Tangled Ever After

Zara's eyes were glued to Xavier's bare chest, unable to look away. The sculpted muscles, the deep V-line, the way his sweatpants hung low on his hips—she couldn't help but be captivated. It was as if her brain had short-circuited, and all logic had left her. She moved a step closer, almost unconsciously, her hand lifting as if to touch his chest. Before her fingers could make contact, Xavier's quick reflexes caught her wrist. His grip was firm, but not harsh, and he raised an eyebrow, looking at her with an amused expression. "What do you think you're doing?" he asked, his voice low but laced with a hint of teasing. Zara, startled but determined not to show weakness, scratched the back of her head awkwardly, trying to save face. "What do you mean? Why are you walking around shirtless?" she countered, trying to shift the focus off herself. Xavier's smirk deepened, his dark eyes glinting with mischief. "I'm not the one sneaking around in other people's rooms, Zara. You're the one who barged in here." Zara blinked, her mind scrambling to find an excuse. "Oh, right," she muttered, still not sure how to explain her behavior. She gave him a sheepish grin, but her eyes darted back to his chest, trying to look casual. "I was just… looking for something," she said, her words trailing off as she tried to think of a better lie. Xavier didn't buy it for a second. Slowly, he took a step forward, closing the distance between them. Zara instinctively took a step back, but Xavier followed, not giving her any space to escape. Her heart raced as she backed up again, trying to keep some distance between them, but Xavier wasn't making it easy. "Trying to run away now?" Xavier teased, his voice laced with playful challenge. He moved another step forward, and Zara continued retreating, her back now against the wall. Her breath hitched as she realized she had nowhere else to go. "I wasn't trying to run away," Zara said quickly, her voice a little too high-pitched. "Just, you know, I… I don't want to intrude. I just—"  But Xavier wasn't interested in her stammering excuses. His gaze remained locked on her, and as he stepped closer, his hand that had caught her wrist slowly slid down to her fingers, brushing against her skin. The gentle touch sent an unexpected shiver down her spine. Zara's heart hammered in her chest, and she took another step back, this time bumping into the wall with a soft thud. She couldn't help but feel the heat building between them, the tension so thick it was almost palpable. Xavier, now mere inches from her, tilted his head, his lips curling into a playful grin. "I think you're lying," he murmured, his voice soft, but full of mischief. "You were trying to touch my chest, weren't you?" Zara's face flushed with heat, and she tried to push back against him, but it was like trying to move a mountain. She cleared her throat, trying to recover some of her composure. "Maybe I was," she admitted, her voice low. "But, um… so what? It's not like you're making it easy to ignore." Xavier's grin widened as he leaned even closer, his body just inches away from hers. The closeness was overwhelming, and Zara's mind started to spin. She could feel the heat radiating off his chest, and she had to fight the urge to reach up and touch it again. "Is that so?" Xavier whispered, his breath warm against her ear. He placed his hand on the wall beside her head, trapping her in place as he stared down at her with a wicked gleam in his eyes. "You sure about that?".

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Isamu is a senior high schooler in Nagano Prefecture Kiso High School. He had no goals for his future, care what college he'd go to. None of it would matter as a zombie apocalypse breaks out and everything becomes about survival. Isamu's manipulative and strategic nature becomes key to his survival and those around him. Authors side note: I may not release a chapter daily, doesn't mean I dropped the book. Good books take time, not to tune my own horn but it's true. I'll release a minimum of 4 times a week cause life makes me busy. Also, 36k words before locked chapters, might seem early but that's where it will strike best. Thank you for understanding. #darkcomedy #psychological #strategy #zombies #survival

--- **AFTER BOOK** *Karya Luciel Veronica* "Kata-kata adalah arwah, dan buku ini adalah pusara bagi yang tak bisa melarikan diri." Di balik jendela kaca yang retak, matahari senja terjerat debu, merayapi rak-rak buku yang berdiri seperti makam bisu. Perpustakaan itu, sunyi dan terlupakan, menyerupai rongga dada tua yang hanya berisi bisikan-bisikan waktu. Di lorong terkelamnya, tersembunyi sebuah buku—tak bernama, tak bernyawa, namun tetap berbisik. Alea tak pernah mencari buku itu. Ia bahkan tak seharusnya ada di sana—di tengah udara dingin yang menggigit kulit seperti gigi hantu, di bawah cahaya lampu yang berkedip seakan ketakutan. Tapi ketika tangannya menyentuh sampulnya yang dingin, seolah-olah buku itu bernafas di genggamannya, halaman-halamannya mulai bergerak. Namanya terukir di tinta hitam yang berdenyut seperti nadi: “Alea S., nafasnya berhenti di bawah cahaya yang pecah.” Teks itu menulis kematiannya—pelan, penuh kenikmatan, seolah mencari makan untuk kepuasan

