Sir Barristan

After a bloody battle, Lionel barged into the restaurant with a "Closed" sign, alerting the owner, Margie. "Sir, we're closed!" Lionel was only seeking temporary refuge from his pursuers, but Margie was just ejecting him brutally. This baron had no alternative but to reveal his mesmerizing, menacing red eyes and fangs. Margie was captivated by the vampire's dark, handsome allure but also felt fear and tension. Summoning her courage, she uttered the first insult he had heard in a millennium: "What's so great about those fangs? You're just one vampire, aren't you?" Undoubtedly, this woman intrigued Lionel. But the reasons seemed to go beyond that. What's so special about this woman? Could a lost love be recovered? Will she heed reason, remain ordinary, and avoid the dangers coming one after another, or will she submit to his temptation and savor the sweetness of forbidden love?

[extreme pampering] In a massacre, she lost her brother, but she herself survived. To find the guilty party, she approached him, pretending to be his fiancée. Accidentally, her identity was exposed. "Look, I'm sorry. I'm the fake one," she admitted in a cold tone. "It's alright," he smiled and said, "I'll make you my real wife." From then on, she transformed from a destitute heiress into his pampered wife. He helped her seek revenge and allowed her to live a prosperous life... And one day, his subordinate reported to him, "Sir, madam has disappeared!" He thought, how dare you leave me? When she was caught by him, she mischievously smiled and said, "Hey, maybe you've mistaken me for someone else..." But in the end, she was still kept by him, and she would never escape from his world.

A magical 'Universal Toolbox' led Joe Ga into the arms industry. The complex and unpredictable nature of the world caused Joe Ga to gradually change his goals... "Sir, how did you end up here?" "I don't know, I just wanted to make some money at first, buy a house, marry a wife. But slowly, as more and more people appeared around me, my goals started to change." "So what are your goals now?" "Now, I just want to retire peacefully with my guys, really!"

follows Samuel Viddic, a detective burdened by loss, guilt, and an unrelenting past. When his beloved wife Charlotte dies unexpectedly, his world fractures, leaving him lost in a haze of memories and sorrow. But grief does not grant him solitude. An old acquaintance, Sir Harold, pleads for Samuel’s help—his daughter, a journalist, has vanished without a trace. As Samuel searches for her, he is drawn into a labyrinth of secrets, where truth is elusive, reality warps, and unseen forces seem to manipulate fate itself. His pursuit forces him to confront his own demons, his wife’s enigmatic final words, and the possibility that the world he thought he knew is a carefully constructed lie. With each step deeper into the mystery, Samuel finds himself at the precipice of something beyond mere human understanding—where faith and reason collide, where the dead whisper truths, and where destiny is not just written, but sealed. Can Samuel unravel the secrets buried beneath time itself? Or will he, like so many before him, become another lost witness to a fate he was never meant to escape?

Can you resist the temptation of a dangerous billionaire?” Isabella Blackwood is a woman with a plan. Strong, independent, and laser-focused on her career, she’s never been one to fall for the dangerous allure of powerful men. But when she meets Dante Russo, an enigmatic billionaire with a reputation for ruthlessness, everything she thought she knew about control and power starts to crumble. Dante has lived a life of privilege and secrecy, surrounded by enemies and temptation. His cold exterior hides a world of pain and betrayal , one that Isabella’s presence unwittingly threatens to unravel. Their first meeting is explosive, their chemistry undeniable, but a dangerous web of lies, business rivalries, and dark secrets stands between them. As they’re drawn deeper into each other’s lives, Isabella is forced to question everything. Is Dante the man she’s been warned to stay away from? Or is he someone who could finally make her feel alive, someone who needs her as much as she needs him? With every stolen kiss, every heated glance, they grow closer to a passion that could either heal them both or destroy everything they hold dear. In a world where trust is a luxury and every relationship is a game of power, can Isabella and Dante defy the odds, or will their connection bring them both to their knees? Will she kiss him back, or will she walk away from the one man who could change her world forever?

