the lottery by shirley jackson story

Gu Xia, known as the Red Monster, had always been the quirkiest one among women. She had an extraordinary personality, exceptional job, and magic touch. Loving to play the fool to catch the wise, she had been causing chaos everywhere since her youth. One day, she was suddenly whisked away and married by a man called "Little Fox," thinking she would just swindle some money from this supposedly foolish son of a landlord. Little did she know, this son was not only smart, but he also deeply imprinted her with a 'Little Fox' of his own. This trick turned into a lifetime, leaving her with a heart so consumed and soul so corrupted she had nowhere to escape. The story features strong leads, both male and female, delivers a deadly dose of sweetness, and is a hilariously heartwarming tale of pampering! Also, highly recommended is the completed hit novel by Pigpig, "Youth Begins with Meeting Him."

Yi Anguo was reborn to the time when his wife ran off with another man, leaving him with a three-year-old daughter. Luckily, his daughter casually picked up a scratch-off lottery ticket from the ground and, to his surprise, won a million dollars. He bought a thousand houses and didn't spend a dime; and there's 38 million extra Yuan in his bank account. How did he do that?

After dying from exhaustion in his first life, Lucien awakens in a world of magic and nobles as the heir of the powerful House Valcroix. But after a failed awakening caused by hidden poisoning, he is branded worthless and exiled to the frozen northern frontier. There, among ancient ruins, deadly winter beasts, and political conspiracies, Lucien discovers a mysterious system that grants him knowledge and power beyond this world’s understanding. While kingdoms still rely on swords and magic, Lucien begins building steel furnaces, firearms, cannons, and an industrial empire beneath the snow-covered mountains of Elarion. With loyal retainers, stubborn dwarves, a legendary mage, and an arrogant golden dragon at his side, the once-forgotten exile slowly rises into a force capable of changing the world itself.

In the tenth year after the apocalypse arrives, Lily Hart transmigrates and unexpectedly binds with a mobile lottery shop, which is filled with a rich variety of tickets, including all sorts of popular scratch-offs. But the prizes aren't dollars; it's the freaking apocalypse, so what use is that waste paper? The prizes are, of course, all kinds of food, weapons, good luck, daily necessities, and points! Bound to the lottery shop, in order to live a better life and meet her KPIs, she begins a life of traveling between major bases. "Step right up, don’t miss out! Come scratch a ticket, and the next Base Commander could be you!" "Hey, hey, hey, young man, pretty lady! Don’t you want to get rich overnight? Don’t you want to become the strongest person in the world?" Lily Hart may look like she’s suffering under the wind and sun, but inside the lottery shop, there’s air conditioning, a refrigerator, big watermelons, and crayfish! And various types of handsome men! Who would have thought that as the lottery shop levels up, you could even scratch off convenience stores, hotels, and fast-food restaurants!

I know this is not my original work. I just put it on here from mtlnovel to read it much easier and it starts midway. SO please don't leave unrequired comments. Thanks

Sea of ​​zombies? Can the Terminator army survive? Nemesis? Xiaohong (red ghost) misses you so much. tyrant? I heard that you want to be the leader in the biochemical industry? Then I have to ask Xiao Lutong if he agrees? I heard that only Alice can fuse the T-Virus? Nonsense, I can do wholesale here, and it’s perfect. Lottery pool: Horse Talisman, Royal Knights, Beast Hunters, Transformers, Strong Breeding Mechas, Gundam, Jedi Knights, Armored Warriors, Netherworld Legion, Ultramarines, Super Beast Arms, Cosmic Star God… Multiple worlds: Resident Evil, Doomsday Flight, Godsend, Doomsday Knight, Snowpiercer, Isolation, Pacific Rim, Avatar, Starship Troopers, Cage… Chu Tianlan obtained the Miracle Destiny Roulette Lottery System, rose from the world of Resident Evil, and destroyed the umbrella company that intended to destroy the world. Human civilization was able to continue, integrating resources from other universes, gradually growing in size, moving towards the stars step by step, and building a magnificent technological empire.

