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In a bustling city, 18-year-oldAlex Garcia is about to start his firstyear of college. After living a relativelyuneventful life with his single mother,Maria, he finds himself unexpectedlyinheriting his late grandmother's oldhouse-a charming, albeit slightlyrundown, place filled with memories. The house, located in a vibrantneighborhood, becomes a central hub forAlex and a group of young women-allfriends or family-like figures who slowlydrift into his life. Each character bringsunique quirks, challenges, and humor,making for a lively household.

It tells the story of software engineer A-Man's experience at the Huahai Jindu Business Hotel. Ah Man is a married man whose wife Yuan Zhen is taking care of his parents in his hometown. Despite his loyalty to his wife, Ah Man meets Zhao Yue Tong, a woman with a special interest in SM, at a bar after a company celebration. The two have a one-night stand fuelled by alcohol, and Zhao even brings along a range of erotic props. The next morning, A-Man feels guilty and confused, regretting his behaviour but also realising that Zhao has a crush on him that goes beyond a one-night stand. Zhao asks Man if he can leave his contact details before leaving, but Man confesses that he is married and refuses her request. Zhao looks disappointed, but soon leaves. When Ah Man returns to the company, he continues his work, but he receives a letter from his wife Yuan Zhen, which is full of thoughts and love for him. Ah Man decides that the next time he returns home, he will confess his one-night stand to his wife and seek her forgiveness. However, Zhao Yuetong does not give up on this and contacts Ah Man via SMS and invites him for coffee. At the coffee shop, Zhao reveals that she is interested in A-Man for more than a one-night stand. She asks A-Man to help her look at a project in Yanjing and hints that she has deeper feelings for him. Zhao Yuetong reveals to Ah Man that she had noticed him in college and had some knowledge of his special interests. She admits that she is also an SM enthusiast and that her behaviour at the bar that night was the first time she had practiced it with another person. Ah Man is shocked and realises that Zhao Yue Tong's feelings for him may be deeper than he thought. Zhao Yuetong's confession confuses Ah Man, who is unsure how to deal with this complicated relationship, especially since he already feels guilty about his wife. The whole story explores the complex relationship between loyalty, desire and guilt, and how people make choices when faced with temptation. Ah Man's inner struggle and Zhao Yue Tong's confession fill the story with emotional tension, while making one think about deeper questions about marriage, honesty and personal desires.

"When fate brings together two young souls from different worlds on the doomed Celestial Odyssey, their love becomes the beacon of hope in the face of tragedy. But will their love survive the ship's catastrophic destiny, or will it sink with the ship, leaving behind only whispers of what could have been? Can love truly conquer all, even the icy waters of the North Atlantic?"

Alex had always been driven, working tirelessly to climb the corporate ladder. Landing a job at Hamilton Corp, the most prestigious company in the city, had been the culmination of all his hard work and sleepless nights. And when he was appointed as the assistant to the company’s president, Drake Hamilton, it felt like a dream come true. Alex couldn’t believe his luck—working alongside a business legend known for his unshakable calm, sharp intellect, and a presence that commanded any room he walked into. But Drake was more than just an intimidating boss. He was an enigma, a man who somehow knew everything happening within the company, often before it even happened. There were whispers among the staff, rumors that seemed too absurd to be true, that Drake didn’t age, that he was rarely seen in the daylight, that his presence felt... different. One late night, after a particularly exhausting day, Alex decided to stop by a quiet bar downtown to unwind. As he took a seat near the back, his eyes caught sight of someone in the shadows—a familiar figure he hadn’t expected to see in a place like this. Drake Hamilton. At first, Alex assumed his boss was just having a late-night drink. But then, he noticed something that sent a chill through him. In the dim light, Drake’s head was tilted, and his mouth was near the neck of the person beside him, a pair of sharp fangs glinting in the shadows. Alex's blood ran cold. He felt his heart thunder in his chest, disbelief settling over him like a fog. He took a shaky breath, whispering to himself as reality sank in. "The president of Hamilton... is a vampire."

