Wild Dragon In The Vale

Just one night, Elisa's world was turned upside down. Her virginity was snatched away without her consent. Before she could regain herself, she received a sack letter from her boss. Life was unfair. To keep her sick mother alive, she needed to accept a menial job she never imagined. Her beauty became her torture. She was framed by her mistress and she suffered the greatest humiliation of her life. Multiple times, she contemplated suicide. But the love of her mom kept her going until she became a surrogate mother to someone who was once a thorn on her skin. Will this be the end of her world? Or the end of a new beginning?

Never had the Radcliffe family expected their son-in-law, a loser in their eyes, to be the hidden Dragon Lord who had lived for myriads of years...

The powerful Everest Group crumbles after Lyra Vale, its brilliant heir, is brutally murdered. Her manipulative stepbrother, Edric, and his cunning mother, Alina, orchestrated the plot, desperate for the vast Vale fortune. Even Lyra's fiancé, Finn Asher, was in on it, secretly involved with her stepsister, Talia. This twisted family history runs deep; Alina had also murdered Lyra's father, Koby, paving the way for his daughter's tragic end. But death isn't the end for Lyra. Her vengeful spirit refuses to cross over, instead possessing the unsuspecting body of Joey Valerie, a timid designer at Everest Group. Coincidentally, Stiles Elton, the enigmatic heir to a rival company, Aethel Design Group, has just moved into the same compound as Joey in Veridian End. Stiles, Lyra's best friend and secret admirer, is also the mysterious renowned architect known as "The Shadow Weaver." Pronounced dead, Lyra's fate drives him into a dangerous disguise. He's feigning travel, but his true mission is to investigate Lyra's demise and salvage her company. Trapped in Joey's body, Lyra's past is a blank slate, save for an inexplicable pull toward justice and a haunting echo of betrayal. She embraces Joey's memories, yet her personality is subtly changing, infused with fragmented whispers of Lyra's formidable spirit. Guided by the spectral whispers of a Grim Reaper and other ghostly visitors, she must piece together the shattering truth. A chilling memory, nudged by the Grim Reaper, solidifies Stiles's face in Lyra (as Joey)'s mind, making her believe him to be a dangerous foe. She's now torn between deep suspicion and an undeniable pull she can't explain, finding herself falling for the man she might never be able to trust. Can Lyra unravel the intricate web of deceit before her borrowed time runs out? And how will her entangled destiny aid Stiles in their desperate fight against Edric and his ruthless mother?

Dragon God of the Douluo Continent Xie Yulong just wanted a quiet weekend hike. Instead, he ended up dying—by slipping off a cliff—and waking up somewhere impossible: inside a womb. Yep, reincarnated in the Douluo Continent, with all his memories from his past life intact. Jackpot, right? Loving parents, a cheat-like system, and now a second chance at life. But things got seriously weird on his sixth birthday. During his spirit awakening, a colossal dragon phantom appeared—nine-colored scales shimmering with divine power, a roar that echoed across the continent’s spirit beasts. That’s when it hit him: He’s not just any reincarnate. He’s the future Dragon God. With a divine martial soul, a spirit that hands him spirit rings on a silver platter, and a system that seems to enjoy messing with him, Xie Yulong isn’t here to follow the usual path. Forget plot armor—he’s the plot twist.

In the late Trần Dynasty of Đại Việt (ancient Vietnam), the kingdom is in turmoil. The royal court is weakened, and threats from the Champa kingdom loom at the borders. The martial world is shaken by the legend of the Long Tàng Secret Manual, a martial arts scripture hidden beneath the waters of Lý Sơn Island. This manual not only contains supreme martial arts techniques but also a map of the nation’s dragon veins — knowledge that could either save the country or bring it to ruin if it falls into the wrong hands. Phạm Quang Minh, a young disciple of the Thiên Vân Sword Sect, carries the sorrow of his exterminated clan and becomes the sole keeper of the secret manual. Wandering to the shores of Lý Sơn, he encounters Nguyễn Bích Thủy, known as the Bích Hải Dragon Maiden, the daughter of a former naval commander wrongfully executed for treason. Initially enemies, Quang Minh and Bích Thủy gradually come to understand each other, realizing they are both children of men betrayed by the court. They join forces against the sinister Huyết Kiếm Sect, led by the formidable Lê Hồng Liêm, who seeks the manual to sell its secrets to Champa and dominate the martial world. Their struggle entangles other factions: Cửu Lạc Society, a neutral but cunning group. Kim Xà Sect, spies serving Champa. Hoàng Tùng Lâm, known as “The Lone Sword of Đại Lý,” a righteous warrior from the Tày ethnic group, harboring a vendetta against Huyết Kiếm Sect. Through treacherous battles across beaches, mountains, and hidden caves, Quang Minh and Bích Thủy’s bond deepens, yet they remain torn between love and the debts of family and nation. In a climactic battle atop Lý Sơn, Bích Thủy sacrifices herself to save Quang Minh. With her dying breath, she entrusts him with the Bích Hải jade pendant, the only proof of her father’s innocence. Devastated by her death, Quang Minh destroys the Long Tàng Manual, refusing to let it fall into any faction’s hands. He then defeats the Huyết Kiếm Sect, but the kingdom remains unstable. Choosing to leave the martial world behind, Quang Minh retreats to the Bạch Mã mountains, becoming a legend whispered among rivers and seas. It is said that on moonlit nights over the waters of Lý Sơn, one can still hear the mournful flute of the Bích Hải Dragon Maiden echoing across the waves.

