Look For Me By Lisa Gardner

6 characters, 6 fates. The world as we know it is on the brink of extinction at the peak of the Fourth World War that ravaged the earth in 2057. New Earth was created to cope with the aftermath. Follow the life of six characters whose lives change the fate of New Earth as they cross each other's part, or in some cases, cross one another. A power struggle to reveal that which must not be revealed. If only those who seek the truth can find it, what happens when you're looking for something else?

A desperate Seraphina made a helpless choice years ago. Asking money from her husband, Adrian, who she doesn't remember marrying. Disgusted, he offers her a deal. “Sleep with me and I'll give you the money. But after that, never show me your face ever again!” Years later, a string tied to her sister's murder pulled her back into the city where her nightmares lived. But she wasn't going to be played anymore like last time. "Mr. Angry Man, leave my mommy’s hand!" A little boy punched Adrian’s leg. Adrian’s eyes darkened. "You have another child. Right after leaving me?" Seraphina pushed him away. "Leaving you? That wasn’t a marriage! It was a game, and I was your pawn! Stay away from me, Adrian!" "Stay away? After you played me again?" His smirk was dangerous. "Not happening, wifey." The past was buried, but Adrian wasn’t done with her. And when her ex-fiancé comes knocking, the truth of their marriage threatens to shatter everything. Because Seraphina isn’t the only one keeping secrets. With dangers lurking around Seraphina, will Adrian be her shield or be the reason for another disaster? But one thing is for sure, Adrian is going to claim his wife back!

so, reincarnation huh? "a lot of good... a lot of bad... balanced karma." "good news you get one boon to bring with you to the next life. unfortunately for you though, you don't get to choose. totally random. ready?" join Apollo in his new life where through sheer luck (good or bad?) is raised by an all hungry, all dominant and all loving hivemind who will burn the galaxy just to see him smile. Hi, I hope you enjoy my novel. It is quite the slow burner so I hope you stick with it. https://discord.gg/uscKDXNxgj

“I will have the 1,000 people I have chosen go to a parallel world.” Chaos spread once those words of God were displayed to the whole world. Kurose Hikaru, whose childhood friend had been chosen, was killed together with her on the same day she was supposed to be transferred. However, for some reason, Hikaru didn’t die and, even though he wasn’t chosen at first, he ended up as one of the [Otherworlders that will have all their actions live broadcasted to Earth]. Transferred without any preparations at all to that accursed land, he faced threats innumerable times and somehow managed to survive with his Gift, the Dark Spirit Abilities. “I must not die. I am sure the people on Earth are all rooting for me after all…” This is the story of a young boy who is tossed about by the gazes of the viewers, yet eventually manages to raise his head and walk forward.

Jared rejected me as his mate. Unknown to him, I was pregnant with his child. Five years later, he becomes my boss. My daughter asks about her father everyday. (How do I tell her he made it clear never to see me again?) His past made me realize he won’t make the perfect father. He’s cold hearted and grumpy, and doesn’t care what happens to us. This is why I keep the pregnancy a secret and when he finds out, he is so mad. (This is the wrong time because I’m looking for clues on my sister’s death) She was last seen with him yet he makes me believe he had nothing to do with it. Hopefully the reason he scorned me years back changes and I get my powers. I’d stop being attracted to him as soon as this entanglement fades. Or so I think.

