Portrait In Jade

n a world ruled by technology, Li Xue dismissed magic as nothing more than superstition—until she stumbled upon a mysterious jade necklace in a pawn shop. Drawn to its beauty, she wore it, unaware that doing so would awaken an ancient spirit trapped within. The spirit, introducing himself as Chen Yuxuan, revealed he was bound to her as her guardian. Chen Yuxuan warned her never to break the jade, for it was the key to keeping a great evil sealed. But during a sleepover at her cousins’ house, disaster struck—the jade shattered. In that moment, the Demon King, imprisoned for centuries by Chen Yuxuan, was released. With a malevolent vow to annihilate humanity, the Demon King plunged the world into chaos. Now, to undo the damage and stop the Demon King, the three cousins—Li Xue, Chen Yi, and Hua Rong—have been granted powers to fight back and seal him away for good. But the path ahead is fraught with peril, and their courage will be tested at every turn. Chen Yi: “We have to kill the Demon King.” Hua Rong: “Are you crazy?! We’ll die! Let’s just stay alive and keep our heads down!” Li Xue: “Hua Rong, we’ll die either way.” Chen Yuxuan:......

Set in ancient China that twins are bad luck to the family. One to live while another to die. However The Duke of Su had spare one of his daughter's life with his beloved wife's pleading. The other child, ShungYun is placed in the countryside for her to grow up safe without anyone knowing her existence. Many years later at the age of 15, his daughter received a decreed from the emperor to marry one of the prince. As the child he had cared for is too precious and sickly to be married off, the other daughter is bought back to the mansion to be married off as the other twin. This daughter who knows nothing of the noble life begins to learn and cause problems in the royal household of Prince Xian Wen. While Prince Xian Wen is a 18 years old strict military general. He knows nothing except exercising and learning military strategies from his master which is also his elder brother. He have a childhood sweetheart which he marry. However many people is against it. He left for outpost the day after his wedding. Did not return after 5 years. He was amused to hear what his wife have been doing in the capital daily. Upon returning, he discovered that the sweetheart isn't the girl that he had fallen in love with. While his wife console him and offer a friendship that he wish for more. While Shung Yun is struggling to live a life as her sister. Yet she wants to keep her own identity. She yearns for freedom that she knows. As she grows older, she dislike being control and told not what to do. She challenge her husband daily when he return.

How would you feel when you died and saw yourself in the future but this future is not one you wished for even your enemy to wake up to. When Captain Aria, a decorated soldier medic, is killed in battle, she is mysteriously transported to a damaged future, where she must navigate through an apocalypse, she must confront her own mortality, and fight to restore hope in a desperate world. In the year 2024, Captain Aria , a highly skilled and fearless soldier medic was part of an elite special forces unit. During this critical mission, she was fatally wounded and left for dead. However, Aria's death is only the beginning as She was thrown through time and space to the year 2178, where a catastrophic apocalypse has transformed the world into a wasteland. Aria awakens in a harsh, unfamiliar landscape that has been scarred by environmental disasters, nuclear devastation, and mutated insects. The once blue skies is now a toxic haze that reeks of ash and smoke. Aria was determined to survive this apocalypse and as she struggles to survive with her marine skills, she discovers some scattered survivors and someone she held dear. *** Released times are every day. I might release from 1_4 chapters a day so expect to read continuously. hehe ******** NOTE: This book is participating in Cupid Quill October so please your vote, gifts and comments is deeply appreciated

A white fox created on the moon millennium years ago. Lived on the moon alone for a long time. One day someone landed on the moon. Her name is Chang'e. Many moons later, a stone bridge appear, it connected to the heavenly realm. She was raised in the heavenly realm by Di Jun. He thought her the art to cultivate into a human. Together they lived as siblings. Till an accident that force her to go down to the human realm to disguise as a human. However she was deamed as a white fox demon. She long for her brother in heaven and search for home for a long time.

I was asked to lead them to someone I had never seen. I was a mirror to a world beyond. I am not who I chose to be. That 'someone' had been controlling me all along. Every time I peer above, I see gleaming strings of jade, Reaching to where I yearn to go.

