Deku Smile

"Leo's innocence was shattered the day he witnessed a horror he could never forget which he wished so badly his innocent eyes didn’t witness . His elder brother, once a guiding light, plunged a knife into their father's chest, and walked away with a chilling smile. Leo, still a child, was frozen in terror, his playful nature replaced with a haunting dread. He hid in the shadows, his camera still rolling, capturing the sinister act. As the brother vanished, Leo crept out from under the table, his legs trembling like leaves. He approached his father, whose eyes pleaded for silence. "Dad, what happened? Should I call for help? You're bleeding...you look so sick." His father's voice was barely audible, but the urgency was clear. "Leo, listen carefully. The safe...it's yours now. Only your fingerprint can open it. Never let anyone near it. The truth you seek, it's all inside. When your grandfather comes, go with him, take the safe, and leave with him. Protect it with your life." With those final words, his father's eyes glazed over, and he slumped back in his chair, leaving Leo alone with the weight of a dark secret." a slow peace novel love burning within umm hope you would love it coz am inlove with it already love you future readers

A revenge story of a bullied boy who transmigrated to become an OP girl from a mafia family. The boy returns to his old class and faces his ex-bullies as 'Jenn', a perfect girl that everyone loves. “All I wanted was to finally live a normal life. Rather than brooding over what happened before, I did my best to move forward without looking back. The very person that drove me to jump off that bridge on that day sat right behind me in class and I had to see him again every single day, but I still did what I could to stay positive. I didn’t want to have anything to do with these guys ever again. My body was still lying in the hospital bed in a coma with one leg missing. All because of these motherfuckers. But I still managed to have a laugh or two a day, actually more than that as each day passed by. I made more friends than I’ve ever had. I was trying out new things that I could never do before. The past was horrible but the present and the future looked bright. I could not forget or forgive what happened before, but I did not let myself be swallowed up by past suffering. But on this day, everything became clear. Every single one of them deserved to die.”

When a mountain comes to life, awakening its consciousness, it takes on another form—a Mountain Spirit. And that’s me reborn with extraordinary Divine powers. Want to know what these divine powers are? Well, one of them allows me to accelerate herb growth—up to one hundred times faster! Impressive, right? But wait, there’s more! I also possess a ‘golden finger’—which is ‘Space-Time’ system that lets me fish for lost techniques, weapons, pill formulas, and other treasures from the rivers of time and space. With these at my disposal, I’m sure to become stronger, at least stronger than the beautiful sect master who claims my mountain as her personal retreat and constantly drag me into her matters. It’s not an easy life, but no need to worry! I’m not just any spirit—I’m a human spirit born from a mountain, which means I have an extraordinary talent for cultivation. To top it off, my system was generous enough to grant me a divine cultivation technique right from the start. There’s just one tiny problem: it’s a dual cultivation technique, and I need a partner to cultivate it. So, I had no choice but to convince the sect master’s stunning disciple to help me out. I mean, it’s not like I’m after her gorgeous long legs, her curvaceous thighs, or her… well, you get the point. I’m just a humble cultivator trying to grow stronger by any means necessary. If only she’d run into some trouble, so I could swoop in and save the day. That would make things a lot easier for me… but alas, life is never that simple. Still, I’ll find a way. With my Space-Time system, my mountain’s power, and a little charm, I’ll outgrow this mountain and surpass everyone—even the sect master. And maybe, just maybe, I’ll enjoy the beauties along the way. *** No NTR, No Yuri, No Yaoi *** LinkTree- https://linktr.ee/Around_The_Moon Discord- https://discord.gg/zTgR9VFduX

(Warning 18+) Zuri is forced to obey the wishes of her father, who wants her to marry Liam Hayes, a wealthy man she has never met. Rumor has it that Liam is an ugly, scarred old man who abuses the women around him. After breaking up with her boyfriend, Zuri had a drunken accident. When she woke up, she could suddenly hear other people's thoughts! She could hear what the nurses caring for her were thinking, even if they didn't say it. This strange incident added to Zuri's burden. Despite the accident, her father's decision has not changed. Zuri must still marry Liam, an old and fat man she has never met. What will happen to Zuri? Will she find happiness in this forced marriage? Or will she be trapped in a never-ending nightmare?

