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Reborn at Nineteen, for the Girl Who Waited and Loved Me Quietly

In his forties, his life ended quietly and without drama, marked by missed opportunities, unfinished dreams, and a sense that he had always been a step behind everyone else—until the moment he collapsed and saw a stunningly beautiful woman holding his hand, crying with a tenderness that confused him, because he could not remember when someone had ever loved him so deeply. When he wakes up again, he finds himself nineteen years old, back in his first year of college, sitting in a familiar classroom filled with youthful chatter, bright futures, and a life that feels light enough to be rewritten properly this time. Along with his second chance comes something unexpected. A Fated Lover System, gentle and unobtrusive, quietly awakens within him, rewarding him whenever he spends time with, cares for, or simply pays attention to the one person destined to be by his side. And that person is not the popular girl, nor the campus beauty everyone talks about. She is the quiet, petite girl with long bangs who sits near the edge of the room, dresses simply, speaks softly, and somehow fades into the background—yet she is the same woman who, in another life, loved him patiently when he was struggling, ordinary, and unsure of himself. This time, he notices her early. This time, he walks beside her, studies with her, shares simple meals, and fills his days with small moments that slowly grow into something warm and steady, while the system gently rewards him for every sincere interaction, encouraging him to cherish what truly matters rather than chase empty success. As college life unfolds, he begins building a comfortable future through smart investing, small business ideas, and practical decisions shaped by experience, not desperation, creating a life that grows richer not only in money, but in peace, stability, and shared happiness. There are no villains to defeat, no dramatic twists waiting to tear them apart—only two people growing closer day by day, supported by a system that exists to remind him that love, once noticed, can be nurtured into something lasting and beautiful. This is a story about second chances, gentle romance, and a man who returns to nineteen—not to change the world, but to live a warm, fulfilling life with the girl who was always meant to be noticed.
Born_limitless · 41 Views

In a Tight Spot

Working as a maid for three of the most terrifying, gorgeous, high-powered women alive was never on my bingo card. Yet here I am, cleaning furniture that costs more than my entire bloodline while trying not to cry in the walk-in pantry. Every day I get judged by women who could step on me, ruin me financially, emotionally, spiritually, sexually, or all of the above. At once. With heels. Arlecchino is basically a human lie detector with murder-mystery detective energy and eyes that probably know my search history. Signora looks like she files taxes (or not, I dunno) in couture and eats diamonds for breakfast. Kafka is the therapist-slash-author who could destroy my mental health using only a paragraph, then gently pat my head about it. My daily routine goes something like this: cook, clean, garden, get stabbed a little, get kidnapped occasionally, recover, and then immediately get pulled into more nonsense that absolutely was not included in any job description I signed. It's like the universe said, "What if we threw one overstimulated disaster maid into a murder mansion and filmed it for fun?" They keep calling me the head maid, which is hilarious considering I am literally the only maid here. Somehow I'm still hanging on. Through the flirting, the near-death experiences, the emotional whiplash and the slow realization that I might be developing Stockholm Syndrome but make it cute. Also, surprise, the story is a romantic comedy fused with a psychological thriller and sprinkles of emotional devastation. You know, for flavor. And maybe... maybe I'm not just barely surviving anymore. Maybe this mansion is starting to feel like home. Haha. No. Absolutely not. Probably.
Jeggsve · 593 Views

The Traveller was a Princess

Ever since Aiden’s death, nights have become unbearable, quiet, suffocating, and filled with memories that refuse to fade. It is on one such day, when despair weighs heavier than reason, that Claire crosses paths with a ragged beggar in a forgotten alley. After saving him from harm, he presses a simple, weathered watch into her palm and whispers a warning disguised as a promise: "The watch can turn back time." Claire dismisses it as madness. And yet when night falls and loneliness tightens its grip, she finds herself clutching the watch in the dark, tears soaking her sleeves, and a heart aching for the man she lost. With nothing left to believe in, she closes her eyes and wishes just once to see Aiden again. Time answers... But not as she expects. Instead of returning to the day Aiden dies, Claire awakens in another timeline entirely reborn as Princess Clara Ashford of Vandenberg, a royal bound by duty, secrets, and a fate already in motion. In this world, Aiden lives as a count under a different name Caelum Ren Sinclair, a young general celebrated for his unparalleled swordsmanship and unwavering loyalty to the crown. As Claire realizes that saving Aiden means more than stopping a single death, she must uncover the truth behind Clara’s identity, the fragmented memories locked, and the hidden connections binding the people around her; alliances, betrayals, and secrets long buried by time. To save Aiden, Claire must understand who Clara truly was… and decide whether changing the past will cost her the future... Because in this world, love is both her greatest strength... and her greatest risk.
AeoshabelleSkye · 9.8k Views