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Snow bites deeper than steel, and cages leave scars no eyes can see. Q97 is not a boy with a name—he is a number, an experiment carved from cruelty in the underground labs by vampires. In a world where hybrids are treated as disposable tools, his only hope is escape. Guided by the secret writings of those who came before him, he follows a path dug by rabbits and buried in whispers, chasing freedom through tunnels that lead toward human lands. But freedom has a price: the moment he crosses the border, he can never return. Never again to the castle’s red spires. Never again to the rose garden. Never again to the one vampire who gave him warmth when the world froze him numb. Sir Draven—the quiet gardener with golden eyes who carved clumsy little sculptures of ice just for him. Roses that melted by morning. A kindness that should not have existed. A memory Q97 cannot take with him, yet cannot leave behind. This is not a story of quick love or easy salvation. It is a slow journey of survival, longing, and fragile bonds that burn against the cold. A tale for those who believe that even in the darkest experiments, even under cages and snow, a single rose can bloom. ***** This is a slowburn, character-driven story. If you love emotional depth, healing & growing arcs, and found-family themes, this is for you. Stick around past chapter 10, that's when the heart of the story begins to unfold. Warning: mpreg, almost all male experiments have wombs. Please proceed with caution if you are uncomfortable. Romance will start when MC is older, Thank you ^^

After losing his family one night, Ren disappeared from everyone—including his best friend, Kai. Months later, he returns as if nothing happened… but the past he ran from is still there. Hina isn’t convinced. Along with her friends, she starts noticing the cracks he’s trying to hide. The closer they get, the more they uncover—not just about his past, but about the choices he made. Friendships begin to fall apart. Trust slowly breaks. And the truth threatens to destroy what little remains. Because sometimes… running away isn’t the worst thing you can do. Sometimes, it’s what you did before you ran that matters.

Ileana Thorne can’t stand being touched, every contact makes her feel sick and uneasy. But one accidental brush with Severus Snape changes something she can’t explain. Where others make her recoil, his presence feels strangely warm and calming… almost addictive. What starts as simple curiosity, slowly turns into something deeper. An intense, slow-burning connection between two lonely minds who know they should stay away from each other… but can’t stop being drawn closer.

To save her younger sister, Jiang Mumu came to the continent of Teyvat, allowing her seven split identities to grow independently. Once the main plot began, she frantically collected emotional feedback from players and game characters. In Mondstadt, she was Diluc's only sister, an unofficial member of the Knights of Favonius, the beloved darling of all Mondstadt, and even on good terms with La Signora... In Liyue, she was the youngest Kaiyang overseeing the Millelith, dedicating herself to Liyue's security. She forged deep bonds with Ningguang, Ganyu, and others... In Inazuma, she was Kuki Shinobu's younger sister, naturally carefree and optimistic. She joined the Arataki Gang alongside her sister, and everyone in Inazuma adored her... In Sumeru, she was the scholar most vehemently opposed to the Great Sage, constantly plotting to knock him unconscious with a blunt instrument. She was also Alhaitham's student... In Fontaine, she served as Furina's bodyguard and confidante, renowned for her exceptional culinary skills... In Natlan, she was Kinich's older sister by mere minutes, the Scions of the Canopy chosen, possessing extraordinary martial prowess... In Snezhnaya, she was Tartaglia's younger sister. She joined the Fatui under the Captain's command, with Tartaglia constantly trying to poach her for his own schemes... They were all her. Because of the butterfly's fluttering wings, their fates were tragic, becoming the "white moonlight" of players and characters alike... - Title: 哭泣假面 Author: 莺又 TL:SpyTL Cover: WiseTL

