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During three years of marriage, his body belonged to her, but his heart always belonged to another woman. No matter how hard she tried, nothing seemed to change that. However, she became pregnant, but unfortunately, he asked her to have an abortion so that she could continue to donate blood to that woman. She decided to divorce and leave him completely. After experiencing immense pain and change, she emerged reborn, which caused him to develop complex emotions for her and seek to restore their marriage...

The world was once under siege by the Great Demons, extremely powerful beings, possessing magic strong enough to wipe out entire Kingdoms. But due to the intervention of the Great Spirits, humanity managed to trap all the Great Demons, ending their threat to the human world. It is now two hundred years later, and there exists a boy named Lance Grey. He has a strange power, which is almost demonic in nature. Some could say that he's cursed, or a demon in disguise. But the truth about Lance's power will make him a lot of enemies, enemies just like the Great Demons. With only his friends and this terrifying power, Lance must save the world from ruin, without losing all he cares about in the process. Join Lance Grey as he goes on a journey to learn How To Be A Great Demon.

Katsuhira Kazuomi had always hated the idea of coincidences. Sometimes, they work in his favor, but most of the time, they make him miserable. Entering middle school, Kazuomi refused to give in to his misfortunes through effort. Of course, this ended in tragedy. Still, while Kazuomi is sick of these unlucky coincidences ruining his plans, he never blames anything on another person. Now, Kazuomi is just your average high schooler. Wanting to spend an eventful and enjoyable high school life, he puts all forms of pressure off his shoulders going forward. What could this entail for his journey as he continues to forge his previous relationships while forming new ones?

Ren Jiang, an introverted architect, died. He found himself transmigrating into a psychotic villain of the novel he read. Thinking about gaining new martial powers, he excitedly stepped out of the door. He did not get the powers but ended up face to face with a childhood friend who was obsessed with the original body. Ren, "..." Trying to get rid of the obsessed friend he found himself entangled in life and death situation with none other than the male lead. Ren, "... Please, leave me alone!" With the help of his system, Ren, now, Dorion, tried warding off the evil people and correcting original's evil ways. He finally achieved a peaceful life.... Not really. Even, when he carefully avoided any troublesome interactions with the main leads, he still, ended up catching the eye of the male supporting character. A person who appeared at the end of the novel, just to torture the original Dorion. Even when the original owner begged for death, he was cured to be tortured again. Ren, "..." Looking at the tall figure coming towards him, Ren sneakily tried to wiggle his way out, "I'll l-leave right now. I-I didn't m-mean to come here…” Kade Death laughed, his red eyes gleaming with intense emotions. He easily trapped the beautiful person in his arms, "My sweet, you didn't actually think that I would let you go, right? The scared Ren, "..." I did, But I dare not say! "I let you go once, angel, not anymore..." Ren, "...System, H-Help!" System, "Why don't you help me?!!!! Save me from the claws of this nine-tailed fox!!!!" ---------------------------------------------------------- "It's a slow burn. You have been warned that there will be smut... but at later parts. (after 100 chapters...) Readers can show their support by voting on the chapters. .............................................................

Wei Jun, mysteriously transported from his world to a realm of ancient cultivation, faces familiar faces from his past life, including his lost friend Li Chen and former love Lian Zhen, now with the demonic Mo Jiao Sect. Hiding his true origins, Wei Jun trains alongside friends, confronting powerful enemies and unlocking deep memories. Haunted by past regrets, he seeks redemption and answers, battling dark forces to protect his new and old companions in this gripping tale of fate, revenge, and self-discovery.

"On that day, Zach Harper died-" Or at least that was how it was supposed to be. I died. But there was good news, and bad news. The good news; I was reincarnated! Transmigrated into the World of Aethoria! Holy fuck, miracles do happen! But the bad news was, "Huh? What's this?" ... [DING!] A New Quest has been issued:- Type:- SURVIVAL Name:- Quest To Becoming Stronger: Description: The {Great Calamity} is coming...Get stronger and survive. Duration-: ... Reward:- ... Penalty:- Death, ??? ] ... I had to survive. •••• •For every 10 Golden Tickets, One extra chapter •For every 20 powerstones, One extra chapter. •••

