joyce maynard the bird hotel

There are countless parallel worlds beyond what we know. The people who first discovered this secret named it "Yan Fu". Each world is a different fruit on a tree, and the person who shuttles through different fruits is called "Yanfu Walker". Yanfu Walker is given different Heritage and trained to complete Yan Fu missions in exchange for rewards. In modern society, the Martial Arts sects have declined one after another, and martial arts prodigy Li Yan suffers from leukemia, making it difficult to survive by opening an audio and video store. One day, a person named MO appeared and took him into the Yan Fu world under the pretext of being able to cure a terminal illness. So "Hejian Skinny Tiger" Li Yan resolutely stepped into the world of Yan Fu, awakened the inheritance of Gu Huo Bird, and embarked on the path of survival in a different world. The truth of the world, Yan Fu's goals, the secrets of the walking organization, and the ambitions of the rebel organization are far more than that…

Heavenly rain, once upon hundred years the human realm was gifted with a great shower of spiritual energy. All heavenly creatures and cultivators drench in it to increase their cultivation. Qu Wren, a hundred-year-old Oyster, was finally allowed to the surface with the other young oysters. With his shell wide open, he was waiting for the heavenly water to drip in. “Eh, why is it so coppery.... is my drop of heavenly rain so special?!” Qu wren happily swam back in. Two months later, holding his bloated stomach, he rushed to a healer clam. “You are pregnant with a little pearl,” the clam shouted in glee. “B—but... I was only drenched in heavenly rain,” Qu wren stuttered. “Oh, the heavens have blessed us. This is a holy blessing of one of the heavenly beasts. Such an auspicious event,” the clam happily jumped around spreading news of his pregnancy. “Then who is the father of my pearl?” And so the little oyster left his ocean in search for his baby daddy. P.s I dont own the cover art

"Ding! Ding! Ding! You won a Job!" When I first heard those words, I never thought my life would turn around so drastically. From an orphan looking for a way out to becoming the manager of a hotel filled with cute monster girls! How it happened so fast? I had no clue, but I can't say no to living with such beauties! Who knows, maybe with time as I help them get comfortable in the human world, they'll become my family, and I can even help them expand their genes further! But before any of that, I must face my past, and help them do the same. Then perhaps when I'm on my path to help them get revenge on the humans who've tortured their homeland, I can enjoy a life surrounded by my numerous lovers, wives, and the family we'll create together. Warnings: R18||Violence||Suggestive and traumatic scenes [Note]: 1. None of the heroines will cheat on MC 2. It does involve MC stealing other people's partners - (Netori) 3. Please let me know about any grammatical errors in any chapter through the comments. Connect with me here to keep up with the story's progress: Discord: https://discord.gg/GTKkdRVZnV Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Writersblockills

Alex Parker, a talented game designer, finds himself transported to a parallel world where technology has taken a different path. Armed with his vast knowledge of game design, Alex aims to revolutionize the gaming industry in this new reality with one groundbreaking game after another. As a game designer, Alex Parker thought his life was perfect. Every game he developed was etched into the annals of gaming history. Journey won seven awards at the World Game Developers Conference, including Best Visual Art, Best Game Design, Best Sound Effects, and Most Innovative Game of the Year. League of Legends continued its reign for seven years, dominating the PC online game market and breaking records with its World Championship series. The Last of Us, Uncharted, and GTA V sold millions of copies worldwide, shattering numerous records. VR games like Outlast, Honor, and Thriller Park redefined the VR gaming industry, becoming classics studied by countless game designers. Even casual mobile games like Arena of Valor, Onmyoji, and the iconic Flappy Bird topped the charts for years. However, this was all part of Alex’s daydreams. In reality, he was the lead planner at a small mobile game startup, plagued by exhaustion from months of relentless overtime. His dreams of creating legendary games seemed distant as he struggled with the harsh realities of the gaming industry. One day, Alex collapsed at his desk and heard a mysterious voice in his dreams: "Loading game... Main objective: Become the greatest game designer in a parallel world. Side Objective 1: Achieve over $20 million in monthly revenue from a single game. Side Objective 2: Attain over 10 million active monthly players for a single game. Side Objective 3: Develop games for PC, mobile, and VR platforms, each becoming a classic. Side Objective 4: Enter the Hall of Fame and achieve superstar popularity. Newbie reward: None. Game difficulty: Highest. Game guide: Disabled. Parallel world transition countdown... Three... Two... One... Game start!"

