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Adaugo travels to America from Nigeria in search of her long-lost father, but her journey takes an unexpected turn when she and her friends stumble upon the mysterious Valentin Castle. Unbeknownst to them, their presence breaks the magic seal that has kept the castle's inhabitants - a family of vampires - imprisoned for centuries. Valentin, the cold and enigmatic vampire lord, is awakened from his eternal slumber, along with his family. As he navigates this strange new world, he is drawn to Adaugo, who is the key to breaking the curse that has haunted his family for centuries. Despite the danger that Adaugo poses to his secret identity, Valentin finds himself inexplicably drawn to her. As they spend more time together, he must confront his own dark past and the secrets that have haunted his family for so long. Will Adaugo be able to unlock the secrets of Valentin's past and help him break the curse, or will their love be doomed from the start?

Small-town to big-city contemporary romance; CEO, trauma, healing. Resilient female lead and witty male lead 5/11/2024 ~ Helle Chevalier had lived her entire life in a small town. Her father passed away when she was young, so she grew up with her single mother. From the outside, it seemed a mundane but happy life. However, everything turned upside down when Orion Lennox entered her world. Revealing the town's secrets, he offered her a chance at a new life. Will she take his hand? Or will she remain in her familiar hell? "How about I offer you a contract?" Orion proposed confidently. "If you sign it, you'll become engaged to me. You'll live in a big city, and your mother can escape this town too. It's a win-win." "What do you take me for?!" Helle retorted, her eyes piercing into him. "... I said engaged. We won't have any sexual relationship." "….."

A collection of horror stories set during Christmas, where the warmth and cheer of the holiday season are overshadowed by dark, sinister forces. Each tale explores the eerie and unexpected side of the holidays, blending traditional Christmas elements with terrifying twists. The stories evoke a sense of dread, turning familiar Christmas symbols into harbingers of fear and uncertainty, leaving the characters—and the readers—wondering what horrors lurk behind the festive facade. The collection weaves together suspense, mystery, and terror, all set against the backdrop of the most wonderful time of the year.

Maya is no stranger to heartache. After years of painful memories and broken trust, she’s built walls around her heart, vowing never to let anyone in again. But when Azel, the man who once held her heart, reappears in her life, everything she thought she knew about love and forgiveness is thrown into question. Azel, regretful and determined, has changed. Time apart has made him realize the depth of his mistakes, and he’s willing to do whatever it takes to prove he’s no longer the man who hurt Maya. But Maya is hesitant. The scars from the past run deep, and she’s not sure she’s ready to trust again. Yet, the connection between them is undeniable—something lingers, a spark that refuses to die. As Maya and Azel navigate the rocky terrain of forgiveness, trust, and healing, they must confront not only their painful past but also the difficult questions that arise when two people try to rebuild what they once had. Is it possible to love again after betrayal? And can they move forward without losing themselves in the process? In this heartfelt story of second chances, Maya and Azel learn that love isn’t just about finding your way back to each other; it’s about finding the strength to trust again, no matter how long it takes.

Leo, Emma und Max, drei Schüler mit einer Leidenschaft für Kunst und Geschichten, gründen ein kreatives Komitee, um ihre Gemeinschaft durch gemeinsame Projekte zu inspirieren. Nach einer erfolgreichen Ausstellung beschließen sie, ein Buch mit Beiträgen von Schülern und Künstlern zu veröffentlichen, um deren Stimmen sichtbar zu machen. Die Buchveröffentlichung erweist sich als großer Erfolg und fördert den kreativen Austausch in der Schule und der Stadt. Ihr Engagement zeigt, dass Kunst und Geschichten verbinden und dass die Kraft der Kreativität das Potenzial hat, das Leben vieler Menschen positiv zu beeinflussen. Diese Initiative wird zum Startschuss für eine neue Ära kreativen Schaffens in ihrer Gemeinschaft, mit unendlichen Möglichkeiten für alle.

