The Ugly Duckling Storybook

As the overweight daughter of the Sutton family, Kelsie is an eyesore to everyone. Her father can't wait to get rid of her, his wife and their daughter daughter too. The man she's supposed to marry can't stand her and looks for ways to end their engagement, all to no avail. But on the day she's to get married, she finds out she's pregnant. Her fiancé finally uses the opportunity to break off his engagement to her and her father sends her packing to her aunt in another city never to return after she refuses to remove the baby like he asked her to. Seven years later, she returns to the city to claim her position as the heiress of her mother's fortune, which her father and his wife and daughter has been living off of all these years. But not as the overweight duckling everyone expected, but as a stunning, glamorous woman. Behind her are three children: a daughter who looks exactly like her, a handsome son, and another handsome son who looks too much like the most powerful man in the city. Unexpectedly, the dimwit, her fiancé who broke off their engagement comes begging for them to get married like they were supposed to. "So what if you're stunning now and lost all that weight? Everyone knows you used to be an ugly duckling. Who knows the underhanded ways you resorted to to lose weight. Forget our past and marry me again." The woman looked at him and snickered. "Aren't you the heir of the Baker family? Why would you marry a fatso like me?" The man huffed and said arrogantly. "Hmph! Do whatever you want. But I assure you that no one in Silicon Valley will want to marry a woman saddled with bastard children!" The triplets came up on his face and snorted in disdain. "Who's this? Where is daddy when a man like this harasses mommy?” “I told you he wasn’t worth her. Hurry up and call him quickly.” The man who was in the middle of a conference call ended it as soon as he heard the news and went straight to where she was. “Are you hitting on my wife? Bastards? Are you calling the beloved children of Jett Adler bastards?” “Eh-what? Jett Adler? The most powerful man in the city? How is that even possible!”

Gen Nanami has always been bullied for being ugly and fat. With constant suffering, he goes to bed one night brooding about those who bullied him. He wakes up and to his surprise, he finds a handsome, toned, chiseled jaw, sculpted Greek god of a man. He decides to take advantage of his new life and make those that bullied him pay. R18. ONGOING! NEW CHAPTERS 1-2 TIMES A WEEK

What will happen when 1 human and 1 Siren will fall in love? Will they meet another Human boy that actually crossdresses? What will happen to Aurora when she finds out her father came back? will her life be ruined? we'll find out and see.

It pays to look like the undead, when the paranoid emperor holds all first born nobles hostage in the Royal Academy. Particularly when the promiscuous crown prince treats the place as his own personal harem. That's why the infamous royal recluse, Lord Patric Siccus, doesn't mind that he looks like a dehydrated goblin, or that his eyes bulge out when he's too excited, and how his mouth fills up the rest of his face when he tries to smile. He went there for the library, after all. ___________________ !!! DISCLAIMER !!! This novel is a work of fiction. Any similarity to events, people, objects or places both real or fiction, are merely the product of an overactive imagination, unless specified. Copyright 2024 Gem Vecino All rights reserved No part of this online publication or any of its contents may be reproduced, copied, modified or adapted in any way, form, or kind without the prior written consent of the author, Gem Vecino - aka - Alex Rosas - aka - Psynoid Al.

After a bitter divorce, Ellie Brooks moves to the isolated town of Graven with her nine-year-old son, Joey, hoping to start fresh. But their new home, perched on the edge of the mysterious Silent Lake, offers little comfort. The townsfolk are cold and distant, their eyes shadowed by something more than mere suspicion. And then there’s the lake—its misty surface rippling with whispers that only Joey seems to hear. As Ellie struggles to fit into the town, Joey’s behavior grows increasingly strange. He’s drawn to the lake, speaking of a voice in the fog that calls to him, promising answers to questions he cannot yet articulate. Desperate to protect her son, Ellie begins to unravel Graven’s dark history. What she uncovers chills her to the bone: a century-old pact to feed the lake’s insatiable hunger, a cursed altar hidden deep within the mist, and a malevolent force that preys on the town’s fears and guilt. The fog begins to thicken, creeping through the streets and into their lives. The townspeople, terrified of breaking their pact, turn against Ellie and Joey, seeing them as the next sacrifices to the lake. Trapped in a town that has surrendered to its own nightmares, Ellie must confront the horrors of her past and the terrors in the mist to save her son—and herself. But the lake does not give up its prey so easily. "The Altar in the Mist" is a chilling tale of fear, sacrifice, and the unbreakable bond between a mother and her child. Weaving supernatural terror with deeply human emotions, it explores how far we are willing to go to protect the ones we love—and what it costs to confront the monsters both outside and within.

