Candy Cigarette

Leh Ying found herself acquainted with the higher echelons she should not aspire to, and when the profligate young master Liu Huaiying pursued her relentlessly, she had no escape. A fleeting glimpse of Young Master Xu, Xu Jingxi's appearance, had her heart fluttering, and her spirit moved; the Xu family was the center of power within Forty-Nine City, and only he could change the game. On a snowy night, by the door of the Mercedes Benz G Class, she tiptoed and gently cupped her palm to light a cigarette for Xu Jingxi. The man’s lips leisurely wrapped around the cigarette, and he leaned slightly towards her. His clear-cut face partially lowered into the backlight’s shadow, the flame at the tip of the cigarette flickered faintly between them. When he finally looked up, his eyes were calm and indifferent, and he asked in a rising inflection, “What do you want?” Leh Ying, “Only what you can give.” Others quickly realized, “That Xu Jingxi, born into high chambers, his flesh and bones saturated with a profound desire for power. For someone like him, even feelings are superfluous. What do you have to gamble your status with him?” Keeping her by his side was merely Xu Jingxi’s pastime for his loneliness. He was accustomed to acting out scenes, she never sought status, and turned to leave the capital to hold an art exhibition. Just as she packed and entered the elevator, Xu Jingxi stood tall in the center, his index finger slowly hooking the fine bone necklace at the front of her neck and gently pulling her back as she moved to step out. ** That Valentine's Day night, within the Third Ring, luxury hotels were fully booked, and some witnessed the entire BVG Hotel being reserved by Young Master Xu. What left the deepest impression on Leh Ying was the man half-kneeling on the bed, wearing a loosely tied bathrobe, biting on a pen cap, and picking up a Thin Gold Calligraphy Style brush to inscribe three characters along the edge of her collarbone—Xu Jingxi.

The stunning female general has been reborn and is determined to become the nemesis of men. Hey hey, that iceberg man, it's you who's torturing me. Don't think that just because you have a noble status and a pretty face, I'll be soft hearted. Who else is that guy, with peach blossom eyes squinting and idle all day long? Don't think I owe you a favor, just stick to me like an acorn candy. On the left is a reborn concubine, on the right is a time traveling witch, and there are also close friends who like to pretend to be little white flowers. If you have any tricks, feel free to use them! I have the Thirty Six Stratagems in my hands, I have them all in the world! I am a girl, who am I afraid of?

Mallory is a self-proclaimed queen of laziness who wakes up one day to find herself in a world overrun by zombies. Fortunately, her apartment seems to have a mind of its own—and it’s evolving. From providing unlimited snacks to generating electricity and even sprouting a dimensional elevator, her cozy haven keeps her safe and comfortable while others struggle to survive outside. But when her evolving apartment drags her into alternate realities, Mallory must reluctantly become the “hero” of bizarre worlds, from candy-coated kingdoms to high-tech dystopias. Armed with her magical Staff of Lazula, which lets her achieve greatness with minimal effort, Mallory stumbles into one comedic escapade after another. Whether she's outsmarting sorceresses or surviving talking gummy bears, Mallory proves that you don’t need to be a go-getter to be a hero—just really, really good at being lazy. Join Mallory and her apartment in an adventure that no one expected!

Liam Wang is a multitalented actor, singer, and dancer who has been pioneering his career since a young age. Today, he is at the peak of his popularity, surrounded by loyal fans who not only admire him, but are also fanatical. Nevertheless, Liam has always tried to keep his distance without being bothered by the excessive attention from his fans. However, everything changes when a stalker starts showing up, posing a real threat to his privacy. A minor annoyance turned into an unpleasant incident, so much so that his agency decided to tighten security. Despite his initial resistance, Liam eventually accepts the bodyguard's presence for his own safety, even though he is notoriously difficult to compromise on personal matters. Liam's perfectionist nature made him often criticise the bodyguards assigned to protect him. However, everything changed during a fashion show in Milan. Amidst the hustle and bustle of the fashion world, he meets a new bodyguard unlike any he has ever met. This figure not only provides a sense of security, but also brings up feelings that have been foreign to him-emotions that shake his image as the "Blue Ice Prince". Who is this bodyguard, and how has he changed Liam Wang's life? Behind the glitter of popularity and fame, a story of relationships, sacrifice, and unexpected warmth begins to unfold.

