Emotionally Stunted

In a world torn apart by magic, war, and ancient history, the lives of three unlikely heroes intertwine in ways they never imagined. Celia, a girl haunted by her resemblance to the Queen of Curses, longs for a place to belong. Despite the hatred she faces, her unyielding compassion drives her to protect the innocent, even at great personal risk. Kaiser, heir to the Asura Kingdom’s throne, has turned his back on his royal lineage. Cunning and emotionally guarded, he hides a heart scarred by betrayal and loss. As the shadow of a cruel cult looms larger, Kaiser's thirst for revenge threatens to consume him. Lucas Reinhardt, the God's chosen sorcerer with a haunted past, is a beacon of humor and courage to his friends. But beneath his carefree demeanor lies a soul deeply wounded by loss, making him fight harder to shield those he holds dear. As their paths converge, the trio must navigate a world of broken kingdoms, unspoken truths, and a rising darkness. With demons lurking in the shadows and a cult bent on destruction, their choices will shape not only their fates but the future of their world. The Last Step is a tale of resilience, revenge, and the fragile bonds of friendship forged in the face of despair. In a land where magic can both destroy and heal, can these three stand against the tide—or will their pasts drag them into the abyss?

One day, Ivy Green receives a call from her popular older brother: "My first love is joining a dating show. Look after her for me." (In other words, make sure to step in and cause a scene if you see her getting close with other male contestants.) Ivy: That’s my specialty! From childhood until now, causing chaos has been her number one skill. But as Ivy keeps "watching over" her, she finds herself getting drawn in. Her frustrated brother: “This is how you’re looking after her?” In The Romance Guide for Stars, a reality show originally set up as a four-man contest for three women with all the expected drama, Ivy and Kate Stone’s unexpected chemistry soon captivates the audience. Fans quickly proclaim it the greatest sapphic romance ever on screen. Kate, a former child star with over a decade of fame, is the darling of the entertainment world. Ivy, often labeled the “next Kate Stone” during her girl group audition days, used to find her fanbase frequently clashing with Kate’s. Fan of the couple: “They’re a match made in heaven, perfect in every way!” The two eventually reach a friendly agreement to play along with the fan interest. After the show, however, they cease all public interactions. Onlookers: “Guess it was just a publicity stunt.” But soon after, they appear on another variety show together. Fans glued to their screens: “They’re really together! Someone, close that closet door!” Later, after numerous public displays of affection, the couple’s fans are worn out: “We’re done trying to suppress this—let’s just go with it.” At an international awards ceremony, Kate takes the statuette for Best Actress. When asked what she most looks forward to next, she answers, “Getting married.” The internet collectively swoons, crashing the trending servers. Ivy and Kate's fan club nearly disbands in despair, the forums filled with heartbreak—until later that day, a surprising message appears. @KateStone: I meant, marrying my wife. Years later, fans look back on that show where their love story began, and the clues were there all along. #Ivy thought she met Kate for the first time on her audition show, but it was actually long before that. #Also known as The Scheming Girl Who Stole the Nation’s Darling. Snippet: The two filmed a short story together, and on the day of its release, they livestream their reactions at the crew’s invitation. When certain scenes appear, Ivy turns beet red, hiding against Kate. Fans watching: “Help! This is too much for me!” Content Notes: Mischievous, playful protagonist (chaotic darling) x aloof, snarky goddess 19-year-old whirlwind romance with a 24-year-old Light-hearted, feel-good sweet story

*This book is in the viral competition, support author by gifting power stone, golden ticket, and adding book to library.* . . On the first day of their divorce he said, "She'll be back before midnight." The second day, "She'll be back in three days. It's just one of her stunt to make me mad". The third day, "She cannot do without me so she'll be back in seven days." On the seventh day, "She'll definitely come back within two weeks." After a whole month... "Boss she's really doing it, she's kissed a stranger at the gala." "Catch her and bring her home." . . In her past life she was the good and enduring wife, in this life she became his little devious sin. A pain in the ass and his little ass kicker. "No one dared treat Mr Hamilton the way she did, do you think he would forgive her?" . . Harlow Blackwood was accused and wrongfully killed in her past life by her family and husbands family. But fate had other plans for her. When she returned, Harlow swore to take revenge on the people who killed her children and ended her life. But there was something else in this life. The husband who joined her enemies to attack her in her previous life turned out to dot on her more than ever before. In her past life Harlow was a mighty cook and would prepare food for the entire family, she turned into their slave to please them, yet no one liked her. But in this life... "I am useless hubby, I can't cook, clean, have kids or take care of you... Her hubby smiled. "None of those matters. I can cook, clean, take good care of you and most importantly, give you children. How many are you willing to have?" In her current life, her husband has a huge secret too, what could that be? . . For more info on the book follow me on Instagram @Sspears and Facebook @kourtneysspears.

