The Groom Has Vanished

Sakura Suzuki has always prioritised her friendship with Mia Yoshino, even when it meant burying her own heart. In their second year of college, both girls fall for Haru Soma, but when Mia confesses her feelings, Sakura chooses loyalty over love, silently stepping aside to help Mia win his affection. Years later, on Mia and Haru’s wedding day, the carefully constructed facade shatters. In a shocking turn of events, Haru kisses Sakura—the maid of honour—and confesses a long-hidden truth: "It was always you, Sakura," he said softly, his voice rough. "I've always loved you. Not Mia. You." Guilt and longing consume Sakura as she grapples with the revelation. That night, she makes a wish at 11:11—and wakes up nine years earlier, back in college, on the day she first met Haru. Given a second chance, Sakura is determined to claim the love she sacrificed—but rewriting the past is far more complicated than she imagined. Her choices start to unravel everything she once knew. Friendships are tested, hearts are broken, and Sakura must confront the painful truth: Pursuing her own happiness could cost her everything she holds dear. Will she find the love she's always dreamed of, or will her second chance destroy the very life she hoped to protect?

An Nuan thought that she was going to have her happy ending, marrying the love of her life when the man left her on their wedding day. "Pei Zhi Yi, the moment you step into the elevator, it's over between us." An Nuan thought that she could stop her fiance from leaving, but that man still left for the other woman. The wedding hall was prepared and the guests had all arrived. With no groom beside her, An Nuan decided that she would marry anyone willing. “An Nuan, if you are willing, then how about considering me as your groom?” Unexpectedly, the young master of the Lin family, Lin Xiao Feng stepped forward to offer himself. An Nuan did not expect much from this marriage, especially when they both agreed that they were seeking to gain something through this marriage. Lin Xiao Feng needed someone as his wife in his political career. Meanwhile, she just needed to marry someone to get over Pei Zhi Yi. As someone who was disappointed by love, An Nuan no longer wanted to believe in love. She never thought that the marriage that she did not expect would turn out better than she had expected. Young Master Lin would pamper her and support her whenever she needed help. Wasn’t their marriage just for show? --- Cover and characters Illustration commission by kirinlukis --- Shared universe with: 1. Loving You Too Much 2. True Love and Other Lies 3. A Lifetime with You 4. The Dragon Beside Me 5. Love So Sweet 6. Commander Qi's Runaway Wife 7. The Wedding Planner's Romance 8. The Author Must Die

After transmigrating from the apocalypse to ancient times, Gu Yundong barely had time to catch her breath when she realized she was in the midst of a journey to escape famine. To make matters worse, her entire family had been expelled from the group fleeing the famine by her grandparents while others watched on coldly. With her father missing, her mother feeble-minded, and her starved younger sibling, Gu Yundong, who had barely caught her breath, only felt a major headache oncoming. With no other choice, she rolled up her sleeves and got to work. She engaged in business, opened a shop, and acquired fertile land. Gu Yundong thrived in her daily life. If it weren't for the people around her eyeing her as a potential wife, she could conquer heaven itself.

