Caught Off Guard Synonym

Most would expect the daughter of the king of one of the four strongest nations in the Realm of the Angels to enjoy great luxury and power. While her Father may enjoy those things, that isn't the case for Rosemary. The hated daughter only manages to attract disdain from others in the royal court despite her gentle and kind nature. Rosemary was born with a weak body, preventing her from living up to the ideals of her father and his court. Such environment pushes Rose to attempting to end it all. But she is unable to do so as she recalls her older brother's love for her. As she drowns, she cries out for help. But no one is around. No one but a certain handsome man with eyes as cold as her father's.

Li Xing, a man who reached the epitome of power and became known as the one king. One day as he was passing by the Fallen Tear river, he meets a woman–Ruan Qing, a daring girl that falls for Li Xing at first sight. (Been watching a lot of Cdrama's)

The Crown Prince of the Capital brought a woman back home, hiding her from sight and pampering her to the skies. Rumor has it she's just a bumpkin from the countryside, pretty but utterly useless. Capital city buzzes: Just a vase rising through beauty alone. When the college entrance examination results are released, why is the name of the national top scorer that very 'vase'? At the gathering for the Association of Painters' new apprentices, why is she standing next to the Chairman? ... As various disguises are unveiled, everyone is silenced, wishing they could hide. Who the hell said she was just a vase? Stand up! A certain lady, bullied, covers her hands and cries in pain. Lord Chen comforts her: My lovely wife is so beautiful and moving, why would you bully her? People, with anger they dare not express, cover their faces. Please make it clear, who is the one being bullied!

Pretty much what the title said. Expect: Strong Protagonist, Smart MC, Harem, Nobles/Royals, Flash Fantasy

A world with magic, mythical creatures, mystical herbs, labyrinths, and treasures. A world where the strongest adventurers get to be the ones to enjoy fame and riches. A world where various rankings decide your worth. This is the world where Shye Crowley and his sister were born. As the children of two fairly known diamond-ranked adventurers, Shye and his sister, Maia, enjoyed a prosperous lifestyle. Unfortunately, after departing for a mithril-ranked quest in hopes of ranking up, their parents couldn’t return. Years passed and life went downhill fast for the siblings. Fortunately, a fateful encounter bestows him a system that could change their fate.

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"You," Augustine began, his voice firm and direct. "I'm making you an offer: we get married, immediately. This isn't a request, it's a demand." Augustine's uttered with a piercing gaze, his words a blunt instrument wielded with precision. Charles scoffed. “What type of bullshit is that?” He fired back. *** Augustine Wales is a cold CEO who is known as the most successful and influential business man in Country H. His name alone commanded respect, his steely gaze and cold demeanor strike fear into even the most hardened of hearts. He was a man of few words, each syllable weighted with the power of his position. On the eve of Augustine Wales 29th birthday, he received an unexpected call from his family, their demands clear and uncompromising: find a spouse, or forfeit your stake in the family's vast wealth and influence. In that very moment after receiving the phone call, the gaze of Augustine fell upon a young man named Charles Donald and without thinking twice, Augustine immediately made a proposal to Charles, but was met with a swift rejection. Augustine's proposal was rooted in desperation but little did he know that fate was drawing him toward a future he never could have predicted. "What will happen when Augustine Wales, the powerful CEO, finds himself unexpectedly falling for Charles Donald, a humble cleaner in his office?" "When Charles' deadly secrets rise to the surface, will their fragile bond shatter, or will their love prove strong enough to weather the storm?"

Han Su-Yeong, une jeune femme très timide, va trouver un livre étrange et le ramener. Elle va alors entrer dans l'univers de ce livre et tenter de sauver Min-Seo, son personnage favoris, mais tout ne se passera pas comme prévu.

Leo Lee Subaru, the youngest S.W.A.T. recruit at 18, left at 21 to become a security guard. While working, he accidentally entered the VIP room and caught Eris Ar changing. Seeking revenge, she humiliated him with a harrowing car ride. After walking for hours, Leo returned home, only to be evicted. His former supervisor then offered him a lifeline: become the bodyguard for the Dorris Argua Group CEO's daughter, both in reality and the VRMMORPG. Unbeknownst to Leo, his new client was none other than...

Historia del pasado de Rhys Windsor, en la que se cuenta su adolescencia, navegando por los altibajos de su vida cotidiana mientras teje vínculos con amigos y familiares. Encontrando el amor en Lara Harch, entre una mezcla de emociones halladas y desafíos inesperados, viéndose obligado a enfrentar su identidad y tomar decisiones que moldearán su futuro de manera irreversible. Hasta que al final llega ese día en el cual su vida sacude, desencadenando ese punto de inflexión que redefine su destino... Ese destino, que quizás lo separe de Lara para siempre.

