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He hated her because of the darkness of her skin as it was not the fair complexion he preferred. The marriage had been forced on him by a promise his grandparents made long ago, a promise he regretted every second of every day. He didn't care about her dreams or feelings. To him, she was nothing more than an obligation he resented. Looking at her filled him with disgust and shame. He couldn't bear the thought of calling her his wife or showing her to his friends. In his voice, during their wedding night, he told her, "Not just me, nobody can bear to sleep beside you. You're a darkness, a curse, a harbinger of misfortune and suffering. You're like the darkest, most miserable night who only brings pain." She had married him in poverty, but after their union, he became wealthy. Yet he never once introduced her proudly as his wife. Instead, he kept her hidden from his friends, deeming her unworthy of his social standing. 🩶His Brown Bride

Surat ya Sirat 💫❤️ Character Descriptions Raghav Singh Rathore, Age 31 (Male Lead) Raghav is the sarpanch (village head) of his village-a man known for his fiery temper but an equally compassionate heart. He helps everyone in the village and is loved by all, except his own family. Before passing away, Raghav's grandfather appointed him as the sarpanch. Raghav listens to everyone's problems and considers the entire village his family, despite the distance with his own kin Sirat Raghav Singh Rathore, Age 24 (Female Lead) Sirat has a slightly dark complexion, but her heart is pure and beautiful. Her 6-year-old son, Samrath, is her entire world. Her family often taunts her, but Sirat endures their words in silence. She was married at the age of 17, and by 18, she gave birth to Samrath. She lives for her son and would do anything for his happiness Samrath Singh Rathore, Age 6 (Supporting Lead) Samrath is an exceptionally smart and mischievous child. His innocent face hides a playful, cunning mind. He obeys everything his father (Raghav) says and loves his mother (Sirat) deeply. He can't tolerate anyone speaking against his mother and would do anything to protect her. By me @author_aana

STORY DESCRIPTION Joong Archen lives a quiet life built on responsibility and sacrifice. Between university, endless work shifts, and caring for his sick mother, love has never been something he has time to think about. Dunk Natachai lives in a completely different world. Rich. Carefree. Untouchable. For Dunk and his friends, everything can become a game. Even love. What begins as a cruel bet to make Joong fall in love soon becomes something far more dangerous than Dunk ever expected. Because the quiet boy he thought would be easy to win over is carrying wounds, burdens, and loyalty deeper than anyone can see. Joong slowly begins to trust him. To believe him. To love him. But when the truth behind Dunk's game finally comes to light, the damage it leaves behind may be impossible to repair. Because some betrayals don't just break hearts. They destroy them. And sometimes the cruelest punishment for playing with someone's love... is realizing too late that they were the only person you ever truly needed. A story of trust, betrayal, pain, and a love that must fight through regret to survive.

Rain Achilles Alcazar lives a seemingly dream life in Hera Celestia, but his world is shattered by his mother's death, largely due to his father's infidelity. Struggling with this pain, Rain becomes cold and bratty, unable to forgive his father. As the mayor, his father faces many death threats and hires Dwight Shiro Delgaco, a poor but kind-hearted provincial man, as Rain's bodyguard to protect him and possibly help mend his broken spirit.

​Nam Min Joon is self-centered, demanding, and currently... homeless. After a disastrous mix of bad press and tax evasion rumors sends Nam Corp's stock into a tailspin, Min Joon is left penniless. ​Enter Bo Young, the assistant who knows his coffee order, his schedule, and now, his lack of a backup plan. Out of pity, she offers him a place to stay for seven days. But as "one week" stretches on, the corporate boundaries begin to blur. Bo Young is determined to restore Min Joon to his former glory just so she can finally have her apartment back and get some sleepㅡbut the more time they spend in close quarters, the more she realizes she might not want him to leave. #onc2026 prompt 48

"Sky-" I silently cursed myself as I bit my lip. "I mean, Sir." Like an idiot he was, he just hugged me even tighter and then he dropped his head on my shoulder. "l like it better if you'd just call me 'Theo'." My breath got caught in my throat. Why did it squeeze my heart when he said that? I blinked and took a shaky breath. "Can you... can you please let go of me now?" "Why? So you can leave again? I don't want to." Why was his voice so painful to my ears? It was too much. He was breaking my heart. "Please?" My eyes pricked with tears. He didn't say anything. I hated it. The silence. The atmosphere. Him. They were choking me and the situation made me angry. "-I need to work now." "The boss is here." *** Tough and brave, SAPPHIRE COLLINS never backs down from any challenges in life. She is smart but stupid enough for falling in love with a playboy named Sky Theo Butler. SKY BUTLER has almost everything - fortune, luxury, fame and women. He is rich, the CEO of Butler Enterprises, Inc. a professional Formula One racer, intelligent and devilishly handsome, but an ultimate Casanova. Who might have known that the Casanova has a heart too? How will Sky react when he finds out that he has a baby? Copyright ⓒ 2020 All Rights Reserved. 1. This book is not perfect. 2. This book is a work of fiction. 3. I DO NOT allow translations of this story in any language, even if the credits are all mine. 4. DO NOT COPY this story. This is a copyright. 5. Your support of this story and of the author's rights is appreciated. Thank You. - Ashira Scarlet

