Great Pretender Dorothy

"I choose you" His hands come up to both sides of my face "Regardless of what you think you look like or how different you think you are. I will always choose you.. because there is no me without you" ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Having been bullied all her life because of her weight, Skai Martin is frustrated, tired and in desperate need of a change. A pick me up, anything. So when the school's basketball star offers to help her get fit, she raises an eyebrow. However, she agrees. Because she'd do anything to get her best friend who she's been crushing on to see her as his type. But is she willing to go far for him to notice her? As far as being a pretend girlfriend for the school's golden boy? Nathan Hayes has everything going for him. Good grades, curly hair, Captain of his school's basketball team and heir to his father's software company... Till he's not. When his father brands him as an inconsistent, irresponsible playboy and threatens to remove him from his will, Nathan has to prove to him just how consistent and responsible he could be. To do it however, he has to pull some serious strings. So he offers a six month contract with the most shy girl he knows. Perfect to throw his father off his case. It's supposed to be just a transaction. On one hand, he helps improve her self confidence and secures his inheritance on the other. Easy peasy. What happens when he realizes he wants more than is on the table? And with just a month of their contract remaining, can he find a way to make her stay?

“Next, we have the most noble recipient of the Order of the Garter, the Grand Cross of Saint Michael and Saint George, the Grand Cross of the Bath, the Victoria Cross and the lower grades of Knighthood, the leader of the anti-colonial movement, the bell-ringer of the East India Company, the hero of the Crimean War, a Fellow of the Royal Society, a lifelong dear friend of literary giants such as Dickens and Great Dumas, a steadfast supporter of scientific luminaries like Faraday and Darwin, having served as assistant under-secretary, deputy under-secretary, and permanent under-secretary in departments of the Home Office and the Navy Department of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, the inaugural Cabinet Secretary and head of the civil service, the first graduate and most distinguished alumnus of our school. Please welcome Sir Arthur Hastings to deliver a speech on the occasion of the fiftieth anniversary of the founding of the University of London.” Arthur's gaze swept across the crowd before him, looking at the young faces and murmured, “Agares, what do you think I should say?” The Red Devil's wraith hovered behind him, saliva almost dribbling from the corner of his mouth, “Look at these ignorant souls; they still worship you as a hero. Why not say something they'd like to hear?” Arthur took a deep breath and let out a deafening roar, “Oxford is a bunch of whores' bastards!” “Oh!!!!” The audience erupted into thunderous applause. “Cambridge is the same!” he added immediately. The applause grew even more fervent... (The protagonist, possessed by a devil, travels through 19th-century Britain in a world without magic)

The Great Abyss of Herto “Some secrets were never meant to be unearthed.” In the remote desert city of Herto, life orbits a bottomless chasm known only as the Abyss—a vast, layered wound in the world where relics of lost civilizations pulse with power, and monstrous things stir in the dark. No one knows what lies at the bottom. No one has ever returned to tell. Gruis, a bright-eyed bard armed with a flute and fragile courage, descends alongside a crew of delvers—explorers and misfits, each chasing glory, redemption, or something far more dangerous. But every layer of the Abyss strips away certainty: forests that shift, spiders that hunt in silence, and relics that whisper things best left forgotten. Mystery, dark humor, visceral combat, and gut-wrenching emotion thread through a story that blends fantasy adventure with psychological descent. This is a world where beauty masks horror, and even laughter might echo with sorrow. Will they reach the bottom? Will they survive what waits there? Or worse—will they understand it?

In a world where every player controls five versatile avatars, Contrario Williams is cursed with just one avatar. Mocked, outclassed, and labelled “One-slot player,” Contrario enters Irish Valley, a faction known for chewing up the weak. But when his last avatar, named Stray, really bonds with him, everything begins to change. What starts as a desperate struggle to survive quickly grows into a chaotic rise through ranked raids, underground brawls, and deadly bounty missions. With 290 days until a tournament that will shake the game world, Contrario is thrown into brutal training simulations, tangled love interests, and savage battles with elite bounty hunters and mercenaries like the infamous Kyra and Axel. Killer twins who fight for who can pay them the most, and who just might hold the key to Contrario's haunted past. But in a world built on stats, politics, and power, what happens when the most underestimated player becomes the most unpredictable? How would Contrario handle opening up to people who later betray him? And how far will Contrario go to prove that one slot is all he needs?

