Apple Bloom Gets Her Cutie Mark

Ren Nakamura prefers to keep his head down and his eyes closed, drifting through life without a care. But when a bright and unexpected presence enters his world, his once quiet days begin to stir with something new. As the seasons change, so does the boy who never wanted to wake up.

Abducted and forced into the world of human trafficking, Lucky endures the worst of the worst as a high-end plaything for the worst of the wealthy. One fateful night, she discovers something about herself that gives her hope, a chance to escape from the hell she lives in. With escape, Lucky experiences a life changing chance encounter, a kind of anonymous celebrity she never anticipated, and a very unexpected new identity. Fate is leading her down a path, one that leads her to realize that escaping alone was not enough. To truly be free, she will have to uncover her roots, and the secrets entangled within them. Claws will scratch far past the surface, digging deep into a web of deception and evil that threatens her very life and the lives of those she loves. What happens when this beautiful young woman, once a terrified victim, realizes that she is more powerful than she could ever have imagined? Now that she is surrounded by love and laughter, can she defeat the dark forces aligning against her? Will she find the courage to face the trauma of her past and free those still shackled to what she once accepted as her fate? Content Warning: ADULTS ONLY! This book contains some dark themes relating to the crime of human trafficking, forced sexual encounters, physical and emotional abuse, and violence. It is intended for a mature audience. Some content may be upsetting to survivors of sexual assault and abuse. Beware of two labrador retrievers that are very good at stealing hearts and treats!

The number one bachelor of the city, Qin Nanyu, has a mini-me son who's a prodigy. They hate each other. Qin Nanyu's biggest wish is to have an adorable daughter. One day, his wish suddenly became true -- "Baba, can I be a model and make money?" The money-obsessed little princess asked. "Of course." "Baba, can I go on TV shows and make money?" "Of course." "Baba, can I sell you for money?" Qin Nanyu: "..." Baby, if I gave you all of my money, can you sell your mom to me? One sentence synopsis: Boy-girl twins... one plus one. Read on to see how the alpha billionaire pampers his wife and kids!

If it hadn't been a misdiagnosis for a terminal illness, she wouldn't have dared to mess with him even if she had ten thousand guts. "Mr. Huo, shall we play a game of heartbeats?" ... The next day, there were two more red booklets. "What... what are these?" "Permits for legally having a second child." And just like that, a single heartbeat game turned her into Mrs. Huo, and from then on, she had a god-like husband and was accompanied by a cute little bun...

"Let me take a look." The handsome professor, with his broad shoulders and powerful muscles, lifted me effortlessly and placed me on the desk. His strong hands gently lowered the strap of my uniform to examine the bruise from training. "Helanie! Why do you always end up hurt?" His voice grew husky, sending a shiver down my spine as I struggled to catch my breath. I had to remind myself that he’s my professor... and my stepbrother. I shouldn’t be seduced by his touch. "If anyone bullies you again, come to my office and I will deal with them," he murmured, his beautiful eyes locking onto mine. Despite knowing he’s forbidden, I couldn’t help but wonder—should I tell him about the mate bond I felt the night he was drunk? .. When her parents rejected each other, Helanie went from being her daddy's angel to a neglected and forgotten child. But on her eighteenth birthday, things took a dark turn. When her body went into heat, she attracted a group of alphas. Instead of rescuing her, her secret alpha boyfriend ran away. That night changed Helanie’s life forever. Accused of consenting to the attack, she was sentenced to execution by her own pack. Desperate, she fled, determined to find her mother. What she didn’t expect was to find her mother preparing to marry a rogue king with four dangerously handsome and beastly sons. Things turn even darker when she felt a mate bond with her bully stepbrothers, will she be able to escape their claws or their seduction will ruin her life to next extremes? .. Facebook - Alexis Dee

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?

The silver ring was the bridge he never knew existed, a silent thread weaving his fate with the devil’s. It didn’t choose him by chance—this was destiny, set in motion long before he ever slipped it onto his finger. Each night, as sleep takes him, he crosses the threshold into a world of dark allure, where Hell isn’t just fire and torment but beauty laced with danger. And waiting on the other side, with a smirk as haunting as it is mesmerizing, is the devil himself—Lucien. Luca doesn’t know why he was chosen or what Lucien truly wants, but one thing is clear: the more he resists, the stronger the pull becomes. Fate has marked him, and the devil never lets go of what’s his.

