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Billionaire's First Doting Marriage

Xia Yangyang receives her 20th birthday present by witnessing her boyfriend and her best friend in bed. The next moment, she ends up marrying the most eligible and wealthiest bachelor in the city, Gu Qichen. From then on, she levels up and becomes invincible. Xia Yangyang’s jerk ex-boyfriend tries to win her back, while her scheming friend plots against her. Mr Gu comes to her rescue and seeks revenge on her behalf. She has a vicious half-sister and a stepmother who makes things difficult for her. Mr Gu retaliates and teaches them a lesson. Everyone knows that Mr Gu is ruthless and cold-blooded. But no one has ever seen how he pampers and dotes on his wife…

Feng Family's Seventh Child · Urban

Address Me With Your Name

[The pampering story has ended] For a hundred million, he bought her. "From today onward, you're mine, in body and soul." The man held her, declaring dominantly like an emperor. ... ... Lucas Walker: Xiaoye, you are the rib that God took out of me. Xiaoye: I spit, it is you who is the rib, your whole family is the rib. Baby A: Mommy, is a rib the same as a spare rib? Baby B: I like sweet and sour flavor.

Young Master Ru Xue · General

Divine Physician, Overbearing Wife: State Preceptor, Your Wife Has Fled Again!

Feng Ruqing was a spoiled princess with a hideous countenance in Liu Yun Kingdom. She used to ride roughshod over anyone who stood in her way, backed by her father the emperor who loved her with all his heart. Not only did she force the chancellor's son to marry her by breaking the existing loving couple up, but her mother-in-law had also passed out from rage because of her. In the end, she took her own life after the heartbreak and humiliation of being dumped. When she opened her eyes again, she was no longer the bratty princess who was a good-for-nothing. * * * Rumor has it that spirit beasts have become servants in princess’ manor and the princess is devouring precious spirit herb dishes every day. Rumor has it that the chancellor’s son who pleaded for reconciliation after divorcing the princess was thrown out of the princess’s manor. Rumor has it that some good-looking young masters went to the princess’s manor in hope of being her servants were nearly killed by the state preceptor. Rumor has it that the charming state preceptor was looking for the princess eagerly as he wanted to hold her responsible for sleeping with him.

Xiao Qiye · Fantasy

Please Receive Your Order Of One Cute Baby

[The End of the Main Body] She's a distressed heiress with nowhere to go; he's a high-up business tycoon. In the dark, he coldly says, "You're nothing but a tool to me." Yet, her figure haunts his dreams night after night. Five years later, a cute child falls from heaven. Abducted by a mischievous child, she wakes up to find her small bun turned into an enlarged version of the domineering CEO. A certain man shamelessly says, "An Ziqi, you must take responsibility for me." A certain woman calmly replies, "Sorry, but your warranty has expired. I bear no responsibility." Small bun says, "Dad, I've successfully captured mom. Free shipping!" No abuse in this doting story, the male and female leads are pure in mind and body!

Rainless Clouds · General

Secretly Adorable In Your Heart

He is the most powerful man in the Imperial City, the master of the empire's rise and fall. Displease him, and your fate can be summarized in two words - Destruction! But this arrogant woman does not regard him in the slightest! Two years after marriage, she was all about clinging to him, and he was all about divorcing her; she tried innumerable times yet failed, but he successfully divorced. Who would have guessed that on the first night following their divorce, she carefully strategizes and finally succeeds? Ming Mei: "What crime have I committed?" Kang Chen sat high on the judgment seat, "Theft!" Ming Mei: "What have I stolen from you?" "Heir!"

Early October · General

Related Reviews

everydayisgrey

2018-10-29

The first page is just a whole blob of information thrown into your face about characters that haven't even been brought into the story until much later. The paragraph breaks are easy on the eyes, but the writing is ******* in composition and formatting. It gives the impression of a **** novel written by an angsty 10-year old. There is a lot of room to improve with the first page alone, starting with the doing-away of the stereotypes. There's no way the author has been to high school in their life with how the characters and setting are described. Fix grammar/punctuation, content, characters, setting, names, etc. 0/10

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Shadow_Magus

2021-07-23

Haha Pretty good novel, despite the formatting issues, it is nothing that impairs your reading experience. I would recommend this novel that has a relatively original plot.

