Dancing With The Stranger Sam Smith

In a world where the mafia doesn't just rule the streets but controls governments and economies, survival for the powerless is a daily battle. Elena Marlowe is a penniless waitress living in the city's forgotten district, scraping by to pay off her late father's debts. Her life changes in an instant when she unwittingly saves the life of Lorenzo “Ren” Valenti, the enigmatic and ruthless leader of the global mafia syndicate, known as "The Shadow Court." Ren is infamous for his cold heart and unflinching cruelty. Feared by his enemies and worshipped by his allies, he is a man who wields unimaginable power but trusts no one. When Elena saves him from an assassination attempt, Ren becomes both intrigued and suspicious. Why would a nobody risk her life for his?

This is BL, Dan Mei, Boys Love. Cute light story of Love. When a young beautiful Red Peacock walks leisurely near the lake and a young Blue Dragon comes to the surface to play with, even forgot to go home attracted by the Red Peacock's charm. How is a pretty young man with bright beautiful looks that stun everybody who sees him for the first time? This is the story of Hong Er and his Brother Fei Er facing the new journey to JiangHu, full of surprise, love, and even danger. This cute light story of how a young pretty boy like Hong Er turns everybody's attention on him and makes the world upside down, This is more to romance than action. the cover is mine ##Sorry guys English is not my main language but i tried hard ^^

Ethan Smith ging die leere Straße entlang, die Zigarette im Mund, schüttelte den Kopf und zwang sich zu einem bitteren Lächeln. Wer hätte sich vorstellen können, dass nach drei Jahren Ehe nur noch Verrat übrig war? Er schwor sich, diese Frau bereuen zu lassen, was sie getan hatte, und versprach, allen, die gut zu ihm gewesen waren, ein gutes Leben zu ermöglichen. Ja, es war Emily Taylor, die Frau, die ihm über den Abgrund der Verzweiflung hinweggeholfen hatte, als er am tiefsten Punkt seines Lebens angelangt war. "Emily, es wird Zeit, dass ich mich um dich kümmere."

When he met her and fall for her. Story in a poetic style.

"If the world stands in my way, if people threaten me or those who are dear to me, then I shall become the true darkness, the fear in their hearts that haunts them forever!" Lee Gaon was a professional gamer until one day she was framed as a cheater by a big gaming company and betrayed by those she held dear. Now she is known as Death Eater, a powerful dark entity in the game system world, slicing her enemies in half if they dare mess with her. Her path is now filled with blood and adventure as she desperately tries to find all who were dragged with her into this world—those who destroyed her life. She has only one goal now... "Revenge!" Content Warning: This work contains scenes of gore, violence, and strong language. Reader discretion is advised.

20 years ago the industrial revolution began, and everything changed. The world became flooded by new machines and weapons. Dreadnaughts the abominations of the sea, airships the rulers of the skies... But behind the scenes a much more mysterious power awakened. Veronica Navarro a 21 years old university student woke up in this strange new world. There are many questions around her, what is this place, how did she get here, and why is a knife sticking out of her chest?! She quickly learns the truth of this world and falls into a struggle between forces she never thought possible. Follow along Veronica as she uncovers mysteries about a world filled with Gods, Angels, Machinery, Divination, Corruption and Ascension!

Amelia Ashford thought she could endure anything: her father’s erratic gambling, London’s withering stares, and the suffocating weight of propriety. But when scandal strikes at dawn, leaving her father dead and her family drowning in debt, Amelia faces a far more dangerous adversary. William Thornton, a man as ruthless as he is relentless, claims her sister Charlotte’s dowry as payment, and he will stop at nothing to secure it. With her family’s future hanging by a thread, Amelia must forge an uneasy alliance with Sebastian Sinclair, a viscount notorious for avoiding responsibility and courting scandal. Their paths collide in a tempest of whispered threats, midnight encounters, and the undeniable spark that crackles between them. But as secrets unravel and old wounds resurface, Amelia and Sebastian must decide whether their growing affection is a dangerous distraction—or the key to untangling the web of lies threatening to destroy them both. In a society where reputation is everything, can love survive the weight of betrayal?

