Tea Cup Tattoo

In the heart of Kyoto, where cherry blossoms bloom and tradition lingers in the air, Emily Carter, a fiery and determined wagashi chef, is chasing her dream of mastering the art of Japanese confectionery. But her world is upended when Kaito Nakamura, the cold and enigmatic heir to a powerful business empire, enters her life. Tasked with modernizing traditional tea houses for his family’s corporate expansion, Kaito critiques Emily’s creations as lacking passion, igniting a rivalry neither of them expected. As their paths cross in the intimate setting of Oba-chan Yumi’s tea house, Emily and Kaito clash over values, ambition, and the meaning of authenticity. Beneath their sharp exchanges, an undeniable connection begins to form, challenging their perceptions of themselves and each other. But secrets from Kaito’s family, the weight of his inheritance, and Emily’s struggle to balance her identity with tradition threaten to pull them apart. Set against the picturesque backdrop of Kyoto’s streets and tea houses, Blossoms of Fate is a story of love, destiny, and the courage to follow one’s heart.

"From a botanical perspective, your mom is undeniably a total slut." Jialong shrugged and said nonchalantly. I brought the lemon tea to my lips and took a sip without any expression. If you think my next move was to throw the entire cup of lemon tea in Jialong’s face, you’d be wrong. Because what Jialong said was the unvarnished truth—pure and without a hint of exaggeration. No matter which academic discipline you examine it from, my mother, Meng Xi, 36 years old, is a woman steeped in debauchery to her very core. As Da Jun, who enjoys simultaneously taking her from behind while forcing her to sing "Conquer," once said, "Your mom’s brazenness is downright otherworldly."

Her world stopped moving, everything seems gray, after surviving for decades, her wheel of life has finally ended its rotation. But that was just one life, who knows that there will be another one waiting for her, a new life in another world, filled with magics and adventure. However it seems like her reincarnation had a connection with her game obssession on earth, she possessed her stupidly strong character as a demihuman, when given such a massive gold spoon, people tend to reveal their true self. And for this girl, she might have more loose screws on her brain than what others think. ============ You've seen it hundreds of times, another overpowered story, you'll know if this is your cup of tea or not.

Introduction 1 : Les villageois, lorsqu'ils évoquaient Zhuang Qingning qui n'avait plus de parents, tombait malade et choisissait de vivre par ses propres moyens plutôt que d'être recueillie par la famille de son oncle, soupiraient et secouaient la tête, pensant qu'elle se frayait un chemin vers la mort. Mais qui aurait cru, elle a démarré un atelier, acheté une boutique, construit une maison, vivait confortablement en élevant des chiens et des chats, et tout le monde qui s'approchait d'elle prospérait financièrement ? Les villageois : Est-il trop tard pour se mettre dans les bonnes grâces du Dieu de la Richesse maintenant ? En attente de votre réponse, c'est assez urgent...... ---- Introduction 2 : Tout le monde dans la ville capitale soupirait devant la chance du Prince Qi, qui n'avait pas son pareil en beauté, car il avait suivi les souhaits de la défunte reine et avait épousé une fille ordinaire de la campagne, renonçant ainsi à un mariage idéal. Mais qui aurait pensé que le prince était si prévenant envers sa femme, dépensant une fortune pour la faire sourire, bravant les ordres juste pour la protéger, se comportant totalement comme un homme profondément amoureux...... Tous les gens : Excusez-moi, est-il trop tard pour commencer à soutenir ce couple maintenant ? ---- Cette histoire est celle d'une femme rurale qui évolue pas à pas, rayonnant de chaleur, de légèreté, rencontrant des chemins épineux et des réussites joyeuses, où les amoureux finissent par se marier, et où il y a rétribution pour le bien et le mal.

Pride? Honor? What do those words even mean? I’ve never felt the need to indulge in such fleeting emotions. As long as I can survive another day, nothing else matters. Fame, power, wealth, even the affection of women—I’ll throw them all away in an instant if it means I can take just one more breath of freedom. The only thing that drives me now is the desperate need to escape this unrelenting enslavement. Magic has returned to the world. Divine artifacts, long thought to be lost, have resurfaced, bringing with them nothing but chaos. The gods have descended upon us, enslaving humanity and forcing us into their merciless game—the “God Games.” A cruel competition where we, the powerless, are nothing more than pawns on a living chessboard. Manipulated, controlled, and discarded for the gods’ amusement. But I am no pawn. I refuse to accept my fate. I will fight tooth and nail for my freedom. I will sacrifice everything—my pride, my honor, my humanity—if it means I can escape this nightmare and carve out a life of my own. Because if there’s one thing I’ve learned, it’s that survival is all that matters. And no matter the cost, I will live. —— Chapters 1-30 are primarily prologues building up to the first main arc. There will be world-building, action, betrayal, kingdom-building, and world-hopping, - Tags: Fantasy, Male MC, Schedule: 4 Chapters a week. (Unless I’m ill or stuff happens) Chapter length: 1300-3700 words Warning: The MC is not a forgiving character. He is not merciful and does not go around saving people in distress; he is an MC who only cares about himself; if you are looking for otherwise, this isn’t your cup of tea. This MC will have Character development, but he would be classified as an anti-hero, villain

