Choices First Comes Love

Ethan is a 28-year-old just trying to survive the grind of San Francisco, juggling bills, rent, and dreams that seem farther away every day. But one night, everything changes when two strangers show up outside his apartment with a revelation that shatters his ordinary life—his long-lost uncle, whom he believed dead for years, has only just passed away. As the closest male heir, Ethan isn’t inheriting a small fortune or a fancy car. Instead, he’s been left a kingdom—a real one—along with all the political intrigue, enemies, and centuries-old problems that come with it. Suddenly thrust into a world of power and danger, Ethan must navigate treacherous alliances, fend off assassination attempts, and learn what it means to lead a nation on the brink of chaos… all while wondering if his next cup of coffee might be his last.

What comes after the end? The inescapable void? A relentless darkness where hope is nothing but a distant memory? Who do you trust when you can’t even trust yourself? When the echoes of your past mistakes haunt every step, and the shadows seem to whisper your deepest fears? I asked myself these questions before and after Z-day. I ask them every waking moment, but the answers never come. They never have, and I don’t think they ever will. In a world stripped of its humanity, where survival is the only law, the truth feels like a luxury we can no longer afford. I know that those left behind are the worst of humanity—the scavengers, the betrayers, the ones who have embraced the darkness. But there are also others who fell at the last minute, those who clung to their last shreds of decency before the end swallowed them whole. Some are burdened with crimes that seem small compared to the horrors that now plague the earth, yet the punishment is the same for us all. The doctrine says that sin is sin, no matter the good intentions behind it. I guess they were right. This world is unforgiving, and it doesn’t care about the reasons that led us here. Do I hate it here? Yes, I do. Every breath I take in this poisoned air is a reminder of what we’ve lost. Do I regret being here? Of course not, because I have a sister to protect. She’s my only tether to what’s left of my humanity, my only reason to keep fighting when everything else has been reduced to ash. My name is Paul Okonkwo, and I will get her safely through this hell on earth, even if it’s the last thing I do. No matter what this broken world throws at us, no matter how deep I have to sink into the darkness, I will be the shield that keeps her safe. Because in the end, that’s all that matters—keeping her alive, keeping her safe, even if it means sacrificing what little is left of myself.

Life really be tough and sometimes we are left with no choice than to go against our morals and standards sometimes

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isang babae na pinaglaroan lamang para sakanyang desire isa lamang syang kahamak na babae ngunit ilang beses na syang sinaktan. ano ang sunod na mangyayare?

Gozay, a determined high schooler, has chased Maya, the class topper, despite her endless rejections. But when he finally gives up, Maya realizes she loves him—only it’s too late. In a desperate test of his loyalty, Maya involves her inseparable cousin and best friend, Rina, unaware of Rina's quiet love for Gozay. Now, Gozay is torn between the girl he’s always dreamed of and the one who truly loves him, while Maya and Rina face a heart-wrenching choice between love and family.

The most powerful and advanced race in the Chaos universe has sent its state-of-the-art research ship into space to search for inhabited planets and, if necessary, colonize them. Years later, on their way back home, their sensors caught a strange energy fluctuation coming from the black hole they passed near. Therefore, they changed direction and got as close to the black hole as possible. At that moment, the lightning energy suddenly released from the black hole hit the research ship. The ship, whose all systems suddenly shut down, lost its balance and was pulled into the black hole. After a while, the ship started working again, but it was too late. They could not escape from the black hole due to their insufficient energy, but sensors discovered that there was a wormhole inside the black hole. The ship heading to that point passed through the wormhole at the last moment and reached a very small universe. When they began to examine the new universe closely, they were immediately spotted by the local races and a war broke out between them. They lost the war because their advanced weapons were useless in this universe. And the new owner of the ship became the clan of the Immortal Ahzab. About 20 years later, all the clans who wanted to take over the ship united and declared war on Ahzab's clan. Ahzab's clan managed to escape from this green world by ship, but suffered many casualties. When they left the black hole with the ship and reached the universe of chaos, there was no trace of those following them. However, the condition of the ship was not very good. They set out for the nearest habitable planet. The ship quickly entered the atmosphere after many problems and sank after hitting the ground . Time passed quickly and years later, a new student joined the clan of the immortal Ahzab.

Jeanette Washington was a young and upcoming writer, with a couple books under her belt and racing up the charts, which was told it was time to take a much needed holiday. When the time came, she whisked herself off to Rome, looking forward to some sightseeing, relaxing….and though she shouldn’t….some much needed writing. Although, an accident by the name of Ramon Capillini changers all of her plans. But if it’s for the better…or worse….she has yet to decide.

