Happily Never After

WSA 2025 entry. Lady Melisandre ‘Lisa’ Belmont was a young, French beauty wrongfully accused and publicly executed for crimes she did not commit. Mysteriously reborn as a contender for a modern day American variety games and entertainment show. In this new lifetime she's claimed the body of a beautiful aspiring actress who got fed up with constantly being duped by her conniving manager. The last straw was being forced to marry a complete stranger. Coerced to sign up as a married couple for a reality tv show where contestants vie to win the coveted Shadowhurst legacy. Rumored to be an inheritance worth billions that was left behind by the elderly recluse Eleanor Shadowhurst. What might be an ideal situation for the other women is a nightmare for Lisa who wakes up trapped in a marriage she never wanted. A sense of guilt for taking over the owner’s body makes Lisa not want to do anything that would jeopardize her career as an actress. She has no choice but to play along as Lisa can see no way out of the contract which seems pretty ironclad. After reading the contract, she realizes that it may be beneficial as long as the couple doesn't get eliminated before reaching the top ten. Lisa stands a chance to win a lifetime of lucrative endorsement deals & royalties, that can only help boost her career as an actress. Win or lose Lisa will still get paid by her husband the enigmatic and handsome Bane Shadowhurst as long as she does nothing to cause a scandal or get the couple disqualified early. His main stipulation is that Lisa pretends to be in love with Bane. They must awkwardly overcome their differences and live with other competing couples on a sprawling, isolated estate located on an island not found on any map. Every need is met, every comfort is provided, even the security of the mansion is world renown for its defense. All of these couples have secrets and are fleeing from their own personal traumas. It seems like the opportunity of a lifetime until the unthinkable happens. Hysteria grows as suspicious accidents escalate, couples feel their personal safety is threatened as the security system is repeatedly breached. Everything is hush hush, the handlers, the producers and media company can’t be trusted. Life hangs in the balance as the group is slowly cut off from the outside world. An insidious intelligence wants to stop Lisa from leaving the island alive. It will stop at nothing to dominate Lisa against her will, invoke terror and consume her soul. Only true love can overcome the insidious evil and save their souls. Lisa will just have to search her heart before it's too late and never trust a shadow after dark.

What comes after the end? The inescapable void? A relentless darkness where hope is nothing but a distant memory? Who do you trust when you can’t even trust yourself? When the echoes of your past mistakes haunt every step, and the shadows seem to whisper your deepest fears? I asked myself these questions before and after Z-day. I ask them every waking moment, but the answers never come. They never have, and I don’t think they ever will. In a world stripped of its humanity, where survival is the only law, the truth feels like a luxury we can no longer afford. I know that those left behind are the worst of humanity—the scavengers, the betrayers, the ones who have embraced the darkness. But there are also others who fell at the last minute, those who clung to their last shreds of decency before the end swallowed them whole. Some are burdened with crimes that seem small compared to the horrors that now plague the earth, yet the punishment is the same for us all. The doctrine says that sin is sin, no matter the good intentions behind it. I guess they were right. This world is unforgiving, and it doesn’t care about the reasons that led us here. Do I hate it here? Yes, I do. Every breath I take in this poisoned air is a reminder of what we’ve lost. Do I regret being here? Of course not, because I have a sister to protect. She’s my only tether to what’s left of my humanity, my only reason to keep fighting when everything else has been reduced to ash. My name is Paul Okonkwo, and I will get her safely through this hell on earth, even if it’s the last thing I do. No matter what this broken world throws at us, no matter how deep I have to sink into the darkness, I will be the shield that keeps her safe. Because in the end, that’s all that matters—keeping her alive, keeping her safe, even if it means sacrificing what little is left of myself.

