Wano Banquet

Xion Aijawa thought his life was finally coming together. That is, until he tried saving a cat stuck in a tree, fell into a pit, and... died In his disoriented sate of "Freshly dead" the silly Xion accepted a strange request and ended up transmigrating into the world full of dungeons and Mana. He became illegitimate child of Marquis family hated by his three siblings. According to the memory of the original owner of the body, Xion only had a month to live. So, taking the cover of the banquet, Xion ran away. Aided by a mysterious Mall System, he makes his way to the distant borderlands, hoping to put his past behind him. But fate has other plans-. Xion ends up saving Darius Rael Darkhelm, the feared Archduke of the North, notorious for his ruthless and deranged nature. The silly Xion tried to run away but... Xion's heart thumped loudly as Darius effortlessly pinned his wrists using only one hand. "I've heard you tried to run away." Darius gently caressed Xion's pale cheek, "That must be a lie... After all, I've given you things even the royal family can't have. Isn't that right, my dear healer?" Xion gulped when Darius's thumb brushed his lower lip as a chilling smirk remained on his handsome face. "I-I think I should leave, Your Grace. I've overstayed my welcome..." The room grew cold, and struggling Xion shivered. Darius's green eyes dimmed before lighting up with a dangerous glint. Xion felt a pit growing in his stomach when he saw the deranged archduke smile. Darius never smiled. And whenever he did, it only meant trouble. "You're right," Darius said calmly. "So, let's get married." Xion "...!!!!" ______________________ This book will lean toward dark romance, but there will be no r@pe. This author doesn't like glorifying SA as romance. I am trying first time for CQ, so please support this book with power stones and by adding it to your library. Your support is immensely needed! ＼⁠(⁠^⁠o⁠^⁠)⁠／

Some people say that dreams are not real, they are just fragment of fear, imagination or anxiety. they are usually the opposite of reality. others say that dreams are warnings from our creator, when we find Favour in his sight. Anistasia Thomason the unfavored daughter of Duke Thomason, had a nightmare where she had become the mother of the nation. An empress envy by all the women in the kingdom but she was barren, and later died cold and alone while the child she raised all her life was hosting a banquet in honor of reuniting with his biological mother. "Imposible," Anistasia shook her head when she woke up as she was certain that her stepmother would never allow her to marry the crown prince who was the dream man of every young lady in the empire. "Dreams are indeed opposite of reality" she thought. Anistasia never expected that her father would invite her to his study a situation that had never happened all her life. He smiled at her warmly and said "I owe you and your mother a lots. I know I have kept a blind eye to you for many years. this time the Favour of the LORD has shine on our family. the royal family wants to pick the next empress from our family. you are my first daughter and I have agreed with the emperor that you marry the crown prince," ".....?" Anistasia was dumfounded. what would Anastasis do? find out.

A phrase about his merits startling the Emperor, it led the Invincible God General to become a prisoner at the feet of others. A phrase about his origins as a commoner turned a vow as steady as mountains and as deep as seas into something less than a beast. He was once the greatest general of all time in the Great Shang Dynasty, celebrated for quelling the disturbances of the Seven Countries. Yet, during the victory banquet, he was framed by the Emperor of Great Shang and his beloved Ninth Princess. They destroyed his Dantian, crippled his meridians, and exiled him to the frontiers. In his icy and hopeless heart, he received meticulous care from his newlywed wife and unexpectedly unlocked the Ten Thousand Beasts Sky Prison, becoming the Master of Ten Thousand Beasts. He resumed his training in Martial Arts, and the wild beasts were unleashed!

She was framed by her sister and accidentally had a one-night stand with him. Later, he found various unreasonable excuses to force her to live with him. To seek revenge, she reluctantly agreed. "I...I thought you were gay!" She slowly retreated to the corner of the wall. "I thought you already knew the answer to that question that night," he said, emphasizing the word "that night". Later, to get a celebrity's headline news, she secretly sneaked into a grand engagement banquet. However... "Everyone, this is my fiancée." He said to the guests, holding her waist. Upon hearing this, her stepmother and sister were both stunned. With his help and her own efforts, she thought she was going to live a happy life. However, her company suddenly had a new boss... "You! You eat my food, live in my house, sleep with me, and how dare you deduct my salary!" "What about that night you slept with me and only gave me $50?" He said. She thought to herself: How could a billionaire be so petty about just $50! She would definitely divorce! Six years later... "Mommy! This uncle said he'll be our daddy if we pay him just $50! Should we get him?" "Mommy! I agree with that!"

