Cold Waters

There was a big scandal in the Mu family. The real daughter of the Mu family was switched by the nanny since she was a child. The Mu family didn’t bring her back from countryside until 17 years later! After the true daughter returned – There was no affection, only sympathy. The Mu family parents asked her, “We have a deep relationship with Yaoyao. We can’t let her lose face. We can only announce you as an adopted daughter to the outside world. You won’t blame us, right?” Her fiancée also said: “My fiancée can only be Yaoyao! Get out of here country bumpkin.” The attitude of her older brother Mu Qingyi was even more complicated. Yet despite all that, the real daughter, Xu Xinduo, said indifferently, “It doesn’t matter.” From a young age Xu Xinduo could swap bodies with a certain teenager. That teenager would always exclaim in an annoyed tone, “Let’s switch bodies, I just don’t feel like taking piano lessons” At a banquet, everyone in the Mu family watched as a rich young master strode towards Xu Xinduo and said, “Be my girlfriend, although you are from a small family… you are very beautiful.” With a smile Xu Xinduo replied, “I’m starting to miss my parents already.” Such a quick change of attitude?! The romantic story of the indifferent real daughter x a filthy rich despotic young master Note: Here “switching bodies” means swapping of souls. It’s temporary and doesn’t involve any physical changes.

Li An, abandoned at birth in the cold palace, gains a miraculous gift when a seed from the tree of knowledge enters her mind, enhancing her intelligence and setting her on a mission to gather wisdom points by applying her newfound knowledge. As she grows, she uncovers her noble heritage and encounters her destined fiancé, a proud young general who looks down upon her. But through tough times, they recognize each other and work toward her ultimate goal. She was given a barren land but she turned that barren land into her small kingdom—a place where the seed's knowledge can thrive and inspire growth for future generations.

This story is a spin-off of the novel I'm a Cold Lover. This story focuses on the early life of Naman a dueteragonist from the novel I'm a Cold Lover. it shows the time before he joined forces with Nitin.

7/31/2024~ In the process of editing and updating my earlier chapters. I personally believe the story starts to improve and find it's way a bit more around chapter 50+. Hopefully can make some adjustments in earlier chapters when I have the time, but pacing slows down into a more measured rate as I start finding my groove. I give the content more time to breathe instead of going so fast. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ In the realm of Nexaria, where elemental spirits and divine beings shape the fate of the world as a land of mortals striving to become gods against the demons of the Abyssal universe, a young boy named Lassim Vanthar embarks on an extraordinary journey of advancement, adventure and becoming a bastion for those around him in their fight against the Dragal. Born into a noble family with a legacy of martial prowess, Lassim possesses an unparalleled gift—a connection to two elemental spirits, a feat unheard of in the history of his world. A gift that is an omen and a sign of the Gods influencing the future fate of Nexaria. Lassim must harness the power of his dual spirits to protect his loved ones and confront the looming threat, but one step at a time as he grows in power as the hero of Nexaria. Lassim faces daunting challenges, battles fierce adversaries, and unlocks the mysteries of his own destiny that has been tampered with by the Gods of this universe. How will he react and adapt to his situation? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ This is my first ever novel. I’m a new author and still learning how to tell a story. Please understand that when reading. Thank you.

Cheated on by her fiancé weeks before their wedding, Sara, vowed to never love again. Men could not be trusted, especially with a woman's heart. She had made the mistake once, and that was more than enough for her. Never again would she make the same mistake to give her heart to another. But her resolve began to waver when she came across her new boss, Alexander Legend, a man whose reputation in his expertise and ruthlessness in business preceded him. Respected and feared by many, but to Sara, he was an annoying pest she wished she never met. Too persisted for her liking yet, she finds herself falling, slowly melting in his presence. Getting used to his stolen kisses and hugs and sometimes anticipating them. °°°°° Excerpts “You will fall for me, Sara. One day, I'll have your heart too,” Alex drawled. His voice had a seductive allure that had her heart racing. The fact that his hand was leisurely resting around her waist didn't help her either. “Try as much as you want to,” despite her body begging for his touch, Sara was determined to reject him today and any other day. She couldn't make the same mistake again. “You won't succeed in your seduction. NOT NOW. NOT EVER.” Alex smirked, kissed behind her ear and her body trembled, much to his satisfaction. That was all he needed to keep purising the stubborn woman in his arms right now. “We shall see, Miss Ambrose,” he cooed and then released her. He returned to his seat and asked in a professional tone. “What is my schedule for today?”

Waking up To a cold world and falling asleep to a Regular one, Evan is stuck and needs to get out.

