Hard Bargain

Life is hard. It is hard on the homeless, the tired and the wealthy. It is hard on Azra, the King's only son and heir to the Alfonsi throne. A child of unknown talent with the weight of his people on his shoulders. Holding the ability to control so much yet do so little is a frustration that can lead to madness. Life is hard, but when Azra is sucked into a hole and spit out into an entirely new realm... life just gets harder. ...and you thought there was a rock bottom.

Adrianna, an ordinary girl got pregnant after a one night stand with a mysterious man in a luxury resort. After the incident, Her life turned upside down when she discovered her pregnancy with twins. Left with no option, she was forced to work as a secretary to a supernatural creature who presented a deal to her, for his desires. A bargain was made to survive the war between Vampires, when Adrianna unveiled the secrets of her past and find her card of fate as a breed of a revolution. Will she able to tame the beast with the power of Bargain?

Business elite Wu Bin suddenly died and reincarnated into a college student in a parallel world. Just as he joined the freshman military training, Wu Bin realized something was off. Why was his body weaker than a woman’s? Wu Bin had thought he could use the system to change his physique and reach the pinnacle of life! But who knew, in the next second, the style shifted dramatically! Ding. 【Congratulations, Host, for successfully acquiring Acute Myocardial Infarction】 【Beware, when your heart rate exceeds 130, Acute Myocardial Infarction will be triggered 100%】 Hiss! Are you serious with this crappy system? 【High host dissatisfaction value detected, special gift package for beginners】 【Congratulations to the host on your gift— Scorn of Death】 【Congratulations to the host on your gift — Rebirth from Cocoon】 【Congratulations to the host on your gift — Iron Will】 Consequently, the ordinary college student Wu Bin became a regular at the major hospitals in Shanghai. The campus belle was smitten with him, the principal prayed for him, and the instructor treated him as his own biological father! “Why can you fracture a bone just by going to the bathroom!” “How dare you travel all over with only 1 platelet?” “This batch of college students, they're very fragile, hard to kill!”

A remake of another novel I created. Kazuki Takumi Amagiri was always a kid with a troubling life, abusive parents, poverty, being bullied at school you know the usual sob story that probably goes in a documentary for the early life of a serial killer or something. Throughout his life he's always wondered if maybe the reason world hates him was because he had the audacity to exist. But through a series of events he met his best friend and was introduced to a series of games where he found his spark of resilience to carry on in life in a character named Markus one of the main antagonists of the book. And ten years later he's a university student, dormmates with his best friend and is just about to finish getting his degrees. He'd also just finished playing the third installment in a his favorite video game franchise All was going well in life, things were looking up until in one cruel twist it was over, no fanfare, no "going out with a bang", Kazuki's life just fizzled out like a candle in the wind. Curiously though, Kazuki's story was not over as he found himself in the body of "Markus" at the start of his story. How will this strangely ironic twist of fate change the world at large? And more importantly how will it change our main character?

As a girl from a middle class family my goal in life isn't to have a rich boyfriend or a rich husband to marry, but to study hard and take care of my family, I don't want to be a CEOs wife but I want to be the CEO myself. I want to earn money that will be mine... I want to earn money and say this is my hard work. But what will happen after I fall in love with the richest guy in our school, Ace Alexander. The cold aloof bad boy I Aria Fredricko is daying hard for.

William Jaeger is a blacksmith who is well known for his family name. He left his career behind in pursue of a different path for his life. With great determination to start anew, he decided to move back to the town of Aoba. He will soon realize that his wishes were more than he bargained after the encounter of a mysterious woman.

In the idyllic coastal village of Vanhelm, a young farmer named Aelred leads a peaceful life with his family. But their idyllic existence shatters when ruthless soldiers clad in turquoise surcoats storm the village, leaving a trail of fire and death in their wake. Witnessing the brutal slaying of his parents and siblings, Aelred is filled with rage. Just as despair threatens to consume him, a mysterious voice offers a lifeline - a chance for vengeance and a second shot at life. Driven by grief and a thirst for justice, Aelred accepts the voice's bargain, embarking on a path of power that will transform him from a nobody into a force to be reckoned with.

The World of Relisquae had long see a the great kingdom of Volantis. Whoever found the kingdom would meet the princess, and be granted one wish. Thus, a group of adventurers join together to find this mysterious kingdom as well as fight a great evil.