Draven is a magic professor in a fantasy world. He is also an earl, notorious for his evil deeds and mistakes since youth. His downfall is due to a curse that hinders his intellectual potential and his talents. Eventually, he becomes a villain, losing everything he holds dear: his siblings, fiancée, house, domain, and more. After a miserable death, he reincarnates in the modern world as Dravis Granger. In his new life, he grows up to be a highly intellectual individual oblivious towards his previous life, becoming a young professor in mechanical engineering and a researcher. However, he harbors a strange obsession with creating a game, fueled by vivid imaginings of another world. This obsession leads him to develop a game that mirrors his previous life. Upon completing his virtual reality world, he regains his past memories. Overwhelmed by intense emotions—rage, sadness, and the realization of his past ugliness—he suffers a fatal heart attack. In his final moments, he hears a voice, seemingly from the world itself, offering him a chance to return to his original fantasy world. However, he would only retain the memories of his modern life, not those of his first life’s mistakes. He agrees and is reincarnated once more, this time with the knowledge of a modern mechanical engineering professor. But one thing about the Dravis Granger, he's not just a mechanical engineer professor. Not just a straight, killer genius professor. He has his ideals, and the world is too full of villains for his great idealism. So he strived, with his great mind, he became a mastermind. But not as a villain, but as a person who has lost hope in police and justice, and decided to help the people by his own hand. Collecting victims and invited those handpicked talents to his side, making several insane stunts, assassinating, trapping, and eradicating the scums from the world. But now in this fantasy world, he has to survive from multiple factions trying to kill him, protect his domain, protect his siblings, protect his fiance, and the most important thing. Protect the world. But he hadn't lost the Dravis from the modern world. As a professor at the morning, an earl at the afternoon, and a dark knight at the night. _____________________________ "You've hurt my student." Draven stands still, no mana seems to emit from him, but just a single frown. A frown that is enough to make the room's heavy. "As a teacher, you think I would leave you unpunished?" "You seem to think that I care about your position, Prince Hermit. But believe me," Draven took a slow step. "Not even your father could protect you from me," _____________________________ Daily Update 2 Chapters = 14 chapters/week Some Friendly Rewards 100 Powerstones = +2 chapters in that day 200 Powerstones = +4 chapters in that day 50 Golden Tickets = +4 chapters in that day 1 Gift = +4 chapters in that day _____________________________ One of the King of Kings Series

**This book is in the viral competition. Support me by adding to library, gifting power stones, and golden tickets** . . Perhaps out of mercy, Ava Whitlock found herself reborn before all the tragedies - before her public image was ruined, before her career ended, before her real family disowned her existence and she was brutally murdered by the fake daughter her family had. . . All Ava Whitlock ever wanted in her whole existence was to have a family of her own, one which adored her and reciprocated her love. Her adoptive family were abusive, and when her real wealthy family descended from heaven, Ava thought the universe finally answered her prayer. Her prominent family were the owner of the Whitlock's conglomerate, the largest conglomerate in Lebron City. She had three powerful brothers: Jerome, the general manager of the conglomerate; Noah, the director of the conglomerate's firm; and Caspian, the best software engineer in all of Lebron City. Ava thought she had it all, but what she never expected was that her real family wanted nothing to do with her. They saw her as an eye-sore who was here to claim the position of their fake daughter, and they made no attempt to hide that they preferred the fake daughter to their flesh and blood. . On her death bed, Jerome, Ava's eldest brother asked, almost laughing, "Ava's at the point of death?" Her mother hissed before replying almost immediately, "Good. Let her rot." "Why are we being informed about this?" Noah, Ava's second brother asked. "Ava is no longer part of the Whitlock household after the little stunt she pulled. It's sickening that she still bears my household's name legally, but don't call me even if she's dead," her father said dryly. . . In this life, Ava had another mission. To stop her name from getting ruined publicly, and to earn her family's respect instead. She didn't care about her family's love anymore. But a lot of things changed in her new life that she didn't have answers to. How did she end up with three other guardian angels?! And why did they address her as their lovely little sister?! Also, how did she have a fiance in this new life who was dotting on her?