Witty FL x Adorkable ML + a cute bun + a talking crochet fox ---------- After the sudden death of her boyfriend, Leslie Song has been single-handedly raising her precious little daughter Calliope. It’s a difficult life, but it’s a happy one. A freak accident puts an end to that. As Leslie lies dying on the road, watching Calliope breathe her last, she curses her helplessness. Calliope’s crochet fox seems to hear her. It opens its mouth and asks, “Do you want to see your daughter again? If so, follow me. Her soul has already left for another world.” Leslie agrees. That’s the last thing she remembers before losing consciousness. When she opens her eyes again, she finds herself—or rather, her soul—standing beside her unconscious body on a hospital bed. “How is this supposed to help me find Calliope!” she exclaims. “This is not your body. Your body is dead. This is my original host, Charlene Li,” explains the toy fox. “You can possess her body to find Calliope, but if you do, you must finish her uncompleted mission for her.” “And what mission is that?” “To marry the second most eligible CEO in the city.” ‘This,’ Leslie concludes, ‘is a scam.’ But she has no other choice. ********** Meanwhile, the second most eligible bachelor in the city, Calix Xu, is patting himself on the back for thwarting his grandmother’s attempts to marry him off. After exhausting all of his tricks and excuses, he has resorted to marrying the comatose daughter of the Li family. Calix smiles, pleased with himself, "Aren't I smart? Grandmother can do nothing now." But… why is he seeing his newly-wedded wife hovering beside her own body? Before he can react, his wife—the moving one—floats towards him. "Husband! Help me find my child!" “Your child?” Calix asks weakly before doing the only reasonable thing he can do in such a situation. He faints. ---------- WSA 2024 entry! Commissioned cover and character images by yuuri_e (Instagram)

In this world, ascending to upper realms is a matter of resources and ability. No matter the status or power level, if you have the money and the willingness to, you can live in any realm of your choosing. However, the higher the realm, the more power there is to tap into and cultivate. Who is brave enough to seek the Supremacy and rule the world? By: Jerlani

NOTE: THIS STORY MAY CONTAIN SOME VIOLENCE AND MATURED CONTENTS. what do I do ! I can't just leave! am carrying his child! Emily pounderd on weather what she was doing was the right thing, at first it was a simple one night stand, but now there were married and expecting a child, but he already had a child for another woman. I don't like her, Lisa only like mommy Emily, the little girl cried, as Emily told her she would be leaving the house. Lisa was the first child of" Martin Michelson", an handsome billionaire she had slept with in other to get pregnant, but not to trap him or something, she just wanted a child and she felt Maybe his genes were good. and now that story has turned to this, " Emily Santiago, daughter of a wealthy actress, who intentionally tricked and got pregnant for Mr Martin Michelson, how wants to take over the property. and the worst part was that Martin din't even believe her. to him she was just a bitch he had a one night stand with. four years later he had a change of heart and desperately wanted her back, but she was no long the Emily he once knew. his family hated him for what he did to Emily, his first daughter, " Lisa ", hated him most, and all he wanted to do was patch things up. but how do you find someone who doesn't want to be found!

A bossy jewel designer with an ill-feeling towards all things romance has to enter into a temporary relationship with her Personal Assistant to save her face from a scandal only to have her no-romance stance challenged and unwanted ghosts from the past reawakened. ••••••• Twenty-six Amelia Bronte is the owner of a successful fast growing millionaire jewellery company. However, the public image of pseudo confidence she displays is nothing but a facade: A traumatic event in her young adulthood has turned her off romance and anything that comes along with it. That includes men! Then again, one interview with the right man and a social media scandal sponsored by her ex is all it takes to question her hard stance against romance, but will it be enough to make the tall walls built around her heart crumble? ......................................................... This story is a work of fiction. With the exception of recognized historical figures, the characters are the product of the author's imagination. Any resemblance to any person, living or dead, is coincidental. All right reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means-electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise-without the prior written permission of the author.

A Teenager that just entered sophomore year was bitten by a werewolf and learns of the supernatural. What Monster's will he discover what monster will he become?

"Sister, just give up. The Harrell Family will never acknowledge a child born to a mute." The young woman with half-exposed shoulders locked her out of the house. She was considered the young mistress of the Harrell Family, yet her life had become a laughingstock. Her inability to speak led to the Harrell Family losing face. Leo Harrell never once acknowledged her as his wife, but instead, he placed the Mediated Agreement on her bedside every day. With a check worth ten million... signing the agreement meant she could gain her freedom. When they met again, he cornered her with a child in tow: "Isabelle Cloud, do you think I still have a chance?"

When I entered the palace, I was only fourteen years old. My uncle asked me if I wanted to be the new emperor’s concubine. "Who is the new emperor?" I looked at him, a little curious. The uncle smiled kindly and said, "The new emperor is naturally the former prince." "Prince?" I opened my eyes wide and nodded: "Then do it." So I moved into Bailu Terrace and became a concubine.

