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Undying, this fierce storm, Rain falls down, cold, not warm. The silent prayers of those who die, Now echo nothing, but a cry, Those who've wronged him, fallen now, To murder killers, this his final vow.

He said, "You are my wife. You can do whatever you want in this city." He added, "You can do anything you want, and I will protect you." However, when she fell in love with him and proposed marriage, he said, "I just wanted to take care of you and cherish you, but I never thought of spending my life with you." She was furious and said, "You are a heartbreaker!" He replied, "Well, I'll marry you reluctantly."

In her past life, Si Huang was controlled and manipulated by her family. She was hailed as the best leading actor of her generation, yet she met a tragic end. Unexpected circumstances granted her a rebirth. She could start all over again—with the bonus of a peculiar inheritance. ‘This is my chance!’ Si Huang thought, stroking her chin. ‘This time, I will have my revenge. An eye for an eye.’ * She reclaimed her throne in the entertainment industry, becoming the number one prince charming in the eyes of women by day, and she wielded a dark power—being a vicious mastermind behind the scenes by night. One word and the stock market was under her control. She was the mysterious angel of fortune among businessmen. One fist was enough to bring her enemies to their knees. She was a tiny conqueror among an army of men. Mm… And she was the object of a certain someone’s affection. However, one day, the world rose into an uproar—this prince charming was a woman! * Amidst the swarm of lascivious men, a certain man smirked. ‘I’ve been guarding my wife for a very long time. Who would dare steal her?’ “Sir, Mr. Li has invited Young Master Si to dinner.” “Shut down his family’s hotel.” “Sir, Young Master Si had a fight with the Wang Family's heir.” “Send a message to the surgeon. Ensure that he gives the patient the ‘special treatment'.” “Huh? But Young Master Si is alright.” “I was referring to the Wang Family’s son.” “...” * Many years later, their little bundle of joy pointed at the television screen, which was showcasing The Nation’s Most Desirable Men and Women. The little one stared at the man beside him, looking very confused. “What’s wrong, little one?” the man asked, radiant with fatherly gentleness. The little one pointed at the television hesitantly, going back and forth multiple times before finally asking, “Are you my daddy or mommy?” The man’s face darkened instantly. “I’m your father, of course!” “But they say that my daddy is the real prince charming, and prince charming married you!” The little one explained with a serious look on his face. The man was speechless.

Sequel to Lord of Mysteries

On their wedding night, her husband eloped abroad with his mistress. Did Jiang Ciyou cry? No! Instead, she turned around and kept a strikingly handsome gigolo. Well, let's just have fun together! The gigolo had broad shoulders, a narrow waist, and was clingy. He could be as fierce as a wolf or as cute as a baby, always fond of throwing tantrums. After living a carefree life for three years, Jiang Ciyou handed the gigolo a huge check. "Baby, my husband is back. Let's call it quits here." Who would have thought that the gigolo would fly into a rage: "Jiang Ciyou, you want to dump me? Do you even know who I am?" Jiang Ciyou didn't pay any attention. She dropped the check and disappeared. Not long after that, she and her husband were invited to attend the birthday banquet of the richest man in the city, and there they saw that...

In the year 1038, known as the Year of the Gushing Springs, the mighty Titan, Ranasis, stole the artifact of the Arctic god, Uluthio—the enchanting Ice and Snow Necklace. Consequently, the vast glaciers dominating the north began to recede. The lands of Nafiel, Vasa, and Damara became increasingly habitable, heralding the commencement of a grand migration. In the same year, powerful legends received cryptic messages from the future. Though the incomplete magic only conveyed fleeting whispers, the people sensed that a formidable magical empire was emerging in the northern realms. Driven by motives of power, sorcery, riches, and justice, the strong began their journey northward. Yet, all of this seemed inconsequential to Lynn. The newly arrived traveler merely sought a better life, unconcerned with the missteps of deities or the grand maneuvers of legendary figures. However, on occasion, as he gazed upon the chaotic and backward state of Faerûn, he could not help but ponder: perhaps it was time to bestow a new order upon this world?

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

What would you do if you met a mysterious charming stranger, but could never fully see his face? That was the very predicament Cloud Belmont found himself in. It was unusual to find the spark one had been searching for, for so many years on Palace Grounds, but somehow they had found each other. Although this mysterious man knows everything about Cloud. Cloud has not even seen the face of the person he spends endless amounts of hours with. Follow Cloud’s journey on finding out who the man is and his own journey on finding himself.

