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[#lovesosweet] [WARNING: Mature content 18+] [WPC #AUG2023Entry] « Is it not enough that I have been 'sold off' as a catalogue bride but also have to compete with a dead woman for favour? » Shelby looks like she has it all. The perfect family and all the perks that come with it. But she must go through a 'forced contract marriage' and also compete for the attention of the man she had been unwillingly tied to... Ian lost the love of his life so suddenly that his mind still refuses to accept that reality. He gave up everything and secluded himself until his mother found him a bride. His one task was to give the family an heir but how can Ian do this when the air he breathes all revolves around the one woman he can never have. However, he finds himself in a predicament and dilema when the new contracted bride is thrust into his life unwittingly... especially, when he finds out that she is more than meets the eye. Image: Image generated from starryai.com, cover completed by me. This is an original story of mine. Copyright Loctovia 2023 Completed, September 2025

I arrived in a world of swords and magic, only to find out my unique job is “Penny Candy Store Owner”?! Well, that’s fine by me. I hate fighting anyway…… Supporting rookie adventurers with snacks that have mysterious powers, and maybe even winning the heart of a yandere witch along the way, let’s do our best! _______ P.S: 1 I dont own anything. P.S: 2 Dume mc Tl/by: foxaholic

The screech of brakes tore through the rainy night as Zoe Xu, twenty-nine, drew her last breath in a fatal car crash. The final image seared into her mind was Hugh Pei holding another woman, Lila Wei, in his arms—a sight that, combined with the news of her family's bankruptcy, became the cruelest epitaph for her short life. The marriage that began as a business alliance had ended with her tragic death, paving the way for him and his "one true love." But at the moment of her death, fate hit the reset button. Zoe awakens in her bedroom, three months into her marriage with Hugh. The crystal chandelier still sparkles, but the woman in the mirror has not yet been worn down by his emotional neglect. A glimmer of foolish hope for their marriage still lingers in her eyes. This time, the proud heiress of A-City is done being subservient. She is determined to tear down the "perfect couple" charade. She watches his cold detachment with indifference and, this time, is the first to serve the divorce papers. The love and hate of her past life have burned to ashes; all she wants is to reclaim what her family lost and live for herself. But then, things begin to go off the rails. Hugh, who once treated their home like a hotel, starts coming home on time. The man who never spared a thought for her feelings now brings her hot coffee when she works late. His strange behavior sends ripples across the calm surface of Zoe's heart. Is this the butterfly effect of her rebirth, or is he plotting something new? A chance encounter at "Encounter Café" brings an even bigger surprise. Lila Wei, the girl Hugh cherished, is there, bustling between tables in an apron, her smile as bright as the rumors say. But looking into her eyes, Zoe sees an innocence that startles her. Perhaps this "one true love" never knew she was a weapon destined to shatter another woman's life. As Hugh and Lila meet and fall in love again, just as they did in the past, Zoe stands at a crossroads, questioning for the first time: is revenge the only answer? From quiet endurance to sharp brilliance, Zoe reclaims her family's honor in the world of business while navigating an emotional tug-of-war that reveals the truth of the heart. Hugh's belated affection, Lila's innocent gaze, and the growing pains of her own rediscovery weave a complex web. She finally understands that rebirth isn't about repeating hatred, but about the chance to choose: to drown in the pain of the past, or to walk towards a future that is truly her own. This is a story of female awakening—a battle fought when the illusion of marriage is stripped away and the halo of a "perfect rival" shatters. It’s a story where two evolving souls collide and spark amidst the city's neon lights. You'll find an emotional chess game of sweetness and angst, the satisfying thrill of a comeback against all odds, and the courage of a woman rebuilding herself from the ruins. This urban romance—a blend of second chances, powerful protagonists, and real-world questions—will pull you in. After all, life offers no true do-overs, but we always have the power to rewrite our ending.

