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After being betrayed by her family, Bai Meiyue found herself struggling in the flourishing age where zombies and mutant animals ruled. And that too with a big belly! Though people called her crazy for being stubborn, Bai Meiyue didn’t regret keeping the fruit of her one-night stand. What she regretted was not protecting her child and trusting those whom she should have killed at the very chance that was handed to her. In the eleventh year, Bai Meiyue lost her child and died while taking revenge on those who took her son away. However, just when Bai Meiyue thought it was the end, she returned two months before the beginning of the doomsday. Carrying the grudge of two lifetimes, she swore to make life living hell for those who harmed her and her son. With the heavens blessing her with a barter system, Bai Meiyue was intent on giving her child everything that he deserved. But why was the child’s father chasing after her? Hello? We only shared a bed for a night. So why was he clinging to her? Her child’s father: From the best medicine to education, you have given our child everything, Meiyue. But what about a father?

Melanie Collins was the perfect wife—caring, strong, and dependable. For the last few years, she had managed her husband’s messy family, and business alone while waiting for her husband to return from studying abroad. But when he finally came back, Melanie’s world fell apart—he wasn’t alone. Along with him was his 'best' friend. Broken and confused about the change in her husband, Melanie didn’t know where to turn. And then she stumbled into another cold reality. Everything she had believed was a lie. Seething with anger and humiliation, as she tried to come to terms with the betrayal, an unexpected person steps into the picture, intent on seducing her and conquering her. The only problem? The man was her ex brother in law... And against her better judgment, she is attracted to this bad boy... But as Melanie tried to make sense of the changes, she discovered there was more going on than she ever imagined. Had both brothers loved really fallen in love with her? Or was she just a pawn in a bigger game? excerpt Since he had already been leaning against the table, he simply slid onto it, and with one swift motion, he hooked his boot around the leg of her chair and pulled it—pulled her—closer.The sudden movement made her jolt slightly, and when she looked up or rather when she looked ahead, she found herself staring directly at the zipper of his jeans... She looked up then and met his gaze. He caught her chin," Would you like to check if I am only pretending, sweet melon?"Melanie stiffened. And then pushed back her chair suddenly, so that Adam almost lost his balance, as she stood up. Before he could balance himself, she placed her hand on his shoulder, her fingers brushing against his neck.  Adam stiffened, his eyes glittering as he waited to see what she would do next. And she, of course surprised him as her other hand, slowly settled on the inside of his thigh. And then, the hand on his shoulder started to move. Her fingers tracing the side of his neck before lifting as she shot a glance to the corner of his mouth. The little piece of metal glinting there. She flicked at it lightly, barely a touch, but Adam could feel the heat all over his body, as she leaned in close, her lips barely a few centimetres away...so that they could both feel each other's breaths… She smiled slowly then. "Careful, Adam," she murmured, her voice playful, but carrying the unmistakable edge of a challenge. "Keep pushing, and I just might call your bluff."

He was a man of immense power and striking beauty, nobly aloof and coldly proud. One day, a bodyguard reported, "Young Master, the Young Mistress has been falsely accused of meddling in someone else's relationship!" "Expose the video of the other party breaking the hidden rules." "Young Master, the Young Mistress has run away from home!" "Pack up immediately, I'm going with her." "Young Master, the Young Mistress has gone to a matchmaking event!" The man was furious, seizing her cheeks in his hand, "Still daring to go on blind dates?" 【After Marriage】Qiao An propped her chin with her hand, gazing at the handsome man in the apron, her voice languid, "Husband~ Is there anything you can't do?" The man's slender fingers fed her the peeled shrimp, "Yes, I can't leave you." 【Little Bun】 After being disciplined by dad's family law, little Bun's eyes brimmed with tears, "Mommy, am I still your Baobei? The kind that you can't bear to scold when I make a mistake, the kind you soften and hug me?" (Heartwarming Petting)

