advent christmas story

[From the Author of Author's POV...] Emotions are like a drug to us. The more we experience them, the more we become addicted. The hardest part is not letting them consume us. But it's already too late for me. I've already been swallowed whole. *** I had no knowledge of the game. I was meant to have died. And yet, I found myself in this situation. A game I had never played before. A character I was unfamiliar with, and... A world that seemed to want to swallow me whole with every move I made. What the hell is going on? ...and who am I? *** Discord : https://discord.gg/FK7ZQU3b9p

Link was the top Archmage in the entire server. He had just defeated the strongest boss, the Lord of The Deep, Nozama with his party. However, instead of going back to town, he was transported to a secret location with pixelated CG. It sort of felt like a vacuum, and within it came a glorious and commanding voice that calls himself the God of Light. "Link, would you be willing to be the saviour who will pull the World of Firuman out from the churning abyss?" What a huge mission! If it was in the real world, Link would have rejected it immediately. However, he was bent on being the hero in game. "Bring it on!" Link answered confidently. "Then, best of luck." And so begin Link's journey of magic, friendship, betrayal, love and despair in the ever changing World of Firuman.

Born into darkness, Lucius is marked by an infernal curse—the Mark of the Abyss. This unholy sigil endows him with powers that defy mortal comprehension, yet seals his fate: servitude, rejection, and a grim demise. Embark on a journey with Lucius as he unravels the hidden truth behind the Marks, battles to carve out a destiny of his own, and strikes back against the cruel fate imposed upon him. In a world that shuns him for his cursed existence, Lucius will forge unlikely alliances to challenge those who scorn him. He is driven by a relentless desire to claim a place for himself and his loved ones, no matter the cost. Prepared to plunge into the darkest depths of depravity, Lucius is poised on the brink of a harrowing journey. The ultimate enigma remains: what awaits him in the abyss of his ambitions? Content Warning: -Dark Fantasy and Themes -Includes R18 Content - gore - death -this book is a writing project some grammar and techniques are amateur because this book is written as a stream of consciousness and the writing style and techniques evolve and change in some places

Arianna Smith. A very talented and easy-going twenty-three years old beautiful young lady. But despite her beauty, her life wasn't easy. Things were hard and life was tough. Two weeks before Christmas, Arianna went to sleep feeling very sad about her life. She had a beautiful dream. A fairy appeared in her dream and asked her what she wanted for Christmas and Arianna asked the Fairy for “An Unexpected And Extraordinary Gift.” On Christmas morning, Arianna got the most shocking news of her life. “She was pregnant! "She was supposed to be a virgin! How did she get pregnant? Whose baby was she carrying? Was this baby the answer to her prayers? What good will the baby bring her way? Find out In this beautiful romance novel. Join Arianna on her journey to Love and Happiness.

" How about we help each other?" He says and I look up at him, eyes still wet from the tears streaming down my cheeks, heart freshly broken from the public humiliation and betrayal that was Lucas's breakup. I can faintly make out the first droppings of snow floating magically under the light of the street lamps. It's that time of the year, a time for wool coats, a time for relaxing, none of which I'll be doing. "I'm an orphan with a wicked aunt and a boyfriend who left her because she has nothing to her name, how could I possibly help you?" I say another sob escaping my lips. "Marry me" he replies and my eyes widen in anger. Is he mocking me?. I look into the eyes of this stranger and see he's dead serious. "I need a wife, you need a home, marry me and you'll have all you want". I nod.

