Arms Around You Slowed

Feng Xiangling, the daughter of the Prime Minister, embarks on a journey with her brother, Feng Yichen, on a business trip. Along the way, she encounters Prince Xu Liangchen, who saves her life during a fierce battle. The two form an undeniable bond, falling in love without knowing each other's true identities. As their journey concludes and they return to the capital, fate takes a twist when Xu Liangchen discovers Feng Xiangling’s true identity, though he still hides his own. Emperor Xu Tianguan, the ruling monarch, arranges for a marriage between his son, Prince Xu Liangchen, and the beautiful yet mysterious Feng Xiangling, much to her surprise. Forced into an unfamiliar life, she becomes the wife of a stranger, with her wedding night revealing the complex layers of their relationship. Despite the tension, Feng Xiangling proves to be clever and resourceful, navigating the treacherous waters of the imperial harem while uncovering secrets of her past..... Hope you appreciate reading

Elena Delacroix never thought her quiet life as a florist would lead her back into the underworld her family abandoned years ago. Once part of a feared mafia empire, the Delacroixs left it all behind after the loss of their two eldest sons and the trauma experienced by their only daughter, Elena. Now, they only deal in flowers, beautiful, intoxicating, and, if necessary, deadly. But fate has a cruel sense of humor. One night, while making a routine delivery, Elena stumbled upon a crime scene, one she was never meant to witness. As exposed as she could ever be without having a place to hide, she held her breath as a man was executed before her eyes. Just as she prepared to flee, Lorenzo DeLuca, the ruthless mafia boss presiding over the chaos, catches a familiar scent in the air and turned to face her. It wasn’t just any scent, it was one only the Delacroix family could create. And in that moment, he recognizes her as Elena, his childhood sweetheart. The girl who had once meant everything to him and still do. Although, Elena escaped that night, but she didn’t get far as her world was turned upside down when she learnt that her family owes a massive debt to the DeLuca crime syndicate. And Lorenzo had come to collect it. But he doesn’t want just any repayment. He wants her as the repayment. Thrust into a world of power, secrets, and an undeniable attraction, Elena finds herself trapped between the past she can’t remember and a future she doesn’t want. But as long-buried memories resurface and dangerous enemies circle, one question remains; Will Lorenzo be her protector... or the greatest threat of all?

A magical 'Universal Toolbox' led Joe Ga into the arms industry. The complex and unpredictable nature of the world caused Joe Ga to gradually change his goals... "Sir, how did you end up here?" "I don't know, I just wanted to make some money at first, buy a house, marry a wife. But slowly, as more and more people appeared around me, my goals started to change." "So what are your goals now?" "Now, I just want to retire peacefully with my guys, really!"

When you commit a crime you are punished by a king. But what if king commits a crime. Then he is cursed. A young historian Riya researches one such cursed king. She is joined by Vikram a realtor. They both are faulted hence become friends. As they fall in love a doom works hard to seperate them. Can they rewrite their destiny. In my Devil's Arms

After dying as an orphan in a devastating world war, Keith finds himself unexpectedly transmigrated into his favorite novel, Fallen Mages. But instead of a fresh start, he’s thrown right into the chaos of the great war between the Mages and the Negators—a brutal conflict destined to end in humanity’s destruction. Armed with the grim knowledge of their impending doom, Keith braces for the worst. Except fate had other plans. Now living as Elon, the banished prince and forgotten son of the second queen of a struggling kingdom, Keith soon realizes that his presence has shifted the course of the story. And then, it happens— [This Extra has been chosen after a random selection...] [Congratulations, you have obtained the Weapon Summoning System.] "Weapon...? Summoning...? System...?" "You mean weapons like guns and grenades? Like the kind that goes BOOM?!" "HELL YEAH!" With this newfound power to summon modern weapons, Elon discovers that these arms are the only tools capable of striking fear into the Negators and giving his kingdom a fighting chance. From simple guns to devastating missiles, Elon’s arsenal grows stronger with each battle. Determined to rewrite the fate of this war-torn world, Elon sets out to transform his once-weak kingdom into an unstoppable force. Along the way, he questions everything: What’s wrong with conquering other lands if their rulers were never worthy in the first place? What’s wrong with using power to unite the broken? "An AK-47 can't kill the Third Order Commander? Fine...! Launch the Bazooka!" "The Great Archdemon of Death survived the grenades? Summon the Rocket Team and fire the missile!" "A Twelve-Winged Demonic Dragon shrugged off the RPG-7? Let's introduce it to a volley of Javelin Missiles!" Conquering the world won’t be easy, but with his system, unrelenting ambition, and growing army of allies, Elon is ready to take on every foe—and claim his destiny. Join Elon in his explosive journey as he builds the strongest, greatest, and most fearsome kingdom this world has ever seen.

