About To Leave

The story unfolds the fate of a hidden village nestled deep within the Leaves , where the destiny of a group of mountain-top farmers takes a dramatic turn with the arrival of an injured monk and a rare mirror. Witness the journey of a simple family as they rise to eternal greatness. No cheats, pure love for family, and steady step-by-step evolution. A word of caution: If you're a lover of building tribes and cherishing beautiful family bonds, beware of reading this novel. It will leave you with a deep sense of melancholy once it ends.

What if life gave them only three strikes to find love, and they already missed out on the first pitch? Would they strike out or hit a home run? Skyler McKenzie, a single mom, had lived a simple but happy life with her seven-year-old son, Noel, and loving parents in a small suburban town away from the buzzing city. One day, everything changed when she accepted a job and moved to a big city. Years later, she made a life for her son and herself, had her heart broken, but eventually met the man of her dreams. She fell head over heels for him, flipping her world upside down and thinking it must be love at first sight. It was perfect. But there was just one problem. She had a past that she could not remember. She did not even know who the father of her child was. So, was the present enough for her to move on to the future, or would her past continue to haunt her? Noah Maxwell, one of the most eligible bachelors in the city, was a famous baseball player and successful entrepreneur. He had everything he needed. He had fame, wealth, women, and practically everything he wanted. However, he still felt something was missing in his life. A large void in his heart still made him seem incomplete. He believed he needed a new reason to live until he met her. He immediately felt the connection between them. He knew that he had fallen in love with her the instant that their eyes met. But there was a problem. She resembled the girl who had once owned and broken his heart. He loved her, but she betrayed him. Then, she died. Now, he wondered if he could be in love with her or the woman he had seen in her. But what if, by some twisted fate, an invisible chain had always linked their lives together? Did she still wish to remember her lost memories if they held too many dark and heartbreaking secrets? Did he still want to hold on to the past if it only brought pain? Looking through each other's eyes, would they finally see the truth? With one last swing, would they find their second chance for love?

War is Life in the Great Tree village, Zune. Casualties is to be expected as battles break out almost everyday against the opposing village Fon. Monsters roam this world leaving very little civilized lands. While this war against the two villages has been raging for hundreds of years. Every boy is raised for that purpose. Given no name and taken from their Nurturer at the age 8, and trained until they are 13. Once they have completed this they go through “The Naming” Ceremony. Which names and titles are given too them, as they are added to the ranks of the army. Hunter is an elite title given too the most loyal and talented men in the village. They work in small groups spending most of the time outside of the village and camps. They specialize in recon, tracking, trapping, and killing monsters. At least that’s what The Officials will say. This world called Noon has so much to offer if it wasn’t for the other village. War propaganda is spread across the village. Everyone must do their part to keep their way of life safe. But is this way the right way? Classism, sexism, deceit, corruption, all within the reasoning of The Officials.

In the world where monsters and demons exist behind,Kim Dohyun is a normal teenager. While going back home with his best friends,tragedy happened that open his deep secret to himself and the world. With the help of System,a cat and the help of hunters he meets along the road,Kim Dohyun would become the strongest!...or not?

Today might be Rosy and glitters but what about tomorrow

Experiencing a suffocating marriage with the man whom she was arranged to marry made Joanna want to leave him. But it was a failure as she died as the wife of the man who abandoned her and her son before they divorced. On the verge of her death, she made a wish to not encounter him again if there was a next life. She wished for the end of their fate only in this lifetime. She wanted to forget everything about him. However, when she opened her eyes again, she found herself in the room of the mansion of the man she just married. She was awakened by a dream that seemed to be a nightmare of her past life. She didn’t remember completely everything that had occurred in her past life and the dream was fragmented. But deep inside her heart, she only felt one thing. She was adamant about leaving him, to be far away from him. Therefore, she left his mansion just before she met him in person in the present lifetime. However, what she didn’t expect was that the so-called husband pursued her, not allowing her to leave him. Would Joanna be successful in leaving the man in this lifetime? Would fate play the same tragedy as her past life? --- As he pulled his finger away from her soft, warm lips, he said, “It is good you stopped winding up, Joanna. Otherwise, I would have used the other method to make you stop blabbering over the same, boring topic endlessly.” When he noticed the stubborn woman was about to prove herself to be stubborn, the man leaned forward in a swift movement, facing the woman’s stupefied face which was an inch away from his. “Continue to blabbering, don’t blame me if I apply my other method right now,” the man murmured above her breath, trailing his gaze from her quivering eyes to her lips before moving it back to her now widened eyes. --- *Cover doesn’t belong to the author. Credit to the artist/owner.

