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After a devastating betrayal and heartbreak in her modern life, Isabella thought her story had come to a tragic end. But fate had other plans. She awakens in the body of Lady October Catherine Windsor—an outcast noblewoman in a world pulled straight from the pages of a manhwa. October’s life is far from a fairy tale. Born of a scandalous love between a Duke and a common pianist, she is scorned by the nobility and tormented by her own family—especially her twin sister, May, and the cunning Anna Marie. Her existence in the Windsor estate is a careful dance of survival. But Isabella is no longer the girl who suffered in silence. With her soul reborn in October’s body, she carries the strength of two lives, determined not to repeat the heartbreak of the past. As she navigates courtly intrigue, cruel siblings, and the weight of her family's legacy, she refuses to bend to those who want her broken. Everything changes when she meets Emperor Baldwin of the Northern Kingdom—stoic, guarded, and dangerously alluring. What begins as a chance encounter soon becomes something deeper. In Baldwin, October finds not only unexpected tenderness, but the possibility of a second chance at love. But love in this world comes with a price. Enemies lurk in silks and shadows, and her presence threatens delicate alliances. October must choose—cling to her past, or risk everything for the future she never dreamed she'd get. Will she rewrite her fate, or be swallowed once again by a world that was never kind to girls like her?

To repay her father's debt and save her sister, she is forced into a marriage contract with a man she has never met, only told he is wealthy, elderly, and disabled. But on the day she arrives at her husband's house, she discovers she’s married to an entirely different man. Her husband is none other than the secret heir of Collen Industries—the nation’s richest, most eligible bachelor. Known as the cold-hearted CEO. The young master of the COLLENS EMPIRE. IMMEDIATELY AFTER MARRIAGE: "What is this?" she demanded, her voice sharp with anger as her green eyes shot daggers at him. "These are the rules of our marriage. You must follow them. Remember, this marriage only lasts for one year," he replied . A FEW MONTHS LATER: "It seems my little wife has more enemies than I anticipated," he remarked with a smirk, his mismatched eyes gleaming with amusement as he watched her. "Are you planning to divorce me now?" she asked, her voice steady. "When will you understand, little wife? I’m never letting you go—not in this life, nor in the ones to come," he said, his tone full of unwavering resolve. ---- *With her, his darkness feels like light, and his future shines brighter than the sun.* *As long as you're by my side, my heart will beat in sync with your soul.* ************************************* Note: This beautiful book cover does not belong to me. I found it on Pinterest. All credit goes to the original creator.

"I need you to take responsibility for taking advantage of me," his words echoed in her mind, like a haunting melody she couldn't escape. Was this big boss just toying with her? She initially thought so, until he began trailing her like a lovesick puppy, his eyes locked on her with unwavering intensity. All because of one steamy, reckless night, her once peaceful and uneventful life was now in shambles. She glanced at a dress at a store, and suddenly, it was delivered right to her doorstep as if by magic. She mentioned a favorite restaurant, and before she knew it, the chef was standing at her door, ready to cook her a meal. "Mr. Fleming, you're going overboard!" she exclaimed, her warnings falling on deaf ears, as futile as whispering into the wind. And just like that, the chase was on – the tail of a Wife-Chasing Big Shot had begun, turning her life into an unexpected whirlwind romance.

Faith's life takes a supernatural turn when she moves into the Hawthorn manor after her parents' death. The old estate is filled with restless ghosts, including the forgotten master, Landon Hawthorn, who haunts the halls through mirrors, seeking answers to his mysterious demise. When Faith realizes she's the only one who can see him, she sets out to help Landon and the other spirits find their killer. With the help of the house's mirrors, she can relive moments from the past through the eyes of a woman called Josephine and uncover secrets that the Hawthorn family will do anything to keep hidden. Will the whispers in the halls ever be silenced? Or will they drive her to insanity? "There will be consequences for your actions, imposter. You cannot live two lives. The end result is insanity" The whisper cooed.

A ruler is in trouble, her head wanted by the very Kingdom she governs. With war on the horizon, she needs refuge, but no Kingdom is willing to offer her shelter. That is, until she remembers there's one last Kingdom to find aid. Though.. there's a very small problem; She has their Crown Prince rotting in her dungeon, and his father’s head hung in the eastern gallery of her castle.

