List Of Iain M Banks Culture

Liam nunca imaginó que una simple equivocación lo llevaría a un destino del que no podría escapar. Encerrado en una habitación donde la penumbra es rota solo por la presencia de aquel hombre, siente su mundo desmoronarse. —¿Qué quieres de mí? —susurra, con la voz quebrada por el miedo y las lágrimas. El hombre se acerca lentamente, sus dedos fríos levantan su mentón con una ternura que contradice la locura en su mirada. —Mi querido… de ti quiero todo. Lo que para Liam es una pesadilla, para su captor es amor. Un amor obsesivo, insaciable, del que no tiene intención de dejarlo huir. ¿Podrá resistirse o terminará sucumbiendo a la dulce prisión de su deseo?

Emma Horton dejó de bailar el día que su mundo se rompió. En su primer año de universidad, lo último que espera es encontrarse con Zeth Mikhail, un chico tan irritante como irresistible, cuya mirada parece ver más allá de sus muros. Zeth también carga con su propio pasado, uno que esconde tras su actitud despreocupada. Lo que comienza como un simple proyecto universitario se convierte en una conexión imposible de ignorar. Entre tormentas, recuerdos y una cabaña en el bosque, Emma y Zeth descubrirán que sanar el alma implica arriesgar el corazón. Pero cuando las verdades ocultas salgan a la luz, ¿serán capaces de enfrentarlas juntos o el pasado será más fuerte que ellos?

A world where ordinary humans live along with people with strange superpowers who are called M-humans and among them there is a boy named Zaaki who is out in search of some people with whom he will form his team and He will become a warrior by joining M-Humans Association and will find answers to all his questions.

“There's a new report,” the heavy voice of the NIS director who had just entered the room broke the silence. “We found the same pattern. Teenagers going missing for several weeks.” “But the location...” the words of one of the team leaders were interrupted by something that didn't make sense. “At the school?” he continued with a look of reassurance, as did everyone else at the meeting, which was met with a reassuring nod of the director's head. ** "Me?" Na Jae Hoon, who had just returned from completing his mission, was surprised to hear that he had to return to school. “This is very urgent and has entered the red list,” said Baek Sang Joon, the head of Special Operation Team 2. ** Can Jae Hoon uncover the criminal network by keeping his identity from being revealed before he becomes the next target?

"I'm not impressed." He said and Kalina guessed the laughter in his words. "Still." She returned, trying to match his amusement and completely failing. That man had a knack for annoying her, that was for sure. ¿Why? Kalina didn't know for sure. She felt a little stupid about the discovery, but there was something else. Something attracted her to him, that was undeniable.

Excerpt~~ "Do you know how long— I have wanted to do this?" When he spoke up, his voice was husky, a mixture of desire and sincerity. Matching with the look in his eyes. Sending this strong vibration across her body. "From the very time I saw you, walking down that aisle, dressed to kill. And all I could picture at that moment was how to get my hands on you." A smile lit up her face as her heart made a joyful leap at his words. She felt that fluttering sensation in the pit of her stomach. Hot blood ran down her spine, as she lifted a hand to stroke his cheek to be certain he was real and not some hologram before leaning forward to trail a simple and soft kiss on his hard- chiseled chin. This is where she wanted to be, in his arms. Safe and secured. "Now that I think about it, I caught you staring at me that I almost lost a foot—- you literally were drooling on me." He laughed. His laughter was so rich, it sent her heart racing again. Out of the ladies I have acted alongside with, I have to admit— I'm not saying this to make you feel elated or to sound cheesy but it was what I felt at that moment. I felt that connection I had never felt before in all the female actors I have acted with. Truth be told, you are the best……" Synopsis~~ Jane Anderson was a rising star who was making waves with her acting talent, but at some point had to give up some big roles because of her boyfriend and it had always been her dream to act alongside a top actor, Toro Wilson. She finally landed herself a big gig to star as the female lead in a historical magical drama, alongside Toro Wilson. It was a dream come true. To celebrate the day, she ended up in a bar with her half sister who is also a rising actress and her friend. They partied the whole night and the next morning, Jane found herself unclad in the bar upper room and it dawned on her, she had a one night stand with an unknown guy but while hurrying out of the room, unknown to her, a camera was secretly taking shots of her. Soon, she found out her boyfriend was cheating on her with someone she never expected. Amidst the heartache, she was accused of a crime she didn't do which made her give up acting. Situationship brought her close to the top actor, Toro Wilson, who for some reason had a trauma of laying his hands on women (touching women) Now the two grew closer and worked together. Jane has to beat all odds to rise to fame again while Toro helps her in every way possible. Note: The story might contain some mature contents so reader's discretion is advised.

Joshua found himself in the body of a demon prince in a different world, a prince known for his eccentric hobbies. Uninterested in the battle for the throne and worried about the future of the demon race, Joshua decided to bring forth earth's culture and conquer the new world through... entertainment! Step one, make movies to change the people's impression of demons...

Marcus, a 19-year-old struggling rapper with a failing career and a tough life under his demanding Aunt Jaz, finds himself at rock bottom after a viral meme ruins his latest track. When a chance encounter with an enigmatic homeless man leads to a shocking gift—the Von System—Marcus’s life shifts into overdrive. This mysterious, video game-like interface reveals his stats, assigns dangerous missions, and rewards him with digital currency called Flow. As Marcus completes quests—from making amends with his childhood crush, Jakirah, to targeting rivals—he must balance his desire for rap glory with the brutal realities of street life. With each mission, the Von System propels him further into a dark, unpredictable world where every choice risks his soul.

