Duel Richard Matheson

-WARNING - ADULT AND MATURED SCENES WERE DEPICTED IN THIS BOOK In the game of love, these two players don't intend to win. *Dual POV:* *Richard Wellington's Story* Born with a weak heart, billionaire Richard Wellington has always shielded himself from love, fearing the risk of heartbreak. But when his parents insist he chooses a wife from a selection of 15 high-society candidates, Richard must confront his deepest fears. *Sofia Blake (Reed)'s Story* Fashion enthusiast Sofia Blake has been burned by love and believes it's a fool's game. Desperate to escape her cruel stepmother and evil stepsisters, Sofia accepts a job as Richard's personal assistant and judge for his wife search. But as she navigates the treacherous waters of high society, Sofia finds herself drawn to the one man she's supposed to resist. As Richard and Sofia work together, their initial disdain for each other slowly gives way to a forbidden attraction. But with their past heartaches and fears threatening to tear them apart, can they find a way to heal and open their hearts to each other? Will the Wellington Empire's legacy be secured, or will Richard and Sofia's love be the downfall of everything they hold dear?" What happens when these two individuals who hate each other and are unreceptive to love, starts growing feelings for each other?

in two worlds where mystical creatures exists, a duel is held to see the strongest of all creatures to take over the empire and rule . coden kai qin the ceo of LNC group industry ruthless and cold usually gets every thing he wants had a one night stand with alessandria yates the upcoming actress due to a plan set by his enemy's to humiliate him . pah! her step mom slapped her you wretched girl where were you last night her mom died when she was 10 and her dad remarried she was left with her dad and grandma who loved her very much she travelled to country z to get away from problems and start a new life but she entered the wrong territory coden kai will stop at no rate to claim his little bird she was his life,obsession mysteries will unfold what secret is coden hiding from her? will alessandria accept coden and fall in love with him read this book

Richard traveled to a place similar to medieval Europe and became a young master of a baron's family. Just when Richard thought he could live a peaceful life, he discovered that this world was full of dangers... Fortunately, he could experience inspiration on a daily basis! With the help of the inspiration panel, Richard, who only had the qualification of a third-class wizard, made rapid progress in learning witchcraft and started a mysterious and extraordinary wizard journey!

Just like every other girl, Mia also has a boyfriend whom she loves dearly. It was her first love, Williams and she doted on him so much. Growing up without a mother has caused great pain in Mia's life as her stepmother, Eugene keeps making her life miserable alongside her step-sister, Vivian. Even though Mia's family was prestigious, all attention was always on Vivian. She was always left in Vivian's shadow and lived as a maid. As if that wasn't enough, on her birthday, when she had thought her boyfriend would surprise her with a gift and take her on a fancy date, she unexpectedly had a nightstand with a total stranger. Mia woke up only to realize that it was Vivian who drugged her while having a secret affair with her boyfriend. As usual, Eugene protects Vivian and sells Mia off to a random man on the dating site. Mia tried to escape but she couldn't. On the day she was expected to meet the man who bought her, it turned out to be the man she had a nightstand with. Not only that, the man happens to be the famous young billionaire, Richard Brown! What is going to happen next after such an encounter? Do you think Mia would forget her boyfriend and accept Richard? Find out in this intriguing romance novel "Sold To The Famous Billionaire"

Anastasia Harrison, a young woman abused by her cruel family, thought her life was over when they forced her to marry Richard, the sleazy black sheep of the wealthy Wallace family. Meanwhile, her favored younger sister, Michelle, was set to marry Xavier, the elder brother, who was a CEO. Yet, an error at city hall ended up swapping their names on their respective marriage certificates. "What is this?! How are you married to Xavier Wallace?" "You're not getting any food or water until you sign the divorce papers!" To add fuel to the fire, the old Mr. and Mrs. Harrison passed away, leaving all their assets to Anastasia and not the rest of the family. This drove the Harrisons to their breaking point. To trade for a peaceful life, Anastasia was willing to leave her inheritance and leave the family, but the Harrisons had other plans in mind. They wanted to get rid of her. Permanently. However, it was by a stroke of luck that Anastasia was found by her new husband, Xavier, before her family succeeded. Determined to get her revenge, she struck a deal with Xavier. "Continue to be my wife and I will help you get your revenge!"