Gem Atkinson, River State's Number One Gentleman, high-ranking and influential, handsome and unparalleled, known to the world as Young Master Unparalleled. Forsythia Brown lost her parents at a young age and lived in Atkinson Manor, not only did she not suffer the hardships of living under someone else's roof, but instead grew increasingly proud of being Miss Atkinson. Gem Atkinson was the one who had encouraged her insouciance. 【Example One】 "Mr. Gem, the Young Miss has scratched Miss Spencer's face." "Only the face? Hm, Viola, how I have taught you? If someone pushes you, at least beat them until they can't get out of bed for three months." 【Example Two】 "Mr. Gem, the Young Miss has broken the Governor's son's leg." "Oh, has Viola been injured?" Subordinate: Value your life, stay away from the Young Miss. 【Example Three】 "Mr. Gem, the Young Miss says she's going to the moon for Mid-Autumn cake this year." "Contact the Space Agency, arrange the time." Subordinates: Kneel and hug the Young Miss's leg, and beg for her presence. 【And Then…】 On the day of Gem Atkinson's wedding, the bride-to-be was tragically kidnapped. The culprit, Forsythia Brown! "Mr. Gem, the Young Miss said: if you marry her, she'll release the bride, otherwise, she tears the ticket." "I'll marry." Forsythia Brown successfully forced marriage and transformed from Miss Atkinson to Young Mrs. Atkinson. Thereafter, the couple had a deep love for each other, which attracted the envy of others. However, just three short years later, the couple's love broke apart. "Forsythia Brown, if you don't suffer imprisonment, who else will?" Gem Atkinson personally sent Forsythia Brown to prison. Five years later, Forsythia Brown was released from prison. From then on, love and resentment grew, and the wind and clouds rose. In the midst of life and death, she realized that he had always been deeply devoted to her and had always protected her under his wings! ★ In one sentence: this is a story about a flapper who transformed into a queen. Another sentence: also a story of a cool, domineering, and super cute baby who is involved with her father's love and hatred. ★ 【Father-daughter confrontation One】 "Handsome brother, I'm four years old, not a one-year-old kid. That was a real attack, how can you say it was just a drill with a clear conscience?" A certain man, eyes flashing with stars: What a cool kid. ★ One-on-one, pure in body and mind, open country, please don't read into it too much. ★ On another note, for those who love ancient novels, please check out my finished works: "My Wife" is a match between a handsome, noble appearance and a cunning, wealthy lady. "Master's Planted" is a clever teacher-student showdown among high-level players! "Master's Return to Overbearing Spoiling" is a love for beauties but not the country! "My Empress, Emperor Zhangsun" is the story of the tyrant favored by the once-in-a-lifetime emperor.

When Peter is transported to a brutal, system-driven world, where stats, skills, and paths to power are granted at birth… he gets nothing. No stats. No skills. No system. Just a pair of straw sandals and a death sentence. Thrown into a military training regime where the weak are discarded and the strong thrive, Peter should have been erased in days. But through sheer grit, sharp wit, and an unconventional cultivation path, he refuses to die. Alongside Thea, a fiercely determined warrior, and Elric, a healer with a secret, Peter claws his way forward—one brutal battle at a time. But as he breaks the world’s rules, the world starts noticing.

Holo’s life was once a series of relentless hardships—bullies at school, abusive parents, and heartbreak at the hands of those he trusted. After a failed suicide attempt, a mysterious man offers him a deal: help rehabilitate four psychopathic girls, and in return, earn ten million dollars. Desperate and naive, Holo accepts, not realizing the chaos and danger awaiting him. Each girl comes with her own dark tendencies—Trixie, a violent and feral girl who acts on impulse; Scarlet, a master manipulator who delights in breaking people down; Felicia, a dangerously seductive woman battling a sex addiction; and Eleanor, a cold, calculating girl with a desire to watch the world burn. As Holo works to bring out their humanity, the girls become obsessively devoted to him, their love transforming into something darker.

