Love And Other Puzzles

Leonardo’s POV: I grazed her cheek as I slid fingers over her lips “I'm not a Jealous man, Maria…. I have never envied someone for what they have but yet….” I leaned closer to her sleeping body, my voice barely a whisper. “I'm jealous at every person you smile at and I want you all to myself. ”Alexander POV: Rain drenched me as I tilted the umbrella over her. "Maria," I said, my voice steady. "Whatever you want, it's yours. Wherever you go, I'll follow. If you ask me to kill, I'll do it." I leaned closer, my eyes locked on hers. "Just tell me... what do you want?” Maria POV I stared at Leo, watching him walk into the hall with a french lady by his side. This was a mission and besides he's my father's killer.So why do I feel like this whenever I see him? ****** Maria Everlight's life crumbles when her father’s death thrusts her into a forced marriage with the cold and ruthless Leonardo Von Grimm. What begins as a strategic alliance spirals into a web of deception, deadly secrets, and burning desires. Leonardo hides his emotions behind a mask of control, but Maria's resilience begins to melt his icy exterior. However, Alexander, his twin, harbors a dangerous obsession for Maria, one that could destroy them all. As Maria delves deeper into the truth of her father's murder and her family's legacy, she uncovers the sinister world of assassins, betrayal, and her own mother’s shocking secrets. When loyalties shatter and blood is spilled, Maria must decide where her heart and vengeance lie.In a world where love is a weapon and trust is a luxury, can Maria emerge unscathed, or will the darkness claim her soul?

Life’s weird when you’re an Animalis. Sure, you’ve got the superhuman strength and the cute ears that people can’t resist—but all it really means is that restocking beer and tobacco shelves during the graveyard shift is slightly less painful. I’m Sasha, just a twenty-one-year-old guy trying to get through another night at the convenience store without passing out or dealing with too much drama. But then she walked in—a tall, intimidating customer who managed to look like she stepped out of a magazine while ordering eight packs of tobacco. One awkward encounter later, and I’m bleeding, dizzy, and questioning every life choice I’ve ever made. In a world where having animal features is the new normal, I’m still trying to figure out where I fit in. Spoiler: it’s probably not face-first on the floor.

In a world shaped by magic and the will of the gods, Alice's destiny is forever altered when, in her darkest moment, an ancient entity comes to her aid. Freed from its prison but now bound to Alice, the cunning demon Azmodiel accompanies her on her journey of discovery and growth. Together, they uncover the wonders of magic, reveal ancient secrets, and seek their purpose in life and their place in the world. But when all this being seeks is to corrupt Alice and use her for its macabre plans, what will this pair's fate be? Will Alice, with her pure heart and boundless love for magic, be able to change her companion, or will she succumb to the madness and seduction of Azmodiel?

A bad and flirting boy fall in love with shy and introvert girl let's see how it's end happy or sad

All she wanted was to convince Qin Zhan, a well-known patisserie, to join her in her new restaurant. But, everyone who she had sent returned with bad news: Rejected! Rumor has it that Qin Zhan quit life as a reputable chef to stay in the small town and run a small noodle stand. No matter how much anyone offered to hire him, Qin Zhan had rejected every one. No! That man would not even hear a word before he showed everyone to the door. Since everyone she sent returned with no good result, Gu Xin Ye had no other choice but to do everything herself! Just as Gu Xin Ye thought that she will be able to convince Qin Zhan with her persuasion skill and charm, a misunderstanding led her to work for Qin Zhan instead, as his helper! ----- Illustration: kirinlukis ----- Shared universe with: 1. Loving You Too Much 2. A Lifetime with You 3. You're My Only Star 4. The Dragon Beside Me 5. Love So Sweet 6. Commander Qi's Runaway Wife 7. The Wedding Planner's Romance

Henry Esprit and Andrea Leno are a new couple in their Junior year of high school, however they both have their own hidden sides. Henry come from a clan of exorcists, specializing in exorcising evil spirits and other spiritual beings. Andrea comes from a family of demon slayers, who specialize in killing and sealing demons. This is a story of Henry and Andrea who seek to advance their lives and relationship while hiding their secrets and protecting each other.

