Chasing Happiness

After the death of her grandmother, a mute artist returns home only to discover she’s been sold out by her uncle and aunt. With her world crumbling, she struggles to rebuild her life, tangled in the web of her enigmatic buyer. She convinces herself that, despite his behavior suggesting otherwise, he is better than her family. But everything changes when she uncovers his true nature and demands her freedom—only to be met with an unexpected ultimatum. --- "You must be wondering why I brought you under my roof and paid so much for you, knowing how much I despise wasting resources, right?” These are the same questions I’ve been asking myself, but why is he suddenly posing them to me now? Am I about to be set free? Or am I about to face a new prison, one with stricter walls? Come on, Carmela. You're a writer—don’t let your imagination run wild. In books, the female lead is usually hit with endless rules and restrictions when faced with these kinds of questions. Is that my fate, too? "First and foremost," he began, his voice smooth but laced with an edge, "I’ll admit I brought you here for selfish reasons. But I don’t want my motives to be an obstacle in your life." He stepped closer, his gray eyes locking onto mine like magnets pulling me into a dark abyss. "I’ll give you one hour. Run as far as you can, and I won’t chase after you." His words froze me in place, but my body betrayed me, refusing to step back as he approached. His hand slid around my waist, lifting my face to meet his smoldering gaze. "Stay," he murmured, his voice a melody that sent shivers through me, "and you will be mine. Forever. I don’t let go of what’s mine." As suddenly as he drew me in, he released me, leaving the room without a second glance. Yet the rush of emotions he stirred refused to settle. --- "I no longer wish to be your slave," I declared, my voice firm. "I’ll repay every cent my adoptive family owes you." Nix tilted his head, a smirk tugging at his lips. "You sure?" "Six months," I replied. "With interest. If I fail, I’d rather jump off a cliff than live as your property." His laughter, deep and intoxicating, echoed around us. "No, beloved," he purred, his tone both dangerous and alluring. "I won’t let you die so easily." He set a small box before me, his eyes dark and unreadable. "Accept my proposal. Be my wife for one year, and I’ll erase the debt. I’ll even give you a billion to rebuild your life." His offer hung in the air, heavy with promise and peril. Before I could respond, he vanished into the crowd, leaving me alone with the weight of his words. --- "Ahem... that man you were with—what’s your relationship with him?"* Damian’s voice broke the silence. I met his gaze, raising a brow. "Why do you care?" "Don’t get me wrong," he replied, his tone stern. "But he’s dangerous. You shouldn’t be involved with him."* "Really?" I leaned back, crossing one leg over the other, feigning indifference. "Yes, Carmela. Cut off all ties with him," Damian warned, his voice cold and unyielding. But will she walk away... sign the contract... or take the ultimate plunge? **Coming Soon.**

Giselle Bridges thought everything was turning for the better when her husband who married her for five years without spending any time with her kissed and loved her one night. It was like spending a one night stand but with one's husband. Her dream became big until she never saw him a week after and also received a divorce letter from him while her parents and his family accused her for his disappearance. Giselle felt betrayed when she was disowned by both families and left. Later on, she found out that she was pregnant. Five years passed and it was just Giselle, her daughter, her best friend and her successful but progressing company. In the phase of forgetting her past, a man came for an interview only for him to turn out to be her ex-husband who disappeared five years ago. However, the surprising thing was that his identity was different and he remembered nothing about his past with her. At first, Giselle pushed him away but eventually allowed him to work as her assistant. What she didn't know was that the man she allowed into her life again was going to change everything about her solid plans. And it all started…with a kiss! Is Nolan, Giselle ex-husband faking his amnesia or is there more to his disappearance years ago? And can it actually affect Giselle and her daughter?

Sia is struggling in her life, her love life, her work, all is a mess. One day while wandering she found a mysterious book, which is going to help her to change her life for good. Join Sia's journey of finding happiness. Author's thought: I am a big fan of Law of attraction and other self-help books, I usually make notes of what I read, but now instead of writing it down, I decided to write it in the form of a story. This book is like a story with information, so it might be boring for some people. But if you choose to read it, I am quite sure that you will like it. Thank you.

