His Friends Tease Him In Your Presence

"You," Augustine began, his voice firm and direct. "I'm making you an offer: we get married, immediately. This isn't a request, it's a demand." Augustine's uttered with a piercing gaze, his words a blunt instrument wielded with precision. Charles scoffed. “What type of bullshit is that?” He fired back. *** Augustine Wales is a cold CEO who is known as the most successful and influential business man in Country H. His name alone commanded respect, his steely gaze and cold demeanor strike fear into even the most hardened of hearts. He was a man of few words, each syllable weighted with the power of his position. On the eve of Augustine Wales 29th birthday, he received an unexpected call from his family, their demands clear and uncompromising: find a spouse, or forfeit your stake in the family's vast wealth and influence. In that very moment after receiving the phone call, the gaze of Augustine fell upon a young man named Charles Donald and without thinking twice, Augustine immediately made a proposal to Charles, but was met with a swift rejection. Augustine's proposal was rooted in desperation but little did he know that fate was drawing him toward a future he never could have predicted. "What will happen when Augustine Wales, the powerful CEO, finds himself unexpectedly falling for Charles Donald, a humble cleaner in his office?" "When Charles' deadly secrets rise to the surface, will their fragile bond shatter, or will their love prove strong enough to weather the storm?"

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

Neil, a young man in his 20s, had just bailed out of jail due to the betrayal of his ex-girlfriend, who took everything from him. All he was left with was an old apartment and a tiny bit of money—no clothes for winter, no job—but still, he had a direction to go in life. But the same day he got bailed, he found a mysterious book that wrote his actions and feelings in it automatically. What is this mysterious book? Will it help him progress in his life, or will it create more difficulties? ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Meanwhile, Anika, a young, strong, and independent lady, was fighting her chronic illness. The company's succession had already started, and she had to make sure she made no mistakes and swiftly attained the position of CEO. But her family had something else in mind, her uncle—the vice-president; her brother; and her mother believed that a man should be the head of the company, not a woman. → Seemingly, one day, when she was admitted to the hospital, she found a strange book that wrote her thoughts and actions automatically. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ → But one day, both of their books started to talk to them (by writing). Was it the book answering their questions, or was it someone else? --"Anika came running towards Neil. She seemed in a hurry, yet passed by him as if he wasn't there." "Neil, lost in gazing at the skyscrapers, slowly approached Anika, yet he moved around her as if he didn't see her."-- → Why can't they ever seem to meet each other? Why, every time they walk towards each other, do they pass by as if they don't see each other? ------------------------------------------------------------------------ "I've reached here. Where are you?" he asked, looking at the book. "I am already here, but I can't see you. Where are you?" she replied. --"Neil looked at Anika in confusion, as if there was nothing in front of him, just air." "Anika moved forward, just a step away from Neil, her breath crossed his."-- "What are you saying? There is no one in front of me." Neil said in confusion, looking at what the book was writing. → Why, when they are standing this close to each other, can't they feel the other's presence or see them? ------------------------------------------------------------------------ || Need A romance with a unique twist and supernatural element…here it for you in a delicious palette… By-waddle-silence_of_scribes. || ------------------------------------------------------------------------

Bisexual Bitch suddenly transmigrated into his boyfriend's favorite novel! --------- Just as he's about to home, something unexpected happens. Instead of going home, he transmigrated?? "Let me go home!" Unable to go home, he'll do anything and find any way to come back to the arms of his loved ones.

