the elusive pimpernel

Zane Black, the illegitimate child of an elite family received a diary from his future self. The diary not only detailed his fall into obsession and obscurity, but it also contained a set of requests and regrets. Incidentally, he begins his life as a member of the Gnosis society, the Universe's largest intelligence gathering organisation, gaining an edge that he never had before. But an edge is not the only thing that he would gain, family, friendships and dare he say it... Love. The problem in his otherwise wonderful life ... Keeping his huge secret from his protagonist brother who seemed to have huge secrets of his own and more importantly, his lover whose genius was emphasized in the diary nine times. Zane must learn to be smart, discreet and elusive. After all, the worst fate of a spy is to be caught. Two sticky people, one secret to keep. Dedication: For those who have been waiting for an action/mystery bl with a heavy side of wholesomeness and romance, this one is for you. #Cover to be taken down at owner's request!

Tall, dark, and handsome. Three adjectives most women in the West would use to describe a perfect guy, which she really doesn't understand. She was taught to look for a Man With Potential, well that's three words too. But the guy earnestly clapping his hands about to make a wish, fits the three adjectives of the women of the West for a perfect man. He's tall. He's dark, err, he's in a dark mood, that is, and the most important adjective is that he's handsome in his orange hair. Dana Hasegawa, age sixteen experience her love at first sight in Meiji-Jingu Shrine. Fast forward to present, few days before her 18th birthday Dana saw Grand on WeChat Moments of a friend, - handsome as ever minus the orange hair. She schemes her way to China to hunt the Orange Mandarin, but would she capture the love of a guy or find something else. ====== Gold Tier Winner of WFC #9 - Female Lead - Bad Boy Love Interest! ====== -------- DISCLAIMER: This book is NOT a sequel to the book Capture That Feeling. ***Book cover: Sendaline_16

Legends foretold, the spark of light Fallen from the heavens to bring delight Those who follow in her goddess's light Shall be brought to lands that heavens compare Darkness however knows they won't fare Against this gracious sunbeam's shimmering might Snuff this ember before ruin is brought upon the dark Go forth, my faithful beast of darkness! Engulf the spark before it destroys us all! _ One of heart, one of mind, one wish that made the heavens open their pearly gates. A miracle, born to lead the world into a new age of peace for the light elves. Unfortunately, that would mean the end for the dark elves. The crimes of their ancestors were pushed down through generations. The new age of peace has no place for half-demons, someone must put an end to the newborn Messiah. Unfortunately for Philomel, this death sentence of a mission was pushed to her, courtesy of the Chief's son, Asclepius. Asclepius, an ambitious, short-sighted dark elf, determined to bring the dark elves to their former glory. A person Philomel made the mistake of pissing off. Dragging along the oblivious entrance guard, (Amon) they begin their emotional rollercoaster of a journey. Daggers in hands, can they become the villains their tribe so badly needs, or will the guilt finally drag them under? _ A voice bellowed and screeched from all around him. It sounded like a million cries through the echoes of a cave, that shrieked as it spoke. The shadows reach out toward the blood-red sky, forming a huge dark figure, the figure of a roaring dragon. Its eyes shine through all the darkness, one a brilliant blue, the other a golden yellow, slits of black in the middle, when the dragon blinks, it blinks sideways. From the corner of the eyes to the other corner, rather than one eyelid to the other. " Was anything but pleasant." The distorted voice of his father reminded him as the dragon stomped around. Each stomp crushed the homes of many and killed screaming villages. " Is this what you wish for? Is this what your heart desires?" The disfigured voice questioned. __ " I win." Philomel smugly whispers to Lenny. Completely pleased with herself before noticing Lenny's heart rate beating against her own, matching her speed but was off her pace. It felt like her heart was pounding at an unnatural speed which felt scary but at the same time interesting. She barely noticed Lenny's hazel eyes sparkling as his shocked expression slowly melts into a blissful goofy smile. Her attention finally returned to Lenny when his chiseled jawline moved closer to her. Lenny's head leans forward kissing Philomel on the cheek as he stares at her with such soft eyes. Philomel instantly blushes as she gasps at the sudden kiss. Her lips trembling trying to think of something to say but her brain malfunctioned. Lenny let out a deep chuckle as he ran a hand through his mahogany chestnut brown hair, extremely happy at Philomel's cute reaction. _ There will be romance but it would be slow-paced since it's friends to lovers. No smut scenes. There will be battles and tons of emotional trauma. Super in the middle can go both ways. This book is experimental writing. It shall be written in script format, detailed, and have a rhythmic beat/freestyle poem to certain scenery descriptions. The story shall also have switched target audience, where certain chapters are tailored to male/ female readers. There will be a notice to inform which chapters are which. Female Tailored Chapters (FTC) will have more cute scenes between characters. Male Tailored Chapters (MTC) will have battle based on the Dungeon and Dragon format where the victory or defeat of a match is based on a dice roll. Upload Every Saturday I will also be posting this story on RoyalRoad.com and Inkitt. ______________________________________________

Semi has been the secretary of the Ashyx wolf pack’s alpha since his enthronement 3 years ago. She tells the alpha everything about her, except for one thing. The fact that she is a natural born omega puts her at the worst disadvantage, especially since the alpha of the Ashyx wolf pack do not offer mercy for omegas. The mere existence of omegas disgust their alpha, something Semi has been aware since the beginning. No matter how much she hides it, the truth will always be revealed! When the truth comes to the surface, she should be greeted with endless pain. But when the alpha falls head over heels with Semi, the story seems different!

