Mickey Mouse Tribute

As a transmigrator turned extraordinary creature of the human race, he found the world to be more colorful than he had imagined. To more easily access everything this new realm had to offer, he first needed a special resume. Then, he had to find the right place in a city perennially shrouded in fog to fill out an application, and the last and most critical step... — was to kill a chicken or catch a mouse.

Tang Qing is reborn in 2004, equipped with a banking system. Thus, he shines. He holds the economic lifeline of Africa. He influences the trends in the Middle East. He is the creditor to most of the countries in the world. He is the new policy maker in the global financial order. He is the most powerful boss lurking behind this planet. The US Dollar, no longer the sole dictator of currency, the Euro, let me personally toll the death knell for you. National bankruptcy, debt crises, economic crises, these are all just part of a banker's game. Under the power of money, everything is worthless. This is a story of a strong rising to the top, becoming the premier banker.

Warning: {Matured content} Before I knew it, he lifted me, setting me on his lap. I tried to move away, but his hold was firm. My pulse quickened as I felt his hands slowly move around my waist. The breath I took next was shaky. "Is that your heart beating so fast, little mouse?" Tristan whispered. "Are you nervous?" His fingers slid downward to my inner thighs, and I held my breath. Heat seeped through my veins, causing an ache between my thighs. I sucked in a gasp as his nails dragged over the heat of my inner thighs. I slowly closed my eyes, leaning back into him. Cool air kissed between my legs. "Say it aloud," he murmured. His face was inches from mine, and I could feel his warm breath on my neck. "What?" I asked, my breath ragged. "I know you want me inside you. Say it." .... Cover image belongs to me.

"You are my favorite sin to commit, and my greatest punishment to endure." In the shadowed alleys of a steam-choked city, whispers of rebellion stir beneath the elegant facade of the upper society. Rosentine, the flower of the Dukedom, hides beneath a mask of a siren, her heart pounding as she steps into the undercity, a place where secrets coil like smoke and danger lurks in every shadow. Her mission is clear. To find her missing brother, rumored to have been taken by the underworld's most dangerous leader. But the deeper she delves, the closer she gets to the man at the center of it all. He watches her with eyes like molten obsidian, sharp, calculating, a predator in human skin. As the kingpin of the undercity, his reputation is as dangerous as his smile. Yet there's a darkness in him that pulls pour roses closer, a mystery that she's compelled to unravel even as she knows he might be the very key to her brother's disappearance. In their world, alliances are forged in blood, and trust is a luxury neither can afford. When our paths cross, it's in the flickering light of a gaslamp, his fingers tightening around my wrist as he pulls me against a brick wall, his breath burning against my ear. "You think you can play in my world without consequences, little songbird?" He murmures, a wicked smile curling his lips. But my defiance burns just as brightly, my dagger pressed to his side, my lips curling up with the mixture excitement and fear. "Try me, if you can," My voice a whisper of silk in his ear. In a world where power is the only currency and betrayal is a shadow at every corner, the fairy and the demon must navigate a dance of lies and desires, where every touch is a weapon and every secret could shatter their fragile alliance. But as their game of cat and mouse spirals into something more dangerous, they'll discover the line between love and hate is thinner than they ever imagined. And in the Undercity, where hearts burn and revolution smolders, passion can be the deadliest weapon of all. Will Rosé find the truth she seeks, or will she be consumed by the very darkness she's trying to escape? Happy reading (: And don't forget to add to your library.

Book Lords, grimoires, Profound Beasts, Armageddons, and Abominations—I found myself in a world where the strong devour the weak, and the weak gather to resist the might of the strong, 500 years before a story I used to watch, six years before I got shot in the head. As a half-vampire fated to hold the title of being the only Book Lord with F-grade talent, even he, Gu Mickey, who had watched the epilogue, did not know the power hidden in the so-called rubbish among junk talents. The legend of a maple leaf who rose from a stepping stone to...

Agent Baek Beom-ki is sent on a perilous mission to Russia with two critical objectives. His primary task is to locate "Seraphim," a highly classified weapon rumored to have the potential to shift global power dynamics. However, his mission comes with a grave warning: he must steer clear of Yaroslav Olegovich Vyshnevsky, a notorious and unhinged killer who stalks the Russian underworld. With international tensions rising, Baek Beom-ki finds himself caught in a high-stakes game of cat and mouse, where the line between hunter and hunted blurs with each passing moment.

