Apologized With A Forced Smile

When a mountain comes to life, awakening its consciousness, it takes on another form—a Mountain Spirit. And that’s me reborn with extraordinary Divine powers. Want to know what these divine powers are? Well, one of them allows me to accelerate herb growth—up to one hundred times faster! Impressive, right? But wait, there’s more! I also possess a ‘golden finger’—which is ‘Space-Time’ system that lets me fish for lost techniques, weapons, pill formulas, and other treasures from the rivers of time and space. With these at my disposal, I’m sure to become stronger, at least stronger than the beautiful sect master who claims my mountain as her personal retreat and constantly drag me into her matters. It’s not an easy life, but no need to worry! I’m not just any spirit—I’m a human spirit born from a mountain, which means I have an extraordinary talent for cultivation. To top it off, my system was generous enough to grant me a divine cultivation technique right from the start. There’s just one tiny problem: it’s a dual cultivation technique, and I need a partner to cultivate it. So, I had no choice but to convince the sect master’s stunning disciple to help me out. I mean, it’s not like I’m after her gorgeous long legs, her curvaceous thighs, or her… well, you get the point. I’m just a humble cultivator trying to grow stronger by any means necessary. If only she’d run into some trouble, so I could swoop in and save the day. That would make things a lot easier for me… but alas, life is never that simple. Still, I’ll find a way. With my Space-Time system, my mountain’s power, and a little charm, I’ll outgrow this mountain and surpass everyone—even the sect master. And maybe, just maybe, I’ll enjoy the beauties along the way. *** No NTR, No Yuri, No Yaoi *** LinkTree- https://linktr.ee/Around_The_Moon Discord- https://discord.gg/zTgR9VFduX

Synopsis: My life was ruined in a single second. One second where I, Lana Renata, just wanted to step outside for a moment. One second where I slipped… on cat poop. And in the next second, I woke up in a world I didn’t recognize. I thought it was a dream—until I saw corpses everywhere. Elves, werewolves, and other creatures lay covered in blood. Before I could scream or run, two long-haired white elves grabbed my hands and dragged me to the wedding altar, their swords still dripping with blood. WAIT! NO!... I DON’T WANT THIS!... ((Support me and follow me on X and Instagram at 'Delilad Trenna'!))

She had three younger brothers, the first two were not related to her by blood, but the last shared the same mother but different fathers. The first younger brother hated her. The second younger brother resented her. The third younger brother avoided her. She smiled. The first younger brother didn't know she had almost died for him at the freezing seashore. The second younger brother didn't know she had allowed the whole world to misunderstand her as a great sinner for his sake. The third younger brother didn't know that, in the last year of her life, she counted down the days for him every day. Later, the first younger brother with teary eyes, clutched her frantically and said, "If you were to die, I would die with you." The second younger brother knelt before her, clutching at the hem of her garment, "I beg you... please don't leave me behind again, alright?" The third younger brother, wanting to give all his blood to her, "Sister, how about trading my life for yours?"

The Cost of Her Smile Krish is a man of loyalty, bound to a ruthless gangster, Dravid. Cold, disciplined, and deadly, he never questioned his place in the underworld—until Aarohi entered his life. She was never meant to be his. She belonged to Dravid, trapped in a world she despised, her heart yearning for another man. When Krish discovers her secret love, his loyalty is put to the test. A single act of rage shatters everything, forcing him to confront emotions he never dared to feel. His love for Aarohi is dangerous, forbidden, and one-sided. He knows the cost of defying Dravid is death, yet he can’t turn away. As betrayal looms and blood is spilled, Krish must make an impossible choice—fight for a love that was never his or protect her at the cost of his own life. Because in his world, love isn’t a fairytale. It’s a death sentence.

Li Jin, after years of waiting has finally been sent down to do some work. Ah, but he likes playing undercover, so why not steal this kid – Jin Li’s identity?

Dios ha muerto o solo nos abandono.