Before Wufu was reborn, she had no idea there was such a thing as rebirth. Only after her rebirth did she realize Heaven must have thought her previous life was too smooth, so it sent her to suffer in this ancient land where morality, decency, and the Female Precepts were held in high esteem, pitiful indeed! From being a master jade carver to having her soul transmigrate into a farm girl with a wretched background, she was bullied and humiliated. Even the bun-selling mother advised her that forbearance is gold? Bullshit! She could endure, but her other identity absolutely could not—robbers, swept away; insults to her mother, you're crippled... Wufu has a saying, for every insult and humiliation, I will repay a hundredfold. But what's with this one? He doesn't bully her; he only wants to sleep with her? And he even dares... to mount her? Well, a lord can endure, but Wufu cannot. Mount him back, life or death, a hundred years, neither owes the other anything!

Li Xingwan had transmigrated into a book, becoming a D-list celebrity scandal-ridden and already married. Her husband was a bad omen. Rumor had it, he was a poor and elderly man with hemiplegia. Not only that, she also had to play stepmother. In effect, Li Xingwan was just like a widow. Regarding these rumors, Li Xingwan herself remained silent. The clamoring on the internet grew more intense. "That person who appeared on screen just now, couldn't have been a woman taking care of her hemiplegic husband, could she?" "And what about that ugly freak of a stepson?" "Won't this family put on some sort of tragic drama in front of the camera?" "Li Xingwan, she's just shameless. For money, she'd even marry a hemiplegic." But... As the camera panned, who was that cold and abstinent Buddha's Disciple? And who was that soft, adorable little bun?! Ahhh! I'm going crazy!!

He is the most prestigious and mysterious man, the head of ZMI Agency's special agents. A person of immense influence. Just how influential? He says, find out for yourself! * She is a foreign-born master of criminal psychology, a psychological counselor at a correctional facility. A small fry who is always hungry for more. How small? She says, none of your business! * Zhan Se can't understand why, in just a short bathroom break, she was ensnared by such a cold, dignified, evil, domineering, awesome... a benefactor who is described with all the positive adjectives usually associated with the male protagonists in novels... What?!! She owed him six years ago? Not only did she owe him, but she also has a 6-year-old bun calling her mom? Holy moly! Since they both have a child together, who actually owes whom? ————————●Alternative Edition Introduction●———————— This is a guidebook for a nerdy girl's road to success. This is a must-have secret manual for marital roads. This is an encyclopedia on criminal psychology. This is the life journey of a woman who every man dreams of, working her way up. Urban marriage, rich family scandal, case tracking. All is revealed in "The Surprising Marriage Journey"… Indulgence is boundless, love and affection are reinterpreted! Nothing is the best, there is only better! Reading online novels, for the sense of satisfaction! Cracking melon seeds and peeling peanuts, sit in a row and taste together. Taste the power, color, fame, and wealth, and watch the various states of sentient beings with a smile. (Note: ① This book is one-on-one, absolutely clean, those who dislike the author and the author's writing style should avoid this pit) (Note: ② This book is purely fictitious, and there is no need to verify its authenticity. Reading the text comes with a lightning rod, no compensation for discomfort)

I didn’t ask for this summer to change me but it did. I came here thinking I could just escape for a little while. Breathe. Hide. Maybe even forget. But life, love, and the messiness in between had other plans. Between the late-night confessions, the unexpected moments, and the way they looked at me like I was something worth saving, everything shifted. I was supposed to be guarded, composed, in control, perfect. But somehow, I found myself caught between the ghosts of what I left behind and the fire of something I never saw coming. Each moment here, every stolen glance, every mistake, every touch I shouldn’t have wanted, pulled me deeper into something real. Something terrifying. Something beautiful. This isn’t just a love story. It’s my story. A story about heartbreak, desire, family secrets, and choosing yourself even when everything around you says not to. So if you’re wondering how I got here… just know, it started with a crack in my armor and ended with me finding the one thing I never expected to lose. Myself.