She was told that she was cursed. Perhaps she didn't need to be told. It was as clear as day. The only thing she wanted was MONEY. And she would do anything to get it. Even if it meant assuming the identity of her twin sister to change her fate. For one year. She didn't mind being a fake for one year and marrying the Wildfire Heir. He would barely be around, she had been told. 'He doesn't seem like much trouble,' she had also been told. 'The third son, on the other hand, is crazy. Stay away from him.' 'As for the second son... avoid him at all costs.' 'Do not cross his path.' But she did. She crossed his path. In fact, she went right into his path herself. And as if that wasn't bad enough, the groom was changed at the last minute. To the Second Son! He was as hot as he was cold. A terrifyingly sexy man who looked like the man she always saw in her dreams. Was this all merely a coincidence? But that wasn't all. She hadn't expected pretending to be her sister to be this tough. First of all, she missed a very important detail: her sister was a Lawyer. She, on the other hand, was only familiar with "You have the right to remain silent..." Secondly, her sister was picky. She was vegetarian. She didn't drink. And... she was bullied? And just maybe... there was more to her sudden disappearance. Her life was about to get much more complicated. Especially with those piercing blue eyes watching her every move like a predator on a mission. One year. Was the benefit worth it—worth putting her life on the line to deceive the Wildfires? She might die before the One Year was over. **** "Women like powerful men, Boss. They like to feel powerless when they are with a man." Hades had initially scoffed, but the idea had wormed its way into his mind. So when he saw her coming from the opposite direction, he decided to test this theory on her. Women liked to feel powerless, huh? As soon as she saw him, her gaze sharpened, wondering why that madman was looking at her with a determined glint in his eyes. Should she run away? But he was already in front of her. "What are you—" He scoops Alice off the ground in one swift motion and drapes her over his shoulder like a sack of flour. All shocked eyes turned to the scene, but no one dared say a word, as they froze mid-air. "HADES!! YOU IMBECILE! PUT ME DOWN THIS INSTANT!" She thrashes wildly, kicking her legs and flailing her arms. Hades, however, remains unfazed, carrying her out of the place with a triumphant smirk. He didn't believe in love theories, but he had a feeling she would be falling in love with him after this. At the other end, three of his underling watched the scene. "I think Lady Boss is enjoying it. She looks… happy." One noted. The other underling tried to stare intently at Alice's upside-down face. "I think so... I've never seen her look so bubbly around the boss." The third underling was watching, slack-jawed. He facepalmed dramatically. This wasn't what he meant when he told them women liked to feel powerless. Meanwhile, Alice... (Still screaming) *** EXCERPT II: "She is not answering your calls and told you to STOP calling her. Boss, I think your little bride might be mad at you." He snorted. "You are so clueless." "What's your insight, Boss?" "If she keeps rejecting my calls, it only means one thing..." They all leaned closer to hear his powerful insight. "She wants my physical presence," he said with a smug look. One of them wanted to say he didn't think so, but he was too scared to say anything. "Should I go. Should I not go?" He contemplated with a bored look on his face. "GRANT HER WISH, BOSS!" The other clueless henchmen echoed passionately. He smirked. "If you say so," and then he stood up. "Get the car." **** Pleaseeee add to your library. A bit of dark and fluffy romance. 18+ Comedic. Makes you sit in the edge as Alice tries her best to never get caught (quite futile, I must say) See you in the comment section!

For centuries, the River Arath has separated the nations of Caldris and Velmora, whose bitter rivalry has bred endless bloodshed. But a mysterious bridge appears at the first light of dawn, connecting the two lands before vanishing at midnight. The bridge is said to be cursed, blamed for misfortunes, and shrouded in legends that warn against crossing it. When Joren, a daring inventor from Caldris, ventures onto the bridge to prove its existence, he encounters Lyria, a Velmoran herbalist seeking answers for her own haunted past. Against the backdrop of their nations' hatred, they forge a forbidden connection, meeting secretly each night on the ethereal bridge. As their curiosity deepens about the bridge's origin they also develop a romantic connection. They uncover ancient texts that hint at a tragic love story and a magical pact that binds the bridge's existence to a deadly cycle. When tensions between their nations escalate, Joren and Lyria must decide if their love is worth defying centuries of enmity and confronting a force more powerful than any war. Together, they race to break the curse of the vanishing bridge before dawn separates them forever.

A cursed world drifts between life and something worse. Across its endless cities, ruined landscapes, and forgotten villages, strange things happen, things that no one can explain. People vanish without a sound, doors open to places that shouldn’t exist, and creatures watch from behind cracked mirrors. Each story follows different people trapped in these moments, ordinary lives spiraling into horror. Some fight, some run, and some never escape. But as the stories unfold, patterns emerge. Names repeat. Objects resurface. And slowly, a terrible truth begins to take shape: these nightmares aren’t random. They are pieces of something larger...something waking up. By the time the final story is told, the horror will no longer be a story at all.

