Seven Rules For Breaking Hearts

A story of a writer who finds love in the most unexpected way. A story about breaking free from the walls she had built around herself.

Thea fell in love with Ryder who is her childhood best friend.She kept her feelings hidden.A deceitful third party involvement manipulated Ryder into believing that she had broken his trust. Thea's voice trembled as she grasped Ryder's hand. "Ry...Ryder, please listen." she begged, her eyes pleading for his attention. Ryder jerked his hand free from Thea's grasp, his expression hardening into ice. "I don't want to hear anything from you.You're no one to me from now on." "You are going to believe her?"her eyes welled up with tears. "I don't want to believe you.." Ryder spat, his eyes flashing with anger. "From now on, don't dare show your face to me." With those cutting words, he turned and walked away,leaving Thea shattered, her body racked with sobs as she collapsed to the ground. Years passed Thea returned to the city working as a waitress to support her life. But fate delivered a cruel blow when Ryder and his fiancee walked into the restaurant. "Didn't I say you better stay away from us?How dare you appear in front of us?" Thea's voice trembled as she spoke, her heart heavy with emotion. "Ry...Mr. Thompson," she corrected herself, her eyes locking onto his, "I never thought our paths would cross again, especially not here." "I made it clear previously that I never wanted to see you again.." he said, each word cutting through Thea like a knife, reopening old wounds and slicing through her fragile heart. Thea's eyes welled up with tears as she gazed into Ryder's, "I didn't mean to hurt you, Ryder..." she implored, her gaze clinging to his, desperate for him to see the sincerity in her eyes and believe her words. He scoffed,"Hurt?I hate you for what you did to her.How can you hurt my woman?" Thea looked at his eyes to find the glimmer of the boy she once knew.But that boy was gone replaced by a man consumed by rage and hatred for her. She knew she lost him forever.Tears pricked at the corner of her eyes. Will Thea and Ryder ever find their way back to each other, or is their love lost forever, a casualty of misunderstandings and hurtful words? Will they be able to overcome the lies and betrayal that tore them apart, or will their hearts remain forever fractured? ---------- This Novel is not translated but an original work written by author Audenzia_16.

Stuck in a seemingly endless cycle of rebirth Alex, a modern thief, tries to find his way out. Xianxian-ish style (more or less) cultivation novel. A birthday gift to my dear brother Tom.

Julie Thompson just moved into the suburban town to live with her aunt's family and hopes to not have or make any friends at all because she disliked people but maybe liking just one won't hurt. She falls for Uche, her cousin brother's best friend, without even knowing. Follow Julie through her first attempt at love. ... I watched him as he stood there, leaning on the bridge's railing and eating ice cream. The breeze wasn't disturbing his hair today because he had parked it all backwards, he looked cute, I smiled drawing in some breath, satisfied with how today was going. "What?" I heard him ask taking me off my thoughts. "Huh?" "You were smiling." "Oh. I was...." "Can I kiss you?" He asked looking at my lips. "Here?" I asked now, my heart beating hard against my chest, our first kiss could happen now. "Yeah?" He nodded, I could see his Adam's apple go up and down as he swallowed, I bit my lips, nervously. I smiled approvingly, almost getting up from the bench where I sat. "No sit." He said coming closer to sit next to me. The bench was quite small so we were so close to each other. He leaned in and I could smell him more the closer he got to my face. His lips were now inches away from mine and the moment they touched I closed my eyes, I didn't know why but I did. He didn't put his tongue in my mouth, it was as simple as it could get, just a warm kiss and I as glad he didn't. When he lips left mine, I opened my eyes licking my lips. He was smiling, I hadn't yet told him how much I loved his smile. "You lied." I told him. "About what?" He stopped smiling. "You said you were a bad kisser." He laughed now with his teeth showing, those beautiful set. Read more... #genka3na

Having had the ability to see ghosts for as long as she can remember, Katherine is thrown into a world of mystery, horror, and temptation when a series of macabre murders occur in her small town in England. The truth behind the trail of death and the nature of her own abilities shakes this girl's world as she tries to learn more about the supernatural side of the world, the strange alliances that exist within it, and perhaps find love along the way.

From the graves of an ancient civilization a mysterious figure emerged, and after a short bit of calibration, started heading in one direction going through everything in its way. This story focuses on collecting artifacts from a long lost civilization for a seemingly noble cause, the main characters: Luna and Zeck journey through a multitude of widely different and unique countries each with their own set of rules and enforcers of these rules. Set sail and explore the New World!

