If Tomorrow Comes Sidney Sheldon Crime

Protagonist: Huang Zhong: Male, 17 years old at the beginning of the story, in the critical period of youth rebellion. He is thin, with slightly messy short hair, and his eyes are often stubborn and confused. Because he grew up in a repressive family environment for a long time, he is sensitive and has a strong self-esteem. He usually wears simple T-shirts and jeans, and there are occasionally some stains on his clothes, which is a small portrayal of his unruly life. He lives with his parents in a residential building in an old community. The small and dim room carries his countless sleepless nights. The walls of the room are covered with posters of his favorite rock bands, which is his yearning for freedom. Key characters: Father: Male, in his forties, an ordinary factory worker, busy all day for the family's livelihood. Long-term fatigue makes him slightly hunched, and his face is full of traces of time. He is not good at speaking and has serious communication barriers with Huang Zhong. When Huang Zhong rebels and makes mistakes, he always treats him in a simple and rough way, which also deepens the gap between father and son. Mother: Female, also in her forties, is an ordinary housewife with a gentle but somewhat cowardly personality. Faced with the conflict between her husband and son, she often feels powerless and can only cry secretly. She always manages the big and small affairs of the family, trying to maintain this shaky home with silent efforts. Best friend: Male, about the same age as Huang Zhong, a boy with a generous personality and a strong sense of friendship. He is tall and strong, with two deep dimples when he smiles, giving people a sunny and cheerful feeling. He and Huang Zhong met on the street and experienced many rebellious days together. When Huang Zhong was in danger, he always stood up without hesitation. The injury that time to protect Huang Zhong became an important opportunity for Huang Zhong's life transformation.

Five years ago, Sirah made a heart-wrenching decision to end her budding relationship with Dimahom after only three months of dating. Though deeply in love, she believed their frequent arguments and her personal ambitions were insurmountable obstacles. Convinced that Dimahom was a distraction from her dreams of exploring the world, she ghosted him, leaving without a trace. Now, having lived her dream life of travel and adventure, Sirah is ready to return home to her family and a more settled life. As she prepares for her journey back, memories of Dimahom flood her mind. Despite the passage of time and their long separation, her feelings for him remain strong. Dimahom, on the other hand, has never quite moved on from Sirah. Her sudden departure left a void in his heart, and he often wonders about her, even after all these years. As fate would have it, their paths are about to cross once again. Returning to her hometown, Sirah is faced with the reality of her choices and the impact they've had on those she left behind. Amidst family reunions and the warmth of home, she unexpectedly encounters Dimahom. The spark between them is undeniable, but so are the unresolved issues and the pain of their past. In this heartfelt and poignant tale, Sirah and Dimahom must navigate their complicated history and rekindle their connection. Will they be able to overcome their past misunderstandings and arguments? Can they find a way to build a future together, or will the memories of their brief yet intense romance remain just that—memories? "Hope Tomorrow is Ours" is a story of love, self-discovery, and the courage to face the past in order to embrace the future.

[Previously, a high IQ cold-faced bomb disposal expert x cultured & disciplined boss character] In public, he is the boss and she is his special assistant, but behind closed doors, he is a wolf and she is a rabbit. She Xian was for the first time finding out that being a boss's assistant is even more exhausting than defusing bombs. Seeing the precious young master Gu who always wants to stick around her 24/7, she finally can't stand it anymore and wants to resort to using force to solve this problem. Gu Chen: "Don't forget who gave you this job." She Xian: "This is what I got in return for defusing bombs on my own!" Gu Chen: "You're ungrateful!" She Xian: "You pretentious scum!" Gu Chen: "......" If fight she can't, scold she can't, so what to do? Pamper her, of course. What Gu Chen didn't expect was that this little special assistant is more capable than he imagined! Defusing bombs, investigating the truth, fighting love rivals, dealing with the real culprit, she is simply the right hand man that heaven bestowed upon him. If one has such a wife, what more can a husband ask for, hurry up and propose!