"Football: Rejecting the National Team, I Join a European Powerhouse" Ye Chen returns to 2011, only to be expelled from both Manchester United's youth academy and the Chinese U17 national team at the very beginning! However, he refuses to give up. Traveling to Germany, he embarks on his professional career at Borussia Dortmund! A golden-scaled fish is never meant to stay in a pond; once it meets the storm, it transforms into a dragon! Bundesliga Golden Boot, European Golden Boy, Ballon d'Or... Sir Alex Ferguson: "The doors of Manchester United will always be open for Ye!" Cristiano Ronaldo: "Are you kidding? I'm great, but Ye is the ultimate striker!" Lionel Messi: "I long to play alongside Ye—he could be the core of Barça's Dream Team IV!" Joachim Löw: "I hope Ye will consider joining our national team—we are in dire need of a world-class striker!"

Lady Isabella, a free-spirited and fiery noblewoman, lives life on her own terms. She spends her nights gambling, drinking, and revelling in the local pub, much to the dismay of her father, Lord Griswold. However, her carefree existence is turned upside down when Sir Leofric, a ruggedly handsome and charming but temperamental knight, announces his intention to marry her during an honour party thrown by her father. Isabella is horrified, having never wanted to be tied down to a man like Leofric. She resents his controlling nature and fears losing her independence. Yet, as they spend more time together, Isabella finds herself drawn to Leofric's charisma and passion, despite his rough exterior. As their wedding approaches, Isabella must confront the battle within herself. Will she choose the freedom and wild lifestyle she's always known, or succumb to the allure of Leofric's charm and risk losing herself in the process? As she navigates this tumultuous journey, Isabella discovers that true love and surrender can be the greatest freedom of all.

Robert lived a normal life with somethings different. He had a job, wonderful friends, and a loving family. Though that didn't do much to stop a bullet.

# endoftheyear Ji Yuanyuan was the type of person who would ruin a nicely dealt hand. She could have led a carefree life under her family and ex-husband’s protection. Alas, for the sake of a scum named Zhao Tianhua, she caused her mother to die an aggrieved death, her eldest brother to die in a foreign land, and her second brother to be run over by a car and had his head disembodied. She herself even died from childbirth in a shabby house at the countryside, and her baby was strangled to death by Zhao Tianhua. It was right before her death that she learned that her quiet ex-husband almost went mad searching for her. Ji Yuanyuan was reborn back into the 90s era with extreme luck and a mysterious spatial ability. Since then, Ji Yuanyuan would find money on the ground, boars would run into trees on their own if she was lost in the wild, and her investments would all be successful… When the b*stard scum, Zhao Tianhua approached her again, Ji Yuanyuan kicked him away and latched onto her ex-husband’s leg instead. “Sir, please protect me.”

After being betrayed by her fiancé and her cousin sister, she accidentally rescued an elegant but indifferent young master. Never did she expect to marry him and surprised many! “Sir, Young Madam took a fancy to an expensive jade.” He looked up and replied with a casual air, “No matter the price, buy it for her!” “Sir, Young Madam is fighting with others!” His face darkened and he immediately ordered, “Get her a few more men. Make sure she doesn’t lose. How dare they bully my wife?” “Sir, Young Madam has been reported having an affair with a man!” Upon hearing this, he could bear no more and dashed out without a second thought.

