How Heavy Are Those Dumbbells You Lift

Yu Jingrong, resplendently beautiful and highly astute, mastering the skill of jade carving to an otherworldly level. Once, she was the pride of a prestige family, a subject of universal envy. Now, she is like a phoenix laying low after a fall, still unreachable and admirable. Li Chengyun, aloof and arrogant, a ruthless tycoon of the business world. In others' eyes, he is Yu Jingrong's ex-boyfriend, always silently guarding her. In her eyes, he is her emotionless fiancé, constantly scheming against her stealthily and cunningly.

Everyone knows the classic Cinderella story. A prince who falls in love with a commoner and unintentionally rescues her from her abusive household. But… What if Cinderella were a prideful young man, and the prince… was a princess who could barely admit her own feelings? Oh. The things people will do for love. The illegitimate son from the Xie family is laughed at the aristocratic circle. Proud, aloof, and undeniably rude, he’s everything but likable. His only saving graces are his unmatched grades and a face that could stop traffic. Yang Qinru, the "tyrant" of Imperial Academy, is no damsel in distress. With a bat in one hand and wit sharp enough to cut steel, she’s both feared and respected. But behind her rebellion is a girl who’s unafraid to take what she wants—even if it’s someone as infuriating as Xie Xinglin. ... "You’re kind of cute,” Yang Qinru mumbled, her cheeks betraying her with a faint pink hue. "What was that?" Xie Xinglin looked up, frowning. "I said you look like you crawled out of a garbage can!" she snapped, cheeks flaming as she spun on her heel and stormed off. Later, Wang Ye leaned in with a sly grin. "Boss, you into him? Like, fantasizing-about-him kind of into him?" Yang Qinru shot him a glare. "Like who?" "You know… him. Do you, like, daydream about holding his hand and skipping through fields of flowers or something?" She snorted. "Of course not! What kind of nonsense—?" She paused, her voice dropping to a mumble. "It's not like I imagine us getting married, building a house in the countryside, and adopting five cats or anything." Wang Ye blinked, stunned. "Uh… boss, that’s oddly specific." "Shut up!" she barked, shoving him away. This isn’t your typical fairy tale. When the "Cinderella" isn’t waiting to be saved, and the "prince" has his own walls to break down, what’s left is a whirlwind romance of rivalry, sarcasm, and reluctant confessions. After all, love doesn’t always follow the script.

Everything seemed to be normal until an unexpected marriage that changed her life. Shen Ning once vowed that she would never get married because she loved someone else. But due to a misunderstanding they weren't together...and decided to let go of her feelings for him. After being married for almost half a year, she realized that her husband was considerate of her so she decided to take her marriage seriously. Then what will happen when her long time crush comes back to her and clear the misunderstanding? Will she rekindle her feelings for him? Or will she keep the promise she made to her husband to grow old together with him? Husband vs seven years long crush

A monster....that was what she called herself. But that didn't stop him from loving her till the ends of the world..... What do you think would happen when a mutant and a 'perfectly normal' human defy the status quo and come together to make a once in a lifetime love story?..... Penny Winters was just a little girl when she was hijacked by her father's enemy and became a subject of a mutation experiment. The side effects of being a lab rat made her believe she was nothing but a filthy monster. The previous vibrant 16 year old girl was GONE, replaced by a shadow. Whenever she looked at the girl standing in front of the mirror, the only word that came to mind was HATE. She hated everything about herself and she vowed in her heart that nothing could change that. Follow Penny on this travailing journey as she learns to accept who life has made her to be but not without the support of all those who love her unconditionally. Especially a particular Mister. ML 1. He was there first! He saw her through her highs and lows, gave her strength when she almost gave up her life, loved her and still loves her to the moon and back and could literally give his life up for her. So he wasn't going to let anyone snatch her away! She was his and only HIS! ML 2. Truthfully, he came into her life pretty late but he still wants to show her the best of the world. He wanted to give her all the love in his heart! And he'd definitely win her over! Besides who set the rule that love was a first come first serve basis? »Sneak peek In a dark room, “GET. OFF. ME!” she yelled from the frustration of not being able to use her powers on him and also his shamelessness. She didn't bargain for this! At all! “Shh...you don't want to wake your mum and dad up now, do you?” he silenced her by putting his slender finger on her lips. “If you don't get off me right this instant, I'll scream and you'll ultimately be banned from entering this house, your choice.” she stated with one of her eyebrows raised. “Scream, Penny.”, he provoked her with his eyes on her lips. Angry cause he doubted her, she yelled, “Mum....!”, but her scream was cut off by his lips. =_==_==_=_=_==_==_==_==_==_=_=_= P.S: There are 2 potential MLs in this novel. Let's find out who ULTIMATELY wins our dear Penny's heart together, shall we? »The cover isn't mine, credits go to the artist. It would be removed immediately on request.... Discord: Daisy_T#8878

