Urban Romance

Cassie never imagined trading in her greasy apron for pressed linens, but fate had other plans. When she lands a coveted position at the von Steiner estate, she thinks she's struck gold. Little does she know; she's stepped into a world where wealth and prestige mask a chilling secret.By day, Cassie navigates the glittering halls of high society. By night, she's haunted by howls that echo through moonlit corridors. As she unravels the von Steiners' dark legacy, Cassie finds herself inexplicably drawn to the brooding Florian, a man as dangerous as he is alluring.But Florian isn't the only one with his eyes on Cassie. Karl, the domineering heir, sees her as a prize to be claimed. Caught between two brothers and secrets that could tear her world apart, Cassie must decide where her loyalties lie.As the full moon rises and long-buried truths come to light, Cassie faces an impossible choice. Will she embrace a destiny she never asked for, or fight against a nature that threatens her? 



Right before sitting for the SATs, Collin Smith falls in love with a young woman whose surname is Yard. He insists on calling off our engagement, but both pairs of parents vehemently object.As planned, we hold our wedding after graduating college. However, Queenie Yard dies in an accident—she's pregnant with Collin's child, too. From that moment on, endless torture and humiliation is all that awaits me.Even until the day he dies, Collin has no idea that Queenie is a promiscuous woman. The child she carried wasn't his.After being reborn, I've learned my lesson. I boldly pursue Jonah, to whom I owe a favor. I become Collin's aunt.This time, I'm going to give his relationship with Queenie my full support. I have to ensure he enjoys the pleasure of being cheated on and raising a child that isn't his. 

She went to prison for a crime she didn't commit - betrayed by her fiancé and branded a murderer.Four years later, Louise is back, colder and smarter, with only one goal: revenge. Her first step? A flash marriage to a man she barely knows.Dominic is calm, powerful, and dangerously in control. Everyone thinks he's just a quiet executive - until he flips the entire city for her.She thought it was just a deal. He says, "I've waited ten years to marry you."Now, with his silent protection and her sharpened claws, she's ready to reclaim her life, her company, and her pride. But when the past resurfaces, dark and furious, she must choose: the man who destroyed her-or the one willing to burn the world for her.She doesn't need saving. But loving him might just change everything. 



Charlotte had always lived a recluse life. She hated unnecessary attention, and would rather stay in the background.On the eve of her 23rd birthday, she is dared by her best friend, Laura, to go out with a guy and get laid. Deciding to do one last crazy thing before moving from the city, Charlotte agrees to the plan. Afterall, no one should be able to find her when she leaves the city.That night, Rachel kissed a guy in the club and after being separated from Laura, she goes home with the handsome stranger and they spend a night of passion together.To Rachel, the act and the stranger would remain in her past. However, she might have just gotten herself into a situation she hated the most. 









“A million dollars,” he said, his voice flat, like he was negotiating over a car, not a person.Astrid shook her head, opening her mouth to protest, but he cut her off.“Let’s make it two then,” he offered. She stared at him, stunned, wondering if he’d lost his mind.“Mr. Voss…”“Final offer. Five million,” he said, his gaze steady, unyielding.Astrid took a deep breath, her heart pounding. “Fine. I’ll be your wife.”***When Astrid Blythe, a rising event planner, runs into her ex, Adrian Voss, at his engagement party, she’s shocked to discover that his fiancée is missing. What starts as a strange encounter quickly spirals into something even more surreal when Adrian offers Astrid a proposal of his own: marry him in a cold, calculated, no-strings-attached arrangement.Despite her better judgment, Astrid agrees to the deal. But as the line between business and desire blurs, she finds herself drawn back into Adrian’s dangerous orbit—and realizes, to her horror, that she’s falling again for the man she once loved…the man who had a hand in the death of their child. 
Olivia's mother was diagnosed with a brain tumor and needed urgent operation. Two days before the operation, she hadn't gathered enough money for her operation. She turned to her father for help, but he chased her out, colluding with his mistress.Disheartened and helpless she left the house, but before she could reach the hospital she was caught in an accident. Two days after the accident Olivia woke up to an unfamiliar yet classic and Luxurious room, but how did she end up here ? Who brought her here?****"He's only a friend""You're my woman and mine alone, I Don't want any other man close to you!” Morgan half yelled, closing the distance between them.“W-what are you doing ?” Olivia asked, arching her brows in confusion.Before she could understand what he was about to do, he pulled her waist to him, roughly claiming her lips. 

