A Study In Deceit

Asher grew up being held captive by his father, seemingly out of protection, all was well until a mysterious cohort came through and killed his father. Wielding a power Asher could never have even dreamed of. With his veil of protection now broken Asher was forced into the line of fire, and let in on a terrifying secret... His father had both spelled out the death of his own son, and given him the option to survive if he could. Ignorance is only bliss when you are protected, if you no longer have protection, the only way to survive is to learn, grow, adapt and fight. Fight for your life. Asher must now find a way to survive in the deceitful world he lives in, and reach the promised safety.

Jeremiah Weedling is a timid boy who faces relentless bullying at school, making his life a constant struggle. During a fateful field trip to the Blue Mountains, he discovers a mysterious ring hidden among ancient ruins. To his astonishment, this ring possesses the ability to transport him to a parallel world filled with surreal landscapes and enigmatic creatures. In this otherworldly realm, Jeremiah encounters a young boy who claims to be trapped and seeks his help to escape. As Jeremiah navigates the challenges of both worlds, he discovers a peculiar connection between them: movements in the alternate realm allows him to traverse his own world. This revelation forces Jeremiah to confront not only the bullies who torment him but also shadowy figures who pursue him for reasons he cannot comprehend. Driven by a mix of fear and determination, Jeremiah must harness the ring's mysterious powers to evade his pursuers while aiding the little boy in his quest for freedom. As Jeremiah delves deeper into the mysteries surrounding the ring, he uncovers startling truths about his own identity and the hidden potential within him. Each encounter in the parallel world tests his courage and resilience, forcing him to grow in ways he never imagined. Ultimately, Jeremiah realizes that his journey is not just about survival—it's about embracing his inner strength and accepting the responsibilities thrust upon him by fate. With the fate of both worlds hanging in the balance, Jeremiah must forge unlikely alliances, and confront his deepest fears to protect those he wish to protect and secure his own future.

[WSA 2024 Entry] Please Support. _________ Silas, as a normal hot-blooded youth with big dreams and huge ambition, wanted to see the world, experience what it has to offer while living his dream life. But when has life ever gone according to plan? when has it ever been fair to anyone? Silas was hit with a reality check after graduating, if school was hard, society is harder. For two years he worked but nothing seems to be working out. He gave up on his dreams and ambition and his determination waned. After a long day at work one day, he looked up at the ceiling and made a wish, a wish he never knew will come true and change his life forever. He got a system, one that seems to be an all-rounder and it has his dream feature. [Ding!] [You spent $1199. You received 10x rebate of expenses made. You earned $11,990. The money has been sent to host bank account] "My dream life is no longer out of reach!" ________ This is my first book and English is not my main, I will apologize for any possible error. ________ Disclaimer: 'Getting A System In A Modern World' is a work of fiction. Names, characters, businesses, places, events, locales, and incidents are either the products of the author's imagination or used in a fictitious manner. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental. This book may reference real companies and organizations, but these references are for narrative purposes only and are not intended to depict actual conduct or involvement of these entities. The use of these names and references is not meant to harm, defame, or discredit these companies or organizations. ________ Thank you for reading :)

Twin sisters, inspired by their mother's thirst for luxury and their silent sibling rivalry marry millionaires in grand style. When one of the sisters loses her life through a miscarriage, the surviving one manages to find reasons to believe that someone had intentionally murdered her sister and vows to lick the sweet honey of revenge at a fair price.

In a world where faith fuels power, Elara, once a devoted believer, unearths the dark secrets of the religious order she once trusted. Betrayed and seeking vengeance, she forms a dangerous pact with a being she wasn’t supposed to. Trading her soul for the strength to dismantle the very foundation of the faith that forsook her. Will her quest for revenge lead to salvation, or will the shadows of her choices consume her?

