Used Book Store Near Me

On an ordinary day, Lucius stumbled upon a strange, run-down shop. At first, he assumed it was abandoned—until he stepped inside. [You have entered the Universal Alchemy Store.] [Congratulations! You are now the store’s owner.] [Please craft your first potion.] Lucius blinked. 'What kind of joke is this?' But as if guided by an unseen force, he followed the instructions. Minutes later, his first creation was complete. [Love Potion: The drinker will fall in love with the first person they lay eyes on.] Lucius swallowed hard. 'Wait… does this actually work?' Before he could process it, the shop’s door swung open. Standing in the entrance was no ordinary customer—she was an elf. Long, pointed ears, mesmerizing green eyes, and a body sculpted by the gods. A visitor from another world. A dangerous thought crept into his mind. 'Should I test it on her?' ----------------- Disclaimer: This book has mature content. Discord link: https://discord.gg/Z9pY9tE9e8 For Spicy Pictures, join my Patreon: https://tinyurl.com/NaughtyJ

Lin Mo, an ordinary salaryman from Earth, finds himself inexplicably transported to the ethereal Realm of Nine Heavens after dying from a traffic accident. His new, and utterly bizarre, occupation? Running the Divine Convenience Store; a celestial store catering to the needs of immortals, cultivators, and mortals alike. Excerpts from Customer Reviews: Yu Qingyan – Emissary of the Verdant Sky Pavilion "I never thought I’d find myself browsing a convenience store like a mortal, but here I am. The Spicy Taihao Noodles lured me but it's the Heavenly Dew Soda that made stay—it’s like drinking liquid enlightenment. Five stars!" --- Zhou Rui – Crimson Vale Sect Disciple "Highly recommended! All of their products are divine and the Shopkeeper saved my life! now it's my life's goal to spread the word of the store! --- Liu Xiaoyu – Store Assistant (and Self-Proclaimed Prodigy) "Working here is like being in the heart of a divine revolution! Every day, I get to introduce customers to life-changing products. And the best part? I get first dibs on everything. Boss Lin might be a sly merchant, but he knows how to run a store. 10/10 would recommend!" --- Luhan – Former Poison Demon Cult Spy (Now Loyal Customer) "I was sent to spy on the store, but I ended up becoming a regular. The Frosty Lotus Brew is the only thing that calms my nerves after a long day of… well, you know!" --- Wei Xian – City Lord of Fanling "The Divine Convenience Store has transformed our city. Our guards are stronger, our cultivators are more confident, and even the mortals are thriving. The store’s influence is undeniable. If you haven’t visited yet, you’re missing out. A true gem in our region!" --- Taihao – Head of the Divine Pantheon (and Proud Backer) "I brought the concept of a convenience store to the cultivation world, but Lin Mo has taken it to a whole new level. The store is a testament to what happens when divine ingenuity meets mortal creativity. I couldn’t be prouder. Now, if only he’d stock more of my Spicy Noodles…"

After a painful breakup and years of sacrificing her dreams, Artist Grace Montgomery seeks a fresh start in a small coastal town, inheriting her late grandmother's old cottage. She's determined to rebuild not only the home but her own life. What she didn't expect is to find herself drawn to Ethan Walker, a handsome contractor and a single father with walls as high as her own. He still grieves the loss of his wife. but he focused his life on raising his eight year old daughter, Maya and staying emotionally guarded. While Ethan restores Grace's cottage sparks fly, but both are too cautious to let their guard down. Along the line, Maya had passion for art and bonded well with Grace. While Grace works closely with Ethan, a slow-burning romance begins to develop. However, past wounds, unspoken fears and the unexpected return of Grace's ex-financé Liam Carter. He threatened to keep them apart. In the end, they must decide whether to let the past define them or take a chance of love and a future together. Will they take the chance on each other? Or will fear, their pasts and doubt keep them apart?

credit to author SobeksChosen A school receptionist gets her fair deal of pounding by a ten year old student

Thea is always bound to misfortunes, from her family to opportunities and always thought it may be because of her negative mindset. With her big dreams to live a peaceful and fruitful life, she strived behind those, but with her entanglement to Dimitri led her to know that her misfortunes is not just about her thinking.

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 Saturday.