Keira lived her life for 28 times already as she is a transmigrator who knows the whole plotline but always end up dying in different ways on the day she reached the age of 30, no matter how and what. In current plotline, she was supposed to be a villainess who will be sentenced to lifetime imprisonment and died at the age of 20 for an unknown reason, but this plotline seems strange as she did not transmigrate like the usual where she is a month-year old, rather she transmigrates when the villainess, Mariam Celeste, is 18 years old. To prevent the imprisonment and death of Mariam, she decided to jump to another plotline where the side characters were introduced, and that is when she was able to live for 6 years as a renowned Exorcist. Will she be able to prevent her certain death this time and be freed from the loops of these various plotlines or will she end up dying again and jump to another plotline?

We’ve all read love stories. Heck, we all wished we could live in a love story. These beautiful literatures of romance have always had a certain defined flow to them that we’ve become accustomed to, a flow that rattles the kaleidoscope of butterflies within our stomachs.. There is always a meeting, gentle and warm… the falling in love, fiery and exciting.. the falling out of love, sad and heart wrenching… and the happily ever after, beautiful and seemingly forever… Oh how we love the beautiful things romance stories being us; the first kiss, the first ‘I love you’ and not to mention, the ‘forever’… But what about the events that come after that? What about the post ‘happily ever after’ struggles that people in love face but never speak of? What about the loneliness, the doubt, the lies, the boredom… …the possibility of INFIDELITY…. This is an internal monologue of a story, narrated from the perspective of a man struggling with the challenges a failing marriage brings with it, and of course, also told from the perspective.. of HER.

Happy Ever After Midnight is what would happen if a fairy tale was written for and by the LGBTQ+ community. It tells the story of a fairy godmother whose latest assigned princess is proving more complicated than planned.

Amara Rosendell, the last daughter of a once-proud noble family, is forced into a marriage with Kael Vyren, a knight of humble birth who has risen to prominence through sheer grit and ambition. For Amara, the union is a lifeline to salvage her family’s crumbling legacy; for Kael, it is a calculated step in his quiet quest for revenge against the aristocracy that once betrayed him. Thrust into a world of duty, intrigue, and simmering resentment, Amara and Kael struggle to find common ground. Their marriage begins as a cold arrangement, fraught with misunderstandings and the shadow of Kael’s hidden agenda. Yet, as they face treacherous political schemes, lurking enemies, and the secrets of their intertwined pasts, their tentative partnership begins to deepen into something neither of them expected. Amara, initially a pawn in her father’s schemes, must uncover her own strength and navigate the complexities of a world that seeks to strip her of agency. Kael, hardened by years of betrayal, finds his walls beginning to crumble as he is drawn to Amara’s quiet resilience. Together, they must confront their fears, betrayals, and the ghosts of their pasts, or risk losing not only their newfound love but also their lives. Set against a backdrop of court intrigue and societal upheaval, "Fate's Tangled Threads" is a sweeping tale of redemption, resilience, and the power of love to heal even the deepest wounds. When duty collides with desire, can two people from different worlds find a way to rewrite their fates? Or will the threads of the past bind them forever in a web of tragedy? --- This synopsis captures the central themes of romance, betrayal, and personal growth while highlighting the stakes and the evolving relationship between Amara and Kael. Let me know if you'd like to adjust the tone or focus on specific elements!