It was supposed to be a night like any other, but when Ezekiel Kane stumbled into a cursed ritual on Christmas Eve, the world as we know it shattered. He never meant to open it—never meant to unleash the darkness that had been sealed away for millennia. But some powers are too terrible to be contained forever, and the Devil’s breath—an ancient, apocalyptic force—was waiting for the right moment to break free. That moment is now. The night sky bleeds with blood-red clouds, and the earth trembles as unspeakable creatures rise from the abyss. Ancient gods descend to reclaim what is theirs—humanity’s last breath. The dead walk again, and the world is drowning in its own terror. There is no safety. There is no escape. As Ezekiel becomes the unwitting vessel of this cosmic nightmare, his body and soul are torn apart by forces beyond comprehension. His connection to the Book of Shadows gives him power—but that power comes at a price. The line between man and monster blurs as he struggles to control the hellish abilities coursing through his veins, knowing that every use of his power brings him closer to becoming the very thing he fears. Haunted by the ghosts of those he’s damned and stalked by a god who seeks to consume him, Ezekiel is dragged deeper into a nightmare where sanity is the first casualty, and death is only the beginning. With the help of Mara, a mysterious, fierce ally hiding secrets of her own, Ezekiel must fight to survive against horrors that defy all logic. But the gods are not the only threat. There are darker things waiting—things that were never meant to walk this earth. As the night grows colder and the horrors mount, Ezekiel realizes the truth: the Devil’s breath isn’t just the death of the world—it’s the birth of something far worse. A reckoning is coming. The sky will burn. The earth will crack. And when the last breath is drawn, no one will be left standing.

Someone appears, silent as a shadow. They understand every thought, every wound, every quiet dream you’ve hidden away. Who are they? They look at you with your own memories in their eyes, wearing a life that feels like yours—and yet it’s not. They claim to be you. Would you trust them? Would you let them in, knowing they might reveal the parts of yourself you’ve buried the deepest? And if they are indeed a part of you… are you forced to accept them? Do you want to? Their presence stirs something you can’t define—a connection that feels fated, an understanding that runs deeper than you can explain. They slip through the fabric of your life, binding themselves into your existence, as if they’ve always been there, waiting to step forward. Yet behind that familiarity lies a tension, a question that lingers: What if they’re here to reflect not only the best parts of you but also everything you fear to see? Are they here to free you from your own shadows… or to pull you into theirs? Currently Improving Chapters, If some dont make sense, well it will soon. Quality over Quantity (finished polishing! I think, anyway 60 Chapters Woohoo!!!) (Currently busy due to school D; )

What would happen if you put 150 students together in a school-like system and had them compete in various challenges to earn points to try and become number one? The outcome has been pretty bland for the past few years at Astral Academy, and the results are not what the higher-ups who run it want, until now. New students have enrolled and will change everything. New faces with clashing personalities will compete against each other to get the reward that first place offers. Five different classes with thirty different students in each class. Who will come out on top? Malakai, who came from London to compete in this academy? Maria, the daughter of a famous actress? Alexander, who has got everything he has ever wanted? Ryan, who can get anything he wants? Isabella, who has never had to try for anything she's done. Dillon, who wants everything everyone else has? Adam, who wants to prove a point? Too many names but only one top spot. Will they be entertaining? I post chapters every Wednesday and Saturday.

she is a brat daugther of the no.1 richest business man in the whole country . and he is the 2 nd richest but unlike her , he is so kind . he even help poor people . until one day khione fell in love with reed. but reed doesn't like him so khione will make a way for reed to love him. will she succed? .

[ Yeah, Sofia was my first love, but she broke my heart into pieces] [ Pikfred] I had this friend online called Pikfred Water. How we got to know each other was like a magic, ' boom!' we are friends now. Pikfred never wanted to tell me his name, and I didn't know why he was doing that, all these days I met him online. But I think we are friends now, so why don't you tell me your name or show me your personality Pikfred?. ' Hmmm' I try my possible best for him to talk to me, but he keeps refusing my request anytime I ask him. Pikfred and I were friends but nothing I know about him. ' Hmm', 'I can't wait to see Pikfred'...

