The Exception To The Rule Christina Lauren

Jiang Yan was at the peak of power and success in the business world. But her hidden enemies had finally caught up to her. In a shocking twist of fate, she was betrayed and killed along with everyone close to her. Jiang Yan thought it was the end, but fate had some other plans. As she opened her eyes, she found herself in her 18-year-old body, a decade in the past. This was her second chance, and she was determined to make the most of it. Armed with the knowledge of her future, she set out to rebuild her empire and take revenge on those who wronged her. "I will rule over everyone," she declared, her voice laced with determination. "I will make them all pay." But as Jiang Yan navigated the treacherous waters of the business world, she discovered that not everything was as it seemed. She had thought her ex-husband, Feng Yuansheng, hated her. However, his love for her went beyond life and death. As she uncovered the truth, she began to question everything she thought she knew about their relationship. Suddenly, a popular superstar appeared before her, declaring, "Jiang Yan, you are my goddess!" A sports star chimed in, "You are my master!" and a certain bigshot said, "You are my saviour!" But the ruthless CEO, watching all of this unfold, simply stated, "Backoff, she is my wife." The unknown person lurking in the shadows, retorted, "Really? We will see!" As she worked tirelessly to rebuild her empire and take revenge, Jiang Yan was plagued by the memory of the unknown person who had saved her life. Who were they? Why had they intervened? But as the pieces of the puzzle started to fit together, Jiang Yan realized that the truth was much deeper than she ever could have imagined. As the identity of the unknown person was finally revealed, Jiang Yan was faced with a shocking realization. The person she had despised the most was actually working to protect her all this time. But as she tried to wrap her head around this revelation, she couldn't shake off the nagging feeling that there were still things hidden from her. The truth behind was even more complex than anyone could have ever imagined. As the past was finally revealed, Jiang Yan was faced with the ultimate test of her character. Would she be able to protect everyone close to her? In this thrilling tale of love, betrayal, and redemption, Jiang Yan would uncover shocking revelations about herself and those around her. Join her journey to uncover the mystery of her rebirth and the true purpose of her second chance at life. *** Jiang Yan stormed into Feng Yuansheng's office, her eyes burning with fury. "What the hell, FENG YUANSHENG? Your men just attacked my business rival! I had my own plans for him," she demanded, her voice sharp and biting. Feng Yuansheng reclined in his chair, his gaze locked onto hers. "I couldn't let anyone harm you, Yan. I had to take action," he replied, his voice low and smooth. Jiang Yan's fists clenched, her anger simmering just beneath the surface. "I don't need your protection, Yuansheng. I can handle myself," she retorted. Feng Yuansheng's expression softened as he realized his error. "I'm sorry! I overstepped. It won't happen again," he said, his hand reaching out to take hers. As Jiang Yan looked into his eyes, she saw his sincerity and felt her anger dissipating. "Okay, I'll let it go this time. But don't think you can do as you please," she said, giving him a playful smile. Feng Yuansheng grinned back, pulling her into his embrace as he plotted how to hid his actions from her in the future. "I won't repeat the same mistake," he thought, amused by their game. Note: This novel is part fantasy and sci-fi! With multiple power couples, and the best kind of twist ever! Also, find me on Instagram @kashin_san to see the previews of this book! Book Cover Credit: https://in.pinterest.com/pin/471189179770284164/

"Climb to the top of the Tower and you will become Immortal and reach Godhood" - Unknown The Tower, a place where people of different races live aiming to climb to the top tower one day and become God. After an unexcepted death, Xue Fu is given a new life in The Tower, a world with cultivation and martial art. Feeling like a protagonist of a wuxia novel Xue Fu gets all excited to start his new journey. "What?!! I am not the only one but there are a lot of other people who are also given a new life." "Whatever, I got a special skill that others should not have." "The heck, everyone else also gets a skill and What!! my skill is of the lowest of the tier?" "Wasn't I supposed to be a protagonist and be a special cheat of some kind" "What the F*** is the author doing writing this kind of crappy settings." (*clearing throat*) Follow along with Shi Meng in his unique non - protagonistic adventures as he climbs the tower to become immortal and reach GodHood.

