Finding My Father

"Marry me or give me my child," his deep, penetrating voice rang through her ears like a ticking bomb. **** Winter made an impulsive decision to spend an intense night with a stranger in the club she had stumbled into. Yet she had no idea one weak moment would get her pregnant. Not a damsel in distress, Winter relocated to another country and gave birth to a child, beginning a life with only two people in her world. However, her happiness was fleeting, as she unexpectedly returned to a place she had sworn to avoid at all costs. "How can Grandpa fix my marriage without my consent?" Winter snapped, unwilling to compromise.She was meant to meet her grandfather, who suffered a life-threatening accident, only to find out that he had fixed her marriage. Determined to end the allaince, she decided to meet the man her grandfather had chosen for her—only to find out he was none other than the one she had a one-night stand with. Even worse, he was an underworld don. Kalix Andreas, a shrewd and brutal mafia boss, displayed authority and charisma. Known for his cold demeanor and keen, strategic mind, he is capable of instilling both fear and loyalty and is also the last person Winter wanted to get involved with She was certain that no man in the world could break the barriers she had built around her heart, or maybe it was all an illusion on her part, as the man who embodied every trait of a mafia boss had previously been a naive puppy. But that was only on the surface; the man harbored secrets that linked them both. With her heart and ideals at odds, Winter finds it difficult to accept Kalix's love for her. She was prepared to share parental responsibilities, but falling in love was a major obstacle.However, Kalix was determined to seduce her and claim her as his own. "I've waited years for you, Angel. No matter how strong the walls are, I will break them with my love. You have to be mine." His love was his biggest win, but the man carried a dark past that awaited to succumb to Winter. Will she be able to accept it or will she keep running away? PS: I DO NOT OWN THE COVER. CREDIT TO THE RESPECTED OWNER.

"I time-traveled, and so did my dad," Li Ping'an had already arranged everything. He had set up a solid family business for his father in the mundane world and taken care of the relationship to enter the immortal sect. Then, he was determined to tread the path of immortality, to seize his chance at becoming an immortal. But he had never imagined that on the day he attended the talent testing in the mundane world, everything would change...

The world of Anexia is rotting. The Mist has taken hold over entire continents and continues to spread, not content until the entire world is under its control. Raorka, along with his mother Zoe and father Zack, are thrust into this world after an accident. However they wake up at different parts of the world. Raorka wakes up near the Domed Town of Temuril, where inhabitants speak of the cursed dragon in the woods and the exiled witch who teaches magik...for a price. Zack wakes up near the town of Odania where the red cloaked Chianti Hunters battle against the tyrant mayor and the last Great Kingdom. Zoe awakens near the abandoned Church of Laments, where the cries of persecuted nuns echo, praying for the return of their Goddess and her blessings. Now they journey separately, desperate to reunite with each other amidst the chaos of a dying world.

" I've done everything by the book and look where that got me" "I was the good kid. I studied, I didn't drink, didn't go to parties, I kept my head done" " Nothing was ever enough for them , I was never good enough them ". He wiped the tears from her eyes " You think marrying me will make you good enough for them". She leaned into his palm and chuckled. "No, but it's a big enough fuck you to get them to finally notice me, acknowledge me". "Evelyn Rose, I want nothing more than to make you my woman but not to piss your old man off". She pulled his down to where he was slightly grazing her left boob. " What if I can stop thinking about you, your hands, where I want them. How they'll make me feel". She spun in his grasp and pressed her rear against him. He was hard. She had him where she wanted him

Doctor Rut selects Lux and a few others to witness secretive experiments, plunging Lux, a brilliant student with dreams of a promising future, into a nightmare. But what starts as curiosity quickly spirals into chaos when an experiment gone wrong catches Lux, leaving him with fragmented memories in the midst of a sea of casualties. Branded as a failed attempt by Doctor Rut, Lux emerges from the chaos surrounded by bodies, his own mind clouded by the locked monster within him.  Determined to unravel the truth behind his switch, Lux vows to make those responsible pay. Later on, assigned to solve a murder case, Lux, now known as a professional detective, teams up with Chloe, another sharp-minded detective. As they follow leads, they uncover a sinister plot orchestrated by a powerful organization that has the potential to change the world. Along with the organization's threat, Lux and Chloe are in a race against time to deal with personal and business problems. With danger coming from every direction, Lux and Chloe have to deal with the fact that the real villain may be closer than they thought.  Will they uncover the truth in time to save themselves and stop the organization's plans?

