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Reeling from the shame, anger, embarrassment of his break up with the love of his life publicly, Kieran White had gotten involved with a common waitress at the pub he visited. They had hit it off and soon had a one night stand that led to them signing a contract marriage of five years so Kieran could head his family's business. What Edwina Hall had thought was a dream come true soon came shattering with a reality so blindly forced into her face when her husband asked her to sign the divorce papers he presented to her. Devastated, she had signed the papers and had left her cold-hearted ex-husband alone only to realize that she was pregnant with his son. Five years later, the duo crossed part in the most unlikely places and this time, the tables had turned as Kieran would do anything to get Edwina to notice him and most importantly, be with him again. Would Edwina continue to feign indifference to the man who had her heart and the father of her son or would she ignore him and move on with someone else?

Four deadly choices in life: Being a cop in Mexico! Absolute justice here means getting shot, BIUBIUBIU. The protagonist finds himself in the body of a jail guard and discovers that his eyes can see a person's Crime Value! Only by outgunning the criminals can he uphold justice! This prison is called "Plateau Prison", the highest security level in Mexico. At this time, there is a man locked up inside. His name is Gallardo, nicknamed Godfather, one of the founders of the Guadalajara Cartel. If you want to survive, either leave this damned country, or climb your way to the top. Mexico can be bright!

There's nothing wrong with Adelaide's life. There's nothing wrong with being cheated on. After all, half of marriages end in divorce and most end from infidelity. There's nothing wrong with getting addicted to an otome game. After all, everybody has something they're obsessed with. There's nothing wrong with reincarnating as the villainess instead of the heroine. After all, the villainess is richer and more powerful. There's nothing wrong with the villainess chasing after one of the love interests. After all, it's not like he's the canon route. There's nothing wrong with Ophelia's life.

entering dimensions with will but otherworldly entity gave me something I wasn't expecting.

I’m a proud NEET who’s devoured every romance novel, manga, webtoon, and otome game out there. Just when I thought I’d conquered it all, a black bunny appeared in my dream. “Congrats! You’ve been chosen to help villains win across multiple worlds!” “Like a game?” “Uh . . . sure.” “Great, I’m in!” And just like that, I became an agent of the Villain System. Time to rewrite some happily-ever-afters—villain style. **[NOTE!]** This novel features multiple short arcs, each exploring different tropes such as ancient China, the modern world, beasts, werewolves, vampires, fantasy, school romance, idol groups—you name it! The twist? Each arc focuses on our MC making the villain (male) triumph over the male and female leads. The story is written primarily in 2nd and 3rd person POV for a dynamic and immersive experience. || Excerpt || [WARNING! MATURE Content Ahead!] “Then serve me . . . properly.” The command was both sensual and authoritative, and Xue Li’s pulse quickened under his intense gaze. The air between them grew heavy, her trembling hands faltering as she began to run the sponge across his chest, her touch featherlight against his scars. “Y-yes your majesty.” Han Feng leaned back slightly, watching her through half-lidded eyes, his expression unreadable. “Slower,” he murmured, his voice a low rumble that made her pulse skip. “You’re trembling,” he said, his voice velvet smooth, making her flinch. “I-It’s the steam, Your Majesty,” she stammered, though she knew it was a poor excuse. Han Feng chuckled softly, the sound deep and rich. “Hmm . . . Is that so? Then you have no problem cleaning my cock right?” Xue Li's eyes trembled, on the verge of tears, which seemed to please Han Feng. His smile grew wider as he urged her on. "Go on. You're going to serve me properly, aren't you?"

Tan Shuchang had always considered himself born into a scholarly family and had also been a young star atop the honor roll, a true parasite of the upper class. He should have been holding significant local authority, receiving endless gifts, spending boundless money, enjoying innumerable years, and marrying countless concubines. How had he ended up becoming a demonic cultivator? After pondering for a long time and still not understanding, he slowly emerged from the pool of blood, deciding to think it over gradually…