Isamu is a senior high schooler in Nagano Prefecture Kiso High School. He had no goals for his future, care what college he'd go to. None of it would matter as a zombie apocalypse breaks out and everything becomes about survival. Isamu's manipulative and strategic nature becomes key to his survival and those around him. Authors side note: I may not release a chapter daily, doesn't mean I dropped the book. Good books take time, not to tune my own horn but it's true. I'll release a minimum of 4 times a week cause life makes me busy. Also, 36k words before locked chapters, might seem early but that's what can I say. Thank you for understanding. #darkcomedy #psychological #strategy #zombies #survival there would be one more tag here but it would be a spoiler :)

In the greed-filled world of corporate empires and magic knights, Min Jae was a king in business, with pockets so deep he could drown in them. That is, until his life deemed his playthrough unfair and gave him a red card. Poison was his family's best friend, as everyone had at least tasted it once, not twice because they never could. Death was never on his calendar, neither was an offer for a divine gig. Enter the Deity of Stories, a celestial being with a fetish for plot twists, who offers Min Jae a deal he can't refuse: become her divine cameraman. No, not the kind with a lens, but one who records the tales of mortals. In return, he gets a second shot at life, in a world where his dearly departed parents are alive and well, ready to dote on him from birth. Reborn as Judge (because “Min Jae 2.0” sounded too dull), he quickly realizes this new life is no gift. This steampunk utopia, filled with airships, clockwork gadgets, and an alarming lack of Wi-Fi, thrives on manipulation. But who needs the internet when you have a divine camera and the sharp mind to control it all? Judge isn’t just here to record stories; he’s here to write them, casting himself as the mastermind behind every twist and turn. Armed with his divine powers, he navigates complex schemes, power-hungry nobles, and ruthless industrialists, all while keeping his ultimate goal hidden: to ascend to godhood and rewrite his own fate. Of course, he generally makes a glorious mess of things, all while trying to keep his dear parents blissfully unaware of his less-than-angelic schemes. But as the stakes rise and the Deity of Stories watches his every move, Judge must tread carefully. Can he manipulate his way to the top, or will he become just another character in someone else’s plot twist? --- Just a quick disclaimer: The book steers clear of any unwanted adult stuff. However, it does feature a potentially disturbing amount of violence—enough to make you wonder about the author's mental health. So proceed with caution—and maybe a shield!

April s'est toujours sentie différente. Orpheline dès son plus jeune âge, elle cherche à découvrir la vérité sur le tragique accident qui lui a enlevé ses parents. Son destin croise celui d'Anaël Smith, un avocat redoutable et un homme au passé mystérieux, à la fois détesté et adulé. Attirée par lui, elle cherche à en savoir plus. Mais les fondements mêmes de sa vie sont ébranlés au fur et à mesure qu'elle se rapproche du sombre secret qu'il cache...

The stories of Legends, unknown and fears. each story create more amusing environment. and there is only one being capable of changing the story and change anything in the narrative of infinite possibilities. But soon the end point of the story will accure.

Liam Beldad sets out on a desperate journey to find a rumored cure for his ailing sister, knowing that time is running out. With little more than hope and determination, he heads to the bustling town of Gairo in search of the money he needs. But when he arrives, he is greeted by a foreboding silence—nothing like the lively place he had imagined. What happened to the town, and can Liam uncover the truth before it’s too late for his sister?

In this sadistic and cruel world, you will find people of many different characters. People who take, people who give, people with great ambition, people who just want to live a simple life, people with greed, people with benevolence, and so on. Each character has their own goals, their own way of living, and their own way of enjoying life. The question Is: what will you do, the 'BEARER OF FATE'? A mysterious boy, Nayek, had a wild and unsettling nightmare one night. A strange, odd voice asked him a peculiar question that lingered in his mind, and he suddenly woke up with cold sweat all over his face and a mild headache that seemed unnatural. Was it just a dream or a sign of the near future? Nayek couldn't shake off the feeling that something was off. Meanwhile, at the same time, in a mysterious place fully surrounded by a thick, impenetrable fog, two unknown individuals discussed a certain promise and the unusual behavior of some stars. Their conversation was obscure, yet filled with an air of urgency. Was it just a coincidence, or were the two events somehow connected? To learn more about Nayek's journey and the mysterious forces at play, read "The Promise That Never Ends".

Milo was determined to find out why his former classmate joined the enemy and wreaked havoc on their hometown. He refused to believe that his friend could do something so evil. After meeting her years later and getting shot by her. Narrowly escaping death he decides to find out why she chose this path and decides to try one more time to bring his old friend back.

