Scarlet River

She gave up her dream of shining on the ballerina stage —for him. She sacrificed her self-respect —for him. She forgot her true identity —for him. But even after all that, she couldn’t compare to the woman who held Ryan’s heart. Arwen Quinn, heiress of prestigious Quinn family, realized too late that no matter what she did, she would never win Ryan’s love. The future that awaited her was a life trapped in endless misery of a loveless marriage. So, decisively, she ends their relationship and walks away. What she didn’t expect was that in breaking free from Ryan, she had opened the door for Aiden to enter her life — a chance that he had been waiting for. Aiden Winslow, an enigmatic CEO isn’t just mysterious —he is determined, and won’t allow to take Arwen away from him again. ____ Excerpt: Aiden narrowed his eyes, “Are you sure about this?” “If I wasn’t sure, I wouldn’t have asked,” Arwen replied coolly. “Stop dawdling. If you’re unwilling, I’ll find someone else who can get the marriage certificates today.” His expression darkened as he pulled her close. “Once offered to me, it’s mine alone.” Unfazed, Arwen asked, “So, do you accept? If yes, we’ll get the certificates now.” “On one condition,” he said. “I don’t do contract marriages. The woman I marry will be the woman I share my bed with. If you agree, then we’ll—” “Not a problem. Let’s go,” Arwen said without letting him finish, pulling him into the Civil Marriage Bureau.

This is a fresh release from the pen of the creator behind "Longevity: Starting from the Qi Tags". Dive in and enjoy the read! --------------------- Jiang Ning transmigrates to a world on the brink of chaos. To preserve himself, he starts training in martial arts with the help of his prior experience, quietly growing stronger. As his martial techniques reach beyond their limits and he gains various abilities, some of which include divine authority. Starting with martial arts, he begins to master divine powers and control innate divine abilities. The Five Animals Fist allows him to cultivate from a beginner to perfection, continuously breaking limits, with each organ storing essence and housing divine spirits. The Vajra Immortal Body gives him an unbreakable body and eternal bones. The Inner Elixir Cultivation Skill promises eternal youth and never-ending vitality. On the day the Martial Saint, who has dominated the world for eight hundred years, strikes at him, Jiang Ning simply smiles. Are you really trying to attack a divine being? When the weapon that once killed gods and immortals falls upon him, he tilts his head slightly, his hair remaining unbroken. His foundation has long since forged an indestructible golden body! The other names of this book are 'While Others Cultivate Martial Arts, I Cultivate Divine Powers!', 'Beginning with Hepatic Experience to Fleshly Sanctification', 'Starting with Martial Arts to Become a God'

The orphan Chen Ziyang from Lower River Village, raised on food from a hundred families, was later adopted by the old Divine Doctor in the village. He learned the "Divine Dragon Controlling Phoenix Technique" and embarked on a monstrous and legendary life.

【Pure Immortal Heroic Fantasy, infused with both immortal intent and gallant spirit, refining insights on human relationships, seeking immortality, more than thirty thousand reservations, averaging nine thousand】 Forever reminiscing rivers and lakes under silvery hair, desiring to return to the cosmos in a simple boat. Peach and plum blossoms in the spring breeze, a cup of wine; rivers and lakes in the night rain, a lantern for ten years. Chen Dengming stepped into the chaotic world of rivers and lakes, only reaching the Innate Realm in his twilight, but Innate Martial Arts wasn't the ultimate destination of his heart's rivers and lakes, it was to cultivate for longevity that marked the beginning of his dreams. If practicing Kung Fu can prolong life, then cultivating the Dao can certainly point directly to immortality. Practicing martial arts, refining Gu, cultivating Dao, seeking longevity... This is a story about an ordinary traveler stepping into rivers and lakes, into the World of True Cultivation, seeking the path to immortality one step at a time. Read about cultivation in the twilight years, savor the vigorous life! Young reader, you truly understand cultivation! ...This book was formerly titled "Late Bloomer: My Immortal Life"! (The author has previously completed a nearly five million word, eighty thousand high reservation three-star martial arts masterpiece, "Indestructible Mighty Fortress Leader," rest assured and enjoy)