Năm 1946, Đức Quốc Xã bất ngờ tạo nên thế trận phản công quy mô lớn, quét sạch toàn bộ lực lượng Đồng minh bằng cách lôi kéo các quốc gia Mỹ Latin bất ngờ tấn công vào vùng Texas. Nước Mỹ, không ngăn chặn được xâm lược, cùng với mâu thuẫn chính trị cực đỉnh đã tự lâm vào nội chiến giữa các phe phái. Đồng thời, các lãnh đạo Liên Xô bất ngờ bị ám sát. Sau thất bại ở Berlin và sự phản công của quân Đức vào thủ đô Moskva, Chính quyền Xô Viết ở Nga sụp đổ. Một thế giới âm u, ảm đạm nơi Chủ nghĩa phát xít thắng thế đã dẫn xác lập. Nhân loại chứng kiến thời kỳ đẫm máu nhất khi lần lượt Mặt trận Cách Mạng Tây Nga và Liên Bang Miền Nam Hoa Kỳ đã xác lập vị thế, lật đổ trật tự thế giới của Adolf Hitler và bước vào Chiến tranh thế giới lần ba, chiến tranh hạt nhân đẩy nhân loại vào cảnh diệt vong. Vài thập kỉ hậu Đại Tuyệt Chủng, hầu hết nhân loại đã diệt vong hoặc bị xóa sổ tới nỗi phải cư trú trong hầm hào. Hai nhà nước độc tài toàn trị lớn nhất lúc bấy giờ, Nhà nước Eurasian Xô Viết và Đế chế Quốc Xã Oceania lại chuẩn bị cho một đại chiến lần nữa để phân chia thế giới cũ đã chẳng còn gì. Giữa nơi tử địa của nhân loại ấy, một đóa Tulip chớm nở.. - Một cuốn tiểu thuyết chiến tranh - phản địa đàng được lấy cảm hứng trực tiếp từ Thiên Đỉnh Máu (Blood Meridrian), Phía Tây Không Có Gì Lạ (All Quiet On Western Front), Khói lửa và 1984 trong bối cảnh hậu thế chiến

A merchant stumbles on a grotto, lost. He eats his last apple. The merchant plants the seeds the next day to provide food for future lost travelers. And so, the nymph Theanore is born. She would grow from a tiny seed to a splendid apple tree. She would meet many friends. Theanore will try her hand at being a merchant like her father. And she will get to know her lifetime companion, the merman Marinus. But as every farmer can tell you, apple trees live only for about 150 years and so, with her tree dried up, so will Theanore die. But before that, she will live.

He called me his ruin. Then he made me one. Alpha Shiloh's rejection wasn’t just a scar—it was a betrayal. He left me shattered. Broken. And I had to rebuild myself in silence. I almost forgot the way his touch once burned like salvation. Now he’s back. Not to beg forgiveness. To bargain. A deadly mission, he says. He promises freedom. But then presence ignites my wolf into a frenzy. She thrashes, desperate to claim him again. But I remember the coldness in his eyes when he exiled me. The way the pack turned their backs as I crawled into the wilderness, half-dead and wholly broken. Hate simmers hotter than desire. Yet here I am, bargaining with the devil who shattered me. Every moment we share is a lie. He doesn’t know about the shadows I’ve fed, the truth I’ve buried. Or the child. One whisper of its existence, and the pack will paint the forest with my blood. But the closer we get to completing his mission, the harder it is to hide… from him, or from the part of me that still craves him. Freedom has a price. So does vengeance. And I’m not sure which will destroy me first.

Gabriel, a dominant omega, is caught up in a complex web of intrigue and danger at the royal court. After uncovering the truth about Olivier, a member of the royal family, and inciting a rebellion, he is marked by an unknown alpha. As the rebellion overthrows the old order, a new empire emerges, driven by a ruthless ruler whose rise Gabriel inadvertently enabled.Haunted by the weight of his actions, he flees from his family, his past, and the dangerous ties of the court. On the run, Gabriel must deal with shifting alliances, hidden enemies, and the growing power of the mysterious alpha whose mark he carries. As the empire's grip tightens and ghosts from his past resurface, he must decide whether to confront the forces threatening to engulf him—or risk losing himself completely in a world that regards him as either a pawn or a weapon.

