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They whisper my name in fear. Justin Black. The guy who sits in the back of the class, always in black, always untouchable. The one everyone watches but no one dares to approach. They don’t know me. Not really. Because if they did, they’d stay the hell away. I don’t do friends. I don’t do relationships. I don’t do attachments. But then there’s her. June Matthews—cheer captain, golden girl, a walking distraction. She’s everything I hate… and yet, she’s in my way. Assigned to me. Forced into my space. Testing my patience. She thinks she can handle me. She’s dead wrong. Because I have a secret. A place where I go to release the darkness inside me. Where names don’t exist, where pleasure and pain are one and the same. A world where people fulfill their deepest, most twisted fantasies. June doesn’t belong in my world. But the longer she stays, the more I want to pull her under. And once I do… I’m not sure I’ll ever let her go.

Setelah lulus dari universitas, Liu Zheng kembali ke kampung halamannya karena saudaranya terluka, mempertahankan klinik keluarga kecil. Namun, setelah terjatuh secara tidak sengaja di pegunungan, dia beruntung mendapatkan pertemuan tak terduga. Sejak saat itu, dia menguasai obat-obatan di tangan kirinya dan seni bela diri di tangan kanannya. Penduduk desa di desa pegunungan kecil itu melangkah ke jalan menuju kekayaan!

Bad Blood to Bad Romance tells the story of a guy who finds out that his girlfriend of three years has been cheating on him. One day, he planned to confront his girlfriend and her lover. But during his wait, he meets a woman on a bench at the corner of the street who he finds gorgeous. He gets comfortable with this beautiful stranger. It even reached a point where he told her his reason for being there. The beautiful woman seems helpful. But, everything changed when his girlfriend showed up. Reminders: The characters and events portrayed in this story are fictitious. Any similarity to real persons, living or dead, is coincidental and not intended by the author. This story is a product of imagination and inspiration.

Arentia—an ancient continent that flourished in glory for countless ages, where power and prosperity were the pillars of its rule. It was upheld by noble families that played a crucial role in its stability. Among them, House Vermouth stood out, bearing the emblem of a colossal dead oak tree—a symbol of resilience and determination. During the Great Coup in the capital, the Vermouths did not hesitate to defend their legacy with all their might. As for Ethan, the youngest scion of House Vermouth, he enrolled in the prestigious Azoria Academy, where both nobles and commoners studied the arts of magic and swordsmanship. However, he soon faced a grave challenge—he was unlike the other students. He suffered from the Bad Blood Dye curse, an ancient affliction that caused deformities when using mana and magic, making him a constant target for bullying from his peers, who looked down on him with disdain. Yet, Ethan, heir to wood and fire, would not accept defeat. His spirit was unbreakable, and his will was forged from steel. He would not surrender until he proved his resilience to the entire world. Upcoming Arcs: "The Crimson Moon Ritual of the Bad Blood Dye Boys" "Return Home: Ethan Faces the Great Catastrophe in Azoria" "The Unexpected Betrayal: Was Henry Vermouth Merely a Puppet in a Mind Game?" "Declaration of War: House Vermouth vs. House Dragaswyn, and Their Alliance with House Gastrain in a Greedy Pact" This is only the beginning—more epic events are on the way, with continuous updates revealing the fate of the continent and its heroes.

When Skye's boyfriend of five years, Derek, breaks up with her out of the blue during their wedding preparations, it feels like her whole world is crumbling. That is, until she happens upon a notebook containing what looks like magic spells. With nothing left to lose and in need of a distraction, Skye tries a spell...

