Shine Contest

She gave up her dream of shining on the ballerina stage —for him. She sacrificed her self-respect —for him. She forgot her true identity —for him. But even after all that, she couldn’t compare to the woman who held Ryan’s heart. Arwen Quinn, heiress of prestigious Quinn family, realized too late that no matter what she did, she would never win Ryan’s love. The future that awaited her was a life trapped in endless misery of a loveless marriage. So, decisively, she ends their relationship and walks away. What she didn’t expect was that in breaking free from Ryan, she had opened the door for Aiden to enter her life — a chance that he had been waiting for. Aiden Winslow, an enigmatic CEO isn’t just mysterious —he is determined, and won’t allow to take Arwen away from him again. ____ Excerpt: Aiden narrowed his eyes, “Are you sure about this?” “If I wasn’t sure, I wouldn’t have asked,” Arwen replied coolly. “Stop dawdling. If you’re unwilling, I’ll find someone else who can get the marriage certificates today.” His expression darkened as he pulled her close. “Once offered to me, it’s mine alone.” Unfazed, Arwen asked, “So, do you accept? If yes, we’ll get the certificates now.” “On one condition,” he said. “I don’t do contract marriages. The woman I marry will be the woman I share my bed with. If you agree, then we’ll—” “Not a problem. Let’s go,” Arwen said without letting him finish, pulling him into the Civil Marriage Bureau.

In the sprawling metropolis of Shanghai, where ancient pagodas sit beside glass skyscrapers, two lives intertwine in the relentless pursuit of success and belonging. Liu Wen, a young woman from a modest town, arrives in the city with nothing but a dream and her tenacious work ethic. Working tirelessly in a high-rise office by day and studying for her business degree by night, she aims to prove that success can be built brick by brick. Yet, the weight of urban life and the allure of easy shortcuts constantly test her spirit. On the other side of the city, Chen Kai, heir to a growing tech empire, navigates the gilded traps of wealth. His ambition has always been to prove his worth beyond his family's name, but the glitter of the city often blinds him to life’s true values. Burdened by expectations and hungry for connection, he yearns for love that transcends social status. Their paths collide in an unexpected moment—a night when city lights blur, and strangers become confidants. Through late-night conversations in hidden cafés and chance meetings in crowded subway cars, they discover a shared dream of something more profound than money and fame. Will their love survive the trials of ambition and the ever-turning wheels of the urban jungle? And can they reconcile their differing worlds to build a future together, or will the city swallow them whole, as it has countless others?

In the heart of Neo-Lumina, a city dripping with wealth and ambition, Ella Chen thrives as the enigmatic CEO of SynergyTech, a groundbreaking biotechnology firm. Known for her steely resolve and breathtaking beauty, she is the epitome of success and power. However, beneath her polished exterior lies a hidden identity—one tied to an ancient lineage of master alchemists practicing the long-forgotten art of transmutation. As Ella navigates her high-stakes business world, she meets Kai Ren, a striking figure in the underground kung fu circuit. Seemingly an ordinary fighter, Kai harbors a clandestine connection to an ancient society of martial artists sworn to protect the secrets of alchemical knowledge. He aims to confront a growing threat against his brotherhood, perpetrated by wealthy elites attempting to exploit these secrets for gain. Drawn together by unexpected circumstances, Ella and Kai embark on a journey that unravels their hidden pasts and intertwines their fates. As they navigate through corporate espionage, thrilling martial arts battles, and the steely determination of office politics, they begin to uncover deeper layers within themselves—where love blossoms amidst chaos and betrayal lurks just beyond their grasp. As the plot unfolds across multiple chapters, Ella and Kai's relationship will test their loyalties while exposing secrets that lead them to confront their intertwined destinies. Trapped in a world where appearances are deceiving, allies become enemies, and love threatens to distract them from their responsibilities, both must draw on their skills—both in kung fu and alchemy—to protect each other while striving for success.

