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Joanne Smith, weighed down by significant debt and humiliated by Jeffrey Winchester's cruel rejection just a day before their wedding, transformed her life into that of a multi-millionaire entrepreneur, allowing love to fade into memory. Joanne had one rule in life: money first, emotions later. She built an empire from the ground up, balancing her booming logistics company with the peace of her family farm. When a rugged stranger shows up, desperate for a place to stay, Joanne reluctantly takes him in as a paying guest. But little does she know, he’s not just any guest. He’s the man who brutally rejected her years ago, the one she’s long since forgotten. And he remembers everything differently. Now, living under her roof, he’s fueled by the sting of his own downfall and a hunger for revenge. Will the truth tear her world apart—or bring a reckoning neither of them saw coming? Join me on this incredible journey to find out! I will provide daily updates, and I would love to hear your thoughts in the comments. Please consider leaving a review and supporting me with GTs, Power Stones, and gifts. I hope you enjoy this story as much as I enjoy writing it!

#Married #Office Romance Jerica Evans, a devoted wife and clerk at City Hall, feels her world slowly unraveling as the cracks in her once-loving marriage deepen. Her husband, Jared, a high-powered lawyer with a fierce courtroom reputation known as "The Siberian Beast," has grown distant, and his cold demeanor leaves Jerica questioning everything. Once the pillar of her life, Jared now feels like a stranger, more lighthouse than man—steady but unreachable, leaving Jerica adrift in loneliness and suspicion. When she catches him leaving work early with a mysterious woman in a red dress, her world shatters. As she balances her growing suspicion with the suspicious arrival of Harold Braddock, Jerica's former flame, the lines between loyalty, betrayal, and her own desires blur. Her once steady life spirals as her husband’s frosty demeanor and her own emotional wounds collide. As the emotional distance between her and Jared widens, Jerica must decide whether to fight for a love that seems to have slipped away—or walk away from the man who once completed her. What will she decide? What is Jared's secret? Was their marriage truly over? Has she truly stopped loving him? This is a heartstring-pulling journey of love, pride, and the devastating cost of hidden truths and unspoken desires, where one woman must decide if she’ll fight for the man she married or leave him behind to save herself. Please support the book by voting. Leave reviews and tell me what you feel in the comments.

In a world where magic determines power, Leywin—a prodigy with unparalleled control but low magical reserves—discovers the dark truth behind his parents' mysterious deaths. His pursuit of justice leads him down a path of vengeance, shattering one of the kingdom's strongest noble houses in a single night.

The East+[Shelter + Management + Apocalypse Rotation + Steady Male Protagonist] The apocalypse game has descended upon humanity, throwing the world into chaos. People are randomly assigned shelters across the globe, and every month, apocalyptic disasters rotate like clockwork: searing heat, unrelenting cold, meteor showers, mutant plants, and rampaging monsters. Survival hinges on venturing out to scavenge resources, battling the elements, and upgrading shelters to withstand an onslaught of catastrophes. Yi Bai is just another player in this brutal game—or so it seems. But soon, he discovers that his shelter talent is unlike any other. [Homebody’s Paradise (SSS-Class)]: For every day spent in his shelter, Yi Bai receives critical survival rewards tailored to his needs. The higher his shelter level, the better the rewards. “A top-tier talent! I can get stronger just by staying at home?” While others are fighting tooth and nail outside their shelters—battling monsters, scouring for food, and struggling to survive—Yi Bai is quietly turning his shelter into the ultimate fortress. Resources, weapons, food, and equipment pour in effortlessly. His Sealy bed? Supreme comfort. The S-Class combat beauty awarded to him? Lounging by his side. Apocalypse resources? Stacked so high he can’t even spend them all. With nothing more than patience and a talent for staying put, Yi Bai becomes an unstoppable force. “You call this the apocalypse?” He chuckles, sinking deeper into his plush bed. “This is paradise for homebodies!”

