Variety show + Satisfying sweetness】 Renee Morgan, a newcomer in the entertainment industry, learns of her predetermined fate as a minor female supporting character in a dream. She is the queen of minor roles, the resilient type, blazing with fighting spirit, illuminating many female stars. Renee Morgan: "...To hell with being a minor character. Anyone who dares use me as a stepping stone, I'll make sure they fall flat." Wendy Aldridge, also a newcomer in the entertainment industry, wants to use her as a control group. Renee Morgan: Ok~ Half a month later, Wendy Aldridge, who was supposed to become famous as part of the control group, ends up being cyber-bullied and is urged to leave the industry? Renee Morgan, who was supposed to be cyber-bullied out of the industry, becomes an overnight sensation and a top-star. The rival company's leading actress, backed by influential figures in the entertainment circle, snatches the main female role, leaving only the role of the female third lead for her. Renee Morgan: Ok~ Four months later, this drama explodes in popularity, all supporting roles become famous, and the female third lead role becomes a classic. The biggest stars, male and female leads, are left with no buzz? ... Later, Renee Morgan finally achieves her dream, winning the Best Actress Award with her acting skills, and announces her relationship on the day she receives the award—she is in love. He's just a regular person. One day, Morgan all over the country sees familiar figures appearing in the news and rushes online to share: Is this the Best Actress's ordinary boyfriend?