La primera vez que se encontraron, ella irrumpió en su habitación justo cuando él salía de la ducha. Se encontró con su mirada peligrosa de forma serena y lo provocó con desparpajo —Oye guapo, qué buen cuerpo—. La segunda vez que se encontraron fue en un banquete extravagante. Ella había sido encantadora y extravagante. Justo después de torturar a alguien, se inclinó hacia él y le preguntó de forma coqueta —He oído que has estado diciendo que soy tu novia y me usas como escudo. Entonces, ¿puedes ayudar a una herramienta como yo? Desde entonces, el Maestro Qin ganó un pequeño monstruo caótico en casa que lo ponía de los nervios todos los días. Todos decían que la hija real de la familia An no podía compararse con la hija falsa porque fue criada como una campesina. No podía siquiera compararse con un cabello de la hija falsa. Ay, todos recibieron una bofetada en la cara, junto con la hija falsa. Incluso fueron torturados hasta que se les revolvieron las entrañas. Luego, decían que aunque la hija real pudiera compararse con la hija falsa, seguía siendo solo una hija abandonada que no era amada por sus padres y sin poder, que no valía la pena para el Maestro Qin. Sin que ellos lo supieran, cuando sus padres se dieron cuenta, ellos y sus cuatro hermanos le habían estado rogando que volviera a casa. Hasta que un día, la hija real anunció que se retiraba del escenario para cuidar a su esposo e hijos. En ese momento, innumerables magnates y tycoons lloraron, rogándole que se quedara… Monstruito salvaje, indomable y encantador VS director ejecutivo abstemio, protector y coqueto

Tout le monde savait qu'après avoir été abandonnée par un homme volage, Mademoiselle Shen était devenue dévergondée et était tombée enceinte sans se marier. Après avoir été chassée de chez elle, elle tomba dans un état de désespoir. La tristement célèbre Shen Ruojing apparut néanmoins au banquet d'anniversaire de la vieille madame de la famille Chu. Tout le monde la raillait. « Ceux qui offrent des millions en guise de cadeau sont à une table, tandis que ceux qui offrent des dizaines de millions à l'autre. » « Mademoiselle Shen, combien avez-vous donné ? » La foule attendait qu'elle se ridiculise, mais Shen Ruojing sortit de derrière elle un adorable petit garçon et dit, « Excusez-moi Madame, à quelle table votre petit-fils aîné va-t-il s'asseoir ? » *** Mère et fils furent admis dans la famille Chu, et Shen Ruojing eut envie de passer ses journées à flâner, mais elle fut rejetée par la famille de diverses manières. « Nous avons des hackers de premier ordre, des maîtres de la musique, des experts en technologie… Tout le monde est renommé dans cette famille. Et vous, que nous apportez-vous ? » Shen Ruojing se caressa le menton. « Eh bien, toutes ces choses que vous avez mentionnées… Je m'y connais un peu en tout. » Ses trois adorables bébés se tenaient à côté d'elle et hochèrent la tête à l'unisson, « Nous pouvons témoigner que maman s'y connaît un peu en tout ! »

# STUBBORN Ming Yao suffered from severe insomnia. In her last life, she had even died because of it. Coming back to life once more, she woke up to a moody tyrant husband by her side. The man threw divorce papers at her. “Sign it! We’re getting a divorce!”Ming Yao signed the agreement without a word. However, she regretted it in less than a night. She realized that she still suffered from severe insomnia in this life. No medicine could cure her, and the only thing that made her fall asleep was her husband’s clear, crisp breathing. Everyone said that Madam Gu loved Fourth Master Gu. Even though she was abused all day long, she still treated him like her first love. Until one day, Ming Yao finally developed a drug for her insomnia. At the banquet, she held a superstar’s arm with a bright smile, then threw divorce papers at Gu Siye.“Mr. Gu, the papers have been signed. From now on, we’ll have nothing to do with each other!” Fourth Master Gu tore up the papers on the spot. He shoved her into a corner, his eyes sharp. “It’s fine if you want to leave, but return what you stole first!” “What did I steal?” “My heart!”Everyone ridiculed Ming Yao for being ignorant, incompetent, and frivolous. They waited for Fourth Master Gu to kick her out. Some media outlets boldly revealed that Ming Yao was dating the number one hacker in the world. The number one hacker: “Who spread such rumors? That’s my master!” Not long after, the media revealed that Ming Yao entered and left the same hotel as a luxury designer. The number one designer: “She’s my boss.” Seeing the woman dating different men every day, Fourth Master Gu was furious. He bit the woman’s lips and declared to the whole world, “Mrs. Gu belongs to me! Who dares to spread baseless scandals again?!”

