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My Entire Family's Gone Haywire!

"After Gu Xin recovered from her illness, she realized that her whole family had changed. His father who was a gambling addict that once almost sold his wife and daughter, also often picked fights after getting drunk. That same father now said that he would not gamble anymore. He wanted to pick up his textbooks and take part in the imperial examinations to give the three of them a happy life. Her mother who was not just efficient, but also detailed and thorough in her work, spent her days holed up in the house, not daring to try anything adventurous. She did not even dare to light a fire and was only fierce to her daughter. That same mother was now suddenly carrying a chopper and facing off debt collectors. Her embroidery was outstanding and she was cold to others, her sister, who never cooked, no longer held the needles. She smiled more and took over all the work in the kitchen. Gu Xin felt that she was dreaming. Apart from the changes in her parents and sister, after she saved a fish, those who scolded her would fall and those who had bad intentions toward her would be unlucky. If she wanted to eat something, living things would come to her door and knock their heads against her door. Even if they were not living things, she could still find them by coincidence. Everything was so wonderful! Of course, it would be great if the young master of the Zhou Family in town did not go crazy. The young master of the Zhou family said that her parents would sell her and her sister would harm her in the future. The young master wanted to take her far away and escape from the Devil's Den. Father Gu, "Where did this little brat come from? I'm nine thousand years old and only a thousand years away from ten thousand years old. Why would I sell my precious daughter?" Mother Gu, "Get lost, you rascal. I'm a strong woman who owns a big business empire. It's not easy for me to have a daughter. Can I bear to do that?" Sister Gu, "Scumbag male protagonist, don't think that I don't know how much of a scumbag you are in your book and how you will hurt my Xiao Xinxin. Pfft!" Young Master Zhou, "How is it different from my previous life? However, no matter how different it is, I won't miss my Xinxin in this life." Gu Xin, "Have you asked for my opinion?"
Ying Yixin · 1.8M Views

My Billionaire Husband is My Lecturer

Follow Instagram @sere_nity_lee for new info novel of Serenity Lee [Mature content] [WSA 2022] || Vol 1-3 END "So, you are, my lecturer?" Audia asked as the two of them were on their way in Alvin's private car. Alvin cleared his throat once. "Yes, that is so." "No wonder I feel like I know your face," said Audia, matching her memory. "What do you teach, huh?" "Architecture." Audia nodded her head while her mouth formed an 'o' shape. 'Uh? .... Wait ... what?' Suddenly the nerves of her brain suppress the memory in the hippocampus. "Mr. Mandala?" Audia asked for sure. Which immediately got a nod from Alvin. "No way!" Audia screamed in disbelief. Her eyes narrowed at Alvin. "Why?" asked Alvin in surprise. A Mandala H, that's what Audia remembers when the new lecturer introduced himself when he first taught. Wearing a plaid shirt, smooth hair, neatly slicked back, glasses always perched on his sharp nose. Came with a bag containing his laptop and a textbook for teaching. Lecturer arrogant, pretentious cool, stingy smile, flat face, killer. Very different from Alvin who is now her husband. Unexpectedly 'that Mr. Mandala' and Alvin—her husband, turned out to be the same person. 'That annoying person turned out to be my husband?' she thought. 'Oh noooooo!' * * ******* ** The bride-to-be suddenly withdrew from the marriage due to an arranged marriage. Then run away and the news is not known. The groom-to-be was left speechless in front of the invited guests. Worry for a moment. Canceling the marriage contract or looking for an impromptu replacement bride. Until his eyes caught a woman in a white dress sitting among the invited guests. The other ones were students at his campus where he had just taught. As a substitute teacher. How will the story of their marriage continue? Will the seeds of love grow between these two strangers? With a myriad of question marks in the bride's heart, why was she chosen among the many other single women who were also present at the grand wedding of the son of one of Indonesia's well-known real estate entrepreneurs. cover: www.freepik.com === INCLUDE COLLECTION/TAP LOVE/ADD BEFORE READING. SO THAT THIS STORY IS IN YOUR READING LIST AND GETS NOTIFICATIONS WHEN NEW CHAPTER UPDATES ^^ CONTINUE SUPPORT THIS STORY, by throwing BLUE STONE'S POWER STONES FOR THIS STORY! — 1 POWER STONE WILL GET 1 FREE VOUCHER TO OPEN THE LOCKED BOOK. DON'T FORGET, A 5 STAR REVIEW YES! THANK YOU
Serenity_Lee · 314.9K Views

