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For the past three years, Ariana Ari Harlow has given her all to her husband. The two of them got married because her sister chose to run away on the night of the wedding, as she believed the rumours that the Nelson Corporation was bankrupt. Ari loved Noah since she was sixteen, she thought it was her dream come true. However, she did not know that her sister had dug a trap for her, and it was not the beginning of her new life, rather it was her new hell. She was forced to give up her training as a doctor because the respectful Mrs Nelson could not have her hands covered in blood. Ari agreed. For the sake of Noah, she became a perfect wife who took care of her in-laws and husband. However, what waited for her was nothing but insults, her husband was ashamed of her and her mother-in-law believed that her sister, Ariel was well-matched for her son. However, Ari persisted. She thought that she would warm the heart of her husband one day. But she caught him kissing her sister! Heartbroken, Ariana decided to divorce her husband, but she somehow found herself entangled with Nicolai. The enemy and rival of her husband. They were not meant to be together. But Nicolai doesn’t seem to care about the odds stacked against them. In fact, he was determined to break into Ari’s life and set everything on fire. In his drunken stupor, he once held her by her throat against the wall of a dingy pub, “You can deny it all you want princess, but you want me.” His eyes raked over her heaving chest and his eyes darkened, the red appearing unhinged, possessive as if he wanted to wrench her soul out of her body and embed it in his own. “Bet if I take a peek, you will be dripping wet for me.” Heat flared up Ariana's cheeks as she snarled, “Shut up.” “Make me,” said Nicolai as he smashed his lips on hers. His kisses burned into her soul, and his warmth seared her skin every time they touched. She thought that her biggest mistake was getting entangled with Nicolai. However, Ari soon realised the hard way, Literally, being wanted by such a beautiful nightmare was much worse than a mistake. And things turn complicated when her husband finds the truth about everything. “Shoot me in the heart, Ari,” said Noah as he brought the gun's nozzle where his heart lay. “Because a life without you is one that I don't want, so either kill me or come back. I beg of you.” Now that Nicolai had given her a choice, would Ari fall in love with him and jump into a life of nothing but danger? Or would she go back to her husband, Noah, whom she loved ever since she was sixteen? And would Ariana avoid the danger that lurks in the dark, waiting for her to make a mistake and lose everything dear to her? Would she find the key to all the secrets that tied her to Noah and Nicolai as well as her twisted fate? ******* Excerpt: “It's all about money, isn’t it? Take it and get lost,” He shouted while throwing the black card at Ariana’s face. Ariana couldn’t believe her ears when she heard her husband or her future ex-husband humiliate her like this. Three years. Ariana Harlow gave Noah Nelson, three years and yet when she caught him kissing her elder sister, Ariel—— this was what he said to her. “I am going to divorce you,” Ari declared and left. She left penniless but Ari stumbled into Nicolai. The enemy and rival of her husband, the Mafia prince of the Lonest City, a notorious bastard known for his violent tendencies. The ill-fated meeting placed her in Nicolai’s path, and just like that he set his eyes on her. The first time they met, Nicolai asked her to invite him to dinner. The second time, when they met, he handed her a million dollars. The third time when they met, he declared, “You will look good in my arms, what do you say princess?” ********

Reeling from the shame, anger, embarrassment of his break up with the love of his life publicly, Kieran White had gotten involved with a common waitress at the pub he visited. They had hit it off and soon had a one night stand that led to them signing a contract marriage of five years so Kieran could head his family's business. What Edwina Hall had thought was a dream come true soon came shattering with a reality so blindly forced into her face when her husband asked her to sign the divorce papers he presented to her. Devastated, she had signed the papers and had left her cold-hearted ex-husband alone only to realize that she was pregnant with his son. Five years later, the duo crossed part in the most unlikely places and this time, the tables had turned as Kieran would do anything to get Edwina to notice him and most importantly, be with him again. Would Edwina continue to feign indifference to the man who had her heart and the father of her son or would she ignore him and move on with someone else?

