Blossom In Winter

Emily is a bold and beautiful woman who is thrust into the chaotic world of public scrutiny when her relationship with playboy artist Ryan becomes the talk of the town. After a scandalous revelation of her past, Emily flees to Florida, where fate leads her to Nicholas Blanco, a grieving billionaire who unknowingly becomes her father and unwavering support. While Emily rebuilds her life, Ryan is lost without her, only to find himself in a toxic relationship with a manipulative model. Years later, a business collaboration forces Emily and Ryan to face their unresolved feelings, but old wounds and jealousies threaten their second chance at love. As Emily and Ryan navigate the dangers of their past, Emily must confront the heartbreaking loss of her father and the perilous schemes of Ryan’s jealous baby mama. In the end, it’s love, sacrifice, and the promise of a new beginning that brings them together for an unforgettable reunion.

The humble village healer, with grand dreams, through hard work, led the fellow villagers to prosper together!

Volume 3 Forced away from the magical palace that has become home, Umeko embarks on a journey to The Creator of Japan's shrine with hopes of persuading him to come to his son's aid. Meanwhile, the seemingly all-powerful, Dragon King, Ryu, gains more control over the banished moon god's assets as he prepares to take over all the realms. Surrounded by danger and death during her fight to survive in a life that she previously wanted to abandon, does Umeko have what it takes to commit to her vow of saving Tsukiyomi from the ultimate evil trapping him from the inside? ***** WARNING This book contains graphic, adult content that may be triggering for some individuals, including but not limited to: the opposing forces of good and evil, talking to the Creator, manipulation, imprisonment, servitude, inner conflict, demonic possession, murder, sacrifice, self-loathing, de-programming from upbringing, near-death experience, idolization, differences between gods/humans/demons, blurred lines of friendship, betrayal, discussions of universal domination, casual sex, sex addiction, profanity, theft, mind games, same-sex content, psychological thrill, BDSM, humiliation, mention of group sex, abuse of power, wanting/begging to die, aftermath of self harm, talk of suicide, self-sabotage, harem activities/gossip, mention of threesomes/group sex, and drinking. ***** Find out where your donations go by copy & pasting: https://thisangelshine.wixsite.com/angelshine Stay connected to author's works: https://linktr.ee/thisangelshine

The first day of school doesn't go as planned. Nikko is late and he's literally running to school. He's so nervous, and the random guy that laughed at him while rushing through a crossroad, didn't add up to his mood.... *I am not an owner of the cover photo*

How would you feel when you died and saw yourself in the future but this future is not one you wished for even your enemy to wake up to. When Captain Aria, a decorated soldier medic, is killed in battle, she is mysteriously transported to a damaged future, where she must navigate through an apocalypse, she must confront her own mortality, and fight to restore hope in a desperate world. In the year 2024, Captain Aria , a highly skilled and fearless soldier medic was part of an elite special forces unit. During this critical mission, she was fatally wounded and left for dead. However, Aria's death is only the beginning as She was thrown through time and space to the year 2178, where a catastrophic apocalypse has transformed the world into a wasteland. Aria awakens in a harsh, unfamiliar landscape that has been scarred by environmental disasters, nuclear devastation, and mutated insects. The once blue skies is now a toxic haze that reeks of ash and smoke. Aria was determined to survive this apocalypse and as she struggles to survive with her marine skills, she discovers some scattered survivors and someone she held dear. *** Released times are every day. I might release from 1_4 chapters a day so expect to read continuously. hehe ******** NOTE: This book is participating in Cupid Quill October so please your vote, gifts and comments is deeply appreciated

Apocalypse、Rebirth、Explosive hoarding of supplies、Infinite space、Blackening Revenge of Bitch. The world has entered the Ice Age, and the end of the cold ice has arrived, with 95% of humanity on the planet dying! In his previous life, Jack was killed by someone he had helped because of his kindness. Reborn a month before the end of the Cold Ice Age, Jack awakened his spatial ability and began to crazily hoard supplies! Lack of supplies? He emptied a billion of dollar warehouse in a super mall! Are you living comfortably? He built a super safe house that was comparable to a fortress of the end! The end of the day is approaching, and others are frozen into dogs, willing to give up everything for a bite.

