Classic Wilkie Collins

What would happen if our main character, Gelian, opened an internet cafe on Earth where lifeforms from various worlds—Adventurers, Cultivators, Elves, Dwarves, Dragons, and more—gathered to play and watch classic games and movies? Picture the hilarity as a battle-hardened Adventurer laughs Play minecraft, while wise Elves and Dwarves debate strategy in classic RPGs, and Dragons become enchanted by the visuals. Through their interactions, Gelian discovers the powerful connections that unite all beings, revealing the magic of storytelling and gaming across dimensions! Phantom Realm Gaming Cafe is a tale of resilience, innovation, and the power of connection in a world filled with endless possibilities.

Chen Xu has travelled to an alternate world. He is surprised to find that many classic games are missing here as compared from his previous life. He has an ’emotion collection system’, for happiness, sadness, excitement, fear, anger and other emotions provided by players who have played games made by him? But it is easier to get their resentment than happiness? Looking at his harvest, Chen Xu expressed puzzlement. As a result, Chen Xu’s career as a game designer gradually turned crooked. Countless players went berserk. OG author: 喝一杯红酒 OG title: 游戏制作：从治愈玩家开始 Another translation: https://www.webnovel.com/book/game-design-step-one-heal-the-players_27914435008739205 Note: I do not see the translation being done. So, I have started translating it. I do not know own this novel.

Zhou Dao transmigrated to a world where demons rampaged and Daoist laws ruled. His sect was in straitened circumstances, and their property was on the brink of being demolished. Desperate, Zhou Dao had his eyes fixed on the coffin of the sect’s Grandmaster and decided to do something with it. A voice rang, “D*mn! You are actually plotting to steal my skull. With your attitude, Sunset Mountain has a chance of reaching its heyday again!” On that very night, the corpse of the Grandmaster moved! Moving forward, Zhou Dao would receive rewards whenever he offered up demonic beasts as sacrifices to the Grandmaster. He offered up a 1000-year zombie as a sacrifice and received the Indestructible Body of Demon Refining. He offered up a nine-tailed demon fox as a sacrifice and received a Fox Girl Puppet. He offered up a demon turtle from the Eastern Sea as a sacrifice and received a high-power muscle massage gun. … For eons, countless Daoist members meditated on The Yellow Court Classic. For years to come, Zhou Dao harvested countless demonic beasts with no intention of burying them. Many years later, in the same Daoist temple, Zhou Dao sat at the front door as he bore witness to the joy and the sorrow of all creations. He had seen birth, illness, death, and all sorts of bizarre phenomena. He put on a crooked grin as he said, “I offer up the heavens and the earth as a sacrifice.”

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After her mother’s passing, Tabitha Collins’s father marries a new wife and sends Tabitha Collins to live with a family she barely knows. There, she meets Alexander Foster, the family’s high-flying Eldest Young Master, who wants nothing to do with her. Apart from him, however, the other members of the family loves her and dotes on her. Soon, things began to change. Alexander Foster becomes intrigued by the mysterious and seemingly untamable Tabitha Collins. Who is she exactly? Initially, the girl seems to lack confidence and needs protecting, but as he finds out more about her, he realizes, he's the one with the catching up to do!

A vivid historical fiction that chronicles the lives of classic monsters with each installment making one monster the focal point, most taking place in different time periods, all of whom are living in the same world sharing a connection to each other. In the first installment Victoria Frankenstein lives in the Napoleon occupied Kingdom of Holland in the house of her childhood friend Jacop, his wife Geertrudia and their two daughters, Susanna and Madelief. She has been running from a monster she created eight years ago. She ponders on past loves, starting new love, and accepting old age. But her past finds her. The wave of devastation that ensues unravels Victoria’s newfound life. We will be posting this story on other sites such as: scribblehub.com, royalroad.com, inkitt.com, Ao3.com, tapas.io, fictionate.me If you want to show support for our works you can find us on: Ko-fi.com & buymeacoffee.com

