Mark Zusak

Five years ago, Wen Mian was branded with the stigma of climbing into her adoptive brother's bed, a finger pointed at her spine. Everyone said she was an ingrate, unable to appreciate the new life the Pei Family had given her, and instead repaying kindness with enmity. Only she knew that this so-called favor was nothing but an unfathomably deep hell on earth. After five years of grinding hardship, Wen Mian had almost died abroad. When she came back, she was a changed woman, swearing to make every member of the Pei Family pay. She had thought this was a desperate dead-end gambit. But unexpectedly, the adoptive brother who had sent her away was like an annoying piece of gum stuck to her shoe, following her everywhere. She killed, he handed her the knife, she sought revenge, he silenced the witnesses. Finally, Wen Mian couldn't help it— "What exactly do you want?" And that man, who had bided his time for so many years, finally showed his true colors, "Can't you see? I've been doing it all for you."

Elena Dusk has always been an outcast in her small, superstitious town. Born with a glowing mark etched into her skin, she’s been labeled cursed, feared, and ostracized by everyone around her. She’s learned to live in the shadows, keeping her secrets hidden while trying to survive the relentless whispers at school. But everything changes when a mysterious and darkly captivating new student, Kael, arrives in town—and he seems to know exactly what her mark means. Kael is no ordinary boy. Beneath his charming smile lies a chilling truth: he’s a demon, sent to claim her soul as part of an ancient pact. For centuries, Kael has been a loyal servant of the underworld, carrying out his orders without hesitation. But when he meets Elena, something shifts. Her light is unlike anything he’s ever encountered, awakening emotions he thought were lost forever—a flicker of humanity that threatens to unravel his mission. As Kael and Elena’s fates become intertwined, they uncover a terrifying truth: her mark is the key to an ancient prophecy that could either seal the gates of the underworld forever or unleash chaos upon the world. With dark forces closing in and the clock ticking, Kael must make an impossible choice—betray his masters to protect Elena, or fulfill his duty and destroy the one person who makes him feel alive. Caught between the pull of their forbidden bond and the weight of their destinies, Elena and Kael must decide where their loyalties lie. Can love defy fate? Or will the darkness claim them both in the end? This is a thrilling tale of love, betrayal, and the fight to rewrite destiny in the face of impossible odds.

She believes in true love. He doesn’t believe in love. But what is love, really? She is the epitome of success—a star people look up to and admire. To him, however, she is merely a business transaction, a partner chosen to enhance his status. To his friends, she is just a fool in love, a pathetic figure begging for affection. Then shocking news emerges: her first true love returns, throwing him off guard. He realizes he has been nothing more than a substitute for her first love. He should be angry, but instead, he finds himself overwhelmed by emotions he can’t express or understand. Is this possessiveness, or is he finally learning to love her? She is determined to return to her first love, but inside, she is torn. Did she really treat him as just a substitute, or did she actually come to love him? What are they supposed to do when love is a question mark?

Betrayed, bartered, broken. Cinder, a Luna stripped of her title for a dormant power, simmers with hidden strength. A mark on her skin whispers of a forgotten lineage, and a prophecy foretells her destiny, unites the werewolf packs or brings about their destruction. As a full moon ignites a monstrous transformation within her, Cinder must navigate a web of deceit. A cunning rival offers a dark pact, a redeemed Alpha seeks atonement, and a hidden network of ostracized wolves rises from the shadows. Can Cinder control the feral rage within and embrace her true power before the lunar eclipse throws the werewolf world into chaos? This is not a tale of the weak, but a ferocious rebirth that will rewrite the laws of the pack, leaving a trail of fury in its wake. Cinder's howl will echo through the night, a promise of a new era where all werewolves, regardless of their ability to shift, can rise under the watchful eye of the moon.

