Ugly Duckling Nails

A scoff left my lips before I could hold it in. "What did you just say?" I asked, my gaze moving from one Alpha to the next. "You want me to move in with you?" I questioned them to make sure I had heard correctly. "Yes." Thatcher took a step closer, but I took two steps back, creating more distance between us. "We want you," Logan declared, his eyes burning with intense need. "Yes," Julian joined in. "We will also protect you; we'll make sure no harm comes to you. Please give us a chance," they begged. Are they being serious? Is this some kind of joke? How dare they make such demands after the way they hurt and humiliated me in front of everyone? No, I won't listen to them; I won't fall for their tricks a second time. I will reject the mate bond between us and cut every connection that we might have. After making up my mind, I opened my mouth and started to recite the words I never imagined I would ever say. "I, Linnea of White Eagle Pack, reject you..." But I never got a chance to finish. My mind and body unexpectedly broke down, and I found myself collapsing. Before I could hit the ground, I felt a pair of strong arms—no, not just a pair, but three pairs—holding me, immediately preventing my fall. *** Prologue Because of Linnea's ugliness, nobody wanted to associate with her; her skin was wrinkled and dried up, making her look like a ninety-year-old dying grandmother. But was she really ugly? From the early age of seven, Linnea took an elixir meant to keep her from aging quickly, but instead, the elixir did the exact opposite of what it was meant for. It dried her up and made her appear quite ugly. When Linnea discovered the truth behind the elixir, she confronted her mother, who had given it to her. Her mother cried and asked her to continue taking the elixir, claiming, "That is the only way I can remain married to Beta Benjamin; you must not outshine his daughter. He'll kick us out if you anger his daughter." After learning the truth, Linnea became bitter, and her hatred for Beta Benjamin's daughter, Madison, grew. Linnea swallowed her anger and vowed to leave her mother once she turned eighteen. Her eighteenth birthday came, and Linnea prepared herself to leave the pack, but on her way out, she discovered the biggest shock of her life. Her fated mate was actually Madison's lover—one of the triplet Alphas. Linnea thought it would end there, but she experienced an even greater shock when she realized the remaining two triplets were also her mates. How could this be? How did she end up with three mates? What happened?! *** Hiii Chapters 1 - 26 are more like the backstory of the book. You'll get to know the character's personality while reading these chapters. Read my other book 'Fated To The Four Notorious Alpha Brothers' I'm a new author on Webnovel, kindly support my writing journey.

She was supposed to be a lady of the Marquis' mansion but became a farmer's daughter due to a mix-up at birth. After painstakingly growing up into a beautiful and graceful lady, nobody came to propose to her. Many said she was ugly and mentally challenged or a cursed child who brought misfortune to her parents. But her husband, whom she picked up along the way, was actually the future Prime Minister. The little monk she adopted on the mountain was one of the six Divine Generals. Even the old lady she rescued without much thought turned out to be the current Empress. A certain man said fiercely, "Dear, I'll deal with anyone who dares to bully you!" The Divine General said, "Sister, just tell me whichever territory of the six kingdoms you want. I'll conquer it for you!" The Empress said, "The Emperor bullied my darling? Just wait! I'll depose him right away!"

Disfigured since infancy by a lethal poison, Jasper is the young master of the wealthiest merchant in the kingdom. However, he lost everything to the scheming environment. With revenge in mind, he will strive to be as strong as possible and as wealthy as his late father. Eventually, he will try his best to build his kingdom. Along with his game-like system, he will discover a world he didn’t know existed. What to Expect: Weak to Strong MC: He’ll take the merchant path before truly beginning his martial art journey. RPG System: A game-like interface guides and aids his progression. Business & Schemes: Expect clever plots and economic maneuvering. Low-Key Start → High-Key Rise: The protagonist begins discreetly but eventually becomes a major force. Strong Subordinates: Allies matter—the world doesn’t revolve solely around the MC. However, betreyal is something to be wary of. Dangerous Villains: Intelligent, cunning antagonists who challenge the MC. Building kingdom: MC will build his own kingdom later on. World of Chaos: Monsters, dungeons, martial arts, and shifting power dynamics—kingdoms fall, sects rise, and the world evolves with each major event. Romance: No harem, probably (Still not certain but that's what I'm planing for the moment.)