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Butter_2122

2019-02-26

When you started to read a novel, it will be bored in the beginning but this novel from the first page it really captured your love... That is true love and a relationship that you can depend on

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Lancerx

2026-05-31

Omg this is quite funny fanfic. But its better fix the first and second chapter formatting though.

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2025-01-28

It gets better with each page. I’ve read 950 chapters and it’s phenomenal. Straight cinema. It keeps you on the edge of your feet. And the lore is a masterwork. This novel hooks you from the first page and doesn’t let go. I highly recommend you read this novel.

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Related Questions

What are the Elements of Formatting a Dedication Page in a Novel?

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2024-10-26 18:34

Formatting a dedication page has several key elements. The spacing between lines is an aspect not to be overlooked. Adequate line spacing makes the dedication easy to read. The color of the text, if applicable (in digital or special print versions), should be chosen carefully. It should contrast well with the background. Additionally, any special formatting like italics or bold for emphasis can be used sparingly. For example, if you want to emphasize a particular name in the dedication, you could write 'Dedicated to my sister, Jane, who has always been my rock.' Here, the name 'Jane' could be in italics for a bit of added emphasis.

Formatting the First Page of Your Novel: Tips and Tricks

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2024-11-03 17:54

One important aspect of formatting the first page of your novel is to have a proper font. Times New Roman or Arial in 12 - point size is commonly used. Also, make sure to double - space the text for easy readability. The margins should be standard, usually about 1 - inch all around. Include your title in a large and legible font at the top of the page, centered if possible. And don't forget to put your name as the author below the title.

Page formatting for a novel: What are the key elements to consider?

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2024-10-28 22:41

One key element is margins. Usually, novels have fairly wide margins, around 1 - 1.5 inches on all sides to give a clean look and leave room for binding. Font type matters too. A serif font like Times New Roman is commonly used as it is easy to read in print. Font size is typically 12 point. Line spacing should be at least 1.5 or double - spaced for readability, especially if the novel will be read by older people or those with vision problems.

Which Microsoft Word page size is best for novel formatting?

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2024-11-27 05:59

Well, in my experience, the 5 x 7 inches page size can work well for certain types of novels, especially those that are more niche or aimed at a specific, perhaps more 'cozy' reading market. It gives a more intimate feel to the reading experience. However, when using this size in Microsoft Word, you need to be very careful with your formatting. You'll want to use a font that is clear and not too large or small, and also make sure your margins are appropriate. For example, a slightly wider margin on the outer edge can make it easier for the reader to hold the book and still be able to read all the text without straining their eyes.

What are the important elements in formatting the front page of a manuscript novel?

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2024-11-12 22:16

One important element is the title's font choice and size. It should be large enough to catch the reader's eye immediately. The author's name is another vital part. It gives credit and identity to the work. Additionally, the layout of the page in terms of alignment, whether it's centered or left - aligned, affects the overall aesthetic. The use of color, if applicable, can also be considered. For instance, if the novel has a certain mood or genre, a color scheme that reflects that can be used on the front page. However, it should not be too overpowering or gaudy. Also, any relevant copyright or edition information can be placed discreetly on the front page.

Lady Xian Fei

There's a half-blind mother above, and a baby brother waiting to be fed below As the pillar of the family, Lin Huangjiu expressed that he didn't want to enter an immortal sect and achieve great success. I hope that everything will go smoothly in the family, harvest wheat in spring and rice in autumn, and occasionally brew fruit wine and eat meat. Just as the days were going smoothly in the direction that he was satisfied with, God wanted to interfere. Smash the Peerless Codex on her head… After three seconds of silence, Lin Huangjiu put the Codex into his pocket. He also expressed that since even the heavens could not bear to see his unambitious appearance, then he would show it! Demon King Rong Su had just taken over, she was beautiful and wild, and she liked to eat food that was based on her taste, such as… The newly born rabbit cub from the opposite side, the level 8 Silver Flood Dragon of the East Sea, and the level 9 White Sword Tiger in the depths of the Azure Billow Forest… He had committed too many sins. If he wasn't careful, he would be attacked by a group of insects. It was too troublesome to deal with the insects. He planned to tear the space and sneak away. However, he didn't expect to step into the space fragment. Not only was he heavily injured, but he also fell unconscious. When she woke up, she was a smooth egg. What made his teeth ache the most was that he, who had turned into an egg, smashed into a little girl's head and almost became the raw material for the green pepper scrambled egg!

