International Flower Competition

So, uh… I think my family heirloom might be haunted? I just turned 18, and my dad finally gave me this old locket that's been passed down in my family. It just has some weird engraving about making people leave after a year (which, yeah, tracks, ‘cause our maids never stay long). I thought it was just some dumb tradition. Then this morning, I was messing with it in my bed to take a morning nap, and suddenly, it disappeared. Next thing I know, some woman’s voice comes out of nowhere, and she’s holding it like she just plucked it off my neck. I freaked out, told her to leave, and she just laughed and disappeared. This noon, I thought it was just a weird dream… until I accidentally slapped my new mentor in the face. Like, my hand moved on its own. And guess what? That same voice was laughing her ass off right next to me. So… yeah. What do I do? Is this a ghost? A curse? Do I just ignore it and hope it goes away? Because honestly, I just wanna eat sugarcane and not deal with this. TL;DR: Got a creepy family locket, heard a mystery woman’s voice, it vanished, she gave it back like a freakin’ magic trick, and now she might be controlling my body. Help?

“Live the life you want this time.” A peerless assassin, codename: Hua, has already started her career ever since she was a child. Her mission’s record was perfect and whoever deemed to be her enemies would end up dead without knowing why. When war ended, she was sent to an institution where she was watched heavily. The doctor in charge gave her an ordinary wuxia novel to read. An avalanche struck after she had finished reading. When she woke up, she had turned into Nan Hua, the young miss of a powerful military family in the novel she read. The girl was also the former main character’s fiancée, who would die because of obstructing the main character’s love. Now that she had taken over, who would dare to act so presumptuously around her? They would never know how they ended up so miserably! But… main character, what are you doing loitering around her? Shouldn’t you focus on the impeding war and saving your female lead? Why are you trying all ways to win her instead, ah? ... Story set in fictional world with similar culture to Ancient China. Join the discord to chat with the author and other readers: https://discord.gg/pBy2wGB ... P.S: This story is published in Amazon too, if you do read there, kindly leave a review please. Thank you ^^ ... Sequel: Astral Flower [on going] ... Other novels: -Flowers Bloom from Battlefield [complete] - Under the Veil of Night [complete] - 7 Path of the Lilies [on long hiatus] - 1 Year of Beginning [complete] - Villain Lady [complete] - Science and Fantasy [complete] - 2 Years of Restarting [complete] - The Quiet Empress [on going] - The Villain's Little Cat [on going] ... Follow me on IG: @sora100518

“These bedchambers have missed your scent.” His voice, low and rough, made her pulse quicken. Her fear surged, boundless, as he closed the stained glass doors behind him. “Please… let me go,” she pleaded, trembling as he pulled her close, his touch burning against her skin. “You fled this place while carrying my child. Why did you come back?” he murmured, his lips trailing down her neck as they had so many times before. “I… don’t know,” she managed, her voice barely a whisper. Luciana Mircea de Amanécer, princess of the Holy Empire that ruled the skies, had once lived in a world of beauty and privilege—a devoted father, joyful sisters, wealth, and a loving fiancé. Yet that life shattered with a single conversation. One day, her father appeared in her chambers, eyes solemn, bearing news that upended her world. “You will be married,” he said, but the name wasn’t that of the man she cherished. Instead, she was to be wed to the ruthless crown prince of the rival Demon Empire, an alliance forged to quell the simmering tensions between their kingdoms. “Father, please…” she begged. “My child,” he murmured, his voice heavy with regret. “It is your duty as the firstborn princess. This marriage will protect the realm… and your little sisters.” For the first time in her life, Luciana saw him bow to her, his plea wordless but clear. Yielding to her father’s desperate request, she accepted her fate. In a single day, she went from princess to wife, her dreams abandoned and her future reshaped. But the white wedding gown was soon stained crimson, marking her descent into a life she could never have anticipated. Could she learn to accept a man for whom compassion was an unfamiliar luxury, or would the love she had left behind rise to rescue her?

