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“Can I trust that your feelings won't impact this?” he asked, staring at her with a menacing intensity. “I'm here for the job. You require someone to play a role, and I simply need payment. This is strictly a business deal. Let's both wear our brightest smiles," she replied, maintaining a serene expression not flinching a bit at the intensity of his stare. *** “What if a client develops feelings for you?” he inquired. Venessa's heart skipped a beat at his words but she was still able to maintain her composure. “My job forbids it, as long as I'm bound by the contract,” she murmured, just audible enough for him to hear. *** Vanessa, an ordinary college student, lands a job at an escort rental agency after losing her previous one in an unfortunate incident. There, she encounters Jayden, a successful CEO seeking a rental girlfriend who won't fall for him, as he's still enamoured with his celebrity partner. However, despite his intentions, Jayden ends up falling in love first because he can't help but fall for her charms. As their professional arrangement becomes increasingly complicated, both must grapple with their growing feelings and the boundaries of their business relationship. Will Jayden accept his newfound emotions, and will Venessa remain strictly professional or succumb to love? *** This book has a little element of fantasy as the male lead comes from a secret clan of immortals. Seat back a enjoy how mysteries are unravelled and our Ml and Fl fall in love.

Two wondrous fruits, one for immortality, the other for strength. After swallowing them, Chu Ning traveled to another world to cultivate the path of immortality. Within a thousand years, Chu Ning said, "Thanks to the wondrous fruit, praise the wondrous fruit, brother awesome." A thousand years later, Chu Ning reflected, "Thank oneself, praise oneself, the struggle is the most beautiful." In this other world, Chu Ning had three famous sayings: The first, "Not driven by profit, one may miss some opportunities, but will never suffer a loss." Secondly, "longevity is just about living a life, so why not take life seriously from the beginning." Thirdly, "if you can get along, you can get along. If you can't get along, you can negotiate. If you can't negotiate, you should kill someone in the downwind of the wind, this way, the ashes can be scattered cleaner…"

During the demon-summoning ceremony, Aiwass finally recalled his past life's memories. This should be an online game that his family's company had released and operated for six years. Now, his foster father was the leader of the latest version's antagonist organization. He would expose his identity six years later, hesitate and then defect from the protagonist's side. Ultimately, because he decided to take a fatal strike meant for the player character, he was killed by his upright older brother in a transitional CG without even a chance to enter the main content. ——But the problem was not too significant. Aiwass also knew many secret advancement routes exclusive to the player character, as well as the Nurturing Secret Sequel regulations of the various Paths. He believed he could reverse his unfortunate fate…… So now there was only one issue left. "According to the original plot, shouldn't I have been rescued by the protagonist before this lousy ceremony even began?" Tied to the ceremonial altar as a sacrifice, Aiwass fell into contemplation. —————— Keywords: Victorian Fantasy, Amber Flow

After bravely saving the drowning school belle, Lin Chen accidentally gained a popularity system. He farmed good fields, mastered medical skills, possessed X-ray vision, trampled on dandies, and professionally beat down all sorts of dissenters, all while arrogantly and domineeringly paving his way to become the Super Strong Little Divine Farmer.

The Divine Doctor's soul transmigrated into a female-dominated dynasty, where the original owner had an infamous reputation for cruelty and left behind a mess. Her house was empty, the thatched cottage leaked rain, and the grain bin was already bottoming out. Faced with her handsome husband and then glancing at her own homely appearance, she dashed on the grand avenue toward becoming a Steel Teeth Rabbit! Dare to covet her husband? Beat them up, there's nothing that can't be solved with fists! If there is, just keep on beating! Poor? Utilize Medical Skill, fragrances, textiles, fine food, wineries, get into business, open shops, hire workers, but wait a minute... Why does one after another always make a fuss about running away from home? Good, this time she'll be the one to skip out and let him worry, hmph!

[Cure for the Defiant] Having returned from his cultivation, Tang Ye mixed into the urban life, possessing both medical knowledge and martial arts skills, he could save the common folk and beat the brutes!

What will happen when a creature of water tie a knot with a normal girl just for a mission.The contract connects them fakely but they have a true dream,heart beat and emotional connection.Will they end up with the mission or will something magical happens that will change everything!!!

Liu Yang's life used to revolve around a few simple truths: If the king crab wasn't fresh enough to pinch him back, it wasn't worth eating. Kobe beef? Only the finest cuts would grace his plate. And don't even think about uncorking a bottle of French wine that wasn't old enough to run for president. But then fate hit the cosmic snooze button, and Liu Yang woke up in a parallel universe where his platinum credit card was about as useful as a screen door on a submarine. Michelin-starred restaurants? Ha! He couldn't even afford the valet parking. Kobe beef? More like "look but don't touch, peasant." As if that wasn't bad enough, he'd been reincarnated as the owner of a hole-in-the-wall diner where burning a simple egg was considered a culinary triumph. Just when Liu Yang was resigning himself to a lifetime of serving up gastronomic atrocities... Enter the System. The Duplication System, to be exact. How's it work? Simple. Stare at someone for three seconds, copy their skills, profit. Rinse and repeat until you've collected more abilities than a Swiss Army knife. But this isn't just a story about a chef leveling up faster than a video game protagonist on a Red Bull binge. Oh no, this is a tale of a trust fund baby determined to conquer the multiverse, one hair-brained scheme at a time.