In a world where monsters lurk hidden in the city of Salem, the population lives in fear while the government dismisses and hides the threat. Citizens face despair and fear, but the government refuses to acknowledge the existence of the monsters and forbids any form of defense. Instead of protecting the people, the government prioritizes capturing the monsters to subject them to experiments and develop biological weapons. In this context, Daemyn Brown (Dark Human), an individual sent by a cult with the mission to eradicate the monsters, and Adam Mirren, an agent of the organization in charge of capturing the monsters and delivering them to the government for its experiments, cross paths. Although both pursue opposing goals, neither is completely sure of their true mission.

Xenos, a stranger, comes back home to Earth after an accidental space wrap to the True universe after billions of years of reaching a peak in cultivation. As he returned to his home universe, he saw that the whole universe had been destroyed, all lifeforms killed, and planets destroyed. So, he used the power of Paragon to travel back in time to January 1, 3038, to change the course of history. After travelling back and seeing that using his power will cause more variables, he selects a few humans to instruct them from behind the scenes to change the course of history. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- The novel will be published once a week; please look forward to this novel.

During a sudden zombie outbreak at a university, a group of individuals find themselves trapped in a city that has been locked down. As they united, they must navigate treacherous days racing against time to find safety before it's too late.

In a world where humans prey on creatures, harvesting them for parts to serve their frivolous wants, the Monster Hunter Coalition was formed. They hunt and capture creatures to do experiments and use their parts, or even keep them as slaves. Azaria is among the rarest of creatures, a hybrid of two species on the brink of extinction, fallen into the M.H.C.'s hands. But only one member knows what she truly is and his obsession with collecting creatures has turned his sights on her. But, she has escaped! now the chase begins! Will she evade his clutches or fall into his his grasp again?

Short stories and poetry all in one. A collection of internal monologues and thoughts.

A collection of short horror stories.

Synopsis: Catherine tells my story, but it's not the whole truth. She sees my heart but not what I feel. Adam knows my desires and the dreams, he dares not to speak. My story is one of passion, longing, and heartbreak. I search for the one who will set my soul ablaze but in my search, I find only heartbreak and tears. They tell my story, but I know it is not the truth. The truth is hidden in the secrets of my soul..

The story of a woman who tries to change her life but is controlled by a family member and forced to marry a man she hates The return of the couple's ex -lover disrupted the lives of Arisa and her husband Can their bond be dissolved with love and peace

The hunt for her friend’s murderer leads Twyla, an inquisitive university student, down a rabbit hole of sexy vampires, dashing werewolves, and more questions than answers. Everywhere she looks is violence and evil. Can she trust anyone?

A paranom's energy has been detected in Netherlands Academy, which could lead to the enslavement of humanity by the eclipse. Would she be able to find out and capture the paranom,just in time?

In the Magic Realm, mana exists as the main component of life. Those born with it are called magic users and they are capable of controlling the godly power known as magic. For centuries, the human race has fought against the demons, a powerful and gruesome race that was born from the Dark Realm; and with the help of the gods, the human magic users were granted gifts known as skills that played a huge role in those wars against the demons. Ash was a product of the first war. And after being discovered as a half-demon, he is killed by a silver-haired mage who held the power of the sky in her hand. But thanks to a twist in fate, he is reincarnated as Arthur Bellrock, an orphaned weak magic user with a brilliant mind and the ability to use incantationless magic. With this second chance, he intends to break through the obstacles in this new life and acquire the power to even defy the gods in order to continue having these luxuries and possibly have his revenge someday. But power comes with a price…. PS: the cover is not mine

In a realm shrouded by humanity's darkest sins, a world adrift in a sea of lost purpose, Allthim decreed a final reckoning. Age after age, emissaries of divine light were cast forth, beacons in the night of ignorance. Yet, their sacred words were met with scorn, their holy missions met with steel. Now, as twilight descends upon creation, Souael, a soul ignited by fate, is chosen to be the last ember of hope. A mantle of destiny is draped upon his shoulders, a burden of truth to be borne. For within the heart of this world, a grotesque tapestry of deceit has been woven, a perversion of morality cloaked in societal grace. Souael, a sword unsheathed for righteousness, must first cleanse this corrupted soil before striking at the root of evil. Amidst the labyrinth of deception, he finds solace in the omniscience of his creator: "They weave webs of lies, but He is the master weaver of fate." With faith as his compass and justice as his blade, Souael embarks on a perilous journey, a cosmic ballet between light and darkness, as the world trembles on the precipice of oblivion. Note: I reworked my previous delayed novel. This time I have my precious semester break to write. I write it in my first language, so I just translate the original using AI. My apologize.

