in the unlikely event rebecca yarros

Following his father's murder, Wu Ling's mother returned to the life of a courtesan, disguising her young son as a girl to take refuge in the Bamboo Silk House, a women's only sect dedicated to the arts. Now, as his powers awaken, he'll find himself torn between protecting his family and the goals of powerful cultivators who see him as a means to an end. "Wu Ling, I've accepted a marriage proposal on your behalf," the bewitching Hall Master of the Bamboo Silk House declared. "When you enter the Inner Sect, you'll enter under the name 'Hua Qianhu', fiancee of a young lord of the Liang family." "Hall Master, that's impossible!" Wu Ling protested. "Even if you ignore my relationship with Meifeng, I might have dressed well enough to hide as a mortal woman but I could never..." "So you truly didn't realize what you were doing," the Hall Master said, a dark smile on her lips. "Little Ling, you're a natural-born Shapeshifter. I'll teach you what you need to know," she said, her features shifting until she looked like a mirror image of the stunned Wu Ling. "As long as you follow my arrangements and learn my techniques, it isn't impossible for you to reunite with Meifeng..." "But you should consider Young Lord Liang carefully," the Hall Master added. "His affection for you is genuine. Perhaps, one day, you'll even feel the same for him..."

Briar had always harbored a crush in her heart. However, with her status as the official nanny of the Meyer family, she knew her chances were close to zero. After all, there were many other eligible women out there and it was not in her place to cross this line. All it took was one crucial call from home and she found herself signing a contract she never dreamed was possible. The man she had pinned after for years, Logan Meyer, needed a trophy wife, an accessory to hang on his arm, and a mother to his three kids. And as the nanny his children were used to seeing, Briar happened to fit the bill. She needed the money to save a relative. But more than that, this was an opportunity for her to reach the forbidden fruit she could only see but not touch for years. However, when the secrets of her past, which she wished to have forgotten and had locked in Pandora’s Box over twelve years ago, threaten to come out. The kind that would shatter the image she had painstakingly forged, thwart everything that she had worked hard for all these years and send her to prison for the rest of her life, forcing her to part with the man she dearly loves. To stop her adversaries from destroying everything that she had dreamt of since she was a child, Briar would be forced to make choices. Choices that would change her life forever. Even if it means shedding all pretenses and revealing her true self.

In the vibrant city of Cebu, in the Philippines, our tale unfolds. Benjo, a humble janitor, experiences a life-altering event when an accident in his workplace, a science lab, catapults him into an alternate universe. In this new world, he is recognized as the Chosen One, the hero destined to shield the universe from a looming menace. In this extraordinary world, Benjo assembles a group of faithful friends and allies. Together, they face daunting challenges and confront formidable foes. Despite the immense odds against them, their hope never falters. Their unwavering determination, selfless bravery, and strong bonds of friendship form their line of defense against the threats they face. As danger looms, Benjo steps up to his destiny. With his comrades beside him, he spearheads the fight against the perils that threaten their world. The story is a tribute to the power of hope, the strength of unity, and the indomitable spirit of a hero. That's the heart of "The Misadventures of the Unlikely Hero", a tale of an ordinary man from Cebu who rises to become an extraordinary hero.

Lila Devereaux is a woman who has built an empire on ambition, control, and perfection. As the CEO of Devereaux Enterprises, she is untouchable, admired, and feared by those around her. But beneath the cold exterior lies a woman who has spent her entire life running from the ghosts of her past—driven by the weight of expectations from her powerful father and the relentless pressure to never show weakness. When Lila hires Ethan Blake, a seemingly ordinary man from a world far removed from her own, she expects him to be just another cog in the corporate machine. But Ethan’s quiet strength, sharp mind, and unflinching honesty challenge everything she’s built her life around. As he begins to navigate the complexities of her world with surprising ease, Lila finds herself facing the one thing she’s worked so hard to avoid—vulnerability. Caught between the high demands of her father, the unraveling pressures of her company’s expansion, and a growing attraction to Ethan that she can't ignore, Lila must confront the walls she's spent years constructing. Can she continue to hide behind her armor, or will she allow herself to be seen for the first time in years? Unlikely Orders is a gripping exploration of power, ambition, and the hidden cost of success. As Lila struggles with the balance between maintaining control and discovering trust, she must decide if she can let someone into her life without losing everything she’s worked for—or if love and vulnerability are luxuries she can no longer afford.

In a world divided by hatred among five races—humans, elves, orcs, dwarfs, and fairies—an outcast orc named Gragg encounters four equally marginalized beings from different races. Together, they embark on a perilous journey to stop a malevolent demon. Each member of the group possesses unique powers, and they must overcome their differences to save their world from darkness. “The Unlikely Unity” is an action-packed fantasy adventure about friendship, acceptance, and the extraordinary potential within unlikely heroes.

An Alpha Wolf who needs a wife to keep running his pack teams up with a matchmaker who needs a husband to convince her parents she can run the family business. Both of them are hiding things and have pasts. What can possibly go wrong? The Wolf's Unlikely Mate is created by Chris Redding, an eGlobal Creative Publishing signed author.

Reyan Baron, a mercenary who was orphaned by royalty at a young age, grew up to become a stone cold killer. He didn't mind who he was asked to assassinate as long as the price was right his only policy was that he never work for royalty or nobility but that all Changes when Elena Heinrich the princess of one of the largest growing kingdoms is kidnapped out of desperation the king contacts Reyan to rescue his daughter, he offers an unreasonable amount of money that makes him agree.

In "Unlikely Hearts," follow Victoria Gold, an 18-year-old with wavy caramel hair, as she embarks on a life-changing journey with her classmates Rosa and Tina. Their last memorable experience together before stepping into adulthood leads them to a six-month army training camp, where they encounter a group of boys that includes Kyle, a charismatic and respected general. As Victoria and her friends navigate the challenges of military training, they find themselves drawn to the boys in unexpected ways. Victoria's initial skepticism about the military environment melts away as she gets to know Kyle, whose dedication and leadership inspire her. Amidst rigorous drills and intense camaraderie, Victoria and Kyle's connection deepens, blossoming into a tender romance that defies expectations. Their love story unfolds against the backdrop of discipline, courage, and the bonds forged in the crucible of training, highlighting the resilience of young hearts in the face of adversity. "Unlikely Hearts" is a captivating tale of love, growth, and the transformative power of unexpected encounters, weaving together themes of self-discovery, friendship, and the courage to follow one's heart against all odds.

It's no secret that science and technology are advancing rapidly every year. From brain implants to artificial intelligence, DNA alteration came as no surprise to the humble citizens of Maryland USA. When a scientist known by her alias "Zalic" and for her not so subtle support of dictatorship and comparisons to the human society as nothing more than test monkeys makes a breakthrough in altering human DNA to the point of giving the host unimaginable power, she goes on a rampage creating more and more 'supers' to fulfil her ultimate desire of complete human control, leaving canisters of the altered DNA all over the city. With her right hand and first successful experiment, Twister, there seems to be nothing, not even the government that can stop her. Analise McGregor is a waitress at a small 80s themed diner in Maryland. When one evening finds a strange pair of rings in the back room of the restaurant she works in, her life becomes turned upside down when she is approached in a dark alleyway with the known villain herself, Twister. But Twister isn't as evil as the media made her out to be..

For a loving pair of teenage parents daily life had daily problems, from great to petty ones. However the future was bright. They had plans, and parental support from both sides. And then a "magical mascot" and ghosts and others crashed into their lives, with a war following at their heels. Now watch as they all try to live through the problems a war brings to life.