Jean Paul

[ MATURE CONTENT] status: complete April Jackson a 24 years old painter's life took the worst turn, in just a day she lost everything, her job, her home, and went totally bankrupt. In the darkest moment of her life, there was a flicker of hope. She got a generous offer from a stranger she couldn't resist. That one leap of faith changed her life drastically. As she ends up living with the most sort out bachelor in the city, Brad Sebastian Smith, a grumpy handsome billionaire who has an hidden malicious agenda. April wasn't the ordinary girl she thought she was, there were secrets about her life she is totally clueless about. She has something the vicious Brad Sebastian Smith wants, and he will stop at nothing to obtain it from her. Grumpy meets sunshine as their world collides. Broody Brad couldn't resist the bubbly jolly April innocent charms as he was caught up in a personal conflict of choosing April over his ambitions. Can Brad carry on his ulterior motive when April has completely hold his heart captive? Excerpt# Brad I can't believe this is the same quirky April Jackson I saw at my study days ago. Gone are the ridiculous Jeans and T-shirts. She was wearing a sexy black dress that caresses her body like a second skin, bringing out beautiful curves I didn't notice before. I nearly stumbled when my gaze fell on her sexy long legs, and her wild curly hair added a fierce appeal. She looks like sin. I had to support my weight by pressing my palm to the wall, lest I trip and fall. "Mr. Smith you are back," she said snapping me out of my daze. "Mr. Smith, are you ok? you look pale" she asked. I clenched my fist, my eyes darkens as I took a step towards her, I cornered her to the wall. Ever since I met her I feel like I am losing control, from her pushing my buttons, getting under my skin, and now to this. She is going to be trouble! I gaze at her with lust. Her eyes flickered open. For the first time, I noticed she has beautiful grey eyes. My gaze fell on her plump lips, painted with red seductive lipstick. She bit her lips stirring up a strong urge to brush my lips on hers, devouring her lips with the craving desire surging up in me.

After obtaining the Mech Designer System, Ves aims to create the greatest mechs in the galaxy! In the far future, the galactic human civilization has entered the Age of Mechs. The countless lesser powers of humanity have come to adopt mechs as their main weapons of war. Only a small number of humans have the right genetic aptitude to pilot these destructive war machines the size of buildings. Born to a military family in the edge of the galaxy, Ves Larkinson is one of the many people who lacks the talent to earn glory in battle. Instead, he became a mech designer. Helped by his missing father, Ves has obtained the mysterious Mech Designer System that can help him rise in the galaxy and beyond. His mechs based on the principles of life quickly allows him to rise to prominence. Powerful and highly compatible with mech pilots, his products have the potential to take the market by storm. However, success does not come easily, and countless challenges bar his ability to sell his mechs to a market eager for innovation! With the sins of the human race in the galactic arena slowly catching up, Ves must navigate the perils of the ultra-competitive mech market and maintain control over his growing organization of misfits. This is the golden age of mechs. This is the golden age of humanity. The question is, will it last? "Any challenge can be overcome as long as I design the right mech!" --Join The Mech Touch's unofficial Discord server! https://discord.gg/APB5KCU --Follow my Instagram and Twitter! https://www.instagram.com/mlduong https://twitter.com/MLDuong --Cover Art by Derek-Paul Carll (carlldpn) --The Mech Touch is an original webnovel written by ML "Exlor" Duong. The Mech Touch is mainly published on Webnovel.com and a select few platforms affiliated with the parent company of this website.

Ragon was born a noble, but died during childbirth due to unseen circumstances.. Young Ragon's lifeless body was placed in a boat and left to drift, the tides carrying his dead form to wherever the whims of the gods might take him. Ragon was given a second chance at life as his adoptive grandfather gave up half of his own life span in exchange. Though he was nurtured by his adoptive parents, Ragon forever remained an outcast in this despicable world. But Ragon's true destiny was about to be revealed. For he was no ordinary mortal - he was a halfblood, a fusion of human and divine essence, the lost heir of a forgotten Olympian. His driving goal was to become the greatest, the very epitome of greatness, and claim his rightful place among the pantheon of legends.

