Odd Duckling

With every move of her hands and every batting of her lashes, Selene was able to captivate the world with her delicate beauty. She was the "Queen of Showbiz," the beloved of the Castillo family, unlike Keira, the ugly duckling of the family. It didn't matter the context or truth behind the issue, Keira was to be blamed by everyone. "Selene can do no wrong! How can such a delicate, fragile thing think ill of someone? It must be Keira who is making up lies!" "How dare you cause your sister to become sick! Receive your punishment!" Such words were a norm for Keira. The place she called home was Hell's Gate, and the people she called family were poisonous demons. Her life was filled with blame and abuse hurled by her sister's supporters. She was schemed against, attacked, and ruined to the point of no return. The last nine months of her life were the worst. Her insomnia had developed into Sporadic Fatal Insomnia, causing her to lose weight as she suffered consistent sleepless nights. At the age of 23, Keira Castillo passed away alone in her dingy apartment. Her final moments were filled with dread as she begged and prayed to whichever god was listening. "If only I had one more chance..." To her delight, she had regressed to when she was 18. 'The man you love? I'm taking him. The title 'Queen of Showbiz'? That's also mine. Everything you gained from stepping all over me, I will take. My dear Selene, I will play you in the palms of my hands and live my life the way I was supposed to.'

Casey is a top event planner, planning events for the most elites in the city. She's now tasked with the career-defining job of planning her best friend, Kira's, wedding. However, her life turned upside down when she found out she was falling in love with Jace, her Kira's fiance! Jace is the CEO of Chillz streaming platform, one of the biggest in the country. He's also one of the most dashing bachelors, always on the news and always being hounded by paparazzi. In a desperate move too expand his company, he opted to get married to KIra. But it all changed when he met her best friend, and suddenly, even the future of his company couldn't stop him from wanting to be with her. As passion burns hot and the embers of love is fanned, Jace and Casey try to fight their growing attraction to each other to respect Kira. But with such intense feelings, there is only so much they can do. Will they be able to stay away from each other regardless of the mounting temptations? Or will they throw caution to the winds, finding happiness in each other's arms even while everything they've built and worked hard for goes up in flames?

As the overweight daughter of the Sutton family, Kelsie is an eyesore to everyone. Her father can't wait to get rid of her, his wife and their daughter daughter too. The man she's supposed to marry can't stand her and looks for ways to end their engagement, all to no avail. But on the day she's to get married, she finds out she's pregnant. Her fiancé finally uses the opportunity to break off his engagement to her and her father sends her packing to her aunt in another city never to return after she refuses to remove the baby like he asked her to. Seven years later, she returns to the city to claim her position as the heiress of her mother's fortune, which her father and his wife and daughter has been living off of all these years. But not as the overweight duckling everyone expected, but as a stunning, glamorous woman. Behind her are three children: a daughter who looks exactly like her, a handsome son, and another handsome son who looks too much like the most powerful man in the city. Unexpectedly, the dimwit, her fiancé who broke off their engagement comes begging for them to get married like they were supposed to. "So what if you're stunning now and lost all that weight? Everyone knows you used to be an ugly duckling. Who knows the underhanded ways you resorted to to lose weight. Forget our past and marry me again." The woman looked at him and snickered. "Aren't you the heir of the Baker family? Why would you marry a fatso like me?" The man huffed and said arrogantly. "Hmph! Do whatever you want. But I assure you that no one in Silicon Valley will want to marry a woman saddled with bastard children!" The triplets came up on his face and snorted in disdain. "Who's this? Where is daddy when a man like this harasses mommy?” “I told you he wasn’t worth her. Hurry up and call him quickly.” The man who was in the middle of a conference call ended it as soon as he heard the news and went straight to where she was. “Are you hitting on my wife? Bastards? Are you calling the beloved children of Jett Adler bastards?” “Eh-what? Jett Adler? The most powerful man in the city? How is that even possible!”