Eric Crown rushed into the hospital, carrying the injured woman mindful of the fact that she is heavily pregnant. He left his assistant Andrew behind, who was trying to catch up with him. Andrew had tried to carry the woman from Eric but he refused to allow him or even allowed his driver touch her. ""Somebody help me" Eric immediately alarmed the hospital nurse at the reception immediately he entered with the injured woman. The emergency staff and nurses ran to him immediately seeing the injured woman in Eric's arms. Doctor what can be done for her Eric asked she is so seriously injured. We have to get the baby out of her first, the doctor replied assessing her injuries. We will try to save her life, I hope the baby is still alive the doctor added. What! Eric exclaimed shock. Take her to the operating theatre the doctor instructedthe emergency personnel there. The nurses and emergency staff put her on a hospital stretcher, and started wheeling her to the operation theatre. A nurse came with some papers for Eric to sign, he didn't even look at them he just signed. Dr. Robert, the medical director of the hospital was already informed of Eric's coiming. He just got to Eric at this time and asked who the woman involved in the accident was? Eric, still in shock with blood all over his shirt and trousers turned to Dr. Robert puzzled. What does that have to do with anything ? Dr. Robert was surprised by Eric's answer. Mr. Crown, I wanted to know if she was a family member he explained. No, I don't know her. She was hit by my car and we just rushed her here. Dr. Robert has known Eric for a long time, well known for his compassion and charity work but he never get emotionally involved. From the look on Eric's face, Dr. Robert felt there can only be one explanation then asked "were you driving" ? No, my driver was Eric answered. I see, you don't need to wait. Be rest assured we will take good care of her, it's just that from what I have seen she is in a critical condition. How critical Eric asked Dr. Robert. She might not survive Dr.Robert answered heavily, we were all quiet until a nurse came and told Dr. Robert they were ready for him at the operating theatre, he left with the nurse. She can't die, she cannot die Eric told himself. He felt this strong sense of attachment to her. Why is he feeling like this? As if, as if we have met before he thought. Sir, sir. sir? Andrew called out, touching Eric's shoulder lightly. Eric don't know how long he stood there but he suddenly realized Andrew was calling out to him. Sir, you need to change, there is a rest room over there Andrew said holding a change of clothes for him and pointing toward the restroom. Eric just continued to sit there, dazed! The incident playing over and over again in his mind. How come she was on the road at this time of the night? He wondered. She is heavily pregnant, why would any man allow his wife to move around at this time of the night?, and she was alone. Come to think about it, Eric didn't notice any wedding ring on her he thought, probably he didn't look properly. Mr. Crown, a nurse called out . Eric Crown looked up at her wondering when he sat down. Andrew immediately asked her what she wanted We need to know her name for our records she said We don't know Andrew answered.. But... It's an emergency, we had to rush her here, she was already unconscious Andrew explained. Then Dr. Robert suddenly came out of the Operating theatre, pulling off his face mask. We stood up as he walked toward us, eager for news . You have a baby girl Dr. Robert said smiling Me ? Eric asked surprised!

In a world where individuals known as Awakeners are emerging with superpowers, chaos is on the rise. These Awakeners fight for survival, fame, wealth, or justice. Amidst this turmoil, there is one young man who remains humble despite possessing multiple powerful superpowers and chooses to live a normal life. His mottos are "Live Stably and Normally!" and "Let Nature Take Its Course!"

Rin never wished for adventure, glory, or heroism. In fact, if given the choice, he would have stayed in his ordinary world, far from the chaos of magic and war. But fate had other plans. Summoned into a strange new land alongside countless others, he quickly realizes there’s no going back. At the very least, he’s not alone. His childhood friend, Renia, was dragged into this mess with him. Clinging to his arm like always, she seems far too pleased about their new circumstances. Though content with mediocrity, he won't deny himself glory if given the opportunity. Though not a social butterfly, he will try his best to communicate if it means an advantage in life. Hop in and follow along as he does his best to navigate through the new world. ———