It is to be known, when a girl turns sixteen-: She is no more a girl! And, it is to be added, a man's greatest charm, is his rich earns and wit of standing out!! ***** ‘To, Miss Victoria Lancaster… My pen has sung, my writing has spoken… and I still remain a stranger! Or am I? My apologies for the wait, I stood by the riverside in Welsh lands, wondering why an imposter would impersonate my writings to you… Forgive me for calling him the word—I stand hurt, and hurt even more by this! From Prince Harry McVourse… with Love.' ***** Victoria Lancaster, fourth of the six Lancaster siblings, stands in the predicament of societal wants and her lone desire for love. Being introduced to society for the first time, and as the first daughter of her family to be introduced, she needs a successful first season. And a successful season for a lady means, securing a suitor and a husband! Concurrently, Harry McVourse, standing as Knight, seeks the same accomplishments as Victoria, but his situation is quite melodramatic! His mother, the third of King Charles' five wives—though each was married one after the other and divorced except for the last—seeks to have her two sons marry swiftly and bless her with a grandson. A grandson is not her will but a want from King Charles, demanded of his sons. This, indeed, is an all-queens' contest to see whose son shall deliver a grandson first. Knight, despite understanding the depth and urgency of the matter, knows that the partner must be his. An uncareful selection would lead to years of despair and pain! As of that matter, he depicts societal balls and celebrations as a confined showcase of hypocrisy and pretense. He needs see the eligible spinsters beyond societal confines, and that’s what leads him to stand as a night guard in the Lancasters' new London mansion. A coincidence? Therefore, with Victoria Lancaster being the definite spinster Knight becomes much engaged with, he gradually develops a desire for the girl. However, despite this desire, he is opposed by many admirers, especially his brother, Prince Edward McVourse, whose efforts cannot be overlooked, in addition to his half-brother, Prince William McVourse, a lad whose in future leaves Knight wrathful due to a certain impotent depiction. As a result, he delights in the idea of writing to Lady Lancaster every morning. An anonymous write! His intention being; to the least, stand out from the men in pursuit. However, without Knight’s knowledge, Victoria is slowly enjoying the curves and words in those writings. Each night, she dreads time to pass quickly, anticipating another writing to be brought to her. She becomes intrigued until she desires to know the man behind the writing. Additionally, her mother pressures her to stand firm on the choice of the man she is to choose—Lord Edward, Knight’s elder brother, who is said to possess two hundred thousand a year. The letters draw Victoria and Knight closer, but their budding connection faces significant challenges. Knight must navigate the rivalry with his brothers, particularly Edward and William, both competing for Victoria's hand, in addition to formally acquainting himself with the ladyship. Victoria, on the other hand, struggles to reconcile her growing feelings for the unknown writer with her mother's expectations and the societal norms of the time. What happens next? "In His Writing" is a novel set in the Victorian era, embracing themes of romance, mystery, and conflict, in addition to societal conflicts, identity, and desires. (DAILY UPDATES A WEEK.) I HOPE Y'ALL SHALL ENJOY. LIKE, COMMENT.

A boy summoned to an unknown world receives the blessing of the mighty dragon god Bahamut. Evolving into the supreme ruler of the ancient kingdom Draconis Aeternum, he encounters kings, emperors, evil groups, monsters, and even gods beyond the forest.

The day everything changed began like every other Tuesday, I woke up, turned off my alarm, and took a bath, after drying myself I walked down into my kitchen and grabbed some breakfast, played my daily gacha games, went to work, and watched the sunset, only, something wasn't as it seemed. -- Yo RNG_jesus here, I am trying to do an original story as best as possible, so let me cook. I will also try to listen to any suggestions you guys have that could help improve the story. Updates - whenever I feel like it, get off my back, this is a hobby for fun. Confirmations and commonly asked questions: No harem, ain't writing that shit. I have no idea about romance as I don't know how to write it well enough.

Maria Fernandez's world is shattered when her parents, desperate and drowning in debt, sell her into a contract marriage to Bruno Alfonzo, the ruthless heir of a notorious Mafia and drug lord family. Maria despises Bruno from the moment she meets him—his cold demeanor and dangerous reputation are enough to make her blood boil. She vows never to fall for a man as heartless as him. But as she navigates this dark new world of power, wealth, and violence, Maria begins to see a different side of Bruno—the intense protector hidden behind the mask of a merciless crime lord. Torn between her hatred and an undeniable attraction, Maria struggles with her feelings, even as secrets from both their pasts emerge, threatening to destroy everything. In this world, love could either be her salvation or her downfall. Will Maria fight her growing feelings, or will she surrender to the passion that binds them in ways she never imagined? Prepare for a thrilling rollercoaster of emotions in a world where love and danger are two sides of the same coin.

