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This text has been published under the name "Amidst the Falling Stars". "President, I've found a little Baozi who looks a lot like you." "President, Baozi says he doesn't have a real dad; he's a test-tube baby!" "……" He'd only been gone for two days, only to be told by his secretary that he'd been high-grade counterfeited, and it was a mini version of him! Test-tube baby? Thud! One phone call, city-wide search for Baozi, and also Baozi's... mom... Half an hour later... "President, we've found Baozi's mom... it's just... the young assistant you just fired." "……" Before meeting Ou Mucen, Ye Ning was both the inconspicuous adopted daughter of the Ou Family and the true hidden master of the Antique Circle. She was exceptionally talented and intelligent, content with living a simple life. But after meeting Ou Mucen, her persona collapsed...

Fu Xin woke up and found herself as a mother on a reality show, where she had abused her biological son into depression, faced online boycott, and ultimately became a disgraced mother. However, Fu Xin remained unfazed because the plot had yet to begin. As long as she acted badly enough, she wouldn't be able to keep up with him. So, when the program started, while other mothers were getting up early, preparing delicious breakfast, coaxing their babies to wake up, and worrying about their temper tantrums, Fu Xin and her son had a different approach. The five-year-old little one would get up on his own, tidy himself up, and tirelessly try to wake his mom up! He would climb trees to get bird eggs, fish in the river, and dig snakes in the fields, leaving his dear mother worried. Fu Xin claimed that she only wanted to act badly, but her little one was so amazing that he became the "most desired baby by netizens of the year,". It was to the point that people even wanted to steal him by putting him in a sack. It was evident how popular her little one was. Naturally, Fu Xin gained attention as well. This made netizens bitter, and they started to make sarcastic comments. They claimed Fu Xin was a discarded woman from a wealthy family, and her rich husband never showed up. Unexpectedly, the next moment, the rumored CEO, known for not returning home and rarely appearing in public, sent out lawyer letters personally. Fu Xin: "What's going on? How come this wealthy husband, who never appeared in the original story, is joining the fray?" Jiang Yi: "Our son and I waited for you for a lifetime in our previous life. Finally, in this life, we have you back!" Fu Xin: "So, I transmigrated... into myself?!"

Des années après leur rupture, Poppy Hale rencontre son ex-petit ami, Declan Hawthorne, qui est également le père de son enfant, lors d'une réunion d'entreprise. Poppy Hale ne veut que s'échapper de lui. Elle a peur de perdre son enfant et de se retrouver sans rien. Elle se souvient comment il a dit une fois qu'ils ne faisaient que jouer à un jeu, et elle maintient une relation respectueuse de supérieur-subordonné avec lui. Cependant, les femmes autour de lui vont et viennent, mais aucune n'attire son attention. - Lors de leur première rencontre, Declan Hawthorne suppose qu'elle l'a abandonné et s'est immédiatement mariée et a eu un enfant. Il veut se venger, la voir le cœur brisé, et la faire regretter. Pourtant, il ne peut s'empêcher de vouloir qu'elle reste avec lui, avec leur enfant, quand elle est au plus bas. Le jour où il apprend la vérité, il réalise que sa vengeance a toujours été contre lui-même. Poppy Hale : "C'est toi qui as dit que nous devrions garder nos distances." "Distance," Declan Hawthorne lui relève le menton, "peut aussi être négative."

Dans le mystérieux MMORPG 【ExoGenesis】, l'âge extraordinaire de la transcendance est arrivé sur Terra. Tristan renaît le jour même du lancement du jeu, éveillant un talent de niveau SSS : le Dieu du Sniper. [Dieu du Sniper (Niveau SSS)] - Effet 1 : Toutes les attaques à distance sont garanties de toucher, et le type de dégâts est changé en dégâts réels. - Effet 2 : Pour chaque mètre de distance de la cible, les dégâts augmentent de 10%. Avec un talent aussi surpuissant, le choix de Tristan est clair—il devient un Assassin ! Avec une précision mortelle et la capacité de frapper à des kilomètres de distance, Tristan prouve qu'un Assassin n'a pas besoin de combattre au corps à corps.