The sun was setting over the bustling streets of New York City, casting a warm orange glow over the crowded sidewalks. Amidst the chaos, two strangers crossed paths in a fleeting moment that would change the course of their lives forever. Samantha, a bright-eyed and ambitious young woman, was rushing to meet a friend for dinner. Her heels clicked against the pavement as she dodged pedestrians and hailed a taxi. Jude, a charming and introspective artist, stood on the corner, lost in thought. His eyes were fixed on a nearby street performer, mesmerized by the beauty of the music. As Samantha rushed past, her purse slipped from her shoulder, spilling its contents onto the sidewalk. Jude, caught off guard, instinctively reached out to help. Their hands touched, and a spark of electricity ran through both of them. They exchanged a brief, shy smile before Samantha hurried away, leaving Jude wondering if he would ever see her again. Little did they know, their lives were about to become forever intertwined.

When Amanda is forced to accept Travis as her shadow—a rugged, ex-monk turned bodyguard hired by her controlling father—her world of freedom and privilege is upended. To Travis, Amanda is everything he despises: reckless, privileged, and fiercely independent. But Amanda has her own reasons for testing his patience and breaking her father’s rules. Each act of defiance only tightens the guardrails around her life, making Travis’s presence an infuriating reminder of the pact they’re both bound to uphold. Set against the backdrop of her family’s sprawling estate, where secrets loom in every corner, Amanda’s battle for independence collides with Travis’s strict sense of duty. Their hostility becomes a game of wills, each sparking emotions they never intended—fierce anger that simmers into something neither of them can ignore. As Amanda chips away at Travis’s hardened exterior, she begins to unravel his past, igniting a tension that becomes more charged with every guarded glance and unspoken word. But some boundaries aren’t meant to be crossed. And as Amanda gets closer to the truth of her father’s hidden agenda, she realizes she’s not the only one risking everything to escape her family’s grip. Travis’s loyalties, once unshakable, begin to blur in the heat of their connection—a passion that threatens to unravel the lies they’re both entangled in. Guarded Ties: Where hatred meets desire, and loyalty holds secrets that could destroy them both.

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Kayla Montgomery is a 21-year-old firebrand, a woman with a razor-sharp mind and a heart as independent as they come. After years of fighting her way through the art world, she’s finally creating out a name for herself as an up-and-coming painter. She doesn’t need anyone, especially not a man, to tell her how to live her life. But all of that changes when she becomes the target of a powerful criminal organization after an art theft goes wrong. Enter Jeff Winters. A 27-year-old, 6’2” ex-special forces bodyguard who’s as formidable as he is captivating. Dominant, controlled, and relentless, Jeff doesn’t do emotions ,especially not with someone like Kayla, whose fierce independence drives him insane. Tasked with keeping her safe, Jeff is supposed to be her protector, not her lover, but everything about her calls to him in ways he’s not prepared for. From the moment they meet, sparks fly. Kayla resents his presence, treating him like a glorified babysitter, while Jeff can’t help but want to break through her walls. Every heated glance, every smoldering touch, intensifies their undeniable chemistry. The tension between them is thick, magnetic, but neither of them is willing to give in. But when an explosive night of passion forces them to confront their desires, everything changes. Kayla’s walls crack, revealing a vulnerability she’s never shown before. And Jeff? He’s caught between his unyielding need to protect her and his overpowering desire to claim her. As they are drawn deeper into a world of danger and desire, Kayla and Jeff must navigate the fine line between love and obsession. Will they find a way to surrender to their passion, or will their own fears and secrets tear them apart?

As a special forces soldier recently returned to the city, I've applied to become the dormitory's security guard. I'm skilled at battling enemies on the front lines, but how should I deal with so many students? Yet, in the city, strength always prevails!

The Hero's Ritual: a deadly contest where one hundred candidates vie for the title of Hero. In this brutal game of survival, where only the strong live and the weak are destined to perish, a young boy without any talent for battle manages to survive by a mind sharper than any sword. Upon learning that he has been chosen as the Hero, he naively believes that his life will finally see a glimmer of hope. But what awaits him is far from a Hero’s glorious future. 'You… must die here.' Before his journey as a Hero can even begin, his beloved childhood friend pushes him off a cliff. All that awaits him now… is the abyss. This is not the story of a Hero's triumph. It's merely the desperate cries of a fallen one. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/SouloftheLoveWarriors

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From the moment they met, Nia and Logan couldn't stand each other. Logan despised her for her ignorance of his status, his family, and his friends. Meanwhile, Nia found Logan’s arrogance and pride insufferable. When Nia earns a scholarship to Logan’s prestigious school as a reward for returning his mother’s lost handbag, their animosity deepens. Logan, furious at her refusal to reject the offer, vows to make her school life a nightmare through relentless bullying. But when Jared enters the picture, the tension between Nia and Logan takes an unexpected turn. Beneath the layers of hatred, they begin to uncover an undeniable connection—one far more powerful than either could admit. Forced to live and work together under unforeseen circumstances, Nia and Logan must confront their true feelings. Can love blossom where hate once thrived, or will their pride and stubbornness keep them apart forever?

