Shelby Oaks

Shelby berangkat untuk liburan seumur hidup di atas kapal pesiar temannya, Lauren, tetapi ketika dia tiba, dia menemukan Lauren telah bertunangan—dengan mantan pacarnya. Mantan pacarnya telah selingkuh dengan Lauren selama beberapa bulan. Selain itu, teman-teman sombong Lauren menggertak Shelby dan membuatnya merasa buruk karena miskin. Satu-satunya hal baik tentang perjalanan ini adalah Michael. Dia sangat baik, perhatian, dan tampan. Dan Shelby berpikir bahwa dia mungkin tertarik pada dia juga. Tetapi... dia adalah ayah Lauren. Akankah Shelby dan Michael mengungkapkan perasaan mereka yang sebenarnya, atau akankah Shelby selalu merindukan miliardernya di pantai?

USA, Louisiana.. a small town in north-east Louisiana.. if you see a little-bitty tiny dot with the name 'Oak Grove' beside it.. in the most north-east corner of Louisiana.. fifteen minute drive north.. and you' ve crossed into the state of Arkansas.. Or if you would have drove fifteen minutes east instead of north.. you would have crossed over the Mississippi-Louisiana state line.. so that gives you a pretty good general location of the town of my birth.. Unfortunately it wouldn't be the town of my untimely and unexpected death.. nope.. for I would not die in a town.. no.. I would be eventually crushed.. by a section.. of thirty-two inch.. steel.. heavy-wall.. industrial pipe.. for a natural gas line.. being lay'n.. from just north of the cities.. Odessa and Midland.. of the state of Texas.. Over a thousand miles away from my place of birth.. Bastrop.. Louisiana.. where the closest 'safe' hospital was for me to be born at.. forty miles west.. by north-west from where my family had lived for generations.. Oak Grove.. My family has worked as surveyors.. for pipelines and gas or oil facilities.. being built all across this great country on the continent of North America.. for atleast two generations.. If my children take up the mantle.. that would make.. three generations of my family.. to feed and provide for their families.. working as pipeline surveyors.. see Oak Grove is poor.. poor as dirt.. total population.. barely over two thousand.. average gross income per capita per family for a year.. less than ten thousand dollars a year.. there's just no real paying jobs.. in Oak Grove or anywhere near it.. so while the people who choose to work in Oak Grove make ten thousand dollars a year.. I started out as a 'rod-man' which was the lowest man on the 'totem-pole'.. making what those in Oak grove..worked a year for.. I made in a month.. I did nothing but pack bundles of wooden stakes.. then carry them up the mountains of West Virginia.. Or across the deserts of West Texas.. swamps of south Louisiana.. down around Baton Rouge.. or Tibbedaux.. the Everglades of Florida.. fuck I get that nauseous feeling every time I think of when I 'work'd' there.. I walked up on a dead body without a head.. not long after that.. still on the same project I saw the 'headless' corpse on.. I almost stepped on the biggest python I've ever seen.. the fucker was atleast ten feet long and two to three feet wide around.. Anywho, back to what I was talking back before I went off subject for a bit.. I started out making ten thousand dollars every month.. thats twelve times what I would have earned working a month in Oak Grove.. instead of working in these dangerous jobs.. Been a lot of dangerous places.. dangerous terrains.. working in a very hazardous career.. but I was well paid like I said.. and now I don't have a body left to send home to my parents.. that section of pipe.. weigh tens of thousands of pounds.. when the 'Komoda' excavators that were lifting the section tipped.. that was it.. one of the operators didn't extend his 'boom' on his excavator all the way out like he should have.. Now the pipes falling.. as soon as it lands on me.. thats it.. so much weight.. my head will pop and shoot right of my shoulders.. up in the air towards the heavens themselves.. reaches its peak height of its short flight.. then falling.. all whilst my body will be crushed and explode to nothing but splatter'd meat paste.. ending my first life.. trust I've seen it.. I know what will happen from experience.. and so beings the next chapter of life.. I see a tunnel with bright light radiating from then end of it.. as I reach the light I take the final step.. the blinding light recedes and fades away out of existence.. I find my surroundings returning to a lightness that my eyes can afford to see clearly in.. only to meet another pair of eyes facing me.. everything else is shrouded by darkness.. I see only eyes.. staring at me.. staring into me.. starin

Vardy, a shut - in loner, seeks refuge in Rune Quest, an RPG game where he transforms from weak to strong as a Dark Warlock. Soon after he enrolled at White Oak Academy, he faced discrimination alongside his peers in the Frame Initiative. Eventually, he unlocks a powerful system that grants him the abilities from his game avatar.