[True to its genre: a creepy, rule-based horror story, highly refined and quality assured, but prospective readers seeking a thrilling experience should think carefully before proceeding.] In order to secure a substantial university life experience grant, Lin Yi and his roommate registered to attend a suburban university. A seemingly ordinary but slightly unsettling set of student regulations; Strange signs in front of the buildings and seemingly normal building rules; Mysterious figures threading through the campus under abnormal weather conditions… As the experience unfolded, more and more bizarre people and events emerged. To survive and leave the campus, Lin Yi had to navigate on the edge of the rules… [Note: The logical chain of this book was deduced by the author before it was written, forming a closed loop. All rules serve as clues, and all the inconsistent, mysterious occurrences will receive scientific (or quasi-scientific) explanations. There are no supernatural events or related phenomena (just kidding), you are welcome to try reading it!]

"Welcome aboard the Dimensional Rift game exclusive train. This train will depart from the Level E Departure Station and head to Level D stations. Please ensure your safety while boarding in an orderly manner and abide by the train rules." "The train rules are as follows:" "1. Do not bring non-game items onto the train. (Underwear is the exception)" "2. Consumption is mandatory. (All train staff are unpaid volunteers)" "3. Do not turn on the lights after they are out. (Except for those who are exceptionally talented and courageous)" "Additionally, the train encourages various leisure activities such as sneak attacks, brawling, and predation. Players are free to choose." "We wish you a pleasant journey."

Irene, a fifteen-year-old girl, is eager to redefine herself as she steps into senior high school. Determined to look and act like the "baddie" she sees in the media, she defies her mother Susan, whose strict upbringing is shaped by painful past experiences. As tensions rise between them, Susan recalls her own turbulent youth and the sacrifices she made for Irene's future. While Irene yearns for freedom, Susan fears the consequences of her daughter’s choices, hoping to protect her from a world that nearly broke her. As Irene pushes away her mother's protective influence, she embarks on a journey of self-discovery, but not without facing the challenges that come with her quest for autonomy. Ultimately, both mother and daughter must come to terms with their differences, realizing that love, though complicated, is the foundation of their bond.

Rules exist to be broken, and every loophole is a weapon. Trust no one, and annihilate those who deserve revenge. Granger Reiner never asked to be a champion, but fate chose him as the 101st contender for the goddess of Ascension—a deity mocked as the weakest among the pantheon, with 100 failed champions in just five months. Armed with a unique system and the ability to create barriers, Granger is thrust into Agrasia, a world teeming with treachery, to compete against other champions and conquer the Endless Dungeon. What he discovers is far worse than he could imagine: betrayal lurks at every corner, allies are fleeting, and the game is rigged. Learning the hard way that fairness has no place in a world built on lies, Granger transforms his weakness into his greatest strength. With vengeance as his driving force, he sets out to destroy the system, expose the truth, and turn the goddess’s mockery into triumph. In a world where everyone is an enemy, the 101st champion will stop at nothing—even if it means taking on the world itself.

Feng Yun thought he'd met his end after avenging his family's brutal murder. But instead, he awakens to an unknown being who offers him a second chance. With a mysterious deal struck, Feng Yun is reincarnated into a world where the deadly game "The Path to Godhood" has begun. Armed with his past life's memories and skills, Feng Yun embarks on a new adventure, determined to survive and uncover the secrets of this treacherous new world.

Can these orphaned siblings and an angry at the world leader, survive on a long forgotten earth years after it was revenged on after most of humanity fled to the stars.

Beaten to a pulp day by day, exploited, manipulated and forced to live day by day like a slave to the bullies at school. With no hope of revenge, Davis only hoped he could finally shut his eyes forever but even that was not granted to him. Fed up with his life he decides to take a crazy risk "since they don't want to grant me rest then I'll grant them." He finally took revenge at the expense of his life only to be brought back as the abandoned son of the most notorious mafia boss in the entire world. To others being a mafia boss's son may be cool but Davis was the abandoned son of the mafia boss, even bottom tier street gangs had more recognition than him and to top it off he had to take care of his abandoned mother. but fate didn't forget to give him a cheat to get started. After alot of twist and turns, watch as Davis turns from a regular youngster to the ruler of mafia.