Vincent Caine, a washed-up movie director whose career collapsed under the weight of his own unfulfilled ambition, awakens in a void — a pitch-black theater where the only spotlight is fixed on his own sweating, broken face. The laughter of an unseen audience echoes around him, sharp and unnatural, twisting his pain into their entertainment. His memories are gone, save for a single truth: his name. A booming voice — equal parts ringmaster and executioner — congratulates Vincent on his "win." The prize? A new life. Not because of talent or purpose, but a simple roll of the dice. He is to inhabit the body of another heartbroken indie director, recently felled by a heart attack, his corpse held in unnatural suspension. As Vincent's consciousness spirals through the emerald vortex of his forced rebirth, the lines between performance and reality blur. The faceless crowd’s laughter follows him like a haunting score. Memories that are not his begin to surface — the indie director’s unfinished scripts, his fears, his distant relationships. But Vincent’s own past remains a blank canvas, gnawed at by a presence that seems to slither through his mind. What awaits him in this new life is more than just another chance at directing — it's a waking nightmare of fabricated success and lingering failure. Every interaction feels staged, every relationship like a hollow performance. The question isn't just who Vincent will become in this borrowed life — it's what dark hand is pulling the strings behind the curtain, orchestrating this surreal second act. And the ever-present, unnatural laughter? It never stops. Because the show must go on.

This book contains many killing cases. A very determined girl head on an adventure to kill whoever killed her family as in her mom , dad and brother. she met other people who wants to also take revenge on the same person who killed her dad and he geos by the name boss, but boss, changed his name so that he wouldn't get recognized he also changed his daughters name too, well during that everything became a little easy as the boss's daughter Suzie was admitted in the same school as Sadie. She killed some of her friends and on necessary people she did not succeeded in because of a girl name Charlotte who will come come in the story. And the shocking truth will be revealed many more things will happen read the story to know more.

Be careful what you wish for! Althea wakes up on her wedding day to find that she has medusa-esque snakes on her head instead of her normal hair all because she prayed to the gods for a good hair day and all of them decided to to grant her wish at once! The hotch-potch amalgamation results in her current predicament but Althea is determined to get her real hair back. She goes on a trip to Mount Olympus to make her demands. How will the gods respond? Will she be able to make it to her wedding?

UNREQUITED LOVE: Dawn(18) becomes a maid for Grayson's family, in exchange for a place to stay. Dawn is plain,boring and a loner. Grayson is a playboy that does not care about anything. He has looks and family wealth. He finds Dawn to be weird just like everyone else but something draws him to her.

"He is a legend among film directors, revolutionizing the world's perception of Chinese filmmakers." — The Washington Post "Once again, he has created a masterpiece, drawing massive crowds that nearly overwhelmed theaters." — Chicago Sun-Times "His films make audiences cry, feel deeply moved, and cheer in excitement. What more could be impossible for him? A visionary director who silenced his critics with sheer brilliance!" — The New York Times He is the most sought-after director in Hollywood, admired by both actors and movie fans alike. Rising like a comet, he defies traditional norms and reshapes the industry with his unparalleled talent. He is Smith Zhang, a legendary filmmaker whose impact knows no bounds. If you wish to read some exclusives and support my writing, please visit: Patreo n .com (slash) Maggie329

In a reality where fate governs all, one being was never meant to wake. Severence was a name long lost to time, a figure buried so deep in history that even the gods dared not speak of him. Yet, despite their efforts, he has awakened. Not by fate. Not by design. But by something else. He remembers everything. The battles he fought. The gods he defied. The moment he took up The Unmaking, a weapon that does not kill but erases. The war that should have ended with his existence vanishing forever. And yet, here he stands once more. Whole. Alive. Awake. But he does not know why. Cast adrift in a multiverse of endless worlds—where heroes wage war, where gods weave their schemes, where titans clash and destinies are written—Severence searches for an answer. Every world recoils at his presence. Every being, mortal or divine, whispers his name in terror. Every force in existence seems desperate to deny him the truth. Something woke him. Something brought him back. But why? From the burning battlefields of the Holy Grail War to the war-torn realms of gods and monsters, from futuristic dystopias to cosmic battlegrounds—Severence walks the path beyond fate, seeking the answer hidden even from him. And with each world, the whispers grow louder. "He has awakened." "The blade that unmakes walks once more." "Even the gods cannot escape its cut." Severence simply tightens his grip on The Unmaking. Let the gods tremble. Let the universes break. He will carve his own path—until he finds the truth. A/N:**The art used for the cover is AI generated.** A/N:**All other characters except the OG belong to their respective creators.** **This is a fanfic**

