Hyperbole And A Half Paperback By Allie Brosh

Bound by Magic & Blood In a world divided by ancient rivalries and bound by unyielding magic, two fates collide under the branches of the World Tree. Ezekeil, a brooding warrior with secrets carved into his very soul, crosses the formidable barrier protecting the elusive Elf village. He seeks freedom from a blood-bound promise — one that demands either his death or that of a girl he never wanted to meet. Mekeala, the rightful heir to a fractured kingdom, has spent her life hidden from the shadows of her family's treacherous past. Marked by her silver-platinum hair and silvery-gold eyes, she is the embodiment of magic, the last hope for peace among the races of Caelithar. When their worlds intertwine, neither can deny the magnetic pull between them. As danger looms from vengeful kings and ancient enemies, Mekeala and Ezekeil must navigate a perilous path of trust, betrayal, and forbidden desire. Bound by blood and magic, their choices will either shatter the world or mend it anew. Will love defy fate, or will the bonds of magic and blood seal their doom forever? Prepare to be enchanted by a tale of adventure, romance, and a battle for freedom in Bound by Magic & Blood.

# RELAXED Liu Qing is reborn and goes back two years in time. He starts his reborn life at the point of getting a breakup text message from his girlfriend. Previously, in that life, he dated his girlfriend for a few years, and used all the money he earned from being a security guard to support her and pay for her lifestyle and living expenses when she quit her own security guard job to go back to school. However, in the end, she looked down on him after she found an office job, then cheated on him and eventually left him for another man. To add insult to injury, in his desire to have a simple life with his girlfriend, he rejected the chance to reunite with his wealthy estranged mother and missed out on the opportunity to become a rich second generation. He was overwhelmed by immense grief after all that and fell into a deep depression that eventually destroyed him. In this life, Liu Qing is determined not to become a simp again, especially since he is being given another chance to change the path of his life. He says to her, “Let's come clean. Isn't it good to break up? I don't have to be your spare tire anymore. You can also live with your one true love. We would each get what we want.” Then he resigns from his security guard job to reunite with his mother. When everyone asks him why, he says, "Because I am going to inherit assets worth billions of dollars!"

"Let me take a look." The handsome professor, with his broad shoulders and powerful muscles, lifted me effortlessly and placed me on the desk. His strong hands gently lowered the strap of my uniform to examine the bruise from training. "Helanie! Why do you always end up hurt?" His voice grew husky, sending a shiver down my spine as I struggled to catch my breath. I had to remind myself that he’s my professor... and my stepbrother. I shouldn’t be seduced by his touch. "If anyone bullies you again, come to my office and I will deal with them," he murmured, his beautiful eyes locking onto mine. Despite knowing he’s forbidden, I couldn’t help but wonder—should I tell him about the mate bond I felt the night he was drunk? .. When her parents rejected each other, Helanie went from being her daddy's angel to a neglected and forgotten child. But on her eighteenth birthday, things took a dark turn. When her body went into heat, she attracted a group of alphas. Instead of rescuing her, her secret alpha boyfriend ran away. That night changed Helanie’s life forever. Accused of consenting to the attack, she was sentenced to execution by her own pack. Desperate, she fled, determined to find her mother. What she didn’t expect was to find her mother preparing to marry a rogue king with four dangerously handsome and beastly sons. Things turn even darker when she felt a mate bond with her bully stepbrothers, will she be able to escape their claws or their seduction will ruin her life to next extremes? .. Facebook - Alexis Dee

The young man, Huang Jin, who secretly worked in a special profession, received a call from his boss at the onset of the zombie outbreak. His boss instructed him to stay put in City C and wait for the organization’s rescue. However, time passed quickly, and after waiting for two long years, Huang Jin still hadn’t heard from anyone. Determined, the young man decided to venture on his own to City Z, where his boss was. Along the way, he encountered a rescue dog, abandoned by its owner, and a seven-year-old girl named Jiu’er, who, though a zombie, still retained her sanity. Thus began the apocalyptic journey of one man, one dog, and one zombie.

Ein was a hitman on hire. A killer, a shadow, a death with insomnia, if you may. He had witnessed countless pairs of eyes dim as the light of life faded, leaving nothing but vile hollowness. Needless to say, the sight of a soul popping out of the dead body was a first. And it wasn't just any soul. It was the dead heir of Byers Holdings, the same guy he killed with his own hands. Turns out the rich boy Adriel had a horribly irritating and loud soul, but worst of it all - impossible to get rid of. Who would have thought that killing on a blue moon night could lead to being haunted?

