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**Aila was never meant to be queen.**   She was never meant to be anything more than a cup-holder beside her gorgeous sister, Akila.   But when Akila refuses to marry the Mad King, Aila must take her place—by committing the most forbidden act in the kingdom. A soul-switching spell. It was supposed to last three months. Three months, and she’d be free. But Akila tricked her, and now, Aila is trapped.   Trapped in her sister’s body.   Trapped in a kingdom that despises her.  Trapped in a marriage to a man who never wanted a bride. But nothing is more terrifying than the Mad King, her husband himself. King Ahsan—the faceless beast, cruel, unreadable, and dangerously sharp.  The man the world fears. The man whose black eyes haven’t left her since the moment she arrived.   Now Aila must hide her secret, navigate the deadly palace, and survive the cold, ruthless king she calls her husband.  But what exactly is Ahsan?  A monster, as they say?   Or something far worse—a broken man, cursed and craving something he cannot name? Something she was never meant to give. Find out.   

Clarisa grew up never expecting love from her family. at age 6 after an unfortunate accident she recovered memories of her past life as a college student who passed away from an illness. With her new knowledge she tries to gain the love and attention from her family just the way female leads do in transmigration and reincarnation stories, but she was soon to realize that reality and fiction are two different things. Now with only the determination to live without regrets, she focus on learning her magic and earning enough money to run away from her family once she comes of age.

Sofia Everhart was barely holding her life together. Crushed beneath a mountain of unpaid bills and the suffocating debt left behind by her late parents. She clung to the only thing she still had control over, and it was her vow to save herself for the man she would one day marry. But that fragile hope shattered the night she showed up at her boyfriend's house—only to find him in bed with her officemate, both naked, both shamelessly entangled in betrayal. In a single moment, Sofia's heart was broken and with it, the last of her faith in love slipped away. Humiliated, heartbroken, and utterly broke, she needed an escape. That escape came in the form of LUXE CLUB, the city's most exclusive club, an upscale haven for the wealthy and powerful. One dare became a bet. Sofia gave herself to a devastatingly handsome man. For one night, she let go of the pain, the pressure, the fear and surrendered her virginity to a stranger. Adam Ravenstrong, the billionaire CEO of Ravenstrong Holdings, was not the kind of man who made mistakes. He was calculated,, cold, and completely unattached, he kept women at a comfortable, manageable distance. To finalize the multi-billion-dollar merger, his future business partner imposed one absurd condition: Adam had to be married. He didn't want a wife. But he wanted to close the deal. As if the pressure weren’t enough, his business partner had taken it upon himself to not only arrange but choose the woman Adam was expected to marry—stripping away even the illusion of choice. He never expected Sofia Everhart, his soon-to-be wife, to be the same woman he had a one-night stand with. The one who vanished without a trace. The same woman he hadn't been able to forget. And suddenly, his face darkened, his eyes turning cold. Excerpt: "You can't be my wife," Adam said sharply, his voice like ice. Sofia lifted her chin, meeting his gaze even as her knees threatened to give out. "You just need an accessory wife, right? So what's the problem?" His expression hardened. "Because you're not a virgin. That was one of the conditions." The words cut like glass. The courtroom fell into stunned silence. The judge, his business partner, and her best friends frozen in disbelief, while Adam’s best friend shifted uneasily in the corner, unsure where to look. Sofia slapped him hard, furious at the fact that Adam knew he had been her first. And now, he looked at her with smug disdain, as if she were someone unworthy to become his bride. Then she turned around and walked out, refusing to let him see the tears stinging her eyes. She needed the money to save her parents' house. In three days, the bank would take it, and with it, the last memory of the family she had lost. She might have lost everything, but she would never beg. Not from the billionaire who took her virginity and looked at her like she was nothing. Adam stood frozen, yet an amused smile crept across his lips as he realized Sofia wasn't like the women who chased his name, his money, or his empire. She didn't cling. She didn't flatter. She walked away, and now, even though she needed him, she wasn't pretending to want him. Sofia needed his money. He needed a wife. And if she was bold enough to slap him and walk away, then she was bold enough to stand beside him in a world built on power, image, and illusion. Whether it broke her or not, Adam would make sure she played the role of his perfect wife. He vowed never to love, hiding his heart beneath the ice. She promised never to surrender, guarding her pride like armor. But when their hearts collided, neither shield could withstand the force of love. ————————————————— Disclaimer: This novel contains mature themes in later chapters. Reader discretion is advised. All names, places, and settings are entirely fictional. Any resemblance to real people, locations, or events is purely coincidental.

