Button Umbrella

Yesterday, everything was under control—a high-stakes deal, carefully planned down to the last detail. But then she appeared: a woman with a glint in her eyes and crystal buttons shimmering on her coat. Before I could react, her hand silenced me. When I woke up, I was here. Trapped. This place is like nothing I’ve ever seen, where the walls seem to whisper secrets, and every corner hides a question more dangerous than the last. There are others, strangers who don’t trust me any more than I trust them. And then there’s her—watching us, pulling the strings of a deadly game where logic is our only lifeline and mistakes could be fatal. Who is she? Why are we here? And most importantly… how do we escape before time runs out?

Liu Yang's life used to revolve around a few simple truths: If the king crab wasn't fresh enough to pinch him back, it wasn't worth eating. Kobe beef? Only the finest cuts would grace his plate. And don't even think about uncorking a bottle of French wine that wasn't old enough to run for president. But then fate hit the cosmic snooze button, and Liu Yang woke up in a parallel universe where his platinum credit card was about as useful as a screen door on a submarine. Michelin-starred restaurants? Ha! He couldn't even afford the valet parking. Kobe beef? More like "look but don't touch, peasant." As if that wasn't bad enough, he'd been reincarnated as the owner of a hole-in-the-wall diner where burning a simple egg was considered a culinary triumph. Just when Liu Yang was resigning himself to a lifetime of serving up gastronomic atrocities... Enter the System. The Duplication System, to be exact. How's it work? Simple. Stare at someone for three seconds, copy their skills, profit. Rinse and repeat until you've collected more abilities than a Swiss Army knife. But this isn't just a story about a chef leveling up faster than a video game protagonist on a Red Bull binge. Oh no, this is a tale of a trust fund baby determined to conquer the multiverse, one hair-brained scheme at a time.

“You think you have everything figured out by forcing me to marry you, don’t you? Tsk!” Roxanne spat mockingly, her eyes spitting fire at the man before her. “I love you too, Roxxy.” Sebastian regarded her with an endearment that always caused her skin to crawl. A soft smile laced his lips-one she longed to wipe off his face. If possible, Roxanne wished she could tear his treacherous face with her bare hands. “I will so make you pay, Sebastian Sinclair. You would wish you never crossed paths with me. That is a promise!” As she whispered these words into his ear, her warm breath tickled his skin, causing Sebastian to lose control. Before she could step away from him, he swiftly grabbed her by the waist and pulled her closer. The slow love song in the background added to the fake image of love between the couple. The grand wedding reception had no flaw, except the singular couple that stood in the middle of the dance floor. One was overjoyed to finally have her, while the other couldn’t wait to torment him for every pain he caused her. “Get your filthy hands off…” Before Roxanne could finish her words, her husband claimed her lips hungrily, causing her to go stiff in his arms, after all, she couldn’t push him away in the presence of all the guests. The loud cheers and applause filled the room, making almost everyone envious of the power couple. However, one thing was certain, all hell would break loose soon enough. ============== In her past life, Roxanne Winslow felt nothing but pure hatred towards her husband. For all she knew, he got her brother arrested and later murdered in prison. However, he still used that fact to force her into a marriage, hiding the truth about her brother’s death from her. As payback, Roxanne cheated on him, plotted, and even schemed against her husband, until she was finally faced with a divorce agreement from Sebastian. It was only after she gladly signed the divorce document and ended up betrayed, scammed, miserable and dead that she realised Sebastian Sinclair has always been the umbrella that blocked out the scorching sun for her. Now that she got a second chance to live, Roxanne would worship the ground on which Sebastian steps, just so he won’t bring up the topic of divorce. She must atone for all her sins, protect Sebastian, and make him happy in this lifetime. The problem is, even if she wanted to remain Mrs Sinclair, a thousand reasons were waiting to tear their fragile union apart...

