Clive Barker The Thief Of Always

Tara couldn’t believe her bad luck. Out of all the people looking for a roommate, she ended up with her boss, Selena. Selena—known for her sharp wit, enchanting looks, and a rumored history with a few past coworkers—had a reputation as the office “temptress.” Watching Selena move with that effortless allure, Tara silently vowed to keep a safe, respectful distance. But on the very first night of living together, that same untouchable boss ended up sleepwalking… right into Tara’s room, wrapping herself around her with surprising softness and refusing to let go, nestled into Tara’s chest as if it were the most natural thing in the world. Keeping her calm, Tara gingerly extricated herself, stepped onto the balcony, and drank a full glass of ice water—despite the frigid winter temperatures. “She’s straight. You’re just roommates. Don’t even think about catching feelings,” Tara told herself, hoping her resolve would hold. But Selena seemed determined to ignore any “distance.” After dodging yet another one of Selena’s friendly but borderline flirtatious invitations, Tara found herself cornered in the underground parking lot after work. Under the dim lights, Selena’s eyes sparkled with a hint of red at the corners. “Are you like everyone else? Do you hate me?” she asked, her voice tinged with unexpected hurt, a stubbornness that was oddly… sweet. The usual polite words Tara had on hand somehow lodged in her throat. Flustered, she stammered, “No… I’m just scared I might fall for you.” Selena had a secret: she was totally smitten with the company’s new intern. There was something about Tara’s quiet warmth and that little spark of defiance that pulled Selena in. So much so, that Selena willingly traded her comfortable apartment for a cramped 700-square-foot rental—just to be closer to her crush. She even went out of her way to “accidentally” create situations that would draw them together. But her darling intern remained unmoved, cool and reserved, her demeanor bordering on chilly. When a close friend pointed out that no one wants to room with their boss, saying, “Living with your boss just feels like working overtime every night,” Selena pouted but couldn’t deny it. Resting her head against Tara’s shoulder, Selena couldn’t help but think, Too true… I do have her working ‘overtime’ every night.

"Senior brother, brooms can't fly!" "I was thinking a bit of mana would do the trick." "Senior brother, what's the deal with uranium ore and herbs?" "I was thinking I could rub up a nuclear reactor." "……" "How did you manage to do it?" "Nothing's too difficult if you're willing to think it through!" Song Yin addressed his junior brothers, "As long as you think it through, that's enough. Leave the rest to the all-powerful mana. Do you juniors agree?" The junior brothers bowed their heads, "Senior brother is right!"

Title: The Thief of Silver and Souls In the shadows of a kingdom where silver is prized above all and souls can be traded like coins, Zia Renaud is a name that strikes fear and fascination. Known as the Thief of Silver and Souls, she's a daring rogue with a hidden purpose: to avenge the family that was taken from her and to unravel the mystery of her origins. But Zia's latest heist comes with an unexpected twist. When she steals an ancient silver amulet rumored to bind souls, she finds herself entangled with Leon, a cursed prince whose spirit is trapped within the amulet, and Alaric, a mysterious and charming rival thief with secrets of his own. Together, they must navigate a world filled with dangerous magic, underground markets, and ruthless sorcerers—all while racing to uncover the truth behind the amulet's powers and to keep their own dark pasts from consuming them. As alliances blur and passion ignites, Zia will face the ultimate choice: protect her own freedom, or save the souls of those she's come to care for. --- Characters: 1. Zia Renaud The Thief of Silver and Souls. A fearless and witty master thief with a knack for outsmarting anyone who gets in her way. Though she's quick with a blade and quicker with her words, she guards her past closely. Zia is driven by a desire for revenge and freedom, hiding a heart more compassionate than she lets on. 2. Leon Elara The Cursed Prince. Once heir to the throne, Leon's spirit has been bound to a powerful amulet that Zia steals. Trapped and unable to move beyond the amulet's reach, Leon is both Zia's reluctant ally and a source of hidden wisdom, with knowledge of dark magic and court secrets. He carries a tragic history and a hope for redemption. 3. Alaric Draven The Rival Thief. Mysterious, charming, and equally skilled, Alaric has crossed paths with Zia before, and their tension is electric. While he keeps his motives guarded, he's drawn to Zia's fire and the danger that surrounds her. Alaric has ties to the kingdom's criminal underworld and harbors his own reasons for seeking the amulet. 4. Madame Seraphine The Soul Broker. A powerful sorceress who traffics in rare magic and lives off stolen souls. She's the dark force behind the amulet's creation and has a personal vendetta against Zia. Manipulative and vengeful, she'll stop at nothing to reclaim what Zia has taken. 5. Emory Gray The Healer. A gentle but skilled healer who helps Zia after a close escape. Emory has a surprising knowledge of ancient magic, and though he avoids conflict, he becomes a steadfast ally in Zia's quest. His presence in the story adds a balance of calm and support. 6. Lady Isolde The Noblewoman. Once close to Leon, Lady Isolde is now a powerful figure in the royal court, respected for her intelligence and rumored to be ruthless. She has her own reasons for getting involved with Zia's journey, and her loyalty is never quite clear, making her a mysterious and unpredictable presence.