[Content Warning: This novel contains mature themes, explicit sexual scenes, dark romance, strong language and some gore; caution is advised.] They said the dead could not speak or claim. They lied. Kael was the only man she ever loved—the scarred stranger who pulled her from the wreckage of her life and made her his wife. But when he died in a car crash meant for her, the light in her world vanished. Two years later, standing at his grave, she feels the shadows move again. Dragged back to her powerful family estate, she’s forced into a marriage, one she never agreed to—one tied to an empire of violence, obsession, and secrets. Her arranged fiancé, Darian Vellgrave, a man who used to be her enemy, one who was cold, calculated, and terrifyingly fixated on her. He claims to want an alliance. Power. But his eyes say something else. Trapped in a gilded cage, she plans to run—but the deeper she digs, the more twisted everything becomes. Darian knows things no one should. Her dead husband’s past wasn’t what it seemed. And in the dark corners of her life, a familiar presence watches… Because some men don’t stay dead. And some loves refuse to be buried. She was a woman caught between two devils— One who lives for her and one who may rise from the grave to claim her again, but was she as innocent as she seemed as well? Cover: I do not own the art. Credit to the artist; if you do not want it to be used, please contact me and I will have it changed.

~Updates Daily~ (usually near 8PM ET / 1AM GMT) Single love interest Yuri! No lengthy misunderstandings over this fact~ --- After failing to ascend to the heights of Divinity despite all her preparations, an ancient cultivator finds herself not embracing the emptiness of the void - but the interior warmth of a womb. Her memories intact despite her spirit being a merest fraction of her height - and her trusted Astralism unchanged - she carefully starts over from an infant. How to navigate her family: [really easy with only two parents and an estate full of servants!] How to portray herself: [everyone likes 'sweet' kids and trusts (underestimates) 'weak' girls!] How 'quickly' to reveal the power she gathers: [this region is a 'backwater', let's just take it slow~] How her marriage was arranged before birth: [my parents adore me so at an appropriate time I'll just have it cance- oh?] Dealing with an 'amusing' deceit: ['he' looks worried still, but 'he' doesn't have to worry from me!] Confronting the 'boy' in private: [whatever their iffy plan is, I just obtained a husband-wife~] Even in a new life, | Elua er Goltbred | can't and doesn't *want* to change who she really is. A scheming cultivator. A possessive lover. Neither of those things had been a real hindrance to the Peak of Demi-God. Balancing the two in this life - without driving away the young 'boy' she decided would be hers - centers as much around helping | Qatrand er Yecine | find herself... as it is hoping to ease the fiance into how messed up the 'younger' girl honestly is. It's a good thing that the reborn cultivator can improvise with her ridiculous control of an Illusion Astralism - because plans fail and unexpected things happen when you're not *really* a genius. Like her Physique in this life allowing the lightest 'grip' to crack stone... | Qat | (the nickname picked almost instantly!) despite being a little stunted by her family environment early on, finds her future wife to be 'cute' on their first meeting. ... she really shouldn't have let on. It made her | El | kind of vain. Oh, and muscles. | Elua | : I just like looking at them, okay!? Is it so weird? People can have hobbies... - - - > Types of Cultivation // Spiritual (Soul), Physical (Body), Essence (Qi) > Aspect Trinity // Astralism, Physique, Element 'Ranks' Initial - Early, Mid, Late Lower Realms // Enchanter, Primalist, Breacher Upper Realms // Defier, Demi-god, Divinity - Echelons (First -> Seventh[Peak]) - - - Other Tags: #GL #Slice of Life #Comedy #TheStrongActingWeak #ChildhoodSweethearts (It counts!) Cover Art: AI Text Prompt Generation + title (etc.) added with an image editor. I also tend to do other 'fixes' in post! Potential trigger warnings: > A reincarnator MC that gets a little 'thirsty' a little 'young' but tries to 'keep her own pants on' until the proper age. > A toxic family environment willing to force an unloved child into the role of a crossdresser. A child that grew more than okay with it. > 'Pretty Good Dad' intentionally 'picked on' by his 'sweet daughter' for being a relatively 'minor obstacle'. Seriously, you were warned, average fathers with teenagers. Do not engage your trauma.

To save her sick brother, she got involved with a mysterious man. Four years later, she was cornered against a wall by the man and only then did she realize that she had tricked a business tycoon, the fearsome King of Hell of the capital city." She instantly became submissive, "We've already settled our debts, you shouldn't hold a grudge after the fact, are you!?" "Abandoning your husband and child and now you're saying I can't settle scores?!" the man said through gritted teeth with a dark expression, "You won't be rid of me for the rest of your life!"

