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A Calculated Warmth

A Calculated Warmth

By @john1208

The rain at the funeral was the perfect cover for my tears - not of grief, but of cold, calculating rage. Ignazio Vella, the ruthless titan of Oslavia's elite, had crushed my boutique resort empire, leaving me drowning in massive medical debt for my sister. So, I plotted my revenge. I infiltrated his cliffside fortress as a bubbly, subservient nanny to his chronically ill daughter. Ignazio is a traumatized, icy single father whose ex-wife abandoned them. He expected a simple servant. Instead, I feed him a meticulously crafted illusion of sunshine. Through late-night home-cooked meals, bright smiles, and a scruffy stray dog named Fiku that I smuggled in to make his daughter laugh, I am slowly making myself the sole source of dopamine in his bleak life. My plan is working flawlessly. He is becoming fiercely addicted to my presence, even viciously destroying the career of a glamorous supermodel who dared to treat me like dirt. But as Ignazio's obsession deepens and he offers a grand reward to wipe out my debt, I realize the horrifying truth. The reward is a trap. He knows exactly who I am. Will I burn down his empire, or succumb to the intoxicating cage I built for myself?

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The Art of Playing Dumb

The Art of Playing Dumb

By @john1208

Tressalia Branth has perfected the art of the vacuous smile. At her cousin's obscenely lavish engagement party, playing the champagne-guzzling ditz is the only way to hide her writer's block and protect her introverted younger brother, Kip, from their family's relentless social climbing. Desperate to finish her satirical masterpiece, Tress spontaneously whisks Kip away to the anonymous, neon-drenched metropolis of Oshkora. Told in alternating third-person perspectives, the story follows Tress as she navigates the deafening canals and meets Maddock - a scruffy, wandering traveler with a vintage camera and an equally cynical sense of humor. As they bond over mocking pretentious tourists, a slow-burn romance blossoms, and Tress finally finds her creative spark. Her breakthrough earns her the legendary Oshkoran Laurel, the city's ultimate artistic reward. But the prize is a trap, a legally binding snare designed to enslave brilliant minds into ghostwriting for untalented aristocrats. Escaping the city by the skin of her teeth, Tress assumes her fleeting romance is lost forever. That is, until she attends a stifling high-society wedding back home and accidentally spills wine on a groomsman - Maddock, completely out of his traveler's disguise. Will their Oshkoran connection survive the ridiculous reality of their real lives?

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The Dream-Blight Pact

The Dream-Blight Pact

By @john1208

Valdas Morvath is a man of quiet, terrifying resolve. After watching his predecessor succumb to the wasting Dream-Blight on his deathbed, Valdas vowed to eradicate the underworld syndicate responsible. His only lead took him to a mist-shrouded inn, where a hotel room mix-up in the dark led to a feverish night in the arms of a nameless woman. She vanished by dawn, leaving behind a highly illegal blood-contract. Now, Valdas is tearing the city apart to find her, convinced she is the key to the syndicate. By day, he seeks treatment for his own worsening insomnia from Dr. Ovidia Neth, a brilliant, aloof somnologist at the city's most elite clinic. Their sessions are tense, intimate, and steeped in a dangerous psychological game. Valdas has no idea the woman dissecting his nightmares is the fugitive he hunts. The slow-burn tension peaks as his hunt for the syndicate merges flawlessly with the search for his runaway lover - they are the exact same mystery. What will he do when he catches his trusted doctor sneaking into his study to return the very contract she 'lost' that night?

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The Code of Crave

The Code of Crave

By @Rorshack

Elara Vance, a brilliant freelance software engineer, crafts elegant code with the same precision she applies to her carefully curated, solitary life. Beneath her composed exterior, however, a deep-seated fear of true intimacy keeps her isolated, a wound she meticulously shields from the world. Her carefully constructed equilibrium shatters when a mysterious client, known only by cryptic, intriguing requests, begins to pull her into a world she never imagined. His projects are unconventional, leading her down rabbit holes of desire and vulnerability. As their professional interactions blur into personal encounters, Elara finds herself drawn to the intoxicating power dynamics and raw honesty that challenge her every defense. Will she succumb to the forbidden allure and embrace a side of herself she never dared to acknowledge, or retreat into the safe, but ultimately lonely, confines of her digital sanctuary? The lines between work and awakening begin to blur, threatening to rewrite her very definition of love and connection.

