The Thirst Always Wins

Kael Valen’s life had always been defined by his ego, but everything changed the moment he met Serena Winters—a woman whose strength came not from a sense of superiority but from the scars of her past. She had learned to protect herself through hardship, a survivor of battles fought in silence, with a singular focus on achieving her dreams. They were worlds apart. His ambitions consumed him, and he rarely considered the feelings of others; she was a strong-minded woman who valued resilience over pride and self-reliance over dependence. Their lifestyles, ways of communicating, and understanding of love were at odds. He saw love as something to possess and control, while she saw it as a partnership, an exchange of mutual respect and growth. Could they bridge this gap, or would their differences be too great to overcome? Would their love evolve into something that transcends their pasts, or would it fall apart, a casualty of their contrasting views on life and love? Ultimately, their fates were uncertain, but one thing was clear: love, if ever meant to be, would demand transformation from both. Whether they ended up together or apart, they would never be the same again.

[Ding! You've gained 1 million views! The city’s most beloved heroine has fallen for your mysterious charms!] [Miss Mercury is obsessed with your streams. She’s on her way to meet you!] [Heroic factions are closing in on your location, but the Mindbender Heroine is aiding your escape!] [Ding! 10,000 views! You've gained 5,000 Credits and unlocked Stealth Mode (Tier 1)] [Ding! 1 million views! Rope Girl has noticed your mysterious charm and can't get you out of her mind!] [Ding! You’ve saved the city’s lower districts while taking down three corporate-backed heroes. Lady Fortress is secretly watching your stream, intrigued.] In Metro City, where huge corporations and flashy superheroes rule the skyline, everyday people are just bystanders in the ongoing battles between heroes and villains. At the center of this chaotic city is Scott McQueen, an average guy with one big dream: becoming a cool, shadowy antihero. Scott fantasizes about scaring off criminals while serving justice from the shadows. But there’s a catch—this world is full of flashy, attention-grabbing superheroes who hog all the spotlight. One night, everything changes for Scott. He stumbles upon the Harem Streamer System, a strange, almost-living program that offers him a shot at fame. With this system, Scott can live-stream his nightly antihero activities, gaining views and donations from fans all over the world. The catch? The more viewers he gets, the more heroines fall for him. Plus, with the growing fanbase, he earns rewards like money and powerful gear, boosting his chances of becoming the hero he’s always wanted to be! “Bahaha! The whole world is going to bow to me very soon!” He's not only wanted by the Hero Agency. He's not only wanted by mega-corporations. He's not only wanted by enemies he's destroyed. He's also wanted by superheroines!

Reeling from the shame, anger, embarrassment of his break up with the love of his life publicly, Kieran White had gotten involved with a common waitress at the pub he visited. They had hit it off and soon had a one night stand that led to them signing a contract marriage of five years so Kieran could head his family's business. What Edwina Hall had thought was a dream come true soon came shattering with a reality so blindly forced into her face when her husband asked her to sign the divorce papers he presented to her. Devastated, she had signed the papers and had left her cold-hearted ex-husband alone only to realize that she was pregnant with his son. Five years later, the duo crossed part in the most unlikely places and this time, the tables had turned as Kieran would do anything to get Edwina to notice him and most importantly, be with him again. Would Edwina continue to feign indifference to the man who had her heart and the father of her son or would she ignore him and move on with someone else?

"I came to reclaim this," she said as she pointed to his heart. "It has been a while, have you forgotten me, Orig? Or let me say, my husband, Governor Orig," She whispered as she placed her hand on his chest. Her breath was close to his lips, as if challenging him to resist the urge to throw her onto the bed and teach her a lesson until sunrise. Her hips swayed as she got closer to him, and he couldn't take his eyes off her. Her presence was powerful. He pulled her until she was pressed against his chest. Her fingers finally managed to touch him, and she felt the heat of his body. 'Damn it, are you joking? Your image is still engraved in my mind and heart for those four years, seven months, and five days and...' When he didn’t respond to her words, she decided to speak with her lips, for a few moments. Everyone watched in silence, even he was surprised by her boldness. "No, my dear Taya, it is you who will regret this." Can Taya win back her husband? Will he free himself from the control of his stepmother, confess his feelings for his wife, and correct the mistakes of his past? Read on to discover the secrets between the flames of their love...

