Unfortunate Friends By Ruth Robinson

In ‘Lovers or Friends’ is a heartwarming tale of the power of religion to shape our lives; The inspiring tale encourages readers to reflect on their own relationship and the power of love and friendship to overcome life’s challenges. This book contains 51 chapters.

Evelyn Winslow was cursed with misfortune. Every dream shattered, every hope lost-until she gave up entirely. Her life ended in tragedy, leaving behind nothing but unanswered questions. Ian Sinclair never expected to wake up in a realm beyond life, face-to-face with an undeniable truth: Evelyn's fate was never set in stone. Now, he has a chance to go back-to rewrite the past. The same past where he once rejected her ten years ago. Thrown into a whirlwind of second chances, Ian must unravel the secrets of Evelyn's sorrow, face his own regrets, and fight against time itself. But can he truly change her fate? Or is he destined to lose her all over again?

The story starts in the busy city of Hong Kong, where Ruth Lee is leading a life of privilege, replete with all the luxuries and protection provided by her powerful Mafia family. She suspects something is wrong, but the truth comes crashing down when, after a family argument, Ruth wakes up to a house full of dead servants and her family nowhere to be found. Scared and desperate at first, Ruth finds, behind a hidden safe left by her father, an address in Seoul, South Korea; a credit card; and papers so she could travel. She finally settled in South Korea out of necessity in search of her answers. On landing, it is Frank Xia, a very-feared Mafia lord previously associated with the mafia family. Frank, owing to old debts to her father, agrees to help Ruth find her family-but only if she proves capable of surviving the brutal world of the Mafia. As Ruth trains with Frank and his crew, she learns about her secret Mafia lineage and all the power dynamics that come with it. It is a tough, grueling training that pushes her to her limits, but slowly, Ruth morphs from pampered princess into Mafia heiress. The complication in their mission would be the budding attraction between Ruth and Frank, and as their feelings for each other deepen, so does their determination to find her family-and to unmask the formidable foes against them. On her way, Ruth faces betrayal, dark secrets, and surprising alliances. Now she's supposed to learn her way with a world she never understood, and the dark legacy of her family. Tension between her and Frank heightens while running life-threatening missions, and a passionate romance blooms in the midst of chaos. But the road to the future is filled with perils, as Ruth's uncle, a powerful Mafia baron with a deep-seated grudge against her family, seeks to destroy everything they've built.

"HERO" They are worshipped, celebrated, and hailed as humanity’s greatest defenders. But behind the cheers and applause, heroes are expected to be flawless—always sacrificing, always fighting. In Auronia, one of the three greatest kingdoms on Earth, heroes are more than just protectors; they are the pride of the nation. With nine advanced states, cutting-edge technology, and a structured Hero System, Auronia ensures order and security through its ranked defenders: ELITE (S-Class) – The pinnacle of power. Legends like Solarion and Blackjack stand here, shaping history. MEDIUM CLASS (A, B, C-Class) – Strong, reliable, but just another name on the list. LOW CLASS (D, E, F-Class) – Heroes who barely make a difference. SPECIAL PLACE – Not that special, honestly... A.K.A Sidekick. Yeah, you heard that right. Sidekicks. The ones assigned to assist heroes, take notes, handle logistics, and—if they're lucky—get some cool perks along the way. The selection process is brutal. Only 2 out of 10,000 applicants make it. And me? I’m Leo Maddox. The third person to pass. Sounds impressive? Think again. Sure, working under Solarion, the No.1 Hero of Auronia, has its advantages—free meals, VIP treatment, and never worrying about bus fare. But none of that mattered when I got rejected by my crush. Yeah. Rejected. Just because I’m a sidekick. I mean, come on! I work with the No.1 Hero! But no, apparently, that’s not good enough. Just when I thought my life couldn’t get worse, some nosy agents from A.X.I.O.M., the nation’s secret intelligence agency, started pestering me. Seniors, officials, and even former heroes kept coming to me for help. It was exhausting. I just wanted to keep working with Solarion and live my life in peace. But then... things got weird. I found a picture of someone who looks exactly like me—inside Solarion’s personal files. Who the hell is he? Why does he have my face? And as I dug deeper into the truth, I realized something terrifying. Auronia, the nation of heroes—the beacon of justice and progress—is hiding a darkness far worse than anyone could imagine.

