mud puddle

"There is only one happiness in this life and that is to be loved" - George sand Aurora has always been the 'unattractive, unattainable' girl throughout her whole life. No man has ever approached her with the intention of courting her, rather they approached her to learn more about her best friend. She was better known as a 'DUFF'. But now with her best friend dead and a baby depending on her, she finds herself trapped in a loveless marriage that will test and strengthen her character. Like most 21st century women, she views herself as a feminist. One who doesn't believe in love. She views love as a Capitalist movement created to control unsuspecting minds while breaking their bank accounts. But she finds herself falling in love with a man. Not just any man, her friends boyfriend who also happens to be her husband.

The soul of a detested girl, Yu Xuelan, gets drawn back into a body of an ex-slave eight years after her death. She becomes entangled with the people of her past, noticing their behaviours and attitudes had all changed. It also appeared that the one was behind her death had grown even crazier during those eight years. ---- YXL: "Trust me, we will all be fine." "How are you so confident?" YXL: "Because when times get tough, denial is all we have." "........." YXL: "Or maybe I should just head straight to the dying part." ---- "You kill humans. You kill demons. You absorbed my demonic energy. Yu Yang wants you dead. You got stabbed and died. And now you're in the demonic realm with another Demon God? But you're still human?!" YXL: "Whose life is that? That sounds sad." "It's yours!" YXL: "Oh." ---- "Wait, um... You, you died! YXL: "Yeah, well it didn't stick." "But you just died twice!" YXL: "That little? Wait, did you include the part where I mentally died too?" ---- Summary of characters: Uhhh cheerful/aloof female lead who is a bit two-faced and a caring/innocent male lead who has nice hands and likes birds :)

It all began with the opening of the first vortex in India, which quickly became known as the Gate. Before long, more Gates emerged, appearing randomly in every corner of the globe. While the initial presence of these Gates might not have seemed alarming, tragedy struck as people living nearby began to lose their lives—suddenly collapsing, as if their strings had been cut. Yet, some managed to survive the proximity to the Gates. The reasons behind this phenomenon remained shrouded in mystery. Rumors swirled around the Gates themselves, claiming that those who stepped through would be transported to a new world filled with magic and monsters. Not only that, but they could level up there, just like characters in a video game! What remained unknown was that the deceased found themselves confronting the Gods and Goddesses of the world beyond the Gates, known as Hamurva. They were granted an explanation for their untimely deaths and the events surrounding the emergence of the Gates. It became clear that Earth had inexplicably begun to mimic Hamurva's World Frequency, resulting in a rare phenomenon recognized among Divine beings as Double Bubble. However— That’s not the core of this narrative. This is not just a tale of how Earth's inhabitants reacted and adapted to the upheaval in their world. Instead, it focuses on a cybersecurity specialist whose life ended prematurely after exposure to the Mana spilling from the Gate near his hometown. Disillusioned with human society and its systems, this man accepted an offer from the Goddess, Vali, to have a second life and become a Puddle, unexpectedly leaving many Gods and Goddesses of Hamurva in awe. His primary aim was to attain the peace his weary soul desperately needed, but even tranquility comes with its own challenges; problems have a way of finding him, even when he’s simply a Puddle measuring 1 meter in width and 5 meters in depth! How is that even possible? This is the legend of Ronata—a seemingly insignificant Puddle destined for greatness. He has even captured the attention of Divine beings and earned the affection of Mother Nature herself!

In a kingdom choking on its own decay, Ethan Ardent claws his way from the gutters of Roudnam, armed with nothing but a rusted blade and a spark of defiance. When he discovers a lethal secret—the Eldertrees, ancient sources of magic, are being drained by a corrupt crown—he becomes an unwitting pawn in a war between royal siblings vying for a crumbling throne. Guided by Varyn, a disgraced noble with a bloody past, and Lira, a sharpshooter hellbent on vengeance, Ethan’s rare gift to wield elemental auras draws him to a legendary weapon: the mythril blade, forged from lightning and the dying heart of an Eldertree. But the sword hungers—for power, for chaos, and for him. As rebellion ignites and Vostra’s armies gather, Ethan must master the blade’s volatile magic before it consumes him. With allies fracturing and enemies closing in, his choices will decide whether Roudnam rises from the mud… or drowns in it. A storm is coming. Will he be its savior—or its weapon?

At twenty-six, Chen Mo had 187.3 yuan to his name. His family was drowning in debt. His parents worked themselves to the bone. He'd spent years doing every low-wage job in the city—telemarketing, insurance, delivery, street vending—and had nothing to show for it. Then he saw a news headline: South City Wholesale Market vendor makes 3 million yuan monthly selling live on TikTok. That was the moment everything changed. "Against All Odds" is the story of one man's relentless climb from absolute rock bottom to the top of China's business world. From street stall to livestream empire, from being looked down on to being the one everyone looks up to. But the real story isn't about money. It's about one principle that kept Chen Mo going when everything was against him:

a book

[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?

In her previous life, she took the wrong "white lotus" script, causing her to die a miserable death. Heaven has let her live again, so she shouldn't have to suffer the hardships of her past life once more! Feng Moxi sheds her weakness from her previous life. Making a new choice, she must fight! There are monsters! Kill them! There are scumbags! Eliminate them! With her meager strength, she picks up a Heavy Sword and forges a difficult path forward. Unexpectedly, that arrogant and reckless person who caused her no small amount of trouble along the way eventually becomes a comrade-in-arms to whom she can entrust her back, a companion for life. The sky fills with darkness, the Demon People emerge! The Heavenly Dao returns. One day, Feng Moxi is leisurely roasting beast meat by the river. Chaoyang, having just finished fighting a demon beast, sees the crumbs on her lips and immediately leans in. "Want some?" Chaoyang dazedly nodded his head. Suddenly, a piece of burnt beast meat is stuffed into his mouth. Chaoyang pulls Feng Moxi into his embrace, gently brushes the corner of her lips with his hand, and says, "You're mine!" Apocalypse + Cultivation + Doting Boyfriend

【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?

Li Yuyu transmigrated into a novel and became the imperial harem's most favored concubine — whose only goal was to cuckold the Emperor. To save her own life, Li Yuyu decisively kept her distance from the original male lead, clung tightly to the Emperor's golden thigh, and set her sights on becoming the most beloved consort in the palace! But being the Emperor's favorite wasn't as easy as she'd imagined. Li Yuyu: "Your Majesty, we already have three sons!" The Emperor: "But I still don't have a princess." Li Yuyu：...... She regretted everything. She didn't want to be a favored concubine anymore. She wanted to escape the palace!!! National Guardian General: "Fear not, little sister. Even if you leave the palace, your big brother will protect you forever." Jianghu Sovereign: "Travel the martial world with your elder brother. No one dares to lay a hand on my little sister." Gorgeous Senior Brother: "Come into seclusion with your senior brother, and live a carefree life without a worry in the world." Li Yuyu nodded frantically. Yes, yes, yes! Great, great, great! Clang... Clang... The Emperor approached slowly, dragging unbreakable chains: "Dare to leave the palace, and I'll break the Empress's legs and lock her in the Central Palace for life." Li Yuyu: !!! Was it too late to convince her brothers to start a rebellion?