Love was nothing for Stella Cruze, the daughter of Magdalene Cruze, the  most puissant,dominated rich woman in town with a lot of companies.Member of a mafia clan and her popularity centered on her domineering demeanor and  overwhelming wealth Taking the first place in ranking of wealth. Stella was overwhelmingly beautiful and so attractive but inherited the domineering behavior of her mother.Stella ,as the only child of Magdalene already inherited Magdalene's wealth. Love was nothing to  Stella ,to her love was a waste of time that always results in pain. Apollo Dun was the son of the Don,Lucus, the most dangerous Mafia boss.All Apollo wanted from the day his mom left was to make his father proud but it seemed like an impossible dream since Aaron Dunn, his step brother —same age—always got in the way. Lucus got diagnosed with  Alzheimer's disease and was going to die in two years. All he wants before his death is to take the first place in ranking of wealth.So he tells his sons to take control over the Cruze Empire. But how can this be done without falling for the  attractive Stella Cruze. ----------------------- Excerpt "Don't try me Apollo"Her words conveyed anger but her voice showed how much she wanted this. Apollo held her chin, lifting her head a little."Or else?"he asked with a smirk.He didn't comprehend why he was enjoying this.Fine, because making her fall for him was easy than expected but it felt like he wanted this and he didn't comprehend this feeling. His closeness made her heart pound so fast.She felt her chicks turn red.Stella looked away and struggled to free herself from his grip. "Just..leave me alone"She said. "What if I say I won't?"Apollo asked with a grin ."Just admit it Stella, you want me"He added. That he said was true but she was too stubborn to accept it . Love was not on her menu. "Dream on" Finally she removed her had from his and walked pass him, catching her breathe.Then, suddenly he pulled her by the waist . They were close to each other and their lips were a mere inch away.This was the best chance for Apollo to do what he wanted from the first day he set his eyes on her.....To kiss her. They both stared at each other's lips. "You better be ready for this."Apollo said. "W—what—"She felt his lips connected to to her. I don't own the cover so please ask the owner for permission before using it. Thank you. I hope you'll like my second book.

I will have the 1,000 people I have chosen go to a parallel world.» Chaos spread once those words of God were displayed to the whole world. Kurose Hikaru, whose childhood friend had been chosen, was killed together with her on the same day she was supposed to be transferred. However, for some reason, Hikaru didn’t die and, even though he wasn’t chosen at first, he ended up as one of the [Otherworlders that will have all their actions live broadcasted to Earth]. Transferred without any preparations at all to that accursed land, he faced threats innumerable times and somehow managed to survive with his Gift, the Dark Spirit Abilities. «I must not die. I am sure the people on Earth are all rooting for me after all…» This is the story of a young boy who is tossed about by the gazes of the viewers, yet eventually manages to raise his head and walk forward.

will have the 1,000 people I have chosen go to a parallel world.» Chaos spread once those words of God were displayed to the whole world. Kurose Hikaru, whose childhood friend had been chosen, was killed together with her on the same day she was supposed to be transferred. However, for some reason, Hikaru didn’t die and, even though he wasn’t chosen at first, he ended up as one of the [Otherworlders that will have all their actions live broadcasted to Earth]. Transferred without any preparations at all to that accursed land, he faced threats innumerable times and somehow managed to survive with his Gift, the Dark Spirit Abilities. «I must not die. I am sure the people on Earth are all rooting for me after all…» This is the story of a young boy who is tossed about by the gazes of the viewers, yet eventually manages to raise his head and walk forward. WebNovels and Books · Shounen

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Cigarette smoke curls in the stagnant air, the dim glow of a dying bulb casting twisted shadows against the walls littered with half-torn articles and red-thread connections. Somewhere between the ink-stained papers and the scattered pills, a man sits—silent, unmoving, staring blankly at a stuffed monkey in a clown suit. A detective, they call him. A man of justice, a solver of mysteries. But behind the applause and empty praises, behind the sharp smiles and hollow congratulations, he is nothing but a walking contradiction—one hand holding a case file, the other exchanging cash for little plastic sachets. His mind is a labyrinth of voices, whispers that coil around his thoughts like suffocating vines. His brother grins at him from the corners of his vision, eyes glinting with the truth he refuses to face. His father’s voice is gentle, forgiving—too forgiving. Too much for a man who doesn’t deserve it. Each pill swallowed is another step into the illusion, another moment of stolen happiness before the weight of reality drags him under. He walks the city streets, drowning in faces that admire him, loathe him, see him as something he is not. He is both a hero and a villain, a detective and a criminal, a man trying to outrun the past while shackled to its corpse. And at the end of the night, when the echoes of the world fall away, all that remains is the darkness, the whispers, and the suffocating truth—he can never escape them.

[WSA 2025] Hm, so our galaxy might be destroyed at any point even before you read this so I will go straight to the point. So, there's that powerful ghost named Ajax that is apparently the crystalization of a whole alien civilization called the Cleanists and who worshipped Mr. Clean. No, if you didn't get it, don't reread it. It is pointless. V and C protocols won't work and our only hope is that S protocols will. God helps us if it doesn't. Huh, anyway. You just have to make the target believe it is what we explained earlier. Become a Cleanist if needed, there's no right way truly. You have got an unlimited amount of funding and time to help you. Good luck. P.S: No. No, I don't believe you will be able handle. That's a f*cking rank 19 mate! F*cking 19!!! And it can **** us all without— Er, you what? Nevermind. I will take a long, long vacation. Think we all need that here. Uh, anyway... Don't know if I said already but... good luck. — Nicolina, Asuka Research Dept.

