the wanderer lies

Sister in law: "Qing, why is the eggplant you planted curved?" Li Qing: "What do you understand? Only curved ones are more enjoyable?" Sister in law's face turned red and she said, "Why are cucumbers straight?" Li Qing chuckled mischievously and said, "Only straight ones can go deeper."

Before Yin Ci entered matrimony, she shared an intimate moment with her mysterious fiancé, a man she had never met before. Surprisingly, this fiancé displayed a disdainful attitude towards her. Despite Yin Ci's usual arrogance, she resorted to cunning manipulation before vanishing. Yet, amidst countless unforeseen developments, fate ultimately led her into the embrace of her enigmatic betrothed.

All she wanted was to convince Qin Zhan, a well-known patisserie, to join her in her new restaurant. But, everyone who she had sent returned with bad news: Rejected! Rumor has it that Qin Zhan quit life as a reputable chef to stay in the small town and run a small noodle stand. No matter how much anyone offered to hire him, Qin Zhan had rejected every one. No! That man would not even hear a word before he showed everyone to the door. Since everyone she sent returned with no good result, Gu Xin Ye had no other choice but to do everything herself! Just as Gu Xin Ye thought that she will be able to convince Qin Zhan with her persuasion skill and charm, a misunderstanding led her to work for Qin Zhan instead, as his helper! ----- Illustration: kirinlukis ----- Shared universe with: 1. Loving You Too Much 2. A Lifetime with You 3. You're My Only Star 4. The Dragon Beside Me 5. Love So Sweet 6. Commander Qi's Runaway Wife 7. The Wedding Planner's Romance

Hey, have you heard of a rumour floating around recently? I heard that there’s this girl walking around, weird, right? She walks and just goes around the place, no one knows who she is, no one knows where she came from. Hell, I don’t think even she knows the answers. But oddly enough, she never seems to age, does she? Of all the dragons, dwarves, elves everywhere, there’s a simple tale passed down from generation to generation. Of a girl that does not age. But... How did it all start? In this fantasy world, how did this person come to be? A world where humans isolate themselves within their walls, wary of the monsters that lie outside. A world of magic, a world of fantasy, but nothing seems carefree nor fun. Dating back to one of the greatest disasters known to humanity, the disaster where many deaths were witnessed, life was made. Living eternally, forever wandering about the world. Monsters do not attack her, no sickness plagues her, and time becomes irrelevant. Wandering from village to village, eventually, she comes across a group of excited people. 'Hey, take us out to the unknown, we want to see the world!' This is a tale of finding the meaning of life in a world where nothing seems to go anyone's way. *(Notice: The first part of the story is a backstory. If you don't really like the theme of the backstory, I understand if you just don't read it.)

Mia Jannison leading her life as a doppelganger to Hazel Cunningham knows that she has no right to fall for Victor Cunningham. She tries every way to push him away even though she likes where things are heading to. Will her perseverance be able to resist his sweet charm? Will she able to bear the miserable consequences without losing her balance? Will she win over her heart who tasted Love for the first time? ---------- Excerpt “I can’t commit a sin,” Mia announced. “Even if that sin helps you in saving the life of your ailing husband?” Victor quizzed. Mia was trapped between her need and the guilt of committing a sin. Victor smirked looking at her restlessness knowing that her reply will be in his favour. “I have some rules,” Mia murmured. “So do I” Victor smiled with relief. “I am scared” Mia trembled. “Don’t be. We both are in his together. Your lies will stay safe with me and I expect the same for my lies. The truth of our relationship should stay safe no matter what. Remember, it’s our vulnerabilities and lies which binds us” Victor briefed in a calm tone which sent shivers down her spine. “Can’t wait to live with you wifey” Victor winked to ease Mia. “So do I dear husband” Mia replied back with confidence. The story penned with heart, imbibing all the emotions. A novel showcases the strength of love. The story has layers and mysteries, will Mia and Victor get through them or will they take separate routes. Dive in to see how long the lies tie the strangers together. It will be a worthy rollercoaster ride, please do give it a try. This work is original. The cover belongs to the rightful owners. Please encourage this novel through your Votes and Comments. Do Drop a review

