A Little Christmas Charm

In a world ruled by power, loyalty, and betrayal, Seraphina Calabrese finds herself trapped in a marriage orchestrated by her family to secure an alliance with a rival mafia. Luca "Lucky" Vitale, the charming heir to the Vitale family, appears to be her perfect match—until secrets about their pasts and hidden motives come to light. With a war brewing between mafia families, Seraphina must navigate her inherited legacy, uncover the truth about her family, and decide where her loyalties truly lie. Love, vengeance, and deception are just the beginning as she fights to rewrite her fate.

When Lu Huang woke up as Lidia—the villainess of a cringe-worthy romance novel—she was determined not to let the story play out like the dumpster fire it was written to be. Nope. Dying at the hands of the Alpha King after being falsely accused, publicly humiliated, and manipulated into madness? Yeah, that’s not on her to-do list. Armed with a sharp tongue that could flay egos, the street smarts of a broke college grad, and the petty audacity of someone with nothing left to lose, Lidia decides she was ripping up the script. Holier-than-thou saintesses? Screw ’em. Self-righteous alphas? They can eat dirt. If this world insists on casting her as the villain, she’s going to own it—on her terms. One chaotic scheme at a time, Lidia’s ready to rewrite her fate—and if she has to break a few rules (and maybe some noses) to do it, so be it. Villainesses don’t play nice, and Lidia is just getting started.

She's not deaf, not dumb; she can speak and even laugh. But what's the usefulness of talking when you can't explain your pain to people? What is the usefulness of smiling and laughing when you will later cry? Jean was a very beautiful and cheerful young girl, but she lost her mother at the age of nine. Instead of her father focusing on her and helping her forget the pain of the death of her mother, he went ahead and brought in his wife and children. Little Jean just wanted attention, trying to gain her father's love, but all her efforts were ruthlessly washed away. She regretted not having a mother and wished for her mother to not have died. She grew up alone, with no one to speak to and no one to make her laugh. Slowly, she started forgetting how to smile and how to speak; she even forgot how to show her expressions and emotions. She was a beautiful young woman with smooth skin that glowed like a doll. When she could smile, speak, and show emotions like a normal human, she wasn't the center of attention. But when she lost all these important elements of human life, it became easy to mistake her for a doll. The worst part was that even though people believed she was a doll, some perverts still wanted to take advantage of her. Just because she was now emotionless and had forgotten how to smile and speak, they thought they could exploit her. Oops! Don't be deceived by her angelic, doll-like appearance. She had lost all emotions and feelings not for them to take advantage of her; she was, in fact, a killing god. "Don't claim that! If it weren't for his timely intervention, that ugly Man would have been dead by now. But anyway, I will still go back to him; I won't leave him be until he's dead!" That was the letter she penned. "Jean do you want this store? just nod and it's yours" "the restaurant serve her the wrong food, Lock it immediately!" "Jean this is all my years property, please sign it, it's yours"

(The Book's title has been changed from the original Pretty Man's Beloved Farmwife: This Madam is So Hot). Yang Chuxia found herself in a different world, inhabiting the body of a destitute farm girl who had been killed by her step-grandmother. To make matters worse, her step-grandmother even intended to sell her lifeless body. How could she endure such a fate? Hmph, whether you're a step-grandmother or an uncle, if you're a villain, I'll confront you just the same. Send one, I'll defeat one; send two, I'll conquer both. Yet, after vanquishing the wrongdoers, she gazed upon her emaciated, poorly dressed parents, siblings, and the struggling, underdeveloped village. Yang Chuxia seethed with determination, pointing to the sky and declaring, "I shall surely bring prosperity to this place, to the point where you'll fear having flowers bloom in summer when I tell you to have flowers blooming in summer, and where you are too afraid to seek women for me as suitors, when I tell you to find me men!" A certain man whispered, "Wifey, I'm already a man..."

