Make Me Smile Again

[Your shadow is alive.] [Feed your shadow, devour souls, level up, gain skills, complete quests, and grow stronger.] [Do you wish to view your current stats?] In the magical world of Aetherus, Damon Grey is the weakest student at Aether Academy, relentlessly bullied and ridiculed for his lack of power and defiant personality. Yet, he endures the torment, clinging to his scholarship—the only thing providing him with the funds to keep his sick sister alive. After a brutal attack leaves him near death, Damon encounters a dark viscous entity in the forest that fuses with his shadow, awakening the Living Shadow System. This strange power grants him unimaginable abilities but comes with a grim cost—a relentless hunger for souls and flesh to feed his shadow. Now, with his shadow alive and insatiable, Damon faces a terrible choice: feed it to grow stronger or starve it and die with it. In a world ruled by ruthless nobles, deadly monsters, and power-hungry demons, Damon must decide if his newfound power is a curse or the only way to survive. With the Living Shadow System, his fate is clear: devour or be devoured. discord. https://discord.com/invite/23jwFnt9

I once believed I was the heroine of a modern fairytale, blessed with beauty, wealth, intelligence, and a powerful legacy. Men adored me, women envied me, and I was engaged to the most desirable man, Cole Fay. My life seemed perfect, a dream where I held the starring role. But on my eighteenth birthday, that illusion crumbled. The truth hit me hard: I wasn't the protagonist, nor even the villain or a side character. I was just cannon fodder, a disposable part of someone else's story. But when fate recognized the cruel joke of my life, I was granted a second chance. This time, I'll write my own story, living for myself. And this time . . . I will never love you again.

In his past life, Han Sen was a skilled basketball trainer but never achieved his NBA dreams due to his height limitations. After dying unexpectedly, he reincarnates in a parallel world, inhabiting the body of a highly talented four-star recruit also named Han Sen, who had faced a career downturn. Now equipped with a mysterious system that makes him stronger the more he’s criticized, he plans to turn his new life around and fulfill his dream of becoming an elite basketball player. Join Han Sen’s journey as he sets the stage to prove his worth, utilizing his "Hater System" to grow stronger by attracting negative attention from the media and fans! This is a translation. Original Author: 肉末大茄子

“ Dear Ex-Wife, will you marry me Again?” He popped the question while on one knee before me. Lucas looked up at me adorably as if the whole world had disappeared, leaving just the two of us. “ Please say yes to Daddy, Mommy!” The twins said with a pout, cupping their hands lovely. How was I supposed to say NO to his proposal when Lucas was looking at me lovely and the twins were pouting so cutely? _______________ Katerina was in love with Lucas since she was a little girl and when she got a chance to get married to him as her stepsister's stand in bride, she didn't let the chance slip away. She agreed to marry Lucas Thompson, her dream husband. However, things change when Katerina's step sister shows up four years later holding a little boy's hand claiming that the baby belongs to Lucas. Lucas choses Monalisa over Katerina who has been by his side through thin and thick. Katerina has no choice but to leave the life that she had built for four years. However, what Lucas doesn't know is that Katerina is carrying his baby too… What happens when dark secrets come to light and one day Lucas finds out that Katerina is the mother of his babies? The true heirs of the Thompson family? Will he go after her or will he choose Monalisa over Katerina, again?

After staying in a loveless marriage with her long-time crush for two years, Lisa finds out that she's pregnant. Her whole world crumbles when he throws divorce papers at her face. To make matters worse, she is betrayed by the people whom she calls family. However, her life takes an unexpected turn when she discovers that she is actually the heiress of the largest shipping conglomerate on the continent. She leaves the town, pregnant. Five years later, she comes back to town, hellbent to take revenge on her ex-husband, cold and domineering billionaire, Damian. She is determined to make everyone who has ever hurt her pay!  However, little did she know that there was more to the divorce years ago.

Matthew, a 25-year-old otaku, never imagined his obsession with fantasy worlds would turn into reality—until a fatal gas leak ended his life and transported him to another world. But this wasn’t the second chance he hoped for. Born as the illegitimate son of an affair, his very existence was a stain on his family’s honor, and his father relentlessly sought to kill him. Yet Matthew, now Claude, survived, again and again, driven by an unyielding will to live. Until one day he discovered his power darkness. Feared and reviled in this world, dark mages were hunted and burned alive. Knowing his gift could become his downfall, he trained in secret under Theo, his true father. When he turned sixteen, he, his mother, Dalia, and Theo planned their escape from the small town. But their attempt was thwarted by knights and clerics from the Promised Land. Though he narrowly escaped with his life, the cost was high—his family’s safety shattered. Wounded and desperate, Matthew fled to the fabled Elysian Plains, the last hope for those like him. Just as he reached the border of the Elysian Plains at eighteen, an ambush left both him and his mother gravely injured. Collapsing on the sacred ground, he heard a voice echo in his mind: [Welcome to the Elysium of Darkness System, Lord of Calamity.] [Your first quest is available!] [Increase the number of dwellers in the Elysium using your seeds and blood! Spread your legacy by making demons and witches bear your children!]