~Updates Daily~ (usually near 8PM ET / 1AM GMT) Other Tags: #GL #Slice of Life #Comedy #TheStrongActingWeak #ChildhoodSweethearts (It counts!) Single love interest Yuri! No lengthy misunderstandings over this fact~ --- After failing to ascend to the heights of Divinity despite all her preparations, an ancient cultivator finds herself not embracing the emptiness of the void - but the interior warmth of a womb. Her memories intact despite her spirit being a merest fraction of her height - and her trusted Astralism unchanged - she carefully starts over from an infant. How to navigate her family: [really easy with only two parents and an estate full of servants!] How to portray herself: [everyone likes 'sweet' kids and trusts (underestimates) 'weak' girls!] How 'quickly' to reveal the power she gathers: [this region is a 'backwater', let's just take it slow~] How her marriage was arranged before birth: [my parents adore me so at an appropriate time I'll just have it cance- oh?] Dealing with an 'amusing' deceit: ['he' looks worried still, but 'he' doesn't have to worry from me!] Confronting the 'boy' in private: [whatever their iffy plan is, I just obtained a husband-wife~] Even in a new life, | Elua er Goltbred | can't and doesn't *want* to change who she really is. A scheming cultivator. A possessive lover. Neither of those things had been a real hindrance to the Peak of Demi-God. Balancing the two in this life - without driving away the young 'boy' she decided would be hers - centers as much around helping | Qatrand er Yecine | find herself... as it is hoping to ease the fiance into how messed up the 'younger' girl honestly is. It's a good thing that the reborn cultivator can improvise with her ridiculous control of an Illusion Astralism - because plans fail and unexpected things happen when you're not *really* a genius. Like her Physique in this life allowing the lightest 'grip' to crack stone... | Qat | (the nickname picked almost instantly!) despite being a little stunted by her family environment early on, finds her future wife to be 'cute' on their first meeting. ... she really shouldn't have let on. It made her | El | kind of vain. Oh, and muscles. | Elua | : I just like looking at them, okay!? Is it so weird? People can have hobbies... - - - > Types of Cultivation // Spiritual (Soul), Physical (Body), Essence (Qi) > Aspect Trinity // Astralism, Physique, Element 'Ranks' Initial - Early, Mid, Late Lower Realms // Enchanter, Primalist, Breacher Upper Realms // Defier, Demi-god, Divinity - Echelons (First -> Seventh[Peak]) - - - Cover Art: AI Text Prompt Generation + title (etc.) added with an image editor. I also tend to do other 'fixes' in post! Potential trigger warnings: > A FL that may seem (to some) like they are being groomed due to 'true age' difference. > A MC that gets a little 'thirsty' a little 'young' but tries to 'keep her own pants on' until the proper age. > A toxic family environment willing to force an unloved child into the role of a crossdresser. A child that grew more than okay with it. > 'Pretty Good Dad' intentionally 'picked on' by his 'sweet daughter' for being a relatively 'minor obstacle'. Seriously, you were warned, average fathers with teenagers. Do not engage your trauma.

Brilliant but emotionally scarred, Rein, a prodigy in his past life, finds himself reincarnated as the eighth prince of a crumbling kingdom in a fantastical world of swords and magic. Born from the king's drunken tryst with a maid, Rein is seen as a nobody in the royal hierarchy. Yet, his sharp mind and newfound happiness in this strange new life are short-lived as he becomes embroiled in deadly royal politics, the looming threat of war, and the resurgence of a Demon King bent on global annihilation. Armed with his prodigious intellect, a keen sense of humor, and a deep desire to find purpose, Rein must navigate betrayal, love, and adventure in a world that’s more dangerous than he ever imagined.

Demon God… That was his nickname, the people in Heaven Divine feared him whether they were Mortals, Gods, Immortals even Devils were afraid of him. Upon hearing his name, everyone knew that only one thing would happen... Massacre. One day the Demon God cornered by his enemies died, thinking that this would be his end, somehow in the last second of his life he was able to understand the Dao that he always longed for, that always feared and made him paranoid with the enemies he killed... But who would have thought that in order to understand the Dao of reincarnation he had to die... Yan Shun... That was the name of his new body he reincarnated into, he was a prince who had his memories sealed and had all his meridians sealed so he couldn't cultivate. In the sect he was in he was treated like trash and everyone made fun of him. But who would have thought that overnight the trash would turn into a genius... Or rather a demonic genius thirsty for power, blood and revenge. ... The MC will kill a lot and will have no mercy on anyone, but he has feelings for his women, but in some cases he will emotionally manipulate them to take advantage of them in their fragile moment. He is a Demon God don't forget that. –––––––––––– - Tags: Villain MC | OP MC | Rape | Gore | Dual Cultivation | Virgins | Harem | Yandere | Incest | Milf | Loli | Pregnancy | Gender Change | Netori | No-Sex Toys | No-Futanari | No-Yuri | No-Netorare | Notes: English is not my language, I am translating everything with Google translate, I expect a lot of misspellings and errors. The cover does not belong to me, I found it on Google, if the owner wants me to remove the image, just say so and I will remove it immediately.

*The White Rose of the Red Devil* is a dark fantasy set in the kingdom of Adinburgh, exploring themes of oppression, power, and forbidden romance. The story centers on **Seraphine Sliverblade**, an orphaned witch who has been mistreated and oppressed by the witch’s union due to her inability to cast spells. Facing constant abuse, Seraphine decides to flee but is captured and sold into slavery. Seraphine is taken to the castle of Duke Thales, a powerful and feared vampire known as the Red Devil Duke. Thales, renowned for his ruthlessness and strategic mind, is intrigued by Seraphine’s resilience and the mysteries surrounding her past. Despite his reputation for cruelty, he becomes captivated by Seraphine’s spirit and potential. As Seraphine adjusts to her new, perilous life in the castle, she begins to uncover the dark secrets of her own past and the hidden powers within her. Her relationship with Thales evolves from one of fear and manipulation to a more complex and emotionally charged connection. Thales’s initial aim to control Seraphine shifts as he becomes increasingly drawn to her strength and vulnerability. The climax of the story reveals shocking truths that threaten to dismantle the fragile balance between Seraphine and Thales. As they confront their own demons and the forces that seek to control them, Seraphine must decide between seeking revenge against those who have wronged her or embracing her newfound power to protect the realm and herself.

