Anime Christmas Haul

Small-town to big-city contemporary romance; CEO, trauma, healing. Resilient female lead and witty male lead 5/11/2024 ~ Helle Chevalier had lived her entire life in a small town. Her father passed away when she was young, so she grew up with her single mother. From the outside, it seemed a mundane but happy life. However, everything turned upside down when Orion Lennox entered her world. Revealing the town's secrets, he offered her a chance at a new life. Will she take his hand? Or will she remain in her familiar hell? "How about I offer you a contract?" Orion proposed confidently. "If you sign it, you'll become engaged to me. You'll live in a big city, and your mother can escape this town too. It's a win-win." "What do you take me for?!" Helle retorted, her eyes piercing into him. "... I said engaged. We won't have any sexual relationship." "….."

To save her mother, who was severely under treatment, Natalia married the man her sister was supposed to get married to so she could pay her mother's hospital bill. Three years later, Eugene Robert, who she married without knowing what he looked like, arrived home during the Christmas season only for Natalia to find out that he didn't have a voice, realizing why her sister refused to marry him. Natalia wanted to divorce him the moment she found out that he had disabilities, but she was forced to stay because of her mother, who was still in a coma. While Natalia was trying her best to push Eugene away, Eugene was trying to get her to fall in love with him because she could be the one he needed. Everything seemed natural at first until Natalia began to discover that Eugene Robert wasn't the man everyone thought he was, especially when he used his voice to communicate with her. What was he hiding and how was it going to affect Natalia–the one he needed so much? And why did he need her so much?

the story takes a dark turn at every chapter read to find out more if you dare

*Title:* A Nonsense Christmas *Genre:* Tragic Drama *Synopsis:* "A Nonsense Christmas" is a heart-wrenching tragic drama that explores the darker side of family dynamics during the holiday season. The story revolves around the dysfunctional Smith family, who are forced to come together for Christmas after a long period of estrangement. As they reunite, old wounds and secrets begin to surface, leading to a downward spiral of events. As the family's tensions escalate, they are faced with a series of devastating events, including a tragic accident, shocking revelations, and crippling consequences. The family's flaws and weaknesses are exposed, and the true meaning of Christmas is lost amidst the chaos. Through the lens of the Smith family's tragic story, "A Nonsense Christmas" explores themes of family dynamics, addiction, mental health, trauma, and the devastating consequences of human flaws. *Mood and Tone:* - Dark and gritty, reflecting the harsh realities of the characters' lives - Emotionally intense, exploring the complexities of human emotions and the devastating consequences of tragedy *Target Audience:* - Fans of tragic dramas and literary fiction - Readers who appreciate complex, thought-provoking stories that explore the human condition

Adaugo travels to America from Nigeria in search of her long-lost father, but her journey takes an unexpected turn when she and her friends stumble upon the mysterious Valentin Castle. Unbeknownst to them, their presence breaks the magic seal that has kept the castle's inhabitants - a family of vampires - imprisoned for centuries. Valentin, the cold and enigmatic vampire lord, is awakened from his eternal slumber, along with his family. As he navigates this strange new world, he is drawn to Adaugo, who is the key to breaking the curse that has haunted his family for centuries. Despite the danger that Adaugo poses to his secret identity, Valentin finds himself inexplicably drawn to her. As they spend more time together, he must confront his own dark past and the secrets that have haunted his family for so long. Will Adaugo be able to unlock the secrets of Valentin's past and help him break the curse, or will their love be doomed from the start?

Fun short stories about a pet owner and her pets!

Taking place at AD 500 , a world in which rulers were messiahs to commoners and the first born royal of great nations had the power of the seals . Nero who rose from the common grounds of Eden hauls himself into the world of religious warfare of great nations where little did he know his life was about to…..

Manny is a troublesome child that takes pleasure in tormenting insects and animals. He meets his nemesis when he attacks the bees of The Honey Great hive, badly injuring their queen. After giving him seven days to turn a new leaf and he fails the quest, the animal system is Unleashed on him that turns him into a bee. He is to serve his time working for the bees, learning how to be a bee and feeling the pain of a bee. He is to continue this in rotation with all the animals he has hurt till he turns a new leaf. In return, he is also rewarded with real life rewards like intelligence, smartness and strength, which he can use in the real world to fight his enemies. When he morphs back into his body as a boy, he is also given quests that he has to complete with mouthwatering rewards. He does this, in rotation amongst all the animal and insect kingdom until he truly learns to be empathetic and he gathers new powers. The government announces an apocalypse and gives citizens measures to be safe. But it is not enough as demons have begun to evade the city. He seeks the help of the animals plus the powers he has amassed from his system and he tries to defeat the apocalypse and more!

A collection of horror stories set during Christmas, where the warmth and cheer of the holiday season are overshadowed by dark, sinister forces. Each tale explores the eerie and unexpected side of the holidays, blending traditional Christmas elements with terrifying twists. The stories evoke a sense of dread, turning familiar Christmas symbols into harbingers of fear and uncertainty, leaving the characters—and the readers—wondering what horrors lurk behind the festive facade. The collection weaves together suspense, mystery, and terror, all set against the backdrop of the most wonderful time of the year.

When the adventurers in the tavern watched God's Blessing on ‘This Wonderful World!’ and burst into laughter, When new adventurers greatly reduced their death rate due to 'Goblin Slayer,' When the alternate world version of 'Fate Zero' shattered people's inherent impressions of magicians, When 'The Garden of Sinners' began to loop on the first television in the alternate world, When 'Steins;Gate' sounded the horn for all scholars to explore the unknown, When 'Jojo's Bizarre Adventure' showcased unique vampire villains, When 'Spice and Wolf' ignited the trend of merchants traveling abroad, When 'Re:Zero - Starting Life in Another World' changed the situation of half-elves being discriminated against, When 'Puella Magi Madoka Magica' revealed the truth about the origin of the world, ... When all of this had not yet happened, our great mage alchemist and director, Durin Edward, was determined to create a craze for following anime in this alternate world!