In the Ancient Era, the Demon clan vanished without a trace. In more recent times, the Dragon Clan disappeared. The age when the divine way flourished had faded away like smoke, and the pinnacle of the flying swords era eventually fell into decline… What has happened to this world? Who will listen to the historical truth buried in the long river of time? Bodies were strewn over a thousand miles of mountains and river; the harrowing hunger of tigers depicted across a hundred years of heaven and earth. The impartiality of the cosmos is as heartless as ever, Yet I possess a burning red heart—one that patrols the heavens! —————— Welcome to the Immortal Sword World, where emotions run deep. ——————

The blood trickling down my chest was warm, a stark contrast to the icy grip of fear that tightened around my heart. But fear was a luxury I could no longer afford. " Oh...if you think I am afraid of death, then let me tell you, that fear of mine is long gone!" I declared, my voice echoing against the silence. "Let's play a game. A final contest of wills." His eyes gleamed with amusement. "A game? And what manner of game do you propose, little warrior?" "A death game," I replied, my voice unwavering. "A contest where the stakes are not merely life or death, but the very essence of our souls."

[COMPLETO] “Senhorita Li Xue, você está grávida!” disse a doutora enquanto entregava o exame de gravidez que claramente tinha dado positivo. Li Xue não sabia como reagir à notícia. Ela estava toda preparada para fazer o teste de virgindade e provar ao mundo que todas as acusações eram falsas. Ela estava completamente certa de que sua virgindade estava intacta, então como a gravidez dela era possível? Essa é a história de uma mulher, Li Xue, que trabalhou árdua e incansavelmente para construir sua carreira como modelo de moda. Ela não vinha de uma família rica onde tudo era servido em bandejas de ouro, mas sim de uma família de classe média trabalhadora, onde é necessário esforçar-se muito para alcançar os sonhos. Seu sonho era se tornar a principal modelo de moda do mercado, mas ele foi estilhaçado quando ela se viu presa em um escândalo. Ninguém acreditou nela. Nem seus amigos nem seu namorado. Ela foi deixada completamente sozinha com a criança que crescia dentro dela. Então, ela deixou a cidade, com a vida que crescia em seu ventre. Com um pequeno demônio-anjo em crescimento que lhe dava forças para sobreviver neste mundo sem sentido, para se tornar algo que ela ainda não tinha certeza do que seria. ____ P.S. Este é um trabalho original, não uma tradução. E a capa me pertence. (Encomendada de: GiselArts). Junte-se à autora no servidor do discord: https://discord.gg/88C4VZD Ou conecte-se no Instagram: author_scarlet_shine

An Imperial Scholar by day. An assassin by night. The World of Cultivation has changed. Elemental Mancers. Flux Mancers. Spirit Mancers. Soul Mancers. Raining down fire and splitting oceans. Destroying mountains with a single stomp and calming skies with a glance. Controlling the tides of Karma, while wielding the souls of others like a puppeteer tugging on the Lines of Fate. The most mysterious of them all were Spirit Mancers, a truth that Theron was more than intimately familiar with. Due to one's Tribulation, his life was turned upside down. His family, his rage, his somber sadness becoming nothing more than Bad Karma's fuel for a madman. He was once a gentle young man, a non-combative Water Mancer who wanted nothing more than to read his novels to the sound of the rain and one day become an Imperial Scholar. But now... Everything had changed. He donned a cloak in the silent night as the clouds above gathered. Pulling its hood over his chilling blue eyes, he stalked off into the darkness. The first droplets fell. He would become the nightmare of his enemies, the blade hidden in the shadows of Heaven's tears. The River of the Night.

In an age of space travel and exploration, a war between the Eltec Empire and Galactic Alliance of Species has been in a stalemate for decades. A young girl, Tienerra Santii a Soltarian (dragonborn) who has also lost her family to this war is seeking to rescue her imprisoned family. On her journey to locate her surviving family, she comes across a young Foxlarian girl named Star Burday, who is looking to find freedom from her owner’s oppressive grip and to escape the Dark Region at any cost. Their meeting and subsequent journey will spark a chain of actions that change the course of the war and their journey for the best or worse. They will uncover a dark secret of the Eltec Empires origin and their past dark secrets. Will they overcome these challenges or fall victim to the darkness lurking within their own hearts. In an age of space travel, a war between the Eltec Empire and Galactic Alliance of Species has been in a stalemate for decades. Tienerra Santii lost her family to the war and is seeking to rescue her imprisoned family. Tienerra's journey will spark a chain of reactions that can change the course of the war and her journey for the better or for the worst. She will uncover dark secrets that can overwhelm her. Will she fall victim to the darkness lurking within her own heart or overcome it.