“Let’s change the job’s contract.” “Sorry?” “Let’s switch it. From a work contract… to a marriage one.” Theo Kingsley doesn’t believe in soft edges. He’s spent years burying the version of himself that once felt too much, the kind and gentle side. His world is built on control, silence, and icy precision. Then comes Daisy Sinclair. The chaos. Former heiress. Newly broke. All pink, perfume, and polished nails. Once a pampered princess trying to piece her life together after her family’s downfall… a downfall Theo might’ve had something to do with. She shows up expecting a job. What she gets is a marriage contract. To Theo, marrying Daisy is a calculated move, a way to silence the side of himself he can’t afford to let out. To Daisy, it’s absolutely insane. But her credit cards are maxed, her options are few, and the Ice King is surprisingly… tolerable. Sometimes? Thrown into a world of cold suits and colder stares, Daisy's mission becomes simple: survive. But as sparks start flying and walls begin to crack, one thing becomes dangerously unclear: Is she melting the Ice King’s heart or just falling for a man who doesn’t know which version of himself is real?

Brian is a mercenary who takes on missions and contracts for the highest bidder. His attempt to perform an old favor ends up causing a host of problems across the galaxy, especially after this task reconnects him with an old colleague, but under unfavorable circumstances, only to end up on an adventure across the galaxy and planets. He finds himself caught between wars, dangerous women, dangerous creatures, and giant armies. The monotonous life of a mercenary ends. [Superpowers, strange aliens, also the beautiful and ugly, and strange planets, dangerous and peaceful, are all here.]

Demonic beings run rampant, and cultivators revere the bizarre as the Heavenly Dao. For an ordinary mortal to embark on the path of cultivation, they must gouge out their eyes, sever their limbs, and cut off their spiritual roots… Ren Qing, who transmigrated into this world, discovers that he can bypass the gruesome costs of cultivation thanks to a Divine Ability. [Blindless Method]: By devouring eyes, he cultivates to the peak, growing one hundred and six celestial eyes all over his body. [Poison Bone Art]: Soak one's skeleton in poisonous water for thirty-six days, then reimplant it into the body. At full mastery, no life can grow for a hundred li around him. [Book of the Dead]: Seal the Lao Gong, Yong Quan, Shen Men, and Yin Tang acupoints with iron nails and bury oneself underground for three years. Upon completion, one becomes ageless, undying, and indestructible. Alternative Titles: Weird Way of Immortality: I Can Avoid the Price TL note: This is a TL.

The era of Universal Lordship has come to this world, bringing many opportunities and challenges for humans. At the age of eighteen, each person can acquire territory and participate in the Lord's continent, which will determine whether they can move into a vast world or die in mediocrity. Thousands of years after the start of this era Neo looked up at the sky waiting for his opportunity, the opportunity to change his life and move toward a grander goal. All lords choose an easy route and select a race that already exists but he wished to go against the current, so even if it was looked down upon he created his own race bravely and swore to fight tooth and nail for success. This is the story of his journey as he walks step by step toward a grander future.

His name was 25. On Avalis, he was just one of many tasked with fulfilling missions for Earth’s people. This time, he was given a simple one—live as Zeno Han and have an ordinary life. Easy. Or so he thought. The moment he took over Zeno’s body, someone shoved a script into his hands. “You’ll be perfect for this role!” And just like that, he was on set. [Fame Meter: Unable to Measure. Off the charts.] Doctor? Check. Pilot? Check. Eunuch? …Regrettably, check. Every script forces him to relive past missions, and somehow, he’s nailing every performance. Now, the industry wants to make him a star, but can he still complete his mission? Or will fame—and the terrifying unknown of failure—be his final curtain call?