The story revolves around Mary Stopes, a brilliant and introverted young woman who has always avoided romantic relationships. She's a student of criminal investigation at Charlottesville, where she's determined to focus on her studies. Mary's life takes an unexpected turn when she meets Matthew Kiona, a charming and attractive young man who's also her classmate. Despite her initial reservations, Mary finds herself drawn to Matthew, and they start developing a connection. However, their budding relationship is cut short when Matthew suddenly disappears without a trace. Mary is left worried and confused, with no explanation for his disappearance. As Mary tries to move on from the mystery of Matthew's disappearance, she encounters Lloyd, a wealthy and charismatic man who's immediately smitten with her. Despite Lloyd's lavish lifestyle and suspicious behavior, Mary finds herself enjoying his company, and they start dating. Unbeknownst to Mary, Lloyd has a dark secret: he's the one responsible for Matthew's disappearance. Lloyd's obsession with Mary drives him to eliminate any potential rivals, including Matthew. As the story unfolds, Mary becomes increasingly entangled in Lloyd's web of deceit and manipulation. Will she uncover the truth about Lloyd's sinister intentions, or will she become his next victim? The story sets the stage for a thrilling tale of romance, mystery, and suspense.

hello , this story is based on a campus love story which was very sweet and the whole story based on a girl and a boy and her name was hana and his boy name shiyan ,shiyan belong to rich family and hana was funny and sports lover person ,the girl was very happy with her life no more sadness in her life and shiyan a very decent boy who love to read book and like to draw story goes like this who were different each other and how they fell in love and how much love needed for life ❤️ so basically it is fiction based story and hope u all like it ✨

I was always the typical prankster, but Akira never reacted like the others. Instead of getting angry, she always smiled, and over time, that smile stopped being my target and became the thing I wanted to protect the most.

To get things started I would like to admit that this story does not bring much new to the table when it comes to the over-saturated Litrpg genre in terms of things like mechanics and power systems. Then what exactly am I trying to bring to the table with this work? A nice slow-paced novel about people maturing and growing older think of it as the re: zero or jobless reincarnation of Litrpgs. A story that tries to take into consideration how a worldwide system would affect the economics and culture of a world. A story that is much more character-focused than the typical heavy progression-focused novels this genre is known for. The RPG system, like any good power system, is there to actually explore the themes of the story and not just as a plot device for characters to get stronger. This is a story where we will see the growth of the Mc from being a baby to when he dies of old age. With plenty of heart-racing actions and intriguing plot developments along the way. Exploring themes like; What does it mean to improve at something and what does it mean to mature as a person?  How does magic,  the constant threat of monsters and people so much stronger than the average joe that they can destroy countries affect one's culture both on the micro and the macro scale? How people are affected by the culture in general? Generational trauma Nature vs Nurture Talent vs hard work  What is morality, society, and people's opinions on both? What does it mean to be human and what does it mean to be alive in the context of a world with multiple sapient species vastly different from one another in basic biology? All these questions are going to be explored from multiple angles using the system as a catalyst for those discussions. So if any of does questions sound interesting to you what are you waiting for, I'm sure you are going to love this story. PS - Chapters come out every Friday at about the same time.

After a tiring day of labor, Li Nian returns home to see the rooster he has raised posing in the Golden Cockerel stance to beat him up. For a moment, Li Nian thinks he's having a psychotic relapse, until he realizes that the whole world has begun a forced evolution.

In "Shadow deprived of life (broken trust , a twisted smile)", police officers investigate a mysterious death of a well-known lawyer, uncovering secrets and lies that test their own trust and dark pasts, leading to a sinister plot that eventually risks their lives. Can they trust each other enough to expose the truth?

I like her

A mad mix of British snark and anime insanity, this light novel skewers social media, gaming, and clout culture with quirky, biting humor. Unique. Absurd. Wish I’d found it sooner. Lillian’s your typical girl, craving eBunnee fame. Lost in #HeartLingForest, she meets a dramatic ghost who literally follows her. At Estresey Academy, teens worship followers like gods—eBunnee’s so wild even ghosts and objects chase likes. Follow Lillian through a hilarious, fame-obsessed blur where reality and virtual collide, friendships teeter, and laughs hit hard.

A young adult male graduate named Khaled meets with his friend,Robby, from high school from a long time ago. Robby wants to exact his revenge on Khaled for ending his acting career. Everyone was smiling at the ceiling, and no one expected what Robby, the boy who frowned the whole time, did. this revenge Robby longed for this whole time will soon be his greatest downfall

An enigmatic young man wearing a smiling emoji mask must confront supernatural forces to rescue his kidnapped grandfather from a secluded farm.