Wenyan leyó un libro en el que un personaje secundario que compartía su nombre era una falsa heredera. Después de que la verdadera heredera asumiera su posición, la impostora intentó asegurar su lugar en la familia adinerada drogando al hijo mayor y haciendo un hecho consumado de un arroz cocido, solo para ser desenmascarada por la Familia Shen y terminar suicidándose en la desesperación. Wenyan estaba furiosa de ver tal final. ¿Cómo no se podría sobrevivir sin el respaldo de una familia adinerada? ¿Acaso la familia no le había proporcionado una casa de lujo y un sinfín de artículos de lujo? Solo vender esos le reportaría decenas de millones. ¡Ella era simplemente un caso perdido! Si ella fuera la Wenyan del libro, habría renunciado a su posición y simplemente habría vivido relajada como un pez salado! Pero cuando despertó de su sueño, realmente transmigró al libro. Fiel a su palabra, dejó de conspirar. De la noche a la mañana empacó sus maletas, vendió su casa, coche y bolsos, y buscó un trabajo. Toda la Familia Shen notó el cambio en Wenyan, su hija adoptada. No solo se había mudado obedientemente, sino que también nunca causó problemas de nuevo. Aún más extraño fue que ahora podían ver sus pensamientos más íntimos. «Papá, Mamá, nunca quise usurpar su nido, pero los resultados de la prueba de ADN de la verdadera hija tienen problemas. De hecho, ella es incluso más falsa que yo, la supuesta heredera.», pensó. Padres de la Familia Shen: ...... Entonces, la 'hija' perdida y encontrada fue expuesta como una impostora y llevada por la policía para ser interrogada. «Hermano mayor, ese compañero de colegio tuyo no es bueno, es un espía corporativo, el hijo ilegítimo de los archienemigos de la Familia Shen.», pensó. El hijo mayor de la Familia Shen: ...... Después, el compañero fue sorprendido robando documentos confidenciales y también fue llevado por la policía para ser interrogado. «Segundo hermano, eres una persona tan pura y noble, no debes estar con la hija de la Familia Qin, ella solo te está usando, su corazón en realidad está puesto en alguien más.», pensó. El segundo hijo de la Familia Shen: ...... Gracias, lo investigaré. «Y tercer hermano, cuarto hermano......», pensó. Al final, nadie podría haber predicho que la hija adoptada menos distinguida de la Familia Shen se convertiría en la mimada nuera.

