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A chance encounter led him to search for her, and in his quest, he scandalized the city with her semi-nude advertisement. A contract bound her to him, and as she greedily fell for him, she realized she was just his stand-in. When his true love returned, she proudly walked away. Years later, she reappeared before him, pregnant and arm-in-arm with another man. As he made his move again, she smiled indifferently, "Mr. Ye, your game is over!"

Tan Shuchang had always considered himself born into a scholarly family and had also been a young star atop the honor roll, a true parasite of the upper class. He should have been holding significant local authority, receiving endless gifts, spending boundless money, enjoying innumerable years, and marrying countless concubines. How had he ended up becoming a demonic cultivator? After pondering for a long time and still not understanding, he slowly emerged from the pool of blood, deciding to think it over gradually…

In Indian mythology, the Three Aspects Deity suppressed the current age. Many Immortals cursed all the gods. Asuras, after millennia of arduous cultivation, would always attack the Heavenly Realm and beat up the Heavenly Emperor upon receiving a boon. "Arduous cultivation, receiving boons, beating up the Heavenly Emperor, why is Indian mythology always like this? I'm the one who gets beaten and suffers; I quit!" Indra, who had reincarnated as the Heavenly Emperor, was furious. And so... "Whoever loves being the Heavenly Emperor, be my guest; I'm not going to work!" Indra said. "Hey, hey, hey, the script isn't supposed to go like this," the Destroyer God Shiva said, full of question marks. "You've performed great meritorious deeds in the past. This position of the Heavenly Emperor is rightfully yours. If not, there will be chaos in the world!" the Protector God Vishnu said anxiously. "No, Heavenly Emperor, I'll give you a boon. Go quickly and beat up the Asura!" the Creator God Brahma spoke thus.

A soldier perishes on the battlefield under mysterious circumstances. She thought it was the end—until she opens her eyes again, only to find herself surrounded by unfamiliar faces. But that's not all; somehow, she's now a baby—and not even a human one! What is going on? Now, she must move forward, leaving her bloody past behind and embracing this second chance at a peaceful life. However, things won’t be that simple. . . . This is my first time writing, and I’m very open to criticism—just please be gentle. English is not my first language, so keep that in mind!

Born of the Demon King of Ruin’s bloodline, Lucian’s life is a constant battle for survival. Haunted by a second personality born from pain, he struggles against enemies both within and around him. When he meets Celeste Morven, his world spirals into danger, betrayal, and horrors beyond imagination. Double Edged is Lucian’s journey through a cursed legacy, inner demons, and the question: Is the real enemy the world or himself? https://discord.gg/c6B8xQDSGP

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Ignis, a weary priest with shaky faith, battles demons and curses armed only with a rosary, holy water, and an unrelenting dark humor. Amid supernatural struggles and mental chaos, he discovers that even in hell, there’s room for irony. Facing horrors and secrets far beyond his grasp, Ignis must fight not just against evil, but against himself. "A Hell of a Job" blends dark fantasy, sarcasm, and the supernatural in a chaotic yet hilarious adventure.

Delicate as a flower, innocence of a newborn child, beauty that could put angels to shame and the kindest of all. That's who Veneesa Des Flazear is, or thats who I, Bella Ser Mosique, am supposed to be. The sole purpose of existence is to seduce the crown prince, become the future mistress, destroy the order of this nation and then finally pave way for my people to invade this kingdom. Ever since I was a little girl, I have been trained for this mission. Comabt training, acting, geographical knowledge, expertise in herbology, weapon knowledge, social psychology and manipulation, financial knowledge and what not. I was raised to tackel anything thrown at me. This mission is more important to me than anything, and nothing shall ever come between me and my goal. All the efforts that I have done will become fruitful. If I survive throughout the mission then I will become the hero of my kingdom. I most probably will die. And I have mentally prepared myself for that as well. I was raised to become emotionless, so that I do not bond with anyone during the mission. The only emotion I ever felt was passion. Passion to see this kingdom to burn in front my very eyes. --------------------------------------------- " This is NOT how it was supposed to happen. " She said in a trembling voice. Tears threatening to fall. " Then how was it supposed to be. " He chuckled as he caressed her head. " I was supposed to seduce you. I was supposed to use you. Thats what the plan had always been. And once everything was done, I was supposed to kill you. " She said, her head hung low. Daring not to meet the eyes of the prince. " But, what happened ? Why did you go against the mission ? " He asked, his hand gently lifting her face to look into her diamond eyes. " I- " She was at a loss for words. " Hmm? You ? " " I... I " Tears fell. She could not understand why he looked at her with such a soft gaze when she said she was supposed to kill him. She sobbed uncontrollably. " Oh dear, alright I am sorry. I shouldn't have pushed you. " He chuckled as he pulled her into his soft embrace. His hand rubbed her back as she soaked the nape of his fine satin shirt.

