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when you are born with a gift of unknown but still sinking in finding your blood sister will all his false imagination come to reality of all stories of the ghouls , vampires wolves and creatures come to our resistanal city ?

*UNLEASH THE EXTRAORDINARY* "In a world where magic hides in plain sight, one family's secret will change everything. Meet the Ordinarys, seemingly ordinary humans with extraordinary abilities. But when a mysterious force threatens their existence, they must confront the darkness within themselves and the world. Join the thrilling journey as they discover hidden powers, battle ancient evils, and unravel the mysteries of their past. Will they become the heroes they were born to be, or will the shadows consume them? Beyond the Ordinarys is a heart-pumping, action-packed fantasy adventure that will keep you hooked until the very end. Get ready to: Uncover hidden worlds and magical realms Witness epic battles between good and evil Discover the secrets of the Ordinarys' past Experience the thrill of self-discovery and empowerment Join the movement. Read Beyond the Ordinarys today!

henry is a young boy trying to achieve his dreams into be a pilot like his late father as he meets willow from the outside town they had to travel from china to accident egypt to find henry's great grandfather's old lucky badge will henry and

Song Fengwan a été larguée par son fiancé, avec qui elle sortait depuis un an, et une fille illégitime est apparue de nulle part pour ruiner sa famille. Un jour, alors qu'elle est ivre, elle prétend qu'elle veut séduire l'oncle le plus redouté de son ex-fiancé, le Troisième Maître Fu. Dans un coin, quelqu'un a gloussé. "Troisième Fu, cette fille est si audacieuse. Elle a dit qu'elle veut te poursuivre ?" Les yeux de quelqu'un s'assombrissent. "Bon goût." Plus tard... Son ex-petit ami entra avec sa maîtresse enceinte dans ses bras et se vante devant elle. Une certaine personne s'est avancée et tous deux le saluent obéissamment. "Troisième Oncle." Fu Chen regarde Song Fengwan, qui est à côté de lui, et leur dit, "Appelez-la Troisième Tante." Aux yeux de tout le monde, le Troisième Maître Fu a l'air gentil à l'extérieur, mais est impitoyable à l'intérieur. Tandis que dans les yeux de Song Fengwan, c'est un vieil homme très séduisant. Tout le monde : Je ne pense pas que nous connaissions la même personne.

# 1V1 # AFEIÇÃO COM O TEMPO A madrasta de Shi Qian armou para ela e a forçou a casar com um homem em estado vegetativo. Havia três coisas boas nele. Ele era rico, bonito... e incapaz de acordar! Fu Sinian, que estava em coma por mais de três anos, acordou e descobriu que de repente tinha uma esposa. Sua pequena esposa era clara, linda e tinha pernas longas. "Se você não me ama, eu não preciso de você!" Fu Sinian disse e friamente jogou os papéis do divórcio. *** Não muito tempo depois, a famosa Shi Qian foi flagrada em uma fotografia no luxuoso carro do figurão, Fu Sinian. Fu Sinian esclareceu publicamente e disse, “A Senhorita Shi e eu somos conhecidos.” Internautas: “Vocês são apenas conhecidos? Ambos andando no mesmo carro! Estamos esperando que você nos dê um tapa na cara com suas palavras, Jovem Mestre Fu! Nove milhões de fãs estão assistindo e esperando!” Não muito tempo depois, Shi Qian, que era popular no meio, foi fotografada novamente entrando no hotel ao mesmo tempo que Fu Sinian e só saiu depois de três dias. Fu Sinian esclareceu novamente, “A Senhorita Shi e eu não temos esse tipo de relação. Não estamos namorando.” Internautas: “O Sr. Fu deve ter falhado na sua investida! Se houvesse uma garota que o Jovem Mestre Fu não pode lidar neste mundo, com certeza seria a deusa deles, Shi Qian!” Trinta milhões de fãs continuaram a comer pipoca e assistir ao drama! Mais tarde, Shi Qian, que tem duzentos milhões de fãs, teve enjoo matinal enquanto estava na Cerimônia de Premiação de Melhor Atriz! Fu Sinian caminhou lentamente até o palco e abraçou a cintura de Shi Qian e disse, "Obrigado pela preocupação de todos. A Sra. Fu está grávida do nosso segundo filho!" Todos os duzentos milhões de fãs ficaram confusos. A bela Shi Qian estava grávida de seu segundo filho? Eles estavam assistindo o drama desdobrar o tempo todo! Quando foi que eles deixaram de acompanhar?

