Ego Ratatouille

Ethan Grayson has it all: a multi-billion-dollar company, a penthouse view, and a personality so charming it’s borderline unbearable. But after one too many dinner dates with women who talk more about his stock portfolio than their hobbies, Ethan decides he’s done with high society. His grand plan? Marry a “normal” woman who doesn’t care about his money. Simple, right? Enter Emily Carter, a bookshop employee who thinks a “luxury” is buying two cups of coffee in one day. She’s witty, stubborn, and entirely unimpressed when Ethan waltzes into her shop one afternoon, throwing around compliments like confetti. For Ethan, Emily is everything he’s looking for: genuine, grounded, and refreshingly immune to his usual charm. There’s just one tiny problem. Ethan’s arrogance is the size of his bank account, and Emily has no patience for egotistical billionaires—no matter how good their jawline is. As Ethan awkwardly tries to “woo” Emily in the most unromantic ways possible (think unsolicited business advice and overly generous tips), Emily starts to wonder if this handsome stranger might actually have a heart hidden under all that bravado. But when she discovers his real reason for pursuing her, all bets are off. Will Ethan learn to drop his ego long enough to win Emily’s trust? Or will Emily decide that some books are better left closed?

One unexpected heat cycle. One irresistible Alpha. And one unforgettable night. I never expected that single night to turn into the worst nightmare of my life. Not only did I get ghosted, I ended up getting imprinted. To make things even worse, the man in question turned out to be Choi Haejun—my friend’s ex-gangster uncle with an ego as big as the sky. Fueled by rage, I stormed into his office, determined to set things straight. But to my disbelief, the arrogant jerk doesn’t even remember who I am. “Who are you?” “...What?” And if that wasn’t enough, his next words nearly made me snap: “As I said, weren’t we in a business-like relationship?” ‘CHOI HAE F**KING JUN!!!! I DON’T NEED A BASTARD LIKE YOU EITHER!!’ Oh, it’s war now. Now, it’s no longer about heat cycles or imprinting or any stupid things like that, it’s about my pride as an Omega. And I won’t stop until I see him grovel at my feet, asking for more of my superior Omega pheromones like a dog. When his rut cycle comes, I’ll laugh in his face and leave him in the dust. The tables have turned, Choi Haejun. You’re not ditching me—I’m ditching you! #BL #Modern #Omegaverse #MorallyGray #AgeGap #Traumatized Text copyright ⓒ 2024 by Arcus All right reserved. The Korean edition was originally written by 아쿠스, Korea Translated and Published by We’ve Lab.

Support me directly to my Paypal account at: Paypal.Me/SecretEthereal [SYNOPSIS] When you realize, you have forgotten something that was missing. It was your true self that kept in your heart. The story itself can't contain it within, as your imagination is wider than what it's capable of. Soon when you realized, it was already too late. A pure bodily fluid already come out from within as you read this sensible writing. Delve more into the story and you will find the happiness. ... P/s: Thank you for reading my piece. My book was not able to be contracted after getting rejected once. I take alternative way for my loyal readers to support me. Your goodies would meant a lot to me and Alex. I will keep upload my story for everyone and try mybest to exceed your expectation. - My alter ego, Lee Carl -

“Did you just marry the richest man in the country… by accident? How does that even happen?” Delphinia sighed dramatically. “I know, I’m such an overachiever. But it’s easy, really. Step one: drink too much. Step two: find the perfect man. Step three: say ‘I do’ before he realizes I’m a walking disaster.” “And the revenge?” She raised her glass. “Served cold, with a diamond bigger than my ex’s ego.” — After years trapped in a loveless, abusive marriage, Delphinia had one plan: leave her toxic past behind and never look back. But freedom isn’t as sweet as she’d hoped. With no family to turn to and no place to go, she crashes with her best friend…only to end up at a party where one too many drinks lead to one tiny (accidental) marriage to Evander Walton. Handsome, rich, and absolutely off-limits, Evander is everything Delphinia thought she’d never have. And he has just one condition if she wants to break things off: she’ll have to pay him back…for the huge diamond ring she barely remembers accepting. Broke and in no position to negotiate, she’s got no choice but to play along with her accidental husband and the lavish life that comes with him. Now she’s living in luxury, holding her head high, and plotting the sweetest revenge against the ex who tried to ruin her. Because if there’s one thing Delphinia knows, it’s that payback is best served in designer heels.

