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Waking the Devil

Waking the Devil

By @Lira

For two years, arborist Han Ji-woo prayed the man in the coma would never wake up. After all, Seo Tae-joon is the monster who once tried to bury her alive. But when he opens his eyes with complete amnesia, a desperate lie spills from her lips—that she is his loving wife. Now she's trapped in a deadly charade with a possessive devil whose affection is as terrifying as his forgotten rage. With his crime-lord brother watching her every move, Ji-woo is caught between two monsters. How long can she survive before Tae-joon remembers she was supposed to be his victim?

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The Emperor's Poison

The Emperor's Poison

By @john1208

The Shuanglian Empire whispers of a cursed bloodline, a dynasty plagued by poisons. The young Emperor, ruler of jade palaces and forbidden cities, has miraculously survived seventeen assassination attempts. Unbeknownst to his enemies, a cruel twist of fate renders him immune to every toxin. When rebellion seizes his capital, they capture his most valuable asset: the sharp-tongued Xu Yanluo, an alchemist's daughter forced into the role of his royal poison-taster. Defiant and coldly witty, Yanluo possesses a rare talent – she can detect, neutralize, or craft any poison with chilling precision. The Emperor keeps her alive, initially out of curiosity, then to exploit her uncanny abilities in a world where court poison masters and whispered alliances decide succession. But as political intrigue tightens its deadly grip, Xu Yanluo's spirited refusal to kneel, coupled with her fragile vulnerability beneath a shell of survival instinct, begins to subtly erode the emperor's iron heart. Their forbidden alliance, forged in the crucible of war, threatens to unleash a love more potent and dangerous than any poison, jeopardizing both their lives and the fate of the empire.

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Sinful Nights

Sinful Nights

By @Amalya Zuhayra

Seraphina, a renowned socialite whose life is a gilded cage, yearns for control in a world that sees her as little more than a trophy. Her carefully constructed facade shatters with the arrival of Leonard, a man whose gaze strips away her defenses and ignites a dangerous desire. He's a predator, drawn to her hidden vulnerabilities, and he intends to expose every raw nerve. As Leonard orchestrates a series of encounters, each more transgressive than the last, Seraphina finds herself ensnared in a web of forbidden pleasure and psychological warfare. He pushes her boundaries, introducing her to the darkest corners of her own sensuality, forcing her to confront the shame and exhilaration that come with absolute surrender. The line between love and obsession blurs, threatening to consume them both in a storm of sinful nights and intoxicating defiance.

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The Mafia's Violinist

The Mafia's Violinist

By @john1208

Nika Valenti, a name synonymous with unparalleled virtuosity, commands the stage as a world-renowned concert violinist whose music doesn't just entertain, it physically moves souls. Audiences weep, critics rave, utterly unaware that her entire illustrious career—every scholarship, every debut, every sold-out tour—was secretly orchestrated and funded by the very man she's spent her life meticulously avoiding. He is Alessio Moretti, the cold, calculating heir to Milan's most formidable underworld empire, a man who loved her from the shadows. Now, Nika's meticulously constructed world shatters as Alessio steps into the light, not to admire, but to collect a debt she never agreed to owe. His terms are dangerously personal, demanding more than money: her submission, her presence, her heart. Will Nika, fiercely independent and allergic to control, succumb to the luxurious gilded cage of a man who sees her as his ultimate acquisition, or will she risk everything to reclaim her freedom amidst the opulent and deadly symphony of classical music and organized crime?

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Sex

Sex

By @DeliaM

Ren, a figure shrouded in mystery, navigates the seemingly ordinary world of Valle Som, armed with an unprecedented 'sexual ability' that makes him irresistible and terrifying. His life takes a dark turn when an encounter with a formidable enemy spirals into a raw, intense confrontation, forcing him to submit to an act of extreme intimacy spanning five explicit pages. This isn't just about pleasure; it's a battle for dominance, a test of his resolve, and a brutal awakening to the true nature of power. As the lines blur between desire and subjugation, Ren must confront the profound vulnerability exposed by his own unique gift. Can he reclaim his autonomy, or will his weapon become his ultimate downfall in a world where pleasure is the most dangerous currency?

