James Hadley Chase Books

"I need you to take responsibility for taking advantage of me," his words echoed in her mind, like a haunting melody she couldn't escape. Was this big boss just toying with her? She initially thought so, until he began trailing her like a lovesick puppy, his eyes locked on her with unwavering intensity. All because of one steamy, reckless night, her once peaceful and uneventful life was now in shambles. She glanced at a dress at a store, and suddenly, it was delivered right to her doorstep as if by magic. She mentioned a favorite restaurant, and before she knew it, the chef was standing at her door, ready to cook her a meal. "Mr. Fleming, you're going overboard!" she exclaimed, her warnings falling on deaf ears, as futile as whispering into the wind. And just like that, the chase was on – the tail of a Wife-Chasing Big Shot had begun, turning her life into an unexpected whirlwind romance.

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"Right now, you're the best version of yourself. 'Why?' Because... You're alive." ________________________ Humanity is on the brink of a new era. Freedom is a luxury, one that is becoming scarce, and when faced with it all, does the world need a liberator? Or a person who finds that freedom themself? Karlos Lippe is a young man who's forced by fate to dance to that question. Having his monotonous yet fulfilling life stripped from him, he travels with a silver haired companion to seek out belonging in a tumultous world entering Industrial Revolution. Dotting the lands like stars in the night sky, Luminaries are those who have harnessed the power of constellations, Psyche. Their use of strange powers, Talismans, Catalysts, Alchemy, Ideals, and other magical nonsense creates a web of conflict that entangles the pair and their journey. When that happens, try to follow them. Because at the core of it all, this story is about perspective. So it's up to you to decide how to perceive it.

When the heir to a vast and powerful conglomerate finds himself in the role of a humble, live-in son-in-law, his every action seems baffling, even laughable. Whispers follow him, people wondering, "Why does he act without fear? How does a man with no apparent wealth or influence walk so confidently in a world where hierarchy is everything, and the poor bow to the whims of the rich?" But for those bold—or foolish—enough to challenge him, the truth soon becomes clear: they've gravely underestimated him. Beneath the facade of a lowly son-in-law lies a man of unimaginable power, one who could bring even the mightiest to their knees with a mere word. The world sees a pauper, but in reality, he is the kingmaker, the silent force who moves the pieces behind the scenes. As the powerful Lockwood family plots and schemes, they’re unaware of the storm that’s about to engulf them. And at the center of it all is a man they thought they could ignore—a man who might just be their downfall. In this world of betrayal, ambition, and hidden strength, will he finally reveal who he truly is, or will he let them continue to underestimate him... until it’s too late?

Once the sole grandmaster of his era, renowned as the legendary monster of his time, old man Eldred Arnold went to investigate the mysterious deaths of several of his old master friends. Venturing deeper into the jungle than anyone had ever dared, Eldred stumbled upon a mysterious crack between two ancient trees that not even he could fathom, upon suspecting that it had something to do with his friend's death, the old man found himself in an entirely different world—one where people wielded magic and powerful artifacts in their struggle for authority and dominance. Follow old man Eldred Arnold while using the Book of Immortality. As he ventures into an unfamiliar world, he sets out to collect the Seven Godly Books, each holding immense power. With each book he acquires, Eldred grows stronger, stepping closer to achieving his ultimate goal: immortality. “This is the fate of the strong. And fate had chosen me to be strong.” "So what if I have to kill all opposing forces, if it's for a never-dying soul and body, then so be it," Eldred Arnold sneered as he looked at a hundred tier 3 late-stage mages, his eyes flashing with a sinister gaze. NO ROMANCE AND HAREM! ------------------------------------------------- --------------------Rewards-------------------- 50 Power Stones= 1 Bonus Chapter 10 Golden Tickets = 1 Bonus Chapter

Ryan James is a monster hunter with a dark secret, in this horror action adventure comedy set in a world where the government regulates monster hunting