In the heart of a bustling city, a unique grocery store operates under two identities: "Sunrise Market" by day and "Moonlit Provisions" by night. By day, it serves as a cozy, family-owned business catering to local residents. However, as night falls, the store transforms to cater to the supernatural community, offering magical items and rare ingredients to vampires, werewolves, ghosts, and other creatures of the night. The story follows the journey of two new employees, Emily and Jacob Westerfelt, as they navigate the dual nature of the store. Emily, a young witch, quickly adapts to the magical world, while Jacob, a newcomer to the city, faces a steep learning curve as he encounters the store's supernatural clientele. As Jacob becomes more comfortable in his role, he experiences a transformative mishap involving a volatile transformation potion, which temporarily turns him into a ghost. This incident gives him a new perspective on the supernatural world and deepens his commitment to serving both the human and supernatural communities. Through their experiences, Emily and Jacob learn the importance of maintaining balance between two worlds and become integral to the success of Moonlit Provisions. The story explores themes of adaptation, community, and the challenges of bridging two vastly different worlds. This synopsis captures the essence of the story, highlighting its unique setting and the adventures of its main characters as they navigate the magical world of Moonlit Provisions.

Setsu, a 28-year-old NEET, has spent his life mastering the fine arts of anime, video games, and living rent-free in his mother’s house. With a prestigious engineering degree collecting dust and a romantic resume built entirely on eroge, he’s perfectly content in his world of 2D waifus. Until—his mother drops the ultimate ultimatum. “Get a girlfriend or never come back.” Now homeless, armed with delusional confidence and questionable experience, Setsu embarks on his real-world dating adventure. Will he build the ultimate harem with his anime wisdom? Or will reality prove to be the final boss? A chaotic, fast-paced, and painfully misguided romance-comedy one-shot.

WARNING: Mature Content. Winner of WPC #197 (Silver) The handmaiden's hurried footsteps can be heard in the hallway, followed by a loud slamming of the door. When we were finally left alone, Rin's calm voice can be heard, "I don't like that maid of yours, I will have to get you a new one within the week." I nodded, by this time I am used to having my handmaidens changed. He took the comb and started combing my hair, his dark eyes looking straight into my eyes, the sheer perfection of his face in contrast to my ever-plain-looking face. I looked away, I can't bear looking at it, it reminds me of the book that I'm in and how this is not a fairytale. He held me by the shoulders and asked in a cold voice, "Why do you look away? Is the idea of us still so intolerable for you?" I don't know how to answer him so I just nodded and bit my lower lip. He carried me to bed as he kissed my hair. Then, he laid me on the bed, his eyes boring through mine. "I hate that you are afraid of me, and that the idea of us is unacceptable to you. But right now, the only thing making you stay with me is fear of what I'd do if I lose you, I have no choice but to hold onto it. Forgive me Maru, I have no choice but to cherish the fear I have inflicted on you." He disrobed me, his calloused hands rough against my skin, feeling, touching, and leaving warmth where it landed. I winced every time his fingers land on a bruise, or on some of the fresh marks he placed there last night. "Do you want this?" he asked me as his fingers curled against my breasts, pinching one taut nipple after the other. I nodded, unable to deny under his skeptical gaze, I moaned in pleasure when his lips replaced his touch. His tongue licked on a pinkish bud and then sucked so very gently. "Tell me, any time you want me to stop, Maru. One word, that is all I need," he whispered and I blushed as I was reminded that I never stopped his assaults. I was powerless against my own needs, in the modern human world, it seems I am a submissive. And right here taking me in for another torturous night, is my dominant. I am married to Rin Saito, the most powerful monarch this world has ever seen, and I... I think I may have found my master in him. "Raise your hands for me, raise them above your head, and clasp them together," he whispered, his mouth barely an inch from my ear. I obliged, my body trembling from desire and fear combined, anticipating his next orders and feeling my body give in to his control. He took a silky rope he has been keeping on the drawers of the bedside table, and smiling, bounded up my wrists. "Tighter?" his sadistic smile made him a bit more benevolent in my eyes. I trembled from excitement as I nodded my head. He tightened my bind and leveled his head with mine, then he dipped his head, claiming my lips as I squirm helplessly against him. He opened my lips and slid his tongue inside my throat, my own saliva dripping down my neck. "Beautiful, my beautiful Maru," I heard him whisper as his hands continued to travel down, stroking and sliding gently down my skin until it reached my undergarments. "You shouldn't even bother with this, you know of my appetite. I told you not to wear them at night, my love, do you really want to be punished that badly?" I moaned, his lips curving in a proud smile. "I like it when you lose yourself in shameless pleasure. I like it when I can sully the princess and turn her into my queen," he claimed my lips more possessively.

