Leigh Bardugo

“I waited for you my entire life... and you were worth every minute.” Ardyn Lowell normally forgets his dreams. He’s a normal young adult who has good friends and a happy family. He should be contented with his life, but there’s always this nagging feeling of yearning in his heart, a longing for someone that never seems to disappear. In his dreams, however, he remembers everything. He remembers the man who always visits him, the man who always sits next to him on the edge of the fountain in a beautiful garden. He can never clearly see the face of this man, but the yearning in his heart ceases when he is with him. But when he wakes up, he forgets the man once again, and the longing in his chest never goes away. The day of his graduation ceremony comes, and Ardyn is late. Catching traffic on the way, he unexpectedly meets with a major car accident and dies quickly, suddenly. When he wakes up, he’s in another world. In this world, there exists a dark, malicious entity that threatens to destroy the entire planet and its people. This is where Summoners come into play. In order to seal away this entity, a Summoner must go on a journey and search for their 7 Guardians in order to summon the 7 Spirits that will aid them in sealing away this great evil. They must not fail, or else none will be able to survive. As an Otherworlder Guardian, Ardyn is faced with a massive, unfortunate burden. He must search for his Summoner, and he must also discover himself and his purpose along the way. The journey is long and filled with hardships, but they have no choice. They have no choice but to save this world in order to live. --------------------------------------------- — Inspired by Final Fantasy X and Fushigi Yuugi NOTE: This is an isekai fantasy BL (boy's love) novel. The story is descriptive and slow-paced while the romance takes its time since it's a slow burn. There will be some violent, gory, and disturbing scenes in the future, but there will be no mature, explicit (NSFW/R18) scenes in this story. Also, since there are multiple characters involved, they will have their own character arcs. [Story created by Rainflowers in 2021. Revised in Nov 2023.] --------------------------------------------- TRIGGER WARNINGS: Descriptions of blood, abuse, suicide, and deaths. --------------------------------------------- BOOK COVER COMMISSIONED FROM: Chandraneel (https://www.facebook.com/jjhemm) MY FACEBOOK: Leigh Connelly (facebook.com/leighannconnelly) ---------------------------------------------

Everything about Olivia belongs to Malachi Vize. On Halloween night, he can no longer lurk in the shadows. All he has left to own is her heart, even if he needs to take it. She betrayed him, and now he wants revenge against the sister who became his forbidden obsession the second he laid eyes on her. By Leigh rivers (The more collection I will have the more motivation I will have to continue this series)

New School, Huge Secret and a plan. Almost 18 and ready to start a new life once again. This time, her own life. No more running, no more looking over her shoulder and no more secrets. Just the true Alexis. Freedom is so close she can almost reach it. Until she opens a new door into a new world, in the form of blue eyes. Alpha Leigh ’Wolf’ Adams is not who Alexis expected her mate to be. With her secret and new life at risk, can she resist the new hot, cocky Alpha? She never wanted a mate that would inevitably reject her. Her secret scaring them off or worse, putting her life in danger as it had before. But will the Blood Moon Pack’s new young Alpha be the same as every other that has seen the worst side of Alexis? Or will he put a twist in her plans, and the sheets?

Misty Eria Smith, was born in a poor family together with her mother whose very ill because of cancer,Her mother was diagnosed with cancer the last time they go to hospital. After that Eria think of what way she could earn money for her mother to be operated as soon as possible. Eria, is a graduating student even though they're poor, her mother raised her very well that makes her good-looking and eye catching to everyones eyes and also a very talented and kind daughter and also as a friend. Ever since she learned that her mother is ill, she decided to find job. Job that might bring her to that man. Elijah Grey, a business tycoon whose cold and distant to everyone, A one of a billionaire and also a sex addict only to Misty Eria since he met her once.He never take off his eyes of her thinking that Eria is his "ALL HIS" .