In a world recovering from a devastating shadow invasion, Anya, a wielder of the ancient Sunstone, and her companions strive to protect their fragile peace. But the shadows, far from defeated, are evolving, crafting insidious weapons and seeking to unleash a primordial darkness upon the land. When a seed of concentrated corruption is discovered, Anya and her team realize the shadows are not merely attacking, but strategically building a network of corruption. They trace the source to a hidden forge, a crucible of darkness where the shadows forge their weapons. Destroying the forge is a victory, but a chilling realization follows: the shadows' true aim is to reopen ancient primordial gates, gateways to their realm, to plunge the world into eternal shadow. Anya, Kaelen, Lyra, Elara, and Seraphina must decipher cryptic runes, adapt corrupted technology, and harness the power of luminescent flora to prepare a complex sealing ritual. They embark on a perilous journey to each convergence point, ancient ruins where the gates threaten to awaken. Battling corrupted guardians and navigating treacherous landscapes, they race against time to seal each gate, facing not only physical threats but also the insidious influence of the primordial darkness itself. Their unity, strategic prowess, and the power of light are their only weapons against the shadows' ultimate goal: to extinguish all light and return the world to its original state of absolute shadow. "The Luminary's Shadow" is a tale of resilience, strategic warfare, and the enduring power of hope against overwhelming darkness.

When her meticulously crafted marriage to Elijah Rossi shatters on her wedding night with a brutal revelation: "There is no us, Imogen. There never was." Imogen is abandoned by her husband and further faces an even crueler twist when her husband refuses a divorce. With the arrival of Isaac Rossi, Elijah's revenge-driven half brother, Imogen strikes a clandestine deal with her brother-in-law to navigate a dangerous game of deceit, seeking to outmaneuver her indifferent husband. As loyalties are tested, Imogen must decide which brother is right for her. The one she was made for or the one she burns for.

Love—a sweet word made of just two and a half letters. It gives both pain and solace, but does love always remain true? Anya was a cheerful and innocent girl. Her marriage was arranged with Arnav Trivedi, the younger son of the most influential family in the city. Anya and Arnav were deeply in love—so much that words could never truly capture her feelings for him. But on the day of their wedding, Arnav arrived with another bride! The man she loved had already married someone else. To save Anya’s dignity, the Trivedi family took a shocking decision—she was married off to Advik Trivedi, Arnav’s elder brother. What will be the fate of this unexpected marriage? Why did Arnav marry someone else? What was the reason behind leaving Anya at the mandap? To uncover the truth, keep reading "Incomplete Marriage."

Born on Ethem, Ava is a human in a world where there are 10 women for every man. Not wanting to be one of many or a marriage of convenience she is left with only one choice. Matchmaker. The problem since human men are so few she'll have to look at more out of the box for husband. More like out of her world.

Severa Trexler married her longtime crush and only love, Calyxander Lockhorst. But instead of fighting for his affection, she chose to act indifferent. Their marriage was already doomed from the moment she said "I do"—because while she loved him, Calyx never loved her back. Yet, the real trouble began when he started uncovering the truth about who she really was—just as Severa began to unravel the reason why he agreed to marry her in the first place. WILL REVISED AND HOPEFULLY, I CAN CONTINUE TO UPDATE

