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FORTUNE FAVOUR THE BOLD

FORTUNE FAVOUR THE BOLD

The principal character in the book, "Fortune favors the bold", is a polygamous, heartless African man, although socially respected and perceived as cursed as a result of an unexpected bad turn on events. The protagonist, Asweda, faces severe physical injuries while looking for a midwife to assist his wife to deliver. He becomes an embarrassment to society when his wife gives birth to a male child who turns out to be a product of infidelity. He struggles to cover up the shame and, in the process, breaks the laid down society norms, an act which angered the ancestors, marking the onset and manifestation of a curse in his life. His family is very affected by drought, hunger, and famine. He struggles to sire a male child. Asweda, being a romantic man, marries up to four wives, one of whom turns out to be a night runner and a magician. On a migration mission, Asweda loses all his wealth to thieves, his gardener is killed, and his child becomes critically sick. He heartlessly butchered one of the thieves on a defense mission. Asweda makes a hard decision to bury his gardener in a strange foreign bushland, and later haunts him and demands to be buried in ancestral land. Asweda ignores the cleansing ceremony, which comes along with serious consequences. The now poor African man plots a rustling exercise in an attempt to gain wealth, killing an 'Oromo' man, in the process running away with a large number of cattle. The Oromo men attacked him on a revenge mission, chopping off his leg and throwing him in a cave where he spent quite some time eating rats for survival. The African polygamous man later reunites with the family, only to find all his wives have already inherited. He struggled to regain his wives. Asweda sires a son at his old age. Twelve years later, he blesses his son Obulala and then dies, partially satisfied. His brother, Ocholi, also died mysteriously. Betrayal, cunningness, wealth, and poverty manifest in Asweda's lineage.
Eastern
78 Chs
Bold

Bold

Cathryn Woods was a Fine Arts student, who joined a Tattoo Design Contest, in which her best friend, her model, failed to show himself on that fateful day at the event. Desperate for the winner's cash prize so that she could pay for her school fees at an Art University, she convinced (well 'convince' is rather an understatement), a random guy at the beach she found to be her model instead. Her model turned out to be Alexander, a playboy who was the lead vocalist of a rising teenage boy band, and is it a coincidence that they go to the same university? Their flirty conversations and humorous banter also made their mutual like for each other bloom. Things will take into a serious turn when the redhead realized she fell hopelessly in love for the first time and with a player nonetheless, whom she met last summer. Will she be brave enough to risk herself in the name of love? Even auditioning as a supporting vocalist for the band just so she could always be near Alexander? What will Cathryn do if she knew that one of the band members had also caught the love bug for her? Messy love triangles are fun, yes, but Cathryn wished she could turn back time and hadn’t taken it to heart because the games can easily get brutal. YUMMY EXCERPT: updates every other day "Shut the fuck up, will you?" Alexander opened the book and picked another paragraph to read. "The urge to have sex is excruciating if you attempt to deny it. You don't want to be sleeping in my bed when it hits." He arched his eyebrows. "Understand what I'm hinting at?" "Why didn't you tell me you loved this kind of story?" Alexander bit his lip and his hooded eyes regarded her. "I could just tell you stories instead of you reading them for hours." "Based on your experience, huh?" She blurted it out before she could stop herself. Cathryn blushed furiously. Embarrassed, she tried to distract him from reading it. "Give that book back." Alexander continued like the infuriating fucker he is. "Oh yeah. Sweat broke out all over her body, imagining him super horny and determined to have sex with her. The idea didn't horrify her." Cathryn grasped the book from his hands but Alexander kept on raising it higher. She jumped, almost taking hold of the cover but Alexander had pushed her shoulder away in an attempt to stop her from getting the book back. She pushed him harder, kicking him with her shoes and they both fell on the couch, jerked out of balance. Alexander had instinctively wrapped his hands around her tiny waist to keep her from falling on the floor while Cathryn's hands were on his shoulders, moving to his chest. They stared wide-eyed at each other before Alexander's gaze transfixed on her mouth and one of his hands moved to caress her back with his fingers. "By the way, your best friend told me that you wanted to tell me something." He held her a moment, his hands on her body and his face a glowing heat onto hers.