Annie had never thought of what they were undertaking In the light. Despite all her Romantic fantasies, she had never really believed she would find a husband at any of the season's entertainments. She had already found her champion and, ridiculously romantic or not, she knew she would never want any other.....! A TWIST OF FATE... Major Ian Sinclair never expected to be named anyone's guardian. And especially not of the young woman whose father was responsible for ending Ian's career and very nearly his life. But war made men do strange things, and now Anne Darlington was his responsibility. A very attractive responsibility. ~------------------~ Fate thrust Annie Darlington into the strong arms of Ian Sinclair, a tortured nobleman. But his secret connection to her father threatened her unspoken dream that Ian would someday return her LOVE... ___________ Synopsis: "If she's your Stormy opposite, tenderness will bring her to your bed. —Hunk Jarek Stepnov on woman-hunting. Nestled between Jarek's black satin sheets was a beautiful stranger, but she was way too sexy to be Goldilocks. The mystery woman revealed herself as Leigh Van Dolph, a tigress seeking a stake in his family's territory! Jarek knew just how to thwart her—bring the sleeping beauty to his bed again... This time for the ultimate loving. But the lady exec turned the tables on Mr Temptation, for their intimacy summoned a primitive, powerful need for a woman all his own... ________ "What are you doing in my bed?" Panic flattened Leigh to the mattress. "You sleep here?" "Sometimes," the man's deep voice rumbled. Dressed only in her bra and panties, Leigh hitched the black satin sheet over her bare shoulder. "You really should have taken everything off," he whispered. "To better enjoy the sheets. They're the finest quality." "I'm here on business. I didn't mean to fall asleep. I was locked in here and thought I'd take advantage of the..." "You are in my bed. We have slept together." Leigh swallowed tightly. "You sound as if... You know, we've been intimate... And that isn't true." He shifted slightly and something she didn't understand slammed against her, taking her breath away. The massive bed seemed to slant, nudging her toward him on an erotic wave of satin sheets. Important Notice: This is a story written by Gayle Wilson. It is part of a trilogy called Sinclair Brides. Discord: JoannaAngel05#6579 Server: https://discord.gg/sPJ3yyj

"Let me colour your world with these words..." Yuki Leigh, your average teenage girl, has a knack for writing stories. She goes to Japan, together with her best friend, Roxanne. They enrol themselves in the International Japanese School to chase their dreams. Leigh also becomes famous because of her works, making a title of her known as the Queen of Gores or The Lady in Blood. But nobody knows who exactly this “Yuki”-her pen name is since she never reveals her face in public. Those quiet days instantly change when Yuki browses the internet and sees a manga adaptation of her light novel series under the artist name “Nick”, who she assumes is a student going to the same school, and she is right! She refuses anyone to adapt her story, given that these written texts hold something dear inside her heart. It is the only source of happiness Yuki has when she feels alone inside her room. Upon noticing the positive feedback of the manga, Yuki would let Nickson pass this chance only if he transfers a share of his earnings to poverty or charity. That is all Yuki wants to hear. They sit next to each other and not uttering a single word despite being classmates inside the room. Everything is going swimmingly to the two, not until the student council elections show up. They want to claim the prize of “not attending any lecture in class” following their jobs as mangaka and author. Yuki then meets Nickson’s relatives, who are not on good terms. She thinks that joining their affairs would make her and Nickson’s situation worse. But her emotions change when Yuki notices Nickson’s sudden shift of mood during examinations or in meetings. He is neglecting his work in the student council, grabbing the attention of the school and the two former student council officers. Eventually, she helps Nickson in her own way. Because of Yuki’s sudden interruption in his life, Nickson finally takes an interest in this light novel author. There are a lot of things going on as well! The three join a club, family problems, and relationship status they need to work out. The club advisor, Benjamin Tsai, gives the author and the artist tips on creating masterpieces of their works. He also becomes their mentor when they feel stuck in a bottleneck. Benjamin is an avid fan of both Nickson and Yuki, so he knows everything about them, including their styles. Along the way, they meet some friends and make a group together to prepare themselves for the university. If they want to pursue their passion, they need to do well for the upcoming entrance exams. Everything becomes serious and dull, considering they need to plan for their future jobs and roles. Yuki expresses her doubts about becoming a full-pledge light novel author, knowing that it will be a risky job for her to make money. Leigh admits she was lucky enough to win the competition before, but what will she do right now that she is losing her popularity as an author? This novel is a rollercoaster of happiness, sorrow, and other emotions from the characters. Every reader will unravel their stories one volume at a time, while the two, Yuki and Nickson, commit themselves as romantic couples soon. The story doesn’t need to be fast paced or slow since they will encounter problems and solve them one at a time. ______________________________________________ I referenced the characters to the people I know. But keep in mind that I separate their lives and create fictional events on my own. I don’t have any opinions of what the character will do since the story explains everything in the present tense. All of them will have their characteristics, strengths and weaknesses. Huge thanks to these awesome people who are supporting this book! Especially to @Snowphira. She is the artist/illustrator of this novel. If you want to see Nickson’s illustrations, I will post them inside the first few chapters in the comment section! Cheers, and have a wonderful life, everyone! Book Cover not mine.