[#lovesosweet] [WARNING: Mature content 18+] [WPC #AUG2023Entry] « Is it not enough that I have been 'sold off' as a catalogue bride but also have to compete with a dead woman for favour? » Shelby looks like she has it all. The perfect family and all the perks that come with it. But she must go through a 'forced contract marriage' and also compete for the attention of the man she had been unwillingly tied to... Ian lost the love of his life so suddenly that his mind still refuses to accept that reality. He gave up everything and secluded himself until his mother found him a bride. His one task was to give the family an heir but how can Ian do this when the air he breathes all revolves around the one woman he can never have. However, he finds himself in a predicament and dilema when the new contracted bride is thrust into his life unwittingly... especially, when he finds out that she is more than meets the eye. Image: Image generated from starryai.com, cover completed by me. This is an original story of mine. Copyright Loctovia 2023 Update schedule: 5 chapters per week

Peninah Hartglow awakens in a royal estate with no memory of who she is or how she got there. The world around her knows her only as Iris Tahenna, a noblewoman feared for her coldness and power. Struggling to make sense of her new reality, Peninah assumes the identity of Iris, navigating palace life among knights, maids, and courtiers who expect her to play a role she doesn’t understand. As she uncovers fragments of Iris’s life—letters, whispers, and rumors—Peninah begins to question whether she is truly an imposter or if she once lived this life and chose to forget it. Amid growing political intrigue and a mysterious connection to a knight named William, she discovers that the royal estate hides secrets bound to a magical book. Now trapped in a world shaped by her forgotten words, Peninah must unravel the truth of her identity, confront the consequences of the story she created, and decide whether to rewrite fate—or become the villainess history remembers.

A prophecy was foretold long ago… one that chilled even the bravest hearts. It spoke of a deformed prince, cursed from the womb. He would be, The Sinister, the harbinger of evil who was destined to bring destruction to the entire kingdom. Years later, when the barren queen gives birth to a child marked by the prophecy, fear takes over. The people demand the child's death. But the king and queen, torn between duty and love, hide the boy instead and buried the truth. Decades later, Fanaza—a beautiful noblewoman crosses paths with a mysterious man who saves her life. What she doesn’t know is… he is the hidden prince, the one cursed at birth. Outcast and tormented, he struck a forbidden deal with a powerful necromancer who gave him a new skin, a handsome face to mask the monster within. But it came with a painful price. He must never fall in love. To make sure he never breaks his deal, a Red Bird was sent to watch him. Day and night, it follows. But Fanaza stirs forbidden emotions in him. With every heartbeat, his desire to protect her grows but so does the risk of losing everything Will he choose love? Or will the prophecy manifest?

On the day of her wedding, Ivy Quinn vanishes, leaving behind only a note: "I’m sorry, I can't marry a blind man." To protect her son from heartbreak, Elizabeth Winters strikes a desperate deal—Ruby, Ivy’s identical twin, must take her sister’s place at the altar. Trapped by duty and family pressure, Ruby agrees, believing it will only last until Stefan’s eyesight is restored. But from the moment they marry, Stefan senses something is different about his "wife." The woman beside him is nothing like the shallow fiancée he once knew. She’s sharp, resilient, and understands his business in a way Ivy never did. Against all odds, he falls harder than ever for this new version of her. And Ruby? She never expected to fall in love with a man who was never meant to be hers. But just when she finds the courage to tell him the truth, Ivy returns, ready to reclaim the life she abandoned. When Stefan finally opens his eyes, will he see the woman who truly stood by him—or will he be too blind to recognize real love? ****Excerpt**** “By the way, did Ruby come to the wedding?” he asked, catching her off guard since she hadn't expected him to ask her that all of a sudden. Was he already suspecting that it was her and not Ivy? Ruby’s fingers froze on the door handle for just a fraction of a second. It was enough to set off alarms in Stefan's head. “I—uh…” She hesitated, but only briefly. “No. She had work. She couldn’t make it.” Was he suspecting a switch already? What must have set off the alarm in his head? Stefan hummed, tilting his head slightly. “Oh, I see. How is she, then? I hope she's coming to visit one of these days?” Her fingers tightened on the handle, though her voice remained steady. “Yeah. She would, the moment she is chanced and can come.” A slow smirk tugged at the corner of Stefan’s lips, though he kept his expression neutral. Interesting. Very interesting. His wife had just lied to him and he didn't know why. Even though he was blind, he'd find out why soon enough.

