For the sake of her family.... more>>

For the sake of her country.

She endured it all, believing that it was her duty to do so.

She should have revealed her feelings sooner.

Claudia Alresford, the daughter of the Count, possessed a special ability called “Blessing of Abundance," and was therefore ordered to become engaged to the son of the Duke of Lakesandria.

Her parents rejoiced at the prospect of forming an alliance with the Duke’s family, and the Duke’s family rejoiced at the prospect of acquiring the bearer of “Blessing of Abundance.”

However, Arnold, the Duke of Lakesandria’s son, consistently disregarded Claudia’s feelings.

At first, Claudia did indeed hold some affection for Arnold.

She did, but…

“I’m tired.”

As time passed, she failed to notice the gradual changes brought about by being neglected.

At the brink of her limits, Claudia finally found a way to escape… ?

Arnold clings to Claudia as she drifts away, but by the time he realizes she no longer feels anything for him, it is already too late. <<less

Xie Duo and Shen Antu are infamous sworn enemies in Z City. One day they’re seizing each other's territory, the next they’re sabotaging each other's business. If they’re not fighting, they’re on their way to a fight.... more>>

But one day, Shen Antu’s private plane crashes. Taking advantage of the chaos, Xie Duo sends his men to abduct him from the site and holds him captive. When Shen Antu regains consciousness, he suffers from amnesia due to his injuries. To test whether the memory loss is real, Xie Duo claims to be Shen Antu’s boyfriend.

Everyone assumes Xie Duo is doing this to humiliate Shen Antu, but only Xie Duo knows the truth: this “sworn enemy” has always been the unattainable white moonlight he’s secretly yearned for all these years.

Xie Duo (dominant, deeply devoted gong) X Shen Antu/Shen Lin (cunning, seductive shou) <<less

[1] Esports player Xie Ye became famous at the age of eighteen and retired at twenty-three.... more>>

Fans were curious about what this gaming god would do after retiring, until one day, a video suddenly surfaced online.

In the video, the familiar man appeared calm and indifferent, while in front of him stood a slim woman. She waved her hand at the man.

Xie Ye didn’t move, only lowering his gaze to look at her.

After five seconds of tense eye contact, Xie Ye seemed to sigh, ultimately giving in and bending down slightly.

The woman’s eyes crinkled with a smile as she raised her hand to place a pink flashing sign on his head.

The pink flashing sign clearly displayed a line of words:

“Taking photos, 5 yuan per shot.”

Following that line, four more words flashed:

“This person is taken.”

[2] Cold and classical “Gardenia”

“I’ve calculated Xie Ye’s fortune—he was destined to have bad romantic luck until before college.”

Arrogant and unrestrained “Big Brother Ye”

“Chi Zhiyu, your boyfriend is waiting for you to take him home.”

On his birthday, Xie Ye posted a tweet.

It contained just one sentence.

With the cautiousness of his youth, the earnestness of his young adulthood, and the long passage of time in between, he straightforwardly told everyone—

WildGardenia: [“I married the girl I’ve admired for many years.”] <<less

In a dream, Qu You sees Zhou Tan, the infamous historical minister with a notorious reputation, dr*pe a coat over her shoulders on a cold winter night.... more>>

When she wakes up, she finds herself reincarnated as Zhou Tan’s bride-to-be in an arranged marriage meant to bring him good fortune.

Qu You has heard countless rumors about Zhou Tan: how he betrayed his sect as a youth, later rose to power with ruthless tactics, stubbornly pushed through a solitary reform that ended in failure, and died at the age of 31 in his hometown, leaving behind only a tarnished legacy.

But when she gazes upon the lonely minister again through a garden full of apricot blossoms, she suddenly feels that the history books are teetering on shaky ground.

—Amidst the stormy winds, she glimpses the upright and noble spirit hidden beneath his exterior.

________________________________________

“After ten thousand generations, one may encounter a great sage who understands this truth; such an encounter would feel like it happened just this morning.”

—Zhuangzi, Inner Chapters, On the Equality of Things

[Releases every Thursday] <<less

Chen Wan was very adept at dealing with people. Relying on his thoughtfulness and meticulousness to be reliable, he mixed with the group of princelings. As long as he was there, even the humidity of the air would feel just right.... more>>

He didn’t go through all this trouble in hopes that Zhao Shengge would like him. Chen Wan never left his name nor sought credit, keeping to the shadows. Zhao Shengge did not even have to know that he existed; glimpsing him from afar just once or twice was enough.

His friend, impatient at his low expectations, asked, “What are you playing at?”

“I’m not playing at anything,” Chen Wan smiled, holding on to his unbreakable oath of secret devotion. “I just hope that my presence would make him a little happier and more comfortable.”