Teen
72 Chs
System Says Die, I Say No

System Says Die, I Say No

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.
Sci-fi
86 Chs
What are the characteristics of Bold Strokes Books' lesbian fiction?
Bold Strokes Books' lesbian fiction often features strong female characters. These characters are independent and have their own personalities and goals. For example, in many of their books, the women are not just defined by their relationships but also by their careers or personal pursuits.
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2024-10-28 00:12
Can you recommend Bold Strokes Books' science fiction for beginners?
Well, if there's a Bold Strokes Books' science fiction that is more of a coming - of - age story set in a science - fictional backdrop, it could be great for beginners. It would combine the familiar theme of growing up with the exciting elements of science fiction like new technologies or different species. This way, readers can ease into the genre while still relating to the characters and their experiences.
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2024-11-26 17:21
What are some good science fiction books from Bold Strokes Books?
There could be a variety of science fiction works from Bold Strokes Books. Some might focus on space exploration, with stories about astronauts on far - flung missions, facing alien species and unforeseen challenges in the cosmos. Others could be set in a post - apocalyptic Earth, where the survivors have to deal with a changed environment and new forms of society.
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2024-11-26 08:23
Can you recommend some good lesbian fiction from Bold Strokes Books?
One great lesbian fiction from Bold Strokes Books is 'Above Temptation'. It has a really engaging plot that delves into the relationship between two women in a unique setting. The characters are well - developed and the story keeps you hooked from start to finish.
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2024-10-27 22:06
The bold, the bold radical
The radical of the word 'gall' was next to the word 'moon'. This radical was called' meat moon', which meant meat. The words it formed were mostly related to various parts of the body. In ancient characters,"moon" and "meat" were originally two characters. Later, because the characters in the small seal script were very similar, they were combined into a radical, collectively known as "meat beside the moon". Words with the radical "meat beside the moon" had meanings related to the moon or meat. The meaning of the word "gall" was related to meat.
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2026-06-18 08:50
Teaching strokes and strokes in kindergarten
There were a variety of teaching resources that could assist in the teaching of strokes. For example, there were red tracing books that contained the stroke order of Chinese characters, Pinyin, numbers, English letters, and other contents. These red tracing books allowed children to learn and practice from the stroke order. There was a rich amount of practice, including red tracing, dot matrix practice, copying, and so on. They were also divided into stages, from simple to difficult, step by step. At the same time, the paper was thicker and the words were not transparent. The color printing increased the child's interest in learning. There were also some materials about the connection between the young and the young, focusing on the strokes and stroke order of Chinese characters. For example, the information on the new words and stroke order that the young and the young must know in the first grade could be printed out by parents to teach their children how to write. In addition, there were also tools such as small notes for stroke practice. One page per day could allow children to easily master the Pinyin strokes and lay a good foundation for young children. <a href="/?from=ask_words" style="color:red" target="_blank">Read more exciting novels for free</a>
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2026-10-22 16:14
Sixteen years ago and sixteen years later
Since it was unclear which specific time was used to calculate 16 years ago and 16 years later, it was assumed that the current time was November 12, 2024. 16 years ago: 2024 - 16 = 2008. Sixteen years later, 2024 + 16 = 2040. The novel " The Lost Seventeen " is equally exciting. Everyone is welcome to read it!
