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Before they got married, Laurent already knew that Dave Washington had another woman in his heart, yet she still chose to marry him because Dave had always been the one she loved. She loved Dave, but his heart belonged to another woman. It was said that this woman loved another man, who happened to be Dave's illegitimate half-brother. Laurent believed that having a child would secure their shaky marriage. Until one day, the woman Dave loved finally told him, "Actually, the person I love is you." Laurent had devoted her youth and energy to this sensational and messy love story, only to helplessly watch it collapse. Heartbroken, she chose to divorce. She thought Dave's infidelity would make her easily give up on the house, car, and property during the divorce, with the only request being custody of their daughter. But to her surprise, Dave insisted that she was unfit to raise their daughter and refused to give her custody. In order to fight for her daughter, she embarked on a long and exhausting legal battle. She said to him, "You're so persistent—aren't you worried your lover is waiting for you anxiously?" Dave smiled and replied, "If you have time to worry about her, you might as well get a new lawyer." In a fit of rage, she threw a cup of water in his face. "Dave Washington, you're despicable!" Yes, every lawyer she hired was bought off by him with large sums of money. Finally, disheartened, she gave up custody of their daughter and decided to leave the country to heal. But he sent someone to intercept her at the airport...

18 years ago, she was a little rogue that had been pampered by him; 18 years later, he had reformed her into a little lamb. Boss Shen’s greatest pride was that he had successfully tamed a wild kitten into an obedient house cat.

He was a prestigious man who dominated the Imperial Capital, cold and tyrannical, overshadowing everything with just a wave of his hand. When he accidentally met her and began to dote on his wife, he spared not even his own mother. Everyone envied her, yet they didn't know his adoration was truly exhausting her. "You're not allowed to wear backless dresses, and skirts must not rise above the knee. No kissing scenes, no physical contact with male actors, and you must be home by eight o'clock every night."

Xia Yi finds herself trapped in a world she once disapproved of, where deceit and treachery rule the day. She was once a strong future figure, but now she is a disgraced heiress who is compelled to enter into a contract marriage with the mysterious and frigid He Shihan, whose intentions are as opaque as his eyes. Enemies abound as Xia Yi fights to recover what was taken from her: a rival who feeds on lies, an ex-fiance with sinister secrets, and a group of power-hungry players who would use anyone or anything to further their agenda. Xia Yi must choose between being a pawn in someone else's game and rewriting it in a world where emotion and power are intertwined.

Yuno is an unlucky part-timer working in a convenience store for Espers and Guides. That means they sell stuff that makes their store look like an adult shop. During his shift, the highest-grade aphrodisiac they have was stolen. He chased the thief, determined to retrieve the stolen Item from their store. But, much to Yuno's annoyance, he found himself in a dangerous situation with Ki Gayoon— the infamous Esper on the verge of a Rampage. How does the saying go again? 'The way to an Esper's heart is through his d*ck.' Is Yuno supposed to, uhm, do "it" to calm Ki Gayoon before he snaps and kills them both? #guide #esper #guideverse

..... Chiron lived an unfortunately miserable life as an orphan. Just when he managed to get rich as a result of a book about a world he saw in his dreams, he was murdered by a deranged Fan He was even unable to enjoy his vast wealth before his death. But Fate had other plans for him. He was reborn in the same book he wrote as the main character. But there was a big problem. According to his book, the main character was to die at the end, risking his life for the safety of the world. To sacrifice one's self for the world was not his style. After all, he had already experienced death before. There was no way in hell was he going to give his life for anybody. Instead of following the story arch and becoming a hero, he forges his own path on the road to true villiany and immortality. However can he win when his enemy is Fate itself and the Gods that command it? Especially with the Fate Change System he can never truly trust. ...... Note: The MC has no morality. Very Sick Shit happens in this book. I mean things that will make even your parents shy away. You have been warned!!! No Romance= (The Ancestors forbid it) Simping= (The MC would prefer Death please) Familiar bonds= (Family exists only for benefits.) Stray off the part of Power= (only to go kill a nation or something and we back on track)