Raymond Shelby was brutally killed by his girlfriend. It turned out that she was the daughter of a crime boss, and Ray's testimony had been the final nail to the coffin that put the crime boss on death row. Ray would've been a vengeful spirit, having died like that, if not for the fact that in his last moment, using his last bit of life force, he picked up the gun he felt on the floor and fired. He didn't know where he was firing at because both his eyes had been plucked out but he heard his girlfriend's goons scrambling in panic. From what he was able to gather in that moment, he had shot her straight to the throat. Armed with this knowledge, Ray died with a smile on his face. In an instance, he found himself in an unfamiliar place, standing in front of an unfamiliar face that sent him to an unfamiliar world, but instead of being excited, he was a little pensive because of what the person who claimed to be a goddess had said...

Shelby Lee was far from ordinary. Sure, she went to school, and did her work, and was a straight-A student at her school. Yes, she was a female teenager. But she wasn't like anyone her age. Shelby had been born with a superpower, one that had made her a hero in the night, one that was dangerous If she lost control. One day, a letter appeared at her doorstep, and when she opened it, she saw it was an acceptance letter from a university she hadn't applied to. The next day, she went to the school to check it out. Only to find it was a school for future heroes and possibly villains. She meets a boy named Connor. They become enemies. And her best friend, along with the university, think their dating. She proposes a truce that involves them acting like their dating. He accepts. And now the game is on. But theres a question that needs an answer. Who will fall for the other first?

"Schau, Michael! Es ist ein Delphin!" Ich traute meinen Augen nicht, als das schöne Meerestier aus dem Wasser sprang. Wir lachten beide, aber als ich ihm in die Augen sah, war das Einzige, woran ich denken konnte, wie sehr ich wollte, dass er mich küsste. Wenn er nur nicht der Vater meiner besten Freundin wäre.... Shelby macht den Urlaub ihres Lebens auf der Jacht ihrer Freundin Lauren, aber als sie dort ankommt, entdeckt sie, dass Lauren verlobt ist - mit ihrem Ex-Freund. Er hatte Shelby seit Monaten mit Lauren betrogen. Obendrein wird Shelby von Laurens hochnäsigen Freunden schikaniert und bekommt ein schlechtes Gewissen, weil sie arm ist. Das einzig Gute an dieser Reise ist Michael. Er ist so freundlich, rücksichtsvoll und gutaussehend. Und Shelby glaubt, dass er auch an ihr interessiert sein könnte. Aber... er ist zufällig Laurens Vater. Werden Shelby und Michael sich ihre wahren Gefühle eingestehen, oder wird sie sich immer nach ihrem milliardenschweren Beach-Daddy sehnen? Longing for the Beach Billionaire Daddy stammt von Scarlett Rossi, einer Autorin von eGlobal Creative Publishing.

Shelby part en vacances du siècle à bord du yacht de son amie Lauren, mais lorsqu'elle arrive, elle découvre que Lauren est fiancée à son ex-petit ami. Celui-ci avait trompé Shelby avec Lauren pendant des mois. Pour couronner le tout, les amis snobs de Lauren intimidident Shelby et la font se sentir mal à cause de sa pauvreté. La seule chose positive du voyage est Michael. Il est si gentil, prévenant et séduisant. Et Shelby pense qu'il pourrait s'intéresser à elle aussi. Mais... il se trouve que c'est le père de Lauren. Shelby et Michael laisseront-ils transparaître leurs véritables sentiments, ou est-ce que Shelby désirera toujours son papa milliardaire de la plage?

