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The bloodline, a legacy shrouded in mystery, has been unearthed by humanity. These beings, human in every way, are nonetheless branded as monsters by the world around them. Amidst this turmoil, a young girl, blissfully unaware of her extraordinary heritage, finds herself enveloped in danger when the FBI sets their sights on her and her family. As she grapples with the stark reality of her existence, she embarks on a treacherous journey filled with peril and self-discovery. In a society that ostracizes her kind, she must learn to navigate the shadows in search of the truth about her origins. Along her path, she encounters a diverse cast of allies and adversaries—some who wish to help her, and others who aim to dismantle her efforts. As she delves deeper into this hidden world, she uncovers the existence of other mysterious species that lurk in the dark, concealed from the prying eyes of humans. With her newfound knowledge, she confronts an immense challenge: can she rise to become a beacon of hope for both her kind and humanity? Will she succeed in fostering coexistence between these worlds, or will she find her sisters and brothers seeking their own isolated sanctuary away from the watchful gaze of mankind? The fate of both species hangs in the balance, resting in her hands.

"Let's make a bet, shall we?" It all started with a bet. Even though Jack was chosen to climb the tower, he didn't choose to do it due to his family issues. Jack decided to remain 'outside' and help out his family while his older brother decided to climb the tower. Though he felt a sense of betrayal, Jack endured it all. He worked long hours and took multiple part-time jobs, hoping that everything would work out eventually. But instead everything went spiraling down. In a last-ditch effort, Jack decided to take a huge gamble. A bet. --- Author Note: New Author here. Hope you guys enjoy. Beginning is a bit long but hope you guys stick around.

[Warning: This book contains Strong Language and Mature Content] On her eighteenth birthday, Ravenna felt the weight of exile as she was outlawed from her home because she could not shift to a werewolf, a mark of shame in their world that revered power. Away from all the ridicules and hate, she had at least a more peaceful life, until a beautiful storm knocked at her door. Deceived by its enchanting waves, Ravenna welcomed it with open arms until she was swept away into the deepest depth of the ocean of love. Being a daughter of an alpha, that was not supposed to happen even if she was not living in the pack anymore. Falling in love with the king of darkness. Alaric! He is the epitome of danger. But then, she turned his life upside down. From a heartless man to an obsessive lover. All he wished was to keep her with him. Even if it meant chaining her to himself. Whether what he felt was infatuation, desire or... he just would never ever let her go. Let no man or beast separate him from what he had claimed and marked; else they would face his unceasing wrath. **************** "Am of no use to you, why do you still insist on keeping me?" She just wanted to hear him say it. That he loved her as much as she did. She was becoming more desperate as days went by, maybe more than desperate to the extent of destroying herself in this love. Alaric paused and kept his laptop aside. He held her hand and brought her in front of him before pulling her to his lap. Silently, he sniffed her neck and licked it, then replied, "Because I want to." He continued his actions, and his hands were already moving under her dress caressing her thighs. Ravenna took a deep breath trying to stop herself from diving into pleasure as always. "Will you ever say it?" Her voice came out as a low yearning plead and with his advanced hearing ability, Alaric did not miss a word. "Say what?" His hand reached her pant ready to tear it apart. "That you love me." Her words made him pause abruptly before looking at her. As usual, his eyes were blank with no hint of emotions making Ravenna feel like she was just fooling herself. For how long could she endure this? "Do I?" He asked not tearing his gaze away from her eyes that were already tearing up. _________________________ This book is in the viral competition. Support Author by adding to library, gifting power stones and golden tickets.

I wish I had never met him. If he had never looked in my direction, would things be different now? I ask myself that question every time I think about Jack Carlos-his smile, his confidence, the way his eyes seemed to see right through me from the very first moment we met. ~~~~ she never expected someone like him to notice someone like her. Jack Carlos was a name everyone knew: wealthy, charming, and entirely out of her league. When their eyes met that day, it had felt something-a spark, a connection he couldn't explain. But was it love at first sight?. For Jack, maybe. He made it clear from the beginning that he was drawn to her, though she never understood why.There was a huge gap between them, one so painfully obvious that even the world around them couldn't help but notice. she drew a line between them ...she built walls around herself ,a fortress to keep him-and everything he represented-at a distance. And still, he tried to break through, as if he could just erase the differences between their worlds with sheer determination.