Her life became a gamble overnight when he married her since she is the best tool for his plot to defeat his numerous adversaries. Yuna moved to the city from a mountain village and took on numerous jobs to support her elderly parents and two twin sisters with special needs. She washed dishes at restaurants, worked as a dog walker, an event mascot, a convenience store cashier, and even on construction sites, doing any labor she could find. However, she could only have a decent meal when other people offered it for free. She had to give up sleep or dinner, sunscreen or lotion, and shampoo or conditioner. When you thought her life couldn't get worse, her friend sold her to a vile old guy, Gregory Mason. There, she had to gamble to turn the tables, and when she beat Greg, someone took advantage of the opportunity to use her as a piece in his board game. Zachary Avere, the cruelest person on the planet the internet known and heir to the Avere Group, and Victor Collins, the son of a most legendary assassin leader, finally found the right pawn to carry out their scheme. Yuna, the girl who became prey between the three most formidable families. The bargaining chip which everyone's pawns to take down each other. They use her like the most valuable gem but treat her nothing like a disposable pawn. Until when she vanished the time they realized that what they wanted wasn't vengeance but love. Not the power but care. And the most anguish they thought wasn't the torture or misfortune but regret and guilt. The final series of charitable casino events, the plan for which they worked so hard, came to fruition. They were just one step away from achieving triumph. However, Zack and Victor must choose whether to save Yuna from Roman Lester Green, who had slaughtered people within the massive banquet, or abandon the plan they had devised for more than half of their lives. And Zack... Choose... To aim his golden revolver straight to Yuna's face. They abandoned her! In a most cruelest way!

(TOTALLY FICTIONAL WORLD, ANY RESEMBLANCE IS PURELY COINCIDENTAL) This is a slightly warped parallel world. Because technology is developing so rapidly, business, literature and art can't keep up. As a result, most of the world's industries are focused on technology rather than content. Among them, the games industry is the most obvious! There are no computer games, no mobile games, all games are VR! Not even free games! In this world, games are expensive items that only the rich can enjoy. “A VR device costs hundreds of thousands, so poor people are qualified to play” Diablo, Word of Warcraft, League of Legends, Dungeon Fighter... Charles has taken countless classic games from his previous life to make ordinary gamers happy! Step by step, he has reached the top of the world and is respected by all gamers and internet users as: a philanthropist of the gaming industry

"M... Marissa! Are they my kids?" Rafael's eyes weren't moving away from the adorable kids' faces. "No, Rafael. They are not," Marissa said with a fake smile, "They aren't yours. Remember?" she batted her lashes quite dramatically, "We were never married!" Marissa Aaron’s elder sister Valerie Aaron jilted her blind boyfriend on her wedding day and ran off. For face-saving, Merissa's family pleaded to her to marry Raphael Sinclair. The irony? She was not allowed to tell her blind husband that she was not Valerie but Merissa Aaron. On the day of Raphael's successful eye surgery, Marissa got to know that Valerie was back to take her rightful place as Sinclaire’s daughter-in-law. Marissa tried explaining to her husband that she was the one married to him, but he did not believe her. Instead of any more convincing, heartbroken Merissa decided to leave the city without telling him, her secret. Raphael Sinclair was the classic definition of drop-dead gorgeous and was the only heir of the Sinclair group of industries. What would he do when he came to know that all this time the woman who offered him, her love and her body was not Valerie but her younger sister Marissa Aaron? How would he react when he came to know that he was the father of the babies Marissa was carrying in her womb? Would he go after Marissa and win her back? And the million-dollar question! Would Marissa ever be able to forgive him and love him again?

Yuxiao Min, a former drug addict and college dropout, died in her previous life by choking on her own vomit after a heroin overdose. Now, she's been transmigrated into a Xianxia world with all the elements from The Plum in the Mountain and Jade in the River by Nao Nan—a classic novel she once read in her youth. Joining a merchant caravan, she travels through this strange world, encountering joy, hardship, and discovering what it truly means to be alive. Under the sun, there is nothing new: celebration, peace, joy, despair, sorrow, and mourning—each element of the human experience shapes her legend in this new world.

A classic tale of time and success breaking apart love. A young mia , energetic and wrathful, is a unorthodox girl who falls in love with a kind soul..... Their love blossoms during their school days .... but as seasons change .. so do peoples heart... A now heartbroken mia now focuses on her life more but is unable to move on..

