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Sez, who was the princess in the Imperial House of Rowayne of the Den Helder Empire, was killed by her brother, Rayton, who caused the coup. Rayton was discriminated against in the empire for the prophecy that the monster whose hair is black as night and eyes as red as blood will end the whole world, and he had the same appearance as the monster of the prophecy. Though her head was cut by his sword and lost the chance to escape the empire, somehow she was magically sent back to the past. When she had a second chance to change her fate, she decided to become friendly with Rayton to survive.

Rose is the typical college-girl who goes unnoticed but secretly craves adventure, and someone to share her life with. Being a college senior with a writing major, she needs to find someone to give her the inspiration for her first novel. The next day, she bumps into Brandon, who has a secret stepbrother, Damon, who is running from a dangerous past. Together, the boys give Rose everything she has always wanted: excitement, family, and inspiration. However, not everything is perfect. Damon’s past is quickly catching up to him and Rose may be in more danger than she bargained for.

Three hundred years into the apocalypse, centuries-old zombie queen Creature Comfort and the love of her afterlife Dara Licked leave their salt factory in Utah and find themselves beneath a gussied-up Lady Liberty, surrounded by a race of fabulous drag queens. Humanity (what's left of it) is in dire trouble, attacked by unseen menacing forces, and only Creature can possibly save the day!<br><br>Thus starts this hilarious tale of mystery and heart-pounding adventure, of friends old and new, of what it means to be alive and, most importantly, in love.

Judith, the princess of Tien, is sold by her cruel brother to marry Prince Franz of Lotheir Kingdom. After dying in torment due to the queen's plot to place her son, Krold, on the throne and the false accusations involving him, she returns to the age of seventeen and vows to take revenge. Using the knowledge from her past life, she helps Prince Franz reclaim his throne and completes her revenge as the future Queen of Lotheir.

Double-crossing +(Fantasy, Urban) + Feel-good novel,no suffering for the protagonist, everything is smooth sailing to the end. The protagonist gains a devouring space, allowing him to profit and gain immortality by trading between the urban and fantasy worlds. In the fantasy world, the devouring space can consume the bodies and memories of cultivators, feeding back to the protagonist. While others cultivate for two hundred years, the protagonist achieves more in a month. Omnipotent, omniscient, In the urban world, a bottle of modern white liquor is exchanged for a courtesan. Fantasy world ginseng and golden nanmu, which no one wants, are plentiful and worthless - this is why I'm bound to get rich. In order to better utilize resources, the protagonist seeks to control the underground world of Southeast Asia.

Sathyamoorthy, a bank manager in Chennai who secretly writes fiction under the name Ashok Chakravarthy, becomes unexpectedly entangled in real-life political danger when he meets Lakshmi Rajyam—a missing Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh—under chaotic circumstances on a Vijayawada highway. Lakshmi is fleeing an internal betrayal: her trusted security detail has been compromised, and an assassination attempt linked to a deeper political and administrative conspiracy forces her into hiding. With no official identity she can safely use, she crosses states in disguise and fatefully meets Sathyamoorthy, who unknowingly becomes her protector. What begins as a chance encounter turns into an extended covert survival journey. Lakshmi is moved through trains, metro lines, and safe house-like conditions in Chennai, where Sathyamoorthy and his wife Meenakshi help conceal her identity. Meanwhile, Lakshmi gradually reveals her past—her evolution from a Kuchipudi dancer in Vijayawada to a socially driven reformer, and eventually to a Chief Minister whose policies threatened entrenched political and corruption networks. As Lakshmi narrates her life in fragmented conversations during their confinement, the group uncovers that the attack on her was not random—it was a coordinated attempt to neutralize her as a “convergence point” of reform, power, and administrative restructuring. Her disappearance triggers controlled media leaks, suggesting internal surveillance leaks or information interception, increasing the pressure on the group. Simultaneously, Sathyamoorthy investigates how her location was leaked despite limited communication, realizing the presence of a structured monitoring system feeding selective intelligence into media and agencies. Inside the house, life continues to evolve unexpectedly: Meenakshi becomes pregnant, adding a deeply personal dimension to the crisis, while Lakshmi begins caring for her, shifting from a political leader to a protective presence within the household. Lakshmi also reconnects briefly with her younger sister Haripriya, carefully managing information to avoid exposing her. However, even this limited communication contributes to a suspicious leak pattern, suggesting that the surveillance network may already be mapping emotional and relational connections. As external pressure builds, the apartment becomes a controlled survival space where strategy replaces normal life. The group begins shifting from hiding to controlled visibility, attempting to manage perception rather than disappear completely. Lakshmi continues revealing her political past to Meenakshi, explaining how her rise was driven not by ambition but by systemic failures she could no longer fix from outside. Her entry into politics was shaped by escalating corruption, institutional resistance, and a tragedy that made her realize structural change was necessary. However, her reforms threatened powerful networks, leading to her current crisis. By the present stage of the story, the system searching for her has begun narrowing its focus toward Chennai, relying on pattern-based tracking rather than direct surveillance. The group realizes they are no longer invisible—they are inside an active convergence of investigation and inference. The story now stands at a critical point: Lakshmi is partially safe but increasingly mapped by an unseen system, Sathyamoorthy is investigating the leak behind her exposure, Meenakshi is adapting to sudden motherhood amidst crisis, and all of them are trapped in a fragile balance between survival and discovery.

She met him when she thought she had no direction in life. 'Perhaps I can just marry a random guy, bear his children and live a quiet life' she muttered. to herself. Wandering what to do with her life, she applied as a teller in a transportation company where she noticed a frequent foreign passenger who winks at her everytime he buys his ticket. "Have a safe trip sir! Please enjoy your ride !" She pushed the ticket out of the counter as she gave a friendly smile. "I will and thank you. Hope to see you next time." He winked as he pushed a hundred dollar bill towards her. On it was a handwritten phone number and name. Then he walked away to board the bus.

The Rising Star follows Yuto Nakamura, a young Japanese boy who dreams of becoming a professional football player but struggles with his self-confidence and skills. During a critical school tournament match, Yuto unexpectedly receives a mysterious "system" that grants him quests, challenges, and rewards to help him improve his football abilities. With the system guiding him, Yuto embarks on a long journey from school football to professional clubs, rising through the ranks of Japan’s youth teams and eventually joining foreign clubs like Barcelona and Manchester United. As Yuto navigates the pressures of competition, the system's rewards push him beyond his limits, but not without consequences. Mental strain, overreliance on the system, and conflicts with teammates begin to challenge Yuto as he learns that football is not a one-man game. Alongside his best friend Kenji and a cast of rivals and allies, Yuto battles his insecurities, grows into a leader, and sets his sights on helping Japan win the FIFA World Cup. Filled with thrilling football action, character development, and moments of personal growth, The Rising Star explores the journey of a boy becoming a national hero in the world of football.

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Uriel is a commoner that always been interested in learning, and after reading a book of magic, his dream is to be a Mage. There is one big problem, schools, and academies of magic are only for nobles. --- I will apologize for any grammar errors, English isn't my first language. Cover in progress.