เครื่องบรรณาการของเทพงู 蛇神之致敬 เล่ม 1 [ Tribute of the Serpent ] [เวอร์ชันภาษาไทย] โปรย : 简介 ในวสันตฤดูเดือนยี่ เวียนครบรอบในทุกสิบสองปี เป็นปีที่มนุษย์จะเข้าใกล้โลกของเหล่าทวยเทพมากที่สุด เจ้าสาวของท่านเทพหลงเหนียนได้รับการคัดเลือกแล้วในปีนี้ อาเป้ย ไม่เห็นด้วยกับการส่งเครื่องสังเวยแด่เทพ นางไม่เคยยินยอม! นางเพิ่งอายุสิบแปดปีไม่กี่วันมานี้โดยที่นางไม่เคยได้มีชีวิตเป็นของตนเองเลย นางไม่เคยได้ปิ่นปักผมเยี่ยงสตรี นาน ๆ ครั้งนานนางจะได้กินอาหารดี ๆ แล้วนี่มันเรื่องอะไร! ท่านเจ้าเมืองผู้สูงศักดิ์ผู้ปกครองแคว้นทั้งสิบหกแคว้น ทั้งที่ปกติจะมีธุระยุ่งวุ่นวายตลอดเวลา ยังอุตส่าห์มาส่งนางด้วยตนเอง พร้อมทั้งทหารองครักษ์ผู้เป็นจอมยุทธฝีมือเก่งฉกาจหกนาย ถืออาวุธครบมือเพื่อมาคุ้มครองนางไปส่งให้ถึงมือท่านเทพ "ไปเถิด บัดนี้ก็ถึงเวลาของเจ้าแล้ว เจ้าจะได้ไปอยู่กับเหล่าทวยเทพ เพื่อเป็นเกียรติยศแก่บ้านเมืองและบิดามารดาของเจ้า การที่เจ้าเป็นสตรีจิตใจกล้าหาญยอมเป็นผู้เสียสละในวันนี้ ขอให้เจ้าจงภูมิใจ ข้าเองก็จะไม่ลืมเจ้าเช่นกัน... อาเป้ย" "ท่านคงไม่ลืมข้าแน่ล่ะใต้เท้า ข้าทราบดีว่าเส้นทางนี้มิใช่ไปเป็นเจ้าสาวของทวยเทพแต่อย่างใด ข้ากำลังจะไปเป็นอาหารงูต่างหาก" --------------------------- เรื่องราวการเสียสละของเครื่องบรรณาการ ผู้กลายมาเป็นสมบัติเทพปีศาจในเทวโลก --------------------------- "ดู ๆ ไปแล้ว... เจ้าในยามป่วยไข้ช่างงดงามนัก ยิ่งเสียกว่าพัดสีทอง น้ำเต้าวิเศษ กระจกหยินหยาง ข้าว่ามีสิ่งของหลายอย่างที่ข้าโปรดปราน ข้ามีของหายากอีกหลายชิ้น การที่เจ้าผ่ายผอมไปสักหน่อย ไม่ใช่ปัญหา..." เสียงของบุรุษเทพดังก้องในห้องสี่เหลี่ยม ประตูหน้าต่างเปิดกว้างให้ลมพัดผ่าน งูสีนิลสนิทเลื้อยคลานมากระซิบอยู่ข้างหูของนาง "...อย่างไรเสีย ข้าขอให้เจ้าเข้าใจว่าข้าไม่ได้คิดอะไรมากไปกว่าการที่เจ้าเป็นสมบัติชิ้นหนึ่ง หาใช่สตรีของข้าแต่อย่างใด" แล้วเหตุใดท่านต้องเอาอกเอาใจนาง ขนาดใต้เท้าจีกงและนางฟางเหนียงเอ่ยปากตำหนิว่าบุรุษไม่ควรอยู่ในห้องนอนตามลำพังกับสตรีซึ่งมิใช่ภริยาของตน และอาเป้ยมิใช่สมบัติธรรมดา นางมีใบหน้าอันงดงามมากพอจะทำให้ท่านกลายเป็นข่าวฉาวในเทวโลกได้ เทพอู่เฉินก็หาได้ฟังผู้ใหญ่ จำแลงกายเป็นอสรพิษ เปิดประตูหน้าต่างทุกบานอย่างเปิดเผย คอยเฝ้านางอย่างไม่ให้คลาดสายตา จะมีเพียงเวลาที่สตรีทั้งสองเข้ามาเปลี่ยนเสื้อผ้าให้นางเท่านั้น เทพอู่เฉินถึงออกไปยืนรอด้านนอกในร่างบุรุษ อาเป้ยคิดถึงบุรุษเทพปีศาจยามนี้ นางคิดว่าสมองของท่านน่าจะไม่ปรกติ "ข้าว่าข้าคงจะเป็นสมบัติที่ท่านโปรดปรานมากที่สุด มากกว่าชิ้นใด ท่านจึงหวงแหนข้าถึงเพียงนี้ ไม่เช่นนั้นข้าคงเข้าใจผิดไปว่าท่านเป็นบุรุษเทพประหลาด การกระทำของท่านจึงมักขัดแย้งกันเองอยู่เสมอ" "เจ้าควรพักผ่อนให้มากกว่าพูดจาหยอกล้อกับข้า อาเป้ย ข้าไม่ใช่มิตรสหายของเจ้า" นางกำลังยิ้ม! หัวเราะเทพอู่เฉินด้วยเสียงแหบแห้งของนางอย่างไม่มีผู้ใดหาญกล้ากระทำมันมาก่อน ดวงตาเรียวรีของนางราวจิ้งจอกเจ้าเล่ห์ จิ้งจอกไม่ว่าจะตระกูลไหน ล้วนมีนิสัยเช่นนางในเวลานี้ นางช่างทำตัวขวางหูขวางตา ทว่านำพาความรู้สึกชุ่มชื้นหัวใจอย่างน่าประหลาด เทพอู่เฉินนึกขัดหูขัดตานางนัก ทว่ายังคงจ้องมองดวงตากลมโต สดใสราวดอกไม้ผลิบานในสวนของทวยเทพ ในร่างอสรพิษ ชูคอตระหง่านอยู่ตรงหน้านาง "ใช่แล้วล่ะ... เป็นบุญของข้ายิ่งนัก ได้เป็นสมบัติอันโปรดปรานของท่าน... เทพอู่เฉิน"