When you commit a crime you are punished by a king. But what if king commits a crime. Then he is cursed. A young historian Riya researches one such cursed king. She is joined by Vikram a realtor. They both are faulted hence become friends. As they fall in love a doom works hard to seperate them. Can they rewrite their destiny. In my Devil's Arms

Lena always believed life was simple: work hard, protect her family, and keep her dreams small. But when her mother’s health takes a drastic turn, Lena faces an impossible choice. Desperate to save her, she accepts a deal from a ruthless CEO, Mr. Langston, who promises to cover her mother’s treatment—if she’ll spy on his business rival, Elias. Thrown into Elias’s world, Lena quickly learns he’s not just a cold-hearted CEO but a man scarred by betrayal and loneliness. As she grows closer to him, her loyalties waver. But when a stunning secret about her past comes to light, Lena’s whole life flips upside down. She isn’t who she thought she was—she’s the true heiress of the family fortune, stolen at birth by none other than her so-called “sister,” Vivian. Now, Lena must navigate a labyrinth of lies, forbidden love, and powerful enemies determined to keep her from her birthright. But with her heart caught between revenge and love, Lena realizes the truth is even more dangerous than she imagined. Will she claim her rightful place and find happiness, or will betrayal and ambition tear her life apart?

Sai Semajin, the human who dared to destroy everything.

"Hearts in the Dark: Between Doubts and Desires" follows the story of two friends and a criminal who are transported to a world where secrets from the past and fears of the future collide, shaping the destiny of men destined to "not" meet. Damián, a hardened ex-mercenary scarred by life's hardships, suddenly finds himself linked to Adam, a powerful Alpha Prime. But while Adam yearns to explore the possibilities of love and a new world, Damián finds himself trapped in a spiral of distrust and self-doubt. He doesn't believe in the promises of a different future, nor in the possibility of finding redemption in the arms of another man. As Damián and Adam struggle to overcome the barriers that separate them, their journey intertwines with the story of Aster and Callum, whose own romance blooms amidst the shadows of uncertainty. While Aster and Callum defy societal conventions and embrace the intensity of their forbidden love, Damián faces his own inner demons, struggling to find the trust needed to fully surrender to the other. As the paths of these two couples cross and intertwine, they discover that the true power of love lies in self-acceptance and the courage to trust the unknown. In a world where the past threatens to consume the present and the future seems uncertain, love reveals itself as the guiding light in their darkness, showing them that together, they can find the peace and redemption they so desperately seek.

A man with a lifelong martial arts background, raised in Asia due to his family's profession, moves to the US for education and work. He discovers Historical Medieval Battles through a colleague and becomes deeply passionate about it. He trains hard and becomes skilled enough to represent his country. During a competition, his armor fails, and he's struck in the head with a two-handed axe, seemingly dying. But is this truly the end?"

[Warning: This book contains Strong Language and Mature Content] On her eighteenth birthday, Ravenna felt the weight of exile as she was outlawed from her home because she could not shift to a werewolf, a mark of shame in their world that revered power. Away from all the ridicules and hate, she had at least a more peaceful life, until a beautiful storm knocked at her door. Deceived by its enchanting waves, Ravenna welcomed it with open arms until she was swept away into the deepest depth of the ocean of love. Being a daughter of an alpha, that was not supposed to happen even if she was not living in the pack anymore. Falling in love with the king of darkness. Alaric! He is the epitome of danger. But then, she turned his life upside down. From a heartless man to an obsessive lover. All he wished was to keep her with him. Even if it meant chaining her to himself. Whether what he felt was infatuation, desire or... he just would never ever let her go. Let no man or beast separate him from what he had claimed and marked; else they would face his unceasing wrath. **************** "Am of no use to you, why do you still insist on keeping me?" She just wanted to hear him say it. That he loved her as much as she did. She was becoming more desperate as days went by, maybe more than desperate to the extent of destroying herself in this love. Alaric paused and kept his laptop aside. He held her hand and brought her in front of him before pulling her to his lap. Silently, he sniffed her neck and licked it, then replied, "Because I want to." He continued his actions, and his hands were already moving under her dress caressing her thighs. Ravenna took a deep breath trying to stop herself from diving into pleasure as always. "Will you ever say it?" Her voice came out as a low yearning plead and with his advanced hearing ability, Alaric did not miss a word. "Say what?" His hand reached her pant ready to tear it apart. "That you love me." Her words made him pause abruptly before looking at her. As usual, his eyes were blank with no hint of emotions making Ravenna feel like she was just fooling herself. For how long could she endure this? "Do I?" He asked not tearing his gaze away from her eyes that were already tearing up. _________________________ This book is in the viral competition. Support Author by adding to library, gifting power stones and golden tickets.