This Story Will Followed Two Protagonist Called Shina, Kina And Hitoshi, Choga That Will Be Discovered Furthurer Into The Kama School Highschooler, And Other Places. They Will Be Finding An Puzzle Trought Out Their Advanture, Romance, And Funny Story, Dont Worry The Horror Element Is Still There, The Quoted here. "Trust On Yourself And You will be People or Someone You wanted" There will Be More Book In Future That Lored into The Story, The Story Will Be Continuesly And Even Chained To Other So You will Be Know What Happening in The Story. So Stay Tune in My Novel, I Will aplouded it Full Chapter. -Author: Kurnaun -illustrator: Navilhivil

In the heart-wrenching tale "After Nine Lives," Vanya's existence is a never-ending cycle of birth, suffering, and rebirth. Born as the illegitimate child of a mistress, Vanya's life is forever marred by the cruel fate that awaits her. Orphaned at a tender age, Vanya is forced into a loveless engagement with a wealthy and ruthless man. Desperate to escape the shackles of this arranged marriage, Vanya flees to marry the love of her life. For a brief moment, she tastes happiness, but it's short-lived. Her husband's brutal nature is revealed, and Vanya's life becomes a living hell. Her grandmother's tragic death at his hands, coupled with her stepsister's cruel betrayal, leaves Vanya shattered. The memories of her husband's sadistic smile and her stepsister's smug face are forever etched in her mind. Yet, fate grants Vanya a second chance. She's reborn, determined to alter her destiny and find true love. But with each new life, Vanya faces insurmountable hurdles. She's met with rejection, heartbreak, and loss at every turn. Her quest for happiness seems forever elusive. However, a glimmer of hope appears in each life. Vanya meets a man who bears an uncanny resemblance to her true love from her second life. The same piercing eyes, the same bright smile, and the same kind heart. It's as if fate is giving her another chance to rekindle the love they shared. The vows they exchanged in a past life – to be together for seven lifetimes – now seem like a beacon of hope. Vanya begins to realize that she's been given multiple chances to relive their love story, to correct the mistakes of the past, and to create a new destiny. As Vanya navigates her ninth and final life, she must confront the darkness of her past and the evil that has haunted her for so long. She must also face the ultimate question: will she finally find redemption and true love, or will she remain forever trapped in this vicious cycle of birth, death, and rebirth? Will Vanya be able to break the curse and find happiness with her soulmate, or will fate have other plans for her? Dive into the world of "After Nine Lives" to find out.

Being the pack defect is bad enough. Getting REJECTED? By your own fated mate? Yeah. THAT is a whole new level of low. Ava Grey is the pack defect, a wolfless shifter. She struggles through life with the vague dream of freedom. Her opportunity comes when she's suddenly informed that she will be attending the Lunar Gala, an annual ball for young adult shifters to find their fated mates. And she finds him. He's beautiful and intense, and his kisses send desire through her veins like a drug. Until he REJECTS her. Ava isn't about to go back to her dreary life. She escapes and forges a new identity far from her pack, and far from her alpha mate. She makes new friends and is even forcefully adopted by a hilarious husky. But just as she settles in and finds happiness, strange things begin to happen... Her husky has been holding secrets. She's hearing whispers that shifter packs all over are looking for her. And she can smell a familiar scent in her apartment, which makes no sense at all... because the man it belongs to rejected her. DECEMBER 2024 NOTE-- Author has a broken hand and updates are slower than normal. Deepest apologies. Trying to get updates more normalized again!! --------- This is a wolf shifter romance with multiple triggers that like to waltz hand in hand with all the dark themes through a meadow of dead flowers. In this book you will find the highest of highs and the lowest of lows. Laugh, cry, rage; you can do them all as you follow Ava in the rather perilous journey of being a wolf shifter in this generation of werewolf romance. There are R18 scenes sprinkled throughout this book like candy popping out of a pinata. Please read responsibly. ------- AUTHOR DISCORD: https://discord.com/invite/ApNZDux8kj

Killed in the most gruesome way, Adriana is given a chance to return. But this time, she comes with vengeance in her heart. .......... Things go her way, and she finally gets the proposal of her dreams.  Getting married to the Willingham family is more than just a dream to her. It's a mission she has worked so hard to get. Now she can get what she  has craved her whole life,  REVENGE.  She's out to make sure the whole family pays for destroying her happiness.  Then there's him,  the oldest son of the Willingham family. He has spent the last two years of his life looking for the girl he had a one night stand with. When he finally does, she's out of reach.   When he  meets the tough and determined Adriana, he knows there's more to her than the sharp mouth and pretty face, she unto something, and he's curious enough to dig what it is. It's a forbidden love story, where two hearts fight to be together.