[MATURE CONTENT] Arella is an angel. Well, she used to be an angel. A real, bona fide, halo-wearing, wing-flapping celestial being. That was until one tiny whoopsie where she unfortunately burns a pair of wings at a banquet happens. Fine! There was more than one tiny whoopsie. Fast forward a few hours later, and Arella found herself booted from the pearly gates with nothing but her wings and an eviction notice. Her family called it a "vacation." Ha! A vacation, in the human realm of all places! One hundred years later, Arella calls it her new life. Turns out, living among humans isn’t half bad—especially when you can turn invisibly smug at their lack of ability to fly. Early retirement has never been so blissful. That is, until the heavens smack her face with a message: Arella’s back on duty. And her new job? Marry. The. Demon. King. Wait, what?! Marrying the Demon King isn’t exactly on Arella’s bucket list, especially when demons and angels have been sworn enemies for eons. But orders are orders. So, off she goes, wings drooping and attitude cranked to full sass, to meet her new husband—a devilishly handsome demon who seems unnervingly smitten with her. Not to mention the heat that surges within her the moment she lays her eyes on him. Cue in dinner dates, fiery arguments (literally), and a series of catastrophes involving Arella purposefully setting a demon's hair ablaze with her holy fire. But as Arella settles into this bizarre celestial-demonic union, she uncovers a sinister plot that threatens not just her marriage but their entire reality. Turns out, angels and demons might have to join forces to stop a threat that neither side can handle alone. And Arella? She might just be the unexpected key to saving everyone. Armed with nothing but her quick wit, trusty angelic powers, and a painfully doting husband who may or may not leave her love notes carved into rock when she is angry, Arella must navigate battles, betrayals, and the occasional marital spat to protect their world. After all, nothing says “happily ever after” like saving existence itself, .... right? Right? One fallen angel. One absolutely smitten demon king. And a whole lot of chaos.

Jin Yue thought her biggest problem was balancing a normal life with the strange, vivid dreams of an ancient world. But when a freak lightning storm struck her, she finds herself waking up as the "Saint" of Western Qi...a title she neither wanted nor deserves, especially when her supposed miracles always seem to go disastrously wrong. To make matters worse, her new life comes with deadly politics, a conniving stepmother, and sisters who wouldn’t mind seeing her reputation crumble. And then there’s her fiancé...the cold, dangerously handsome Third Prince, Murong Yezi, who looks at her like she’s more of a nuisance than a bride. Not that Jin Yue minds too much. But while Jin Yue busies herself dodging assassination attempts and acing palace banquets with her modern flair, she begins to suspect there’s more at play than royal scheming. Murong Yezi,the powerful immortal king, punished by the heavens and temporarily trapped in the mortal world by the powerful arrays and barriers isolating the mortal realm from the immortal....He needs answers, and if it weren’t for the mystery surrounding her, he would have eliminated her already. But Jin Yue’s beauty and fearless antics make her harder to ignore than he expected. Soon, Jin Yue realizes that her chaotic life in Western Qi may be just the beginning. realising she has fragmented souls caught between two realms, it’s not long before the Immortal Realm itself comes calling. In a world of powerful cultivators, and secret realms, Jin Yue will have to navigate more than just palace intrigue. having space, magical beasts and various ancient hidden cultivation manual, jinyue has all it takes to be the navigate through the world with confidence. Will Jin Yue’s quick wit and charm be enough to win over the icy Third Prince and unlock the secrets of her birth and the Immortal Realm? Or will she fall victim to forces far greater than the politics of the mortal world? One thing’s for certain: being a saint was never supposed to be this dangerous.

At her wedding banquet, a man claiming to be Selina's lover stormed in, brandishing so-called intimate photos and causing chaos. Selina immediately saw through this as a scheme orchestrated by her half-sister, Natalia. However, Selina's fiancé, Ryan, not only refused to believe her but also went out of his way to defend Natalia. It turned out that Ryan and Natalia had already developed feelings for each other in secret. Everyone—Selina's father, stepmother, and Ryan's parents—knew about their affair, except for Selina, who was left in the dark. Taking advantage of the situation, Selina's father suggested swapping brides, proposing that Natalia replace Selina and complete the wedding. Ryan's family not only didn’t object but wholeheartedly supported the idea. That was the moment Selina finally realized the cruel truth: her family and Ryan's family were nothing but wolves in sheep’s clothing! "Cancel the engagement? Fine. But let it be clear—I’m the one rejecting you, you two-timing, spineless excuse for a man!" Selina declared with unshakable confidence. Her gaze then swept across the room, landing on an elegant and distinguished man. She vaguely remembered him as Ryan’s younger uncle. Walking over, she boldly asked, "Sir, how about getting married?" The man raised an eyebrow, finding her audacity intriguing. "It would be my honor, madam," he replied. ...