In the class-divided, MOD-obsessed Veridia City, a frail young courier named Kai is accidentally fused with a mysterious, powerful artifact during a violent ambush. He awakens with a nascent dragon Anima and a cold, game-like "System" in his mind that rewards him for predatory acts, forcing him to confront a monstrous new hunger and a terrifying path to power while desperately trying to hide his transformation from his loved ones and survive in a world that preys on the weak.

Nova scrambled backwards, panting hard, her short locks clinging to her damp forehead as she watched this predator stalk towards her. The vibrant and lively forest hushed, almost holding its breath to watch the scene unfold. Great, she had an audience for what would surely be a gruesome death. Death looked... a little... rugged and in nothing but a loin cloth, defined by slabs of muscle, a trail of hair leading down to such a small piece of cloth to hide a large- A spine-chilling growl snapped her gaze back up to meet his golden-red eyes, fiery, and intense, glaring at Nova as he slammed his hands either side of her head. Pieces of bark crumbled down from the impact. "I told you not to run..." He threatened, his eyes piercing hers, his voice more guttural than she'd heard from any male. His eyes clenched shut as his body trembled. "My instinct is to always stalk, always chase... until I get what I want.." Their faces were inches apart. She could feel his hot breath fanning her face. The forest was humid and hot, and his body was so close to hers that it was almost unbearable. The gruff voice, those words and the intensity of those eyes that reminded her of sunsets caused goosebumps to flourish across her arms. "What do you want?" Nova swallowed, not recognising her voice. She was so out of her depth. His chest rumbled, and more bark crumbled down from behind her head. "You..." Her breath hitched. "To. Do. As. You're. Told." - Paradise was what Nova Winslow was promised when her boyfriend whisked her away to Isla De Tayun, the perfect getaway for their busy lives. It was untouched, pristine, a hidden gem. But it had remained that way for a reason. The island doesn’t want visitors. And neither do the natives. What should have been a romantic retreat, drinking from coconuts and lounging on white-sandy beaches together, turns into a holiday from hell. Mid-argument with her soon-to-be ex, Nova stumbles into a lake. When she resurfaces, her boyfriend, the path she came from, and the resort have vanished. Alone, stranded, and with little survival skills, Nova has only a wet phone with no signal, a pair of heels, and an irrational fear of bats—which are everywhere. She is out of her depth when she falls into a mystical world of beasts. Hunted by tribesmen, stalked by beasts that shouldn't exist, and hearing animals speak, she has no choice but to trust the wild beast the forest itself fears—Yoa, a wanted man. Together, they flee the tribes pursuing them all while battling her growing attraction to Yoa. Can she survive the wild and make it back to her civilised life? Or will she lose herself to the untamed world—and to the man who belongs to it? #Beast #Ssssteamy #Adventure #Mythical #R18 -- THERE WILL BE MATURE CONTENT!! -- If you are enjoying the story, please vote with a power stone, leave comments and review! -- Cover Image: In the middle of getting one commissioned. My Instagram: @kelly_starrz My new discord server: https://discord.gg/MHMdRRqUYa

Ranma di reinkarnasi ke dunia crossover anime sebagai Kamijou Touma, bagaimana nasib Ranma yang sebelumnya penuh dengan kekacauan menjadi jauh lebih kacau di dunia yang baru? Tokoh dari banyak anime lain juga akan muncul di novel ini!

