But Maya Came Today

The sound of the wheel turning echoed through the full-moon night, each rotation carrying the scent of damp earth into his lungs. The wind crept over his skin like worms as eyes appeared on the walls, watching him. The road narrowed to almost nothing, and a voice whispered his name. In the thick silence, the clock’s hand began to tick again, each beat slow and foreboding, as if something awaited him at the next stop. 'When will this stop moving?'

In Indian mythology, the Three Aspects Deity suppressed the current age. Many Immortals cursed all the gods. Asuras, after millennia of arduous cultivation, would always attack the Heavenly Realm and beat up the Heavenly Emperor upon receiving a boon. "Arduous cultivation, receiving boons, beating up the Heavenly Emperor, why is Indian mythology always like this? I'm the one who gets beaten and suffers; I quit!" Indra, who had reincarnated as the Heavenly Emperor, was furious. And so... "Whoever loves being the Heavenly Emperor, be my guest; I'm not going to work!" Indra said. "Hey, hey, hey, the script isn't supposed to go like this," the Destroyer God Shiva said, full of question marks. "You've performed great meritorious deeds in the past. This position of the Heavenly Emperor is rightfully yours. If not, there will be chaos in the world!" the Protector God Vishnu said anxiously. "No, Heavenly Emperor, I'll give you a boon. Go quickly and beat up the Asura!" the Creator God Brahma spoke thus.

Ashley, a resilient girl from a humble background, catches the attention of Fred, the wealthy heartthrob of her high school, at a party where she is working as a waitress. Their unexpected connection sparks jealousy in Emily, the school's queen bee, who is determined to claim Fred for herself. As Emily's bullying intensifies, Ashley's final year of school becomes a true test of endurance. After graduation, Ashley's life takes a dramatic turn when she is forced into marriage with Fred's older brother, a powerful CEO. Trapped in a loveless marriage, she yearns for freedom, while Fred, unable to move on, becomes involved with Emily. The situation becomes more complicated when Fred's father and Emily's mother announce their engagement, further intertwining their lives. Faced with impossible choices, Ashley and Fred must navigate a path filled with love, betrayal, and sacrifice in a journey of resilience and self-discovery.

Eli a detective after investigating a strange case discovers, The existence of creatures he never believed were real. He also gets answers about himself, as he alwaya knew he was never normal. Sabine a rich,wealthy vampire agrees to help Eli stop a psychotic old powerful vampire. Aswell as a hellbane werewolf.

--- Dear Reader, Welcome to a transformative journey through the pages of "The Confident Mindset: Lessons from History, Power for Today." I invite you to embark on an adventure of learning, self-discovery, and empowerment as we traverse the corridors of time and explore the profound concept of confidence. This book is not just a collection of words; it's a shared exploration, a conversation between you and I, a fellow traveler on this path. My name is Troy Watkins, I go by many names, Visionary Pharaoh, Pharaohic Vision, Varaoh, etc etc.. Today I am here as Visionary World, the author of this book and many more to come. I've delved deep into the annals of history, drawing wisdom from the lives of remarkable individuals whose confidence radiated through the ages. Together, we'll uncover the secrets of those who faced adversity with unwavering conviction, challenged the norms of their time, and left an indelible mark on the world. Their stories will serve as beacons, illuminating the path to understanding what it truly means to be confident in oneself. But this journey isn't confined to history alone. Throughout the book, I'll interlace my personal reflections, insights, and interpretations. I'll bridge the chasm between the past and the present, showing you how the lessons learned from these remarkable figures can be applied to modern-day scenarios. As we navigate this terrain, you'll discover the myriad traits that compose the confident mindset – resilience, courage, authenticity, and more. You'll witness how these qualities manifested in the lives of historical figures and gain a deeper understanding of how they can empower you today. "The Confident Mindset" isn't just a book; it's our compass for self-discovery and personal growth. Together, we'll navigate the seas of uncertainty, charting a course towards the confident, empowered, and authentic self you aspire to be. So, dear reader, let's embark on this adventure together. Let's explore the pages of history, unlock the power of the confident mindset, and illuminate the path to a brighter, more confident future. With anticipation and inspiration,, Troy Watkins (Visionary World)