"River, is it..." His voice trailed off. A mocking grin spread across her face, "I don't know what you're talking about!" Asher's voice trembled as he finished his sentence, "The baby... he's mine, isn't he?" "No, he's not." She turned to leave, but Asher grasped her waist quickly, pulling her closer. "Don't lie to me. He's mine, right?" "Asher Blackwood, behave yourself. We're separated, so respect my boundary and treat me with the dignity I deserve." River met his gaze with an icy stare; though inside, her heart shattered into a million pieces. This wasn't supposed to be; at least, she never thought that someday, it would be like this! ________________________________ River's life turned upside down when an unexpected marriage certificate arrived on her engagement day! Her engagement was broken, and her eight-year-long relationship was gone! Desperate to find Asher Blackwood, the stranger she was married to, River tried everything, but all in vain! The man seemed non-existent. In the end, she was there, alone, with a broken engagement, a lost love, and stuck in a marriage she never wanted! River flew away from her city to start fresh. She moved to Emery and started working as a senior designer in Eon Luxe, one of the largest fashion houses in the country. Living with her best friend, she began to heal. But as things were slowly setting the track, her fate collided with Asher Blackwood, the handsome and cold CEO of Blackwood Group, the parent company of Eon Luxe! Their fates tangled, unaware of the fact that they were bound together! What would happen? Which path would her destiny take her? One thing was certain — nothing would ever be the same.

Claire receives a strange dream the night before her 18th birthday, an unknown goddess offers her power as her paladin. This power comes with a "gift" Claire was not ready for, but if it means getting her brother back, then she'll master it. Join Claire and her party as they navigate adventuring, fighting against tyranny, and the gifts the goddess bestowed them. Tags: Futa MC Futa Harem Futa X Futa Polygamy Incest

In a dystopian future where Vampires emerged from the shadows in order to stop humanity from becoming extinct, a young woman with a dark past meets a charismatic stranger. As time goes by Private Love Aikawa of military unit 4-7, finds that she may not be as human as she first thought, and that humanity may not be the side that she should be fighting for. Battling rogue vampires, mutated creatures and her own past, Love works to unravel the mysteries behind the secretive Helsing unit. This novel starts intentionally slow through the exposition, everything kicks into gear in the latter half of Volume 1, so I hope you stick with it and enjoy the WILD ride! I also added some song recommendations along the way to listen to whilst you read certain chapters, I hope this helps boost the experience. Public Spotify playlist for Volume 1 is under the name: TLAR - Book 1 https://open.spotify.com/playlist/07czy216X1xB6F1mfRtl31?si=3cff937234e64589 Please comment and vote for your favourite characters along the way :)

In a world fractured by spatial rifts, humanity managed to survive by taming the demons that emerged from those alien worlds. Lucifer, son of Scarlet Demon, the stronges demon huntress, has always lived a cushy and spoiled life. Haunted by an accident that left him confused and deprived of his childhood memories, he knows the fractures may hold the key to recover what he lost. Determined to claim back what he lost, Lucifer embarks on a journey across hostile, demon infested worlds in hopes of recovering what he lost. The deeper Lucifer goes, the more question arise: Where did the demons come from? What caused the fracture? In a world of endless danger and mystery, Lucifer's journey is just beginning.

In the age of interstellar exploration, three hundred years ago, Mage explorers from the yellow river planet took their first step towards outer space. It was a joyous event for every mage on that planet, yet unfortunately, space is dominated by other races. The Peak level Mage from the Yellow River Planet was the weakest power in existence among other outer space races. It's a cruel reality for everyone. From then on, every mage from the Yellow River Planet began to increase their power level by consuming outer space resources. Then they constantly researched, upgraded the power level system and tried to pave the way for the next generation of space explorers. Now, our MC Vincent Carey's ambition is to be the next generation of space explorers. How is he going to increase his strength and compete among other races to get resources? How is the unknown little yellow river planet going to be known and feared by others? --- To find out further, read my new novel and support it with the power stones and golden tickets. Current Plan- 7Chaps/ Week. Target- 50 Golden Tickets/ Week - 14Chaps/Week ... Disclaimer: Fantasy and Fictional Story. Society is similar to Modern-day Earth.

