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When college student Heather returns to her childhood sanctuary—her aunt's house—she never expects to find herself caught in a whirlwind of emotions. Tasked with caring for her aunt's newborn, she's transported back to the summers of her youth, where laughter and secrets filled the halls. But what she didn't anticipate was the rekindling of an old flame: her childhood best friend, now a renowned singer. As Heather and her childhood confidant navigate the complexities of adulthood, their undeniable chemistry simmers beneath the surface. Yet, fate has other plans. A new suitor captures Heather's heart, leading her into a relationship that feels right but lacks the spark of true connection. When circumstances tear Heather and her childhood friend apart, misunderstandings and heartache follow. Years pass, and destiny reunites them at a wedding. But the joy of reunion turns to shock when Rhys discovers Heather harbors a secret: amnesia has stolen her memories, replacing them with a life he never imagined. Engaged to another, with children of her own, Heather seems lost to him forever. As they confront the painful truths of their past and the bittersweet reality of their present, Heather and Rhys must decide if love can transcend the boundaries of time, memory, and circumstance. Will they reclaim what was lost, or will they be forever bound by the threads of fate?

Can power kill? Can it be bought, like the most expensive sex toy, making it an inseparable companion? Can one be driven mad by it, lose oneself in this elusive desire that is born anew each time, only to return with even greater power? As Alexander, the protagonist of this story, used to say: 'Power is the heroin of the mind, love is the dealer of hearts'. It's a drug that sucks you in to the brim, changing your perception of reality, satisfying your thirst but leaving you hungry for more. You'll feel that ache, that emptiness, which only intensifies, leading to another dose. Once the darkest desires are in play, there is no going back. Life becomes an obsession. Every decision in this world is a choice between light and darkness. Death is just the moment when the light goes out and the rest turns into one endless darkness. And in that darkness - those who once were something more - wander. But can you escape what is already inside you? How far will you go to get what you want? How much are you willing to sacrifice to take control? This erotic thriller will transport you to the world of New York's elite, where nothing is what it seems. Where everything is for sale and prices have no boundaries - money, sex, power and, above all, lies. In the heart of New York, there are dark secrets that the most powerful are prepared to hide behind a facade of luxury. Where betrayal is the daily bread and everyone has something to hide, there is no room for honesty. In this world, law is just an illusion and morality is a relic of the past. Discover how far corruption reaches, how great the influence of evil is and how addictive it can be when only real power is at stake. The power to destroy everything that stands in its way, the power that pulls all the strings.

What if life gave them only three strikes to find love, and they already missed out on the first pitch? Would they strike out or hit a home run? Skyler McKenzie, a single mom, had lived a simple but happy life with her seven-year-old son, Noel, and loving parents in a small suburban town away from the buzzing city. One day, everything changed when she accepted a job and moved to a big city. Years later, she made a life for her son and herself, had her heart broken, but eventually met the man of her dreams. She fell head over heels for him, flipping her world upside down and thinking it must be love at first sight. It was perfect. But there was just one problem. She had a past that she could not remember. She did not even know who the father of her child was. So, was the present enough for her to move on to the future, or would her past continue to haunt her? Noah Maxwell, one of the most eligible bachelors in the city, was a famous baseball player and successful entrepreneur. He had everything he needed. He had fame, wealth, women, and practically everything he wanted. However, he still felt something was missing in his life. A large void in his heart still made him seem incomplete. He believed he needed a new reason to live until he met her. He immediately felt the connection between them. He knew that he had fallen in love with her the instant that their eyes met. But there was a problem. She resembled the girl who had once owned and broken his heart. He loved her, but she betrayed him. Then, she died. Now, he wondered if he could be in love with her or the woman he had seen in her. But what if, by some twisted fate, an invisible chain had always linked their lives together? Did she still wish to remember her lost memories if they held too many dark and heartbreaking secrets? Did he still want to hold on to the past if it only brought pain? Looking through each other's eyes, would they finally see the truth? With one last swing, would they find their second chance for love?

