Shine Post Dance

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.

"If the world stands in my way, if people threaten me or those who are dear to me, then I shall become the true darkness, the fear in their hearts that haunts them forever!" Lee Gaon was a professional gamer until one day she was framed as a cheater by a big gaming company and betrayed by those she held dear. Now she is known as Death Eater, a powerful dark entity in the game system world, slicing her enemies in half if they dare mess with her. Her path is now filled with blood and adventure as she desperately tries to find all who were dragged with her into this world—those who destroyed her life. She has only one goal now... "Revenge!" Content Warning: This work contains scenes of gore, violence, and strong language. Reader discretion is advised.

"Gatte, ich will nicht mehr, ich fühle mich schrecklich..." "Baby, sei brav und trink die Medizin aus." Der gut aussehende Mann nimmt die Frau in die Arme und streichelt sie zärtlich, während er ihr die Medizin einflößt. Joanna Lawrence stößt auf Ashton Heath, den angesehensten Spross von Closia City, und schläft eine Nacht mit ihm. Nachdem er ihr im Gegenzug für die Heirat Vergünstigungen angeboten hat, hat die frischgebackene Mrs. Heath plötzlich die Macht, alles zu bekommen, was sie sich jemals gewünscht hat. "Gatte, ich habe heute die Filmkönigin Faye geohrfeigt, war ich zu viel?" "Baby, tut deine Hand weh? Lass mich sie für dich massieren." "Gatte, ich habe deine Kreditkarte ausgereizt, bist du sauer?" "Baby, bist du mit deinem Einkauf zufrieden? Sag mir Bescheid, wenn du mehr brauchst." "Gatte, ich bin heute müde, ich will mich nicht bewegen..."

In the first reincarnation of Earth, the immortals vanished. In the second reincarnation of Earth, the dragon race disappeared. In the third reincarnation of Earth, mankind faced despair. Living in the third reincarnation of Earth, Ding Huan does not want to die.

"Hubby, I don't want anymore, I feel terrible..." "Baby, be good, finish up this medicine." The handsome man embraces the woman in his arms, coaxing her tenderly as he feeds her the medicine. Joanna Lawrence stumbles upon Ashton Heath, the most esteemed scion in all of Closia City, and ends up sleeping with him for the night. After he offers her benefits in exchange for their marriage, the newly appointed Mrs Heath suddenly has the power to have everything she ever wished for. "Hubby, I slapped the Movie Queen Faye today, was I too much?" "Baby, does your hand hurt? Let me rub it for you." "Hubby, I maxed out your credit card, are you angry?" "Baby, are you happy with your purchase? Let me know when you need more." "Hubby, I'm tired today, I don't want to move..."

20 years ago the industrial revolution began, and everything changed. The world became flooded by new machines and weapons. Dreadnaughts the abominations of the sea, airships the rulers of the skies... But behind the scenes a much more mysterious power awakened. Veronica Navarro a 21 years old university student woke up in this strange new world. There are many questions around her, what is this place, how did she get here, and why is a knife sticking out of her chest?! She quickly learns the truth of this world and falls into a struggle between forces she never thought possible. Follow along Veronica as she uncovers mysteries about a world filled with Gods, Angels, Machinery, Divination, Corruption and Ascension!

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.

I spent years avoiding poetry, and what happens? Got me when I least expected it. Born after seeing a tv programme. Pushed by a need to escape from writing that epic. Reflexes to landscapes, skyscapes and flowers: Reflexes to music that stirs the beat. Dances. A Poetry Collection.

Maybe it was fate, were we destined to be from the beginning or destined to be apart?, or maybe we were just two lost souls searching for love in places and people couldn't find it, we were similar and different at the same time, we found ourselves in this dark room of hope till the light came, supported eachother in every endeavours, we were strong together an unbreakable force, and maybe and just maybe we might die together as fate seemed to have brought us closer but still set us apart.

We’ve all read love stories. Heck, we all wished we could live in a love story. These beautiful literatures of romance have always had a certain defined flow to them that we’ve become accustomed to, a flow that rattles the kaleidoscope of butterflies within our stomachs.. There is always a meeting, gentle and warm… the falling in love, fiery and exciting.. the falling out of love, sad and heart wrenching… and the happily ever after, beautiful and seemingly forever… Oh how we love the beautiful things romance stories being us; the first kiss, the first ‘I love you’ and not to mention, the ‘forever’… But what about the events that come after that? What about the post ‘happily ever after’ struggles that people in love face but never speak of? What about the loneliness, the doubt, the lies, the boredom… …the possibility of INFIDELITY…. This is an internal monologue of a story, narrated from the perspective of a man struggling with the challenges a failing marriage brings with it, and of course, also told from the perspective.. of HER.

