I Still Prefer The Babadook

Angel Johnson was a waitress struggling to make ends meet when an unexpected contract with Tryson Bliss, one of City Y's most powerful and ruthless billionaires, changed everything. Tryson needed a fiancée to appease his demanding family, and Angel, desperate for money and a way out of her humdrum life, agreed to play the part. What began as a calculated arrangement soon evolved into something neither of them expected—an intense and forbidden connection. But when Tryson's family uncovers Angel's true motives, they cast her out with venomous disdain. Humiliated and heartbroken, Angel's last hope is confronting Tryson. But instead of an apology or a chance at redemption, she finds herself shattered when he declares that he has chosen his first love, Riley, the woman he was preparing to marry. Devastated and with only her pride left, Angel walks away, determined to rebuild her life alone. Two months later, Angel is lost in the pulse of the music at a dark, crowded bar, seeking refuge in anonymity. A hand seizes her from behind, and her breath catches as she turns to face the man she can't forget—Tryson. His eyes, once cold and calculating, are now stormy with raw emotion, and he pulls her into his orbit, holding out the contract she once signed.  "We haven't finished our work, Angel. The contract says you have a year left to be my fiancée. Don't tell me you're planning on breaching it now." With no choice but to comply, Angel moves back into the house that once rejected her. But to her surprise, the family she once loathed now welcomes her with unexpected warmth and kindness. As she navigates this unsettling shift, Angel is left to wonder—what has changed, and why? What secrets do they hide that could alter everything she thought she knew about Tryson and his family? And as Angel's heart begins to thaw, she's confronted with the hardest question of all: Can she keep the secrets she's hidden from Tryson? And will Tryson fight for her love a second time, despite everything that has come between them?

They call him Ling A’Xian, a hostage prince, a pawn in a war he never asked for. But that is not his name. Not truly. Han Ziyao-- a name whispered in the void, a past too distant to grasp… and a love that refuses to fade. In a world where fate is rewritten with every life he steps into, Han Ziyao has long abandoned the illusion of control. He transmigrates without warning, wakes in unfamiliar bodies, and plays whatever role the universe demands of him. But amidst shifting identities and fractured timelines, one thing remains constant—him. And the man who always finds him. Tonight, that man is the Crown Prince. And Ling A’Xian is pressed against a glazed partition, his breath unsteady as gloved fingers trace the curve of his jaw. “Running again, A’Xian?” The prince’s voice is velvet and steel, his golden eyes unreadable in the candlelight. “I’m beginning to think you enjoy being caught.” A’Xian exhales sharply, forcing a smirk despite the way heat surges within his stomach. “And I’m beginning to think you enjoy the chase.” The prince hums, his grip tightening just enough to make A’Xian’s pulse stutter. “Perhaps. But tell me…” He leans in, the warmth of his breath ghosting over A’Xian’s lips. “What will you do when there’s nowhere left to run?” A’Xian doesn’t answer. He can’t. Not when the prince’s gloved hand is slipping lower, not when the space between them is vanishing, not when he’s dangerously close to forgetting that this isn’t love—it’s obsession. And yet, as soft lips brush against his throat in a mythical promise, he wonders if, in this life, he’ll be the one to break first. Because some bonds, no matter how many lifetimes pass, are never meant to be severed.

Spiritual Qi Resurgence, Gods descending? Continuous disasters, all living beings suffering? What does it have to do with me? I'm just a patient with an incurable disease, who's been given up on treatment and has a countdown to death. Embarking on the path of exorcising demons and annihilating immortals with my crippled body is not for the sake of protecting my family and country, but because the hazardous duty pay is too tempting, especially the compensation... "This Evil Gods profession system is cursed, even if there's smooth progress in the early stages, the practitioners will eventually commit suicide..." "Give me a set." "This Demon Sword poisons its user and has already taken ninety-nine lives..." "Give me two, and also that man-eating demonic helmet, soul-devouring blood claws, get me a set." "This Magic Potion is harmful to heaven and earth..." "Enough talk, I'll take them all!" However, the problem is, why am I still alive after taking on all these high-risk missions, stepping on every risk, and doing every deadly task? 【Congratulations, congratulations! Ranked first among the Top Ten Heroes Who Moved the World...】 "...Heavens, wasn't the average life expectancy in this line of work three and a half years? I've been here for one cycle of three years after another, I'm almost an S-level hunter, the first of the top ten heroes! Why am I still alive? I just want to make an honor sacrifice, scam some compensation! Is that so hard?!"