In the world of high society, billionaire Devlin Saint Clair is revered for his wealth, charm, and philanthropy. But beneath the façade, Devlin harbors a dark secret: he's a demon, heir to the throne of the underworld. Bound by his father's expectations, Devlin must navigate the treacherous landscape of demon politics to claim the crown. His ruthless ambition knows no bounds, and he'll stop at nothing to achieve his goal. Detective Mirabella "Bella" Thompson is no stranger to darkness. Haunted by a traumatic past, she's built walls around her heart. Alongside her sisters, she's forged a new life in the police force. But when she stumbles upon Devlin's true nature, her world is turned upside down. As their paths collide, Devlin's determined to keep Bella silenced. But she's not one to back down. As they engage in a cat-and-mouse game, Devlin finds himself torn between his loyalty to his family and his growing obsession with the fearless detective. Bella's secrets are her own, but Devlin's determination to uncover them threatens to destroy everything she's built. Can she resist the billionaire's allure, or will his darkness consume her? As the stakes rise, Devlin must choose between his destiny and his desire. Will he sacrifice his humanity for the crown, or will Bella's love redeem him? **Target Audience:] Adult readers (18+) who enjoy paranormal romance, urban fantasy, and suspenseful stories with complex characters and moral ambiguity.

A cat and mouse book where two different individuals who can't stand the sight of each other meet faith Bell has loved nothing more than taking care of people. she agrees to be the care taker of billionaire Gabriel Del Rosa after her friend pleads with her that she has an emergency. faith agrees and goes off to the mansion only to find the billionaire not only handsome but impossible to take care of. she must be patient and do it all for her friend while Gabriel a feared man and the ruler of the underworld proves to not only be childish but annoying that it is impossible to be nice with him. "you are such a pervert, I feel you starring at me" Gabriel says with an arrogant look on his face. "thank goodness he is blind" Faith mutters under her breathe. "what did you just say" Gabriel asks his voice growing annoyed. "nothing your highness" Faith says unable to stop the sarcasm from rolling out. "I'm blind not deaf" He grumbles . "I wish you were" Faith again mutters. "you are fired". ------------------- "open up" Faith says while straddling and glaring at him. "No" Gabriel growls fighting against the restraints. "last warning mr billionaire" She says and he growls at her. "you are fired you witch" Gabriel says and Faith let's out a laugh. "I'm not wizard, you leave me no choice" With that she shifts closer her legs straddling him and uses her hand to force his mouth open before dropping his drugs and putting water to make him swallow. Gabriel is about to throw them away when she uses her palm to hold his mouth. because of the handcuffs he is unable to move

