Peabo Bryson If Ever You Re In My Arms Again

"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?"

Stalker x Stubborn Ella Harrison’s life shattered the day her father was murdered by Eclipse—a powerful, untouchable organization that silenced anyone who stood in its way. Left alone and vulnerable, she struggled to rebuild her life, all while feeling the constant presence of a stalker watching her every move. She didn’t know who he was, only that he never left her alone. But when fate pushed her into Alex’s path, she started to see a different side of him—one that didn’t align with the ruthless world he came from. Despite his ties to Eclipse, Alex wasn’t just another one of their pawns. He had his own battle to fight: protecting Ella, even if it meant turning against the very people who controlled his life. As danger closes in, their growing connection is tested by secrets, betrayal, and the weight of choices neither of them should have to make. Can their love survive in the shadows, or will Eclipse tear them apart before they even have a chance?

[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.

What would you do if your parents forced you to marry someone you didn't know in exchange for saving them from ruin?

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...

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

Love is inherently a complex emotion, so much so that even the gods grow weary of its endless cycle. To put an end to this chaos, Cupid decided to create a solution: connecting lovers with a red thread of fate. Those bound by this thread would clearly see the connection between them, as a confirmation that they were meant to be together. Every trait, personality, and destiny would align perfectly, as if the universe had already planned it. However, in a strange twist, the thread decided to bind Cassius to his cold and powerful mother, a duchess renowned for her icy heart. This connection not only confused Cassius but also placed him in a dilemma, forcing him to face complex emotions and family secrets he had never suspected. Then, on a fateful day, Cassius saw the red thread appear once again. This time, it did not connect him to his mother but to a girl that he’d never met. Why had the thread appeared between them? And could this connection be a test of fate, or merely a cruel joke by the gods? ------- [No NTR][No Yuri]

In this dark revenge thriller, 19‐year-old Hallelujah Hamilton appears as a naive, beautiful high school senior but hides a dangerous, manipulative nature. Traumatized by witnessing her real parents’ murder at a young age by a trusted family friend, she faked memory loss and assumed a new identity, biding her time to exact revenge on her parents’ killer’s son. Milo Cooper, a 27‐year-old disciplined soldier towering at 6’6”, returns after nine years to marry the girl his late father had betrothed to him. Unbeknownst to most, Milo is aware of Hallelujah’s vengeful plans yet pretends ignorance because of his genuine, growing love for her. Their union becomes the stage for a perilous power struggle as Hallelujah carefully balances her secret agenda with the need to win Milo’s trust. Complicating matters further is Chloe Morgan, a 25‐year-old striking military partner to Milo. Infatuated with him and determined to have him for herself, Chloe becomes increasingly jealous of Hallelujah. In a bid to sabotage Hallelujah’s plans, Chloe spikes her drink. However, Hallelujah turns the tables, causing Chloe to unwittingly ingest the spiked beverage and engage in a scandalous encounter with Rhett Salvatore—a classmate who, after a reckless night with Chloe, becomes dangerously obsessed with her and is manipulated into performing harmful acts. As the tension escalates, Chloe’s jealousy drives her to plot more sinister schemes, including kidnapping and framing Hallelujah for stealing exam papers. In one dramatic turn, after being tied up and thrown into the water by her kidnappers, Hallelujah is rescued by an old man. Seizing the opportunity, she pretends to have lost her memory once more, masking her true identity while Chloe’s plots continue to unravel. The climax erupts in a bloody confrontation between Hallelujah and Chloe. During the fight, Hallelujah is shot, and when Milo arrives, he mistakenly believes her to be dead. Overcome with rage, he shoots Chloe. In a shocking reversal, as Milo rushes to her side, Hallelujah reveals her lethal resolve by shooting him. Rushed to the hospital, Milo survives long enough to confess his love for her, a revelation that forces Hallelujah to confront the tragic truth: her long-held vendetta was built on a lie. Her real father was, in fact, a criminal psychopath whom Milo’s father had killed to protect his family—a truth that shatters everything she believed. In the aftermath, Milo is sent abroad for further treatment while Hallelujah is committed to rehabilitation, grappling with overwhelming guilt and remorse for having killed a man who loved her. Years later, at her best friend’s wedding, Milo reappears and asks her to be his wife once again, hinting at a possible redemption and a second chance at love despite the irreversible tragedies of their past.

Aiden Montiero, a first-year college student, is navigating life without much experience in relationships or love. He often reflects on his childhood friend, a boy he spent time with at the park, who suddenly stopped showing up one day without explanation. The absence of this friend has left Aiden with lingering questions and a deep sense of longing. As Aiden continues his life, he struggles to understand love and connections, feeling unsure about how to approach them. The memory of his friend and their shared moments at the park becomes a mystery that haunts him. In the end, Aiden is left wondering: Will they ever meet again, and if they do, what will happen between them?

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?