In a world where dragons and humans coexist, Draneil is the last of his kind, tasked with safeguarding the gates that connect different realms, including the treacherous world of demons. As the son of the powerful Dragon Emperor, Draneil feels the weight of his heritage, but he lacks the strength and abilities that make his kin formidable. When the dragons set out to confront the demon threat, Draneil is left behind due to his perceived weakness. Tragedy strikes when the dragons are decimated, some succumbing to the influence of the demons. Helpless and outnumbered, Draneil faces a fatal encounter with the formidable Primordial Demon Tazoth. In a final act of desperation, Draneil unleashes a mysterious spell before meeting his demise. To his astonishment, he awakens in the body of a newborn child, possessing unparalleled talents that were previously unknown to him. As a reborn man, Draneil vows to harness his newfound abilities and grow stronger to protect his world from the ever-looming threat of demons and traitorous dragons. His journey becomes a tale of courage, betrayal, and redemption, as he strives to fulfill his destiny and confront the same fate that befell his fallen kin. Will Draneil succeed in his quest, or will he be destined to share the tragic fate of his kind? Delve into this captivating narrative of resilience and hope as Draneil sets forth on his epic journey to shape the destiny of his world. In his dying moments, Draneil cast a spell whose effects were unknown to him. He suddenly wakes up in a newborn's body, now having unmatched talents. Now a new man, he vows to become stronger and protect his world from the demons and traitorous dragons. Will he succeed or suffer the same fate as his kin? Read this tale of courage, betrayal, and redemption.

Raised in an orphanage, Ocean - a sharp and freakishly adaptive vagabond- after witnessing all inhabitants disappearing one by one awakens in a foreign place. Unbeknownst to how he got there he ventures on to find the perpetrator and himself, in an ending violent magical world composed by power, meeting friend and foe alike, being trailed by demon. Filled with questions that need answering, and stuck in a reality blurs the lines of impossibility. He must navigate a world ultimately ruled by power and danger, finding a moral compass that can lead him in the right direction, hopefully that compass isn't broken!

"I want a divorce!" Ryan demanded, despite the fact that he had cheated on her with his ex. *** Serena is no longer the quiet, romantic lady Ryan Winters married and divorced five years ago. Serena, now the CEO of Rocky's Designs, is bright, unwavering, and unapologetic about her independence- a far cry from the woman Ryan remembers. When fate brings them back into one another's lives, Ryan is forced to confront the truth about their past, their newfound hot chemistry, and a surprising revelation; Serena has a daughter who may be his. But Ryan's girlfriend, Kate, isn't prepared to lose him again. Kate is manipulative and calculative. She will do whatever it takes to keep Ryan in her grasp- even if it means destroying Serena's life and the corporate empire she has built.

The world of Ariadne is vast with more to see and more to find than meets the eye... Magic is plenty and cultivation so great that legends speak of those few existences that cut the heavenly bodies of the gods from the celestial skies... But there is more to Ariadne than mere strength, than mere power, there are histories ancient, gods who walk the lands, royals, nobles and commoners who are forever in strife... In this world with thousands of realms each born from the great cataclysm that set the stage for 'the seventh age' to be born, there exists the Sacred Lineage of Royals who rule a hundred realms, this lineage being of Mercurion. It is here that Lucian our reincarnated vestige of the past shall be born, born to be called 'Prince 786' of the Merurion Empire... Strife exists in many forms and in this Sacred line in which even a name must be earned, strife is a double-edged sword that now brings the once so Great, the once so Sacred lineage of Mercurion down to its knees from within... But be warned... there is much unseen, much unknown of the reality you see, of the Prince called 786... Welcome to Ariadne!!! A world in which all truths can be revealed...

Every year, the whole family went on a two-weeks vacation during Christmas, where they celebrated wedding anniversaries, a birthday, and the memory of the late Madam Li Sun. This year, they had chosen a special place for their vacation and the couples seemed especially happy. But what happens to the single people? Li Hoy— who prefers to work rather than go on dates— Your typical CEO who runs G–GLOBAL ENTERTAINMENT. Luo Joreen— a successful actress and model under G–GLOBAL who is looking forward to turning eighteen and having a boyfriend. She also wants nothing more than to stop being the CEO's guardian. Li Heya— who is still hung up on her ex and has accepted the fact that she is going to die single especially when she heard he is getting married. ***** "Once I turn 18 in a few weeks, I'll start doing everything I want to do without anyone's permission—" She eyed him, "Including yours."  He folded his hands across his chest and nodded. "Normally, that should happen..." He answered, making her almost smile until he continued, "But it won't happen." He smirked at her and began to walk ahead, leaving her fuming with anger. DISCLAIMER: Cover photo isn't mine. I am willing to take it down if the owner wants me to. PS: This is a very light romance with only a 100+ chapters.