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"I want you to get married, Michael. I want you to find a suitable bride and settle down, and I want it done within the next 24 hours.” He is in search of a bride. He wants her in 24 hours. He could lose all he has if he doesn't. “You are crazy, this is just an act for the movie, 'Marry Me, Miss’.” She is a washed up actress. She has too many problems in her life. But she didn't expect to be married again. When Micheal Alista got an ultimatum to get married in 24 hours or lose all he had, he knew the only way to make that happen was to either kidnap a bride or force a bride to marry him. And this didn't sit right well with Alaina Green, especially after she realises she was going to have a baby for a man she totally loathes.

Life is stressful. Oriental mystery jokes to de-stress.

In Indian mythology, the Three Aspects Deity suppressed the current age. Many Immortals cursed all the gods. Asuras, after millennia of arduous cultivation, would always attack the Heavenly Realm and beat up the Heavenly Emperor upon receiving a boon. "Arduous cultivation, receiving boons, beating up the Heavenly Emperor, why is Indian mythology always like this? I'm the one who gets beaten and suffers; I quit!" Indra, who had reincarnated as the Heavenly Emperor, was furious. And so... "Whoever loves being the Heavenly Emperor, be my guest; I'm not going to work!" Indra said. "Hey, hey, hey, the script isn't supposed to go like this," the Destroyer God Shiva said, full of question marks. "You've performed great meritorious deeds in the past. This position of the Heavenly Emperor is rightfully yours. If not, there will be chaos in the world!" the Protector God Vishnu said anxiously. "No, Heavenly Emperor, I'll give you a boon. Go quickly and beat up the Asura!" the Creator God Brahma spoke thus.

No matter how twisted the world becomes, humans will always remain humans. In the face of their doom edging closer, their greed doubles instead of fading away. Their selfishness is unwavering—they simply want everything, even at the cost of endangering those closest to them. For that is the truth of humanity. So, if everything is linked to iniquities and sins, then unlike them, I won’t shy away from these possibilities—I will embrace them. --- Synopsis: Kael, a young man from Earth—a dimension renowned for its technological advancements and brilliant minds—returns on a tour sponsored by his school. But fate has other plans. A Dimensional wave crashes into Earth, mutating the entire world into a grotesque landscape of unexplored horrors. Those who survived the dimensional impact awakened to newfound strengths, while those who didn’t perished—or worse—transformed into monstrosities far more fearsome than any beast. The world has returned to the law of the food chain. The strong will endure and rule, while the weak are devoured. Kael must cling to his sanity and navigate this nightmarish new world with a mission: to protect all he has left. But things take a darker turn when the system he acquired reveals an unexpected and horrifying backlash: {Consume human flesh} {Or perish within the next 24 hours} The clock is ticking, and Kael is left to grapple with an impossible choice that could seal his fate—or his humanity.

Aria and Ivy are twin sisters whose father has gone missing for three years. They have left no stone unturned to find him, but all in vain. In an unusual encounter, a business tycoon, Noah Allen Carter, falls in love with Aria. Meanwhile, Ivy approaches Joshua Martin, who is a friend of Noah, to help find her father and in the process falls for his charms. What happens when the sisters find that the people they love are the ones behind their misery? ............................................................................................ "Ivy, sweetheart. Please come back. I love you." Joshua cried holding her hand. However, there was no response from her. "Ivy, please say something. Don't be like this." Joshua kissed her hand, but Ivy had long made up her mind. Only a miracle could make her come back to him. ............................................................................................ "I hate you, Noah," she shouted. "I love you, Aria," he replied, pulling her towards him. "No, you don't." "Yes, I do. Falling in love with you is the best thing that ever happened to me. I will always love you; today and forever." ............................................................................................ Readers can join my discord server to know more about the book. Discord: https://discord.gg/rPCgMp9MCH Disclaimer: The cover picture does not belong to me. Editing is under progress.

Lin Xiao, the primordial Starforge Sovereign and creator of the Nine Heavens, is done with eternal divinity. Bored of cosmic responsibilities, she seals her godhood into a jade hairpin and crashes into the modern mortal world for a millennium-long vacation. Now posing as a “delicate, porcelain-doll idol” in the Captial, she’s embraced her new life of absurd stardom—eating spicy hotpot, being mischievous on social media, and reducing every villain’s grand scheme into a slapstick punchline. But immortality is so last eon. When rogue cultivators, jealous influencers, and a certain flustered CEO mistake her fragile façade for weakness, Zhiyao unleashes her divine shenanigans with glee.

