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(This Story Takes Place In AU So, Don't Expect To Go Things As It Was In the Original Mahabharat.) Hindu x Greek x Norse (Mythologies Included) ******************* My name is Aditya. I am a seventeen-year-old who used to live in Kurukshetra, Haryana, and, of course, an orphan. Life was ordinary until a tragic accident took me away from the modern world—only to be reborn in a time I had only read about in history books: the Mahabharata era. As for how I got to this conclusion? Well, the answer to that question lies with the man-god sitting far away from me with a mischievous smile on his handsome face—Lord Krishna. It seems my memories awakened at a significant moment: the Swayamvara of Draupadi. Standing amidst an assembly of kings and warriors, I watch as Karna is insulted and humiliated for his lower caste. The tension in the air was palpable, and I realized that I was witnessing one of the most pivotal events in the Mahabharata. My heart raced with both excitement and dread. But as I tried to process this, something even stranger happened—a voice echoed in my mind. [Welcome, User! You have activated the Gacha System.] What on earth? Or rather, what in the Mahabharata? Before I could even fully comprehend the situation, I felt a strange pull within me, like an invisible force connecting me to something far greater. The system interface appeared in front of my eyes, listing various abilities, weapons, and companions—all locked behind a gacha mechanism. Apparently, I had been reincarnated not just as a mere observer but with a cheat ability straight out of a video game. The Gacha System allowed me to draw random skills, weapons, or even templates from the grand pool of every mythological lore. But there was a catch: each draw required "Fate Points," and earning those points meant altering the events of this world. As I stood there, watching the unfolding drama with Karna, I realized that I was no longer just a bystander. I had the power to change history, for better or worse. But meddling with destiny in such a grand tale came with unimaginable consequences. What if I anger the gods? What if I change the fate of heroes like Arjuna, Karna, or Bhishma? The weight of it all hit me like a thunderbolt. Still, one thing was certain—I couldn't let things play out the way they did in the original story, not if I had the power to make things right. With the Gacha System at my side, I had the chance to rewrite the Mahabharata itself. But I needed to be cautious. Lord Krishna’s knowing gaze seemed to pierce through me as if he already knew about my unique circumstances. Was he testing me? Guiding me? Or simply waiting to see how my actions would shape the future? Then let's start with this event itself. ********************** Disclaimer: Remember, this is a fanfiction about Mahabharata. Not "Original" Mahabharata. I have no intention to harm anyone's religious belief, I am just writing a what-if story from my perspective. If you don't like it, So I kindly request you not read further this.

In this bustling city, his life was originally like a stagnant pool of water, without any waves. An accidental opportunity allowed him to start a chapter of living in the same room with a 26-year-old mysterious female tenant. She was like a flower swaying in the world but with a bit of melancholy, with an unknown past and an elusive heart. He was gradually involved in an emotional storm in his daily life with her. From the initial mutual temptation to the inadvertent spiritual touch later, every moment was full of subtle emotions. They wandered together under the neon lights of the city and struggled in the trivialities of life. Those sweet or bitter experiences, like pieces of a puzzle, pieced together a memorable love story bit by bit. Behind this, hidden secrets and challenges of life also followed one after another. Can they find the exit in this complex emotional maze and move towards the future hand in hand? Everything is slowly revealed in the love-hate entanglement in this rental house.