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Shards of Celestial Affinity

Shards of Celestial Affinity

By @Angel Mae “Gelly” Caubalejo

Angel, a beacon of naivety and unmatched omni-elemental magic in a world shaped by the Orb's awakenings, lives a life shielded by doting family. Her power, a rare symphony of all elements, marks her as a prodigy, yet leaves her ill-prepared for the storms ahead. With her loyal lightning-wielder best friend, Cali, and the fiery Ariyah—betrothed to the steadfast earth-mage Shaun—Angel navigates a world of growing magical rivalries. But it's Shaun's best friend, the enigmatic and ruthlessly possessive lightning and dark mage, Kairon, who casts a long shadow. Destined familiars stir, and Kairon sees more than just power in Angel; he sees a soul to claim, a light to bind. As dark secrets awaken alongside ancient familiars, Angel finds herself caught between her sheltered existence and Kairon's dangerous allure, threatening to shatter not just her innocence, but the very balance of their world.

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Under the same roof

By @Pay Menihga

It's about love between bestfriend's sister

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Our Wicked Games

Our Wicked Games

By @helen bebezuda †ozier !

In the cold, suffocating halls of the Bly estate in 1994, Lilly exists as a fragile bloom of innocence, holding onto the bittersweet illusion of friendship with the deeply troubled Miles Fairchild. Miles is a storm of dark moods, unpredictable malice, and sudden, fierce intensity. They share a reckless secret: quiet corners, hushed breathing, and stolen, biting kisses that blur the line between affection and cruelty. To Miles, Lilly is a possession to be policed; he sneers at her short shorts, warning her with sharp, humiliating words that she is showing too much, cutting her off before she can defend herself. He pushes and provokes her, driving her to the very edge of tears just to watch her tremble. Yet, Lilly is bound to him, trapped in a toxic dance where his harsh reprimands feel like the only warmth in a haunted mansion. As the ghosts of Bly begin to whisper, their twisted bond becomes a desperate fight for survival.

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Lies

Lies

By @Chioma Okeke

Béatrice Salvador, the sheltered daughter of America's most feared mafia boss, lives a life meticulously crafted to shield her from reality. Her terrifyingly precise eidetic memory, a gift that recalls every word ever spoken to her, becomes her gilded cage. Raised on a diet of curated truths and paternal manipulation, she believes her father is a benevolent protector. When an enigmatic stranger enters her life, whispering forbidden truths and challenging every "memory" she holds dear, Béatrice is forced to confront the chasm between what she remembers and what is real. As the layers of her world peel back, she must choose between the comfortable lies that define her past and a dangerous love that promises a devastating, yet authentic, future. But can she truly trust her heart when her mind is a vault of carefully planted deceptions?

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Forbidden Midnight Feast

Forbidden Midnight Feast

By @Daniel Oluwadoro

At 1 AM, with the house silent and parents away, Aisha, with her wild curls and clad only in an oversized shirt and silk undies, finds herself drawn to the kitchen for a midnight snack. She stumbles upon her half-brother, Jamal, his sculpted torso gleaming in the dim light, nursing a glass of water. A raw, unspoken tension, years in the making, crackles between them. Their perfect bodies, honed by disciplined routines, are now charged with a different kind of hunger. The air thickens with suppressed desire as their eyes meet, a silent acknowledgment of the taboo magnetic pull. What begins as a shared moment in the dark kitchen escalates into a sensual dance of forbidden longing, culminating in a release that shatters their world and redefines their bond, leaving them breathless and entangled in a web of complicated emotions. The night promises both ecstasy and an irreversible shift in their lives.

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Obsession

Obsession

By @Kayla Jonnas

Aïlya, a veiled young woman, finds her life irrevocably bound to Kais, the ruthless leader of the most powerful Russian mafia syndicate, through an arranged marriage. Forced into a world of shadowed deals and brutal power plays, Aïlya must navigate the treacherous waters of her new husband's empire while concealing her own quiet strength and burning desire for independence. Kais, a man forged in the crucible of violence, sees her as a pawn, yet an unexpected fascination begins to stir beneath his icy exterior. Their union is a powder keg, threatening to ignite a war not just within their syndicate, but within their own hearts. Can she survive his obsession, or will she become another casualty in his relentless pursuit of power?