"Let me take a look." The handsome professor, with his broad shoulders and powerful muscles, lifted me effortlessly and placed me on the desk. His strong hands gently lowered the strap of my uniform to examine the bruise from training. "Helanie! Why do you always end up hurt?" His voice grew husky, sending a shiver down my spine as I struggled to catch my breath. I had to remind myself that he’s my professor... and my stepbrother. I shouldn’t be seduced by his touch. "If anyone bullies you again, come to my office and I will deal with them," he murmured, his beautiful eyes locking onto mine. Despite knowing he’s forbidden, I couldn’t help but wonder—should I tell him about the mate bond I felt the night he was drunk? .. When her parents rejected each other, Helanie went from being her daddy's angel to a neglected and forgotten child. But on her eighteenth birthday, things took a dark turn. When her body went into heat, she attracted a group of alphas. Instead of rescuing her, her secret alpha boyfriend ran away. That night changed Helanie’s life forever. Accused of consenting to the attack, she was sentenced to execution by her own pack. Desperate, she fled, determined to find her mother. What she didn’t expect was to find her mother preparing to marry a rogue king with four dangerously handsome and beastly sons. Things turn even darker when she felt a mate bond with her bully stepbrothers, will she be able to escape their claws or their seduction will ruin her life to next extremes?

Abraham was marked by a creature, which gave him immense powers. This also opened his eyes to the world around him, which is full of supernatural elements. Now he must figure out his purpose. Will he sit back and watch as the manifest of fears and thoughts wreak havoc on the populace or will he fight to protect the ones he loves? He must get stronger to survive. As his benefactor has said- Adapt or Perish This is only being posted on Webnovel. This is an original based off of a prompt.

For Thalia, monster-hunting is just a job. Until she unknowingly slays a demon. That's when she realized not all the job can't be done by herself.

Luke wasn't a ball of joy rather he was a listener.He would stand in the way of harm just to protect others.He was a rogue adopted by two kindhearted people that could never fulfill his ache of having a real family with his mate.He had a secret that no-one knew not even his best friend knew.Dive into the story to find out what it is. Aaron Lockwood was the alpha of the pack and bad boy of highschool , with tattoos that filled his arms and the look that said he had seen it all.What would happen when Aaron finds out about the little secret that his little mate is hiding? This story is purely from my head ,I have read so many stories about werewolves , mates and alpha omega and had continuous imaginative ideas.So I thought why not I pop all of those thoughts here?Let me know how it goes for you!!! DO NOT REPOST ,DO NOT WRITE BAD COMMENTS.IF YOU DONT LIKE IT DONT READ THE STORY. And let's all be calm

"You don't deserve to be auctioned" The Don finally said, making me stop the struggle. "Thank you" I said, cleaning my watery eyes. "Get her ready for the ritual!" The Don ordered the big man who was currently still holding me. **** "Once marked by the Don, you do not own your life anymore as you become solely his" ~ Author. ******* The minute he set his eyes on her, he knew he had to make her suffer for the sins of her sister and so he MARKED HER. Jadelyn was being used as a collateral for her father's unpaid debt, landing her in the hands of the most ruthless young don - Romano Callamore. All Romano knew was that she had to pay for the sins of her wicked sister -his ex secret lover and that he did. Just when their love was about to blossom after so many tribulations; Jadelyn's sister reappears back with a child who looked exactly like Romano Callamore. Confusion sets in as Jadelyn doesn't know how to feel considering the fact that she was pregnant and also in love with with her sister's First Love. Jadelyn was torn between letting her beloved manipulative sister have a happy life without her- Jadelyn in the picture AND fighting for what she wants What do you think her decision will be? Family Loyalty or Love?