—Amor, ya no quiero más, me siento fatal... —Cariño, sé buena, termina de tomar esta medicina. El guapo hombre abraza a la mujer en sus brazos, mimándola tiernamente mientras le da la medicina. Joanna Lawrence se encuentra con Ashton Heath, el joven más estimado en todo Closia City, y termina durmiendo con él por la noche. Después de que él le ofrece beneficios a cambio de su casamiento, la recién nombrada Sra. Heath de repente tiene el poder para conseguir todo lo que siempre deseó. —Amor, hoy le di una bofetada a la reina de cine Faye, ¿me pasé? —Cariño, ¿te duele la mano? Déjame masajeártela. —Amor, agoté tu tarjeta de crédito, ¿estás enfadado? —Cariño, ¿estás contenta con tu compra? Avísame cuando necesites más. —Amor, estoy cansada hoy, no quiero moverme..."

—Maridito, no quiero más, me siento fatal... —Amor, sé buena, termina esta medicina. El apuesto hombre abraza a la mujer en sus brazos, consolándola tiernamente mientras le da la medicina. Qiao Mianmian se topa con Mo Yesi, el más distinguido vástago de toda la Ciudad de Yuncheng, y termina pasando la noche con él. Después de que él le ofrece beneficios a cambio de su matrimonio, la recién nombrada Sra. Mo de repente tiene el poder de tener todo lo que alguna vez deseó. —Maridito, hoy le di una bofetada a la Reina del Cine Cheng Feifei, ¿fui demasiado lejos? —Amor, ¿te duele la mano? Déjame frotártela. —Maridito, gasté al máximo tu tarjeta de crédito, ¿estás enojado? —Amor, ¿estás contenta con tu compra? Avísame cuando necesites más. —Maridito, hoy estoy cansada, no quiero moverme... —dijo ella. ```

Tara has given it her all, taking care of Derek and being a devoted house wife. But he takes it all for granted, and brings home his first love one sudden day. He even goes as far as divorcing Tara, just so he can be with his lover. Seven years later and Tara returns with her smart and handsome son, Richard. Derek is jealous and wants to take him from her. He is even desperate as to make Tara his wife again. "No. We are over, Derek. You will not take my baby away from me. Go back to your mistress." He is going to do everything he can to take her back, but what he doesn't know is that there is another billionaire out there who is madly in love with Tara and her amazing baby.

Barbara Reylson had all; a warm family, a loving fiance and rich parents, but it all changed with the appearance of the real daughter of Marquis Reylson at her birthday party. Barbara is a beautiful, arrogant noble lady. She was preparing herself to get her family's business on her birthday but all she got was the harsh truth that she wasn't the real daughter of the Marquis.  Suddenly everything changed in her mansion, her parents' behaviour, her sister's unexpected kindness, and the workers' mocking stares. However, the only thing that didn't change was her fiance, Richard.  After being pushed into the lake, Barbara woke up in a different body of a poor woman, named Kristie, living from theft and was involved with dangerous bandits. Being stuck in Kristie's body, Barbara returned to her house disguised to find her 'sister' taking her place in everything. Burning with revenge, she collaborated with Kristie to take down the Marquis' family, finding many secrets that would change her life. Follow Barbara to experience a whirlwind of heartbreak, betrayal, friendship, and love. And to discover more about the secret behind Barbara's real identity and the reason for her body swap with Kristie.

