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You wake up to find yourself in a post-apocalyptic world where humanity resides in High Towers, and monsters roam outside. Your eyes can see peculiar remarks: 【There are Two Evil Fallen hiding 1600 meters away. When you're extremely angry, you can feed them well with a simple sliding tackle.】 【Before you start cooking, you'd better check its pocket. Don't develop the bad habit of monster killing without looting.】 【It's surprising that someone would stare at their own face. I admit your face is quite immersive. If I were human, I'd give you a 9 out of 10. Of course, I'm a 97. Don't ask why I'm hundred mark system】 【The other party is a big shot whose level is far above yours. I have three pieces of advice for you: grovel, grovel, or grovel. About its weakness? Better not place your hopes on me as I'm just a small remark with limited abilities.】 The High Tower, symbolic of the apocalypse, the deformed monsters attracted to malicious thoughts outside, the high-stakes gamble of the powerful, the perilous situations of explorers, the traps in the end times— Under your eyes, everything is presented in a mischievous style. All darkness, nowhere to hide!

"Mr. Thompson, may I have a word with you?" She asked, her voice low and urgent. "What's this about?" "It's private," she said, her voice barely above a whisper. "Follow me." She led him out of the banquet hall, the music and laughter fading into the background as they walked down the deserted hallway. When they reached his room, Astrid hesitated, her heart racing with anticipation. Astrid stepped inside, her eyes locking onto his as she turned to face him. Without a word, she reached out and pulled him into a kiss. Mr. Thompson's response was immediate; he pulled away, his hand strangling her neck. "What's going on?" He asked, his voice firm. "What's the meaning of this?" Astrid's smile was calculated, her voice low and husky. "Mira cheated on you with my fiancé, George. And I think it's time we got our revenge." ******* Astrid's world is shattered when she discovers her fiance's betrayal and her sister's deceit. Consumed by anger, hurt, and a thirst for revenge, she makes a choice that will forever alter her destiny as she becomes entwined in a passionate and tumultuous relationship with the mysterious Mr. Thompson. Astrid must confront the darkness within herself and the true depth of her own desire. Will she find solace in the arms of her new lover? Or will the secrets and obstacles tear them apart? A heart-wrenching tale of love,lust and redemption.

By popular demand, all four of Drew Hunt's best-selling Colin and Martin Christmas stories have been brought together in a single box set. Share in Colin Rogers and Martin Kellam’s lives as seen through four very different Christmases:<br><br><strong>First Christmas</strong>-- Blind since birth, Martin orders groceries online. It doesn’t hurt that the man who brings them has a sexy voice. Colin usually leaves Martin’s deliveries until last so he can spend extra time with the man he has a secret longing to protect. When Martin offers to cook Christmas dinner for Colin, will turkey and stuffing be all that’s on the menu?<br><br><strong>London Christmas</strong>-- Colin and Martin got together at Christmas five years ago. But could this be their last? Martin can’t forgive Colin for leaving the gate open, allowing Toby, Martin’s guide dog, to escape and die on the road. Will the spirit of Christmas, the warmth of Colin’s family, and the thrills of London be enough to fix their relationship?<br><br><strong>Australian Christmas</strong>-- While spending Christmas down under with Colin’s uncle Matt, Colin and Martin can’t help but play matchmakers between Matt and Bruce, the foreman on Matt’s sheep station. Can Matt risk his heart to the man he’s loved from afar for years?<br><br><strong>Goodbye Christmas</strong>-- Colin and Martin have one final Christmas with Colin’s parents before emigrating to Australia. When his mum reveals bad news, Colin is torn between family obligation and the future he and Martin have longed for. Can Martin show him he can have both?

Kan, a newly recruited investigator in the Criminal Investigation Bureau (CIB), is thrown into the deep end on his first day with the unsettling Jigsaw Case. The killer's modus operandi is leaving cryptic messages through meticulously arranged jigsaw puzzles at crime scenes, taunting the authorities and daring them to piece together the clues before more lives are lost. Teamed up with his sardonic yet endearing partner, Officer Jenkins, Kan navigates the dark and twisted world of this demented game master. The duo's investigation takes them through eerie crime scenes, quirky puzzle shops, and into the mind of a killer who sees murder as a sinister puzzle to be solved. Along the way, Jenkins’ relentless humor keeps spirits high, even as the stakes grow increasingly dire. As the clues lead them to an iconic clock tower, Kan and Jenkins discover an unexpected ally in an amateur sleuth obsessed with the case. Together, they delve deeper into the Jigsaw Killer's psyche, racing against time to prevent the next gruesome tableau. Their journey is fraught with tension and danger, but also peppered with camaraderie and laughter, proving that even in the darkest of times, a well-timed joke can be a light in the gloom. In "Pieces of Laughter and Death," Kan must not only solve a killer's deadly puzzles but also learn to navigate the peculiar dynamics of his new team. Through a blend of mystery, horror, and comedy, this novel explores the balance between finding the humor in life’s darkest moments and the determination to bring a ruthless killer to justice.

After losing his mother, Hart had no other choice than to revenge. With the help of his secretary, Mira Mesa, he did all his best to protect his mother's book company which he inherited as it was the only property left that was his mother's. They had to fight the Miami book company, his company's rival. Together with all these, their lives were endangered. Only to discover the bitter truth, they didn't know they had to solve several puzzles.

Jeffrey Thompson, genius high school prodigy, lives a life in the shadows, manipulating teachers and his classmates at will. One day, a new guy appears, and this seems perfect. However, he seems a bit too perfect for Jeffrey. When Jeffrey does some investigating, he stumbled across a watch. This watch isn't a normal watch, though. The watch he just found can freeze time, itself. Turns out, this new student is part of something bigger, an evil organization that wants to collect this watch that will stop at nothing to get it back. Will Jeffrey be able to outsmart this evil organization and this new perfect student? Or will his plans crumble and get captured? https://www.royalroad.com/profile/679091/fictions

If you start with a lie, you live within the lie and die embracing the lie. She who is clueless about the world yet has a strong personality, enough to not get intimidated by others. Is now held captive within the realms of someone dear. Is it for the best or for the worst? Will happiness finally find it's way or will the past repeat itself like a curse to her tragic love story. Will she finally start appreciating her new life or is even that a rose mirror. "I...I can't remember anything! W...who are you?"

Three human military cadets defy their parents' wishes to pursue their training, only to be accidentally pulled into a mysterious and hidden magical academy called Rombad. Once there, they are sorted into unique magical houses while uncovering dark secrets and learning reality-bending manipulation tricks. They must secretly master this new world's ancient skills and tactical weapon strategies if they ever want to find a safe way back home.

"A story about someone named Catte Valeran, who is a troubled person and has a young girl named Ruby who has become a neglected child. One day, Catte attempts to take his own life by drowning, but his action is stopped by a man named Colin Valerian, who will become a mysterious figure to him."

A group of talented teenagers find themselves drawn into a world of intrigue and adventure when they stumble upon an extraordinary virtual reality game. As the game takes them deeper into its cryptic puzzles, they soon realize that the enigmas they're solving are linked to real-world mysteries that have baffled experts for years. The teens must pool their skills in coding, hacking, and logic to unravel the layers of the game, leading them to uncover secrets that challenge their perception of technology and its impact on society. As they race against time, the group forms unbreakable bonds and learns that collaboration and friendship are just as important as their technical expertise.