A man was on his way home with his friend when suddenly, he spotted a catgirl cosplayer who made his heart skip a beat. She was so beautiful and elegant that he fell in love at first sight. But something felt off—he couldn’t recall seeing her in any anime, manga, or games he had ever come across. Confused, he asked his friend standing next to him. To his shock, his friend’s response sent chills down his spine: "Huh? What catgirl? What are you talking about?" Suddenly, a truck came barreling toward the girl. Without thinking, the man rushed to save her. In the end, both were hit by the truck. Now, the man finds himself reincarnated in another world—in the body of the very catgirl he had seen. But... who is this girl? How is she related to the dungeons that keep popping up in the new world? Read to find out. ---------------------------------- Warning: - This story is gender-bender and yuri, meaning girls having sexual relationships with each other (MC and FL). There are also vividly described sex scenes that may not be suitable for everyone. - The overall tone is mostly cute, but some chapters can get really, really dark. - Slow burn. It will take time until the girls hit the dungeons. Join Discord: https://discord.gg/x3tvS2b4

You are going to be reincarnated in the oldest story to save the lives of the Knights from their death. You have to skip their lives from dying whether it takes them to leave from Human-Demon and Vampire Domination Race and live peacefully. Make sure to complete your task otherwise your World will collapse.

My hero harem was cucked-corrupted ending. [Picking up from chapter 275] Netorare-Incest-Heavy Netorare-Corruption-Impregnation-Humiliation-Dark How much is the hero willing sacrifice to beat the demon king.

A young man in his 20s was hit by a truck and reincarnated without a system how will he survive in this new world. There will be harem in this story obviously there will be lemon with some romance and possible gender benders for the freaks out there I'm not judging I like it too. There will be time skips and the world will progress from ancient times to modern life and alternate worlds and MCs children will also grow up and his descendants will also be featured but won't have much screen time hope you enjoy.

Yure Aure, a speedrunner known for his absurd stunts and record-breaking runs, thought he had mastered every shortcut, every glitch, and every impossible skip across all the notorious games that were thought as incredibly hard to beat. That is until one fateful day when his biggest glitch hurls him into an entirely different reality—a world that feels eerily like one of his RPG campaigns but without the luxury of quick saves or resets. [Congratulations! "Speedrun" System Achieved.] [Do Any 100% Speedrun of Any Categories to Gain New "Speedrun" Abilities] [Ultimate Goal: Speedrun the World's Ending!] Armed with his gamer instincts and a knack for spotting exploits in reality itself, Yure would navigate a world of monsters, dungeons, and rival adventurers while being somewhat overpowered for the challenges of this fantasy world with that System. As he speeds through quests, accidentally breaks the world's laws, and leaves baffled enemies and allies in his wake, Yure learns that life, much like speedrunning, is all about timing and taking a leap of faith. Can Yure "any%" his way to the top of this world's leaderboard, or will he finally face a game over he can't undo? *** Joining the WSA 2025 Competition. I'll be very thankful if you could support the book with Vote/Power Stones and Constructive Reviews. It'll be a daily upload of 1 or 2 Chapters. 100 Power Stones = 1 Bonus Chapter 500 Power Stones = 3 Bonus Chapter 1000 Power Stones = 5 Bonus Chapter

How much is the hero willing sacrifice to beat the demon king. Netorare-Incest-Revenge

A companies first Biological Weapon AI goes rogue creating huge amounts of chaos in Liceint. The AI soon escapes while obtaining biomass from a few people and enter Derian Town. Levi a fifteen year old boy skipping school entered a forest that was said to be off limits by the government, when a guard found him he was silenced. That is when a sentient cube appeared in his vision and the next thing he knew he was back at home. And now Levi terrible fate begins.

Nightmares are real. Monsters appeared out of no where. Terroizing the entire world. Until certain people began to disappear, they returned with mysterious powers and the ability to beat these monsters. Noah Gray was not one of those people. Or was he?

When the main character finishes a game his friends recommend to play (by force). He ends up stuck in the game being stuck in the character he played as, an then he’s force to change the fates of that world. Will he be able to come back to beat the s**t out of he’s friends?

As the world greeted the coming of a new year, our MC has been whisked through the passage of time back to the presumed time of the Big Bang. One way or another he survived the ordeal and became part of the Earth, by being its Core. (Warning* Actually the story will have bits and pieces of history mixed in with fantasy chunks and just a different story to anything else that I know of. Having the main start of the story at the beginning of the 21st century with time skips. I will try to avoid it as much as I can but yeah, no promises.)