Gotham is ruled by Clad Belmont—a man powerful enough to defeat the infamous Jack the Reaper and seize control of the city. "What if there’s someone out there even stronger than Jack the Reaper? What will you do then, Belmont?" But when a mysterious new threat emerges, determined to erase Belmont’s legacy, the city spirals into chaos. "I'm Jaxon." "I don’t know where the hell you came from, kid, but this is Gotham. If you want to stay alive, keep your head down and don’t draw attention to yourself." Jaxon, a boy with no past, arrives in Gotham just as the city prepares to unveil a statue in Belmont’s honor. When the event is attacked, he’s faced with a choice: stay in the shadows or step into the light. "If I don’t do something, all these people are going to die right in front of me." As a masked vigilante rises, whispers spread—Jack the Reaper may have returned. "Who the hell is this Black Mask? I want him eliminated immediately." But if Jack the Reaper is truly back… then who is Black Mask? "Gotham, eh? So this is where you’ve been hiding all this time, Jaxon. Well then… it’s time I paid my student a visit." "Impossible." "I’m telling you, sir—Jack the Reaper is back in Gotham."

Former knight Sir Tristan Aldevar was branded a traitor and sentenced to banishment on the mysterious island of Gehenna, a place plagued by dark magic, sinister beasts, ancient secrets, and many other unexplainable horrors. Here, he must survive, adapt, and never stop moving with strange allies that have dark pasts. Will Tristan discover Gehenna's hidden secrets? Will he survive? Who knows… Only one thing is for certain. May the worst of your today be the best of your tomorrow on the land of Gehenna.

Shen Chen starts living a life of unrestrained indulgence since marrying Shi Yu. The most beautiful lovers’ prattle she has ever heard is "I will punish those whom you have offended." Skit: “A handsome man delivered a parcel to your wife just now, Sir.” The young master acknowledged with a lazy “Mhm.” Half an hour later, all courier companies in the city go belly up. "Your wife has offended someone, Sir." "Mhm." Ten minutes later, that person is left to die in a desolate mountain.

In a world of ancient magic, forgotten lore, and werewolf royalty, Lady Genevieve Montclair must navigate the treacherous landscape of the Lycan High Court. After being cast aside by her former lover, Sir Alaric Valcourt, Genevieve finds herself bound to the ruthless Lycan King, Edric Ravenshire, by a bond she cannot deny. As war looms, ancient secrets unfold, and the very fabric of their world is threatened, Genevieve must confront the darkness within herself and make impossible choices to protect the man she loves and the kingdom she now calls home. Will she find a way to forge her own destiny, or will the fate that binds her to Edric Ravenshire prove inescapable? Dive into a world of epic romance, heart-stopping action, and ancient magic, where the line between love and loyalty is blurred, and the true meaning of destiny is tested.

Both April and Dean had been killed brutally by loved ones in their past life. April was fool allowing herself to be a puppet pushover by her step mother and stepsister. Dean had have his family's eyes on his fame and power resulting in him being ganged up against. They both died tragically but had chances to be reborn, rewriting wrong and revenging on their enemies.

Princess Evangeline is a royal disaster—reckless, unladylike, and constantly causing chaos. Sir Lucian Valemont, her ever-suffering knight, is punished for her every misstep. As he struggles to keep her under control, he realizes the real battle isn’t just protecting the kingdom—it’s surviving her.

❝I was supposed to be engaged to the love of my life… Instead, I was sold to a crippled stranger on my wedding day.❞ Jamie Zach had been the family’s shame—an omega male in a world where only alphas mattered. Used and discarded by his fiancé, betrayed by his own sister, and left pregnant after a night of cruelty, Jamie had lost everything. To save face, his family forced him into a hasty marriage with Sir Lucien Von Nightshade, a man who never showed his face, a crippled, masked nobleman rumored to be cursed. But his new husband was not what he seemed. Beneath the mask hid a monster… and a king. As Jamie fought to reclaim his life, Lucien watched him from the shadows, dangerous and possessive. While the world mocked Jamie, his husband silently destroyed every enemy in his path. Until one night… when Lucien’s carefully guarded secret was revealed. He was never crippled. He was never weak. He was the last of the pureblood vampires. And Jamie… Jamie was his mate. Now pregnant with a child that could change the supernatural world, Jamie is caught in a war of power, love, and obsession. And his once-crippled husband? He will burn the world down to keep Jamie by his side.

