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Isadora Navarro has spent her life destroying debt. Cassian Vale has spent nine years buying hers, one devastating cent at a time. Now he owns every dollar she and everyone she loves has ever owed, forty-seven million and counting, and the only way to break the chain is to marry the devil for exactly 999 days. But on the last page of the contract, written in blood-red ink, is the clause that will ruin her forever: if she falls in love with him before the final second, the debt doubles… and he keeps her for life.

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.

Once, Serein was a Guide—devoted, loyal, and in love. She gave everything to her guild master, believing his promise of marriage when they reached the top. Instead, she was betrayed. Abandoned in an S-rank gate, left to be devoured by monsters while he escaped with another. But death was not her end. When she opens her eyes again, it’s the past. Before the guild. Before the lies. Before she became a Guide. This time, Serein swears to live quietly—an ordinary office job, lazy weekends, and a life far away from Hunters. She almost succeeded… until a single mistake exposed her powers. Now, every path she takes draws the gaze of S-rank Hunters. - Zane, her dangerous new neighbor, the cold guild master who believes Awakeners are more than weapons. - Kai, the reckless trainee who knows her secret. A foolish but brave soul. - Sylvan, the relentless CBAA officer who will never let her go. - Elias, the shining idol who dragged her into the spotlight. - And Deimos, the enigmatic crime lord of Maledictus, who sees in her a power worth possessing. Once a forsaken Guide, now the most hunted woman alive. Will Serein find the peace she craves, or be claimed as prey by the very Hunters she swore to escape?

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.

Childhood rivals, always competing yet secretly hiding forbidden feelings behind their hate, were torn apart in a messy end. Now, one has risen as a shining idol adored by millions, while the other struggles to build a quiet life as a single mother. But when fate brings them face-to-face again, old wounds begin to bleed… and long-buried feelings resurface. From rivals to something more, can love survive the scars of the past? And this time, will they finally accept what their hearts have always known?

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.

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.

#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

Five years ago, Emma Hart woke up in Julian Pierce's bed with no memory of the night before and a positive pregnancy test two weeks later. She married the billionaire CEO in a quiet courthouse ceremony, her heart full of foolish hope that maybe, just maybe, he could learn to love her. She was wrong. Julian made it clear from day one: his heart belonged to her sister, the beautiful and delicate Sophie Hart, who'd disappeared abroad years ago to "find herself." Emma was just the consequence he'd married out of duty. A placeholder. A mistake he was too honorable to abandon. For five years, Emma played the perfect wife. She managed his households, attended his galas, raised their daughter alone while he worked late—or so he claimed. She loved him with everything she had, even knowing she'd never be enough. Even knowing that every time he looked at her, he was wishing she was Sophie. Then Sophie comes home, more radiant than ever, and Julian's cold indifference transforms into something worse: anticipation. Emma sees the way his eyes light up for the first time in five years. She hears him laugh at Sophie's stories. She watches him become the man she always knew he could be—just never for her. The final straw comes when four-year-old Lily asks, "Mommy, why does Daddy smile at Aunt Sophie but not at you?" Emma Hart has spent five years waiting for crumbs. She's done. She packs her bags, calls the best divorce attorney in the city, and has the papers delivered to Julian's office during his lunch meeting. No warning. No final conversation. Just a clean cut from the man who never wanted her anyway. But when Julian sees those papers, something breaks inside him. Suddenly, the wife he took for granted is walking away, and he's realizing she was never the consolation prize—she was the grand prize he was too blind to see. Sophie isn't who he remembered. Emma isn't who he thought she was. And the marriage he treated like a burden was the only real thing in his perfectly curated life. Now Julian Pierce will do anything to win back the wife he never deserved. Too bad Emma Hart is finally done being anyone's second choice.

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.

At the tender age of five, a girl who calls herself August witnesses a harrowing betrayal. Her beloved uncle, once a trusted family member, turns against her parents in a treacherous act that shatters her world. In the aftermath, he abandons her at a cold, unfeeling orphanage. August, a child of extraordinary intelligence, retreats into silence, her mind a labyrinth of thoughts and plans. Her brilliance, however, is shadowed by a mental disorder that drives her to harm those around her. This dark side of her nature isolates her further, making her a figure of fear and mystery among the other children. By the age of thirteen, August's actions lead to her arrest and confinement in a notorious prison known for its brutality. Yet, her sharp mind and unyielding spirit refuse to be caged. She orchestrates a daring escape, vanishing into the shadows. Every year, on the 11th day of August, whispers of her return spread like wildfire. August embarks on a relentless quest for vengeance, targeting those who wronged her and her family. Her name becomes synonymous with fear, a ghostly avenger who strikes with precision and disappears without a trace. In a world that underestimated her, August rises as a formidable force, her story a chilling reminder of the lengths one can go to seek justice and retribution.

When a fiercely independent human is claimed as the fated mate by the cold, dominant Alpha of the most ruthless werewolf pack, she must navigate his hostile world and her own rising desire, all while an ancient threat seeks to extinguish their bond and destroy his territory.

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.

Before wars, before betrayals, they were children. This is the story of Lytavis and Tyrande - their beginnings, their bond, and the innocence that shaped everything that came after. In the quiet Temple gardens and starlit halls of Suramar, friendship takes root, even as the threads of destiny begin to weave in two brothers named Illidan and Malfurion. What follows is not prophecy, but childhood - fragile, luminous, and impossible to forget.