A young girl who wanted to save and bring balance to her world went about looking for the woman who was prophesied to save the four domains of the four forces of nature. She headed north in search of Nyzara, the mighty dragon who had never been found in a 1000 years. She knew she would get answers from her because she knew everything. She made friends along the way who became like family . She encountered so many tragic events and uncovered many mysteries and exposed many lies. But does she find the woman she’s been looking for her whole life? Does she help her world become a better one by bringing balance to it and fixing the wrongs that was made in the past? Find out by reading The four forces of nature.

Nikita Aasher, a young female doctor who has been through hell and back, raped by her very best friend on the night their graduation ceremony, her life is plugged into darkness and things become even worse when she finds out she is pregnant with his child. Her father convinces her to abort the child but she doesn't agree with him and stubbornly decided to keep it, hence her father arranges a marriage for her with his friend's son Zackwin Tristill who falls in love with her at the very first sight. Nikita finds it hard to accept him into her life as she knows that she might never be able it love him and he will get nothing out of their relationship, Will Zackwin be able to melt her frozen heart, will she ever accept him in her life. follow Nikita as she finds her self going through the motions of love and revenge.

A fun cruise trip turns into a nightmare when a violent storm destroys the ship, casting the surviving students onto a deadly island. Surrounded by terrifying monsters, both at sea and on land, each day becomes a desperate fight for survival. Will anyone make it out alive from this killer island?! I hope so… Hahahaha!

"Is it just another campaign, or has she unknowingly made a pact with a demon himself?" When a girl called Anne looked for a team to play DND with, her warlock was the one to make a pact. Yet , she never thought that meeting her DM will have such a consequences. And when the game gets a little too personal and the stakes start feeling real, the line between game and reality begins to blur. In the end, her warlock wasn't the only one with a patron and sealed pact...

When a person is forced to marry or love, then it is not happiness in that relationship, but that relationship becomes a burden......

Both Yn and Jungkook had their reasons to marry each other without any other options left. Still when Yn wanted to accept it Jungkook already talks about their separation after 6 months... Will their feelings change after living under the same roof for 6 months?

The background is set in a small, quiet town on the outskirts of Seoul. In this town, people were friendly, except for one particular neighbourhood. In this neighbourhood, everybody lived their lives as if treading on eggshells, all because of one particular household: the Lees. People surnamed Lee were a dime a dozen, but these particular set of Lees were unique. Dysfunctional. The family consisted of four people; the father and breadwinner Lee Do Joon, the delinquent son Lee Hyuk, the top student Lee Gun, and the town's most beautiful girl Lee Yeo Ri. Lee Yeo Ri was regarded as a saving grace, but before anybody knew it, the saving grace was slowly disintegrating from within. Hidden underneath her perfect, angelic smile, was a girl who was slowly being crushed and torn apart. This is her story. — TRIGGER WARNING — This story contains depictions of rape, violence, and other traumatic scenes. — Cover art by Ren (Twitter: @ikinashi_ren) — Please consider commenting or reviewing; any and all feedback are appreciated! :D

Emily, a human nurse, is falsely accused of poisoning the pack and forced into a contract marriage with the Alpha of the werewolf clan, Raine. In front of the entire pack, Raine humiliates her, marking her with a binding contract, sealing her fate as his unwilling bride. The cruelty of the Alpha, combined with the harsh circumstances, leave Emily trapped in a marriage she never wanted. But five years later, Emily escapes with a secret: she's pregnant with Raine’s child and has awakened healing powers. Living in the shadows, she opens an underground clinic, where she uses her newfound abilities to heal the sick and challenge the incompetent healers of the werewolf clan. Yet, her peace is short-lived when her child is kidnapped, and Raine returns, determined to bring her back to the pack. With her powers now stronger than ever, Emily summons the ancient wolf spirits in a fight for her child. Raine must confront the consequences of his actions and fight not only to protect his pack but also to reclaim the woman he once mistreated. As power, love, and revenge collide, Emily must decide whether to save the pack—or bring it to its knees. Will Raine redeem himself, or will Emily exact her revenge and take control of her destiny?