After Liu Fengying, a girl from modern times, had regained her memories from her previous life, in which she had been a powerful cultivator who had participated in thousands of battles, she began to walk once again on the path to immortality. In her journey, she will succeed in attaining wealth and influence, getting revenge against those who wronged her, and winning the love of some beautiful women. What you can expect: many face-slapping moments, all the cliches from Eastern novels What you shouldn't expect: too much logic *This novel will receive updates 1-2 times a week (depending on how popular the story will be) *The cover is AI generated via WOMBO Dream

Sumi has always despised the world she lives in—one filled with greed, deceit, and pain. Trapped in a miserable life with a dead-end job and mounting debt, she sees no escape. But when her lecherous boss crosses the line, Sumi reaches her breaking point. In a desperate act, she takes her own life—only to awaken in the darkness and found out that her wish has been granted she is no longer human she finds herself in the most unexpected form… a seed of a flower and she was in the world which she only knows in game and stories. a world where creature like demon, monster and things like magic and spells exist and she is going to live her second life… as a flower.

After the new Emperor had been crowned, an imperial decree was passed upon the five major sects to eradicate any and all demonic sects in the country. A bounty system being put in place for known cultivators on the demonic path. Wang Yùbǎo, a promising cultivator from the Divine Sun sect, was tasked by his sect leader to take up the bounty that was placed on an unnamed Demonic cultivator from the Blood Moon sect. After months of searching, Wang Yùbǎo found his target, but they had managed to slip away, leaving Wang Yùbǎo with a permanent scar to show for it. Years later, the Emperor was overthrown by a rebellion, the leader taking the role of emperor, in which he ruled peacefully. Wang Yùbǎo, having been kicked out of the sect for his earlier failure and had moved to the outskirts of the country to live out his life peacefully. However, after meeting his neighbor, Peng Yīnhuā, I doubt he could live peacefully now. Wang Yùbǎo: Hi, I’m your new neighbor, nice to meet you. Peng Yīnhuā: Oh… Hi. Wang Yùbǎo: *recognizes him* You bastard! |A burnt-out genius that’s too lazy to try at anything| x |A talented and hardworking cultivator that has the worst luck| Disclaimer: This story is just for fun, please don’t take the plot seriously. Also, I am not Chinese, nor do I speak Chinese, so I apologize for any offenses or inaccuracies that are portrayed in this story. They are not of ill intent.

prequel of 'wasted potential' Arthur Goldfield the adoptive father of the sixteen flowers of Goldfield, a legendary hero that saved his country multiple times with his biggest accomplishment costing his life. this story is about him and the ten eldest he took under his wing. Their hopes and regrets, their battles and triumph, their wounds and losses, their lives and their deaths.

***TRIGGER WARNING: this book will contain many themes: Graphic violence or gore Sexual assault or abuse Self-harm or suicide Mental illness or psychological trauma Dubious consent or non-consensual situations Depictions of unhealthy relationships or emotional manipulation Explicit sexual content Death or mortality themes Themes related to abuse of power or control this book is a dark fantasy so please read with caution*** Book 2 to TMFS: Midnight Moonlight I wanted to kiss her. The longer I'm around her the stronger my feelings get for her. I'm so lucky to have her in my life. The red lights of the sky cast upon her face and the waters glitter all around her as her laughter peals through the air; she innocently splashes water at me. I have no clue if she knows we've been engaged since birth but regardless, I want her to choose me out of love. Not because we are betrothed to each other. It started getting dark out and the red sky started turning a deep purple. I don't know what compelled me to ask her why Fang was mad at her for but I needed to know. The moment she told me that they were gonna be like her mommy and daddy I felt my blood boil. I feel bad that I lost my temper but I never want to be mad at her so the only thing I could think of was to hold her. She's my happy place. I can feel her pull back a bit and gulp but I still keep my eyes closed. If I open them...I might just kiss her.