Araceli Beckham is an orphan striving to make ends meet. The only problem she had was working her butt off to put food on her table, pay for her little apartment, transportation and pay for her tuition for her last year in college. All these were already a pain in the ass and hard to keep up with. Last thing she needed was some other problem added to it but life had other plans. Her brother was caught up in a gambling mess and used her to pay off his debt to the gang he owed. Araceli was made to become one of them and was trained in the assassination department. She became a pro seductress and excelled in all her tasks. Everything changed on that fateful day she was made to go after Ruslan Vyacheslav ____ Ruslan Vyacheslav is the biggest mobster in the mafia world. He is feared and has a lot of enemies awaiting his downfall. Ruslan is a married multi billionaire and father to a handsome 3 year old. He respected his wife, even though they weren't married for love but because of an alliance. He remained faithful to her because of a promise he made. And Ruslan never breaks off a promise made in his honor. All that was put to test on meeting the beautiful and sexy Araceli Beckham with a smart mouth. He didn't think too much about it and cared less because it was nothing. Right????

Liam, a disabled adult on earth, dies and reincarnates into the world of a novel he read as a talentless prince of the greatest clan. But he was also reincarnated with a book which contains all the information about the world and the future. A grimoire which could let him 'read' the future, and at some point, alter it. Reincarnated as a prince who was on the verge of death, he uses his quick thinking and calm mind to remove himself from harms way. But of course he can't have a peaceful life... [You have received an attribute. You are bound to interfere with the story whether you like it or not.] Armed with knowledge of this ruined world, he decides to get stronger as there was still hope to survive the 'Ending'. ______ Discord Server: https://discord.com/invite/r8rVHNabuF

"I had run away multiple times." "And each time, he always caught me." Being the hidden eldest daughter of the Viviana's caused more troubles than I had thought. The biggest problem that came in my life was the moment Dakari Dimitri obsessed over me. I just knew I had to get away.

A Short Story with no actual meaning just to appreciate a few aesthetics I love

*A shattered mind, a mysterious girl, and a love story yet to be written.* Awakening in a world shrouded in fog, Clios battles the aftermath of a tragic accident that has stolen his past. Haunted by fragments of memories and consumed by crippling anxiety, he finds solace in the tender care of a girl who claims to be his girlfriend and has been taken care by her. But as he delves deeper into this unfamiliar reality, doubts begin to creep in. Is she a guardian angel, a figment of his imagination, or something more sinister?

For Kyoto this year, Mahou high school got a lot of surprises. -And the one that topped it all? Turned out to be your completely everyday demon girl. -Wait WHAT??? A interesting girl named Eri who is driven by two things. One is her love of Japanese culture. Secondly, she has a great drive to study human behavior. Luckily for her, she happen to enroll at a school full of all kinds of 'curious specimens.' In simple words... -They are all hopeless TWITS you guys!!! Tag along on stories of the demon girl who watches her schoolmates in awe, wonder, and confusion?

After leading the 9th legion of the 5th battle group to a successful conquest of an alien world, Mors, a peak rank 6 death mage returned home to attempt to breakthrough to the rank 7 and wakes up in the body of an 11-year-old in a cultivation world. With a magus's distain for cultivators, he must begin cultivating to grow strong enough to figure out how he came to this world, and how he can return home and to his original body before his disappearance is discovered and those he cares about and everything he has built face danger from his enemies.

Be someone that don't take anything granted and be content on what you have. Note: I'll be continuing the chapter upload...

Bun is a experiment, a rabbit with extraordinary abilities~ and this bunny randomly found itself in.. a new world with a system As his guide.. "Little female you smell so sweet.." a big bear Bun just blinked his big eyes "Am a boy" "Little female your so soft~ and small" the big cat said as he hugged him "...ah I know" Bun replied blankly "Little rabbit your new mine" a arrogant bird said as he loomed over the little bunny "....oh" Bunbun blankly replied as he looked up at the bird ________warning mpreg