The rule had always been this way: the strong over the weak, the rich over the poor. Mark knew this, he'd even experienced it. After his boss fired him for discovering the affair with his girlfriend (who also worked at their small gaming company), Mark vowed never to be humiliated like that again. He wanted to rise above everyone, to become the world's top player, the one who made the rules and decided everyone's fate. But that was wishful thinking. He was just a heavyset, nerdy guy with some programming skills and a large appetite. What else did he have going for him? Hit hard by this reality, jobless and dumped, Mark withdrew into gaming, which also became his source of income. One day, after leaving a bad review for a game he played and streamed, he received a strange reply from the game's creator. Suddenly, Mark found himself transported to Aetherium, the world of that same game, as Magnus Lancaster, the young lord of a crumbling territory. Now, with this new beginning, he vowed never to be weak again, never to leave his fate in someone else's hands. Discord: https://discord.com/invite/vvQRGGha9M

Aurora a young beautiful girl stays with her wicked foster parents.she founds love from Jake the boy of her dreams But he was assassinated by Mark "Aurora's secret admirer...Aurora later falls for Mark,who is a changed man. Will Mark be able to tell Aurora the truth? Did you kill Jake..no tell me you didn't I shouted

Kim's company is a huge real estate empire, with wealth and power there's nothing they can't do. Dong-hae is the second eldest son of the Kim family and he was the one who sat in the highest chair in that empire. But everything changed until a major scandal was exposed involving him and forcing him to resign as vice president. Kim Eun-ji is the youngest daughter of the Kim family and she is in charge of taking over the family businesses in Dong-hae's place. Kim Dong-hae wants revenge, humiliated and completely disowned, he just wants to completely exterminate Eun-ji and everyone else who got in his way and for that he hires Jeon Hye-jin an assassin for hire who kills for money and is willing to all to finish a job. Now Eun-ji has a bullet marked with her name and a countdown begins. Protagonists: Kim Eun-ji (Eunji), Jeon Hye-jin (Hyejin) __________________ Support me and give me a gift! https://www.wishtender.com/moonsside __________________ I don't own the rights to the cover image, it's an image taken from the internet and I couldn't find the author to offer the due credits.

Sonder — noun. the realization that each random passerby is living a life as vivid and complex as your own.

Plagued by the same dream every night Hazel refused to fall asleep but just like always her eyelids grew heavy and she succumbed to sleep. She somewhat found herself in the same dream again but this time around the interior of the room looked more lavished than her room. She held her breath when she heard footsteps but the sound faded right after door. She clenched her dress out of anxiousness as she awaited the man who has been visiting her in her dreams. A cold wind passed in the room as it snuffed out the only source of light and a shiver ran down her spine . She was determined to know who this man actually was and so held her ground even though she was scared . She felt a hand grab her waist and she tilted her head to look at his face . As if on cue lightning striked revealing an impeccably handsome face which she had never met before , what caught her eyes the most were his red eyes ' a vampire !' she thought frozen. Never had she ever imagined the person to be a vampire. She tried pulling herself out of his embrace but his grip prevented her . "You're mine" he whispered and she felt goosebumps on her skin before she could comprehend what was happening he dipped his head in her neck , marking her as his forever. Hazel was the youngest daughter of the renowned duke Donovan Wiltchiz, she was not only overshadowed by her elder sister but was barely noticeable in society because her parents would let her sister have all the attention. Due to this she recoiled into the shadows of her sister and fell in love with the gardener's son almost forgetting about the outside world until the night of hallow when the lord of the land , the lord of darkness Sylvester Reigns claims her as his when they haven't even met before

Cedric Brightmoon was born in a family of cultivators. But in this world, without a spirit mark, nobody could cultivate. And that's exactly what Cedric lacked. But a mysterious ruins he stumbles upon in the forest changes his destiny forever.