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

In the heart of a bustling city, amidst the aroma of freshly baked bread and delicate pastries, Lily Thompson finds herself entangled in a web of desperation and moral conflict. Raised in her family's small-town bakery, Lily's life was once filled with the comforting rhythms of tradition and love. But when her father's death and her mother's illness threaten to crumble their legacy, Lily is forced to leave her dreams behind and seek stability in the city. At "Sweet Beginnings," a prestigious bakery known for its culinary excellence, Lily becomes an indispensable part of the team under the demanding eye of Mr. Bennett. Yet, the weight of her family's financial struggles and her mother's declining health never leaves her mind. One fateful evening, Lily stumbles upon an open safe in Mr. Bennett's office, revealing a tempting stash of cash—a potential lifeline for her family. Torn between her integrity and the desperate need to provide for her loved ones, Lily succumbs to temptation, taking small amounts to ease their burdens. Each act of theft brings temporary relief but also heightens the risk of discovery, threatening to unravel the life she has painstakingly built. Caught in a precarious balance between right and wrong, Lily's journey is one of internal turmoil and high stakes. As she navigates the duality of her existence—dedicated employee by day, reluctant thief by night.

In the distant future, a old man brings together the most influential people in the world. He recounts his dissatisfaction with the incessant wars that have wreaked havoc around the world. They propose to the different leaders to join it and to form a world government to thus stop the incessant war of the civilisation. He also proposes to the other leaders to create mutants, because, the old man feels that they won't have any more for a long time ... Then the world government creates several mutants but can't manage to immortality that they searched. One day the mutants revolted against the government. Humanity was losing these forces every day, against this threat the humanist decided to trap the mutants and send them to another dimension through portals.In this other dimension these are the beginning of the adventure.

Under the soft glow of dawn, the sea breeze gently swept across Azure Veil Isle. Young Phaethon stood gazing at the distant horizon, but inside, he was filled with confusion and unease. The people on the island had begun to question his identity: “You’re not the son of the Sun God! You don’t even have the golden eyes—how could you be a child of the gods?” Determined to prove his divine lineage, Phaethon set out on a journey to find his father, Helios. He crossed oceans and scaled mountains, and finally, he arrived at the magnificent, golden Sun Temple. Standing before his father, he pleaded, “Father, please believe me. I will become a son you can be proud of.” He asked to drive the Sun Chariot, hoping to prove his identity once and for all. Despite Helios’s repeated warnings about the dangers of controlling the Sun Chariot, Phaethon insisted on going through with it. But driving the chariot was far harder than he had imagined. The fiery steeds sensed his inexperience, and the chariot spiraled out of control, wreaking havoc across the sky, bringing both freezing cold and scorching flames to the earth below. What Phaethon didn’t know was that all of this was part of Zeus’s scheme. Zeus had long been undermining the Sun God’s family, plotting to have his own son, Apollo, replace Helios as the god of light. It was Zeus who had spread the rumors about Phaethon’s lineage, stirring up his impulsiveness and pushing him to make a fatal mistake. To "save" the world, Zeus, pretending to be the hero, unleashed a thunderbolt, striking Phaethon down from the sky. Phaethon fell into the River Eridanus, and his life came to an end. But the story didn’t end there. As his soul drifted in the darkness, a mysterious voice called out to him: “Young soul, are you willing to take on a new mission?” Upon learning the truth, Phaethon didn’t hesitate: “I am!” Reborn with new memories and powers, he returned to Rhodes. This time, he was no longer the boy everyone mocked. His silver eyes, like deep abysses, held an unfathomable power and determination. Facing the sky, he declared with unwavering resolve: “This time, Zeus, You're Doomed!” This was now a battle of divine power. But who was the mysterious figure that brought Phaethon back to life? Were they using him to challenge Zeus, or did they have their own hidden agenda?

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?” -----

Seol-ah, the daughter of a fallen noble family who was sold to a brothel because of debt. She is able to escape the brothel with the help of the cold-blooded Su-hyeok who appears like a savior in the midst of a crisis of becoming a full-fledged gisaeng. “What can I do for you as a woman?” “I must do what a woman can do.” The answer that came back felt like grabbing her clothes. “Be my woman.” Seol-ah’s pupils trembled at that sudden word. “If you are Nari’s woman.” “Something like a servant. Of course, this is a contract.” At that moment, Seol-ah, became her master’s servant in the body of a nobleman. A servant who should not dare to love her master.

..... 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)

A soul's never-ending journey.

"Change is an obscure, unfathomable, and invisible piece of garbage." That's what Silver used to think. But after dying an unlucky, and unfortunate death, he found himself stuck.. with himself? Yet, because of this event - self discovery became his number one goal in life. Can he really change? Is perfection real? Can he figure out what to write about? Who knows.

