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A stranger sneaked into Grace's tent and made her his woman after he had drugs. Then, she got the baby of the stranger. She went to find that man but failed. Although she wanted to quit the child, she still backed out. Five years later, to raise her little boy, she became a paparazzi and accidentally caught in the scene the hottest movie queen seducing the most powerful CEO in this city. She could get a promotion or pay raise from this photo. But unfortunately, she got caught by the domineering CEO. She thought she was facing an imminent catastrophe, but what he just said to her? "How about I arrange a better job for you, and... you stay with me tonight?" Why did it sound like he was flirting with her?

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***** "And the kiss last night?" he asked, stepping closer until she could feel the warmth of him so near. Katrina clutched the roses, heart pounding, feeling the butterflies rising in her. His eyes held her, intense and filled with an emotion she couldn't name. "I don't regret it," he murmured. "I meant every bit of it, and I'd love to—" Katrina didn't let him finish. She pulled him close and pressed her lips to his, unable to resist any longer.  He responded immediately, his arms wrapping around her waist, pulling her close.  His kiss was slow and deep, full of a passion that set her on fire. ****** King Karl of Xylonia, known as the masked king, is feared by all. Cursed at birth to die at 25, he hides half his face behind a mask, leaving everyone wondering what lies beneath. Ruthless and cold-hearted, he never expected to fall in love—until Katrina enters his life. Katrina, a slave-princess, is treated like a servant in her own home because she was born outside of marriage. When her father can't repay his debt to King Karl, he offers his eldest daughter in placed of his youngest daughter, claiming she has a magical touch that heals with a simple massage. Intrigued, the king agrees. But Katrina was never the chosen one, and the healing power is a lie. As the king starts to fall for her, Katrina is trapped in a web of deceit. How long can she keep her secret before the vengeful king uncovers the truth? And when he does, will their love survive—or will the mask of the king hide a fury that could destroy them both? Contain 18+ scenes detailed explicit content. Hot Romance, Dark secrets. #Not your regular Dark-Romance novel#

Sang Hyuk, a man nearing his 40’s, was contacted by SKY Telecom to help its team, SKY, become the best in a period of 3 years. If SKY’s team members fail, they will be disbanded. After succeeding the contract in time, he was betrayed by the company that gave him everything. Somehow, he wakes up years in the past or you may say back to past as an 18 year old boy – a year before the release of Eternal Light (EL). Armed with knowledge of future events that are yet to come, he embarks on a journey that no one has dared to tread before. His desire for success and for his revenge drives him to take this hard path. He is the one and only one-man army. ..................................................................... ******************************************* ..................................................................... Copyright by asiannovelist

Seribu tahun yang lalu, ada pertempuran yang mengerikan di dunia atas. Pertempuran itu melibatkan suku phoenix dan suku Naga yang memperebutkan kekuasaan. Pertempuran tersebut membuat kedua suku tersebut punah, dan hanya tinggal sedikit dari mereka yang kemudian merantau dan memulai hidup baru. Sementara itu, di antara sisa-sisa pertempuran, ada seekor anak burung phoenix yang baru saja menetas, bulunya tidak sempurna, tetapi mencoba terbang. Anak Phoenix itu jatuh ke dalam sebuah danau di dunia bawah dan ditolong oleh anak naga yang memiliki sisik yang sangat halus. Sisik anak naga itu berwarna biru. Anak naga kemudian menempatkan anak phoenix di tepi danau. Anak Phoenix kemudian mengolah gua yang terbuat dari pohon tua di tepi danau sementara anak naga melakukan hal yang sama. Mereka berdua kemudian berkultivasi dengan tenang sampai tidak terasa seperti seribu tahun telah berlalu. Ketika mereka bangun, mereka berdua telah berubah menjadi Phoenix dan naga yang sangat istimewa. Bagaimana mereka akan melanjutkan hidup mereka? Akankah keduanya bertemu? ikuti cerita di Legend Of Love Of Two Hostile Clans

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!"

He destroyed everything I loved. Now he wants me. Five years ago, Damien Cross was the golden boy protégé who learned everything from my father. Now he's the ruthless billionaire CEO systematically dismantling our family empire, piece by piece. Sterling Industries built three generations of my family's legacy. But Damien doesn't just want our company, he wants our complete annihilation. Every hostile bid, every stolen contract, every calculated move is designed to make us bleed. I should hate him. I do hate him. So why does every confrontation in his boardroom leave me breathless? Why does his dark gaze strip away every defense I've built? And why can't I stop thinking about the boy who once promised to protect me from everything, including himself? Damien thinks he's won. He thinks I'll surrender Sterling Industries without a fight. He's about to learn that some wars are worth dying for, and some enemies are worth burning for. In business, there are no rules. In revenge, there are no limits. But in love? There are no survivors.