Alice a beauty falls in love with Shawn a very handsome guy.Alice and Shawn have their hidden identities from the dark world but they still managed to be together

What happens when a girl gets sucked into a game, becomes the villainess and accidentally interests the heroine when they're young? Siyeon gets sucked into an Otome game after a long day at work! She reincarnates into the 8-year-old villainess, Amethyst, and tries to fix things ASAP! But, what happens when she accidentally helps the heroine when shes in a hard position and the heroine becomes obsessed with her? Siyeon attempts to avoid the heroine at all times! But the cute and persistent heroine won't give up and ignores all the love interests just for Siyeon. Siyeon needs to do something about this immediately! "Ame~ Marry me!" Felicity said with a large smile on her slightly sun-tanned face, her eyes shone in such a blue radiance that Amethyst almost hesitated to reject this proposal for nearly the thousandth time "Eh?" Amethyst said with a confused tone in her voice, as if it's been the first time shes heard this, "I thought we already were though?" Amethyst said casually, looking down at the pale hand holding on tightly to her newly-sewn dress. A sigh escaped from the young girl's mouth, blonde hair intertwining with her fingers as she spun it around, letting go of Amethyst, "You don't get me...do you? I mean, I knew you were dense, but not this dense." Felicity jumped back, turning around like a disappointed father finding out you've been watching porn...And you're 10 years old. "Let's get married. For real, this time." Felicity said, turning her head around and leaving a flustered yet tired Amethyst wondering how to get out of this situation this time. -Yuri/GL -Author is a minor!!! Please refrain from inappropriate comments -First 'official' story -Only second story Author(me) wrote -Slight Smutt(?) Sister is hungry for power stones and votes!!! Feed me!!!

Dean Wycliff and Eloise Anette Chereena. Their names are like a beautiful symphony, woven into a sweet high school love story. Everyone envies their togetherness, with laughter that always decorates their days. They are like two perfect puzzle pieces, complementing and strengthening each other. However, life does not always go straight. After graduating from high school, their dreams and ambitions took them on different paths. Eloise, with her charming artistic talent, was accepted into a renowned design college in Turkey. While Dean, with his ambitions in technology, decided to stay in the United States. The separation felt so bitter, like a nightmare come true. Dean felt lonely. The house that used to be filled with Eloise's laughter now felt empty. Thousands of miles separated them, stretching between hope and longing. He spent his nights on video calls, trying to fill the gaping void in his heart. However, a glimmer of new happiness came into his life. Olivia Rosalind, a smart and charming architecture student, began to meet him often on campus. Olivia has a charming smile and a bright aura. Dean's friends even started to match them up. However, Dean's heart was still attached to Eloise. He was not interested in Olivia's charm, even though the girl repeatedly tried to approach him. In Turkey, Eloise's life was no less winding. She found a world of design that was so enchanting, full of color and creativity. In the midst of the hustle and bustle of campus, she met Deniz Ansel Ghaziy, a handsome and talented design student. Deniz had a charisma that was hard to resist. He was always there for Eloise, helping her with her college assignments and keeping her company. Every night, Eloise stared at the Istanbul sky lit by stars. She thought of Dean, his smile, his crisp laughter, and all the beautiful memories they had shared. She tried to remember their promise to be faithful, the promise to never give up on their love. But she felt a tremor every time her eyes met Deniz's.

Iris is a boring college student whose mere existence attracted a being, a non-human. They say there's a fine line between love and obsession, that line was crossed long ago when he met her

"He has a special place in your heart, that bothers me because at some point, I had that place."

