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#1 WTF When The Fate Plays. Eloi Samantha Hidalgo Ramos was born with a silver spoon in her mouth. When she came back to the Philippines something happened while she's on the bus, she encountered a weird man, that even used her shoulder as a pillow; that was just the beginning. Who would have ever thought that the guy that she met on the bus is going to be her fake boyfriend to get away from a cliché wealthy family arrange marriage? Not to mention Andrei Paolo Lopez Scott need her too, they need each other, but she kept her identity and reason a secret. They met because of fate, but fate does love to play, and in their entire journey of being with each other, their destiny plays. When fate plays Eloisa and Paolo, will it make them have their happily ever after?

For Emma Montgomery, life as the pampered daughter of Manhattan's elite carried the weight of impossible expectations. Groomed from birth to lead her family's corporate dynasty, genuine love seemed an elusive dream amid the superficial trappings of wealth. That is, until a shocking proposal opened doors to an unexpected future. When her father arranges for Emma to enter a marriage contract with James Reynolds, the charismatic heir to a powerful political family, she sees it as an escape from her turbulent past. But neither Emma nor James could foresee the firestorm of passion and betrayal that would be sparked by their convenient union. As the one-year countdown on their sham marriage begins, Emma finds herself falling for James's unexpected depths and charm. But James has his own demons - bound by duty to fulfill his father's Machiavellian ambitions while his own heart belongs to another. As cordial pretenses melt into smoldering intimacy, their worlds collide in a maelstrom of corporate greed, political ambition, and star-crossed desire. In this sumptuous tale of love among New York's upper echelons, Emma and James become delicious pawns in a high-stakes game they never imagined playing. With every blistering secret revealed, every heart-wrenching choice posed, they must decide whether to surrender to the inescapable lure of power and privilege, or burn it all to the ground for a love too intoxicating to deny.

When Xia Ke was born, she was labeled a fool and abandoned in the countryside to fend for herself. After she grew up, her family unexpectedly brought her back, only to quickly marry her off to the supposedly mentally unstable Jiang Chuanyao, the young master of the Jiang family! After marriage, Xia Ke rolled up her sleeves, planning to establish dominance over her newlywed crazy husband so he'd fear her. Jiang Chuanyao, on the other hand, wore a cold expression, intending to set rules for his silly bride to keep her away from him. But then... Xia Ke:"You're not crazy?!" Jiang Chuanyao: "You're not foolish?!" Both exclaimed simultaneously. In the next moment, Xia Ke and Jiang Chuanyao reached an unspoken understanding: one pretended to be a fool to tease the other while the other fiercely protected her. Someone came to Jiang Chuanyao to complain, saying that Xia Ke was pretending to be foolish, while in reality, she was very capable and might have some schemes after marrying into the Jiang family. Jiang Chuanyao retorted, ""Don't talk nonsense. My wife is both foolish and innocent. If you slander her again, I'll get angry."" Xia Ke secretly gave Jiang Chuanyao a thumbs up. Later, when Xia Ke became pregnant, she touched her growing belly and discussed with Jiang Chuanyao, "What should we name a child born to a fool and a lunatic? Foolish Lunatic?"

# unconventional This was the era when everyone was playing online games. When everyone entered the game, they could choose their own talents. While everyone was choosing melee classes like warriors, assassins and bowmen, Wu Yan chose the already less favored mage class. He also awakened the most powerful talent - Attribute Looting. [Player “Wu Yan” has killed a hedgehog bug. Please choose the attributes of the monster to be looted.] [Attribute 1: Defense +1 point] [Attribute 2: Life +1 point] [Attribute 3: Counter Damage +1 percent] Wu Yan started the game with counter damage. He upgraded his counter damage to 100% of the incoming damage. Then, he began to build up life points and practice minor healing spells. ... A player exclaimed, “What happened? Why is it that I landed a critical hit with my saber, but I was the one who was instantly killed instead?” Another player warned, “Of all the mages in the world, he is the only one that you shouldn’t get close to!” The other player wondered, “Is he a meat shield? How can he have even more health than my warrior?”

How can we know that the person we have right now is destined for us? What can we do to change the fate we don't like? Seeing the man you love the most having another girl, smiling at her, and making her feel special is like stabbing you with an invisible knife. "What are you doing there Scarlet?" I gazed at the girl who sat beside me. She arched her eyebrow and throw gazed at the place I was looking. "Eh? Do you still love him? You're so dumb." I rolled my eyes at what she said. I gazed at that man again standing a few meters away from us, "You know how much I love him," I said. "And I saw how you begged for him, you're not in the fairytale woman, so you should move on now." She lightly punches my arm. I sighed and keep silent and rested my back on the stem of the tree. I didn't expect that our relationship will be like this. I thought he was the one for me but I guess I'm wrong. I wanted to ask what did I do for him to make me suffer like this. What did I do to make him leave me without saying goodbye? For living me hanging in the air and waiting for nothing. "I do love him so much," I whisper to the air as I feel a tear come out from my eye. Does he even love me...for real? I wonder what really love is? Why do love have pain and need sacrifices?