(OMEGAVERSE/ HIRSTORICAL BL ) ********* In a mystical forest where cherry blossoms bloom under the light of the moon, Meng Yu, a quiet and lonely omega, lives hidden away from a world that would never understand him. His heart is burdened with secrets he cannot escape—secrets tied to his true nature, one he’s afraid to face. Fate, however, has other plans. Lu Shen, a demon cloaked in darkness and fire, enters Meng Yu’s life under mysterious circumstances. The two are drawn to one another by an undeniable force, one that binds them in ways neither can comprehend. Their connection is forbidden, rooted in an ancient curse that has separated light and darkness for eons. As their paths intertwine, Meng Yu and Lu Shen must confront their destinies, both of which are marked by a profound sacrifice. In the face of an impossible love, they find solace in stolen moments beneath the cherry blossoms, even though they know their love cannot survive the forces that seek to keep them apart. Will they defy the heavens themselves for a chance at love, or will they be torn apart by the very forces that created them? Only time will tell as they dance beneath the cherry blossoms for one last time, under the watchful gaze of the Moon. ********** Additional Tags : Historical Fantasy, Forbidden Love, Reincarnation, Alpha/Omega Dynamics,Light vs Darkness, Tragic Romance, Mythical Forests, Sacrifice, Fate and Destiny, Conflict of Morality, Emotional Anguish, Redemption Arc, Slow-Burn Romance, Loyalty and Friendship, Divine Intervention, Ancient China Setting, Mystical Beings, Political Intrigue, Unspoken Desires, Star-Crossed Lovers

Ethan Smith berjalan di sepanjang jalan yang sepi, rokok di mulut, menggelengkan kepalanya dan memaksakan senyum pahit. Siapa sangka setelah tiga tahun menikah, yang tersisa hanyalah pengkhianatan? Dia bersumpah akan membuat wanita itu menyesal atas apa yang telah dilakukannya dan berjanji membuat semua orang yang baik kepadanya hidup bahagia. Ya, itu dia Emily Taylor, wanita yang membantunya keluar dari jurang keputusasaan saat dia mencapai titik terendah dalam hidupnya. "Emily, saatnya aku menjagamu."

Alexis Robinson, a seventeen year old......met a guy online and she fell in love with him......What will happen when she finds out the guy is a transfer students in her school and they are in the same class? Read the novel and give your reviews XOXO THE AUTHOR

A dramatic, eventful love story between the Crown Prince and the Supreme General of the Heavenly Empire! This is an Omegaverse story (A/B/O) with a lot of knives at the beginning. Stay away unless you are used to reading danmeis like 2ha, MDZS, etc.. Following the Heavenly Emperor's death, Crown Prince Xie Jianyu's Fuxi Palace was attacked by a combined force of Longjing Palace and Wuyang Palace. The confrontation between Supreme General Zhang Fengxi resulted in Xie Jianyu's death, after which Zhang Fengxi found out that he did not know Xie Jianyu at all. First, Xie Jianyu was an omega and not an alpha. Second, Zhang Fengxi slept with Xie Jianyu before. Third, Xie Jianyu gave birth to Zhang Fengxi's son. When given the chance to return to the past, will Zhang Fengxi be able to undo his mistakes? Will Xie Jianyu be able to escape his tragic end? Let this author take you on a fascinating journey (⁠｡⁠･⁠ω⁠･⁠｡⁠)⁠ﾉ⁠♡

