Harlequin Present

Rebecca Smith, the illegitimate daughter of the late business tycoon George Smith, felt betrayed and disappointed when her boyfriend of three years, Jayden Anderson, announced his engagement to her stepsister, Benedicta Smith, in her stead on Christmas Eve in the presence of the whole Smith family. Even though she was deeply hurt by the turnout of the event, Rebecca managed to keep a smiling face, knowing that none of the people present would take sides with her. After the Christmas holiday, Rebecca moved out of the Smith's mansion to live in the suburbs. Another Christmas is here again and Rebecca Smith must be present at the Smith's mansion to celebrate with the Smith family since it was the tradition of the Smiths to come together to celebrate Christmas yearly. But this time, Rebecca has been mandated to present her fiance to the family. What will Rebecca do especially when there is no man in her life and skipping this year's Christmas gathering is not an option?

While Cliff, a 27 year old young man, was visiting his grandparents, he was caught in what is called a "summoning" which took him to a forest infested with unknown creatures, he decided that in order to survive, he should be ready to brave all the dangers that would present to him, with his “drain” skill he would fight them to become stronger

"Within the depths of the family's cage, where love and fear intertwine, buried secrets and relentless psychological struggles come to light. Aiden Reyes, the silent man burdened by his scars, seeks to confront his family's oppressive legacy and break free from the chains of the past that suffocate his present. But can he truly escape the cage, or will he remain a prisoner of inherited pain?"

It's New Year's Eve, and the school is having another celebratory dinner, just like the day they arrived. And in the end, the local Santa Claus, Joz-Keragg, is invited to give the schoolchildren presents. The presents turned out to be strange, but are they as useless as they seem at first sight? And soon after the holiday, the school holds a tournament for the title of Best Young Magician. But is it worth hoping for a victory for those who are trying to play fair, if the rules change on the fly, and the organizer of the tournament openly favors his favorites? In a critical situation, sometimes abilities awaken that you didn't even know you had. Tim is no exception, although his gift, which was very opportune, turned out to be very unusual...

The Quantum Quill dispatches Calder Vance across dimensions for the best newsworthy scoops. From martial realms to magical dimensions each chapter presents a new and interesting article about the multiverse.

It is a story which depicts, how life presents each individual with opportunities and how some grab them and make the best most of it; while some lose it blaming upon something or someone as the saying goes "when an opportunity knocks on your door open it, grab it and make it yours".

Mark is a genius military weapon designer who was kidnapped by a mafia gang after refusing to work for them. They forced him to design unique weapons for five years, until one day he successfully escaped only to get shot by his trusted comrades. *Ding! You awakened a weapon system. When he opened his eyes, he was in a different body and in a different world. "You want to kill a wild boar without being detected? Forget about bow and arrow. Here, I present you this sniper rifle." "You want to kill a horde of goblins from the sky? Forget about those flying carpets and brooms. Here, I present you the fighter jet." "You want to kill a dragon? Forget about taking the help of the S-class adventure team. Here, I present you a nuclear bomb." Join Mark Spencer/ Lu Zhen as he brings the whole world to its knees with the help of his weapon system. *** Note: Author isn't born in an English-speaking nation and has no editor either. So, please be understanding if there are any grammatical errors. ************** Author's current works: War Online, My Soul Card is a Reaper Author's other notable works: The Last Slytherin, The Sharingan Hyuga ************** You can also support the Author through Patreon or buy coffee on Ko-fi.com https://www.patreon.com/snowstar https://ko-fi.com/snowstar5061

Arlo Valemont craves a life of wealth and ease, but fate has other plans. With his family framed by powerful nobles, he inherits the Alchemy System—a power that lets him create anything if he understands it and pays the cost. Yet, saving his family means navigating a world of politics, commerce, and danger. Can a man with no ambition outsmart his enemies and secure his future, or will his past failures and present laziness cost him everything?