The Threads of Fate weaves a chilling tapestry of lives marked by tragedy and inevitable doom. Each chapter follows a different character—ordinary people, all unaware of the darkness lurking in their futures. From a young woman with dreams of love to an ambitious man chasing success, each individual’s fate is sealed by an invisible force, pulling them toward a grim and irreversible end. As their stories unfold, subtle connections between the characters emerge, revealing that the threads of fate are not as random as they seem. In this haunting exploration of destiny, no one escapes the inevitable, and every choice leads them closer to their grim fate.

Ruby: Reborn as 14-year-old girl, wakes up to see that all she knew has changed; and not for the good. No one recognizes her, or what the Upfront has done to protect them. The remaining few Kids that are alive are treated worse than animals. As for the people, she meets the Heartchilds, who are willing to take her in, but as her memories flood back, she says to herself that she is not going to waste this second life she has been giving. On a track to clear up her past and make new friends along the way, she will learn what true trust is, and how far people are willing to go for something they themselves don't even know where it ends. Will Rubys newfound friends be the break she needs, or will they just hold her back from her true purpose?

Arthur Edogawa didn't know which higher being he offended in his past life to make his current life so miserable. He spent the first two decades of his life as an orphan, homeless, and having to survive in the darkest street in New York, not something he would wish even for his worst enemy. Still, he had one unique ability that helped him get through all the challenges he faced, and with inspiration that he got from the second-hand mystery novels he read, he was determined to be a private detective to have a better life. However, it seemed fate was unhappy with that. Just when he started gaining a reputation as a good detective and his life looked a bit better, everything changed. He suddenly got transported into a completely different world, one with magic running rampant. Unfortunately, that wasn't even the worst-case scenario for the detective. 'All the main protagonists in the story got isekai-ed in a stable environment, so how in the hell did I end up in the middle of a nasty conflict between two warrior tribes?!'

Alyssa and Jake have been inseparable since childhood, their bond unshakable and their memories countless. But as high school begins, life grows more complicated, and the once simple lines of friendship blur. Between new faces, unexpected challenges, and the weight of unspoken feelings, the cogs of fate begin to turn. Will Alyssa and Jake remain the steadfast friends they’ve always been, or is their story destined to become something more? Dive into a tale of humor, heart, and the rollercoaster ride of growing up—where every moment might just change everything.

Ten years ago, twenty-six prodigious heroes were summoned from another world to defeat the Demon Lord, a battle they won, cementing their status as legends. However, their victory came at a cost-Elianor, one of their own, was mysteriously murdered. Distrust and grief tore them apart, and the once-united group disbanded, each hero walking a separate path, leaving the past buried. Now, a decade later, a dark prophecy looms once again. The world calls for its heroes, but they are no longer the same. Shin Hiiro, an average mage and former companion, is sent to reunite the fractured group. As he tracks down each hero, he finds that time and tragedy have changed them-some have embraced power, others have vanished into obscurity, and a few harbor dangerous secrets. With every hero he encounters, Shin begins to unravel the truth behind Elianor's murder. Old friendships are tested, and loyalties blur as Shin realizes that the heroes who once saved the world might now be its greatest threat.

I was Lady Valentina Avington, the beautiful, wicked, and narcissistic villainess of a novel. When I recalled memories of my past life, I decided I wanted everything the heroine had. Using my knowledge of the future, I became a fake saint, the successor to my house, the future queen, and won over the male leads. When the novel began, all I had to do was dispose of the female lead. Yet nothing was as it seemed, and before I knew it, my perfect facade fell to pieces. “You’re not who I thought you were.” “I despise you, Sister.” “It’s revolting to even look at you.” Call it ambition or greed, I would get what I wanted, by any means necessary. No matter the cost, I would definitely win. No need to like me, I have no excuses. Will you be cheering for my downfall, like the rest of them? *** Updates weekly. Discord server: https://discord.gg/WfQAjG3JQx