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Clifford Sterling, the charismatic CEO of Sterling Enterprises, lives a life of calculated success. But his carefully crafted world is shattered when he encounters Shelly Winslow, an ambitious rising star within his company. Drawn to her independence, he embarks on a relentless pursuit, only to find his carefully laid plans unraveling. As their attraction intensifies, a hidden family history threatens to expose a dangerous secret: the mysterious murder of Clifford's father. This revelation forces him to confront long-buried truths about his past and the true nature of his family's legacy. Shelly, caught in the crossfire, must navigate the treacherous waters of corporate ambition while grappling with her own growing attraction to the enigmatic CEO. But as their lives intertwine, they discover a web of deceit and betrayal that could destroy everything they've built.

My father saved the world once and he's working on saving it again, but I’m going to kill him. No, Tom Butler didn’t abuse me, didn’t molest me, never harmed me at all. In fact, he’s been nothing but kind to me since I met him this year. But even if the nanotech he pioneered might solve every problem facing the world, he still needs to die for what he did. I don’t care that I’ll get experimented on like a lab rat, that I’ll have to join his cult-like Butler Institute and pretend to be his loyal follower like my hundred brothers and sisters, or that his tech makes him nearly invincible. I’ll pay whatever it costs, even my own mind, to get the power I need to take my revenge. I owe Mom that much.

The Birthday of the Infanta by Oscar Wilde is a richly detailed narrative that blends beauty with tragedy, exploring complex themes of love, loss, and human nature. The Body Snatcher by Robert Louis Stevenson, this short story focuses on a group of men who meet regularly at an inn and become involved in a mysterious encounter with a renowned doctor. The story explores themes of identity, morality, and the weight of past actions. The Nose by Nikolai Gogol is an absurd and satirical tale that tells the strange story of a barber who finds a nose in a bun in Saint Petersburg. This discovery triggers a series of comical and peculiar events in the plot. The Most Dangerous Game (aka The Hounds of Zaroff) by Richard Connell, is a classic work of literature that tells a story of action and adventure with horror overtones. The plot follows two hunters, one turned prey on a mysterious island.The Great Keinplatz Experiment by Sir. Arhutr Conan Doyle, this book tells a story about a peculiar experiment carried out in the fictional town of Keinplatz. Through an immersive narrative and intriguing characters, The Book explores themes of scientific curiosity and human behavior.The Monkey's Paw by W. W. Jacobs, this book tells the story of a magical monkey's paw that grants its owner three wishes, with unexpected and tragic consequences. The plot revolves around themes of destiny, consequences and the supernatural, creating a captivating and somber narrative. The Lady with the Little Dog by Anton Chekhov is a story that follows Dmitri Gomov, a married man who begins an affair with Anna Sergueyevna, a woman who is also engaged. The narrative explores the complexities of love, infidelity and human emotions against a backdrop of society and social conventions.

A story about man named Sebastian Heinrich,who just ordinary man who one night he saved a drowning boy in the lake. After that he found himself reincarnated as a character in his novel as Louis Roosevelt THE WORLD UPSIDE DOWN. He will face a difficult journey,as he enter the world where all impossible things come true(AWAKEN,PATHWAYS,MAGICAL CREATURE) will Sebastian be able to return to his original world???

Donovan and Zoephia's relationship are like the four seasons. Winter where life is never within reach, and as they are searching for it, their loneliness and struggle prolong like Fall. Together, will they reach Spring while racing through Summer?

