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‎ ‎In a world ruled by power, legacy, and hidden corruption, Laurel Davis, the young Black CEO of Luxury Oil and Gas, stands at the intersection of control and chaos. ‎ ‎She is intelligent, beautiful, and dangerously calculative, a woman shaped by survival rather than softness. Beneath her composed exterior lies a past tied to the underworld, a world she once moved through and still quietly influences from the shadows, even after attempting to leave it behind. ‎ ‎Laurel is not a traditional heroine. She is manipulative when necessary, emotionally guarded, and strategically ruthless. She does not trust easily, nor does she love lightly. Every decision she makes is calculated like a war strategy because in her world, weakness is not an option. Even illness does not slow her down; instead, it becomes another obstacle she learns to control. ‎ ‎Her ambition leads her toward a global alliance with GTS (Global Technology Standard), one of the most powerful technology corporations in the world. GTS dominates innovation in robotics, digital infrastructure, and controlled defense systems, making it the ultimate partner for expansion. But GTS does not form alliances easily. Every partnership is a test, one that evaluates power, loyalty, and hidden intent. ‎ ‎At the center of GTS is Andrew, a man with a fractured past and a disciplined present. Once a celebrated footballer in Russia, Andrew abandoned his sports career after inheriting his grandfather’s global empire. Now the CEO of GTS, he carries a calm authority shaped by discipline, loss, and justice. Unlike Laurel, Andrew believes in structure, legality, and emotional restraint. ‎ ‎Beneath his composed exterior, however, he secretly seeks justice for his late parents, whose deaths remain tied to unresolved truths buried within powerful systems. ‎ ‎When Laurel and Andrew’s worlds collide, it is not romance. It is strategy, suspicion, and power negotiation. Andrew is drawn to Laurel in ways he does not immediately understand, while Laurel remains distant, viewing him as a necessary but unpredictable ally. Their connection becomes a slow-burning clash between emotion and control, justice and manipulation, trust and survival. ‎ ‎Surrounding them are deeply entangled lives: Eric, Laurel’s younger brother once lost but later found, who becomes the emotional core of her fractured humanity. His presence anchors her decisions, softens her cruelty in rare moments, and also becomes the greatest vulnerability that enemies can exploit. Their bond is not simple protection; it is survival, trauma, and an unspoken emotional dependence that defines many of Laurel’s most dangerous choices. ‎ ‎Nicholas, a man shaped by fear of love and past heartbreak; Eun Woo, calm and observant yet emotionally complex; and Kang Dae and Lee Joon, both tied to loyalty, secrets, and unresolved past and present connections with Laurel’s hidden past and complicated present. ‎ ‎Seo Hee is not naive to Laurel’s darkness; instead, she understands it, adapts to it, and stands beside her without fear. Their bond is not soft. It is loyal, chaotic, and unbreakable in its own way. Seo Hee often acts as both witness and accomplice to Laurel’s decisions, knowing when to question her and when to simply stay. In many ways, Seo Hee is the only person who sees both the human and the monster Laurel is becoming, and still chooses to stay. ‎ ‎At its core, Thread of Fate: perfecting the Imperfections explores the collision of two philosophies: control versus justice, manipulation versus discipline, and fate versus choice. As Andrew falls deeper into emotions he never planned to feel, Laurel continues resisting vulnerability, and Eric unknowingly becomes the emotional breaking point that forces her to choose between power and humanity, their relationships become a dangerous question: ‎ ‎Can fate bind people who refuse to be owned by it, or will it break them first? ‎ laurel Davis Andrew Kim Eric Advice Nicholas min Lee Joon seo hee Kang dae.

Hari dimana Lena tampak terlihat menyedihkan lantaran banyaknya masalah yang menimpanya, serta dirinya yang harus bertahan hidup membuatnya menjadi gadis yang kesepian. Satu per satu orang datang mendatanginya dengan maksud tertentu. Terkadang tidak bisa Lena bedakan niatan baik atau buruk orang tersebut. Hingga akhirnya, Lena tersadar dan melihat dengan jernih siapa orang-orang yang selalu ada di sampingnya ketika ia berada di titik terendah. Lena sama sekali tidak memiliki tempat untuk bersandar dan menceritakan semua hal yang membuatnya lelah. Sang kakak yang ia harapkan selama ini juga tidak menunjukkan eksistensinya. Kendati begitu, ia tetap berusaha untuk menemukan tempat tinggal Sena—sang kakak. Berada di lingkungan keluarga dari ibunya pun juga tak menjamin hidupnya akan tenang. Sang tante dan sepupunya juga membuat dirinya berada dalam pilihan yang sulit. Ditambah ia harus mengalami beberapa hal yang seharusnya tidak menjadi urusannya dan bahkan sama sekali tidak ada sangkut-pautnya dengan dirinya. Namun, karena atasannya sendiri yang menceritakannya, membuat dirinya ikut terlibat di sana. Untuk merasakan jatuh cinta saja dia harus berperang dengan hatinya sendiri disaat ada laki-laki yang bisa membuatnya merasa senang menjalankan hidup.