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2026-07-06 12:28
There are sixteen novels
The following are some novels that mention Sixteen: - " A Complete Set of 16 Volume of China Ancient Fictions." This was a book that included many classic works. It contained works on a variety of topics and displayed the richness and variety of ancient China literature. - A summary of the 16 novels that Qidian completed in the 43rd week of the year 2024, including " Reborn Cat: Are You My Poop-picker?" " Full Tang Colorful Colors "," Muye: Gu Master Forges Naruto ", and other novels with different topics. - There were four volumes of the mystery criminal investigation novel " Crazy Heart ", which had 16 major cases. - It was included in the romance novel " The Sixteenth Prince " that Little Red Flower was reading. <a href="/?from=ask_words" style="color:red" target="_blank">Read more exciting novels for free</a>
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2026-08-26 09:02
Sixteen poems
The following are some of the more classic sixteen poems (selected from the reference materials): 1. **"Linjiang Immortal·Dream after the tower high lock" Song Dynasty: Yan Ji Road **: Dream after the tower high lock, sober curtain drooping. Last spring, I hated to come back. Falling flower man stands alone, slight rain swallows fly in pairs. I remember when Xiao Ping first met, her heart was heavy and her words were Luo Yi. On the strings of lute I say I miss you. At that time, the bright moon was still there, shining on the colorful clouds. 2. Song Dynasty: Su Shi [Shuidiao Ge Tou]: When will the bright moon appear? I take my wine and ask the blue sky. I wonder what year it is in the palace in the sky. I want to go back with the wind, but I'm afraid it's too cold to be high in Qionglou Yuyu. Dancing and making clear the shadow, how can it seem to be in the world? Turn to the vermilion pavilion, low Qi door, light sleepless. There should be no hatred, what is the long time to say goodbye to the round? People have joys and sorrows, and the moon has its ups and downs. It is difficult to complete this since ancient times. I hope that people will live long, thousands of miles away to share the moon. 3. **"Jin Se" Tang Dynasty: Li Shangyin **: The Jin Se has fifty strings for no reason, and each string and column miss the year of Hua. Zhuang Sheng dreamed of butterflies in his dreams, and the emperor's spring heart entrusted cuckoo. The moon in the vast sea has tears, and the sun in the blue field is warm and the jade produces smoke. This feeling can wait to be remembered, but at that time it was already lost. 4. **"Butterfly Loves Flowers·Spring Scenery" Song Dynasty: Su Shi **: Flowers fade, red, green, apricot small. When swallows fly, green water flows around people. There are few willow trees on the branches, where is there no fragrant grass in the world? The swing in the wall and the road outside the wall. Outside the wall people, inside the wall beauty smile. The laughter gradually faded away, but the heartlessness annoyed him. 5. "The Magpie Bridge Immortal" Song Dynasty: Qin Guan."The fine cloud is clever, the flying star spreads hatred, and the silver river is far away." When the golden wind and jade dew met, they surpassed countless people in the world. Gentle as water, beautiful as a dream, bear to look at the magpie bridge return road. If the two feelings are long, how can they be in the morning and evening? 6. Song Dynasty: Li Qingzhao. Search and find, cold and clear, miserable and miserable. It was the hardest to rest when it was warm and cold. How could three cups of light wine compare with him? When the wild goose passed by, it was sad that it was an old acquaintance. Yellow flowers piled up all over the ground. Who can take it now? Guarding the window, how can it be dark alone? The parasol tree is accompanied by drizzle, drizzle by drizzle until dusk. This time, how could the word 'worry' be enough! 7. [Linjiang Immortal: Rolling Yangtze River East Water] Ming·Yang Shen: Rolling Yangtze River East Water, the waves wash away the heroes. right and wrong, success or failure, turn your head and empty. The green mountains were still there, and the sunset was red. 8. [The River is Red, Write My Heart] Song Dynasty: Yue Fei: Anger, leaning against the railing, Xiaoxiao rain rest. 9. **"Seven Laws" Guimao New Year gift to Shengguo cousin Wen/Wu Lizhi **: The cold of spring penetrated the window gauze, and the magpies on the branches knew my family. Today, a cloud holds the falling moon, and the night before, six flowers flew out. Singing and chanting at will to persuade people to drink wine, laughing and laughing, often trying tea. When I met him, I had a few parting thoughts in my heart. My brother went to the end of the world. 