the gutter

“He started with nothing—no family, no allies, just a broken city and a system whispering secrets in his ear.” In the back alleys of modern-day China, Shen Fu wakes up to a mysterious system. It doesn’t give him power to fly or fight—but it gives him information. Access. Control. From selling scraps to crushing syndicates, Shen moves through the shadows with cold calculation and ruthless precision. As enemies fall and rivals kneel, new allies emerge—a street-smart tech girl, a cunning influencer, and more—drawn into his growing empire. But in a world ruled by data, reputation, and quiet war… How far can one man go before he becomes what he once ran from? A gritty blend of urban realism, system power, and a touch of harem heat, this is not your usual rags-to-riches story. This is the rise of the richest.

A seven-year marriage reduced to a hollow shell. My life had once revolved around two people: my husband, Rick, the Underboss of the Punisher mafia, and our son, Hudson, whose life was threatened by severe allergies. But everything shattered when Rick's old flame, Jenna, reappeared with her son, Cody. At a family party, they forced Hudson to eat a pistachio cannoli. As my son fought for his life, Rick stood by and did nothing. Before I could even process my grief, I watched him pour our son’s ashes into a grimy sewer drain. In that moment, I knew I wouldn't just leave him. I would burn his entire world to the ground.

War presents itself on her front door opening it without much care.

A story or more like a biography on a boy who much like many , probably a minority has been hiding his true self from peaple and when he became twenty years of age he found himself not knowing who he is . A depressing story with some childish aspects that makes it more human and hopefully more to your liking though it's not it's main objective , this is a story that's destined to the author himself afterall . ENJOY YOUR LIFE !!!!

Amitha Kanyaah, setelah mengalami kesialan beruntun dirinya jatuh hati dengan Bos Besar--musuh yang seharusnya ia benci. Lelaki berparas rupawan itu penyebab keluarganya hancur dan hilang, kembali ke pelukan semesta. Lelaki itu yang membuat Akademi menuduhnya berkhianat pada negara. Lelaki itu pula yang menyuruh para bawahannya menyiksanya sepanjang hari juga malam. Lelaki itu pula yang hampir merenggut harga diri dan nyawanya. Bagaimana mungkin Amitha Kanyaah bisa jatuh cinta? * "Bos Besar tidak sejahat itu, Kanyaah. Menyerahlah!" pinta lelaki berjas putih, Domanic Elf. . "Aku tidak mengerti kenapa kamu masih hidup setelah penyiksaan ini. Aku yang menyiksamu saja lelah." Mendesah. "Tidak mau mengakui saja?" tanya Gelegar Awan. . "Gadis sialan. Kamu membuatku ingin merobek perutmu dan memasukan semua ini langsung ke dalam lambung!" umpat Qi Shaoyun. . Amitha Kanyaah hanya memejamkan mata dan menutup telinganya. Dia ingin bertahan. Hingga matanya terbuka, kini bukan lelaki serba hitam atau serba putih yang mendatanginya. Dia mengenakan jubah hijau kelam dengan topi bundar. Terdapat tongkat kecil di tangannya. Dalam satu tatapannya, Amitha Kanyaah membeku. "Setelah hampir setengah tahun hidup penuh siksaan. Haruskan aku menyerah dengan lelaki di depannya! Sungguh memalukan."

A one-night stand with a guy in an open relationship introduces a whole new world to lonely college student Luke. When the pressures that left him isolated threaten to destroy his newfound happiness, can brilliant but damaged Nick and compassionate, insecure Evan keep him safe?<br><br>Luke's parents, clouded by grief, isolated him and his siblings. Fortunately he's gotten away and has found intellectual fulfillment and a promising future in college. When he gets lonely, he can find an outlet for his physical needs in hookup apps. One of those hookups -- with gorgeous, kind graduate student Evan -- opens Luke's eyes to a world he hadn't been sure existed.<br><br>Evan is in an open relationship with law professor, political strategist, and professional pundit Nick. They love each other, but each is drawn to Luke for his own reasons. Luke agrees to try something new, aglow with the possibility of finding both success and happiness.<br><br>Not everyone is thrilled with Luke's choices. Some people from Luke's past don't like the thought of him being in a polyamorous relationship. They don't trust either of Luke's boyfriends, who come from very different backgrounds than Luke. And no one, not even they, know how far they'll go to get Luke back on track.<br><br>Can Luke, Evan, and Nick find their happily ever after together?