I died. That's obvious. But I was reborn. How? Don't ask me. Maybe it was some god. A divine being? Ah- It doesn't matter. My life burned away and now- well I'm stuck here in this black void. This dungeon. Maybe I had lived a pious last life. Laughable as that was. But I was given a second chance. Told to grow my dungeon, to create hulking monstrosities that would destroy the world. In short, I am now a villain. I am the consciousness of the dungeon, the little orb at the end my body. And still I live. A projection of a body is created - a trap - and I am that. I am the one to guide foolish adventurers to their death. My looks are curated. Soft features that entrap the mind. I am the dungeon. I am the projection, I am human, and I am the dungeon. And I will conquer all. Every being will bow before my might. "Before you're cuteness~" Ah- heh- that too... help... I didn't ask to look this cute!

Caspian inched closer until his lips were mere inches away from Davina's, reeling her in to close the nonexistent gap between their mouths. "Have you ever been kissed, Dimitri?" He asked. Before Davina could lose control after Caspian's cold lips lightly grazed hers, she pushed him away and hurriedly stood up. "My Lord, this is highly unethical!" Her real voice nearly slipped out amid the chaos. "What's unethical about this?" Caspian's face lifted to form an innocent yet devilish smile, he seemed to be enjoying the reaction he got out of her. Flustered, Davina turned her back to him and took deep breaths before speaking more composedly. "We are both men and it wasn't ethical of you to try and... kiss me." The last bit came out as a whisper blown away by the wind. Caspian's chuckle echoed through the woods as he stood up from the bench and faced Davina with a smug look on his face. "Tell me, Dimitri, was I really trying to kiss a man just now?" "W-what do you mean?" Davina stumbled backward as she stared at Caspian in shock and disbelief, unsure of what to do to save herself from that situation. "Let me rephrase my question." Caspian delicately grazed Davina's cheeks with the back of his hand. "Are you really a man?" ***** With a bounty on her head and the need for a place to stay, Davina snuck into the castle of Lendorr, posing as a man in the royal army. Luckily for her, she was able to get away with her ruse easily that is, until she met the mysterious Lord Caspian. She is tasked with being one of his guards all while trying to avoid getting caught by the man who made it his life's mission to ruin her plan. Through a twisted game of deceit, Davina is forced to make a grave choice between Love and the REAL reason why she snuck into the castle.

In the cutthroat world of the gemstone industry, billionaire Zayne Aldridge is determined to expand his empire beyond the family sapphire mine, entangling himself in a high-stakes game with ruthless competitors. Calla, an ambitious saleswoman at Crystal's jewelry store, finds herself drawn into Zayne's captivating world, where every deal is layered with intrigue and every relationship harbors hidden agendas. As Zayne's obsession with success grows, so does the threat from Victor Sinclair, his cunning rival willing to resort to any means necessary to topple him. When Zayne’s trusted confidant, Mason Carter, becomes embroiled in a dangerous betrayal, Calla is forced to confront the shadows that threaten to engulf her life and the man she’s fallen for. Amidst deceit, power struggles, and a stunning diamond trap, Calla must navigate a treacherous path where loyalty is tested and trust is a luxury she can’t afford. With the stakes rising and darkness closing in, will she have the courage to fight for the love she desires, or will she become another casualty in Zayne’s battle for supremacy?

The heavy rain pounded on the rooftop of a modest house nestled in the quiet neighborhood of a small town. Inside, a twelve-year-old boy named Alex sat by the window, watching the droplets race down the glass...............................

While ranked first till Middle School, now forever-No.2, Zhi Ying was submitting her homework, she overhead some teachers casually gossiping in the staffroom, about how a student’s academic performance had worsened significantly ever since he started dating. 　　Zhi Ying’s eyes lit up when she heard this, then and there she made up her mind to go approach the Year’s No.1 student, date him, and then let him drop rock-bottom in terms of academic performance! This way, she could be the number 1 student again! 　　Much later, still-forever-Number 2 Zhi Ying: If I can’t rank first in school, then I’ll settle for being their person instead!