Tang Chun Xi has been reborn into a world where the strong rule and the weak perish. Once the last survivor of a doomed universe, she wields a unique physique forged in the flames of desolation and a lunar umbrella that holds secrets of untold power. In her search for answers, she will face deadly enemies, cultivate strength to protect those she loves, and battle the fears that threaten to consume her. Amidst conspiracies and unexpected passions, Tang Chun Xi will tread an uncertain path toward legend—or destruction.

"You better stop the fucking prank, woman, and just pick up your phone and call your alpha! Otherwise, I will press the damn button and blow you up," A man with a very ugly-looking scar on his face said menacingly, holding a time bomb remote control in his hand and shaking it back and forth before a woman. In the last moment of her death, Rose looked into her heart and cried bitterly. "If I had a second chance, Rolan, I would never have agreed to marry you. I would never have had hopes in you." _____ On the day of her sister's wedding, Rose found herself thrust into an unexpected role as the bride when her sister failed to show up. Marrying a man who had loved her sister for three years, Rose held onto the fragile hope that he might one day care for her. But her dreams of love quickly crumbled—he ignored her, treated her coldly, and never gave her the attention she longed for. Even at her lowest, when Rose’s life hung by a thread, he was nowhere to be found, choosing instead to enjoy his time with her sister. Rose’s heart shattered as she took her final breath, consumed by betrayal and despair. When she opened her eyes again, she was back in her younger self—not before the wedding, but on the very same day she was meant to die. This time, Rose vowed to rewrite her story. She would stop loving him, leave him behind, and refuse to let herself be caught in their web of betrayal again. But the peaceful life Rose planned never came to be. Against all odds, she discovered she was pregnant—carrying his child. Now bound together by this unbreakable link, Rose must face the man she once loved, all while trying to guard her heart. Why is he chasing her now? Why wasn’t he with her sister when she ran away and left him? Why does he seem desperate to win her back when all she wants is to stay far away?

[Ding!] [Cashback System Activation Requirement Met!] [System Binding In Progress...!] [System Successfully Linked!] [Spent $1,000. 10x Critical Hit. Earned $10,000. The money has been transferred to account XXX-XXX-XXX] [Spent at least $1,000 on a beautiful lady. Received 1 lottery ticket. Do you want to use it?] [YES][NO] Kyle was a man that has never had any luck in life and he was on the verge of ending it all after being fired from his minimum wage job due to a customer's complaint which turned out to be a lie but due to the customer being an attractive lady, no one believed Kyle. To make matters worse, he had to pay for the damages that was caused by the customer. Beautiful people, they had it easy, didn't they? This was his last step and he knew that he wouldn't see tomorrow as he searched for a river to throw himself in. He thought his mind finally broke as there was no explanation for the Cyan Screen that popped up as he clicked the [YES] button. [You have drawn Charm!] [Charm: There is nothing the user can't charm his way out of or into! The universe has blessed you with charisma!] "Hahaha! I must have lost my marbles..." Kyle muttered to himself but his phone soon rang out to show that he had a notification. And to his surprise, he saw $10,000 sitting in his account and his jaw dropped. "THIS IS FOR REAL!!!"

[Warning: R-18 Content] "What do you mean I can't hit 1 million subs before the end of this winter? Are you serious?" "If you're not donating, you're basically freeloading, guys." "Imagine not being a subscriber… couldn't be me." "Can we get some Fs in the chat for these noobs who can't keep up?" Reborn in a land of swords and magic called Oceros, Dilhan, a former streamer from a strange world called Earth, decided to make a living by streaming since that was the only thing he knew how to do. But this land, Oceros, was a world of a Souls-like action RPG game called "Blighted" that Dilhan had played before he died on Earth after exploding a nerve while stuck on the same boss for an entire day. Despite all of this he decided to live a normal life as a streamer but what was this? Instead of building a channel and gaining fame, he began attracting crazy followers and insane women seeking his "bodily blessings." People started treating him like a god and treating him like some kind of a messiah, while others labelled him a heretic and attempted to kill him. Did he understand all of this when he decided to hit that "Start Streaming" button? This is Dilhan's journey to become the first streamer in the land of Oceros, a world plagued by a being known as the Harbinger. Will he become the first streamer in this world, or will he become something more to its people? *** Author's Note: —This story has R-18 elements to it, but no netorare (NTR), or Yuri(Lesbian). —This story is a work of fiction and all the character names, locations, ages, and events depicted are purely the product of the author’s imagination. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or to real-world events or locations, is entirely coincidental. —18+ chapters will be marked. Disclaimer:- Some of the illustrations are not mine, so if you want me to remove them please contact me via Discord. Join the Discord for Illustrations and updates:- https://discord.gg/kHNVDfBTJr Hope you enjoy this work! Thank you for reading as always:)