Seol-ah, the daughter of a fallen noble family who was sold to a brothel because of debt. She is able to escape the brothel with the help of the cold-blooded Su-hyeok who appears like a savior in the midst of a crisis of becoming a full-fledged gisaeng. “What can I do for you as a woman?” “I must do what a woman can do.” The answer that came back felt like grabbing her clothes. “Be my woman.” Seol-ah’s pupils trembled at that sudden word. “If you are Nari’s woman.” “Something like a servant. Of course, this is a contract.” At that moment, Seol-ah. became her master’s servant in the body of a nobleman. A servant who should not dare to love her master, the same thing.

Lena always believed life was simple: work hard, protect her family, and keep her dreams small. But when her mother’s health takes a drastic turn, Lena faces an impossible choice. Desperate to save her, she accepts a deal from a ruthless CEO, Mr. Langston, who promises to cover her mother’s treatment—if she’ll spy on his business rival, Elias. Thrown into Elias’s world, Lena quickly learns he’s not just a cold-hearted CEO but a man scarred by betrayal and loneliness. As she grows closer to him, her loyalties waver. But when a stunning secret about her past comes to light, Lena’s whole life flips upside down. She isn’t who she thought she was—she’s the true heiress of the family fortune, stolen at birth by none other than her so-called “sister,” Vivian. Now, Lena must navigate a labyrinth of lies, forbidden love, and powerful enemies determined to keep her from her birthright. But with her heart caught between revenge and love, Lena realizes the truth is even more dangerous than she imagined. Will she claim her rightful place and find happiness, or will betrayal and ambition tear her life apart?

An action-packed, expandable race that starts in Hollywood, ends in Spain, and later continues. Racing teams partner up and then race from state to state, country to country, and continent to continent, trying to get ahead of the other racers so they can win. If something terrible happens to a racing team, they might get disqualified from the race and then get replaced with another team, but they might be seen again and then get let back in the race.

A man with a lifelong martial arts background, raised in Asia due to his family's profession, moves to the US for education and work. He discovers Historical Medieval Battles through a colleague and becomes deeply passionate about it. He trains hard and becomes skilled enough to represent his country. During a competition, his armor fails, and he's struck in the head with a two-handed axe, seemingly dying. But is this truly the end?"

Sienna, a 40-year-old assistant manager at an IT company, feels trapped in a monotonous life, for the luxurious lifestyle she craves. Without wealthy parents or a mysterious inheritance from her grandfather, she has had to work tirelessly to fulfill her dreams of wine in the weekend, fishing on the yatch on summer, skiing by winter, and touring a vineyard in fall. Her relentless focus on her career has come at the expense of her relationships, with most of her past girlfriends either cheating on her or leaving due to her constant neglect. Sienna's go-to response when relationships end is, "What else do they need?" - she simply doesn't understand why her past partners couldn't be satisfied with her providing for their material needs. Seeking an escape, Sienna immerses herself in a video game called 'Vintage Point', where the protagonist, male/female, inherits their grandfather's vineyard and creamery. Through the use of cheating codes she got from the game community, Sienna amasses unlimited wealth and the ability to have multiple wives in the game - living out her dream life virtually. "Oh lord, rich, vineyard, and wives. My dream life." One night, after a few too many glasses of wine, Sienna passes out in front of her computer. When she wakes up, Sienna finds herself in a large, medieval-style house, surrounded by four distressed women who seem to blame her for their current life. Disoriented and unsure of what is happening, "What is happening?" This unexpected turn of events propels Sienna into a surreal situation, where the line between her virtual dream life and reality becomes blurred.

