Not Surprised

"I'm at your mercy, didn't you know that, my adorable wife?" ***** Rain Clayton’s life takes an unexpected turn when she discovers she’s suddenly married to a billionaire named Alexander Lancaster, a powerful and dangerously captivating man who wants their marriage over before it even begins... Raised by a family that never cared for her and desperate to avoid a twisted arranged marriage, Rain seizes this unexpected twist of fate. Her new husband might be a cold-hearted billionaire, but he's her only escape. Yet Alexander demands a swift divorce. Refusing to lose her one chance at freedom, Rain strikes a risky bargain to keep their marriage alive, even if it means playing by Alexander’s rules. She just has to convince him to want her around—FOREVER. Weeks into their unexpected arrangement, Rain begins to see through Alexander’s icy exterior. But one night, she’s taken by surprise. “What are you doing?” Rain burst out, eyes wide as Alexander casually slid into her bed. “Performing husbandly duties,” he smirked. “You can’t stay here! It’s against the contract!” “I’m not breaking it,” Alexander said with a shrug. “The contract specifies that you’ll fulfill all wifely duties, excluding sharing my bed. It doesn’t say anything about me not performing husbandly duties, including sharing your bed.” The situation had shifted, and it seemed like she was no longer the only one in control... [Warning: r18+/strong mature & sexual content]

After suffering through mystery and disaster, two teens want more from the world. Joseph craves adventure and Tyler, with his portal opening umbrella can show him just how amazing and terrifying the world really is. Following the disappearance of his best friend Joseph stumbles upon a look alike with a similar name. Keeping this copycat with an incompatible personality by his side the two work to find the truth. Spending everyday so close together, they struggle to keep eachother at arms lengths to protect their own secrets. An adventurous boy who lost it all, an otherworldly version of his friend with unexplainable abilities, and one random undying dog. With each trip being their last a lifetime of adventure awaits.

A first-rate assassin by the name Shirazaki Kage was sent on a job to protect a highly classified device that could be used as a time machine. Being unable to stop the intruders in time Kage and the intruders get warped to the year 2085, where Tokyo has turned into a futuristic metropolitan city. To continue his mission he tries to track down the intruders and restore time but finds it difficult to operate in the current time period he is in.

[ Yeah, Sofia was my first love, but she broke my heart into pieces] [ Pikfred] I had this friend online called Pikfred Water. How we got to know each other was like a magic, ' boom!' we are friends now. Pikfred never wanted to tell me his name, and I didn't know why he was doing that, all these days I met him online. But I think we are friends now, so why don't you tell me your name or show me your personality Pikfred?. ' Hmmm' I try my possible best for him to talk to me, but he keeps refusing my request anytime I ask him. Pikfred and I were friends but nothing I know about him. ' Hmm', 'I can't wait to see Pikfred'...

Arin wakes up in a mysterious world with no memory of how he got there. A strange system guides him through this chaotic new reality, where survival is a game. As he navigates danger and new alliances, Arin must uncover the truth behind the world—and his purpose in it.

Who's to say that their arranged marriage won't also be a disaster? Isn't love underrated? Love's never enough in a marriage, so why bother with it in the first place? Is it to prove to everybody else that they're different and won't hurt each other?

What happens when a bond forged by destiny turns into a battle of wills? Can love survive betrayal, pride, and years of unresolved pain? Richard and Maya were born into lives of privilege, their families entwined by generations of friendship and loyalty. Was their connection a blessing or a chain holding them captive? Richard, the arrogant heir to an empire, had everything handed to him—except the wisdom to cherish what truly mattered. Maya, raised with discipline and grace, was the one person who always stood by him. But how long can love endure when respect is absent? When Richard’s reckless actions humiliate Maya in front of the world, she walks away from everything they’ve built. Was leaving the only way she could reclaim her identity? Could distance heal the wounds he inflicted, or would the scars remain forever? Stripped of his wealth and status, Richard is forced to face his demons. Can a man raised in entitlement truly change? Will he ever earn the forgiveness of the woman he once took for granted? Years later, fate forces them together in an arranged marriage. Can two hearts broken by each other learn to beat as one again? Manny swears she’ll never forgive him, but can her resolve withstand Richard’s newfound devotion? Is his transformation real, or just another mask? What happens when hate begins to blur into love? Will Manny let her walls down, or will the past always stand between them? With every twist and turn, "Am Not Yours" asks: Can a love born in pain and betrayal ever become something pure? Or is letting go the only way to truly be free?

