An Uncomfortable Truth About Reading Books

Truth Truth is a bitter, harsh reality— sought only when absolutely necessary. If it were up to most, they’d choose to live within lies. The best lies carry a sliver of truth, enough to make them believable. Death Much like truth, death is rarely desired. Only those weary of life seek it out. But for many, it feels like a curse— a curse they long to break. Immortality A sweet lie that countless souls chase. Yet death, with its bitter truth, has claws that may be delayed but never denied. In the end, death is the truth that all living beings shall acknowledge whether one wants or not…

A young village boy is thrust into a hidden realm of magic and intrigue, a side of the world far beyond his wildest imaginings. Watch as he transforms from a simple child to a qualified mage in his quest for power... his quest for truths. Patreon (3 Advanced Chapters): patreon.com/TaleDrifter No romance or harem (99.99% sure this will not change). The first 2 or 3 chapters don't contain any action. They mainly serve to introduce MC and some of the backstory of the world. The cover image was AI-generated. Editing of chapters was carried out with assistance from ChatGPT.

Robin Burton is a young man who grow with everything anyone can hope for, immense talent for cultivation, sharp mind, a wealthy family that will stop at nothing to protect and nurture him. He had everything except the willingness to take them. "Why would I take the same route as my ancestors ? why should I become stronger? to beat this and compete with that..?! THAT IS NOT WHAT I WAS BORN FOR!!" Robin didn't want to compete with young masters, so he made an army and started invading planets.

List of Books I will be reading on Qidian.

"Your boss doesn't deserve you," Clifford revealed. "Why are you telling me all this?" I narrowed my eyes at him. "Because I want you for myself. You're the woman of my dreams." Compared to how he behaved when he came to deliver stuff to me, he was very blunt now. "What if I don't like you back?" "I'll wait, after all, I'm good at that." He didn't look fazed. "Why me? I don't even own a business of my own." I told him. "You don't need to own a business, Arleen. It's just you I need." "What do you need me for?" "I need you to be my woman, that's all." He answered. **** Arleen Theodore is a secretary who is in love with her boss, Damion Clinton, but he doesn't love her back although he's aware but acts ignorant. Whereas, Clifford Edson, Arleen's delivery guy secretly loves her and tries to find any chance he gets to deliver things to her. BUT when the boss comes in contact with the delivery guy, things go haywire…. could it be that the delivery guy brought out mixed feelings from Damion towards Arleen? Or is the delivery guy Damion Clinton's untold truth?

Milo was determined to find out why his former classmate joined the enemy and wreaked havoc on their hometown. He refused to believe that his friend could do something so evil. After meeting her years later and getting shot by her. Narrowly escaping death he decides to find out why she chose this path and decides to try one more time to bring his old friend back.

When two contradicting forces converge, is it chaos or harmony? Is it fate or a flash of the unanticipated? And as the line blur we must ask: Is it real or just a figment of our adventurous minds? *** The world is closing in on Malia Baker. An all-time best selling author. She either writes, or she risks losing the contract that promises the peak of her career. Now just a step away. Plagued by the crushing weight of expectations, Malia falls into a cycle of writer’s block. leaving her drenched by endless emotional avalanche where nothing makes sense and everything feels flat. Desperate to rechristen herself and break free from the torturing paralysis, Malia falls asleep after a creatively draining day. But only to find herself in the mind of a killer, fueled with an insatiable thirst for revenge against his family. Davies Moore, tortured and betrayed by his family, has one clear goal: To watch the family tree go up in flames. but more than anything, to be the one lighting the match. He would stop at nothing to erase the Hernandez name from existence. But soon, A growing thorn keeps him torn between vengeance and desire when he meets Grace walker. A woman whose sudden appearance in his life throws it wildly off balance. *** The line between the author and character goes thin, and within that blur is a question hanging in the air: ‘Who are you really, Davies Moore?’

Before Ryan Morgan and Jacob Morgan's parents passed away in a car accident, they decided to appoint Ryan as Jacob's legal guardian under their will. Jacob has autism, ages fifteen and is the funniest and most sweetest person anyone could ever meet. Ryan, ages twenty six, is a prosecutor in the state of North Dakota. But shortly after Jacob's girlfriend, Izza Miller's body is found dead near a river, Jacob is accused of a crime Ryan thinks he is innocent of. Even though, Ryan begins to search for evidence trying to figure out who's the actual person who killed Izza, and why did they accuse his own brother? If anyone who sees this story being plagiarized by someone else, please send me a quick message as soon as possible. I do not tolerate plagiarism at all, and I will sue whoever is responsible of stealing my work. 2022 Rebecca Clark. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or used in any manner without the prior permission of the author, except for the brief description of the book in a book review. word count: [50,000-60,000] cover designed by canva!