“Hmph, my dumb big sister is in danger!” A mischievous grin spread across his face. “Hehehehe... this gives me the perfect excuse to finally use this treasure I’ve acquired but never bothered with!” He rummaged through his belongings, carefully selecting various items. “A bit of this... and this... and a dash of this.” Boom! The explosion of energy sent a ripple through the air as he laughed maniacally. “Hahaha! It's done! Now, all I need is a compatible host for it.” Years later... “Did I overdo it?” he wondered in awe, watching as his creation wreaked havoc, conquering world after world with ease, as though stealing candies from children. **** As you saw the synopsis, it will be :- Op Mc Harem World Travels And one side beating

The Creation... Where all Existence exist along with Non-Existence as interconnection to Existence, providing a aspects for such lead to maintain the balance of The Creation. A Existence contains everything that we had been see: A Galaxy, Universe, a theory of Multiverse, and so beyond. Thus all undiscovered truth still remain mystery, even infinite celestials bodies are just mere-aspect of it. All celestial entities even a God don't know what truth beneath the Existence. A used of system made by human to traveling the cosmos but to find the truth of it, but they only found nothing, clueless, yet they gone... With a strange phenomenon making human race fall into abyss, they gave up... Not until a guy born with a curiosity about the truth of The Creation, he'd read so many books that were actually a journey of a people whose traveled the cosmos, creating a hint for human to regain their strongest era. And the guy named Jonathan, standing tall in front of a strange yet massive ancient doors, along with a unknown symbols within the curve of the doors, filled with immense power that cannot be calculated or measure it. Jonathan realize there's puzzle to open this door and reveal something within the door, and so Jonathan goes venture to find the missing symbols, in his adventures he met Mary Carter, a young woman with a obsession of books that contains a information about the Cosmos, soon enough they become a friend, a partner for their own yet same goal. Along with a hint that in one of Mary's book, now they know where they needed to go; Indonesia, specifically Candi Borobudur where there's a book filled with a information that let the user capable to transcends a dimensional. That is one of requirements to find a puzzle of the Ancient Doors, and so they goes venture to Indonesia... But is their journey gonna goes smoothly? Or they get involved into something dangerous? Who's knows, but we'll see it soon...

(MATURE CONTENT) Threesome arc? - Right here A weak, adorable, and low self-esteemed MC with an awful past, a trauma breaking him down every second and controling his life, just before he meets his 'suns', and later gains confidence and starts loving himself again arc? - Right here. Yeah, you read that right. Twin brothers who radiate like the sun and are very possessive of the MC, putting his happiness above everything arc? Gosh, look no further, you're in the right place. This story is just for you, so open it and read to your heart's content. ****** Synopsis I was just a no-name photographer who was trying hard to make a living, but then I got tangled with 'them'. My life, as it was, had always been nothing but a nightmare, living a cursed life that wasn't fit to be called a life. I had no chances with love, connections, or anything. Nothing! And after drawing my last straw, trying to make a final effort that would maybe lead me somewhere other than dirt, I met them again. They - the twins - were my childhood friends whose lives I had ruined with my presence, and I was scared to ruin it a second time, so I tried to stay away from them but... They had other plans. 'When angels dream.' That was what I called the picture. The beautiful portrait was filled with serenity as that blond Italian man gazed into the distance and was showered with the soft petals of cherry blossom. The beautiful picture I had 'stolen'. Yeah, that's the word. I stole it because I didn't ask for permission first. But this is how it unfolded. At first, I took the picture without asking because I was so mesmerized by the scenery, and completely breathtaking, but then I got caught but it wasn't by the same man. They looked alike and wore the same clothes but I could tell right away that he wasn't him. Nevertheless, I apologized. "I'm deeply sorry." I said but then, the man whom I had stolen a picture from walked up behind me and said, "To think such a day would come." I turned around and blinked, looking at the man in front of me and then at the one behind me. They were identical twins. And not only that ... My heart shook... They looked like the twins I had known back then. "What's the matter?" The one in front asked with a bright smile that I was so compelled to take a picture of him and I did. He blinked at my confused expression and then burst out laughing. A sweet and cheerful laugh that made me blush. he looked really handsome. They both did, with their blonde hair which shone like gold with the suns radiation and a charming smile. I found my heart racing at the mere sight of that smile and almost forgot the situation I was in. "I see you haven't changed at all." He suddenly said, swiped my hair back and added, softly, "Hyung." My eyes widened. These two... It couldn't be... They weren't the twins, right? The twins that I knew. They... How did this happen? I just wanted a picture, that's all. ****** Thank you all for diving into this story. Note, the smut doesn't officially start right away till the later chapters but I didn't leave the readers without some sweet candies either, so along the line, there were a bunch of 'actions' between MC and the twins, huhu. His denial knew no bound but his body still won in the end, haha. Anyway, if you find waiting for updates too long, and you haven't checked out my other books, please do. There's also a threesome arc in the first one below. And it's completed too. What a score! 1) Alpha, Alpha, Beta? I transmigrated into an Omegaverse as a boy? [Completed] Check out the continuation of number one, It's the next generation, that is, their kids 2) To Byul (Omegaverse) [Ongoing ]