Nine Flowers Nine

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I rebuilt the Heavenly Court in the Cultivation World.

Lin Xiu, who had transmigrated to the cultivation world, had the heavy responsibility of rebuilding the Heavenly Court. He, who had originally lived in a peaceful world, saw the essence of this world. They began the journey to rebuild the order of the Heavenly Court! From then on, he built the celestial heavens, took in generals, and bestowed inheritances! The Four Great Holy Lands respected him, and the Four Great Demon Domains were all souls under his blade! If the Heavenly Dao was not benevolent, the Heavenly Court would replace it! Ten thousand years later! The ancient Heavenly City that suppressed the myriad worlds was finally restored in his hands. On this day! The name of the Supreme Jade Emperor of the Vast Heaven Golden Palace resounded throughout the myriad worlds!

His long robe was stained with blood

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I can also get rich by brushing my emotions

This was the story of an ordinary young man who, after obtaining a cheat, made a fortune through investment, strengthened his body, optimized his genes, rewritten the medical landscape, developed cutting-edge technology... and finally stood at the top of the world.

Dust and me

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The real man in the Divine College's Mighty Soldier Company

Hey, hello friends, I'm Hua Ye. Just now, a friend asked me what happened to Teacher Hua. He sent me a few screenshots. Let me take a look! Roar! It turned out that there were two young men yesterday. They were in their twenties. One was called Ge Xiaolun, and the other was called Lin Xiaofei. They said, hey…One of them said that my cervical vertebra was damaged from training on the surface of the star. Teacher Hua, can you teach me your black hole technique and treat it? I said yes. I told him that it wasn't good to train your death energy on the surface of a star, but he was not convinced. I say, little kid, you two can fire at me, but he won't budge. He said that it was useless. This is Black Hole Force. Traditional techniques are all about force. He insisted on trying it out with me, and I said yes. Sigh! As soon as I finished speaking, he stood up with a bang. Very quickly! Then, he used a Dragon Fist. Boom, a lightning strike. I blocked it all! I'm afraid I'll hurt them, so I'll withdraw my fist. I stopped fighting when I was withdrawing my fist. They suddenly attacked me. One threw a two-way foil at me, and the other hit me with a vitality bomb. I was careless and didn't dodge! He was beaten into a paper man by them. I say, young man, if you don't talk about martial arts, you won't understand. Ah, they immediately apologized, saying…they said they were just randomly shooting, but they weren't randomly shooting. A proper two-way foil and a terrifying vital energy bomb. Clearly, they came prepared. These two young people didn't care about martial arts and came to cheat! Sneak attack, my thirty thousand year old comrade. Is this good? This was not good! I advise! These two young people should reflect on themselves and not be so smart in the future. Uh…the universe should prioritize harmony and martial arts. Don't engage in internal strife.

Sunset

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[Catacombs Cultivation: Double My Reward]

[Immortal Cultivators, welcome to the game I've set up. As you can see, you've been trapped in the abyss of the Catacombs.] [Your cultivation has been sealed. If you want to survive, you have to cultivate again.] " Every Catacombs has unknown resources. You'll have to explore them yourself. Of course, opportunities and dangers coexist." "The Catacombs are interconnected. Don't even think about staying where you are. Just because you're not leaving doesn't mean that no creatures have barged in." "Every Catacombs has a certain amount of Spirit Qi. If the Spirit Qi is exhausted, your cultivation will be depleted." "There are countless races and mutated beasts in the Catacombs. They are the same as you. They all need to survive." [Finally, good luck, Immortal Cultivators.] [Hehehe...]

chase it

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