When Marnie Was There

" It's like you're a whole different person. You've changed...a lot."Gwen bit her lip to prevent the burning tears in her eyes from falling. " I haven't changed. I'm just showing you a side of me that you didn't get the chance to see before. " His eyes were devoid of emotion and this scared her more than it hurt her. Gwen is pretty much an open book. She's down to earth and likes to view her thoughts . But due to wicked fate , she has to get her hands dirty in order to provide for her family. She'd been in a community gang for the last seven years and her family had no knowledge of this. One thing she'd learnt from working in this gang was that no one was to be trusted. People could either make or break you. Her hidden life is going pretty much the same till she meets Alec Reinster . What role will he play in her life? Will he give her a reason to open up her heart or will he be the reason she wishes she'd never had a heart in the first place ?

Kaylee is a spoiled teenage girl from a wealthy background, raised by her single mother, who owns the school she attends. Using her mother's influence, she bullies others, believing she can get away with anything. Her arrogant demeanor, though, becomes a shield, helping her navigate the challenges that lie ahead.

This novel tells the poignant tale of two souls bound by fate: a devout Muslim girl and an agnostic young man. Their paths cross in the most unexpected of ways, drawing them into a love neither could have anticipated. Yet, despite the intensity of their feelings, invisible walls keep them apart. Their love is forbidden not by their hearts, but by their faith, their upbringing, and the growing doubts that plague their consciences. Religion becomes a formidable barrier, one that neither can seem to fully overcome. As time slips through their fingers, they are left with the painful reality that they may not have much time to explore what they could become together. With the clock ticking, their love hangs in the balance. Will they finally confess the depth of their emotions? Or will this become yet another unfinished love story, lost to the winds of doubt and circumstance?

Ethan Grayson has it all: a multi-billion-dollar company, a penthouse view, and a personality so charming it’s borderline unbearable. But after one too many dinner dates with women who talk more about his stock portfolio than their hobbies, Ethan decides he’s done with high society. His grand plan? Marry a “normal” woman who doesn’t care about his money. Simple, right? Enter Emily Carter, a bookshop employee who thinks a “luxury” is buying two cups of coffee in one day. She’s witty, stubborn, and entirely unimpressed when Ethan waltzes into her shop one afternoon, throwing around compliments like confetti. For Ethan, Emily is everything he’s looking for: genuine, grounded, and refreshingly immune to his usual charm. There’s just one tiny problem. Ethan’s arrogance is the size of his bank account, and Emily has no patience for egotistical billionaires—no matter how good their jawline is. As Ethan awkwardly tries to “woo” Emily in the most unromantic ways possible (think unsolicited business advice and overly generous tips), Emily starts to wonder if this handsome stranger might actually have a heart hidden under all that bravado. But when she discovers his real reason for pursuing her, all bets are off. Will Ethan learn to drop his ego long enough to win Emily’s trust? Or will Emily decide that some books are better left closed?

A boy on the cusp of his seventeenth year who has yet to awaken the Radiance promised by his Guiding Star. While others manifest miraculous abilities, Seryth wrestles with a dormant destiny, haunted by dreams of falling stars and an unshakable sense of being out of place in a world that glorifies the light above. As he navigates the trials of youth and a society that views him as ordinary, Seryth begins to question the very foundations of the world around him. Blurring the lines between cosmic beauty and mortal fragility, “When Stars Weep” is a tale of self-discovery, power, and the relentless search for meaning in a universe where nothing is as it seems.

Nguyen Gia Huy is a 9th grade student, he just passed the entrance exam to an international gifted highschool in Hanoi. He was happy when he received the news that he passed and quickly ran home. However, when he got home, the apartment where he lived was on fire. Huy sacrificed himself to save his family, he thought he would go to hell or somewhere else, but instead, he went to a completely different world.

Cressida Walsh is the Princess of Garvona. When she was 7 years old she was stricken with a horrible curse causing her to die after consummating her marriage, but it is avoidable. Now, 11 years into the future, She is dealing with the consequences of the curse.

