diamond and silk chains

He had deep and sharp eyes: a deal for a life. The Herring Group declared bankrupt. Her father committed suicide with a huge debt. To pay the debt, she had no choice but to be the mistress of the actual boss of the Full Bloom Club. He could do whatever he liked with her. He was powerful, bloodthirsty, and ruthless. Yet he was drawn to her when she danced. He kissed her hard. "Reyna, we're good if you listen to me." On the surface, she was obedient, but deep down she was unyielding. She was his mistress who had been together with him for the longest time. Every woman in the Hill City envied her. He doted on her and didn't mind about her betrayal. But she just wanted to run away from him. She asked, "When will you let me go?" He smiled evilly. "Have a baby for me and I'll let you go." But after she got pregnant, he changed his mind. "Reyna, my child needs a mother. I will never let you go since you have my kid." Leroy Malone, you bastard!

His Bride in Chains She thought marrying the man she loved since childhood would be her happy ending—until betrayal ripped her world apart. Eliana, the daughter of a former garbage collector, but full of dreams, is engaged to her wealthy best friend, Jason. But when a cruel twist of fate forces her to care for a crippled, blind and bitter billionaire, her life spirals into secrets, temptation, and a night she can’t take back. Pregnant. Alone. Betrayed by the most important people in her life—Eliana is dragged into a contract marriage with the cold, mysterious man she once ran from. Love was never part of the contract. But what happens when hearts begin to want what they were never meant to have?

The continuation journey of Alter in the virtual world. Takes place after The World of Fractured Realms. But this time, Gaia took her frustrations out on Alter and accidently unleashed something that should not have.

Sebuah cinta yang hadir dalam toko penjualan berlian. Lian, selaku pemilik toko menyelipkan kekuatan magis pada setiap berliannya. Hingga suatu saat, Lian tanpa sengaja menjual sebuah berlian dengan ramuan yang salah kepada Alka, yang seharusnya membuat hubungan Alka dengan kekasihnya semakin mesra, justru malah menjadi kandas.

-- A small heads, early chapters have a quite bad grammar, I am fixing them asap, also the MC doesn't start as OP, he go through cultivation before it. -- "I always wondered until the day I died, why humans are such filthy creatures?" A Noble status, money, and power were the things that ruled this world, but Aaris Ralkier had nothing since the day he was born. His childhood was ridiculed by poverty and bullying by the nobles, hoping to change his world one day after becoming a great mage, his dreams were shattered because of his unique and miserable condition of possessing no mana. What he had in his life was his mother, the lowest witch who never wanted anything but his happiness, but she was taken away by the hands of aristocrats and the kingdom that was supposed to protect them. He lost everything, struggling to find his existence again he was betrayed and left to die at the hands of a dreadful demon and was framed even after his death. Reminiscing his life on his last breaths, he decided to take the demon soul along with his with the spell his mother forbid for him, Blood Silk. He lost his life too, but fate doesn't take mercy on him, his eyes opened once again, maybe a choice was given to him, suffer or fight. Like cursed blessing in his body, he set out on a journey to find his existence, lingering regrets, and goring grudges, in the realm ridiculed with divine curses & diabolical graces, everything is laid in front of him to quell or win. But red strings of fate only take it to weave a War, waiting to meet its End. P.s:- English is not my first language I am still a fledgling writer. reach to me on insta....zushe_sensei_016. Dis.:- I don't own the cover pic.

In the enchanting realm of Eldoria, where magic intertwines with destiny, Elara has always felt the weight of her family's expectations. As the only daughter of a powerful noble family, she is thrust into an arranged marriage with Lord Kaelan, a charming yet enigmatic noble from the rival kingdom of Drakoria. While the union promises to strengthen political ties, Elara harbours doubts about her future and the man she is destined to marry. As preparations for their betrothal unfold, Elara discovers a prophecy foretelling love and betrayal that looms over their union. Torn between duty and desire, she finds herself drawn to Kaelan's strength and vulnerability. Together, they embark on a journey to uncover the truth behind dark forces threatening their kingdoms, forging a bond that transcends mere obligation. However, not all is as it seems. Lady Isolde, Elara’s cousin and confidante, appears supportive but harbours her ambitions. As she manipulates those around her and stirs dissent among the nobles, Elara must navigate a treacherous web of betrayal that could shatter her world. With each revelation, Elara grapples with her feelings for Kaelan and the growing threat posed by Isolde’s machinations. As tensions rise and secrets unravel, Elara and Kaelan face challenges that test their trust in one another. Together, they must confront not only external enemies but also the shadows of doubt that threaten to tear them apart. In a climactic battle against dark magic and betrayal, Elara must choose between love and loyalty as she fights for her future—and the fate of both kingdoms."Hearts in Chains" is a tale of romance, resilience, and the transformative power of love amidst chaos. Will Elara break free from the chains of expectation to forge her destiny, or will betrayal bind her heart forever? 

