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#NoCP #PlayingPig (This novel is one of my favorites. I’ve gone back and reread it about 5–6 times now.) Jing Shu has seen the end of the world, and it’s literally a storm of epic proportions, and she’s been given the ultimate do-over: a ten-year rewind. Thrown back in time to just two months before everything goes to hell, she has one mission: to make her apocalypse as comfortable as possible. Forget just surviving. While others are scrambling for canned beans, Jing Shu is building a fortified sanctuary, raising soon-to-be-extinct poultry for gourmet meals, and cultivating a garden of forgotten veggies. Armed with a mysterious evolving cube that grants her a private pocket dimension and a magical spirit spring water, she’s set to ride out the disaster in style. But what’s the point of living like a queen if you can’t enjoy a little revenge? The apocalypse is about to get a serious upgrade in style, and Jing Shu can’t wait for her enemies to see what they’re missing. Let them hear the sizzle of her steak and smell the aroma of her barbecue. Their despair is just the seasoning she needs. In a world where humanity itself is changing, mutating into powerful "New Humans" fused with the chaos, Jing Shu is ready to evolve right along with them. She’s got her cube, her spring, and a plan. The storm is coming, and she has a front-row seat. === English Original Title:《I'm planting a field in the end times》 (Note: Title adapted for tone and readability while preserving the story’s core themes.) Status: Completed

Twenty two year old Fumiko goes to sleep rage-scrolling a “generic straight romance” otome game and wakes up inside it with a holographic HUD floating in front of her face. Title:Crimson Heirs of Everflame Player Character:Lady Fiametta von Ardentis Role: Villainess / Final Calamity Status: Terminally Ill (Irreversible) Genre:FIRE The body in the mirror isn’t her own: it’s the outrageously beautiful noblewoman destined to be the game’s last boss and most hated villainess. In the original *Crimson Heirs of Everflame*, Fiametta’s only endings were imprisonment, execution, or a beautifully animated death. Now, the system insists her illness is incurable even as she feels disturbingly healthy and the so called “FIRE” genre quietly explains itself: heightened emotions, irreversible consequences, and “reality bleed-through.” Worse, all the flags are wrong. The four powerful heroines who were supposed to loathe Fiametta now have their affection maxed out: * Crown Princess Seraphine , who announces their political engagement and clings like a devoted fiancée who would burn the world before letting Fia vanish. * Knight-Captain Elira, the empire’s sword, assigned as Fiametta’s personal escort. * Archmage Lyriel , whose cold logic melts whenever Fia’s name is mentioned. * Saintess Mira, the empire’s holy light, who prays for Fia with frightening intensity. In the game, they were routes Fumiko chased as a player. In this world, they are women who love Fiametta too much to let her go and perhaps too much to let her be free. Caught between a body marked by a terminal countdown, four heroines whose love already burns at maximum, and a system that treats reality like a script it can overwrite, Fumiko has to think like the gamer she used to be: * Map the routes in a world that no longer follows its own code. * Discover what “FIRE” really demands from its players. * Hack a fate labeled irreversible before the genre turns her life and the women who love her into ash. In a universe where love is fuel and every choice can ignite a catastrophe, the villainess of *Crimson Heirs of Everflame* must decide: Is she trying to survive her own story… or willing to burn with them, if that’s the only ending left?

EXCERPT: "I am not your wife." His humorless smile taunted me. "Our marriage certificate says otherwise." "I don't remember getting married to you, or ever getting involved with you." His fingers dragged down to my jawline, brushing over the skin with feather-like touches. "That's alright. I'll remember for both of us." "I don't want to be with you." Tears filled my eyes against my will. "Where's my family?" "I'm right here, Dahlia. I am your family now. It doesn't matter that you don't remember now. I'll remember for the both of us." . . . He says I chose him. I don't remember why. The last thing I expected after waking up from a nine-month-long coma was a man attached to my side, claiming to be my husband. But there he was. Calm, infuriatingly composed, so sure of himself, and dangerously good at making me believe we were something real. All I have are vague pieces of a night I can't forget and a man I'm not sure I can trust. Maybe he's my ruin. Maybe he's my salvation. Either way, he claims I'm his forever. *** She doesn't remember the night she chose me. One impulsive night in Vegas tied us together forever. One I could never forget. Now she looks at me like I'm a stranger. Maybe I am. The smartest, most selfless thing to do would be letting her go, letting her find her way back to me, but I'm not as selfless. I'm as selfish as they come, and this time, I wasn't letting her slip through my fingers; not to fate, not to fear, and not even to death. This time, I was going to take her heart, too.