On doomsday, Tang Yu unexpectedly got the Lord of the End System, he remained very calm. Lack of experts? I will construct a pub so I can make ten draws in a row; 　　 Lack of food? I can’t be too cheap with the large pack full of food supplies sent from the market; Lack of safety? Arrow Tower, Mage Tower Artillery and all kinds of automatic defence buildings. Having many isn’t too many; Lack of equipment? Workshop production must produce high-quality items. Sir, would you like one? We are having a 20% discount special at nine! …………　 In short, this is a story of Great Lord Tang building up his territory, attacking some monsters, and ripping off…… Cough, making some money at the same time. Author: Bimo Zhi Jian Translator: System Translation . Com Pat reon: Pat re on . co m/System Translation

Maeve Brooklyn, a 17-year-old heiress, lives a life of luxury, but her wealth can't buy her the one thing she craves - love. Having given up on her family's affection, she finds herself drawn to her uncle, the black sheep of the family, who exudes a mysterious and dangerous aura. On her 16th birthday, she makes a bold move, asking him to kiss her, and though he's taken aback, he humors her. But this innocent gesture sparks a forbidden attraction that will change everything. As Maeve's obsession grows, she entangles herself in her uncle's world, one of casinos, secrets, and seduction. He, a powerful and charismatic figure, is torn between his loyalty to his family and his desire for his rebellious niece. When she appears at his pub with another man, he's shocked, but Maeve's confident smile hints at a deeper game. Thus begins a dangerous dance of love, power, and family secrets that will push them both to the edge

What would you do if given a chance to travel worlds? Shopping at Andromeda Galaxy? Drinking in a Dwarven pub? or have a date on top of Yggdrasil? Let's follow the young traveler as he traverse worlds and be the top (smuggler) .. I mean merchant in the universe. Note: I'm a big fan of The Magicians (TV and books) and Jumper series (Books) so I decided to give this novel's main character the, I think one of the most coolest ability ever.

"Care for a run in my bed? I will make you the queen of my heart" Such cheeky words but everyone knows Alpha Frederick was a smooth talker. She raised her head and smiled at him. That was how they started. From the pub to his bed, of course. "I will make you forget all about your sorrows", Kiara whispered seductively in his ears before walking away. "You are so sexy and damn hot in bed. Keep making me happy and you will be my only mistress" Kiara's heart dampened at his statement. All he ever wanted her was to warm his bed whenever he wanted it. Secretly, she vowed to be not only the queen of his bed but of his empire too. She doesn't want his heart. She wants to be his Luna. Those were her words sixteen years ago and after sixteen years, she was still stuck as a mistress with her evil misdeeds everywhere. "I will never let your son be the Alpha!" She swore, filled with hatred. Filled with determination, she made plans to wipe off Rowland, the next Alpha just so she could secure the Luna position. What would happen when revenge came knocking instead?

My name is Shaytan. Just Shaytan. Every morning at five, I start my day like anyone else—cereal, eggs, or toast, followed by a meticulous brushing session where I avoid any contact with the damn bogey lurking in the mirror. I have a roommate, a werewolf. We are best friends and also classmates. After school, I work as a bartender in a nearby pub, where apart from your regular humans, other creatures also get together for a drink. Aside from these quirks, my life was relatively normal — until everything turned upside down. The peacefulness of the night seems to be over, the Fifth King is preparing for war — perhaps for world domination —, and common sense has evaporated somewhere along the way. And somehow, I got right in the middle of this glorious mess.

It is said that there are two types of Makhlukh mentioned in the Quran, one of human and the other of jinn. And it is believed that if a jinn falls in love with someone, he does not leave that person till his death! Such is the story of our Atif Salar who is a fearless person and likes adventurous things. After a long time, when he comes to India, he goes to a bungalow in Lucknow where the shadow of a beautiful Jinzadi Dil Ishqiya is present, then what is going to happen next when Dil Ishqiya will fall in love with Atif Salar and she will do everything possible to make him hers. Will she use every strength? Will Atif be able to escape from the web of his power? Or will it remain his forever? To know more, keep reading my novel __" Dil Ishqiya: Ek Jinzaadi