The tale of "Magic Thief Ivan" takes place in a medieval Western magical realm teeming with sorcery and intrigue. In this era where wealth is paramount, conspiracies abound, and magic thieves employ their mystical abilities to pilfer from nations and organizations.The enigmatic youth Ivan embodies a myriad of personas, from a trickster and assassin to a mage and nobleman. He exudes a cold, aloof demeanor yet brims with passion, displaying sharp intellect and cunning. To foes, he is a formidable demon; to ladies, a flawless suitor. Tasked with unraveling a world-altering conspiracy, can he prevail against lethal adversaries on this diabolically orchestrated stage? A journey fraught with challenges and perils awaits Ivan, testing his mettle and forcing crucial decisions. Let us watch with bated breath as his fate unfolds.

Here is a collection of 30 witty stories about Habib, an Arab folk hero who has appeared under many names for hundreds of years. Each tale contains a twist, written to make you smile or laugh aloud with delight. A light touch, a flexible mind, and a bit of a perverse sense of humor are your tickets into this exotic, timeless world. It's a world of fun for the moment and giving better than you got, not of heavy psychology and serious moralizing. In this world of marvels and belief in marvels, whether the little guy wins or loses depends on how well he uses his wits. Sometimes cunning, sometimes credulous, Habib has a unique way of thinking that will enable you to see life in a new, wonder-filled way. Many of the stories convey moral lessons, while others offer pure amusement, bringing laughter either at Habib's cleverness or at his lack thereof. Be prepared for an entrancing journey into "one day," an adventure that will transport you far from your everyday life and sensibility, returning you to them with refreshed eyes and a lighter step. #Genius #humor #Adventure #System #Comedy#Fiction #Fantasy #humour #Humorous #funny #funnystoriesunlimited #funnystories #shortstories #wordplay #JokesRiddles #Jokes #Riddles #Punswordplay #Puns #African #Urban #Jokes #Dark #Middleeast #Bestsellers #Bestsellingbooks #Africanliterature #History #Comedy #Lightnovel #Rural #Shortstories #Easytoread

