Last Christmas Ariana Grande

Small-town to big-city contemporary romance; CEO, trauma, healing. Resilient female lead and witty male lead 5/11/2024 ~ Helle Chevalier had lived her entire life in a small town. Her father passed away when she was young, so she grew up with her single mother. From the outside, it seemed a mundane but happy life. However, everything turned upside down when Orion Lennox entered her world. Revealing the town's secrets, he offered her a chance at a new life. Will she take his hand? Or will she remain in her familiar hell? "How about I offer you a contract?" Orion proposed confidently. "If you sign it, you'll become engaged to me. You'll live in a big city, and your mother can escape this town too. It's a win-win." "What do you take me for?!" Helle retorted, her eyes piercing into him. "... I said engaged. We won't have any sexual relationship." "….."

“I will worship you Orchid, all of you... if you let me in.” Charlotte swallowed hard as she is met with his hot gaze. How can she trust a play boy? **** When hardworking event planner, Charlotte Bennett, is offered the opportunity of a lifetime by the enigmatic billionaire, Sebastian Grande, she never imagined it would come with a challenge: spend 100 days by his side, planning the most extravagant gala of the year, and resisting his irresistible charm. As Charlie and Sebastian clash over every detail of the event, sparks fly and lines blur between business and pleasure. With each heated exchange, they find themselves drawn to each other in ways they never expected. But as their attraction intensifies, so does the danger, as a rival businessman threatens to tear them apart and destroy everything they've worked for

``` "Marido, eu não quero mais, estou me sentindo péssima..." "Amor, seja boazinha, termine de tomar este remédio." O homem bonito abraça a mulher em seus braços, acariciando-a ternamente enquanto lhe dá o remédio. Qiao Mianmian se depara com Mo Yesi, o mais estimado herdeiro de toda a Cidade de Yuncheng, e acaba dormindo com ele por uma noite. Depois que ele oferece benefícios em troca do casamento deles, a recém-nomeada Sra. Mo de repente tem o poder de ter tudo o que sempre desejou. "Marido, eu dei um tapa na Rainha do Cinema Cheng Feifei hoje, fui muito longe?" "Amor, sua mão está doendo? Deixa eu fazer uma massagem para você." "Marido, eu estourei seu cartão de crédito, você está bravo?" "Amor, você ficou feliz com a sua compra? Me avise quando precisar de mais." "Marido, estou cansada hoje, não quero me mexer..." ```

"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!

“But that doesn’t mean we have to accept it. I Dao Wei, will never blame anyone for my own shortcomings! The so-called Law of the Jungle is something I will rewrite with my own hands!” Each word he spoke seemed to resonate with power, the air around him growing heavy with the force of his conviction. The dark child looked up, his anger wavering, replaced by something akin to fear as Dao Wei’s words crashed down on him like mountains, crushing the doubts that had festered within. “This is my Law!” Dao Wei declared, his voice rising as he drew himself to his full height. “And I am the Law!” Rumble! The sky began to change. Dark clouds gathered overhead, swirling in a furious dance as the heavens themselves seemed to respond to Dao Wei’s challenge. The wind howled through the peaks, and the ground trembled beneath the feet of those watching, as if the entire mountain was bracing itself for what was to come. The clouds grew darker, more ominous, the air charged with a strange energy. Thunder rumbled in the distance, a low growl that steadily grew louder, shaking the very foundations of the Sword Peak. The disciples and elders looked up in alarm, their faces pale as they realized the magnitude of what was happening. “Haa! Even if the Heavens try to stop me, I’ll split open the Heavens themselves!” Dao Wei’s voice rang out, defiant and unyielding, carrying with it a power that defied the very laws of nature...