I wish I had never met him. If he had never looked in my direction, would things be different now? I ask myself that question every time I think about Jack Carlos-his smile, his confidence, the way his eyes seemed to see right through me from the very first moment we met. ~~~~ she never expected someone like him to notice someone like her. Jack Carlos was a name everyone knew: wealthy, charming, and entirely out of her league. When their eyes met that day, it had felt something-a spark, a connection he couldn't explain. But was it love at first sight?. For Jack, maybe. He made it clear from the beginning that he was drawn to her, though she never understood why.There was a huge gap between them, one so painfully obvious that even the world around them couldn't help but notice. she drew a line between them ...she built walls around herself ,a fortress to keep him-and everything he represented-at a distance. And still, he tried to break through, as if he could just erase the differences between their worlds with sheer determination.

Wen Lin is one of the few people born with a mutated gene. As a commander and leading scientist, he has plenty of enemies. However, what happens when the enemy he so wishes to kill and find is his own biological brother? What happens when he finally meets the man who is responsible for his wife being in a coma and being separated from his son? To save his brother from punishment, and get an antidote to save his wife from death, he is forced to embark on a dangerous mission. Wen Lin has to change places with his brother and work for the bad guys. He leaves his brother to take his place in his work and his place as the father of his children and husband to his wife. Will his wife recognize the switch? Will they be able to end the operation successfully with no mishaps? Wen Lin stood by the door leading to the hospital room, where the beautiful woman rested. He softly called out her name, with no intention of walking inside. He could not walk inside, he did not have the courage to say goodbye. PS: cover not mine, from pinterest cover rights to owner. https://patreon.com/user?u=83250134&utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link

Lauren has the world at the palm of her hand, money, status and a loving submissive boyfriend but everything changes when her boyfriend Jayden is killed because of her but ofcourse, she doesn't really care and moves on with her next plaything not knowing her next would be her last. Caught up in a mysterious contract with her new found lover, she becomes eternally submissive to him and knows what real pain is for the first time knowing she can't escape him even in death. Soon the mysteries of her new life threatening to bring havoc and end her complete, will she survive it all?

Synopsis: Takeshi Mori, a aimless 40 year Japanese man having retired early in life with riches now wonders through the empty city streets at midnight as usual wondering what to do with his life, but that is all shattered as while looking up momentarily he sees an unfathomably big eye staring down at him, with one blink to check if he's too sleep deprived he is gone in an instant. And when his eyes open again, a forest greets him as searing pain jolts him wide awake as on the back of his right hand is a branded symbol of a shield. What happened? Where is he? What is the mark on his hand and what are the increasingly loud howls and growls he can hear coming his way? Story takes place in a fantasy world called Ender with high level magic, fantastical races such as Fae, demons, angels, Undead, merfolk, beast man and more. It'll also have some romance but it'll be a slow burn and i mean SLOW burn. Also i would recommend reading the prologue to get the whole picture and not just jumping into chapter 1. And just a reminder but this is not just a story but the life of the character that is Takeshi Mori, so there isn't just random conflict constantly or too unexpected plot points and progression, i want to make it realistic as i can without boring you guys too much but it's my story so i can do whatever the hell i want. Either stay or leave. Person 1: Hey do you know where my dandelion is? Person 2: Um it's just over there. That's Your Dandelion right? Absolute Cinema: Those who know

What happens when you die? It's a question almost everyone has asked themselves at least once in their life. Do we have souls? If so, where do they go once our bodies are too tired to go on? Does being a good person really make a difference in what happens to your soul? Turns out, it really does. After sacrificing himself for a random stranger that vaguely reminds him of his sister, Zero finds out that not only are Reapers responsible for human souls once they're ready to move on, but he has officially met the requirements to become one. Immortality and a stronger than steel body sound nice, but all things come at a price. And this cost, is by no means cheap.

Aria is a successful businesswoman working for a writing company, but all of a sudden her money gets stolen by a crook, who might eventually be the love of her life.

Four years ago, Si Qian Jin was betrayed by her boyfriend. He cheated on her with her best friend Bai Jia, so she went to the club, got drunk and had an amazing one night stand with handsome stranger. But she became pregnant from that one night stand and had cute boy twins. Four years later when she came back she didn't expected that her cute babies father was richest man in the country. "Woman, I didn't expect you to be such a daring to give birth to my child."