This story is kind of based on the Arthurian legend. ******* He was called many things. Bastard, the False King, The Traitor, Treacherous Knight. Sir Mordred was a villain, one who according to the prophecy of the grand wizard Merlin, would destroy the kingdom of King Arthur Pendragon. And he did but at the cost of his life. As he lay dying on the bloody ground of Camlann after the mighty clash between him and Arthur, a bloody tear fell down his face. All he wanted was to be acknowledged by his father but all the things he did eventually led to disaster. Now with death’s cold hands grasping him, he hoped for a short peace before the fiery rings of hell. But that was not the end of his journey. ******* “Hold up.” “What is that infernal noise?” “Oh my goodness! It's driving me crazy! And it's not stopping!” Mordred sprang awake, slamming his fist on the digital alarm clock on the nightstand. 'What in Merlin's Beard is happening!?', he thought when he realized something. Well, a lot of things. First of all. How the heck is he alive? Second. What is a digital alarm? That's when memories that didn't belong to him flooded his head. They felt familiar but everything was wrong. How the heck is Morgan Le Fay his sister? She was his aunt! And how is the wizard Merlin so young! “Oh. I get it now”. He, Sir Mordred has been reborn in the body of a different version of himself, in a modern and futuristic world where he is the youngest son of Arthur Pendragon. But even in this world, He is the hated son of the High King. "Now what?", Mordred realized that the world he is in now is different from his previous one, with the only familiar details being the names of the people he knew. “Oh? Are you still reading?” Mordred smiled, looking at the readers. “Well, how about you join me on this new crazy journey in a crazy new world of heroes, villains, monsters, and even gods?” “Are you ready?” "Let's go!" ********************************************** The story is loosely based on the Arthurian legend. I am only using the popular names but the plot is different. The story is purely fictional with a few things from the actual legend being incorporated along with some stuff from other popular works. The characters may have different personalities from the original ones from the legend. There will also be names that may seem quite familiar as well. The cover image doesn't belong to me. Please check out my other work: The First Deviation.

Many have seen, or, thought they have seen one person save the world. Some have also have thought they could do it too, if they had assistance from a good system and good allys of course. Why not put this to the test? Perhaps, take one of these people, and two other unsuspecting vic- *cough* fortunate opportunist who totally knew what they signed up for, and make them a team. A group MUST, be attuned to each other because each have their different roles. "The head, body, and limbs?... Surely you aren't thinking literally?!" "Dont worry this is temporary, now hurry up and send them off!" "Sir! Can you reconsider atleast giving some form assistance?!" "System! There it's done now." Then off they went to save the world, I sure hope they can....

In the lawless town of Blackwood, where power belongs to those who can wield a gun, Sabastin Frederick grows up in hiding, trained by his father, the legendary Sir Frederick—the once-feared gunmaster of England. Years ago, Sir Frederick lost everything to betrayal, forcing him to flee with his family to the depths of the woods. But the past refuses to stay buried. When Sabastin ventures into Blackwood for the first time, a fateful clash with Aleister—the cruel son of his father’s greatest enemy, Khalifa—sparks a deadly rivalry. With his sister Petrova caught in the crossfire and whispers of his father’s return spreading through the town, Sabastin realizes that his fight is only beginning.

