If Beale Street Could Talk

When the last descendant of the Black Tortoise clan was born undead, they knew their lineage was doomed. The power they held in the world would be questioned by the other elemental beasts. They needed to bend the rules to preserve their existence, even if it meant being tamed by a human. [A/N: Hi! I’ve had this story in my mind for a while, and I think it’s the perfect time to pen it down. I hope you enjoy reading it as much as I enjoy writing it. Thanks for reading!] [WebNovel Rising Star II Entry] [Add to your Library]

Fumihiro Aoyama was living a blissful life with the love of his life, Ema. They even promised to marry each other after their graduation. However, the tranquility of their lives shatters when betrayal strikes, leaving Fumihiro entangled in a web of dark emotions. As new characters emerge with their own painful pasts, the story weaves a tapestry of love, forgiveness, and rebirth. Navigating the challenges of everyday life, Fumihiro must overcome the pain of betrayal and rediscover the light within. Passions entwine, secrets surface, and Fumihiro's heart is torn between the past and the present. "I Thought I Could Be Happy" is an exhilarating journey through the intricate fabric of human relationships, where pain transforms into hope, and rebirth takes unexpected forms. Will Fumihiro rise from the ashes of his pain, or will the weight of betrayal prove too much to bear? Or will he get his revenge?

Elizabeth, a girl with an unusual personality is reincarnated into the body of a mute woman in what appeared to be medieval times. However, the people surrounding her seemed familiar. She had transmigrated as the dead villainess's older sister in a +19-rated novel she read long ago in her past life. Marianne, the previous owner of the body, had a tragic past. Abused by his obsessed older brother and little sister, the part of her soul left in the body doesn't give Elizabeth freedom. Now she will discover the truth behind Marianne's condition, experience unknown feelings, and recall her past to overcome these new difficulties. 'I'm gonna go crazy...how is it that this girl didn't even have her name mentioned in the novel?... some authors really are idiots...' _________________________________ Give some love to my other book too ^^~ • Barbaric Spouse, Descry the Night's Lure * To find my book you have to either search the title or my pen name. It will not show on my profile. _________________________________ TAGS: #R18 #SlowPaced, #Romance, #Smut, #Medieval, #Trauma, #Father&Daughter... (Sigh... so many tags... do emphasise #SlowPaced ^^) _________________________________ This is an original Story ^^ Author: XimenoideX

Young love can be very misleading, especially love at first sight. A new transfer student goes to college as a freshman and has never experienced the touch of a man finds herself unable to keep her eyes off the mysterious popular-loner guy that everyone seems to lust over. While trying to keep up with her studies, making new friends , new country and the experience of college lifestyles, she finds herself feeling as if everything is a dream and can't seem to catch a break.

Lisa, a introverted Game designer, finds her world upended by Luka, a free-spirited traveler with eyes that hold distant horizons. Stolen moments turn into shared journeys. Their connection deepens as they peel back layers, each revealing a hidden vulnerability beneath the surface. Just as love blooms, a twist of fate throws their newfound happiness into question. Will their love blossom into forever, or will their paths diverge under unexpected circumstances?

Kind is tangled in the sticky web of unrequited love-he saw it coming like a train in slow motion. He's the guy watching his crush fawn over someone else, get all starry-eyed over another, and eventually hand out wedding proposals like candy-but to someone else, of course. Wale has long been aware of Kind's feelings for him, and though he is Kind's closest friend of nearly a decade, steadfastly devoted and unwaveringly straight, he nonetheless desires Kind to stand as his best man as he weds his long-time fiancée. Concealing his inner turmoil behind the guise of a smile, Wale shares his vulnerabilities with Kind alone, revealing to his dearest friend what he shields from the world. And now, with futures as clear as a foggy mirror, these two stumble through life's chaotic obstacle course, hoping not to trip on any life lessons or land face-first in heartbreak. Where will fate lead them next? Only time, and maybe a good laugh, will tell!

Nineteen year old Ezra Magnolia White finds herself on the streets. Where she makes it into the home of a handsome chaebol, Mr. Moon. From ups and downs and lefts and rights, Magnolia’s life is filled with new beginnings and maybe even love. tags: bwam, ambw, korea, doomed lesbians

This is a what if series depicting the events if Sasha had decided to take things differently. Each chapter is about a different scenario

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A set of short stories to spook, all about a certain strange neighborhood with peculiar happenings. Excerpt: "Hannah was afraid. Afraid for herself, and afraid for her children. It was out of that fear that her hand moved unconsciously, with a mind of its own. The hockey stick in one hand, she took her free hand to grab at the nearest object suitable for throwing she could find. The object in question happened to be a metal award plaquard from her job. "Employee of the Year" went sailing through the air into the corner and smashing against the wall, missing the shadowy figure by inches."