"Jill!" Sheri whispered. Jill continues to give Sheri grief. Though, in all honesty Jill didn't care, nor did she have room to judge. Jill has done what Sheri is about to do once or twice. Maybe even three times by the time she's done with Anthony. Who knows what his status is? Don't care... But Jill could shamelessly say this, she's never blatantly seen a man's wife and still brazenly flirt with their husband. Sheri was on a whole new level of savagery, and Jill wasn't letting her best friend off the hook so easily. Jill thought to herself, the next time Sheri tries to act all innocent and poise to judge me, imma rub the dirt all up in her face. She continues to push Sheri’s buttons till she gets up to leave and go to the bathroom. Jill was getting ready to tell her to use the gel when unexpectedly, Sheri collides into the Governor. They were a whole tangled mess, Jill practically had to pull them apart before his wife came. The Governor was grateful for her intervention because even he realized he wasn't focused. Upon meeting the governor's wife, Jill was 100% sure, she did not like her. This self-important, condescending chick, made Jill simply want to backhand her. Her whole attitude was trash. She looked down at Sheri and Jill the whole time with fake greetings of kindness. But Jill matched her energy. Like b*tch, your not about to run over me. But Sheri... Practically became her yes girl. And Jill had to fall in line because it wasn't her fight. *** After the awful encounter with Monica, the Governor's wife, Jill got to work on making sure Sheri had a more prominent presence. The girls went to the bathroom, and Jill opened every stall to make sure no one was around. "What was that?!" Jill yelled. "I know right?! Absolute b*tch!" Sheri added. Jill wanted to smack Sheri. "No! You!" Sheri was confused. "You're not focused! When she came up to us all stank, you had no fight in you. You acted like a docile little girl. She said jump and you went 'how high?' Even I had to fall in line." Jill was so infuriated. "Oh...". Sheri said in recollection. "Listen that right there was a freebie. Monica is not about to think that's how things are gonna be moving forward." Jill declares. Sheri was silent but signaled she understood Jill continued as she paced the spacious restroom. "She's the one that had things she wanted to discuss with you, not the other way around. You should of let Monica know what day YOU were available instead of going along with what she choose!" "I know I just got nervous..." Sheri put her hand to her forehead. "Well that needs to be out of your system now that we have a vague idea of what she's about. When we go to the Governor's house, don't act all impressed, as if you've never been in a place like that before, and whatever she asks of you, tell her you need time to deliberate. She's not getting her answer right away." Jill looked at Sheri sternly. "You're right! I'm sorry!... I guess I felt bad about my behavior with her husband that I kind of submitted to her." Sheri admitted. "So are you gonna feel bad about the Governor's behavior too?!" Jill snapped "Takes two to tangle, And y'all was entangled!" "Jill... I don't know if I can be the type of woman that can mess with a married man..." Sheri lowered her head. Well what is she trynna say about me! Jill thought. *** Hey everyone, thank you for your interest in my book, this is my first time writing a story. Hope you enjoyed this excerpt. This is my original work and the setting is urban American. My characters are of African American, Caribbean, and Hispanic descent, so this book may have a different flavor from the more traditional stories on here, so feel free to comment if there are any slang terms or phrases you don't understand.

Chen is a senior high school student who is now 17 years old. Ever since his mother died of breast cancer, life has been one storm after another. His father works abroad, sending money for Chen's schooling, but every day, he feels farther and farther away from his son. Chen cannot focus in class and is haunted by loneliness, guilt, and pressure to succeed for his family's sake. One day, Chen's English teacher, Ms. Alina, assigns him a reflective essay because he seems to be slipping. Reluctantly, Chen sits down and writes from his heart onto the paper. Through this piece of writing, he relates to Jia, a classmate who turns out to be very compassionate while sharing her experience of having lost one of her parents. Her friend leans on her for support. Meanwhile, there is Chen's childhood friend Miguel, who continues to pull Chen out of his shell, remembering their shared dreams. Luna is the spirited school athlete who promotes Chen to become a member of the running club, and suddenly he finds this endurance sport thrilling. Mr. Tan, this wise school counselor, guides him through his anguish. As Chen starts to heal, he is reunited with his dad through heartfelt video calls. He comes to realize that they both carry the same pain. With support from friends like Sophia, Rafi, Elena, Kai, Maya, Dante, Zara, and Leo, Chen eventually learns that strength lies within vulnerability. At the end of the year, Chen gives a great valediction speech before honoring his mother's memory and embracing a hope of a brighter tomorrow at the school's end.

CANCELLED Arvid, Balti and Dálkr are three boys born in a small town in the north, Kirba. Together they adventure into the Capital, Bethis. They will all try to join the elite army but each with their own motive. Balti is a genius, strong young man encouraged to fight for his country by his parents. Arvid on the other hand wants to prove to everyone who doubted that he too can become stronger and protect his town from the eventual attacks of the enemy nations. Dálkr's motive is somewhat different... He is fueled by his rage, wanting to become strong enough to kill his father, the one who took his mother's life!