Hit by Truck-kun, a modern soul wakes as Ryota Kurosawa, Kuiki’s shunned, overweight outcast with a dark past. In a dystopian world ruled by cruel nobles, only the deadly Dungeon—packed with monsters and riches—offers a shot at power. With fists and grit, Ryota dives in, chasing redemption. Can he rise from “pig-face” to hero in a world that hates him?

Don’t have looks? Don’t have money? A complete nobody? Fear not! Because you’re definitely doing better than Dante! After reincarnating in a pathetic mine infested with goblins and a spider the size of a wagon, Dante discovers he has one thing no one else in this magical world does: shamelessness — and a lot of creativity! Armed with intelligence, strategy, an RPG system, and a kind of charisma anyone can fake, Dante is determined to level up, earn respect, and rule the world! Win at life and overcome every twist — even if the whole world thinks you’re the ugliest thing alive! ==================== This story is about a badass guy who ended up dying tragically and being reincarnated in a magical world to become a better person. This doesn't necessarily mean he'll become a better person. In fact, you'll see him use absurd strategies to gain fame and notoriety. The character has completely bizarre and even comical attitudes, but that doesn't mean he's stupid. Quite the opposite. In this story, you will find a harem — as the title suggests — lots of adventure and as the story develops, you'll see a kingdom system. The focus will be on the context within the world and on the people (worldbuilding). It's a story focused on a guy who wants to do well in life and HOW he's going to achieve that (even though he's ugly). The unique part of the story is that, technically, you can apply some of the lessons from the story yourself. Of course, keeping in mind that it's a fantasy. But nothing the protagonist did is impossible to apply (I'm living proof of that). That said, happy reading. ==================== [2-3 chapters per day]

The fat and stupid ugly girl Yang Ruoqing was ridiculed in the village and was forced to jump into the river by the man who had arranged a marriage with her. When she woke up again, her soul was replaced by a top agent. Facing a poor family, she led her family to work hard on the farm bit by bit and gradually became rich. While working hard on the farm, she healed her hidden injuries, got a better figure, and became a great beauty. The hunter in the mountains never left her side as she turned from ugly to beautiful, and spoiled her to no end. He was much better than the weak scholar. Unexpectedly, the hunter was not simple, and his identity was extraordinary.

"You have one shot- one moment—to rewrite your destiny. But if you miss, the world won't remember your name ever?" Timileyin "Timi" Sunday has one dream: to play in the NBA. But with just **five months** before he turns 22 and **three months**—his **last chance** to enter the draft—he’s never even had a single **minute** on the court to prove himself. Time is slipping away, doubts are creeping in, and every passing game feels like another nail in the coffin of his aspirations. **Will Coach Vance finally give him the chance he’s been begging for?** **Will the scouts ever notice him before it’s too late?** **And will Scott keep his word and help him break into the league—or was Timi’s NBA dream nothing more than a fool’s hope all along?** The clock is ticking. The stakes couldn’t be higher. _And this time failure is not an option. This is his last shot._

Jian rue gazed back at the ugly gray alien while stumbling and running. he clumsily tossed a stone at it "Fuck just leave me alone!!!" Suddenly a warm pair of hand grabbed his waist and tossed him over a study shoulder. "Xing yu!! let me down! you fucker!!! The said man chuckled and playfully smacked his butt. "Honey, I'm saving your life~" "I had it under control. Now, let me go!" Jian rue bit his shoulders hard until the sweet taste of blood filled his mouth. "Hiss.. baby, you're making me hard~" Jian rue froze. "W-why are you following me! why me.." Xing yu stopped running, and with a swing of his sword, the ugly tentacle alien was slayed. He gentnly pulled him down and hugged him close. Peering into his eyes, he smirked, "Because you are my betrothed,"

Through time travel, she transformed into an ugly commoner, her noble identity being compromised. After her death and resurrection, she disguised herself as a harmless little flower, carrying a space for refining medicine and secret techniques, and instantly killed all the beautiful men in the world. Let's see the common women turning over, fighting against stepmothers, stepping on legitimate sisters, collecting treasures, practicing sharp weapons, and all kinds of killings coming in one after another, subduing demons and eliminating evil spirits, recruiting a basket of beautiful men, and thriving in the alternate world. Stepping on the green cloud road, one person with a sword laughing in the flower room!

