Aimmee Lynn Lane

“Why are you fighting this, Patricia? What are you afraid of?” He stalked towards me until my back hit the wall. My legs wobbled in lustful resignation. “Liam, Liam please…” I cried out breathlessly. His hands cupped my face and his softness of his beautiful eyes melted me inside out. “Please what? Tell me what you want, say it. Don't make me keep begging.” I couldn't think anymore and he pulled me to him. I felt the heat from his body burn me ruthlessly. “I don't know, I just–” “Then let me love you. Let me touch you. Let me kiss you like I've been dying to kiss you since we met at your exhibition. Let me in, please. I'll take care of you, just, don't push me away anymore. I can't take it.” I looked up at him, and I couldn't bear it anymore. Taking in a ragged breath, I crashed my lips against his. ….. My ex-husband cheated on me, arrested me and sent me to a psychiatric hospital. As a grumpy heiress, the whole world failed to see the injustice and was excited to witness my downfall. But I've always been Patricia Lynn, and I can never be hidden away. After getting rescued by a savior that wanted my intelligence in return, I'm back and full of rage, so I will repay them all! I will never fall for another man. Love made one weak! But my savior, oh my savior, the rich mogul, Liam Colloway, was warming his way into the delicate skin between my legs and I fear, my heart too…

A brutal crime. A missing past. A person who shouldn’t exist. Detectives Emma Lane and Alex Carter thought it was just another case, until the details refused to make sense. The deeper they dig, the more they realize they aren’t uncovering a crime; they’re unraveling something far older, far darker than they ever imagined. The symbol keeps appearing. The missing records don’t add up. And the more they search for the truth, the more the truth seems to be waiting for them. Some mysteries are meant to be solved. This one was meant to consume them. "An Angelic Devil" is a psychological thriller that explores the breaking point of the human soul. Some devils don’t need horns; they wear the faces of angels. But when innocence and desperation collide, who is truly the victim… and who is playing a deadly game?

En las vastas tierras de Montana, donde el invierno cubre los campos con un manto de nieve, Clara Westfield regresa al rancho de su familia tras varios años en la ciudad. Su abuelo, el hombre que la crió, está enfermo y necesita ayuda, pero volver significa enfrentar el pasado que una vez dejó atrás. Ethan Callahan, el capataz del rancho y su primer amor, nunca la perdonó por haberse marchado sin despedirse. Ahora, convertido en un hombre frío y endurecido por los años, no está dispuesto a facilitarle las cosas. Sin embargo, la tensión entre ellos es innegable, avivada por recuerdos que el tiempo no logró borrar. A medida que los días pasan y la nieve cubre los senderos, secretos ocultos salen a la luz. Clara descubrirá que la razón por la que dejó Montana no era la verdad completa, y que el corazón de Ethan, aunque herido, aún late por ella.

Vardy, a shut - in loner, seeks refuge in Rune Quest, an RPG game where he transforms from weak to strong as a Dark Warlock. Soon after he enrolled at White Oak Academy, he faced discrimination alongside his peers in the Frame Initiative. Eventually, he unlocks a powerful system that grants him the abilities from his game avatar.

In the vibrant city of Starlight City, Albert Carter, a dedicated environmental scientist, accidentally gains extraordinary powers after a lab accident involving a rare meteorite. With the ability to manipulate cosmic energy, he transforms into the superhero Astra. As he learns to control his powers, strange occurrences plague the city, including mysterious disappearances linked to a dark figure known as Ultra. Initially at odds, Astra and Ultra reluctantly join forces to investigate the rise of the Dark Ones, individuals corrupted by negative energy. As they uncover a conspiracy led by Albert's mentor, Dr. Mira Lane, who has been experimenting on people to create the Dark Ones, they must confront their own beliefs about justice and power.

Lane Allen, an A-rank Guide, got injured on an emergency mission suppressing a dungeon break, and perished in his almost-lover’s arms. As the remaining members of his team continued to fight for their lives, in a fancy apartment in a distant part of the city, a young man opened his eyes. “Phew… That hurt like hell…” “It’s a bit of a shame to switch so soon… But I guess it is what it is.” “Anyway, who should I become next?” Actually, Lane Allen was not a Guide, but rather an Esper with a mysterious Plunder ability! It allowed him to possess other people’s bodies, and steal their awakened abilities. Keeping his real body safe, Lane could enjoy life to the fullest, constantly swapping identities, and doing whatever he wanted without ever worrying about the consequences! How great was that? Except… Damien Lennox grabbed Lane’s arm, and pressed him against the wall, his clear green eyes staring down at Lane intently, as if he could see right through him. “There’s no one else whose guidance feels so harsh and chaotic, yet pleasing at the same time.” It seems that Damien was somehow able to recognize Lane even after switching identities, and is unwilling to let him go? . . . Villainous protagonist who couldn’t care less (at least for now~) x Righteous love interest possessive of MC! Top x top :> #Guideverse #guide #esper