Lin Kecong is a quiet and depressed person. Since the age of 5, his father, Lin Daqiang have lost his business and become a gambler and a drunkard. He become violence and start beating up Kecong. On Kecong 6 years old birthday, Kecong and his mum Li Xuefen was celebrating his birthday. At 10pm, a drunk Daqiang pulled Kecong out of his room and locked him inside the dark store room of their farm. Xuefen kept knocking on the door to ask him to stop beating their son. But Daqiang tied up Kecong and kept using his belt to whip him hardly. After whipping he spray water on him and leave him inside the darkroom with all the rats and cockroaches. The next morning, his mother quickly sent him to the nearest hospital. Xuefen worried of his health, she bring Kecong and leave the farm and leave her hubby. Xuefen went to Shanghai city to work as a bar hostess to bring up Kecong. Kecong did not know what she work as. 13 years old, Kecong successfully got into Shanghai High school. Everyone in the school despair him as his school uniform is also dirty and torn. 13 years old Kecong have been working in MacDonalds after school hours to help his mother to pay the house rental. 14 years old that year, Daqiang found him and beat him up badly. The next day he fainted in the art classroom due to fever cos of his leg and back injuries. His teacher, Chen Ming and his senior, Wang Jia Hao sent him to the hospital. His mother known of his injuries and found out that the injuries were caused by Daqiang, she took a knife and look for him. Kecong rushed over to look for his mother but instead he saw his mother got killed by his father. Daqiang got caught and went into prison for 10 years. Due to the incident, Kecong went into depression and start talking to himself. In the school he cried everyday. Jia Hao and Chen Ming kept looking after him. A month later after hearing his father went to jail, he took a knife in the arts classroom and cut his wrist. Out of sympathy, Jia Hao started looking after him and even brought him to his condominium to stay with him. After six months being together, the both of them fell in love with each other. Jia Hao applied for Shanghai university but his parents insisted that he go to Harvard University to study medicine. Later his mother felt strange and followed him back to the condominium and saw the both of them kissing in the room without clothes on. Out of anger, she informed his father. His father asked his men to abduct Kecong to his warehouse. They tied him and kept beating him. Jia Hao mother, Wang pei pei slapped him and said him disgusting. Kecong did not dare to answer a word. Chen Ming informed Jia Hao that Kecong was abducted by his parents. He went up to his father’s office and begged him to release Kecong. Pei pei said as long as he willing to go to Harvard they will take as this matter never happened before. Left with no choice, he accepted their request and asked them to give Kecong some money to see doctor and give him a place to stay. They agreed and release him. Without leaving a word to Kecong, Jia Hao left Shanghai to Harvard university to study. Kecong nearly lost his right leg and he went into depression again. He accepted Jia hao’s parents money as a loan and rejected their condo to stay. In the hospital he committed suicide twice. After recovery, Chen Ming took him in to stay in his house but he rejected. After finishing his secondary school, Kecong started to work. He work few jobs a day; a courier in the day, by night he went to a gay pub to work as a waiter. He rent a small old attic room to stay. He eat a box of rice or noodles for a week and biscuits for a week. 3 years later, while sending courier service to an advertising company, the manager spot his looks and offered him to act in an advertisement. The advertisement made him famous overnight. By 22, he managed to return back the money to pei pei and pay off his dad loans.

A suburban girl Zara, also trained to qualify as an Assassin, discovers that her long term boyfriend is disguised as an exceptionally modest and common man but is a Billionaire with underground legacies. At the instance of this unraveling she dumps him for fornications and betrayal. leaving the boy and her car at total disposal. On this uneventful rainy night she runs erratically for miles and miles, losing herself at the thought of never finding love again. And so, she finds herself in a somewhat parallel plane, that which 'contained' a Pub called Pit Stop, with catchy yet stand off-ish appearences. While she seeks temporary shelter inside unprecedented sticky situations, her story takes a sudden turn when she meets another boy called Josh Wood (with his soul ID intact) who was rather keen on giving her a helping hand... Later revealed he was from another Hyper-Utopian Cyber world even though a little out of place and disoriented.

Amber is a simple and sweet girl. She is leading a simple life with her single mother. Her only aim in life is to get a decent job and take good care of her mother. One day she met a man in a pub where she worked and her life changed forever.

'The world we live in is a world of essences. Everything has an essence, animals, plants, elements, concepts. And only those who can understand them, can see the world as it is.' Gen ended up losing his essence, and after trying everything and not being able to get it back, when he was just about to give up, he meets a man at a pub who after hearing his story, says to him, "Have you ever heard of Dahji? He was the emperor of the greatest empire that once existed in this world. The legends say that every year he would hold a tournament, giving the winner a wish of his choice." "But the empire doesn't exist anymore." "Who said that? Have you ever heard of a desert south of here?" "Yeah, the desert of ..." "Dahji." Gen then decides to go to the desert, and after three years living there, Gen finally leaves towards a ruin that could be the solution he was looking for. but little did he know that this ruin wasn't the end of his troubles, but the beginning of his journey. Follow Gen on his journey in this world of essences, making friends, finding unimaginable places, and dominating the essences.