"Dazni Enox"—a man who can ignore all "settings." He has already become the strongest in his previous world, unable to find any rivals who can match him. Therefore, he voluntarily enters another world in search of more powerful enemies.

Enter Wade Lawless a new human in the year 2530, in a year that feels like nothing has changed yet living in an era that has had to adapt to the next step in evolution as a species and explore the myriad changes that had once governed the laws of the universe, all while battling each other and the dangerous wildlife. Salvation came in the form of a technological infusion of science and magic, The curios and determined minds of researchers and inventors alike took nanotech and the lost but newly discovered magic of runes to create The guide system, this allowed the people to essentially have wireless access to the internet and communication along with all the accumulated knowledge of how to understand and use the system to craft your own path and accumulate records that affect your personal evolution potential. Join Wade as he struggles to afford a decent enough system in a world designed to keep the talented wealthy and powerful, and untalented weak and poor; watch as he unravels and uncovers secrets the universe didn't even know it had, as he meets the repercussion of owning said knowledge. Continue on to meet the assumed orphan Wade before He earned the name Lawless and gained more than he could ever know. A.N: "Cover is still in development. Also leave me comments about how i'm doing or some ideas if u want, I'm a first time writer and will welcome some constructive criticism".

One day, I woke up to the world enwrapped by a mysterious mist and there seemed to be a murderous creature that lurks in it. I opened my phone to find no signal other than an app showing 99+ messages... I opened the app to find that I had been added to a group chat called 'Building 1' which everyone in my apartment seemed to be in. Everyone was panicking in the group chat. Then suddenly gets muted, a user with the name 'user101' sends a message. User101: 'The game has started and I hope you all live till the end. This game will continue for 3 days. This is a time of challenge for the human body, mind and nature. You can do anything for the next three days however you must follow these rules:- 1. Do not go into the mist. Don't let curiosity kill the cat. 2. Every 2 hours, one random person will vanish if no one completes their tasks. Be quick, or it could be you. 3. Food will be delivered to your door by a server dressed in black. Do not trust servers dressed in white. 4. Close all blinds and windows after 6 P.M. or the creature will hunt you down. 5. There will be a safe hour at 12 P.M. where you can move around the whole building but must be back before 1 P.M. 6. Do not go into the corridor at any time. 7. I am not trustworthy. Let the survival begin.'

[Original, don't steal pls, cover not mine if author ask to remove pls tell me] 15 Year Old high school girl Zhuo Xia made a Deal with her Best Friend Chen Yuyu Absent mindedly. If she could Complete a Horror Game set in China's New Democratic Revolution period, she'll buy her anything. Where she is a Maid serving a Kind, sickly, young Lady that'll get killed in the later game. When her Lady dies she will become her Lady's Brother's servant instead.. The similarly Sickly, fragile Male Lead! Whose actually an Evil Vampire in disguise. Happily Zhuo Xia accepts. Yet who would've guessed that when she wakes up after playing the Game all night.. She became the most boring, textbook character in the game.. "The Protagonist, Xiao Ming?!" But set 3 years before the Original game starts? Now forced to Survive till the end of the game which she hasn't even unlocked yet, Zhuo Xia desperately survives. [System: Welcome to {The Crimson Master} I hope you have a good time playing] Zhuo Xia: Roll, acting so nice as if you didn't kidnap me from my own world! what are you? like a Bitch to be Lily? a Green Tea from a Soap Opera?! System:... [TW: a Little Gore] Note: NOT YURI BTW I'm sorry if some things aren't historically accurate, there are some information I couldn't find so I had to make some things up, and also for lore. Btw FL is referred to as Zhuo Xia usually, not always. In other people's POV instead sometimes as Xiao Ming

Sina had a tough life in 2 unforgiving world’s losing his parents and working hard to save his sister who is in a coma only to be used as fodder by the people of Silo but now he got a second chance from one of the gods seeking internment without telling any other god about his actions starting a story with humanity,Silos and Gods where will Sina get on the food chain?