In a world where football is both a passion and a lifeline, Benjamin, a promising young player seemingly has it all: talent, a loving family, and dreams of becoming a Legend. However, tragedy strikes when a devastating car accident claims his life along with that of his parents. But fate intervenes, granting him a second chance at life as he mysteriously finds himself back in time. This time, Benjamin is powerless to prevent the loss of his family, leaving him an orphan at a pivotal moment in his life. Struggling with a broken left foot that threatens to derail his football dreams before they even begin, prejudice and self-doubt. Driven by an unrelenting passion for the sport, he trains tirelessly, honing his skills and overcoming the obstacles in his path. As Benjamin rises through the highs and lows of his journey, he encounters challenges both on and off the pitch. With every setback, he learns the true meaning of resilience, forging a legacy that transcends all and proving that greatness is possible for anyone willing to fight for it. ********** **Disclaimer** This novel is a work of fiction. While it references real organizations, locations, and events, the characters, storylines, and specific depictions are created by the author and are not factual accounts. The names, characteristics, and actions of individuals within the story are purely fictional and any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, is coincidental. This work is not endorsed by, nor affiliated with, any football club, league, or organization. All references to real teams, events, or organizations are used for fictional purposes, and the portrayals within this book do not reflect real-world actions, views, or affiliations.

[Invincible Flow] [Nonsensical] [Relaxed Immortal Heroes] The fishing dude never leaves empty-handed! ...... ...... A "bloody case" triggered by a fishing rod Starting with a dog, all companions depend on fishing. Jin Xu, just stepping into the university gates, transmigrated to the Nine Provinces Realm, and was coaxed and deceived by an old Taoist into becoming his disciple. After witnessing the "perils" of this world and confirming that there was no way back, the steady (and cautious) Jin Xu prepared to practice cultivation under his master's protection until he became invincible, then venture out again. Then one morning, he woke up. Where's my master! Jin Xu, now without protection, panicked, so he decided to "risk his life" to find his master to protect himself. After leaving the Taoist temple, Jin Xu muttered, "Are people outside... so easily defeated?"

Ji Tianqi, who fantasized about crossing into an otherworldly realm, was diagnosed as a fantasy syndrome patient. However, his extraordinary encounter in the otherworldly realm came true!!! In his first extraordinary encounter, he obtained a martial arts secret book that no one but he could master. Therefore, the team responsible for researching/treating him provided him with a prop—a chessboard! His second extraordinary encounter involved solving the Zhenlong Chess and gaining the empowerment transmission from a master, which granted him a century-old skill in minutes. From then on, the team responsible for researching/treating him became a team dedicated to assisting him. His team created an inn setting for him, where he experienced his fourth extraordinary encounter—the Orchid Acupoint Skill. With this martial art, he immobilized a criminal possessing the superpower of Instantaneous Movement. His team submitted a request report to their superiors—our hero needs to rent a temple, a temple with a Scripture Pavilion. After the superiors rejected it, they issued an important directive. "Think bigger, construct a real ancient city for him! An ancient city that includes all the headquarters of the various sects from his otherworldly fantasies!"

Marina is a Siren, unlike other Sirens, hates the taste of human flesh. She loves only to sing and bring happiness to people's hearts, but her appearance makes her unwelcomed in the world of humans as Sirens are monstrous creatures. One day, she meets another creature regarded as a demonic monster: a Human Dragon Hybrid. This unique, odd looking specimen catches her attention and learns of his parentage is a human witch and a dragon, and he is a fighter fighting against the corruption of a Titan Lord named Lusivar. Together, they will embark will learn to lean upon each other, as they fell into an odd, and never-been-told-before love. Two different mortals from two different worlds will fall in love in a tale as never been told before of a Hybrid and a Siren.