Blurb: Linda Charles, a bright but failing designer, never thought she would cross paths with Kevin Donald, a cruel businessman hiding his identity as a corporate giant. Linda is pushed into a fake relationship with the man she despises the most after losing everything in a twisted power game. Unknown to her, Kevin holds a deep secret that could destroy both of their lives. As they fight enemies on all sides, from spiteful ex-lovers to power-hungry foes, their intense hate turns into undeniable desire. But with Kevin's lie hanging over them and a shocking betrayal waiting in the shadows, will Linda be able to trust the man who has hurt her, or will they lose everything before love can blossom?

If you had one wish, what would it be? Theo never expected to face such a question. But when a mysterious entity presents him with this impossible choice, he’s forced to confront the desires he never fully understood. Magic, immortality, and adventure all seem too simple. Instead, Theo chooses something far greater: the Truth. Yet, Truth is never so easily granted. As his body dissolves into black mist, he is transported to a strange, vibrant forest a world unlike anything he’s ever known. Even though part of him anticipated this shift, he struggles to understand the reality he now faces. Stripped from his former life and thrust into a realm of untold mysteries, Theo now adopting the name Daymoon must uncover not only the secrets of this new world, but also the reason the voice chose him and the true cost of his wish. A tale of self-discovery, cosmic intrigue, and the hidden threads that bind worlds together, Truth Seeker explores the power of knowledge and the dangerous consequences of desiring it above all else.

Story takes place in a post apocalyptic world after a nuclear war occured, Its about how a little group of teens who want to bring back the world they once used to live in, create a world of peace and no war, though they’ll have to eliminate all evil first, no matter what means, and there’s really no main character. Im 15 and this is prob my first and last work so i am doing this just for fun but i will try to make it as good as possible.

A brilliant, ruthless killer stalked the city, leaving a trail of terror in their wake. Detective Edevene Felix, undeterred, pursued the elusive predator through a labyrinth of clues and dead ends.

An adventure of a bookworm whose fate is in his decision making, adding more companions while looking for the next chapters by the man whom is yet to be uncovered

If you see this book don't read, it has Lots of Errors, But you can read the original, which is one of my books * SCANDALSS* this one right here is a mistake

Once the sole grandmaster of his era, renowned as the legendary monster of his time, old man Eldred Arnold went to investigate the mysterious deaths of several of his old master friends. Venturing deeper into the jungle than anyone had ever dared, Eldred stumbled upon a mysterious crack between two ancient trees that not even he could fathom. Suspecting that it had something to do with his friend's death, the old man found himself in an entirely different world—where people wielded magic and powerful artifacts in their struggle for authority and dominance. Follow old man Eldred Arnold as he uses the Book of Immortality. As he ventures into an unfamiliar universe, he sets out to collect the Seven Godly Books, each holding immense power. With each book he acquires, Eldred grows stronger, stepping closer to achieving his ultimate goal: immortality. “This is the fate of the strong. And fate had chosen me to be strong.” "So what if I have to kill all opposing forces? If it's for a never-dying soul and body, then so be it," Eldred Arnold sneered as he looked at a hundred tier 3 late-stage mages, his eyes flashing with a sinister gaze. NO ROMANCE AND HAREM! ------------------------------------------------- --------------------Rewards-------------------- 50 Power Stones= 1 Bonus Chapter 10 Golden Tickets = 1 Bonus Chapter

The universe has been invaded and dominated by an extremely powerful alien species, corrupting all lifeforms. Now, Venus Hekatonreis, forced to live in another universe after her escape, gathers the means to claim her revenge.

This a story about a Highschool girl, as she finds more secrets about her life and family and about her beloved dead.

Three friend always together since childhood find out there is another world apart from their world and it was gonna cause separation between their friendship.

Miki Kaye has three loyal friends and two supportive parents... until she falls for a boy

In the bustling town of Lumanyane, Tarsher’s quiet life takes an unexpected turn when Ashley, a girl from his past, transfers to his school with a stunning transformation and a haunting secret. As their love blossoms amidst the modern, yet Catholic-influenced backdrop of St. Gabriel’s Catholic High School, Ashley reveals a shocking truth that shatters Tarsher’s world. But when he discovers it was all a lie to test his devotion, Tarsher begins to question everything—her motives, their connection, and the depth of her love. Caught between passion and betrayal, can their love survive the cracks, or will the weight of deception tear them apart forever?

Xiao Yun is an ordinary orphan 25-year-old boy who completed his graduation from his city's average university 2 months ago and was now working as a manager in a company. But his boss fired him from the job for some reason. Yun committed suicide out of frustration. When Yun opens his eyes, he thinks, "Oh! So was all this a dream?" [Ding!] [New host, confirmed] What kind of sound is this? From here, Xiao Yun's journey begins to find the truth and he becomes a truth seeker. 2 Years Later In deep sleep, Yun hears some sounds as if someone is calling him but he cannot see anything. Suddenly he is falling into a dark pit, then he sees a hand coming towards him which is taking him out of that darkness and towards the light. Where he again hears someone's voice who is crying and saying, why did you leave me? Why did you forget me? Don't you need me now? If you don't need my help then I will go back and will not come even if you call me. Noooooooo... hah! hah! hah!