Diagnosed with glioblastoma, Willow has only months left to live. Alone, cast aside, and fading too soon, she makes a reckless choice — to steal back the one person who ever made life feel worth living. Alder. She kidnaps him — not to hurt him, but to hold onto something that once was hers. A desperate act born from love, regret, and a hunger for borrowed time. But life doesn’t stop for the broken. And neither does death. As secrets unravel and hearts begin to heal, Willow must confront what little time she has and the legacy she might leave behind. She didn’t mean to hold on to him again. But maybe... just maybe... in the ashes of an ending — a beginning waits. Can this ending really be the beginning?

“Love me for a year and when it is all over, you are free to go” Her words, not his. Her words. So why did it feel like her whole world was crashing as the year neared its end? Olivia Baker’s world ended when her fiance cheated on her with her best friend or was it when she found out the man she loved was only using her to get her father’s company? Was it even crazier that she loved him still?

A sacred tradition, an oath, a covenant. It was all destroyed by a supposed mistake. Long time suffering, pain, and anguish. And all it took was a mistake for it to vanish away completely. Ever since being born, Avery had a complicated life, from being born a stillborn and becoming the will of the moon goddess to marrying the king of the Draconu Kingdom who was a dragon while hiding his true identity. "Oh, what do we have here? A pretty looking thing, well a liar." The laugh was throaty and deep and had me in a chokehold.  Gods! This wasn't supposed to happen! "I had longed for relief a long time. Maybe someone just like me will help me find it." In the end, fate is the determining factor...

[Mature Content: NO RAPE] Let’s make a deal! “Two months, if we can survive each other in the period of two months, I will marry you without objection!” … Twenty-two-year-old Evelyn Darkwood never imagined that going to her late father’s will-reading would have resulted in a rivalry between her and her siblings. That they would become a danger to her—one who sought after her life.  She never thought that her life would take such a twisted turn so quickly. And what’s worse, she comes to find out that she’d been betrothed to a man she didn’t know and had never met.  Zayne Mancini. The wealthiest man. A man whose power and fame were no joke. A man who possibly could be the only one capable of protecting her.  Strong, cold, frightening, all this he was and despite the danger written all over him, Evelyn felt a strange connection, hot and burning.  Zayne Mancini wanted her—his betrothed (a human who was his mate) and he was going to make her his, no matter how stubborn she wanted to be about it.  Fascinating, thrilling, all this she was to him—like a spark to ignite his boring life. Evelyn Darkwood was a whole package that he was slowly going to bring undone.  A woman he wouldn’t think twice of burning the world for. A woman he would give his whole being to. All she had to say was, “I do”

Jess was exiled from the pack for falling in love with a man. Humiliated. Cast out. Branded a disgrace by the very pack he called home. The one who led the punishment? Their proud, cold-hearted alpha. A man who preached tradition, strength, and above all, that mating between men was unnatural. Jess thought he’d never see him again. But when their paths cross years later, the bond ignites. Instant. Unrelenting. Unmistakable. The alpha freezes. His eyes burn with denial. He backs away like it’s a sickness. He tries to walk away but Fails. He loses control. In one quiet, breathless moment, he gives in. He marks Jess. Mates him, helpless to stop it. But the next day, he marries a woman. But fate isn’t done. Jess is shocked to discover he’s pregnant, something that has never happened to a male before. He learns that he's Chosen by the Moon Goddess to carry a child powerful enough to end centuries of bloodshed between packs. The realization comes at a price, all the alphas begin to chase after him, each desperate to claim the honor.

⌗WSA Entry 2025 When Cassandra dies unexpectedly, she wakes up in the last place she ever imagined: inside the very pages of her favorite fantasy novel. But instead of a fresh start, she's been reborn as Elysia de Valmont, a tragic princess fated to die at the hands of the one she loves most: her son, Cassian, the Vampire King. Armed with knowledge of the original plot and a mysterious system, Cassandra must now navigate a world teeming with supernatural creatures, medieval politics, and deadly secrets. The only problem? Every choice she makes could draw her closer to the original ending she's desperate to avoid. With destiny breathing down her neck, enemies lurking in the shadows, and sudden romantic developments she didn't plan for, Cassandra will have to decide: Will she rewrite fate, or will fate rewrite her? — NOTES: ▶ This is my first work on Webnovel. From what I've seen so far, I don't think many are into the genre. And that's fair. But if you're reading this synopsis rn, I want to believe you are. So pleaseee support a newbie author. Every collection, review, comment, power stone, gift, and if you're even generous enough—golden ticket, will go a long way to motivate me and shape this story. Thank you so much! ▶ The story starts out slow but trust me it'll be worth it! Read the first ten chapters before you decide to drop it (please don't) I'm always open to ideas, constructive criticism, etc. ▶ Updates: 6-10 times a week. ▶ Word count per chapter: 1k to 2k random. ▼ Main tags: #Romance #Femaleoriented #Butmalescanreadtoohaha #Reincarnation #Fantasy #Royalfamily #Romance #System #Psychological #R18 #Magic #Supernaturalcreatures