Diablo died and had to help a god in collecting souls he lost by mistake than he had to help him fight against an organization with the help of fire power he have and the person who lives inside him but during his battle he was betrayed and almost died then judgement was passed upon him and his friends to be crushed under heaven he somehow survived and got half of his revenge but still he had to overcome many obstacles in his path

We’ve all read love stories. Heck, we all wished we could live in a love story. These beautiful literatures of romance have always had a certain defined flow to them that we’ve become accustomed to, a flow that rattles the kaleidoscope of butterflies within our stomachs.. There is always a meeting, gentle and warm… the falling in love, fiery and exciting.. the falling out of love, sad and heart wrenching… and the happily ever after, beautiful and seemingly forever… Oh how we love the beautiful things romance stories being us; the first kiss, the first ‘I love you’ and not to mention, the ‘forever’… But what about the events that come after that? What about the post ‘happily ever after’ struggles that people in love face but never speak of? What about the loneliness, the doubt, the lies, the boredom… …the possibility of INFIDELITY…. This is an internal monologue of a story, narrated from the perspective of a man struggling with the challenges a failing marriage brings with it, and of course, also told from the perspective.. of HER.

After We Collided is a story of passion, betrayal, and self-discovery. When two unlikely souls, bound by a turbulent past, find themselves drawn to each other, they can't help but collide in a storm of emotions. As secrets are unraveled and trust is tested, they must decide whether their connection is worth fighting for or if the wreckage of their love will be too much to repair. In a world where nothing is guaranteed, can they survive the aftermath of their collision, or will it break them apart for good?

Once a upon a time.... All fairytales start with this line... and it always ends with ' a happily ever after' . A happy ending.... Every damsel in distress will always be rescued by a knight in shining armour or a handsome prince riding a white horse. The two will always face danger and hardship yet at the end of the day they will always have a happy ending. No matter who or how strong their opponent is the leads will always win. Because good will always prevail against evil. But what next after the happy ending? What kind of life do they live? What kind of leader are they? Will they stay good for the rest of their lives? Or something will change along the way? What will happen if the story changes? The damsel in distress was never saved by a handsome prince but almost killed by one? Let's try and find out, shall we?

I was living in an alternate world where once marked, the eyes turned red and the first to fall in love was you. I was marked when drunk. The person that marked me unknown, probably living a life of promiscuity. I was just a college student and the person I liked would never glance my way, not in this lifetime or the next. He was dating my sister. I learned my lesson before multiple times, starting a new relationship, dating then breakup.... They all ended the same way and I often ended up getting hurt. This was well proven well by my savior, my rescuer who hated me just as much as I despised him. Never will I ever love again *** DISCLAIMER: The picture used as the book cover is not mine. No copyright infringement has been purposely intended. If you are the owner of this magnificent art and wish for me to take it down, I'll do so respectfully. Kindly reach me through my always open Dm. Additionally, you will also find my email address posted on my profile page. Thank you. I'm open to accept other book cover recommendations since I'm not great at digital art **sobs** Thank you again.

November 17th. A day that should have been ordinary became the day the world fell apart. The Collapse—a disaster unlike any other—destroyed over 80% of the population in a single stroke. Entire cities were reduced to ruins, the rules of nature were rewritten, and strange, otherworldly forces began to seep into the cracks of reality. Those who survived were left to navigate a world where power comes at a price, and despair looms around every corner. Silas Grayson was a man who always preferred the background, someone who never sought the limelight. But when the Collapse shattered the world, it shattered Silas’s quiet existence, too. Now, in a reality that demands action, he must navigate a landscape where ruins grant strange Authorities, rulers thrive on corruption, and whispers of beings far beyond human understanding begin to surface. As he ventures deeper into this harsh new world, Silas clings to hope—a fragile, flickering light in the darkness. But when despair threatens to crush even that, he must grapple with the question: How does a man hold on to hope in a world that seems designed to take it away? The Collapse didn’t just destroy the world—it created a new one. And surviving it will demand more than Silas ever thought he could give.

