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What are the chances an orphan goes from scrubbing floors to becoming a Duchess in forty-eight hours? 100%— I would know because it happened to me. Only I wish I had a choice. Because the man I'm supposed to call "father," Baron Tobias Fletcher, sold me off like livestock the moment he found me. Nineteen years of wondering where I came from, and this is how it ends? Not with a family. Not with answers. With a wedding contract and a husband who never removes his mask. The Duke of Wellspring. Nevan Wilder. Every fiancée before me? Dead. Mad. Or gone — vanished like they never existed. They say he kills his brides the night they see what's underneath. So shame on me for thinking meeting my father would finally end my misery. And shame on me twice because when the Duke took my hand in that ballroom, his touch ice-cold and impossibly gentle, I didn't feel fear. I felt something worse. I felt safe. Now I'm trapped in his estate, married to a man the whole kingdom fears, and the more I uncover, the less anything makes sense. Because if Nevan truly kills his brides, why is he trying so desperately to keep me alive? And whatever he's hiding beneath that mask? It's not the thing I should be afraid of.

✓ MASSIVE RELEASE ON THE LAST DAY OF EACH MONTH.✓ BLURB: “We are sorry Maria, we never meant to hurt you. Come back to us!" They all thundered. But it was too late, I was determined to make them Pay. *** I am Maria Moon, casted out of my Pack at the age of eighteen. All because of a tradition— one that states, that which ever family the Alpha's mate comes from, any other female wolf of same status is cast out. But it all felt wrong, It wasn't supposed to be me but her— my step sister— Patricia Moon. “I, Darren Copper, Alpha of the Frost moon pack, hereby declare that Maria Moon is no longer a member of this pack!” I pleaded for them to see the truth but no one cared, they were all blinded by their love for her. I became a rogue, wandered about for days and was unfortunate to attacked by the older rogues. And even more unfortunate to be saved by the quadruplet Alpha's, my Pack rival Alpha's. *** “Isn't she the Beta's daughter of Frost moon pack?" Damien growled as he turned to his brothers. “Definitely, she looks the same even after five years!" Adrien replied as he squatted, cupping my chin harshly on his palm. “She is definitely a spy, let's kill her!" Davian roared, stretching his claws, his stance ready to slaughter. “Don't Davian!" Aidan the oldest amongst the quadruplet echoed, “That’s all the more reason we should keep her close, letting her die is to easy.” He turned to the guards beside him, “Take her to the Pack, she is our Personal maid." Adrien chuckled lightly, a sly smirk appearing across his lips. “Nice idea Aidan. We would make her suffer!" CONTENT WARNING. This book contains explicit scenes, abuses, graphic violence and dark obsessive romance. Readers discretion advised.

Reborn as a Decepticon drone designated T-22, Nathan himself thrust into the Transformers live-action movie universe. Armed with knowledge of the plot and a ruthless survival instinct, he has one goal: obtain a true Spark and evolve beyond his disposable warrior-class existence.

He was forbidden. My brother's best friend. Also the most dangerous man in the country. And I signed myself over to him. Leah Thorne had one rule: stay away from Dimitri Valentino. It shouldn't have been difficult. He was ruthless, feared, and devastatingly beautiful in the way that only truly dangerous things are. The kind of man who owned nightclubs, commanded armies, and made grown men weep with a single look. The kind of man her brother Mike trusted with his life. The kind of man she had absolutely no business wanting. But one shattered marriage, one bottle of whiskey, and one catastrophically bad decision later, Leah wakes up in Dimitri's bed with a signed contract on the nightstand and six months of her life no longer her own. Her body. His rules. No exceptions. The contract is iron-clad, the penalty clause suffocating — fifty million dollars she doesn't have. And Dimitri Valentino, the Wolf of the Italian underworld, has absolutely no intention of letting her go. He says he'll ruin her for other men. He's not lying. Because beneath the cold control and the thousand-dollar suits is a man who has wanted her for seven sinful years — who has memorized the curve of her smile, the sound of her laugh, and exactly how to take her apart piece by piece until the only word left in her vocabulary is his name. Eve came to him broken, looking to feel wanted. She never expected to feel owned. She never expected to love it. Six Months Contract With The Mafia God is a scorching dark romance about forbidden hunger, dangerous obsession, and the catastrophic moment a good girl stops running from the wolf who has always been hunting her. Some contracts change everything. Some men are worth the fine print.