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His blind beauty

His blind beauty

By @Natalia Harmon

In the grimy underbelly of 2026 New York, Felix, a ruthless twenty-year-old Korean murderer and thief, stalks the shadows. His world of calculated violence collides with Katlyn, a sixteen-year-old blind girl, a fragile blossom wilting under the oppressive hand of her abusers. Felix, drawn by a twisted sense of curiosity and a dark possessiveness, snatches her from the brink. He offers her a perverse sanctuary, a golden cage where his rules are law. Katlyn, desperate for any escape, finds herself entangled in his dangerous web, mistaking protection for affection. Can she see the true monster behind his chilling care, or will her blindness condemn her to a fate far darker than the one she fled?

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The Devil's Favorite Boy

The Devil's Favorite Boy

By @Swan Song

In a world cloaked in eternal twilight, where ancient demon pacts dictate human fates, nineteen-year-old Yoongi (Miyawaki Asa) lives a life scarred by an unseen past. His delicate features and gentle spirit belie a resilience born from trauma, a resilience now tested daily by the possessive adoration of Ryker, the Devil's favored son. Yoongi, sweet-hearted and fiercely loyal, finds himself irrevocably drawn to Ryker's terrifying intensity, his every decision driven by a deep-seated need for belonging and protection. When an ancient prophecy resurfaces, threatening to tear Yoongi from Ryker's side and plunge the world into a greater demonic war, Yoongi must unearth the courage to face not only the encroaching darkness but also the secrets of his own past, all while navigating the dangerous, intoxicating pull of his devilish protector. Can their love survive the inferno, or is Yoongi merely a pawn in a game older than time?

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Bhaals war

Bhaals war

By @Jordan Jones

On the blood-soaked continent of Arkas, Bhaal, a ruthless leader of the cult-like religion known as 'The Absolute,' seeks total domination. During a tense, failed peace summit with the King's high general, Bhaal's calculating mind is already mapping out the slaughter of his enemies. He fights with lethal grace, a dual-dagger speedster who is nearly impossible to kill. Yet, amidst the political posturing, Bhaal encounters Maya, a mysterious woman possessing a dangerous secret that threatens to unravel his entire campaign. In a medieval world ravaged by destructive elemental magic and roaming beasts, their volatile collision ignites a dark, passionate obsession. To conquer Arkas, Bhaal must navigate a brutal war of attrition while deciding whether to destroy Maya or yield to an intoxicating lust that could ruin them both. As kingdoms burn and the earth splits under elemental fury, Bhaal's ultimate war of conquest becomes a personal battleground where the line between pleasure and agony completely dissolves.

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Cursed By Eros

Cursed By Eros

By @Ethan

Elian, a man burdened by a past he desperately wants to atone for, finds his world irrevocably altered by a cruel twist of fate. Every woman he encounters, subjected to his forceful touch, becomes instantly infatuated, their wills bending to an unnatural adoration. This 'curse of eros' grants him power, yet isolates him in a gilded cage of manufactured affection. As whispers of his 'gift' spread, drawing both desperate women and those seeking to exploit his power, Elian is forced to confront the moral abyss of his existence. He yearns for genuine connection, for a love unmarred by manipulation, but how can he escape a destiny that binds others to him against their true desires? The stakes are his soul, and the central conflict is the battle between a terrifying power and his yearning for authentic humanity in a world that increasingly sees him as a tool.

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City of Lust

City of Lust

By @iosn Ken

Kaelen, a handsome silver-haired prodigy with sharp teal eyes, thought he had mastered the urban jungle, his sculpted physique and strategic mind making him untouchable. But after a grueling workout, as sweat glistens on his muscular chest overlooking the city, a new reality shatters his carefully constructed world. He discovers an insidious ability: to manipulate desire itself, turning fleeting glances into obsessive infatuations. This power, born from a forgotten lineage, threatens to unravel not just his own life but the very fabric of society. As the city succumbs to escalating desires, Kaelen must choose: become the ultimate puppet master, or confront the shadowy organization that seeks to exploit his gift and plunge the metropolis into an abyss of unrestrained lust and chaos.