Rael screwed up badly. One reckless gamble later, and his guild's entire emergency fund was gone. With debt collectors ready to harvest his organs, his only hope was a single, desperate gacha pull. Ding! [Congratulations! Player: Quarterpounder69 has obtained the (Divine) Grade item, Eye of the Beast!] [Divine Grade item obtained! All Stats +250] [First Divine Grade item obtained! All Stats +100] [New title unlocked! [Heavenly Attraction] (Divine)] With no other choice, he consumed the item—only to be thrown into a situation no player had ever faced before. [To ensure fairness, please select a random number. This will determine which boss monster variation you become.] 'Uh, I don't fucking know? 69... hmm, maybe not...' [Confirmed.] 'Wait—' [Congratulations! You've chosen the Special-Type Boss Monster Variation: The Pay-to-Win Boss.] [Congratulations! You've become a Boss Monster!] Armed with broken perks like [Premium Leveling], [Premium Evolution], and [Premium Shop], Rael was thrust into the world of the VRMMORPG game he had been playing. The issue was, he went back in time, specifically, 150 days before the launch of version 1.0.

Lin Yun, 36 years old, a widower, a mid-level manager in a private enterprise, is a single father, who has recently felt that he is encountering a mid-life crisis. Professionally, he faced adversity; domestically, he was in a cold war with his 14-year-old daughter; physically, he suffered from periarthritis and spoke daily of his agony. In the past few days, he had also uncovered a secret — his daughter was being a "Magic" girl. With the body of a young maiden, she battled extraordinary monsters and protected the city from attacks — this is the common perception of a "Magic" girl. But he was very aware that being a "Magic" girl came with life-threatening dangers. Should he stop her, or respect his daughter’s choice and find other ways to protect her? Gazing at the Heart Flower in his wardrobe, now covered in dust, Lin Yun, the former "Magic" girl who retired 19 years ago, was facing the third major decision of his life.

I, the village doctor, was particularly skilled in gynecology; the physical health of the women in the village was my responsibility to guard!

At this very moment, on Earth, there are about 20,000 people suitable to be your life partner... (George Bernard Shaw). If you knew that no matter which direction you head, there would always be 1/20000 of the people in the world waiting for you, would you still be content with continuing to be an unattached introvert?

**Warning: 18+ Content Included** Chapters featuring 18+ scenarios will be appropriately labeled. Seriendel a place in a world that was nearing their demise has now relied on external help to avoid its downfall. What would you do if the individual you once hailed as a hero, anointed with a statue in recognition of their bravery has revealed themselves to be your greatest adversary a people who possess immense powers called "Reincarnates" During these tumultuous times, a girl is born as an anomaly amidst the chaos. How will her quest for vengeance against those with godlike abilities unfold? Join her on her journey as she evolves into a formidable warrior, driven by revenge and rage in Loathed:Against the Reincarnates.**

What happened if you can’t enter or the door because its locked? The answer is key. You need a key to open the locked door so you can enter. And what happened if you doesn’t have a correct key to open it? You need a right person to lockpicking that door. Information works in the same way. Who holds corresponding information, he can control everything including money. My name is Vega “Velt” Altair, still unemployment at 26 years old without jobs experience and this is my story about how I worked with beautiful lady and she’s The Devil. (NB: I'm writing and upload this novel based on my mood. Please be patience waiting for next chapter and volume)

One day, four people are suddenly kidnapped by a strange being. It is then that the four meet and attempt to escape the being's control.

"I came to reclaim this," she said as she pointed to his heart. "It has been a while, have you forgotten me, Orig? Or let me say, my husband, Governor Orig," She whispered as she placed her hand on his chest. Her breath was close to his lips, as if challenging him to resist the urge to throw her onto the bed and teach her a lesson until sunrise. Her hips swayed as she got closer to him, and he couldn't take his eyes off her. Her presence was powerful. He pulled her until she was pressed against his chest. Her fingers finally managed to touch him, and she felt the heat of his body. 'Damn it, are you joking? Your image is still engraved in my mind and heart for those four years, seven months, and five days and...' When he didn’t respond to her words, she decided to speak with her lips, for a few moments. Everyone watched in silence, even he was surprised by her boldness. "No, my dear Taya, it is you who will regret this." Can Taya win back her husband? Will he free himself from the control of his stepmother, confess his feelings for his wife, and correct the mistakes of his past? Read on to discover the secrets between the flames of their love...