Katsuhira Kazuomi had always hated the idea of coincidences. Sometimes, they work in his favor, but most of the time, they make him miserable. Entering middle school, Kazuomi refused to give in to his misfortunes through effort. Of course, this ended in tragedy. Still, while Kazuomi is sick of these unlucky coincidences ruining his plans, he never blames anything on another person. Now, Kazuomi is just your average high schooler. Wanting to spend an eventful and enjoyable high school life, he puts all forms of pressure off his shoulders going forward. What could this entail for his journey as he continues to forge his previous relationships while forming new ones?

Lock city, a city located in Advran beaming with the occasional splashes of blood in homes for decades and the culprits never found. Bonnie, Luis and Leah, an unlikely trio have noticed the crimes have a certain pattern, leading them to the belief that the culprits have a connection. A sinister play is at hand and they don't know how long it will be, for the entire country to fully be drenched in blood of its own people. Bonnie and Luis have to work through this while navigating feelings and secrets that have been kept under wrap for years, maybe this is a chance for the pair to finally open up.

Lu Yan woke up suddenly in the operating room. For a minute she did'nt know what was happening. Her head started hurting so much as she regained her memory that she had lost in an accident eight months ago. she knew what was happening. He betrayed her. she touched her stomach. but there was nothing. Her unborn kids were killed. she remembered begging him before the operation not to do this as they were also his kids. Even lf she had loved him when she had no memory of who she was, it still hurts. something was weighing down her heart. Her heart hurts so badly. She didnt protect them. They were gone, her kids killed by their on father. She got down from the bed and walked towards the window, her whole body shivering uncontrolably. Her eyes were so dark as she looked outside at the blazing sun. She didint blink her eyes. Her dark eyes blazed with fire as she vowed for revenge. How powerful that man is she will bring him down along with his empire and his women for whom he used her and her kids as a pawn. Her thirst for revenge went far beyond her grief. If the world is so dark then she will not search anymore for that little light she always hoped for. Su Sixuan you wait for me..... But what she didnt expect was that their would be a man that can again bring light to her world.

Hello! I am Lucian, or in this life Kenneth Des Velezerk.  I was a normal university-going student in my previous life and I was having the time of my life. I had a beautiful girlfriend, good grades, and an easy side job that made me decent money and I could care for my family. Everything was great. But, I was too much of a party animal. And, I think I probably died from alcohol poisoning, because drinking alcohol with my friends is the last memory of my previous life that I have. But, god gifted me with a second life. That too as the youngest son of the only grand duke of the kingdom. I took over Kenneth's body at the same age when I died, 21.  Being the youngest with 3 elder brothers is a blessing. I get all the fun and no responsibilities. Or so I thought. If I hadn't read the novel, I for sure would have enjoyed my life. But with a crown prince who is a ticking time bomb, I can't help but worry for my family.  My brother, chasing after the female lead, will challenge the crown prince and soon get framed for treason in a well-thought-through plan curated by the crown prince.  If I want to live, I must keep my brother away from the crown prince and the female lead. But... unexpected twists keep catching me off guard.... Why is the crown prince in love with me ?!

"Please, just let me grow up!" ___________ Mariella Schauer is someone who hates baby in general. But one day, she's suddenly bound to an unknown system. [Greetings, host! You're now bound to Baby Supremacy System!] Mariella: Ahhh! Screw you and your baby supremacy!! Mariella is now forced to become babies in various worlds, help those poor babies to change their fates and create a baby supremacy era in those worlds! Becoming a baby tyrant– [Your mission is to kidnap a hot daddy & receive his recognition.] A certain hot duke: Your majesty, can I not be your dad? Riel: Pfff. You wanna be my mom, then? Becoming a baby zombie– [Your mission is to become the zombie emperor & make zombies get along with humans] Zombies & humans: You have to die for our sake! Riel: *waving around her frying pan, smashing zombies & threatening humans* This is all for your sake, peeps! Becoming a baby cultivator– [Your mission is to swindle immortals to join your sect.] Immortals: Such a weak sect master! Riel: Come, come, let me show you how 'weak' this sect master is! *Sucks a pacifier intensely* A certain pitiful man with the same fate as Riel: How come I always run into her in every world?! Follow Mariella to discover the system's true goal and watch Mariella desperate attempts to go back to her original world. PS: if you're really invested in one of the arcs (world settings), let the author know and if many are interested, the author can make a separate book (novel) related to that chosen arc (longer content, more details, more power building, exploration, etc) There will be 3 arcs and each arcs have around 50-100 chapters, can be more or less than predicted.