After I died, the woman who called herself a goddess summoned me to her side and sent me to isekai to be reincarnated. She said that earth is her world and my existence here makes her sick. So far everything was normal, according to our agreement I would even have a system after I was reincarnated. But why is my system named the butler system? Anyway, I'll forgive the goddess for choosing such a beautiful mother for me. Ehehehehe ------- one year later Well, it was obvious this was going to be like this. If you ignore something as important as cleaning a wound before bandaging it, of course the wound will infect. What can a simple village pharmacist do with a huge wound this close to the heart? It's too late ... What the fuck is that light coming out of the old woman's hand? ------- four years later "I want you to be my personal butler, Yuto" Isn't that supposed to be a choice, you little bitch? How can you say it's a free choice when there's a man behind me waiting to kill me the moment I refuse? Should I use my teleport ability to get out of here? [ Your five-year time limit has expired, if you want to continue using the system, please become a real butler as soon as possible ] There's a lot of pressure on me... Anyway, I'll just be a bit of a butler, what's the most that can happen? ------- main tag- comedy-isekai warning - even if the tags say harem, the harem is something that will be revealed later in the story. ( not the brainless harem ) ------ Arc I- reincarnation / 1~12 Arc II- Being a Butler / 13~35 Arc III- Blessing / 36~41 Arc IV- a noble... / 42~54 Arc V- An ordinary? day for the Ironblood family / 55~71 Arc VI- Puclic auction and banquet night / 72~116 Arc VII- The Emperor level training battle / 117~130 Arc VIII- Separation / 131~150 Arc IX- The ruthless hunter of the dark seas / 151~??? ------ Total words 190k The gramer quality of the first 45 chapters is dropping in some parts. I am working on it. (17/45 complate) New chapters will arrive in September.

Dans un royaume frappé par le destin, Esme, une jeune princesse, vivait une existence paisible et détachée de ses responsabilités royales. Se reposant sur ses frères aînés, Demetri et Dominique, pour assurer l'avenir du trône, elle ne se doutait pas que sa vie basculerait à jamais lors d'un tragique banquet. Un attentat brutal arracha son père et l’un de ses frères, plongeant le royaume dans le chaos. Deux ans plus tard, Dominique succombe à ses blessures, laissant Esme seule héritière. Malgré son jeune âge et son inexpérience, elle est contrainte de monter sur le trône, un rôle qu’elle n’a jamais désiré. Soutenue par son fidèle conseiller Ander, un homme au passé mystérieux, et par Emmett, un allié plus proche qu’il n’y paraît, Esme découvre que le royaume est gangrené par des injustices et des trahisons. Alors qu’elle cherche à consolider son pouvoir, Esme est forcée d’épouser un prince pour asseoir sa légitimité. Mais l’ombre d’un ennemi implacable plane sur son royaume, menaçant non seulement son trône, mais aussi l’équilibre de plusieurs royaumes voisins. Entre secrets, pouvoirs surnaturels émergents, et une vengeance brûlante contre l’homme responsable de son malheur, Esme devra se transformer en une reine impitoyable pour protéger son peuple et affronter son destin.

Daisy Zane was the illegitimate daughter of the Miles family? She grew up in the countryside and never went to school? The Miles family even publicly declared that they would never acknowledge her? ... When Daisy Zane's true identity was exposed, the Miles family immediately prepared a banquet to welcome her back into the family. But Daisy Zane directly refused, saying, “Are you even worthy, Miles family?” ... Surprisingly, the third young master of the Imperial Capital fell in love with a wild girl who had never received an education. It was said that he doted on her, and she was the most precious thing to him. While the whole Imperial Capital was shocked, Lord Clark proudly said, “My wife is extraordinary.” ... Kevin Clark never believed in love at first sight until he met Daisy Zane... In the north, there was a beauty who captivated the country and the city with her devastating beauty... ** Daisy Zane loved wearing dresses, and later on... all of Kevin Clark's shirt buttons matched the colors of her dresses.

--- Born as the fourth daughter of the reigning monarchs, Princess Anya of Westmere has always lived in the shadow of her elder siblings, particularly the brilliant and commanding Celia, second in line to the throne. With no real claim to power, Anya’s life seems destined for quiet insignificance—until a cryptic message disrupts a royal banquet, thrusting her into the center of a conspiracy that could unravel her family’s rule. As whispers of betrayal echo through the palace halls and dark secrets threaten the fragile peace of the kingdom, Anya discovers that the crown she once thought untouchable hides a dangerous legacy. Guided by her cousin Leila—her closest ally despite the court’s disapproval—Anya embarks on a journey of self-discovery, uncovering truths about her family, her kingdom, and herself. But Anya’s world shifts further when she meets Kaito, a mysterious traveler from distant shores. With his sharp intellect and enigmatic presence, Kaito offers both friendship and a love that challenges Anya’s guarded heart. Yet his origins hide a secret tied to the mystical forces shaping the kingdom’s fate, pulling Anya deeper into a conflict that spans beyond her world. In a land where loyalty is fleeting and power comes at a cost, Anya must confront her sisters’ ambitions, question her parents’ rule, and make choices that could change the course of the kingdom forever. As danger closes in, she learns that sometimes, the most forgotten of princesses holds the power to reshape destiny. -