In this world, there exists people who can awaken and become Aeons. The Aeons can choose to be either Heroes or Villains. Our main character, Elysia Harper finds herself held hostage by the most dangerous villain. In the heat of the situation, she finds herself awakening and transported back to the past. Equipped with the knowledge of future events and her newly acquired abilities, she is determined to make the most out of this opportunity. However, unbeknownst to her, she isn't the only one who has time travelled... Follow Elysia as she navigates through her chaotic yet exciting new life.

- Born from a prompt given by 'Weekly Love Tales - Swapped'. (and presenting it for your amusement) - Two sets of twins whose paths crossed with a random dance. (was it random?) - Parents who did not see further than top of their nose. (or did they?) - A girl, Lilly, got begged by her crying sister Petunia. (she perfected those tears) - A boy.. (well, nah he is too old to be a boy) - A man, Jonah, got swindled by his shrewd (?) brother Noah. (how she gets to be a girl, only 4 years difference? (women are girls all their life)) - A brand new series is now being presented to you! (by an author who is overpowered by characters regularly (they do what they want, I just write it down for them)) Lilly: Run, run, run, run away! Run, run, run, run away! I'm the fastest! I'm the strongest! I'm the winner of every contest! Disclaimer: as long it's in long distance running, surfing, skii jumping, decathlon, and eventually shooting range if I can squeeze it in the schedule. Jonah: I trained aikido until highschool. *silence* Well, I am a rich heir and CEO in charge of my family's corporation. *crickets* Well fine, I am a master chef of top 7 cuisines, but that's my dirty little secret, don't spread it around! Petunia & Noah *swoon* Such a perfect couple! We should open a matchmaking business. Author: Should they really?

Entropy Heng, 22, has a dilemma. She's never been the main character and never expected to be...until she meets her mate. It turns her world upside down. Suddenly she's living in Canyon Waters' residence as his mate. He's alpha-to-be of their pack. He's perfect. All she could ask for. What he doesn't know is that she had been involved with a human before they met. After her fateful farewell to Rye, she never suspected she'd be pregnant with his baby. When Canyon finds out all hell breaks loose. Enter Talon Nguyen. Mysterious werewolf who finds Entropy at her lowest moment. He drives a pickup truck, doesn't seem to belong to any pack, and appears to be unhoused. As they spend more time together she realizes just how strange he is. Unsure of his real identity, she starts to feel like something's afoot. Something potentially dangerous.

“I was chosen for a mission I never asked for, and honestly, I don’t even know if I’m the right one for it. But the King believes in me—he thinks I can do the impossible. Me, a poor girl from the village. I never thought a life like mine would lead to anything grand, let alone to the royal palace. But here I am. The King has tasked me with a mission: to change Prince Lilian. Prince Lilian—the heir to the throne, the one who is everything a prince should never be. He’s rude. He’s arrogant. He doesn’t care for anyone or anything except his own desires. His manners are a disgrace to the kingdom, and his pride is as towering as the castle itself. The King believes I can change him, shape him into the man he needs to becometo rule this kingdom. But, how? How can someone like me—an orphan with nothing but my honesty and humility—make him listen? I’m not like the people here in the palace. They’re all about power, beauty, and status. They see me as nothing more than a tool to fix the Prince, and I’m not sure I can succeed. I’ve spent my life surviving, not leading. How can I change someone who has been given everything and yet still chooses to be selfish and stubborn? But I have no choice. I must try. For the sake of this kingdom, for the Prince, and for myself. I have a mission. I must complete it. No matter the doubts, no matter how impossible it seems. And maybe, just maybe, I’ll discover that there’s more to me than even I knew. Will I fail? Or will I finally see if I’m more than just a girl with nothing?”

" You think you will win so easily? You fool. I am a queen and I will be treated like one of them," I told him. He was my slave, nothing more, but one day he thought that we could rule this fucking world. "Every time I touch you, you moan so hard that even your rules can't stand then. You love me mi amore. Just admit that so we could be the queen and king of this world. Together." Feelings are nothing for me because I was raised, learning that love can destroy us. So, I didn't let him change me. Until I made a mistake. It cost me everything. I am Chythia Romanov and I won't let Luciano De Rossi win.

