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When Hua Jing was still in her youth, she had fallen in love with a man, Alexander Sterling. He had captured her heart and right at the bottom, she had written all sorts of sweet nothings hoping that one day he would dig deep and find them but then one day all of her dreams of being with him were shattered after he announced that he was going to marry her elder sister, Carmen Richards. She gave up on this love and when she turned twenty, right after the wedding, she asked her parents to send her abroad to further her studies but this was only a pretext. The only truth was that she wanted to take care of her broken heart. After three years, she received a call from her sister in which Carmen Richards told her that she was dying of cancer and the only wish she had on her deathbed was for Cindy Richards to get married to her husband Alexander Sterling. Cindy Richards refuses but she does not know there are more reasons to this... Read to find out more...

A Young woman dies on her trip to Japan in the most anticlimactic way possible, buried by a pile of manga, light novels, and even lewd doujin after an earthquake. In her last moments, all the wishes she has suddenly become reality and materialize in all sorts of Special Abilities before she finds herself reincarnated into a corpse! Wait... Why is the corpse not moving? No matter how much she tries, it doesn't move, she's not even a zombie or something! Wait... Why is she stuck with the unmoving corpse? The corpse is actually not part of her anymore! Wait... Why is she not a physical being? Her hands are translucent, and so is her entire "new" body! "Huh... Am I a ghost?!" Accompany Maria as she survives as a ghost in a brand new and unwelcoming world, raises her own skeleton as her friend, and seeks the truth behind her second life’s death and how exactly she turned into a ghost. Not only will she have Phantasmal Powers and Dark Magic, but even the ability to raise her own Undead Army! Will anything be able to stand before her path for revenge? Over 100000 words (100 Chapters) available for free! Daily Chapters

Maria Fernandez's world is shattered when her parents, desperate and drowning in debt, sell her into a contract marriage to Bruno Alfonzo, the ruthless heir of a notorious Mafia and drug lord family. Maria despises Bruno from the moment she meets him—his cold demeanor and dangerous reputation are enough to make her blood boil. She vows never to fall for a man as heartless as him. But as she navigates this dark new world of power, wealth, and violence, Maria begins to see a different side of Bruno—the intense protector hidden behind the mask of a merciless crime lord. Torn between her hatred and an undeniable attraction, Maria struggles with her feelings, even as secrets from both their pasts emerge, threatening to destroy everything. In this world, love could either be her salvation or her downfall. Will Maria fight her growing feelings, or will she surrender to the passion that binds them in ways she never imagined? Prepare for a thrilling rollercoaster of emotions in a world where love and danger are two sides of the same coin.

Following the world's greatest catastrophe—which nearly led to the apocalypse—the revelation of the skills to utilize magic and supernatural powers were brought to light. They, who were chosen by the stones were called the Ability Holders. With the globe entering a new era, an Academy specializing and entirely dictated for ability users was established. At this academy, abilities are evaluated and ranked based on how they influence the world. Gleren Stasis, a F-rank student at this academy—due to a certain circumstances—was forced to covertly work for an organization that preserves global harmony and balance; a pacifist and a nonchalant boy who would rather idle his days watching anime and play games than to do anything bothersome. However, one day with the arrival of Maria, the vampire princess—his wishful and peaceful days came crashing down. Maria as the Last Vampire was a special existence for which she was constantly sought after by her enemies. With such danger always lurking about the Vampire Princess, Gleren Stasis—a F-ranked student at Saint Stella Academy—was tasked with protecting her at all costs without disclosing the truth about himself(?). Will his life thoroughly change—or will he be the one to change the life of the vampire princess? This story revolves around the life of an underwhelming boy and the one's he had sworn to protect.

Following the world's greatest catastrophe, which nearly led to the apocalypse, the revelation of the ability to utilize magic was brought to light. With the globe entering a new era, an Academy specializing and entirely for ability users was established. At the academy, abilities are evaluated and ranked based on how they influence the world. Gleren, an F-rank student, covertly works for an organization that preserves global harmony and balance. A peace lover who would rather watch anime and play games than to do anything bothersome. But one day, with the arrival of Maria, the vampire princess, his peaceful life came crashing down. Maria the Last Vampire is a special existence for which she was constantly sought after. With danger always lurking about the Vampire Princess, Gleren Stasis—the F-ranked student at Saint Stella Academy—was tasked with protecting her at all costs without disclosing the truth about himself.