"The Strange Presence" follows Aria, a young woman who moves to Lahore for her higher education and starts living alone in a spacious apartment with a stunning view of the city. Initially, her life seems perfect—she enjoys her independence, her studies, and her part-time job. But everything changes when she begins to sense an eerie presence in her apartment. One night, Aria discovers a shadowy figure sitting on her couch, staring at the wall. Initially dismissing it as her imagination, she soon learns that the apartment harbors a secret—a gateway to a ghost world. The ghostly figure she saw is not an ordinary spirit but a protector, guarding her from malicious entities lurking in the supernatural realm. As Aria delves deeper into the mystery, she uncovers a love that transcends life and death, but one that can never be fully realized. Torn between her growing feelings for the ghost and the dangers lurking in the spirit world, Aria must navigate the fine line between the living and the dead. The story explores themes of love, loss, and the unbreakable bond between souls, even when they are worlds apart.

A Mystery Man awaken in a dark place with none of his senses working almost as if he is bodyless until the world makes him a new

People are always afraid of what they do not know, wary of what they do not understand. There are those who dare to step out and learn about them, but there is no consensus. The issue of human rights for humanoid anomalies has always been a burning, smoldering issue, not to mention the fact that all government agencies and organizations try to cover up the existence of anomalies. And then, it burst open, like a series of continuous chemical reactions, and World War 3 broke out.

Charlotte a cold doctor trying to leave her life to the fullest, but come across a man who decided to add himself to her plan, but she is hell bent on staying away from him and excluding him from any part involving her. Will she be able to do that, let find out as we go through the story line

Diana Stewart the girlfriend and future fiancee of Aaron Sterling had a one night stand with Ethan Sterling (Aaron's cousin). After her family found out, she was abandoned and sent on the streets but a kind family took her in. After a few months Diana became pregnant and flee out of the country with her new family while Ethan Sterling till this day had been looking for the lady he had a one night stand with. Diana Stewart came back 4 years later with twin girls and got a job application in the Sterling group and her boss was no other than Ethan Sterling. What will Ethan do when he finds out Diana was his one night stand and it ended up with three kids will he claim the kids from her or love her and the kids?

*Knock* "Come in" Alice heard Xander say before she walked into the bedroom. She found him sitting on the couch wearing a simple t-shirt and a pair of black jeans. When he rose his head to see who it was, she saw how red his eyes were, like a blood moon and his face still showed no emotions. " What is it" he asked calmly. " I-i just wanted to th- thank you for saving me yesterday" she said feeling intimidated by his facial expression. "It's fine" he said placing his palms on his face looking quiet restless which made her think that he was just tired so she decided to leave him alone to rest. She opened the door and was about stepping out but the doors suddenly closed shut and Xander's arms were found placed on the door, but before she could say anything, he picked her up and tossed her on his bed. An hour later, Alice was found laying on the floor, her clothes had been ripped to shreds and the bed covers were covered with blood. She just lay there crying non stop before finally getting up, wrapping a towel around herself, and limped out of the room. Getting to her room, she sat on the floor and cried herself to sleep. Follow Alice as her life takes a turn after she lands a job at the company of the cold hearted C.E.O. Could this be a good turn or her worst nightmare.

Ares did not enjoy the company of girls and even held a strong aversion towards the LGBTQ+ community. He had promised his mother never to follow in his father Clever's footsteps, especially when it came to the advice his father Stanley gave him about not using condoms, particularly when she was the one. A childhood friend, May, and a family's pop in—a girl who grew up around boys, or rather, her brothers. When these two reconnected and became best friends, nothing seemed to stand in the way of their blossoming love. However, May remained unaware that she was unknowingly romancing her best friend Ares, whom she affectionately called by his pet name. To her, it felt completely normal, just as it had with her brothers. She inadvertently rejected Stanley's attempts to express his feelings for her, not realizing what those feelings truly meant. May's understanding of Ares's feelings began to take shape during a Christmas holiday celebration at his grandparents’ house. Jovial and warm-hearted, May finally discovered the implications of Stanley’s earlier actions when Princessah, Ares's little sister, handed her some of their late mother's novels to read. Ares never imagined he would let another woman into his life after his mother. He was determined that his career would not come between him and his love for May, unlike his grandfather Richard.