A diplomatic carriage will be taking a quiet path to descretely deliver gold. Easy money. Two crews hitting the target from two points. No problem. They just have to get there. But each of them end up getting their lives changed on the way. "Killing is too easy when you're a Black Air Raider." Heather Dlomo, disillusioned by the life of a warrior outside of home, ends up leading her squad to the meeting point and ends up meeting a man who rocks her firm understanding of the world. "We fight our blood every day". Fury Winddrake and her warriors are a collection of exiles from different tribes. Fury leads them due to her grit and intelligence, but all their cultures has put that second. Culture demands the strongest must lead, and if she doesn't take control, she'll be dead by the hands of her own people before she can get to the Heist.

A simple workday at a coffee shop turned James Bellini’s life into something people would fear. All it took was one misunderstanding, and he became the crownless king of the underworld, the ruthless boss of the Bellini Family. But this new life demands an answer to a simple question. Keep pretending…or become the very monster people think he is?

> In 1437, Prince Warlsen sets out to uncover the forbidden truth behind a town lost to history. No records remain. No one speaks of it. But its silence hides something never meant to return.

It's Exciting

A young, elegant man was floating in the air, his body radiating an immensely powerful and destructive energy, exuding an aura of invincibility and unparalleled might. Even the slightest movement of his hand seemed capable of annihilating entire continents. Below him, a massive army stood ready to strike, yet the mere presence of his energy made them tremble in fear, unable to move. By his side, spiritual beasts stood in subservience, awaiting their master's command. However, the child awoke. Blinking away the remnants of the dream, he wiped his face and sat up, reminded that he now lived in a new world—one where cultivation reigned supreme, where immortality and gods were not just myths but possibilities. His eyes sparkled with determination as he envisioned his future: growing stronger, embarking on thrilling adventures, facing unimaginable challenges, and even confronting deadly trials. With his goal set, he rose to train. How long will this mortal’s journey last? Will a grand legend be written? Or will his fate be nothing more than a tragic tale? IG: @great.daoofspace

“Marry me—for six months. No love, no strings. Just business.” Heartbroken and homeless after catching her long-time boyfriend in bed with her best friend, Li Xue has nothing left to lose. That is, until a cold, mysterious stranger in a perfectly tailored suit offers her an unthinkable deal: pretend to be his wife. Wu Zihan, ruthless CEO of Wu Corporation, has everything—power, wealth, and an arranged marriage waiting to tie him to an heiress he doesn’t love. To escape his family’s pressure, he needs a bride. Temporary. Disposable. Invisible. Li Xue is perfect for the role. But as boardroom lies tangle with moonlit touches, and fake kisses start to feel dangerously real, lines begin to blur. Zihan isn’t as heartless as he seems—and Li Xue isn’t as forgettable as he expected. Secrets from the past, jealous rivals, and corporate sabotage threaten their fragile arrangement. And when Li Xue becomes the target of someone’s deadly obsession, Zihan may have to choose: his empire, or the woman who was never meant to matter. A fake marriage. A forbidden love. A deal that was supposed to protect them… until it became the biggest risk of all.

The issue that originally preoccupied Tang Xian's thoughts was whether, amidst these world-destroying bosses, he should be a hero for just a second or continue to pretend to be a boss. Later, he realized that, in the midst of pretense, he had actually become genuine...

Velvet Claws "They wear velvet. But underneath-they both have claws." In the shimmering corridors of HMM Corporation, Cha Hayeon begins her first day as a regular office employee. Elegant, sweet, and effortlessly charming-she's the picture of innocence. But behind her soft smile lies the bloodline of power, control, and a ruthless nature inherited from a legacy no one dares to question. She hides her true self beneath pastels and perfume, determined to keep her claws sheathed. Enter Nam Jihoon, the quiet, gentle team leader with a disarming smile and kind eyes. But nothing about Jihoon is what it seems. Unbeknownst to everyone, he's the hidden heir of HMM's fiercest rival-an empire secretly working toward an unprecedented merger. Sent undercover to monitor the partnership from the inside, Jihoon already knows who Hayeon is-and he's been in love with her from afar for years. But while Hayeon tries to impress him with her fake innocence, Jihoon watches with quiet amusement, falling deeper for the sides of her she doesn't even know she's showing. Yet underneath his warmth, Jihoon hides something darker: a dangerously obsessive, possessive heart that has always belonged to her. As power games unfold behind closed doors, and masks begin to crack, only one thing is certain- In a world where love wears velvet, someone's claws will draw blood. ---