After an accidental space warp, Xenos finds himself in a place known as the True Universe—a vast cosmos filled with countless races, yet devoid of humans. Longing for Earth and a home he can no longer reach, Xenos trains tirelessly for billions of years, eventually reaching the pinnacle of what the universe can offer. During his relentless cultivation, he uncovers conspiracies, hidden truths, and the devastating reason why the human race is absent among the many races of the True Universe. The weight of this knowledge pushes Xenos to the brink of despair. Refusing to give up, he resolves to take matters into his own hands to rewrite fate itself. However, the ruling powers of the True Universe catch wind of his intentions and launch a brutal attack. Though wounded, Xenos narrowly escapes. After an arduous journey, he finally returns to Earth—only to discover his home universe has been destroyed. Overwhelmed by grief and anger, Xenos uses his knowledge to travel back in time to January 1, 3038. Now in the past, Xenos must act carefully. Using his Paragon-level cultivation risks alerting other Paragon beings, so he remains in the shadows, guiding humanity from behind the scenes. His mission? To lead the human race on a perilous journey through the planes of existence to the True Universe, where they can reclaim their rightful place among the stars. Will Xenos succeed in his quest, or will the forces of the True Universe crush his dreams? Find out by reading his epic journey—one filled with trials, heartbreak, and the burning hope of restoring humanity’s legacy. From the Author (Comedic Edition): Let’s be real, we’ve all had that “Oh, it’s good, but I’ll bookmark it later” moment. Spoiler alert: you’ll forget. Just bookmark it now, save yourself the regret—and me the anxiety of wondering if you’ll ever come back! #Reincarnation, #TimeTravelAdventures, #PowerfulProtagonist #SectBuilding, #ParallelUniverses, #DifferentRealms, #MultiverseJourney, #AncientMysteries, #AncientRaces, #CosmicBattles, #FantasyWorlds.

Creator: this is my first novel I ever write I will try not to add any bad-words into this novel. I will add a new chapter every Sunday (malaysia time) :) The starting of this novel is a young man who was chased by the weird creature which was supposed to exist in this world and got lost in the woods. He went too deep into the forest and trying to find a way out. He found a suspicious and mysterious circus in the middle of the woods. *No Spoilers* What will he do? What happen next? What's about the circus? Read to find out. (＾▽＾)

Shadow has been banished to the human realms by his family due to his weak magic. He has no sense of this new world he is now trapped in and only has the help of one person to help him return back home. Also sorry about the formatting issues, the formatting got destroyed when I copy and pasted the book from watt pad to here. if you want the normal formatting this story can be found on Wattpad :3

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Channel Gwyneth Reyes came from a difficult family. His parents didn't want him to associate with the rich. Because it always says that the rich have bad habits, and only abuse the poor. How far could Channel to prove that love was no choice state in life when he met Matthew Sebastian Cruz?

“我曾经觉得这个城市有救，现在看来，没救了。” 他是个需要钱的侦探， 他为了生活奔波， 他穷得只能靠两个警察朋友救济， 他每天与烟和酒为伴， 他每次需要格洛克为自己解围。 他或许是一个败类， 他也许是一个过街老鼠， 他确实看起来狼狈不堪， 但在这座城市里， 他是个英雄， 他不在乎钱， 他不在乎利益， 他不在乎这个城市。 推荐：《我转生后的16年，竟然变成特殊丧尸？》 《我在柯南世界中的侦探日记》 《Smith Starbuck探案集》 《外环：追逐》

Following the 3rd lyric book release of "Happily Ever After" released in 2022, Dancing Alone in The Dark" is a part of a 2 ACT series, official follow up and 4th (4-5th) lyric book projects by singer/songwriter, Darius Clayton. Set To Release June 21st, of 2024. (First Updated: Bio On November 13th 2023.) (Last Updated: Bio On March 22nd 2024.) ACT II. Out August 1st. Let the poetry speak for itself.

travelling with friends then waking up with a body on you in a place unknown by you. Alex tries his best to try finding his friends.