Nathan West has it all—wealth, power, and a legacy waiting for him. But when he meets Scarlett Madison, a sharp-tongued, ambitious woman from a working-class family, his carefully crafted life begins to unravel. Against all odds, they fall in love, defying his father’s wishes and building a life together in the face of poverty and adversity. Their happiness is short-lived when Scarlett is diagnosed with a life-threatening illness, and secrets about Nathan’s family come to light. An illegitimate heir, Alex, emerges, threatening to claim the West fortune, while hidden truths about Scarlett’s own past begin to surface. As Nathan and Scarlett navigate betrayal, family rivalries, and their own personal struggles, they uncover a web of lies spun by political enemies and long-buried secrets that could destroy them. With love as their anchor and courage as their weapon, they face impossible odds to expose the truth and reclaim their future. But when life itself hangs by a thread, will their bond be enough to overcome the ultimate test?

Broken World is a four part series. Volume 01 focuses on the introduction and history of the characters involved. A town called Kowareta Sekai City is town with regular abnormalities. A town where odd is normal and normal is weak. A young boy, Felix Fletcher, finds this extremely convenient after he returns from a Juvenile Correctional Centre. His mission? To escape this town. However, with assassins and war clans after him, this becomes quite the hassle. What will unfold as Felix draws closer to his goal?

In the midst of an unending war and personal turmoil, Sage Desmond is forced to leave behind the life she knows, stepping into a strange and mysterious school. As she navigates a world full of odd traditions, mysterious companions, and an enigmatic new reality, Sage quickly realizes that nothing is as it seems. Faced with whispers of untold power and cryptic warnings, she must uncover the truth about herself and her past. The question is, can she survive long enough to understand her destiny?

What happens when the ugly duckling becomes the swan? Married into the Jenkins family Lizzy had been ridiculed constantly for being over weight and treated like dirt by her in laws. However when she finds out about her husband's affair she decides that she has had enough and she demands for a quick divorce. Devastated and heart broken Lizzy vows to never fall in love again But when a certain hot shot celebrity comes into her life, how would she be able to resist his charms

In a world where the government secretly turns orphans into super soldiers, one girl discovers the truth behind her upbringing in a so-called childcare facility. After escaping, she joins a young boy to form a resistance movement to expose the government's cruel experiments and save her fellow captives, fighting for freedom against all odds.

........When a VR game influences the real world and brings danger Read as the Mc journeys through odds to bring back hope to hummanity...

A story of the dreams and premonition's that I have had over the years from back as far as I can remember, some are premonitions, one of which that has come true for me, others are strange, others odd, a little scary, and repeaters some of those start off the same but end in different ways.

In a world where ancient powers slumber and destiny is dictated by the will of the strong, a boy cursed by fate must rise against impossible odds to rewrite his own story."In a realm where cultivation leads to immortality, Bai Cheng, a boy devoid of spiritual energy, must defy the odds to uncover his true destiny. Can a 'cursed one' rise to challenge a world that considers him powerless, or will he succumb to the trials set by the immortals?"

Kaito Aragami, a high school student, was summoned to another world as a Hero. However, when evaluated for his magical abilities, he failed miserably and was swiftly banished to the outskirts by the King. Left to die at the hands of demons and ferocious beasts, he was abandoned and forgotten—until it happened. This is the story of a failed Hero who, against all odds, became a God.

The battle begins! Viraa informs Alissia and the others of a unique method that may help even the odds against Avarice and his group. Meanwhile, Avarice and his group finally begin the final phase of their agenda. Can Alissia and her friends prevail against such a powerful force or will they fall, unable to prevent the disaster to come? Either way, the epic conclusion to the Earthly Ties Saga is promised to change the world forever.

After a sudden incident, Flynn finds himself in the body of a bimpky in old London, 1898. However, nothing goes as planned as fate did for him, after finding a lost Ring from an odd Man, leading him to stumble upon mysterious ongoing Gates connecting the world to another. Unlike dungeons, more or less these were far more dangerous. With one goal he had in mind; "Become a scholar and Gain more Information." It soon became shattered after realizing the darkness connecting to the gates and the Ring he had acquired. [Ring Hunger: 90%] [SATISFACTION REQUIRE: Absorb 10,000 Shadows from the Gate Of Voids.] [Reward: Evolution- Omnipotent King: Supreme Commander of the void.]