Awakening in an Earth-like world, Arga senses an unsettling anomaly. Together with a group of equally disoriented strangers, he plunges into a terrifying labyrinth of deception. Are they trapped in a deadly parallel reality? Victims of a failed secret experiment? Or pawns in an unimaginable genetic engineering game? As paranoia creeps in and the lines between reality and illusion blur, Arga must unravel this puzzle before his own mind shatters. A chilling psychological thriller, a blend of sci-fi survival and alternate reality suspense, that will leave you questioning every truth.

“You are the lucky chosen one.” The woman said, putting forth a hand to her. Who was she? Abhilasha wondered how could she breathe so well under water? The lady smiled and held her hand, “come to me. I know where you must go. Let me lead." ------------------------------------------ “I dreamed once again of that man. I think now I can only meet him in a dream , that is where we might as well be better. There are some loves, who don’t have name, shape or even existence in your reality—but they are just as much real to you. No one expected me to get up and speak and smile and work as I once did. Neither did I expect to be back in this world. A world that has snatched away everything I possibly once held precious for.” --------------------------------------------- Abhilasha had grown up disliking this river, but this river—the river had taken her to depth of life. She can’t tell now, after waking up from her long sleep. Looking around her, the life had been on race. Time had passed. She was not here, she was somewhere in this big world. A world that was as real as hers—but now she can’t tell weather it was all just a dream or was there something more in this. Did she really travelled across the universe, or was it just her mind?

In a world divided by ancient power and shadowed by the rule of four kings, 17-year-old Dorothy is thrust into a destiny she neither understands nor desires. Born in a quiet village and raised in the safety of an orphanage, her life changes forever when a mysterious old man tells her of the Celestial Eye, a legendary power said to hold the key to unimaginable strength—and a curse that could unmake her very soul. Unknowingly bound to the celestial forces through the old man’s love and an unsealed eye that glimpses fragments of the future, Dorothy embarks on a perilous journey to uncover the truth about her origins and the powers surging within her. Alongside her steadfast mentor Kael, the mysterious hunter Arden, and her childhood friend Mark—whose vast knowledge is as intriguing as it is suspicious—Dorothy must navigate trials of self-discovery, confront her deepest fears, and uncover secrets buried in the ruins of history. But as she delves deeper into the mysteries of the Celestial Eye, Dorothy learns that her world is far more fragile than she ever imagined. Elves whisper of a dying queen, shapeshifters lurk with centuries-old grudges, and a shadowy demon—an entity with a hunger for celestial power—looms closer than anyone suspects. The threads of fate begin to unravel when Dorothy discovers a past written in blood, a future painted in fire, and a prophecy that could either save her world or destroy it. Faced with ancient curses, relentless enemies, and an enigmatic villain hidden among her closest allies, Dorothy must decide if she’s willing to embrace the celestial power within her—or let it consume her entirely. In this tale of trials, betrayal, and the resilience of the human spirit, The Ancient Secret takes readers on a journey where the brightest lights cast the darkest shadows, and even the kindest faces may hide the deepest secrets. Will Dorothy rise to become a savior, or will the celestial forces claim her as their own?

Choi Yuna was the kind of girl who left people breathless. At fifteen, she was not only the most beautiful girl in school but also admired beyond its walls. Every boy wanted to be with her, but her heart belonged only to one Park Soo Min, South Korea’s number one high school volleyball player. They were the perfect couple, envied and adored by all. But perfection shattered on the day of their third anniversary. What was supposed to be a day of love turned into a nightmare when Soo Min was struck by a speeding car right in front of Yuna’s eyes. His bloodied form on the pavement became an image that haunted her every waking moment. With his loss, Yuna's world crumbled. She became a ghost of herself, unable to function, drowning in grief. Three months later, she made a decision to return to school and try to move forward. But instead of solace, she found herself surrounded by relentless admirers, all eager to win the heart of the now-single beauty. Unwilling to be the object of their desires, Yuna transferred to a new school in a different city, hoping for a fresh start. However, fate had other plans. At her new school, she crossed paths with Kim Tae Hyun the second-best high school volleyball player, rich, handsome, and dangerously persistent. Unbeknownst to Yuna, Tae Hyun had admired her from afar, ever since he saw her cheering for Soo Min at a match where they played as rivals. Now that Soo Min was gone, Tae Hyun saw his chance to claim her heart. But Yuna was not ready to love again. She rejected him again and again. Yet Tae Hyun was relentless. What began as innocent admiration soon turned into something darker. He refused to take ‘no’ for an answer. As Yuna struggled to escape his pursuit, she realized that sometimes, love and obsession walk a thin, perilous line. Will Yuna find her way out of the past that haunts her and the present that traps her? Or will she fall into a fate darker than heartbreak? A tale of love, loss, and obsession Scarlet Echoes is a gripping story of a girl who must fight to reclaim her freedom from the ghosts of her past and the dangers of her present.

