Tooth And Nail Davenport

"I think am in love with Ishtar's husband," Nadia Browne said suddenly, and it sounded like a joke to her best friend Sonia.

The main characters on Hot and Cold meet at a moment they least expected, intially they met one another with cold frosty gazes, but could that change? Aeshi (애시) her name means poetic love, but has her heart grown too callus and cold to show it? and Aerin (애린) his name means beloved jade, will the façade he forged from pressure break?

Asher fresh off an attempted suicide never really placed any value on his own life but now after the sudden appearance of the ever mysterious Veil everything changed in an instant. Trapped with millions of others in the desolate Boundary streets as a timer hovering high in the sky ticks down ominously, he's thrust into a living hell he must fight tooth and nail through to survive... not just for his sake but for his mothers.

Pahitnya hidup telah mematri seorang anak muda bernama William Tamin hingga ia menjadi seorang anak jalanan yang berandalan dan menjadi seseorang yang amat ditakuti oleh berbagai kalangan masyarakat sehingga dirinya dijuluki sebagai "Monster from the Hell". Namun siapa sangka suatu hari ia akan bertemu dengan seorang siswi SMA yang berparas anggun dan cantik bernama Yuri Namari, yang akhirnya menjadi sosok yang paling ditakuti oleh William, seorang wanita yang tidak pernah sekalipun merasa takut akan dirinya yang begitu menakutkan seperti yang ditakuti oleh orang - orang di sekitarnya. Namun, itu bukan semata - mata karena Yuri merupakan putri bangsawan yang kaya raya, melainkan ada sesuatu yang amat berharga terpancar dari dalam dirinya yang membuat sang monster menjadi takluk, dan pertemuan mereka di jalanan yang semakin intens menuntun mereka berjalan terlalu jauh hingga keduanya harus terjebak pada sebuah masa lalu yang begitu kelam. Siapakah sebenarnya Yuri di masa lalu William? Rahasia besar apa yang tidak pernah mereka ketahui sebelumnya dan apakah rahasia ini akan menjadi sebuah bumerang atau bom waktu yang akan menghancurkan diri keduanya?

Love is never a singular experience—it is a kaleidoscope of emotions, circumstances, and fates intertwined. In this collection, Passion and Power, three unique romance stories unfold, each exploring love’s deepest longings, heartaches, and triumphs. In the first story, passion ignites between two souls from opposite worlds, forced to defy the odds just to be together. The second tale delves into a love lost and found, proving that time and distance can never erase what’s meant to be. Finally, the third story takes readers on an emotional journey of healing, where two broken hearts discover that love is the most powerful force of all. Each narrative brings something different—a whirlwind romance, a bittersweet reunion, and an emotional redemption—yet all remind us of love’s enduring strength. Whether you believe in soulmates, second chances, or the beauty of unexpected connections, this book is a testament to the many faces of love.

The world of Theia. The world that encompasses and surrounds all mysteries that have never been understood and solved. Light, darkness, the mystery of kings, the mystery of the Five Pillar Kings, and the mystery of reality, which also has an abyss of endless mystery. Mortal humans do not have a seat to take part in the grand competition of mystery. What is wrong!? Are we just ordinary humans?! We also have rights! Until when will this continue... until this ends... Until "he" comes. And this is the story of a child who was born together with the 'hatred' of fate for him. A child who was not liked... No. But hated by Fate.

A rich adventure which takes place on an alternate Earth. The novel, Mintara: World of Tooth and Claw Book One: A Marten's Quest, is an epic journey that begins in a time when humans are enduring their last days on this world; and which, follows into a new era when animals have evolved to be the new sapient beings of this alternate Earth. Readers of this novel will find themselves in awe, as they are taken on a tour of the intricate workings of Mintara. A world in which martens seek to find what exists beyond the borders of that which they've always known. In which treasures hidden by ancient heroes, have been sought for ages by bandit and adventurer alike. And where in all, sometimes the making of greatness, is not clear at first sight.

When a young marten named Donovan decides he has had enough of the boring, rote, repetitive lifestyle of his home island of Jutfaang, he sets forth on a journey that will change the course of his life and his worldview, forever. Joined by his sister Valorisa as he embarks aboard the vessel The Hoarfrost's Halberd, it is only a matter of hours before Donovan finds himself caught into a web of manipulations, barters, and promises, that lead him to aid a cleric named Colin Leonard on a quest to retrieve the Genesis Gauntlets. A pair of ancient, storied greaves that many an adventurer has said is impossible to find. Not to mention, is even more impossible to retrieve. Will Donovan and company achieve this insurmountable task? Find out in Mintara: World of Tooth and Claw Book One: A marten's Quest. The first book of this new series, by myself, C.R. Drakeloch!