In a world beyond worlds, far removed from the concepts of time and space, there exists a mysterious tree. Seven friends encounter this tree after a series of unfortunate events, resulting in their deaths. Now, they are fated to be reborn over and over again, bound by a System they know little about. This is their story, a tale of tragedy, overcoming impossible odds, and surmounting mortality...

When teenager Nicola Aetos' late-night stroll goes south, he uncovers a hidden world unbeknownst to the rest of society. A disturbing world that leaves him conflicted. A meeting beyond the grave, with forces none have seen in years. Nicola is tasked with something beyond the scope of reality. Can he overcome all odds? Or die surrounded by nothing but pure Synthesizers.

NOTE: BXB, BL, HAREM Eugene is trapped in a Western kingdom-themed novel and is forced to play the role of a completely insignificant background character. He spends his days leisurely until his eighteenth birthday, when, according to tradition, he is required to take a concubine. Due to his misfortune of being born on an odd date, he is supposed to choose a male husband. "This damn novel, I'm not gay, damn it!"

Haruki Fukuda's life takes an unexpected turn the day he crosses paths with Kentaro Nomura. Their initial encounter is anything but pleasant, yet destiny has a different plan in store for them, and through the tumultuous waves of their friendship, an unbreakable bond forms, defying all odds.

The story about a man wanting to become the best Magic Knight, but will face the most odd obstacle of his life. He gained a second body! What's more, it's a girl! But the real obstacles are the things happening behind his back! Will he ever figure out what they are before it's too late?

"Why doesn't death come in times like this!, why can't the earth swallow me already, I'm so worthless and useless, even a dead person is far better than me!".... WHISPERS OF THE HEART..a sweeping romance novel that chronicles the enduring love story of Jace and Lexa, two individuals from vastly different worlds who defy all odds to be together.

Thrown into the world of her favorite novel, The Crown's Shadow, a modern girl wakes up as Lady Anastasia Valemont, the infamous villainess doomed to a tragic end. Determined to rewrite her destiny, she must navigate shifting alliances, a treacherous family dynamic, and a fiancé whose sudden warmth leaves her questioning everything. As secrets from the past resurface and the lines between friend and foe blur, Anastasia learns that survival in this gilded cage requires more than wit—it demands courage, sacrifice, and perhaps even love.

Updates: Tue, Thu, Sat. 3:00PM CAT Klyde was testing on a robot with his best friend and others until they lost control of it and it killed everyone there. He was then reincarnated by Interstellar(God) and given a game like system. Everything seemed fine until he opened the Quests tab to see that he was given the quest of conquer the country of Erina in 2 months. Now he spends his time leveling up to get stronger on his way to complete this odd quest he was given by god.

A short story series consisting of a few stories. First up is a misunderstanding between a married couple and their reconciliation. Second is an odd couple: a man and his ghost girlfriend. Many stories will come so will probably update the synopsis every now and then. I will change the writing style and put some raunchy parts in it. (update) This is starting to become a continuous mess. I hope I can finish it decently.

In a dimension not too different from ours, five teenagers by the name of Bro, Amelia, Zaire, Porter, and Lily live together on Seal Island. The odd thing about them? None of them are related to each other. This unorthodox family of five go on a series of random adventures in the weird and wacky world of the Seallium Realm, full of cute, cuddly, and indestructible toy seals. Adventures seem to show up in their day to day lives, from traveling around the world and meeting new people to stopping an evil villain, his henchmen, and his ever-growing army of his dimwitted minions from destroying their home.

I have been transported into another world. Whoever might be responsible for this. Whoever is behind this—whether for their entertainment or some greater purpose—is irrelevant. None of it matters if I meet a dog's death. If this is their cruel game, then I will play. I will survive, no matter the price. I will win, no matter the odds. I will conquer, no matter who dares to oppose me!

Her father was an odd… spirit to say the least, rarely do he tell of himself, rarely does he speak, and never did he reveal his name and never does he show his face. But hidden within in a far cornered space, in the crevices of her wardrobe did she learned her father had more secrets hidden away.