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The Zhekova family's young master approached Cindy Clarke with an old phone and said, "You dropped this five years ago, and I picked it up. Do you still deny it?" Five years ago, she was set up and got pregnant. Cindy Clarke never imagined that the father of her son would turn out to be the Prince Charming that the entire nation loved. She had a weak father, a scheming mother, and a sister plotting to harm her? None of that mattered! Adrian Zhekova said, "Whatever they want, I'll give it all to you. Let them be jealous." If her opponents slandered Cindy Clarke? Adrian Zhekova said, "I'll shut down their account." Don't like it? Endure it! Morgan Clarke said, "Sob, sob... Arthur Woods says I'm an illegitimate child without a dad." After the Woods family went bankrupt, Adrian Zhekova turned to Cindy Clarke and asked, "When are you going to make us official?" Cindy Clarke replied, "Since I met you, it's been like having a cheat code. Everything goes my way." Adrian Zhekova replied, "That's right, I'm that cheat code."

Old phone in paw, Mr. Zhao corners Ye Fei: “You left this with me five years ago—still pretending we never happened?” Back then, Ye Fei got tricked into Mommy-hood, and Baby’s dad turns out to be the nation’s top heart-throb! Coward dad, scheming mom, meanie sister? → Zhao buys her the moon and watches them pout. Internet trolls? → One click → *poof* account gone. Little Ye Xiaomo tugs Zhao’s sleeve, pouting like a dumpling: “Daddy, Wang says I’m a wild kid with no dad!” Zhao pats his head: “Wang’s Wi-Fi just took a nap—forever.” Final scene: Zhao wearing an apron, waving a ladle: “So, when do I get upgraded from secret dad to official husband?” Ye Fei giggles: “Ever since I met you, life’s on easy mode!” Zhao winks: “Exactly—I’m the built-in cheat code!”

At the Edge of the Void… A soft blue light hums, pulsing with energy, its robotic voice ringing with purpose. > "Do you accept me, System 0404, the Harem-Building System?" A young man in his twenties, eyes shining with excitement, eagerly responds: > "YES!" The blue light flares— The universe shifts— The binding process begins— DING! > [System Successfully Bound to…] …Daphne Han? ??? ??? *** Currently three complete arcs. Arc one: Entertainment world. Arc two: Historical, with dukes. Arc three: Mafia world. Arc four: Academy beast world. Arc five: Omegaverse BL world. More to come. Tags: GL/Yuri No harem. Love at first sight. Enemies to lovers. Comedy. Angst( is it gl if there's no angst somewhere) Smut. Female Alpha. Friends to lovers Amnesia troupe. Pregnancy (coming soon) NB: I'm asking for comments, reviews, anything, votes, gifts, anything, it goes a really long way in motivating me. Thank you. Currently 9+ arcs planned, weekly updates.

After transmigrating into the era of the Three Kingdoms, I find myself as the young Yuan Shu, a figure often criticized for his ambition and missteps. Upon awakening the Prodigal System, I discover its unique features: Level 1: For every 100,000 coins squandered, I gain an attribute point. Level 2: Unlocking the Reputation Store allows me to exchange reputation points for treasures. Level 3: Accessing the Legendary General Inheritance Panel grants me the legacy of Xiang Yu, the renowned Overlord of Western Chu. In this world, my companions are notable figures: Cao Cao: A formidable warlord and my troublesome friend. Diao Chan: My cousin, famed for her beauty. Cai Wenji: My junior sister, celebrated for her literary talent. In Luoyang City, I am recognized as a distinguished noble scion. At poetry gatherings, I am hailed as the foremost scholar with unparalleled talent. On the battlefield beneath Hulao Pass, I stand as an invincible, peerless general. In the hearts of the people, I am revered as the savior who rescues the suffering and aids the needy. I am Yuan Gonglu, the Greedy Wolf of Chaos. As a young hero in light robes, I revel in wine and song within Luoyang City. With the system's main quest now established, my ultimate goal is clear: to unite the Three Kingdoms, leave an indelible mark in history, and usher in a glorious era.

