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Owned In The Shadows (The Kallias Dynasty - Book 1): A Forbidden Best Friend's Dad Age-Gap Romance An elite, high-angst MM billionaire age-gap romance about past obsessions, dangerous secrets, and the line between protection and possession. Book 1 of The Kallias Dynasty Three years ago on the Spanish coast, a single night altered the trajectory of two lives. For Hero, penniless and drowning in the wreckage of his late father’s debts, the enigmatic stranger on the luxury yacht was an escape—a temporary reprieve from a crushing reality. For Maximilian Kallias, a shipping magnate who built an empire on cold precision and ruthless control, the quiet, captivating boy was a rare, dangerous lapse in judgment. Before the sun rose over Puerto Banús, Maximilian vanished, leaving Hero with nothing but a phantom memory and a quiet ache that time couldn't dull. Now twenty-two and rebuilding his life on a scholarship, Hero believes the past is buried. When his closest friend, Elias, invites him to spend the summer at the Kallias family’s private estate in the Hamptons, it feels like a glimpse into a world Hero was never meant to inhabit. Then a brutal coastal storm strays him off course, stranding him before he reaches the gates. And the man who steps out of the shadow to pull him from the deluge isn't a stranger. It’s Maximilian. Powerful, possessive, and wearing a platinum wedding band, the billionaire head of the Kallias empire isn't just Hero’s elusive host. He is his best friend's father—and the man who took his heart three years ago. Trapped together as state authorities shut down the roads, the forced proximity pulls old embers into a suffocating fire. To Maximilian, coincidences do not exist; suspicious of Hero's sudden presence in his son's life, his instinct is to protect his family at all costs. Yet the intense, dark gravity pulling him toward Hero remains untouched by time. Bound by duty, separated by age and wealth, and hunted by the secrets they keep, staying apart is the only logical choice. But in the quiet isolation of the storm, logic is the first thing to burn. OWNED IN THE SHADOWS is Book 1 of The Kallias Dynasty series. It is an ongoing sequential story featuring Hero and Maximilian. Their journey begins here and continues in Part 2. Intended for mature readers.

The faith comes and tries to play with my life. I have to travel back to the era of King Lee Young. My name is Kim Yeon jeo and the only daughter of the hospital director. I follow my family footstep because I fall in love with one of the professors in Neurosurgeon, Lee Jong Suk, which later is becoming my fiance. Accidentally, I got throw back to the bed of this handsome King. This cold and cunning king melt the heart of Yeon Joo. Should she forget everything and stay with the king? Should she forget the King and stay in the future where she belong? a hard decision to hold her future to two competent man in her life. follow this love story. PS: please be kind as English is not my native language.

Crystal couldn't believe it. The Dragon Emperor, a man of perfect form, handsome looks, and great power, was lying on top of her! And they would share this very delicate and embarrassing position for three days!   Crystal Diante was a woman cursed with terrifying Fate and Destiny. She was fated in sorrow and destined in suffering. She was captured by powerful men who sought to challenge an Ancient Dragon. But the Dragon awakened was much more than a regular dragon. It was the Ancient Dragon Emperor, Adam, the Serpent of the Perfect Morning! He was like a god of the ancient era and revealed not a dragonic form, but that of a man. He was perfect. He was arrogant. He was handsome beyond the furthest dreams that Crystal could dream of. A battle raged as Adam fought Crystal's kidnappers which ended in Adam and Crystal being buried in a mountain. The young woman found herself protected and sheltered by Adam who bore the weight of the mountain. But he, could not leave for he was exhausted. The two shared a tight space. With only little room to move, Adam was forced to lay on top of her to carry the mountain, and Crystal was forced to lie under him. Their lips were always less than an inch apart from each other. When the proud Dragon Emperor spent hours with the girl, he began to use his powers to feed her by transferring energy through the mouth. Each kiss only drew Crystal deeper to the depths of love. For three days, the god and girl talked, kissed, and shared the most joyous moments that they could possible experience. Soon, the Dragon Emperor succumbed to his emotions and betrayed the purpose of his rebirth. He bestowed a Binding Kiss to Crystal. But such heaven could not continue. The gift bestows Crystal with great power, but Adam mysteriously vanishes. Will the magical binding kiss be enough for Crystal to overcome the shadows of treachery that lurk to slay her family? Will she reunite with the perfect stranger and find answers to the mysterious kiss? Will the Pray of the Dragon become the Partner? Dive into a tale of forbidden love, tragedy, betrayal, inherited destinies, and epic battles. Dive into a world of Wizardry and Will. A world of staves of magic and Swords of Power. Journey with Crystal as her life was forever changed when she was... Kissed by the Dragon Emperor.