Kian Solis, an ordinary young man from the quiet town of Veldar, has always felt a strange sense of longing for something beyond the life he knows. Living a simple existence as a blacksmith's apprentice, he is content but not fulfilled, always haunted by the feeling that he is meant for something more. One night, while walking a secluded path on the edge of town, Kian discovers an ancient, mysterious book buried beneath the roots of an old tree. When he touches it, he is suddenly transported to a fantastical world—Doria, a realm of magic, strange creatures, and unknown dangers. The book, still in his hands, pulses with an otherworldly power, and he is told by a mysterious voice that he has been chosen for a greater purpose in this new world. As Kian navigates this unfamiliar realm, he is pursued by dark forces and must uncover the truth behind his summoning. The world of Doria is full of secrets, and Kian soon learns that the book he found is linked to an ancient prophecy, one that could determine the fate of the entire world. With new allies, dangerous enemies, and a destiny he doesn’t fully understand, Kian’s journey will test his courage, his resolve, and his very identity as he faces a power that could either save or destroy Doria.

"You look hideous! You're not even attractive in my eyes!" It was the last sentence that Jiang Yanxu said to his ex-wife, Yan An. He never thought that this was the beginning of regret. His entire life was spent having fun, having an affair with his ex-boyfriend, and doing business. Yan An wasn't on the list. Jiang Yanxu even neglected him for five years and preferred to spend his money on someone else after their wedding day. Living as a husband who never provided for his wife, Jiang Yanxu's life was doomed! On the day after their divorce, he thought that he would live merrily with his ex-boyfriend whom he always adored. However, who would have thought? He was framed so ended up in prison. He was even exiled from his own family! After breaking someone's heart who truly loved him, agonizing made him realize that his ex-wife was the only person who had pure feelings for him. However, luckiness seemed still to be on the side of someone like him. When he woke up, it was when he had just filed for divorce from his ex-wife. He thought he would never waste this chance! "Yan An, I know I was wrong, let's make up." Yan An, "...." --------------------------- Cover: my original art (Maoyu) - Seme protagonist. - Slowburn - Stupid things alert (kinda) This book is not perfect grammatically. But, I'll do my best. Well, if you are looking for a book with good grammar, this book is not for you. There are a lot of flaws in the writing. Don't hesitate to correct it if you find any errors. That will be very helpful. I hope you guys enjoy it. ^^ UPDATE When I CAN. ~>_

Get ready for a thrilling story about Kyle and Sara, two daring vigilantes with a secret passion for each other, concealed beneath their double lives in the rainy city of Seattle. On their latest mission to find a missing girl, they inadvertently stumble upon a dangerous human trafficking ring. As they dig deeper, they realize they're in over their heads. Their secret activities catch the attention of the mysterious group, putting their safety and hidden identities at risk for the first time. Will they manage to uncover and expose their powerful enemy before their own identities are revealed?

Kim Jiho hides himself among the pages of the books he loves. As a quiet and reserved Literature student, he avoids the spotlight and finds solace in the written word. Yoo Seungmin, on the other hand, is everything Jiho is not—charismatic, bold, and always the center of attention as a Theater major. Yet, behind Seungmin’s playful smile lies a vulnerability he keeps well-hidden. When an interdisciplinary project forces their paths to cross, their worlds collide in ways neither expected. Jiho’s cautious, methodical nature clashes with Seungmin’s chaotic charm, but as they work together, something deeper begins to stir—feelings they both struggle to understand. However, their growing connection faces threats from every direction. Junwoo, Seungmin’s ambitious rival, is determined to exploit their weaknesses for his gain, while Eunji, a ghost from Seungmin’s past, reappears with secrets and motives that could unravel everything. Caught between the silence of Jiho’s world and the noise of Seungmin’s stage, the two must navigate not only external obstacles but also their own fears and insecurities. In a story where words and performances can deceive, the truth they uncover about each other—and themselves—might change their lives forever.

"Kiss me," I pleaded needing her more right now than I have ever needed anything in my life. Zora gets close to me and I hold my breath preparing for her to give into my desires. "No, not until you get an answer right," she says and then she backs away leaving me aching for her touch. ••••• Zora Brown is a freshman at the University of Vermont, attending on an academic scholarship with dreams of excelling in hockey. Between her classes, tutoring, and working at the campus library, she's doing everything she can to stay on top. But one thing dominates her mind-becoming the next team captain. Reya Jones, a junior who lives and breathes hockey, isn't about to let Zora take her spot. She's a solid C+ student with no interest in academics, but her position on the team and the captaincy are at risk when her calculus grades start slipping. Desperate, Reya turns to Zora for tutoring, hoping to save her season. Neither of them expected the lines between rivalry and something deeper to blur. Reya only meant to save her grades. She didn't mean to fall for the competition.