En un mundo donde lo extraordinario se encuentra en lo cotidiano, Oak, un niño de madera creado por su solitario padre carpintero, vive una existencia feliz en su acogedora cabaña en el bosque. Sin embargo, su felicidad se desmorona cuando su padre se enamora de una mujer que no acepta a Oak debido a su peculiaridad. A medida que su nueva madre da a luz a una hija, la vida se vuelve aún más complicada para Oak, quien anhela la compañía de su hermana. Un día, cuando un lobo ataca a su hermana, Oak arriesga su seguridad para protegerla, pero su acto heroico es malinterpretado. Desesperado, se ve obligado a escapar al bosque, donde un encuentro mágico con un hada llamada Hacintio le ofrece una nueva oportunidad

Mia never believed in fate—until the night she met Liam. It was raining. He was standing alone beneath an old oak tree, lost in thought, his eyes filled with a sadness she couldn’t ignore. A simple conversation in the rain turned into late-night talks, quiet moments, and an unspoken connection that neither of them fully understood. Liam was an artist haunted by the past. Mia was a woman too focused on the future to notice what was missing in the present. Together, they found something unexpected—hope. But love is never simple, especially when fear stands in the way. And one day, without a goodbye, Liam disappeared. Now, standing under the same oak tree where it all began, Mia is left with unanswered questions, a heart full of what-ifs, and a choice: move on or believe that some connections are meant to find their way back. A story of love, loss, and the kind of bonds that weather every storm—When the Rain Fell is an emotional journey of resilience, healing, and the possibility of second chances.

A thousand years ago, humanity was on the brink of extinction. We were weak—unable to match the strength of the Orcs and Beastmen, the magic of the Elves, or the craftsmanship of the Dwarves. Against the countless races of the world, we lost the war for the central continent and were driven to the barren edges, left to struggle for survival. With the Great Dragon’s decree, no one could harm us for a thousand years, and as time passed, history faded into myth. Now, with that protection gone, the world descends into chaos. In the slums of Old Oak Town, an orphaned boy awakens a cursed eye—Geass, a forgotten legacy feared by all. As those who know the truth of the past begin to stir, the boy’s journey may lead humanity down a dangerous path—one that could reignite the embers of history.

Whispering Across Seasons is a poignant love story set against the backdrop of Solara, a city that hums with life and change. The narrative follows Reina, a quiet dreamer who works at a bookstore and has resigned herself to a life of solitude, finding comfort in fictional worlds. However, her life is unexpectedly altered when she meets Aiden, a mysterious and charismatic man with haunting eyes and a painful past. Their initial encounter seems like a fleeting moment, but soon Aiden becomes a regular at the bookstore, drawing Reina into his world. As their bond deepens, they both begin to confront their vulnerabilities. Aiden reveals the tragic loss of his fiancée, Elise, and the guilt he carries from her death. Though they share joyful moments, Aiden's grief often clouds their relationship, leading to moments of distance and tension. Despite their challenges, Reina and Aiden continue to grow closer, learning to navigate the complexities of love, grief, and healing. They face obstacles like emotional turmoil, misunderstandings, and fears of losing each other, but they also find strength in their connection. Through seasons of laughter, tears, and self-discovery, they come to realize that love, like the changing seasons, requires growth and the courage to embrace both joy and pain. The story culminates in a heartfelt proposal under the same oak tree where they once shared their dreams, symbolizing a new chapter in their relationship. Aiden asks Reina to spend the rest of their seasons together, and she accepts, marking the beginning of a life built on hope, healing, and the quiet whispers of destiny.

The forest was quiet, and everything was still. The gentle northern wind sweeping through the trees and dried leaves brought nothing but a sense of foreboding and despair as Raphael crawled into his cave and huddled against the dirt stained walls. Stifling the moan of anguish that escaped his mouth, he pressed hard on the cut below his ribs. The blood stopped flowing briefly, as he dug some sticky clay from underneath the roots of the oak tree and applied it to his injury. It stopped the blood flow instantly. He was aware of the giant slash across his back, but he was too exhausted to attend to it. 'Later' he thought to himself, leaning back as he shut his eyes. He was lucky to have escaped with his life. "They will pay for this. I will get my revenge soon enough," he muttered to himself as the owl perched on the branch of the oak tree above hooted ominously. He had become his neighbour for the past few weeks, his hooting always reminding him that he may not be the only living thing in the forest. Other days, the silence was impregnable, the eerie quiet sending chills down his spine. As he slowly started to slip into unconsciousness, he heard a dull thud on the dirt outside the cave, too faint for a normal person to hear. But Raphael was no ordinary person. Crouching behind the roots of the tree, he waited patiently as the sniffing began. He made a silent prayer, to no one in particular as he saw the red eyes right outside his cave. They locked eyes with each other, and the enormous wolf bared his canines at him, before howling into the night. All around the forest, several other howls answered, as the earth began to tremble under the numerous paws thundering above it. 'Here we go again,' he thought to himself.