The first day of school doesn't go as planned. Nikko is late and he's literally running to school. He's so nervous, and the random guy that laughed at him while rushing through a crossroad, didn't add up to his mood.... *I am not an owner of the cover photo*

“I only want you, Maximus. I already told my parents that I love you and I'm going to marry you. No one else.” Aurora indignantly exclaimed. Max was shaking his head from what he heard. “No. No. You’re not being fair, Aurora.” He felt himself losing his strength as well as any chance to change her mind. Max leaned his body at the back of the single chair, almost sitting on it. He tugged on his necktie, needing some more air. His gaze fell on the ground. He’s powerless against his father. He won’t be able to protect his girlfriend from his family. He didn’t notice that Aurora was already in front of him. He just felt her palm on his cheeks, caressing it gently. He looked up to her. “You’re not fair.” He mumbled weakly. Like a defeated child. She’s rubbing her thumb against his cheeks. “The world’s not fair, Max.” Shaking her head. “It’s never fair.” She commented breathlessly. “You get everything you want.” He ignored her actions. He’d gone numb all over. This girl was too much of everything. Too selfish to even understand how he felt. “No. I don’t have your heart.” Max swatted her hand away and stood up straight. He chuckled at her response and halted. He shook his head as he looked at her straight in the eyes. “You won’t. You don’t even have one.” ************** Aurora Fontalva got everything except the heart of a certain man. She only wants Max. But how can she make him fall for her when he already had someone? He loves his girlfriend. Maximus D’Arco can’t escape his family’s wish for him to marry the only Fontalva heiress. Worse, Aurora even blackmailed him, or his girlfriend would suffer. Why would he fall for someone who doesn’t even care about his feelings? Only his girlfriend does. Is there really a thin line between love and hate? What if the thread breaks? **************** AN: Be warned!!! This is not your typical romance. As the story progresses, it tackles family, career, toxic relationships, twisted attraction, love, hate, lust, and heavy drama. And there are cases in which you can be sensitive. Lastly, this is not for the weak of heart. Please read the FOREWORD. Thank you.

The love story of Ryan and Joy

Life is Pain Hope Fails now you understand... ~ Sylvanas Windrunner. Honestly growing up on Omega in the Mass Effect Universe will turn anyone into a terrible piece of filth... So lets watch our terrible girl F*ck sh*t up all over the Mass Effect 1-3 universe striking unholy fear into the council and the Systems Alliance as well while she's at it. Oh and she will definitely give a Visit to TIM causing him to have many nights of zero sleep... So yeah Cerberus the Terrorist Organization of the ME Universe is going to be terrorized in return xD

Lena Carter is a bright and resolute assistant who has her life changed when she saves a mysterious stranger from a hit-and-run. The man whom she saves is none other than Ethan Grayson: the enigmatic CEO of the Grayson Corporation. Drawn into the world of high stakes alongside hidden secrets, Lena discovers that the charm of Ethan hides behind a heart haunted by his tragic past. Their budding romance turns sinister when Lena finds a portrait of a woman who looks eerily like her-with one small difference. As questions arise about Ethan's motives behind his late lover's death, Lena finds herself mired in a web of betrayal, sabotage, and buried grief. For every trumped-up charge she uncovered about Grayson Corp's underhanded dealings, she pulled closer into Damien Lowell's ruthless world-a rival bent on crumbling everything Ethan had worked hard for. Complying with a cryptic ally and facing an endless string of anonymous threats, Lena gets pulled into a perilous web of deceit and power jockeying. With the sniper in her own background and secrets of Ethan poised to take it all down, Lena must make the impossible choice: pursue the truth or protect her own heart. Shadows of Deception is suspenseful, passionate, and amply endowed-with twists and turns along the way, together with the theme of what we will do for love, at what the expense of unearthing the past, and the strength of a woman who is determined to reforge her fate.

I got an ancient jade pendant, and then strange things happened one after another; I was determined to investigate the truth behind the jade pendant, but I discovered a shocking secret from five hundred years ago...

How would you feel if a spirit from millennials ago offers to change your life upside down and opens the door to fantasy? Fenrir. That was the spirit's name. He was a being of great power who came to earth to merge his soul with a capable human one's. And supposedly it was Silas. On this fateful night everything changed for him. He became something greater than human. Silas thought he was a loner in the mass until he met him again under the beautiful moonlight. His mate. But not everything is rainbow and unicorns. An old enemy arrives at earth and wants to steal something precious to Fenrir and Silas. It is at this moment that Silas has to gather all his power and protect all his loved ones and prevent the upcoming catastrophe. Will he be able to win and protect everyone? Is there even a way out? Come with me and find out. || Hey author here. First of all English isn't my first language nor my second or third but I like to challenge and improve myself. Meaning wherever you see a mistake or something just comment and I will correct myself. Even critique is welcomed as long as its respectful or else I will delete it. Hope you'll like this story. Hope the world I am building makes sense, if not I am open to ideas but no promises.