"-A thousand years, waiting for the sun to shine on us again. A thousand years, screaming for the gods to take mercy on us. A thousand years, crying for our loved ones to come back to life. A thousand years, of pitying our enemies who suffered the same inhumane human-created disasters due to human greed that knows no bounds." He spoke coldly, choking the lungs of the woman sitting in front of him. The woman who knew nothing, yet, still became a victim of the same disaster he endured for thousands and thousands of years. Her sharp eyebrows that he follows to thin almond-shaped eyes that shone grey with pearls falling from them as if she were a clam endlessly spilling precious jewels with no one to help collect them. However, his mouth still continued to spill the cold truth to her "A thousand years...Waiting to be saved by someone, anyone. How many years can a person hold onto a meaningless life like this? Tell me, Miss Shao. How, in the end, could I have saved my people? Should I have asked them to do the same as me? Cursed to live for eternity being haunted by the ghosts of our past." He smiled ruthlessly while the woman's lips trembled and she wordlessly brushed the tears that escaped her away. "-Force them to witness their loved ones die from either their own hands or mine, their leader. Tell me, exactly what is this life supposed to amount to at the sacrifice of so many others?"

Eli was a boy wandering the vibrant streets of a city, devoid of any memories of his past. Each day brought new adventures as he observed the world around him. Families rushed by, filled with laughter, highlighting his solitude.

After being discharged from the army, Oliver came back home only to find that he did not fit in with society. He could not understand the emotions and rules of it. For a year he lived as a shut-in until Gateway appeared in his apartment. Before he could understand what was happening, his world was flipped upside down [Warning: MC will not be the savior type. if it does not benefit him he will not help. People will be seen as pawns in his game of survival]

Cheng foe a man from earth has a terrible fate and dies. Luckily his soul migrates to the world of martial arts and cultivation. Where strength reigns supreme

We were just friends, but before I knew it, we were in bed together...but all of that change....

After discovering her fiancé’s infidelity, Hailey Kim (Ha-eun) leaves behind her American life to spend Christmas in Seoul, hoping to heal and reconnect with her roots. As she settles in for a quiet holiday season, she’s startled to run into Joon Seo, her former high school bully. To her surprise, Joon has changed in ways she never expected—his once-mischievous charm now layered with a warmth that feels oddly comforting. In the spirit of the season, they cross path, and Hailey finds herself drawn to him, feeling the joy of Christmas with each moment they share. But as memories from their past resurface, she wonders if she can forgive old wounds or if their new connection is just a temporary spark.

“I only want you, Maximus. I already told my parents that I love you and I'm going to marry you. No one else.” Aurora indignantly exclaimed. Max was shaking his head from what he heard. “No. No. You’re not being fair, Aurora.” He felt himself losing his strength as well as any chance to change her mind. Max leaned his body at the back of the single chair, almost sitting on it. He tugged on his necktie, needing some more air. His gaze fell on the ground. He’s powerless against his father. He won’t be able to protect his girlfriend from his family. He didn’t notice that Aurora was already in front of him. He just felt her palm on his cheeks, caressing it gently. He looked up to her. “You’re not fair.” He mumbled weakly. Like a defeated child. She’s rubbing her thumb against his cheeks. “The world’s not fair, Max.” Shaking her head. “It’s never fair.” She commented breathlessly. “You get everything you want.” He ignored her actions. He’d gone numb all over. This girl was too much of everything. Too selfish to even understand how he felt. “No. I don’t have your heart.” Max swatted her hand away and stood up straight. He chuckled at her response and halted. He shook his head as he looked at her straight in the eyes. “You won’t. You don’t even have one.” ************** Aurora Fontalva got everything except the heart of a certain man. She only wants Max. But how can she make him fall for her when he already had someone? He loves his girlfriend. Maximus D’Arco can’t escape his family’s wish for him to marry the only Fontalva heiress. Worse, Aurora even blackmailed him, or his girlfriend would suffer. Why would he fall for someone who doesn’t even care about his feelings? Only his girlfriend does. Is there really a thin line between love and hate? What if the thread breaks?

In a futuristic world where your Genetic Abilities determine your status, Drew Li, a seventeen-year-old orphan living on Planet Kraus, makes his living by working in a soup kitchen at the Star Military Academy Training Base. As a series of events changes his life forever, Drew is given a chance to embark on his path to becoming an Intergalactic Warrior. Follow Drew as he becomes a Legend. WARNING: This is not LitRPG! *No Harems, No Sex Scenes, No Pseudo-Harems, No Truck-kun Isekais, No Isekais! **Lots of references and short chapters. Be warned! ***I do not own the image. ****Unstable Author. (No, I don't drink or do drugs. I'm just high every time a chapter is being written.) I'm a new author who came from another platform. Bear with me here as I’m not a master of English.

follows Li Ya, a young writer, on a transformative journey through the enchanting landscapes of Yining, Xinjiang. When she discovers a hidden realm teeming with magic, she is drawn into a quest to unravel her family's ancient ties to this mystical land. Amidst the breathtaking vistas and mythical creatures, Li Ya grapples with life's profound questions, seeking the meaning of her existence. Her adventure becomes a poignant exploration of identity, purpose, and the harmony between humanity and nature, as she learns that the key to Yining's secrets may also hold the answers to her own soul's longing.