The vast scale of our universe has lead us to believe that we must be alone. However, this isn't the case. Fane, a member of a highly advanced spacefaring civilization, is suddenly summoned to a medieval world, reminiscent of Old Earth's Dark Ages. On the surface, kingdoms wage endless wars, while beneath, a mysterious dungeon sprawls, its labyrinthine corridors constantly shifting like the gears of a clock. Yet, this world is not the only one drawn into the chaos. Two others have also been pulled into the fray, bringing with them powerful crystalline mages and ancient gods long thought forgotten. Now, Fane must fight to survive alongside native warriors and foreign entities alike, all while unraveling the cryptic mysteries of this strange and dangerous realm. Survival is only the beginning - deciphering the truth could change everything. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Hello! Thanks for checking out my work! I'm not the greatest author, but I plan to consistently update this project, even if I have to write significantly slower than what you typically find on this platform. (My apologies!) Below, you will find some key notes that might be nice to see before becoming invested. PACE: 1 ch/week For now, I plan to write roughly 1 chapter / week. However, this might change in the future as I acclimate to writing more frequently. (Or if this story randomly becomes very successful.) MONEY: At least first 50 ch FREE I know I just mentioned this story becoming "successful", which typically entails paying the author and bla bla bla. BUT! I like the idea of this just being my story with no hooks or lines for a while. I plan to make the greater first chunk of the story free. TRENDS: ~~Overpowered~~ Honestly, I hate the concept of things being "overpowered". It reminds me of the first time I hacked my favorite childhood videogame. (It sucked the fun out of it completely.) That being said, I want this story to involve genuine challenges that take effort or risk to overcome. GENRE: Action, Mystery I would like this story to focus primarily around Action and Mystery. There might be some mild things tossed into the fray like comedy and romance, but don't expect anything too raunchy. DISCORD: -not yet implemented- I may eventually start a discord for this story. It could make a good library for supporting lore or artwork, as well as a place for people to discuss their theories or leave feedback. For now, this discord doesn't yet exist, but I will update you here when/if that changes. OTHER STORIES: Paused A few of you may have known me from my previous stories. I know, you may be pretty bummed that I haven't updated either in a really long time. There were some pretty hefty flaws in those stories that I kind of beat myself up over. (I actually formed this story while trying to restructure the surface world for 'Reincarnated as a Haunted Machine'.) For now, this will be my only work, as the world I live in has become rather complicated in recent years. Perhaps at some point, I will return to my other works, but for the foreseeable future, this story will be my one true love.

Who doesn't panic when they come back to life after death? especially if the cause of death is Loving Family. Because of a small incident at dinner, Karl was killed by his little sister. But things change when he returns to his past. Finding the source of death is his little sister, Karl is determined to survive the trouble that will occur!

In a world similar to earth, yet entirely different, an anonymous man finds a strange metal, a metal that has the energy to create everything, and what he created is a system

The daughter of two poor farmers, beautiful Li Xiao Niang is given a once in a life time opportunity to become the Crown Prince's bride, but when she gets married to the Prince, she finds that life in the Palace is not at all like she imagined and she is sorely under prepared for the difficulties ahead of her. Will she come out victorious or will she lose to the enemies hiding behind the shadows?

Just when Xu Mang decided to put in effort, God graced him with His presence. But then, Xu Mang made a huge blunder, and God was chased away. From then on, Xu Mang decided to just be a dead fish. “Ugh…” “Actually, being a dead fish isn’t bad either.” “Because even lying down, I can still win.”

I have a younger sister. I can do anything for her. I can walk in the darkness, but she must bloom in the sun. But one day, my sister died. When she died, she still held a photo of a man in her hand. Very well. Now all the meaning of my remaining life is to make this person live in hell forever.

[Mature content] To save his family's reputation hanging by a thread, Mikael took on his twin sister's place in an arranged marriage to Marquess Wolfram, all while dealing with his father's crumbling business. Aware that his identity would eventually be revealed, Mikael planned to tread cautiously. But... would his plan hold up for long? #alphaxalpha

Mafia is very well known as someone who is ruthless and involve in most of criminal activities. In most of the story, Mafia guy become a husband of the female lead due to arranged marriage or maybe due to the parents is in debt or sold their daughter to the Mafia. Well, this story is a bit different which the female lead has an upper hand this time and she use it to tame the Mafia.

Zaya Mars and Kabir Asad have been married for a year but yet felt like strangers in their own homes. Zaya has been trying everything possible to make the marriage work but to no avail. Kabir, on the other hand, has made it clear that he has nothing to offer since the marriage is a contract marriage and he was forced into it by his family. He blames Zaya for having to end his relationship with his long-time girlfriend. Things took a new turn for their love story when Kabir purposely arrived home late on their first wedding anniversary and Zaya questions him about his whereabouts. Feeling annoyed by the pestering of Zaya, Kabir uttered in anger: “This is just a contract marriage. I have nothing to offer to you because you were never my choice!” In tears, Zaya makes a vow to make him love her even though they are in a contract marriage.