Shen Hua, the daughter of the Shen family that ran an embroidery business in Fengzhou, was pampered since she was a child. She had a pretty face and smooth, fair skin. Unfortunately, her body was weak, and she'd run out of breath after walking merely a few steps. She didn't have very long to live. The Shen family gradually faced its downfall, and her wedding was delayed again and again. Cui Yun, the eldest son of the Cui family, was a noble and stern man. He was entrusted to look after Shen Hua. Why not just marry her? He thought. Since Shen Hua reincarnated, she had focused all her attention on the embroidery business. She hoped to change her life and regain her former glory. When she heard about Cui Yun's decision to marry her, she fainted on the spot. After waking up, she turned him down with tears in her eyes. "I don't have very long to live. I don't want to waste your time." Cui Yun was very considerate. "It's not a big deal. I know you feel touched, but there's no need to cry. Since you already depend on the Cui family, you might as well just become part of us. After you die from your sickness, I'll even hold a grand funeral for you." Shen Hua felt hopeless. But I'm only pretending to be sick! *** Cui Yun had many younger female cousins. Many of them had confessed their feelings for him, but he turned all of them down nonchalantly. "It's getting late. Please look after yourself." Shen Hua had never met such a clueless man when it came to romance. One night, while she was on her way home, she took a shortcut and passed by the Cui family's courtyard. Cui Yun stopped her. He was standing near the entrance, and his sleeves danced to the wind. "It's cold outside. Would you like to come in and stay for a while?"

No one falls in love by choice, it is by chance. No one stays in love by chance, it is by work. And no one falls out of love by chance, it is by choice. … “ Let go of me, you monster!” yelled Delilah with tears streaming down her flushed face profusely. Her soul froze the next moment she looked into his eyes, it blazed like an abyss of iciness, ruthless and cold, his grip on her tightened. " No way" he hissed, his voice low, dripping with venom. … After her childhood sweetheart, Su Zhe Jin (Harrison Su) moved away, Chen Qing Qing (Delilah Chen) was devastated. She, with her family also planned to move few years later but who thought they'll be caught in a terrorist attack. Delilah, a shy, jovial, innocent girl with a very fragile personality. She moved to D city to further her high school education. There in Fulfilled Dreams High School… Was a story on its own. One night, while scheming through the attic in her home, she found a box… more like, the box found her. The box revealed numerous secrets that made her believe her life was filled with mystery. After high school, Harrison travelled out of the country while Delilah began to face crisis after another when a woman and her daughter claimed to be the real wife and daughter of Chen Xiao (Delilah's father) She was forced to get engaged to the crippled son of a wealthy family. Harrison returned home to find out that she had got engaged to another man from a wealthy family. Resentment, jealousy, anger, the feeling of betrayal overwhelmed him to do the unthinkable. «««««««♦»»»»»»» I hope you enjoy reading it as I did writing. Remember to vote and leave your honest reviews, this humble author is always ready to listen to your thoughts. ♥ midsummer07.

After the world has come to ruins, Josie starts to live as a survivor with Liam, a young boy with an Asthmatic condition. Their lives were utter exhaustion and sin in their world, physically and mentally. On their journey, they met a stranger. "I see you cut people not only with a knife but also with your tongue." Josie was only waiting for the answer she knew.

General Shamsuddeen of the golden army, known for his bravery, and strange battle tactics encountered a devastating news of a coming war that will destabilize the future of hardrock while the formidable future shamsuddeen also got a heartbreaking news about a war approaching which will threatened the very existence of Rock country. An accident brought together the general and the stubborn female apprentice whom were both brave in their respective fields. The coming together of the braves both in the past and the future brought about an overlapping powerful event ever witnessed in history.

Jason is an above average man until he dies and meets God gets wishes and goes to the world of One Piece looking for adventure and obviously women. First fan fic please don't judge I'm new to the writing stuff and bad at creating stories

Maya, a vulnerable young woman finds herself trapped in a toxic relationship with Lucas, an arrogant and egoistic man. When Maya is indebted to the ruthless Russo family, she is forced to pay the price. Don Carlo, the proud and energetic boss expects her to be at his mansion. But when she least expects it, she finds herself experiencing unexpected pleasure in the arms of someone else. She becomes trapped in a world of danger. As she navigates this new life of organized crime, Maya finds herself drawn to Lucas’s charisma as she becomes his wife. But can their love survive?

Aria and Ivy are twin sisters whose father has gone missing for three years. They have left no stone unturned to find him, but all in vain. In an unusual encounter, a business tycoon, Noah Allen Carter, falls in love with Aria. Meanwhile, Ivy approaches Joshua Martin, who is a friend of Noah, to help find her father and in the process falls for his charms. What happens when the sisters find that the people they love are the ones behind their misery? ............................................................................................ "Ivy, sweetheart. Please come back. I love you." Joshua cried holding her hand. However, there was no response from her. "Ivy, please say something. Don't be like this." Joshua kissed her hand, but Ivy had long made up her mind. Only a miracle could make her come back to him. ............................................................................................ "I hate you, Noah," she shouted. "I love you, Aria," he replied, pulling her towards him. "No, you don't." "Yes, I do. Falling in love with you is the best thing that ever happened to me. I will always love you; today and forever." ............................................................................................ Readers can join my discord server to know more about the book. Discord: https://discord.gg/rPCgMp9MCH Disclaimer: The cover picture does not belong to me. Editing is under progress.

