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  • Her Accidental Wife by starlit_lily_422
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    Three years ago, on a rainy night, Kim Jennie moved into the most notorious slum in the northern part of the city. She was beautiful and dangerous-always seen with a cigarette lazily burning between her fingers, the thunder of her motorcycle echoing through the narrow alleys. Cold, mysterious, and detached, she never looked twice at anyone. Until Park Jisoo arrived. A girl with eyes like starlight, Park Jisoo moved into the village quietly, carrying nothing but a worn-out suitcase and a silent past. She had lived under someone else's roof for years and had lost almost everything-her savings, her artwork, her academic records, even her eyesight. Then, to make things worse, she was suddenly arranged to marry the most feared woman in the village-Kim Jennie-in exchange for money. The whole village laughed. "A blind girl and the slum's troublemaker? She won't last a week," they whispered. But only Jisoo knew the truth. Only she had felt how gentle Jennie's hands were. How she would silently guide her across puddles, tie her hair without a word, and sit for hours just to describe colors she could no longer see. Years passed. At a prestigious jewelry auction, the elusive business tycoon Ruby Jane made a rare public appearance. In front of the flashing cameras and curious eyes of the nation, she stunned everyone by purchasing a rare, centuries-old heirloom diamond ring. When asked if it was for her personal collection, she simply smiled and said, "It's for my treasure." That night, the question spread like wildfire-Who is Kim Jennie's beloved? Not long after, internationally acclaimed artist Park Sooya returned to Korea for her first solo exhibition. On opening night, she arrived quietly, dressed in elegant black. But what caught everyone's attention was the glittering diamond ring on her left hand. Gasps filled the gallery. "Wait... What???"
  • Half A Lie by IshaZafarWrites
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    Book Title: Half a Lie Genre: Psychological Romance / Drama Mood: Obsession • Secrets • Slow-Burn Tension Book Description: It started with a lie - just a harmless escape from a marriage proposal. To save herself, Aanya invents a boyfriend on the spot. No one knows him. No one can question her. Safe... right? But the next day, he shows up. Charming. Mysterious. Convincing. He says they're in love. He knows her name, her favorite café, the exact way she fidgets when she's nervous. And somehow - everyone believes him. Now Aanya is trapped in a fake relationship she never agreed to, playing a role in someone else's script. Yet the deeper she falls into his version of love, the more blurred the lines become. Is he protecting her... or manipulating her? And when the truth comes out - will it destroy them both? Half a Lie is a haunting tale of twisted intimacy, hidden motives, and the fragile line between pretense and passion.
  • Forgotten bloodline by Arian_207
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    They say blood remembers. But mine only remembers fire-screams, smoke, and the hand that tore me away when I was just three. Trained to kill, raised to survive, that was my past? It claws its way back, and with it, a name I thought I'd lost forever-Ryker. Now I'm Aria Yang. Daughter of Korea's wealthiest man. The siblings I never knew are reuniting, piece by broken piece. But someone's watching from the shadows. Playing both sides. Someone not close... but dangerously invested. Who are they? Why now? And what happens when the forgotten child finally comes home?
  • La dragona que destruyó el mundo by claretmmc
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    Cansada, harta y enferma de cortesanos cobardes que desean obligarla a casarse y renunciar a la corona, la reina Iriselle opta por adoptar una dragona de luna como su heredera.
  • The Stages of Her by kcuf625
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    BUY NOW ON AMAZON https://a.co/d/4sxcmAM She wasn't just living a double life. She was trying to survive it. When architect Elias Monroe takes a detour one night, he stumbles upon a cabaret-and a secret that unravels his marriage. His wife, Sera, has been performing under the alias Lena Devaux, a woman unrecognizable from the quiet curator he married. As layers of deception give way to deeper truths, Elias and Sera must face what was never said, what was hidden in plain sight, and what love means when identity itself is the greatest act of all. The Stages of Her is a psychological romantic drama about identity, performance, and the courage it takes to become who you were always meant to be.
  • This is all I need (refined version) by DrSuvam
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    Refined version of a short story "This is all I need". This was my 1st story to publish on the internet. So, I created a refined version of this. The story is also available in Amazon Kindle.
  • color wheel by katiekbby
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    Katie was a normal girl with a crush on Jack, thinking he was the only one in her view. But, that all changed when she started getting closer to Dave. || based on a true story! thank you so much for checking out my book, if you like it, feel free to vote for it!!
  • Hidden Identity by LizzyEkwe
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    Hidden Identity .... A secret too deep, a truth too shocking. She never expected to wake up pregnant-with no memory of how it happened. As she searches for answers, the past unravels, revealing a truth that could shatter her world. A gripping tale of mystery, resilience, and self-discovery.
  • Nova Shards: Shadows of the Golden Symbol by CroixMohisa
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    In this world, a kid and their friends try to exist next to a system that doesn't favor them. Follow them as they navigate the challenges of living in the Golden Symbol's shadow.
  • Mariners Rest Draft by Axionic
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  • To Raise a Weapon by Shigals
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    No names. No love. No future. On a hidden island, orphaned newborns are taken and shaped into emotionless weapons-conditioned from birth to obey, to kill, and to never question why. Dr. Hazel thought she'd been brought here to care for war-torn orphans-to help them grow, to give them hope. But beyond the polished hospital walls lies the truth: she's not raising children... she's maintaining assets. Now trapped in a ten-year contract and a role she never asked for, Hazel must choose between survival and silent rebellion. Because among the rows of silent cribs, one child is already watching her-and one small mistake could change everything.