"Evion" is just a regular college guy—or so it seems—until his world crumbles after losing Maria, the love of his life, to a cruel illness. Her final words haunt him, and guilt drags him into a spiral of isolation and regret. But then, something shifts. One night, he wakes up in a surreal dream—a candy shop bathed in warm light—where a stunning, mysterious girl hands him a cake that tastes like pure magic. Who is she? Why does she feel so real? As the dreams pull him deeper, blurring the lines between fantasy and reality, Evion embarks on an emotional rollercoaster. He’s forced to face his grief, question his reality, and wonder: could this dream girl be his way out of the darkness? Or will she push him further into it?

Warning: Matured content Aaliyah never thought her life would end up this way. Framed for the death of her brother’s mate, her brother punishes her for justice of his mate. But just then, the Lycan King, Tristan appears, claiming her as his mate. At first it feels like he was saving her, but it quickly turns into something far from that. Aaliyah tries to convince herself that she has escaped the nightmare of her pack and brother. But the Lycan King, Tristan didn’t save her out of love. Bound by an old Lycan tradition debt that must be paid every decade, Tristan has his own reasons for claiming her and it has nothing to do with the mating bond that they shared. A debt that would cost her freedom, and perhaps even her life. As debts demands to be paid and enemies claws in, Tristan must face an impossible choice: honour his responsibility and sacrifice Aaliyah, or go against the tradition and risk everything to protect the woman he was never meant to love. .... Volume 2: Four years have passed in Vlẽkhut, and war is still raging. The conflict between hybrids and Lycans grows worse, while the battle for the throne turns into a struggle for power as powerful Lycan emerges, fighting for the crown. Amidst the war, Aaliyah, still on the run from Vladimir after her husband's death, rises with power. She is now determined to claim the throne that rightfully belongs to her husband. She will take revenge on all those who destroyed her family and find a way to bring her husband back from the dead.

The rain didn't stop pouring as the night slowly became darker, I knew I acted on impulse but at this point there was no going back, going back would mean surrendering my life back to torture and captivity. I couldn't go back after coming this far. I wiped off the rain on my face and headed straight down the alley. At this point, I knew I've made a terrible mistake. The alley was quietly dark and all I could hear was the smell of cigarette and distant footsteps. Am I to run back to my boss, am I to keep pushing, maybe, but it was an alley with a dead end. . . . . 4years ago CHAPTER 1

Corin's mental health has been going haywire for a while longer than she knew it. From her mother having an affair with a pastor, her father taking his own life after learning his wife's infidelity, and up to her older brother eloping with his girlfriend, leaving her behind with only a few million inheritance money from his father and a spacious mansion that's been empty since everyone decided they do not want it anymore.  It was one Sunday night when a normal get-together with her friends turned into a night she would never forget. The drunk Corin Lenora Fulgencio tripped on her feet while dancing naughtily, coincidentally landing in the arms of the alluring Enoch Stefano Vizzini, who just walked inside the club with a cigarette on his right hand, a car key on his left, eyes tired from not getting enough sleep, lips red as hell's flame, and hair messed up by the wild wind. Having too much alcohol in her system, Corin decided to flirt with this stranger, drink a whole lot more, sleep with him, and leave him in the morning. But if she thinks that everything is just a simple one-night stand, she's wrong. Because the next day, when she went to school, he was there as her new substitute professor, and he will do everything in his power to make sure that the young lady who screamed his name in pleasure the other night will be wrapped in his embrace again. 

Murong Yi, a trashy young master and the so-called ghost of the Murong Residence. One day, unable to bear the pain of his life any longer, he used a forbidden spell to offer his body to the Demon Witch. He hoped that the Demon Witch would accept his body and avenge him. The Demon Witch, Jian Huanying only half-heartedly accepted Murong Yi's offering. However, after coming back to life in the poor young man's body, he discovered many things related to his death fifteen years ago. Now the Demon Witch intends to avenge Murong Yi in order to obtain his spiritual cognition like before in order to discover the truth behind his death in the past.

