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Zara embarks on a treacherous journey to save her brother’s soul from the clutches of the underworld. Haunted by guilt and aching with remorse, she finds an unlikely ally in Death himself—a brooding, intriguing figure with secrets as dark as the abyss they traverse. As they plunge through the frigid depths of Eldris and into the heart of Hades, Zara and Death uncover the haunting truths of each other’s pasts. Bound by a fragile trust, they face a choice: risk everything to rewrite their fates or let their sins condemn them. But salvation always comes at a price, and in the realm of the damned, nothing is ever truly what it seems.

Samantha never expected to find magic in her hometown, let alone in a dimly lit bar on a rainy Tuesday night. Yet here she was, perched on a barstool at the Black Swan, her world about to tilt on its axis. The air thrummed with an otherworldly energy she couldn't quite place. Ethereal dancers moved like smoke across the floor, their bodies fluid and mesmerizing. As Samantha nursed her drink, she felt the weight of curious stares prickling her skin. That's when she saw him. Marcus. A name she didn't know yet, but one that would soon be etched into her very soul. Their eyes locked across the crowded room, and Samantha's breath caught in her throat. He moved with predatory grace, all lean muscle and barely restrained power. Their first interaction was as intoxicating as it was bewildering. One moment, he was her gallant protector, rescuing her from an overly aggressive drunk. The next, his eyes hardened to chips of ice as he snarled, "Stupid girl," before melting into the shadows. Samantha's mind reeled, but her body hummed with an excitement she couldn't explain. Little did she know, this encounter was merely the first step into a world beyond her wildest fantasies – a realm where vampires ruled the night and pain blurred exquisitely with pleasure. As she delved deeper into this hidden society, Samantha found herself drawn to the intoxicating blend of power, submission, and supernatural allure. The crack of a whip, the whisper of leather, the exquisite sting of fangs – each sensation pushed her boundaries and ignited desires she never knew existed. But with every ecstatic high came the sobering reality of danger. Vampire politics were as deadly as they were intricate, and Samantha soon realized she was a pawn in a game where the stakes were life, death, and eternal servitude. As she left the Black Swan that night, Samantha couldn't shake the feeling that she stood on the precipice of something life-changing. She had no idea how right she was, or how deeply she would fall into a passionate, dangerous dance with forces beyond her imagination. The real question was: in this world where pleasure and peril intertwined so intimately, would she emerge empowered... or lose herself completely?

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AVISO: O romance está em Português, traduza com o Google para ler em seu idioma. Construção de um Conglomerado multinacional no Brasil Tags adicionais : Industrialização - Empreendedorismo - Finanças - Negócios - Economia - Investimentos

[Congratulations, you now have a system.] [Deploying Starter Pack.] [Two Perks Received.] "I can level up and I am probably the only one?" "Boy, sign me up! Who expected this kind of miracle in 2025?" Frizz, your average convenience store clerk, suddenly has a system. He is neither a genius nor a prodigy, but that won't stop him. He will still work hard, for the sake of leveling up. However, there are no monsters, no gates, no fantastical beings, and lastly no mystical equipment. It's just Frizz in his boring mundane reality and a system, fighting the already present evil in real life. To make things worse, He slowly realized that his system isn't all that benevolent. It makes one think, is Frizz using the System or is the System using Frizz?

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In a world where the dead are even more terrifying than the living. Where your life means everything, cause once you die, you have a chance to become a mindless anomaly. Anubis was born into the world as a keeper, someone who combats anomalies. But for her entire life, she had never been able to see her human appearance. After nearly being killed by an anomaly, she joins the Skyfall Dance Academy with her friend Yoshi. Anubis, who changes her name to Alice, trains to combat these anomalous creatures. She might just find out some dark secrets about herself on the way. [No set schedule. I love this story and will try to write it as much as I can.]

“So, Your highness, shall we make a bet? Whether or not you will remember my maid’s name after a month.” “That’s not bad. It may be difficult to make eye contact with the maid, but her name is easy to remember.” Liana Siodo was the maid who knew the subject too well. To the point where she could understand why the lady she served would make such a bet with the Imperial Prince she had a crush on. For a simple maid like her to take the Prince dear in her heart was ridiculous. Therefore, she wanted to put an end to her unrequited love. “His Highness, Imperial Prince Illyd, has awakened Manish. I have come to see Miss Liana Aradna, the only one who can calm him, per the priest’s instructions.” If it had not been for her, they would all have been dead. * * * * “…Liana.” Illyd pressed his face against Liana’s soft, slender neck. “What took you so long?” Like a wild beast trying to convince her it would not hurt her. Or like a young beast acting cute to seem good. “I… almost killed everyone.” Illyd reached for the hem of Liana’s robe with trembling hands. “Don’t ever leave me again.” He wanted to look good. Only to the one who was like God to him, the person who held his leash. But contrary to his expectations, Liana’s eyes were full of terror. ~~~~ Author: 박오 Translated by: alleviey :The cover is mine edited but the artwork from Pinterest.

Dive into a series of creepy poems that are sure to keep you on your toes!

unwanted memories...for this person.... without any words...!!!

