The Christmas Shoes

Small-town to big-city contemporary romance; CEO, trauma, healing. Resilient female lead and witty male lead 5/11/2024 ~ Helle Chevalier had lived her entire life in a small town. Her father passed away when she was young, so she grew up with her single mother. From the outside, it seemed a mundane but happy life. However, everything turned upside down when Orion Lennox entered her world. Revealing the town's secrets, he offered her a chance at a new life. Will she take his hand? Or will she remain in her familiar hell? "How about I offer you a contract?" Orion proposed confidently. "If you sign it, you'll become engaged to me. You'll live in a big city, and your mother can escape this town too. It's a win-win." "What do you take me for?!" Helle retorted, her eyes piercing into him. "... I said engaged. We won't have any sexual relationship." "….."

It’s more than twenty years after the new millennium. Amid the rising skyscrapers, recent housing developments, public transport modernization programs, and new generation of influencers and vloggers, are constants in the Philippines’ society - the shamans. In this alternate world, Filipino mythological creatures intermingle in peace with humans. A tiyanak is a child star. A sarimanok the mascot of a popular channel. A manananggal a sought-after model. Even diwatas and sigbins are leaders of their own party lists. But even in this highly inclusive world, there are those who tiptoe beyond the line - be it humans or mythological creatures. The shamans who wield sigla, also known as spiritual energy, are responsible for keeping the peace between the supernatural beings and humankind. Within this chaotic setting, Billie, a tired, depressed young woman, tries to get back on her feet together with Puddle, the duwende. Maybe life in the country is not so peaceful after all?

[#lovesosweet] [WARNING: Mature content 18+] [WPC #AUG2023Entry] « Is it not enough that I have been 'sold off' as a catalogue bride but also have to compete with a dead woman for favour? » Shelby looks like she has it all. The perfect family and all the perks that come with it. But she must go through a 'forced contract marriage' and also compete for the attention of the man she had been unwillingly tied to... Ian lost the love of his life so suddenly that his mind still refuses to accept that reality. He gave up everything and secluded himself until his mother found him a bride. His one task was to give the family an heir but how can Ian do this when the air he breathes all revolves around the one woman he can never have. However, he finds himself in a predicament and dilema when the new contracted bride is thrust into his life unwittingly... especially, when he finds out that she is more than meets the eye. Image: Image generated from starryai.com, cover completed by me. This is an original story of mine. Copyright Loctovia 2023 Update schedule: 5 chapters per week

In the wake of tragedy, Jack Hayes struggles to cope with the devastating loss of his younger brother, Ethan "The Viper" Hayes, who dies in a brutal MMA fight against the reigning state champion, Rico "The Beast" Martinez. While the match is ruled an accident, Jack is haunted by the belief that foul play led to Ethan's untimely death. Consumed by grief and anger, he grapples with feelings of helplessness and guilt. In his search for closure, Jack decides to enter the world of MMA—not for revenge, but to find peace and honor Ethan's memory. Under the mentorship of Lena, a seasoned fighter with her own troubled past, Jack begins a grueling training regimen that tests his physical and mental limits. As he fights through local circuits, he discovers the camaraderie and resilience of fellow fighters, all of whom share their own struggles and stories of loss. As Jack rises through the ranks, he adopts the persona of "The Ghost," channeling his brother's spirit and seeking to transform his pain into strength. But as he gains recognition, the specter of Rico looms larger, culminating in a high-stakes tournament that could earn Jack the chance to face the man he holds responsible for Ethan’s death. In the climactic battle, Jack confronts not just Rico, but the internal demons that have plagued him since the tragedy. As he fights for redemption, he learns that true strength lies in embracing the past and that finding peace is a journey, not a destination. "The Ghost of the Ring" is a powerful tale of grief, resilience, and the transformative power of sport, exploring the delicate balance between revenge and healing in the unforgiving world of mixed martial arts.