If only she had listened... If only she had obeyed... She wouldn't have been down here... In this cold dark cave in the name of a cell... With this cruel evil Faes left to decide her final fate... DEATH. She didn't mean to do it... She was just afraid... Scared... And Mother help there will be an angel here to save her from her fate... Even if death was far better than staring at the feet of that Angel... EVEN IF. ************ Poppy Darian had always lived a life of tranquility and harmony with her lovely family and adorable friends until she's teleported by mistake to the realm of Faes and accidentally kills one, she is trialed to death but when the Lord of Darkness steps in to save her as she is said to be a Protector, she is given three tasks to complete to prove both innocence and title and as she attempts to complete all, she is whirled into the life and history of Faes and along the line, discovers the real truth and lies about Fae people while battling an enternal darkness that threats to consume the world whole.

In the desolate mountains of the Azure Peaks, nestled amidst a cacophony of howling winds and cascading waterfalls, resided the humble village of Qingyun. Here, amidst the rustic charm of thatched roofs and earthen paths, lived a young boy named Lin Xuan. Lin Xuan, however, was no ordinary villager. He was a weakling, a frail sapling amidst a forest of towering oaks. While other children his age were already grappling with rudimentary martial arts, Lin Xuan struggled to even lift a wooden training dummy. His peers, naturally, viewed him with disdain, their laughter echoing through the crisp mountain air. One day, while tending to his ailing mother, a peculiar glow emanated from an ancient, moss-covered jade pendant that had been passed down through his family for generations. The pendant, awakened by a surge of unseen energy, latched onto Lin Xuan's weak meridian, a jolt of warmth coursing through his veins. Thus began Lin Xuan's extraordinary journey. The pendant, a sentient artifact dubbed the "System of Ascension," bestowed upon him a unique path to power. It demanded relentless dedication, guiding him through a rigorous regime of physical training, medicinal cultivation, and the relentless pursuit of rare herbs and beasts.

Riyaan Singh & Aryan Kumar, both are teenage boys, a college students from Silver oak university, died in a traffic accident when a train crashed into the bus they was riding in, they died carrying regret where Riyaan failed to confess to his childhood friend and Aryan failed to win the prize money for orphanage kids, a promise that they worked toward their entire life since their not fulfill their dream. Right before their death a melodic voice of an unknown female echoed in Riyaan and Aryan's head. At the same time ,a huge, circular, geometric pattern of light appears under their body as their conciseness drifts away.

Mind is a powerful place, there is a saying goes everything you think strongly will become reality. But what if your mind is not your own? what if inside your mind there are beings that can influence your judgment of the world? Make you think what they want you to think, make you feel what they want you to feel, and make you only see what they want you to see. That's what happened to Hendra. He is a DID patient (Dissociative Identity Disorder). Inside his mind live someone who calls himself The Hypocrite. Because of him Hendra always feels like he is living inside a bleak-toned horror film. He makes Hendra assumes that the people around him have evil intentions to harm him. At first, there is only The Hypocrite who lives inside his mind but something happens that makes new personalities born. Percha Island Online is the world's first full-dive MMORPG. A game that comes from a very mysterious origin of the foreign world Nevergan Heaven Universe. A game that can make the soul of the player mutated to become something as powerful as a god! When Hendra played it, he made his character into a cat girl of his dreams named Leona. However, unknowingly, Leona really came to life in Percha Island Online and became the third personality. Leona's pervert-narcissistic-bird-mush-brain-catnip overdose cat (this term is according to The Hypocrite, and it will become longer as the stories go on) makes Hendra's life becomes more and more complicated. Girls who had never been present in life before became sights he kept seeing and the family he had always shunned before became so close that it made his chest constrict. Not only that because of this, something that was locked up by The Hypocrite awakens. Something that holds a memory that holds secrets about Hendra's bloodline origin. The Bloodline that is directly related to the alien invader is known as The Green One. This is the story about The Hypocrite(s) ----------- The Queen of South sighed and looked at Leona with a pity "You can't advance to realm of Legends. Not with your soul right know." Leona flinched, she had a bad feeling, her cat ears twitched, and with quivering pink lips, she asked "What do you mean?" The Queen of South sigh for the second time "Every Legend is unique, because every Legend will hold the power of Gods! The rule the aspect and manifest the form of the god! Maybe right know you rule the aspect of love but it's because you are the manifestation of love."  The Queen of South stopped and narrowed her eyes, "But the two soul inside your body is not manifestation of Love! They more like manifestation of greed and sloth! How can such impurity will manifest into something so pure such love? The only thing you can do to become Legend right know is to kill the two soul inside your mind! Only one from the three of you can live and reach the realm of Legend, becoming a God of Percha Island!" Leona startled "What!!!" {The Hypocrite: What!!!} {Hendra: What!!!} (Disclaimer: The cover art isn't mine. I found it on Pinterest and edited it. If the original artist wishes for it to be removed, please contact me. This novel was edited by Thomas Shelby#9780, if you want him to edit your novel too please contact him via discord. Update 1 chapter/day Bonus Chapter (per week): 100 power stone = 1st Bonus Chapter 300 power stone = 2nd Bonus Chapter 700 power stone = 3rd Bonus Chapter 1500 power stone = 4th Bonus Chapter Join our discord server and be BugatiCatForm's family. https://discord.gg/zdCWnZbP)

