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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.

In the snow-bound land of Hvitt, a determined young boy named Adrian Frihet crosses paths with a mysterious wanderer, August Magnus, who tames a formidable Snow Lion. Despite their stark differences, the two form an unlikely bond over their shared thirst for adventure. United by the legends of a mystical portal known as the Gate to Valhalla, they embark on a perilous journey through treacherous forests and dark caverns. As they face both external dangers and internal challenges, their quest becomes not just a search for an ancient gateway, but also a journey of self-discovery and the true meaning of courage.

A decade ago, the first dungeon gates appeared, but some vanished before they were ever conquered. The MC, a low-rank hunter, awakens the Lost Gate System, granting him access to these forgotten dungeons where legendary monsters and artifacts are trapped. Each completed lost gate grants him absurd power, but also reveals terrifying truths—these dungeons are prisons for ancient beings who want revenge.

Judul Asli: 默讀 (Mò Dú) Penulis: Priest Novel Asli: jjwxc Tahun Buku: 2016 Kategori: Aksi, Dewasa, Misteri, Psikologis, Romansa, Shounen Ai Status In Coo: 180 Chapters + 5 Extras Seorang penyerang tua yang bandel dan tak kenal takut vs seorang penerima yang manja, pengecut, tetapi gemar bersenang-senang. Kita terus menelusuri dan mencari tahu motif para pelaku kejahatan, menggali emosi terdalam mereka—baik suka, duka, marah, maupun gembira. Namun, itu bukan untuk menempatkan diri kita di posisi mereka agar bisa bersimpati atau bahkan memaafkan mereka. Bukan pula untuk mencari alasan yang dapat membenarkan kejahatan mereka, bukan untuk tunduk pada kompleksitas yang disebut sebagai sifat manusia, bukan untuk merenungkan konflik sosial, dan lebih-lebih lagi, bukan untuk mengubah diri kita menjadi monster seperti mereka. Kita hanya berusaha memberikan sebuah jawaban yang adil—bagi diri kita sendiri dan bagi mereka yang masih memiliki harapan terhadap dunia ini.

“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?

|SEASON 1 OF BILL AND THE WHISTLING DEATH| |6X FEATURED · WATTPAD CREATORS PROGRAM · WEEKLY TO BI-WEEKLY UPDATES| A troubled veteran attempts to forget the past by volunteering at Patriots Point Naval and Maritime Museum, but it proves difficult when he's close to the plane that changed his life forever--the Corsair. *** Retired Navy pilot William Beckington never planned to move on after The Incident and has lived with the guilt for seventy years. After failed attempts with PTSD counselors, his daughter recommends that he begin volunteering on the aircraft carrier CV-10 in Charleston, South Carolina. Reluctantly, Bill agrees, but his decision proves difficult when he stumbles back into the world of Corsairs, the plane he'd rather forget. Seeing that The Incident still haunts him, Bill's new friends attempt to help him remember his long-lost joy; he attends Bulldog Tours, learns the stories of other veterans, and strangely finds himself near the Corsair more than he would like. While nothing will free his mind from the traumatizing Incident, Bill must find a way to push past his grief and guilt to live the life he is meant to live--and rekindle his best friend's legacy before he succumbs. *** *There is a queer side character in this story, but it remains relatively quiet and is not the story's primary focus.* *Genre: Wildcard (elements of Historical Fiction, General Fiction, Mystery, Adventure, Drama, and Coming-of-Age)* Are you curious about the airplanes we have at Patriots Point? Feel free to check them out! https://www.patriotspoint.org/things-to-do/aircraft

Do you know how i got these scars… jk. But do you know how it feels to have loved to have lost to have known loneliness good for you, Cause i dont but im hoping some day that i do. soo whant to join me on this awakening journey to self discovery.

Waking up in a strange, unfamiliar place right after beginning her overtime, Ming Yue thought stiffly, "Ahhhhhhh!! Where in the nine heavens am I?!" In the next second, foreign memories rushed into her mind... 'Wait… after reading all those fake daughter novels, have I become one of them?!' But there was good news: at a young age, she could live a life of luxury! Unfortunately... she had reached adulthood and the real daughter was already back!! Thankfully, she had the assistance of "Gossip System #007", allowing her to live freely... or so she believes. But... Where did these clingy, overbearing brothers and overly doting parents come from? With an adorable big sister to boot!! Her siblings' obsession with her? Totally unexpected. Their constant attention? A bit too much. But hey, at least her life is never boring! Clingy brothers, doting parents, adorable big sister: "...What can we do but be close to you to eat the latest melons!!" Ahem, lil sis, you're just too cute to leave alone! Cute lil sis who is actually a martial master: "..." And somewhere in the background, the forgotten male lead speechlessly sighs: "..." Do I have no value at all? ====== Warning: Do not enter if you dislike "real romance" and only want a strong FL that goes weak in the knees at the sight of ML! That's never gonna happen in my novel! ++++++ A/N: Hehe~ I'm writing this for fun coz I want a break from this darned college!! i am not crying, you are!! Since this is my WSA entry, do support it to the fullest!! Join the Discord server for upate notifications and more: https://discord.com/invite/Qb86VeyvzP (You need to copy paste the link to your browser.)