"See you in another life" said the general of the Ostanian army falling after stbing the emperor, his lord, and while dying, ending the war that has been on for almost fifteen years by now. But taking off it's helmet the hard reality of loss stroke us as me and my men where drowning in the guilt of letting die our friend.

This is a story about a story inside of a story. But 'you' don't need to worry about how deep we are in storytelling, for it does not matter who tells the story as a story is a story none the less. This story is about a world and whole world's do not have main characters; they just have interesting ones. Ash is an interesting one, not in this world, but his next one.

Shen Hua, the daughter of the Shen family that ran an embroidery business in Fengzhou, was pampered since she was a child. She had a pretty face and smooth, fair skin. Unfortunately, her body was weak, and she'd run out of breath after walking merely a few steps. She didn't have very long to live. The Shen family gradually faced its downfall, and her wedding was delayed again and again. Cui Yun, the eldest son of the Cui family, was a noble and stern man. He was entrusted to look after Shen Hua. Why not just marry her? He thought. Since Shen Hua reincarnated, she had focused all her attention on the embroidery business. She hoped to change her life and regain her former glory. When she heard about Cui Yun's decision to marry her, she fainted on the spot. After waking up, she turned him down with tears in her eyes. "I don't have very long to live. I don't want to waste your time." Cui Yun was very considerate. "It's not a big deal. I know you feel touched, but there's no need to cry. Since you already depend on the Cui family, you might as well just become part of us. After you die from your sickness, I'll even hold a grand funeral for you." Shen Hua felt hopeless. But I'm only pretending to be sick! *** Cui Yun had many younger female cousins. Many of them had confessed their feelings for him, but he turned all of them down nonchalantly. "It's getting late. Please look after yourself." Shen Hua had never met such a clueless man when it came to romance. One night, while she was on her way home, she took a shortcut and passed by the Cui family's courtyard. Cui Yun stopped her. He was standing near the entrance, and his sleeves danced to the wind. "It's cold outside. Would you like to come in and stay for a while?"

Three Best Friends, Lia, Anna & Rose decided to play a mindful game since there would be graduating from college. Rose Lee, daughter of a prestigious family, Anna Roy , daughter of a military officer and Lia Carson, daughter of a well-known actress & father, a popular artist. 'A Game Of Heart Break' A bet to capture their crush's heart for fun within 30days and break it on their graduation. They make you fall in love with them and break your hearts on graduation. ~~~~~~~ "What the fuck, Mark? You can't just barge into a girls room like that!. Have you lost your mind?. Have some shame at least." Rose yelled at her brother. "A little birdy told me you're doing something very bad, of all people 'AXEL'!. You're playing with that psycho's feelings now. You didn't see Jack, Max and the rest, Huh?" Mark asked, almost yelling at her even though he tried to suppress his anger. "So" She scoffed, while saying. ~~~~~~~~ Anne's turn "It's over Jason, I was only playing with your heart" Anne said in a cold tone, staring directly into his eyes. "W-why?" Jason asked stuttering, trying to know why she lied. why she broke his heart. She laughed out unexpected, making Jason to bent his head in a pleading tone. "Remember when you broke my heart, Ten years ago today. Feel the same way I felt and cry. How I followed you around like a sheep without his owner. How I stood crying under that rain, that made me sick and all you could ever do is shout and ignore me. If I ever tell my Dad that it was your ' dear Sister' that pushed me on the floor that day, which lead me been in the hospital. I don't think she might still be with you now." She said in one go, before stressing the word sister purposely. ~~~~~~~~~ Lia's turn "We are officially not a couple. Not dating and never will I" Lia said coldly. "Fine that's what you want, don't care" ~~~~~~~~ Lia's Turn "What has my brother done to you for you to break his soft heart like this?" "He's in his room for two days now and hasn't come out. Not eaten or even drank a drop of water" Kiara yelled angrily. why do you think this three best friend came up with a mind blowing game? There's more family drama, Hidden Secret and More Fun. ~~~~~~~ Photo not mine by Pinterest

I will post the chapters when I want cover photo is not mine

After being bullied as a kid Michael grows up wanting to become a boxer. One day he gets a special opportunity to skyrocket his boxing career. Will he be able to become the best boxer of all time?

A story depicting of a certain someone, not necessarily a fact but an altered memory. Just the tales of A Shot Life.

