My Tree Friends

What is worst than marrying someone you don’t love? Marrying someone while in love with another one. For Ivy, it wasn’t that of a tragedy. Marrying for love was a risky move. The love could fade away and after, what was left for you? Nothing. Marrying someone because of mutual benefit was the best move to make, at the end, the benefits would remain. At least, that was what she wanted everyone to believe. The truth was, she was madly in love with someone who couldn’t be hers. She watched him fall for someone else, doing all she could to pull them apart. She slowly found herself becoming the villain of their story. In the fear of hurting the man she loves and the possibility of him hating her for life, she left. She let them live their love and concentrate on hers. It never ends well for the villain and she couldn’t waste her life at the pursuit of a chimera. She came back, three years after. A business on her name and the title of the business woman of the year. Her professional life was perfect but her lack of personal life didn’t go unnotice. Sorrounded at every corner by marriage proposal and a mother who won’t stop pestering her, she announced, “The man I want to marry is as wealthy as myself, fifteen years older and with no desire of having children," Her words left everyone shocked. She jokingly said those words in order to chase away the nuisance who only have marriage on their lips but a man came to her office, “When is the wedding?” He had everything she wanted. He entered in all her criterias but why did he want to marry her?

"Gordon! Why are you late? The awakening ceremony is right now!" Jessica said urgently when she saw Gordon come through the doors of the awakening center. Shrugging Gordon didn't say anything. The last thing in the world that he wanted to do was tell this beautiful girl that he had been tripped and beaten on the way to school today. It was times like this that he wished that he bruised more easily. Then maybe he could get some attention. But this thought was fleeting in his mind. Gordon actually preferred to deal with his problems in his own way. And awakening to become a beast tamer and maybe even have his own talent would be the first step. Once he had a powerful beast the bullies wouldn't dare pick on him. "Come on, let's get in line." Jessica whispered to Gordon when she realized that he wasn't going to tell her what had happened. Together they went to the back of the arena type auditorium to wait for their turn to awaken. They had been friends since childhood and had been there for each other through thick and thin. Jessica had been the only friend that stuck with him despite all of his quirks. Slowly the line inched forward. Occasionally some people in their class would cheer if in addition to becoming a beast master a student also awakened a talent.

Synopsis of "My Friends Are Gods" Han Li was an ordinary young man from Earth, plagued by bad luck and endless struggles to secure a stable job. Despite his hardships, he remained unaware of his innate talent: a remarkable gift for cooking. His mundane life came to an abrupt end in a tragic accident, only for him to wake up in a mystical cultivation world, reincarnated by three divine beings. These gods, who reveal themselves as Han Li's mysterious benefactors, grant him a second chance to uncover his hidden potential and reshape his destiny. As he navigates this new world, filled with magical beasts, powerful cultivators, and breathtaking landscapes, Han Li discovers that his culinary skills are not only extraordinary but also possess the power to influence those around him—gods included. Tasked with cooking meals for these celestial beings while learning to survive in a world governed by strength, Han Li embarks on a journey of self-discovery. Along the way, he encounters friends, rivals, and challenges that test his resolve. Each dish he creates becomes a step toward mastering his unique gift, proving that even in a realm of power and combat.

Emily is a particularly skilled Mage who is as unusual as she is remarkable. Little do the people around her know, Emily is actually the extension of a religiously significant tree. More than that, Emily only exists because this tree seeks to murder a God. Follow Emily as she journeys across the continent, meeting people, embarking on quests, and digging for the clues that will give her the power to slay a God.

Igarashi Hikaru, a dog-human with fluffy white hair and sunset like orange eyes, has always been sickly and overprotected by his loving family. In his past life, he passed away at just five years old, never knowing what it was like to be truly loved. In this new life, however, his family adores him, and at 18, he was finally free from his illness, though still fragile. Eager to experience the world beyond the safety of his home, Hikaru is sent to an expensive high school, unaware that his family is wealthy and that the outside world can be much more complicated than he realizes. At school, Hikaru meets Higan, a lion-human with vibrant red eyes, medium-length blue hair with slight messy appearance with visible strands, in the back a small and stubby ponytail. Though Higan is known as the school’s bully, Hikaru has no idea about his reputation. He’s simply surprised by how kind Higan is to him... He wonders why Higan seems to care about him, but his innocent nature prevents him from understanding that this kindness is unusual. What Hikaru doesn’t know is that Higan is slowly becoming obsessed with him. Higan, too, is confused by his feelings, unable to recognize the intensity of his growing affection for Hikaru. As Hikaru tries to navigate school life, he remains blissfully unaware of Higan’s true nature and the danger lurking in his growing attachment. Hikaru, with his pure heart and innocent outlook, doesn’t realize that Higan’s feelings may soon become more than he can handle. Caught in a web of confusion and affection~!