"No one ever helped me no matter how much I suffered. So, tell me...why would I help others if there's no benefit to it for me?" After being sold off by his parents to human traffickers due to a physical deformity and ending up as a resident of the underworld, a jaded mercenary is killed during a mission gone wrong. "If only there was a way to carry my entire arsenal of weapons without weighing myself down..." As he dies, he suddenly find himself waking up in a younger, unfamiliar body, in an unfamiliar world. He finds himself in a rundown orphanage located in a medieval world full of Magic and Monsters, his new body weak and frail. His new name is Jaedfern Meraled, or Jade for short. But he's not alone in being sent to this world...along with him for the ride is the Angel Arkiela, who was banished to this world for interfering with the human world out of boredom. Specifically, she used her powers to feed and amplify people's impulses and intrusive thoughts, including the people around Jade, whom she targeted to, in her words, "mess with", and subsequently went on to ruin his life. She then claims that their lives are now intertwined...if one of them dies, so will the other. While being uncertain as to whether she's being honest about that or lying so that he can't afford to kill her, Jade can't exactly risk putting it to the test, so he errs on the side of caution. Grudgingly, he decides to accept her presence around him, having no other choice in the matter. With that settled, she reveals that when people are reincarnated with their memories intact, they're given OP powers, usually as a reward or consolation for their circumstances in their previous life, and she then checks what abilities he's been bestowed with. In this world, there are three main elements to a person's Magic...their Magic Class; which is the core of their abilities, their Mana Pool; the quantity of Magical energy they possess, and finally, their Skills; special abilities that include active powers such as Appraisal and passive powers such as Heat Resistance. Each person possesses three Skills, without exception. As for Jade, his Magic Class is...well, he doesn't have one. And his Mana Pool...is nonexistent, he possesses no Magical energy whatsoever. And finally, his Skills...he only has one, titled "Mercenary's Item Box", a dimensional storage power with a number of abilities that can be unlocked by Leveling Up the Skill. Most people who are reincarnated are given OP powers, rewarded for either living a virtuous life, or as consolation for living a tortured life. But sometimes, people who've lived sinful lives, can be punished instead, bestowed with the bare minimum of abilities in worlds where such abilities are everything. And Jade is the latter. However, Jade may not necessarily be as bad off as it initially seems...because within his Item Box, is every weapon he owned during his previous life, weapons that don't exist in this world. Will it give him enough of an advantage to survive, and ideally thrive, in this medieval world rampant with violent crime and dangerous Monsters? One thing's for sure, it certainly won't be easy...

As fire rains from the sky and the world collapses around him, Kain rushes to find his brother Danté—only to discover him lying lifeless in a pool of blood. Before Kain can process the horror, a masked intruder emerges, delivering a fatal blow that leaves Kain dying and the world crumbling into chaos. But when Kain opens his eyes, he’s somewhere else entirely—alive, unscathed, and in a strange new world far removed from the fiery destruction he left behind. Struggling to understand his new reality, Kain stumbles upon a mysterious town and crosses paths with Elara, a powerful young woman with a dark legacy. Their meeting seems fated, but what secrets lie in this unfamiliar land? And could the answers Kain seeks about his brother and his own survival be tied to Elara’s hidden past?

(End of the World + Rebirth + Space + Stockpiling Supplies) Suddenly, natural disasters hit and the world changed drastically. First, it was extreme heat, then extreme cold, followed by earthquakes, thick fog, eternal night, and acid rain. Liu Ruyan, who had struggled to survive alone in the apocalypse for ten years, finally died in the pouring acid rain. When she opened her eyes again, Liu Ruyan found that she had been reborn, and there were still three months before the apocalypse. After discovering a huge portable space in her family heirloom, Liu Ruyan set herself the first small goal after rebirth - spending 2.1 billion yuan to fill the space with supplies! From then on, Liu Ruyan started the stockpiling mode. Rice, flour, cooking oil and salt? Buy! Chickens, ducks, fish and meat? Buy! Clothes, hats, shoes and socks? Buy! Dried meat, chicken feet, mini hot pots, potato chips, spicy strips, and luosifen, none can be missed! (A survival story in the apocalypse, the male lead will be absolutely unexpected!)