In the year 2145, humanity has perfected the technology of time travel but at a high cost. The fabric of time is fragile, and meddling with the past can result in catastrophic consequences. To monitor and regulate time travel, the Elynium, an advanced temporal agency, is established, employing elite Temporal Agents trained to handle time disruptions and anomalies. The story follows Tyra, a skilled 25-year-old Temporal Agent with a unique gift: she possesses an extraordinary intuition that allows her to sense ripples in time. Despite her talents, Tyra is struggling with the emotional toll of her job, haunted by the memories of a mission gone wrong that resulted in the loss of her partner. When an unrelated time phenomenon occurs, a powerful artifact from a forgotten era, known as the Shono Shard, surfaces. It appears to be a key that could unlock countless timelines and grant unimaginable power to whoever possesses it. Unbeknownst to the Elynium, a rogue faction called the Avalorian has been seeking the artifact to alter history and bring back the past, no matter the cost. As Tyra is dispatched alongside her new partner, a brash and reckless rookie named Thai, they quickly find themselves embroiled in a deadly game of cat and mouse with the Avalorian. Armed with only their training and intuition, Tyra and Thai must navigate a series of perilous time jumps to uncover the true intent behind the Shono Shard and prevent an impending temporal catastrophe. Along the way, Tyra grows close to Thai, who challenges her perspective and helps her confront her past demons. Together, they unravel a conspiracy that reaches far beyond the agency, revealing that the boundaries of good and evil are blurred when it comes to rewriting history, After the unexpected betrayal of the Organization.

In the year 2145, humanity has perfected the technology of time travel but at a high cost. The fabric of time is fragile, and meddling with the past can result in catastrophic consequences. To monitor and regulate time travel, the Elynium, an advanced temporal agency, is established, employing elite Temporal Agents trained to handle time disruptions and anomalies. The story follows Tyra, a skilled 25-year-old Temporal Agent with a unique gift: she possesses an extraordinary intuition that allows her to sense ripples in time. Despite her talents, Tyra is struggling with the emotional toll of her job, haunted by the memories of a mission gone wrong that resulted in the loss of her partner. When an unrelated time phenomenon occurs, a powerful artifact from a forgotten era, known as the Shono Shard, surfaces. It appears to be a key that could unlock countless timelines and grant unimaginable power to whoever possesses it. Unbeknownst to the Elynium, a rogue faction called the Avalorian has been seeking the artifact to alter history and bring back the past, no matter the cost. As Tyra is dispatched alongside her new partner, a brash and reckless rookie named Thai, they quickly find themselves embroiled in a deadly game of cat and mouse with the Avalorian. Armed with only their training and intuition, Tyra and Thai must navigate a series of perilous time jumps to uncover the true intent behind the Shono Shard and prevent an impending temporal catastrophe. Along the way, Tyra grows close to Thai, who challenges her perspective and helps her confront her past demons. Together, they unravel a conspiracy that reaches far beyond the agency, revealing that the boundaries of good and evil are blurred when it comes to rewriting history, After the unexpected betrayal of the Organization.

In the spring of the lunar month, cycles occur every twelve years. Humans will be closest to the world of the gods. Long-nian's bride has been chosen this time by the order of a noble city lord, Long yi jìn First and foremost—must be a virgin. Secondly, no family members are descended from demons, and lastly, there must be a woman with a red birthmark somewhere on her body in the shape of a ‘python’ Apei strongly disagreed with the offering of sacrifices to deities. She would never agree! She had only turned eighteen a few days ago. She never had a life of her own before. There were twelve brave women on board before her. No one survived. it doesn’t make any sense at all. She’s afraid that she’ll take her life for nothing! "Let’s go... now is your time. You will live among deities. for the honor of your country and your parents. You are a woman with a brave heart. For your sacrifice today, you should be proud. I won’t forget you... Apei" "You definitely won’t forget me. Lord, I know that this path is not for a deity's bride at all. I'm going to feed the snake." --------------------------- The story of a woman's sacrifice who became the Demon God Treasure in the celestial world. --------------------------- “However, please understand that I have no idea what you are other than a treasure. Not my woman at all.” “I think I will be your most favored treasure. more than any, so you cherish me to this extent. Otherwise, I would have misidentified you as a strange, therefore, your actions are always contradicting each other.” “You should rest more than you should tease me, Apei; I’m not your friend.” She’s smiling! laughing Lord Yuchen with her hoarse voice. No one had ever dared to do it before. Her eyes were slender, like a sly fox. ‘Demon fox’ No matter which family they were from, they all had the same personality as she does now. Apei made a fool of her eyes. But it brought a surprisingly warm feeling to his heart. Deity Yuchen couldn’t take his gaze away from those big, round eyes. as bright as the flowers blooming in his beautiful garden, in the form of a serpent, his neck towering in front of her. “Yes, that’s right... It’s my great merit. Became your favorite treasure, Lord Yuchen.” --------------------------- Apei thought that she should put a little more effort into it. Perhaps he will be more interested in her. She wished to possess love in the form of a deity. She heard people say that their love was pure. Devoid of jealousy and sensuality, there is only affection and good will. They only hope for their partners’ happiness. "I think you have some plans. I think you are going to seduce me." "Did it work?" She smiled. Her lips were red against the black robe, making her beautiful skin and white cheeks stand out even more. A stern voice said, "It doesn’t work." "Is God lying too?" "No... God doesn’t lie." -------------------------------