“Who is the football GOAT?” A question that has been asked countless times in the last decade. Is it Cristiano Ronaldo or Lionel Messi? To be fair, the question actually depended on what one wanted from a player as they were two different people and they played differently from the other. This was also the case with every other legendary player to grace the game. As a diehard fan of the game, Jason Bolu also had someone he thought to be the goat, but unlike most people, he harbored the desire to not only become as great as them, but even greater than any legend that ever graced the game. He wanted to become the Greatest Of All Legends… the GOAL. Unfortunately, fate has never cared about people’s hopes and dreams, and just like every other unfortunate human, she hit him hard across the face with a broken reality and sent him flying in another direction from his goal, yet he didn’t give up and continually persevered but, in the end, he didn’t ever make it. He wasn’t even halfway near his goal. He thought it was over… but it wasn’t. He got another chance at his dreams, and this time he was going to do more than his best to achieve his dream. *disclaimer* There is no system or cheats, just plain hard work and a past life of experience.. Also, despite the use of real-life characters, places and things, this is an artistic creation in which things wouldn't be as they are in real life so don't be surprised at some things that are unrealistic and out of place e.g. exact details, attitude of characters etc. This is a slow-paced novel. Join my discord channel and let's have fun together... link below, https://discord.com/invite/QpbCdNZW

Vihaan never believed in chance encounters—until one afternoon outside the school clubroom, when he bumped into Kavin, the new transfer student with paint-smeared hands and an easy smile. What begins as a casual invitation to a pottery workshop slowly spirals into something neither of them expected. Set in a quiet urban neighborhood, the story follows Vihaan—a reserved, academically-driven teen—and Kavin, a laid-back artist with a knack for making the ordinary feel extraordinary. From high school benches to hospital corridors and art galleries, their bond grows and shifts, tested by time, distance, and the pursuit of their dreams. This is a story of quiet firsts, messy emotions, and the small moments that linger—a coming-of-age romance about finding home in another person.

Synopsis: Noa Aizawa as a frustrated junior crew member at a TV station, she spends her days with a sketchbook where she pours out all her longing to draw her dream guy, Ren Kurosawa Until one day, A ray of light from her sketchbook emerges from a scribbled pencil line and suddenly a man crawls out of the page. This man calls himself Reno, wears a half-buttoned shirt, speaks like an anime reject and insists that he is here to "help her find true love." What happens next is a messy romance

Ren Yukimura built his life on logic, observation, and emotional distance. Aira Minami believes in connection, compassion, and confronting the messy parts of being human. When a school project pairs them together, their opposing worldviews collide—forcing both to question how they see others, and themselves. What begins as a simple assignment slowly unravels into something deeper: a story about expectations, hidden pain, and the quiet struggle to understand what it truly means to be seen.

He didn’t arrive to be seen. He arrived so nothing else would. Raised in the mud, hardened by pressure, and bound by silence, Luca Bellini became a fortress in a game chasing chaos. Towering, composed, and deadly calm, he defended not with rage but with reason — every step calculated, every tackle a sentence, every match a war he’d already studied. He wore red like it was blood, and moved like steel — untouchable, unreadable, unstoppable. While others played for fame, he played for control. For discipline. For the code only he could follow. He was not the man they watched. He was the one they couldn't get past. Lionel Messi: "You never feel like you can beat him. It’s like playing against your own shadow—always there, always one step ahead." Cristiano Ronaldo: "Luca doesn’t just defend. He erases you from the game before you even start." --- > Disclaimer: This is a work of fiction. All real-life clubs, players, and events mentioned (including A.C. Milan and actual footballers) are used purely for storytelling purposes. I do not own the rights to any teams, brands, or real individuals referenced. The only original creation is the character of Luca Bellini and his personal story. Any characterization of real players is fictionalized and not meant to reflect their true personalities or lives. Everything is written solely to serve the narrative and emotional development of this fictional world.