When the creatures advanced, the world was doomed to oblivion. Only ruins of cities and lost souls remained, struggling to survive the inevitable. However, Cosmic Energy brought with it a gift as enigmatic as it was dangerous: a power capable of saving the last survivors or condemning them for good. Dante never wanted to be a hero. Trained by his parents to face a future that crumbled before it arrived, he learned that survival requires more than courage – it demands sacrifice. Now, thrust into the Capital with the enigmatic warning: don’t be the protagonist. He finds himself at the center of a conflict larger than he ever imagined, where ancient secrets and relentless enemies test his every step. Amid improbable alliances and desperate battles, Dante will need to uncover the true cost of survival. And as he explores the limits of a world he no longer recognizes, he will learn that the greatest challenge isn’t fighting the creatures that devastated Earth. In a game where salvation and destruction are just a step apart, Dante will have to decide not only how to fight – but what to fight for. Follow the story of one who had never tasted victory before.

{Check out my new novel, Misunderstood Villain: Heroines Mourn My Death} 'Born In Ruins' was a forgettable read. That was the only way Emir could describe the pages of the novel he had found himself reincarnated into. The young man barely knew anything, but the snippets he had recalled only caused him unending sorrow... As what awaited him was only tragedy and an early death. It was a depressing story, one that he had planned to flip on its head—all for his salvation. — In this post-apocalyptic world, monsters fought humans and cyborgs in a battle for survival on a scale greater than ever before. A world where innocence and death were a luxury, where the line between heroes and villains was razor-thin. Within its expanse, 'Ancient Clans,' 'Galactic Federations,' 'Factions', and 'Corporations' presided over colossal 'Ruins' that dwarfed the concept of life itself. Survivors of the 'Third World War' continuously dove into the 'Old World,' 'Hunting' for 'Relics' in any ruin that they could find on Earth, desperate to reclaim 'Lost' technology, to stand a fighting chance against the inevitable. But it appeared that 'Earthkind' had met their match. …However, Emir would never allow that fate to take its course. — Emir unraveled layers of the tale and realized the truth of the world. He acquainted himself with the rules of this game before it fully consumed him. And now... no longer content with mere survival, he sought to dominate over the very fabric of this unforgiving universe. Emir shall rise from the pawn he once was, seeking to unravel the mysteries that hounded him. The boundaries of 'Aether,' his father’s disappearance, the noose hanging above his family’s head, and of course… his starless destiny, a fate he longed to control. This pursuit would earn him the epithet: "Prince Of The Fallen." ---------------------------------------------- *Tags: Reincarnation ;), Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Magical Realism, Academy (Volume 3), Romance, Apocalypse, {Anti-Hero. Villain.} *Expect this novel to start slowly; it begins ramping up at the halfway point of volume 1. *The Magic System is introduced at the end of volume 1, read my review and Auxiliary chapter for more on that. *Warning: The main characters have emotions like proper humans. So don't expect your usual emo kid as the MC and come complaining later.

Stranded. Adrift, in this godforsaken land—where the sky stretches too wide, the earth feels too foreign, and the moon above is a quiet witness to your solitude. Vast emerald forests stretch beyond the horizon, endless oceans whisper secrets to the wind, and mighty empires rise and fall in splendor, power, and ruin. Even magic—fleeting, elusive, a mere glimmer in the dark—still lingers. Just enough to tempt the desperate and the dreamers alike. This world calls to you, sings sweet promises, lures you in—until you’re ensnared, bound, lost to it forever. It is beautiful. Breathtaking. And yet, it grinds you down. Bit by bit, like the tide wears away stone. For in this world, no matter how far you run, no matter how far you wander—the road ahead is always paved with violence. There is no mercy. No escape. Only the slow, inevitable descent.