In the arid wastelands of Latin America stands **Solitary Bastion**, a fortress-like prison housing the nation's most dangerous criminals—cartel bosses, gang leaders, and unrepentant killers. In this volatile world of corruption and survival, the rules of morality are as fragile as the lives of those who dare uphold them. After dying in an underground fight, **Robert Viera**, a former boxer, finds himself reincarnated as a prison guard in this treacherous facility. Armed with a mysterious ability to see the full extent of someone's criminal life—and gain power by capturing or eliminating wrongdoers—Robert must navigate a labyrinth of danger, deceit, and deadly alliances. When Robert kills a cartel enforcer in self-defense during a prison riot, he becomes a marked man, targeted by the cartel and betrayed by his corrupt superiors. As conspiracies close in, Robert uncovers that even his warden and colleagues are players in a larger, sinister plot to silence him for good. With no one to trust and enemies lurking in every shadow, Robert must rely on his street smarts, fighting skills, and newfound abilities to survive. But in a place where justice is bought and loyalty is fleeting, will Robert's quest for redemption make him the savior of the prison—or its next victim? **"Shadows in the Bastion"** is a gripping tale of survival, betrayal, and one man's fight to expose the truth in a world where the lines between law and crime blur into darkness.

"I'm just a silly child with an unreachable dream. As a child, I always dreamed of being a Hero, but I went down the wrong path. I now look back at my foolish dream of wanting to be a Hero and saving others. Me, a Hero, what a farce. My sins can never be repented for they were too great." "Hah, don't even get me started on the story about my journey, for it's just a long and painful route to becoming a Diamond." "Power, luxury, worlds we can have all of them, but we can never fully be happy." "Diamond goddess my ass!! What is the use of becoming a powerful being if we can't even Live peacefully?" She turns to look at the child with pink hair and pink eyes. "Would you be interested in knowing who we are?" Iris asked the child. "Yes of course since I'm one too it would be good if I know," Polyra answered shyly and she twisted her hair on her fingertips. "Diamonds were supreme beings that were given to create life and destroy life, also known as world destroyers. They could pass through time and dimensions and create worlds of their own." I said as stars formed around them. "All Diamonds have a Diamond Gem in their body plus we have Diamond-shaped pupils to identify ourselves." "So then are we like cool or something," Polyra asked joyfully. Iris gave her a blank yet sad look, "I wish we were..." "All I know is throughout myself as a Diamond all I've felt was pain, but one thing that keeps me going is to find my sisters." "Diamonds are never free unless we're truly strong, but if we aren't we would be chased for the rest of our days." "What about the rest of the other Diamonds? There must be more people like us, right? Polyra asked nervously. "They're not my problem to deal with," Iris said coldly. "Then why did you save me?" Polyra asked as she stared deep into Iris's lifeless eyes. "Maybe a connection, I don't know." She responded. "Well then Iris if you won't find the rest of the other Diamonds, I will," Polyra stood up proudly. "Hahahaha, fine then have it your way." "Polyra, do you still want to be the Pink Diamond and become my follower?" she asked, stretching out her hand. "How can you also ask such a silly question Iris. You were the one who raised me and I don't care if I become a follower of the Black Diamond Goddess, because you're like a mother to me," she said softly. "Then the whole heavens would hate you dear child. For the Black Diamond shall always be the Diamond to bring calamity, chaos, and evil upon everything…." "And the Diamond war shall begin soon." The cover art isn't mine

