Second Book from The Empress Series. In an empire carved by steel and sealed with blood, there reigns an empress whom no one loves. Crowned too young and hardened too quickly, she rules from a throne forged in suspicion. The nobles whisper that she is heartless. The commoners call her cursed. Even the Holy Church watches her every decree with cold disdain. To them, she is a tyrant wrapped in silk and shadow - a ruler who protects her empire with ruthless precision, caring little for how history will judge her. Yet behind closed doors, beneath the weight of a crimson crown, she carries the loneliness of a woman who was never allowed to be weak. When famine creeps through the southern provinces and rebellion sparks in the capital, the Church announces the emergence of a Saintess - a divine maiden said to be chosen by the heavens themselves. She rises not from nobility, but from the forgotten slums swallowed by the empire's darkness. Radiant, gentle, and impossibly kind, she becomes the people's new hope. Where the empress is feared, the saintess is adored. Where the empress commands, the saintess heals. They should have been enemies. Their first meeting is not marked by thunderous confrontation, but by silence - a long gaze across a cathedral lit by dying candlelight. The empress expects judgment in the saintess's eyes. Instead, she finds something unfamiliar... understanding. As political tensions tighten like a noose, the Church pressures the saintess to denounce the crown. The nobles scheme to use her as a symbol to dethrone the empress. Rumors swirl that heaven itself stands against the throne. But the saintess walks a dangerous path. They fell in love. She visits the palace not as a rival, but as a quiet presence. She speaks not of divine condemnation, but of burdens shared. Their closeness becomes the empire's greatest scandal. Will they become each other's salvation - or the empire's final downfall?

In the fractured world of Cirasia, elemental powers determine status, and the oppressive High Order rules over a society divided by class and privilege. As rebellion brews in the shadows, tensions rise between the ruling elite and the exploited working class who sustain their wealth and power. Amid this turmoil, a dangerous uprising takes shape, fueled by those willing to risk everything for justice. At its heart is a rebellion striving to challenge the High Order's tyranny, with battles fought not just for survival, but for the hope of a fairer future. As loyalties are tested and sacrifices are made, the clash between the rebellion and the High Order threatens to reshape Cirasia forever. The first book in a sweeping saga, this is a story of power, resistance, and the enduring fight for freedom in a world on the brink of revolution.

Cero and Zana were best friends until a kiss changed everything. Zana ran away from the only person she cared about out of fear. And Cero misread that fear as disgust. For a year, neither of them contacted the other. Until Zana got a call from her dad, insisting it was time she got married. To avoid an uncomfortable arranged marriage, Zana sought out a fake partner, Cero. But why does this fake romance feel a little too real?

When a witch discovers a set of bones buried deep in the woods, she brings their spirit back out of curiosity. The bones, she quickly learns, belong to a warrior from ancient times, and the bond that forms between them begins to blur the lines between magic and longing.

Simera, a seventeen-year-old girl moves to a small town in hopes to start a better life with her single widowed mother. However, what she didn't expect was two insanely beautiful and popular girls after her own heart. But what if terrible things happen and Simera is forced to choose who will she be with? A werewolf or a vampire? ☆☆☆☆

Val Stevens is the hottest new name in American pole vaulting. After winning the U17 tournament, she was a shoo in for the Paris Olympics in 2024. But when she isn't jumping, her love life is a mess, with a cheating ex that seems obsessed with her and a new girl who is both an Olympic rival and seemingly off limits. Sometimes it seems like she should have been a hurdler, since there are so many obstacles in her way to finding happiness both in life and while jumping. Then again, maybe that Olympic rival needs some help, and then nothing at all could be off limits. Raising the Bar is a spin off of the book Sushi, with Val (the pole vaulter friend) as the MC

During her college years, Zara lost both of her parents, leaving her adrift and haunted by memories. Desperate to feel alive again, she sets out on a solitary motorcycle journey-only for it to end in a sudden, life-altering accident. When she wakes, it's in a place she doesn't recognize. Will she survive this strange new world? And can it offer her the purpose she's been searching for? --- It's my first time writing a book and It's a first draft guyss so there are many mistake this book is mainly written for the entertainment purpose so don't search for mistakes just enjoy. 😁

Kyra Blackwell is the only daughter of a powerful politician. She is 25, unmarried, loud, and exceptionally beautiful, but what she hates the most is being controlled. After her father makes the wrong "enemies" he decides to finally get her a suitable bodyguard to protect and keep her safe. Hunter S. Knight is 28 and an ex-special forces soldier who currently works at a high-end private security company, and was specifically sent to watch over the ol' famous Golden Rebel, Kyra... What will happen when Fire meets Ice?

Nestled in the misty hills, a small village thrives quietly - protected not by walls, but by a woman the villagers speak of in reverent tones. Doctor Yan Shuying is graceful, wise, and impossibly serene. With her healing hands and gentle words, she cares for the people as if she has always belonged there. But she is more than a village doctor. She is the Immortal Phoenix - an ancient, powerful being who has lived for centuries, carrying the weight of countless lives and battles within her soul. Hidden behind quiet smiles and a simple garden, she remains untouched by time, choosing to live among mortals in stillness. When Zhao Liyun, a practical and overworked city woman, is sent to the village for a bureaucratic task, she finds herself inexplicably drawn to the enigmatic Doctor Yan. What begins as curiosity slowly deepens into a quiet bond, as Liyun begins to uncover pieces of Shuying's past, and perhaps, her heart. As old memories awaken in unexpected places and past lives begin to stir, Shuying is faced with a choice-continue hiding from the world, or allow one person to truly see her.

When I woke up this morning, I found myself in a strange room, unfamiliar bed, strangers I've never met, and a body that wasn't mine. The strangers wore a maid outfit, and these people were calling me by the name Nasrin Urduja. This name reminded me of the novel I read before coming into this place. In that novel, Nasrin Urduja was the name of the villain, and her only ending in the book was death. It's strange, and I don't know how it all happened, but right now, I am Nasrin Urduja, the villain of the novel I've read before waking up to this unfamiliar world. In order to survive, I plan to stay away from the main characters of the novel and live my new life as a hermit on a far away forest, but as soon as I turn around, I saw the friendly smiling face of the protagonist. I'm doomed! *** Content Warning: Violence, Torture, Death, Profanities, Abused, Cruelty, Discrimination, and Self-harm. Author's Note: This is my original story. Not a fanfiction. Not a chinese novel. Not a korean novel. Not a japanese novel. But an english novel with lots of filipino culture or other culture. Created Date: June 24, 2022. Serialization Status: On-going. Volume 1: Completed. Number of Words Used: 150k to 200+ thousands of words(not entirely sure.)