within the latest Virtual Reality game called Heavens Wrath the only thing that matter was a person’s strength. David Stone was unlucky at the beginning and was granted to Common class of a Warrior. however during a Raid he found the key to change his life. [Would you like to Consume Dragon Kings Blood?] “yes!” From that day onwards they were tremble in fear or so David had hoped. [The Dragon Kings Blood is corrupting your soul.] [Level is being reset to Level.1] [All inventory items will be destroyed] [All skills will be erased] [All character affinity’s will be reset to 0] [You have obtained the Mythical Class Dragon Kings Descendant] When David awoke from the Egg he was smaller then a mouse which led him to doubt wether it was the right choice to make.

What is the probability of a lion sparing a wild goat? What is the probability of a cat sparing a mouse? Probably zero percent. Is there any predator willing to spare its prey? Is love really that strong? As an exiled prince ,Zhao Shenbao(Long Haoyue) became one of the most resilient men to ever exist. His resilience was enhanced by the several sufferings he underwent in Gloomhaven ,a place regarded as hell on earth. Zhao Shenbao had long realized that the world was too cruel for good people to live in. In order to survive ,Zhao Shenbao started a shady business of capturing foxes and making beneficial products out of them and selling them for his own gain. Hu Lan,the strongest fox from the Hu Clan was wounded heavily after an ambush attack. As a result he regained his original form and ended up being captured by Zhao Shenbao. Realizing he had jumped from the frying pan into the fire ,Hu Lan gave himself up to the hands of fate. Somehow,Zhao Shenbao developed a special kind of fondness towards him and found himself unable to tear him into pieces for his own benefit. Instead ,he ended up harbouring other intentions towards him. Interact with me on my reddit community:r/xiaohuli455webnovels

Gardania's Shadow In the heart of a forgotten kingdom, a young warrior named Josh vows to avenge his mother's murder. Aided by a cryptic prophecy and a mysterious crystal, he embarks on a perilous journey through a world of magic and danger. As he unravels a web of deceit and betrayal, he must confront a powerful enemy who threatens to destroy everything he holds dear. But his quest is not without its challenges. A chance encounter with a childhood friend, Puraya, sparks a passionate and forbidden love that complicates his mission. As secrets are revealed and alliances are tested, Josh and Puraya find themselves caught in a deadly game of cat and mouse, forced to confront their darkest fears and deepest desires.

Agent Black is a highly skilled operative of the Defence Corps, a covert organization dedicated to neutralizing the state’s most dangerous threats. But beneath her hardened exterior, she is driven by a deep, unyielding need for revenge. Years ago her sister was murdered brutally but never got justice. Now, the hunt for "The Dark"—the elusive criminal mastermind responsible for countless illegal operations—has become her only focus. The Dark is a figure whispered about in the shadows, a man whose vast network and ruthless influence make him nearly untouchable. Yet Agent Black knows that to find him is not only a mission but a chance to unearth the truth about her sister’s death and expose the corruption that has stained everything she once trusted. But as she dives deeper into a deadly game of cat and mouse, Agent Black must confront the demons of her past—haunted by memories that threaten her resolve and the recruits she is tasked with training. In a world where survival is the price of failure, she is forced to grapple with what she is willing to sacrifice in her quest for vengeance. Can she remain focused enough to take down The Dark, or will the shadows of her own history consume her before she gets the justice she craves? Note: The cover image isn't mine.

In a world where trust is deadly, one woman’s twisted game blurs the line between justice and madness.Detective Karon Harry is a rising star in the police force, known for her keen intuition and unwavering dedication. But beneath her polished exterior lies a chilling secret: she is a calculating serial killer, targeting those she deems unworthy and relishing every moment of her deadly thrill. Just 22 years old, Karon justifies her actions with a twisted logic that her victims would have met their end eventually. Officer Jade Humphrey, Karon's partner and confidant, has always admired her. As a series of mysterious disappearances unfolds, his instincts scream that something is amiss. When his suspicions begin to point toward Karon, he finds himself ensnared in a deadly game where loyalty becomes a weapon and trust is a luxury he can no longer afford. As Jade races against time to uncover the truth, Karon tightens her grip, playing a dangerous game of cat and mouse. With her calculating mind and a penchant for torture, she revels in the power she holds over him.Will Jade expose the monster in his midst before he becomes her next victim? Or will Karon’s insatiable thirst for control lead them both to a horrifying end? In Shadows play, morality is a fading memory, and survival is the ultimate prize

