When There Is Nothing Left But Love Ashton

She believes in true love. He doesn’t believe in love. But what is love, really? She is the epitome of success—a star people look up to and admire. To him, however, she is merely a business transaction, a partner chosen to enhance his status. To his friends, she is just a fool in love, a pathetic figure begging for affection. Then shocking news emerges: her first true love returns, throwing him off guard. He realizes he has been nothing more than a substitute for her first love. He should be angry, but instead, he finds himself overwhelmed by emotions he can’t express or understand. Is this possessiveness, or is he finally learning to love her? She is determined to return to her first love, but inside, she is torn. Did she really treat him as just a substitute, or did she actually come to love him? What are they supposed to do when love is a question mark?

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.

DO ADD "Llaellen's Updates" BOOK IN YOUR LIBRARY TO GET THE LATEST UPDATES ABOUT MY PLANS FROM HERE ON OUT ~The heroes have gallantly died after defeating the demon that wreaked havoc on their land saving millions of lives, in exchange for their own.~ That's what the story was supposed to be. Heroes, yes, strong ability users who could stand against all adversities. Yes, heroes. Heroes who trained all their life to protect their homeland. Yes, yes, indeed that should be the wonderful scenario playing around people's minds. But... . . . . . . . To hell with that!!! They are not adults. No, they are not in their fifties, not even forties, or even thirties!! They are just teenagers. They are 16 then!!! So why were they sent to defeat the demon? Because they were trained and tortured to be stronger than the rest... That king who has a loose screw, how can he do that to them? And what's this? They are alive? They survived? Wonderful... NOT!!! Why did they wake up a thousand years after defeating the demon? A full one thousand years!?!? Fine whatever... "Let's just live freely then. Away from those descendants who inherited that loose screw." Yes, a different life away from the royals- Wait... Why are they in front of another king? What kind of game is fate trying to play right now? And just what had happened for them to sleep for a thousand years? Do read my other stories: SHE'S THAT KNIGHT KNOWN AS ZERO (COMPLETED) VENGEANCE TO THE ROYAL ONES (COMPLETED) COMING FOR THE LAST FOURTEENTH (COMPLETED) RESTARTING CHAPTER BOOK FINALE (COMPLETED) VERACITY OF THE PAST (COMPLETED) REBIRTH: STUBBORNLY FUFILLING A PROMISE (COMPLETED) LLAELLEN'S UPDATES (NEVER ENDING) Disclaimer: cover photo not mine, please contact me if I have to take it down. Taken from: https://wallha.com/wallpaper/anime-anime-girls-blue-hair-blue-eyes-sword-moon-1353947

Caught between her mother’s relentless pressure to marry her irresponsible cousin and her own dreams of completing her studies and building a career, Teal finds herself at a breaking point. Abandoned by the man she once loved, she faces an unexpected twist when the wealthy and enigmatic Alexander Epix enters her life with a shocking proposal of marriage. As obstacles rain down on her like a storm, Teal must navigate the chaos of a loveless marriage, a future hanging in the balance, and the faint hope of finding light in their shared darkness. Can she uncover love where none was meant to exist? Dive into the story to discover the answer.

The journey of Mr Luka Fabio, a detective under Era organization,discovering the story behind the murder of his brother Escarbo just began, as his commander assigned him a task in Detroit to find out the plans of the minions of his brother's killer. On the other hand Myra Cairo is a prosecutor and advocate of crime and homicide investigations and was suddenly partnered with an old friend and hades himself Mr Luka after getting caught up in her sister's crime. Would they answer the long intended question of who is the killer?

When the King is killed in the middle of a Gala, everyone is a suspect. Now being hunted as a suspect to conspiracy, Audrey must fully commit to a life she thought she had finally left behind. But it's not a like she did, nothing, wrong. If you looked at it right... And squinted real hard... She kind of sort of did... Kidnap the princess.

Things happen for a reason. That's what the newly minted Isabelle thought when she realized she was left to become an amnesiac ghost in the back of a mountain. Luckily for her, four humble brothers shelter her, and give her the life she dreamed about. The gentle and caring Ethan! The quiet and honest Lucas! The sharp and intense Joseph! The cheerful and lovely Felix! Isabelle: I have no idea who to choose, so I choose them all! The four brothers: YES!

It was started with a harmless request, "Jessica, clear out a room for Zoey, she'll be moving in with us for the time being." Jessica's marriage soon ended when that 'guest' climbed up the ladder, from a guest room downstairs, to Jessica's bedroom, and then, her husband's bed. After losing in the fight for her husband's attention and love, Jessica realized it was time to wear back her garment of dignity and respect. She signed the divorce papers and left the country. Two years later, she returned as the heiress to a conglomerate, but her husband was at the airport, waiting to welcome her home. "When did I say I didn't love you, Jessica?" he asked.