((Ben)) is a young man in a middle-income family, in his twenties, with no dreams or ambitions. When he graduated from college, he worked as a technician in a hospital, fixing some technical things in medical devices. He had a good salary and a good life. Although he was emotionally lonely, he was coping well in his current life. One day, while he was sitting watching a movie in the cinema, he decided to become an actor. There were no preliminaries to his desire for this, but he just felt that at this moment he wanted to become an actor. Is he delusional or was he born to become an actor?

Synopsis/Blurb "Aria Sinclair's life takes a dramatic turn when her art accidentally destroys a masterpiece belonging to Lucas Blackwell, a ruthless billionaire with a passion for perfection. Forced to work for him to repay the debt, Aria becomes entwined in Lucas's dark world of secrets and power. As sparks fly and walls crumble, the line between hatred and love blurs. But when a haunting betrayal from Lucas's past resurfaces, will their fragile bond survive, or will it shatter like the artwork that brought them together?" Character Male Lead (ML): Lucas Blackwell Personality: Brooding, calculating, and emotionally guarded, Lucas hides a deeply caring side beneath his cold demeanor. Background: A self-made billionaire whose trust was shattered by betrayal in his youth, leaving him wary of relationships. He’s a silent benefactor of the art world but hides this to protect his reputation. Motivation: Protecting his empire while secretly longing for connection. Female Lead (FL): Aria Sinclair Personality: Creative, impulsive, and fiercely independent. Aria values her freedom and despises control, which puts her in direct conflict with Lucas. Background: An orphan who found solace in painting. Her dream is to open a community art studio for underprivileged kids, but she struggles financially. Motivation: Achieving her dreams without relying on anyone, but deep down, she fears being abandoned again.

In the heart of Beijing, under the glittering skyline of progress and power, one man lives a double life. By day, he is a diligent employee in a state-owned corporation, navigating the suffocating maze of bureaucracy, hidden agendas, and tightly wound hierarchies. By night, he becomes a shadow, suppressing his true self as a gay man in a society where conformity is prized and secrets are currency. Bound by the golden chains of stability and cultural expectations, he teeters on the edge of self-destruction as his desires clash with the cold reality of corporate and societal demands. Through chaotic, erotic, and sometimes darkly humorous escapades, he discovers unexpected allies, unspoken rules, and the raw beauty of defiance. The novel chronicles his journey from being trapped—professionally, personally, and emotionally—to slowly reclaiming his freedom. Along the way, we are taken deep into Beijing's corporate culture, its forbidden love affairs, and the vibrant yet suffocating life of a man desperate to escape. This is a story of rebellion, identity, and liberation, set against the backdrop of one of the world’s most enigmatic cities. It is a daring exploration of love, ambition, and the price one pays for freedom. Raw, gripping, and deeply personal, *How I Escaped from Beijing: Odyssey of a Corporate Prisoner* is not just a journey out of a city—it’s a journey toward self-acceptance and truth.

In every action lies a hidden meaning while commitment and process lays foundations of intent filled with motives. And for the people that are unrestrained to laws and order when they are plunged into a new environment, they will not hesitate to commit their grand schemes of things. That's what the outlaw folks are, they are free from the rules and regulations set by the society and don't completely abide them. One dying individual from the real world gets his soul transported to the parallel world and possessed a young teenager named Louie Quan Crowley. When the stray individual makes sense of the environment he's in, he springs to action into doing whatever he couldn't do in his previous world. What stunts and tricks would he pull in a scheme of grandeur to satisfy his quest for self-satisfaction?

Growing up with an abusive yet absent Father, and getting cheated on by her high school sweetheart, Selena Williams had completely given up on men, and love. Selena found it difficult to trust people, as she knew how emotionally fragile she was. She would rather remain cold hearted, in order to protect her heart. Her life takes a surprising turn when she crosses path with Nicholas Carson, the college bad boy, and her best friend's brother, Mike Simpson. Her life gets tangled in a triangle, as she made to chose either her best friend's brother or the bad boy.

Grace’s life has always been a struggle for love and belonging. Born into a chaotic, emotionally cold family, she grows up feeling invisible, neglected by her distant father and overbearing brother. When a financial crisis forces her family apart, she’s left with her strict grandparents, deepening her loneliness. But Grace’s journey takes a turn when she discovers the transformative power of manifestation and begins to shape her own future. As she reconnects with a man from her past, she must confront her deepest fears, family expectations, and her own emotional wounds. A story of love, self-discovery, and the courage to transform her destiny, Grace learns that the key to happiness lies not in the past, but in the power to shape her own future.