you might have killed me but I'll awaken a thousand years from now at the age of 18 I shall awaken, rivers of blood will fill the world in my wake I'll destroy all races!!

Unadventurous Diane accepts a challenge as a younger man draws her and makes her want to bend her virtues for him. From what was supposed to be a one night stand, to what escalated into a river of desire, lust, pain and love. Will this be a lesson learnt or something off both their bucket lists?

In a world where Sun & Moon were separated by endless Starry river, a boy and a girl, each with distinctly stunning but opposing features rise up. Will they be forever separated just like Sun and Moon? Or will they overcome the Starry sky?

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Lucy woke up as endora the illegitimate child of the herman household, with little memory of her past.there she meets her handmaid nina. once she realized who she is now,she discided to live the life God has given her as Endora de herman. over a month of living as Endora, it was time for the storyline to start in the academy of " STARDUST MAGIC ACADEMY", where the heroine met the first protagonist "ERIC DA FRANCIA"of the grand Duke household.who was mistreated from a young age till adulthood with the care and love given to him by scarlet,he become obsessed with scarlet.He wanted scarlet as his at all means including killing her family resulting to scarlet hating Eric, at that process she meet "KELVIN DE OLI" the young prince who's mother was killed by the empress.there he hold hate and grudges against the royal family, he meet scarlet and fall in love at first sight.

A sudden dramatic change in one's life would lead to drastic changes. What if that change were to provide something unexpectedly great and exciting events and changes? After a tragic event, Foin was granted a new life full of excitement. Will he manage to correct what he has endured?

After a Christmas Eve fire destroys Emma's love and face, she returns to New York five years later as the mysterious owner of a gallery. When her former best friend puts on her engagement ring, and her cheating boyfriend is about to marry a third party, a bloody revenge in the name of art auction unfolds in Manhattan. The perfume trap at the masquerade ball, the fatal deal in the private jet, and the burn scars covered by iris tattoos will eventually become the nightmare totem of the betrayer.

A tale of a man who upon hearing about a new villager one who might be a Witch . With his nosy nature getting the better of him he decided to investigate the rumours. His first meeting with the Witch named Rullia Lavender was one perplexing encounter. This witch was kind and sweet offered our nosy naibour Felix Felis coffee his choice of drink and grapes . Her claims that the rumours are not false but true and she is indeed a witch , though not a bad one . Rullia Lavender was one who wanted to help others even offered to heal the ill ... After a question causes a show of power and purple light Felix was returned home with a unexpected spell , only to have his home washed away in a storm the day after !! When he approached our dear Rullia she said with a smile" I have a spare room and your welcome to it !" In this moment the forming of a new cohabitation in the surrounding forest of The town of Burr . To Felix it was a sure thing she was guilty but he could not say so for he did want to help but never thought cohabitation was on the cards . The trials awaiting our two strangers who try to get on well both are socially awkward ,all the while they both work on the same goal the one to change the perceptions of those in Burr to one of acceptance and welcoming from one of fear and speculation...

Before Match, before Superboy, Cadmus decided to try to create a person capable of controlling the same energy as a Lord of Chaos, but what will this creation generate when he escapes and wants to find himself?

In her previous life, Winters Sutherland, Lord Wolfswoman fell in love with a soft-hearted male serpent Chris Capet, she thought she was saved, but she didn't realise that the serpent was a sinful demon, Winters Sutherland fell into a deeper abyss, she suffered betrayal, assassination. Eventually dying a miserable death in remorse. Reborn in a new life, she returned with hatred, stepping on thorns and smelling blood, she harboured a strong desire to exterminate the gods, and worked hard to cultivate her arts in the game of court power, to become the supreme archdemon who unified the world of the wolf and beasts, and along the way, still fell in love with Chris Carpe, an elusive snake charmer.