In a world where Lycans and werewolves are sworn enemies, Eve Valmont is a werewolf cursed by a prophecy and framed. Betrayed by her own pack and imprisoned for years, her fate takes a darker twist when she is offered to the Lycan King, Hades Stavros—a ruler feared for his ruthless conquests and deadly prowess. Bound by an ancient prophecy and haunted by the ghosts of her past, Eve is now at the mercy of the one being she should hate and fear the most—The Hand of Death himself. Hades, a king carved from blood and his own soul's decay, determined to avenge his family's slaughter and rid his people of the werewolves. He believes Eve is the key to his victory. To him, she is nothing but weapon foretold by prophecy, a tool he will wield to destroy the opposing forces threatening his pack. Yet, he finds himself craving this powerful yet broken woman. Leaving him questioning if she is truly his weapon or the one destined to unravel his carefully laid plans. *** He stalked toward me, a predator closing in on its prey, his eyes dark and unreadable. "So, you laugh?" His voice was low, dangerously soft, making the hairs on the back of my neck stand up. I swallowed hard, suddenly aware of how difficult it had become to breathe. "Hades, I—" "But you only laugh at other men's jokes," he interrupted, his gaze piercing, devoid of any humor. "Not your husband's." The accusation in his tone was sharp, slicing through the air between us. A nervous chuckle escaped me. "You can't be serious... He’s your beta, for Goddess’ sake." In an instant, he closed the distance between us, so fast it left me breathless. His hands gripped my waist, pulling me flush against his body, the heat of him making my skin tingle. I gasped, but before I could say a word, his lips crashed onto mine, claiming my mouth with a force that sent shockwaves through me. The kiss was punishing, hungry—I couldn't breathe, couldn't think. When he finally pulled back, I was trembling, my chest heaving as I struggled to regain my breath. His eyes, dark and stormy, searched mine with a possessive intensity. "You can’t laugh at my jokes..." he whispered, his voice a dangerous rasp as his fingers trailed lower, sending a shiver down my spine, "but you’ll come with my fingers." I shivered, heat pooling low in my belly at his words, his touch. The world around us blurred, fading into nothing as his hand slipped lower, drawing a ragged gasp from my lips. The look in his eyes told me he knew exactly what he was doing to me, and there was no denying the primal connection between us in that moment. "I don’t need your laughter," he murmured against my skin, his breath hot on my neck. "I’ll have every other part of you instead." **** Dark fantasy romance Morally Grey ML Angst Suspense ENEMIES to lovers Smut (like sprinkles on your ice cream)

[Ding! You have shared an intimate moment with the Goddess of Light] [Ding! You have received …% of her stats attributes] [Ding! You have increased her stats attributes by …%] … Cain wakes up only to find himself transmigrated into a novel that he had read a few years before his death. In this new fantasy realm where the strong are respected and the weak are trampled, Cain awakens his “Unique SSS-Ranked Primordial Beast Master Talent” before an error happens and merged with “Extra’s Harem Gacha System” which can help him become stronger by having sex with powerful women, including those summoned from the system’s Summon Pool. After merging his talent with the system, he can also contract and evolve powerful beasts, instantly upgrading their ranks using Evolution Points. With the ability to convert money into Evolution Points, Cain decides to build his own force, amass wealth, and take full advantage of the system’s potential to rise above all. [Ding! Do you want to refine the Ice Dragon’s Evolution Pill?] [Ding! Do you want to refine the medicine liquid of God's rank?] [Ding! Do you want to refine the Godbreaker sword of the God’s rank?] … After waking up, Cain realizes that his situation is far from simple. He finds himself inhabiting the body of the youngest prince of the weak, unranked Elarion Kingdom, who was recently poisoned and killed by his fiancée, despite having already stated he had no interest in the power struggle of the Elarion kingdom to the point he didn't awaken his talent. However, the only problem is not just that. Cain remembers the Elarion Kingdom as a mere footnote in the novel because it's destined for destruction. Now, Cain is determined to rewrite his fate. He vows to claim the throne, prevent the kingdom's destruction, and transform it into the strongest force in the world before the Era of the Gods descends upon the land. --------------------------------------------------------- [WebNovel Rising Star II Entry] ALL SUPPORT is appreciated. Don't hesitate to add it to your library and give Power Stones!!

...........Rated 18......... "I reject you Daisy Seers.I reject you and refuse for you to be my mate" Emidio said it out loud with a deep voice.Alpha Emidio Lupo was nicknamed as the prince of heartbreaks. He didn't act shameless with women but he always rejected his mate and Daisy would be added as the seventh mate whom he didn't want. " I don't do beastiality". Daisy glared at him and responded with boredom, shocking everyone present. " What?" Emidio said and watched her with shock. Daisy rolled her eyes at him. Maybe he didn't understand because he wasn't human. " I said , i do not do , Beast....ti..li..ty . It means i prefer a human to sleep with me than a dog " " You slave , how dare you". .............................................. Daisy Seers, a beautiful brown skin fairy ,she had it all in the town of Lamour. A loving family and a perfect fiancée until all her dreams came crushing down when her so called perfect fiancée broke up with her the night before their wedding . Daisy was devastated, not knowing what was wrong with her and just when she thought her life was full of loneliness, she meets Alpha Emidio Lupo, the all known kinetic Alpha of Perilville Kingdom. She used her beauty , and he used his charm, together they made a deal to take a revenge on her ex fiancée. In exchange, she was going to help him to reject her. Unfortunately for them both, their mating bond was much more stronger than they expected, leading them into a pool of lust. Copyright@enigwegoldenprincess Instagram: enigwegoldenprincess Facebook Page/Facebook chat handle:Author Enigwe/Chinyere Enigwe TikTok: pri_senpai Email: enigweprincessg@gmail.com Disclaimer: *Book cover was generated by Ai after I inputed my prompt. Do not steal*

