cognitive benefits of reading fiction

Masterpieces such as 'The Divine Comedy', 'The Theory of Evolution', 'Encyclopaedia Britannica', 'The Theory of Relativity'... Born in the history of human civilization, possess mysterious and magical powers in another world! Original sin, biological evolution, mastery of all arts... By reading the secret tomes, one can gain a variety of powers! The only trouble for the people of the other world is that they find it difficult to understand the texts from Earth. At this time, there comes a librarian from Earth...

Falling for his warm touch despite his usual coldness, she loved him only to be disappointed and betrayed in the end. When love turns to darkness, it festers to be poisonous and consumes the soul. The naive Arabella evolved. *** “Thank you for becoming my wife,” was her cold husband’s last words before he died, coupled with a smile that had never before graced his lips. Not on their wedding day. And not even at the birth of their only child. Emperor Ferdinand, someone Arabella loved so much, killed their son. She became a villainess and vowed revenge for her beloved child. For a decade, she used everything she could to make Ferdinand pay. Until finally… he fell to ruin. With her revenge complete, Arabella's life soon ended with her dead husband in her arms. But fate wasn’t done playing with her. All of a sudden, she was back two decades ago, right after their wedding. Was it a curse or a blessing? It didn’t matter. Because there was only one thing she needed to do. “I will ruin you in this lifetime, too.” This was her hateful promise to herself upon realizing she was reborn. But in her second life, Arabella was unexpectedly bestowed a gift to uncover the truth. Who was wrong and who was right? Only time will tell.

(The main story has ended!! A 1v1, sweet and clean romance novel) Shen Chuwei suddenly travels back to ancient times to become a neglected concubine of the Crown Prince. She thought it was the beginning of a leisurely life of eating and drinking, but unexpectedly, she ends up being deeply pampered by the aloof Crown Prince. Lady Xu: "Shen Fengyi, you'd better know your place. Tonight is my turn to serve His Highness." Shen Chuwei says: "The Crown Prince is yours, I promise I'm just here to freeload." That night, Shen Chuwei was kept in the Crown Prince's room~ Lady Chang: "The Crown Princess is mine. You can't even dream of sharing her." Shen Chuwei replies: "I'm not interested." Later on, not only does Shen Chuwei become the Crown Princess, but she also gives birth to a pair of twins. The Emperor and Empress are in a scramble to pamper them, guaranteeing a smooth ride to victory. * All the women in the East Palace vie to become the Crown Princess through their cunning and devious methods, yet all of these are clearly seen by Xiao Jinyan, who has the ability to read minds, causing him to avoid them. That is, until he sees a small 'salted fish', sweet-talking and soft-bodied, just to his liking, "You will serve me tonight." As a freeloading 'salted fish', she trembles in fear: "Your Highness, I'm still too young."

Nora is shattered a month before her wedding when she uncovers her fiancé's deceitful affair. As she manages this betrayal, she discovers a deep ploy to hinder her from claiming her rightful inheritance. Devastated but determined, Nora takes a daring step to regain control of her life. Enter Demetri 'The Demon' to those who know him, a formidable man barely known to her, who offers her protection and support in return for a contract marriage to satisfy him. In a twist of fate, Nora marries Demetri to claim her inheritance and fight those who plotted against her. But as she battles her own family and Demetri's many rivals, will she be able to keep from falling for the man known to crush people beneath his booted heel. Excerpt: She had forgotten that the man was intimidating and directly challenged him. Rather than speaking, Demetri rose from his seat and approached her deliberately. Although it was a mere few steps, time seemed to stretch for Nora. When he was almost within touching distance, his hand gently landed on her knee, moving it sideways. His touch moved with a hint of a caress, and he stepped between her open legs. Nora sat there in frozen silence, her eyes wide like a deer caught in headlights. Catching her chin between his fingers, he tilted her face upwards and spoke unhurriedly," You are my wife." She nodded her head slowly in affirmation while his thumb slowly traced her lip. "I have given you time to gather your emotions." Another nod. Nora's nervousness made her lick her lips, acutely aware of his intense gaze fixed upon them. "Your reason for the marriage was to secure your inheritance and get away from under your mother's thumb." "Yes..." Nora whispered in confusion. Her confusion was not about his statement but about the bewildering sensations coursing through her. What was happening with her? "It's time for you to fulfil your end of the contract, yes?" He continued. "Yes," Nora whispered breathlessly. Why was she breathless? Had the oxygen level in the house dropped? Was the air suddenly thinning? Abruptly, his hand left her face, and she watched as he drew closer. It was then that Nora comprehended what was unfolding. All those tantalizing, heart-pounding kisses she had read about in novels were about to possibly become her reality. But the anticipated kiss didn't happen. Instead, he paused near her and commanded, "Kiss me."