In this world, fierce beasts are rampant, and everyone has the opportunity to become a transferor and get various professional monster hunting upgrades. Qi Yan awakened the top science and technology profession at the beginning - [Intelligent Machine Knowledge]. Starting from level 1, all skills are science fiction concept-level finishing skills! [Apocalypse Cloud Bomb]: Summon and detonate 100,000 tons of equivalent cloud bombs, which are equivalent to 3,333 tsar hydrogen bombs. [Sun Helium Flash]: Create the terrifying energy released instantly by the fusion of the helium element in the sun's core. [Mimic black hole]: Simulate the gravitational field of the black hole and distort the space and time of everything around it. ...... Just when Qi Yan thought he was invincible. He just found one of his enemies. It turned out to be the ultimate god in the mythological history of various countries. [The Head of Thousands of Demons · Asatos], [The One of All Things · Jugsotos] [Six Brahma God · Hehua Zitian], [Daluo Tianque · Haotian God] Facing the siege of thousands of creation-level demons. Qi Yan looked at his finishing skill and felt that it was not difficult to slaughter a god. [Vector Law Cause and Effect Law], [Vacuum Decay], [High-dimensional Universe Collapse], [World Down-dimensional Strike], [Multiverse Erasure], [Micro End Reverse]... He stands at the top of the whole universe in the name of the wisdom of ten thousand machines.

King Dimitri III, driven by paranoia and desperation, declared a massacre on the Ember clan because their ability to conjure Phantoms threatened his reign and influence as the monarchical ruler of Eldrador. Regardless of the Embers’ duty to only serve and protect, the righteous king Dimitri feared their rebellion and, thus, ordered their slaughter. Aaron Ember, a humble cobbler living on the outskirts of North Eldrador’s Capital, went into hiding with his family after the king's declaration. Alas! They were caught trying to run away. Aaron's Phantom conjuring ability was no match for the lightsword of the Voldarian soldiers. He and his family were mercilessly murdered. Aaron awakened with a powerful revenge system…. [Ding!! Vessel Reawakening, System binding complete!] [Vessel has gained the status: Rookie] [Congrats! You have been awarded the Requiem: A Retribution System] With the new system to guide his revenge, Aaron swore to annihilate the entire Royal bloodline and the Voldar clan. But what happens when his hunger for power subdues his thirst for revenge? All hail the Phantom Omega!!

When nothing goes your way and everyone around you takes you for granted, where do you look for help? Ofcourse, you make a wish to a genie. But anything you wish comes with its own terms and conditions.

At the start of the 21st century, the greedy and power-hungry Ness of the 1st world countries started World War III. After 14 years of gruesome war, seven countries stood up. They created the Seven Nation Army (SNA). With the overwhelming power of the SNA, the war stopped. It's been 7 years since the war ended and a new organisation calling themselves the New World Order (NWO) has surfaced, intending to turn the world into turmoil once again. The Bravo squad of the SNA is tasked with stopping them. Can they succeed in their mission or is World War IV right around the corner? NOTE: The first few chapters are rough around the edges and short as I wrote them while I was still new in writing. Please stick through it if you like the concept and story, as the story keeps getting better and the chapters longer. Thank you for your support

To avenge his mom and grandma's death, Kwasi travelled across the world to explore, discover and build his gift and abilities which was a threat and a disaster to humans when they were told by a human face looking Beast it was. Kwasi only had in mind to build his gift to its summit level of cultivation to become irresistible and nothing else, but in the end, he become the master Beast of all nations.

Kiara, seorang gadis muda yang hidup dalam keluarga yang seolah-olah sempurna namun penuh dengan kekosongan emosional, merasa terasingkan di rumahnya sendiri. Ibunya yang selalu sibuk dengan pekerjaannya dan ayahnya yang jarang menunjukkan perhatian, membuat Kiara merasa tidak dihargai dan terabaikan. Dalam pencariannya untuk menemukan tempat yang memberikan rasa aman dan cinta, Kiara bertemu dengan Aksa, seorang teman yang selalu ada untuknya. Namun, semakin Kiara berusaha mencari tempat untuk merasa diterima, semakin ia sadar bahwa rumah bukan hanya sekadar tempat tinggal, melainkan tempat di mana hati merasa tenang dan dicintai. Perjalanan emosional ini membawa Kiara pada penemuan bahwa "rumah" sejati adalah tempat di mana dia bisa menerima dirinya sendiri dan menemukan kebahagiaan meski tanpa dukungan orang-orang yang seharusnya ada di sampingnya. Namun, kisah ini tidak hanya tentang pencarian fisik dan emosional. Kiara juga harus menghadapi kenyataan pahit yang membawanya pada akhir yang tak terduga, ketika ia berjuang dengan masalah kesehatan yang akhirnya mengubah hidupnya dan keluarganya selamanya.

I'm his fiancee's younger sister. He's the man I've always loved. When my sister doesn't show up on her wedding day, I have no choice but to take her place - but marriage to Zephyr Hayes is nothing short of torture. The elusive billionaire media mogul is the man I've always loved... yet he's only ever had eyes for my sister. Married to him at last, I am determined to do whatever it takes to win him over. After all, everything is fair in love and war. And this? This is war.