Some exist with pride, others struggle with pride, some compete with pride, and there are those who fail with pride, but very few can walk away with pride. Congratulations, for as you read these lines, you have witnessed the whole lives of many great basketball players. This pronunciation was embodied when Stephen Curry, after facing defeat in 2021, claimed that no one would want to face them the following season; When Tim Duncan was convinced before the start of the 2014 Finals that they would not mess up; When Kobe Bryant promised at Old Buss's memorial to take the Lakers to the playoffs; When Nowitzki, shedding his label as a soft player, retreated to the locker room in tears at night; When Kevin Garnett let out a skyward howl after holding the championship trophy; When the 2004 Detroit Pistons won and the F4 Lakers lost… Our story begins in an era when pride still mattered.

Ashner has the worst luck. No money, no friends, and no girlfriend. That’s until he drunkenly stumbles across a golden key, which gives him access to a fantasy world. And with a weekly Gotcha power system that gives him no say on what power he may obtain. But the most valuable thing about this world is the monsters. When they’re killed, they drop gold coins. Real gold coins. Maybe, just maybe, Ashner’s luck is about to change. --------------------------------------------- This story is not for the weak. It has violence and dark topics. You've been warned. What to expect from this story. - Not AI assisted. Just human effort. - Two separate worlds. One is a destroyed, futuristic, radiated, and dystopian world. The other is a fantasy world wrapped in the hate of slavery and losing to the Dead God that wants to devour all living things. - A blend of sci-fi and fantasy. - Oppression and slavery and the effects it has on both the abusee and the abuser. - A deep dive into every significant character, their struggles, and what motivates them. - Smut and sex scenes. I don't shy away from girl-on-girl. No BL and no NTR. - Weekly uploads. - Extremely long chapters.

***An Original Work*** by Karlyn Winn **updates in 2024** An Instagrams fake ID user teenage girl, successfully courting an idol. His name is Ray. Fate made them meet in real life, Ray bumped to the owner of picture in the fake Instagram ID and the teenage girl happens to be his friend's cousin. When they found Ray have suffering in depression about controversial issues, His medical friend, his assistant and the teenage girl, make the girl in the picture pretend to be his Instagram girlfriend. What will happen to Ray and his friends if he found his girlfriend is fake???

When Mara Kline returns to her late grandmother’s remote house in Canada to settle its affairs, she expects dust and silence. Instead, she finds a relic of the past—a rotary phone in the attic that inexplicably rings despite being unplugged. Against her better judgment, she answers. On the other end is Ellie, a frightened girl claiming she is hiding somewhere in the very same house—but in 1999. A masked man with a burlap-covered face and a rusted knife is hunting her. At first, Mara dismisses the calls as a cruel prank or a lingering symptom of her childhood trauma. But soon, reality itself begins to shift. Muddy footprints appear on the hardwood floor when no one is there. Familiar objects rearrange themselves into echoes of her past. A fresh scar forms on her arm, mirroring the injuries Ellie describes in real time. The deeper she digs, the more the house tightens its grip, twisting time and memory until past and present blur into one waking nightmare. As the calls grow more desperate, Mara realizes the masked figure may not be a stranger—it may be something far worse: a manifestation of her father’s grief and rage, shaped by loss and twisted by time. Old diaries appear, filled with entries she doesn’t remember writing. Visions of a childhood she thought she had buried claw their way back into her mind. Trapped in a house that refuses to let go, Mara must unravel the truth before she becomes just another ghost of its history. But even if she breaks the cycle, some echoes never truly fade.

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He woke up in a completely different world. Whether he was sent back in time or transported into a completely different world from his previous life, he had no idea. Possessing the body of Rodion Andreyevich, the son of a baron who, since their ancestors' time, held a classified secret of the royal family, under the order of the 2nd King of their kingdom. He held no memories of the body he possessed, and to his dismay, he found out that the original Rodion Andreyevich was actually still alive, imprisoned within the recess of his unconsciousness, and to make matters worse, an unknown and ancient entity was slowly manifesting within him. Meeting Nikolai Aleksandrovich, a Prince of Sosoya with an appalling history, a strange emotion immediately manifested and stirred within him.

Sayda seorang remaja sekolah yang gemar bermain game,suatu hari dia sudah kehabisan permainan video untuk dimainkan dan memutuskan untuk mencari game baru dan secara tidak sengaja dia terjumpa CD permainan video yang dibuang dan memutuskan untuk mengambil dan mencubanya dan secara tidak sengaja dia termasuk kedalam game tersebut.Kini dia harus mencari jalan bagaimana harus pulang ke dunia nyata.Perjalanan yang penuh dengan fantasi dan tragedi yang menunggu sayda.Apakah sayda dapat kembali kedunia nyata atau terperangkap selama lamanya didunia tersebut?

