Still Life A Chief Inspector Gamache

Angel Johnson was a waitress struggling to make ends meet when an unexpected contract with Tryson Bliss, one of City Y's most powerful and ruthless billionaires, changed everything. Tryson needed a fiancée to appease his demanding family, and Angel, desperate for money and a way out of her humdrum life, agreed to play the part. What began as a calculated arrangement soon evolved into something neither of them expected—an intense and forbidden connection. But when Tryson's family uncovers Angel's true motives, they cast her out with venomous disdain. Humiliated and heartbroken, Angel's last hope is confronting Tryson. But instead of an apology or a chance at redemption, she finds herself shattered when he declares that he has chosen his first love, Riley, the woman he was preparing to marry. Devastated and with only her pride left, Angel walks away, determined to rebuild her life alone. Two months later, Angel is lost in the pulse of the music at a dark, crowded bar, seeking refuge in anonymity. A hand seizes her from behind, and her breath catches as she turns to face the man she can't forget—Tryson. His eyes, once cold and calculating, are now stormy with raw emotion, and he pulls her into his orbit, holding out the contract she once signed.  "We haven't finished our work, Angel. The contract says you have a year left to be my fiancée. Don't tell me you're planning on breaching it now." With no choice but to comply, Angel moves back into the house that once rejected her. But to her surprise, the family she once loathed now welcomes her with unexpected warmth and kindness. As she navigates this unsettling shift, Angel is left to wonder—what has changed, and why? What secrets do they hide that could alter everything she thought she knew about Tryson and his family? And as Angel's heart begins to thaw, she's confronted with the hardest question of all: Can she keep the secrets she's hidden from Tryson? And will Tryson fight for her love a second time, despite everything that has come between them?

After his grandfather dies of natural causes, an ordinary high school boy finds out about his grandfather's past and decides he can't be just another ordinary student.

The Ring of Magic had shattered. Calamities emerged. Lind, who had crossed over to become a wild monster NPC at a stronghold in the apocalyptic Magic World, saw a group of undead shouting "Pass the flame" arrive at his territory. They held lofty ideals and were willing to sacrifice themselves to save the world. Therefore, Lind prepared to masquerade as the village chief of Newbie Village. Lind: As a remnant of the old era, I will craft a ship that can carry us to the new era. Player: After enduring endless hardships, we finally met the BOSS, and then the BOSS just knelt down and swore fealty to the lord. ... "I, the King of Game BOSSes, Just Want to Be a Good Newbie Village Chief" "Player: Every NPC on Our Side is as Strong as a BOSS" "Player: That BOSS Actually Can't Beat the Quest NPC We're Supposed to Protect?" Tags: Lord, Farming, Kindombuilding, Fantasy, Fourth Apocalypse

Spiritual Qi Resurgence, Gods descending? Continuous disasters, all living beings suffering? What does it have to do with me? I'm just a patient with an incurable disease, who's been given up on treatment and has a countdown to death. Embarking on the path of exorcising demons and annihilating immortals with my crippled body is not for the sake of protecting my family and country, but because the hazardous duty pay is too tempting, especially the compensation... "This Evil Gods profession system is cursed, even if there's smooth progress in the early stages, the practitioners will eventually commit suicide..." "Give me a set." "This Demon Sword poisons its user and has already taken ninety-nine lives..." "Give me two, and also that man-eating demonic helmet, soul-devouring blood claws, get me a set." "This Magic Potion is harmful to heaven and earth..." "Enough talk, I'll take them all!" However, the problem is, why am I still alive after taking on all these high-risk missions, stepping on every risk, and doing every deadly task? 【Congratulations, congratulations! Ranked first among the Top Ten Heroes Who Moved the World...】 "...Heavens, wasn't the average life expectancy in this line of work three and a half years? I've been here for one cycle of three years after another, I'm almost an S-level hunter, the first of the top ten heroes! Why am I still alive? I just want to make an honor sacrifice, scam some compensation! Is that so hard?!"

The new book "I'm Really the Clan Leader" has been released. Please give your recommendations to the new book! I am the introduction divider...... There is no real cruelty or tyranny between races, all that exists is the survival and proliferation of a tribe. An unfamiliar soul, holding a treasure of a heaven and earth, descends onto these desolate wilds, becoming the leader of a small tribe, leading the tribe to dominate a region, from being weak to becoming strong, begins a long journey of conquest.