They had been the sweet couple everyone envied, but an accident turned them into enemies. He despised her to the bone, yet confined her to his side, forbidding any man from nearing her. By day, he was her aloof and abstinent boss; by night, he turned into a bloodthirsty Satan, humiliating and tormenting her. As time passed and misunderstandings were cleared, the man fiercely pursued his wife, but she could no longer give him her true heart.

Rosemary Von Carrier- a villainess that I added into my favourite novel. She wasn't ordinary though...she was a psychopath.But now I've been reincarnated into her body can I survive in this unfair novel world?

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Sold to the Duke of the Empire, I still had hopes of a happy marriage in my heart as I'd liked the Duke for a very long time. I wanted to give the Duke my everything, even if it was just a political marriage. I tried my best to fulfill the marriage but Alexavier Agnes, the man I got married to never showed up in our bedroom even once after six months of our marriage. One day while having dinner we had a small quarrel and he dashed out of the room fuming and panting in anger. That was also the night when my screams and cries echoed in pure darkness as I was murdered brutally by some assassins. Why was I killed? Why did my husband hate me so much? Why did he not show up in our bedroom for six months? There's so many questions I didn't know the answers to. I shed tears of blood as I took my last breaths and swore to myself that if I get a next life I'll never marry this man again. ... Turns out God listened to my prayers as I woke up as my younger self... But I failed to stop my marriage with him. And something strange happened as he unexpectedly showed up in our room on our very first night. "I only married you to save the marquis's fortune." I paused before adding, "I'll divorce you in an year." His brows furrowed as he growled, "You can not divorce me." Why? Why does he not want to divorce? He hates me and I hate him back, divorce is the best option for us. Then why? Just what changed this time?

Heroes exist in this world, blessed by the highest divines and granted great luck and support in their lives to reach the ultimate goal of slaying the Demon Queen. They live different lives from ordinary people, forced to live off scraps, and step aside for the heroes. I was born an ordinary human, entered their ranks and managed to slay the Demon Queen together with them, through hard work, effort and shaving off my life! However, at the end of the battle as my broken body reached its limits, the hero spoke to me. "That's what an inferior like you gets for trying to stand in the same place as us. Now let me ease your passing!" With that, the holy blade created to slay the evil penetrated my chest. However, the Demon Queen's blood lingered on the blade that penetrated my chest. Then when I thought I had died. Instead, I awoke in the Demon Queen's private room. As for the Hero. The next time we meet, I would be on the opposite side. After Stealing the Hero's women!

Gates have appeared all over the planet where other beings from different worlds came out and causes havoc upon the Earth, at the same time. A portion of humanity is given the power of the 'System' where the awakened individuals are able to possess and cultivate their supernatural abilities called skills. Initially. The world struggled and almost went into an apocalyptic era had not these individuals, now called players helped. Adrian, Jealous of his brothers being powerful Players was then chosen to become one after many years of waiting. The power that's given to him was simple. Pay to Win! ______________________ My updates are very inconsistent, and I'm really sorry. But if you're curious, you might want to see this, since I've started worldbuilding a little bit using this website. https://www.worldanvil.com/w/earth-justnanasekun

Xavier Knight, the sole heir of Knight's empire, was known for his wealth and popularity, but he was equally recognized for his kindness and humanity, never flaunting his riches. His friendship with Ethan Anderson, admired by many, was particularly notable. Isabella Anderson, Ethan’s sister, had always been a vivacious and affectionate girl. Since the eighth grade, she had harbored deep feelings for Xavier, seeing him as the man of her dreams. However, when she finally confessed her love, Xavier rejected her. The pain of this rejection was something she carried in her heart, trying to distance herself from him. A pivotal incident drastically altered their relationships. Isabella’s love turned to hatred, and Ethan's friendship with Xavier crumbled, transforming into bitter enmity. The siblings severed all ties with Xavier and vanished from his life as if they had disappeared off the face of the earth. --- Five years later, Isabella and Xavier crossed paths unexpectedly at a grand event. Isabella was no longer the sweet, bubbly girl she once was. She had become a top model, known for her arrogance and cold demeanor, with a reputation for making people tremble with a single glance. When Isabella spotted Xavier at the ceremony, she noticed the conflicting emotions in his eyes. However, her heart, now hardened and numb, felt nothing. She walked past him without a second thought, coldly informing him that she was no longer significant to him, nor was she ever love him anymore.