Have you ever wondered what runs in straight pretty boys' minds? Girls, soccer, jocks, buddys, money, cars, watches, fashion, skin care, nightouts, traumas, loyalty, cheating, alcohol, laughter, magazines, guitar, piano, press, daddy's business, credit card, ranks, coffee, strict diet, veggies, gym, workout. Some are 'YES' some are 'MAYBE'. But boys? Awww damn~~

[WARNING: THIS STORY CONTAINS MATURE CONTENTS!!!] “Princess, I love you. With all my heart. With all my life. More than life itself. I’m so glad that I found you. Remember princess, I love you.. till my last dying breath, till the day I die.” – Rai. “That’s right, baby girl. You. Are. Mine! Ever since the day you were born, you are mine! God created you for me and no one else! Remember that, baby girl.” – Damian. Meet Katarina, a cheerful, free-spirited woman with a dark past whose fate brought her to two best friends - Damian, the charming, easy-going one, and Rai, the calm, gentle one. Her prince charming and her knight in shining armor, each with secrets of their own. Different yet similar in their own way, best friends nonetheless. Both loving her, both wanting her. Would she be able to choose between the two of them? Who would be her greatest love, and her worst heartbreak? Would any of them be her always? Her forever? What would happen when their demons started to haunt them again? Could she be the strength of someone else despite all her traumas? Could their love survive those many obstacles and tragedies? Could love really conquer all? Would they finally be able to have their ‘happily ever after’? Find it out in this love-triangle story. Note: The story will start off as something like teenage-romance, but it will turn darker with traumatic events. Please be mindful of Kat's mental state and her Bipolar Disorder when you read her becoming indecisive and weak.. I hope you enjoy this story.. Please leave comments and reviews so I know how to improve! Pls follow my IG: @littleangelicdevil for character drawings. Thank you so much! Cover by: @Gisel.arts Love ~ Little Angelic Devil

I was instructed to not tell him.... I don't understand why he isn't allowed to know. He has every right to know. I unfortunately have to listen to my father and Dumbledore on the matter. My name is Iris Elizabeth Snape and this is how Harry finds out he has a sister.

Newly published book now on amazon! look up the merger and follow the tail of Phase daughter Genesis as she navigates her way through adventuring and school life. Search for The Merger now on amazon! Reuploading Always A Whisper with all new details, and all new scenes. please enjoy to your hearts content! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ A collection of stories told from different points of view that follow the whisper family and all known associates. It starts off with Phase, one of the youngest of all his siblings before the stories switches over to one of his kids or maybe even one of his siblings. There will be action, adventure, smut, comedy, and of course hatred and betrayal. Each character although will have similarities will be their own person and not all of them will get along all the time. The stories offer so much so stick around and fall in love a little. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Side note: by no means do I own the photo nor do I know it's creator. I would give credit where credit is due but until I am able to create a suitable replacement that is the best photo to use. So please do not mistake it for my work because it is not. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Another side note is that this is a series, and other stories will consist of different point of views. Some will be origin stories as to how they are connected to phase and his crazy world, while others will be stories the characters themselves are already getting involved in. But one thing to note is that they will all be connected to one another and will be expanding what's possible. Expect the unexpected and parental guidance is strongly advised. the term anything will happen is not to be taken lightly as things such as rape and incest is possible. you have been warned.

NOTE: THIS STORY MAY CONTAIN SOME VIOLENCE AND MATURED CONTENTS. what do I do ! I can't just leave! am carrying his child! Emily pounderd on weather what she was doing was the right thing, at first it was a simple one night stand, but now there were married and expecting a child, but he already had a child for another woman. I don't like her, Lisa only like mommy Emily, the little girl cried, as Emily told her she would be leaving the house. Lisa was the first child of" Martin Michelson", an handsome billionaire she had slept with in other to get pregnant, but not to trap him or something, she just wanted a child and she felt Maybe his genes were good. and now that story has turned to this, " Emily Santiago, daughter of a wealthy actress, who intentionally tricked and got pregnant for Mr Martin Michelson, how wants to take over the property. and the worst part was that Martin din't even believe her. to him she was just a bitch he had a one night stand with. four years later he had a change of heart and desperately wanted her back, but she was no long the Emily he once knew. his family hated him for what he did to Emily, his first daughter, " Lisa ", hated him most, and all he wanted to do was patch things up. but how do you find someone who doesn't want to be found!

when Rena a high school girl discovers she has been crushing on her family friend and must eventually come to light her feelings before he eventually falls for another girl even though it may end their friendship would he accept her or would she open up to him? Join me in this quest for love, acceptance, betrayal and a love triangle.

is my ability really not a system?