** THERE ARE SOME MISTAKES WITH THE TRANSLATION AND OUR TWO PROTAGNISTS ARE BOTH GIRLS . THIS IS A GL NOVEL. ** The cold and sinister* Yan Jue, the tsundere dog, has passed through the book and transformed into a fox demon in a book about cultivating demons and eliminating demons. In the book, she is a cannon fodder villain who needs to madly charm the male protagonist and absorb his Yang Yuan in order to improve her cultivation. The heroine of this book is Qi Xianqing, the elder sister of the Zhenhuo Sect who has killed countless demons and is not close to the mortal world. Yan Jue knew very well the consequences of fighting for a man with the heroine. The final outcome was that she was pierced through the chest by the cold heroine Qi Xianqing with a sword, and her heart was cut out and used as a precious material for Shuiyun Sect's alchemy. She seems to have been set up to train the male and female protagonists, and has not survived Chapter 10. Yan Jue then made a careful plan: in the early stage, she would gain experience by the heroine's side, and then go down the mountain to escape when she was almost done practicing. However, Yan Jue soon discovered that the heroine Qi Xianqing's physique was a rare fairy body, and her blood had a fatal attraction to monsters. Every time Yan Jue saw Qi Xianqing, she couldn't help but feel weak in her legs and wanted to hold her and sniff her hard. Later, Yan Jue finally got ready to go down the mountain, but saw the cold and aloof senior sister walking towards her. Yan Jue subconsciously felt her legs go weak and was hugged by Qi Xianqing. Qi Xianqing rubbed her accidentally exposed fox ears and asked softly, "Don't leave, okay?" - Unfortunately, Yan Jue looked like a human during the day, but turned into a fox demon at night. One time she took a walk at night and met her senior sister Qi Xianqing who was practicing swordplay by the Lingtan. Yan Jue looked at Qi Xianqing, who had a frosty face, and the hair on her body was about to explode. sHe turned around and was about to jump away. Qi Xianqing suddenly squatted down, holding a bone that he didn't know where it came from, with a smile in her eyes: "Come here." Who would have thought that in the eyes of outsiders, the senior sister who is not stained with smoke and dust is like an immortal, her favorite thing is Furry, when the moonlight is like water at night, he will sit by the spiritual pool and chat with a fox. Yan Jue unknowingly discovered many secrets of Qi Xianqing. During the day, Qi Xianqing and the male protagonist were in and out of each other, and they were the couple of the gods that everyone in the sect envied. At night, Qi Xianqing touched Yan Jue's head with a tired expression: "He (the male protagonist) and I were just acquaintances, and I don't know why he kept pestering me." "..." During the day, Qi Xianqing led the sect to dig. The lair of a thousand-year-old pangolin spirit looks at the litter of cubs it left behind with a look of indifference. At night, Qi Xianqing hugged the little fox Yan Jue and murmured: "You shouldn't dig a nest. It takes three years for the pangolin spirit to make a new nest. Its children are so cute, I'm afraid they will starve and freeze." "..." - Qi Xianqing has regarded slaying demons as his life rule. Thousands of monsters died in Qi Xianqing's hands, but she only knew that she had never been soft-hearted. But Qi Xianqing didn't expect that she would fall into the hands of a demon. Qi Xianqing once despised the king who was confused by the fox. But she didn't expect that when it was her turn, she just wanted to immerse herself in the gentle land, pamper her and love her well. Even if he is willing to go to hell for her.

After death, creatures emit soul power into the air, and those who can absorb this soul power to aid in combat are called Spirit Mages on the continent of Spellberg. Finn, a shut-in obsessed with virtual games, has arrived here with a portion of the game system.

In the city of Lunaris, magic is more than a tool—it's a currency, a source of power that defines status and influence. Aldara, once part of the elite Mage Guild, now works as an independent investigator after leaving behind the dangerous politics of the magical world. But when one of the most powerful mages in the city, Solon Meron, reports the impossible—a theft of his most protected spells—Aldara is drawn into a mystery that threatens the very foundations of Lunaris. As she delves deeper into the case, Aldara uncovers a pattern of spell thefts targeting the city’s most influential mages. But these aren’t just random robberies; whoever is behind the thefts is wielding ancient magic long thought to be extinct—magic capable of breaking through the strongest defenses without leaving a trace. With no clues and a growing sense of dread, Aldara races against time to discover the identity of the mysterious thief. As tensions rise within the Mage Guild and the stolen spells begin to surface in dangerous places, Aldara must confront not only the hidden enemies within Lunaris but also the ghosts of her past that still haunt her.