Ava thought her life was over, but surprise! Waking up, she wasn't in the afterlife. Instead, she found herself in a bizarre new world, Ava's life took a wild turn! Not only was the world completely different from what she knew, but had possessed a beast womans body– Inheriting the original Ava's memories, she uncovers a chilling truth: her demise was no accident. Now, with the memories of the previous Ava swirling in her head, she's got to figure out how to survive in this world full of beastmen and hidden dangers. Her ultimate goal? To survive, adapt, and create a life worth living in this perilous yet captivating new world. Join Ava as she claws her way through this wild new life, seeking safety and a future in a world she never imagined.

Lucinda Perry, a social recluse and a workaholic, makes a pledge to herself to go all wild on her twenty-fifth birthday and even score a one night stand if she gets her long deserved promotion at work. Few days to her twenty-fifth birthday, she gets promoted to not just a higher position but to the head office in a different city. Having to spend her birthday night in a new city, she goes to the club where she meets a very handsome stranger, Thomas Hank, who offers to be her one night stand after catching a glimpse of her dare-to-do list, which included having a one night stand. Thomas Hank, after having been used by several ladies in the past, is bent on getting the lady of his dreams who would love him for himself and not his wealth. So when he meets the cute and naive Lucinda Perry at the club, he decides to keep his true identity from her and find out if she was worth keeping. ***Excerpt*** What is more entertaining than a crazy side character? Say hello to Sonia and Bryan. Sonia's heart stopped beating for a second, and then different thoughts started flying right through her head at that same time. Bryan Hank? Her celebrity crush was kneeling right in front of her and asking her to be his wife? Was he mistaking her for someone? Was it possible this was a skit, or maybe this was like one of those celebrity pranks, and there were cameras around, waiting to capture her make a fool of herself? Or perhaps she was dreaming? Sonia wondered as she looked around them, but all she saw were curious onlookers. "Please! Be my wife and make me the happiest man on Earth," He said in a very loud voice that caught the attention of everyone. Her editor who she had been waiting on for over an hour because he was trying to sign a deal with a movie producer who was interested in one of her stories, showed up at that moment, "Sonia, you know Bryan Hank?" Her editor asked in genuine surprise as he watched the scene before him. It seemed like an hour had passed since Bryan went on his knees, but it had only been a minute. Bryan knew no lady would be crazy enough to accept such a crazy proposal, and even if any were, paying her off and calling off the whole thing would be easy since all he wanted was the scandal that could come from this. The headlines were either going to be about his rejected Marriage proposal or his supposed engagement, which would be enough to let Sophia off the hook. "Yes!" Sonia said as she bobbed her head excitedly and extended her finger for him to wear her the ring. "Yes?" Bryan asked in confusion when he heard her response. "Yes! I will be your wife and make you the happiest man in the world!" Sonia said with a giggle and wiggled her fingers until Bryan slid the ring down her finger. Surprisingly the ring was her exact size, and it sat on her finger like it was made just for her. The sound of applause erupted all around them as Sonia stood up with a big smile on her face and embraced Bryan before kissing him right on the lips. Bryan was slightly taken aback by her boldness but quickly recovered since this was his game, and he had to play along. He was the one who had approached her first, after all. So when she tried to break the kiss, he held her chin and slowly nibbled on her lower lip before parting her lips with his tongue and sucked on it in a teasing manner, eliciting a moan from Sonia. Sonia felt light-headed. This was too good to be true. It just had to be a dream. How else could she explain that one moment she was seated at the lobby of a hotel waiting for her editor, and the next she was engaged to her celebrity crush and was kissing him right here in the open? (PS: Photo belongs to me. Art by @imagineTishaD)

The story of an ordinary high school student, who lives his ordinary peaceful life. But his life was suddenly changed when he saw something in his school that he shouldn't have. One day, Legenn, the main character of this story, was being oppressed by the other students who is involved on in incident. While Legenn is being harassed, a transferee student, Lilian, suddenly rescued him in order to get Legenn's trust.

Imagine Poppy Playtime, but instead of focusing only the adventure on the factory, you discover the aftermath of the game, and all mascots survive. No evil CEO, scientists, and all corrupted and noncorrupted mascots lived. Now, imagine if they get a second chance to live a human life again with the one they lost. Imagine living as someone who you wasn't supposed to be. Then add the Boys kind of experiments inside of it. Yes, there's a superpower drug involved. Picture in case you need the idea of said character.