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A Quiet Kind of Survival

A Quiet Kind of Survival

By @john1208

I didn't mean to become a fated mate. After witnessing my family's slaughter at the hands of the ruling syndicate, my voice died in my throat. I just wanted a quiet place to hide and do absolutely nothing. But I woke up somewhere impossible: inside a doorless, enchanted cabin deep in the Nyravan Taiga. My roommate? Korvan, a towering, terrifying warden with slashed vocal cords who communicates in heavy stares and protective grunts. Elder Pravil warned me before I fled: never feed the Taiga's beast, never look him in the eye, and never share his space. I thought those rules were meant to keep me alive. But I'm too lazy to maintain the elaborate avoidance rituals Pravil taught me. When I absentmindedly cook a pot of spiced tuber stew just to stop my own stomach from growling, I offer a bowl to the giant. It turns out the stew tastes exactly like his stolen childhood. That single act of lazy convenience triggers an ancient soul-bond, and I realize the horrifying truth. Pravil's 'survival rules' weren't meant to protect me. They were a ritual meant to dismantle the cabin's wards. Now that our bond is repairing the sanctuary, the real monsters are coming. Can two voiceless, broken people defend their home?

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Sovereign of the Ashen Path

Sovereign of the Ashen Path

By @john1208

I was once Gui Jian, the Sovereign of Ten Thousand Sorrows, a name whispered in terror across the realms. Betrayed during my final tribulation, I was annihilated. Now, I have awakened in the frail body of Wei Chen, a mute slave boy dying in the suffocating dust of the Umbral Quarry. My cultivation is gone, my meridians shattered, but my knowledge remains. They see a timid, broken child, easy to bully and discard. They don't see the mind that commanded armies of phantoms and mastered arts that could unmake reality. My first act in this new life was a simple sword stroke, a forgotten technique that felled a cruel overseer in a blink, an impossible feat that earned me a sliver of freedom. But this 'freedom' came with a price: a pact with a shadowy patron who offers me power. With each victory, their gifts grow more potent, yet I feel an unnerving familiarity in their chilling influence. Am I reclaiming my lost glory, or am I merely becoming a more powerful pawn in my old enemy's game?

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Lovers back on earth

Lovers back on earth

By @Emily Laar

Jessica Rosendahl, a gentle and composed teacher, finds her carefully constructed world subtly disrupted by the graduation of Liz Westwood, her spirited former student. Liz, whose innocent adoration always skirted the line of infatuation, refuses to let their unique connection fade. Armed with a bold phone number and unwavering gaze, Liz intends to bridge the gap between student and mentor, friend and something more. As Jessica navigates the blurred lines of their evolving relationship in 2026 Germany, she must confront the unspoken desires and societal expectations that threaten to unravel her serene life. Can a forbidden love bloom when the roles are so deeply ingrained, or will their connection shatter under the weight of an unyielding past?

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Fated Moon

Fated Moon

By @gypsea Hehe

Diane Valdon has spent thirty years at the bottom of the Lyceon Pack, a gentle soul from a low-ranking werewolf family. Her promotion to administrative aide at Luna Tower, headquarters of Lyceon Corporation (LyCor), is her first real break. Then her first day goes wrong. Lost in the wrong part of the tower, she stumbles into the heir's mating chase, and Benjamin Lyden, the Alpha's only son, claims her instead of the mate the pack chose for him. The bond snaps into place before either can think. Now Diane is tied to a man she barely knows, and Ben is tied to a woman everyone says he should never have chosen. The failed merger and a furious pack, with Alpha Evander Lyden demanding answers, leave them no choice but to face it together. He is guarded and burdened by duty; she is soft-spoken but stubborn. As pack politics close in, they must decide whether this accidental bond is a mistake to escape or the one thing worth fighting for.

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The Cursed Prince of Hogwarts

The Cursed Prince of Hogwarts

By @Uvi

Orphaned and raised in the shadow of a forgotten prophecy, Hadrian Potter arrives at Hogwarts, bearing a sinister curse that grants him unparalleled magical aptitude but slowly transforms him into a creature of dark legend. Whispers follow him, painting him as the next Dark Lord, even as he struggles to control the growing darkness within. When the ancient wards of Hogwarts begin to falter, and a creeping malevolence stirs beneath the Forbidden Forest, Hadrian must choose: embrace the monstrous power that promises to save his friends, or fight a losing battle for his fading humanity. The fate of the wizarding world hinges on whether he can master the curse before it consumes him entirely, turning him into the very evil he's destined to fight.

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The Scarred Scholar and the Siren

The Scarred Scholar and the Siren

By @fariha rahman

Rami, the university's unassuming scholar, prefers the quiet sanctuary of her books to the chaotic social scene. Her world, a carefully constructed illusion of normalcy, shatters when new dorm plans force her into a room with Asa, the campus's notorious queen bee. Asa wields her charm like a weapon, her smiles masking a predatory intelligence, a master manipulator who relishes control. On their first night, Asa's unexpected return catches Rami mid-change, revealing a body etched with a map of hidden pain - bruises and scars telling a silent story. Later, a strange intimacy blossoms in the dark as Asa, with surprising tenderness, ministers to Rami’s wounds, hinting at a complexity far beyond her mean-girl facade and pulling Rami into a dangerous, intoxicating dynamic.

