starfish and sponge

I've never wanted anything from life. Every day, I spent waiting for death to come then there came you. My rose, when will you ever look at me with the same yearning as I do to you? - Leo. They said that love is a sacrifice but I beg to differ. I believe that to sacrifice is to love. To live is to love and to accept is truest form of love. Hate is a big word but love is bigger. To define both is truly vague but to feel it is clarity amidst chaos. Who knew that through hate, love blossoms? Follow the story of the man who hates starfishes! Where we find out more of the mysteries that lie beneath, rekindle the sparks of love, and live the wonders of life.

A girl who has no choice but to follow her parent decision since the very beginning, desperately holding on despite the thorny words and rough path that no matter what she does would never be enough to please them. A boy who's father Remarried another women who only wants his Fame just after a few years of her biological mothers death and forced to accept the fact that he's all alone from now on. She just wanted to feel her parents warmth. He just wanted to back through time. But what if one Accident transport them to a Dream where they got what theyre hearts always wanted. And in that dream they can either choose one between the two, "Stay or Go". But a there comes a price to pay for nothing in the world is free, Now what do you think it'll be?. And in that duration would be able to bloom between the the depressed girl and the lonely boy. Well, let's see.

In a world where stars breathe life into destiny, the forgotten bloodline of the Dark Dawn Fire stirs once more. Yin Jin, born with shattered meridians and mocked as trash, discovers a hidden power sleeping within his soul — one capable of igniting the heavens and consuming the void itself. As ancient sects rise, beast tides rage, and conspiracies unfold, Yin Jin will forge his own path among the stars. His fire will either burn the heavens… or reshape them. Witness the rebirth of a legend — Immortal Star Taoists.

Not having much of a choice Jane Walker was forced into a path due to circumstances. She realized life wasn't so pleasant when she was not in control. Jane attempts to assemble her once-perfect, now disrupted life after losing a constant in her life. The struggle that came with grief seemed to consume her. Loneliness began to make sense. A new journey of endurance begins as she entangles fate with Niklaus Salvatore; a man that without realizing changed whatever she thought she knew, a man that possessed the power to either ruin her more or be her salvation. *Author's Corner: This is an original Novel by Dara Manuel it its my first time writing, please take it easy on me, and it is going to be a slow burning romance. I appreciate all the support this novel has been getting. Constructive comments, opinions, advices and all are welcome. Note: The cover not mine, thus all credits goes to the real owner of the cover the and the artist/editor Sniper_Assasin

Mitchell Tanner is trying to live the straight life. Three years out of prison, he's working a regular job, living in his sister's basement, and doing the occasional side job for some connected guys up in Chicago. But, he's flailing in a relationship he can't quite figure out. Paul's a cute kid, right? A college guy so he's smart, but if he's so smart, what's he doing with Tanner in the first place?<br><br>An afternoon at the lake turns into a chilly confrontation, and Tanner struggles to get the whole human relationship thing. Can he figure it out before Paul gives up in disgust? Or will he go stag the rest of his life?

A brilliant assassination plan, a brilliant confrontation, everything is so attractive

Kyra is trying to get her life on track. An incident 5years ago changed everything for worse. To finally start new chapter in life, she went far away from home. Kyra plans to go to college and attend all classes smoothly, get a degree and —please to God— make some new friends. She missed those back home. What she doesn't include are Xavier Ralston, a guy who slowly breaks the carefully planned future of Kyra and finally enters her heart. But when her past threatens again, what will she do? Can she remember what happened that night 5 years ago, or she is going loose everything she has come to love? ~~~~~~ "Is there a reason you are still here after everything?" Kyra looked at him with tears in eyes. But Xavier's heart felt like it broke in many pieces. "You are every reason for me to be there for you whether it's right or wrong." He said before crashing his lips on her.

In her past life, Su Yaoguang bought Xiao Yanci, supported his education, and helped him rise to great heights. She became his wife. Everyone praised him for never abandoning the farm girl who funded his rise. Su Yaoguang also believed she had found a good man. Unexpectedly, when she was seriously ill, she saw Xiao Yanci bring his first love and a child who resembled them both to her bedside. "Dad, mom, when will this person die?" the child asked, holding Xiao Yanci's hand. Xiao Yanci responded, "Soon, just wait a bit longer." That was the moment she realized: she had wasted her entire life on the wrong man. Returning to the age of fifteen, Su Yaoguang pointed at the bloody young boy: "I want him." In her past life, no matter what she gave Xiao Yanci, she only received a cold expression. This time, the young boy, like a wolf cub, dropped his guard; everything Sister gifted was the best. Sweet as milk. Devoted beyond reason. He melted her completely. Until one day, the young boy took a high position. Not wanting history to repeat itself, Su Yaoguang packed her things and slipped away at night, only to run into a man as noble and unattainable as a deity. "I've heard you call us siblings everywhere. Good sister, shouldn't we change what we call each other?"

Amelia Lockhart has one mission: make the top idol Ethan Quinn fall in love with her, then break his heart, so that Ethan Quinn can successfully pass his tribulation and return to his position as a High God. There's just one problem: as the most hated woman on the internet, Amelia is the last person anyone would pair with the nation's golden boy. But when she lands a spot on a dating show alongside Ethan, she sees her chance. She does all the heavy lifting and is dependable enough to make him see her differently. As a result, Ethan starts pretending to be weak. The fans are confused. Their untouchable idol is... blushing? Getting clingy? Calling her "jiejie" in that voice? "Sis, I surrender." "Sis, you can only spoil me like this." Amelia is losing control of the plan. She was supposed to seduce him and walk away. So why is he the one coaxing her to stay, and why is it getting harder to say no?

Lin Jingjing and her friends transmigrated together to the interstellar era, and she became a Grade D Spiritual Ability User. At the very beginning, she was mocked by others and was almost beaten to death. Lin Jingjing was furious. So what if your grade is high? Does having a high grade mean you can do whatever you want! Not wanting to be bullied, Lin Jingjing, who wanted to become stronger, trained hard every day. Just so that one day, she could trample these powerful experts under her feet, one by one. Until the day the mutant beasts attacked, Lin Jingjing was in a daze after her spiritual power suddenly materialized as she tried to save someone. Isn't it that only S-Class experts and above can materialize their spiritual power? How could she, a mere Grade D, do it too?