Leo Carter is just your average 21st-century English major—slightly disorganized, perpetually late, and hopelessly hooked on the dramatic, old-school world of Shakespeare. But when a late-night study session with Julius Caesar unexpectedly turns into an accidental trip through time, Leo finds himself not in a college dorm, but smack-dab in the heart of ancient Rome. To make matters worse, Leo isn't just a tourist; he's holding a mysterious, glowing book that seems to pulse with a life of its own and whispers secrets that no modern-day student should ever know. Cue the eye-rolls from history buffs everywhere: Leo Carter, with his sneakers and too-tight jeans, is now the unlikely center of attention in a world full of toga-wearing senators, opportunistic politicians, and more backstabbing than a high school cafeteria. With the help of Gaius, a sharp-tongued scholar who suspects Leo's arrival is part of a bigger picture, Leo must navigate the bustling city streets, avoid unwanted attention from the guard, and figure out why his 21st-century self is now entangled in a centuries-old power struggle. All the while, he’s juggling his modern sensibilities with the unexpected—and often absurd—realities of life in ancient Rome, including questionable hygiene, impromptu gladiator fights, and more than one ill-timed “Et tu, Brute?” moment. As if that wasn't enough, there’s the book: a relic that some seek to control and others to destroy. With his own life on the line, Leo will have to learn the real lessons of ambition, loyalty, and how to properly make an entrance when surrounded by a crowd of toga-clad onlookers. And he might just find that some things—whether ancient or modern—are more timeless than they seem.

Laurel Hayes was just an ordinary high school student until mysterious vortexes appeared and unleashed monsters upon the world, turning her life into a nightmare. Barely surviving the chaos with her boyfriend Luka, Laurel awakens to find him a famous hunter, while she’s left behind with her pathetic body as everyone move forward. Determined to catch up, she dies in a relentless pursuit of power—only to wake up again, and again. Trapped in a time loop, Laurel’s obsession with Luka pushes her to madness and murder, but in her fourth life, she chooses a different path thinking about focusing on surviving but ended up discovering new things that makes her goal seems out of reach.

Erwin Warner is a material-dominant alpha with a very unsteady financial background. Though he has the face of an angel, his personality is the polar opposite. He can even kill a person if there is enough money paid for that. Leo Snow is an exceptionally beautiful dominant omega. Even the gods envy his unparalleled beauty from the heavens. He has a very strong personality and is very picky about his partner. He can be as deadly as his face when the time comes. Jean Snow, a very unstandable uncle of Leo, has an unsubmissive greed for everything Leo has, that doesn’t exclude the Snow Groups and Company. Even being the blood brother of Leo’s father doesn’t change the fact that he is exceedingly obsessed with this pretty, small omega nephew of his.

Transmigrated as the young Earl of a declining noble family, Paul Grayman sets out to take his territory to the peak. Armed with the knowledge of the modern world, he will create firearms, paper, porcelain, industrial tools and much more. Follow Paul, as he treads against the currents of time, fighting Noble Lords, Secret Magic Organizations, Magical Races and a Corrupt Church, ushering in the age of industrialization in the backwater world... ---------------------------------------------------------------- Hey Guys... So W3BN0V3L rejected my C0NTRACT request... They didn't specify why... So if you want to support me for my work... Please join me on P@TR30N.C0M/CinderTL And remember it's /CinderTL, I lost the former account because I don't remember the email it was made on... READ UPTO 200-250 Chapters AHEAD ON P4TR30N... The updates here will still be coming regularly... hopefully...

He used his last hope artifact to travel back in time before his own father's family killed him. He had learned that he was naive and their kindness was just a facade to torment him. Hi's girlfriend had betrayed him and thanks to that they were able to capture and torment him. They also told him that the death of his mother and stepfather was their doing. -Now I,m back, now this lord will have his revenge. Will Paul embrace his second chance and get to avenge his family? Or will he die trying?