All changes started when Tao Ruan received a message. From then on, Tao Ruan would be dragged into a dream with real experience every night, and be manipulated by various fancy tricks: physiology lessons in the classroom… In front of the French window…simulating pregnancy belly play…. At first, Tao Ruan thought that Gu Zhizhou, the senior whom she had a crush on, would definitely not be a pervert who harassed and played with her. Until she was played badly in her dream, all kinds of evidence in reality gradually surfaced.

**Arms of the Ascendant** is a science-fantasy, magical-philosophical thriller that intertwines cosmic justice and human frailty. As the enigmatic Bodhisattvas observe humanity from the stars, each chapter unveils a new weapon—an "Arm"—forged from humanity's deepest flaws and greatest ambitions. These arms, each with devastating power and profound symbolic weight, shape the fate of individuals, cities, and entire worlds. With each weapon, a new chapter unfolds, delving deeper into the overarching mystery of whether humanity can redeem itself or if the universe will demand its inevitable reckoning. The story builds with every revelation, drawing the reader closer to the ultimate question: can humanity transcend its destructive tendencies, or are these arms the harbingers of its doom?

The light of the fireplace cast long shadows on the wall, the fire reflected in the eyes of the woman sitting on the couch with a blanket over her shoulders. She had a bittersweet smile on her face as her mind traveled to the past days, nights long passed, nights she shared with her family when she was a kid. Memories she hoped to bring alive if possible. First story: a story adaptation of a popular folklore in Nigeria; The Princess and the half man; She had sworn on her mother's grave never to be blinded by emotions. But It'd seem she took after her mom in that aspect after all. Throwing all caution to the wind just for a man. She had thought she was different from the rest, leave it to reality to smack her back to her senses. Her feelings for her dad was complicated, she could say she hated him, but that was not quite true, no matter what, he was still her father. The one who pampers and gives in to her every whim. She knew it was partly guilt and the fact she was his only daughter out of a battalion of boys that contributed to his attitude towards her. But so what, she didn't care much for affection, all she had cared for was getting what she wanted, and that had been true about her, until now. Authors note: As a kid my dad will always sit us down at night, outside, in the darkness and tell us the most delightful stories of kingdoms long passed, Princesses and princes, magical creatures, much to the delight of us kids. But there's not much of that nowadays. So I want to share these delightful stories with everyone and I hope by doing this, these stories will not get lost in the sands of time. Thank you, have a nice read.

People have regrets in their lives they want to change. Many say that even if it is the "DEVIL" himself comes even then they would take the deal to make their wish come true. This is a story like that when a boy that had a lot of regrets had met the "DEVIL" and the "DEVIL" had asked him that he would fulfill any of his wish in exchange he will take his soul. So, what do you think happened after that? Did the boy take the "DEVIL'S" hand and signed the deal, or did he leave? Why don't you find out [AUTHOR HERE: 1> ENGLISH IS NOT MY FIRST LANGUAGE SO DON'T EXPECT A VERY NICE STORY TELLING THERE MIGHT BE MISTAKES HERE AND THERE AND I HOPE YOU JUST IGNORE THEM 2>I AM WRITTING MY FIRST BOOK MOREOVER IF IT IS NOT GOOD THEN YOU DON'T HAVE TO READ BUT YOU CAN SUPPORT ME BEFORE YOU LEAVE OK, I'LL STOP HERE OTHERWISE I MIGHT GET BEATEN BY YOU GUYS FOR BEING SHAMELESS (WHICH I AM BUT THIS IS MY THOUGHT SO YOU DON'T SEE NOTHING) 3> THERE MIGHT BE SOMETIMES WHEN THE UPDATE MIGHT TAKE SOME TIME BUT I CAN PROMISE AT LEAST 2 CHAPTERS A WEEK (I THINK) 4>I DON'T CARE IF NOBODY READS IT, I JUST HOPE YOU HAVE A GOOD DAY SINCE FOR MANY IT IS NOT ALWAYS A GOOD DAY AUTHOR OUT] [OHH ONE MORE THING YOU CAN SUPPORT ME HERE] https://patreon.com/TERMINALLY_ILL?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink

