Secret Crush

A change of epochs is coming, the nineteenth century from the Deposition of Kaphaeris is coming to an end, the twentieth century is already on the threshold. Starkrar, like the entire Meskian Empire, is preparing for the celebration of the bright holiday of Yule, to say goodbye to the old age and welcome the new one. But not only fog and frost walk along the snow-covered streets of the night capital. Something inhuman is hiding in the dirty alleys of the slums, waiting for its victims. Bloody massacres horrify the subjects of the empire, inflaming interspecies hatred, high-ranking officials die mysterious deaths in their own mansions, secret service agents disappear without a trace, and out of nowhere terrorists commit one horrific terrorist attack after another. Someone decided to shake the throne under the sacred person of the Emperor. Someone longs for the fall of Messiah. By the will of the monarch, Brian el'Moria - half-breed tencris, master of dark deeds and the first detective of the empire - takes up the investigation. From now on, he must either uncover the plot of a nameless enemy, or die.

Daisy, a gifted young writer on the verge of turning 18, should be celebrating her birthday and preparing for the book contest that could change her life. Instead, she’s haunted by nightmares of a faceless man with a dagger and the terrifying feeling that her future holds more shadows than light. When Daisy and her friends arrive at Shadows Empire for a vacation getaway, excitement quickly turns to dread. Strange visions plague Daisy, the house reveals a dark past, and a mysterious book "Enshrouded Secret" demands that each of them confess their hidden sins. Refuse, and the price is death. As shocking truths spill out betrayals, forbidden affairs, dark pasts, the bonds of friendship begin to shatter. But Daisy soon realizes she is more deeply tied to the horror than anyone else. The nightmares, the book, the blood, they’re all connected to her. Now, with her friends dropping one by one, Daisy must face the chilling question: is she fighting the darkness in the house, or is the darkness inside her?

Theodora, is an ancient ferocious witch who happens to be the most powerful witch that has ever lived on the shores of Hilton Bale, which is an ancient abandoned village that is encircled by a great sea. She strikes a deal with young Daniel who she assumes is a mere powerless mortal, having no idea that his identity is different from who he claims to be. A secret that even Daniel knows nothing about. With the deep motive of "I'll surely make you beg for your life while crawling on your knees," in their hearts, they battle fiercely with volatile hatred burning between them. But will fate have a twist on them, in spite of them blaming each other for the death of their loved ones? Can love actually be birthed out of hatred? Who is young Daniel? Will he be able to survive the evil enterprises of Theodora, the witch? All these and many more will be revealed in this mind-blowing novel. Do sit back, grab your popcorn, and enjoy.

“They only notice when you’re shining, but they never ask how long you burned to glow.” Asher Reynolds had one dream—to make music that mattered. But when the girl he sacrificed everything for betrays him with the superstar he idolized, his world shatters in front of millions. Broke, humiliated, and seconds from giving up, Asher unlocks PHEME—a mysterious ancient system that promises to turn his pain into fame. Overnight, the world falls in love with the boy they once mocked. But fame has rules. And breaking them could destroy everything. Now Asher’s rise threatens the very man who ruined him—Neil Carter, the golden boy with a dark secret and his own sinister system. Their rivalry turns into a war of gods: one powered by truth, the other by corruption. Fame made Asher a star. Vengeance might make him a legend. But at what cost? Read on to find out in this thriller!

In a quaint village nestled amidst rolling hills, a young boy named Tian Chen endured a life of ridicule and disdain. Unknowingly, he was the crown prince of the Tang Empire, a truth hidden within his mother's lineage. But his father's bloodline held an even more astonishing secret – he was a direct descendant of a high-ranking God. He grew up with his mother, their lives a tapestry of simple existence and constant struggle. When he turned fifteen, his mother bid him farewell and left. From that day forward, Tian Chen fought on his own. Not for glory, not for power, but for one unwavering belief: to reunite with his family one day. Yet, the path he chose led him far beyond all expectations. From a disregarded village boy, Tian Chen ascended to become the Supreme Sky Emperor, a wise figure whose name resonated across the heavens. How did his journey unfold? Let's dive into his story!

