Brace Shine

She gave up her dream of shining on the ballerina stage —for him. She sacrificed her self-respect —for him. She forgot her true identity —for him. But even after all that, she couldn’t compare to the woman who held Ryan’s heart. Arwen Quinn, heiress of prestigious Quinn family, realized too late that no matter what she did, she would never win Ryan’s love. The future that awaited her was a life trapped in endless misery of a loveless marriage. So, decisively, she ends their relationship and walks away. What she didn’t expect was that in breaking free from Ryan, she had opened the door for Aiden to enter her life — a chance that he had been waiting for. Aiden Winslow, an enigmatic CEO isn’t just mysterious —he is determined, and won’t allow to take Arwen away from him again. ____ Excerpt: Aiden narrowed his eyes, “Are you sure about this?” “If I wasn’t sure, I wouldn’t have asked,” Arwen replied coolly. “Stop dawdling. If you’re unwilling, I’ll find someone else who can get the marriage certificates today.” His expression darkened as he pulled her close. “Once offered to me, it’s mine alone.” Unfazed, Arwen asked, “So, do you accept? If yes, we’ll get the certificates now.” “On one condition,” he said. “I don’t do contract marriages. The woman I marry will be the woman I share my bed with. If you agree, then we’ll—” “Not a problem. Let’s go,” Arwen said without letting him finish, pulling him into the Civil Marriage Bureau.

What is my existence? What am I? Since his birth, Aldrian Aster had never been an ordinary human. One day, a screen appeared in his sight with a message: I’m tied to the universe. I’m tied to nature. All of this is my own karma. Why I am different is also my destiny. My domain encompasses all things. There is nothing that can escape my view. There is nothing that can escape my sense. There is nothing that can escape my will. As he read these words, Aldrian understood that this was part of his destiny. Abnormal cultivation? Rapid comprehension? Mastering everything? Creating techniques effortlessly? This was his journey towards discovering his 'true' self.

This was a fragmented corner, a world forgotten. On that day, when he was most disheartened, Ning Cheng was forcibly brought here. Because of Ning Cheng, this corner would be renowned throughout the vast Starry Sky, and this world, thanks to Ning Cheng, would shine in the endless universe!

He was an orphan with mediocre aptitude and a humble background. Through perseverance and an unwillingness to settle for mediocrity, he practiced cultivation desperately. By a stroke of luck, he awakened the Ancient Martial Soul, long extinct in this world, and from that moment on, his rise was unstoppable, like a comet soaring high, embarking on a cultivation journey to dominate the world. Starting as a beggar who was bullied by others, he began to shine with each step, entering into an era of chaos where Sects are numerous, talents abound, the Ten Thousand Clans vie for power, and human heroes emerge one after another in a vast and magnificent world. With the Tyrant Sky Martial Spirit, he vowed to forge his own myth!

li Liu born on the day of disaster, bringing the winds of heaven, flames of hell. that day was when the heavens shined, and hell raised! as the baby of both races shined in the dark whistle making a name for hell. it was also this day he lost his father and mother, from both of heaven and hell.

``` —Señorita Li Xue, está embarazada —dijo la doctora mientras le entregaba el informe del embarazo que claramente había dado positivo. Li Xue no sabía cómo reaccionar ante la noticia. Ella había venido totalmente preparada para realizarse el examen de virginidad y demostrarle al mundo que todas sus acusaciones eran falsas. Estaba completamente segura de su virginidad intacta, entonces ¿cómo era posible su embarazo? Esta es la historia de una mujer, Li Xue, que ha trabajado arduamente para construir su carrera como modelo. No provenía de una familia rica donde todo se servía en un plato de oro, sino de una familia trabajadora de clase media, donde uno tiene que esforzarse mucho para alcanzar sus sueños. Su sueño era convertirse en la principal modelo de moda, pero se desvaneció cuando se encontró atrapada en un escándalo. Nadie le creyó. Ni sus amigos ni su novio. Se quedó completamente sola con el niño que crecía dentro de ella. Entonces, dejó la ciudad, con la vida creciente en su vientre. Con un pequeño demonio-ángel creciente que le daba fuerzas para sobrevivir en este mundo sin sentido, para convertirse en algo de lo que todavía no estaba segura. PD. Esta es una obra original, no una traducción. Y la portada me pertenece. (Encargada a: GiselArts). Únete al servidor de discord del autor: https://discord.gg/88C4VZD O conéctate en Instagram: author_scarlet_shine ```

In the heart of Neo-Lumina, a city dripping with wealth and ambition, Ella Chen thrives as the enigmatic CEO of SynergyTech, a groundbreaking biotechnology firm. Known for her steely resolve and breathtaking beauty, she is the epitome of success and power. However, beneath her polished exterior lies a hidden identity—one tied to an ancient lineage of master alchemists practicing the long-forgotten art of transmutation. As Ella navigates her high-stakes business world, she meets Kai Ren, a striking figure in the underground kung fu circuit. Seemingly an ordinary fighter, Kai harbors a clandestine connection to an ancient society of martial artists sworn to protect the secrets of alchemical knowledge. He aims to confront a growing threat against his brotherhood, perpetrated by wealthy elites attempting to exploit these secrets for gain. Drawn together by unexpected circumstances, Ella and Kai embark on a journey that unravels their hidden pasts and intertwines their fates. As they navigate through corporate espionage, thrilling martial arts battles, and the steely determination of office politics, they begin to uncover deeper layers within themselves—where love blossoms amidst chaos and betrayal lurks just beyond their grasp. As the plot unfolds across multiple chapters, Ella and Kai's relationship will test their loyalties while exposing secrets that lead them to confront their intertwined destinies. Trapped in a world where appearances are deceiving, allies become enemies, and love threatens to distract them from their responsibilities, both must draw on their skills—both in kung fu and alchemy—to protect each other while striving for success.