shadow of desires

Shadow of Desires From the Alleys of Lucknow to the Underworld’s Throne. Set against the grimy tapestry of Lucknow’s class divides and the glittering menace of global crime, Shadow of Desires traces the harrowing journey of Mufidul Sheeraz Akhtar—a boy forged by poverty, sharpened by betrayal, and consumed by the hunger to rewrite his destiny. The Spark of Ambition (2008–2015): Orphaned at 8 when his father, a low-ranking clerk, dies of cardiac arrest, Mufidul becomes the reluctant patriarch of a crumbling household. His mother, Shahana Parveen, battles UP’s bureaucratic quagmire to secure their meager pension, while his brothers—Zohrez, the dreamer, and Raheem, the sickly toddler—lean on him for survival. By 12, Mufidul masters the art of scarcity: diluting milk with gutter water, forging ration cards, and bribing local officials with *mithai* boxes. But when Zohrez nearly dies from counterfeit medicine sold at Prakash Medical, Mufidul’s innocence shatters. “Money isn’t desire,” he hisses to the night sky, “it’s armor.” The Descent (2016–2020): At 16, Mufidul drops out of City Montessori School, trading textbooks for contraband. He starts small—smuggling stolen car parts across the Nepal border—but his mathematician’s mind soon devises risk-reward algorithms that impress Lucknow’s underground kingpin, Raza Bhai. Under Raza’s tutelage, Mufidul learns to launder money through sari emporiums, hack into police databases, and exploit UP’s political rivalries. His first kill—a corrupt cop who threatens Raheem—leaves him trembling but addicted to the rush of control. By 19, he builds Zunar Enterprises, a front company trafficking arms from Myanmar’s rebel factions to Mumbai’s gang lords. The Ascent (2021–2028): Mufidul’s genius lies in his duality: the boy who still mends Zohrez’s torn shirts becomes the “Ghost of Gomti”, a phantom orchestrating heists from Macau to Marrakech. He infiltrates cryptocurrency markets, manipulates Bollywood studios for money laundering, and seduces an Interpol analyst (Ayesha Kapoor) to leak classified files. His signature move? Using childhood chess strategies to outmaneuver rivals—sacrificing pawns (loyal henchmen) to protect his queen (family). But as his empire grows—spanning 41 nations via shell companies, drug cartels, and stolen AI tech—the cracks widen. Shahana, now a hollow-eyed widow, disowns him after discovering his crimes. Zohrez, a law student, threatens to testify. The Unraveling (2029–2031): Interpol’s Operation Black Lotus paints Mufidul as Public Enemy #1. Betrayed by Ayesha, who plants a tracker in his vintage HMT watch, he flees through Lucknow’s labyrinthine gullies—past the kebab stalls and chess clubs of his youth—now a fugitive in the city that raised him. In a climactic showdown at the ruins of the Lucknow Residency, Mufidul faces Zohrez, now a prosecutor. “You became what killed Abbu,” Zohrez snarls, “greed wrapped in excuses.” The Shadow’s End: Cornered by NATO forces in Istanbul, Mufidul chooses cyanide over surrender. His final act? Transferring ₹8,400 crore to a secret account—not for his brothers, but to build free cardiac hospitals across Uttar Pradesh. *“Let them hate my name,”* his diary reads, *“but let my mother’s pension never fail again.”* --- Themes: - The Poverty Trap: How systemic rot in India’s welfare machinery breeds desperation. - Moral Calculus: Whether evil deeds can be justified as “love” for family. - Legacy: Can blood money ever cleanse itself? Style: Gritty, lyrical, and unflinchingly visceral—a Slumdog Millionaire meets Scarface tragedy rooted in the smells of Lucknow’s chaat stalls and the cold logic of offshore bank accounts. “They called him a monster. But monsters aren’t born—they’re sculpted by the hands that starved them".
Msa_exe · 615 Views