En un mundo destruido por la mano de los dioses, donde los humanos son meras piezas de ajedrez en un juego cósmico, Kael es un hombre que desafía su destino. Tras ser retornado al pasado, su memoria intacta de los horrores futuros, Kael descubre el "Sistema de la Rebelión", una fuerza que lo conecta con el poder de aquellos que se han rebelado contra los dioses. Con una marca ardiente en su muñeca y cicatrices de batallas perdidas, su lucha por la supervivencia lo llevará a enfrentarse a monstruos, aliados inesperados, y, finalmente, a los mismos dioses que han despojado a la humanidad de su libertad. ¿Podrá Kael cambiar el curso del futuro y romper las cadenas que atan a su mundo? La rebelión comienza, y el juego de los dioses está a punto de cambiar para siempre.

Awan yang menakutkan berarak melintasi langit di atas kota. Tiga tahun lalu, sebagai akibat dari kesalahan penilaian Panglima Tertinggi Jiang Ting selama operasi antinarkoba di Gongzhou, serangkaian ledakan terjadi di tempat kejadian dan menyebabkan Divisi Narkotika menderita banyak korban. Kini, tiga tahun kemudian, Jiang Ting, yang daging dan tulangnya seharusnya sudah musnah setelah meninggal saat bertugas, justru secara ajaib terbangun dari kondisi vegetatif. Jiwa kepahlawanannya tidak bisa tenang – ia harus kembali ke dunia fana dari kedalaman neraka dan mengerahkan segenap tenaganya untuk mengungkap kebenaran yang berdarah dan tak terbayangkan ini.

Esmeralda "Esme" Moreau never imagined her life would lead to a secret arrangement with Alexander "Alex" Vale, the enigmatic billionaire. Desperate to save her family from ruin caused by her stepmother’s reckless spending, Esmeralda became Alex’s "kept woman," sacrificing her freedom for her family’s survival. Yet behind the power imbalance, she found herself falling for the man beneath the facade. But whispers of Alex’s first love returning convinced Esmeralda she was only a replacement. Heartbroken and determined to protect herself, she vanished without a trace, hiding the fact that she was carrying his child. Three years later, Esmeralda is a thriving tech entrepreneur, fiercely independent and raising her son, Luca Moreau-Vale, on her own terms. But her carefully rebuilt life comes crashing down when Alex spots her at a gala. Now more ruthless and determined than ever, Alex confronts Esmeralda, his fury ignited by her disappearance and his shock intensified by Luca’s uncanny resemblance to him. As Alex fights to reclaim the family he didn’t know he had, old wounds and new betrayals surface. Esmeralda must navigate the scars of her abusive past, from her manipulative stepmother to her scheming stepsister, while grappling with her unresolved feelings for Alex. Meanwhile, Alex is determined to prove that Esmeralda was never second-best, even as jealous rivals and dangerous secrets threaten to tear them apart again. In this tale of passion, redemption, and second chances, can two hearts bound by secrets find their way back to one another?

Five years after their bitter breakup and the bankruptcy of their shared publishing dream, literary agent Maya Chen and audio producer Marcus Taylor are forced to confront their past when a high-stakes book project brings them together. Maya needs the perfect producer for her client's memoir to secure her position as the youngest junior partner at Preston & Associates. Marcus's award-winning Soundcraft Studios could be exactly what she needs – if only she can keep their complicated history from interfering with business. But working together proves more challenging than either expected. As they guide author Elena Reyes through recording her family's story of food, culture, and resilience, Maya and Marcus find themselves facing echoes of their own narrative. Each recording session peels back layers of professional polish to reveal wounds that never properly healed. The intimate nature of audio production forces them into close quarters, where old chemistry crackles beneath new boundaries. When rival agent Peter Walsh threatens to poach their star author, Maya and Marcus must decide if they can trust each other enough to fight for more than just this project. A power outage during a crucial recording session leaves them literally in the dark, forcing conversations they've avoided for years. As they help Elena capture the authentic voice of her family's story, they begin to rediscover their own voices – and the possibility that some love stories deserve a second take. With their careers and hearts on the line, Maya and Marcus learn that sometimes the most powerful stories are the ones that break all the rules. Like a skilled audio engineer finding the perfect mix, they must balance past and present, pride and vulnerability, ambition and love to create something entirely new from the pieces of their broken dreams. "Remastered Hearts" is a story about second chances, creative passion, and the courage to risk everything for a love worth repeating – this time with better production value.

It is the start of a worldwide bio-ethnical genocide, where the endangered species and the ethnicities is formed to preserve peace, please proceed reading with caution.

