The Southern Woman New And Selected

In the midst of swirling possibilities, a question lingered in the air like an unspoken promise: "If you were given the chance to reset the beginning, what path would you tread?" Option One: To revel in the simple joys of life, finding solace in the embrace of solitude, for the paper-thin figure is the epitome of true love. Option Two: To journey into the realm of cultivation, seeking the secrets of immortality, striving to become a legendary sword immortal. Option Three: To immerse oneself in the world of martial arts, carving out a path as an unparalleled grandmaster, destined to reign supreme over all sects. Option Four: To traverse the realms of fantasy, experiencing rebirth as a formidable entity, ascending once more to the pinnacle as a divine sovereign. Option Five: To venture into the dark realms, mastering the arts of sorcery as the esteemed leader of the demonic sect. Option Six: To ascend the throne and rule over all, commanding an empire in the realm of fantasy, for in the divine dynasty, the desire to reign as emperor burns brightest. Amidst this array of choices, Chu Yuan declared with unwavering determination, "I crave the throne. I shall be emperor." Yet, the system interjected, its digital voice tinged with skepticism, "Is it not preferable to live a simple life as a recluse?" "Is it not preferable to be emperor?" Chu Yuan retorted, his resolve unyielding. Silence greeted his response, an acknowledgment of his unwavering determination. "Congratulations, host, on selecting Option Six: to reign over all, in the divine dynasty of the supreme emperor." [Divine Destiny Selection System is launching...]

The history of the omniverse and other realities that will emerge after ours, and the void, the nothing from which they originate.

On what should have been the happiest night of her life, Julia is left by her husband for his mistress-a betrayal she never saw coming. That night, she meets Dante, a stranger willing to fight for their life. As they face danger together, her life takes a dark turn. With a secret child Dante doesn't know about, Julia's life next to her husband becomes a living hell, held together only by her deep love for him. Behind her smiles and affection lies a torment inflicted by a heartless man. Can Julia escape the harsh realities of her situation, or will she remain tied to a love that only brings her pain?

"Once a slave always a slave." Does not abide by the rules of this world. Kari would break free from this and travel through the powers she was given as a Goddess of Love. She is on a constant mission to save the world from Yushvi, the Goddess of Hate. Not only the world, but many universes in question, all from destruction. Her late adoptive mother gave her such a mission after leaving the family household within her lead. It would have been secret, but Kari had such a gentle and pure heart that she reached out to those she trusted. She travels with acquaintances and those she holds dear. What may come of this fabled "hero" once she reaches her goal?

In a world where magic thrives and mythical beasts lurk in the shadows, Tohgi Akura is born into the unforgiving southern district of Vandekar—a lawless land ruled by bandits and plagued by poverty. Despite his humble beginnings, Tohgi harbours an audacious dream: to achieve recognition not for himself but for the overlooked and downtrodden people of his homeland. To realize this dream, he must become a Knight, a title synonymous with honour, power, and nobility. Tohgi’s raw talent rivals the elite, but his lack of noble heritage leaves him scorned by the privileged. Yet, his unwavering determination and resilience catch the attention of influential figures who see potential in the unrefined boy. With their guidance, Tohgi rises through the ranks, challenging a society built to keep people like him in the dirt. However, ambition has its price. As Tohgi carves his path toward greatness, his defiance of the status quo ignites conflicts that spiral into devastating wars. In his quest to protect those he loves and uphold his ideals, Tohgi must grapple with the weight of his choices and the sacrifices demanded by his legacy. The Journey of Tohgi Akura: 1. The Knight’s Path. 2. A Knight’s Dilemma. 3. Terrorist’s Mirror. 4. The Dark Truth. 5. National War. 6. Rise of the South. 7. The World Engulfed. Tohgi’s brilliance and strength make him a natural leader, but his journey is defined by contradiction. His moral ambiguity, reliance on intellect, and tendency to isolate himself complicate his path. Beneath his unyielding exterior lies a man burdened by the pain of his people and the weight of his choices. As he battles societal rejection and his inner demons, Tohgi’s story asks: Will he be remembered as a hero… a tyrant… or… just another man? Tohgi’s Odyssey is a tale of ambition, loyalty, and the unrelenting cost of dreams—a story of a boy’s rise from the shadows of poverty to the heights of power, and the tumultuous legacy he leaves behind. Do not hesitate to comment your thoughts at any point in the story, it would bring me great joy to be able to interact with readers of my work. I hope to see you on the other side. PS: Bold text indicates the use of magic, parenthesis () indicates thought. Thank you! Enjoy! :)