Zhao Shengge was the favored child of the heavens, holding a high position and wielding immense power. Chen Wan was very self aware. He wouldn’t hold any hopes about something that was simply impossible, believing that his careful distance was maintained flawlessly.

When their paths crossed at the auction, Chen Wan would blend into the crowd, offering only the same greetings as strangers;

When he came across Zhao Shengge’s belongings, he would ask his friend to pass them on;

When someone tried using him to get close to Zhao Shengge through him, he’d apologize and say that they don’t actually know each other……

Or at least that’s what he believed.

Until that moment on the cruise ship, when the other person stared at him quietly, cigarette between his lips as he slowly said: “Chen Wan, I didn’t bring a lighter.”

On the surface, it’s the shou chasing the gong, but it’s actually the gong calmly orchestrating the chase, maneuvering the shou towards him.

A story of two adults going back and forth, testing the waters, with deep feelings running beneath.

*"A Letter from Keanu Reeves" is the name of a song by Fiona Sit <<less

In this final volume, the characters must come to terms with everything they’ve endured—both the pain they caused and the pain they carry. With subtle... more>> growth and careful distance, the story moves toward a quiet, hard-earned resolution. Featuring new short stories and glimpses into the lives of beloved characters, this volume offers closure without forgetting the past. A gentle, emotionally resonant finale to the COLD series, where healing, love, and accountability come full circle. <<less

Dylan returns to his family’s home after leaving the house three years ago in an attempt to quell his romantic infatuation with his older brother’s wife.... more>>

When he comes back home, he finds his throbbing heart longing for her deeply once more.

Through his bitter struggle, he hears rumors of his older brother’s close relationship with the housemaid Anna, which enrages him into vowing to do everything in his power to kick the housemaid out of the household for his sister-in-law’s sake, thus beginning the constant harassment toward Anna.

As their relationship tangles, it evolves into a deeper bond—one that he didn’t expect.

Then, Anna finds out his reasoning for approaching her in the first place… <<less

At the age of thirteen, Sang Zhi secretly fell in love with a young man. ... more>>

He had a cold and languid demeanor, spoke in a careless manner, and often came to her house, spending entire afternoons in her brother’s room playing video games.

Occasionally, when she brought in fruit and snacks, he would casually lift his eyes and smile mischievously, saying, "Kid, what’s the matter with you? You blush every time you see Brother." <<less

Wang Yanqing’s father died in battle. She was adopted as an orphan by the Marquis of Zhenyuan. She loved Fu Tingzhou for ten years and would go through fire and water for him. However, this woman carried a family history full of scars, and ultimately, Fu Tingzhou sought another woman to marry. ... more>>

Ten years of effort turned out to be a joke.

Fu Tingzhou accompanied his fiancé to buy incense outside the city, completely forgetting that it was Wang Yanqing’s birthday. On the road, they encountered an ambush and Fu Tingzhou became busy protecting his fiancée. While defending Fu Tingzhou, Wang Yanqing lost her footing and fell off a cliff.

After waking up, she lost her memory and only knew that she had to repay her gratitude. The man sitting in front of her bed smiled and reached out to touch her head: “Qing Qing, have you forgotten? You were plotted against by the Fu family and lost your memory. We’ve always known each other; we were childhood sweethearts."

She didn’t know that the man sitting in front of her was the renowned commander of the Imperial Guards, Lu Heng. He was also an old enemy of the Fu family. He was the main culprit of the assassination attempt on Fu Tingzhou that resulted in Wang Yanqing falling off the cliff.

After Wang Yanqing was taken, Fu Tingzhou went crazy. Fu Tingzhou rushed to the Imperial Guards desperately. Just as he asked Wang Yanqing to leave with him, he was stabbed by her sword.

Fu Tingzhou looked up in shock to see her acting coquettishly with another person: “Older brother, I caught the Fu traitor.”

Wang Yanqing didn’t know that after she walked away, Lu Heng drove the sword deeper and smiled at Fu Tingzhou: “Thanks for taking care of Qing Qing for the past few years. What a pity. Now she is mine.” <<less

The fragile balance between Kusuda and Akizawa is tested when trust begins to unravel. Set against the backdrop of a foreign city, this installment explores... more>> the limits of love, obsession, and personal boundaries. Tense and emotionally raw, it asks what remains when connection is pushed to the breaking point—and whether healing is even possible. <<less

It might be because the unrequited love story was fully acted out, so I loved him year after year.... more>>

[Friendly Reminder]

The conclusion is BE (Bad Ending), and author currently has no ideas for a parallel universe extra.

Author believes their writing isn’t great, so proceed with caution.

Author welcomes suggestions and criticism—thank you for reading.

Please avoid inserting real-life expectations; this is just a novel.

There’s no deep message—just writing for fun.