** THERE ARE SOME MISTAKES WITH THE TRANSLATION AND OUR TWO PROTAGNISTS ARE BOTH GIRLS . THIS IS A GL NOVEL. ** The cold and sinister* Yan Jue, the tsundere dog, has passed through the book and transformed into a fox demon in a book about cultivating demons and eliminating demons. In the book, she is a cannon fodder villain who needs to madly charm the male protagonist and absorb his Yang Yuan in order to improve her cultivation. The heroine of this book is Qi Xianqing, the elder sister of the Zhenhuo Sect who has killed countless demons and is not close to the mortal world. Yan Jue knew very well the consequences of fighting for a man with the heroine. The final outcome was that she was pierced through the chest by the cold heroine Qi Xianqing with a sword, and her heart was cut out and used as a precious material for Shuiyun Sect's alchemy. She seems to have been set up to train the male and female protagonists, and has not survived Chapter 10. Yan Jue then made a careful plan: in the early stage, she would gain experience by the heroine's side, and then go down the mountain to escape when she was almost done practicing. However, Yan Jue soon discovered that the heroine Qi Xianqing's physique was a rare fairy body, and her blood had a fatal attraction to monsters. Every time Yan Jue saw Qi Xianqing, she couldn't help but feel weak in her legs and wanted to hold her and sniff her hard. Later, Yan Jue finally got ready to go down the mountain, but saw the cold and aloof senior sister walking towards her. Yan Jue subconsciously felt her legs go weak and was hugged by Qi Xianqing. Qi Xianqing rubbed her accidentally exposed fox ears and asked softly, "Don't leave, okay?" - Unfortunately, Yan Jue looked like a human during the day, but turned into a fox demon at night. One time she took a walk at night and met her senior sister Qi Xianqing who was practicing swordplay by the Lingtan. Yan Jue looked at Qi Xianqing, who had a frosty face, and the hair on her body was about to explode. sHe turned around and was about to jump away. Qi Xianqing suddenly squatted down, holding a bone that he didn't know where it came from, with a smile in her eyes: "Come here." Who would have thought that in the eyes of outsiders, the senior sister who is not stained with smoke and dust is like an immortal, her favorite thing is Furry, when the moonlight is like water at night, he will sit by the spiritual pool and chat with a fox. Yan Jue unknowingly discovered many secrets of Qi Xianqing. During the day, Qi Xianqing and the male protagonist were in and out of each other, and they were the couple of the gods that everyone in the sect envied. At night, Qi Xianqing touched Yan Jue's head with a tired expression: "He (the male protagonist) and I were just acquaintances, and I don't know why he kept pestering me." "..." During the day, Qi Xianqing led the sect to dig. The lair of a thousand-year-old pangolin spirit looks at the litter of cubs it left behind with a look of indifference. At night, Qi Xianqing hugged the little fox Yan Jue and murmured: "You shouldn't dig a nest. It takes three years for the pangolin spirit to make a new nest. Its children are so cute, I'm afraid they will starve and freeze." "..." - Qi Xianqing has regarded slaying demons as his life rule. Thousands of monsters died in Qi Xianqing's hands, but she only knew that she had never been soft-hearted. But Qi Xianqing didn't expect that she would fall into the hands of a demon. Qi Xianqing once despised the king who was confused by the fox. But she didn't expect that when it was her turn, she just wanted to immerse herself in the gentle land, pamper her and love her well. Even if he is willing to go to hell for her.

