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Elena Carter never imagined that a single moment of desperation would lead her into the cold, calculating world of Alexander King—one of the most ruthless billionaires in New York. When her mother’s life hangs in the balance and medical bills pile up, Elena is left with no choice but to accept Alexander’s outrageous offer: a contract marriage in exchange for financial security. To the world, they are the perfect power couple. But behind closed doors, Alexander makes it clear—this is nothing but a business deal. No love. No emotions. No complications. Yet, as they navigate high-society galas, media scrutiny, and business rivalries, an undeniable attraction ignites between them. Elena sees glimpses of the man beneath the icy exterior, a man haunted by betrayal and pain. And despite her best efforts, she finds herself falling for the one man who refuses to believe in love. But when dark secrets from Alexander’s past resurface, threatening not only his empire but also Elena’s heart, she realizes that walking away might be the only way to save herself. Will their contract end in heartbreak, or will love be the one thing powerful enough to break down the walls of a billionaire’s guarded heart?

Ama-Ogbo, a land once ruled by tradition and wisdom, falls into chaos when Seiowei seizes power by force. The rightful king is yet to be crowned, but Seiowei declares himself ruler, silencing all who oppose him. He spills blood, imprisons dissenters, and crushes resistance with an iron fist. The kingmakers refuse to recognize him. The people whisper in fear. Yet, he sits on the throne, a ruler without a crown. As rebellion brews in the shadows, a question lingers—how long can a man rule a kingdom that refuses to call him king?

—En cuanto abrió los ojos, Bai Lian se encontró en el cuerpo de una joven famosa y malcriada. —Escuchó que su padre era una nueva estrella en ascenso en Beicheng, hecho a sí mismo con una reputación extendida; —Su hermano ilegítimo mayor era un genio que había encabezado los exámenes de la ciudad y se había ido a la Universidad de Jiangjing; —La hermana ilegítima menor de la clase internacional adyacente era una belleza escolar con múltiples talentos, gentil y bien educada; —Su prometido era un chico dorado de las finanzas, un ídolo erudito en la escuela que ni siquiera la había mirado bien... —Y ella era solo una persona sin brillo con baja inteligencia, una persona ordinaria, expulsada de la casa desde el principio. —Bai Lian: Bueno, entonces ella tendrá que estudiar mucho y esforzarse por ser una persona ordinaria~ —Todos (con una cara sonriente misteriosa): ...¿estás segura de eso?? —La joven enviada a Xiangcheng sin antecedentes, ignorante y sin aprendizaje, todos podían pisotearla... pero ¿no pueden moverla??? [Una protagonista femenina impresionantemente bella, perezosa y caprichosa que aniquila a cualquiera que se le cruce por delante vs. un protagonista masculino noble, sereno y dominante con un IQ que aplasta a todos los presentes] —PS: Tanto el protagonista masculino como el femenino son muy estilosos. Esta historia trata sobre lecturas satisfactorias sin mucha lógica, así que por favor no profundicen demasiado en la lógica, gracias. —Mensaje: Ama aprender, sé una buena persona.

A outrora rica garota Shen Hanxing perdeu sua mãe quando nasceu. Depois, foi abandonada no exterior pelo próprio pai quando era pequena, deixada à própria sorte. Dezenove anos depois, seu pai a levou pessoalmente de volta para casa do exterior, e o motivo era para substituir sua irmã mais nova e casar-se com seu noivo Ji Yan, que havia perdido o sentido das pernas após um acidente de carro. Pai: “Conheça o seu lugar. Você já está se casando acima da sua posição ao casar-se com Ji Yan com o seu status.” Irmã Mais Nova: “Obrigada por estar disposta a se sacrificar pelo meu amor~” Shen Hanxing sorriu levemente: “Concordem com as minhas duas condições, e eu me casarei com ele com prazer.” Depois disso, ela entrou na casa da Família Ji com uma bagagem vazia. O homem na cadeira de rodas rugiu para ela enfurecido no quarto escuro. “Some!” Shen Hanxing rapidamente acendeu a luz, puxou a cortina e estendeu a mão em direção ao homem com a luz atrás dela. “Olá. Deixe-me me apresentar. Sou sua esposa, Shen Hanxing.” Quando a viu pela primeira vez, ele a tratou friamente. E então, ele a valorizou. Ji Yan olhou para esta mulher que entrou de repente em sua vida. Ela usou sua força para domar seu irmão mais novo selvagem e impulsivo. Ela pacientemente e compassivamente curou sua irmã mais nova medrosa e introvertida. Ela usou tudo o que tinha para lentamente sustentar esta fria família... E então, Shen Hanxing caiu em uma armadilha. Antes de mergulhar na escuridão, ela viu o homem que deveria estar na cadeira de rodas correndo em sua direção, ansioso. Quando ela acordou novamente, o homem apontou para a tábua de lavar, o teclado e o durião e perguntou, “Hanxing, em qual deles você quer que eu me ajoelhe?”