A monotone, slightly dumb boy meets an overly expressive idiot girl. /Cover art is Kagare Kei/

This is supposed to be a standard fairy tale story. The prince saves the princess from the dragon. They get married and live happily ever after. But things can never be that easy. For one, the only way to save the princess from the dark dimension is to use magic which August’s father had outlawed in their kingdom. Secondly, the spell to free the princess from her tower was in Lux’s Grimoire which nobody knew the whereabouts of. Thirdly, he can’t solve either of these things without a cheeky pirate. August just wants to save the princess and start his duties as a prince, but things keep get thrown at him. Warrior fairies, pixie fighting rings, mermaid gangs, elven ancient prophecies, druid arms dealers, and that damned crazy ass pirate! This is supposed to be a standard fairy tale story!!! Why are things going like this?

A story about healing, about loved ones, and about loving someone right. Jasmine is tired. She is tired of relationships that don't last long. So, she has decided to go with a no-relationships policy until she meets her junior, Jason, who happens to be her younger brother Aditya's friend and the new campus heartthrob. Her plans take an unexpected turn when Jason becomes her new neighbour and then her flatmate. Jasmine finds herself in a mess with a failing family life, social expectations, failed relationships, and low confidence, all while dealing with alarming deadlines. Amidst all this chaos, a budding romance with Jason adds to her whirlpool of emotions. Will she be able to navigate through her life successfully? (You can find this novel in Wattpad with the same title)

https://www.wattpad.com/user/MarciaGioseffi53 https://author.amazon.com/profile/bio/amzn1.amazonauthor.bio.v1.vsgpi9qer1f9lhum62cn9cefjd/edit The notes are a collection of research and observations regarding the legislation charged in the competition. In fact, it covers more legislation and something related to international politics and geopolitics. The new collection of legislation covers competition studies from the Court of Justice of Rio de Janeiro, TSE. And also CACD. Itamaraty Embassy Competition. I'm a French granddaughter on my mother's side and an Italian granddaughter on my father's side, but I'm born Brazilian. PARTY AFFILIATION - FREE PARTY.

In the glittering world of London's elite, the Whitmore family reigns supreme - until a mysterious stranger, Victor Mallory, arrives and upends everything. The Whitmores become entangled in Victor's web of secrets and lies, With a gripping blend of high-stakes thrills, simmering romance, and suspenseful twists, Can the Whitmores survive Victor's machinations unscathed? Victor’s Motto - “The ends justify the means when it comes to fulfilling my goals.” Warning: 1. There will be no set word limit, according to need some chapters can be large and some small. 2. Read at least 12 to 15 chapters before giving a review. 3. Some scenes can be detailed so be prepared. 4. Be attached to any characters at your own risk. 5. There will be many businesses, which means deals, and long negotiations, so be prepared. Disclaimer -All characters and settings are fictional, any similarity with reality is purely coincidence. PS: It's my first work, I'm hoping it turns out well. All reviews and constructive criticisms are welcome. Grammar and English should be fine, but I'm not sure how good the dialogues and scenarios will be. Hopefully, I'll improve as this novel progresses forward.

Due to a moment of recklessness, Rezan finds himself reincarnated as the heir of one of the most powerful noble lineages in the world. However, just after his reincarnation, he all of a sudden becomes the inheritor of a powerful god and gets involved in a game between the gods and devils. Realizing his predicament, just as he is about to lose hope, he hears something… [Ding! Conditions met. Deceitful System has been activated] A system that can fool even a god or a devil simply by binding itself to its inheritor. [Ding! The host has used Fool’s Gaze!] [Host can copy the target’s ability, skills, affinities, or items after the copied conditions are met.] In this cruel world where the strong survive and the weak perish, where humans are surrounded by various races from arrogant elves to prideful dragons and chaotic demons, follow him throughout his journey full of action, adventures, romance, and all kinds of emotions. --- Patreon: patreon.com/SunScar_1

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