On My Block Hustle

Born in the filth of the slums, surrounded by crime, poverty, and betrayal, Kairo never believed in miracles—until one chose him. A mysterious system embeds itself in his life, not with swords or spells… but with missions that demand grit, strategy, and survival. Build a Business empire. Conquer the underground. And above all, never trust anyone. Armed with skills like he's never seen, Kairo doesn’t just want to escape poverty, he wants to own the game, both legally and illegally. But the higher he climbs, the more enemies he makes… and the system? It doesn’t care who breaks as long as the mission is completed. In a world where money is power, and power is never clean He’ll hack, hustle, and rule. The System Way.

Dave Reign wasn’t born into the game — but he’s about to rule it. From slums to syndicates, his rise is ruthless, calculated, and unforgettable. When love becomes a weakness and betrayal strikes from within, Reign doesn’t beg for mercy — he rewrites the rules. A raw blend of crime, hood drama, and psychological warfare. If survival is the game, Dave’s playing to win... no matter the cost.

In an enchanting world of magic and swords, a forgotten hero emerges from the shadows. Burdened by rejection yet destined for greatness, they are the chosen one, the child of prophecy. Alongside them, powerful users of dragon magic rise, ready to join the fight against an encroaching darkness that threatens to engulf their realm. Together, they must navigate treacherous paths, unlock hidden powers, and forge unbreakable bonds as they battle the forces of evil. Will they triumph and fulfill their destiny, or will the shadows consume all they hold dear? The fate of their world hangs in the balance..

On her birthday, Lydia’s body was overtaken by a spirit, and her soul was transported to another world. Awakening as the wife of Qhah-el, the fifth imperial prince, she found herself embroiled in a battle for the throne. While Qhah-el defends the borders, Lydia was supposed to improve the neglected province entrusted to them. However, the previous owner of the body neglected her job, leaving Lydia despised by the people. Armed with knowledge that could better the province, and blessed with a crappy system dependent on her husband’s affection, will Lydia choose to stay and turn the tides in her favor? Or will she execute her grand escape plan and forge a new path for herself?

Twenty-eight year old Delilah Sterling, has perfected the art of being a respectable realtor by day, and a professional gold digger by night. Delilah believes she has her double life under control. Her meticulously crafted life crumbles when she wakes up one morning with a wedding band on her finger, a marriage certificate on the table, and a sinfully gorgeous man claiming to be her husband. To make matters worse, he is broke and jobless, making her feel trapped in a surreal nightmare. Desperate for escape, Delilah demands a divorce, but the stranger—insisting he wants to stay married—thwarts every attempt. Frustration and confusion mount until Delilah hatches a new plan: she proposes they team up to con her next target, the elusive billionaire, Hunter Quinn. What Delilah doesn't realize is that her "broke husband" is actually Hunter Quinn himself. Billionaire CEO, Hunter Quinn, having discovered Delilah’s intentions to con him, had decided to outplay her at her own game. Hunter agrees to the partnership, and together they plunge into a high-stakes game of deceit. As they plot and scheme, the lines between pretense and reality blur. Their forced proximity ignites an unexpected chemistry, leading to moments of vulnerability and genuine connection neither anticipated. Caught in a whirlwind of deception, passion, and power plays, Delilah grapples with their growing feelings. As their con deepens, she must confront the ultimate question: Can she open her heart to love and trust again? ****Exerpt**** Delilah’s eyes darted to the marriage certificate again, the official seal glaring back at her. Her fingers itched to tear it apart, to make this nightmare disappear. But deep down, she knew that wouldn’t change anything. “I don’t remember,” she whispered, more to herself than to him. “I don’t remember any of it.” Blake nodded as if he had expected this reaction. “That is expected. You had a lot to drink last night.” he fished out a phone from the back pocket of his trousers, opened it. “Here, this is us celebrating, after we got married last night,” he said, showing her a picture. Delilah’s breath caught in her throat as she stared at the photo. It was indeed her. “How?” she whispered, her voice barely audible. “I don’t remember any of this.” “It was a wild night,” he said softly. Perhaps she had married Blake because he was wealthy. That would be the only logical reason for her to make such a blunder. There was hope, she thought, as she clung to the possibility of salvaging something from this disaster. Turning to him, she forced a smile, “Is this your house? Are we in your house?” She asked, looking around the bedroom. Blake shook his head, “No. This is a hotel,” he said, and she nodded. “I see. It looks like quite an expensive hotel,” she observed, “What do you do for a living?” she asked, trying to keep her voice steady as she searched his eyes for any hint of affluence. Blake hesitated, his confident demeanor faltering for the first time. He looked away, rubbing the back of his neck. “I’m... in between jobs,” he stuttered, avoiding her gaze. Delilah’s heart sank, disappointment crashing over her like a wave. “In between jobs?” she echoed, her voice tinged with disbelief. Blake seemed to sense her dismay. “I know it doesn’t sound great,” he said quickly, trying to reassure her. “But I’m working on a few things. I just need a little more time.” “You’re jobless,” she muttered to herself as reality sunk in. “How did you pay for this room? For the wedding bands?” She asked, and he winced. “I didn’t. You did,” he said, and she collapsed on the bed. (PS: Cover photo isn’t mine. Credit to the real owner)

