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"You are my treasure, and anyone who touches you is stealing," he said, his possessiveness deep in his bones. That's why, in her past life, Lu Fengxuan ran away desperately until, on her deathbed, she came to a sudden realization. Reborn, she clung tightly to her husband's golden thigh, simultaneously tormenting scumbags and lovey-dovey couples without any delay. Dared they call her stupid, unruly, selfish, and greedy? The lord waved his hand dismissively: "Throw them all into the sea to feed the sharks!" Did they say she disrespected her elders and bullied the younger ones? The lord picked up his child, a smile of utter indulgence on his face, "I've spoiled them. Any objections?"

Reeling from the shame, anger, embarrassment of his break up with the love of his life publicly, Kieran White had gotten involved with a common waitress at the pub he visited. They had hit it off and soon had a one night stand that led to them signing a contract marriage of five years so Kieran could head his family's business. What Edwina Hall had thought was a dream come true soon came shattering with a reality so blindly forced into her face when her husband asked her to sign the divorce papers he presented to her. Devastated, she had signed the papers and had left her cold-hearted ex-husband alone only to realize that she was pregnant with his son. Five years later, the duo crossed part in the most unlikely places and this time, the tables had turned as Kieran would do anything to get Edwina to notice him and most importantly, be with him again. Would Edwina continue to feign indifference to the man who had her heart and the father of her son or would she ignore him and move on with someone else?

Who a- are you? How have you been here?" Kim's lips stuttered with fright as she immediately pulled the blanket to cover her breast. "Are you scared!? Eh?" The man sniffled, taking small steps towards her, making her drag her back. In a moment of passion, Kim's life is shattered when a drunken stranger mistakes her for his lover. The price she pays is steep, as she loses everything she holds dear and must forge a new path in life. Enter a mysterious doctor, whose charming presence is a balm to her wounded soul. But he too carries a heavy burden - an incurable disease that threatens to consume him. As they navigate their own emotional turmoil, they find themselves drawn to each other, despite their reservations. Can they unlock the key to each other's hearts and find love amidst their pain? Or will their kiss remain forever locked? This poignant and captivating story will keep you turning the pages until the very end.

Born of Alpha bloodline, Twilight is destined to succeed her father in ruling the Sliver Dragon Pack. The young, free-spirited alpha female is the strongest warrior in the pack, surpassing even her own father, and never cared about whether or not she would find her mate. Until the day she found him, the young Alpha-to-be of a neighbouring pack. Only to have him reject her for his bed buddy. Enraged and broken-hearted, she ran away and got severely injured along the way. Suddenly, she woke up in an unfamiliar place, only to find that her second-chance mate, Takumi, saved her. But her now cold-hearted self refuses to accept another mate but he won't give up that easily. Can Takumi win the Alpha's heart? Here’s a little sneak peek: “Imagine the one person who was literally made for you, supposed to be your other half and complete you in a way that no one else can and yet wants nothing to do with you. I’m over it, but I still feel like a monster for how I reacted to it. I know it happened a long time ago, but I still hate myself for it. His dad said it was ok, but I think he only said it to make me feel less guilty and deep down he hates me. And I'm pretty sure everyone else feels the same way.” It was then that she felt a little wetness on her face; she didn't realize that tears were streaming down her cheeks the whole time. That's when she broke down into more tears. Takumi pulled her into a hug. “I'm sure no one hates you.” “You don't hate me?” She asked between sobs. “How can I hate the girl I love? Especially when she's like this.” “You love me?” “Wasn't it obvious?” “Not really. I mean, you flirt and then joke about it. You make suggestive and sexual moves on me and then act as if they don't mean anything and you always use the terms ‘friends’ and ‘roommates’ whenever you refer to our relationship, so I went with it. If anything, you've been sending me mixed messages and it's very confusing.” “Sorry if I've been confusing and I'll make it clear this time. I love you.”

Update Daily! 9 AM PST ---------------------- Leo was reborn. In his past life, he was the least favored prince, a fearsome demon lord, a revenger from hell, and an enemy of the gods. To defeat him, the Goddess of Wishes cursed him with the most powerful hex. Defeated by the divine, in his rebirth, Leo started his second life bearing the curse of the Goddess of Wishes... Any wish he made would come true—however, his enemies would receive double the effect of that wish. Faced with such a mighty divine curse, Leo actually found joy. When his enemies raised their swords against him... "I wish to lose half of my body's strength." Instantly, his enemy collapsed, weakened and unable to stand. "I wish for ten thousand gold coins!" Consequently, Leo received ten thousand gold coins, and from his enemies, he acquired an additional twenty thousand! "Just a curse from the gods, nothing serious," said the reborn Leo nonchalantly, "Look, because of this curse, I have actually become stronger!" ---------------------- WPC DEC Entry! Please show your support if you enjoy the story! How can you show your support? Gift Power Stone! 150=1 bonus chapter 200=2 bonus chapters 500=3 bonus chapters Bonus release will drop the following week!