Natalie Schmidt would soon perform a complicated kidney transplant on her own son, Matthew Fletcher—not just because of the complexities involved, but because she was the kidney donor.…The operation went smoothly.She went to share the good news with her husband, Oliver Fletcher, who waited in the room next door. Then, she saw him closely embracing one of her interns, Linda Sawyer, through the door crack."Oliver, what if the surgery isn't successful? What if something happens to our child? It'd be so much better if it were my kidney instead. At least his life wouldn't be at the mercy of others."Natalie froze, thinking about what Linda meant by their child.She was about to storm in and confront him, only to find him gently cradling Linda a second later.Concerned, he advised, "Don't worry. Natalie's treated Matthew as her own child ever since she suffered from memory loss after her accident. She'll give it her all in the surgery. Not to mention, you donated a kidney to save my life, and I compromised to marry her. "It's only fair that she donates her kidney to Matthew." 
Emily Anderson once believed in love, family, and second chances. But when tragedy strikes, the man she trusted most, James Carter, becomes her cruelest tormentor. Haunted by the death of his mother and unborn child, James is determined to make Emily pay, no matter the cost.Forced to live under the same roof, Emily struggles to protect her fragile younger brother, Oliver. But when James demands Oliver's kidney to save his own son, Emily's world begins to unravel. Her pleas are ignored, her sacrifices go unseen and soon, the line between justice and vengeance blurs.As betrayal mounts from all sides—family, friends, and even fate—Emily is stripped of everything she holds dear. But in the depths of despair, something awakens within her. A spark. A purpose.What began as a woman begging for mercy becomes a relentless fight for dignity, truth, and revenge. But just how far is Emily willing to go—and how much more does she have left to lose? 
In the world of the elite Hebert family, whispers abound about Elsa Hebert, their adopted daughter, harboring an unrequited love for Mr. Frank. To his disdain, Mr. Frank went as far as imprisoning her for five long years, shattered by her affection.When Mr. Frank finally tied the knot, it was expected that his bride would be someone else. Yet, to everyone's astonishment, the woman with a criminal past, Elsa Hebert, stood before him at the altar. Anticipating his cruel retaliation, onlookers eagerly awaited the humiliation of this audacious woman.But fate had other plans. On the fateful wedding day, the bride vanished into thin air, leaving Mr. Frank seething with anger. Determined to bring her back, he dispatched his men to retrieve her.When he captured Elsa, a storm raged in his eyes as he pinned her beneath him. His voice dripped with intensity as he posed the ultimate question, "Will you marry me or face the consequences?" 
At 18, to pay for her mother's treatment, Elizabeth Farley sells herself to a man ten years older.Only later does she find out he's the head of Cooper Corporation, a man feared in the business world for his ruthless tactics. But with her… he's impossibly gentle.He spoils her so much, she starts to believe it's love.One night, she casually mentions liking the cake from a dessert shop in the south end of the city. The next day, he buys the entire store—just so they'll make sweets for her and her alone.When she spikes a fever in the middle of the night, he drops out of an international meeting and takes the first flight back. He sits by her bedside, changing cold towels for her again and again.On her 20th birthday, he takes her to see the northern lights. Under the sky painted with dazzling color, he kisses her fingertips and whispers, "Little one, from now on, I'll spend every birthday with you."And she's silly enough to believe him. 



In a treacherous web of deceit, she found herself betrayed by both her boyfriend and her own sister. To make matters worse, her adoptive father, driven by greed, took her life mercilessly.In a desperate bid for freedom, she fought her way through a blazing fire, risking everything to save him. Little did she know that he would repay her selflessness with betrayal of his own.Six long and grueling years passed before she resurfaced, armed with a determination for vengeance. With her twins by her side, she vowed to take back what was rightfully hers.Enter Mr. Young, a man of towering height and striking handsomeness. His sarcasm, arrogance, and undeniable power made it clear that women should keep their distance.But one day, a shocking twist occurred—the legendary man brought his little daughter to work. The revelation sent shockwaves through everyone around them.In a remarkable transformation, the once aloof and unfeeling man became possessive and overprotective, unable to hide his jealousy. The arrival of the twins only intensified the situation.The twin brother, with an air of arrogance, warned, "Daddy is despised by everyone, so stay away from our mother!"The twin sister chimed in, saying, "Give me another brother, and I'll give you my mother!" 