A youth who obtained a life simulator, with the help of the simulator, began his journey as a mundane martial artist and reached the pinnacle, explored immortality, pursued godliness, opening up a path for all beings, and finally became a founder of the Great Tao.【Fifty in the Great Tao, Forty-Nine Heavenly Paths, one escapes! Therefore, all things in the world have a thread of life!】 At sixteen: You broke through to a Ninth-grade Martial Artist, thus deterring all ill-intentioned enemies. At two hundred: You shattered the confines of heaven and earth, unlocked your Divine Hidden body, and certified the Path of Human Immortal. At three hundred: You comprehended the natural world, and certified the Heavenly Immortal Way. At seven hundred and eighty-six: You validated Immortal Path five times, ascended to heaven in one step, and certified the position of Dao Monarch. ... After countless simulations,【You paved the Immortal Path for all beings and were revered as the founder of the Great Tao.】

A reunion of old friends turns into a drunken plea for help as a suddenly homeless and helpless Sarah begs for shelter, and says she will do anything....which leads to the signing of a strange contract. Genre: Romance | Lesbian Fiction | UPDATE: Early release chapters on Patreon. EBook: https://a.co/d/04fe0ssb Patreon: https://patreon.com/NightKitten

Maya has always lost herself in the pages of fantasy novels, particularly the works of the elusive Dawn Weaver. But when the books she loves suddenly start to fade—pages turning blank and stories unraveling—Maya is forced to confront a chilling truth: the worlds inside her books are coming to life. As creatures from Weaver’s stories begin appearing in the real world, Maya is drawn into a terrifying reality where fiction and reality collide. Desperate for answers, she discovers a way to enter one of the stories herself. Inside the world of Whispers of a Forgotten Kingdom, she meets a brooding swordsman, a supporting character who should’ve never left the pages. Together, they must face the witch behind the disturbances—someone who has grown tired of living the same story over and over again. With danger closing in and the boundaries of the book blurring, Maya realizes that saving both worlds will require rewriting fate. But will she be able to find the ending she wants, or will she become part of a story that she can’t escape?

Do you believe that ghosts exist in this world? Actually, ghosts are everywhere; it's just that you can't see them. One day, if you were to open your Yin-Yang Eyes, you would discover their shadows everywhere. And at this moment, there happens to be a ghost by your side, extending its blood-red tongue, licking your face...

Nora is shattered a month before her wedding when she uncovers her fiancé's deceitful affair. As she manages this betrayal, she discovers a deep ploy to hinder her from claiming her rightful inheritance. Devastated but determined, Nora takes a daring step to regain control of her life. Enter Demetri 'The Demon' to those who know him, a formidable man barely known to her, who offers her protection and support in return for a contract marriage to satisfy him. In a twist of fate, Nora marries Demetri to claim her inheritance and fight those who plotted against her. But as she battles her own family and Demetri's many rivals, will she be able to keep from falling for the man known to crush people beneath his booted heel. Excerpt: She had forgotten that the man was intimidating and directly challenged him. Rather than speaking, Demetri rose from his seat and approached her deliberately. Although it was a mere few steps, time seemed to stretch for Nora. When he was almost within touching distance, his hand gently landed on her knee, moving it sideways. His touch moved with a hint of a caress, and he stepped between her open legs. Nora sat there in frozen silence, her eyes wide like a deer caught in headlights. Catching her chin between his fingers, he tilted her face upwards and spoke unhurriedly," You are my wife." She nodded her head slowly in affirmation while his thumb slowly traced her lip. "I have given you time to gather your emotions." Another nod. Nora's nervousness made her lick her lips, acutely aware of his intense gaze fixed upon them. "Your reason for the marriage was to secure your inheritance and get away from under your mother's thumb." "Yes..." Nora whispered in confusion. Her confusion was not about his statement but about the bewildering sensations coursing through her. What was happening with her? "It's time for you to fulfil your end of the contract, yes?" He continued. "Yes," Nora whispered breathlessly. Why was she breathless? Had the oxygen level in the house dropped? Was the air suddenly thinning? Abruptly, his hand left her face, and she watched as he drew closer. It was then that Nora comprehended what was unfolding. All those tantalizing, heart-pounding kisses she had read about in novels were about to possibly become her reality. But the anticipated kiss didn't happen. Instead, he paused near her and commanded, "Kiss me."

People despise me because I don't have a good job or money. Even my fiancee is considering breaking up with me because I don't have a new house or car. But everything will change! With the gateway to the Elven Realm, the stats and abilities I will develop, and the riches I will gain will be enough! I will shout to the whole world; "My name is Eren!"