``` Setelah putri sejati dari Keluarga Jiang jatuh sakit, dia menjadi bodoh dan bersikeras untuk menikahi Fu Jiu yang berdarah dingin, kejam, dan cacat. Ibu Jiang berkata, "Biar saja. Dia toh tak berguna. Saya hanya menyuruhnya menikah menggantikan saudara perempuanku." Ayah Jiang: "Setelah kamu menikah dengannya, ingatlah untuk meminta tuan ke-9 membantu saudara perempuanmu menemukan pernikahan yang lebih baik." Wanita pewaris palsu itu berkata, "Hiks, saya merasa sangat kasihan pada Sis, tapi… jika kamu dipukuli hingga mati oleh tuan ke-9, keluarga Fu pasti akan memberi kita banyak uang sebagai kompensasi, kan? Saya menantikannya." Jiang Li mengejek. Dia berpamitan kepada keluarganya yang penuh kepura-puraan dan membawa mas kawinnya yang sederhana ke keluarga Fu. Setelah terlahir kembali sekali, dia tahu benar bahwa Fu Jiu adalah satu-satunya orang yang memperlakukannya dengan baik. Semua orang menunggu Jiang Li dipukuli hingga mati. Akhirnya, suatu hari, dia difoto oleh para wartawan dan diposting secara online. "Ini semua salahmu! Kamu menggunakan terlalu banyak kekuatan semalam! Keluarga Jiang akan menertawakan saya lagi!" Fu Jiuxiao berkata, "Selama aku ada di sini, tak ada seorang pun yang akan berani menertawakanmu. Lagipula, saya akan membuat mereka membayar sepuluh kali lipat atas rasa sakit yang telah keluarga Jiang sebabkan padamu!" ```

After being homeschooled his entire life in his isolated farm, Alex finally makes his way to a big city where he finds out about a new VR game called Eternal Cultivation. By luck, Alex receives the Inheritance of the Alchemy God as his reward. Using that inheritance and masters that care for him, Alex begins to learn about the new world he has found himself in while pursuing both Alchemy and Cultivation to the pinnacle. Join my discord: https://discord.gg/ru3rgCKFvx

"Gu Xia, a ruthless assassin, is reincarnated into the body of Shen Jia, the foster daughter of the wealthy Shen family. Unbeknownst to the world, Shen Jia was swapped at birth with the true Shen heiress. Her life was a living hell, marked by physical abuse and emotional torment at the hands of her family members. Betrayed and deceived by those she trusted, Shen Jia's life takes a devastating turn. The cruel schemes of her loved ones ultimately lead to her tragic demise. However, fate intervenes, and Gu Xia's consciousness merges with Shen Jia's, igniting a burning desire for vengeance. With the guidance of a mysterious ally, the reborn Shen Jia embarks on a perilous journey to punish those responsible for her suffering. As she navigates the complex web of family dynamics and underworld politics, Shen Jia seeks justice and retribution for the wrongs committed against her."