Being the daughter of the home wrecking mistress was bad enough; but when your own mother also detested you and actually loved your step sister while treating you like an abomination, that had to be the worse thing in life. As if things are not bad enough, her wedding day is hijacked and the Prince Charming she thought would be hers forever betrays her to be with her own sister and she realizes that they had been laughing in her face all this while. Distraught and heart broken, she does the next best thing, gets drunk at a bar then wakes up the next morning in a man’s hotel room and with a cheap wedding ring on her finger then she flees in fear. Unfortunately for her, that night won’t just go away and she finds that her groom actually wants her and wait for it… he is her ex’s father. * “You went into a hotel and spent the night with a strange man, do you deny it?” “why should she deny it when she spent the night with her husband?” a steely voice said while his eyes looked down at Lyse with all the affection in the world then he turned to Brooke, his eyes losing their softness. “Do you have a problem with what my wife and I do?”

[WSA ENTRY 2025] [Please support] In a world where divine beings pull the strings of mortals and faith dictates the tides of destiny, Kale and his young daughter Stacy awaken to a life they never chose. Transmigrated into the ancient game of undetectable origin, they are thrust into the identities of General Joel—a fearsome war hero—and Lady Lillian, his daughter, a girl shrouded in mystery and unseen evil. Surrounded by opulent palaces, cunning emperors, and worshippers of higher beings, Kale struggles to navigate this new reality. As he inherits Joel’s memories and Stacy begins to recall Lillian’s past, the lines between creator and character, father and stranger, blur. Each memory brings pain—and answers—while the looming question of how and why they died lingers unanswered. With a system that whispers of forgotten power and abilities that defy logic, Kale must act the part of a leader revered and feared, while Stacy’s fragile innocence is tested by the darkness hidden in Lillian’s memories. Political intrigue, forgotten gods, and a prophecy tied to their survival loom on the horizon. This is a tale of survival, deception, and redemption, where even the light of paradise casts a shadow. In a realm where creation collides with destiny, can Kale protect what truly matters—or will they be swallowed by the world they were never meant to enter? “I have failed as a husband but I won't fail as a father...... Unholy is the unseen evil my body is your vessel, come forth and bring chaos to my enemies and your will, will be my Salvation.” ---

Rencananya, Selin dan sahabatnya Maxi malam itu mau menginap di rumahnya Lucian, bersama Aria (pacarnya Lucian) dan juga Dylan (sahabatnya Lucian) untuk mengerjakan tugas kelompok dari kampus. Mereka sudah kenal Lucian dari semester pertama, tetapi memang tak pernah main ke rumahnya. Hanya saja, mereka tahu bahwa ibunya Lucian sudah lama meninggal dan ia diurus oleh ayahnya seorang. Mereka juga sudah pernah melihat foto ayahnya Lucian, tetapi hanya sebatas selfie. Itu pun foto berdua dengan Lucian. Nah, hari itu mereka sepakat untuk mengerjakan tugas kelompok di rumah Lucian karena infonya, ayahnya Lucian akan kembali besok malam karena masih berada dalam perjalanan bisnis ke luar negeri. Jadi, ketika Selin menumpang mandi di dalam salah satu kamar mandi tamu rumahnya Lucian, Selin benar-benar tak berekspektasi bahwa dia akan melihat wujud ayahnya Lucian yang ternyata bertubuh tinggi dan kekar itu tengah berdiri di depannya, hanya memakai boxer dan membawa handuk, sedikit terkejut karena melihat Selin keluar dari kamar mandi tamunya. Orang yang seharusnya kembali besok malam, mengapa bisa ada di sini?! Lagi pula, buat apa mandi di kamar mandi tamu?! Tapi....sialan. Selin baru sadar bahwa dirinya saat ini hanya memakai handuk! "Astaga! Astaga ya Tuhan, maaf, Om!" teriak Selin sembari berlari terbirit-birit ke luar kamar. Sial, ini luar biasa memalukan! Saat Selin sudah mulai tenang, Selin berjalan di koridor seraya membatin. Bukannya Selin mau berpikiran mesum, tetapi astaga, itu betulan ayahnya Lucian? Ya Tuhan, seksi sekali. Pria dewasa yang matang. Gagah...dan...punyanya juga terlihat besar di boxer itu- -eh, sebentar. Baju ganti Selin ketinggalan di kamar tamu tadi!