She accidentally barged into his room interrupting his peaceful time, and since then, he took great pleasure in tormenting her. Hearing about his engagement, she crashed his engagement party and clung to his arm, intending to create a fuss. Unexpectedly, he suddenly grabbed her hand and announced loudly, "The woman I want to marry is her!" She opened her eyes wide, her mischievous plan effectively backfiring and causing her nothing but trouble! How terrible! She needed to escape, but it was too late! The angrier she got, the happier he became, as he held her and publicly showered her with kisses. "Mr. President! But the man I want to marry is him!!" She pointed at her beloved man not far away. "..." The room turned into total chaos, and the president was not pleased.

'What is this?' Theodore thought as he opened his little eyes to what he assumes to be one of his parents who is dropping him off on the doorstep of a church at what seemed to be in the middle of nowhere, ---a few hours ago ago--- Theodore was like any other normal person: had a family, had dreams, filled with ambitiouns, liked games, sometimes goes outside, has preferences, filled with desire, and of course went through a difficult time in his life, he was just as normal as the average person is. but one thing he is different from others is that he likes roasting people online especially the rich, he loves making fake accounts just to meme people, judge thier preferences and give rating for their every day (unnecessary) objects, he even makes money from it by making videos about how stupid some rich people are. But that led him to his death when he was kidnapped by a rich woman, who he had made fun of... '???' He didn't know what happened after that... --- [Somewhere in a different time]--- 'Where am I?' he asked as he tries to move his head and eyes uncoordinated, there were noticeable things to hint where he was currently at; the church was styled like it was described from a dark fantasy book, the sky was clear with a few clouds roaming in the sky as the light of dawn hits them, and his parent who looked like a literal angel, '....they seemed to be speaking..." "....to think my offspring looked... Normal, even though you're mother is a human and I, Michael... am an angel... So shouldn't you be a €i@n¥?" The angel asked the infant, only to be replied with cooing, "Oh... Who am I kidding? You're just an infant, how can you even understand..... goodbye Little David" the angel said as he spans his wings wide, knocked on the church's door before he flew from the ground and vanished between the rays of dawn ——17——Years——Later—— 'Hmm', looking back at the moment, David sighed in his stupidity for realizing something that he should've considered, "Well I was very afraid and shaken from being reincarnated, so I really can't truly blame myself for not realizing.... Right?" He asked, seemingly into the air [No, from what I can see, the fault was totally on you] the voice of the male siri that suddenly replied to him "Well fuck you, this wasn't supposed to be my problem, I'm just a defect Nephilim, not someone who asked to be a hero!" [Correction, currently you're a captive of Achilles] "That's not what I meant! You retard of a Sy--" [Playing; Don't Stop Believing by Journey] ================= This work is inspired by the stories of; the origins of the Book of Giants (and pages from the Bible that references to the Book of Giants), The story of David and Goliath, the themes, setting, scenes, land, and stories from various legends, tales, myths, 'n methods in both western and middle eastern. "..." => Talking '...' => thinking (...) => Details/explanation [...] => moves/important terms/specific places #...# => links/inspirations/references for the chapter ..====.. => end of a scene/transition to another scene ================= A [Short] novel, Meaning this is a work that I did not put my all in, But it is something that I gave my thoughts to: the chapters, characters, the plot and the finale. each chapter has atleast (1.2k)-(1.7k) words but I might be able to make chapters with nearly (2k) words, I've learned that in my previous works, the chapters are short af [–=Notes=–] >This Test Novel shall only have 20 chapters, >Have limited descriptions given >English is my third language and I learned English through poetry at first, so please anyone, help point out some writing errors of mine that I didn't do right >I lack perseverance so I might only upload mostly once a week, sometimes twice a week, or worse scenario once a (few) month(s)

WSA 2024 entry. When Charmaine Alysham is sent to a private college, her only goal is to graduate with honors and become independent. But the unfamiliar world she never asked to be a part of – the salt-swept, forgotten Isla Serpiente, is under attack by ancient beasts and powerful demons. A place of secrets, rumors and tight-lipped expectations of newcomers to the island. The natives whisper about untold prophecies and the end of the world. Stalked by demons. Charm found herself being manipulated for her spirit power. Spirit power is dangerous, uncontrollable and deadly. Sides are being chosen, the final war to end all battles is coming. Form an unbroken bond with Charm as she makes her way in an increasingly desperate and unfamiliar world.