The story unfolds as David Yales hosts a lavish banquet to celebrate his daughter, Emris. As the scion of a revered lineage, Emris is acclaimed for her unparalleled beauty, yet her true parentage remains shrouded in secrecy. Long hailed as the embodiment of radiance and innocence, her world is suddenly upturned in an instant. Emris's world shattered under the weight of brutal assaults, leaving visible and hidden scars in their wake. Betrayed by her closest allies, she endured the loss and absence of her deepest love. With unwavering determination, she assumed the mantle of Chairman of a Corporation she painstakingly built. In the corridors of power and in the media spotlight, her name commands respect and influence among the business elite. Behind every smile lies a hidden agenda, and every handshake conceals a dangerous pact. Beneath the facade of polished suits and flawless demeanor lies Emris, a ruthless queenpin commanding an extensive mafia empire. Her influence transcends the boundaries of her corporate realm, asserting dominance with unmatched prowess. Surrounded by loyal allies and adept at outwitting her foes, she rules with unyielding authority, instilling fear in many and begrudging respect in few. Caught between the resurgence of old adversaries and the rise of new threats, Emris faces a pivotal decision: to safeguard her loved ones by pursuing revenge alone or to gamble on the timeless belief that 'love conquers all,' risking their lives in the process.

"Mam! Please Look Here!!" "WAH!!! You Are A Picture Perect!" "Miss Zhao, Look this side as well!!" "She Is A Scorching Beauty! Perfect from every angle!!" Zhao Yuhui mailed her brightening smile at the cameras as she waved at them, which travelled through lenses and wireless connection as an arrow of love all the way straight at the hearts of countless males. They say little girls with dreams become women with visions when they grow up and...where is the lie?? Zhao Yuhui spent her whole childhood dreaming about becoming an actress, her teen years preparing for it while her university days working for it. Coming from a middle-class family, only she knew the hardships she had to endure to get here only to get into... "Bruh, she is the only woman with no scandals! Her future husband is going to be so lucky." "What it has to do with you? She will surely not marry you! Period." And just like that, a week later the trending articles were- "The trending beauty was captured in several photos with a mysterious man!" "The photos were posted with the caption saying- During the risky scene, Miss Zhao's boyfriend jumped right into the water to save his precious beloved *heart heart*!!!" "It was just last week she was seen in year-end awards where she was even praised for not being in any relationship!" "Could the current most searched actor be lying all the time when she denied having any boyfriend?" But a statement released by the company extinguished all the fire, "Well, in response to the 'rumors' surrounding our actress we only have one thing to say, it was merely a security man doing his duty!" And without any need to mention, the 'security man' in the picture just wished to bang the head of his friend onto the wall after reading the reference. Days Later. Trending articles were- "New photos of Zhao Yuhui were released last night but this time with a new man in black-suit!" "Zhao Yuhui in the arms of another man!!" "The face of the man is hidden but looking at the posture, they could be predicted to be gazing deeply in each other's eyes!" "Has Zhao Yuhui finally immersed herself in the ocean of love?" Zhao Yuhui: "..." What ocean of love! Only if she wasn't held by her company to not respond personally. Not to miss the top comments- "I am no expert but why does the profile of this man looks similar to the profile of previous man?" "Now that you mentioned it, even I can find the similarities!" "His back profile is the only thing visible but dude...look at those broad-shoulders!" This time, in response a paragraph was released by her agency, "These photos are from the banquet she had attended couple of months back and the man in these photos...is just a bodyguard. He was only catching her when she slipped, ignore the angle at which photo is taken! This was clicked right after the accident so this man is the same security guard who was promoted to a status of bodyguard as a result of his excellence." Bodyguard? Qin Lixin stared at his friend with a stare as good as a piercing knife. "Qin Lixin, glad to know about your promotion!" *laugh* "You were the only one who ordered to protect your identity. This was the only thing I could do." The great friend in the question replied as he brought his hands up in surrender. "I asked you to stop all these baseless rumors with that girl not to change my profession each time!" Qin Lixin growled as he held his forehead. "What if it reached my mom?" "It won't, trust me." However... "Assistant Fang, get Qin Lixin here and also the girl." The Vice-President of Qin Industries ordered while throwing daggers at the photo lightening the phone screen. -*-*-*-* Instagram - bellzla.za Cover is not mine. All rights to Original Owner/Creator.

When she woke up as Lady Claudia Barberini—the tragic cannon fodder villainess fated to die at the hands of a manipulative villain—she vowed to avoid the plot at all costs. Her new goal? Live the high life, bask in endless luxury, and steer clear of danger. But who knew escaping one villain would draw the attention of a whole host of others—each more dangerous and complicated than the last? To make matters worse, her mind-reading ability isn’t as helpful as it sounds. Sure, she can hear everyone's thoughts—but when it comes to matters of the heart, one mind remains frustratingly silent. As sinister schemes pile up like unpaid debts and powerful figures start vying for her attention like she’s the last cupcake at a royal banquet, Claudia wonders if her so-called "new life" is secretly a cosmic joke. She’s just trying to avoid getting killed—and keep her closet stocked with the finest silks while she's at it. Can she outwit the plot, flip it and save the one person she actually cares about? Or will she end up as the tragic side villainess of a story she was supposed to dodge, all while wearing an admittedly fabulous gown?