Lila Collin’s has always lived her life by the books:Top grades, loyal friends and to top it off she had a ring on her finger from her to die for heartthrob, Caleb Wolfe, a steady hardworking handsome man she’s loved for years. Finally graduating college ,she decides to let loose for one night ,Celebrating her achievements with her friends while Caleb is tied up at work . However Everything changes when Lila comes across dashing,young CEO Adrian Ravencroft. Adrian is the man in every single lady’s radar, why not? He was dangerously handsome, a bad boy to the core whose mere presence in a room could make any woman forget her better judgement. With a reputation for trouble and a past shrouded in mystery ,Adrian is used to women chasing him. But Lila wasn’t every other lady and certainly did not have an eye out for Adrian. So how come she woke up the next day to find herself unclad in a hotel room with a mark on her neck she couldn’t explain. And for some reason, she can’t seem to stop thinking of the man she met,Adrian Ravencroft. “Lila, Lila... Lila," he said with a purr staring into her eyes with those dark, unending pupils. "You're such a stubborn girl. No matter, I'll let you off this time. With a warning," Adrian said, flashing Lila a dangerous smile with just the faintest sign of fangs escaping his lips. That deep baritone voice creeped into her mind in the unholiest of ways. Drawn into Adrian’s dark, seductive world, Lila is forced to navigate secrets she never imagined, dangers she never prepared for, and emotions she never wanted to feel. As Caleb grows distant and Adrian’s shadowy charm takes root, Lila must decide who she really is and who she is willing to become. But as her heart is pulled in two opposing directions, Lila will discover that some changes are irreversible. Her celebration becomes the beginning of a journey that could lead to eternal love—or eternal regret. Is Adrian Ravencroft her greatest adventure or her ultimate downfall? And when the darkness finally takes hold, will it claim her for good? One night, one choice, and one dangerous man will change everything.

A half-blood raised by a human to hate her other half, just to be saved by the creatures she is supposed to hate. warning blood, violence and adult language

Raised under the protection of love, Yosan, a brilliant former king, failed to save his kingdom from destruction. A tragic defeat on the battlefield leaves him deeply traumatized and disoriented. When fate brings him together with Reina, the cold and powerful queen, his life changes drastically. Reina "buys" Yosan on one condition: he must become her personal servant. The initially cold relationship slowly turns into love. They build a small family by adopting an orphan. Reina offers a deal to train Yosan for her throne on the condition that he continues to serve her. Under her guidance, Yosan develops into a powerful and respected figure. However, political intrigue and emotional battles overshadow their journey. When Yosan finally seized his throne, a harsh reality hit him: Reina, who is pregnant with his child, is mortally wounded while protecting him on the battlefield. In desperation, Yosan must choose between his throne or the woman who has changed his life.

Yang Changtian never thought that he'd lose a constant in his life, his long-time friend Hei Jingyou is attacked by some unknown assailants and disappears along with her master. The only indicator left of the struggle is a mysterious and enigmatic tiger token. 20 years later, while everyone is moving on. Yang Changtian still feels deep in his heart that she's still in this world. But unbeknownst to him, Hei Jingyou is always by his side, hidden in the shadows, helping him just as she did before. But why is she hiding? With Yang Changtian, let's embark on a journey to unravel the truth about the mysterious organisation that attacked Hei Jingyou. And let us also witness a story of ultimate devotion and love. Just a small introduction , all the characters in this book are cultivators , and they have some power , hence they're life span is different from that of a normal human. They lifespans are around 400 - 500. And considering that logic , at the start of the story the main characters are around 68 years old , in normal human age that would be around 29 or so.

Raine was never meant to exist. Born from a mother who defied her pack and vanished into the human world, she spent her life hiding from the blood that called to her. But at seventeen, the truth refuses to stay buried. The first shift comes like fire in her veins, and suddenly, the world she was hidden from is hunting her. Two powerful forces want her for their own. Azriel—a devil with eyes like molten gold, a smile that promises trouble, and secrets as dark as the void he comes from. Kieran—a wolf bound by duty, drawn to her for reasons he refuses to name, standing between her and the world she was meant to be part of. But Raine is not a prize to be claimed. Not by the werewolves who cast out her mother. Not by the monsters lurking in the dark. The fire in her blood is waking. And when it does— Not even the moon will be able to save them.

