One-night Stand

Nicholas Steave had to feel the bitterness of the life he lived, living as unemployed and having a wife who had an affair with his best friend who was considered much richer. More than that, his wife’s family always thought that Nicholas Steave was nothing but a burden, a useless jobless man, and also a parasite who had to be exterminated. Until one night, a small miracle happened. Nicholas received news that he was the 20th descendant of the business empire Eternita Hills, which had a wealth limit that would never run out even up to tens of generations. Nicholas then took revenge for what had been done by everyone who had hurt him and lived a new life as a respectable rich man that even all women wanted to be his wife. How was Nicholas Steave’s good day? Can he get a better wife than his former wife?

In a world ravaged by the malevolent touch of the God of Demons, Mazoku, a planet teeters on the precipice of annihilation. The once-solid barriers between the human realm and the dreaded demon realm lie shattered, plunging the world into chaos. Nature's laws have become twisted, and an unending war rages among the four kingdoms since time immemorial. The undeniable truth emerges— the world is hurtling towards its demise. Yet, amidst the relentless torment wrought by a colossal sword forged by the very hands of the God of Demons, a faint glimmer of hope persists. This formidable weapon, driven into the heart of the planet, paradoxically presents a solitary chance for salvation. Once every three millennia, the Night of Fate descends, shrouding the land in an otherworldly aura. Those who find themselves slumbering beside the accursed sword on this fateful night are transported to a realm unknown—the "World's Fury Realm." Within this enigmatic domain, these chosen souls are burdened with a profound quest: to undertake a series of arduous missions, each with the potential to mend the shattered world. Success bears a promise as poignant as it is uplifting—those hailing from the human realm will be whisked back, their planet’s wounds finally sutured. A glimmer of hope beckons, for a path to restoration is laid before them. However, the road to redemption is fraught with peril, as failure yields a fate far bleaker than one could fathom. Those unable to rise to the challenge find themselves imprisoned within the very realm they sought to conquer—the World’s Fury Realm. In this desolate expanse, destruction and agony reign supreme, unending torment that only death can bring respite from.

Nelson Bush is a literary icon handsome, charming, and the award-winning author of America’s most chilling thrillers. Fans adore his twisted plots. Critics call him a genius. But behind closed doors, Nelson is living a far darker story than any he's ever written. By night, he becomes the monster from the pages of his latest novel a sadistic killer who targets newlyweds on their wedding night. The victims? His ex-lovers and their unsuspecting spouses. The murders? Gruesome, ritualistic, and always accompanied by a single, taunting clue a sliver of evidence left behind like a signature, daring the world to unmask him. Nobody suspects the perfect husband. Especially not his loyal wife, who has a secret of her own she’s willing to take the fall for every murder he commits. Together, they play a deadly game of deception. But as Nelson’s hunger grows and his kills become bolder, the web of lies begins to unravel. Now, a relentless detective is closing in. The lines between fiction and reality blur. And Nelson must decide: will he remain the puppet master of his perfect crime or become the tragic ending of his own story? One mistake could expose him. One loose thread could hang them both. And the next chapter might be his last.

The night Selene Carter slid divorce papers across the table, she thought she was freeing herself from a useless husband. Adrian Kane had spent years under her family’s scorn, mocked as a failure, branded a convict after a humiliating arrest, and too silent to defend himself. To Selene, their marriage had become a prison of shame, and she believed she was finally walking away from dead weight. But the very next morning, the man she discarded was saluted by the nation, as a Five-Star General. Every insult Adrian bore, every moment of silence, every disgrace he endured had been the camouflage of a mission too classified to confess. He let Selene believe the worst, even when it cost him the woman he loved. Now, with freedom comes war. A shattered heirloom ties him to secrets buried with his mother. Damon Locke, a ruthless playboy, stalks Selene’s every move. And Vivienne Hale, the fiery heiress who has loved Adrian in shadows, steps boldly into the light, determined to claim him at last. As Selene begins to question everything she thought she knew about the man she abandoned, she uncovers the most devastating truth of all: Adrian’s greatest secret has yet to be revealed. And the most dangerous enemy isn’t the one waiting in the shadows, but the one sitting right beside her.