Um amor condenado desde o início, uma causa perdida, uma batalha em desvantagem - E ainda assim, nenhum dos corações deseja desistir até o final. ----- Arlan Cromwell, o epítome do perfeito Príncipe Herdeiro. Tudo o que ele quer é viver uma vida normal de um humano, mas a vida de um dragão está longe de ser normal. Ele tem apenas um objetivo - encontrar sua prometida fugitiva e decapitá-la. O que acontece quando ele descobre que a mulher que conquistou seu coração é aquela que ele jurou matar? Oriana, a herbalista, se disfarçando de homem, passou a vida inteira fugindo sem saber do que está fugindo. Quando os mistérios de seu passado lentamente começam a alcançá-la, ela não tem a quem recorrer... exceto Arlan. Mas quando ela descobre que o homem a quem entregou seu coração é o mesmo que quer matá-la, como ela pode aceitar as crueldades que a vida lhe impôs? Duas pessoas com segredos para manter, identidades para esconder e respostas para encontrar. Quando a certa escuridão ameaça levar Oriana embora, o Dragão será capaz de proteger sua companheira? ----- Excerto- “Se eu soubesse que você era minha prometida, teria te matado no exato momento em que nos encontramos.” “Se eu soubesse que estava prometida a você, teria me matado antes mesmo que você me matasse!” Ele tirou uma adaga e a ofereceu a ela. “Não é tarde demais. Apenas corte sua garganta com isso e você sangrará sem dor.” Ela aceitou a faca, seus dedos segurando firmemente o cabo. No momento seguinte, ele estava pressionado contra a parede e a faca estava no lado direito de seu pescoço. “Que tal eu tentar em você primeiro, meu prometido?” “Sinta-se à vontade para tentar. Mas quando você falhar, esta faca provará primeiro o sangue do seu avô, depois o seu.” A raiva subiu em seus olhos, e no momento seguinte, sangue corria pelo lado direito de seu pescoço. Ela cortou profundamente o suficiente para romper um vaso sanguíneo importante. “Você não deveria ter me desafiado,” ela zombou e recuou, esperando que ele desabasse. Ele apenas sorriu e passou o dedo ao longo da ferida profunda em seu pescoço. “Parece que você falhou.” Ela observou a ferida em seu pescoço se curando sozinha e sentiu-se chocada até os ossos. “Você.. o que você é?” “Adivinhe?” -----