A god with no name, and all the gods feared him until they cast him to the earth. And hope the god will not return. But they never know. Trap on the deepest hole in the world and be guarded by the 12 angels. Until someone throws the chosen one inside that hole. Everything will begin to change. The chosen one will be awakened.

Too bulky for a sidearm, too small for a proper rifle—behold, the Half-Spec Blaster. Too heftty for a quick draw, yet underwhelming at range—versatile, but never truly mastering any single role. But that’s just fine. Embracing this peculiar weapon, I, Narwhal—station drifter, low-rank mercenary, and certified expert in staying out of trouble—have a dream. A dream of living simply. With my powers, I could challenge warlords, take on high-risk contracts, and shape the galaxy with secret knowledge. But I won’t. Work moderately, survive well—that’s the ideal life in the void! Small-time guild jobs. The occasional space hunt. Food that doesn’t taste like recycled rations. If I can be of some use along the way? Good enough. This is the tale of a man drifting through the stars, clinging to a blaster that never excels in any one area… and an adventure that avoids too much adventure.

Eclipse Warbringer was meant to be a minor villain—just another obstacle in the Hero’s journey. But before his destined death, he refuses to play his role. If the world wants him gone, he’ll give them a real villain to fear—and an army to match

Vishnu is old detective who is former member of Indian Army and RAW.Who suddenly went missing after making his First Indian Private Crime investigating Company. He comeback after 4 years to solve a murder case.He was solving case from shadows and do not accepting to solve Case which was Solving by police or any other government Department.But Indra request him to solve his last case in front of public.

(Warning: May contain Themes such as R*pe, Sui*ide, Prostitu*on) A simple daughter of a Baron, Silvia is sold into a marriage with a sickly duke—a union that proves devastating when the duke dies immediately after the wedding, branding her with the cursed title of widow. If that weren’t enough, her brother-in-law harbors lustful desires for her, insisting she become his mistress. Desperate to escape the gilded prison of the palace, Silvia’s every attempt at freedom is met with increasing hostility, chipping away at her sanity. Her spirit wanes as the walls close in, and hope feels like a distant dream. But then, her life takes a sinister turn when she crosses paths with someone she wishes she never had. Will Silvia ever find happiness again? Will she reunite with her true love, or will the merciless beasts of society consume her, piece by piece?

*** This image is not my own. If the owner requests its removal, I will promptly remove it. *** The journey of Karna, a warrior born to defy fate, as he chooses the path of dharma despite his tragic beginnings. Alongside his life companion, Vrushali, he faces adversity, power struggles, and moral dilemmas to forge his own legacy.

After couple years apart two half brothers who are opposite to each other have to go through high school and realize the basically the same.

Coming back from London as a well known psychologist, Zhao Wenli couldn't hold her joy for not seeing her family for 20 years after being separated from them when she was just 3 years old in her mind, she only knows of how her parents looked like from the photo her parents gave her, on her way to the airport. she didn't loath them but couldn't help to feel the love of Parenthood. life could only feel unfair when her father's closet friend's son framed them of embezzlement of funds and many illicit activities, made her to forcefully lay force threats on the already unbeatable son, Hua Wudi. in the almost quest for survival after realizing her mistake, met her tragic death. just a few days to her arrival from London, she met her end. "if I had known of my fate, I would rather not return and miss my parents unconditionally in London" she muttered as she breathe her last. The heavens heard her silent prayer and transmigrated her to a world of cold war and unequal cultivations which she never thought of being in one. There, she met Hua Wudi as the unbeatable leader. remembering her tragic fate in her past life, decides to avoid him. but fate already has other plans for her. Just because of the one single silent prayer. Heavens didn't grant her prayers but made it worst for her, either that she makes her a life living hell or, a better place for living. in anyway, the ball is now in her court.

