Baby Steps

He is the most prestigious and mysterious man, the head of ZMI Agency's special agents. A person of immense influence. Just how influential? He says, find out for yourself! * She is a foreign-born master of criminal psychology, a psychological counselor at a correctional facility. A small fry who is always hungry for more. How small? She says, none of your business! * Zhan Se can't understand why, in just a short bathroom break, she was ensnared by such a cold, dignified, evil, domineering, awesome... a benefactor who is described with all the positive adjectives usually associated with the male protagonists in novels... What?!! She owed him six years ago? Not only did she owe him, but she also has a 6-year-old bun calling her mom? Holy moly! Since they both have a child together, who actually owes whom? ————————●Alternative Edition Introduction●———————— This is a guidebook for a nerdy girl's road to success. This is a must-have secret manual for marital roads. This is an encyclopedia on criminal psychology. This is the life journey of a woman who every man dreams of, working her way up. Urban marriage, rich family scandal, case tracking. All is revealed in "The Surprising Marriage Journey"… Indulgence is boundless, love and affection are reinterpreted! Nothing is the best, there is only better! Reading online novels, for the sense of satisfaction! Cracking melon seeds and peeling peanuts, sit in a row and taste together. Taste the power, color, fame, and wealth, and watch the various states of sentient beings with a smile. (Note: ① This book is one-on-one, absolutely clean, those who dislike the author and the author's writing style should avoid this pit) (Note: ② This book is purely fictitious, and there is no need to verify its authenticity. Reading the text comes with a lightning rod, no compensation for discomfort)

At Crestwood High, Maya has it all: beauty, popularity, and the perfect boyfriend—or so she thought. When a public betrayal shatters her world, Maya finds herself in desperate need of a distraction. Enter Eddie, the quiet, enigmatic bookworm who’s content to blend into the background. What starts as a lighthearted challenge to “tame” the nerd spirals into an unexpected journey of self-discovery. Forced to partner up on a school project, Maya and Eddie clash, connect, and challenge each other in ways they never imagined. Behind Eddie’s sharp wit and guarded exterior lies a secret life that threatens to upend everything Maya thought she knew about him—and herself. As jealousy, secrets, and old flames ignite a battle of hearts, Maya must decide: is taming the nerd really worth it, or is Eddie the one taming her? 10 Steps to Tame the Nerd is a heartfelt enemies-to-lovers story about self-worth, redemption, and the unexpected power of love to change everything.

"Listen, buddy, your cock was the last thing that got inside me, so unless I’m having some kind of miracle baby, yeah, you’re the father. Congrats." — Raelynn had one goal that night—drown her sorrows in cheap whiskey after getting fired from her job. What she didn’t plan on was two surprises: one, a steamy night with a ridiculously good-looking stranger, and two, a $10,000 check for her the next morning. Jackpot, right? Wrong. Nothing could’ve prepared her for the biggest surprise of all—she’s pregnant. And the father? None other than Elion Vaelorian, the country’s richest and most powerful businessman, with a face that could melt ice... and a personality just as cold. What Raelynn doesn’t know is that Elion isn’t just any man. And the baby she’s carrying? Let’s just say it’s far from ordinary, and its existence could shake the foundations of the world she knows.

In a world torn apart by magic, war, and ancient history, the lives of three unlikely heroes intertwine in ways they never imagined. Celia, a girl haunted by her resemblance to the Queen of Curses, longs for a place to belong. Despite the hatred she faces, her unyielding compassion drives her to protect the innocent, even at great personal risk. Kaiser, heir to the Asura Kingdom’s throne, has turned his back on his royal lineage. Cunning and emotionally guarded, he hides a heart scarred by betrayal and loss. As the shadow of a cruel cult looms larger, Kaiser's thirst for revenge threatens to consume him. Lucas Reinhardt, the God's chosen sorcerer with a haunted past, is a beacon of humor and courage to his friends. But beneath his carefree demeanor lies a soul deeply wounded by loss, making him fight harder to shield those he holds dear. As their paths converge, the trio must navigate a world of broken kingdoms, unspoken truths, and a rising darkness. With demons lurking in the shadows and a cult bent on destruction, their choices will shape not only their fates but the future of their world. The Last Step is a tale of resilience, revenge, and the fragile bonds of friendship forged in the face of despair. In a land where magic can both destroy and heal, can these three stand against the tide—or will their pasts drag them into the abyss?

R.D., a famous rockstar and playboy, and Black Eagle, the terror of the mafia world, cross paths one day. Nandita Sherawat, the queen of the mafia, married Abir, but one night, by mistake, she got involved with Rihan and became pregnant. This event changed their lives forever. Two years later, Nandita and her children were brutally killed by Rihan's family, but a magical stone revived Nandita. Now, will she be able to take revenge?