Hideki Ryuuga, one of the most famed and handsome actors of his generation, takes a three year break from his acting career inorder to experience a high school life. For this purpose, he leaves his sister and all of his wealth behind and lives alone in a rented apartment. However, after meeting certain people and specially a girl named Maria, will Hideki's life really go as he planned?

"can one fight against destiny! l don't think so.... a tale of intertwined destiny between Ongatuny, also known as maria and prince Odeke reincarnated as a figment of the war goddess, Maria experienced hardship of keeping her true identity and gender a secret as instructed by the great seer and midwife since atender age . leaving among men with worries and fears of the secret being exposed one day, made Ongatuny an introvert. however that did not stop him from engaging in normal daily activities in the village. betrayed in the previous life....same to the present life too, especially by the person she loved most. And the betrayal by the king that lead to atragidic death of villages and other taken as slaves triggered the sleeping lion in Ongatuny from that day onwards she lost love for men knowing that greediness of the king lead to the down fall of the great kingdom of morungatuny. it was time so weman to take over from men as she swore to take revenge on that kingdom that helped foreigners to raid their kingdom and take her people as slaves. promising to take revenge for the death of her family and restore honor back to her kingdom. Ongatuny built a strong group of only female warriors....... " what aman cannot do, a woman can do it better ".

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Hoshi Carmen Takada-Santos, better known as Hoshi Santos, might seem to be an ordinary biracial high school student living in Nara City, Japan, but his other self, the serious, strong, and cold Kuro, is a strong warrior who wields a scythe as his weapon. It’s been 4 years since his father, a Filipino shaman named Louis Santos, had died after banishing an evil entity, only known as Master Black Blood, into the underworld for his atrocities, Hoshi had to hide and conceal Kuro from anyone for his safety. But, Master Black Blood’s son, Master Demon Blood, would do anything to avenge for his father’s banishment from the overworld, and this also means killing Hoshi. This demonic entity also employs the help of Sha Sakiyama, a mercenary and expert on the use of shadow, to get rid of Hoshi. But, Hoshi isn’t alone in fighting the evil forces. His classmate, a reclusive and introverted ninja named Bokuto Sakata, decided to help him out because his father was a close acquaintance of Louis, and a girl named Saki Mizoguchi, who was secretly a mage and had a long family lineage of the use of magic. Dive into the world of both magic and modernity as their quest against the evil supernatural forces begins to unravel.

Set in the near future, tech companies have taken economic and political control of the world by creating the most powerful invention known to man, the Virtual Zone. Starting off as a mere dream over a decade ago, the technology allows for people to create entire worlds inside an advanced Virtual Simulation System (VSS). One of them titled Hologlobe which is tied to a chip manufacturing company called Cybrim that holds dark secrets behind a clean public image. Deciding she wants to help her family with their financial stability, science enthusiast Carmen Monez creates a virtual world inside the Hologlobe to participate in a collaborative program between Cybrim and NASA. All seems well until an AI character inside the sim glitches out and threatens to get her entire work deleted by Cybrim. Realizing she needs to fix the issue from inside the simulation to avoid surveillance from the company she recruits her siblings on a cyber mission like none they're ever experienced before. As the siblings make new friends on their journey to stop the universe destroying glitch they start to uncover a hidden conspiracy that may spell about the beginnings of an all out corporate war.

In the quiet life they share, Maria and Ethan seem like any ordinary couple—until vivid, haunting dreams begin to unravel a love story neither can explain. The dreams pull them back to 1940s France, into the heart of World War II, where they see themselves as Marie, a brave young woman fighting for the Resistance, and David, an American spy embedded within enemy ranks. Each night, the dreams grow stronger, filling them with memories that feel intensely real. Maria recounts scenes of sabotage and whispered meetings in shadowed alleys, while Ethan recalls the weight of choices and a brief encounter with Marie on a bridge that neither can forget. Through their dreams, they realize that they’re remembering a past life—a time when they were caught on opposing sides of a brutal war, yet found themselves drawn together despite the odds. As Maria and Ethan piece together this love story across lifetimes, they uncover an unbreakable bond, one that defied even the boundaries of war. But the dreams also bring new challenges in the present, awakening emotions and fears that threaten to shake the life they’ve built together. Together, they must come to terms with a love that’s transcended time, where fate, duty, and sacrifice once tore them apart—and may yet have the power to bring them closer than ever before.

In the gritty streets of Mexico City, a young waitress named Maria unwittingly becomes embroiled in the violent world of El Rey, a notorious gang leader whose quest for power is matched only by his insatiable lust for control. When Maria attracts the attention of the merciless El Rey, her life is turned upside down as she is thrust into a deadly game where the rules are simple - submit or perish. In the face of his relentless pursuit, Maria must confront her own inner strength and find a way to outmaneuver El Rey's twisted intentions before it's too late.