She hated the flower seller, he would always barge in her garden, requesting for her beautiful roses. But she didn't have much of a choice. She was, after all, just a gardener working in the big man's fields.

Lei Zhen loved his shizun but his shizun never loved him back. At the age, of seventeen Lei Zhen was kicked down to Mount Songshan Peak by Feng Yi. His hatred for his shizun was born on that day. He deceived his sector chose the demonic path and committed countless sins and crimes including slaughtering his ancestors. Later he became the world's most wicked king, and he was killed by his shizun in the end. After having died and been reborn, living two lives time, he was restraining himself not love his shizun anymore. After coming back to life he just wanted his revenge for every grievance he had encountered. but there was a hidden truth below the shadows that broke through and came to light. The person he hated and loved the most was the only one who believed him and protected him. But it was too late for him to know. His hands are covered with the blood of millions of cultivators can they ever be cleansed? He is like a wolf fibbing in the mud and his shizun is like a Phoenix bird flying high in the sky. Wolf gong x Phoenix bird shou.

Lei Zhen loved his shizun but his shizun never loved him back. At the age, of seventeen Lei Zhen was kicked down to Mount Songshan Peak by Feng Yi. His hatred for his shizun was born on that day. He deceived his sector chose the demonic path and committed countless sins and crimes including slaughtering his ancestors. Later he was killed by his shizun Feng Yi. After having failed and been reborn, living two lifetimes, he was hindering himself not love his shizun anymore. He just wanted revenge for every resentment he had encountered. but there was a hidden truth below the shadows that broke through and came to light. The promised flower that yet to bloom. The person he loathed and worshiped the most was the only one who tolerated him and defended him. But it was too late for him to know.The flower bloomed. but he was already on his old way. how can Feng Yi will save him? He is like a wolf fibbing in the mud and his shizun is like a Phoenix bird flying high in the sky. Wolf Gong x Phoenix bird shou. this is my first attempt to write a story. please don't demotivate me. if you like it, or need any changes feel free to comment on it.

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.

First of all, don't expect anything very good. This is the first time I write such a novel and I use translation because English is not my native language. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- After the death of his parents, young Kael is sent to the palace, where he struggles with loneliness. Even though he is ostracized and despised in the palace where he was educated, the anger and determination within him make him stronger. One day, he encounters a secret conspiracy to save the princess and learns that she has been kidnapped by a shadowy organization. Kael sets out on a dangerous path to both save the princess and pursue the betrayal in the palace. However, this journey will not only offer him the opportunity to defeat his enemies, it will also lead him to find a lost piece. Can Kael win his battle for the throne, or will he forever lose a part of himself that was lost on his path to power?

It's a story about a different boy. his 7 chapter of his life of encountering jasmine flower Smell. it's a autobiography of different kinds of boy. you know what they say Jasmine Flower's smell is happiness.

In a world that was once peaceful, it has now plunged into darkness due to the Curse of the Flower that spreads mercilessly. This curse transforms humans into creatures known as Blight Walkers / Ekibyō no Hokosha—those who walk carrying disease and calamity. They no longer recognize themselves, trapped in the abyss of pain caused by the curse. With every petal that blooms, more souls fall into the abyss, consumed by the desire to destroy anything in their path. However, amid this desolation, there is still hope. Those who have survived the curse are known as Finire. Blessed with strength and resilience, they stand as the last bastion against the lurking threat. Their task is not only to survive but to eradicate the Ekibyō no Hokosha, restore the balance that has been lost, and end the suffering that continues to burn. This is the story of Eira's journey in hunting down Ekibyo no Hokosha, who terrorizes human lives. You can visit my account on instagram for information about characters and more. -> @restia_author

