Anthony Burgess Prize

"Some people win lotteries. I won a centuries-old boyfriend who refuses to move on." ------------------------------------------------------- Wei Jun he thought he was just a normal man from a family obsessed with ghosts and maple leaves. Until one day, a casual walk near the cursed tree gifted me something he didn’t sign up for— A beautiful man in white, waiting under crimson leaves, smiling like he’s been expecting me for centuries. “Ah, you’re finally back,” he said, voice soft as falling leaves. “I’ve been waiting ... just like you told me to.” He called him by a name he didn’t remember, tells me stories of a past life he never lived, and asked him to love him the way his long-dead lover did. Problem is, He thought he was falling for him too. But when ghosts cling to promises made long ago, someone always had to let go. Congratulations, indeed. Because when the game was fate, the prize might just be your soul.

Tycoon + Beauties + Rebirth + Humor + Anti-routine "As long as the host interacts with a beauty rated 90 or above, they can receive a cash reward." "Moreover, for every 30-point increase in the target's favorability towards the host, there is a guaranteed chance to win a prize!" "So, what might the prize be?" "Common prizes include a Beauty Evolution Agent that can enhance the host’s attractiveness from a score of 78 to a stunning 95..." "Well... actually, I don't really care about the money or the lottery. Mainly, I just really love playing games!" From then on, Zhang Jingdong changes his destiny with the help of the extravagant system, reaching the pinnacle of life.

Eve Thompson acordou na cama do solteiro mais cobiçado da Cidade S com o braço dele em volta de sua cintura, mas ela só tinha as palavras de sua mãe em sua mente. "Certifique-se de que ninguém descubra que você está disfarçada como sua irmã," disse-lhe ela, olhando para a marca de nascença falsa desenhada com maquiagem no rosto da filha restante. "Você tem que fazer o Senhor Charlie se casar com você, tudo que temos depende disso!" disse ela. Era uma pena, pois o homem ao lado dela se parecia muito com o homem que ela havia perdido muitos anos atrás. O favor de Anthony Charlie com as mulheres era notoriamente difícil de conquistar, mas em um estupor de bêbado, ele se arrastou para debaixo dos lençóis com a mulher ao lado dele, seduzido pela memória de alguém que ele havia perdido há muito tempo e que esta mulher se parecia. Contudo, ela nunca teve uma marca de nascença. Nunca poderia ser ela. Seu encontro foi coincidência? O que o passado escondido deles revelaria!? Junte-se a Eve Thompson em sua empolgante jornada de cortejo e espionagem política enquanto ela assume o lugar de sua irmã gêmea na vida agora abandonada e tenta salvar sua família conquistando o coração do misterioso solteiro, Anthony Charlie!

``` Eve Thompson mendapati dirinya terbangun di tempat tidur pria lajang paling memikat di Kota S dengan lengan pria tersebut melingkar di pinggangnya, tapi yang terlintas di pikirannya hanyalah kata-kata ibunya. "Pastikan tidak ada yang tahu kamu menyamar sebagai saudara perempuanmu," kata ibu itu padanya, sambil melihat tanda lahir palsu yang digambar dengan riasan di wajah anak perempuannya yang tersisa. "Kamu harus membuat Pak Charlie menikahimu, semuanya tergantung pada itu!" ucapnya. Sungguh sayang, karena pria di sampingnya sangat mirip dengan pria yang dia kehilangan bertahun-tahun yang lalu. Anthony Charlie memang terkenal sulit untuk mendapatkan simpati dari wanita, namun dalam kondisi mabuk, dia merangkak di bawah seprei dengan wanita di sampingnya, terpikat oleh memori seseorang yang telah lama hilang yang sangat mirip dengan wanita ini. Namun, dia tidak pernah memiliki tanda lahir. Tak mungkin itu dia. Apakah pertemuan mereka kebetulan? Apa yang akan terungkap dari masa lalu yang tersembunyi mereka!? Ikuti perjalanan seru Eve Thompson dalam kisah cinta dan spionase politik saat dia mengambil alih kehidupan saudara kembarnya yang kini ditinggalkan dan berusaha menyelamatkan keluarganya dengan memenangkan hati sang bujangan misterius, Anthony Charlie! ```

After a sudden and inexplicable transmigration, Maximus finds himself in a fantasy world where extraordinary power exists. But he is not without his advantages; he possesses a system that grants him the ability to become stronger as he takes on wives and birthed children. Determined to conquer this new world, Maximus uses his cheat to gather wives and birth children, building up his power and influence. As he gains more allies and resources, he sets his sights on the ultimate prize: ruling the world and surpassing even gods. However, the road to conquest is not an easy one. He must contend with powerful factions, rival conquerors, and unexpected challenges as he builds his ideal empire. But with his cunning mind, he is determined to succeed and become the greatest conqueror the world has ever seen.

