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Thank you for Waiting, Mister Tang!

Thank you for Waiting, Mister Tang!

Forced out by her step-mother, she was driven to desperation and had no way of surviving other than to sign herself away and marry herself into a rich and influential family. Three years into the marriage, her wealthy husband had spoiled her to heavens. The only problem was that they had no inheritors in their family. Inside the luxurious mansion, Pei Qiqi angrily threw a stack of newspaper onto the man, “The article is claiming that I am a hen who cannot lay eggs! But Tang Yu, it’s you who has issues!” The man put down the newspaper and agreed to what his young wife was saying, “Why would they write false information? Your zodiac is the pig!” “Tang! Yu!” She stomped her feet out of anger. The man grinned, “So what we have no kids? You are my little baby.” Pei Qiqi thought, how did this scene change so fast!
4.3
5335 Chs
Waiting to be Free

Waiting to be Free

Benjiro is the new guy in town. He came from a life that he barely survived and wants nothing more than to live quietly. Soon, he will meet four different, seemingly perfect girls. But behind these masks of perfection, is pain. One is afraid of getting hurt. One is afraid of being left alone or invisible One is afraid of being seen as weak. One feels like a life is on her shoulders. And he will be forced find a way to help each of them overcome their own trauma, to help him process his own. Will helping them with their problems, make Benjiro stronger or will the weight of the past finally become too much?
4.7
92 Chs
Waiting For Your Love

Waiting For Your Love

Lucretia and her family moved to the states when she was only 4years old and settled in Washington DC. One day, Lucretia was playing with her puppy in the garden when a young boy her age walked in and introduced himself as Philip, a next door neighbor. They became friends afterwards, doing almost everything together. As years passed by, Lucretia became attracted to her best friend but dared not tell him with the fear of losing their friendship. What will Lucretia do with her feelings for Philip? Will this love be a one sided love? Find out more in "Waiting For Your Love." Disclaimer: Picture not mine. Credits to the owner Follow me on IG@Henrietta_Otu
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74 Chs
Waiting for Mark

Waiting for Mark

For more than a year, Reggie Mitchell has been sitting at the end of the bar in the Sunset Club waiting for Mark Randall to see him as something other than a customer. He's been in love with Mark for close to two years, but Mark only sees him as a rich college kid trying to go slumming with a bartender. Then Mark gets in trouble helping Reggie's friend Bobby.<br><br>Now a violent ex-lover is threatening Mark. Reggie offers Mark the safe haven of his basement apartment. Can Reggie convince Mark that his safe haven is his arms instead?
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62 Chs
Right Here Waiting For You

Right Here Waiting For You

They were childhood sweethearts – Their moms were besties, and that was how she ended up being betrothed to him at birth, despite the 5 years age gap. When Ning Tiantian was 3, she told Li Yanmo that she wanted to carry his children, but he was indifferent to her affections. 15 years later, at the age of 18, he finally claimed her. “Didn’t you say you wanted to carry my children? Well, I’ll grant you your wish now.” Tiantian was dumbfounded. Being young and ignorant, she hadn’t realised the darkness which lurked beneath his handsome exterior. He was definitely not your average boy-next-door!
4.6
60 Chs
I'll Be Waiting

I'll Be Waiting

Anya is a simple girl that always happy, she love her friends and her grandma. Then Aaron came to her life. She thought she can make him happy because she's a happy go lucky woman, but she didn't know that's the opposite of it. Is he doing to hate her or he's going to accept her again?
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53 Chs
WAITING FOR MY TRUE LOVE