[COMPLETED] "I don't just want a happy ending. Instead of having one after suffering so much, why couldn't we have a happy, happier path that leads to a happy ending for us?" --------- Chisaka Hisaki and Saeki Heisuke only met each other in the latter half of their lives. Deep scars wounded their hearts yet, they found comfort and healing in each other. After her husband's death, despite feeling grateful for the years they had spent together, regret still pulled at Hisaki's heart. She hoped for them to meet earlier. She hoped for them to have a happier path, from the beginning to the end. After another night of missing her husband's presence, Hisaki found that she wasn't in their tiny little home! She was back to the decades in the past! Her youth returned to her in a mysterious yet magical way. Alright! Since it had come to this, she could realize her unrealistic thoughts! First, she had to run away from the abusive man her grandfather forced her to marry for money. Second, she had to search for her old man. And the most important thing! She had to prevent her old man from being imprisoned! The younger Heisuke almost accidentally killed someone due to his thirst for revenge. Despite escaping death row, he still suffered a decade in prison. After her initial plan succeeded, she finally met him! The quiet young man was really him. Even though he didn't show it to anyone, she knew how soft and colorful his heart was; as soft as cotton candy, as colorful as the balls of yarns. Heisuke eyed the new girl in town with suspicions but, his heart felt strange. It went doki-doki. Could anyone tell him, why this girl's eyes twinkled like the stars whenever they saw each other? ------------------ Commissioned cover by yuuri_e (Instagram). Exclusively for this book. Discord: hansora#1507 Instagram: hansora_author

"NOVAAAA!" She yelled from downstairs, while I jerked. The thumping sound on the stairs, was just two steps away to - the door wide open, she was looking furious, uh-oh! LIFE is beautiful, only if you play by rules. Decision you choose will lead you to the path of your DESTINY, destiny which somehow is chosen by you. So there is nothing to cry about or laugh about! Maren, the girl who is the DIVA of the school, eye candy to every handsome guys, and the parties life! Just the way I wanted my life to be. "This is your LAST YEAR of high school and you are late again! I am so not surprise with this behavior." Ugh, give me the knife, he would NOT be breathing right now! * * * This is the only way I guess, to be what I WANTED! Who thought, this would END like this! What THE heck, where am I ? How come she, she is- And things get more INTENSE as she doesn't TELEPORT when she felt she should have! Did she BREAK a rule? And if so, what it was? And how can she clear the MESS? Will she ever get in the Cambridge University!? Or she will be STUCK here forever and make her life a living nightmare!

In a world of heroes like seen in comics and television, a near death experience sets off a chain events for a below-average boy in the prime of his teenage years, living in a crime nest city without a hero. Without the extremely rare gift of a special ability, nor the drive to protect the innocent, who is Valentine to be a hero? That's a question to ask his mentor, savior, and classmate Candy, who decides to take him under her wing.

Cain was living his best life as the leader of CROSS, a gang ruling Zone A, District 4. At 21, thanks to constant cigarettes and booze, he looked older than his years. He didn’t finish college or have a job, but he made a living through “guard fees” from local markets and his shady side business. One night, his life turned upside down when a shooting star crashed through his window, transforming into a cute fairy girl in a pink dress and rabbit hat, who declared herself the Idol-Idol Goddess! Now, Cain has to juggle being a gang leader and a rising idol star. Can he balance both lives without blowing his cover? [RPG System Style. No Harem. Drama. Romance. Face Slapping. Idol. Magical Realism. Urban Setting. Beautiful Female Lead. Strong ML. Smart ML. Handsome ML. Cold ML] XD

It's been a thousand years since the era of god’s have passed and all the gods are asleep in their tomb at the crypt, a young and naive girl, Ivar falls in love with her Uncle, Ragnar, she defies her parents wishes to marry him, believing he's the man holding her heart. Ignoring her mother's warning, Ivar marries Ragnar before fleeing with him to his village. But upon reaching his village, Ivar realized there's more to Ragnar than she thought. Ragnar is not just a man—he’s a wolven, bounds by a dark curse that haunts not just him but his entire tribe. And Ivar, is the key to breaking that curse.

In the stillness of the evening, a sudden, deafening thud shattered the tranquil silence. Zarah’s father, recognizing the uninvited intruders, attempted to flee, only to be seized and brutally beaten by two brawny men. Her mother and sisters watched in horror as their beloved patriarch choked on his own blood. From the shadows, a sinister figure emerged, brandishing a cigarette and cloaked in a woolen coat. "You've ignored my warnings, and now you expect me to show mercy?" He snarled, standing over Zarah's father as he pleaded for his life. "I gave you plenty of time to pay back what you owed. But you ran away with my money, your family, and my cocke." "Please, please, we can work this out!" Zarah's father begged, spitting blood from his battered mouth. The man shook his head, his cruel smirk widening. Too late, amigo," the man sneered. Without hesitation, two gunshots rang out. Zarah's eyes fluttered open, the world a watery blur. What she saw silenced her forever. Her father's head was bashed and bleeding, her mother's stomach torn open. A scream ripped from Zanah's throat, tugging at Zarah's heart. Tears streamed down her face as the horrific realization set in. They were gone.