When an anxiety-ridden, depressed boy’s sister disappears for four years with no trace, he is unsure what to think. Upon coming back, she reveals that she’s accidentally visited the future, where a person she won’t name is destroying the world. The world ends in a week. Can they stop this person before dimensions collide and the world as they know it ceases to exist? Updates: irregular updates, school is tough; chapters per day may be more than one depending on how bored I am :)

Rose stood defiantly, eyes locked onto his golden ones as she lifted the hem of her small top, exposing the smooth expanse of her stomach before peeling the fabric over her head. The red glittering bra shimmering under moonlight as if made for this very moment. She ignored the tremor of anticipation curling in her gut. None of that mattered. Not even the reckless haze of drugs clouding her thoughts. Tonight, she was in control. This was a mission. A mission to keep his attention solely on her so could save her friend from his curse. Her fingers hooked into the waistband of her shorts, her breath steadying when she saw him go rigid. Shoulders squared. Posture tensed. Not in fear. Not in disgust. But in something far sinister. His Interest. “Yes… feast your depraved little eyes and filthy mind on this,” she whispered, smirking as the shorts fell away, pooling at her ankles. The silky red thong clung to her hips, the moonlight accentuating every curve of her body. She flicked the discarded clothing aside, shifting her weight slightly as she let her nightly visitor drink in the sight of her naked glory. His posture no longer that of boredom. Good. That was exactly what she wanted. More like, what intoxicated, irrational Rose wanted. She twirled, giving him a deliberate view, rolling her hips just enough to torment. “Since you’ve made my life a living hell, I might as well return the favor.” She cast a wicked smile over her shoulder. “Consider this my gift to you—one you’ll never get to touch.” By the time she turned back, her stomach plummeted. He had moved. No longer a distant silhouette in the meadow—he now stood at the edge of her patio. Much closer and so much real. The thrill that had fueled her was fading slowly. Had she just made a mistake playing this game with her stalker? Swallowing hard, she lowered herself onto the chair, parting her bare legs wide and letting the wooden cross dangle before her barely covered cherry, in a taunt. A silent challenge. His fingers curled around the wooden rail, veins standing taut against the black ink of his tattoos. His chest rose and fell, controlled but heavier, as though restraining something barely contained beneath his skin. "Want a taste, my dear stalker?" Rose whispers She had him pinned. Or so she thought. Her shadowy visitor moves. Slow, deliberate steps leading closer. Panic slammed into her. No. Rose bolted upright, pressing the cross against the glass door separating them. “Stay back!” Her voice wavered a bit. “I swear, I’ll burn your stalking ass right where you stand!” He stilled. A beat of silence. Then— A low, quiet chuckle rumbled through the night air, reaching her ears like smoke. Deep and Dark. Her stomach twisted. The sound was foreign, yet eerily familiar. As if she had always known this was how he would sound. His hands rose in mock surrender, his hooded head tilting slightly, as if entertained by her little performance. Then, as effortlessly as he had closed the distance, he stepped back. Rose’s breath fastened. She was playing with fire, willingly, by provoking the one who comes out at night and remain in shadows. And he was enjoying it.   == In the embrace of her ancestral town, Rose seeks refuge from the echoes of her past. Little does she know, her return to her roots will awaken dormant shadows, shattering ordinary her existence. For when the darkness falls over the town, from the pitch black rises a shadowy figure that haunt her nights. In the darkness he sweeps her off the ground in terrible fear and the allure of sinister intrigue. And once the sun comes, a man with a god awful attitude, haunts her in the broad day light. Causing her to swell with pure disdain. With each passing night, it draws closer to Rose, casting a chilling spell that both terrifies and exhilarates her. Thrust into a labyrinth of mysteries can she navigate the treacherous path laid before her, or will her nightly visitor consume her whole?

Crime run's through the streets, Thugs run the streets, the cops are corrupt. Crime lords fight for territory, But what happens if one man fights back. What if one man could change the tides of the Crime War forever?

Simon Ivanov found dead near the Han river Korea, cause of death: drowning. "such a blatant lie" the name Simon Ivanov, and i have been killed by the Mafia that i have served for years. Reason? None.

