twisted

In a world ruled by Seven Elements, balance comes at a cruel price: one soul must die again and again. Xanthe Aurelisse has lived many lives—but remembers none of them. Born seemingly ordinary, she is haunted by dreams of starlight, death, and a man standing in the dark, calling her name like both a promise and a curse. That man is Sailor Noctyrr Valecrest—an immortal bound to the Void, feared as the gods’ enforcer. For centuries, he has watched Xanthe reincarnate, love, and die… all to sustain a world that feeds on her sacrifice. Xanthe is the Star Soul, bearer of Aether, the origin of all elements. Her rebirth stabilizes magic. Her death renews it. And Sailor—who once defied the gods to save her—was cursed with immortality so he would remember every lifetime she forgot. When fate pulls them together once more, Xanthe’s awakening disrupts the elements themselves. Fire rages, seas rebel, and the gods grow afraid—for when Aether and Void resonate, even divinity can fall. As fragments of her past lives surface and forbidden love blooms again, Xanthe must choose: continue the cycle and save the world, or break it—and doom the elements forever. Because this time, she remembers one thing clearly: She has always loved him. And he has always waited.

“Oh my god! The prince sent an invitation for the upcoming royal ball!” Eleanor exclaimed, her voice trembling with excitement as she waved the golden-sealed letter in her hand. “The royal ball!?” Anna and Cindy squealed, nearly toppling over their chair in delight. “Shh! We don’t want Ella to hear about this,” Eleanor hissed, glancing nervously over her shoulder. And there she was, Ella, standing by the doorway with her eyes gleaming, ready to pounce on anyone in sight. “Did someone say balls?” Ella grinned widely, her smile wide enough to make her mother and sister flinch. “No, no—it’s a royal ball, a ball. It’s where people… dance,” Eleanor stammered, her voice faltering. “Well, then,” Ella said, her grin stretching further, “there’s going to be a lot of balls there.” And with that, Ella darted to her room, already rummaging through her drawers. Ella wasn’t just dreaming of going to the royal ball— she dreams of every ball. In a kingdom obsessed with beauty and perfection, Ella, long ridiculed as the “ugly half-sister,” has spent her life in the shadows of her graceful and adored sisters. However, Ella never allowed mockery to pierce her strange, unbothered world. She focused on the hobby that kept growing—collecting balls and other round-shaped items. When the royal family announced the grand ball to find a bride for their prince, Eleanor’s heart sank. She feared Ella’s oddities might bring embarrassment to their family. Desperate to uphold their name, Eleanor resolved to turn her awkward daughter into a refined young lady, no matter how severe the training. “Posture, Ella! You’re not a hunchbacked scarecrow!” “Smile softly, not like you’re about to eat someone!” But despite Eleanor’s strict lessons, Ella’s wild grin never faded. It only sharpened. When the night of the royal ball finally arrived, the palace glimmered under crystal chandeliers. The prince stood poised, the very image of perfection, until the grand doors opened. Ella entered, her gown shimmering with hundreds of tiny glass spheres sewn into the fabric, catching every flicker of light. The room fell silent as a faint, musical clinking echoed with each step she took. The prince turned, his flawless gaze locking with hers. Ella smiled, leaning close enough for only him to hear. “I’ve always loved balls,” she whispered. The prince’s lips parted slightly, his polished smile faltering as if he wasn’t quite sure what he was looking at. Ella tilted her head, her grin fierce and unrestrained. Then, the grand doors opened again. Gasps rippled through the crowd like a wave breaking on marble. With that, a mysterious woman in a simpler dress entered.

