The Little Thing Called First Love

"Football isn't just a game"—it's life. For 16-year-old David Jones, football is more than a sport; it's an escape, a calling, and the only thing that makes sense in a world full of challenges. The electric thrill of scoring a last-minute winner, the roar of the crowd—it’s the closest thing to freedom he knows. But David's journey is far from simple. Blessed with extraordinary talent yet burdened by fiery anger, he’s fighting battles on and off the pitch. Growing up as the son of a Nigerian immigrant and a British mother, David navigates the pressures of cultural expectations, the weight of his own ambitions, and the scrutiny of a sport that demands perfection. Passion drives him forward, but his temper holds him back. Can he channel his emotions and prove himself worthy of being football's next big star? David Jones: The Next big thing is a gripping coming-of-age story about resilience, identity, and the unrelenting pursuit of dreams. Disclaimer: This work is a work of fiction. Any resemblance to real persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental. All trademarks, brand names, and other proprietary rights mentioned or depicted are the property of their respective owners and are used for illustrative purposes only. This work is not affiliated with or endorsed by any brand, company, or individual mentioned. All rights reserved to their respective owners.

A story of a superstar and a host... Teddy Duncan has been working hard to be a standard heroine in a rebirth story, from a best student to a rich, smart and beautiful woman. Until her first boyfriend Spencer, who had not been in touch for many years and was already a superstar, suddenly talks about his first love Miss T publicly and admits that many of his early love songs were written for Miss T. Then, Teddy suddenly realizes that she has traveled to a girl's comic book she has read. As a standard bitch first love character, the point of her existence is to set off the innocence of the real heroine, who makes the superstar finally believe in love again after many relationships … Teddy: What???

Meet Luna Hail, a girl destined for greatness in a world that can’t contain her. At just 18, she’s not your typical princess—she’s a Vampire Princess, fierce and unapologetic, with untold powers that eclipse even those of her twin brother, Luka. But when her father, King Vald Hail, tightens his grip on her life to conceal her extraordinary abilities, Luna knows it’s time to break free. With a heart full of rebellion, she escapes the confines of the palace and migrates to America, stepping into an unfamiliar realm where everything is new and exhilarating. In this vibrant world, she crosses paths with Jeremy Coleman—a handsome, arrogant man who seems to have it all: wealth, fame, and looks that make every girl swoon. But beneath his charming facade lies a reputation as a notorious playboy. What happens when Mr. Arrogant collides with Mrs. Fearless? Will Luna succumb to the allure of this hot demi-god, or will she forge her own path in a world where she can finally be herself?

Amy Anderson’s dream comes true when she becomes an assistant professor at Aurora University, even as a PhD student. Smart, driven, and ready to shine, she’s building the life she’s always wanted. But a memory lingers—a snowy night when she saved a stranger from dying, only for him to steal her breath with a sudden kiss. She tried to forget him. Then, on her first day teaching, there he is—the same man, gazing at her like she’s his world. When he risks her reputation with a reckless move, she slaps him, her heart racing. “I hate you,” she snaps. He smiles, stepping closer. “Then take my life, angel—but only after you’re my wife.” Why does he want her so badly? Caught between anger and a fluttering pull, Amy’s about to discover a love as wild as her dreams. Short, sweet, and dripping with romantic tension—perfect for a quick, heart-fluttering read!

Emery Lancaster never truly belonged in the world of the elite. As the curvy stepdaughter of a billionaire, she’s spent years enduring whispered judgments and cruel pranks—especially from her arrogant yet secretly protective stepbrother, Zane Kingsley. But when she steps into the prestigious *Crestwood Academy*, she’s determined to prove she’s more than just her weight, her name, or the shadows of her past. Then there’s *Killian Wolfe*—rich, untouchable, and devastatingly handsome. The international playboy with a reputation as cold as his piercing gray eyes. Emery knows he’s out of her league, but that doesn’t stop her heart from racing whenever he’s near. What she doesn’t know? *She’s just a bet.* When Killian’s toxic girlfriend dares him to make the “chubby girl” fall for him—then break her—he accepts without a second thought. *But he wasn’t supposed to fall, too.* And he definitely wasn’t supposed to destroy her in the process. Heartbroken, humiliated, and carrying a secret that will change her life forever, Emery leaves everything behind. *Six years later, she returns—stronger, successful, and with a daughter who looks exactly like the man who betrayed her.* Now, Killian wants redemption. He wants answers. He wants to be a father. But Emery isn’t the same naïve girl who once worshipped him. This time, *she holds all the power.* But will old wounds heal, or will the past prove impossible to forgive?

