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"I'm not impressed." He said and Kalina guessed the laughter in his words. "Still." She returned, trying to match his amusement and completely failing. That man had a knack for annoying her, that was for sure. ¿Why? Kalina didn't know for sure. She felt a little stupid about the discovery, but there was something else. Something attracted her to him, that was undeniable.

Lucas Arden lost the woman he loved because he trusted the wrong person—his secretary, whose lies poisoned his heart against Lyra Ashford. A day before their wedding, he left for an “urgent business”, deciding to postpone their marriage without even asking her, believing she would wait for his return. To Lyra, that was the final wound. She ended the relationship, refusing to be the only one fighting for their love. But fate had other plans. To save her family from humiliation, Lyra agreed to marry the man her family chose—Rowan Pierce, her unexpected savior... and Lucas’s greatest rival. ++++++++++++++++++ [Excerpt of Chapter 01] Lyra struggling to catch her breath as she gave the driver the directions. Tears slipped down her cheeks, and she quickly wiped them away with a trembling hand. She failed to notice another passenger sitting in the front of her. The man simply raised a finger—a silent gesture instructing the driver to do exactly as she said. The cab lurched forward, speeding away into the night, while the man's lips curled into a cold, amused smile as he watched his long-time rival fling his jacket to the ground in frustration. Rowan Pierce, a man in a suit, sat quietly as Lyra's soft sobs filled the cab, drifting through the air like a mournful song. He said nothing, having already witnessed the scene unfold. Lyra gazed out the window, hoped the passing cityscape might ease the weight on her chest. Every part of her loved him, yet that same love was what broke her heart when things went wrong. Her thoughts were a tangled mess, and the urge to scream clawed at her throat—but then she remembered she was still in the cab. So she punched the seat in front of her as hard as she could, treating it like a makeshift punching bag. Rowan didn't feel much from the blow, but he did raise a brow—apparently, his seat had just become her therapist.

The world of Hentai is a Dangerous Place, Especially if Your Best Friend is a Hentai Protagonist and You Are a Trap (MC is a Heroine) (Male-To-Female)

She gave up her dream of shining on the ballerina stage —for him. She sacrificed her self-respect —for him. She forgot her true identity —for him. But even after all that, she couldn’t compare to the woman who held Ryan’s heart. Arwen Quinn, heiress of prestigious Quinn family, realized too late that no matter what she did, she would never win Ryan’s love. The future that awaited her was a life trapped in endless misery of a loveless marriage. So, decisively, she ends their relationship and walks away. What she didn’t expect was that in breaking free from Ryan, she had opened the door for Aiden to enter her life — a chance that he had been waiting for. Aiden Winslow, an enigmatic CEO isn’t just mysterious —he is determined, and won’t allow to take Arwen away from him again. ____ Excerpt: Aiden narrowed his eyes, “Are you sure about this?” “If I wasn’t sure, I wouldn’t have asked,” Arwen replied coolly. “Stop dawdling. If you’re unwilling, I’ll find someone else who can get the marriage certificates today.” His expression darkened as he pulled her close. “Once offered to me, it’s mine alone.” Unfazed, Arwen asked, “So, do you accept? If yes, we’ll get the certificates now.” “On one condition,” he said. “I don’t do contract marriages. The woman I marry will be the woman I share my bed with. If you agree, then we’ll—” “Not a problem. Let’s go,” Arwen said without letting him finish, pulling him into the Civil Marriage Bureau.

“There will be chapter updates every Monday and Thursday.” Since kindergarten, Nina and William have been inseparable. Their friendship seemed unbreakable, a bond everyone envied. Until high school. When Chloé, brilliant and confident, enters William’s life, Nina believes she can remain the loyal, silent friend. But gradually, her feelings shift. What she once considered pure friendship turns into a confusing emotion she doesn’t dare to name. Around them are their friends: Sophia, Charlotte, and Rose, Nina’s confidantes, and Thomas, Franklin, and Junior, William’s circle. Each brings a perspective, support, or obstacle, making the high school environment both familiar and tension-filled. Through laughter, parties, homework, and mundane moments, Nina experiences the rollercoaster of teenage emotions: jealousy, guilt, and fear of ruining everything. Every small gesture, every silence becomes a minefield. Her notebook becomes the only place she can pour out her racing heart: “Love me, please, William.”

Han Ji-won grew up too early. With a mother lost to alcohol and fleeting lovers, he learned that love is nothing but a lie wrapped in pretty words. Every day, he studies, works, and survives—cold, quiet, and colorless. Then, Lee Haneul sits beside him. Haneul is everything Ji-won isn’t: laughter that fills hallways, sunlight that spills into shadows, and dreams painted in a thousand bright colors. To everyone, he’s the school’s sunshine. To Ji-won, he’s a nuisance who won’t stop smiling. But the longer they share a desk, the more Ji-won begins to change. He learns that warmth can exist without promises, that beauty can be found in imperfection, and that sometimes, a person can become your entire world. Together, they paint, laugh, and fall quietly in love. Until one day, the light fades. Years later, Ji-won stands in a gallery filled with his art every canvas a memory of Haneul. The world calls him a genius, but he knows the truth: he’s just a man trying to repaint a lost sunlight. “He Painted Me Alive” is a tender, funny, and heartbreaking story about two boys, one teaching the other how to live and how to keep living after love turns to memory.