Leo used to be an affluent rich young master, who fell in love with a foreign beauty and after a night of passion, they got pregnant. The young man returned home to discuss the issue with his family only to be struck by a tragedy that changed his life completely. After eight months of laying in the bed like a vegetable, he woke up because the Almighty Father System selected him as a host. From then on, Leo's life changed once more, but this time, it was not the world that flipped him over, but he was the one who flipped the world upside down. Would you like to read about the story of a vegetable rising from the brink of death and becoming into a godly existence who slayed gods, and demons only so that he could bring a smile to his daughter's face? Come along then.

We are thrilled to announce that our novel will be undergoing a complete transformation! The story you love is being restructured and remodeled, and Relaunched under a brand-new title: "If You Are Bad, Then I Am Your Dad." This fresh take on the novel will bring exciting updates and enhancements, while still retaining the core essence of the story that captured your imagination. Stay tuned for the official release and prepare to dive into this revamped adventure with a bold new identity! Keep an eye out for updates—we can’t wait to share this thrilling experience with you. Join a tale of ambition, power, and family dynamics in a world where the lines between protagonist and supporting characters blur. Who will truly claim the throne of destiny? Discord - https://discord.gg/pq3VW7RC

A GUY WAS RUSHED TO THE HOSPITAL AND NEEDED URGENT BLOOD TRANSFUSION BUT THERE WAS NO BLOOD TYPE AT TYE HOSPITAL THAT MATCHED HIS', WHEN THE GUY'S CONDITION BECAME CRITICAL ANOTHER GUY PUTTING ON A SCHOOL UNIFORM AND MASK TO COVER HIS FACE CAME IN AND DONATED HIS BLOOD AND LEFT WITHOUT BEEN NOTICED. WHEN THE GUY WOKE UP HE WANTED TO APPRECIATE HIS BLOOD DONOR BUT EAS SAID THAT HE ALREADY LEFT WITHOUT LEAVING HIS NAME, HE BECAME CURIOUS ABD INVESTIGATED AND FOUND 5 SUSPECTS WHO WERE STUDENTS OF ANOTHER SCHOOL SO HE CAME UP WITH HIS BEST FRIEND AND THEY BOTH TRANSFERRED TO THE SCHOOL FOR SOME MONTHS TO INVESTIGATE. ARRIVING AT THE SCHOOL THEY MET A GIRL WHO CLAIMED THAT THE FIVE BOYS KILLED HER BROTHER SO SHE WANTED REVENGE, THE THREE CAME TOGETHER TO INFRATE THE FIVE MANDALA FLOWER GANG AND GAINED THEIR TRUST AND INVESTIGATED BUT EVERYONE HAD TO LOSE SOMETHING TO GAIN SOMETHING EVEN IF ITS FEELINGS. FEELINGS AND EMOTIONS COULD CAUSE THE LOSS OF FRIENDSHIP WHICH COULD LEAD TO BETRAYAL WHAT WILL THEY CHOOSE TO FIND OUT IN = FINDING MR. BLOOD

Claire Lyons has always been the quiet, good girl, harboring a secret crush on her best friend Vanessa’s father, Rawls Bennett, since she was sixteen. Now a grown woman, Claire can no longer ignore her feelings. But confessing to Rawls risks more than just heartbreak—it could shatter friendships, unearth buried secrets, and set off a chain of events no one saw coming. As tensions rise, loyalties are tested, and lives are changed, Claire must decide whether love is worth the chaos it will unleash.

Xiao Zhu, the quintessential "villain's backing father" in every cultivation world, meets his end at the hands of a protagonist shielded by indomitable plot armor. However, fate has other plans. Reborn five years into the past, Xiao Zhu discovers the Villain Family System has traveled back with him—a tool that promises power, influence, and the chance to rewrite destiny. "If my daughter wishes to end this engagement, who dares to oppose her?" Witness Xiao Zhu as he reshapes his family’s legacy, rising to prominence and plundering the fortunes of Heaven’s favored sons and daughters. In this life, the villains won’t just survive—they’ll reign.