“I can't have this life with you. Not yet! Doesn't mean that I am giving up.” Elena was born as an Hawksworth, one of the most prestigious families in the Blackwood pack. But she grew up as an ordinary orphan, along with countless others,ignored and forgotten in the pack house. She is wolfless and traces of dark magic courses through her veins. It's a lethal and deadly combination, loathed by most in the werewolf world. She was forced to flee her pack and spend years in the human world. When she comes back, things have changed a lot in the Blackwood pack. There are forces out there trying to get their hands on something Elena doesn't even know exists. She is caught between her love for Alpha Kael and unearthing secrets buried in her family history. There are creatures lurking around that,known and unknown.There are power dynamics at stake that can shatter the entire balance of the supernatural world. Will love be enough? Will there be a brighter tomorrow?

An innocent guy who has just started going to college gets his life changed when a politician's notorious son falls in love with him. Achyut, despite being the guy every girl or boy desires has locked his eyes on Sohail, a normal guy with no desire to fall in love but to be focused on studies and taking care of his father. What happens when Sohail rejects Achyut and how does Achyut take it? Will Sohail fall in love? As for Achyut what he wanted as one night stand turned into something which made him super possessive for Sohail making sure that nobody touches him. Let's read the story of Achyut and Sohail..

"Let me fall in love with you." With his ocean blue eyes, he looks at me. "I can't ...We are enemies." "I-" I know that. I doubt anyone knows it better than us. But still I can't help it. I want to love you. I want you to love me. I want us to be together. I wish I could declare this to whole world. Slowly extending his hands towards me, he says"One day we will not be enemies, maybe then we can be lovers." What do I say to that? Do I tell him I will wait... Or question him when? I have so many questions to ask him. But again how do I break it to him. "..." "n.." His gaze stuck on me for a while finally disappears. Facing straight, he finally breaks the silence with a soft wispher"Not just lovers." "Yes." I question him not believing my ears. Maybe the whistle of air is hindering my hearing. He whimpers. Completely turning away his head, he adds"Not just lovers but spouses." "Are you proposing to me?" I couldn't believe my ears, I couldn't believe reality. I am dreaming, aren't I? Maybe the night's cold is finally getting to me. "Yes,I will you accept?" He heard that. Noway did I speak aloud? Huh. The tips of his ear are little red. He is so cute. I can't help but smile to that. "You do realize you are asking me to wait to date right?" He turns and stares me down in eyes. He looks pitful. Maybe to an outsiders, it looks like I am bullying him. "I will give you the answer when we aren't enemies. He looked away. He had a frown on his face. "When the night comes, will we meet again." I asked him, gazing upon the stars in the sky. " When the night comes, I will also come with it." His replied made my heart tingle. "But I don't know about you." My face had a soft smile.

Then, Keira added in her hoarse sweet voice, "I will enter the Military Academy to conquer you, General Zach. So be ready, because I never take a 'NO' for an answer." That was the last words that Keira dropped before she closed the gap and kissed Zach on his lips, leaving him just staring at her in utter bewilderment. ******* Keira Chan is a young goddess of beauty but is spoilt, rebellious, stubborn and obstinate at the young age of her youth. Her bull headed character distraught strategically when she met General Zacharias 'Zach' Lim a striking hunk and the youngest general of the top tier military troop in their country. Keira had have a love at first sight, instant crush and in fleeting attraction on encountering him. She fell deeply in the depths and abyss of love with this cold, aloof, broken hearted and blooded soldiers. He'd his fragile heart broken once by some senseless EX so her mission was to melt his frozen heart and break down his guarded walls. Will she be successful in wooing and making the most brooding man ever fall in love with her?

Valarie Miller, the only child of her late mother remembers her death with anguish because she lost two things at the same time. First, she gave her heart to Brian Garfield, the future President of a leading cosmetics company that night to raise funds for her sick mother's hospital bill. Secondly, to her despair, she returned to the hospital in the morning with so much money from him only to discover that her mother was dead and she hated men and the will to live. Likewise, she went into hiding while carrying Brian's pregnancy. She delivered a set of twins - boy and girl afterward and named them, Brian and Valarie. To her chagrin, three years later, she could not stop thinking of him. Unknown to her, Brian hated women too especially her stepsister, Jane who lured her to him and could not think of another woman but her. She got tired of missing him and returned with his children that morning only to discover that he was getting married to her stepsister, Jane. Can she win her first love back?

A jiao ren kind like mermaid, accidentlly meet a human girl, it coused him choose his gender as male. Becaused of war between jiao ren and human, base on water issue, they hate each other, but there is exceptional, this jiao ren has fallin love with this human girl. Confrant of both side of jiaoren and human. where their love should go, and behind all of this there is a evil behave start try to take over the world...