The Meeting of Kiara and Miah 
Kiara and Miah’s first encounter is surreal—they are doppelgängers from entirely different worlds. Kiara, a privileged heiress, and Miah, a resourceful former detective’s apprentice, quickly form a bond. Miah senses hidden darkness within Kiara’s family, especially concerning her enigmatic half-brother, Vrix. The Life Swap 
To uncover secrets about her family, Kiara proposes a life swap. Miah will impersonate Kiara to investigate the Zhi mansion, while Kiara takes Miah’s place, tasting freedom from her gilded cage. The plan excites and unsettles them as they step into each other’s lives. Miah and Vrix: Love in Disguise 
As Miah lives as Kiara, she unravels Vrix’s complexities. Vrix, noticing “Kiara’s” warmth, starts to doubt her real identity. As he discovered the truth, Miah’s also has uncovered Vrix’ biggest secret, about his rare disease in which he only had 6 months to live. Beneath his aloof, bitter exterior lies deep pain and vulnerability, which Miah finds deeply moving, making her fall in love not regarding their hidden mission. Kiara and Tobias: A Chance Encounter 
While living as Miah, Kiara meets Tobias Fuente, a blind man her father once tried to match her with. Mistaking Kiara for Miah, Tobias is drawn to her resilience. Kiara, in turn, is captivated by Tobias’s strength and clarity despite his challenges. Their connection grows, though it is built on mistaken identities.

An arranged marriage is ruined as tumultuous problems arise around. Between them lingers unspoken pasts and unseen lives that counter their lives within the Imperial Court. Eros Aphres and Psyche Viocosmo are thrusted into a array of emotions and turmoil as their lives get turned upside down from their union.

Does anyone expect to see DEATH on their birthday? No. She neither. But she saw. And not just one or two but the death of her entire family. She like anyone else also wanted to enjoy that special day when she was supposed to be the happiest. Her Birthday. But it turned out to be one of the saddest and most painful days of her life. Then what? She was supposed to feel devastated and have a trauma that would take ages to get used to right? But alas! The poor child did not even have time to grieve. Another tragedy hit her. After losing her family she was only left with her best buddy. But as luck would have it she also lost her in the most cruel way possible. A second trauma scarred the life of the tiny child who had just reached the age to understand the world. But that was still not the end. It looked like she was in the middle of a tragic ocean where wave after wave of miserable experiences crashed into her one after another. On top of that, she seemed to be some kind of evil force that sucked the life out of everyone who showed her kindness. Thus at the age of five, she learnt her lesson to be independent in the harshest ways possible from Life. But those experiences made the once helpless and weak girl, the strong, independent and powerful woman she is today, Olivia Basu. Since then she kept all her actions in control until that one encounter at VN High School during her mission as an undercover student named Ankita Dey. ______________ This story consists of several side couples some of whom belong to the LGBTQ+ community. This is a slow burn. Contains mature content. THE COVER PHOTO IS FROM PINTEREST

Frostfire: Mr. Grumpy and His Little Flower Isabelle When I took the job working for Sebastian Kingston, I thought it was my chance to secure a better future for my daughter. But nothing could have prepared me for the cold, dangerous allure of my new boss. Sebastian is everything I don't want, everything I can’t have, yet I’m drawn to him in ways I can’t explain. When he offers me a weird deal—to be his fake girlfriend for a month—the money is too good to refuse, but can my heart survive the bargain? What begins as a simple arrangement quickly turns into a tangled mess of desire and fear. As I get closer to Sebastian, the line between reality and the charade blurs, leaving me terrified of losing everything that matters most. But then I quickly realize that falling for this man could mean losing the only things I hold dear. Sebastian Hiring Isabelle Summers was supposed to be a straightforward arrangement—a job, nothing personal. But from the moment she stepped into my world, everything shifted. She’s warm and full of life, the opposite of the cold control I’ve perfected. She doesn’t belong in my world, yet I can’t seem to resist her. So I make her a deal—be my fake girlfriend for a month to get my family off my back. Simple, right? Except nothing about Isabelle is simple. The more time I spend with her, the harder it is to keep my distance. What started as a calculated move is quickly spiraling into something I never expected, the walls I’ve built are beginning to crumble. And when she suddenly runs from me at a crucial moment of my life, I am left to wonder if I really know the woman I am hopelessly falling for.

