The Good The Bad And The Ugly

Vivian Donovan stands at the crossroads of a challenging future and a haunting past. As she navigates the treacherous waters of her professional life and the harrowing memories that refuse to fade, she finds herself ensnared in a web of deceit, betrayal, and murder. Vivian’s composed exterior conceals a turbulent inner world where control and chaos are in a constant battle. Detective Sarah Blake, relentless and driven, is thrust into a case that threatens not only her career but her very life. The deeper she delves into the mystery surrounding Vivian and her circle, the closer she gets to a deadly threat that could extinguish her light forever. Each revelation brings her closer to a truth more dangerous than she could have ever imagined. Laura, with her soft demeanor and fragile exterior, hides a darkness within. As secrets unravel, it becomes clear that Laura’s past is as shadowy as the present danger they all face. Her hidden side emerges, revealing that she is far more complex and dangerous than anyone had suspected. No daughter ever wants to witness the death of her loved ones, but what happens when she becomes the instrument of their demise? As the bodies pile up and the tension mounts, the question looms large: Who is the real killer? In a world where everyone has something to hide, trust is a luxury no one can afford. "Bad Daughter" is a gripping tale of suspense, exploring the thin line between love and hatred, innocence and guilt, and the lengths to which one will go to protect their secrets. As Vivian, Sarah, and Laura’s paths collide, the true face of evil is revealed, and the fight for survival begins.

A once-in-a-generation beauty raised in secrecy, her family conspires to make her believe she's ugly. The secret's revealed when three peeping Tom’s get more than they bargained for spying on the 'ugly sister' bathing. Men don't believe in love at first sight until it sucker punches them! And boy do love quadrangles hurt... :'( The perverts are a talented poet, a future General and the Second Prince, and the race is now on to secure her heart. But how do you woo a beautiful woman who's been lied to her whole life and thinks you pity her because of her face and body? Which man will Meili choose? The pretty boy who makes her laugh, the brooding royal who loves her despite himself or the stone-faced Commander with a tender heart? "For a full minute not one of them moved or breathed, they were both shocked and enthralled. She half-turned towards the hidden watchers and looked up at the moon. That face! A spell was cast on her unseen audience. Her long hair covered her generous chest, allowing tantalising glimpses. She reached behind her neck to push back her hair. Bai Li, realising what was about to happen, clamped each of his hands firmly over the eyes of the Prince and Tan Bowen. A fight broke out on the ridge line as both men clawed and scratched at him in a panicked attempt to see." … Fictional story loosely set during the Ming Dynasty.

(A modern romance with faceslapping, comedy, sweet and dark romance, and a supernatural twist) 'You are evil! No, you are the devil. How can I trust you?' 'If I am the devil, you will rule hell by my side.' **** The big bad vampire has fangs. But the little wolf has claws… **** Leila has spent her entire life hidden from the real world because of a big secret. However, as she starts to lose control of her wolf, she is forced to begin looking into her true origins. But finding her biological parents will not be easy, thanks to a hidden conspiracy involving the most powerful supernatural clans. A hot and dangerous vampire might be stalking her… Xavier Remington was born to a life of blood, violence, and death. He came to terms with the fact that his natural talent for hunting and killing is the only thing he can offer, and he is content to live in the shadows. But when he meets a little wolf with a bad temper, he becomes obsessed. And he will stop at nothing to protect her.

New chapters on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays! What would you choose? Would you be good and live in a fancy lie? Or would you rather be rebelious and seek the truth? In 1934, Anne, the second wife of Thomas, head of the Murphy family, was unjustly unhappy. To the outsiders, she had it all. To herself, however, she was a prisoner. Though her marriage was a ridiculous arrangement, she had no right to complain. Thomas had saved her from a doomed fate. Thomas had given her a glamorous life. Thomas had turned a blind eye to her scandalous affair with his younger brother. But Thomas had also stripped her of her past, present, and future. The delicately maintained façade of the Murphy family began to unravel when the men from her past returned. Soon, she realized what she thought she knew about this family was a web of intricately crafted lies. All those that bore the Murphy name wanted to be freed, but they couldn’t liberate themselves from the secrets that imprisoned them together. And when the rival family finally came knocking with a vengeance, Anne was presented with a choice.