Senge.......whom.....all his life has done nothing more than ignore the existence of those around.... believing "we each live in our own individual worlds.....with our own constitution" ...." hence nobody needs to be bothered in that regard '' . hence he simply lives the life of an an introverted civil servant..... barely able to grasp the meaning of the connection Akari......an emotionally out of control japanese highschool student..... happen not be living the " best life" as what most teenagers would call. ... it not forgetting she has to live with the torment of most of her school mates in regards to something involving her recent past isolated ..... she's all alone.. both of them happen to go through incident, which ends up killing them later on..... finding them in the bodies of each other unaware of their current situation and circumstances....they have no other option....but to live each other's lives....... see how the two of them navigate their new fates... imagine waking up in the body of someone else.....with your conscience...but their emotions for art regarding the characters follow my : Facebook page Nkunka Ndongu... and get s highlight on what the characters look like including certain scene's* drawn...in comic format to help breath my life to the narrative otherwise I really hope you like reading this

What is the definition of LOVE to the poor and orphaned Iris Norbert?.. It's nothing else but.. L – Longing O – Only V – Victimizes E – Emotionally Because why?... Love to her is added struggles, pain and self-loathing. However, fate rewrote this definition after that night... That memorable night that got her pregnant for an enigmatic billionaire, Harrison Brooks, whom she met in his drunken state at the bar… Realizing what happened during the long night, Iris fled in fear but when he wakes up, the billionaire is relentless in searching for the girl who took his virginity just the same way he took hers.... What happens when she gets employed in his company but none of them recognizes the other?.. Why do his voice, cologne and bodybuild seem so familiar to her?.. What's that crack and melt in his heart?.. TWIST?.. What happens when fate mercilessly unravels the fact that Iris' female-college bully is Harrison's betrothed whom he must get married to within six months…? Not just that.. What if a past event comes haunting, one day, when things were just about to get better?.. What wins?.... Love or obligation??.. Fate or fear?...

Synopsis When fiery and ambitious artist Evelyn Blake crosses paths with Alexander Hayes, a ruthless billionaire with a reputation for getting what he wants, their worlds collide in an unforgettable encounter. Alexander is used to control, power, and meticulous planning—until a family crisis forces him to take an unconventional step: find a wife, and fast. Evelyn, struggling to save her family’s failing art business, becomes the unlikely candidate for Alexander’s proposal. But their marriage of convenience is anything but simple. Sparks fly as their clashing personalities ignite both fiery passion and explosive arguments. As Evelyn uncovers the pain behind Alexander’s cold exterior, she finds herself drawn to him in ways she never expected. Meanwhile, Alexander begins to see the vibrant, headstrong artist as more than just a pawn in his plans. But secrets from Alexander’s past threaten to destroy their fragile connection. With the stakes higher than ever, will they find a way to trust each other—or will their marriage crumble under the weight of betrayal and heartbreak? This is a story of opposites colliding, undeniable chemistry, and the unrelenting pull of love against all odds. Character Development Evelyn Blake (FL) Age: 26 Occupation: Struggling artist and part-time barista Personality Traits: Independent and strong-willed, but with a compassionate heart. Quick-witted and unafraid to speak her mind, even to people of power. Deeply passionate about her art, seeing it as a reflection of her soul. Vulnerable when it comes to family, as she shoulders the responsibility of protecting them. Backstory: Evelyn grew up in a middle-class family that owned a small art supplies shop. Her father’s declining health and mounting debts left the family struggling. Despite these hardships, Evelyn pursued her dream of becoming an artist, hoping to one day bring recognition to her family’s name. Goal: Save her family’s business and prove that her art is worth something. Romantic Arc: Initially resents Alexander’s cold demeanor and controlling attitude. However, as they spend time together, she sees glimpses of his vulnerability and grows to understand the pain he hides. Her challenge is learning to trust him, even when the odds seem against them. Alexander Hayes (ML) Age: 33 Occupation: CEO of Hayes Corporation, a global conglomerate Personality Traits: Calculating, disciplined, and pragmatic in his professional life. Charismatic but emotionally guarded due to a painful past. Loyal and protective of those he loves, even if he struggles to show it. Backstory: Alexander grew up in a wealthy but emotionally distant family. After losing his mother at a young age and being pushed into the corporate world by an overbearing father, he developed a cold and detached exterior. His father’s recent passing left him in a precarious position—his company’s board demands he marry to solidify his image as a family man and secure an important merger. Goal: Maintain control of his company and prove he’s not the failure his father always believed him to be. Romantic Arc: Starts off viewing Evelyn as a means to an end but becomes intrigued by her defiance and passion. Her vibrant personality contrasts starkly with his controlled world, and he begins to question his own values. His journey involves learning to open up and embrace vulnerability, even if it means risking heartbreak.