The lawyer called Andile in City of Cape Town leads a gang and lives under the shade of a lawyer. Andile loves a woman who is a daughter of the leader of opposite gang and the woman who is Tessie loves the best friend of Andile who is Hardin. Hardin doesn't know anything about his best friend and they are living in one house. Andile lives seeking revenge of his family after being killed with the father of Tessie and he doesn't know that Tessie is the daughter of his enemy. The brother of Andile is a police who hustle to revenge through law while investigating the drugs sellers in South Africa and among ot the drugs sellers is Andile.

"You know what deku... it dosen't matter how much the world hurts us... it dosen't give us the right to harm innocent... be a hero- no be a symbol, a symbol for prosperity" The boy lying on the beach with his eye bloodied and burned with rain the bloodied boy smiles at his own pain. "A pinky promise it is hehe he" even though blood flowed, smile never left his face. A story about 2 quirkless children who wanted to be hero, 1 prevailed and OTHER, HE CHANGED, and change is what he or YOU want. Even though the world forced him to become a monster he didn't let his friend become one, for the one named JIN Is not a villain and certainly not a HERO! A monster with the power and secrets of One. Welcome to my WORLD! Welcome in the roots of my nightmare. MHA X Monster hunter. What to expect : Before you dive into points just read this - if you felt that the org ending was bad then this for you, if you are someone who wants or like well developed side character, like their pov or the story following them this is for you, if you thought that some part of org was not realistic then let me tell this is really for you. Even though the mc (jin) will not Struggle externally his struggle is internal. The story has dark theme, if you believe you are mature enough to handle heavy topics WHICH WE WILL DEEP DIVE INTO then your welcome. . . .i am Crimson emperor. 1. Smart and realistic MC WARNING! because of his past life the mc has some base like 50/100 the story part that revolve around him will be his character development, his decisions and how he control and grow his power. he is like lesser jhon wick returning to the world 2. Lots of training and thinking for other character and everything in between. 3. A lot of original arcs, there will butterfly effects, that's obvious right? ----There will be a whole non canon storyline (places) (character )and stuff, that will affect main storyline. YES MAJOR monster hunter world and it's elements will be included LATER but (not guaranteed) with but i need your opinions on that. MC doesn't know everything about MHA, only few major points, he has only watched anime till season 4 long time ago! and some short randomly.

‼️MATURE CONTENT ‼️ Who has never dreamt to live a life of castle, even if it is just for an hour, That’s what happened to Amber-ruby. Amber-ruby discovered that her friend and colleague Duncan has lied on his identity. He’s the prince of a far away country. Duncan revealed to her that he did it for his sister whom is sick and who want to live a normal life for the 72h left for her to live. Duncan remarks the great ressemblance between his sister and amber-ruby, and asked her if they can change their lifestyle for 72h. Amber-ruby did not hesitate “it’s just for 72h , what bad can happen to me in a castle” she said. But to her great surprise the reason that Duncan gave to her was totally false, he lied. Amber-ruby is now into something that she couldn’t get off.. ‼️The cover is not mine‼️ Credit to the person that owns the drawing‼️

Narrator: Today is the day when the whole world is going to change for the better. But there will be challenges ahead for everyone but as long as they stick together then nothing is impossible.

From the outside, Hannah Summerfield looks like your average office lady; always complaining about her boss to Rebecca, her best friend and co-worker, never being late to or from work, and preferring to spend her weekends at home binge-watching her favorite drama series on Netflix. But she has a secret that she doesn't want to reveal to anyone other than Rebecca, including Richard Clark, her boyfriend and CEO of the company where she has worked for years. She didn't want Richard to know her other identity as Scarlett, owner and most popular dominatrix of the biggest BDSM club in town. The question is, how long will she keep it hidden from Richard, who starts to get suspicious of her and thinks that she is having a romantic relationship with another man behind his back?