Collette, shifts to London, after getting into her dream university. She is living with her childhood best friend, Thalia, but what she didn't know was that Thalia's brother James lives there too. She hates him, mostly because he hates her. She hasn't spoken to him for the past six years. Is it going to be different seeing him now? Will their forced proximity lead to a love story? Umm if it doesn't why would you even pick this book up? Yup, they are definitely going to fall in love with each other, but there's a lot of setbacks and misunderstandings before that, so read away, to witness their love blossom.

In the arid wastelands of Latin America stands **Solitary Bastion**, a fortress-like prison housing the nation's most dangerous criminals—cartel bosses, gang leaders, and unrepentant killers. In this volatile world of corruption and survival, the rules of morality are as fragile as the lives of those who dare uphold them. After dying in an underground fight, **Robert Viera**, a former boxer, finds himself reincarnated as a prison guard in this treacherous facility. Armed with a mysterious ability to see the full extent of someone's criminal life—and gain power by capturing or eliminating wrongdoers—Robert must navigate a labyrinth of danger, deceit, and deadly alliances. When Robert kills a cartel enforcer in self-defense during a prison riot, he becomes a marked man, targeted by the cartel and betrayed by his corrupt superiors. As conspiracies close in, Robert uncovers that even his warden and colleagues are players in a larger, sinister plot to silence him for good. With no one to trust and enemies lurking in every shadow, Robert must rely on his street smarts, fighting skills, and newfound abilities to survive. But in a place where justice is bought and loyalty is fleeting, will Robert's quest for redemption make him the savior of the prison—or its next victim? **"Shadows in the Bastion"** is a gripping tale of survival, betrayal, and one man's fight to expose the truth in a world where the lines between law and crime blur into darkness.

"I'm just a silly child with an unreachable dream. As a child, I always dreamed of being a Hero, but I went down the wrong path. I now look back at my foolish dream of wanting to be a Hero and saving others. Me, a Hero, what a farce. My sins can never be repented for they were too great." "Hah, don't even get me started on the story about my journey, for it's just a long and painful route to becoming a Diamond." "Power, luxury, worlds we can have all of them, but we can never fully be happy." "Diamond goddess my ass!! What is the use of becoming a powerful being if we can't even Live peacefully?" She turns to look at the child with pink hair and pink eyes. "Would you be interested in knowing who we are?" Iris asked the child. "Yes of course since I'm one too it would be good if I know," Polyra answered shyly and she twisted her hair on her fingertips. "Diamonds were supreme beings that were given to create life and destroy life, also known as world destroyers. They could pass through time and dimensions and create worlds of their own." I said as stars formed around them. "All Diamonds have a Diamond Gem in their body plus we have Diamond-shaped pupils to identify ourselves." "So then are we like cool or something," Polyra asked joyfully. Iris gave her a blank yet sad look, "I wish we were..." "All I know is throughout myself as a Diamond all I've felt was pain, but one thing that keeps me going is to find my sisters." "Diamonds are never free unless we're truly strong, but if we aren't we would be chased for the rest of our days." "What about the rest of the other Diamonds? There must be more people like us, right? Polyra asked nervously. "They're not my problem to deal with," Iris said coldly. "Then why did you save me?" Polyra asked as she stared deep into Iris's lifeless eyes. "Maybe a connection, I don't know." She responded. "Well then Iris if you won't find the rest of the other Diamonds, I will," Polyra stood up proudly. "Hahahaha, fine then have it your way." "Polyra, do you still want to be the Pink Diamond and become my follower?" she asked, stretching out her hand. "How can you also ask such a silly question Iris. You were the one who raised me and I don't care if I become a follower of the Black Diamond Goddess, because you're like a mother to me," she said softly. "Then the whole heavens would hate you dear child. For the Black Diamond shall always be the Diamond to bring calamity, chaos, and evil upon everything…." "And the Diamond war shall begin soon." The cover art isn't mine

In a land of absolute darkness, a young boy found himself alone and afraid, lost in a world where the very earth oozed with rot and despair clung to the air like thick fog. The boy remembers nothing of himself or his past, only his name and a deep, aching sense of loneliness.

Short stories for a quick read!