Andréia Santos Dumont vive um presente falso devido ao seu passado não descoberto, criada em uma família humilde Andréia descobre que a vida tem muito a se explorar ainda, aos seus 22 anos quase 23 entra em um mundo ao contrário ao seu, obrigada a se submeter a testes físicos e psicossociais, ela se vê com traumas e angústias cumprindo com um passado sem ao menos ela saber o por quê! Ela deu o seu voto de silêncio naquele mesmo dia e desde então não se ouviu a falar durante muito tempo. "O silêncio me reinará e eu serei sua eterna rainha"

Jaya, a woman of unparalleled beauty, has always rejected Ajay, a powerful young billionaire who relentlessly pursues her. But when her mother falls critically ill and requires immediate surgery, Jaya is left with no choice. Desperate, she turns to Ajay for help. Ajay agrees to cover all medical expenses—but only if Jaya marries him. With time running out, she accepts under one condition: their marriage must remain a secret. Now bound to a dominant and controlling husband, Jaya steps into a world of luxury, secrets, and power. But will she find peace in this unexpected marriage, or has she just walked into a life she can never escape?

The bewildered Chen Qing suddenly found that he could have two panels at the same time in the multi-war world? Double experience, double attribute, two racial attribute bonuses. Chen Qing took advantage of the crazy layout before the game was opened, and suddenly became a BUG-like existence in the multi-war world. When all the players regarded Chen Qing as the dungeon boss, they were suddenly beaten by Chen Qing's big bug, making them suspicious of their lives. Players: This is so meow...how can the boss level increase faster than the players???

in my life I was considered trash my own family neglected me . when I woke up everything went back to twelve years ago. in this life I decided to be the writer of my own destiny those who look down on me, shall look up to me.............watch as she climbed her way up in the business circle

"Everything shall be yours in times to come." "A stories from a distant past will bring light to the future. And among every stories, holds a secret of truth." ******* A soon to be the next ruler and his friend rescued a lad who doesn't remembered some memories. A story of a ruler who wants to make differents and create a new life for the people he cares about after his closest friends died. He vowed to change what his ancestors could not changed which his grandparents left everything in his hand. A huge decision that will change the course of his land, a change that would mark in history. She, whose families and friends were killed lost all hopes and dreams she had, and thought her life was curse as death follows her. He, whose life evolves only on making his empire a place of peace which he dreams, like what his grandparent's hopes he can accomplish. Would he be able to restore the hopes that was all lost by an unfortunate fate? Will she be able to find new dreams in her life? ****** "Would you do me the honor of this last dance.", he said giving her his hand that's holding a middlemist rose which she remembered reading it on the book. She look to him confused while pointing at herself in which he just smile and nodded, thus reluctantly she took the flower and his hand nervously. While dancing with the melody, and moments after she heard him sigh and says, "Next time, don't go roaming around the mansion alone with a man that you don't know. Understood?" "B- But he's a guest." "Even so. You didn't even know him, and you even talked and letting him kissed. Were you trying to seduced the man?", he asked coldly looking down at her. Shocked! She look at him wide eyes. Her hazel-brown eyes paired with his dark red eyes, which captivate her. In a whispered while averting his gaze she said, "I do not! I'm not that kind of woman. I'm not raised by my family that way! And besides I will hold this curse of fate to myself alone." "Alone?", he said frowning. Twirling her, his hand on her back pulling her closer. Pairing his dark red eyes at her. "You saying..."