Watts is just your average 21-year-old, hustling to make a living in a world that seems to grow harsher by the day. By daylight, he works in the bustling chaos of the airport, hefting heavy luggage for passengers who barely notice him. By night, he trades punches as a kickboxer, channeling his frustrations into the ring. Life isn’t easy, but it’s his, and he’s making it work. Until the day everything changes. Watts wakes up one morning lying in a pool of his own blood on the cold floor of the airport’s luggage room, his mind blank about what happened. Was it an accident? An attack? He has no answers—just a splitting headache and a world turned upside down. Because when he comes to, Watts discovers something unbelievable: he can create anything. Anything. Money, cars, weapons of unimaginable destruction. Galaxies, black holes, entire realities. All at the tips of his fingers. The possibilities are limitless, but so are the dangers. As Watts begins to explore the boundaries of his newfound power, he stumbles upon secrets buried deep within the world—secrets no one was meant to uncover. Now, with his life spiraling into the unknown, Watts is faced with a choice: use his powers to better the world or risk losing himself entirely. But the deeper he delves into his abilities, the more he realizes the price of wielding such power might be more than he’s willing to pay. Dive into Watts' Creation and follow his journey as he unravels the mysteries of his new reality, challenges forces beyond comprehension, and wrestles with the ultimate question: what would you do if you could create… everything

In the heavens, a legendary battle raged between the God of War, Sael, and the Demon King, Tarath. As their powers clashed, Sael summoned all his strength to deliver a crushing blow, sending Tarath tumbling into the Pool of Reincarnation. Exhausted, Sael followed suit, falling into the pool as well. In the Chamber of Fate within the Imperial Palace in the heavens, the books of destiny began to write themselves, chronicling the rebirth of the two enemies. However, a mysterious power emanating from the books prevented the Immortal of Fate from opening them, concealing the identities of Sael and Tarath's reincarnations. On the same day, two women went into labor: the Queen, whose pregnancy was full-term, and the Commander's wife, whose labor was premature at seven months. The fate of the God of War and the Demon King remained a secret, hidden within the sealed books, as two new lives began on earth.

In the boundless expanse of the universe, where galaxies shimmer like scattered jewels and planets hold untold wonders, a dark tradition endures. Every seven years, under the blood-red light of a celestial omen, the Pool of Blood appears in the Tournament of Power. This is no ordinary contest. It is a brutal and unforgiving battle where planets send their four strongest guardians to fight for dominance. Victory secures power beyond imagination—the right to rule not just their own world but to bend neighboring planets to their will. Failure means disgrace... or death. For the guardians, the stakes are personal. They are more than warriors; they are protectors of their people, champions of their planet’s survival.

A girl named Karin accidentally gets involved in a murder case at her school. It all started when she accidentally found the body of the school janitor behind the warehouse. This piqued her curiosity about what had happened. She still clearly remembers the blood pooling, turning the grass red. The body lay sprawled with several stab wounds. The corpse looked like a small animal, helpless before its predator, dead just like that. Before discovering the body, she crossed paths with a man. A tall man with a mask and dark sunglasses covering his face. The man also wore a hat to cover his hair. His clothes appeared to be layered, and he carried a large bag that seemed very heavy. However, there was something the man could not hide. The clear scent of blood emanating from his body. Karin had a sharp sense of smell and she was certain the odor she detected was blood. Chaos erupted in the school environment. People started forming their own opinions. Karin was the one most affected. She was often questioned about the body she found. People kept asking her to recount the story. At that moment, a new teacher arrived, diverting the attention of the school community. A young teacher with a handsome face that drew everyone's attention. The murder case faded away just like that. The police couldn't find any more clues. When people started to forget, Karin felt something was off. The young teacher looked strange in her eyes. Karin felt that the teacher was constantly watching her. The teacher also had a blacklist that he showed to his students. He said the book was a record for the naughty children. If their offenses exceeded three times, those naughty ones would be punished. That's when the next murder began.