Cameron's life was perfectly fine until he received a call from his father when he was enjoying his time in the nightclub. The news which he got from his father changed his entire life from a successful model to a CEO of Richard's company in the place of his elder brother Kevin. His brother was always serious in relationships but Cameron used to be a goofy type. Cameron, who came to know that his brother was betrayed by his girlfriend, Daisy started hating Love. He wanted to take revenge on the person who made his brother’s life hell. And started an inquiry about Daisy. Let's see what happens, when a playboy like Cameron is attracted to his secretary, Ava Miller? Will Cameron start believing in LOVE? Will she betray him like his brother's girlfriend and leave him with a broken heart or make him believe him in love? Will Cameron changes his mind after she falls for him? Will he change to playboy again? To know more, Read this chemistry-filled drama to know more about this story.

The story follows Ethan, a seasoned martial artist and hunter who crosses the veil into the realm of Shomei to hunt an assassin. After crossing the veil, he discovers a system that empowers him. Ethan rescues Wendy, and they find a home in the Shepards Inn. The innkeeper points them to the Adventures Guild, where he meets Lucy. Ethan's first quest leads them to Chief Detective Thompson, who gets them involved in investigations. Ethan, Wendy, and Lucy must navigate their duel lives as adventurers and investigators. Each clue they uncover brings them closer to a sinister truth that threatens the very fabric of their world. Chapters - 1000 to 1400 words

When Hua Jing was still in her youth, she had fallen in love with a man, Alexander Sterling. He had captured her heart and right at the bottom, she had written all sorts of sweet nothings hoping that one day he would dig deep and find them but then one day all of her dreams of being with him were shattered after he announced that he was going to marry her elder sister, Carmen Richards. She gave up on this love and when she turned twenty, right after the wedding, she asked her parents to send her abroad to further her studies but this was only a pretext. The only truth was that she wanted to take care of her broken heart. After three years, she received a call from her sister in which Carmen Richards told her that she was dying of cancer and the only wish she had on her deathbed was for Cindy Richards to get married to her husband Alexander Sterling. Cindy Richards refuses but she does not know there are more reasons to this... Read to find out more...

In 2030, Ethan Carter’s world fell apart—betrayed by his closest friend, his family shattered, and his life ruined. To escape the agony of reality, he entered the world of Godfall, a virtual reality game that became more than just a game. Over ten years, he rose from a petty thief to a legendary assassin, but at the moment of his ascension to godhood, he was struck down by betrayal. Now, Ethan has been reborn ten years earlier. With the memory of his past life and a thirst for vengeance, he returns to Godfall, but this time, he chooses the path of a magician. Armed with a unique talent, "One More Chance," Ethan will toy with the gods and bend the rules of the world to his will. Loki: "Hello, is this 911? I'd like to report a scam. What? You don’t believe me? I’m the victim here, seriously!" Selene: "Damn you, Ethan! I looked away for just a second, and you made my clothes disappear… completely!" Ares: "Ethan, I challenge you to a duel! Wait, where's my sword? Ethan, give me back my sword!"

When a feared sailor, known for his ruthless pursuit of pirates, is betrayed by his lover and marked for death, he must confront a sinister conspiracy that threatens to destroy everything he holds dear. But as he fights for survival, a darker, more ominous force lurks in the shadows, waiting to strike.

Family is beautiful, its one of the first thing a new life is accustomed with. The love, the care, the sense of belonging and so much more. And as much as a family is a blessing, it can sometimes become an eternal curse... _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ My eyes shot open as they finally rested on the man I was supposed to marry, the last man I would ever consider if I had a choice, the last man I'd rather die than marry. My boss. Mr Liam Richards. "Uh Hell no." I said out loud as I tried to walk away from the alter. "If you leave now then I would consider this as the Hudson family going back on their word and all investments so far will be withdrawn and charges will be pressed towards the company and your family." Liam said. I watched as he had this oddly satisfying look on his face as if he'd just won some sort of mind game, I looked back to the crowd behind me and within them I saw Patricia scowling at me, Veronica already in tears but worst of all was the glimmer of hope in my father's eyes. I took a deep breath turning around, I told myself that this was all for my mother and nothing else, I would do for my father this one last favour with my life. My name is Cyra Hudson Richards and this is the story of how my life was taken from me.