He hated the man that drove him crazy and would stop at nothing to get him away from his sister. But yet, he found himself falling deeper under his spell, intoxicated by the forbidden affection he knew better than to covet. He had stolen the heart of the man his sister loved, and what was worse, he did not regret it

Feng Xinyao always thought that it was because her family had too much luck with women that she was still alone. Her grandmother, who was almost 80, quietly developed a second love, and it was a love triangle. Her retired father was blocked at the door because he seduced someone else's wife while dancing in the square. The married elder brother met a teacher in the parents' group. The teacher confessed his love to him, and her elder sister-in-law beat him up. The eight-year-old nephew, who was handsome and cute, was kissed by a female classmate. Even the dog at home hooked up with the neighbor's little dog and successfully made her pregnant. And Feng Xinyao, who was unemployed and returned to her hometown, finally saw a handsome guy, but was sent to see the police by him and was sued for sexual harassment! Bah, it was clearly Min Wangyue who forgot to close the door when taking a shower! Min Wangyue: "Didn't you drool at that time?" "Shut up!" Feng Xinyao covered her face in shame and anger.

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The hero was defeated by the demon king. The only thing left in the world is despair.

Suddenly, humans are transported to a space disconnected from earth, and are told by an angel to survive monthly trials, they are given skills of course... but Kalin gets no skills only one mysterious title [Jack of Nothing]

A love story that started due to Coffee. Ares Alonso, a young billionaire and a well-known casanova is just about to inherit his family business until a crisis occurs that forces him to leave his comfortable life and go to the countryside. In that seemingly ordinary place, something unordinary takes place which flips his entire world upside down. Melody Wellington is a young widow living in the countryside and has locked herself from the outside world after a traumatic event that changed her life forever. She has put up a wall against people to avoid getting hurt until a troublemaker decides to break it down. *Image is not mine

Excerpt* As Cian removed his jacket, revealing a serpent-like tattoo on his chest, a chill ran down her spine. “Who sent you?” she asked, her voice quivering as she clutched the sheets tightly around her. Cian smirked, “Which insignificant creature would dare to command me?” Confused, she glanced at the doors, praying for someone to walk in and save her from this dangerous stranger. “Then why are you here?” she managed to ask, her heart pounding in her chest. Cian casually tossed his jacket onto the nearest chair, revealing his muscular chest and the glowing, serpent-like tattoo that coiled around it. “For you, sweetheart,” he replied, his voice deep and seductive. She stared into his piercing, emerald-green eyes, awed by their luminescence. They seemed to pierce right through her, illuminating her heart and igniting a fire within her that she couldn’t quite extinguish. As Cian moved closer, he bent down to look her directly in the eyes, his gaze penetrating. “Marry me,” he whispered, his voice low and dangerous. She recoiled in horror, pushing his hand away as she tried to back away from him. “Pardon me, my Lord, but I must refuse your offer,” she said, her voice shaking with fear. Cian let out a low, sinister laugh as he pulled off his shirt, revealing the full extent of the tattoo that seemed to writhe and twist on his skin. He crawled onto the bed, pinning her down as he loomed over her. She struggled against him, trying to break free from his grip, but he was too strong. He leaned in close, his breath hot against her skin as he whispered, “Sweetheart, what is mine is mine, and what is yours is mine.” “She froze, her heart racing as she realized the danger she was in and how ridiculously aroused she was getting. Cian, with his piercing gaze and devilish grin, knew exactly what he was doing.

A girl dreamt of a boy—calm, kind, and familiar—and fell in love with him. When reality shifted, she met a man who seemed to echo her dreams. Was he the one, or just a shadow of her imagination?

Max’s routine life is shattered when he is abducted from school, leaving him with only fragmented memories. Waking up in a hospital, he’s surrounded by his worried mother and grandmother. As the police question him, Max recalls that the kidnapper seemed familiar, but he can’t remember who he is. Tensions rise as the investigation points to secrets within Max’s own family, and his mother fears the answers may lie closer to home than she imagined.

(A EARTH-23 Escapade straight from the Elder Age!) My name is Kali of the Bloombergs, well formerly of the Bloombergs. I have elected to participate in the current war between Androcien, Goddess of Knowledge and Erosa and Narvath, The Goddess of Love and War respectively. I hope to make a name for myself and prove that i can be a warrior. Just like my grandfather. ......... I really hope this isn't all a big mistake.