love...... does it exist or not ??? is it just emotion, feeling or something spiritual or something way more scary then all those?! let's find out.... this is a story about a girl who is transmigrated in different novels to save the second main leads make them fall in love and earn money .... (❍ᴥ❍ʋ) isn't it funny but at the same time it is not. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ special leads in apocalypse who sacrifice themselves for the female lead. ❣︎ second main leads in the beast world who died while waiting for this chance of love. ❣︎ second main leads in the cultivation world who deserve the whole world but ended up becoming beggars in love.❣︎ some other special males who proved that love knows no dimension .... •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Reminder: my characters are not innocent,sweet and caring .. they are manipulative, obsessive,greedy and cunning so beware of them ....they are like mirror they reflect in return of what you give them. completely Fair. ************************************* this is 1/N reverse haram novel so if it is not your cup of tea you can leave it , female is going to end with many males . they are going to travel to different world same as the female lead so they are going to be the same. °°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°° this contain mature content so keep your eyes safe °°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°° the pictures of characters are taken from Pinterest credit goes to the original owner.

Derek McCoy was a man who spent his entire life facing adversity and injustice. After being forced to settle with surviving rather than living, he had finally found his place in the world, until everything was taken from him one last time. After losing his life to avenge his murdered brother, he reincarnates until he finds a world worth living in, a world filled with magic and monsters. Follow him along his journey, from grieving brother to alien soldier. From infant to Supreme Magus. ------------------------------------------- Tags: Transmigration, Male MC, Western Fantasy Schedule: 12 chapters/week (unless I'm ill or stuff happens) Chapter Lenght: 1200 - 1400 words Warning: The MC is not a hero nor an anti-hero. He is a broken, cynic and misanthropic person looking only for his own gain. If you are looking for a forgiving, nice, MC that goes around saving people in distress, this is not your cup of tea. Same if you want an unchanging MC with no character development. ------------------------------------------- Discord Server: https://discord.gg/suprememagus ---------------------------------------- Cover of Tiamat form Lith Verhen by josh groban aka manohar aka Animustw. My new Pfp was made by Josh (same as above). Visit the official discord for his official portraits of the characters.

Diagnosed and unable to either move or speak but clinging to life with hopes that he might one day recover, Byron would never have expected that the key to his joy lay in his death. He is transmigrated into a strange realm where all inhabitants are female, the notorious Amazon warriors and their queens, and his reign and harem which would challenge all the gods on Mount Olympus starts then and there. ——————————————————————— This book is as perverted as Zeus himself... or even beyond! If you're a fan of Greek mythology, it's gonna be your cup of tea. If you're not, I tried to give hints here and there so that nothing will come out of the blue. And even if it does, it will become clear as the story progresses. ——————————————————————— *No yuri *No NTR *Large harem *Thick plot *Lots of steamy scenes ——————————————————————— Vote for the book and send gifts for bonus chapters! ~100 Power Stones within a week =2 bonus chapters. ~500 Power Stones within a week = 5 bonus chapters ~100 Golden Tickets within a month = 10 bonus chapters ~A super gift = 3 chapters a day, permanently

(A/N: If a ruthless MC is not your cup of tea, don't read this.) Heat Wave, Torrential Rain, Severe Cold, Tsunami, Flood, and Alien Beasts swept the world in a series of natural disasters, almost wiping out mankind. Lu Nanzhi regressed two years to the past and found out that the settings of the natural disasters was similar to the mobile game app she played before regression. And it was in the beta testing phase. Ding— [Beta Game Test is over.] [Data is being reset.] [Player is starting over.] [Please claim the Beta Test Rewards.] Equip with the Beta Test Rewards, Lu Nanzhi was determine to survive in this life and started stockpiling like crazy!

