bundle of sticks

“That’s a jinx and must be rid of. It’s that or you and your family get out of here.” Su Xiaolu was transmigrated into this world as a newborn, and the instant she opened her eyes, she was deemed a burden and a jinx by a venomous grandmother-in-law. Her father, Su Sanlang, gritted his teeth and said, “Alright then, you can separate us from the family and we’ll leave.” For the sake of keeping her alive, they were forced to leave the main family and start a new life elsewhere. They ventured into a new profession, went hunting, and their lives gradually improved. Despite being called a jinx, she became the apprentice of a divine physician at the age of three, inherited his legacy, and became known to the world. She treated her brothers’ brain disease and her eldest brother became a profound martial artist while her second brother became a scholar. They all brought glory to their family. Now a divine physician herself and well-versed in nutritious recipes, she owned the largest restaurant in the Zhou Dynasty and earned so much money that she couldn’t possibly finish spending them in ten lives. Her family grew more prosperous and their horrible relatives showed up, trying to ride their coattails. Su Xiaolu smirked. “Close the gates and release the tiger!”

"When I tell you that I love you, I don't say it out of habit. I say it to remind you that you're the best thing that has ever happened to me" --- She was forced to marry this strange man because of one night stand which changed her life completely. His family wanted from him a child, so they arranged a marriage for the both of them. Li xiao tried everything to get away from him, but he only told her that she will never leave unless she gave birth to his child. Unknowingly to her, this strange man is the richest man in G city. He was more handsome and compelling and his dignity made him more arrogant looking while she is just the heiress of the xiao family. He had an impeccable reputation. All the women in the world would scream desperately when they saw him, but she didn't. Jingyi Wang cared and treated her like a Queen. He made her the envy of all the women, but there was one problem- she never loved him because her heart belongs to only one person. But this jingyi was just too sweet to her. He used his possessive love and supreme power lure her heart step by step. --- "Si... Sir... Young master Wang, please, I can't give birth to your child. There are other women in the city. I don't think I fit your status" li xiao said and lowered her head. Jingyi put his bony fingers under her chin and lifted her delicate face. He gazed into his eyes and said, "I want only you to give birth to my child" Follow me on Instagram- author_toriatim Read my other books; The Deity In Her Heart Trapped By My Arrogant Lover Note: This is an ordinary story by me (Toriatim) and not a translation. The cover is not mine. Credit to the owner. Join my discord server: https://discord.gg/RvPutEhc

It's 1953, and the golden age of Hollywood musicals. Paul Dunham couldn't be hotter on the dancefloor or the silver screen. Hoping to capitalize on Paul's popularity, the studio pairs him with up-and-comer Jack Wells.<br><br>On the marquee, it's a match made in heaven, but for Paul, it's a personal hell. He hates Jack's newfangled acting style, and he hates Jack's blue eyes, and he especially hates the fact that Jack is one of the most talented dancers he has ever met.<br><br>Jack, however, doesn't hate Paul. In fact, everything Paul does fascinates him. After their first meeting, Jack is determined to win Paul over, and he won't back down until Paul admits the two of them are perfect partners ... in every way.

A lone girl spirals deeper and deeper into the pits of despair, where there is no coming back from. Will she eventually reach the hell she desires? Meanwhile, in a different setting, an equally lost boy struggles to survive the creations of his mind, which only continue to infect his reality.

At just 4.5 years old, this adorable little bundle of joy melts hearts wherever they go. Coming down from the mountain, they unexpectedly find themselves surrounded by 7 doting older brothers, each competing to outdo the other in spoiling and protecting their little bundle. From tender moments to hilarious sibling rivalries, this is a heartwarming story of family, love, and endless pampering!

Red Towers is a powerful mage from another world. He transmigrated into Earth and occupied a boy with the same name and looks from his youth. This boy however wasn't as talented as him and he lived the life of a loser. He was weak and constantly bullied at school for being fat and inferior to his peers in magic. Moreover. This Red is a round bundle of sugar. The world called Earth was a completely different world from where Red came from. Instead of horses, there are cars, trains, helicopters and jets. Instead of birds as messengers, there is the Internet. However, the existence of magic still existed. He expected to go with life built by cultivation and peace, but little by little, he finds himself pitted against trouble. --- A/N: English is not my first language. Do not expect the story to be grammatically correct every time. But I will improve. The cover is mine.

If you were given a chance, would you accept the life or fulfilling love?

Have you ever had your life turn to shit just because of one accident? Did it get better? Or did your whole family's life and your own just crumble? After a chemical explosion, 5 children's lives are changed, for better or worse is debatable. The explosion changed their DNA and they were once cousins but now are blood siblings. Pretty cool, right? They thought so but weren't too fond of the side effects the explosion caused. And neither are their parents. Disowned and shunned, they run away to Gotham, where their unwitting saviors wait. Can they get through this with help or will they turn away and push everyone out? *WARNING: GRAPHIC DEPICTIONS AND ADULT LANGUAGE*

Thrown Sticks and Stones is the harrowing story of Elliot — a boy carved by cruelty, stitched together with silence. They called him "Ugly." "A monster" "A waste." And the worst part? He believed them. Every word, every name, etched into him deeper than any wound. Alone in a world that never cared to understand, Elliot drifts through the darkness — until a single spark of kindness threatens to shatter everything he’s come to accept about himself. This is not just a story of bullying — it’s a story of survival. Of broken boys and bleeding hearts. Of what happens when words don’t just hurt — they destroy. But even the most shattered soul can find light in the cracks.

When a 10 year old girl helps her parents make a bonfire at their camping trip, she gathers up ten sticks. But, she discovers that the sticks weren't just ordinary sticks, they were magical! So how is she going to save her parents from the evil powers of the magical sticks?