[Warning: Mature Content] The next morning, Luna was lying on the edge of the bed without clothes. There were Benjamin's teeth marks on Luna's body. Then Luna opened her eyes and when she slowly tried to get up, she felt a sharp pain in her lower body. Luna was feeling so much pain in her body that she was unable to move. When Luna saw all her clothes on the floor and her condition, her eyes widened in surprise. Luna did not remember anything. What happened to her last night? She did not remember anything about what happened to her at the party last night?! Just then Benjamin comes out of the bathroom. Benjamin was wearing only a towel. And his six packs were visible. Fair complexion, deep blue eyes and handsome face! Benjamin was a big businessman! But his body was exactly like a hero. Luna used to work in Benjamin's company, but Luna had never seen Benjamin so closely before. Then seeing Luna, Benjamin comes to the mirror and fixes his hair, then signs a cheque of 10 crores and hands it over to Luna and says, "If you think this is not enough, ask for more." On hearing this from Benjamin, Luna angrily tears the cheque and throws it on Benjamin's face and says, "I don't want your money! Who do you think you are? If you are rich, can you force yourself on someone?" Luna covers herself with a blanket and goes to the bathroom. On hearing this from Luna, Benjamin's face smiles and Benjamin looks at the torn cheque and says, "Crazy girl!" After saying this, Benjamin takes out clothes from the wardrobe and gets ready by wearing a black 3-piece suit. After a while, Luna comes out of the bathroom wearing other clothes. Benjamin was sitting on the sofa, smoking a cigarette and looking at Luna. Luna looked at Benjamin once and tried to open the door to quickly get out of the room but she could not open the door, the door was closed and only Benjamin knew the password to open the door. Then Benjamin gets up from the sofa and comes to Luna and looking into her eyes says. "What is your name?" "I don't tell my name to strangers!" Luna said looking at Benjamin with disgust. Hearing this from Luna, Benjamin comes close to Luna's face and says. "Until you tell me your name, you cannot leave this room!" Hearing this from Benjamin, Luna turned her face to the other side and said. "Luna!" "Luna!" Benjamin said while holding Luna's waist and pulling her towards him. Seeing this, Luna started looking at Benjamin in surprise, then Benjamin opened the lock of the door. When Luna saw the door open, she immediately got away from Benjamin and went out of the room.

Arya, seorang pemuda asal Bali, tanpa sengaja menemukan sebuah pura kuno yang tersembunyi di balik lapisan waktu dan misteri ketika ia sedang memberikan sesajen di pura desa yang selama ini rutin ia datangi. Tertarik oleh kekuatan gaib, ia mendapati sebuah gerbang menuju alam mistis Nusantara, dimensi tempat mitos, legenda, dan sejarah Indonesia saling terhubung. Dipandu oleh roh leluhur dan sosok-sosok enigmatis, Arya memulai perjalanan penuh bahaya melintasi Nusantara. Dari tanah suci Bali hingga candi-candi megah di Jawa dan wilayah lainnya, ia mengungkap rahasia tersembunyi dari tanah airnya sekaligus menemukan takdirnya sebagai penjaga keseimbangan antara dunia manusia dan dunia gaib. Setiap tempat yang Arya kunjungi memperdalam pemahamannya tentang warisan budaya Indonesia dan kekuatan kuno yang tersembunyi, tetapi juga mengungkap retakan pada segel-segel yang melindungi dunia dari kegelapan. Dengan makhluk supranatural yang bangkit dan kekuatan jahat yang mengancam keseimbangan, Arya harus membuka potensi tersembunyinya, memperbaiki segel-segel tersebut, dan menghadapi pertarungan abadi antara cahaya dan kegelapan demi menjaga harmoni kedua dunia.

Hunger is necessary to invoke a desire to eat. Cravings are not necessary, and usually are the trait of a glutton in the making. If you happen to catch the deadly disease of what they call a "Sweet Tooth", I sternly warn you dear reader... don't be salty. It happens to the best of us. Just swallow.

A "Breaking Into Your Heart" Story. Since she's been a little girl, she has known the true nature of men: cunning, shameless, and selfish. The not so trustworthy opposite sex has left a deep mark withing her, something she has been fighting with as boys started to become more and more appealing to her eyes. Cassidy loves her best friend, the reason she's been freaking out lately, as Isabelle has just hooked up with the hottest guy in school. It is all fine now, her best friend was happy, and she was starting to relax about her new brother-in-law seemed like a good person. That, until his hot best friend showed in scene. It was unexpected, like those electric shocks you get when you touch someone out of the blue. They scare the shit out of you, but when you pay close attention, it was only to find that electric balance withing yourself. Will this clash between opposites actually work out?

