Singing Competitions In South Africa

Forged for vengeance, Annabelle was stripped of the one thing that made her human—her heart. Molded into the perfect assassin, she is given a simple mission: infiltrate Ravenswood High, uncover secrets about a powerful family, and ensure their destruction. It should have been an easy task... or so she thought. But when a series of brutal murders shakes the school, Annabelle becomes the prime suspect. Sure, she's a killer, but these deaths aren’t her doing. Someone is pulling the strings, setting her up for a crime she didn’t commit. Framed and on the run, her only chance of survival lies with the most feared bully in school—the very person she was sent to kill. As the body count rises and buried secrets claw their way to the surface, Annabelle is faced with a choice she was never meant to make: surrender to her enemies… or to the one thing she was created to never feel. *Love.*

"O novo livro 'Repreendida como a Estrela da Morte, Todos os Grandes Nomes da Capital Correm para me Mimarem' está disponível agora!" Também conhecido como "Era Renascida: Enriquecendo com o Sistema de Check-In." [Uma protagonista feminina poderosa físicamente vs. um protagonista masculino vingativo, sarcástico e elegante] Após uma explosão em laboratório, Lin Tang retorna àquela era empobrecida e fica vinculada a um sistema de check-in. Antes que ela tenha tempo de reivindicar o pacote de boas-vindas para novatos, seu noivo, exalando confiança, vem para romper o noivado. A razão sendo, ele está prestes a conseguir um emprego estável. Lin Tang olha para o homem comum, porém autoconfiante, entreabriu seus lábios vermelhos e disse, "...rompa!" Menos de um mês depois, seu ex-noivo foi demitido por alguma razão. Lin Tang passeou pelo condado e se tornou a oficial executiva da Estação de Radiodifusão na Fábrica Têxtil. OS interno do ex-noivo: É tarde demais para reconciliar agora? - Aqueles tempos eram difíceis! Apesar de ser valorizada por seus três irmãos mais velhos e pais, tudo, desde comida até tecido e até sabonete, exigia cupons... Até viver de maneira frugal não conseguia aliviar a condição miserável. Olhando para a pasta preta na tigela, Lin Tang ficou em silêncio, “......” Graças a Deus, ela tinha um sistema! Precisa de alguma coisa? É só fazer o check-in para obtê-lo. - Muitos anos depois. Um homem bonito olhou para sua delicada esposa de tez clara, conseguindo manter o rosto sério enquanto dizia, “Ouvi dizer que você pode nocautear um javali com apenas dois socos?” Os olhos de Lin Tang brilharam, seus dedos exercendo delicadamente força, e o Jarro de Esmalte em sua mão deformou. Ela respondeu de maneira séria, “Bobagem! Não acredite nesses boatos. Somos pessoas civilizadas e não podemos ser tão bárbaros!”

A good to-read master for self development

love and mors

At Western Star University, Soren Mitaka, a gifted but unmotivated psychology student, conceals his intelligence to avoid attention. Despite excelling on the entrance exam, he lacks a sense of purpose. This changes when he encounters Raine Fukuyo, a mysterious girl with exceptional abilities facing a similar struggle in finding direction. Their shared intellect and unspoken competition foster a connection that leads to a transformative journey. Through their pursuit of self-discovery, Soren and Raine uncover meaning, companionship, and a renewed sense of hope.

Aria Vijay is a force to be reckoned with—a sharp, ambitious woman who built her career from the ground up. When the enigmatic and dangerously charming Kabir Oberoi, a man known for getting what he wants, sets his sights on a business collaboration with her, she expects nothing more than another high-stakes deal. But from the moment they meet at his luxurious resort, Veda Islands, the air between them crackles with an undeniable tension. As professional boundaries blur and temptation takes hold, Aria finds herself drawn into a game of power, desire, and secrets. Will she play it safe, or will she surrender to the fire Kabir ignites within her?

