Sleeping Dogs Lie

A captivating, Romantic thriller that exposes the sinister side of beauty. Christine's picture-perfect life conceals a suffocating reality: the crushing pressure to conform to societal expectations and the devastating 'pretty curse' that has haunted her since childhood. When the enigmatic Peter appears, Christine is forced to confront the dark secrets behind her beauty, the lies she's told herself, and the true cost of perfection. Will Peter's love be her salvation, or will it become a deadly trap?

Jiang Yan had been reborn. In his previous life, he was duped by his own father—who ended up in prison—into taking on the responsibilities of the family. He had to care for his grandparents in place of his father, show respect to his uncles, maintain brotherly love... In this life, he only wanted to breat free from these bloodsuckers, find a sugar "daddy", and by the way, nourish his stomach. ***** Song Jiawen felt something was weird. That guy from next door—who had to return to the countryside to study because his father was imprisoned—suddenly switched from literature to science and joined her class, and even moved to the seat behind her. Ostensibly, he did it so she could tutor him in physics and biology, but why did she always feel like he had an ulterior motive? ***** Years later, as Jiang Yan watched the soup simmering in the pot while soothing his son in his arms, he glanced back at his wife, who was leisurely watching TV on the sofa with her legs crossed, and thought miserably, this meal ticket he had married into was proving to be quite a struggle!

I dashed passed a large tree merely avoiding crashing into it and risking getting caught. If only I had brought my motorcycle along with me, I would've been out of here as quickly as I got in. I continued running taking random turns trying my best to shake the men off my trail. I made a daring turn into a narrow path only to make an abrupt stop- It was a dead end!. 'Why does this almost always happen?' I thought, now extremely annoyed. I hurriedly began surveying my environment, desperately looking for any way to escape. I had to think of something or who knows what they'd do to me if I was caught but how in the world do you escape a dead end? Suddenly, the sound of a gunshot echoed in my ears sending a rushing gust of adrenaline through my veins and soon after came the sound created by the impact of the bullet on the wall ahead of me. 'Damn it!' I hissed, I'd been caught. I raised my hands above my head and slowly turned around to face them. I gave an awkward smile at five men who were all pointing their guns at me. The man in the middle with an expression harsh enough to give anyone the creeps spoke up "Give us the flash or die!". Everything about his voice expressed nothing but a thirst for murder and blood lust. ~~~~~~ I bet you're all wondering how I ended up in something as surreal as this, so why don't I start from the beginning. My parents were your classic run-off-the-mill romcom couples. Their love literally knew no bound. It was always something special the kind you'd rarely see in real life and probably only see in story books and fantasies. They got married and a year later had me...and my twin brother Luca. My parents were rich so, Luca and I grew up comfortable, wrapped and shielded by the warmth of our parents unbreakable love. Everything seemed perfect, but who would have known that perfection could be easily broken. All it took to destroy our perfect lives was one unfortunate,bloody night. I woke up to the sounds of gunshots, panicked I got out of bed and dashed out of my room to follow the sounds and figure out what in the world was going on. I spotted Luca coming out of his room too, no doubt it was the noise that woke him up too. I ran down the stairs of our villa and entered the living room which seemed to be the source of the noise. I stopped dead in my tracks at the most horrifying sight. That was when my world shattered. My dad laid wounded on the floor and my mom had just been shot right in front of my eyes. I collapsed on the floor and screamed. The masked assassins looked up sparing me a few quick glances before escaping through the now shattered windows. Everything else that happened was a blur. Before I knew it we were at the hospital and a few months later, our lives were back to what seemed like our new normal. Luca and I went back to school, all our damaged properties along with all our security guards had been replaced and dad went back to work. We were all devastated when we lost mom and we all tried to move on and look towards the future, well all of us... except dad. He was crushed and he threw himself deep into work. He barely ever slept, always stayed in his room and quickly lost interest in raising us-we practically didn't exist to him anymore. So Luca, being older twin raised the both of us giving me all the parental attention I needed for 4years . Luca and I graduated high school and got an amazing job offer from our uncle-Mark. All we had to do was pass a test and the job was ours but I can't tell you what the test was,that part's confidential and if I told you... I'd have to eliminate you. In Summary, Luca and I passed the test and we're now undercover SPIES! It's the real deal. ***** This story is about the adventures of Andrea and her three best friends but it focuses more on Andrea's side of the story. Having growing up in a loving family, she finds it hard to believe that all she has grown to believe is a lie. She discovers that truly everything is not as it seems as it seems.