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?

*Knock* "Come in" Alice heard Xander say before she walked into the bedroom. She found him sitting on the couch wearing a simple t-shirt and a pair of black jeans. When he rose his head to see who it was, she saw how red his eyes were, like a blood moon and his face still showed no emotions. " What is it" he asked calmly. " I-i just wanted to th- thank you for saving me yesterday" she said feeling intimidated by his facial expression. "It's fine" he said placing his palms on his face looking quiet restless which made her think that he was just tired so she decided to leave him alone to rest. She opened the door and was about stepping out but the doors suddenly closed shut and Xander's arms were found placed on the door, but before she could say anything, he picked her up and tossed her on his bed. An hour later, Alice was found laying on the floor, her clothes had been ripped to shreds and the bed covers were covered with blood. She just lay there crying non stop before finally getting up, wrapping a towel around herself, and limped out of the room. Getting to her room, she sat on the floor and cried herself to sleep. Follow Alice as her life takes a turn after she lands a job at the company of the cold hearted C.E.O. Could this be a good turn or her worst nightmare.

Have you ever wished to live your life in a different world? To forget everything in your life and escape into your own Fantasy Story? To not just have an Avatar that just appears and does things, but to act as an actual person within this world, with their own family, friends, background, and jobs? Fantasy Story Online, the latest VRMMORPG experience, promised an incredibly immersive virtual reality experience, giving any player the ability to create an entire background for their character. A new family, a new home, a new life, and a new story. With its unique approach to virtual reality, making it seem as if your character itself was truly reincarnated inside a fantasy world, the entire industry of videogames was sent into a storm. Enter Paul, a young man in his nineteens, just entering the second year of college and getting ready to dive into this fantastical game, eager to have a better year at college after working out and gaining some more self-confidence. The thing is, he has social anxiety, and he’s having a really hard time socializing. Until he met Chris, perhaps his first friend in college, a slightly bratty tomgirl that only wants to poke fun at his social awkwardness, but that is his only hope to learn how to socialize. And perhaps to learn what love is. When these two souls find themselves inside the Realm of Eternal Night, Obscuritas, as both a Crippled Vampire Prince and a Half-Incubus, they will have to work together to navigate their new second lives in this virtual fantasy world full of Evil Gods, Demons, and the invasions of Eldritch monstrosities every Saturday night. Yet Fantasy Story Online is a fair game, where it gives a Flaw, it also offers a Trait, and after learning that their characters have become the reincarnations of the Heavenly Demon and the Heavenly Emperor, who once battled inside the ancient Realm of Murim, things are bound to become crazy and break every conception of what this game even was about to the other Players. How will Paul deal with the harsh, ruthless politics of the Imperial Vampire Family? And how will Chris survive this harsh world as a being who must drain the life force of others to sustain himself? And will Paul ever survive Chris' shenanigans? Who knows? Maybe even the most unlikely pair will end up becoming the only hope for this war-thorn Realm!   Dive deep into this mix of Virtual Reality, Action, LitRPG x Cultivation Progression, Comedy, and Romance, which I’m sure will be fun as long as you read with an open mind. It has all the things you love about LitRPG, Virtual Reality, and also Romance and Comedy sprinkled into it to make it an absolutely unique experience, especially in the nowadays saturated LitRPG genre.urated LitRPG genre.