At 18 years old, Hikaru Sano is a published novelist on the brink of a breakdown. Struggling with deadlines, a writer’s block that feels more like a writer’s mountain, and a growing pile of unpaid bills, Hikaru’s life is spiraling out of control. That is, until he’s forced to hire an assistant—Miyuki Hoshino, a no-nonsense college freshman who dreams of something more than just being another cog in the system. Miyuki is organized, sarcastic, and the complete opposite of Hikaru. She walks in ready to help him get his life together—if only he’d get his act together long enough for that to happen. Between surviving last-minute rewrites, chaotic deadlines, and an editor who could break a man just by typing in all caps, they find themselves stuck in an unlikely partnership. As the two spend late nights working together, an undeniable connection begins to form. But there’s a problem: both Hikaru and Miyuki are too shy, too awkward, and way too stubborn to admit their growing feelings. Add in some dark humor, a touch of romance, and a lot of writer’s angst, and you get a comedic ride through the unpredictable world of book deadlines, creativity, and finding love where you least expect it—between the lines.

Adrian West has waited fourteen years to avenge his mother's suicide. His target? Innocent college student Ella Morrison, whose mother once destroyed his family. When he offers her one million dollars for a single night in his bed, Ella accepts—desperate to pay her mother's mounting medical bills. What she doesn't know is that this is merely the beginning of his meticulously planned revenge. He intends to break her. Humiliate her. Make her suffer as his family suffered. But as his cruel game unfolds, forbidden attraction ignites between predator and prey. With every touch, every confession in the darkness, the lines blur. Adrian discovers Ella harbors secrets that challenge everything he believed about the past. Can hatred twisted by desire transform into something else? Or will the weight of revenge destroy them both? Some traps capture more than their intended prey.

Cha Jae-Won, a Korean Chaebeol second in line heir finds himself in the sea of Africa. With the language barrier and with his frustration, he meets Vincent Agyemang. A Ghanaian handsome man,22, who happens to understand a few Korean when he almost hit Cha Jae-Won with his car. Vincent decides to help Cha Jae-Won by taking him home. How he ended up in Africa, no one knows. With his new found Ghanaian friend/helper, and the moment they had. Can Vincent be able to resist the hot handsome/beautiful Korean and can Jae-Won resist the smooth black, hot and handsome Vincent. Join me as we unravel the mystery behind Jae Won’s life in Africa.

In a world where love and loyalty are inextricably entwined, a dying father teaches a heart-stopping lesson of trust to his son that sets in motion a series of events tragic and fated. When the kingdom falls into anarchy, the heir does not flee, and he decides to stand and battle for his homeland and family. He is confronted with a former trusted servant who has betrayed him, having to contend with the problem of combating both outside tragedies and the profound feeling of betrayal from within. In the universe of loyalty tests and acts of sacrifice, the young warrior is faced with the harsh reality that the people nearest to us are the ones who can hurt us the most. Shadows of Trust delves into the complex web of trust, love, and the cost of loyalty,

"The world’s not fair, but fairness doesn’t pay the bills. You don’t wait for a handout — you build your own damn ladder, one step at a time." Ethan Grey’s life was built on ambition, hard work, and hope — until a single accusation destroyed it all. Framed by his ruthless boss, Ethan loses his job, his reputation, and is left drowning in half a million dollars of debt. Cast aside by a society that thrives on crushing the weak, he’s at rock bottom with no way out. But in his darkest moment, something extraordinary happens. A mysterious system awakens, offering Ethan a second chance — but with rules. [Congratulations, You have awakened the Harem Investment System] It can’t make him rich overnight, and it won’t give him shortcuts. Instead, it points him toward physical investments: crumbling properties, broken-down machines, and forgotten treasures. Each one is a gamble, but with every success, the system rewards him with newfound skills and opportunities.