Hebner Grand spent a lifetime as a shadow, a powerless human forced to bow before the whims of the gifted. When the abyss finally offered him a choice—to be a savior or a scourge—he chose to burn the world that broke him. Now, as the absolute Demon Lord, his word is law and his power is unrivaled. Hannah McKay is a brilliant scientist driven by a single, desperate goal: Project Y- a goal born not only from duty, but from a loss that still haunts her. Her life’s work depends on creating a serum to pacify the aggressive demon hordes, and the final, vital ingredient is the genetic material of the Demon Lord himself. She has successfully harvested from every lower demon tier, but Hebner is a statistical anomaly. Despite the endless parade of succubi and sirens sent to his bed, he remains unmoved. He never releases; his body is a fortress that denies pleasure and refuses to surrender its seed. Desperate to save what remains of humanity, Hannah infiltrates the dark palace disguised as a lowly human servant. She knows the risks: Hebner harbors a visceral, cold hatred for her kind, viewing humans as the cause of his early misery. Her mission is simple but dangerous: 1. Seduce the most powerful being in existence. 2. Trigger a physical release that no one else has managed to elicit. 3. Harvest the sperm sample necessary to complete Project Y. As Hannah navigates the halls of the demon palace, she finds that Hebner isn't just a monster—he is a man fueled by a deep-seated ache for the respect he was never shown. When she finally catches his eye, the friction between his hatred for humans and his undeniable, carnal curiosity creates a volatile spark. Hannah expected a cold extraction. She didn't expect the overwhelming intensity of a king who has held back his desires for an eternity. To get the sperm sample she needs, she must break through his iron self-control, but in doing so, she risks falling for the very demon she intended to neutralize. In a world of shadows and power, their union becomes a battle of wills.

BOOK TWO OF THE HAMILTON SERIES WARNING: A Regency Era novel. Adult content with detailed smut…Read at you own risk⚠️⛔️ Genre: Historical Romance / Smut / Enemies-to-Lovers / Mystery / Comedy / Found family [Book Two of the Hamilton Series. Can be read as a standalone, but better enjoyed after Lady Ines’ Scandalous Hobby.] To the world, Duke Rowan Hamilton is the perfect gentleman. But in the bedroom, he is a man possessed. Rowan Hamilton has it all: a Ducal title, the face of a fallen angel, and a smile that makes debutantes faint. He is the "Golden Duke"—charming, responsible, and utterly adored by society. But it’s all a lie. Beneath the coats and polite manners, Rowan is a man haunted by a ghost. For three years, he has remained faithful to the memory of a masked woman who stole a kiss, bested him at a game of chance, and vanished into the night. He doesn't want any one as his wife; he wants her. When his domineering aunt tires of his bachelorhood, she hires London’s most notorious underground matchmaker to force the issue. Enter Miss Delaney Kingsley. She is sharp-tongued, infuriatingly competent, and entirely unimpressed by his title. Her mission? To drag Rowan to the altar with the season’s "Diamond," Lady Celine, within three months to collect the juicy payment Rowan’s aunt had to offer. Rowan intends to fire the meddlesome woman. But when Delaney looks at him with those hazel, intelligent eyes and orders him around like a young lad, he feels the first spark of life he’s felt in years. He decides to play her game. He will let her find him a wife. But he has no intention of choosing anyone even Lady Celine. "You were hired to find me a Duchess, Miss Kingsley. But the only person I want in my duchy and in my bed... is you." As mysteries turn into forbidden nights and the bickering turns into scorching passion, Rowan begins to suspect that his matchmaker is hiding a secret of her own. She moves like a shadow, handles a rifle like a soldier, and tastes exactly like the ghost he’s been hunting for three years. What to Expect: * High Stake Mystery: They try to untangle themselves from the Farrington’s trap. * The Golden Retriever Duke: Who turns into a possessive Alpha behind closed doors. * The Matchmaker Trope: She’s trying to marry him off; he’s trying to take her clothes off. * High Heat: Slow burn that explodes into intense smut. * Competence Kink: He falls harder every time she bosses him around. * Cameos: Featuring the chaotic domestic life of Duchess Ines and Duke Carcel (and their baby Harry!). Excerpt: "Your Grace, please focus," Delaney snapped, adjusting his cravat with efficient, gloved hands. "Lady Celine is waiting in the ballroom. You must look at her as if she is the only woman in the world." Rowan caught her wrist, stopping her movements. He stepped into her space, backing her against the heavy oak door of the study, his "Golden Boy" mask slipping to reveal the hunger beneath. "And how, exactly, does one do that, Miss Kingsley?" he whispered, his voice rough. "Show me." "I—I cannot show you, It I s not in my place to—" "Then teach me," he growled, lowering his head until his lips brushed the sensitive skin of her neck. "Teach me how to pretend I am not burning alive every time you walk into a room."