What happens when a reincarnation goes horribly wrong? Oran Farrow is not who he used to be. The soul inhabiting his body was once a sick man on earth, suffering from chronic pain and despair. He prayed for an end to his torment, and death answered. Only death wasn’t the end, it was a new beginning. Now in a different world, with a body and name that are not his own, he must learn to navigate a world of monsters and magic. For most people dealing with demon cultists, a lovesick necromancer, and worst of all, being a shambling corpse, would be hard. But after the life he’s had, Oran couldn’t be happier!

What happens when the love of your life ends up being the love of someone's life? That's the tale of law student, Harmony, who meets a guy online and falls head over heels in love with him. Jeremy is charming, wealthy, and seems to be the perfect match for Harmony. But as their romance intensifies, Harmony's sister comes into the picture. Mara proves herself to be an obstacle in more ways than one as she threatens to destroy everything Harmony holds dear.

Alistair was the first fallen angel. Tristan is the last fallen angel. ***** The Last Rebellion leads to the extinguishing of the Eternal Flame, and heaven and earth are no longer connected, separating angels from men. But Tristan, the pure but flawed one, entrusted with destroying the flame, becomes one of the fallen for the sin of killing Him. Alistair, the original fallen, finds Tristan after his fall. When Tristan falls, he thinks he will be alone on earth, but he awakes to find himself in the care of the dark angel, Alistair. He is the antithesis of Tristan because he chose to rebel against the heavens and embrace his dark nature, becoming the devil. But in New York City, they are hardly the strangest people. Alistair is entranced by Tristan's purity, especially when it seems like the beautiful angel kept his divine light despite the fall. He wants to colour the other man with his darkness while still craving to protect his purity. A beautiful love blossoms.

Kaitlin Hasley has been in love with Samuel St. James. She was 16 when her brother Nathan brought Samuel to their home for the first time. Samuel was 23 at the time. By miracle or just plain faith seven years later, Kaitlin ended up getting married to Samuel. Kaitlin thought that she would get her happy ending unfortunately it was not meant to be. Samuel had already let someone into his heart and was reluctant to let her in. After four years of marriage, Kaitlin was mistreated and unloved. Kaitlin has to choose between staying with Samuel and keep living the way she has been for the past four years of leave and making a new life for herself.

When Elias Mercer wakes up in a hospital with no memory, covered in blood, and holding a cryptic note, his life takes an unexpected turn. Unable to recall his past, Elias is thrust into a world of conspiracy, manipulation, and supernatural forces. A mysterious woman claims to be his only ally, revealing that Elias’s memories have been erased as part of an ancient project by the Council—a powerful, secretive organization that has been pulling the strings behind history’s most significant events for centuries. As Elias starts to uncover the truth about his past, he learns that he’s not just a victim of the Council’s mind-altering experiments—he is the key to stopping them. But the more he remembers, the more dangerous his situation becomes. The Council will stop at nothing to eliminate him, and the line between friend and foe begins to blur as Elias is forced to confront his own identity and the dark secrets he’s been buried under. In a race against time, Elias must navigate a world where nothing is what it seems, uncovering hidden truths about the supernatural, crime, and his own fractured psyche. As the Vanishing Hour—the moment of ultimate reckoning—approaches, Elias must decide whether to embrace the past he can’t remember or fight against the forces that want to rewrite everything he is.

