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It all began with one challenge. Kairo, the untouchable king of campus. A cocky, magnetic heartbreaker every girl dreams of. A walking sin with a smirk that ruins and a charm that destroys. A Casanova who collects hearts like trophies… and never keeps one for long. Then there’s Sara, the quiet nerd who loved him in silence. Not just his body, not just the fantasy every other girl wanted, she longed for all of him. His heart. His soul. His love. But when a challenge pulled them together, his goal was to win the game. Hers was to win him. And somewhere in between, everything changed. What was supposed to be fun became chaos, twisting Sara’s already fragile life into a disaster she never saw coming. Yet, when everything crumbles, she clings to the only thing that keeps her alive, her secret blessing. Her heartbeat. Her reason to keep going.

Two best friends. Two accidental crimes. One city that never forgets a face. Scholarship students sky and Phuvit thought moving from their quiet hometown to the neon-lit chaos of Bangkok would be their fresh start. They were wrong. When sky accidentally stumbles into a restricted VIP lounge and lands on the lap of Rome —the cold, lethally handsome heir to a Mafia empire—he doesn't cower. He delivers a stinging slap and a tongue-lashing that leaves the "Mafia King" stunned and obsessed. Sky thinks he escaped; Rome thinks he’s found a new toy. Across town, Phuvit is just trying to survive his shift at a convenience store when he crosses paths with Pond, the billionaire heir to the country’s biggest fortune. After a clumsy colleague spills coffee on Ace's designer shoes, Ace demands a humiliating apology. Phuvit stands his ground, throwing a few bills at the "spoiled brat" and walking away with his head high. The nightmare begins on the first day of university. Sky and Phuvit realize their tormentors don't just attend their school—they own it. From the lecture halls of Bangkok’s elite to the high-stakes boardrooms of the corporate world, the game of cat-and-mouse is just beginning. In a world where money buys everything, can a sharp tongue and a smart mind survive the hearts of men who are used to owning the world? They expected a fight for their freedom—but they never expected a miracle that would change their lives, and the laws of nature, forever.

They say Lagos is a city that never sleeps, but for Laura Okoye, it's the city where dreams go to die under the weight of a scandal she didn't start. Overnight, she went from a rising professional to a social pariah, buried in debts and watching her father's legacy crumble. Then comes Jason Quinn. He is the king of the Lagos skyline—cold, untouchable, and calculated. He doesn't offer a shoulder to cry on; he offers a pen and a twenty-page contract. He needs a wife to secure a merger; she needs a miracle to survive. The terms are simple: Two years. No feelings. A heavy settlement at the end. But there's a secret Jason hasn't accounted for: Laura has loved him in the quiet spaces of her heart for years. To Jason, this is just another business acquisition. He expects a submissive bride who will play her part and disappear into the background of his glass-and-steel empire. What he gets is a woman with a spine of iron and a heart that refuses to stay silent. As the lines between a fake marriage and a dark obsession begin to blur, Laura realizes that the man who saved her might be the very one who destroys her. Because in Jason's world, everything has a price—and he's decided that the price for her freedom is her soul. In this game of power, someone has to break. And Laura is tired of being the one in pieces.

Five years ago, Elena Moore died in a car accident—pregnant and heartbroken. In her final moments, she could still feel the faint heartbeat of her unborn child. Now, five years later, she wakes up in a hospital—reborn, with a five-year-old son, Ethan Moore. Hiding her true identity, Elena lives a quiet life, determined never to be found by the man who once shattered her world—Adrian Blackwood, the cold, untouchable heir of The Blackwood Group. But fate plays a cruel joke. One rainy night, Ethan saves a stranger from a car accident— and that man is none other than Adrian himself. When Adrian meets the boy’s gaze, he freezes. Those eyes... they’re just like hers. And Ethan whispers to his mother, > “Mommy, that’s the mysterious man from my dreams… He’s my daddy.” The hidden wife returns— and destiny is ready to reunite what fate once tore apart.

[Warning: This story contains explicit adult content and dark romance themes. It features a strong female lead and a dominant male lead. Expect dangerous plot twists ahead.] slow burn ---------------------- Julie pov I screamed at him as I tried to break free from the grip of his hands to reach for his belt, his body, anything belonging to him: "I don't care! I want you to fuck me now... do you understand?" ///////////////////////// Robert pov She said defiantly: "I'll do it myself," and placed her trembling fingers on her pussy. I pounced on her and gripped her hands tightly: "What are you doing, you crazy girl?!" She screamed as she tried to escape: "Let me go to get rid of this agony! If you don't want to fuck me, let me save myself!" I was pressing on her hands to restrain her, and she took advantage of my proximity and kissed me hungrily. I pulled my lips away from her with difficulty, while my body was screaming to throw myself on top of her and touch every inch of her. I was burning too, seeing her in this miserable state. She looked into my eyes deeply and said in a tone that made my world reel: "Robert... take my virginity... make me scream your name, Robert." ___________________ I'm Julie Michael I went with my father to a luxurious restaurant in New York, but I never left with him.My father sold me to a mafia king who owns a VIP club that rents out girls only to politicians and celebrities. On a lower floor of a world that doesn’t exist on any map, The girls are imprisoned in royal suites, prepared solely to please the clients, with no hope of escape. I was sold to Robert Cross, a billionaire who buys people for the joy of breaking them.But I refuse to break under his hands. In Robert Cross’s world, everything has a price tag. I was his most expensive purchase, and I intend to be his most dangerous mistake. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ - "You bought my body, but you will not buy my submission," Julie spat. Robert leaned in, his voice a dark hiss: "Commodities don't need to like their masters, Julie... It’s enough that I took a liking to you and bought you, sweetheart." ______________ Adult content only Dark Romance Twisted

