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When they first met, Tang Wan sighed, “The fifth young master of the Jiang family is just as the rumors said. He’s celibate, aloof, prideful, and is a man to be revered. Unfortunately, he’s so smart that he no longer has any will to live, which made him sickly, and he’s going to die soon… Later on, the fifth young master brought her into his room. When she came out, everyone stared at her in shock. Why was she crying? …… Later on, it was said that the fifth young master returned after he recovered from his illness, and he brought a girl back. She appeared pure and harmless, but underneath that harmless appearance, she was actually a spitfire that offended quite a number of people. But the fifth young master just said, “I brought her back, so I’ll let her do whatever she wants. If… anything happens, I’ll take responsibility.” His best friend gave him a reminder. “You’re going to be responsible for someone from the Tang family?” “Since she came back with me, she’s mine. She’s just a young girl and is spoilt. I have to take responsibility.” After Tang Wan married into the Jiang family, she only had one mission. She must give birth to his children before he died! Meanwhile, the fifth young master was puzzled. “You’re a gentle and shy girl during the day, so why are you so different during the night?” Tang Wan thought. ‘I have to make every second count. He won’t be able to live long.’ After she gave birth to his son and he became one year old, Tang Wan was prepared to become a widow. However… ‘Why isn’t he dead yet?’ Much later, the fifth master of the Jiang family asked her, “I heard that you’ve been looking for my death every day. Do you want to kill me by sucking me dry?”

All humans transmigrated to a parallel world, where every one of them was a king with the territory. They participated in a game called The Ranking of Kings and fought to become the best nation. The rankings were determined based on various aspects such as military, technology, commerce, culture, and religion. In the game, the kings would awaken different attributes of the land. Someone exclaimed, “My Renewable Resources attribute allows me to enhance raw materials such as timber and minerals. I want to build the strongest empire of commerce!” Another king challenged, “My King of the Undead attribute allows me to summon dead souls to fight for me. Who dares to stand in the way of my troops of one million undead?” The third king declared, “My Integrated Production attribute will ensure that technology is being implemented efficiently. You foolish barbarians, watch as my nation advances a few centuries ahead of yours.” The fourth king said, “My Miracle Summon attribute can increase the efficiency of evangelism by 1000%. I look forward to the day when my nation becomes the top religion in the world.” … Li Xiang revealed a pondering look as he looked at his attributes shown on the virtual data panel. [Attribute 1: Devils' Den (SSS rank, unique)] [You acquired the original birthplace of the Dragon Clan. All the legendary dragons are now under your command.] [Attribute 2: Devouring Lands (currently A rank, evolvable)] [When you annex the territory of other kings, you seize their attributes as well. Furthermore, you can level up these attributes to even higher ranks.]

There were three words in the Sun star empire to describe Scarlet Su, Useless, trash and stupid. But one day, Scarlet Su's star account went from having the user name 'The mecha king's bride' to 'The mecha king sucks.' Suddenly everyone wondered, what new attention seeking game was she playing? Dying in a zombie infested earth, a young woman dives into a door way which should lead to a wonderful new world but instead, she awakens on an interstellar world in the body of Scarlet Su, the unwanted wife of the empire's favorite general and mecha king. She becomes an instant mother to the general's son and the part owner of an undeveloped garbage planet. Luckily, she has transmigrated with her storage space, millions of supplies and a willingness to work hard. Unfortunately, she is tricked into becoming a grim reaper in this interstellar world. Every week she must deliver souls to the underworld or risk losing her newly acquired mental strength and return to the being the old Weak, useless Scarlet. She went from being Scarlet the useless to Scarlet the amazing and her husband suddenly came calling desperate for her to accept his love. She said, "Talk to your son first, he is the one seeking a father." But his son said, "You want to be my daddy, join the line of suitors over there and fill in your information." Excerpt: "So the prodigal husband returns after all this time and here I thought you were dead." she said sarcastically. "Watch your tongue Scarlet, I am still your husband." Scarlet laughed and crossed her arms, "So you are aware that you are a husband, how should I react now that you have chosen to embrace the title you so easily wanted to discard a few months ago. Should I clap my hands and then take my clothes off and beg you to ravish me?" she rolled her eyes at him and scoffed. She watched her husband slowly walk toward her with a focused furious look in his eyes and she wondered if she had pushed him too far. "You dared to send me divorce papers, Scarlet, have you lost your damn mind?" 'No,' she thought, 'On the contrary, you have lost yours.' Cover picture is not mine and can be taken down at owners wish.