In a world where advanced technology and ancient magic synergize, Elara Faelan, a student at Phaedra Academy, has the uncanny ability to see into possible futures. However, her power carries a heavy burden-guilt over the past and fear of wrong decisions continue to haunt her. When a series of mysterious disappearances involving Aliança Stellar rock the city, Elara and her best friend, Eira Solstice, a master of nanotechnology, must confront a threat far greater than they ever imagined. With the help of Professor Arion, a magical and technological expert with a special connection to Elara, they embark on a perilous journey to uncover the truth behind the secret organization targeting them. In a maze of choices and betrayals, Elara must face her own fears to save their world from destruction.

Link to the Novel: https://www.webnovel.com/book/lost-souls'-rendezvous_24939745906621205 Marco escaped from his father’s household and went on an unplanned road trip. He saw a girl in a forest and followed her to ask for directions but when he finally caught up; he was dumbstruck to see the girl at the edge of the cliff with her arms wide open. The lost young man misunderstood the situation. At that fateful dusk, they both didn’t know that it would be the trigger for their lives to change its view. It became the turning point for them. Marco is a lost young man who’s searching for the meaning of life and living with his newly accumulated freedom. Ayesha, a young lady that has been lost within her fears that has been bounding her and has been running away from death. Being lost in an unfamiliar place, Marco did not expect that he would have found the home that he has always wanted to have. Throughout his escapade, he discovered a lot of things, gained companions, began understanding what he has been looking for. He also found the girl that made his heart flutter. In that particular breathtaking sunset, at that certain cliff that became the witness of it all, he found her. *** ||Realistic Fiction|| ||Romance|| This novel is a work of fiction. Every name, character, place, and incident are all products of the author's imagination and are used fictitiously. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, events or locales is entirely coincidental unless stated. No part of this publication may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means, including photocopying, recording, or other electronic or mechanical methods, without the prior knowledge and permission of the author. All rights reserved. Plagiarism is a crime! [07-14-21] Discord: Luminous_Arcadian#5813

As the twelve nations of Velandor grow stronger, so too does their hunger for power. The once-unshakable unity fostered by the Velandor Constitution begins to crumble, and the Ancestral Palace, led by Lord Gideon Leondell, struggles to maintain control. Tensions rise as the balance of power and peace that has long defined the empire teeters on the edge of collapse. In the midst of this turmoil, the legendary ancestor of the Leondell family mysteriously returns, wielding the ancient authority of the Constitution to restore order. Yet, not all welcome this resurgence of power. Coalitions of defiance and resistance form, threatening to shatter the fragile peace. With alliances unraveling and nations on the brink of war, the return of the ancestor may either be Velandor's salvation—or the spark that ignites its downfall. "The Ancestor Has Returned" is a tale of political intrigue, ancient legacies, and the fierce battle to preserve peace in a world on the verge of chaos.

Xu Mo loved playing games on Steam and bought a ton of them. But he soon realized something strange—whatever happened in the game started affecting his real life! When he played as an AI girl, a gorgeous girlfriend appeared in the real world. After robbing a bank in GTA, millions of dollars showed up in his real bank account. One time, while exploring a fantasy game, a Taoist monk with incredible powers showed up in reality, cutting an aircraft carrier in half with a sword and talking to him about Taoism. Things quickly spiraled out of control, throwing the whole world into chaos!

In a world full of magic and wonder, Aisha is a girl born without a soul. Bitter and self-loathing, Aisha is unable to experience empathy, rendering her alone. But her life changes when she falls helplessly in love with a kind girl, forcing her to confront challenges she has never before, while grappling with her newfound attachments. Join Aisha as she learns to change and grow, in the midst of a world mired in conflict. Encountering monsters, demons, and worse, she must pull herself up from the depths of despair, to chase the last ember of hope and love she might ever hold. (GL Story)

Sun Hee, an 18 years old girl, have learnt that she had lost her memories after waking up from a long period of coma. On the same day, she was forced by her evil mother to marry a man, who's a complete stranger to her. Unable to refuse, she'd to accept the rare offer. Her husband, Jin Seong was a a cold, rich, arrogant, and powerful man; He was capable of making anyone disappear from the country. Both of them are absolutely different. Their lives will totally change, and they have to try living together despite not knowing about each other. What will happen in the relationship? Will they end up falling in love? ____________________________________________ Author's note: The book is also in Spanish. The cover is not mine. Editor: ShinSungmi