A bored girl with psychic powers is trying her best to blend in, like the rest of humanity. But until when? Every story with a psychic-powered main character follows the same script—they use their abilities to help others, fight evil, or save the world. BE A HERO? But not Avaris, though.

Meet Sophia Jang—the epitome of a modern woman. She's passionate about K-pop, K-dramas, and stays deeply connected to the ever-shifting currents of her country’s current affairs. With a Sharp-tongued, opinionated, and a master of 'cancel' culture, she never backs down from calling people out. But fate has a twisted sense of humor. After mocking a historical novel, suddenly finds herself trapped in one. Except, instead of the old Korea , she lands in the strict but fancy — Victorian era. Worse, she crosses paths with the most ruthless, ill-tempered, and dangerously influential man of his time - Raphael Von Veldt. In a world where her words hold no weight and her usual tactics are useless. Can she outsmart the merciless duke, or has she finally met her match?

In the year 2099, humanity stood on the precipice of a new frontier a shimmering threshold that bridged reality and imagination. The dawn of virtual existence was heralded by the rise of “Arcane Crusade,” a game so advanced it blurred the lines between flesh and code, creating an immersive world where dreams could be lived. until the old gods saw this artificial reality to be humanities downfall and a insult to their authority, with their own personal reason the old gods, they made the famous virtual game Real, and synchronized those who were connected toward their game Avatar , thus facing real consequences, rather than just entertaining themselves.

The story talks about a young adult Irina who wasn't able to follow the path she dreamed of and finds it difficult to accept that she walks a seperate path from her fellows. She tries to bring happiness to her dailylife and discovers new people along the way. But this is only the first step to adulthood, there is more to bear in life, a little sadness still remains; a little from the past and a little to bear ahead. But Life sure is a flower path.

Calder Monroe Llyr Kaimana couldn't stop his hands from sweating. He wasn't even sure how he was even holding everything together. He didn't even know how he found the courage to speak up but he did and he did it during his older brother's coronation celebration. Taki Hamako woke up in the Kingdom of Mariella and to his horror in someone else's body. Worse, he heard some names that sounded way too familiar. The name of the body he was in, the body's older brother crown prince Esai Asher Blake Kaimana, Britille Freyer and Syria Trent. "It can't be! It's all the same!" He thought as he watched from the sidelines. They were the names of the last novel his company's star author wrote! Taki couldn't believe his eyes or ears but everything was the same and he couldn't let them die. "Why did her boyfriend break up with her?! Then this novel's ending wouldn't be a blood bath!" Taki now Calder cried inside his heart. "Oh no it's happening!" He cried again. The Baron Freyer is bringing up his daughter alongside Count Trent while Chancellor Graham is leading them. Calder needed to stop the event from happening. "My King!" Chancellor Graham started but Calder interrupts. "My dear King I want these women as my bride candidates!" Now he's done it. "Sure!" His brother proclaims. Calder pales, he didn't think before he acted, worse THE KING KNEW HE WAS BAD WITH WOMEN! Past or present he sucked. That's why Taki's parents arranged his marriage! What's he to do now? He wanted to save everyone but will he save both Villainess and Heroine? Choose a sex fiend or dominatrix? He just wanted to bang his newly wedded wife back in his own world and live a normal, happy life! What the hell happened?!

They buried her in 1978. But Miss Titi never left. When Ifunanya "Ify" Okonkwo returns to Saint Raphael’s Academy as a teacher, she expects a fresh start. But whispers of Miss Titi, her old teacher who died mysteriously after their final exams, make Ify uneasy. The very night she returns, she hears chalk scratching at the blackboard in her room. Words appear: "Do you remember?" As eerie visions pull Ify deeper into the past, she realizes Miss Titi isn’t haunting Saint Raphael’s for revenge—she’s searching for her killer. But Ify has locked away those memories for a reason. And if she remembers… she may not leave the school alive.

prolouge: Princess Elena's birth marked a pivotal moment in time. Unbeknownst to the world, the arrival of the young princess coincided with the release of a powerful, immortal being - a being often referred to as a devil. This enigmatic entity, known as Ramel, possessed striking features: waist-length hair, skin as pale as snow, pink lips, and piercing silver eyes. His tall stature and neat bushy eyebrows only added to his allure, making him the most captivating being to have ever existed. For centuries, Ramel had been bound by a powerful seal, imprisoned and helpless. The day of Elena's birth was the day the seal was shattered, freeing him to reclaim his place in the world. As Princess Elena grew, she began to experience strange and terrifying occurrences. She soon realized that she was being tormented by Ramel himself. The devil's presence haunted her every step, filling her life with fear and uncertainty. Ramel's true intentions remained a mystery, but one thing was clear: Princess Elena's life would never be the same again.