"JUST LIKE THE MOON, YOU CAN SHINE ALONE" [Author, I’m coming for you!] [You are such a cruel author, I want to give her a happy life] [I’m gonna burn your house, author…fufufu’] [This is so sad, please make the female lead happy’] [Omoo,I’m crying now, uwaah~] Instead of giving sympathy to her readers, littleyoonie curled on her stomach and laughed her heart out. “O-Oh my gosh! I can’t take it. They’re all crying..” Littleyoonie is a sadistic author who likes to write tragic and sad novels. For her, a happy ending is not an option. *** ‘HOWEVER, KARMA IS A BITCH’ She thought she already experienced the bitterness of life until she fell into a sinkhole and died. As soon as she opened her eyes, she found herself in the body of the female lead. “Lady Athasia? Are you okay?” She tilted her head. ‘Athasia?’ that name sounds very familiar to her. ‘NOOO!!!!!’ she screamed in her thoughts. Littleyoonie, the author herself, will experience the tragic and sad novel she wrote. “I will not let myself experience all of that bullshits!” She decided that she’ll going to do the character development she wanted before she died. What if things run out of her control and everything turns chaotic? Eyooo!!! Your author Yohan here!! Aiyaa~ here we go! A new novel! I'm asking for all of your supports, please vote this novel and help me unfold the ending we all want! Yey! Don't forget to add this to your library. Cover not mine

After getting her heart broken by her boyfriend who cheated on her with her best friend, Camille decides to shut her heart and never trust men again. To distract herself from the heartbreak, she goes to a club with her friend. All she needs is someone who will only distract her from everything.Niklaus McDonalds is just the perfect person she needs. Though his personality is nothing to write home about but he's sexy, incredibly handsome and a renowned player who is known to never sleep with the same girl twice. He has never been involved in a relationship and never planned to either. Niklaus has slept with so women in his life and he doesn't expect Camille to be anything more than a hookup but what could happen when they meet again and he has to play as her fake boyfriend?

On a particular day, an application was installed on Sunwoo’s phone. Sunwoo finds out about female BJ streamers’ hidden secrets using the app. He then uses those secrets to get closer to the girls…

Damien Cavendish is a 30 year old average businessman who got married to a woman through an arranged marriage. Though they weren't in love, his wife's cheating scandal came as a shock to him and out of all people to cheat on him with, she used his relative. From that day, he saw people are betrayers and never showed a smile again until Reaia stormed into his life. Reaia Evans is a 25 year old fashion designer with a life long dream of being able to move lives through the clothes she makes. She is a hopeless romantic with a hint of realistic fantasy. After sighting Damien for the first time, she was very much attracted to him like every other girl would. Damien ignores her like he does everyone, but is taken aback by her straightforwardness to get closer to him. He initially sees her as a pest but unknowingly, she breaks the wall around his heart, block by block, until he is utterly and hopelessly head over heels in love with her. Everything is moving smoothly from then on out until His ex-wife comes back into the picture, pregnant and with a paternity test, trying to win him back despite her ongoing involvement with his relative. Will he continue with his newfound love or will he try with his ex-wife for the sake of the child?

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Jen’s world is one of promises and pressure—both self-imposed and forced upon her. When a math test goes terribly wrong, she fears the wrath of Adele, her former friend-turned-bully, who holds her to a reckless promise: fail, and Jen must buy Adele’s lunch every day. With no way out and her pride on the line, Jen’s stress mounts, even as her loyal friends try to help her break free from Adele’s grip. But standing up to a queen of manipulation isn’t easy, and as tensions rise in the cafeteria, a battle of words turns into a public spectacle. With everyone watching, Jen must decide—will she submit to Adele’s control, or will she finally fight back? Friends and Foes is a gripping story of friendship, rivalry, and the power of standing up for yourself when the odds are against you.

After being hit by a car, Kian wakes up in an unfamiliar place, surrounded by a crowd of strangers. For some reason, they're still alive, and no one knows how. Afterwards, they found out that they've been taken here to participate in a mysterious program they know nothing about. Later, they learned about the creator who brought them alive, but in return, they must follow the rules of the program and participate, or else they'll die. Desperation sets in as each stage becomes harder, and survival seems even more impossible. Thankfully, the second-ranked participant in the program offers him a deal. To date him, and in exchange, he'll survive each stages.  #slowburn #gore #infiniteflow #mystery #otherentities Disclaimer: All rights to the artwork used in this novel's cover shall belong to it's original artist. No copyright infringement is intended. Furthermore, everything in this novel is purely fictional. Any resemblance to actual people, events, or places are entirely coincidental and serves mainly to further move the plot. Come for the romance but stay for the plot. ;)