This story revolves around a girl named Lilly who has been betrayed by her family, her best friend and her fiancé, Rayan for many years now. Even after years, things have not turned better for Lilly who was kidnapped by a stranger, Aaron after her family was thrown out of their position by her grandfather. Aaron may be a good person in front of society, a gentleman, a billionaire but reality is far from what they say. In reality, Aaron comes from a family that indulges in both the business world and the mafia world. After years of suffering and dying for unknown reasons in one lifetime, Lilly was pulled back in time but this time she decided to use her past life memory and take revenge on people who did wrong to her for years. She decides to go back to college and take back what was rightfully hers. Will Lilly be successful in taking her revenge? and who is Aaron? why did he kidnap her? And most importantly who killed her?

Lucy woke up as endora the illegitimate child of the herman household, with little memory of her past.there she meets her handmaid nina. once she realized who she is now,she discided to live the life God has given her as Endora de herman. over a month of living as Endora, it was time for the storyline to start in the academy of " STARDUST MAGIC ACADEMY", where the heroine met the first protagonist "ERIC DA FRANCIA"of the grand Duke household.who was mistreated from a young age till adulthood with the care and love given to him by scarlet,he become obsessed with scarlet.He wanted scarlet as his at all means including killing her family resulting to scarlet hating Eric, at that process she meet "KELVIN DE OLI" the young prince who's mother was killed by the empress.there he hold hate and grudges against the royal family, he meet scarlet and fall in love at first sight.

"From now on, you can stay in this room and live the rest of your life here for all I care," were the words that condemned Li Na to a lifetime of isolation and despair at the hands of her own family. Betrayed by her sister, Li Jing, who injected her with a lethal dose of poison, Li Na's world faded into darkness, filled with a deep sense of sadness and betrayal. But fate had a different plan for Li Na. Instead of the expected descent into the afterlife, she found herself transported to a new existence, her younger self staring back at her from the mirror. Overwhelmed by this inexplicable rebirth, tears welled in her eyes as she made a solemn vow to herself: to seek justice and make her family pay for the pain they had inflicted upon her. As Li Na battles with the struggles of her past, a new surprise awaits. … With their faces just an inch apart, he softly asked her, "Do you trust me?" tracing her lips with one finger, lightly.  With a quivering smile, she nodded and whispered, "Yes, I trust you." To her Tang Zheng was the light sent by the heavens to shed her tears away. As Li Na embraces this new chapter of her life, a veil of mystery envelopes her path. The shadows whisper, and destiny's secrets slowly unveil, shaping Li Na's fate in ways she never imagined.

Cast from the only life he’s ever known, a fugitive noble finds himself lost in an unforgiving desert. Pursued by those who would see him dead, he has only two choices—adapt or perish. Among shifting sands and warring blades, he walks the line between survival and destruction. His own power threatens to consume him, while unseen forces push him toward a fate he never sought. In a land where strength is law and the past holds no weight, he must forge himself anew—if the desert does not claim him first.

she was my life line , my grounding place, she left me with the pieces how am I going to cope, hahaha,those bastards, the ones who killed her i will surely make them pay. " don't run I just wanna be friends" my boi resounded in the alley way " I just need to ask you one tinsiwinsy question where is max" I asked the dark haired man on the floor " I don't know please spare me" he begged, hahaha " spare you, when my mother begged did you listen, no you didn't so why should i spare a mongrel like you" i said as i plunged the dagger into his already injured leg, " I have kids please I beg you" I froze kids hahaha,how ironic did they ever consider whether my mother had kids " nope who gives a shit about your children" I said smiling

In a world ruled by gods and the corrupt Supreme Order, one warrior dares to defy the heavens. Born as a half-human, half-lion slave, Lion D. Helios knew only suffering—until he seized his own fate, stealing two legendary Apex Gems that granted him control over the Sun and Moon. Now, with his body reforged by divine power and his will unshaken, he embarks on a brutal journey of conquest, vengeance, and the ultimate goal: to kill God and to over throw the government know as The Supreme Order. But Helios' path is drenched in blood. From battling Blizzard Dragons in frozen wastelands to tearing apart angelic enforcers of the Supreme Order, his power grows—but so do his enemies. Alongside an unbreakable crew of warriors, including the honor-bound Bow, the master swordsman Prometheus, and the enigmatic pirate warlord Flimlight, Helios will challenge the universe itself. But power alone won’t be enough. Helios must learn control, push beyond his limits, and survive encounters with beings who could shatter planets with a thought. And when he faces the monstrous warriors Aloe Alpaca and Aloe Alpaca Jr., he will learn that even gods fear what lies beyond the stars. The war against the heavens begins. And the Lion is hungry.

With no memory and the only thing in his possession being a suit of armor he can't seem to take off, Archer must find out what is happening and who he really is.

it's a gripping tale of intrigue, sharp dialogue, and the irresistible pull of the unknown. Who will outsmart whom in this electrifying game of cat and mouse?

Em um mundo de magia existem humanos, elfos, formigas humanóides, lobos humanóides e um misto de todas os tais. Todas as raças se encontram em um único país dividido em quatro estados e por conta disso existem muitos conflitos gerados por meio de preconceitos. Em meio a esses conflitos, se destacou o das bruxas. O reino em conjunto decidiu que o meio que elas usavam para obter sua magia era inapropriado. Por conta disso as bruxas se revoltaram e acabaram iniciando uma guerra contra todo o país.

