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Ayaka Takahashi is the driving force behind a prosperous anime production company in the center of Tokyo, where aspiration and artistic talent flourish. She is always in charge and fiercely committed to perfection, but one chilly winter night, a chance encounter upends her entire world. Ayaka finds Ren Saito, a charming but homeless man with a deep, captivating voice, while looking for relief from a tense business meeting. Ayaka makes a snap decision that could alter their lives because she is intrigued by him and feels an unexplainable attraction to him. Her quest to find the ideal voice for her upcoming anime project quickly turns into something much more significant. Ayaka's regimented life and Ren's enigmatic past clash, but their developing bond breaks down the cold walls separating them. Ayaka finds herself doubting the barriers she has put up around her heart as Ren literally and figuratively rediscovers his voice. Fate has brought them together in the middle of long winter nights and snow-covered streets. Will Ayaka's fear of being vulnerable and Ren's ghosts destroy their relationship as it blossoms? KOE: A Winter's Melody is a gentle, endearing story about second chances, unanticipated love, and the soul-healing power of a voice.

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This is an era where heroes emerge in great numbers! This is an era where death and hope exist side by side! This is an era where the old order and the fires of new civilizations collide! What kind of grand epic will be written by the decaying federation, the fanatic empire, the obstinate theocracy, and the stirring foreign races?

Have you often come across a game where you start with a bonfire, surrounded by ice and snow, with resources all manually transported, and monsters attacking at any time... Xia Hong wakes up to find himself in such a world. The ice and snow rage on, beasts rule the land, civilization is lost, and all people and things that once existed have been invaded into powerful and bizarre entities, leaving humans as a humble race surviving in the shadow of winter, on the brink of extinction. Fortunately, Xia Hong possesses a camp system that can upgrade infinitely. [Small Bonfire]—[Iron Furnace]—[Solar Cauldron]... [Wooden Post]—[Training Ground]—[Martial Arts Hall]... [Bamboo Fence]—[Black Soil Wall]—[Iron Wall]... [Monument Stone]—[Notice Board]—[Hero's Monument]... ... As Xia Hong slays the beasts and exterminates the bizarre entities, gradually gathering humans, dispelling the winter, and opening up territory, the mysterious veil of this world is slowly unveiled in its entirety.

Ashly is a young woman who has adapted to her situation by becoming ruthless and not letting her emotions take action. Ashly is poor and is forced to survive on the harsh winter season. one day during a hunt she encounters two men who try to take her with them but thankfully her trusted acquaintances Lucas saves her. Ashly worked under a gang called Iron Deadlock which runs her hometown Greenside. Ashly is given orders by them and in return isn’t killed and is given money for every successful mission. Lucas is a person who wants the best for Ashly, Lucas wants to help her as much as he can. unbeknownst to either of them by giving mercy to that one man, was Ashly’s biggest mistake. the events that fold afterwards snowball into a tragedy that Ashly could of never imagined.

May mga sikreto tayong kayang itago...pero kapag sekyung barako na ang humaplos sa'yo, pati libog mo, sumusuko. Ako si Leo. Sa bawat gwardyang barako, ako'y naging alipin ng sariling libido.

In a world rebuilt from alien war, power is measured in Characters – potent abilities drawn from slain Unus monsters. Harmonics bond with many, growing stronger with each acquisition. But Wes Callahan bears a unique curse: an unprecedented synchronization rate locks him to a single Character, Aroth. Once hailed as a prodigy, now disowned and relegated to the dangerous fringes, Wes survives as a low-rank gun-for-hire. In a system built on accumulating power, can a man limited to one truly forge his own path, or is he destined to be crushed beneath the weight of mediocrity and monstrous threats?

Pursued by killers, she barged into a man's private room and became his antidote. After a night of abandon, she coolly plunged a dagger into his chest and vanished. Little did she expect, the man became addicted and chased her to Graham City, tempting her by any means necessary to drown with him. "Erik, what do you like about me?" The man pinned the sulking girl against him and fiercely silenced her with a kiss. "Unless I die, otherwise, you'll spend your next life...

With his new corporate job, Cole was worried if he was the right fit. Little did he know that fitting in would be the least of his problems. Stored away in the imposing dark building, Cole could not stop himself from being swept into the secrets of the company. Can Cole solve the mystery he finds himself thrust into, without provoking the company, or will his failures lead him down a dangerous path. With his only escape being the vibrant city around him, Cole must struggle for control of his life. There's also the difficulty of figuring out his enigmatic yet captivating coworker.