[Propose to Liliana Draven and get rejected.] [Success: Gain the All Affinity Crystal and God-Level Talent.] [Failure: Lose the system and receive… a handkerchief to wipe your tears] Veer braced himself for rejection, but to his shock, she actually said yes! [Ding! Task failed] [But a hidden mission has been completed. System upgrading...] [Would you like to merge with the Wife Doting System?] _______________________ Labeled as a joke for his “useless” Dragon Master Aspect, Veer never expected dragons to take him seriously—or for the School Belle to form a contract with him. And what? she’s an Ice Dragon? And her sister, the Dark Dragon, wants to be tamed too? Veer’s life just turned into pure chaos, and it’s only getting crazier! ...... Additional Tag - Yuri

In the sprawling metropolis of Shanghai, where ancient pagodas sit beside glass skyscrapers, two lives intertwine in the relentless pursuit of success and belonging. Liu Wen, a young woman from a modest town, arrives in the city with nothing but a dream and her tenacious work ethic. Working tirelessly in a high-rise office by day and studying for her business degree by night, she aims to prove that success can be built brick by brick. Yet, the weight of urban life and the allure of easy shortcuts constantly test her spirit. On the other side of the city, Chen Kai, heir to a growing tech empire, navigates the gilded traps of wealth. His ambition has always been to prove his worth beyond his family's name, but the glitter of the city often blinds him to life’s true values. Burdened by expectations and hungry for connection, he yearns for love that transcends social status. Their paths collide in an unexpected moment—a night when city lights blur, and strangers become confidants. Through late-night conversations in hidden cafés and chance meetings in crowded subway cars, they discover a shared dream of something more profound than money and fame. Will their love survive the trials of ambition and the ever-turning wheels of the urban jungle? And can they reconcile their differing worlds to build a future together, or will the city swallow them whole, as it has countless others?

The knight and princess strolled down the long corridors of the Summer Home "GOD, AEDRIC! HOW COULD FATHER BE SO CRUDE! SO RUDE! SO SHREWD!" Princess Elora shouted, her voice echoing through the stone halls. The knight, Sir Aedric, glanced over at her. "Well... he does have a point," he said with a small smirk. "You do get a bit uptight when things don't go your way." Princess Elara froze in place, her eyes widening in disbelief. 'Here we go,' Aedric thought, already bracing for her response. "ME?! UPTIGHT?! HOW DARE YOU, SER AEDRIC!" she shrieked, her fists lightly pounding against his armor. The knight remained unmoved, patiently enduring her fury. "YOU HAVE TO TAKE ME OUT TO LUNCH AS PUNISHMENT!" Aedric sighed, resigned. "Aye, Your Highness..."

He needed a wife for his family and public reputation and she needed a husband to keep her sanity, to save herself from her evil father! Amy Banks, her best friend signs her into a contractual marriage with the billionaire. Amber Gardiner, a sweet and kind girl had to marry at 20 to a man she knew nothing about. A man she'd play wife for, for two years. There were no restrictions in this marriage, a man like Hadrian Vale couldn't be restricted by banal things such as emotions, afterall! They could have other affairs for all they'd want! He was rich, with an undeniable aura and a guy of few words who lacked a heart. But love had its warm hands on Amber and she fell first against her will! But Hadrian was a man that would not love and couldn't love as well. As the end of the two year contract drew to an end, Liam Vale, Hadrian's brother steps in to show Amber love she'd never expect from his brother! Yet her heart yearns for stone-cold Hadrian but Liam stands in as a challenge. Join Amber on this bittersweet journey of discovering dark secrets and finding eternal love.