What exactly is Kung Fu? Flower rack or murder technique? Is the trick brewed from the 3000 year Cold Weapon War and countless private struggles among the people a scam? The pioneer of traditional Chinese martial arts and the first person to dream of martial arts novels, this book reveals the secrets for you. Stop fighting until the point is reached. What would happen if you were invincible Forgive people wherever they are

A young science student named Jessica embarks on a perilous journey into the snowy mountains with her fellow students. Their mission is to salvage their professor’s endangered research project, which has lost funding due to some shady dealings. The project, once a beacon of hope for scientific advancement, now teeters on the brink of termination. Determined to save their professor’s work, the group sets out into the harsh, unforgiving wilderness. As they ascend the treacherous slopes, a sudden and fierce snowstorm engulfs them. The wind howls and the snow falls relentlessly, reducing visibility to almost nothing. In the chaos, Jessica becomes separated from the rest of the group. She struggles to find her way back, but the storm is too strong. The biting cold seeps through her clothes, and she can feel her strength waning. Desperation sets in as Jessica stumbles through the blizzard. Her foot catches on a hidden rock, and she falls hard, breaking her arm in the process. The pain is excruciating, and she knows she can’t continue like this. She needs to find shelter, and fast. Through sheer willpower, she drags herself to a small, icy cavern she spots nearby. Crawling inside, she hopes the storm will soon pass, but it only grows fiercer. Inside the cavern, the temperature drops even further. Jessica’s broken arm throbs with pain, and the cold begins to take its toll on her body. Her movements slow, and she can feel her body temperature plummeting. She wraps herself in her coat, but it’s not enough. The cold is relentless, and she knows she won’t last much longer. Her vision blurs, and she starts to lose consciousness. Just as she’s about to give in to the darkness, a shadow looms over her. Through her fading vision, she sees a face appear in front of her. It’s not human. The creature has white fur surrounding its head and bright blue eyes that seem to pierce through the gloom. Jessica’s heart races with a mix of fear and curiosity. The creature leans closer, and she hears it mumble a single word: “MATE!” The word echoes in her mind as she slips into unconsciousness while a huge pair of furry arms lifted her up from the could cavern floor. Could love bloom between two very different species and if so could they fight of the critics from both sides, the Yeti clan distrusting the himans and the humans only wanting to get to know the yeti for selfish reasons. only time would tell in this icey tale of unexpected love.

The Energy System allows its user to absorb energy (with some restrictions) to obtain whatever the user could want in his Immortal life. Follow Ning's journey as he travels through different worlds with different energies in a multiversal adventure. Join my discord: https://discord.gg/ru3rgCKFvx

Fiyana entered the beast world and transformed into a cute golden cat . she became a beast woman.so she accepts her fate.she start living happily in that world.In certain circom stances, she have to take some beast husbands.Now she has seven husbands and they pampered her so much.They all have different attitude and behavior. _A pretty alluring clever fox _A soft and weak young goat _A cold but kind snake _An handsome and powerful eagle _A cute and innocent panda _A great beauty of a peacock _A strong and brave wolf One thing is so common on them .That, they all are so clingy to her.

Philip Graciasta’s life is thrown into turmoil when his father, Alexander—a brilliant tech magnate with far-reaching ambitions—dies unexpectedly, leaving behind a massive fortune, a labyrinth of secrets, and a future fraught with danger. At the funeral, Philip meets the enigmatic and captivating Galatea, who has been mysteriously appointed as the trustee of his father's estate. What should have been a straightforward inheritance quickly spirals into a treacherous game of power, deception, and high-stakes corporate warfare. Determined to claim his rightful place at the helm of Andromeda Industry Group, Philip faces formidable opposition from within his own family. His powerful mother, Victoria, a real estate mogul, sees Galatea as a threat to her own ambitions. His half-sister, Lilianna, quietly manipulates events behind the scenes, serving as an informant for a shadowy organization whose true purpose remains unclear. As Philip struggles to untangle his family’s web of betrayals, he realizes that the stakes are far higher than he imagined. In his quest for control, Philip is reluctantly drawn into the larger forces at play. Dr. Max Sokraberg, a scientific visionary and Alexander’s closest friend, becomes his unlikely ally. Max holds the key to revolutionary technologies that promise to reshape the future, but these advancements also carry ethical and existential challenges. Philip soon discovers that Alexander's ultimate vision involves more than just the future of their company—it involves the future of humanity itself. The specifics of this grand plan are shrouded in mystery, but its implications ripple through everything Philip encounters. Meanwhile, Enrich Falconhyde, a former diplomat from Osgoria is thrust into a dark transformation. Once a peace-loving idealist, Enrich is consumed by grief and rage following his fiancée’s tragic death in an assassination attempt. His sorrow turns him into a warmonger, zealously supporting Osgoria’s extremist military faction. This faction seeks total domination over Alyssia, at any cost—even if it means mass civilian casualties. Enrich's descent into fanaticism mirrors the growing instability of their world as wars and social tensions rose all over the globe paralleling technological transformations. As global tensions rise and the secret organization pulls strings behind the scenes, Philip must navigate a rapidly changing landscape. Galatea, despite becoming ever more intimate with Philip, remains an enigma, concealing a secret that could shake Philip’s very understanding of reality. In a world teetering on the edge of war and technological transformation, Philip must unravel his father’s mysteries and decide whether to embrace or reject the future Alexander envisioned.

