the burden of victory

It is a parallel world that is full of Star Power. Star Maps, Star Techniques, Star Pets, and the Awakened are rampant. Jiang Xiao, whose soul travelled to this world, has a special internal Star Map within his body and goes on to become a Medical Awakened. He initially wants to become a happy healer who can help his team members, but he ends up being labeled as a burden to the team. The entire story begins from the first week of High School. It begins... from that slap...

***WARNING!!! ONLY FOR 21+!! BE WISE IN CHOOSING WHAT YOU READ!!!!*** Category: BL (Boy's Love) Genre: Fantasy Rating: Mature (21+) Tags: •Reincarnation• , •Harem• , •Super Powers• , •Sword and Magic• , •Romance• , •Adventure• Kazien realized that he was immortal after remembering who he was, but he also couldn't remember who he was in his previous life. He made a decision that shocked his entire family, which was that he only wanted to marry a man with a cute face. Kazien met a dying high elf, healed him, and suddenly proposed to the high elf named Alvin Dass'el Latreess. And they formed a party called Altareess, derived from their family names, Altavis and Latreess. ******* Kazien received a mission from the goddess, Nirfelia. He refused at first, but the goddess threatened him until he had no other choice. In addition to the mission given by the goddess, it turned out that Kazien was also unable to bear the burden of his immortality. In the future, his entire family would grow old and die, leaving him alone. Even though he had promised himself, every time he looked at his parents or siblings, Kazien couldn't hold back his emotions. He always remembered the inevitable future that would happen. ******** Kazien was very loyal to Alvin. However, when they arrived in the capital, Alvin forced Kazien to accept Allen and Arken as his future spouses. Of course, this led to arguments, and Kazien couldn't understand his future spouse's way of thinking. But since Kazien had sworn not to make Alvin sad, he had to accept Allenzi Altavis (Kazien's cousin) and Arken Altavis (Kazien's adopted brother) as his future spouses. For the rest, please read the story... v^.^v NB: "But the greatest burden of eternal life is not the passage of ages, but the memory that refuses to return."

Chosen by a former Olympic swimmer to train for the 2016 Games as a pre-teen, Reed’s journey begins. Along the way, he develops feelings for two childhood friends: neighbor Cal and lifelong rival Mathias. Cal’s struggle with his sexuality brings tragedy. Mathias’s wealth makes Reed feel as if they’re from different worlds.<br><br>As Rio approaches, Mathias becomes a gay sports icon, while Reed must hide his sexuality for a lucrative endorsement deal important to his family’s future. Reed’s unresolved desires for both men remain, and so do the things that have kept them apart. Has Reed grown enough to navigate rougher waters, to find truth, pride, victory, and love?

She died— and woke up as the second son of one of the most powerful families in the hidden world. To survive, she must become him. Perfectly. Because in this family, mistakes mean death. But the longer she plays this role, the harder it becomes to stay herself— especially when there are people who are starting to see too much. — Slow burn | M/M | Dark fantasy | Academy

My Drabble. Posted here from FFN to stop people copying it and reposting it on here without my permission anymore. A more deeper, darker flawed characterisation of Harry, bearing the effects of 11 years of virtual solitude. Subtle AU. There will be romance... eventually.

In a world where strength decides everything, the weak are left with nothing. A boy in a forgotten village struggles each day just to survive—protecting his baby sister and caring for his dying childhood friend, while enduring the cruelty of those who exploit the helpless. He has no talent. No backing. No path to power. Yet… when pushed to the edge— the world seems to hesitate. Actions slow. Outcomes shift. Moments feel… wrong. — Beside him, his childhood friend exists in a fragile state between moments, her presence subtly disrupting the natural flow of time itself. Neither of them understands what is happening. — But far beyond the mortal world, something ancient has begun to watch. Because the truth is far more terrifying than fate. — They are not chosen. They are not destined. — But if they ever awaken to what they truly are… Then even the heavens may fail to continue.