The family gathering turned into a nightmare! How will the two siblings even survive in a bunker? Especially when the younger, and also smarter one, is mute (or so Seung has always been told when she has asked why she doesn't talk). Rich grandma's secrets may lead somewhere, or perhaps destroy everything. Easy to read: ✅ Warnings ⚠: This book may contain some violence and exploration of trauma. New chapter 9PM EEST every other sunday ❤

An arranged marriage. A snowbound mansion. A love they never saw coming—and a danger that sees everything. When fiery heiress Cassandra Beaumont agrees to an arranged marriage with the infuriatingly charming Julian Ashford, it’s not for love—it’s for legacy. The merger between their powerful families’ companies demands unity, and their wedding is the headline-making contract that seals the deal. But when a brutal snowstorm traps them inside the eerie, sprawling Ashford estate, love becomes the least of their worries. The house creaks with secrets. Tea appears without being ordered. Footsteps echo from empty rooms. And someone—or something—is watching them. As the forced proximity tests their patience, banter turns to chemistry, and distrust begins to melt into reluctant desire. But buried beneath the flirting and firelight lies a chilling mystery: someone doesn’t want this alliance to happen. And they’re willing to do anything to stop it. A Winter Tale is a sharp, swoon-worthy romantic dramedy packed with sizzling tension, laugh-out-loud moments, and just enough shadows to keep you sleeping with the lights on.

Kashton Berry never believed the world when they called his father insane. Everyone, including his own mother, mocked Dr. Alan Berry's claims that merpeople were real. But Kash always knew his father had been chasing something bigger than myth. Determined to uncover the truth, Kash travels to the isolated island where his father spent his final years, only to discover a hidden underground lab, a 12-foot glass tank, and a trunk filled with notes on a species humanity refused to acknowledge. But nothing prepares him for what he finds next. A living, breathing merman, nothing like the creatures Kash had imagined. Not a monster. Not a myth. Something far more human, far more dangerous... and far more impossible to resist. As mystery unravels and undeniable tension simmers between captive and captor, Kash must face the truth: Some legends aren't meant to be studied. Some are meant to fall for. Get ready to dive deep into a world of dangerous secrets, unique mating rituals, and a merman with a unique c**k. A fantasy alien romance that will sweep you off your feet and leave you gasping for more.

From the very first day, the message was clear: weak beings die early. Leonia Bellius was born with that fate etched into her skin — a fragile and cursed creature, seen by all as a failure. No one expected her to last long. Even less so that a seemingly insignificant girl would endure 14 years of relentless training to become the most promising candidate for the Order of the Silver Heralds. The day of her glory seemed certain: the Graduation Ceremony. But fate — always treacherous with the fearless — turned what should have been a moment of triumph into one of humiliation. In front of all her peers from the Montreal Archduchy, Leonia was rejected. A blow that would have made anyone else give up — but not her. Unsatisfied and determined, instead of moving on, she chose to resolve the matter through the classic method of "dialogue" — with the very man who had rejected her: Archduke Monteiro. The price for her defiance? Death. But, as if the gods were still toying with her ambitions, a new opportunity was thrown at her feet. Two years under the command of the ruthless Prince of Mercenaries in Arion — and she could claim the position she had always dreamed of. The problem? Facing that insolent and unpredictable mercenary was as dangerous as hunting a Bloodclaw — maybe even worse. Now, Leonia must overcome not only her limits but also her deepest fears and fiercest rivals. For honor. For glory.

“To reach the sky, he first had to conquer the Deep.” Renric Vael never knew the surface. As a child, he awoke in Layer 2—a place of deathless echoes, crawling horrors, and the whispers of the Hive. Taken in by a wandering Pathfinder, Renric learned to fight, survive, and think like a predator. His body became weapon. His mind became fortress. But even the strongest lights die in the Deep, and when his mentor is torn from him in a brutal raid, Renric is left alone—blindfolded, burdened, and haunted. Now, he seeks the impossible: escape. Armed with a whispering dagger, the teachings of the dead, and a cursed pact with the Visionshaping Hive, Renric claws his way toward the surface. But freedom comes at a price. The world above is no sanctuary. It fears what crawled up from below—and Renric is no longer just a boy. He is something else. Something watched. As he unravels his true origins, uncovers the secret his mentor took to the grave, and walks the blade-edge between man and monster, Renric will face war, love, betrayal… and the call of the Deep that never stops whispering his name.

Winter, gadis muda dari desa kecil yang dikenal karena ketegarannya, harus mengubur impian masa mudanya saat sang ayah terlilit utang besar kepada seorang bangsawan kaya raya dan dingin bernama Sebastian Ashbourne. Demi menebus utang itu, Winter 'dijual' ke keluarga bangsawan tersebut — bukan sebagai pelayan, bukan pula sebagai tamu kehormatan, tetapi sebagai "jaminan hidup", sebuah posisi yang menggantung antara budak dan tamu, tanpa hak, namun harus tunduk. Dengan keyakinan bahwa ini adalah awal dari kehidupan yang lebih baik — atau setidaknya bebas dari kemiskinan — Winter melangkah masuk ke rumah megah itu. Namun yang ia temui hanyalah dinginnya tembok batu, tatapan sinis para pelayan, dan perlakuan kasar dari sang bangsawan. Hari-harinya dipenuhi hinaan, makian, dan tugas-tugas yang seolah sengaja dibuat untuk menjatuhkan harga dirinya.