In her past life, Qiao Qiqi was brainwashed by a heartless man and a shameless woman, leading to the downfall of her family. Reborn, she kicks scumbags and make them regret the day they crossed her. Qiao Qiqi's mom: "My Qiqi is gentle and timid, don't scare her." The gangster whose limbs were broken by Qiao Qiqi: "????" Who... is really scared here? Qiao Qiqi's dad: "My Qiqi has no particular skill, she'll just inherit the family fortune." Big shots from all circles: "????" Indeed, she has no 'one' particular skill—she's good at everything! * Back in high school, Qiao Qiqi was waiting for Gu Shili to transfer to First Middle School. In her past life, he helped fulfill her last wish; in this life, she's determined to repay his kindness. Gu Shili was brought back to the country by his family early. On his first day at school, he sees a fight outside—more precisely, a pretty girl is single-handedly beating up the opponent! Qiao Qiqi kicks the last piece of trash to the ground, her foot ruthlessly stepping on the opponent's face. Her fair and beautiful face is both stunning and spirited! She lifts her head to meet a pair of 'startled' black eyes. Qiao Qiqi: "????" Gu Shili: "..." "Um... if I say I'm just playing with them, would you believe it?" Gangsters: "..."

She schemed to have Brandan marry her, and the price was being overpowered! Iris Harris was overwhelmed and, for the sake of her own life, presented a divorce agreement. Who would have thought she'd be pinned against the wall in the blink of an eye? "What are you trying to do..." she asked in panic. "Do you admit it?" "Yes..." "Do you still dare to divorce?" Iris Harris, tears welling up: "I don't dare!"

New Territories Socialite She is the top socialite, she met him at eighteen, he was as dazzling as a diamond. Made for each other. But at that time, her eyes were on another person, "Mr. Feng, you're too big!" Eight years passed, time flies. When a series of business upheavals followed one after another, her socialite status was gone, her husband cheated and betrayed her, and in her downfall, she met him again. She woke up sore from a luxurious bed in the morning. He stood naked, wrapped in only a bath towel, leaned against the window, holding half a glass of red wine, and smiled, "I'm too big?" She: "..." Then many years later, she woke up from the bed of the wife-protecting fanatic. He smiled at her. She firmly said, "Mr. Feng, you're too old!" He: "..." ★ 1V1, clean mind and body, sweet doting story + heart-wrenching story. This is a story about ten years of unwavering love pursuit. Feel free to dive in, you won't regret it.

The interview begins: "Boss Gu, what is your view on pursuing women?" "The most important thing is loyalty and protection." The man turned his head to look at the petite woman beside him, his deep-set eyes glowing with utmost affection. "He's obviously cunning and shameless, relentlessly dealing with both friends and in-laws, without any limits..." Shang Xixia's smile was brilliant, but her slightly twitching lips betrayed her silent complaints. "Boss Gu, why did you choose to inherit and manage the Gu Group?" "There are many ways to live life, I want to..." Gu Jingchen's lips curved slightly, exuding a calm elegance. "If I couldn't be at home all the time, Continuing her inner complaints, Shang Xixia glanced with great grievance at the man beside her. ... The most beautiful love is when, after growing up, you are still my beloved childhood sweetheart.

"Amethyst Smith thought transferring into her dream university would be the start of something new — a fresh chapter built on her intelligence, ambition, and quiet hope for normalcy. But her beauty drew the wrong kind of attention. A ruthless campus bully wanted her, and he wouldn’t stop until she belonged to him. The only safe place he dared not trespass was the territory of Nathaniel Ashbluff — the man everyone feared, the rumored psychopath who carried shadows of murder around his name. Caught between danger and desire, Amethyst must decide: run from the storm, or step into the one place everyone else avoids — his world."

Mia, a teenager accustomed to the peaceful life on her family’s farm in Staunton, faces a major change when she has to move to sophisticated Florida to live with her father. Between a pristine house, strict rules, and a school full of challenges, she must adapt to a new world filled with unfamiliar people, unexpected friendships, and confrontations with difficult classmates. Between the comfort of the countryside and the fast pace of the city, Mia discovers that growing up isn’t always easy, but every challenge brings an opportunity to become stronger.