New novel "Tremble, Universe's Great Beings" is currently being serialized~ Overnight, a beautiful culinary goddess turned into the despised Little Disaster Star A rundown house with three rooms, a disabled father, a weak mother, and two skinny younger sisters to take care of What?! Her mother gave birth to three daughters just because she was hard on her brothers' lives? Her father fell off the roof and has been bedridden for half a year, just because she was playing with mud nearby? She calls her grandparents once, and instantly one falls ill and the other has an accident; even the beloved sons of her Uncle's family choke on their food because that day happens to be her birthday Humph! Uncle might tolerate it, but Aunt cannot! If I don't show my power, will they all treat me like Garfield the cat?! They think for five taels of silver, they can sell me to a sick weakling for good luck? Fine, since I'm the Little Disaster Star, let's turn your house into a disaster zone! They want to sell her sister into a wealthy household to become a slave or maidservant? She shouts, grabs a cleaver, fights the demons she meets, and slays the ghosts she encounters. From then onwards, her reputation as a wild shrew spreads throughout the village So be it if I'm wild. For the sake of loved ones, I gladly become the wild Kitchen Lady. With my superb cooking skills, I open a restaurant, become a top chef, develop new recipes, capture the hearts of food lovers, and even come up with new ways to make a big fortune, leading my whole family to wealth and a better standard of living! As for those shameless relatives licking their faces and coming back to recognize kinship, she gives a sweet smile, waves them farewell: Have a good trip. The disownment paper is already framed and hanging on the wall! As for men, well, even my little sister knows: Being handsome can't fill your stomach. A man who earns money, spoils his wife, and follows the three obediences and four virtues is a top-quality brother-in-law. Serious statement: This article is purely fictional. Please do not imitate any plots, behaviors, actions, etc. Cherish your life and live well~

"In a lawless world where fear rules, one name is whispered in the shadows—DREAD. Once a man like any other, he was forged into a legend by blood, betrayal, and vengeance. When a ruthless warlord threatens to burn everything he holds dear, DREAD must rise once more, not as a savior, but as the nightmare his enemies fear. With his past haunting him and his enemies closing in, will he embrace the darkness within, or will it consume him?"

Atlize met her first love in an unideal place where the circumstanceswere against them. He was her boss and she had to keep her feelings a secret. What should she do when she splits away from her first love but no one can make her forget him? What can she do when she runs into him with their child who is under five and looks conveniently like Atlize's new boss who is also somehow Kieran's relative? Will Kieran misunderstand? Will Kieran find out Atlize's secret? What will she have to do to keep her son away from a father who doesn't want them? Atlize decides to leave a cheating Kieran not knowing she's pregnant but since she believes Kieran betrayed her she won't return to him nor tell him about their son preferring a clean cut and not messy entanglement she decided to take herself to the beautiful and safe mountains. Her family never knew of her fiancé until she asked them to return the ring to the address she scribbled and a letter came back urging his fiancé to return his calls or anything.

Claireriss Lopez never imagined that a single encounter could change everything. She was just an ordinary girl, living her campus life, until he appeared—someone who made her thoughts run wild, someone who captured her attention so effortlessly, someone who made her heart race with just a fleeting moment. Her First Love Again? Is it the same person or someone new? Let the love unfold—unexpected, uncertain, yet undeniably real.

what do want from me. mind games, labyrinths, videogames, I have it all but, you have none.

Torn from her royal lineage in the Benin Empire, Adesuwa's world is shattered when betrayal and greed lead to the fall of her kingdom and the death of her beloved parents. Taken as a slave to England, she finds herself thrust into an unfamiliar world when a childless Duke and Duchess adopt her, giving her the name Emma and raising her as their own. But beneath her polished exterior lies a fiery determination: a vow to avenge her family and reclaim the honor stolen from her people. Caught between her quest for justice and her heart, Emma finds herself entangled in a love triangle. Harrison, the kind and noble son of a Viscount, awakens feelings of devotion and hope. Meanwhile, the dashing Prince of England, destined to be king, burns with his own passion for her. In a world of power, secrets, and forbidden love, Emma must decide: will she sacrifice her heart for vengeance, or will she risk everything for the man who holds it? "A Road Called Home" is a tale of love, loss, and the courage to choose one's destiny.

