The Pretender Show

Neva and Rhett—two young souls—find their heartstrings woven in love. But just as passion and peace begin to bloom, fate intervenes. Bleak, haunting circumstances scatter blades across their romance, threatening to tear them apart. Ishmael—a man with a heart of thorns—yearns to mend the wound of losing Neva. And in the end, rays of love and joy filter through the clouds of horror that darken his world—as Neva appears before him once more. Twisted fate entangles them all, revealing the Game of Sphere, as misery scorches their souls. A concealed life beyond turns its pages—one after another—gathering sin and virtue, tragedy and fortune, strength and frailty, creation, love... and hate. Illusion is where we live—in the garden of Eden before the fall of man. Illusion is serenity—an evermore sanguine of love. The vision of paradise in the New Earth sows hope deep in the soul. The delusory pleasures of this world ignite the flames that burn in oceans of fire. Illusive Eden is rapture. Illusive Eden is tragedy. The fall of man—even now bleeds red. The whisper whirls the dawn of a man—he who pretends to be the hero. --- The girl who once vowed to be his forever Now forbids him to ever appear. She refuses to recognize him, Disregarding all he ever was. He vows to protect her. Yet he is the terrifying truth she prays is a lie. He trips her, rips her apart— He's the living tragedy looming over her life. He once was her Elayne, now her hiraeth. He is the villain—pretending to be the hero. --- The Lord is the way— Steady through the wilderness. The King is the truth— Burning through the lies. The Father is the life— Breathing spirit into dust. She kneels before the Ruler, The God who shaped galaxies— He has called her a poet. Her tongue shall be anointed. Her poetry shall be the rivers of His word. She will scatter seeds in broken fields, And He will send the sun. He will send the rain. He will draw the roots down deep. He yields to the Ruler, The God of blazing holiness— He has called him a soldier. His fists shall be unclenched. The sword of the Spirit rests in his grip. He will shield the sower of the seeds, As storms rise against the harvest. His strength will be not his own, But drawn from the marrow of grace. This faith shall shake the mountains, For He has conquered the filth of the flesh. This flame will cleanse the shadows. For He has defeated the darkness. This love shall live on for eternity, For He has overcome the mortal world.

To win a grand prize of five million, Chen Xixi signed up for a variety show called 'Saving Battle'. As the show began, other guests were scrimping and saving by eating the cheapest instant noodles or even starving. But Chen Xixi got a pound of eggs for free during a pharmacy event and even managed to score ten free lunches! The internet exclaimed: This lady really knows how to freeload! While other participants were too thrifty to buy cosmetics, Chen Xixi managed to have makeup without spending a dime. The internet responded: When it comes to saving money by freeloading, Chen Xixi is the master! Other guests obsessed over how to spend their money most effectively, meanwhile Chen Xixi was leisurely enjoying free afternoon tea! The internet complained: Darn it! Chen Xixi's not spending a cent, yet lives better than all of us! To save money, the other guests decided to beg at the train station. In contrast, Chen Xixi became a middleman and made a profit! In the end, all the guests were shocked by Chen Xixi's bank balance: Damn it! Not only does she freeload and pinch pennies, but how on earth is her money multiplying?! ... Every time Chen Xixi freeloading, she found herself reluctantly signing up for memberships that not only led to an onslaught of spam messages and calls but also posed a risk of personal information leakage. Then she thought of the spam text that was blocked by the anti-fraud app, why not leave the scammer's number active! ... At Zhongjing Group. Zhou Jingyuan was silently suffering from the barrage of spam texts and nuisance calls every day. ... Later on, Zhou Jingyuan's nephew pointed at the woman on the computer screen, saying: 'Uncle, this is your future niece-in-law.' Zhou Jingyuan replied: 'That's your aunt.' !