Life is unfair. That's something I figured out when I was young. It's not just life but the world itself is unfair. I was an orphan who joined a game design company trying to survive. But I was fired when the owner's son wanted the damn job. Thankfully I had backup plans. However, all those were thrown out the window when I was thrust into the world of one of the stories I created. My first story. And honestly, I felt...happy. This was a place where I could take advantage of everything! I could live a peaceful yet rich life! All I had to do was follow the story. There was one problem though. I was an extra. And to add to that I had no memory of who I was. ___________ Ok so just a little disclaimer this is obviously based on The Author's POV but I did also base it mostly on ORV as well as IOAMI

Mehrajān's heart is a fragile mosaic, pieced together by moments with the one person who defined her world—Muazam. In this reflective and raw exploration of love and loss, Mehrajān finds herself looking back at the memories of the boy she loved, the boy who was always just out of reach. Each chapter is a separate fragment of their intertwined lives, capturing a single moment that was forever marked by him. In one chapter, Mehrajān stands frozen in her kitchen, hearing a conversation between Muazam and her aunt that shatters her heart. His rejection of her—the very person who had quietly fallen for him—leaves her feeling lost and betrayed. Yet, this is only one of the many moments that have shaped her emotional landscape. Every recollection is a mixture of passion, pain, and nostalgia—memories of fleeting glances, whispered words, and unspoken connections that shaped her world. The narrative doesn't follow a linear path but instead unfolds like a scattered collection of thoughts and emotions, each memory tied to Muazam, each one a chapter of her heart. Through these fragments, Mehrajān grapples with the complexity of love, the sorrow of unrequited feelings, and the confusion of growing up in a world of family expectations and personal desires. [ CHOOSE ME ] is not just a love story—it's a tender journey through a girl’s heart, where love is never simple, and the memory of someone can change everything. Through each chapter, readers will find themselves drawn into Mehrajān’s world, feeling the weight of her unspoken love and the bittersweet truth that sometimes, memories are all that remain.

Reincarnated into a Dating-Sim sounds fun? But what if you have never heard about that "World of Myst" game? And that is exactly what happened to Sam Roland. Poor Sam with only basic-dating experience, had no idea he was supposed to "capture" the women he is hiding from.

Le monde n’est pas destiné à survivre. Il brûlera, consumé par une volonté bien au-delà de la compréhension humaine… celle du Créateur lui-même.

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We are the Queen of the kingdom we created; we fight or run away. Top Kingdom, "We'll help." The Bitch Kingdom refused because if they needed help from someone from the outside, then all we have done would be all for nothing... The pain we went through—the death we could have prevented. Why couldn't we have reached out for help? Why did we trap ourselves from our parents, from the people we love? Years later, heading down to their separate ways, ready to take over their parents' kingdom and prepared to become the rules they were raised and grew up to be. They created their own family with the support and love they each received.

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Book Summary: Time Loop Bank In a world where time is the ultimate currency, the Time Loop Bank controls the most powerful resource known to humanity—the ability to borrow, trade, and manipulate time itself. Those who are wealthy extend their lives indefinitely, while the desperate gamble their futures for a fleeting second chance. Ethan Carter, once known as Caleb in the underworld, wakes up in a hidden facility after a near-fatal betrayal. His former identity, erased. His past, buried. But the one thing he cannot escape is the debt that binds him to the system. He once thought he was playing the game, but now he realizes he was just another piece on the board. As Ethan unravels the truth behind the Time Loop Bank, he discovers a conspiracy that stretches far beyond crime syndicates and corrupt officials. The elite aren’t just buying time—they’re rewriting history, shaping reality itself. And at the center of it all is a hidden force manipulating the flow of time for its own agenda. Armed with stolen data and pursued by those who would rather see him dead than let the truth out, Ethan must navigate a world where every second counts. He is no longer just a survivor—he is the only person who can break the cycle. But to do so, he must outplay the system, confront the ones who control time itself, and make the ultimate gamble: risk everything or be erased from existence. Themes: • Time as Currency: The book explores a world where time is traded like money, and those who control it dictate reality. • Power and Corruption: The elite manipulate time to maintain control, while the desperate are forced into impossible choices. • Identity and Survival: Ethan must shed his past and redefine himself to escape the system that has already written his fate. • Conspiracy and Rebellion: The deeper he digs, the more he realizes that even time itself is being rewritten to serve an unseen force. Genre: A blend of cyberpunk, sci-fi thriller, and high-stakes conspiracy, Time Loop Bank is a story of survival, deception, and the fight for control in a world where the future is up for sale.

A young man by the name Millan come from hamble background enter crisis with his love life while carrying his studies in town. Millan pass through hard times several times to adopt the new life in college until he succed to build his business empire.He struggles hard to make her mother's dreams come true.

Kurono Ichiru is a student who died tragically in a traffic accident. A god appeared before him and fulfilled his wish to be reincarnated into his favorite game, the only problem is... "Huhh! That idiot god reincarnated me into a magic stone!" To make his life more sufferable, the tutorial villain finds him, and now the two of them must work together to stop their enemies from destroying the kingdom. A story of misunderstanding with the protagonist and the villain has just begun!

WRITTEN IN TAGLISH A month before her departure, Caroline found an old bucket list that she and Hiro wrote together since the start of their relationship. It contained all of the things they wanted to do, kasi naniwala silang magsasama na sila habang-buhay. Their connection was voided, but the excitement came back to her the moment she opened the journal. So... how should someone accomplish a couple's bucket list?