Checkmate You Lose

On the chilly evening of his fifth anniversary, Koyo Ishikawa waits with a violet box in hand, ready to take the next step in his relationship. But instead of a heartfelt moment, he is met with silence, ghosted by the one he loves the most. Days later, she ends things without explanation, leaving him drowning in heartbreak and confusion. As the weight of rejection crushes him, Koyo struggles to move on. But when a strange trail of clues begins to unravel before him, he discovers that her departure wasn’t as simple as it seemed. The truth behind her disappearance is far more shocking than he ever imagined…

[Warning: Mature Content] Shuri Lee never imagined her quiet, unassuming life would lead her to Noran Kingston, a world-renowned pianist admired for his brilliance. Despite her humble background and the Kingston family’s disdain, their love was pure and unstoppable. Against all odds, they eloped, creating a life of quiet joy—until tragedy struck. Shuri’s life was cruelly taken, leaving Noran broken and consumed by vengeance. In his grief, he destroyed those responsible before ending his own life, desperate to reunite with her. But fate granted him a second chance. Awakening years earlier at the peak of his fame, Noran vows to rewrite their story. This time, he will protect Shuri at any cost. "I’ll never let you go, Rin. Not again." No longer just a pianist, Noran builds a global empire to shield her from harm. But as he reshapes their future, he discovers that Shuri carries secrets—hidden truths that could still tear them apart.

entering dimensions with will but otherworldly entity gave me something I wasn't expecting.

Walking through the subway she glanced at the dark gloomy night and her thoughts started spinning back to the cold scary rainy night She said to him" I wish we'll be happy forever." He replied with a content and happy smile on his face "sure"

It's story of average boy whose not good in anything even he can't make a single friend Then he decided to change the faith

Life had never been a smooth sail journey for anyone. Without the downs the ups of life had no meaning. Violet, a divorcee, what would she work out in her life to find? Sebastian, a high profile actor labelled as King of Mystery, also a divorcee, what would he seek to find in the aftermath? Pei Li, with dissociative disorder, how would her other self, Penny help them both to live in their messed up life? Wayne, an uprising artist giving his shot in acting and meddled with Pei Li and Penny's life by chance, what would he finds for himself in this life and what would he do to help both Pei Li and Penny achieve their lives' goals? Between four individuals crossing paths with each other, which "You" would each of them find in each of their life? (posting once a week. will post more if I have time)

[Prequel to Checkmate, scheduled to come out late 2025] City Z has a reputation of being the center of ability users in all of Asia, as well as being the homebase of many organisations. Amongst those is Roses; a rising organisation founded by a small group of friends and led by a girl with a seemingly easy going personality. Kang Seojun who had recently turned 20 came face to face with a problem he had been avoiding until the same issue was raised by his younger brother, and that is what is their future going to be? Seeing his friends having their lives planned out, he realised apart from doing whatever his parents wanted, he had never made a decision of his own. In the midst of his dilemma, the leader of Roses approached him with an opportunity to work for them for 3 months, a trial period. The question is, what will this 3 months do for him? Will he find a reason to stay permanently? Will he return to university? And will he, be able to see a future carved out by himself?

By day, Hina Suzune is the powerful and untouchable CEO of the Suzune Conglomerate. By night, she is the Chess Serial Killer—a ruthless serial killer who punishes cheaters, believing that deception has no place in the game of intellect. While she continues her perfect killings in secret, a group of detectives is determined to solve the case and reveal the infamous serial killer. But as they chase the chess serial killer they remain unaware that the mastermind they seek knew everything from them—watching, waiting, and always one move ahead of them.

To Love, To Lose, To Heal is a poignant journey through love, heartbreak, and self-discovery. It follows a soul who loved deeply, lost painfully, and is now left to pick up the shattered pieces of a heart that once beat for another. In a world where love is both salvation and destruction, the struggle with lingering emotions, haunting memories, and the weight of what could have been. Torn between holding on and letting go, between the past and an uncertain future, they must confront their pain, their fears, and the truth they’ve been avoiding, healing isn’t about forgetting; it’s about finding the strength to live again. This novel is a raw, intimate exploration of love’s beautiful agony, the wounds it leaves behind, and the resilience it takes to rise again. To Love, To Lose, To Heal is for anyone who has ever loved too much, lost too deeply, and still found the courage to heal.

I thought nothing of my past until me and my mother abruptly began moving into a completely different state. I can't believe it all was a lie. Sometimes you have to take someone else's job and do it for them.