[Strong language and scene: be advised.] Imagine a group of unlikely characters: a hapless boy, a shy girl, a homeless man with a mysterious power, and an underground high school society. What could possibly go wrong? Tom, a desperate bullying victim, encounters a timid Cacey for the first time in the school canteen. Tom was in need of something that Cacey possessed, and Cacey was in need of someone to rescue her from an uncomfortable situation. Despite its brevity, the meeting leaves an indelible mark on both individuals. To Tom, Cacey becomes the savior he will always admire. Accidental interactions with Cacey continue to impress and captivate Tom. Tom encounters the enigmatic homeless man Edward Lesseter Holmes, who promises to take him to a realm called Aboron. This encounter, however, turns his and Cacey's lives upside down. After the disappearance of the homeless man behind a dimensional curtain, Tom kept experiencing bizarre events. He finds himself in a land of snow, fettered and wounded in freezing cold weather, when he is right inside his very own room. Cacey keeps experiencing events from the life of a mysterious battle princess, Aurelia. Cacey, once a timid girl, suddenly becomes the nightmare of the bullies. They both keep having doubts about what is real and what is not. In the meantime, without their knowledge, they end up on the Syndicate's hit list. Angus Balfour, the meticulous villain, has a very sinister plan for them. What will happen to them? What awaits them in Aboron? Will they be able to survive the evil of Ogologos High? Join them as they set out on an adventure brimming with transformations, blood-curdling vengeance, and otherworldly powers. Instagram for wallpapers and illustrations of my novels: Mashuk_Musafir23

“The machines conquered the world. What they can’t conquer is the dream that makes us human.” In the distant future of the multiverse, where AI rules the Earth, humans are slaves. The machines are logical, ruthless, and immortal — yet they are haunted by their lack of true consciousness. A group of human rebels devises a daring plan to exploit that weakness by convincing the machines that they can gain consciousness by reliving the emotionally charged combat experience of real WW2 fighter pilots. A sophisticated illusion that gives the rebels vital time to delay a machine offensive to destroy humanity. Later, the war becomes not just a physical but a spiritual conflict between good and evil, and the same team of rebels returns to a future alternative world, almost identical to the original. It is here that their leader, David, must identify and kill the Satanic personification of evil who lives in this world, disguised as an ordinary man. Guided by the mysterious Lingzhe—beings who understand that mind, not logic, birthed the universe—they must battle not only Satan but also the AI machines who have become his agents. In this evolutionary war between man and machine, good and evil, there can only be one winner. ALSO SEE THE PREFACE AND THE PROLOGUE *** Copyright. A. McCaffrey. All rights reserved. “Zhuangzi’s Butterfly” is an original work by A. M. McCaffrey. No part of the story may be copied, reproduced, or distributed without written permission from the author. Published on INKSTONE Web. ***

He is her husband; she did not want. She is his wife he would do anything for. What will you do when your husband refuses to know you? This is what happens with Lena, when one night she encounters her husband Alarik, for the first time since their arranged marriage. As danger looms near her and a gunshot shatters the air, she unexpectedly becomes his protector, igniting a chain of events. Amidst secrets, betrayal, and attraction, while confronting her own past. Mystery of her mother’s death. Will she emerge unscathed, or will the shadows of his world consume her eventually? Will she be able to tame her husband?

Sierra was crushed six years ago when she discovered that her longtime boyfriend, Eric, cheated on her. Her excellent friends dragged her to the club so they could drink everything away. Sierra made the acquaintance of an enigmatic, lonely man with whom she spent a wild, hot, and insane night. After the encounter, Sierra discovered herself in her apartment's tiny bathroom with a pregnancy test kit that had come up positive. She is expecting! But Sierra has no idea how to track down the child's father. Sierra ran into him again six years later, but this time he was the CEO she would be working with, not the enigmatic, lonely man. Her boss, Sierra, is put to the test on a trip to Davao, and when his desire for her starts to interfere with his work, they dance around it until one late night at the workplace turns business into pleasure. However, he learned Sierra had been concealing information from him that might either bind them together or drive them away. What might Sierra have been keeping from her boss?

"You can be a human with everything else . . . but without emotions and with a devil's soul you are beyond that - Fear of Death and Losing control on every verge but still they call him . . . Stone-Cold"

As the title says this will be about love stories where there will be Drama, Revenge, Fluff, Wholesome moments and lots more. First story is: In a world where love is often fleeting, the story of Savannah and Bradley stands as a testament to the power of enduring passion. They met as two young souls with a fire burning within them, and their connection was immediate and all-consuming. But as they navigate the ups and downs of life together, they soon realize that the road to happiness is not always smooth. They must confront challenges that will test the strength of their love, including Bradley's career struggles and Savannah's inner demons. Despite the odds, their love endures, growing stronger with each passing day. However, their journey will take them down paths they never could have imagined, leading to heart-wrenching sacrifices and difficult choices. Follow Savannah and Bradley as they embark on a bittersweet love story that will leave you breathless, as they demonstrate that true love is always worth fighting for.