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Autobus

Autobus

By @Olga Feliczak

On a crowded night bus, timid Ela clutches her book, hoping to remain unnoticed. When the charmingly awkward Leo asks to share her seat, her carefully constructed world of quiet solitude is subtly breached. Ela, instantly captivated by his striking looks, dismisses any chance of reciprocation, unaware of the profound connection stirring between them. Leo, despite his initial fumbling, possesses a sharp wit and a dark humor that slowly chips away at Ela's defenses. As their digital conversations blossom into real-world encounters, Ela must confront her deep-seated insecurities about worthiness and love. Meanwhile, Leo harbors a secret pain, masked by his sarcastic humor, which threatens to unravel their budding romance before it truly begins. Can two hearts, burdened by their pasts, navigate the tricky path to genuine intimacy?

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Kuhmar e khan

Kuhmar e khan

By @Iqra Noor

In the rain-slicked, neon-lit underworld of 'Dark Chocolate Romance,' Hamza Daud is the untamable Khanzada of the asphalt. A hot-headed street racer with a dangerous supernatural secret, Hamza can mimic any driver's precise skills with a single touch. But mimicry cannot fill the void of his shattered past. When he collides with Ayla, the daughter of the syndicate boss who ruined his family, his carefully constructed walls begin to crumble. Their mutual hatred sparks a toxic, addictive chemistry fueled by late-night high-speed chases and suffocating tension. When Hamza touches Ayla, he doesn't just copy a skill - he absorbs her deepest, darkest memories, linking their souls in a terrifying bond. To claim his revenge against her father, Hamza must exploit Ayla, but his growing, obsessive possessiveness threatens to destroy them both. In this high-stakes game of speed and betrayal, the line between predator and prey vanishes, leaving only a desperate race against a fatal obsession.

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Forbidden Whispers of Barcelona

Forbidden Whispers of Barcelona

By @Boob Miria

Lamine Yamal, a prodigious talent, idolizes Raphinha, the seasoned winger who treats him with paternal affection amidst the relentless pressures of Barcelona's elite club. Their bond, a constant comfort in Lamine's tumultuous life, deepens unexpectedly during a team retreat to an isolated island. Far from the scrutinizing eyes of the media and the strictures of daily life, the line between familial devotion and a forbidden desire begins to blur. Lingering glances and accidental touches ignite a silent, dangerous spark. As Lamine grapples with an awakening heart and Raphinha confronts his own conflicted feelings, the world they've built together threatens to crumble, forcing them to choose between loyalty to their club, their found family, and a love that could cost them everything.

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Clay

Clay

By @Mahdis M.

Moon, an Iranian art student, seeks solace and inspiration in Vienna's vibrant cultural tapestry. Her heart, scarred by past betrayals and cultural displacement, remains guarded until she encounters David, a gentle Austrian sculptor whose quiet kindness subtly dismantles her defenses. Their shared passion for art blossoms into intimate museum visits, cozy café conversations, and quiet evenings spent in each other's company. David's unwavering patience and profound respect for Moon's guarded vulnerability allow her to slowly unfurl, revealing the layers beneath her resilient facade. Yet, the shadows of Moon's past and the stark contrast between their worlds threaten to shatter this fragile intimacy, forcing her to confront whether she can truly trust in a love that feels both exhilarating and terrifyingly real.

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The Animus Engine

The Animus Engine

By @john1208

In the sprawling, fog-choked metropolis of New Thule, where the grand edifices of a forgotten civilization crumble under the weight of industrial grime, the Eldrin family clings to a fading legacy. For generations, they have been the custodians of a peculiar artifact: the Animus Engine, a complex device of unknown origin, humming with a faint, internal light. Unbeknownst to them, the Engine is more than mere relic; it is a fragment of primordial consciousness, subtly weaving itself into the minds and destinies of the Eldrin line. As each generation faces its own trials - scientific breakthroughs, societal pressures, personal heartbreaks, and moral quandaries - the Animus Engine guides them, not through overt commands, but through flashes of insight, recurring dreams, and an inexplicable drive towards innovation and introspection. This slow, almost imperceptible guidance steers the Eldrins on a multi-generational quest to mend a broken world and understand the silent echoes of a cataclysm that shaped their present. "The Animus Engine" is a psychological journey into the subtle currents of fate and free will, a testament to the enduring human spirit across the passage of time, and the profound impact of an unseen mentor.

