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It’s the middle of July, and Rico Davin is about to faint -- not from the heat, though. For the whole summer, he gets to watch his best friend, Chance Raynor, shirtless and wet on the beach playing volleyball with his buddies. The perspiration on Chance’s skin is driving Rico nuts. It doesn’t help that he’s lusted after Chance since they met freshman year in college. What’s not to like in a tall, muscular, and just plain hot jock of a roommate? Unfortunately, Chance doesn’t see Rico the same way. Or does he?<br><br>When Rico is hit by a car while riding home on his bicycle, Chance shows him a side of his personality Rico never expected. Maybe it’s the heat or his concussion, but when they argue, Rico’s hidden feelings and insecurities come out in the open, for good or bad. Maybe getting sweaty could make it all better.

When the balance of the realm shatters, ancient forces begin to stir — and the realm of Trannisa trembles. Rachel never asked to be divine. Once a mere guardian, she now stands as the living anchor between light and abyss, burdened with the power to shift entire continents. Her mission is simple: restore harmony before the chaos beneath the skies awakens. But the rainbow’s light hides its own dangers. The Antrunie, her loyal cohort, each command magics tied to fate, soul, and the elements. As fractures spread through reality, Rachel must face gods, traitors, and the haunting truth of what she truly is. Power alone won’t save her realm — only understanding what it means to be human might. In a realm where magic is color, and chaos hungers for creation, one woman must decide whether to save the world... or remake it. ---------------- Unlock the full spectrum of magic! Dive deeper into the vibrant world of elemental power, ancient secrets, and unexpected friendships. By joining my RaeJenBib Patreon, you'll not only help me bring this dazzling saga to life but also gain access to exclusive character art, behind-the-scenes world-building notes, and chapter outlines before chapter release. Support the magic—and become part of the adventure! Rainbow Light (Tier 1): Unlock the full spectrum of magic! Dive deeper into the vibrant world of elemental power, ancient secrets, and unexpected friendships. By joining this tier, you'll gain access to chapter outlines and exclusive character art, helping me bring this dazzling saga to life. Support the magic—and start your adventure! ​ ​Rainbow Brilliance (Tier 2): Become a source of powerful magic! This tier includes everything in the Rainbow Light tier plus access to the deepest secrets of this world. You'll receive behind-the-scenes world-building notes, monthly short stories set in the world, and even get to vote on minor plot developments. Become part of the story's creation!

Will she can find a way to hide her past after knowing it who she was? Will his enemy fall in love with her? Can they both hide their real personality from each other will they love or kill each other?

Two contradictory personalities, she loves to have fun, pranks, overcomes difficulties, always puts a smile on to hide her worries. He is cold and tough, but the opposite of that. He is affectionate and gentle, but he has to be like this What will these two bring together?

"Now, listen to the demon's thoughts: … It was a gamble. I gambled on their perception of their identity being "righteous" or "just". I gambled on them knowing the truth behind my past. I gambled on their likelihood to be captivated by my words… Which created the hesitance necessary to prevent their blades from immediately striking a hole through my throat. I gambled on their proclivity to the human tendency to act contrarian to an adversary's desires. I gambled on their stupidity. I was lucky. But from now on, I won’t need luck. I have time. And with this time, I swear-" Cover by DarthNeph on DeviantArt

Hale never believed in love at first sight. It always seemed like something out of a fairy tale, too fantastical to be real. But then, she met Cassandra De Luca and everything changed. she's always been used to turning heads, especially among girls. No one has ever made her stop dead in her tracks, her heart pounding so hard it feels like it might burst out of her chest. Until she saw her. PS. If you don't like slow burn gl stories, this is not for you. ENGLISH IS NOT MY FIRST LANGUAGE, SO PLEASE BEAR WITH ME

To be resurrected, Lin Zhi binds herself to a system and transmigrates into different book worlds, becoming cannon fodder destined for tragic endings. But Lin Zhi refuses to follow the script. In every world, she fights to rewrite her fate. (1) The Scheming Gold-Digging Stand-In Used by the male lead as a tool to win over the female lead, Lin Zhi refuses to be discarded. Since he wants to use her? Then she’ll make a countermove—get pregnant first, flip the board, and end up with the real overbearing CEO. (2) The First Wife Fated to Die Early in a “Cousin” Story The reborn female lead knows her older male cousin will hold immense power in the future—and that he has always loved her. This time, she vows not to let him go. Only… “Sister-in-law, why aren’t you dead yet?” Lin Zhi smiles. “Still alive. What, are you mad?” (3) The Cannon Fodder Fiancée in a Teacher-Student Romance The aloof Master falls for his young disciple, while Lin Zhi—the fiancée—becomes the villain in their love story. Lin Zhi: “Respect. Blessings. Please stay locked together forever.” Then she decisively breaks off the engagement and devotes herself to cultivation… alongside her adorable little nephew. Who needs romance when ascending is better? (4) The Substitute Bride in a Period Drama In her previous life, she stole the marriage meant for her sister out of gratitude for a life-saving favor, marrying the factory director’s son. Who would have thought he had a “white moonlight” in his heart, leading to her tragic death? Meanwhile, the “mud-legged” man she rejected rose in status, and her sister became an official’s wife. After rebirth, her sister eagerly snatches back the original marriage arrangement, convinced Lin Zhi is doomed. She waits to watch Lin Zhi suffer. Instead— Lin Zhi’s life only gets better and better.

Accidentally bound to a quick transmigration system, Ning Yue is resistant on the surface, but inwardly, she's screaming wildly: "As long as I keep completing missions, it's equivalent to gaining eternal life, I'm going to keep transmigrating forever!" In "True and Fake Rich Daughter," she is the fake rich daughter who was abandoned. She declares, "The wealthy family abandoned me, so I will create a wealthy family of my own!" In "Era's Blessed Child," she leads her entire family to build a fortune, turning the fake blessed child into a real blessed child. In "Flourishing Age of Shengshi," having transmigrated into the Empress who was turned into cannon fodder, she simply turns the ungrateful mother and son into cannon fodder instead.