Revenge is the only thing she wants after knowing the truth. However, is revenge can satisfy her? Revenge for the man and woman that betrayed her in her past life is not worth it. "Wait, where am I? What's this place?" She asks. "This is your space and I'm your guardian." A little boy answered. With this space, she climbed higher in this life. At the same time, someone reached for her hand and said that he would help her. To protect what she needs to protect. ...... The Man: You don't want to have revenge on them? The woman: No. They are not worth it. But if they are looking for death, I don't mind giving them some lessons. The Man: Good. Then you can focus on me. The woman:... ***This story development is very slow. ***The cover image for this novel is not mine. I just edit it. All credit goes to the artist that draws it. *** English is my second language. Sorry, I am sorry if you have difficulty reading my novel. If that is so, this novel is not your cup of tea

Anna Gabadon, diagnosed with rare Aplastic anaemia, seeks out the enigmatic billionaire CEO, Mr. Truce Avidon, rumoured to possess extraordinary abilities. Desperate for a cure, she agrees to marry him. But when he discovers her infidelities with her business associates, he must confront the darkness beneath her charm. And then, a shocking revelation: An old wedding picture reveals a decades-old connection between Mr Avidon and Miss Gabadon's great grand mother. How will she stomach this bitter-sweet cup of tea?

I was really a normal girl... totally normal... I was... I was enjoying my luxurious life as a Duke's daughter. Tea parties, dance parties, beautiful outfits and jewelries... I was pampered with no limit... My father, my mother, my older brother... They will grant me with whatever I wish for... But, I admit... I was arrogant... I was cruel to everyone... Nevertheless... I really enjoyed this life... Until one day... One day... I transformed... Not by character, but by form... Every night... I'm cursed to become a cat... And I'll tell you how...

((Matured Content)) Charlotte Ann Akintola tragically loses her life in a fatal car crash. However, death isn't the end for her. Instead, she finds herself reincarnated with a system in a mysterious new world known as The Great Wall of Benin—the very name of her favorite video game from her younger days, a game she once played obsessively, conquering its hundred challenging levels. To her surprise, Charlotte feels an inexplicable fondness for this new life. Equipped with a powerful system and the ability to wield flames, she now faces a thrilling yet daunting mission: to level up through this familiar yet strange world and ultimately confront and defeat the final boss. Each step brings her closer to uncovering the secrets of this realm, blending nostalgia with the harsh reality of survival. Additional Tags: Romance, Adventure, Level up.

A 20-years old boy transmigrated into the female-dominated novel world, But not as a protagonist nor as the main villain.  He transmigrated as the green tea boyfriend of the main female CEO heroine and will become the first target of the protagonist of this novel. Alex was scared for his life. In the novel, it's impossible to defeat the son of luck. When he was helpless, the golden finger exclusive for travelers came. [Ding! The Female Raider System is being loaded.] Alex was excited thinking that he doesn't need to go close to a high cold female CEO but the system tells him different things. [Ding! As long as the host raids the heroines and increases their affection, the Host will receive heaven-defying rewards.] So his journey as green tea/White lotus raiding began.  Ohh here is Discord Server Link : https://discord.com/invite/bCgvFWC3Ka (Photo is his, not mine. If the owner doesn't want it, I can remove it.)

Daily dose of my personal yapping. The title was suggested by my keybord, I almost choked on my tea.

Introduction 1: The villagers, when mentioning Zhuang Qingning who had no parents, then fell ill and chose to live on her own rather than being fostered by her uncle's family, they sighed and shook their heads, thinking she was paving her own way to death. But who would have thought, she started a workshop, bought a shop, built a house, lived comfortably raising dogs and cats, and everyone who got close to her flourished financially? The villagers: Is it too late to get in good graces with the God of Wealth now? Awaiting your response, it's quite urgent...... ---- Introduction 2: Everyone in the capital city sighed over the good fortune of the Prince Qi, who was unparalleled in his beauty, for he followed the wishes of the late queen and married an ordinary rural girl, thereby giving up an ideal marriage. But who would have thought, the prince was so considerate of his wife, spent fortune to bring a smile to her face, defied orders just to protect her, totally behaving like a man deeply in love...... All the people: Excuse me, is it too late to start shipping this couple now? ---- This story is about a rural woman growing step by step, expressing warmth, lightness, encountering thorny paths and joyful achievements alike, where lovers eventually marry, and there is retribution for good and evil.