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The Hourglass Deception

The Hourglass Deception

By @john1208

Anahid Barseghian, a horologist of unparalleled talent, wants nothing more than to be left alone with her research and her naps. Her preternatural ability to perceive and untangle the timelines of objects makes her a genius, but the constant temporal noise makes her chronically exhausted. Her quiet life shatters when Levon Makarian, the grim heir of a rival House, abducts her on her wedding day. Consumed by grief, Levon believes Anahid sold the secrets of a sacred Temporal Anchor to his enemies, leading to his father's death. His revenge is meticulous and cruel: a forced marriage, binding her to him as a prisoner in her own home, the Karsian Archives, which he seizes. He forces her to use her unique powers to restore his broken family heirlooms, a constant, painful reminder of what he thinks she destroyed. But as the cogs of his vengeance turn, Levon finds himself captivated by his brilliant, infuriatingly passive captive. He sees glimpses of a truth that doesn't fit his narrative, even as the real traitor, his first love, watches from the shadows, ensuring her own devastating endgame falls into place. Can Anahid break through her apathy to fight for her freedom, and can Levon unravel the deception before his revenge consumes them both?

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My Four Fake Childhood Friends

My Four Fake Childhood Friends

By @john1208

Lenka Varga’s life has one priority: her genetically perfect, clairvoyant pig, Pipin the Great. So when the pompous Lord Valeriu threatens to turn Pipin into a feast, Lenka strikes a desperate deal: she will impersonate Valeriu’s missing, meek niece at the royal court in exchange for her pig’s safety. Her mission is to secure a betrothal to one of the four cursed Princes of the Somesvar Dominion, who are all magically compelled to fall for the next woman to wear the legendary Sunstone Amulet - the very amulet now hanging around Lenka's neck. But there's a problem. The curse has a bizarre side effect: all four princes are utterly convinced that she is their long-lost childhood friend, bombarding her with conflicting, fabricated memories of their shared past. Now, this pig farmer must fake her way through etiquette lessons, survive the sabotage of jealous debutantes, and keep four dangerously devoted princes at arm's length, all without revealing she’s more interested in pig feed than politics. With Pipin’s life on the line, can Lenka untangle a royal curse before her suitors realize their shared soulmate is a complete fraud?

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The Hourglass Heart

The Hourglass Heart

By @john1208

I am Irena Nowakova, CEO of Aethelframe, and I live by one rule: control everything. When my brother, Ludwik, is killed in a suspicious 'accident', that control shatters. His final act was to name me guardian to his five-year-old daughter, Zoya - a variable I cannot afford. To maintain my grip on the company and hunt for Ludwik’s killer among the vipers on my board, I hire her teacher, Dariusz Pawlak, as a live-in tutor. He is everything I am not: warm, patient, and infuriatingly kind. He sees the cracks in my armor, and his quiet defense of me in a world of corporate sharks is a novel, disarming sensation. While my brother’s AI construct, the ‘Echo’, helps me navigate the investigation, Dariusz and Zoya are thawing a part of me I thought long dead. But Ludwik's secrets run deeper than corporate espionage. Hidden within the Echo is a final protocol I never knew existed, one that has already begun its countdown. What happens when the woman who controls everything discovers her own time is the one thing she can't manage?

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Phupha's heart

Phupha's heart

By @Afra Anjum

A bl couple named phuphatian..phupha is chrif in pao chap village and tian is a teacher in the village..their are in a relationship for 2 yeats now However phupha's childhood friend female named Wai came to ein back phupha..she kissed him and tian saw it feeling heart broken

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Echoes from the Winding Pass

Echoes from the Winding Pass

By @john1208

The freezing rain on the Black Pine Pass washed away the evidence of my murder. When my husband Jarek staged the car crash, he thought he had buried me and my family's legacy forever. Instead, I wake up a year earlier, staring at the flashing cameras of the Voskarian Winter Gala, enduring the public humiliation of Jarek stripping my family title while his mistress flaunts her fabricated pregnancy on the red carpet. But the woman behind my eyes is no longer his fragile victim; I am a ghost demanding absolute ruin. I begin a silent, meticulous war, pulling strings through a double agent to leak his vast embezzlement files to the city's most brilliant, melancholic detective, Casimir Olenic. Casimir thinks he is hunting a white-collar thief; I think I am exposing a greedy cheat. But as we dissect the shadows together, bound by a bittersweet, unspoken tension we cannot afford to act upon, the ledgers reveal a chilling twist: the embezzled funds and Casimir's unsolved string of gruesome disappearances are the exact same case. With Jarek's family banquet approaching - the perfect stage to expose his mistress's fake child - will we unmask a mere cheat, or corner a serial monster before he kills me twice?