" Can I read them before signing?" Becca asked and she was sure that she saw the woman flinch a little. ............................ When she noticed that Becca was thinking too much , she got pissed." Just sign it?" She yelled making the girl jolt. Rebecca signed the paper work with trembling hands but did not fail to at least scan some details of the documents a little while signing. " Thank you , au revoir " Wild cat said and left ......................... Becca sat as if she was glued to the chair.She remembered seeing some scary words like " Submissive , surrender , body , slave , sex " Oh my God , sex?!!!" That word was not in her dictionary But what would she do? She just made a deal....a deal that would either make her or break her A deal that would take her to the next level or bring her to the lowest lever ......... ***** ***** Xavier trailed kisses down her neck to her collar bone and she moved according to the rhythm. ...... ...... ..... He tore her fabric and found her body pleasant ...... ...... ..... Xavier parts he legs slightly and hit his head in between her. " Wait...no...please , I.......I..please , I'm still ....Argh!.....ahmm.....umm.....uh_huh..oh...no....please...awww.....please wait...please im still virgin ..please...this is a set up "Becca said but all her pleas where on deaf ears but what's worse was her body also betrayed her because she'd been drugged. It Dawn on her that those words she saw , were real.... everything was real ........ ...... ......Xavier fucked her hard like a mad man , Becca screamed simultaneously but he didn't hear her. ......... So this was it this was what she signed up for She was a slave She'd sold her body just to save her family from calamity She knew she should have backed out earlier but she didn't listern to the holy Spirit Instated she was drawn to deceit Look where it landed her but she knew this wasn't the end of the deal she knew there was more to it and it's not gonna be pleasant it dangerous and she has no escape route , she stuck in this Forever?? Or will any miracle happen? Would it work out for her good or it will have a bad toll on her?? ...... ...... Let's find out in THE DANGER BEHIND THE " DEAL " ........ I changed the name in Volume 2 to :: Fallen for my sex slave... This story is mixed up but all together are mind-blowing and to your awe. I love to combine my books to make them more interesting and less scary...we'll see how it goes ..... ...... ....... ........ I hope you stick with me to the end

In Nazi-occupied France, a young woman, Adeline Beaumont finds her life completely changed when her family is forced to share their home with a German Officer, Wilhelm von Haeften. Initially fueled by hatred, their relationship unexpectedly blossomed into a forbidden love amidst the brutality of war. But as the French resistance intensifies and the horrors of occupation deepen, Adeline must choose between her burgeoning feelings and her loyalty to her country. Will their forbidden love survive the escalating conflict? Or will the shadow of war tear them apart forever? Discover a story of defiance, sacrifice and a love that dares to bloom in the darkest of times

Sophia Akira, was popular as best-known fan-fic writer. She was childhood nemesis with Liam Tatsuya. Their hatred for each other was just a excuse why they argue and disagree with each other. Below the cower excuse of competition their love and trust for each other was unstoppable... Their love for each other was began in their high school days eventually creating high school love story but it doesn't stop there!!! their love went on to their camps days. Despite the problem they eventually continued to love each other forever!!

after being assassinated while reading his favorite manga an ex special forces opp is reborn into a poor village and a poor family, read about his journey to become the strongest. ____________________________________________________________ Author's note The plot may sound a little cliche but give it a chance u may enjoy it NB/ This is my first time writing so be patient with me, also give lots of feedback, feedback helps just don't hate on the story plus I am in school so one chapter per week.

Whispers in the Night" is a thrilling romance novel that follows Ava as she uncovers the dark secrets of Raven's Peak, a mysterious town shrouded in mystery and danger, where love and loyalty are tested in the face of ancient supernatural forces.

After years of wars against each other, the kingdoms of the continent of meridinia finally have peace after the visionary king of Rheine Frederick the Great rises to power. Bringing peace and prosperity throughout the kingdoms of meridinia through trade and diplomacy instead of conquest. Though, all good things must come to an end. With dangers arising and the abrupt end to Frederick's reign, can his sons bring together the continent again, or will the meridinia return to its former turmoil?

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In a world where loyalty is fleeting and power is paid for in blood, Vincenzo Moretti stands at the crossroads of destiny. As the sole heir to the Moretti family, he is thrust into the brutal underworld, where alliances are fragile, betrayal lurks in every shadow, and only the ruthless survive. With the weight of his family’s legacy on his shoulders and the Alliance seeking to crush him before he can rise, Vincenzo must navigate a treacherous path—one where trust is a luxury and power demands sacrifice. But in a game where fear and respect walk a razor’s edge, can he outmaneuver his enemies, forge true alliances, and carve his name into history? The battle for sovereignty begins. And in this war, Mercy is weakness.