The war for freedom is far from over. But this time, the enemy isn’t just the government—it’s the ghosts of the past. After escaping Arkadia-7, Myst is left with nothing but fragmented memories and a name that no longer feels like her own. The government may have lost their prized experiment, Blue Rose, but the damage has already been done. Struggling to recover from the mind control that nearly erased her humanity, Myst finds herself caught between the Clan’s growing resistance and the haunting truth of who—or what—she was created to be. But she isn’t the only one changed by the war. As the Clan prepares to strike back against the government’s growing influence, an unsettling presence begins to rise from the shadows. A weapon perfected through pain. The government has never been one to waste a valuable experiment. And some projects never truly end.

A Game Beyond the Screen In a world where virtual reality blends seamlessly with the real, five friends have spent countless hours navigating the vast and immersive universe of The Circle, an online game renowned for its realism and limitless possibilities. But everything changes when the game's campaign leader announces a challenge: a bug hidden within the game, and whoever finds it will receive a share of the game's ownership. With years of experience and knowledge of every inch of the game, the group of friends jumps at the chance. But as they dive deeper into the game's hidden corners, they soon realize that the bug they're hunting is more than just a glitch - it's a gateway to darker, more dangerous forces within The Circle. From AI-controlled mobs to mysterious territories with shifting rules, nothing is as it seems. As they uncover secrets and face challenges beyond their understanding, they begin to question whether the game itself is manipulating them or if they're just pawns in a much larger game. The stakes are higher than they ever imagined, and the line between the game and reality begins to blur. Will they find the bug and claim their prize? Or will they become trapped in a world that's no longer just a game?

Sophia Jones never imagined that saving a boy from a brutal gang attack would change her life forever. When the powerful Smith family offers her a job as a bodyguard for their youngest son, Anthony, she seizes the opportunity—unaware of the dangerous world she’s stepping into. The Smith Group is more than just an empire; it’s a fortress of secrets, betrayals, and ruthless power struggles. As Sophia earns their trust, she catches the attention of Raymond Smith—the enigmatic and untouchable heir who sees through her every move. Their undeniable chemistry is dangerous, but Sophia has already given her heart to someone else… a love she’s held onto for twelve years. But when old enemies resurface and betrayals hit too close to home, Sophia must decide: will she remain a silent shield for the Smiths, or will she fight for the life—and love—she truly wants? A story of power, protection, and passion, The Billionaire’s Silent Shield is a gripping romance packed with suspense, action, and an irresistible slow-burn romance that will keep you turning pages until the very end.

publishing drafts one by one leaving readers with cliff hangars and asking them for help to improve (cuz I'm new to this) UPDATE NO1: ADDED BOOK COVER

Malachai is a retired assassin, but when the ruthless mafia boss Lucius pulls him back in, he finds himself drawn to Ezra—Lucius’ most prized possession. Taking Ezra means war, but Malachai has never been one to follow the rules. In a world of power, betrayal, and deadly obsession, will Malachai save Ezra—or destroy him?.

Ren Arashi, a notorious assassin known as the White Reaper, finds himself facing a different kind of judgment after death. Instead of eternal damnation, he awakens in the strange and vibrant Spirit World, a land filled with lost souls and curious creatures. He's thrust into a high-stakes competition called the "Spirit World Gameshow," where players compete for a chance at reincarnation. With his carefree yet loyal Soul Guard, Hinata Yushiro, Ren must navigate a series of challenges and quests. Using his Skills, Ren must outwit and outmaneuver his opponents. But the Gameshow holds dark secrets, and the line between competition and manipulation blurs. As Ren delves deeper, he questions the true purpose of the Gameshow. Can he trust the enigmatic Soul Guards? Who are the mysterious creators behind this bizarre competition? And will Ren embrace his newfound powers and carefree spirit to conquer the Gameshow and win the ultimate prize: a second chance at life?