Alana, a kind-hearted werewolf from the Moon Pack, stumbled across an unconscious stranger in the river and rushed to his aid, she nursed him back to health despite the pack's strict rules against harboring outsiders. However, Alana soon regrets her choice as the stranger awakens and wreaks havoc upon her pack taking total control over the pack, leaving Alana filled with hatred and an unwavering desire for revenge. The story takes another turn as Alana is forced into an unwanted marriage by him, the same man who killed everyone she held dear, torn with loss and grief, Alana vows to wreak vengeance on him and make him pay for all the pain he caused. Little did she know that the moon Goddess had other plans as her little plan for revenge would open her up to a new world of passion, emotions, restitutions, desire, and secrets. After all, fate always had a tricky way of doing things.

Billy Black never expected much from life, but even he didn’t think his own parents would sell him to demons for a sack of cursed gold. Betrayed and sacrificed, he awakens in the depths of Hell—not as some chosen hero or prophesied warrior, but as property. Stripped of his humanity and thrown into the lowest pits of the underworld, Billy is sold to a band of demon slavers and dragged into the Blood Crucible, a brutal gladiator arena where the damned fight, die, and rot for the amusement of their infernal masters. Weak and outmatched, he is nothing more than sport for the crowd—until starvation pushes him to do the unthinkable. In a moment of desperation, Billy devours the flesh of a fallen demon, its corrupted essence seeping into his bones. The transformation is slow, agonizing—his body warping, his mind darkening, his humanity slipping away. But with each bite, with each kill, he becomes stronger, faster, something not quite human anymore. His unnatural evolution catches the eye of Lady Vaelith, a widowed demon queen with a throne to protect and enemies circling like vultures. Intrigued by his potential—and aroused by his growing ferocity—she buys him from the pits. But not as a warrior. Not as a champion. As her consort. Billy refuses to be tamed, but the abyss is patient, and Vaelith knows how to turn fire into something even deadlier. As he spirals deeper into the pleasures and horrors of Hell, the question remains: is he still a man fighting for freedom, or has he become something far worse?

In a world where civilization has fallen and only the strongest survive, Ron lives by one rule: trust no one. With his beast companion, Fang a monstrous predator feared by even the deadliest hunters he roams the lawless lands where mutated creatures, bandits, and desperate scavengers fight for survival. The remnants of fallen kings still hoard the last of the world’s resources food, water, and weapons while warlords and mercenaries carve out their own empires. Ron wants no part of their struggle. But when a royal carriage crashes deep within the Grimlands, he finds himself caught in a battle between ruthless bandits and elite warriors protecting a mysterious princess. With Fang’s devastating power and his own sharp instincts, Ron tips the scales—only to realize this fight is just the beginning. Is he destined to remain a lone hunter, or will this fateful encounter change his path forever?

The reason I am looking at death with my eyes... I want to escape a meaningless life, certainly a fake one. Also, what good is it to be born cursed if you can't pursue your curses fully?

Mark un día descubre que puede controlar el fuego, ahora junto a sus amigos deberá llevar a cabo la mayor misión de su vida

Rejected. Humiliated. Broken. When Celeste’s fated mate betrayed her for a stronger she-wolf, she lost everything—her home, her status, her dignity. Cast aside as weak, she had no choice but to leave the only life she had ever known. But fate wasn’t done with her. Taken in by a powerful Alpha feared across the packs, Celeste’s suffering should have ended. Instead, it was only the beginning. Her body burned with an unbearable pain, her mind tormented by visions of something ancient—something terrifying. She was changing, evolving into something out of legend. A wolf that shouldn’t exist. As whispers of prophecy swirl around her, her ex-mate begins to regret his choice. But Celeste is no longer the helpless woman he left behind. And this time, she’s not alone. Her second-chance mate is nothing like the first—ruthless, powerful, and utterly unwavering in his devotion. But with enemies in the shadows, a past that refuses to let go, and a woman who believes she is entitled to the Alpha by Celeste’s side, survival will take more than just strength. It will take strategy. It will take revenge. And when the time comes, Celeste will show them all that what remains after heartbreak… is something far more dangerous.