When her meticulously crafted marriage to Elijah Rossi shatters on her wedding night with a brutal revelation: "There is no us, Imogen. There never was." Imogen is abandoned by her husband and further faces an even crueler twist when her husband refuses a divorce. With the arrival of Isaac Rossi, Elijah's revenge-driven half brother, Imogen strikes a clandestine deal with her brother-in-law to navigate a dangerous game of deceit, seeking to outmaneuver her indifferent husband. As loyalties are tested, Imogen must decide which brother is right for her. The one she was made for or the one she burns for.

Well, hello there reader. Or should I say, one of those little haplings who came here to make a comment? I'm intrigued to know which side you'll pick when the day comes that you'll decide which is which. - Right or wrong? If you still believe rules are shades of gray then I'm inviting you not to make this hard and face reality. You see, all of us have different stories. A life of independent decisions and the future beneath those. Do not blame her. She is still shattered. It'll be a matter of time that I'll be able to fix her. - Wish you luck on that. Though you have a special place in my heart, I can't let them sit quietly either. - Do you still have to do this? I know fate can be cruel but it's too much. - What about me then? Is it too much for me to give them back what they did? - ...

In *Dragon's Fury*, 28-year-old mixed martial artist *Kai Nakamura* battles the haunting memory of his sister's tragic death during a dojo fight. Determined to honor her legacy, he strives to become the World Champion while mentoring local youths. As he faces fierce rivals, particularly the ruthless *Ryo Takeda*, Kai confronts his internal demons. This gripping tale explores themes of redemption, loyalty, and the true meaning of strength in the face of adversity.

Beverly Smith a 19 year old teenage girl is a now world renowned makeup artist with her secret identity as Miss B was once a fat and ugly girl often bullied by her peers. After her birth her parents got divorced where as she stayed with her father. At 5 her father got married to a woman who already had a daughter a year older than her after a year she bore a daughter her parents where never kind to her At the age of 10 although she still had parents she was sent to an orphanage a year later she got adopted before her adoption she had a crush on a boy one day she overhead him abusing her with his friends From then on she swore to never love and to fix her self up what happens when she meets Skender the upcoming C.E.O of the Lee's who has been coursed to never love again in her return to New York? And what are the dark side of this story watch out!!!

King Aidan was once known as the most powerful man of Valentin. In the end power was too hard to contain and Aidan lost everything. Aidan the grand turned into Aidan the impoverished.

The date is 4026. Earth has been destroyed. Demons roam the surface, trying to find any surviving humans. The humans, however, have made underground bases powered by magical crystals. Theo's little brother, Sade, has gotten lost outside of the facility. Can Theo find his brother and get back to safety before it's too late.

A being, a thing, a something, a dream. In a world of endless white—a blank canvas where time does not exist—something begins. Little Lu awakens with no memory of who or what she is. She is not human, yet she looks the part. She is not whole, yet she exists. Alone in the vast void, she wanders aimlessly until she stumbles upon an unlikely companion: Al, a sentient book buried halfway in the ground, brimming with knowledge from worlds beyond this empty expanse. At first, their relationship is simple. Al teaches, and Lu learns. He shows her emotions, fairy tales, and the secrets of faraway lands and forgotten eras. But as Lu grows—against all reason in a world without time—her questions deepen. Why am I growing? What am I? Who made me? Each lesson Al shares seems to spark a new mystery, and Lu begins to wonder if Al knows more than he’s willing to tell. There are far more from her origin, yet she is learning and gain more conscious of her existence. And then, she questions again, something that come crashing down like a storm. “Am I something broken? A mistake?” she asks Al. He tries to calm her with tales of gods and their cherished creations, but the truth lingers in the silence between his words. Heartfelt, melancholic, and filled with quiet wonder, A Tale That Never Known of a being who questions not just her purpose but the very fabric of reality. Each step she takes brings her closer to the answers, yet each answer threatens to undo her. For those who have ever felt lost, for those who have ever sought meaning in the face of the unknown, Lu’s journey is a mirror—a poignant reflection of what it means to exist.