**[Infinite Dao Lottery System Activated.]** **[Host Detected.]** **[Binding Successful.]** **[Synchronization Complete.]** **[Would the host like to perform the Beginner Supreme Draw?]** --- In the vast Eternal Heaven Realm, countless cultivators pursue immortality. Lin Tian, a lowly outer disciple of the Heavenly Dao Sect, awakens the Infinite Dao Lottery System. Every day, he receives one free draw. Others cultivate for ten thousand years. He simply draws rewards: Chaos Divine Body Primordial Sword Heart Ancient Dragon Bloodline Heaven-Destroying Sword Supreme Alchemy Talent Time Manipulation While others fight for treasures, treasures voluntarily recognize him as their master. When heavenly geniuses challenge him, he defeats them with one finger. When ancient emperors awaken, they kneel before him. When gods descend from higher dimensions, they discover Lin Tian has already become the ruler of all realities.

https://m.fanfiction.net/u/143877/ by interprise_d

Shirley investigates the world and solves mysteries everywhere. She questions the suspects, examines the clues, follows every lead she has, and stops the person or persons behind the case when she cracks the case. Later, she teams up with a girl named Diane Walker, who helps her solve cases. Working together, they believe that they can solve any mystery that comes their way.

I faked my death to escape my husband and our marriage. Now he’s found me… and he’s not the only one who wants me back. Five years ago, I was forced into a loveless marriage with Kadeth Kingsgrave... the ruthless billionaire who hated me for what my father supposedly did. So I ran. I won the lottery, disappeared to a quiet island, built my dream pink café, and raised our secret son, Aryton, alone. I thought I was finally free. Until Kadeth walked back into my life and my café. He watches me behind the counter with those dark, possessive eyes that still make my pulse race. Those same eyes I once begged for in our marriage. Every lingering touch, every heated whisper of my real name, every slow, deliberate brush of his body against mine screams one thing: he’s done letting me go. Which is strange because I thought he hated me. The regret in his stare is as dangerous as the hunger. But Kadeth isn’t the only man burning for me. Cain, the dangerously charming local with a wicked grin and criminal hands, has been right here all along. He pins me against the storeroom shelves, steals kisses that leave me breathless, and makes me feel wanted in ways I never dared to want again. Now I’m caught between my cold, obsessive husband who’s spent years aching for me… and the man who taught me how to live again. Two powerful men warring for my body, my heart, and my mischievous son’s affection. *** Oh God, this was bad. This was so, so bad. Kadeth had me trapped against the prep table, his tall body pressed flush against mine, one hand gripping my hip with quiet, devastating possession while his thumb slowly stroked across my lower lip, wiping away flour like he had all the time in the world. His heat was everywhere, sinking straight through my clothes, making my stupid legs tremble. “Are you still mad at me Victoria?” he murmured with a low, rough voice, as his other hand slid down to my waist, pulling me even tighter against the hard line of his body. "Tell me how many times I have to say I'm sorry for you to forgive me." I tried to twist away, but his touch only tightened, sending heat rushing through me. “Kadeth… stop. I’m not your wife and I'm not doing this with you.” He didn’t answer. Instead, he leaned in closer, his forehead nearly resting against mine as his hand slowly traced the curve of my waist, possessive and deliberate. The back door creaked open. Cain walked in carrying a tray of fresh pastries, then froze for half a second as he took in the scene. His expression shifted from surprise to something darker, more dangerous. He set the tray down and moved closer without invitation, stepping behind me so I was trapped between them. “Careful, Kingsgrave,” Cain said, his voice low and mocking as one hand rested lightly on my lower back. “She’s not your property anymore.” Kadeth’s eyes flicked up, but he didn’t pull away. His fingers flexed on my hip, drawing me tighter against him in silent claim. “She’s still my wife.” Cain chuckled softly, his breath warm against the side of my neck as his hand slid around to rest on my stomach, pulling me back against his chest. “Wife who ran from you. Maybe she’s tired of a quiet, brooding husband.” Heat flooded my body. I was trapped between Kadeth’s dark, aching hunger and Cain’s filthy promise, my resistance crumbling fast. I opened my mouth to tell them both to fuck off. “Mummy!” Aryton’s small voice suddenly filled the kitchen as he pushed the door open and toddled in, clutching a crumpled drawing in his chubby fist. He skidded to a stop, eyes wide as he stared up at the three of us squeezed together. “Are you guys playing sandwich? Can I be the cheese? I want to be in the middle!” oh God. ... This has all the juicy stuff Marriage, divorce, hidden pregnancy, morally grey male leads, spicy scenes and so much more! ♡⁠(⁠>⁠ ⁠ਊ⁠ ⁠