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Left for dead on a snowy mission, cast aside by her own master and the disciples she once called family, Li Shuang should have fallen into obscurity. But instead, she rose. Severing her past, she cultivates the Supreme Forgetting Love Technique, a path of clarity forged through heartbreak—not detachment. In abandoning the soul-bound Frostcut Sword, she finds something far older, far darker: the Black Abyss Sword, an artifact of lost history and buried power. Taken in by a new master and siblings who see her for who she truly is, Li Shuang begins to rebuild. But the world is far wider than one peak, and the continent is only the beginning. Cultivators travel between nations and empires. Mysteries simmer beneath the surface of every sect.

Evan awakens from a coma caused by his best friend and former love, Mark, with no memory of his past. He unexpectedly falls for Seb, while his current partner, Theo, who believed he had lost Evan for good, has started moving on with Kelly. However, when Evan reenters Theo’s life, old memories resurface and their love is rekindled. Yet, their journey is complicated; this time, it’s Theo who has lost his memories, and Evan is determined to win him back. They face challenges on their way to a potential marriage, but just as they begin to find their footing, Stella, the mother of Evan’s child, unexpectedly reappears. This raises questions about the stability of their relationship. Theo grapples with the realization that he was Evan's second choice and now must deal with Seb making a play for Evan again. Torn between his childhood bond with Theo and Seb, Evan is faced with a difficult decision. As they strive for a perfectly measured life, Theo, a passionate music producer, creates melodies that reflect their shared journey. At the same time, Evan, a talented designer and weaver, intertwines their experiences into a beautiful tapestry. Together, they work to find balance and fulfillment, but they must confront the challenges that come their way. Are they truly ready for the adventure ahead in pursuit of their perfectly measured life? Includes a prequel, epilogue, and side stories at the end.

Far from the world he knows, he’ll find a home. Among strangers, he’ll find acceptance. And in the arms of an unexpected man, he’ll find love.<br><br>Young Billy Strobaw comes West to escape the stigma of his Tory family. In the Dakota Territories, he encounters the Yanube warrior Cut Hand. Billy’s attraction to the other man is as surprising as the Yanube perspective on same-sex love. Unlike Europeans, the Siouan tribe celebrates such unions. Billy and Cut Hand can live as partners and build a life together, which Billy agrees to do.<br><br>As Billy struggles to acclimate to a very different culture, quickly discovering the Yanube have as much to teach him as he has to impart to them, a larger struggle is brewing. The white man is barreling through the Great Plains, trampling underfoot anyone who stands in his way. As a leader of his people, Cut Hand must decide whether it will be peace or war.<br><br>In a historical romance taking place against the epic backdrop of the early American West, where a single spark can ignite a powder keg of greed, lust for power, and misunderstanding, one man must find his place in history and his role in the preservation of all he has come to value.

Fame, fortune, and glory. Pain, suffering, and despair. The two faces of the same coin. The dungeon offers this and more to those foolish or greedy enough to challenge it. But for Raven, a lowly criminal, it seems like a fair place to hide and lie low after a successful escape from the neighboring kingdom's prison. And who knows, maybe the misfortune that has followed her for her entire life may begin to spin. Artwork by: Nath08

In a world scarred by ancient destruction, humanity survives behind colossal fortress cities while terrifying monsters emerge from dimensional cracks known as Void Lines. Thousands of years ago, a legendary swordsman unleashed a single slash powerful enough to split the heavens, sever continents, and wound the gods themselves. That terrifying attack became known as “The Slash That Cut the World.” Since that day, the mysterious swordsman known only as the World Cutter vanished, leaving behind ruined civilizations, forbidden magic, and legends feared even by divine beings. Aren Valen is the weakest student of the Imperial Slayer Academy, an institution that trains elite warriors to fight the horrors born from the Void Lines. Unlike the talented nobles around him, Aren possesses no mana talent, no powerful bloodline, and no special abilities. Mocked daily, humiliated by genius students, and treated like trash by the academy, he struggles to survive in a world where strength determines everything. But everything changes on the night he nearly dies during a brutal academy incident. A strange mechanical voice suddenly echoes inside his mind. [Daily Check-In System Activated.] At first, Aren believes he is hallucinating. Yet the system continues granting him rewards every single day. Ancient sword techniques. Rare artifacts. Forbidden magic. Hidden stats. Level-up bonuses. Lost memories from forgotten eras. The longer he survives and continuously checks in, the greater the rewards become. What begins as a simple system soon reveals itself to be something terrifyingly ancient. The Daily Check-In System is directly connected to the legendary World Cutter himself, and the rewards Aren receives are fragments of a power capable of slicing through reality, dimensions, and even gods. As Aren secretly grows stronger, strange events begin shaking the world. Void Lines expand across kingdoms. Ancient monsters awaken from sealed dimensions. Powerful nations descend into chaos as hidden truths about humanity and the gods slowly begin resurfacing. Meanwhile, the gods watching from beyond the heavens realize a horrifying truth: The power that once nearly destroyed them has returned. Now hunted by divine beings, feared by noble clans, and targeted by mysterious organizations seeking to control his power, Aren must uncover the truth behind the Daily Check-In System and the identity of the legendary swordsman tied to his fate. But the deeper he searches, the darker the truth becomes. The gods are not humanity’s protectors. The Void Lines were never natural disasters. And the legendary World Cutter may still exist somewhere beyond reality itself. Inside the academy, Aren rises from the weakest outcast to a monster feared even by the greatest geniuses. Outside the academy, a war between dimensions slowly approaches. Along his journey, Aren forms powerful alliances, encounters deadly rivals, discovers ancient magic, and meets mysterious women connected to the secrets of the Void. As Aren continuously levels up through the system, he unlocks increasingly terrifying abilities capable of destroying armies with a single slash. However, every reward comes with hidden consequences, and the system itself seems to possess a will of its own. Filled with action-packed battles, academy rivalries, dark fantasy mysteries, divine wars, romance, magic, adventure, and overwhelming power progression, The Slash That Cut the World is an epic fantasy webnovel about destiny, survival, and the terrifying burden of becoming strong enough to challenge heaven itself.