"Either you love me or you hate me. It doesn't matter because you will end up with me. You would always end up with me, Maximus D'Arco." She plastered a wicked smile as she responded his cold, hard stare that she knew he was trying not to strangle her. He wouldn't because he was such a gentleman not to hurt her physically. But emotionally? Well...that was a whole other matter. ------------- Aurora Fontalva, an arrogant heiress of the Stellare Creations. She had everything in life, except the heart of a certain man. She only wants Max. He's her childhood crush and turned first love when they grew up. But how can she make him love her if he has someone else already? A girlfriend he loves. But that doesn’t matter, for she’s willing to do everything to have him. Maximus D’Arco. One of the EcoSource princes. He’s almost the perfect son and has a princely personality. Except that he had a secret girlfriend hidden from everyone. When Aurora found out, everything turned upside down. The woman even blackmailed him to marry her or his girlfriend would suffer. She wanted him to love her. Why would he fall for someone who doesn’t even care what he wants, let alone about his feelings? Only his girlfriend does. Is there really a thin line between love and hate? What if the thread breaks? --------------- AN: This novel isn't your typical romance. It tackles twisted love and lust. There could be sensitive cases. You've been warned. And lastly, sexy scenes.

Love in Reprise Seol Yoon-ah was once a girl who knew heartbreak too well. Humiliated and broken after a cruel rejection in high school, she nearly lost her life in a freak accident. That trauma inducing and humiliating moment changed everything. She disappeared from the school halls, leaving behind whispers and rumors to forget her horrible past. After years of homeschooling, she went abroad, securing a prestigious business degree at Oxford, shaping herself into the poised, refined woman she is today. Now back in Korea, she refuses to be just another heiress living off her family's wealth. Determined to succeed on her own terms, she joins Galaxy Corporation as a secretary. But from the moment she steps into the company, her enigmatic CEO, Kim Tan, watches her too closely. He’s cold, sharp, and impossible to read—but beneath that unreadable gaze, there’s something else. Something unsettlingly familiar. What Yoon-ah doesn’t know is that Kim Tan remembers everything—even the past life she’s long forgotten. He knows who she was, who she is, and most importantly, who she was meant to be to him. As workplace tension gives way to an undeniable pull, Yoon-ah is left wondering—why does he know so much about her? Why does it feel like their story started long before this lifetime? And why, no matter how hard she tries to resist, does she always find herself drawn to him? A gripping office romance where fate refuses to let go, love demands to be remembered, and second chances aren’t always what they seem. -- setting in Korea. Slow burn romance.

Can power kill? Can it be bought, like the most expensive sex toy, making it an inseparable companion? Can one be driven mad by it, lose oneself in this elusive desire that is born anew each time, only to return with even greater power? As Alexander, the protagonist of this story, used to say: 'Power is the heroin of the mind, love is the dealer of hearts'. It's a drug that sucks you in to the brim, changing your perception of reality, satisfying your thirst but leaving you hungry for more. You'll feel that ache, that emptiness, which only intensifies, leading to another dose. Once the darkest desires are in play, there is no going back. Life becomes an obsession. Every decision in this world is a choice between light and darkness. Death is just the moment when the light goes out and the rest turns into one endless darkness. And in that darkness - those who once were something more - wander. But can you escape what is already inside you? How far will you go to get what you want? How much are you willing to sacrifice to take control? This erotic thriller will transport you to the world of New York's elite, where nothing is what it seems. Where everything is for sale and prices have no boundaries - money, sex, power and, above all, lies. In the heart of New York, there are dark secrets that the most powerful are prepared to hide behind a facade of luxury. Where betrayal is the daily bread and everyone has something to hide, there is no room for honesty. In this world, law is just an illusion and morality is a relic of the past. Discover how far corruption reaches, how great the influence of evil is and how addictive it can be when only real power is at stake. The power to destroy everything that stands in its way, the power that pulls all the strings.

What is the meaning of life? other than to walk? this personal message emphasises the purpose and worth of questions, why should you ask?