Lyra has been trained her whole life to be a skilled wolf hunter. It's all she knows, and she excels at it-killing or being killed is the only option. But when her parents unexpectedly decide to retire for her sake, Jessica is thrust into a world she never chose. Moving to a town filled with wolves poses a dangerous challenge for an ex-hunter. Just when she thinks she can find a semblance of normalcy, a forbidden romance ignites, complicating her life further. Can Jessica reconcile her past and forge a new future, or will her loyalties to her family and her instincts as a hunter tear her apart? ---

Hiroshi is just another quiet, anxious student at Tokyo University. But beneath his ordinary mask, a much darker side lurks—one that thrives in the shadows of Japan’s underworld. As dangerous secrets and hidden agendas close in, Hiroshi finds himself trapped in a deadly game where every move could expose the truth he’s so carefully concealed. The question is: how long can he keep playing before everything falls apart?

Minho was just an ordinary office worker, but one day he died in a accident. He took his last breath, he wished he could live a more exciting life. To his surprise, he woke up in the world of his favorite novel, but not as the protagonist. Instead, he was the young villain, feared by all. (Warning:Rpa, obsessive/possessive, Yandare, abuse, kidnapping

Axel, a notorious bad boy, falls for Emily, the perfect good girl, in their small town. Their worlds collide, sparking a forbidden romance that challenges their reputations, families, and own demons.

“You said you would leave me alone!” She snarled into his direction. “What the fuck are you doing in my bedroom?” “Pleasuring you.” He cooed before raising his shiny fingers, “Look how you coat me. How wet you are, Leah.” She stared at the glistening fingers in the moonlight. Gulping at the sight of them, she sighed wearily before turning her eyes to him, “Lea-Ahh..” she moaned as he plunged his fingers inside, one by one, leisurely with no hurry, making her her legs quiver. “God..” “God?” He whispered against her ear, “No god, sweetness. Just me.” . ****** It was a dream to live like Leah Adams. And it was something she wished for once every day when she looked at her classmate. It was just a wish, a little thought she had. Until it came true, quite literally. The opportunity was thrown in her lap by no one other than Leah’s Adams father. She had to behave like his daughter, study like his daughter and rule a school like his daughter would. But with her broken mind and spirit, it was easily said and done especially when she had no home to go back to. The home that was burned forever. ***** Dark romance. You have been warned.

Every Cultivation transmigrator would begin their journey with ignorance. Ye Chen, who was originally from Earth, unexpectedly transmigrated to the Fantasy world after crashing with Truck-Kun. Of course, like every Protagonist, he had a gold finger with a female seductive spirit in an ancient ring. But he also had many mysteries hidden beneath him, as he discovered on his great adventure. This was our protagonist's first journey: every attractive female fell over him with simply his sight, but there was another person. This pig-featured man was maliciously reincarnated into this fantasy world with the appearance of a third-rate villain, and he snatched all of the heroines as our protagonist flirted with other females. This story will be the epic clash between the Transmigrator and Reincarnator....... Tags- #Netori #Dark

Rae Lewis, nagmula ito sa isang mayaman na pamilya, isang sikat at kilalang celebrity sa buong bansa. Hinahangaan ng nakararami, mapababae man o lalaki. There is no one who does not fall in love with her charm and her beauty. Halos lahat, pangarap ang mapa-ibig ang isang katulad niya at makuha ang matamis nitong, Oo. Ngunit ang kanyang puso ay para lamang sa nag-iisang tao, isang tao na unang beses pa lamang nitong nakita ay napa-ibig na siya ng angkin nitong kagandahan at iyon ay walang iba kung hindi si Adriana Mendoza. Adriana Mendoza, the multi-millionaire, daughter of a well-known and one of the most feared mafia in the country. Ang babae na wala na sanang balak na pasukin pang muli ang mundo ng pag-ibig, pagkatapos mawala ang kanyang pinakamamahal na babae. But what would happen if a famous celebrity will fall inlove with her? Handa kaya siyang sumugal muli sa ngalan ng pag-ibig? Kahit na ang kapalit noon ay ang katotohanan na magbabalik sa kanya sa mapait nitong nakaraan.