Anthony was an orphan and has been through the hard life filled with suffering Working twenty four hours a day with nothing to show for it. He prayed everyday for a better day but god seem to not hear him He only read novels and other books in other to escape his harsh reality, because it was only in it he found solace He died one night on his way home from work after cursing god for the first time as a result of his frustration. He thought he would be heading to hell for cursing god. But a Unique being that even the universe couldn't fathom was intrigued with Anthony's soul. He decided to grant Anthony a wish after he had been through a hard life Follow Anthony as he vows to achieve whatever he couldn't in his past life. He shall stand above all with absolute power All tremble with just the mention of his name Overpowered✓ Handsome✓ NOTE: This is my first book HAREM PASS: DENIED R-18: DENIED Support us with your power stone and gift. Check out my discord to know how to increase the release rate to three chapters daily from the one chapter daily rate. DISCORD: https://discord.gg/ZNUNmJEEVC .................................................................... NOTE: The book cover isn't mine, if the owner wants me to remove it, I will

Alexandra Thompson is a struggling event planner. She expects her boyfriend to propose on her second-year anniversary, but he drops a bombshell on her instead. Their relationship was fake. It was all a bet, and his prize for deceiving her was a new Lamborghini. In retaliation, she stole the keys to his new car with the intent to destroy it. What she did not intend was to crash into a man in a fit of rage and send him to the hospital. Julian Saintclaire is an arrogant billionaire CEO of Saintclaire conglomerates. After being stood up by the woman his parents arranged for him to marry, he cancels their engagement and goes for a smoke, only to be run over and wake up with amnesia. With no memory of his identity, he is forced to live with Alexandra and work as her assistant. Together, they navigate the dangerous waters of love and the forces threatening to pull them apart.

we follow Anthony who has to adapt his depends on the new dark fantasy world that imposes himself. a dark, merciless and uneven place. What fate does this world reserve for him? what secret hides the powerful ones? what development will take its relations? our protagonist will have to survive, persevere in the midst of extraordinary beings endowed with supernatural strength . We follow Anthony, a man forced to adapt to a world of dark fantasy that imposes itself on him with an unmistakable brutality. A place where shadow and violence reign supreme, where inequality is riven and the laws of nature are distorted. A world where every moment could be the last. What fate does this cruel universe hold for our protagonist? What hidden secrets do the powerful hide behind cold and inaccessible masks? And what alliances, betrayals or rivalries will be woven into this maelstrom of supernatural forces and unfathomable powers? To survive, Anthony will have to fight, evolve and face his own demons. For in this place, no matter the greatness of the beings that populate it, it is tenacity that dictates the law.

Nous suivons Anthony, un homme obligé de s’adapter à un monde de dark fantasy qui s’impose à lui avec une brutalité inéluctable. Un lieu où l’ombre et la violence règnent en maîtres, où les inégalités sont béantes et les lois de la nature déformées. Un monde où chaque instant pourrait être le dernier. Quel destin cet univers cruel réserve-t-il à notre protagoniste ? Quels secrets enfouis les puissants dissimulent-ils derrière des masques d’apparence froide et inaccessibles ? Et quelles alliances, trahisons ou rivalités se tisseront dans ce maelström de forces surnaturelles et de pouvoirs insondables ? Pour survivre, Anthony devra se battre, évoluer et faire face à ses propres démons. Car dans cet endroit, peu importe la grandeur des êtres qui le peuplent, c’est la ténacité qui dicte la loi.

Anthony has been reborn! Placed into the remarkable game-like world of Pangera. However, something seems a little off. What's with these skills? Bite? Dig? Wait.... I've been reborn as a WHAT?! Follow Anthony as he attempts to adjust to his new life, to survive and grow in his new Dungeon home!

Anastasia has spent her life bound by expectation, her body carved with the sacred runes of gods who never once cared about her. Bought, trained, and perfected, she was meant to be a prized offering—until Malvor, the God of Chaos, won her in a bidding war just to spite the others. But he doesn’t ask for what she expects. He doesn’t demand anything at all. Instead, he teases, torments, and infuriates her at every turn, peeling away her defenses with a smirk and a ridiculous pet name. She’s spent her life knowing how to please men. But Malvor? Malvor wants her—not the performance, not the expectation, just her. That should terrify her. Instead, it makes her wonder what it would be like to want someone back. Set in a world of mischievous gods, decadent indulgence, and dangerous desire, Scars Made Divine is a story of love, freedom, and a trickster god who never expected to fall for the woman he never meant to keep.

A marriage forged in blood. A kingdom built on bones. And a queen who refuses to kneel. When Elyra Dorne is sent to marry the infamous King Draven Valerian, she knows her life is no longer her own. The world speaks of him in fearful whispers a tyrant wrapped in shadow, a man whose throne was won through war and whose heart is said to be as cold as the steel he wields. But Elyra is no meek bride. Stripped of choice yet unbroken, she steps into his kingdom with defiance burning in her veins. In a court filled with vipers, where betrayal is currency and secrets are more dangerous than blades, she must survive a world where love is a game and power is the ultimate prize. Yet, beneath the king’s ruthless exterior lies something else—something dark, something waiting. And as Elyra is drawn deeper into his web, she begins to wonder: Is he the monster the world fears, or something far more terrifying?