Aurora, the most sought-after courtesan in the rugged town of Stonecold, is known for her mysterious, alluring talents that have captivated the entire kingdom. So when the King of Argothia, unexpectedly claims her as his bride—regardless of her own wishes—the kingdom is stunned. Yet neither Aurora nor the King fully understand the secrets each carries, and as they enter into an uneasy union, they both may be in for far more than they bargained for. he

The prince of Maldonia, Prince Artemis of House Arteides, the bear killer, the slayer of the elves is crowned King when his father Luca King Arteides dies. Aurora is a seer and a powerful witch who has yet to aknowledge her powers, only Artemis knows of it. Lucian Mithandir is in exile recruiting an army to fight Prince Castellan of house Taelin for the throne of Prophis. Artemis wants no parts of this war, but he is very aware whoever wins the war will later turn to Maldonia. Artemis has no clue that a bigger war is coming which will set out kingdoms on fire, Aurora has seen it in her dreams and it's for the Sweet Waters Throne in Maldonia. The end is uncertain but the ways are clearer, who will sit on the throne after the war to end all wars. The Bastard who's been denied his true claim to the Sweet Waters throne with the mighties fleet in the world and King Artemis of Maldonia who has Aurora and dragons breathing fire. ~ Excerpt Scene ~ "Are you ready? A dragon is not a horse my love" Aurora expressed her concerns. "The dragons are ready to be claimed, Your Grace. I think it’s the perfect time for Artodo to take the skies and be claimed. He and the King have great relationship. He just needs to understand the words that’s all. "Torgo explained while looking at both Aurora and Artemis. "I understand the words." Said Artemis. "Incendio for fire and Valar for him to fly. I know some Low Moor too." It seemed Aurora wasn’t easily convinced, "Knowing the language of our ancestors doesn’t mean you can hang on to the dragon and take to the skies, especially since you are not just practicing. You are taking the dragon to the Mines, in clear daylight." "Exactly, that is the only way we can silence Lord Leoric. I cannot let him take advantage of my sister, I have to try…" Visera interrupted. "He’s ready, I can see it in his eyes." She said with a smirk. Aurora ordered Torgo. "Bring him outside," in Low Moor. Torgo nodded and walked inside the darkened cave with a fire torch. All five dragons were inside the cave perfectly chained. He went after Artodo, the biggest of them all. The black beast, standing at forty feet from head to tail with a wingspan of twenty feet. A terrifying beast to even stare at. Artemis took two deep breaths. "According to my ancestors history, the youngest dragon rider to ever took the skies was ten years old. You’ll be fine." Aurora teased Artemis after she noticed how nervous he was. The dragon keepers placed a saddle on Artodo’s back and two strong handles made of iron and wood for Artemis to hang on to. Then, finally Aurora walked to Artodo — the black beast. She pulled in Artemis and they both touched the dragon’s right eye, soothing him before the take off. "This is your rider now Artodo, you are to obey him from this day forward to the last, as your mother commands." Aurora said this is Low Moor while the dragon hissed slowly. The dragon hissed and Aurora took it a sign that Artodo understood him. She took a step back and let Artemis take over. These two weren’t strangers to one another. Artemis’s touch wasn’t strange to Artodo and he silently lowered his left wingspan for Artemis to climb up. Carefully and slowly, Artemis mounted the black beast. It was no secret that he was scared. When he was on top of the dragon, Artemis smiled looking down and he suddenly exclaimed. "You all look like tiny bees from up here!" Aurora, Visera, Torgo and the dragon keepers laughed. Aurora walked to him and they looked at each other. Their dream finally came true; "Promise me, you’ll come back alive." Said Aurora. "I promise." "And that you will not burn the Mines to the ground. If she disagrees with you, perhaps it’s time to let her go." This was what Artemis truly needed to hear so he may stop his obsession with saving his sister. When he was ready, he shouted to Artodo. "Valar Artodo," and right there the dragon’s feet pounded the ground heavy as it prepared for takeoff.

From her early childhood, Emerald has been shaped as a killer. Growing up in a dark environment where all she sees and knows is evil and violence planted in her mind and heart that being a killer is the only way to survive. As she matured, Emerald learned to embrace her dark instincts and use them to her advantage, becoming a formidable force to be reckoned with in her ruthless world. But everything changed when she met the spoiled brat daughter of the most powerful crime lord in the underworld. "A forbidden connection, a hidden truth, and Emerald's future hung by a thread."