In a world where the stars hold ancient secrets and the fabric of reality weaves through the dreams of the brave, Luca stands at the threshold of an extraordinary adventure. With his boundless curiosity, Luca embarks on a journey that will take him far beyond the confines of his home. But Luca’s journey is not just one of exploration; it’s also a quest for self-discovery. As he traverses fantastical realms and ultimately ventures into the vastness of space, he learns to harness his inner strength. With every challenge he overcomes, Luca grows stronger, both physically and emotionally. Join Luca on his celestial quest, where adventure awaits among the stars. Will he rise to become the hero he is destined to be, or will the shadows of the cosmos consume him? The journey begins now!

Eric Crown rushed into the hospital, carrying the injured woman mindful of the fact that she is heavily pregnant. He left his assistant Andrew behind, who was trying to catch up with him. Andrew had tried to carry the woman from Eric but he refused to allow him or even allowed his driver touch her. ""Somebody help me" Eric immediately alarmed the hospital nurse at the reception immediately he entered with the injured woman. The emergency staff and nurses ran to him immediately seeing the injured woman in Eric's arms. Doctor what can be done for her Eric asked she is so seriously injured. We have to get the baby out of her first, the doctor replied assessing her injuries. We will try to save her life, I hope the baby is still alive the doctor added. What! Eric exclaimed shock. Take her to the operating theatre the doctor instructedthe emergency personnel there. The nurses and emergency staff put her on a hospital stretcher, and started wheeling her to the operation theatre. A nurse came with some papers for Eric to sign, he didn't even look at them he just signed. Dr. Robert, the medical director of the hospital was already informed of Eric's coiming. He just got to Eric at this time and asked who the woman involved in the accident was? Eric, still in shock with blood all over his shirt and trousers turned to Dr. Robert puzzled. What does that have to do with anything ? Dr. Robert was surprised by Eric's answer. Mr. Crown, I wanted to know if she was a family member he explained. No, I don't know her. She was hit by my car and we just rushed her here. Dr. Robert has known Eric for a long time, well known for his compassion and charity work but he never get emotionally involved. From the look on Eric's face, Dr. Robert felt there can only be one explanation then asked "were you driving" ? No, my driver was Eric answered. I see, you don't need to wait. Be rest assured we will take good care of her, it's just that from what I have seen she is in a critical condition. How critical Eric asked Dr. Robert. She might not survive Dr.Robert answered heavily, we were all quiet until a nurse came and told Dr. Robert they were ready for him at the operating theatre, he left with the nurse. She can't die, she cannot die Eric told himself. He felt this strong sense of attachment to her. Why is he feeling like this? As if, as if we have met before he thought. Sir, sir. sir? Andrew called out, touching Eric's shoulder lightly. Eric don't know how long he stood there but he suddenly realized Andrew was calling out to him. Sir, you need to change, there is a rest room over there Andrew said holding a change of clothes for him and pointing toward the restroom. Eric just continued to sit there, dazed! The incident playing over and over again in his mind. How come she was on the road at this time of the night? He wondered. She is heavily pregnant, why would any man allow his wife to move around at this time of the night?, and she was alone. Come to think about it, Eric didn't notice any wedding ring on her he thought, probably he didn't look properly. Mr. Crown, a nurse called out . Eric Crown looked up at her wondering when he sat down. Andrew immediately asked her what she wanted We need to know her name for our records she said We don't know Andrew answered.. But... It's an emergency, we had to rush her here, she was already unconscious Andrew explained. Then Dr. Robert suddenly came out of the Operating theatre, pulling off his face mask. We stood up as he walked toward us, eager for news . You have a baby girl Dr. Robert said smiling Me ? Eric asked surprised!

Known only as the "Killing Machine," a 40-year-old soldier has spent his life on the frontlines, emotionally distant from the family he left behind. When a brutal civil war finally ends, he returns home, only to find a cold letter from his wife, informing him that she and their children have left—unable to endure his absence and emotional detachment any longer. Unmoved, he returns to the battlefield, where a surprise attack leaves him fatally wounded. For the first time, as death approaches, he feels an unfamiliar terror: the fear of losing his life. But death isn’t the end. He awakens in a new world of sword and magic, reincarnated as Kael Ashford. Stripped of his old life but not his memories, Kael embarks on a journey of self-discovery. Grappling with emotions he had long suppressed, he must learn what it truly means to live—to find meaning in bonds, purpose, and a world where his skills are both a blessing and a burden. The Emotionless Soldier’s Reincarnation is a slow-paced, introspective tale of growth and redemption, weaving intense swordplay, layered world-building, and a protagonist’s quiet struggle to embrace a life filled with emotion and purpose. It’s a journey of transformation that explores the fragile yet powerful connections that define humanity.