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--- Ariana was rooted to the floor outside of Anthony’s door her heart raced in her chest, like something was preparing to break apart her ribs. She had not wanted to come to a halt, much less listen in on the conversation that was unfolding before her. But the sound of laughter that came from Rachel was not new to her ears which suddenly had her face the direction of the voice like a pupet. “…you’re so bad, Anthony,” Rachel whispered sexily. “I never lie to you,” Anthony countered sullenly then suddenly grew smarmy, “I’m only bad with you.” Reaching out Ariana braced her back against the wall and her mind whirled round with confusion. Glancing around the corner she stopped breathing as she saw them. Rachel resting on Anthony laps, having her hand resting on Anthony’s arm. He leered at her, and from even his bearing suggest that he wanted something more than friendship from her. “She has not realized it yet?” Rachel asked me in low tones as if Shareen was a hopeless case. Anthony chuckled. “He realized Ariana was smart, as well as trusting in his team. That’s her weakness.” Such words are a shock for Ariana as if someone slapped her. [His fists clenched.]His hands shook, and for a moment she considered; she felt that nausea could overcome herself. Trust. That was what she had delivered to them – what she considered they deserved. And now? Now they were laughing about it, about her . She wanted to rush into the room and meet them eye to eye, look them into the eyes and scold them for every single angry word that rises within her chest. But she didn’t move. Not yet. She held a strap of her bag so tightly her hands became gloved. Indeed, she retreated sensibly, her breathing becoming light. It was not so strange they did not notice her go ; of course they did not. Why would they, if they reckoned she did not know any better? And when she came to the door of the house, shutting herself out on the cold evening, when the wind caressed her cheek like a slate, then in her soul something leaped. The heartbreak was still there, but it was buried beneath a wave of something new,rage. But she paused and with her head held high she walked away leaving her legs give away from her. The frosty night’s darkness embraced her when she tripped outside, onto the campus and grass., but the freezing air was no match for the icy sensation in her chest. She began to ponder vigorously various questions, accusations and processes of retaliation in her mind. But she didn’t see the car. This blaring of the horn was too late. There was the pathetic squealing of brakes and a moment of unbearable agony that filled her from head to toe. The world staggered, and the last thing Ariana could make out before everything went black was the night sky above her. Everything went black. ---

Luna Grande n'aurait jamais pensé devoir retourner dans le monde dangereux de sa famille mafieuse. Mais lorsque sa soeur jumelle Sol a disparu, elle a été forcée d'endosser un rôle qu'elle n'a jamais désiré - remplacer sa soeur et épouser Dominick Phoenix, le cruel et dominateur Don de la dynastie mafieuse rivale des Phoenix. Dominick Phoenix est le Don nouvellement couronné de la dynastie mafieuse des Phoenix et fera tout pour conserver sa position. Mais lorsque Dominick a découvert que Luna n'était pas celle qu'il pensait, il a perdu le contrôle et est devenu fou à la recherche de sa soeur Sol. En effet, Sol possède quelque chose de précieux que Dominick désire ardemment.

Kirk Anthony Willo meets up with a long time Crush Tanica Martin, but after a night of Steamy romance they are thrust into a realm of trials of past pain and family Troubles

(First time writing so fuck it, we ball). Ulysses Vanderbauss. Small-time train robber, big-time money-lover. Lives in the horrid old west wasteland world of Ionia. While on the job, he hears something that piques his interest. A tournament is being held for bags upon bags of gold. A tournament of unrestricted, unrelenting gunfights. Duels to the death, for a grand cash prize. Learning this information, he smiles. He knows what he’s gotta do, and he loves it.

After 600 years, Xaiver’s life was nearing its end. But when rumors of a recently discovered treasury with relics that could control time spread, thousands of cultivators rushed to claim it. Some wanted it for power, some like Xaiver wanted to live longer, and some were fueled with delusions of immortality and godhood. Many died from traps before laying their eyes on the prize, and those that did see it began massacring each other. Just as the last cultivator picked up the relic, Xaiver launched a fatal attack against him, but a defensive treasure allowed him to survive the attack. The last memories Xaiver had was the fool trying to use the relic as a weapon and being devoured by it, and a flash of light as the relic shattered. Now he finds himself almost 600 years in the past.

