Could Have Been Us Corinne Michaels

Elias, a reserved boat craftsman seeking refuge from his turbulent past, has settled into the quiet rhythm of life in the small coastal town of Clearwater. Haunted by betrayal and loss, he avoids attachments until Lyra, a confident and enigmatic woman, disrupts his solitude. As their paths intertwine, Elias is drawn into her world of ambition and mystery, uncovering hidden depths within himself and his craft. Through moments of vulnerability, tension, and connection, Elias and Lyra navigate the uncharted waters of trust and love, while the shadows of their pasts threaten to pull them under.

In the bustling streets of Rio de Janeiro, Carlos leads a life indifferent to the chaos around him—until one fateful night changes everything. After ordering a mysterious burger from a peculiar establishment known as Hell's Burger, he finds himself caught in an unexpected and darkly humorous twist of fate. As he experiences the intense flavors of his meal, Carlos is thrust into a shocking reality that intertwines his soul with a sinister queen. With a blend of supernatural elements and gritty urban life, this tale explores themes of desire, consequence, and the surreal nature of existence. Will Carlos navigate the challenges of his newfound predicament, or will he succumb to the whims of the underworld? Dive into a story where every bite could lead to unimaginable consequences!

*Thud* *Thud* Sounded through the door. It was late at midnight when the family of the three woke by the noise. It was dark all around, the sound of rain splashes through everywhere. Due to the rain, the electricity of the City was cut off. "Who might be this late," Said the man, in the '40s. He was the only earner of this family, supporting his wife and their only daughter. His name was 'Reez Mosce'. "What happened dear, w-who would knock this late," Said his wife 'Riza'. Taking the shotgun in his hand, he gestured toward his wife and said, "Take Ellie through the basement". 'WHAT ABOUT YOU!!!' She wanted to ask him. But seeing his grave expression, she couldn't help. She could only look at him with concern filling her eyes. Reez replied as his gaze somewhat softened toward his wife, "Go away Riza hide in the basement with Emily" 'The Unknown' randomly happened every day. The murder reports that news announced to them, the people wanted it all to be false, they wanted to continue with their peaceful life. *** The sound of thud was getting erratic on the door. The door hinges broke off from the wall. Reez held the shotgun aiming toward the door. His condition was not so good, his legs were trembling as he gulped a mouthful of saliva. He was scared shitless, but he couldn't show it to his family. He was the moral support for them. *Crash* The door crashed showing a figure as it stood in the rain. The raindrops splattered across the front wetting the sofa and the tables. Ellie watched as the fire raged through the house.

Ella Foster is a self-proclaimed genius, coffee addict, and all-around bookworm. But when she wakes up inside her favorite 1800s historical romance novel, she's not the beautiful heroine or even the fabulous villainess. Nope. She's Eleanor Fletcher, a 17-year-old orphaned commoner with zero importance to the story-a complete throwaway character. No grand destiny. No powerful connections. Just poverty, a bakery job, and shoes so uncomfortable they might be a crime. Armed with her modern-day knowledge and fueled by a mix of sheer determination and sarcasm, Ella decides she's not going to be just another background extra. She's got a plan: open a shop, create mind-blowing inventions, and maybe even introduce indoor plumbing (these people have no idea what they're missing). Filled with humor, heart, and a dash of romance, I've Been Novelled! is a fun, clever twist on the isekai genre, where one girl's genius inventions-and a touch of 21st-century sass-might just change the course of a very different history. NB ( I don't post on weekends)

Using the Strings Jaehyun, a young man with a troubled past, has mastered the art of manipulation. Raised in the harsh streets, he learned to survive by using people to his advantage. Now, as he navigates the treacherous world of corporate intrigue, he'll use his cunning to climb the ladder of success, no matter the cost. But as his power grows, so does the danger. A dangerous game of cat and mouse begins, where every move is a calculated risk, and every betrayal has a price.

The story follows a successful event planner, Emma, who has given up on love after a string of failed relationships. She's focused on her career and is determined to make her business a success. However, when she meets her new client, the handsome and charming billionaire, Alexander, she finds herself falling for him despite her best efforts to resist. As they work together to plan a high-profile wedding, Emma and Alexander must navigate their growing feelings for each other, all while dealing with the challenges of their respective pasts and the pressure of their high-stakes careers. In the end, true love saves the day, and Emma and Alexander find their happily ever after.

"Sparks Between Us" follows two high school students, Neli and Rana, who have always been just friends. When a chance encounter forces them to spend more time together, their bond deepens, and unspoken feelings spark into something more. In five short episodes, love quietly blossoms between them.