Zayan Khan is the cold-hearted CEO of Khan Enterprises — a man who breathes spreadsheets, scowls for fun, and hasn’t smiled since childhood. Raised by distant, workaholic parents, Zayan has learned one rule: never get distracted. Especially not by messy, emotional humans. Enter Andaleeb Shah — a tea-obsessed, chaos-attracting intern with a sweet tooth and no filter. She’s the exact opposite of Zayan: carefree, talkative, always late, and always munching on something. But behind her clumsy charm and contagious smile… she’s hiding a cosmic secret. Because Andaleeb? She’s not from Earth. And she has powers no one must ever see — especially not in a security-filled corporate building. Every time she meets Zayan, something goes hilariously wrong: spilled coffee, jammed elevators, public arguments — and maybe even bent spoons. And yet, despite himself, Zayan finds his perfectly calculated life cracking under her strange influence. But love doesn’t come easy when status, secrets, and space stand between them. Throw in a jealous rival CEO, an upcoming engagement, a pink attic room above a café called The Wishing Mug, and the possibility that the most ordinary girl in the office may just be from another planet… And Zayan’s cold heart is about to go supernova. What is andleeb secret?

Despite being betrayed by her boyfriend, the neglected heiress Lariette Elsher is still forced to marry him – all because her family wants to appease the fake daughter. The one she was switched at birth with. Screw this! She's done playing nice! Devasted and enraged, Lariette seeks her friend's help – to pick the best man at her butler cafe to be her contracted husband. Enter Ruediger Alvord, infamously known as the poor outcast of the Alvord family, the Elsher's family nemesis. He proposes to be Lariette's partner-in-crime, to wreak havoc in both families. While Lariette is busy getting her revenge, she fails to notice her contracted husband's strange behavior. She also fails to recognize him from a distant past. Before> Ruediger: I have nothing much on my name but, I can be a good househusband. Lariette: It's okay. I can feed you. After> Ruediger: Do you want that house? It's nothing much. Only one billion. Lariette: Aren't you just... a househusband? Since when is her husband a billionaire?! ---------- WSA 2025 Entry Exclusive cover illustration by @khaizusan (Instagram) Font and design by LotusLin We'll have two main couples in this story. Their romance will be shown simultaneously instead of in different volumes :) First: Neglected heiress FL X hidden bigshot ML Second: Returned with a bun FL X groveling husband ML

“I’m sure we’ve all had that weird kid in our class.” “You know, the one everyone avoids like the plague.” “The moron who always comes to school with messy black hair, torn-up clothes, and so many bruises on their body it looks like they were mauled by a bear.” “I know that kid well—” “Because I’m him.” [DING!] [YOU HAVE AWAKENED YOUR BLACKSMITH SYSTEM] “Blacksmith system? What the fuck is that?” It’s the power to forge. The power to create weapons that can split the heavens themselves. Weapons that can challenge gods, rewrite fate, and reduce galaxies to dust. Weapons that can cut through time and space. With the Blacksmith System… you have the power of creation. Do you accept? [Y/N]

They say you can’t love two people at once. But what if they’re the only ones keeping you from falling apart? Charlotte has it all—money, power, and a mind sharper than a blade. But behind those walls, she’s hiding a secret that could shatter everything. Annabelle lives a double life: saving lives by day, serving drinks and tempting hearts by night. She’s the wild card no one sees coming. Melissa is the CEO who promised herself she’d never get involved. Yet, when her lips meet fire, and her heart betrays her, all bets are off. In the heart of New York City, love blurs into obsession, loyalty flips into betrayal, and three hearts get tangled in a messy, dangerous game. Will they survive the chaos? Or will their secrets destroy them all?