**Warning** Be sure to read the trigger warnings before starting! Trigger warnings: There are some explicit scenes, mentions of gore/violence, and other items mentioned in the Author's Note Updates every Tuesday! ****** Valerie Campbell is a ruthless CEO who runs a powerful investment empire by day and a dangerous drug operation by night. She's built an empire on manipulation and control, never letting anyone get close enough to break her hardened heart. Adelaide Mitchell is a stripper, fighting to survive and paying off her student loans, hospital bills, and gambling debt left behind by her late mother. Vulnerable but strong, she'll do anything to stay afloat even if it means being controlled by the one woman she despises: Valarie. As secrets unravel, power dynamics shift and emotions run wild, can Adelaide and Valarie overcome their demons, or will their toxic relationship destroy them both?

After being rejected by her fiance at her wedding alter. Mariana was forced to accept her reality but not rather to let the day end without her getting married. so she rush out to find any random, good looking man to marry her. Please marry me, I promise to compensate you in whatever way I can," Marina said to the man staring at her with confidence. "Alright, I will." After the wedding, "I want to get a divorce. Let me go Aiden."  "No, you are my compensation for marrying you," Aiden remarked, on his lips hanging a cocky smile.

Tanya is a rich heiress suffering from amnesia after an accident, is plagued by nightmares where Mr stranger appears.Not able to distinguish between reality and dream she starts investigating the truth behind her memory loss and who the Mr stranger is. Why the pampered heiress lost her memory and who is the Mr stranger that appears in Tanya's dream? Continue reading and find out.

Sarah has spent her life searching for answers about her past, haunted by the mysterious deaths of her parents. Raised in a world filled with secrets, she doesn’t know that she’s destined for far more than ordinary. When a family of vampires—led by the enigmatic Justin—moves into town, everything she thought she knew about herself begins to unravel. Drawn to Justin by a magnetic pull she can’t explain, Sarah finds herself caught in a web of magic, dark family secrets, and hidden truths about her own heritage. As their slow-burn romance intensifies, she discovers she is not just human—she is fae, her memories altered by a warlock intent on controlling her power. And the family who killed her parents? They believed her family was a threat to the fae courts. When Sarah begins to experience vivid memories of her past, she uncovers shocking truths about her parents’ deaths and the dark forces that have been shaping her life from the shadows. The more she learns, the more she’s forced to confront the true cost of her power—and the dangerous, inevitable path that awaits her. With the Courts closing in and an unrelenting destiny pushing her toward a fate she never chose, Sarah must decide whether to embrace the darkness within her or fight to preserve the humanity she has left. But with every choice, the stakes grow higher, and the line between love and betrayal, light and dark, begins to blur. Will Sarah succumb to the magic that calls to her, or will she defy the Courts and the powers that seek to control her?

Maybe it was fate, were we destined to be from the beginning or destined to be apart?, or maybe we were just two lost souls searching for love in places and people couldn't find it, we were similar and different at the same time, we found ourselves in this dark room of hope till the light came, supported eachother in every endeavours, we were strong together an unbreakable force, and maybe and just maybe we might die together as fate seemed to have brought us closer but still set us apart.

This lovely friend is a free spirit, goes wherever she likes, acts however she likes and doesn’t particularly care about how people view her. She goes on so many adventures

Smith Charles is an Hazardous individual who got himself entangle with a web of Misery, Confusion And survival When he took something that belongs to another world, Accidentally unleash a Timer ticking to unlock the lower realm. He must settle the scores between the worlds or a death doomsday will threaten the Existence of the human race Hi, guys this is my first actual story, support me it won't cost you anything and feel free to criticize so i can improve better as a writer. and also The book Cover isn't mine..

"I, Thandie Lohan vow to focus all my energy on building my career and the day I fall in love again will be the day the sun dances". I was done with men and their empty promises, the old fairy-tale romance Thandie was gone and that is how I met him, a simple desire, the curiosity to know how the warmth of his body felt pressed against mine. It was supposed to be a passing phase, an experiment and he was supposed to be a companion that came with very little expectations, a temporary plaything... Let me tell you a story of how the sun danced...