Wenyan lisait un livre dans lequel un personnage de chair à canon portant son nom était une fausse héritière. Lorsque la véritable héritière reprenait sa place, l'imposteur essayait de sécuriser sa position dans la riche famille en droguant le fils aîné et en en faisant un fait accompli avec une histoire de riz déjà cuit, pour finir par être démasquée par la Famille Shen et se suicider dans le désespoir. Wenyan était furieuse de voir une telle fin. Comment ne pourrait-on pas survivre sans le soutien d'une famille aisée ? La famille ne lui avait-elle pas fourni une maison de luxe et d'innombrables biens de luxe ? Il suffirait de vendre tout cela pour empocher des dizaines de millions. Elle était simplement un cas désespéré ! Si elle avait été la Wenyan du livre, elle aurait abandonné sa place et simplement vécu décontractée comme un poisson salé ! Mais lorsqu'elle se réveilla de son sommeil, elle avait réellement été transportée dans le livre. Fidèle à sa parole, elle arrêta de comploter. En une nuit, elle fit ses valises, vendit sa maison, sa voiture et ses sacs, et chercha un emploi. - Toute la Famille Shen remarqua le changement chez Wenyan, leur fille adoptive. Non seulement elle avait déménagé docilement, mais elle n'avait également jamais causé d'ennuis à nouveau. Plus bizarre encore, ils pouvaient maintenant voir ses pensées les plus intérieures ! 【Papa, Maman, je n'ai jamais voulu usurper votre nid, mais les résultats du test ADN de votre véritable fille ont des problèmes. En fait, elle est encore plus fausse que moi, la fausse héritière.】 Parents de la Famille Shen : ...... Puis, la 'fille' perdue de longue date qui avait été retrouvée fut exposée en tant qu'imposteur et emmenée par la police pour interrogatoire. 【Grand frère, ce camarade de classe à toi n'est pas fréquentable, il est un espion industriel, l'enfant illégitime des plus grands ennemis de la Famille Shen.】 L'aîné de la Famille Shen : ...... Par la suite, le camarade s'est fait prendre en volant des documents confidentiels et a également été emmené par la police pour interrogatoire. 【Deuxième frère, tu es une personne si pure et noble, tu ne dois pas être avec la fille de la Famille Qin, elle se sert de toi, son cœur est en réalité porté sur quelqu'un d'autre.】 Le deuxième fils de la Famille Shen : ...... Merci, je vais me renseigner. 【Et toi, troisième frère, quatrième frère ......】 Au final, personne n'aurait pu prédire que la plus insignifiante des filles adoptives de la Famille Shen deviendrait la belle-fille choyée.

"Vem aqui, pequena!" "De jeito nenhum!" O que fazer quando a esposa está brava? O poderoso CEO é podre de rico, cobrindo-a de demonstrações extravagantes de amor todos os dias! Hoje um carro de luxo, amanhã uma mansão, depois um jato particular... Em uma entrevista para a mídia: "Qual foi o presente mais caro que você deu para sua esposa?" "Até agora, nosso filho!" "Você trata sua esposa tão bem, ela com certeza deve te amar!" CEO ri confiante, "Sem dúvida!" Ao chegar em casa, sua delicada esposa joga um contrato de divórcio nele, "Dongfang Yu, assine isto!" "Hai Xiaotang, tudo que você pensa é em divórcio. Não pense que não sei lidar com você!" O CEO, cheio de fúria, estala os nós dos dedos, "Uma tábua de lavar, um ábaco, um teclado, um durian... escolha um!" "Durian!" O CEO acaba ajoelhando-se sobre o durian com um baque!

After her mother’s passing, Tabitha Collins’s father marries a new wife and sends Tabitha Collins to live with a family she barely knows. There, she meets Alexander Foster, the family’s high-flying Eldest Young Master, who wants nothing to do with her. Apart from him, however, the other members of the family loves her and dotes on her. Soon, things began to change. Alexander Foster becomes intrigued by the mysterious and seemingly untamable Tabitha Collins. Who is she exactly? Initially, the girl seems to lack confidence and needs protecting, but as he finds out more about her, he realizes, he's the one with the catching up to do!

Lu Tong spent seven years studying medicine in the mountains, but upon returning home, he found everything had changed. His eldest sister, a victim of foul play, met a tragic end. His elder brother, wrongfully imprisoned, languished in dungeons. His father journeyed to the capital to seek justice, only to meet a watery demise on the road. His mother, driven to madness overnight, perished in flames. Lu Tong packed his medical kit and headed to the capital of Jingzhou. 'Debts must be repaid, and lives must be avenged! 'If there's no judge, then I'll be the judge from Hell!' In the capital, noble families faced successive tragedies, Commander Pei Yunxing quietly investigated the matter, And suspicions fell on a young woman from the Renxin Medical Hall. However... Before he could find evidence, The girl made her move against him first.