This novel tells the poignant tale of two souls bound by fate: a devout Muslim girl and an agnostic young man. Their paths cross in the most unexpected of ways, drawing them into a love neither could have anticipated. Yet, despite the intensity of their feelings, invisible walls keep them apart. Their love is forbidden not by their hearts, but by their faith, their upbringing, and the growing doubts that plague their consciences. Religion becomes a formidable barrier, one that neither can seem to fully overcome. As time slips through their fingers, they are left with the painful reality that they may not have much time to explore what they could become together. With the clock ticking, their love hangs in the balance. Will they finally confess the depth of their emotions? Or will this become yet another unfinished love story, lost to the winds of doubt and circumstance?

After traversing through time, Li Xuan was delighted to have become the second son of Earl Chengyi's mansion, as well as a proud warrior of Liudao Fumo. However, just ten days into his privileged life, he faced fierce female supervisors, terrifying ghost-girls, and spiteful demonesses one after another. Amidst this whirlpool of challenges, Li Xuan claimed he didn't feel a bit panicked. A few years later, standing above the Yangtze River, he swung his sword, and with that, thousands of miles of landscapes were instantly frozen. Where will the demoness escape to? Take my sword!

Was It wrong that he was born as an omega with his siblings being an alpha? Ethan Aoki is the youngest out of the triplets of the well-known Alpha family. His whole family are all alpha thus his parents separated him from them. ~~ "Am I a tool for you to use for the sake of your happiness?! You made me go in heat then you made you're own husband sleep with me in order to have this child! How dare you do that to me Elise?!" said ethan. "You are an omega ethan, that is one of your job as an omega so you should be lucky that my husband was able to impregnate you" "I have my own life! I have a lover whom I love! You can't do this to me!" ~~~ Lock away by his own family in order to hide the truth from others. He was betrayed by his own flesh and blood, by the time he was free, he discover that even his lover betrayed him too. draft (0)

“If you want my heart, prove your worth.” One fateful day, Jin Ye, the Emperor of the Hwan Empire, discovers a man’s name mysteriously etched onto her skin: Yeon Mugeon. The decree is clear—he is her Soulmate, chosen by the will of Heaven itself. Curious but skeptical, Jin Ye tracks him down to a remote, desolate borderland. What she finds is not the noble warrior or formidable partner she expected, but a lowly peasant—ordinary, powerless, and utterly unfit to stand beside an emperor. “We are a match ordained by the Heavens. But is such a thing truly of any significance?” “Then why...?” “To decide whether to take your head if I found you unsatisfactory. What use is a Soulmate if they’re dead?” “In that case... I desire to possess you.” Deeming him beneath her, Jin Ye orders her loyal confidant to cast him into a cursed wasteland teeming with monsters. Yet against all odds, Mu-geon survives the impossible and returns to her side—not as the hopeless peasant she dismissed, but as a ‘man’ bound to her by an unshakable thread of destiny. “I am not afraid to offer you my everything. Even if you command me to become a monster.” “I grant you permission... to stand as a man before me.” #SoulmateAU #Romance #Fantasy #LoveTriangle #FamaleLead #Loyalty Text copyright ⓒ 2024 by Jeong Euncho All right reserved. The Korean edition was originally written by 정은초, Korea Translated and Published by We’ve Lab.

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.

I woke up to find my wife missing, and a strange woman lying in my bed, that she was my wife. Is it my memory that's failing me, or is the whole world conspiring to deceive me? As I relentlessly pursue the truth, a hidden and sinister world begins to unfold before my eyes, and I uncover the secrets behind my wife’s disappearance.

In a world ravaged by war and political intrigue, power is not merely a matter of wealth or influence; it is defined by the formidable beasts one commands. From majestic dragons to fearsome griffins, these creatures are the ultimate weapons in a relentless struggle for dominance among nations. Those deemed worthy are chosen by these beasts, rising to positions of unparalleled prestige and authority, while the unworthy are left to languish in obscurity. In a kingdom where monsters are both feared and revered, young Archy Holloway finds himself thrust into a perilous journey that will test his courage and loyalty.

Dear Ladies and gent, step into the shadows, where terror regins supreme and where the creatures rule the night. Dive into the darkest recesses of the human psyche, where madness lurks & horror awaits.

Transmigrating with a system into a sadistic romance novel is a bit overwhelming for Paige at the age of 34 and being a Hikikomori. "You are the protagonist of this world." She stated while the system directly shocked her left and right for disclosing the storyline to the male lead on her first day. A system trying to satisfy the creator, a shut-in that can't take care of herself, and a teenage male lead catching himself infatuated with the wrong person. The more time passed, the more everything went out of control, as apparently nothing had been as it seemed. A dark version of the typical system trope. WARNING: BLOODY, GORE, ANIMAL ABUSE, MENTION OF RAPE, DRUGS, YANDERE....