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"I want to watch you try... You want to end my life by your own hands?? I will gladly take a bullet from you, I have already lived in this world full of so much pain, even in moments of hope I still expect sadness and hurt. do you really think that I didn't know ?? All this while I only hoped that it'll get better and you'll learn to see me as who I truly am,so kill me stabb me with a dagger of shoot f#cking gun at me, I have never been afraid to die... The pains from the world has made me think that perhaps death is just misunderstood, I want to experience the peace in the silence ". She charged him so much because she didn't want to see him suffer but he came closer and place his soft lips on her and kissed her life he was trying to explain the meaning of his life to her through his lips movements, it's was feverish it was intense. It doesn't have to end like this he said, but it will she responded... Maya seal an abandoned child turned superstar and assassin as a plant for the sync. What happens when she's sent on a mission to retrieve the most valuable asset of the boss from Sean?? Will she get the seal? will he be the happiness she didn't know she needed?? or the enemy whose brains she must blow out?? Will she be able to keep her life and dirty secrets away from the public?? What other secret does she need to know about herself?? Is there a happy ending for Maya??.... Read the book to get answers to Maya Seal...

"It was fast, dark, it had teeth so long they look unhuman. I don't know what it was" Evelyn said. She sat in a small table with her knees. Eric was with her sitting in an embarrassing way. They sat across a woman who looked like she was blind. Man why were they here. She had work but Eric forced them here. The old lady added herbs and water other undefined stuff and a string of her hair. The bowl with the things lit up in blue fire she said same weird stuff and looked at me "tell me granny, what do you see" Eric said She pointed at Evelyn and said only one thing "they're coming for you" 'okay I'm done' Evelyn thought getting up abruptly. Wanting nothing more than to leave

Balance, Chaos, Eternity, Protectors, and Fate-these are not just words but symbols, forged from the deepest desires of their bearers. Each seeks to reshape reality itself." Anazitis, a Free Seeker burdened by a tragic past, embarks on a perilous journey to reshape his own reality. As he traverses a world driven by power and ambition, he discovers that altering fate comes at a cost-one that may shatter the balance of existence itself.

Serin is infuriated by her aloof neighbor, Marshad, who consistently ignores her attempts to connect. After spotting him for the first time, her attraction grows, but he remains indifferent, rejecting every effort she makes to engage with him. The more he brushes her off, the more determined she becomes to get his attention. When she finally confronts him at Marisha Aunty’s house, his cold, emotionless gaze leaves her frustrated and confused. Despite her growing obsession, she vows that if Marshad doesn’t respond to her next attempt, she’ll never speak to him again—no matter what. Caught between pride and obsession, Serin faces the challenge of breaking through Marshad’s indifference or walking away for good.

As Aileen embarks on her new career, she is unexpectedly drawn to her charming and enigmatic boss, the billionaire CEO Anthony Price. Yet, unbeknownst to her, she is already married to him. A year prior, Aileen entered a flash marriage with a man she barely knew, motivated by her grandmother's dying wish. Both she and her husband had almost no interaction after the wedding, and they couldn't even recall each other's faces. Now, in a stunning twist of fate, Aileen discovers that the man she is falling for at work is her elusive husband.