Finding Us is a heartfelt tale of love, resilience, and self-discovery. Mira and Jake, two college students with contrasting personalities, are drawn together by an undeniable connection. As their romance blossoms, an unforeseen dilemma tests their bond, threatening to pull them apart. Faced with challenges that force them to confront their fears and insecurities, Mira and Jake embark on a journey of healing and growth. Through love, trust, and determination, they find their way back to each other, proving that true love can endure even the toughest trials. Finding Us is a moving story about navigating life’s obstacles and rediscovering what truly matters.

Kalypso "Kali" Brunn was searching. He was trying to find someone he once knew well, someone he'd lost without even realizing. Kali needed the man who could wholeheartedly love himself and the company of others yet live happily, even alone. That someone wouldn't need another leading their life, completely shaping every thought he had, each action he performed, and the emotions he'd felt. He simply had to see that man's lost smile once more, a smile so true and pure, and he believed the Black Manor was the best place to look. It was the perfect home for Kali to find himself again. A peaceful, private, and honest(deceptively so) abode for him to relax and heal in. It seemingly had the most perfect conditions. The only downside of the new arrangement would be that he's yet to shake off his loneliness. He's determined to get along with his new housemates, but it's proven to be hard, especially as half of them blatantly ignore him and the other half downright hate his mere presence. But who's to say the future won't change? Perhaps his clumsy, self-deprecating ways will finally garner him some much-needed attention. Maybe they'll see just how much he needs someone to stand by him, even if he happens to claim otherwise for pride's sake... Or suppose they could continue to ignore him until he stays forever stuck in his regrettable past. Kali doesn't want to think about the 'scumbag' he ran away from or the friends that hurt him. They didn't deserve his tears any more than he deserved the emotional turmoil he'd suffered through.

[COMPLETED] ---------- After the sudden death of her boyfriend, Leslie Song has been single-handedly raising her precious little daughter Calliope. It’s a difficult life, but it’s a happy one. A freak accident puts an end to that. As Leslie lies dying on the road, watching Calliope breathe her last, she curses her helplessness. Calliope’s crochet fox seems to hear her. It opens its mouth and asks, “Do you want to see your daughter again? If so, follow me. Her soul has already left for another world.” Leslie agrees. That’s the last thing she remembers before losing consciousness. When she opens her eyes again, she finds herself—or rather, her soul—standing beside her unconscious body on a hospital bed. “How is this supposed to help me find Calliope!” she exclaims. “This is not your body. Your body is dead. This is my original host, Charlene Li,” explains the toy fox. “You can possess her body to find Calliope, but if you do, you must finish her uncompleted mission for her.” “And what mission is that?” “To marry the second most eligible CEO in the city.” ‘This,’ Leslie concludes, ‘is a scam.’ But she has no other choice. ********** Meanwhile, the second most eligible bachelor in the city, Calix Xu, is patting himself on the back for thwarting his grandmother’s attempts to marry him off. After exhausting all of his tricks and excuses, he has resorted to marrying the comatose daughter of the Li family. Calix smiles, pleased with himself, "Aren't I smart? Grandmother can do nothing now." But… why is he seeing his newly-wedded wife hovering beside her own body? Before he can react, his wife—the moving one—floats towards him. "Husband! Help me find my child!" “Your child?” Calix asks weakly before doing the only reasonable thing he can do in such a situation. He faints. ---------- WSA 2024 entry! Commissioned cover and character images by yuuri_e (Instagram)

Si Elyssa, nagmahal at nasaktan sa maling tao. Sa muling pagbubukas ba ng kanyang puso, maling tao na naman kaya ang iibigin niya? Si Alyjah, nasaktan sa kinahinatnan ng kanyang ina. Poot at galit ang itinanim niya sa kanyang puso. Mababago kaya ito ng isang wagas na pagmamahal? Si Lauro, nagmahal kahit pamilyado. Gustong balikan ang babaeng sa kanya'y bumuo. Lahat sila ay pag-uugnayin ng isang kasal. Ngunit may mas malalim pa palang ugnayan ang unti-unting mabububungkal. Sanga-sangang pag-ibig. Sanga-sangang problema. Anong magiging bukas nila? Kaya ba nilang magpaubaya at magmahal nang buo, kung nababalot sila ng misteryo at sikreto? Sino ang magtatamo ng kaligayahan? Sino ang malulugmok sa kalungkutan? Mapapalaya kaya sila ng isang wagas na pagmamahalan?