Weary reader, it is an honor that you have chosen this book amidst the heavy, shadowy shelves of this somber library. However, I regret to inform you that this book is ill. Your fingers should be able to feel the raised, diseased growths on the surface of its cover. The words, written long ago, cling to the pages like parasites, hoping for someone to observe their writhing, to feel them, analyze them, and touch the diseased core of this story. If you insist on borrowing this book, please be sure to regularly check your own physical condition.

> In a world where demon outbreaks tear through cities like wildfire, only the elite Rankers stand between chaos and annihilation. Anya, known as the Ice Queen, is cold, brilliant, and battle-hardened beyond her years. Leading Unit-7, she lives by the blade and hides behind silence. But when a mission goes wrong, and she’s forced to shield an innocent child with her own body, a mysterious boy named Dev appears from nowhere—his timing perfect, his aura unknown, and his presence... unsettling. From cursed zones to tangled emotions, Anya’s world begins to fracture—and within the ashes, something stirs. What happens when fire touches ice? “Ashes of the Void” is a fast-paced anime-style fantasy drama filled with demon battles, squad bonds, emotional awakenings, and sparks of romance. Perfect for fans of Solo Leveling, Demon Slayer, and Jujutsu Kaisen.

"Your world is about to change." A voice whispered to me. I turned around but everywhere was dark and I couldn't make anything or anyone out. "Who is there?" I called out into the darkness. "I'm a friend Arin, no need to be frightened." The soft voice called out to me. "What do you want with me?" I questioned, my senses on high alert as I could feel the person moving around me in circles. "I don't want anything from you. I'm here to help you." The woman revealed and my brows furrowed in confusion. "Help me?" I asked. Arin is an omega born into the Bloodfang Pack, a role she’s long accepted but never fully embraced. Growing up with her best friend Siena, who dreams of becoming Luna, Arin has always been overlooked and dismissed by those around her, especially the Alpha’s sons, the triplets Kael, Jaxon, and Rowan. However, on her 18th birthday, everything shifts when Arin learns that her mate bond has been forged with one of the triplets. The triplets, each with their own distinct personalities and goals, are drawn into a tangled web of competition, love, and duty. Arin’s bond shifts between them, causing tension and uncertainty within the Pack. But Arin’s journey takes an unexpected turn when she learns of her true heritage: she is the descendant of an ancient royal bloodline, and her powers are linked to the Moonwell, the Pack’s most sacred and powerful source of life. As the Moonwell begins to fade, Arin’s destiny is revealed. Only she can restore the Moonwell and save the Pack, but doing so means losing her mate bond forever. The battle for the Pack’s future escalates when a betrayal leads to a civil war, and one of the triplets sacrifices himself to protect Arin and restore balance. With the Pack’s survival hanging by a thread, Arin must face the harsh reality of her choices and what it means to lead.

As a popular female singer, Luan Yan never thought that she would participate in a dating variety show one day. What she didn't expect was that she would meet the person she had been thinking about in the variety show... She had only one idea. Sleep with him! F*ck him! Ride him! Make up for the love she had been missing before! CREDITS OF THE ORIGINAL NOVEL GO TO THE ORIGINAL AUTHOR. THE COVER PAGE CREDIT GOES TO THE ORIGINAL OWNER. IT IS AN 18 + NOVEL SO BE AWARE. IF YOU ARE UNCOMFORTABLE WITH ER*TIC STUFF DO NOT READ THIS!!!