Ding~ [A message has been sent by the Gods] [Welcome chosen one to the World of Milfs for your trial to attain Godhood. Fulfill the Gods requests and obtain their approval to join us and become a God] [Fail your given request and meet your demise] Ding~ [A request has been sent by the Gods] [The God of Storms Synthia sends a request: Grope your adopted mother's buttocks till you leave marks on her ass] [The God of Music Calliope sends a request: Make your Aunt moan so loud that your neighbours can hear her sweet voice] [The God of Health Fiona sends a request: Lick of the curry that spilled on your neighbour's chest, while her husband watches tv in the room next door] [The God of Stars Noella sends a request: Blackmail your classmate's mother into sucking you off in her son's room] [The God of Wisdom Seraphina sends a request: Drink all the office lady's breast milk straight from the source, that was supposed to be for her baby] I see....So I basically have to do a bunch of naughty and perverted stuff that the Gods want to see me do with a whole lot of smoking hot milfs, for a chance to become God and save my life. What else can I say other then... WHAT KIND OF FUCKED UP JOKE IS THIS?!?! Want to know how this all came to be? Then follow our protagonist and his journey to become God by making his own Milf Harem (Warning: This novel is made by a Degenerate for Degenerates, so if you aren't into kinky stuff and prefer vanilla, then this novel isn't for you) •°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•° [No NTR - No Yuri - No sharing - No system that assists the protagonist - No mind control - No blood related Incest - No drugs or potions that influence the girls - Hardcore Inseki - A lot of Netori and Stealing - Harem - Slice of Life Romance - No unnecessary Drama - A lot of fleshed out +18 scenes - Finally a very competent protagonist] [This novel is focused on Older Women and Milfs, so don't expect any younger girls unless there's a Oyakodon] [And finally I want all the interactions to feel natural and I want the readers to be invested in the characters, so the story will be fleshed out and not rushed in any way] discord.gg/9hKEN3duBw

Money is everything,I learned that the hard way. Bright John! pay the rent or fuck off" Recently unemployed,Bright lay on bed sighing heavily,yet had to endure the Landlord's abuse . Out of desperation,he clicked on a job search app,but no one wanted this broke man.just as he was about to give up,he spotted an unfamiliar app on his phone, "Trillion subsidies" after clicking on it,he discovered that it was a system that could instantly make him the richest man in the world. Beautiful women, money, mansions, everything was available .From then on,he reached the peak of his life...

A failure guy who failed in everything and gave up from his dreams. He once dreamed to be a great basketball player like his big brother but from wrong people, he left from it and walked on the wrong path on which he even left those people who loved him. With a lot of sadness and regrets, he decides to end his life at once and for all and he finally died. But wait... The boy gets 12 years back from which everything started and he has got a chance to fix the things!

Dive into a hilariously quirky comedy novel of online trends, gaming antics, and social media chaos! Lillian dreams of achieving eBunnee fame—the ultimate goal on the hottest social media app. But her life takes a bizarre turn when a stroll through the enchanting Heart-Ling Forest leads her to an unexpected encounter with a dramatic, over-the-top ghost. At Estresey Academy, success isn't about grades—it's about gaining followers. Students and even non-humans obsess over their eBunnee stats because, in this world, follower counts aren't just a status symbol—they’re a lifeline. Join Lillian as she navigates a world where fame is fleeting, friendships are tested, and the line between reality and the virtual realm blurs in unexpected ways.

can two people who has been broken suddenly love again? Kimberly a millionaire celebrity chef hates the male gender but is surprised to suddenly have feelings for her one night stand guy who turns out to be the most eligible bachelor in Canada however this Canadian bachelor is a mafia don who doesn’t want love but suddenly find his sleeping pills in the scent of a celebrity chef who seemed to hate his gender. he vowed to make her love him, this amazing short novel includes the past in the both parties that prevents them from loving. will they come together?, if yes then what are the storms they have to face to get there. obsession + female independent + mafia+ matured content +violent content

People, you know, never truly realize how unpredictable life can be. A person’s fate, of course, depends on their own efforts, but you can’t ignore the course of history. Smith had no clue—how could an engineer like him end up transmigrating into Wilhelm II? Wait, no, *Smiling Willi*? But since he’s here, wouldn’t it be a shame not to stir up some chaos? And so, the butterfly flapped its wings, a storm began to brew, and Smith smirked with that signature "Smiling Willi" grin. Fate is unpredictable: Close by in the West, the once-mighty British Empire is stumbling left and right. Across the ocean in the Americas, the newly risen powerhouse finds itself splitting apart. Meanwhile, far off in the East, the once-slumbering dragon suddenly opens its eyes wide— What happens next? Stay tuned to find out in this story!