"Beyond Pain and Loneliness" is a profound and emotional story that explores the lives of several young people marked by their personal experiences, inner struggles, and complex relationships. Through the eyes of Pariz, the protagonist, the dark nuances of a life filled with difficulties are revealed: bad grades, a broken family due to an alcoholic and abusive father, poverty, and the pain of living in a constant struggle for survival. Pariz, accustomed to indifference and pain, seeks to escape her reality through cigarettes while confronting her own emotional emptiness. On the other hand, Lápiz, a girl with a past of abuse and loneliness, has never known love in any form. Her childhood was marked by abuse at her old school and the abandonment of any family figure. Now, with a closed and distrustful personality, she finds it hard to open up to others. She lives in a constant state of distrust, unable to connect with those around her, slowly opening up to new emotions, cherishing them, but also denying them. She constantly fights with herself to accept experiences and learn from them, recalling blocked memories and disturbing experiences, confronting them little by little to discover herself. Each character in the story has their own background and development. Johan, JJ, Joakin, and other companions, all with their own wounds and motivations, play a fundamental role in the growth and transformation of Pariz and Lápiz. As they face their own trials of pain and redemption, their paths intertwine, leading each one to confront what they fear most: their own fears, traumas, and the possibility of finding something as foreign to them as love and acceptance, in a small group of young people wounded in different ways, hiding it to be with others. "Beyond Pain and Loneliness" is a raw and unembellished exploration of the effects of abuse, loneliness, emotional dependency, and the desire to belong. It is a story unafraid to show the darkness of life and the disappointment of any attempt to escape that hole, but it also highlights the sparks of salvation in a poetic way, even if imperfect and filled with scars.

In the dark and glamorous underworld of New York City's high society, where glitter hides deep shadows, reigned Gabino, a 22-year-old mobster. His purple skin and empty eyes reflected his contempt for the world, while the smoke from his cigarette mingled with the cold glow of his Glock. Gabino was a figure who inspired fear and admiration, always on the lookout, always calculating his next move. Ricky, a 17-year-old, tried to navigate the intricate webs of power and secrets that surrounded his life. Known for his bad boy reputation, he was an easy target for rumors. But when he is wrongly accused of assaulting a classmate, Ricky's world begins to crumble. Olivia, the victim's best friend, emerges as his only alibi, and at the same time, an escape from the chaos that threatens to consume him. As Ricky finds himself increasingly drawn to Olivia, the only glimmer of goodness in his turbulent universe, Gabino watches from the shadows, manipulating the fate of those who cross his path. He knows the dark secret that Ricky hides, a secret that could destroy everything. Gabino, with his cold and calculating gaze, knows that it is only a matter of time until everything is revealed. And when it does, it will be he, the unseen conductor of this symphony of chaos and destruction, who will decide the fate of Ricky and Olivia. What will happen when the truth comes out? When the veneer of high society crumbles, revealing the true face of its inhabitants? It is a long fall from the heights to the abyss, where every secret has a price and Gabino, the ruthless villain, is always ready to exact it.

“Let’s make things right now, shall we?” An otaku, socially awkward, 20 years old Airi Shin, was peacefully living her university life, without a hitch. Until her life changed overnight, as she faced an accident on Christmas by a white car running over her. Soon the light before her eyes started to fade away. But when she woke up, she found herself somewhere she wasn’t supposed to be. While she was wondering when and how she landed up there, a man came to her, offering her a chance. To make everything right where it went wrong, and change her fate. Getting to know her entire situation, she met new people, some new situations, and some new feelings bloomed. —————— “That guy is a threat to her, and I will do anything to prevent them from meeting, even if they are fated, to protect her smile,” Ryo swore to himself, while seeing a bright smile on Airi’s face. —————— “I know it might be rude of me now, but can I be your acquaintance once again?” Carter expectantly asked Airi, when the bright moonlight poured over her, making her the most beautiful in the world. —————— “Get the hell out of my sight! Get out! You should’ve been dead all along!” Airi was never bothered by any harsh words, and Shiro was no one to her. Yet somehow, him saying all of this while looking at her with hatred, pierced her heart so badly that she couldn’t stop the tears rolling down her eyes. —————— “I won’t let your lifetimes be filled in despair ever again, I will help you to resolve your regrets in every lifetime, so can it be me?” eyes filled with emotions, Ryo said it to her. And there is this voice, which keeps ringing in her head. A voice so deep, pleading to her every time on her deathbed. “Don’t go! Don’t die on me again!” “I don’t deserve to be by his side, but I want to… and it hurts…” Airi broke into tears, while nature was also harmonizing with her, pouring rain. So many loose ends to tie, so many regrets to resolve. Amidst all of this, will Airi be able to make her life better? Will she be able to deal with the unknown yet oddly familiar events unfolding before her? In between all of this, will their love really bloom? Or it will dry out before that, and fade away in the pages of their lives? —————— Yosh, y'all! This is my very first attempt to write something down. And it’s totally my imaginary world, where I used a tid-bits of reality, so if anything hurts or triggers you, allow me to let you know that whatever I did here, totally for the sake of my story, and of course no harm intended. Caution alert! There are multiple male leads, but who would be the main lead that is the question! Say it love triangle, rectangle, pentangle, whatever you fit ;-; *The cover photo is something I found and edited according to my choice and preferences, so definitely credits to the rightful owner!* Join my discord: https://discord.gg/22JepJWX4D IG: @namcandy101 FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100073239561050 (Search Nam Candy)

