the anxious rendezvous

What if you discovered that gems can bring you back in time? Will you keep the secret or let the authority knows? First, we have Conall Reid who was a scientist who studies the time travel before he actually went back in time with his rival's daughter, Katrina Kuznetsov, to his ancestors' time? Then, we have Edmond Lattone who was an Interpol agent who was supposed to catch a cat burglar, Lyana Debrie but they went back in time with the gem that was supposed to be stolen? Also, we have Lucas Dow who was known for his mission to find the elusive thief, The Woman in Gold, and what happened when he met his match, Arianna Contos? Lastly, we have Scott MacBaron who was obsessed to know about the time travel that he actually developed teleportation serum that Karla Kuznetsov was supposed to get for KGB? Will they succeed to keep the secrets out of the wrong hands or will they have to defeat their enemies? Find out their stories in the new series by Nikki Larousse.

Forced into marriage three years ago by her adoptive parents, Lillian Moore found herself wedded to Lennon Nixon, who lay in a coma. Throughout their marriage, Lillian diligently cared for Lennon, hoping for the day he would wake. But when that long-awaited moment finally arrived, it shattered her expectations. Instead of gratitude or affection, Lennon delivered a chilling blow. "Let's get a divorce!" His words cut deep, leaving Lillian stunned and heartbroken. Seeking solace and a fresh start, Lillian embarked on a journey to find her biological parents, discovering the love of three adoring older brothers along the way. It was a chance for a new beginning, a life she longed to embrace. Summoning her courage, Lillian approached Lennon with the intention of ending their marriage, prepared to step into a future of her choosing. However, to her surprise, Lennon's remorse was palpable. He expressed deep regret, pleading for a second chance and expressing a desire to salvage their relationship. Caught between the pain of the past and the flicker of hope for their future, Lillian found herself torn. Will she be able to find forgiveness and trust in her heart again? Only time will reveal the fate of their love.

Socially-anxious Meng Shuping transmigrated into ancient times as the newly-recognized bastard son of an earl’s household—freshly hauled in from the countryside. What suffocates him most is the sheer number of people: hordes of brothers and sisters, aunts and uncles, plus random cousins who drop by without warning. Meng Shuping, who loathes socializing: My heart is exhausted—save me! SAVE ME! Though he appears quiet and aloof, his inner monologue is a 24/7 roast-fest. What he doesn’t know: whoever he mentally roasts can hear every single word. So when the steward treats him like thin air, Shuping silently fumes, “Seriously? This is supposed to be an earl’s estate? The servants have less manners than a country landlord’s back home. How does Grandpa even run this place?” Earl Meng’s blade-sharp gaze snaps to the steward; the man turns white and drops to his knees. When a concubine tearfully begs Shuping’s father to forgive her children for framing him, Shuping shudders: “Eww, such fake fragile-lotus acting. Dad actually falls for this?” The concubine freezes; Dad coughs in awkward shame. After the emperor tricks him once, Shuping scowls inwardly, “You royal types have filthy hearts.” Emperor & assorted princes: “……” Everyone knows Jiang Cihe, court minister extraordinaire, is famously petty and vengeful—cross him and life becomes unbearable. The first time Jiang meets Shuping he “overhears”: “Pfft, looks human, doesn’t act it.” Shuping glances up, meets a pair of dark, heavy eyes, quickly looks down—and keeps roasting: “What’re you staring at, never seen a handsome guy? Mental case.” For some reason, the stare on him turns even icier.

In a world full of hatred, betrayals and lies, love gives a fairy tale right in the middle of an ordinary life. A tale of misunderstandings, heart break, jealousy and true love. We often come across such stories which ends with a wedding saying, AND THEY LIVED HAPPILY EVER AFTER . But stories are just imaginary works by the people. The reality clearly shows the juxtaposition between a fairy tale and an ordinary life!

this is a pretty short story with time as batter, a few youngsters as ingredients who get mixed by a blender known as Pompeii. note: some parts of the story might be facts while others are just made up. There might be some grammatical errors in between, please don't mind them?.