Rayen - I didn't want wife, I need a mother for my child. Sneha - you want a wife, but I want choice. She never asked to be chosen. She was forced to survive being kept. Sneha stepped into Rayen Raizada’s life during its darkest hour— a coma, a child who needed a mother, and a world ruled by power, fear, and obsession. What began as duty slowly turned into attachment, and attachment into a love neither of them was prepared for. Rayen is dangerous, controlling, and broken by loss. Sneha is quiet, resilient, and stronger than she believes. Between them stands a past soaked in blood, a child who fears being abandoned, and secrets that refuse to stay buried. When love, motherhood, and vengeance collide, Sneha must fight not only for her life—but for the fragile family she built from ashes. This is not a soft love story. It is about possession, sacrifice, healing, and choosing love even when it hurts. A dark romance about a woman who was caged— and the man who had to learn how to let her breathe.

Iren Hale signs the contract because he has no choice. Drowning in debt and facing consequences he can’t escape, he accepts a deal offered by Kael Ardent a powerful man who doesn’t explain much and doesn’t ask twice. The terms are simple on paper stability, protection, discretion. What the contract doesn’t say is how completely it will rearrange Iren’s life. Kael doesn’t demand affection. He doesn’t force intimacy. He only assumes obedience. Control comes quietly through routines, rules framed as care, and choices that stop feeling like choices at all. Iren tells himself it’s temporary. That he’s trading time for safety. That this isn’t ownership. But when the contract begins to feel safer than freedom, and walking away hurts more than staying, Iren realizes the real danger was never the paper he signed. It was the man who believed consent, once given, never expires. PATREON- https://www.patreon.com/cw/Bakubabe_1

Alina gave everything to her marriage—her youth, her dreams, her name. She stood beside Darius when he was nothing but a rising CEO with ambition and debt. Then one evening, he calmly handed her divorce papers. “This marriage no longer makes sense.” No betrayal. No shouting. Just a clean, calculated decision—because she no longer added value to his life. Alina left quietly. With no money. No connections. No place in society. Everyone thought she was finished. What no one knew… was that Alina had never been weak. Years later, when Darius faces the most brutal corporate war of his career, the rival destroying his empire has a name he never expected to see again. Alina. Cold. Elegant. Untouchable. No longer his wife—but his equal. Now, as his company collapses and regret keeps him awake at night, Darius realizes the truth far too late— The woman he discarded didn’t disappear. She came back to stand across the boardroom table from him. And this time… she will never kneel again.

Brutally Yours — Vincenzo: The Mafia He was never meant to have him… but he chose him anyway—and that was his biggest mistake. Ethan Carter lives two lives. By day, he’s a doctor—saving lives with steady hands and a calm heart. By night, he’s the CEO of the most powerful company in the country. Controlled. Untouchable. Safe. Until Vincenzo Moretti walks into his world— bleeding, dangerous, and impossible to ignore. A man feared by many. A man who belongs to violence, power… and darkness. --- What starts as something temporary— a trial, a risk, a mistake— turns into something neither of them can control. Because Vincenzo doesn’t love gently. He claims. He protects. He destroys. But some love was never meant to survive in a world like his. So he leaves. Not because he stopped loving him… but because he loved him too much to stay. A year later— when distance has turned into silence, and silence into something unbearable. he comes back. Not as a shadow this time. But as a man ready to protect what he once walked away from. In a world of danger, power, and choices that leave scars— will love be enough? Or will it ruin them both? Mafia × Doctor/CEO Possessive Love Angst | Separation | Reunion BL Romance | Side Couple Happy Ending