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Shen Feiwan y Fu Shiyan fueron obligados a casarse debido a una noche de imprudencia. Tres años después de su matrimonio, Shen Feiwan era tratada como un estorbo. Hasta que la antigua llama de Fu Shiyan volvió a la ciudad, Shen Feiwan anunció que ya no podía tolerar ese tipo de vida. Así que mientras Fu Shiyan estaba embelesado con su viejo amor, ella "con el corazón roto", llamó a diez modelos masculinos para unirse a ella en la bebida y la diversión. Alguien no estaba contento con esto. La acorraló y dijo: —Shen Feiwan, ¿te comportas como si yo estuviera muerto? —¿Cuál es la diferencia entre vivir como una viuda y ser una? —respondió ella. —…… —Efectivamente. ¡Deshacerse del padre para quedarse con el hijo, no es totalmente inaceptable! Después del divorcio, Shen Feiwan se centró exclusivamente en su carrera y despegó. Tenía decenas de millones de seguidores en sus transmisiones en vivo, se convirtió en la diseñadora de joyas número uno del mundo, ganó tanto dinero que se le acalambró la mano, y recibió tantos premios que empezó a temblarle las manos. En una entrevista de prensa, alguien preguntó: —He oído que tu exmarido te está persiguiendo por todo el mundo para volverte a casar contigo. —He consultado mi horóscopo —respondió ella con calma. —¿Él no es el indicado para ti? —preguntó el entrevistador. —Está afectando mi suerte financiera —soltó ella. Fans: ¡Que se vaya al infierno! Fu Shiyan: ?

Synopsis: Fu Yue suffered a hand injury and could no longer play in the competition but he never thought that the day his e-sport career ended, his life as well also came to a stop. However, the next thing he knew was that he somehow crossed into another world. Everything was fine, he no longer had a hand injury, his new family was also very nice just that... Why does he have to be an Omega?! Anyways, after some time passed Fu Yue came to accept the reality. He is a man who chases after a career, not love so Omega or whatever it means nothing to him! Filled with determination, Fu Yue decided to focus on returning to the e-sport industry. As luck has it, he found a very good pro player who shared the same mind as him in the game. Fu Yue then joined his team to become the new starting Mid Laner. Fu Yue, " Captain Wei, one more round!" Wei Chen," Mm." Some time later after getting together... Fu Yue, " Captain Wei, I-" Wei Chen, " Mm? One more round? Okay." The game in the story will be using League Of Legends (LOL), a MOBA game as a reference. This is an original novel so inevitably there will be a lot of errors. The cover is drawn by @Pineapplrr

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Blakely Arcas is a socially dense 15-year-old who hates wasting her energy on unnecessary things. "Why make the bed if I will be getting back into it later on?" "Is it really necessary to spend four years with a bunch of loud, obnoxious teens just to get a piece of paper? How about we cut the time in half? Make it two years instead. More time to sleep". When a new VR MMORPG is released, her best friends make her play it. "What do you mean I can be or do whatever I want in the game?! I want.... I want to be a Panda!" *I do not own the cover; please don't sue me. I will take it down, I swear! *

Theory follows Ji Fanling (Jì Fán Líng ), a 17-year-old girl who dies and is reborn 10 years later. She finds herself on a unfamiliar street, where she encounters a tall and handsome man, Fu should be presented (Fù Yì Chéng), who seems to be mourning. The novel explores themes of reconstruction, unrequited love, and the complexities of relationships . Seasoned with elements of fantasy and romance, it delves into the emotional struggles of the protagonist as she navigates her new life and encounterers the enigmatic and powerfulFou should be. Key Points Reincarnation: Tiffanying dies at 17 and is reborn 10 years later. Unrequited love: Tiffanyling develops feelings for Fu should be presented, who remains distant and enigmatic. Complex relationships: The novel explores the intricate dynamics between characters, involved family members and romantic entanglements. Fantasy and romance: Theory incorporates elements of fantasy and romance, adding depth and richness to the narrative. Recommendations If you enjoy stories with recovery, unrequited love, and complex placementships, “the tenth year after my death ” might be an engaging read for you. The