Fumihiro Aoyama was living a blissful life with the love of his life, Ema. They even promised to marry each other after their graduation. However, the tranquility of their lives shatters when betrayal strikes, leaving Fumihiro entangled in a web of dark emotions. As new characters emerge with their own painful pasts, the story weaves a tapestry of love, forgiveness, and rebirth. Navigating the challenges of everyday life, Fumihiro must overcome the pain of betrayal and rediscover the light within. Passions entwine, secrets surface, and Fumihiro's heart is torn between the past and the present. "I Thought I Could Be Happy" is an exhilarating journey through the intricate fabric of human relationships, where pain transforms into hope, and rebirth takes unexpected forms. Will Fumihiro rise from the ashes of his pain, or will the weight of betrayal prove too much to bear? Or will he get his revenge?

"What do you want?" He shouted at me. I was tongue-tied. The guy before me was the boy I grew up with. He's not the guy I came to fall for. My Annie would never looks the with such hatred in his eyes. My Annie would never shout at me. "If you don't have anything better to say then go away. I don't want to see your ugly face. And I'll make you pay double the cost if you break my window. Puttana! " He slammed his windows. shut

Maya is no stranger to heartache. After years of painful memories and broken trust, she’s built walls around her heart, vowing never to let anyone in again. But when Azel, the man who once held her heart, reappears in her life, everything she thought she knew about love and forgiveness is thrown into question. Azel, regretful and determined, has changed. Time apart has made him realize the depth of his mistakes, and he’s willing to do whatever it takes to prove he’s no longer the man who hurt Maya. But Maya is hesitant. The scars from the past run deep, and she’s not sure she’s ready to trust again. Yet, the connection between them is undeniable—something lingers, a spark that refuses to die. As Maya and Azel navigate the rocky terrain of forgiveness, trust, and healing, they must confront not only their painful past but also the difficult questions that arise when two people try to rebuild what they once had. Is it possible to love again after betrayal? And can they move forward without losing themselves in the process? In this heartfelt story of second chances, Maya and Azel learn that love isn’t just about finding your way back to each other; it’s about finding the strength to trust again, no matter how long it takes.

Someone appears, silent as a shadow. They understand every thought, every wound, every quiet dream you’ve hidden away. Who are they? They look at you with your own memories in their eyes, wearing a life that feels like yours—and yet it’s not. They claim to be you. Would you trust them? Would you let them in, knowing they might reveal the parts of yourself you’ve buried the deepest? And if they are indeed a part of you… are you forced to accept them? Do you want to? Their presence stirs something you can’t define—a connection that feels fated, an understanding that runs deeper than you can explain. They slip through the fabric of your life, binding themselves into your existence, as if they’ve always been there, waiting to step forward. Yet behind that familiarity lies a tension, a question that lingers: What if they’re here to reflect not only the best parts of you but also everything you fear to see? Are they here to free you from your own shadows… or to pull you into theirs? Currently Improving Chapters, If some dont make sense, well it will soon. Quality over Quantity (finished polishing! I think, anyway 60 Chapters Woohoo!!!) (Currently busy due to school D; )

she is a brat daugther of the no.1 richest business man in the whole country . and he is the 2 nd richest but unlike her , he is so kind . he even help poor people . until one day khione fell in love with reed. but reed doesn't like him so khione will make a way for reed to love him. will she succed? .

[ Yeah, Sofia was my first love, but she broke my heart into pieces] [ Pikfred] I had this friend online called Pikfred Water. How we got to know each other was like a magic, ' boom!' we are friends now. Pikfred never wanted to tell me his name, and I didn't know why he was doing that, all these days I met him online. But I think we are friends now, so why don't you tell me your name or show me your personality Pikfred?. ' Hmmm' I try my possible best for him to talk to me, but he keeps refusing my request anytime I ask him. Pikfred and I were friends but nothing I know about him. ' Hmm', 'I can't wait to see Pikfred'...

Lavender faced the ultimate betrayal after discovering that her fiancé, the man she loved most, had been using her all along. He had only dated her to seek revenge against her father and to claim everything her late mother had left her as a gift to his real fiancee. Devastated, Lavender lost everything she owned to him, and her family was plunged into dire poverty as a result. Heartbroken, she fled her past, running away from her disowned father and the agonizing pain. She dedicated her life to caring for the "blessings" her ex-fiancé had left behind. But just when Lavender thought she had found a measure of peace, everything starts falling apart again. Forced to reconcile with her ex, Lavender is torn—he is a changed man now, but to her, he remains an enemy. As her bottled-up emotions resurface, past cases reopening, and his persistent efforts to win back her affection intensify, how long can Lavender's hatred last?

