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Vivian I don't care about love. I don't believe in love. I don't do relationships or consider marriage. I get the hit of my life with my parents killed in a car accident leaving me behind with my 18-year-old baby bro. He's eleven years younger than me. I have a secret life which might be the reason for my parents' deaths. By day, I'm 29-year-old, good for nothing, lazy, Vivian Doreen. By night? Yeah, well.... That's another, crazy, story.... Upon my parents' deadly accident, my baby bro tells me that I'm a collateral in a 10 million dollars investment contract my folks signed with some billionaire. If not paid, I need to marry his billionaire son. Like, really?! No way.... I don't even consider that, though it does give me a shock to even hear SUCH A NONSENSE! David MY FATHER IS OUT OF HIS MIND! Me?! To marry someone?! What?! I don't love someone but marry! However, my lunatic dad has a last letter my mom left for me just before she died.... He's used that letter to become what I am today and exceed the level he was and is. I did that. Now? For him to give it to me? When I'm 27? Waiting for that letter since I was eleven? I HAVE TO MARRY THE ONE HE WANTS ME TO! He said that since then. Marrying someone he wants is the final condition to finally hand me the letter.... I'M GOING NUTS! NO WAY I'LL MARRY! Or will I? One thing is for sure. WAR IS COMING! SHE'LL BE MY WIFE ON PAPERS ONLY! The rest? No way.... Nope. I don't even know her! Not that it is important.... I WON'T MARRY! At the will reading for Vivian and her little brother upon their parents' deaths, next on the list, the lawyer has the investment contract. David and his dad come in and the War of Love BEGINS! None is wanting, and both are crazy. But what happens next? Let's just say that David has a switch on everything inside.... War is on though.... War Love is the first book in the Shooting a Hot Billionaire series.

I didn’t ask for this summer to change me but it did. I came here thinking I could just escape for a little while. Breathe. Hide. Maybe even forget. But life, love, and the messiness in between had other plans. Between the late-night confessions, the unexpected moments, and the way they looked at me like I was something worth saving, everything shifted. I was supposed to be guarded, composed, in control, perfect. But somehow, I found myself caught between the ghosts of what I left behind and the fire of something I never saw coming. Each moment here, every stolen glance, every mistake, every touch I shouldn’t have wanted, pulled me deeper into something real. Something terrifying. Something beautiful. This isn’t just a love story. It’s my story. A story about heartbreak, desire, family secrets, and choosing yourself even when everything around you says not to. So if you’re wondering how I got here… just know, it started with a crack in my armor and ended with me finding the one thing I never expected to lose. Myself.

Daotok, a gifted fortune teller who can sense and communicate with spirits, moves into a suspiciously cheap condo room on the haunted 7th floor. Surrounded by restless ghosts from tragic deaths, he calmly navigates the supernatural chaos while trying to live a normal life. His grumpy next-door neighbor, Arthit, a dedicated medical student, has grown used to the disturbances until Daotok's arrival brings even more activity. What starts as irritation turns into reluctant fascination as Arthit finds himself drawn to the mysterious, kind-hearted boy who treats ghosts like difficult roommates. In a building filled with sorrowful spirits, two lonely souls discover warmth, protection, and unexpected love amid the supernatural. A heartfelt supernatural BL romance blending humor, chills, and tender healing. Author Note: Firstly, I am not the original author. This story I am presenting is already in existence and is also a series name "The Sun From Another Star". I am presenting it here purely because in drama many elements are not captured and I want this story to spread to larger audience as it is a wonderful piece which can be appreciated by wider audience across the world, it is what I feel. Lastly, Enjoy Yourself.

In the small town of Eloria, Ava Elara longs for a life greater than the narrow streets and quiet routines she’s always known. Her dreams of adventure and meaning seem as unreachable as the stars, until one fateful night changes everything. When Ava encounters Prince Kael Timur, heir to the Celestial Throne, she has no idea her life is about to be rewritten. Disguised and wounded after a clash with raiders, Kael is struck not just by Ava’s kindness but by the spark of spirit in her eyes. Their meeting sets into motion a bond that defies the laws of Kael’s kingdom and the rigid traditions of bloodlines and thrones. For Kael, Ava is freedom; for Ava, Kael is the embodiment of her wildest dream. But love in the Celestial Court is no fairy tale. When Kael dares to bring Ava into his world, she is thrust into banquets, intrigues, and trials designed to humiliate her. Nobles whisper, enemies sharpen their schemes, and Kael risks everything to defend her place at his side. Against this backdrop of suspicion and rivalry, Ava discovers something extraordinary about herself: a hidden power known as the ember, a legacy from her mother’s royal bloodline long thought lost. This ember makes her both valuable and dangerous, a light that could either save the realm or reduce it to ash. Lurking in the shadows is Lord Draven, a figure of fire and darkness, neither mortal nor entirely spirit. Draven hungers for Ava’s power, seeking to twist the ember to his own ends. He invades her dreams, tempts her with visions, and sows unrest across the kingdom. With every step Ava takes toward Kael, Draven draws nearer, determined to claim her light for himself. As her love for Kael deepens, Ava’s strength grows. She learns to walk with dignity among those who scorn her, to wield her ember not as a curse but as a gift, and to rise above the weight of fear. But every victory comes with sacrifice. Kael must stand against his court and tradition, risking his crown for the woman he loves, while Ava must decide whether she is willing to embrace the destiny that comes with her power. Together, they face a choice: surrender to the fate carved by ancient laws and shadows, or forge a new one, no matter the cost. Their love becomes more than personal, it becomes the kingdom’s greatest hope. The battle with Draven culminates in a test not of armies but of hearts. Trapped in illusions meant to break her, Ava must decide if she will bend to fear or stand in the light of the love that has carried her this far. By choosing Kael, by choosing courage, she turns her ember into a blazing force that repels the darkness. Though Draven is not destroyed, he is cast back, weakened, and Ava emerges not as the simple girl she once was, but as the woman destined to be queen. The story closes beneath a sky streaked with shooting stars. Ava, once the dreamer yearning for more, has become Kael’s equal, his partner, his queen. For though shadows linger on the horizon, their love burns brighter than fear, brighter than fate itself. Be My Shooting Star is a sweeping fantasy romance about courage, transformation, and the power of a love that dares to defy destiny. It is the story of a girl who becomes more than she ever dreamed, and a prince who discovers that true strength lies not in crowns or armies, but in choosing love, even when the stars say otherwise.