The realm of Lusara is a land of splendor and strife, where towering kingdoms rise above fertile lands, and shadowed secrets dwell within the hearts of the powerful. The empire is upheld by a delicate balance: a sovereign monarch presiding over lesser lords, and beneath them, the two dominant Houses—House Avernal and House Crimsonvale. These Houses are the empire’s shield and dagger, bound by duty yet divided by enmity. Known as the "Houses of the Devil," their reputations stem from the lords who rule them—individuals whose power, ambition, and ruthlessness have made them both revered and feared. Each House serves the empire in its own way: House Avernal safeguards the northern frontiers, a land of unyielding mountains and winter's breath, while House Crimsonvale governs the southern expanses, a place of blazing sands and endless sunsets. Though their territories form the empire’s spine, their hostility toward each other threatens to tear it apart. In a time of rising tensions, their paths converge not on the battlefield but at the edge of the empire, where an abandoned orphanage crumbles in solitude. There, among overgrown flowers and whispered memories, lives a girl who calls herself a flower. This meeting will set the threads of destiny spinning, entwining love, hatred, and the bittersweet fragility of life.

Princess Azalea's life is shattered when Zaydon, the man she loves—a fierce and protective dragon shifter—makes a devastating choice. Bound by the ancient and cruel Dragon’s Bond, a spell that shackles a dragon to a princess at the cost of their own life, Zaydon seals their fates in a desperate attempt to protect Azalea from a looming, unnamed danger. The bond is one rooted in a barbaric tradition that demands the dragon’s death to prove the suitor’s worthiness to rule. This forces Azalea to confront the horrifying reality of Zaydon’s sacrifice. Once a source of safety and love, his actions now threaten to strip Azalea of everything she holds dear. Torn between her unrelenting love for Zaydon and the betrayal of his choice, Azalea spirals into heartbreak and fury. As the weight of the bond looms over them, she must grapple with the cost of his decision and the role she plays in this cruel fate. Her once steadfast trust is replaced by raw anger and sorrow as she searches for a way to save him—or to sever their bond forever. But danger brews beyond the walls of the castle. The political machinations of rival suitors and an impending war force Azalea into a desperate fight not only for Zaydon’s survival but also for her freedom. Caught between duty, love, and revenge, Azalea must summon her strength to defy a destiny written in blood and forge her own path forward—before it’s too late.

Lucy is reincarnated as a smartphone on another planet. She is discovered by a half-elf, and with her smartphone intelligence and access to modern civilization, the two of them embark on adventures together.

It's about a girl named Ellie born by the goddess of beauty, Aphrodite but under circumstances she had to be casted down to earth where she lives it with her human parents. After many years her biological mother appears to her and tells her everything and how the fate of the world lies on her shoulder yet, she remains reluctant and refuses to accept the fact that she's a goddess's daughter even after realizing her powers would she accept her faith or would she be destroyed alongside the whole world. I know you might say if she is the daughter of a god then she wouldn't die but in this book, anything is possible. Her name is Ellie, Fiery, fascinating, alluring, Ellie, but is she what she seems to be?

Kyle Blackthorn has spent his entire life hidden away in the wilderness, raised by his parents to avoid the dangers of the human world. They taught him restraint—never to hunt humans, never to reveal his true nature, and above all, never to trust outsiders. But everything changes the night they are murdered. With nothing left but grief and unanswered questions, Kyle is forced to move to the city with his estranged grandfather, a man who believes werewolves should embrace their primal instincts rather than suppress them. Thrown into a world he doesn’t understand, Kyle struggles to blend in at high school, where everything from lockers to social cues feels like a foreign language. His awkwardness earns him both curiosity and mockery—especially from Gabe, a cocky student whose offhand remark about werewolves shakes Kyle to his core. Did Gabe say it as a joke? Or does he know more than he should? Then there’s Zara Sterling. Cold, sharp-tongued, and always keeping people at arm’s length, she wants nothing to do with Kyle. But their worlds collide when they’re paired for a school project. While she sees him as just another inconvenience, Kyle starts noticing things—like the bruises she tries to hide and the haunted look in her eyes. She’s keeping secrets, just like he is. But Kyle isn’t the only one keeping an eye on Zara. Something lurks in the shadows. Something Fast, and scary to Zara but not to Kyle. Because he recognizes his kind even in the dark. What happens if he gets involved? and what happens when he finds out his parent's killer is the parent to the girl he ever loved?