Oh, this anthology is pure magic! Imagine an entire book spun from the melodies and heartbreak of all those classic songs with a woman’s name in the title. Yes, that’s right—the Emilys, the Roxannes, the Lolas, and Laylas. Each story takes inspiration from a beloved track, reimagining the namesake into tales that twist, turn, haunt, or heal in ways you’d never expect. From tales of forbidden love and supernatural encounters to journeys of self-discovery and wicked revenge, every story pulls at a different chord. This collection takes the muse out of the song and drops her into a world where her name tells her story. Perfect for anyone who’s ever felt the pulse of a song run through their veins—or whispered their name in the dark. Grab a coffee, plug in your earbuds, and dive into the secret lives of these legendary ladies.

The book follows Private James Collins, stationed on Ascension Island during World War II. Ending on the islands of the nation of current day Tuvalu as the war ended in the European theatre of war. Initially seeking adventure, he confronts the stark reality of isolation, monotonous duties, and the constant cacophony of wideawake terns. As he navigates the challenges of military life, including emergency landings and increased U-boat threats, Collins develops camaraderie with fellow soldiers. The narrative explores themes of purpose and resilience amidst the backdrop of war, highlighting the island’s transformation into a vital supply hub for Allied forces. Ultimately, it captures the blend of absurdity and significance in their remote existence.

When Ava Collins, a hardworking woman from a struggling family, is faced with her mother’s life-or-death medical bills, she’s willing to do anything to save her—even make a deal with the devil. That devil comes in the form of James Lawson, a ruthless CEO with a longstanding grudge against her new boss, billionaire CEO Ethan Gray. Desperate, Ava accepts James’s offer to spy on Ethan, agreeing to trade her integrity for her mother’s health. Ethan Gray is no stranger to betrayal. Raised in a world of power plays and cutthroat competition, he’s built walls that few can penetrate. As his new assistant, Ava is just another cog in his company—until she starts breaking through his defenses, revealing glimpses of the warmth he’s tried to bury. But as trust grows between them, Ava is haunted by her secret mission and the consequences of her choices. When Ethan uncovers her betrayal, the fallout is devastating. Cast out and wracked with guilt, Ava loses everything. But when a deeper threat against Ethan’s empire surfaces, Ava makes a bold move to right her wrongs, knowing it might be her last chance to earn his forgiveness—or risk everything to save him.

A classic video game Isekai, but with a twist. Ren's obsession with multiclassing in Monsters and Mazes has driven his friends away, tired of his constant rule-bending. When the mysterious Maze Master offers him a chance to beta test the latest update, Ren eagerly accepts, only to find himself trapped inside the game world. His love for multiclassing backfires, leaving him with a crippling experience penalty that hinders his progress. Now, without his friends and burdened by his own reckless choices, Ren must use his wits to survive in a realm where every trick he once exploited now works against him. Can he outsmart a world where the game itself fights back?