In the dying days of Eldradore, a kingdom ravaged by relentless disasters, unyielding famine, and a plague that consumes both body and soul, hope hangs by a thread. The land is cursed, its people desperate, and its ruler, King Aldemar, makes a fateful decision: to send an expedition to the forbidden island of No Man’s Land, a place shrouded in myth and terror. Whispers tell of ancient magic and a cure for the blight, but none who venture there have ever returned. Darian, a grief-stricken scavenger barely surviving in the ruins of his village, is thrust into this perilous journey when royal guards conscript him against his will. With no training, no allies, and nothing to live for, he finds himself among a ragged crew of prisoners, peasants, and knights, all sailing into the unknown. As they approach the island, they uncover horrors far beyond their imaginations—twisted landscapes, monstrous creatures, and remnants of a forgotten civilization. At the heart of it all lies the mythical World Tree, said to hold the cure to the kingdom’s blight. Yet, as they draw closer, one question lingers: will they reach the tree and save Eldradore, or will its mysteries consume them all?

People are always afraid of what they do not know, wary of what they do not understand. There are those who dare to step out and learn about them, but there is no consensus. The issue of human rights for humanoid anomalies has always been a burning, smoldering issue, not to mention the fact that all government agencies and organizations try to cover up the existence of anomalies. And then, it burst open, like a series of continuous chemical reactions, and World War 3 broke out.

Humanity finds themselves trapped in an MMO RPG. As they navigate the 100 floors of the World Tree, players face challenges, unlock skills, and wield magic. Lives are lost, alliances form, and destinies are shaped. Who will rise, and who will fall?

Ares did not enjoy the company of girls and even held a strong aversion towards the LGBTQ+ community. He had promised his mother never to follow in his father Clever's footsteps, especially when it came to the advice his father Stanley gave him about not using condoms, particularly when she was the one. A childhood friend, May, and a family's pop in—a girl who grew up around boys, or rather, her brothers. When these two reconnected and became best friends, nothing seemed to stand in the way of their blossoming love. However, May remained unaware that she was unknowingly romancing her best friend Ares, whom she affectionately called by his pet name. To her, it felt completely normal, just as it had with her brothers. She inadvertently rejected Stanley's attempts to express his feelings for her, not realizing what those feelings truly meant. May's understanding of Ares's feelings began to take shape during a Christmas holiday celebration at his grandparents’ house. Jovial and warm-hearted, May finally discovered the implications of Stanley’s earlier actions when Princessah, Ares's little sister, handed her some of their late mother's novels to read. Ares never imagined he would let another woman into his life after his mother. He was determined that his career would not come between him and his love for May, unlike his grandfather Richard.

Jessica, a young teenage girl growing up with the love of her parents and Best friend. not really a nerd but a nerd in some ways. jess is not a friend to her bestie's girlfriend Vinnie. when they breakup, Vinnie does everything possible to get him back to the extent she was ready to hurt whoever was in her way. Jess and paxton (her bestie) falls in love making Vinnie enraged. what will be the outcome of this?, find out in this teenage series

Aya and her 4 childhood friends grew up together since they were 5 year old. She was often mistaken as a boy due to her appearance since she was a toddler. But it all stopped until she entered junior high school, and it's all solely because of one reason....

Angelika is a woman who dedicated her life to wear the ideal masks as a great mother and obedient good wife at home. However, her life changes 180 degrees when he meets her son's best friend. —A dark urban romance story, updated every Wednesday! —Support me on Patreon for early chapters access! patreon.com/EBBYRITH

Tanaka thought he had left his childhood friendships behind, distancing himself to avoid the pain of rejection. But when Hina, who moved away years ago, returns as a transfer student, and Inui, his next-door neighbor, begins seeking him out, their unexpected possessiveness turns his quiet life upside down.

Tree growth

This is a story about a boy who fell in love with a tree… A story about powerful people changing the rulebook to stack the odds and line their pockets… I aim to create a story that will transport us so we get a glimpse of what that boy felt. The first 4 Chapters might be classified as a prologue depending on how you look at it. The boy quickly grows and the story really starts when the System arrives on Earth. I’m trying to achieve a relatively slow power progression and guide what we learn at a pace following the people in the story. There will be fighting but It’s more focused on base building. The MC is not all-powerful and all-knowing but he has some significant advantages. I’m trying to create a universe that makes sense in its own context. Much of what you will find, are my own world views, in a magnified way, as to make it for interesting fiction. The story took a life of its own when I started to write and I’m really happy with it. Not all of the tags I have marked will immediately be applied. There is stuff planned for far in the future such as the Sci-fi tag. There might be some cursing and gore but it is not very often.