novel’s blend of fantasy and romance adds a unique twist to the narrative, making it stand out from other works in the same genre. Resurrection from the dead, dull Bai Yueguang x Ji Fanling, who had been widowed for ten years and had unrequited love, died at the age of seventeen. When she opened her eyes again, she was in an unfamiliar narrow street. It was raining heavily, and a Maybach was parked at the end of the street. A tall and elegant man got out of the car. He was noble and indifferent. He was wearing a black suit and holding a black umbrella, as if he was expressing condolences. His deep gaze stayed on him. Ji Fanling tilted her head and looked at him for a while, then hesitantly said: "Are you Fu Yingcheng's brother? Fu Yingcheng doesn't have a brother? Why are you staring at me?" Damn, you're a pervert. She waited for a while. The man pursed his thin lips tightly and did not speak. Raindrops fell along the umbrella ribs, covering his almost uncontrollable gaze. She walked away impatiently: "Crazy." The two passed by. But he didn't dare to call her. ——For ten years, every time he dreamed of her, she would disappear as soon as he opened his mouth. * The infamous Fu Group came back from the dead in just a few years and has skyrocketed. Fu Yingcheng, who is in charge of the company, can be called the King of Hell in the business world. He is ruthless and decisive in his actions, and he always handles official business without mercy. But there is a young girl around him recently. He took his car, swiped his card, and entered and exited his office where he did not accept outsiders at will. He even called him by his first name, speaking and speaking Fu Yingcheng. Everyone in the company speculated about their relationship, and there was a lot of private discussion. "You don't know, right? Last time, Mr. Fu persuaded her to go to the third year of high school, but she called Mr. Fu a fool." "Now, she's still going to school? How old is she? Author : Yunchi

Shen Fu really has only one wife. She is a bank clerk, ordinary and unspectacular, yet is uniquely favored. She adores traditional culture, mastering the arts of the zither, chess, calligraphy, and painting. She declares herself a gourmet, dreaming of eating without paying and still making a profit. She is a bookworm, nicknamed "the heartless exam machine," addicted to certification exams. She is an authoritarian CEO, always saying to Shen Fu, "Can't you stop writing novels? I'll support you." This book features a sole female protagonist, really just one wife!

A young man is traumatized by his mother's death, powerless to save her. He must gain new powers for the enemy is stronger. But a Town of Hope is nothing more than a facade. Deeper evil lurks in the Shadows. Truth will come out. Vengeance will be sought. A Nova will rise. * * * * * * * * Join my discord: https://discord.gg/ru3rgCKFvx

In the bustling city of London, James Blackwood, a seasoned 49-year-old Metropolitan Police Detective who is haunted by the loss of his wife, finds only solace in his regular bottle of scotch & his work. But when a series of gruesome murders reminiscent of Jack the Ripper start to terrorize the city, he is thrust into a high-stakes investigation that could either save him or push him over the edge. Enter Emily Hart, a bright young woman with a keen interest in solving difficult puzzles, who does an internship at the London Times during the day as part of her study to become a crime reporter, while moonlighting during the weekends as a nightclub dancer as to pay off her student loan. One evening James visits her club to unwind after a long workday & they end up spending one passionate night together after which in the morning they go their separate ways even though they can’t seem to stop thinking about each other. Then another girl has been found brutally murdered & they meet again at a press conference of the police. Despite their age differences & background, they find themselves drawn to each other & as they start to face the darkness together, their connection deepens. While the danger intensifies, they must navigate their growing feelings while confronting their own demons. In the foggy streets of London, where shadows hide secrets and love blooms in the unlikeliest of places, they must race against time to stop a killer who knows no mercy. In a city where history & horror intertwine, can love grow & survive the shadows?