What happens when reality starts to bug out and your life as you know it is flipped upside down? Anomalies that couldn't possibly exist start to pop out of nowhere. This was the exact situation Magnus found himself in after a bizarre glitch yanked him from his own universe and tossed him into another. In this new, fantastical world brimming with magic and supernatural phenomena, Magnus's unexpected arrival landed him in possession of the Command Console, a tool that seems to be able to edit almost anything. With it, Magnus creates a variety of supernatural abilities that defy all common sense, even in a world of fantasy. Whether it was one that granted him truly endless strength or the ability to create detailed simulations of reality within his own mind, anything was possible. But Magnus isn't the only instance of such logic-defying abilities. All over the world, glitches are starting to manifest in weird ways: a brick that could knock anything unconscious with a single touch, a child whose perception of the world could affect reality, or even a woman who was, inexplicably, everyone's mother—there seemed to be no rhyme or reason behind any of them. When faced with all of these chaotic elements, Magnus comes to a decision. "Alright, if these are all glitches, then I'll simply have to be the one to fix them." Release Schedule: Monday, Wednesday & Friday. (Around 7:11 PM Eastern Standard Time) - This novel is also being posted on Royalroad, and can be read here; https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/84118/when-fantasy-glitches The Royalroad version is 10 Chapters ahead and has the original format.

Zi Haoran, a man of formidable ambition and pride, finds himself at the crossroads of destiny. Once a towering figure of power and prestige, he now faces the crumbling remnants of his empire, his love, and his identity. The love of his life, Han Xue whose heart was once tender, is now shielded by indifference, hardened by the wounds of their fractured marriage and his mistakes. Yet, just as the darkness threatens to consume him, destiny offers him an unexpected opportunity—not as mercy, but as a challenge. This time, Zi Haoran is not only fighting for his wife’s love. He’s reclaiming his throne, his honor, and vengeance against those who conspired against him. As newfound strength surges within him, powers he never imagined begin to awaken, reshaping him into a man even he cannot recognize. As Zi Haoran embraces this path, his every step seems guided by an uncanny certainty, his power growing sharper and his charisma more irresistible. With each encounter, Han Xue finds it harder to ignore the man who now stands before her—charming, persistent, and surprisingly vulnerable. --------------------- Zi Haoran stepped into the living room just as Han Xue tried to leave. His hand shot out, catching her wrist gently but firmly. She turned to glare at him. “Why now, Zi Haoran?” she demanded, her voice sharp. “Why try to fix what you shattered?” He pulled her closer, his gaze steady. “Because,” he said softly, “some things are worth breaking myself to rebuild.” Before she could respond, he tugged her down onto his lap, his arms circling her securely. She gasped, her eyes widening as she struggled against him. “Let me go!” “Not until you hear me out,” he said firmly, his teasing grin softening his words. “Why do you keep trying?” she asked, her voice exasperated as she pushed at his chest. “Because you’re worth it,” he replied, his confidence maddening. “And, let’s face it, you’ve missed me.” Her cheeks flushed as she shoved harder. “You’re delusional.” “Maybe,” he murmured, leaning closer, his breath brushing her cheek, “but you didn’t say I was wrong.” Flustered, she finally broke free, stepping back as she glared at him. “You’re wasting your time. I don’t feel the same anymore,” she snapped. Without warning, he leaned in and pressed a soft kiss to her cheek, his voice low and playful as he stepped back. “You’ll feel again. You’ll see… I’ve only just begun.” Her hand flew to her cheek, her eyes blazing with confusion and anger. She turned abruptly and fled the room, leaving Zi Haoran standing there, his smirk fading as he watched her retreat, bewildered by the turmoil he’d stirred. ---------------------- What confounds her most is not just his persistence, but the fire in his eyes—something deeper, as if he knows more than he should, perhaps even the secrets hidden in time itself. As Han Xue struggles to reconcile this transformed man with the one she once knew, the world shifts around them. His newfound powers, coupled with his sharp mind and commanding presence, turn him into a man of unparalleled strength. Every step he takes to win her heart back is also a step toward reclaiming the world he let slip through his fingers. With destiny pulling the strings, will Han Xue’s resistance hold, or will her resolve melt before the man she once loved—and the one he is becoming? One thing is certain: destiny desires nothing less than complete metamorphosis, for love, power, and vengeance.