There was once an innocent little boy who was about to graduate high school. But suddenly, a truck ran him over before he could step foot in adult life. From his cruel twist of fate, he learns that after a person dies, they simply go to a result screen—a simple score system based on how publicly known they are. Being the nobody, he only had enough points to use the wheel spin—three shots that would determine his upcoming life. The wheel first landed on females, crushing his hope of keeping his gender. But he wasn't just going to give up so easily as the male section remained. The next spin didn't land on what he hoped for. With one last shot, he slammed the button and prayed. A miracle, almost as if god answered his prayer, appeared right before his eyes as it landed on a male. "Thank you, god! I knew you'd never give up on me like that——Wait, what do you mean that's a bug?" Before he could say anything, he was reborn into a fantasy world where magic and cultivation coexist. Want to find out what he got for his upcoming adventure? Well, let's just say he experiences the three stages of grief with his awful luck. --- Disclaimer: Some of the love interests are related to the main character, and the main character's love interests are only towards women. Four chapters a week. The upload schedule may be a little wacky, and no bonus chapter for now as I'm still currently in college. Discord server if you want to talk or have questions: https://discord.gg/hnXMFwfVR3

She had a secret protector. The mysterious boy in black, a boy who saved her life. Who was he? Why did he do that? All answers are hiding behind the red umbrella.....

Hello, everyone. If you're reading this, you may have read my other stories. I'm starting this one as a bit of a "getting back into it" story. (The synopsis will be further down) Both stories I've written will continue in the near future. (I have to re-read them because I've experienced a massive bout of memory loss.) Apologies for those of you waiting, but I had unavoidable circumstances that impeded my writing experiences. The cover isn't mine but it's been lightly photoshopped. If you want it taken down, tell me. (Signed by Author on April 25th, 2023) Anyways, time for the synopsis: Lia was a simple girl in her previous life. Well not really, considering she was the hit woman for the largest mafia organization that operated within the United States. Over the years, her exceedingly high kill count, and overall success rate was something to be afraid of. Her personality was something akin to pure confidence, bordering on arrogance. She dealt with people the same way she did her enemies. By ruining their lives in the most horrific ways. IE: Setting them up for FBI investigations, having their houses repossessed by the government, or even having them framed for a serious crime. Lia was someone that no one wanted to ever cross. If you did cross her, you might as well have signed your own death certificate! That was until she was smacked in the head by a falling piano. While following through on a hit, no less! I mean, come on! A piano?! that's unfathomably crazy. Well, despite getting hit by a literal piano, she still managed to finish the job. But the very next day, she choked on a sandwich and nearly died! Her luck seemed to have literally bottomed out. This "streak of bad luck" had continued in her life for years! Literal years! She had come so close to dying so many times that she was genuinely confused as to how this could happen to someone! From falling down a flight of stairs to nearly breaking her neck during a cartwheel (despite having so much experience that she could do them with her eyes closed.) Lia had experienced so many near-death experiences that she had become entirely immune to the weird circumstances happening around her. Eventually, the bad luck did catch her. She was minding her own business, walking through the streets of Seattle when a coin rolled across the ground and tripped someone else, who dropped an umbrella, which she tripped over. Her fall had her land directly into the flow of moving traffic. She was then hit by a small square-body pickup truck. It had a small sticker of a smug smiling face attached to its front bumper. Lia had died because of what was essentially a coin. A coin had actually managed to kill a human being. Not just any human, but one of the most feared people within the US. Warnings for all readers: -This novel will (at some point) contain lesbian sex scenes. -System tag doesn't mean in the most literal way. (you'll find out more if you read it.) -This may become a Yuri harem novel (haven't decided.) -Will contain very strong LGBTQ+ themes

