The Girl I Was Before | Prequel

Set up by her malicious stepmother and phony sister to marry an ex-convict, Janice Gladwell has no choice but to enter a flash marriage with a total stranger from a blind date. The man, Christopher Bateman, is incredibly handsome but supposedly a penniless vagrant with nothing to his name. As a fierce and independent woman, Janice works her fingers to the bone to provide for them. She even gives her "poor husband" a monthly allowance and fiercely protects him from her own family's relentless mockery. However, there is one thing Janice doesn't know: the man sleeping on the narrow sofa in her cramped apartment is actually the mysterious President of a massive business empire, capable of turning the city upside down with a single snap of his fingers. Behind her back, Christopher secretly crushes her enemies and spoils her with luxury goods under the guise of "free lottery prizes." The elaborate lie because Janice harbors deep scars from her past and has sworn an oath to hate rich men. Now, caught between sweet little lies, luxury cars claimed to be "borrowed from a friend," and absolute power hidden behind a gentle smile, a ticking time bomb awaits. What will happen when Janice finally realizes that the "useless" husband she’s been providing for is the exact billionaire she wants to avoid at all costs? How many secrets will unravel when his mask finally falls? Who exactly did she marry?

***MATURE CONTENT*** Vivian is stuck in a toxic cycle. Her good for nothing boyfriend cheats again, and again, and she keeps taking him back. But one day Vivian Rose is fed up with her ex's wandering eye and decides to have some fun of her own. Enter CEO, billionaire and unapologetic playboy Ryan Terrell. A man with a hardened outer shell but a soft heart. They agree to a night of fun, but one night just isn't enough and they enter into an ‘arrangement'. Pretty soon the lines get blurred. Will they let their arrangement become more or will they let their past hurts keep them from love?

"Big brother, you said that when we grow up, you will marry me!~" Ella Lacey was originally an orphan in the Orphanage, but, her fate changed overnight, and good fortune descended on her. At the age of seven, she was adopted and brought home by the Lindsey Family, the richest family in Yunhai City, receiving love from a ditzy mom and doting from a handsome older brother. Ten years later, her brother shone brightly, commanding the world, transforming into the CEO of Lindsey Group, cold as an iceberg, keeping people at a distance, yet spoiling her exclusively!

Konoha, Year 41. The Second Great Ninja War has only just ended, yet peace is nowhere to be found. Reborn as the Third Hokage, Sarutobi Hiruzen must guide a fractured village through internal strife and external threats, armed with a mysterious system that measures authority, diplomacy, military strength, economy, and education. From reclaiming Orochimaru to uniting rival clans, from political reform to technological advancement, this is the story of a Hokage who refuses to let Konoha decline. Konoha will not stagnate. It will accelerate. .... This is a translation of a Chinese Novel, with minor changes in some parts of the original story.

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On the edge of the kingdom, a nameless and unremarkable adventurer discovers a child in the ruins of fire and ash. Small horns. Faint scales. Eyes that burn like embers. Half human. Half dragon. The world would call her a monster. He calls her his daughter. Determined to raise her as human, he teaches her letters instead of slaughter, kindness instead of instinct, restraint instead of flame. Inside their small home, she is only a child learning to laugh. Outside, rumors spread of a dragon reborn — a calamity waiting to awaken. As the girl grows, so does the power sleeping in her blood. The kingdom begins to watch. The church begins to whisper. And the only friend the father ever trusted begins to ask a terrible question: How many lives are worth one child? To protect her, he must stand against a world that fears her existence. But love alone cannot silence prophecy — and promises are fragile things in the face of fear. When the world finally comes for the girl with dragon’s blood, the father will learn the true cost of raising a monster as a daughter. And the girl will learn what it means to be human… when humanity turns its back on her.

