Hand Holding Basket

All Ethien desired was a serene existence after enduring years of bloodshed. As the Duke who led the revolution, and dismantled the former empire, he had placed Prince Glenn Lancaster on the throne. Now, Ethien longed to marry, step away from politics, and enjoy a life of peace. However, Glenn had different plans. As the newly appointed Emperor, Glenn consistently rejected every marriage proposal directed at Ethien. Without any attempt at subtlety, he dismissed anyone who expressed interest in the Duke, making it his goal to remain close to Ethien. While Ethien fought to suppress feelings that should not have arisen, Glenn relentlessly pushed through every barrier. Their positions were meant to keep them apart, but for Glenn, it was merely another reason to claim Ethien as his own.

A family betrayed, a nation in peril, and one girl who will discover her past and alter the course of history Cast out from a noble house, Alexandra must scrape by to survive in the slums of a city ruled by steam. Meeting others left orphaned, they fight every day for their next meal and a safe place to lay their heads. The only clue Alexandra has about her father is a sealed locket she holds close. But secrets of the past refuse to stay buried for long, and her locket may prove to be the key not only to her lost family, but the future of the nation as well. Under the spewing towers of steam, Alexandra and her friends set out to learn the secret of the locket and discover an adventure beyond their wildest dreams. As the land is thrown into turmoil and powerful forces gather to prevent the truth of the locket from being discovered, Alexandra must gather her wits and courage to survive. Traveling from the slums of the city to corrupted villages, to the great planes of the land pirates, to the ancient mountain where forgotten magics may dwell, one girl must stand alone, discover herself, discover her past, and decide what she holds dear.

[The first fifty or so chapters are basically, in some way, a slice of life. MC walking his own pace. The story gets serious after some time.] [Two chapters a week!!] Frizz never really had any big ambitions, yet he was never content with his life. He longed for excitement but lacked the motivation to look for one. After recently graduating college. He squandered his opportunities, wasting his potential. An unmotivated, lazy, and boring person. Effort was an alien concept to him, preferring to idle by. Then an opportunity arrived. A system and but that's it. No gates opening, no mystical equipment, no fantastical monsters, and no gods with schemes. Just a cold, mechanical interface in a world drowning in mundane horrors: corruption, crime, and the soul-crushing grind of life. For the first time, he’s wide awake and with the System's perks, he's ready to smash his dull life to the ground. However, he's not the only one playing this game…

A guy who has been in love with his childhood friend for 12 years while pursuing his dream of becoming a streamer meets the person who would become his number one fan-and maybe something more...

Hi! I’m Rose à Montasia. My dream is to become the best designer in the world. And now, you’re coming along on my journey from being a student, to working as an intern, and maybe… becoming a boss myself! Maybe. Anyway! My life would be so much easier if I weren’t so tangled up with my classmate, Lucas Sterling, who blackmails me into being his girlfriend. Ugh. Who does that?! And then there’s Vincent LeClair — a.k.a. my boss and mastermind who acts like he owns me, like I’m his personal pet! Anyway, see for yourself… enjoy! -Love Rose-

slice of life

Jonathan Brandit was once on the path to becoming a professional basketball player, but a car accident changed his life forever, leaving him wheelchair-bound and filled with regret. Haunted by thoughts of what could have been, Jonathan spends his days shooting hoops in a gym. One day, he suffers a heart attack and wakes up in a completely different world, in the body of another person. To his astonishment, Jonathan realizes he's now living inside the world of a novel he once read, titled "Turning Point," which revolves around basketball. He has become an "extra" player name Ethan Albarado—a benchwarmer—on the protagonist's team, Lucas Graves. With this unexpected second chance, Jonathan or Ethan Albarado is determined to achieve his dream of becoming a pro basketball player. But in this new world, will he rise to greatness, or will he face new challenges that threaten to bring him down again?