Ether Online was a VRMMORPG that captivated players with its expansive world and fantastic creatures like vampires, angels, demons, and elves. Willow was just another player... well, actually, he was among the unlucky few stuck with the Explorer class—great for support, but pitiful in combat. Luckily, that all changed when he discovered the Grimoire of Eros in the Cave of Greed, allowing him to switch to the Divine Seducer class. But this transformation happened on the same day that Ether Online’s servers shut down for good. Still, Willow went to bed feeling content, as though he had finally closed a chapter. Until... [THE TUTORIAL ENDED.] He awoke under a blue sky, lying on lush green grass. It didn’t take long to realize that he was somehow in the world of Ether Online itself—and this time, there was no logout option! [You have unlocked the Unique Skill “Transparent Lasso.”] "Hm! So now I can measure my relationships with hearts? What's this—an eroge?!" [You have unlocked the Unique Skill “Vision of Eros.”] "WHAT?! Does this mean I can sense people's intentions, feelings, and essence? It’s basically like reading their character files!" [You have unlocked the Unique Skill “Carnal Bond.”] "The description says: 'When you reach a high emotional bond with someone and become intimate, all your attributes will permanently increase'... THAT’S AMAZING!"

The Rising Star follows Yuto Nakamura, a young Japanese boy who dreams of becoming a professional football player but struggles with his self-confidence and skills. During a critical school tournament match, Yuto unexpectedly receives a mysterious "system" that grants him quests, challenges, and rewards to help him improve his football abilities. With the system guiding him, Yuto embarks on a long journey from school football to professional clubs, rising through the ranks of Japan’s youth teams and eventually joining foreign clubs like Barcelona and Manchester United. As Yuto navigates the pressures of competition, the system's rewards push him beyond his limits, but not without consequences. Mental strain, overreliance on the system, and conflicts with teammates begin to challenge Yuto as he learns that football is not a one-man game. Alongside his best friend Kenji and a cast of rivals and allies, Yuto battles his insecurities, grows into a leader, and sets his sights on helping Japan win the FIFA World Cup. Filled with thrilling football action, character development, and moments of personal growth, The Rising Star explores the journey of a boy becoming a national hero in the world of football.

# QI REJUVENATION # ALTERNATE WORLD “Young man, I can tell from your skeletal structure that you have an extremely rare talent. You must be a one in a million prodigy in the martial arts. Now that the Blue Planet has ascended, mutant beasts are ravaging our homes, and foreign species are invading our land, our people are in grave danger. Here, I have an [Infinite Demon God Physique Training Method], I’ll give it to you for just two dollars. You shall be entrusted with the mission of maintaining world peace.” Xu Lingyun was touched. He said, “I can’t believe that you can actually see my true potential. Here’s four dollars, no need to give me change.” The scammer took the money, left him a fake secret training manual, and left feeling content. Xu Lingyun brought the secret manual home. He slapped the cover of the book. Instantly, the aged, tattered book started emanating a magnificent array of lights. An ancient and powerful aura filled the air, dominating the stars and piercing through the age. A fake? Oh please, in front of me, there is no such thing as “description may not match the actual item, please see the actual item”.

Ella thought she would have an easy life transmigrating into a book. But what happens when she's not the only one. The Empress Dowager was a transmigrator too! Faced with obstacles from the start, Grace declared herself as a long-lost family member to the Empress Dowager. At the Empress Dowager's beck and call, Grace fights for her survival! Fancy food? Grace cooks it! Ambitious plans? Grace executes them! Need a daughter-in-law? Grace volunteers! The emperor might seem reserved and serious, but he hides a devilish wit and a penchant for dry humor, especially where Grace is concerned! Beneath the palace intrigues and political machinations, Grace remains determined to use her modern knowledge for a greater cause: Improve womens' rights in this ancient world. She's ready to fight for change, one bold step at a time ......

Lin Yi transmigrated to the parallel universe of Blue Star, which was suffering from the invasion of the heavenly realms. Evil demons, monsters, and slaves of the old gods had descended, and people of different classes became the defenders and masters of the human race. Lin Yi changed his class to a life-type class, Enchanter. He, who could only enchant equipment, was ready to lie flat, but accidentally awakened the 10,000 times enhancement system, and his enchanting ability was increased up to 10,000 times. [Level 1 Novice Magic Robe]: Magical Defense: 4 Enchant ①: Magical Counter Damage: 10,000% Counter Damage Enchant ②: Magical Defense Increase: 40,000 [Level 1 Novice Sword]: Physical Attack 7 Enchant ①: 10,000% Crit: 100% Crit on the first attack Enchant ②: Attack Power Increase: 70,000 [Use Return: The champion who uses the weapon you build will crit back their level, class, attributes, skills! "Ding, Great Swordsman Li Qianrou used your enchanted [Secret Silver Sword], returning 100,000 [experience] points to you!" "Ding, Grand Wizard Lina used your enchanted [Purple Dragon Staff], returning you 10,000 [Wisdom Attribute Points]!" "Ding, Summoner Xiao Ya used your enchanted [Summoner Necklace], returning the Summoner skill [Skeleton Summoning Art] to you!" The most powerful [Enchanter] in history was born.