Di dunia tempat kemampuan magis menentukan takdir seseorang, Brenn Aelyz, seorang Penyihir Penyembuh berusia 18 tahun, mendapati dirinya terpinggirkan di akademi sihir yang berpusat pada kekuatan ksatria sihir berpedang. Bakatnya yang unik dalam penyembuhan, meski tak ternilai, dianggap oleh banyak orang sebagai sesuatu yang lemah atau tidak layak dalam masyarakat yang menghargai kecakapan tempur di atas segalanya. Meskipun menghadapi cemoohan, Brenn tetap teguh, didorong oleh keyakinan yang tak tergoyahkan akan pentingnya bakatnya dan keinginan untuk membuktikan nilainya. Hidupnya berubah drastis saat wabah misterius yang tampaknya tak dapat diobati menyerang wilayah itu, mengancam akan menghancurkan kerajaan. Saat wabah menyebar, kepanikan mencengkeram akademi dan wilayah sekitarnya. Para pendekar pedang magis, dengan kemampuan tempur mereka yang mengesankan, tidak berdaya melawan musuh yang tak terlihat ini. Brenn, yang dibayangi dan sering diabaikan, melangkah menjadi sorotan sebagai harapan terakhir kerajaan. Empati dan dedikasinya yang intrinsik untuk menguasai seni penyembuhan menjadi penting saat ia tanpa lelah merawat yang menderita. Namun, usahanya sendiri tidak cukup untuk membendung gelombang penyakit tersebut. Brenn menyadari bahwa untuk menyelamatkan kerajaan, ia harus mengungkap asal muasal kekuatannya yang mistis, sebuah tugas yang mengharuskannya menggali teks-teks kuno dan pengetahuan yang terlupakan.

Intrigued by the possibility of quick earnings, Jay Garrick, a 23-year-old graduate student, impulsively accepts a dubious job offer. However, this decision takes a harrowing turn when he is abducted and transported to an undisclosed facility. Unveiling the nature of the task, he realizes he's bound to infiltrate a stranger's consciousness and extract concealed information—an irreversible commitment. Within the enigmatic realm of another person's mind, Jay encounters a mysterious entity named X, the gatekeeper of sought-after knowledge. Despite repeated attempts to extract the information, he fails, plunging into a desperate quest for escape from this mental labyrinth. To break free, he's forced to engage in a series of challenges and games orchestrated by X, revealing a fantastical world teeming with dragons, magic, cities, and spaceships—transcending genres. As the stakes escalate, Jay grapples with unraveling the enigma that binds him to this alternate reality. Hidden within the recesses of his mind lies a profound mystery, intricately linked to his past and present. Determined to escape the clutches of his own psyche, Jay must decipher the underlying reasons for this surreal ordeal, ultimately striving to expose the truth that holds the key to his liberation. The question remains: Will he triumph in extracting the vital information and conquer the illusions within, or will he be ensnared forever in this kaleidoscopic maze of the mind?

Ginah, a beautiful and intelligent new student, becomes an instant target for bullying by her jealous classmates. But when things get out of hand, senior Miya intervenes, sparking an unexpected friendship. As she navigates the treacherous halls of high school, Ginah finds an unlikely ally in Miya, a brave and compassionate senior who stands up for her against all odds.

The Meeting of Kiara and Miah 
Kiara and Miah’s first encounter is surreal—they are doppelgängers from entirely different worlds. Kiara, a privileged heiress, and Miah, a resourceful former detective’s apprentice, quickly form a bond. Miah senses hidden darkness within Kiara’s family, especially concerning her enigmatic half-brother, Vrix. The Life Swap 
To uncover secrets about her family, Kiara proposes a life swap. Miah will impersonate Kiara to investigate the Zhi mansion, while Kiara takes Miah’s place, tasting freedom from her gilded cage. The plan excites and unsettles them as they step into each other’s lives. Miah and Vrix: Love in Disguise 
As Miah lives as Kiara, she unravels Vrix’s complexities. Vrix, noticing “Kiara’s” warmth, starts to doubt her real identity. As he discovered the truth, Miah’s also has uncovered Vrix’ biggest secret, about his rare disease in which he only had 6 months to live. Beneath his aloof, bitter exterior lies deep pain and vulnerability, which Miah finds deeply moving, making her fall in love not regarding their hidden mission. Kiara and Tobias: A Chance Encounter 
While living as Miah, Kiara meets Tobias Fuente, a blind man her father once tried to match her with. Mistaking Kiara for Miah, Tobias is drawn to her resilience. Kiara, in turn, is captivated by Tobias’s strength and clarity despite his challenges. Their connection grows, though it is built on mistaken identities.