In the Slonia Empire Mages reigned supreme. They are nobles who monopolized and controlled their knowledge and wisdom in the world where Arcane Energy riddled every nook and cranny from easily going out or leaked to the commoners and peasants. Darius, an orphan from the most remote village in the Northean Kingdom, had the highest Magic Aptitude. But of course, he was oblivious to this fact since surviving the all-year-long winter was harsh enough for him, let alone learning the magic that would bring nothing to the dining table for his little brothers and sisters in the orphanage. Until one day he met with an old man who gave him the… Arcanium System which would change his fate and the entire world altogether. ==== [Checking connection with the host.] [Synchronizing Host’s information, please wait…] [Updating Host’s information] [Update completed] [Downloading the universe’s data] [Download completed] [The Arcanium System has been installed successfully!] [System: All green] [Arcanium System: Linked] [Good morning, Master Darius] ==== “Nobles? Do you mean those fat-bellied pigs?! I can beat them with the tip of my nail.” “Hah! Such arrogance. You must have eons worth of knowledge in your Magic Circuit. How old are you again?” “18!” “What the…” *Will the Slonia Empire be all right with the existence of this young man?* ==== Support this book for faster release!

The bloodline, a legacy shrouded in mystery, has been unearthed by humanity. These beings, human in every way, are nonetheless branded as monsters by the world around them. Amidst this turmoil, a young girl, blissfully unaware of her extraordinary heritage, finds herself enveloped in danger when the FBI sets their sights on her and her family. As she grapples with the stark reality of her existence, she embarks on a treacherous journey filled with peril and self-discovery. In a society that ostracizes her kind, she must learn to navigate the shadows in search of the truth about her origins. Along her path, she encounters a diverse cast of allies and adversaries—some who wish to help her, and others who aim to dismantle her efforts. As she delves deeper into this hidden world, she uncovers the existence of other mysterious species that lurk in the dark, concealed from the prying eyes of humans. With her newfound knowledge, she confronts an immense challenge: can she rise to become a beacon of hope for both her kind and humanity? Will she succeed in fostering coexistence between these worlds, or will she find her sisters and brothers seeking their own isolated sanctuary away from the watchful gaze of mankind? The fate of both species hangs in the balance, resting in her hands.

lillia Ashford only quest was to revenge her dead parents, whom she lost brutally when she was just little. But she can't have her revenge when she is poor , she needed a job. But her plans where twisted when in a hurry to get a job, she met her worst nightmare, Aryan west one of the wealthiest man in the country who was bent on making her pay for disrupting his privacy. Will he let her go?, will she still avenge her dead parents?, as secrets unfold along the line. will they fall in love at the end?

this shit is mid fr read Tales of Soweiland dumbass

Suddenly hurled into the human realm, Raijah and Teo had no memory of their lives before appearing within The Flow. Despite being natural enemies and opposites, fate draws the two of them together, and they join forces due to their identical goals of uncovering their pasts. However, as beings from higher realms possessing unearthly abilities, the pair draws attention from all over the flow, some people bearing sincere intentions, others sinister. Even with the help of those they befriend along the way, their path is riddled with calamity and ruin. Join Raijah and Teo as they embark on a journey of self-discovery. Will they succeed in unveiling their past and identities, or will their ambitions be too much to handle?

As the sovereign of the Enenra will inevitably rise, a hero from a dwindling bloodline that often opposed its agents must aspire to be the greatest of them to stand a chance at saving the world he loves.

Rose is the brave daughter of a powerful merchant family. On a dangerous journey to deliver important goods to the north, she disguises herself as a man and travels with a caravan. But they are attacked by fierce warriors from a northern tribe, and Rose is captured by Bill, the powerful leader of the tribe. Bill is torn between his cold, harsh nature and his growing attraction to Rose. Despite her strong resistance, he cannot ignore her beauty and charm. What begins as a simple conquest turns into a deep obsession for Bill. Rose feels the weight of his control and desire, but she also starts to see a different side of him. She realizes that Bill is not just a ruthless warrior but someone who is willing to sacrifice for her, even as she fights to stay free. As their emotions become tangled, Rose must decide if she can remain true to herself or if she will be forced to give in to the overwhelming desire and fate that Bill brings. Will she escape back to the south, or will she be trapped in Bill's world? In the complex mix of love, betrayal, and passion, Rose faces a difficult choice—will she stay strong, or will she become the woman that Bill wants to possess? And how will Bill, once a ruthless conqueror, transform into someone willing to sacrifice everything for her?

"As our new tribal chief, you have a great responsibility. You must impregnate every woman in the tribe who wishes to give birth. As the tree of life's envoy, you do not have to worry about food. The village hunters will give tribute to the tree of life. You are allowed to eat the tributes as you wish." "So I only need to sit back and wait to impregnate whoever wants It?" Zuri, who had just transmigrated asked the middle aged woman in front of him. "That's right. As the only one with a seed in our tribe, you do not have to worry about most things." "When do I start?" "Right now, As the previous chiefs attendant, I need to teach you how to use your penis. So take off your clothes and let's mate." Just like that, the life of an ordinary man had suddenly turned to something he could only dream of. He may have not been reborn with a great golden finger like the many he has read of before. But he has the greatest thing a person could have in a world of women. A dick. ... Please note that the main character is A bit shy for the first few chapters, so bear with him for. bit. And we will be seeing some weird stuff in the future chapters. Though I can say that some of the terrifying tags like pedophilia, snuff and NTR will not be approached.