The Crown of the Kingdom is purchased in blood and bodies alone. Once the Kingdom of Ethereo was the fuel of the world, but times have changed and it has fallen from Grace, and only dust remains. Torn apart by the civil war, five kingdoms under the legends of rebellion rise and fight against each other. The victor of this war will be remembered as the lord of wits, gold, tactics and people. For that bloo and trust must spill for all. Which kingdom will rise to see themselves rule over the White Throne? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

After Zeke gets to learn about his family's secrets at a very tender age, everything about his life unfolds drastically............

Austin, a man reincarnated from a world where science is prominent, finds himself In a world where Magians, humans who possess the capabilities to perform arcane (a.k.a magic), must battle against the re-emerging demonic creatures and their followers to protect the human race and other humanoid races, from annihilation. Following a life-saving encounter with a famous hero, Austin's awakening grants him the memories of his past life and access to 'The Akasha', a mysterious system. With newfound purpose, he endeavors to embark on a journey of self-discovery and personal growth, facing challenges and adversaries to uncover the secrets of his reincarnation and the enigmatic origins of The Akasha.

“Elise…” I called out to her. I wanted to say something but my brain could not form any words to utter. So, her name in my lips lingered and silence enveloped us. I glimpsed at her peaceful face and, as if on cue, my nerves relaxed. I gently touched her cheeks using my thumb then moved to her lips. Everything is probably an understatement of what I am willing to do for her. Beyond everything, that is, if it exists. I moved closer to reach the seat belt and quickly strapped her. I also adjusted my seat and strapped my own. Then, I started the car engine and drove off. My mind wandered off our first meeting. She didn’t appear promising to me when she descended the doorstep of their house. She walks extremely slow and she hangs her head down like a sinner. The cuffs of her long sleeves were constantly pulled to hide her hands. Then, she looked up to meet my gaze. Her eyes were puffy and it was very obvious that she spent an hour, and probably more, crying. Nevertheless, she smiled at me, giving me an access to view her white teeth. She, then, accepted the flowers that I was offering. Her nails were clean and bare, no paint. Then, she muttered her first word to me, “Thank you.” After that, she went inside.

Anderson didn't understand the true meaning of love till she met Bryan, the cold-adonis, a handsome, and powerful CEO of bryan cooperation, the richest company in the city of Eden. But it all started with a story!! The thirst for revenge endeared Anderson to cross paths with bryan, and then, THEIR JOURNEY OF LOVE began

The epic journey of Alev the protagonist and several characters through fantastical worlds governed by magic, gods, and kings. Through battles, alliances, and mystical transformations, the characters confront their pasts, navigate shifting realities, and challenge gods With Alev's quest to capture the one causing the rupture of the universe, at all cost...

' In my past life, I couldn't differentiate who was my enemy and who was my friend. I kept my enemy close but isolated my friends. I never knew he was in love with me until the last moment of my life. Later he was the one who took my ashes with him. My so-called lover was actually in a relationship with my best friend, a succumbed and a cheater. Since God gave me a chance to come back then this time I'm gonna value my marriage with him, save my family and revenge on those who hurt me. Qi Yan, I came back for you so please don't let me be disappointed. Love me once again. ' Our female lead is the typical second youngest miss of Fu family Fu Hui Qing, a naïve little child until she is forced to marry the powerful CEO of the Qi family, Qi Yan, instead of her sister to save her family from going bankrupt. For this she hates her whole family even until the end of her life. Only then was when she finally realized how to hurt her parents were. The Qi family head Qi Yu stated that they wanted a daughter from the Fu family to become their granddaughter in law as long as one married his grandson the Qi family will save the Fu family and destroy the one that destroyed them. They chose her and not her younger sister because her mother had visited a fortune master who stated that as long as Hui Qing falls in love with Qi Yan, she wouldn't die before 30. The last time she died was when she 29. Killed by that person she called a friend and by her cheating lover. Now she is gonna take back everything. Her love, marriage, and reputations as the most famous manga artist and fashion designer under the name Jade. This is a tale about how a naïve yet powerful female lead fall in love with her soon to be domineering husband. Would Qi Yan be able to fall in love with her again? How would their story go? Follow to know more. Other books: -Prince and his wives (sterilizing) The cover isn't mine found it on pintrest, so credits goes to the artist. English is not my first language so bear with my spelling mistakes. I will update every Thursday for now, Uk time.