The Angel of Death. The man everyone fears. They say he’s merciless, that he has killed more people than anyone in the Circle. No one dares cross him. But there’s a secret, one that no one knows. James Bellini has never killed anyone. Not once. The rumors started because of a misunderstanding, a mistake so deep that even he couldn’t fix it. The truth is something only God himself could untangle. And James? He’s just a man caught in the middle of it all.

When Qin Ke woke up after her death, she realized that she was lying in a bridge hole, surrounded by darkness and a few dead people, and there was a game panel right in front of her. 　　The panel was very familiar to her, and it was the very game she had been playing before her sudden death. 　　It's a crime solving and mystery solving game where the player is drawn into the intrigue of multiple cases, each with their own unique escape challenges and surprises. 　　Surprises? Surprise! 　　It's exciting when you put it in a game, but it's deadly when you put it in reality! 　　There are thrilling unsolved cases waiting for you to scout, find out who is the culprit, be careful of the people around you, even passers-by may be hiding a big secret!

Apocalypse、Rebirth、Explosive hoarding of supplies、Infinite space、Blackening Revenge of Bitch. The world has entered the Ice Age, and the end of the cold ice has arrived, with 95% of humanity on the planet dying! In his previous life, Jack was killed by someone he had helped because of his kindness. Reborn a month before the end of the Cold Ice Age, Jack awakened his spatial ability and began to crazily hoard supplies! Lack of supplies? He emptied a billion of dollar warehouse in a super mall! Are you living comfortably? He built a super safe house that was comparable to a fortress of the end! The end of the day is approaching, and others are frozen into dogs, willing to give up everything for a bite.

Kit is torn between two lovers and some dangerous people are after her.

The voices are not being heard as people start disappearing,but what caused this kind of outbreak to happen? Can Seraphine save the forest with her voice and save her people before it's too late? Everything starts disappearing, and the trees start to burn. People are left homeless, and many are missing, but the only one who can stop this is Seraphine. It starts off peaceful, but with a snap of a finger, things start to go bad, and no one knows what the future of fantasia will look like in the upcoming years.

After the Kingdom of Runalond united the world 500 years ago, its signature Rune Art became a part of citizens’ everyday lives. No matter one's identity or status, all children at the age of 16 are granted the right to study at a Rune Art Academy in order to secure a place in society. However, one region is an exception. Lostburg, inhabited by outcasts, scoundrels, and rejects, is a large town completely abandoned by any form of law and support from the kingdom. Though poor and uneducated, it remains a relatively comfortable place to live... if you know how. Nathan Modernson, a young boy born and raised in Lostburg, has never met his mother and lives a humble life alongside his rogue father. With his wits of speech and mindfulness of the environment, he believes nobody knew how to live freely and happily in Lostburg more than him. Just when Nathan thinks this is as far as his life goes, one ordinary day, his father suddenly asks him a simple yet peculiar question. Nathan’s seemingly careless response, changed him, and possibly the entire world, forever.

Seventeen-year-old Rin Asakura is tired. Tired of pretending, tired of hoping, and tired of waking up to another day that feels the same. On the surface, he is just another quiet student, drifting through high school unnoticed. But inside, he carries an unbearable weight—the fear of being forgotten, the pain of feeling useless, and the exhaustion of existing without purpose. His world is a cycle of loneliness and self-doubt, where every interaction feels like a performance. He used to believe things would get better, but now, he isn’t so sure. His only solace is in late-night walks, the quiet hum of the city, and the thought that maybe, just maybe, tomorrow won’t come. But then he meets Aoi, a girl who hides her own scars behind a bright smile. She seems untouchable, always laughing, always surrounded by people. Yet, Rin notices the way her hands tremble when she thinks no one is looking. And somehow, their paths keep crossing. As their fragile connection deepens, Rin starts to wonder—is it possible to share the weight of suffering? Or will opening up only make things worse? When the past comes crashing back and secrets unravel, Rin is forced to face the one question he’s been avoiding: Does he want to live, or does he just not want to die?