The sugary sweet life of the beautiful young Miss Asher. Plunged into wealth and riches, while growing under an umbrella shade from the stench of poverty and struggles. The Riechard family's lovely little Miss, who grew absent from her parents love; from a young age living under the Reichard family household. She waxed quickly older with time. Becoming a woman of noble virtues and good characters. Graduating from a top institute of medicine and a perfect fiance who loves and pampers her along with his family. Her world came to crash, when false news flies all over the city. Showcasing her life; painted as immoral and loose virtue, tarnishing the perfect image and reputation once built. Pushed from the once family that raised her, canceling her engagement proposal and left devastated. ----- A rainy night in Tyle city. The silhouette of a petite woman walked under the rain in the empty street, amidst the heavy beating and showering droplets. She dragged her weary herself through the cold and judging streets fully drenched as a lifeless corpse pushed around. Her clothes stuck to her from the rain, with eyes devoid of an actual sight. Crossing the deserted roads across the street, when a car collided into her, falling unconscious on the wet road. Asher opens her eyes, slowly to the soft warmth around her, feeling like death had taken her; only to see an intravenous inserted in her hands and beside her bed a man stood there holding a paper. " Miss, my boss saved your life. In exchange he wants a marriage contract with you. "

“ why are you here again?” “ I wanted…..to….. dulai listen “ “ I thought I told you to stay away from me?” He was trying so hard to resist her but she was not making it any easy. “ no….no… dulai please it doesn’t have to be this way “ she said with that lovely voice that always drives him into ecstasy. Looking at her eyes one would see the crazy and unfiltered love in them. He was really helpless with her but still they can never be together. It was impossible. “ leave Anastasia”he said and made to leave but she held him back. “ just listen to me once please “ “ what do you want from me Anastasia?” She came forward with that lovesick eyes. The way she looked at him will forever be his undoing. She placed her slender and slim fingers on his chiseled chest having few buttons of his shirt open revealing the most beautiful tanned and sexy skin she had ever seen. “ I love you” At this his heart began pounding rapidly. She was killing him. His beating heart seized the moment she landed her cherry like lips on his. At this very moment all hell was broke loose. He lost it. They were literally on fire. “ to hell with mr thurston” Dulai was abducted and sold to Mr Maynard Thurston a wealthy and reputable man in America as a slave . He found himself in a world of slavery where the blacks had no will or choice of their own . Where blacks were treated and killed like animals. He couldn't be himself until he realised that there was a reason fate took him there and he was determined to fulfill his destiny. Mr Maynard Thurston's youngest daughter Anastasia fell in love with Dulai at first sight. The first time she saw him she was intrigued by him. The first reason being his skin colour and unique black beauty. When Dulai found out she was in love with him he tried all he could to avoid her, because she would cause trouble for him and the other blacks. And moreover he hated the White and he plans on avenging and retaining their freedom. He never imagined he would end up hating the White until he came to this side of the world. Anastasia's parents and siblings were not fond of the blacks and so that would never be possible. Mr Maynard Thurston was a reputable man in the society and he hated the blacks like wise his only son sir Nicholas. In between these Chaos Dulai unexpectedly fell in love with Anastasia. Their love is forbidden in the society . A love story between a black boy and a noble white lady from a very reputable family. What do you think? Will they be able to fight against the society because of their love ? Read and find out !!! I guarantee it an interesting and captivating story even though its my first official writing work. The story dates back to the 1880s before the abolition of black slavery.