Meliza Lizondra had spent years on the run, hiding from a powerful man she had dared to cross all because of her first love. She blamed her foolish heart for the choices that had cost her everything: her family, friends, and the security of a normal life. Now, she lived in the shadows, moving from city to city, constantly looking over her shoulder, trapped in a relentless cycle of regret and survival. Ethan Almendraz was more than just the country's most eligible bachelor. He wasn't famous for his striking looks or sharp intellect alone; he was the formidable CEO of one of the nation's most powerful conglomerates. Ruthless in business and even more merciless when it came to matters of the heart, he had spent years hunting down the woman who had betrayed him. Iza. The only woman he had ever loved. The one who had shattered his heart and disappeared without a trace. He couldn't forgive her. He wouldn't. His only goal was to make her suffer, to make her realize exactly what she had lost. And when he found her, he would ensure she paid the price for her deception. But fate had other plans. When Meliza received an invitation to her best friend's wedding, she hesitated. The idea of stepping back into familiar territory, of surrounding herself with ghosts from a life she had abandoned, sent a shiver of fear down her spine. But loneliness was a cruel companion, and despite the risk, she longed for a taste of the past, if only for two days. She convinced herself she would be careful. She was wrong. Because Ethan was there too. The moment their eyes met for the first time after five years, the past came crashing down. For Meliza, it was like being thrust into a nightmare, the suffocating reminder of the man who had destroyed her, the one she had once loved so desperately. Hatred burned through her veins, but underneath it, buried beneath layers of pain and regret, was something far more dangerous. Something she refused to name. For Ethan, the sight of her was a spark to a fire that had never truly died. Years of fury and betrayal reignited in his chest, fueling the storm that had driven him to search for her all this time. He had waited too long for this moment. Now, she was within reach, and there would be no escape this time. She had once brought him to his knees. Now, it was his turn to make her beg. As their worlds collided once more, hatred and desire tangled in a dangerous game of vengeance and longing. Would they destroy each other, or would the fire consume them both again?

In a quiet riverside village, a weathered bridge becomes the keeper of memory, love, and silence. Aisha has spent years learning to breathe without Rehan, the boy who once promised her forever but vanished into ambition and distance. She lit lanterns alone, carried solitude like a cloak, and built resilience from absence. Yet when Rehan returns, older and burdened with regret, the bridge calls them both back to confront the years that shaped them apart. Their reunion is not simple. It is a fragile thread woven from silence, forgiveness, and the courage to endure the eyes of a village that remembers too well. Through lanterns drifting on the river, whispered confessions, and the quiet endurance of staying, Aisha and Rehan must decide whether love can survive the distance that became forever — or whether some promises are meant only to illuminate the night before fading away.

“Adam can’t talk to girls, he must like men,” “Adam still wears tighty-whities,” “Adam doesn’t like looking at porn,” crap like that. I knew their true reason for picking on me – I was just another geeky, socially awkward kid who had a tendency to talk in a way considered too ‘proper’ for middle school, and an inability to talk to girls. The ‘proper’ talk was how my parents raised me. The inability to talk to girls, well, that was just a gift from God. Adam's Story>>>>>