Salvation. Sanctuary. A safe place. Somewhere he can be safe and free. Somewhere away from abuse, from his bullies, from harassment, from false judgements... from ropes... and whips... somewhere away from pain. Somewhere they will never reach him. That is what Aqueo Harp had always been wishing for. So when he finds himself dying and waking up in a world of magic, a world completely different from the one he had, he views it as a blessing in disguise. It was the thing he had been asking for—to escape from the cruel fate of an orphan like him in his previous world—a life under the mercy of a human trafficking organization that plunged him in a cycle of recurrent depression, back-and-forth at the local detention center, and other stuff that are known to be interrelated with juvenile delinquency. With that in mind, Aqueo swears to never go back to his miserable old life and live an opposite life in the new world, one that is devoid of any trouble he had in the past. But not even a full day has passed when he finds out that his fate in this new world might end up the same as his previous one. This place is also brimming with slavery and other abuse, just as dangerous as his previous world—or even worse. But there is hope, Aqueo Harp meets a water spirit and finds new friends, something he never had for a long time. With their help, Aqueo doesn't feel as hopeless anymore.

Their is a village in a snowy forest. They are quite prosperous. Like many others they have a saintess and a god they follow. Unfortunately when they are most in need of their gods assistance they are abandoned. The Saintess manages to escape but how would she survive on her own?

‘“You killed him. It’s your fault!” San started crying and shaking, his stomach was trying to fly out of his body. His mind was trying to destroy him. It would be better if he died there too. It would be better if he died.’ Yang Shan moved to Hong Kong with his parents after surviving a disaster. He left his past behind and ran away, carrying his trauma with him. But after joining the eSports team Zhu Long, he had to face himself and others. He couldn’t and that was when he met Kim Hyunyeong, a kind stranger that helped him. Both shared similar experiences, but Shan’s burden was too heavy even for Hyun, so he left. Will they be able to continue where they left off or will there be only silence at the end?

“It’s Duke Raymond, oh my god he looks so handsome in white!!” a lady exclaimed. Just hearing this warning bell Eloise, peered to the right. A beautiful man dressed completely in white tux walked confidently into the ballroom. His black eyes wandered amongst the crowd, searching for a certain someone. {‘Why is he here!!’} Eloise bit her lips anxiously. {‘Either way, lets run before he catches me,’} she pulled up her fluffy ruffle skirt to her knees and ran like the wind. All of a sudden she felt her skirt being pulled from behind. “How audacious of you to pull a lady’s skirt,” she shouted and pulled without taking a glance back. “My, my, I think I stepped on a cockroach, what shall I do? Shall I roast it for tainting my shoes or should I chop its head off,” a hoarse voice jokingly said from behind. {‘Shit, I’m dead,’} she glanced back in slow motion. “This..... My lord, can you let go of my skirt,” she pointed to his foot that was firmly stepping on the bottom of her skirt. “Why not, I am just expressing my emotions to the lady who expressed ardent feeling to me in her letters,” he said with a smug smirk. The crowd gasped. “She wrote him a love letter!! That shameless wrench,” some lady shouted out loud. Hearing this, Eloise’s eyelid twitched, “sir... no, Lord, I think you misunderstood. I was only expressing my heartfelt gratitude with my ‘thank you’ letter,” she enunciated each word. The duke chuckled. “Oh is that so,” he strode closer having a tight grip on her skirt, “are the words bat-shit-bastard, ring a bell. I read it in your letter,” Eloise gritted her teeth, {‘so you plan to use my word against me, huh? We’ll see who wins,’} she stepped to his side, showing her back to the entire crowd. “MY LORD! Where are you touching me?!” Suddenly she shouted, gasping her bosom. “How audacious of you. I RESPECTED YOU SIR!! How could you do this,” she screamed and ran away while he was frozen in shock. The entire ball room was in disarray. “Lord Raymond is a pervert!!”

Kai Chen, a martial arts savant whose obsessive pursuit of perfection drives him to madness. After dying on Earth, he is reborn in a mystical world of cultivation where Qi fuels incredible power. As Kai ascends through realms, blending modern techniques with ancient arts, he leaves a legacy that disrupts the balance of worlds. With his cold demeanor and unmatched skill, he attracts powerful allies and formidable enemies, navigating sects, demon realms, and enigmatic entities in his quest to transcend human limits and reach ultimate perfection.

When two souls fall in love, there is nothing else but the yearning to be close to the other.

