Quest For A Heart

Tom Zaxton, a college student, witnesses a UFO hovering over his town during class. The UFO unleashes a laser beam, obliterating buildings. A global message declares, "ALIEN INVASION HAS BEGUN ON EARTH..." How will Tom save his friends and family? How will humanity survive? Why have the aliens arrived? Can we save our planet, and what is their motive? Can Tom become the X-factor for humanity in this calamity against aliens? It's the beginning of a catastrophic event for humanity!!!

The past week had felt like a lifetime of dodging my own feelings. As I sat at the head of the table, I felt the dam about to break, then the door swung open, and my heart lurched. Chris stood there, a storm cloud personified. His expression was unreadable, but one thing was clear: he wasn't smiling. My staffs exchanged glances, their gazes then focusing on me. "Eve," Chris's voice was low. "We need to talk." The room went silent, thick with nervous energy. The unspoken question hung in the air. "Chris," I said, my voice calm despite my pounding heart, "can this wait? We're in the middle of an important meeting." I wanted him to leave, to deal with this later, on my terms. "No, it can't," he said, stepping into the room. His anger simmered beneath the surface, but there was a visible vulnerability that made my own heart ache. "Please excuse us," I told my staffs, who hurriedly packed and left us alone. "You just left. You left after that night with just empty words on a piece of paper and then went out of the country for a whole week, Eve. A whole week." I was surprised to see him so vulnerable, so angry. It was the first time. It was obvious he was hurt, and I knew I was wrong. He stalked towards me, like a predator, and as he got closer, the anger seemed to flicker, replaced by a different intensity. He stopped in front of me, and then, without warning, his arms wrapped around me, pulling me into a tight, desperate embrace. My breath hitched. I went stiff for a moment, surprised by the contact. Then, almost instantly, my arms went around him, clinging to his strong frame. A mix of emotions flooded me: surprise, relief, and an overwhelming need to simply hold him. I breathed in his familiar scent, a comforting aroma that had been haunting my senses for the last week. He held me tightly, as if afraid I'd vanish if he let go, and I didn't resist. I had dreamed of this. He pulled back, his hands on my shoulders, his gaze searching mine with an intensity that made my heart flutter. The anger lingered, but it was mixed with something else. Something softer. "I missed you terribly," he whispered, the words barely audible, but they resonated through me. ------ Eve, a fashion powerhouse ruling the world's runways, needs a fake boyfriend and fast, to appease her matchmaking mother.   Christopher, a charming, secretive, and dangerously attractive heir to the biggest conglomerate in the country. needs a distraction from his father's unwanted marriage plans. Their solution? A temporary romance brokered through a "rent-a-partner" app. What starts as a mutually beneficial arrangement quickly evolves into a sizzling romance, throw in a jealous childhood crush, a clash of powerful families, and a whirlwind of hilarious misunderstandings, and you've got a recipe for a romance that's as unexpected as it is unforgettable. Will their carefully constructed facade withstand the pressure, or will their fake relationship crumble under the weight of their undeniable, and quite unexpected, love?

Zina gave everything—her heart, her trust, and two years of her life—to the mate who betrayed her. Pregnant and shattered, she cast him out of her life, vowing never to let him hurt her again. Years later, Zina has rebuilt herself, rising as a respected doctor in her pack. But her quiet life unravels when she discovers a hidden power within her—one that marks her as more than just an ordinary wolf. Just as she begins to embrace her new identity, Xaden, the mate who broke her, returns—begging for forgiveness and a second chance. To make matters worse, Zina finds herself fated to not one but two mates, pulling her into a dangerous web of love, deceit, and power struggles. With old wounds reopening and new threats emerging, Zina must decide whether to risk her heart again—or protect herself and the child she swore to keep safe.