James Hitchcock's betrayal by his wife and daughters started his hell. As time went by, he could never pick himself back up and died on the street in his old age. The goddess of time had watched the once kind-hearted man lose everything but still pushed forward even when his life never improved. In the realm of life and death, she asked James if he wished to have a do-over from when everything started falling apart. She is willing to give him three gifts of his choosing. To do as he pleases with. *Warning: This has mind control and mind manipulation* Mc will sleep with women who meet his standards while using it. But do not worry, he won't be stealing women.

A love written in the stars, a fate bound by time. Xing Yue, a lonely celestial star, carries a past she does not remember. unknown to her, she is the reincarnation of Ling Xiao [The goddess of the moon], whose memories are sealed within the sacred peony flower. guarded by Yue Han [The god of moon], this flower holds the key to a forgotten love-but also the power to awaken the dark god, Mo Yue. when fate intervenes, a single misstep shatters the balance, casting Xing Yue and Yue Han into the mortal realm. stripped of their celestial power, they must navigate a world where destiny is rewritten, memories are lost, and love must be found once more. let's see what will happen...

"You don't deserve to be auctioned" The Don finally said, making me stop the struggle. "Thank you" I said as I cleaned my watery eyes, happy that he finally listened to my subtle pleas. "Get her ready for the ritual!" The Don ordered the big man who was currently still holding me. **** "Once marked by the Don, you do not own your life anymore as you solely become his" ~ Author. ******* The minute he set his eyes on her, he knew he had to make her suffer for the sins of her sister and so he MARKED HER. Jadelyn was being used as a collateral for her father's unpaid debt, landing her in the hands of the most ruthless young don - Romano Callamore. All Romano knew was that she had to pay for the sins of her wicked sister -his ex secret lover and that he did. Just when their love was about to blossom after so many tribulations; Jadelyn's sister reappears back with a child who looked exactly like Romano Callamore. Confusion sets in as Jadelyn doesn't know how to feel considering the fact that she was pregnant and also in love with with her sister's First Love. Jadelyn was torn between letting her beloved manipulative sister have a happy life without her- Jadelyn in the picture, AND fighting for what she wants What do you think her decision will be? Family Loyalty or Love? Join me as we uncover unending secrets and unexpected plot twists. °•° # WARNING. This story contains mature and explicit content. ©This work is a product of authors imagination, ranging from the names, plot, events and whatnot. Thank you as you read!

How does one find a place to bloom in a world of betrayal and death, where evil reigns? An orphaned peasant, young Caleb never imagined he would become a force that would shape the fate of the Empire. Conscripted to fight a war in a place shrouded in mystery, he quickly learns to embrace a gift that could tip the scales in the Empire’s favor—but at what cost? As the conflict intensifies, he soon faces a choice: to become the very monster he fought against, or to preserve his humanity and fight for a future free from tyranny.

Bloom was a small girl when she lost her parents so she was bought up by her two brothers and a sister she also have a lovely grandpa. As she would say that she has a annoying neighbor but soon he would be her love as he is also a spy they would go through many obstacles . I can't wait tell all about their love and adventure's.

【WSA Newbie 2025 Entry】 I'll eat dog shit... Don't kill me... The above lines were solely for drawing attention. I'm sorry if it ruined your time. In a world plagued by unleashed horrors from the depths of hell, Earth stands on the brink of annihilation. The devil himself has swung wide the gates of hell for the reclamation of the throne of heaven, allowing monsters and demons to roam freely, spreading chaos and destruction. But hope flickers in the horror of darkness as God's unleashed the hidden powers within people of the world and marked worthy chosen few with supreme power to rise against the encroaching evil who are known to the world as: Avernus Slayer. Among them is our protagonist, who, along with a fraction of humanity, was granted extraordinary abilities, divided into four categories based on their unique powers, which are classified as • Miraculars • Berserkbleeders • Whisperers • Antitheusars However, amidst this struggle of power, a secret remains buried. There is a hidden demigod among the chosen few, blessed by all four categories yet he or she stays neutral avoiding conflict as a supporter but to whom? Read to know the fate of humanity unfolding through letters.

