Good Punishments For Losing A Bet

Hiroshi appears to be just another quiet student at Tokyo University, but a sinister secret ties him to Japan's shadowy underworld. As hidden agendas close in, he's thrown into a deadly game where every step risks unmasking his truth.

urged me on as he fucked me, he is my first love, he is my father's friend, Lyon. from the first time I set my eyes on him I have loved him desperately, wanting him close, his touch, his scent and his heart. even though I know he is broken, even though he told me it wasn't serious, I still love him, am I obsessed? maybe yes. is he obsessed? yes, though he says nothing serious, he's quite possessive of my body, of my heart.

'"Kill Her" she shouted 'Yes..!!!Well played!' Shui Yi's eyes widened and her skin turned pale, fright was written all over her face. She ran out slamming the door. Uncovering the truth to her eight years of suffering Shui Yi has gone insane. Reminded of her trauma she ran fast, her pace increased she ran and ran... to the near park until she was out of breath. Luckily the park is abandoned so there wasn't anyone else besides Shui Yi. "The cause of the traumatic experience is one's selfish desire... no...obsession !!" Shui Yi sat at a corner on a bench catching up her breath trembling. She was sweating all over. She wouldn't stop shivering. The truth of that incident; her family tried to kill her? Why?!! , back then eight years ago that incident changed her life, the truth is more harsh and fierce.

Abidemi had always felt like an outsider the moment her mother died. Sure, she had a best friend and little brother but it never erased the feeling that she didn't belong to the Kingdom Of Valtis. So she decided to leave Valtis for Elov. What awaits her?

Un jeune homme se réveille dans un endroit qu'il ne connaît pas. Que doit-il faire désormais ?

Three Best Friends, Lia, Anna & Rose decided to play a mindful game since there would be graduating from college. Rose Lee, daughter of a prestigious family, Anna Roy , daughter of a military officer and Lia Carson, daughter of a well-known actress & father, a popular artist. 'A Game Of Heart Break' A bet to capture their crush's heart for fun within 30days and break it on their graduation. They make you fall in love with them and break your hearts on graduation. ~~~~~~~ "What the fuck, Mark? You can't just barge into a girls room like that!. Have you lost your mind?. Have some shame at least." Rose yelled at her brother. "A little birdy told me you're doing something very bad, of all people 'AXEL'!. You're playing with that psycho's feelings now. You didn't see Jack, Max and the rest, Huh?" Mark asked, almost yelling at her even though he tried to suppress his anger. "So" She scoffed, while saying. ~~~~~~~~ Anne's turn "It's over Jason, I was only playing with your heart" Anne said in a cold tone, staring directly into his eyes. "W-why?" Jason asked stuttering, trying to know why she lied. why she broke his heart. She laughed out unexpected, making Jason to bent his head in a pleading tone. "Remember when you broke my heart, Ten years ago today. Feel the same way I felt and cry. How I followed you around like a sheep without his owner. How I stood crying under that rain, that made me sick and all you could ever do is shout and ignore me. If I ever tell my Dad that it was your ' dear Sister' that pushed me on the floor that day, which lead me been in the hospital. I don't think she might still be with you now." She said in one go, before stressing the word sister purposely. ~~~~~~~~~ Lia's turn "We are officially not a couple. Not dating and never will I" Lia said coldly. "Fine that's what you want, don't care" ~~~~~~~~ Lia's Turn "What has my brother done to you for you to break his soft heart like this?" "He's in his room for two days now and hasn't come out. Not eaten or even drank a drop of water" Kiara yelled angrily. why do you think this three best friend came up with a mind blowing game? There's more family drama, Hidden Secret and More Fun. ~~~~~~~ Photo not mine by Pinterest

Cupid has the talent to tie red threads of people together, but no one knows that he is a terrible Cupid. His best friend, Nova, is now secretly in love with someone and no matter how terrible a Cupid he is, he still tries his best to help his bestfriend no matter what

Austin, a man reincarnated from a world where science is prominent, finds himself In a world where Magians, humans who possess the capabilities to perform arcane (a.k.a magic), must battle against the re-emerging demonic creatures and their followers to protect the human race and other humanoid races, from annihilation. Following a life-saving encounter with a famous hero, Austin's awakening grants him the memories of his past life and access to 'The Akasha', a mysterious system. With newfound purpose, he endeavors to embark on a journey of self-discovery and personal growth, facing challenges and adversaries to uncover the secrets of his reincarnation and the enigmatic origins of The Akasha.