Inside the kingdom, a store could be found, not much was new about it, and its products were strage. Spheres that could turn into beasts never seen before, and with abilities never heard of. The young boy who owned the place gave the customers a smirk whenever he was asked about the products. “These? These are bakugans!”

Worick Chamnie never expected his mundane life to change-until the day it was stolen from him. Transported to the world of Ambitus alongside countless others, he finds himself caught in a conflict far beyond his comprehension. With no way home and a strange power lurking beneath his skin, he is forced to survive in a world teetering on the edge of war. Marked by a mysterious force and haunted by memories of his past, Worick sets out on a path of solitude, unwilling to trust but unable to ignore the growing storm around him. As he struggles against the darkness within and the forces that seek to control him, he slowly begins to form bonds with those who refuse to abandon him-even when he tries to push them away. But something ancient stirs beneath the surface of Ambitus, a power long forgotten, waiting to awaken. And when it does, Worick may no longer have a choice in the fate he must face.

Five years ago, Alexia Harris vanished without a trace-shattering Brandon Gracia's heart and leaving behind nothing but unanswered questions and rage. Now, fate has thrown her back into his world, completely unaware that the man she once abandoned is now the powerful CEO standing between her and survival. But Brandon doesn't just want answers. He wants revenge. With a single calculated move, he destroys her career, traps her in debt, and leaves her with only one option-marry him or lose everything. Alexia knows something isn't right. The man she once loved is gone, replaced by someone cold, ruthless, and dangerously possessive. But she signs the contract anyway, thinking she can endure his torment long enough to escape. But then Alexia learns the truth. She's pregnant. With his child. And when Brandon finds out? The game changes. Now, it's no longer about revenge. It's about who will break first. Because the deeper they fall, the more their past unravels-revealing a secret that could destroy them both. She thought she was trapped before. She had no idea.

Love is blind as well as it sees clearer than any eye can, it is kind on one side and ruthless on the other it is the best thing to happen to loving heart but the worst nightmare to a broken soul

-- A Story of Us follows the intertwining lives of [Main Character 1] and [Main Character 2], two souls brought together by fate, torn apart by circumstances, and bound by an unbreakable love. From chance encounters to heart-wrenching separations, their journey is a testament to love’s resilience and the choices that define us. As they navigate life's unpredictable twists—family expectations, personal ambitions, and past wounds—will their love endure, or will it become just another memory in the story of their lives? A heartfelt romance filled with passion, longing, and second chances, A Story of Us explores the beauty of love that lingers even when the world tries to pull two hearts apart. ---

Amelia Harper never thought she’d fall in love with a stalker—especially not one as awkward and hopelessly bad at flirting as Oliver. But life has a funny way of turning the creepy into the cute. Between imaginary cats giving terrible dating advice, best friends with no filter, and a boy who watches her like she’s his entire world (in the least serial-killer way possible), Amelia’s love story is anything but ordinary. As their clumsy romance unfolds—filled with hilarious misunderstandings, heart-fluttering moments, and an undeniable connection—Amelia realizes that love isn’t about grand gestures. Sometimes, it’s found in quiet glances, accidental confessions, and the boy who’s been there all along. But love isn’t a fairytale, and growing up means learning when to hold on… and when to let go. A rom-com filled with laughter, love, and a little bit of magic—because sometimes, the best love stories begin in the shadows.

I watch him. Always. Caspian Devereux moves through the halls like he owns them-because he does. Untouchable. Unreachable. Perfect. But I see him differently. The way his fingers tap against the desk when he's restless. The slight clench of his jaw when he's annoyed. The way his lips barely part when he exhales. He doesn't notice me. No one does. But that's fine. Because I notice everything. And one day... Caspian Devereux will notice me too.

A decade ago, "Arjun Malhotra", a ruthless billionaire, and "Meera Sharma", a determined woman with dreams of her own, shared a connection that was undeniable yet destructive. Arjun, terrified of emotional attachment, refused to acknowledge his love and instead made a cruel, inappropriate proposal that shattered Meera’s heart. Choosing self-respect over love, Meera walked away, vowing never to look back. Time moved on. Meera built a peaceful life with "Raghav", a kind-hearted man who gave her stability and love. She embraced motherhood, raising their daughter, "Aarini", and balanced her responsibilities with quiet strength. Meanwhile, Arjun buried himself in power, wealth, and fleeting distractions, yet nothing filled the void she left behind. Fate has other plans when Meera unknowingly takes a job at "Arjun’s firm", unaware that he is the one pulling the strings. The moment he sees her again, Arjun’s obsession reignites—this time, he refuses to lose her. Using his power, influence, and emotional manipulation, he weaves himself back into her life, determined to break the barriers she built. As Arjun orchestrates subtle manipulations—forcing late-night meetings, creating moments of doubt about Raghav, and playing on Meera’s emotions—she finds herself caught between the shadows of her past and the life she built. Her once unwavering resolve begins to tremble as old wounds resurface, and the man she once loved becomes an inescapable force in her world. With Raghav sensing the growing strain and Arjun relentless in his pursuit, Meera stands at a crossroads. Will she fight for the love she chose, or will the haunting pull of her past consume her once again? "Shadows of Us" is a gripping tale of love, obsession, and the dangerous allure of unfinished emotions—where the past refuses to stay buried, and the heart is forced to confront the shadows it once ran from.