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Spicy

Spicy

By @Mira

Esra, a fiery young woman with an undeniable, almost supernatural allure in bed, finds her life irrevocably tangled with Aslan, a notorious figure from a rival faction in the blossoming world of Spring. Her "ability" to manipulate and dominate through pure carnal magnetism has always been her shield and sword, a skill she perfected to numb the gnawing emptiness within. When a fragile treaty between their warring clans hinges on an unexpected political marriage – hers to Aslan – Esra is thrust into a viper's nest of deceit and forbidden desires. She must navigate treacherous court politics and the bewildering intensity of Aslan's presence, all while struggling with the terrifying possibility that her ultimate weapon might just be her greatest vulnerability. The fate of their families, and her own heart, will be decided not on the battlefield, but in the silken sheets of a shared bed.

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Story between doctor misa and the badman nigel

Story between doctor misa and the badman nigel

By @R44

Dr. Misa Sterling lives by a strict code of clinical detachment, a shield built to survive her elite family’s suffocating expectations. As a brilliant trauma surgeon, she can repair any broken body, but her own heart remains safely locked away. That fragile control shatters when Nigel 'The Ghost' Vance, the city's most notorious underground syndicate boss, bleeds out on her operating table. Saved by her hands, Nigel becomes obsessed with the ice-cold doctor who holds his life in her hands. When a vicious gang war spills into her hospital, Nigel forces Misa into a dark pact: she will act as his private patch-up surgeon in exchange for her family's safety. Bound to a ruthless criminal who embodies everything she fears and secretly craves, Misa enters a shadowy underworld where the line between healing and killing blurs. As Nigel’s enemies close in, Misa must decide if she will save his life again, or let him destroy her entirely.

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The Scarlet Oath

The Scarlet Oath

By @Malwina Chowańska

In a grand estate echoing with unspoken fears, Lady Adelina finds her dreams of marital bliss shattered. Bound by a societal contract to a man of chilling demands, Lord Alaric, her life is a relentless tightrope walk. Every misplaced glance, every forgotten meal, ignites his icy fury, yet it is his 'bad days' that truly twist the knife, pulling her into a gilded cage of intimacy she despises. Adelina, a woman whose gentle spirit yearns for warmth, finds herself constantly faltering, her every breath a plea for an escape that seems impossible. When whispers of a forgotten pact and a hidden lineage surface, Adelina must decide if she will remain a pawn in her husband's cruel game or uncover the truth that could shatter his tyrannical reign and reclaim her very soul.

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The Gilded Cage

The Gilded Cage

By @Fatma Elyan

Ethan Thorne, a 19-year-old scion of an old-money dynasty, lives a life devoid of genuine connection, shielded by his family's wealth and influence. Driven by a possessive yearning he mistakes for affection, he orchestrates the kidnapping of Eliza Reed, an ordinary 18-year-old high schooler whose vibrant spirit fascinates him. Trapped in the opulent confines of his secluded mansion, Eliza struggles to reconcile her fear with Ethan's increasingly tender gestures. As the walls of his gilded cage begin to feel less like a prison and more like an isolating sanctuary, both must confront the dark truth of their unconventional entanglement. Can love truly blossom from such a twisted beginning, or is their connection merely another form of captivity? The stakes are her freedom and his very humanity.

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Zur Sklavin erpresst

Zur Sklavin erpresst

By @Stephan Jöhnk

In dem verschlafenen deutschen Dorf "Dorf" lebt Anna, eine 50-jährige Frau mit kurvigen Hüften und einem Doppelleben, das unter einer makellosen Fassade brodelt. Doch ihre Welt zerbricht, als sie nach einem Autounfall Fahrerflucht begeht und eine schwerverletzte Person zurücklässt. Unbemerkt vom Rest des Dorfes, wird sie von ihrem jungen, rücksichtslosen Nachbarn Markus beobachtet. Er besitzt den Beweis, der ihr Leben zerstören könnte, und nutzt ihn für seine dunklen Verlangen. Markus erpresst Anna, ihm sexuell zu dienen, und zwingt sie in eine Spirale aus Erniedrigung und Abhängigkeit. Jede Nacht muss Anna einen neuen Abgrund ihrer Seele erforschen, während Markus seine Macht über sie genießt. Was mit einer erzwungenen Kapitulation beginnt, könnte eine tiefere, verbotene Anziehung entfachen. Kann Anna ihre Würde zurückgewinnen, oder wird sie in Markus' perversem Spiel für immer gefangen sein?