WAITING FOR MY TRUE LOVE

Anna Wilson a 20 year old young and beautiful girl who lost her mother when she was 18 year old. Because of her financial aid she took all the responsibilities on her small shoulders. She's a God's child and blessed with God's blessings. Everything's changed when she meet her true love. Roman Smith he's 26 year old most wanted bachelor and top businessman in China. He's known by his arrogant behavior and his charm. He never have been in a relationship with any woman but all the woman had crushed on him. But he never thought that he could be become romantic and caring person after when he meet her. He fall for her on his knees. But every lovestory has heartbreaking tragedies like this one have. Roman Smith and Anna Wilson are made for each other but circumstance's came after one by one in there life's. Will they be together and forever with each other? Wants to know then find out by reading this love story. After all, she was a young and beautiful girl. Who gone through so many ups and down and drastic tragedies in her life, but never give up on herself. ............. And today she wanted to sleep with him, why? It's just because of her situation. She had lost her mother and didn't wants to lose her father now. She wasn't desperate, yet she wants to devote herself to him. She was feeling helpless twenty year old girl who wanted to save her father at any cost. But don't know the right way and don't had the big source. Anna though in her mind "It's better to sleep with him then raped by that bastard." Anna's hands were trembling and she spoke with low voice "I am still a virgin, but I am mature enough." She looked up his handsome face and then hurriedly opened her shirt's buttons with trembled hands. Roman's brows raised up and he turned his face aside. "Aha....what are you doing. STOP" he said in his deep voice. Anna opened few of her shirt's button and spoke as she was unbuttoning her shirt. "Don't you believe? I can prove it." Her white fitted bra were exposed out now from her white shirt. And showing her white milky skin. Then she stood on her tiptoe and stretched her two white thin hands. She cupped his handsome face and in the next second her red soft lips found with his cold one. Roman's eyes wide-opened, his Adam's apple bobbed and his body got stiff. He don't know what to do in that situation. The girl was brushing her soft sweet rose-petals like lips against his lips. Her eyes were closed. Roman felt that an electric current goes through his thighs. His eyes slowly closed as he lost control on his own body. He encircled her soft cylindrical waist with his strong arms. He couldn't resist the sweet test of her lips and the girl's sweet aroma. It wasn't a scent but a girl's enchanting scent. Which was making him mesmerized. As soon as he lost his sense to think about anything, he lost his senses. And then Roman started responding to her kiss. He wasn't getting enough in that position, so, he carried her up by the waist and pinned her against to the wall of the bathroom. Roman was breathing disorderly. He bent over and about to kissed her again. Then he felt the girl in his arm, was crying. He could felt her tears on his face. He quickly stoped what he was doing. And then gaze down the girl in his arm. He felt a heartache too. The girl buried her little face into his neck. "Please save my dad" the girl murmured in her low weak voice. Roman extend his hand and gently caressed her hairs. He spoke in his deep harshly voice "Don't cry". And suddenly he felt that the girl in his arm was unconscious. ............ Instagram : @itskhushbuverma Snapchat : @lastmoonlight1 Discord : @khushbu_verma Dear readers I am thankful to all of you for giving interest in this novel. Guy's I would like to tell you that I have started a new project/novel (THE UNEXPECTED TURNS) please also support this novel and spread love.
5.0
51 Chs
I'm Waiting For You In Heaven

I'm Waiting For You In Heaven

Nirmala is a girl with leukemia, who has a relationship with a man who is the son of a wealthy businessman. With the help of a bone marrow transplant from a donor, Kevin. Nirmala is not liked by her stepmother and stepsisters. Until her stepmother died, Nirmala's stepsister did not like her. Nirmala Loved by three men at once. Who will win Nirmala's heart? Can Nirmala recover? Will Kevin succeed in trying to save his life with his hard work as a donor? Don't miss Nirmala's sad sad stories only here! Read the full story only in the series I'm waiting for you in heaven. Read now!!
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43 Chs
Waiting For Her Yes

Waiting For Her Yes

Snow never thought that she would ever come across a person who will shower all his love on her. She was amused to see how a person could love her so much despite of she being a orphan. Vlad who hardly got along with ladies out of bed was astonished to see how Snow ignored him and was not interested to give him a glance. Vlad was in love with her the moment he saw her. See how he gets out of this comfort zone to get Snow in his life and see how Snow deals with all the sudden love and care in her life.
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41 Chs
I'll be waiting for you