Warning this book contains mature content. In a world where power is equated with wealth and status Stephan Blake stood as the epitome of both. A billionaire with an iron grip on his empire, he commanded respect and fear in equal measure. He was the kind of man who could get anything he desired. Micah, a lady of warmth in Stephan's cold, calculated universe. With a gentle heart, patience, kind, and unwavering faith, she believed in the transformative power of love and the mysteries of God, could bring, in her relationship with Stephan's Read more to discover if she can melt his cold heart.

The many wonders of love and how it is beyond just a word. Learn the aspects of love through this story of a young boy and girl; Evelyn and Daniel.

Then, Keira added in her hoarse sweet voice, "I will enter the Military Academy to conquer you, General Zach. So be ready, because I never take a 'NO' for an answer." That was the last words that Keira dropped before she closed the gap and kissed Zach on his lips, leaving him just staring at her in utter bewilderment. ******* Headstrong, Keira Chan, beauty goddess, Daddy's princess, heiress, rebellious and obstinate youth has fallen head over heels in love with General Zacharias Zach Lim on first sight. A man whose presence was dominating and intimidating. One who women were both drawn and terrified of. He was like a handsome devil and angel at the same time. She made a bold move of trying to charm and woo the coldest man of the topest military troop in the country. Gen. Zach is cold hearted and blooded. A man far too lethal for a soft and fragile woman like her too handle. But she wasn't giving up on unfreezing his distant heart and wiping off that predator like cold mask off his far too handsome face. Can she get the overly hardworking soldier who was wary of love and women after a past incident?

[Dual POV story] At 25, Fuyumi Haruno's love life has been nonexistent since high school, with fleeting crushes and no real connections. Now working as an editorial assistant at a publishing company, she spends her days lost in books and comics. One Sunday, while browsing the bookstore, she encounters a man—one of the cutest she’s ever seen. Their brief exchange about manga leaves her flustered, and she regrets not saying more when he walks away, unsure if she’ll ever see him again. Hirono Matsumoto, 28, hasn’t been in love since his first high school relationship and now lives a quiet life, spending his weekends with friends and his weekdays working as a software developer. During a routine trip to the bookstore, he notices a girl intently studying manga. After offering his opinion on one of the books, he worries he rambled too much and might’ve scared her off. He leaves wondering if their paths will cross again—or if it was just a fleeting moment. As Fuyumi and Hirono continue to cross paths, the spark between them is undeniable, but neither quite knows how to handle it. Their accidental meetings are filled with that awkward charm—neither oblivious to the tension, but both unsure how to navigate it. Fuyumi hasn’t felt this way in years, and Hirono is just as out of practice. Still, with each shy smile and hesitant word, the connection grows, and though neither of them knows exactly where this will lead, they can’t help but laugh at how awkward, yet undeniably sweet, their encounters have become.

He saved a dying world with science. Now they’ll burn him for it." When 21st-century scientist Robert Klein awakens in plague-ridden medieval Europe, his survival depends on a dying AI wristband—and the lies he spins. Peasants worship his "miracles": antibiotics that halt the Black Death, gunpowder that shreds armies. But the Church sees only heresy. Now Robert walks a razor’s edge: Outwit a power-hungry noblewoman turning his tech into weapons. Outrun a fanatical inquisitor dissecting his "demonic" tools. Outlast his own creations sparking an industrial apocalypse. As the line between savior and Antichrist blurs, Robert must choose: erase every trace of his existence to save history, or let humanity leap forward—even if it means becoming the god this dark age deserves. For readers of The Pillars of the Earth and Dark Matter—where science clashes with superstition, and one man’s truth could ignite a holy war.

Sometimes, your first love never works out. but in other stories, they do. 19 year old Lumi, is no ordinary girl, but a princess. Her father the king has invited all the prince's from around the world to attend to the ball, and see who is worthy for his daughter's hand in marriage. Will Lumi find her one true love at first sight? Read to find out what's in Lumi's world. And see if she does choose a prince to marry.

