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Reborn in a world where martial arts reign supreme, Li Qian becomes a menial disciple of the Divine Sword Sect, assigned as the bell ringer. When ringing the bell, the sacrificial weapon system accidentally awakens, binding his life to the bell as his life-bound sacrificial weapon. As long as he rings the bell, he can enhance the sacrificial weapon. Moreover, the sacrificial weapon has one crucial characteristic. As long as the bell remains unbroken, the host is immortal. From then on, a path of eternal martial arts unfolds before Li Qian. ... Many years later, when the Divine Sword Sect faces a crisis of extermination, countless disciples kneel before the bell platform. "We beseech the ancestor to take action."

Silas Sotos started as an outsider, dabbling in arts best left unknown. Now, can he harness his god-touched powers and navigate the treacherous currents of faith, law, and cosmic dread to save a city that barely understands the forces threatening to consume it? And what will be the price of his unique salvation? If you crave a dark fantasy that masterfully blends occult beginnings, thrilling detective work, Lovecraftian horror, and a protagonist whose power is as dangerous as it is extraordinary, then prepare to be captivated. The true shadows of Bayne City are calling.

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Catherine's riveting journey as she reinvents herself in the glittering yet cutthroat world of Hollywood. Since 1993, Catherine has been a consistent contender for the Academy Awards, though she seldom attends the ceremonies, preferring to avoid the anxiety and potential disappointment of losing. Renowned for creating perfect roles for many stars, Catherine credits her success to a mysterious spark of inspiration.

Lisa never expected her life to take a dramatic turn when she moved to China. Between navigating a new culture, dealing with her complicated emotions, and getting entangled in the lives of those around her, things quickly spiral out of control. Felix, cold, prideful, and mysterious, becomes the one person she can’t seem to escape. His past is hidden behind a wall of arrogance, and though Lisa tells herself she despises him, her heart tells a different story. Meanwhile, Grace, Felix’s strong-willed sister, faces her own struggles. A shocking pregnancy, a toxic fiancé, and a wedding vow that shakes everything—her choices will either make or break her. As love, betrayal, and hidden secrets unfold, Lisa must face her own feelings: does she truly love Baskhar, or has her heart always belonged to Felix? And will Felix ever admit what’s buried deep inside? In a world where pride and emotions collide, can love really conquer all?

Wishing Bell follows the story of a 17-year-old who, after being hit by a truck, hears a mysterious voice as he’s about to die. This voice leads him to a series of events involving wishes and supernatural elements. The protagonist encounters various characters and situations that challenge his understanding of reality and his own existence. As the story unfolds, he must navigate through the mysteries surrounding the Wishing Bell, the source of his newfound abilities, and the consequences of the wishes it grants.

Why do we love rock stars? Maybe it’s the tight pants, or the sexy way they play their instruments, pun intended. This box set explores love on the way to the altar for musicians, and the men who love them.<br><br>Within these pages, you’ll find the flawed and famous as ex-band mates work their way back to each other. Or a playboy rock star who has to convince his former lover that he’s changed. How about a keyboard player wooing the man of his dreams? Not to mention the famous singer who has to play dirty to get the man he wants.<br><br>Take a musical journey to “I do” with these four couples and find the beat of your drum, the keys to your heart, and the song of your soul, forever.<br><br>Contains the stories:<br><br><strong>Let the Music Say I Do</strong>: Jared Page and Joey Seever are ex-band mates and ex-lovers. The reason? Joey’s fear of marriage -- and then his cheating. Jared doesn’t know, though, that Joey’s been hurt in the past, and has never trusted in love. An accident and some harsh words bring these issues to the fore. Now, it’s up to Jared to convince Joey that it’s okay to love, and marriage is just the music to which you say, “I Do.”<br><br><strong>The Beat of His Drum</strong>: Dorian Seacrest is livid. Laramie Treble, leader and drummer of Caesar’s Flame is back in town, and wants to stake his claim -- on him, of all people. But Dorian doesn’t trust him, and his heart is leery. One round of heartache with Laramie is enough. Laramie is determined to make amends, however and won’t take no for an answer. All he has to do is get Dorian to dance to the beat of his drum.<br><br><strong>Keys to His Heart</strong>: While Grady Tremone helps his mom with rehearsal for a show, he bumps into Tim Hugo. The instant lust he feels for Tim almost blinds him, but Tim isn’t interested in casual sex. He wants a relationship. After some false steps, the two men decide to take it slow, and after a month of blue balls, they finally become intimate and Grady is convinced that Tim has the keys to his heart.<br><br><strong>Let the Song Last Forever</strong>: Evan Harper has deep feelings for Chuck Whistler. But being betrayed and outed in high school by someone he’d loved, has left scars on Evan’s heart. He cools things off with Chuck but despite his best efforts, Chuck won’t let things go. The two men have an argument, ending in a broken nose. When, after all that, Chuck still professes his love, Evan has to find a way to make things right.

As a professional pianist, it is only in music that Evelyn Bell allows herself to let go of reality. After the loss of her parents, Evey struggles with obsessive-compulsive disorder and remains fixated on an echo of the past—until her life is turned upside down once more. Trapped within a vision, she locks eyes with a mysterious young man. Without answers, time literally stops around her. Ailis is a woman of the Celts, the daughter of a chief. She must protect her people from invaders. When she loses her brother it is only the beginning. With help from other clans, she tries to keep her father’s alliance alive long enough to save them all. Will Ailis be able to protect her people against all odds? Evey and Ailis will fight for their freedom and embark on a journey through memories and strife where they must learn to embrace their true destiny. A Bell Sound Everlasting is created by J.Z.N. McCauley, an eGlobal Creative Publishing Signed Author.

At Elarion Academy, every bell that rings hides a secret but the Second Bell is the one no one is allowed to hear. Aria Vale arrives with missing memories and a past she cannot explain. The academy feels strangely familiar, as if it has been waiting for her return rather than her arrival. But everything changes when she meets Kael a quiet, dangerously observant student who seems to know more about her than he should. Kael keeps his distance, yet always appears when Elara is in danger. Between stolen glances, unanswered questions, and a connection neither of them understands, Aria begins to suspect he is tied to the academy’s darkest secret. When the Second Bell rings, buried truths begin to surface about the academy, about Kael, and about Aria herself. In a place where trust is fragile and every memory may be a lie, falling in love might be the most dangerous choice of all. Because Kael isn’t just part of her story… he might be the reason she was brought to Elarion Academy in the first place.

Haruki Sato is a quiet loner at Sakura University. He works night shifts at a factory and spends his days exhausted, sleeping through lectures and keeping to himself. Tall, striking, and naturally attractive, he is admired by many but never truly known. Behind his silence is a life of struggle and emotional distance that no one tries to understand. Yuki Tanaka appears to have everything. From a comfortable background, academically strong, athletic, and admired, she moves easily through university life. Yet beneath her confident exterior, she feels unseen and disconnected, trapped by expectations rather than understood for who she is. Their story begins with a silent moment in the university library, where Yuki notices Haruki asleep in the morning sunlight. A brief exchange of eye contact changes something between them. What follows is a slow and emotional journey from curiosity to friendship, and then to something deeper. As they grow closer through shared moments, late-night conversations, and quiet intimacy, their bond becomes intense and fragile. Coming from different worlds, they must face fear, pressure, and misunderstanding before choosing whether to protect their connection or let it slip away. This is a slow-burn university romance about longing, emotional closeness, and two lonely people learning to truly see each other.