My new family was different from all the expectations I had imagined; they loved me and treated me with kindness. Memories of my previous life began to return to me in flashes. In my past life, I was not an ordinary person; I was a man with vast ambitions, someone deeply immersed in knowledge and power. A world I knew through reading a fantasy novel. I am a villain; I was a villain in my past life, and here I am, reborn as a rich villain in a novel I read in my previous life.

Hi some of yall might recognize the cover, this is the redo of my old novel that I decided to stopped writing, I felt horrible for months after disappearing. Now I decided to continue and finish it. I hope my old readers come and find this book again. Below is the synopsis. A story of a boy name Vesper Nine who lives in a magical medieval world, dreaming of becoming a dragon knight to protect the land of Astafel from abyssal creatures and wicked dragons but after awakening his true power, the reality between worlds began to collapse. What kind of power does this boy hold to be able to bring such chaos?

Dalam dunia yang penuh dengan kekayaan alam yang melimpah, manusia hidup dan berkembang biak, memperluas pengetahuan, menciptakan teknologi, untuk terus bertahan hidup. Tetapi mereka tidak sendirian, terdapat beberapa makhluk buas yang menguasai berbagai habitat yang di sebut dengan Monster. Tidak ada yang mengetahui dari mana mereka berasal, mereka bahkan sudah ada sejak lama, mereka hidup, berkembang biak, dan berevolusi. Karena takut akan adanya serangangan dari monster, terbentuk lah beberapa kelompok pemburu berbakat dari berbagai wilayah yang dikenal sebagai Guardians of the Hunt untuk menjaga keseimbangan alam dan melindungi umat manusia dari ancaman Monster yang meluas. Di sebuah desa bernama Astoria, seorang pemburu muda dan bersemangat bernama Aria mendapatkan kesempatan untuk bergabung ke Guardians of the Hunt setelah menjalani ujian yang melelahkan. Bersama dengan rekan-rekannya, mereka berpetualang melintasi berbagai daerah, menghadapi Monster yang menakutkan, menguak misteri Monster kuno, dan memperkuat ikatan sebagai Hunter.

Onmyoji are a class of spirit masters with special powers and has protected the human realm from the dark forces from the supernatural worlds Adam is one revered spirit master at the Tenmon So the ancient sect that has kept order in the human and supernatural realms for centuries. With his special powers to command and control spirits from the supernatural worlds, Adam has earned a reputation as an exorcist with a quest to find his long-lost parents. However, a call of distress from a fellow master changed all that. In a bid to save Kelly Nishimura Adam found himself walking into a fatal ambush. Though he rescued his teammate, Adam realized a prized relic, long guarded by his sect, has been and that may throw the realms into chaos. As he sought to hunt down the thief, he found himself battling enemies from the others realms and uncovered a dark conspiracy that threatened to re-ignite the centuries-old feud between the Onmyojis of Tenmon So and the Dākurōbu（Dark Robes). A war that will destroy the balance between the supernatural and human realms. Racing against time, Adam knew he must retrieve the relic and defeat foes before the human realm is consumed by darkness. Using all his powers, he must save his world from destruction. Little did he know, behind the conspiracy, is a larger scheme of things that will threaten to consume his quest to find his long-lost parents. The Saga of the Onmyoji is an exciting series of stories that promises the exciting elements of magic, mystical powers, and creatures. Besides breathless action, there will be interesting characters, each possessing different special powers, that will thrill the fans of fantasy and horror. The Saga promises to keep fans of fantasy and supernatural thrillers glued to every page of the thriller.

After transmigrating, discover that there is a resurgence of Qi in the East and there is a dawn of deities in the West. When steam cannons and mystery collide, the Western Extraordinaries gradually awaken. This is a world filled with a variety of advancements, class transfers, and hidden occupations, as well as never-ending exploration. As the mystery of the West gradually unfolds, the ancient deities gradually awaken, and a fresh new world draws the curtains in front of Thulhu. What should ordinary people do when old gods revive and new gods rise? Fortunately, we have a property panel!