In this world, having a spirit animal isn't just superstition or a metaphor. Half the population can actually summon them for their personal needs, which brings forth a lot of opportunities for humanity as a whole! People use it for good, making our way of life easier. But wherever there are opportunities, danger lurks. Living in this version of New York, the quite literal concrete jungle, makes our protaginist's life all the more interesting. I will also be posting this story on RoyalRoad.com

A twist on a girl meets a boy, in this love 'tail' you will follow the story of a young girl, who somehow appears somewhere special. Who knew the story would become their story.

Ni Tian, disguised herself by taking her assistant's place and fled the country in need to look for peace. In abroad she became a famous singer but she was not getting any more inspiration hence she took her child with her and came back to Wei City. where she encountered the cold and brooding manwhi she met abroad and was often crossed heads with.

This story combines classic enemies-to-lovers and small-town Christmas romance tropes, with a heartwarming, feel-good tone. The snowy setting and holiday traditions add to the cozy atmosphere, making it a perfect read for the festive season.

Ethan Cross is a bank teller who feels stuck in a dull life and wants more. His life changes drastically when a violent robbery leaves him unconscious. He wakes up in a strange, dystopian world. A voice tells him that he has been chosen to use the Anime Villain Summoning System. This power lets him summon anime villains from different dimensions, but it comes with a high price: his family is no longer in his memory. As Ethan struggles with this new reality, he summons his first villain, Johan Liebert, and receives a task: he must make Johan attract the attention of Nick Fury. If he fails, he will lose his empathy. Ethan soon realizes he is trapped in a dark game where each action demands a sacrifice.

En una fría noche, un joven llamado Akira será perseguido por una asesina de dos metros de altura que aniquila a cualquier persona que se le cruce enfrente. ¿Quién es ella y por qué está obsesionada con Akira?.

He has been searching for the lady he met years ago in 'somewhere only we know', their favourite spot. But he had to leave the kingdom alongside his siblings to further their education. Three years later they come back to the kingdom on Christmas holiday, but instead of enjoying the festive season he's trying to incure with his ex-girlfriend and overbearing sister who is in love with the throne and wouldn't stop until she snatches it from under his nose, and now she's making plans for his ex-girlfriend to marry him. But what happens when he falls in love with another person whom was below his standard?, will the royal family accept her?, will the princess try to kill her?, or will his mistry girl finally find him and make him think twice about the girl he now loves?

>>Before you read further, this is a dark reverse harem R-18 novel.>Imagine dying. Not naturally or anything but because a male like you, and you just wanted to experience life. The first is so traumatic to you that it is vague, while the second.... ahh...that one you didn't have a body left. In the third life, you somehow became a mother, have four husbands from the beginning, and later realised the world you are in you are labeled as a beast, and the other species; humans, elves, and fairies can summon you or your young at any time. what would you do? ~ ~ >>Join Du-Gooder Xiala on her journey to experience life, raise her young, and bond with her mates. -- Side note: there should be 7-8 males at the end. >>Dark fantasy >>Blood gore and descriptive violence. >>Sexual content. PLEASE READ WITH CAUTION!!!

Death is a promise always kept. It is not a deal that can be bargained with. Death cannot be persuaded. When the clock stops ticking, that's it, you're done. "The Beast of Howlure Hill has flesh like blue ice and teeth as white as frost. The Beast of Howlure Hill is a wolf that can stand like a man. The Beast of Howlure Hill wears an imperishable collar that controls him. But who is his master? The Beast of Howlure Hill has captivating eyes and a melodious voice he uses to lure dames to their death. The Beast of Howlure lives in a mansion surrounded by a labyrinthine on a hill far from the towns hidden in the woods dark and dreary. He is a wolf draped in midnight, forever prowling his keep under the gaze of an eternal full moon."

Four Monster Girls try to live their lives within human society while hiding their monstrous qualities This is the last-minute Christmas Special, giving a glimpse into the lives of these girls during the festive season. As extroverts, Neko & Shika will be in their element & would jump at the chance to meet people to celebrate with the more introverted Haru isn't keen on going overboard with Christmas. Meanwhile, Hoshi who is 1500+ years old & has experienced festive traditions even before Santa Claus became popular has other plans

Janelle Anderson returns home from her military service, only to find her boyfriend of five years in bed with an unknown woman. In a blink of an eye, she loses everything she once held dear and is kicked out of the apartment she once shared with her boyfriend. Frustrated and angry, she ends up at a bar, getting dead drunk and falls in bed with the biggest Casanova of all times, Cameron MacGyver. Billionaire Casanova, Cameron MacGyver always gets any woman he sets his eyes on and now, Janelle has caught his attention. He has never been with a military woman before and once he’s had a taste of her, he can’t let her go until he’s had his fill. Whisked away to the mountains for a Christmas getaway, can Janelle finally let go of all her inhibitions and thrust this man with her vulnerabilities? Or with Cameron end up breaking her heart because of his playboy ways, once and for all?

Man and spirits lived in harmony. Until the spirits returned to their realm. They left man with a gift to connect to them before leaving. Man full of pride,they fought to prove who's stronger and also destroyed everything. A group of people jointed their power together to get help from the spirits. The spirits gave them power above every other man who existed. They fought against thousand, millions of armies and were always victorious. Alot of people try to stop them, they were given more power but not by the same spirits but dark spirits. They fought and fought,then sealed them away.