Rianne, as the eldest who’s bound to make efforts despite the struggles in her life was never interested in anything but rather than very clear in her goals. Coming from a poor family, her life wasn’t easy even when Noah and Paul came. Although it’s hard to make amends she remain strong for her family and was supported by her new found friends. Like any other kind of friendship there were happiness, misunderstandings, and love grows. Their tangled connections made them to be there for each other until the end. -- Note: This is the English version Updates every Friday

Simplesmente Amigos Jean e Kaique: melhores amigos desde o 6° ano. Inseparáveis, compartilham sonhos, segredos e até mesmo felicidades. Mas a chegada de Matheus, um novo aluno charmoso, ameaça a estabilidade dessa amizade. Jean se sente ameaçado pela crescente proximidade entre Kaique e Matheus. O ciúme toma conta do seu coração, e o medo de perder o amigo e um possível romance o faz agir de forma impulsiva e até mesmo cruel com Matheus. Conflitos e mal entendidos se tornam frequentes, colocando em risco a amizade de longa data entre Jean e Kaique. Será que o ciúme de Jean o impedirá de ver e expor a verdade sobre seus sentimentos por Kaique? E Matheus, qual será o seu papel nessa história? Uma jornada de autodescoberta, amor e amizade se desenrola entre os corredores da escola. Jean precisa aprender a lidar com seus sentimentos e enfrentar seus medos e parar de agir por impulso. Kaique, por sua vez, precisa lidar com a confusão de ser o centro de uma disputa entre seus amigos. E Matheus, com sua beleza e deboche, até o escritor se pergunta por seu papel nessa história. Simplesmente Amigos é um romance emocionante que explora os desafios da adolescência, a descoberta da sexualidade e a força da amizade. Uma leitura leve e divertida que te fará rir, chorar e torcer pelos personagens.

At fifteen, Amelia Carter lost everything—her family slaughtered, her innocence shattered. A decade later, she returns with a new face, a new name, and a thirst for vengeance. Ruthless and unstoppable, she dismantles the powerful organization that destroyed her life. But when Paul Sanders, a man searching for the girl he once swore to protect, becomes her unexpected ally, secrets from their intertwined past threaten to unravel her carefully built facade. As they uncover a web of betrayal and lies, their shared enemy forces them to confront the darkest truths about their families—and themselves. Revenge burns hot, but will love or justice cool the flames?

Gwendolyn Black had all of her hopes dashed when her family moved to their little hometown. She hoped to keep a low profile or so she thought because she meets this interesting yet mysterious clique with unnatural beauty and charisma called the "Populars" and strange things seem to happen around them. She gets obsessed with revealing their secret thanks to the niggling feeling in her stomach - her instincts never lie - and due to an interesting chain of events, she suspects they are vampires. But then, vampires aren't hot? Or are they? Let's join Gwendolyn on this journey as she fights to uncover their secret? Also, When she finds out what is it they're hiding, would she become prey to them or an ally? Or even their nemesis? Read to find out. ~~~~~~~~~~ "Looking For me?" A deep husky voice echoed from her back and she almost had a heart attack. Where did he come from? As a simple reflex, Gwendolyn turned around and her eyes almost popped out. Here was Duane shirtless and only on jeans. Her eyes caught the trail of sweat that traveled into the prominent V of his abdomen and she gulped. This was sex walking in daylight. "Like what you see?" He snapped her from her thoughts. Gwen glared at him yet went ahead to ask, "H-how did you hear that question? I need to know because I'm sure as hell that you were distracted as I was. Hence, there was no way on earth you could have heard that," Duane chuckled, the kind that sent tremors down her body, "That's your mistake honey, I was listening in class," was his reply as he leaned against the wall, coming too close for her liking. He was invading her senses, his presence was making it too hard to concentrate, "It seems you need to be spanked, you weren't listening in class," He said suggestively. Gwendolyn went red in the face but she would not be fooled by his flirting, which was why she said to him boldly, "I know what you are?" "What I am?" he was clearly amused, "Then tell me then, what do you think I am?" "A vampire,"

Jack Cooper, abandoned and ridiculed for his appearance, survives the harsh streets through sheer willpower. His life takes a dramatic turn when he meets Paul, a master assassin who offers him a chance to gain power and respect. Under Paul’s rigorous and often painful training, Jack transforms into one of the world’s top assassins, mastering the art of assassination and weaponry. Tragedy strikes when Paul is killed by a powerful adversary. Jack, driven by a desire for revenge, meticulously plans and executes his retaliation. However, during the final battle, he is poisoned and succumbs to his injuries. Jack’s story doesn’t end with his death. He awakens in a mysterious new world as Lucas Reed, the third prince of the Reed royal family. Armed with his past life’s skills and experiences, Lucas vows to become invincible and powerful in this new realm. The legend of the Prince Assassin is about to unfold, as Lucas navigates this new world with the determination and cunning of an assassin.