A boy who believes Christmas is cursed for him. He faces rejection from girls when he confesses his feelings during the annual Christmas event and it's been a three years streak for him. But this year, a surprising twist awaits—one that will flip his life upside down.

In a desperate attempt to secure peace between two war-torn kingdoms, Princess Janice is forced into marriage with King Jason—a man feared across the lands as a ruthless killer with a history of dead brides. As she enters his kingdom, Janice expects to meet a monster but soon discovers that Jason’s cruelty may be nothing more than dark rumors concealing a man haunted by his past. Determined to survive and fulfill her duty, Janice finds herself drawn into a web of political intrigue and dark secrets. Together, she and Jason must confront an ancient curse that has plagued the royal bloodline for generations, a threat that has fed on their kingdom's bitterness and loss. As they seek allies and uncover hidden powers within themselves, Janice and Jason forge a bond that defies fear, transforming them from reluctant allies into trusted partners. But peace comes at a price. With the arrival of a shadowy council threatening to overthrow them, and with forbidden magic creeping into the castle’s walls, Janice and Jason must fight not only to save their lives but to protect a love that could finally bring their kingdoms the unity they have always longed for.

While investigating the mystery of the Great Pyramid, Jowalin stumbles upon a strange ring hidden inside. The ring transports him to the dawn of the world, where he uncovers ancient truths. When he returns, he finds that the once-dominant creatures of the early ages have resurfaced, and humans have awakened the dormant bloodlines of their primordial ancestors. Is the world on the verge of a new era, or is it spiraling toward its final days? What secret does the pyramid truly hold?

The world beyond Is about the world where there's more than meets the eye. Having the other part name "The world of the living" Suggest something else...

Pirate's Legacy follows Caius Mercer, a sixteen-year-old dreamer from a small coastal village who longs for a life beyond the empire's control. Disillusioned by the corrupt soldiers who claim to protect his people, Caius refuses to follow the path of servitude that his fellow villagers accept. Instead, he dreams of freedom on the open seas—a dream inspired by tales of the Silver Serpents, a legendary pirate crew who fought for justice, not gold. But in a world where pirates are hunted, and loyalty to the empire is law, Caius's desire to become a new kind of pirate—a protector of the weak and enemy of oppression—sets him on a dangerous path. With the empire's watchful eyes always looming and whispers of dark powers stirring in the seas, Caius must decide whether he's ready to risk everything to live by his own code. The ocean beckons, but so do the enemies that lurk beneath the surface. Will Caius become a hero, or will he fall prey to the same darkness that consumes all who defy the empire?

When human King Dorian Taelman sends a country-wide demand for all of the mythical creatures to be locked up, Amicia is mistaken for something other than human. During her time in the castle's dungeon, she catches feelings for a rowdy Alpha wolf named Blasius that always seems to be hiding something from her. After attempting to escape countless times it becomes seemingly impossible, but her, her secretive crush, and her newfound friends are determined to overthrow the King and his supporters.

After losing everything. Power, life, family and the most precious thing his Virginity. Alsen was kicked out of his family with nothing. With no parents, no home and no roof over his head, Alsen sought to be buried six feet under and wished he could stop living but death seemed to perceive his yearning and flee away from him. He was betrayed by his people. His Alpha boyfriend and his dear Omega white lotus brother. He had no choice but to flee the city wounded and battered with the petty cash he had at hand. Fate played him in an even more horrible way. He found out he was pregnant with a bastard child and his world came crumbling. He couldn't take good care of himself let alone him having another mouth to feed. Where does he turn to when he doesn't even know who got him pregnant? How was he going to survive in a new environment with nothing to his name? A pregnant male omega. Note: This book contains a lot of smut. Smut will be the main theme in this novel with all our characters, main and supporting characters. I'm considering getting serious with smut in a round of 30 chapters. In case of any gift, I will give one bonus chapter..... 500+ plus coins 2 bonus chapters