SI YEJIN KIM AY ISANG HALF FILIPINO AND HALF KOREAN NA NAGPUNTA SA KOREA PARA HANAPIN ANG KANYANG AMA NA BUMALIK SA KOREA AT DI NA NAGPAKITANG MULI. NGUNIT NABAGO ANG PLANO NANG MAKLALA NYA SI CHOSEON NAM TURN OUT NA ANG IDOL PALA NYANG SI CHAE JANG JOON. DAHIL SA ISANG MISUNDERSTANDING NAPAGKAMALAN SYA NITONG GIRL FRIEND NI CHOSEON. KAYA IMINUNGKAHI NI CHOSEON NA SIYA AY MAGTRABAHO SA KANYA MUNA BILANG ISANG KATULONG PUMAYAG NAMAN ITO KESA NASABAHAY LANG SYA NG ATE NYA AT TUTAL WALA PA NAMAN SYANG PINAGKUKUNAN NG INCOME. NGUNIT SADYANG ANG KAPALARAN AY MAPAGBIRO DAHIL SA ISANG PANGYAYARI "NAHULOG SYA SA HAGDAN AT NASAMBOT NI CHOSEON" THAT TIME DI RIN SINASADYANG MAKUNAN NG CAMERA "NAKAON PALA AT TUMAPAT SA KANILA", TAPOS ANG FEMALE LEAD AY NAPABALITANG BUNTIS THAT TIME THEY NEED A FEMALE TO BE LEADING LADY AND THEY DECIDES THAT YEJIN WILL BE DAHIL SA PAGKAHULOG LANG NG HAGDAN...SIMULA NOON NABAGO NA ANG TAKBO NG BUHAY NI YEJIN. AT DAHIL DIN SA PAGDATING NI YEJIN NAGING UPSIDE DOWN ANG BUHAY NI CHOSEON. MGA TAUHAN... FL~YEJIN KIM-DAE GIWU/ YEOJA1BABAE2GIRL3 ML~BAEK JANGMUL/ CHOSEON NAM/ CHAE JANG JOON-LEE JOON GI INA: LORAINE DIAMANTE 56 yrs old + AMA: KIM JINHYUK 60 yrs old = KIM YEJIN ANAK NI LORAINE... OSAKA HANA 30 yrs old F BUMKEZER AL ALI 28 yrs old M ADI KUMAR 26 yrs old M IRISH UNDERZON 24 yrs old F KIM YEJIN 22 yrs old F ANAK NI KIM JINHYUK SA KOREA KIM JINNA 22 yrs old F KIM HAEBYEOL 21 yrs old F KIM DABYEOL 20 yrs old M KIM DARIM 19 yrs old M ASAWA SA KOREA: KWON JISYA 56 yrs old KIM YEJIN'S GRANDFATHER IN KOREA: KIM NAMSEOL 70 IN PHILIPPINES: MARTIN A. DIAMANTE 75 GRANDMOTHER IN KOREA: WON SEOLHWA 69 IN PHILIPPINES: ANISYA L. BERNARDO 74 NAM CHOSEON PARENTS BAEK WANGJI DEAD 36 yrs old~car accident GU HANNA DEAD 34 yrs old~suicide REAL NAME: BAEK JANGMUL 39 yrs old M BAEK JANGSEOL~DEAD DIE BECAUSE OF ALLERGY IN GINSENG, 5 YEARS OLDER THAN JANGMUL AND 12 YEARS OLDER THAN JANGWOOL. BAEK JANGWOOL 32 YRS OLD~THE ONLY BIOLOGICAL FAMILY OF JANGMUL HE LIVES WITH CHAE ORIGINAL SONS IT MEANS NOT SONS OF MISTRESS. (CHAE DAECHANG 35 YRS OLD AND CHAE DAEJEON 29 YRS OLD) POSTER PARENTS... NAM NAMPYEONG 63 yrs old M JIN HAERI 59 yrs old F POSTER SIBLINGS NAM JOONIM 27 yrs old M NAM SANJO 30 yrs old M NAM KAESEOL 21 yrs old F ASSISTANT: GU RYUNG-OH 50 yrs old FRIENDS YEJIN'S FRIENDS LUCILLE A. BRIZE 27 F MERCER V. ANTONOVICH 23 M BRIANEL E. MASAY 34 M ANNATALIA M. ROSARIO 30 F JANA H. MAGAYON 21 F LEILA S. SANTIAGO 25 F CHOSEON FRIENDS DAE RYEHWANG 30 yrs old F KANG HAERYUK 26 yrs old F NINE 42 yrs old M HAN BONGHEE 35 yrs old M FOREIGN POWERS BOOM (BUMKEZER) 28yrs old M ZECK 23yrs old M XIAOBAO 25 yrs old M DRAVE 26 years old M EX3M SANJO NAM~ANAK NG MAY-ARI NG STEC 30 yrs old M ZANDRE 30 yrs old XUEMING 31 yrs old BAEK ANHO~ pinsan ni Choseon, mula sa pamilyang Baek. BAEK SOOKANG ~pinsan ni Choseon mula sa pamilyang Baek. FOR THE SAKE OF LOVE TEAM Barbara Fontanoza Alfred Richnore Alpued Pak Kruewahtt Hatti Spencer Chad Mclene Delorosa Han Joon Woo Yaxer Bulahan Lisa Kael F~FEMALE M~MALE