Briar had always harbored a crush in her heart. However, with her status as the official nanny of the Meyer family, she knew her chances were close to zero. After all, there were many other eligible women out there and it was not in her place to cross this line. All it took was one crucial call from home and she found herself signing a contract she never dreamed was possible. The man she had pinned after for years, Logan Meyer, needed a trophy wife, an accessory to hang on his arm, and a mother to his three kids. And as the nanny his children were used to seeing, Briar happened to fit the bill. She needed the money to save a relative. But more than that, this was an opportunity for her to reach the forbidden fruit she could only see but not touch for years. However, when the secrets of her past, which she wished to have forgotten and had locked in Pandora’s Box over twelve years ago, threaten to come out. The kind that would shatter the image she had painstakingly forged, thwart everything that she had worked hard for all these years and send her to prison for the rest of her life, forcing her to part with the man she dearly loves. To stop her adversaries from destroying everything that she had dreamt of since she was a child, Briar would be forced to make choices. Choices that would change her life forever. Even if it means shedding all pretenses and revealing her true self.

What happens when, in the midst of struggling to keep up with life, you suddenly discover that you were a princess in a past life? Now, you're just a waitress with a drunken mother and a pile of bills to pay. But deep down, you know one thing: you’ll find the stupid jerk responsible for ending your royal life, no matter what it takes. Alexia POV: Then there are the spoiled, narcissistic rich jerks who think their daddy's car gives them a free pass to treat women like objects. Not today, Satan. These guys are like walking perfume ads with egos bigger than their bank accounts. I swear, they should just marry themselves—they're clearly their own type. When one of those jerks lands at my table, I can smell the entitlement from a mile away. I don't even wait for the inevitable sleazy pickup line or the "accidental" brush of their hand against mine. Nope. I pawn them off on one of the other waiters faster than you can say "unpaid rent."

Desde siempre ha existido la incógnita de si el humano es malo por naturaleza o es la sociedad que lo corrompe, bueno en esta historia veremos la historia de Morgan un joven que se presenta como un jóven bondadoso y de buen corazón que ama a los animales, sin embargo fallece repentinamente por una enfermedad,es entonces cuando conoce a un dios de la muerte el cual estaba dispuesto a deborar su alma y hacerla una con el universo, es cuando otro dios aparece para brindarle ayuda y así demostrar un punto con el cual el dios de la muerte difiere y tiene una opinión contraria, ambos dioses hacen una apuesta, sobre si el chico mantendrá su escencia intacta o será absorbido por el mundo en el cual reencarnará el cual se presenta totalmente cruel y despiadado, con la especie humana al borde de la extinción, sin embargo hay un pequeño detalle y es el dios de la muerte lo reencarna siendo una ajolote, mientras que el otro dios le da un regalo, Morgan lograra mantenerse fiel a sus ideales o simplemente será víctima de una sociedad putrefacta y corrompida

"You're actually just here because you have no choice. The contract has been signed and there's no need going back. However, you must not expect me to love you, Carlos Bill does not love anyone..." His eyes were so cold that the small petite girl shivered under the weight of his heavy aura. "The day you demand for my love, that day will be the last for our relationship! I hope I've made myself clear?" Anna nodded as she gulped. He smiled and slowly pulled her in for a hug. ___ Sheltered and cared for, Annabel Liam, twenty years old, diagnosed to have the very same illness that had been the cause of her father's death, she lived a carefree life, working in a hospital as a cleaner. She grew up with a loving family and came from a good background, but when her ailment became worse, and she neared her death, she decided to experience the feeling of love and the feeling of being married. Maybe... just maybe, she would actually find solace in the great beyond if eventually she dies.