"This is your new reality. Find me, defeat me, and you will be free."" These were the final words of Kaito Nakamura, the mastermind behind Eternal Nexus, a VRMMORPG that turned into a deadly nightmare. On the day of its release in 2030, over 50,000 players were trapped inside when Nakamura uploaded his consciousness into the game and cut off any possibility of logging out. The ultimate twist? Death in the game meant death in real life. Any attempt to unplug the player from the VIZion system would instantly kill them. Five years have passed since that horrific day. Only 10,000 players remain. With the world desperate for a solution, the world governments launched Project: GRIM REAPER—an elite operation to send ten of the most skilled individuals from around the globe into Eternal Nexus. Their mission: locate Nakamura’s in-game avatar, defeat him, and bring an end to this death trap once and for all. My name is Rei Kurogane, and I was chosen to be one of the ten. I’m not a professional gamer, unlike the others. I’m a Kenjutsuka—a practitioner of the ancient art of swordsmanship. My brother and sister are among the thousands still trapped in the game. I have no choice but to enter this virtual hell, not as a player, but as a warrior determined to save them. Nakamura started this game. I will end it—with my own hands.

I can't... It's going to kill us all... We have nowhere to run.

You could call me crazy. You could call me a freak. But I would do anything if it was for us. No matter who got in the way. No matter who hurt you. I would do anything to protect you. Because at the end of the day you are always a fighter. Because if you can’t fight for your love then Your love isn’t worth fighting for. Did I want to kill them? No. Did I need to kill them? Yes. Because they were going to hurt you, hurt us. And I couldn’t stand us getting hurt. So I did what I needed to do. You could call me crazy. You could call me a freak. But I would do anything if it was for us.

In a city of dreams and shadows, a woman navigates the aftermath of lost love, seeking redemption amidst the echoes of her choices. As she confronts her past, she must decide whether to embrace the light of new beginnings or remain anchored in the depths of regret.

In a rain-slicked Seattle high-rise, Sarah Chen spent her days staring at screens filled with scrolling data. As the lead architect for PredictCore, a social media analytics firm, she had developed algorithms to forecast consumer behavior. But late one night, while debugging a pattern recognition system, she discovered something extraordinary: her algorithm could predict personal disasters with frightening accuracy.

Naegi and 15 other crew mates trapped on a spaceship and try to find a way out, Suddenly, a stuffed cat appeared and claimed him as their headmaster. Will Naegi and the rest of the team survive the killing game?

Young love can be very misleading, especially love at first sight. A new transfer student goes to college as a freshman and has never experienced the touch of a man finds herself unable to keep her eyes off the mysterious popular-loner guy that everyone seems to lust over. While trying to keep up with her studies, making new friends , new country and the experience of college lifestyles, she finds herself feeling as if everything is a dream and can't seem to catch a break.

I dominate you in many ways using you lot's let's see how long you can last before the pleasure melts you.

A journey from a scientist, to a lover, to a believer, to a father, to the saviour of all humanity.... A journey from an angel, to a guardian, to a wife, to a mother, to a human. What if the third world war isn't between countries, not even with aliens but with interdimensional creatures who can literally control our very flesh and mind? Cassandra Angel is the meticulous secretary to the kindhearted Michael Sutherland. When Mrs. Sutherland passes away, Mr. Sutherland suffers a stroke and is paralyzed to his bed. Cassandra meets her new challenge in the form of Ray Sutherland who just doesn't know how to take no for an answer. The fact that she cannot control herself around him is also alarming. What will happen when their union brings destruction to their planet? Will the truth of who they keep them apart or will they be able to stand side by side during the coming war?

Anderson didn't understand the true meaning of love till she met Bryan, the cold-adonis, a handsome, and powerful CEO of bryan cooperation, the richest company in the city of Eden. But it all started with a story!! The thirst for revenge endeared Anderson to cross paths with bryan, and then, THEIR JOURNEY OF LOVE began

In the heart of a bustling city, two women are drawn together by fate and an undeniable connection. Lena is a reserved and contemplative artist, content with the solitude of her studio and the quiet understanding of her canvases. Sophie, on the other hand, is an outgoing, adventurous journalist with a fiery passion for seeking the truth. Their worlds collide unexpectedly when Sophie stumbles into Lena's art gallery during an unexpected storm, seeking refuge from the chaos of life. As their relationship blossoms, their contrasting personalities create an intoxicating blend of love, intrigue, and tension. While their love for each other runs deep, the complexities of life soon begin to fray the delicate threads holding them together. Lena's hidden past, buried under layers of trauma, resurfaces just as Sophie's career takes a turn, leaving her caught between personal desires and professional ambitions. Through secrets, misunderstandings, and unforeseen challenges, the women must navigate the fragile line between love and loss. Can their love survive the weight of their unspoken truths, or will the very things that brought them together ultimately tear them apart? **Copyright © 2024 by Mya Skeete** **Author: Myra Sinclair** **All rights reserved.** This book is protected under copyright law. No part of this book may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means, including photocopying, recording, or other electronic or mechanical methods, without the prior written permission of the copyright owner, except in the case of brief quotations embodied in critical reviews and certain other noncommercial uses permitted by copyright law. **Published on September 24, 2024.**