IMPORTANT NOTE: Please be known that this book wouldn't have made it this far without the support my dear writing buddy Rachel E. Canton who is a great writer of SINS OF THE SERAPHIM - https://www.webnovel.com/book/sins-of-the-seraphim_26438336605116805 and Derek J. Perna To Rachel & Derek, Thank you for everything! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ When the last heir of Ardel lost everything, fate would bring her to her rightful protector. Anna Adhemar, the forgotten princess, found herself betrayed by the Regent. Hunted by the Bargesians and the ruthless slave traders, she desperately fled for her life. Rescued by a mysterious man, her newfound safety was short-lived as she succumbed to a potent aphrodisiac. Then, she awoke in the arms of the fearsome Knight Commander of Gerhard, stripped bare, in a foreign kingdom. Fear, confusion, and a sense of profound devastation enveloped her. But the man before her declared, "I am your husband. I married you last night." Then, with unwavering determination, he vowed, " You're my woman now. No one can hurt my woman." --- Kyren Raychard, the Crown Prince who had chosen to forsake the throne and became celibate, led the Knights of Gerhard to safeguard his kingdom’s border from slave trading activities. Outside his camp, he found Anna poisoned and delirious. The healer informed him of the only cure, of which he must race against time to give and honour her. For the first time, he felt an overwhelming instinct to protect and claim her as his own. Unaware of his deepening affection, he belatedly realised his feelings as he stood on the brink of losing her. Bound by a soul-binding spell, their fates intertwined…

A Sky God’s Spiritual Foundation. It was the greatest natural treasure in all of existence, but the sacrifices one must make to gain the approval of such an entity was unimaginable. Ryu is a genius amongst geniuses. He was born with the four Grand Ancestral Bloodlines. The Lightning Qilin. The Fire Dragon. The Ice Phoenix. The Fire Phoenix… He was blessed with an Ancestral Grade Bone Structure and Ancestral Grade Meridians. The Ice Jade Crystal Bones. The Chaotic Silk Meridians… He was bestowed the First Ranked Heavenly Pupils. The Mysteries of Heaven and Earth Pupils… However, none of it mattered. Born with a False Spiritual Foundation, it seemed that all of his talent would go to waste. Unless… Unless he was willing to grasp his Fate in his own hands. ==== **This novel once went by another name 'Rise. Rising. Risen.' So, the wiki is still under this name https://rise-rising-risen.fandom.com/wiki/Ryu_Tatsuya

Things aren't looking good for Alexandra, an 18 year old girl who wished to live a normal life with no complications. But, this seemingly normal life is thrown into chaos as the remnants of her past keep on catching up to her.

Sixteen-year-old Rin lives a quiet life in the town of Hanae—until she hears a mysterious voice urging her to seek the Emberstone, an ancient source of magical fire. Soon, she discovers she’s the last of the Firebringers, destined to protect this flame from the shadows that seek it. Joined by unlikely allies, Rin must unlock her powers and face growing darkness to save her world before the light is lost forever.

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Twenty-year-old Kaito Rose, who goes by "Ice," never believed in the supernatural until he meets a ghost named Nia by a creek at sunset. His unique ability to see spirits, particularly demons known as Echos, leads to tragedy when his entire family is murdered by one of these entities. Guided by Nia, a mysterious "Lost Echo" hunted by her own kind, Ice ventures into the land of the dead seeking revenge. After consuming an Echo's lungs to gain supernatural powers, he confronts the God of Death, known as The Siren, who reveals they've been manipulating events all along. The Siren captures Nia and subjects Ice to psychological torture, forcing him to relive his worst memories through a mysterious whistle. As Ice struggles between the world of the living and the dead, he must uncover the truth about Nia's nature, The Siren's ultimate plans, and his own destiny as someone who can bridge both realms.

His walk through life held the moniker of "Legend", his reputation held the title of "War Hero", his death - that of a victim. Witness the tale of a man write his own story; as his journey takes him from the lowest lows to the highest highs. He sets out with a goal, to understand his life and death - will he stay true? Or will the chaos of existence mend his drive? Will he reach the Opus Grande, and the opulence of his destination? Or will he fall short, to temptation and desire? ************************************** Opus Grande is a story of a man's rise, and his coming to terms with his situation. A story of victories and successes, but more poignantly, of defeats and tragedies. Throughout, he will overcome trials and tribulations, but Fortune is not so readily gained. (Graphic and Distressing Content Warning)

With the oppression of the Twelve Major Races, who can rise to power? Against the tides and waves of fate, what could remain standing? With a pickaxe in his hands, Zael splattered blood as he tried his best to mine Arcane Crystals. How could he have known that his life would suddenly turn around? In this world of Runes and Arcane, Zael, the last Celestial, bore the fate of his entire race. As his final kin died, the Gift of his race activated, granting him the memories of his entire lineage. Driven by pain and suffering felt by countless generations, how would he fare in his quest to found a new world?