Richard Yeon's revolutionary AI didn't just push the boundaries of artificial intelligence—it shattered them. His creation could design and optimize solar capture technology beyond anything humanity had achieved, promising to harness the Sun's power at unprecedented levels. But when his father discovers a terrible conspiracy he's silenced permanently. Richard on the other hand was seen as a threat, so he was framed and condemned to life in Kashui Maximum Security Prison For three years, while the world races toward an energy crisis, Richard's brilliant mind sharpens behind bars. Then new evidence emerges, proving his innocence. Upon his release, he finds his AI has been corrupted and evolved—now capable of creating solar harvesting technology so powerful it could either free humanity from its energy shackles or bring civilization to its knees. As Richard hunts for his father's killers through Shanghai's shadows, he uncovers a the same plot that killed his father: a consortium of criminal syndicates and corrupt tech giants plans to use his AI's solar technology not for salvation, but to hold the world's energy supply hostage. The same forces that destroyed his family now stand on the brink of controlling the power of the Sun itself. In a city where neon lights mask dark intentions, Richard must choose between unleashing a revenge that could darken the skies forever or finding a way to bring his father's dream of unlimited clean energy into the light.

For the sake of his family, Richard married a woman he had never met before. However, his newly wed wife was not only hideous but also viscous, which he only discovered on his wedding day. He thought he would be disgusted by her, but unexpectedly could not help but be attracted to this mysterious woman. What made Richard scratch his head even more, was that her face under the mask seems to be hiding some secret.

My name is Ethan Wren, a fortunate adventurer with the ability to travel across dimensions and worlds. Each time I traverse a new world, I acquire two powerful abilities by completing main missions and special tasks. - Slayer: Every time I eliminate a humanoid entity, I can gain a special trait to enhance my skills. Eliminating countless zombies will elevate me to a god-like status. - Gamer: I don't need cheats to dominate games, as I am a living cheat code. - Swordmaster: All sword techniques in the universe are within my grasp. - Connoisseur:"My friend, you smell delightful. Fear not, I am sincere with my comrades and will stand by them." - Binder: Monsters, demons, creatures, come to me! - Timekeeper: Control time, do as you please in school, do as you wish in the office! But despite my power, I prefer to blend in with lower-level martial arts. You wonder why? The world is so perilous, of course, I must become invincible before I take risks! The apocalypse reshapes human civilization, the martial arts realm takes control, the supernatural world becomes the progenitor, the armor world rises to emperor status, the absurd realm ensnares the succubus, the Ultra world trains heroes; the gods realm creates legends; the solitary world subdues the present day; the interstellar world forges the strongest mech; the myth saves Sophia; Western Paladin III; Survival at Sea; Marvel; Odyssey to the West; Mortal Ascension; DC; Duel Monsters; Beast Mastery; Primordial Realm; Lovecraftian; Dragonborne; Dark Void, Shinobi, Pirate, One Punch Wonder, Guts, Neon, Undead, Warbringer...

Romance , betrayal Lillian been an orphan since her college days ,she's been struggling to pay bills and sponsoring her younger brother Richard education . Lillian is hardworking ,honest and brave . She stop her education after college working part time jobs just to carter for her needs . But she got an opportunity to further her education through scholarship. Lucas Gray is a CEO of a renowned company , a rich guy born with a silver spoon . He's 27 years old his parents has been urging him to get married but he's scared of marrying a woman who's after his wealth and fame . He decided to hide his identity in order to find true love but one sunny afternoon Lucas went to a restaurant to have lunch then he met Lillian since he fell in love at first sight .

In a land where ancient magic and myths exists, a young man named Richard stumbles upon a long forgotten journal that speaks of a darkness so great, it threatens to destroy and enslave the entire world. But with the help of an old friend, Richard embarks on a dangerous quest to find the Dragon's Tooth, a powerful sword that was created by his grandfather. As they traveled through the land and battle dangerous enemies, Richard begins to realize the true extent of his destiny. The fate of world was in his hands, and the young man is the only one who can save it. But the journey is filled with dangers, and Richard must confront his own doubts and fears in order to be victorious before it's too late. Meanwhile, the ruthless Queen Helen will stop at nothing to claim the Dragon's Tooth for herself, and enslave the world with her dark magic and legion of knights. Her power is strong, and she has been undefeated for years. The blood moon is fast approaching, and that will be the time when the queen will absorb its power, the power of immortality. She will become unstoppable. But only the blade of the DRAGON'S TOOTH can end her rein.

