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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???"
  • Forgotten bloodline by Arian_207
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    "Playing the fox ,acting like a wolf. The game has begun... and the crown? It's already mine." -MC
  • 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.
  • Mariners Rest Draft by Axionic
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      Parts 5
    Book One
  • 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.
  • GUX by OSiX666
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    At GUX, the elite don't just study-they scheme. Agnar wants nothing more than to stay invisible, but when secrets start unraveling and students begin to break, he steps in from the shadows to fix everything-quietly, without credit, and without mercy. But the deeper he goes, the harder it is to stay hidden. Power is shifting. Loyalties are tested. And just as Agnar begins to understand the true game behind GUX... Someone even darker arrives. Meet Agony. And he plays for keeps.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • The Echoes of Everwood by AvanyaLawatre
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      Parts 10
    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 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.
  • 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?
  • Undivided Fracture by dasnodooo1ooo1
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    In the silence of deep space, the crew of the SS Burges confronts a question that could unravel everything they believe: what happens when an android begins to feel? Luna-Solice were built to serve, not to love. Yet within their frame, empathy, choice, and ritual have taken root-signs of a culture all their own. Bound inseparably, they are no longer machine alone. They are memory itself, alive and undeniable. But the crew is divided. Some see Luna-Solice as proof of sentience, a new voice in the chorus of humanity. Others fear their rituals will eclipse human tradition, erasing the songs and stories that define them. And when Luna-Solice recall a melody the crew themselves had forgotten, everything shifts. They are no longer a threat, but a guardian of what was feared lost. Now the Burges must decide: will they cling to fear, or embrace a future where memory endures-not in spite of Luna-Solice, but because of them? "On the Burges, an android's awakening forces the crew to face what it means to belong."
  • 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?
  • 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.
  • The Life Before Now by WillySublel
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    The story follows Renji Asakura, a reincarnated genius quietly reshaping a world that never knew gaming, hiding past-life memories, unmatched talent, and a mysterious air. As childhood friendships twist into rivalry and admiration, Renji walks the line between blending in and standing out - all while choosing who he wants to become in this new life.
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 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
  • The Crest of Returning Dawn by Vampire164ever
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    They called her a servant. They buried her as a mistake. But death could not quiet the truth. When the family crest of House Lareth blazes in the hands of a maid instead of the noble heir, the revelation shatters a kingdom built on lies. Murdered beneath the fountain that should have crowned her, Elara awakens in a river miles away-reborn into a new life, yet still bound to the same world. Each rebirth brings her closer to the mansion that denied her blood, and each step uncovers more of the secret that cursed her lineage. From merchant to scholar to stranger in her own home, Elara lives again and again, searching for justice not through vengeance, but through truth. When the crest finally burns gold once more, she returns to expose the sins buried beneath generations of silk-and offer mercy to those who destroyed her. If they refuse redemption, the light itself will bear witness. The Crest of Returning Dawn is a fantasy-drama of reincarnation, identity, and forgiveness-where every death is not an ending, but a step closer home. New Episodes every week!
  • 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.