This is a fresh release from the pen of the creator behind "Longevity: Starting from the Qi Tags". Dive in and enjoy the read! --------------------- Jiang Ning transmigrates to a world on the brink of chaos. To preserve himself, he starts training in martial arts with the help of his prior experience, quietly growing stronger. As his martial techniques reach beyond their limits and he gains various abilities, some of which include divine authority. Starting with martial arts, he begins to master divine powers and control innate divine abilities. The Five Animals Fist allows him to cultivate from a beginner to perfection, continuously breaking limits, with each organ storing essence and housing divine spirits. The Vajra Immortal Body gives him an unbreakable body and eternal bones. The Inner Elixir Cultivation Skill promises eternal youth and never-ending vitality. On the day the Martial Saint, who has dominated the world for eight hundred years, strikes at him, Jiang Ning simply smiles. Are you really trying to attack a divine being? When the weapon that once killed gods and immortals falls upon him, he tilts his head slightly, his hair remaining unbroken. His foundation has long since forged an indestructible golden body! The other names of this book are 'While Others Cultivate Martial Arts, I Cultivate Divine Powers!', 'Beginning with Hepatic Experience to Fleshly Sanctification', 'Starting with Martial Arts to Become a God'

Jiang Lan transmigrated into a game he had played and became a villain. He wanted to rewrite his fate yet the plot changed because of his arrival.

Arriving in a fantasy Otherworld, Gauss obtains an Adventurer's Handbook that grows stronger the more monsters he slays and collects. Gauss originally thought he was embarking on a classic adventure to defeat the Giant Dragon, kill the Devil, and save the kingdom. Yet, seeing goblins breeding like pests and multiplying endlessly, along with the fast-growing kill count and rewards in the Monster Atlas, his face grows increasingly helpless... "You have slain 1000 goblins! Intelligence +1, Strength +1, Constitution +1." "The title 'Goblin Slayer' has upgraded to 'Goblin Expert'. You are an expert on goblins; few know better than you how to kill them." "..." "The title 'Goblin Expert' has upgraded to 'Goblin Star Destruction'. "

After graduating from college and unsure of where to go, Zhou Wang accidentally activated the "Game of Life" system while playing a video game, turning his life into easy mode from then on. We can't return to the past, but we can always change the way we live. Growing through indulgence, advancing with a carefree spirit. ... Zhou Wang: "This time, I'll only be the winner."

The world is divided into three parts, with never-ending alliances and conflicts. The magnificent Jing Dynasty is at its peak, with four great caves, four secret places, the Martial Guard, and the Inspection Bureau. Everyone practices martial arts, striving to reach the realm of grandmasters and great grandmasters. Reincarnated as the heir of Prince Qing, I possess god-like senses and cultivate amid wealth and glory. I aspire to become the supreme grandmaster, pursuing immortality while resisting foreign invasion and internal chaos. I stand unrivaled, dominating the world with martial prowess.

All humans on Blue Star descended to a world without land, where the sky is filled with floating islands. Everyone must choose a profession, start anew here, and strive to survive! Han Xing, who just entered the game, unexpectedly activated the only hidden SSS-level talent, 'Divine-level Artisan.' "Successfully made a blunt wooden stick, Quality - Legend, Feature: Never breaks, with a 100% dizziness effect." "Successfully made a rusty iron sword, Quality - Epic, Feature: Unbreakable, with a 100% tetanus effect."

# RELAXED # INFINITE Divine-grade Decomposition and Reconstruction System: This allows the user to decompose any object and reconstruct them. … A scraped car? I’ll just disassemble it and make it into a brand new expensive luxury car! A bunch of small diamonds? I’ll just turn them into a 10-carat giant diamond! An old phone? I’ll just make a futuristic phone that won’t appear for another 70 years!” What? Did I get sick? Simple! I’ll just gather a bunch of drugs, decompose them, and make a super medicine out of them! … A few years later, Augmented Reality, the Automated Electronic Management System, air-powered vehicles, humanity's first moon base, and other cutting-edge technologies were all created by a man who was once known as Dumb Lin.

Duke wakes up one day to find himself in an era belonging to Wizards, accompanied by a Skill Tree. Skills possessed will become the branches of the tree, and by grinding proficiency, leaves can gradually grow, flowers blossom, and fruits ripen. Pluck the fruit of truth, use infinite knowledge as a fulcrum, and leverage the Endless Plane, I am eternity! [Scythe: Level 2 (0/1300)] At the same time, on the branch of the Skill Tree, that small green bud grew into a tender green leaf. [Scythe Skill Level Up, Gain 0.1 Free Attribute Points]

Transmigrating into a high-martial world, Lin Ye unexpectedly discovered he had acquired a system— But the problem was, this system didn’t seem to work quite right. [Basic Attack Lv.1] [Thick Hide Lv.1] [Charged Smash Lv.1]… “Hold on, System, I’m obviously a human! Why are the skills you’re giving me so damn weird?” “Negative, Host. You are a goblin. Please abandon your delusions and prepare for battle! This System will absolutely make you the ultimate Boss, never to be raided by adventurers!” It wasn’t until the invasion of the myriad races, when the Demon God flashed a hideous grin and ripped Lin Ye’s head clean off, that the deity finally realized— Wait… was that just this human’s first health bar?!