“Get out of my house!” her father roared. Five years ago, Anastasia Tillman was dragged down the stairs and called a disgrace. Her stepsister cried fake tears. Her stepmother smiled. Her own father slapped her and disowned her without listening to a single word. She was accused of selling her body for money. She tried to speak. No one believed her. That same night, she walked away from her pack with nothing but a small suitcase… and a secret growing inside her. The Alpha’s child. Five years later, she returns not as the broken girl they threw away, but as a quiet, successful woman raising a brilliant little boy on her own. She does not want revenge. She does not want their money. She only wants peace. But fate is cruel. The powerful Alpha who once held her in the dark is now her boss. He does not remember her face. But when he stands close to her, his wolf stirs. Because he remembers her scent. The girl who trembled beneath him. The girl whose tears he never forgot. There is only one problem. Another woman has already claimed to be that girl. And the Alpha believes her. Now Anastasia must work under the man who unknowingly fathered her son… while watching another woman try to take her place. She will not beg. She will not chase. But when the truth comes out when the Alpha learns that the quiet little boy with silver-blue eyes is his heir The entire kingdom will shake. Because the girl they threw away… Is the Luna they can’t live without.

Strange occurrences arrive, the terrifying world merges with the Real World. Humans fall from the top of the food chain to the bottom. In a single night, humans become the blood food of these evil spirits. In times of desperation, those with tattoos gain power beyond imagination from their patterns. They are called Life Pattern Masters. Some have inscribed Buddha, using Buddha's Radiance to protect a city. Some have inscribed executioners, cutting down countless Evil Spirits. Lin Yuan, once struggled for three years in the world after the doomsday arrived, suddenly traverses back to before the apocalypse. In this lifetime, he is determined not to be an ordinary person. Thus, he inscribes the entire Underworld onto his life. Black and White Impermanence. Ox Head and Horse Face. Four Great Judges. Ten Yama Kings. Ksitigarbha, Ghost Catcher Zhong Kui. Emperor Fengdu. Lord of Mount Tai. ........

"Come with me to take over the world! I am sure I'll make you King of Kings by then!" declared an invigorate figure. His long reddish blue hairs fluttering with a burning red gaze, he smirked. The 13 boys stared at him stunned. "What? Are you surprised?" Bewilderment yet a promise and an everlasting bond formed, So it begins the journey of stars. A mysterious and an amazingly talented juvenile cricket player Alan Rex Lorenzo, (concealing his identity) after suffering a huge loss two years ago, travels around the world in search of a strong team to rival the upcoming Men T-20 cricket world cup. Upon recieving a call from his brother from the Under-18 High school representatives cricket base, he heads back to Pakistan to encounter what he wandered insearch for long. Prodigies and Geniuses of all kinds from all over the country with talents shockingly astounding from one another gather together. Secrets and bonds, understanding and trust, hardwork and passion, relentless, brave and a youth never giving up! The kings of cricket alongside Alan rise up at the world stage once again!

[COMPLETED] Maya, an omega, has been a victim of bullying since she turned sixteen and was found out to be without the wolf gene or trait. Her chief tormentors were the three sons of the Lycan King who ruled over the entire werewolf regions, taking into captive colonies that defied his order. After being set up by a jealous classmate, Maya is beaten and left for dead at the borders of their pack by the king’s three sons, who told the pack that she had been captured by some rogues. Maya is saved by a witch who adopted and drilled her on the ways of the ancient magic and sorcery, whilst encouraging and preparing her for a huge revenge plan which threatens to upset the balance of the world and unleash the great threads of darkness seven years later when she returns to her previous pack to perpetrate justice on her tormentors. She comes at a crossroads, however, when she discovers her true heritage and that her mate was the biggest bully there ever was, Adam Brekans, eldest son of the lycan king. What happens now? Would Maya continue on her quest for revenge? Or would she submit to the threads of love so that peace could reign?