# two-faced Aloof and abstinent CEO x gentle and gorgeous beauty Wen Hua was to be married off in an alliance marriage. Her partner was said to be the patriarch of a Chinese clan who was a bigshot in Europe’s financial industry. When they first met, he donned a full suit and carried himself like a dignified gentleman. Wen Hua studied him quietly. A moment later, she chuckled and said, “Interesting.” After their marriage, both of them were the model husband and wife in public, but in private, they were strangers who respected each other’s privacy. A good friend asked her why she married Xi Mo. She smiled and said, “Because he’s rich and powerful. If there was someone richer than he is, I’d have married that someone too.” Then, she looked up to see the man’s handsome face darkening under the pub’s dim lighting. Her cheeky friend said, “You’re doomed, Huahua. Looks like you’ll be kneeling for forgiveness when you get home.” Wen Hua couldn’t possibly go home. Instead, she went to her maternal home. She would go to her maternal home whenever she caused trouble, got angry, or said something wrong. President Xi had gotten used to her antics, and he would coax her nicely to come back home almost every time. By the time he arrived at Wen Manor, someone was eating oranges in the living room. Upon seeing him, she slowly finished the last piece of orange and sized him up. “Stay here and don’t move. I’ll go buy you some oranges.” Xi Mo said nothing. He didn’t get angry but patiently coaxed her to come home instead. Just when Wen Hua breathed a sigh of relief, she felt a stinging pain on her butt. “You hit me?!” The man’s gaze was dark as he said slowly, “In any case, you’ll still end up being in my hands.” She was tricked! The next day, he massaged her waist and said, “Don’t go and bother father-in-law anymore, okay?” Wen Hua’s ears turned red. How shameless!

"I do not wish for too big nor too small. Just the right to feel human and be proud of that." Priyanka Kapoor, a 20 years-old lady, faced with a hard life after her father's death, is forced to venture into the worst career she could imagine – dancing in public pubs! With a dancing competition set in place, Priyanka sets her goal of winning to save her family's situation. When an unavoidable accident happens, causing her to miss her competition, Priyanka thinks all hope is lost. But, was it? Or was there more when a dashing stranger who ruined her chances reappears with a strange proposal? Karan, the arrogantly charismatic wealthy young man with a secretively messed up family, who has no regard for the lowborn, and is the eye of every young girl, finds himself marrying a girl from the SLUMS! What could be the main reason behind his proposal? And how did she end up as a Bargained Bride? ***** Excerpt. He brought his face so close to hers, that she thought for a moment, that theirs were going to meet. What was he doing? Who told him she was going to fall for this? "Do not be stubborn, Priyanka" "What do you say about my offer?" "For my brother's health, I will marry…" "Not so fast," a wicked smile appeared on his face. He placed his lips, right before her ears and said "nothing goes for free, here. I have my terms and conditions." "I will provide you with all the money, you need in this world" the Billionaire's voice rang in her ears. "Sign a contract with three rules and save your dear family." "What are these conditions?" "Firstly, you will be a mother to my daughter. Secondly, this marriage will be built on trust, not love. You are not allowed to love another man or woman." "Lastly, you can't divorce me. This marriage is forever and ever" his lips curved into a smile. It seemed he enjoyed tormenting her. "What about…Uhm…sex? Are we going to stay from…" "I never mentioned that, sweetheart. It is not part of the contract, because at the night we are husband and wife…we will teach each other, the wildest things in the world…" *********** Disclaimer: Book cover is not mine, credit goes to the creator. chat me on Discord: Ella_dominic#9871 For now, 14 Chapters/week with the bonus chapter only on weekends.

Arya a simple girl from an orphanage with no idea of her real roots as a siren and Mar a siren hunter with a strong hate for sirens. They meet at a pub after he hears her sing and suspects she is the creature he has sworn to kill. But when she is endangered and his protective instincts arise, they form a strong bond. What will be their fate when they both find out what she truly is.