INTRO “They say dreams are for those who dare to believe, and love is for those who dare to feel. But what if... you dared to have both?” Firdoze Shaik believed in dreams. Even when the world told her that a middle-class girl could never stand among the giants, she stitched her dreams together with passion, creativity, and endless determination. Fashion wasn’t just her talent; it was her voice. Her escape. Her promise to herself that one day, the world would know her name. And then there was him. Faiz Ibrahim. The genius. The billionaire. The man who had everything, yet nothing at all. Perfection wasn’t just in his mind—it was in his soul. But behind the suits, the fame, and the brilliance, was a man searching for something real. But even perfection needs an anchor. Enter Fiza Syed—the spirited model with a heart full of dreams, and Aryan Khan—the charming photographer who saw the world through his lens. Three childhood best friends, bound by laughter, secrets, and endless memories. Through every success, every failure, and every moment in between—they were always there. When their worlds collided with hers, it wasn’t just sparks. It was fire. Two hearts from different worlds. Two souls meant to meet. And three friends who would become the pillars of their journey. This isn’t just a story about dreams coming true. It’s about being you—even when the world tries to change you. Because sometimes, the most beautiful love stories begin when you decide to believe... in yourself. STAY TUNED FOR NEW UPDATE EVERY SATURDAY... ---

Ahn Kyunghee wanted nothing more than to move on from a stigmatizing past as a druggie’s daughter. However, fate had other things in store. A special person from her past reappears and gives her a whole new meaning to perseverance, love and loyalty. Despite the ten year gap, she had once again found her first love; only now he was no longer the teenager brimming with righteous determination she once knew. Now, he was a member of the dangerous Yakuza—a man to be feared and revered, but a man who would do anything to give her the protection she never had, regardless of right or wrong. In her memory, he would forever be the boy who befriended and held her hand whilst everyone else ostracized her. Then there was the hotheaded detective who was the bane of her existence, only to realize that she meant more to him than he could ever mean to her. Light and dark didn’t mix. Just like tigers and dragons didn’t co-exist.

It took Haruki years to build the cold character that made those who knew him tremble before him as a Yakuza chairman, but it only took that man's glance to change everything, to break down his walls and make him seek a warmth he never knew he needed. Hiroshi's smile, scent, deep soothing voice, warmth of his embrace... "This is not what I want." "This cannot be what I need. There's no way I'm going to be weak! I'm the chairman, and I can't afford to be weak." "I will never fall in love, never be weak... ever again." "I need him to leave my life, I don't care about him, I never did." "Who gave you the right to harm what is mine?! I'm going to ruin your life!" "You are completely mine." "Haruki, it is okay to be weak when you are with me." "I will never fall in love with you, you simply belong to me." "Yes, I do..." But you are also mine. ***** Between a Mafia boss who is an infamous player and his doctor, who gets to fall the hardest in love? Bullied high school student, Haruki wakes up one evening in the hospital and he is faced with the fact that his grandfather he never knew was the head of a powerful popular clan and he was dying without an heir. The youth bullied for his beautiful appearance was forced to undergo a complete transformation under strict supervision within a short period. His transformation might have been extreme as Haruki grew up to get all he wanted and became infamous for being a player. He broke the hearts of many both males and females. His toughness knew no bond as the true Spirit of a strong clan leader that laid dormant in him was awakened with every work he did. The great leader was forced to pause at the sight of the new family doctor who had just taken over his father's job. He was pleased with the sight he saw and began to pursue what he wanted. The doctor how ever, had other plans as he was not going to let the younger man change his life completely without doing the same to him. (Breaking his walls and bringing him love). A war of love was fought between thee two men as none of them was willing to lose psychologically. Amid the bloody wars of the underground world, they fought to win through the push and pulls of the new feelings they got exposed to . Warning: *Dominant, strong, bottom/uke/shou, and a sweet, kindhearted, gentle, muscular, romantic top/seme/gong. *If you don't read Yaoi stories please you are excused. *It contains an abundance of sweetness and warmth.

For centuries, witches and vampires have been sworn enemies-a truth written in blood and history. Witches exist to eradicate vampires, and vampires exist to devour witches. Selene Vatore, a cold, breathtakingly beautiful vampire, has spent her immortal life alone. She has no heart, no mercy, and no weaknesses. That is, until she meets Eloise. Eloise D'Angelis, a brilliant and powerful witch, was raised to hate vampires. She was supposed to lead her coven into war. But when she finds herself at death's door, the last thing she expects is a vampire saving her. Selene and Eloise were never meant to cross paths. They were never meant to fall in love. And they were never meant to be together. Because their love is killing them. Eloise grows weaker by the day, her magic unraveling. Selene feels something foreign stirring in her chest-a beating heart, the curse of mortality. Their love makes them feel alive for the first time... but it is also their slow, inescapable death. With a war looming, a council hunting them, and time slipping through their fingers, they must make an impossible choice: Let go of each other to survive... or hold on and perish together.