In a world where leadership determines one's future, the National Student Leadership Initiative (NSLI) launches a radical experiment: Leadership Ascendancy Program (LAP) to cultivate the next generation of leaders who will run the country. This elite program gathers the top 100 most promising young leaders from across the nation—presidents, prefects, council members, and prodigies in leadership roles—bringing them to Primus Academy, a school that trains future world leaders. However, there's a catch: only 10 will graduate as "True Leaders," and only 1 among them can become the Sovereign leader. these 10 will securing high-ranking positions in politics, business, and society. The rest? Their leadership potential will be declared insufficient, permanently barring them from any influential role in the future. To prove their worth, students must compete in leadership-based challenges, forcing them to strategize, manipulate, and rally people behind them. As alliances form and betrayals unfold, these young visionaries must outthink, outmaneuver, and outlead their rivals—or risk fading into obscurity

A samurai, ill from a war long since passed, embarks on a harrowing journey across the continent to return his master's blade to the Isle of Mist. His sole companion is his master's estranged lover—an enigmatic monster-hunter-turned-hitman who hopes that, by joining the quest, he can redeem himself. The two find themselves entwined in an unlikely friendship brought together by shared grief, guilt, and hope. SFW, but does contain mature themes, sexual references, drug use/addiction, and violence.

With every move of her hands and every batting of her lashes, Selene was able to captivate the world with her delicate beauty. She was the "Queen of Showbiz," the beloved of the Castillo family, unlike Keira, the ugly duckling of the family. It didn't matter the context or truth behind the issue, Keira was to be blamed by everyone. "Selene can do no wrong! How can such a delicate, fragile thing think ill of someone? It must be Keira who is making up lies!" "How dare you cause your sister to become sick! Receive your punishment!" Such words were a norm for Keira. The place she called home was Hell's Gate, and the people she called family were poisonous demons. Her life was filled with blame and abuse hurled by her sister's supporters. She was schemed against, attacked, and ruined to the point of no return. The last nine months of her life were the worst. Her insomnia had developed into Sporadic Fatal Insomnia, causing her to lose weight as she suffered consistent sleepless nights. At the age of 23, Keira Castillo passed away alone in her dingy apartment. Her final moments were filled with dread as she begged and prayed to whichever god was listening. "If only I had one more chance..." To her delight, she had regressed to when she was 18. 'The man you love? I'm taking him. The title 'Queen of Showbiz'? That's also mine. Everything you gained from stepping all over me, I will take. My dear Selene, I will play you in the palms of my hands and live my life the way I was supposed to.'

Albecht is a genius that suffers from poverty, he gains his 'Ather' and fights into the other world and continues to find out more and more about himself, his deceased family and the world. Due to this he suffered and had good times, he goes through lots of different experiences, in which he is usually lonley eventhough he haves some people that worry about him due to his trait of being overly cautious.

In the wake of a devastating personal tragedy, young Sarah finds herself adrift in a sea of doubt and despair, questioning everything she once believed about faith and love. As she navigates the shadows of her grief, she encounters a series of remarkable individuals—each embodying the very essence of compassion and hope. From a wise elderly neighbor who shares stories of resilience to a spirited child who sees beauty in the mundane, these unexpected encounters begin to illuminate the path toward healing. Through their kindness and unwavering faith, Sarah slowly learns that even in the darkest moments, love can shine through, guiding her back to the light. As she embarks on a journey of self-discovery, Sarah must confront her pain and the barriers she has built around her heart. Will she find the strength to embrace the love that surrounds her and rediscover her faith, or will the darkness continue to overshadow her life? Join Sarah on a poignant journey of loss, healing, and the transformative power of love in "The Light in the Darkness," where hope flickers in the most unexpected places.

My new family was different from all the expectations I had imagined; they loved me and treated me with kindness. Memories of my previous life began to return to me in flashes. In my past life, I was not an ordinary person; I was a man with vast ambitions, someone deeply immersed in knowledge and power. A world I knew through reading a fantasy novel. I am a villain; I was a villain in my past life, and here I am, reborn as a rich villain in a novel I read in my previous life.

Shac’s life is as ordinary as it gets, waking up, rushing to school, struggling through class, repeat. But his routine shatters when he receives a cryptic email: "Don’t forget about the Duck." At first, it seems like a harmless prank. Then he starts noticing a yellow duckling appearing in the same place, and a suffocating unsettling nightmare begins to haunt him every night. Each morning, the email arrives again, the duckling crosses his path, and the world feels a little less… real. As Shac digs deeper, he realizes these aren’t coincidences but clues to a greater mystery, one that threatens to unravel his life and his very sense of self. To uncover the truth, Shac must follow the trail of the Duck, but doing so might lead him to a reality he’s not ready to face.