Li Dao is reborn into the Daqian Dynasty as a third-class count. During a palace banquet, he accidentally drunkenly broke into a palace, coinciding with the recovery of his past life memories, so his memory was confused and drunkenly ruined the innocence of the mistress of the palace. In the end, the emperor was furious and sent Li Dao to the death camp in the border, wanting him to die outside the border. As a result, he accidentally awakened the 'Kill the Enemy and Explode Attributes' system. From then on, killing people can become infinitely stronger. Since then, Daqian has less of a playboy count, and more of a human hero who has slaughtered countless people. Dynasties fight for supremacy, rivers and lakes are in strife, foreign races invade, overseas rages, and immortal gates are opened. Step by step, Li Dao hacked out an invincible road that belonged to him alone. Years later, when Li Dao returned to the imperial capital with his great war achievements, he stepped into the imperial palace again and found that the woman whose innocence he had destroyed at the beginning was already sitting on the dragon chair. And next to the dragon chair, there was a young daughter whose eyebrows were similar to his. At this moment, there was only one question left in Li Dao's mind. Is this anti or not?

In this cage...there was no afterlife... Within the birdcage...there were neither deities, nor captors... Life was simple and meaningless. Death was truly and bluntly, an end. The birds held captive in their cage were unable to escape, for no matter how starved or frantic a chick was, they couldn't dent steel with their soft beaks. Who could feed the starving birds? They couldn't even feed themselves? The birds, trapped in their infuriating prison and desperate for any food at all, celebrated in joy when a banquet started! Food for as far as their eyes wished to imagine! And what a FEAST it WAS! The survivors stood over the leftovers of their meals, their ravenous beaks licking away the blood staining their tainted feathers. They knew this solution wasn't sustainable, and rather than waste away by praying to a non-existent heaven, they grafted their own Gods out of the bones of their former kin. ___________________________________ "The Birdcage" is a world with a barrier made of an indestructible material at its edges, from earth to sky. Inside this confined land, lavish resources filled the fields for as far as one could wish for, though its inhabitants were alone without any other living creatures outside of themselves. The world was peaceful and prosperous, until an unknown cataclysmic plague swept the land, poisoning and rotting almost all natural resources and food that existed. The people, starving and in despair without so much as a god to pray to for help, resorted to the only food left in the entire birdcage. Themselves. After the ensuing frenzy, they forged a ritual for a chance at salvation. They created their own Gods known as, “Concepts,” that embodied their artificial beliefs and ideas, though their desperation only furthered the destruction of what was considered natural. The world is fading away. There’s no point in family, society, nor unity. Either find a fleeting, pointless escape, or succumb to your fate and be devoured by the starving.

Long time ago, God was lonely. He sat alone in an empty house high above tending to the matters of the; heavens, earth and the underworld. One day he as he was working, a stray cat appeared. The cat pitied God seeing that he was all alone and decided to stay. Soon, God had an idea. He decided to throw a banquet and invite the creatures of earth. He wrote letters and scattered them from his window. Alas, only twelve animals honored the invitation; the rat, the ox, the tiger, the rabbit, the dragon, the snake, the horse, the sheep, the monkey, the rooster, the dog and the pig. Feeling very excited God decided to gift each animal handsomely. To some he gave wealth, to others wisdom and good fortune but when it came to the snake, he made him immortal because he was such a beautiful creature. All animals returned back to their abodes but it became a tradition to visit God yearly. Year after year, decade after decade, all the animals began to die one after the other except the snake. Soon he was the only one remaining of the thirteen. God noticed his suffering but unfortunately didn't know how to take back the gift decided to add another gift to at least ease his suffering; giving him the chance to take up human form as long as he didn't come in contact with a female being or exerts too much of his energy. Thus the snake made his way to dwell with the humans as a hermit ever young and ever lonely. He still visited God yearly as he was God's only companion now. Unfortunately, he fell in love with a human female child. What would he do? What would become the fate of the snake?

Mark Lee is a man of few words in front of other people but in front of the girl whom he cares about, he'll do anything to make her happy. Mark was being assigned as a bodyguard for the daughter of a well-known CEO comes with many challenges. Park Seoyoung was raised in a strict family with limited freedom. She was obedient, quiet, and demure. Although Seoyoung had a crush on Mark, she hid her feelings very well. One night at a banquet, Seoyoung witnessed a horrifying moment. Mark was severely injured by a group of masked men. Seoyoung was taken away while Mark was taken away by two unknown men. As time passed, Seoyoung heard nothing from Mark but she wouldn’t give up on finding him even if she had to disobey her parents. Six months later, Seoyoung became a very successful business owner. One thing hasn't changed and that is her quiet and reserved nature. She came back in order to find out what really happened that night and why her first love, Mark, never came back to find her. As she dug deeper, there were deep secrets hidden within her family business including a hospital that they sponsored before. On the night of Christmas Eve, there was a special event at the hospital. Seoyoung’s family and other important VIPs were invited. On that night, Seoyoung crossed paths with Mark. Only three words can describe her emotions: Horror, anger and sadness.