The Xi family was feared throughout the entire empire. Grand Duke Xi Jianyu controlled powerful military forces strong enough to shake the imperial court, while his eldest son, Xi Wenzhe, was known across the capital as the Jade-Faced Devil, cold, ruthless, and destined to become the greatest villain in the original novel. And Su Yueqing knew exactly how their story would end. Because she was not from this world. As a task performer bound to a system, Su Yueqing had spent years transmigrating into different novels, acting out countless roles until death completed each mission. Villains, cannon fodder, forgotten wives, cruel empresses… she had played them all. This world was her tenth and final mission. Her role this time was simple. Become the villainous wife of Xi Wenzhe. Act arrogant. Act cruel. Bully the heroine. Follow the original plot. Then die on time and finally gain her freedom. According to the original story, the Xi family was destined for destruction. The beautiful heroine, Li Mei, would enter the Xi Manor as a maid and slowly win the trust of the entire family while secretly plotting revenge for the massacre of her clan and village. The Grand Duke would die after military plans were leaked during war. Madam Xi would slowly be poisoned to death. The eldest Xi daughter would be deceived into a miserable marriage before taking her own life. Xi Wenzhe would eventually become crippled, lose everything, and watch his powerful family fall apart before their final execution. And Su Yueqing? She was only meant to play the hateful villainous wife who died early in the story. Everything should have gone according to the original plot. But on the day she married into the Xi family, something went terribly wrong. A system glitch connected her thoughts to the Xi family. Now every direct member of the Xi bloodline could hear every single thing inside her mind. Unfortunately— Su Yueqing had absolutely no idea. So while she continued acting like a cold and arrogant noblewoman on the outside, her inner thoughts casually exposed shocking secrets one after another. At first, the Xi family thought she was insane. Then they thought she was dangerous. But as more and more of her thoughts slowly came true, they began to realize something terrifying: Su Yueqing seemed to know the future. Now the original story is slowly collapsing. The villain refuses to follow his fate. The doomed Xi family begins protecting the very woman meant to hate them. And Su Yueqing, who only wants to complete her mission peacefully and leave this world forever, suddenly finds herself trapped between a broken system, a revenge-driven heroine, and a villain family desperately trying to survive their destined ending. Excerpt The hall fell silent after Su Yueqing calmly placed the teacup down. Beneath the bridal veil, her expression remained cold and indifferent. But inside her mind— [The poison already spread to the Duchess’s fingertips.] [At this rate, she’ll start coughing blood soon.] Lin Meiyun’s fingers instantly tightened beneath her sleeves. The entire Xi family froze. Meanwhile, Su Yueqing remained completely unaware. [Honestly, this family is already halfway destroyed.] [One poisoned mother.] [One future crippled heir.] [One war away from complete disaster.] [And they still have energy for wedding traditions.] Xi Yunchen nearly crushed the teacup in his hand. Xi Qianqian’s face turned pale. Even Old Madam Zhao Rui slowly stood from her seat in shock. While in the middle of the hall, Su Yueqing calmly adjusted her sleeves and thought: [Still…] [As long as they keep hating me, I can finish this mission peacefully.]

Worshipped and isolated for her healing powers here on Earth, Maven is whisked off to another world by The Goddess of Light and Life! What?! You want me to be the Saintess and clean up corruption in the church?! I just got out of being worshipped! I want to live a normal life. Maven is off to clean up the world, run from her responsibilities, and live a happy life in Avalon - no matter who gets in her way.

Personal chef Beau St. Clair, recently divorced from his cheating husband, returns to the small Ohio River town where he grew up to lick his wounds.<br><br>Jack Rogers lives with his mother, Maisie, in that same small town, angry at and frightened by the world. Jack has a gap in his memory that hides something he dares not face, and he’s probably suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.<br><br>Maisie, seeking relief from her housebound and often surly son, hires Beau to cook for Jack, hoping the change might help bring Jack, once a handsome and vibrant attorney, back to his former self. But can a new face and comfort food compensate for the terror lurking in Jack’s past?<br><br>Slowly the two men begin a dance of revelation and healing. Food and compassion build a bridge between Beau and Jack, a bridge that might lead to love. But will Jack’s demons allow it? His history could just as easily tear them apart as bring them together.

Henry Appleby has an appetite for life. As a recent high school graduate and the son of a wealthy family in one of Chicago’s affluent North Shore suburbs, his life is laid out for him. Unfortunately, though, he’s being forced to follow in the footsteps of his successful attorney father instead of living his dream of being a chef. When an opportunity comes his way to work in a real kitchen the summer after graduation, at a little Italian joint called Fiorello’s, Henry jumps at the chance, putting his future in jeopardy.<br><br>Years ago, life was a plentiful buffet for Vito Carelli. But a tragic turn of events now keeps the young chef at Fiorello’s quiet and secretive, preferring to let his amazing Italian peasant cuisine do his talking.<br><br>When the two cooks meet over an open flame, sparks fly. Both need a taste of something more -- something real, something true -- to separate the good from the bad and find the love -- and the hope -- that just might be their salvation.

It only takes a few days for Ollie D'Angelo to lose his boyfriend, his job, and his home. Instead of mourning what he doesn't have, Ollie celebrates what he does: the freedom to pursue his real passion -- cooking. He begins Dinner at Home, a home-catering business, and it takes off.<br><br>Late one night, Ollie catches Hank Mellinger, a streetwise hood down on his luck, about to rob his car. Ollie soon discovers that appearances aren't necessarily what they seem. Hank isn't a criminal caught red-handed, but a hungry young man trying to make a life for himself and the four-year-old niece he's trying desperately to take care of.<br><br>Instead of calling the cops, Ollie offers Hank a job and a way to pull himself up by his bootstraps. Together, they discover they can really cook ... and that their shared passion for food just might lead to a passion for each other.

Welcome to the enigmatic tale of Reinhart Glast, a warrior wrapped in a hard hat, hit by a storm of misfortune in his prime years. Threatened by Parkinson's Disease, his world crumbles into a heap of depression, pushing him to the edge of despair. As he contemplates death, life serves him a bittersweet twist - instead of oblivion, Reinhart's existence is whisked away to another realm, where he is plated as... an instant dinner? Fork your way through the unfathomable world of Fallenia, a simmering cauldron across dimensions, where the air stirs with magical energy known as Mana, and humanoid dragons, the Dralkons, color the sky. At the heart of this world lies the Roost of Grammel, where Queen Maze sits on the overheated throne, ensnared in a whirlwind of conspiracy and strife. With her kingdom on the razor's edge of chaos, the heat of politics blisters relentlessly. In the spice-ridden milieu of Maze's royal tribulations, our unlikely hero Reinhart appears, struggling to digest his peculiar fate. Their paths merge in an unusual mélange of destiny and dire need, as they bite into the thick crust of Fallenia's challenges. The epic adventure of this duo cooks up the central plot of our story, as they navigate the cauldron of deception, whip up alliances, and serve their enemies with defeat.