After twenty-nine years of reign, Jiang Lingxi unfortunately passed away on her way back from a military expedition. When she opened her eyes again, she was in the modern world a thousand years later, becoming a small celebrity everyone on the internet was shouting to beat. Everyone shouting to beat? A drama queen? A small celebrity? Jiang Lingxi smiled it off; as a dignified Empress, she was best at turning the tables in desperate situations! Soon, the entire internet discovered that the hot searches about Jiang Lingxi exploded again, but they were no longer negative. Upon entering, netizens were all shouting: Awesome 666! In the Survival variety show, Jiang Lingxi led the entire scene by herself, and even the former top soldier who had to change careers due to injury couldn't help but humbly ask for jungle survival tips. In the historical drama remake about the Empress, as soon as Jiang Lingxi appeared, the Empress of a thousand-year-old prosperous era that only existed in public imagination suddenly had a clear image. During the Dragon Robe fashion show, the fashion master subconsciously performed minister etiquette in front of Jiang Lingxi, and the unedited red carpet photos amazed people both domestically and internationally. And after more unknown hidden identities were accidentally exposed, the whole internet: We're paralyzed, Your Majesty please witness us sliding and kneeling! * The Shen family of a thousand-year legacy, Shen Yunqing is the youngest Family Head of this generation. The man, rarely seen in front of the camera, is full of honor and dignity, only when looking at Jiang Lingxi does his gaze soften like spring water. 'Encountering Your Majesty, I only wish to bow and call myself your subject!'

“Marry me—for six months. No love, no strings. Just business.” Heartbroken and homeless after catching her long-time boyfriend in bed with her best friend, Li Xue has nothing left to lose. That is, until a cold, mysterious stranger in a perfectly tailored suit offers her an unthinkable deal: pretend to be his wife. Wu Zihan, ruthless CEO of Wu Corporation, has everything—power, wealth, and an arranged marriage waiting to tie him to an heiress he doesn’t love. To escape his family’s pressure, he needs a bride. Temporary. Disposable. Invisible. Li Xue is perfect for the role. But as boardroom lies tangle with moonlit touches, and fake kisses start to feel dangerously real, lines begin to blur. Zihan isn’t as heartless as he seems—and Li Xue isn’t as forgettable as he expected. Secrets from the past, jealous rivals, and corporate sabotage threaten their fragile arrangement. And when Li Xue becomes the target of someone’s deadly obsession, Zihan may have to choose: his empire, or the woman who was never meant to matter. A fake marriage. A forbidden love. A deal that was supposed to protect them… until it became the biggest risk of all.

The issue that originally preoccupied Tang Xian's thoughts was whether, amidst these world-destroying bosses, he should be a hero for just a second or continue to pretend to be a boss. Later, he realized that, in the midst of pretense, he had actually become genuine...

She thought she was free. Until a billionaire and his daughter saw her — and decided she was theirs. One wanted a wife. The other wanted a mother. Neither asked if she agreed. They watched her for two years. Followed her every move. Until one day, they flew across the world and bought her future — with smiles, paperwork, and charm that smelled like roses but felt like chains. Now, she sleeps in silk sheets she didn’t choose. Wears clothes she didn’t buy. Answers to a name she didn’t earn. Every touch is a test. Every night is a transaction. And every whispered “I love you” is a warning. She hides pills beneath her tongue. She dreams of running. But there is no escape — only a cage made of wealth, obsession, and unbearable intimacy. Because he doesn’t just want her body. He wants her compliance. Her mind. Her loyalty. Her womb. And when the daughter discovers the truth — she doesn’t cry. She accuses. Now the doors are locked. The smiles are gone. And the only thing more terrifying than being watched… is being needed. This isn’t love. This is possession with a wedding ring. This is family, twisted into obsession. This is what happens when a girl becomes the answer to someone else's madness.

Shujaa Mkubwa's Dying Sun Empire has overstayed its welcome by a century or two. In every corner of Ihlok Vartul's four continents, people are holding onto life, gods, and spirits as they try to avoid being crushed by the weight of industry, political corruption, and realpolitik. In this, the unremarkable Basic have it worst, skittering between the thundering boots of magic and blessing. Young Fortus Ngubane is just about ready to quit.

A simple workday at a coffee shop turned James Bellini’s life into something people would fear. All it took was one misunderstanding, and he became the crownless king of the underworld, the ruthless boss of the Bellini Family. But this new life demands an answer to a simple question. Keep pretending…or become the very monster people think he is?