In a universe where the Zodiacs rule, Avant Dekus, the youngest son of a Star Realm Lord, awakens the long-feared 13th Zodiac—Ophiuchus. A power that destroyed its past wielders, Ophiuchus is now Avant's burden to bear. Enrolled at the prestigious Celestial Academy, Avant faces trials, rivals, and the looming threat of the Abyss, a force that could consume the universe. As he uncovers dark conspiracies and battles to master his powers, one question haunts him: Why did every Ophiuchus wielder before him fail? Can he break the cycle, or will he, too, fall into oblivion? *This story will be temporarily paused for chapter revisions and enhancements.*

Churchling sea, mysteries of the world, and gods hidden in plain sight. They are things Hildebrant should never see but fate loves him too much and now he must endure or fall to its madness that hides more then person would expect.

The world was separated for a milennia and each section of the world grew in culture and understanding. When those separations diminished, the world had to learn to work as one and have thus far failed. Now it is up to the 6 heir of the world to band together to stop the threat that comes for them; if they are unable to work as one then there will not be a world left to rule. Based on a DND campaign with characters being based on my friends PC's, follow along each week as the story unfolds and see if Hize will prosper, or fall to ruin under their rule.

Longing. It was a feeling he knew all too well. He longed for many things, knowing full well he might not be able to attain any of them.

A smile. It's an expression that I think is the most beautiful thing one could witness. A genuine smile is filled with so much beauty behind it, which is why I think it's so beautiful. But I lost my smile, long ago, because of my past. But I wasn't alone, there was someone like me, and it's Veronica. I don't know how, or when, but she also lost her smile because of a past experience that took away her smile for good. Getting closer to her, I realized that she returned my smile... my smile that I had lost for so long. She lifted the walls that surrounded me, just by being herself. And now, I want to do the same for her, I want to bring back her smile, I want to break through the wall that separates me from her, I want her to open up to, I want her to see me as her friend like how I see her as a friend, and most of all, I really, really, really... want to see her smile. No matter how long it takes me, I'll wait, just to bring back her smile, like how she brought back mine.

After two years, he finally found her and snatched the child from her hands, "If you want to be with the child, sign this marriage agreement." She scoffed, "Is threatening me all you know how to do?" The man was somewhat crazed, "Yes, aside from this, I don't know how else to keep you!" Two years ago, because she resembled the woman he loved most, he used every means to get close to her. She responded indifferently, but he became even more obsessed and relentless. However, he never anticipated the day she would run away, and he swore, no matter where in the world, he would find her.

making you smile is top priority, smile always.

Zara, raised in exile by her mother, uncovers a life-altering secret upon her mother’s death: she is a “Watcher,” a legendary guardian chosen to protect the kingdom from an ancient darkness. Watchers have always been male, and Zara’s birth as the first female Watcher led to her family’s exile. But there’s more—Zara is the first Watcher born without magic and the prophecy speaks of her as the Watcher of two flames(salvation or destruction), making her an even greater anomaly. Now, with her mother gone and the kingdom in peril, Zara must return to reclaim her destiny. Accompanied by her mysterious horse, Hei Hei, who harbors ancient powers of her own, Zara infiltrates the palace in search of answers. What she finds is far worse than she imagined. The current Watcher, a distant relative, and the manipulative queen have turned to black magic, plunging the kingdom into chaos. As darkness spreads, illness, fear, and death consume the land. Zara realizes her mission isn’t just to reclaim her role as Watcher—it’s to dismantle the evil gripping the throne. But her path is fraught with danger, and without magic, her fight seems impossible. Meanwhile, the newly crowned king, grieving his father’s death and burdened by the kingdom’s collapse, faces another challenge—custom dictates he must choose a queen soon to maintain stability. Unbeknownst to him, the woman destined for him is already by his side. As he begins to fall for Zara, she finds herself torn. Her destiny demands she sacrifice everything for the kingdom, but can she deny her growing feelings for the prince? With the fate of the realm hanging in the balance, Zara must decide: will she embrace her role as Watcher, or risk it all for love?