Today might be Rosy and glitters but what about tomorrow

*old monster* offers a gripping journey into the heart of Chinese Xianxia (immortal hero) fantasy. This tale masterfully weaves vengeance, Daoist philosophy, and supernatural intrigue into a world where cultivation realms determine power—and survival.

Thirty years ago, a great battle shook the borders of the Yangtze River Coast. Two ancient powers, the Dragon Clan and the Tiger Clan, fought until blood flowed down the coast. That battle ended the life of the Dragon Clan's Ancestor, marking an absolute victory for the Tiger Clan, but leaving behind an undying grudge. Twenty-seven years passed, and the Dragon Clan's revenge burned again. In the shadow of their fallen ancestors, they return, bearing the embers of war to avenge lost honor. Lei Bai and Lei Yu, are two brothers who know nothing about the bloody grudge passed down by their parents' Clan. However, a cruel fate binds them in an unavoidable battle—to kill for the Clan or protect for the sake of the same blood.

A Polymathic Man gets sent to the Viking era and decides to conquer the world with his smarts and the strength that he inherited from the body he possess now

The story follows Eleanor, a brilliant yet haunted woman who unwittingly becomes the subject of a clandestine experiment designed to control the course of history. Plunged into a web of conspiracy, Eleanor must navigate a world where every move she makes seems preordained, every relationship potentially compromised. Her journey takes her from the bustling chaos of a modern, unnamed city to the desolate beauty of Siberian expanses, where the organization's hidden motives first begin to unravel.   Eleanor's life is thrown into turmoil when she realizes that the people behind the experiment—those who once controlled her fate—want her back. Determined not to lose her hard-won freedom or the love she has found with James, a reserved and analytical man who brings stability to her tumultuous world, she decides to fight back.   Abraham, a key member of the Siberian group, emerges as a powerful ally and foil to Eleanor. Charismatic, enigmatic, and driven, Abraham is both a strategist and a moral compass, challenging Eleanor to confront the deeper implications of their fight against the system. His ability to inspire loyalty while masking his inner conflicts makes him a captivating presence, embodying the tension between rebellion and complicity.

"Jill!" Sheri whispered. Jill continues to give Sheri grief. Though, in all honesty Jill didn't care, nor did she have room to judge. Jill has done what Sheri is about to do once or twice. Maybe even three times by the time she's done with Anthony. Who knows what his status is? Don't care... But Jill could shamelessly say this, she's never blatantly seen a man's wife and still brazenly flirt with their husband. Sheri was on a whole new level of savagery, and Jill wasn't letting her best friend off the hook so easily. Jill thought to herself, the next time Sheri tries to act all innocent and poise to judge me, imma rub the dirt all up in her face. She continues to push Sheri’s buttons till she gets up to leave and go to the bathroom. Jill was getting ready to tell her to use the gel when unexpectedly, Sheri collides into the Governor. They were a whole tangled mess, Jill practically had to pull them apart before his wife came. The Governor was grateful for her intervention because even he realized he wasn't focused. Upon meeting the governor's wife, Jill was 100% sure, she did not like her. This self-important, condescending chick, made Jill simply want to backhand her. Her whole attitude was trash. She looked down at Sheri and Jill the whole time with fake greetings of kindness. But Jill matched her energy. Like b*tch, your not about to run over me. But Sheri... Practically became her yes girl. And Jill had to fall in line because it wasn't her fight. *** After the awful encounter with Monica, the Governor's wife, Jill got to work on making sure Sheri had a more prominent presence. The girls went to the bathroom, and Jill opened every stall to make sure no one was around. "What was that?!" Jill yelled. "I know right?! Absolute b*tch!" Sheri added. Jill wanted to smack Sheri. "No! You!" Sheri was confused. "You're not focused! When she came up to us all stank, you had no fight in you. You acted like a docile little girl. She said jump and you went 'how high?' Even I had to fall in line." Jill was so infuriated. "Oh...". Sheri said in recollection. "Listen that right there was a freebie. Monica is not about to think that's how things are gonna be moving forward." Jill declares. Sheri was silent but signaled she understood Jill continued as she paced the spacious restroom. "She's the one that had things she wanted to discuss with you, not the other way around. You should of let Monica know what day YOU were available instead of going along with what she choose!" "I know I just got nervous..." Sheri put her hand to her forehead. "Well that needs to be out of your system now that we have a vague idea of what she's about. When we go to the Governor's house, don't act all impressed, as if you've never been in a place like that before, and whatever she asks of you, tell her you need time to deliberate. She's not getting her answer right away." Jill looked at Sheri sternly. "You're right! I'm sorry!... I guess I felt bad about my behavior with her husband that I kind of submitted to her." Sheri admitted. "So are you gonna feel bad about the Governor's behavior too?!" Jill snapped "Takes two to tangle, And y'all was entangled!" "Jill... I don't know if I can be the type of woman that can mess with a married man..." Sheri lowered her head. Well what is she trynna say about me! Jill thought. *** Hey everyone, thank you for your interest in my book, this is my first time writing a story. Hope you enjoyed this excerpt. This is my original work and the setting is urban American. My characters are of African American, Caribbean, and Hispanic descent, so this book may have a different flavor from the more traditional stories on here, so feel free to comment if there are any slang terms or phrases you don't understand.