After spending 15 years of her life trapped in her family’s manor due to poor health, Liu Sihua finally sees a chance to escape when a crack forms in the manor walls. Naive and eager to explore the world, she slips out, only to be captured by human hunters and sold at auction. As a rare Qi gatherer, Sihua is forced into slavery, enduring years of captivity while desperately fighting for her freedom. Her relentless attempts to escape lead to a final confrontation on a cliff’s edge, where, cornered and without options, she is slain in the dead of night. With blood spilling from her mouth, Sihua smiles. At least now, she has found peace. But fate has other plans. Sinhua is reincarnated back to her 15-year-old self, just before she ever left the manor. This time, however, she possesses a powerful Qi Gathering System, allowing her to cultivate unimaginable energy. Determined to rewrite her fate, Sihua sets out to forge a new path. Yet peace remains elusive when the Ice Prince, the third prince of the Warring Continent, sets his sights on her. *** "Your Highness... the young madam used up all the money in the treasury!" "I'm wealthy beyond measure. Let her spend as much as she pleases." "Your Highness... the young madam stripped the eunuchs of their clothes and chased them out of the palace!" "If they offended her, they deserve the punishment." "Your Highness… someone upset the young madam again!" "Who dares?" "It’s the cook! He refused to make sweet treats for the young madam..." After a moment of thought, the prince declares, "Let him and every cook in the continent prepare every treat imaginable until her anger is soothed. Let’s see who dares provoke her next." P.S. Sihua’s hidden talents? You'll have to read on to find out.

In the town of Harmony Hills, Sarah, a talented pianist, and Ethan, a skilled guitarist, meet and bond over their love of music. Their friendship blossoms into love as they share dreams and create beautiful melodies together. Ethan confesses his feelings under the stars, and Sarah reciprocates. From that moment on, they embark on a journey of love, their hearts beating in perfect harmony

Alaris

To fulfill a prophecy in hope of saving his clan, Jaelan sets out on a journey North. His thoughts are mixed as he races to reach the cave hidden in the mountain of seven peaks before the allotted time runs out. However, on his quest he runs into a warrior, who might just be the answer to what he’s looking for. NC-17 rating due to sexual content Join our discord: https://discord.gg/2A78sSfn

Emily, the protagonist of this tale, is a woman consumed by a past she cannot escape. She seeks solace in solitude, finding refuge in the quiet confines of her own existence. But fate, or perhaps a darker force, has other plans for her. A chance encounter with a mysterious stranger, Mark, leads her to a secluded forest, a place where the boundaries between reality and nightmare blur. This forest is not a haven of peace, but a realm of the damned, a place where forgotten souls wander, their stories echoing in the whispers of the wind. Emily is trapped between the world of the living and the dead, caught in a relentless onslaught of horrors. She faces a cast of chilling characters, each one a manifestation of her own inner demons. As she struggles to survive, Emily must confront not only the horrors that surround her, but also the demons that haunt her from within. The forest becomes a crucible, a place where she is tested to her very core, forced to face the depths of her own fear and the enduring power of the human spirit. Lost in Forever is a journey into the darkest corners of the human psyche, a story that explores themes of isolation, fear, and the unwavering strength of the human will. WARNING: This book may contain mature themes, Dark fantasy/Horror Elements,Emotional distress. Readers discretion is advised. IF YOU ARE SENSITIVE TO TRIGGER TOPICS PLEASE PROCEED WITH CAUTION.

Abaddon is a noble-born boy in a world where superpowers determine a person’s value. Though his father is the strongest human on the continent, Abaddon is born powerless—a disgrace in royal circles. His early life is filled with pain, but just as things seem to improve, his family is betrayed and massacred by the very gods they worship. Abaddon is then sold into slavery and used as a human shield in dangerous magical explorations. On a mission to a beast-infested island, he dies, but his intense desire for revenge prevents his soul from moving to the underworld, Xerathar. This act of defiance draws the attention of Kaelar, the Primordial of Chaos, who offers Abaddon a pact: the power to kill the gods in exchange for freeing the Primordials. Kaelar creates a new heart for Abaddon from his essence—the Chaotic Heart of Ashura. Reborn with this power, Abaddon embarks on a relentless journey to destroy the gods, retrieve his family’s souls from Xerathar, and endure immense pain for the sake of love and vengeance.

Feng Zhijiu was born frail and was told that she would not live to be 25 years old. However, she lives her life with positivity and strives to live life to the fullest. Until one night, her fragile body was suddenly struck by lightning, and she died. Transmigrating to another world, she discovered a new world where humans, spiritual beasts, demons, and gods coexisted. Blessed with a space and countless books, she took the first step into the world of cultivation. As she uncovers the mysteries of the world, she realizes her background is not as simple as she thought. Accompanied by her disciple and lover, Feng Zhijiu slowly discovered the truth behind everything.

Yining had a peaceful life until her world turned upside down when her family went bankrupt. She was forced to marry Tang and since then, she has never been the same.

In a world where humanity keeps declining, just like today's reality, we see how our protagonist Kiyoshi's life unfolds piece by piece.