If someone told Yu Shi Lan before that a cat could turn her back in time, she would have never believed it. But after coming back to her first life and saw her foster parents who have mistreated her, Yu Shi Lan almost couldn’t hold herself back from killing them. But no, she had to prepare the supplies. Revenge is important but so is life. Various disasters come one after another and Yu Shi Lan had to survive the test of nature first. From earthquakes, extreme temperatures, insects mutation, floods, and so on, life has become so difficult. Not only does Yu Shi Lan had to survive in the difficult era, she has to protect the harmless cat as she’s determined to complete her revenge and outlast her previous life. ... Join the discord to chat with the author and other readers: https://discord.gg/pBy2wGB ... Other novels: -Flowers Bloom from Battlefield [complete] - Under the Veil of Night [complete] - 7 Path of the Lilies [on long hiatus] - 1 Year of Beginning [complete] - Villain Lady [complete] - Science and Fantasy [complete] - 2 Years of Restarting [complete] - The Quiet Empress [complete] - The Villain's Little Cat [complete] - Astral Flower [complete] - Villain Princess [complete] - Forgotten Legend of the Bloodied Flower [complete] - Runemaster in the Last Days [on going] - Truth and Lies Intertwined [on going] ... Follow me on IG: @sora100518

Julie Marie Navares seemed to be a typical young woman. Her father wished her to go to the same school as her brother, Christian Navares, which is why she moved. She thought school would be quiet because she thought her secret—her hidden talent for singing and her alter ego on stage as the POP PRINCESS—would stay with her family. But what would happen if Mark Cielo Villanueva, a friend from childhood who she hated, found out? They had just met again. Could she still keep her secret and her peace?

In a past life, Daphne was a concubine whose beauty won the Emperor's heart, but earned the Empress's wrath. Betrayed and poisoned, she died a tragic death,spending her final moments in the arms of a cold, powerful general who swore to find her in the next life. But fate has a different plan. Daphne is reborn, returned to a time before her family's ruin and her own gruesome end. Armed with a mind sharpened by a lifetime of regret and a body she now vows to make unbreakable, she forges a new path. She will not be a pawn again. This time, she will protect her family and defy the destiny that once took her life. General Alaric , the man who had loved her secretly in her past life is unaware that she's been reborn. He is a living legend, a name whispered with of awe and terror on every battlefield. Yet, beneath his calm surface lies a fiercely possessive nature. What Alaric desires, he claims, and what he claims, he holds with an unbreakable grip. This possessiveness is the darker twin to his battlefield prowess, a ruthless, unyielding trait that ensures once he decides something is his, be it territory, or a woman, he will stop at nothing to secure it. In the mood for a doting and extremely obsessive husband? You're in the right place.

On her half-sister's wedding day, Fia's world shatters. Hazel, the bride, has allegedly eloped with Fia's fated mate, and over the phone he rejects her without mercy. With the Alpha groom ready to unleash war on her pack, and spurred on by her stepmother's pleas, Fia makes a desperate choice; she takes Hazel's place at the altar. But the marriage is nothing more than a cruel setup. Betrayed by her family and accused of stealing her sister's happiness, Fia becomes the perfect target for Alpha Cian's wrath. Humiliated and furious, he vows to keep her as his mate not out of love, but revenge. He swears he will break her, torment her, and make her pay until the end of time. What neither of them expects is that hate can twist, burn, and evolve into something far more dangerous. Between lies, betrayal, and a growing bond neither wants to acknowledge, Fia and Cian are bound to discover that the thin line between hate and love is meant to be crossed.