[Completed] Meet the Mafia King, whose fearsome reputation in the Underworld spread far and wide! But he hides behind the identity of a billionaire CEO. Money? Power? Handsome? All check! Except that he had a teensy tiny problem - his ZERO EQ that failed him to understand emotions. Until the day Song Lihua walks in his life. Song Lihua's simple aim in life was to get a job and earn money. But a chance encounter with the Mafia King makes her fall in love with him at first sight. She declares to win his heart one day. But to her shock, the Mafia King himself becomes her next door neighbor! Together with her, the emotions in deep slumber within him began to awaken. Hiding a dark secret from her, the Mafia King slowly grows closer to her. But as he faces a threat that could bring the truth to light, he does something unimaginable to stop Lihua from leaving. Amidst the hidden conspiracies of the Underworld, what will the Mafia King do to keep her by his side? How far will he go to hide his secret? "You are my first love that brought this empty shell of my heart back to life. You have a place in my heart no one else could ever have." - The Mafia King. ------ **Scene excerpt** "Boss, please tell me the source of your skills!" Lihua sobbed. "Cookbooks. Videos." "That's it? You mastered such awesome skills just by that?" "They are too easy." "If it's that easy then why am I suffering like this?" The clueless Mafia King absolutely didn't mean any harm or mockery to her self-esteem by saying the next words. "Lack of talent." "..." -------- You are all welcomed to join my discord ^^ - https://discord.gg/CbhNys444r Follow author on Insta - enthu_reader7 **Cover is designed by artist Vatarison. Insta - vatarison.art**

The first encounter between the two on campus, the awkward encounter, the love story between the aloof and arrogant Yi Muhan and the quirky Shang'an school beauty Lin Yanyu, the whole story is full of highlights. The front is just a foreshadowing, and the back is the big one. There is no boring plot, only fast-paced highlights. They have to stay with each other day and night. There is a sweet story in the front, a sad story in the back, and the ending. . . . You guess. What kind of sparks will arise between the two school beauties of Shang'an High School and the two school beauties? The readers' hearts were finally broken. Sun and moon, morning and evening, even after so many years, I still miss our previous memories. If God gives me one more chance, I will always cherish the moment together, Lin Yanyan, after so many years, I only love you. The first time they met on campus, the inherent aloof impression was broken. The two's first adventure in the adventure club laid a deep foundation for their feelings for each other.

Sam Foster, the CEO of a multimillion-dollar fashion brand, has it all—money, fame, power, and influence. Yet, despite his success, he feels empty inside. A man every woman desires, he remains profoundly lonely. Frustrated by the emptiness of his life, he decides to take a break from his hectic world. On a whim, Sam boards an unknown bus, leading him to an unfamiliar town. As night falls, he wanders the quiet streets and stumbles upon a dimly lit library. Intrigued, he steps inside to find some solace in a book. While flipping through the pages, he discovers a letter hidden within. Captivated, Sam feels compelled to respond, and in doing so, begins an unexpected journey that could change his life forever. Join Sam in this tale of mystery, self-discovery, and romance, where one simple letter might hold the key to finding the love and meaning he’s been searching for.

Serena is a sunny girl who grew up in an orphanage. She got dumped by her first boyfriend on her birthday. She meets Jaehyun who was also going through something similar.She’s an artist and he’s a CEO. She agreed to his marriage proposal with the mindset of - If not for love then for money.But she had a secret she didn’t want Jaehyun to know about her.

****CONTESTANT IN THE 2025 WSA**** «Sometimes, home isn't a place - it's a person. » Yoon Sana has mastered the art of running – from people, from pain and even from herself. Park Ji-Hoon has learned to keep his heart locked away, haunted by the scars of his past, he believes love is a cruel force that only brings ruin. When fate intertwines their lives beneath the city lights of Seoul, they discover in each other a sanctuary they didn’t know they needed. But love is more than just a fleeting escape – it’s a test of courage, patience, and the willingness to confront wounds that never bled but cut the deepest. As their bond grows, Sana and Ji-Hoon must learn to forgive, to trust, and to let go of the fears that chain them to the past. Together, they will navigate the fragile path of healing, discovering that love, when nurtured with understanding, can become a place to call home. ‘A Love to Call Home’ is a tender exploration of love’s power to mend what’s broken and illuminate what’s been lost. ***THE BOOK COVER IS MINE, ALL RIGHT RESERVED!***