In a fantastical twist of fate, Janet Mcquincy is thrust into a world she never imagined possible—a romance novel she once devoured, now turned into an otome game. But her excitement turns to dread when she awakens not as a beloved heroine but as Veronica Henderson, the dreaded villain destined for a desolate and heart-wrenching fate. Determined to defy the cruel hand of destiny, Janet, now Veronica, embarks on a daring mission: to befriend the captivating male leads and steer her story away from the treacherous path of banishment. Along the way, she forms unexpected bonds with delightful and quirky characters, who prove to be both allies and friends in this intricate game of fate. Just as she starts to feel invincible with her knowledge of the original novel's plot, a startling revelation shatters her confidence. She realizes that the game's universe operates independently from the novel, leaving her vulnerable to unforeseen twists and turns. Panic sets in as she discovers that not only her fate but the lives of everyone in this enchanting world are at grave risk. In a realm where happiness hangs in the balance, Janet must summon every ounce of courage and wit to confront the impending danger. With time slipping away and danger lurking around every corner, she finds herself entangled in a heart-pounding race against destiny itself. Will Janet seize control of her own narrative and forge an extraordinary love story? In this breathtaking isekai romance, where fate holds sway and uncertainty reigns, the battle for happiness becomes a daring quest—one that will captivate your heart and leave you breathless until the very last page. "Discover a world where destiny weaves an unpredictable tale, and love becomes the ultimate quest. Join Janet Mcquincy on a thrilling journey, where her determination to find happiness defies the boundaries of reality itself." Author's Note: That synopsis took me a week to write with help from my English and Literature teachers. Thank you for reading my novel. I apologize because some of my first chapters are really long and jam packed. Please bear with me and don't let it discourage you from reading. The story is good I promise. Though it may take a while for the story to pick up. It might not get interesting until the 68th chapter but I implore you to give it a chance. ( ꈍᴗꈍ) It's my first novel so please support me (٥↼_↼). Vote, comment even an emoji will suffice.

“What’s this? I can see 1 minute into the future?!” This is a story of a school delinquent who—per chance—met a businessman who gave him an idea to solve one of his biggest problems; money. Taking his own path, André, who was once a person poorer than a mouse, will have his way to become the most powerful person on earth using the mysterious power he had obtained one afternoon.

In a world where secrets can be deadly, Laura's life is turned upside down wIhen she discovers her husband Markson's secret deal with the ruthless billionaire Charles McAllister. As she digs deeper, she uncovers a web of deceit that threatens to destroy their lives and everything they hold dear. With each new revelation, Laura finds herself trapped in a deadly game of cat and mouse, with no escape from the shadows of McAllister's empire. But just as she thinks she's closing in on the truth, a shocking betrayal throws everything off balance. Laura's own friend Janice is revealed to be working with McAllister, leaving Laura and Markson with nowhere to turn. As the stakes grow higher, they must navigate a treacherous landscape of lies and corruption, where one wrong move could mean disaster. Will Laura and Markson survive the deadly game they've been forced to play? Can they uncover the truth behind McAllister's sinister plans before it's too late? Or will they become the latest pawns in his deadly game of power and deception? Dive into this heart-pumping thriller to find out, as Laura and Markson fight for their lives and their love in a world where nothing is as it seems.

Once upon a time, I had thought that the worst thing to ever happen to me was being abducted by aliens. It turns out that wasn’t the case at all. The worst thing to have ever happened was to be betrayed by the one thing you needed to survive. After the Alliance fell, my AI powered ship released me from the lab I had been in for the past few months. Not wanting to look like the monster I knew him to be, Lucifer sold me to a pleasure station, hoping that I would die a quick and painful death. He should have had a conversation with my parents before he did that. At least then, he could have been assured that I was nothing if not a constant source of disappointment. Instead of dying, I lived in that hell for almost a year before a military operation took out the pleasure station and all of us poor females with it. Thinking that this was my chance at freedom and a life of my own, I was sorely disappointed to find myself back in yet another cage. Swimming in a pool in the center of my new cage, staring up at the gold bars surrounding me, I waited. For freedom or death, I really didn’t know, but I waited. All I had ever wanted was to be part of a world, to find that one place in all the universe that belonged to me. But unlike my mermaid namesake, I had no witch to grant me my wish, no Prince Charming to save me. That was… until they showed up and killed my owner. They told me that they could take me anywhere in the known universe. I just had to ask. The problem was I had no idea where to go. I had no home and no way back to Earth. But that didn’t stop them from showing me the universe. And then, one day, I found it. The one place I could call home. It was their world... and all I wanted to be was part of it. However, before I could call it mine, I had to fight for it. Jokes on them. I’d been fighting my whole life, and now, I finally found something worth fighting for. You can run. You can hide. But if you fuck with me and mine… You best be prepared to die. My name is Ariel. Let me show you my new world. --- This is a dark novel with a dark beginning, please pay attention to the trigger warnings! Trigger Warnings: Sexual Assault (Past and Present) Physical Assault Child Bride Abusive parents Thoughts of suicide Cults (high religious content) ----- Reverse Harem, no MM Part of the Star's Ships Universe (With cross over to some of the other novels) ----- Other Novels: Rebirth In the Apocalypse: Third Time's A Charm (Completed) Fight, Flight, or Freeze: The Healer's Story (Completed) Star's Ships (Completed) Dancing with Monsters (Ongoing) As Silent As A Mouse (Ongoing) Discord ID: devilbesideyou666 Discord Chanel: https://discord.gg/rFfuaqFQFN