Tiaraoluwa Williams is the first and only girl child of her family and while that should mean something important, in her family it meant she was the scape goat to her brothers’ prank. It meant that she was always the self sacrificing big sister who lived for her family. It meant that she knew she was disposable and her only value to them was going to be eventually marrying her off to the highest bidder. All these looks like Tiara should hate her life, but she’d been born into it. After all, it was her mother’s dying wish that Tiara protects her family no matter what. So when her father’s business finally fails after years of being in the red, she’s not surprised that they once again need her help. Marry a man of her father’s choosing, said man will buy out their company and offset their debts and save her family. Tiara will do anything for her family, it has never been up to debate. But when she finds out that the man her family wants her to marry is Xander Stone; the one person she truly hated, she begins to question her decision to help her family. Alexander Stone recently inherited his father’s business after his passing. With two younger brothers who are circling like sharks, Xander has a lot to do to prove himself. William and Co has a lot of debt, but what they lacked, they made up for in reputation and connections, which might be what he needs to change the future of Stone Enterprises. When Mr. Bayo Williams approaches him to save his dying empire and promises to do anything Xander asks, he immediately gives him a condition. Mr. Bayo would let him marry his daughter; Tiara, the one woman he’d never truly bent to his will. A game of dominance and revenge ensue but what Tiara and Xander never expects is to find that underneath all that hate, something else was brewing. Read on to find out what happens in this drama filled novel.

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"Kamu pikir dengan menyembuhkanku akan membuatku lebih mencintaimu?" Dia mencemooh sambil menarik rambutku keras-keras saat ia menyeretku menuju pintu. "Kamu menyakitiku, Xavier," aku menangis memukul-mukulnya dengan lemah. Tak banyak yang bisa kulakukan. "Jika aku melihatmu sedekat satu inci dari diriku lagi," dia melemparku ke dinding "aku akan melupakan konsekuensinya dan membunuhmu,". *** Pasangan dan aku memang ditakdirkan untuk saling membenci, hanya tindakan cinta sejati atau pengorbanan dari pasangan yang lebih kuat yang bisa membetulkan takdir kami, tapi selama tujuh tahun, aku harus menahan siksaan dan cinta semu pasanganku hingga suatu hari aku memutuskan untuk pergi. Aku pergi, bertekad untuk terus tersembunyi darinya selamanya... tetapi beberapa minggu kemudian, aku mengetahui bahwa aku hamil.

"Did you think healing me would make me love you more?" He scoffed grabbing my hair as he pulled me towards the door. "You're hurting me, Xavier," I cried beating against him weakly. There was not much I could do. "If I ever see you an inch close to me," He threw me against the wall "I'll damn the consequences and kill you,". *** My mate and I were destined to hate each other, only an act of true love or selflessness from the stronger mate could set our destines on the right path but for seven years, I had to put up with my mate's abuse and his supposed love of his life until one day I decided to leave. I left, determined to stay hidden from him forever... but I found out I was pregnant few weeks later.

If she could go back in time she would live a life for herself. If he could go back in time, he would live a life for her.

"Tangled Hearts: A Tale of Betrayal, Love, and Redemption" Eva’s life seemed set on a joyous path as her wedding to Leo approached, filling her with anticipation and excitement. But on the eve of their nuptials, her dreams are shattered when Leo suddenly disappears without a trace. Heartbroken and pressured by societal expectations, Eva’s parents hastily arrange her marriage to Jayden, a man they know little about. Jayden, burdened by family expectations and bound to a complicated past, brings his own secrets to the union, particularly his existing and peculiar marriage to Susan, who remains indifferent to Eva’s presence. As Eva moves into the opulent Wills penthouse, she quickly finds herself entangled in the web of obligations and pressures that accompany her new role as Jayden’s wife. Confined to the solitude of her room, she grapples with a sense of isolation and frustration, especially as Jayden is often away on business, seemingly more committed to his career than to their marriage. But in the shadows of her confinement, Eva receives a life-changing revelation: she is pregnant. The unexpected news brings a glimmer of hope and joy into her life, even as she continues to navigate the complexities of her strained relationship with Jayden. Amid the turbulent backdrop of her new reality, Eva’s mother reaches out to Leo, urging him to rescue Eva from her unhappy marriage. Leo’s sudden return rekindles old memories and stirs Eva’s heart, drawing her back to a love she thought she had lost. But as she begins to explore her passion for music and dance, Eva realizes that her feelings for Jayden have grown in unexpected ways. The love they share has quietly blossomed, drawing her closer to him and to the possibility of a future together. As their twins approach their first birthday, Jayden returns, transformed and determined to win Eva’s heart. In an intimate moment that reignites the passion between them, Jayden expresses his desire to rebuild their relationship and create a loving home. The revelation of Susan’s deceit and the unveiling of Jayden’s genuine love for Eva lead to a heartfelt reconciliation, culminating in a surprise wedding that signifies their fresh start. *Tangled Hearts* is a poignant journey through love, betrayal, and redemption, weaving a tapestry of emotions that resonate with resilience and the pursuit of happiness. It explores the complexities of relationships, the power of forgiveness, and the enduring strength of love that withstands life’s most unexpected twists.