Lyra, an anxious young woman in Port-Louis, France helps her father, a successful businessman, restore and refurbish an abandoned hotel with the idea to get it running again. However, finding even hired hands to help is a challenge due to ghastly rumors circling about. "L’Hôtel Hanté", as the locals call it, is a promising business venture but is the possible payoff worth the mysterious risks that present themselves to those who dare climb past the first floor? Art by Cordelia Carlin

Going through history, living through the present, and predicting the future: These three aspects have always been the key to the survival of any species. People fail, learn, invent and so the cycle goes on. Some things don't go as planned. But we accept it and adapt to it. This is the story of the new era of humanity. I welcome you all to VERDANTIA: THE NEW AGE.

A 1920s mafioso is now part of a time-traveling circus troupe?! Join Tobias Bell as he struggles with his past, his future, and his present problems in this original story by A.K Lore

Melody in the Passing of Time In modern Japan, where each season sings its own story and music becomes the language of the heart, a young guitarist named Axel struggles to find harmony amidst loss and longing. Gifted with soulful melodies that echo his inner world, Axel’s life is steeped in bittersweet memories—the absence of his mother, the warmth of shared moments with friends, and the lingering notes of a past that still resonate. “Melody in the Autumnus” also means “Melody in the Passing of Time” is a richly woven tapestry of romance, music, and family legacy. It explores how the notes of the past echo into the present, how every chord of love and loss builds the soundtrack of our lives, and how, even as time marches on, the melodies that shape us remain ever-present—a timeless symphony that binds hearts across generations.

To the relentless march of time, and to those who dare to bend it to their will, even if it bends them back. This story is for every reader who has ever felt the pull of the past, the weight of the present, and the chilling uncertainty of the future. It is for those who find solace in the written word, a refuge from the relentless currents of existence. For the dreamers and the doubters, the creators and the destroyers. For those who have lost themselves in the labyrinth of their own minds and those who have found their way back.

Scarlet Curse is a tragic dark fantasy set in Heian-era Japan, where a cursed girl must gather the scattered pieces of the Blood Gem to break the thousand-year-old curse on her soul — before the one who loved her in the past kills her in the present.

This is the Brainrot series, which has no serious lore or anything that truly matters. This series is essentially the Dark Souls of Original Web Novels (ORV), and there isn't a real message to convey, except in the smut chapters. However, the world-building doesn't align with the current setting, and there are various power systems present in this world.

The Temporal Paradox follows Samay, a directionless 25-year-old who gains the ability to control time after a chance encounter with a mysterious "Wish Granter"? What starts as a tool for personal convenience quickly turns serious when objects and people begin disappearing, signaling a timeline collapse. With reality unraveling and the future under the rule of a tyrannical empire, Samay must decide whether to abandon his present life and travel to the future to save the world from destruction.

Home is where the heart is - iyon ang malalaman ni Louie literally nang maging kapitbahay niya ang kanyang ex na si Dan. Time has passed, life's better and they're both dapper - may dahilan pa ba para di ituloy ang naudlot na pag-ibig? Join them in their journey in rediscovering their past, dealing with the present and realizing why love is a decision we make constantly, anuman ang mangyari.

This is the life story of two clueless girls. A nameless maid knight and an indulgent princess. Pursuing their God-given destiny just like the other. Be brave yet so foolish. Be decisive yet so naive. It's their own thorny alley of fate into the brightest sunset of the end. Together they walk into the unknown path of life, either on their past, present or even future. May God be with them in every step and action. Protect them and their friends through the ups and downs of life.

When a down-on-his-luck graphic designer investigates the mysterious disappearance of a woman he meets haphazardly, his search brings him to a secret underground tunnel and to an alternate Los Angeles called Two Cities, a world resembling Los Angeles’ past more than its present.