Reina’s life is a mosaic of love, betrayal, and devastating secrets. Confined to her sickbed, she writes one final letter—a confession meant for the postman who has become a silent presence in her life. Years ago, Reina betrayed her best friend and family, embarking on a forbidden affair with her best friend’s husband. The choices she made left scars on everyone she loved, including a child she was forced to give up. Now, as her strength fades, Reina must face the consequences of her actions and the unspoken truth she’s carried all these years. But the postman is no ordinary messenger—he’s the son she abandoned long ago. Through her letter, Reina seeks forgiveness and redemption, hoping her words will bridge the gap between them before it’s too late. A Letter to the Postman is a heart-wrenching story of love, loss, and reconciliation, exploring the fragile ties that bind family and the courage it takes to confront the past.

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]

"I, Thandie Lohan vow to focus all my energy on building my career and the day I fall in love again will be the day the sun dances". I was done with men and their empty promises, the old fairy-tale romance Thandie was gone and that is how I met him, a simple desire, the curiosity to know how the warmth of his body felt pressed against mine. It was supposed to be a passing phase, an experiment and he was supposed to be a companion that came with very little expectations, a temporary plaything... Let me tell you a story of how the sun danced...

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

Setelah Qiao Mianmian dikhianati oleh tunangannya yang berselingkuh dengan adik tirinya sendiri, ia tidak sengaja tidur dengan Mo Yesi. Ia bahkan tidak tahu bahwa Mo Yesi adalah konglomerat paling terkenal di kota Yun, tapi ia malah dipaksa oleh pria itu untuk menikah dengannya. Setelah mereka menikah, Mo Yesi menjadikan Qiao Mianmian satu-satunya wanita yang ia cintai dan memberikan apapun yang ia miliki untuk Qiao Mianmian. Meskipun Mo Yesi menyebalkan, ia membalas semua orang yang menyakiti Qiao Mianmian dan membuat Qiao Mianmian merasa bagai berada di atas awan.

Betrayed by the man she trusted, Detective Aurora faced death's door. When suddenly, a mysterious voice whispered in her ear: "Human, do you want to make a contract?" Faced with the imminent end, she took that hand that had plunged into the swamp of death and stepped beyond the edge that separates the worlds.

She held the blazing power, standing alone on the high pavement against the world. He held the smothering power, standing on the high pavement with the world. -- The famous 'daughter of maid' had many dreams. 1. Get into the Military Unit of Training Academy. 2. Gain respect for herself. 3. Make her mother proud. 4. Leave the town. After fulfilling all of her dreams, Junuka thought of having the happiest life but what she never expected was that happiness is a never-ending road and dreams were just it's excuses.

We attend school, find love, work, buy a house, pay our housing loans, insert weird faces in WeChat, watch movies… do any of you find anything amiss? One day, a group of strange people entered this world, equipped in strange clothing and possessing extraordinary powers, cold-blooded killers! They call themselves [Players]. Wait! Wait! You people want to kill me? You say I am NPC (Non Playable Character)? Stop joking around! You crazy bastards! I will fight you to the death! I will survive! NPC beating up Players! Original residents beating up Transmigrants! My world, my rules! What makes you think you bastards can come over and boss us around? Treading the path of the strongest saviour in history, one destined to be filled with excitement! … Chen Xiaolian: From today onwards, an organization whose sole purpose is to oppose those bastards is established! Our guild shall be named… Player Thwarting Alliance! Guild Member: Leader, this name, if we are to say it out, I fear we will be beaten up…

Kim Lalisa is a girl who has always wanted to be an idol but two things are stopping her which is her mum who doesn't want her to become an Idol and also her being poor which couldn't make her go to her dream school. But Lisa is a girl who doesn't give up easily decided to follow her dream when an opportunity came for her after meeting with a rich girl who also attends her dream school Lisa being a talkative babbled about her dream to her which the girl help her to apply for a scholarship going on then.

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In a post apocalyptic world where the human race is in danger of going extinct. Join our hero as he and his friends fight for their survival against human and alien foes alike

The valiant and naive daughter of the general and the lady divine was carried away by a bloodied, enigmatic new portal that appeared on the same day a man's soul was drawn into the largest of the two ancient, well-known portals to which no male child was to be sacrificed to,known across all of the kingdoms.Since the portal was unable to claim the life of one of the chosen maidens, who was mentioned in a professy, a curse was placed upon the first-born child of the women whose powers were drawn in on the day of the sacrifice to purify the portal. Divine, the woman in the professy married a mortal, lessening the effect of the curse, which prevented her first child from being tortured and instead reduced her child's life expectancy. Vera, the terminally ill daughter of General Grey and Lady Divine, has less than a year to live.In order for her treatment to begin, she must wed the son of a notorious medicine man who can cure her; however, an unexpected event occurs. Vera awakens to a strange world where, a mortal will cease to exist in 51 days if not brought to the surface. While she is temporarily living with Yong, the enigmatic, emotionless, and heartless prince of the darian world, she eventually discovers that he is the right man for her brief romantic journey; however, Yong stays away from her because of his own curse and buried past.When their two enigmatic and entirely distinct worlds collide, revealing Yong's way of wanting his woman.Will the innocent vera be able to handle his kind of pleasure?Can the naive Vera tolerate his kind of attention? ________ Cover is mine so please don't use it.