"This is your new reality. Find me, defeat me, and you will be free."" These were the final words of Kaito Nakamura, the mastermind behind Eternal Nexus, a VRMMORPG that turned into a deadly nightmare. On the day of its release in 2030, over 50,000 players were trapped inside when Nakamura uploaded his consciousness into the game and cut off any possibility of logging out. The ultimate twist? Death in the game meant death in real life. Any attempt to unplug the player from the VIZion system would instantly kill them. Five years have passed since that horrific day. Only 10,000 players remain. With the world desperate for a solution, the world governments launched Project: GRIM REAPER—an elite operation to send ten of the most skilled individuals from around the globe into Eternal Nexus. Their mission: locate Nakamura’s in-game avatar, defeat him, and bring an end to this death trap once and for all. My name is Rei Kurogane, and I was chosen to be one of the ten. I’m not a professional gamer, unlike the others. I’m a Kenjutsuka—a practitioner of the ancient art of swordsmanship. My brother and sister are among the thousands still trapped in the game. I have no choice but to enter this virtual hell, not as a player, but as a warrior determined to save them. Nakamura started this game. I will end it—with my own hands.

I can't... It's going to kill us all... We have nowhere to run.

Bandi is no ordinary band-aid. Sentient, self-aware, and determined to make a difference, they’re thrust into a chaotic world of mishaps and scrapes when applied to the knee of a careless human child. What starts as a simple mission to heal becomes an absurd odyssey of survival, adaptation, and unexpected heroism. *There is no reincarnation *There is no arem

You could call me crazy. You could call me a freak. But I would do anything if it was for us. No matter who got in the way. No matter who hurt you. I would do anything to protect you. Because at the end of the day you are always a fighter. Because if you can’t fight for your love then Your love isn’t worth fighting for. Did I want to kill them? No. Did I need to kill them? Yes. Because they were going to hurt you, hurt us. And I couldn’t stand us getting hurt. So I did what I needed to do. You could call me crazy. You could call me a freak. But I would do anything if it was for us.

In a city of dreams and shadows, a woman navigates the aftermath of lost love, seeking redemption amidst the echoes of her choices. As she confronts her past, she must decide whether to embrace the light of new beginnings or remain anchored in the depths of regret.

As the last of the mist was expelled from her lips the man holding onto her stiffened further. He could only watch on helplessly as her silver eyes that used to glower at him with disdain slowly dim. His hands quiver out of despair and helplessness. "Wang Lan Biyu, keep your eyes on me. Do not fade away yet, do you hear me? I don't permit you to die!" The woman's pale face splashed with bits of blood rose into a weak disdainful smile. "You-*gasp..still want *gasp to act better than me..in the end*cough-" His eyes redden as another splash of red covers her pale lips. "Lan Biyu..." "-Chuanli*cough my guqin from master,...you hold onto it for me...ok?" Her last sentence was a faint weak whisper before her eyes flutter close shaking his heart and rattling his mind. "Lan Biyu!" ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ -Please be civilized and don't steal my cover as your own.

In a rain-slicked Seattle high-rise, Sarah Chen spent her days staring at screens filled with scrolling data. As the lead architect for PredictCore, a social media analytics firm, she had developed algorithms to forecast consumer behavior. But late one night, while debugging a pattern recognition system, she discovered something extraordinary: her algorithm could predict personal disasters with frightening accuracy.

Losing everything she has ever had, Lilith finds herself in the arms of a man whose existence was a curse to her. Inevitably, they are entangled, wrapped in the stupid web called fate and she could do nothing to prevent him. She resigns to her fate, living the same way she has always have, just that there is a man beside her now, a very annoying one at that, who never loses an opportunity to take advantage of her situation. She finds out that this man wasn't just a bane to her existence, he was the cause of her first heartbreak, the one who had personally designed her first scar, physically and emotionally.

Naegi and 15 other crew mates trapped on a spaceship and try to find a way out, Suddenly, a stuffed cat appeared and claimed him as their headmaster. Will Naegi and the rest of the team survive the killing game?