*Title:* A Nonsense Christmas *Genre:* Tragic Drama *Synopsis:* "A Nonsense Christmas" is a heart-wrenching tragic drama that explores the darker side of family dynamics during the holiday season. The story revolves around the dysfunctional Smith family, who are forced to come together for Christmas after a long period of estrangement. As they reunite, old wounds and secrets begin to surface, leading to a downward spiral of events. As the family's tensions escalate, they are faced with a series of devastating events, including a tragic accident, shocking revelations, and crippling consequences. The family's flaws and weaknesses are exposed, and the true meaning of Christmas is lost amidst the chaos. Through the lens of the Smith family's tragic story, "A Nonsense Christmas" explores themes of family dynamics, addiction, mental health, trauma, and the devastating consequences of human flaws. *Mood and Tone:* - Dark and gritty, reflecting the harsh realities of the characters' lives - Emotionally intense, exploring the complexities of human emotions and the devastating consequences of tragedy *Target Audience:* - Fans of tragic dramas and literary fiction - Readers who appreciate complex, thought-provoking stories that explore the human condition

Officially winner of the Cupid's Quill Contest. This is the book if you are looking for a green flag male, who is not toxic, doesn't degrade the FL, doesn't rape or hurt her, physically or emotionally. Let's dive in. “Many can own your body but it takes a special someone to creep into your soul, infuse it with their magic and make it theirs. That's what you have done to me, Skyla Adams, and now you refuse to leave,” his sultry whispers were fanning the outer edges of her ear, rendering her weak. Not only in the knees but her whole body. (It's a dark romance so the book deals with trauma, ra*e and similar themes. But I guarantee you it will have a happy ending.) Synopsis Broken by the sudden news of her father's terminal cancer and further shattered by the betrayal of her fiancé; Doran, who was a renowned super model and CEO of his fashion company. Skyla sought solace in the arms of a call boy. Dressed like her favourite anime character with his face hidden behind a mask, the boy pulled her in and she ended up losing her v-card to him. Circumstances led her to marry her abusive/cheating fiancé. But after eight years of abuse and being told she could never run her father's company, Skyla had enough. When her husband’s boss suddenly offered her a job. She grabbed the opportunity to prove her husband wrong. What she hadn't anticipated was the kindness her boss had begun to shower on her. Zyair Kincaid; the CEO of renowned fashion company was a gynophobe who never hired women to work in his proximity. But he broke his own rules and hired Skyla to be his personal secretary. With his identity hidden from the world, behind a black mask, he was a man of many secrets but had only one goal. To liberate Skyla from her abusive husband and for that, he was willing to go to any length. In a tale where past and present collided, two broken souls sought comfort with each other. But can Skyla escape her husband? And how would Zyair grapple when his dark past comes knocking? (This is my entry for the competition Cupid's Quill. Kindly show support and send a power stone and add the book to your library. The characters I will be creating in this book will be in grey areas, I hope you people will love them as much as I am enjoying writing them.) Book cover is mine special thanks to Queenfrieza for making it. Want to chat? Find me on Instagram with the same name; Sunny_Shumail.

Synopsis: Our protagonist, ‘Senja’ lived a rough and pitiful life, from a bright and optimistic child reduced to a husk of his former child self, a depressed and emotionally dead adult that grown into a heavy smoker, scarred from the traumatic death of his parents at the hand of a madman, that was the moment the world stripped him off his innocence and a good amount of his capacity of joy. His suffering were caused by his own inability to ask for help he desperately needed and wanted due to various circumstances, but in the end, the pain has finally come to an end. One day, he was abducted by a rogue serial killer and was subjected to months of horrific torture. Not long after the serial killer interest began to fade as our protagonist was not giving the reaction they searched for, he was quickly disposed of by burning him alive. He pushed through the unimaginable pain and instead of falling into the trap of fear and despair of death, he felt for once in his life. Relief and Peace. He had hoped for the moment to meet his parents, ancestors and whatnot… but as usual Fate decided to just play a cruel joke and say “Fuck No” before transmigrating Senja into an another much more complicated and dangerous world of supernatural, and of course, superpowers and to an extent superheroes and villains exist. Senja then ended up inside the body of a young man in his early twenties named Adam Gold, and as expected, he found out that his new body was that of an orphan and is a loser that has no friends… yet he was absolutely handsome! Not only that he quickly discovered the existence of superpowers and his own, Heist, a special ability to plunder others for their abilities… quite overpowered isn’t it? What did he decide to do with this newfound power? Well, he then decided to create a multidimensional super secret organizations on his own! In his own words, “Growing stronger everyday, keep the enemies away!” === This is a rewrite on my previous novel of the same name.

Paige Campbell Stewart, the youngest daughter among the two children of the STEWART family thought marriage with her long-time sweetheart– Nolan Paterson was all she needed to make her life complete. Not until she caught him red-handed with Itzel, her older sister on their wedding night. The night that was supposed to be passionate and happy, turned gloomy and dark for Paige. She was torn to shreds physically and emotionally. Escaping her reality of betrayal on that rainy night, she lost her life in a gory accident. But fate seemed to be playing games with her when she found herself back in time. Given a second chance at life with revenge as her utmost goal. She is like a wolf on the hunt– how far can she go? What if Love comes knocking once again? Will she be yielding to find true happiness?