What would happen if you would go to sleep one night and woke up the next morning only to find out that the world as you know it had changed during the night? When most humans were peacefully asleep, an unknown Alien species and other kinds of Monsters had invaded earth as their new home. Would you digg a hole and jump in it and cover yourself or would you embrace the new adventures that for sure would lay ahead? Well that's exactly what had happened to Pearl. Pearl was a bright but somewhat nerdy girl, always with her nose stuck in a book, especially the kind some others found weird, like Monster Romance stories. She just loved to dream about some Big hunky Monster who would fall in love with a human girl and would ravish her with his special large....tool, wishing almost everytime it was her who was playing the female lead.... Not knowing that her wish was about to come true as she found out one morning after waking up that not only had earth been invaded during the night, by some unknown Alien Monster species but also that one of their leaders was hiding from something or someone in her garage! Now what would she do, would she run and call the authorities on him or would she help him while I'm the process trying to figure out if her dream truly could become a reality?

Genre: BL, Mpreg, komedi, Romance, Transmigration *** Lin Qiong bertransmigrasi dan menjadi istri tokoh antagonis dalam novel. Ketika dia bertransmigrasi, pemilik tubuh yang ia tempati ini sedang menghina tokoh antagonis itu, "Kau begitu tua dan gila, bahkan kau pasti tidak mampu melakukan 'itu'. Kau bukan seorang pria!" Tokoh antagonis yang duduk di kursi roda itu menatapnya sinis dengan emosi yang bergejolak di dalam dirinya. Lin Qiong terkesiap dan berucap, "Kau pikir aku akan membencimu karena ini? Tidak! Aku hanya akan lebih mencintaimu!" Fu Xingyun: ? Lin Qiong, yang sangat miskin sehingga dia mati kelaparan di kehidupan sebelumnya, memandangi rumah besar yang dipenuhi dengan bau busuk kapitalisme dan menyeka air mata yang mengalir dari sudut mulutnya. Begitu tua apanya? Kalaupun Fu Xingyun tua, ia jelas merupakan bayi tuanya! Lin Qiong mempertahankan dedikasi tanpa pamrih dan karakternya yang penuh kasih sayang, "Meskipun kau tidak mencintaiku, itu tidak masalah! Biarkan aku tinggal bersamamu selama masa tersulitmu. Kita akan bercerai saat kau sudah sembuh!" Dia hanya berharap penjahat itu akan melepaskannya setelah berhasil di masa depan. Dia kemudian akan mengambil tunjangan yang besar dan terbang pergi! Setelah pria itu sembuh, Lin Qiong tidak sabar untuk mengatakan: "Mari kita bercerai." "!" Memikirkan pembayaran tunjangan yang besar setelah perceraian, dia menggosok tangannya dengan penuh semangat. Fu Xingyun: "Perceraian apa?" Lin Qiong: ? Fu Xingyun: "Sekarang aku sudah lebih baik, sudah saatnya untuk memenuhi kewajiban kita sebagai suami dan istri." Lin Qiong: !!! Baru setelah perutnya membengkak karena hamil, Lin Qiong baru ingat bahwa dia telah bertransmigrasi ke dalam novel tentang membesarkan anak. Pria itu melihat karya agungnya dengan puas dan menghiburnya, "Selama kita tidak bercerai, uangku akan menjadi uangmu." "..." Lin Qiong: "Bajing*n, aku akan bertarung denganmu!"

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Song Fengwan was dumped by her fiancé, who had been dating her for a year, and an illegitimate daughter appeared out of nowhere to ruin her family. One day when she's drunk, she claims that she wants to woo her ex-fiancé's most feared uncle, Third Master Fu. In the corner, someone chuckled. "Third Fu, this girl is so daring. She said she wants to chase you?" Someone's eyes darkened. "Good taste." Later... Her ex-boyfriend walked in with his pregnant mistress in his arms and flaunts at her. A certain someone strolled over and the two of them greet him obediently. "Third Uncle." Fu Chen looked at Song Fengwan, who was beside him, and tells them, "Call her Third Aunt." In everyone's eyes, Third Master Fu looks kind on the outside, but is ruthless on the inside. While in Song Fengwan's eyes, he is a very seductive old man. Everyone: I don't think we know the same person.