When Mark Tennyson, a struggling entrepreneur from Earth, meets an untimely end, he finds himself reincarnated in a sprawling medieval world filled with magic, kingdoms, and untapped potential. Gifted with a unique "Shopping System," Mark gains the ability to purchase modern goods that are instantly delivered to him in sleek, mysterious boxes. Starting with a small stall in a bustling market, Mark quickly realizes the untapped demand for his unique products. From introducing coffee and smartphones to revolutionizing farming tools and warfare equipment, his business ventures explode in popularity. As his name and his company’s trademark spread across the continents, Mark faces the challenge of expanding his empire in a world riddled with ancient traditions, political intrigue, and rival merchants who want his downfall. With 16 continents, thousands of kingdoms, and a competitive market filled with opportunists, Mark must use his business acumen, his system's limitless potential, and alliances with powerful figures to create the largest business empire this magical world has ever seen. But will his success come at the cost of forgetting his humanity in a land where power and gold reign supreme? A journey of innovation, ambition, and empire-building awaits in a world where the modern meets the medieval!

Kaira was wronged. And she's ready to get revenge for all their actions.

Only special individuals are born with the mark, a divine gift from God. Raised from childhood to become a priest, Alexander could heal illnesses and banish demons with the mark on his hand. However, the true reason he became an exorcist was to find the “demon” who had saved him as a child. Despite years of searching, Alexander failed—until one day, he encountered a demon at the church’s doorstep. The demon said to him, “Kill me.” Killing demons and saving people came naturally to Alexander. But when faced with a demon who wanted to die, he hesitated for the first time.

Mark Nicholson isn't your average African American otaku from Alabama, but one thundering night, everything changes. Hooked up to the Nerve Core Virtual Reality gaming set, Mark and his childhood friends, Bonner and Q are sent through the tunnel of light and dark to another world resembling a video game they attempted to play together during a mystery update. He was craving for change and thirsting for adventure. Mark casts aside his own mediocrity in order to don a new name alongside his friends and gains a lofty ambition: World Domination. Though a world stuck within its own ideals is sure to resist, can Mark and his friends gain the power necessary to become conquerors of their new world?! The cover artist is Kucing Pawpaw on Fiverr.

BEST RECOVERY SERVICE - SOFTWEAR TECH SOLUTION Times have changed, and technology is advancing daily. New innovations are now capable of not only tracing Bitcoin addresses but also identifying the platforms or exchanges associated with them.

"They are strangers yet they are not, they are enemy yet they are not, they are friends yet they are not, they are each other world yet they are not"!! Love or Lust will surely happen when two same personalities will clash with each other in an Indian wedding, which is full of rituals and customs. Meet Vihaan Singh Rathore, the most eligible bachelor in the business world, the handsome jerk who is full of himself, is rude, wants to control everything, boss of his home, but on the top of it, excessive drinker. Meet Shanaya Malhotra, beautiful, cute, intelligent and emerging fashion designer. She hates men who drink, are controlling in nature, but on top of it, she is revengeful and does not forgive those who hurt her. Destiny is going to play the game.

Mark Hood was a man who had it all—a thriving career, influence, and a life of luxury. But one fateful act of heroism ended it all. Dying in a burning building while trying to save imaginary lives, Mark's story should have ended there. Instead, he wakes up in an unfamiliar, fiery wasteland, reborn as a being made entirely of flames: a fire elemental. Stripped of his humanity—his status, his body, and even his identity—Mark is thrust into a harsh world where survival depends on strength and cunning. Faced with dangers from mythical creatures and the looming threat of "players" hunting for power, Mark must navigate this perilous existence while embracing his fiery new abilities. With a sharp tongue, an unrelenting spirit, and a questionable moral compass, Mark vows not to be anyone’s easy prey. As Mark unravels the mysteries of his rebirth, he discovers that even a lowly "NPC" can rewrite their destiny. With every challenge, he grows stronger, smarter, and more dangerous. But can he overcome the forces determined to exploit or destroy him? Or will his newfound spark be extinguished before it ignites into an inferno? Author's Note This is a reimagining of my story, rewritten to address the inconsistencies in its earlier version. As an author committed to improvement, I've worked to create a richer world, a more cohesive narrative, and a deeper connection with Mark's journey. Thank you for joining me on this fiery adventure—your support means everything as I continue to evolve as a writer!