"To many stars, too many dreams. The reality is that in front of these things. I'm just a speck of dust " -RM(BTS) 8/4/2030,Kashmir,India "Now my life is set. I got a fine job, a car and I brought a house for my parents. My materialistic dreams come true. I'm happy you know "I said to her. "But what about your first love, Tanisha? He is getting married in 2 month. "Risha to me. This thing broke my heart but he can't be forever because it's a one sided love for him. "I'm happy for him "giving a genuine smile to her l said. ヾ(≧▽≦*)oo==[]::::::::::::::::> 16/6/2031,Dishpoor,Guwahati ,Assam "You are getting married to him, tan "Aunty said to me in a broken voice. But I can't. 14/2/2032 , South Mumbai, Mumbai "Our marriage, it's just a force one. You will never get love and respect form me "He shouted at me. "Than why you agreed for the marriage that time. "I said to him. "Because of my reputation in the society "And then he is gone to that girl who is breaking by marriage which is already broken by one side . "Sahil please don't don't go. " o==[]::::::::::::::::> Two individual who are bond to societies norms are finding their happiness with out breaking any rules. However they don't know that some rules are made to brake.

An aftermath of an apocalypse, a broken and chilling change that occurred twenty thousand years ago when a meteorite collided with Earth, blanketing the land on every scale in snow and cold. Liam Blake, a cold, judgemental, ruthless yet kind person, emerged from the icy depths, stranded without any help. With no place to call home, he witnessed three men abusing a young girl and, driven by his own judgement and anger, he swiftly decapitated them to nil. Collapsed on the cold ground with a blood bath beneath his body, blaming himself yet still has a reason to live, an 'unknown' goal which Liam chose to endure. As his wishes to live provisioned through the cold forest, he encounters, a lady named Hailey Southwark, saving him from the near death experience as is arm was torn off. Grateful for her act of kindness, Liam though had a personal goal but decided to become Hailey's acquaintance as a Node, a person who woke beneath the ice. Liam, being haunted by mysterious dreams and soon discovered that these visions were turning into reality. Uncertain of what comes next, he decides to help Hailey with the cases that connected the mysteries tangling his dreams.

"What if your destiny and your fate don't fall in line?" *** *** Katrin was a normal human girl, adopted into a family of witches at a young age. She had no recollection of her original family or where she's from and grew up trying to fit into her new home. But when she's sold off by her sisters for money; she finds out something about herself, something much more greater than being a simple witch. *** *** "Why? why does fate have to have our stars aligned?" Art appreciations>>>>> Cover from https://www.pinterest.com/luna_dreams_/ Katrin's art form https://www.pinterest.com/thena65041/ Ethan's art from https://www.pinterest.com/gaby_books/ Felix art from https://www.prompthunt.com/user/wiggly-goat662 Aeliana's art from https://www.pinterest.com/sethraknor/ Eldor's art from https://www.pinterest.com/alenaleo07/ Ruby's art from https://www.pinterest.com/ddolunay854/ Anna's art from https://www.pinterest.com/cragezy/

"Catch me, Agent." the man said before jumping out of the window. She ran fast to catch up with the man who jumped from the window but no matter how fast she ran she didn't catch up with it and was even more annoyed when she saw the man smiling at her as he fell and landed smoothly on the ground. "Ughh, that fucking mafia boss." ___ "Wanna play with me, agent?" "Hide and seek?" "Sure. find me, agent."

It was supposed to be a new, quiet, and simple life for 15-year-old noble boy Nate Wole, who was kicked out and exiled by his family for being too weak in favor of his older brother, Hertzel, a selfish warrior who cares only about himself and his skills in magic. Desperate, he traveled to the lowlands of Wooda, where while camping, he had an unlucky encounter with one of the collection of tribes of the Undead Animals, a bunch of hostile undead animals who can wield weapons and shapeshift into humans and were despised and hunted by humans. After getting killed by one of them under an Undead lion named Sati, Nate was saved by them after they regretted their decision to kill him, and Sati eventually gave his position as tribal leader to him. Nate was shocked to here that, but he has no choice but to accept it. And now, he is a leader of Sati’s lion tribe. Soon, he united the other Undead tribes under the new country name, Wooda, while studying to be a good leader, and changed his identity to Lloyd Lewole, completely vanishing his old identity in order to forget his past. But, will he handle such a great responsibility?

sometimes,being heartbroken creates a phobia to love. that fear of being hurt by someone you love continue to hunt you down. as result you push away an romantic relationship since its better to be cautious than suffer in the end. that's exactly how Angela collin's mind worked. however most phobias are said to have a cure so what a bout her phobias, is there any cure for it? she did find an answer. the cure exists and it works miraculously that you won't remember ever having a problem. True love it is.. His name is Quen Okefe. he is rich, handsome, outstanding businessman and he has a fame. to almost every woman he is a full package. Nevertheless he doesn't want any woman but a special one. his last relationship was in college and now it would be a world scandal to spot him with a woman. yet his world was soon to change, on first sight his walls fell and his heart succumbed to his special partner.