Kaizen Vale, an ordinary man thrust into an extraordinary world, awakens in a void where gods dictate his fate through a mysterious system. Faced with 100 perilous missions—ranging from personal growth to moral dilemmas and chaotic, god-designed trials—Kaizen is challenged to survive a brutal journey where every choice reshapes his destiny. With newfound powers like Ki Control, a sharp wit, and a burning desire to unravel the truth behind his predicament, Kaizen ventures into a world teeming with adventurers, towering wolf-men, cunning elves, and the ever-present threat of death. Each mission brings him closer to the ultimate prize: ascension to godhood. But as Kaizen navigates treacherous alliances, battles monstrous foes, and confronts the darker corners of his own morality, he must decide if the cost of becoming the Almighty is worth the sacrifice. Will he rise to godhood, or will the system break him before he reaches the end? The clock is ticking, and the system waits for no one.

It's that time of the decade when the business tycoons in America fight for yet who gets to perch at the peak. Being the winner of 'Thee Business Mogul Award' comes with a lot of premium benefits, more of everything like a black card, unmatched luxury, prestige and a tantalizing seat in the government: talk of such power. Only the top 1% - the elites stand a chance. One of them is Michael Gild, the current 'Business Mogul' who has plans to gift it to himself. Then, Loreen Scott, a fierce enemy who is determined to keep the prize permanently out of Gild's reach. These two are inevitably drawn into a path by fate, where the thorns cracking the fragile earth seems to never have an end; and the flowers blooming the trees, too alluring to resist. It's still that time of the decade. Let the best man win.

“I Dare you to Say that again he said with a stern look he closed the gap between them, Elsa responded you will not marry me I will not be your wi…. before completing the sentence he kissed her hard like his life depends on it” Anthony Atlas the powerful CEO and underground boss he had always gotten want he wanted and will not settle for no, consumed by his will to make everyone obey him except Elsa who is hell bent on being difficult, Anthony is determined to make Elsa his wife by all means as the agreement signed by her father Elsa Jacob, on the other hand, a mind reader a ruthless businesswoman doesn’t heed to anyone’s and will not be compelled by any man. she is strong willed and is willing to die for her family they are everything to her and will do everything to stop the marriage. one evening after a long day at work Anthony’s anger boils as he watch Elsa get into another man’s car, he broke into her room waited for her to come in as soon as she did he dragged her to the bed pinned under him with a thunderous voice he said “ We are getting married next month I don’t care how you feel no more “ Elsa panicked mixed with the excitement she felt within her , she knew wanted him could it be the bond her grandmother talked about, with this she was more determined to cut him off. As Anthony obsession , grew stronger she began to lose herself in his darkness . Will she succumb to his ruthless obsession over her or will she find away to break the bond between them ? WARNING: This story contains mature content, including explicit scenes, obsessive behavior, and dark themes. Reader discretion is advised. Tags #R18 #possesive #obbessive #Smut #slowburner

When the light falls in love with darkness, Chaos is ensured. To end the centuries old war and save her kingdom, Mienerva Sol Camaira had no choice but to marry the king of vampires, Carlisle Lazan Henkiel De Mara, who claimed her as a prize for peace. Now, she could be his one and alone weakness. But for that, she had to win his trust and make a place of herself in the brutal vampire court. And she would do anything to get that even if she had to prove to him that she had an estranged relationship with the human kingdom. But what if her people want her dead and the only person who wanted to save her was … her enemy, her husband and the demons she hated most. What would she choose to save in the end, the monsters standing as humans or the vampires she called monsters all her life and will her world survive when the truth comes out or everything she preserved so far will be shattered?

Han Jin, a modern playboy, dies in a reckless spree only to awaken in the Tianhua Empire as the third son of Chancellor Han Zheng, a titan of power. But this isn’t just a second chance—bound to his soul is the enigmatic Dominance System, a mysterious force that thrives on awe, fear, and envy, granting him strength and secrets for every heart he sways. Armed with his father’s might and a system’s edge, Han Jin carouses through the capital—until the Emperor decrees a marriage to Mu Qing, a warlord whose beauty masks the blood of 380,000 fallen foes. Thrust into a web of scheming princes, vengeful rivals, and his own cunning kin, Han Jin must wield his system to turn foes into pawns and allies into legends. Mu Qing, though, is no prize to be tamed—her battlefield genius threatens the throne, and their union is a chain to bind her fury. As their fiery clash ignites, Han Jin’s dominance grows, but so do the stakes: a war brews that could crown him emperor—or shatter his soul. In a realm of silk, steel, and system-fueled ambition, one question burns: can a rogue master a warlord who carves empires?