Good day. Ako nga pla si Rein. Tisoy, 24 yrs old na ako ngayon 5'7 ang height at slim body may itsura nalaban sa pageant. ang kwentong ito ay hango sa karanasan ko mula nung 10 yrs old palang ako. Bata palang ako nun alam ko na sa sarili Kong may kakaiba sa akin.Ang tawag nila sa akin ay Rein Tisoy. Dahil sa may lahi akong American Pero dko nakilala si Papa na nakilala ni mama sa Olongapo. Andito na ako ngaun sa Bukid kasama ng lola at lolo ko sa Zambales. Masabi ko naman na marangya buhay namin kasi may mga katulong kami sa bahay at kasama na dun si kuya Caloy (Matangkad, Gwapo at Maskulado at Moreno ang nagparanas Sakin ng ligaya at sakit). Ang mama ko kasi ay Nasa US na at nakapag asawa ng U.S citizen na Pinoy din naman. Inaantay lng nila ako makatapos ng pagaaral at kukunin din dun. Tanghali na ako nagising dahil Gabi na kami nakauwi nila lola galing sa Kasal. Pang baba ko sa Sala dumeretso na ako sa kusina dun kasi malapit ang CR. Paglabas ko ng CR tinanong ako ni manang Anie (kasambahaya namin) kung gusto ko daw ba ng sinangag. Tumango nalang ako at wala pako sa wisyo at kagigising ko. Habang hinahanda ni Manang ang pagkain ko umupo ako sa Mesa at Dali akong tinimplahan ng gatas ni ate. Sa kinauupuan ko nahagip ng mata ko sa bintana na may lalakeng nakatakip ng kamiseta ang mukha habang nagpuputol ng Malagong halaman sa Hardin. Nakasandong manipis at Shorts na pangbasketball. namangha ako sa katawan nito dahil sa taglay nitong hulma. "Ate sino po Yong naglilinis sa Hardin" tanong ko Kay ate Anie. "Ah yan ba, si Caloy yan anak ni Mang Goryo Jan sa kabilang bahay" sagot ni ate Anie. "Te sya na bago boy nila lolo?'' tanong ko. "Ngayong bakasyon lang, nagaaral pa yan sa senior high si Caloy incoming grade 12 sa pasukan" paliwanag ni ate Anie. "Pupunta na nga pla ako sa palengke soy (nickname ko pinaikling Tisoy). Mamayang 10 am pakidalhan nalang si Caloy ng Meryenda, may kakanin at Suman Jan sa ref. "Opo Te ingat po" sagot ko. Wala pang 10 am Pero inasikaso ko kaagad ang Meryenda ni kuya Caloy dala na din ng excitement. Dumako na ako agad sa likod ng bahay kung San ko narinig na may nagtatabas ng mga Malagong halaman. Papalapit pa lang ako, titig na titig na ako sa katawan ni kuya Caloy. "Kuya Good Morning po. Magmeryenda ka po muna" inilapag ko sa papag ang pagkain. Narinig naman ako nito at tumango. "Good morning sir Rein. Ako po si Caloy bago ninyong boy." pakilala nito at tinanggal ang kamisetang nakabalot sa mukha. Namangha ako sa istura ni kuya Caloy 17 palang sya Pero para syang batang version ni EJ Falcon. mukhang mabait si kuya Caloy. Umupo sya at NASA gitna namin ang suman at kakanin. Nagtanggal sya ng Damit pangitaas kitang kita ko ang kabuoan ng katawan Nia na nagpapawis may abs at pormadong dibdib. Kaka-kain ko lang ng almusal Pero parang nagutom ako Uli. "Kuya Bale uwian ka po ba or stay-in ka po" tanong ko. "Stay-in ako dto sir, para may kasama daw po Kau ni ate Anie habang nasa hospital si lolo mo yan kasi bilin Sakin ng lola Mila mo'' paliwanag nito. "Kuya wag mo na po akong tawaging sir. Rein nlng po." Sabi ko. "Hahahaha" " Cge pla rein." patawang sagot nito. nakita ko ang mga ngiti ni kuya Caloy mas lalo itong nagpagwapo sakaniya. Pinagmamasdan ko sya habang kumakain sabay tingin nito Sakin at ngiti. napaiwas nlng ako ng tingin baka mailang si kuya Caloy Sakin ngunit alam Kong nahuli Nia akong nakatitig saknya. "Rein wala ka bang inumin Jan" tanong nito. " Ay kuya oo nga po Pla, ano pong gusto mo" tanong ko. "Ikaw" sagot Niya. "Ako po" mejo nagulat na may kilig. "Oo ikaw, ikaw ang bahala Pero kung may beer pwedi Nadin hahahaha". pabiro nitong bilin and Dali Dali akong kumuha ng Coke Casalo. Pagbalik ko habang nilalagyan ko ng Coke ang baso ni kuya tumayo ito at magtanggal ng short at boxer shorts nlng ang natirang suot. Muli itong umupo at tinaas ang paa sa papag na upuan at sumandal. "Rein boxer short muna ako hah ang init kasi dibale tayo lang naman dito.