" I am Princess Nathalie Amethyst Hiyera. The powerful princess of Amethyst Kingdom. By the use of all my powers. I command you to destroy the Dark Kingdom. For as, no one can use it again. And for this War ends and all magicians in magic world will be One " The world was change. She was powerful and a gods of goddesses.

Zachary Bonisegna was an marital artist master , but he got accident and can't practice martial arts again so Zachary go to playing-Rising Live, the virtual reality game that consumed his days and filled his nights with adventure , and he can practice martial arts again. But his life took a bizarre twist when he play Rising Live suddenly Thunder struck his device and then he awake not as himself, but as Zaboru Renkonan, a character of his own creation within the game's world. Zaboru Renkonan was no ordinary avatar. He was a character min-maxed to perfection, a master of strength, Perception , intellect , and agility, and has normal Luck equipped with skills honed for survival and combat. His stats bordered on legendary-save for one glaring flaw. His charm, set at -1, was a deliberate quirk Zachary had added for fun, thinking it would make the game's interactions more challenging. But now, that same flaw was an inescapable curse. In this real version of Rising Live, Zaboru's negative charm didn't just make people wary-it made their skin crawl in his presence, an intangible discomfort they couldn't explain. His face, though unremarkable to Zachary in the game's character editor, now unsettled even the kindest of strangers. This was no longer a game. It was life. Follow Zachary as he navigates his new reality, adjusting to life as Zaboru Renkonan-a formidable figure burdened with an unsettling aura-in a world he thought he knew, yet now finds perilously real. Through battles, alliances, and the echoes of his past as a gamer, Zaboru must carve his path in a place where stats are more than numbers, and survival is the ultimate quest

A mysterious girl named Kyuu Ketsuki shows up at the entrance ceremony of Kanto Gakuin Junior & High School in the new school year, much to the dismay of many students and one boy in particular, Sasaki Haru. Sasaki Haru lived a mostly normal life in middle school, until a certain incident occurred when he'd graduated. Now moving into high school, he hopes to rectify this mistake and some day move on. Although all is not well when Kyuu Ketsuki arrives, bringing all her youthful charm and uncharacteristic demeanor along with her! Will Sasaki Haru be able to live out his hope for a normal high school life? Or will this new addition upset the scales and bring him down another path? Perhaps a darker one...? Note: Will be posting this story on RoyalRoad, Scribblehub and Wattpad too.

Ivan Orlov's desire for a family burned deep within him, a yearning that never wavered. After the heart-wrenching betrayal by his long-time lover, he found himself longing for a fresh start—a chance to rewrite his story and finally have the family he had always dreamed of. Being transmigrated into an omegaverse world seemed like a twist of fate, offering Ivan a new beginning and the opportunity to build the loving family he had always yearned for. * Zander D Vale, the dominant Alpha heir of the Vale Enterprise, had always lived a life of relentless competition and proving himself worthy of his position. Days blended together in a monotony of corporate battles and meetings, his existence defined by the weight of his family's legacy. Yet, everything shifted one fateful day. Amidst the usual humdrum of his routine, Zander witnessed something extraordinary. A tiny little omega, seemingly inconsequential in stature, managed to effortlessly defeat seven fully grown alpha men. The sight was both astonishing and captivating, stirring a newfound curiosity in Zander's otherwise predictable life. Minimum of 10 chapters per week.

I reincarnated into Mary had a little lamb. One of the most popular nursery rhymes ever. Who knew she was actually an annoying kid. Consider child hood ruined. Mary finds herself in a sticky situation and later has to escape. Only for her to meet a dragon along her journey.

The story revolves around Jess, a popular mean girl in school. Her sharp tongue kept everyone in line especially girls like Lila. Jess' life seemed perfect but on night changed that. After partying and driving home with her friends, Jess who was behind the wheel accidentally hits Lila who was crossing the road and leaving her for dead not knowing she infact was not dead. Lila filled with rage decided to get revenge on Jess and her friends attempting to kill them one by one. It all becomes a fight for survival for Jess for she was aware of the fact that her life was in danger.