Have you ever wondered what happens during death—or what lingers after it? I have. I saw it. I endured it. And it is a story I wish I could forget. Ann Jones lived an ordinary life, indistinguishable from millions of others, until the cruel hand of fate closed around her and shattered everything she knew. What followed was not a single death, but many—each one different, each one more horrific than the last. There are countless ways to die. Accidents, poison, drowning etc. Now imagine one person forced to experience all of them. Ann is trapped in a living hell no human should ever know. Every death strips away another piece of her sanity. Every rebirth drags her back into suffering she cannot escape. With each return, her hope erodes, replaced by a single desperate wish: for life to finally end. To Ann, she wonders what can end her suffering But when she is forced to relive the torment yet again, she begins to question the purpose behind her suffering. Why her? Why this endless cycle? And what unseen force stands at the door between life, death, and rebirth? “No… I don’t want rebirth,” Ann sobbed, clutching her head as her thoughts unraveled. “I just want it to be over. Once and for all. Why me? Why me?” As her sanity fractures, Ann must confront a terrifying truth: Rebirth is not a gift. It is the cruelest form of torture. Rebirth is good when you're able to change what pain you felt before but when rebirth increases the pain what's the point. And if she cannot change what happens at the door of death, she may never truly escape it. Genre: Thriller / MysteryTone: Dark, haunting, yet threaded with fragile hopeCore Themes: Survival, human experimentation, the meaning of death, the cost of rebirth

ADRIAN HAYES (our ML, 18) unpacking in his dorm room at Greystone University, mentally preparing his "Year of Winning" manifesto. Flashbacks pepper the scene—stolen crayons at age 5, losing races at age 10, the basketball championship defeat three months ago where DANTE ALARIC scored the winning point. Each memory is a paper cut, death by a thousand second places. Adrian's internal monologue establishes him as witty but deeply insecure, someone who's built his entire identity around being "the guy who almost wins." He's likeable, self-deprecating, but clearly using humor as armor.

(This is a love story disguised with abuse!) "Mia Lowder is just a waste!" "Mia Lowder is too vicious, she framed her sister and even hit her own mother." "A person like her should just get out of Falwood." At a banquet, everyone surrounded Mia Lowder, who was sitting in a wheelchair, and cursed her. Suddenly, the cold and ruthless Mr. Grant appeared, protecting her in his arms, "She is my wife, damn it! Anyone who dares to touch her, try it!" Four years ago, she became crippled because of him and left Falwood in despair. Four years later, she insists on marrying him. Everyone was waiting for Benjamin Grant to abandon her again, but no one knew that Mr. Grant had set a trap for a full four years, just so she could return to his side. Soon after, he spoiled Mia Lowder to the extreme, to the point of obsession. Only then did the people of Falwood realize that Mr. Grant was unwell, and pampered his wife recklessly!

It's true love when a man who lacks nothing claims to love you. Ugly and poor men are not necessarily more dependable than the tall, rich and handsome ones. The wealthy magnate Wang is as righteous as he is wicked, yet fundamentally he’s extraordinarily arrogant. The grassroots girl, Yan Xixi, accidentally stumbles into his world, one wants to cheat money, the other wants to cheat people, a series of hilarious misunderstandings, simply hysterical. This novel won the first prize in Tencent's original creation competition, originally named "Inconvenient to Live" and is one of the key online works supported by the China Writers Association.

“Su Xiaomeng, about that night—” One sentence from Yin Shixiu and her world tilts. He’s her best friend’s thirty-two-year-old uncle, a man whose name opens every door in the city, and the last person she wants to tangle with. “Uncle, look—you weren’t thinking straight and I was blackout drunk. Let’s just pretend it never happened, okay?” “…Fine.” Three months later he discovers—via an excited niece—that Su Xiaomeng is pregnant. “The moment the baby’s born, you let me leave. No more hounding me!” “…Fine.” He signs the marriage contract she writes herself. “Uncle, I need spicy hot pot at midnight…” “…Fine.” He’s out the door in the snow, gathering ingredients until his fingers turn blue. “Uncle, I’m scared. He’s kicking so hard—it hurts…” “Alright, alright—no more babies after this.” On the eve of delivery, he strokes her back, whispering promises until her breathing steadies.

She schemed to have Brandan marry her, and the price was being overpowered! Iris Harris was overwhelmed and, for the sake of her own life, presented a divorce agreement. Who would have thought she'd be pinned against the wall in the blink of an eye? "What are you trying to do..." she asked in panic. "Do you admit it?" "Yes..." "Do you still dare to divorce?" Iris Harris, tears welling up: "I don't dare!"