Born of the wastelands, Spheris Arnadel, a young skilled thief, finds himself subject to a twist of fate when he steals a powerful relic and becomes a Bearer — humans gifted with powers from the Gods. As a punishment for his theft, he is cast into an otherworldly realm alongside other Bearers, where he faces off against monstrous beasts and powerful enemies. Yet, in his determination to return to the Continent and save his dying mother, Spheris is hell-bent on surviving the abyssal world. Even if it means giving his body to the Dark God whose powers he had stolen... even if it means losing all of his humanity.

(Warning! Extreme levels of puns intended!) Living in poverty and never having the chance to enjoy his youth, Alan died in an unexpected incident. He then wakes up to find himself as a side character in the novel he read as a child. "Welcome, chosen one! This is the world of Arcana!" "You have been bestowed with the title 'Girlfriend Thief'!" "Make the target woman submit to you using only your tongue and steal her from her boyfriend!" Will Alan be able to survive in this world of magic and monsters, using his new virile body? ---------------------------------- Additional tags: Smut-- Magic-- Handsome Male lead-- No NTR (only Netori) -- No Yuri --Vampire girls -- Elves-- Monster girls -- Demon girls -- Angels -- Dating simulator system -- Mind break ---------------------------------- "Some people think that money, power and looks is all it takes to keep their women from leaving them." "Some people think that women like gentle, kind and caring boys." "Some people think that any sort of roughness is a turn off." "But you are an exception, aren't you?" ~ Rosalind Stewart to Adam ----------------------------------- This novel does have action but most of it involves smut :D Reader discretion advised. ----------------------- None of my works are dropped, and I'll update all of them. But! Like a particular series and want me to update it more than the others? Just let me know in the comments!

is my ability really not a system?

Pain spread throughout her body, the excruciating agony tearing through her like a thunderclap, pulling Aurora Starling from the depths of darkness. With great effort, she pried open her sore, heavy eyelids. As weak light filtered in, a cacophony of harsh voices filled her ears. "She has no one to blame but herself for her lack of skill. It's sheer luck that she was rescued this time; next time, she might not be so fortunate." "A good-for-nothing should know their place. Knowing full well she's trash, yet still courting death — she's brought nothing but shame to our family." The voices of a man and a woman echoed in Aurora's ears. Who the hell are these two bastards to call her a waste? When did such insufferable fools pop up in the organization? This was a world vastly different from modern society, a blend of ancient Eastern and Western cultures, filled with mysterious martial energy and wondrous magic. Even dragons, creatures that only existed in stories, were real in this extraordinary world. As a master thief from the 24th century, Aurora Starling could hardly believe that she, who should have been dead, had somehow been reborn into the body of this young girl. What was even more laughable to Aurora was that this girl shared her name — Aurora Starling. She now found herself on a land known as the "Luminous Continent," within a kingdom called the "Dragon Pavilion Empire." The body she inhabited belonged to the seventh young lady of one of the five great families of the Dragon Pavilion Empire — the Bennu Family. By rights, this should have been an adored and pampered existence, yet as the two brats had pointed out, the body's owner was indeed a genuine waste. The favorite pastime of this family, besides honing their martial energy and magic, was tormenting her, the so-called "waste." "Hisss." The sudden movement tugged at the wound on her waist, and Aurora ground her teeth, examining the injuries on her new body, a cold smile playing on her lips. Useless? Idiot? Those words had never applied to her. The wheels turned, carrying the passengers towards the unknown territory. As they distanced themselves from the borders of the Dragon Empire, step by step drawing nearer to the fabled forbidden land, they entered the shadow of the dark clouds. A legend of their own was silently unfolding. None of them could have imagined that this venture would lead them to witness the founding of the "City of Demons." Nor could they foresee that they would behold the birth of the "Demon Lord," whose actions would shake the entire continent and rewrite countless histories. This was only the beginning...

