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patreon.com/thebigbang007 (coffee) It was understood that this was a capitalist country, where the possession of the greatest amount of capital determined to whom the nation effectively belonged. The smile that had been resting on William Sheffield’s face was abruptly erased as his expression turned cold. In a tone laced with determination, it was demanded by him that the police be contacted immediately so that they could crush those who stood in their way. The reasoning behind his words seemed clear: if such actions had been taken before by someone like Rockefeller, then why should it not also be possible for Sheffield? A sense of irony hung in the air as the sentiment was expressed—this was America, where each day seemed to unfold as though it were part of an ongoing shootout, with battles fought not just with guns but with power, influence, and wealth.

A disgruntled office worker is thrust into a vibrant magical world with a fragment of primordial power and forgoes the predictable path of godlike warrior, choosing instead to unlock his own latent potential and reshape reality through his choices, defying expectations and upending the very fabric of the world.

Tetsuo Kawaguchi, a young man with a tragic and messed up past that made him unable to express or feel any kind of emotion passed the entrance exams and enrolled into Toshigawa Academy. After playing basketball again in a gym session he felt as if something was slowly changing within him. After various encounters with other like minded people passionate about the sport and his little sister persuading him to play again, Tetsuo joins the team in order to not only play the sport that he loved as a child but also to overcome his traumatic past.

In a world where one's eyes and mask are signs of identity, first impressions make an impact. For Zenobia, she's not considered all that safe to be around for her personal choices. People don't like her, and she doesn't like them right back, but still it can be lonely. With her dad gone, her mother being overly strict and her little sister innocent to the world it's hard to be honest, let alone express herself properly. When she meets a random boy getting bullied, there's a chance for change, for opportunity. It's just a matter of perspective, especially when the world one knows isn't what it seems.

His expression was noxious, that bought me to my knees. It was turbulent, so was difficult to see anything through them. But I saw. I saw. Him. Maybe it was too late but I saw.

"Give me a moment," Dragos said softly, then turned and walked toward where our traveling boxes were stacked. I watched him rummage through one, unzipping it. When he pulled out his sword, I couldn't help but let out a half-laugh. "You brought Blitzkrieg?" I asked, raising a brow in disbelief. "On our vacation?" "Of course," he replied casually as if we were discussing the weather. "Security reasons." Before I could respond, he filled the distance between us and pressed a brief kiss to my lips. When he pulled back, his expression softened. "My little inferno," he whispered, lowering himself onto one knee. For a moment, he stayed there, as if gathering his thoughts. Then, slowly, he looked up. After unsheathing Blitzkrieg, his other hand reached for mine and he continued, "By my sword, by my blood, by everything I am...I swear to you, no one will ever take you from me again. By my life, by my soul, and all that I have left to give." A frown appeared on his brow. "Nothing will take you from me. Nothing. And no one will stand in my way" ********** Centuries after his brother’s betrayal, Dragos Nicolae Vlad III has chosen solitude over his destined role as the leader of vampires. But when Dawn Carter, a young woman with financial struggles, lands a job at the Vlad mansion, her immunity to Dragos’ compulsion stirs something long dead within him—worry. He needs to find out why. Dawn has no idea vampires exist, let alone that she’s living among them—or that the dangerously gorgeous Dragos is their chosen one. As feelings start to grow between them, old wounds and new desires surface, but their love isn’t meant to be. She is something else—something pure. And he? A being forged from dark magic, forever damned. A vampire, and not just any kind. Will Dragos give up the first woman to touch his heart in over four hundred years? Or can their forbidden love create a path to peace for both human and vampire species?

She gave up her dream of shining on the ballerina stage —for him. She sacrificed her self-respect —for him. She forgot her true identity —for him. But even after all that, she couldn’t compare to the woman who held Ryan’s heart. Arwen Quinn, heiress of prestigious Quinn family, realized too late that no matter what she did, she would never win Ryan’s love. The future that awaited her was a life trapped in endless misery of a loveless marriage. So, decisively, she ends their relationship and walks away. What she didn’t expect was that in breaking free from Ryan, she had opened the door for Aiden to enter her life — a chance that he had been waiting for. Aiden Winslow, an enigmatic CEO isn’t just mysterious —he is determined, and won’t allow to take Arwen away from him again. ____ Excerpt: Aiden narrowed his eyes, “Are you sure about this?” “If I wasn’t sure, I wouldn’t have asked,” Arwen replied coolly. “Stop dawdling. If you’re unwilling, I’ll find someone else who can get the marriage certificates today.” His expression darkened as he pulled her close. “Once offered to me, it’s mine alone.” Unfazed, Arwen asked, “So, do you accept? If yes, we’ll get the certificates now.” “On one condition,” he said. “I don’t do contract marriages. The woman I marry will be the woman I share my bed with. If you agree, then we’ll—” “Not a problem. Let’s go,” Arwen said without letting him finish, pulling him into the Civil Marriage Bureau.