After spending too much time in front of the tv. I realized that my life was a joke. I ruined my apartment. Messed up and in tears. The TV flickered on with a bizarre message... "You've been selected for the Intergalactic Game Show!" Before I could realize what it meant, I was slammed through 3 floors of my apartment building, and taken into space. Abducted, and forced into sick games. If only I knew what would happen sooner...

In a world of unknown horrors and nightmares, one man walks through it all without purpose, uncovering the various mysteries and unsettling truths hidden from the view of the masses.

The mountains are wise and old. they witness many things, things that are unwritten, abandoned by history. One of them is the story of an old man. Who is powerful yet doubtful. he doesn't understand his true self. and hopes to find it, in this strange place we call earth with some strange creatures we call humans.

When two contradicting forces converge, is it chaos or harmony? Is it fate or a flash of the unanticipated? And as the line blur we must ask: Is it real or just a figment of our adventurous minds? *** The world is closing in on Malia Baker. An all-time best selling author. She either writes, or she risks losing the contract that promises the peak of her career. Now just a step away. Plagued by the crushing weight of expectations, Malia falls into a cycle of writer’s block. leaving her drenched by endless emotional avalanche where nothing makes sense and everything feels flat. Desperate to rechristen herself and break free from the torturing paralysis, Malia falls asleep after a creatively draining day. But only to find herself in the mind of a killer, fueled with an insatiable thirst for revenge against his family. Davies Moore, tortured and betrayed by his family, has one clear goal: To watch the family tree go up in flames. but more than anything, to be the one lighting the match. He would stop at nothing to erase the Hernandez name from existence. But soon, A growing thorn keeps him torn between vengeance and desire when he meets Grace walker. A woman whose sudden appearance in his life throws it wildly off balance. *** The line between the author and character goes thin, and within that blur is a question hanging in the air: ‘Who are you really, Davies Moore?’

1990 year. Evil Empire is living its last months.

back when Orfan was a Young man he was a adventurer, after some traumatic events he left his life of freedom for good... or so he thought but he was dragged back out by 15 year old girl from a village he saved 50 years ago.

There are many stories. Stories of heroes, villains, demons and gods. Read through this collection of epics focused on characters in the same universe as Cal Porter From the story Night Breaker. There are many things to learn about this world. Many possibilities to see realized. This is neither a sequel nor a prequel of Night Breaker. This is simply to prepare you readers for the "Perception" multiverse. Enjoy.

An anthology of different ancient warriors and their experiences.

Miki Kaye has three loyal friends and two supportive parents... until she falls for a boy