There is no prototype (real-life case). <<less

At 21, Hyunjae has a secret partner. It’s a relationship that’s hard to explain to others—because their meetings revolve solely around s*x.... more>>

The partner who indulges Hyunjae’s every desire in bed is Nanyeong. Though honest only between the sheets, this man hides much about himself. Yet, as their relationship continues, it feels like Nanyeong is starting to develop feelings for Hyunjae.

Still, he never proposes a real relationship.

Why is that? Why won’t he say he wants to be my lover...?

“Hyunjae, we agreed not to get emotionally involved.”

When Hyunjae tentatively reveals his feelings, Nanyeong draws a line, treating their connection as nothing more than a s*xual arrangement. He even offers Hyunjae a large sum of money, as if to soothe the pain of rejection with cash—almost like buying off his heartbreak.

In the end, driven by his longing to be with Nanyeong, Hyunjae accepts the money.

What exactly are we to each other? Is my body really all you want? <<less

A strange school trip is repeating itself.... more>>

“Please, Baek Sunwoo. You can't get hurt. I might really lose it.”

“…Gijun. Friends don't say things like that to each other.”

“This is because you and I aren't just friends.”

Whether or not he heard the sound of holding his breath, Gijun thought. There is a problem if someone who dies repeatedly before your eyes and returns each time is considered a friend. Such a friendship should not exist.

What truly scared him now was not the training center. Facing monsters, seeing others fall bleeding before his eyes, none of that mattered anymore.

“What's most important to me is that you don't get into danger.”

An obsessive compulsion towards Baek Sunwoo's safety.

Thus began the 11th school trip. <<less

Alpha x Alpha
Lu Heyang x Xu Ze... more>>

Xu Ze had thought hard about it, and the only thing he and Lu Heyang had in common was that they were both alphas with the highest pheromone level in the Union Preparatory School.

Apart from that, the two of them had no resemblance or relation whatsoever. <<less

When Kusuda chooses a troubled former actor as the face of his brand, he never expects to be pulled into a complicated and unpredictable connection.... more>> What begins as a professional collaboration soon spirals into something more intense, unsettling, and deeply personal. As the boundaries blur between obligation, manipulation, and genuine emotion, Kusuda finds himself navigating a situation far beyond his control. A gripping, emotionally charged spin-off from the COLD series. <<less

Yingzhao has been hiding from a person for thousands of years. ... more>>

He felt that man suddenly became crazy, obviously, they were friends for thousands of years. Why did he suddenly confess to him?

Yingzhao thought that the person was sick. He was just a spiritual beast born in heaven and earth. What does he know about love?

It wasn’t until that madman shattered his own soul and spirit for him. Yingzhao found out that it took the man tens of thousands of years to walk into his heart.

He looked at the magical weapon that warmed the soul in front of him and said quietly: This time, it’s my turn to find you!

In every world, that person is crazy, paranoid and horrifying, but also loves him to the point of obsession, and this time, Yingzhao decided not to escape (before meeting you, life is bitter; after meeting you, life is sweet) <<less

Xing Bolin died in the living room of his own home.... more>>

His older brother, Xing Baichuan, who was abroad, rushed back. The first person he met was his younger brother’s boyfriend, Li Jiangluo.

In order to confirm the cause of his brother's death, Xing Baichuan stayed at Li Jiangluo's house. Unexpectedly, he found himself gradually drawn to this quiet and reserved man who seemed to be hiding some secrets.

However, falling in love with his younger brother's lover was something Xing Baichuan found difficult to face.

—

Mature and gentle Gong x Quiet and gentle Shou <<less

Paula, the daughter of a poor peasant.... more>>

By chance, she is hired as the maid of the prestigious Count Bellunita.

But the owner she has to serve can’t see.

She thought it would be so difficult to serve the blind master.

The problem is that his personality is too sassy!

The story of a master who has lost his sight and has a dirty temper, and a maid who went through all sorts of hardships <<less

“I love a woman other than you. So break off the engagement with me, Reubellina.”... more>>

For ten years, Reubellina has stood by the side of the powerless Second Prince.
But her love was cruelly trampled on the day of their supposed wedding announcement.

Worse, this shameful incident was discovered by someone.
Tartenon Speraum, the Iron-Blooded Grand Duke of the North!

Reubellina begs him to keep it a secret, but he offers her one condition.
A 3-year contract marriage.

And so she went to the North, cultivated the barren land, fixed the chaotic internal affairs, and dealt with the corrupt nobles.
She did everything she could. She thought all she just had to do was leave now.

"Divorce? I don't know what you're talking about. Our contract period is not over yet."
“There’s one day left. I wanted to tell you in advance... … .”
“I’m sorry, Reubellina. I had no intention of letting you go. From the beginning.”

[What? Did I hear wrong?]