At nineteen, Alex Lane's life revolved around caring for his sister, Iris, after their parents' death. When Iris was diagnosed with Breast cancer, Alex turned to running illegal packages to pay for her treatment. His life spiraled into chaos after running into problems with the most dangerous gang in the city, the BlackWolf Gang. Things turned ugly quickly when Alex and his sister, Iris, were hunted down by the BlackWolf Gang and unfortunately killed. But death wasn't the end. Nemesis, Goddess of Divine Retribution, saw in Alex the perfect instrument of karmic justice. She granted him rebirth as Andre Atlas, son of a reclusive billionaire, and gifted him the Karmic System—a power that grew stronger with each crime he committed, especially those serving as poetic justice against the powerful. Now, as Alex builds his criminal empire from the shadows of high society, with each crime bringing new supernatural abilities he will achieve his one goal. His goal: Destroy those that took everything from him!

Betrayed by the family that was supposed to cherish him, Lin Mo’s first life ended in misery—starved and forgotten in a locked room. Once the long-lost heir of the prestigious Lynn family, he was treated worse than an outsider, while their adopted son enjoyed the love and privilege meant for him. But death was not the end. Reincarnated with the memories of his past life, Lin Mo now sees through their lies. This time, he won’t waste his time seeking love from those who abandoned him. He will carve his own path, sever all ties, and rise from the ashes of betrayal. As he steps away from his so-called family, a storm brews in the world around him. Secrets unravel, enemies emerge, and the people who once discarded him soon realize they’ve lost someone irreplaceable. But it’s too late. Because Lin Mo has already chosen his own destiny.

"Let's get married," Alex said, and Lynn's eyes immediately grew wide. was he crazy? "What!" "You can do what I want, and i will do what you need." What happens when Alex hult, the sole heir to the hult empire, gets married to Lynn, a waitress with a troubles past... Everyone his curious about this unlikely union. is she a goldigger? Was it love? They wonder... What brings these two unlikely pair close to each other? would they heal from their past traumas and learn to love or will their trauma consume both... A roller coaster of emotion...

Abigail Wynter, a determined and selfless young entrepreneur, has been working tirelessly to establish her own clothing shop while juggling multiple part-time jobs. Her life takes a dramatic turn when her clothing proposal is accepted by a prominent TV home shopping channel. As Abigail navigates the exciting world of television retail, she catches the attention of Caleb Lane, the channel's merchandising director. Initially, Caleb's aloof demeanor keeps Abigail at arm's length, but he soon finds himself irresistibly drawn to her kindness, beauty, and determination. Just as Caleb starts to develop genuine feelings for Abigail, he shocks her with an unexpected request: he asks her to pretend to be his girlfriend. As they navigate the challenges of their fake relationship, Abigail and Caleb must confront their own feelings and the true nature of their connection. Will Abigail's growing emotions for Caleb compromise her values and ambitions? Can Caleb reconcile his past and present to make room for love? As they walk the fine line between reality and deception, Abigail and Caleb must decide what they're willing to risk for a chance at true love.

Transmigrated into the world of wizards, Lynn possesses the talent of "Heaven Rewards Diligence" -effort brings rewards. As long as he keeps grinding, he can grow into a great, all-rounded wizard! But Lynn never expected that he would end up in the territory of the black wizards, where life-and-death trials begin immediately, leaving him no time to develop!