[WSA 2025 ENTRY] In Cinder Pack, one of the powerful seven packs, abandoned children on the streets are considered less than the pets owned by many households. They live from hand-to-mouth, covered in dirt and used however those from better families deem fit all their life. As a result, many of them die from starvation at a very young age and those with good-looking appearances sell themselves off to better families as slaves in order to live. While a select few resort to stealing food and taking the crumbs that fall off the table of those of noble birth. This is the case for Aurelia Night and her childhood best friend, Lydia Hayes. But on a night she went to find them dinner, she overhears a conversation she shouldn’t have and becomes a target for a ruthless and dangerous Councilam. Left with no choice, she runs into the room of a stranger to hide. A stranger who claimed her as his mate. But being wolfless, she has no idea what this means and just goes along with him since he was a noble man. But as she returns to her friend the next morning, Aurelia finds out Lydia had sold her out to the Councilman in return for a better life. Now seven years later, with no memory of who she is, she unknowingly crosses path again with the stranger from that night. “Mate!” The Alpha suddenly stopped in the middle of his hunt as his nose caught a familiar scent. Well hidden in a spot, two boys snicker amongst themselves as they watched the Alpha look around in confusion. “Is that the Alpha? Doesn’t look like one to me.” “He keeps coming after our pack and mommy. What do we do?” “I have an idea!” Three hours later when the Alpha returned from his walk, he was greeted by the news of his twin sons coming to his abode. What? Twin sons? When he finally accepted the news, the woman they called mommy tried to leave. “Where do you think you’re going? I’m not getting married to you because I want to. I’m getting married to you because my sons need their mother.” Aurelia: “…” When she finally found her voice, she snapped at him. “What are you talking about? Who said they are your sons?” The man pretended to calculate with his fingers before nodding his head a little. “The date we slept together match their date of birth and they look a lot like me. Who can deny such paternity!” Unknown to him, her reappearance in the pack was of no other reason, than to take his life.

Meet Alex Knight, a hardworking young man burdened by crushing debt and a bleak future. When his new boss turns his life into a waking nightmare, Alex finds himself trapped in a job he can't escape, his future held hostage by the whims of a tyrant. Just when he believes he has one anchor left—his girlfriend's love—a devastating betrayal leaves him utterly broken. But then the world changes. The system descends, dragging everyone into a chaotic new reality. Alex becomes the first to sync with it, earning a mysterious title: [Apocalypse Baby] [You have awakened the skill: Exploding Touch] [Anything you touch turns into a bomb.] Armed with a deadly gift, Alex rises from the ashes of his former life to become an unstoppable force in an urban fantasy world where power rules and vengeance drives him forward.

You’ve read countless contract marriage stories where the powerful billionaire holds all the power. But what if the roles were reversed? This time, she’s the one offering the contract—and he has no choice but to sign. Athena Dankworth, a 29-year-old self-made billionaire, built Europe’s largest oil and gas empire, securing her place among the world’s wealthiest. But as her 30th birthday approaches, she realizes success has cost her something priceless—a family. Determined to take control, she does what she does best: make a deal. Her offer? A contract marriage with Roman Bankole, a struggling schoolteacher in desperate need of financial security. In exchange, he’ll give her the one thing money can’t buy—a child. Roman, proud but out of options, agrees. But he refuses to be just another pawn in her empire. From the start, their marriage is a battlefield—Athena demands control, and Roman fights for independence. Then, she discovers his secret: he’s not just a teacher—he’s a billionaire tech prodigy. Now, the power dynamic shifts, emotions blur, and as Athena finds herself pregnant, the biggest question remains: Will they walk away when the contract ends, or risk everything for a love none of them saw coming?

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It had been three years since billionaire Hunter Rockwell last saw Ruby Kingston after the night they spent together. Fate brings them together again and he discovers she had borne a child for him. Hunter wants to play a part in his son’s life and eventually bring them together as a family. Ruby is hesitant. Can Ruby overcome her fears to be with the only man she’s ever loved, or will those fears be their undoing?

“She was there to deliver flowers, not steal his towel… Ava Langley’s life is perfectly polished. As a dedicated periodontist, she’s mastered precision, control, and avoiding messy complications—especially romance. But one unexpected favor throws her orderly world into chaos when she finds herself face-to-face with Grayson Blackwood, a devastatingly handsome billionaire with a playboy reputation—and nothing but a towel between them. Grayson thrives on charm, luxury, and a fast-paced life. He’s never forgotten a face, and Ava’s awkward yet fiery presence is impossible to ignore. Determined to break through her icy walls, Grayson embarks on a chase like no other, captivated by the one woman immune to his wealth and devilish grin. Ava has no interest in becoming another notch on Grayson’s designer belt. But fate keeps pushing them together, and soon their undeniable chemistry burns hotter than they can resist. When sparks turn to flames, Ava must decide if she can trust a man who has everything—except her. And Grayson must prove that beneath the playboy exterior lies a heart worth risking it all for. In a world of high stakes and undeniable passion, will love be the ultimate game changer?”