A person faces two sets of dilemmas - one that has to be accepted despite the desire to avoid it, and the other that is easy but wrong. Dark surroundings, dim light, and a confused, uncomfortable expression on the face. A vague crisis looms in the background, which cannot be avoided.

Two worlds pulled together with by fate for each other

Prophecies and lies (book 1 of The Queen series): Ariana never wanted to be mated to the sexy Alpha king, the tingles that she feels every time they touch prove otherwise though. They maybe polar opposites but to Ariana he is still a dream, that she can't help but fall for. Ariana is prophesied to end the world and is despised by her sister, Andria, who decides to drug the king so that she can be Queen instead. What Will Ariana have to do to get back her mate? An eighteen century book filled with scandalous romance and betrayal. New chapters released every Monday, Wednesday and Friday

"In an era where galaxies are ruled by secrets and light, Waleed finds himself bearing a power he never chose: a Time Channel that opens a gateway to a past not his own. Through pulsating nebulae alive with energy, he encounters the spirits of history’s greatest minds, demanding the impossible: to save the cosmos from a force threatening to devour time itself. But every trial grants him a new power… and every power twists his body into something less human. Among glowing-horned Elves of crystal forests, fire-bearded Dwarves forging worlds from molten rock, and Shadow-Walkers feeding on fear, Waleed discovers the true enemy might be lurking within his own chip… Will he complete the trials before the Channel consumes him? Or will the universe crumble into dust under Queen Morgana, who seeks to transform nebulae into a weapon of cosmic annihilation? A tale where history rewrites itself… and the future is shaped by those daring enough to defy fate."

Kaelos was destined to destroy Vark Slade, the ruthless vampire who slaughtered his parents and countless other werewolves. But when Kaelos crosses paths with Vark’s stunning daughter, he finds himself torn between his mission of revenge and the unexpected pull of love. Will Kaelos fulfill his destiny, or allow love to destroy the revenge?

Pull the trigger, bunny. I want to see how you can live without a heart," Nikolai's smirk widened with every passing second, his hazel eyes darkening like the night. "If I pull this trigger, I’ll kill you, Nikolai!" she spat, her hands trembling. But Nikolai only chuckled, stepping closer. "Have you ever kissed your enemy, Cassandra? Or fucked them so well you forget the rival we face?" His cold breath brushed her skin, making her heart skip a beat. *** In the ruthless world of mafia power struggles, Cassandra and Nikolai’s forbidden connection defies all rules. Each encounter draws them deeper into a web of sin and secrets, where loyalty to their families demands bloodshed, but their hearts crave surrender. With every clandestine meeting, the stakes rise and the risks multiply. they must navigate a treacherous path where love could be their ultimate downfall, or their only salvation. In a realm ruled by cruelty and vengeance, can they defy fate and survive the wrath of those who seek to tear them apart? WARNINGS: Contains Abusive Relationships, Abusive Words, Drugs, and Violence, BDSM.

this is my first novel, english is not my first language so if you hear typos, please let them know, this work is a way for me to express my ideas from the bizarre universe of jojo and adding that there is a change in the timeline of jojo that can reach the non-existence of some characters or the addition of my characters oc to complement the story, I'm not good at synopses so I ask you to read the first chapter so you can understand the story. disclaimer: I do not own jojo bizzare adventire

This is a series of shorts story on how Eric will express his love. Eric in every universe might be different but there's only one the same. They all love one girl.

RISE OR FALL! Summers end heralds the start of another school year in Marlia City, the renowned Academia Capital of the World. Southwest of Requiem School for Girls sits another prestigious school, Phoenix Military Academy. A school originally designed to train its students into full-fledged mages with the intent of drafting them into wars with other nations now encourages its graduates to choose their own career paths. Among the aspiring freshmen are Emi Suzuki, a down-to-earth and inventive teenage girl from northern Empyrea, and Gayle T. Mazin, a boy of noble birth and a hotheaded speedster. Due to a rocky start, the two teens make an effort to stay out of each other's way, only to find themselves crossing paths on multiple occasions. They're soon met with a situation where a classmate's life is dependent on their cooperation. Can these two polar opposites put aside their differences and work together?

This is a new concept on marvel lore. This book flip flops the roles of Thor and Loki. In this book you will be taken on a journey with lady Julianna who is to be future queen of amadora. She is put into an arrange marriage, but ends up facing a tough choice of which path to choose. I am new to ths writing thing. I hope to be able to express how much I enjoyed creating this as you do reading it. Constructive feedback is welcomed. Thank you and enjoy my Take on this world of Asgard.

it's a gripping tale of intrigue, sharp dialogue, and the irresistible pull of the unknown. Who will outsmart whom in this electrifying game of cat and mouse?