"Have you heard of the legend?" A granny starts with her grandchild in her lap Once upon a time in a land enveloped by snow,a land unvisited by the sun where even a fraction of fire could not exist There lived a tyrant A ghost king,who emerged victorious from fighting over thousands and thousands of ghosts in one go And on the day the divine heaven regarded as the one day the sun shines the brightest,what should've been bright and warm,became dark and cold,for it is also that day that the tyrant emerged victorious claiming the title Ghost king,the 5th of the heavenly calamity,the heaven shook for 6 incense time that day "What does the ghost king look like granny?"the grandchild ask innocence burning in his eyes as it sparkled,so his grandmother says They say he is like ice,skin so pale he looked like a dead body pulled from the depth of ocean,hair frosty white that almost came down to hide his eyes,and his eyes......one look at his eyes and you accept you fate,for his eyes screamed death,a sorrowful mourn of the dead,as if his eyes contains death itself Oh!and people says he has holes on his face too "Really granny? that's not true right?" "Who knows?but it's time for you to go to bed now,or else he will come"His granny tickles his toes, giggle bursting out "B-but granny, you've never told me his name" No one knows his name actually,but since his story came and reached the farthest of land,he was known to be called "Graceful white death",for the chilling breeze and the freezing cold announced his presence, And it is said even the sun would freeze in fear of him

Reincarnation: When an Otaku Gets Reincarnated follows Sora, an otaku reborn as Lorien in a fantasy world. Unlike typical overpowered protagonists, he has no special abilities—just determination and struggle. With rivals pushing him to his limits, he must carve his own path to greatness.

When a modern soul is reincarnated into the body of a cursed prince, his life is anything but ordinary. Born with a rare and dangerous mark that evolves over time, the prince is destined to be either a powerful hero or a terrifying monster. Marked as one of the rare individuals cursed every century, he must navigate a world filled with royal intrigue, magical secrets, and a destiny he never asked for. In the heart of the royal palace and a prestigious academy where secrets run as deep as the bloodlines, the prince finds himself torn between his dark past and a future that could be shaped by love. As his curse threatens to consume him, he discovers that those who should fear him may be the ones who love him the most. The princess, the mage, and the knight—all are drawn to him in ways that defy fate. But with the curse changing his very being, will their love be enough to save him or will it push him to the edge of his humanity? Torn between his villainous legacy and a chance at redemption, the forgotten prince must decide whether to embrace his dark power or risk losing everything—his love, his humanity, and his future. But as he faces powerful enemies, uncovering hidden truths about the mark he carries, he finds that love is his most dangerous weapon. Cursed Mark: Rise of the Forgotten Prince is a tale of forbidden love, self-discovery, and the fight against fate. With an evolving curse, a heart divided, and a future uncertain, this is a story of a prince’s rise from darkness to find his destiny—one that may just be shaped by those who love him most.

Lyra, a human girl living on the edge of the sun-drenched realm of Lumina, harbors a forbidden secret: the Lunar Bloom, a magical ability tied to the moon and the shadowed realm of Umbra. When she's discovered using her magic and connected to Caelum, a prince of Umbra, she's imprisoned in Lumina's Crystal Cells, accused of consorting with the shadows. Caelum, driven by a forbidden connection to Lyra, breaches the Luminary stronghold to rescue her. However, their escape is disrupted by the Keepers, ancient beings who guard the void between worlds. Lyra is separated from Caelum and cast into the depths of Umbra, a realm both alluring and terrifying. Lost and alone, Lyra encounters the Echo of Shadows, a mystical entity that reveals her true nature: she is a bridge between Lumina and Umbra, a child of both light and shadow. Guided by a mysterious Nyx Hound, she journeys through the treacherous forests of Umbra, facing shadow spiders and other dangers. As she navigates this unfamiliar world, Lyra must confront her hidden powers, unravel the mysteries of her connection to Caelum, and decide where her loyalties truly lie. Caught between the rigid light of Lumina and the untamed shadows of Umbra, she must choose her path and face the consequences of a love that could shatter the delicate balance between the two realms.

They say flowers bloom in the harshest places, but I never expected to find myself blooming alongside Chou Mizuno—a reckless, infuriating whirlwind who somehow became my partner. In a world where flowers carry secrets and missions blur the line between duty and desire, she makes me question everything I thought I knew. This is our story—a tale of trust, friendship, and something that might just be love. They say flowers bloom in the harshest places, but I never expected to find myself blooming alongside Chou Mizuno—a reckless, infuriating whirlwind who somehow became my partner. In a world where flowers carry secrets and missions blur the line between duty and desire, she makes me question everything I thought I knew. This is our story—a tale of trust, friendship, and something that might just be love.