Ray, the direct heir of the Primordial Imperial Family, is betrayed by the one person he trusted most, his beloved girlfriend. Consumed by heartbreak and despair, he dies in the depths of madness, never even realizing that she was forced into her actions. She had her own reasons, but it was too late for Ray to understand. With his final breath, he curses his past love: "If there is a next life, I wish I never fall in love with you... No, I would never. I don't even want to see your face again." And just like that, Ray dies. However, his death was not the end. Reborn in the lower planes, Ray finds himself trapped in a body that cannot cultivate an unintended consequence of the forbidden ritual he performed in his final moments. He is cursed to never rise through the cultivation realms, to never break free from the cycle of reincarnation. This is exactly what he wanted: freedom from the endless pursuit of power, a life free from cultivation. But fate has other plans. He finds himself in a monster-infested jungle, with nothing but his mortal body to survive. Out of sheer frustration, he feels as though his life is over before it began. But just then… --- "Ding! Congratulations, host. The system is online. Apologies for the 19-year delay..." --- A voice echoes in his mind, and Ray’s entire world shifts. The Monster Fusion System activates. --- System Functions: 1. Monster Fusion Level 1: - Combine two monsters of the same gender and cultivation level. - Fusion results in a higher-level monster with combined traits and powers. - Rat Qi Refinement Level + Hen Qi Refinement Level = Rathawk Foundation Establishment - Basilisk Initial Divinity + Hydra Initial Divinity = Basilhydra Spirit Severing - Manticore Initial Deity + Leviathan Initial Deity = Mantheath Ultimate Deity --- But there’s more. --- "Ding! The training function has been activated…" The system activates the Automatic Cultivation function, allowing Ray to train without effort: - Level 1: 2x basic speed for 24 hours (costs 10 spirit stones) - Level 2: 4x basic speed for 24 hours(forever )(costs 100 spirit stones) - Level 8: 128x basic speed for 24 hours (costs 100 million spirit stones) --- But the system doesn’t stop there. It continues to evolve, offering even greater power, with the potential for automatic skill training and limitless enhancements. Reading till now...go on you are interested man... enjoy

She moved to withdraw from his hold but he pulled her back. ''Please don't go. Not today. I can't bare that today.'' he pleaded, his eyes filled with desperation. She paused, and the weight of the day's emotions and decisions seemed to tilt the balance between reason and impulse.

Beaten to a pulp day by day, exploited, manipulated and forced to live day by day like a slave to the bullies at school. With no hope of revenge, Davis only hoped he could finally shut his eyes forever but even that was not granted to him. Fed up with his life he decides to take a crazy risk "since they don't want to grant me rest then I'll grant them." He finally took revenge at the expense of his life only to be brought back as the abandoned son of the most notorious mafia boss in the entire world. To others being a mafia boss's son may be cool but Davis was the abandoned son of the mafia boss, even bottom tier street gangs had more recognition than him and to top it off he had to take care of his abandoned mother. but fate didn't forget to give him a cheat to get started. After alot of twist and turns, watch as Davis turns from a regular youngster to the ruler of mafia.

Yun Xi happened to need to get a pair of glasses, and then she encountered a "free clinic" held by a big hospital. As a poor student whose wallet was even emptier than her face by the end of each month, when coming across such a good thing that cost nothing, of course she would go there gladly. However, when Yun Xi was trapped in the hospital area as if haunted by ghosts and saw the hospital management regulations in an instant, she painfully and remorsefully realized that something free was indeed the most expensive. The free clinic in the hospital indeed didn't cost money, but it cost lives.

He thought for a moment and asked casually, "How long do you sleep every day now?" 　　Zhang Yu: “Five hours.” 　　The interviewer asked in surprise: "Five hours?" 　　"Since primary school, the average sleep duration of our students has never exceeded two hours a day. And the outstanding graduates of previous years basically did not sleep at all." 　　"You actually sleep five hours a day, which means you study three hours less than others. In nine years, the difference is nearly 10,000 hours..."

When Michael reluctantly agrees to help the sultry and mysterious Miss Calvin tidy her garden, he expects nothing more than long hours under the scorching summer sun. But as the days heat up, so does the tension between them. Miss Calvin is confident, provocative, and uncomfortably alluring for Michael, who's barely coming into his own as a young adult. What begins as innocent neighborly favors soon spirals into a web of forbidden desire, blurred boundaries, and thrilling fantasies that Michael can’t escape. Navigating his feelings for the unattainable Lucy and the intoxicating Miss Calvin, Michael faces a scorching dilemma between the dreams of youth and the allure of experience. In this tale of seduction, secrets, and irresistible chemistry, every boundary is tested. But will giving in to temptation cost Michael more than just his innocence?