Seok Hye-su has long since moved on from her high school heartbreak—or so she thought. Life in Incheon is predictable, and that’s just how she likes it. But everything changes one chilly afternoon when the flashing of cameras and the hum of a growing crowd pull her attention. Turning the corner, she sees him: Dong Chan-wook, now a famous singer, surrounded by fans and media. Years ago, he was the boy who promised to love her forever, only to shatter that promise in pursuit of fame. And now, standing in the spotlight he left her for, he looks as shocked to see her as she feels to see him. As their paths unexpectedly cross again, old wounds resurface and sparks ignite. But fame has made Chan-wook untouchable, and Hye-su has vowed never to let herself be hurt again. Can they rewrite the story of their past, or are some chapters better left closed? In this heartfelt and unexpected reunion, Fame and First Love explores love, loss, and the question of whether some stars are meant to shine together—or apart.

Elise grew up in a loving adoptive family. Having experienced a difficult childhood, she works hard to become a top model in the country and internationally. Love comes knocking on her door, she gets engaged to an insanely handsome young billionaire, her life becomes a living dream. Tragedy however begins knocking on her door when her family members begin to die one by one. She finds out her true identity and the extent of her powers. She identifies the monster behind the deaths in her family, her husband. Will her love overcome her desire for revenge?

This is a story told by the two main characters. Eli and Max. With power come responsiblity and what path in life would your Choices lead you. [Eli]I just turned 24 and was still on the run. When will my life allow me a normal life. When I turned 16 years old, I got powers that allowed me to see the truth of who is good and bad by reading their life force. I can also control people actions. "What's your name son?" The man asked. I burn with furry why can he not leave me alone. "I'm not your son. Please leave me alone." I try to make myself clear. "Please tell me your name and finish your meal." The man says. [Max]I am Maximum and I am the ruler of the Pawā Nation. I had been told that a powerful person that could help bring this nation back to peace and glory would soon be in this area. For the past few days I walk into the local Cafe to wait. As I enter I accidentally bumped a young man. My mind goes blank as my heart start beating faster. How can this boy make me feel this weak. All I wants to do is to pull the boy to me and protect him. 'trust in love for he will be' Everything is not as it seems. The mysterys of heaven and hell will be tested. When a young boys nightmare turns to a young womans dream can love be saved from deaths door. 'The thunder crashed threw the sky. I look around I can hear a child crying and as I surch the crying becomes louder and louder. I run and run but never come close. Then a hand grabs me and pulls me away. I now can see the child laughing as I am dragged away. 'I will never let you save them, you are mine' A voice cries out and I try to pull away. I am screaming but no one comes' Please enjoy the story. And know I write for fun so sorry if the grammar and spelling my not be correct it is still a story to get lost in. It is a short story with less then thirty chapters so enjoy as your waiting for updates on your other stories. Volume 2: As an Oracle that is still learning she must find away to save her king, his country and her own life. I was standing in a field like place but it was different in some ways. I could hear the sounds of dogs. My heart beat picks up and I feel as if I need to run to escape what is coming. I can smell heather and as I try to run the ground is not solid but mushy. I move as fast as I can hearing the dogs coming closer. Then the man with the scar appears before me. He glared at me and I could feel the murderous spirit. 'You have no right to interfere' he says. I try to run again and hit a wall of a man. I look up to see Michael and he wraps his arms around me. Then a shot rings and pain hits me. I look down and see blood pouring from my chest as I drop to the ground. Can Cindy find the right path that will let her live or is she destined to die in a foreign country. Volume 3: 28 years after the first story takes place and a young Ax with the power of his birth mother to make men do his will, he must learn patience to win the heart of his true love. He his the Commander of a prison castle and he finds a thief that stirs his heart. Warning:This volume is a BL story.

Aarav and Nisha were inseparable since their college days, deeply in love and supportive of each other's dreams. Now, years later, they're working and living together in New York, building a life they once only dreamed of. Aarav's love for Nisha has grown into an obsession—he can't imagine life without her. Suddenly, an emergency forces them to return to India. Nisha's father, who she idolizes, becomes the center of a controversial situation. Everyone around her believes her father made a grave mistake, including Aarav. He feels this is the moment Nisha must choose between her loyalty to her father or her future with him. Aarav demands Nisha pick a side: him or her father. With pressure from all directions, Nisha struggles to uncover the truth. Should she believe her father's innocence and walk away from Aarav, or should she trust Aarav's instincts, thinking her father has indeed made a terrible mistake?

"Letters to my first love" is a book of letters from the point of view of a girl experiencing her first love. Sweetness and bitterness. Deep emotions. Highs, lows, passion, anger, meetings and disagreements, distance. Letters that come from the soul expressed in words. From lovers who connect through heart, body, spirit and soul. With a hundred letters, we travel a sweet and profound journey of a first love.

They’ve been politically married for more than a year and have yet to actually know each other... As Lin Xin was bored she tried to do some house chores and instead found an album, curious, she found an interesting side towards her husband...

The story follows Jay and Erin, two high school seniors who fall deeply in love. Their relationship faces challenges as Jay's family struggles to accept his sexuality and Erin's family has their own reservations. Throughout the story, Jay and Erin navigate these complexities, demonstrating courage, understanding, and a commitment to their love.