Grace Harper has always been an outsider—raised in a wolf pack that never truly accepted her, adopted by an alpha with too many secrets. When her ex-boyfriend leaves her for his mate and the truth of her adoption comes to light, Grace knows she has to leave… or die trying. But her path to freedom slams into the Lycan King. Cold, powerful, and burdened by the ghosts of a past he refuses to share, Caine doesn’t want Grace in his world. He doesn’t believe she belongs in any world but her own. And yet, with fate tethering their souls, his control begins to crack. Grace never asked for his protection. She never asked to want him, either. But something ancient is waking, and the deeper she dives into the truth of her past, the more she realizes: maybe she was never meant to be free. Maybe she was meant to change everything. Starting with him. ---- *Grace of a Wolf* is the slightly unhinged romance between a human girl with inconvenient human morals and her mildly sociopathic fated mate—who also happens to be the Lycan King and has the emotional intelligence of a rock. Thankfully, their dangerously magnetic bond is (barely) balanced by found family chaos, a buttload of magic, and a fated mate connection that might actually kill her if they touch. Oops. Just when you think you’re reading *yet another werewolf story*, the plot and worldbuilding sneak up behind you with claws, teeth, and actual stakes. It’s slow-burn, emotionally messy, and laced with the kind of tension that could kill—or kiss—you. --- **WARNINGS:** R18: Smutty smut smut. Also, dark themes, including but not limited to: Murder, attempted murder, a stack of dead bodies, betrayal, mild sociopathy, an ML who appears to bathe in red flags despite his favorite color being green, an unwarranted hatred of blueberry muffins, and pillow thievery. A **slow burn**, spicy wolf shifter urban fantasy romance with a lot of random plot trying to knot-block everything. When the spice hits, please read responsibly. Thank you~ [WSA 2025 Contest Entry]

Richard Harrison is a powerful billionaire CEO with a reputation built on precision, power, and silence. With the billion-dollar Zenith Contract hanging in the balance, he can't afford distractions or scandals. But everything changes the night he attends a luxury rooftop party in velaris hotel, Montelucia City. When he sees a young woman being taken advantage of in the VIP lounge, he steps in without hesitation. The press captures the moment: Richard, holding a dazed Pearl Grey in his arms. By morning, the image is everywhere. Pearl, heartbroken and trying to escape a messy past, never expected a night out with her friend would thrust her into the public eye. Now labeled as the mysterious woman on Richard Harrison’s arm, she’s pulled into a whirlwind she never asked for. To protect his public image and hers Richard makes a shocking announcement: Pearl is his fiancee. But when the media frenzy turns dangerous and someone begins to dig into Pearl’s late parents’ history, Richard offers a more permanent solution: a secret, contract marriage. No love. Just protection, business, and control. But behind the cameras and contracts, something deeper begins to form. As deception gives way to desire, and lines blur between what's real and what’s pretend, Pearl and Richard must decide: can a marriage built on lies grow into something true?

He opened his eyes and found himself back in 2010, as an Arsenal youth player on the verge of being eliminated. Fortunately, he had a proficiency panel to rely on. From 【Strength lv1】 to the earth-shattering 【Muscle Maniac lv5】; From 【Running lv1】 to the absolutely overwhelming 【Lightning Speed lv5】; From 【Long Shot lv1】 to the brutal 【Tomahawk Cannon lv5】! In this era of shining stars, where Messi and Ronaldo were about to become the absolute best, he joined hands with Professor Wenger, destined to write a new footballing legend. Years later, when he looked back, he found that he had grinded his way to a full-fledged, peerless, and glorious Grand Slam! He was known as – The Football God!