Kan, a newly recruited investigator in the Criminal Investigation Bureau (CIB), is thrown into the deep end on his first day with the unsettling Jigsaw Case. The killer's modus operandi is leaving cryptic messages through meticulously arranged jigsaw puzzles at crime scenes, taunting the authorities and daring them to piece together the clues before more lives are lost. Teamed up with his sardonic yet endearing partner, Officer Jenkins, Kan navigates the dark and twisted world of this demented game master. The duo's investigation takes them through eerie crime scenes, quirky puzzle shops, and into the mind of a killer who sees murder as a sinister puzzle to be solved. Along the way, Jenkins’ relentless humor keeps spirits high, even as the stakes grow increasingly dire. As the clues lead them to an iconic clock tower, Kan and Jenkins discover an unexpected ally in an amateur sleuth obsessed with the case. Together, they delve deeper into the Jigsaw Killer's psyche, racing against time to prevent the next gruesome tableau. Their journey is fraught with tension and danger, but also peppered with camaraderie and laughter, proving that even in the darkest of times, a well-timed joke can be a light in the gloom. In "Pieces of Laughter and Death," Kan must not only solve a killer's deadly puzzles but also learn to navigate the peculiar dynamics of his new team. Through a blend of mystery, horror, and comedy, this novel explores the balance between finding the humor in life’s darkest moments and the determination to bring a ruthless killer to justice.

Tentang pertemuan yang tak terduga di tengah derasnya hujan di Bandung-sebuah momen singkat yang mengubah hidup dua orang. Tanpa mereka inginkan, takdir mempertemukan mereka kembali bertahun-tahun kemudian. Kali ini, kenyataan lebih rumit, dan perasaan yang dulu tak pernah terucap kembali menghantui. Akankah hujan yang berbeda membawa jawaban atau justru lebih banyak pertanyaan?

Winter was born with albino disorder, and because of her pale skin, unusual eye color, and white hair, she lives like a ghost child. Some people called her weird, but that did not bother her because she has seen ghosts and magical creatures since she was a child. When her father died due to illness, she was left alone with her stepmother, and they returned to the Philippines to live in her father's hometown. She then encountered an enigmatic man who initially gave her the impression that he was just another ghost before revealing who he really was. He is the fairy king who is protecting the old three in their land, as well as the man who will forever change her life. Originally written by Seirinsky.

There’s a unique terror in real-life horror—stories born from whispered legends, inexplicable encounters, and chilling truths that defy logic. Unlike fiction, these tales don’t offer the comfort of being purely imaginary. They haunt because they’re real—or at least, they feel like they could be. This collection takes you into the eerie, the unsettling, and the downright terrifying moments that people have faced. From the spectral girl on the ancient Peepal tree to the shadowy figures that seem to watch from the corners of everyday life, these stories are grounded in truth and the unexplainable. Each tale pulls back the curtain on the thin veil that separates the ordinary from the supernatural, drawing you into a world where the unexplained is always just a breath away. Brace yourself for sleepless nights, lingering chills, and the unsettling sensation that you might not be as alone as you think. Welcome to The Umbrella and the Ghostly Visitor and Other Real-Life Horror Stories. Read on—if you dare.

Renascida em um mundo medieval onde sua aldeia é governada por um demônio implacável, Sekire é entregue como sacrifício pelos próprios pais. Determinada a dar significado a essa segunda chance, Sekire embarca em uma jornada de autoconhecimento, em busca não apenas de respostas sobre sua verdadeira identidade, mas também do propósito de sua nova existência. Em um mundo onde a vida é tão efêmera quanto um sopro, cada passo seu se torna uma aventura íntima e perigosa — uma dança entre o desejo de liberdade e a sombra da vingança. Mais do que sobreviver, Sekire precisa descobrir quem pode se tornar... antes que o destino a devore novamente.

Title: Forbidden And Secret Love In the midst of her senior year of college, Valerie Diamond's life is turned upside down when she finally catches the eye of Leon Anderson, the star basketball player. For three years, they've attended the same college, yet Leon has never noticed Valerie until that fateful day after practice. As they begin to secretly date, they realize their families' long-standing feud makes their love impossible. The Andersons and Diamonds have been sworn enemies for years, and their families will stop at nothing to keep them apart. Torn between loyalty to their families and their growing passion for each other, Valerie and Leon must navigate the treacherous landscape of their families' animosity. As they fight to be together, they uncover secrets and lies that threaten to destroy their love and their families forever. Will Valerie and Leon find a way to overcome the hatred and hostility between their families, or will their love be doomed from the start?

