Christmas Actually A Clean Romance Melinda Curtis

The overbearing top-notch beauty CEO wife turned out to be the terrifying and formidable War King!! A voice rose in Wu Jie's mind. Ding! [Host becomes familiar with the system rules, sparking the first task: Earn a hundred thousand energy points within a week] [Task Reward: One hundred thousand bonus points, unlocking the shop, one lottery draw] [Failure Punishment: Clear all the host's bank savings] ... "Damn it, I'm going all in!" "If I win, I'll get the beauties; if I lose, I'll work my hands to the bone! What's there to be afraid of with such a small task? I'll take it!!"

"You’re different, Buchi," William said, his voice soft but resolute, his blue eyes holding a storm of emotions. "You make me want to break every rule I’ve ever known." Buchi froze, his breath hitching. He had fought too hard to stay focused, to prove himself as an African scholarship student in a foreign land. He couldn’t afford distractions, especially not from someone like William—a boy born into privilege, someone who lived in a world so different from his own. "You don’t know anything about me," Buchi replied, his tone guarded, though his heart betrayed him with its rapid beats. "I know enough," William countered, stepping closer. "Enough to know that I don’t want to lose you." In the halls of a prestigious university in the Korea, where cultures clash and expectations are high, Buchi finds himself caught in a whirlwind he never anticipated. Coming from Nigeria, he had one goal: to succeed academically and make his family proud. But life had other plans. Enter William, the enigmatic and seemingly untouchable boy who challenges everything Buchi thought he knew about himself. Their worlds couldn’t be more different—Buchi, the determined outsider with a past rooted in resilience, and William, the aloof heir carrying the weight of societal expectations. As their lives intertwine, misunderstandings and clashes turn into unexpected moments of connection. But nothing comes easy in a world riddled with prejudice, secrets, and unspoken desires. With every step closer, Buchi questions whether he’s risking everything he’s worked for, while William struggles to confront the walls he’s built around his heart. The story unfolds against the backdrop of vibrant campus life, where friendships are tested, enemies are made, and love blooms in the most unlikely places. From stolen glances during heated debates to midnight conversations under the stars, Buchi and William’s journey is one of self-discovery, acceptance, and the courage to defy expectations. But as tensions rise, an antagonist lurks in the shadows, determined to sabotage Buchi’s success and tarnish his growing bond with William. With stakes higher than ever, Buchi must navigate the trials of academia, the complexities of love, and the weight of being true to himself. Will they have the strength to overcome the barriers between them? Or will the world’s judgments tear them apart? "You can’t always play it safe, Buchi," William whispered. "Sometimes, the risk is worth it." A story of resilience, courage, and the kind of love that breaks boundaries. Dive into a tale where two hearts find a way to beat as one, no matter the odds.

Lane Allen, an A-rank Guide, got injured on an emergency mission suppressing a dungeon break, and perished in his almost-lover’s arms. As the remaining members of his team continued to fight for their lives, in a fancy apartment in a distant part of the city, a young man opened his eyes. “Phew… That hurt like hell…” “It’s a bit of a shame to switch so soon… But I guess it is what it is.” “Anyway, who should I become next?” Actually, Lane Allen was not a Guide, but rather an Esper with a mysterious Plunder ability! It allowed him to possess other people’s bodies, and steal their awakened abilities. Keeping his real body safe, Lane could enjoy life to the fullest, constantly swapping identities, and doing whatever he wanted without ever worrying about the consequences! How great was that? Except… Damien Lennox grabbed Lane’s arm, and pressed him against the wall, his clear green eyes staring down at Lane intently, as if he could see right through him. “There’s no one else whose guidance feels so harsh and chaotic, yet pleasing at the same time.” It seems that Damien was somehow able to recognize Lane even after switching identities, and is unwilling to let him go? . . . Villainous protagonist who couldn’t care less (at least for now~) x Righteous love interest possessive of MC! Top x top :> #Guideverse #guide #esper

i developed a illness like halfway through so some details may be wrong

I was crystal sure that I wont be given the opportunity to work in this company even if I do my best and pass the interview , because turns out the man I abused falsely, provoked and argued with this morning before the interview that my dad forced me to go ,, is the CEO of the same company! So thinking of it.. I can as well annoy him more and go because no matter what.. I won't get this job!! But I got it anyway,,

Tanaka Akihiko was transmigrated into a book he just read and instead of getting cool abilities he got the ability to go back in time when he dies and no it cannot be stacked, What will he do? Will he kill the wretched writer? Am I in trouble? Read to find out.