It's not as easy as it seems to be a prince, especially when it seems impossible to meet expectations. As the second prince, young Donavin is expected to someday become the commander of the army like his great uncle who happens to hate him. Maybe it's because he would rather hold a book than a sword or that he's more likely to trip than to land a hit in training. Either way, the ability to protect his jerk of an older brother and an entire country seems utterly impossible. Frustrated, he runs away to be alone, only to be immediately found by a peasant girl who is also having a bad day. It's not easy being a foreigner in a new country especially when you can't talk to anyone. Vera looks a little too much like the enemy, and her father has strange rules, one of which is no talking outside the home. It seems impossible to make friends when you can't talk to anyone. It doesn't help that people think she's stupid because she is still learning the basics of a new language while others are reading and writing. Frustrated that she can't be herself or show her skills she runs away, so she can just be herself for a while when she runs into someone else trying to hide from the world and decides right there and then that they should be friends. Years pass and their friendship has helped both of them grow into stronger people, their situations in life have changed but more changes are on the way, and secrets will get revealed leading to adventures and futures neither could have imagined.

Hi, my name is Nikita Slater and I'm the International Bestselling author of The Queens series, Fire & Vice series, The Sanctuary series, Driven Hearts series and several standalone novels. I've loved the written word my entire life and am an avid reader, as well as a writer. I live, eat and breathe books and I'm always working on something new! ​ I live on the beautiful Canadian prairies with my son and crazy awesome dog. I have an unholy affinity for books (especially dark romance), wine, pets and anything chocolate. Despite some of the darker themes in my books (which are pure fun and fantasy), I am a staunch feminist and advocate of equal rights for all races, genders and non-gender specific persons. When I'm not writing, dreaming about writing or talking about writing, I love to help others discover a love of reading and writing through literacy and social work. Trapped, taken and caged by a cruel captor. Her solitary existence as a world class hacker changes in the blink of an eye when she's kidnapped by an international arms dealer. Everything she knows, everything she understands has shifted. Ivan Vogel insists that she is now his slave. He plays terrible mind games while torturing her senses. He keeps her locked up, away from all her toys. But once she is free, once she can fly again, she will reign hatred down on her enemy. She will use everything she knows against him, everything she has been taught until she is victorious. She will rip out the heart he insists beats only for her. His obsession will be his downfall. His caged bird will make sure of it. This book is standalone. Guaranteed HEA, NO cheating, NO cliffhanger. Sizzling dark mafia romance. Read at your own risk!

Polly Parker has escaped her sleepy and snobby little town to the big city to make her name as a baker of cupcakes. Despite landing a job at the legendary specialty bakery Victory Cupcakes, all is not well. The boutique bakery is in financial trouble and under threat of a buyout by various corporate raiders. At the top of the list of potential buyers is the handsome but aloof billionaire Declan Perry. It is up to Polly, her new best friend Tuesday, and the rest of the Victory Cupcakes crew to save their sweet little world from all who might threaten it. What can go wrong? VICTORY CUPCAKES is created by T.S. MCNEIL, an eGlobal Creative Publishing Signed Author.

Synopsis It’s a typical story of girl who was damsel in distress due to bulling for her looks and intelligence. He was rich good looking handsome and intelligent playboy student. He was 4 years old than her. He was her knight shining in amour who saved her from getting bullied that was what she believed. Earned her trust and became friends, but he had a motive for it. His scheme was revealed in front of her just before the study vacation. She loved him so it hurt her so much. But she doesn’t confront his motive. She leaves him for good. What was his real motive? Will he get know the real reason for her disappearance? Where did she go? How will she able to start her new life? Will they ever meet again? After 10 long years. But everything is changed. She is not damsel in distress anymore owns an investment company and chain of restaurants. Happily engaged to her good best friend. He was not happy sunny play boy anymore. His fiancé cheated on him with his friend and left with his money. He is heartbroken and his company is in big trouble. Badly need an investor to save the company which is a legacy of three generations. Through a long last friend he gets to know about the company who is looking for investments in his town. What will happen now? What will be her reaction after seeing him? Does she still has feelings for him, will it affect her engagement? Does he still remember and recognize her? What will his reaction after seeing her? This is story of Arthi and Atharv. Story about friendship, trust, love, misunderstanding, betrayal and self-respect. Let`s see what their future hold for them.