Lin Kecong is a quiet and depressed person. Since the age of 5, his father, Lin Daqiang have lost his business and become a gambler and a drunkard. He become violence and start beating up Kecong. On Kecong 6 years old birthday, Kecong and his mum Li Xuefen was celebrating his birthday. At 10pm, a drunk Daqiang pulled Kecong out of his room and locked him inside the dark store room of their farm. Xuefen kept knocking on the door to ask him to stop beating their son. But Daqiang tied up Kecong and kept using his belt to whip him hardly. After whipping he spray water on him and leave him inside the darkroom with all the rats and cockroaches. The next morning, his mother quickly sent him to the nearest hospital. Xuefen worried of his health, she bring Kecong and leave the farm and leave her hubby. Xuefen went to Shanghai city to work as a bar hostess to bring up Kecong. Kecong did not know what she work as. 13 years old, Kecong successfully got into Shanghai High school. Everyone in the school despair him as his school uniform is also dirty and torn. 13 years old Kecong have been working in MacDonalds after school hours to help his mother to pay the house rental. 14 years old that year, Daqiang found him and beat him up badly. The next day he fainted in the art classroom due to fever cos of his leg and back injuries. His teacher, Chen Ming and his senior, Wang Jia Hao sent him to the hospital. His mother known of his injuries and found out that the injuries were caused by Daqiang, she took a knife and look for him. Kecong rushed over to look for his mother but instead he saw his mother got killed by his father. Daqiang got caught and went into prison for 10 years. Due to the incident, Kecong went into depression and start talking to himself. In the school he cried everyday. Jia Hao and Chen Ming kept looking after him. A month later after hearing his father went to jail, he took a knife in the arts classroom and cut his wrist. Out of sympathy, Jia Hao started looking after him and even brought him to his condominium to stay with him. After six months being together, the both of them fell in love with each other. Jia Hao applied for Shanghai university but his parents insisted that he go to Harvard University to study medicine. Later his mother felt strange and followed him back to the condominium and saw the both of them kissing in the room without clothes on. Out of anger, she informed his father. His father asked his men to abduct Kecong to his warehouse. They tied him and kept beating him. Jia Hao mother, Wang pei pei slapped him and said him disgusting. Kecong did not dare to answer a word. Chen Ming informed Jia Hao that Kecong was abducted by his parents. He went up to his father’s office and begged him to release Kecong. Pei pei said as long as he willing to go to Harvard they will take as this matter never happened before. Left with no choice, he accepted their request and asked them to give Kecong some money to see doctor and give him a place to stay. They agreed and release him. Without leaving a word to Kecong, Jia Hao left Shanghai to Harvard university to study. Kecong nearly lost his right leg and he went into depression again. He accepted Jia hao’s parents money as a loan and rejected their condo to stay. In the hospital he committed suicide twice. After recovery, Chen Ming took him in to stay in his house but he rejected. After finishing his secondary school, Kecong started to work. He work few jobs a day; a courier in the day, by night he went to a gay pub to work as a waiter. He rent a small old attic room to stay. He eat a box of rice or noodles for a week and biscuits for a week. 3 years later, while sending courier service to an advertising company, the manager spot his looks and offered him to act in an advertisement. The advertisement made him famous overnight. By 22, he managed to return back the money to pei pei and pay off his dad loans.

Falling in love was never an option for him. Until he met her. And broke her heart.

In the heart of Seoul, 22-year-old Kim Jiho navigates life post-military service, armed with a peculiar ability: a once-a-week glimpse 10 minutes into the future. Betrayed by his ex-girlfriend for wealth and status, Jiho is determined to rise from the ashes, turning his meager savings and crypto-trading skills into a fortune. But as he chases success, a chance encounter with Lee Nari—a cheerful and hardworking junior at Seoul National University—begins to challenge his ambitions. Will Jiho realize that true wealth lies beyond material success before it's too late?

**Compelling Synopsis:** In a world where desire and desperation intertwine, 100 single men are transported to a deserted island surrounded by shark- and piranha-infested waters. This is the deadly setting for "Chaos and Happiness," a ruthless game where survival is only the beginning. Those who dare leave brave the sea, but those who remain must compete in brutal challenges where every decision could be their last. The prize? The undying love of a stunning billionaire woman, promised to the winner until the end of their days. But the path to her is paved with sacrifice and betrayal. Who will be willing to risk everything for a chance at unimaginable love and wealth? In a dance between life and death, only one will be the victor. Prepare to find out who has the heart and courage to claim the ultimate reward.

Two neighbors, Ethan and Ava. They were inseparable since childhood. One day, at Ethan's friend's house, they play spin the bottle as part of a dare. They have their first kiss with one another at the age of eight. Then suddenly, the very next day, Ava and her entire family disappeared without a trace. The years go by, and Ethan forgets about her. He grows up in his hometown, and graduates high school as the valedictorian. He gets accepted into a prestigious Ivy League College. On his first day on campus, that is where he sees Ava again. But now, Ava's name has changed and is called Lilly for some weird reason. Ethan still recognizes her unmistakable nordic blue eyes, her flawless beauty, and her feminine voice. Ethan quickly is forced to pledge to join a fraternity, and Lilly pledges' to join a sorority. That is where their path crosses again, and things get interesting between the two of them. Will the truth come out as to why Ava's family disappeared so many years ago, or will what happened years ago be kept a secret?