Completed but under editing. Continues in: Reign of the Time Gap Queen The plot thickens as you read. MATURE CONTENT! Free Reading. Give it a fair read before disregarding it or you'll miss out on a lot, or at least read the second novel and come back after editing is completed. No love-triangle. Vol 0: 1-15 "What else did you find?" "Well, I found our first female pregnant corpse but..." I paused not sure if I wanna share this with him or not. "But?" Orlando repeated. "I don't know something is odd about how she died. Her neck wasn't broken but it appears to be crushed. On the side of her neck, I saw two round holes resembling to look like fangs or some sorta sharp pointed teeth." I finally just told him. He first looked at me weirdly before bursting out into laughter. "Fangs like a vampire?" He teased and I should've seen this coming. I burst into a hard enough uproar to pee myself. "You are so mean!" I chuckled. "Alright, I'll be nice to my vampire nerd," he said winking at me. "You haven't found anybody else that lived in the city?" He asked just wondering. "Oddly enough, we haven't," I shared. Yet Orlando does it again. "Yup, that definitely sounds like a vampire to me!" 24-year-old Victoria Perkins is a trainee archeologist and paleontologist. On her way to earning her first degree with the best outscoring records in her class. Victoria was given a lifetime opportunity to excavate in Egypt. Many team members were chosen and hired by Mr. Collin who is funding the excavation to find a Pharaoh. During the excavation, her psychic gift to mentally travel between past and present was triggered. By using her time-gap gift she found the clues the Pharaoh had left behind for his love to find him. Which made her team leader and boss named Tom envious that she keeps finding these artifacts. Following each clue, Victoria found the Pharaoh but was fired by Tom the next day. So her team carried on without her to study this mummified Pharaoh. Something about his remains didn't seem natural. Before any questions could be answered the whole team was Murdered. All but Victoria. She was blamed for the crime and arrested. Without trial, she was found guilty and left to rot in her cell awaiting execution. ~ Vol 1:16-377 Kai strides up and embraced his hands around my waist. "Humm," Kai hummed so poetically that I found myself captured by how sexy he is. He leaned forward into my ear whispering seductively. "Or maybe it's because deep down inside. You like me more than you are willing to admit." His words breathed into my ear like an easy-flowing breeze. I found myself melting in goo for this man who kidnapped me. ~ One of the most powerful multi-billionaire Empire CEOs of the world was the Collin Royal family business. Kai Collin came to Egypt and bailed her out and paid for her Freedom. Well, her Freedom from jail but not from him. Victoria learned the hard way she was now the property of Kai Collin. But who was this mysterious Kai Collin? Everybody knew the Collin family but Kai Collin's name had submerged from out of nowhere. Yet that wasn't half of the mystery. Victoria was trapped by this mysterious attractive man who acted strange; Kai didn't know how to drive or what a cell phone was. Even though her heart belongs to her fiance, Orlando Mill the son of an equally powerful Empire CEO family too. But this doesn't stop Kai from becoming possessive of her enough that he steals her away from Orlando. Between her lover, kidnapper, and much worse that lurks within the shadows; How much heartbreak and loss can Victoria face? Who is the real villain creeping into Victoria's life only to kill everyone she's dearest to? Vol 0: Is about the excavation in Egypt and Victoria's relationship with Orlando. Vol 1: Kai joins the story. Murder will happen. There will be some hot steamy love scenes. Things will get dark, sensitive, emotional, creepy, and a bit bloody for some viewers.

Betrayal is a wound that every man has felt, I wrote this story to show how it can make a man strong. "What is the difference between a hero, a villain and a coward? A hero uses his sword to protect people A villain uses people to protect his sword Both are better than a coward A coward has no sword, and uses empty words to protect his life A sword is not just a man's weapon, it is a man's ambition, and without ambition, a man is merely a coward. In order to be a hero or a villain a man must have ambition. The difference between the two is where that ambition lies." -The Dark Prince In 17th century France, the rich nobles control the world with a magic system called "Artifacts". Prince an innocent hearted prince of the Bourbon Kingdom, one day has his life thrown into chaos by betrayal, and inherits an "Artifact" that is the ancient spirit of "The Dark King". Through misfortune after misfortune, Prince eventually loses everything and starts his life over without a royal name. Prince vows to make his way back to the top hiding amongst the everyday people of France. Prince is a Japanese style light novel based on Machiavelli’s classic "The Prince". Although this work takes influence from it, the story, quotes, and characters are all completely original. It is mostly the concept of good and evil that is borrowed from Machiavelli.

"Child of the Sun," a celestial voice echoed, "You are blessed with My Divine Power." "Fear not, Child of Moonlight," another ethereal voice responded, "for Thou Shalt Have My Blessing too." Full of anger and tears, Jacob demanded, "Who are you, and why bestow these blessings upon me now?" "After her passing," he sobbed, "these blessings were the only reason that brought me scorn." Jacob Vermont, the ill-fated sixth son of the Vermont Family, had endured a lifetime of misery. Neglect, taunts, and being labeled the "peasant blood" and "cursed child" were but a few of his tribulations. But Jacob’s life was about to change as he uncovered the secrets of his family’s lineage and embarked on a quest to fulfill his long-awaited destiny. His Ultimate Aim: 1. To defeat the true instigator of his suffering. 2. To ascend as the Heavenly Demon God. Forging a path toward his Divine Fate, even the Gods are shocked. This is a fantasy story with a classic Empire and Murim style. Original Work by [CosmicDemonGod]. **note this is a story with the TAMPG (It will drop very soon ;) ) as the Main plot; it can be called independent as its a story that connects to the Main story, Not branches from it. I will be also posting this story on RoyalRoad.com #TLOTHD_coming_soon #TAMPG