After the death of Theo, a popular and reform-minded leader of one of the seven great houses, the kingdom is thrown into turmoil. Theo’s death, staged to look like an assassination, is part of his plan to bring democracy to the empire. As the country mourns, his brother, Noe, discovers letters revealing Theo’s plot to overthrow the monarchy.

At exactly 12:00 AM, people vanish without a trace. At 4:00 PM, they reappear, confused, decayed, and marked by an unnatural stench. Within days, they die. As this chilling pattern spreads across the city, a team of investigators struggles to uncover the truth behind the disappearances. The case grows darker as they delve into a web of secrets—cults, forbidden rituals, and a mysterious figure known only through whispers. Every clue leads them deeper into despair, as the mastermind behind the disappearances stays one step ahead, erasing evidence and misdirecting their efforts. Unbeknownst to them, the answers they seek lie with a kind, unassuming doctor, always ready to help yet hiding a sinister secret. Beneath his gentle demeanor lies the truth about the disappearances—and the devastating reason he chose his victims. As time runs out, the investigators must confront not only the necromancer’s cunning but also the harsh reality that some horrors are born from love twisted by loss. Can they stop the disappearances before the city succumbs to despair, or will they fall prey to the necromancer’s ultimate plan? Perfect for fans of slow-burning mysteries and dark psychological thrillers, Hour Revival is a gripping tale of obsession, deception, and the lengths one will go to defy death.

[CONTAINS MATURE CONTENT!! ] (At least read the first fifteen chapters before tossing it aside) . Anna Sui woke up from her drunken state to see her boyfriend cheating on her with her best friend on the eve of their wedding. Anna was so heartbroken that she ran out of the house, but due to an unfortunate turn of event, she had a one night stand with a complete stranger. . EXCERPTS, "Anna where are you I've been trying to call you for hours now, why are you ignoring my calls?" Her frown deepened. "Leave me alone Mack you can keep being with Nari I don't care." She yelled. "Oh please stop it Anna. You're my girlfriend and I demand to know. Don't tell me you're with another man Ann. Did you forget today's our wedding" Before Anna could say a word her phone got snatched away from her. "She's mine now. If you call or disturb what's mine from now on, be ready to rot in hell." He hunged up and tossed the phone aside. . (IN THE CUPID'S QUILL COMPETITION. Support book by adding it to library, voting with power stone, gifting golden tickets and normal gift.)

Clothstain is a world that is empowered by sexual enlightenment, by understanding one sexual fetish, or sexual beliefs, or even by understanding and embracing one's sexuality on a deeper and much more spiritual level, one can awaken the ability to manipulate certain universal energy called Erotic force, through the aid of the Erotic core, a lawful concept that many people mistakes as an actual physical core as it acts as the heart of reaching one's true self, although not everyone could reach the basic level of enlightenment needed to manipulate this universal force that even the Gods are dependent on. Morgan is one of those many people who have no hopes of awakening, as he does not has the qualifications much less the deep understanding of his own sexual preferences to awaken in the first place, despite being the adopted grandson of the strongest Succubi slayer of the era, Sir. Joshua of the Cumsalot family, a fallen noble. But after his grandfather's death against a climax-ranked Succubi, his grandfather's last wish, was for him to stop being a pussy, and start getting some pussy, determined to not fail his grandfather, Morgan who was one of the Village herbalists finally got a girlfriend or so he thought because one year after his grandfather died, the woman he loved, didn't allow him to touch her, much less kiss her, and to make things worse he was Cucked by the village chief son who was a queer. And after being cursed by him with a curse that will make everyone around you, hate you, and despise you, he was pushed to the brink of suicide, until a mysterious book suddenly fell from the sky, and when he opened it, the book introduce itself as the Harem system and gave him a mission. [Greeting host I am the Harem system] [Now creating Mission] [The Main mission Thot begone has been created] [Mission synopsis: Set your Ex-girlfriend on fire] [Rewards: The skill of Gender manipulation, who doesn't want to turn into a woman and a male at will] (A/N) Weekly goal 10 power stones= 2 chapter release 20 power stones= 4 chapters release 50 power stones= 8 chapter release 100 power stones = 14 chapters release Start voting now for more chapters guys _____________ Ps: the arts not mines