Aurora Waters was overwhelmed with despair when she faced the truth about her family. She had been born into a family of villains. Even worse, her family had an unhealthy obsession with faking their identities. They took “Fake it till you make it” so seriously that it usually ended with them getting killed! Her oldest brother pretended to be a CEO just to mess with the female lead, but that backfired when the male lead showed up and threw him out. Her second brother? He was an obsessive lover who pretended to be a wealthy second-generation heir—until the real heir ended his life. Her third sister? She faked being an heiress to manipulate the second male lead but ended up being killed by him. Her fourth sister? She faked an illness to attract the third male lead’s attention, only to die from a real one. Her mother? She put on a facade of being a kind and loving mom but ultimately met her end at the hands of the male lead. Her father? He pretended to be a powerful tycoon but lost his job and was drowned by the second male lead. And Aurora? She planned to impersonate the daughter of the richest man alive, but if things went the way they always did in her family, she’d probably meet her end by accidentally falling down the stairs. However, there was one glimmer of hope in this nightmare: she had a 100% rebate system that rewarded her for spending money on her family! [Beep! You bought an eraser worth 1 dollar for your eldest brother! 2 dollars have been credited to your bank account!] [Beep! You bought a candy worth 1 dollar for your second brother! 2 dollars have been credited to your bank account!] Aurora’s eyes sparkled as an idea took shape. She began spending on her family like crazy to rake in cash. [Beep! You gave a bun worth 20 dollars to your childhood crush! 100 dollars has been credited to your bank account!] Aurora: …! That’s walking money! What Aurora didn't expect, though, was that she would end up becoming one of the technology big shots herself, in the end.

Flirt. Fool. Forget. Romantic Comedy | Small Town Drama | Healing with Heat After a brutal heartbreak shatters her faith in love, Julie West packs her lingerie, high heels, and emotional armor—and flees the city to a sleepy little town called Rosefield. But she’s not here to heal the “right way.” She’s here to flirt, fool, and forget… one man at a time. Beautiful, curvy, and sinfully confident, Julie plays the villain in heels—harmless on the surface, dangerous underneath. With a baby face and a wicked mouth, she turns heads the moment she arrives, but her heart? Off-limits. Permanently. Then she meets Elias, the sweet, soft-spoken handyman-next-door with kind eyes and steady hands. Followed by Tariq, the cocky gym trainer who flirts like it’s a sport. And finally, Lucas, the brooding single dad who wants nothing to do with chaos—until Julie walks in. She came to play. She wasn’t supposed to care. But as the games get riskier and her past creeps closer, Julie realizes something terrifying: maybe love isn’t the enemy. Maybe healing isn’t about control. Maybe… she’s the one being fooled. Flirt. Fool. Forget. is a romantic comedy filled with flirty banter, messy hearts, slow-burn steam, and a bad girl’s journey to finding peace in the one place she never expected—genuine love.

Izan, a Spanish-Japanese boy who lived with his mother and sister in the heart of Valencia played for the Valencia academy since he could remember. As life fucks as all, Izan found himself being laid off by his club for being talentless. Frustrated, Izan runs around his local pitch, trying to get the news off his mind. As fate would have it, Izan gets struck by lightning which gives him a system. Izan with the system embarks on a journey to becoming 'THE' god of football. We all know he can and probably will but how does he get there? ************ 1. set in post messi-ronaldo dominant era.[2022, post-messi-ronaldo peak era in Europe] 2. Real-world likeness. 3. 1700 words on average 4. There is a system but no over the top emphasis on it. Pure Football lovers here. Let's get this novel up. Help me with your Golden Tickets and reviews and share this Novel ************* Also, all rights reserved for the companies and teams and also players I use in the novel since I don't know how image rights work and I'm too lazy to search it up on Bing-, I mean google 1 dragon: 2 bonus chapters 1 magic Castle= 4 bonus chapters [will be released the day following the gift] 30 golden tickets= 1bonus chapter [will be spread across the week if its too many]