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Sweet Surrender to the Blood Monarch

Sweet Surrender to the Blood Monarch

By @COFFEE AYTAA

Lady Vivienne Vance is a prisoner of her own bloodline, forced to act as the delicate puppet of a corrupt holy empire. To save her younger brother from the inquisitors' pyre, she strikes a desperate, forbidden pact with Julian the Blood Monarch—the immortal tyrant who has slaughtered half the continent. Feared for his ruthless cruelty and shadows that swallow light, Julian demands one thing in exchange for her brother's life: Vivienne must live in his obsidian castle as his fake consort. Armed only with her latent, volatile empathy-mimicry magic, Vivienne enters a den of monsters. But beneath Julian's terrifying, razor-sharp exterior lies a dark warmth that threatens to consume her entirely. As enemies close in from all sides and the empire prepares for holy war, Vivienne must navigate a treacherous dance of seduction and survival. Can she guard her heart against a monster who knows her deepest desires, or will she burn in his dark embrace?

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অবরুদ্ধ নগরী

অবরুদ্ধ নগরী

By @habiba Islam

Tousif Mirza, a revered biology lecturer and scion of the influential Mirza family, harbors a chilling secret: he is a clandestine investigator dismantling dangerous criminal organizations. His calculating intellect and iron emotional control keep him several steps ahead, his every move meticulously planned. But when 18-year-old college student Adiya Khan's innocent curiosity inadvertently pulls her into the shadowy conflicts he navigates, Tousif finds his carefully constructed world faltering. Beneath modern Bangladesh's facade, a web of political dynasties, business empires, and criminal networks vie for control. Tousif must protect Adiya while confronting a conspiracy that threatens to expose his true nature and shatter the fragile peace of the 'Mirza universe.'

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Destructive Power

Destructive Power

By @Jon

Jessie, fresh-faced and naive, steps into the pulsing heart of the roller-skating disco, her smooth skin and daring outfit a beacon. Her father's absence leaves her craving validation, a void she tries to fill with the gaze of older boys. She revels in their explicit innuendos, mistaking their predatory attention for genuine admiration. A dangerous game begins, fueled by her desperate need to feel 'special' and popular. But as she teases men, an unseen, muscular figure watches, his eyes burning with an unsettling intensity. The disco's vibrant lights begin to warp, revealing the true horror lurking beneath the surface of fleeting desire. Jessie, chasing a hollow sense of power, is about to discover the destructive consequences of inviting the wrong kind of attention. The night will demand a price far greater than she can imagine, as innocent vanity gives way to a chilling, inescapable terror.

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Cursed by the Crimson Vow

Cursed by the Crimson Vow

By @Carina Knoblauch

Elara, a courtesan with a viper's tongue and a shattered heart, navigates the treacherous underworld of Silverwood, her every move a dance with death. Haunted by the betrayal that left her family ruined, she seeks vengeance against the shadowy syndicate that orchestrated their downfall. Her only ally, and greatest tormentor, is Kael, the syndicate's enforcer – a man whose touch ignites a forbidden fire she despises. Bound by a dangerous, no-strings-attached pact, their nights are a blur of desperate passion and whispered secrets. But as their shared desires deepen into something more perilous, Elara discovers Kael holds a key to her past, a truth that could either shatter her world or become her ultimate weapon. Can she trust the man who embodies everything she vows to destroy, or will their illicit affair consume them both?