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What the Salt Said to the Stone

What the Salt Said to the Stone

By @john1208

I am a salt-scourer, one of the few who can cleanse the Creeping Blight that devours our shores. My name is Otylia, and my skill is all that keeps my younger brother, Borys, alive. But when the affliction strikes him, the only cure lies with Voron, the monstrous, reclusive keeper of the Gorgon's Tooth lighthouse - a man whose very presence accelerates the Blight. He is a beast of salt-crusted stone and silent rage, his heart petrified by a loss he never speaks of. Voron offers a deal: my permanent service cleansing his blighted island in exchange for the rare ingredient that will save Borys. Trapped in his oppressive shadow, I chip away at the island's corruption and the stone around his heart, discovering the man buried beneath the monster. But the tides of his sorrow are relentless, and the island's blight is a reflection of his own soul. As a brutal storm traps us together, forcing us to rely on one another to survive, I realize the horrifying truth of our bargain. He wasn't blackmailing me for a cure; he was binding me as one. Can I save my brother and escape, or will I be eroded by the very grief I was meant to cleanse?

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The unlikely meeting

The unlikely meeting

By @Eleri Walters

Sydney Starr, a college student with a heart full of unvoiced dreams, finds her reality intertwined with the very pop-punk anthem that defines her escapism: 5 Seconds of Summer. Her room is a shrine to their music, her phone a constant stream of their interviews, and her deepest, most guarded desire is to meet Luke Hemmings. Haunted by past rejections and a gnawing fear of inadequacy, Sydney has convinced herself such a dream is destined for heartbreak. Yet, fate, in its most charmingly chaotic form, is about to orchestrate an encounter far beyond her wildest fantasies. As their worlds collide, Sydney must confront her insecurities, risking everything for a connection that promises to be as intoxicating as it is terrifying. Can a fan and a rock star find common ground amidst the flashing lights and overwhelming odds, or will their romance be just another fleeting melody?

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The Hourglass Requiem

The Hourglass Requiem

By @john1208

Lenaia Markovic was once a prodigy in horological restoration, a lazy genius content with the quiet ticking of antique clocks. One desperate decision led her to become a surrogate, and for five years, she has raised her son, Miro, in peaceful anonymity. But when Miro is diagnosed with a rare genetic disorder that only a bone marrow transplant from his biological father can cure, Lenaia's carefully constructed world shatters. She must track down the anonymous client: Krystian Kosciuszko, the heir to a ruthless industrial empire she has every reason to fear. Forced into an uneasy co-parenting truce, Lenaia and Krystian navigate a minefield of clashing values and simmering attraction. Yet as she investigates the 'accident' that ruined her mentor years ago - a tragedy that pushed her towards surrogacy in the first place - she uncovers a chilling connection to Krystian's family. Can she learn to trust the man who represents everything she hates, or will their shared past destroy any chance of a future for their son?

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Venom in the Orchards

Venom in the Orchards

By @john1208

Beatrys Vossen stands at the rainy funeral of the woman who destroyed her life, wearing a bright pink raincoat and a vacant, bubbly smile. On a spontaneous whim for her thirtieth birthday, she abandons the city of Goudhaven for a quiet countryside farm stay at Rustenveld. Everyone assumes the cheerful airhead is simply fleeing her grief. In reality, Beatrys is setting a cold-blooded trap. Her true target is Maartin Kest, a ruthless CEO hiding out in the exact same pastoral retreat, attempting to escape his own suffocating life. Amidst morning apple harvests and the watchful eyes of Ouma Hessel - the farm’s elderly proprietor with a hidden agenda - Beatrys meticulously lays the groundwork to dismantle Maartin's world. It is a slow, quiet dance of rural escapism and hidden daggers. But as a deep, genuine bond forms between them, Beatrys leaves to execute her final strike, only to realize she completely misunderstood the rules of the farm. Rustenveld was never a neutral sanctuary; it was a psychological trap designed by Ouma to test the heirs of Goudhaven. Returning a year later to find Maartin waiting for her in the orchards, Beatrys must ask: who was truly playing who?

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Mother of the Winter March

Mother of the Winter March

By @john1208

Hana wakes up to the biting cold of the Ashen March as Valeska Ozerov, a fifty-five-year-old widow. Beside her bedroll is a strange iron lockbox delivered by a dying courier. Inside lies a letter written in her own handwriting, revealing a shocking truth: her past self orchestrated this transmigration to prevent the complete annihilation of the Ozerov family. Armed with the 'Hearth System' that grants meager daily rations for signing in, Valeska must lead her desperate family across a war-torn continent. However, her naturally kind-hearted nature makes it excruciatingly difficult to discipline her lazy eldest son, Kresnic, who steals the younger children's food, or to fend off the ruthless Vukovar clan stalking their wagons. Alternating between Valeska's desperate resource management and the perspective of Vojin, the grizzled caravan commander drawn to her selfless resilience, the journey is fraught with betrayal and bitter frost. With her loyal friend Radmila hiding a dark treasonous secret, can Valeska's gentle heart harden enough to protect her flock, or will the endless winter claim them all before they reach sanctuary?