“You said you would leave me alone!” She snarled into his direction. “What the fuck are you doing in my bedroom?” “Pleasuring you.” He cooed before raising his shiny fingers, “Look how you coat me. How wet you are, Leah.” She stared at the glistening fingers in the moonlight. Gulping at the sight of them, she sighed wearily before turning her eyes to him, “Lea-Ahh..” she moaned as he plunged his fingers inside, one by one, leisurely with no hurry, making her her legs quiver. “God..” “God?” He whispered against her ear, “No god, sweetness. Just me.” . ****** It was a dream to live like Leah Adams. And it was something she wished for once every day when she looked at her classmate. It was just a wish, a little thought she had. Until it came true, quite literally. The opportunity was thrown in her lap by no one other than Leah’s Adams father. She had to behave like his daughter, study like his daughter and rule a school like his daughter would. But with her broken mind and spirit, it was easily said and done especially when she had no home to go back to. The home that was burned forever. ***** Dark romance. You have been warned.

Summary: Haruto, an overworked and sleep-deprived novelist, finally finishes a novel after being forced to write 100 chapters in two days by his terrifying boss. Exhausted, he vows to start a new life—but before he can, he collapses and dies. Instead of finding peace in the afterlife, he wakes up in a mysterious white void, greeted by a seductive yet mischievous goddess named Alice. Alice reveals that Haruto left 50 of his past stories unfinished, and as punishment (or perhaps a twisted reward), she offers him a deal: he must enter his own unfinished stories and become the protagonist to complete them. If he succeeds, he can finally rest—or claim Alice as his reward. Thrown into the worlds of his own creation, Haruto must navigate dangerous adventures, face the characters he abandoned, and somehow finish his stories while dealing with Alice’s constant teasing. Will he survive his own plots, or will his own writing be the death of him… again?

Vivian Donovan stands at the crossroads of a challenging future and a haunting past. As she navigates the treacherous waters of her professional life and the harrowing memories that refuse to fade, she finds herself ensnared in a web of deceit, betrayal, and murder. Vivian’s composed exterior conceals a turbulent inner world where control and chaos are in a constant battle. Detective Sarah Blake, relentless and driven, is thrust into a case that threatens not only her career but her very life. The deeper she delves into the mystery surrounding Vivian and her circle, the closer she gets to a deadly threat that could extinguish her light forever. Each revelation brings her closer to a truth more dangerous than she could have ever imagined. Laura, with her soft demeanor and fragile exterior, hides a darkness within. As secrets unravel, it becomes clear that Laura’s past is as shadowy as the present danger they all face. Her hidden side emerges, revealing that she is far more complex and dangerous than anyone had suspected. No daughter ever wants to witness the death of her loved ones, but what happens when she becomes the instrument of their demise? As the bodies pile up and the tension mounts, the question looms large: Who is the real killer? In a world where everyone has something to hide, trust is a luxury no one can afford. "Bad Daughter" is a gripping tale of suspense, exploring the thin line between love and hatred, innocence and guilt, and the lengths to which one will go to protect their secrets. As Vivian, Sarah, and Laura’s paths collide, the true face of evil is revealed, and the fight for survival begins.

“There’s no other way ,look Aaron ,he’s doing us a huge Favor for just a little sacrifice...there’s no way we can find 4 million in a month , you know it “ My mom said looking at me with pleading eyes ,I’ve never seen her beg for something like this before ,but I understood her anyways “Mom ,you know what marriage and love have always meant to me ,now I have to get married to a complete stranger ?! Can’t he give us more time ?i could look for something ...I don’t know ,anything ?!” “Aaron you can’t ! It’s 4 million we are talking about here ?! I know what I’m asking of you is a bit much but let us look at the bright side , he’s willing to put you on a monthly salary of your choice , he’ll be paying for whatever textbooks or project you might need at school ,a job immediately you graduate..he even said to take your dad to the best hospital abroad, all he ask is that you keep up with his daughter and possibly change her for the better ,can’t you see this is God’s blessing ?? The luck of the world is on our side son“ My mouth flew open ,my brain taking its time to digest everything that just came out my moms mouth…all this just to get married to his daughter ? Was she sick? A psycho ? What’s the catch ? “And who is his daughter by the way “ “She’s….shes nessa Steven” my mouth flew open , Oh you gotta be kidding me!