In her first life, Primrose Vielle Illvaris thought the Lycan King hated her. He barely spoke to her, avoided her like the plague, and his people treated her as if she were invisible. After all, she wasn’t his choice, just a fate mate he never wanted. So when she met a tragic end, she welcomed death with open arms, hoping to step through the gates of heaven and spend her days running around the flower garden. But then … she was reborn. Thrown back to the past, right to the moment she was forced into their marriage, Primrose was determined to leave him before history could repeat itself. But just as she planned her escape, something strange happened— She could hear his thoughts. And they were nothing like his cold, distant behavior. 【My wife is so beautiful today … But if I look at her, I won’t be able to let go.】 【I'm a beast, I'm a monster, I don't deserve my wife ....】 Primrose almost choked on air. Wait—what?! The more she listened, the more shocking the truth became— HE WAS OBSESSED WITH HER. Every time she was near, his thoughts screamed: "MINE." "MATE." "MY WIFE IS MAD AT ME! I DESERVE TO DIE!!" Excuse me?! Since when did the cold, untouchable Lycan King turn into this pathetic lovesick fool?! ———— Follow my IG @Zenanicher Commission cover by Laylee

Being his mistress for five years, she never received a hint of genuine affection from him. Finally,when she was about to become a tool of arranged marriage, she left him without hesitation, "Let's end this, I'm tired." But when he saw her hand in hand with her carefully chosen new fiance, he suddenly was overwhelmed with regret. He tightly grasped her wrist with red eyes, his voice hoarse, his tone stubborn: "...You can't marry him, you can't engage with him! love me once more." She brushed away his hand, her smile radiant: "Mister, your fiancée is Miss Su." She once loved him humbly, begging for a little of his attention. But now, she is the one he chases.

Vol.1&2 :-Charles and Jamie are forced into an arrange marriage and they figure out their differences while they fight against the person who has wrong intentions. "As if this was not enough the next day you made it to the headlines sleeping with someone as though I meant nothing to you." "Honesty, I was so drunk that I mistook her to be you and slept with her, I tried so hard to contact you but I was unable to reach you , I have always just loved you." "Cut it out, I don't believe you anymore neither am I your girlfriend now nor your lover, I just hate you so it would be better if we live our lives our own way." she spoke coldly cleaning her eyes and then the waiter entered with their coffees. Jamie swallowed it as fast as she could then looked at her watch, it was 6:43. Charles took the courage to speak again "Please try to understand and listen to me...." but he was interrupted by Jamie "Mr. Cullen your time is over, you better hurry up, I will wait outside." Vol 3 :- Rachel the daughter of Jamie and Charles turn out to be a powerful witch queen as she fights evil she finds her love but before she turns powerful he dies, what will she do. "Done struggling, I was wondering why is that you are always surrounded by the women who want to throw themselves on you and the one you fall for just keeps pushing you away." Her eyes widened with shock, she began to struggle again "Let go of me and better get one of those girls who throw themselves on you, I am not interested just get away." she punched his nose tight but nothing happened to him instead he laughed "Aggressive, huh, I like that, now you see how you are different from all those girls. Let me tell you something be a good girl and I won't do anything to you, try doing anything against my orders and you will be punished along with that Kevin because I know exactly where he is and what I have to do with him." Rachel stopped struggling and was lost in her thoughts when Robert placed a kiss on her lips, tearing them apart, he pushed his tongue inside and down her throat, instead of feeling angry, she felt hot and satisfied as if this was the perfect kiss she had ever wanted, there were tears in her eyes. Robert placed a hand on her cheek and said "Rachel you are going to be very powerful so you have to do good and protect the people around you and please find someone who can love you more than me." She cried out louder and placing her arms around him she buried her head into his chest which was now covered with his blood "No don't say that. I beg you don't say that, please tell me how can I save you." Robert placed his arm around her and said gently, his heart was clenching with pain not because of the blade in there but because this condition of Rachel was unbearable for him "Be good." Rachel looked into his eyes "Please don't do this Rob. I can't live without you, I will also die with you because it was me who did this and I can never forgive myself." He gathered his strength and placed a hand under her chin then kissed her lips for the last time. It was so passionate and painful that it would break anyone's heart. He let go of her and before he could say anything a lot of people entered the room that Lora had called, they all charged towards Rachel but Robert wrapped her into his arms providing his body as a shield to protect her. Rachel who was still crying shouted in pain as if she was being hit instead of him. She struggled out of Robert's grip which was still very strong even though he was loosing his strength. She looked at him and shouted "Let go of me, I will kill them all." He gave her his most charming smile and he said "Let me protect you for the last time." His words broke Rachel's heart and she struggled out of his grip even harder, tears flowing uncontrollably from her eyes. It was as if those waterworks were not ready to stop. She gave him a hit on his face and said angrily "Stop saying that, don't you dare leave me or I will kill you."