In the Ombrae, people are whispering: "The King will never return," and the panic rose as the sky was menacing to send their soldiers to ravage the monstrosities living here. Banshees, zombies, vampires, and so many others were ready to leave the world they loved, to return to Earth and hide. When another rumor spread: "The Prince is coming", and in the heart of the damned, for the first time in a very long time, there was hope again. For those who have fallen in disgrace, those who want to be forgotten. It feels so cold in Ombrae. Where are our brothers and sisters, where are our children? It is so calm in Ombrae. Listening to the call of our King and then his son, the Prince, in the darkness we rise. It is so warm in Ombrae.

things you see on tv, and dream about is things you should hide from now, they are real

Christabel found a pair walking shoes, she discovered her magical abilities and she was trapped to relive her great-grand mother's past.

The most powerful and advanced race in the Chaos universe has sent its state-of-the-art research ship into space to search for inhabited planets and, if necessary, colonize them. Years later, on their way back home, their sensors caught a strange energy fluctuation coming from the black hole they passed near. Therefore, they changed direction and got as close to the black hole as possible. At that moment, the lightning energy suddenly released from the black hole hit the research ship. The ship, whose all systems suddenly shut down, lost its balance and was pulled into the black hole. After a while, the ship started working again, but it was too late. They could not escape from the black hole due to their insufficient energy, but sensors discovered that there was a wormhole inside the black hole. The ship heading to that point passed through the wormhole at the last moment and reached a very small universe. When they began to examine the new universe closely, they were immediately spotted by the local races and a war broke out between them. They lost the war because their advanced weapons were useless in this universe. And the new owner of the ship became the clan of Ahzab the Immortal. About 20 years later, all the clans who wanted to take over the ship united and declared war on Ahzab's tribe. Ahzab's clan managed to escape from this green world by ship, but suffered many casualties. When they left the black hole with the ship and reached the universe of chaos, there was no trace of those following them. However, the condition of the ship was not very good. They set out for the nearest habitable planet. After many problems the ship quickly entered the atmosphere and it hit the earth and sank into the ground . Time passed quickly and years later, the immortal Ahzab's clan join a new student.

Prince Alaric of Ravendale has always lived a charmed life, wielding power and wealth with no sense of humility. Wicked, proud, and nearly unredeemable, he’s known for his haughty disregard for anyone beneath his station. But fate takes an unexpected turn when he meets Aveline, a poor orphan in his kingdom, who challenges his worldview and ultimately captures his heart. Their journey together is filled with moments of hilarity, tension, heartbreak, and redemption, showing that love can blossom in the most unlikely of hearts.

Jamie Wentworth is brilliant, isolated, and tired of living as the forgotten son in a powerful family that sees him only as a tool. He’s a genius who’s saved his father’s empire more times than anyone will admit, yet his intelligence has become his curse, chaining him to a loveless home and a relentless life. When he learns of a phenomenon known as The Simulation—a place where people disappear into an alternate reality of powers, danger, and epic quests—he’s drawn to it like a moth to flame. But the Simulation isn’t what Jamie expected. He enters as “Ghost,” a critically injured figure with no memories, no allies, and a fractured past. Equipped with a mysterious “Deck of Cards” skill, he’s able to toggle between roles—Extra, Villain, and the greyed out Protagonist. Each card grants him a persona with unique powers and risks, but swapping between them exacts a heavy toll on his body and mind. Forced to start as the weakest player in a ruthless prison world, Jamie must use his wits and courage to survive against those who’d see him fail. In this new world, he’ll uncover secrets, make dangerous allies, and unlock powers that will take him far beyond anything he’s known. To survive, Jamie will need to outplay scheming npcs, merciless factions, and his own dark legacy as he unravels the mystery of “Ghost”—and the truth of his own soul. But in the Simulation, there’s one rule above all: If you die here, you die in real life. The deeper he dives, the more he realizes this is his only chance at freedom… and his greatest gamble yet.