Quinn Mercer just moved into a new house and the old shed in her backyard contains a ghost. She and her new friend, Peyton Cleft, are determined to get rid of the ghost, no matter what it takes. In the process of getting rid of the undead soul in their backyard, their friendship grew into more.

Sasha Rostova, a young girl, who was later adopted by the Vasiliev family in Russia. But there was something she didn't knew about. In search of it, she was engulfed in a never ending darkness... Jason Evans, a top detective, even in the world. He is in search of a mass murderer, who no one knows that he is a murderer. A psycho who was roaming free in the world. Because of some personal issues in Jason's family, he had to resign his job, but he didn't stop his pursuit of the man. His curiosity was growing bigger day by day as he comes across many mysteries and the truth about that man. Now all there lies are betrayal, confusion and a monster who is not a monster... Guys I'm the author, Ad_Leeus. This is my first novel, so it's going to be a bit slow at pace but I promise it'll later keep it's track and get more interesting. It updates 7 chapters per week, or sometimes 14 chapters, unless I'm sick or my exams are near. I hope you'll like to read it. It's a mystery and tragedy based story with a bit of romance, so I'm sure you all are gonna love it once you read it and get to understanding about the story more. .... power stones and golden tickets are most appreciated. .... Check out my other novel 'Yuvan'.

In Past a huge demonic invasion occur in which earth got conquer by them. To stop him, a monk comes and sealed him. This is a story of 16 year old teen who got demonic powers accidentally and becomes demon soul’s vassal his father was a top ranked demon hunter and he trained him to control this power, Dark Ministers who are direct servant of demon god fight with him to complete the resurrection process fast. The earth covers from demon god dark energy and sunlight won’t able to reach to earth and all vegetation destroys, they make dome structure to survive this apocalypse and this is an advanced civilization who make advance weapons to fight with demons. Can Rudra stop this resurrection process and will safe the earth? Answer is in this novel.

LET'S SEE IF EVE CAN UNDERSTAND IF LOVE IS A FICTION OR LIFE IS JUST BLACKOUT

"Rika Adalah Sosok Wanita Yang Tangguh, Berani, dan tegas.Ayah Dan Ibunya berpisah saat usianya yang masih sangat belia. Sanggupkah Ia Menghadapi Kerasnya Hidup Dunia"

Eleora is an unstoppable force of nature, or at least that's what this orphan thinks. With hair as fiery as her attitude and a tongue as sharp as a blade, this modern sixteen-year-old girl is accidentally transported into the Kingdom of Aldaham. With carriages, magic, and to top it off, a hierarchy made of nobility, Eleora is immediately thrown into trouble. To make matters worse, a powerful mage takes an interest in the girl and discovers a magic circle embedded in her right eye. A contract, a prince, and a castle floating in the clouds? A pair of fists against swords and magic? Yeah...no. Eleora is at a big disadvantage. It seems that even magical worlds aren't all unicorns and rainbows either. Will Eleora finally find her way home or will some twisted fate shape the course of her future? WARNING: Foul Language

After wars and conflicts, mankind finally brought the world to its knees. Fortunately, a remnant survived and managed to build huge cities underground, and it is here we find Bor. Young and ambitious, Bor has no idea what is about to befall him. He must learn to survive without any of the creature comforts he is used to, and he learns he is well equipped to do just that.

Sophia Felx seemed destined for greatness - heir to an empire and about to marry her loving fiancé Ethan. But her supposed best friend Lily had other plans. Lily conspired with Sophia's evil stepsister to sabotage her life through a night of deception and betrayal. Drunk and vulnerable, Sophia made a fateful mistake that cost her everything - her reputation, her job, her marriage, and nearly her unborn child. Persevering through poverty and disgrace, she found purpose raising her daughter Nelly alone despite the stigma surrounding them. But the greatest of problem is she didnt recognize the face of the man she slept with which leaves Nelly asking her mom series of questions... who is my dad? what is his name? why isnt he here with us...

1# book hopefully

Cover photo is not mine. Credits to the real artist–Mantasha