Kael Valen’s life had always been defined by his ego, but everything changed the moment he met Serena Winters—a woman whose strength came not from a sense of superiority but from the scars of her past. She had learned to protect herself through hardship, a survivor of battles fought in silence, with a singular focus on achieving her dreams. They were worlds apart. His ambitions consumed him, and he rarely considered the feelings of others; she was a strong-minded woman who valued resilience over pride and self-reliance over dependence. Their lifestyles, ways of communicating, and understanding of love were at odds. He saw love as something to possess and control, while she saw it as a partnership, an exchange of mutual respect and growth. Could they bridge this gap, or would their differences be too great to overcome? Would their love evolve into something that transcends their pasts, or would it fall apart, a casualty of their contrasting views on life and love? Ultimately, their fates were uncertain, but one thing was clear: love, if ever meant to be, would demand transformation from both. Whether they ended up together or apart, they would never be the same again.

Megan and Diego have always been at odds. From their first encounter in high school, their personalities clashed like oil and water. Megan, a headstrong artist, values creativity and independence, while Diego, a pragmatic business-minded individual, prioritizes structure and success. Over the years, their rivalry intensified, marked by passive-aggressive encounters against each other. However, their lives take an unexpected turn when they discover that their parents have orchestrated an arranged marriage between them, believing that their differing strengths will create the perfect partnership. Both are initially outraged, seeing the arrangement as a prison sentence rather than a union. Megan dreams of escaping her traditional upbringing, while Diego resents the idea of being tied down by someone he cannot stand.

Alena hanya seorang siswi SMA biasa yang hidupnya berubah drastis ketika keluarganya memaksanya menikah dengan Raffael Santoro, seorang pewaris tampan dari keluarga mafia sekaligus CEO muda yang terkenal dingin dan otoriter.Di depan semua orang, Raffael adalah pria tangguh tanpa celah, tapi di balik pintu tertutup, ia berubah menjadi suami yang posesif, manja, dan selalu ingin dekat dengan Alena. Namun, Alena tidak mudah tunduk. Ia menolak dikendalikan begitu saja, terutama oleh seorang pria yang penuh rahasia dan berbahaya.Di tengah benturan ego, kecemburuan yang membara, dan ancaman dari musuh keluarga mafia, Alena mulai melihat sisi lain dari Raffael. Di balik topeng kerasnya, ada seorang pria yang penuh luka dan hanya ingin dicintai.Bisakah cinta tumbuh di antara mereka di tengah konflik, obsesi, dan dunia yang penuh bahaya? Ataukah perjodohan ini hanya akan berakhir dengan luka?

Aurelia Holt had quietly sacrificed her career to be a stay-at-home wife for her husband, Blake Carson, so that he could work full time while also pursuing his dream of becoming a successful producer in the future. But on the night of their second wedding anniversary, she watched her husband come home with another woman in his arms. It was Stella, his first love whom he was never really over. “She is already upset, you don’t have to make her feel worse. Is it wrong to show care and concern for my friend?” He argued as he clenched his jaws and kept his gaze steady on my face. “She isn’t just your friend, she was your ex, your first love. And isn’t it so convenient that everytime she needs you or something happens whenever I just want to spend some time with you?” He had always chosen Stella over her, putting her needs and feelings above hers. And that night, she finally had enough. “All you ever care about is Stella!” I continued to yell so loudly that I could practically hear my voice ringing in my ears. “You always do this! You always choose her over me, you always put her feelings above mine.” I watched as a smirk tugged at Stella’s lips as she watched me argue with my husband over her. Blake walked to her side, wrapping his arm around her as she curled her fingers around his arm with a pitiful look. “Stop yelling, you are scaring Stella. Why can’t you be more understanding and stop being so self-centered? Not everything is about you!” The last thing she remembered was her running out into the pouring rain and the next thing she knew, she was asking a stranger to marry her. That stranger was Xavier Wilder, the billionaire CEO of one of the most successful companies in the country. But there was more to him that Aurelia didn’t know just yet, something he was hiding from her. Together, she vowed to make her ex-husband’s life a living hell. There were only two things he cared about the most―his reputation and his ego. And she planned to destroy it all, bit by bit.