In the enigmatic kingdom of "Tsukai," where shadows intertwine with secrets, a dangerous game known as "The Emperor's Shadow" unfolds. This game is unlike any competition; it is a perilous challenge held in dark, intricate halls, where contestants strive by all means to uncover the imperial secrets hidden among the specters of the shadows.

William Bradley’s previous life was painfully ordinary, so this time around, he’s determined to make things more exciting. His initial plan? Become an elite, hug tightly to his new golden-thighed friend, and live mundane life of the rich! But fate had other plans. Little William soon finds himself tossed into the chaotic whirlwind of Hollywood. Armed with foresight about future events and unrelenting efforts, William rises from poverty to luxury, from a no-name actor to a Movie Emperor. But seriously, can someone explain why so many people—men included—keep acting all ambiguous with him? A reporter exclaims: “Breaking news! William has hooked up with his co-star in the latest blockbuster!” William internally screams: “What the heck? That’s not true! It was just a misunderstanding!” Meanwhile, a certain jealous someone narrows his eyes dangerously: “William, you better start dressing properly.” Notes: - This book depicts Male x Male romance (1x1). - Get rich first, fall in love later (slow romance). Readers who are only interested in Hollywood theme could still give this book a try for this poor author.

Thousands of races coexist, where the sword and Magic shine together, the Human Race, Sea Race, Elves, Dwarfs, Orcs ... all rush to unfold the light of civilization, composing their epic tragedies! (A Lord's Farming Tale)

What is my existence? What am I? Since his birth, Aldrian Aster had never been an ordinary human. One day, a screen appeared in his sight with a message: I’m tied to the universe. I’m tied to nature. All of this is my own karma. Why I am different is also my destiny. My domain encompasses all things. There is nothing that can escape my view. There is nothing that can escape my sense. There is nothing that can escape my will. As he read these words, Aldrian understood that this was part of his destiny. Abnormal cultivation? Rapid comprehension? Mastering everything? Creating techniques effortlessly? This was his journey towards discovering his 'true' self.

li Liu born on the day of disaster, bringing the winds of heaven, flames of hell. that day was when the heavens shined, and hell raised! as the baby of both races shined in the dark whistle making a name for hell. it was also this day he lost his father and mother, from both of heaven and hell.

He needed a wife for his family and public reputation and she needed a husband to keep her sanity, to save herself from her evil father! Amy Banks, her best friend signs her into a contractual marriage with the billionaire. Amber Gardiner, a sweet and kind girl had to marry at 20 to a man she knew nothing about. A man she'd play wife for, for two years. There were no restrictions in this marriage, a man like Hadrian Vale couldn't be restricted by banal things such as emotions, afterall! They could have other affairs for all they'd want! He was rich, with an undeniable aura and a guy of few words who lacked a heart. But love had its warm hands on Amber and she fell first against her will! But Hadrian was a man that would not love and couldn't love as well. As the end of the two year contract drew to an end, Liam Vale, Hadrian's brother steps in to show Amber love she'd never expect from his brother! Yet her heart yearns for stone-cold Hadrian but Liam stands in as a challenge. Join Amber on this bittersweet journey of discovering dark secrets and finding eternal love.

In a world where true humanity has vanished, a doll by the name Riona, created with feelings, longs for her own life after years of being passed from child to child. Her desperate wish to become human is granted by an enigmatic entity, thrusting her into a cruel and corrupt reality. As Riona navigates this harsh world, she clings to the hope of finding and spreading the lost essence of true humanity. This tale explores whether innocence can survive and shine in a world where humans rarely act like humans.

Ethan is a young boy who is constantly frustrated with his family's constant fighting and bickering. He feels like he has no escape from the stress and tension at home. However, everything changes when he meets a girl named Anya. Every Wednesday, Anya comes to the park near Ethan's house, and she is always full of energy and life. Ethan is fascinated by her spirit and begins to look forward to Wednesdays, knowing that he will get to spend time with her. Anya brings a breath of fresh air into Ethan's life, and he starts to see the world differently. She teaches him to appreciate the little things in life and to find joy in simple moments. With her help,Ethan starts to become more positive and hopeful, even when things are tough [ A light story]

seorang anak lelaki biasa yang bernama Theo yang hidupnya berubah cuma karena satu permainan sepak bola sekolahnya

The Magical Beasts trample, the dragons roar, the Sorcerors curse, and the light of magic shines on the Beacon Of Knowledge!