Aurora, the most sought-after courtesan in the rugged town of Stonecold, is known for her mysterious, alluring talents that have captivated the entire kingdom. So when the King of Argothia, unexpectedly claims her as his bride—regardless of her own wishes—the kingdom is stunned. Yet neither Aurora nor the King fully understand the secrets each carries, and as they enter into an uneasy union, they both may be in for far more than they bargained for. he

Aric never wanted to be a hero, let alone the bearer of a cursed sword. But after a series of unfortunate events and some questionable decisions, he finds himself on the run from ancient powers, mercenaries, and a kingdom that would rather see him disappear. With him is his unlikely companion, a mischievous shadow fox known for weaving illusions and bending reality. Joined by a reluctant mage with a shady past and a knight whose moral compass wavers, Aric must survive one misadventure after another. As they uncover hidden truths and forge unexpected alliances, they’re forced to confront enemies and choices far beyond what they bargained for. In a world where fate laughs at the unworthy, can Aric outwit the destiny he never asked for, with only a cursed blade and a cunning fox by his side?

A few days after breaking up with her boyfriend, Marcus, Amanda accepted the billionaire’s bargain for her hand in marriage. She only accepted because neither she nor her father could pay for her dying mother’s hospital bill, but little did she know that there was a conspiracy between her father and the billionaire, that would change her life forever. Immediately after their marriage, Nicholas Halligan, the billionaire, started to reveal his evil demeanor towards her and Amanda’s life gradually became a living hell. She managed to gain the trust of Nicholas’s closest bodyguard, Sebastian who helped her find her way back to Marcus and expose the billionaire’s dark secrets. Will Marcus accept her back, after leaving him for a richer man? Will Marcus work to help bring the evil doers to book, even if it means accepting Amanda? Or will Nicholas find out about her plot with his bodyguard before they expose him?

At Shimakaze Academy, she’s the new girl who’s caught everyone’s attention—clever enough to skip a grade and now sharing classes with her older brother. Charming, mysterious, and with admirers aplenty, she seems like the ideal girl… but there’s one secret. She’s actually a he. Will he be able to keep his cover? And with admirers falling left and right, can he find love without revealing his true self? Find out in this funny, heartfelt tale of hidden identity, unexpected romance, and a touch of drama.

"A Veiled Bargain: Bound to the Emperor's Heart" In this tale, a girl desperate to see her dying mother makes a bold plea to a guard, unknowingly offering herself in marriage without even knowing that it was the emperor in disguise.

Aiden is your everyday sort of merman. He is smart, handsome (the works) and totally in love with one human guy. Aiden finally gets the courage to pursue his growing crush after the pod finally reaches the tipping point of a crisis. Unfortunately, rules and reality have it out for him. His secret and very forbidding inter-species relationship could get him cast out of the pod. As Aiden chases his fading chances at love and romance , his tiny world gets so much bigger. He discovers the excitement and pain you get when you put your heart and life on the line. Xander is a (devilishly handsome) human. With his good looks, girls and boys are just waiting to get in bed for a one night stand with him. None of them are really interested in him, none of his partners had ever tried to get to know him. With his family problems at home escalating, he tries to find ways to protect himself and his sister from the aftermath. When he meets Aiden he is one step away reaching his breaking point, he just hopes he doesn’t have to add Aiden to his list of regrets.

Vergil the Vile, a name whispered with fear and loathing, stood before Axios, the God of Redemption. Executed by the paladins he tormented for years, Vergil braced himself for the fiery depths. Instead, Axios offered a peculiar bargain. A chance to redeem himself, not through fiery trials, but through a twisted game. A soul-bound system, the Halo of Merit, would grant Vergil bits of his power based on his good deeds. Vergil, ever the cunning trickster, saw an opportunity. He wouldn't be Axios' puppet. He'd exploit the system, turning "good deeds" into elaborate manipulations.