Xia Yu, in order to save her dying mother, was forced to be a replacement for her estranged twin sister. The contract lasts for a year. After that, she was not to look for them again in exchange for 1 million yuan. She had thought that it was only a contract marriage where she did not need to spend time with her brother in law. But fate had a different plan. Not only had he taken her as his wife but she got pregnant just when it was time for her to leave. “But this child is my love for you. So I will cherish her forever." Would her story end just like that? Or did she have different plans in life?

A big strong woman with a wild heart and a smaller less strong man with a delicate heart could never fall in love. But what if they did? Well that is the case for omega Kim Eun Seong who has a boyfriend, but can’t help notice a certain girl walking around his campus. Bamsaek Ah-Reum, a blasian girl who has been having trouble fitting in all while going through girlfriend after girlfriend is having no luck with a solid partner… What will happen next? Tags: amaw, ambw, abo, femalealpha, maleomega, enemies-to-lovers

this story is for the dark hearts in this world this book is our last hope for your untouched souls

[ Warning: Mature content R-18 ] So a depressed God, A inebriated Goddess, and a confident Demi-God walks into a Nightclub, right? They were all brought by Dialoco, a mythical faun who wanted to make the special anniversary of nightclub one to be remembered for eons. And thanks to one Demi-God pissing off a powerful Mafia Boss, he just might get it. A tale of action, adventure, intrigue, and redemption.

21+ My mother whom I have loved for years but I never thought she would sleep with my neighbor

Jing Mushen, a great and popular actor in his late twenties who never believed in the fantasy of falling in love. He meets Nelly Cruz on the night when she had a very bad accident Nelly, on the other hand, is a very popular actress and singer. She gets into a very terrible accident and falls into a coma for three months. When she wakes up, she remembered nothing but the man she saw before she became unconscious. Her twin sister,Nova claimed Nelly's position in the entertainment industry and acted like Nelly sice Nelly could not recall a thing and moreso, their parents agreed to the idea.

Ye Feng traveled to the world of urban novels and became a villain, rich and handsome. Not only did he kneel and lick the heroine Bai Susu mindlessly all the way, but he was also ruined by the hero Lin Yi. The most shameful thing is that Ye Feng finally went to be a follower for the hero Lin Yi. Ah! villain? Lick the dog? Ye Feng awakened the counterattack system on the spot, counterattacked all the way, beat the hero and heroine, knelt on the ground and sang conquering. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ This is not my novel... it's google translated from the raws.... If you are the author and want this to be removed then you can contact me here through comment, review. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ Author: 时轮 ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ Raws: 我居然成了反派舔狗 ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━

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Kamila is a successful business woman who doesn't have luck with love. After her last breakup, her best friend advised her to get a dog. She adopted two dogs without knowing that they were actually werewolves Dylan and Ryan are twin brothers and Alpha of Silver Moon pack. They were travelling alone and got attacked by rogue. Too injured to heal on their own until they got picked by a pound. Kamila adopted them and turned out to be their mate. She found out about this two and her life changed in ways she couldn't imagine. "You are ours. You have been ours since you were born and will always be ours"-Dylan "You are our mate our life. You own us as much as we own you"- Ryan

Her father was an odd… spirit to say the least, rarely do he tell of himself, rarely does he speak, and never did he reveal his name and never does he show his face. But hidden within in a far cornered space, in the crevices of her wardrobe did she learned her father had more secrets hidden away.

Riley, a transmigrated soul from another world, possessing an unique "Golden Finger" that can make him perceive spirit beasts growth on the information panel. With this advantage, he becomes a formidable Beast Tamer, making informed decisions during battles and training. As he forges unbreakable bonds with his Spirit Beasts, Riley aims to become a champion in the World of Beast Tamers. Reading Guide : 1. The daily life of MC and his Spirit Beast 2. No Harem 3. No Heroine 4. No Romance Disclaimer: All the picture on the novel is not belong to me.

Anna, a college student from the nursing department forced to marry the heir of a well-known businessman in the country. They were arranged by their grandfather because of debt. Will they fall in love with each other even if they promised to be brother and sister only or they be able to develop their feelings against their will? or they will become frenemies or lovers? stay tuned there's more kilig, twist, and thrilling story, and please support my novel! I love you all! this story, I posted only here :) book cover not my owned