Asic Quadro, a top-tier police officer whose very name made criminals tremble when they heard Agent 001 was on their trail, had to resign after clashing with his superiors while investigating his brother's murder. One day, he received news of his brother's secret will, which led to the awakening of a dormant power within him. Asic became an Ego-user, possessing what would become one of the most powerful abilities in history, supported by an advanced AI with limitless self-improvement system. He entered the Miner world in search of clues that would lead him to the murderer. Wealth, fame, power—things he had never cared about before—were now all things Asic vowed to seize. Fate brought him to meet a group of misfits. Our company has a bodybuilder who talks to his muscles, a psychotic sharpshooter who loves shooting people in the head, a bland guy who even the god of tracking can’t find, a hell-raising pyromaniac who sets the office on fire just for fun, a masochistic shareholder obsessed with role-playing, a camera-headed man who enjoys secretly filming others, and a clumsy robot who causes trouble no matter what it does. Best of all is the company president, the coolest, most conceited man in the world. Asic has no idea whether this company will thrive or go bankrupt, but one thing's for sure—the competition is starting to sweat. Two years later... "President Asic, could you share the secret of Spark Synergy's success as the most successful mining company of 2077?" "Ladies and gentlemen, I have no idea what you mean." Inside, Asic was screaming: his company wasn't a mining company—it was a psychiatric hospital. **I'll always update the work with at least 1-2 episodes per day. If you like it, please leave a lot of comments. I would really appreciate it if you leave a review too!**

Diego is an assassin who founded a revolutionary movement that aimes at changing whatever is left of his highly futuristic and distopian world. Born inside an underground laboratory, he possesses special abilities that quickly made him the best of his time. After his death, his soul was summoned along with Forren, his former right-hand man, Folarin, a member of an alien race that invaded his planet, and Valis, the strongest member that ever lived of her race, to take part in a survival game rappresenting their planet competing against other beings in the same situation as them with their homeplanet on the line. Should they fail at completing in 10 years the 150 stages prepared by the gods, their planets would be canceled of the face of the universe, but if they succeed, they will each be granted a wish from the gods.

What happens when, in the midst of struggling to keep up with life, you suddenly discover that you were a princess in a past life? Now, you're just a waitress with a drunken mother and a pile of bills to pay. But deep down, you know one thing: you’ll find the stupid jerk responsible for ending your royal life, no matter what it takes. Alexia POV: Then there are the spoiled, narcissistic rich jerks who think their daddy's car gives them a free pass to treat women like objects. Not today, Satan. These guys are like walking perfume ads with egos bigger than their bank accounts. I swear, they should just marry themselves—they're clearly their own type. When one of those jerks lands at my table, I can smell the entitlement from a mile away. I don't even wait for the inevitable sleazy pickup line or the "accidental" brush of their hand against mine. Nope. I pawn them off on one of the other waiters faster than you can say "unpaid rent."

En un mundo envuelto en sombras y una lucha despiadada por el poder, donde imperios, reinos, principados, ducados, marquesados, condados, vizcondados y baronías compiten por el control y el egoísmo, miles de casas nobles ascienden y caen en una interminable cadena de guerras y conspiraciones. En este turbulento escenario, Kael reencarna como el recién nacido Iván Erenford, impulsado por las circunstancias de la vida y el destino. Iván, guiado por sus ambiciones y deseos egoístas de prosperar, se adentra sin miedo en la oscuridad y la desesperación. No duda en ensuciarse las manos ni en desafiar las normas y límites de la sociedad. Sin remordimientos, se convierte en un conquistador astuto y despiadado, dispuesto a cualquier cosa por alcanzar su egoísta felicidad. Usara todo lo que tenga a la mano, ya sea manipular, engañar y dominar para convertirse en una figura temida y respetada en un mundo donde solo los más fuertes sobreviven. [Algunos de mis personajes hechos con una IA. https://www.deviantart.com/itlentc/gallery].

"A wolf that can't shift is a shame. " - Alpha Aeril "An Alpha called mate as weakness is the coward one. " - Luna Rafaela "You are not worth to be my Luna. " - Alpha Aeril "I regret to be your mate. " - Luna Rafaela An ego Alpha face a feisty Luna. Wanna know their fight? Have a tea and read with me.

