the confessional and the frying pan

[Warning: Mature Content R-18+] Ren, a world-class chef with a low tolerance for idiots, didn't plan on dying. She definitely didn't plan on waking up in a jungle where the men have ears, tails, and absolutely zero concept of personal space. Welcome to the Beast World, where "courtship" usually involves a dead carcass at your feet and a very direct sniff of your behind. Ren’s goal? Survival. The Beastmen’s goal? Breeding. Armed only with a cast-iron skillet and a Gourmet Hunter System that trolls her as much as it helps, Ren realizes she has a unique problem. Her cooking is so good it cures the beasts' "Feral Madness." The side effect? It makes them incredibly… frustrated. Now, she’s stuck with four apex predators who look at her like she’s the main course. Ren just wants to open a restaurant and introduce civilization to these savages. Unfortunately, they’re more interested in glazing her buns than the ones in the oven. Warning: Contains heavy comedy, shameless flirting, accidental flashing, and a slow burn that will leave you as thirsty as the male leads. ----- Excerpt: "Put that down!" Ren shrieked, wielding her spatula like a sword. Kael, the massive White Tiger beastman, froze. He was currently naked, gloriously muscular, and holding her lace underwear between two sharp claws like it was a delicate flower. "This," Kael grumbled, sniffing the fabric deeply, "smells like you. But why is it so small? It covers nothing. Is this a courting gift?" "It’s a thong, you over-sized house cat! Give it back!" "No," Kael growled low in his throat, his golden eyes darkening with heat as he stepped closer, backing her into the kitchen counter. "If you want it back, you’ll have to take it from me. Preferably with your teeth." [System Notification: The Target 'Kael' has entered Mating Heat. Recommended Action: Run... or appease the beast.] Ren looked at the system screen, then at the eight-pack abs in front of her. "I hate this world." ** Let's Connect: Instagram: dolly_.roma Discord: DollyRoma#7887

In the mountain villages of Panay, where mist clings to rice terraces like ghostly hands, the aswang are not mere monsters—they are the bridge between mortal flesh and spiritual power. Miguel dela Cruz was born under a blood moon, marked with a dark birthmark shaped like a bat’s wing on his shoulder. His grandmother, the village’s last manghihilot, whispered that he carried the blood of both humans and the ancient aswang line—a lineage cursed to feed on life force, yet blessed with the ability to cultivate that energy into divine power.

The story of our beloved Peter Pan on a wild adventure! Saving Neverland from the evils that lurk within the walls of Mermaid Lagoon.

Amaka was shaped, not discovered. When she met Ikenna, she was unsure of herself, struggling through school, and invisible to the world. He trained her—corrected her speech, paid her fees, built her confidence, and introduced her to a life she had never imagined for herself. But growth changed Amaka. As she rose, she began to see Ikenna as a reminder of who she used to be—steady, quiet, and no longer impressive enough for the woman she had become. Believing she had outgrown him, Amaka walked away in search of more power, more exposure, and a higher standard. What she found instead was a man who had everything Ikenna never flaunted—wealth, influence, and silence. An Abuja elite who offered soft life without guidance, attention without protection, and love without safety. Trapped between ambition and regret, Amaka learns too late that not every upgrade is progress—and that some men build you, while others break you quietly. From Frying Pan to Fire is a story of growth, pride, misplaced standards, and the painful consequences of choosing shine over substance.

Peter (George) - A demon who unknowingly possesses a moon god's heart. wants to conquer Everland but falls for Tinker Bell or is it a deception Tinker Bell - A Fairy born from lunar flames, is assigned to protect Everland. Falls for George and gets betrayed, now she is stuck in Neverland with Peter with all her memories faded from Everland. Captain Hook - Losing his love (Ivory) to sea monster who is under command of Selene the moon goddess, wants to stir a chaos in gods world. Tiger Lily - She is the last descendent of Sumerians and a sun fire summoning priestess's daughter. Her mother lost her life in a loot attempt by Hook and his crew. will she avenge her mother? Wendy - A key to all and is been protected by Selene the moon goddess. But why? Noctis - A powerful moon god and sibling of Selene. He is in hiding because his power source which is his heart is missing, and he is unaware who possesses it. And in the silence between fate and fury, waits a flame that ignites the storm-or the light that guides them through the dark?

(The Cover is a placeholder) As a young child Amelie Krüger was always destined to do one thing, and that is to be a world wide chef beloved by all! She wasn't the woman who cooks like any ordinary chef, in fact she does things her own way! Despite many criticizing her for her strange acts and ways of cooking a simple meal such as bacon and chips, it's what got her a very good reputation amongst other middle class world wide chefs. Despite her popularity she would always convince her parents to not look at any magazine's or cooking television shows and the reason why is that one day she will finally reveal to her parents her growing success, and that day will be now! They've expected Amelie, a lonely girl who doesn't have a job, but now she will prove both of them wrong, and make them proud of their own daughter and the sacrifice they've done for her. But what they didn't know...

Jona was an ordinary college student who one day suffers a tragic accident and dies, then his soul was called to have a conversation with an entity that proclaims himself God, which tells him that he can reincarnate in another world with a power of his choice, which power will Jona choose with his second chance?

[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?

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.

[Irresistible Female Lead + Beast World + 1vN + Male Rivalry Shuraba + A Record of Time Management Fails] The moment she opened her eyes, Ruan Fu transmigrated into a Beast World novel as the infertile, vicious female side character. Before her was one of the female lead's Beast Husbands, who was currently in heat. Recalling her original ending of being humiliated and dying a tragic death, Ruan Fu decisively decided to take a piece of the pie from the female lead. Thus, not only did she snatch away her men, but she also played innocent, making the top-tier males of the Beast World willingly become her protectors. However, Ruan Fu, who firmly believed in having multiple options and paths, never expected that by just crooking her finger, they would all swarm towards her. Seeing this, Ruan Fu decided that of the Thirty-Six Stratagems, fleeing was the best option, leaving them behind in disarray on the battlefield of male rivalry. ——Disaster Skit—— On the day of Ruan Fu's wedding to the cold and gloomy snake-man, a large group of Beastmen from other clans suddenly appeared in Snake Valley. The aloof and abstinent Dragon Clan Clan Leader blocked the front of the hall, "Fufu, let's go to that hot spring you said you wanted to soak in last night." The domineering Tiger Clan leader, bursting with raw tension, tightly gripped her hand, "A fu, I will not allow you to marry him." The aloof and tsundere cat-eared youth knelt before her: "Fufu, don't you want to touch my cat ears again?" The rational and cunning Fox Clan Fate held up her hair ribbon, "A fu, you left this at my place." The gentle, husband-like Rabbit Clan Shaman watched her tenderly: "A fu, I missed you." ... In response, the one and only legal Beast Husband declared, "What does my wedding have to do with any of you? Get the hell out." But unexpectedly, the younger brother he had always doted on cut in front of him, "Brother, actually, the one who isn't loved is the real third wheel..."