Lukas Rhoan, a man whose life was filled with struggle and monotony, meets an untimely end only to awaken in a strange and ancient world. To his astonishment, he finds himself reborn not as a man but as a pup of the Canis Dominator—a prehistoric apex predator said to rival even the Smilodon Populator in size and power. Set in the Cenozoic Era, Quaternary Period, Pleistocene Epoch, Lukas must adapt quickly to survive in a brutal world where every day is a battle against nature, predators, and the relentless march of time. As a juvenile, he is small and vulnerable but armed with the extraordinary potential of his species: strength, speed, intelligence, and a bite force capable of breaking bone. Driven by human memories and instincts, Lukas navigates this unforgiving landscape, hunting for food, learning the ways of his new body, and grappling with the isolation of being the only creature in the prehistoric wilderness with the mind of a man. Along the way, he encounters other fearsome creatures—mammoths, saber-toothed cats, and ancient humans—testing his instincts and his resolve. But the Canis Dominator is no ordinary predator. With each challenge, Lukas grows stronger, evolving into the pinnacle of survival. His journey is not just about adapting to a new form—it’s about discovering what it means to live fully in a world where survival is earned, not given. As Lukas embraces his destiny as the ultimate predator, he begins to question: Was he reborn by chance, or is there a greater purpose behind his transformation into the king of the Pleistocene?

15 years ago, his elder brother was killed right in front of him in the middle of the night – killed by their most trusted driver. Since then, Stefan had a hard time sleeping and often got nightmares. He learned not to trust anyone. Cayenne worked almost all day and all night. She only got three hours of sleep every day. She was the breadwinner of their family since her mother was diagnosed with tuberculosis. She thought she would have a great time working as a receptionist in a hotel. Until… “I’ll pay you an additional $3000 a month. Sleep with me.” Stefan placed a signed check on the table in front of her. Her head was spinning at the large sum of money. She can finally buy her mother’s medication and send her brothers to school without worry. But to sleep with him? “I’m sorry if I come off rude but, I can’t sleep with you sir.” She tried to refuse politely, afraid that she will lose her job if he felt displease towards her. Stefan took off his coat and placed on the backrest of his chair. “Think about my offer carefully. It wasn’t so bad sleeping with you after all.” It was a mistake she made on her part when she fell asleep right beside him on his bed, drunk and dizzy. Will he make the mistake of trusting someone again? Will he entrust his life to her by sleeping soundly beside her? How will they face each other when they started to unveil the mystery of their identities? ***cover isn’t mine***edited by a friend***I don’t earn anything from this picture*** Original cover was taken from Mr Love: Queen's Choice Related videos and pictures can be seen in Koi to Producer: EVOL×LOVE

One dream had consumed every person on Earth; A fantasy world where dying means death even in the waking world. Follow Jamie as he not only survives the dream, but fights his way to the top in both worlds.

In the bustling city of Verenthia, where the clang of swords and the murmur of betrayal filled the air, two rival families stood at the brink of destruction. The Arlan and the Vesperis, once united by friendship, had descended into a bitter rivalry that echoed through generations, staining their history with blood and resentment. Amidst this chaos, a chance encounter unfolded under a sky lit by a thousand stars. Elysia, the carefree daughter of the Arlan clan, yearned for freedom beyond the constraints of her family's expectations. Across the city, Layton, the bold son of the Vesperis, was driven by a desire to reclaim his family's honor. When their eyes met at the annual festival, time seemed to still, and the world around them faded. Drawn together by an inexplicable force, they shared stolen moments and whispered dreams, crafting a bond that defied the hatred of their kin. In a city where love was a forbidden fruit, their hearts dared to reach for the impossible. Yet, as the stars twinkled overhead, they knew the path ahead was fraught with danger and heartache.

After a mysterious gas was released into the planet's atmosphere, the population suddenly found themselves with mystical powers. Ranging from superhero abilities known only in comics, to incredibly specific and hardly practical. When your worth is now decided by birth, how does one live? When talent merely becomes a word to explain a fortunate ability, how do you stand out? Heroes, Villains, Vigilantes. Stories and myths of such beings became commonplace. Governments requiring powerful abilities to keep order. The Hero Association attempting to keep its influence through monetization. Villain groups abusing their powers. Vigilantes attempting to fight against such tyranny and unfairness. Corruption rampant as always. Like stated, these stories are commonplace. Mass produced even. So what about a narrower focus? A lawless city ruled by an order of Street Gangs. This isn't the story of a selfless uprising Hero, or a Villain who wreaks destruction, or even a Vigilante who wants a better world. Rather it's a story of the struggle of the strong. People who gather others underneath them, and fight against rivals. All to rise to the top and rule this city. Would you care to join? This isn't a grand story, it might not be to your taste. Can you stand beside those who struggle, without a guarantee for a satisfying end? As they fight to stand at the top, or be consumed? If so, allow me to tell you this story. (WARNING: THIS VOLUME CONTAINS VIOLENCE AND STRONG LANGUAGE. VIEWER DISCRETION IS ADVISED)