Celeste Everhart (18) never expected a second chance—to reclaim her voice, and her fate, and uncover the truths that remained buried in her first life. Once an unwanted heiress sacrificed to the secretive and ruthless Brightwell family, Celeste forced herself to become something she could never imagined herself to be. A shark. Celeste saw a glimpse of what was hidden in the shadows at night and had failed to take her place in the Brightwell family. Or rather they had failed her. With the weight of her past life’s memories, Celeste knows what she would do differently… or so she believes. Yet, the more she navigates through these familiar yet treacherous waters, the more she discovers just how little she truly understands. And in this life, three men from her past emerge in ways she could never have foreseen: Avond Brightwell (28) the man she once loved so deeply that he became her voice and her world. But as hidden layers reveal themselves, Celeste begins to wonder—was Avond the man she thought he was? Or is he something far more dangerous? Tiel Brightwell (22) the one who once despised her, mocked her silence, and later fathered her only child. Now, he seems capable of kindness and perhaps even love, but Celeste can’t forget the pain he caused. Will she forgive him, or will she let go of who she was to destroy him? Even when he had not committed the crimes he committed in the past? Gen Callisto (23) the shadow from her sister’s stories, is a self-made millionaire with a tragedy looming in his future. Drawn to him in unexpected ways, Celeste must decide if she can save him from the darkness, or let him perish with the rest. As Celeste battles between love, loyalty, and the desire for vengeance, she faces a final question: will she remain the person she was before and let her new life take its course? Or will she let the hurt of her past turn her heart cold? After all, what better vengeance than to come back with the heart of a shark? -------- Disclaimer: The story begins with Celeste's first life— so please stay tuned because it will be worth it!

Olivia Benedict is a girl who had always been critized for her boyish behaviour,one day she had enough and decided to attend highschool as a boy She then becomes a detective and solves mysteries,who knew I side those mysteries she would encounter a demon called the phantom killer Not only was he a demon,he killed people every night,and now his target was her,things just get worse and worse for olivia

Loving at a young age and wanting the same guy at an older age is not pathetic! Sonia uses Jason to get Siju, her first love. Will her feelings eventually change or will she still find love where she has always seen it?

In a world where true humanity has vanished, a doll by the name Riona, created with feelings, longs for her own life after years of being passed from child to child. Her desperate wish to become human is granted by an enigmatic entity, thrusting her into a cruel and corrupt reality. As Riona navigates this harsh world, she clings to the hope of finding and spreading the lost essence of true humanity. This tale explores whether innocence can survive and shine in a world where humans rarely act like humans.

The Elemental Witch, reduced to just a witch hat who has forgotten its memories, had been trapped in the ruins for centuries until it encountered Kailey, finally gaining freedom. Kailey, who had ventured into the ruins in search of a cure, thought she had found one. However, it turns out to be a cursed tome, leaving Kailey incapacitated. As a result, the dormant second soul from previous hijinks in the ruin arises to take over her body. After leaving the ruins, the second soul, Aleshia, renames the witch hat to Lucia. During Lucia's excitement over her christening, Aleshia separates from Lucia, leaving Lucia alone. But soon after, the leader of the Green Wolf clan appeared.

Nate Anderson is a 15 year old boy who was orphaned at the age of 7 has lived a relatively normal life that changes however when one night he stumbles across a bloody and beaten man who tells Nate that he needs to stop the demon Lucius. Now, with his life turned upside down, Nate and his friends have only a year to get stronger and beat Lucius. but he soon realises that the world is much bigger than he could ever believe as he begins to uncover the true mystery of his worlds origins.

Alex, a high school student with poor grades and an all-consuming love for video games, gets trapped inside a newly released game called Jungle Quest. His disappearance baffles everyone except his determined sister, Natasha. Desperate to save her brother, Natasha takes a job at NeoGaming Corp, the company behind Jungle Quest. As she navigates the corporate world, she uncovers a horrifying secret: a bug in the game traps players inside until they die. Armed with evidence, she confronts Alison, the company's CEO, and strikes a deal to keep the bug a secret in exchange for Alison’s help to save her brother. With NeoGaming Corp teetering on the brink of bankruptcy, Alison agrees. Natasha learns that the only way to rescue Alex is to venture into the perilous game world herself. Alison, knowing the future of his company hangs in the balance, joins her on this dangerous quest. Together, they must navigate the treacherous jungle, solve intricate puzzles, and battle deadly foes, all while racing against time to save Alex and bring him back to reality. In this high-stakes adventure, Natasha and Alison discover that the game’s true challenge is not just survival, but the strength of their resolve and the courage to face their deepest fears. Will Natasha and Alison succeed in rescuing Alex and saving NeoGaming Corp, or will they become permanent captives of Jungle Quest? Dive into this thrilling novel where the lines between reality and virtual reality blur, and the only way out is through.