Have you ever read a novel with such a terrible ending that you wished you could change the story and give the characters you loved the happy ending they deserved? ~~~ I was just another failure of an author, writing stories nobody read, and that never sold. Seeking to improve my writing, I read the most popular novel at that time, Solo Player, to learn what made it so popular. However, as I read this story, I couldn’t help but feel frustrated about the story’s development, which had a terrible ending. Eventually, and quite bitterly, once I ended reading the book, I found myself transmigrated into the very world of this novel. Did I become the Protagonist? A Villain? Or perhaps even an Extra? No, it was much worse than I imagined. Because I ended up becoming the most worthless character that nobody ever cared about in the novel. A character that is often considered the motivation for the protagonist to grow stronger, but also his greatest burden. Someone every reader hated! “I’m the protagonist’s sister…” However, with my knowledge of this novel's events, my worthlessness was about to change. I’ve decided to not only become the strongest but also change the story’s terrible ending! “I won’t let you go inside a Dungeon, it’s too dangerous.” ...As long as I can get this incredibly corny and overprotective brother out of my way! And for some reason, the Constellations won’t stop bothering me. Ding! [The Cosmic Throne {Butterfly That Flies Across The Universe} seems interested in your tenacity!] [She has sponsored 1000000 Plot Points and the [Demon of Calamity Transformation Technique (SS)] Skill!] [The Cosmic Throne {Monkey that Dances in Chaos} finds your chaotic nature amusing!] [He has thrown the [Umbral Chaos Stone Necklace (S Rank)] at you!] [Not enough? He launched the [Immortal Heaven Peach (SSS Rank)] right on your face!] There was something really wrong with the Constellations this time around. Ding! [The Cosmic Throne {Jester Filled With Lies} is happy that you’re bringing despair to your victims!] [He has gifted you the [Jester’s Last Laugh (S Rank Privilege)] and the [Master of Manipulation (SS)] Skill!] [The Cosmic Throne {Maiden that Watches Over Nature} seems happy you’re growing stronger.] [She has gracefully sponsored you with 2000000 Plot Points and Fully Heals All Your Wounds!] [She has also begun to wonder if you could plant some trees for her, gifting you the [Divine World Tree Seedling (SSS Rank)]!] [The Cosmic Throne {Warrior That Seeks Calamity} is satisfied with your battle performance but asks for more battle!] [He has sponsored you with 500000 Plot Points and [Beheading Sword of Destruction (SSS Rank)]!] They simply couldn’t stop gifting me things as if I were some sort of famous streamer for them. “I am grateful, but please just leave me alone already…” Chapters are long, 1500 ~ 2000+ words. During its serialization, this novel will be available for free forever, no premium. However, you can read advanced chapters here: https://www.patreon.com/pancakeswitch Copyright 2023 PancakesWitch. All rights reserved. No part of this work may be reproduced or used in any manner without the prior written permission of the copyright owner, except for the use of brief quotations in a review. This novel is also being posted on Scribblehub and Royal Road. If you see it anywhere else, please let me know. Thank you.

Did you want to find a New Year's mood? Here it is! This story is about an ordinary student and his girlfriend who got into an exciting New Year's adventure. The North Pole, gifts and even elves are waiting for you in this work!

[Excerpt] ‘Ding’ [You dreamed slaying a dragon.] [Congratulations to obtain a legendary dragon slayer skill card!] “I used to hate nightmares, until that day when those nightmares became my power.” What’s more terrifying? Being the one who could see the future but couldn’t do anything to change the outcome, or the one who was in the future and couldn’t do anything to change it? Oscar experienced both. Now reborn into the body of the world’s protagonist, the weight of this future falls on his shoulders. For the survival of the universe, for his own survival, he must become strong. So strong, he could change the future. “My dreams… they are becoming my cards.” What to expect: • Male MC (Main Character) • Overpowered protagonist • Badass protagonist • Deck building with a unique twist and infinite possibilities • A super righteous MC, whose morality can be interpreted in different ways depending on the perspective • A video game setting, with the MC initially being an NPC character, though the game will merge with the real world at some point • Character-driven story with a focus on character building, so expect plenty of slice-of-life moments sprinkled throughout the story.

Will sunny be his dream will sweet be hers. This romance is centred around a love of desserts and these two cannot avoid the idea that cakes are the spark and the heart of their feelings but is that enough?