In a chilling realm ruled by a formidable entity known as the 'system,' 500 players are thrust into harrowing rounds of terror. Each round tests their wits and will to survive, as they navigate grotesque horrors that lurk at every corner. In this merciless environment, death only results in their vacant spot being filled by a new victim. One day, for the first time in history, a new player slot became available: 501. ---- The brilliant detective Amphi Dementyev is sipping coffee when he unexpectedly finds himself in a survival game as player 501. Each challenge demanded not just his sharp wit and deductive reasoning, but also an unwavering determination to ascend through the ranks of competitors if he ever hoped to escape the sinister entrapment of the system. Frustratingly, the top-ranked player appears to be constantly trailing him. Even worse, the residence he chose to stay in after the rounds—the cheapest mansion he could find—has strange tenants determined to make his life difficult. A cunning scammer who seems to relish in provoking him at every chance, a sinister demon that lurks in the shadows, reappearing relentlessly. A small figure who continuously shifts between different identities and genders. A troubled drug addict whose air of mystery suggests she possesses deeper secrets than she cares to share — And these are just a few. How will Amphi manage to survive and make an escape while safeguarding his two beloved ducklings—I MEAN--Comrades... Story is also posted on RoyalRoad.com, wattpad, inkett, AO3, etc.

Xue xi ,an ugly girl that is always bullied by everyone coz she's ugly and they believe she's a waste and a useless person on the other hand is her twin sister xue yi, who's beautiful, brilliant and pure buh she's a scheming witch who always schemes against xue xi There's also a famous beautiful girl who's mei xixi, at such young age she has achieved many things She's also d chief leader of d underworld buh she was schemes against by her best friend and was killed by her What happens when she found herself in d body of xue xi and aveng xue xi, she used her magical medical skills to turn xue xi face back to a beautiful face. Then she helped xue xi to get her revenge on those people that had bullied her. will she be able to get her revenge on her best friend who killed her?.....

In a world where children are chosen by the gods—blessed with divine affinity and talent from birth—those born without their favor are discarded, forgotten... or worse. Cyrus is one of the godless. Born with no divine affinity, no fate, and no future, he was thrown into the grim, inhumane bowels of the Red Arena from a young age. For three years, he’s survived by tooth and nail, fighting for the right to live for just one more day. The pit demands blood—and the only choice is to shed it! Forged in the depths of the 'Bloodpit', Cyrus struggles to hold on to his sanity. His story is not that of a hero. It's the tale of a young man trying to preserve what's left of his humanity in a broken, treacherous... godforsaken world.

Book 2 of the Rainbow Sisters Series Ophira Laurier is the second-born of the infamous Seven Sisters—a gold-medalist athlete, a quiet protector, and the steady force in a house that never stops moving. She's used to bruises and broken nails, to carrying weight without complaint. But no one warned her that love could ache worse than any sprain. Her secret? Ozaire Elrod. Captain of the boys' team. Sharp, composed, and maddeningly kind. He's the boy she’s been silently rooting for—heart skipping, eyes lingering, always from a distance. The crush she carried like a secret? Turns heavy, sharp-edged. Because she loved him quietly. And he doubted her loudly. Now, Ophira has to face what hurts more: the betrayal of strangers—or the silence of the one boy she never wanted to stop believing in. This isn’t just about a camera. Or revenge. It’s about heartbreak. Power. And a girl choosing herself first.