Lila Evadne's life is as composed as her music—until an invitation to her ex's wedding threatens to unravel everything. Lured to a secluded, private island for her past lover's nuptials, she only had two things in mind: the past and the future. Surrounded by her friends from high school, Charlie, a determined journalist and Rafe, a man with a hidden past of his own, Lila expected nothing but a weekend of forced politeness and distant memories. As the island grows more isolated with each passing day, strange things begin to happen. In the isolated paradise, no one is safe from the web of deception spun by Nathaniel’s obsessive desire to reclaim what he lost. Love, betrayal, and deadly secrets collide, leaving Lila with an impossible choice: escape the island—and the tangled web of her past—or face the consequences of a love that might just kill her.

Elizabeth has to learn to live with the pain of knowing that her mother died because of her father or so she believes. Tom sees the world differently through the eyes of a lady he meets, Hope. Bernice battles with the truth of who her father really was and the need to let go of her pain. Rachel is torn between forgiving her father and watching her mother suffer for the truth she carries. In a world where these young people live, close to each other but far from the darkness they each carry, one of them has to man up and do the right thing.

The night falls, and the hidden corners of the campus conceal secrets unknown to most. What seemed like a chance encounter during a “hunting the hidden” outing—an abandoned photocopy of an ID card—has now reignited ambitions long buried. Once, he was a prodigious talent, destined for greatness, but a single deception stripped him of everything, forcing him to swear off his past. Yet, when fate beckoned once more, he chose to reach out. Peering into the world through cracks of information, manipulating minds from the shadows, he orchestrates a game of precision and deception. Revenge, betrayal, calculation, manipulation… As the pieces on the board fall one by one, does he still control the game? Or has someone else, hidden in the darkness, been waiting for him to step into the final act all along? In this irreversible “hunting the hidden,” who will emerge as the ultimate victor?

Caught between her mother’s relentless pressure to marry her irresponsible cousin and her own dreams of completing her studies and building a career, Teal finds herself at a breaking point. Abandoned by the man she once loved, she faces an unexpected twist when the wealthy and enigmatic Alexander Epix enters her life with a shocking proposal of marriage. As obstacles rain down on her like a storm, Teal must navigate the chaos of a loveless marriage, a future hanging in the balance, and the faint hope of finding light in their shared darkness. Can she uncover love where none was meant to exist? Dive into the story to discover the answer.

【Love Simulator, at your service】 【The simulated content will be presented in the form of text and memory scenes】 【The simulation process is divided into three stages: pursuit stage, romance stage, and twist/heartwarming stage】 【After the simulation ends, a score and commentary will be generated to help you evaluate this relationship】 【Click to continue】 .... In Japan, Minami Yuuki received a love simulator. What's the point of a fake simulation? He used to disdain it. Until he discovered that he could acquire skills honed in simulated life and even gain future information through simulation. Simulated romance is really fascinating! ============ Translation Disclaimer: I do not own the rights to this novel. I am solely responsible for the translation efforts. If you like the novel, please help me by giving a review and power stones. This series is currently being hosted on Hiraethtranslation. For advanced chapters: https://hiraethtranslation.com/novel/love-comes-after-simulation/ Chapter Updates Every: Monday:Tuesday:Wednesday 3 Chapters a week.