Finally given an opportunity to pick where the family would spend Christmas, Cherry picks an Island that was owned by a person whose identity was hidden from the public. The family agree to this as it was also a good vacation place for business owners. Upon getting there, her father introduces her to some business owners, just so he could do business with them. Most of them ended asking for intimacy with his daughter, which he agreed to but she disagrees with. The father's business is at risk because of his unfulfilled promises to some business giants, Cherry's mother does all she can to protect Cherry, even if it means putting her in the hands of strangers. Cherry's younger brother 'Tom' also tries all means to save her from a particular business man, feared both in the business world and under world. In all of these, will she find someone who will protect her or will she end up in these men's bed.

A family, still reeling from the loss of their grandmother, returns to their ancestral home for Christmas, only to discover that the house holds a dark and sinister secret. As they try to unravel the mystery, they're stalked by a malevolent entity that's been awakened by their presence. But just when all hope seems lost, Santa Claus arrives to save the day, banishing the entity and bringing peace back to the family.

"Raindrops fell over the two silhouettes remaining in the park. They leaned onto each other, providing a warm refuge that nullified the freezing water. The two girls allowed the tears of the sky to wash all their thoughts away, hands intertwined in the process. Love was the only console they had left." Adda has had an overall harsh and mediocre life, with controling parents and lack of meaningful friendships. However, pnce she meets Tania, her life starts changing uncontrolably, suffering a rollercoaster of emotions full of problems that will try to destroy her. Will she be able to find her way out of it? And what will become of their friendship?

Adaugo travels to America from Nigeria in search of her long-lost father, but her journey takes an unexpected turn when she and her friends stumble upon the mysterious Valentin Castle. Unbeknownst to them, their presence breaks the magic seal that has kept the castle's inhabitants - a family of vampires - imprisoned for centuries. Valentin, the cold and enigmatic vampire lord, is awakened from his eternal slumber, along with his family. As he navigates this strange new world, he is drawn to Adaugo, who is the key to breaking the curse that has haunted his family for centuries. Despite the danger that Adaugo poses to his secret identity, Valentin finds himself inexplicably drawn to her. As they spend more time together, he must confront his own dark past and the secrets that have haunted his family for so long. Will Adaugo be able to unlock the secrets of Valentin's past and help him break the curse, or will their love be doomed from the start?

In a corrupted world full of superficial and greedy people, in a world driven by lust and desire, Regan's thoughts and actions are alien to most. She feels like an outsider amidst a blur of faces that mirror the very disdain she holds for society. But she's not naive. And what will happen when she's thrust into the heart of the very system she despises?

Cecily era uma garota magricela sem amigos. No entanto, como todas as outras garotas, ansiava por um amor verdadeiro. Ela sempre foi apaixonada por Roberto, filho do Alfa de sua Matilha. No entanto, no seu décimo oitavo aniversário, descobriu que Roberto era seu Companheiro! Antes que pudesse abraçá-lo em excitação, Roberto já havia lançado sua mão para longe como um pedaço de lixo. "Você não se tornará minha Companheira. Finja que nada aconteceu hoje. Vá embora e vigie sua boca. Não diga nada que não deva dizer!" Roberto olhava publicamente para a loira sexy e bonita Alison na formatura do ensino médio. A viagem de formatura mudou Cecily, tornando-a mais forte, mais confiante, mais vibrante, e mais bela e sexy. Além disso, Roberto, que a encontrou novamente no campus da faculdade, começou a persegui-la. "Você deve ser minha Luna. Viveremos juntos a partir de agora. Teremos muitos filhos. Eles serão saudáveis e inteligentes." Os olhos de Roberto estavam cheios de luxúria. A insistência de Roberto fez Cecily sentir nojo e náuseas! Como Cecily não podia se proteger de Roberto devido à diferença de força, Michael apareceu. "Suas ações o tornam indigno como um Alfa." Michael olhou para Roberto com desprezo. Na inauguração de Roberto como Alfa, Cecily não pôde mais tolerar sua insistência. "Eu, Cecily Levin, rejeito Roberto Paslo como meu companheiro." Quando Roberto estava furioso e com dor, querendo ferir Cecily, Michael apareceu novamente! "Cecily foi a Companheira arranjada pela Deusa da Lua para mim." Michael olhou para Cecily com ternura. "Quem quer que ouse tocá-la está desrespeitando a família real."