Title: Holding You Through the Storm Lu Zhen has never believed in love. To him, attachment is nothing more than a temporary illusion—something that always ends in betrayal, abandonment, or pain. So he keeps his distance, builds his walls, and never lets anyone get close enough to see what’s beneath. Until Lin Xu. Warm, patient, and quietly persistent, Lin Xu enters his life without force—just presence. He notices the things no one else does. The forced smiles. The silence behind Lu Zhen’s coldness. And instead of walking away, he stays. At first, Lu Zhen doesn’t understand it. Then he gets used to it. And before he realizes it… he starts needing it. But for someone who has only ever known pain, love feels more like a threat than a comfort. So when things begin to matter too much— when Lin Xu becomes too important— Lu Zhen does the only thing he knows how to do. He pushes him away. Hard. Left with nothing but silence and regret, Lu Zhen is forced to face a truth he’s been running from his entire life: Some people don’t leave because they want to… they leave because you make them. When fate brings them face to face again, Lin Xu is no longer the same person who stayed without question. And this time, love isn’t something Lu Zhen can take for granted. To have him back, he’ll have to learn something he never did before— How to stay. How to trust. How to love without breaking everything he touches. Because some storms don’t just destroy you… some force you to rebuild. And this time— Lu Zhen doesn’t want to face it alone. Tagline: Through pain, through fear, through everything—you are mine.

Kyle has spent years learning how to be invisible. It’s easier that way — no expectations, no mistakes, no one looking too closely. And it worked. Until Darren walks in. He doesn’t force his way in or try to fix anything. He doesn’t ask Kyle to change. He just… stays — close enough to be felt, not close enough to be understood. And somehow, that’s worse. Because Kyle starts to notice things he was never supposed to notice: the silence shifting, the space between them narrowing, himself — responding. This isn’t a story about love at first sight. It’s about attention, about safety that doesn’t feel conditional — and what happens when someone becomes a place you don’t want to leave.

[Warning: Mature Content R-18+ | BL] A manipulative stepson uses his innocent "good boy" persona to seduce his strict stepfather, slowly eliminating anyone who stands in the way of his obsession. ----- To the outside world, Leo is the perfect stepson. With his bright green eyes, shy smile, and helpful nature, he is the picture of innocence—a "good boy" who just wants to make his family proud. To Damon Blackwood, Leo is a source of confusion. His stepson is clinging, affectionate, and dangerously beautiful. As Leo starts his internship at Damon’s company, the boundaries between stepfather and stepson, boss and intern, begin to blur. Damon thinks he is the one in control. He thinks he can discipline the boy, teach him boundaries, and keep their relationship professional. He has no idea that every "mistake" Leo makes is calculated. Every brush of skin is a trap. Leo doesn't want a father. He wants a Master. And he is willing to destroy anyone who stands in the way of that fantasy. As a strange illness takes hold of his wife, Damon finds himself falling deeper into Leo’s web of lust and lies. By the time he realizes the "good boy" is actually a monster, it might be too late to escape. "I'll be good, Daddy. Just don't look at anyone else." ----- Author Note: This story contains dark themes, obsessive behavior, and moral ambiguity. Characters are NOT related by blood. The relationship is between a stepfather and stepson. ** Let's connect: Instagram: dolly_.roma Discord: DollyRoma#7887

“Say it… just once” her voice barely held together “that I meant something to you” Liam looked at her And said nothing That silence ruined her more than any lie ever could Everly Carver spent her life being the girl no one chose The disappointment The invisible one Until him Liam Lincoln doesn’t do love Doesn’t do attachment Doesn’t repeat mistakes He takes what he wants And walks away before it can matter But Everly wasn’t supposed to stay And she wasn’t supposed to break him in ways he couldn’t name What started as nothing turned into something neither of them could control Tension that burned too slow Moments that felt too real A connection that refused to stay casual She fell He refused to “Then I’ll go” she whispered And this time She didn’t look back He thought she’d return They always did She didn’t Years later, she stands in front of him again Not as the girl he left behind But as the one thing he never managed to forget And this time Silence might not save him

She lost everything because of him—her reputation, her future, her pride. Years later, he returns with power, money, and a contract marriage she cannot refuse. One year. No love. No emotions. She marries the man who ruined her, not knowing whether this marriage is revenge… or the beginning of something far more dangerous.