Ok so I am releasing this masterpiece because I like this web novel very much I noticed someone posted it on this site but he dropped it I am gonna Post it fully if you want you can read it on web novel pub or anywhere and Huge thanks to sir Yoshida Yoshinobu for writing this Novel I really loved it and Warning for those who don't like rape etc because it's full of those thanks ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I fell in love. Her name was Shirasaka Yukino. I could only look at her from a distance. However one day I heard that she already had a boyfriend. Even if I love her, I can’t have her. The devil sent me an invitation. I can make her mine!

Jake Ford was the most popular, charming soccer team captain of Xavier's school of business. His life is extremely comfortable, with whatever he wishes for at his feet. Enjoy his life among friends, parties, pubs, and girls. He lives in the apartment along with his cousin/ close friend, Aaron, who is quite the opposite of him. He was smart, handsome, and top in his studies. He respects and is cooperative with others, unlike him. Susan was simple, beautiful, and living with her mother after her parents got divorced when she was young. Her father was a manager in the company, married again, and had a half-sister, Evelyn. Her mother, Elina, runs a bakery in the city center and is famous for its wide variety of desserts. She helps her mother by working as a part-timer in the bakery after her studies to earn extra pocket money. Katie was Susan's neighbor and her best friend, who was one year senior to her. She is bold and fashionable. She always cares for and supports her as an elder sister. On the first day of college, Susan was proposed to by the famous guy in the college, Jake. Does Jake have feelings for Susan? Or is he just playing with her? Read to know more about it.

To a degree of losing hope, Xiao Mei Zhi, an ordinary human, decides to go to a Pub. Her plan of winning the Free Fire World Cup dissipated. She is confident that it can not be worse than what she just left behind. Her To-do-list is the only companion she has. She has no idea what kind of drink she ordered. But, with her bottoms up, something was changing inside her. She felt her skin burning up. Before she could take any action, she captured the attention of a man that has almost the same age as her based on his looks. "Bashert?" Xiao Mei Zhi froze before she passed out, not knowing that her life would deliberately change and find herself an Alpha Hero to love. Please be aware: This story is at a slow pace.

" Are you sure you want this?" He asked her, having it at the back of his mind that he wouldn't be able to pull himself away from her body if she said no. The thought alone scared him. " Yes, " her breath fanned his cheek and he dragged his eyes over to her wide eyes " I am" He watched how the vein at the side of her neck moved, loved how her eyes paid so much attention to him, loved how she breathed evenly, loved how soft her body felt under him, loved how her lips pathed slightly. It drove him on edge, turning him on without her needing to try at all. A smile crosses his lips, a smile of satisfaction and he trailed a finger down her hair line, whispering " if you wanna stop me, now's the chance, love, because once I start, I cannot stop and you're officially mine " She loved how he said that, how he marked a territory with just his words and it even turned her on. If she didn't want this she didn't know what else she'd want. She loved this man who appeared when she needed somebody most and stayed. He stayed and now she loved him more than she thought was ever possible. Kelsey is your almost nonregular stripper who worked at the Extramood Strippers club around the neighborhood. Life is hard and even tougher with an abusive drunk father fighting for his life. But when he told her to leave, she knew she'd never be able to go back. She's determined to protect her virginity at all costs but when Blaire, a notorious stripper discovered this and rats her out, she's suddenly faced with a hard time shutting all the club men out, a dilemma of what she truly wants and why she's doing what she's doing. But her life is about to change when she's offered a job that takes her to Paris, to work as a stripper for the popular Fleur Del Mansioñé. A popular house which comprised of a huge family Casino, an astonishing first class restaurant, and a classy pub, owned by the popular family, "The Mercedes". What happens when she meets the cold, handsome, drop-dead gorgeous Billionaire who discovers her 'secret' after taking her home for a nightstand. Zane Mercedes is your regular billionaire whose life is about to spin around after meeting the strangely sexy innocent woman who worked at the famous Fleur Del Mansioñé, while having to deal with a family who only sees his reckless side and are determined to put his life together.