Astrael, a celestial star, once one of the brightest and most revered in the celestial realm. His ruthless pursuit of order and disregard for life's fragility in the mortal realm eventually led to his downfall. Luna Solis, a renowned photographer who is slowly losing her sight due to a rare condition and, with it, her will to live. Taking on one last project, she crosses paths with the cold, ruthless Astrael. Not wanting anything to go wrong, she clashes with the arrogant businessman, not knowing that their fate might be bound together for eternity...

Volume 3 Forced away from the magical palace that has become home, Umeko embarks on a journey to The Creator of Japan's shrine with hopes of persuading him to come to his son's aid. Meanwhile, the seemingly all-powerful, Dragon King, Ryu, gains more control over the banished moon god's assets as he prepares to take over all the realms. Surrounded by danger and death during her fight to survive in a life that she previously wanted to abandon, does Umeko have what it takes to commit to her vow of saving Tsukiyomi from the ultimate evil trapping him from the inside? ***** WARNING This book contains graphic, adult content that may be triggering for some individuals, including but not limited to: the opposing forces of good and evil, talking to the Creator, manipulation, imprisonment, servitude, inner conflict, demonic possession, murder, sacrifice, self-loathing, de-programming from upbringing, near-death experience, idolization, differences between gods/humans/demons, blurred lines of friendship, betrayal, discussions of universal domination, casual sex, sex addiction, profanity, theft, mind games, same-sex content, psychological thrill, BDSM, humiliation, mention of group sex, abuse of power, wanting/begging to die, aftermath of self harm, talk of suicide, self-sabotage, harem activities/gossip, mention of threesomes/group sex, and drinking. ***** Find out where your donations go by copy & pasting: https://thisangelshine.wixsite.com/angelshine Stay connected to author's works: https://linktr.ee/thisangelshine

Centuries ago, a mysterious energy called "Mana" revolutionized society, but it led humans to face an unprecedented crisis: the "Great Fall". After centuries of intensive use of mana, flora and fauna mutated, becoming more powerful and intelligent. Confronted with this threat, humanity takes refuge in the bastions, the 21 fortresses, to survive. Humans also begin to mutate, developing greater physical and intellectual abilities, as well as special powers called "systems" and "stigmata". However, a scientist warns of an even more devastating imminent threat: insects, organized and cruel, will mutate in turn. To counter this imminent threat, humans begin to study the beasts and learn to cultivate Mana like them. Mana exercises are created to accelerate this process and copy some of the characteristics, but changing exercises is difficult and risky. As the world struggles for survival, Rin, a semi-awakened with the power to perceive everything around him, finds himself at the heart of this turmoil, determined to find his place in a world in chaos and to protect those he loves from the surrounding dangers. ***************************************** Participate in WSA 2024

Sunz was born with an unknown ability given only a sword from birth but had no idea of what to do, until one faithful day his ability got reawakened and it's his choice to live his old life or explore his new one with the help of his friend Jihu. At first, Sunz was invited by Jihu to see his Grandpa's tournament in Korea. But the invitation as a Visitor soon changed to an invitation as a Contestant. Now having a chance to compete at Jihu's Grandpa's tournament to find the next member of the Water Clan. But to have a chance at competing in the tournament Sunz needs to win against one of the Inspector. Even if he can defeat the Inspector, can he defeat the other Contestants, who are there for the same reward? An inexperienced nobody joining the World of Experts. Can he survive or will he die without achieving ANYTHING?