Carlos, a 21st-century Brazilian engineer, is transported wholesale into colonial Brazil's brutal sugar mills. After a daring escape, he finds refuge in a quilombo enjoying rare peace—the Portuguese governor, fresh from defeating the Dutch, has temporarily turned his attention elsewhere. But Carlos sees beyond the surface calm. He recognizes their primitive magic gems as untapped potential, their isolation as an opportunity. While the colony celebrates its victory, he quietly begins an industrial revolution under the forest canopy. Steam engines replace muscle, gem-powered factories rise where huts once stood, and quilombo-made goods secretly fund their transformation. When the governor finally turns his gaze inward, he won't find another ragtag settlement of runaways. He'll find a nation-in-waiting, armed with technology centuries ahead of its time. The age of colonial oppression is about to meet its match: the age of innovation.

Please be a bit patient for the first volume i.e 69 chapters which might be a bit stale, the first 69 chapters are used to build the characters around Rei and himself. Toujou Rei, a little boy obsessed with baseball, has always admired his father, Tensei. Wishing to follow in his father's footsteps, Rei dreams of becoming a professional baseball player. In turn, his son's starry-eyed admiration encourages Tensei to keep persevering despite issues, Unfortunately, Tensei dies while protecting Rei from a car accident, which leaves a mental scar on him making him unable to play his beloved baseball anymore, but after getting motivated more than ever, Rei works hard to carve his way in the baseball world by becoming one of the best baseball players as his dad wished. *Names, faces, and places aren’t real. A work of fiction. Nonetheless, it is my work of fiction so please don’t post it without permission. *I have also tried to not use any school names that do exist though, but I would like everyone to know that if they exist I have no affiliation with them. Nor do my views reflect their views.* PS- THE PICTURE FOR THE COVER WAS TAKEN FROM PINTEREST AND THE CREDITS FOR IT COMPLETELY GO TO ITS CREATOR NOT ME.

[CURRENTLY FIXING ITS CHAPTERS. PLEASE IGNORE THIS IN THE MEANTIME.]

Fu Xiaoxiao transmigrates into a book and immediately faces the crisis of being sent to the countryside. As the unloved middle child, her younger sister is the one meant to go — but her mother transfers her job to the sister instead. A disaster of a start. To avoid being sent away, she has to marry within seven days. She meets a few ordinary men and decides she'd rather go to the countryside. Then she runs into a neighbor who's also looking for a spouse — and his conditions are surprisingly good. A dowry of three hundred? Bicycles and a radio? Just take care of the kids, and separate rooms are fine? The others may pass, but she won't. Every day is a battle of wits with the two kids. Life is eventful, she gets a salary every month, and the boss is never home. Absolutely perfect. Except... wasn't this big shot supposed to be infertile? Then why does he keep strutting around naked in front of her? She has professional ethics. She won't be seduced by a good body. Hmph. Men only slow down her sword swing. Lu Feng grits his teeth at Fu Xiaoxiao, who remains completely unmoved by his countless attempts to seduce her, and traps her in his arms. "Boss, let's talk this through. I know forty a month is a bit much — how about... five less?" Trapped in his embrace, Fu Xiaoxiao thinks he's unhappy with her high salary and starts bargaining. "I'm giving myself to you for free." Lu Feng grinds out through clenched teeth. This woman has no heart. "...Can I say no?" Fu Xiaoxiao swallows, staring at the washboard abs so close. "Such a good deal — are you sure you don't want it?" Lu Feng squints, tempting her. "Fine." A fool turns down a bargain.