Reborn as a mosquito? Got a system that makes you stronger by sucking blood? Regarding this start, Chu Sheng was a bit silent. I've already become a mosquito, how much stronger can I possibly get? But no matter what, I have to give it a try... Chu Sheng randomly flew into a room, and unexpectedly, there was a stunningly beautiful girl inside. Not bad! I'll suck her blood! ... Gu Yuexi, an Emperor-Level Beast Tamer, the Empress of the Human Race! In her previous life, she only started on the path of Beast Taming at the age of sixty, and her first Contracted Beast was merely of a Low-Level Bloodline, leading to an unstable foundation and her perishing in a heavenly tribulation. Reborn at the age of eighteen, she must become a Beast Tamer at the first opportunity! She bankrupted her family to buy a High-Level Bloodline Demon Beast and prepared for the Blood Covenant ritual! Just as she was about to sign the Blood Covenant with this Demon Beast, a mosquito landed on her leg and took a mouthful of her blood!! "..." "My name is Gu Yuexi. In this life, it seems I'm ruined..."

[Congratulations, The Universal Adaptation System has successfully synchronized] Hide was left flabbergasted when, out of nowhere he saw the system notification. It was his third and final Awakening process, there would be no more chance if he failed to awaken. But to his surprise, nor did he only Awaken a Unique Class with S rank potential, but also a System that let's him adapt to anything. Now paired with a Unique Class and the Universal Adaptation System, follow Hide as he goes on to complete his promise to Exterminate all Calamity Beasts from existence. #Overpowered #Revenge #Antihero #Adapt #SSSAwakening #Gates #Dungeons

In a world running rampant with evil spirits and demonic entities, the imperial court established the “Xuanqing Guards” to oversee the realm, eradicate treachery, and slay evil to uphold the righteous path. Shen Hao transmigrated into this world. It took him four years to climb from an ordinary foot soldier in the Xuanqing Guards to the rank of Small Banner Commander. However, given his complete lack of background and connections, taking another step up the ranks was virtually impossible. One day, he suddenly discovered a dragon residing within his body—the Ancestor of All Dragons, an entity that fed on the souls of the living and the spirits of immortals! Whenever he slew an enemy, this dragon would emerge, tempting him to devour the opponent’s soul, demonic core, or evil nucleus. Consequently, his cultivation base began to skyrocket at an insane pace. …… Shen Hao: “I was just solving cases… how did I become invincible?”

Yi Tianyun woke up from a sleep, and found that he awakened this Upgrade System. Crippled meridians preventing you from cultivating? No problem! With the Crazy Upgrade System, do quests, kill monsters, devour others' Spiritual Power, or refine some Elixir Pills, inscribe great arrays, and you can gain experience! Experience Value is too low? Don't be afraid, I have Double Experience Cards, Tenfold Experience Cards! Experience Value will explode, explode, explode, and levels will rise, rise, rise! "Huh, I've leveled up again?"

A thousand years ago, a Rain of Evolution fell, and the world entered the Era of Evolution. Animals, plants, and humans all gained the potential to evolve into higher-level life forms. However, the human method of evolution is unique; they must absorb the extracts of higher-level life forms to complete their evolution, and each time they absorb an extract, they also acquire a skill from the extract's original owner. Absorb the extract of an “Undying Salamander” and gain the ability of limb regeneration; Absorb the extract of an “Iron Armor Oyster” and possess a flexible gender; Absorb the extract of a “Forest Giant Cockroach” and transform into an unkillable cockroach; Su Ze has come to this world, but before he can begin his evolution, he must solve his life-and-death crisis. “My name is Su Ze.” “I originally thought I had transmigrated and become a scion of a powerful official, but I never expected that I was just his clone, a scapegoat for him to escape punishment, a tool used for him to fake his death and get away.” “What's worse is, I'm scheduled to be executed tomorrow, but my cheat has not yet arrived...”

Reborn in the school from a previous life, Qin Fan decides to take a revenge on those bullying him for years. rising from an outcast of his family. "I'm not dead? I'm still alive? Haha! HAHAHA!" "Damn! This waste of space is getting way ahead of himself!" "Shit! What kind of dream was he having?" "This is the most attention that waste Qin Fan has ever gotten, haha!"

Fu Yu awoke from a big dream, feeling like the heavens stuffed his mouth with a pie. Everything familiar suddenly became virtual. The work kitchen, the tools he used, the colleagues he cooperated with, and the customers he faced. Everyone and everything has become walking NPCs and auxiliary tools. Daily life and work have turned into main quests that need to be completed and key clues for advancement. A customer ordered a dish of loose sautéed meat slices. Fu Yu took out a piece of fresh tenderloin: [Pork: Freshness: 90%] Held an egg in one hand: [Egg: Freshness: 85%] Heated oil in the pot, prepared starch, and got ready onions, ginger, and garlic. First frying, then stir-frying; the meat is cooked and taken out of the pot, plated and served to the customer: [Ding! Task of one portion of loose sautéed meat slices completed. Reward received: Cooking Experience +10, RMB +100, one oil-draining spatula!] As a chef constantly fed by the heavens, as long as he cooks, he levels up!