HAVE YOU EVER HEARD OF KARMA? IS IT REAL? Rio Richman, cute bad boy and royal heartbreaker doesn't think he'd ever fall into the traps of love. Having been broken once, he sets of to be a Playboy for the rest of his days doing the ' dating and dumping ' cycle not until she comes in. Annalita Hart, beautiful as the sun and Play girl on a low key. Love doesn't exist in her dictionary and when it hits her, she doesn't even realize. Playboy Rio falls for Playgirl Anny who is desperately in love with another ruthless Player, Styles Salvatore and doesn't even realize it. Find out what happens When The Player Gets Played...

Passing the California Bar Exam is only the beginning for Aurelia Vale. With ambition in her heart and the future finally within reach, she steps into a world where the country’s most powerful law firms compete for the brightest new advocates. Among them stand two giants—The Montclair Group and Blackwood JLE—firms known for prestige, power, and a rivalry that shapes the legal landscape. For Aurelia, the opportunity is everything. But the deeper she steps into this world, the more complicated it becomes. Because behind the reputation of one of those firms stands Vincent Montclair—a man known for his brilliance, discipline, and a presence that commands every room he enters. What begins as a chance encounter slowly grows into something neither of them expected. Between ambition and emotion, choices and consequences, Aurelia must decide not only where her career will lead—but what her heart is willing to risk. Because in the end, some decisions aren’t made in court. And sometimes the hardest verdict… is the one between two lives that were never meant to collide.

SYNOPSIS Logline: He left his wife to die on concrete for $8M insurance. Another man paid $12M to save her. Seven years later she returns with white suits, receipts, and an 18-year-old daughter who finally chooses. Elena Adams was left bleeding on Bishopscourt concrete by her husband Daniel. His last words on phone: "My wife is already dead to me. Debt dies with her. $8M insurance." He left her to die. Another man in black cashmere didn't. Michael Kane — blue-grey eyes, sandalwood scent, burnt hand — paid $12M = $5M ransom + $7M extraction + ICU Dubai. Not to buy her. To save her. Seven years later, Elena Cross returns. Dubai 73rd floor. $2B lab. White marble. No white dresses yet — black is armour. Daniel thought she was dead. He held an empty coffin press conference. He forged her formula L-Serum as his own, stole $40M Sephora deal. He put his mistress Vanessa in her pearls, in her house, and called her Mama to her daughter. Her daughter Chloe Adams is now 18. UCT Biochemistry first year. She thinks her mother stole and died. She calls Vanessa Mama V. She wears gold dresses for BABY GIRL collabs. And Daniel put a $3M debt on her 18-year-old name. Elena doesn't return for revenge. She returns with receipts. CCTV gate bag night before kidnapping. Sandton clinic receipt — Vanessa pregnant 3 months BEFORE kidnapping, HCG 14 weeks on kidnapping night. $200K transfer to security guard lover. DNA proof. Burner phone audio "dead to me $8M". Forged contract with two Ls. $12M receipt framed in lab. Each receipt is a chapter. Each chapter is a choice. From 11-150, mother and daughter reunite in Lab 101 — 39 degrees not 65 — E-CROSS 09-03-09 — her birthday formula. Chloe drops the shorts in the UCT bin. Wires $3M back to Daniel. $40M empire to Chloe Uni Patent Fund. And Michael? He never touches for 100 chapters. Until desert Proposal 2: "I paid $12M to save, not own. Will you stay because you love, not because you owe?" Tags:Reborn Queen, $12M Debt, Revenge Receipts, Mother-Daughter Lab, Chloe 18 Chooses Mom, Black Cashmere Romance, CTICC Viral

