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The Super Foodie System, a female fugitive's ultimate comeback! Tang Yiyi's life turned completely upside down after her superpower awakening failed at age 18. Her status plummeted, she was imprisoned for murder, and she was pregnant with a child of 'unknown father.' During transportation, she was sabotaged and infected with the Zombie Virus, then thrown on a Garbage Mountain. On the verge of death, she heard a cold mechanical voice— "Super Foodie System successfully activated, do you choose to bind?"

Imagina tener todo lo que te hace feliz... Una madre amorosa, amigos que te apoyan y cuidan, vecinos que te tratan con amabilidad. Es una vida de ensueño que la mayoría puede envidiar, ¿cierto?... Pero, ¿Qué pasaría si un día tu madre decide presentarte a tu padre después de 18 años?. Ella se encuentra emocionada y no puedes negarte, rumbo a la reunión con aquel hombre algo golpea su auto y en cuestión de unas horas pierdes a la única persona que estuvo a tu lado y que puedes llamar "familia". Quedas sola con una biblioteca que atender y al cuidado de los padres de tu mejor amiga. Conforme vas creciendo tu vida se vuelve rutinaria y algo aburrida, estas limitada a hacer cosas porque puede que aquellas personas que dañaron a tu madre regresen por ti. Todo te resulta monótono... O por lo menos así es hasta que le conoces a él, pero para poder ser feliz y proteger a tus seres queridos deberás descubrir que hay detrás del pasado de tu madre. Esta es la historia de Sasha Aráoz, ¿Estas listo para conocerla?

Imagine having everything that makes you happy. A loving mother, friends who support and care for you, neighbours who treat you with kindness. It's a dream life that most can envy, right?... But what if one day your mother decides to introduce you to your father after 18 years? She is excited, and you can not refuse. On the way to the meeting with that man, something hits her car, and in a matter of a few hours, you lose the only person who was by your side and that you can call "family". You are alone with a library to attend to and the care of your best friend's parents. As you grow, your life becomes routine and somewhat dull. You are limited to doing things because those people who harmed your mother may come back for you. Everything is monotonous to you, or at least that's the way it is until you meet him. But to be happy and protect your loved ones, you must discover what is behind your mother's past. It is the story of Sasha Aráoz. Are you ready to meet her?

[You have cooked a perfect-quality Mythical-rank Nine Thunder Tribulation Sandwich with a 100% chance to acquire S-rank Thunder Manipulation and insight into an S-rank Thunder Skill.] --- Born without a name, roof, or legacy, Ainen carved his existence from hunger and fire. Once a street child who survived by cooking scraps into meals, he grew into a chef renowned throughout the world. An undisputed number one chef with no one coming close to his exotic cuisine and otherworldly taste. He was a magician in the world of cooking. After transmigrating on one fateful night to a new world where arcane reigned supreme, Ainen awakens in a frail new body, surrounded by goblins, bound and gagged. A mysterious system brands him as the “Limitless Chef,” gifting him some strange powers and quests. Now, he must not only cook tasty food, but also use his powers and carve a path belonging to only himself. Perhaps, his new dishes might just be able to alter fate itself, for he is the limitless chef!

"How dare you splash that filthy, muddy water on me?" Flower's voice rang out angrily as she confronted Charles. Stepping out of his sleek car, Charles casually tucked his hands into his pockets, his eyes scanning Flower from head to toe. "It suits you," he finally muttered, a mischievous smirk playing on his lips. "What? You shameless, senseless jerk! If stupidity could fly, you'd be a private jet. Total scumbag," Flower retorted passionately, her frustration boiling over. And then, without hesitation, she swiftly delivered a sharp kick to his unmentionables. Charles groaned in pain, but fate had more in store for him. Flower's fury propelled her to give him an unexpected yet forceful push, sending him tumbling into the muddy water below. A burst of hearty laughter erupted from Flower as she swiftly turned on her heels, making a quick getaway from the scene. ... Flower Cunningham had always dreamt of becoming a renowned chef and owning one of the trendiest restaurants in Las Vegas, USA. With her exceptional culinary skills and the ability to lure anyone in with the tantalizing aromas of her food, Flower thrived in the fast-paced world of gastronomy. She dedicated her life to perfecting her craft while balancing the responsibilities of caring for her disabled father, loving mother, and her supportive siblings. On the other hand, we have Charles Hamilton, the epitome of wealth and popularity, not just in the USA but across the globe. As the enigmatic and elusive billionaire, Charles was the face behind Hamilton's Group—the behemoth conglomerate with numerous divisions worldwide. His mysterious demeanor often left his employees puzzled, trying to decipher his ever-changing moods. When Flower and Charles first crossed paths, it was nothing short of chaotic. It became an unforgettable moment that would shape their lives forever. As fate would have it, Flower was soon employed as Charles's personal chef, marking the beginning of a thrilling game.