She was the precious daughter of the rich Feng family. One day, she woke up in the body of a beautiful, younger girl who lived in poverty. Determined to stay calm in these strange circumstances, she sought to fulfill the wishes of the younger girl, whose body she somehow ended up in - She wanted to become a superstar with her pretty looks. However, she soon realized that someone else was living in her original body, and that person was living her life. She grew suspicious of this 'imposter' who somehow knew so much about her personal life, and she had every intention of finding out who this imposter really was.

“Smile!” “Why are you making that face? Can't you smile?” “You’re so young, enjoy your life!” Smile... SMILE!... SMILE!!! Why do they always give me advice? Men want to show they're superior by giving me orders. Talking is easy; anyone can talk and say beautiful words. But no one truly knows how others feel; no one is an expert on others' emotions. So why do they give me advice? Do they think they know me? Do they have the illusion that they understand me? If they knew just a tiny bit of what I feel, they would shut up! Or maybe I'm just exaggerating my feelings. To others, it might seem normal, or my suffering might appear bearable. I hate it when they make my suffering look so easy. If only they knew—if they knew, would they keep telling me to smile? If they were in my shoes, could they keep their smiles? If only they could see what I see! Maybe I am cursed or something like that. What would you call someone who lives with devils? Literally! People aren't the devils this time; it’s those creatures clinging to them, breathing with them, as close as possible. How can someone keep their sanity with such a view? Why haven't I thought about suicide? I don't know. I've thought about it many times, but I still feel something. Even if I am exhausted, there's something inside me waiting for light, for hope, even if it seems absurd. Who would believe me? But maybe, just maybe, this small ember inside me isn't lying.

Una muestra de los papeles de divorcio llevó a Xia Xinghe a un estado de miseria. Sin embargo, después de un accidente automovilístico, ella se transformó en una "hacker" profesional con más dinero del que podría gastar. —Todos aquellos que me han menospreciado, intimidado y se han burlado de mí, por favor, hagan una fila, ¡les enseñaré lo que realmente es una bofetada! —Espera, espera, espera. Ese chico allá, el ex-esposo con el que ya no tengo ninguna relación, que no se salte en la fila. —¿Qué? ¿Quieres ayudarme a abofetear a esta gente? —No solo eso, ¡te ayudaré a abofetearme a mí mismo! El hombre terriblemente guapo, con miles de millones de dólares de herencia, levantó su palma para abofetear su propia cara, ¡sin duda alguna! P.D.: Esto es poder femenino, sin trampas, sin malentendidos, sin tabúes; una historia de amor correspondido. También, por favor, espera lo inesperado en términos de la trama, y no te aferres a la estructura típica del romance.

Selembar kertas cerai mengirim Xia Xinghe kedalam sebuah kemiskinan. Namun, karena sebuah kecelakaan mobil kemudian dia berubah menjadi seorang peretas profesional yang memiliki lebih banyak uang daripada yang bisa dia habiskan. Semua orang yang telah meremehkan, menindas, dan menertawakanku, tolong berbaris, aku akan menunjukkan kepada kalian apa arti menampar wajah itu! Tunggu, tunggu, tunggu. Orang yang di sana itu, mantan suami yang tidak lagi berhubungan denganku, jangan memotong antrean. Apa kau ingin membantuku menghadapi orang-orang ini? Tidak hanya itu, aku akan membantumu menghadapi tamparan wajah diriku sendiri!, pria tampan yang gagah dengan miliaran dolar di hidupnya, mengangkat telapak tangannya untuk menampar wajahnya sendiri tanpa syarat! Pesan: Ini adalah kekuatan seorang perempuan, tidak ada kecurangan, tidak ada kesalahpahaman, tidak beralasan, kisah percintaan 1v1. Juga, dimohon agar menduga hal yang tidak terduga dalam hal jalur plot dan tidak berfikiran ke struktur plot percintaan pada umumnya.