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Crimson Vows

Crimson Vows

By @Lan Anh Nguyễn

He's the illicit whisper, the dangerous thrill she swore to resist. Aria, a woman burdened by the weight of societal expectations and a carefully constructed facade, finds her world unraveling the moment Kael steps into her life. A man forged in shadows, notorious for his untamed spirit and the trail of broken hearts he leaves behind, Kael embodies everything she should fear. Yet, his enigmatic charm is an irresistible force, his every glance a silent promise of ruin, his touch an intoxicating oblivion that threatens to consume her very soul. Pulled into a vortex of forbidden desires and dark, shared secrets, Aria must navigate a perilous landscape where passion is a potent weapon and love, a fatal vulnerability. As their clandestine encounters escalate, pushing the boundaries of morality and consequence, she discovers Kael isn't merely playing with her heart; he's orchestrating a dangerous game that could expose her deepest desires and unravel the very fabric of her existence. Can she survive the inferno he ignites, or will their scarlet sins brand her forever, irrevocably changing her destiny?

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Velvet Obsession

Velvet Obsession

By @Michi M

In the pulsating heart of Club Obsidian, where shadows dance with neon desire, Quinn sought escape from a past that haunted her. But her gaze snagged on Jay, a ruthless phantom commanding the dance floor. He moved with predatory grace, a silent promise of oblivion. Their eyes locked, an unspoken challenge passing between them. He closed the distance, his presence a tangible force. On the crowded floor, he took her from behind, a sudden, possessive claim that sent a shockwave through her. Her breath hitched, the scent of him intoxicating, the raw friction a dizzying descent into forbidden pleasure and terrifying surrender. This wasn't just lust; it was a deadly game. Jay held the keys to her darkest fantasies and her deepest fears, threatening to unravel her very soul in this intoxicating, dangerous playground. He wanted to own her completely, body and spirit. Quinn must either succumb to his velvet obsession or fight to reclaim herself from the depths of a love that could destroy them both.

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অবরুদ্ধ নগরী

অবরুদ্ধ নগরী

By @habiba Islam

নায়ক তৌসিফ মির্জা আর নায়িকা এলিনা ফারাজ বাবা মা ভাই বোন নাম তুমি দিও তৌসিফ mp আর সামনে ভোট অনেক ব্যস্ত মানুষ জনগনের সামনে ভালো হলেও রাতের অন্ধকারে সে প্রতিশোধের নেশায় আসক্ত হয়ে পড়বে অনেই গুলো ভিলেন থাকবে সাইড নায়িকা সাইড নায়ক সব থাকবে তৌসিফের খারাপ পিছনের একটা ভয়ংকর অতীত দিবা তারপর নায়িকার সাথেবিয়ে নায়িকা তৌসিফের সত্খুন করে জানতে পেরে ঘৃণা করবে আবার ভালোবাসা হবে এইভাবেই লেখে দেয় সহিংসতা দিবা 😞

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Love underadet

Love underadet

By @Tanja Djordjevic

In an ancient Japan steeped in rigid tradition and shadowed by supernatural whispers, Ren, a young man known for his icy demeanor, possesses an unnerving ability: he can commune with the spirits of the recently deceased, a power he sees as a curse. His life, a meticulously crafted facade of solitude, shatters when he's tasked with investigating a series of gruesome murders in the imperial court, each victim leaving behind a heartbroken ghost. Haunted by a past love he failed to protect, Ren finds himself drawn into a dangerous dance with a captivating, yet equally enigmatic, noblewoman who might be the key to both the murders and his own salvation, or perhaps, his ultimate demise. Can Ren confront his own emotional paralysis to save a world teetering on the brink of chaos, or will his cold heart condemn them all?

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Spicy

Spicy

By @Mira

Esra, a fiery woman whose touch ignites an uncontrollable lust in any man she desires, finds her world upended when a mysterious organization targets her unique ability. They believe her power holds the key to a ancient ritual, and her only hope lies in an unlikely alliance with Aslan, a cold, ruthless operative initially sent to capture her. Their first encounter is a violent clash of wills, a dance of primal attraction and fierce hatred. As they navigate a world where desire is a weapon and trust is a luxury, Esra must learn to control her dangerous gift, not just to survive, but to prevent her power from being twisted into a tool of global domination. With every stolen kiss and desperate embrace, the line between foe and lover blurs, forcing them to confront a terrifying question: can passion forged in the fires of conflict truly conquer a world intent on tearing them apart?