“Are you crying?” I asked. She shook her head and wiped at her face as more tears were falling. “I’m so stupid.” she groaned. ‘Now I am truly and utterly alone. I should have just said yes to marrying him. If I had just did what my parents wanted, none of this would’ve happened. I wouldn’t have dragged you into this mess.” Without warning, I turned sharp to the side, putting the car to a sudden stop close to the curb. She held the door for balance and looked at me with wide eyes. “Don’t ever say that again. You think marrying a man you don’t love, a man who doesn’t care if he hurts you, just to please your family is the right thing to do?” I turned to her slowly. “That would’ve ruined you.” “But I would’ve had a home to go to, I would’ve been taken care of. Now I have nothing,” she looked away. I reached over and gently took her bruised hand in mine. “You did the hardest thing anyone in your position could have done. You saved yourself. That takes more guts than standing there and pretending to be happy.” I tucked a hair behind her ear. “You think you are alone? You’re not… you have me.” Her lips trembled slightly. “But why would you even help me? I didn’t answer and shifted the gear back to drive. I don’t know why I am doing this? I just feel like I can’t leave her alone, that I must protect her. Am I crazy? _____ Alina Etienne has always lived a life dictated by her parents. She is groomed to be an obedient daughter, a perfect public image, and now, a bride to a man she doesn’t know or love. On her wedding day, crushed by the weight of expectations, Alina does the unthinkable... she says “I don’t” and flees the altar. On the run and scared with nowhere to go, she crosses paths with Mikhail Antonov. A cold, guarded man with a past he doesn’t talk about. What began as a reluctant act of kindness turned into something neither of them expected.

“These bedchambers have missed your scent.” His voice, low and rough, made her pulse quicken. Her fear surged, boundless, as he closed the stained glass doors behind him. “Please… let me go,” she pleaded, trembling as he pulled her close, his touch burning against her skin. “You fled this place while carrying my child. Why did you come back?” he murmured, his lips trailing down her neck as they had so many times before. “I… don’t know,” she managed, her voice barely a whisper. Luciana Mircea de Amanécer, princess of the Holy Empire that ruled the skies, had once lived in a world of beauty and privilege—a devoted father, joyful sisters, wealth, and a loving fiancé. Yet that life shattered with a single conversation. One day, her father appeared in her chambers, eyes solemn, bearing news that upended her world. “You will be married,” he said, but the name wasn’t that of the man she cherished. Instead, she was to be wed to the ruthless crown prince of the rival Demon Empire, an alliance forged to quell the simmering tensions between their kingdoms. “Father, please…” she begged. “My child,” he murmured, his voice heavy with regret. “It is your duty as the firstborn princess. This marriage will protect the realm… and your little sisters.” For the first time in her life, Luciana saw him bow to her, his plea wordless but clear. Yielding to her father’s desperate request, she accepted her fate. In a single day, she went from princess to wife, her dreams abandoned and her future reshaped. But the white wedding gown was soon stained crimson, marking her descent into a life she could never have anticipated. Could she learn to accept a man for whom compassion was an unfamiliar luxury, or would the love she had left behind rise to rescue her?

[The Imperial Consort could have been so much more than what we were shown.] --- Genius Neurosurgeon Lǐ Xīnyuàn died while being held at the gunpoint to perform a surgery on a terrorist leader. When he opened his eyes, he had transmigrated into a world similar to a Webnovel he'd been forced to read by a colleague. Now you'd think Lǐ Xīnyuàn had transmigrated into that Webnovel. But did he? No! Instead he'd been transmigrated into that webnovel's spin-off/"what-if" version of the story with nothing but the superficial knowledge of the plot thanks to reading the main novel. Now tasked with the mission of avoiding plotholes, unnecessary dog-blood, death and following the storyline to ensure the male lead's ascension to the throne of Supreme Emperor, he didn't know whether to laugh or cry. And why did no one tell him that his character had to be married into the Male Lead's harem?? What about the Female Lead? Later: Lǐ Xīnyuàn: Why doesn't Your Highness spend the night with Concubine Namgung? ML: Don't want to. Lǐ Xīnyuàn: ... Why? ML: Are you pushing me away? Lǐ Xīnyuàn: QAQ --- 100-150 PS = 1 extra chapter on Sunday 25, 50, 75... Golden Tickets = 1 extra chapter on Sunday 3-5 Gifts = 1 extra chapters (or more depending on the value of the gifts)