Night City gives me no easy passes in life. Broke, hungry, and two bills away from sleeping in the back of Grandpa Reggie’s junkyard Impala, I have to find ways to make ends meet. Luckily, tonight I find myself a quick tutoring gig, a hot girl requesting my help for an impending chemistry exam. Not so lucky though, that same girl goes werewolf mode on me and tries to eat my heart out! After a heated chase, I manage to escape by the skin of my teeth, an escape that left me spiraling into a fantasy world with dragons, Saber tooth tigers, and... beastly women? Thankfully, a high priestess of a female exclusive sect takes interest in me before I become dog food. To make matters more interesting, she calls me a prophecy, and my job is to not only defeat the Goblin King’s army, but to put an end to an evil island threatening to drag their beastkin village, and their entire world, into darkness. With the help of my baby dragon, a zany leopardkin girl, and my now awakened demi-god powers, I will build my strength, one dungeon at a time. -- What you’ll find: slow-burn harem with dungeon raiding and a weak to strong MC. Plus, a baby dragon!

King Niklaus Mikaelson, a name that resonated with both fear and reverence across the Mythralian Peninsula, was a figure shrouded in a dark, commanding aura. His reputation as the most ruthless and strongest ruler had been etched into the annals of history through countless conquests and acts of sheer dominance. The Kingdom of Emberlyn, his seat of power, had become a formidable force under his iron-fisted rule, expanding relentlessly as he sought to unite the entire peninsula beneath his banner. Niklaus was a man who wielded authority like a weapon, his charisma a tool for bending others to his will. To the world, he was the epitome of power and allure, the man every woman desired and every rival feared. Yet, beneath his striking exterior and regal bearing lay a darkness as deep and unyielding as the obsidian blade he kept sheathed at his side. In the resplendent Kingdom of Aquarion, where the gentle whispers of the wind and the serene beauty of the landscape paint a portrait of tranquility, Princess Emily Wilson stands as a luminous enigma. As the eldest and middle daughter of King Wilson, Emily is a figure both revered and shrouded in mystery, a living legend whose beauty is spoken of in hushed, reverent tones. Emily’s physical beauty is legendary, though it remains largely unseen by the world beyond her family. Her rare blue eyes, deep and mesmerizing, are said to capture the essence of the sky and the sea, reflecting a depth of emotion and intelligence that transcends mere appearance. Her blonde hair, a cascade of sunlit strands, frames her face with a halo of ethereal light, adding to her mystique. To those who have glimpsed her, Emily is a vision of unparalleled grace, a princess whose beauty is as captivating as it is elusive. Yet, Emily’s allure extends far beyond her physical appearance. She embodies a unique blend of wisdom, strength, and purity, qualities that make her a formidable presence in her kingdom. Her wisdom is profound, her decisions guided by an insight that belies her years. She approaches her role with a sense of purpose and clarity, balancing the weight of her responsibilities with the grace of a true leader.

Meet Lucien Grey, a billionaire, a ruthless CEO, and a notorious playboy who has never bowed to anyone—until now. When his father delivers an ultimatum—marry within a month or lose the company to his scheming stepbrothe. Love has never been part of his plans, and the idea of marriage is laughable. But desperation breeds opportunity. Enter Anastasia Smith, his beautiful and brilliant secretary. With her father’s medical bills piling up and no way to afford the life-saving surgery he needs, she is running out of time. Lucien makes her an offer she can’t refuse: a marriage contract that benefits them both. He keeps his company, and she gets the money to save her father. No emotions, no complications—just business. But as the lines blur between duty and desire, Lucien finds himself drawn to the woman who was supposed to be just a pawn in his game. Anastasia with her quiet strength and fiery resilience, begins to unravel the walls he’s spent years building. And when the contract threatens to end, Lucien is face with a new dilemma- walk away as planned or fight for the one thing he never believed in..love.