He hasn't had the best life, in fact, some would argue that his life couldn't have been worse, but there's still hope, even for a nihilist. As when an expedition to colonize the moon quickly turns into a disaster, he is swallowed whole by an anomaly and spat out somewhere completely different. Here one can conjure flames with words and summon thunderclouds with a shout, but it's not all fantasia and ecstasy. The world seemed peaceful enough, but as he learns more and more. He realizes everything he sees is a facade, and what's truly underneath is a civilization built on blood and war. In fact, the whole world is in a state of war. Then to top it all off, solidifying that he has truly jumped out of the frying pan and into the furnace, Ragnarök is fast approaching, and there's no certainty that he'll survive, that anyone will survive.

Then, Keira added in her hoarse sweet voice, "I will enter the Military Academy to conquer you, General Zach. So be ready, because I never take a 'NO' for an answer." That was the last words that Keira dropped before she closed the gap and kissed Zach on his lips, leaving him just staring at her in utter bewilderment. ******* Headstrong, Keira Chan, beauty goddess, Daddy's princess, heiress, rebellious and obstinate youth has fallen head over heels in love with General Zacharias Zach Lim on first sight. A man whose presence was dominating and intimidating. One who women were both drawn and terrified of. He was like a handsome devil and angel at the same time. She made a bold move of trying to charm and woo the coldest man of the topest military troop in the country. Gen. Zach is cold hearted and blooded. A man far too lethal for a soft and fragile woman like her too handle. But she wasn't giving up on unfreezing his distant heart and wiping off that predator like cold mask off his far too handsome face. Can she get the overly hardworking soldier who was wary of love and women after a past incident?

Gold Tier Winner of WPC #139 *** Two souls were prophesied to meet and fall in love. They were made for each other, chosen by the moon goddess to complete each other. But what would happen when something threatens to break them apart? Do you think a love predestined by a deity will prevail? *** Lara looked up and she froze when her eyes came in contact with the bluest eyes she had ever seen. "You are...?" He asked. Lara caught her breath and froze up. She can't answer him! She already knew the CEO was ridiculously handsome. But she didn't think he was this handsome! He already asked her a question but all she could think of was... Noah James Smith looked intimidatingly beautiful in his company photo but in person, he's more than that. His photo didn't do him any justice! He was devilishly handsome, and very intense too. His electric blue eyes looked like they could see into her soul if he wanted to. And she was melting like ice-cream in front of him. Noah looked at the woman who just entered his office and his eye zeroed in on her. She looks like a dear in headlights. Her lips were gaping and she looked stunned after seeing his face. Did she hear what I said? He thought inwardly as he stood up and walked around his desk. "Who are you?" he asked again, and that got Lara out of her trance. "Oh! Uhm. I-uhh. I-I'm nobody..." She replied after struggling for words. Then she remembered what she came there to do and approached his desk. "Actually, I came here to deliver this…" Noah casually sat on his desk and crossed his arms over his chest, his eyes watching her as she squirmed under his gaze, holding the envelop close to her chest as she awkwardly approached him and his desk. "I'm... I'm going to put this here for you, sir..." she said and placed the brown envelope just beside where he sat and then backed away like she'd been burned by his presence. She couldn't even look him in the eye. Noah glanced at the envelope then backed at Lara who was now awkwardly playing with her fingers. "I'll be going now, sir. I'm sorry for disturbing you-" "You haven't answered my question yet." he stopped her and she froze again. "P-pardon?" "What's your name?" "I-uhh..." Lara started to panic. Is he going to fire me? Noah looked at her ID. "Looking at your ID from this distance, it seems that you're one of my employees." "Ah yes, I'm-" She bit her lip and deflated like a balloon. Will I get reprimanded if he discovers I'm just a newbie? "Why did you stop? Is it really hard for you to tell me your name?" Lara immediately shook her head. "N-no. No, sir. I just- uhh. I find you intimidating…" she unconsciously said and gasped. What did I just say? Noah didn't respond but the corner of his lips turned up for a second there before it vanished as soon as it appeared. "I see..." [Time Skip] Noah looked outside, staring aimlessly at the bright city lights outside his window while twirling his drink in his hands. His mind was deep in thought. And it was mostly about the fact that he had found his mate. He's been waiting for her to appear in his life ever since he reached adulthood. And now that she's here, he couldn't stop his urge to possess her. Claim her as his. When their eyes met for the first time, he immediately felt the pull between them. He wanted her the instant he laid his eyes on her and she was a new employee in his company. "Lara Louis…" Noah murmured her name and he couldn't help but think about her eyes. Her expressive auburn eyes that was hidden underneath her glasses. *** Discord: https://discord.gg/VmAWdAr Disclaimer on the cover photo! It is not mine, guys. All appreciation and recognition for the cover photo goes to the original creator. Peace!