Grace Evans was living a nightmare. Abandoned by her family after a traumatic childbirth, she found herself alone on the cold streets, cradling her newborn, with no idea who the father was and no place to turn. Her step-mother, Victoria Lawson, a woman of ruthless ambition, had orchestrated Grace's downfall, stripping her of everything she held dear. But Grace is not one to be broken. As secrets from her past begin to surface—secrets that tie her to a legacy she never knew existed—Grace embarks on a journey to reclaim her life and secure a future for her child. With the help of a mysterious benefactor, Ethan Cole, whose motives are as shadowy as his past, Grace steps into the cutthroat world of business, determined to dismantle the empire that sought to destroy her. Yet, in a world filled with betrayal, hidden agendas, and corporate warfare, trust is a luxury Grace can’t afford. As she uncovers the truth about her biological parents, the identity of her child’s father, and the dangerous secrets her step-mother has buried, Grace realizes that her battle for survival is only just beginning. With everything on the line, Grace must outsmart her enemies, protect her child, and claim the legacy that is rightfully hers. But the closer she gets to the truth, the more dangerous her world becomes. Can Grace rise from the ashes and take back control, or will the shadows of her past consume her for good?

Shiba was having his life turning upside down as the new hero and he had blocked his supernatural power inside of his body while he meet with Lugh and another old pal of his friend that it been so long time no see each other went he met Agent Yuta and Agent Tamura.

Sometimes life offers you a chance to change your view point, sometimes it offers you more than that. Life has its weird mechanisms of working and it never stops for anyone. Life molds one as a person and also offers chances to change. Can darkness truly be conquered with light? Or will light be overshadowed? Can love save and bring change? Can love melt an ice cold heart? Can love truly conquer all? ***** Meet Alena Flameheart, an enthusiastic, sometimes nervous but up to taking things in her own hands. She never frets over hard work. Meet Kai Rumaro, the young master of The Rumaro family. He can have anything he wants but the price must be paid. ------------ "I know who you are," she declared looking straight into his eyes, not even a single sign of wavering could be found from her. "You'll tell me what I am? Who do you think you are Miss Alena Flameheart?" he sneered, crossing his arms across his chest. "I may be nobody to you, but I certainly know you're not who you pretend to be. You're a fake!" she declared on his face, fearlessly. The surprise was evident on his face, a grimace forming as his facial features changed. "H-how dare you!" he yelled stammering on his words as if she knew some deep secret of his. As if he was exposed. She smiled gently, "Don't worry, your secret is safe with me" Read on to find out! ---------- Author's note: The cover image is not owned by me, credits to the original artist who made this. I only edited it. Discord Server: https://discord.gg/F39FGcdGhF Discord ID: ChristySeraSwiftcc#3921

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Liam a cold and rude billionaire,who cold make you disappear with a snap of the finger falls in love with his secretary

TALE OF WATER ASHURA

Vampires, Werewolf and demons rules while humans are at the bottom.....Logan the cold heart vampire prince meet the slave girl that he can't control himself every-time he is around her......but will his heart melt for once? This is the whole series, not just a book. But it is a stand-alone book.

Though the prospect had not anticipated the extent of his bond, Vlladimir was prepared to commit and was hoping for a special yet gruesome ending. The poor soul belonged to the Omega clan of wolves, and this weakest clan named her Aila. He was an Alpha, known to his serpents as Vlladimir, and he was the most powerful and feared of all. Since Aila's birth, his clan has been watching her in preparation for a mission that he will eventually fulfill when he is mature enough to do so. That means he, as the pack's leader, will change her faith in any way he can—not even inadvertent connections between their fate and the supernatural world will deter him.

"Abhinav, an ordinary teenager, is reincarnated as a young child named Cain Fenris Merlin. As time flows, he realizes he is fated to become the strongest fire mage. Michael, similar to Cain, is destined to become a water knight. Fate intervened, and they both became friends. However, due to the enmity between their two factions, they had to pretend to be enemies. Cain wanted to stop this discrimination, leading everything to take a dark turn. His efforts did not pay off, so he decided that only a dark path could bring change to this discrimination. Knowing that his best friend had turned to evil, Michael decided to stop him and tried to convince him, but Cain wouldn’t even listen to his best friend. Thus, they both became enemies and began to fight each other. Eventually, they reconciled and saved the people of Pandora from discrimination and senseless deaths. But fate decided to play again; a new foe appeared. He was sinister, a formidable being, the king of all demons. The demon king decided to stir up the conflict again, but Michael and Cain stopped him and restored peace once more." _________________________________________________________________________________________________ This is a new series I’ve decided to start. I bet you will like it. Support me if you guys liked it. If any grammar mistakes are found, please forgive me. English is my second language, and I’m not fluent in it.