The Twelve Shadows

In the bustling, drama-filled hallways of Rosewood High, 16-year-old Ethan Park is the textbook definition of an underdog. Bullied, ignored, and struggling to find his place, Ethan's days are marked by humiliation and his nights filled with lonely dreams of becoming someone stronger. But life takes an unexpected turn when a mysterious jade pendant, inherited from his late grandfather, unlocks the spirits of 12 ancient kung fu masters from a forgotten era. The masters, each a legend in their own right, inhabit Ethan's body, granting him the knowledge, reflexes, and mastery of martial arts they spent lifetimes perfecting. With their guidance, Ethan transforms from a clumsy, timid teen into a skilled martial artist capable of astonishing feats. But this gift comes with a price. The masters warn Ethan that their spirits have been awakened for a reason: a shadowy organization known as the Black Lotus, intent on reviving ancient, forbidden martial techniques to take control of the modern world. Ethan must rise to become the new guardian of the martial arts legacy, a role his grandfather once held. As Ethan battles not only the Black Lotus but also his own insecurities, he learns to embrace the power within and the wisdom of his spectral mentors. Along the way, he forms bonds with unlikely allies, confronts his bullies with newfound confidence, and even discovers the beginnings of young love. But can a once-bullied boy truly live up to the expectations of 12 legendary warriors? The journey to mastery isn't just about technique; it's about courage, heart, and finding one’s true strength.
caezar_ian_tenoso · 3.2K Views

Sucked Into Mythology

So with my position on the bed, it meant that the book in my hand should be a notebook not a textbook. I dropped my phone and looked at my right . Low and behold! The tall and mysterious figure was sitting on my study chair and was looking at me the whole time . It uttered these words "hello mortal". I was startled and I was about to scream again. 'Don't let me knock you out again ,mortal'. When I heard these words,I knew I had to zip it and find a way to talk myself out of this situation. With my heart beating as a hunting mamma cheetah ,'who are you,no what are you' I asked. I am Thanatos. Mortal,your time has come. Come along now. What do you mean by my time has come? I am Thanatos,the god of death. The god of death? Wait ,so if you're here,does it mean that I am dead? Yes mortal,so you're coming on a journey with me to the underworld. There's no way that I'm dead. Anyways, Isn't Lord Hades,the god of the dead? Yes he is. Then why are you here? As my name suggests, I'm the god of death. Think of it this way, Hades controls the Underworld while I, Thanatos fills it with the dead,like you. Shouldn't a grimm reaper be here instead of you ? Yes,there should have but Hades said I've been lazing around for far too long and handed me this task. You're the first human I'm escorting personally to the other world so consider yourself lucky. I'm sorry Mr Thanatos, however I still don't believe that I'm dead. How else could I have used my phone and felt my blanket? Come with me. To where? To your bathroom and don't call me Mr. You can call me lord Thanatos or prince Thanatos 'Thanatos said'. As we entered the bathroom,I saw my body lying there unconscious.
Ultimate_knowledge · 467 Views

unrecognizable

Theo Greene is the kind of person everyone on campus seems to know—and like. A sophomore theater major with a passion for helping others and dancing, Theo lives his life with an open heart and an open mind. Whether it’s helping his classmates rehearse lines, offering snacks during late-night study sessions, or smiling at strangers in the dining hall, Theo believes that kindness is its own kind of magic. But his optimism is put to the test when Caleb Rivera walks into his life—or rather, into their shared dorm room. Caleb, a junior, who for some reason is still living on campus and is getting paired with Sophomores for dorms, is a chemical engineering major and the university’s star soccer player, is Theo's polar opposite in every way. Known for his smoldering (tangled getting to me bro) good looks, sharp jawline, and piercing gaze, Caleb is as popular as he is unapproachable. He keeps most people at arm’s length, speaking only when necessary and letting his reputation do the talking. Rumors swirl about his cold demeanor—some say he’s arrogant, others claim he’s a serial killer. The truth? Caleb just doesn’t care enough to correct them, he's just a chill guy. Theo quickly discovers that Caleb’s standoffishness isn’t limited to strangers. Caleb ignores him whenever possible, leaving their dorm in chaos, coming and going without explanation, and offering little more than gruff one-word responses to Theo's friendly gestures. It’s a frustrating dynamic, especially for someone like Theo, who is just trying to be nice. The only time Caleb shows a hint of warmth is when he’s with his two younger brothers, Jake and Lucas, one of a freshman and the other a sophomore and one of Theo's good friends. Theo watches with curiosity and envy as Caleb transforms around them—his sharp edges softening, his rare smile breaking through the facade. It’s clear he loves his brothers fiercely, even if he keeps the rest of the world at bay. Determined to crack the mystery of Caleb Rivera, Theo starts to notice things that don’t add up. The way Caleb’s eyes linger when he thinks no one’s looking. The rare moments of quiet vulnerability, like when Caleb flips through an old, well-worn journal or stares out the window, lost in thought. And then there’s the night Theo overhears Caleb defending him to a group of students mocking his kindness. That moment changes everything. Theo's curiosity turns into something deeper—an unshakable desire to understand Caleb, to figure out why he’s built such high walls around himself. Despite Caleb’s icy demeanor, Theo refuses to give up. He starts leaving small acts of kindness for Caleb to stumble upon: a cup of coffee on a stressful morning, ironing his shirts, or a note of encouragement slipped into one of Caleb’s textbooks. At first, Caleb brushes them off, but slowly, begrudgingly, he starts to let his guard down. What starts as awkward exchanges about soccer games and theater projects evolves into something deeper—confessions of childhood dreams, fears, and the weight of expectations. Theo learns that Caleb’s coldness isn’t born of arrogance but of pain—an armor forged by betrayal and heartbreak. Caleb, in turn, discovers that Theo's kindness is not a naïve veneer but a choice—a strength rooted in his own battles with loneliness and rejection. As their connection grows, so do the challenges they face. Caleb’s popularity puts them under the microscope of campus gossip, and misunderstandings threaten to drive a wedge between them. Theo struggles with his own insecurities, wondering if he can ever be enough for someone like Caleb, while Caleb wrestles with the fear of letting someone in only to lose them. Through it all, Theo finds himself falling for the boy who once seemed incapable of love, and Caleb discovers that maybe he doesn’t hate everyone after all. This is unrecognizable by yours truly.
Chloe_Bryant · 440 Views