"mum always said that boys were distraction are being in a relationship with them was double the distraction." I remembered once what my mum had said about my cousin and how a boy ruined her life. I have a crush but I can't tell mum or else she'll lash at me. He's the school's sports player and many girls are after him especially Tessy and by the looks of it, I don't think my dreams of being with him will come through anytime soon. . . . Annabel Mason a sweet, kind girl whose's a nerd and also owns a diary has a crush on Jordan, a handsome guy who is also the school's sports player and all the girls are after him and her goal that year was to make him hers. Jayden Collins, a student from Royal High was sent as an exchange student. He's handsome, good in both sports and academics. Oh? seems there's a twist in the story. Annabel Mason? Jayden Collins? A dorky nerd? Sport's Player and Academic guru? Things are about to get interesting once Jayden offers to help her with her goal? Note: Joshua Mason and Ariana Watson's story is going to continue in this book.

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After break up with his girlfriend, James Edward loss both his parents in car accident on their way to pick him up at the airport. Starting from that, James was lonely till one day his uncle visit him and offer him place to stay. James day become more brighter after meeting his uncle son Ade Collin who is same age as him. James move to his cousin collage. During college ceremony, James eyes stick to someone, Russel Davis.

In the year 2075, yet another fully immersive VR game New Origin took the world by storm with its unparalleled freedom and virtually limitless play world. This classic yet extraordinary game quickly became a 'second world' for people, and within just three years, the virtual and real worlds became deeply intertwined. People played New Origin to earn a living, to find freedom, and to escape their hectic everyday lives. Elio started playing for similar reasons. Driven by the eternal flame of an artist, Elio embarked on a journey to experience the true freedom this new endless world had to offer—along with a certain special person. Believing in every creature's right to freedom, Elio challenged the concepts established in this new world with his companions. Unknowingly, this decision set him on a journey to become the strongest existence in this mysterious otherworld.

[Mature content] This story content violence,murder, manipulation.Please l wrote this when l was 15 so sorry if sometime you don’t understand. Ana Collin smiths is an eighteen year old girl who lives in the Hampton with her family they are one of the richest family in the Hampton. Ana had two older brothers the family were living a very happy life and were going to good schools. The Collins smiths family were very respected there because for people they were the perfect family and were very kind people. But one one day ana life change completely and her world turn upside down she was ready for what was going to happen to her . what will happen to ana that change her completely you will find out through the story.......

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.

What if everything you have—wealth, privilege, love, and family—suddenly vanished overnight? Blair Wilson had it all—wealth, family, and an arranged marriage to Ezra Taylor, whom she loved and believed was meant to be hers. Her future appeared solid, as she was admired for her intelligence and set to run her family’s hospital. But when a tragic accident leads to accusations, Blair was exiled from her affluent life, forced to cut ties with her family and fend for herself. Blair Wilson, once an heiress wrapped in privilege, now lives in a haunted apartment with only a cat for company, navigating a world far away from the luxury she once knew. Armed with wit, courage, and resolve, she confronts her new reality, demonstrating to herself that she is more than the legacy her family only knew.

As she held her knife to my throat she spoke to me. "I am going to rape you." "What?" I laughed. This is a classic tale of reverse gender morality/chastity about a dude named Jason. Jason's life was neither awful nor great before. Just a chill guy living a chill life. He has always dreamed of being pursued by a Yandere, but that's just not how women work in real life. Until, *Isekai noises* He wakes up in a reverse world. While most men might pursue a Harem, Jason (a bit of a masochist) just wants to be held down, tied up, and loved the way only an insane stalker could. Realizing that Women and men have reversed he see's this as his opportunity to shoot for the stars and seek out his goal. Women out number men 3:1 in the new world. If you want to just hang out and shoot the shit I have a discord for that too. https://discord.gg/9tZbafuaYU

After years of pursuing Andrew Collins, I, Andrea Hart, have finally made the difficult decision to let go of my unrequited love. In an unexpected turn of events, my family arranges a marriage for my younger sister to a wealthy stranger. Filled with a sense of responsibility, I step in to save her from this situation by agreeing to marry the stranger myself. Little did I know, the stranger I am marrying is none other than Andrew, the man who has consistently rejected me in the past. Just as we start to find happiness and harmony in our marriage, two months later, Andrew shocks me by requesting a divorce. "I will pay you handsomely," he said without hesitation, his voice filled with a mix of resignation and desperation. "I will accept all of your conditions without complaint. I can give you everything. Just please... divorce me." He pleaded with me, his vulnerability shining through.