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"Shhhh," he cut me off, his palms spreading on the revealed skin of my abdomen. His index fingers made their way into the waistband of my sweatpants as he pressed his front closer to my behind. "Don't shush m-" I tried to argue. "I said so," he stated, his tone going deeper as his hand went lower, this time to the waistband of my panties. I couldn't control my breathing anymore, more so as his teeth lightly grazed my neck. "So you better obey." ^^^^^^^ They say "A night in Vegas can change your life." Rachel didn't think this saying would apply to her. Well that was until she opened the door of her hotel room after a crazy night out. As a marriage certificate is shoved in her face, she notices a glistening diamond on her ring finger. The piece of paper turns out to be legit as stated by the lawyer who presented it. What's more shocking is that her said husband is Lorenzo Caden Peters, one of the best actors in the world and soon to be CEO of the biggest textile company around the globe. How would their life turn out?

A guy who has been in love with his childhood friend for 12 years while pursuing his dream of becoming a streamer meets the person who would become his number one fan-and maybe something more...

[The first fifty or so chapters are basically, in some way, a slice of life. MC walking his own pace. The story gets serious after some time.] [Two chapters a week!!] Frizz never really had any big ambitions, yet he was never content with his life. He longed for excitement but lacked the motivation to look for one. After recently graduating college. He squandered his opportunities, wasting his potential. An unmotivated, lazy, and boring person. Effort was an alien concept to him, preferring to idle by. Then an opportunity arrived. A system and but that's it. No gates opening, no mystical equipment, no fantastical monsters, and no gods with schemes. Just a cold, mechanical interface in a world drowning in mundane horrors: corruption, crime, and the soul-crushing grind of life. For the first time, he’s wide awake and with the System's perks, he's ready to smash his dull life to the ground. However, he's not the only one playing this game…

Kris Wallace is a walking disaster with a godlike power—he can open portals to anywhere in time and space. Too bad he mostly uses it to skip traffic, steal fast food, and dodge his landlord. In a world where superpowers are as unique as fingerprints (and only one in a thousand people have them), Kris's ability should make him a legend. Instead, he’s a glorified delivery boy for his own bad choices. That is, until he accidentally teleports into a vampire-run luxury apartment in another dimension and gets blackmailed by both the undead and the Bureau of Entangled Affairs (BEA). Now, he’s stuck working for the very agency that wants to regulate superhumans, babysat by an uptight time-freezing agent (who detests his guts) and a neurotic tech-whisperer whose gadgets bully him. But when a reality-warping entity called The Weaver starts unraveling the multiverse, Kris realizes his powers might be the only thing standing between existence and total chaos. Too bad he’d rather take a nap than do battle with vengeful slimes from a parallel dimension. With sarcasm as his shield and sheer dumb luck as his strategy, Kris must survive alternate worlds where cats rule humanity, time runs on sitcom logic, and corporate dystopias monetize superpowers, all in the name of becoming the hero the world desperately needs.

They say death ends love. For Elara Veyne, it only restarts it. In every life, she finds him. In every life, he kisses her. Then… he kills her. Bound by a curse no god dares to lift, Elara has died seven times ... each death triggered by a kiss meant to save her. But in this seventh life, she awakens with all her memories… and a vow to break the cycle, even if it means destroying the man her soul still aches for. One kiss. One death. This time, it ends her way.

All Ethien desired was a serene existence after enduring years of bloodshed. As the Duke who led the revolution, and dismantled the former empire, he had placed Prince Glenn Lancaster on the throne. Now, Ethien longed to marry, step away from politics, and enjoy a life of peace. However, Glenn had different plans. As the newly appointed Emperor, Glenn consistently rejected every marriage proposal directed at Ethien. Without any attempt at subtlety, he dismissed anyone who expressed interest in the Duke, making it his goal to remain close to Ethien. While Ethien fought to suppress feelings that should not have arisen, Glenn relentlessly pushed through every barrier. Their positions were meant to keep them apart, but for Glenn, it was merely another reason to claim Ethien as his own.