This is a story of two worlds fighting for their survival. Each with their own set of heroes. ---------- All Michael wanted was a peaceful life with his family. If you didn't bother him, he doesn't exist to you. But all of that changes when he is chosen as a candidate to fight for the survival of his planet. ------------ 540, otherwise known as Erwin, is fighting for the survival of his species. All he has to do is follow orders and not question the person who's giving them. ------------- ## Author's note ## Let's give this series another go.

Lost worlds, forgotten technologies, and a desperate search for truth. On the eve of his home planet's destruction, Elian discovers he is the key to unlocking the secrets of the Kryll, a vanished civilization. With a coded message and the hope of finding his lost friend, he embarks on a perilous journey to a mythical paradise known as Garden of Eden, unaware of the cosmic forces he is about to confront.

A peaceful life without any bloodshed, that’s the only dream left for Mr. Kim, a former gangster. Using his savings, he bought a nice apartment and started running a small bookstore. As everything seemed to be going smoothly, he met a high schooler named Ah Yeon, the one who was destined to turn his peaceful life upside down. Learning about her background and feeling pity for the child, who been suffering from abuse and bullying, he offered her a job at his bookstore. Over time, they grew closer, almost like family. Reading was her hobby, and because of that, she often recommended novels to him. One of those novels was 'The Death Note'—a romantic yet revenge-filled story, full of kidnapping, abuse, killing, mafia... and it all revolved around three main characters. Initially uninterested, he picked it up on a boring day. When she saw him reading the novel, she asked him a curious question. “From the main three characters, who would you save, if you ever got the chance?” “No one…” he replied without much thought. “What? Why?” “How can someone save a fictional character? Use your brain.” “I know it’s just a story; that’s why I’m asking as if. What if we transmigrate to another world and get the chance? If I could, I would save the villain. He is just like me..." Her eyes reflected sorrow as she said it. Few days later, news reached to Mr. Kim that the girl had committed suicide after murdering her stepfather. That day, for some reasons he kept the book with him, but the next day, he was dumbfounded to find himself in the body of a young girl who had been tortured terribly. Slowly, Kim realized the world was strikingly similar to the novel, The Death Note. However, there was no mention of his new name Yoon-Jung. So, he concludes it as an extra with no importance. To escape from the terrible circumstances, he reverted to being the old Kim he once was, but fate give him a new life that completely opposite to the one he led before. Few years later, his peaceful life got an unexpected turn when he met him, the villain, Ah Yuan. He reminded him of Ah Yeon. From the depths of his heart, Kim wished to save him. But in a world where he was struggling to survive himself, could he truly save Ah Yuan from his tragic fate?

Synopsis In a world where magic engineering has revolutionized society, Aeris, an orphan raised by an ancient scholar, stands apart. Despite the widespread integration of magic into everyday life, Aeris is unable to connect with mana—the very essence that powers the world. In a society where one's value is often determined by their magical affinity, Aeris is isolated, his brilliance overshadowed by his inability to wield magic. Determined to forge his own path, Aeris dedicates himself to blending science and magic, seeking to transcend his limitations through sheer intellect. His relentless pursuit of knowledge leads him to create groundbreaking advancements that transform society—devices that harness and manipulate magic, systems that integrate magic into everyday life, and innovations that revolutionize the world’s infrastructure. As his influence grows, Aeris becomes the driving force behind a new era of progress, uniting disparate factions and pushing the boundaries of what magic and science can achieve together. Yet, despite his contributions, Aeris faces the inevitability of his own mortality. As time slips away, he reflects on his legacy: a world reshaped by the fusion of magic and science, and a future where his work will continue to inspire generations to come. This is the story of Aeris, a man rejected by the magic he so desperately sought to master, whose ingenuity and vision changed the course of history and left a lasting impact on the world.

"Hello, my name is Zed. On my way to my job at my neighborhood dojo, I was struck by lightning and got reincarnated into a world of magic. Follow me as I train, fight, and kill my way to the top.