¿Por qué a todo lo que entregamos nuestra pasión y dedicación, acaba por quemarnos?¿Por que cuando llegas a tener todo lo que amas, te lo arrebatan sin piedad alguna? Un día puedes estar feliz e y intentado crear una boda maravillosa, y al otro estar sufriendo, por la desaparición de esta. El amor puede ser efímero, dos mundos muy diferentes. Serán capaz de volver a confiar, en aquello que se les arrebato con tanto dolor. Una historia que muestra como nuestros protagonistas, luchar por volver a creer en aquello que se les arrebato y confiar uno en el otro, para que no vuelva a suceder.

Cuando su hermana escapa de casa tras descubrir una dolorosa verdad, Marl Stimson hace un pacto con un dios, buscando deshacerse de sus problemas, pero el dios le dio el poder necesario para resolverlos. Este acuerdo lo lleva a convertirse en un campeón, que él ve como heroísmo, pero la vida en ese estado no le trae satisfacción. Por circunstancias inesperadas, Marl pierde el poder otorgado y es transportado a un universo desconocido, donde es confundido con un extraño término llamado "vendido". En este nuevo reino, la magia, conocida como kio, es una realidad, y Marl se enfrenta a decisiones que ponen en juego su moralidad: aceptar el dinero y vivir dejando su pasado atrás o entrenar para volverse más fuerte y proteger a sus seres queridos. El dios que le otorgó su poder vuelve a contactar a Marl, revelándole la ubicación de su hermana, lo que le da una nueva motivación. Decidido a enfrentar sus errores y renunciar a una vida alejada de su pasado, Marl se compromete a convertirse en el guerrero más fuerte en este mundo medieval y fantástico. Con la tutoría de Valdor y el apoyo de Finn, comienza a explorar su nuevo entorno, formando relaciones significativas y adquiriendo el poder necesario para proteger a los que ama de la inminente amenaza de los guerreros Infinity. Prometiéndose no cometer los mismos errores, dando inicio a su leyenda. La leyenda de Marl.

She is energetic, He is quiet She is soft and caring whereas he is cold and rude she is the smart girl and he is the bad boy Both Hate each other What happens when an incidents brings them closer??????????????? Ava Jones and Xavier Knight

¿Hasta que extremo llegarías para salvar a tus seres queridos? ¿En que te convertirías para lograrlo? Eithan es la representación de proteger lo que ama sin importar el precio tanto físico como psicológico. Eithan Windsor un joven nacido con gran potencial en un mundo de magia y fantasía, que fue creciendo a base del amor de su madre y de sus relaciones cercanas, dadas las malas circunstancias de su vida a tenido que fortalecerse mentalmente a corta edad generando un sentimiento heroico de "Hacerme más fuerte para proteger a los que amo." En el transcurso de su vida pase por experiencias dolorosas, sanguinarias, tristes, alegres, etc. Provocando que se forme lo que podría ser o un joven que se perdió en su sueño o un joven capaz de cumplir su promesa.

Desperate times they say, call for desperate measures. Fiona Lopez, after her mother gets diagnosed with cancer turns to a hire a girlfriend agency in order to foot her mother's medical bills. Having successfully paid for the medical bills, Fiona decides to find a decent job before her mother is discharged but gets caught up in a web when she goes for her job interview only to find out that her supposed boss is none other than the man she had played a fake girlfriend for on her last job. Desperate for a job, and not wanting to return to her former job, she is forced into working closely with him even though she doesn't want to. While working closely with him, she soon realizes that love bridges all gaps when she finds herself falling helplessly in love with Liam. Liam Parker is a dashingly handsome, aloof, and indifferent young CEO of the PK Enterprise. After his last relationship where he caught his girlfriend getting engaged to a business partner, Liam decided that he wasn't cut out for love. But when he turns to hiring a girlfriend in an attempt to evade marriage, everything changes for Liam when he meets and falls for his hired girlfriend at first sight. Not only does he fight to get Fiona's love, but he fights to gain approval from his mother too. *****Excerpt**** "I'm sorry Mr. Parker but you have it all wrong. We don't have sex with our clients. It's against protocols," she explained and Liam nodded. "No one would know we did it, right? I won't tell and surely you won't," he said and Fiona looked at him incredulously. "I guess you're drunk," she said flatly and he nodded and stood up. He walked closer to her and whispered to her ears, causing goosebumps to sprout all over her body. "Yes, I'm drunk and you're the only one that can sober me up right now. So, how much?" he asked and Fiona gave him a confused look. What was he asking? How much what? Did she tell him she was selling anything to him? She mused as her brows drew together. "How much? How much for what?" she asked and he ran his finger down her cheek, making it hard for her to concentrate. "How much would it cost me to have my cock buried inside you....." before he could finish, a hot-sounding slap landed on his face, causing him to turn to the side.