Prince thought his life was already behind him—a life riddled with regrets, guilt, and unresolved pain. When he finds himself engulfed in an endless void after what feels like his final moment, he prepares for the nothingness to consume him. But instead of an eternal darkness, he wakes up in a startlingly familiar place: his childhood classroom. As he navigates a world that feels both vivid and distant, Prince discovers that he has returned to his younger self, a child still living in the small village where he grew up. It’s a second chance at a life he had long left behind. But with this chance comes the weight of the past—his strained relationship with his parents, particularly his mother, whose manipulative tendencies and choices shaped his family’s unraveling. Now, armed with the maturity of his former self and the innocence of his younger body, Prince must face the decisions and relationships that defined him. Can he mend the broken bonds of his family? Will he uncover the reason for his reincarnation and make peace with his own guilt? Or is he destined to relive the same mistakes, trapped in the cycle of regret?

That time that there was a basket on a chair.

Don't go to northern Myanmar! Don't go to northern Myanmar! Don't go to northern Myanmar! No matter what reason you have, never go to northern Myanmar in this lifetime. This is the advice I, a lucky survivor who narrowly escaped from northern Myanmar, want to give everyone! This book is based on real events.

A girl who was happy being unhappy

It is a very nice story

"I, Thandie Lohan vow to focus all my energy on building my career and the day I fall in love again will be the day the sun dances". I was done with men and their empty promises, the old fairy-tale romance Thandie was gone and that is how I met him, a simple desire, the curiosity to know how the warmth of his body felt pressed against mine. It was supposed to be a passing phase, an experiment and he was supposed to be a companion that came with very little expectations, a temporary plaything... Let me tell you a story of how the sun danced...

The world of wyverns has always had a very strict social pyramid, and for centuries Alex Conrad's family has been at the top in England. They even founded a school so they could keep their children away from humans and wyverns deemed to be less worthy. But ever since Alex was a kid, the pyramid has been slowly crumbling, and now for the first time, their doors will be open to wyverns from all social backgrounds. Plenty of upper-class families are less than thrilled with the Conrads' decision, and almost all of the new students harbour hostility toward the ones who have looked down on them for so long. Especially Alex's new flatmate, a boy named Matthew Montoya, who is determined to prove a point by making Alex's life as miserable as he can manage. Things take a turn when the tension on campus claims a student's life and the two have to decide if they're going to let the tragedy bring them together or rip them further apart.

General Shamsuddeen of the golden army, known for his bravery, and strange battle tactics encountered a devastating news of a coming war that will destabilize the future of hardrock while the formidable future shamsuddeen also got a heartbreaking news about a war approaching which will threatened the very existence of Rock country. An accident brought together the general and the stubborn female apprentice whom were both brave in their respective fields. The coming together of the braves both in the past and the future brought about an overlapping powerful event ever witnessed in history.

Young or old, poor or rich, there's always a place people are rushing to. This is the only way I can discern who is alive and who is not. The dead never rushes. Spirits are never late for anything. Nakijima Iori has always been a bit special, or more abnormal. He has always been able to see ghosts...not the friendly ones. Spending most of his life in a temple in Osaka, he decided to move to Tokyo to pursue a degree in Management and to leave his past behind. Little did he know a small accident on the bus would lead him into the arms of Huang Yushi, the lead detective for the Tokyo Special Unit and another person who can see ghosts. Huang Yushi, known as Hound Chief, has been the lead detective in the Tokyo Special Unit for the last 6 years. His team deals with "special" cases that many would believe as abnormal or unreal. Little did he know in his next mission a cute little spitfire would fall into his arm and turn his structured world upside down. Solving cases together, and learning about each other's past, they both need to learn how to accept each other's differences. Who knows, as time passes, there could be more than friendship between these two.

The only child from a dysfunctional home. A man can be wealthy, famous, handsome and healthy. All this was true about Andrew Levis except falling in love. As rich as his father was, he was not attracted to any other female except his mother. Andrew Levis inherited the same habit from his father. He finds himself in a one night stand with Sarah Obama after a club party. The only solution to his family problems is only if he can produce a child. Andrew was trapped to get Aria pregnant, the daughter of kids Crocs company. Ariq drugged Andrew so he could get her pregnant, so it leads to marriage. Their plans were unsuccessful as Andrew mistakenly met Sarah in an hotel room while she was waiting for her fiancee to have her a month to their wedding. Sarah's boyfriend broke up with her even when they have not fully known each other, using it against her when he knew quite well she's not a cheater, all because he loves his side chic. The same greedy Aria that wants to get married to Andrew and still have extra marital affairs with Alfred. Few weeks after the one night stand Sarah discovered she's pregnant. After Sarah's discovery since the one night stand, Andrew proposed to her. "Please marry me, make me the happiest man in earth and let's help each other get revenge. Find out what happens next?