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Spicy

Spicy

By @Mira

In a world where intimacy is currency, Esra, a fiery young woman, finds herself unexpectedly entangled with Aslan, the enigmatic leader of the rival faction. Gifted (or cursed) with an ability that turns sexual acts into potent conduits of power and influence, Esra’s hot-headed nature often blinds her to the subtle manipulations around her. As spring awakens the land, so too does a dangerous game of hearts and minds, where every touch is a gamble and every kiss a potential betrayal. Their friends and families become pawns in a escalating conflict, forcing Esra to choose between her burgeoning desires and the survival of her loved ones. Can she master her unique power and navigate the treacherous dance of lust and loyalty, or will her volatile passion ignite a war that consumes everything she holds dear?

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Crimson Labyrinth

Crimson Labyrinth

By @Michi M

Quinn, a woman forged in the shadows of a decadent underworld, stalks the city's most exclusive clubs, her ruthless ambition masked by an alluring facade. She seeks power, not love, navigating a treacherous game of high stakes and dangerous liaisons. But when her path crosses with Jay, a man whose presence is as intoxicating as it is perilous, her carefully constructed world begins to fracture. On a pulsating dance floor, amidst a sea of bodies, his grip on her becomes a binding promise, a primal assertion of dominance that awakens a hunger she never knew she possessed. Every touch, every stolen breath, pulls her deeper into a dangerous vortex, an illicit dance where control blurs into surrender. As the city’s underbelly threatens to consume them both, Quinn must confront whether the price of power is worth the shattering of her very soul, and if the thrill of the forbidden embrace is truly worth the inevitable fall.

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Dark

Dark

By @Francheska

Amidst the desolate, snow-dusted alleys of a secluded Russian town, nineteen-year-old Anya finds herself ensnared in a forbidden desire for her stepbrother, twenty-one-year-old Dmitri. Their shared past, a tapestry woven with clandestine glances and silent longing since childhood, now threatens to unravel everything. Dmitri, a man forged in the brutal fires of the Russian mafia, harbors an obsession for Anya that borders on the monstrous, his possessiveness a shadow looming over her every move. He stands as a towering, dangerous guardian, his ice-cold demeanor a mask for the inferno within. As their illicit romance ignites, Anya discovers the terrifying cost of his devotion and the inescapable hold of his dark world. Will their love shatter the fragile peace, or will it consume them both in a maelstrom of blood and passion?

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The Harkens

The Harkens

By @Rebecca Gomes Alves

On Harken, a world perpetually scoured by twin suns and plunged into freezing darkness by dual eclipses, every 32-hour day is a brutal test of survival. Xenobiologist Alexis, gentle yet resilient, awakens marooned amidst its towering tropical forests, her advanced self-defense and critical thought her only allies. The planet's unique mechanics dictate a relentless 20-hour scramble for resources before a deadly 12-hour freeze descends. But Alexis isn't alone. She's trapped with a disparate group of formidable, enigmatic male survivors, each harboring secrets and vying for control. As strange, bioluminescent flora offer false hope and predatory fauna stalk the shadows, Alexis must unravel the mysteries of Harken and its inhabitants, or succumb to its alien embrace. Her only path to survival lies in understanding a world that seems designed to break her, all while navigating dangerous alliances and the primal struggle for life.

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Lovers beneath the sunless sky

Lovers beneath the sunless sky

By @Joy Markson

In the perpetual twilight of Noctis, where power courses through noble bloodlines and demons, vampires, and witches vie for supremacy, Lyra Vale, a blacksmith's daughter with a latent witch's gift, clings precariously to a miracle: a scholarship to Blackthorn Academy. This prestigious institution, a crucible for the realm's future dark rulers, is a world she was never meant to inhabit. Lyra carries a hidden power, the 'Bleeding Coin,' which manifests as she harnesses her magic, siphoning life force from her surroundings. To survive, Lyra must master her volatile gift while navigating the cutthroat politics and predatory affections of her elite classmates. Failure means not just expulsion, but a descent into the forgotten masses, or worse, becoming a pawn in a looming war threatening to unravel Noctis's fragile dark order. Her coin may buy power, but the cost could be her very soul.