A top Wall Street elite is reborn in Japan in 1985 only to face an immediate family bankruptcy crisis. Unfazed, Saionji Satsuki treats it like a max-level player entering a beginner’s stage. It is a pivotal moment in history: the Plaza Accord has yet to be signed, the yen is on the verge of a dramatic rise, and Japan’s bubble economy is just beginning to take shape. Opportunities are everywhere for those who can see what’s coming. Using her foresight, Satsuki makes her first fortune by shorting the U.S. dollar. She then dominates the stock market, exiting just before the crash, and reinvests heavily in real estate across Japan. From there, she builds the Saionji Group into a vast empire spanning semiconductors, the internet, military technology, and pharmaceuticals. When the bubble finally bursts and Japan enters decades of economic stagnation, the Saionji family stands alone at the top—its influence woven into every aspect of life, from birth to death. This is translation novel RAW : 重生东京：从华族千金到世界财阀

Lillian Parker has always been independent and driven — but working as Sebastian Wolfe’s secretary at Sovereign is no easy task. Brilliant, ruthless, and demanding, Sebastian built the company from the brink of collapse at the age of eighteen, and he expects perfection… from everyone, especially her. When a personal betrayal leaves Lillian shaken and exhausted, she never expects the cold, sharp CEO to notice. Yet behind his icy exterior, Sebastian sees more than she realizes — and his silent, unexpected gestures hint at something neither of them is ready to admit. Late nights, impossible deadlines, and unspoken emotions blur the line between enemies and something far more complicated.

"They treated her like a toy. She became the Master." In a world of cold boardrooms and ruthless empires, Elena vane is a name spoken in whispers. She is the "Ice Queen" who appeared out of nowhere to dismantle the city’s elite. She doesn't want a crown—she is building her own, piece by bloody piece. Elena has buried her heart and replaced it with a blade. Every business move she makes is a step toward a reckoning that no one sees coming. She entered the arena expecting enemies to crush, but she didn’t expect a predator who would rather worship her than fight her. Alex Valois is the undisputed King of the corporate world—a man who knows no mercy. To Sofia, he is the ultimate rival to be defeated. To Alex, she is the only mystery worth solving, a goddess whose cold eyes hold a fire he’s never seen. As elena prepares for her final act of revenge against a past that refuses to stay buried, she realizes the most dangerous man in the city might be her only salvation. The King has met his match. The hunt for the truth has just begun. [WARNING: MATURE CONTENT 18+] This story contains dark themes, including violence, revenge, and mature romantic situations. Reader discretion is advised.

Nayeon Park is a twenty-four year old girl who has had a difficult past and lives with her cousin. All she wants is to be wealthy and successful but her perspective changes when she becomes attracted to the CEO of Amazing water. She eventually looses her job after working there but she soon takes up love as an occupation.

Black Lady tells the story of Linda Lee, a young woman whose life falls apart after the murder of her father, Harrison Olu. The killer isn’t a stranger—it’s her own uncle, Marcus Olu, a man driven by greed and ambition. Linda refuses to let grief destroy her. Instead, she trains hard in karate, ready to fight back against anyone who threatens her. With her close friends Sofia, Alex, and the mysterious Jae Min, she digs into her family’s secrets and prepares for the battles ahead. But Marcus won’t stop until she’s gone. He sends assassins and sets traps, determined to crush her before she can rise against him. In the middle of all this, Linda clashes with William Adams—the arrogant heir who pushes every one of her buttons. What starts as constant fights slowly shifts into an attraction she doesn’t want to admit. Now Linda is caught between enemies who want her dead, a love she doesn’t trust, and the weight of her own past. If she wants to survive, she’ll have to decide whether to give in to the darkness or rise above it as someone no one can silence.

Synopsis Five years ago, Ayesha’s heart was shattered by the man she loved the most. Without any explanation, Arian Khan disappeared from her life, leaving behind nothing but pain and unanswered questions. Trying to move on, Ayesha eventually agrees to a contract marriage with the cold and powerful billionaire CEO, Ryan Chowdhury. For Ryan, marriage is nothing more than a business deal. No love. No emotions. Just a contract. But just when Ayesha begins to accept her new life… Her past suddenly returns. Arian Khan is back. And this time, he refuses to let her go. Now Ayesha is trapped between her mysterious husband and the man who once broke her heart. But the truth she doesn’t know is far more dangerous… Because Arian never left her by choice. And Ryan Chowdhury is hiding a secret that could destroy all three of them. In a world of power, betrayal, and revenge… Who will Ayesha choose? Her past love… or her present husband?