Crimson Vale Academy—where reputation is currency, and failure is a stain you wear on your sleeve. Behind gothic walls and spotless uniforms, students aren't just educated—they're measured, ranked, and pitted against each other in a brutal meritocracy. Privileges are earned, not given. The strong rise. The weak vanish. Enter Kairon Vale, a transfer student marked Rank D—the bottom of the bottom. No badge. Just a stitched black fang, branding him as “Obsidian”—a warning to others. In a system where points dictate your value, Obsidian-ranked students claw for every opportunity to ascend into the prestigious Golden or Platinum ranks—where comfort, power, and influence await. But for most, it’s a losing battle. Yet Kairon isn’t here to fit in, impress, or play by their rules. Cold, calculating, and impossible to read, he watches the system… and waits. Because while the academy judges worth by numbers and names—he understands something deeper: Everyone wears a mask. And every mask can be cracked. If you're a fan of Classroom of the Elite, this is a must-read. This story dives deeper into the mind games, power struggles, and emotional manipulation fans love—where strategy isn’t just survival, it’s everything. Here, trust is a trap, feelings are weapons, and the smartest player isn’t always the loudest. Let the games begin. "Do well to check my other book." "Infernal Ascendancy".

The king is dead. The capital burns. And the last heir to the throne is running for her life. In the forests of one of the five great states, a boy raised in solitude lives unaware of the world… until an arrow and a scream change his fate. He knows nothing of castles or bloodlines, but when he sees a girl chased by bandits, instinct forces him to act. Unwittingly, he becomes the guardian of a secret that could alter the future of Argenmaris. And with it… an enemy to all who seek power. A tale of war, survival, and loyalty. When the king falls... the true battle begins.

Tamotsu Masuda’s life ends in a single bullet. But death isn’t the end. He wakes in a strange, ashen wasteland, a place that should be a peaceful afterlife, but instead is a brutal conflict. Humans clash with demons in an endless battle for control of power and survival where even the dead are not granted rest. Tamotsu, now stripped of life and thrust into this hellish battlefield, discovers that his death was only the beginning. Tamotsu searches for a way out, but the more he learns about this fractured afterlife, the more he realizes that the true battle might not be for survival but for the truth behind his untimely death.

Beatrice was like any other CEO child… well, except for the fact that she wasn’t raised as one. Her mother ran away when she was four months pregnant. Taking Beatrice with her in her womb, she (Beatrice’s mom) went to live with her brother (Beatrice’s uncle) In the swamp of Louisiana. Growing up catching fish, hunting rabbits, dear, and alligators, she’s a far cry from what you would expect. one day when she’s 24 coming in from a turkey hunt her world turns upside down. Her father the former CEO, her older brother, the current CEO of her families company, her second older brother the coding genius and technology prodigy, and her third older brother the cyclist player. They came storming into her life, completely ruining her peace and happiness, under the pretext of saving her from her kidnapper! She argued saying it was insane that a 24-year-old should be under their care, but they did not listen whisking her away to their estate in California and expecting her to live with them. little did they realize she wasn’t just some backwoods bumpkin. She was the legendary designer Willow Wood. known for her use of animal skins which she procured herself. They brought her into their lives now they have to deal with the consequences. This fiery independent woman has come to turn these men’s lives upside down. Along her wild journey she finds the newfound family, burning, passionate lover, and the new appreciation for the city, as well as getting her family far out of their comfort zones. —————————————————— Hello readers, I hope you enjoy my book! It’s a new take on the CEO realm while also sticking to a lot of the CEO tropes! I promise this little firecracker of a female lead will not disappoint you! Please review my book to let me know what you think, leave. Paragraph comments, letting me know what you wanna see or anything you think I should fix, and please add my book to your collection. The cover is generated.