[90s Setting • Storagespace • Weak-to-Strong • Sweet Love] Gu Nianyang, the best doctor of the 21st century, was crushed to death by a chandelier at a medical forum. When she opened her eyes, she found herself in the 90s, in the body of a weak and bullied girl with the same name. The original owner had led a tragic life, with parents who favored her sister, leaving her malnourished and scrawny. She had no voice against the family’s exploitation, which led to her demise. But now, with a second chance, Gu Nianyang is back—and she’s ready to fight. She’ll take down the bullies, outsmart the schemers, and build a brilliant life from scratch. With her medical skills and secret space, she’ll heal the sick, help the people, and prove everyone wrong. Alongside Mr. Li, who’s been her rock every step of the way, she’ll rise to the top and show the world what she’s made of!

Jua Gu peered at the young man struggling to climb out of a deadly pit. "Do you need my help? I'll climb down and assist you," he gestured from atop the cliff. "I don't need your help!" the young protagonist shouted, gritting his teeth. "Really?" Jua Gu blankly gazed down at him. "Really, I can do it on my own..." the next second, the young man tumbled down from the great height, falling to his death. "For God's sake!" Jua Gu howled. "This is the tenth time he has died! Why won't he accept my help?" He quickly rewound time until the young man was hanging for his life. This time as well, the young man gritted his teeth and shouted that he didn't need his help. "But I need you alive, buddy!" Jua Gu climbed down and grabbed him by the waist. "The world depends on it, and for God's sake, if you die again, I will kill myself." The young protagonist's eyes shone brightly. "You love me so much that you can't live without me?" He hugged Jua Gu's waist tightly. Jua Gu raised a brow. "No." The young man smirked mysteriously. "It's okay to love me." "No, I don't!" "Because I love you too." "You misunderstood!" Jua Gu, panting, gazed at the lunatic. "Why does every single protagonist think I love them?!" "Because you're lovable," the young protagonist grinned widely.

[Warning: Mature Content R-18] Amabel Blakely, a university dropout plagued by debt and family problems, finds herself with limited options. Desperate to turn her life around, she makes a fateful decision – becoming a mistress of Valentine Langdale, a wealthy and married man with a childless marriage. Valentine, wanting more than just a secret affair, pushes Amabel to bear his child, promising to make her his second wife. Despite the complications, Amabel’s determination to secure a better life, cleat her family debts and see her mother open her eyes again from a coma fuels her actions. She is willing to do whatever it takes to win Valentine over, even if it means manipulating situations and playing the long game. With schemes, and sheer grit, Amabel sets out to transform her status from scorned mistress to pampered second wife of a rich family.

He’s a cowboy. He’s a billionaire. And he’s forbidden. Buck Danilo Taylor-Pereira was born into two worlds: The dust and grit of his father Billie Bob’s cowboy empire, and the billions of his father Benedito’s global legacy. He’s gorgeous. Dangerous. And the kind of man who makes you forget your own name with one smile. Now he’s my boss. And I’m his new PA. The one rule? Don’t fall for him. Too late. Because when Buck looks at me like I’m the only thing that matters, and his heart is at war with his name... I have to decide if I’m worth a scandal. Will the cowboy play it safe, or start the most dramatic chapter the Taylor-Pereira family has ever seen? Book Two of the 'His' Series Read His Cowboy first for the beginning of this epic love story.

Yeri was once a succubus, a powerful and irresistible seductress who fed on desire. Now reborn as a stunning young woman in the modern world, she must navigate the confusing collision of her human innocence and her demonic memories. One night, fate leads her into the path of Shin Keir, a dangerously magnetic and notorious CEO known for getting everything he wants—except peace. Their accidental encounter sparks an intense, uncontrollable passion, and a single night together changes everything. *** Excerpt: The dream had returned. Same eerie forest. Same surreal woman in the crimson dress. But this time, the setting had changed slightly. She now stood at the edge of a cliff made of jagged, glowing red rocks that resembled oversized rubies. Scarlet butterflies floated around her like living embers. A thick fog blanketed the area like some forbidden realm between worlds. She turned to him, her smile soft, sweet—and somehow tragic. She was heartbreakingly beautiful, ethereal yet forlorn, like a love story written in fading ink. Shin had tried to call out, but the wind swallowed his voice. As he stepped forward, the woman mouthed something. He couldn't hear her. Then, in a horrifying instant, her body tilted, and she plummeted off the cliff. The despair that followed wasn't just a feeling—it was a full-body, soul-tearing scream that never made it past his throat. Without hesitation, Shin leapt after her. He awoke convulsing, drenched in cold sweat. His eyes gleamed with a strange madness, a devil struggling behind the polished CEO exterior. *** Disclaimer- Places and characters are all works of fiction.

