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Long-time loner and party girl Marty Pendleton has finally fallen in love. The problem: Marty lives in Seattle, and her new girlfriend Taylor lives in Boston. Her best friend Elaine and her brother Sean are worried that, as usual, Marty will blow it.<br><br>Taylor is everything Marty could want in a woman: sexy, confident, and successful. But how will Taylor handle Marty’s penchant for over-reacting and drinking a bit too much?<br><br>When Marty makes assumptions, she risks losing everything. Can she convince Taylor she’ll change for the better and make this work, even long-distance?

There was a person names Nari, she was just a regular person living her highschool life but she absolutely loves reading about fantasy. But sadly she died to over exhaustion in her school works but she was reincarnated to another world The new world was full of magic and swords just like what she read, she was excited to live her new life. But what's this? She was reincarnated as a frog? Well that won't stop her from living her new fantasy life to the fullest. So Nari starts her journey to learn all types of magic in this new found world she was reincarnated into, what will happen next? Continue reading to find out! ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ Disclaimer: The Cover for this Novel is mine, it was made by AinsT1ck

The male protagonist of this book is Zhao Jiadi, with the nickname Baliang. He is extremely intelligent and brilliant. Like a hidden treasure, he remains low - key despite his great talent and wealth. He acts in a low - key and sophisticated manner. However, when the women he loves are in danger, he will be desperate to protect them, revealing his passionate side. Although he isn't perfect, he is genuine. Zhao Jiadi is the heir of Jinhai Industrial. He is a top - tier rich second - generation, yet few people truly know his identity. His mother immigrated to Canada and has been separated from his father, Zhao Xin, for many years without getting a divorce. Since childhood, he has been sent by Zhao Xin to a boarding school to live and study independently. He is a learning prodigy, a physics and chemistry genius, a Go master, and proficient in Russian and German. However, he has no knowledge of English. Because Huang Fangfei, Zhao Xin's concubine, is an English teacher, he resists English. He even submitted a blank paper for the English test in the college entrance examination. Even so, relying on his strengths in other subjects, he was admitted to a second - tier university in Shanghai from Hebei Province, and he achieved a full score in the math test of the college entrance examination, which is astonishing. He values friendship and loyalty. He treats his friends and subordinates like Han Daode equally, without any airs. He has high achievements in finance. When Jinhai Industrial is in crisis and Zhao Xin is imprisoned, he remains calm and composed. He neither complains nor resigns himself to fate but goes all out to overcome difficulties. After successfully rescuing Cai Yanzhi, who was kidnapped, he truly starts to shine, demonstrating extraordinary abilities. From then on, he forges ahead unstoppably, writing his own legend.

Food has always been a delicacy to humans. Follow ninja toast in his endless journey of trying to find himself and answer his conflicted questions of life and meaning.

For Leo Zhang, graduation was a dead end. Drowning in debt and facing a mountain of rejection letters, he makes a desperate, bitter wish for a way to win a game he was never taught how to play. His wish is answered. The [Corporate Advancement System] installs itself in his life, transforming the brutal, soul-crushing world of corporate America into a gamified ladder of power. To survive, Leo must complete quests, unlock skills like [Poker Face] and [Data Mirage], and defeat a series of bosses—from petty, sabotaging colleagues to toxic managers and ruthless executives. But as he climbs from a powerless intern to a feared strategist, a chilling question emerges: Is he truly playing the System, or is the System playing him? As the stakes escalate, Leo realizes the game extends far beyond the boardroom, and the true nature of ultimate power is more terrifying than he ever imagined. To reach the top, he must uncover the secrets of the System itself, or risk becoming just another pawn in a game he can't comprehend.

This is the tale of a man who committed a crime in his lands. He touched Ars and awakened. The leader, in his fury, sent him for his death, but before Charles could process what happened to him or what his power means, a Corrupted Eruption occurred, and the entity Ars chose him as a Challenger. He was given the chance to keep his life, but perhaps death would serve him better than to participate in the worst of the games, manipulated by the hands of his majesty, the one behind the curtains. There, on an island, he would face the darkest of humans and wicked creatures, and to win the game as the sole participant, he would need more than his will and newfound powers. --- What to expect? - You can check the bestiary, characters and map here: https://fear.travelerspentales.com/ - The world is the same as in my other novel, Traveler’s Will. Named Ars. So if you want to understand Awakening, Ars and Eruption better, please check out the main novel. - The MC is an adult. Smart and know how to read people. - First Person Point Of View (my first try). My other novel is Third Person Point of View. - Dark Grim Settings: If you enjoy Dark Souls, Berserk, and Cosmic Horror, then you may enjoy it. - Philosophy and Psychology: I’m a huge fan of Dostoiévski and Robert Musil. While this isn’t the focus, you can expect some snippets about existential turmoil and psychological introspection. - Unique System, known as ‘Ars System.'. Light LitRPG elements included, such as window. - Fast plot with lots of battles against creatures and other people. - No harem. - Not a “huge” story. I aim for about 90 chapters. But if it got readers and I enjoy it, I can continue expanding the story. - Chapter length around 1.5~2.5k words. - Release rate: 2–3 a week. I must be done with it until near the end of the year. - My main focus is still my other novel, Traveler’s Will, so if you want to read more of the Ars World, please give it a chance. It’s a slow-burn fantasy with the first arc already completed.

Everyone has a dream, a wish or a goal they want to achieve, like acquire an object, greatness or being the best at something in particular. But most of the times they are impossible to accomplish and that's why Lyubo, a human with a dream to become the king, will embark on an adventure to find The Witch, a woman who's said to grant wishes, however no-one knows where she is. __________________________________ This is the first time I'm writing, so I'm sorry if the first chapters aren't good or if my grammar isn't the best, I'll try to improve as the book goes on. I appreciate the reviews you can give me

It is a story of a girl named Ira. She is heavenly beautiful,quick witted and a middle class family's girl whose only family is her grandfather. She struggles to live her life freely and happily but what happens when her life intertwines with business tycoon Adyanth? Is this her facade or a true self? Adyanth is a handsome,stern,cool and aloof CEO of Acharya group of companies. He is the richest man of the country at the age of 27 years. He is in search of his childhood crush Lakshya ,when he stumbles upon the life of Ira. Thus,the path of their lives gets entangled and leads to their road to love. But what happens when the life they portrayed to the world turns out to be not exactly the truth? Will they stand with each other in ups and downs of life? Through this story, experience the journey of two mysterious people's path that lead to their ROAD TO LOVE. This is a original story and not a translation. This is my first time writing a novel and I am not a native English speaker ,so pardon me for any mistakes. The cover page does not belong to me and is taken from Pinterest. Credit goes to its original owner.

Ethan Cole, a 16-year-old nobody in Southampton FC's youth academy, is the team's weakest link, drowning in muddy pitches and his mum's Tesco struggles. Life kicks him hard-academy cuts loom, threatening his Premier League dream. Then, a sleepless night sparks the Football Prodigy System, flashing stats and Goat Points to forge a legend Ethan grinds through rain-soaked drills, chasing greatness to save his family. From Portswood's grey streets to St Mary's glory, can he rise from zero to the Greatest of All Time? Buckle up for his gritty climb.

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.