In a mystical forest bathed in moonlight, an extraordinary young girl named Liuli emerges, reborn into a world of wonder and danger. At just seven or eight years old, she possesses an ethereal beauty: flowing blue hair, delicate features, and a calm strength that belies her tender age. Perched atop a sleek black panther named Xiao Hei, her loyal companion, she journeys through a land shrouded in mystery. Guided by her innate connection to water magic, Liuli discovers the enigmatic Dark Water Pool, a shimmering lake radiating an otherworldly blue light. With grace that defies nature, she walks across its surface, her very presence resonating with the magical energies within. There, she hones her water manipulation skills, drawing strength from the elemental forces that dance and play around her, bonding with them in an almost playful harmony. As dawn breaks and sunlight graces her serene figure, Liuli feels the surge of power within her-a sign she is on the brink of advancing her magical abilities. She returns to her humble forest home, a cozy cave she has transformed into a sanctuary. By day, Xiao Hei hunts for sustenance while Liuli tends to their shared life, crafting order and warmth in their secluded haven. But this peaceful existence masks a deeper destiny. Liuli's quiet strength and growing power hint at a purpose far greater than survival. With every step, she draws closer to unlocking the secrets of her rebirth and the truth about the mysterious forces that tether her to this magical world. A tale of resilience, discovery, and the unbreakable bond between a girl and her panther, The Rebirth of Liuli is a story of magic, courage, and the pursuit of one's destiny.

Der legendäre Spieler Marvin transmigrierte an den Vorabend der Großen Kalamität. Es war das Ende der vierten Ära, alle Götter hatten sich zusammengetan, um den Magischen Pool des Universums zu zerstören. Die vierte Schicksalstafel begann zu reifen, und alle Götter, Dämonen, Legenden, Teufel, Liches, Drachen und andere legendäre Kreaturen tauchten nacheinander auf. Um seine Liebsten zu beschützen, bleibt Marvin nichts anderes übrig, als in die Schatten einzutauchen. Dies ist die Geschichte eines jungen Waldläufers, der zum Herrscher der Nacht in der Ära des Chaos heranwächst. _________________________ TL: Nachdem er in einen schwachen adligen Körper übergetreten war, entdeckte Marvin, dass er mit der Welt vertraut war, dass dies das Spiel war, das er in seinem früheren Leben gespielt hatte und... Verdammt! Er hatte nur noch sechs Monate bis zur großen Katastrophe! Als ehemaliger Spitzenspieler würde er natürlich kämpfen, um die Welt zu retten... Ja, nein. Es ist Zeit, zu planen und sich auf die kommenden Ereignisse vorzubereiten. Es ist besser, dieses Wissen zu nutzen, um weiterzukommen, als mit den Göttern zu kämpfen. Folge Marvins Reise durch diese neue Welt.

'She lay their, cold and in pain as the warm substance leaked out and pooled around her. The last thing she saw was her wedding ring and a fresh wave of anger and despair welled up in her heart before everything went black.' The last thing she expected to see after her month long trip was her husband and half sister rolling in the sheets. Unable to see anymore she ran out, colliding with a car and therefore marking the end of her life.....or did she mark her new beginning? Jiand Xiotin must get revenge.....but how when a nightingale's melody is the only tune faith allows her to dance to? Shi Huai, President of Shi Conglomerates, was in love with a married woman. His heart drummed for a woman that belong to another. When the opportunity to have her all to himself arises at the worst time possible will he take it? or will he allow her to slip through his hands a second time?

Welcome to the kingdom of Blundertopia, where logic takes a vacation and chaos reigns supreme! Meet Sir Wrongalot, a clumsy knight armed with a bent pool noodle and an unshakable (though completely unwarranted) sense of confidence. Alongside his trusty goat Buttercup—who wears a mushroom as a hat—and a band of equally ridiculous misfits, Sir Wrongalot embarks on quests so absurd, even the gods are confused. From stealing royal biscuits to orchestrating a British teaparty under siege by giant pigeons, no task is too foolish for this ragtag crew. With each chapter more hilariously nonsensical than the last, Stupid will have you laughing, groaning, and questioning how such a book even exists. If you’re ready for a story filled with exploding teapots, biscuit battles, and a goat that may or may not be the true hero, then grab a bo’ele of woter and dive into the stupidity. Because sometimes, life’s greatest adventures are also its dumbest. Warning: This book contains excessive silliness, questionable logic, and one very smug goat. Proceed with caution (and snacks).