When the heir to a vast and powerful conglomerate finds himself in the role of a humble, live-in son-in-law, his every action seems baffling, even laughable. Whispers follow him, people wondering, "Why does he act without fear? How does a man with no apparent wealth or influence walk so confidently in a world where hierarchy is everything, and the poor bow to the whims of the rich?" But for those bold—or foolish—enough to challenge him, the truth soon becomes clear: they've gravely underestimated him. Beneath the facade of a lowly son-in-law lies a man of unimaginable power, one who could bring even the mightiest to their knees with a mere word. The world sees a pauper, but in reality, he is the kingmaker, the silent force who moves the pieces behind the scenes. As the powerful Lockwood family plots and schemes, they’re unaware of the storm that’s about to engulf them. And at the center of it all is a man they thought they could ignore—a man who might just be their downfall. In this world of betrayal, ambition, and hidden strength, will he finally reveal who he truly is, or will he let them continue to underestimate him... until it’s too late?

In the kingdom of Vaelor, power and magic define one's worth. Theron von Vaelor, the blind second son of King Roderick and Queen Amara, has known only shadows and whispers of privilege. Despite his noble birth, his blindness and scarce mana render him an outcast within the opulent walls of the palace. The grandeur that surrounds him stands in stark contrast to the cold indifference he faces daily. Seeking solace in the palace gardens, Theron finds brief moments of peace amidst the blooming roses and ancient oaks. However, his world is upended when an arrogant royal messenger summons him to the throne room. There, King Roderick, with his fiery red hair and piercing black eyes, delivers a devastating decree: Theron is to be disowned and stripped of his royal title, banished from the palace forever. Stunned and heartbroken, Theron faces a future of exile, far from the only home he has ever known. Yet, in the depths of his despair, he resolves to carve his own path

A powerful necromancer casts one last spell before his death as an act of revenge against those who helped carryout the genocide of all necromancers. But in doing so, he unknowingly sparked a great cataclysm. All souls, good and evil, are being sent directly to Hell without proper judgement. Only a select few could ever possibly uncover this, that being the very people who must live the rest of their lives in secrecy due to their necromantic nature. Follow a weathered veteran, Arethor Celstrum, as he is pulled back into the Oak as his ties to the chaos happening beyond the veil grow ever tighter.

