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[Mature Content] Pollyanna, haunted by her father's mysterious suicide and the rumors of a family curse, faces strange encounter in Dunecliff city. After a disillusioning relationship, she doubts true love exists, until mysterious messages and near-death experiences disrupt her life. When her ex-fiance is murdered, Pollyanna seeks solace in her hometown, Aleyska, only to uncover her father's hidden secrets. As she grapples with her newfound identity as part of a "pack" and the enigmatic title of "Luna," it was confirmed that she indeed has no Luna wolf. In the midst of making the public announcement, Pollyanna is confronted by a stranger with a chilling claim. "Get her bags," a commanding voice pierces the air, freezing Pollyanna in shock. "I'm here to collect my mate." Mate? Pollyanna's world spins as she faces the unsettling prospect of multiple Alphas vying for her allegiance. How did her life spiral into such uncertainty?

In the year 2741 Music has become a thing created solely via technology. The age of instruments had long since passed. Jericho grew up in a family who lived ‘outdated’ lives. From his grandfather, he learned how make, repair, and play a good amount of instruments. It was his life passion. If he lived in the early 2000s he would have become famous with the skill he possessed. The man worked hard on both his job at an antique shop and his failing musical career to take care of kid sister, the only family member he had left. Freedom online (A very generic MMO type of name) had recently been released. One of the many VRMMORPG’s created in this era. Jericho and his sister ignored the game as it was something well beyond what they could afford. After unknowingly experiencing both a disaster and a fortuitous encounter, Jericho and his sister are given the game with the hope this new world can bring his wonderful music to light. New! Discord Link to a fandom server: https://discord.gg/AAq7MMv Also help keep me afloat: ko-fi.com/eranoth

Krilo's first transmigration happens in the land of Terra. A world of monsters, strange machines, and magic where everyone is bestowed with a system from nature itself to make them stronger. He leads a peaceful life in a village of the west. Until one day, strange machines arrive and destroy everything in its path. His village is turned into war headquarters by the coalition in an effort to stand a chance against the behemoth. Until suddenly one of the major kingdoms in the coalition massacres all of the inhabitants including poor Krilo all of the sudden. Krilo then undergoes a second reincarnation that takes place in the same world as his first reincarnation. But the difference is, he is now a battlepet for a boy with a class of bard. A fighting partner for his human in the form of an animal-like creature. However, his second reincarnation results in him and his human being jailed for life for a strange reason. Doomed to death and can't seem to level up, Krilo must find a way to seek out revenge against his adversaries in his previous life. But the idea of companionship does not fit his lifestyle. Should he stick to his human companion or take extreme measures to sever the ties? Soon after his escape, Krilo comes into contact with the power of The Void. [You are destined to be the strongest] [To gain level exponentially, the host must do 3 things: a. Strike your opponent b. Absorb the natural essence of another battlepet c. Absorb the natural essence of a human] Absorbing natural essence is the equivalent of absorbing someone's life. So, Have Krilo decided what to do with his bard? Is Terra will be the same as it used to be? Meanwhile, his human companion also has a mysterious power granted to him by The Nature Creator, the one that opposes The Void. Which one will bring grace and which one will bring calamity? ================== the above synopsis mostly applies to 30+ chapter of the book. So readers should be patient reading the beginning part first. What to expect: 1. adventure 2. intense worldbuilding (western fantasy) 3. somewhat a system novel (only the stat, skill, etc) 4. weak MC 1 (krilo) in the beginning, later may be classified as overpowered. Antihero 5. smart MC 2 (Niva) 6. No harem (for now) 7. excellent but rather serious story *The novel cover does not belong to me. All credits goes to the artist.

"I have a confession: I may be king, but I fell in love with you the moment we met on the hill. Everything about the moment was pure magic." "My king," Oliver whispered. "The way you feel is mutual." Oliver tenderly rested his fingers under Fennel's chin, his eyes gazing into an emerald oasis looking back at him. "I can't hold back any longer." Their foreheads touched. Fennel flushed deep scarlet, wondering if he would be blessed with his first kiss from the sweet lips belonging to the handsome bard. *********** The largest kingdom of the faraway planet of Caelus, Charoux, is inhabited by a humanoid race of felines. The race is more human than cat. While they possess increased agility and better eyesight, their physical manifestations are only those of cat ears and tails, while all other features remain human. As the sun set one warm summer evening, the current feline king drew his last breath.  The weight of the world fell on Fennel Satnuro's chest, the sole son of the king and the rightful heir to the throne. When all hope felt lost, the feline heard an enchanting melody manifest from seemingly mid-air. He followed the music to find a lone, handsome young bard perched atop the highest hill in Charoux, strumming together the most beautiful music that had ever graced the prince's ears. At eighteen years old, the soon-to-be king falls in love at first sight and sound.