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Arsenic, Aprons, and Aristocrats

Arsenic, Aprons, and Aristocrats

By @john1208

Mabli Cinder has three rules for surviving the ruthless streets of Morvan: never look an elite in the eye, always protect her little brother Kip, and don't question why her muscle memory allows her to casually suplex armed guards. After a disastrous alleyway scuffle ends in a frantic rooftop chase, Mabli ducks into the service entrance of the Vossen Estate and brazenly pretends to be the newly hired scullery maid. Her new boss is Dash Vossen, an icy, paranoid industrial tycoon who hasn't eaten a full meal since his former fiancée slipped arsenic into his tea. He is terrifying, grumpy, and slowly starving to death. But when Dash catches Mabli wildly dancing in the kitchen while frying up greasy, garlic-heavy peasant food, something cracks in his frozen exterior. Soon, he's addicted to her cooking and her shameless, sunny cheek. He finds himself ruthlessly defending his bizarre new maid against his snobby childhood friend, Lady Arabella. But as Mabli's lethal combat instincts keep saving Dash's life from real assassins, she begins to uncover a terrifying truth. Did her forgotten past self deliberately orchestrate this entire infiltration?

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My Beastly Patron's Terrible Guide to Courtship

My Beastly Patron's Terrible Guide to Courtship

By @john1208

Eliana Vettori is a disaster. At least, that's what her family thinks when they send her to replace her brilliant runaway sister as the fiancée of the disgraced magi-tech artisan, Benedetto ‘The Ruin’ di Sforza. Cursed and reclusive after his Grand Orrery project catastrophically failed and killed his patrons, Benedetto is now a beast of a man, both in temper and, rumor has it, in form. Stuck with him in his decaying, automaton-filled estate, Eliana finds a list of 'household rules' left by her sister. Convinced it's a secret guide to winning over her grumpy fiancé, she cheerfully begins 'The Reformation Project.' She'll mend his heart, fix his home, and prove she's just as worthy as her sister! But Benedetto grows more dangerously protective with every rule she breaks, and the 'accidents' around the estate feel less than accidental. What if the list wasn't a guide to courtship, but a desperate warning about the very real curse that haunts the House of Sforza?

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The Unwound Heart

The Unwound Heart

By @john1208

Zofia Volkov was once the heir to a celebrated family of automaton music box makers, until their name was shattered by bankruptcy and scandal, driving her parents to suicide. Decades later, Zofia dies alone, a bitter and forgotten woman haunted by regret. But instead of an end, she wakes up twenty years in the past, a week before the disaster that ruined everything. Armed with foreknowledge, she moves to prevent the key events that led to her family's collapse. Her first success, however, triggers a horrifying new reality: for every person she saves, the threads of fate demand a substitute. A dear family friend dies in a freak accident exactly when a creditor should have. Zofia is trapped in a cruel equation of fate, and her frantic, inexplicable actions attract the cold, calculating gaze of Stellan Koslov, her family's greatest business rival. He was the architect of her original misery, but now, he might be the only person powerful enough to help her defy destiny. Can Zofia rewrite the past without paying for it in blood, and can she trust the man she was born to hate?

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Cursed Tutor

Cursed Tutor

By @Çınar Bengier

Elara, a timid historian haunted by a past academic scandal, believes her new tutoring position for the enigmatic Professor Thorne's reclusive son is a chance at quiet redemption. But when she uncovers ancient, forbidden texts within his library, a dark ritual accidentally binds her to a succubus's cursed lineage. Now, Elara must navigate her burgeoning, terrifyingly potent allure, struggling to control its influence while protecting her innocent student from the very forces awakening within her. Her peaceful academic life shatters as she's thrust into a hidden war between celestial hunters and infernal bloodlines, with her own desires becoming the most dangerous weapon. The stakes are her soul, her student's life, and the fate of humanity.

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.she is my exception - mirandy fanfiction

.she is my exception - mirandy fanfiction

By @woefully lane (helusiks i more)

After a decade of icy perfection, Miranda Priestly, the formidable editor-in-chief of Runway, finds her meticulously constructed world upended by the return of Andrea Sachs. Once her beleaguered assistant, Andrea now wields an unexpected power: she's the lead publicist for Elias-Clark's newest rival, a chic digital magazine threatening Runway's very foundation. Miranda, a woman who has never bent for anyone, discovers a terrifying vulnerability as Andrea's sharp intellect and quiet defiance chip away at her defenses. The battle isn't just for industry dominance; it's a desperate struggle against a past she thought she buried and a future where her reign might just shatter, not from an external threat, but from the reawakening of a heart she vowed to keep locked away. Can she truly be an exception to the rules Miranda has lived by?