The Life of the Prophet Muhammad (Peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) ِب ل ِب ي ِب ٱ َّر ٰـ لۡس َم ِبٱ ٱ َّر ِب ۡس ي ِب In the name of Allah, the most Beneficent, the most Merciful All Praise is due to Allah, the Lord of the Worlds, the [One Who] Sustains the Heavens and Earths, Director of all that is created, who sent the Messengers (may the peace and blessings of Allah be upon all of them) to rational beings, to guide them and explain the religious laws to them with clear proofs and undeniable arguments. I praise Him for all of His bounties. I ask Him to increase His Grace and Generosity. I bear witness that there is none worthy of worship except Allah alone, who has no partner, the One, Who Subdues, the Generous, the Forgiving. I bear witness that our leader Muhammad is His servant and Messenger, His beloved and dear one, the best of all creation. He was honoured with the Glorious Qur’an that has been an enduring miracle throughout the years. He was also sent with his guiding Sunnah that shows the way for those who seek guidance. Our leader Muhammad has been particularised with the characteristic of eloquent and pithy speech, and simplicity and ease in the religion. May the peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, the other Prophets and Messengers, all of their families and the rest of the righteous. NO Copyrights!!! This book can be printed or reproduced or utilized in any form or by any electronic, mechanical, or other means, now known or hereafter invented, including photocopying and recording, without permission from the pub- lisher for the sake of spreading the True teachings of Islam.

Batty adalah wanita yang tidak terlalu cantik dan sering dicampakkan oleh para lelaki. Namun, berkat otaknya yang cemerlang, ia berhasil menjadi seorang sekertaris di sebuah perusahaan besar. Suatu hari, setelah dicampakkan untuk ke sekian kalinya, Batty a pergi ke pub. Di sana ia bertemu dengan William, seorang pria tampan, tetapi tidak terlalu pintar. Batty mabuk berat dan William terpaksa membawanya ke apartemennya. Batty tidak mengingat apa yang terjadi padanya, ketika ia bangun tubuhnya dalam keadaan setengah telanjang. Keadaan Batty bertambah buruk, direktur baru yang sudah lama dinantikan, akhirnya datang pada waktunya yang sangat tidak tepat. Sebagai sekertaris, sudah seharusnya Batty hadir lebih awal dari pada atasan, tetapi ia malah bolos kerja karena mabuk berat. Akan tetapi siapa sangka bahwa Batty dan William adalah bawahan dan atas yang memiliki sikap saling bertolak belakang. Pertemuan pertama mereka bahkan diwarnai dengan pertengkaran yang hebat. "Aku tidak menginginkan sekertaris yang tidak pandai menjaga diri seperti dirimu. Mulai dari sekarang kau di pecat," kata William pada Batty. "Aku juga tidak sudi menjadi bawahan bos cabul seperti dirimu. Kau lelaki menjijikkan, lebih hina dari pada sampah," kata Batty lebih pedas dari pada semangkuk cabai. Bagaimana kisah mereka, akankah mereka bekerja sama dan saling memaafkan? ataukah kisah mereka berakhir seperti hujan di bulan kemarau?

In the world of Linaria, kingdoms all across the world has summoned their heroes to face the demon lord who has reawakened this time. However.... The reawakened Demon lord in question..... Is a tired office worker who is done facing troubles like explaining to his higher ups or facing brats who can only swing a stick after being drunk in a local pub. Hence....the world of Linaria became peaceful due to his retirement upon arrival. P.S. This is not a harem story, I repeat, this is not a harem story. It’s just the protagonist way of having fun in an another world after being forcefully reincarnated as a demon lord.

"But this time, his smile didn't charm me. For the first time ever, he didn't make my heart flutter. It took me four long years to realise that he wasn't the one..." Aasma, an under-confident 17-year old Delhi girl, develops an immediate infatuation for Ishaan but is left saddened when he unexpectedly withdraws his admission and leaves the college forever. While trying to adjust to her new college life, she develops a close friendship with Dheeraj only to fall in love with him. However, their relationship starts going downhill when Dheeraj’s over-loving nature starts making her feel suffocated. Not being able to take it anymore, Aasma breaks up with Dheeraj. Dheeraj, on learning about his father’s sudden death, decides to drop out of the college to take care of the family business and to be closer to his mother back in Lucknow. Aasma’s life takes a huge turn with the return of Ishaan who she instantly falls in love with. However, her life comes crashing down when Ishaan abruptly ghosts her after the first date. Her self-esteem takes another hit as she tries to seek the closure that she never got. How will Aasma rise through the ashes and rediscover herself? Read on to learn more about her journey of self-discovery.