After being confined in a mental asylum for years, Jin Jiuchi had just been released back to human habitation when he suddenly found himself trapped in a dangerous and thrilling survival game. Wait, is there something wrong with you all? Why do you look so scared? This world is so… exciting! For Jin Jiuchi, this beast in human clothing who was chained by society laws, the appearance of the Nightmare Cycle was akin to a dream come true! Drinking tea with a dismembered bride in a haunted apartment, dancing tango with the evil spirit in the depths of suicide forest, skipping rope with the ancient god in a forgotten civilization… Jin Jiuchi was so happy that he was going crazy! However, when he went crazy, all the players and NPCs in the cycle trembled in fear. *** There was only a beautiful jade doll who had never been afraid of him. Shen Nianzu called out softly, "Jin-ge." Jin Jiuchi, who was happily digging through a rotten corpse's stomach, suddenly dropped everything and zoomed in front of Shen Nianzu with a speed invisible to naked eyes. His eyes were curved into crescents as he asked, "What's wrong, Nian'er? Do you want to join me too?" Shen Nianzu was expressionless as he stared at the bloody man in front of him. Then he suddenly stretched out a hand, palm up. Confused, Jin Jiuchi placed his dirty paw in Shen Nianzu's hand and shook it. Shen Nianzu: “Good boy.” Jin Jiuchi: ? *** Lunatic drama king, wild beast gong x big beauty, cunning, strong-acting-weak shou Additional tags: top/gong/seme protagonist, action, supernatural, psychological, mystery, slow romance, ghosts, gore, monsters, beasts, shameless protagonist, survival game, teamwork, unlimited flow, horror, suspense, younger love interest Find me on: Instagram: delanasiwarka Discord: delanasiwarka#1490 Discord server: bit.ly/delanadiscord

A girl who gone tired of her village decided to leave it, but it was center around a mysterious forest, they call it the Enchanted Forest, dragons, and demons are what they said that lived in this forest, but she doesn't care she still wanna achieve her dreams, and it was to explore the whole world, but before she does that, she will tackle first her very first exploration, the mysterious forest that makes their village hidden to the others.

Avalon was meant to be a prison— A world cursed by gods, buried in silence, and left to rot beneath the chains of a dead war. But prophecy doesn’t die quietly. Erebus, god of chaos and corruption, stirs within his sealed continent, his whispers driving mortals mad and monsters loyal. A Goddess, long thought lost, gave her soul to seal him. The Pendragon, king of dragons, gave his life to trap him. And together… they vanished from history. Until now. A boy falls into Avalon—a stranger to its gods, yet bound to its oldest prophecy. Hunted by one side, doubted by the other, he carries no sword, no name, and no idea why fate marked him. But the cursed blade waits. The demon armies shift. And the gods who buried the truth watch closely, hoping the cycle breaks before he learns what he is: The heir to betrayal. The key to balance. Or the one who frees the dark.

When the realms are threatened, only a divine intervention can save them. Meet Aria, the powerful yet compassionate daughter of a god and goddess, sent to the world of beastmen. Her mission: to rescue a realm teetering on the brink of chaos. Amidst the turmoil, Aria’s heart becomes entwined with the fierce and devoted beastmen, each vying for her love. As she battles to restore peace, she must also navigate the complexities of a passionate reverse harem. Will Aria save the world and find true love among the beastmen, or will the pull of her celestial origins shatter everything?

Humanity lives in a world where colossal-sized creatures and beasts exist. Luckily for these little people, the creatures and beasts are contained in a dimension that stretches far beyond the size of their world. But since the dawn of time, these creatures have been creeping into the world. This challenges humanity's will for survival and their dreams of connecting freely with others across the world, without being oppressed by the beasts. Think of the world as a fantasy world. Maybe like the "1800s" if that helps. Be expected to see supernatural and maybe bad writing.

In the glittering metropolis of Rainmere City, Jiang Yeming conceals a stunning secret beneath his unassuming role as a scorned son-in-law. Born into the wealthiest family in the world—the enigmatic Jiang dynasty, ranked number one in global influence—he lives quietly under his ambitious wife, Lan Yueran, a rising real estate star, enduring the biting scorn of her mother, Feng Xuelan. But when danger looms—a sabotaged business deal with Goldrise Holdings and a deadly attack targeting Lan—Jiang’s dormant power erupts. Trained in ancient martial arts and bound by a vow to protect Lan’s ailing father, he steps from the shadows to shield her from a treacherous plot led by his cunning cousin, Jiang Ruifeng, and ruthless gangs like the Red Fang.From electrifying battles at the Velvet Crown Lounge to masterful strategies that bolster Lan’s empire, Jiang transforms from a low-key outcast into the Dragon Sovereign, heir to an unrivaled legacy. As a forbidden romance ignites between them amid the chaos, the truth of his family’s supremacy unfolds, promising a clash for dominance that could reshape their world. Packed with pulse-pounding action, sizzling tension, and jaw-dropping twists, this tale of hidden royalty and redemption will keep you hooked chapter after chapter!