In a world riddled with endless greed, pain, and destruction, a once hated king Nai Soari is raised from the dead - a peaceful place that he wishes to return to. His sole task is the killing the Demon who's one step away from annihilating the planet. Gifted with the Blessing of the Sun, Nai is the world's lone savior. Nai - all the whilst regaining his powers that have slowly drained over time - must join forces with a cunning doctor, a mute orphan child, and Luan, a secretive, dangerous, yet charming man who has given naught but his name and age to restore the mortal world to what it once was.

Hi, my name is Angel and I would say I've been cursed when it comes to dating because most of the people I'm interested in are all actresses, but that's not the case, I'm just way too commited when I end up in a relationship and that hurts me so much that I even think that being single is the only way, well that's what I thought until I met Ashly.

what happens when death is chosen by others a null with no choice and all with one what do we do? lets see

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In his past life, Jiang Chen was just an ordinary college student. But after reincarnating at the age of 18, he awakened the Max Learning System, allowing him to instantly master any skill to perfection. From martial arts to agriculture, blacksmithing to alchemy — he maxed out everything within a month. Yet, fate played a cruel joke on him. The system's true power could only be unleashed when he had disciples... Alas, in this remote town, where the only visitors were grannies buying vegetables, getting disciples was harder than ascending to immortality! While Jiang Chen quietly farmed potatoes and forged legendary weapons in the backyard, powerful sects trembled at the strange phenomena he unknowingly caused. Beautiful cultivators from ancient clans, seductive demonesses, and holy saintesses soon flocked to this "mysterious master," mistaking him for a hidden god... Unknowingly becoming the "Hidden Sage of the Mortal World", Jiang Chen’s peaceful life soon turns into a chaotic harem adventure filled with seductive beauties, clueless disciples, and heavenly misunderstandings.

Wondering where this life will take her, she embraced her destiny for duty and honor. Life is short and unpredictable, things will never go the way you want them too. Sometimes you become part of bigger plans. Shakti Shah has just realized she is not the daughter Colonel Shah and his wife, as if it would not be shocking enough now she has been declared the Princess Royal of Kaivalya kingdom. Raised in a military family with patriotic morals and bound to the royal family by birth she is ready to face the tides of politics, war and marriages to do whatever it takes to safeguard her two families and the people of her nation. Even marrying into the powerful Nirvana empire and signing her life and dreams away. The trouble is her to-be-husband, who is notorious for his iron rule and unbending ruthlessness in securing what he wants. But as the fate would have it, the bridegroom's party has their own matters to handle. A last minute decision in the Nirvanian delegation can change Shakti's destiny, and her husband. What has Fate written in her cards?

In the dim light of the Musuem, Ethan stumbled upon an old, dust-covered pocket watch, its brass surface tarnished with age. As he turned it over in his hands, a strange energy pulsed through him, and the air shimmered like a mirage. Little did he know, this was no ordinary timepiece; it was a gateway to the past, a relic of a forgotten age.

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' In my past life, I couldn't differentiate who was my enemy and who was my friend. I kept my enemy close but isolated my friends. I never knew he was in love with me until the last moment of my life. Later he was the one who took my ashes with him. My so-called lover was actually in a relationship with my best friend, a succumbed and a cheater. Since God gave me a chance to come back then this time I'm gonna value my marriage with him, save my family and revenge on those who hurt me. Qi Yan, I came back for you so please don't let me be disappointed. Love me once again. ' Our female lead is the typical second youngest miss of Fu family Fu Hui Qing, a naïve little child until she is forced to marry the powerful CEO of the Qi family, Qi Yan, instead of her sister to save her family from going bankrupt. For this she hates her whole family even until the end of her life. Only then was when she finally realized how to hurt her parents were. The Qi family head Qi Yu stated that they wanted a daughter from the Fu family to become their granddaughter in law as long as one married his grandson the Qi family will save the Fu family and destroy the one that destroyed them. They chose her and not her younger sister because her mother had visited a fortune master who stated that as long as Hui Qing falls in love with Qi Yan, she wouldn't die before 30. The last time she died was when she 29. Killed by that person she called a friend and by her cheating lover. Now she is gonna take back everything. Her love, marriage, and reputations as the most famous manga artist and fashion designer under the name Jade. This is a tale about how a naïve yet powerful female lead fall in love with her soon to be domineering husband. Would Qi Yan be able to fall in love with her again? How would their story go? Follow to know more. Other books: -Prince and his wives (sterilizing) The cover isn't mine found it on pintrest, so credits goes to the artist. English is not my first language so bear with my spelling mistakes. I will update every Thursday for now, Uk time.

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