Edmund Aldrich has spent his life trapped in the shadows of his past, never expecting anything—or anyone—to change his fate. That is until he meets Elora Noelle, a woman as breathtaking as she is mysterious. She isn’t just another fleeting presence in his life—she is the force that shakes his world, the light that pierces his darkness. But she is also something more… his immortal soulmate. Bound by destiny yet torn by secrets, their love is tested by forces beyond their control. When Elora is faced with an impossible choice—Edmund’s love or the haunting truth behind his past—everything they’ve built is at risk of unraveling. As painful memories resurface, Edmund must confront the secrets Elora has kept hidden and decide whether love is truly stronger than fate. Can they defy destiny and rewrite their story, or will the past forever hold them captive? In a tale of passion, sacrifice, and undying devotion, their love will be tested like never before. . . . *A part from story* I kiss her again, then move down her jawline to her neck. I trace my fingers across the thin skin of her collarbone. She closes her eyes, her cheeks are flushed and she bury her fingers in my warm hair. Telling me how much she likes this, likes me, loves me... "I have loved you for a very long time, Edmund", she whispers against my breath. "From even before that farewell. And that's why I insisted Charlie on taking me to the farewell so that I could meet you." Meeting her again was never a coincidence. Her words surprised me. "But I was at the farewell you know." "Yeah I got to know that but not before I met you the day of our introduction and I read your mind." I smile. I don't know why I smile but thinking about all these, how we met and how we fell for each other makes me smile. But it came out bit like a chuckle. She laughs. When she laughed I wanted her again. I love the sound of her laugh. I take both her hands on both of mine. "Pretty dramatic way of founding each other I see." "Surely". "Oh wait! I'm thinking I'll take that as my inspiration for my novel." "OH MY GOD! EDMUND." She laughs even louder this time. . . Cover credit: Author Hesreth

In the blink of an eye, Tang Zhixi's world is turned upside down. One moment, she is alive and the next moment, she becomes a ghost. Now, finding herself standing in front of Pei Xingcheng, the man she loves who no longer remembers her, she struggles to understand the purpose of her existence. While she tries to make sense of her new reality, a sudden attempt on Pei Xingcheng's life thrusts her into a deeper mystery concerning the identity of the person trying to harm him. Join Tang Zhixi in her journey to protect Pei Xingcheng, uncover the identity of the person who wants to harm him, and perhaps, even even explore a bit of romance. Will she be able to identify the attacker? Will Pei Xingcheng ever regain his memories of her? And now that she has turned into a ghost, is there any hope for their relationship? ### Pei Xingcheng: "Miss ghost, do you like me?" Miss Ghost: "I am not blind!" Pei Xingcheng: "You are! Otherwise, you wouldn't have said that. I am the most handsome man alive on this planet." Miss Ghost: "No, you are not!" Pei Xingcheng: "Ofcourse, I am!" Miss Ghost: "And, how do you know that?" Pei Xingcheng: "Because all the girls are dying to see just one look at my handsome face. But, ofcourse, you wouldn't know that. Ask me why?" Miss Ghost: "Why?" Pei Xingcheng: "Because you are already dead!" Miss Ghost: "........................" ### The cover art is not mine. All the credit goes to the original owner.

Jenn Li has a loving mom and a stubborn caring dad, and nice loud younger sister. But, at age 14 she had limb girdle muscular dystrophy. It causes her muscles in her arm and legs to slowly weaken as time pass by. It made her not as convenient to go outside. When she have to go to school, she takes her wheelchair. It gives her some anxiety and is a bit discomfort for her. But, she managed through it. She is only able to walk with a limp on her leg for only a small distance. She is able to walk with a limp all around her home. She find comfort at home while being on the internet. And, wants to making journaling youtube videos. Sometimes, she gets worried over trivial things. And, sometimes thinking things like why is her life is like this, and if she didn't have musclar dystrophy, life would be just a bit better for her. She tends to get over her worries by thinking positive listening to music and watching videos. She is grateful that she is alive and breathing. She also do not have a boyfriend. Is not a big deal, but it would be lovely to have a boyfriend and getting married in the future. One day angels and gods showed up and, decided to bless and gift everyone in the whole world with immortality and magical superpowers. . It became like a utopia. They also give her an alternative universe life to live and her story is: She and her older non identical twin sister, along with her parents are immortal. And, their stories goes like this: Jann Li and Jenn Li, two 22 years old non-identical twin sisters who has 2 childhood best friends, Jonn Li and Junn Li. They also happens to be 22 years old non-identical twin brothers. They all live together in one big house. Jonn and Junn soon becomes their boyfriends and lovers. They are part of The Li family. A family that all is immortal and have magical and super powers, just like everybody is. They are trying to enjoy and live a happy and peaceful life. And hanging out with their immortal and magical friends, sometimes.