At that time, I had just lost my job, was so broke I could barely afford food, and the few crumpled bills left in my wallet seemed to be fighting each other. Just then, I spotted a job ad for a hotel doorman with the enticing words: “High pay, easy work, free meals, and lodging!” I felt a surge of excitement—being a doorman? Just standing by the door and greeting people? That’s easy! But on my first day, I realized this place was a total nightmare. Each guest was scarier than the last! Some wore all black with daggers on their belts, others walked in with sunglasses and hats pulled low, and one guy even carried a black bag, from which a few shell casings casually fell out. And wait, what’s up with the blood-soaked guy in a hockey mask…

After seven years of being on the move, Arlo Barman wants nothing more than a place to call home. But unbeknownst to him, Arlo is a caladrius healer, so staying in one place has never been an option. The compulsion to separate himself from those he's healed is all-consuming and leaves him little choice but to pack up yet again.<br><br>Nash Silver is the only werewolf in his small coastal town. Living undetected in a human world is imperative for his kind, and he and his small circle of friends -- a vampire and a psychic -- have done so for decades. But Nash's anonymous existence is jeopardized when a man with an enticing scent moves into town. From the moment Nash lays eyes on the stranger, nothing is more important than being close to him. Not even guarding his secret.<br><br>Arlo isn't interested in a relationship or even a date, his past has taught him nothing good comes from it, but the rather pushy local popping up everywhere he goes has his heart somersaulting. If he's heart is somersaulting or not doesn't matter, because when Nash gets injured, Arlo is the only one who can save him.<br><br>Having used his powers, Arlo has to leave Nash and the cozy town he wanted to make his home, but can Nash survive being separated from his mate?

“Do you still have my coin?” Asked Edmond in a low voice. Finch nodded. “It’s here.” She lifted her free hand and opened her fist, showing Edmond the coin that he gave her last night. The coin that she used as her marker during the game. “You have to keep it. We’ll play again soon.” Edmond promised. Finch nodded happily. Her smile broadened as she heard Edmond’s promise. “I’ll be waiting for you Edmond.” “I’ll come back for you.” He vowed. In the land of Easton, a few boys from the village started to visit the forest, after being encountered with a girl whose whole life was spent inside the forest. As they built friendship between them, the forest had turned into nothing but their new playground. Curiosity led to dangerous exploration, revealing the hidden secrets that were almost forgotten. When the news about the girl in the forest was heard by the Mayor, a hunt began. There was one thing that the girl was forbidden to do: never stepping out of the forest. As people started to look for her, would she be able to escape from them? Above of all, would she be able to save her dear friends? Who knew that the action of those innocent children would cause so many deaths in the land.

Aven, a High Magus of the Iron Cent Empire finds himself on the business end of a weapon forbidden by the gods and the will of the world itself. Once he comes to, Aven realizes that he has been reincarnated as a bird type monster... He lost the vast majority of his stats but... He retained all of his skills and titles, even gaining a few new ones. How will Aven proceed in his future, fight against the Empire? Live out in peace?

A rocky marriage leads to Zhao ZiWei being cheated on by her husband, Song JianAn. During the torturous period, Song JianAn shamed and humiliated Ziwei at a high class VIP socialite event with his mistress Yu WenJing. The 5 Kings of Royal W Hotel witnessed the situation and came to your rescue. However only one of them will be the one to end your misery. That's when your extravagant life starts at Royal W Hotel.

【No Romance + Management + Apocalypse】 Task Assignment—New World Task: Open a hotel in the apocalypse. Charlotte: "What about the promised vacation? Where’s the scenery? Zombies? No, thank you!" System: "No, no, no, listen to me—no tasks, no penalties, upgrades depend entirely on your own pace. Do whatever you want; I'm always on your side!" Charlotte: "OK!" Thus, Charlotte appears in a rundown hotel. Not only is the environment harsh, but zombies are lurking outside. She calmly buys a rocking chair from the shop and lounges in the sun by the door. Initially planning to slack off completely, she ends up with people seeking protection. Want a room? Sure. Want food? No problem, as long as you listen and pay with points! Troublemakers? Just eliminate them. Sorry, but Charlotte isn’t a saint. Oops, she accidentally leveled up. 【The female protagonist isn’t a saint, takes responsibility, slacks off while enjoying her vacation, no romance.】