My first novel yaey (⁠ﾉ⁠◕⁠ヮ⁠◕⁠)⁠ﾉ⁠*⁠.⁠✧ ——— Furan Shi only wanted to be a cutie little princess. That's it. So when he died, nobody missed him. After his family and relatives, the next person to attend his funeral was his homeroom teacher and friends™, his murderer, and then a mysterious red-eyed crow. Said mysterious crow sucked his soul right out and offered him a better life than this. No, he still won't be a cutie princess, but he can be the next best thing after that. He was invited to transmigrate into different realities without any restrictions. It wasn't a Villain system, a Cannon fodder system... it doesn't belong to any category. Just experiencing the worlds should be enough to satisfy it. Furan Shi agreed with one condition. Filter: ‘Animal Characteristics’ System: Are you… sure about this? Furan Shi, pouting: Is that not possible..? System: … you're welcome to do as you like =͟͟͞͞(꒪ᗜ꒪‧̣̥̇) What you'll get: ✓An indecisive (and impulsive) MC ✓Raum ✓Spicy chicken story cards ✓Mother's Eye [Yes, this is a quick transmigration novel.] [Yes, all cutesy cutie pie bc I am sad.] [Yes, the host is always a demihuman, more often than not part animal haha.] [No, the host isn't always an animal demihuman. Could be a stinking goblin if his luck fails him.] [And no, this isn't necessarily about furries. Eh, but I'm open to negotiations.. ╮(. ❛ ᴗ ❛.)╭] [Might have genderbend later on.. not sure..] I do apologize in advance if this is not your cup of tea. I'm trying my best to make this as light-themed and fast-paced as possible for people like me who just wanted to relax, aka not much brain games... not much face slapping.. ehe..

_ _ _ _ MXFXF relationship. Please read the note. Please add it to the collection then and support me. All feedback will be appreciated. Check my profile for more work She was not the heiress, the eldest, or the youngest. She just existed in the family, keeping her head down and letting herself wash away until she could leave. "I tried standing out, staying quiet, and even voicing my thoughts. But no matter what I do, I am never acknowledged. Does my existence even matter? After all, it's not like anyone in this family even likes me." Rika Goodwill was the shame of her family. Born the middle 'beta' child of a prominent Alpha-Omega couple, it was natural for her to be neglected compared to her perfect Alpha brother and sweet Omega sister. Her situation outside of her family was no better. People avoided her because of her mafia family and judged her nature without a second thought. Her only friends were the 'sweetheart couple of the century'. But Rika had somehow become a third wheel between their bickering and frequent breakups. Over the course of her 17-year-old life, Rika had come to accept her fate and move on. After all, no amount of complaining would ever change her situation of being a third wheel. Collage was supposed to be her big break. It was supposed to be the time Rika had for herself, where she could feel like herself, so she applied for a place where no one knew her. This was supposed to be her lucky break! Rika was supposed to get away from her worsening life. But neither her family nor her 'friends' were ready to let her go, and it did not take long for her peaceful life to turn sour. ____________ This story will have a straight pairing as well as Yuri and is an omegaverse as well. Female Alphas are Futas. If it's not your cup of tea, leave before you enter. Leave a lot of feedback for me

A group of garbage pickers found an abandoned building, in ruins. There were no doors or windows, and weeds grew everywhere. Faced with the situation of abandonment, two young men entered the land and collected from there everything that seemed to have some value in the scrap market. Among other items, they took Some Caps without having any idea what it was about; these were not normal caps... Many died and others were lucky enough to control these Caps. Follow the journey of Zicco Sena and his friends in search of changing this tragedy and winning the Cap Cup.

"A month?" Ariya was confused as to how to process the information that she just heard. When she heard about her wedding being rushed, she didn't expect it to be this fast. She knew she was getting married in 6 months, which for her, was an ample time to prepare herself for what's to come. But a month? A month would mean only few weeks. And a week only consists few days. "But why? Why does he need to rush the marriage father?" too frantic to hide her emotions, Ariya's mind was totally in chaos. It was as if her nightmares are upon her. Seeking to see her crumble. Seeking to see her downfall. "It was a matter we needed to decide. Ariya, you need to understand this first, the purpose of your marriage is not solely to establish peace among two kingdoms, it was for a greater cause." "What are you trying to imply father?" A prophecy foretold. An enemy waking from its slumber. A king desperate to save his kingdom and a princess, left alone in the world.

Story of a 17 year old, French/Japanese boy called Theo Kenpachi who thrives to challenge his brothers Lucas and Marcus for the World Cup. With his determination, he will later on face his brothers in a thrilling Competition called European Super League with their own respective teams. Later on, The World Cup will take place, as his brothers take on the French badge whilst Theo takes the Japanese badge, which of the brothers will win? Lappnant or Kenpachi!?