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GxG This is a collection of several short stories, each describing an emotion. The emotion can be an integral part of the story. Or it may be mentioned implicitly or explicitly in passing. Nevertheless, it is thanks to this emotion, hidden or not, that the story exists.

Sequel to "Surrounded by the Darkness of the Past" The day Leon first appeared at his dream boarding school, he felt an unexplained connection to this place. The corridors of the “Gilbert” high school seemed familiar to him, although he had never been there before. The longer he spent in this place, the more and more questions arose in his head. Something was wrong and only Leon could feel it. Every night, he had realistic dreams that seemed to be memories of his previous life. No one would believe him if he had not met a peer — Nadia, whose parents spent time in this place in their youth. Only she believes what Leon says, especially when he tells her about terrifying hallucinations — the sight of the young General, which causes him a terrifying fear. The boy falls into madness, which his parents do not believe him in. Unable to leave this place, he can only count on the help of his friend. The Darkness That Waited for many years, is coming to finally complete what he was unable to do in the past.

A young man who wants to get a cold, sexy and tough girl. But because a meteor hit him, he was reincarnated and got the cheat. *ahem. So, I hate caped baldy. You will understand that OP doesn't mean everything. *author's note This is a comedy fantasy story. If you feel like you need a relaxing but interesting read. I recommend One Punch-.. I mean this book. Oh and this book is not for anyone under 10, I hope.

Nas falas originais do romance, eu era uma vilã – usada como instrumento político por meu pai e meu irmão mais velho – que acabou morrendo nas mãos de meu futuro marido. Para salvar seu reino, meu pai implorou desesperadamente ao meu quinto noivo que me casasse. O problema é que o homem com quem devo me casar, o lendário cavaleiro do Norte, é o mesmo homem que acabará assassinando a mim e a toda a minha família. Tenho que encontrar uma maneira de sobreviver. Dentro do próprio romance, há muitos desafios assustadores pela frente: tenho que encontrar uma maneira de salvar a irmã mais nova do meu marido, conquistar o meu marido de coração frio e ganhar o apoio do povo do Norte, todos os quais atualmente Me despreza. "Eu estou apaixonado por você!" Então, por favor, não me mate!

“I like money, food, and handsome guys.” The next day, some young master knocked on her door. “Hundreds of millions of assets, advanced culinary skills, ten out of ten looks—three-in-one, this is a deal for you.” Bai Chuxiao’s playboy-abusing rating is through the roof. Because there was a big handsome guy living next door with amazing cooking skills, she just freeloaded food and eventually gave herself over. Bai Chuxiao: “You’ve been single for so long, didn’t you say you didn’t like women?” Qi Moye: “Because I was waiting for you to appear.”

He is a firefighter, his face blackened by smoke, coming from the flames, and in one glance, his life was set. The first time he met the young girl, she bent slightly towards him and said, "Sir..." He was amused, thinking she was a little eccentric... She had never seen such a handsome man, tall like a general, and when their eyes met, she was bewildered and forgot she wasn't in the palace... Later, during the school art performance, the young girl sat on stage, dressed in ancient costume, with a veil covering her face, holding a pipa, her eyebrows shy, appearing both delicate and graceful... He raised his alluring eyes, recalling the girl said she knew a little about musical instruments and chess; she was modest. Seeing him in the audience, her heart raced, wanting to perform well but accidentally struck the wrong chord, fortunately unnoticed by him... Later still, the young girl, now grown, suddenly confessed to him, and the usually calm and composed man was caught off guard... It was a love she had hidden deep in her heart for many years, like shards of glass in her palm, both a patient endurance and impulsive agony... The joy of love at first sight, a hidden affection... She would never know that the brother she secretly admired had been waiting for her to grow up...