A young prince gets captivated by a lady bathing in a lake. He also saves her from unexpected crisis and expects an exchange for that. "Only 365 days."He said."After which you will go back home unharmed."He assured her of that."Don't worry about your sister and your friend. They will be provided the things they will need to stay alive. I promise. Just act as my wife . It's the only way I can succeed the throne of Vilgaria." "You saved my life Prince Damien and I thank you for that.As long as those I love will be happy,then it's a deal. Only 365 days. Not more than that. I come back and you become successful."Clara said shyly. "Then it's a deal." Will Clara act as his wife for 365 days or more or not? Tales of romance,lust and drama awaits them. And will they get out peacefully or will the unexpected occur? Ah well...... Be the judge.

Everyone is a werewolf and get their wolves when they turn 18 Kyle and Lilly have been friends since they were babies Scarlett and Lilly hate each other and Scarlett is trying to break Lilly and Kyle apart because she is jealous of Lilly

Lia is a young teen from Seattle who’s have been bullied because of her beauty. Once she had a close sexual affair with a friend and was caught by her bullies and it trippled her bullying as her twin eventually came through for her, by punching one of the guys who bullied Lia. And so her family fled town to start a new life somewhere else, where she met Melvin who changed her life entirely.

what happens when one kiss from your best friend changes everything

**Edric Zander*** She had a smell, something so unfamiliar yet felt like home, something that provoked my instinct and made me want to possess her body, mind and soul, a vibrant, intoxicating smell... something out of this world. She captivated my eyes the moment I spotted her. Her mysterious presence was what I noticed first, then… her eyes, her fear, her hands, her curves... Everything was so captivating. The more I looked at her, the more I longed to lure her into my web and trap her. Watch her flicker, trying to fly helplessly, but slowly she would learn that it was too late. She couldn't ever escape me. I will be her home, and she will be mine. ~~ She was in the enemy's kingdom in pure disguise. No one knew that she was a witch. They were supposed to kill each other, a witch and, a vampire could never be anything but enemies or so they say. But fate had other plans. What would he do after he finds out she is the one who he hated all his life? Will he kill like he was supposed to? Or will he never find that fact?

In a fabled land, in a not too distant past, in a world that few know about, a warrior arises in the wake of a massive war that nearly wiped the entire civilization out as it was once known. In the ashes a "phoenix" rises. Who is he? Where is he? When is he? The truth lies within himself.

“Strip naked and get in the bed." Liam said to the pretty lady. “But I am your best friend's girlfriend." Was her reply, where she stood. “So what are you doing in my hotel room?" Liam raised a brow. “I..I just can't help myself. I can't seem to get you off my head. I love my boyfriend, your best friend Felix but I want to see for myself what everyone is talking about. I want to experience what is making all the ladies seem to go crazy over you," she said shamelessly.... Four years in a row he has been voted as the most handsome man in the world! His father is the richest man in the world! Liam has his name in every girl's lips. They all sing of his praises. He performs like a god in bed and he has a massive third leg like that of a horse! Each night Liam always has a beautiful lady to warm his bed. He doesn't even care to know most of their names; all he is interested in is the treasure in-between their legs. Spoilt, arrogant, naughty and selfish, not even his best friend's girlfriend is spared from his sinful attraction. She too wants a taste of his legendary third leg! . What happens when Amelia, a pretty hotel cleaner, would catch his attention but instead of getting kissed he got slapped! Does she know the implications of what she has done? Can a lowly girl withstand the anger of an arrogant, naughty billionaire? Will their fiction spark an unexpected romance between these two? Find out in this thrilling adventure.

Aya and her 4 childhood friends grew up together since they were 5 year old. She was often mistaken as a boy due to her appearance since she was a toddler. But it all stopped until she entered junior high school, and it's all solely because of one reason....

Deep in his heart it’s only me in there I asked for true love I got it but not in the way I expected- Erica A human gets herself mixed up in the world of the night creatures with no way out. Follow our protagonist as she goes in crazy adventures,finds more about herself and finds love

from best friends to lovers, she fell first... he fell harder