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Chen Huaian's Story (Modern World) Single HeroineInnovative ConceptVirtual Companion + Pay-to-Enhance "I'm Chen Huaian, terminally ill with stage IV cancer. These final days found me obsessed with *Eternal Companion* - a VR girlfriend simulator. I emptied my savings buying her cultivation manuals^3 and magical artifacts through in-game microtransactions^2. Though bankrupt, I smiled watching her pixelated form flourish... until the day she gifted me a Nine Revolutions Golden Core Pill. When the glowing elixir materialized in my palm, I realized - this was never just a game. My digital darling might hold the key to cheating death itself." -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Li Qingran's Story (Cultivation World) Fallen ImmortalWorld Fusion CrisisReverse Harem Potential "I'm Li Qingran - disgraced prodigy stripped of cultivation^3, left to rot in a thatched hut. When death seemed certain, an anonymous benefactor began transmitting divine energy through my jade slip. Under their guidance, I rebuilt my spiritual roots^3 and ascended as Cangyun Realm's Sword Sovereign. Now cosmic forces conspire to merge our dying world with an emerging spirit-rich dimension^1. Even celestials face annihilation in this coming convergence. I'll scour the nine heavens to find my mysterious patron. They saved my dao - I'll shield their mortal form through the apocalypse... and claim them as dual cultivation partner!"

*Sigh* Hello there, Foreign Constellations. The name's Rose... *Runs a hand through hair exasperatedly* I was the 70th Floor Administrator for a Tower called "Aligor's Return"; but upon the sudden deletion of an important Administrator of another Tower, I'm now forced to transfer Towers and manage six additional floors. *Sigh* I could barely manage one floor. What makes the Gods assume I can handle seven floors in total? Especially since this new Tower is infested with Regressors, Reincarnators, and plain old Fortune Tellers. What am I supposed to do? *Sigh* I hope I get along well with my fellow Administrators. I feel like I might need their help...

The East+[Shelter + Management + Apocalypse Rotation + Steady Male Protagonist] The apocalypse game has descended upon humanity, throwing the world into chaos. People are randomly assigned shelters across the globe, and every month, apocalyptic disasters rotate like clockwork: searing heat, unrelenting cold, meteor showers, mutant plants, and rampaging monsters. Survival hinges on venturing out to scavenge resources, battling the elements, and upgrading shelters to withstand an onslaught of catastrophes. Yi Bai is just another player in this brutal game—or so it seems. But soon, he discovers that his shelter talent is unlike any other. [Homebody’s Paradise (SSS-Class)]: For every day spent in his shelter, Yi Bai receives critical survival rewards tailored to his needs. The higher his shelter level, the better the rewards. “A top-tier talent! I can get stronger just by staying at home?” While others are fighting tooth and nail outside their shelters—battling monsters, scouring for food, and struggling to survive—Yi Bai is quietly turning his shelter into the ultimate fortress. Resources, weapons, food, and equipment pour in effortlessly. His Sealy bed? Supreme comfort. The S-Class combat beauty awarded to him? Lounging by his side. Apocalypse resources? Stacked so high he can’t even spend them all. With nothing more than patience and a talent for staying put, Yi Bai becomes an unstoppable force. “You call this the apocalypse?” He chuckles, sinking deeper into his plush bed. “This is paradise for homebodies!”

Everyone thought systems granted unlimited power… But what if yours requires donations?! The protagonist reincarnates into his favorite novel. He thought living in this world would be a dream come true… but there’s one huge problem. Every single one of his abilities is locked behind a system store! Want a fireball? 100 system points. Want a legendary sword? 1000 points or 9.99$ in gold coins! To make things worse, he’s been reborn into the poorest noble family. No money, no influence, and a system that demands currency! There are only two ways to earn it: completing dangerous quests or exchanging in-world money… at a humiliating conversion rate. While other heroes gain strength for free, he’s stuck watching ads, grinding impossible missions, and searching for loopholes just to survive. But what if he finds a way to cheat the system? What if he builds an empire to buy power like a true business tycoon? Welcome to the most unfair and ruthless world, where the protagonist must either get rich or suffer in eternal free-to-play hell! "System: Congratulations! You don’t have enough currency to purchase a basic skill. Would you like to take a loan?" — E.T Hello, Dear readers, its my second novel. btw, i will start working hard to make it good and readable

Ethan Jones is your normal college dropout who has to work several jobs just to make rent. Until one fateful slip changes his life forever. (I am a new writer and I am not really good at doing Synopsis and this was the best I could come up with, also there will probably be spelling mistakes I missed so I ask that you please be patient with me)