A woman kidnaps a man who murdered her friends years before. Through a force transformation the killer becomes a woman herself. Testing to see if a transformation can change the very essence of a soul. In a race to discovery they both begin to find out more than they bargained for on the nature of man.

in this novel there is two person male and female which get summon in martial arts world and there journey get started

Krimson awakens in a desolate, nightmarish realm, his mind shattered by pain and confusion. Stripped of all memory of how he got there, he quickly realizes that this hellish environment is not just a place of torment—it's a tutorial. But unlike any tutorial he’s ever encountered, this one is impossibly hard and seemingly designed to break him. Forced to face gruesome and mind-bending trials, Krimson's only hope for survival lies in mastering a mysterious power known as Mentakinte. With this ability, he gains control over both his body and mind, pushing himself to new limits. However, even this power comes at a cost, as it drains him physically and mentally with each use. As Krimson navigates this twisted world, he must confront deadly creatures, including a shape-shifting mimic and an ancient, malevolent demon who wields unimaginable power. With each challenge, the tutorial grows harder, and Krimson begins to wonder if escape is even possible—or if this place was always meant to be his end. But Krimson isn’t one to give up. He fights not only for his survival but for answers. What is the purpose of this tutorial? Who—or what—is behind it? And why was he chosen? One thing is certain: in this world, there are no second chances, and failure means a fate worse than death.

CQ 2024 entry. When Lithe Hildebrand hires Zen Starke to retrieve stolen property belonging to the Maximillian Tribe nothing goes according to plan. Lithe, a workaholic and perfectionist, convinces Zen to let him go on the dangerous mission with him for fear that if mishandled it could ruin his reputation and career. Intrigued, Zen is determined to keep his potential mate by his side at all costs. For he’s never met anyone as captivating and sensuous as Lithe. When Lithe’s life is threatened, Zen makes a bargain to protect Lithe if he pretends to be his fiancé. Pressed for time, Lithe agrees since Zen is nothing like the media portrays him to be. As a recessive omega he finds the dominant alpha irresistibly charismatic and fiercely loyal. The problem is the feelings are mutual. Despite their differences, the lovers embark on a dangerous quest that gets them more than they bargain for when they encounter murder, deception and the gift of everlasting love.

In a monster infested world where the worst of monsters are humans, a long dead zombies awakens a system. The battle-thirsty, power craving zombie begins its journey to rule the world... with only two goals in sight! First, to gain as much power as possible and second, to kill all of mankind and exact his revenge!

Young Master Ryou Inherits his father's Million dollar business, and a big mansion. Where he is welcomed by his personal maid, Aimi. All goes well until one unfortunate night, that night... that changes Ryou's life. Will Ryou be able to bargain for his own life? Will he be able to save others? What will happen? Read to find out! *** Yandere, Romance, Master and Maid, CEO, Police investigation, Crime Mystery, and much more! You're in for a good read! - First 10 Chapters ~ 1,000 Words - From 20 - 35 ~ 2,000 - 2,500 words - From 35 - 65 ~ 2,500 words to 5,000 words - From 65 ~ 2500 - 4000 words

[Mature Content] What do you do when your only ruler is about to lose their life to an illness? Do you seek out every medical specialist you can find? Or do you bargain for the help of something supernatural? And what do you do when they come knocking for payment? Ever since Empress Arabella took the throne, there has been peace in the Empire, but she lacks a husband and an heir. When tragedy strikes as an unexplained illness takes over her body, her advises rush to the aid of someone who is only willing to help, if she agrees to marry him... With enemies turning to loves, and a love story that reaches through time. Will Arabella agree to the terms or allow death to take her? Tropes Included: Vampires - Who hurt you? - Dark Romance - Fated Mates - Enemies to Lovers - Touch Her & Die - Force Proximity - Supernatural - Morally Grey Villain - Spice - Dark Gothic Atmosphere.

Talent vs. Hard Work: Which Is Better? Both talent and hard work require time, but the difference lies in how much time they take. Talent often necessitates opportunities and maybe proper guidance, but it comes with high expectations that can be overwhelming. On the other hand, hard work is about dedication and investing a lot of time, usually with fewer expectations attached. Neville was expected to be talented because of his lineage. However, when he didn't meet those expectations, he was labeled a failure. He chose to rely on hard work but, unfortunately, didn't have enough time to develop before he met an accident. When he came to he got the opportunity only for it to be threatened again... He only dreams of success, which according to him is living comfortably through any and all situations. Yet, his path to this dream is anything but smooth. Beset by dangers and enemies who seek to thwart him!