As soon as Luo Yan graduated, he immediately got an offer from a prestigious gaming company. He thought all his hard work finally paid off. And he would finally reach the pinnacle of life. But then, on his first day of work, a potted plant fell on his head and he died. Surprisingly, when he thought he would cross the Yellow River, he suddenly woke up and found himself in the body of a 17 year old boy. This body had the same name as him but completely different background. Because the original was the second young master of the Luo family - one of the most powerful family in S City. Luo Yan almost cried. God probably took pity on him and decided to give him a loving family with a wealthy background. He didn't have to work hard anymore. Studying like his life depended on it and pretending to be a holy father just to cater to people. So Luo Yan decided to be a salted fish and just shamelessly sell meng. A certain male god who always bought Luo Yan's meng: Yan Yan is so cute! Why is Yan Yan so cute?? Cold faced on the outside, a cinnamon roll on the inside Gong X Super beautiful, black-belly Shou.

Some stories start off like a fairytale. Some start off mediocre. Phoebe's started with untold tragedies. With a burning desire for freedom. A father who hates her. Where she’s taught neglect and abuse is love. She will stop at nothing to escape and reach her dreams. Taeyung was a boy raised to be a monster. A man with a deadly obsession. Where power through fear and blood became a second language. Her fire, her bite, her strength. It was a trap and he fell right in. Consumed by a desperation to own her. He’d burn the world for her. Tear down empires. Nothing will stop him. He would have her or no one else would. —————————————————— *This is a slow burn, enemies to lovers, Cinderella story with a kick ass female lead, who breaks through your typical narrative. The male lead is toxic and has a lot of growth to make but he does grow! So give him a chance, he may impress you* ~Please Check Auxiliary Chapters for Trigger Warnings, Photos, and Terms to know~

She was born to destroy demons. He was born to challenge the god realms. As an Eternal, Kelsey was raised to hate—and ultimately wipe out demon clans. However, a powerful spell seals away her memories and godly strength. Lost and unaware of her true identity, she lives among demons… only to find herself trapped in a terrifying marriage she never chose. Luca is a calamity given form—a mixed-blood demon king, a dragon of annihilation to gods and mortals alike. Yet before his new bride, he is unexpectedly gentle, attentive… and devastatingly handsome. But their love is doomed. For Kelsey’s blood belongs to the god clans, sworn enemies of demons. And when her sealed memories begin to awaken, a voice commands her to kill her husband. As gods conspire, demon factions’ rebel, and long-buried truths about their origins come to light, Kelsey and Luca are forced to confront their fated destiny. Will love overcome destiny? And when the truth of their origins is revealed, what choice will they make?

Bai Li suddenly wakes up to find herself transmigrated into the world of a book as one of the countless cannon fodder followers of the heroine, Yan Cijin and what’s more, there’s even a system in her head, claiming to be some sort of survival mod system! But that’s not all! The world she is transported into is a world which is nearing its end and a huge zombie apocalypse is about to break out soon! With all these terrible conditions, Bai Li felt as if she had been thrown into literal hell! According to the system, in the original book, Yan Cijin was an abused heroine who was constantly surrounded and pursued by a bunch of crazed and obsessive male leads who wanted to take ownership of her. Yan Cijin was always running away from them with her little daughter and trying to survive but as if the author hates her, he constantly makes her life harder, filled with betrayals, being found out every time and escaping with her life on the line. This same routine continued for years but one day, Yan Cijin’s daughter was killed by the trap set by the male leads. That day changed everything. In her rage, she awakened her inner potential and her rage and despair was so great that she completely destroyed the whole world and even the author himself. Bai Li felt sad for her and decided to not only survive but change the fate of Yan Cijin and the little cub. She saved them from zombies, gave them supplies, and helped Yan Cijin grow stronger. When Yan Cijin was bullied by someone, she immediately held her in her arms and slapped the bully to death. When Yan Cijin got even a simple cut on her hand, Bai Li held her like a precious vase and even threatened a doctor and asked her to treat her. The child would also call her mom in a cute and sweet little voice. Unknowingly, they fell in love with each other.Bai Li felt as if she had found her own family in this foreign world. >Yan Cijin’s daughter is actually her deceased sister’s daughter. [Both Bai Li and Yan Cijin are each other’s first love and relationship.] > Our protagonists are absolutely loyal to each other and truly love each other. There’s no other love interests. > You should already know but this is a yuri novel. If you don’t like it, get out then. Do not taint our sacred place with your existence. – . – Original Book