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Forbidden Catalan Blossom

Forbidden Catalan Blossom

By @Boob Miria

Lamine Yamal, a prodigious talent, idolizes Raphinha, the seasoned winger who treats him with paternal affection amidst the pressures of Barcelona's elite club. Their bond, a comforting constant in Lamine's tumultuous life, deepens during an unexpected team retreat to an isolated island. Far from the watchful eyes of media and the constraints of daily life, the line between familial devotion and forbidden desire begins to blur. Lingering glances and accidental touches ignite a silent, dangerous chemistry. Lamine, desperate for Raphinha's approval and affection, finds himself caught between the admiration of a mentee and the burgeoning hunger of a lover. As they navigate the intoxicating isolation, both must confront the truth of their feelings and the explosive consequences should their secret be revealed, threatening not only their careers but the very fabric of their carefully constructed lives.

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Five folded fate

Five folded fate

By @Tanvi Manja

Reborn into the tumultuous Naruto world, 'Y/N' navigates a treacherous landscape while grappling with unacknowledged feelings for her stoic sensei, Kakashi Hatake. Their bond, forged in countless battles and shared glances, finally reaches a fever pitch during a perilous 'honeymoon' mission. Forced into close quarters, the tension between them becomes unbearable as nights are spent inches apart. One fateful night, a vivid dream of Kakashi's intimate touch blurs the lines of reality for Y/N, leaving her to question the depth of her desire and the true nature of their unspoken connection. With a world teetering on the brink and hearts hanging in the balance, can two souls burdened by duty finally find solace and love amidst chaos?

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Contractually Your

Contractually Your

By @Alys

Solène Montecillo, a spirited young woman, is trapped in a gilded cage of family expectations, facing a future of arranged marriages. Desperate to reclaim her autonomy, she strikes an audacious deal with a charming, equally cornered bachelor: a marriage of convenience. Their agreement is simple: act as the perfect, adoring couple in public, convincing their meddling families and friends that true love blossomed. Behind closed doors, their separate lives resume, their only connection the iron-clad contract. But as their elaborate charade deepens, shared glances linger too long, forced touches feel too real, and the boundaries between performance and genuine affection begin to blur. Solène, who vowed never to surrender her heart to another's will, finds herself entangled in a different kind of trap - one woven from unspoken desires and a growing connection that threatens to unravel their carefully constructed lie and expose their most vulnerable truths. What started as an escape now risks becoming the most dangerous commitment of all.

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UNEXPECTED [HEEKI]

UNEXPECTED [HEEKI]

By @Deepika Karikalan

Nishimura Riki, a rising star in the local sports scene, sees his dreams unravel when he's admitted to the city's most prestigious hospital after a mysterious injury. There, he encounters Lee Heeseung, a somber junior doctor haunted by a past tragedy - the murder of his beloved senior at the hands of the seemingly benevolent Hospital Chief, Dr. Dong, who secretly traffics organs from gifted young athletes. Niki, initially bewildered, soon finds himself drawn into a terrifying conspiracy, realizing his own athletic prowess makes him a prime target. As Heeseung attempts to protect Niki and seek justice for his fallen mentor, they must navigate a labyrinth of deceit within the very institution designed to heal, all while the specter of Dr. Dong's cold ambition looms. Can Niki escape becoming the next victim, and can Heeseung finally expose the monster hiding in plain sight before more lives are irrevocably lost? The hospital, once a beacon of hope, becomes a deadly trap.

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Arranged marriage

Arranged marriage

By @Geethu Neethu

Diya's world shatters when her parents announce her arranged marriage to Justin, a man she hasn't seen since a painful childhood separation. Her heart, still scarred by their abrupt parting years ago, struggles against the forced proximity. Justin, now a successful but guarded entrepreneur, carries his own silent burdens and a possessive streak he barely keeps in check. As they navigate awkward encounters and family expectations, old wounds resurface, threatening to tear them apart or bind them even closer. Can their second chance overcome the shadows of the past and the suffocating pressure of a pre-destined future? This slow-burn journey explores whether a love that never truly ended can finally find its footing amidst emotional drama and realistic relationship struggles, all while societal expectations loom large.