Today Not Tomorrow........ dive into the life of jare who always sought out love from her father but never got it

lara was very young when her mother died but when her mother died she gave her a novel and one day the novel came into life

In the blink of an eye, Wave's carefully crafted plans for her future shatter after a single, reckless night. What begins as a whirlwind of passion spirals into a life-altering dilemma when she discovers her pregnancy. Caught between her dreams of academic success and the looming reality of motherhood, Wave must navigate a turbulent world where every decision carries weight. As she grapples with teenage pregnancy and gossips in school and the pressure to conform clashes with her desire to forge her own path. With her scholarship at stake and her heart in turmoil, Wave must confront not only her fears about becoming a mother but also the complicated emotions tied to the man who changed her life in an instant. Will she find the strength to embrace her new reality, or will the weight of her choices threaten to crush her dreams forever? Join Wave Fishers on a poignant journey of love, resilience, and self-discovery in a story where the unexpected leads to profound transformations.

A Loading bar burnt itself into the right arm of every human on Earth, At the same time, many different 'Monsters' appeared one after another. In an attempt to save themselves, people quickly evacuated to makeshift forts set up by various governments. A certain message appeared above the loading bar of every person. 'Prepare To Evolve' To what extent are you willing to go in the name of survival. Will you die as a nameless sheep? Or would you Evolve!

Beaten to a pulp day by day, exploited, manipulated and forced to live day by day like a slave to the bullies at school. With no hope of revenge, Davis only hoped he could finally shut his eyes forever but even that was not granted to him. Fed up with his life he decides to take a crazy risk "since they don't want to grant me rest then I'll grant them." He finally took revenge at the expense of his life only to be brought back as the abandoned son of the most notorious mafia boss in the entire world. To others being a mafia boss's son may be cool but Davis was the abandoned son of the mafia boss, even bottom tier street gangs had more recognition than him and to top it off he had to take care of his abandoned mother. but fate didn't forget to give him a cheat to get started. After alot of twist and turns, watch as Davis turns from a regular youngster to the ruler of mafia.

Future generations have always been puzzled by the sudden disappearance of the Mayans. However, based on research conducted by experts in the past decade, their disappearance was not without reason. After deciphering a large number of ancient texts, a shocking secret finally came to light. The reason the Mayans vanished without a trace was to prepare for December 22, 2012. On that day, they would return to Earth, wipe out all of humanity, and reclaim their position as rulers of the world.

26-year old Ledger loses his sister's and his own life to a supernatural being whom he knows as the Supreme Deity. In one desparate attempt to save his sister, he gets revived by an unknown someone but only temporarily, benefitted with unnatural powers. He revives his sister and together they defeat the enemy, only to fall again. What happens next, is a matter of absolute secrecy written down in here. Read on!

Presenting Zainab Hassan, who has a fair complexion and is plump and vivacious. Her hair, which she wears a hijab over, is darker than the gloomy evenings. a set of glasses that are usually worn on her symmetrical face, perfectly forming her nose and concealing her stunning grey eyes. Her presence is not anyday the talk of the town as with an average height and weight she can usually go unseen by many. Though she does not fit the description of being fat, she tries to lose weight and wonders what it is be skinny and naturally beautiful just like her friends. However, it is said that beauty is subjective and that God is the best judge of beauty. Zainab might not be aware of this proverb because, like many of us, she is self-conscious about the way she looks. In the world where being beautiful and skinny is the mostly a way of making money, Zainab is oblivious of her actual beauty which is her amazing character, helpful nature and a beautiful soul in which her Lord resides. Tragedy can not strike twice right? Wrong! For Zainab it has. A huge incident has taken place in her life. If that is not enough, she now has to go and stay at her relative's place. However, there is a catch! She will live there not as a family member but as a maid.Though strange but true, there comes a time when our own loved ones can neglect us and backstab us. Tommorow is her first day as a maid in her own realtives house....join her to know what circumstance and tragedy led her to where she is and how her life unfolds. ****** Every smile has a backstory that deserves to be shared. Let's see how Zainab's journey turns out to be. Possibly a new house? New people? What will happen? Will some people love her and others not?