At over 30 years old, Keith Sullivan, my husband, suddenly becomes obsessed with everything pink. He claims he's trying to win a villa in a bet with his friend, Quentin Monroe.But Quentin's story keeps changing, raising my suspicions. I investigate and discover that Keith is having an affair with Daisy Lennox, a woman we once sponsored as a child.The two of them have a certain fetish. Keith even calls Daisy his owner.Heartbroken, I prepare for divorce. At Daisy's birthday party, I play videos of their escapades, exposing the truth.In the end, Keith and I get a divorce. His company goes bankrupt, leaving him in massive debt.Both he and Daisy contract HIV, and their lives crumble.As for me, I escape unharmed and start over.How many times do I have to tell you before you remember? 




In my previous life, at Gavin Hart's birthday party, his so-called best friend, Vanessa Troy, bragged that she knew every size he'd ever been over the years.I slapped her right across the face in front of everyone, broke down in tears, and ran out of the house. Later on, a car hit me, and that was the end of my story.After I died, Gavin lost his mind. He made sure Vanessa paid for it too, trapped between his guilt and obsession until neither of them could live in peace.Meanwhile, I cried my soul out every day in the Court of the Underworld, begging for justice. Why did I have to be the one torn apart by love and pain?The Lord of Souls then took pity on me."Earn a hundred points of heartbreak," he said, "and I'll give you another chance."When I open my eyes, I'm back at the same birthday party, my arm linked through my best friend, Samuel Reed's.He casually announces my exact measurements in front of everyone. "I just measured you. Still the same as in high school."I give him a playful glare, pretending to be annoyed."Shut up. With hands that slow, you're nothing compared to my husband."Across the room, Gavin smashes his glass. His face darkens as he points at Samuel. "Clara Whitlock, what the hell do you mean by that?"The reaper assigned to watch me whispers in my ear, "You're here to collect heartbreak points, not to get yourself killed."Before he even finishes, my heartbreak meter jumps by five points. 
"Dear Ms. Ingram, your application for the overseas exchange program has been accepted. Kindly confirm your participation."Kayla Ingram stares at the message for a long time. Her fingertip hovers above the screen, slightly trembling. Finally, she takes a deep breath and types out her reply. "Confirmed."Just as she hits send, a cool, low voice sounds behind her. "Why are you standing here alone? Aren't you going to watch the fireworks?"She spins around to see Darren Tate right behind her.Under the night sky, his silhouette is sharply outlined by the distant lights. His features are striking and refined. Even in a plain white shirt, he carries himself with an effortless, poised elegance.She doesn't get a chance to answer before a loud boom cracks through the air.A burst of fireworks explodes across the sky. Everyone around lifts their heads in awe, but Kayla keeps her gaze fixed solely on him.This is the 1001st time she's looked at him like this—quietly, from the shadows.And it will be the last. 


On our wedding day, my husband, Oliver Rothwell, who's always treated me like I'm his everything, does the unthinkable.In front of me, he sends an apology to his childhood sweetheart using Morse code."I'm sorry, Charlotte. This wedding was all my father's idea, but I don't love her. I'll come to you tonight, okay?"Despite her initial disappointment, Charlotte Vandenberg eagerly agrees, her spirits lifting in a flash.Sure enough, I spend our wedding night alone.Before I can even speak, Oliver looks at me with a remorseful expression. "Baby, work's been overwhelming. I'll make it up to you tomorrow, I swear. Just be patient and wait for me to come home." I nod, pretending to go along with it. He thinks he's fooled me.But what he doesn't know is that the divorce papers are all set for tomorrow. I'll strip him of everything and watch him leave empty-handed.I've known Morse code for ages.And I've been aware of every single scheme he and Charlotte have been conspiring against me. 