A world where you can do anything. The main character must go through the path of power. How will he start from scratch? Will he be able to become stronger? Enemies, monsters, Celestials are all against him.

In a vast and unforgiving universe, where balance is upheld by the legendary Astra — warriors chosen to defend cosmic order — Tyrin is forced to leave his home and face an unforgiving reality. Life as an Astra is perilous, with alarmingly high mortality rates, but it also offers unimaginable glory and power. Driven by an unshakable love for his sister, Tyrin vows to protect her at all costs, even if it means confronting the entire universe. To survive and overcome the deadly challenges ahead, he will need relentless determination, hard work, and a secret that sets him apart from any other Astra. In an epic tale of resilience, sacrifice, and moral dilemmas, Tyrin will discover that his greatest enemy may not lie among the stars but within himself. What will he be willing to sacrifice to save the one he loves most? This gripping story explores the limits of heroism, the weight of choices, and the power of love amidst cosmic battles and dark secrets.

Falling for his warm touch despite his usual coldness, she loved him only to be disappointed and betrayed in the end. When love turns to darkness, it festers to be poisonous and consumes the soul. The naïve Arabella evolved. *** “Thank you for becoming my wife,” was her cold husband’s last words before he died, coupled with a smile that had never before graced his lips. Not on their wedding day. And not even at the birth of their only child. Emperor Ferdinand, someone Arabella loved so much, killed their son. She became a villainess and vowed revenge for her beloved child. For a decade, she used everything she could to make Ferdinand pay. Until finally… he fell to ruin! With her revenge complete, Arabella's life soon ended with her dead husband in her arms. But fate wasn’t done playing with her. All of a sudden, she was back two decades ago right after their wedding. Was it a curse or a blessing? It didn’t matter. Because there is only one thing she needed to do. “I will ruin you in this lifetime too!” This was her hateful promise to herself upon realizing she was reborn. But in her second life, Arabella was unexpectedly bestowed a gift to uncover the truth. Who was wrong and who was right? Only time will tell.

I started rewriting this, you can read it but text is going to change soon Chapters won't be released for some days or, maybe,for months.

Nature is fair—it follows fixed rules and remains impartial regardless of race, age or gender. Natural selection is something which all living things must face and humans are no exception. Silas was only fourteen when he lost his parents to the brutal orc bandit raids. For years, he worked in the field just to provide for himself and his sister, Ruth. Life was going smooth and there was hope for the future, and then the raiders came back. They tried to run like other villagers, but they were hunted down like animals by the raiders. Silas fought with all his might but was fatally injured. Half-dead, he was forced to watch the orc butcher his sister while she screamed his name for help. Pain, grief and anger overwhelmed him. Why is the world so cruel to me? I know bad things happen, but why always me? Why did they have to Kill Ruth? She's only 12 for God’s sake! {What if I give you the power to fight back?} I will make them run like they made me! I will butcher their children and women like they did to mine! I won't stop until every single one of them are dead! {What if I tell you the earth and the heavens are responsible for your misfortune?} Even if the earth gathers and the heaven descends; I will fight! {Welcome to the fold, Sin of Wrath... Be wary of every one, especially other members of the 7 deadly sins... The battle for succession amongst the seven princes of hell is unforgiving and ruthless!} ------ So I decided to ignore my health and attempt to write all three books covering the sins of pride, lust and wrath. I may burn out, or run mad midway, or succeed. So yeah, I'll take the chance. Like I said in the other books, I haven't created a discord community before, so it may take me a while to set one up. Be patient with me, okay? Wish me luck and thank you for your support!

In a far away land there exists a clan long famed for their strength. That clan is called the heirs of fire who inherited the very first flame. A certain young man who is named Hi meets Sozin a monk on his path to become a master. That is the beginning of long journey across the lands where they encounter a multitude of strong foes ranging from all manner of Monsters to Demon and Humans. Someone is plotting to open the gates of hell to unleash a demon plague on humanity. Will Hi and his party be able to stop this evil plan?