Haruto Takahashi was just a normal high school student in modern-day Japan—until he suddenly fell into a coma, never to age, never to awaken. His condition was as inexplicable as it was rare, a mystery shared by only a few others in all of human history. But unlike the others, Haruto eventually opens his eyes, nearly a thousand years later, to a world he no longer recognizes. Humanity stands on the edge of extinction. Alien invaders, towering and intelligent, now rule the planet, and the remnants of humankind survive only in scattered, fortified enclaves, fighting desperately against their monstrous conquerors. The Earth has become a battlefield, its skies darkened, its lands ravaged by alien plagues and relentless war. But Haruto’s awakening is no accident. He soon learns that he is the subject of ruthless experimentation, studied by those who seek to uncover the mystery of his unaging body and the secrets he unknowingly harbors. As he grapples with fragments of memories from a world long gone, Haruto is thrust into a brutal struggle, caught between warring factions and ancient mysteries that blur the line between ally and enemy. With nothing but memories of his old life and a newfound world that views him as both weapon and relic, Haruto must discover why he alone was brought back from an endless sleep—and what that might mean for the survival of those who remain. For some mysteries are better left buried, and some fates cannot be escaped.

It's an empathising story of Kelvin as he undergoes the tumultuous of life

What happens when you die? It's a question almost everyone has asked themselves at least once in their life. Do we have souls? If so, where do they go once our bodies are too tired to go on? Does being a good person really make a difference in what happens to your soul? Turns out, it really does. After sacrificing himself for a random stranger that vaguely reminds him of his sister, Zero finds out that not only are Reapers responsible for human souls once they're ready to move on, but he has officially met the requirements to become one. Immortality and a stronger than steel body sound nice, but all things come at a price. And this cost, is by no means cheap.

A strong Christian girl who has loved Alaska her entire life moves there, ready to live with her Alaska family, make new friends, and hike. But, of course, nothing ever goes to plan.

It all starts in the era of war and destruction. Where every race is fighting for one purpose... To Be chosen... The battle of Devils, Angels, Humans, Demons, Elves, Dragons, Mermaid, Vampires...No, "Heh, It's only a Game board prepared by Gods. We are only chess pieces." "Go do a reality check, There are no heroes, Those who claim to be heroes are making the already rotten battle worst." But amidst the losing battle of humanity, in the dirty rotten mud field of war arose a soul, so pure yet so dark...That the one who saw it...could only go deep in that abyss of a soul. Burdened with the fate of the whole world, How will the story unfold? "I know it's true, but why can we not give up? Why can we not just let it go? Because I touched something that wasn't mine, it was taken from me many times, again and again. It's not a good feeling ok? So, I have decided. I shall be Alone." How will the story of Loir Goldhide, who is tired, but is destined to be the one who will reunite the thread of peace in the World, be written? * * * * Original Story. The cover is not mine, Taken from Pinterest.

what happens when one kiss from your best friend changes everything

A girl named Rosie who was a veterinarian (animal doctor) and a beautiful girl with golden skin, big eyes and silky hair anyone could fell for her, she was in her last twenties. But one unexpected accident changed her whole life, that accident made her soul travel through past and landed in a body of a duke's daughter, whose name was Rajshri, she died accidentally while drowing in a river, but because of Rosie's soul Rajshri body come back to live. What is going to happen after Rosie entered Rajshri body? Will she be able to find her Mr. Right? Find all the answers in the novel. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Thank you.... Enjoy...

Loving you,still is a story about two individuals who meet during their first year in the university and formed a deep bond of friendship. Jude and Maris became best friends and always confided in each other. They shared everything.But one night after a party, they got intimate and everything changes. They realized they didn't just want to be best friends and started dating. Nevertheless, Jude has always kept a secret about his health from Maris. He was very scared of how it would affect the way Maris sees him and that she might push him away. Maris starts to notice his frequent visits to the hospital and sudden illness and whenever she asked him he'd tell her not to worry or brush it off as nothing. One day, she comes over to his place and finds a bottle of medicine which led to the truth about Jude's health coming to light. In the end, she decides to stick with him and love him unconditionally as they face the future they are uncertain about.

Fukuma had a normal life, raised by an old Samurai along with other young people he considered brothers and sisters. But one day everything changes, his brothers are attacked by a village on their way home, only 3 survive, including Fukuma, it is no longer safe to stay at "home". Fukuma and his two brothers leave. They are now looking for a place to stay, but little did they know about the people their former master had behind him...a Ronin considered cursed...his disciples were seen as monsters...

Ichigo Kurosaki The Hero Of the Winter War The one Who Sacrificed His powers to defeat Aizen.Now a Normal Guy Trying to live a Normal Life but how normal can his life actually be.Watch as This Time A different trouble from supernatural World Drags him into the world he left behind.

A story depicting of a certain someone, not necessarily a fact but an altered memory. Just the tales of A Shot Life.