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She wanted to live a normal life like any teenage girl but how normal is normal?? can she truly derive satisfaction in this world??

The Billionaire’s Secret Vow Ethan Cross, a billionaire driven by ambition and haunted by a shadowed past, knows the rules of his world: trust no one, love no one, and always stay in control. His life is built on power, precision, and a vow to protect his empire at all costs. But when a high-stakes business deal takes an unexpected turn, Ethan’s carefully crafted world collides with the passionate and unpredictable Sophia Blake. Sophia is a fiercely independent artist whose life is as vibrant and chaotic as her canvases. Struggling to keep her gallery afloat, she refuses to compromise her integrity—until a chance encounter with Ethan forces her into a decision that could save her career but cost her freedom. Bound by a marriage of convenience, their worlds couldn’t be more different, but neither could deny the magnetic pull between them. What begins as a calculated arrangement quickly becomes a battle of wills, with Sophia challenging Ethan’s cold logic and Ethan awakening desires in Sophia she thought she had long buried. As passion ignites and their walls begin to crumble, the secrets they’ve both kept threaten to destroy everything. Amid rivalries, betrayals, and the shadows of their pasts, Ethan and Sophia must navigate the thin line between obligation and love. Can a vow made in desperation become a promise that lasts forever? Or will their fears keep them from the happiness they never thought they deserved? The Billionaire’s Secret Vow is a story of redemption, passion, and the courage it takes to trust when the stakes are at their highest. It’s about two hearts finding each other in a world that demands everything—and daring to dream of something more.

Charlie thought her days of excitement were behind her—until a bold move with TikTok sensation SloanVibes turned her world upside down. Charlie, a resort owner, has always admired Sloan for his empowering messages and no-holds-barred attitude, but she’s skeptical about his seemingly carefree vibe. When Sloan opens up about wanting to collaborate with fellow TikTokers and learn about different cultures—and mature women—Charlie seizes the opportunity to promote her resort and dive into the world of vlogging and podcasting. But as the excitement builds, so does the doubt. Is Sloan truly interested in her proposal or just looking for something more... casual? When a playful and curious reply lands in her inbox, her heart races. Is this the professional collaboration she envisioned, or will it spiral into something unexpected? From impromptu adventures to the shared joy of simple moments—like cooking together and laughing over playful jokes—Charlie finds herself caught between business and personal connection. But it’s not all easy sailing. With the pressure of her resort’s success on her shoulders, and the undeniable pull of Sloan’s charm, Charlie must navigate her growing feelings while ensuring that her business relationship remains intact. “Whispers of Warmth: Sandy Souls” is a fun, light-hearted romance about taking chances, breaking out of comfort zones, and finding unexpected sparks when the camera turns off. Will Charlie and Sloan turn their playful online chemistry into something real—or will the virtual world stay just that?

It is the Age of Gods. There are 9 recognized Divine Gods who gives power to humanity to combat the sudden advent of the apocalypse called the Demonic Beast Emergence. Human society is now divided into 9 factions corresponding to every one of the 9 Divine Gods. Every living human is expected to receive the acknowledgement of a God and fall under his authority, his faction, receiving divine powers. Every living human is expected to be favored by only one God. But what happens when one day a human arises who was favored by more than one God? What becomes of the order? What becomes of the factions? This is the story of a boy determined to deduce the cause of his father’s death and hunt down the culprits responsible for it. This is the story of an enigma who strives to create a path for himself where there has never been one. This is the story of a maverick who fights against the order of society! This is a story of revenge. This is the story of Paul Arakkis.