En el misterioso "Happy House", nada es como parece. Anyelen, una joven de 12-14 años, se encuentra en un mundo donde la felicidad es una ilusión y la oscuridad acecha en cada esquina. Después de un trágico accidente, Anyelen descubre que su propósito es ayudar a los demás, pero pronto se da cuenta de que cada persona que conoce tiene un secreto oscuro. Mientras se adentra en el mundo de "Happy House", Anyelen se enfrenta a personajes complejos y problemáticos, como Cherry, Meyli, Tord, Miguel, Míster Happy, Eskip y Galery, cada uno con sus propios demonios. A medida que se profundiza en sus historias, Anyelen comienza a cuestionar su propia realidad y la verdadera naturaleza de "Happy House". ¿Qué secreto esconde "Happy House"? ¿Qué precio debe pagar Anyelen por ayudar a los demás? (soy nueva en esto y espero les guste ;-;)

I... lemon... can I be a good human being?, I am just a lazy, timid person, who has no skills or talents whatsoever. can I be a useful human being?. I have never had the experience of making friends, I don't even know what friends mean, but can I give happiness to my new friend. why is my life not like a children's storybook?, where a happy ending is a certainty.

A kid who seem to posses unknown power that could shake realms yet he has no idea how he came to posses it nor why does he posses it Thus wielding a sword and going on a journey to decipher the very creation of the reality hey everyone this is my first novel so there might be a few errors here and there but i definitely make it fabulous journey for you thank you

Rubie Jane Estrada was twenty-Three years old a simple yet gorgeous woman living in a small province in the Philippines. Her father was involved in a car accident, before her father died he Revealed the truth about Rubie's mother. Rubie Meet Daryl Hermosa they become friends later on they fall in love with each other but when Rubie's Grandfather find out about their relationship, he decided to make an arranged marriage between her Granddaughter Rubie and Kester Tacuel. Who would be the one for Rubie is it kester or Daryl?

A story between an omega weasel prince and a black wolf

Did you want to find a New Year's mood? Here it is! This story is about an ordinary student and his girlfriend who got into an exciting New Year's adventure. The North Pole, gifts and even elves are waiting for you in this work!

Sister in law: "Qing, why is the eggplant you planted curved?" Li Qing: "What do you understand? Only curved ones are more enjoyable?" Sister in law's face turned red and she said, "Why are cucumbers straight?" Li Qing chuckled mischievously and said, "Only straight ones can go deeper."

In the far future, humanity, through the discovery of an ancient source of knowledge: the Hollow Stars, came to find that they were not alone in the universe. Meeting other races of intelligent life as they were introduced into the galactic federation, they gained both the protection and aid of those that lead it: the Silver Council. Now part of the Silver Council, humanity and its worlds remain guarded by their most capable. The Enforcers work to maintain peace in worlds, while the Blades seek out crime throughout the galaxy. Though the questions humankind has continued to ask having only grown since meeting the council: who are the Silver Council, what are the Hollow Stars and why is it that all who join the ranks of their guardians never return the same?

"I need you to take responsibility for taking advantage of me," his words echoed in her mind, like a haunting melody she couldn't escape. Was this big boss just toying with her? She initially thought so, until he began trailing her like a lovesick puppy, his eyes locked on her with unwavering intensity. All because of one steamy, reckless night, her once peaceful and uneventful life was now in shambles. She glanced at a dress at a store, and suddenly, it was delivered right to her doorstep as if by magic. She mentioned a favorite restaurant, and before she knew it, the chef was standing at her door, ready to cook her a meal. "Mr. Fleming, you're going overboard!" she exclaimed, her warnings falling on deaf ears, as futile as whispering into the wind. And just like that, the chase was on – the tail of a Wife-Chasing Big Shot had begun, turning her life into an unexpected whirlwind romance.

"In a world where humans hunt anyone who is different and the non human do the same thing too , the children at Aristo Orphanage live a life full of mystery. The orphanage is not a place of refuge but a gateway to a cursed forest called Doradas. Alp, a boy who has never known true happiness, finds himself facing the secrets of the forest and the struggle for survival and forget the past ?