"And a little rabbit walks into the wolf's den foolishly- not aware the wolf will tear her apart viciously." --- Violet Blackwood grew up with a perfect life. Her father was the Alpha of the Blue Rise pack, the pack members loved her, and she had a mate who was devoted to her. However, when she finds herself pregnant after an unfortunate premeditated scheme, the beautiful web of lies and deception comes crashing down, revealing the ugliness within. Violet leaves the pack with vows to return for revenge and take back what was hers. Sylas Hale was a mysterious and powerful rogue. No pack dared to cross paths with him, steering clear of him. After losing his beloved mate to a tragedy, he turned to become someone indifferent to life. However, that one night had their paths entangled, and the connection between them went deeper than ordinary.

Once a calm way of life, filled with a beautiful love story and legit wealth, along the way twists into more action packed, still with deep love affection through, which takes place in different countries and cities around the globe. 'Ishtar' is an omega FL from a very humble/poor beginning who, at the age of 13 finds herself being raised by a wealthy family after her mother who works for the same family as a house maid encounters a terrible accident which leaves her in a home for the disabled. When Ishtar grows up, continous life challenges throw her out of her marriage with a new born baby, all the way to finding herself turn into a very dangerous but kind assassin _ a contact killer after she's left with amnesia and she couldn't remember how she got hurt. 'Bob Lee' is an alpha ML, the only child in this very wealthy family, who grows up into a very handsome young man, ladies' man, knowing nothing but a silver spoon in his mouth since childhood. Bob Lee, as the heir of his father's sweat, extravagantly wastes his family's fortune after discarding the only smart and wise woman, and here he finds himself with only one option to get himself back on his feet; to join dirty businesses. Nadia Brownie, a villain from the middle class, and a very beautiful eye catching young lady is a snake in her body, very ready _ so manupilative and capable of doing whatever it takes to make false appear like reality. With this character, Nadia Browne love bombs Bob Lee, switching his mind blind to the extent where he abandons his sweet marriage and marry her instead. Nadia Browne becomes more dangerous along the way after winning her way fully into Bob Lee's world. However, Nadia Browne is so lucky to have a best friend named Sonia. She is very ambitious when it comes to working, very easy with people, and a type of friend who will always challenge her with nothing but the truth whether Nadia likes it or not.

When House Vest suffers from a sick leader, Tex son of William the second (our sick king) is called upon this heavy duty. While his Father is figthing the battle of this ugly sickness, Tex faces massive changes on his world politically and starts to question if our universe is in danger.....

Forensic Doctor Zhou Ning will take you into a series of thrilling, stimulating, cruel, and perverse crime scenes! Seeking the truth of the facts, challenging the psychological threshold, exposing the ugliness of human nature. Conspiracy! Mysteries! Doubts! One after another, bizarre and eerie cases continue to unfold.

The moment the dart struck my back, I staggered. Heat flooded my limbs, then numbness__ like my body was sinking while still standing. I heard Seraphina scream my name, but her voice sounded far away, like she was underwater. The cave blurred__ shadows dancing, lights spinning. My legs gave out _ I crumbled beside nyra. My hands resting on her wings. Was this how it ended? I blinked, the figures closed in. Then __ a roar. It wasn't nyra, not even human. The air changed _ electric and sharp. Like a storm had entered the cave. Then came the sound _ swift and brutal. I saw shadows, one in front of me__ nails long, curvy, eyes pure gold. She just killed one man with her bare hand. A gunshot. Another. A shout cut short. A man screamed. Something crashed hard against the wall. I tried to lift my head __ but to no avail. A blue of black and silver swept past me. Like a shadow but with purpose. A familiar voice barked "why the hell is she here". Low. Cold. Unforgiving. Draven? I tried to speak _ but couldn't. My lips moved, but nothing came out. Darkness bled in from the edge of my vision. The last thing I saw was Draven kneeling beside me _ gloved hands, lifting me up gently. His eyes were now pure gold. Anger. Wildness. Protection. Then nothing, only darkness

What happens when the ugly duckling becomes the swan? Married into the Jenkins family Lizzy had been ridiculed constantly for being over weight and treated like dirt by her in laws. However when she finds out about her husband's affair she decides that she has had enough and she demands for a quick divorce. Devastated and heart broken Lizzy vows to never fall in love again But when a certain hot shot celebrity comes into her life, how would she be able to resist his charms