⚠️ THIS BOOK CONTAINS MATURE CONTENT ⚠️ He had everything. He had reached the pinnacle of fame. His name was a household name. Everything he touched turned to gold. Every movie or drama he worked on gained success. It was 1999 midnight was fast approaching and people were skeptical that the world would end when the clock struck midnight. Then he fell. He fell off his balcony into a cold dark swimming pool covered in ice. But fate had more in store for him. He woke up twenty five years later in a struggling twenty-three-year-old body. ******* A story that follows sunghoon(haru ) through this new life, alongside Raiven a top kpop idol, as they redisvover what love and friendship truly is. ******* ​"I love you. All of you," Haru whispered, his forehead resting against Raiven’s. His arm remained anchored around Raiven's waist, holding him steady, pulling him close with a gentleness that suggested he was afraid even the slightest force might break the man beneath him. ​Raiven let out a shaky breath, closing his eyes as he surrendered to Haru's warm embrace. ​Haru buried his face in the crook of Raiven’s neck, his breath warm against the skin. ​"If you keep saying things like that, I might just have to pin you down and fuck you again," Raiven murmured, a small, tired smirk tugging at his lips. ​Haru let out a soft, melodic chuckle, his lips grazing Raiven’s pulse point. Raiven’s skin reacted instantly, a shiver racing through him. He held his breath, his grip on Haru tightening as he fought to savor every ounce of proximity and warmth. ​He held on as if Haru were a ghost that might dissipate at any moment. He was terrified that if he let go, this would all prove to be an illusion,that he would be left in the cold again. That Haru wouldn't be his anymore. ​He wasn't ready to give up the sight of Haru’s beauty, or the way Haru whimpered and moaned his name as he worshipped his body. He had grown to adore Haru's quirks,the old-fashioned phrases that slipped from his tongue, the way his eyes danced with a century's worth of glee and curiosity. ​But most of all, Raiven was afraid that if Haru looked just a little bit closer, he would see the truth: exactly how much he had come to mean to him. **** I PLACED ⚠️ ON CHAPTERS THAT CONTAIN EXPLICIT CONTENT.

One kiss. One curse. Bond her to misery. She was meant to die. He was never meant to love. Missy's life ended in betrayal—by the man she trusted, by the people she worked for and served with everything she had. She lost everything—her career, her dignity, her love ... and finally her life. But death does not take her. Saved by a mysterious man who appeared whenever death reached for her, she didn't realize she had already crossed a line no living soul should survive. But he is not a savior. He is Raven.

Xiangge grew up in a golden cage. The man who raised him was also the one who destroyed his world. Emperor Mingxuan had killed his parents, taken his throne, and kept him close for eighteen years. No questions were allowed. No answers were given. Silence became Xiangge’s inheritance. To the empire, Mingxuan was a tyrant. To Xiangge, he was everything: jailer, protector, and the only warmth left in a life built from ashes. Until 'it' appeared. 'It' wanted Xiangge’s life. And Mingxuan, for the first time in eighteen years, looked afraid. That's when Xiangge realized: he'd never known his gege at all. The empire is burning. The truth is rising. To keep Xiangge alive, Mingxuan will offer everything he owns: his throne, his blood, his secrets. But some truths kill more surely than any blade. Love protects. Love destroys. This one has done both since the night the magnolia blossoms fell.

As an omega, Yolan’s only regret in life was being engaged to a heartless alpha – someone whom his heart yearned for until his last breath. That’s why, when the wish granted by God’s game of chess became his, Yolan chose to turn back time – to break ties with that heartless man. And so he did. Until Haide suddenly came into his second life, giving him love he never thought he needed. But fate was ever so cruel. Once he started a new life, God once again ripped apart his hope to gain happiness. Now Yolan had to play God’s game once again. One where all his past relations were haunting him. . I only post on Webnovel and Scribblehub [CONTENT WARNING : Contains depictions of non-consensual elements, kidnapping, violence, and other mature content. The first two warnings are NOT done by the main love interest, but please be a wise reader and proceed with caution. This is a work of fiction and doesn’t reflect the author’s beliefs.]

[Note: A story of personal growth, social satire, and art that stings. Not for those seeking a shallow romance.] At the prestigious Hathor Academy, image isn’t just about looks—it’s the ultimate currency. Suri is a 16-year-old photography student with a dangerous gift: her camera can capture anyone’s soul. But in a world ruled by the elite, she will soon discover that talent is the cheapest thing she has to offer. She entered seeking a ribbon of honor. The Director let her in seeking an experiment. In this viper’s nest where image is law and privilege suffocates, Suri is the "adversity" designed to shatter the status quo. Surrounded by monsters with angel faces, Suri must decide: Expose the cracks in others, or protect her own humanity? Because at Hathor, even being human comes with a price. And not everyone can afford to pay it.