The beginning of the apocalypse brought chaos and disaster to humanity. It tore away the mask of society and revealed the cruelty hiding beneath. Ivy Ravencroft experienced it all firsthand. Her family was unfair and cruel, and they abused her so badly that she went blind. Her lover died trying to protect her, and she spent the next five years struggling to survive—until she finally died in the apocalypse. But then, Ivy woke up again—reborn in the first year of the apocalypse. At first, she felt hopeless. If only she had returned to a time before the apocalypse, she could have gathered food, weapons, and supplies to survive better. Still, she was grateful for one thing: she had kept her special ability—the power to create safe zones. This time, Ivy made a promise. She would protect her lover, find her real family, and take revenge on everyone who had hurt her. .................................. "Huh? Why is there a bento box lying here?" Ivy asked, confused. "What bento? Are you trying to trick me again?" Silas asked, sadness in his eyes. "This one!" Ivy said, holding up the packaged meal and waving it at him. "What the—where did that come from?" Silas stared at it in shock. Ivy’s eyes widened. She realized something—only she could see these items, and when she picked them up, they became real. "Can… I buy it from you?" Silas asked, unsure. "Of course. But I won't give it to you for free." Ivy smiled like a fox. Silas closed his eyes; he was ready for her to demand something sky-high and said, "Okay. Tell me how many gold bars you want." Ivy smiled and teased, "I don't want gold bars; they are way too cheap. I want one kiss." Silas: Blushing hard. His subordinates: "..." This wave of dog food was too unexpected! ....................................................... With the supplies, picking a superpower and a safe zone superpower, Ivy built her own residential area. She gained Kindness Energy and multiplied supplies with the help of Temporal Storage.

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In the year 2147, Earth has become a frozen wasteland after a catastrophic stellar event plunges the planet into an eternal ice age. Billions perish in the first wave of freezing storms, and the remnants of humanity struggle to survive in scattered, desperate colonies. Amid the chaos, engineer Liam Carter activates his life's work—"Eden-7," an underground nuclear-powered sanctuary designed to withstand centuries of extreme cold. With self-sustaining energy, hydroponic farms, and AI-driven defenses, it’s the last haven in a dying world. But survival isn’t just about enduring the cold. Rival factions, mutated ice predators, and a shadowy corporate empire hunting for Eden-7’s technology threaten to shatter Liam’s safety. When he discovers a signal hinting at a possible "thaw zone" near the equator, he must decide: stay protected in his fortress—or risk everything to lead humanity’s last hope to salvation.

This book describes the story of a school girl and her friendship turning into something which is beyond infinity.... The story revolves around a girl named 'Sam' and her boy bestfriend Gabriel .. They re just bestfriends from primary education of school ... The story turns when several people revolve to part them.away or to end their friendship but it seems like they.end up strengthing their friendship which is beyond infinity.... Gabriel is her childhood bestie and he is absolutely kind , generous , helpful and loving and always stand by sam to support her besides sam is smart helpful and caring towards him but doesnt want to end up falling for him but falls first and then denies and ignore him after he confessed her.... Lets see how their story takes a turn to meet the pure bond which is beyond infinity....

This is Nikolai and Elara’s daughter, Nova’s love story from Love me or Break me. -------------- Eighteen, unfiltered, and painted in chaos—Nova Volkov doesn’t follow rules. She rewrites them. Daughter of Elara, the design queen, and Nikolai, the Bratva legend, Nova is a storm in designer boots with a paintbrush in one hand and sarcasm on her tongue. She’s untouchable. Unapologetic. Unhinged. And absolutely adored—especially by her mafia father, who gifted her an art gallery under someone else’s name. Because, you know, privacy. Then she meets Andrew. A quiet barista with kind eyes and a tragic past, Andrew is everything Nova isn’t—soft, gentle, real. He doesn’t care about her last name. He just wants to design beautiful spaces and breathe without looking over his shoulder. She falls. Hard. But just when Nova thinks she’s found something untouched by her bloodstained world, the truth surfaces: Andrew’s parents died in a fire set by none other than her father. Now he can’t look at her without seeing flames. And she can’t look at herself without feeling like the villain. Can love survive the sins of a family? Or will the fire that brought them together… tear them apart?