Ethan Cole is a man living on borrowed time in New York City's neon-lit basement. He owes a debt to the city's most vicious criminal lord, to whom he will never be able to return after one terrible hand and one deadly night. The fee is a rock, not a cost. The time limit is 48 hours. What happens if you fail? dying. As time runs out, Ethan assembles a group of eccentrics to pull off the impossible theft. Charlie is an ex-cop with a past to sort out, and Nina is a fascinating con artist with her own dark secrets. However, in this high-stakes game, none of them can afford the luxury of accepting the truth. Ethan realizes the diamond is more than just a prize as they navigate a maze of laser grids and armed guards. It possesses a mystery capable of bringing down a nation and making everyone in it a target. Enter Rebecca Cain, a strange non-public investigator with her own plan. Is he an associate or an enemy?

When playing Big Bet, the choice is only one: win or die. This story follows Choi Hyunsuk, a man who lives boldly after experiencing deep trauma in the past. When he reunites with an old friend, Cha Tae-Hyun, they decide to start a casino business together. However, this glamorous casino world is full of dangers, deceit, and high-stakes games that threaten them. Hyunsuk and Tae-Hyun face various obstacles, including threats from competitors, betrayal from associates, and internal conflicts that shake the foundation of their business. In every bet and high-stakes game, they must struggle to survive and protect what they have built. Will their courage and intelligence be enough to overcome all the challenges, or will they fall into ruin?

Happiness is something that everybody wish to have for in life. But what if something that is simple are not given to one person. And all that he want to have a love from someone he love. This story is a journey of one person Alex Zhang searching for love which seem far from reaching. " Wherever you are, what ever you do, I will be right here waiting for you"

Young girl gets kidnapped and sold off to a man's vicious hands

A girl was abandoned by her family. A man, an heir of the richest family in the city, cherished her like precious treasure. With his reputation for being ruthless, nobody dared mess with them. He introduced her as his fiancee to everybody.

Li Xiuying is the youngest surgeon the world has ever seen. Once upon a time, her work had meaning; to save lives. But soon surgery lost all of its meaning to her, she became an operating machine. She didn’t even meet the patient until they were unconscious on her surgical table like a piece of meat waiting to be carved. She neglected love, friendship, beauty, her health all to work tirelessly like a dog and continue to make her family happy. Even when she had no more left to give; they made sure she gave. But betrayal came swiftly and suddenly and Li Xiuying met her untimely end at the hands of her most trusted and loves ones. All the world’s a stage and it seems it is not yet time for Li Xiuying to exit. She finds herself waking up in her bed, 8 years in the past. She is granted a second chance at life. ............................................................................................ This is a very slow romance novel The novel may have realistic elements but it is a Work of FICTION. Please allow for some artistic license. There will be medical cases and scenario's included due to the main character (Li Xiuying) being a doctor. I have tried my best to explain as much of the medical terminology as possible. I'll also try and put some sources in where possible. ...........................................................................................

this book entails how it's normal to meet mean people be it once in a while and also meeting people who will care, embrace and love every side of you without you even knowing Both the pain and happiness of love are entailed in this book the dangers and threats of risking it all for happiness

"Is it pity?" I asked, my nemesis. “No, it’s interest,” you replied. Your eyes, once bluer than the deepest lake in the Empire, were losing their light. As an assassin, I have spilled much blood, but there was one person I never wanted to kill – you, Sion Belpast, the Grand Duke of the North, my master’s enemy. Yet, I destroyed everything about you, and now, charged with treason, you are dying before my eyes at the scaffold. I mustn’t cry. I don’t even deserve to. The only man who ever defeated me in combat, the only one who treated me, the monster, as human, I confessed to you. “I respected you.” “White butterfly, may your soul emerge from the darkness.” With those words, you died. But I couldn’t harbor any doubts. My master, the Duchess of the South, Medea, who took me in and raised me when I lost my memory, her bidding was always right. Tomorrow, my duchess will become the adopted granddaughter of the childless Emperor. The future Empress of the Empire. But that night, as I announced the death of the Duke of the North, she stabbed me in the heart. She whispered in my ear: “The real granddaughter of the Emperor is you. You are the lost princess from your childhood.” My whole life was built on a lie. I died and returned to the past, where I met you again, Duke. In this life, I will keep you hidden and make you the Emperor’s successor, to atone for my past life. May I stay by your side in this life?