"the mansion is heavily guarded you won’t succeed ” Primo told me as we lay on the bed together. Little Jay is on the cot sleeping and dreaming of his own wonderland. I ignored what Primo just said and went to the drawer for my mask and a small relaxer container. Dropping the mask on the bed I opened the relaxer container which contains a white substance. “ Well Primo you may have taught me how to be heartless because you are my cousin but there’s something I know more better than you ” “ and that is? ” he ask very curious to know what is inside the container. “ how and ways to kill ” I replied and I covered the container sitting down on the bed again. “ Bolanle but you’ve never killed before ” he said with a sigh but I just smile as I wear my boots and grab my mask again. “ hey you should have seen Favour’s face when I stabbed her neck with that bottle I mean it was so lovely ” I said with a cute smile before turning to see his expression which I loved actually. “ are we keeping secrets now? ” he managed to say getting out of his shock. “ you never asked ” I replied fixing my mask perfectly and I hear him just chuckle behind me just proud of his little sister. “ if I may ask what is inside that container? ” finally he did “ well a special type of weapon I got from a friend ” I answered pulling my makeup box. I did the make up perfectly and I brush the wig and glue it to it’s place I turned and cousin can’t seem to recognize me. “ Bolanle I think you should be careful.. you know the.. ” “ I know Primo but not even my mother will recognize me tonight and nothing can stop me ” I opened the container again and rub the substance on my thumb really well. I must get my revenge tonight or never. “ but don’t you think you should take it easy you know the….” before he could complete his statement I’m already out like a flash. * 3hours later * The room is dark except for the light that flickers on and off, the body on the floor stirs as it struggle with the rope and here I come in my real appearance like the devil ? itself. A long flowing gown looks so elegant on me with my long fixed weave that reach my back. He struggles a little more and I remove the gag “ who are you? And why are you doing this to me? ” he cried and that makes me laugh I cut the rope and he just lay like that unable to move again. “ don’t worry you are paralyzed from the waist down you won’t be able to move for some moments ” I said lighting a cigarette. “ Bolanle? ” he said with fear in his voice finally recognizing the devil in front of him smiling and using a knife to draw out some pattern on his face without cutting him. “ don’t worry Kanmi I just wanna play you know the kind of game you’ve been playing ever since we got married ” I said stopping the knife on his neck and cutting him slightly. I lick the blood and from the corner of my eye I can see the horror on his face. “ come to think of it Kanmi today is our tenth wedding anniversary won’t we celebrate? ” I said cutting deeper. To be continued….

The third clause hit his entire being, not like he wanted to in the first place, it stated, 'they would have no physical contact that had to do with the canal desires of man', she could have literally written 'No s*x', this woman was weird. He started to rethink his decision. This synopsis is from the fourth chapter, enjoy dear reader.

Bound

From "can I borrow a kiss for bet" to "It was nice sleeping with you" Ethan and Esmeralda entered the most inconvenient marriage of the century. _______ A commitment-phobic and emotionally unavailable Billionaire. That is the reputation that precedes Ethan Westbury. The words cold and distant don't even begin to describe him. An unwarned kiss made him cross his path with Esmeralda Fox, the eccentric actress. She is sure that the billionaire who has more money than emotions is the devil in disguise. Now, the story gets spicy here. Ethan's grandfather's will inheritance clause had posed a great threat to everything he had achieved so far in his life. Get married before his thirty-fourth birthday or lose everything to his Asshole cousin who would stop at nothing to defeat him. Marrying the emerald-eyed curvy beauty is the only option he had. The problem? He is unable to keep up his distant and cold appeal before the devilish beauty. She is everything he hadn't expected. She is like a typhoon, breaking all of his fences and walls and creeping into his heart like a clawing vine. Suddenly, it's impossible for him to keep up with this marriage of convenience when his contractual wife is nothing but an inconvenience with a capital I.

Life happens they say but we all are responsible for the decisions we make that cause us either pain or pleasure. A lot of times we're so carried away by affluence of life and we forget that happy days don't last forever. This story isn't your regular kind of story. It is a story that will not only make you conscious of the decisions you make in life but to be aware that every decision has its consequences. Relax darlings, CONTRITION is here to tell you that not all that glitters is gold.

One serious mix-up grabbed mia's fantasies from her. mia's elder cousin sister, Liliana, had caused a major mishap that got the whole family arrived wrecked and to save the family, mia assumed the fault of the mishap. In addition, Ronny Paris, Who is Liliana's life partner and prospective spouse, is the child of the old couple who passed on in the mishap. At the point when Ronny found the reason for his folks passing, he bursts into the guaranteed killer's home for a retribution yet things startlingly pivot when mia assumes the fault to save the family. Uninformed that mia is Liliana's cousin sister, Ronny Paris powers mia into a marriage to torment her life and make her compensation for his misfortune. Presently, mia is compelled to wed a savage, coldhearted and merciless man like Ronny inorder to save her family yet this little matter causes an enormous flare-up in the relationship which she imparts to Liliana. mia is hellbent on a cold marriage and things become more convoluted when Ronny Paris brings back another spouse in place of mia.

