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Summer Shawcross, given a second chance at life, vows to be good to one person, letting everything else take a back seat. So she marries Noah Drexler. And Noah Drexler, rumored to be the cold-blooded and ruthless Boss, only shows a doting expression towards his little woman at home, embracing it wholeheartedly. Everyone says this is a match made in heaven.

Thirteen Veins: Stars and Crescent – Brotherhood Across Borders In the shadows of global finance, geopolitics, and ancient alliances lie the Thirteen Veins—the invisible arteries connecting wealth, power, and survival across continents. This monumental epic saga weaves together the destinies of men from vastly different worlds: a European noble and jurist, a Southeast Asian strategist, a mountain tribal chieftain, a master of overland and maritime routes, a Middle Eastern tycoon, and an heir to steppe clans, among others—each holding a piece of an enigma that no single man could ever decipher alone. Bound by an ancient oath of brotherhood (Fair and Square), yet tested by ruthless commercial rivalries, political conspiracies, and secrets buried for centuries, they navigate between the opulence of imperial auction houses and the deadly peril of clandestine docks and isolated mountain gorges. What begins as a struggle for control over strategic resources and global trade routes soon transforms into a far deeper journey: the true meaning of camaraderie, loyalty, and unwavering trust. From the galleries and opera houses of Paris to the rugged peaks of Yunnan, from the Gulf deserts to financial hubs and the dark waters of imperial ports, each volume unveils new layers of conflict, wit, and sheer resolve. The Thirteen Veins are not merely financial networks or trade routes—they are the bonds of blood and honor that tie their fates together through every storm. Crafted with sharp precision, financial intrigue, and visceral combat, Thirteen Veins: Stars and Crescent – Brotherhood Across Borders is far more than a story about power and fortune: it is an epic of wisdom, presence of mind, and unbreakable fraternity, proving that even when the world demands you walk alone, true brotherhood never lets a brother fall.

Nancy Sutton accidentally slept with an all-powerful man. Yet it seemed he had someone he loved. Nancy Sutton had no choice but to flee, pregnant with his children. Six years later, Nancy Sutton returned full force with the twins. The scumbags and the homewreckers were no match for her, and she was practically winning in life. Until a certain somebody took advantage of her intoxication and forced her into a corner to say, “How dare you leave me alone after sleeping with me? When will you… compensate me for the last six years? Huh?” Nancy Sutton almost blushed. “You’re not worthy!” But the kids at home chirped, “But mommy, when you were pregnant with us, you said only daddy was the most worthy one.”

What would you do if you had only thirteen minutes to change destiny? When an ordinary young man named Lumen awakens the mysterious Chrono System, he discovers that reality is built upon forgotten truths hidden across an Infinite Multiverse. As ancient Keepers fall and the Timeline Tree begins to collapse, Lumen must journey through impossible worlds, uncover cosmic secrets, and face beings older than time itself. Every choice shapes countless lives. Every second rewrites fate. Because sometimes… Thirteen minutes are enough to change eternity.

Deputy Mark Forrest and Nurse Francis Archer can’t deny the chemistry that arises between them. A chance meeting awakens the idea of something greater than either had ever imagined.<br><br>Mark craves being able to let go, and Francis loves to take him out of his head. But Mark’s past bears a truckload of personal demons that have kept him in the closet and made him lash out at the LGBTQ community in the town he’s come to regard as home.<br><br>Despite finding love and a new purpose in Acker, Francis’s new job might end up being temporary, and he doesn't want to lose the life he's settled into. Can the two of them build a future together despite a bitter past, and diverging paths?

In a previous life, she was headstrong, easily provoked, and became proficient at orchestrating demise. Reincarnated, she harbored only one thought—to cling to him, never let go, and firmly grasp his heart. The General observed her, akin to a koala latching onto him, a glint of amusement shimmering in his eyes. Finally, she was his. In a world where destiny takes unexpected turns, she found herself reborn, determined to rewrite her fate. This time, she chose not dominance, but dedication. For the once wilful soul, the only desire that echoed through her new existence was to hold onto the General, never allowing the tides of time to pull them apart. As the plot thickens, their lives intertwined by destiny, the story unfolds into a mesmerizing tale of love, redemption, and unyielding devotion. Amidst the chaos of their pasts, a new chapter emerges—a tale of an unbreakable bond, a woman determined to seize her second chance, and a General, whose heart becomes the fortress that protects her reborn spirit. "Reborn in His Arms" is an enthralling narrative of a woman's journey from arrogance to affection, where love becomes the ultimate redemption and the General, her beacon of hope in the uncharted sea of rebirth. With each page turned, discover a story that redefines the boundaries of love, fate, and second chances.