What would happen if you put 150 students together in a school-like system and had them compete in various challenges to earn points to try and become number one? The outcome has been pretty bland for the past few years at Astral Academy, and the results are not what the higher-ups who run it want, until now. New students have enrolled and will change everything. New faces with clashing personalities will compete against each other to get the reward that first place offers. Five different classes with thirty different students in each class. Who will come out on top? Malakai, who came from London to compete in this academy? Maria, the daughter of a famous actress? Alexander, who has got everything he has ever wanted? Ryan, who can get anything he wants? Isabella, who has never had to try for anything she's done. Dillon, who wants everything everyone else has? Adam, who wants to prove a point? Too many names but only one top spot. Will they be entertaining? I post chapters every Wednesday and Saturday.

In a bustling city, 18-year-oldAlex Garcia is about to start his firstyear of college. After living a relativelyuneventful life with his single mother,Maria, he finds himself unexpectedlyinheriting his late grandmother's oldhouse-a charming, albeit slightlyrundown, place filled with memories. The house, located in a vibrantneighborhood, becomes a central hub forAlex and a group of young women-allfriends or family-like figures who slowlydrift into his life. Each character bringsunique quirks, challenges, and humor,making for a lively household.

Prince Kyrian, accompanied by Princess Maria, her maid Elara, bodyguard Peter, and Patrick, embark on a quest to capture the impostor Malakai, a wicked sorcerer who has been masquerading as Prince Kyrian for a year. Their mission is to bring the fake prince to the king and queen, Kyrian's parents, to reveal the truth. However, unknown to them, the impostor is hiding in plain sight within the kingdom. Meanwhile, Prince Kyrian struggles with his feelings for Princess Maria, who is unknowingly a charcoal addict, and their relationship becomes intimate. Prince Kyrian fears entering his own kingdom due to a royal decree banishing the impostor, Malakai.

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Grey stood by his office window, overlooking the city, a sense of despair washing over him. "I can't believe it. Maybe I'm not meant to be loved," he muttered to himself. He recalled the words, "Grey, I'll be back for you," uttered just days after his divorce from his treacherous wife, Christina. The betrayal had shattered his heart, turning his once passionate love life into a cold, calculated pursuit of success. He had sworn to never fall in love again, his heart hardening with each passing day. All he had ever wanted was a genuine, committed relationship, but Christina's ruthless attempt to seize his wealth had crushed that dream. A year later, he had achieved his success, becoming a renowned businessman, but his heart remained broken. Just when he thought all hope was lost, a new woman entered his life. Carmen, the new secretary at Grey Telecommunications Inc., brought a ray of light into his darkened world. Drawn to her warmth and kindness, Grey found himself falling deeper and deeper in love. Their love deepened, culminating in a Valentine's Day proposal in Paris, which Carmen accepted. They returned to Los Angeles, planning to announce their engagement a few weeks later. Grey returned to his business, only to discover that $500 million had been stolen from his bank account. His fiancee had also vanished. The pieces slowly fell into place. Grey realized he had been tricked again. Fueled by anger and betrayal, Grey hired a team of military-trained detectives to track Carmen thinking she was the exact cause of his financial loss. He vowed to destroy the innocent Carmen, who had nothing to do with his financial loss, Grey left everything behind, his heart consumed by a burning desire for revenge. This was no longer just a love story; it had become a dangerous pursuit of justice. _____________________ Ps I own all characters in this novel and all scenes are all my own

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The contracted Billionaire Heiress is about a slum girl, Andrea Fernandez, whose life changed in a twinkle of an eye after signing a year contract with the Dela Cruz, the most famous wealthy family in the city of Manila. All odds were against her in the new family, but she needs to execute the five tasks given to her by all means, if she really wants to get paid and use the money to pay for her aunt's son's surgery fee ... Would Andrea fulfil her obligation to the family till the end with her new identity as Carmen Dela Cruz? Or would meeting Miguel Rodriguez change everything she has worked hard for?

From the outside, Hannah Summerfield looks like your average office lady; always complaining about her boss to Rebecca, her best friend and co-worker, never being late to or from work, and preferring to spend her weekends at home binge-watching her favorite drama series on Netflix. But she has a secret that she doesn't want to reveal to anyone other than Rebecca, including Richard Clark, her boyfriend and CEO of the company where she has worked for years. She didn't want Richard to know her other identity as Scarlett, owner and most popular dominatrix of the biggest BDSM club in town. The question is, how long will she keep it hidden from Richard, who starts to get suspicious of her and thinks that she is having a romantic relationship with another man behind his back?