Velvet Claws "They wear velvet. But underneath-they both have claws." In the shimmering corridors of HMM Corporation, Cha Hayeon begins her first day as a regular office employee. Elegant, sweet, and effortlessly charming-she's the picture of innocence. But behind her soft smile lies the bloodline of power, control, and a ruthless nature inherited from a legacy no one dares to question. She hides her true self beneath pastels and perfume, determined to keep her claws sheathed. Enter Nam Jihoon, the quiet, gentle team leader with a disarming smile and kind eyes. But nothing about Jihoon is what it seems. Unbeknownst to everyone, he's the hidden heir of HMM's fiercest rival-an empire secretly working toward an unprecedented merger. Sent undercover to monitor the partnership from the inside, Jihoon already knows who Hayeon is-and he's been in love with her from afar for years. But while Hayeon tries to impress him with her fake innocence, Jihoon watches with quiet amusement, falling deeper for the sides of her she doesn't even know she's showing. Yet underneath his warmth, Jihoon hides something darker: a dangerously obsessive, possessive heart that has always belonged to her. As power games unfold behind closed doors, and masks begin to crack, only one thing is certain- In a world where love wears velvet, someone's claws will draw blood. ---

In the bustling city of Tokyo, where people pass each other unnoticed, Kaito Renji harbors a secret that cannot be ignored... He has no shadow. Living an ordinary life with his parents and sister, Kaito hides behind a fake smile, pretending to be normal in a world that shows no mercy to those who are different. But when a series of strange murders spreads across the city and an inhuman creature appears in the darkest corners, the truth begins to crawl toward him—just like the insects that creep through the cracks. In a world devoured by betrayal and deadly secrets, the shadow may be the enemy… or the key. As Kaito’s true identity comes to light, he realizes Tokyo is not just a city—but a vast web of lies. And he was never truly human… but something the insects have followed in silence all along. When the darkness begins to move, no one escapes without losing a piece of their soul.

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A history professor discovers a coded manuscript in Spain and after deciphering the codex, he appears dead as part of the rituals of a secret society from the Middle Ages and sends the manuscript to two people, one of whom is Gregory Evans, who is now part of a plot in which he is one of the chosen ones by this sect to protect the greatest relic of all time, the Ark of the Covenant. In yet another surprising plot full of twists and turns, Gregory Evans races against time and unravels humanity's greatest mystery, without knowing that everyone has been deceived the whole time.

This story follows the adventures and training of Princess Violetta Purpe - or Violet - as she finds out about a curse over her Kingdom, the Purple Kingdom. You’ll follow her as she meets and trains under the other princesses of the Kingdoms of Color as she runs from her fiancé, Blake Black, tries to break the curse, find her mother, Ira Pink as she tries to embrace and complete all the prophecies. Will this 15 year old princess be able to control the flames of red before the day of the Red Sun or will she be forced to marry a man she doesn’t even know?

Durch eine Laune des Schicksals stirbt Jun Hao, ein skrupelloser Straßengangster, der für seine rohe Kraft und seine scharfen Instinkte bekannt ist, durch die Hand des Bosses, dem er wie ein Sklave diente. Als er dachte, er würde sterben, sah er einen Bildschirm vor seinen Augen aufblitzen - es war ein System und ein Statusfenster! [Systemintegration: Werde ein Top-Idol] Jun Hao findet sich plötzlich im Körper von Choi Joon-ho wieder, einem schüchternen Auszubildenden, der hofft, in der hart umkämpften Welt der Idole durch "Rising Stars", einer sehr beliebten Idol-Survival-Show, groß rauszukommen. In einer ihm unbekannten Welt, in der Singen, Tanzen und Charisma an erster Stelle stehen, muss Jun Hao durch die tückischen Gewässer einer Idol Survival Show navigieren oder riskieren, das Leben seiner geliebten jüngeren Schwester zu verlieren.

Emma is a smart teenage girl who is ostracized at school by her brother and his friends for something she did three months ago. She spends most of her time in Blackwood Forest until she encounters a sadistic supernatural clown boy who changes her entire life.