As he turned to leave, a sense of disappointment washed over me. Not knowing his name or how to contact him felt wrong, but I knew I had to stick to my resolve. Just as he was a few steps away, he paused and looked back at me. "I'm curious, though, Melisa," he began, and I raised an eyebrow, intrigued. "You consider the first meeting an accident and the second a coincidence?" His words hung between us, more of a statement than a question, making me ponder his sudden inquiry. "Uh, yeah..." I replied, my voice tinged with hesitation, uncertainty clouding my understanding of his intent. "And a third encounter?" he probed, a playful challenge in his tone. "Would you call it fate?" At that, my heart skipped a beat. *** What happens when you decide to weave a little white lie for your stubborn grandmother, who relentlessly nudges you to find a boyfriend-claiming you have one, even though it's untrue? Join Melissa on her unexpected journey in Actually You, where a simple fib spirals into a whirlwind of surprises. As she navigates the tangled web of her own deception, Melissa encounters the charming stranger. What starts as a playful lie soon unfolds into an adventure filled with laughter, romance, and self-discovery. Will Melissa embrace her feelings and face the truth, or will her little lie lead to a bigger mess than she ever anticipated? Dive into her story to find out!

Excerpt: “Come on, babe, let’s do it,” Alex murmured, his lips still brushing softly against hers. She pulled back slightly, her eyes locking with his. “Do you have it?” she asked, her voice steady, but her cheeks flushed. Alex paused, his lips hovering mid-air as confusion flickered in his gaze. He stared at her, trying to process. “condom,” she clarified, her face now turning even redder. ……… Daisy seeks revenge for her father’s murder, but falls in love with the mafia lord responsible. Pregnant and torn between love and vengeance, she must confront a devastating truth—and a deadly choice.

the story takes a dark turn at every chapter read to find out more if you dare

In the midst of a chilling night, Elena Wilson, a young and timid girl, finds herself in a harrowing chase, desperately trying to escape from an unknown pursuer. Lost in the alleys of a desolate street, she collides with a car, her heart racing as she braces for the impact. Miraculously, the driver of the vehicle manages to halt just in time, saving her from harm. As Elena regains her composure, she gazes up to meet the eyes of the car's owner, only to recognize the face that has adorned countless magazines—the enigmatic and successful billionaire, Elliot Wessex. Overwhelmed with both gratitude and trepidation, Elena implores him for help, hoping he could drive her to a safe place Little does Elena know that Elliot's desire to assist her is not purely driven by kindness. Beneath his handsome façade lies a some hidden motive. Drawn to Elena's beauty and vulnerability, he agrees to aid her in eluding her pursuer, embarking on a dangerous journey that illuminates dark secrets and tests the limits of trust.

Raven Miles' whole life has been dictated by her father. Forced into a marriage with billionaire Michael Silver, her heart breaks as she walks away from the man she truly loves to fulfil her duty. Desperate to escape the cold reality of her arranged marriage, Raven makes a bold choice—a one-night stand, only to discover that the stranger she spent the night with is none other than Michael—the man she's destined to marry. But just as she begins to fall for the man she married, secrets unravel. Raven's whole world shatters when she uncovers a betrayal from Michael and she realises, her husband isn't who she thought he is. Raven soon finds herself caught between a husband who needed her for his own ambitions and another who loves her with a passion she’s afraid to trust, Raven faces an impossible choice. The truth threatens to tear everything apart, Raven must choose: fight for a love that may not be real or let go, burdened by betrayal. Raven has to face the ultimate twist—not just who she loves, but who she can truly trust. Will Raven finally find her fairytale ending? This is a world where love and deception collide. Dive in to find out more.

Today is the start of our high school debut. the day went by without a hitch like any other day until I saw my best friend and my childhood friend in an empty classroom. Did I hear that right? Did she just confessed her feelings? long story short, I love my childhood friend. But seeing her being in love with my best friend. hmm.. Stay tuned for a boring story of mine.

Cadee Singer and Max Tanner went through a lot in their lives before finding each other. After suffering from traumatic pasts, the last thing any of them need is to feel attached to each other. Neither of them want a relationship and somehow being friends with benefits morphs into something more. Can these two troubled souls find a way to themselves with all the obstacles life throws at them? DISCLAIMER! THIS BOOK HAS MATURE THEMES AND IS INTENDED FOR AN 18+ AUDIENCE ONLY. WILL ALSO CONTAIN BDSM THEMES! Sneak peak! "How do you feel?" he asked as he admired his handwork. "Tense and a little unsure," she muttered. "Do you need me to stop?" "No,"she said. Max smiled and was glad that she couldn't see him. He couldn't remember the last time he'd actually smiled during sex. "Good girl." He slowly pushed a finger into her and found her soaking wet from her previous orgasm. "when I snapped the garter, did you like it?" She kept mute, but her body pushed out more liquid coating his finger. He added another one and moved it and out of her till she was moaning and thrusting her ass out. "Did you like it?" he asked again. "Yes," she whispered. He gently spanked her ass and she whimpered, drawing her legs together.