At eighteen years old, she was thrown into the deepest level of hell, even though she was there already. Receiving a mysterious system that assigned seemingly harmless missions of taking out the evils of humanity, her righteous tasks ended the suffering of others but instead confined her to a life of death and madness. She wallowed in the shadowy abyss, where she withered gradually in the darkness. A frightening past hunts her as she searches for clues related to that incident. In doing so, she sunk deeper and deeper into the abyss. However, just when she was about to lose herself completely, she found her light. A bright light that appeared out of the blue and guided her out of the deep ocean of red. Now her damned soul has a bit of white, but more so red. Her hands might be stained with blood but, she would give everything to protect her light. Including herself. FL: Child, don't worry. I'll take care of everything. Just do what you want, and I'll settle the aftermath. She said with a solemn expression. ML: Ah, my little professor. First, take your hand out of the cookie jar. But since you said so, you have to remember your words. I can do anything, right? He says from behind her, his breath fanning against her ear. FL: of course. She agreed instantly. Unaware of the dangers ahead. ML: He-he. Alright~ This is a work of fiction from the author's imagination. Any resemblance to any real-life events without fore mentioning is purely coincidental. I do not own the book cover. Discord:- https://discord.gg/mk9kTgPU8M If you like this book, want to support the author or read more chapters, please do so on patreon. Patreon:- https://www.patreon.com/beautifulscarlet

Two reckless teens are in love..., what could possibly go wrong?

Alex grapples with a profound existential crisis. Secluded in their dimly lit room, Alex reflects on a disquieting shift in their inner world. Once brimming with contemplation, their thoughts have now dissipated, leaving them feeling unnervingly empty and disconnected. As they wrestle with the unsettling absence of their mental depth, Alex confronts a paradoxical sense of peace and emptiness, revealing the fragile boundary between overthinking and a numb, disembodied existence. Through poignant introspection and a hauntingly quiet setting, the novel explores themes of identity, consciousness, and the essence of self.

Ethan Cole is a man living on borrowed time in New York City's neon-lit basement. He owes a debt to the city's most vicious criminal lord, to whom he will never be able to return after one terrible hand and one deadly night. The fee is a rock, not a cost. The time limit is 48 hours. What happens if you fail? dying. As time runs out, Ethan assembles a group of eccentrics to pull off the impossible theft. Charlie is an ex-cop with a past to sort out, and Nina is a fascinating con artist with her own dark secrets. However, in this high-stakes game, none of them can afford the luxury of accepting the truth. Ethan realizes the diamond is more than just a prize as they navigate a maze of laser grids and armed guards. It possesses a mystery capable of bringing down a nation and making everyone in it a target. Enter Rebecca Cain, a strange non-public investigator with her own plan. Is he an associate or an enemy?

I always had fun killing off characters in my stories – especially the extras who barely mattered. But now, I’m stuck living in the world I created, and the system has one twisted rule: I can’t meet the protagonist or any key characters until I save everyone I’ve already killed. That means I’m collecting the very extras I once tossed aside. To survive the brutal scenarios ahead, I’ll need their help. But befriending them? Turns out, some of these extras are downright lunatics – and that’s a challenge I never saw coming.

There is nothing new under the sun, says an adage as old as time. Unfortunately in this life, and even in the next, this remains an absolute truth. the strong dominate, the weak suffer, and the world perishes. The only way to save the latter is to lose what you hold most dear. but is it worth it?

Join Jade Williams on a journey of self discovery and his search for his lost to time friends, travel to the new and different worlds and explore how it feels to be, all powerful yet not strong enough!

When playing Big Bet, the choice is only one: win or die. This story follows Choi Hyunsuk, a man who lives boldly after experiencing deep trauma in the past. When he reunites with an old friend, Cha Tae-Hyun, they decide to start a casino business together. However, this glamorous casino world is full of dangers, deceit, and high-stakes games that threaten them. Hyunsuk and Tae-Hyun face various obstacles, including threats from competitors, betrayal from associates, and internal conflicts that shake the foundation of their business. In every bet and high-stakes game, they must struggle to survive and protect what they have built. Will their courage and intelligence be enough to overcome all the challenges, or will they fall into ruin?

Here is a collection of 30 witty stories about Habib, an Arab folk hero who has appeared under many names for hundreds of years. Each tale contains a twist, written to make you smile or laugh aloud with delight. A light touch, a flexible mind, and a bit of a perverse sense of humor are your tickets into this exotic, timeless world. It's a world of fun for the moment and giving better than you got, not of heavy psychology and serious moralizing. In this world of marvels and belief in marvels, whether the little guy wins or loses depends on how well he uses his wits. Sometimes cunning, sometimes credulous, Habib has a unique way of thinking that will enable you to see life in a new, wonder-filled way. Many of the stories convey moral lessons, while others offer pure amusement, bringing laughter either at Habib's cleverness or at his lack thereof. Be prepared for an entrancing journey into "one day," an adventure that will transport you far from your everyday life and sensibility, returning you to them with refreshed eyes and a lighter step. #Genius #humor #Adventure #System #Comedy#Fiction #Fantasy #humour #Humorous #funny #funnystoriesunlimited #funnystories #shortstories #wordplay #JokesRiddles #Jokes #Riddles #Punswordplay #Puns #African #Urban #Jokes #Dark #Middleeast #Bestsellers #Bestsellingbooks #Africanliterature #History #Comedy #Lightnovel #Rural #Shortstories #Easytoread

Rachael was living a regular ordinary life, she thought that having her heart broken was the biggest of her worries. Until she returns to her hometown to have the biggest burdens on her shoulders, will she find the strength to fight on, or will it make her crumble in the end?