I'll be waiting for you

I'll be waiting for you I'll be waiting for you is a story of a girl and a boy whenever they meet they keeps fighting atlast they become friends and because of some crisis they get apart after 5 years they meet eachother again boy recognise her but girl couldn't they both starts fighting again cause boy hides his identity by her and after an incident boy reveals his identity....... it's my first time of writing an by my thoughts please ignore my mistake and support my novel
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38 Chs
Is 'Waiting for the Barbarians' based on a true story?
1 answer
2024-10-09 22:41
It's not a true story. 'Waiting for the Barbarians' is a fictional narrative that delves into various concepts and scenarios that are not based on actual happenings.
Is 'Waiting for the Barbarians' Based on a True Story?
3 answers
2024-10-02 22:21
No, it isn't. 'Waiting for the Barbarians' is a fictional work created by the author's imagination.
What are the main themes in 'Waiting for the Barbarians Novel'?
3 answers
2024-11-30 02:14
One of the main themes is the idea of the 'other'. The barbarians are seen as the unknown, the different, which makes the so - called civilized people react in various ways. There's also the theme of power and how it can corrupt. The magistrate in the novel, for example, experiences the abuse of power by the imperial forces.
Who are the important characters in 'Waiting for the Barbarians Novel'?
2 answers
2024-11-28 20:19
The magistrate is a very important character. He is in a position of power in the settlement and his views and actions towards the barbarians are central to the story. He has a complex personality and his moral compass is constantly tested.
Is 'Waiting for the Barbarians' really based on a true story?
1 answer
2024-11-21 23:09
Indeed, it is based on a true story. The book explores themes that are very much rooted in historical and real - life human experiences. It shows how a society can become corrupted by fear and the idea of the 'barbarian' other. It's a commentary on how power can be misused when there is a perception of an enemy, which has happened many times in different cultures and historical periods.
What are the key elements from the true story in 'Waiting for the Barbarians'?
1 answer
2024-11-26 12:09
In 'Waiting for the Barbarians', the key elements from the true story are many. There's the dehumanization process. In real colonial times, the colonizers dehumanized the natives, seeing them as less than human, which is a central theme in the book. The use of torture as a means of control was also a real - life element that made its way into the story. Moreover, the fear and paranoia that the oppressors felt, fearing a possible uprising from the 'barbarians', is also a key element that can be traced back to real historical events.
What are the key elements in 'Waiting for the Barbarians' if it is based on a true story?
3 answers
2024-10-29 20:53
One key element is the power dynamics. In real - life situations similar to the story, there are always those in power who can manipulate the narrative. Another is the fear of the unknown, which is represented by the so - called barbarians.
Northern Barbarians or Northern Barbarians
1 answer
2025-01-06 23:14
Northern Barbarians and Northern Barbarians were the collective names of the non-Chinese tribes in the north in ancient China. Therefore, Northern Barbarians and Northern Barbarians could be used interchanged, and they referred to the same group.
Is 'Waiting for the Barbarians' based on a true story? If so, what are the real - life events it is based on?
1 answer
2024-11-28 13:46
Yes, it is based on a true story. The story reflects real - world situations where the powerful dominate the powerless. In history, there were numerous cases where one group considered themselves superior and used this as an excuse to subjugate others. 'Waiting for the Barbarians' shows how this power dynamic can lead to moral decay among the oppressors and great harm to the oppressed.
Where is the Northern Barbarians, Southern Barbarians, Western Rong, and Eastern Barbarians now?
1 answer
2025-01-05 22:28
The Northern Barbarians referred to the present Mongolia, Ningxia, Liaonings, Jilins, and Heilongjiang provinces. Nanman referred to Guangxi and Vietnam. Xirong referred to the current Xizang, Qinghai, and other provinces. Dongyi referred to parts of the current Jiangsu, Shandong, and Anhui regions.
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