Loneliness was all Don Walker had ever known—until he met Adrian. Charismatic, understanding, and fiercely loyal, Adrian quickly became the friend Don never thought he’d have. But Adrian isn’t like other friends. He doesn’t eat. He doesn’t sleep. And sometimes, he knows things no one else should. What begins as a perfect friendship soon turns sinister. Those who cross Don mysteriously disappear. Shadows move when no one is watching. And the whispers in the dark grow louder every night. As Don delves deeper into Adrian’s true nature, he discovers a horrifying secret: Adrian is not human, and their friendship comes at a price. With every connection Don forges, the world around him unravels, and the line between good and evil blurs. Can Don escape Adrian’s grasp, or will he lose his soul to the one friend who promised to stay by his side forever? In An Evil Friend, trust is a double-edged sword, and friendship may be the deadliest bond of all.

Alvi is trying to escape from his past, so he leaves his old house. His close friend wants to kill him, but he is not aware of it. He finds a new friend in his new journey, but he doesn't know it's a mirror trap.

Synopsis of "My Friends Are Gods" Han Li was an ordinary young man from Earth, plagued by bad luck and endless struggles to secure a stable job. Despite his hardships, he remained unaware of his innate talent: a remarkable gift for cooking. His mundane life came to an abrupt end in a tragic accident, only for him to wake up in a mystical cultivation world, reincarnated by three divine beings. These gods, who reveal themselves as Han Li's mysterious benefactors, grant him a second chance to uncover his hidden potential and reshape his destiny. As he navigates this new world, filled with magical beasts, powerful cultivators, and breathtaking landscapes, Han Li discovers that his culinary skills are not only extraordinary but also possess the power to influence those around him—gods included. Tasked with cooking meals for these celestial beings while learning to survive in a world governed by strength, Han Li embarks on a journey of self-discovery. Along the way, he encounters friends, rivals, and challenges that test his resolve. Each dish he creates becomes a step toward mastering his unique gift, proving that even in a realm of power and combat.

[Explicit Content Warning] Yuri Harem. Got your attention no? Every ‘arc’ will start with an ‘intimate’ scene followed by Beatrice telling them a story, an anecdote from her life. It is a habit she has developed and her method of aftercare: The Intimacy and Anecdotes of the Chaotic Good Beatrice “The Siren” - The greatest musician the world has ever seen. Famous for her ‘voice’, a clear and hauntingly beautiful melody that she brings out of her instruments and singing. “The White Witch” - The greatest fighter the world has ever seen. Famous for her bestial instincts and perfect control over her body. To this day, no one has ever seen her hit. Beautiful white hair more delicate than fresh snow. Enchanting red eyes that can light the flames of love in all who peer into them. Capricious like a cat, she is both benevolent and vindictive. Despite her many flaws, you can’t help but approach this thorny flower that runs the underworld of her city. Take a peek into the exciting life of Beatrice. [This reads a bit like a fever dream. This is a collection of short stories I’m writing about Beatrice from “The Harem of Lotuses” when she was still on Earth. If “The Harem of Lotuses” is something I’m writing when I’m taking myself seriously, then this would be the opposite of that.] PLEASE GO CHECK OUT MY OTHER NOVEL: THE HAREM OF LOTUSES _______________________________________________________________ Disclaimer: The image is not mine. If you need me to take it down, please tell me!

--- The Novel "The Evil Friend" Translated - Comedy - Action - Fantasy - "Each of us fights their own battle in life." What if it all turned out to be just a shallow philosophy with no real substance?! What if you were thrown into the world of your favorite novel and were asked to engage in battles for survival?! Welcome to the world of "Deconel Hayes," where a massive war breaks out between humanity and the Phyllis. Give it your all to survive. "Damn it! How can they ask me to join a war 7 years after it started when most of the survivors barely managed to live on this planet?! They want me to enter and die right away?!" Rylan screamed in disbelief... Hmmm... Or should we say, the lowlife Casper...? ---

Jack,John,Rose and Jasmine went for a beach picnic where they find an old castle and decide to explore it which leads to many twists in their journey , including losing one of the friends.