Jade Eadwald is a peculiar teenager, living with neglectful, multi-billionaire parents who hoard a load of shady secrets, and a dark past they would do anything to keep their only daughter from finding out. The Eadwald's move from house to house every year, constantly attempting to leave their past behind. But this fall, they have decided to move back to London, where it all began, for reasons unknown, and Jade is in for a school term she might not survive through. Jade is set to join a school called 'Bloodstone Academy' for the fall term, and unknown to her, behind the ancient stone-walls of the castle, lies a whole new, dark and dangerous world she will inevitably come to be a part of. 'The Vampires of Ruin' have come to reside within the walls of Bloodstone Academy, and they seem to be on the hunt for something, or rather, someone important. The Blood Prophecy that was once told a hundred years ago has been retold by another witch from the Almathea coven, and vampires all over the world have grown agitated. Tension that's been building up for a century is at its peak, and The Vampires of Ruin are relentless in their search for the one the Prophecy speaks of. Until Jade walks into the hallways of Bloodstone Academy on an early September autumn morning, with a cold, indifferent expression on her stunning face. Wild-haired, dark-skinned with a mysterious, radiant beauty that makes the world swoon, Jade quickly catches the attention of everyone in Bloodstone Academy. But especially that of two vampires; Vasilis Wang and Roman Augustus. Suddenly finding herself trapped in the webs of a dangerous love triangle, Jade realizes the boys she's falling for are not human, and her new school is no regular high-school either. Something bigger than all of them, and the affections they've come to harbor for one another is brewing just beneath the surface of their collective consciousness, and Jade seems to be the sole catalyst to a disastrous event that will come to threaten the existence of all Vampires. Bloody, dark secrets are suddenly being dug out of graves and tombstones, and the Eadwalds' family secrets seem to be right in the mix, too. Will Jade survive being in the center of so much turmoil and destruction? Or will her heart be able to bear loving two immortals she might end up having to destroy? WARNING: This book contains mature content. [see trigger warnings below!] Trigger warnings: Mature content. Use of profanity, cigarettes, weed and implied alcohol abuse. Strong depictions of mental illnesses [depression, anxiety, undiagnosed bipolar disorder, etc.] Torture. [Explicit descriptions of torture techniques/devices] Explicit and grotesque descriptions of murder/death. Explicit descriptions of blood and gore. Non-explicit mentions of grooming and rape. Mentions of self-harm/suicide. Depictions of self-harm/suicide attempts/suicidal ideations.

"Margaret, you're the older sister, you have to give in to the younger one." In her whole life, those words clung like a curse to Margaret. Whether it was her beloved teddy bear, pretty dresses, Halloween candies, or parental love, if Elizabeth asked, she had to unconditionally yield them all up to her. Since young, Elizabeth had weighed down on Margaret like an enormous mountain and suffocated her. Fortunately she still had a boyfriend who had loved her for six years—Amster, the pack alpha. "You will be my wife and the future luna of the pack," He promised. Until the day when she and her sister was turning 18 years old, and Amster's lover and fated mate turned out to be her twin sister Elizabeth! Margaret watched as Amster, who had said he loved her, passionately kissed with Elizabeth, and announced Elizabeth as the luna without a second thought. The only emotional sustenance Margaret possessed crumbled; once again, what belonged to her had been snatched away by Elizabeth. What's worse, Amster even asked Margaret to entertain the guests. All because Elizabeth knew nothing except how to wheedle and dress herself up. Unable to refuse the request of her former lover, Margaret agreed to this...