In a tranquil village nestled at the edge of a vast and mysterious forest, Li Hua (丽华) leads a humble life as a farmer's daughter. Her days are filled with tending to the fields and her four spirited siblings. "Li Hua, have you finished gathering the herbs?" her older brother calls out, breaking her daydream of culinary creations. Li Hua harbors a secret passion for cooking, often envisioning flavors and dishes that could transform the simplest ingredients into something magical. One day, her life takes an extraordinary turn when she is mysteriously transported to a medieval kingdom, awakening in a new world with an extraordinary culinary talent. Li Hua discovers that her cooking skills now possess magical properties, capable of healing wounds, enhancing strength, and bringing comfort to those who taste her dishes. As she navigates her new life, she meets a masked stranger in the forest, who she later learns is Prince Liu Wei (刘伟), a formidable warrior known as the War Prince. Their paths first cross when she saves him from a deadly assassin's attack, though she remains unaware of his true identity. As months turn into years, their destinies intertwine once more at a grand banquet in the royal palace, where Li Hua's fame as an enchanting chef has spread far and wide. Prince Liu Wei, now a seasoned and hardened warrior, recognizes her as the woman who saved his life. Unbeknownst to Li Hua, the kingdom is rife with political intrigue, ambitious rivals, and the ever-present threat of rebellion. With her magical culinary skills and a heart full of determination, Li Hua must navigate the complexities of the royal court, uncover hidden secrets, and confront powerful adversaries. Amidst the simmering tensions and flavorful encounters, Li Hua and Liu Wei's bond deepens, evolving from mutual respect and friendship into a love that defies their starkly different worlds. As they face numerous challenges together, Li Hua's journey transforms not only her own destiny but also the fate of the kingdom.

On their wedding night, her husband eloped abroad with his mistress. Did Jiang Ciyou cry? No! Instead, she turned around and kept a strikingly handsome gigolo. Well, let's just have fun together! The gigolo had broad shoulders, a narrow waist, and was clingy. He could be as fierce as a wolf or as cute as a baby, always fond of throwing tantrums. After living a carefree life for three years, Jiang Ciyou handed the gigolo a huge check. "Baby, my husband is back. Let's call it quits here." Who would have thought that the gigolo would fly into a rage: "Jiang Ciyou, you want to dump me? Do you even know who I am?" Jiang Ciyou didn't pay any attention. She dropped the check and disappeared. Not long after that, she and her husband were invited to attend the birthday banquet of the richest man in the city, and there they saw that...

In the thrilling saga, Zendian Empire faces a rebellion threat, leading to an epic tale of strategic warfare, mysterious forces, and international collaboration. Queen Elsa navigates political complexities, unveiling a secret special force aiding her. The story unfolds with rebellion attacks, UNA involvement, and unexpected twists. As the Queen works to reclaim her nation, alliances and betrayals shape the narrative. With the looming threat of stolen nuclear missiles, Earth leaders join the battle, creating an intense, unpredictable storyline. The mysterious force's role adds intrigue, culminating in a grand banquet where old foes, like ATB, play surprising roles. As secrets unravel, the story teases future developments, promising more gripping chapters ahead.Also there are spiritual power and dual Earth dimensions or relam. ARMY OF MILLIONS POWER OF THE EAST EAST WAR ZONE Supreme NAVAL POWER SUPREME LEADER'S SUPREME AIR FORCE ELIT ROYAL GUARDS BORD OF OLD FOLKS (ELDERS)

Her life became a gamble overnight when he married her since she is the best tool for his plot to defeat his numerous adversaries. Yuna moved to the city from a mountain village and took on numerous jobs to support her elderly parents and two twin sisters with special needs. She washed dishes at restaurants, worked as a dog walker, an event mascot, a convenience store cashier, and even on construction sites, doing any labor she could find. However, she could only have a decent meal when other people offered it for free. She had to give up sleep or dinner, sunscreen or lotion, and shampoo or conditioner. When you thought her life couldn't get worse, her friend sold her to a vile old guy, Gregory Mason. There, she had to gamble to turn the tables, and when she beat Greg, someone took advantage of the opportunity to use her as a piece in his board game. Zachary Avere, the cruelest person on the planet the internet known and heir to the Avere Group, and Victor Collins, the son of a most legendary assassin leader, finally found the right pawn to carry out their scheme. Yuna, the girl who became prey between the three most formidable families. The bargaining chip which everyone's pawns to take down each other. They use her like the most valuable gem but treat her nothing like a disposable pawn. Until when she vanished the time they realized that what they wanted wasn't vengeance but love. Not the power but care. And the most anguish they thought wasn't the torture or misfortune but regret and guilt. The final series of charitable casino events, the plan for which they worked so hard, came to fruition. They were just one step away from achieving triumph. However, Zack and Victor must choose whether to save Yuna from Roman Lester Green, who had slaughtered people within the massive banquet, or abandon the plan they had devised for more than half of their lives. And Zack... Choose... To aim his golden revolver straight to Yuna's face. They abandoned her! In a most cruelest way!