In the poignant short story "Lost Love, Not Forgotten," the delicate and profound bond between Rika and Hirofumi, childhood friends, faces the looming shadows of war. Their story unfolds in the serene setting of their small town, where Hirofumi's sudden confession of love to Rika marks the beginning of an emotional journey. As they spend their final days together, their moments are filled with shared dreams, cherished memories, and the tender gift of a music box that Hirofumi carves for Rika. This music box, adorned with intricate carvings of their hometown, becomes a symbol of their enduring love. However, the inevitable call to arms disrupts their idyllic life. Hirofumi, along with many other young men, is summoned to defend Okinawa against the US forces. The town gathers for a heart-wrenching farewell as families are torn apart by the war. Rika, left behind, clutches the music box, its melody a haunting lullaby of hope and love. The story captures the heartbreak of separation and the resilience of love in the face of uncertainty, leaving a lasting impression of a love that remains unforgotten despite the passage of time and the trials of war.

Daewon is a 17 years old boy who just joined Highschool, which he started to regret it later after he meets Joon Kim, the school's most feared bully. Which he also makes Daewon's life a living hell After suffering from living the life of a trash, one day he gains the confidence he needed to start improving himself not just mentally but also physically and also old handwritten scrolls and books about martial arts which help him to learn how to fight. Now he aims to get to the top, crushing all those that stand in his way, His main goal is to protect the weak and open a gang for the ones who can't protect themselves and make them gain their confidence back. Will Daewon get influenced and change his goal? Maybe or maybe not, tune in

Contracted beasts make summoners. Summoners had the ability to manipulate soul energy. Sam Delon had high hopes for him to awaken his summoned beast. He opted to be the first in his family to awaken and lift them up from the trenches of poverty. To make them happy. The day of his awakening had arrived, he was vouched by many and regarded by all. What happened? Guess he was not a summoner? Hey author here it would be a shame to say this. But what you feel about my book let me know. Check it out

Nicole is just continuing with her studies at Beacon Hills and then she meets Kevin. They fall in love. Liam her friend, gets jealous and want to be with her because he has developed feelings for her but he couldn't tell her. At Liam's party, Nicole cheats on Kevin with Liam, and this makes her regret and hides the truth from him... Read more to know what happened... This novel contains; love betrayal hatred lies

I was a horrible husband, and a scumbag father. Having amnesia wasn’t an excuse. Even so, because of that, I lost my family instantly. In order to save Nero– my son and heir– I killed my daughter Neoma. And then I had to witness Mona, my neglected wife, die in front of me. Why did I have to regain all my memories at that exact moment? I wanted to die with Mona and Neoma. And, just when I thought I could finally be reunited with them, I opened my eyes and realized I turned back time. I returned at the exact moment Mona and I were in the middle of discussing divorce. Divorce? No way in hell would Nikolai divorce Mona this time!

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A new MMORPG took the gaming world with a landslide. With rapidly increasing players base, it was the best game ever made. Game offered jobs as well as real money events. In this game of dream there was a boy who dreams to be in top of leaderboard, with an intention of being the only king of game.

We are the Queen of the kingdom we created; we fight or run away. Top Kingdom, "We'll help." The Bitch Kingdom refused because if they needed help from someone from the outside, then all we have done would be all for nothing... The pain we went through—the death we could have prevented. Why couldn't we have reached out for help? Why did we trap ourselves from our parents, from the people we love? Years later, heading down to their separate ways, ready to take over their parents' kingdom and prepared to become the rules they were raised and grew up to be. They created their own family with the support and love they each received.

*Expect* will tear's in her eyes, she held his arm in her's as her got closer to him and like a soft prayer, she whispered. "Wi-will we still be friends." Charles stare at the little girl for a few seconds will out saying anything non did he showed any expression on his face which brought more tears to the girl eyes, but she stop when she felt he placed his forehead on hers and when she moved her eyes to his face, he grace her with pleasant smile which she has never seen to hear him say softly. "You silly fool, of course we're still friends and nothing will change that," She felt his hand loosen from her hand for he to pull her to a huge as he whispered to her. "We might not see each other again, he paused. but I promise you one thing," He said, pulling back to look into her glassy red eyes, "I will never forget you, no matter how many years or centuries it takes, I can never forget you, my Raven." ********** A centuries old war between the faixy and human still rage on, but what will happen when a young human prince fines comfort with a little faixy girl, who is on a quest to fine her mysterious mother but suddenly fines more than she can handle. but will the two finally able to stop the long-bitter war or will they be face a much greater enemy. And will they friendship changed or grow into something else.