Ever wondered what would happen if a gullible human doctor caught the attention of a vampire? Not just any vampire—but an Original, the first of their kind. Enzo, a naïve surgical nurse who has spent his life following his father’s rules, finally decides to break free and chase his own desires, including the person he truly loves. Alaric, a feared and ruthless vampire, has long been a nightmare to both his own kind and humans alike. One cold evening, he is ambushed by six vampire hunters and left for dead. But before death can claim him, a human boy stumbles upon him and offers aid. This small act of kindness stirs something deep within Alaric’s ancient heart—an obsession. Now, Enzo is his, whether he realizes it or not.

"Shhhh," he cut me off, his palms spreading on the revealed skin of my abdomen. His index fingers made their way into the waistband of my sweatpants as he pressed his front closer to my behind. "Don't shush m-" I tried to argue. "I said so," he stated, his tone going deeper as his hand went lower, this time to the waistband of my panties. I couldn't control my breathing anymore, more so as his teeth lightly grazed my neck. "So you better obey." ^^^^^^^ They say "A night in Vegas can change your life." Rachel didn't think this saying would apply to her. Well that was until she opened the door of her hotel room after a crazy night out. As a marriage certificate is shoved in her face, she notices a glistening diamond on her ring finger. The piece of paper turns out to be legit as stated by the lawyer who presented it. What's more shocking is that her said husband is Lorenzo Caden Peters, one of the best actors in the world and soon to be CEO of the biggest textile company around the globe. How would their life turn out?

Emily Ryan, a famous webnovel writer stands at a crossroad. Her bestselling book, Destiny in Hands, is set in the dangerous and turbulent world of Azure City —a kingdom where the strong call the shots, and the weak can only blindly follow. The kingdom is ruled by a fearless and powerful king who commands with utmost superiority. The lives of royalty couldn't be all that simple. The kingdom was full of intrigue, betrayal, and forbidden love.

Maya thought she had buried the past. Rafael disappeared five years ago, leaving her pregnant and alone. She raised Leo herself, through every fever, every first word, every night he asked where “Daddy” was. Then one glance in the park changes everything. Rafael returns—not for Maya, not even to make peace—but to confess something that shakes the ground beneath her: Leo might not be his son. As letters from Maya’s late sister begin to resurface, secrets buried deep threaten to unravel everything Maya built. And when Jason—the man Maya swore never to see again—sends a message, the truth turns into a weapon. Now two men claim a right to the child. But only one holds the truth. In a story of betrayal, forgiveness, and the love that survives the wreckage, Maya must choose between rewriting the past—or protecting her future. Because sometimes, love isn’t how far your arms can reach. It’s how much you're willing to lose to hold on. ---

In a world where gods have long vanished and cultivation reigns supreme, Shen Ziyan, a humble village boy, stumbles upon a severed hand—not just any hand, but one brimming with an unfathomable power, belonging to a Supreme God of Creation. From that moment on, his fate is forever changed. As ancient forces stir and hidden sects seek the remnants of divine power, Ziyan is thrust into a world of ruthless cultivators, forgotten legacies, and celestial conspiracies. His newfound strength grants him abilities beyond mortal comprehension, but it also marks him as a target for those who would stop at nothing to claim such power. With no sect to protect him and no master to guide him, Ziyan must forge his own path—one that will take him across grand cultivation realms, ancient ruins of lost civilizations, and battlefields where immortals once waged war. But the deeper he delves into his newfound power, the more he begins to question: Was the hand a blessing, or a curse? And if a god’s hand alone could shake the heavens—what happened to the rest of the body? As enemies close in and secrets unravel, Shen Ziyan embarks on an epic journey to uncover the truth of his power, ascend beyond the limits of cultivation, and defy the very heavens themselves. The path to divinity is paved with blood. And in the end, Ziyan will either rise as a god— -or fall like The ones before him.

The apocalypse descends, zombies and monsters appear, followed by System Leveling, which grants skills to all survivors. With the collapse of law and order, some become powerful while others remain weak, and so the dark ages begin.

