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In an Unknown Corner of Infinite. In-Between Reality and Imagination. In-Between Logic and Absurdity. There is Equinox. Where Science and Magic coexist. Where everything from disagreements to all-out wars is resolved through Games - from cards, to knowledge tests, and combat. And anything can be wagered. All in accordance with the One and Only Godhead. The Titan, Noir Tet, and the Outlander, Ashara, travel across this planet in search of worthy opponents, skilled teammates, a place to call home, and whatever means to win.

You are eighteen. You have friends. School. Plans for the future. And it feels like your whole life is still ahead of you. You dream of love - quiet, real. The kind that changes everything. Of the one who will someday become your other half. But sometimes life doesn't ask who you want to be. When desires suddenly turn real, when feelings break free from dreams and begin to reshape the world around you - fear follows. When fire starts to spark nearby, when dreams feel too real to ignore, and a stranger looks at you as if he knows more about you than you know about yourself - you understand: this is no coincidence. The world is preparing for a battle. Good versus evil. Light versus darkness. But what if good isn't truly good? And evil doesn't seek to destroy - but to protect? A shadow looms over your home. Or is it light? She is only a spark. But every fire begins with one. Spark. Before the Flame is a story of first love that came too early. Of choice. Of power. Of fear. And of a feeling strong enough to save the world - or burn it to the ground.

Content Warning: This story contains dark romance elements, emotional abuse, coercive behavior, and forceful physical tension. Reader discretion advised. He never wanted her. She was never meant to stay silent. Forced into a marriage with a man still in love with someone else, Rosalind enters a world of cold nights, cruel words, and hidden truths. But what happens when the woman meant to endure begins to choose herself-and the man who rejected her realizes he's losing everything? © 2026 The Arranged Marriage All rights reserved. This story, including its characters and plot, is my original work. Do not copy, repost, translate, or adapt any part of this story without my permission. Any resemblance to real persons or events is purely coincidental.

After an unexpected encounter, Nickole, Bianca and Theodoro find themselves united by a deep and unusual connection that defies conventional norms. What began as a memorable weekend transforms into an intimate journey when they decide to embark on a singular relationship and share their first week together. However, cohabitation brings unexpected surprises, impactful revelations, and doubts that hover over each of their hearts. As they face these challenges, the trio realizes that desire or mutual attraction alone is not enough - intelligence, trust, and determination are necessary to sustain what they have built. Each obstacle, whether internal or external, tests the limits of the relationship and forces Nickole, Bianca and Theodoro to confront their fears and desires. Problems arise at every turn, but the desire to stay together is stronger. Now, they must prove to themselves and others that, despite adversity, they form the perfect combination - and that, together, they can overcome any difficulty.

Held captive in a government lab for her entire life, an inner dimensional creature, known as a Zellipon, breaches her prison, and escapes. Out in the world, she runs, but with no idea where to go. Fate throws her into the strong arms of Toren, a creature like her. Toren Drosk is a cut throat sniper with a chip on his shoulder, working for the military of Valdrenskova, the Zellipons homeland. He takes her in, teaches her of her heritage, what she is, and of all the suffering humanity has befallen unto their people. The Zellipons are a species of human and animal shifters, beings of immense power. But even with great power, they became victims of humanity's greed. They lived in peace, until siege was laid upon them. And when they fought back, the Earth's governments tainted their image with hoaxes, propaganda, and false flags. Through thick and thin, she and Toren come to rely on each other, surviving deadly encounters, anonymity, isolation, and in their horizon, a war is coming. She discovers her destiny is far greater than either of them could've ever imagined. In the midst of being hunted, tracked, and everything in between, she and Toren find that there may be something more between them than they thought.

WARNING: 18+ story One random encounter brings together two different worlds - HERS and HIS. He is a bad person. She is naive angel. Will they dare to accept each other and build something together? Let's find out. English is not my native language, sorry for my mistakes.🙏

Viraaj, crowned prince of Pratapgarh, infamous all over India because of his cold and ruthless demeanor. Iravati, princess of Hridyavan, beautiful and kind. She has a great affection towards astrology. She has learned poetry, cooking and weaving like every other princess, but is she delicate and weak like other princesses too who needs men protection? She has hidden several secrets behind her smiles. How will Viraaj react when he will get to know real Iravati? Will they come together to expose every conspiracy going on in both kingdoms, behind their backs?