If only she had listened... If only she had obeyed... She wouldn't have been down here... In this cold dark cave in the name of a cell... With this cruel evil Faes left to decide her final fate... DEATH. She didn't mean to do it... She was just afraid... Scared... And Mother help there will be an angel here to save her from her fate... Even if death was far better than staring at the feet of that Angel... EVEN IF. ************ Poppy Darian had always lived a life of tranquility and harmony with her lovely family and adorable friends until she's teleported by mistake to the realm of Faes and accidentally kills one, she is trialed to death but when the Lord of Darkness steps in to save her as she is said to be a Protector, she is given three tasks to complete to prove both innocence and title and as she attempts to complete all, she is whirled into the life and history of Faes and along the line, discovers the real truth and lies about Fae people while battling an enternal darkness that threats to consume the world whole.

It’s the year 2073, and everything has changed. New high-tech dominates almost all aspects of life. However, this has a dark side: unethical human experiments. 17-year-old Akira Cruz, the genius nephew of the president of the Philippines, was in the middle of grieving for his late best friend when he stumbled upon an abandoned orphan boy in the mountains while on a hike with his younger sister. That boy is Hachi Shimizu, a half-zombie, half-vampire who was disposed of by an evil organization known as the Kara Tech, which was notorious for its brutal and unethical experiments. Together, the two boys team up with a detective named Toshi Kawasaki, a half-Japanese, half-British who specializes in the supernatural and also considers the murder case of Akira’s best friend open despite the police closing it due to a lack of evidence. The three of them believed that Kara Tech was somehow connected to the disappearances of various children in and around the Tokyo Metropolitan Area. As they go and solve cases, their friendship blossoms, especially when two people, Riho Yoshihara, Akira's childhood, biracial friend, and Htet Kawa, a half-Japanese, half-Burmese junior detective from Yokohama, come along in their various missions, both involving the supernatural and the overworld. Will they stop the organization from committing more heinous crimes before it’s too late? Warning: the photo used for the book cover is NOT mine! Credits go to the original owner!!!

from best friends to lovers, she fell first... he fell harder

Inspired by Trees of Aeon on Royal Road. A man dies by train and is reborn as a tree with a system.

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Meet Lila Ignacio, certified bisexual. Ang babaeng katatapos lang mag move on sa kanyang Ex-Girlfriend na ngayon nga ay may asawa na at masayang masaya na sa kanyang binubuong pamilya. Nangako ito na magpapaka straight na at hinding hindi na muling makikipag relasyon sa kapwa nito babae. At pinili na lamang na panindigan ang kanyang naging nobyo ngayon na si Micheal. But suddenly, she will meet this girl again for the second time around. Ang best friend din ng kanyang best friend na si Alice. Ang babae na galing din sa kanyang nakaraan at konektado sa pagkawasak ng kanyang puso. Ang dati nito na kinaiinisan. At kahit kailan ay hindi nito naisip na pagtatagpuin silang muli ng tadhana. When their worlds collide again, bubuksan kaya nitong muli ang kanyang puso para sa bagong pag-ibig? Pero, paano naman ang nobyo nito? Hahayaan niya bang mahulog muli ang kanyang sarili sa taong wala namang kasiguraduhan kung sasaluhin ba siya nito o hindi? Tama ba na hayaan na lamang ni Lila ang kung ano mang naka tadhana para sa kanya?

Asha thought her marriage to Adam was unbreakable—until, in a moment of rage, he shattered it with three irrevocable words: “Talaq, Talaq, Talaq.” Just like that, her world was ripped apart. Now, as she struggles through the isolation of Iddat, haunted by the loss of the life she thought she’d have, a desperate solution arises—one that will challenge everything she believes. In a bid to undo the damage and return to Adam, Asha must face the controversial practice of Halala: marrying another man before she can be with her first husband again. But fate has a cruel sense of irony, because the man she is forced to marry is none other than Zain—Adam’s best friend. What starts as a ritual bound by obligation soon spirals into a web of unexpected emotions, blurring the lines between love, loyalty, and duty. Caught between two men—one from her past and one from her present—Asha is forced to confront her deepest fears and desires. “His Friend, My Husband” is a provocative and heart-wrenching journey of love, sacrifice, and second chances. How far would you go to rebuild what was broken? And what if, in the process, your heart leads you somewhere you never expected?