Avyanna Mira was considered a precious Saintess of the South. Avyanna was born between the Sirens, Ariana Esperance and Pope Henry Francis. She has two brothers: Elijah, the oldest, and Noah, the second. Avynna's mother died when she was 10 years old. She is also a Siren, like her mother, but she hides it because people say that Siren is a Monster Creature. As well as being the Siren, she also had a powerful Divine power, which is why she was deemed a Saint. One day her father and brother arranged for her to marry the Grand Duke. Kendrick Theon Valentine was known as "The Grand Duke" of North Carolina. In addition to being a Tyrant Vampire, there are so many rumors spreading about him. He was cold as ice and no one dared touch him. Even the Emperor was afraid of him. Avynna has now faced her biggest fear. She will get married to the man who will kill her in the future and the most powerful Paladin in the north who will bring down her family. If I could overcome these challenges, wouldn't my life be saved later? "I fell in love with you!" So please spare me!

NEVER JUDGE TOO QUICKLY WITHOUT ACCESSING SITUATION TO AVOID LATER REGRETS .

As the bond of marriage weakens under the relentless daily emergency calls, a sudden catastrophe pushes them to the brink of decision. In the moment between life and death, their love and promises are put to the ultimate test.

Ritu, a withdrawn and mysterious boy, struggles with a life devoid of love and purpose, carrying the weight of a dark past and an unstable identity. After a series of events, he becomes entangled with Alonie, a beautiful and compassionate substitute teacher, sparking unfamiliar emotions he cannot comprehend. However, her budding connection with Teae, a charismatic and skilled new student, deepens Ritu’s sense of isolation and jealousy, pushing him further into a dangerous emotional spiral.

"You said....you would always treasure me," the grandmaster smiled weakly, blood gurgling in his mouth as he gripped the blade that was firmly embedded into his chest. "Do...you like destroying the things you treasure, Chi Cheng?" Chi Cheng's eyes blazed with murderous intent, his lips curling into a snarl as he twisted the blade further into the Grandmaster's chest. "In all your perfections, dear Grandmaster, loving me was your greatest flaw." ************* Jing Ling was a celestial beast who was on the run from his brethren and had been banished by the Celestial Realm for his crimes and treason against the supreme courts. He sought refuge in the body of a deceased child from the Chi Clan in the mortal realm. Raised in the identity of the child, currently known as Chi Chengxin, he faces challenges related to his complex cultivation skills after seventeen years. Thus, Chi Chengxin sought solace in the affections of Han Yijun, a senior disciple of the Northern Ice Sect, despite the rumors about his lack of aptitude and the shame he brought to his clan during his new life. Chi Cheng's father enlists him as an Ice Sect pupil in the hopes that the Grandmaster of Ice will see his potential. And the idea of being with Han Yijun at last brings him joy. However, the charming and kind Han Yijun gives in to the pleasure of another, and on the first day of his arrival, he is betrayed and suffers heartache. But the Grandmaster, who is charmed by Chi Cheng but constrained by his oaths and obligations, has a sense of affection that heals his damaged heart. And Chi Cheng, using the Grandmaster's favour and love to his advantage, is more eager than ever to get revenge on Han Yijun. But Chi Cheng's nightmarish past become linked with his drive for vengeance and his mischievous actions that put him in danger. When he learns of the Grandmaster's true intentions, Chi Cheng becomes conflicted between his heart and mind. Is the Grandmaster a man he should love in the first place? But how can one love the man who intends to kill them? Read the story to find out! ********* Note: The story doesn't follow an omegaverse trope but there is a factor of mpreg much later in the story. join my discord server to chat with me: find link under my profile cover picture is ai made by me

Xing Jun is the son of the notorious gangster Xing Tian that massacre a whole city. Afterwards he settled down in Ziyou City, Xing Tian turns his notorious gang into a legitimate business. This was all for the love of his life Xu Hua. She died shortly after giving birth to triplets. Two daughters and a son. Not wanting his son and daughters to be haunted by his past Xing Tian decided to severe his past ties and turn over a new leaf. Xing Jun was born a martial Dao genius. At age ten his cultivation was comparable to those at the age of 20. By age 16 no one under the age of 50 within a circumference of 300 miles. Not only was he a martial genius he was also a pill forging genius. His father noticing his talents in pill Dao was just as monstrous. Taking advantage of that his father established a Pill store for his Xing Jun. In four years time Xing Jun's pill store took 63% of the market shares in Ziyou city. Feeling bored and stressed Xing Jun escapes during a conference meeting for his Pill company.