Her only mistake, was loving the wrong person. She's an orphan, lost her mom at birth and dad five years later. Her aunt became her guardian and got her into modeling school, where she met Jackson. He not only became her manager, he won her heart and they got married in the space of three months against her aunt’s wish. Jackson gave her love, beauty, money... but little did she know it was only a façade. A bait to lure her and hide his arrogant and obsessive heart. Their marriage lasted four years and she endured his abuse until one night when she finally got a chance to escape. Moving into Atlanta seemed like a fresh start until she crossed paths with Jake Robbins, the handsome billionaire heir. "Make me, yours, marry me, Laura." Jake let out. "What?!" Laura opened her eyes wide, staring at the man smirking at her. Saying the most sacred words, using the most casual tone. “We are in the middle of nowhere for goodness sake!” she added “The next minute is not guaranteed, so why wait?” He shrugged. Never in a million years did she ever imagine talking about marriage with the grumpy and arrogant billionaire heir, not after the hell she went through in her traumatic former life. However, with Jake, there was something different, but what happens when her past comes to light? Find out in this story!

The story tells about a man, Song Chengdong. He has been in love with his girlfriend Michelle Chan for ten years. But because of his fame as a model and radio host, Michelle has always felt very oppressed with him and very insecure about this relationship. But Chengdong has always promised that he will only love her and propose to her when he is 25 years old. Unfortunately, Michelle rejected him because of her studies. In fact, Chengdong had the first stage of common leukemia at the age of 17. That year, Chengdong met a doctor, Gu Jiale, in Hong Kong for medical treatment. They became good friends. Jiale had a fiancée who looked very much like Michelle but died in a car accident. Fortunately, Chengdong's cousin donated bone marrow to him and successfully cured his disease. At the age of 26, Michelle was 25 years old. She graduated and finally decided to return to Korea to marry Chengdong a year later. During this period, she went to Hong Kong to develop her film career. In Hong Kong, she met Chengdong's good friend, Jiale, and became good friends. But she didn't know that Jiale was Chengdong's doctor. When Chengdong was happy and thought that all his wishes were about to come true, bad luck happened again. At the age of 26, he gave up his job in Singapore and went back to take care of his father's family business and modeling. He fainted at work and was sent to the hospital. It was found that his blood cancer had relapsed and it was already in the third stage. Michelle, who was in Hong Kong, lived in the villa bought by Chengdong and accidentally found that he had many different pills. She secretly checked and found that they were cancer drugs and compulsory painkillers. Michelle put down everything in Hong Kong and ran to Seoul to find Chengdong.

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Emily is a bold and beautiful woman who is thrust into the chaotic world of public scrutiny when her relationship with playboy artist Ryan becomes the talk of the town. After a scandalous revelation of her past, Emily flees to Florida, where fate leads her to Nicholas Blanco, a grieving billionaire who unknowingly becomes her father and unwavering support. While Emily rebuilds her life, Ryan is lost without her, only to find himself in a toxic relationship with a manipulative model. Years later, a business collaboration forces Emily and Ryan to face their unresolved feelings, but old wounds and jealousies threaten their second chance at love. As Emily and Ryan navigate the dangers of their past, Emily must confront the heartbreaking loss of her father and the perilous schemes of Ryan’s jealous baby mama. Will Emily take Ryan back? will she overcome the danger that lurks around her love with Ryan?

the stranger's that turned to a lover

The metro stations have become an integral part of an average Delhiite's life nowadays but there's something that lurks between those stations that follows the damned.