#Age gap #taboo #Erotica #Smut #love triangle #boyxgirl #BDSM #dominant #possessive #submissive #poortorich #billionaire #mafia WARNING!!! (THIS BOOK IS A DARK ROMANCE WITH BDSM, SLUT-SHAMING, ROUGH AND PAINFUL SCENES, AND MORALLY AMBIGOUS THEMES THAT MOST REFER TO AS DUBIOUS CONSENT. IF YOU ARE UNCOMFORTABLE WITH ANY OF THESE THINGS THEN READ AT YOUR OWN RISK) Milo was the most dangerous mobster in Russia and I was his slave, his sex toy, and his property. He was one step closer from branding me as his. He killed anyone who got close to me or touched me in any way. He showered me with luxury and gifts that I would have never afforded myself. I didn’t care that he had many enemies who would use me to get to him. He was everything I could have dreamt of and more. The only problem was, I was 19 yrs his junior and I was his son’s ex-girlfriend. I found myself caught between father and son. Was blood really thicker than love? My name is Emilie and this is how Milomir Petrov ruined my life. {Daily updates of two chapters} As you know, my books is not a Dual POV {100 powerstones = 4 bonus chapters in Milo's POV} {50 golden tickets = 6 bonus chapters in Milo's POV} (Or any characters you may request)

bercerita tentang seorang kasih seorang ayah dan anak perempuan, namun sang ayah harus membuat keputusan dimana dia menjauhkan diri dari agamanya demi mendekatkan putrinya ke agamanya. (novel ini hanya fiksi dan tak bermaksud menyinggung apapun atau siapapun, jika itu terjadi maka itu adalah kebetulan.)

Eira Hax, the daughter of a once-wealthy heiress, has spent her entire life in the shadows. Twenty-two years ago, her mother, a kind-hearted but naive woman, was deceived by her husband, a ruthless businessman. He stole her entire fortune and framed her for a crime, sending her to prison, unaware that she was pregnant and secretly battling terminal cancer. Eira’s mother died alone behind bars, but not before giving birth to Eira, entrusting her with a burning desire for revenge. Now, two decades later, Eira returns with one goal: to destroy the man who ruined her mother’s life—her own father. To do so, she strategically marries his most powerful rival, Callian Reed, a man as dangerous as he is influential. Together, they plot to destroy her father’s empire, piece by piece. But as Eira is pulled deeper into a world of business, power and revenge, she’s forced to confront her own problems and decide just how far she’s willing to go to avenge her mother. “I’m not your enemy, darling…you should know that by now.” “Callian, everything you do is not written in our contract. Why are you breaking it?” “The more I learn about you, the more I hate everyone who hurt you. So please, Eira, let me get rid of them for you.”

The world isn't what it used to be. It isn't perfect, wonderful. It's full of cannibals, hunters who kill them, rich idiots and the poor people, who starve to death trying to feed the alive. Hunter is part of them. She tries so hard to not drown, even when her world gets turned upside down by an unannounced arrival. And sometimes, it would all feel too real, so she found ways to escape reality. And Chester Diaz being one of them.