(COMPLETED) William, the Duke of Devin, has spent a lifetime building an empire of control. Wealth, power, influence-they are his to command, and his alone. But one reckless moment in a moonlit garden shatters that control forever, trapping him in a marriage of necessity to the one woman who sees past his title: Maya Prescott. Their union is a fortress against the ton's scorn, an arrangement of cold duty. But within its walls, a different kind of peril takes root-one of unexpected intimacy and secrets that refuse to stay buried. When a brutal death rocks his inner circle, Devin becomes the prime suspect. As suspicion tightens around him and old enemies close in, he discovers the frame against him is more intricate-and more personal-than he ever imagined. With six days until Maya faces arrest for a murder neither of them committed, they must race to uncover the truth. But the killer is closer than they think. And in a world where every smile hides a lie, the most dangerous man in England is about to learn that his greatest enemy was never a rival-but the friend who knew all his secrets.

When Tori Darling goes to her first every gynecology appointment her doctor, Dr. Orin Steele turns out to be a man who looks eerily identical to Jesse Lyte, her best friend who died a year ago. But for some reason she is the only one who can see the resemblance -in fact her best friend says he looks nothing like Jesse which makes Tori wonder if she has gone crazy or if she is really seeing him. But if she is, why just her? And above all that, is Dr. Orin really just someone who looks like her late best friend...or by some miracle has Jesse has returned to her? And if he has...why here, why now, and why as Orin vs as himself? Please note I always do my research but as I am not a doctor, the medical part will likely have inaccuracies but this is fiction so....lol. Content Warning: I am still new to this so I don't know what I need to write a warning for but to be safe here are all of them. This story will include medical content to include description of medical procedures specifically gynecology but not in any sexual manner, health symptoms. STDs, and a serious diagnosis for the main character. There will also be mention of sex, cheating with potentially multiple partners on the main character, acts of violence, and death. There will also be mention of religious entities including God and Angels. If any of the things listed are things that you are interested in avoiding completely, I would recommend not reading this work. Recommended for mature readers aged 18+ only.

Alternate dimensions open from the dreams of Mythril Welders. In these worlds, the fight for power to be a kamê reigns as a human habit. "Selfishness is like when I give you a spoon of rice and you want a bowl full; Prudence and Moderation is a virtue." -- ShinMiharu Yamatai --

***** MUSIC VIDEOS EMBEDDED FOR ENHANCED EXPERIENCE***** In the days that followed, Nihon's training began under the twin guidance of the Chinese Li sisters. Hitsui taught him the flowing forms of Gigon, Tai Chi Quan, and ancient Wushu, with an emphasis on energy cultivation and internal harmony. Her every motion was like water dancing through wind. She spoke of "flow paths," "aura momentum," and "shadow-breath." (PARTS OF THE CHAPTERS ARE EMBEDED WITH MUSIC VIDEO THEMES FREE TO PLAY)