New Territories Socialite She is the top socialite, she met him at eighteen, he was as dazzling as a diamond. Made for each other. But at that time, her eyes were on another person, "Mr. Feng, you're too big!" Eight years passed, time flies. When a series of business upheavals followed one after another, her socialite status was gone, her husband cheated and betrayed her, and in her downfall, she met him again. She woke up sore from a luxurious bed in the morning. He stood naked, wrapped in only a bath towel, leaned against the window, holding half a glass of red wine, and smiled, "I'm too big?" She: "..." Then many years later, she woke up from the bed of the wife-protecting fanatic. He smiled at her. She firmly said, "Mr. Feng, you're too old!" He: "..." ★ 1V1, clean mind and body, sweet doting story + heart-wrenching story. This is a story about ten years of unwavering love pursuit. Feel free to dive in, you won't regret it.

The new book "Elder Kinston Has Been Tricked Again" has been published, and everyone is welcome to check it out. It tells the story of the female protagonist's rebirth that shocks the dubbing world, featuring adorable kids and sweet romance! He is a cold and noble business emperor, and there is only one woman he pays attention to. Yet, this woman just looks down on him, trying to find ways to distance herself from him. "The only man you can care about is me." The president's eyes were bright, quite beautiful. She protests! Unfortunately, the protest is ineffective. He loves her but refuses to let her bear their child. Her heart turns to ashes as she resolutely leaves. Six years later, a little girl holding a piggy bank appears before him, "Can you be my temporary daddy for a day? I can give you all my allowance." Temporary daddy? To hell with it, those eyes of hers are exactly like his!

She is a lonely girl with both parents deceased and no one to rely on. He is the distinguished and prestigious President of the Saxon Clan, handsome like a deity. Because of a ridiculous childhood marriage, she married him. Before marriage, the two agreed on three rules: marry without love, affectionate in public, uninterfering in private. Yet unexpectedly, he sneaked into her room the next day. He shamelessly violated the agreement! She was angry, "Matthew Saxon, you are unreliable; I want a divorce!" He smirked, "Want a divorce? First, give me a little bun." Everyone knows the young master of the Saxon Family is nonchalant and heartless, but he pampers her to the extreme. "Young Master, Young Madam said the scenery at the university opposite is nice." "Buy it." "The view from the rooftop of the building next door is great." "Buy it." "The new director at Saxon Clan is also quite handsome." "...Fire him immediately!"

New story "99 Pursuits: Young Master Ning, Can't Stop Pampering" has been released, absolutely sweet and indulgent! Rumor has it that a certain CEO is not fond of women, yet his five-year-old son keeps clamoring for a mommy, while all the women who come forward get repeatedly rejected. "The legs are too thick, the chest is too small, the waist not slim enough!" the cute child shakes his head in disapproval. The women lament: Is he looking for a mommy or a wife?! The man nods in satisfaction: As expected of his son, warding off many unsuitable romances. Until one day, the cute child brings a beauty to him and says: I've taken a liking to this woman! If you don't marry her, I will! The man sneers coldly, thinking this woman is audacious, trying to deceive his son to marry into a wealthy family? Fine! The man straightforwardly throws a check and contract in the woman's face: Be my woman! Le Tong is dumbfounded, then outraged, packs up her things, and runs away, not forgetting to hand in her resignation letter. "CEO, the service that night was not bad, this is your tip!" Ji Rui looks at the penny in front of him, his face dark with anger: Chase after her!

Selena is beautiful, cunning, and driven by a hunger few can understand. In a world where influence is power, she uses charm, desire, and calculated manipulation to bend others to her will. Every smile, every glance, every whispered word is part of her game—an intoxicating mix of obsession and temptation. Nothing can stop her from achieving what she wants, and no one is safe from the pull of her dangerous allure. But ambition comes with a cost, and in her pursuit of control, who will survive—and who will fall?

Victorine never dreamed her quiet life as a maid would throw her into the arms of fate. Serving a powerful couple in the heart of London, she sees wealth, love, and privilege from the shadows. But when her brother’s life hangs by a thread, and a desperate wife offers her an unthinkable deal — to carry their child — Victorine agrees. What begins as an act of sacrifice soon becomes a storm of loss, longing, and forbidden emotions. When tragedy strikes, Victorine must face the man who once only saw her as a servant… and the love neither of them expected.