Dragon ball fan dies…but he gets a second chance and tries not to die a second time

'Am I hallucinating? Am I dying?' Marx thought. Perhaps he was seeing visions because he was feverish, and his head ached from the contusions he suffered during the crash. He blinked, but the vision was still there. He saw a beautiful woman fully naked on the edge of the other side of the spring. Her slightly wavy hair with the color of copper cascaded freely down her slim waist. She raised her arms and dived cleanly into the water. Marx waited, but after some time, she did not emerge. Marx chuckled. How could a woman be in a jungle in the middle of nowhere?" He heard a growl from behind him, and before he could react, a big tiger pounced on him. The last thing he remembered was seeing four canines closing in and hearing a loud female voice shouting, "Khalil, stop!" … Discover how Amaya, who grew up in the wild, coped with the pressure and challenges of returning to the civilized world. Accompany her on her journey to find love, acceptance, and recognition in the treacherous human world of betrayal and greed. *** The book cover is not mine. It is a photo of one of the most beautiful actresses in my country. *** Jan 2025. I finally had the chance to upload the characters' avatars. I hope you will love Amaya, Marx, and Ibrahim just as I loved bringing them to life.

Three days before the wedding, Seraphina Vale thought she was living a fairytale. Julian’s penthouse smelled like citrus and cedarwood, the kind of scent you could bottle and name Success. He stood by the kitchen island in sweatpants and no shirt, hair still damp from the gym, smiling at her like she was the prize he never had to chase. “You’re staring,” he teased. Sera smirked over her coffee. “I’m just trying to remember why I said yes.” Julian crossed the room in three long strides, wrapped an arm around her waist, and kissed her like a man who always got what he wanted. “Because I’m devastatingly handsome and your mother loves me.” “Mm, two things I may soon regret.” She laughed, but it caught somewhere in her chest. Everything about her life looked perfect from the outside—magazine-worthy engagement, New York socialite status, a fiancé with flawless teeth and a startup about to go public. Her wedding hashtag had trended for two days straight. But something in Julian had changed in the last few months. He was still charming, still doted on her in public, still gave her everything she asked for. Everything except... presence. His kisses landed like rehearsed lines. His touches didn’t linger. And worst of all—he was always texting. Constantly. Smiling at his phone when he thought she wasn’t looking. Swiping it away too fast when she was. Sera asked once, lightly, “Who’s got you so entertained?” Julian had smiled and said, “Work, babe. You know how it is.” And she did. She wanted to believe him. She needed to. Because the alternative was a truth too ugly to say out loud. --- That afternoon, she met Madeline for dress fittings. Madeline had been her best friend since prep school—the kind of friend who held your hair back while you puked and swore she’d take your secrets to the grave. She was tall, magnetic, unapologetically wild. If Sera was the grace, Madeline was the chaos. “You’re glowing,” Madeline said, adjusting the bust of her lavender bridesmaid dress in the mirror. “You’re going to ruin every woman’s self-esteem on Saturday.” Sera looked at herself. The silk gown shimmered like a dream. But all she could see was a girl pretending not to notice how fast her world was unraveling. Madeline leaned in, voice low and teasing. “You sure you’re ready for monogamy? One man for the rest of your life? No more flirty brunch waiters or sultry European getaways?” Sera raised an eyebrow. “Who said anything about giving up flirty brunch waiters?” They both laughed, but Sera caught the flicker in Madeline’s eyes. A flash of guilt? Or just her own imagination turning shadows into monsters? She told herself not to be paranoid. She had no reason to be. Madeline had been there through everything—every broken heart, every public failure, every bottle of rosé drunk at 2 a.m. in their twenties while crying over boys who didn’t deserve them. Julian was hers. Madeline was her best friend. What could possibly go wrong? --- Later that night, lying in bed with Julian’s arm thrown over her waist like a lazy anchor, Seraphina stared at the ceiling and whispered, “You still love me, right?” Julian didn’t move. “Of course.” “No hesitation?” He chuckled, half-asleep. “You’re just having wedding nerves, babe. It’s normal.” She wanted to ask about the texts. About the long nights at the office. About why he kept turning away from her in bed. Instead, she closed her eyes. And dreamed of waves crashing and silk burning.

From boardroom to bamboo forest, Leo’s life takes a drastic turn when he’s thrust into a cultivation world after an untimely demise. Surrounded by powerful spirit animals and guided by a snarky system, Leo must navigate the challenges of survival—sans credit cards. As he builds a base, strikes up unlikely friendships with the forest’s furry (and formidable) residents, causes some misunderstandings with the world's netizens, and starts his journey of cultivation, Leo finds that his new life isn’t just about surviving—it's about thriving. With humor, heart, and a few unexpected twists, Leo’s adventure is one wild ride from riches to runes.