I expected death means the end of life, but this new world has granted me one more chance to fulfill my promise. I'll happily slay any god or demon who dares to block my path. This is my eternal oath to you! I guarantee I will not fail this time!

[COMPLETED] Once upon a time, the Land of Promise thrived under the cycle of the four seasons change. Until a vengeful enchantress cursed the land, and divided it into four realms each with a ruler to bear its burden. The people suffered for years under the endless heat in the Summerlands, the bitter cold in the Winterlands, the never changing bloom in the Springlands and the constant fall in the Autumlands. A prophecy whispers of a marriage between a king and queen that will release the land from its curse and unite it under a single kingdom. Princess Caroline is forced to marry the Summer King, will she be able to fight for peace amidst a court full of power hungry nobles and will she succumb to a burning love in the arms of a fiery warlord? PS: Thank you for your support and lovely comments. Means a lot.

For fifteen years, Joanna Vane shone as the beloved jewel of Silverwood Manor. Until the shattering day revealed she was a foundling—a counterfeit heiress. Overnight: The Lord and Lady who doted on her became Elena Shaw's devoted parents. Her cherished brother, Lord Cedric Vane, hurled Joanna from the manor balcony to please Elena. Her betrothed, the battle-scarred General Silas Graves, stood beside Elena as Joanna fell. To protect Elena, they let false accusations condemn Joanna. Not a word in her defense. Not a coin for her comfort. For three brutal winters, she labored in the Crown’s Steam Laundry—her hands raw from lye, her spirit starved in silence. Then spring came. Lord & Lady Vane wept at her garret door: “Joanna, forgive us! The Manor is yours!” Lord Cedric knelt all night on the cobbled steps, frost biting his brow: “Sister, grant me grace!” General Graves staggered to her gate, bloodied and broken: “Joanna... Look upon me once more!” But the girl who loved them died in the laundry’s gloom. Mercy? May the ravens feast on their bones! Now a new fire burns in Joanna—and a lord who sees only her strength. As she rebuilds her life, those who shattered her past dare not tread near... Lest they lose even the shadow of the woman they destroyed.

"Is it safe to fall in love with you? After losing her family to the revolt, noblewoman Lysithea hires Taron, a strapping young broker, to help her flee the kingdom. But when a heavy snowstorm strands the bickering pair in an eerie abandoned mansion, Lysithea has no choice but to rely on her new partner. What dangerous romance awaits them?"

My first love arrived like a sudden tempest, catching me off guard and sweeping me into a whirlwind of emotions. I regretfully recall how I treated her unfairly, often overlooking her delicate feelings and allowing my rudeness to cloud our moments together. She was the embodiment of gentleness and kindness, a rare gem amidst the chaos of my inattentiveness. Like a winter storm that bursts forth unexpectedly, she filled my life with a breathtaking beauty, leaving behind memories that sparkled like freshly fallen snow. But just as swiftly as she entered my heart, she began to melt away, leaving me with a longing to admire her exquisite beauty, a treasure I never fully grasped before it slipped through my fingers.

"Love is no different from the weather in Australia. Have I ever been there? No—but I've heard you can experience all four seasons in a single day. And for me, there was only one person who could make me feel both hell and heaven in seconds." ---- Si-Hyoon's life isn't exactly ordinary—though he tries to keep it that way. As a photographer in his mid-20s, he juggles single fatherhood and a complicated, undefined relationship with rising actor Jae-Eun—his longtime friend and the man he's been sleeping with for years. Si-Hyoon knows it isn't love... not on Jae-Eun's side, at least. But walking away feels impossible, leaving behind everything they've built over the years. When he joins the production team for Jae-Eun's newest film, everything changes. Nine-the second male lead of the film—the son of SZ company—mysterious, with a calm presence and unreadable gaze-enters their lives. Unlike Jae-Eun, Nine doesn't demand Si-Hyoon's affection but offers something far more dangerous: understanding. Now, caught between a toxic love he can't quit, like someone addicted to a drug, and the slow bloom of something peaceful, like someone craving silence after being trapped under loud thunder, Si-Hyoon must finally decide—who is worth holding onto? And can a broken heart still make room for something whole?

Five years ago, she saved him but lost the most precious thing a girl could have. Five years later, he descended from the heavens to protect her peace and guard her safety. Yet, she said, "I'm sorry, but we're not familiar." He smirked, "I know about the birthmark on your body. Wouldn't you say we are familiar?" She harbored secrets, feigned weakness, and endured for many years. While she abided by the world, she was cold and evasive towards him. He held a high social status, controlling everything around him. He was cold-hearted towards the world, yet only tender down to the bone to her. Until one day, he pulled the little guy who was hiding behind her, "Stealthily making a miniature version of me and you say we're not familiar?" A small treasure stood in front of her, blinking and staring at him, "Mom said I popped out from a stone crack!"