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The Vicious Charm of Asher Thorne

The Vicious Charm of Asher Thorne

By @Lan Anh Nguyễn

Meet Asher Thorne, the notorious heir to a shadowy empire, whose every dark gaze promises both ecstasy and utter ruin. His ability? An unnervingly potent charisma that bends wills and shatters inhibitions, a dangerous cheat rooted in a predatory instinct for control. Society shudders at his name, yet women willingly throw themselves into the abyss of his charm, only to emerge irrevocably changed. Now, his sights are set on Elara Vance, a fiercely independent artist who values her freedom above all else. She despises his world of fleeting pleasures and ruthless power, yet Asher sees a wild fire in her eyes he desperately wants to claim. The stakes are her carefully guarded heart, her artistic integrity, and ultimately, her very soul. Can Elara resist the intoxicating pull of a man who promises to unravel her deepest desires and introduce her to sins she never knew she craved? Or will she succumb to the magnetic, dangerous dance, losing herself entirely in the raw, unapologetic passion of Asher’s shadowed embrace, where every forbidden touch feels like salvation?

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Anatomy of a Taboo

Anatomy of a Taboo

By @Ashley Beal

Doctor Kenji Sato dissects the world through cold, clinical observation; it is his only shield against a fractured past. But his highly structured existence shatters when he meets Iris Vance, a woman with lilac hair and a chaotic, self-destructive streak. While speeding down a rain-slicked highway toward an adult boutique, Kenji orders Iris to strip off her black lace panties and stuff them into her mouth—not out of cruelty, but as a calculated, desperate attempt to control the maddening desire she ignites in him. As they enter a dark, transactional arrangement of sensory deprivation and psychological submission, Kenji struggles to maintain his detached facade. Iris represents the unpredictable chaos he has spent his entire life avoiding, yet her vulnerability mirrors his own hidden wounds. In this high-stakes game of emotional chess, both must decide if they are dissecting each other for survival, or if they are finally ready to feel.

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The Scarlet Covenant

The Scarlet Covenant

By @Papou Christian

Elara Vance, a young woman haunted by a recurring nightmare of a faceless lover and a covenant etched in blood, finds her reality fraying. Every passionate encounter she has inexplicably empowers a shadowy entity lurking in the periphery of her vision, its hunger growing with each stolen kiss and shared intimacy. Her vibrant, sensual nature, once a source of joy, has become a curse, drawing her deeper into a web of forbidden desires and ancient pacts. As the entity's presence solidifies and the lines between pleasure and dread blur, Elara must unravel the terrifying truth behind her allure before her heart, body, and soul are irrevocably claimed by a monstrous love that demands everything. The city itself seems to whisper its name, a seductive promise of oblivion. Can she break free, or will she succumb to the Scarlet Covenant?

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The Shadow of Iloria

The Shadow of Iloria

By @Sarina Hariri

In the crumbling realm of Iloria, where ancient magic bleeds into a rigid social order, Elara, a woman veiled in mystery and haunted by a past she cannot outrun, discovers her latent ability to manipulate shadows. This power, born from the very essence of Iloria's dying heart, brands her a pariah but also a potential liberator. The tyrannical Ascendant Council, whose iron grip chokes the life from the land and its people, seeks to extinguish any flicker of rebellion, seeing Elara's existence as a direct threat to their millennia-long reign. As whispered prophecies link her to a forgotten queen, Elara must choose: succumb to her shadowed fate and become a weapon of destruction, or embrace the darkness within to ignite a revolution against an empire built on lies and subjugation. The stakes are Iloria's very soul, and Elara's journey will expose the brutal truth of power.

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Beneath the Shadows

Beneath the Shadows

By @Isa

Elara Vance, a reclusive artist haunted by a past she can't escape, finds solace only in the canvases that consume her nights. Unbeknownst to her, a phantom admirer, the enigmatic 'Shadow,' has been meticulously orchestrating every 'chance' encounter, every small kindness, meticulously weaving himself into the fabric of her isolated life. His presence is a comforting illusion, a meticulously crafted facade hiding a possessive devotion that blurs the lines between protection and captivity. As Elara's art gains unexpected recognition, the world closes in, threatening to expose Shadow's hidden machinations. Can Elara discern the genuine from the manipulated before her heart becomes another masterpiece in his dangerous collection, or will the shadows consume her entirely?

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