Jiang Xiaobai's mobile phone had a reading software called Golden House. As long as one read books, one could get various rewards. "Congratulations on reading 100,000 words and getting 10 million in cash." "Congratulations on reading five books. You've obtained the honorary title of 'Beginner's Glimpse' and the reward of the primary Sanda grappling technique." "Congratulations on reading one million words and getting one billion in cash." "Congratulations on reading ten books. You've obtained the honorary title of 'Well-read' and the reward of one hundred years of internal strength cultivation." ... "Congratulations on opening the mall. Limited-time purchase: Ten-second Perspective Talisman, Hundred-times Strong Pill, Instant Recovery Pill, Time Stopping Card..." ... He was the most knowledgeable scholar in the world, the scholar with the most personal wealth, the scholar with the strongest martial power, and the scholar with the most beautiful wife... Millions of journalists around the world were enthusiastically surrounding him, asking for the secret of success. He gently touched the head of his daughter who just returned from the third space of the universe in a star destroyer and said slowly: "Read more books. Knowledge is wealth. Knowledge is power. Knowledge is the source of all success!"

Lisa Galdr, once a spoiled noble daughter, finds her life upended when her father sacrifices her to a dark church plot on the Day of Gathering. Sent to a brutal sanctuary for women and children, Lisa endures horrific experiments and is sold into slavery. Her suffering culminates when a deranged nobleman attacks her, but a mysterious man named Lugh intervenes. Lugh, a noble with a hidden agenda, rescues Lisa and claims her as his own to thwart a group of Holy Knights seeking to reclaim her. As Lisa begins to understand Lugh's true intentions, she discovers a chance for freedom and revenge, realizing that behind Lugh's cold exterior lies a surprisingly warm heart

After millions of years the forgotten creator has once more awaken follow as he once again walks the path of creation

There has to be some kind of universal comedian that has it out for Deiadalma Reign (dee-ah-doll-muh). No, you don't think so? So you have a better explanation on why she would be arriving home just as a group of men are finishing a hit? An explanation maybe on how exactly all of the timing in the world put her and their victim in the same alleyway just moments apart from each other? Clearly, someone in the cosmos saw a part for "unintentional witness" and thought she'd be perfect for the job. The only question now is, if she can somehow figure out a way to convince the leader of that group to see her as an exception to the "no witnesses" rule.

Synopsis: Jin Xiao, a person transmigrated from earth, has lived in the world of the great Zhou, where the gaps between heaven and earth are few and thousands of immortal cultivators battle to reach the great Dao and thus immortality. Despite all his efforts, Jin Xiao is unable to catch up with his junior brother Lin Fan's speed of progress, causing his master to gradually stop paying attention to him. Disappointed and deeply depressed, Jin Xiao leaves the sect, only to realize that his cultivation speed had declined because of Lin Fan's presence. Now, away from him, Jin Xiao manages to advance almost as fast as a comet, becoming an immortal in no time, astonishing not only the heavens, but also the mortals who now join his sect.

In a world where the echoes of a forgotten civilization linger, Ichika, a young boy with the soul of an old man, discovers his unique abilities during a mysterious "God Blessing." But his awakening is far from peaceful. Haunted by a chilling vision and plagued by a strange sense of déjà vu, Ichika embarks on a perilous journey of self-discovery. Guided by his fiercely protective older sister, Ichika grapples with the weight of his past life and the uncertainties of his new reality. As he navigates the dangers of a world shrouded in mystery, he must confront the lingering trauma of his "God Blessing" and unlock the secrets of his past, all while forging a deeper connection with his sister and the world around him. This coming-of-age fantasy blends elements of magical realism with poignant reflections on loss, family, and the enduring power of human connection.