My first novel yaey (⁠ﾉ⁠◕⁠ヮ⁠◕⁠)⁠ﾉ⁠*⁠.⁠✧ ——— Furan Shi only wanted to be a cutie little princess. That's it. So when he died, nobody missed him. After his family and relatives, the next person to attend his funeral was his homeroom teacher and friends™, his murderer, and then a mysterious red-eyed crow. Said mysterious crow sucked his soul right out and offered him a better life than this. No, he still won't be a cutie princess, but he can be the next best thing after that. He was invited to transmigrate into different realities without any restrictions. It wasn't a Villain system, a Cannon fodder system... it doesn't belong to any category. Just experiencing the worlds should be enough to satisfy it. Furan Shi agreed with one condition. Filter: ‘Animal Characteristics’ System: Are you… sure about this? Furan Shi, pouting: Is that not possible..? System: … you're welcome to do as you like =͟͟͞͞(꒪ᗜ꒪‧̣̥̇) What you'll get: ✓An indecisive (and impulsive) MC ✓Raum ✓Spicy chicken story cards ✓Mother's Eye [Yes, this is a quick transmigration novel.] [Yes, all cutesy cutie pie bc I am sad.] [Yes, the host is always a demihuman, more often than not part animal haha.] [No, the host isn't always an animal demihuman. Could be a stinking goblin if his luck fails him.] [And no, this isn't necessarily about furries. Eh, but I'm open to negotiations.. ╮(. ❛ ᴗ ❛.)╭] [Might have genderbend later on.. not sure..] I do apologize in advance if this is not your cup of tea. I'm trying my best to make this as light-themed and fast-paced as possible for people like me who just wanted to relax, aka not much brain games... not much face slapping.. ehe..

A kind hearted young man–Yan Ming wants to escape the life and death cycles of mortals, however he only jumped from one cage to another as he realizes the dark truth about the cultivation world. (Inspired by Renegade Immortal) 1. Not edited (Might reedit if I finish writing–likely not)

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"It doesn't matter. What matters is the fact that I'm rejecting your proposal," I tell him and he squints at me, looking serious. "It matters to me, Mi Cielo. I will propose to you twice tonight. You will eventually say yes to me. I promise you," he whispers in my ear and saunters away. .... On the night before her wedding, Freya accepts a stranger's marriage proposal. When he interrupts her initial wedding to claim her as his own, Freya realizes that he's just as dangerous as he seems. Caught in his trap, Freya makes a resolution. She must escape from his clutches. Why is Andres bent on keeping her by his side? What are the secrets locked away in Freya's lost memories? When these secrets are unravelled, will she be able to handle the truth? Or will she end up abandoning Andres for the second time, causing his utmost self destruction?

The gates of hell has been opened and with this comes the demons. This issue submerged when the existence of dungeons had come to light. These dungeons helped human beings strengthen their bodies. Some even gained supernatural abilities from venturing into these Netherlands. Everything was normal until one day the barrier preventing these monsters from entering our world broke. Everyone had to protect themselves but one person stood to help battle these monsters. His name was, Crawford.

When Romeo falls in love with Juliana with the intentions of telling her how he feels Charlie his play boy friend falls in love with her unaware of this And Juliana was already in love with both of them

WSA 2025 Entry -------------------------- " The greatest accomplishment in the world is to see your enemy crawling before you and begging for mercy "---- Azrael Nightshade. -------------------------- Thousands of years ago, a cataclysmic event shattered the tranquility of the Bastonia Realm. Enormous fissures opened in the sky, unleashing grotesque creatures known as demons upon the unsuspecting world. Wherever these fiends tread, they left a trail of bloodshed and devastation, transforming vibrant landscapes into desolate wastelands marked by death and despair. Caught off guard by this sudden onslaught, the inhabitants of Bastonia rallied together, drawing upon their collective strength to push back against the demonic horde. However, this fierce resistance came at an unimaginable cost, billions perished, and half of their homeland was lost to the relentless invaders. Fast forward to thousands of years later; the battle against demons continues unabated in Bastonia. In a remote corner of this beleaguered realm, a young boy named Azrael bore witness to an unspeakable tragedy, the slaughter of his entire village and family before his very eyes. This harrowing experience ignited a burning desire for vengeance within him. Determined to avenge his loved ones, Azrael resolved to join the Demon Executioner Guild, the sole organization equipped to combat these monstrous foes. With unwavering resolve, he vowed to eradicate every demon that exists. .

(*NO RAPE*) Kitanna stood still, not worried about the new person; she was worried about herself. The royal guard was shirtless and standing so close to her, with his body pinning hers. She was still trying to get her thoughts straight when she found herself being dragged onto the bed, with the guard on top of her. She raised her hands to push him, but he was faster. He caught both of her hands with one of his and pinned them above her head, using his other free hand to cover her mouth. Kitanna felt blood rush to her cheeks, and the next words she heard sent her world spinning in 3D. "Now, moan, princess..." Those words brushed against her ear, causing the hairs on her neck to stand. ......... Set in historical times, in the ancient kingdom of Morado. A young princess, Kitanna, enjoys life to the fullest, living every day like the princess she is. But after an incident, she is left to only trust herself and her instincts in the palace, which was filled with betrayals and corruption. A guard, who was trained to protect the crown, lived his life peacefully, killing when he was ordered to but never speaking to people around him until he crossed paths with the sassy and clumsy princess. Then everything changed. If you enjoy dark humors, royal romance and betrayals. Then this book is for you.

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