Kingdom of the Three Kings Fair Oaks Prep isn't just a school—it's a battlefield where the Three Kings reign supreme. Their word is law, their favor is everything, and crossing them? Social suicide. Guess which camp I've stumbled into? Kingston Blake, the golden boy ruler, wants me crushed beneath his Gucci loafers. But my family bled themselves dry to get me here, and I refuse to become another notch on his belt of fallen enemies. Graduating is my only escape route, even if it means waging war against Fair Oaks' untouchable heir. Picture this: you're navigating halls where whispers follow your every move, knowing the most powerful guy in school has painted a target on your back—and you're clueless about why. Now amp that up with him being a billionaire's son and the star quarterback whose mission is to break you. Welcome to my senior year hell. Population: me. I never asked to be Kingston Blake's nemesis. But as the battle lines are drawn and every day becomes a struggle to survive, I'm discovering strengths I never knew I had. The shy bookworm is gone, replaced by someone who's learning to bite back. And the most twisted part of this war? With every clash, every heated glare, I'm starting to see cracks in Kingston's perfect façade. There's a storm brewing behind those icy blue eyes, and I'm not sure if I want to run from it... or dive right in. They say revenge is a dish best served cold, but as I rise from the ashes of Kingston's torment, I'm finding it burns hot enough to consume us both. The tables are turning, the underdog is growling, and Fair Oaks is about to learn that even kings can fall. Question is, when the dust settles, will Kingston and I be standing on opposite sides of the battlefield—or in each other's arms?

Reborn alongside others In the city of Aris, where towering spires pierce the clouds and magic is woven into every aspect of life, the druidic order known as the Verdant Hand maintains a delicate balance between nature and civilization. But when a promising young druid, discovers an ancient and forbidden art – the ability to manipulate the very essence of souls – he is cast out, branded a heretic, and forced to flee into the untamed wilds.

“Look, Michael! It’s a dolphin!” I couldn’t believe my eyes as the beautiful sea creature leapt from the water. Both of us laughed, but when I locked eyes with him, the only thing I could think about was how badly I wanted him to kiss me. If only he wasn’t my best friend’s dad…. Shelby goes on the vacation of a lifetime aboard her friend Lauren’s yacht, but when she gets there, she discovers Lauren is engaged—to her ex-boyfriend. He had been cheating on Shelby with Lauren for months. On top of that, Lauren’s snooty friends bully Shelby and make her feel bad for being poor. The only good thing about the trip is Michael. He’s so kind, considerate, and handsome. And Shelby thinks he might be interested in her, too. But… he just happens to be Lauren’s dad. Will Shelby and Michael let their true feelings be known, or will she always be longing for her billionaire beach daddy? Longing for the Beach Billionaire Daddy is created by Scarlett Rossi, an eGlobal Creative Publishing author.

In the small town of Greystone, nestled deep within a forest of towering pines and ancient oaks, the air seemed to always hang heavy with secrets. The year was 1986, and the world outside Greystone was filled with neon lights, fast cars, and loud music. But inside the town, time crawled like a corpse waking from the dead. It was a forgotten place, a pocket of quiet that most folks never left — and the ones who did never spoke of it again. Greystone had a history. It was the kind of history that was whispered about, passed down in hushed conversations between families who had lived there for generations. In the 1920s, there had been an old sanitarium at the edge of the forest, a sprawling estate of cold brick and iron that housed the insane, the criminally disturbed, and those who just didn't fit anywhere else. It closed after a fire in 1933, but the ghosts of its past were said to linger. The townsfolk warned their children not to go near the ruins, but kids are curious. On the outskirts of town, beyond the sanitarium, was the Greystone Forest - the woods where the darkness grew wild, feeding on nightmares. It wasn't just the woods themselves that were terrifying; it was the stories, the creatures people swore they saw on cold, moonless nights. Things with too many eyes, sharp teeth, and claws that tore at the air. For the kids of Greystone, the rumors about the forest were just that — stories. But when a group of teenagers stumbled upon something they should have left alone, the town was plunged into a nightmare far worse than any tale.

Jax died due to a bully pushing him into traffic and getting him killed his last moments was filled with multiple thoughts that was answered way to quickly for him to Rember the answers to them all. now jax is in some random world as a unknown insect that can not only defend itself well but also completely unknown as its species/aka the insects. have never been in this world beforehand.

Ray jikan died and the next thing he noticed was he was as dark as coal while lying in a field of grass he heard nothing but the wind and seen nothing but hill and grass branching out far and wide. he was now in a whole different world

Reshaine, Abidale, and Eleanor are living their normal teenage life, visiting their grandfather from time to time on his farm. Everything started getting unusual after an encounter with the old oak in their grandfather’s yard. It was magical and very unrealistic. They started feeling like there was a burning fire inside of them that gradually grow much bigger and hotter. More and more, they became aware that something is wrong with them. The urge of something inside them is too strong, and they ended up somewhere unknown to anyone. It was somehow peaceful and scary at the same time.