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Average means nothing to our young protagonist! Why be normal when you have the chance to become a real life superman! Follow Jiang Fei as he discovers a mysterious ring that allowed him to play a Hyper Realistic Immersive MMORPG call Dawn Break! As the thin line between game and reality is gradually blurred, Jiang Fei finds himself having to deal with the troubles that follow him everywhere he goes. This is a story revolving around a real-life cheat code! From zero to hero, follow Jiang Fei as his fascinating adventures unfold!

Su Mo, a late bloomer, was introverted and bad at socializing with strangers. He thought his life would stay pretty ordinary, but everything changed when he started playing the popular game Star Ring. He unexpectedly rediscovered the joys of life and set off on a journey to claim the throne.

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?”

Herag has transmigrated into a wizard world and luckily, with his genetic chip also brought here. By utilizing the genetic chip, his journey to legend would be much easier. "Detecting unknown energy surge in the opponent's body, predicting an increase in strength by 0.7, agility by 1.1, and constitution by 0.5." "Dodge to the left front!" "Hmm? Impossible!" the killer is incredulous; his supposedly infallible killing blow has been evaded.

Su Mo, ein Spätentwickler, war introvertiert und tat sich schwer im Umgang mit Fremden. Er dachte, sein Leben würde ziemlich gewöhnlich bleiben, doch alles änderte sich, als er anfing, das beliebte Spiel Star Ring zu spielen. Unerwartet entdeckte er die Freuden des Lebens wieder und begab sich auf eine Reise, um den Thron zu beanspruchen.

Da den 18-årige Chu Miao dør i en tragisk bilulykke, forsvinder hendes sjæl; men hendes krop forbliver ikke tom længe. En formidabel kriger fra en svunden tid, datter af en berømt general, vågner i hendes sted. Sendt til fremtiden af en profeti, befinder hun sig i en verden på randen af undergang. Med kun en måned før tyfoner hærger landet, skifter det ekstreme vejr uden varsel, og skræmmende mutationer forvandler dyr og planter til dødelige trusler. Værst af alt spreder en forfærdelig virus sig som en steppebrand og forvandler mennesker til kødædende zombier. Civilisationen smuldrer, og kun de stærkeste overlever. Selvom hendes nye krop mangler den kraftfulde kultivering, hun engang havde, besidder hun stadig en uvurderlig fordel; hendes ældgamle rum-ring. Fyldt med eliksirer, våben, dæmoniske udyrkerner og sjældne kultiveringsressourcer, bliver den hendes største redskab til overlevelse. Men moderne forsyninger er også afgørende, og hun må handle hurtigt for at hamstre ressourcer, før apokalypsen for alvor bryder ud. Mens kaos hersker, kæmper hun for at beskytte sin familie og sikre sig et fodfæste i denne brutale nye verden. Undervejs krydser hendes veje en mystisk og magtfuld mand, en af de få sjældne, der vækker overnaturlige evner, og som er lige så fast besluttet på at overleve. Sammen skaber de et ubrydeligt bånd, mens de bekæmper både de nådesløse udøde og de desperate overlevende, der er villige til at dræbe for en chance for at leve. Bevæbnet med ældgammel visdom og moderne strategi nægter hun at bøje sig for skæbnen. I dette nye liv vil hun genopstå; ikke som en fortabt sjæl fra fortiden, men som en kriger, der er bestemt til at herske over apokalypsen.

BLURB:18+ Explicit Content Reader Discretion Strongly Advised Content Warnings:This collection contains graphic s****l content, dubcon, age-gap, taboo relationships, religious roleplay, rough scenes, morally gray characters, and explicit adult language. If you're sensitive to dark, controversial, or boundary-pushing themes, this is not the book for you.Some cravings are whispered in secret. Others are too twisted, too forbidden, to ever say out loud.Until now.Sinful Fantasies is a collection of sinful, unapologetic erotic tales where the rules don't apply and the boundaries are meant to be broken. Step into a world where the lines between right and wrong blur in the heat of passion. From priests who can't stay celibate to stepdads who can't say no, each story is a slow fall into deliciously dark temptation. They're off-limits, They're wrong, And they're exactly what you've been aching for. Indulge the fantasies you’re not supposed to have. ****** "You like that, don't you?" he said, his voice low and rough. His lips hovered right at my neck. "Kiss me, Cole," I begged, my head sinking back into the seat. "I…" He leaned in just a little, his lips close enough for me to taste his breath, but then he stopped. "Not now, Mia," he said with that smug voice. His hand trailed lower, gliding over my belly, fingers slipping under the waistband of my trousers. He didn't even hesitate—his fingers dipped lower, brushing over the wetness soaking through my panties. "Damn," he groaned in my ear. "You're fucking soaked."

Xu Jinzhi lived a healthy life until she was seventy-five, passing away without much suffering, and seemingly without any major regrets or dissatisfaction. However, looking at her son, daughter, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren beside her bed, Xu Jinzhi couldn't help but think of her late husband who died young in an accident, wondering if she would be able to see him again—if only she could. Upon opening her eyes next, Xu Jinzhi shockingly finds herself transported back several decades in the past, at a time when the Xu and Xie families were negotiating a business marriage. Without hesitation, she mentions the name 'Xie Yanchuan.' In her previous life, marrying Xie Yanchuan was a reluctant choice, but in this life, she chooses him decisively! The Xie family holds significant influence in City A, Xie Yanchuan, however, is the overlooked member of the family, overshadowed by his older brother carrying familial responsibilities and a younger, frail brother. This setup doesn't bother Xie Yanchuan much; he is content with living quietly. One day, the marriage arrangement with the Xu family lands unexpectedly on his shoulders, resulting in his marriage to the woman named Xu Jinzhi! Xie Yanchuan initially prepares for a marriage of mutual respect or non-interference. However, why does Xu Jinzhi always surprise him with her unexpected actions?

There are many unspeakable pursuits in life. In this world, there are always some people and things worth a try, so that life is not in vain. In this story, the protagonist is determined to leave a deep mark on the stage of life with a fearless mentality. He firmly believes that only by stepping on a few powerful people in his lifetime can he live up to his descendants; only by entangled with the charming, cold or gentle fairies of different personalities can he truly experience the colorful and complex life. And the most important thing is that life cannot be smooth sailing. Sometimes you have to bow your head so that you can stand at the top with a more determined attitude at some point in the future and become a top existence. This is a story about growth, conflict and transformation. The protagonist will experience challenges, make choices, and feel the intricate emotions and power games between people in the process. His goal is to stand at the highest point, overlooking everything that has happened, and have no regrets in this life.

The past is the sea of ​​the present, and it's the shrine of the future. No one knows that the master of chaos, the king of death, and the envoy of hell. Is sittings on a throne of skulls as he watching the world in a deadly silence .. No one knew at the time that the past, present and future are a maze of amazement and shocks. Do not lower your head while you read so you Don't hurt yourself. when the hero of the story is the villain that the world is afraid of, when will the clock stop and announce the beginning of the end