In a world where survival depends on more than strength, two strangers are bound together by fate—and by a mysterious glowing bracelet that ties their lives to one another. Lila, an ordinary girl struggling to find her place, and Kael, a battle-hardened warrior haunted by his past, awaken in a perilous realm governed by the enigmatic Trial System. To escape, they must face a series of harrowing challenges designed to break their bodies, minds, and spirits. As they navigate the trials, Lila and Kael are forced to confront their deepest fears, hidden truths, and unspoken vulnerabilities. Each trial pushes them closer together—and to the brink of despair—as they sacrifice what they hold dear and learn the power of trust, unity, and leadership. But as the bond between them grows, so does the danger, for the trials are not merely tests of survival—they are tests of the soul. When faced with the ultimate question of what they are willing to lose to save each other, will Lila and Kael find the strength to overcome the darkness within—and without? Or will the trials shatter them, leaving their bond, and their chance at freedom, in ruins? "The Trial of Unity" is a gripping tale of resilience, sacrifice, and the power of human connection, set in a fantastical world where every choice has a cost—and every bond has a purpose.

In a world of opulence and treachery, Seo-yeon is torn between two powerful men: for example, the rather enigmatic Joon-woo and, the other hand, frisky and self-sufficing Hyun-soo. when secrets are revealed and people change their allegiances, Seo-yeon needs to play the game and understand who she should pursue and whose man she should steal. is she going to emerge unscathed with all these upheavals or will she sink in the pools of her conflicts?

The story is set in a post-apocalyptic world devastated by nuclear warfare, leaving it in an endless nuclear winter. Humanity’s once-thriving cities have been reduced to desolate ruins, blanketed in snow and ice, with resources scarce and dangers lurking around every corner. The remnants of humanity are scattered, struggling to survive against harsh weather, mutant creatures, rogue agents, and hostile factions and much more. Dr. Elizabeth Kane, through her brilliance, has found an solution, bringing players from a different dimension planet to help her goals. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Author notes: - Dropped, currently working on a new novel. - As inexperienced as I am and not being a native english speaker, I'd expect my novel is rather hard to read, and likely because i wanted everything cinematic-and-movie-like experience for every readers despite that, sorry for the inconvenience. - Average words per chapter is 2000~ or higher, on my mood and the amount of content i wanna add. And note that the agents etc is inspired and not entirely accurate to the original thing.

After his abusive stepmother burns his novels, writer Zhen Wo takes his own life—only to wake in a world where women don’t exist. Claimed by the powerful warrior Wei Xiaotian of the Meilan Sect, he must navigate a new life as Yu Hengtian. But is their bond true love—or a dangerous fate?

Souta 'Sou' Citrine was born in a tiny town in southern Astoria. An energetic youth, he spends his days with his friends, coming up with new adventures and looking at the bright blue skies from the hills overlooking town. Those peaceful days begin to unravel the day he saves a young man running for his life. This chance meeting draws the once happy-go-lucky boy into a power struggle he never expected to be involved in. What he once thought to be a sleepy village proves to be so much more.

She married into Dahe Village, and her husband and Chen Xiaolong's parents are good friends who work in the same coal mine. However, shortly after getting married, an accident occurred in the coal mine and all of them died.

Ayunda Saraswati was once Aleya, an independent woman in the modern world, a corporate worker with no family or close friends. She lived a life devoid of warmth, never knowing love or attachment. Until one fateful accident claimed her life, leaving her lost in the void between worlds. Reborn in the majestic Majapahit Kingdom, Ayunda wakes up in a new life, as the 10-year-old daughter of a minor minister in the royal court. The world around her seems eerily familiar, echoing the ancient dramas she had once watched. But this is no longer the life she once knew. Here, in a world of kings, warriors, and politics, Ayunda faces an unexpected challenge: she now has a family—a dignified father, a loving mother, and a handsome brother. For the first time, she finds the warmth and care she never had in her previous life. As Ayunda recovers from a feverish illness in the quiet seclusion of her family’s courtyard, she begins to adjust to her new life, free from the burdens of the court. But she cannot forget her past life and the lessons learned from her lonely existence. She does not seek the kingdom’s destiny or its politics; all she hopes for now is to live peacefully with the family that loves her, and perhaps, experience the affection and connection she never had before. However, the kingdom’s fate is not so easily ignored. And Ayunda’s newfound family, including the handsome Crown Prince Rajendra Wijaya, may be the key to a future far different from what she ever imagined. Disclaimer: This is a work of pure fiction. Any resemblance to actual events, persons, or places is purely coincidental.

A short story about finding love.