"Don't even think about running away. You're already mine."

[Excuse me, Grand Duke. Why are you obsessed with me?] <<less

[1] At 22, everyone advised Fu Jiaxi not to bother with the eldest brother of the Yue family who was out of favor. She did bother, got married, and even had a child with him. At 27, everyone still advised her, Yue Jincheng treats you like a treasure, why would you divorce? Are you s*upid? Without shedding a tear, she divorced him and threw a one-yuan coin at his face — “Mr. Yue, here’s your hard-earned fee for these five years, hold onto it!” — In Yue Jincheng’s life, He rarely burned his boats. Until this spring, He decided to chase Fu Jiaxi again.... more>>

[2] Grandmother of the Yue family was a devout Buddhist, and she loved to make Yue Jincheng chant Buddhist sutras:

“My husband and I, like flying birds, roost in the tall trees at dusk, sharing the same resting place.”

This line left the deepest impression on him. In his youth, he only found its imagery beautiful. It was only after parting ways with Fu Jiaxi that he suddenly recalled there were eight more characters to it—

“With affinity we unite, without it we part.”

In Yue Jincheng’s life,

there were few moments where he burned his boats and cut off all retreats.

Until this spring,

he decided to chase after Fu Jiaxi once again.

[I am not gentle/Only have this bit of bravery]

Financial futures. Equal match. <<less

Every woman probably goes through a period like this: ordinary, obedient, well-behaved, an anonymous person in the eyes of strangers, a dim star who is neither here nor there in his life.... more>>

But that’s just a phase. Later, she shines like the sun—dazzling, brilliant—but she no longer loves you.

Standing in the icy snow of the northern lands, Luan Nian’s hair and eyebrows are frosted with cold. His breath turns into vapor as he speaks: “Shang Zhitao, let’s start over from scratch? From the moment we first met.”

(A Part of the Early Spring Trilogy) <<less

Albert Irving is a man from Nebraska who was turned into a vampire 8 years ago. However, the transformation didn’t go exactly how it should have—he ended up a half-formed vampire without fangs and unable to control his transformations from human to bat, causing him to be bat by day and human by night. ... more>>

A series of mishaps leads him to wind up in Japan with no place to stay, and another series of mishaps leads to him staying with an embalmer named Akira who is the complete opposite of Al’s personality- a tsundere who doesn’t know how to open his heart to others. <<less

"Live like a mouse for a year. Don’t try to do anything or stand out." ... more>>

I ended up entering a contract marriage with the man I had been secretly in love with. On the very day I was given a terminal diagnosis.

I thought it was for the best. Because someone as insignificant as me would at least get to be his wife for a short while.

I resolved to live quietly for a year and then leave without a trace.

As promised, I lived quietly in the estate.

"I never thought of you as my mother in the first place. So don’t get any hopes." Said his adopted son.

The children left behind at the estate were ones carrying deep scars.

I never intended to become a mother to them, either. After all, I was someone who would leave soon. But...

"I know. But have you eaten?"

At the very least, I needed to feed the children.

Gradually, I began preparing for the end.

Not knowing that my departure might drive him crazy. <<less

“Sometimes, secrets we can’t fathom crawl through the shadows of London.”... more>>

The protagonist finds herself trapped in a horror VR game that was set in 19th-century London, a city teeming with crime. She wakes up in the body of Jane Osmond, the assistant to the cynical and socially awkward genius detective, Liam Moore.

Her goal is simple: reach the game’s ending and return safely to the real world. However, as she and Liam unravel the mysteries of their cases, the game’s features gradually disappear, and the world, which should be mere data, feels disturbingly real.

“Who am I?”

To make matters worse, her memories of her real-life self start to fade, plunging Jane into shock.

Then, she realizes one more unsettling truth: the gray eyes of Liam Moore, who is supposed to be just an NPC, are always fixed solely on her. <<less

On the first day of her repeated senior year, Zhou Leqi completely shut herself off. She told herself not to have any expectations for this repeat year and to avoid unnecessary relationships at all costs.... more>>

But the boy who everyone called “God Hou,” who happened to be late on the first day of school, quietly barged into her life. Later, in the dimly lit hallway of her apartment building, he pulled her tightly into his arms.

His voice was as scorching as the hands that held her close. He said, “It's okay if you don't like me... but could you try liking yourself a little more?”

Years later, on a gentle and warm spring night in Rome, she appeared before him once again.

He pushed through the crowd toward her, presenting an entirely different demeanor—cold and brooding compared to his teenage years.

But ultimately, she touched his heart again and heard his lost murmurs in the darkness:

“...Are you here to take me home?”

We part ways at the very last moment of our youth, only to meet again in the world of adults.

If we can still say “I love you” by the time we meet again, perhaps that’s what true love is. <<less