*Knock* "Come in" Alice heard Xander say before she walked into the bedroom. She found him sitting on the couch wearing a simple t-shirt and a pair of black jeans. When he rose his head to see who it was, she saw how red his eyes were, like a blood moon and his face still showed no emotions. " What is it" he asked calmly. " I-i just wanted to th- thank you for saving me yesterday" she said feeling intimidated by his facial expression. "It's fine" he said placing his palms on his face looking quiet restless which made her think that he was just tired so she decided to leave him alone to rest. She opened the door and was about stepping out but the doors suddenly closed shut and Xander's arms were found placed on the door, but before she could say anything, he picked her up and tossed her on his bed. An hour later, Alice was found laying on the floor, her clothes had been ripped to shreds and the bed covers were covered with blood. She just lay there crying non stop before finally getting up, wrapping a towel around herself, and limped out of the room. Getting to her room, she sat on the floor and cried herself to sleep. Follow Alice as her life takes a turn after she lands a job at the company of the cold hearted C.E.O. Could this be a good turn or her worst nightmare.

``` A história de um homem que traz a morte e de uma garota que a nega. ---- Na montanha assombrada no reino, dizem que vivia uma bruxa. Ela nasceu princesa. Mas, mesmo antes de seu nascimento, o sacerdote a declarou amaldiçoada e exigiu sua morte. Eles envenenaram a mãe para matar o bebê antes de ela dar à luz, mas o bebê nasceu da mãe morta — uma criança amaldiçoada. Uma e outra vez, eles tentaram matar o bebê, mas ela milagrosamente sobreviveu a cada tentativa. Desistindo, eles a abandonaram na montanha assombrada para morrer, mas ela ainda sobreviveu naquela terra estéril — Uma bruxa. 'Por que ela não morre?' Anos depois, o povo finalmente teve o suficiente da bruxa e decidiu queimar a montanha. Mas o Diabo chegou para resgatá-la e a levou com ele daquele lugar em chamas, porque morrer ainda não era seu destino. Draven Amaris. O Dragão Negro, que governava os seres sobrenaturais, o Diabo com quem ninguém desejava cruzar o caminho. Ele odiava os humanos, mas essa certa garota humana o puxava para si sempre que estava em perigo. 'Ela é realmente uma humana?' Ele levou a humana com ele e nomeou essa misteriosamente persistente garota "Ember", um pedaço de carvão incandescente em um fogo moribundo. Uma alma manchada de vingança e a escuridão do inferno, ressurgiria das cinzas e cumpriria sua vingança. ------ Este é o segundo livro da série Os Diabos e Bruxas. O primeiro livro é - A filha da bruxa e o filho do Diabo. Ambos os livros estão conectados, mas você pode lê-los como independentes. ```

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*if only you were my yesterday*** Lin Nuan thought her life was secure. As the elegant wife of a wealthy businessman, she had traded her modest dreams for a life of comfort and duty. But everything crumbled one fateful rainy evening when her husband abruptly cast her out, handing her a suitcase and severing their ties without explanation. Humiliated and heartbroken, Lin Nuan stood in the storm, unaware that the life she had clung to was just a fragile illusion—and that her true story was only beginning.

Lia is a young teen from Seattle who’s have been bullied because of her beauty. Once she had a close sexual affair with a friend and was caught by her bullies and it trippled her bullying as her twin eventually came through for her, by punching one of the guys who bullied Lia. And so her family fled town to start a new life somewhere else, where she met Melvin who changed her life entirely.

TW: Sùicidal thoughts, language, drùgs, smoking, death, sèx. -Not recommended for younger audiences- hope y’all enjoy

Lyric Fallon has lived in fear of the power within her. Suppress and conceal; this was the code she was forced to live by. Her family does all they can to keep her hidden away, in fear that the storm brewing within her might attract their world's powerful rulers; the Throned gods- supreme beings with an insatiable hunger for power. Little do they know that she's in for a world of trouble when she catches the eye of Aquila Cordova, the dark brooding enforcer with a bounty on his head. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Aquila Cordova is the heir to the Cordova House. As the eldest son, his responsibilities to his family and house weigh heavily on his shoulders. When he breaks one of the Throned gods rules, he finds himself with a bounty on his head and a world full of enemies. Needing a game changer, Aquila spots Lyric Fallon- mysterious last daughter of the Gold Fallon house. Aquila's plan is simple- to use her to obtain a priced item from her father, one that gives him immunity from all his enemies. But when he discovers her secret, he begins the formulation of a sinister plan, one that puts both him and her in more danger than ever. A plan to kill a Throned god

준서 (Jun-seo) is a smart, popular, and good-looking guy at Daechi High School. He's known for being cold, rich, and introverted. After his mother left when he was a child, he became withdrawn and non-talkative. Now, he lives with his father, the Chairman of Seoul. On the other side, there's 시우 (Si-woo), a smart and charming boy who loves playing musical instruments like the piano, flute, and his favorite, the kalimba. He transferred to Daechi High School because his previous school didn't support music.