Have you ever wondered about the goodness and the evilness of the world? If everything is balanced, doesn’t that mean that there’s goodness in evil and evilness in good? Then, how do we actually separate these two categories, which coexist and swirled up to an entity? The story of two people, maybe more, suffering through the prejudices of this classification. What if evil is good and good is evil? Does the good always receives the best while the evil receives the worst? Maybe both of them are trampled down instead, and this is a journey of a hero who struggles to stay as good and a villain who refused to be evil. (Cover designed by Freepik)

Due to her ugliness, Shen Ting was abandoned by her parents from a young age, enduring endless ridicule and scorn. Others called her a freak, a toad, a monster. She had helped many people, yet they never once thanked her—only disgust and insults were ever directed her way. Is being ugly truly a crime? When Shen Ting was pushed down the stairs by her only friend, she heard her say, “The only reason I befriended you was because you’re uglier than me. You make me look less hideous in comparison.” Only then did she realize that ugliness was indeed a sin—a sin she could never escape. Before she died, she prayed: if there were another life, she wouldn’t wish for wealth or health, only to be beautiful—just to be beautiful! God heard her plea, and so Shen Ting returned to her fifteen-year-old self, gifted with a system, a system called "Venus 001." The ugly girl underwent a stunning transformation, completing missions, conquering handsome men, earning points, and step by step ascending to the pinnacle of life.

The school biggest nerd takes on the hardest task there is... tutoring the school bad boy. *** "This is ridiculous! I don't understand anything," he threw his books away. " Not with that attitude," Perse picked up his books, dusting them off and returning them on the table. "It's just like riding a motorcycle___" "This is nothing like riding a motorcycle," "It takes a lot of practice. But you'll get the hang of it." He rolled his eyes at her positivity, but then opened his books and tried again. _____ After daring to stand up to the school's bad boy, Persephone Ariadne Carlisle is tasked with tutoring Asher Jayden Thorne, the school's most rebellious bad boy. He was impulsive and hotheaded. She was calm and cautious. While he lived for fights, she lived to avoid them. She was everyone's dream... He was everyone's nightmare. But he listened when she spoke. And he acted when she asked. He stared when he thought she wasn't looking, and she thought of him whenever he wasn't in the room. The more time she spent with him, the more she realized that he had more inner demons than he let the world see... and more light than he let shine. She made tutoring him her priority... and his life her business. But with the Chief of Police as Perse's father, Asher had more to worry about than just failing Algebra. The Chief didn't want trouble... and Asher Jayden Thorne was the walking definition of it.

In the vibrant world of ancient China, Li Mei feels like an outsider despite the comfort provided by her stepfather, a powerful official, and her mother. Her true sanctuary is the kitchen, where her passion for cooking blossoms into a dream of owning the most renowned eatery in the empire. As Li Mei embarks on this ambitious journey, she faces a world brimming with obstacles: rigid societal norms, deceit, and political intrigue. Through these trials, she forges unexpected friendships and encounters influential figures who challenge and inspire her. Each experience shapes her, revealing strengths she never knew she had. Her path to success is illuminated by moments of personal growth and spontaneous connections, including a tender romance that enriches her journey. Li Mei’s evolving relationships and newfound confidence help her navigate the complexities of her era, turning her dream into a reality.

Rachael was living a regular ordinary life, she thought that having her heart broken was the biggest of her worries. Until she returns to her hometown to have the biggest burdens on her shoulders, will she find the strength to fight on, or will it make her crumble in the end?

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Gue ga nyangka kalau di tahun ajaran baru ini gue bakal sekelas sama cowok yang bener-bener gue benci, Si Pete! Gue yang cewek baik-baik ini harus sekelas sama cowok yang bandel, suka bolos, dan paling nyebelin sedunia! Bisa dibilang Si Pete ini bad boy. Camkan sekali lagi, BAD BOY!! Penderitaan gue nambah ketika gue sama Pete duduk semeja alias sebangku. Hari gue bener-bener hancur sama tuh anak! Sampai akhirnya gue tau rahasia besar dalam hidup Si Pete. Rahasia yang mengubah banyak hal, termasuk mengubah rasa benci gue.. (tonton TRAILERnya di IG @cerita.elin)

A world that exists on the otherside of human life, filled with myths and legends. This story follows the different but connected existences of the fallen archangel, Lucifer, and the (former) "hunter", Death.