In the world of wealth and privilege, Gabriela Flores is a force to be reckoned with. As the oldest daughter of a powerful American-Latina family, she's stunningly beautiful with curves that command attention, raven-black hair, and dark, eyes that sparkle with sass and intelligence. Her full lips curve into a perpetual pout, and her nose, slightly rounded at the tip, adds to her exotic charm. But beneath her fiery exterior lies a kind soul, waiting to be discovered. Gabriela's life is predetermined - she's the heiress of the Flores empire, but there's a catch: she must excel in college, become a success story, and start a family of her own. As she steps into the prestigious White's Academy to study business administration, she's ready to take on the world. But drama, romance, and self-discovery await her, all while navigating the cutthroat world of high society and uncovering secrets about her relationship with an underwater world she had been dreaming about for years. With her sassy attitude and sharp wit, Gabriela won't back down from a challenge. But as she navigates the complexities of her family's expectations and her own desires, she'll have to confront the ultimate question: can she claim her rightful place as the Flores heiress and still follow her own heart?

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.

Clara was a brilliant scientist, wife to the charming Nathaniel, and a loving sister—until the day she ignored her sister’s warning. Trusting her best friend was the biggest mistake of her life. It cost her everything—her marriage, her family, and even her future. But fate gives her an impossible gift: a second chance. Reborn years in the past before she lost everything, Clara refuses to repeat her mistakes. This time, she’ll repair her relationship with her husband, protect her sister, and maybe deliver a few satisfying slaps to her treacherous best friend for good measure. Yet as she peels back the layers of her family’s mysterious disappearance, Clara discovers that not all betrayals come from outside—and the truth buried in her past might be far darker than she ever imagined. She doesn't slap her best friend till later in the chapter and she also slaps her emotionally not just physically.

Crimson, a draconic warrior of the Goddess of the Heavens, is summoned to the world of Avi to protect mortalkind from the Fallen Queen's malevolent army, but the Queen has other plans in mind. When Crimson finds herself in chains, a war wages in her mind between righteous hatred for the evil Queen and a burgeoning forbidden desire for her. As the Queen's plots unfold and Crimson ends up in the Heavens once more, she conflicts with her ex-girlfriend, Hilde, who wants to know the truth of what happened to her in the Hells. Now caught in between the eternal war between the Goddess Aurora and the Fallen Queen Umbra, and facing a lifetime of constant harassment and torment for being a crossbreed, Crimson's loyalties are tested as her morals and her desires clash. When she is finally pushed to the breaking point, Crimson must decide what she fights for, and who she wants to fight alongside. Hilde, the dignified, compassionate, groveling ex-girlfriend, or Umbra, the dominating, overprotective, seductive evildoer. WRETCHED is a fast paced and intense journey through fierce emotional turmoil, drastic character developments, and dramatic developments in plot and setting, rife with gorgeous imagery and scenery, unique and unusual characters, as well as a deeply fantastical conclusion. CW: WRETCHED deals with sensitive subjects including dubious consent, enslavement, genocide, eugenics, war, depictions of violence, child death, mass murder, and corrupt religion.

He saw her broken mind before he ever touched her body... Elena Cruz believed her life was worthless and hopeless. Since age four, she had known only abuse, pain, and betrayal. Now used and scarred by a close friend, she is left dead, her story ending in silence. Yet fate has other plans. Reborn with powers she didn’t ask for, Elena swore to destroy everyone who hurt her. But when the psychic billionaire Adrian Kael, who can read her thoughts, offers to train her, their minds—and hearts—begin a war neither can win. As they face enemies, betrayals, and unravel lies. Will they drown in the depths of trauma and hurt, or will they conquer their own fears and choose to love and trust one another?

[Mature Content] [Dark Themes] Catherine Lane had the perfect job in Midnight City, secretary to Ares King, the impenetrable billionaire bachelor, infamously known as the devil CEO. To the outside world, Catherine's life was nothing short of flawless, but in reality, she struggles with debts on the verge of ruining her life. To avoid harassment, she decides to quit and get the cut that comes with it. As if that wasn't enough, her long-term boyfriend cheated on her, claiming she's a wreck with no future, and he's better off without her. Heartbroken and devastated, Catherine is grasping at the last straws when her boss, Ares King, proposes a contract out of the blue. "Become my wife for one year." "Why me, Mr. King?" "Because we work, Ms. Lane.” The last thing she wanted was to make a deal with the devil. But this offer is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Sell your soul to the devil for one year. How hard can that be? ********** "How many?" I froze. Did he expect me to count? "How. Many?" "I-I don't—Ah!" Ares spanked me again, continuously. My eyes stung, and sweet pain overtook me. I should feel sick from deriving pleasure from this, but strangely, I wasn't. "Two?" I teased, purposely getting the numbers wrong. "You shouldn't have done that." Just as I thought, he started again, but this time he drove each hit with more force until my ass was burning. "Fifteen!" I yelled, shaking. "Wrong." My heart momentarily stopped. "I got it right!" "You missed one." He pressed his hand on my searing bottom, and I moaned. I tried to squirm away, but he trapped my hands behind my back, his voice dark with warning. "Move again, and you'll regret it." ~ A/N: This is a work of fiction. All names, characters, places, and incidents are either the product of the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or real events is purely coincidental.