"With Great Power Comes Great Embarrassment". Chadam Chadlock, the 195th of his name, is a man who embodies the very essence of squandered potential. Once destined for greatness, Chadam now spends his days in a state of perpetual drowsiness, lounging in his cabin by the window as the dissonant chirping of the forest birds lulls him into a deep slumber. Chadam Chadlock is a man caught between the weight of his past and the absurdity of his present. Whether he will rise to the occasion or continue to sleepwalk through life remains to be seen, but one thing is certain: in the dark and foreboding forest, Chadam’s story is far from over.

After a heartbreak gotten from the man she'd loved with her life, Alyssa isn't in any view of beginning her love life again. While clocking 26 and her father dies, her mother won't hear of her not getting into a relationships with men as she wanted her to be married and give birth to an heir before she herself dies. But then, Alyssa isn't ready or looking forward to that in any particular way. Being forced to attend lot of blind dates arranged for her with men who'd interest in her, she'd come to get fed up and tired of going to them. Wanting to stop, she was given an option to introduce her boyfriend someone she doesn't have after the bitter break up with her ex or keep going until she finds her perfect one. Option 2 sounds comforting enough so she hired up a fake boyfriend with a fake stranger she met twice. It was all business for the time of two month with no strings attached to get her nagging mother off of her back. Will it go the way she planned or down with unexpected love?

Aelina lives her hard as hell life alone with no one to support her after loosing both her parents to a tragic accident. She moved in with an aunt and a niece sister who considered her as nothing but a burden left back for them to cater for. They hated and despised her so much as she endured their daily torrents of insults along with maltreatment. She didn't let the depressing atmosphere they created to trap her into thinking a lot snare her as she was blissful about the turn of event of her life. One evening, she catches her boyfriend who she'd taken as a family mainly because he was the only one that was presently supporting her behind her backs. Trying to forget the painful and heart aching heartbreak, she thought it would be best to drink to stupor drowning herself in misery. In her drunken state, she goes through the event of her pathetic and severely difficult life. How was she going to survive in a excruciating world with no job at hand or doing a single work? That was all meant to be sorted when her parts crosses with Brayden Blackford. The billionaire who was unable to fall in love and weary of women because they where distractions. His world was, 'stay with me and I'll make all your dreams come true' then he dropped a ridiculous offer but she wasn't taking him up on it. How long was she going to resist the endearing opulent figures of it state?