Ash's life was a monotonous grind of work and longing. Struggling to make ends meet and yearning for love, he felt utterly ordinary without any meaning in his life. Then, in a flash, everything changed. He awoke in a towering forest, dwarfed by colossal trees. Panic surged as his unfamiliar surroundings overwhelmed him. Thankfully, a glimmer of hope emerged and his golden finger, appeared before him, his "Infinite Horizons System." However, his happiness didn't last long as realised that his system wasn't anything extraordinary as described in novels. The only useful feature was the ability to save his progress like in a game, allowing him to respawn at the moment of the saved file after his death. He still had to work hard to survive in this new world, harvest tons of exp to become stronger and to make matters worse, he didn't have any memories of the body he occupied or any idea about the kind of world he was in. This ignorance persisted until his head was struck by a flying axe, causing him to lose his life, just minutes after his reborn, making him realise that he is in a world with difficulty set on Hell Mode. However, a legend was born after that day. Whispers spread throughout every goblin kingdom of a "crazy human hunter" – a man who always seemed one step ahead of them. No trap, plan, or strategy could catch him off guard. But whispers soon turned to fear as rumours of his true motives surfaced - a relentless pursuit of wealth and… their females. Join Ash on a thrilling adventure! Explore a world teeming with diverse races and captivating wonders. Witness his rise to power as he confronts cunning enemies of all shapes and sizes, amasses treasures beyond imagination, and embarks on a quest to become the most formidable adventurer the world has ever seen.

“... Till death do us apart.” It was a love promise. Nicolás Moreno has lived his life under the shadows, he was a name whispered for his cruel ways and cold-heartedness, known for being a sadist whose only emotion was hate, his face was thought to be a reflection of his ugly heart. When one dinner changes everything for the gentle, kind Annalise Armillo, she finds herself in church the next day with a different identity and now to be married to the most loathsome person ever, and for a man who enjoys other people's misery, breaking a pure-hearted, sweet woman like Anna was going to give Nicolás all of the satisfaction he craved, the only thing he doesn't plan on is the innocent-looking woman's ability to arouse the dirtiest desires in him. “... Till death do us apart.” It was a threat.

They met when they never should have. Pushed together and then pulled apart by the world. Catrina and Alex's worlds collide. Her dark, tortured soul was born in secrets and lies. His ruthless, eccentric personality protects what he forged with lies and deception. After losing everyone she has ever loved at the hands of a manipulative, ruthless psychopath Cameron 'El Demonio' Navarr, it becomes Catrina 'Cat' Banning's mission as an Undercover CIA Agent to seek revenge against him. At all costs. Her life takes an unexpected turn when, eight years later she comes face to face with her past. Alexander Michael James Knight has had a tough upbringing. His story may read like the typical 'rags-to-riches'. But he has had to sacrifice his dreams and true self to raise his family legacy - Knight Inc to new heights. A new device made by the company catches the attention of 'El Demonio' that has the power to destroy the world in the wrong hands. He has to protect all that he has built. At all costs. Even if he has to stand up against his past. Will they ever be able to uncover the secrets and lies between them? Will they ever find out about the other's deception? Can they overcome their past to reunite?

"Ava," Alex's voice rumbled across the room, a playful glint in his drunken eyes, "but you're not her, are you? You're someone else."Evie, heart hammering against her ribs, forced a casual smile. "I don't understand" she stammered, hating the way her voice wobbled, because he was right. He raised an eyebrow, hand reaching out to cup her face. "Some days it really feels like you are and on other days..." Before he could finish, he closed his eyes, falling asleep. Evie's breath hitched. But how could he know? A cold dread pooled in her stomach."Alex, I—" she began, but the words died on her lips. Evie's carefully constructed world tilted on its axis. Could he see through the charade? Had her deception finally caught up to her? In From Lies to Love: Deceiving My Sexy Billionaire, Evie must confront the consequences of her deception as love and truth collide in a high-stakes game of hearts.

From disparate worlds, Ava Taylor and Liam Parker are brought crashing together by an intense attraction...and an outrageous deception.Ava is Manhattan's billionaire princess, while Liam has clawed his way from the harsh streets. When a chance encounter ignites an irresistible spark, Liam's envious friends goad him into an unthinkable scheme to win the untouchable heiress. What begins as a drunken bet soon spirals into an intricate web of lies as Liam infiltrates Ava's world under an illusion of wealth. Just as he resolves to confess, Ava's father's new will forces Liam's hand: wed Ava before her 25th birthday or she loses her inheritance. Grasping at this Hail Mary, Liam agrees to a sham marriage with the woman he's come to love for real.But Ava's unhinged ex is hatching dark schemes of revenge that rapidly escalate from mental torture to cold-blooded murder. As betrayals threaten to shatter their bond, can true love survive being forged from lies? Filled with passion and haunting twists, this page-turner will leave you reeling.