On the luxurious yacht, Gu Xijun took off the last piece of clothing on his body and roared at the man in front of him: I can afford to play and I can afford to lose. So, a cat and mouse game that has nothing to do with the wind and snow has begun. In order to take revenge on his father's ruthlessness, Gu Xijun went to the high-end club in a rage to accompany the wine, and auctioned his body in a high-profile manner to discredit the Gu family. By mistake, this self-directed and self-acted farce prompted the mysterious man to borrow flowers to worship the Buddha and send it to Cheng Zihao's room. Gu Xijun designed to make him unconscious, and fled with the money. The world is so big, and the road will always be narrow. Gu Xijun, who was down, became a small employee of an advertising company, but he met Cheng Zihao, the creditor of the day. In order to survive, she was insulted by the arrogant and conceited Cheng Zihao, and she endured it; In order to feed and wear, she was toyed with by the cold-blooded Cheng Zihao with a poisonous tongue, and she endured it; But he challenged her dignity and bottom line again and again, but she couldn't bear it; Cheng Zihao, you are sick! If you sleep, you will be cured. From disgust to habit, and then to deep love, it is just a look back a thousand times. Just because I took a look at you in the vast sea of people, I will never forget it. But the love is deep, in exchange for not a long time, but a long-planned catastrophe. On the eve of the wedding banquet with his childhood sweetheart, Gu Xijun pointed a knife at his neck and calmly threatened the man in front of him: One step further, all you will get is my corpse. A pleasure once turned against a lifetime of love, he was just a thorn in her palm. Unwilling to pull it out, just to remind her of the pain at all times, the former gentleness and favor are just his most skillful disguise.

When a group of thespians look to make their names by running a production at one of the most prestigious theaters of all time, their plans are immediately thrown on their heads when a duo of killers wearing tragedy and comedy masks begin killing off the cast! Everyone is a suspect, so the police won't let them leave, and so, with the owner of the theater away, the law enforcement seeming to not care about the case as much as they say, and their numbers quickly dwindling, it's up to the cast to try to avoid conflict, find the killers, and make it out of this stage-production tale from hell alive in this tribute to the "Scream" franchise!

The Silent Survivor in the Shadows of the Wilderness A long-awaited school trip to a remote wilderness takes a dark and terrifying turn when the students find themselves trapped in a deadly hunt. What was meant to be a peaceful retreat soon descends into a waking nightmare as they realize the forest hides something far worse than wild animals. Lurking in the shadows are a group of killers—psychopaths with no mercy, who thrive on fear and chaos, using the dense wilderness as their hunting ground. Among the students is Zenji Takahara, a quiet and unassuming loner with a dark obsession—he devours horror and survival movies, always overthinking every possible threat, preparing for scenarios no one else ever considers. Though he never wanted to come on this trip, his protective instincts for his younger brother and best friends forced his hand. Armed with survival gear, night vision, thermal goggles, and a mind trained to spot danger in every corner, Zenji is the only one truly ready for what’s coming. But Zenji’s obsession with survival goes far beyond mere preparedness. He’s trained in multiple martial arts, knows how to kill quickly and efficiently, and is not afraid to do what must be done to protect the ones he cares about. As the killers begin their hunt, Zenji finds himself in a deadly game of cat and mouse, battling not only the twisted psychopaths hiding in the forest, but also the terror closing in on the survivors. The question is not whether Zenji can survive the killers—but whether anyone can survive him.