The night sky over the Eastern Base burned a deep crimson. Flames devoured the steel walls that once promised safety, while the screams of the dying echoed through the cold wind. The stench of blood mixed with smoke, and the ground was littered with the bodies of soldiers, civilians... and Zombies. Ashira Vale staggered through the chaos, blood dripping from the wound on her side. Her breath came in short, sharp bursts. Each step felt heavier than the last, but she didn't stop. She couldn't. She had fought too hard to die like this. Yet... she had been left behind. She turned around, slashing down a lunging zombie with trembling hands. The gate slammed shut right in front of her face as metal scraped against metal, sealing her fate outside. The people she once trusted, those she fought for, bled for, were gone. Not because they died. Because they left her. "You're too dangerous to keep around, Ashira." That voice still echoed in her mind, cold and sharp as the wind cutting through the smoke. Her teammates. Her so-called allies. The people who swore to fight beside her... had used her. And when she was no longer useful, they threw her away. She remembered the cold look in their eyes when the gate shut. The smirk on one of their faces. The whispered words that cut deeper than the wound in her body. Betrayal. That was her final taste of humanity. She stumbled toward a burning truck, the firelight reflecting in her bloodstained eyes. Every breath hurt, but the pain didn't matter anymore. The world had already ended. She glanced at the barricade she once guarded, now nothing more than twisted steel and burning corpses. The walls that once symbolized hope were falling apart, just like the trust she'd once had in people. The Eastern Base... the last stronghold of survivors. Ashira tilted her head to the sky, watching as smoke smothered the stars. Her lips curled into a faint, bitter smile. "So this is how it ends... for me." Her voice cracked as she looked at the horizon. "Even the end of the world, can't kill betrayal." She smiled bitterly. Her fingers loosened around her weapon as she sank to her knees. In her fading vision, the shadows swarmed closer—hundreds of undead closing in from every side. But just before they reached her, a faint light flickered before her eyes— like a broken screen glitching. [System initializing...] [User: Ashira Vale - detected fatal condition.] [Rebirth protocol activating.] [Returning to checkpoint: Nineteen (19) days before the outbreak.] Her heartbeat slowed. And as her body was swallowed by darkness, a final thought crossed her mind— a vow whispered between blood and regret. "This time... I'll change everything." ^^ REMINDER: This was another version of what you might think of about zombie apocalypse, This is all about survival with the help of power. Surviving is more than just staying alive. It's keeping your mind intact when the world's already gone mad. It's sleeping with one eye open trusting no one but still hoping someone's out there. It's learning when to run. When to fight and when to stay quiet enough when the dead pass you by. It's the constant battle between fear and hope knowing every day could be your last, but choosing to live is more than that...

[Slow Burn Romance & Mature Contents] Living behind a carefully crafted disguise, Selina Seth once believed she had finally grasped the dream she had yearned for: marrying the man she had admired from a distance. She envisioned a life filled with joy and love, a fairy tale where he would sweep her off her feet and transform her world. But as the years rolled by, Selina's reality shattered under the weight of Zane’s cold indifference. For two long years, she devoted herself silently, only to be blindsided by a harsh truth—she was merely a pawn in Zane’s plans. Devastation washed over her as she buried her feelings deep inside, vowing to take control of her own life once and for all. Just when she believed she could finally break free, fate dealt her another blow—she discovered she was pregnant with Zane’s child. Determined, Selina embarked on a journey of self-discovery, rising higher than those expectations from those who looked down on her. But she couldn't have a taste of a peaceful, single life when Zane is relentless in not letting her go, no matter the cost. But, this time, Selina isn't the same person who'd risk her heart to be trampled on. This time she's different and wants nothing to do with him. ...... AN: I apologize for the delay in updates as he re-upload the chapters. I hope you continue to support me, add to your library and in any way you can because involvement is my motivation. A heartfelt thank you to the readers who always stick with my story. I'm trying my best to do better with my story progress, and pardon my inconsistency.