Feelings can’t follow strict rules. Even if you try to force them…Ethan faces the reality of strong feelings but could he really make himself love someone else if his heart is beating louder in the presence of one particular person, his crush — Riley? No. He won’t even try. But does Riley want him to be in his life? “So good, Riley! You’re f*cking amazing.” Riley grinned. “Good. That’s what I want to hear.”

Based on a true story of a young girls thoughts and feelings

Aria, a young and beautiful woman, is drawn to the darker side of life. She loves the thrill of the unknown, the rush of adrenaline that comes with taking risks. And when it comes to men, she has a type: tall, dark, and handsome, with a hint of danger lurking beneath the surface. That's why she's immediately drawn to Ryder, a brooding and intense stranger who walks into her life one fateful night. He's everything she's ever wanted in a man, and more. As their relationship deepens, Aria finds herself becoming increasingly obsessed with Ryder. She loves the way he makes her feel, the way he touches her and kisses her. But Ryder has a dark side, and Aria soon finds herself trapped in a cycle of desire and obsession. As their relationship continues to escalate, Aria must confront the darkness within herself and within Ryder. Will she be able to break free from the cycle of desire and obsession, or will she succumb to the darkness that threatens to consume her? "How Naughty Are You" is a romance novel that explores the darker side of desire and obsession. It's a story about the dangers of unchecked passion and the importance of confronting the darkness within ourselves.

Part of the Heavy Weapons sci-fi universe. Arc 1 & 2 - A small Nomad colony reports that thousands of people missing and no one dares to look into it, Diego Harley decides to investigate and becomes the fascination of dark, dangerous creatures that begin to obsess over him, putting everyone around him in danger as they try to claim him for their own perverted, reckless desires... Arc 3 - As the dust settles from the clash in arc 2, the corruption spreads and catches the attention of larger players within the universe, but as the crew some come to find, someone doesn't need to be corrupted- to be thoroughly corrupt. Might meets desire as the Rewritten expand their operations and show the universe that they are here to stay whilst Diego tries to find a way out of his new situation. 18+ only - This is a very adult story from the very beginning with strong focus on futanari on male action, it does have good story elements however (so i've been told) - if that doesn't put you off, please continue. Features anthropomorphic characters, violence, corruption, aliens and an awful lot of goo. Level 1 (GREEN) - Vanilla sex scenes, likely to be male on female Level 2 (AMBER) - More diverse and "saucier" sex featuring the corrupted cast and futa biology Level 3 (RED) - Scenes involving more alien biology, more fetish based work, potential soft non-con Level 4 (BLACK) - Unusual fetishes and potentially offensive scenes with hard non-con being a possibility

Well, this is a story about a time there was a many big continent ruled by a" suzerain. " Then they divided into 7 continents. Those are Easterly Kepler suzarain, Aqua, Holy Cross, Andero, metro, West Kepler and Omraina. . The first part of this story is based on the Omraina continent. Which is the smallest continent? These kingdoms attack each other to obtain strip. ( Which was divided by Suzarain in 1431. The Kingdom of Europe want to take this area for their needs. Which kingdoms furious. So ......) . Beta is a young boy whose dream is to travel all over the world and find medicinal instruments for his sister. But in a kingdom where war occurs, what would he do ? [ Hiatus - To learn More accurate English ]

A devastating attack. A lost brother. A burning thirst for revenge. Rex Raider must unravel a conspiracy that threatens to destroy everything he holds dear. He'll forge unexpected alliances, confront deadly foes, and uncover a betrayal that strikes at the heart of his family. His quest for justice will lead him on a thrilling adventure where only his exceptional skills and his unwavering bond with his twin brother can save them both --------------- When the entourage of the powerful Raider family is ambushed by a group, the young master of the family, the eldest of the Raider twins goes missing. With a fateful twist of tale, Rex Raider is rescued by a mysterious old man. Now without any memories of his home or family, Rex Raider ends up in a village in the middle of an island, surrounded by lush mountains and peaceful people. He is raised by the people of Everwood Island. The old man who saved him, had took him as a martial disciple and is giving Rex intense training. So life in Everwood village goes as usual in a constant routine. Meanwhile, the outside world is not as peaceful as seen on the surface, dark undercurrents are raging throughout. Nobody knows that a silent storm is brewing in a faraway place that can destroy reality as we know it. An island far away from this storm was a peaceful Everwood village full of laughter. Until one fateful day, they get attacked and destroyed in front of his very eyes. 10 years after the kidnapping incident, awakening his memories, Rex Raider decides to avenge. PS~ Author: - I'll try to publish at least 1 chapter every day - This is my first time writing a novel so kindly forgive me for any mistakes. Your comments and suggestions are highly appreciated. Thank you for reading. I hope you enjoy this journey