Whispers of Kanya is a supernatural horror thriller that follows the chilling journey of Praew, a high school student who becomes entangled in a dark, ancient curse after discovering a haunted doll named Kanya. Set in the eerie backdrop of a prestigious but decaying school, the story weaves together the horrors of the past and the present as Praew unravels a haunting mystery that could cost her more than just her sanity.

Maria Georgianne never believed in fate—until she was sent back in the past, living the life of María Georgiana Salviari, a noblewoman doomed to heartbreak. History says she was meant to marry a King, but her heart had belonged to Noachus Elisaldi. And in the end, love had led to her downfall. Now trapped in a time not her own, Maria must uncover the truth, rewrite her past, and break the cycle before history repeats itself. But as Noachus looks at her like he’s known her forever, she wonders—was she sent back to change fate, or to realize some things were never meant to be?

From ancient times to the present, it is said that there is a spiritual realm in the world. Regarding the saying of the spiritual realm, celebrities and scholars of all dynasties have different opinions. It is recorded in the poem: "From Qi to Tang, this mountain is desolate and desolate, the spiritual realm is lonely, and few people visit it." "The spiritual realm is indescribable, and it is difficult to find ghost work."

A girl from the future suddenly appeared on Sebastian's life just to change everything. And that is her mission, to stop the chaos from happening in the future. But what if, that girl from the future suddenly fell inlove with the guy in the present time? Would she stay in the present world and forget everything about the mission OR she would sacrifice her love and go back to her world for everyone in the future? Kindly support this story of mine. Thanks!

A prophecy once stated that a female of Royal blood would come to the surface and fall in love with a male of the same standing the two would marry and join the two races together an eternal Harmony, but a threat to the Union presents itself as the king of another realm has his eye on the queen.

666 ..6 people 6 life's 6 ways The world Is dying ....people are dying ...hope is gone ... 6 people who share the same fate are sent to find a life , a hope . They are sent to a maze a maze of past , present and future . but have they been lied to ? Is the liar among them ? can they ever make it out alive ?

THIS NOVEL IS UNDER HIATUS FOR MAJOR EDITING BECAUSE I WAS STUPID, PLEASE DON'T READ IT YET. ***** Atticus, a demi-god from the underworld, was cast out of his parents' realm and banished to the human world. The reason? He had yet to give them any grandchildren. With an untold history as he lived in the human realm, he worked as a butler for his found soulmate, Nolan, in the present time.

The castle of 1567 which have a mystery about the king and queen deaths . year 2022(present year) the castle is now considered a tourist place ,one day a boy and a girl entered the castle . The castle have a stone placed at the center of the castle which had a legend that when the king and queen will place their hands on that stone they could see their past lives...what happens when they see their past lives ?, what mystery will unravel???Read my novel to see what happens next!!!

[MATURE CONTENT] Enter the world of Lila Elara Forbes Montgrave, a rose with thorns, shaped by tragedy and reborn with vengeance. Betrayed by her lover and given a second shot at life, she uses her beauty as a weapon in a deadly game of love, hate, and power. But as her past and present meet, will she reshape her fate or succumb to the darkness within? Warning: Viewers discretion is advised. Read at your own risk.

Camille and Dean will go through their own trials and tribulations, but will they be able to overcome it? Even when tragedy strikes, leaving some feeling abandoned. And then a golden opportunity is presented a chance to fix everything....

Some loves do not belong to just one lifetime... they transcend time itself. Aadya believes she is just an ordinary girl, living in the present-until the past starts pulling her back. Fragments of a forgotten time, flashes of another life.... The pain, the betrayal, the love-they all feel too real. But she doesn't remember everything. Then she meets Devansh. He is different. He knows her far too well, as if he has lived this story before. Because he has. Unlike Aadya, he remembers everything. Their past, their separation, and the truth she has yet to uncover. As Aadya begins slipping between timelines, caught between the past and present, she must uncover the mystery of her own existence. Is history repeating itself, or is this their chance to change fate? A story of love, time travel, and a bond that defies destiny itself.