A reincarnated warlock, a scaly monk, a strong mercenary, and an elvish mage walk into a pub that's run by a purple devil. This group of unlikely companions, who live during the Victorian era in an alternate world full of magic, end up going on an adventure they'll never forget! Read to find out what happens next! DISCLAIMER: This book contains triggering content such as self harm, suicide, abuse, drugs, and alcohol. This book also contains mature themes such as gore, sexual content, strong language, and violence. Reader discretion is advised! Credits: Book cover made by Tired Bones#8599 Mairey (pink haired woman) made by SOHBlue Balu#7172

23-year old Meridian turns her life upside down in a series of impulsive choices and daring adventures. After an earth-shattering New Year’s Eve spent with a mysterious figure at a pub, she starts to see people with sharp teeth, folk that look more beast than human, and witnesses the connection between life and the elements that goes far past her previous understanding. Who knew a random hook up could change everything? ---- Preview ---- “Look -” I start, walking closer to whisper, but keeping a close eye on its fingers so that if anything so much as twitches, I can run away safely. “Just about none of that made sense. I have no idea what you are talking about.” “Hmm,” the troll muses, and if it could move more, I wouldn’t be surprised if it would rub its moustache in thought. “You seem to be telling the truth. Youngling...who are you?” “Me?” I ask while pointing to myself. “I’m Meridian.” A cold wind suddenly sweeps under the bridge as the troll’s eyes fog over and turn completely white in color. “Meridian,” the troll’s voice sings to me and a shiver crawls down my spine. “Light and dark. Bloom and rot. Void and prominence. Life and death. Hello, creature of the night. Hello, princess of the light. Hello, clawed beast and blossoming flower. A world cleaved in two, fissures hardened by centuries. You belong to no one as much as you belong to them all.” “I…I don’t understand,” I tell my wicked hallucination. “Then you will bring death to us all.”

A hot mess with a heart... Stanley Buenaobra, Station Commander of the San Isidro Fire Station has shed his dorky, pimply, schoolboy self and became the town’s modern day superhero. Not only does he run into burning buildings for a living, he looks damn good doing it, too! As the poster-boy of his local fire department, Stan joins the Mr. Firefighter World, and slays the competition! But the competition is nothing compared to what happens at the after-party. Burnt and burnt bad... Life goes on for the ultra-competitive Mediatrix Moreno, fresh from the end of a long relationship. Trix is ready to let her hair down and blow off some steam at the local pub, where she comes face-to-face with Mr. Firefighter World himself. Little does she know that the night would change her life forever. Fate has a twisted sense of humor... Ridiculed for his looks. Bullied by the cool guys. Ignored by all the pretty girls. Especially her. Trix - stunning, sexy and smart. Stan loved her in high school, but she was the one who got away. Stan is determined to make her want him this time. Will meeting once again spark a second chance at love, or will it go down in flames?

James is a thirty-something software wiz with a drinking problem who runs away to San Francisco to escape a tragedy in his home state of Oklahoma. In front of his favorite pub one night, a teenage girl with a nasty bruise on her face asks for a cigarette. He sees her several more times and gives her food and smokes. She appears to be living on the street, running away from abuse. Late one night, the frantic teen, Amy, shows up at his China Town apartment. Having nowhere else to go, she seeks shelter and protection from her abuser, who could show up at any time. They form an unlikely and complicated friendship.

Louise had always grown up with the mentality that only the prim got the finest things of life.She wasn't the type of girl to be seen in a cheap pub or an uncensored party.Lady Marie,her mother made sure to imprint her stamp on her daughter's life. All it took was a torn wedding dress,an old mustang and a green eyed asshole for her to realize life wasn't all about fancy tea parties and climbing up the social ladder.

Amid the violence and corruption of the diseased Land of Fairytales, orphaned Rosabella Quienland fights to keep a promise. Forced to live with her abusive adopted father in the heart of Royale, Rose works tirelessly by day as a pub maiden. But by night, she becomes the Beast Hunter, finding and killing the beasts that have wreaked havoc on magical folk for years. The beasts that killed her mother. Bound by her mission and driven by revenge, Rose scours the streets with nothing but her knife and wits. As Royale falls further into turmoil, chances at catching the beasts grow slimmer. All this changes when a mysterious stranger arrives and offers Rose an escape: an extended stay away from her warlock father. Swept away to an enchanted castle with whispers and roses around every corner, she and the stranger discover new secrets about what - and who - the beasts really are. Will Rose fulfill her promise, or will love get in the way?