In the sizzling world of contemporary romance and workplace drama, "Working Hours" delves deep into the tangled web of desire and power at Kikomori Financing. When Aaliyah, reeling from a painful past, finds solace in a surprising connection with her coworker Lee, little does she know that their encounter will unravel a chain of events that tests her heart and career. As the enigmatic Kai, president of the company, unveils his true identity in a ruthless display of power, Aaliyah is thrust into a whirlwind of conflicting emotions. Her attraction to Kai battles against the stark realities of office politics and personal demons, leading her down a path of self-discovery and growth. With seductive undertones and lush descriptions painting a vivid picture of love, ambition, and intrigue weaves a tale of passion and resilience in the face of unexpected challenges. Will Aaliyah find the strength to navigate the complexities of her newfound relationship with Kai while forging her own path to empowerment? Discover a world where boundaries blur and desires ignite in this evocative journey toward love and self-acceptance.

The spreading of the Word (even if not always word for word) and glorification of the Lord our God. (NOTICE: Some pieces (namely songs) are not original. All will be given credit to in the title [the parentheses] should anything not be written by me). (NOTICE NUMBER TWO: I am not a preacher or pastor of any kind. I am not perfect by any means and I am not forcing what I learn unto anybody. There are things I will be wrong about and things that may need to be corrected. But at the end of the day, the goal is to make everyone aware of the Lord, His Word, and its life changing impact. I'm always learning new things in general and I have my own questions. So, we're all on this journey together. I hope this book inspires you all to open your hearts to God and allow for Him to lead you in life :)

Daewon is a 17 years old boy who just joined Highschool, which he started to regret it later after he meets Joon Kim, the school's most feared bully. Which he also makes Daewon's life a living hell After suffering from living the life of a trash, one day he gains the confidence he needed to start improving himself not just mentally but also physically and also old handwritten scrolls and books about martial arts which help him to learn how to fight. Now he aims to get to the top, crushing all those that stand in his way, His main goal is to protect the weak and open a gang for the ones who can't protect themselves and make them gain their confidence back. Will Daewon get influenced and change his goal? Maybe or maybe not, tune in

The world started to end, when a part of the European continent started to disintegrate, three years after that, a Boy named Pope and his group of friends find a mysterious cave where they find what appear to be crystals, after their home is destroyed by disintegration, the return to the cave, where the crystals open a portal to a new world, but prior falling to it, they get rifted apart, now they will have to find each other in this new world and save it from the same destiny their last world had.

A boy with a once thought useless ability learns and grows his magic to compensate as several forces try to kill him.

I was a horrible husband, and a scumbag father. Having amnesia wasn’t an excuse. Even so, because of that, I lost my family instantly. In order to save Nero– my son and heir– I killed my daughter Neoma. And then I had to witness Mona, my neglected wife, die in front of me. Why did I have to regain all my memories at that exact moment? I wanted to die with Mona and Neoma. And, just when I thought I could finally be reunited with them, I opened my eyes and realized I turned back time. I returned at the exact moment Mona and I were in the middle of discussing divorce. Divorce? No way in hell would Nikolai divorce Mona this time!

Erhling, a boy whose lost everything that ever meant anything to him, seeks answers to his fate.He must brave the colossal Labyrinth of Aether, which might just be worse than dying.

A repetitive mundane life, a glimpse of familiarity, and a longing for change cause the lonely main character to fall into a rabbit hole of unknown magic, new relationships, and an overwhelm of change. Will they be able to get through and enjoy these newfound hopes and surprises?

A new MMORPG took the gaming world with a landslide. With rapidly increasing players base, it was the best game ever made. Game offered jobs as well as real money events. In this game of dream there was a boy who dreams to be in top of leaderboard, with an intention of being the only king of game.

A massive alien ship crashes into the Pacific, sending shockwaves across Earth. Pulsing with strange energy, it broadcasts a chilling message: "HELP US." As governments race to uncover its origins, President Julia Halstead and General Nathan Price discover the ship is alive—part of a dark cosmic conflict that threatens humanity's survival. Eternity’s Edge is a gripping sci-fi thriller about first contact and the battle for existence.

In the empire of Ashenyr, where power is carved from shadows and iron, survival demands loyalty—and strength. Alhaitam, a young orphan with no memory of his past beyond the cold stone walls of a remote village orphanage, has known only the harsh routines of life near Ashenyr’s brutal borderlands. But when soldiers arrive in his village on a fateful morning, Alhaitam and other children are swept up in a forced recruitment, taken to a secretive training fortress hidden on the empire’s edge. Here, he faces relentless trials designed to break even the strongest. Under the watch of merciless instructors, Alhaitam learns the empire’s ways: obedience, skill, and the iron-willed discipline that has made Ashenyr’s army unmatched. His distinctive violet eyes and quiet determination quickly set him apart, attracting both envy and curiosity. But as he delves deeper into this world of warriors and whispers, Alhaitam discovers clues about his own mysterious origins—secrets that may link him to a power beyond anything he has known. In a place where alliances are as fragile as trust, Alhaitam must navigate the razor-thin line between loyalty and rebellion. He stands at a crossroads: accept the life of iron Ashenyr demands or risk everything to carve out his own path. But with every step toward freedom, he edges closer to a truth that could shatter his world and the empire that binds him.

All his life, Shane Fletcher has been confined to the walls of his tiny village. All his life, he has wondered if there was more? When an unruly bunch of kids get put under the tutelage of an ex war criminal, what's the worst that could happen? All out war? A revolution against the terrible, vile Arxians? Or maybe freedom, freedom from the iron clutches of endless war.

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