Synopsis In a universe where breastfeeding rewrites quantum physics, a genetically engineered mother and her quantum-wolf lover battle cosmic forces to protect their reality-shaping infant. Across millennia—from 1023 AD Norse rituals to 10,000 AD galactic tribunals—their struggle to balance parental love with spacetime stability evolves into a mythic saga where milk becomes the fabric of reality, stretch marks map star systems, and a baby’s teething pain triggers supernovas. Plot Summary & Future Arcs Core Premise Lynette, the 500th incarnation of a lab-engineered "Spiritborn," discovers her breastmilk holds quantum code capable of creating—or erasing—civilizations. Alongside Caelium, a werewolf-physicist cursed to oscillate between human and feral states, they raise a universe-breathing infant whose needs (hunger, teething, diaper changes) manifest as cosmic crises. Their nemesis, the ancient witch Isolde, lurks in black hole rattles and formula corporations, weaponizing parental guilt across timelines. Key Existing Arcs (Chapters 1-50) · The Quantum Nursing Wars: Breastmilk algorithms vs. artificial formula empires in 3024 AD. · The Milky Tribunal: Intergalactic courtroom drama where lactation laws put Lynette on trial for "chronon genocide." · Teething Armageddon: The infant’s first tooth eruption rips spacetime, summoning dystopian dentist fleets. · Caelium’s Wolf-J.D. Crisis: His battle with black hole student loans and a werewolf lawyer rebellion. Future Outline for "The Lactating Cosmos" Chapter 51-60: The Pacifier Prophecy Arc Core Conflict: The infant’s discarded pacifiers form a neutron star oracle predicting a Galactic Potty Training Revolution. Methane-based diaper civilizations declare war on organic life, weaponizing fecal black holes. Key Beats: · Lynette brokers peace via Quantum Diaper Treaties, rewriting sanitation laws. · Caelium’s wolf-pack battles Toilet-Bomb Anarchists in Andromeda’s nursery lanes. · Isolde hijacks the prophecy, corrupting pacifiers into Singularity Pacifier Grenades. Global Hook: Parenting’s most mundane task (potty training) becomes a galactic power struggle, blending absurd humor with climate crisis metaphors. Chapter 61-70: Colostrum Crusades Arc Core Conflict: A cult worshipping Lynette’s “first milk” hijacks the Andromeda galaxy, using Lactation Lasers to erase formula-dependent civilizations. Key Beats: · Lynette discovers her colostrum contains Isolde’s Original Sin Code. · Caelium confronts his darkest self: a 2149 AD Formula Executive who monetized infant hunger. · The infant’s third eye leaks visions of a Milkless Universe, forcing Lynette to question her worth. Global Hook: Critique of corporate greed and "wellness culture," with breastmilk as both sacred and commodified. Chapter 71-80: Weaning the Gods Arc Core Conflict: The toddler’s tantrums collapse realities into a Tesseract Playpen—a hyperspace nursery where dark matter is finger paint and black holes are sippy cups. Key Beats: · Lynette and Caelium infiltrate the playpen to teach Gentle Reality-Building. · Isolde manifests as a Toxic Nanny AI, weaponizing bedtime stories. · The toddler’s first scribbles accidentally create Proto-Civilizations in her coloring books. Global Hook: Parental guilt meets multiverse theory: How do you raise a god without breaking reality? Final Arc (81-100): The Lullaby Singularity Core Conflict: The child’s first spoken word (“Mama”) triggers a Nursing Big Bang, birthing a new multiverse. But Isolde’s final gambit emerges: a Formula-Fed Doppelgänger Child hellbent on devouring their legacy.

In a world where love is a luxury she can’t afford, Evie Lane is fighting to keep her family afloat. A struggling artist working double shifts at a café, Evie’s life revolves around her ailing mother and her talented younger sister, Lily, whose dreams of attending a prestigious music school hang by a thread. When a chance encounter with Alexander Grant, the enigmatic and ruthless CEO of Grant Industries, turns her world upside down, Evie is offered a deal she can’t refuse: a secret marriage in exchange for financial security. But nothing is as simple as it seems. As Evie navigates the opulent yet suffocating world of the elite, she discovers that Alex is hiding more than just his wealth. Haunted by a tragic past and bound by a promise to her late father, Alex’s cold exterior begins to crack, revealing a man as broken as he is powerful. Caught between duty and desire, Evie must decide if their hidden marriage is a prison or a path to redemption. With secrets unraveling and enemies closing in, Hidden in Plain Sight is a gripping tale of love, sacrifice, and the lengths we go to protect the ones we love. Will Evie and Alex’s fragile bond survive the storm, or will the truth tear them apart?

Abandoned and rejected by everyone, Kael's wealthy family had always seen him as an insignificant son who does not know how to take responsibility. As a result of Kael's humiliation, he is hated and cursed everywhere he goes and even at school. Kael's emotions are conflicted and he therefore represses them. Kael boarded the train on his way home from school. As he found a seat, the other passengers began to whisper to each other, but Kael was used to it. He had his noise-cancelling headphones on and was scrolling through his phone when he stumbled upon the news that had spread like wildfire. A famous CEO's daughter had been brutally assaulted by a stalker, and the story was spreading rapidly online. "They're still on about this" He said to himself. In an instant, the train became unstable and accelerated rapidly. Unfortunately, it went off track. But that was only the beginning. Before Kael could react, the train collided head-on with another train approaching from the opposite direction.