Agatha Liondra Martina - COMPLETED Alonzo Series #1 Agatha Liondra Martina o mas kilala bilang Ali Martina. Ang dalagang walang ibang hinahangad kundi ang masaya at tahimik na buhay kasama ang kanyang Mama Alicia at Daddy Philip. Na kahit tatlumpu't anim na taon ang agwat ng edad ng kanyang mama sa kanyang daddy ay hindi iyon hadlang para hindi sila magkaroon ng masayang buhay. Alam ni Ali na pamilyado at kilala ang Daddy niya sa kanilang lugar, paano na kung dumating ang araw na kinakatakot nilang mag-ina? Saan sila kukuha ng tapang para bumangon at ipagpatuloy ang buhay? Paano kung may panibagong gulo ang dumagdag? Kakayanin niya pa kaya? Paano na ang pangarap niyang masaya at tahimik na pamilya? Alonzo Series #1 : Agatha Liondra - Anxious Heart -UNEDITED VERSION-

Link to the Novel: https://www.webnovel.com/book/lost-souls'-rendezvous_24939745906621205 Marco escaped from his father’s household and went on an unplanned road trip. He saw a girl in a forest and followed her to ask for directions but when he finally caught up; he was dumbstruck to see the girl at the edge of the cliff with her arms wide open. The lost young man misunderstood the situation. At that fateful dusk, they both didn’t know that it would be the trigger for their lives to change its view. It became the turning point for them. Marco is a lost young man who’s searching for the meaning of life and living with his newly accumulated freedom. Ayesha, a young lady that has been lost within her fears that has been bounding her and has been running away from death. Being lost in an unfamiliar place, Marco did not expect that he would have found the home that he has always wanted to have. Throughout his escapade, he discovered a lot of things, gained companions, began understanding what he has been looking for. He also found the girl that made his heart flutter. In that particular breathtaking sunset, at that certain cliff that became the witness of it all, he found her. *** ||Realistic Fiction|| ||Romance|| This novel is a work of fiction. Every name, character, place, and incident are all products of the author's imagination and are used fictitiously. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, events or locales is entirely coincidental unless stated. No part of this publication may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means, including photocopying, recording, or other electronic or mechanical methods, without the prior knowledge and permission of the author. All rights reserved. Plagiarism is a crime! [07-14-21] Discord: Luminous_Arcadian#5813

Marco escaped from his father’s household and went on an unplanned road trip. He saw a girl in a forest and followed her to ask for directions, but when he finally caught up, he was astounded upon seeing the girl at the edge of the cliff with her arms wide open. At that fateful dusk, they both didn’t know that it would be the trigger for their lives to change its view. It became the turning point for them. A lost young man searching for the meaning of life and living with his newly accumulated freedom, and a young lady lost within her fears, bounding her, and had been running away from death. Being lost in an unfamiliar place, Marco did not expect that he would find the home that he had always wanted to have. Throughout his escapade, he discovered many things, gained companions, and began understanding what he had been looking for. He also found the girl that made his heart flutter. In that particular breathtaking sunset, at that certain cliff that became the witness of it all, he found her. *** ||Realistic Fiction|| ||Romance|| This novel is a work of fiction. Every name, character, place, and incident is a product of the author's imagination and is used fictitiously. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, events or locales is entirely coincidental unless stated. [10-11-22] Discord: Luminous_Arcadian#5813

After being expelled from her previous school due to her misfortunes, Calistine Mackenzie Walker transfers to Arcturus Academy where her luck seems to turn around when she met Rhys Montecillio.

#DARKFANTASY #FANTASY #SUPERNATURAL #URBANFANTASY In a world where the dead refuse to rest, the living fear what lurks beyond the veil. For centuries, humanity believed all spirits(ghosts) were vengeful, mindless entities seeking destruction. But the truth is far more terrifying—some spirits exist to devour, corrupt, and break the boundaries between life and death. Others, bound by fate, offer unimaginable power to those they deem worthy. Arman never wanted to be a hero. Struggling with social anxiety, he preferred to keep his head down, avoid trouble, and live a life that meant nothing to anyone but himself. But everything changed the day he became bound to a force beyond comprehension. Now, with an ancient spirit entwined with his very soul, he’s dragged into a hidden war waged in the shadows—a battle between those who harness the power of the dead and those who twist it into something monstrous. As ancient forces awaken and the boundaries between the worlds fracture, Arman faces an impossible truth: the power within him is both a gift and a curse, one that could consume him if he fails to control it. With enemies lurking in every shadow and unseen forces pulling the strings, he must uncover the origins of his power, the forgotten secrets of the past, and the role he is destined to play in a war that has raged for centuries. Because if he fails—if he breaks—this war won’t just claim his soul. It will unravel reality itself. A journey of power, fate, and the unseen begins… but can a boy who fears even simple conversations truly rise to become the strongest Spiritbound?