Since the company's taking a well-deserved break on New Year, my boss, Justine Shaw, tags everyone in the company's group chat and tells them to check their accounts for their latest salaries.
Unfortunately, I'm the only one who has yet to receive my salary.
When Justine finds out about it, she doesn't seem to mind at all. After ensuring that there's nothing wrong with my bank account, she transfers me my salary once again.
But weirdly enough, I don't receive the money at all.
My colleagues refuse to believe me. Thankfully, Justine is willing to make one more transaction in front of us. She lets us witness the entire process as well.
Still, I have yet to receive the salary.
My colleagues grow furious on Justine's behalf. They admonish me for being a scammer who wants to swindle money from the company before throwing me out.
Alas, the moment I leave the company, I get run over by a truck and die on the spot.
Even as I breathe my last, I still don't understand what happened. The transaction process is fine, but why can't I receive my salary at all?
When I open my eyes again, I've returned to the day I receive my salary. 

Year eight of marriage, Roger's mistress outside was about to give birth.The day I found out, I printed out the divorce papers and moved out of the villa.Roger looked at me, reluctance in his eyes: "I'm sorry, I will definitely find a way to compensate you."Others said I was too petty.What man doesn't stray? As long as it doesn't threaten your position, just endure it. What's the big deal?What do they mean, "endure it"? I refused.I always remembered how, back then, to marry him, I had given up the job offer I'd secured.Roger had even knelt before his parents for three days and three nights."Fine. Want to compensate me? Then I want you to kneel before my door for three days and three nights too. After all, one should see things through from beginning to end." 
I had been with Peregrine for five years, from school uniforms to a wedding dress, from naive innocence to ruthless decisiveness.
On the day he was supposed to wash his hands clean of his old life, I heard his brothers hooting and calling another girl "sister-in-law."
I stood in the shadow of a large tree, watching as his hands, once stained with blood, carefully wiped away her tears.
"Cordelia, you and she are different."
"She was born rolling in the mud, while you are the pure white lotus in bloom."
I looked at the wedding photos saved on my phone, dated for next week.
At the same time, another message popped up on the screen.
Late-stage pancreatic cancer. 
In the sixth year of her marriage to Damian Ingram, Penelope Harmon finds two kindergarten enrollment applications in a folder in his study. On the small two-inch photos are two young faces that look almost exactly like Damian's, making Penelope feel as if she's been plunged into an ice-cold abyss.In all the years she's been married to Damian, she has never had any children of her own.Under the "parent/guardian" section, the name Jasmine Rowe strikes her heart like a curse.Eight years ago, Damian was in a terrible car accident and was in urgent need of a heart transplant. It was Jasmine who had signed the organ donation consent form on her mother's behalf. From that moment on, Jasmine had inserted herself into Penelope and Damian's lives.When Damian heard that Jasmine no longer had any family, he took her in as his god-sister. After Jasmine graduated and couldn't find a job, he brought her into his company as his personal secretary.The two of them ended up spending more time together than Penelope, his childhood sweetheart, ever did with him.Even their wedding had been called off at the last minute, just because Jasmine couldn't attend due to severe menstrual cramps. 





Joanna Malone spends ten years with Rowan Swanson to finally hear him say, "Marry me."But on the day of their wedding, he leaves her behind and rushes off to save Hattie Duncan—the secretary who has been secretly in love with him for years.Too concerned for his safety to nurse her heartbreak, Joanna chases after him without a second thought.When she arrives at the scene, she watches in horror as Hattie—trying to protect confidential documents for Rowan—is pushed from a rooftop by one of his rivals. Hattie survives, but falls into a coma.Driven by guilt, Rowan sends Hattie to the most advanced private hospital for long-term care.Joanna agrees to his request and takes care of Hattie's mother, Sabrina Wilkinson, who suffers from a severe mental illness. For two years, she endures every vicious episode and every cruel insult Sabrina throws her way during each psychotic break.One day, during a particularly vicious episode, Sabrina rips through Joanna's belongings and cuts everything to shreds—including what Joanna believes to be her marriage certificate.Exhausted and emotionally worn, Joanna drags herself to the registry office to get a replacement.But the clerk frowns at the computer screen, then looks up and says, "Ms. Malone, this marriage certificate is a fake. According to our records, you've never been married." 