Diguised as a Cook,Jevan Walters, a 27!year old multimillionaire and CEO of Walters Industries Limited decides to leave behind all his wealth,fame and company he inherited from his father,James Walters,six years after his death back in New York City. As down to earth as he is, he decided to live a simple life working as a professional cook in a High Class Luxury Hotel,one of the best hotels in New York. Knowing ladies he's met before,they'd only wanted him not for his looks but his money. Jevan doesn't give a damn about relationships anymore, either does he believe whether true love existed or not. For him true love was like a myth to him. Valeria MelBrown a beautiful,rich,classy and self centered lady. She an only child to Charles and Jade MelBrown. A 23 year old lady who's famous and doesn't care less about throwing money in a trash can! She's a spoiltbrat as she's known to be and a clumsy bean. Will she be able to stand when she hears the news about her parents going bankrupt? What will happen when fate brings Jevan and Valeria together? What's next? Enjoy reading.....

Fiere was one of the highest ranking agent in her country at the age of 14 years old. but because of her last mission, she quit being a spy. she had amnesia before but because of her last mission,she remembered too much. After quiting her job as a spy, she returns as a detective in a detective agency. because of that trauma which was caused by the last mission took on, she changed too much. She developed an alter ego, a dual personality to be more precise. even their living habits change. 'Same same but different' this line suits her too much.

Kai, a socially awkward gamer with a penchant for late-night gaming sessions, finds his life irrevocably altered when he's inexplicably transported into the world of his favorite MMORPG, "Divine Chronicles." But this isn't the game he knows. The graphics are a little too real, the pain a little too sharp, and the stakes are terrifyingly high. Waking up in a desolate forest clearing with maxed-out stats and a legendary weapon, Kai quickly discovers that being overpowered doesn't automatically translate to being competent. He has zero clue about the world he's in, the lore he should know, or even basic survival skills. His attempts to navigate this new reality are further complicated by the fact that the game mechanics seem to be... glitching. Skills randomly become unavailable, quest markers are nonexistent, and the very fabric of reality seems to be bending to its own inscrutable will. After stumbling upon a bandit attack and rescuing a noblewoman and her maid, Kai finds himself drawn into a world of political intrigue and dangerous enemies, all while desperately trying to figure out how he got here, how to survive, and, most importantly, how to avoid accidentally destroying the world with his overpowered abilities. "Max Stats, Zero Clue" is a humorous and action-packed adventure that explores the challenges of adapting to the unknown, the burden of immense power, and the surprising connections that can be forged in the most unexpected of circumstance.

In her previous life, she took the wrong "white lotus" script, causing her to die a miserable death. Heaven has let her live again, so she shouldn't have to suffer the hardships of her past life once more! Feng Moxi sheds her weakness from her previous life. Making a new choice, she must fight! There are monsters! Kill them! There are scumbags! Eliminate them! With her meager strength, she picks up a Heavy Sword and forges a difficult path forward. Unexpectedly, that arrogant and reckless person who caused her no small amount of trouble along the way eventually becomes a comrade-in-arms to whom she can entrust her back, a companion for life. The sky fills with darkness, the Demon People emerge! The Heavenly Dao returns. One day, Feng Moxi is leisurely roasting beast meat by the river. Chaoyang, having just finished fighting a demon beast, sees the crumbs on her lips and immediately leans in. "Want some?" Chaoyang dazedly nodded his head. Suddenly, a piece of burnt beast meat is stuffed into his mouth. Chaoyang pulls Feng Moxi into his embrace, gently brushes the corner of her lips with his hand, and says, "You're mine!" Apocalypse + Cultivation + Doting Boyfriend

[Irresistible MC + Farming & Entrepreneurship + Strong Female Lead + Cute Baby + Love Rivalry + Farming System + Male Competition] Deng Yuyuan wakes up to find she has transmigrated into a period novel about a "pampered group darling" — as the biological mother of the vicious female villain. The female villain has a biased grandmother, a mooching uncle and his family, a blindly filial father, and a spineless mother. She was a small-time thief as a child. As an adult, she committed every kind of evil — constantly framing the female lead — and ultimately met a miserable end. The female lead is the only daughter in another family, doted on by her older brothers. The villain targeted her out of pure jealousy. And now, Deng Yuyuan has become that villain's cowardly mother — and the villain herself is currently just an ugly, wrinkly-faced infant. The blindly filial father loves his wife, but gives all the good things to his own mother. He says to his starving wife and daughter: "Xiao Yuan, come drink some water. I specially heated it for you." Deng Yuyuan looks at her own bony frame and her tiny child — and decides to get a divorce. Goodbye, useless husband. She's going to raise this little cub with an abundance of money and love. No way she'll go astray this time. Lost one husband, gained a crowd of suitors. A beautiful sent-down youth coveted by many — she knows some self-defense and burns the midnight oil studying. With the reinstatement of the college entrance exams, she takes her child toward a much wider world. Riding the wave of the times, Deng Yuyuan works her way up to become a gaming tycoon and a cutting-edge scientist... Except — why are so many men fighting to be her cub's stepfather?