Marriage First, Love Second

Ethan Cross has spent years enduring humiliation at the hands of his unfaithful wife, Sarah, and her wealthy, powerful family. Treated like an outcast, Ethan’s love for Sarah keeps him trapped in a marriage filled with betrayal and manipulation. But everything changes when a shocking incident reveals that Ethan is the long-lost heir to the Van Rensselaer fortune—an empire that rivals the wealth and influence of Sarah’s family. Fueled by anger and a thirst for vengeance, Ethan rises to reclaim what is rightfully his. As he navigates a world of power, deception, and deadly alliances, Sarah and her family plot against him, determined to destroy him before he can strike back. Along the way, Ethan finds an unexpected ally—and a potential new love interest—but his heart is scarred by betrayal, and trust doesn’t come easy. With thrilling twists, explosive secrets, and a relentless drive for revenge, Ethan will stop at nothing to bring down those who wronged him. But the Forresters won’t go down without a fight, and the game of power and retribution is just beginning. Will Ethan succeed in his quest for justice, or will Sarah’s family destroy him before he can claim his legacy? One thing is certain—nothing is as it seems, and no one is safe.

Aric Blackthorn is cursed by a power that loves him too fiercely, a psychic leviathan with no respect for boundaries—a Devil’s Fruit that warps flesh, mind, and fate. When House Blackthorn is torn apart by ancient betrayals, Aric must master psychic warfare and arcane combat to survive. But the power inside him hungers, and if he gives too much, it might devour everything he holds dear. Devil’s Fruit: I Couldn’t Evolve is a brutal, sensorial journey into love turned monstrous, where sarcasm scythes through blood‑dark magic and each spell is a promise of beauty and violence. Aric Blackthorn awakens in the ruined halls of his ancestral keep, the psychic presence of his Devil’s Fruit thrumming in his mind—a beast that speaks in riddles and carves runic fractures through reality. Determined to reclaim his legacy, he forges uneasy alliances: Seris the shadowsmith, Vira the mercurial envoy, and Kael the steadfast guard. Every encounter sparks a battle of senses and strategy—color‑bleeding mana webs, sigil‑etched swords, psychic pressure like thunder in the veins. As Aric climbs the ladder of power, House Blackthorn fractures under envy, and rival factions—Elowen’s hollow‑vein cult, Garrick’s iron‑sigil enforcers, Thane’s dread‑spiral cabal—seek to claim the psychic core within him. But when his psychic companion Lysander whispers that love is the greatest threat, Aric must choose: let the fruit consume him, or turn its monstrous devotion into salvation. Sacrifices will bleed sincerity, sarcasm will break bones, and comedy will red‑raw the absurdity of power.

Having a crazy continuous dream like a drama series during my childhood, I realize I’m in the body of a character named Airis Absalom, daughter of the Absalom duchy. She happens to be an introvert, respectful and beautiful lady, but she died a miserable death, killed by the heartless mad future emperor, Aiden Alexander Ambrose. Not only her death, but also Ardiane empire’s total downfall. In order for me to not meet the same end and prevent the disaster I’ve seen, I made a deal with the hero, Azher Alexander Ambrose, the 4th prince. I promised to make him the next emperor in return for him to sponsor my world travel – trying to find a way to return. Living in this dream-reality, will I be able to return and succeed in saving Ardiane?

The president of De-miller farms Liam miller, a young man with a dragon seal inside him which could be fatal if not treated. He becomes engaged to Jessica Matthews, heiress to the influencial Matthews family, through an arranged marriage.

After a long time in an orphanage, Zak's life changes when he goes back to his rich parents. But there's a problem – his parents only took him in because they were afraid of causing a scandal. They treat him badly, and his twin brother doesn't like him at all, thinking Zak can't be the heir. To make things worse, Zak finds out that his brother's fiancée is Daphne - the person he once told he loved.

Nathan Dawson is a 25 years old handsome young man, struggling to find a decent job to fend for his family. Every attempt led to nothing. In an attempt to save his house from being demolished by someone powerful Nathan encountered 40 years old Laura Larson, a beautiful, multi-billionaire CEO widow. A woman who ruled with an iron fist., proposed marriage to him in exchange for getting him out of prison Left with no choice, Nathan agreed to the proposal, however, the new entry to the Larson family was disliked when secrets lurking in the shadows threatened to resurface.

Mike Carson, a twenty-three-year-old man, and the proud owner of a gaming corporation. He launches the first ever VR game named, “Nexus Online”. He was an ordinary man, living a normal life until in a twist of fate he loses the people he loved. Sometime later, he was floating, watching his own funeral, and in the next moment, he was standing at the court of Lord Yama. Bored and in need of entertainment, Lord Yama gives him another life. Mike is now reborn in a new world, quite similar to the game he once created. Now, all he has to do is climb up the ladder of power and survive. Easy right?

Blood begets blood and so shall I be supreme - The Blood demon wielder is sent back in time to protect the flow of time and the future of all. Compulsorily reliving the agony of a time past, Lekan must endure till his past converges with the future and his true destiny is awoken. Come trials and tribulations, he must push on or be wiped out by the revenge seeking Morgana. It is a race against time, a fight against the frozen future and a feud to determine who dominates the other. Will he falter and the fate be damned? Will the demon let loose, his soul to conquer or will Morgana triumph and the fate of humanity lost forever? And how does a young, withdrawn protagonist copes with his growing popularity amongst the female gender on his unknown path as harem king? Follow the tales of a time traveler, reliving his worst agonies while determined to carve out a whole different path for the future. Come what may, women or fame, demons or System Holders, only one path shall stand true. By blood shall I dominate the Universe. And I alone, shall be its King. _____ Cover Image is Not mine.

Steve Hart had to endure life's bitterness by constantly receiving mistreatment from his wife's family. It all began with his decision to agree to a contractual marriage proposed by a wealthy family descendant. He briefly contemplated resigning himself to endure until the end of the marriage contract, but unexpectedly, something called a system came into his life. This 'system' had the ability to help Steve rise above and break free from his miserable existence.

Marcus Thornwood is an inspiring actor who went to Hollywood in the hope of making a name. However, his dreams shattered before it was even shaped. His girlfriend cheated on him with his cunning cousin, Eric. Worse, Eric's sinister plot led Marc being crippled and in a mountain of debt. He became a beggar who beg for money and food. Just when he thought everything was over, something happened to him that would change his life forever. Ding! [ Activating System... ] [ Verifying Host... ] [ System Online! ] [ Customizing Host Experience... ] [ Host: Marcellus Thornwood | Aspiring Actor ] [ Host Goals Assessed. System Configuration Complete. Objective: Help host achieve superstardom. ] (This novel is in the process of editing. )