Life's lessons can be harsh and misunderstandings can tear us apart. When communication breaks down - will we be able to fix the damage we've caused or are the rifts too raw, too savage to ever be healed again? "Give me ONE good reason why I shouldn't leave you. I trusted you and you broke my heart, you ripped it out and crushed it under your heel..." The last words were choked off by sobs that wracked his body. I watched as my heart broke in front of me. He was right. I fucked up. All I could do was watch as Lan Yibo gently encased him in an embrace and as his golden brown eyes sliced through me with disappointment like the chilling winter winds that blew over the Arctic ice caps. "Please, I'm sorr-" "Not welcome. Get Lost." An original story by me but I borrow names from well known people and characters. HOWEVER: any similarities to actual events or incidents are coincidental as this is a work of fiction. CONTAINS: Graphic and sexually explicit scenes, abuse, violence and cursing. Read at your own risk.

In a world where gravity is not just a force but a soul, sixteen-year-old Caelus "Cael" Vane lives in the shadow of the Gravity Fall—a catastrophic event ten years prior that saw a third of the world's population suddenly collapse into themselves, crushed by their own awakened Cores. The survivors live under the rigid rule of the Orbital Authority (OA) , a governing body that registers and restrains all "Orbiters" for the supposed safety of mankind. Cael is a "Dwarf"—someone whose Core was damaged in the Fall, limiting him to a mere 4 Orbits. In a society where status is measured by your orbital count, he is nothing. A janitor. He mops the floors of the OA's central tower, cleaning up after the elite "Planetary" Orbiters who look through him like empty space. But Cael harbors a secret. He can see the 13th Orbit. While others perceive only 12 visible orbits around a person, Cael glimpses a flickering shadow—a void that follows every Orbiter like a hungry moon. The OA has hunted and silenced anyone who has ever mentioned it, branding it a "psychotic break" caused by Core damage. On the night of his 17th birthday (February 13th) , Cael's dormant Core violently re-ignites. He doesn't just awaken; he shatters. In a blast of reversed gravity, he accidentally kills a squad of OA enforcers by pulling the very air from their lungs. When he wakes, he finds he is no longer a Dwarf. His Core has healed, but wrong. He now commands 13 Orbits.

Fang Ruoye prepared an amazing birthday dinner for her husband, only to have him come home with his pregnant mistress by his side. The pregnant mistress, who identified as Fang Ruoye's best friend, carried the son that Fang Ruoye's husband, Luo Yanming, dreamed of having. The shameless couple anticipated a meltdown, but Fang Ruoye signed the divorce papers that very night and left with her daughter right away. As they were enjoying their dinner, Fang Ruoye pondered what to do next. Just then, her three handsome cousins came to pick them up. --------------- Three luxurious cars stood outside. A black limousine, a vibrant red sports car, and a sunny yellow roofless sedan. The three Jiang brothers each went to their cars and opened the passenger doors like three perfect gentlemen. Jiang Wei stood by his black limousine, Jiang Yue by the sports car, and Jiang Cheng by the roofless sedan. Fang Ruoye and Luo Xianxian stared at the three luxurious cars, one more impressive than the other. Jiang Wei frowned at his brothers. “Obviously, Ruoye and Xianxian are coming with me. You two can follow us in your cars.” Jiang Yue and Jiang Cheng both clicked their tongues in displeasure. “But Big Brother, we all miss Ruoye and Xianxian dearly. You must not monopolize them just because you are older!” Jiang Yue exclaimed. “That’s right!” Jiang Cheng readily agreed. Jiang Wei rolled his eyes and scoffed. “Either way, they are going to stay at my penthouse tonight. I will not take no for an answer.” Jiang Wei walked around his limousine and began dragging the two suitcases into his car. The driver, aghast, gasped in utter bewilderment. He quickly stepped out to help Jiang Wei with the suitcases. “Mommy, I have never ridden a limousine before!” Luo Xianxian exclaimed in excitement. Jiang Yue and Jiang Cheng scowled at each other. If they had known that it would turn this way, they would have brought their own limousines as well!

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.