Harmony finds herself staring at Nowhere when her long term boyfriend suddenly breaks up with her. She couldn't believe his reason that he woke up one day I was no longer in love with her. To save her pained ego,she decided to agree to the proposal of Drake an heir who could only get his inheritance by introducing a girlfriend to his grandmother. At the peak of it all Paul comes back asking for her forgiveness.will harmony get back with Paul or continue the charade with Drake?

Leonar is a compulsive gambler, now in debt up to his neck. The worst part? Even though his ability reactivated the moment he entered a dungeon, he can't use it in his world’s casinos because they don’t allow Awakened. His ability is a special trait in his eyes that lets him see probabilities as green, yellow, or red. Yet he finds an opportunity to use it... in the most dangerous casino ever known. But there, he saw a color he’d never seen before on an item among the casino's prizes. Gold. Though he never imagined he’d become the hunter destined to protect the world—with several sexy yet insufferable ego-weapons. "Damn it, can’t you all be quiet for one second? I finally know what to do!" "But it was Eleonora who started it!" "No, you did!" "Ladies… we’re in the middle of a battle… calm down… you’re going to get Leonar killed!"

Lyza and Nico have been friends for as long as they can remember, their bond as natural as breathing. But hidden beneath every shared laugh, every quiet moment, is a love neither dares to reveal. Lyza is afraid her quiet, deep feelings will shatter their friendship, while Nico, who seems so fearless, secretly fears she’ll never feel the same. Both keep their love hidden, convinced the other could never see them that way. Yet as life begins to pull them in different directions, they’re forced to confront the truth: if they don’t take a chance, they might lose the one person who truly understands them. Lyza and Nico’s story is one of yearning, courage, and the journey to discover that sometimes, love has been there all along if only they’re brave enough to admit it.

Can you still love someone if you knew how horrible people died into his hands? A question in mind that cannot be answered right away by anyone. A human being know emphaty yet this human is different. He's a devil. Wendy was betrothed to this devil yet this innocent young woman knows when and where to stop. What will you do if the person your betrothed with is a Devil Mafia Boss?

A young man with a bright future ahead of him gets run over by a talking train, and is sent into a mystical, fantasy world filled to the centimeter with anything a man can think of. Uniquely interesting individuals to meet, grand locations to explore, and strange societies, with underlying mysteries awaiting to be explored. However... a good protagonist is always aided by an equally noteworthy, and possibly bizarre, cast of acquaintances. *** Tags: [Realism], [Isekai], [Cynical], [Dark], and [Slow-paced] (Or so I've been told). Disclaimers: 1. In spite of what Randall (the MC) says at the start, it is NOT a harem. 2. I will also shift POVs (and provide a clarification) whenever I consider it's worth it. However, the spotlight will be on the MC most of the time. 3. The MC starts off overpowered, but that will change after Chapter 40. I don't really like OP MCs too much. 4. Please read the first 3 chapters to decide whether it's worth reading. Finally, this is also my first time publishing a novel, so I hope it's not too bad. (PS: Cover is AI made.) PSS: Currently in hiatus (didn't know how to put it)

Part of the Heavy Weapons sci-fi universe. Arc 1 & 2 - A small Nomad colony reports that thousands of people missing and no one dares to look into it, Diego Harley decides to investigate and becomes the fascination of dark, dangerous creatures that begin to obsess over him, putting everyone around him in danger as they try to claim him for their own perverted, reckless desires... Arc 3 - As the dust settles from the clash in arc 2, the corruption spreads and catches the attention of larger players within the universe, but as the crew some come to find, someone doesn't need to be corrupted- to be thoroughly corrupt. Might meets desire as the Rewritten expand their operations and show the universe that they are here to stay whilst Diego tries to find a way out of his new situation. 18+ only - This is a very adult story from the very beginning with strong focus on futanari on male action, it does have good story elements however (so i've been told) - if that doesn't put you off, please continue. Features anthropomorphic characters, violence, corruption, aliens and an awful lot of goo. Level 1 (GREEN) - Vanilla sex scenes, likely to be male on female Level 2 (AMBER) - More diverse and "saucier" sex featuring the corrupted cast and futa biology Level 3 (RED) - Scenes involving more alien biology, more fetish based work, potential soft non-con Level 4 (BLACK) - Unusual fetishes and potentially offensive scenes with hard non-con being a possibility