I used to think that my stealing skill only worked on what was worthless to a person.But just before I died, I realized that I could also steal the skills.So I stole the regression.

[Immortality + Discipleship + No Romance + Lighthearted Comedy(*^_^*)] When the Master reaches for the dish, you spin the table away; when the Master recites mantras, you ramble on. While Master sleeps, you sing your heart out; when he refuses to leave his bed, you clang the pot like thunder. The Master’s life stretches forever, while yours flickers short. When death comes, Master promises a hill for your grave. He raises his glass to toast, yet you won’t drink. He chats, but you stay quiet. Master hosts a feast, but you slip away; and when he summons your soul, you ghost him like a missed call. Spring returns to the hill once again, but no matter how close life and death are, you and Master remain worlds apart.

Hello! I am Lucian, or in this life Kenneth Des Velezerk.  I was a normal university-going student in my previous life and I was having the time of my life. I had a beautiful girlfriend, good grades, and an easy side job that made me decent money and I could care for my family. Everything was great. But, I was too much of a party animal. And, I think I probably died from alcohol poisoning, because drinking alcohol with my friends is the last memory of my previous life that I have. But, god gifted me with a second life. That too as the youngest son of the only grand duke of the kingdom. I took over Kenneth's body at the same age when I died, 21.  Being the youngest with 3 elder brothers is a blessing. I get all the fun and no responsibilities. Or so I thought. If I hadn't read the novel, I for sure would have enjoyed my life. But with a crown prince who is a ticking time bomb, I can't help but worry for my family.  My brother, chasing after the female lead, will challenge the crown prince and soon get framed for treason in a well-thought-through plan curated by the crown prince.  If I want to live, I must keep my brother away from the crown prince and the female lead. But... unexpected twists keep catching me off guard.... Why is the crown prince in love with me ?!

When Ervin, an orphan thief, sold a stolen Lamborghini and bought a beachside house, he hoped to enjoy a joyous and relaxing life. However, his own recklessness led to his demise when he ventured into the open ocean seeking the thrill of adventure, never to return. Reborn in a magical world teeming with skills, classes, and adventure, Ervin gained something he lacked in his previous life—a home sweet home. But when the dangerous world threatened this new home, he embarked on a journey to eliminate the threat. Follow his journey as he, together with his childhood friend Arya, a defensive tank Aron, and other colourful companions, navigate dangerous dungeons, face formidable foes, and uncover dark secrets.

Samantha Green, a young and determined detective, is assigned to investigate a burglary at the home of a wealthy socialite, Mrs. Eleanor Thompson. The thief had stolen a valuable family heirloom from Mrs. Thompson's safe. Samantha arrives at the scene and begins her investigation, determined to solve the case. she investigates, Samantha discovers that Mrs. Thompson has a complicated past and that there are several suspects who had motives to steal the heirloom. She works tirelessly with her partner, Detective Jameson, to piece together the clues and uncover the truth.

He had never invested in shares or bought a lottery ticket, and neither did he have any experience in the general business industry. Lu Li found that the only thing he could do was play games. Luckily he had experienced rebirth, and was one step ahead of everyone else. Luckily, games had been developing extremely quickly, and there were many people who had become rich through playing games. In his ‘past life’, he had spent countless nights awake, in grief and anguish. However, although all of this had been washed away, so what…? This life, he was determined make a fierce counterattack against fate and stand at the very top! ------ Release Rate: 5 Chapters/Week; will be released on Mon, Wed, Fri and Weekend;