My name is Gemma Morgan, and I’m a Stripper. Most girls don’t do this because they love it, they do it because they have to. Bills to pay. Kids to feed. No other choice. But me? I love it. I live for it. The thrill of grinding against a man’s lap, feeling their need, their hunger, it's better than any drug. I wasn’t abused as a kid. I don’t have a tragic backstory. My parents are alive and well. I even send them money sometimes, not that they know where it comes from. I’m not ashamed. I don’t need saving. But this is my story... and trust me, it’s not what you think.

Unutulmuş Kehanet ve Geleceğin Mirası – Kılıçlar, Kanatlar ve Taçlar Serisi #1 Ejderhaların sadakatle krallarına hizmet ettiği çağlar sona ereli çok oldu. Artık göklerde özgürce uçanların yerini, ihanetin gölgesinde gizlenen düşmanlar aldı. Aveline Dravenhearth, soyunun kaderini sırtında taşıyan genç bir savaşçı. 13 yaşında ona verilen hançer, yalnızca bir armağan değil—kadim bir sırrın anahtarıydı. Fakat bu miras, sandığından çok daha ağırdı. Kehanetler unutulmuş, düşmanlar ise çoktan uyanmıştı. Nerathor’un buz gibi tahtında oturan Prens Valorian Mindrake, ejderhaların düşmanı olarak yetiştirildi. Ancak bir savaşın ortasında hayatını kurtaran bir gökyüzü ejderhası, inançlarını sarsacak ve onu kaderin acımasız oyununa sürükleyecekti. Bozulmuş ejderhalar, ejderkatilleri ve ölümsüz bir kralın yükselen gölgesi… Aveline, dostluk ve ihanet arasındaki ince çizgide yürürken, ejderhaların ve insanlığın kaderini değiştirebilecek tek kişi olabileceğini keşfedecek. Ama bir kehanet unutulmuşsa, kader gerçekten değiştirilebilir mi? Ejderhaların küllerinden doğan bir kraliçenin destanı burada başlıyor.

George Evans is a just another normal person. He went to college, had a couple girlfriends and liked to party every now and again. Now, as a middle aged guy working as dentist, he makes enough money to pay bills and has a saving account but little did he know that he wouldn’t get a chance to spend his saved money... ———————————————————————————————————————————-—————————————— This fan fiction is about a guy he gets killed by The creator of all by accident and gets compensated.

Simple lang naman ang gusto ni Vivian sa buhay-pamunuan ang organisasyong itinayo ng tatay niya. Pero isang araw, biglang nagbago ang lahat. Ikaw ba naman utusan ng gangster mong ama na bumalik sa eskwela! Ngayon, sa edad na 30, kailangan niyang mag-enroll ulit bilang senior high school student para daw ma-experience ang youth and romance bago niya tuluyang mamana ang leadership ng grupo nila. Pero paano nga ba siya makikihalo sa mundo ng mga mas bata sa kanya? Sanay siya sa negosasyon, barilan, at pagtakas sa mga kalaban-hindi sa group projects, prom, at school festivals. Para sa kanya, ito na yata ang pinaka-challenging na mission sa buong buhay niya. At habang pilit niyang nag-a-adjust, may isa pang problema-ang kanyang mga kaklase. Yung iba, parang may tinatagong lihim, habang yung iba naman, mas mukhang delikado pa kaysa sa mga kriminal na nakalaban niya noon. Samahan si Vivian sa kanyang kakaibang adventure bilang isang SHS student, gang leader, at kaibigan. Upload day is Saturday - 7pm