Eliza has been locked up and tormented by her family for her whole life, just because she dared to dream of a better life for herself. One day she managed to escape and she met a mysterious man that told her of a prophecy that could help her to prove her family wrong: she would be the queen one day with this man by her side. Tired of waiting around for the prophecy to come true, Eliza and her newfound love enact a plan to eliminate her competition - her older sisters - with the help of her brother (and her pet dragon Oswald).

Be brave enough to take off the mask you’ve been wearing and be who you are underneath. I think in life, happiness comes from deciding to follow your heart over your fears. So, let’s follow Kaileen Andy Lewis together with Erika Leigh Parlam in their journey through depths of finding, accepting and loving themselves despite the views and opinions of others simply because they view the world from a lens of impossible. That it’s tiring to spend most of their nights where their mind is at war with their heart; fighting between what they knew and what they felt. ***************************************************** Author’s Note: Join the group https://discord.gg/RMJAEMC Hey ladies, gentlemen and non-binary pals, enjoy reading…

When Leigh discovered the secret of the most popular guy in school, being an eyesore to other girls was not out of her expectation. But she certainly had never thought of angering a dragon, being burnt at stake, or making gods her enemy.

Ying Yue lived the life of a princess as a prominent member of the Jiang family. She was beautiful, young, and the world was at her finger tips. Her twin brother was no joke either. Shing had embraced his social status and became an idol in the music industry. He was ever bit as handsome as his sister was beautiful. Suddenly, their father falls ill and Shing is needed to begin to step into the shoes of his father at the company..times seemed tough as the board members began to pressure Shing as their uncle claims he is more qualified than an pop idol to run the company. Without a warning, Shing goes missing without a trace...his car abandoned on the side of the road in the countryside near their grandparents’ villa with a note on the steering wheel saying “I’m sorry...” Keeping the news of their son a secret for fear of the public eye, their parents look to Ying Yue to cover for her brother...but how can a princess pretend to be the big boss?...Shing’s manager keeps calling! His career is on the line if he doesn’t show up for the concert next week!...Shang Han, her brother’s best friend, is always around asking questions AND HE IS Too HOT for her to handle! Can she successfully trick the board in to thinking she is her brother? Can she create the illusion of her idol brother to his countless fans? Can she withstand the temptations of her childhood crush to keep up the facade with Shang Han??? Only time will tell if this mistaken idol has what it takes!

A story about young love, betrayal and heartbreaks. The story has twists and turns and comes to an unexpected end. She had a crush on him when she first saw his picture in a friend's phone, she was trying to set her friends up. But she met him that day at the movies, and that's when it all started. She fell in love with him,but did he? He was her first love and she wanted him to be her last, but did he feel the same towards her? He made her do things she never thought she would do.. She was feeling things she never thought she would, was it love? Yes. One thing lead to another and something unexpected happened. It changed them both. What would you do for the happiness of the ones you love? How far would you go to put a smile on the face of the one you love? They say "If you love someone, let them go. If they're meant to be with you they'll come back". Would you take the risk to let the love of your life go and wait for them to come back? or would you rather fight for them to stay? Would you let go of your love only for their happiness? Would you endure the pain of seeing the love of your life love someone else the way you deserved to be loved? What would you do in the name of Love?

Owen Choi, a driven and handsome Korean student, arrives at Khal Gibson International University, a prestigious UK institution epitomizing privilege and legacy. With his father, Dr. Choi, being a renowned surgeon in South Korea, Owen is determined to prove himself in a world far removed from the shadow of his father’s accomplishments. His days are consumed with rigorous studies and a fierce ambition to carve his own path. Marie Donnabelle Leigh, the university's celebrated heiress, is the embodiment of effortless charm and carefree elegance. Her family, the Leighs, are wealthy real estate magnates, and Maridon's life revolves around charity galas and fashion rather than the business empire she is expected to inherit. Despite her glamorous exterior, Maridon feels stifled by the expectations imposed upon her. Their worlds collide spectacularly when Owen, struggling to adjust to the British elite’s social nuances, accidentally bumps into Maridon in the grand library, sending books scattering. Maridon ’s sharp tongue and Owen’s awkwardness spark an explosive first encounter, setting the stage for a tumultuous relationship. As Owen and Maridon repeatedly clash, their interactions are fraught with comedic misunderstandings and cultural differences. Yet, beneath their bickering lies an undeniable chemistry that neither can ignore. Owen’s disciplined ambition and Maridon’s effortless charm create a dynamic of contrasts that neither expected to find so compelling. Behind their public personas, Owen and Maridon reveal their vulnerabilities. Owen’s relentless drive stems from a deep-seated need to earn his father’s approval, while Maridon’s carefree attitude masks her fear of failing to meet her family’s expectations. Through heartwarming and humorous misadventures, they discover that their differing backgrounds and ambitions are not barriers but bridges that connect them. As their relationship evolves, Owen and Maridon navigate their personal and familial challenges together. They confront their insecurities, learn to appreciate each other’s worlds, and ultimately find strength in their differences. Their journey is filled with tender moments of support and understanding, inspiring each other to pursue their true passions. In the end, Owen and Maridon’s story is a testament to the power of love to transcend societal expectations and personal fears. Their unconventional relationship transforms their lives, proving that even the most unlikely pair can find happiness and fulfillment when they embrace each other’s imperfections and support one another’s dreams.