For ten long years, Tatsuya Fukushu lived through hell. Every day, he was beaten. Every day, he was mocked. Every day, he was reminded that the world didn’t want someone like him. The cruelty of his classmates became routine—their fists, their words, their laughter. He endured it all in silence, believing that someday it would end. That someday, if he just kept going, peace would come. But peace never came. One day, something inside him shattered. And in a blind, terrifying moment of rage, he killed them—the three bullies who tormented him for a decade. His hands were stained. His heart, empty. He thought he would finally die. He wanted to die. Instead, he woke up in another world. A world of magic, kingdoms, and ancient prophecy. A world where people could fly, summon fire, and carve mountains with a sword. A world that felt too alive for someone as broken as him. Tatsuya didn’t rejoice at the second chance. He hated it. Hated the sky, the air, the mana that pulsed through him. He wanted silence. He wanted peace. And most of all—he wanted to disappear. But fate is rarely kind. A strange knight named Paul found him, battered and aimless. He claimed there was a prophecy. That someone like Tatsuya had been foretold. Tatsuya didn’t believe a word of it. He didn’t trust him. Why should he? But Paul didn’t ask him to believe. He simply trained him—day after day, sword in hand, never holding back. There were no kind words, only discipline. No promises, only purpose. And slowly, through blood and sweat, Tatsuya began to understand. Trust wasn’t something that came from words. It came from action. And maybe, just maybe… He wasn’t alone anymore.

A 20-year-old no life gets a second chance to play basketball after having his legs crippled, he is sent back in time to when he was 10 with 5 abilities and a system, his goal? To become a Basketball God! (2 of the abilities are inspired by the novel "I can't miss!")

The deep affection beneath the lies, the temporal dislocation, the weight of love and sacrifice, the loneliness and reconciliation of urban couples.

Bucky, the eldest of the three Ray brothers, watched the easy way Colt and Hedli moved around each other, a quiet contentment settling over his younger brother that Bucky hadn't seen in years. He was genuinely happy for them, but a familiar ache stirred within him. After his last relationship ended, he'd resigned himself to being the perpetually single brother, convinced that love wasn't in the cards for him. He was stuck in a self-imposed limbo, torn between the faint hope of finding someone and the strong pull to just stay single forever. Meanwhile, Ali arrived in town, a fresh face with a determined glint in her eyes. She was looking for ranch work, specifically. The Triple R Ranch's "Help Wanted" sign in the feed store caught her attention, and a small smile touched her lips. Ali wasn't just proficient; she was meticulous. Every task she was given, from mending fences to doctoring livestock, she tackled with an almost fierce dedication, intent on conquering it and ensuring it was done perfectly the first time. The Triple R was exactly what she'd been looking for. What Ali didn't know yet was that the Triple R was home to more than just hard work. She didn't know about Bucky, the oldest brother, battling his own internal demons about love. Will Ali take the job, pouring all her energy into proving herself on the ranch, or will the magnetic pull of Bucky's quiet intensity shift her focus from work to winning his hesitant heart?

Within the boundaries of The Empire, powerful presences lurk behind each and every corner. After finding a mysterious mask Oscar is suddenly thrust into the deep, treacherous undercurrents of the world. Tricks to attack, Jokes to deceive. In the end, everything is in the hands of fools. ------ Cover is AI ------

I am a star wars fan and decided to create a star wars fanfic so here is what it is about I was reincarnated in star wars with a system, a new type I would say and I was reincarnated a few years after order 66 and decided to join the empire inorder to prepare. Prepare for what you say well am glad you asked, you see I believ that if you are reincarnated or transfered in any way to a new universe with memory of your past, there will always be others like you whether 2 or 3 it does not matter and especially in a universe like star wars where it could disrupt the balance So there will be others like me allies or enemies, they shall be uncovered in due time. Now let's see how I fate in this new universe and what the force has install for me ( Please note, this is very IMPORTANT that the Mc is not going to be Force sensitive in the beginning , don't worry you will understand what I mean in due time. Star wars does not belong to me but I created this version of the fanfic and I will not be OP, not in the beginning and not in 20 years and somethings will be different) Time will fly fast