She’s been hidden away her entire life, unaware of the dangerous power within her. He’s a young king, bound by a prophecy, and drawn to a mysterious woman who could either save or destroy him. When fate forces them into an arranged marriage, she finds herself at the heart of a kingdom’s deepest secrets. As her past resurfaces and her powers awaken, she must navigate a world of love, betrayal, and untold danger, while the king grapples with the truth of their connection. Together, they must confront their intertwined destinies—but will it lead to salvation or destruction?

Artie had lived her whole life feeling like a joke. Whether it came to her full name, her parents ‘abandoning’ her and her next door neighbours taking her in, or finding out that her lover was part of a cult and was cheating on her. Said lover then stabbed her. It felt like she just couldn’t catch a break. So when she found herself in a puddle of her own blood, staring up at a fake painted sky, she could only find humour in the situation, and prayed that the next life was kinder. Only she woke up. In the same body, with the same stab wound, only in a world full of magic, swords, and a dead King Arthur? Yup. The round table existed, the knights existed, and so did everyone of legend that she’d heard about as a child. Only it was the beginning of their tales. Nothing had happened yet, except the formation of Camelot, the crowning of the King, and then the sudden death of the King of Legend, King Arthur Pendragon. She would have thought this was another cruel joke if everyone wasn’t wandering around in mourning clothes. If this was a practical joke, it wasn’t a very funny one. Artie was tired. She’d already spent almost a decade working as a police officer, and then a detective, so she felt like she had earned her peace. Especially after all the shit she’d been put through, but someone had different plans. And Artie’s life wasn’t quite done yet. In fact, it seemed like in the eyes of the creatures of this world, this was where she was always meant to be. The time she spent getting her ass handed to her in the other dimension? Just a warm up. And now she was expected to just…go along with what everyone else wanted her to do? Including magical beings who were responsible for taking her from one dimension to another. Artie felt like she was in over her head, even if there were several concerned, attractive knights around her. She wasn’t sure if she was going to run away from all the new responsibilities, or embrace them. She wasn’t a rule breaker by nature, but maybe now was the time to change?

The first day of school doesn't go as planned. Nikko is late and he's literally running to school. He's so nervous, and the random guy that laughed at him while rushing through a crossroad, didn't add up to his mood.... *I am not an owner of the cover photo*

‘Could he learn to love me? Without fear? Without hesitation? To love me with my flaws, as they are many and to wake up every morning and choose me.’ Edward Coleman never questioned himself. Never questioned the successful billionaire he had become or the womanizer he was so famously known for. Yet after his heart is broken by a woman, he realized he could never truly have. He reaches an all time low and thought he would never be able to move on. Or so he thought. Soon he meets Vasili Chernyshevsky; a Russian man with a sharp mouth and witty comments. Their friendship is unconventional and chaotic, but for both it seemed to save them from despair. So what happens when Edward starts questioning himself in more ways than one? When his new best friend seems to derail his life in more ways than he had suspected. *** Book 2 'Ethan In Love' out now!!!

Após a catástrofe global que levou milhões à morte, a elite da humanidade—composta pelos mais ricos, poderosos e devotos—fugiu para um planeta distante na chamada Operação Frigga, buscando reerguer a civilização. No entanto, ao encontrar a enigmática raça dos Canard, a tentativa de colonização falha, forçando-os a retornar à Terra dois anos depois. O mundo que deixaram para trás não é mais o mesmo. Milênios se passaram em sua ausência, e a Terra agora pertence aos povos indígenas, que reconstruíram suas sociedades em harmonia com a natureza. Mas os recém-chegados não vieram como visitantes—eles querem retomar seu "lugar de direito", usando os Canardianos como escravos para restaurar sua glória perdida. Agora, em meio a ruínas de uma civilização esquecida e fronteiras marcadas pelo sangue, o conflito entre aqueles que buscam o domínio e aqueles que lutam por liberdade se torna inevitável. A verdadeira batalha pelo futuro da Terra está prestes a começar.