In the grandeur of his father's mansion, Jake found himself an outcast, labeled with the stigma of being a bastard. With Enoch's passing, the shadows of rejection grew darker as his stepmother, Dorothy, intensified her campaign of cruelty, fueled by her insecurity over her position as CEO in the Wallace family hierarchy. However, amidst the turmoil, a glimmer of hope emerged as Jake reconnected with an old flame, whose unexpected return provided a lifeline in his darkest hour. As Jake grappled with Dorothy's relentless torment, another threat loomed on the horizon in the form of Sam, the loyal driver harboring a dangerous secret of his own. With both Jake and Sam poised to unravel Dorothy's carefully guarded facade, the future of the Wallace family hangs precariously in the balance. Will the revelation of long-buried secrets bring about redemption or destruction for all involved? The unfolding drama promises to bring shocking revelations and intense confrontations, leaving everyone on edge as they await the next twist in the Wallace family saga.

A man's worth is never measured in gold...or so Christian believed. Christian Mills faced his first disappointment when he got divorced by his wife and scorned by his in-laws. But that was merely a Genesis to the brewing storm in his life. After a nasty divorce, and an entanglement with a mafia's treasured daughter. Christian ends up having more enemies than allies, and more threats over his life. To his ex-wife and the rest of the world,he is not the master of the palace of God or the head of the fallen stars. He is merely a losser and a nobody. Through the politics of the elite world and an unquenchable thirst for vengeance, Christian seems to uncover the mystery behind his parents demise and he will stop at nothing to find the answers he seeks. What Will it take to fish his enemies out? And what if his foes are closer than he thinks? Slowly his secret is revealed in the City, but Christian is on a mission and he has sworn to avenge his parent's death. Blood,bodybag and all

When he returned from the pits of prison, everyone who had a hand in his downfall shall bite their fingers in regret. No matter what. No matter who. The syndicate, the rich son of a bitch who made these all happen, and the woman who was supposed to be his love forever. They shall all face the wrath of his revenge. When Hermes Henshaw returned from prison, the only woman he loved had left him for the greatest enemy he had in the world. And with her had gone the last remaining part of his former self. Now he must take vengeance on all those who took everything away from him. One by one, bits by bits, he should rip them apart until nothing is left of them. But when he discovers a secret about himself, would he succumb to the fact that in the end, he might just become the very monsters he sacrificed everything to defeat.

“How dare you lay your hands on my mother. Have you gone mad?" Adolphus quickly stepped in to defend his mother, holding the sobbing woman tightly into his strong arms. Tilting his head to look at Doris, he spoke to her in a low voice. “Mom, is this really necessary? You can always quit this job and not let them treat you like this." Adolphus was speaking like he had it better in his work places. *** Adolphus's mother was bullied by the people she works for and when he interfered, he got his own share of the bullying. He was framed and arrested by the new boyfriend of the woman he loved. Fortunately for him, he discovered a long secret that had been kept from him. He was the abandoned son of the richest man in Boston who now wanted him to take his place as a McAllen. Now, he was out to make everyone that looked down on him pay dearly.

Maximus “Max” is the school’s punching bag — mocked by classmates, used for gaming ranks, and abandoned by the world. With no family left, his only escape is a virtual game where he dominates silently as the mysterious Level 99 legend. But when two of his in-game allies — a sarcastic grim reaper and a sassy blue system — suddenly manifest in real life, Max’s world flips upside down. Offered a chance to gain real power through bizarre quests and soul links with legendary heroes, Max hesitantly accepts… only to find himself thrown into a war of secret councils, deadly school factions, and quests with outrageous risks — and even more outrageous rewards. From surviving cafeteria ambushes to unlocking skills mid-beatdown, Max is forced to grow from the weakest kid in school to a rising legend. But every power has a price, and some scars go deeper than stats can fix. This isn’t just a game anymore. It’s his second chance.