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[#lovesosweet] [WARNING: Mature content 18+] [WPC #AUG2023Entry] « Is it not enough that I have been 'sold off' as a catalogue bride but also have to compete with a dead woman for favour? » Shelby looks like she has it all. The perfect family and all the perks that come with it. But she must go through a 'forced contract marriage' and also compete for the attention of the man she had been unwillingly tied to... Ian lost the love of his life so suddenly that his mind still refuses to accept that reality. He gave up everything and secluded himself until his mother found him a bride. His one task was to give the family an heir but how can Ian do this when the air he breathes all revolves around the one woman he can never have. However, he finds himself in a predicament and dilema when the new contracted bride is thrust into his life unwittingly... especially, when he finds out that she is more than meets the eye. Image: Image generated from starryai.com, cover completed by me. This is an original story of mine. Copyright Loctovia 2023 Completed, September 2025

-COMPLETE- Due to a spell made in her birth, Ye Rim is a singer destined to do great things, but she's unaware of the prophecies about her. She meets the 'man in pink,' Dr. Kim, the person she's not supposed to meet or fall in love with, and hell breaks loose! When will she discover her best friend is a fairy and is sabotaging her love and career? And why is everything connected with the supernatural events occurring in the city? _____________ He: "Miss Nam is an opportunistic vixen trying to scam old guys!" She: "Dr. Kim is a rude arrogant rich man, thinking I want to seduce his grampa!" They: "Why is grampa forcing us to date?!?!" Her best friend, dashing forward with a magic wand: "NOOOO! The man in pink will ruin her life! She cannot fall in love with him! I'll never let it happen!" _____________ YOU WILL LOVE my other novel The Mischievous Maiden and the Sleeping Prince! _____________ Hello, JUST TO MAKE IT CLEAR: IT'S A SLOW-BURNING ROMANCE WITH HORROR-FANTASY THEMES! You will read something in the Korean rom-com (k-drama) line with a supernatural theme, like The Master's Sun, Lovely Horribly, or The Bride of the Century. --- I'm not writing to get a Novel Prize in Literature. Also, English is not my first language, so... Peace. I hope you like this novel, and if you feel so, please comment and support! Lots of love! INSTAGRAM: @mizanovel (for news, a channel for questions and exclusive insights, and artwork for my novels). FOLLOW ME!

The adopted but cherished, Alysa is chased by the undaunted passion of the Alpha, Jeremy. Alysa plays out her courage in handling her family twist and secrets. Jeremy remains the abusive and egotistical Alpha. He lays out risks and stakes to get Alysa as his own—including his loved ones. Alysa remains on hooks with her twisted fate after meeting Max. After losing her beloved Foster Mother, will she be able to save herself from Jeremy? How will the secrets come out as bonds and trusts are broken? No one could be trusted or loyal, mistakes are created by the minute. Who is the father of Alysa's Child? Will she survive the haunt with her unborn child?

The screech of brakes tore through the rainy night as Zoe Xu, twenty-nine, drew her last breath in a fatal car crash. The final image seared into her mind was Hugh Pei holding another woman, Lila Wei, in his arms—a sight that, combined with the news of her family's bankruptcy, became the cruelest epitaph for her short life. The marriage that began as a business alliance had ended with her tragic death, paving the way for him and his "one true love." But at the moment of her death, fate hit the reset button. Zoe awakens in her bedroom, three months into her marriage with Hugh. The crystal chandelier still sparkles, but the woman in the mirror has not yet been worn down by his emotional neglect. A glimmer of foolish hope for their marriage still lingers in her eyes. This time, the proud heiress of A-City is done being subservient. She is determined to tear down the "perfect couple" charade. She watches his cold detachment with indifference and, this time, is the first to serve the divorce papers. The love and hate of her past life have burned to ashes; all she wants is to reclaim what her family lost and live for herself. But then, things begin to go off the rails. Hugh, who once treated their home like a hotel, starts coming home on time. The man who never spared a thought for her feelings now brings her hot coffee when she works late. His strange behavior sends ripples across the calm surface of Zoe's heart. Is this the butterfly effect of her rebirth, or is he plotting something new? A chance encounter at "Encounter Café" brings an even bigger surprise. Lila Wei, the girl Hugh cherished, is there, bustling between tables in an apron, her smile as bright as the rumors say. But looking into her eyes, Zoe sees an innocence that startles her. Perhaps this "one true love" never knew she was a weapon destined to shatter another woman's life. As Hugh and Lila meet and fall in love again, just as they did in the past, Zoe stands at a crossroads, questioning for the first time: is revenge the only answer? From quiet endurance to sharp brilliance, Zoe reclaims her family's honor in the world of business while navigating an emotional tug-of-war that reveals the truth of the heart. Hugh's belated affection, Lila's innocent gaze, and the growing pains of her own rediscovery weave a complex web. She finally understands that rebirth isn't about repeating hatred, but about the chance to choose: to drown in the pain of the past, or to walk towards a future that is truly her own. This is a story of female awakening—a battle fought when the illusion of marriage is stripped away and the halo of a "perfect rival" shatters. It’s a story where two evolving souls collide and spark amidst the city's neon lights. You'll find an emotional chess game of sweetness and angst, the satisfying thrill of a comeback against all odds, and the courage of a woman rebuilding herself from the ruins. This urban romance—a blend of second chances, powerful protagonists, and real-world questions—will pull you in. After all, life offers no true do-overs, but we always have the power to rewrite our ending.