In the rugged landscapes of Bashkortostan, a land steeped in ancient myths and untamed nature, mysterious "Gates" begin to tear open reality. From these portals emerge monstrous beings—twisted versions of Bashkir folklore creatures like Shurale, Azraka, and Ubyr—threatening to overrun the world. Amid the chaos, an unlikely hero emerges: Aydar Salavatov, a lowly courier from Sterlitamak with no grand ambitions. Chosen by a cryptic "System," Aydar gains the powers of a batyr, a legendary warrior of Bashkir epics, starting with the humble "Voice of the Urals." Weak but determined, he must level up his abilities, confront the horrors spilling from the Gates, and uncover the dark force behind them. In a journey across Bashkortostan’s mountains, rivers, and cities, Aydar will rise from obscurity to become the batyr the world needs—if he can survive. *** Notes for English Readers: Bashkortostan: A republic in Russia, located in the Ural Mountains region, known for its rich history, diverse landscapes, and unique Bashkir culture. Think of it as a land where ancient traditions meet modern life. Batyr: A heroic figure from Bashkir folklore, akin to a knight or warrior of epic tales, often blessed with extraordinary strength or wisdom. Shurale: A forest spirit in Bashkir and Tatar mythology, typically a trickster with long claws who lures people to their doom. Here, it’s a towering, menacing monster. Azraka: A mythical dragon-like creature tied to the Ural Mountains, guarding treasures or secrets. Ubyr: A malevolent spirit or vampire-like entity that feeds on life force, sometimes possessing humans. System: Inspired by "Solo Leveling," a game-like interface that grants powers, levels, and quests to chosen individuals.

(The story is reworked, and the other one will be deleted soon) Hideyoshi izumi, a 15 year old boy has started his first day of highschool, everything seemed to be normal at first. as more and more people come and criticize his looks and abnormal presence, he gets tensed and collapses a whole school. furthermore, after collapsing and injuring himself, he was brought into a facility, where it was never recognised by the officials. hideyoshi helds a withered rose and unknowingly ressurects his dead twin, kiyoshi izumi, for a sacred amount of time. he proceeds to adapt into his new life and completes all quests initiated by a certain system only known to both him and kiyoshi, in a separate realm-core based "dimensional gates"- before kiyoshi is sent back into the afterlife. [ik these names sound like from an anime, i js watch too many of them :')]

Lucius had lived a harsh life that led him to commit suicide, letting go of all his burden caused him to cross beyond the gate to the magi imperium one of the many realms in the vast universe, where he is enrolled in the magi academy division. He awakened with the most useless skill in that era but with his system he will set out to change his fate and find a purpose for his power. This world is under the attack from the malevolent cursed ones and he will need to get as strong as he can before he is enlisted to fight against them. Using his unique system and his ability he will make choices that will define his future.

This dream… I keep having it for the past 16 years… there were 100 gates, it took my a while to count them, but what could they mean?

"Shall I tell you a little secret? But I have to warn you, you won't like it." No one likes spoilers, therefore, I present this to you. "Is it a book filled with spoilers or a book specifically about spoilers?" Read between the lines, that is what you do when you are eager to find out. To figure out a secret, to interpret and keep note of what there is to come. "It is kind of like that, but I would rather refer to it as a compilation or a series." "Or an outline, a note, reminder for what'll end up happening, whatever sounds right to you." A story that has only one plot, universe, and meaning is not how you would describe this one. Spoiler though, you'll never be satisfied. /Extra/ "One more thing... None of this is real. Unless you know what exactly is going on."

nah I not in mood to write fl so I will be leaving it here as a showpiece lol

Ren Sato, the fourth child of the fractured Sato clan, seeks vengeance for his father’s death while unraveling the secrets of the Nine Gates—ancient thresholds tied to divine thrones that grant godlike powers. His journey spans continents, cultures, and cosmic conflicts, revealing a world where bloodlines, betrayal, and balance dictate the fate of reality.

Vibe, a 21-year-old genius with an emotionless drive to win, faces relentless trials in a world where survival demands cold brilliance. In this new reality, only the ruthless will prevail.

Good Looks: Check! OP Skills: Check! Face Slapping: Check! PP Size: Check! Lucien was more than ready to embark in his new adventure to save a dying world from destruction as part of the Heaven's Gate Project. However, just as he was about to be sent to the world that he was about to save, an accident happened, which forced his Patron God, the God of Gamblers, to take another gamble in order to preserve his chosen candidate's life. Lucien, who's new identity was named Lux, found himself in a world where darkness could be light, and light could be dark. A world where morality was but a thin line from depravity, and a happy ending could only be gained, by facing the world and slapping it with a Legion of the Undying. ----------- Author's other stories. System's POV - Ongoing Strongest Warlock - Wizard World Irregular (You won't see this in my profile. Search for it manually. currently ongoing!) Reincarnated With The Strongest System (Completed)