Make A Bow Out Of Ribbon

Welcome to the world of Ava and Ethan, two people who, despite their brilliant professional accomplishments, are utterly baffled by the modern complexities of dating. Overwhelmed by the relentless pressure from their well-meaning-yet undeniably meddling-families, they devise a bold, if slightly reckless, solution: a sham relationship. This is not your average rom-com plot; there is so much more to this. Ava is a driven marketing executive who happens to be fiercely independent and in control. Ethan, on the other hand, is a successful entrepreneur who prides himself on being sharp-witted and a strategic thinker. Their plan, perfectly planned with strategic social media posts and strategically scheduled "dates," is at first without flaw. But as they navigate awkward family dinners, increasingly elaborate lies, and the unexpected consequences of their charade, the line between fiction and reality begins to blur. That perfectly built world of Ava and Ethan gets threatened the moment Ava's charming yet manipulative ex-boyfriend and Ethan's ambitious, cutthroat business rival appear. The situation is further made precarious by adding intrigue and conflict to an already delicate situation. This novel covers the modern relationship intricacies, including family pressures, societal expectations, and struggles in balancing personal desire with professional ambitions. It's a self-discovery story, vulnerable, and those surprising ways love finds us when we try hardest to avoid it. Get ready for a whirlwind romance that is full of wisecracks, heartwarming moments, and undeniable chemistry between two people who are determined to take their lives into their own hands-even if that means muddling through a minefield of artfully construed lies and unexpected truths. Get ready to root for Ava and Ethan as they go on a journey of self-discovery.unexpected romance, and the hilarious chaos that ensues when a well-intentioned plan goes spectacularly awry.

I have 90 days to make Sebastian Cornelius fall in love with me! The only man who can save me from this godforsaken group of people I call my family! And change my fate from being dragged off as a bride to a man old enough to be my grandfather! The only problem with this plan is. It would be better to pray for pigs to fly than to win over Sebastian Cornelius! The heartless, ruthless, and extremely stone-cold tyrant! Luckily, I, Lyla Whitemore have a card to play. The heavens are on my side after waking up ninety days before the day I die and I found out a piece of information that is my golden ticket to turn the tables and escape my cursed fate. With this card, I might even be able to make pigs fly! I discovered that I looked exactly like Sebastian’s dead ex-girlfriend. The only girl he ever loved was my doppelgänger and I’m gonna leverage this straw to not only survive but bring Whitemore's house to ruins! I only hope that the love he had for his dead ex was strong enough because I’m about to bet my entire life on that imaginary strength! “There is a possibility that I might die from this but that doesn’t matter, as long as there’s a 0.1% chance of survival, I’m willing to take the risk. I will do anything to win Sabastian’s favor! I meant it when I said I’m betting everything on you, Sabastian Cornelius, and that includes my life!” - Lyla Whitemore. Join Lyla in this heck of a ride to seek revenge. This is Lyla’s story and you are welcome to the life of a decorative daughter! Disclaimer: Book cover isn’t mine, credit goes to google.

"Let's make a bet, shall we?" It all started with a bet. Even though Jack was chosen to climb the tower, he didn't choose to do it due to his family issues. Jack decided to remain 'outside' and help out his family while his older brother decided to climb the tower. Though he felt a sense of betrayal, Jack endured it all. He worked long hours and took multiple part-time jobs, hoping that everything would work out eventually. But instead everything went spiraling down. In a last-ditch effort, Jack decided to take a huge gamble. A bet. --- Author Note: New Author here. Hope you guys enjoy. Beginning is a bit long but hope you guys stick around.

After his village was raided by the armies of the rising Hirosham empire, Aefrine, an isolated teenager boy ,with no knowledge of the outside world ,travels to find the Keys of Fate in order to break his curse. Despite making suspicious allies along the way, he is confronted by assassins , monsters , rivals and the political struggle in the region. Yet, his greatest enemy will always be his values , his regrets and his empathy. However, in a conflict-driven world, he will soon realise that this world is much darker that he thought. Will he be able to keep his morals or will the world force him to adapt?

Her only mistake, was loving the wrong person. She's an orphan, lost her mom at birth and dad five years later. Her aunt became her guardian and got her into modeling school, where she met Jackson. He not only became her manager, he won her heart and they got married in the space of three months against her aunt’s wish. Jackson gave her love, beauty, money... but little did she know it was only a façade. A bait to lure her and hide his arrogant and obsessive heart. Their marriage lasted four years and she endured his abuse until one night when she finally got a chance to escape. Moving into Atlanta seemed like a fresh start until she crossed paths with Jake Robbins, the handsome billionaire heir. "Make me, yours, marry me, Laura." Jake let out. "What?!" Laura opened her eyes wide, staring at the man smirking at her. Saying the most sacred words, using the most casual tone. “We are in the middle of nowhere for goodness sake!” she added “The next minute is not guaranteed, so why wait?” He shrugged. Never in a million years did she ever imagine talking about marriage with the grumpy and arrogant billionaire heir, not after the hell she went through in her traumatic former life. However, with Jake, there was something different, but what happens when her past comes to light? Find out in this story!