A cheating boyfriend and a traitorous best friend had always been a cliché start to a story. Fil often thought those things only happened in such narratives. Who would have thought this same cliché twist would happen to her? Fil was a devout Christian who held marriage and marital fidelity sacred. She had been a very good girl from childhood to adulthood. But when she caught her childhood sweetheart slash fiancé and her best friend rolling under the sheets, Fil wanted to rebel for the first time. The first step of her rebellious journey? Getting drunk. After drowning her sorrows with the help of alcohol, Fil met the enigmatic Jackson. The moment her eyes met those tantalizing golden orbs, words slipped past her lips without any notion of the kind of situation she was getting herself into: “Will I go to hell if I lose my virginity before marriage?” His thin, red lips curled up as a glint flickered across his naturally sharp eyes, and he said, “Who knows? But I can bring heaven to you if you want me to.” ***** Jackson. A man shrouded in mystery and secrets, licentious to the core with zero morality, someone who had grown bored playing games with life. Until one fateful night, a woman suddenly appeared before him — a perfect prey for a boring night. Little did he know, a night with a rebellious wannabee wouldn’t be enough to quench his biological urge. Nor would he ever fathom the colors she gave to his gray-colored world. A good girl with dirty thoughts and a sinful man who had even dirtier thoughts. A relationship that started for revenge and to satisfy one’s need; was there even space for true love? How? When the man bending her down would nastily whisper in her ear, “You've been a fucking good girl.” **** As the two grapple with their own demons threatening to tear them apart, doubts would start surfacing in their hearts. Was this rebellion worth sacrificing her principles for? Could she truly find happiness in the arms of a man so steeped in darkness? And for Jackson, was redemption possible for a devil like him? And if so, would she be the one to lead him towards the light? Would she even accept his darkest secrets and the hell of his world? In a world where trust was a rare commodity and love was a fragile flame, Fil and Jackson would have to navigate the treacherous waters of desire and redemption. Would they face the unknown together? Or would they let go to save themselves from the impending pain of being together? **** JOIN MY DISCORD SERVER: https://discord.gg/gXCMQwmrGY Spanish translation of this book is also available on Webnovel . LINK: https://www.webnovel.com/book/la-buena-chica-del-diablo_29711041200202605 Portuguese translation: https://www.webnovel.com/book/a-garota-boa-do-diabo_29711057200204305

When the gateway to the realm of beasts was opened, a multitude of perilous creatures were unleashed upon the human world, resulting in significant damage and loss of human life. In light of their family's impoverished state, Patricia, a resilient young girl, and her twin brother Patrick, a skilled wizard, made the decision to embark on a quest to vanquish these beasts and earn much-needed funds. Operating covertly, they harnessed their extraordinary abilities, harboring the hope of evading detection. Their endeavors progressed smoothly until an unexpected turn of events transpired—the inspector uncovered their true identities. This revelation completely upended their lives, compelling them to embark on a new and challenging journey. During their arduous expedition, they were approached by a nobleman who enlisted their services to slay a formidable dragon. Now faced with this daunting task, what fate awaits the twins? How will they confront such a ferocious creature?

Scorned by her lover and one true friend, Martine leaves to heal her broken heart. Destiny brings her back six years later, now a sought after celebrity in town for work and maybe a little revenge. Ever the rational one, always at his best Caesar Leny-Lansater finds himself being silenced by his emotions for the first time after a run in -maybe more - with his old classmate and college crush whose heart he had broken. Copyright ©2020 Sonia Raines

Is he just a good-for-nothing cultivator or a monstrous-genius-cultivator? He will soon find out. This is a romantic reincarnation story between two ill-fated lovers. She is now his master and he is now her disciple. Can they ever be together in this lifetime? Do you know that when you had left me… You have left behind a void that is in my heart… At that time when you had left me forever… My heart has been in solitary ever since… Ever since that my heart had always been sorrowful… My melancholy heart bears the loneliness for your return… He used to be one of the most OP immortal before his immortal life was ended by another powerful immortal. Now he is the good-for-nothing cultivator or is he? Will he regain the memories of his past? Unfortunately, there are many that do not want him to regain his past memories and wish that he will be a good-for-nothing cultivator forever. There are a total of seven celestial levels in order to cultivate as a celestial cultivator; Practitioner, Master Practitioner, Enlighten Celestial, Immortal Celestial, Golden Celestial, Golden Supremacy and Sacred Saint.