"We don't know where they came from, what they are, or how much longer we have." In the spring of 2036, hordes of abominations sprung from the ground and drove humanity to the edge of extinction. The world governments that survived the initial assault pooled what resources they could into large strongholds that could hold off the hordes of the unspeakable. After 452 days of endless violence and a death toll of over 8 billion, the hordes finally halted. Humankind questioned their purchase, but they have not wasted it. After nearly two decades of relief, what remains of civilization is tentatively stable under the United Coalition. They hide in their strongholds at the end of the earth, fearing what walks the land that was once theirs. After the first appearance of these creatures, an event mankind would later refer to as "The First Breach," a small portion of the population started to be born with a genetic abnormality dubbed the Paradox Gene. Children identified as carrying this gene, are taken from their homes, and their lives are erased. They are taken to a UCN black site to be moulded into an elite fighting force; the only hope of going toe to toe with the mind-bending horrors that stalk the wastelands on earth.

BOOK IS DROPPED [Tier 1 talent: Inverse Mana] [Effect 1: Instant mana regeneration (In inverse)] [Effect 2: Inversed mana pool (Can’t use regular mana for cultivation)] Noah’s life shattered the day he awakened his Tier 1 talent, which the Star Network rated as ‘Impossible.’ In a world where dungeon breaks were an everyday occurrence, his dreams of becoming a Rift Walker and his thirst for revenge against the monsters that destroyed his family were shattered before they even began. However, he wasn’t ready to accept defeat. Driven by intense rage and a thirst for vengeance, he started working at a weapon smithy near one of the weakest dungeons in the city, hoping to run a dungeon one day. One day, fate played a game with him as he stole a Broken skill shard during a fight. it contained something no one imagined, something which would make him a legendary dungeon runner. Join my discord server: https://discord.gg/aMjVQTcj

After the twins, Jack and Jace failed their very first mission to become soldiers of the organization. They weren't caught by the cops, rather were finished off by those who never gave seconds— the Mafia. Reincarnating together as Shen Yan and Shen Han, the Emperor's sons didn't last either, dying when their tyrant of their father was rebelled against. Again, both were born to none other than two newly wedded houseflies back on earth, yet before they became aware of what they were now, Psstpop and Tsstpop were welcomed from death by Adonis once again. Going through the reincarnation pool a third time, the two were born to the first dragon to fall by the hands of man— Tetra. Having finally emerged out of the scaled dragon eggs after days, just at the very moment she dropped dead, they were both welcomed by pairs of human eyes. Thinking they were important and cherished beings with an audience, everything fell apart when someone said, "You've ever wondered how dragons tasted?" In a blink of an eye, Adonis had the two before him once again and that was the last straw of keeping the twins together. Sending both off towards reincarnating with new lives, this time round things were changed and that included their races. Will they now finally survive long enough? Can these two ever be separated? This is my entry for WPC DEC, please support and add to your library if you like it. Expect more from Kngosra:)

Celeste stood at the beach, feeling his presence behind her. She swallowed nervously. It was now or never; these four years of one-sided love were going to end today. "Marcello, I want you to know I'm in love with you. I was going to endure it, but I can't. Marcello, I want to be yours, so please give me a chance," she shouted, turning around with tears in her eyes as she quickly hugged him. "Please, Marcello, I can't do this anymore. I know it sounds crazy, but I have always loved you," she said, burying her face below his chest. Lorenzo froze. He had received an anonymous message meant for his brother Marcello and had come in his place, thinking it was a threat. He had not expected to see a lady by the beach. She looked so delicate and dream-like, with the way the moon glistened on her alabaster skin and raven black hair, which looked like it had silver streaks when it flowed in the evening breeze. The soft dress swirled around her, sometimes billowing around her too. She was a siren, and he was enchanted by her beauty. He stood staring as she confessed her feelings, his body coming alive from her touch. She hugged him tightly, like a lover scared to let go, but the name on her lips wasn't his; it was his brother's—Marcello. ________ Celeste confesses her love to Marcello, her first love, but in a shocking twist, she discovers she actually poured her heart out to his older twin, Lorenzo whom she suddenly found herself growing attached to. Lost in the pool of a complicated web of emotions, Celeste must choose between her original feelings for Marcello and her growing connection with Lorenzo that must satisfy her heart and at the same time not cause a riff between both brothers. Meanwhile, Marcello's heartbreak and sense of betrayal threaten to destroy the brothers' relationship which had proven to be as hard as a rock for years. Will Celeste find true love with Marcello or follow her heart to Lorenzo? Can the brothers forgive each other and themselves if she were to make an unfavorable decision to either or both of them? This book is a romantic drama about family, love, and betrayal, where the lines between true love and first love are blurred.