Aljira receive message from a unknown person"Hello!" . She replied "Hi"smoothly cause the unknown person messaged on her fake account.

Three major events have happened to the Huo family in the capital! The first major event was that the unlucky omen, Huo Man, who jinxed her own grandmother, returned from the countryside! The second major event was when the head of the Huo family’s lawyer announced the contents of his will at the funeral. The old man wanted to hand over all the family wealth to Huo Man. He also mentioned that if Huo Man gave up her right of inheritance, everything would be donated to charity instead! This news caused everyone present, including the Huo family members, to be incredibly shocked! No one thought that Master Huo would make such a decision. This made all the Huo family members who thought they would get the wealth grit their teeth. But that wasn’t all. The third major event was that Master Huo wanted Huo Man and Shen Bei to marry! Who was Shen Bei? Shen Bei was the wealthiest man around, a talented young man whom everyone was eyeing as a son-in-law or husband due to the wealth he had. Now, a cheap, countryside girl was going to get her hands on him! With these three major events at the front of everyone’s mind, Huo Man’s every move in the capital was watched. Thus, Huo Man was forced to start proving everyone wrong. Her sister said she was a useless student who couldn’t study? Sorry, she’s the youngest outstanding graduate from Sente College. Her brother called her a hillbilly? Sorry, she has the world’s top hacking organization under her control. Her mother asked her to pay for damages? Sorry, she’s the most famous trader on Wall Street. As long as she wanted to, she could instantly bring her net worth up to more than 100 billion! She was proficient in piano, calligraphy, painting, poetry, wine, and tea. Shen Bai, what does one do when their wife is too skilled? Well, learn from each other! Shen Bei brought a pen and paper to Huo Man and said, “Here. Write down what you don’t know.”He wanted to shine brightly in the areas that Huo Man wasn’t good at so that she could see his charms. However…“I won’t love you.”Shen Bei! Dead! At the age of 26!

Plot Summary: The story revolves around Sonakshi, who initially plans to trap Aryan in her revenge plot. However, as she spends time with him and tries to make him fall in love with her, she finds herself developing genuine feelings for him. Despite her intentions for revenge, her heart starts convincing her that she is already in love with Aryan. As Aryan and Sonakshi meet on a date night, their interactions are filled with tension and anticipation. Aryan is drawn to Sonakshi's mysterious and unpredictable nature, while Sonakshi battles with her conflicting emotions. She tries to convince herself that her feelings for Aryan are merely infatuation, driven by her revenge plan. However, deep down, she can't deny the growing affection she feels for him. Their attraction intensifies, and they share a passionate kiss in the parking lot. Unable to resist their desires, they engage in sexual activities in the back of a car. The experience is filled with pleasure and desire for both of them. Afterward, they wake up in each other's arms and decide to go to a restaurant to compose themselves. Throughout the meal, Sonakshi feels guilt and excitement, realizing that her revenge plan has become blurred by her genuine connection with Aryan. Aryan, unaware of Sonakshi's internal struggle, is captivated by her and desires more. After the meal, they take a walk outside and Sonakshi gathers the courage to confess her true feelings to Aryan. She admits that what they shared in the car was not just about revenge for her, but that she has developed genuine feelings for him. Aryan reciprocates her feelings and expresses his own attraction to her. Sonakshi assures Aryan that her perspective has changed, and she no longer seeks revenge. She wants to explore their connection without any ulterior motives. Aryan is relieved and happy to hear this, and they agree to take things slow and see where their relationship leads. Awww, So nice couple but still there is a question that Really Sonakshi has changed whole heartedly? or her motive is still on? The plot revolves around Sonakshi's initial plan for revenge, her conflicting emotions as she falls in love with Aryan, and their decision to pursue their connection without the weight of revenge. It explores themes of love, desire, and the complexity of human emotions. This story contains matured and sexual content. Strongly Restricted for children under age of 18+

A war between the humans, the angels, and the demons is something no one thinks would ever happen. The reality falls upon humans in a very harsh way bringing along war and threats to the human race. They stared with wobbling legs, atrophic hands, and sweat sprinkling down their face as they looked at the worlds that had brought their war to their continent. The atmosphere is too tense for an ordinary being not to shiver in fear, the air is filled with death, and the hearts are filled with love and determination, hatred and revenge. The peaceful days were gone, the days of joy and laughter were being threatened, and the days of love and happiness were nowhere in imaginary view. ' where did it all go wrong? When did it all go wrong ?'. It was the day she got deserted. The day she was led to die was the day their trouble began. And the day their world embraces her, they embrace doom along.