A Love That Began and Ended in a Look Emilia is a quiet, introspective college student who finds solace in her books, her garden, and the soothing melodies of Taylor Swift. Despite her calm and careful nature, she harbors a secret longing for something more—something she doesn’t fully understand. When she locks eyes with Aiden, a charismatic and confident classmate, something inside her stirs. It’s a fleeting moment, just a single glance across a crowded campus, yet it feels as if the universe has shifted. Though their brief interaction leaves a lasting impression on Emilia, Aiden seems to carry on with his life, unaffected by the connection she felt. Emilia becomes consumed by the thought of him, finding herself torn between the fear of rejection and the overwhelming pull she feels toward him. Determined to understand what happened between them, she embarks on a journey to uncover who he is, only to discover that he is as elusive as the emotions he stirs within her. As the story unfolds, Emilia and Aiden’s paths cross again, and they begin to connect over shared interests in books, music, and movies. Their bond deepens, and Emilia finds herself drawn to him in ways she can’t explain. Yet, despite the growing closeness, there remains an undeniable distance—an emotional barrier that neither seems able to cross. In a heart-wrenching twist, the love that started with a single look ends as quickly as it began. Aiden, who has always been emotionally distant, becomes more withdrawn, leaving Emilia to grapple with the painful realization that their connection was never meant to last. What began as an intense, unspoken bond fades into the background of their lives, leaving Emilia to wonder if the fleeting moment they shared was simply a figment of her imagination, a love that existed only in her heart. A Love That Began and Ended in a Look is a poignant exploration of unrequited love, the fragility of human connection, and the bittersweet nature of fleeting moments. It delves into the complexity of emotions that arise when one person sees something in another that the other cannot—or will not—acknowledge. Through Emilia’s journey, the novel asks the question: Can love truly begin with a single glance, and can it really end without ever being fully realized?

“Love me for a year and when it is all over, you are free to go” Her words, not his. Her words. So why did it feel like her whole world was crashing as the year neared its end? Olivia Baker’s world ended when her fiance cheated on her with her best friend or was it when she found out the man she loved was only using her to get her father’s company? Was it even crazier that she loved him still?

A young chubby boy named Kanemoto Izanagi is living his life to a very average way because of the past that he had, to which it even continued to his College life. Now what will he do to solve the problem while he is finding the one for him where he could trust, love and be with forever.

Michael is an 16 year old sophomore who had just recently moved from Florida to Colorado because. His dad has just gotten a new job opportunity which would help their financial situation.His mother had died a year ago which made it hard for Michael and his dad both emotionally and financially. His dad knew that Michael would have a hard time moving but had to take the job in order to create a better life for his son. Now Michael has to adjust to his new life even if he doesn’t want to.

"Save the last bullet for me" is the last line of the oath of the United Nations Strategic Security Department (UNSSD)‘s Special Operations, a phrase too familiar to Sean, officially designated Artemis 9, one of the members of Squad Artemis, elite supersoldiers that form the tip of the spear of the UNSSD--- that is, until his mistake caused the death of his teammate and he retired from service. Suddenly, he is given a second chance to re-enlist. Torn between his self-hate and the call of duty, will this jaded veteran fulfill the oath he had sworn?

Absolute Denial—a power that nullifies anything, a power that can deny creation, destruction, fate and even the very existence. Yuichi Nakamura, an Elite high school's elite student, possessed this unparalleled ability but lived a normal life, cherishing his loved ones, especially his girlfriend. During a school trip to Paris, their plane was caught in a storm and transported to another world. While his classmates received powerful blessings, Yuichi, asleep at the time, got none. Waking up alone with his loyal girlfriend, who decided to stay with him even when they were surrounded by celestial entities, Yuichi instantly denied the existence of all the celestial entities. The world sees Yuichi as a powerless weakling, unaware of the entity they’ve brought in their world.