Maya, an omega, has been a victim of bullying since she turned sixteen and was found out to be without the wolf gene or trait. Her chief tormentors were the three sons of the Lycan King who ruled over the entire werewolf regions, taking into captive colonies that defied his order. After being set up by a jealous classmate, Maya is beaten and left for dead at the borders of their pack by the king’s three sons, who told the pack that she had been captured by some rogues. Maya is saved by a witch who adopted and drilled her on the ways of the ancient magic and sorcery, whilst encouraging and preparing her for a huge revenge plan which threatens to upset the balance of the world and unleash the great threads of darkness seven years later when she returns to her previous pack to perpetrate justice on her tormentors. She comes at a crossroads, however, when she discovers her true heritage and that her mate was the biggest bully there ever was, Adam Brekans, eldest son of the lycan king. What happens now? Would Maya continue on her quest for revenge? Or would she submit to the threads of love so that peace could reign?

Syrus was reluctant to Marry the Duke's daughter after knowing about his cunning plans. But despite his resistance, he was married to Myrtle. With no other option, he left the Palace on his wedding night. A year later on his wedding anniversary, he came back with a commoner girl named Annabelle. The Palace went into chaos and the news made many furious except for Myrtle who stood by them and protected Annabelle at every turn. Syrus thought it was one of her new plans on gaining his favor until Myrtle did the unthinkable that made Syrus realize her intentions.

Elle has been trying to die for over a hundred years. She’s drowned, been shot, crushed, electrocuted, and blown up more times than she can count — yet every attempt ends the same way. She lives. When a grumpy time-travelling assassin enters her life — followed by an annoyingly persistent man who refuses to let her die in peace — Elle discovers her immortality isn’t an accident. Within weeks, her carefully controlled existence collapses as secrets surface, timelines fracture, and the dark truth behind her curse is revealed. Immortality was never a gift.It was a sentence. Now Elle must face the impossible choice: find a way to finally die… or uncover why she was never meant to.

In a city where power is everything, marriage is just another deal. Elara Wynn is a low-level executive assistant struggling to survive the ruthless corporate world—until a scandal forces her into a secret contract marriage with Lucien Blackwood, the most feared CEO in the city. By day, she bows to him in the office. By night, she shares his penthouse as his wife—claimed, controlled, and constantly reminded she doesn’t belong in his world. As a fake heiress plots her downfall, an ex-lover returns to reclaim her, and an unexpected baby threatens to expose their lies, Elara must navigate toxic love, ambition, and betrayal beneath the city lights—where the man who broke her may one day have to kneel to win her back.

Alaric came to Ravenshade University for a clean start. A scholarship, a new name among strangers, and the hope that the past wouldn’t follow him into a place built for the rich and untouchable. He was wrong. Ravenshade has a ruler and Silveren doesn’t need a crown to be obeyed. Cold, precise, and feared, his presence bends the campus around him. One mistake is enough to make Alaric his target. They clash. Publicly. Privately. Relentlessly. Silveren expects Alaric to break. Alaric refuses to kneel. As pressure tightens and power games turn personal, hatred sharpens into something far more dangerous. When others begin to circle Alaric offering warmth Silveren never has jealousy awakens an obsession neither of them is prepared for. And when a toxic past resurfaces, dragging old wounds back into the open, the line between control and protection begins to blur. This is not a gentle love story. It’s about power, defiance, obsession, and the slow, painful choice to become something more than what you were taught to be.

She died in one world, only to awaken in another where survival demands more than strength. Red Anderson has always fought to stay alive. Sharp-witted, resilient, and no stranger to danger, she thought she’d seen the worst of the world. Not until a fatal accident ends her life. But death is just the beginning. Red awakens in the body of Yulianna McGregor, the frail and obedient daughter of a Duke in a foreign, bygone era. With no idea how she got there and no clue how to return, Red is forced to play a dangerous game of deception in a world ruled by power, secrets, and carefully curated appearances. But Yulianna’s life is a gilded cage. Beneath the silks and manners lie a calculating stepmother, a cold and manipulative father, and a mysterious Duke whose gaze unsettles and intrigues her in equal measure. As Red peels back the layers of Yulianna’s carefully constructed existence, she discovers haunting truths, and a growing suspicion that her arrival in this body was no accident.