Who would expect a story titled ANTIMAGIC to be about wizards, mystical creatures and fantastic, unusual adventures? Yet, it really is ... It's even more than that. You'll see if you read the story, that there is, beside all this, a spell, mightier than the strongest spells ever, even than Abracadabra. Yes, Antimagic is the most powerful magic of all known and unknown in the wizards' world, because it's a spell that can stop any magic, no matter how powerful it is. The narrative in Antimagic story will succeed not only in helping the children's minds to imagine fantasy worlds or to create their own stories with fairies, princesses, famous wizards or knights, because they already know how to do it, but it will develop even more their thinking and desire to KNOW. Reading this book they'll see and understand what all wizard students got after their decision to study magic at the famous and old Elmbridge School of Magic. What they all got is that they'll become skilled and wise wizards and magicians only through study and long and painstaking search for knowledge. And even more than that, this book will help grown-ups too to remember to dream again, because we, grown-ups, kind of forgot to do that.

The once renowned Seoul Philharmonic Symphony is in distress and losing musicians before Seo Jaemin, an unknown beta conductor with a murky past, steps in to help them rebuild their glory together with his career in the cutthroat, alpha-dominated world of classical music. As First Chair, the commanding alpha Kang Do-hyun resists the new leadership, refusing to submit to a beta, although he notices himself being drawn to Jaemin, a pull he can’t explain. But Jaemin is hiding a secret that would shatter his fragile professional facade: he's not a beta at all, but an omega, whose scent is now a painful echo of a failed bond—a betrayal that haunts his every move. When Do-hyun discovers Jaemin’s true nature, his unexplained attraction spirals into a fierce, protective obsession. Consumed by an alpha's fury for the one who broke Jaemin, Do-hyun must decide if he can truly save the omega he’s dying to claim. ----- [Excerpt] Jaemin’s hair was a mess of soft, dark honey curls, his clothes from the concert rumpled and clinging to his slender frame. Do-hyun hadn’t dared to undress him. After the omega had fallen asleep, the floral scent had flared, unleashed from the tight grip Jaemin kept on it when he was conscious. Barely a minute later, Do-hyun had to rally every ounce of self-control from within to extract himself from the bed and stumble out of the room, before his alpha instincts could take over and greedily claim everything that was being offered freely to him. Now, Jaemin stood swaying slightly in front of him, his amber eyes half-lidded, a hazy, dreamy glaze coating them like a thin film. His cheeks were flushed a soft rose, and his mouth, a little open, seemed to be waiting for something. "Jaemin," Do-hyun managed, his voice thick and low. "Are you okay? Do you need something? You can't be walking around like this." Jaemin didn't seem to hear him. He took another step forward, and his scent slammed into Do-hyun’s senses, shredding through his safety shield of medicated eucalyptus—the intoxicating cherry blossoms, now so strong they stung his eyes. Lifting a hand to Do-hyun’s chest, Jaemin looked up at him, head tilted, hazy eyes searching Do-hyun’s face as if looking for something in the depths of his soul. Then he spoke, the single word a soft, breathless whisper: "Alpha."

Step into the extraordinary realm of Enchanted Brushstrokes, where imagination knows no bounds and magic pulsates through every corner. This captivating story takes you on a spellbinding journey through a world that exists between reality and dreams, a place where the boundaries of possibility are blurred and the extraordinary becomes your reality. Join the endearing protagonist and their whimsical guide, Tinker, as they venture into a realm of breathtaking landscapes, talking animals, and sentient flora. Prepare to be entranced by the vivid descriptions that bring each enchanting scene to life, from the ethereal meadow where flowers sway in harmony with your emotions to the bustling market filled with treasures beyond imagination. As the tale unfolds, you'll find yourself immersed in a battle against the encroaching darkness of the Veil of Shadows, fighting alongside a fellowship of brave allies against the malevolent Shadow Weaver. Experience the heart-pounding suspense and the triumph of light over darkness as the realm of Enchanted Brushstrokes is restored to its vibrant glory. But this is not merely a story of conflict and triumph. It's a celebration of the human spirit and the boundless power of imagination. With each chapter, you'll be transported to new realms of wonder, where you'll encounter the Symphony Falls, a breathtaking waterfall that mirrors your emotions in a dazzling display of colors, and the Enchanted Library, a repository of knowledge and stories that hold the key to untold destinies. Enchanted Brushstrokes is more than a story; it's an addictive experience that will leave you yearning for more. It will awaken the dormant magic within your soul, inviting you to embrace the full spectrum of your emotions and embark on your own extraordinary journey of self-discovery. Prepare to be captivated by the eloquent prose, the vivid imagery, and the profound themes that permeate every page. Enchanted Brushstrokes will take hold of your heart and mind, leaving an indelible mark on your imagination. Lose yourself in the tapestry of this bewitching world and allow its enchantment to linger long after you've turned the final page. Dive into the pages of Enchanted Brushstrokes and surrender to a story that will leave you spellbound, longing for the magic that exists just beyond the realm of your everyday existence. Are you ready to embark on the adventure of a lifetime? Enter Enchanted Brushstrokes, and let your imagination soar.