In a future where scarcity is a thing of the past, information is the most valuable asset. A powerful organization, known as the Guild, dictates its movement, ensuring their grip remains unchallenged. Opposing them, the Seekers fight to dismantle that monopoly. But when one of their own infiltrates the Guild, the balance is shattered—sending shockwaves across the galaxy.

"Ring Around the Rosie" is a classic nursery rhyme you've probably heard while walking past a playground. The playful, short song may bring back childhood memories of holding hands with your friends and spinning around in a circle. But what if this little melody wasn't as innocent as you thought? Are the lyrics truly as sweet as they sound, or is there a dark meaning behind them? Keep reading to find out!

Cariann was just an ordinary man preparing for a new college year... when he got his life turned upside down. He found his body turned into a woman's... with a Dick. Not only does Cariann... well, now Carene has to fend off the lusty men around her, but a few ladies have begun to stalk her too. However, her interest lies firmly with her family... Will Carene submit under the pressure or take charge of her new fate? --------------------------------------- Alternate Names: Living My Life As A Futanari Note: Some story arcs may not have back-to-back smut scenes (happened twice so far with a gap of 20 chaps, no less in Ch 36-Ch 50 & Ch 52-Ch74) due to plot constraints. And that may happen once more until the smut becomes a continuous thing. Apologies to those expecting a hardcore smut series.

An early death. A past forgotten. Three people connected by the thread of fate. The Lartengarten family is know to be the cradle of prodigies in swordsmanship, magic and strategy, and as such they've served their kingdom well, sometimes even to their detriment. When the shadow of war looms closer to their family house, Wulfgar, Rheann and Raelynn must make their choices before they are dragged into a conflict that knows no end. For that, they are gonna need power, even if they want to run from their past lifes. Also posted on Royal Road: https://www.royalroad.com/profile/588417/fictions

Miley's life fell apart on the night of her 19th Birthday. The celebration was tainted by the business of betrayal. At the party, Miley's drink was spiked, and when she felt ill, she staggered out of the room, only to stumble upon a conspiracy between her boyfriend and her sister. She had always known that her sister didn't love her. but what she hadn't expected was that her boyfriend, whom she had always trusted, was also in cahoots with her. Realization stung sharper than the cold air outside as she discovered their cruel intentions to humiliate her. Overwhelmed and betrayed, she found refuge in an unfamiliar room. But fate, it seemed, had a cocktail of sorrows lined up for her. In the room she sought refuge in was Logan Pierce. This man, a dominant and arrogant person, and her boyfriend's uncle were known to be a living nightmare for those who would cross his path. Under the influence of drugs, they slipped into a night, and he took her for the first time in ways she wished she could forget. Waking up to a world where accusations were hurled at her from all corners, her family turned their backs on her. Placating Logan seemed to have ranked higher than standing up for Miley, their own blood. Disowned and discarded, Miley found herself abandoned on the relentless, heartless streets. Years later, she had blossomed into the U.S. manager of Hales company. During a business meeting, she stumbled upon Logan once again. But the passing years had erased Miley's face from Logan's memory, arousing within him a curiosity and fascination for this elusive lady director. unable to recall the tragic past, Logan felt unwarranted anger towards Miley as he continuously evaded her- thus beginning their forbidden dance of desire yet again.