Follow Instagram @sere_nity_lee untuk info novel terbaru Serenity Lee Juara 2 WPC 34 #63 Female Lead Cinta Segitiga NOVEL ROMAN-LAGA [MATURE/DEWASA 21+] Alisha wanita lajang, cantik, usia 25 tahun, ahli bela diri, terlibat sebuah misi untuk mengamankan file yang berisi data rahasia tingkat tinggi, yang melibatkan pria yang akan dijodohkannya. Dalam misinya, Alisha harus menikah dengan Adrian seorang progammer, yang telah menemukan file rahasia tingkat tinggi itu. Untuk mengawasinya dan mengambil kembali file tersebut. Pada awal misi, ternyata hatinya terlanjur tertaut pada pria yang menjadi rekan kerjanya. Supervisornya, yang bernama Hilman, yang ditugaskan untuk mengawasi kinerjanya dalam misinya kali ini. Di tugas pertamanya dalam penyamaran. Yang tak lain adalah adik Adrian. Selama menjalankan misinya, Alisha banyak di hadang oleh orang-orang yang ingin dirinya gagal dan dikeluarkan dari timnya, hingga menemukan hal-hal yang tak pernah diduga sebelumnya. Sebuah rahasia di balik kematian ibunya. Sebuah konspirasi. Setelah menikah, Alisha mengetahui bagaimana perasaan Adrian terhadapnya. Juga bagaimana perasaan Hilman terhadapnya. Dicintai oleh dua orang lelaki. Siapakah yang akan Alisha pilih akhirnya setelah misi ini selesai? Akankah misinya berhasil dan juga kisah cintanya? Temukan jawabannya dalam cerita ini ya. cover: www.freepik.com *** Halo, ini cerita perdana saya yang berbau-bau action, tapi masih ada romansanya siy. Hihi mohon maaf jika masih ada banyak kekurangannya yah. Seluruh isi cerita ini hanya fiktif ya, imajinasi pengarang, jadi jika menemukan hal yang tidak sesuai kenyataan, itu karena memang karangan othor aja untuk hiburan. MASUKKAN COLLECTION/TAP LOVE/ADD SEBELUM BACA. AGAR CERITA INI ADA DI DALAM DAFTAR BACAAN KAKAK DAN MENDAPAT NOTIFIKASI SAAT UPDATE BAB BARU ^^ DUKUNG TERUS CERITA INI YA KAK DENGAN MELEMPAR POWER STONE SI BATU BIRU UNTUK CERITA INI! — 1 POWER STONE NANTINYA KAKAK DAPAT 1 VOUCHER GRATIS LHO BUAT BUKA BUKU YANG TERKUNCI. JANGAN LUPA, REVIEW BINTANG 5 YA! MAMPIR JUGA KE CERITAKU YANG LAIN YA KAK: 1. Mendadak Menikah 2. Elegi Cinta Asha 3. Zarina the Abandoned CEO 4. Terpotek Cinta CEO Botak tapi Ganteng 5. Annethaxia Luo Putri Negeri Salju 6. Saat Kita Muda 7. Angela the Alpha's Mate TERIMA KASIH

“Waking up a thousand years in the future, stuck in the body of some weak, mana-mute noble kid? Yeah... definitely not how I imagined my return.” Betrayed by his most beloved disciple, Arkael, the legendary Great Sage of Astia, fell at the peak of his power. However he suddenly awoke a thousand years later as Lucien Renhardt, the scorned, powerless son of a feared duke — and a first-year student at the infamous Velgrin Academy, once a beacon of magical hope, now a factory of elitism, cruelty, and corruption. As Lucien, he will try to reclaim what was lost, uncover the truth behind his betrayal, and defy a world that has forgotten who he was. And along the way, he’ll forge unlikely bonds, challenge those who rule magic… and become the Great Sage once more.

Summary - Jin Ryushin, a boy of immense power, drifts between shattered worlds, searching for purpose and adventure. But what begins as a solitary quest quickly becomes something far greater, as he forges unbreakable bonds with unlikely allies. Together, they journey through a universe where the very laws of reality have been rewritten—where dimensions overlap, ancient forces stir, and danger hides in every shadow. Their challenges will test more than strength: they must rely on wit, courage, and the strength of their growing friendship. Join Jin and his companions as they carve their path through a cosmos forever changed, uncovering truths that could reshape the order of worlds.

Sudah lebih dari 100 tahun sejak bumi mengalami peristiwa yang disebut 'The Second BigBang' Dimulai dengan dentuman pertama yang menyebabkan permukaan air laut menurun secara drastis dan munculnya banyak benua dan daratan baru Lalu disusul dengan dentuman kedua yang meretakkan langit dan menciptakan 'portal' yang membawa perubahan besar pada kehidupan di bumi, munculnya monster dan ras yang berasal dari dunia lain dengan teknologi dan budaya yang baru memaksa manusia beradaptasi untuk bertahan hidup. =========================== ===========================

* Disaster struck Constance Sylvaine’s life when her husband, Lorenzo Morelli, the main heir of the Morelli mafia famiglia, loved and cheated with someone else—Vittoria Speranza, Constance’s best friend—and she was pregnant. Constance was tortured and forced; Lorenzo Morelli was so happy when she signed the divorce paper. Months later, however, Morelli was shocked to know that Constance is a billionaire heiress of the powerful, rich Sadie Kaiser, and now a superhot trillionaire CEO with dark desires and obsessions—Slater Blackthorne—is asking for her hand. * Slater breathes in Sadie's ear. "You die when I say you die, and right now, I'm not done with you. I'm never going to be done with you—you're mine. Mine, that means no one else gets to hurt you. I am the only one who gets to hurt you."