At the heart of a wish lies an attempt at completion, a human desire to become our true and final selves. Wishes are fuelled by regrets and are bound eternally to the past, serving as approximations of what once was. We all experience regret and nostalgia, leading us to make wishes and find despair, but can we become our true selves despite this all? That's where the story of a girl who struggles to control her desires begins... Two souls sharing the same body and memory are living in Kyoto 2031. Tang-Ji Shizukesa, a girl who's grown up in her previous life with a hardcore passion for gaming, is now a bookworm in her new life who has no interest in video games. Along with her, Kazami and Hoyeon, the three childhood friends who separated 7 years ago due to an accident, have now been reunited again in a VRMMORPG game known as Dusk Protocol. The game has a unique combat system known as "Leere," a physical manifestation of an individual soul that can be conjured into deadly weapons. As Tang-Ji navigates this virtual world, she confronts the echoes of her past and the dissonance between her former self and her present identity. How will she cope with the rediscovery of a life she thought she left behind? How will Kazami and Hoyeon react to the new Tang-Ji? In a world where reality is malleable and death is just a click of a button away, the boundaries between past and present blur, forcing everyone to grapple with the truth of who they truly are. Disclaimer: This novel contains explicit language, violence, racism, and sexual scenes. There are also scenes that deal with various traumas, from physical to emotional to mental. (THE CHARACTERS’ CIRCUMSTANCES , TRAITS, AND BELIEFS IN THIS NOVEL ARE ALL BASED ON A TRUE STORY.)

Numbers are everything In a meritocratic school, 100,000 students from all over the galaxy compete to reach the top of the ranks—in a competition to become humanity’s strongest warrior. “We’re just meant to press this button?” However, the TAG System, designed like an Idle mobile game, seems to be a bit too simple. - POINTS Your current points: 21.5 Current Rank: #99,187 - How hard is it to reach the top? Especially if you’re the perfect human. Someone needs to beat the Most Important Special Exam For The Future Of Humanity.

Turns out death wasn't the end of everything, but the restart button of life. After returning to zero, watch as how I will unveil myself in this new world. This will be my starting point towards the greatness.

After suffering through mystery and disaster, two teens want more from the world. Joseph craves adventure and Tyler, with his portal opening umbrella can show him just how amazing and terrifying the world really is. Following the disappearance of his best friend Joseph stumbles upon a look alike with a similar name. Keeping this copycat with an incompatible personality by his side the two work to find the truth. Spending everyday so close together, they struggle to keep eachother at arms lengths to protect their own secrets. An adventurous boy who lost it all, an otherworldly version of his friend with unexplainable abilities, and one random undying dog. With each trip being their last a lifetime of adventure awaits.

'If I have to modify my status then I would start with my two wishes: Strength and women.' '99 points to strength and with it I would fulfill my first wish, and not only that, but by using my strength I will be able to obtain a lot of money and, with it, women.' '[Reset Status Points]' 'Mentally pressing the reset button changed all my status points to just one attribute…' 'Intelligence!' '"I'll tell you why you should keep that slave for me until I buy her…"' 'Feeling smarter than ever I used every possible argument to convince the slave dealer not to sell that slave until I had the money to buy her. After all…' 'That slave is not only beautiful, she also has [Masochist] in her state!' 'I must buy her!' Note: Explicit sexual content begins in chapter 21. If you want to support, you can at: https://www.patr eon.com/finlegost There you can find chapters in advance. Release schedule: Wednesday