A happy and Normal life is what everyone always wanted but Tragedy and Mystery are the only two things that the universe had in store for Ryan Cunningham. After being the only one in his family to survive a large wolf attack, he knew that his life would never be the same again. Soon Destiny lead him to an unknown place where he will meet friends along the way and where he will discover supernatural mysteries that are linked to his past, the creatures after him, and who he truly is. A small town where Mysteries are given birth, a town called Shooting Star.

Dariya has always been a survivor. She was caged, and missed her only friend terribly since he left home. But it took a lot of pain and mental suffering for her to become who she is. Lu Han left home to pursue his dreams when he found out his strong feelings for his best friend and got turned down. But years later he chose to come back but Dariya still hesitated and got upset with him. To know what happens between Dariya and Lu Han, read the Novella.

A strong arm locked around her mouth from behind while something cold and metallic pressed hard against her temple. A gun. Pure terror exploded through her body. “Dare to scream,” a deep voice said quietly beside her ear, “and I’ll paint this bookshelf with your brains.” ------ 25-year-old Sienna Vale lives a quiet life among dusty shelves and forgotten medical stories, working late nights as a librarian in Skyfod University’s oldest libraries. But one rainy evening, just minutes before closing, she catches the faint metallic scent of blood drifting through the aisles. Hidden in the corner between the shelves is a dead body. Before Sienna can scream, a strong hand clamps over her mouth, and the cold barrel of a gun presses against her temple. The man behind her is dangerous, ruthless, and terrifyingly calm. Viktor Kessler, a notorious hitman with blood on his hands, has just carried out an assassination, and Sienna is the only witness left alive. Desperate to survive, Sienna swears she’ll never speak a word of what she saw. But Viktor trusts no one. Instead of killing her, he drags her into his dark world and forces her into a marriage designed to keep her silent forever. Trapped beside a man feared by the entire underworld, Sienna soon discovers Viktor is far more than a hired killer. He is the powerful and merciless head of the mafia empire ruling the city from the shadows. But Viktor isn’t the only one hiding secrets. Because the quiet librarian he thought he could control is not as innocent, or as ordinary, as she appears. As enemies close in, betrayals unfold, and a dangerous attraction ignites between captor and captive, Sienna and Viktor are pulled into a deadly game where love, obsession, and power collide. And in a world built on lies, the greatest threat may be the secrets they keep from each other.

Avadhi Ranata is your everyday ordinary man who dream of adventuring in another world filled with magics and monsters. On a fateful midsummer night, he see a shooting star and wishes upon it for making his dream comes true. Unexpectedly, the shooting star fall on him and transporting him to a pathway of light with various worlds on the end of each branches! With the help of Akashic Record Fragment and his Unique Skill, he begin his adventure in another world of his dream. Collecting status and skills to overpowering the adversaries! True Dragons? Take. Illegitimate Daughter of Dragon King? Take. Sentient Weapon? Take. Gathering comrades with various background and special powers, he began to establishes the strongest covenant in other world!

I cupped his face in my hands and looked him in the eye, those midnight eyes that have held my heart for the past 6 years. "I love you" A tear rolled down my eye as I waited for his reply... I hope this was enough to get your attention Hope you enjoy my book. You can follow me on inkitt, Wattpad and Instagram for more information about the book, also I'd love to know what you guys think about the book

IMPORTANT NOTE!! I know it's been about a year or two since I last updated, and I apologize. That was unprofessional of me, especially to those who supported and enjoyed this story. I still have a lot of love for the characters I created for this story. So, I have decided to restart fresh and rewrite. Now, the updated version will be different from this version, yet some things will still stay the same. I'm planning to update this new version starting January 2025! So please be on the lookout and once again thank you for the support! - - Genre: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Romance, and Reverse-Harem! -Please note that the female leading character will have an reverse harem and not all members will be male! Meaning she will not end up with just one person! More like five or more, lol! You have been warned! Cover: Commissioned by the amazing COMT216 Grammar/Edited by: Ana-DaughterofHades You can find me on: Tiktok: @haremqueen705 Instagram: haremqueen18 PS: I'm just an author who loves anime, webtoons, k-dramas, you name it! My dream is to one day see the stories I write become their own anime, but I know I still have a long way to go. So please give my story a shot! Thank-you and enjoy~! XD