persepolis the dowry

On the day of receiving the marriage certificate, Nora Northwood broke up with her boyfriend and, for the sake of the dowry of 188,000 dollars her stepfather and mother demanded, she impulsively married a stranger. She viewed the dowry money as a loan, working hard after marriage to pay off the debt, hoping to divorce as soon as it was cleared. However, her husband, who initially despised her, suddenly began to subtly flirt with her. She tried hard to stay indifferent but was pinned down on the bed by him when he was drunk. "Wife, aren't my abs sexy? Don’t you want to touch them?" She really did want to touch, but if she did, could she still get a divorce? How could someone like Lily, just a humble aromatherapist, be suitable for a billionaire husband?

Hari dimana Lena tampak terlihat menyedihkan lantaran banyaknya masalah yang menimpanya, serta dirinya yang harus bertahan hidup membuatnya menjadi gadis yang kesepian. Satu per satu orang datang mendatanginya dengan maksud tertentu. Terkadang tidak bisa Lena bedakan niatan baik atau buruk orang tersebut. Hingga akhirnya, Lena tersadar dan melihat dengan jernih siapa orang-orang yang selalu ada di sampingnya ketika ia berada di titik terendah. Lena sama sekali tidak memiliki tempat untuk bersandar dan menceritakan semua hal yang membuatnya lelah. Sang kakak yang ia harapkan selama ini juga tidak menunjukkan eksistensinya. Kendati begitu, ia tetap berusaha untuk menemukan tempat tinggal Sena—sang kakak. Berada di lingkungan keluarga dari ibunya pun juga tak menjamin hidupnya akan tenang. Sang tante dan sepupunya juga membuat dirinya berada dalam pilihan yang sulit. Ditambah ia harus mengalami beberapa hal yang seharusnya tidak menjadi urusannya dan bahkan sama sekali tidak ada sangkut-pautnya dengan dirinya. Namun, karena atasannya sendiri yang menceritakannya, membuat dirinya ikut terlibat di sana. Untuk merasakan jatuh cinta saja dia harus berperang dengan hatinya sendiri disaat ada laki-laki yang bisa membuatnya merasa senang menjalankan hidup.

Mission: Cultivation of aristocratic demeanor, first side quest: Spend 20 million within 2 hours in this mall in front of you, and the items purchased must be something you can use yourself. Mission reward: 200 points and ownership of the items purchased. Consequence of mission failure: Unknown punishment. When the alien read out the mission, Finn Lewis was completely stunned. Are you sure this mission will cultivate an aristocratic demeanor, not a nouveau riche mentality? Finn Lewis, targeted by the alien, looked at the mission given and the list for exchanging numerous advanced items, with an utterly speechless expression on his face.

What if your second life came with a price tag? Nova is a brilliant but withdrawn teenager. After a car accident leaves him in a coma, his only chance to survive is to enter Economy – a revolutionary VR game where pain is real, hunger burns, and every decision costs. But this isn’t just a game. It’s a ruthless simulation of trade, power, and survival. Nova is dropped into a desert kingdom with nothing but his wits and two loyal friends, Edgar and Virgeln. To wake up, he must conquer the game’s economy – and defeat its most dangerous players. Soon, Nova discovers a terrifying truth: he isn’t just playing the game. The game is playing him. With every deal, every betrayal, every step across the burning sands, Nova moves closer to wealth – and closer to losing himself. --- In a world where everything has a price, who will Nova become: a tycoon, a hero, or a monster?

A story of endless war between Humanity and Elven race. (NOTE: Please be advice, English is not my primary language and I'm just writing to kill time so if you find any corrections either in spelling or grammer just comment and i will try to fix it ASAP. MUCH LOVE!)

