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Avery Miller is innocent, truly so! Her mother committed suicide, unable to bear her father's betrayal, while her father got entangled in embezzlement and crime. And the person who wrecked her parents' marriage turns out to be her best friend? But what does all this have to do with her? On a night filled with scheming, Avery Miller suffers a brutal assault. The ruthless Ethan Montgomery almost strangles her over a mere banknotes, and yet, absurdly, she finds herself falling in love with him. "You don't owe me anything, nor do you need to feel indebted. From now on, we're even." Ethan Montgomery never expected that Avery Miller, petite and seemingly fragile, would possess such a terrifyingly strong will. Even? She wishes...

In the ethereal realm of the Nether Dimension, a place shrouded in darkness and mystery resides a young and formidable soul named Keliana Iris Larkin. At the tender age of fourteen, she possesses a power so potent it sets her apart from the ordinary. Little does she know, Keliana is the last descendant of the revered and long-lost royal bloodline known as Aurum. The Nether Dimension, a realm distant and detached from Earth One by an unfathomable expanse of 500 light years, is a battleground between good and evil. Keliana's noble family bears the weighty responsibility of safeguarding all realms from the vile onslaught of demons who traverse treacherous portals and gateways, hell-bent on sowing chaos and tyranny. But the truth that lies concealed from Keliana and her kin is far more astounding and perilous. Within their veins courses the sacred essence of the Aurum Bloodline, a lineage entwined with destiny and royalty. Her father, Prince Erinic Aurum Larkin, stands as the true and rightful ruler of the Nether Dimension, yet this knowledge remains shrouded in secrecy. A sinister web of power and control, known as the Sovereign system, has granted prosperity to select families every fifty years, while ruthlessly eradicating the impoverished to sustain its insidious empire. In this fantastical saga, Keliana must bear the weight of this dark legacy upon her young shoulders. She embarks on a daunting quest to unravel the enigma shrouding her brother's tragic demise or inexplicable vanishing, striving to protect her fractured family amidst the tempestuous storm that brews. As she ventures deeper into the labyrinthine mysteries that lie ahead, the fate of Earth One hangs precariously in the balance. Her nefarious uncle, Mondola, driven by a malevolent thirst for power, marshals his wicked forces to claim dominion over the unsuspecting world. Will Keliana, bound by duty and a thirst for justice, comprehend the cryptic extent of her own burgeoning powers in time to thwart the imminent threat? Can she unravel the tangled web of her brother's unknown fate, and in doing so, keep her resolve unyielding and her family intact? With every step she takes, the stakes grow higher, the darkness threatening to consume her very soul. Will she succumb to the seductive whispers of revenge, forsaking the noble path that lies before her? Or will she remain resolute, her determination fueling her as she navigates the treacherous realm of uncertainty and danger? Only time will tell as Keliana's clandestine journey, veiled in riddles and secrets, commences, casting her into the throes of a mystifying and perilous adventure.

In a brutal fantasy world, magic reigns. Knights shatter hills. Saints roam the skies. Demons hunt the land. And me? I am none of those things. Just a man with common features and extravagant clothes, trying to live a quiet life in his decaying castle at the edge of the kingdom. I have no sword, no spells, and no ambition for greatness. My only distinction is a silent peculiarity: I can see women's feelings toward me. What would you do if you could literally see women's feelings toward you?

Two people, torn between family, identity, revenge, mission and love. And only the truth will set them free. But will the truth be really enough? Disclaimer : The whole story is only a product of author’s imagination. _ _ Note: English is not the first language of the author so please do understand if there are grammatical errors. The author is an amateur and this will be her first attempt to write and to complete a novel.

"Loving You Was a Mistake" is a captivating tale of love, revenge, and redemption that follows the tumultuous journey of Margaret Smith and Steve Johnson. Forced into a contract marriage orchestrated by Steve out of a misguided belief that Margaret was involved with his sister's husband, Margaret finds herself bewildered by Steve's sudden animosity towards her. The narrative unfolds from their wedding day, where Steve's plan to enact revenge on Margaret begins. As Steve deliberately orchestrates circumstances to make Margaret fall for him, his initial intentions blur as he witnesses Margaret's genuine affection. However, his resolve wavers, and he decides to abandon her, only to realize his true feelings too late. Through a series of flashbacks, the story delves into the origins of the misunderstanding, unraveling the intricate web of deceit and betrayal that led to their strained relationship. As Steve comes to terms with his mistakes, he embarks on a quest to win back Margaret's trust and affection. The novel explores themes of fake love, revenge, drama, and forgiveness as Margaret grapples with the decision to forgive Steve or sever ties with him permanently. Ultimately, "Loving You Was a Mistake" is a poignant tale of love's power to overcome even the deepest wounds, leaving readers questioning whether love can truly conquer all.