"Oh, yeah. Go away then. Leave now! You were never mine in the first place. At kung aalis ka, huwag ka na 'ding bumalik pa." *** Avery Quinn Mendoza is a simple young woman living in the quiet province of Armenia. Because of her family's struggles, she has tried almost every kind of job just to help them survive. She learned early on to choose responsibility over her own feelings. One day, news spreads that the mayor's youngest daughter, Astrid Emilia Larsson, has returned to the province. The talk grows louder when everyone finds out that Astrid will be studying at the same school as Avery. The news makes Avery uneasy because back in elementary school, she once felt something unfamiliar toward Astrid, a feeling she never fully understood. Now that fate has brought them together again, Avery is left with a difficult choice. Will she finally act on what she failed to do before, or will she keep her distance especially knowing that Astrid already has someone? DATE STARTED: January 08, 2026 DATE ENDED:

Will September going to be the same outcome once again or will it change. What will truly win? Fate or Destiny? Join Julius as he opens up himself again to something terrifying past, as he pick himself up back again ready to love! And this time, it will surpass greater heights and grueling matters at hand. ENJOY !

I only wanted one thing: to stay invisible. Instead, I end up in a villa in Tuscany - surrounded by chaos, secrets, and two ridiculously hot foster brothers... who are absolutely off-limits. *** Sofie was used to handling life on her own. Unfortunately, child services has a different plan. Now she and her little sister are placed with a foster family. Their estate, tucked away in the rolling hills of Tuscany, is already a shock. As if that weren't enough, she keeps running into her "new" siblings - not just around the villa, but also at their snobby private school. Especially the two sons really mess with Sofie's life. If only they wouldn't look so ridiculously hot, it would be easier for Sofie to keep hoping that her mother - and her familiar, normal life - might come back. *** Amid family chaos, racing hearts, and homesickness, Sofie has to learn that you can't always run away... and maybe she doesn't even want to anymore.

You stole my heart my Venus...❤️ You made me crazy.... You're my obsession... I'm so possessive on you... We broke all the boundaries that sweet night... So, there's no turn back for us... Be mine... forever.....❤️❤️ Start :-09/01/2025 End :-

⚠️ Disclaimer This story is not mine. The original novel "The Substitute Awakens (替身受觉醒了)" is written by Er Yue Zhu (二月竹). I only translated this using MTL (machine translation) for readers who want to read it in English. The translation may contain mistakes. All credits belong to the original author. If the author or translator wishes for this to be removed, please contact me and I will take it down immediately. Please do not vote ***** Yan Heqing suddenly awakens right before signing a substitute contract and realizes he is a cannon fodder character in a novel. In the story, he becomes Lu Muchi's substitute for his beloved for three years, suffering humiliation, abuse, and manipulation. Despite everything, he falls in love with Lu Muchi due to Stockholm Syndrome. Abandoned as a child with his twin brother, Yan Heqing sacrificed many opportunities for his brother, only to be betrayed. In the end, he even donated his eyes to help his brother and died at 21. But after awakening, Yan Heqing decides he will no longer be a victim. This time, he will take revenge on everyone who ruined his life-his abusive foster family, his selfish brother, and Lu Muchi.

After a grave mistake in his Junior year of Highschool, Jonathan, a previous "All-Star" high-school quarterback, is still coping with the grief of his late wife, Magnolia, while balancing taking care of their young son and trying to stay afloat. Will he ever get over his lover, recounting the events to her death, or will he capsize trying? ~[EXTREME WIP]

*english is not my first language, so please ignore the grammatical mistakes.* PLEASE READ FIRST 5 CHAPTERS TO DECIDE IF YOU LIKED IT OR NOT. ANYA SINGH X RUDRAKSH MALHOTRA ♡♡♡ "In a world that never asked what she wanted, he was the silence that listened, the warmth that stayed-her calm in all the noise." Soft-spoken , a drama queen and a little too obedient for her own good, Anya was used to being told what to do, what to wear, and who to marry. But when she meets Rudraksh, she doesn't expect him to actually listen. To notice the way she twirls her jhumkas when she's nervous. To laugh at her silly jokes like they're the best stand-up act he's ever heard. He calls her " Anu" with a grin. She calls him "Rudey" with all the affection her heart can hold.She's learning that real love doesn't always shout-it shows up quietly. What begins with awkward first meets, teasing banter, and shared secrets slowly turns into something life-changing. SHIV X REVA ROY ♡♡♡ "Sometimes, love doesn't ask for permission. It arrives quietly, in the smallest gestures, and heals the broken parts we don't even know are there." Reva is a whirlwind of energy-bright, cheerful, and ready with a sharp comeback for anyone who crosses her. But behind her sparkling smile lies a heart bruised and old wounds she doesn't know how to heal. Then enters , Shiv - quiet electrician who lives with too little , running from a past he won't speak of. From bending down to pick up her lehenga when it touches the ground, to fixing the little things she never even noticed were broken, he's always there, silently caring for her in ways no one ever has before. Two bestfriends. Two green forests. Four intertwined hearts. A secret which has been hidden for years. HOPE YOU ALL WILL LIKE IT. PLEASE CHECK IT OUT. ELIANA ♡♡♡