In the fire four years ago, everything was burnt to ashes. Chi Xiao returned to the Chi family this time with the sole purpose of finding her missing child four years ago. However, the heir of the Mo family in the Capital City was seriously ill and was on the verge of death. Chi Xiao's stepmother suddenly arranged for Chi Xiao to marry into the Mo family in place of her biological daughter. She was to marry Mo Ting to counteract his bad luck for someone who was about to die. Chi Xiao's face was covered in scars and she was extremely ugly. As she married the Mo family's heir who was about to die of illness, everyone in the Capital City was waiting to watch her make a fool of herself. However, not long after Chi Xiao married into the Mo family, the heir of the Mo family recovered from his illness. At that moment, all the young ladies in the Capital City started wondering, "Chi Xiao, this ugly freak, is simply an eyesore. She's weak and useless. How can she be fit to be the young lady of the Mo family without any family background?" Chi Xiao scoffed. She removed her disguise to reveal a stunningly beautiful face. No family background? She was the daughter of the top wealthy family in the Capital City. Was that information useful? Weak and useless? Mo Ting smiled as he presented proof, "I wish to thank my wife for saving my life. The famous physician that I failed to hire with money turns out to be the woman I hadn't officially married. I must have made everyone worry." The top jewelry designer, a mysterious hacker of the international level, internationally known artist... As each of Chi Xiao's multiple identities started to unravel, the world was shocked that this ugly daughter born out of wedlock was actually a retired omnipotent bigshot! Everyone started to be salty, "So what? She'd still have to be someone else's stepmother after marrying him anyway, right?" The little dumpling took out a DNA test report. "Sorry to disappoint everyone! I'm my mommy's biological son!"

Since Rose 's 16th birthday, strange occurrences have been unfolding, culminating in a revelation that will change her life forever. As she discovers the existence of the supernatural in our world, she'll be forced to make a choice that could have far-reaching consequences - one that might lead to a bright new future or a dark and uncertain path. The decision she makes will have a profound impact on her life and the world around her."

Ruth's life took a devastating turn when she was born with Congenital insensitivity to pain with anhidrosis (CIPA). This rare condition meant that she couldn't feel physical pain or regulate her body temperature. However, little did she know that her journey was about to become even more treacherous. At the tender age of ten, Ruth's world was shattered when a group of ruthless thieves invaded her home. In a horrifying turn of events, she was raped, and her family was brutally murdered before her eyes. The trauma left her scarred, both physically and emotionally.

"The winters that I've spent longing for you. Pay them all back." The King of Joseon, a corrupt womanizer who spent most of his time devoted to lazing around, buried himself in alcohol and beautiful ladies. Whilst the King was occupied with his leisurely activities, the citizens of Joseon were suffering from a myriad of problems. Shen Yuan had served under the King of Joseon's rule for countless years. Having born from a lowly servant woman, he was destined to follow in her footsteps. Witnessing the corruption that led the kingdom down a muddy trajectory, Shen Yuan resorted to treason. Rounding up an army, Shen Yuan finally seized the throne, and publicly executed the King, slaughtering the King's illegitimate sons, his harem of a thousand beauties, and only after this sanguinary bloodbath was finished, settled down as the sole regent that oversaw the Kingdom of Joseon. Though.. there was one person he mercifully spared the life of. The Crown Prince. Soon, a heinous rumor stirred up the Imperial Jade Palace. Once spread, it was like wildfire that couldn't be doused. Mouths flew quicker than birds, creating a final, pronounced result. "The current regent ruling over Joseon was in love with the late King!" Unable to bear his father's name being associated with sodomy and dragged through filth, even after his dishonorable death, the young prince, now a young King, found Shen Yuan to be a repulsive individual. This one-sided hatred stemmed from a memory belonging to the past that became a catalyst that catapulted the loath between the two. Whilst the regent remained steadfast, the young, impulsive King hated Shen Yuan. The regent hid an ugly truth, a small fragment that had been forcefully buried deep in the soil of his heart. He truly loved the dead King. Original novel; a work of collaboration between a fellow writer and I.