Vanta, a loner, begins his journey at the prestigious Blueblood Academy, only to discover that the entrance ceremony hides a sinister secret. Alongside other students, he's thrust into a mysterious exam that requires acquiring the elusive Xue sense, a heightened awareness that grants battle instincts. The exam takes place in a deadly, unknown realm where students must survive for six months and face monstrous creatures. Vanta soon realizes that death is not permanent, as he respawns after each demise. With no one to return to, he's determined to press on. As Vanta navigates this treacherous world, he discovers that others have also gained the Xue sense. With 862 participants, the competition becomes fierce. Vanta must confront his limitations, forge alliances, and unravel the secrets behind the exam. But this is just the beginning.

Elara Valtor, the brilliant heiress of a wealthy family, lives a life of privilege until a shocking betrayal changes everything. Accused of being a fake heiress and blamed for her father's death, Elara is disowned and has to run. Struggling to survive in the filthy alleyways of the East End. Finding a new home, passion, family and enemies. Fate again strikes forcing Elara to adopt the alias "Nell" and become a maid for the prestigious Shaw family, determined to use their resources to reclaim her legacy. As she navigates her new life, Elara finds herself drawn to Alistair Shaw, lord of the Shaw family, married to a stunning wife with a loving kid. Torn between her quest for vengeance and burgeoning forbidden love, Elara must confront her past and expose the real conspirators. Will she reclaim her place as the true heiress, or will love to change her destiny?

Su Qingyu transmigrated into the horror novel, "Horror Descends". Knowing that the world would be overrun by terrifying creatures in just three days, she burns billions in ghost money and offerings. When the terrifying creatures descend, she becomes the wealthiest person alive. As terrifying instances and trials begin to unfold, Su Qingyu must clear each one while unraveling the truth of this new world. The Sweet Family Horror Story Begins: Welcome to the Sweet Home, a place of happiness and family. To ensure this peaceful life continues, please follow the rules and faithfully play the role of the daughter. If you violate them, you will bear the consequences. [Remember, you are Mommy's good daughter. Mommy loves you very much. There's nothing wrong with love, even if the way it's expressed is a little different.] [Don't make promises easily, they will fill your family with expectations. Remember, home is a warm harbor, and your family will always be waiting for you.] With a rebellious spirit, Su Qingyu hands out a generous red envelope to each family member. As her family bows in gratitude, she walks out the door...

[DISCONTINUED] Teen angst mixed with drama and hormones makes you do crazing things. It's a dangerous cocktail. And once those die down, and you are crossing the door to adulthood, you look back and analyze what you would have done differently. Unfortunately, that's a little hard to do when the world has gone to shit, and you have five kids and an estate to tend to, crops to grow, food to process, a big house to clean, and on top of that a stepbrother to find. But Rory rocks it like it's nothing. Planning his days to the minute and dealings with unforeseen events as if he had them planned. Don is far from his home, and family. He is constantly looking over his shoulder. He is tired, famished, and just wants to pull the plug on reality. Have a feast on a memory foam mattress - covered with pillows, and fluffy blankets - and watch a movie with his mother and sister. But he can't, his small group relies on his leadership to survive another day. He never thought his little sister would come and rescue them.

He said, "Everyone has judged me guilty, what about you?" She said, "Maybe." He laughed, "So what are you going to do?" She said, "Find evidence, either to clear your name or to catch you, and then wait for you." He said, "Fine, it's a deal." The purpose of this blurb is to set the mood, don't be misled. This story is extremely sweet. A suspense-romance novel, updated with 3000+ words before 8 PM from Monday to Saturday. The author, an old guy, takes a break on Sunday.