A girl who was happy being unhappy

After passing away as a renowned AI pioneer on Earth, Robin Kuruma finds himself reincarnated as the young prince Robin Ashton in a world where magic rules supreme. While exploring his newfound powers, he attempts to master mana manipulation and unexpectedly reconnects with Malsa, an advanced AI he developed in his past life. Now bound to his soul, Malsa aids Robin, unlocking his magical potential far beyond his young age. As Robin learns more about his new world and the mysterious purpose of his rebirth, he encounters ancient beings and cryptic visions. When a mysterious elder entrusts him with a "gift" to rectify past wrongs, Robin realizes his existence in this world might serve a much larger purpose. With powerful allies and hidden threats, Robin must navigate his dual identity and balance his quest for peace with the challenges of destiny and responsibility.

No one falls in love by choice, it is by chance. No one stays in love by chance, it is by work. And no one falls out of love by chance, it is by choice. … “ Let go of me, you monster!” yelled Delilah with tears streaming down her flushed face profusely. Her soul froze the next moment she looked into his eyes, it blazed like an abyss of iciness, ruthless and cold, his grip on her tightened. " No way" he hissed, his voice low, dripping with venom. … After her childhood sweetheart, Su Zhe Jin (Harrison Su) moved away, Chen Qing Qing (Delilah Chen) was devastated. She, with her family also planned to move few years later but who thought they'll be caught in a terrorist attack. Delilah, a shy, jovial, innocent girl with a very fragile personality. She moved to D city to further her high school education. There in Fulfilled Dreams High School… Was a story on its own. One night, while scheming through the attic in her home, she found a box… more like, the box found her. The box revealed numerous secrets that made her believe her life was filled with mystery. After high school, Harrison travelled out of the country while Delilah began to face crisis after another when a woman and her daughter claimed to be the real wife and daughter of Chen Xiao (Delilah's father) She was forced to get engaged to the crippled son of a wealthy family. Harrison returned home to find out that she had got engaged to another man from a wealthy family. Resentment, jealousy, anger, the feeling of betrayal overwhelmed him to do the unthinkable. «««««««♦»»»»»»» I hope you enjoy reading it as I did writing. Remember to vote and leave your honest reviews, this humble author is always ready to listen to your thoughts. ♥ midsummer07.

Zen had lived a happy peaceful life. He had a loving mother. He had a loving father. He had loving friends. It all changed though, when SHE, was enrolled. It wasn't her fault, she did nothing wrong, but she was rather a, starting point for Zens tragedy and salvation. Zen learns of a powerful weapon, one he can use to protect what's left, before it's forever gone. Will he follow the path of right? or the path of greed? Only he will be able to decide if he'll be forgotten, dead, a nobody.

Having a tough childhood, Elena finds it hard to navigate through her life on top of that a series of events occure through out her entire life, with romance, boys and finally a man that does deserve her at the end of the day, chaos and desires and one hell of a messed up girl finally ending up being happy.....well as happy she can be considering what she's been through and ...what she's going through...let's see what her future holds. also ....who does she end up with ?

Mr. Huggins, we've found some clues about the invisible Angel. Nathan's curious voice sound from the other end of the phone call; spit it out."! The Assistant take a sigh heavily, as he picks his words carefully and said; "your wife is either related or have something to do with the mysterious invisible Angel." As quietness embrace the both ends of the phone call for some moments. Nathan's emotional, but cold voice sound again; "dig out every single detail about her! Starting from her ancestors to the day she escaped from the hospital." Nathan Huggins had long been looking for his Angel, the little girl who risked hers and her mother's life and saved him many years back. The same his little Angel has been looking and waiting for her big brother, who made her experienced the warm of a friend, brother and love for the first time. But both of them lives with the regrets of not having the chance to know each other's names. And this reason made Nathan deliberately hates and distance himself from all the women that approaches him.

At Redwood University, where shadows of the past and secrets of the present collide, life is anything but ordinary. Riya Kapoor came to the U.S. to escape the suffocating life she left behind in Mumbai-a life of broken promises and painful betrayals. At Redwood, she's determined to focus on her future, not love. But things don't go as planned when she finds herself caught between two powerful and dangerous men. Zane Holloway, the quiet and brooding musician, is haunted by a past that keeps creeping back into his life. He never thought he'd care about anyone, but something about Riya draws him in-a feeling he can't shake, no matter how hard he tries. Then there's Logan Cruz-Redwood's notorious bad boy. Charismatic, ruthless, and used to getting what he wants. From the moment he lays eyes on Riya, he's determined to make her his. But behind his charm lies a darker side, and Riya isn't sure whether she can trust him. As secrets are revealed, lies exposed, and emotions ignite, Riya finds herself at the center of a dangerous game-one where hearts, lives, and futures are at stake. In a world where everyone wears masks, Riya must decide who she can trust and where her heart truly belongs. Will she fall for Zane's quiet intensity or be swept away by Logan's dangerous allure? Or will the truth tear everything apart? In this explosive story of love, betrayal, and redemption, expectations are shattered and no one is who they seem.