Maya Gupta never imagined that a chance encounter at a lively nightclub could shift the course of her life. Invited by her best friend, Mahi, to celebrate a night out, Maya finds herself unexpectedly drawn into a world of laughter, connections, and a hint of intrigue when she meets Amartya Jaiswal. Amartya, known for his laid-back, party-loving personality, is anything but the typical life of the party tonight. Recently grappling with a personal setback, he’s not quite himself. Maya, who’s reconnected with Amartya after years apart, senses a deeper complexity beneath his charming exterior. They share an evening of unexpected conversation, discovering common ground despite their seemingly different worlds. For Maya, this is more than just a night out; it’s a moment that stirs up memories of a long-held, unspoken affection for Amartya. Years ago, Maya had felt an undeniable spark with him, but circumstances and missed opportunities kept her feelings hidden. Now, with Amartya back in her orbit, those feelings resurface, mingled with the excitement of a fresh start and the uncertainty of what might come next. As Maya navigates this renewed connection, she finds herself entangled in a whirlwind of emotions and situations that challenge her preconceived notions about love and destiny. Unbeknownst to her, fate has more in store, setting the stage for a journey where chance meetings and unexpected turns could lead to something far more significant than she ever imagined. "When Fate Plays Cupid" explores the magic of serendipity, the twists of romance, and the intricate dance between love and destiny. It’s a story finding unexpected love when you least expect it, and how sometimes, the most surprising connections are the ones that change everything.

In the year 2041, at the new golden age of technology, Radiant Link Corporation introduces the first fully immersive VMMORPG game ‘New Dawn Online’ in the world! Capturing the hearts of players around the globe with its break-taking scenery in a fantasy world and boils the blood of players with the endless adventures it holds! Unveil the mystery of the new world! Meet Monsters, Elves, Beast-Men, Dwarves, and other unique races! Experience a Unique System! Create or Join Guilds and Faction within the game! Explore Thrilling Dungeons! Craft excellent items! Realize your dreams within the game! Become the Greatest Among The Rest! **************************************************************** Julian. A Mysterious Devilish handsome young man ventures into the World of New Dawn Online. Equipped with Monstrous Combat Experience, Sharped Senses, and overwhelming charisma. Julian quickly becomes a powerhouse within the game. Together with his trusted subordinates, they eliminate every obstacle that meets their path to Glory! " The world is a cruel place where the strong feed upon the weak. People would do anything to satisfy their desire even if they trample others and take their fruit of efforts." Julian moves closer as he stares at the pitiful boy's innocent eyes. " That's why you need to be formidable so that others don't take what is rightfully yours. You need to feel the urge to make it to the top! You need to feel the hunger for power! Become the 'monster' that is hiding within you! You should be a monster and learn how to control it. " Julian pulled an apple from his windbreaker and brought it to the young boy's face. " Now tell me, kid. Are you hungry? " The young boy looked at the bloodstained hands holding the apple. He hesitate for a bit before nodding firmly. **************************************************************** Authors Note: This novel is the second book that I tried to write at Webnovel. I'm a fairly new author, but I read a lot of fantasy novels before writing this. I always dreamed about stories and scenes of my favorite characters and what they can do in different scenarios hence my pen name. I'd like to share my novels with you guys and take you guys to the world of my dream and imagination. *My first language is not English, so please go easy on me~* *The cover is not mine* Every chapter contains 1000-1500 words. 100 Power Stones = 1 bonus chapter

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When 2 fated enemies meet unaware of each other a spark grows but it fades out as soon as their identities are revealed. Forced by their parents to attend a college famous from centuries for disciplining brats and training heirs. How will their fates play out with mysterious occurrences happening targeted at one of them? Will the 2 brats survive the whip of school or will they turn out to become the perfect heirs, will the spark regrow or what has faded once won't light again?

This is a compendium of the author’s Indian stage and radio plays: "Slighted Souls" is a poignant love story set in rural Telangana, beset with feudal exploitation of the downtrodden dalits. Besides forcing the dalits to toil in the fields as bonded labor without impunity, the land owning doras had no qualms in reducing the womenfolk of this ilk as sex slaves in the gadis, which leads to an armed resistance engulfing an young couple. Men at work on Women at work" is a tragic-comic episode depicting the fallout of sexual harassment at the workplace in the Indian urban setting with its traditional cultural underpinnings. "Castle of Despair", built on the slippery ground of man's innate urge for one-upmanship, portrays its facade of falsity on the grand stage of human tragedy. The radio play, "A Love on Hold", lends voice to the felt anxieties of a man and a woman as their old flame gets rekindled and the dilemmas of possession faced by the couple in a conservative cultural background.