As all kids do, Hera wanted to be an explorer. Sadly when she turned 18 she discovered that her stats and lack of skills made her fail the requirements to become one, and she went to work on a bookstore. That should have been the end of her story. But when she wins a lottery to have her level up she discovers a hidden skill and a rare one at that. The system gave her dream back, and this time she is not letting it go. ############################## The story is about a world where game-like systems are the norm, Everyone has a level, status and even skills are a common thing. If your stats are good you can even become an explorer, someone that ventures inside a place called MAZE, a dungeon of sorts filled with monsters creatures and things that the regular world is missing such as magic. The story follows Hera, a woman who wanted to be an explorer but her status were too low to become one. One day she wins a raffle that allows her to level up for the first time giving her the chance to achieve her childhood dream. It's more about how things work and what you can do with them than about power or revenge. The rhythm might be a bit slow for some but that is the idea. I want to give sort of a slice of life feeling to most of it. ###############################

Jun, junto a sus amigos, se dirigen a una tienda de segunda mano para ver que podrian comprar, consiguiendo un reloj sin saber que este le cambiaria la vida por completo, cambiando a Jun y a sus amigos.

When he opened his eyes, Aspa Pandawa realized he was in a village plantation. At that moment he immediately realized that he was sent to another world, right after he came home from the office. Meanwhile, there is a native young man named Randa Askelad. He has a hidden dream to become a hero. Their meeting has begun a long story in a fantasy world full of adventure. All the characters—the adventurers will go on their adventures with various different goals.

In a world where vampires and humans coexist in a fragile balance, Larissa, a struggling young woman, finds herself working as a personal servant in the grand estate of an enigmatic vampire. what begins as a mere employment soon turns into something far more dangerous when she catches the attention of Raphael - A dark haired narcissistic vampire with a possessive nature and a past shrouded in mystery. At first, he treats her as nothing more than a passing amusement, teasing her with his bold remarks and unsettling presence. But as time passes, he begins to crave her company in ways he cannot explain. Meanwhile, Larissa, despite her initial fear, she finds herself drawn to him, unable to resist the pull of his dangerous allure. However, their growing connection awakens something. Binding their fates in an ancient ritual that neither of them saw coming. When Larissa discovers some things about herself that would get her into danger, Raphael becomes both her greatest danger and her only salvation. yet just as she begins to trust him, she overhears him deny his feelings for her. Heartbroken, she vanishes into the night, leaving him to realize- tol late - that he is bound to her in more ways than one. Now, as the dark forces close in and the bond between them pulls at his very soul, Raphael must decide. Will he embrace the love he never believed himself capable of, or wil his own pride doom them both?

Rhea thought she was helping her sister by sacrificing her own freedom but she was proven wrong . she was brutally killed by her own sister and she wished she was never born. An opportunity was given to her to live again but in Isabelle's body and on one condition, GET REVENGE for Isabelle. How will Rhea execute her plans; Isabelle also thought her world was perfect until her fiance left her in their engagement day and her sister killed her. she got an opportunity to reincarnate but in Rhea's body. how will she get revenge for Rhea.

Meet Kieran, a 12-year-old street urchin with a secret - dark powers and even darker dreams. Haunted by the memory of his sister Sara's tragic death at the hands of a noble, Kieran is determined to change the world's power balance. When he stumbles upon Wells' mysterious grimoire, Kieran forms an unexpected bond with an ancient entity, but at a dangerous cost - his life force. Juggling life as an assassin in the shadows, he eventually earns a spot at the prestigious Academy. Using clever tricks to hide his true abilities, Kieran embarks on a mission to shift societal power dynamics, all while burying the darkness that lurks within him.

Copyright 2023 (Webnovel Version) by HETEROhybrid All Rights Reserved. This is a work of fiction. The following details in this story was based on the author's discretion about names, places, and events. Any resemblance to actual people or settings were just purely coincidence. The plot itself should not be associated with any forms of duplication by any means through electronic or mechanical methods without the author's prior approval to do so. Disclaimer also that Slam Dunk series belongs to Mr. Takehiko Inoue.

Dean Rayden's character, Kindergarten Teacher known as Dream by his students, works as a teacher to help him feel better about his past. Romano Carter, the father of his pupil, Ayan, was someone he encountered daily. As they kept running into each other, they could feel their hearts triumphing over their minds. When Dean learns the truth about his donor and their families, what will happen? What would happen to his new, blossoming love because the scent got him inspirited and made him forget his negativity? Will their hearts actually beat in unison? When will they utter the words "My heart beats for you"?

Bordeaux, France 2030. An angel as been awaken. He now walks among human. Who Called him? On what purpose? And why the hell is he attracted to those humans. He will understand soon... But surely it will be a bloody path.

The story of a world divided into 4 section of classes. The boy born in the weakest of section trying to escape from its situation. This changes for him when he got sold to a mage who wants to break the cycle of death and achieve immortality. Things like zombies dragons draculas are common sightings here. The world of Pendoria awaits you

A short children's story series about the adventures of a set of twins and their buddy monkey as they sail through life in their happy village full of magical mangoes.