Feng Fan, a high school senior with dreams of becoming a successful Xianxia web novelist, never imagined his life would turn into the very story he aspired to write. Summoned to another world alongside his entire class, he finds himself thrust into the White Crow Sect, a place for cultivating immortality. However, his talent for Qi Cultivation is deemed the lowest possible. Just as despair threatens to consume him, Feng Fan discovers his unique cheat ability: Mind-Reading. Armed with this secret ability, he maneuvers through schemes, outwits his enemies, charms beauties, and ascends the heavens! “Feng Fan, do you dare to steal my legacy?” Third rate-villain 1 “Feng Fan, you bastard, you stole my wife! I’ll erase your clan from existence!” Third rate-villain 2 “Please, improve your plans, I can see your schemes from miles away!” Feng Fan. #comedy #cultivation #yandere #tsundere #transmigration #r18 #faceslapping #harem Disclaimer: This is a COMEDY cultivation novel, the comedy is the main point. NO ntr, NO yuri — Reviews, Golden Tickets, Power Stones, and Comments encourage me to write more. Thanks for all support! — https://discord.gg/mXJ9HnWKHB If you want to message me, feel free to ping me on Discord.

The Exotic Race has covetous eyes, demons and evil abound, and the dynasty is in turmoil. Chu Ming traversed to this world, becoming an illegitimate son despised by a wealthy merchant, humiliated even by the bootlickers of the first lady. What should have been a life of idleness finally changed due to his relentless efforts. [Reading (entry-level): Ten lines at a glance] [Reading (Minor Success): Photographic memory] [Military Skill (entry-level): deploy troops and arrange formations] [Military Skill (Minor Success): Strategic Planning] [Tiger and Python Strength (entry-level)] [Tiger and Python Strength (Minor Success)]

Kimberly Jonah, a stunning and clever blogger, finds herself in dire financial straits due to a lawsuit against her blog. Seeking help, she turns to Melvin Craig, a man she approached with ulterior motives three years before. Meanwhile, Melanie Craig, Melvin's late mother, leaves a surprising twist in her will after her passing. In order to co-own her multibillion-dollar mansion, Kimberly and Melvin are required to live together for a year, and there's a catch – Melvin must get married within that timeframe to take over the family company. The unexpected twist occurs when Kimberly and Melvin inexplicably swap bodies. Now, they're not only forced to live together but also navigate the challenges of understanding each other's lives from a completely different perspective. Kimberly quickly adapts to her new luxurious lifestyle while Melvin discovers the joys of a simpler life. As they experience each other's lives, they gain a deeper understanding of themselves. As they grapple with the intricacies of sharing a space, managing a multibillion-dollar empire, and adhering to Melanie's peculiar will, the two find themselves entangled in a humorous and heartwarming journey of self-discovery. Amidst the chaos of their switched lives, Kimberly and Melvin learn valuable lessons about the true meaning of love. The race against time adds a layer of urgency, especially for Melvin, who must find a way to fulfill his late mother's wishes within the stipulated year. Will they overcome their differences, fulfill Melanie’s unique condition? This tale weaves together elements of romance, comedy, and self-discovery, creating a captivating narrative of love, personal growth, and the unpredictable journey life often becomes. **Exerpt** Kimberly opened her eyes and sat bolt upright in bed the moment a phone alarm went off under her pillow. Kimberly didn’t like alarms. She never set them because they had a way of making her feel anxious when they went off, and she didn’t like it. So, who could have set an alarm on her phone? She mused with a frown as she raised the pillow to take out the phone. The moment she saw the phone, the crease between her brows deepened. This wasn’t her phone. This was the latest iPhone, and she didn’t use iPhones. Almost as soon as the thought crossed her mind, she noticed that something was different about her. She was feeling sort of funny. While she was still trying to figure out why she was feeling funny, she looked around the bedroom and frowned even more when she realized that this wasn’t her bedroom. Where was she? she mused as she quickly took off the duvet and got out of the bed. As soon as her feet hit the ground, she looked down with a frown. Her feet were different. They were bigger. Her hands, too. Was she still asleep and dreaming? She wondered and then gasped when she noticed the tent in front of her pajamas as though something was protruding out of it. What was that? What was in her pajamas? She wondered with wide eyes. Her heart beat fast, and her mouth was dry as she reached out a finger to see what it was. She poked her forefinger at it, and she felt something hard. It moved but remained erect. Was that what she thought it was? She wondered as she held the waistband of her pajamas to take a peek. Just as she was about to look inside, the bedroom door burst open, and she looked up to see who it was. She was shocked when she looked back at herself dressed in exactly what she had worn to bed. “Kimberly?” Herself asked, unsure. Kimberly frowned as she hurried over to the mirror to see what she looked like if she wasn’t in her own body. “MELVIN?” She screamed in disbelief when she saw that she was now Melvin. She turned to look at herself and before Melvin could say another word, her eyes rolled back and she fainted. (PS: cover photo isn’t mine. Credit to the owner)