>This is a GL XIANXIA NOVEL WITH QUICK TRANSMIGRATION. >No misunderstandings , Relatively fast paced romance, No other love interests. >There will be quite a few GL & BL side couples. >This is the story of our two protagonists Mo Yuxin (MC) and Su Yubing(FL) who are bound by a Bond so strong that it transcends reality itself. They are each other's one and only soulmate, their love knows no bound. This is story of their journey to cultivating immortality in a world that is unfair to women , in a world that is wholly dominated by men, where strength is all that matters. Without strength , you don't even get a chance to live peacefully. Our mc Mo Yuxin gets a legendary inheritance from a primordial god who is also one of the oldest gods to live till date and the only one in all of multiverse. This god and her already deceased soulmate decided to leave their inheritance to their only descendant to whom the god's soulmate left a piece of their soul. Watch as how their journey brings about unprecedented changes to the whole world and the multiverse and their sweet and steamy love which will make your tooth ache from sweetness. .. .. Mo Yuxin:- Are you exhausted, baby? Su Yubing:- *glares threateningly* It's all your fault. Mo Yuxin:- what do I do? You're just too delicious ~~ *licking her lips* Su Yubing:- Shameless! *a blushing mess* THIS IS MY VERY OWN WORK.

--- Han Yan thought his life couldn’t get any more embarrassing after dying from choking on cheap instant noodles. But when he opened his eyes again, he finds himself trapped in his sister’s favorite BL novel as the Han family’s cannon-fodder husband, fated to die miserably in the mountains. He knows the plot. He knows the ending. And he knows he’s meant to suffer while the Male Lead basks in happiness. The problem? The fragile, tearful husband beside him is far too pitiful, and Han Yan here supposedly a “straight man” can’t stop feeling protective. Armed only with his knowledge of the story, he declares: “Forget the plot. Forget the Male Lead. I’ll survive and keep my delicate husband safe!” But survival isn’t simple when your scheming stepmother has her own plans, greedy relatives circle like vultures, and the story’s protagonist could appear at any moment. Just when Han Yan thinks life in this strange world can’t get any stranger, a mysterious cat suddenly appears, a very massive plot hole that he could only scold the silly author. Its presence pulls Han Yan and Li Xin into events far beyond their control. This story mixes lighthearted humor, warmth, and slow-burn affection with light cultivation, danger, and emotional healing as Han Yan struggles between fate and his growing feelings for Li Xin the husband he was never meant to know. ---

After being sold into marriage by her father to a ruthless gangster Nina didn't know what do so she tried to escape but was caught. She found love in an unexpected situation and was forced to face the reality around her Nina was forced to make a tough decision that changed her life forever Will 18 years old Nina find true love again?

A disgraced noble in hiding. A General betrayed by his own men. In the cold silence of the Northern border, General Liu Sheng was ready to die a nameless death. Instead, he woke up in a room that smelled of bitter herbs and quiet secrets. Wen Jingting is a man hiding from a past that already destroyed his family. He didn’t want to save a General. He just wanted to be left alone. But as he heals Liu Sheng’s broken body, he realizes he can't keep his own heart cold anymore. They were never meant to meet, but in a world of sharp blades, they are the only anchor that keeps the darkness at bay. Some debts are written in blood. Others are written in the stars. *A standalone story in the Zhu long universe. Perfect for fans of fated souls and slow-burn drama.*

This is my newest story and it’s a story about a woman by name Nancy who lost her daughter and she was trying to find her daughter by the name Marie but would she find her long lost daughter