In a world where true humanity has vanished, a doll by the name Riona, created with feelings, longs for her own life after years of being passed from child to child. Her desperate wish to become human is granted by an enigmatic entity, thrusting her into a cruel and corrupt reality. As Riona navigates this harsh world, she clings to the hope of finding and spreading the lost essence of true humanity. This tale explores whether innocence can survive and shine in a world where humans rarely act like humans.

Ethan is a young boy who is constantly frustrated with his family's constant fighting and bickering. He feels like he has no escape from the stress and tension at home. However, everything changes when he meets a girl named Anya. Every Wednesday, Anya comes to the park near Ethan's house, and she is always full of energy and life. Ethan is fascinated by her spirit and begins to look forward to Wednesdays, knowing that he will get to spend time with her. Anya brings a breath of fresh air into Ethan's life, and he starts to see the world differently. She teaches him to appreciate the little things in life and to find joy in simple moments. With her help,Ethan starts to become more positive and hopeful, even when things are tough [ A light story]

seorang anak lelaki biasa yang bernama Theo yang hidupnya berubah cuma karena satu permainan sepak bola sekolahnya

The Magical Beasts trample, the dragons roar, the Sorcerors curse, and the light of magic shines on the Beacon Of Knowledge!

Astrael, a celestial star, once one of the brightest and most revered in the celestial realm. His ruthless pursuit of order and disregard for life's fragility in the mortal realm eventually led to his downfall. Luna Solis, a renowned photographer who is slowly losing her sight due to a rare condition and, with it, her will to live. Taking on one last project, she crosses paths with the cold, ruthless Astrael. Not wanting anything to go wrong, she clashes with the arrogant businessman, not knowing that their fate might be bound together for eternity...

Volume 3 Forced away from the magical palace that has become home, Umeko embarks on a journey to The Creator of Japan's shrine with hopes of persuading him to come to his son's aid. Meanwhile, the seemingly all-powerful, Dragon King, Ryu, gains more control over the banished moon god's assets as he prepares to take over all the realms. Surrounded by danger and death during her fight to survive in a life that she previously wanted to abandon, does Umeko have what it takes to commit to her vow of saving Tsukiyomi from the ultimate evil trapping him from the inside? ***** WARNING This book contains graphic, adult content that may be triggering for some individuals, including but not limited to: the opposing forces of good and evil, talking to the Creator, manipulation, imprisonment, servitude, inner conflict, demonic possession, murder, sacrifice, self-loathing, de-programming from upbringing, near-death experience, idolization, differences between gods/humans/demons, blurred lines of friendship, betrayal, discussions of universal domination, casual sex, sex addiction, profanity, theft, mind games, same-sex content, psychological thrill, BDSM, humiliation, mention of group sex, abuse of power, wanting/begging to die, aftermath of self harm, talk of suicide, self-sabotage, harem activities/gossip, mention of threesomes/group sex, and drinking. ***** Find out where your donations go by copy & pasting: https://thisangelshine.wixsite.com/angelshine Stay connected to author's works: https://linktr.ee/thisangelshine

Locked in a wooden stock, I faced execution by guillotine after a heist gone wrong. I braced for the end, but just as the blade was about to fall, a shadowy figure appeared out of nowhere and shoved an 'orb' into my chest. Then everything went dark. Confused? So am I. Want to know what happens next? Join the club. ──────────────────────────── Get ready for a super high fantasy LitRPG Novel!!! At least one new chapter comes out every Monday! You can also buy the author a coffee here: https://demo-origins.vercel.app/ Happy reading!

Chosen to fulfill a Prophecy or perhaps something greater, Arius is born into a fantasy world as a dwarf, a dying race of the past. Watch him climb and shine the glory of the dwarven race. The cover is not mine. If you are the owner of the cover and wish for it to be taken down. Please contact me though discord by clicking on my profile. Cover: https://www.pinterest.ca/pin/816840451184303936/ Updates every day or so 50k words: March 24, 2023, chapter 34 100k words: May 5, 2023, chapter 67

Amid the bustling City of Keystone lies hidden groups and buried magic to unravel. What comes are changes in the stars that will shine upon myths and legends, but draw bigger shadows to their truths. It's all too much for Daniel Hart, who just wants to paint for others, but he finds his brush influenced by the slippery effects as maternal mysteries cling to him. WARNING: This is very much full of SMUT before it is mystery and magic. Lots of weird slimy shenanigans too!