Kai has crossed over into a new world! Now reborn as a Chinese wonderkid with dual nationality, his career starts with a bang—banned by the national team for refusing to play along with the corrupt system and punching out the U-20 team coach! Returning to Spain, he’s heartlessly dumped and humiliated by Barcelona. Just when everything seems darkest… The system activates! “God’s Eye View” unlocked! Maxed-out vision. Perfect passing. The Midfield Maestro module at its peak. And a library of legendary player templates ready to be unlocked. From that moment, Kai rises to become the greatest midfielder the football world has ever seen! Zidane can only bow his head. Pirlo admits defeat. Even Xavi says, “If Kai exists, why was I ever born?” Kai storms through European football like a force of nature—wherever he goes, no grass grows. Golden Boy, Ballon d’Or, Assist King, Golden Boot, the Euros, the World Cup… He’s coming for them all. Messi: “If Kai comes back to Barça, I’ll gladly hand over the No.10 jersey.” Cristiano Ronaldo: “In front of Kai, I’ll always be Little Ronaldo.” Mourinho: “There’s no doubt—Kai is the greatest No.10 of all time. Messi? He’s not even in the same league.” Barcelona: “We were blind… Kai, please forgive us…” ~~~---------------------- Patreon Advance Chapters: patreon.com/dreamer20

In a world where superheroes are real but rare, Fez dreams of joining their ranks—even if he's just a goofy fanboy with a messy room and zero powers. But when the legendary Super Elite show up in his city to face the world’s most dangerous villain… Fez gets pulled in closer than he ever imagined

When the latest blockbuster, The Deficient Piece, inexplicably comes to life, the boundary between fiction and reality collapses. Bun Chokan, a home-loving man on the bangs of society, finds himself plunged into a ruthless universe governed by deadly riddles. As chaos engulfs those who don't understand the workings of this new world from the film, Bun proves to be the only one who can exploit the narrative subtleties of the script of this one. But will this unexpected gift be enough for him to survive and discover the truth?

Cleo and hopeless romantic Eli, old rivals, fake a relationship for a string of weddings. Their "no feelings" contract crashes when real sparks fly, forcing them to ditch their algorithms and embrace the messy, unpredictable reality of love.

In the messy teenage years, between the competition of the cruel worldly pleasure of glory, disdain for the feelings of the subjects. A boy who tries to escape from the dead race.

Dear Reader, My name is Lola, and this isn’t just a book about dating. It’s about living. Yes, there are dates. Hundreds, actually. Some real. Some exaggerated for comedic relief (because trauma is exhausting and humor is free). But behind every swipe, every dinner, every wild story, there’s a woman surviving. A woman unraveling. A woman rebuilding. This is about me, my life, my heartbreaks, my hilarity, my healing. The messy, sacred chaos of it all. You’ll meet exes (some I married, some I should’ve blocked), friends who became family, and red flags I mistook for carnival rides. You’ll also find the truth I spent years avoiding— about love, motherhood, neurodivergence, faith, fear, and finally choosing myself. This isn’t a self-help book, but if it helps, I’m glad. It’s not an advice column, but if it feels like one sometimes, that’s okay too. Think of it more like a long, unfiltered letter from a big sister who’s been through it and wants to make you laugh, cry, and maybe pack a spare car seat... just in case. So settle in. You’re not alone. I’ve got stories to tell. With love, Lola

Emperor Yongning liked his daughter, but he gave birth to eighteen sons in a row. For this reason, he specially asked the master to fortune-telling. Did he have a daughter? The master told him, “Your Majesty, you have a daughter, and the daughter was born long ago.” Emperor Yongning waved his hand and said, “I only have eighteen sons and no daughters.” Master: “No, you have only seventeen sons.” The other is a daughter. Emperor Yongning: “Absolutely impossible.” Until one day, Emperor Yongning saw his eighteenth son Jun Ning, wearing a double-ring bun, wearing a pink skirt, pretending to be a little girl, and excitedly said to him: “Father, I am It’s not the prince, I’m the little princess you always miss!” Emperor Yongning: “…What nonsense, you are my son.” Jun Ning: “No, I’m your daughter.” “Come on, give me a medical examination!” After the test, it turned out to be a daughter. Emperor Yongning: He, he has a precious daughter.