Critical Overlord

"Come for daddy, little Eli." Those words from my dad's best friend, were my undoing. I lusted over this man for years and he never noticed me. To him, I'm just a kid. I deviced the perfect plan to get him to fuck me. Soon, the truth is revealed. Will it be the end of this fire between us? And what happens when my dad—the world finds out about us?

Aria Sterling just wanted a fresh start. A high-paying job. A quiet life. No drama. But the moment she steps into Westwood Biotech, secrets begin to surface—starting with a mysterious child whose DNA matches her own… and a forbidden spark with the one man she should never want. Now caught between two billionaire brothers, buried memories, and a dangerous past that refuses to stay hidden, Aria must uncover the truth before it destroys everything—including her heart. What if the biggest mistake of your life… was never a mistake at all

Isabella Martinez never expected to trade her dreams for a marriage contract, but when her conniving step-sister flees an arranged marriage, she's forced to take her place. The groom? Alexander Kane, Manhattan's most ruthless CEO, a man known for destroying companies and breaking spirits. The same man who nearly ruined her father's company years ago. At forty, Alexander Kane has everything money can buy, except revenge against the Martinez family. When his intended bride escapes, he finds an even better alternative in her younger sister Isabella – the one person his rival truly loves. It's the perfect opportunity to complete his vendetta. What starts as a cold business arrangement soon turns into a dangerous game of attraction. Behind closed doors, Alexander's icy facade melts away, revealing a man haunted by past betrayals and unexpected tenderness. Isabella discovers that living with her enemy awakens desires she never knew existed, even as she uncovers the dark secrets that drive him. As their fake marriage transforms into something real, Isabella must choose between her family's loyalty and her growing love for Alexander. Meanwhile, Alexander faces his own demons: can he trust in love again, or will his quest for revenge cost him the only woman who's ever touched his heart?

Janice thought she had found her fairytale ending when she married Layden, the man who had captured her heart at first sight. She devoted herself entirely to their love, investing her dreams, time, and emotions into building a life with him. But soon after their wedding, the warmth in Layden's eyes began to fade. His once-loving words grew scarce, his touch distant. Late nights turned into entire nights away, always excused by work, until Janice found herself married to a ghost of the man she once adored. The man who once whispered sweet promises now blames her for everything wrong in their marriage. And when his frustrations turn into abuse, Janice realizes she is trapped in a love that is nothing but an illusion. At Layden’s promotion party, fate throws her into the path of Icarus Adonis Sebastian—his dangerously charming and ruthless boss. Icarus is no stranger to Janice; they share a past from college, where Layden had been the quiet, bookish type, and Icarus the untamed bad boy. Time has only refined his allure, and the moment their eyes meet, old embers ignite. But this time, Icarus isn’t just looking—he’s claiming. As Layden spirals deeper into cruelty, Janice finds herself drawn into Icarus’s orbit, where passion burns hotter than reason. But Icarus isn’t the kind of man who plays fair—when he wants something, he takes it. And he wants Janice. When love turns to torment and desire becomes a battleground, Janice must decide: does she fight for the marriage she once believed in, or does she let herself be consumed by the fire of a man who has never played by the rules? Because Icarus doesn’t just want her—he’s ready to burn down her entire world to have her.

Untuk mendapatkan bekal pensiun sebagai wanita penghibur, Hani terpaksa menerima tawaran dari mantan teman sekolahnya untuk menjadi istri kedua sekaligus melahirkan pewaris keluarga Rahman yang tak bisa diberikan oleh Nara-istri pertamanya dalam sebuah pernikahan kontrak. Namum takdir berkata lain saat orang-orang yang ingin dibahagiakan Hani semua pergi yang membuat jerih payahnya selama ini terasa sia-sia. Memutuskan untuk bertobat dan memulai hidup dari nol, hidup Hani semakin sulit saat berbagai tawaran menggiurkan dari mantan pelangganya berdatangan termasuk lamaran yang berhasil membangunkan hatinya yang telah lama mati. Akankah Hani menemukan kebahagiaan atau memilih hidup tanpa ikatan cinta selamanya?