[I am currently in the process of re-writing it] After living two lives, Ophelia Wilford goes back in time. With this new chance at her second life, Ophelia strives to correct her past mistakes while also protecting her best friend, Serena, from her father - the man who killed her. However, due to her powerlessness, Ophelia must a find a way to defeat her father in his own game and gain full control over the family business all the while managing schoolwork, friendships and potentially deadly situations.

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.

**Arms of the Ascendant** is a science-fantasy, magical-philosophical thriller that intertwines cosmic justice and human frailty. As the enigmatic Bodhisattvas observe humanity from the stars, each chapter unveils a new weapon—an "Arm"—forged from humanity's deepest flaws and greatest ambitions. These arms, each with devastating power and profound symbolic weight, shape the fate of individuals, cities, and entire worlds. With each weapon, a new chapter unfolds, delving deeper into the overarching mystery of whether humanity can redeem itself or if the universe will demand its inevitable reckoning. The story builds with every revelation, drawing the reader closer to the ultimate question: can humanity transcend its destructive tendencies, or are these arms the harbingers of its doom?

The story tells about a man, Song Chengdong. He has been in love with his girlfriend Michelle Chan for ten years. But because of his fame as a model and radio host, Michelle has always felt very oppressed with him and very insecure about this relationship. But Chengdong has always promised that he will only love her and propose to her when he is 25 years old. Unfortunately, Michelle rejected him because of her studies. In fact, Chengdong had the first stage of common leukemia at the age of 17. That year, Chengdong met a doctor, Gu Jiale, in Hong Kong for medical treatment. They became good friends. Jiale had a fiancée who looked very much like Michelle but died in a car accident. Fortunately, Chengdong's cousin donated bone marrow to him and successfully cured his disease. At the age of 26, Michelle was 25 years old. She graduated and finally decided to return to Korea to marry Chengdong a year later. During this period, she went to Hong Kong to develop her film career. In Hong Kong, she met Chengdong's good friend, Jiale, and became good friends. But she didn't know that Jiale was Chengdong's doctor. When Chengdong was happy and thought that all his wishes were about to come true, bad luck happened again. At the age of 26, he gave up his job in Singapore and went back to take care of his father's family business and modeling. He fainted at work and was sent to the hospital. It was found that his blood cancer had relapsed and it was already in the third stage. Michelle, who was in Hong Kong, lived in the villa bought by Chengdong and accidentally found that he had many different pills. She secretly checked and found that they were cancer drugs and compulsory painkillers. Michelle put down everything in Hong Kong and ran to Seoul to find Chengdong.

Di kisahkan, seorang gadis cantik bernama Helena. Dia mengalami kebutaan sejak lulus SMA, karena kecelakaan yang menimpa dirinya dan juga keluarganya. Ayah, Ibu, dan Kakak perempuannya yaitu Henna hanya mengalami cedera kecil. Tetapi, takdir sangat kejam kepada si bungsu keluarga itu, dia mengalami benturan yang sangat keras di kepalanya sampai akhirnya menyebabkan kebutaan. Setelah kejadian itu Helana harus hidup di dalam kegelapan untuk selamanya. Helena, dia berusaha untuk menerima takdirnya menjadi gadis buta. Selama dua tahun dia berusaha keras untuk membiasakan diri dan tidak bergantung terus kepada orang lain. Sampai akhirnya dia berhasil membiasakan diri dan beradaptasi dengan keadaannya. Dia mampu pergi kemanapun sendirian karena sudah tahu arah. Setelah matanya tidak berfungsi dia berusaha hidup melalui pendengarannya dan juga perasaannya. Dan... Siapa sangka, Helena si gadis buta itu di pertemukan dengan seorang laki laki yang sangat tampan yang bernama Kevin. Mereka bertemu di sebuah Taman yang sering Helena datangi. Seiring berjalannya waktu, karena mereka hampir bertemu setiap hari, akhirnya mereka menjadi saling kenal satu sama lain. Tetapi sayangnya, Kevin memiliki riwayat penyakit yang mematikan, yaitu penyakit leukemia. Setiap Minggu, dia harus cuci darah dan penyakitnya selalu saja kambuh hampir setiap hari. Kisah cinta mereka pun di mulai, kisah cinta seorang gadis buta dan laki laki penderita leukemia:) Apakah kisah cinta mereka akan berakhir bahagia? Jangan lupa ikuti terus ceritaku yaaaaa:)

In a city steeped in mystery and shadows, two people with dark pasts meet and unite their destinies in the most inappropriate way. She is a woman running away from her own secrets, and he is a man marked by an obsessive desire to have control over the world and the people who enter his life.

Dew had a near death experience after battling with brain tumor but then a miracle happened and he survived but that left him as a different person. Dew developed the ability to see and change the future especially if someone is about to die, this would only work if he was able to change the person's fate or change the scenes that happened before the person died. Unlike others who he could only save once he meets Miles, a mafia gang leader who he constantly has to change his fate from death. But what started as just doing his duty changed to must protect. The more Miles was in danger of dying the more Dew felt the need to protect him, the more they grew closer.