“Selfish brat!” Mommy was about to slap me when someone held her wrist. I swallowed hard and looked up to see who could it be only to gasp when I found out it was Calvin! He looked furious, like a dragon ready to spit fire. His forehead was wrinkled and his lips were on a grim line. His jaw was clenched repeatedly, and his eyes were like that of the sky's wrath. His dark aura told me that his anger is uncontrollable. “Try to lay your hands on her, and you'll taste the real hell," he said coldly. He spoke as if he was so sure of his words. It sent shivers down my spine. “Who the hell are you, and who gave you the rights to trespass without our permission?!” Mommy turned to Calvin angrily. While I could just stare at him in pure shock and wonder at the same time. How the hell did he get here? Calvin let go of her hands blustery and turned to me. I gasped when he grabbed my waist and pulled me closer to him that I could almost feel the heat of his body because of his burning anger. Everyone's mouth formed an ‘O’, and Mommy's anger earlier has been replaced with shock. "I'm Calvin Mendocino," he said powerfully. His head was held up high and he showed no fear even if he is in the territory of an enemy. He glanced at me. And for a moment, his expression softened. Though his aura remained dark, it felt strange that I'm more than glad that he's here. “I am and your only daughter's husband,” he declared fiercely, eyes still fixed on me. My jaw dropped as my head spun. Everything was starting to blur. And before I knew it, his words were the last thing I heard before my vision blacked out. “Allyssa!"

Isabelle Carson didn't account for a hot, new guy who almost runs her over, a messed up class schedule, and a boyfriend who dumps her for one of her best friends. All of that pales to the threat of her dirty family secrets breaking free from the perfect façade she’s diligently maintained. Grayson Alexander is on his fourth school in as many years. Lakewood Valley High is exactly like all the others, with one shiny exception: Isabelle Carson. She’s smart, funny, and beautiful. But Isabelle is hiding something, and Grayson is determined to win her trust. As Isabelle’s life spirals out of control and her picture-perfect image begins to shatter, Grayson does what no one else can: he makes her laugh and allows her to be imperfect. But Grayson has been damaged by his own family secrets, and Isabelle will have to decide if the boy she’s falling for more and more each day is a right or a wrong. Perfectly Imperfect is created by Kara Leigh Miller, an eGlobal Creative Publishing signed author.

"Apparently being in isolation for all these years, stirred up a painful anxiety. Every set of eyes on me made me feel like I was being repeatedly punched in the gut, my stomache trying hard not to wrench. My breath caught in my throat my lungs forgetting I needed to breathe. My legs shakey as I slowly trudged forward. Small beads of sweat forming against my pale skin. All I wanted to do was run, run far away from these creatures, yet my feet still followed the beta as he led me towards the pack house. I had almost forgotten the hostility I felt when I was around these beast. Safe to say I remember now. When I lived in the orphanage within the pack, I at least looked half human. Now I am the defanition of a walking corps. I could smell the pride the wolves felt towards their alpha, for carting out my punishment with such truth. "" Freedom was my dream. Freedom to live Freedom to breath Freedom to belong But he made sure my freedom was his to keep. One day I will have my wish either in reality or death. A/N

[Book One of the Arabella Academy Series] Four teenagers, one dead girl and a whole lot of secrets surrounding a school. What happens when a murder that absolutely had nothing to do with you... simply had something to do with you? For Marcus, the news of Sheila's death was just another unfortunate circumstance in the daily life of Arabella Academy. However, the unquenchable desire of not minding their own business gets in the way of him and his best friend Jeff, causing them to plunge themselves into the world of detectives. Pretty soon the clues start coming up, and together with two other friends they embark on a journey that receives its fair share of good and bad. Will they be able to make it to the end and finally unmask the killer... together with finding that priceless necklace that everyone seems to be looking for?

In a world where reality shatters and dungeons erupt overnight, class representative Jasmine and the unassuming Keshav find themselves thrust into chaos. Their ordinary lives take a dramatic turn when a mysterious system bestows upon them extraordinary abilities. Armed with a unique cheat skill, Keshav discovers he can cut through anything-be it physical barriers, magical constructs, or even the very fabric of reality. And Jasmine got ability to manipulate reality. As the duo navigates treacherous dungeons, confronts monstrous adversaries, and uncovers hidden truths, their bond deepens amidst the turmoil. But with great power comes unforeseen challenges, and the multiverse holds secrets that could redefine their very existence. Join Keshav and Jasmine on a thrilling journey through a transformed world, where love, power, and destiny intertwine.