Astren City, and all surrounding area, have the highest crime rate in the northern part of the country. Dozens of crime families constantly trying to take the throne, as well as corruption lurking around every corner, do not aid in that fact at all. Salem Heart's father, Jack Heart, happens to be the Astren City Chief of Police, a title which holds a lot of weight and a rank that claims even more power. He's well respected, and amazing at his job. That said, greatness is expected of Salem as well. Of course that isn't a problem, Salem will always be loyal to the law. He was raised by it, and upholding it is his future career aspiration. He thinks he has his life figured out. The fact that his ex-boyfriend comes from a notorious crime family, and has been arrested several times by Jack's own department, doesn't matter. Salem's passed that, he's over Atlas Marino and he always will be. He will ignore that scratch in his record, and cover it up with his success. Salem is offered a job to help with an investigation that could benefit his future career astronomically. He thinks it's a win-win situation, he gets the recognition he desires, and the streets will be that much safer. It's all black and white to him, easy to understand. He likes the order, and he craves the accomplishment of defeating bad with good. It's all black and white. Until he gets caught in the grey. [] [] [] [¡¡WARNINGS!! uhhhmmmm the usual smut and swearing but there is also gonna be blood and violence and gore. there is a time skip (3 1/2 yrs) for part 2 also slight spoiler but in case it matters the love interest is morally grey/corrupt] [¡¡TRIGGER WARNINGS!! depictions/mentions of several serious topics, most not in detail (sexual assault, mental illness, drugs, etc.) this will all be primarily in part 2] [[THIS BOOK IS 270K WORDS, IT IS SPLIT IN 2 PARTS AND IS THE LENGTH OF TWO BOOKS]] Now available as a paperback on amazon!

[Status: COMPLETED; Extras ONHOLD] ============ Ming Yu, a 25 year old who survives through his daily life by doing part time jobs once dreamed of becoming an Author. But due to his lack of self-esteem and motivation he easily gave up and hid his manuscripts away on a drawer. On his way home when he turned into a corner everything before him suddenly changed. Through a game like interface popping out infront of him, he recieved a letter saying that he is currently in one of his novels and that the Admin pitied him for his lack of confidence and decided that it would be good for Ming Yu to experience his novels himself. The system "Admin", has a very colorful Vocabulary. [Admin: F*ck you. 'middle-finger.jpg'] -*-*-*----------*-*-* Best Ranking: #18/22k BL - 25/07/19 #2/5k Danmei - 14/09/19 #9/7k System- 18/06/19 #24/10.7k Fantasy-romance - 25/07/19 #8 Worldhopping 29/07/19 #1 Author's universe- 23/05/19 ================= Original story written by me. Written: 11/02/19 I DO NOT OWN THE IMAGES USED IN THIS BOOK. CREDITS TO THOSE WHO OWN THEM. I EDITED THEM MYSELF THOUGH. Source: PINTEREST.

[ AN ORIGINAL BL NOVEL FROM RUNNOX ] Feng Xi, who was just an ordinary guy, loves to read cultivation novels, and there was his recent favorite novel entitled "The Black Book.". When he was about to reach the ending of the novel, he fell asleep and woke up as the first cannon fodder of the novel, Liu Xiao. What will he do to gain the favor of the protagonist? (Note: This is a BL story, so feel free to leave if you don't like this type of story. I understand and accept your personal preferences.)

Alex, a new student at Breakworth College studying art, struggles with being on time for class. With a lack of friends and no social groups, he finds himself alone and helpless. One encounter after another with Zack, he finds himself debating whether or not Zack is really homophobic and a downright asshole or is trying to hide something about himself; only time will tell. --- I had two options: Say yes or make this situation worse for myself, Deciding on option two, "Zack, you're acting pretty gay for someone who's homophobic," I said slyly. I knew this could only cause him to get angrier, but I knew it was true he was the one who called me a "fag" not even a week ago. "I'm not gay, unlike you; I just know how to get things I want, and you caught my eye. Being my friend is a blessing. You should take the offer," He said, still against my neck. "Aren't you cocky," I replied, trying to stand my ground. Gripping tighter on my waist, he hummed against my ear once again. "I'm getting impatient, Alex. Cut the crap. Say yes already so we can put this past us. I already know I can get you to say Yes," and in a barely audible voice, I heard him say, "I know your weakness". "Now, what weakness could that be-" I didn't even get to finish my sentence before a set of teeth sank into the sensitive flesh of my neck, sending an unexpected wave of pleasure through me. "W-wait, not there. Fine, fine. I'll be your friend. Just stop that shit." Zack paused, his breath hot against my skin as he chuckled. "That wasn't so hard, was it?" His tone was dripping with satisfaction, revelling in his perceived victory. He pulled back slightly, his eyes locked onto mine with a predatory glint. I tried to steady my breathing, my pulse racing from the conflicting sensations. "What is wrong with you?" I muttered, more to myself than to him. The fear and arousal mingled in a way that left me feeling disoriented and vulnerable.

Haaland has known Bellingham for years but they share a secret. People see them as just friends but the truth is their friendship comes with benefits. Haaland hasn't heard from Bellingham for a few days, which is not typical for Bellingham. Somehow Haaland can't stop thinking about his rival from the World Cup even though their relationship should be purely sexual. 🌶️ Smut 🕵️ Mystery AU This is 100% fiction.