Anaxa has suddenly transmigrated to Earth from an alternative reality. However instead of waking up with a silver spoon or even as a human, he found himself turned into a Chinese Water Dragon- more simply called a lizard! "Ding! Beast Adventure System Online!" Anaxa explores the world with the aid of this mysterious system, completing his missions and slowly evolving into a fearsome behemoth. However, he was not the only one growing more powerful. Soon, all the flora and fauna of the globe also started to change. Animals started to become much more cunning, showing various supernatural abilities. While the forests and woodlands turned sentient, defending themselves with all kinds of poisons and traps. Then soon afterward, mysterious rifts began to appear all over the globe- the Gobi Desert, the Amazon rainforest, the Arctic tundra, the Pacific Ocean, etc, covering huge areas in a mysterious mist and summoning all kinds of horrifying beasts and monsters from them. These Kaijus wreaked havoc on human cities, causing untold casualties and upending human civilization as we know it. The era of humans was over, now was the era of beasts- the Era of Biogenesis!

TOMTMO When 20-year-old Alex discovers a mysterious book, he's pulled into shifting worlds that blur fiction and reality. Guided by pages that write themselves, he must navigate twisted timelines, unfinished stories, and choices that ripple across the multiverse. The book isn’t just telling a story—it’s waiting for him to write it.

Second Young Master Shen, the richest man in the capital, was a living man in a vegetative state. He had been lying in bed for seven years. Old Master Shen had chanced upon a fortune teller who claimed that the daughter of a widow living in the countryside with the surname Wang could bring Second Young Master Shen good fortune. Maybe he might still have a chance to live. This widow with the surname Wang was Qu Yue's adoptive mother. Her adoptive mother could not bear to part with her precious daughter, so she coerced Qu Yue to marry into the Shen family. "Your younger sister has a good boyfriend and is currently pregnant. If she marries over, the Shen family will not let us off! We've raised you for so many years, and now we're sending you to be the young lady of a wealthy family. What else do you have to be unsatisfied about?" Eventually, Qu Yue became the bride that was supposed to turn the Shen family's misfortune around. She knew that once she was sent to the Shen family, she would become the scapegoat if she could not cure Second Young Master Shen's illness. Everyone was waiting to see this ridiculous superstition fail. Unexpectedly, Second Young Master Shen awakened on the night of their marriage. Even so, there were still people who laughed at how the Second Young Mistress was a country bumpkin. The next day, someone revealed that the Second Young Mistress, Qu Yue, had the face of an angel but the body of a succubus. The public continued to lash out at her. "No matter how good looking she is, she's just a flower vase. Second Young Master Shen would never fall for a woman who came from the countryside like her." Despite the rumors, Shen Ting defended her. "My precious wife is my lucky star. Today, all the lights in the streets light up for you, Yue'er."

Jomar joined tennis by accident. Now he's stuck with a chaotic team, a poetic coach, and a mixed doubles partner who says they're "just friends." This isn't just a love story. It's a serve-and-volley survival.

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Valentina DeSantis thought she’d found love with Enzo, a charming stranger, until his mafia kingpin mask fell, revealing a monster. After his betrayal and abuse shatter her world, Tina flees with their daughter, Mia, only to lose everything when Enzo’s men kill her old flame and leave her shot, amnesiac, and adrift. Rescued by the Volkov brothers—Viktor, the charismatic enforcer; Luka, the ruthless strategist; and Nikolai, the fierce protector—Tina finds refuge in their Chicago stronghold. As she unravels her memories of her past life , a dangerous, steamy bond with the brothers ignites, awakening her fire. Driven to reclaim her daughter, Tina transforms into a weapon, joining the Volkovs to destroy Enzo’s empire.

my dear curious souls, I am about to embark you all into a story of how my Goa trip turned into a big mysterious adventure. from the family betrayal to the tragedy and from demonic creatures encounters to the ultimate showdown. brace yourself up ladies and gentlemen, your journey starts in 3,2,1.....BOOOOM!!!

Isaiah Reyes thought life was tough — but nothing prepared him for the day it all shattered. After losing his father to gang violence, sixteen-year-old Isaiah is forced to grow up fast, navigating grief, street temptations, and the weight of keeping his family afloat. As he watches his little brother Ethan struggle too, Isaiah faces impossible choices: how to survive, protect those he loves, and seek justice for the father he lost. A story of family, loyalty, and resilience, this is a raw and heartfelt journey through pain, hope, and the fight for a better future.

Michael lives a peaceful, structured life. He’s a kind man, a dedicated worker, and admired by nearly everyone who knows him. To the outside world, he’s the picture of stability—a responsible citizen with a good heart and a calm demeanor. But beneath that perfect image lies something else. Something missing. Michael experiences unexplained blackouts—brief lapses in time he chalks up to stress or overwork. They’re inconvenient, yes, but manageable. Or so he tells himself. But as the gaps start to grow longer, and strange details begin slipping into his daily routine, Michael begins to wonder if there’s more to his life than he can remember. Still, everything seems normal. No one suspects a thing. And maybe that’s the most terrifying part of all.