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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"

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

“...I want us to get married.” He said. “Wait! What!?” Behind every successful man, there's a woman. But what happens when the woman is no more? Nicolas Gonzalez, the CEO of a renowned advertising company, becomes a cold fish after losing his wife in a car accident. Her death left him in pieces, transforming him to become a different version of himself. He has a son whom he loves dearly but hardly expresses it because of his coldness. Alejandra Ortega, a young hard-working lady who seems to be blessed with misfortune. She has an ill mother who is need of a heart transplant but has no funds to pay for the surgery. The two meet in an awkward situation and Nicolas takes interest in her. He learns about her financial situation and uses it to his advantage. He makes her an offer to be his fake fiancée which Alejandra accepts. Will Nicolas remain cold forever? Will Alejandra be able to help him get over his trauma or will the vices among them break them apart?

Anabell Merlin disebut sebagai wanita paling sempurna di Joselordes. Memiliki kehidupan sempurna, kekayaan berlimpah dan seorang tunangan yang menjadi dambaan para wanita. Suatu hari semua itu diambil hanya dalam satu malam saja. Sebuah tragedi menimpa keluarganya yang 'sempurna' itu dan kehidupan gadis itu berubah seratus delapan puluh derajat. Untungnya bagi Anabell, seorang pria menjadi pahlawan bagi hidupnya dan kini keinginan Anabell hanya satu. Mencari tau siapa dalang yang menghancurkan keluarganya dan membalaskan dendam. Termasuk menyelamatkan adiknya.

When restaurateur Hugh Neumann rebukes Oliver Nicholas’s very public proposal to his boyfriend during a Valentine’s Day dinner, the diverted Cupid’s arrow strikes Hugh not in the heart, but in the ass.<br><br>After a media storm of commentary, ironically pro and con, gains national steam, what Hugh begins to refer to as his personal “St. Valentine’s Day Massacre” begins to affect home life with his partner, Dominick Brodie.<br><br>Was Hugh’s overreaction pandering to his largely heterosexual clientele? Or did the incident trigger his own panic about same-sex marriage? Will the public scrutiny threaten his decade-long commitment to Dom?

This is about a young girl who goes through difficult trials. As she gets older, she loses her family through a terrible disaster. The lost of her family takes a toll on her and through the years her heart turns cold. Will she ever be at peace again? Will she ever find happiness? And will she ever find her true mate?

First impressions can be misleading. Stupid doctor, Izumi Aki, is always mistaken as an Omega because of his feminine looks. When his new secretary slash personal assistant and airhead Hanamichi Chihiro came, he learned how ridiculous life really was. His secretary openly expresses his admiration towards Aki which drives the doctor crazy every single day. But unknown to his Omega kohai, Aki sleeps around with different men and doesn’t believe in serious relationships. But as Aki gets to know more of Chihiro, his hearts starts to flutter when the Omega is around and mixed emotions are unlocked. As Aki discovers feelings that he finds too frightening to deal with, will Chihiro keep on pursuing him when he learns Aki’s deepest secrets? How come that an Omega makes the Alpha doctor skip a heart beat? Everything is one hell of a rollercoaster ride. Aki is somehow bound to a painful past and Chihiro is someone who keeps looking forward. Their personalities are a hundred percent different! But this difference and distance between them will lead them to finding the answers to their doubts. Will they be able to work out as a happy couple? Or will they end up creating more and more obstacles along the way?

Prologue – Rui I am the one who pins Kael Valdemar to the inside of my eyelids every night. Not the Kael they all see (cold, perfect, untouchable), but the one who exists only when he thinks no one is watching: the way he rubs the back of his neck when he’s tired, the tiny exhale he lets out before he smiles at something small, the exact second his shoulders drop when the door closes and the crown finally slips. I have memorized the shape of his mouth saying words he never says to anyone else. I have tasted the air he leaves behind in empty hallways. I have pressed my lips to every photograph until the paper tore. People think obsession is loud. Mine is quiet. It is the soft click of a camera shutter at 3:17 a.m. It is the way I learned to breathe in the exact rhythm of his sleep cycle so my heart doesn’t disturb him through the wall. It is the single white rose I leave on his pillow and remove before he wakes, just to know my scent was the first thing his dreams touched. I am not here to rule him. I am here to be the place where all that terrifying strength finally rests. One day soon he will lean down to check if the fragile transfer Omega is okay (because he always checks), and I will rise on tiptoes, slide my fingers into his hair, and kiss him like I have rehearsed in the dark a thousand times. He will taste vanilla and something darker underneath. He will freeze. He will realize too late that the softest mouth in the world just claimed the only throat he was ever meant to bare. I am Rui. And I have been kissing Kael Valdemar long before he ever learned my name. Content Warning: 18+