Aldric Bloodrune, the scorned bastard son of the powerful Bloodrune Clan, has known only the cold sting of rejection. Born with a bloodline too strong to ignore yet too illegitimate to honor, he grew up under the shadow of the clan’s ruthless expectations. The legitimate children and noble peers scorned him, while his father, the merciless patriarch, kept him at arm’s length. But when his own blood betrayed him in the ultimate act of cruelty—striking him down to sever his claim—fate took a surprising turn. Reborn in his younger self, Aldric stands at the precipice of vengeance and power. This time, he vows to protect the only person who ever showed him compassion: Olivia Cartroute, the noble daughter of a neighboring clan who, despite the dangers, saw the humanity in him. In this new life, Aldric embraces his outcast identity, wielding it like a weapon. He learns the ancient, forbidden Bloodrune arts in secret, forging himself into a force that will not only defy the Bloodrune legacy but shatter it. Fueled by vengeance and tempered by loyalty, Aldric marches toward the day he will reclaim his destiny and finally face the father who took everything.

it'll find you.

Wei Chifeng, who feeds wolves as dogs, was seriously injured and on the brink of death on the battlefield. After being rescued by Feng Tingliu, he lost his memory and stayed in Liudu City to become Feng Tingliu's guard. Liudu City is a place where Fengting Liu collects and retains people from the martial arts world. There are many rules in the city, such as not accepting useless, betrayed, and unable to survive people. Fengting Liu appears to be a fickle lord of the city, but in reality, he has a complex background and purpose. He has intricate connections with various forces, including the court and demonic sects. During his interactions with Feng Tingliu, Wei Chifeng gradually developed a deep affection for him and was also involved in a series of conflicts and conspiracies in the martial arts world. Their relationship continued to develop under various events, gradually becoming subtle and intimate from the initial master servant relationship. The situation in the martial arts world has become increasingly complex, with various forces such as the Demon Cult, the Society for the Elimination of Evil, and the imperial court fighting against each other. Feng Tingliu and Wei Chifeng face many challenges and choices among them, and their fate is closely linked to the fate of the entire martial arts world.

Blakely Arcas is a socially dense 15-year-old who hates wasting her energy on unnecessary things. "Why make the bed if I will be getting back into it later on?" "Is it really necessary to spend four years with a bunch of loud, obnoxious teens just to get a piece of paper? How about we cut the time in half? Make it two years instead. More time to sleep". When a new VR MMORPG is released, her best friends make her play it. "What do you mean I can be or do whatever I want in the game?! I want.... I want to be a Panda!" *I do not own the cover; please don't sue me. I will take it down, I swear! *

The news of Kuro's—now the Duke of Maverny—engagement to nearly all the prominent ladies of every race that is connected to Chersea created waves across every realm, including the land of the dwarves, Equality. With his name being the 'talk of the town', he soon finds himself unable to keep a low profile, which he needs to find the lost 'dwarf saint'. And as if to add to Kuro's woes, he starts to attract the unwanted attention from the dwarves' 'Golden Hammer', the most powerful guild leader and 'reincarnator' in all of Equality...

In the city of Furwood, the mysterious billionaire Damian holds immense power, owning many of the city’s industries. He lives secluded in a grand manor on the outskirts, rarely seen by the public. Tall, striking, and enigmatic, he seems untouchable. Evan, a skilled young veterinarian, is unexpectedly hired to care for Damian’s pets, including a gentle Ragdoll cat named Leo and a friendly Golden Retriever named Max. Evan quickly finds himself drawn to Damian’s mysterious aura. One stormy night, while treating Leo, lightning strikes, and Evan loses consciousness. When he awakens, he discovers he can feel everything Leo experiences—and when he falls asleep, his soul completely merges with Leo, giving him the ability to observe Damian’s world up close. This peculiar bond pulls Evan deeper into Damian’s life. He is both charmed and frustrated, particularly when Damian often places Leo on his lap, affectionately petting him, a sensation that Evan feels yet cannot escape. The situation becomes even stranger when Evan, as Leo, discovers that Damian also has a hidden side: Max the Golden Retriever is actually Damian in disguise! As they navigate their double lives as both “veterinarian and billionaire” and “cat and dog,” Evan becomes entwined in Damian’s hidden struggles. Torn between their complicated friendship and growing attraction, Evan decides to help Damian achieve a secret goal, even as he questions the true depths of their connection.