O.B. Benson knows that, as a gay baseball player, his only chance to keep from being shut out of the Major Leagues is to stay as far from the public eye as possible. His low profile is threatened when the team manager insists O.B. take part in a TV interview to help boost lagging fan support.<br><br>Avery Turner, TV reporter, is handsome, fit, and definitely pushes O.B.'s libido into high gear. He’s also out -- something O.B.'s situation doesn’t allow. And Avery believes in monogamous commitment -- something O.B. cannot identify with. But when Avery delivers a curveball to the catcher, O.B. doesn’t know how to handle it.<br><br>When O.B.'s interview is aired, he’s forced to evaluate his life of meaningless one night stands. Can O.B. and Avery work out their differences and build a winning team, or will O.B. strike out?

[Irresistible MC + Farming & Entrepreneurship + Strong Female Lead + Cute Baby + Love Rivalry + Farming System + Male Competition] Deng Yuyuan wakes up to find she has transmigrated into a period novel about a "pampered group darling" — as the biological mother of the vicious female villain. The female villain has a biased grandmother, a mooching uncle and his family, a blindly filial father, and a spineless mother. She was a small-time thief as a child. As an adult, she committed every kind of evil — constantly framing the female lead — and ultimately met a miserable end. The female lead is the only daughter in another family, doted on by her older brothers. The villain targeted her out of pure jealousy. And now, Deng Yuyuan has become that villain's cowardly mother — and the villain herself is currently just an ugly, wrinkly-faced infant. The blindly filial father loves his wife, but gives all the good things to his own mother. He says to his starving wife and daughter: "Xiao Yuan, come drink some water. I specially heated it for you." Deng Yuyuan looks at her own bony frame and her tiny child — and decides to get a divorce. Goodbye, useless husband. She's going to raise this little cub with an abundance of money and love. No way she'll go astray this time. Lost one husband, gained a crowd of suitors. A beautiful sent-down youth coveted by many — she knows some self-defense and burns the midnight oil studying. With the reinstatement of the college entrance exams, she takes her child toward a much wider world. Riding the wave of the times, Deng Yuyuan works her way up to become a gaming tycoon and a cutting-edge scientist... Except — why are so many men fighting to be her cub's stepfather?

【Career-oriented female protagonist + Love-struck male lead + Entertainment industry + Variety show + Satisfying sweetness】 Renee Morgan, a newcomer in the entertainment industry, learns of her predetermined fate as a minor female supporting character in a dream. She is the queen of minor roles, the resilient type, blazing with fighting spirit, illuminating many female stars. Renee Morgan: "...To hell with being a minor character. Anyone who dares use me as a stepping stone, I'll make sure they fall flat." Wendy Aldridge, also a newcomer in the entertainment industry, wants to use her as a control group. Renee Morgan: Ok~ Half a month later, Wendy Aldridge, who was supposed to become famous as part of the control group, ends up being cyber-bullied and is urged to leave the industry? Renee Morgan, who was supposed to be cyber-bullied out of the industry, becomes an overnight sensation and a top-star. The rival company's leading actress, backed by influential figures in the entertainment circle, snatches the main female role, leaving only the role of the female third lead for her. Renee Morgan: Ok~ Four months later, this drama explodes in popularity, all supporting roles become famous, and the female third lead role becomes a classic. The biggest stars, male and female leads, are left with no buzz? ... Later, Renee Morgan finally achieves her dream, winning the Best Actress Award with her acting skills, and announces her relationship on the day she receives the award—she is in love. He's just a regular person. One day, Morgan all over the country sees familiar figures appearing in the news and rushes online to share: Is this the Best Actress's ordinary boyfriend?

Fu Xiaoxiao transmigrates into a book and immediately faces the crisis of being sent to the countryside. As the unloved middle child, her younger sister is the one meant to go — but her mother transfers her job to the sister instead. A disaster of a start. To avoid being sent away, she has to marry within seven days. She meets a few ordinary men and decides she'd rather go to the countryside. Then she runs into a neighbor who's also looking for a spouse — and his conditions are surprisingly good. A dowry of three hundred? Bicycles and a radio? Just take care of the kids, and separate rooms are fine? The others may pass, but she won't. Every day is a battle of wits with the two kids. Life is eventful, she gets a salary every month, and the boss is never home. Absolutely perfect. Except... wasn't this big shot supposed to be infertile? Then why does he keep strutting around naked in front of her? She has professional ethics. She won't be seduced by a good body. Hmph. Men only slow down her sword swing. Lu Feng grits his teeth at Fu Xiaoxiao, who remains completely unmoved by his countless attempts to seduce her, and traps her in his arms. "Boss, let's talk this through. I know forty a month is a bit much — how about... five less?" Trapped in his embrace, Fu Xiaoxiao thinks he's unhappy with her high salary and starts bargaining. "I'm giving myself to you for free." Lu Feng grinds out through clenched teeth. This woman has no heart. "...Can I say no?" Fu Xiaoxiao swallows, staring at the washboard abs so close. "Such a good deal — are you sure you don't want it?" Lu Feng squints, tempting her. "Fine." A fool turns down a bargain.