ආදරේ කියන්නේ කරගහන්නම ඕන දෙයක් ~ අහම්බෙන් හිමිවුණ ආදරය විරේන් ❤️ කාව්‍ය 2025/11/08

One decision can change your life. It can help you enter a world so different from your own that it might feel like a magical realm. Along the way, you can find your true self, your path in life that you never even dreamed of. It can change your life from its root, making it feel so different to the point of being scary. However, with the right person by your side, it can be a chance for you to heal and find solace and understanding you have always craved.

Mengisahkan pertemuan dua hati setelah lama menyepi. Pertemuan mereka berdua yang terakhir semasa mereka masih menjengah usia yang dikategorikan sebagai kanak-kanak. Khadeeja Diandra. Sebaris nama yang indah dan cantik sama seperti tuan badannya. Kemalangan yang berlaku beberapa tahun yang lalu telah menyebabkan Khadeeja dibenci oleh mummy nya sendiri kerana tragedi itu telah meragut nyawa suaminya. Oleh kerana merasa kasihan akan nasib cucunya, Dato' Hisyam berbincang dan membuat keputusan bersama-sama disepakati oleh Halina untuk mengahwinkan Khadeeja. Dato' Hisyam mula terdetik di hati dan berkenan untuk menjadikan anak pemandunya sebagai suami kepada cucunya itu. Namun sayangnya, Euzayr Eusoff telah mempunyai seseorang di hati. "Kalau along cakap along tak nak kahwin,adik percaya?" - Euzayr Eusoff "A-along tak bersedia lagi nak galas tanggungjawab ni. Lagipun along dah ada pilihan sendiri" Walaupun dia menafikan perasaannya, namun lama kelamaan timbul bibit cinta di antara mereka berdua. Sudah pun mempunyai pilihan hati, namun Euzayr tetap bersetuju apabila dia dijodohkan dengan Khadeeja. Dengan alasan, mahu mengenang jasa. "Namun, ada suatu hal yang membuatkan hatinya terpikat dengan Khadeeja. Hadirnya gadis itu seolah-olah menutup segala kekurangan yang ada pada dirinya. Dia lah cinta yang luar biasa buat Euzayr Eusoff. Tolong vote selepas baca ya... Terima Kasih❤️💐

Lena Schuett is the "Ice Queen" or "Robot" of the elite-a girl groomed to be the perfect doll for a high-society marriage she doesn't want. Miu is the girl from the wrong side of the tracks, a rebel with a leather jacket and a chip on her shoulder. When their worlds collide, the cold glass of Lena's life begins to shatter. But in a world of power, blackmail, and family betrayal, loving each other might be the most dangerous thing they've ever done. "I don't want to be a Schuett," Lena whispered. "I just want to be yours."

Julian is nineteen, carrying more than most people his age and saying less about it than anyone around him. He has learned to move through a world that wasn't built for him - quietly, efficiently, without drawing attention to the weight. He knows what struggle looks like. He also knows what privilege looks like. And he knows exactly where he stands between the two. Two different worlds. One life caught somewhere in the middle. Then there is Chloe, a girl he has convinced himself he can never have. Not because she is unkind. Not because she doesn't see him. But because some distances feel too wide to cross - and Julian has never been the kind of person to ask for more than what he believes he deserves. And the seconds he spends counting instead of acting are starting to add up.

I thought I knew the people closest to me. I had it all the looks, brain, style, and lavish lifestyle. But no, I was so wrong....about everything and everyone How could I be so blind and stupid.... All the lies and betrayal of family and friends were right in front of my face, but I guess the naive part of me wanted to turn my head to the red flags. What's supposed to be the happiest day of my life is a train wreck from the start. The wedding dress did not fit right two size to small, one of my bridesmaid threw up on the cake, half of my guests got the wrong address for the wedding, and last but not least it's raining. Oh yeah, I forgot I also died on my wedding day

If love was a heartbeat, would yours still beat the same for me-after all the pain? Maria Lucianna "Luci" Sanchez grew up believing that love was for the lucky ones. Poor, quiet, and fragile, she carried a heart that was too kind for a world that often broke it-and a heart condition that reminded her she couldn't love recklessly. Still, she found comfort in one person: Harvin Alistair Ford. Harvin-half Chinese, and half Filipino-was born into luxury but never flaunted it. Studying in the Philippines taught him simplicity, humility, and the rare kind of love that Luci gave so freely. What started as friendship bloomed into something deeper: late-night talks, shared laughter, and the quiet promises of "forever." But forever wasn't promised. When insecurities, distance, and unspoken fears crept in, their love began to fade like the last note of a sad song. Now, as ex-lovers bound by memories, one question lingers in the silence- Can love still live in a heart that's already breaking?