cautious alliances

“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?

“Betrayal never comes from your enemies, but from the people you trust.” Second-year high school student Youjin Kinoshita has been betrayed not once, not twice, but three times—by the girls he trusted. His childhood friend, whom Youjin once dated, betrayed him by cheating on him with his own best friend, who manipulated the situation to steal her away. To make matters worse, she falsely accused Youjin of cheating on her, leaving him completely devastated. Next, a female friend confessed her feelings to Youjin. Still haunted by the trauma of his past, he rejected her. In response, she falsely accused him of assault, causing him to be brutally bullied by everyone at school. Finally, his twin stepsisters falsely accused Youjin of molestation. They planned to get rid of him after believing the lies spread by his childhood friend and former female friend. As a result, Youjin was kicked out of the house by his own father. Because of these girls who betrayed him, everyone—especially his family and friends—came to hate Youjin, and he lost all trust in those around him. What the four girls didn’t know was that they had been secretly monitored by Youjin’s equipment during their incidents with him. Youjin hoped that they would eventually tell the truth, but they never confessed out of fear. Left with no other choice, he decides to take revenge by revealing the evidence to everyone—evidence gathered using equipment he had purchased long before he ever dated his childhood friend. Will Youjin’s revenge plan succeed? Will everyone—including the girls who falsely accused him—finally apologize? Betrayed and broken, Youjin becomes cautious of everyone around him… but—

"Staying in a dungeon for about 12 years strait does something to a girl, so don't expect me to cry at some pain." 17 year-old Rowyn Nightcore has been trapped inside a dungeon for most of the little life she's lived. She's learned that even family can turn on you when you don't hit their expectations, or at least.. her family does. After escaping the dungeon Rowyn needs to learn how to blend back in with society. But of course there has to be problems. Rowyns supposed to be dead and she has to avoid giving herself out. That seems to be a bit hard when some people have their own ideas for her.

Yu Jing got reincarnated into a cultivation world with various different settings mashed together. However, unlike his fellow reincarnators, the first thing he thought was: "Is the best way to stay low-key to become a slave?" Fortunately, his system was present to help him. But this overpowered entity was still not enough to give him confidence to show his figure to the world. So Yu Jing began to secretly cultivate his powers and waiting for the moment to show his might in one go. Come and watch how Yu Jing navigates this harsh cultivation world with his unconventional method. It will light hearted comedy and sometimes serious kinda story. If you have played and are familiar with cultivation novels you will find it right in your alley. So please give it try and I hope enjoy

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.

In the world of Hunters, a boy awakens in the elevator that is taking him to the hunter exam. The boy now must survive the world full of complicated abilities.

Reborn alongside her son, Chen Xiaobao, Chen Momo learns from the mistakes of her past life and starts a frantic hoarding spree. To survive, the mother-and-son duo each put their skills to use in the apocalypse. The lively little Chen Xiaobao quickly wins everyone's heart, and Chen Momo finds love of her own in the apocalypse too...

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.