Kurayami Akira was four years old when his blood first answered him. Abandoned after the awakening of Hemoforge, a Quirk that allows him to forge weapons from his own blood, Akira grows up in an orphanage under constant observation—learning restraint, discipline, and control long before he learns ambition. In a society that celebrates loud power and flashy heroes, his strength is quiet and costly. Pain is measured. Blood is conserved. Mistakes are not afforded. At fifteen, Akira enters U.A. High School alongside the next generation of heroes—not to seek fame or destiny, but to survive and move forward in a world that rewards spectacle over restraint. This is not a story about changing the future. It is a story about enduring the present. Special note's: In his past life, Akira was an ordinary person from a normal world who had read the My Hero Academia manga, but not completely. His knowledge is: incomplete and outdated fragmented and unreliable not enough to predict events or manipulate outcomes Akira does not treat this world as fiction. He lives in it as reality, and his actions are guided by experience, discipline, and choice—not foreknowledge. Author’s Note: This is a fan-made work based on My Hero Academia. I do not own My Hero Academia or any of its characters, settings, or concepts. All rights and credits belong to its original creator, Kōhei Horikoshi. This story is written purely for creative and non-commercial purposes, with an original character and original plot elements.

Kylian Alpha is a handsome man who lives in the four walls of Italy. But under his perfectly sculptured face hides a dark and dangerous countenance yet to be unraveled by the happy and lone Aubrey. Aubrey Daniels She is the perfect description of beauty with brains embedded with grace and dignity. What happens when her lively spirit is met with the lifeless and condemned spirit of Kylian

The royal princess who caused the entire globe to kowtow to her posed as a commoner with an unattractive face and mingle in the academy to facilitate a political union. Due to her inferior rank, her classmates suspected her of theft, and the following day, she was beaten into the hospital. The day after someone dumped filthy water over her in the hallway, her head was shoved into an offensive ditch. At the academy's test celebration, it was revealed that she would be expelled for cheating on the exam, and all of her classmates despised her to the core. However, the royal family, who had been looking for her for years, found her at this very last minute.

Amelia Lockhart has one mission: make the top idol Ethan Quinn fall in love with her, then break his heart, so that Ethan Quinn can successfully pass his tribulation and return to his position as a High God. There's just one problem: as the most hated woman on the internet, Amelia is the last person anyone would pair with the nation's golden boy. But when she lands a spot on a dating show alongside Ethan, she sees her chance. She does all the heavy lifting and is dependable enough to make him see her differently. As a result, Ethan starts pretending to be weak. The fans are confused. Their untouchable idol is... blushing? Getting clingy? Calling her "jiejie" in that voice? "Sis, I surrender." "Sis, you can only spoil me like this." Amelia is losing control of the plan. She was supposed to seduce him and walk away. So why is he the one coaxing her to stay, and why is it getting harder to say no?

In her past life, Su Yaoguang bought Xiao Yanci, supported his education, and helped him rise to great heights. She became his wife. Everyone praised him for never abandoning the farm girl who funded his rise. Su Yaoguang also believed she had found a good man. Unexpectedly, when she was seriously ill, she saw Xiao Yanci bring his first love and a child who resembled them both to her bedside. "Dad, mom, when will this person die?" the child asked, holding Xiao Yanci's hand. Xiao Yanci responded, "Soon, just wait a bit longer." That was the moment she realized: she had wasted her entire life on the wrong man. Returning to the age of fifteen, Su Yaoguang pointed at the bloody young boy: "I want him." In her past life, no matter what she gave Xiao Yanci, she only received a cold expression. This time, the young boy, like a wolf cub, dropped his guard; everything Sister gifted was the best. Sweet as milk. Devoted beyond reason. He melted her completely. Until one day, the young boy took a high position. Not wanting history to repeat itself, Su Yaoguang packed her things and slipped away at night, only to run into a man as noble and unattainable as a deity. "I've heard you call us siblings everywhere. Good sister, shouldn't we change what we call each other?"