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What happens when a two-century-old witch is infuriated? It leads to an unbreakable curse, a multitude of problems, chaos, and eternal life. While some may perceive this as a blessing or a non-issue, the Grade 9 West students at Berkeley Hills High School have a different opinion. This unfortunate class fell victim to the witch's curse due to their constant noise and disruptive behaviour. The curse transformed them into supernaturals, commonly known as "monsters" among humans. However, there's a significant predicament. They must conceal their true identities from their loved ones and evade the attention of authorities. Failure to do so could result in becoming subjects of deranged scientists or meeting a gruesome fate at the hands of the townspeople. Meet Jean Hathaway, the protagonist (MC), and her classmates as they embark on a journey into a world where humans are deemed feeble, power reigns supreme, and darkness pervades every corner. Will Jean and her classmates find their way through this treacherous new reality? Or will they succumb to the allure of the darkness?

A young girl finds herself, stuck in a cycle of violence. Slowly losing her mind for what she thought was love. This is an awareness of Domestic Violence, power and control, and the destruction of one self. “Do not look in his eyes for answers. Do not look to him for kindness. Don’t hold your eyes down when he tells you you’re dirt. Look up. Look for women. Listen to what they tell you. Block your ears to his poison. Let women’s love show you the way out and then never look at him again. See your future clearly. It will be bright and clear and you will shine in it.” (Jean Hatchet – Survivor of Male Violence)

Having led to a common life, Jean didn't anticipate his life taking a different turn in the long run. This came to pass the moment he relocated to the city with his mom. While in their new residence in the city, Jean comes in contact with strange encounters that raise multiple questions in his head. This includes a sudden change of his mom's behaviour that don't look normal from his perspective. When turning seventeen, he accidentally finds himself in the hands of his unknown foes. This incident results into him ending up in the hands of a stranger in a land full of super-powered individuals and creatures. When his foes realize that he had mysteriously awakened his powers, they increase their efforts of haunting him together with his family. This ends up giving Jean a good reason to strive to grow stronger, in order for him to protect his family and himself. On his journey of growing stronger, he encounters multiple huddles and challenges that were set both by his foes and friends but strives to overcome them, for him to achieve his main goal of becoming stronger. Apart from the challenges and the huddles that he faces, he also reaps some rewards in this excruciating journey. ....IT'S ADDICTIVE #TFB

After living in hellish prison for 16 years, you're finally rescued. But what do you do when you soon realize that there is now a thread, a connection to the warden you've escaped from? BLURB: He could clearly see the way the water droplets ran down her back. The brown curls, almost black due to being wet, stuck to it, gave such an alluring contrast to her skin that seemed to glow in the moonlight. She turned, causing her ample breast to come into view. A single droplet hung precariously from a pebbled nipple. Was his eyesight always this sharp? It appeared like a pearl, begging to be licked away. He groaned as he could almost taste the cool freshness on his tongue before it was replaced with the heat of her flushed skin. Unzipping his jeans caused his member spring forth, drenched in the constant precum that flowed. Just the thought of sucking on her breast made him groan in frustrated desperation. He buried his face between the fleshly orbs. Biting and licking, he was pleased to see his marks on her skin. A fierce desire to possess came over him and even his wolf growled at the feeling. How is it that she smells even better that the soap she just used? Other Omegas used the same kind, yet their smell would cause his stomach to feel upset. Inhaling again, he pinning her against a tree. The same tree he was hiding behind before. Lifting her up, he devoured her lips while wrapping her long legs around his waist. Slightly bending his knees, he entered her in one deep thrust. She was hot and tight. So tight that if it wasn't for her juices, he wouldn't be able to move. Gripping himself tighter, his imagination became wild. Just thinking about her breathy moans or her screams of pleasure caused a shudder to pass through him as he came into the tissue he had thoughtfully grabbed. Why, why not just take what he so obviously wants? What's stopping him? If it were anyone else, he would have slacked his lust, had some fun, and moved on. The fact that this question ran through his mind without an answer was the reason for his pain.