There was a 4 Books full of magical Powers and it's looking for the right holder. The books have a name, the first book "Chronicles of power" this book is the most powerful which manipulate and controls all the elements like fire, wind, earth, water. Second book "Chronicles of destiny" the Power of this book can foresee the future and the destiny of the individual and events or the happenings of the future. Third book "Chronicles of Unity" this book is a forming with a deep connections of the mystical beings and enhancing their strenght and knowledge. Fourth book "Chronicles of legacy" the last book focuses on achieving a harmonious control over the balance of Light and Darkness. But... This book is dangerous, if the holder of this book having a bad desire, the book will turn into a Darkness which controls all the monsters. And if the holder is having a good desire then the world will be at peace....but unfortunately there's a lot of people wanted to snatch the book for a bad desire which leads to a ruin of peace. The keeper of the 4 books want to find the right holder and the keeper is going to the kingdom of Aurelia to find the holders. The Aurelia kingdom is the widest kingdom compared to any other kingdom.

In the far future, humanity, through the discovery of an ancient source of knowledge: the Hollow Stars, came to find that they were not alone in the universe. Meeting other races of intelligent life as they were introduced into the galactic federation, they gained both the protection and aid of those that lead it: the Silver Council. Now part of the Silver Council, humanity and its worlds remain guarded by their most capable. The Enforcers work to maintain peace in worlds, while the Blades seek out crime throughout the galaxy. Though the questions humankind has continued to ask having only grown since meeting the council: who are the Silver Council, what are the Hollow Stars and why is it that all who join the ranks of their guardians never return the same?

back! [Warning: Mature content ]. #rated 18 Bae has lived her life in a web of lies. Adopted by the Frankford family, one of the wealthiest in the country, she was initially cherished by Silva Frankford, who saw in Bae the daughter she could never have. For a time, Silva adored Bae, fulfilling her desire for a female child. However, when another girl named Penny was adopted, Bae was cast aside. Silva's affection shifted entirely to Penny, and Bae was neglected, eventually relegated to a separate house behind the main estate. The maids mistreated her, mocking her daily until a traumatic incident between Bae and Penny caused Bae to lose her memory. Years later, Bae turns 18 and has grown into a young lady, though she remains mistreated. Life changes again when Zanier Frankford, the current head of his father’s business empire and the first grandson of the Frankford family, returns from overseas to visit his mother Latina, and grandparents. The real drama begins as Bae, Penny, and Zanier become embroiled in a complex relationship. Zanier’s family pressures him to have an heir, as his grandparents long to see their great-grandchild before they pass away. Naïve and uneducated, Bae finds herself drawn to Zanier, a sudden light in her otherwise dark life. Yet his intentions are far from pure—Zanier only needs one thing from her: a child to fulfill his grandparents' wishes. Thus, the Frankford family’s drama unfolds, filled with plots, romance, realizations, and the complex dynamics of Bae’s relationship with Zanier. A few years later coming back to the Frankford family, but wait why now that she back is when the Frankford family is being nice to her even though she’s aware they were against her previously? And better yet who is this kid that’s calling her aunty, clingy to her, and looks exactly like her old lover zanier? Better yet will she and Zanier ever be together again amidst the plot in their family and also couple with bae losing interest in romantic life after Zanier's deep scare carve in her heart? Stay tuned to find out [looking for weak to strong fl, plotting, face slapping, messy family and age gap relationships, and more drama ahead? welcome to the substitute: getting chased.] Disclaimer; this art isn't mine. And slight explicit content. Real r18( been warned, enter at your own risk.) ** add to collections and support thanks.*

50 plus years after the events of the deathly hallows, Angus Potter a descendent of Harry Potter is an American now living in Fort Worth Texas. He has retired from his military service in the magical world and is living as a Rancher and magic weapons smith. That all comes to an end one fateful night he hears loud banging at the front door of house.

Faced with family problems…Ethan meets someone who shares the similar problems, encountering jasmine and falling in love with her. but would she share the same feelings?