Cinta Angie

Di hatiku hanya ada kau. Hari-hari kita selalu diwarnai canda tawa. Namun, masa depan tidaklah bersahabat dengan kita. Bahagia, adakah datang menyapa? --- Angie - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Ada beberapa bab terdapat adegan 21++. Harap bijak dalam memilih bacaan. Volume 1 Angie, seorang asisten pengacara muda sekaligus orang tua tunggal bagi putra kembar kesayangannya, bertemu dengan Aaron yang sedang mencari cinta sejatinya. Nikmati petualangan cinta Angie. Apakah Aaron adalah cinta sejatinya ataukah pria-pria lain yang hadir dalam hidup Angie, yang akan menjadi cinta sejatinya? Volume 2 Angie hidup satu atap dengan cinta sejatinya. Munculnya cinta pertama Angie. Apakah cinta sejatinya akan beralih? Perebutan hak asuh kedua putra kembar Angie dengan keluarga kandung. Intrik kecemburuan yang rumit dan sedikit bumbu percintaan sesama jenis. Volume 3 Tujuh tahun kemudian, Andre dan Andrew, dua putra kembar Angie telah tumbuh dewasa. Masa-masa indah di SMU yang bercerita tentang cinta pertama pada tipe gadis yang tidak pernah terlintas di benak keduanya. Cerita cinta pertama Andre dan Andrew. Cinta pertama si kembar, akankah seindah syair lagu atau kah harus kandas di tengah badai? - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Karya 2miles_dreams : 1. Cinta Angie (Tamat) 2. The Cupid's Arrow - A Choice of Love (On Going) 3. Harem milik suamiku (on going) Jika teman-teman suka dengan karyaku, masukkan dalam rak buku dan terus dukung karyaku dengan memberikan power stone. Review dan kritik saran nya juga ku tunggu. Aku harap karyaku bisa menjadi salah satu novel kesukaan teman-teman. Terima kasih atas dukungannya...
2miles_dreams · 268.3K Views