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The Daemon Within

The Daemon Within

By @Annabella Macias

It started subtly. A whispered conversation between Asch, Rhys, Leif, and Ava, just beyond the kitchen door. I heard my name, followed by hushed laughs and critical murmurs. They thought I was naive, a burden. The realization twisted something inside me, a gentle snap in the core of my being. Suddenly, the world seemed brighter, sharper, filled with a delightful, unsettling glee. My smiles grew wider, my eyes a little too fixed. Pierce was the first to notice, his usually stoic gaze lingering on me with an unreadable concern. They dismissed me as a simpleton, but soon, they would see how wonderfully complex a broken daemon could become. Every day, the creeping joy blossoms further, a horrifying transformation masked by an unnervingly cheerful facade. They created this monster; now they'll live with him.

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The Sparrow and the Storm

The Sparrow and the Storm

By @john1208

Otylia Rostova’s only inheritance is a name whispered like a curse. The last of a bloodline that once commanded the very soul of the fractured land of Szarkovina, she has spent her life in hiding, sharp-tongued and proud, content to let the world believe her extinct. But when her guardian dies, her long-dormant power erupts - a tempest of raw, untamed energy that paints a target on her back for the brutal Autarch's regime. Her only hope is Kazimir Volya, the formidable leader of the Kestrel Rebellion. He sees her not as a person but a symbol, a living weapon to unite the warring clans under his banner. Forced into a reluctant alliance, Otylia must flee across a war-torn landscape with Kazimir as her protector, his every action a reminder that her life is secondary to his cause. As they evade assassins and monstrous Drutes, the bond between them deepens, but so does the danger. Her power is a beacon, and her former best friend, Jadwiga, now a high-ranking enforcer for the Autarch, is hunting her with obsessive cruelty. But the true threat may not be the enemy she knows, but the friend she trusts. Can Otylia master her legacy in time to save her people, or will she become a martyr for a cause built on a devastating lie?

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Bound in Magic

Bound in Magic

By @Andreia

Centuries-old Heretic, Vivienne Westwood, arrives in the vibrant, gothic labyrinth of New Orleans, intent on a quiet visit with Elijah Mikaelson. However, her plans shatter when she awakens, bound by dark magic, at the mercy of Klaus Mikaelson. Mistaking her for an enemy spy, the paranoid Original Hybrid imprisons her within his compound, his lethal curiosity clashing with his inherent distrust. Vivienne, a formidable siphon witch-vampire hybrid capable of wielding ancient, dark magic, finds herself in a perilous dance. Her defiance and razor-sharp wit become her only shields against Klaus's interrogations, even as an undeniable, dangerous tension sparks between them. This is a game of wills, where ancient power meets volatile passion amidst the supernatural politics of the French Quarter, with both their destinies hanging in the balance.

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My Yandere Ex Keeps Complaining to Me About Me

My Yandere Ex Keeps Complaining to Me About Me

By @john1208

Senzhi wakes up mid-transmigration being pelted with overripe cabbages, publicly disowned by her highborn family for carrying a fatherless child. Her first thought? Good riddance. Her second? Wait, why did my past self leave a diary explaining she staged this entire humiliation just to escape Emperor Tarkhan? Now an exiled single mother, the hot-tempered Senzhi protects her secret son by hiding in the one place the tyrant wouldn't look: the Grand Vault of Kholum. Crossdressing as 'Senzo,' a lowly male archivist, she spends her days cataloging dusty scrolls and her nights sneaking snacks to her toddler. But the terrifyingly obsessed Emperor Tarkhan frequently visits the archives to aggressively vent to 'Senzo' about his lost love, demanding her advice on how to track down... herself. When a spy reports a woman matching Senzhi's exact description spotted buying baby clothes in the capital, Tarkhan seals the city gates and begins a blood-soaked manhunt. With an opportunistic elder scholar using her child as political leverage, and the Emperor's sanity hanging by a thread, how long until Tarkhan realizes his most trusted confidant is the very runaway he is threatening to burn the world for?

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A Cadence for His Ruin

A Cadence for His Ruin

By @john1208

Dr. Ilona Văduva is a rising star in performance psychology, known for her unshakable empathy. It's the perfect cover for the cold revenge she's meticulously planned against Lorin Călinescu, the celebrated but volatile conductor whose cruelty drove her mentor to ruin. Hired by his orchestra's board after a public meltdown threatens his career, Ilona holds Lorin's future in her hands; her psychological evaluation will either save him or end him. Their sessions become a battleground of clashing wills in the soundproofed halls of the Philharmonia, where his abrasive genius meets her clinical calm. Ilona's mission is to expose him as unfit, a monster hiding behind a baton. But as she chips away at his formidable defenses, she uncovers not a monster, but a man haunted by a devastating secret. When his vulnerability culminates in a life-threatening crisis only she can stop, her carefully constructed revenge begins to unravel. Can she sacrifice her own justice for the man she was sent to destroy?

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