A story about James, and the world around him. He just got out of the public bathroom. What will happen next?

Time often can slip through ones hands if not careful, within the tower time means nearly nothing for those at the top and for those born of high grade species. When he is summoned inside the tower he doesn't panic like most but his future is in for a upheaval as he changes the very foundation of everything once believed through his refusal to be anything less then the best even as who he himself is slips from his mind.

This is a crossover story from The Sunny Series (Played Me Liked a Fool & Beside The Mirror), Under The Sunset: Case 1 (Secret Team Investigation Series) and I'm Going Back To Venice (Unity Series). On a fine day, 4 people were missing. Venice hacker from Indonesia and, Baron hacker from an unknown country made a system called Nigh Baron but when they went missing the system is waiting to crash. In another situation, Michael Bryan Kang, a Director of the The Chicago Tower has been missing for 3 days after he found out that his sister knew about his past with the FBI. Also, Joe aka Sok-ji Kim, an actor from South Korea who is one of the agents of the Joint Special Force Team is missing in Los Angeles when he pursues some cases there. Other people with different cultures, different nations and different agencies are gathering to solve the mystery of what happened with 4 people who have been missing and some cases that arrived in their hands. Can they finish it? Can they get out of that situation without any scars? English is not my first language, but I wanna make this story with English. I'm sorry if I made mistake.

(MATURE CONTENT) A Villainess, they called her. A killer. A psychopath. A demon. Mentally unstable, and a crazy bitch. Well, they were right about the crazy part but it wasn't exactly the kind of crazy they were thinking of. Though so many crimes were pinned on her back, she was innocent of all but she proudly wore the label of being a villainess. But in front of the one whom she loved, she was defenseless and could only shudder with the sheer thought of him inflicting pleasure through his supposed 'suffering'. "Valerie, Valerie, Valerie. Do you know why I keep chasing you?" Valerie looked at this man in front of her with no vivid emotion on her face and she sighed. "What do you want, Max?" "It's not a 'what', Valerie. It's a 'who'." He took a lock of her hair and kissed it. "I want you and I will chase you down and make you suffer more than you made me suffer." "And when do you plan to make me 'suffer'?" Valerie asked, showing no hint of fear as she folded her arms. Max's lips curled up in a smirk and he said, "It's up to you, princess." Valerie, the heiress of the Ross group, the second-largest corporation in the country, had a bad reputation for being a villainess. Called a villainess by choice and was thus a villainess as clean as a slate. Attempts on her life were made. Crimes were pinned on her back. It was already getting out of hand and what she was fighting for was being threatened, so she decided to lay low. She decided to take a vacation. But even then she could not enjoy her 'vacation' in peace. 'He' was following her! They had a past, back in highschool. Now, he was the representative of the Stewart group, the leading corporation in the country. "You can't escape my clutches, Valerie Ross! I will chase you to the ends of the Earth if need be. Even to the depths of hell!" Unable to ignore him or the feelings hidden in her heart, she decided to confront him. Bind him to herself and use him as a pawn in her game of revenge chess. But that was until, he decided to make her 'suffer'. Yeah, she would gladly enjoy the feeling of suffering in his hands. Because... he was the only one she loved and would ever love. ******** Before you read, know that both MC's have a bit of loose screws in there heads. I'm being literal. Read and you'll find out what I'm talking about. They need help. But in the quest for revenge, no one can be completely sane, I guess. Anyway, just read on. I hope you enjoy it. ********** please check out my completed work, I Am An Illegitimate Child With A Legitimate Reason For Revenge And my latest book on apocalypse, The Fate Of The World Is In My Hands, But All I Want To Do Is Eat! yeah, the title is freaky. Hope u like it too

Li Wei, a low-ranking hunter working at a famous ancient library in the city center, accidentally discovers a mysterious System Window that allows him to enter the storybooks within the library. When he gets pulled into a book about a dangerous world of sects and cultivation, Li Wei must survive and complete the missions given by the system in order to return to the real world. With the help of the system, which provides side quests and random rewards, Li Wei must use his wits and courage to survive in this new world, while hoping to grow stronger and gain a deeper understanding of the mysterious power he possesses.