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.

Vanya Mickelson come to know the world she is living a novel world and she was the villainess. Her boyfriend is the Male lead and he will reunite with the female lead who happens to be his first love on their engagement banquet. So she left him to his first love and wished them happily ever after. Years later after coming back to her home what she didn't expected to see was her ex-boyfriend wailing and blaming her for abandoning him. Vanya : Now what kind of plot is this ?

[MATURE CONTENT WARNING: READ AT YOUR OWN RISK] Welcome to the fancy world of the elite, where Seraphina Alaric, a delicate and fragile girl always relying on medicine to get better, is just trying to catch a break before her life gets turned upside down by an arranged marriage... Seriously, who wants to be tied down when you’re still figuring out what you want in life? During a swanky banquet, she bumps into the enigmatic Duke of Everwyn. And the craziest part? She has no clue who this guy is—just thinks he’s some mysterious stranger. Out of nowhere, feeling adventurous (and maybe a bit reckless), she suggests a secret rendezvous that turns her whole world upside down. In that hidden moment, Seraphina dives headfirst into her wildest desires. But plot twist—turns out, the guy she just spent the night with is none other than her future husband. Oops! So much for a mysterious stranger—she just spent the night with her future husband! "Duke, It Hurts..." invites you into a whirlwind of self-discovery, steamy romance, and the sweet chaos of love when you least expect it. Can Seraphina break free from societal chains, or will she find herself tangled in the very web she tried to escape? Join her on this thrilling journey, and discover how love can be both liberating and complicated. Don’t miss out—your next obsession is just a page away!

死對頭變成兔兔後 沅枕 Status in COO:- 103 [END] Project Description: Qi Jinqiu, a genius painter in the industry, became famous for her paintings at the age of 18. But one day, she suddenly suffered from the extremely rare alpha pheromone disorder. The former genius was tortured by the disease and her inspiration was exhausted. At the doctor's suggestion, she moved to a villa to recuperate. The villa has beautiful scenery, but unfortunately, her condition did not improve at all. One night. Qi Jinqiu, who was tortured by the disease and wanted to die, broke the paintbrush in her hand again. The window was slightly opened, and suddenly a snow-white rabbit broke in. The little rabbit was not afraid of people and jumped into her arms. The magical thing was that the moment the soft body approached her, the pain in her limbs disappeared. The rabbit was the size of a palm, delicate and cute, but a little jealous. If someone gets too close to her, the little rabbit will stamp her feet in anger, roll into a snowball and turn her back to her. No matter how many delicious carrots she feeds, she will still be unhappy. The most important thing is that after a banquet, the little rabbit who stamped her feet in anger on her legs suddenly turned into her nemesis in the industry, Ji Yinmian. Ji Yinmian, who has always been known as a cold beauty, has twitching rabbit ears, red eyes, and a furry rabbit tail behind her gently rubbing her. Surprised, Qi Jinqiu asked with a smile: "Are you not angry anymore? Tu Yinmian." Reading Guide: More private settings, female A has no pendants. He, super sweet. Content tags: urban romance, fateful encounter, match made in heaven, sweet story search keywords: Main characters: Qi Jinqiu, Ji Yunmian. ┃

Shen Yuan, the legitimate daughter of the Hou Mansion, is known for her beauty, with a face like a hibiscus and skin like smooth jade—reputed as the most beautiful woman in Yangzhou. She is betrothed to Lu Shen, the Earl of Kangping, yet soon after their engagement, she has a dream. In the dream, her husband coldly neglects her. Lu Shen’s reason for marrying her turns out to be her resemblance to her half-sister, who mysteriously disappeared. When the sister eventually returns, Shen Yuan suffers a tragic and lonely death. The one who mourns her loss the most, however, is Lu Shen’s uncle, Lu Zhiyun—a powerful and ruthless Grand Chancellor and Duke of the Nation, feared across the court. Every month, he visits her grave alone, keeping silent company, even as Shen Yuan lies long-departed. Unmarried to the end, Lu Zhiyun ultimately visits the Hou Mansion to take her spirit tablet as his bride. After being reborn, Shen Yuan vows not to repeat her misfortunes and instead sets her sights on the cold, stoic power-holder. At the Garden of Joy banquet, Lu Zhiyun appears: a man past thirty, handsome and mature, clad in a red court robe with a leather belt and a jade crown, exuding an aura of restrained dignity. As he passes by her, Shen Yuan intentionally lets her handkerchief fall, hoping to draw closer and test his response. Lu Zhiyun, known to avoid women and despise the scent of powder, surprises everyone who expects to see Shen Yuan make a fool of herself. The usually aloof Chancellor picks up her handkerchief instead, his expression indifferent, and only says in a low voice, “Take it.” No one knows he has carried a yearning for this beauty across two lifetimes.