Sultan was absent when the gods divided good-fortune among mankind. So, he should have foreseen the consequences when an attractive and alluring lady gifted him a piece of cutting-edge technology. a rarity that is only reserved for the privileged and wealthy. Before the day ends, as he prepares dinner that evening, the steep price of this gift reveals itself, and it’s one he isn’t willing to pay. Finding himself inexplicably vanishing and transported to a strange and perilous land, Sultan must now confront traumatic experiences, brutal and relentless challenges, hideous creatures, and abnormal individuals with uncanny traits and abilities. What’s more, the hidden side of the world turns out to be far vaster and more mysterious than he ever imagined. While most of the Populace remains obliviously in the dark, The Earth itself has changed: new, uncharted lands teeming with hellish creatures and unique resources have appeared out of thin air. A great and divine-like entity known as The Host has descended, bestowing supernatural abilities upon humanity and subjecting them to arduous, nearly insurmountable trials. As The Host locks its gaze on Sultan , impossible tasks and seemingly unachievable challenges come his way. Even the extraordinary power he receives, while deceptively simple, demands its own twisted atonements. Armed with nothing but his cooking knife, Sultan embarks on a journey that could end as abruptly as it begins or lead him to a place of legend and myth. The choice is now his to make: succumb to the challenges of The Host, faltering as one of its endless failures, or rise above them to carve his destiny in a world transformed beyond recognition.

Don Victor, the notorious Underworld Boss, known by his alias SKULL, is a figure whose true name and face remain a mystery to all except his inner circle. To the world, SKULL is a terrifying legend whose very name sends chills down spines. No one dares to challenge him, as he has ruthlessly eliminated anyone who tried, leaving only whispers of his terror behind. Those who managed to survive did so by fading into the shadows, too afraid to even think of revenge. The fear he instills is unmatched, and his power over the underworld is absolute. Yet, behind the ruthless exterior, Don Victor has one weakness: his obsession with movies, particularly the works of his favorite director, Tames Kamron. He watches his films on repeat, each time getting lost in the emotions, the betrayals, and the action—sometimes even firing a gun when the tension peaks. His love for cinema borders on the obsessive, with his emotions swinging from tears to rage at the flick of a switch. "Boss... Director Tames Kamron is retiring." "What? No... I can't accept this. I'll kidnap him and make him make films for me!" But fate had a different plan. Bang... And just like that, the mighty underworld boss met his end. But the story doesn't end there. Don Victor opens his eyes in another world, with his life hanging by a thread. [Make a movie in one year, or your life is over.] Now, in a strange new world, Don Victor must face a new set of challenges, where the stakes are higher than ever before. Will he overcome this new challenge or will his reign as SKULL truly come to an end?

Orion Windwood died betrayed, condemned without trial, and executed before the crowd. However, instead of disappearing, she wakes up in the past—on the day of her mother and twin sister Arian’s funeral. Now, with her memories intact and a second chance, she is forced to take Arian’s place in a world where danger lurks in every shadow. Her aunt, Gabriela Caldwell, covets the Seal of the Gods, a power meant for Arian that never arrived. Ethan Solaris, the crown prince who sentenced her to death in her past life, begins to notice that the "Arian" who has returned is not the same. And Lucian Eldrit, Arian’s former fiancé, seeks answers that could uncover the truth about her identity. As she navigates the treacherous ambitions of the nobility, Orion must uncover why she was brought back, what secrets the Seal of the Gods holds, and who is truly pulling the strings of her fate. But one thing is certain—this time, she refuses to die without a fight.

A writer’s flawed work was what Lin always got annoyed at. The protagonist’s golden finger was too broken, the villains were all easily defeated with a pinky, and such. He tries to point it out to the writer but everyone just thinks of him as a hater. One day, a screen popped in front of him. “Go inside and fix the novel? Y/N”