Raka, seorang gamer yang bosan dengan permainan modern, tanpa sengaja menemukan game lama bernama Eternal Legends Online, yang seharusnya sudah ditutup lima tahun lalu. Penasaran, ia menginstal game tersebut dan mencoba masuk. Namun, yang terjadi justru di luar dugaan—ia tidak bisa keluar. Terperangkap di dalam dunia virtual bernama Gilded Realm, Raka segera menyadari bahwa ia bukan pemain biasa. Karakternya memiliki status tak terbatas dan tidak bisa mati. Saat mencoba mencari jalan keluar, ia menemukan sebuah surat misterius yang mengarahkannya pada Quest Terakhir, misi tersembunyi yang belum pernah diselesaikan oleh siapa pun. Seiring perjalanannya, Raka mulai menemukan keanehan dalam game ini—NPC yang memiliki kesadaran sendiri, pemain lain yang menghilang tanpa jejak, serta kode rahasia yang mengarah pada pencipta game. Semakin dalam ia menjelajah, semakin jelas bahwa Eternal Legends Online bukan sekadar permainan, melainkan dunia digital yang menyimpan rahasia berbahaya. Dalam pencariannya, Raka bertemu dengan sosok misterius yang menuntunnya untuk memahami tujuan sebenarnya dari dunia ini. Namun, ia juga diburu oleh makhluk-makhluk yang tidak seharusnya ada dalam game, termasuk Boss yang Tak Bisa Dikalahkan. Saat batas antara dunia nyata dan digital semakin kabur, Raka dihadapkan pada pilihan sulit—menyelesaikan Quest Terakhir dan mengungkap kebenaran di balik game ini, atau tetap terperangkap selamanya sebagai bagian dari legenda yang terlupakan. Namun, ada satu pertanyaan yang terus menghantuinya: Jika ini hanya sebuah game, mengapa semuanya terasa begitu nyata? ---

"What? I stole your system and now am after your throne?...I didn't even want either!" Maya, was merely an cat lover who had adopted an abandoned and wounded cat on a stormy night. Unbeknownst to her, that cat would change her whole fate. Kai, a cat shifter from a royal lineage was deemed as weak by the whole kingdom and later bullied to death by his own brothers. After he was given a second chance in life, he was sent back to the time of his birth with a system that helped him get stronger quickly but he was still targeted by his brothers and a rebellious tribe. In order to save his life, he used up all his energy and accidentally teleported to the human realm where he got stuck in his cat form. After healing, he forcefully teleports back to the beast realm with the unwilling Maya in tow. Kai's jealousy erupts when his system unexpectedly glitches and attaches itself to Maya. Consumed by the feelings of anger and betrayal, they part ways to forge their own paths, destined to have a thrilling duel once they meet again in the future. [Glitch System...Online] When the system glitches, Maya randomly gets a skill. It could be useful and as powerful as an SSS ranked skill or it could be useless and as weak as an F ranked skill. With the help of the system, she ventures into the beast realm with the aim of getting stronger and finding a way back to her own world.

The life of a nerd in the United States of Nations is hard, even after the dungeon gates. Gaming and fighting dork Django Djaru Desmond, with a badass name, hates school, and the dislike is mutual. Every day, he faces relentless bullying from the gangs of Nation High, one of many schools involved in a gang war. But thanks to his father his life takes a change on his first day of school... He is going to kill his father for this.

Chang Nam Woo, A South Korean male, Gets Taken adrift to another Galaxy By A Yandere Fox Woman Named Veldona. Chang, Tasked with the vauge goal of "Becoming The Lord of Explosions" now has to make his way though a new world. But Various different Threats have teamed up together in order to kill Veldona. Enter. Crisis Events. in which the Universe is put at steak. can they win? don't know

Every ten years, the heavens choose a new sovereign through the ultimate trial: the Royal Quest. A perilous challenge where only the strongest survive, and where legendary treasures and mythical creatures emerge across the vast continent of Belfort. In a world ruled by warriors, mages, hunters, and enchanters, Tenma, a formidable fighter, dreams of claiming the throne. But when he crosses paths with Fenril, an inexperienced enchanter rejected by all, his destiny takes an unexpected turn. Together, they form Galaxia, a guild of outsiders determined to defy the established order. Standing in their way are invincible heroes, rival guilds, and ruthless contenders... but also a much darker threat, one capable of plunging Belfort into chaos. In this quest where only the boldest reach the top, will Tenma carve his name into history?