Tanaka and Coco are one lucky married couple, they are childhood friends, they live close by, and their parents are close, and they are very happy for them to be together, their lives are set. One day, as Tanaka is going home, tired from handling a new task that was given to him by their higher-ups, all he wanted is to be with his wife and have her dinner and tea, and when he arrived home, he caught her with someone, but not with a man, but with a woman, kissing her intensely. What do you think Tanaka do? What will his reaction be? Read more and find out.

l'humanité a réussi à conquérir les étoiles mais voilà que certains humains veulent se détacher de l'empire ce que ce dernier refuse. Lucius, est un jeune noblesse qui rêve de gloire et lorsque l'empereur demande a sa maison de récupérer une planète perdue, il y voit une opportunité.

In a world where soulmates exist and people receive their soul bonds (a red string of fate, body exchange, timer tattoos...etc) when they turn 20... --- Wet dreams are not the norm for Amber. She should not be haunted by men she doesn't know, let alone the seven male pop stars from the world-famous boyband, IDOL. In a few days, Amber will receive a soul bond on her birthday, a one-way ticket into the arms of her soulmate. And it's definitely not a good idea to continue yearning for a group of men when she should be paying attention to her destined mate. But on the day of her birthday, Amber switches bodies with the idol on stage. She finds out that the members of the boyband are her soulmates. All seven of them.

Beneath the frigid landscapes of Sweden lies a web of lies, corruption, and deadly secrets waiting to be unraveled. At its heart is Lisbeth Salander—a fiercely brilliant hacker with a mind like a blade and a past that refuses to release its grip. Scarred but unbroken, she’s an enigma: a defender of justice for others but a loner battling her own demons. When disgraced journalist Mikael Blomkvist is offered the chance to salvage his career, he accepts an unusual assignment: uncover the mystery behind the decades-old disappearance of Harriet Vanger, the beloved niece of a wealthy but dysfunctional industrialist family. The Vangers, cloaked in wealth and power, harbor dark, sinister truths. As Mikael digs deeper into their history, he finds himself drawn into a chilling maze of family betrayals, unspeakable crimes, and a legacy of violence that stretches far beyond what he could have imagined. Forced into an uneasy partnership with Lisbeth, Mikael discovers that she is not just an ally but a force of nature—a woman capable of uncovering truths no one else dares to see. Together, they peel back layers of deceit, facing a torrent of threats, lies, and mortal danger. But as they close in on the truth, Lisbeth’s own shadowy past rises to the surface, threatening to consume her and derail their investigation. The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo is a masterful tale of vengeance, justice, and redemption. It is a gripping exploration of the boundaries of trust, the price of truth, and the indomitable strength of those who refuse to be silenced. Unflinching, riveting, and deeply human, this is a story that will haunt you long after the final page.

The super expert mingles in Huadu, knowledgeable in medicine and mastered x-ray vision, watch as he dominates the urban landscape, creating a legend!

Alright this is my first novel so i hope you will have fun i have taken inspiration from another novel called nova tera heck you might say i copied it but its just that i am sucker for giant characters so here is the synopsis. The year is 2100 humanity is in a new age of development due to space mining our protagonist is someone who has difficulties just to do simple movement due to him being a 292 cm giant at age of 17 so he will be in a comatose state for 3 years for a surgery which will allow him to live like an ordinary person in this three years his mind will be in a newly lauch game game called burning world join us in the journey of our protagonist Hastur Athanishou as he explore every corner and crevice that he can fit in of the game. But what Hastur didn't know was that four regressors were after him, closing in as he entered the Burning World game. Guys if you are looking for a mmorpg focus on pvp i think this is not cup you tea, I want to focus my hero exploring the game although there will time he will intract with players.

Daphne Starr was born into a world where she had everything she needed from the moment she first opened her eyes. However, at 19, her seemingly perfect life took an unexpected turn when a heated argument caused her to storm out of the house. In an effort to ease her nerves, her friends took her to a party out of town. That night, Daphne met a mysterious tattooed man, someone she felt was made for her. Unfortunately, it would also be the last time she saw her parents alive. Years passed, and her once comfortable life transformed into a mix of struggle and pain. Six years after the car accident, Daphne became a therapist in New York City. Still haunted by the guilt of the past, she kept to herself and lived a quiet life. A life that is flipped upside down when a new client arrives, sporting a strikingly similar arm tattoo and a story that makes her question her lingering guilt about the accident. What happens when the man of her dreams turns out to be the very person who made her life a living nightmare?

A group of friends were attending a cosplay convention for the sake of entertainment. They were having a tea break discussion as they watch their acquaintances perform on stage. But then, a sudden event of two gigantic magic circles materialized on both the floor, and the ceiling. Without any clue to what was going on, they lost their consciousness and were transported somewhere.