Holios, un lycéen gentil et discret, sauve une jeune fille des griffes de voyous mais découvre trop tard qu’il s’agissait d’un piège. Accusé à tort, trahi par tous, même par sa propre famille, il sombre dans le désespoir. Après une tentative de suicide, une entité obscure lui propose un pacte de vengeance. Devenu une créature ailée aux pouvoirs ténébreux, Holios revient avec un seul but : faire payer au monde la souffrance qu’on lui a infligée. Sa justice sera sombre... et implacable.

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

From the outside, Ainsley Briar is every parent's dream: talented, obedient, graceful. But inside, she is suffocating beneath the impossible standards set by her perfection-obsessed parents, Elizabeth and Sebastian, who see her not as a daughter, but as a project to sculpt. Her days are orchestrated down to the minute. Her thoughts are monitored. Her dreams are dismissed. Behind closed doors, Ainsley begins to fracture. Her identity, her very sense of self, is buried under years of praise that felt more like pressure and silence that screamed. When a rare connection with a classmate awakens something long-buried in her, Ainsley starts to imagine a life beyond control. One where she’s allowed to exist as she is.

In the vast world known as Boundless Spirit, at the very heart of the land, lies the Jade Heaven Continent, the most spiritually abundant and central hub of cultivation. Yet, amidst this flourishing civilization of cultivators, competition, strife, and warfare run rampant. The Sacred Land of the Immortal Stream, one of the greatest holy grounds, stands at the southernmost end of the Jade Heaven Continent. This place, brimming with dense spiritual energy, serves as a gathering ground for countless formidable experts. Han Ming, an outwardly unremarkable young man, conceals a past shrouded in mystery. In his previous life, he was a scientist who was falsely accused and met an unjust end. However, fate granted him a new beginning in this world of cultivation, bringing along the memories of his past life. He was also born with the Sacred Radiant Body, a physique of divine caliber. By all rights, his family should have cherished and nurtured him. But reality was cruel... He was raised solely as a vessel for the ancestral spirit of his family. Upon uncovering the grim fate that awaited him, Han Ming meticulously devised a plan to escape, faking his own death to sever all ties with his clan and embark on a new life alone. With intelligence, resourcefulness, and unwavering determination, he managed to enter the Sacred Land of the Immortal Stream. Though he started from the lowest rank, his unparalleled talent and profound comprehension allowed him to steadily climb the ranks. Eventually, he earned recognition as a true disciple and was accepted into the Pure Radiance Peak. But tragedy struck... During an expedition in search of the legacy of a Great Emperor, the disciples of Pure Radiance Peak were utterly annihilated. Both the senior disciples and the former peak lord perished, leaving Han Ming who had been in seclusion as the sole survivor. As a result, at just seventeen years old, he was forced to take on the mantle of the Peak Master of Pure Radiance. With his path fraught with enemies and relentless challenges, just as he turned eighteen, a mysterious system that had lain dormant within him finally awakened... [Ultimate Master System has automatically bound to the host.] ……………. In this world, the cultivation system is divided into thirteen major realms: Qi Control, Foundation Establishment, Golden Core, Nascent Soul, Spirit Formation, Body Integration, Nirvana, Heavenly Cavern, Saint, Saint King, Saint Emperor, Half-Emperor, and Great Emperor. Each major realm is further divided into nine sub-stages. I am the author of this story and plan to publish it on three platforms: Webnovel, ScribbleHub, and Royal Road.