El mundo se ha ido al carajo. Desde el momento en que las comunicaciones cayeron, el sistema se iba por los suelos y la gente entraba en pánico, aparecieron ellos. Los gül eran de temer, eran monstruos vestidos de personas normales que asesinaban para alimentar su ego... O es lo que yo creía. Aquí fue mi primera decisión entre la vida y la muerte. ¿Matar a un familiar o morir a manos de éste? Nunca he tenido el deseo de ser una heroína o de acabar con todo ellos, pero, ¿y si se me diera la oportunidad? Nadie me creería que todo esto sucedió en menos de un año, hasta que lo vives. ♤. ♡Espero lo disfruten. ◇Capítulos cortos. ♧Esto puede tener faltas de ortografía, pero se van mejorando cada 7 días.

What seemed like a consolation after Eva experienced a devastating heartbreak from Alpha Diego, turned out to be yet another event that would alter her life forever. In a way she didn't expect, Eva became a single mother after being abandoned by Rick, her supposed lover. Determined and ready to take charge of her life, she concentrated on building her career and raising the adorable son she had by Rick. After a few years, Rick returned after he rejected the mate his authoritative father; Alpha Ronan, had chosen for him. He came back in the hopes of winning back Eva, but beyond his wildest imagination, Eva would stop at nothing to take her revenge on him through many ways possible, because she grew so powerful and influential as a bestseller author. By Eva's revenge on Rick, Alpha Ronan felt threatened and undermined, so he decided to join forces with the members of his pack to fight Eva. Could Rick and his father stop Eva from taking her revenge to the very end? Maybe Eva would shield her sword when she eventually found out what destiny had for her and the father of her son.

"I don't look like a prostitute because I am not one." she coldly smiles at his questioning gaze as she sips her coffee. 'Jerk!!' she screams in her head. "My apologies." he sincerely said, seeing the expression on her face. "But why do you have a key to this room." "Well, probably because this is MY room." she spat her words as she put down her coffee on top of the coffee table. She chose a magazine with the Kardeshians on the cover and put down her cup on top of it. He scoffed at this girl watching him with open distaste on her pretty face. He would admit that he felt insulted with how she acted now when just a while ago she was feasting on his body while he was on the phone. "You change your mind easily, huh?" he said mockingly. "Just a few minutes ago, you said you like me." "Well, a girl sure can change her mind, as many times as she wants. If you want to change my mind, you could stand up and turn around so I could see you from behind because you see, I prefer a guy with a nice pair of ass." ........................ Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned. When her flight was canceled due to a heavy storm, she had a one-night stand with a stranger that happened to be the future CEO of one of the top five pharmaceutical companies in the world. However, the next time they met, he did not remember her! But is it a reason enough to take revenge? If it was, how far would she go to soothe her wounded ego? Was it really just her pride that got hurt? What really happened that night? And how does a night with a stranger change Jess's life? [WARNING: Some chapters may contain mature R-18 content.] --------- Book cover by Jushel

Excerpt "You can drop this stupid act now, Mr. Yates. I am not going to fall for it." A frown marred his features. "What are you talking about?" "Oh, stop with your pretentious act, it makes me sick. You want nothing to do with a brainless socialite such as myself, so I am not even going to delude myself that this sham would work." He remained silent for a few moments, then smiled. "This works for me then. It means you are smart enough to not expect anything from me then. From what I am to understand, this marriage would be of great benefit to us both in that case." Iris seethed internally. What an insufferable man. "You flatter yourself too much, sir. My time is too precious for it to be wasted stroking your ego. If you came here just for that ridiculous charade of yours, I suggest you leave now." His gaze hardened. "I hope you don't forget what you just said to me. It has been duly noted, miss Clayton. I really do hope your words do not come back to bite you." "I hope you say the same for yourself as well, Mr. Yates." * * * * Iris Clayton agrees to marry a man she was engaged to, but had never met formally. She is reluctant, but agrees to do so to save the legacy of her mother. She however finds herself disliking him immediately, to her dismay. She also finds herself entangled in the web of secrets in the family, with no hope of escape.

Game of mind, fueled by thoughts Charging the characters and personalities of beings, boosting either their egos or their extent of their skills.