10. **"Seven Laws" on the twenty-second day of the first month of the first month, a loving mother was hospitalized to accompany her/Wu Lizhi **: How can it be late for a mother to seek medical treatment when she is sick? The child has tears and ripples alone. He hurriedly rushed into the hospital to catch his breath, and then hung up a bottle of infusion. I long for the day of rejuvenation, but I have been infected with illness in ordinary times. He recovered several times a year and took good care of him. 11. On the afternoon of the 22nd day of the first lunar month, I was invited by my friend, Xianlin, to his studio. I drank wine and tried tea, laughing and laughing to my heart's content! Before leaving, he gave me three pieces of ink. I saw that his calligraphy skills had greatly improved, and no one could compare with him. Moreover, the content of the writing is the three lines I created in the past. I suddenly feel that it is pleasing to the eyes and pleasant to the heart. I can't help but sigh with emotion! Therefore, I wrote this poem to express my feelings. It is snowing outside the window in cold weather, and the words warm the people in the house. Good at talking and laughing, good at writing poems and books. Love melds with the taste of tea, friendship helps the spirit of wine. Looking back on the past, I miss today's spring. He was not an idle person, but a free person. The knowledge given to me is priceless, and every word is true. 12. **"Seven Laws" Chant Map_Vase Bamboo and Cover Bowl Tea Text/Wu Lizhi **: Vase Bamboo is not a flower, accompanied by a bowl of tea. Play shadow no wind why borrow, mouth window has a month do not need credit. Bored vulgar people enjoy it in vain, and some poets sigh alone. Who can make life melt the meaning of wine, not hinder the dream of getting drunk. 13. **"Seven Laws" Recalling the Lantern Festival and his wife watching the lanterns, there is a good article/Wu Li's **: The moon is round at the end of the Yuan Dynasty, and the spring lanterns are not easy to see. When we travel together, we love our wives more and smile. We spend the whole day in the scenic view. Hand in hand, the road ahead is always there, ecstasy is not to enjoy, difficult to stop. The world has its good times, but the heart is tied to this life's two-inch pill. 14. [Seven Absolutes Liangzhou is on fire again.] Wen/Wu Lizhi: Spring Festival couplets are not finished yet. Such behavior is too casual. No wonder Liangzhou is full of jokes, stupid people can act as a thousand. 15. [Five Rows]: The world is unusual, and the world is clear. Laughing at the beautiful scenery, it is difficult to see the poor poetry. Dream pen blossoming flowers, singing music to the ear. Only pity today's feelings, empty memories of the old years swallow. Since ancient times, the heart has been born frequently, and the heart has never disappeared. Looking at the cool autumn moon, I tried the hot spring tea. How can there be no end to the universe? The four seasons will eventually run out. How can I sigh at my inferior talent when I am surrounded by feelings? 16. ** Three Sixteen-Character Orders, Appreciation of Chairman Mao's Poetry, 1934 - 35 **: One mountain, the horse hasn't dismounted yet. He turned his head in surprise, three feet and three inches from the sky. The second mountain, overturned the sea, overturned the river and rolled up huge waves. The horses galloped and galloped, and the battle between the ten thousand horses was still fierce. The three mountains pierced through the blue sky, but their sharp blades were not broken. The sky is about to fall, and it is supported by it. 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2026-08-13 00:03
Sister Sixteen
In the information provided,"Sister Sixteen" had different meanings. "Sister Sixteen" might be the name of a character in some of the information. For example, in family-related stories, there was a mention of the third day of the first month and the sister on the sixteenth day of the first month. The "sister" here might be called "Sister Sixteen". In the game,"Sister Sixteen" might be the name of a game player or a game related character. In the information related to social entertainment (such as national karaoke),"Sister Sixteen" had a specific number of fans and followers, but there was no more detailed explanation. In general, the specific meaning of "Sister Sixteen" depended on the specific context. "40 Sisters" is equally exciting. Everyone is welcome to click and read it!
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