Renvel, an engineer from the floating city of Seon, lived in a world of airships and steam machines until a fateful engine explosion turned his existence upside down. In an instant, he ceased to be himself, becoming Lon, a man from another world trapped in a foreign body. He awoke in a land without ground, where only the endless sky washed over floating cities. Here, far from prying eyes, the "World Threads" weave the very fabric of reality, and the chosen ones, known as the Woven, hold power over them. But why was he brought here? How can he return to his own world? And what dark secrets do these strange threads, trembling in the air, conceal? To find answers, Lon must accept the challenge of this fragile world teetering on the edge of oblivion. The path will be filled with puzzles and dangers, and each revelation will only further entangle him in a web of mysteries. Will he be able to uncover the truth before the world around him collapses into the abyss? And what price will he have to pay for knowledge?

[ On-Hold Revision ] You may check out the novel I've also finished translating: I Became Rich by Eating Melons in the Era of Literature (1970s); and the novel I'm currently translating: I Have a Special Detective Skills. ♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤ As a domineering and frivolous female CEO , Jiang Mu is always flattered by others. The men around her come and go at her call, and she never needs to spend a single thought. Until one day, she was bound to the Green Tea System . System: Your mission is to become the Queen of Green Tea, and be invincible in the world of tea. Jiang Mu: ??? Sorry, did you give me the wrong script? I am Aquaman. ♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤ World 1: Green Tea Teacher Abuses the Scumbag and Steps on the Mistress [COO: Complete] [Trans: Complete] World 2: Being a Green Tea in a Romance Variety Show [COO: Complete] [Trans: Complete] World 3: The girl who was cheated on the Internet becomes the king of online cheating [COO: Complete] [Trans: Complete] World 4: A woman dressed as a man and acted as a green tea in a talent show [COO: Complete] [Trans: Complete] World 5: The Abandoned Concubine of the Violent Prince [COO: Complete] [Trans: Complete] World 6: After the rich old man's substitute started raising fish [COO: Complete] [Trans: Complete] World 7: After the divorce, I became a male god harvester [COO: Complete] [Trans: Complete] World 8: When the Doomsday Silly White Sweet Becomes White Cut Black Green Tea [COO: Complete] [Trans: Complete] World 9: The real world [COO: Complete] [Trans: Complete] ♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤ [ Reminder from the author: The logic is useless, the plot is terrible, the heroine is really a scumbag, don't doubt it. If you don't like the heroine's setting, just run away immediately and don't make yourself unhappy.] Search Keyword: Protagonist: Jiang Mu ♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤ One sentence introduction: Tea is invincible all over the world, and the scum has a purpose for everything.  Purpose: Actively strive to change the miserable life. ♤♤♤♤♤ Brief review of the work: Jiang Mu has bound the system by mistake, and embarked on the path of helping the host who suffered injustice to fulfill her wish. In the process, she abused the scum for revenge, hit the face with the best supporting role, and helped the host realize her wish. Every task was outstanding. Completion has changed the host's tragic life and achieved a counterattack. At the same time, she has also encountered various types of outstanding male partners in different worlds, with rich emotional lines. The characters in this article have a bright personality, a smooth plot rhythm, without procrastination, and constant reversal of the plot, which is unstoppable. Every world is bloody and refreshing at the same time, and the story background styles are different and very attractive, which is worth watching. ♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤ No. Of Chapters: 206 Chapters + 4 Extra Chapters ♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤ Alternative Name/s: Green Tea Queen ♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤ Original Author: Yu Weizhi ♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤ nerdygangster14's Note: This book is not mine. All the content are all credited to original author and the publisher of this book where I have read this book. I just want to share this story to you guys cause this book deserved to be publicized and loved by others. I'm a fan of this book and the author of this book.

In a moor where the past refuses to die, Victor, a young aristocrat on the run, joins a nomadic band of war-hardened veterans. Alongside Emma-lively and fearless-they learn to survive amid secrets, scars, and fragile hopes. In this world where every day is a battle, bonds are forged, and the weight of absence shadows their search for truth.

Philosophical thriller (probably won't be very good since it's my first book)