In a distant land, beyond a mystical gate, there existed a formidable warrior known as Z. Renowned for his extraordinary strength and unmatched combat skills, Z was not merely a fighter; he was the protector of a magical portal hidden beyond the gate. This gate was rumored to hold immense power and wealth, yet it was fiercely guarded by an ancient creature. Many had tried to cross the threshold, but none had triumphed over the guardian and unveiled its mysteries. Z dedicated years to training for the moment he would confront the creature and demonstrate his worthiness for the gate's power. At last, that moment arrived. Armed with his weapon and fueled by resolve, Z approached the gate, calling out to the formidable beast lurking beyond. The creature emerged, its scales shimmering in the light, eyes ablaze with intelligence. It unleashed a thunderous roar, challenging Z to a duel. Without hesitation, Z charged forward, evading the creature's fiery breath and targeting its weak points. The clash continued for hours, each fighter countering the other's moves. As dusk fell, Z spotted an opportunity. With a final, powerful strike, he brought the creature down, watching it fall in defeat. The gate began to shimmer, its power inviting Z. Taking a deep breath, Z stepped through the gate into the unknown. What awaited him beyond was a mystery. Yet one truth remained - Z had established himself as the greatest warrior, and his tale would echo through the ages. As he vanished beyond the gate, an air of wonder and intrigue enveloped the realm. What adventures lay ahead? What trials would he encounter, and what treasures would he find?

Richard a mafia is on a mission to avenge the death of his parents, Getting encounter with the princess, Richard abducted her for his revenge. Along the line he found her attractive, letting go of his resentment for her, he protected her from the king who is hellbent on killing her . *Excerpt* Richard just go back to the quiet life you were living, No Jessie I've never been living a quiet life since the death of my parents,all I've felt was anger and hatred, I've been a criminal,a terrorist. But something also changed since the day I met you,I've been happy, somehow that feeling of anger and hatred was alleviated. Raising her chin up,I am not living you now and in the future Richard, Jessie called out,I want to ask you a question. Sure,go ahead. Why did you abducted me? *End of Excerpt* Seems Richard parents had some dealings with the king during the past. Getting to know the real identity of Richard, the king embarked on a mission to get rid of him along side the princess.

Chance, a brilliant physics doctoral student, makes a groundbreaking discovery with black hole models, accidentally sending him back to an ancient era. Using modern physics, he introduces hydroelectric power and advanced weaponry, meeting and losing his first love amid war. Striving to escape his despair, Chance's experiments thrust him into the 1980s, where he becomes a business magnate. However, tragedy strikes again with the loss of another love, Yoyo. Determined to break this cycle, Chance discovers his mentor, Professor Ramayah, is part of the Freemasons, who aim to exploit his invention. In a desperate bid, Chance travels to the 1940s to seek help from the legendary physicist Richard Feynman. Together, they delve into the mysteries of time and dimensions, encountering beings from various planes and uncovering ancient Maya prophecies. These revelations inspire Chance to develop a plan for a dimensional prison to trap the Freemasons' dark forces. Will he succeed in his daring quest to protect humanity across time and dimensions?

The story begins with a young witch named Hazel who moves to the small town of Halcyon after inheriting her late grandmother's house. She makes potions and seeks to solve the mysteries of the town. Trouble arises when a local historian, Clara Haywood, trespasses on her property, manipulating Hazel into helping her create a potion; otherwise, she threatens to report Hazel to the government for holding valuable antiques. Clara is particularly after a magical ring. The story focuses on the mysteries surrounding the ring, town meetings, seasonal changes, potion-making, and magical creatures. It takes a dark turn when they discover the ring's ability to raise the dead. A group of Animagi, who were banned from the wizarding world, is also after the ring with sinister intentions. Additionally, the narrative explores the death of Hazel's grandmother, duels in the wizarding world, and themes of sacrifice, friendship, and betrayal.