Evangeline, The Angle Who was about to enter the Gate of Connection between heaven and hell but before she could do so, she saw a couple of Warrior Angels flying towards her and can reach her in just a monent and seeing them flying, Evangeline too felt an urge to fly and just then beautiful white wings came out of her spine and she reached the Gate of Connection by flying but not before getting hit by an arrow on her right leg below her ass although she had seen who it was that harmed her but she had already entered the gate of connection. "AND THE SWEET LITTLE ANGLE COULDN'T KEEP HER EYES OFF THE DEVIL"

Warning : This story explores themes such as war, suicide, abuse, death, blood… In a world where death is an ever-present shadow, a young boy’s life is forever shattered when his father is brutally taken from him. Forced to confront an existence marked by relentless loss, he learns to numb himself to the pain of watching those he loves perish—whether they be strangers, friends, or those he dares to care for. With each death, the curse of his life grows heavier, and he is haunted by a question that will never leave him: Why does death always follow him? I am back I’m so so so sorry even though not a lot of people read my stories to those who enjoyed them I’m sorry, I had school and this year is the most important for me… I am sorry, but in a kind of way apologise I decided to write this story! idk why but I love sad stories it’s my current favorite genre.

A flourishing kingdom called Valeria was known as the safest kingdom in whole planet of Leria, it was protected by four valiant general. One of the best known general in this kingdom is General Hagris also know as the "Red-eye Devil". He is known as the cruelest and most terrifying general in the kingdom , all his enemies were slaughtered without mercy. His bloody red eyes was enough to terrify one's soul and left you with nightmares your whole life. Unbeknown by others, this same terrifying general has the opposite demenure when he's with his family. His wife, Lady Shinye is a beautiful woman with blonde hair and golden eyes. She's a physician that has a golden heart who helps and cure anyone in need despite their status, weather a noble nor a commoner. She's is deeply loved by the people of Valeria. General Hagris and Lady Shinye have two offspring, their older son Master Shinri and the youngest Little Lady Shizuna. Shinri is an intelligent and brave young man, who is well known in the kingdom of Valeria. It was said that he is a mini version of General Hagris, with same black hair and bloody red eyes. He is full of vigor and called a genius for his age. Shinri is three years older than Shizuna and that is why he is overprotective and loves his little sister dearly. Contrary to his brother who was a mini version of their father, Shizuna is a mixed version of General Hagris and Lady Shinye. Shizuna has black hair heredited from his father and combined bloody golden eyes from her mother and father. She was raised as a carefree child, well protected and deeply loved by her family. Unfortunately, contrary to his brother's label as a genius, Shizuna is labeled as a spoiled brat and trouble maker. The kingdom believes that being pampered by the family made her useless which is ignorant to anything weather it was in fighting, strategising or politics. She is known as a Little ancestor who only do as she wish without thinking of consequences which tarnish the General's reputation and she's well known bully in their circle. But everything changed when a tragedy occurs in General Hagris household. While General Hagris is stationed to protect the kingdom's border and young master Shinri was in the academy, an enemies attack happened on their house that cause Lady Shinye's death and all of the servant of the family. Everyone died except one, the sole survivor of the attack was little Lady Shizuna. She was discovered kneeling in front of Lady Shinye's dead body. She was bathed with blood, reaped clothes , with battered and wounded body. She just kneels without a word, her eyes lifeless until she saw her father , General Hagris did she smile so bright like everything was fine, like no dead body scattered around her, like her mother was not dead at all. General Hagris was stunned , furious and doubtful seeing that smile from Shizuna, thousands of thoughts revolving in his mind. What exactly happened, no one knows. No one knows what happened except Shizuna. And from then on everything have changed. The once loved Lady Shizuna was looked at with contempt by everyone but the bright smile in her lips never fades.. A smile that hides the secret and mystery behind Lady Shinye's massacre.. The Smile of a Reaper.

Everything was planned, and in one night, ruined. My best friend. My betrothed. Both backstabbed me in the back. But what they don't know is that I have help, and I will live this life again. And I will make sure I'll do everything different. All Cecelia wanted to do was prove to her father that her and her betrothed Mason were meant to be. After "paying" a shaman to look into the future to say it is meant to be, Cece decides that's not enough and goes on a quest to find Death. She wants to make a deal with him; if Mason and her are true mates, then she will live a long life with him. If not, she wants a do-over, but at WHAT time, or WHEN, Death gets to decide. At the ball, Cece is made aware of her betrothed's betrayal, and is devastated that the affair was made between him and her best friend. After dying from an argument gone very wrong, Death makes an appearance, going back in time.. Cece has a second chance at life. She will make sure EVERYTHING is different. And she will make sure not to make the same choices as last time.