Summit, a 30 year old Seon Creature from the ancient clan of Poe, loves to read books. But he wouldn't expect he would transmigrate right into a book, no less at that. Oh, hey! He really likes to read, what would you feel if your betrayed by something you love absolutely then gets thrown in some hard ass trials? Oh, I would feel like.. actually I have no idea. It was a normal cloudy day in the mountains of PavoClan (means Peacock Clan,) Summit, the one who loves reading books, is transmigrated after a strange hourglass hit him right on the head, into a book that was becoming extremely fun to read (what I need) and it was peak, with so much emotion. But a dark mystery was behind it. He never read to that point, so why know it? Why get killed by a hourglass that should actually do little damage, which, yea, it's quite hard to kill Seon Creatures? That was the important part, because the secret behind it will massively affect everything he'd ever known.

[WARNING: This story has matured content.] Hatred doesn't exist because of just some simple reasons. That's what Kendall has in her heart for quite some time now. The hatred towards eight different boys that changed her life for the worse. And the only thing she has is the goal to get revenge towards these boys. Blinded by hatred without love she decided to be the cupid without a bow. Read to know the reason for her revenge and how will it go.

Alice was born into a royal family. But unfortunately, when her magic power was measured, the magic orb showed nothing. The king and queen sent her to the continent's largest and most terrifying forest to be eaten alive by monsters...

A mysterious figure awakens in a parallel world, unexpectedly finding himself in a bodyguard interview. As he adjusts to his new reality, he discovers a strange system that allows him to manipulate and leech the protagonists from various urban scenarios, ranging from Dragon Kings and Miracle Doctors to Time Travelers. In this chaotic world, some protagonists become loyal pawns under his influence, while the defiant ones are swiftly crushed. As he rises to power, balancing ruthless ambition and forbidden desires, this ambitious man becomes the one and only villain who reigns supreme over all.

Pulled into an unknown dimension where magic rules and technology is rare, Zeta is forced to confront a world that defies everything he knows. Stranded with only his damaged ship and LYRA, the AI companion who has become his only ally, he must navigate a world of powerful mages, dangerous knights, and arcane forces. As he learns to balance his futuristic tech with the untamed power of magic, Zeta embarks on a journey not only to survive—but to rise. What was once a battle for escape becomes a quest to unlock the secrets of both worlds, as new alliances form, enemies rise, and a greater cosmic threat looms on the horizon.

Dante Vitale is a teenager growing up in the harsh streets of 1990s New York, where survival is a daily struggle. Torn between protecting his younger brother Leo and escaping the criminal life his father’s debts have trapped them in, Dante finds himself fighting in underground arenas to make ends meet. But when the Italian mafia tightens its grip on his family, forcing him into dangerous jobs, Dante realizes that fighting for survival might be more literal than he ever imagined. As the stakes rise, Dante must balance school, work, and his brutal fights, all while navigating the dark world of organized crime. His fists may be powerful, but they aren’t enough to shield Leo from the growing dangers around them. The line between right and wrong blurs as Dante is dragged deeper into the mafia's world, where loyalty is everything and betrayal can cost you your life. Can Dante fight his way out of this underworld, or will the weight of two worlds crush him?

They said, young maidens sipped levender in hopes that they would be blessed a dream in which they would see their true love. But for her it was never a dream or was it? Wake up in reality live your life and change her destiny. There was no existence of her untill she lost her past self. Not everyone get a sceond chance to live...and for life, you don't have to calculate every step just hold your heart and let it be....

The story is set in a fantastical world and follows the protagonist, Ambrose, who is reincarnated as a lich and embarks on a series of adventures to solve his financial problems. Ambrose was once a legendary mage, but when the elves dramatically raised the price of the Potion of Youth, he chose to seek immortality through lichdom. However, his new existence as a lich proves far less carefree than expected. Maintaining his survival and researching necromancy plunge him into severe economic hardship. To cope, Ambrose uses his legendary abilities to craft multiple phylacteries, which significantly enhance his survivability but also drain his wealth. In the novel, Ambrose starts marketing his innovative skeletal creations. These low-cost yet highly effective constructs catch the attention of legendary undead. However, many of his clients do not request skeletons but instead assign him increasingly dangerous tasks, drawing him into greater trouble and peril. Through these challenges, Ambrose garners the interest of various powerful factions—some seeking to ally with him, others aiming to eliminate him. To secure his survival and amass wealth, he is compelled to participate in major events, gaining even greater power and fortune along the way. The novel is characterized by its logical consistency and intelligent characters. While the plot unfolds at a slower pace, each scenario is packed with tension and excitement, delivering a captivating narrative.