Receiving the terrible news of never again wielding the bow has him spiralling down depression lane. However, things took a turn for the better when he opened up to see he had been transmigrated to a world of his favourite novel, as a character bedridden in a coma for five years. Aldrich Aldaman is an extra who met his end after being in a coma for five years.

Lynn Morrow was born into nobility—but as a worthless, talentless bastard son, despised by his family and ridiculed by society. Just when his future seemed doomed to mediocrity, fate intervened. On the brink of death after being cast out, Lynn awakens the Absolute Dominion System, a godly power that grants him unparalleled control over the world around him. From a despised noble outcast to a rising powerhouse, his journey begins with a single step: Survive. Dominate. Rule. With each completed task, Lynn gains unimaginable abilities, mastering both sword and magic at a terrifying pace. But as his strength grows, so do the dangers that lurk in the shadows—scheming nobles, monstrous creatures, and ancient forces that seek to unravel the world itself. Armed with wit, cunning, and a system that ensures his dominance, Lynn will carve his own path to supremacy. The world may have scorned him, but soon, it will bow before him. Absolute power is his to take—one mission at a time.

16 year-old Dom Lanes ends up in a parallel world called "The Boundless Realm" and teams up with four other people of the same age to fight against the enemies of The Boundless Realm and return to their original realm. On his journey, he meets many allies and enemies along the way and grows as a person.

Yun Hao has been a bystander for all of his life. Since losing his parents at a young age, he resigned himself to being a bystander. It just so happens that this frustration builds up within him to a point- when presented with the opportunity to be a hero, he swerved his car into the oncoming lane to avoid a careless child running into the street. Only to die in an accident as a truck collides with his car. Yun Hao wakes up in a world resembling Ancient China where martials arts and young marriages reign supreme! However he has some hiccups in his body that he must resolve and a gold finger that was as delayed to join him as it was powerful- the Unlimited Passives System Unbeknownst to him however, the day he had his accident, a tablet appeared in the sky and various people around the world suddenly disappeared… what mysteries could the tablet hold?

Mr. & Mrs. Doom (Warning: Mature Content R-18) Rick Everhart, a young billionaire with an empire spanning multiple industries, has everything a man could ever want—power, wealth, and an app that grants him an irresistible charm. With a simple tap, no woman can resist him, from elite CEOs and influential political figures to stunning actresses. But Stara Lane is different. A tough, independent teenager who lost everything at eight, she has spent her life fighting to survive. She despises men like Rick—men who take whatever they want without consequences. Unfortunately for her, fate has other plans. When Stara accidentally discovers Rick’s dark secret, he forces her into an arranged marriage to keep her under his control. Trapped in a golden cage, Stara refuses to be another pawn in his game. She resists him at every turn, but Rick—used to women falling at his feet—finds himself obsessed with taming the one woman who defies him. old resentments explode, new secrets surface, and neither of them is prepared for the ultimate truth—love was never part of the plan.

Victoria Lane, the unflinching CEO of Luminex International, is no stranger to power. With a reputation forged in ambition and an empire built on ruthless precision, she thrives in a world of control—until the arrival of Ethan Ward, her seemingly ordinary new intern. Beneath his polite demeanor and sharp intellect, however, Ethan hides a dark purpose: he is here to shatter the seal binding the secrets of Victoria's soul. As Victoria navigates her corporate kingdom, she becomes increasingly drawn to Ethan’s enigmatic charm and unwavering confidence, even as her instincts scream caution. Unknown to her, Ethan’s every move is calculated, part of a larger, otherworldly plan to unlock a hidden power within her—a power tied to a family curse Victoria has spent her life suppressing. But Victoria is not a pawn in anyone’s game. With her sharp intuition and commanding presence, she begins her own investigation into Ethan's past, uncovering fragments of his true identity. Their dynamic shifts from a tense battle of wits to a dangerous dance of attraction and betrayal, as layers of mystery, power, and forbidden desire unfold. In a world where ambition blurs the line between loyalty and manipulation, who will outmaneuver whom? The Queen and Her Pawn is a tale of dominance, intrigue, and romance, where the stakes are nothing less than control over fate itself—and perhaps, a shot at love.

Last Christmas, Ryan was hospitalized due to some mysterious symptoms. He was an exceptional person, fully committed and a top performer in his field. After being discharged from the hospital, Ryan returned home and went out onto his balcony one evening. As he stood there, the sun scorched his skin, which was unusual for him. Suddenly, Ryan noticed a burning bush behind him. In an instant, he became invisible, and the dreadful spirits passing by could not detect him. Ryan realized that he was the only one who could see them, and the hideous spirits appeared to be in the form of gradually dissipating gases. Without hesitation, Ryan inhaled the gas and was engulfed in darkness.