Between reality and fiction, between truth and lies, there is a world, a kingdom that lives among US, built on the ruins of human morality and values, and if you are ready for it, you have the freedom to enter and visit it

"On that day, not a single clansman was willing to follow me..." In the early days of the founding of Konoha, when Madara Uchiha left Konoha, he called upon the whole clan before his departure. However, in the vast clan territory, not a single person was willing to follow him... Just as he was feeling disheartened, a young boy stepped forward! Madara was shocked to find that the young boy, at such a tender age, had actually awakened the Mangekyo Sharingan! The young boy not only had incredible strength but also knew the whereabouts of the Uchiha's secret weapon from years ago - the Light of Uchiha! Just like that, three Uchiha formed a new team... ... Years later, Shenyu reached the peak. Gazing down at the ninja coalition army at the foot of the mountain and the Ōtsutsuki floating in the sky one by one...

"If a "god" hurt the person you love... will you sharpen your knife? if a "god" sent you to "hell" ? will you claw your way up just to knock the "Heaven's Gate". Will you burn the "Heaven" for Love? If the only person you can call in desperation is your name and God who is in a deep slumber at the depths of your ordeals... Will you still stand up and fight? If death is imminent... Who's the person you will drag to hell with you to have a fine dining experience with Satan? How far are you willing to go for revenge? This will all be answered by me. Let me tell you a story of my descent to the false gods' dining table" This is heavily inspired by the recent events of a famous Filipino Pastor("anointed son of god, the last person who will sign your papers to go to heaven") who committed unspeakable crimes and atrocities, albeit inspired, there is no intention to make fun of abominable crimes, the victims, and the family that may be talked about in the story. All the names will be changed and any events that may have comparisons are all coincidences. (NO Artificial intelligence, machine learning, or any technological crutches was used to make this, all human)

In the waning years of Spanish colonial rule in the Philippines, a young boy named Alfonso XIII was proclaimed King of Spain in 1886. However, being just a child, his mother, Queen Maria Christina, ruled as regent in his place. Queen Maria Christina adopted a somewhat lenient policy, granting the Filipinos a degree of freedom while still keeping them as subjects of the Spanish monarchy. As time passed, the Philippines remained under Spanish rule until it was finally passed on to Alfonso, Prince of Asturias, in 1920. But Alfonso, wise beyond his years, saw the plight of the Filipino people and understood their deep desire for independence in their hearts. He made a momentous decision – renouncing his claim to the Spanish throne and requesting to govern the Philippines instead. Surprisingly, the Spanish monarch agreed to this arrangement, and Alfonso was given the unique responsibility of managing the Philippines as a separate entity. But unknown to everyone, the original Alfonso, Prince of Asturias, died due to drowning accident and was replaced by Miguel Reyes. In a world reminiscent of the early twentieth century but with a twist, Miguel Reyes, a brilliant scientist,engineer, military enthusiast, and businessman from the Philippines, found himself in a strange predicament. After a fatal car accident in 2023, Miguel was granted an extraordinary second chance at life. He awakened to find his soul inexplicably reincarnated into the body of a prince in a distant land. Confused and disoriented at first, Miguel soon discovered that he was inhabiting none other than the young Alfonso, Prince of Asturias, decades before his untimely death. Realizing the significance of this opportunity, Miguel knew he had to act wisely. He had lived a life devoted to knowledge and progress, and now he found himself in a pivotal position to change history for the better. Armed with the knowledge of Alfonso's fate and aware of the impending struggles faced by the Philippines, Miguel resolved to take a different path. Join Alfonso (Miguel Reyes) on a life-changing experience. Will Miguel Reyes find tranquility in his second life as he governs the nation and steers it towards greatness? Or will he face the shadow of a conspiracy lurking within the borders?

Tia, Samantha, and Bradon navigate high school life, secrets, and matchmaking. After Tia discovers her dad, Simeon, spent the night with her High School Principal, Miss Taylor, they concoct a plan to set them up via a dating site. However, their scheme leads to unexpected revelations, a school makeover project, and personal confessions, exploring themes of friendship, love, and growth.

A horrifying tale, indeed. I have no clue who or what is behind it all, but people are disappearing, dying in the most brutal ways imaginable. And I… I’ve done nothing to stop it. It feels like a curse, a dark force stalking us all. I moved into this apartment a month ago, hoping to find my dead lover, but now, every passing moment feels like an eternity. I can feel it—something is wrong, something much worse than I could ever have imagined. This nightmare isn't going to end well. I can sense it deep in my bones. I may be the next to die. The thought alone sends icy shivers crawling down my spine. The shadow is there, always lurking, always watching—waiting to end us all. It follows us, inch by inch, closing in. And there's no escape. I can't run anymore. No matter how fast I try, I know... I won’t make it out alive.