It all started with an accident that fortunately didn’t take a life. Frederick Keith Nighy and Leigh Ann Kimble, more popularly known as the country singer duo Brave Ad 65, rescue a girl named Aurora Hart from being hit by a truck. Since then, the couple takes care of her, treating her as their equal. And no sooner does the couple turn into a throuple – and the singer duo consequently turns into a trio – as Aurora becomes enamored with them both. But in order for the three’s voices and hearts to synchronize with one another, they must first conquer their own pasts. [Note] If you want to support the author, please buy him a Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/moonlightbomber

The world is a cruel place where every single person only looks out for themselves and no one is willing to offer aid to another living being. This has been proven over and over again by the actions of others to Leigh, a 19 year old college student. He despises all living beings and holds the world responsible for all of his traumatic experiences, but he also blames himself for being weak. But one day everything changes when he wakes up to see the world through a different body. Follow Leigh's journey as he transforms from a human to a unique entity, attempting to control his emotions and overcome all obstacles in order to endure the cruelty of the world and the three great realms.

Alexandra Jane Diaz is a book illustrator who lives a regular life day in and day out with her St. Bernard dog named Smarty. Until one day she was caught in a blue by a whim of a stranger who decided to marry her. His name is Daniel. Daniel St. Claire is a quiet but shrewd businessman. He is a guy of crazy ideas who favored silence more than talking but would rather quip profound comments or snarky remarks. He’s in love with his childhood friend, Sarah. Sarah Kale is a beautiful woman who owns a quaint flower shop. She has no idea that the guy she once liked back in childhood is still in love with her until he decided to marry a stranger rather than her. Meshed in the web of confusion and concealment of the heart, Alex weaves through with Daniel’s plan and poses as his substitute bride until she meets the mysterious Sarah Kale. Will Daniel end up with Sarah with an ‘I do’ in front of the altar? Or will he end up with Alex in an unexpected twist of fate?

She’s always been in love with him. He’s always been in love with her. They always thought that they will always be together. Forever. Then, an unexpected accident caused them to be separated forever. And the hands of fate reconnected them again. But she couldn’t remember him. While he remembers everything about her. Will she find him once again in her heart to remember him? Shane Anderson just proposed to his girlfriend Katarina Sebastian inside Central Park when a female stranger happened to pass by, dropped something on the pavement, picked it up, and looked back at him. Enara. He was caught transfixed by the sight looking back at him. She looked like Enara--his childhood friend back when he was still in Lunara City of the Moon--before he disappeared there and fell from the sky twenty years ago and landed himself in New York City. Rana Fielders. As far as anyone knows she's just like any regular New Yorker working in the city managing her A&V Shop selling antiques and vintages. Except she doesn't remember anything before she was eighteen. Then, she crosses the path with a golden hair stranger calling her Enara. Do they know each other? Because she clearly doesn't. But he might just know how to unlock her past.

In the far-distant future, humanity has regressed. Modern civilization as we know has crumbled and died. The world, as we knew, has been blasted out of space and adopted by another host star. And from the ashes of the old world has come forth a new one. The Empire of Nydorekith. Named after its founder, has captured much of the old world, but due to inner strifes and conflicts, their most beloved and adorned general, Tei'hi. Has defected, with a handy crew, they set out for the new World. A world that they know little about, apart from one of their members. A world that which they only know through songs of their grandparents, and their grandparents' grandparents. Almost mythical, is the continent of Arcadia.

30 years after the second Machine War, the scars of the bloody conflict remain in the hearts and minds of those who survived. So much so that the mayor of True Maryland, commissioned two investigators, Haya Kinthos and Marcus Pollus to scout out and recon a castle nearby after reports that several machines are starting to revive there. Marcus believes that the revival is coordinated by a terrorist known only as the "Crimson King", and their revival might spell doom for the rest of humanity.