Sick of the city life, Qi Fan returns to his hometown island and ends up with an Island Management System. He starts with a special prize that helps him not only to have underwater night vision and breathing, but he also attracts ocean life. In the day, he takes a boat out to catch lobsters and fish marlins. At night, he dives into the deep sea to search for mysterious treasures. On the weekend, he takes a fishing boat far out to tease the turtles and look for blue whales. Once he’s earned enough, he’ll make his hometown rich by developing a holiday resort city. The beaches would be full of tourists enjoying the sun, sand, and bikinis…

Katelyn has always been a proud and pampered princess. She grew up sheltered and doted on by her parents, never knowing the dangers that existed her small family life. In a twist of fate, she finds herself faced with an intimidating yet attractive man and path wrought with hardships she never could have prepared herself for. Will she fight for her freedom or will she fall under his rule and learn sometimes love can find you even in the darkest and most unsuspecting places? You can expect from this novel: mature content, possible violence, explicit language. ___________________________ temporarily putting this on pause as my time is currently allowing me to only work on one novel. I will return to this once my other is finished so please continue to watch for updates. Panda

Sam Bales is thrust into a world of terror and danger when she finds herself in the crosshairs of Damien, an unrelenting Fae-hunter. Captured and held prisoner after a fateful event, Sam discovers that her unique ability to sense and eliminate Fae creatures is exactly what Damien needs to achieve his mission - killing the enigmatic Fae queen. As Sam navigates this new, dangerous reality, she learns of the unseen politics and age-old rivalries governing the Fae realm. With each encounter, her perception of these magical beings evolves, uncovering a dark truth behind their motives. When Sam meets the powerful and charismatic Fae king, her outlook on the Fae forever shifts as she's pulled into a treacherous game of politics and prophecy. Realizing that her destiny lies intertwined with the fate of the Fae world, Sam must fight against time as they both teeter on the brink of disaster. In her quest for truth and redemption, Sam must navigate a treacherous path, facing betrayal, heartache, and unimaginable choices. Will she choose to embrace her role as the savior of the fae world, sacrificing her own desires? Or will she defy expectations, forging her own path as she discovers the true nature of her powers and the extent of her impact on both worlds?

After spending a good part of his life locked up in libraries, studying and researching, Louie decides to live her own adventures, starting with the search for his mother's missing hometown.

Take your rich thinking faculty and learn how to make a good living and you will recover your lost memories in a single seating.                                                       Will it be possible for Jessica Jackson to forget what a notorious gang leader, Katrine Oliver, did to her, the very day James Parker visited her, in her residence? A family that was united is now a target point to kill each other. King Pedro had banished his uncle's wife, Susan Willie, thinking, a woman is not Worthy to be called a mother. Though Diana Lorborough was a villain to such a renounce royal home. Do you think Susan Willie would soon gain her inheritance in the royal home after banishing to a foreign land? The Death of the Prize Ghost: A Story of a Surviving Soul After Dead is the latest book of Chrissaint Trivett, the KBC Award-Winning Novel. If you like a turning page, full of twists, then you will love, 'The Death of the Prize Ghost: A Story of a Surviving Soul After Dead, a perfect gift for Young Adult readers and the elderly ones, who cannot drop a novel down until they get to the end.

"JUST GET OUT. GET OUT!!" I flinched as his harsh voice echos throughout the room. I gather my courage together and look him dead in his eyes. "Fine. I'll leave. I'll leave and never come back. Is that what you want?" I stood there staring at his straight face void of any emotions. I tried to see if he felt something, anything towards me right now, but I see nothing. Nothing at all. "IS THAT WHAT YOU WANT, ADRIANO?!" He keeps staring at me but says nothing. I abruptly turn around and run out of the mansion door into the woods. Behind me, I could hear him raging and calling my name, but I turn a deaf ear to him. I start running faster before I shift and vanish into the darkness. The darkness I've always known as home. _______________________ Nadira is the outcast of her pack. Brought in and adopted by her current Alpha and Luna, she hasn't felt welcome there ever since. After she came of age, her parents made her do everything for them around and in the house. She became they're made and her sisters made sure she knew her place. While all the other wolves could train and run around with the other pack members, Nadira had to stay at home. One evening, an unexpected visit from an Alpha changed her life drastically. When she came to know who the Alpha was, she made easy work of escaping and running away from the packhouse and as far away as she could from the pack grounds. If she was to be caught, she'd indeed be dead. Adriano is a known alpha for his strength, mercilessness, reign and fearlessness. The alphas that disrespected or disregarded him of anything, suffered horrible consequences. One evening, when he went to visit his father's old friend in The Mordisco de Plata Pack, a strange turn of events has rendered his patience running thin and his rage to grow even more. The girl he saw running out of the house and disappearing into the darkness has made him think and question things ever since.