This not just your typical vampire-pet story. This is something more than you would ever imagine. Open your eyes and join with the emotional roller-coaster of Zion Macquoid & Sofia Charmeine. _______________________________________________________________ She was the baby faced beauty who captured the hearts of everyone. She was the loving angel who had a heart of gold. She is the pure soul no one could found until him. She really enjoyed her life to the fullest though she lacks a luxurious life till one special monster barge in. And above all she thought that she is too normal among the other girls of her age. Yet did she really knew her own identity? _____________________________________________________________ He is the definition of the real monster. He was the dark angel who captured the hearts of every girl. Everyone wanted to be a part of him because of his god like features, fame, power and the nobility. He was out of ordinary in each and every aspect. He loved to gamble with the hearts of the girls as he pleased and blondes were his most speciality. He was the next in line to the throne who didn't like to wear the weight of the crown. Yet did he really knew someone will change his life to the perpetuity? **Cover of the book isn't mine and it belongs to the respective owners.**

Kang-Dae Ja, he’s the renowned leader of the Ja Syndicate. In the syndicate lie 4 families; the main family, and three families under them. Ruling was easy until Kang-Dae neared three decades in age; the clan leaders pestered him to find a mate. Tired of the incessant grumbles from the families he proposes for the three families to send their heir. Much obliged, the families send their heirs to win the heart of the leader. Win the heart of the renowned Kang-Dae and all shall be yours.

The Weekly Truth gives you everything you want to know about secret alien plots to replace people's pets or the sinister plot of the mantis people to take over the Earth! Jude Zimmer is a storyteller, a wordsmith for the fanciful. And that's fine. It doesn't pay well, but he loves his work. But is that enough? Could there be a greater calling for his life? Jude doesn't think so. The divine might have other ideas. The One True God, the Sovereign, might have a calling for Jude that will change his nation forever. Can one man alter history? A tabloid writer, at that? Why not? With God, anything is possible. This is a story of faith, compassion, and spiritual revival. This is a prequel story to Krisis. You don't have to read this story to understand Peripeteia. This story is set 400 years before the events of Krisis.

"Imperfectly Perfect Person" follows Eshan, a 17-year-old introvert who prefers gaming to socializing. His dull school life takes a turn when he meets Lyra, an outgoing girl with a traumatic past who becomes the class vice-captain. Despite initial reluctance, Eshan finds himself drawn to her. As their paths cross frequently, Eshan's curiosity deepens. Through daily texting and shared moments, Eshan and Lyra develop a meaningful connection, helping Eshan break out of his shell and find new purpose in life. This touching story highlights the unexpected ways people can change each other's lives and the potential for personal growth even in the face of past traumas and introverted tendencies.

Stella Sterling, born into wealth, had always followed the rules. Jaded by the hypocrisy of high society, she suddenly had a whim one day to have an ordinary romance. Thus, a fabricated rumor that Stella Sterling had spent a fortune to hire a Matchmaker from a dating site to find her a partner quickly spread through her circles. Those on good terms with her teased and watched the fun. Those on bad terms with her waited to see her become a joke. Later, an employee from the dating website revealed, "The company was acquired with an investment from a Vicenzan tycoon, and the profile of a certain female member with the surname Sterling was hidden overnight." The public speculated wildly about the identities of the Vicenzan tycoon and the female member with the surname Sterling. - Later on, a candid street photo that was accidentally captured went viral. In the dense night of The Spire on Vesper Island— Beside a Benz, a handsome, composed, and dignified man lifted a striking beauty in a red dress with one arm, pressing her against the car door and lowering his head for a deep kiss. In the faint light and shadow, the woman's flowing hair was swept by the wind, wrapping around the man's finger, which wore a pinky ring. Like a footnote to a romance, and even more like a vintage film frame etched into the axis of time. Someone immediately dug up the man's identity based on clues from the photo. The eldest son of Vicenza's Rhodes Family—low-profile and inscrutable, cold and untamable, and also the powerful contemporary authority of The Vesper Circle. And the alluring, glamorous belle by his side was none other than Stella Sterling. When the street photo spread to the mainland, everyone excitedly exclaimed: "The case is solved, the case is solved—"