Ella era la ladrona piadosa del siglo 24, pero se reencarnó como una idiota inútil sin padres. No solo eso, tuvo que doblegar su voluntad de acuerdo al estado de ánimo de sus parientes. ¿Estúpido? ¿Basura? ¡Muy bien, tarde o temprano, ella le mostrará a este grupo de tontos terrícolas lo que significa ser demasiado tarde para arrepentirse! ¿Dou Qi? ¿Magia? Su talento tanto en la magia como en las artes marciales mortificará a todos los genios que existen. ¿La posición del jefe del clan? ¿El mitológico Vermilion Bird? ¿Lo quieres? Lo siento ~ ¡Ella ya los tomó! Pero, ¿Quién le dirá que el chico lindo que se marea con facilidad era en realidad el mitológico Vermilion Bird? Entonces, ¿Qué pasa con el anciano que reside en su cuerpo, a qué deidad pertenece esa alma misteriosa? Es más…… ¿Por qué los compañeros de otras personas eran de ese tipo dominante e incomparablemente poderoso? ¿Por qué los que la rodeaban eran un comerciante malvado o un zorro astuto, un nerd inútil o un playboy? ¡Lo peor es este niño bonito y enfermo! ¿Qué pasó con gobernar el mundo y estar por encima de todo? ¡Por favor, no me jodas! *Esta historia es solo una traducción, todos los derechos pertenecen al autor*

Lee Ji-hoon, a lawyer with electrical manipulation skills, lost his parents to a robber when he was young. Since then, he has been wandering the streets of the night, condemning criminals. various crimes hidden in the darkness of Korea. Drugs, private loans, fraud, gambling, murder, etc. In order to deal with the evil of society that commits various crimes, Lee Ji-hoon utilizes his abilities. But a new drug I accidentally dug into, Night Fog. The more I track that drug, the more I find out that there is a huge evil that rules the darkness of Korea... (I'm translating with a translator. Please understand if there's any awkwardness.) ---- sorry. In most cases, only half of the text was entered due to errors in the translation process. After checking and revising, the amount was increased.

COMPLETED [ Mature content ] Sweet love, no rape, no abuse. ... His world was riddled with threats and she was a troublemaker who poke dangers for fun. Alexa Quinn, the famous daughter of a wealthy family– carefree and daring, finds her world crashing down after a night with her fiance. Never in her wildest dream did she expect that her fiance of two years was only after her father’s company and not her. With her own two hands, she signed away the ownership of her family’s business to a man who in turn sold the company to the Clintons. Desperate to restore her family’s dwindling status and save the thousands of lives that depended on her family, she goes in search of the Clintons. Stepping into the city, she was catapulted to a wedding, only to be told that she was at the Clintons' wedding. She hears that the groom was a good-for-nothing who was unconditionally loved and cherished by his grandfather. So, when the groom was ditched, Alexa immediately schemes her way through and becomes the new bride. This is the beginning of her plans to salvage her family's crisis. In three months, she would be staggering back to her city with the ownership documents to her father’s company, no love, no romance, easy peasy, she thought. Unfortunately for her, the so-called good-for-nothing Aiden has more secrets than a blackhole. All it took was a few hours after the wedding to make Alexa fall head over heels in love with him. As the two swim in their love and romance, Alexa didn't forget her initial plans and her sweet husband was there to make her dream a success. Unbeknownst to the two, their one mistake of taking back Alexa's company will trigger enormous troubles they must deal with in order to keep their lives. “There is pleasure in danger,” Alexa said, but what if the danger this time was more perilous than she and Aiden had ever experienced?

Rick's life is changed forever in one brief message. His girlfriend Sophia breaks up mercilessly and stabs him in the heart with a photo of a luxury bag and her new love, William. Feeling betrayed and desperate, Rick falls into deep self-doubt and anguish. However, fate shows its other side at this moment. A mysterious system appears in front of Rick, claiming to have unlimited funds that he can't use directly. The system requires Rick to spend money on a designated target person until they fall head over heels in love with him, and only then will Rick receive a portion of the amount he spends as a reward. Faced with this sudden opportunity and challenge, Rick's heart is filled with contradictions and doubts. .In the intertwining of money and feelings, Rick gradually finds his strength and conviction. Will he find his true self in the process? Or will he be consumed by lust and money?

Is he just a good-for-nothing cultivator or a monstrous-genius-cultivator? He will soon find out. This is a romantic reincarnation story between two ill-fated lovers. She is now his master and he is now her disciple. Can they ever be together in this lifetime? Do you know that when you had left me… You have left behind a void that is in my heart… At that time when you had left me forever… My heart has been in solitary ever since… Ever since that my heart had always been sorrowful… My melancholy heart bears the loneliness for your return… He used to be one of the most OP immortal before his immortal life was ended by another powerful immortal. Now he is the good-for-nothing cultivator or is he? Will he regain the memories of his past? Unfortunately, there are many that do not want him to regain his past memories and wish that he will be a good-for-nothing cultivator forever. There are a total of seven celestial levels in order to cultivate as a celestial cultivator; Practitioner, Master Practitioner, Enlighten Celestial, Immortal Celestial, Golden Celestial, Golden Supremacy and Sacred Saint.