"Leo's innocence was shattered the day he witnessed a horror he could never forget which he wished so badly his innocent eyes didn’t witness . His elder brother, once a guiding light, plunged a knife into their father's chest, and walked away with a chilling smile. Leo, still a child, was frozen in terror, his playful nature replaced with a haunting dread. He hid in the shadows, his camera still rolling, capturing the sinister act. As the brother vanished, Leo crept out from under the table, his legs trembling like leaves. He approached his father, whose eyes pleaded for silence. "Dad, what happened? Should I call for help? You're bleeding...you look so sick." His father's voice was barely audible, but the urgency was clear. "Leo, listen carefully. The safe...it's yours now. Only your fingerprint can open it. Never let anyone near it. The truth you seek, it's all inside. When your grandfather comes, go with him, take the safe, and leave with him. Protect it with your life." With those final words, his father's eyes glazed over, and he slumped back in his chair, leaving Leo alone with the weight of a dark secret." a slow peace novel love burning within umm hope you would love it coz am inlove with it already love you future readers

Halia Faraday has lived his whole life as the perfect and the most beautiful flower of Magenta Empire; what would happen when one day, his supposedly luxurious life came to a halt and a new world opened up it's arms for him? Will he stay? Or will he fight back to return 'home'

Welcome to the world of Ava and Ethan, two people who, despite their brilliant professional accomplishments, are utterly baffled by the modern complexities of dating. Overwhelmed by the relentless pressure from their well-meaning-yet undeniably meddling-families, they devise a bold, if slightly reckless, solution: a sham relationship. This is not your average rom-com plot; there is so much more to this. Ava is a driven marketing executive who happens to be fiercely independent and in control. Ethan, on the other hand, is a successful entrepreneur who prides himself on being sharp-witted and a strategic thinker. Their plan, perfectly planned with strategic social media posts and strategically scheduled "dates," is at first without flaw. But as they navigate awkward family dinners, increasingly elaborate lies, and the unexpected consequences of their charade, the line between fiction and reality begins to blur. That perfectly built world of Ava and Ethan gets threatened the moment Ava's charming yet manipulative ex-boyfriend and Ethan's ambitious, cutthroat business rival appear. The situation is further made precarious by adding intrigue and conflict to an already delicate situation. This novel covers the modern relationship intricacies, including family pressures, societal expectations, and struggles in balancing personal desire with professional ambitions. It's a self-discovery story, vulnerable, and those surprising ways love finds us when we try hardest to avoid it. Get ready for a whirlwind romance that is full of wisecracks, heartwarming moments, and undeniable chemistry between two people who are determined to take their lives into their own hands-even if that means muddling through a minefield of artfully construed lies and unexpected truths. Get ready to root for Ava and Ethan as they go on a journey of self-discovery.unexpected romance, and the hilarious chaos that ensues when a well-intentioned plan goes spectacularly awry.

The world is at war, but our hero, a baker, doesn’t have time to care during the week. From Monday to Saturday, he kneads dough, bakes, and serves croissants. But on Sundays, he becomes the "Sunday Hero", saving the world from dragons and demons with the same passion he puts into his pastries. A legendary hero who only fights when he’s not busy baking!

Lyrical Fernando, a sweet and simple girl who was very good at taking care of people, which is one of the gifts that was passed on to her from her mother, apart from her beautiful yet pale face, cute nose, and golden brown hair. She came to the city to live with her aunt after her mother passed away and grew up with her cousin brother, who was overprotective of her but still was the best brother Lyrical could ever ask for. Melody Peters was born into a rich businessman family. However, her parents never loved her. They always loved and adored her two elder brothers, totally ignoring her. She grew up feeling like she is worthless and life always made her feel she is right in this case. After her parents sent her away and never looked back at her, she started building a life on her own, where she met various kinds of people who cannot be called a good company. For better career opportunities, Lyrical landed a job in Knack Dreamz as an assistant to Melody, who instantly took a liking to her. Melody tries her best to keep Lyrical with her all the time, even though she knows Lyrical is not into girls. On the other hand, Lyrical can't help but get drawn towards Melody, dream about them together. Even though Lyrical is sure that she is very much straight and will never fall for Melody. She is ready to explore the possibility of being with her, even if it's just for sex. But little did Lyrical know, this was not the first time she has met her boss, also that Melody was hiding a big secret that could break her heart. While they both are trying to figure out their feelings for each other and how to deal with it, there is a danger waiting to pounce at any given opportunity, which could destroy their lives. What will happen when they come face-to-face with this danger? When both have to confront their fears, reveal their secrets and what will be the consequences.? Read to find out! xxxxxxx Hi Guys! Thank you for choosing to read my book. Your comments and feedbacks are welcome and appreciated. I really hope you like my writing. Just a small warning This story is intended for mature audiences. If you have homophobia, issues with sexual content, explicit language.. this book is definitely not for you. Disclaimer: This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places, and events are the author's imagination. Any resemblance to an actual person or actual events is purely coincidental. A/N: Cover photo is not my creation, all rights belong to the owner.