Linh Tang is forced to honor an ancient contract and choose a mate from among the warrior elite. All she wants is to find her missing father. Xun Deoshou, a warrior, seeks her help to assist with a murder investigation. Linh agrees only IF he rescinds the contract and IF he helps her find her father. Will her contract be rescinded and will Linh find her father?

On X, a darkly humorous post was made. “The same girl who stole my first boyfriend also stole my second. She’s my bestie, btw.” One user replied, “She played you 2–0. Enough defense, bring in the attack bae.” “You’re fucking right.” And so I slept with her entire family, except her brother, because… ***A compilation of short stories: romance (mostly yuri and straight) and a few non-romance. All are short and always end with a shocking twist. Stay tuned!

In the misty highlands of Red Fern Hollow, a hidden village protected by ancient forests and towering mountains, young Lydia is unlike anyone else. Born under a blood-red moon, she is trained from childhood by her parents to become a deadly warrior, mastering the staff, bow, and the ways of the wild. Known as the Savage Daughter, Lydia’s quiet strength hides a heart fiercely loyal to her people. But shadows creep through the trees, and whispers of an attack spread through the village. Greedy outsiders see Red Fern Hollow as easy prey, and the fragile peace of the village hangs by a thread. Lydia must trust her training, her instincts, and her courage to face the looming danger. Every step she takes could determine the fate of her home and her legacy. In a world where only the strong survive, Lydia’s journey as the Savage Daughter is only beginning.

Tammy Curry is a teen girl who lives in Huntington Park, California, with her parents. She goes to visit her father at his new job in Vernon, where he is working as a mechanic for a vintage car repair shop called “Vinton’s Vintage Repair”. There she meets Mr. Vinton, the owner of the shop, and his son Zack, who’s a real cutie. As Zack and Tammy become acquaintances, their fathers bring a new car into the shop, which they’ll be repairing for a TV producer. The producer tells them the story behind his newest collective item, and it's quite the gruesome one. One day, as Tammy is being taken to school, she sees the aftermath of a tragic car collision, which she initially thinks is an accident. However, as the story unfolds, it appears to be something more sinister. As more suspicious crashes begin to occur around their neighborhoods, Tammy, Zack, and the police will soon realize there's something very wrong going on, and it might be related to the old car the shop is fixing.

Elara St. Clair grew up in a palace of gold and glass—yet no one ever saw her. Overshadowed by her dazzling twin sister, ignored by her powerful parents, and treated like a ghost in her own home, Elara learned early that invisibility was her only identity. Until the night she walked away. When she enters the unforgiving world of the Royal Imperial Cadets under a false name, the forgotten daughter begins to forge herself into something new—something sharp, disciplined, and undeniably alive. Hidden identities, military intrigue, a tangled conspiracy, and a heroine rising from silence— this is the story of the twin the world overlooked… and the warrior she becomes.

Even in the midst of a devastating global economic crisis, hybrid immortal Victoria Bellwood remains unstoppable. She owns the second-largest hotel franchise in the world, and stands as the richest woman of the mid-21st century. Locals and tourists alike praise her for her kindness and generosity. But, all is not well in paradise. Anti-immortal sentiment, spearheaded by her long-time competitor, Samuel Kelly, is raging at an all-time high, and she's everybody's number one target. Vicky must find a way to protect herself and the people she holds dearest. Peter Harding is the perfect man for the job. He's a no-nonsense army general with two hundred years of experience in combat and medicine. He demands respect from all those who cross him, and those who dare to challenge him will encounter a wrath like no other. He's the kind of guy Victoria needs if she wants to survive.

The rules were simple 1. Don't get attached, people leave fast 2. The world was beautiful to make up for the wickedness of people's heart 3. Love is a cute word...but it thrives on pain And I abided...lived by it....Until He showed up, spending every second to prove to me, to show me that I was wrong about this world, that there was enough light to scare the shadows away, that if I held my hand out, someone would hold on to it....but he was only human after all... wasn't he? One knows the sun and the other has only ever know the night Butterflies and moths may look alike, but we know which is which, because the are never in the same place at the same time....ATLeast that was what we thought.