If I am to make it out of here alive I can not wake the man who I choose to go home with. Of all nights to get pushed over the edge, why did I have to go home with someone. But I needed to get my mind off the fact my boyfriend of 3 years just dumped me after graduation. So here I am. Trying to pull my panties out from under Jacob? Jackson? Crap. If there was ever a story to judge me it’s this one. ‘Andrea Fray, if u don’t come down I’m leaving’ a text flashed on my phone. Great my best friend was leaving me to walk or hail a cab. Who needs underwater, right. It’s been 6 weeks since my drunken one night stand and I’m sitting here in the bathroom of the apartment Denise ‘Nessi’ and I share as she hugs me. “‘it’s ok, we can figure it out, we don’t have to return to the pack next week, I’m sure we can tell ur dad something to get out of the pairing ceremony.” The pairing ceremony was a chance for all packs to join and a few from over seas, to come together and find their mates, it goes on for 2 weeks for maximum pairing. But I know if I find my mate there is no chance he will be able to accept another and child. I’m daughter to the most powerful pack of North America, the Blood Rain pack. I cannot return carrying a child when I am not claimed. Being pregnant and unclaimed was very bad, usually females who got pregnant with another males pup who wasn’t their mate, were killed because her mate didn’t want to raise another wolfs pup. I don’t think my father could protect me seeing as how it was one of the laws he introduced when he rose to power. It was the first night of the pairing ceremony and alphas rolled in with their unmated pack members and usually a few warriors from their packs. There was well over 10,000 by now. I was headed to the kitchen to sneak a little snack when a delicious smell took me to the front door. The smell of fresh rain and mint, just mouthwatering. There he stood, 6’4” black wavy hair, muscles straining his white button up was showing off the outline of an 8 pack. MATE! Crap….

Daisy Zane was the illegitimate daughter of the Miles family? She grew up in the countryside and never went to school? The Miles family even publicly declared that they would never acknowledge her? ... When Daisy Zane's true identity was exposed, the Miles family immediately prepared a banquet to welcome her back into the family. But Daisy Zane directly refused, saying, “Are you even worthy, Miles family?” ... Surprisingly, the third young master of the Imperial Capital fell in love with a wild girl who had never received an education. It was said that he doted on her, and she was the most precious thing to him. While the whole Imperial Capital was shocked, Lord Clark proudly said, “My wife is extraordinary.” ... Kevin Clark never believed in love at first sight until he met Daisy Zane... In the north, there was a beauty who captivated the country and the city with her devastating beauty... ** Daisy Zane loved wearing dresses, and later on... all of Kevin Clark's shirt buttons matched the colors of her dresses.

In "Guzen no Monogatari," dive into a world where chance and fate weave together the fabric of everyday life. This enchanting collection of one-shot stories brings you moments of serendipity that change the course of the characters' lives in the blink of an eye. Each tale captures a unique and unexpected encounter, from a missed train that leads to a lifelong friendship, to a forgotten umbrella that sparks a whirlwind romance. With each turn of the page, you'll be drawn into heartwarming and whimsical narratives that remind us of the magic in life's unpredictability. Let "Guzen no Monogatari" take you on a journey through the small yet significant twists of fate that shape our world.

One day, the player base woke up in the game. However, this was not the [Easy] difficulty that everyone was used to play with. It was the most brutal, lethal [Hardcore] difficulty mode. Everyone was back at level one, with their respective class and knowledge of the game. As if it weren't enough, death was permanent and the log out button was disabed. But... Was it really a bad thing? #Antihero

Growing up, the protagonist always knew he wasn't like the other kids—awkward, introverted, and imaginative to a fault. With a childhood spent moving from city to city due to his father's job, his life felt like a constant reset button. Each new school brought new challenges: strange looks, failed attempts to fit in, and an endless series of first days that blurred together. But this time, things change. On his first day in a new school, a seemingly ordinary girl named Eve throws his world off balance. With a simple, innocent request to see his fingers, she sparks a chain of events that turns his mundane life into an unexpected journey of self-discovery, friendship, and emotions he never thought he'd experience. And like that, the story continues—each day a mix of awkward encounters, heartfelt moments, and comedic missteps. As the protagonist stumbles through the highs and lows of adolescence, he learns that being ‘not normal’ might just be the most extraordinary thing about him.