Being betrothed at an early age, Mandy only knew Holmer has her husband to be all her life! tables turned when she was left for another woman, will she get over him and survive the huge blow?

A deranged young boy tries to win the heart of 30-year-old Riff. He never imagined it would be impossible to make it onto his list. Despite all he's given up, he's nowhere close. Riff won't even bat an eye at him. What else can he give to get even a little acknowledgement. ______________________ It didn't change the fact, I wanted to please Riff. I wanted him to see me, to look at me differently, look at me like... like I actually mattered. What was this? I was fucked. This wasn't me. This couldn't be me. "You, boy, are a wild one, and now someone has your leash." Johnson's voice echoed in my head, taunting me. I clenched my fists, trying to push it away. No one has my leash! I screamed, the word desperate. ____________________________ #Manxboy #love #angst

A tower descends on humanity. For some, this is the end. For others, the tower is an opportunity. A team of strong humans sets on a journey to climb the tower. When the tower is finally defeated, the team is given a choice: Reset the tower and become gods who serve as administrators, or go back in time and have the tower leave Earth forever. Stella and Han want to reset the time, but the rest of the team has other ideas. Han tries to block the other members' path, but they end up throwing him and Stella over the tower's edge. When Stella and Han wake up, they find themselves unable to die and trapped in a strange dimension with hordes of demons. They vow to return and take revenge there while freeing the earth from the tower. This is a tower story, but it will be filled with twists and turns that will keep you on your toes. Follow along as Stella and Han attempt to climb out of Hell. If you are the owner of the artwork displayed on the cover and wish for it to be taken down, let me know and I will do so.

I lost control of my life and gave my daughter a life she did not deserve. I regret every day. But this time, everything will be different. I vow to be everything beyond a good father with my second chance. She wants to be an idol? Then I will make her a superstar who shall go down in the annals of history. *** WSA 2024 Entry! Show your support if you enjoyed!

One day during January 2023, a chest named "Pandora's Box" was opened, causing Yokai, Oni, Mythical Beast, and more to be brought out into the world, and that's where Kaden, a 15-17 highschooler who opened the chest, and Glutton, A monster who was wrongfully trapped in pandora's box, plan to stop them and to bring the world back to normal!

*RATED 18+ FOR LANGUAGE AND SMUT* Amaranth's whole purpose in life was to be sacrificed to a god to ensure her kingdom's prosper. What happens when she is given to the wrong God, and slowly begins to tap into a power of her own? The way to reach her divinity is to allow Avlan to touch her, and then she'll be able to carry his children, but his brother Perthius thinks she can be something else entirely---something more dangerous. A battle wages between the two brothers for Amaranth and her power ...and her body.

COUNT OF SILTHS MANOR FOUND DEAD! Alexus Smith checks newspapers daily in wait because he knows one day, that will be headlines and frankly no one will be surprised. Count Alexus: Specialist murder fiend, and sorcerer it's not common to have him around but it's less common to have such a situation as magic deaths in a realm with the third lowest magic use. Yet magic and murder cases had been on the rise and Alexus had his hands full, working with a suspicious, foxy investigator isn't helping either. In attempt to balance out the crime wheel again and to have a night off finally, he dives deeper into a hole of mysteries and devious plans. Alexus believes that his death might be the least for worry when he's findings start haunting and revealing secrets that run deep into the human realm, and questions the truth of human existence

Connor McDonald delivered food as his part-time job. One day, he had to deliver food to a hotel infamous for being a sex hotel. When the room door opened, he couldn't believe his eyes. His girlfriend was half-naked, cuddling with a rich kid from their class. "Well, now that you've found out, I guess it's time that you know," the rich kid scoffed. "Your girlfriend is dating me now. "Connor, give up on me. You're an orphan and have no money. Even if you deliver food for the rest of your life, there's no way you can compete with him. You are not good enough for me. Let's break up," his girlfriend said. Connor was utterly dumbfounded, wondering why God would inhibit poor people from being in a normal relationship. Just as he was wallowing in pain, his phone suddenly rang. He received an interesting text message. [You have received 1,000,000,000.00 dollars in your account.] "What the hell?" Connor exclaimed. "Who the heck just transferred 1 billion dollars to me?"

In life, there are some many dimensions, some are good and some are.. the opposite But it's like a game, someone must get hurt so make sure it's not you

The best way to improve is to try but there is always other people who find it easy doing what you are finding difficult and impossible to do. Follow our genius but somewhat dumb protagonist as he does some impossible tasks while seemingly not aware of it .