The Photon is a revolutionary device that lets people shape light into almost anything they can imagine—tools, furniture, weapons, even transportation. Over the decades, it’s become so advanced that it can now be integrated directly into the brain, allowing users to control it with their thoughts. Today, it’s a part of daily life for most of the population. For Washi, a twenty-year-old college student, having a Photon is great for small conveniences but it hasn’t helped much with paying bills. When his bank account hits zero, Washi reluctantly takes a shady job offer that feels too good to be true. What starts as a desperate attempt to make rent quickly turns into something far bigger, as Washi finds himself working for an eccentric boss who claims to see the future. His new job? Stopping those who threaten the world’s future, by any means necessary. Armed with only his Photon and a lot of questions, Washi is thrust into a dangerous new life of vigilantes, light-based tech, and a mission he’s hilariously underqualified for: saving the world before it’s too late.

|SEASON 1 OF BILL AND THE WHISTLING DEATH| |6X FEATURED · WATTPAD CREATORS PROGRAM · WEEKLY TO BI-WEEKLY UPDATES| A troubled veteran attempts to forget the past by volunteering at Patriots Point Naval and Maritime Museum, but it proves difficult when he's close to the plane that changed his life forever--the Corsair. *** Retired Navy pilot William Beckington never planned to move on after The Incident and has lived with the guilt for seventy years. After failed attempts with PTSD counselors, his daughter recommends that he begin volunteering on the aircraft carrier CV-10 in Charleston, South Carolina. Reluctantly, Bill agrees, but his decision proves difficult when he stumbles back into the world of Corsairs, the plane he'd rather forget. Seeing that The Incident still haunts him, Bill's new friends attempt to help him remember his long-lost joy; he attends Bulldog Tours, learns the stories of other veterans, and strangely finds himself near the Corsair more than he would like. While nothing will free his mind from the traumatizing Incident, Bill must find a way to push past his grief and guilt to live the life he is meant to live--and rekindle his best friend's legacy before he succumbs. *** *There is a queer side character in this story, but it remains relatively quiet and is not the story's primary focus.* *Genre: Wildcard (elements of Historical Fiction, General Fiction, Mystery, Adventure, Drama, and Coming-of-Age)* Are you curious about the airplanes we have at Patriots Point? Feel free to check them out! https://www.patriotspoint.org/things-to-do/aircraft

Ama Serwa is no ordinary young woman—she’s the last line of defense against a growing darkness threatening the land of Ashanti. Gifted with extraordinary powers by the sacred grove, she transforms into The Guardian. With her heightened senses, the ability to control nature, and the whispers of ancestral spirits guiding her, Ama must confront an ancient enemy determined to exploit the grove's power. In this Ashanti-inspired superhero tale, Ama faces not only external foes but also the internal struggle of balancing her role as a protector with her yearning for connection and self-discovery.

At that time, I had just lost my job, was so broke I could barely afford food, and the few crumpled bills left in my wallet seemed to be fighting each other. Just then, I spotted a job ad for a hotel doorman with the enticing words: “High pay, easy work, free meals, and lodging!” I felt a surge of excitement—being a doorman? Just standing by the door and greeting people? That’s easy! But on my first day, I realized this place was a total nightmare. Each guest was scarier than the last! Some wore all black with daggers on their belts, others walked in with sunglasses and hats pulled low, and one guy even carried a black bag, from which a few shell casings casually fell out. And wait, what’s up with the blood-soaked guy in a hockey mask…

Fog shrouded Victorian London, but not the 1888 we’d recognise. There’s a whiff of revolution in the air, not to mention lycanthropy in the shires. As Mr Eiffel’s tower nears completion in Hyde Park, famed Egyptologist Sir Percy Tiverton returns with his latest find — a nameless book so mysterious not even the Royal College of Alchemists can decipher its runes. Alexander Faversham is England’s foremost champion of derring-do, but his legend is built on sand. Loyal-to-a-fault manservant Bill might know more about his master’s heroics than either are letting on. When the nameless book is stolen, Bill’s entanglement threatens to bring his carefully constructed façade crashing down. There’s something nasty lurking in the shadows and it wants its book back. Who would dare confront the tentacles slithering from the sewers? When the Empire needs a hero, it doesn’t always get the one it expects. Gothic/Cosmic Horror/Alt History