Have you ever felt the world just stop, your heart skipping a beat, and time slowing down with just one look at someone? That is exactly what happened to the prince in In a Hunt for the Enthusiast. There he stood, entranced. She was glorious and beyond anything he had ever seen: moonlight skin, lips dabbled with the barest tinge of crimson, eyes.eyes that could rival the beauty of nature itself. The princess was perfect, and at this moment, the prince's heart was no longer his. But wait-intriguing, isn't it? Who is this enchanting woman who has so easily be-spelled the prince? And who is this prince? What about him? Are they opposites, or is there something that connects them more than people might notice? These are just the start. In a Hunt for the Enthusiast, the book is not merely a tale of mystery but of discovery, secrets, and unexpected connections. Each page peels back layers of their worlds, revealing not only who they are but why their meeting will change everything. So, dear reader, ready to uncover the truth? Dive into the story and let it take you on a thrilling ride. I promise-you're going to love it! Until the next chapter update: keep reading, keep loving, and most importantly, stay curious.

basically our Protagonist made a Mazinger ZERO on steroids Build from the Lt Ourmouv Worm CYOA and is now in TYPE Moon and must beat ORT

This is the story of Skipper, who ventures into space, searching to kill The King Of The Universe, and his 10 guardians, to avenge his Parents death. He builds a crew of warriors, across the 3 galaxys, but can even the best warriors across the galaxys beat "Him"? Find out, and follow Skippers journey to save the universe.

"Eclipsed Realms: Chronicles of the Veilborn" Seventeen-year-old Kael Veyrin has always felt like an outsider in his quiet village, haunted by the mysterious disappearance of his mother and plagued by dreams of a world that doesn't exist. But when he stumbles upon an ancient journal filled with cryptic runes, his life takes an unexpected turn. The journal is a key to The Veil, a mystical realm teetering on the edge of destruction. Drawn into a world of shadowy creatures, enigmatic guardians, and powerful shards that hold the essence of balance, Kael discovers a truth that shatters his reality—he is Veilborn, a rare soul bound to both worlds. Joined by his loyal but skeptical best friend, Aryn, Kael must navigate the ever-changing landscapes of The Veil, battling deadly foes and uncovering secrets about his mother’s fate. As they seek the seven shards needed to restore balance, they face impossible trials, malevolent forces, and a darkness that threatens not only The Veil but also their own world. In a race against time, Kael must embrace his destiny, wield the light within him, and unravel the mystery of the Veil’s ancient power. But with every step closer to the truth, the shadows grow stronger—and not everyone can be trusted. Will Kael and Aryn be able to piece together the shattered realms before the darkness consumes everything? Or will the cost of their journey prove too great to bear? "Eclipsed Realms: Chronicles of the Veilborn" is a tale of friendship, sacrifice, and self-discovery, set in a world where light and shadow are forever intertwined.

The "Real Game" is this game, the world itself. There, shut-ins strive day in and day out without knowing why they are the target of attacks. The real reason might actually be the fact that there is an open competition in this world. A battle royal of some sort and shut-ins are the strongest players that can beat them. That is why this is a "Real Game Shut-in".

In the year 2115, a supernatural event occurred that gave half of the population abilities. Skip ahead a couple decades, there was a girl named Akari. She was the daughter of the strongest person on the planet. Everything was going smoothly until her family split apart because of unknown reasons. From there, a whole bunch events occur that make her stronger. Many people will try to keep her from reaching her goal. Will she overcome it or give in?

This world is built on power, greed and vengeance. How can someone freshly freed from their boredom react and adapt in this new world. (sorry I don’t know how to write one of these (╥_╥) but please read and try your beat to enjoy it this did take a while to write. )

In a world where the gates of Hell opened, a group of heroes closed them after they beat the guardian, but one of the heroes got trapped inside. What will happen in his adventure to escape Hell? Find out by reading Hell's Gluttony.

I spent years avoiding poetry, and what happens? Got me when I least expected it. Born after seeing a tv programme. Pushed by a need to escape from writing that epic. Reflexes to landscapes, skyscapes and flowers: Reflexes to music that stirs the beat. Dances. A Poetry Collection.

I've lived for god's knows how long and god knows how long I'll live. Not that I took anything serious in my life, but why is this girl making my heart skip a beat. I mean I'm a vampire and she's a human. Can I or can I not....

Cassian's heart skips a beat when the girl he secretly admires, Isabella Rose, suddenly declares herself his girlfriend. She's a captivating mystery, adored by him yet seemingly invisible to everyone else. As their relationship blossoms, strange occurrences and unsettling questions arise, leading Cassian on a journey to unravel the truth behind her secrets and face the consequences of their undeniable connection.