Within the heart of every family lies a treasure trove of Christmas tales woven intricately into the fabric of their collective memory. As the years pass and the vivid details start to blur, these stories take on an even greater significance. I invite you to explore a tapestry of narratives from bygone eras where time seems to stand still. Each tale, dear reader, is a cherished fragment of truth, meticulously preserved in the chambers of my recollection. And yet, beyond their factual essence, they hold something more profound—a reminder that the future remains an uncertain promise.

Manabu is an ordinary Japanese citizen and student, often engrossed in reading books. On most days, he spends his time either studying or playing with friends. However, one winter, his town is shaken by the arrival of a serial killer, known by the ominous name "Mr. Santa Claus." Tragically, one of Manabu’s close friends, Naomi, becomes one of the killer’s victims. Lucifer is a thrilling drama series that delves deep into the darkest aspects of human nature, providing viewers with a profound understanding of these complex and sinister tendencies.

Having experienced and been a living witness to the heartbreaking tragedy that happened to his family. Khun Rafa (2nd son) lost his father and his big brother as well as the precious people in his life. Leaving him and his three poor nephews (his brother's children), it was his responsibility to raise his 10-year-old twins and their 5-year-old baby brother at the time of the tragedy. Successfully escaping and hiding from the pursuit of a stepmother who was crazy about wealth and power, in the midst of his escape Khun Rafa had received a gunshot wound to his forehead, knowing that his injuries were quite serious and his face was also recognized by his stepmother's hired men, Khun Rafa decided to change his face and also make new identities for himself and his three nephews. living a new life in a country as ordinary citizens, their new identities as father and son relationships. Several years passed, living a new life like an ordinary person, bringing them to meet new people who enter their lives, various kinds of trials are faced with patience, loyalty, responsibility. Even though the three children grew up to be cold individuals, they had warm hearts towards the people they loved. However, unexpected things happen to the people in their circle, forcing them to meet again with the evil woman who destroyed their lives in the past. Even though they want to avoid it, all these problems happen to the people beside them, like something that has not been resolved in the past and they must resolve it in the present in order to protect them and take back what should be theirs.

Leo was a mafia boss he became a mafia boss because he wanted take revenge on those who are responsible for his parents death. Await my return

Female Lead : Dolia (A timid little girl) Male Lead : Kaizer ( Master Kai, OCD)

Novel is not mine i like this novel but it is restricted here so i will post here from free novel website but give the original author his credit. The world was destroyed, torn to shreds by the war as it raged on. With the falling of nuclear bombs, the mutation strangely adapted and became an entirely new element.Those who couldn't withstand this mutation became beings tethering on the edge of life and death, becoming undead.Only a small population remains on the earth now.In this small population, some can adapt to the mutation and awaken unique powers in the apocalypse, while others are entirely unaffected, still like normal people.Ray was just a normal E-class awakener, but a faithful purple crystal changed everything.Through the purple crystal, a "system" activated inside him, which could allow him to get stronger the more he spreads his genes.Necromancer, wizard, martial artist to sorcerer - every single skill was possible as long as he spread his genes. From that moment, Ray walked the path of spreading his genes "for the sake of humanity."#no ntr, yaoi or yuri I Spread my Genes to Level Up in the Apocalypse novel is a popular light novel covering Action, Adventure, Ecchi, Fantasy, Harem, Mature genres. Written by the Author Aurelius_Imperator

Alora was the most popular girl in her school because she had a power that no one knew about. And thanks to this power, she enabled herself and those around her to have successful affairs. However, this success attracted the attention of everyone in the school more than enough. Passionate loves and unexpected betrayals were awaiting her now...