"Get your hands off me!" she wrestled against my grip, so I held her even tighter. "Put this on!" I groaned, toiling to keep her in place and wishing again I’d worn the damn gloves. The feel of her warm skin under my arm and palm wasn’t helping my focus. "I'm not taking you home like this!" "You don't tell me what to do!" she snapped, thrashing to break free of my hold as I fumbled with the cloak in my other hand, trying to drape it over her bare shoulders. "I'm not going home! Let me go, I said!" "Did you really think I got you out of there just to let you wander the streets, almost naked, like a lunatic?" That stopped her. "What did you call me?!" "LU-NA-TIC." "You... You…! Take your hands off me, you insolent brute!" Enraged, she yanked her arm too abruptly and lost her balance. I caught her, wrapped her in the cloak, and threw her over my shoulder. "PUT ME DOWN!" She shrieked and flailed, but I ignored her, making my way to the Commander’s house, which, thanks to Braa, was only two streets away. Since the entire population was in the square for the ridiculous festival, no one intervened at the frantic cries of the wild creature. No wonder in the ten years I've known the Commander, I've never heard that he has a daughter. She must’ve been kept locked away. Strangely, she suddenly went still and quiet. Had she grown tired, worried about attracting attention, or finally realized how inappropriate it was to show up at her parents' doorstep in this state? She didn’t seem to care before. With every step, my anxiety grew—she was limp. "Hey!" No answer. Seriously?! "Hey, you!" Nothing. A bad feeling crept over me, so I pulled her off my shoulder and into my arms. Her head fell against my chest—unconscious. "Hey! Hey, you!" I shook her, but she didn’t react. Panic surged through me. Had she fainted? Had I held her too tight? Lifting her more securely, I sprinted toward the Commander's house.

Shori is sent to a world with cultivation. "I have weak spiritual roots!" Initiating system! Watch how he becomes the best cultivator in the world and then saves the world!

One day, after years of war, The United Kingdom and Russia suffered devastating losses. In an effort to end the bloodshed, they agreed on a final match—a chess game to decide the victor. London chose Caius Albright to represent them against Russia’s Ivan Dragovich, a renowned grandmaster. But tragedy struck. Caius, known as “The England King,” lost the match and was shot on the spot by Russian forces. His death shattered the Albright family, leaving them impoverished and scattered across London. Ten years later, Caius’ youngest son, Elias Albright, faced constant humiliation and defeat in chess battle. But after being ridiculed for one too many losses, Elias challenged his opponent for a rematch—and won. With the prize money, he managed to buy food for himself. From that day forward, he vowed to master chess and use it to free London from Russian rule. As Elias honed his skills, he met allies who would help him on his journey. Slowly but surely, he began to reunite with the remnants of his family, who had been scattered across London after their father’s death. Another decade passed, and the time finally came for Elias to face Russia in the ultimate match. Billed as “The Reborn England King” vs. Viktor Petrov, “The Russian King,” the stakes couldn’t have been higher. Once friends, Elias and Viktor now stood on opposite sides of the board, locked in a high-stakes deathmatch where the loser would be executed, and the winner would claim freedom for their nation.

A one night stand was supposed to be just that-one night. No strings,no complications. But for Ellis Arroyo, that night marks the beginning of something he never saw coming. As a bartender in Miami, Ellis is used to charming customers but nothing could have prepared him for Alexander 'Alex' Del Montiez - the cold, ruthless heir to one of the most powerful Mafia families. Their night together should have ended at sunrise,but Alex doesn't let go of things he wants and right now,he wants Ellis- body, heart and soul. What starts as a fiery passion soon turned into something darker.Alex is possessive, controlling and terrifyingly intense. He's world is dangerous, filled with secrets, violence and power struggles that threaten to swallow Ellis whole. And yet against all he's his logic, Ellis can't seem to stay away. William "Willy" Del Montiez - Alex's older brother - has spent years hiding he's feelings for Ellis. Unlike Alex,Willy is warm,steady and everything Ellis should want. But choosing him would mean betraying the most feared man in Miami - his own brother. Then there's Rodrigo Gonzalez - cunning, lethal and utterly obsessed,the Cartel leader has never forgiven Alex for taking Ellis away from him now he's back to claim what he believes is his no matter the cost. Ellis never wanted be caught in the middle of a war between dangerous men but it's too late to run.Love, obsession and power collide in a deadly game where the price is he's heart or maybe he's life. Find out in this thrilling story- DESIRED BY MANY: OWNED BY HIM