When the people we love are taken away from us, what will we do? Roman was a normal young boy. He loved his family more than anything but one day he finds that all the people he loved are gone. The next day he wakes up in a strange place. A forest. As his journey begins, he is faced with the challenges of this new world, of growing up, and experiencing what life is like in a world where all the people that cared for him -- are gone. If you enjoy my story make sure to vote with power stones! Thanks! Also, I have a short story collection you can find here!: https://www.webnovel.com/book/animo---a-short-story-collection_19019833905958605 Instagram - @zeushae (novel updates, kalimba and guitar covers, and many more things!)

Meet Morticia Katz, the rebellious high school outcast with a notorious reputation and bubbling vendetta against the one person who makes her skin crawl: Maverick. Their toxic relationship is a ticking time bomb, fueled by a deep-seated loathing that's only matched by their polar opposite personalities and values. But when Morticia discovers she's truly being forced into a marriage with her arch-nemesis, her world is turned upside down. With her freedom and sanity on the line, she'll stop at nothing to escape this catastrophic fate. How far will she go to avoid a lifetime of misery with the one person she despises most?

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“Who is this man who is not afraid?” the cobra asked. “How is it he speaks our language with a man’s lips?” In long ago India, a toddler wanders off and is taken in by a family of wolves. Coached by a friendly bear, the “man-cub” has many adventures as he learns the ways of the jungle. But things begin to change when Mowgli becomes a young man. Now he feels a strange pull toward creatures of his own kind.

In a world where willpower controls everything, different beings express their will in myriad ways—some striving for dominance, others for loyalty, and still others for destruction. This is a story of those who want to change the world. But as they change the world, the world changes them. Will they figure out the good and evil within the boundaries of their worlds? Dive deeper...

When former lovers are brought together after years, their lives are now completely different and they live in an absolutely contrasting world- One is now a ruthless Mafia Boss while the other is a Special Forces Captain. * * * Alessio DeFazio is the ruthless Don of the DeFazio crime family. Once an average boy with many dreams; he is now a ruthless Mafia Boss who rules with an iron fist. Known for his ruthless yet intelligent methods, he is feared by the other crime families, and under his rule, the DeFazio crime family eventually rises to the top, making him the untouchable Boss of Bosses of the Mafia world. The Mafia King is bound to have many enemies and of course, those intelligence and special forces from many countries who are trying to get wind of him, and... she is among those who are eager to hunt him down. Captain Alora McLean of the Elentrus Army is someone who is more than devoted and sincere in her job. A carefree and kind soul; she always transforms into a tough perfectionist once she puts on her uniform. With her intelligence and mind-blowing merits under her belt, she is a model soldier whom everyone admired and look up to. However... Her life as a perfect Special Forces Captain starts to see a crack when an old flame reappears and shakes up her life. * A righteous soldier and someone who casually commit crimes. Nevertheless, they both find themselves struggling to stand firm in their principles when they shake up each other's lives after years, causing them to practically play a game of push and pull. In an intense battle between love and principles, what will prevail in the end? ---------- Note: All places, characters, incidents, and organizations in this novel are fictional. Disclaimer: I do not own the cover photo. It is uploaded from another source and all rights credited to the rightful owner...

Just when Keira was about to return to her own world after reaching a 100% completion of the system's tasks, an ERROR occurred?! A bug suddenly appeared. She was brought back to the first world she transmigrated. System 999 told Keira that to return to her own world, she must go through the same worlds again. It was easy this time because she just had to find ways to escape each world to move to the next. But what Keira didn't realize was that when she left those worlds—all the male leads had 100% blackened! System 999 thought, 'I should never inform my Host about this or I'll get beaten up!' ... Keira: Elly, am I chained up to the bed by the male lead? System 999: Haha... I wonder... Male Lead, "Now you can never leave my side again."

*"Ended in Tears"* is a story of heartache, healing, and the unrelenting pull of a love that never truly fades. It’s a journey through the complexities of relationships, the impact of time on the heart, and whether second chances are ever truly possible.

Erwin Warner is a material-dominant alpha with a very unsteady financial background. Though he has the face of an angel, his personality is the polar opposite. He can even kill a person if there is enough money paid for that. Leo Snow is an exceptionally beautiful dominant omega. Even the gods envy his unparalleled beauty from the heavens. He has a very strong personality and is very picky about his partner. He can be as deadly as his face when the time comes. Jean Snow, a very unstandable uncle of Leo, has an unsubmissive greed for everything Leo has, that doesn’t exclude the Snow Groups and Company. Even being the blood brother of Leo’s father doesn’t change the fact that he is exceedingly obsessed with this pretty, small omega nephew of his.

In Arcadia, where magic is no longer cast but coded, Kei dreams of a slow, unremarkable life far from the chaos of ambition. But when ancient magic glitches disrupt the fragile balance of the world, secrets buried in Arcadia’s history pull Kei into a conflict he never wanted—a battle where every line of code could mean salvation or ruin.