Lions of Tomorrow is a gripping political thriller set in a post-apocalyptic future where only 25 "nations" remain after global collapse, pandemics, and warfare caused by the onset of the great breakdown(2039-2046). Amidst the ashes of the old world, after the aftermath period(2046-2052) Japan now as the "True Japanese Republic" stands as one of the "okay nations," led by the National Liberal Party (NLP) from 2048, with its imperial family desperately trying to regain power. At the heart of the new national order is the Lainson Program(LP) a government initiative controlled by the Lainson agency(LA) designed to mold the next generation of leaders who will shape the future of Japan. But this program is more than just education it's a battleground of ambition, loyalty, and survival. In a world fractured by power struggles, the Lainson program(LP) is the ultimate proving ground for the nation’s youth, where rival factions and hidden agendas collide. Akira Ryu, the son of a runaway imperial princess and a key member of the NLP, is thrust into the program with the help of his fathers friend after the tragic deaths of his parents, which he believes were no mere accident. With a cunning mind and ruthless ambition, Akira seeks to manipulate the Lainson Program to his advantage, using it as a stepping stone to take control of Japan. But in his quest for power, he faces a network of enemies both within the program and beyond it who are equally determined to shape Japan in their own image. Among Akira’s potential allies are Kiria, an engineering prodigy and heir to one of worlds last remaining giant companies, Kaito, a fiercely loyal boy seeking revenge for the loss of his family, Yu, a brilliant economist with a dark past and Hayato, a mysterious boy whose parents’ disappearance is tied to the very foundations of the Lainson Development Committee. As Akira navigates the dangerous political landscape, he must decide who to trust, who to betray, and whether he can achieve his goals without losing his humanity. But as power shifts, alliances shift with it what was once considered impossible may be the only way forward. The future of Japan and perhaps the world will be decided by those who dare to rise from the ashes of the old world. In a world where nothing is as it seems, the true lions of tomorrow will emerge not from the battlefield, but from the shadows of the Lainson Program.

Antoinette Newman, firstborn of Adrian Newman and Brittany Newman, who was left for dead, was kidnapped by The Shadow to turn her into a fierce warrior and a lethal weapon to achieve his criminal purposes. Oleg Romanov raised her as a daughter, knowing that she has a high IQ of 850. She was injected with the serum known as the "die-resurrect" (which "kills the person's personality and memories" and turns her into a fierce killer) Due to her great intelligence, she evaded the effects of the serum and pretends to be dominated to fiercely find out the true intentions of The Shadow and fight for justice to be done and face the sinister plans of this powerful world organization that even she does not even imagine the extent of its power and influence, which she will also meet an alien who also fights against The Shadow from another part of the Multiverse, which she will fall in love with and will be part of so that she can become The Fire Cat. The author's first character with autism and neurodivergency.

In the midst of a brutal war, dark elf assassin Arden is tasked with retrieving vital plans from a light elf enemy. His mission uncovers a deadly weapon—a gun created by dwarves using black powder—that threatens to change the course of the conflict. Teaming up with Berdine, a half-human, half-feline master healer, Arden navigates treacherous terrains and deadly confrontations to prevent the weapon from falling into enemy hands. They capture Prince Eryndor, who reveals an internal plot to overthrow King Faelor and seize the weapon. With General Ninloth coordinating their efforts, Arden and Berdine split their forces. Arden leads an infiltration to stop the coup, while Ninloth and Berdine aim to secure or destroy the weapon plans. As they face magic, betrayal, and their own moral dilemmas, they must act swiftly to protect their kingdom. "War Crimes" is a high-stakes fantasy of dark magic, shifting loyalties, and the relentless pursuit of survival in a world where the lines between right and wrong blur.

Montrose City—a metropolis built on crime, where the mafia controls everything from the streets to the police force. Antonio "Nero" Vasquez, the city's most feared and respected mafia boss, rules with an iron grip, ensuring order in a world where chaos thrives. The Blacks dominate the criminal empire, while the Greys, the desperate and the expendable, take on the city's dirtiest work. When Elias "Eli" Mercer, a low-level Grey, is framed for the murder of a made man, he becomes a hunted fugitive caught between two warring mafia families. The Sorvinos want him dead for revenge, while the Riccis see him as the key to tipping the balance of power. With no allies and nowhere to hide, Eli must navigate Montrose’s treacherous underworld, uncover the truth behind his setup, and escape before the city swallows him whole. Meanwhile, Isabella Vasquez, Antonio’s own daughter and a detective in the corrupt Montrose Police Department, fights to maintain a fragile balance between law and the criminal empires that fund the force. As gang wars threaten to erupt and a deadly assassin organization lurks in the shadows, Montrose inches closer to an all-out bloodbath. In a city where loyalty is fleeting and death is inevitable, the only rule is survival.

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