Li Wen cuma cowok biasa dengan hidup yang payah: kerja rodi, gaji pas-pasan, dan tahun baru pun harus lembur. Tapi saat pulang dengan hati lelah, yang datang malah... truk. Dia kira udah tamat. Tapi pas buka mata, dia bangun sebagai Qin Ruoyan, seorang aktris skandal yang sialnya adalah istri dari Shen Zeyu, mantan musuh cintanya. Dan lebih parahnya lagi? Ada balita dua tahun yang manggil dia “Mama.” Sambil menahan gegar identitas dan nyeri dada (secara harfiah), Li Wen pura-pura amnesia demi bertahan hidup. Tapi belum juga adaptasi, dia dipaksa ikut reality show keluarga bahagia... Bareng suami yang pengen dia tonjok, tapi malah bikin jantungnya berdebar. Dia masih merasa dirinya laki-laki. Tapi kenapa... hatinya mulai goyah juga?

School isn’t just books and grades. It’s where fights happen when teachers look away. Where bullies don’t just push… they ruin. This is the story of what really goes down behind school gates. The bruises that don’t show up on report cards. The scars no one asks about. The bruises they pretend aren’t there. The scars they expect you to hide. And what happens when you stop taking hits—and start hitting back harder. The kind of bullies you don’t just survive— you make sure they never come back.

She married the man every woman in the city dreamed of— …but only on paper. To save her father’s crumbling company, Tang Yueru agrees to a one-year contract marriage with Lu Shenyan, the ruthless, cold-hearted CEO of the Lu Corporation. No love. No affection. No future. Just a deal. Signed in blood… almost. But behind the glittering façade of high society lies a darker world of secrets, betrayals, and scars neither of them dares to show. He wants a silent bride. She wants freedom. Yet the closer they pretend to be, the harder it becomes to remember what’s fake and what’s not. When old flames return and real emotions ignite, will this sham marriage burn them both—or turn into something dangerously real? ---

A young university student receives a fragment containing the power of God, granted by a mysterious being. His mission is to protect humanity from a prophecy in which a malevolent entity unleashes the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, the Seven Deadly Sins, and mythical beings. These forces will rise in rebellion against the Kingdom of Heaven and seek to take control of the dimensions of the universe and the very existence of all life.

Main character Noah gets heartbroken and tries to become the best. The University he studies in gets stuck in a evil playground where surviving is hard known as matrix. They have to survive in all costs. He is a game addict who finds a strange game in his collection, will it help him become badass? will it help him from upcoming wave of evil or will it make it even worse? Do you want to escape the matrix?

A simple spark can create a fire just like how one spark in one's heart can lead to a firey romantic relationship.

Bai Lin is the real rich daughter and was found at eight, but the fake rich daughter's ploy forced her parents to send her back to the village for twelve years.Returning to her family after twelve years, all she received was scorn instead of concern.Mr. Bai: "Change your bumpkin habits and act like a proper daughter from a wealthy family."Mrs. Bai: "Straighten out your fashion taste. We can have you join your sister's variety show and see the world."Bai Lin's brother: "Do you even know how to play video games?"Bai Lin decided to leave since she was not here to suffer their scorn and was about to leave unceremoniously when the fake rich daughter insincerely stopped her: "Come home! I'm willing to go even if I can't bear to leave my parents... just promise to let me visit them from time to time, okay?"The fake rich daugthter's words made Bai Lin suffer even more scorn, with the internet flaming her and her family distancing themselves. Everyone was convinced that she was shameless and trying to steal the limelight from the fake rich daughter at the variety show, yet... A certain star celebrity: Everyone, this is my little sister!A certain top martial artist: Everyone, this is my master! A certain mercenary leader: Hey, that's my boss!Then, a certain movie star took a photo of him being intimate with Bai Lin, officially announcing that they were married!The internet blew up the instant the news was published! When did that happen? Wasn't he supposed to be cold and proud? Why is he acting so spoiled? We want our cool movie star back!