  • The Echoes of Everwood by AvanyaLawatre
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    When the Hastings family returns to Everwood Manor after the death of their patriarch, they expect to settle an estate. They uncover a legacy built on silence, secrets, and a name erased from history. As Emma Hastings digs into her great-grandfather's hidden journals, she discovers whispers of a forgotten heir, a mysterious woman named Julia Caldwell, and a truth that threatens everything they believed about their bloodline. With the help of her siblings, Emma must untangle a web of lies stretching across generations. But the deeper they go, the more the past begins to bleed into the present, and some doors, once opened, refuse to close. A suspenseful, emotional journey through family, legacy, and the shadows that linger in forgotten places, The Echoes of Everwood is a haunting reminder that some truths wait patiently.
  • This Isn't About Him by bbym0mma
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    [SHORT STORY] Teona knows something's wrong with her best friend's new boyfriend. But how do you speak up when no one wants to hear you?
  • Arrange love marriage  by Samairamallick
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    In a world where love is decided by others, two hearts are bound by a promise they didn't make. Before their arranged marriage, every word, every smile, every stolen glance slowly turns into something more... something neither of them expected. But when the wedding bells ring, reality is harsher than imagination. Misunderstandings creep in, words are left unspoken, and trust hangs by a fragile thread. Will their hearts remember what drew them together... Or will the shadows of doubt tear them apart before they truly begin? A story of hidden emotions, unspoken desires, and the delicate dance between fate and choice. Step into their world - where love is arranged, but hearts write their own story
  • Bloodline by parkercanwrite__
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    They thought they knew their father. They were wrong. When twins Calista and her brother are forced to move in with their estranged mother and her perfect new family, it feels like punishment. Their father, Mike Mercer, has just been arrested for murder, and the whole town is watching. Their mother, now married to the town's mayor, claims she's offering them shelter-but it's clear they're just here to keep up appearances. The mansion smells like bleach and secrets. The twins are treated like strangers. And the silence around what really happened with their father is deafening. But memories don't stay buried forever. As flashbacks resurface and truths unravel, they begin to question everything they believed about the man who raised them-and the people who abandoned them. This isn't just a story about family. It's about survival, identity, and the terrifying cost of loyalty. In a house built on lies, how do you know who to trust-even when it's each other?
  • Don't lie to US  by KodScott09
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    Four friends. Two girls. Two boys. One rule: don't cross the line. They crossed it anyway. Lena is the peacekeeper - the one who fixes everything. Serena believes in loyalty like it's law. Darius knows more than he says. Eli pretends he doesn't care... but he watches everything. When Serena breaks up with her boyfriend, it's supposed to be the end of a chapter. Not the beginning of a betrayal. Secrets start small. Late-night texts. "Don't tell her." "It doesn't matter." "It's not that serious." But in a friend group built on pride, silence, and unspoken rules, every lie leaves a crack. And cracks spread. They still sit at the same lunch table. Still post pictures together. Still laugh like nothing happened. But behind blacked-out eyes and forced smiles, trust is rotting. Because the truth isn't what breaks friendships. It's pretending nothing ever did. Don't Lie to Us is a high school drama about loyalty, jealousy, secrets, and the slow collapse of people who swore they'd never turn on each other. And this is only the beginning.
  • HATI PERLAHAN MENYAPA by flwerrqiss
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    Dalam dunia yang penuh dengan bunyi bising dan harapan yang tergesa-gesa, Aisyaa dan Haikal memilih untuk melangkah perlahan. Dua jiwa yang berbeza, bertemu dalam keheningan fakulti, membawa rahsia masing-masing yang belum siap dibuka. Tidak pernah mudah untuk mengerti hati sendiri, apatah lagi hati orang lain. Namun, dalam diam dan perlahan, mereka belajar mengenal erti sebuah kepercayaan dan kehangatan yang tidak perlu dikejar dengan kata-kata. "Hati Perlahan Menyapa" adalah kisah tentang bagaimana perasaan yang paling tulus sering muncul dalam ruang yang paling tenang - apabila kita berani menunggu dan memberi ruang untuk hati bertemu. Aisyaa | haikal
  • Through Ash and Echos  by ToyoMarrowfang
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    Through Ash and Echoes Some scars run deeper than the flesh. Some echoes never fade. After a mission gone wrong leaves his team fractured and his mind haunted, Toyo-a wolf-shark hybrid and elite sniper-tries to rebuild a life in the shadows of Bolivia's war-torn jungles. But when a sinister figure from his past resurfaces, commanding force with red eyes and darker intentions, Toyo is pulled back into a conflict where trust is fragile, allies are few, and survival means confronting the ghosts he's tried to bury.
  • PRETTY WHEN YOU LIE by writingbyvi
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    Pretty When You Lie New girl. New secrets. Same old lies. Victoria Anderson thought transferring to Blackstone Prep would be her clean slate. Cute, right? Except Blackstone doesn't do clean. It does calculated. It does cruel. And someone's already painting a target on her back. She has secrets - but so does everyone here. The only difference? Hers just got leaked. Now the game's started. And trust me, darling... it's about to get ugly. But don't worry, I'll be here for every twist, betrayal, and beautifully shattered heart. XOXO, V Don't say I didn't warn you.
  • Tints of Truth by calebwrites16
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    After an accident, Eli gains the ability to see people's true feelings toward him through the colors of their eyes, visible only to him. Red means intense anger or hatred, blue represents genuine care or love, and yellow signals indifference or neutrality. Years later, he's overjoyed to finally reunite with his long-lost mother. But his excitement turns to confusion and heartbreak when he looks into her eyes. And sees only red. Tints of Truth is a quiet, psychological journey about perception, identity, and learning to see the world and yourself without fear.