After being betrayed by his friends, Emmy decided to go after those who caused his to suffer but the more he got closer to his revenge , his mind could only feel bad for what he was doing but being driven by revenge he continued his his revenge after some time he decided to go with change which was to late as he believed that he will never change

Tonight, Diana Frost never thought something like this would happen. When she came to the fundraiser, she was just being a representative from her father company as one of the donators, but Adam Stone came out of nowhere and offered her, his hands in marriage which surprise her. Now the man demanded her answer like marriage was just a business deal. ......................... The picture is not mine, if the is any issue I'll delete it.

A young man who gains a over-power systen and uses it to fix the world.

Set in an alternate South India Kaliyuga, the story unfolds in a time long before written records—when the land was divided not just by kingdoms ., but by ancient mystical traditions, hidden martial sects, and primal forces rooted in the body and spirit. The continent is ruled by a fragile alliance of southern dynasties, each guarding secrets of yogic warfare, chakra-based cultivation, and elemental kalari disciplines. Power flows not only through bloodlines, but through ancient scripts, sacred nerve maps, and forgotten temple arts. Amidst this world, the Mannan tribe—forest dwellers seen as outcasts and untouchables—live on the fringes, neither respected nor remembered. But even among them, one child is different. Karikalan Mannan, a child abandoned in the misty Periyar hills, is unknowingly tied to a destiny far beyond the tribal world that shelters him. Marked by ancient forces and hunted for a past he doesn’t yet understand, Karikalan must rise from betrayal, slavery, and ruin—not to seek revenge, but to uncover who he truly is and why powerful forces conspired to erase him.

This book, will contain magic, the strugle to raise a once prestigius house, politics, and battle in every way.

In this realm governed by time-honored norms and chivalry, the crown Prince of Elkodia is set to wed the crown Princess of Eldoria so as to ensure everlasting peace that knows no brutality. They concur, in a long standing tradition, that this alliance will unify their kingdoms and create a greater force between their nations. The young successors, all of whom are nurtured with this burden, are united for it is hoped that their marriage will bring about peace and stability. But lurking underneath is the bottom line which stipulates that should the marriage break, Eldoria will pay the price of being occupied by Elkodia. With so much at stake due to the winning of this union, the arranged marriage becomes a form of guarantee that there will be allegiance, there will be compromises and that pressure will be employed to seal a relationship that will define the two kingdoms forever.

In a world where mighty families wield legendary powers—some control shadows, others manipulate time or tear through everything in their path—one man stands between destruction and salvation. Benji Joju, exiled from his family for lacking magical ability, trains tirelessly with a sword, haunted by the legacy of a legendary assassin known as "The Family Killer." When his best friend is attacked and left battered, Benji must confront the dark forces threatening to wipe out what remains of his family—and the world itself. As secrets unfold and old legends stir, Benji's resolve will be tested in a battle of steel, shadow, and blood.

In a world forever changed by the Great Demons' brutal reign, humanity's hard-won peace is threatened by a new and unexpected force: Lance Grey. This young boy's unsettling abilities, born from an unknown power, raise questions about his true nature. Is he a cursed soul, a demon in disguise, or something more? As Lance grapples with the darkness within, he must confront the shadows of his own destiny. With the help of loyal friends, he'll brave treacherous landscapes, battle formidable enemies, and unravel the mysteries of his power. Will Lance master his abilities, or will they consume him? Can he forge a new path, or will the legacy of the Great Demons define his future? Join Lance Grey on his heart-pumping journey to discover the truth about himself and the world he lives in. The fate of humanity hangs in the balance in How To Be A Great Demon.

The young Chen Feng was betrayed, but he accidentally activated the treasure of the Creation Divine Scroll. From then on, he rose from the Taoist temple, joined the sect, practiced martial arts, wielded a sword, suppressed everything, competed with the sky, competed with people, seized the destiny, controlled the universe, and cut through all the ways. There are countless geniuses in the world, but I am the only one who can be respected and make the decision, shocking the ancient and the modern. ✨Love this translation? Support me on Patreon for early access, exclusive content, and more! Your support keeps the translations coming—subscribe today! ✨Join me on Patreon: Patreon.com/flokixy