Hindi matanggap ni McKenzie Elle Dela Fuentez na muling umibig at ikinasal Ang kanyang ama Kay Celeste Constantine sa pag aakalang Hindi ito karapat dapat, paglalaruan at sasaktan lang Ang kanyang ama. Misyun niyang paibigin Ang kanyang step mom upang sirain Ang relasyun nito sa kanyang ama at mauwi sa divorce. Saka niya ito hahayaang bumagsak. Subalit Ang planong mapa ibig ito ay tila naging patibong din sa kanyang sarili dahil unti unting lumalambot Ang kanyang puso para rito Hanggang sa Hindi niya na mawari kung Ang misyung ginagawa ay para mapaghiwalay sila o para maging sa kanya ng buo si Celeste Constantine. Hanggang saan aabot Ang mapag larong tadhana sa kanilang buhay? Could a happy ending still exist? Abangan natin Ang love story ni McKie at Celeste sa My Step Mom. Only here at Good Novel.

She was the cherished Alpha’s daughter. They were the foster brothers she loved. Now, they are the monsters who destroyed her world. ***** On the night of her twenty-first birthday, Aurelia’s perfect life is shattered. Her family is brutally murdered, her pack overthrown by her treacherous uncle. And the ones she grew up adoring—her foster brothers, Kaelen, Torin, and Rylan, the formidable Lycan triplets—are the very ones who drag her father to his death. As tribute to their victory, Aurelia is stripped of her title and given to them as a prize. A plaything. Thrown at the mercy of the very men who betrayed her. But what happens when fate decides to be cruel? When she discovers she is mated to not just one but all three of them? Faced with an unbearable discovery about her late parents, the lines between enemy and lover becomes blurred, will she choose love over revenge? Or will her rage consume them all?

He was her impossible dream, she his righteous fury. A broken promise from their past—a wound he inflicted, a debt she demands—binds them together in a dangerous, forbidden dance. Their entangled hearts must choose: a desperate gamble on love, or the shattering consequences of their shared history.

Autumn Simeons had loved Damian McLaren for as long as she could remember. From childhood to their teenage years, he was her safe place, the one person who made life feel lighter. But while Damian came from wealth and privilege, Autumn’s life was far simpler—and his heart seemed to belong to someone else. She kept her feelings hidden, choosing to be the best friend he could rely on. That fragile balance broke when Damian got a girlfriend who saw Autumn as a threat. Tension grew until, without warning, Damian cut her out of his life completely. One day they were inseparable; the next, he treated her like a stranger. Months later, fate intervened when Damian’s mother, worried about his slipping grades, asked Autumn to tutor him—unaware of the rift between them. Both protested, but their parents insisted. Now, forced into the same space, Autumn must face the boy she still loves, who seems to resent her presence. His girlfriend’s shadow hangs over every exchange, and unspoken history simmers beneath the surface. As old feelings resurface, Autumn realizes some lessons can’t be taught from books—they live in stolen glances, unsaid words, and memories that refuse to fade.

Di balik bayang-bayang dunia yang terlihat damai, ada jaringan gelap yang mengendalikan nasib umat manusia: 'The Council', sekumpulan elit dunia yang menguasai politik, ekonomi, dan teknologi dengan tujuan menciptakan tatanan global baru. Namun, seorang pria bernama Alan, mantan agen dengan masa lalu kelam, muncul sebagai ancaman terbesar mereka. Dengan keahlian yang tak tertandingi dan tekad yang tak tergoyahkan, Alan memimpin tim yang terdiri dari individu-individu dengan kemampuan luar biasa namun penuh luka batin: Dewi Ambarwati, petarung yang tangguh namun rapuh di dalam, dan Thomas Silverlake, seorang sniper jenius yang menguasai medan dari jauh. Bersama-sama, mereka merancang misi-misi berbahaya untuk melumpuhkan jaringan The Council, mencuri sumber daya mereka, dan menghancurkan sistem dari dalam. Namun perjuangan mereka tidak mudah. Pengkhianatan, dilema moral, dan pengorbanan terus menghantui langkah mereka. Ketika rahasia mengejutkan tentang masa lalu Alan dan The Council terungkap, mereka dihadapkan pada pertarungan terakhir yang akan menentukan masa depan dunia. Apakah mereka mampu menghentikan The Council, atau malah menjadi bidak dalam permainan yang lebih besar? "Shadow Rebellion" adalah kisah penuh aksi, intrik, dan pengorbanan yang akan membawa pembaca menyusuri sisi gelap kekuasaan dan perjuangan untuk kebebasan.