It was said that humans were born with two spirits: one pure, the other evil. The pure spirit guided them towards good, while the evil spirit steered towards bad. These two spirits coexisted within the same living body, influencing their choices and actions, resulting in divergent paths throughout their lives. The distinction between being human or devil was determined by which spirit held sway within their body, and the extent to which their soul had surrendered to its influence. Damu Lan and Bai Chang were inseparable. They were once friends, but now they stood on opposite sides of a great divide. One was hailed as a savior, while the other was regarded as a ruthless and fearsome devil. News had begun to spread that the leader of The Grim City, Bai Chang, had met his demise, while The Grim City was destroyed. The Qing Shan Sect had undergone a significant reconstruction, becoming more extravagant and grandiose than ever before. But a mystery remained lingering in the entire world: although Bai Chang's body had been given to the Grim City's residents, no one seemed to know where his head had gone - not even the remaining members of the Qing Shan Sect or the residents of The Grim City.

For the last three years, 17-year-old Rue Joel has been cooped up in his single-bedroom apartment, surviving off of nothing but regular ol' chicken and peas pot pie, but what choice does he have? After all, a fatal, fast-acting airborne disease plagues his very streets, leaving him with no choice but to stay put in his apartment. Of course, no one would want to die, right? Well, after having to eat his least favorite food on the planet, a chicken and peas pot pie, for three years straight, Rue questions if it is really worth continuing to live a life like this, forced to stay confined in this single-bedroom apartment.  And so, after surviving in his apartment five more days, Rue decides to step outside for the first time in three years.

1990 year. Evil Empire is living its last months.

He is not only a Billionaire CEO but also a Mafia. Everyone fears him but only his wife doesn't fear him. Not only that his wife doesn't fear him but also doesn't care about him. What will he do now? At first, he didn't even care about her. But when she didn't care about him, now he wants affection from her.

If I am to make it out of here alive I can not wake the man who I choose to go home with. Of all nights to get pushed over the edge, why did I have to go home with someone. But I needed to get my mind off the fact my boyfriend of 3 years just dumped me after graduation. So here I am. Trying to pull my panties out from under Jacob? Jackson? Crap. If there was ever a story to judge me it’s this one. ‘Andrea Fray, if u don’t come down I’m leaving’ a text flashed on my phone. Great my best friend was leaving me to walk or hail a cab. Who needs underwater, right. It’s been 6 weeks since my drunken one night stand and I’m sitting here in the bathroom of the apartment Denise ‘Nessi’ and I share as she hugs me. “‘it’s ok, we can figure it out, we don’t have to return to the pack next week, I’m sure we can tell ur dad something to get out of the pairing ceremony.” The pairing ceremony was a chance for all packs to join and a few from over seas, to come together and find their mates, it goes on for 2 weeks for maximum pairing. But I know if I find my mate there is no chance he will be able to accept another and child. I’m daughter to the most powerful pack of North America, the Blood Rain pack. I cannot return carrying a child when I am not claimed. Being pregnant and unclaimed was very bad, usually females who got pregnant with another males pup who wasn’t their mate, were killed because her mate didn’t want to raise another wolfs pup. I don’t think my father could protect me seeing as how it was one of the laws he introduced when he rose to power. It was the first night of the pairing ceremony and alphas rolled in with their unmated pack members and usually a few warriors from their packs. There was well over 10,000 by now. I was headed to the kitchen to sneak a little snack when a delicious smell took me to the front door. The smell of fresh rain and mint, just mouthwatering. There he stood, 6’4” black wavy hair, muscles straining his white button up was showing off the outline of an 8 pack. MATE! Crap….

"What-what do you mean, are you going to leave me?" "You have it wrong, young one. I'm merely settling matters to focus on the one I'm mentoring." "...will you have time for me then? i wouldn't mind even a few minutes-" "What have i said about taking one's time to rethink situations?" "I-then i do not understand! clearly-" "Is this how I've thought you? i expect better. You've let your emotions take control, unless you step back and rethink, i will not indulge you in this conversation any longer." "But master-!" A young master who had no one by his side, parents too long gone to even imagine what they may have looked like is trying to hold on from grave loneliness and is at the berk of insanity. Surprisingly as years went by, the estate was still being handled well, he had no knowledge of how and why the title and riches were not being coveted, nor why none of the maids and butlers were lasting. Until one after noon at the age the young master turned 13, a voice rang out in the chilly and silent manor. "I've put it off for far too long, you're undoubtedly in need of a strict upbringing." An intimidating strict and stern mentor of the young master of a rich noble. where did he come from? how does he know so much? why is the young master sheltered away from the outside world? something is surely wrong in this household. It all started with a simple letter and hopefully the young master will hold onto his happiness.

Miki Kaye has three loyal friends and two supportive parents... until she falls for a boy

Everyone knows one thing for sure, everyone wants something in life. May that something be money, fame, love, or people it's desired and they want to have it. In this story read to find out what everyone wants in their life because their wants become their needs.