Aeliana, a gifted singer from Earth where magic is a mere fantasy, died by betrayal of her own best friend because of jealousy. After being reincarnated, she finds herself thrust into this new world where magic is real with a cheat: she can absorb magic through her music, a power that both empowers and endangers her in this new world.  With this new cheat and couple with the betrayal of her best friend, will Aeliana become the new savior or a new storm?

Five years ago, she was just a typical young woman who always clung to the famous "Social Prince's" side. However, unexpected events led to her sudden disappearance without a trace. Now, five years later, members of the upper class are raising their eyebrows upon discovering that she has returned, with two children who look completely different. The question on everyone's mind: who is the father of these two children?

Claire Collins knows all too well how the world is only kind to those who have money and power. Referred to as the She Devil, she took the business world by storm wearing the title like a crown. She wasn't born a wealthy heiress like most thought her to be. But she sure as hell wasn't gonna let that stop her from achieving what she had set out to do. Even if that meant doing it from the position she most hated to be in. The position of CEO in Finn Corporation. What is her goal? What or who is she hiding? What sins committed keep her up at night? What dangers await for her as she walks straight through the fires of modern hell? Aiden Villan is the most known and sought out CEO of the business world. Villan Enterprise has been at the top of the food chain for decades and he's intent on keeping it that way. He is known world wide for his billionaire dollar deals and the wicked way he has of dealing with his enemies. He is the equivalent to royalty and everybody strives to be in his good favor. But what happens when the view from the top isn't enough? What does one strive for when you already have it all? Is the emptiness he feels retribution for his sins? How can he obtain what he's been missing if it can't be bought? .................................................................................. Sneak Peek: A man started to walk in when his eyes landed on the woman quietly staring out the glass in the far end of his office, stopping him in his tracks. Claire noticed someone come in and slightly turned to look at the man that stared back at her. 'Ah. Of course she's called the She Devil. She's a fallen angel.' Aiden thought to himself as the life started coming back to his eyes. .................................................................................. Hello dear readers! I hope you enjoy reading my very first published novel. If you're into stories filled with romance, comedy, action and lots of heart wrenching moments then you've reached the right novel! Please leave your thoughts and reviews to let me know what you think! HAPPY READING! XOXO !! WARNING !! This novel contains graphic violence descriptions, mature sexual content, adult language and sensitive topics such as rape, child abuse and more. Caution is recommended if triggered easily.

"In the fleeting embrace of a summer's eve, two souls collided in a whirlwind of passion and promise. But as fate wove its intricate tapestry, circumstances intervened, leaving their love suspended in the delicate balance between what could have been and what was never meant to be—a poignant reminder that some love stories are etched in the beauty of their incompleteness."

For better or for worse, Revenge is awalys a dangerous game. Follow the story of a boy forced to become a man with one thing in mind, revenge. The protagonist of our story Khatar was pushed into the life of a pirate. Follow along as he goes from relative unknown to revengeful and betrayed. How much can one balance or tip the scale. ----------------------------------------------- Schedule: 1 chapter bi-weekly Chapter Length: 1100 - 1500

"The Lost Smile" is Kazuki's story in Tokyo, where he hides behind fake smiles, trying to conceal his pain. Amid forced laughter and sharp wit, he stumbles in expressing himself. Events lead him towards the abyss of solitude until he silently disappears. After his death, others discover his hidden facets, revealing parts of him the world never understood.

The adventure awaits as the heroes and demons are awaken.... the White Knight Sir Markus, a skilled and honorable warrior known for his bravery and loyalty to the king. Markus is in his late twenties, with piercing blue eyes and short blonde hair. He stands tall and proud, with a muscular build befitting his role as a knight. The White Knight, sets out on a quest to uncover a conspiracy that threatens the kingdom of Aradon. Along with his companions - the archer Lady Amara, the assassin Elmir, and Merlin's talented apprentice Alice - they embark on a dangerous journey through treacherous mountains and mystical forests, facing perilous creatures and deadly obstacles.