Dalton's life takes a turn when he reconnects with Vanessa, a girl from his past who becomes the bright spot in his world. As they grow closer, Dalton navigates the challenges of love, family struggles, and his own insecurities. Through moments of joy and hardship, he learns that the journey to understanding himself is as important as the connections he forms. Beyond What Was is a powerful story of growth, self-discovery, and the enduring impact of those we let into our hearts.

In a world where people wield powers shaped by their beliefs, a time manipulator, young Clarence De Cassell has been raised by Tesseris, the Lady of Time, after losing his parents in a devastating war. With a unique affinity for time, he finds comfort in the ticking of clocks while navigating his life alongside his best friend Rosie, who embodies the Concept of Guidance. As whispers of conflict swirl around him and the remnants of a secret organization are discovered, Clarence embarks on a journey to discover the hidden truth. He must confront the shadows of his past, uncover the truth behind the war, and decide his own fate in a world on the brink of chaos. With time running out, will he find the strength to change the course of his life and protect the realms?

Arabella Alderman was a Physical Therapist who was getting over loss and moving on with her life. Xavier Holden was a multibillionaire who was lonely and a work acholic who was always giving back to his community. What happened when they have a fate encounter, and a plane crash leaves Xavier to wake up believing that Arabella is his wife. Adding more to his plate he begins having premonitions of future events what will become of the pair of lonely hearts. Will all his premonitions play out or will they simply tare them apart, or bring them closer together? Can you ever really fight fate?

At Redwood University, where shadows of the past and secrets of the present collide, life is anything but ordinary. Riya Kapoor came to the U.S. to escape the suffocating life she left behind in Mumbai-a life of broken promises and painful betrayals. At Redwood, she's determined to focus on her future, not love. But things don't go as planned when she finds herself caught between two powerful and dangerous men. Zane Holloway, the quiet and brooding musician, is haunted by a past that keeps creeping back into his life. He never thought he'd care about anyone, but something about Riya draws him in-a feeling he can't shake, no matter how hard he tries. Then there's Logan Cruz-Redwood's notorious bad boy. Charismatic, ruthless, and used to getting what he wants. From the moment he lays eyes on Riya, he's determined to make her his. But behind his charm lies a darker side, and Riya isn't sure whether she can trust him. As secrets are revealed, lies exposed, and emotions ignite, Riya finds herself at the center of a dangerous game-one where hearts, lives, and futures are at stake. In a world where everyone wears masks, Riya must decide who she can trust and where her heart truly belongs. Will she fall for Zane's quiet intensity or be swept away by Logan's dangerous allure? Or will the truth tear everything apart? In this explosive story of love, betrayal, and redemption, expectations are shattered and no one is who they seem.

Camilla, she's a sweet girl and couldn't hurt a fly. she was in a relationship with Reynaldo for three good years, she had known him since she was a child and got engaged to him at a young age. on the night of their engagement party, she finds out his infidelity with her best friend. Betrayed and heart broken Camilla begins to plan her revenge on them even if she has to give out her body.

The waves ripple around me, calling me in a whisper, Into the deepest part of the ocean. As I walk on the soft sand, the water sweeps over my feet, surrounding where I stand, giving me the sweetest sensation. Oh ocean, why do I feel so attracted to you? Why do I feel the tickling of your whispers? As it causes cold shivers down my spine. I could hear your gentle lullaby, It roars like a lion, yet so steady and honest Just like a refined diamond. Oh, sea, why do you call my name in a whisper? Caressing waves upon the shore, Once again you beckon me. Why do you show yourself at my doorstep? Why do I feel your presence everywhere I go? Why do you call me so desperately? I want to know, cause when the sea calls? Who will answer?