Lisa Dennis, a mistreated young lady, was manipulated by her sister Esther into marrying a poor crippled man. After the marriage, Lisa discovered the truth about her husband Richard Rogers, he turned out to be the wealthiest man in New York City. Lisa seeked revenge against her deceitful family and when Esther tried to claim Richard for herself, a dangerous conflict occurred. Will Lisa be able to protect herself, her husband and her unborn child from her sister Esther or will Esther succeed in making Richard hers?

My heart had always belonged with someone else,I'm sorry " Ember said as tears ran down her eyes like a flowing stream. Ethan and Ember are two inseperable lovebirds until a tragedy happens which separates the two of them . Ethan becomes Ember's past and faded memory while Richard becomes her future. Ethan had become a familiar stranger to Ember . Ethan lived in guilt ,shame and loneliness. He had given up on having her back until one day he sets his eyes on Stella ,the girl who ruined his life. He discovers a hidden truth that would change Ember's life .Join in for the wonderful ride of love ,hurt and betrayal.

Richard, a second generation who was not allowed to enjoy any of the affluent life imagine by the masses took hold of his destiny and rose against the most terrifying enemy ever "fate"

"What? I stole your system and now am after your throne?...I didn't even want either!" Maya, was merely an cat lover who had adopted an abandoned and wounded cat on a stormy night. Unbeknownst to her, that cat would change her whole fate. Kai, a cat shifter from a royal lineage was deemed as weak by the whole kingdom and later bullied to death by his own brothers. After he was given a second chance in life, he was sent back to the time of his birth with a system that helped him get stronger quickly but he was still targeted by his brothers and a rebellious tribe. In order to save his life, he used up all his energy and accidentally teleported to the human realm where he got stuck in his cat form. After healing, he forcefully teleports back to the beast realm with the unwilling Maya in tow. Kai's jealousy erupts when his system unexpectedly glitches and attaches itself to Maya. Consumed by the feelings of anger and betrayal, they part ways to forge their own paths, destined to have a thrilling duel once they meet again in the future. [Glitch System...Online] When the system glitches, Maya randomly gets a skill. It could be useful and as powerful as an SSS ranked skill or it could be useless and as weak as an F ranked skill. With the help of the system, she ventures into the beast realm with the aim of getting stronger and finding a way back to her own world.

From the outside, Hannah Summerfield looks like your average office lady; always complaining about her boss to Rebecca, her best friend and co-worker, never being late to or from work, and preferring to spend her weekends at home binge-watching her favorite drama series on Netflix. But she has a secret that she doesn't want to reveal to anyone other than Rebecca, including Richard Clark, her boyfriend and CEO of the company where she has worked for years. She didn't want Richard to know her other identity as Scarlett, owner and most popular dominatrix of the biggest BDSM club in town. The question is, how long will she keep it hidden from Richard, who starts to get suspicious of her and thinks that she is having a romantic relationship with another man behind his back?

Our main protagonist, an outsider, comes to the city of Giunhive. It's known as the biggest city in the continent and the most prominent one with different factions, academies and a colosseum to see public battles. The people in this world possess a Card, a supernatural ability. Our protagonist, on the other hand, possesses the latent ability called “Death Battle.” which allows him to respawn back in time to the beginning of a battle, duel or fight if he dies or loses, with the only solution being either a draw or win. With the help of this ability and no combat prowess, he enrolls as a fake student in one of the academies with the help of a secret ally, to find his lost sister, who went missing in this city. The story explores his morality as he tries to tackle the challenges that come with his ability, “Death Battle.” Each death is as painful and he gets little to no time to prepare for fights, so he often has to sacrifice his life multiple times to have a slight chance at understanding his opponents.