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Erik has wanted to be a father for as long as he can remember -- but now that the day is finally here, he's terrified. Surely a ham-fisted Viking of a man like Erik shouldn't be allowed to handle things as tiny and delicate as his new baby girl?<br><br>But it's not just his daughter that's come into Erik's world. His partner has finally returned too. After nine months of watching Andreas struggle with the mental and physical toll of being a man and being pregnant at the same time, the birth of their daughter is both a beginning and an ending.<br><br>Erik is a father for the first time -- but not everything that comes next is new.

What if a pacifist needed to work for mobsters ? Yoh Song-ho dreams about dancing in the Opera of Paris but living in North Korea doesn't help. After travelling illegaly to France, he must pay the trup by assassinating people for his boss. Here where it stinks ; his target is a political influence, and he sweared to kill Song-ho's mother if anything were to happen to him. And if he doesn't do the work, our aspiring prima ballerina will be the one assassinated.

Heldon Flay had one job to do: negotiate with the nearby vampire coven and save his home. He just had to rise to the occasion. It was easy going until a rugged, sun-kissed mystery man met him under a maple tree and disarmed him with his charm and wit. He just had to fall head-over-heels. When danger comes in the form of werewolves, vampires, and prophecies, how can Heldon and Tival save everyone and save their fragile, yearning love? The two will face many challenges during this journey that will threaten their lives and relationship. Will Helon and Tival get through it together? *** "Inside I can protect you, but only if you stay close to me. We have visitors from another coven." Tival's warm breath tickled Heldon's ear. The fragrance of sandalwood, earth, and fresh rain pulled Heldon in. All he had to do was tilt his jaw up and his lips would meet Tival's neck and… To Pine for Pink Opals is created by Meg Carlyle, an eGlobal Creative Publishing signed author.

VOL 1: The p.d girls, the most popular girl squad in the whole country, attends The White's Academy. They want to show the world that dance is enough to make the world shine, and is the best activity. What happens when another girl joins them? Will the leader be too happy about this? This is a musical novel! Filled with songs, concerts, and merriment! They are the QUEENS of the ENTERTAINMENT WORLD!!! So if you are looking for entertaining lyrics and concerts right from a novel, welcome! VOL 2: A crazy life filled with unbelievable events. Celebrities, arguments in the world of dance. The battle line between Dance Queens & Pink Damsels has just been drawn! You'll never ever miss it. Friendships, teamwork and love.. Hot Romance... Greediness and selfishness, book of hidden secrets.

Sophie Wexler transmigrated into a novel about The Galaxy, becoming the vicious, F-rank Healer-class cannon fodder. The original owner constantly caused trouble and made things difficult for the female lead, earning her the hatred of the entire internet. Upon transmigrating and seeing that everything had been ruined by the original owner, Sophie's only thought was: "What kind of nightmare start is this?!" To escape the original owner's fate, Sophie Wexler worked diligently, conducted herself conscientiously, stayed away from the male and female leads, compensated the soldiers harmed by the original owner, and strove to be a model citizen of The Galaxy, absolutely refusing to be the cannon fodder 'offed' by the Imperial Marshal! Broke and powerless, Sophie also had to support a man who'd been innocently dragged into the original owner's mess. She had no choice but to hustle. She started live streaming, became a masked singer, and held concerts. At first, netizens were scornful: 【Tsk, how good can she possibly sound?】 Later, the netizens were forced to eat their words. 【Damn, that's so good I'm on my knees!】 【What the hell, the violent episode of my Disorder Period has actually been soothed?!】 【The toxins in my Spiritual Sea have actually been eliminated!】 Her live streams went viral, the masked singer became a huge sensation, and tickets for her concerts were snapped up across The Galaxy. Sophie was content, thinking, "This time, I must have finally escaped the original owner's fate, right?" But what do you know, the man I've been doting on and supporting is actually the Imperial Marshal?! --- One day, Yancey Forrest came home to find that the boisterous person who was always claiming to be good to him was gone. His eyes darkened. Provoke me and then think you can leave? After catching her, Yancey traced his fingertips along Sophie's neck, smiling gently. "Why run?" Sophie trembled. "You... you're the Imperial Marshal?" His identity exposed, Yancey Forrest took her hand and slowly placed it on his own neck ring. "You know I won't kill you, don't you?"