On a seemingly ordinary night, Aileen's life takes a terrifying turn when a mysterious news alert predicts the brutal murder of her family—set to occur at midnight, just 30 minutes away. Trapped in a nightmarish loop of death and resurrection, she must race against time to unravel the truth behind the prophecy. As supernatural forces manipulate her every move, the lines between reality and illusion blur. Each return to the starting point brings new horrors: a malfunctioning elevator, a sinister figure in the shadows, and haunting glimpses of a drenched old woman, Granny Wong. But who—or what—is Granny Wong? And why does she seem both a threat and a protector? As Aileen confronts her traumatic family past, buried secrets, and an impossible cycle of events, she realizes that more than just her life is at stake. With every passing moment, the clock ticks closer to midnight, and the cost of failure grows graver. Dark, gripping, and emotionally charged, *The Death Prophecy* is a tale of survival, love, and redemption. Perfect for fans of psychological thrillers and supernatural mysteries, this story will keep you guessing until the very last second. Will Aileen break free—or will the prophecy claim her soul?

In the third week of dating Finley Garcia, Victoria Young overheard him yapping: "That so - called true - born daughter the Young family dug up ain't got no love from 'em. I'm just messing around with her, for kicks." "Back when Victoria first strutted her stuff back into the Young family, she had a wicked allergic reaction to pineapple on day one. And it was her two older bros who pulled that stunt on purpose, just to show her who's boss." Victoria didn't waste a second and dumped Finley flat. She also cut all the strings tied to the Young family. Finley didn't give a hoot. Victoria was just a washed - up rich chick that nobody would give two cents for. He was dead sure she'd come crawling back to him sooner or later. But then, news hit the streets that she'd tied the knot with another dude. Finley lost his marbles. He guzzled booze until he puked blood and banged on her door like a madman, his eyes all red and wild, hollering, "Vicky, dump that guy and let's get back together..." Well, he sure didn't see this coming. When the door swung open, there was this big - shot guy with major swagger. His collar was a bit loose, and he had some real suggestive red marks on his neck. The guy snarled, "You got a death wish or something? Try messing with my wife again and see what happens."

“Why does no one love me?” Xian asked himself, teetering on the brink of collapse. He couldn’t understand why everyone in his family could be excellent beasttamers… except for him. It really broke him apart after he discovered that he seemed to have no talent for beasttaming or any affinity with them, up until his 18th birthday. Unknown memories flooded his his mind before he broke out in a cold sweat. “What!? I am just trash?” he seem to be questioning himself, unable to figure out if life was worth it or not. “No! I can’t lose all hope!” He exclaimed, wanting to fight the injustice he was dealt with. “And there’s no way it’s true, right?” Unable to accept the situation, he wanted to confront everyone. Alas, he didn’t have a chance anymore… Hello, everyone! This is my first novel, so I hope you all like it and are interested in Xian’s story! Important Points: Q: Romance? Harem? No harem? A: Honestly, no idea. Q: Mc? A: Too smart for his own good after letting go of the emotions holding him back but not emotionally absent. Q: Beasts will be all female? A: Nope! Both male and female, and it will make sense! I guess that’s all I can come up with for Questions readers would want answers for!

In a world where the supernatural hides just beneath the surface, Qin Han—a struggling university dropout—is thrown into the storm of a hidden war between ancient clans, secret organizations, and otherworldly beings. After surviving a mysterious car crash, he awakens a System called "The Abyssal Sovereign Interface." The System grants him extraordinary powers at a cost: every new ability he unlocks comes with challenges that push him to the edge physically, emotionally, and morally. The story follows his journey as he rises from a powerless mortal to the most feared and revered figure in the urban underworld. Along the way, he builds an unforgettable harem of strong, complex women, battles world-ending threats, and uncovers secrets about his own shadowed past and destiny.

Si Yihan , a business Mongrel who was a king of his field where his charming beauty act as his bait and his soothing voice, for the falling over of countless buisness empires. He was successful to the bones but cold and sharp like ice. But this brutal man fell head over heels for his wife. And treated her as his queen. Bai Xi, got married to the Hot billionaire business tycoon Si Yihan on her eighteenth birthday, as her father's last wish. Strong willed as she is , she maneuvered her life as the rich wife in such a way that left everyone speechless. Specially her poor unknowing husband who had never seen his wife , until an accidental incident where he got swept off his feet and fell head over heels for his wife without knowing that she is in fact, his wife. Excerpt: “Did you think this would be enough to keep me away from you. Never, try as you might Bai Xi you are married to me! I am a part of your life and you are mine. And I am not letting you go.” Si yehan declared . His voice sounded firm and his decision irreversible. I stood there , not knowing what else to say. I never wanted to involve him in the mess that is my life , but he stood there and declared it in a way, that made me think about it all again. I love this guy! I love him so much, that it hurts to be anywhere else other than being with him. .......... Though however hard she tries to be strong and brave , she has a past and a brutal one at that , which left her emotionally crippling. And the past will catch up with her whether she wants to face it or not.