#Top 20 Webnovel Best Sellers 2021, 2022, 2023, and in 2024 #### History is said to be written by the victors. If so, how about Earth's history? Two millennia ago, a young boy named Emery met a tragic fate. In his final moments, he was transmigrated and accepted into the Universe's most prestigious school of magic. “You are among the chosen few from thousands of human worlds. Whether you seize this opportunity or not, is up to you. You are at Magus Academy, the pinnacle of humanity's ingenuity. Magic, science, and might are all within reach for those who dare to pursue them." [Scan complete - Quadruple affinity. Water, Earth, Plant, and Darkness.] "A quadruple acolyte! Only one in tens of thousands of acolytes possess this!" Thus began Emery’s journey together with his 4 friends from the furthest corner of Earth. Each year they returned to Earth to grow, seek revenge, save the princess, conquer the world, and become Earth's Greatest Magus. Their names are still etched in our history books to this day. Authors Note: I have always been fascinated by writing fantasy relating to historical facts. In this story, you will find characters inspired by real-world myth and legend. The universe I created hopefully will make the reader's imagination excited and logically plausible. I hope you enjoy it. ### Here are some key aspects you'll encounter: MC: The protagonist follows the classic weak-to-strong arc. World: Picture a blend of Harry Potter and Star Wars. System: While it's primarily a magic-based story, there's a structured system in place that's easy to follow. Additionally, elements of cultivation. Harem: No, there are several female interests. But I enjoy romance first. So even if there will be more than one love interest it will be deep. Note: English is not my first language, but you'll notice that my writing and English skills gradually improve throughout the chapters. Other: The novel delves into deep research on science and history, enriching the storyline with factual and intriguing details. Give it a read—you might be pleasantly surprised by what unfolds. Check Out the Video Trailer on youtube type "Earth's Greatest Magus"

If you are into Overpowered Main character, this book is for you. This is the most overpowered character you would find who started from the bottom to the top. A thrilling journey and adventure on his path of power and to the absolute peak. ___________________________ Anthony was an orphan and has been through the hard life filled with suffering Working twenty four hours a day with nothing to show for it. He prayed everyday for a better day but god seem to not hear him He only read novels and other books in other to escape his harsh reality, because it was only in it he found solace He died one night on his way home from work after cursing god for the first time as a result of his frustration. He thought he would be heading to hell for cursing god. But a Unique being that even the universe couldn't fathom was intrigued with Anthony's soul. He decided to grant Anthony a wish after he had been through a hard life Follow Anthony as he vows to achieve whatever he couldn't in his past life. He shall stand above all with absolute power All tremble with just the mention of his name Overpowered✓ Handsome✓ NOTE: This is my first book. HAREM PASS: DENIED R-18: DENIED Support us with your power stone and gift. DISCORD: https://discord.gg/ZNUNmJEEVC .................................................................... NOTE: The book cover isn't mine, if the owner wants me to remove it, I will

In a kingdom where the laws of men are mere fictions for the docile, Lilith waits behind a mask of fragility. While lords bleed themselves dry in wars, she silently architects the end of humanity as we know it. She seeks neither lands nor tribute, but the forbidden formula to extinguish human nature and bring forth a lineage of her own.

She is his enemy. He wants her son. And he just asked her to marry him. “Marry me.” “W-What?” Selene came to the Northern Territory under a false name—Lina—with a single goal: to uncover the truth behind the black scales on her son’s shoulder and the identity of his mysterious father. Instead of answers, she finds herself face-to-face with Caelis Valerian, the Grand Duke of the North—a man feared for his ruthlessness toward mages, yet revered as the unwavering protector of the beast clans. To the world, Lina is nothing more than an ordinary woman. But in truth, she is Selene—a powerful mage and swordswoman, feared by bandits and respected by mortals. Her son, Claude, however, appears to be an ordinary little boy. So why does the Grand Duke take such a keen interest in him… to the point of naming him his heir? To make Claude his legitimate successor, Caelis offers Lina a three-year contract marriage—one she cannot refuse. What begins as a cautious arrangement soon shifts. Trust grows as the distance between them fades, and before they realize it, love begins to bloom. But love built on secrets is fragile. Selene is the legendary Lunar Frost Sovereign—the very enemy Caelis has been hunting, with a bounty placed on her head. And Caelis, unaware of the truth, hesitates to grow closer to her, believing her heart still belongs to the man who fathered Claude… his own brother. When the truth is finally revealed, will their love survive—or will their contract marriage shatter before it ever truly begins?