She was a pawn in a political game, nothing more. Her father, a man who despised her very existence, sold her off to the cold-blooded Duke in a marriage of convenience. Rumors painted her husband as a ruthless, unfeeling monster—a man to be feared, not loved. But she had long accepted her fate. After all, no one had ever cared for her, so why should her marriage be any different? Until her father, the man who abandoned her, barged into her life. “You are my daughter, and I have every right to take you back!” he declared, his once cold, dismissive eyes now brimming with something unrecognizable. Concern? Care? It was impossible. The man who hated her, who had cast her aside, now suddenly demanded her return. Why? As if that wasn’t enough, her aloof husband—known for his icy demeanor and ruthless efficiency—began to act… differently. The cold, unfeeling Duke she had resigned herself to live with seemed to harbor a warmth she couldn’t reconcile with the rumors that had defined him. “Do you really believe everything they say about me?” he asked, his piercing gaze softening for just a moment, leaving her speechless. Caught between a father whose motives are shrouded in mystery and a husband who defies every expectation, she finds herself questioning everything she thought she knew. Is her father’s sudden concern genuine, or is he playing yet another game? And what secrets lie behind the Duke’s impenetrable mask? In a web of lies, power, and buried truths, she must decide who to trust—if anyone at all. Could there be more to her fate than just being a pawn? Or will she be swept away by the tides of those who seek to control her?

The former king of the once-powerful kingdom, Valtoria is betrayed by his closest advisors and assassinated in his own throne room. As his lifeless body slumps to the ground, he is suddenly reborn in the body of a commoner in a far-off village. His memories of his previous life are intact, and he is consumed with a burning desire for revenge.

Long ago when he was only a little boy the dark lord attacked his town and killed all adult males. He was captured along with his mother and two sisters. One of his sister got separated from them. To keep his remaining family alive he has to fight in the cage and bring profit to his cruel masters. If he ever looses a war then his family dies. So far he has never lost and has been bringing massive profits to his masters. The are happy with him and promised to let go of his sister after 5 more fights. But today he made a grave mistake; he got distracted while fighting. It cost his masters a lot of cash. The distraction was a beautiful girl he has never seen before. His masters punish him by sticking a needle where it hurts the most; his family. In his mind he can only blame the stranger who distracted him. He his devastated and hungry for revenge. How will he ever attain freedom or his much desired vengeance?

The short story "Cost of Freedom" is a poignant exploration of the psychological scars left by war. It follows a soldier’s journey from the harrowing experiences of the battlefield, where he witnesses the brutal loss of life and grapples with the meaningless violence of war, to his post-war life as a celebrated yet broken hero. Haunted by PTSD, the protagonist struggles with memories of his actions, the lives lost, and the disconnect between his decorated status and his inner turmoil. The narrative crescendos into a tragic yet cathartic conclusion, portraying the immense personal cost of freedom and the enduring effects of trauma.

Shantanu is the mighty king of Kuru, one of the strongest kingdoms in the entire Bharath continent. For generations, this kingdom stood firm through countless wars, protecting its people and gathering immense glory and prosperity. With its unmatched strength and countless merits, Kuru became a symbol of hope, amassing a treasure of golden fortune that safeguarded its people for ages. But everything changes when Shantanu makes a shocking decision. He sacrifices the kingdom’s golden fortune—the very luck that protected it for generations. Why would a wise king like Shantanu make such a choice? What led him to risk the future of his people? And how will this decision shape the lives of the next generation? *The Chronicles of Kings and Warriors* reimagines the timeless saga of the Mahabharata, re-told in simple words for today’s readers. The struggles of ambitious warriors, wise sages, and flawed kings, the story unveils the delicate balance between honor and ambition, love and betrayal, and the mortal and the divine. Enter a world of *The Chronicles of Kings and Warriors*, where every decision changes the course of history, and every battle has a cost.

What did it mean to live...... Does anybody have an answer? Nobody? Nobody? Figures

desire, temptation, and the cost of indulgence.

As a school shooting unfolds, Oliver is trapped in a waking nightmare, shadowed by Sayers—a figure only he can see whose cryptic whispers both guide and unnerve him. Amid the chaos, Oliver is forced to confront the darkness within himself and those around him as the fragile line between survival and surrender blurs. Hours is a haunting exploration of trauma, moral collapse, and the chilling truths we hide, all unfolding in real-time.