Haruto Sato is a lonely Tokyo writer who died surrounded by 350 half-finished books (yikes). A sassy goddess who looks like his old characters gives him a harsh deal: *Finish all your abandoned stories, or get erased forever—even that cringe fanfic you hid in 1998.* Reborn as random side characters in his own messy worlds, Haruto’s stuck with a buggy “game system” that roasts him nonstop. Skills include *surviving deadly hits 10% of the time* and *making enemies pause to hear his bad jokes*. His first mission? Fix *Sky Samurai*, his edgy samurai-vs-dragons story, except he’s now the hero’s brother… who’s supposed to die in chapter two. Oops. Between fighting dragons with a butter knife (don’t ask) and hacking robots in his half-written cyberpunk mess, Haruto sneaks back to Earth to eat ramen and awkwardly befriend Aiko, his neighbor who thinks he’s just a weird guy with “vitamin issues.” Over time, he learns to write better characters (no more naming elves *Glitterbutt*), makes a grandma librarian cry happy tears, and realizes stories aren’t about perfect endings—they’re about fixing your mistakes. The goddess? She’s just a tired book nerd who wanted him to stop being a hermit. In the end, Haruto opens a café, finishes ALL his books, and maybe (finally) asks Aiko out. But when a kid hands him a new story to read, he grins: *“Let’s see what you’ve got.”* **Basically:** A funny, heartfelt story about a guy who sucks at finishing things… until he gets a second chance to fix his life *and* his terrible drafts.

Innocence was never meant for the addictive…  Addiction was something Krit Corbin accepted as part of his nature a long time ago. He decided to embrace it and flip his finger at the rules. Women had always been the number one thing on his list of addictions. He couldn’t get enough. Being the lead singer in a rock band had only made access to his favorite addiction that much easier. Being alone was the only thing Blythe Denton understood. The small town minister’s family that raised her hadn’t accepted her as their own. The minister’s wife had always made sure Blythe understood just how unworthy she was of love. When Blythe is sent away to college and given a chance to finally be free of living as an unwanted burden, she looks forward to having peace in her life. Being alone isn’t something that bothers her. She escapes reality in the stories she writes. However, the ridiculously sexy tattooed guy who keeps throwing parties in the apartment above hers is driving her crazy. For starters, he doesn’t treat her like she would expect a guy with a different woman always hanging on his arm to treat someone as uninteresting as her. She looks nothing like the gorgeous women she sees parading in and out of his apartment, but for some strange reason he keeps showing up at her door. During a party at his apartment, Krit’s new neighbor comes to the door with her long brown hair pulled up in a messy knot and a pair of glasses perched on her cute little nose. She wants him to turn down the music, but he convinces her to stay. Krit Corbin may have just found his biggest addiction yet. And Blythe Denton realizes too late that she’s finally been claimed. by Abbi Glines

Very very bad book, you really don't want to read it.

The Sequel to Taming the Arrogant CEO: A Love Story Unfolds in Tokyo Taming the Arrogant CEO 2: Snaring Director Blaine takes readers back into the world of corporate power and irresistible romance, this time focusing on the enigmatic and aloof Blaine Jackson, newly appointed director of Blue Glow Cosmetics' Tokyo branch. Set against the backdrop of Japan's bustling metropolis, this sequel introduces an unexpected love story filled with wit, charm, and undeniable chemistry. Blaine is known for his sharp mind, cold demeanor, and unwavering discipline—traits that make him a magnet for admiration but a fortress against emotional connection. However, his world takes an unforeseen turn when he crosses paths with the vivacious and spirited Chloe Grace. Chloe, the younger sister of his late close friend, is bold, unpredictable, and determined to break through Blaine's icy exterior. Her playful confidence and unapologetic approach to life challenge everything Blaine thought he knew about relationships and himself. From their fiery first encounter in the heart of Shibuya to the heartfelt moments of vulnerability that bring them closer, Snaring Director Blaine is a story of opposites colliding, misunderstandings escalating, and emotions deepening in the most unexpected ways. Tokyo's vibrant energy mirrors the dynamic tension between Blaine and Chloe as they navigate cultural contrasts, personal growth, and a romance neither of them saw coming.

Rio Hollar is a loving and crazy girl. Mayhem follows her everywhere and she always thinks she's not the problem. Before her 20th birthday she met Cole Valley, a white haired guy who seemed to have this strange air around him. She hate him at first glance and decided to distance herself from him, but certain situations have them almost always together. And soon their each others unhealthy obsession, but Cole still has a secret.