Grey stood by his office window, overlooking the city, a sense of despair washing over him. "I can't believe it. Maybe I'm not meant to be loved," he muttered to himself. He recalled the words, "Grey, I'll be back for you," uttered just days after his divorce from his treacherous wife, Christina. The betrayal had shattered his heart, turning his once passionate love life into a cold, calculated pursuit of success. He had sworn to never fall in love again, his heart hardening with each passing day. All he had ever wanted was a genuine, committed relationship, but Christina's ruthless attempt to seize his wealth had crushed that dream. A year later, he had achieved his success, becoming a renowned businessman, but his heart remained broken. Just when he thought all hope was lost, a new woman entered his life. Carmen, the new secretary at Grey Telecommunications Inc., brought a ray of light into his darkened world. Drawn to her warmth and kindness, Grey found himself falling deeper and deeper in love. Their love deepened, culminating in a Valentine's Day proposal in Paris, which Carmen accepted. They returned to Los Angeles, planning to announce their engagement a few weeks later. Grey returned to his business, only to discover that $500 million had been stolen from his bank account. His fiancée had also vanished. The pieces slowly fell into place. Grey realized he had been tricked again. Fueled by anger and betrayal, Grey hired a team of military-trained detectives to track Carmen thinking she was the exact cause of his financial loss. He vowed to destroy the innocent Carmen, who had nothing to do with his financial loss, Grey left everything behind, his heart consumed by a burning desire for revenge. This was no longer just a love story; it had become a dangerous pursuit of justice. _____________________ Ps I own all characters in this novel and all scenes are all my own

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In Eutimia, the people are divided into four castes: magic users of music and songs; food magic users; ordinary magic users; and those with no magic talent. And Marleen Harper just wanted to enjoy his normal life as the owner of a not-so-popular cooking school in Eutimia and a user of food magic when he received news of his parents' death from Iskandar Lennon, his best friend, whom he hadn't seen since he left the palace where he was raised as the younger brother of Marion Harper, the crown prince of the kingdom of Eutimia as well as his older brother. He, who initially only wants to continue to enjoy his normal life, is forced to face difficult choices when he finds out that he is the person in the legend who will determine the future of Eutimia, which is in danger thanks to the presence of Ciardha, a rebellious magician who wants to rule over Eutimia and the whole world by making himself the sole ruler, and who disturbs the peaceful life in Eutimia with various attacks aimed at magic users from the first and second castes, the highest caste in Eutimia. Which option will Marleen choose; to help save Eutimia from Ciardha's hands, or instead join Ciardha and create a new world that will change the whole order of life in Eutimia?

Season 1: Long ago, there were 12 Alphas and each led the world prosperous. However, a tragedy happened. The Lady of The Moon, who was also known as The Queen of Olympus killed the remaining Alphas and as a curse, lived her life eternally being imprisoned by the memories and the past she had. As years, decades, and centuries went by, a new world was created, now led by The Four Leaders of The Empire. Behind those glorious praises for the Four leaders, lived a mysterious woman behind the curtains maintaining almost all the Kingdoms. The "Master" of all. Yet one night, she mysteriously disappeared. In the countryside of the enormous and lively Empire lived Elyse's family. One night, her family was mysteriously killed by a group of bandits. The death of Elyse's parents makes her life twist unexpectedly as she is saved by the 4th Leader of the Empire, Maria. Elyse then, was given a mission to attend The Academy where it is believed that their Master has hidden for the condition to save her family. Along the way, connections and bonds will be shared, and memories will again be remembered. However, the past lies that once folded with each fate being shackled one by one, only to be discovered and unchained by a descendant that everyone hated. The question arises: is she ready to know the erased truth of a centuries-old history? ------------------------------------- Season 2: They are not best friends, but they treat each other like sisters. Elyse has finally turned the clock back to the past. She now finally meets everyone again from her past, facing all the fear she had back in the day and the freedom she has never tasted as "Aniya". As she helps to amend her mistakes from Tina, will those "turning back time to the past" really amend her mistakes as Aniya? Finally, meeting Tina as Chrystiana — will she finally be able to convince her to come back?

A new world with a second chance at life. A girl thrown into a land set back in time. A place that hides a lot more than is let on. A second chance to make things right. Will Maria use this new life to make the most of it or will she revert back to her old lifestyle? In this new dangerous world, is the old life even feasible?

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