In the mystical realm of Tenebrous, where the sun never rises and the moon reigns supreme, Lyra, a former member of the powerful Eldridian council, is haunted by a dark mistake from her past. When Lyra encounters Kael, a mysterious and enigmatic stranger, at the Night Circus, she is drawn into a world of secrets, lies, and ancient magic. As they embark on a perilous journey to uncover the truth about the Eldridian council's sinister plans, Lyra must confront her own demons and learn to trust Kael, who may hold the key to her redemption. As they delve deeper into the mysteries of Tenebrous, Lyra and Kael must navigate treacherous landscapes, avoid deadly creatures, and confront powerful enemies who seek to destroy them. Along the way, they discover hidden strengths, unexpected allies, and a forbidden love that could either save or destroy them. Will Lyra and Kael be able to uncover the truth, defeat their enemies, and find redemption, or will the shadows of their past consume them?

**Warning** Be sure to read the trigger warnings before starting! Trigger warnings: There are some explicit scenes, mentions of gore/violence, and other items mentioned in the Author's Note Updates every Tuesday! ****** Valerie Campbell is a ruthless CEO who runs a powerful investment empire by day and a dangerous drug operation by night. She's built an empire on manipulation and control, never letting anyone get close enough to break her hardened heart. Adelaide Mitchell is a stripper, fighting to survive and paying off her student loans, hospital bills, and gambling debt left behind by her late mother. Vulnerable but strong, she'll do anything to stay afloat even if it means being controlled by the one woman she despises: Valarie. As secrets unravel, power dynamics shift and emotions run wild, can Adelaide and Valarie overcome their demons, or will their toxic relationship destroy them both?

Following the 3rd lyric book release of "Happily Ever After" released in 2022, Dancing Alone in The Dark" is a part of a 2 ACT series, official follow up and 4th (4-5th) lyric book projects by singer/songwriter, Darius Clayton. Set To Release June 21st, of 2024. (First Updated: Bio On November 13th 2023.) (Last Updated: Bio On March 22nd 2024.) ACT II. Out August 1st. Let the poetry speak for itself.

A dramatic, eventful love story between the Crown Prince and the Supreme General of the Heavenly Empire! This is an Omegaverse story (A/B/O) with a lot of knives at the beginning. Stay away unless you are used to reading danmeis like 2ha, MDZS, etc.. Following the Heavenly Emperor's death, Crown Prince Xie Jianyu's Fuxi Palace was attacked by a combined force of Longjing Palace and Wuyang Palace. The confrontation between Supreme General Zhang Fengxi resulted in Xie Jianyu's death, after which Zhang Fengxi found out that he did not know Xie Jianyu at all. First, Xie Jianyu was an omega and not an alpha. Second, Zhang Fengxi slept with Xie Jianyu before. Third, Xie Jianyu gave birth to Zhang Fengxi's son. When given the chance to return to the past, will Zhang Fengxi be able to undo his mistakes? Will Xie Jianyu be able to escape his tragic end? Let this author take you on a fascinating journey (⁠｡⁠･⁠ω⁠･⁠｡⁠)⁠ﾉ⁠♡

What if the Spring Prince didn't have just two sons but five. Tap into the story of the five Kings: Viserys, Daemon, Aegon, Aerion, and Daeron Targaryen

"I will become a legend!" This was the burning desire within me. Above all, I longed to be the legendary figure of a tale, one that would be told for millennia. But how could I achieve this in a world where the value of humanity lies in the collective? This yearning drove me to become a prominent figure in our world. Yet, at the end of my life, with that dream nearly extinguished, I felt a bitter disillusionment. Then, I was reborn into a new world. Who would have thought? Here, I could truly become a legend. The dream, once dormant, now awakens with full force.

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Does history make heroes, or do heroes make history? An epic masterpiece of fantasy, adventure, friendship and humanity. Here, every page hides an unknown adventure, and every sentence may touch your heartstrings. Let's embark on this journey together and witness how Amy and his companions grow up in adversity and find their true selves in friendship and sacrifice. Mercenaries World, a fantasy invitation you can't refuse, is waiting for you to join us and write our own legend together. Click to read and let the adventure begin!