The human world and the astral planes were entwined in a twisted bind. Amidst the whispers, fear and dread, demons lived among man, cradling dark desires to devour their souls. This ignited a long-lasting war that spanned countless decades. Just when hope appeared to fade away, a new breed of humans surfaced - those bestowed with the extraordinary gift of harnessing demonic essence. Referred to as Psychics by some and Exorcists by others, the crucial aspect was the immense power they wielded, capable of shifting the balance of the ongoing battle. In a bid to secure victory in the war, they selflessly shared their knowledge of utilizing demonic essence. Mickey, a humble youngster, had lost everything, except for a marker left on his skin, bestowed upon him by his grandfather, a former exorcist, which bound him to a pact with a demon. One evening, he began to hear faint murmurs in a raspy voice coming from within him. "As nightmares grow, you're not alone because I see you in your dreams, Micky! I am Zany Zephyr, your amiable demon companion!"

In a world where secrets lurk in the shadows, former government agent Oliver Reid is haunted by the tragic loss of his wife, who perished in a mysterious plane crash eleven years ago. As the anniversary of her death approaches, Oliver receives an anonymous letter revealing a chilling truth: the crashes were not accidents, but a well-orchestrated terrorist attack that the government has desperately tried to cover up. Driven by a thirst for justice and armed with his extensive network of connections, Oliver sets out to uncover the truth behind the catastrophe. Knowing that the government’s secrets are hidden away in various bank vaults, Oliver assembles a team of ten skilled individuals, each with a troubled past and exceptional talents. Among them are Theo, the agile escape artist; Zara, the cunning inside woman; Clara, the tech genius; Marcus, the mastermind planner; Jasper, the intimidating muscle; Ethan, the brilliant strategist; Maya, the brilliant hacker; Nico, the charming disguise expert; Sofia, the insightful analyst; and Bella, the sharp-witted negotiator. Together, they embark on a series of high-stakes heists, using their skills to infiltrate secure locations while navigating a web of danger and deception. As they dig deeper, they discover that the government’s involvement is more sinister than they ever imagined, leading them into a deadly game of cat and mouse with powerful adversaries who will stop at nothing to protect their secrets.

A young and inspiring pianist, Takashi, find himself involved in a tragic mass murder incident while performing, this incident takes a major toll on Takashi's musical life and brings him to the point of uncertainty for there futures as a musician. As Takashi struggles to overcome the trauma and rebuild his life, he find himself in a game of cat and mouse with the mysterious serial killer that caused he's suffering. -------------------- Author's first Novel release

In a realm where powerful sorcerers enslave and control individuals endowed with magical abilities known as 'Shadows,' a young orphan named Kael discovers his unique power to absorb and manipulate the abilities of these Shadows. Forced to flee his home after an encounter with ruthless sorcerers, Kael embarks on a perilous journey that plunges him into a deadly game of cat and mouse. As he navigates a treacherous world filled with corrupt nobles, ancient magical entities, and the ever-watchful eye of a shadowy figure known only as *The Archon*, Kael grapples with the darkness within himself. With the help of a fierce ally, Lyra, he seeks to uncover the truth behind his abilities and the mysterious whispers of the past. In a landscape of shifting alliances, Kael must forge new bonds with those who resist the Archon while deciphering the line between friend and foe. As the forces of darkness tighten their grip, Kael and his allies must confront their own fears and face unimaginable trials to prevent a catastrophic reckoning that threatens to consume their world. In this gritty and immersive tale, *Bound by Darkness* explores themes of power, corruption, and redemption, where magic comes at a terrible cost, and the shadows of the past hold the key to an uncertain future.

In a secret place on the planet, there were some scientists working on a secret project to develop a strange serum, but something they did not expect happened and the experimental mouse that was previously have the serum inside him escaped, And that mouse spread that serum. which led to the distortion of the world, creatures, and even humans. However, it seems that this plague does not affect children for some reason, and here comes the role of the children to know the secret of this serum.

"The Earth was chosen by the gods, and all humans were sent to another world, participating in a 'Dark Lord and Hero's game'. Billions of humans played the roles of 'Dark Lord' and 'Hero', each needing to choose their initial race at the beginning. Ethan Jackson was matched to the 'Dark Lord' faction and became a Dungeon King. To his surprise, he found that he could see hidden information that others couldn't... [Goblin Dark Lord] Low-level Bloodline, not recommended. [Stone Giant Dark Lord] Mid-level Bloodline, not recommended. [Magical Treant Dark Lord] High-level Bloodline, recommended. [Golden Divine Dragon Dark Lord] Top-level Bloodline, highly recommended! ... Heroes coveted Ethan's dungeon, and the treasures within it attracted numerous adventurers. Among them, there were young Lady Knights, the saints of the royal capital, tsundere female magicians, and innocent but naive female priests... Ethan could never have anticipated that. As the game had just begun, the dungeon's Goblin guards caught a Lady Knight and offered her to him as a tribute."