Johan thought he knew monotony—long hours at work, nights spent solo gaming. But when he's summoned to Eosdadalon, a world of magic, his friends are hailed as the Heroes of Prophecy, while Johan is cast aside, deemed unworthy. Stumbling upon the mysterious Sanity System, a power unlike anything the heroes possess, Johan's path veers into the unknown. Meanwhile, the Penumbra—a pitch-black fog consuming everything in its path—creeps across the land, threatening to engulf the world. Outside the prophecy, with no place in its story, Johan must carve out his own path, unlocking the full potential of the Sanity System to help save a world that may never accept him. His journey is no longer about being a hero but about survival. ------------------------------------------------------------------ I'm currently updating In-Sanity System weekly with multiple chapters, but if this story gains more traction, I'll happily update more. Your support makes all the difference—so please don't forget to leave comments and reviews, give power stones, and let me know what you think! Every bit of feedback helps this story grow!

The sudden disappearance of bank manager at a bank is reported. The police soon uncover that the young bank manager was stealing mutual funds from the business bank account; acquiring millions of dollars illegally. Now the bank and authorities are after him for justice; will Jack get away in time, or will the authorities catch him??

Lyra is one of the most powerful witches on earth, despite her young age. She's about to become one of the five heads of the dark council, the most powerful force in the supernatural underworld. Those she thought of as friends, had other ideas. They trick her and try to destroy her as they come together in an effort to steal her power. Not expecting the ones she called friends and even sisters to turn on her, she falters. She hesitates to kill them, and they use that to their advantage. In a last-ditch effort to save herself, she sends out a powerful blast. Unfortunately, her magic creates the unthinkable. She suddenly finds herself in another world, in another time. People here don't have magic; they have something called cultivation. Can she find a way back? Will she survive long enough to make it back!? And why does she have an annoying dark man, following her around, demanding she is his!? And what is he hiding?

Adam, a kind, sweet and down to earth boy whose only priority in life is to make his mother happy and proud of him meets Siri, a mute girl who changes his whole perspective of life and teaches him to follow his dreams. love happens when they least expect it and these two go on a journey of self discovery. ****** This story has a Nigerian setting unlike my other novel. foreign words are being translated in italics. Thanks for giving my book a chance. ❤️Emilyanna.

Being a child to two different families the Siyambonga's of South Africa and the Akerejogbon's of Nigeria put Tayo's relationship in dilemma as to who to marry and where to live. What will Tayo do to bring peace into the family?

Based in a future after a Second World War

Betrayed and shattered by the man she trusted most, Abigail is left with nothing but a burning desire for revenge. As she plots her comeback, fate leads her to a mysterious stranger—the world’s most adored yet enigmatic singer, famously known as the Masked Singer. Disguised as a humble cook, he’s hiding from his fame and haunted by a past that no one knows. Captivated by Abigail’s fierce spirit, he steps in, guiding her transformation from heartbreak to Hollywood’s rising star, helping her climb to heights she never dreamed possible. But as their alliance deepens into an undeniable romance, dark secrets linger between them, threatening to unravel everything. What will Abigail do when she uncovers the heartbreaking truth behind the man who helped her reclaim her life? In a world fueled by fame, deception, and hidden scars, can love survive once the masks come off?

Title: The Unstoppable General: Rise of the Nanyang Empire Synopsis: Modern-day military prodigy, Tang Xiaoming, finds himself transported to an alternate 1949 on the planet Lanxing. Reborn as the son of the "Southwestern King" of the Great Xia nation, he awakens with a powerful War God System at his fingertips. When crisis strikes, he takes command of the 100,000-strong Southwestern Army and leads a sweeping campaign across the southern continent, uniting the fractured lands under the banner of Great Xia. With unmatched strategy and unyielding resolve, Tang Xiaoming establishes the mighty Nanyang Empire. But his ambitions don’t stop there. When the Great Eagle Nation threatens the world, he steps onto the global stage, achieving an unbroken streak of victories in the War Against the Eagle. As alliances shift and old powers crumble, Tang Xiaoming rallies neighboring nations to ignite the S3 Season—a global conflict that reshapes the world order. From the battlefields of Southeast Asia to the heartlands of Europe, the Nanyang Empire rises as a dominant force, commanding the five continents and four oceans. This is the story of a man who defies fate, a general who rewrites history, and an empire that reshapes the world.