There’s a unique terror in real-life horror—stories born from whispered legends, inexplicable encounters, and chilling truths that defy logic. Unlike fiction, these tales don’t offer the comfort of being purely imaginary. They haunt because they’re real—or at least, they feel like they could be. This collection takes you into the eerie, the unsettling, and the downright terrifying moments that people have faced. From the spectral girl on the ancient Peepal tree to the shadowy figures that seem to watch from the corners of everyday life, these stories are grounded in truth and the unexplainable. Each tale pulls back the curtain on the thin veil that separates the ordinary from the supernatural, drawing you into a world where the unexplained is always just a breath away. Brace yourself for sleepless nights, lingering chills, and the unsettling sensation that you might not be as alone as you think. Welcome to The Umbrella and the Ghostly Visitor and Other Real-Life Horror Stories. Read on—if you dare.

“I died” “ I Jeremy Auns an ordinary office worker find myself in a very perculiar situation: stuck in a white void after dying with a stabbing pain in my head. All i remember is the memory of a magnificient old pocket watch given to me by a mysterious old man." Jeremy rolled his eyes as he held the pocket watch in his hand. 'What kind of old-fashioned crap is this?' he muttered. 'Does the old fart think I'm some kind of time traveller or something?' Little did he know, a single click of the button would send him on a wild ride to a whole new world, leaving his skepticism and rudeness behind. (Auns - “ Fuck, you know what, since you already read till here why don’t you just read till the end”) Read more to know what happen to Jeremy Auns. What kind of adventure are await for him?

Warning : Mature audience only. All I ever wanted was to be happy. Live a normal life. Not one that has been pre- programmed. ~~~~~~~~~~~ I am Charlotte Montogary. I was finally out. Or so I thought. If I could just make it past these woods I would make sure they never find me. Nathaniel Tamarnz. I was in. These people are as dumb as fuck. If my own solider made a mistake of this sort, I would definitely have their heads hanging on posts for it. I walked right past them even without the guard's clothing and no question was asked. They just let me pass straight through, right through these bloody gates. It was so easy to blend into the soldiers. No question asked! Be warned this novel contains illicit scenes. Not comfortable don’t read it. Wanna no more, click on the read button. # webnovel/stphntina/dreamboat# *2021 Don't pirate it's not nice. * Story under reconstruction

"Let me call the doctor " I move to press the emergency button but she pulls me back. "I think it's because am hungry " I heard her say. "Ahh...oh okay ,let me get you some food " I said but her hold doesn't loosen. "Vera " I call to her ,you need to let me go first . "Can't you stay for awhile ,I want to look at you more" she says instead. So I laid back in bed and let her gaze up at me . "Am sorry your in pain cause of me " I whisper. She smiled sliding closer to me ,she hides in my chest like a child seeking warmth . So I carrass her holding her tightly as I could. "I like the sound of your heartbeat " she murmured. I smiled for even if it wasnt me she liked ,it was still my heartbeat. ....... Even after years since she helped him, Alec hasn't forgotten her . So when she needs help he jumps in to offer it giving him another chance to win over ,Verana .

In the heart of a bustling city, amidst the cacophony of honking cars and chattering pedestrians, there stood a cozy bookstore named "Next Page." This was no ordinary bookstore; it was a heaven for dreamers and book lovers alike. Its wooden shelves reached to the ceiling, laden with tales from every genre, their spines a rainbow of colors under the soft glow of warm lighting, the smell of every old books is a memory. For Lexie Kepner, this was her favorite escape—a place where reality faded and fantasy came alive with every turn of a page. One rainy afternoon, as the drops pattered rhythmically against the pavement, Lexie hurried down the sidewalk, her umbrella spinning awkwardly above her head. She had been daydreaming about the latest novel she had been longing to read when, out of nowhere, she collided with someone. "Bookstore Encounter" is a heartwarming tale about love & connection, it is a connection beyond just look but a familiar feelings that was once lost but never lose. In every page you'll turn, will they ever have an answer?