Kaelon Blackthorn, a man crushed by poverty and ridicule, is handed an ancient key by a mysterious old man, who claims it unlocks a doorway to another world. Drunk and hopeless, Kaelon uses the key by accident and wakes up in the world of Thalindor. In this new world, Kaelon must learn to wield magic, protect himself and fight enemies who seeks the key for their own purposes. Will he become Thalindor's savior from evil people or will he let the key and the power it gives corrupts him?

Enter the tumultuous world of Tristan, a ruthless and unyielding emperor whose name alone inspires fear across realms. Renowned as the mightiest conqueror, Tristan vowed never to succumb to the shackles of love. Yet destiny weaves a different fate when he becomes obsessively captivated by Princess Nala—a woman of breathtaking beauty and unyielding strength, who despises him with every fiber of her being. Princess Nala, a fierce warrior from a fallen kingdom, views Tristan not as a man but as the monster responsible for her pain. He razed her homeland, murdered her parents, and left her life in ruins. Consumed by grief and revenge, Nala vows never to yield to the man who destroyed everything she loved. But Tristan is a man who takes what he wants. Defying tradition and disregarding her protests, he forces their union, igniting a storm of hatred and desire. Their marriage becomes a battlefield, with Nala’s fiery defiance clashing against Tristan’s obsessive need to possess her. As their lives intertwine, long-buried secrets about Tristan’s past come to light, unraveling the mystery behind his vow to forsake love. With each revelation, the line between hatred and passion blurs, leaving both to question whether love can bloom amidst the ruins of betrayal and vengeance. Will Nala’s heart soften, or will her bitterness remain unbroken? Can Tristan’s obsession transform into something deeper, or will his need for control destroy any chance of redemption? **Love and Obsession** is a gripping tale of passion, vengeance, and the unrelenting power of destiny. Will their fates bind them together, or will the scars of their pasts drive them apart forever?

Elena had always sought adventure, yearning to explore the world and embrace all it had to offer. But that dream seemed impossible due to her very existence. Her birth was a miracle, an anomaly that defied nature. She was something that shouldn't exist, and she had to keep that secret hidden. Until one day, an opportunity arose: the chance to enter the academy. At 18 years old, she finally took that step, and it was there that she met him. He was breathtakingly beautiful, in a way that made Elena question how anyone, especially a man, could possess such beauty. She found herself captivated by him, unable to look away. "Elena, will you be my mate?" he asked, holding her tightly and gazing into her obsidian eyes. "Yes," Elena replied, her heart racing with excitement. She couldn't believe it had taken him so long to ask. But with that single word, "yes," she—a being that shouldn't exist—had fallen into the hands of another. The world had no idea what he was. He wasn't a werewolf, human, or vampire, but he was no less powerful. What could possibly go wrong? What was he? All she knew was his name: Dave Atlas.

Seok Hye-su has long since moved on from her high school heartbreak—or so she thought. Life in Incheon is predictable, and that’s just how she likes it. But everything changes one chilly afternoon when the flashing of cameras and the hum of a growing crowd pull her attention. Turning the corner, she sees him: Dong Chan-wook, now a famous singer, surrounded by fans and media. Years ago, he was the boy who promised to love her forever, only to shatter that promise in pursuit of fame. And now, standing in the spotlight he left her for, he looks as shocked to see her as she feels to see him. As their paths unexpectedly cross again, old wounds resurface and sparks ignite. But fame has made Chan-wook untouchable, and Hye-su has vowed never to let herself be hurt again. Can they rewrite the story of their past, or are some chapters better left closed? In this heartfelt and unexpected reunion, Fame and First Love explores love, loss, and the question of whether some stars are meant to shine together—or apart.