Cigarette smoke curls in the stagnant air, the dim glow of a dying bulb casting twisted shadows against the walls littered with half-torn articles and red-thread connections. Somewhere between the ink-stained papers and the scattered pills, a man sits—silent, unmoving, staring blankly at a stuffed monkey in a clown suit. A detective, they call him. A man of justice, a solver of mysteries. But behind the applause and empty praises, behind the sharp smiles and hollow congratulations, he is nothing but a walking contradiction—one hand holding a case file, the other exchanging cash for little plastic sachets. His mind is a labyrinth of voices, whispers that coil around his thoughts like suffocating vines. His brother grins at him from the corners of his vision, eyes glinting with the truth he refuses to face. His father’s voice is gentle, forgiving—too forgiving. Too much for a man who doesn’t deserve it. Each pill swallowed is another step into the illusion, another moment of stolen happiness before the weight of reality drags him under. He walks the city streets, drowning in faces that admire him, loathe him, see him as something he is not. He is both a hero and a villain, a detective and a criminal, a man trying to outrun the past while shackled to its corpse. And at the end of the night, when the echoes of the world fall away, all that remains is the darkness, the whispers, and the suffocating truth—he can never escape them.

Emily wakes up in a hospital with no memory of her past, only to find Tyler, a man who claims to be her boyfriend, by her side. He tells her they had a beautiful relationship before her accident, and though she doesn’t remember, she trusts his words. Tyler is gentle, patient, and always there for her—so why does a part of her feel empty? As she tries to adjust to her new life, Emily encounters Ethan Blackwood, a cold and distant CEO who looks at her with a storm of emotions hidden behind his sharp gaze. The moment their eyes meet, a sharp pain shoots through Emily’s head, followed by fleeting memories—ones that contradict Tyler’s version of her past. Ethan refuses to acknowledge their connection, acting as if she means nothing to him. But why does her heart ache when he turns away? Something isn’t right. Every time Emily questions her past, Tyler dodges the topic. The way he watches her, the way he subtly keeps her away from certain people—it feels like he’s hiding something. Desperate for answers, she turns to Ethan’s secretary, Oliver, hoping he can fill in the blanks. At first, Oliver hesitates, clearly torn between loyalty and concern, but soon he confirms Emily’s suspicions—Tyler is lying. The truth slowly unravels—Ethan wasn’t just someone she knew; he was her real lover. Their love had once been deep and unbreakable, yet something tore them apart. But if Ethan loved her, why did he let her go? Why is he avoiding her now? As Emily digs deeper, she discovers a horrifying truth—her accident wasn’t an accident at all. Someone wanted her to forget. Someone wanted to erase Ethan from her life. But why? The more she uncovers, the more danger follows her. Tyler grows more possessive, Ethan refuses to open his heart, and the pieces of the past don’t add up. When the real reason behind her accident comes to light, Emily is faced with a devastating choice—fight for the love she once had or live in the lie she was forced into. In a world where memories can be stolen and love can be rewritten, Emily must uncover the truth before it’s too late. But will Ethan still be there when she remembers everything? Or has she already lost him forever?

xp book

THIS BOOK HAS BEEN DELETED

The Heavenly Sage Xavier who had just defeated the Demon King Diablo unfortunately met his deathbed besides his dead comrades. As his consciousness thought he will go to the heavens, his expectations was crumbled as he realized he was reborn as A baby in some random village and it was 500 years after the war between Humanity and the Demons. What will await his journey?

It was cheap so I brought it right away Note: I do not own any of the characters or the plot in this book, I was just only uploading this here in Webnovel. Original Author Here: https://www.novelupdates.com/nauthor/%ec%98%a4%eb%a6%ac%eb%84%88%ea%b5%ac%eb%a6%ac/