At 28, Clara Hayes has mastered the art of wearing masks. To her colleagues, she’s the perpetually cheerful graphic designer who never misses a deadline. To her overbearing mother, she’s the dutiful daughter hiding her anxiety behind polished smiles. To the world, she’s a woman who “has it all together”—except she’s crumbling inside. Clara’s life unravels during a corporate presentation where a panic attack strips her façade raw. Humiliated and exhausted, she flees to a quiet coastal town, renting a cottage owned by an eccentric, free-spirited potter named Marisol. There, Clara stumbles upon a dusty journal in the attic, its pages filled with haunting sketches and anonymous confessions from a woman who once lived there decades earlier. The entries mirror Clara’s own suffocating duality: “I paint myself in colors the world approves of, but my soul is a grayscale.” As Clara tentatively befriends Marisol and a reclusive widower, Eli, who runs the town’s crumbling bookstore, she begins confronting the lies she’s told herself for years. Through their unconventional guidance—and the journal’s cryptic wisdom—she starts shedding her masks one by one. But vulnerability comes at a cost: her corporate career teeters, her mother’s disapproval intensifies, and a buried trauma from her teenage years resurfaces, threatening to drown her newfound courage. When Clara’s raw, unfiltered artwork—created in secret—goes viral, she faces a choice: return to the safety of her old illusions or step into the terrifying freedom of living unapologetically. But the journal hides a final secret, linking Clara’s journey to the cottage’s mysterious past, forcing her to question whether true authenticity is a rebellion… or a homecoming.

Blurb: The Billionaire Husband No Woman Wanted Power. Control. Wealth. Elliot Sloane has spent his life mastering all three—ruthlessly expanding his empire, crushing competitors, and keeping his heart locked away. Love is a liability, and marriage? A cage he swore he’d never step into. But when his late grandfather’s will delivers an impossible ultimatum—marry within six months or lose everything—Elliot finds himself playing a game he never wanted to join. No woman wants to marry the cold, calculating billionaire who sees love as nothing more than a business deal. The tabloids call him "The Husband No Woman Wanted," a man too rich, too ruthless, and too untouchable to be loved. His enemies laugh, his family waits for his downfall, and the clock is ticking. But Elliot doesn’t lose. His plan is simple: find a wife, secure the inheritance, and walk away unscathed. No emotions. No complications. Just another transaction. Then he meets her. She’s not looking for love. She has secrets. A past. A reason to say yes. The perfect deal—until desire ignites, past wounds reopen, and enemies move in the shadows. Elliot is about to learn that some contracts don’t come with escape clauses. And the woman he never wanted? She might be the one thing he can’t afford to lose. A high-stakes billionaire romance filled with power plays, deception, and undeniable passion. Perfect for fans of intense chemistry, ruthless billionaires, and thrilling twists.

He let her die, just like that. For that, she swore for revenge. In case she can reincarnate. As old folks said, be careful about what you wish! Now, her wish came true. ::: Karin is a normal girl who operates a cafe called Black Tea and Coffee. All her life, she feels something is missing in her, but she never knew what it is. Accompanied by various nightmares every night, she keeps wondering what happened to her. Is it just a nightmare or maybe more than that? Until one day, fate brings her close to a mystery guy at her cafe. She can't understand her fright towards the man. The more she avoids him, the more frequent he comes, and the closer he brings to her. Her best friend, Jun Seo offers her protection after he realizes the man brings no good. But, Karin insists on knowing what happened between her and the guy. A meeting with a medium recommended by Jun Seo's friend revealed the whole truth. Sad and broken by the fate she faced in the past, Karin decided to seek revenge on her own. *** "I might have been your wife in the past, but not in the present. Not even in the future!" Karin tilts her head and smirks at Kitthan. The guy watches her, still keeping his calmness intact. "People changed, Karin. That's what people do," he replies. "Yeah, that's what I did. I changed." "What do you mean?" ***