A girl waiting for her brother's forgiveness and a broken brother trying to forget his past. let's see what they will do when fate brings them together

What happens when you give the average businessman an opportunity to change the world? To bring an end to all that humanity has created and eventually humanity itself? side note: Every chapter will contain 3,000 to 10,000 words.

Lucian, born from a mysterious pregnancy with his father unknown. Not even his mother could tell the source of her pregnancy, as if her memory had been wiped. He grew up possessing a mysterious power combination of the devil and the supreme of the god realm. Born physically blind, but could see the souls of people and life forces of living things. To what identity would he choose to become? A devil? or a god? People had already tagged him as the devil, even before knowing him and even before he knew what he possessed. Join me, let's explore who this boy is going to become or he really is to become. This is a story that triggers questions of who we are meant to be, want to be, and what people wants us to be. Also, without the devil, will the world's suffering seize? We all need to join Lucian's Journey with his friends to find all these out.

Daniel Richard, a high school student from a poor family, desires wealth and power above all else. His life takes a complicated turn when his sister, Roselle, rejects the advances of Cloud Wilson, a wealthy and influential playboy. Cloud's subsequent anger and humiliation set the stage for a potentially explosive conflict between Daniel's family and the powerful Wilson family. I don't have personal experiences or emotions. However, I can analyze the story and provide insights. The story revolves around Daniel, a high school student, and his relationships with his friends and family. It also explores themes of wealth, power, and social status. One of the main lessons from the story is the importance of being true to oneself and not getting caught up in superficial relationships or material possessions. Daniel's interactions with Sophia and Maya illustrate the challenges of navigating complex social dynamics and the dangers of getting drawn into a world of wealth and privilege. Another significant theme is the impact of secrets and lies on relationships. The story highlights the consequences of hiding the truth and the importance of honesty and transparency in building trust and strong relationships. Overall, the story offers valuable insights into the complexities of human relationships, the dangers of superficiality, and the importance of authenticity and honesty.

Inori thought suicide was her way out. Turns out, it was just her ticket into another life. She woke up in a new world—ears, fangs, tail, and all. And just as she was processing her reincarnation nonsense, she learned something insane: she has nine lives. …So she stopped caring. If she can’t stay dead, then she'll make this world regret keeping her alive.

Liam, a boy who loves to read novel died. He then woke up from his sleep, thinking he fell asleep while reading. Then, he find out that he was not supposed to wake up in the place where he is in. As an apology, the chief of the transmigrating department offers a compensation. As his wish was fulfilled he thought his second life would be full of romance his favorite characters will give.

Middle aged man charan living in a Modern era of technology regrets his past about how he wasted his potential and suddenly an angel appears and speaks about a hella prophecy!!????.... He suddenly regressess to his childhood....He decided to change his destiny But angels are watching him with some ulterior motives what's gonna happen..!!??

Sweet yuri love story. Slice-of-life sequel to "Aren't we lovers?"

Pada suatu hari yang seharusnya biasa, langit tiba-tiba tertutup oleh bayangan raksasa. Sebuah patung kolosal muncul entah dari mana, berdiri diam dengan mata kosong, tanpa ekspresi, tanpa suara. Keberadaannya melampaui batas pemahaman manusia, dan dalam kebisuannya, ia membawa pertanyaan yang tak terjawab: Apa itu? Dari mana asalnya? Apa yang diinginkannya?

The Shadow Weaver The world belongs to the High Lord—a tyrant who wields forbidden magic, commands an army of the deathless, and mutates creatures into unstoppable warriors. No army can stand against him. No weapon can end him. He is becoming something beyond human. But Voss is not like other warriors. She is the last of Skaikru, the lost order of air mages, and the only living shadow mage. Bonded to Drakonix, a six-headed hydra feared by all, she fights not just for revenge but to tear down the empire that destroyed her people. When the rebellion known as The Varden suffers loss after loss, Voss joins their cause. Their only hope lies in two paths: 1. The Shadowforged Blade – A weapon of legend, hidden in a temple guarded by ancient spirits, the only thing capable of severing the High Lord’s power. 2. The Betrayal Within – Striga, one of the High Lord’s Nine Generals, has turned against him. She knows his secret weakness—but earning her trust won’t be easy. As war ignites, the elves, long withdrawn from mortal affairs, are forced to return. The High Lord’s dark sorcery threatens even them, and only by joining forces with Voss can they hope to stop him. But the High Lord is no longer just a man. He has opened a portal to an eldritch realm, drawing power from something older than time. The final battle will decide the fate of the world. Voss must embrace her power or risk losing everything. Because if the High Lord cannot be stopped—nothing will survive.