What do most Otaku dream of before their encounter with Truck Kun? Nothing more than playing a true virtual reality game — the kind of game where they can be a mage casting 9th circle magic, a knight fighting a dragon, driving a spaceship and fighting aliens, and, of course, meeting their cute waifus. The same is true for Viktor. Unfortunately, he was dead before his wish. He reincarnated into a world where the entertainment industry is much more primitive compared to his original world. He was born into a wealthy family, and thanks to his past life's memories, he quickly outsmarted his peers and earned a PhD in Business Management. Just when he was about to inherit the family business, he activated a system that allowed him to spend reputation points. These points could be obtained every time someone praised him directly or indirectly. With these points, he could exchange for almost anything, including the virtual reality technology of his dreams.

"let's go!" A feminine voice came out a bit hash, she dragged a young boy with her along with a traveler bag. "Hao please let me explain!" A man came running and tried to stop her, " let me go!" She screamed and pulled her hand out of his hold. "Madam please, don't leave, it is all my fault, please punish me! " Another voice came. And both seemed to be stopping the lady of the house from leaving in her condition, Hao struggling to leave with her child crying and hold her skirt from behind. "Hao!" "Madam!" Both screamed as the lady rolled from the stairs to the very end, still holding her child in her arms. Hao-hao's eyes were still opened and a tear rolled down her face followed by the painful scream from her. She barely saw anything else and all she could hear was the worried voices, one holding her and telling her she was going to be alright and the other trying to call the ambulance. "M.. my baby...." Was all she could say when her eyes landed on the unconscious boy on her right. Some minutes ago she had returned from shopping to find her husband on bed with their maid, that was not the deal! She went to take her child and packed a little she could carry, feeling the pain in her abdomen increase. She supported her protruding belly and took in a deep breath to calm herself before dragging the bag and her son out of the room only to meet the annoying man trying to close her trouser zip with his shirt scattered with love makes visible on his torso. She wanted to kill him, all of them but not in her situation, revenge was the least right now, she had to take her son away and cause the both of them pain but plans went wrong when she lost her balance and rolled down the damn stairs again! "Due to the situation, we had to perform a surgical procedure to remove the child and save both lives, we would have lost both because of lost of blood. Mr Gu both are in a critical condition and also the born child may have a deformity because of the heavy fall again." The doctor said and shook his head, they had done their best and the rest was in the hands of their god, if both mother and born child survive the night then it would have been a miracle. The relatives sat down in silence each either praying or thinking of something to do with Lorah silently crying and staring at the face of the sleeping boy a bandage covering his head......

The first time college student.

In a world brimming with magic, Jusawi is one of the rare few born without mana. Despite this, he dreams of becoming a warrior feared by evil, beloved by good, and respected by all. Determined to overcome the odds, Jusawi faces a world where power often defines worth, and his path to strength will be anything but easy. As he embarks on a journey filled with challenges and mysteries, he discovers that true power doesn’t always come from magic. (Disclaimer: This story is a prequel to Negative Point. While some aspects may be more deeply explored in that story, everything essential to this tale will be fully explained here. This prequel can be enjoyed without prior knowledge of *Negative Point.)

In a fortuitous encounter, Jane's path unexpectedly intersected with that of a young man, David. Little did they know that this seemingly insignificant moment would become the catalyst for an extraordinary journey that would forever alter the course of their lives. As time went on, Jane and David who were originally engaged in constant arguments and fights found themselves drawn to one another in ways they couldn't comprehend. However, David, burdened by the weight of his family's legacy, found himself entangled in a bitter battle with his uncle over the control of his grandfather's company. The once harmonious family dynamics had crumbled under the weight of greed and power struggles. Despite David's best efforts to push Jane away for her protection, she remained by his side, unflinching in her support and prepared to face the difficult challenges that lay ahead of them. Please note that the point of view (POV) frequently shifts between the MC and the ML