If It's Us is a heartfelt and gripping story about love, redemption, and the courage it takes to face your fears. Set against a backdrop of personal struggles and professional ambitions, this story weaves together the lives of Maya Larson, Steven Stone, Levi Thompson, and Shonn Turner in ways that will keep you turning the pages. Maya Larson is back in her hometown after spending over two years in the UK, still haunted by the memory of catching her ex-boyfriend, Emmett Owen, cheating on her. Though she wants to avoid all reminders of her past, Maya's best friend Kira convinces her to attend their college reunion. There, Maya must confront not only her painful memories but also reconnect with Steven Stone, a former classmate who has secretly loved her for years. Steven, now a prominent figure at VISHO, one of the leading companies in the country, has always been protective of Maya. Seeing her again stirs up old feelings and unresolved emotions. As Maya navigates her way back into her old social circle and faces her ex, Steven's feelings come to the forefront, creating a tension-filled dynamic that is impossible to ignore. Meanwhile, Maya’s younger sister, Sara, unexpectedly befriends Shonn Turner, a quiet and reserved young man carrying the weight of a traumatic past. Shonn’s life has been marred by loss and a complicated relationship with his stepbrother, Levi Thompson, who is the CEO of VISHO. Sara's warmth and determination to break through Shonn's tough exterior bring light into his otherwise dark world, offering him a chance at healing and redemption. As Maya starts a new chapter by joining VISHO, she finds herself caught between the professional challenges of her new job and the emotional complexities of her relationships with Steven and Levi. Each step forward requires her to confront her deepest fears and vulnerabilities. If It's Us is a story about real people facing real issues, from heartbreak and betrayal to the daunting task of starting over. It’s about the messy, beautiful process of healing and the unexpected places we find love and support. Join Maya, Steven, Levi, and Shonn on their journey as they navigate the turbulent waters of their pasts to find hope and a brighter future. This is a tale that will resonate with anyone who has ever struggled to overcome their past, seek out love, and build a new life. Dive into If It's Us, and discover a world where the power of forgiveness and the strength of human connection can transform even the most broken hearts.

This story based on a judgment between a woman and her divorced husband, whose shared his responsibility on the woman because of the financial support that he had gave her. This was what made the woman to divorce him but before she left, the man told her that he would changed but she didn't heard again what she did was that she took the female child and left the male for him. Many years later, something happened which made her and her husband to meet each other and made him to has an opportunity to ask for his daughter. This is what brought the judgment. WHO COULD BE BLAMED.

Marquis Zachary accidentally triggered a teleportation matrix that brought him to a modern world. Unable to discern the sudden changes due to his blindness, he was entangled with Sonia, a human-vampire hybrid who's willing to give up her current lifestyle to fulfill her dream. As their bond deepens and their stories unfold, what will Zachary do when he learns he was isekaid to the modern world to meet a woman who's not her, and what will Sonia do when the situation gets reversed and she ends up in his world? After seeing him act like a leech and a puppy who clings to her and obeys her every word, how will she respond once she sees a side of him, he never once showed her? When he was already at his peak, and all the glories she had were left to her world, would she still be able to treat him the way she did before, or would he tell her to call him master too, like what she did to him before?

Set in the gritty, crime-riddled streets of 1980s Sydney, Wild Streets, Silent Graves follows Tommy Bannister, a seasoned gangster who has clawed his way to the top of the city's underworld. With a sharp mind and a ruthless demeanor, Tommy controls the city's drug trade, gambling, and protection rackets—until new and terrifying adversaries emerge.

He destroyed her entire world. But faith brouht her to his own world,to find her true nature and rescue the Ascaria kingdom by his side. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Roxy, a famous popstar engaged with Marcus the vampire prince unaware of his realnature. Living ablissful life and having all the wealth in the world, what could she ask for more? But her dream life crumbled down to ashes when Marcus' enemies trick a sextape making everyone believe that she was indeed the one in the videos and pictures. Marcus knew from the beginning that she wasn't the one. But because of an incident thzt happened between them, he released it to the world wanting her to come back crawling at him but things took an unespected turn. Now sent to his mate and saviour of an entire nation will she help him? Or deliberately refuse and side with the enemies?

The earth has entered the era of aura recovery, and human beings have started their supernatural awakening! Jiangnan suddenly awakened the strongest stall system. Potion? Detoxification soybeans? Lucky cherries? In short of supply! The world’s top gods, richest men, beautiful school girls, popular anchors, cold goddesses, and peak powers have all come to buy. Jiangnan: “I’m not interested in making billions of dollars! I just want to pit… Uh, my wish is for world peace!” If you like this, please support us through P at reon to read more chapters Pa tre on : https://www.pa tre on.c om/SystemTranslation

Marina Pierce a straightforward American girl, is trying to carve her path in and life finds herself in many unfortunate situations. The cause of her recent troubles the gorgeous tourist named Shin TaeWoo who might also be a famous K-Idol on an American tour and who also might be her new roommate. Will love be able to reach these two from completely different worlds, or will it be lost in translation.

The street love from Korea How the love get attached to our heart and everywhere we go and walk we always think for our love that's how a love birds thinks. Here is also the same story of the Korea lovers who had got their love story from the streets where everyone goes for selling but they meet for buying each other hearts and hence both exchanged their heart and asked to live with each other. many circumstances came some difficult situations also arise but the love doesn't see the problem rather it accepts to face it and they also done the same and with help of their true love and affection to each other once they meet and get tied in the pious relationship which they have never thought of initially when they met each other