At 17, Ella leaves the familiar constraints of her strict, religious home for the unknown freedom of university life. She dreams of a fresh start, a chance to break free from her insecurities and redefine herself. But life doesn’t follow her script. From a tumultuous living situation with a controlling family friend to the heartbreak of a love that was never fully hers, Aisha’s journey is one of self-discovery through pain, resilience, and growth. Along the way, she faces toxic relationships, crushing self-doubt, and the overwhelming pressure of an uncertain future. As she stumbles through love, heartbreak, and moments of despair, Aisha learns that the answers she seeks can only be found within herself. Her story is raw, emotional, and deeply human—a testament to the struggles of finding identity, purpose, and strength in the face of adversity. "You Are What You View Yourself" is not just Ella's journey—it’s a mirror for anyone who has ever felt lost, unsure, or unworthy. Through her words, she reminds us that healing begins with self-acceptance and that the power to change our lives lies in how we see ourselves. Based on a real life experience

" When I'm ready, will you listen to me?" He looks at the woman in front of him " I will wait as long as it takes just for you" -------------- Lee Jun Ting is an anti-social king and also a sole heir to the Lee family, Zhou Qin Yang is smart, sharp tongue and friendly but comes from a poor family and has an abusive father. Somehow these two still get along with each other even with completely different worlds. To them, as long the presence for each other is enough for them to feel like home. 7 years ago, she left him without a warning. He never got to tell his feelings nor did she manage to tell her to him. They then met each other again. Watch Lee Jun Ting and Zhou Qin Yang unfold their feelings they kept for 7 years, and their struggles to be together. ________________ Art cover commission work by syachiiro

"No, I'm not. Can we go to the celebration hall?" "No, we can't. If the Alpha sees us there, we are doomed," I tried to explain to my wolf. "Please, Ava, just a look and we will be back." "Can we not go? We can use this opportunity to run away," I asked in a pleading tone, but she didn't respond and just retreated back to my head. I sighed and considered running into the woods, but I shook my head against it and went down the path that leads to the pack house. "Thank you, Ava," my wolf whispered, and I nodded.Despite the chaos in my heart over going to the pack house, I made the effort for my wolf. She was broken, and I couldn't bear to hurt her feelings, especially since this was the first thing she had asked of me. Upon arriving at the pack house, I was astonished by its beauty. The ladies were adorned in stunning gowns, and the men looked dapper in formal attire. I was impressed and found myself excited to explore. "See, isn't it fun?" my wolf remarked. "Yeah, sure," I replied eagerly, wandering around instead of hiding. "Ouch," I bumped into someone and fell. The room fell silent, and as I looked up, I met the angry face of Alpha Maximus Darkwood. My face paled, realizing this could be my last day.

I want to quit being a guardian knight because the love of the saint is too heavy.

Human expanse has led to almost pure positives, until now. The Martians are tired of their lax government, and are now revolting. After a botched attack, one revolutionary is left wondering where it all went wrong, and where to go from now. Will he keep fighting? Will he win?

Synopsis "I will stop; tell me how long to stay," Sam lovingly placed his hand on Helix's head and said, looking at her with wet eyes. "You have to stop until I forget every single moment spent with you, and forgetting every moment spent with you means forgetting myself. So, tell me, will you stop until I become a corpse." Saying that Helix could not stop her tears and started crying very loudly. "No, don't ever say that. I will always be with you. Got it? Now stop crying and give me a breathtaking smile and crazy Helix back," Sam said, giving her a little pat on her forehead. "Liar, you are such a big liar," Helix said with moist eyes and a fake smile on her face because of his sake. "No, I am not a liar. It is true that no matter what the situation may be, I can never forget you, and neither do you want to leave me," Sam said with a pleasant smile, caressing her palm. "Then why are you going like this? Why??" Helix said, holding him tight in her arms. "I hate you; I hate you for this," Helix said, burying her head in his chest and crying continuously. "Helix, listen to me and stop crying for a while. Anyway, I have less time. Promise me you will live without me," Sam said, holding her hand and looking straight into her eyes with his loving gaze. "No, Sam, no," said Helix, starting to cry very loudly." ......................................................................................................... Description: Helix is a girl burdened with troubles, who has yet to find love. Firstly, her parents suffered a devastating accident and left her. Then, her childhood love, Sam, departed, setting a precedent for people leaving her behind. Now, let's see if she discovers true love or if she continues to be abandoned by those around her. ....................................... Note: 1. Those who are proficient in grammar, if they find any mistake, then ignore it and please read the story. 2. This is my first work so please give it a lot of love and support to keep me up.