Nightmares are an intriguing experience. Many can feel so real you’d swear they weren’t fiction. Every monster, every horror and every fear you’ve ever had can come to life. Many wake up in a cold sweat, convinced that the experience was real. They are then soothed by reality, promised that it was only a dream, a mirage. A fiction. That means they failed. Those who succeed are rewarded with their memory. And so much more. When Jacob manages to survive a particularly realistic nightmare, he ends up being thrust into a world of magic and mayhem. This is the story of how his life transformed from normal into the definition of abnormal.

Ni Tian, disguised herself by taking her assistant's place and fled the country in need to look for peace. In abroad she became a famous singer but she was not getting any more inspiration hence she took her child with her and came back to Wei City. where she encountered the cold and brooding manwhi she met abroad and was often crossed heads with.

It's Christmas eve and I barely have a place to sleep.... Everything was great until the 20the of December 2001.....

*In a world torn apart by chaos and darkness, one young warrior's destiny will change everything.* Orion Thorne, a 21-year-old Adept, is heir to the Whitehorn Clan's throne. But when a tragic accident sends him into a coma, he discovers his true nature: a being with unparalleled powers. As he awakens, Orion embarks on a perilous quest to uncover the truth about his father's disappearance and the sinister forces manipulating the world. With the guidance of Asterion, a mysterious cosmic being, and Lyra, a cunning ally, Orion must navigate treacherous landscapes, battle ruthless enemies, and confront the darkness within himself. Will Orion master his powers and fulfill his destiny as the bridge between chaos and order? Or will the shadows consume him, dooming the world to eternal darkness?" Find out more in this novel.

In her past life, she was the perfect substitute for a noble lady, discarded in the most cruel manner once she had outlived her usefulness. In this life, she is a woman of unparalleled status, renowned across the world, both cunning and carefree, yet feared by all in the martial world. At the age of four, standing in the grand hall, to protect her weak but dearly beloved brother, she stained her hands with blood and swore to the heavens, "I will shoulder the responsibilities of this world for him, and I will bear the calamities of this world for him!" Ten years later, a woman dressed in plain clothes like the snow under the moon, of breathtaking beauty, emerged in the martial world, beyond the reach of imperial power. "What I desire, what I set my eyes on, shall be mine." In the royal capital of Pan City, at the Martial Arts Assembly, heroes gathered from all corners of the land. Upon the high platform, with just one stunning glance and a casual smile, she captured the hearts of countless admirers and stirred the envy of others. As chaos and war swept the land, as the imperial star faded and warlords rose, the Princess of the Cheng Dynasty drew her sword, abandoning the freedom of the martial world to take to the battlefield. With her sword gleaming in battle and her spirit unyielding, can she protect her country and its people, and uphold the vows she made? Watch as she, a woman from another world, captures the hearts of both men and women, shines in this tumultuous age of heroes, and writes her own legend! Self-introduction: Feng Xianyue: “There is something in this world that surpasses love and freedom, something worth sacrificing everything to protect. I am Feng Xianyue, the Xihe Princess of Feng Nation. They are my responsibility and duty!” Lan Yixuan: “What I desire most in life is perhaps to get a good night’s sleep, to forget everything and live in peace. Your arrival was unexpected, and my desire is no longer just to take lives without bloodshed, but to—have you!” Xuanyuan Hao: “I want both the throne and the woman, but if I must choose one day, I will choose the throne. As for her, I will cherish her in my heart for the rest of my life—no regrets.” Bai Zhanfeng: “Only a woman who can match me in battle is worthy of my affection. Xianyue, is it? I declare that from this day on, you are my woman.” Jun Pinyu: “With my skilled hands, I can cure all ailments and relieve the most bizarre poisons, but who can cure this lovesickness that afflicts me?” Feng Jiulan: “Yue'er, I only wish for you to live a simple life as the most ordinary of people. It’s my fault as your brother that you have suffered.” The heroine is powerful, with both strength and influence, and the story is one of everlasting love between one man and one woman.