When a young sickly boy is struck by lightning whilst in a pool of unknown chemicals he emerges with enhanced physique and later uncovers that he has lightning speed. He isn't the only one that discovers this and he is now on the run from the government trying to find his source of power

*This is an R-18 story. It involves foul language, sexual content, and violence.* Lucifer the Second, also known as Louie, is the only child of the Devil. His father is the notorious archangel who betrayed God, and his mother was a ruthless and powerful demon. Louie is a unique half-breed who's eager to step up and take over as the ruler of Hell. However, there is a catch. He must marry. But his future queen is not just one of the half-demons that populate Hell, but an angel. Unbeknownst to him, his father and grandfather made a deal when he was a child, and now he has to honor that deal if he wants to take the throne. Louie believes that his bride-to-be will be nothing more than a nuisance, but when she arrives in a fiery explosion reserved for those angels that have been cast out, his world is turned upside down. It doesn't take long for Louie to realize that his fallen angel is not what he was expecting. Fiesty, outspoken, and cute, he finds himself very intrigued by her and the secrets she holds. Follow Louie and his angelic bride as they navigate their unconventional relationship and embark on adventures in this slow-burn, spicy romance. Excerpt: "What do you propose then?" She asked, lifting her head off his leg and taking a drink from her glass. "You're letting me decide?" He smirked, putting his drink on the side table and leaning forward. "I didn't say I'd agree." She rolled her eyes before turning and leaning her back against his legs, placing her own glass on the ground next to her. Lucifer leaned back against the couch and stretched his arms across the back of it, "I was just going to suggest you make right on our deal from earlier." He proposed. "Ahh." She answered, tilting her head back so she could see Lucifer's face, which held an amused look and a genuine smile, "You really think you held up your end, huh?" She asked with her own smirk, once again letting her head rest on his legs as she looked straight up at the star-speckled sky. She was a wee bit tipsy, and maybe that had something to do with how she was feeling, but it really was a beautiful night. With the warmth of the little balcony playing alongside the moment of sharing their deepest pains with one another, She found herself not only feeling closer but also quite comfortable with her Devil. "Undoubtedly." He replied to her question, and she raised a brow, "Admittedly, there was a hiccup or two, but nothing that ruined the evening." He defended, "Plus, I resolved them, did I not?" "A hiccup?" She scoffed, looking as far up as her eyes would allow so she could see him, "Someone tried to kill me, Luce." Lucifer placed a hand on each cheek and leaned over her so that he stared directly into her eyes. Pools of blue looking down and sparkling emeralds looking up, "Tried." He said in almost a whisper. She felt his warm breath on her forehead while his hair tickled her face, "Didn't I protect you? Kept you safe?" "I suppose," She agreed, blushing as he shifted forward a bit more so that his lips were now just an inch or so above hers. "Then may I please have what you promised me?" Lucifer asked again. She swallowed and gave a slight nod.

Rumor has it that Gu Mo, the richest man in Longcheng, is paralyzed from the waist down and doesn't like women, but he has a five-year-old cute baby. Rumor has it that there is a beautiful woman in Longcheng who can conquer the world with a smile, but unfortunately she is a fool. One day, the silly beauty rescued Gu Mengbao from the hands of human traffickers, but she herself was kidnapped and became the president's wife. On the wedding day, she said: "I suddenly realized... I'm not stupid anymore..." "And, your son seems to be my own..." "Also, I heard that you can't do that. For our future happiness, do I have to find a doctor to see you?" A certain president laughed in anger and stood up from the wheelchair: "Very good, I'll show you now, can I do it!" The heroine was a little silly in the early stage, but absolutely cute! In the later stage, she recovered her memory and successfully counterattacked!