Tara couldn’t believe her bad luck. Out of all the people looking for a roommate, she ended up with her boss, Selena. Selena—known for her sharp wit, enchanting looks, and a rumored history with a few past coworkers—had a reputation as the office “temptress.” Watching Selena move with that effortless allure, Tara silently vowed to keep a safe, respectful distance. But on the very first night of living together, that same untouchable boss ended up sleepwalking… right into Tara’s room, wrapping herself around her with surprising softness and refusing to let go, nestled into Tara’s chest as if it were the most natural thing in the world. Keeping her calm, Tara gingerly extricated herself, stepped onto the balcony, and drank a full glass of ice water—despite the frigid winter temperatures. “She’s straight. You’re just roommates. Don’t even think about catching feelings,” Tara told herself, hoping her resolve would hold. But Selena seemed determined to ignore any “distance.” After dodging yet another one of Selena’s friendly but borderline flirtatious invitations, Tara found herself cornered in the underground parking lot after work. Under the dim lights, Selena’s eyes sparkled with a hint of red at the corners. “Are you like everyone else? Do you hate me?” she asked, her voice tinged with unexpected hurt, a stubbornness that was oddly… sweet. The usual polite words Tara had on hand somehow lodged in her throat. Flustered, she stammered, “No… I’m just scared I might fall for you.” Selena had a secret: she was totally smitten with the company’s new intern. There was something about Tara’s quiet warmth and that little spark of defiance that pulled Selena in. So much so, that Selena willingly traded her comfortable apartment for a cramped 700-square-foot rental—just to be closer to her crush. She even went out of her way to “accidentally” create situations that would draw them together. But her darling intern remained unmoved, cool and reserved, her demeanor bordering on chilly. When a close friend pointed out that no one wants to room with their boss, saying, “Living with your boss just feels like working overtime every night,” Selena pouted but couldn’t deny it. Resting her head against Tara’s shoulder, Selena couldn’t help but think, Too true… I do have her working ‘overtime’ every night.

Lee Min-ho, a man driven by the sole desire to surpass his brother and to completely crush him in any way using any method if necessary. In one of those days where he ended up losing against his brother something happened an awakening of a third ability. A grin slowly creeps up on Min-ho's face "Let's see who has the last laugh now my dear brother"

"Sister, just give up. The Harrell Family will never acknowledge a child born to a mute." The young woman with half-exposed shoulders locked her out of the house. She was considered the young mistress of the Harrell Family, yet her life had become a laughingstock. Her inability to speak led to the Harrell Family losing face. Leo Harrell never once acknowledged her as his wife, but instead, he placed the Mediated Agreement on her bedside every day. With a check worth ten million... signing the agreement meant she could gain her freedom. When they met again, he cornered her with a child in tow: "Isabelle Cloud, do you think I still have a chance?"

When I entered the palace, I was only fourteen years old. My uncle asked me if I wanted to be the new emperor’s concubine. "Who is the new emperor?" I looked at him, a little curious. The uncle smiled kindly and said, "The new emperor is naturally the former prince." "Prince?" I opened my eyes wide and nodded: "Then do it." So I moved into Bailu Terrace and became a concubine.

The daughter of two poor farmers, beautiful Li Xiao Niang is given a once in a life time opportunity to become the Crown Prince's bride, but when she gets married to the Prince, she finds that life in the Palace is not at all like she imagined and she is sorely under prepared for the difficulties ahead of her. Will she come out victorious or will she lose to the enemies hiding behind the shadows?

The story begins with Prince Nathaniel, a fearless warrior and heir to his kingdom, leading a campaign against the vampire covens that threaten his lands. During a climactic battle, Nathaniel confronts Lilith, the ancient and powerful Vampire Queen, believing her defeat will ensure peace. However, Lilith outmaneuvers Nathaniel, ensnaring him in a deadly trap. Rather than killing him, Lilith subjects Nathaniel to an ancient curse, transforming him into a woman named Natalia. Bound by the curse, Natalia is taken back to Lilith’s castle as her servant, torn between the remnants of her former identity and her new, altered form. At first, Natalia’s sole goal is to escape her captor and regain her former self, but her body betrays her with strange new desires and powers she cannot understand. Natalia is introduced to the world of vampire politics, witnessing the depravity and grandeur of Lilith’s court. She struggles with her changing identity, hating the sensuality of her new form while being reluctantly drawn to Lilith's commanding presence. Lilith begins to manipulate Natalia emotionally and physically, pulling her deeper into her web of control. Despite her hatred for the vampire queen, Natalia cannot deny the pull between them.

Just when Xu Mang decided to put in effort, God graced him with His presence. But then, Xu Mang made a huge blunder, and God was chased away. From then on, Xu Mang decided to just be a dead fish. “Ugh…” “Actually, being a dead fish isn’t bad either.” “Because even lying down, I can still win.”