In the sprawling and perilous city of Maze, a young man named Vince struggles to survive amidst a world of thieves and mercenaries. Born with magical potential, Vince’s life takes a dramatic turn when an encounter thrusts him into the unforgiving underbelly of Maze and sets him on a path toward greatness. From the treacherous streets where survival is an art, to the revered Mage Academy where only the strongest thrive, Vince embarks on a journey fraught with danger and adventure. As Vince hones his craft and rises through the ranks, he faces challenges that test his loyalty, courage, and ingenuity. Along the way, he encounters allies and adversaries whose ambitions push his limits; uncovering secrets that could shape, or destroy, the world around him. "Legends Never Die" is a gripping tale of adventure, ambition, and the indomitable spirit of a mage determined to carve his name into history.

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In the heart-wrenching tale "After Nine Lives," Vanya's existence is a never-ending cycle of birth, suffering, and rebirth. Born as the illegitimate child of a mistress, Vanya's life is forever marred by the cruel fate that awaits her. Orphaned at a tender age, Vanya is forced into a loveless engagement with a wealthy and ruthless man. Desperate to escape the shackles of this arranged marriage, Vanya flees to marry the love of her life. For a brief moment, she tastes happiness, but it's short-lived. Her husband's brutal nature is revealed, and Vanya's life becomes a living hell. Her grandmother's tragic death at his hands, coupled with her stepsister's cruel betrayal, leaves Vanya shattered. The memories of her husband's sadistic smile and her stepsister's smug face are forever etched in her mind. Yet, fate grants Vanya a second chance. She's reborn, determined to alter her destiny and find true love. But with each new life, Vanya faces insurmountable hurdles. She's met with rejection, heartbreak, and loss at every turn. Her quest for happiness seems forever elusive. However, a glimmer of hope appears in each life. Vanya meets a man who bears an uncanny resemblance to her true love from her second life. The same piercing eyes, the same bright smile, and the same kind heart. It's as if fate is giving her another chance to rekindle the love they shared. The vows they exchanged in a past life – to be together for seven lifetimes – now seem like a beacon of hope. Vanya begins to realize that she's been given multiple chances to relive their love story, to correct the mistakes of the past, and to create a new destiny. As Vanya navigates her ninth and final life, she must confront the darkness of her past and the evil that has haunted her for so long. She must also face the ultimate question: will she finally find redemption and true love, or will she remain forever trapped in this vicious cycle of birth, death, and rebirth? Will Vanya be able to break the curse and find happiness with her soulmate, or will fate have other plans for her? Dive into the world of "After Nine Lives" to find out.

A novel about a group of friends that is almost everyday full of mischief, going to school and doing their daily jobs as a student. Let's read about how they continue their journey of living. Will they meet again?

BOOK 2: FUTURISTIC MAFIA STORY. 105 days to live. Three worlds in one. One underground Mafia base. Violet Griffin is diagnosed with cancer again, and she has 105 days left to live. Violet rules out a bucket list, and her first goal is to tell her crush, Ethan Reed, about her feelings for him, but things don't go as planned when Ethan ignores her efforts to talk to him. She throws away her bucket list, and Ethan sees it. Having lost someone dear to him to cancer, Ethan makes it his priority to make her dreams come true. He offers her a job to be his tutor. As they spend time together, Violet gets interwoven in Ethan's dark underground world.  Then she realizes the people she hated the most were around her all along. NOTE: YOU CAN STILL READ THIS BOOK IF YOU HAVEN'T READ THE FIRST, BUT FOR BETTER UNDERSTANDING, YOU CAN READ ' DIVORCED IN LOVE FIRST' IT'S WON'T SHOW AS OTHER BOOKS I'VE WRITTEN BUT YOU CAN SEARCH IT UP. THE ONE WITH THE GREEN COVER PHOTO, IS THE UPDATED VERSION.

A young adventurer has a mysterious encounter with some equally mysterious people.

Over five hundred years after the revival of magic, the whole Continent of Ouropur is experiencing a golden era. Rapid technological progress, industrial development, and rapid population growth are only a few things that are taking place at the moment. Alliances are being forged, both secret and public, pacts made, unions formed. The human kingdoms experienced relative peace over the last few centuries, with only minor conflicts occurring from time to time. While future seems bright, nothing is ever certain. Whether peace remains or another small conflict escalates into something greater and more destructive remains to be seen.

Alice a beauty falls in love with Shawn a very handsome guy.Alice and Shawn have their hidden identities from the dark world but they still managed to be together