A young prince gets captivated by a lady bathing in a lake. He also saves her from unexpected crisis and expects an exchange for that. "Only 365 days."He said."After which you will go back home unharmed."He assured her of that."Don't worry about your sister and your friend. They will be provided the things they will need to stay alive. I promise. Just act as my wife . It's the only way I can succeed the throne of Vilgaria." "You saved my life Prince Damien and I thank you for that.As long as those I love will be happy,then it's a deal. Only 365 days. Not more than that. I come back and you become successful."Clara said shyly. "Then it's a deal." Will Clara act as his wife for 365 days or more or not? Tales of romance,lust and drama awaits them. And will they get out peacefully or will the unexpected occur? Ah well...... Be the judge.

Séraphine wants nothing but to get married to her sweetheart fiancé of many years, and it's finally happening with their wedding right around the corner. But her sweetheart Basil isn't such a sweetheart after all. In order to avoid marrying her, Basil set out with Séraphine’s stepsister Elodie to tarnish Séraphine’s innocent reputation in front of the great Basil's household. Everything went amazingly well, and it felt like they had come to their perfect ending until Maynard, Basil's young uncle who's just returned from abroad, declared he would marry Séraphine to cover her shame, and no one had a say over it. He was her one-night stand and held authority over the great Basil's family. Now Séraphine has the most powerful man on her side, but everything isn't always as it glitters; in fact, her world is just starting to wreck. “This whole sham is just to clear your face and nothing more, so don't come asking me for money to pay your father's debts,” Maynard warned Séraphine. But soon, he was the one who went down on one knee to say, “Marry me, Séraphine, and I'll help you.” “I don't want to marry you, Maynard. You're too old for me.” “Even though I pamper you so much, you still won't marry me, Séraphine? That's unfair!”

The newest chapters is on: patreon.com/walker73 One thing is known: Lia is a servant in the Valen family, and she is also Lucas's nanny. Since childhood, she has been taking care of everything for him. Later, he said, "You are just a lowly servant, lost to me. Get out! " Lia truly left, but Lucas, confident in her obedient and well-behaved nature, believed she would return without a care. When they met again, she had become the secretary of a rival, passionately kissing another man, and Lucas was consumed by jealousy. "Darling, come back. Will you come back to me?" he pleaded. That rainy night, Lucas knelt on the ground, humbly begging. Cassius wrapped his arm around her waist and arrogantly declared, "Lucas, Darling is mine." ...... Everyone believed Lia was just Cassius's plaything, waiting for the moment she'd be thrown out. That is, until a video leaked, showing the noble heir of the Ravencroft family tenderly comforting her in his arms. "Baby, be good, bite here," he murmured. ...... Cassius never believed in love at first sight, but for her, it was different. No one knew, but the first time he laid eyes on Lia, his mind was flooded with endless, indescribable thoughts. "When you come to me, I will take you at any cost because my happiness is you, Lia," Cassius vowed.

He looked down at her gripping her cheeks, "I saw you Lalya, smiling as he took your hand taking you away " he said. Her tears flowed down her face, he gripped tighter "Tell me, is it a lie?" he asked. "No" "Then tell me why you left?" his voice was almost a whisper. She sniffed looking into his eyes. "Cause he helps me with something," she said. "And what would that be, my dear wife " his eyes were burning with jealousy. She didn't answer trying to pull away from him. Noticing he smirked and shifted throwing her down on the bed. "You can't answer 'cause it's not decent at all" he got on top of her ripping her clothes off as he asked if that was how her lover did it. She cried out trying to push him away but failed. "AM PREGNANT" she yelled. The movement around her stopped. She opened her eyes to see her husband frozen in place. "What did you say?" he asked. No one has ever said marriage was a bed of roses. It might be to some but it's never perfect. We always have to try harder and love harder for it to work. But that is for normal marriages unlike Layla's. How does marriage between a lonely, troubled girl and a Vampire who does not know anything about love work?. He wants to learn to love just for her but her heart is closed off. She wants freedom and nothing of his love, but something growing inside of her won't let her. Will love bloom between two completely different people or destroy them?