"If I get out of here... will you look at me, smile at me again?" He whispered, his voice almost inaudible, and then his eyes filled with tears. But his only answer was in those quiet murmurs about the wilting flowers inside the cage, about the eternal need for love, and the chain he had locked himself in. His flowers had withered. But can they come back to life?

sun flowers ini bergenre roman, menceritakan tentang seorang remaja yang bernama nadya yang baru saja lulus dari SMP dan sedang memilih utuk menlanjutkan studinya ke jenjang SMA impianya. Cerita yang mengisahkan tentang seragam putih abu- abu ini, dimana sifat nadya yang hanya mementingkan dirinya dan tidak perna memperdulika orang lain. Ditengah- tengah usahanya memasuki sekolah impiannya, dia bertemu dengan seseorang yang menjungkir balikan kehidupanya yang semulanya hanya tentang kegeoisan diri sendiri dan sekarang teralihkan dengan adanya si dia. menyakitkan jika seseorang yang sudah kamu perjuangkan selama ini dan ternyata dia meninggalkan mu dengan alasan yang tidak biasa.

When Seo Joo-won, a fresh-faced intern, steps into the sleek world of Hanlim Corporation, he never expects to catch the eye of Kim Joon-ho, the enigmatic CEO known for his cold demeanor and sharp wit. As professional boundaries blur and forbidden desires ignite, Joo-won must navigate a dangerous game of power, passion, and secrecy where one wrong move could cost him everything.

Disillusioned with Earth and Humanity, a the Father of Modern Smart AIs plants a highly experimental FOW-AI on Omega Ark. In the process, dies, and sends the Ark off. Its journey takes it to a far, far away planet that is straight out of a fantasy. Charged with its only directive of settling the planet under its control, it does just that. However, the Ai, named Opal, begins to wonder about many a thing.

Xander’s life is going great until the witch who raised him, Bluebie, falls ill. There’s only one way to save her- gain the trust and prove he’s worthy to the fae. However, the fae are known for trusting no one and tricking more. Their kingdom is also extremely far away from Xander’s cabin. And though he plans to marry a girl from the nearby village, the faerie boy he travels with becomes more and more intriguing...

[please support with gold ticket and gifts, In a world where magic and internal energy coexist with monsters and demons, Veer, an 18-year-old boy from Earth, finds himself transported to a new dimension after a mysterious experiment gone wrong. Presented with a life-altering choice by a divine being, Veer opts to embark on a thrilling journey in this unfamiliar realm. Now inhabiting the body of a young boy, Veer discovers his extraordinary ability to control both mana and internal energy. As he navigates his way through this world devoid of gods, demons, monsters, and dragons, Veer realizes he possesses unparalleled power and potential. This is a tale of Veer's exploration of a world brimming with magic, cultivation, and supernatural phenomena. With his newfound abilities, Veer strives to unravel the mysteries of his existence, uncover his true destiny, and face the challenges that lie ahead. Along the way, he will encounter friends and foes, navigate political intrigues, and confront formidable adversaries in his quest for self-discovery and triumph. Join Veer on an exhilarating adventure filled with thrilling battles, personal growth, and unexpected twists. Will Veer harness his unique gifts to become a legendary figure in this world? Will he uncover the truth behind his arrival and the secrets that bind the realms together? Embark on this epic journey as Veer navigates the realms of magic, monsters, and cultivation, forging his own path and shaping the fate of the world itself.

Sojo Tanaka, a quiet high school student, is drawn to Yoshina, a distant girl who always sits by the window, watching the rain. Despite their silence, an unspoken connection grows between them, each sensing a hidden depth in the other. As they navigate their quiet lives, will they find a way to bridge the gap between their isolation and unspoken feelings?