In the city of Gravif, Axel, a notorious thief, 'stumbles' upon a powerful artifact. Upon unlocking its abilities, the artifact corrupts his mana, causing it to plummet to -1. With this strange glitch, Axel becomes an unstoppable force. However, Axel, preferring to operate under the radar, opts to conceal his new abilities, not one for unwanted attention. Yet, luck proves to be against him as the city of Gravif and its lurking demons have alternative plans. --- I'll keep writing 'The Blood Magic User' and release one new chapter every day. This is another project I'm working on, experimenting with the system tag and adding my own spin. Thank you for reading!

when Rena a high school girl discovers she has been crushing on her family friend and must eventually come to light her feelings before he eventually falls for another girl even though it may end their friendship would he accept her or would she open up to him? Join me in this quest for love, acceptance, betrayal and a love triangle.

In the bustling heart of Islamabad, Abeer Hussain discovers the depth of her feelings for her childhood friend, Rehman Malik, only after he’s crossed oceans for a new life. As she faces mounting pressure to settle down, her heart yearns for a miracle. Will Rehman return and confess his love, or is their story fated to be one of missed chances and unspoken emotions?

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[Warning: Contains MATURE content] •°• "We are better off as friends” Ray mumbled, trying to convince himself, his minty breath sweeping the tip of my nose. “You crossed that line when you held me like you did” I countered, looking up into his glistening light brown eyes •°• Secluded Island, hot guy, life threatening secrets, games and danger... It doesn't get better than this. •°• *Character 1* Mia Amelia Stennett is a woman with much to hide and a lot more demons to face than she'd hope. In a constant battle for her life and love, she soon realizes that nothing is really as it seems and only a few can be trusted. •°• *Character 2* Ray is a drop dead handsome, carefree, mysterious asshole with a mountain of secrets. He tries desperately to keep Mia out of his complex life but finds the task almost impossible. •°• Join me as we unravel the thrilling, head twirling, naughty and overly intricate lives of Mia and Ray.

[This story is originally own by me;Praica] Xuan Qi found out when he woke up that he was inside the cultivation novel Lifeless. The MC of the novel, Xia Liyuan had no cultivation base nor cultivation core or can't even cultivate for some reason that can't be predicted. Only one thing he need to do, don't follow the script. Change the story and live to the fullest! It was so easy to change the whole story. But the seems unlucky he encounter a more dangerous person than that person who killed his role in the novel? What would Xuan Qi do?

Henry is without a doubt one of the luckiest children in the entire world. Because he comes from a renowned and prosperous family, his loved ones will undoubtedly provide him with everything his heart could ever want or need. Even his marriage to Sera, who was the daughter of his father's closest friend and confidant, was prearranged. Even though he previously had many years of bliss, his luck abruptly ran out when he became 12 years old. He began to experience a series of bad luck that seemed to have no rhyme or explanation. After a series of terrible events, he found himself serving his country away from home for the next six years of his life. His story begins when he decides to take a short break after six years of serving in the military. Henry finally decided to go back to his hometown after missing Sera and her family. Will he be able to live his new life without any problems, or will his unfortunate fate continue to follow him everywhere he goes? In the future, he himself will know the answer to that question. ----- This is my first attempt at writing a story. If you choose to criticise, please be as harsh as possible.

“I bought you at a very high price and I expect you to fulfill your duties as my slave,” he reminded her before throwing her to the bed and pinning her to it. “Get off me,” she demanded. He chuckled dangerously, “I bought you to satisfy me in bed and you tell me to get off you?” She squirmed beneath him as he held her neck, “You will do as I ask, Diana. I own you,” he stated in anger. After seeing her younger sister get murdered before her eyes, Diana was sold to the highest bidder as a sex slave. She tried countless times to escape Alpha Rolex who had bought her but it was pointless until she had a vision. Then she vowed to avenge the death of her family and ruin everyone who ever hurt her.

ALWAYS HURT, MY LOVE Mary determine to become strong so that people may not look down on her while doing so she gets to know the real reason of her existence ..... She must make a way out to save all people she love and disappear from their life for good. And take strong steps to carry out the task. ....