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Feng Ruqing was a spoiled princess with a hideous countenance in Liu Yun Kingdom. She used to ride roughshod over anyone who stood in her way, backed by her father the emperor who loved her with all his heart. Not only did she force the chancellor's son to marry her by breaking the existing loving couple up, but her mother-in-law had also passed out from rage because of her. In the end, she took her own life after the heartbreak and humiliation of being dumped. When she opened her eyes again, she was no longer the bratty princess who was a good-for-nothing. * * * Rumor has it that spirit beasts have become servants in princess’ manor and the princess is devouring precious spirit herb dishes every day. Rumor has it that the chancellor’s son who pleaded for reconciliation after divorcing the princess was thrown out of the princess’s manor. Rumor has it that some good-looking young masters went to the princess’s manor in hope of being her servants were nearly killed by the state preceptor. Rumor has it that the charming state preceptor was looking for the princess eagerly as he wanted to hold her responsible for sleeping with him.

He comes from Kunlun, a dragon hidden in the world. His path of medicine is fragrant with success; he drinks the strongest liquor, tramples the most arrogant people, and conquers the most beautiful women!

One male lead and One female lead ### Warning Mature Content. Not all stories begin with a 'once upon a time.' And not all of them have a happy ending. "They are coming. Run... Zagan, Run." I didn't want to leave her behind. I swear I didn't want to but what could I do? I am very young and helpless. Everyone in my clan has been wiped off the surface of the earth except this woman, Leah whom I considered my mother. This war has been going on for decades and my survival has been a miracle, a miracle that might not last. A book based on a historical setting with a boy named Zagan and a girl named Titan. Both were born with the inability to speak. Zagan, who is the third prince of the Leo clan is forced out of his clan due to a war that was waged against the Lynx clan and is the only survivor of his clan. He never felt the love of his father because he was born with claws and was locked up in a tower for twelve years until the war cleared his entire clan leaving him as the only survivor. He then embarks on a journey that changed his life forever. Titan is a smart eight-year-old child from the Lynx clan, leaves her parents and goes beyond the mountains to fulfil her destiny. Subsequently, she realizes that she once lived amongst gods and Amora the god of love and beauty, her best friend poisoned her due to jealousy and ended her life. *** This cover is not mine.

She is a Lady, but she spews profanities like they were made for her. She is what you would call....A F*cking Lady. ....••••••.... Zylith Sanders was a mundane teenager until one-day she was sucked into a wash basin and somehow ridiculously ended up in a feudal world without her beloved games and movies. To make matters worse, she was sold off by slave traders to the horrid Noble house of Ronales as a petty maid. But that was not the end of her worries, Dear Zylith, the feminist had a long struggle ahead of her when she meets the mighty King of this feudal kingdom and becomes his pretend consort. With a king that likes to poke deadly humor at her, and a bamby girl who wanted nothing to do with the ancients. How will the poor teenage feminist cope with only her sarcastic mouth to rely on! Just dive in and read on to find out Zylith Sander's romantic plight.

Youtasuke Hikaru, a young man from Ishmael's slum ruins, aspires to be a hunter, defending the city from enigmatic WMCs (Worldly Mysterious Creatures). However, hunters must hail from within the city walls. One night, Youta aids an injured hunter who grants him his rank and power, enabling him to enter the city and forge a new life. Training unveils Youta's underestimated challenges. WMCs prove stronger and craftier than he ever imagined. Amid battles, he unearths corrupt hunters and clandestine groups aiming to control the city. As Youta fights to safeguard his home, his personal history unfolds. Linked to the city's fate, he confronts his greatest trials to protect his loved ones. Through battles and obstacles, Youta learns vital lessons in camaraderie, loyalty, and self-sacrifice, navigating the intricate world of hunters. A Science Fantasy mix with advance technology, Monsters and some what Magic. Discord https://discord.gg/Z75v7kBK come share your ideas and take about the novel with me Please support my WSA 2023 entry!!

Meigui Xueye is a young merchant with a unique appearance and a troubled past. His life is changed completely from the moment he meets a mysterious information broker, by the name of Shujing, who is Emperor Buxiu Yushi in disguise. As Yushi learns more about Xueye his adoration quickly grows, but so does his draconic nature. However Yushi is not the only one vying for Xueye’s affection. Many mysteries of the court and the past begin to unravel with Xueye completely unknowingly at its core, but the biggest mystery is Xueye’s own heart. Updates every 2 weeks, health and inspiration permitting.