A path of survival, intertwined with the doctrine of both Immortal and Martial Arts, every punch strikes true. In the chaotic world of Martial Arts, power reigns supreme. To survive, Chen Yi exhausted all of his family savings on learning martial arts, only to startlingly discover that the Broken Jade in his mind was also accumulating energy, enabling him to possess the ability to cross into the Immortal Cultivation World. The moment he crossed over, merely inhaling the spiritual energy accelerated his martial arts progression at an astonishing rate. Not to mention the dazzling array of martial methods, pill talismans, arrays, and various cultivation oddities inside, all of them significantly boosted his strength! Since then, Chen Yi, who held sway over two worlds, began his days of striving for upgrades and growth, unknowingly becoming a top-tier existence in both worlds. And later, he found even more astonishingly, that there was such a mysterious connection between these two worlds.

Sinopsis: Grab the Book of Four Holy Weapons. Qin Feng, who replaced Iwatani Naofumi as Shield Hero, found that voices kept popping up in his head. "please choose!" "1: Refuse Myne to join your team, and reward the Von Klay template with a completion rate of 10%." "2:............" "3: Beat up Myne directly, make her embarrassing in public, and reward the completion of 5% Garp template." After completing the choices one by one, Qin Feng found that the shield was getting harder and harder, but his fist was even harder. Knowing that his fist is the boss, he can do whatever he wants in this world from then on. There was just one question before him. "Is there any other way to unlock the Shield of Anger, so I can't get angry at all!"

“Janice?” Clyde called her gently, afraid that she would disappear if he calls her too loud. She looked at him in shock, wondering who he was referring to. ____ When Janice disappeared without a trace, everyone thought it was just a vanishing act. But for Clyde, something doesn't add up. He sets out to find the truth, but as the search led him down a path of danger and intrigue, he finds himself crossing part with Jasmine, a woman who bears a striking resemblance to Janice. He began to wonder if Jasmine was Janice in disguise. He forced himself to get closer to her. As his obsession with her grows, Jasmine found herself drawn into a web of lies and deception. She starts to wonder if she has something to hide after all. ____ Cover art not mine.

Jiwon, a bullied and overweight teenager, dreams of becoming a K-pop idol like the stars he admires. After facing endless rejection due to his weight and lack of talent, Jiwon loses hope and contemplates ending it all. But just as he’s ready to give up, a mysterious Idol System activates on his phone, setting him on a grueling journey of physical transformation and intense training. Forced to confront his insecurities and push his body beyond its limits, Jiwon begins to change, but the cost may be more than he bargained for. Can he survive the system's relentless demands, or will the price of his dream be too high?

In a world where destiny is inescapable, two immortal beings, Karin and Kelvin—also known as Nicholas—find themselves cast out and betrayed by those they once held dear. Their paths cross on Earth, setting into motion a series of events that could alter the very fabric of their existence. Exiled from their mystical realm, they stand as the last beacon of hope for their people. Yet, the choices before them are fraught with peril. Will they join forces to exact vengeance upon those who wronged them? Or will they embrace the tranquility of their earthly lives, abandoning the relentless pursuit of power? But the most pressing question remains: What happens when these formidable immortals, bound by a forbidden attraction, fall irrevocably in love? Will they succumb to the cruel twists of fate, rendered powerless by the very destiny they seek to defy? Or will they shatter the chains of obligation, heeding the call of their hearts for the first time in eternity? Embark on a journey through the tumultuous tides of sorrow, betrayal, and the struggle against an unyielding fate. Dive deep into a tale that promises to captivate your senses and leave you yearning for more.

It is said that marriage is a sacred bond. But Kritika's life has been turned into hell through this sacred bond. Her own father conspired against her and got her married to a Heartless man who is a human being but far from the human norm, who is right to call a human being but wrong to judge his humanity, who is burning in the fire of revenge and Kritika's life is going to be burnt in this fire of revenge! But innocent Kritika does not say a single word even after tolerating all his brutality. After all, who is that heartless man with whom Kritika was married? In which fire of revenge is that heartless man burning? Why does she not say a single word even after tolerating all his brutality?

While walking home from school his life takes a turn when a quirky detective, Kento Sugo, suddenly asks for his help in solving a minor theft. Reluctantly, Akihiro gets pulled into the case, only to realize there's more to it than he thought. Soon, he's caught up in solving a string of odd mysteries alongside Sugo, uncovering secrets, lies, and danger at every turn. What started as a simple request quickly becomes much more than Akihiro bargained for.