Meherin Rahman’s world is collapsing—her father’s company is on the verge of bankruptcy, and time is running out. The only lifeline? Ryan Khan, the city’s cold, ruthless CEO, who offers salvation… for a price. A six-month marriage contract. A life in his luxurious, perilous world. Secrets, danger, and enemies lurking in the shadows. And a man whose icy eyes hide a dark obsession. In a game where power rules, love is a weapon, and every choice could cost her heart—or her life—Meherin must survive the ultimate contract. Will she surrender to desire, or will danger claim everything she holds dear?

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

"In her first life, she was a pawn. In this one, she'll be the player." She was destroyed overnight. Accused of corporate fraud. Branded a traitor. Watched by the entire city as her reputation collapsed beneath flashing cameras and ruthless headlines. The evidence came from Knox Global. From the empire ruled by Adrian Knox — the most untouchable CEO in the industry. Her fiancé. He never publicly defended her. But he never looked away either. When she opens her eyes, she’s back one year before the scandal. Before the forged documents. Before the boardroom betrayal. Before her name became a headline. This time, Elara Vale remembers everything. The directors who switched sides too easily. The investigation that moved too quickly. The silence that felt more deliberate than guilt. Was Adrian Knox the architect of her destruction— Or the only one fighting a war she never saw? She won't beg. She won't break. Because in a world built on secrets-- Love is either your greatest weakness... Or your sharpest weapon. As she steps back into a world of billion-dollar deals and silent corporate battles, one thing is certain: She won’t be the pawn again. And this time, she’s watching him too.

Creditor: noun. A person to whom money is owed. Rahul Malhotra became my creditor for 500 rupees in the college library. I became his debtor with 73 rupees in my bag. I thought I'd repay him and forget him. But creditors like him don't collect money. They collect people. He paid my printout bills and said "add it to your tab." He fought my bullies and growled "she's in MY group." He drops me 2 streets before home and says "people talk." His dadi sends me rajma chawal because "you look hungry, beta." He says I'm charity. But he looks at me like I'm the only thing in his billion-dollar world that he can't buy. I am Isha Sharma. Scholarship student. Net worth: 73 rupees. He is Rahul Malhotra. Billionaire heir. Net worth: Priceless. He is my creditor. But why does it feel like I own him? A slow-burn, college, class-difference romance where a 500 rupee debt became a lifetime obsession. Warning: Contains a possessive billionaire who doesn't know the word 'no', and a broke girl who won't learn the word 'yes'.

The much-awaited “engagement of the year” brings together two powerful business families—the Browns and the Ashfords—in a dazzling display of wealth, status, and ambition. As elite guests gather and alliances quietly form beneath the glamour, Sherly Brown stands at the center of it all, poised to be engaged to the charismatic and influential heir, Harry Ashford—a man she has secretly admired for years. But behind Sherly’s composed exterior lies a past marked by betrayal, loss, and isolation within her own family. While the world sees her as a fortunate heiress stepping into a fairy tale, Sherly knows she is merely a figure in a carefully maintained illusion. As the celebration reaches its peak, an unexpected tension grips the hall—Harry is nowhere to be found. Whispers spread, unease grows, and the perfect evening begins to fracture. Just as doubt takes hold, Sherly receives a chilling message that shatters her hopes and hints at a devastating truth. When the doors finally open, what awaits is not the beginning of a dream—but the unraveling of one.

**This book is participating in the Webnovel Spirit Awards for the first time. please do check it out there.** One night. One betrayal. One ruthless savior. In a single night, Evelyn Meyers went from the city’s Golden Heiress to a homeless outcast. Her fiancé didn’t just break her heart, he shattered her world. Framed by her best friend and waking up in the bed of a cold-blooded stranger, Evelyn’s nightmare was only beginning. Her grandmother is dead. Her father is behind bars. And the only man who can save her is the one she should fear most. "Sign the contract, Evelyn. Become my wife, and I will give you the heads of everyone who wronged you." The deal is simple: Vengeance in exchange for her freedom. He offers her a throne built on the ruins of her enemies,. He is ruthless. He is possessive. And he is the only one who can help her burn the world down. But as Evelyn navigates the path of revenge, she discovers that her husband’s love might be more dangerous than her enemies’ hate.

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.

Luna always thought her life was ordinary—until a single car accident changed everything. Waking up with fragmented memories, she discovers a shadow from her past is watching her, someone who knows her in ways even she doesn’t. Bound by a one-year contract marriage to the enigmatic and fiercely protective Ethan, Luna finds herself caught between buried secrets, a mysterious figure from her childhood, and the truth about her father—a truth someone wants to keep hidden at all costs. As memories resurface and danger closes in, Luna must decide who to trust: the man sworn to protect her, or the ghost of her past who knows her better than she knows herself. One year. One contract. One chance at survival—and love.