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When Evelyn Perkins walks into his cramped office at Pacific Assurance & Indemnity, she brings more than just questions about her husband's supposed suicide. She brings trouble. The police say Randall Perkins, a quiet accountant, put a bullet in his own brain. His widow says otherwise. As Slade digs deeper, he uncovers a deadly web of lies that spans from smoke-filled jazz clubs to the highest offices of City Hall. With a seductive sister-in-law, corrupt cops, and a notorious nightclub owner all playing their parts in this deadly game, Slade will need more than his Army training and investigator's instincts to survive. In a city where everyone has something to hide, the truth could be his last case. THE PERKINS PREDICAMENT is a hard-boiled noir thriller that weaves murder, blackmail, and forbidden romance into a tale of corruption that reaches from the gutters to the penthouses of 1950s Los Angeles.

Hari dimana Lena tampak terlihat menyedihkan lantaran banyaknya masalah yang menimpanya, serta dirinya yang harus bertahan hidup membuatnya menjadi gadis yang kesepian. Satu per satu orang datang mendatanginya dengan maksud tertentu. Terkadang tidak bisa Lena bedakan niatan baik atau buruk orang tersebut. Hingga akhirnya, Lena tersadar dan melihat dengan jernih siapa orang-orang yang selalu ada di sampingnya ketika ia berada di titik terendah. Lena sama sekali tidak memiliki tempat untuk bersandar dan menceritakan semua hal yang membuatnya lelah. Sang kakak yang ia harapkan selama ini juga tidak menunjukkan eksistensinya. Kendati begitu, ia tetap berusaha untuk menemukan tempat tinggal Sena—sang kakak. Berada di lingkungan keluarga dari ibunya pun juga tak menjamin hidupnya akan tenang. Sang tante dan sepupunya juga membuat dirinya berada dalam pilihan yang sulit. Ditambah ia harus mengalami beberapa hal yang seharusnya tidak menjadi urusannya dan bahkan sama sekali tidak ada sangkut-pautnya dengan dirinya. Namun, karena atasannya sendiri yang menceritakannya, membuat dirinya ikut terlibat di sana. Untuk merasakan jatuh cinta saja dia harus berperang dengan hatinya sendiri disaat ada laki-laki yang bisa membuatnya merasa senang menjalankan hidup.

Mission: Cultivation of aristocratic demeanor, first side quest: Spend 20 million within 2 hours in this mall in front of you, and the items purchased must be something you can use yourself. Mission reward: 200 points and ownership of the items purchased. Consequence of mission failure: Unknown punishment. When the alien read out the mission, Finn Lewis was completely stunned. Are you sure this mission will cultivate an aristocratic demeanor, not a nouveau riche mentality? Finn Lewis, targeted by the alien, looked at the mission given and the list for exchanging numerous advanced items, with an utterly speechless expression on his face.

A story of endless war between Humanity and Elven race. (NOTE: Please be advice, English is not my primary language and I'm just writing to kill time so if you find any corrections either in spelling or grammer just comment and i will try to fix it ASAP. MUCH LOVE!)

The guidelines of life.

Permainan holografik cyberpunk yang sangat dinanti akan segera diluncurkan, dan Jonathan memenangkan jackpot, terpilih sebagai penguji beta. Tetapi situasi berubah menjadi aneh. Dia menyadari bahwa dia tidak sekadar memainkan permainan holografik – dia telah ditransportasikan ke semesta paralel yang nyata. Saat dia masuk ke dalam sistem, dia merasa ada yang tidak beres. Pertanyaan: Apa yang kamu lakukan ketika kamu menemukan bahwa identitasmu dalam permainan adalah orang yang paling dicari oleh Federasi, dan kamu sedang menyamar di departemen investigasi resmi?

This not just your typical vampire-pet story. This is something more than you would ever imagine. Open your eyes and join with the emotional roller-coaster of Zion Macquoid & Sofia Charmeine. _______________________________________________________________ She was the baby faced beauty who captured the hearts of everyone. She was the loving angel who had a heart of gold. She is the pure soul no one could found until him. She really enjoyed her life to the fullest though she lacks a luxurious life till one special monster barge in. And above all she thought that she is too normal among the other girls of her age. Yet did she really knew her own identity? _____________________________________________________________ He is the definition of the real monster. He was the dark angel who captured the hearts of every girl. Everyone wanted to be a part of him because of his god like features, fame, power and the nobility. He was out of ordinary in each and every aspect. He loved to gamble with the hearts of the girls as he pleased and blondes were his most speciality. He was the next in line to the throne who didn't like to wear the weight of the crown. Yet did he really knew someone will change his life to the perpetuity? **Cover of the book isn't mine and it belongs to the respective owners.**

Kang-Dae Ja, he’s the renowned leader of the Ja Syndicate. In the syndicate lie 4 families; the main family, and three families under them. Ruling was easy until Kang-Dae neared three decades in age; the clan leaders pestered him to find a mate. Tired of the incessant grumbles from the families he proposes for the three families to send their heir. Much obliged, the families send their heirs to win the heart of the leader. Win the heart of the renowned Kang-Dae and all shall be yours.

"Imperfectly Perfect Person" follows Ashan, a 17-year-old introvert who prefers gaming to socializing. His dull school life takes a turn when he meets Tsula, an outgoing girl with a traumatic past who becomes the class vice-captain. Despite initial reluctance, Ashan finds himself drawn to her. As their paths cross frequently, Ashan's curiosity deepens. Encouraged by his best friend Apong, he begins to see Tsula in a new light. Through daily texting and shared moments, Ashan and Tsula develop a meaningful connection, helping Ashan break out of his shell and find new purpose in life. This touching story highlights the unexpected ways people can change each other's lives and the potential for personal growth even in the face of past traumas and introverted tendencies.

Fu Shinian, an extra character in the original book, awakens to find that her whole family are the vicious villains in the story. Her father, unable to establish relations with the Marquis Changping's residence, is demoted and exiled by the male lead. Her mother is beaten to death on the road to exile, and Aunt Cheng is humiliated to death protecting her chastity. Her elder brother opposes the male lead to win over the female lead and dies saving her. Her elder sister makes life difficult for the female lead, and after their father is exiled, she is divorced by the male lead and sent to a pleasure house. To protect her family and change their tragic fate, isn’t it fair for her to absorb all the male and female leads' fortunes? * [Ding! Male and female leads' fortune -1000, Fu Mansion's fortune +1000] Mr. Fu: "I attended the morning court session, why did His Majesty promote me again!" Madam Fu: "I went to the temple to offer incense, and the master said I was surrounded by a powerful purple aura!" Aunt Cheng: "How did the Cheng Family suddenly become the imperial merchants!" Elder Brother: "It seems like I suddenly have gained intelligence, I know all the exam questions!" Elder Sister: "How come right after I broke off the engagement, Little General Gu came to propose?" * The Marquis Changping can only live to 25, in two years the title will belong to the male lead? She frantically absorbs the fortunes of the male and female leads to boost the Marquis Changping's fortune! During the plague lockdown, Fu Shinian brings medicine and travels long distances into the city to safeguard his health. He understands the girl's intentions, but he only has two years left to live, how can he drag her down. However, why does his heart ache so much watching her with someone else? Finally, the Marquis Changping forces Fu Shinian into the corner of the study, lowering his head to seek her lips: "Niannian, I was wrong."