"yes thank you" I said smiling to the shopkeeper bending over to pick up the bags of groceries when suddenly I felt a person behind me when I turned around to see there was a tall boy who also stared at me looking as if he lost the right moment to talk to me. "hi" he said "mmm hi" I said sounding weird on purpose. making a face like do I know you . understanding my expression he said " I am one of Karim's (my brother) friend" I knew that infact I even knew his name I was just acting like I didn't to not make him think I was aware of him or something like that. but I didn't think he would recognize me let alone talk to me. "oh rightttt " "do you need help with that" he said pointing at the bags. "oh no it's okay but thank you" I said smiling awkwardly . he nodded after a few seconds of silence he said bye and left leaving me blushing .

"hi" he said looking at me directly I have seen him for a while from time to time when he came to our house with my brother but I never thought he would actually talk to me . " mmm hi " I said sounding weird on purpose making me sound like I am starting to recognize him bit by bit , I didn't want to make him feel I was weird by being to friendly. "do you need help" he said pointing at the bags of groceries I was holding "oh no it's okay but thank you" I sayed smiling awkwardly and then he flashed a beautiful and shy smile which got my heart beating so loudly. "then bye " he said still smiling. "bye" I said back.

In a dilapidated building a boy about 15 year old not very handsome stood wondering why his life became like this having been born from a rich family at the age of twelve was kick out by his grandparents to fend for himself on the street. The boy having nowhere to go, started begging in the street, he later on joins a gang until one day he was caught and taken to the station where an old woman bailed and adopted him. Two years later after the adoption the old woman die by car accident leaving the boy in grief as the only relative of the old lady the boy was given the house and 5000 dollars in a small behind a picture frame box for the boy’s high school tuition fees. James not having enough to eat had to start looking for part time jobs just to fend for himself. Three years later on the graduation day James is called upon stage by the head teacher to give a speech as highest scorer in the region examination. James on the podium gives a heartwarming speech when all of a sudden his was shot.

-Everything that exists in the world, is about fate. No matter if it's meeting or leaving. Sometimes it's just a chance for us to grow...- Li Ren left his hometown for almost 3 years, work in Huanjia city to earn a better life. He works endlessly every day. However, his hard work didn't change his life. Only until he met that man at that small bus stop...... Because of that man, Li Ren gets to have a sweet dream. And because of that man, Li Ren finally grows hope deep in his heart, and faces his saddest past......

This takes place in Japan, 2024. the young boy ren takamura is a weak and small boy who is a perfect target of the bullies. kenta yamazaki, a well-known bully(or not?) told him to do his Homework. not being able to, he is now under the hand of him. will he be able to handle the bullying or end it all?

The story tells about a woman named Elaine who has not had a beautiful life since childhood and tries to change everything and she meets Nick the man she hates and Elain’s vows are often interrupted by Nick who tries to ask for forgiveness as well as love but comes another man tries to get Elaine from nick will it succeed or will Elaine can forgive all nick's actions against her?...

Lorenzo, a 25-year-old orphan, always felt like something was missing. Growing up in an orphanage, he followed the expected path—earning a business degree—before abandoning it all for the one thing that truly ignited his soul: photography. Through his lens, he discovers a world beyond the ordinary and uncovers secrets about himself that lead him to a destiny he never imagined. Isolde, bound by a dark family curse, is trapped between life and death. As the firstborn in her line, she has become a ghost, unable to escape her fate unless she finds the one person who can see her—the one person who holds the key to her existence. When their paths cross, an undeniable connection sparks between them. But as Lorenzo unravels the mysteries of his own past, he realizes that he may be the only one who can save her. In a world where the lines between life and death blur, their love may be the only thing that can break a centuries-old curse. A story of fate, love, and the supernatural, where nothing is as it seems, and everything is bound by a single, unbreakable thread.

Shattered by betrayal, Kia's heart is pieced back together by an unlikely savior - a man from a world beneath her own. Their love defies societal boundaries, but duty demands she let him go. Will Kia choose love's rebellion or submit to the weight of her responsibilities?

Have you ever read a romance novel and wished you could marry one of the characters because of the big crush you have on them? A billionaire CEO? A hot cheerleader or ex-wife? A Mafia boss? A cute bad boy neighbor or bully? While you can only dream of it, fellow romance addict, Rhylan Hicks, got to live it. When eighteen years old Rhylan is forced by her father to enter a one-year contract marriage with a fat, sickly, older billionaire in exchange for a handsome settlement for her struggling family, Rhylan watched romantic fantasies of her dream spouse-built over a lifetime-crumble to her feet. With only days to spare before her wedding, and nothing left to lose, she indulges Readym, a mysterious book club in an old library which offered her one shot at picking her ideal man, either from any romantic novel ever written or by writing out his features and qualities in a magical diary she would be given and signing it to make him come alive. Rhylan chooses her all time favorite billionaire character to replace her distasteful husband to be. Her groom couldn’t have been more perfect. Her new life is luxurious. Her status goes from the ugly, fat girl to luckiest woman alive in the small town of Utopia to the bitter envy of her peers. Until…she starts to notice certain differences in her spouse that contradicts the features and qualities he ought to possess. Is there something the wish granting book club failed to disclose? What happens when her husband's scripted life as a novel character begins to clash with his new life in the real world, leading him to start asking burning questions about his true identity? How will Rhylan compete for his affection with his fictional love interest stuck in his head? Will Rhylan be able to keep her big secret and protect her fairytale life or will Calvin’s growing suspicion smother their fledging romance? Will she lose everything to the thorns that follow a wish that is too good to be true?