Restitution of Fate: Another Life

WARNING: Contains adult content. Believing I was dreaming, I received the news that death is not the end, being reborn in an alternative world in the past with the opportunity to start a new life in 19th century Europe. I will seize the opportunity, and dedicate myself to creating a wide range of entertainment, conquering female celebrities and paving the way to become a Hollywood legend. I will be the father of cinema, the founder of Hollywood, the creator of filmmaking and the owner of the main studios. ------------- Assuming his new identity, he will use his skills to replicate and improve works that do not yet exist in this world, with the purpose of building the Hollywood film industry. Join him as his journey is just beginning. -------------------------------------------------- ----------------------- *Note ¹ - Read the last note to check the genres and tags before starting reading. This novel unfolds slowly, with rich detail. There won't be a fixed posting schedule yet, but I will try to publish at least 3 chapters a week, each at least 1,000 words long. *Note² - This is my first official novel, and English is not my native language, so I will use automatic translations and artificial intelligence, which may result in errors, including typing errors. Feel free to correct me in the comments if possible. I would greatly appreciate your feedback, whether positive or negative, about my work. Thank you very much for taking the time to read my novel. *Note ³ - This is a work of fiction and many topics have not been extensively researched. Therefore, avoid criticism regarding historical accuracy, as this parallel world was created by me and I have the freedom to modify historical events. To learn about history, I recommend textbooks. Remember this is a fiction and fantasy story, created for entertainment. *Note ⁴ - This work of fiction explores a speculative narrative with historical and fictional characters. The events portrayed are entirely fictional, created from my imagination, in an alternative world with changes in the timeline. Therefore, this book should not be interpreted as a representation of real events, celebrities or real people. Any comments about them are purely fictional. *Note ⁵ - This story is inspired by several time travel books, focusing on Hollywood settings, where characters strive to become tycoons. This is my own version. The protagonist will be involved in creating comics from diverse cultures, TV shows, films, books and much more, spanning diverse media. I do not own the copyright to any of the characters or works mentioned. *Note ⁶ - Content: Urban Fantasy, Mature Rated, Slow Paced, Slice of Life, Sent to the Past System, Romance, Harem, Adult Elements, Entertainment Industry, Celebrities, Films, Marvel and DC References, Dominant Protagonist, Protagonist Ambiguous, Selfish , Blackmail Situations, Ambiguous Consent, Casting Couch Reference, Complex Romantic Relationships, Polygamy, Yandere Waifu, Domination/Submission Elements, BDSM, Explicit Sexual Content, Intense Sex Scenes, Threesome Scenes (F /F/M), Anal sex scenes, Shower sex scenes, Exploration of sexual fantasies, Exhibitionism, incest, Exploration of various fetishes, Consensual harem, Consensual temporary sexual slavery."
Dingir · 36.1K Views

Horror thoughts

Content warning: Horror thoughts She waits with a watchful eye, staring at the pasta. It doesn’t boil. Pacing back and forth across the empty kitchen with the useless pots and pans still in the creaky cupboard, she adds another pinch of salt to the pasta. It still doesn’t boil. She thinks about putting on a bit of music while she waits, but the downstairs neighbors hate when she does that, and she can’t remember where she last left her headphones. They might be in her coat pocket or they might not, perhaps she left them on top of the back bed in the room with the leftover textbooks. Or maybe she didn’t, maybe she left them hanging off the tiny coat rack, right next to her keys. Wherever she left them it’s too much work to run and find them, especially when the pot might boil soon. As soon as it boils, she’ll put the pasta in. As soon as it boils. The tiny apartment is only temporary, and the only burner fizzles on her. She coaxes it, fights it, begs it to make a bigger flame but it does not, settling proudly for the dull little spark that it is. Blowing on a flame coaxes a campfire; she wonders if it’ll help the stove. Probably not. She watches the blue flame dance and stares right through it. Her phone lights up. She has a notification, another message she’s not going to read. Why bother, when she knows exactly what it will say? Still, she checks the name. She reads the first two letters and flips the phone over, wincing as it lands a bit too hard on the counter. Fortunately, it’s not cracked. Unfortunately, that part of the counter is still covered in uncleaned bacon grease from his disaster yesterday, and now her phone is too. The television buzzes a commercial from the living area, or whatever passes as such. She cranes her neck to check the ad, but it's not selling anything good, just some sort of medical plan for old people, the kind of thing she couldn't afford even if she chopped off both arms and sold them. When she left home, she swore up and down she wasn’t ever going to be the kind of person who left the TV on. She wasn’t going to eat in front of it, didn’t even need a good model really, just something to use to occasionally watch old cartoons and maybe a new show if he wanted to. Now, the TV is always on, always buzzing, always saying something, just a little too quiet to hear. The pot on the stove is still not boiling. She thinks she remembered to top the water off with cold water, but maybe she didn’t. She wonders if throwing in a tablespoon or two now will change anything. Probably not; her greasy phone buzzes again. She flips it over, checks the name, and turns it back down. He’s not going to write her. She knows that. Still, she checks, just in case. Banana bread would probably be a smart thing to make,
Zoha_meer · 1.9K Views
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