Once branded as “trash,” Liam Grey was the live-in son-in-law everyone mocked — penniless, humiliated, and despised by the very family he served. His powerful wife’s relatives treated him like dirt, and even she seemed ashamed of his existence. But on the night of his greatest humiliation, when the world laughed at his downfall, a mysterious voice echoed in his mind: > “System Activated — Host recognized: The Trash Son-in-Law.” From that moment, everything changed. Each mission completed made him stronger. Each upgrade brought new skills, wealth, and influence. The same people who once trampled him would one day kneel. As he rises from the ashes, Liam’s heart burns with two goals — to protect the woman who never stopped believing in him... and to destroy everyone who betrayed him. But revenge has a price, and power comes with choices that could cost him everything — even love.

Kael Draven never asked for a war. He just wanted to survive college, win a few fights, and live a normal life. But normal ended the night his best friend betrayed him. Now, supernatural assassins hunt him. Ancient powers awaken inside him. And everyone wants him dead because of a bloodline he never knew existed. Trapped between warring factions, Kael must master abilities he doesn't understand while uncovering who destroyed his family. Every ally could be a traitor. Every battle could be his last. The hidden warlord pulling the strings wants Kael's power for something far worse than conquest. And Kael's running out of time to stop him. In a world where gods scheme and bloodlines determine fate, one reluctant fighter will either become the weapon everyone fears or die trying to stay human. The war has begun. And Kael Draven is at the center of it all.

In two parallel worlds, two great artists shape the life of Jones through their art. One world is rooted in the past, yet reflects the future, while the other exists in the present, replaying the past. Meet Jones Walterson, a man whose life is a constant struggle. Unbeknownst to him, his existence is the subject of a painting by American Korean artist Kai Won Alexander. Kai's artistic journey began on a fateful night he was gifted a paintbrush from an enigmatic old woman, sparking a passion for drawing inspiration from past lives. However, Kai is unaware that his art holds a deeper significance – it tells the tale of Jones's past life. As their paths converge, the mystery of Jones's existence begins to unravel. Will Jones discover the truth about his life being a work of art, and how will Kai's drawings shape his future? This story explores the intersection of two worlds, where the past and present collide, and the boundaries between reality and art blur.

On the night of his mother-in-law’s sixtieth birthday, he was publicly divorced, humiliated, and discarded like trash—right in front of her first love. He didn’t argue. He didn’t beg. He signed the papers and walked away. What no one knew was that the “useless” son-in-law had sealed his true identity for years. Once the divorce was finalized, the seal broke. After the divorce, powerful CEOs sought his command. Medical giants trembled at his name. Martial clans bowed or were erased. Those who mocked him lost everything—status, wealth, pride. His ex-wife watched her world collapse, regret tearing her apart as she realized the man she abandoned had become untouchable. Now they kneel. Now they beg. But when power stands at the summit, regret means nothing. After the divorce, he didn’t look back— because the entire city was already at his feet.

On Diamant's 14th birthday, the strangest thing happened. A witch had almost killed her while warning her to stay away from the past. Diamant and her grandpa were people who lived on a survival skill of running and hiding from an unknown that relentlessly chased after them and threatened their lives. One night, this skill of Run and Hide met its end at the hands of a war brought upon their village by the mighty King of Alusa, the Dragon Lord. Having lost everything in the war, Diamant is driven by rage and grieve to seek revenge against the King. This is no easy task as she will get entangled in lies, conspiracy, betrayal, love, war and magic. In all these, she discovers there are important questions about her life that only the past has answers to. Will she delve into the past to seek these answers which may cost her everything including her life? Or will she face the present, forgo knowing these answers and live the life she is struggling to build for herself?

"Mark my words, Mr. Rout, I will bring you on your knees for marrying me under false pretense." she roared. The corners of my lips lift in amusement as I replied, "I will gladly go down on my knees but only for the thoughts I have in my mind for our first night together, my phoenix.And don't always challenge me otherwise I will make you regret it." "I will bring you on your knees and make you bow in front of me out of respect towards me and that's an oath," She cut both of our palms at the same time, reuniting our hands with blood. A fierce battle erupts when a girl finds her life falsely accused of murder and spends her 5 years of imprisonment, but now she is out for revenge. A story about betrayal from her closed one, revenge for her wrongful imprisonment, and ultimately finding unexpected love along the way.