[#Loyalty] [# Captivity] [#Dark Romance] [#Betrayal] [ # Friendship] [# Rivalry] In the arms of the Don: a simple girls'love She felt his mild heart beat against her chest, and his warm breath caressing the side of her face. " I won't persuade you to speak further, or beat you for it. I'll let you speak at your own pace, and at the time you're comfortable to share it with me Amethyst, I won't hurt you----". His soothing, reassuring words echoed in her mind over and over again. The gentle wind, blew across the roof top, across them, making his reassuring words sink into her mind. She realized this wasn't a dream, or imagination, it was real.... " Is Amethyst up yet?"........ " Boss, no time for that...."..... " Don't tell me what to do!............. I get to ask for who I wanna ask....." He growled and got up fuming..... With a reputation for brutality and a charm that was impossible to resist, Don Diablo was the most feared and respected Mafia boss in the city. His chiseled features and piercing eyes, seemed chipped from granite, radiating an aura of unyielding power yet rumors of his hidden vulnerabilities and deep sense of loyalty had begun to circulate, leaving many to wonder what truly lay beneath his imposing exterior. When a Mafia leader falls for his captivating mistress, their whirlwind romance sparks a deadly game of loyalty, power and desire. Dive into the shadows with Don Diablo were loyalty and desire collide.

|Stripper×Mafia boss×CEO| [Volume one: Heaven's hell] "On your knees," he said and she did as ordered. He tied a silk cloth around her eyes to make sure that she can't look at him while he fucks her. She feels disrespected every time he does this but who was she to deny him when he has her heart in his palms? "Can you kiss me today, please?" she begged but her begging didn't matter. It was only returned with a smack on her ass as a punishment. "You know that I don't kiss. Stop making silly demands or you can leave." "I am sorry, master." That's how it was; she wasn't respected enough, but still, she couldn't leave. He had her heart while she was just a booty call. She would endure everything just to get some more time with him but still, she wasn't appreciated. And when she finally decides to move on, he is on his knees, begging her to stay. And what was the 'so-called handsome CEO' doing in the orphanage where she goes every now and then? He couldn't seem to tear his eyes away from her. The once ignored girl was now being chased by two important figures and everyone started calling her 'The irresistible slow poison' On top of everything, the cute children were there to make things a thousand times better. Her besties were her protectors. They gave her so much happiness and love that she forgot all of her pain. Yet there's someone after her life. Unexpected things start to happen one after another. A book with diverse cultures, races, and love and full of angst. Fast-paced but also a slow burn. PS: the cover isn't mine.

Would you dare to turn around?

Under his gaze, with a slow and deliberate motion, the brunette beside him grips the railing and carefully leans back. Aiden's first instinct was to step closer, but the girl's raspy voice stopped him. "You'd be surprised how often I do this, sir." Sensing she had startled him, and perhaps even disturbed him, she added the explanation she knew he needed: "Surely you've had moments in your life when you wished everything would just end," she said, closing her eyes and leaning back a little further. "When I do this, I realize that I don't want to die." The man rested his elbows on the railing and let out a long sigh. She was the first woman in his life he couldn't understand or see through. A unique and complex character, but damn beautiful. "Remind me once again, for the fourth time now, how you passed the psychological evaluation, Miss Joy?" The profound silence between them had become uncomfortable. Aiden felt he should rephrase the question, soften it somehow. For the first time since he'd met her, he felt he'd crossed a line. "Mr. Black," she finally said with a sigh, "when I do this, I realize that I want to live and be happy." Aiden turned his head slightly toward her. Something in his gaze had changed, and Tatum noticed. That's why she casually added: "As for the psychological exams," she chuckled, letting go of the railing, "be assured that I don't have that much cash lying around just to pass them all, only to protect your ass." The man's chuckle put her at ease. She didn't need anyone's pity.

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