A shy, invaginate teenager named Jeremy finds unexpected companionship and selfdiscovery through a connection with a positive and surpassed classmate named Mark. Synopsis: Jeremy, a quiet, reserved student, is also struggling with social anxiety and fear of speaking. He seeks help in fantasy and science fiction novels, fleeing into the universe where he can remain as long as he wishes. He meets Mark, a charismatic and outspoken student who immediately attracts Jeremy on his first day at a new educational institution. Mark's heat and genuine curiosity about Jeremy's shyness prompted him to act out of his calm zone and investigate a hidden passion for art. As their relationship blooms, Mark encourages Jeremy to accept its imagination, leading him to discover a hidden talent for pulling and painting. Through their shared passion for creativity, Jeremy added self-confidence, self-acceptance, and a newfound sense of belonging. Together, they're going to make a huge effort to control camaraderie, relevance to self-discovery, and beauty in a shared dream.

Let there be light, and there was light; this marked the beginning of the universe and led to the emergence of the first humans and the first murder. Join Cain and Aiden as they stop supernatural threats that seek to destroy humanity. If you’re interested in the supernatural genre, this story is for you. I’ll be posting two chapters a week, although the schedule may change. I welcome constructive criticism and suggestions! I just want to state this before it comes to bite me in the back later. This world is similar to earth but not earth, it has almost the same history as earth, so just take it as a different dimension.

Meet Mark Edwards, a brilliant but disillusioned 32-year-old mechanic trapped in a life of small-town monotony. Despite his once-promising future and genius intellect, Mark finds himself suffocating under the weight of wasted potential, his days a tedious blur of fixing tractors and tuning up minivans in his father's garage. As Mark navigates another tense family dinner and a treacherous drive home through a raging thunderstorm, his frustration and self-loathing reach a breaking point. But fate, as it turns out, has other plans in store. In a horrific twist, Mark's Jeep hydroplanes off the rain-slicked road, sending him plummeting into a churning ravine. In his final moments, as his life flashes before his eyes, Mark makes peace with his perceived failings, accepting the silent darkness as a means of escape. But death is not the end for Mark Edwards. He awakens in a strange digital limbo, faced with a cryptic message on a glowing screen: "Welcome to the Bellum Universale, Mark Edwards." As the gravity of his situation dawns on him, Mark is left with a chilling question: What fresh hell has he stumbled into? From this mind-bending precipice, Mark Edwards will embark on a journey beyond anything he could have imagined. Reincarnated as the successor to the Kingdom of Silla in ancient Korea, he must navigate a treacherous landscape of political intrigue, warring factions, and technological limitation. Trapped in an era far removed from his own, Mark will be forced to call upon all of his ingenuity, cunning, and latent genius to not only survive, but to lead his dynasty to greatness. As he struggles to adapt and innovate in this strange new world, Mark will come to realize that his true potential was never wasted, but merely waiting for the right challenge to unlock it. Blending historical fantasy and political thriller, this story promises a journey replete with grand vision, nation-scale machinations, and the soaring heights to which the unfettered human intellect can ascend. Buckle up for a genre-defying adventure as one man's second chance at life becomes a battle for the very fate of human civilization.

Mark's world shattered as he witnessed his parents' murder. Adding to his trauma, the murderer of his parents took him in to make him a weapon like his dad. Being weak, he did not resist. His father's dying words ached in his heart: "My son, do whatever you want... You don't owe them anything." Mark struggles through the world, his goal to end the source of strength for this world,sword bonding.

Drake, a fat adult boy can't pay his debt because of his addiction in novels. One day his creditor knocked on his door and when he open it he got beaten up and he died. He got reborn in a barren island and he decided to be better in his journey to become a demon king. Sorry for the cover guys. I really don't know how to conver screenshots into jpeg or jpg. If you know it tell me how guys

Don't read this guys. Read my other book. I messed this shi.. so read the other one its still the same