Officer Alex Jones is simply enjoying his every day, lonely life. When an unexpected figure inserts himself into his life. Trojan. A world class mystery. The biggest mystery. The biggest criminal, yet the biggest hero. Able to erase debt with a single click of a button, and able to crash the market with the same button. As Trojan inserts himself into Alex’s life, the hunt for his identity makes him become obsessed.

"Speaking of knowing things…" Kyle said slowly, "You still haven't given me a chance to tell my story." "I know," said Andrea. "I was having too much fun speculating. Finding you like this is a gift, and I don't want to tear the wrapping off all at once. ‘Building up the anticipation makes it better.’" Kyle blinked again, then gave a quiet snort of recognition at his own words being thrown back at him. "So what is your speculation?" Kyle asked. "Oh I don't know, probably something utterly disappointing. Did they pick you up for speeding on the way to the farmers market? I guess that wouldn't explain the uh…" she gestured at his injury again. "It wouldn't explain that now, would it. Oh, I know! You got into a fight over the last piece of bluefin!" Kyle just shook his head slightly. "No? I guess it's too much to hope you did something really exciting like rob a bank—You're not secretly a cat burglar are you, Kyle? Lose your balance breaking into an art gallery? No…?" Kyle looked unamused. "Very funny, Chuckles, would you mind taking this a little more seriously?" "Of course," said Andrea. "Very serious for a lawyer to have been arrested. You could be disciplined. Disbarred! Why, we might not see each other in court anymore. Wouldn't that be a shame." "Wouldn't it though," replied Kyle. "So that's the kind of guy you think I am? Stealing fine art and fighting in fish markets?” Andrea pondered some more. "I know!" she exclaimed. "Did you get into a fight with someone's boyfriend? Did it turn out that you were your young lady's bit on the side, and you ended up having a domestic dispute?" Kyle winced. "Is that it?!" Andrea had been teasing, but it seems like she had touched a nerve. To whatever degree Kyle had seemed like he'd been playing along, even as worn down as he was, that last remark had left him deflated. Kyle hung his head. "It wasn't like that…" "Oh sure, like you haven't been collecting notches on your bedposts." "I'M not like that." "You're not? That's not what your reputation says, out there collecting numbers and breaking hearts. I heard that you were a real ladykil–" "Andrea! I'm not–" Kyle shouted, grabbing her hands. His hands were strong, and his grip so tight it almost hurt. His expression so intense, frustrated and hurt and… scared? Andrea knew she had been twisting the knife a little into something that bothered him, but what had caused this reaction? It was only for a moment, then Kyle seemed to catch himself and let go. He slumped back in his chair and slid his shackled hands back below the table. Andrea leaned back as well, adding to the distance, and folded her arms, no longer smiling. She glanced at the duress button out of the corner of her eye. If Kyle had kept holding her as tightly as he had been, she wouldn't have even been able to reach it. "I think we're ready for storytime now," she said seriously. “I think you had better start at the punchline. What have you been charged with, Mr Wynn?" Kyle took a deep breath before he raised his head once more. "Murder, Ms Mason. First Degree Murder." *** Andrea Mason, a defense attorney who cares more about justice and protecting her clients than just winning cases. But the one man she hates to lose to is her rival, the arrogant prosecutor, Kyle Wynn. Kyle represents everything Andi hates about unscrupulous win-at-all-costs lawyers, and for years they have traded arguments in the courtroom and barbs in the hallways. Their paths cross again when they find themselves on a high-profile murder trial. As much as Andrea might despise Kyle, she can’t believe it when HE is charged with the horrific murder. But she is even more shocked when he asks for her to represent him at trial… *** #SLOWBURN #STRONGFL #CRIME #MURDER #FLIRTY #ROMANCE If you want to know what to expect, check the reviews! ฅ^-ﻌ•^ฅ Burrito says to join here: https://discord.gg/qr7eUnxT2F