The Bi-State Area has everything you need: Money. Sex. Connections. But everything you need has a price. Play by the rules: that is the unspoken law. Max knows these rules very well. The brutal reality of the city slapped the once high-life college playboy when his life took a turn after his parents' accident. Using the rules, Max will form connections, grind, and seduce his way to the top. Cassie, a country girl, comes to the city, filled with the hope and desire to make it big. The city doesn't care. Instead, it will teach her its rules. Will she learn or break? Stacey, Cassie's opposite, loves this city. She enjoys chasing the high life, the parties, and all the temptations and indulgences the city has to offer. Through their fateful interactions, they will form bonds through desire and romance. They will learn to lean on each other if they plan to survive in this city. Welcome to The Bi-State Area. ________ Disclaimer This novel is purely fictional. Names, characters, businesses, places, events, and incidents are the product of the author's imagination. This novel contains mature themes and sexual content.

Ji-Hoon was never satisfied with the answers society gave him. Why do some rise effortlessly while others remain trapped? Why do power, wealth, and influence flow in predictable patterns no one seems to notice? Determined to uncover the truth, he begins studying the hidden mechanics beneath everyday life—only to discover that society is not chaos, but a vast system of invisible structures, layered networks, and moving forces that govern opportunity itself. The deeper he observes, the more he learns to exploit the patterns others cannot see. He decodes the hidden architecture of influence. Finds the leverage points that move people and institutions. And transforms himself from a mere participant into a force capable of bending systems around him. But every layer he conquers reveals a more terrifying truth: No structure remains fixed. No system stays controlled forever. And the moment reality is fully understood... it begins to change in response. As Ji-Hoon climbs toward ever-higher levels of awareness, he enters a dangerous co-evolution with reality itself—where perception alters structure, understanding reshapes order, and mastery becomes an endless illusion. Because in the end, there is no final throne above the system. Only deeper layers. Only greater complexity. Only the infinite struggle to survive in a reality that never stops evolving.

You know it's the usual Girl meets boy, boy meets girl. badboy turns soft and the nerd falls in love. Well she isn't exactly a nerd and neither is he a typical badboy But do you really believe that shit happens in real life... No it does not.... Or maybe it does So here is plot twist... Sophia Marie Smith travels thousands of kilometres away from home to a new place and new people and new friends. But are they new or just the old one buried deep inside. She is a girl who loves romance novels and movies... but believes that love is not for her. But do you think that the new place and new people... maybe a certain new someone can change that. Alexander Theo James the most cocky and handsome guy at Rosetown High. He does not believe in love at all. He thought that it was for loosers. Do you think his opinion on love would change due to a certain someone.

Grimvale is a dystopian city suffocating under the weight of a rampant virus known as Disorder, which mutates its victims into terrifying, monstrous beings known as Freakers. Amidst the chaos, seventeen-year-old Daito Greyhell walks a dangerous line between survival and humanity. Trained by his father, a fallen hero, and his uncle, a ruthless killer, Daito is a master of combat — but it’s his unwavering moral compass that sets him apart in a city where corruption and violence reign. Daito becomes a reluctant protector, quietly battling the Freakers that plague Grimvale, using his skills to save those he can, even if it means walking away from the bloodied streets feeling more burdened than ever. But when the government deploys the "Savages" — dangerous individuals who gain monstrous power through the alchemy of human sacrifice — Daito's resolve is tested. In a city where strength is bought through sacrifice, Daito refuses to succumb to the same brutal path, even as he faces new, twisted enemies. As a wave of Savages sweeps through the city, led by those who believe that power and mercy must be bought with blood, Daito must confront not only the Freakers and Savages but the growing question of what it means to truly fight for what’s right. Torn between duty, grief, and the desire to hold onto his humanity, Daito must find a way to carry Grimvale’s broken weight without becoming a monster himself. But the city's dark heart is closing in, and soon, even the strongest may not survive without losing everything. Grimvale is a tale of survival, sacrifice, and the price of power in a world that has forgotten what it means to be human.