To everyone in the Full Moon Pack, Hailee Stones was just an omega, the quiet daughter of the pack house cook. No one ever guessed she was more than that. As an omega, she was often overlooked, belittled, and disrespected, especially by Nathan, the Alpha’s son. He always singled her out, teasing and tormenting her in ways she couldn’t understand. Why did he bother to notice someone like her at all? Everything began to change when Callum, the Alpha heir of the Nightshade Pack, transferred to Moonridge Academy to finish his final year. The school was located in Full Moon Pack territory, and Hailee was surprisingly chosen to be his guide. But they weren’t the only ones to cross paths. Nathan's cousin, Dane, the charming and mysterious Beta heir of the Snowmoon Pack, known for always getting what he wanted, also took a sudden interest in her. Dane, who had never glanced twice at an omega before, seemed drawn to the fiery girl who refused to bow her head. Things escalated quickly. Soon, all three young heirs, Nathan, Callum, and Dane, were fighting for her attention. The tension between them grew unbearable, and Hailee was caught in the middle, torn and confused by her feelings for each of them. Then, just a week before her eighteenth birthday, everything changed. Hailee slept with all three of them… on the very same day. And the very next morning, she vanished without a trace. Ten years later, Hailee returned to the Full Moon Pack. But she wasn’t alone. She came back with three boys, triplets, each bearing a startling resemblance to one of the men she had left behind. Now Nathan, Callum, and Dane each claim that at least one of the boys is their son, if not all three. As for Hailee? She has no idea who the true father or fathers are.

--- Synopsis – Language Shapes Reality Emma Caldwell has always been quiet, careful, and invisible — because every word she speaks has the power to change reality. A single misplaced phrase can shatter glass, warp perception, or leave chaos in her wake. At college, surrounded by chatter, laughter, and a world that doesn’t understand her, she struggles to keep her secret… and her feelings for Ethan, the one boy she can’t dare to speak to. But Emma is not alone. Others like her exist: some who wish to guide her, and others who would use her gift for their own dangerous purposes. As the line between ally and enemy blurs, Emma must learn to control the words that could save or destroy her… before it’s too late. In a world where language shapes reality, silence may be the only way to survive.

misaki never thought anyone truly saw her not in her old life, where she moved like a shadow through crowded rooms. So when she wakes up one rainy morning in a stranger’s garden, surrounded by plum blossoms and silence, she doesn’t assume it’s fate. She just wonders… what if this time, someone lets her stay? She has no magic. No secret lineage. No grand mission to break the Sohma curse. All she has is this the way she notices when Kyo’s fists are clenched too tight, how Yuki’s smile doesn’t always reach his eyes, or that Tohru hides her own exhaustion behind endless kindness. Slowly, gently, she becomes part of their rhythm folding laundry with Tohru, leaving tea outside Kyo’s door, listening without flinching when the truth comes out. And for the first time, she starts to believe she might belong. But belonging isn’t simple. Not when jealousy flares in the dark. Not when Kyo looks at her like she’s something precious he doesn’t deserve. This is a story about healing that happens quietly in shared silences, mended sleeves, and the courage to stay when running would be easier. Set in the world of Fruits Basket, it’s not about changing destiny… but learning you’re worthy of love exactly as you are.

When Oleksandr Motuzenko, a Ukrainian high school senior, wins a one-year scholarship to study in South Korea, he expects a fun, easy exchange year — a break before university. Instead, he’s thrown into a whirlwind of culture shock, fame, music, and complicated feelings. Between joining a student band, falling for someone he shouldn’t, and navigating rivalries and heartbreak, Oleksandr learns that being fine isn’t about keeping it together — it’s about learning who you are when everything’s falling apart.

What would happen if a new teacher arrived at U.A. High — the prestigious school for heroes in My Hero Academia — so beautiful and alluring that she turned every head around her? But who is she really… and what is she hiding behind that smile?

Isn’t she a bully? Then why is she suddenly so sweet to me? ... All my life, I’ve remembered her as my nemesis, one of my greatest fears back in high school my wicked desk mate, my evil roommate. I would shiver at the mere mention of her name, ELENA MORGAN, even while trying to keep my composure. There was something about her presence the quiet danger in her gaze, the way she carried power like a crown that always made me tremble. Seven years later, fate played its cruel trick. I met her again, Elena Morgan not as my classmate this time, but as my boss. The heiress to one of New York’s biggest empires, the Solaria Group. I had no choice but to work under her as her secretary. At first, I tried to brace my mind, believing she would still be the tough, ruthless girl I remembered. But I should’ve guarded my heart instead… Because she isn’t just powerful she’s sweet in ways that burn slowly, tenderly, until resistance feels impossible. Slowly, I begin to see the truth the reason behind her coldness in school, and how I had mistaken her quiet protection for cruelty. And now, piece by piece, she dissolves the fear I once felt… replacing it with something far more dangerous, a longing I can’t escape, and a love that I can’t resist.

Madison Carter is your typical Senior nerd except that she has two great best friends - Chloe and Brooke. She has great dreams and a big imagination. But being held up with all the studying, she does not really have much of an interesting life outside her books and her room. With her BFFs beside her, who will stop at nothing to get her to attend prom, will her best friends get to change her mind about going to prom? What will happen when her high school crush sits next to her in her history class? Will she ever get the opportunity to give her love life a chance before the school year ends?

Lu Zhao thought the scariest thing in the apocalypse was the monsters—until he saw his teammate Jiang Jin pinning Gu Xun against the wall, and blinding white light burst from Gu Xun’s body. As the world collapses, three college roommates awaken powers beyond imagination: wind, fire, and light. But survival is only half the battle. Between betrayal, obsession, and a love that burns too bright, Lu Zhao must decide: is Gu Xun his salvation—or his doom? A slow-burn, emotionally charged tale of power, desire, and the unraveling of humanity.