[ On-Hold Revision ] You may check out the novel I've also finished translating: I Became Rich by Eating Melons in the Era of Literature (1970s); and the novel I'm currently translating: I Have a Special Detective Skills. ♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤ As a domineering and frivolous female CEO , Jiang Mu is always flattered by others. The men around her come and go at her call, and she never needs to spend a single thought. Until one day, she was bound to the Green Tea System . System: Your mission is to become the Queen of Green Tea, and be invincible in the world of tea. Jiang Mu: ??? Sorry, did you give me the wrong script? I am Aquaman. ♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤ World 1: Green Tea Teacher Abuses the Scumbag and Steps on the Mistress [COO: Complete] [Trans: Complete] World 2: Being a Green Tea in a Romance Variety Show [COO: Complete] [Trans: Complete] World 3: The girl who was cheated on the Internet becomes the king of online cheating [COO: Complete] [Trans: Complete] World 4: A woman dressed as a man and acted as a green tea in a talent show [COO: Complete] [Trans: Complete] World 5: The Abandoned Concubine of the Violent Prince [COO: Complete] [Trans: Complete] World 6: After the rich old man's substitute started raising fish [COO: Complete] [Trans: Complete] World 7: After the divorce, I became a male god harvester [COO: Complete] [Trans: Complete] World 8: When the Doomsday Silly White Sweet Becomes White Cut Black Green Tea [COO: Complete] [Trans: Complete] World 9: The real world [COO: Complete] [Trans: Complete] ♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤ [ Reminder from the author: The logic is useless, the plot is terrible, the heroine is really a scumbag, don't doubt it. If you don't like the heroine's setting, just run away immediately and don't make yourself unhappy.] Search Keyword: Protagonist: Jiang Mu ♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤ One sentence introduction: Tea is invincible all over the world, and the scum has a purpose for everything.  Purpose: Actively strive to change the miserable life. ♤♤♤♤♤ Brief review of the work: Jiang Mu has bound the system by mistake, and embarked on the path of helping the host who suffered injustice to fulfill her wish. In the process, she abused the scum for revenge, hit the face with the best supporting role, and helped the host realize her wish. Every task was outstanding. Completion has changed the host's tragic life and achieved a counterattack. At the same time, she has also encountered various types of outstanding male partners in different worlds, with rich emotional lines. The characters in this article have a bright personality, a smooth plot rhythm, without procrastination, and constant reversal of the plot, which is unstoppable. Every world is bloody and refreshing at the same time, and the story background styles are different and very attractive, which is worth watching. ♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤ No. Of Chapters: 206 Chapters + 4 Extra Chapters ♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤ Alternative Name/s: Green Tea Queen ♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤ Original Author: Yu Weizhi ♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤ nerdygangster14's Note: This book is not mine. All the content are all credited to original author and the publisher of this book where I have read this book. I just want to share this story to you guys cause this book deserved to be publicized and loved by others. I'm a fan of this book and the author of this book.

He narrows his green eyes at me as he leans back, folding his arms across his chest, "We're really going to do this again, aren't we?" "What do you mean?" I ask, annoyed. "This little game where you pretend to hate me, when I really know you're just in love with me," he replies, smirking. I scoff and roll my eyes, "In love?" I laugh loudly, "With you? No. I loathe you." Hating Jordan Gallagher was just so easy... "It's not that I don't believe in love. I just don't think it's meant for people like me."- Jordan Gallagher “Sometimes the people who hurt us the worst are the ones we need the most.”- Elyse Gates

"Run again, and I’ll break your legs. You think I won’t love you in a wheelchair? Sweetheart, I’ll carry you, push you, and still fucking worship you—so stop running." --------------‐- She craved a quiet life. He craved her. Elara never wanted chaos. She never expected to fall into the hands of Nikolai Volkov—a ruthless Bratva king with ice in his veins and fire in his touch. One night was all it took to bind her to a man who doesn’t ask. He takes. Now she’s caught in a world of violence, secrets, and seduction. He says he’ll protect her. But what if the person she needs protection from… is him? He’s possessive, dangerous, and utterly obsessed. And when it comes to Elara, letting go was never an option. In a world built on power and blood—can love survive? Or will Nikolai Volkov be the one to destroy her completely

Maya thought she had buried the past. Rafael disappeared five years ago, leaving her pregnant and alone. She raised Leo herself, through every fever, every first word, every night he asked where “Daddy” was. Then one glance in the park changes everything. Rafael returns—not for Maya, not even to make peace—but to confess something that shakes the ground beneath her: Leo might not be his son. As letters from Maya’s late sister begin to resurface, secrets buried deep threaten to unravel everything Maya built. And when Jason—the man Maya swore never to see again—sends a message, the truth turns into a weapon. Now two men claim a right to the child. But only one holds the truth. In a story of betrayal, forgiveness, and the love that survives the wreckage, Maya must choose between rewriting the past—or protecting her future. Because sometimes, love isn’t how far your arms can reach. It’s how much you're willing to lose to hold on. ---

When 25-year-old Ruby trades her old life for a job aboard a luxury cruise ship, she expects adventure, not a battle of wills with her infuriatingly cold, impossibly handsome captain. Evander, 38, runs his ship with iron discipline, and he has no patience for Ruby’s fiery defiance. But as they sail across breathtaking destinations, their clashes spark something neither of them can ignore. Trapped at sea, with tension rising like the tides, will they resist or surrender to the storm brewing between them?