Being the pack defect is bad enough. Getting REJECTED? By your own fated mate? Yeah. THAT is a whole new level of low. Ava Grey is the pack defect, a wolfless shifter. She struggles through life with the vague dream of freedom. Her opportunity comes when she's suddenly informed that she will be attending the Lunar Gala, an annual ball for young adult shifters to find their fated mates. And she finds him. He's beautiful and intense, and his kisses send desire through her veins like a drug. Until he REJECTS her. Ava isn't about to go back to her dreary life. She escapes and forges a new identity far from her pack, and far from her alpha mate. She makes new friends and is even forcefully adopted by a hilarious husky. But just as she settles in and finds happiness, strange things begin to happen... Her husky has been holding secrets. She's hearing whispers that shifter packs all over are looking for her. And she can smell a familiar scent in her apartment, which makes no sense at all... because the man it belongs to rejected her. DECEMBER 2024 NOTE-- Author has a broken hand and updates are slower than normal. Deepest apologies. Trying to get updates more normalized again!! --------- This is a wolf shifter romance with multiple triggers that like to waltz hand in hand with all the dark themes through a meadow of dead flowers. In this book you will find the highest of highs and the lowest of lows. Laugh, cry, rage; you can do them all as you follow Ava in the rather perilous journey of being a wolf shifter in this generation of werewolf romance. There are R18 scenes sprinkled throughout this book like candy popping out of a pinata. Please read responsibly. ------- AUTHOR DISCORD: https://discord.com/invite/ApNZDux8kj

Xu Ye, who traveled to a parallel world, was participating in a singing variety show. He thought he was going to have a round trip, but he awakened to a [whole entertainment system]. As long as you continue to work hard, you can earn points for lottery draws. The prizes include various entertainment works and various props on the earth. Since then, the entertainment industry has gained a big star with a wrong style. A well-known director: “I admit that Xu Ye’s acting skills are definitely second to none in the industry, but he really has some mental problems. I hope he can go to the hospital for a check-up. Can you imagine someone drinking Coke from a tall glass on the set?” A certain singing queen: “My family, who knows? Xu Ye is so speechless. Last time he drove me and a few female friends. He wanted to smoke a cigarette in the car. I told him not to smoke when there were girls in the car. He actually Let’s get out of the car and drive away.” A certain top star said: “I have explained many times about the last time Xu Ye and I were photographed by the paparazzi in the same room. He really pulled me into bed to look at his new luminous watch. If I lied, Just let me collapse my house where I am.” Xu Ye fan: “I admit that my brother has some mental problems, but he didn’t break the law!” Xu Ye, a mudslide in the entertainment industry, doesn’t play by the rules, it’s legal, but he’s sick. This book is also called: “Who taught you to sing like this!” (NOT MINE)

New book is out: The Beast Tamer Is A Slime ------------ Suddenly becomes a mafia boss in a superpowers world and you are only 3 years old?! Ainsley Sloan, a 20-year-old avid anime lover, suddenly transmigrated into a body of a toddler. The father eloped with a woman, and the mother was just a surrogate mom. The two left behind their 3-years-old baby girl to rule over a mid-sized mafia family! No, this can't be! Ainsley was forced to embrace the abandoned Sloan Family and bring their family to the top of the dangerous mafia world– else she died. But, worry not! With the power of ultimate luck, the help of her loyal subordinates, and the protection of her cats-becoming-human, Ainsley will kick any enemies coming her way! A late encounter with a certain system even paved a flowery path for her. With its help, Ainsley will be the best mafia boss, and an extraordinary one! When other mafia bosses smoke cigarettes, Ain has choco Pocky stuck in her mouth. When other bosses swirl their glass of red wine, Ain blows her cup of hot milk! When other bosses blow their gun after a fight...Ain changes her diaper. Watch the baby take over the mafia world with her unique baby charm! 7 years later. A certain shrewd mini boss: "Ain, how about becoming my fiancee?" The boy five years older than the toddler waved a limited edition BL pillow case as a bribe. A certain system: kiddo, accept his proposal! sucks his money! Wtf you two. Fiancee your a*s!! I'm only 10! PS: If you expect fast-paced bad*ss FL, face-slapping & heroic deed in the first 100 chapters, this book might be not to your taste _____ Ancient/modern setting books: 1. The Dragon Prince's Wife is a Translator (completed)  2. The CEO's Office Boy is a Girl (completed)  Baby protagonist series: 1. I Become Baby Mafia Boss (completed) 2. I Always Become A Baby! (quick transmigration, completed) Dating sim game book: 1. Mr CEO, Move On! (Dropped because of system issue not allowing to update more chapters after accidentally changing book status to completed) Follow my Instagram: @zehell2218 & @willhem_l Discord server: https://discord.gg/axqNyHv