Identical twins, Emma and Ethan, were separated at birth and raised in different worlds. Emma, a free-spirited artist, grows up with a loving but eccentric family. Ethan, a type-A corporate climber, is raised by a wealthy, high-society family. At 20, fate brings them together, but not in the way they expect. After a mysterious encounter, they wake up to find themselves switched – Emma in Ethan's body and Ethan in Emma's. Comedic misadventures ensue as: - Emma (in Ethan's body) navigates the corporate world, shocking colleagues with her unconventional methods. - Ethan (in Emma's body) struggles to adapt to artistic pursuits, leading to hilarious mishaps. Emma (as Ethan) develops feelings for Ethan's best friend, Olivia. Ethan (as Emma) catches the eye of Emma's charming neighbor, Liam. Complications and obstacles arise, including: Maintaining their switched lives without raising suspicions, unraveling the mystery behind the switch and confronting their own identities and desires. The climax unfolds as Emma and Ethan struggle to switch back, confronting their growing feelings for each other's love interests. - Will they find a way to return to their own bodies? - Or will they discover a new sense of self and love in their swapped lives? Genre: Romantic Comedy, with elements of Drama and Fantasy.

This story combines classic enemies-to-lovers and small-town Christmas romance tropes, with a heartwarming, feel-good tone. The snowy setting and holiday traditions add to the cozy atmosphere, making it a perfect read for the festive season.

Brandon Wilson lives in a futuristic Fantasy land of Hollow peak with his sickly,aging father. Due to his birth of being a half-breed he is seen as an abomination to the humans and seen as a disgrace of a bloodline. After being bullied to death, a transmigrator by the name of Lesley Dorn inhabits his body and strives to make this boy's dying wish to be friends with all and find a place to belong. This book will have some violence and R-rated stuff, its more of a dark fantasy that will tackle topics like racist, colonialism, gender related crimes and sexual misconducts. You have been warned and good luck my dear readers and enjoy this dark isekai.

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In a world where dungeons erupt, towers pierce the skies, and demons wage war against humanity, an ancient being beyond time and creation descends to Earth. He has no name—only a purpose: to observe, to wander... and perhaps, to find meaning in the chaos. As heroes rise and empires fall, the true creator of everything walks among them, unnoticed. But when gods, beasts, and mortals clash, how long can the void remain neutral?

Nolan and Alan two young minds are trapped in a gang war after trying to save themselves. They find a sense of belonging and respect in the most unexpected places they could have ever imagined. They learn valuable lessons from their journey and learn that its never late too change.

TAGS : Aventure ; Action ; Combat ; Cruel ; Cultivation ; Faible à Fort ; Fantastique ; Guerre ; Magie ; Non-humain ; Racisme ; Réincarnation ; Torture ; Vengeance ; Violent ; Xianxia Autrefois humain dans un monde technologiquement développé, Asgorath mourut dans un accident et se réincarna en tant que membre d'une race non-humaine appelée Kzhan'La. Malheureusement, sa nouvelle race est haïe par les humains, tout comme d'autres, et il nait dans un de leur camps de concentration. Un camp où les non-humains sont enfermés et forcés de travailler comme des esclaves. Un monde empli de magie et de cultivation. Un monde où humains et non-humains se font la guerre. Un monde où seul la loi du plus fort règne.

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When Alaric first awoke after a long slumber, longer than he could remember, he was no longer in his own body but in the body of a fifteen-year-old. What was worse was that he couldn't remember anything about his old life, but the mysteries didn't end there. What he could remember was a book he once read, his name, Alaric, and that he shared it with the body he had awoken in. How did he know that? Well... it belonged to a character in that book of course, Alaric Astraeus son of Duke Astraeus. *New cover Page* Updates will be any time between [1800]hrs to [2100]hrs (UTC).

The stars are singing, who can hear them? Light is lost from the world, hope must be reignited, the spark that will lead to the drums of war sounding. One man holds the last lantern that separates humanity from chaos.