Alya Corginei was raised to survive anything—until the day she’s captured by the one man even her father warned her about. James Carrizo. Italy’s most feared crime king. Brilliant. Deranged. Addicted to control… and now fixated on her. He should’ve killed her. He doesn’t. He keeps her. And the longer Alya is trapped in his blood-stained empire, the more she realizes two things: 1. James knows things about her past she was never meant to hear. 2. The most dangerous part of this captivity isn’t his violence. It’s his obsession. Every threat sharpens her. Every power play binds them tighter. And every secret drags her deeper into a war she never chose, but might not survive without him. When the truth finally hits, Alya has one choice left: Destroy the monster who took her… or join him.

There are times—far too many times—when you feel that uncontrollable urge to kill someone. For Kaya, this… this was exactly that moment. “Repeat what you just said?” She’d seen hell on the battlefield—second-in-command of a military unit, dodging bullets, dragging traitors by the collar, and coming out alive with grit under her nails. But nothing, absolutely nothing, prepared her for the sight of her spineless husband flirting with her own sister. Right in front of her. “I could never marry a barbarian like you. The one I... I like is Meera—” Blah blah. The same pitiful nonsense again. You think—what could possibly be worse than this? And then, right on cue, your idiotic sister chimes in, completely serious, “I just poisoned you.” Wow. BANG. Before anyone could even react, Meera collapsed. Dead. Her so-called husband gasped like a fish dragged out of water. “Y-you…” He dropped to his knees, staring at Kaya like he was seeing a monster rise from the dark. “You killed your sister?! How could y—?” BANG. Second bullet. Same spot. He dropped like a puppet with its strings cut. Silence. ... Just when Kaya thought her story had finally reached its bitter end, the universe—no, god himself—decided to throw in one last, ridiculous twist. “Wife… wife, didn’t you say you were gonna eat me? Why’d you stop?” A snake beast, ridiculously charming and glowing like some immortal fantasy, clung to her, eyes gleaming. Another voice interrupted. “Shut up! My wife wants to cuddle me now—” A sparrow beastman leapt into her arms, like that made any sense. “Hic… wife, don’t you want me anymore?” A panda-like beastman sat beside her, huge, sniffly, and wronged like a child abandoned at a festival. Sitting in the middle of all this, Kaya was absolutely dumbfounded. ‘When the hell did all of this even start?’

Jasmine is in an arranged marriage with billionaire Keith Acland set up by their parents as a business deal. Their marriage was loveless which is to be expected under such circumstances however Jasmine didn’t mind. She was just focused on being the best socialite’s wife and raising their son to become the heir. However, things take a turn when Keith’s lover from before they married returns with a son claiming Keith to be the father. What follows is a nightmare about whose son should be the successor. Soon the life Jasmine built as Keith’s wife is flipped upside down as his lover takes everything away from her. Her husband, her friends, and her title. Jasmine has to fight for her place in her own house. Throughout all this, the one thing Jasmine is focused on is protecting her son.

I was an ordinary girl... until the day a mysterious note appeared: "If you wish to learn the truth of your brother's death- Climb to the top of the Sanctum of Trials." For two years, I chased a ghost - the murderer who brutally took away the only family I had left. My parents died in a plane crash when I was young, and my kind older brother was the last light in my life... until he was taken from me too. Grief became rage. Love became obsession. Revenge became my only purpose to live. And then - the portal swallowed me. When I opened my eyes, I stood inside a colossal Tower that connects countless doomed worlds, surrounded by people from different planets, eras, races, and bloodlines - humans, elves, dwarves, orcs, even newborn gods. A glowing System screen appeared, announcing us as participants chosen to climb for the entertainment of gods who lurk beyond the skies. Each of the 100 floors contains a world on the verge of collapse - a tragic story doomed to repeat forever. To ascend, we must save that world's ending while trapped inside the life of a character who belongs there. If we fail... we die.