Aqua is a young man who works for a secret agency called the DCA. However, he is currently in distress and needs help due to a mysterious situation happening in his city. Young girls between the ages of five and fifteen are constantly going missing, causing parents to keep their daughters indoors. Aqua is frustrated because he is only an assistant at the agency and feels helpless in the situation. His close friend Max left him due to his jealousy and he ended up getting involved in something dangerous. Meanwhile, a man named Hajun is after Aqua and has already killed his girlfriend, Jennifer. The situation is dire, and Aqua desperately needs assistance in solving the mystery and stopping the kidnappings.

Kai, a sixteen-year-old living in the luminous city of Central Haven, struggles with the reality of being emberless. In a world where everyone's inner ember manifests by thirteen, Kai's lack of power makes him an anomaly. However, Kai's journey takes a dramatic turn when he discovers he's a Primal Ember, possessing unique abilities tied to a deeper layer of ember power. Guided by Commander Chen, a mysterious figure aware of Kai's heritage, he learns about his ancestor, Wei Chen, whose research into Primal Embers led to her disappearance. Kai, along with his friends Mira and Ash, both gifted individuals with unique ember abilities, train under the watchful eye of Director Lynn, unaware of the hidden truths surrounding their powers. They navigate the complexities of training, friendship, and the growing awareness of a hidden layer of reality, while unraveling secrets about Wei Chen's research and the potential dangers associated with Primal Embers. Their journey leads them to confront the authorities who seek to control Primal Ember abilities, ultimately forcing them to choose between conforming to societal norms and embracing their true potential.

Kira Santos has one rule: never sleep with a Dominion operative. As the most successful smuggler in the Outer Rings, she's stayed alive by keeping Dominion forces—and their arrogant officers—far from her cargo hold and even further from her bed. Until Commander Julian Blake storms her ship during a routine "inspection," and her well-honed instincts scream that he's the most delicious danger she's ever encountered. Blake has spent three years hunting the infamous Santos across star systems, telling himself it's about justice and not his obsession with those defiant amber eyes and curves that haunt his dreams. Now, with her finally in his custody, he's shocked to discover the notorious criminal is even more intoxicating up close. The raw electricity between them threatens to short-circuit his sense of duty. When a rival syndicate targets them both, Kira and Blake are forced to forge an uneasy alliance. By day, they dodge assassins and navigate treacherous space lanes. By night, their verbal sparring explodes into a passion that leaves them both scorched. As the heat between them reaches unbearable levels, they'll have to decide what burns hotter—their need to maintain control, or their desperate hunger for each other. Sometimes the finest line in the galaxy is the one between surrendering to your enemy... and surrendering to desire.

Humans, Greedy and selfish creatures, easily master something and have a short life. Dwarves are short creatures, look old, are good at blacksmithing, and have a somewhat longer life than humans. Elves, creatures who have a long life, are said to be 1000 years old, stay young and have rather long ears, and are proficient with the spirits around them. Unlike the previous races, the Race Descendants of the Gods has its own uniqueness, such as having a lifespan approaching eternity but dying when killed, having tremendous magic and power and unlike other creatures who have limitations in terms of magic and power, the Race Descendants of the Gods has no limitations. came with 20 heroes to eliminate the terror of the Demon King Astaroth and they returned with only 3 heroes. The story of the Adventurer Lynn, the descendant of the gods who defeated the Demon King Astaroth with her two companions Luna and Roy. The timeline continues after the Demon King is defeated. The story of the adventures of a Race Descendants of the Gods in traveling around and seeing the state of the world that has been freed from the tyranny of the Demon King Astaroth.

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Lane, when he was young, accidentally swallowed the memories of a transmigrator. Later, he joined the knight order and became the leader of the "Dark Corrosion" Knight Order. After the duties of the knight order were completed, Lane happened to receive the news that his adoptive father was seriously ill. After seeing his adoptive father for the last time, Lane took over his adoptive father's job according to his will. But... the job of his adoptive father turned out to be the personal butler of a young loli miss? Nainali Yaxi, nine years old, the daughter of a count. Although this blonde young miss was very cute, she was a little arrogant. Thus, the daily story of a top knight who transformed into a personal butler and a proud and withdrawn loli young miss began.

You had met the woman of your dreams and fell in love. You eloped.  But when you both returned to take your rightful place among the clan, your dream turned into a neverending nightmare. Your souls became destined to always say goodbye, but what happens when those shadows that you once feared become your comfort? Can a love be reborn in the shadows of goodbye?