WARNING MATURE CONTENT 21+ (KONTEN DEWASA)!! Bagi Jupiter, Ares adalah jiwanya. Bagi Ares, Jupiter seperti napas kehidupannya. Si kembar King, Jupiter dan Ares tak pernah terpisahkan oleh apa pun. Sedari kecil, Jupiter adalah kakak sekaligus perisai pelindung bagi Ares adiknya. Ia akan mengorbankan hidupnya untuk kebahagiaan dan keselamatan Ares. Ikatan cinta persaudaraan Ares pada Jupiter yang begitu besar diuji saat Putri Alexander hadir di tengah-tengah mereka. Ares jatuh cinta pada Putri semenjak mereka masih kanak-kanak. Putri adalah cinta pertama sekaligus cinta sejatinya selamanya. Namun Putri membenci Ares. Karena perilaku nakalnya, Ares ditakuti dan dijauhi oleh Putri. Sebaliknya, Putri menyukai dan dekat dengan kembaran Ares yaitu Jupiter. Bahkan ketika mereka dewasa, Jupiter malah bertunangan dengan Putri. Lalu bagaimana nasib Ares yang harus menahan sakitnya cinta tak berbalas? Haruskah ia merebut Putri dari saudara kembar yang juga sangat ia cintai hanya karena ia tak bisa melepaskan cinta pertamanya? “Kamu adalah gairah yang gak bisa Kakak miliki. Darah Kakak memanas saat kamu mendekat ... dan berhenti gigit bibir kamu! Kakak bisa gila hanya dengan memikirkannya saja!” gumam Ares dengan suara berat yang membuat bulu kuduk Putri langsung berdiri. “Kak ...” hanya gumam lembut yang terdengar dari bibir mungil Putri yang terpaku menatap Ares. “You’re such a Goddess!” desah Ares saat mencumbu lembut bibir Putri. (Novel ini adalah salah satu sekuel dari seri The Seven Wolves, selamat membaca!!) Follow my IG: @nandastrand, FB: @NandaStrand

Eve never believed in fate...until three ruthless alphas claimed her as theirs. Desperate to save her dying mother, Eve works as a masked dancer at Eclipse, the city's most exclusive club, where anonymity is her only protection. When the infamous Blackwood triplets—Damian, Damon, and Silas, offer her an obscene amount of money for a six-month exclusive contract, she accepts despite the terrifying rumors. Girls whisper about their brutality, their insatiable appetites, and the way they share everything... including women. The first night, Eve discovers the rumors don't do them justice. Damian commands her body with cold precision, every touch calculated to break down her defenses. Damon's dangerous playfulness pushes her past limits she didn't know she had, making her crave the edge of fear and pleasure. Silas watches with obsessive intensity, learning every tremor and gasp, demanding complete psychological surrender. Together, they overwhelm her....three predators claiming their prey in the most primal way possible. But something is different about Eve. While other women break under the brothers' dark desires, she endures. She matches their intensity, craves their brutality, returns night after night hungry for more. They're possessive in ways that should terrify her, marking her body as their territory, but her skin burns hotter under their hands than it ever has before. The brothers don't understand why they can't stay away from her. Why her scent drives them to the edge of madness. Why the mate bond...something they never believed they'd find...pulls them to this masked human with increasing, undeniable force. Then Eve's body begins to change. After three days without them, she collapses, her body shutting down from a hunger no food can satisfy. When Damian touches her fevered skin, her eyes glow amber and an ancient binding spell shatters. The truth explodes between them in a wave of desperate, consuming need: Eve isn't human. She's a succubi—a creature who feeds on sexual energy to survive. And they are her fated mates. Suddenly, Eve's nightly visits become her lifeline. She needs them...needs their touch, their dominance, their insatiable desire....or she'll die. A dark paranormal romance of fated mates, brutal alphas, and a queen who was born to rule them all.

on April 19th four brothers are born. All four fated to do great things in there futures. There father a king is over joyed at there births, happy to see which one of his sons is going to be his heir for the throne. But in this kingdom there can only be one king.