Waking up without warning in the middle of nowhere. No memory of what happened. You find yourself in an unfamiliar world, with its own customs, morals, and ways of life. How do you survive when you have nothing? How far would you go to stay alive? Would you be willing to sell or buy the unthinkable? Would you compromise your morals just to survive? What would you do if everything you thought you knew about yourself and your limits was put to the test?

“I'm pregnant” I declared, as I bowed my head to avoid his piercing gaze on me. “I'm not ready to be a father yet, so take it out” He replied icily, my eyes which were filled with tears, widened. That night was one that brought misery into my life, I was naive and that led me straight into the Devil's Den. “You forgot your place!” He mocked me while I laid on the floor in tears of shame and disgrace. “I don't do peasants” he smirked, I felt my throat go dry as I took hold of the hem of my dress and held it tightly. Was I just called a peasant? ‘Shut it! Aren't you one?’ My subconscious mind mocked in my head, and I sobbed pinching myself because I did forget my place as a ‘maid’. “Rebels don't surrender to emotions” his eyes darkened as he spoke those words to me then he turned to leave. More tears streamed down my eyes as I watched his retreating steps. He took my virginity and I couldn't stop him because I was helpless. I curse the day our paths crossed because ever since, he's brought pain into my life. Who is he? Want to know how our paths crossed? Who am I and how did I lose my virginity to him? Read this book

Camille was a beautiful young lady living with her single mum, has a job, and a perfect boyfriend who leaves far by the way due to his job, life was going well , until she accidentally sends her nxde to a stranger and things changed cause she was afraid it would ruin her life, but it got weird and intriguing when the stranger turned out to be a rich, CEO!?! Find Out More...

Jinwoo Lee’s life has been shaped by loss and loneliness. Orphaned at a young age, he was adopted by a wealthy but emotionally distant family, only to discover their dark secret: they are professional assassins. Drawn into their shadowy world, Jinwoo stumbles upon a mysterious book titled 5 Steps to Be a Hitman, a guide that transforms his understanding of survival, power, and morality.

There was something about her eyes that drew me to her, even though her baby doll face was full of innocence. I was determined to discover the secret behind her sad eyes, no matter the cost. An attractive and famous photographer who is sought after by many agencies and companies to help advertise their models and products is thrown off one day by the saddest eyes on the most innocent face he has ever witnessed. Even though he has maintained a well endowed bachelor life and has never gone public as to why he chose to be single, he becomes determined to find out everything about the Baby Doll model. His attention to detail as an artist allows him to utilize his ability to find flaws in any model. None have captivated him as much as the Baby Doll face with the sad eyes. Although no one else seems to notice her sad eyes, he may be the only one who will find out the secret behind her eyes and steal her heart. In his search to learn more about this captivating model, he discovers he has bitten off more than he can chew, leading him down a dangerous road. Now he must face his fears and fight for the woman he loves. Even if it kills him.

The journey of Mr Luka Fabio, a detective under Era organization,discovering the story behind the murder of his brother Escarbo just began, as his commander assigned him a task in Detroit to find out the plans of the minions of his brother's killer. On the other hand Myra Cairo is a prosecutor and advocate of crime and homicide investigations and was suddenly partnered with an old friend and hades himself Mr Luka after getting caught up in her sister's crime. Would they answer the long intended question of who is the killer?

"DON'T LEAVE ME HERE ALONE, LOVE"

In the grim streets of a city plagued by crime and despair, Vincent Crowe finds himself a shattered man, consumed by grief and fueled by vengeance. After the gang known as The Scourge brutally took his younger sister, Lily, from him, Vincent has ridden the harrowing waves of loss, stripping him of his family, his identity, and a sense of purpose. As the haunting memories of that tragic night lurk in the shadows of his mind, hope glimmers when he stumbles upon tales of the Heart of Nyx, a fabled artifact said to possess extraordinary power and the potential to right his wrongs. Determined to reclaim his sister and restore his lost legacy, Vincent plunges into the perilous depths of the city's underbelly. The hunt for the Heart leads him not only into dangerous encounters with mercenaries and crime lords but also tempts him with the very darkness he aims to conquer. Along the way, he uncovers unsettling truths about the artifact, secret societies, and unexpected allies who share stories of grief, loss, and redemption. As Vincent battles the demons of his past while navigating the treacherous landscape of power and deception, he must weigh the cost of his quest. Will the Heart of Nyx grant him the means to confront The Scourge and bring Lily home, or will it lead him deeper into chaos and despair? Vincent's journey becomes a race against time, forcing him to reckon with his inner turmoil and the fragility of hope in a world that threatens to swallow him whole.

The hero returns to the empire a dragon’s corpse dragged back. Armor askew. They trudge their way back body tired and broken. Home. They expect gratitude. They expect many things like a higher title. What they did not expect was to become the Royal Guard for the First Princess of the Ixmtaraza Empire. Isabella Desdemona. The hero is pulled into confusing politics and relationships within the castle walls. While without the empires converge and allies are made that could break the Ixmtaraza Empire. 18+ for excessive violence and other triggering content.

Camila died and got transported to another world with her SSR character, skills and weapons.