[Mature Content: R18] ~Synopsis~ "Someone as human as you don't deserve to be his Luna, Olivia Montes. Do you think you can stand the pressure of running this pack with him beside you? Tsk, the good answer is... NO... So if you know what is good for you, stick your ass to being the lowly human mate you are. I, the born wolf and the beta's daughter only deserve to be his Luna." She said to me; the woman who believe she deserves to be his Luna and not me. I felt a shiver run down my spine as I realized that this man, once the dangerous person I knew, the chill in his demeanor though still intimidating, gave way to a radiant that captivated my heart - his eyes once frosty and detached, now shone with the intensity that made my heart race. How could one turn from being dangerous to radiating a sense of warmth and shelter? How could I escape his deadly charms? And now how could I keep this man who my heart yearned for when I am hated for being beside him? Losing his mother in the hands of powerful men who claimed to be the elders and protectors of the Black Rager Pack power, Liam Blackwood was faced with the same fate that took his mother's life, the crime of having a human mate who will never be accepted in the pack as the Luna. Revenging the death of his mother, Liam became what they call, the dangerous Alpha's son. However, meeting his human mate, Liam found himself being defeated by just every little thing she did. To keep her forever beside him, he had to take a step, though this step was a step filled with guilt, he made a promise to himself to forever protect her. Vowing to never tint the divine bond by keeping his mate and making her his Luna, will Liam survive with the threats and consequences that follow, threats that may put him and the pack in great trouble? ***** I joined the Viral Book Call competition with this book. Please kindly support me! Thank you so much!

A family, still reeling from the loss of their grandmother, returns to their ancestral home for Christmas, only to discover that the house holds a dark and sinister secret. As they try to unravel the mystery, they're stalked by a malevolent entity that's been awakened by their presence. But just when all hope seems lost, Santa Claus arrives to save the day, banishing the entity and bringing peace back to the family.

What do you do when four men come into your life and completely turn it upside down? No, seriously, I have no idea. All I wanted to do was hide away on my ranch with no one to bother me, but apparently, they had different plans. Luckily for them, this was not my first zombie apocalypse. If they learn to listen, we might just get out of this with our lives. If not, maybe I would finally be able to rest in peace. ------ Li Dai Lu was born and raised Canadian in her first life. This meant that she was taught how to share, how to put others first and to keep the peace as much as she could. However, that all backfired in a spectacular way. Reborn in a new time and place, Li Dai Lu did her best to protect all those that she could from the zombies that were wiping out the human race. Unfortunately for her, those she rescued were not as grateful as they should have been. Killed by the very people she saved, she held her breath and waited for the calm, peacefulness of death. But the Fates were not too accommodating and our heroine woke up in her third life, a year before the zombie apocalypse. This time she would live life on her own terms and to those that disagreed... well, she would have a few words for them. With four men at her side, she will shed the cloak of civility and become who she was truly meant to be. This will turn into a reverse harem where she does not have to pick. There is no m/m. Other Novels: Dancing with Monsters: Ongoing Star's Ships: Brand New! Ongoing! Discord: Sakura#6289 Discord Channel: https://discord.gg/CapanRmy Instagram: @devil_besideyou666

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Janelle Anderson returns home from her military service, only to find her boyfriend of five years in bed with an unknown woman. In a blink of an eye, she loses everything she once held dear and is kicked out of the apartment she once shared with her boyfriend. Frustrated and angry, she ends up at a bar, getting dead drunk and falls in bed with the biggest Casanova of all times, Cameron MacGyver. Billionaire Casanova, Cameron MacGyver always gets any woman he sets his eyes on and now, Janelle has caught his attention. He has never been with a military woman before and once he’s had a taste of her, he can’t let her go until he’s had his fill. Whisked away to the mountains for a Christmas getaway, can Janelle finally let go of all her inhibitions and thrust this man with her vulnerabilities? Or with Cameron end up breaking her heart because of his playboy ways, once and for all?

Louis has become the most-hated man after being cursed. Hidden enemies start to appear and he is told things can get worse. He takes on a new journey to try to break the curse, but he finds himself falling in love with a woman who wants him dead. He also unexpectedly discovers a scheme and a mysterious past- this is not just about him anymore. Can he stop the enemies' evil plans? Can he tell who are friends and who are foes? Will the woman fall in love with him even though she tries to kill him? **All Rights Reserved. No part of this work can be transferred, copied, used in any way. **My other Webnovels: Damage Controllers (male-lead, thriller); In Love With Three Men (female-lead, steamy romance). **To read the ENTIRE "Prince Charming Loses Charm," visit bio.link/PageTurner or Instagram: PageTurner.story for the link to read.