Can an average girl find love in university?

As the title says. I'm sooo not the runt of the pack. so hi, my name's Kristie Jefferson head cheerleader of Katy high's cheer-leading squad girlfriend of all-time-hottie Devon Faulkner american football captain... well... not really~ more like a best friend, though people don't know that except him and me. But to be honest... i really do wish we were real. The only problem is... were we really meant to be? Do i have to find my 'the one' somewhere else? My whole life is practically breaking apart now as one problem pops out right after another. And not problems your usual ordinary werewolf girl faces everyday. Try adding second chance matings (in the wrong time!!!), secrets, traitors, revenge, and a whole bunch of misunderstandings to the picture. bad enough? Now add murderers, faction wars, prophesies, 'creatures from hell?', and a 99% chance of 'us' failing that will lead to the fabric of our world ripping apart. bad enough yet? The saddest part is... I neither have the time nor the tears to cry anymore. So I ran away, to escape everything, join a new pack, and changed my name, my appearance, and even my gender!!! But why do you insist on holding my hand? Who are you? Why do I feel a bond with you that should'nt be there? And why do you seem so familiar?! I dont know you! Why do you keep looking at me with that loving gaze?! . . . Bro. . . are you gay?!?

Excerpt: "Just strip, will you.." Hearing her command, he smiled viciously. Stepping closer to her, he whispered, "Why don't you do the honors and satisfy yourself? This body and my whole existence are now all yours!" *Book 1: Kiss Me Not, My Prince* (Completed - Chapters 1 to 273) Brione Yu was a successful model/actor with philemaphobia (fear of kissing). She had everything one could ever dream of, but her world crumbled when she lost the most important person in her life. He was not only her best friend but also the man she loved with all her heart. While she spent her days missing him and longing for him, she had an unexpected encounter with a recluse Prince who resembled her best friend substantially. Though their characters were contradictory, he reminded her of the man she loved every time she set her eyes on him. Was fate playing some kind of cruel game with her? Or was she being played by the Prince? ********************************** Book 2: Kiss Me Not, My Princess (completed - Chapters 274 to 382) “You took all my firsts, so take responsibility for it.” Did she hear it right? This was the height of shamelessness! “Your firsts? What about me then? You took all my firsts away!” “And I’m willing to take responsibility, my Princess.” he firmly stated with a devilish smile on his face. Kimmy was a Princess who ran away from an arranged marriage her mother set up for her. Years passed, and she came home with a broken heart. On her return home, she met the man she was supposed to marry. The man who surprisingly could make Kimmy's body tremble with desire for him. But, what would happen if the first love she used to chase before showed up before her just as she was about to move on? Who would the Princess choose to spend the rest of her life with? =========== Other Books: The Crown's Entrapment (in writing) The Untamed: Game of Hearts (completed) The CEO Who Hates Me (completed) The General Who Hates Me (completed) The Doctor Who Loves Me (completed) The Law of Attraction (completed) contact me at: Discord Link: https://discord.gg/PNGkTUy twitter: @EUSTOMA_reyna instagram: eustoma_reyna Facebook Page: @eustoma.reyna **** PS: Commissioned Book Cover owned by the Author! Do not use it!

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A new MMORPG took the gaming world with a landslide. With rapidly increasing players base, it was the best game ever made. Game offered jobs as well as real money events. In this game of dream there was a boy who dreams to be in top of leaderboard, with an intention of being the only king of game. About MMO Every player is given an unique skill and passive, There are countless skills so getting same as other is very rare. Game is controlled 90% by players, most of the jobs are also done by them. NPC's plays shorter role of giving small quests. The game feature open world with world bosses, PvP, PvE, Housing, Cooking, Blacksmithing Alchemy etc. All done by players. Tales of Tarum ( Background ) Once was a glorious kingdom ruled by 42 kings, but selfish desire to make this one single country led to bloodshed. Which lead to a single country but only 4 Kings remained. These 4 kings are choosen by in game event.

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