Mission: Cultivation of aristocratic demeanor, first side quest: Spend 20 million within 2 hours in this mall in front of you, and the items purchased must be something you can use yourself. Mission reward: 200 points and ownership of the items purchased. Consequence of mission failure: Unknown punishment. When the alien read out the mission, Finn Lewis was completely stunned. Are you sure this mission will cultivate an aristocratic demeanor, not a nouveau riche mentality? Finn Lewis, targeted by the alien, looked at the mission given and the list for exchanging numerous advanced items, with an utterly speechless expression on his face.

What if your second life came with a price tag? Nova is a brilliant but withdrawn teenager. After a car accident leaves him in a coma, his only chance to survive is to enter Economy – a revolutionary VR game where pain is real, hunger burns, and every decision costs. But this isn’t just a game. It’s a ruthless simulation of trade, power, and survival. Nova is dropped into a desert kingdom with nothing but his wits and two loyal friends, Edgar and Virgeln. To wake up, he must conquer the game’s economy – and defeat its most dangerous players. Soon, Nova discovers a terrifying truth: he isn’t just playing the game. The game is playing him. With every deal, every betrayal, every step across the burning sands, Nova moves closer to wealth – and closer to losing himself. --- In a world where everything has a price, who will Nova become: a tycoon, a hero, or a monster?

A story of endless war between Humanity and Elven race. (NOTE: Please be advice, English is not my primary language and I'm just writing to kill time so if you find any corrections either in spelling or grammer just comment and i will try to fix it ASAP. MUCH LOVE!)

The guidelines of life.

This not just your typical vampire-pet story. This is something more than you would ever imagine. Open your eyes and join with the emotional roller-coaster of Zion Macquoid & Sofia Charmeine. _______________________________________________________________ She was the baby faced beauty who captured the hearts of everyone. She was the loving angel who had a heart of gold. She is the pure soul no one could found until him. She really enjoyed her life to the fullest though she lacks a luxurious life till one special monster barge in. And above all she thought that she is too normal among the other girls of her age. Yet did she really knew her own identity? _____________________________________________________________ He is the definition of the real monster. He was the dark angel who captured the hearts of every girl. Everyone wanted to be a part of him because of his god like features, fame, power and the nobility. He was out of ordinary in each and every aspect. He loved to gamble with the hearts of the girls as he pleased and blondes were his most speciality. He was the next in line to the throne who didn't like to wear the weight of the crown. Yet did he really knew someone will change his life to the perpetuity? **Cover of the book isn't mine and it belongs to the respective owners.**

Kang-Dae Ja, he’s the renowned leader of the Ja Syndicate. In the syndicate lie 4 families; the main family, and three families under them. Ruling was easy until Kang-Dae neared three decades in age; the clan leaders pestered him to find a mate. Tired of the incessant grumbles from the families he proposes for the three families to send their heir. Much obliged, the families send their heirs to win the heart of the leader. Win the heart of the renowned Kang-Dae and all shall be yours.

The Weekly Truth gives you everything you want to know about secret alien plots to replace people's pets or the sinister plot of the mantis people to take over the Earth! Jude Zimmer is a storyteller, a wordsmith for the fanciful. And that's fine. It doesn't pay well, but he loves his work. But is that enough? Could there be a greater calling for his life? Jude doesn't think so. The divine might have other ideas. The One True God, the Sovereign, might have a calling for Jude that will change his nation forever. Can one man alter history? A tabloid writer, at that? Why not? With God, anything is possible. This is a story of faith, compassion, and spiritual revival. This is a prequel story to Krisis. You don't have to read this story to understand Peripeteia. This story is set 400 years before the events of Krisis.

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?"