[Urban] [System, slice-of-life, Adventure, Genius] Official Synopsis: Zaid's world was one of comfortable, quiet order, bounded by the shelves of his bookstore, "The Quiet Nook." He understood the language of plots and prose far better than the unpredictable grammar of people. His life was peaceful, but it was also... small. That changed with the Social SIM Assistant—a sophisticated, invisible AI that integrated seamlessly into his perception. It wasn't a crutch; it was a co-pilot. It offered real-time social cues and optimal conversation paths, not to change who he was, but to help him become the most confident, comfortable version of himself. With the SIM's gentle nudges, Zaid began to navigate his world with a new, pragmatic ease. He curated the perfect book for a hesitant customer, transformed a tense supplier meeting into a collaborative discussion, and slowly, genuinely, wove himself into the fabric of his neighborhood. This is the story of a man and his AI, working in harmony to find profound joy in the simple, everyday moments of a life well-lived. It's a tale of quiet confidence, genuine friendships, and the subtle art of turning a small bookshop into the heart of a community. Author Synopsis: [A cozy, character-driven slice-of-life about a bookseller finding his confidence with the help of a reliable, ever-evolving AI companion. No unnecessary drama, just the quiet joy of a life well-lived and connections well-made] Zaid's world is one of quiet comfort, bounded by the shelves of his beloved bookstore, "The Quiet Nook." He understands the intricate plots of novels far better than the nuances of human conversation. Content with his solitude, he never felt he was missing out—until he acquired the Social Simulation Assistant. This sophisticated AI isn't a crutch; it's a co-pilot. It projects subtle, real-time social cues and gentle conversation prompts directly into his perception, helping him navigate the world not as a different person, but as a more confident version of himself. With his Assistant's reliable, pragmatic guidance, Zaid finds the perfect book for a hesitant customer, turns a tense supplier meeting into a mutually beneficial deal, and slowly, genuinely, begins to connect with his neighbors. From mastering the art of small talk at the local farmer's market to forging friendships based on shared interests, Zaid and his Assistant turn every day into a small, successful adventure. This is the story of a quiet man and his steadfast AI, working in harmony to find profound joy in the simple, everyday moments of a life well-lived. [On Hiatus]

Revenge, a destroyer of worlds! Born in a world engulfed by chaos. A world ruined by the insatiable nature of man. A world not even fit for wild beasts. Oliver, a teenager who made a promise to his unfulfilled father to become liberated from this lost world of crime: He's a charming young boy who must overcome his deep lust for money, and become a success or the opposite. Vanya's world is a literal inversion of Oliver's. She's basically born with s silver spoon. But even the best flower has its thorns – she too must overcome the emotional trauma she's made to face; the hurdles she must cross seems to increase daily. Both Vanya and Oliver cross paths, leading to an unbreakable bond; one that may last forever. Now, would the difference of their worlds affect their bond? Would the overcome the status quo? And would Oliver get over the thirst for revenge buried beyond his soul before it destroys the bond? Read on to get answers. Read to satisfy your curiosity. #Bullet, Roses and Quotes.#

Ren Akiyama is a ghost in his own life. At seventeen, he lives alone in a cramped Tokyo apartment, works a dead-end bookstore job, and attends the prestigious Meiji Gakuen High School with the bare minimum effort. His classmates see him as lazy, apathetic, and cold—a boy who has given up before even starting. They don't know that he was once a child prodigy, a genius who burned so brightly that the world tried to consume him. They don't know that he ran away from a family that sold his talent like a stock commodity. And they don't know that behind his dead eyes lies a mind sharp enough to manipulate, strategize, and destroy anyone who threatens his carefully built wall of mediocrity. Hikari Tachibana is the sun that illuminates everything she touches. Beautiful, popular, and effortlessly brilliant, she seems to have the perfect life—a wealthy family, adoring peers, and a future paved with gold. But when her family's corporation collapses in a web of conspiracy, she loses everything overnight. Forced to leave her penthouse, she finds herself standing in front of the only person who never pretended to like her: Ren Akiyama. "You owe me," she says, holding out a crumpled envelope of cash. "Remember when you saved my cat two years ago? I'm calling in that favor." Ren doesn't remember saving any cat. He doesn't remember her at all. But the envelope contains enough money to cover his rent for six months, and Hikari's desperate eyes remind him of someone he used to know—himself. Now the school's most beautiful girl is moving into his one-room apartment. She can't cook, she's terrified of cockroaches, and she talks too much. But she also sees through his masks with an unsettling clarity. As they navigate cohabitation, part-time jobs, and the brutal social hierarchy of their academy, secrets begin to surface—about Ren's tragic past, Hikari's hidden abilities, and the conspiracy that connects their families. This is not a love story. It is a story about two broken people learning that survival is easier when you have someone to come home to. But in a world where trust is a weapon and kindness is a weakness, even the simplest happiness comes at a cost.