From our Earth a mysterious figure emerges, reborn in a new realm Athens as Kael, he harbors a dark secret: his alter ego, the Grim Reaper, stalks the shadows, collecting souls with ruthless efficiency. As Kael navigates his newfound humanity, he's drawn to the captivating Kim, whose love becomes his beacon of hope. But their bond is tested when Kael discovers his rebirth was no accident. A powerful organization manipulated his return in order to develop a formidable weapon that will eventually rule the planet. To form a cruel sovereign with a heart of stone, Lord of all but slave to them ( The Order Of Tenebrous) Unbeknownst to Kael, the demon King Yama seeks to possess him manipulating the Grim Reaper's power to control the fabric of mortality. As Kael struggles to reconcile his dual identities, he must confront the darkness within and the forces seeking to command him. With the fate of Athens hanging in the balance, Kael must choose between his love for Kim and his duty as the Grim Reaper. Will he succumb to Yama's influence or forge his own path?

His eyes were throwing flames. It was crimson now. Smoke was coming out of his ears. He scrunched his nose, gritted his teeth, and chided, “what do you think about yourself?” His fangs started showing. She squinted her eyes and smirked, “The girl who beat you.” “Why did you come back? You ran away, then why did you come back?” he yelled. “To rub it in your face,” she replied. Her every word was like a dagger to his heart. “I won. I won and you lost, at last.” “I was so happy you were not here,” he chided. “Maybe that’s why I am here because I would hate to see you happy. I want you to cry and be sad all your life,” she snapped. “Cry, in front of you? You are the one who will cry. You declared war, now get ready to rumble,” he barked. ***** Can one fall in love with a Vampire twice? In a world where all the paranormal creatures, vampires, werewolves, and humans live in harmony, A vampire and a human fall in love but suffer a drastic breakup. Now they have a new relationship, stronger than their love – they are now enemies, business rivals. And now years later their siblings fell in love with each other. To get their happy ending they have to convert the archenemies into friends again. Will they succeed or will exes remain exes? Do any of the pair get their happy ending?

Meyakinkan diri bahwa dia hanya seorang sahabat, dan tak mungkin bisa menjalin hubungan lebih dari itu. Meski selalu berpura-pura, dan bersikap sebiasa mungkin, hati ini selalu berkata dialah orangnya. Berpura-pura tak terjadi apapun, walaupun lama-kelamaan, ego untuk memiliki semakin meningkat. Sayangnya, karena sikap itu aku kehilangan segalanya. Entah egoku yang salah, atau malah hatiku. Menuduh orang lain yang mencintainya, itu sikap pengecut tentunya. Terutama bersikap seolah mencintai sahabat dari sahabatnya itu menyakitkan.

Yami Yamasaki é um exorcista forjado pela tragédia que domina o mundo de “A Ordem Espiritual”. Um renascido do caos, que após perder seus pais amados, decide trilhar o caminho da vingança. Vendendo sua alma a um demônio milenar, o jovem segue por uma rota contraditória, lutando ao lado dos exorcistas enquanto persegue sua vingança egoísta. Ele se aventura em um mundo onde o futuro é incerto e a morte é a única certeza diante do mal, vítima da vontade que o abismo dos corações humanos

**Fake dating?…what could possibly go wrong** Kim Mingwa is a struggling D-list artist whose career is hanging by a thread. Desperate to keep her place in the spotlight, she accidentally finds herself entangled with the most notorious playboy in the industry—the CEO of the number one entertainment company in the country. Known for his bad reputation and inflated ego, the CEO is the last person she wants to be associated with, but when a scandal between them explodes in the media, they’re forced to fake a relationship to salvage both their careers. --- Kim Mingwa stared in horror at the headline: *Scandal Erupts Between D-List Actress and Industry’s Bad Boy CEO!* “This isn’t happening,” she whispered, her voice shaking. Beside her, the CEO only smirked, completely unfazed. “Welcome to showbiz, Miss Kim.” Mingwa glared at him. “You think this is funny? My career is on the line!” “It’s simple,” he replied, his tone cold. “Play along, or get left behind.” She clenched her fists, knowing she was trapped. “Fine,” she muttered. “But don’t think you can easily take advantage of me.” His smirk widened. “I wouldn’t dream of it..”