In a fascinating world of Archia, people are born with mana/magic and they can use their mana after they make a pact with a spirit in the forest of life. Each person can have one of the five types of spirits, fire, earth, water, air and space. Our FL Cassandra Von Bonbourte is the first princess of Galendale kingdom and one and only in the whole kingdom who didn't receive any spirit, she was called bad luck, cursed ones who brings disasters to the people around her. She was sent away in an abandoned palace where she spent her child to young adult life until she was called back to marry the crown prince of Asterlayham empire, biggest and the most powerful empire who is rumoured to be super ugly and fat. 1. What her life would be in a foreign land where everything is unknown ? 2. Will her husband really is as ugly and fat as rumoured described ? 3. What secrets she will unlock about herself that are hidden deep in ? 4. And who are those people that are after her life ? [ stay with me to find out ] THINGS THAT MIGHT INTEREST YOU ABOUT THIS BOOK 1. FANTASY WORLD : first of all, this story is based in a where everyone can use magic, has cute fairy like spirits, monsters, demons etc. 2. COOL, STRONG FL : as the FL was fend off to live on her own when she was young, she became independent and strong. She is determined type and knows how to do things right.( well, most of the time) 3. FLUFFY, SILLY ROMANCE : well! both main characters are dumb when it comes to love. One is a cry baby and other one is his nanny, one is shy and easily gets embarrass type and another is straightforward and sharp, one is a over thinker and another is also an over thinker. 4. Truck- load of DRAMAS : all the drama lovers, this could be your book as it is filled with them. 5. GOOD AMOUNT OF ROMCOM : you like misunderstandings, confusion and funny scenarios in stories, you should give it a shot. #. I will be uploading every two days.

Minami has always been painfully aware of her appearance. With her wild hair, rough features, and a face that makes people turn away, she has long accepted her title as "the ugly sister." It doesn’t help that her older brother, Kazuya, is the complete opposite—tall, effortlessly handsome, and admired by everyone. But if there’s one thing Minami hates more than her reflection, it’s Kazuya’s teasing. What starts as his usual playful torment takes an unexpected turn one night when he kisses her on the cheek, claiming she’s not ugly in his eyes. Flustered and determined to forget, Minami brushes it off as just another of his tricks. But Kazuya doesn’t let go so easily. His teasing grows more relentless, his words more affectionate, and his actions dangerously close to something she can’t ignore. Yet, beneath their complicated bond lies a secret neither dares to confess. They are not truly siblings. Both Kazuya and Minami know this, but Kazuya don't know that Minami knows. And beyond that hidden truth, an even deeper one lingers—one neither can admit. Kazuya loves her. Minami loves him. But love is the least of Kazuya’s worries. He is no ordinary man—he is a half-vampire, an anomaly that defies nature. A being who has conquered both the brilliance of day and the shadows of night, neither human nor monster, yet stronger than both. In the history of mankind and vampires alike, none have ever matched his power. And Minami’s face—her so-called hideous curse—is just that: a curse. One placed upon her long ago, cruel and unrelenting. Kazuya’s only goal is to break it, to give her back the beauty stolen from her. But will he succeed before she learns the truth? And if she does—if she finally sees herself through his eyes—will they ever be able to cross the fragile line between siblings and something far more dangerous? A story of self-worth, forbidden love, and the mysteries that bind them together.

War has waged as long as I could remember. I remember the blood. I remember the lifeless expressions. I remember how cold their bodies were as I laid between them.. I remember never getting the opportunity to meet my unborn baby sister. And even Now as my Brother Ascends the throne, He wishes for peace. He wants to make an alliance with The Lycans. But does he honestly think that the young king would want peace?

Ellie Yeo thought she could escape her one-sided love for her boss, Simon Sa, by accepting an arranged marriage to Ethan Jung. However, just when she plans to leave Simon’s world behind, he pulls her back into a whirlwind of emotions with one last business trip together. Torn between her growing attachment to Ethan and her unresolved feelings for Simon, Ellie faces her deepest emotional conflicts. As secrets unravel and difficult choices arise, Ellie must decide whether to follow her heart or break free from the man who refuses to let her go. Will she finally escape Simon’s grip, or will their twisted relationship trap her once again?

[Ugly-duckling Transformation, weak to strong] The destitute young miss of the Ling family was weak, had lowly qualifications, was ugly and frequently bullied. In the end, she was pushed into the freezing river by her so-called love rival. However, when she opened her eyes once again, her gaze was cold yet captivating! Everything had changed drastically! When her ugly looks faded, she became a peerless beauty. When she displayed her graceful bearing and talent, it was blinding and earth-shattering! I'm a foodie and I'm proud of it. I have a venomous tongue to infuriate people to death, but I won’t compensate with my life. All the handsome men would give their all just to make her smile, which provoked his desire to dominate and possess her. However, in the end, was it him who dominated her…