Zhou Yichen is the kind of CEO everyone fears — distant, demanding, and impossible to please. Beneath his cold exterior lies a man burdened by expectations he never asked for, struggling to connect in a world that feels too loud and fast. Zhao Xinyi, known to most as Yiyi, is fierce, determined, and fiercely independent. She’s fought hard to be heard in a company where her voice is often drowned out by power and privilege. When a crisis forces them into close quarters, their war of words reveals cracks beneath the surface — pain, vulnerability, and hopes neither expected to share. But misunderstandings and pride keep them apart, threatening to undo the fragile bond they’re building. Can two wounded souls find a way to trust, to forgive, and maybe even to love? An enemies-to-lovers romance about fighting for what matters, even when your heart’s the battlefield.

Some betrayals come from blood. Some salvations wear a killer's face. At 23, Abelia Kingston was supposed to inherit power, not survive a murder plot. But when her own brother tries to kill her for the family throne, she’s left broken—physically and emotionally. Her savior? Neil Nemo—her best friend, a cold-blooded assassin who was originally hired to end her life. After Cain Kingston breaks his promise, Nemo turns against him and rescues Abelia from the brink of death. Now, with a shattered spine but a fire burning stronger than ever, Abelia joins forces with the one man she shouldn’t trust. Together, they plan revenge—but emotions blur lines, and desire begins to cloud judgment. As old enemies rise, hidden heirs return, and blood relatives reveal darker motives, Abelia must face the most brutal truth of all: In this world, the people who save you can also destroy you. Will she take back her legacy… or lose herself in the process?

A simple spark can create a fire just like how one spark in one's heart can lead to a firey romantic relationship.

TOMTMO When 20-year-old Alex discovers a mysterious book, he's pulled into shifting worlds that blur fiction and reality. Guided by pages that write themselves, he must navigate twisted timelines, unfinished stories, and choices that ripple across the multiverse. The book isn’t just telling a story—it’s waiting for him to write it.

No Safe Horizon First came the heat. Then the silence. Then the screams. Ron doesn’t remember the moment the world ended—only the smell of burning skin and the sound of someone he couldn't save. Now, the skies are cracked, the air bites like frost, and the dead refuse to stay dead. He should've died too. But something entered him. Something green… something alive. Beside him walks Prya—fierce, wounded, and just as lost. Together, they move through a nightmare of bloodied streets and frozen bones, clinging to warmth where they can find it—in a shared blanket, a quiet touch, a kiss stolen between screams. But out there in the white silence, something is watching. Something colder than death. There’s nowhere safe anymore. Not even inside your own skin.

The story follows a person transported to another world as a dwarf named Karma. While living a quiet life in this new realm, Karma encounters Freya, a succubus Demon Lord, who commands him to undertake a seemingly impossible task: assist her in completing her mission in this world. Freya presents Karma with a stark choice—ascend the Sky Tower of Doom to kill her or remain in the tower and love her for eternity. As Karma grapples with this dilemma, he meets Mirai, the world’s hero, who is desperately hunting him to obtain the Black Crystal embedded in his body. Mirai pleads with Karma to sacrifice his life for the sake of humanity and her mission on this planet. However, when Karma refuses, she offers an alternative: she’ll stop attacking him if he agrees to join her and live peacefully in the city of humans. Caught between the conflicting demands and missions imposed by the goddess on both the Demon Lord and the hero, Karma is thrust into a chaotic, nerve-wracking, and relentless adventure that upends his tranquil existence, forever altering his peaceful life.

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Renvel, an engineer from the floating city of Seon, lived in a world of airships and steam machines until a fateful engine explosion turned his existence upside down. In an instant, he ceased to be himself, becoming Lon, a man from another world trapped in a foreign body. He awoke in a land without ground, where only the endless sky washed over floating cities. Here, far from prying eyes, the "World Threads" weave the very fabric of reality, and the chosen ones, known as the Woven, hold power over them. But why was he brought here? How can he return to his own world? And what dark secrets do these strange threads, trembling in the air, conceal? To find answers, Lon must accept the challenge of this fragile world teetering on the edge of oblivion. The path will be filled with puzzles and dangers, and each revelation will only further entangle him in a web of mysteries. Will he be able to uncover the truth before the world around him collapses into the abyss? And what price will he have to pay for knowledge?

In a moor where the past refuses to die, Victor, a young aristocrat on the run, joins a nomadic band of war-hardened veterans. Alongside Emma-lively and fearless-they learn to survive amid secrets, scars, and fragile hopes. In this world where every day is a battle, bonds are forged, and the weight of absence shadows their search for truth.