In a world where villains are crafted, not born, Vyan's life takes a detour from dull to downright dramatic faster than he can say "abracadabra." Meet Vyan, the most ordinary knight in the realm, with all the magical prowess of a damp sock. Loyalty? He's got it in spades. Betrayal? Well, that's the surprise twist in his not-so-fairy-tale life. Framed and forsaken, Vyan is left with nothing but a grudge and some pretty gnarly scars, courtesy of his once-master, Iyana. Oh, did he mention she is the daughter of a marquess and the object of his unrequited affection? Talk about adding insult to injury. Just when he is ready to unleash his inner berserker, a butler comes along with news that makes his hair stand on end: Vyan is the last heir of the Grand Duke's mage dynasty! With power crackling at his fingertips and more mana than he can shake a wand at, Vyan is ready to show the world what happens when you underestimate the underdog. Will Vyan rise from the ashes like a phoenix, or will he crash and burn like a fire-breathing chicken? There's only one way to find out.

In a world of opulence and treachery, Seo-yeon is torn between two powerful men: for example, the rather enigmatic Joon-woo and, the other hand, frisky and self-sufficing Hyun-soo. when secrets are revealed and people change their allegiances, Seo-yeon needs to play the game and understand who she should pursue and whose man she should steal. is she going to emerge unscathed with all these upheavals or will she sink in the pools of her conflicts?

A cold dark heart born by the rage, hate and jealousy of his siblings. Blake Leslie, a billionaire CEO the richest man in Bienville county lived in emotional darkness since the death of Tessa his fianceé. “ Don't do this to me” Blake cried, holding her close to his chest and sitting in the pool of their blood. He felt dizzy and passed out. This was the event of six years ago. Vanessa Hughes a vibrant beauty. Her charming brown eyes, great smile which lit the heart of many.She agrees on a mission for the downfall of the ruthless Blake to save her father's life. But there is more to this than meets the eye. She meets Mason and falls in love with him. Spark of flames of love is reignited in the heart of the cold billionaire but her heart belongs to another. Will he lose his second chance at love? However, the obsessive anger , jealousy and hate for Blake by his siblings is yet to be extinguished.They won't stop till they watch Blake have his last breath. Will Vanessa reveal her true self to Blake? Will the reignited cold heart of the billionaire still love after betrayal?

When her best friend falls from the roof of her house, during the graduation pool party, Whitney and her friends are devastated by the death of their friend . Now four months later the group have moved on, going to separate universities, trying to leave the past behind them. But when another friend is killed by a maniac wielding a serrated steel weapon. The group is forced back to Forest Hills to attend the funeral. But when the remaining friends begin to get threatening messages from an unknown person threating to exploit a secret that they buried deep in their past, Whitney and her friends are forced to come together before that can happen. As the killer lurks in the shadows taunting the group, one thing is for sure... This isn't a game... And the killer doesn't intend on stopping the murder spree any time soon, killing the group one by one... Who will survive?... Who is the killer..?. What is the secret?... The friends are about to see that not all secrets remain buried...

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"In the whimsical world of "Sock Sleuth," eccentric detective Bartholomew P. Sockington is renowned for his knack for solving the most bizarre mysteries. When the peaceful village is plagued by a string of sock thefts, Bartholomew takes it upon himself to unravel the perplexing case of the missing socks. Teaming up with his trusty sidekick, a talking sock puppet named Socrates, Bartholomew embarks on a hilarious and action-packed adventure filled with twists, turns, and plenty of laundry mishaps. Along the way, he encounters a colorful cast of characters, from quirky laundromat owners to mischievous sock gnomes, each with their own secrets to uncover. As Bartholomew delves deeper into the mystery, he discovers that the fate of the entire village may hang in the balance. With time running out and sock-stealing villains lurking around every corner, Bartholomew must use all of his wit, charm, and clumsiness to crack the case before it's too late. "Sock Sleuth" is a laugh-out-loud funny and heartwarming tale of friendship, adventure, and the power of a good pair of socks."

Juliet left her family behind, chasing her dream of making it big in the bustling City of Dreams. But her aspirations soon turned into a nightmare when she fell victim to a scam, losing all her money and being forced to start from scratch. Working under a boss who overworked and underpaid her, Juliet struggled to save enough for her dream startup. Now, lying in a dark alley in a pool of her own blood after being robbed, Juliet awaits death. But fate has other plans. "Hello, Juliet. I am Goddess Athena, and I’ve chosen you to carry my legacy. Wake up, you’ve been given another chance." Follow Juliet’s journey as the chosen of the Goddess of War, navigating life anew with the powerful Athena System at her side.