Chosen to fulfill a Prophecy or perhaps something greater, Arius is born into a fantasy world as a dwarf, a dying race of the past. Watch him climb and shine the glory of the dwarven race. The cover is not mine. If you are the owner of the cover and wish for it to be taken down. Please contact me though discord by clicking on my profile. Cover: https://www.pinterest.ca/pin/816840451184303936/ Updates every day or so 50k words: March 24, 2023, chapter 34 100k words: May 5, 2023, chapter 67

Amid the bustling City of Keystone lies hidden groups and buried magic to unravel. What comes are changes in the stars that will shine upon myths and legends, but draw bigger shadows to their truths. It's all too much for Daniel Hart, who just wants to paint for others, but he finds his brush influenced by the slippery effects as maternal mysteries cling to him. WARNING: This is very much full of SMUT before it is mystery and magic. Lots of weird slimy shenanigans too!

After losing her husband, Queen Ana Sofia seeks a new king through a grand tournament. Amidst the competition, she finds unexpected love with a mysterious contestant. But as their romance blossoms, political intrigue and betrayal threaten to tear them apart. Will Ana Sofia choose love over duty, or will the demands of the kingdom force them apart?

They said a Fusion Capacity of three was worthless. They were wrong. When Rhys Fletcher receives the lowest viable capacity, everyone expects him to become a city guard at best. Instead, on his first night as a Hunter, he achieves the impossible - a harmonious fusion with both a Shade Fox and a Crystal Serpent. --- This novel is part of the WebNovel Rising Star II contest! Every bit of support helps, so please add it to your library and vote with Power Stones. Thanks!

Pierinna and her whole family got transmigrated into a new world, with magic, now among creatures they would only believe to exist in fantasy books. Some time after arriving, they soon found out they were no longer humans, as their body needed to adjust to the magic of this place, by absorbing it, so they could live. After over five years, and becoming part of the nobles who served the Ethynun kingdom, the family was falsely accused of treason, with no way to prove their innocence right away, so as a guarantee that they would provide evidence, the king took the daughters, and separated them from each other, the oldest with the count's son and loyal black knight of the emperor, while the youngest was taken somewhere no one knew. However much, Pierinna accidentally gets her hands in a letter of the king, sent by a duke, stating that he would rapidly get rid of her little sister and her family. Now Pierinna needed to act as fast as possible, no matter what, she would save her family from the hands of the loathsome king, even if she had to go lower than the king himself.

Una chica que tiene poderes sobrenaturales intenta junto a su hermano adaptarse y vivir una vida feliz confrontando los peligros que traen sus poderes.

A girl who has supernatural powers tries with her brother to adapt and live a happy life confronting the dangers that her powers bring.

One sunny day as the sun shines brightly in the sky, I meat the only sun that shinned in my dark day, a love never felt before shined like a sunrise in my soul. Yeong Soo Yeon, a K-pop idol singer and actor, meets a foreigner with the most beautiful presence he'd ever felt; an encounter he could never forget even after Two years. Fedora Miller, a lovely and charming and artistic girl from the London captures the heart of a young foreigner with her poetic soul. It's a love story that starts on a Sunny day.

A new journey, beautiful future, dreams come true. Come follow my journey to reach the shining star. *I am stuck in description* *Hope you like it !!*

A vibrant tapestry of young heroes emerges, each driven by dreams and bound by fate. As they forge their paths in a world marked by the elusive "The Ultimate," their destinies intertwine, revealing shared threads with the legend. amid trials and growth, they face the ultimate question: will their legacy shine as bright, or remain a mere echo of "The Ultimate"

For more R-18 lewd and depravities check out my Patreon https://www.patreon.com/YuujiEveryleaf An old man dies, torn by regret. Due to his high karma, he has "near-limitless possibilities for reincarnation". He chooses to reincarnate in a fantasy world as a voluptuous futanari succubus with big tits and an irresistible smile. 1st place winner of ScribbleHub's Metus Writing Contest. Discussion and updates: https://discord.gg/SbZe2qv

Anonymous Invitation. High-Stakes Escape. Amidst financial ruin and parental conflict, Raya Carson receives a cryptic invite to the prestigious Ackerman bridal contest. Will she seize this chance to escape her suffocating life or remain trapped?