Awaken Online begins with the brutal slaughter of a simple warrior named Chris. This is his story. Raising his sister alone has been tough, especially since she started falling in with a bad crowd. Chris’s only escape has been video games, but when his sister’s situation escalates to potential jail time, Chris has some tough decisions to make to get her out of trouble.

Lady Sophie’s husband, Duke Lucas of Rogethen, asks her for an open marriage after she finds out he's been sleeping with another woman for months. The powerful dragon in the woods proposes a scheme for revenge and it involves tricking her husband into believing that his perfect, docile wife is falling for someone else. The first step of their plan? Purchasing her with gold.

In a world divided by ages of mystery, where recorded history is studied, lost history is sought, and unknown history haunts humanity, an intelligent young man, Asher, emerges, his charisma ends up making people follow him. He unknowingly carries the promise of bringing peace to a fractured world, but his journey reveals that the path to redemption is filled with dark secrets and supernatural forces. Chosen by an ancestral prophecy, he must gather followers to prepare, each with unique abilities and pasts marked by the secrets of the three stories. Together, they will face the wounds left by recorded history, the echoes of lost history, and the terrors of unknown history. As they advance, they discover that the very forces that promise peace may hide intentions beyond mortal understanding. With the world in constant conflict between science, faith and magic, the young Messiah is tested by both humanity and supernatural entities that inhabit the limits of reality.

A brave hero and a Saint of the Immortal Flames join forces to face the most powerful being in the universe, the Celestial Emperor. However, all they manage to do is separate a piece of his divine artifact, the book Tales of the Creation of Heavens and Earth. Unexpectedly, Tristan, a kid who has been locked up in a dungeon for two years by his stepmother, ends up receiving a fragment of this book. Unfortunately, he realizes that this alone is not enough to change his situation. Nevertheless, it rekindles the flame in his heart and motivates him to stay alive to seek revenge and find out what happened to his mother. And perhaps, thus began his ascension in this hellish world. What to Expect: - Weak to Strong to Op - Big fantasy world, many regions to explore with different cultures and characteristics - A good romance - Very interesting magical system - Creative enemies with nice backstory: magical, mystical and divine (eventually) _____________ Discord Server: Join if you want to see some pictures of the characters or just talk about the book. https://discord.gg/q9EQuZfYeZ

As the city that never sleeps buzzed with life, Larry stood on the precipice of a new chapter. A chapter where he would confront his past, embrace his true self, and forge a path that honored both his family's legacy and his own desires.

In the beginning, Shangdi created the heaven and the earth. In seven days, he made the greatest of all his creations. A few years later, humanity worshipped its creator and respected its progenitor while I, Lu Xifa, the greatest of all the heavenly angels, was forgotten with time. When I tried to take my life, I ended up back in Genesis. Now, in my second life, I will cultivate to take over heaven or die trying. Check out the story of Lucifer, the fallen angel, told in the Xianxia style of Chinese novels.

Arjun Kumar, a 21-year-old Indian engineering student, dies in a tragic accident and is reborn in a world of cultivation he once read about. Now the eldest son of the powerful Kumar family in the Upper Realm, he discovers he has inherited a mysterious Lust System that fuels his power and desire. This world is divided into the Lower Realm, where cultivators train for power; the Upper Realm, home to elite beings; and the Heavenly Realm, where gods rule immortal lives. Arjun's journey is not just about mastering cultivation and surviving political intrigue; it’s about facing a lowly but determined opponent from the Lower Realm who seeks revenge and the power to topple him. With ambitions that could change the fate of entire realms, Arjun must navigate battles, alliances, and betrayals, all while harnessing his Lust System to claim his place as the supreme being. "The Lustful Ascendant" is an epic tale of power, passion, and the price of godhood. World Building - 60% Romance and Sexual Content - 25% Extras - 15%

its skill concepts that I think would be cool. if people want they can expand apon the skills I list or use them for books their writing.

This is intended to be a series of short stories about the birth of the universe and the many things in it. There is no real chronological order to the chapters, so there's no need to read them in order.