Casey terjebak di sebuah game perempuan yang dikenal sebagai otome game. Game tersebut adalah game bergenre dating simulation yang menceritakan 4 pria dengan tipe berbeda. mulai dari tipe dingin, manja, humoris dan juga charming. Keempat pria tersebut terlihat sempurna jika dilihat sekilas, padahal masing-masing memiliki latar belakang yang kelam. Casey masuk ke dalam dunia tersebut sebagai Gwen Valerian sang heroine utama yang akan menjadi seorang pelayan di mansion kediaman mereka. Untuk kembali ke dunia aslinya, ia harus memilih rute yang tepat di dalam game berjudul A Mirror Family. Apakah Casey bisa melaluinya dan kembali ke dunia asli ataukah ia terlalu nyaman di sana karena dikelilingi pria-pria tampan dengan berbagai tipe menawan?

Casey is trapped in a girls' game known as an otome game. The game is a dating simulation game that tells the story of four men with different types. Starting from the cold type, spoiled, humorous and also charming, At first glance, all four men look perfect, even though each of them has a dark background. Casey enters the world as Gwen Valerian, the main heroine who will become a maid in their mansion. To return to the real world, she must choose the right route in a game called "A Mirror Family." Will Casey be able to get through it and return to the real world, or is she too comfortable there because she is surrounded by handsome men with all kinds of charm?

"You and I need to declare to them that we are dating." "Neither stingy love nor false feelings tell of the inner beauty of a person. Only purity in the soul, to which people's gaze is subject, is worthy to cause amazement about the fullness of the person in whom that trait is placed." "Do you know what that made me realize?" Ryo said surreptitiously, and slowly turned around. "People need care," he added slowly, with a confident tone. "Why does one's happiness not return with a coin…? Why should I endure it for more than a decade? Did I do something wrong?" she said quietly, leaning on her knees. It was the cycle of her life. *** Tokyo, 2022. During puberty, adolescents encounter a tremendous amount of emotional outbursts. Relationships and love, commitment and peacefulness become important in their lives. These factors give them a sense of carefree adolescence. But Ryou Hayashi doesn't see it that way. Having had difficulties in dealing with socialization since childhood, he suddenly and unwillingly moves to Tokyo from his hometown. Taking nothing from home with him, his life begins to change under the patronage of new acquaintances. Whether his outlook on life will change with the new city, or whether he will wallow in loneliness, never having felt the touch of teenage life, is up to him to decide when he meets four other high school students. It is a story about new acquaintances of completely different Japanese students in their final year of high school. By chance, their views cross each other, but neither of them knows until the end where their acquaintance will lead. It is a story of friendship, animosity, love, and colors. It is a story about community. Tokyo, the city of dreams. This city fulfills the dreams of workaholics and casts the lazy into exile, relaxes and never stops tiring, brings happiness to some and takes it away from others. From this beautiful city, covered by a veil of blinding lights, their story filled with dramatic challenges and tragedies begins. The story of a group of teenagers, who are unaware of their affections. The plot takes the reader straight to the eastern country, where the sun begins to rise first. Being wrapped in sakura petals, the roads lead to the prudence of a nature unseen anywhere before. A country with mind-boggling virtues in culture and tradition tells the story of ordinary schoolchildren, suggesting a life around endless youthful unrest and human outlook. Modern Japan (Nihon) introduces people who are able to live simultaneously under difficult but beautiful living conditions. This country teaches residents to love.

A story of a boy on his dream to become a football player. He was very weak in football, but then he had high hopes to get selected for school team and then to the pros. Come along with the journey of Ken on his way to become the best of the best.