A young girl finds herself, stuck in a cycle of violence. Slowly losing her mind for what she thought was love. This is an awareness of Domestic Violence, power and control, and the destruction of one self. “Do not look in his eyes for answers. Do not look to him for kindness. Don’t hold your eyes down when he tells you you’re dirt. Look up. Look for women. Listen to what they tell you. Block your ears to his poison. Let women’s love show you the way out and then never look at him again. See your future clearly. It will be bright and clear and you will shine in it.” (Jean Hatchet – Survivor of Male Violence)

"Luna Online" is a thrilling tale that thrusts readers into the turbulent life of Hikari, a resilient young single mother navigating the shadows of past trauma and battling mental health demons. Watch as she transforms into the enigmatic Luna, an online persona providing her a lifeline to a supportive virtual community. The narrative unfolds against a riveting backdrop of complex relationships, toxic dynamics, and the challenges faced by Hikari's endearing children, Sakura and Souske. Immerse yourself in a rich story as societal stigma and emotional repression add layers of suspense to Hikari's journey. As eviction looms and familial strains tighten their grip, Hikari's sister, Hime, emerges as an unexpected force of strength, propelling the story into a thrilling exploration of sisterhood and the quest for one's true self. Brace yourself for an emotional rollercoaster, where every twist and turn brings Hikari closer to the realization of her own resilience and self-discovery.

What’s Good? What’s Evil? Yuan Tianzhu didn’t know anymore. Torn in two halves—one shining with righteousness, and the other embodying pure evil—He was walking on a tightrope of morality, suspended above an abyss of darkness. Is he Good? Is he Evil? Or something far worse? The only thing Yuan Tianzhu knew for certain is this: People are born innocent. But he? He was anything but.

Pierinna and her whole family got transmigrated into a new world, with magic, now among creatures they would only believe to exist in fantasy books. Some time after arriving, they soon found out they were no longer humans, as their body needed to adjust to the magic of this place, by absorbing it, so they could live. After over five years, and becoming part of the nobles who served the Ethynun kingdom, the family was falsely accused of treason, with no way to prove their innocence right away, so as a guarantee that they would provide evidence, the king took the daughters, and separated them from each other, the oldest with the count's son and loyal black knight of the emperor, while the youngest was taken somewhere no one knew. However much, Pierinna accidentally gets her hands in a letter of the king, sent by a duke, stating that he would rapidly get rid of her little sister and her family. Now Pierinna needed to act as fast as possible, no matter what, she would save her family from the hands of the loathsome king, even if she had to go lower than the king himself.

Almost three decades of drought transformed the Elven empire from a once mighty and feared power into a shell of its former self. The source of the drought was thought to be a curse- a blight upon their land that turned their soil into dust. Eventually, the Kingdom of Men took advantage of their neighbor's weakened state and invaded the elven lands, ransacking what was left of their villages. The remaining elves were forced into servitude and ordered to take care of the people who stole what was once theirs. Nico Holcomb is among them. What little magic he once had dwindled over time, diminished from being away from his homeland and shackled in chains. His only reprieve from his suffering is when he cares for the princess. She's sweet and affectionate and has taken a special liking to him. Over time, he develops reciprocated feelings for her, and he begins to believe she may help his people when she is queen. But his hopes are shattered when the king catches him in bed with the princess, and she accuses him of assault. The king then exiles him to the land beyond the walls. Nico travels for what feels like days, though it's only been a couple of hours; he sits on a tree stump to rest, only for the stump to start shining and shaking. Light beams travel through the roots of the ground like glowing veins. Figures emerge and he braces for the worst but looks up to see an old man with pointed ears. "Welcome young one to the Revolution. This was our home, and we're going to take back what is rightfully ours."

Una chica que tiene poderes sobrenaturales intenta junto a su hermano adaptarse y vivir una vida feliz confrontando los peligros que traen sus poderes.

A girl who has supernatural powers tries with her brother to adapt and live a happy life confronting the dangers that her powers bring.

Vlad, a destitute youngster from the slums, held an unwavering admiration for knights. Following an encounter with a bolt of black lightning, he started hearing a mysterious voice. One fateful day, a knight cloaked in the shimmering glow of the blue moonlight appeared, completely upending Vlad’s existence in the back alleys. This extraordinary event proved that even a faint star concealed among the darkest corners of the nocturnal firmament can still radiate its brilliance, should it yearn to shine. By Indra Scans Join discord! https://dsc.gg/indra

One sunny day as the sun shines brightly in the sky, I meat the only sun that shinned in my dark day, a love never felt before shined like a sunrise in my soul. Yeong Soo Yeon, a K-pop idol singer and actor, meets a foreigner with the most beautiful presence he'd ever felt; an encounter he could never forget even after Two years. Fedora Miller, a lovely and charming and artistic girl from the London captures the heart of a young foreigner with her poetic soul. It's a love story that starts on a Sunny day.