I dominate you in many ways using you lot's let's see how long you can last before the pleasure melts you.

A journey from a scientist, to a lover, to a believer, to a father, to the saviour of all humanity.... A journey from an angel, to a guardian, to a wife, to a mother, to a human. What if the third world war isn't between countries, not even with aliens but with interdimensional creatures who can literally control our very flesh and mind? Cassandra Angel is the meticulous secretary to the kindhearted Michael Sutherland. When Mrs. Sutherland passes away, Mr. Sutherland suffers a stroke and is paralyzed to his bed. Cassandra meets her new challenge in the form of Ray Sutherland who just doesn't know how to take no for an answer. The fact that she cannot control herself around him is also alarming. What will happen when their union brings destruction to their planet? Will the truth of who they keep them apart or will they be able to stand side by side during the coming war?

Anderson didn't understand the true meaning of love till she met Bryan, the cold-adonis, a handsome, and powerful CEO of bryan cooperation, the richest company in the city of Eden. But it all started with a story!! The thirst for revenge endeared Anderson to cross paths with bryan, and then, THEIR JOURNEY OF LOVE began

In the heart of a bustling city, two women are drawn together by fate and an undeniable connection. Lena is a reserved and contemplative artist, content with the solitude of her studio and the quiet understanding of her canvases. Sophie, on the other hand, is an outgoing, adventurous journalist with a fiery passion for seeking the truth. Their worlds collide unexpectedly when Sophie stumbles into Lena's art gallery during an unexpected storm, seeking refuge from the chaos of life. As their relationship blossoms, their contrasting personalities create an intoxicating blend of love, intrigue, and tension. While their love for each other runs deep, the complexities of life soon begin to fray the delicate threads holding them together. Lena's hidden past, buried under layers of trauma, resurfaces just as Sophie's career takes a turn, leaving her caught between personal desires and professional ambitions. Through secrets, misunderstandings, and unforeseen challenges, the women must navigate the fragile line between love and loss. Can their love survive the weight of their unspoken truths, or will the very things that brought them together ultimately tear them apart? **Copyright © 2024 by Mya Skeete** **Author: Myra Sinclair** **All rights reserved.** This book is protected under copyright law. No part of this book may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means, including photocopying, recording, or other electronic or mechanical methods, without the prior written permission of the copyright owner, except in the case of brief quotations embodied in critical reviews and certain other noncommercial uses permitted by copyright law. **Published on September 24, 2024.**

A love between childhood friends, and became best friends. That they realized that they loved each other but then because of their family the sea becomes its gap between each other. This is the story about the two best friends who got separated because of the reason that the boy's parents wasn't agree that his son will be friends with his neighbors, so the parents was not agreed, because maybe they will like each other, and the parents does not like poor. Ray beryen infantagos was the only child of mariano beryen and jose infantagos and they are a big family, and they are the wealthiest people in the city of canada, but since they had a vacation in Philippines, ray meets axcel there, and they get closed to each other. Axcel comes from the low status family but she is the only daughter too of carla agustino and joseph madalin though they had a low status but axcel is the only daughter so whatever axcel necessities they will actually give it to her. In this story you will be knowingly the reason why they become friends and how did they end up.

What's more satisfying than feeding your ego? For kira it's probably fulfilling her dream and have a successful career, upon realizing her goal she embarked on the journey to win one of the most prized Youth music competition, However that was a far away peak. To reach that she had to climb the mountain while collecting her prizes and teammates. In her first music battle she met Karina, A lone soul whose family sees her like nothing but money-tree. The two youths from two different backgrounds like heaven and earth become friends and joined hands to create a band " The Acacia " which in flower language means love and friendship ,  However their gap was too large to stick together, Karina left to pursue her music and now the responsibility to build the band rest on Kira's shoulders. 

This story combines classic enemies-to-lovers and small-town Christmas romance tropes, with a heartwarming, feel-good tone. The snowy setting and holiday traditions add to the cozy atmosphere, making it a perfect read for the festive season.