Ning Xia (Xiao Xia) is a cheerful, slightly clumsy fanboy who is deeply obsessed with Yan Jin-the cold, ruthless corporate villain of the hit web novel, The Emperor of Entertainment. After a tragic yet ridiculous accident where he dies from falling down the stairs because he overslept for work, Xiao Xia opens his eyes only to find himself transmigrated into the novel world as a broke, F-list rookie actor. Thrilled by the chance to meet his ultimate 2D crush in real life, Xiao Xia immediately sets out on a mission to woo the powerful CEO. He uses every cheesy fanboy tactic in the book-from fanning him during hot shoots to peeling shrimps for his lunch box-all while acting completely innocent on the outside. What Xiao Xia doesn't know is that from the very first day of his audition, Yan Jin has suddenly gained the ability to read his mind. As Xiao Xia plots his "secret" seduction, Yan Jin is forced to endure a daily, chaotic, and thirst-filled radio broadcast inside his head. Amused by the boy's unfiltered honesty and utter cuteness, the cold CEO quickly falls for his accidental stalker. But when a jealous rival leaks their intimate photos online and incites a massive cyber storm, can Xiao Xia's pure heart and Yan Jin's fierce possessiveness turn a career-ending scandal into the entertainment industry's most beloved romance?

The war is nearly over. But peace is still out of reach. The capital has fallen. The Emperor has fled. Chaos spreads across the land as rebel forces scramble to solidify their fragile victory. In the aftermath, I'm given a mission: extract vital intel from the most dangerous prisoner in our custody - the Emperor's most feared assassin. He's ruthless, unbreakable... and the only one who can help end this war. And I must make him talk. A tense, emotional adventure with boy x boy romance. ⚠️ Contains references to wartime violence and a romantic relationship between two men, including intimate scene.

"You think you are the hunter? Go ahead. But I will be the one holding the keys to the cage." Jiang Yue was a writer who indulged his wildest imaginations in absolute secrecy. For him, writing was the only way to breathe life into his perfect man-Lu Jinyan, a cold, dominant CEO with a dark, obsessive fixation on the novel's protagonist, Ning Xi. However, fate took a cruel turn when Jiang Yue suddenly succumbed to a fatal heart attack right in front of his laptop, leaving his masterpiece unpublished. When he opens his eyes, Jiang Yue finds himself no longer in his cramped bedroom, but transmigrated directly into the body of Ning Xi. To his shock, he has arrived exactly at Chapter 1-the very moment Lu Jinyan begins tailing him from the shadows of a sleek, pitch-black luxury sedan. In the original manuscript, Ning Xi was supposed to be a fragile, terrified victim. But as the ultimate architect of this universe, Jiang Yue knows every plot twist, every hidden vulnerability, and every deep-seated desire of Lu Jinyan. Since Lu Jinyan is his exact personal ideal, Jiang Yue refuses to run. Instead, he launches a calculated campaign of reverse psychology. Rather than hiding behind the curtains in fear, he boldly meets Lu Jinyan's piercing, burning gaze with a devastatingly provocative smile. Thus begins a fierce, high-stakes game of psychological and sensual warfare. Every snare Lu Jinyan sets, Jiang Yue walks into with an intoxicating grace, systematically breaking down the corporate predator's ironclad sanity and self-control. By the time Lu Jinyan finally locks Jiang Yue away in his secluded villa, the billionaire is forced to realize a terrifying truth: he didn't trap a helpless lamb-he willingly walked into a golden cage designed entirely by his prey. A scorching story of mind games, manipulation, and absolute surrender-where the line between the hunter and the hunted is blurred forever.

"If anyone has to choose between a friend who doesn't respect boundaries and the person they love... the choice should always be you." Lin Feng thought he was just reading another frustrating, dog-blood web novel. But when the story ends with Chu Ran-a fragile, deeply introverted protagonist-leaving his toxic, neglectful boyfriend out of sheer insecurity, Lin Feng throws the book against the wall in absolute rage. He refuses to read the final pages, completely missing the hidden "Special Extra Chapter" where the original boyfriend breaks the fourth wall, crying out to the readers for help. When Lin Feng wakes up the next morning, he is no longer in his bedroom. He has transmigrated into the body of that exact same "trash boyfriend," Shen Yi. Caught in the middle of the original plot, Lin Feng inherits a relationship on the brink of collapse, a manipulative childhood female friend, and a fiercely controlling mother. But worst of all, he inherits the quiet, suffocating tears of Chu Ran-a boy who has learned to swallow his jealousy and hide in his shell. Armed with nothing but his memories of the book and pure indignation, Lin Feng decides to completely tear up the original script. From blocking the toxic friend to building a cozy publishing house dedicated to the boy he loves, Lin Feng vows to protect his quiet introvert at all costs. Little does he know, back in his original world, a new sequel titled 《Project: Redemption》 has just begun to write itself... A story of a furious reader who crossed dimensions to become the anchor an introvert always deserved.

All Lu Xingchi wanted after transmigrating into a melodramatic web novel was to live the ultimate "salt-fish" life-lazy, low-profile, and completely irrelevant to the plot. His survival plan as a nameless intern was simple: stay out of trouble and mind his own business. The only problem? He was bound to a high-tech "Melon-Eating System" that constantly fed his brain with the juiciest, most scandalous secrets of the high-society elite around him. But the ultimate system glitch? It completely forgot to warn him that his boss-Xie Cangqiong, the infamously cold, ruthless, and terrifying billionaire CEO-could hear every single one of his thoughts. While Lu Xingchi was busy broadcasting chaotic rants, biting sarcasm, and highly descriptive commentary about how ridiculously attractive his boss was, Xie Cangqiong was listening to every single word. "Xingchi, your mind is exceptionally noisy today," Xie Cangqiong whispered, trapping the trembling intern against his executive desk. "And according to what you just thought... you want me to skip the lunch meeting and do *that* in my office instead?" Lu Xingchi: [SYSTEM!!! HELP!!! The internship manual never prepared me for a boss who can read my mind!] The peaceful intern life is officially over. Welcome to a corporate world of massive scandals, dangerous secrets, and a shockingly shameless CEO who refuses to let his little "melon-eater" go!