"I’ve loved you, Wang Xiaoyun, ever since we met. My heart, body, and soul have always belonged to you." **Wang Xiaoyun**, known as Cora Wang in the business world, has everything—a thriving career as the CEO of her father’s company and a stable relationship with her fiancé, Lan Feng. But her perfect world comes crashing down when she discovers that Lan Feng has been having an affair with her close friend, Ruo Shui. The scandal becomes the talk of the town, and the betrayal shatters her. Devastated, Wang Xiaoyun suffers a mental breakdown, watching her three-year relationship fall apart. Just as she begins to lose hope, Chen Liang —also known as William Chen, one of the most powerful men in the business world—steps forward. Having secretly loved her since high school, William sees this as his chance. He approaches Wang Xiaoyun’s influential grandfather, **Wang Wei**, and convinces him that marrying her would be the solution to the scandal. After careful consideration, Wang Wei agrees, believing Chen Liang is a perfect match for his granddaughter. However, Wang Xiaoyun resents the decision, feeling trapped by her family's expectations. Out of respect for her grandfather, she reluctantly goes through with the marriage. At first, Wang Xiaoyun sees no attraction in Chen Liang, despite his status as one of the most desirable men around. Instead of growing closer, the two drift apart after their marriage. But fate takes a turn when Wang Xiaoyun is involved in a car accident that causes her to lose half of her memory. As she begins to rediscover herself, a slow-burning romance starts to blossom between her and Chen Liang—a man who has always loved her from afar.

After a tragic accident, Elena finds herself waking up in her high school bedroom—ten years in the past, before everything changed. With the painful memory of her first love, Aiden, still haunting her, she now faces a chance to rewrite the story of their relationship. Armed with the knowledge of the past, Elena is determined to fix the mistakes she made, to stop the heartbreak before it ever happens. But as she begins to relive the moments that once felt so familiar, Elena quickly realizes that fate doesn’t let go easily. Her attempts to correct the past set off unexpected consequences, and soon, she finds herself questioning whether her actions will lead to the future she hopes for—or if she’s destined to lose Aiden all over again. With a second chance at love, Elena must navigate the complexities of time, destiny, and the choices she makes—while coming to terms with the fact that some things might be better left untouched.

Xiong Zhi ran away from her unwanted marriage. That day, Linfeng, her aide, died while protecting her. The man who she held dearly in her heart died in her arms. In her last breath, she uttered, "Never again to be weak...Never again wasted our precious time...I'll promise...In the next lifetime... I will protect you...and..love you..." Full of regrets, she closed her eyes, wanting to be united with the man in the underworld. However, when she opened her eyes, she found herself in her sixteen-year-old body. Realizing she had a second chance, the cold, indifferent, obedient, and meek young miss of the Xiong family was reborn as a strong, sharp, vengeful, bold, and confident woman. In this lifetime, she will fulfill her promise with no regrets. Of course, including seducing Linfeng again. ----------------------------------------------------- This is my first novel and my original. English is not my first language. So please pardon me for any gramatical errors. All characters, name, place and plots are from my own world. Thank you! Happy Reading (*^▽^*) https://discord.gg/Btpq6P4 This is the permanent link for my novel server. Other upcoming novels will be there as well. please join and grace us with your presence hehe p ^^ And thanks to my new editor, who work like a sloth but very amazing, my sis, Letmesleep,. And the kind hearted Rei who help me edit the earlier chaps for free. I can't thank you enough! Though, not all chaps had been edited yet, they makes my novel so incredible. Thank you guys!

Garen Rine made a lot of mistakes during his childhood which was brought by his prideful character of an Alpha born of high standing but, he never felt so much regret to any of this, that is until wronging this one certain Omega, Liliane Fray. The young girl in his childhood appeared on his life once more, now that they're older, the bond becomes even more obvious, pulling the Alpha to a strong desire for this omega. The problem is that, Liliane destest Garen to the core. He hurt her heart in the past, she has all the reason to hate him. Can Garen ever find a way to make Liliane forgive him and give him a chance to love her? Being tangled in desire, desperation, and longing. An alpha and omega gravenly hurt by trying to love innocently in the world of the Verse, their story unfolds along with regrets and things previously unknown. Their end, what will it be?

Lean, a brilliant software engineer, navigates the intricate world of code and camaraderie. Her life takes an unexpected turn when she discovers that her housemate, Debra, harbors a secret crush on her. As they both work at the same tech company after an unexpected conflict happened,their intertwined lives lead to a rollercoaster of emotions, challenges, and unforeseen consequences.and their undying love for each other.