WPC#221 Bronze Prize Cass Smith lives the dream life that only millions of people dream of and covet to have. She's adored by everyone in the crowd. Loved by millions of fans. Her face belongs to the top cover issues of every teenage magazine. Her name is known to every household. Every teenage girl screams and shrieks her name. Cass Smith is the Dream Star. No one lives like her. Her name is breathed in awe. Her presence is worshipped. She is adored in the limelight. Who wouldn’t want to be like Cass? But Cass hides a secret. She's an actress playing the actress. How good will an amateur actress like her play the role of the dream star? When the real actress lies unconscious and unaware of the world around her. ____________________________________________ I gave him a haughty look. “You’re kidding me, aren’t you, Peters? Your jokes aren’t funny.” I said with sarcasm. “I’ve known you for a long time.” I glared at him and coolly said. “I’m Cassandra Smith. Your favorite idol. Your untouchable dream star.” Peters showed a subdued look this time. He crossed his arms. “Yeah, you’re right, Cassandra.” ____________________________________________

He saw that shy appearance of hers as she walked out slowly, her beautiful wet lips parted slightly as she complained feeling embarrassed, “It isn’t coming well. Don’t you have any other trouser or maybe something to tie it?”. Roff who didn’t realize how his eyes were stuck at her, couldn’t really hear her words, he was just watching and observing each and every move of her that constantly made him breathless. Leigh found his stare uncomfortable and tightened her clutch, “Excuse me? Hey? Sigh… Mr. Gordon, I am asking if you have another pair of pants?” she scowled, her tone higher than before. Roff got yanked back from his imagination and averted his gaze while feeling embarrassed, “My clothes are of my size, so naturally I have no other pair for you and I have belt…” he hesitated for a moment, his cheeks reddened when he thought about the word ‘belt’. He couldn’t help but imagine the drama he once saw where the male lead tied the female lead hands with a belt. He started to rub his hair, putting the dryer down, keeping his eyes away from her wet hair that made him thirsty, he got up, “I have nothing more for you, be grateful for what I am already giving. Anyway, I have told my men, they will bring your things here by tomorrow morning for you since from now on you will be staying with me”. Leigh frown deepened, she let the trouser fall on the ground. The shirt was already so big, she never saw the reason to wear it, but because she was given that trouser so she simply wore it. The guy in front of her had his eyes popping out in shock and mouth wide open, he was blinking madly as if wondering what was going on in front of him and he swallowed. The girl remained unfazed even after walking closer to the man whose upper half was naked, leaving his chiseled muscles and sexy packs to be seen by her. “I am telling you again… I have really thick skin so if you are thinking of torturing me by yourself than forget it, that won’t work. This whole thing will only be in my advantage and nothing more. You still have a chance, better you hand me over to the police”. It took her a lot more guts than she thought. Her heart was beating louder since she was going against him and her words might really put her behind bars but the thought that she has to live with a person who was going to give her a hell of a life was bad enough to go this far. Roff put on a smirk on his face and his eyes which was avoiding her till now looked back into her eyes properly, he raised his arm and took a lock of her hair, “I feel that handing you over to those police will be a wrong thing. They will ask you questions and may torture you a bit but, in the end, they will let you live with other criminals”. “I don’t want your life to be as easier as the criminals of this country, so I, Roff Gordon, will especially take care of you and I think you still might be useful. Anyway, if you try to escape or hurt me like how you did at the campus, things will not be any good for you”. Leigh swallowed, she looked down while wondering what he would do if she tried to escape or something else. Her brows were creased and she slightly peaked at his neck that she has bitten. Her marks were there though it wasn’t bleeding anymore but it looked painful. “Do you want to know how I will punish you?” he asked, his smitten eyes were staring at her pretty lips and her white neck that was quite empty. Leigh raised her eyes in shock, “What?” “Yeah, I should give you a trailer first so that you would not make any such future mistake”. Leigh tried to back off feeling pressurized as his hands grabbed her chin and shoulder, and his mouth moved closer to her neck but that was quite an unavoidable circumstance because of his tight grip. And he bit her soft neck.

John Zegrus is a dead man. At least, according to the outside world. As he found himself thrown into the city of Lily, he realized that the fallen city was more than meets the eye. He was immediately recruited by a powerful witch as her assistant in her agency, The Night Parade. Will he be able to cope with her demands while trying to maintain his self-discipline?! Or will he fall for indulging his overpowered abilities!