"Who do you think I am?" He whispered in her ear. "Fletcher... my.." "what? Your Romeo?" He chuckled. "No" He was surprised by her answer, "I'm Your juliet". She said with great courage. His eyes narrowed slightly. But the world is round and only one person can be on top. When a goofy girl falls for an ambitious dragon only to be hurt countless times... she grew brains and knew that the best revenge she could get was, aiming for his goals- Ruling the world. Thus became her motivation- revenge. She became the #1 woman in the world earning the alias, Juliet. "In the city's darkest alleys, a legendary crown has sparked a deadly game of cat and mouse. Two ruthless players, Juliet and Romeo, will stop at nothing to claim it. But what secrets lie behind Juliet's icy smile? Is she a pampered princess or a cunning predator? And what drives Romeo's relentless pursuit of power? Is he a brutal kingpin or a tragic hero? As they clash in a maelstrom of intrigue and deception, the stakes grow higher. Who will reign supreme? And what will be the true cost of their ambition? Is the world still big enough for love? when everyone wants to rule the world will feelings be considered? Dive into this heart-pumping thrill ride, where nothing is as it seems, and the truth is more shocking than fiction." Spoilers: She wasn't the overly bullied, weak and stupid FL you'd think. Ever watched the bad guys movie. That's how interesting things could get.

Another teen age drama of loosing one self and finding throughout the year just messing with emotions.

In the neon-lit streets of Night City, where corporations and gangs rule with iron fists, two women from opposing worlds find their paths intertwined in a dangerous game of power, loyalty, and love. two lover navigate their fraught relationship—one built on trust, betrayal, and mutual desire. In a city where loyalty is as fragile as the flickering lights that bathe its streets, Elsa and Isabela’s forbidden romance will test them both, pushing them to make choices that could alter the future of Night City itself.

In the bustling heart of Lagos, ambitious Amara meets Femi, a confident consultant who shakes up her professional world—and her guarded heart. As sparks fly between them, their connection deepens, but secrets from Femi's past threaten to tear them apart. Vibes and Feelings is a heartfelt story of love, trust, and finding connection amidst the chaos of city life.

In the realm of Luminalia, magic is the lifeblood of society. It powers factories, lights homes, moves carriages, and shields against the forces of evil. At the center of it all are mages, the ones who were born with the gift of wielding magic. Their powers are what shapes society, and their prestige is unmatched. For those who were born without the gift, the only way to rise above is through wealth or ingenuity. Tesric Lestair, a young and brilliant but unconventional inventor, has no magic to speak of. Yet, he has created something extraordinary: electricity, an energy that could rival the effects of magic without the need for a spellcaster. Meanwhile, Arden Solwyn, a young man from the bottom of society, has awakened a powerful and mysterious power within him and dreams of a better future. In order for Tesric to prove his invention’s worth and carve out a name for himself in a world ruled by magic and for Arden to discover the origin and extent of his power, as well as find a better life, they must attend Pinkrose Academy, one of the most prestigious magical institutions in the realm. Alongside a prodigal genius, a humble farmer, a mysterious shadow witch, a battle-hungry warrior, and a royal prince. They navigate the school’s arcane traditions, strange teaching methods, and a dark plot, one that could destroy the entire world of magic itself. Also on Tapas!

In an apocalyptic world where storms rage and ice cover the land, a young man lives somewhat peacefully in a shelter. Orphaned from a young age the community helped him grow up. As he felt condemned to stay in the shelter his entire life, some events may stir up some trouble he will have to resolve. On the other hand, two siblings face quite a different treatment as they struggle day after day in a dog-eat-dog life. How will they pull themselves out of their misery ? That’s what you’ll find out ! Disclaimer: I’m not writing this for money, just for fun. It’s my first time so I’ll do my best. All the ideas and scenarios come from me but, English being my second language, I do use AI a bit to help me make the text more readable. I hope you enjoy reading just as much as I do writing this !

The biggest rival in a relationship is someone from the past. So let him finish with his past first, before you enter his life But for Sean, Rhea will never be finished with her past. Rhea's love is only for her deceased boyfriend. Sean does not require Rhea to forget her past, what the guy wants is to see the girl he likes happy. For Rhea herself, falling in love is not something she can control. She cannot choose who she should fall in love with, because it is her heart that chooses. When her heart has chosen, Rhea will not be able to refuse it. "I will continue to wait for you. And I will not give up before you fall in love with me" - Arseandrio Rahendra

Mary Sun has a secret. Multiple secrets. Actually, she has none; people simply don't believe her. Or, alternatively: A myopic park ranger who is in charge of guarding the mouth of hell, a fatherly demon, and a down-on-his-luck charlatan, are one of the last remaining barriers between the world as we know it and its destruction. Shenanigans ensue.