Suatu hari, seorang pengacara menyerahkan sebuah amplop dan kunci safe deposit sebuah bank kepada Mika. Ternyata, tante Mika memberikan seluruh harta keluarga mereka kepada gadis itu. Salah satunya adalah sebuah kotak perhiasan berisi cincin yang terbuat dari batu giok. Pada suatu hari, Mika terlahir kembali sebagai seorang anak petani di negara yang tampak seperti Indonesia di tahun 1990an. Di zaman yang serba susah, dia merasa beruntung karena memiliki ruang ajaib. Beberapa bulan setelah bertransmigrasi ke dunia itu, dia bertemu dengan seorang duda yang memiliki dua orang putra berumur di bawah lima tahun. Mereka memutuskan menikah dan pindah ke sebuah pulau yang mirip dengan pulau Bali di zaman modern. Perjalanan Mika di dunia itu diwarnai dengan momen-momen yang tidak terduga. Di harus membantu anak tirinya yang trauma karena mengalami kekerasan domestik ketika dititipkan ke relatifnya, mendidik kedua putranya untuk menjadi manusia yang baik, membantu keluarganya untuk mendapatkan kehidupan yang lebih baik, membangun kerajaan bisnis dan mengembangkan pariwisata di pulau itu menggunakan pengetahuannya dari masa depan, dan masih banyak lagi.

Dari dalam kegelapan malam, dan untuk memurnikan Bumi dari kejahatan. Perempuan berkepala lembu membunuh para Penjahat untuk menegakkan keadilan. Fanfiction dari Kyuusen No Shima karya Higashida Yuusuke.

In a future ruled by The Dominion, there is no freedom, no escape. Every 15 years, on The Selection day, newborns across the land are marked with a permanent cross on their right shoulders, chosen to be raised as soldiers for the state. At 15, those selected are thrust into a deadly survival game, where they are pitted against harsh environments—deserts, frozen wastelands, and jungles—and the terrifying, fearsome bots created to hunt them down. For two months, they must fight, survive, and prove their worth, or die trying. As the new generation enters their brutal fate, two teenagers from different sects must confront their deepest fears and fight for their lives. Only one question remains: Will any of them make it out alive? In a world where survival is a battle for power and identity, no one is safe. The Selection is more than a fight for life—it’s a fight for everything that makes them human.

As im s vicious, jealous woman have been given a second chance I'll change myself and finally love the one who truly love me with all his heart. can my dark Heart make him happy?....

She is mad, she is chaos, she is the devil. Crown Princess— or as she prefers, Queen Maximillia Eurydice was the nightmare of her very own nation. In the young age, she had harvested multiple achievements with the bargain of her soldiers' lives and became the continent's number one military kingdom. And on the Queen's twenty-third birthday, she is to find herself a King, and thus, came the event that would test all men in the Kingdom. From nobles to commonfolk— all men with no rings in their hand would be required to join. The King Selection. An event the Queen had conducted to find the fittest of fit. An event that sounds pleasant and prestigious to the ears, but rather another game of death and pain. The Queen has prepared games for everyone. And one must survive to be hailed King. She was confident was no one would become King— but greed did her no good, for once Hell had altered her fate and placed one tiny miscalculation on her feats. A mysterious lad of no noble status, and rather a devious criminal who once stole from the Royal Family, beheld triumphant. Her king.

By the end of 23rd century, Earth civilization reached high technological level, while facing serious social problems. Resources became scarce following humanity growing in number five times in comparison to early 21st century. Despite scientists coming with various ways to save the world, including colonization efforts, degradation continued. Number one candidate for colonizing - Mars - required 300 years to be fully terraformed and only selected people could live under domes. Humanity needed a more solid plan - one that would bring results and bring them sooner. Following continuous surveys of space systems, a planet similar to Earth has been found - two times bigger than humanity's home, this new discovery was a true breakthrough. However, more detailed researched showed that about 20% of the planet is taken by an alien megacity surrounded by a powerful force field. New information caused a huge uproar among scientists involved, especially after no signs of life encountered and no response to various means of communication. After several years of observation, the city was considered abandoned. Having analyzed the data, numerous governments agreed on a joint effort to send and expedition to reveal the turth about the city and establish the very first colony on that planet. With the biggest ship made of five modules, over 5,000 strong crew set off on most important mission in humanity's history. John Marlow, a scientific officer and one of many deployed for the expedition, sets on a journey which will challenge his knowledge about the Universe and humankind's origin.

A royal crown prince is set on a hot seat to pick a wife among the ten selected ladies in the kingdom. Who will he chose? what will be the outcome

'Ha?!' The golden-eyed baby was confused but oddly ang-- ....wait angry!? Since when could babies make such distinct angry sounds? 'I'm naked, don't look at me like that, pervert!' Okay, I've gone completely crazy, or baby just said that I'm a pervert.