Cursed and exiled, Alvin Slaughter has walked the earth for centuries as a hybrid—half-vampire, half-werewolf-haunted by shadows of a love he can no longer remember. Once human, his transformation into an immortal predator was meant to save his life, but it became a punishment when a powerful witch cursed him for crimes he didn’t commit. The curse wiped away all memories of his beloved Rashida, leaving just a gap in his heart and an unquenchable yearning for redemption. Fast forward to 2020, Alvin is now a reclusive, yet ruthless billionaire feared by his employees. But his frigid existence begins to crumble the moment Selena Grey walks into his office. Selena is a young woman overwhelmed by the weight of her mother’s illness and her family’s hardships. Her dreams are filled with visions of a strange man and a love that seems enticing and devastating. Unknown to her, she is the reincarnation of Rashida and the key to Alvin’s salvation. As Selena becomes Alvin’s assistant, their worlds cross in ways neither of them can fathom. Alvin is mysteriously pulled to her, even as he stays charmed by a masked singer at a local bar whose eerie voice stirs memories he cannot fathom. Selena, on the other hand, is captivated by her enigmatic and turbulent boss, despite his nasty exterior, feeling an unshakable connection to him. But when a full moon activates Selena’s dormant werewolf curse, long-buried secrets begin to surface. Alvin realizes that the woman that he has been crushing on at a local bar is not merely his assistant but also a powerful witch and a werewolf. As Selena grapples with her newfound identity and skills, she learns of the ancient relationship she shares with Alvin—and the heartbreaking betrayal that tore them apart centuries ago.

Dear all, Thank you for the support you gave this book. But I'm REWRITING this entire story to suit a bit more mature audience. The story is almost the same, but the premise is a bit more mature. Hence, I don't want to mix it with this book that was my innocent adventure here. Please find the new book under the title, "Threads of Crimson and Gold". I feel the current title doesn't do justice to the story line. Thank you once again!

Breaking the Precept is a Chinese web novel by Qiao Jia Xiao Qiao, blending elements of cultivation and fantasy. The story follows the protagonist, who embarks on a rigorous spiritual journey in pursuit of higher cultivation. As the protagonist faces a series of challenges, both external and internal, they are forced to confront the conflicts between their personal desires, spiritual growth, and the complex moral codes of their world. The central theme of the novel revolves around the concept of "breaking the precept", which represents the protagonist's struggle to reconcile their individual path with the restrictive religious or moral laws governing their cultivation sect. This concept not only explores the consequences of breaking societal or spiritual rules but also delves into deeper philosophical questions about the nature of freedom, destiny, and self-realization. The novel intricately combines intense action sequences with philosophical and ethical dilemmas, offering a compelling narrative for readers interested in the tension between spiritual discipline and personal autonomy. With its richly developed world-building, complex characters, and a story that examines the boundaries between right and wrong, Breaking the Precept has gained a strong following, particularly among fans of the cultivation and fantasy genres.

In the dark side of A'en Esari, a world tidally locked to its sun, treachery is the coin of the realm. After the withering wars, the emperor undying has proclaimed his dominions, the one true empire, and rules in Khandor alongside his ephors. Yvain the younger, landless knight of the realm, awakens after a long slumber to discover that his spawn is dead. Consumed by regret, he sets off in vengeance. When he and Dyani meet in a ball at Ona Serin and submit to a night of pleasure, they soon uncover that the other is tied to the secrets they are after. Sired and raised in the Mortal Pavilion, Dyani serves as scholar and scribe, and spends her days cataloging the events that others will come to call history. Chancing upon a blood vial hidden in a rare book, she becomes privy to a secret that will not only make her an enemy of the realm but will have the most powerful vampires baying for her blood. Esvele Solarin, third princess of the Solarin kingdom of the light realm, is sent to the other side of the continent in place of her sister as a tribute to the emperor. Unsure of her purpose and trying to make a home among bloodsucking strangers, she finds a friend in Isran, a vampire whose charismatic guise blinds her to the evil underneath. As she falls deeper into his web, she realizes that there are worse things than vampires in the dark realm. In a world rife with conspiracies, terrors, and vampires that will exceed any limit to keep their power. The fate of Lunar dominions will rest on the decisions of the trio, to either stand against the powers that be or collapse under the weight of their desires.

Life had never been kind to Ethan. It had given him nothing but pain, loneliness, and poverty. He had lived in the countryside, barely surviving, with no hope for tomorrow. That was, until he met her—the girl of his dreams, who gave him a purpose, a reason to live. Every day, he worked tirelessly, scraping by, with no real sense of direction or freedom to pursue his desires. Yet, he endured, clinging to the thought that she awaited him at home. Then came the disaster that destroyed everything, forcing him to start anew as Asher Blake. Stepping into a world of supernatural powers, he became determined to seek revenge on the one who had stolen his reason to live.

A world where Bubbly meets Strict. "Oh crap! " Clarissa+Brandon Mafian meets Lifely Opposites attracts Sparks fly