[Ugly-duckling Transformation, weak to strong] The destitute young miss of the Ling family was weak, had lowly qualifications, was ugly and frequently bullied. In the end, she was pushed into the freezing river by her so-called love rival. However, when she opened her eyes once again, her gaze was cold yet captivating! Everything had changed drastically! When her ugly looks faded, she became a peerless beauty. When she displayed her graceful bearing and talent, it was blinding and earth-shattering! I'm a foodie and I'm proud of it. I have a venomous tongue to infuriate people to death, but I won’t compensate with my life. All the handsome men would give their all just to make her smile, which provoked his desire to dominate and possess her. However, in the end, was it him who dominated her…

Yang Hao was a mortal with no hope of becoming a warrior. On top of that, he was betrayed by his personal guard and left in a dangerous forest to be devoured by beasts. However, he was fortunate to encounter two women—one fat and the other skinny. They offered to help him escape the forest and become stronger, but in exchange, he had to engage in dual cultivation with one of them. Yang Hao decided to accept their offer. His life mattered more, and he suspected these women were not ordinary but powerful. It also seemed they were hiding something from him.

The Vatu kingdom is about to be victorious after a 50 year war that scars it's people. Togu, a commander forged in conflict is framed, cast aside and betrayed. nailed between two warring countries that want her dead. Stuck between a rock and a hard place, she meets a stranger that will maybe change the tides.

She's Lyka Kristine Hoffman in her past life. Because of the explosion she transmigrated into a very fragile, delicate,weak little lady of the Zhao family. Everybody loves her. Everybody dotes on her. But the best life that she thought that will still be the best till the end will crumble. Hopes will shuttered. She thought that in this life she will lead a very beautiful life full of hope and happiness but fairy tales doesn't really exist in her case maybe in others but mine? Nuh uh. But she will take her revenge no matter what. She will ask their lives for the payment of their sins. She will be the judge, the ruler and be the manipulator of the scenes. She will make their lives miserable. They are just a chess pieces in her game, a pawn to be exact. "You played my life before but now is my turn" But what if she will discover that the things that she know is just the tip of the iceberg? Thousands of secrets will be unraveled, all the lies will be discovered. Her life is full of mystery. Her life is fall of ups and downs like a roller coaster but the best thing that happened to her is being with HIM. Being with the best man in the world that loves and dotes her really makes her think that God isn't that against her. Him ...the mysterious Second Young master Lu of the Capital. The mysterious head of the Lu family that even just a mention of his name makes you shivered and flinch. He's very scary, rumored to be ugly and old. But only Miss Zhao knows that the Old and Ugly Second Young Master Lu they are talking about is a very handsome and loving guy. Proof of his love is that she always wake up late every morning with aching body full of love bites and marks. THIS IS MY OWN STORY. The characters and events in this story are purely fictional. I made this story because of the influence of chinese novels I've read for the past years. But English is not my first Language so bear with it guys and this is not edited also. P.s: The book's cover doesn't belong to me.

# SPATIAL # FOOD # FIGUREHEAD # AGRICULTURE The only daughter of General Dingguo was lost the year she was born, and everyone thought she had very bad luck. Who would have thought that more than ten years later, they would find her? The young master and ladies of various families in the capital gossiped a lot about it, saying this young lady from the General’s house must be stupid, poor, ugly, and unwanted. Hearing this, the new champion sneered, “They call her stupid?” The richest man in Jiangnan mocked, “They call her poor?” The jade-face divine doctor scoffed, “They call her ugly?”The Imperial Army’s commander was puzzled. “They say she’s unwanted?”These men captivated all women everywhere, but when they saw that mountain girl, they were all smitten and had eyes for no other. The blood-stained, cold, and aloof prince held his sword and gave a chilling smile. “Who will you choose, my fiancee?”