In a world where magic, power, and talent dictate one's destiny, 16-year-old Ascaria Alle Ermaneau, the youngest daughter of Elvendale's most formidable royal family, always believed her extraordinary abilities were a powerful blessing. She couldn't have been more wrong. The power she so proudly wields is, in fact, a curse in its most twisted form. Born into luxury yet raised in the shadow of neglect, Ascaria and her sister endured constant criticism. But with the unwavering love of their doting mother and the fierce protection of their half-brother, such harsh words rarely stung-until their mother was brutally murdered before their very eyes. Years later, their futile search for the killer leads them to academy life. There, Ascaria collides with Aiden Rudwick, the cold, arrogant, and undeniably handsome heir to the northern duchy.He instantly becomes her infuriating rival on the very first day when she brazenly challenges his undisputed authority.Their clashing personalities ignite an immediate, fiery disdain, drawing them into escalating trouble. Yet, as they delve deeper into their studies and their relentless sparring, a truth more sinister than a simple royal assassination begins to emerge. Forced to confront a common enemy, their intense animosity slowly twists, revealing a potent, magnetic chemistry that threatens to consume them both. Will Ascaria, with the help of her new friends and foes, unravel and accept the cruel reality before it's too late? Or will their quest inadvertently lead to Elvendale's downfall? All images are from Pinterest!!(i'm not artistically gifted!!:) I give credits to the respective creators! Pls forgive me if i made some mistake!!This is my first story!!

Y/N has spent years trying to escape the past that scarred her, but darkness follows her everywhere including the man she once trusted more than herself. Jungkook, the boy she loved, has become someone unrecognizable: cold, secretive... dangerous. When a new figure appears Ares, a mysterious man with a quiet voice and blood on his hands Y/N discovers that both men are hiding truths that could destroy her. Caught between Jungkook's obsession and Ares' secrets, Y/N must untangle a web of lies, betrayal, and forbidden desire. But the deeper she goes... the less she knows who is actually protecting her And who is waiting to ruin her. Dark romance. Obsession. Jealousy. Twisted love. Everyone has a secret... especially him. When the Crimson Veil finally tears, the world bleeds. Y/N, born of a forbidden lineage and hunted for powers she never asked for, becomes the spark that ignites the greatest war of the realm. With her memories returning in violent fragments, she discovers that every person she trusts-Jungkook, Ares, Lysandra, and even the father she never knew-has played a role in the prophecy that marks her as both savior and destroyer. As ancient monsters rise and kingdoms fall, loyalties fracture. Jungkook swears to die before he lets harm touch her. Ares unleashes forbidden power that twists reality itself. Lysandra is reborn, soul-bound to Y/N by a promise made across lifetimes. And Erebus, the shadowed god who calls himself her father, watches from afar... waiting for the moment she remembers the truth he spent centuries hiding. But peace is already impossible. The first blood of the Crimson Veil War has been spilled. And the girl who never wanted a destiny must now choose: Burn the world that hurt her... or save the world that fears her. Either way, the war has only just begun.

A series of brutal murders has shaken Los Angeles. Innocent people have been found dead, torn apart in brutal, incomprehensible ways. All signs point to one culprit: the Half-Mask. A woman who moves through the night like a feral female beast, leaving only blood and silence behind. No one knows what she wants. No one has ever lived long enough to understand her rage. And now, Officer Lynn is dragged into a nightmare she cannot escape... forced to confront a merciless, monstrous female. Warning: This novel is intended for adults and contains graphic, bloody, and disturbing scenes. 18+.

"He was supposed to be untouchable - the golden son of the most powerful man in the city. I was supposed to walk away after finding the truth." One murder. One secret buried beneath money, power, and lies. When Amelia Moore sets out to uncover what really happened to Officer Helena Woods, her investigation leads her straight into the world of the Graysons - and into the life of William. But the truth isn't what it seems. Because sometimes, monsters are made - not born. And the only thing more dangerous than uncovering the truth... is falling for it. The Deal Between Us Enemies. Secrets. Redemption. #enemiestolovers #slowburn #mystery #romance #suspense #crime #murdermystery #secrets #investigation #newyork #forbiddenlove #drama #thriller #shortnovel © Val (@outofval), 2025 All rights reserved. Best rankings ! Top 10 on investigation 17/11/25

Nadine, a shy and introverted girl, secretly admires her classmate Ayham; a guy who doesn't even know she exist. one night, she experiment with astral projection, only to find herself meeting Ayham from another parallel universe. This other Ayham reveals a shocking truth that Ayham from her universe is about to commit suicidal, unless she can somehow change fate. Together they try to alter the events in order to save her Ayham.