In the year 2184, the US is divided. Half the country has moved on with the rest of the world, while in middle America, the survivors of the terrorist biological attack that split the country struggle just to stay alive. Though a century has passed, few people brave going behind the borders meant to contain the danger. Even the privatized military is reluctant to do so.<br><br>But that doesn’t stop recently discharged Sullivan Eberle. Only one thing drives him anymore -- the need to find Raphael Hamada. He doesn’t know why. He only knows he must. If that means a lifetime behind the borders, then so be it.<br><br>Rafe Hamada ran away from the real world when he was still a kid. The last thing he wants is to be found, especially by a soldier who can’t even tell him why it was so important to locate him in the first place. He’d like nothing more than for Sullivan to leave, but turning his back on a man alone and friendless is against everything Rafe stands for ...

What if a pacifist needed to work for mobsters ? Yoh Song-ho dreams about dancing in the Opera of Paris but living in North Korea doesn't help. After travelling illegaly to France, he must pay the trup by assassinating people for his boss. Here where it stinks ; his target is a political influence, and he sweared to kill Song-ho's mother if anything were to happen to him. And if he doesn't do the work, our aspiring prima ballerina will be the one assassinated.

After losing one of the closest people to her, Oshun leaves for college far away from home in an attempt to heal from the hurt she had been enduring. A haunted university filled with a scandalous past intrigues her and forces her to discover the truth about the girl in the hallways.

A monster....that was what she called herself. But that didn't stop him from loving her till the ends of the world..... What do you think would happen when a mutant and a 'perfectly normal' human defy the status quo and come together to make a once in a lifetime love story?..... Penny Winters was just a little girl when she was hijacked by her father's enemy and became a subject of a mutation experiment. The side effects of being a lab rat made her believe she was nothing but a filthy monster. The previous vibrant 16 year old girl was GONE, replaced by a shadow. Whenever she looked at the girl standing in front of the mirror, the only word that came to mind was HATE. She hated everything about herself and she vowed in her heart that nothing could change that. Follow Penny on this travailing journey as she learns to accept who life has made her to be but not without the support of all those who love her unconditionally. Especially a particular Mister. ML 1. He was there first! He saw her through her highs and lows, gave her strength when she almost gave up her life, loved her and still loves her to the moon and back and could literally give his life up for her. So he wasn't going to let anyone snatch her away! She was his and only HIS! ML 2. Truthfully, he came into her life pretty late but he still wants to show her the best of the world. He wanted to give her all the love in his heart! And he'd definitely win her over! Besides who set the rule that love was a first come first serve basis? »Sneak peek In a dark room, “GET. OFF. ME!” she yelled from the frustration of not being able to use her powers on him and also his shamelessness. She didn't bargain for this! At all! “Shh...you don't want to wake your mum and dad up now, do you?” he silenced her by putting his slender finger on her lips. “If you don't get off me right this instant, I'll scream and you'll ultimately be banned from entering this house, your choice.” she stated with one of her eyebrows raised. “Scream, Penny.”, he provoked her with his eyes on her lips. Angry cause he doubted her, she yelled, “Mum....!”, but her scream was cut off by his lips. =_==_==_=_=_==_==_==_==_==_=_=_= P.S: There are 2 potential MLs in this novel. Let's find out who ULTIMATELY wins our dear Penny's heart together, shall we? »The cover isn't mine, credits go to the artist. It would be removed immediately on request.... Discord: Daisy_T#8878

Nguyen Duc Thai Thuy, known as Hoang Chinh, was the King of an ancient country called Linh Nam. Hoang Chinh got the throne when he was 13, and flew to France for studying purpose. According to the law of Linh Nam, he would have to come back to The Great Palace and take over his throne by the age of 18, after graduated high school. The very good time back then when he was still in France made his new life The Great Palace as a king - a scarecrow king - felt so cramped and misserable. Hoang Chinh thought that he would have to live like that until his faith came to an end. “As red as blood flows in our vein As white as snow turn into rain. Fifteen years were, indeed, a long time Some age like rocks, some age like wine.”

“One slap from his grandma, and boom—he wakes up as a girl.” Alvaro was once the most popular boy at school—handsome, arrogant, and totally fed up with clingy girls. But after accidentally hurting one of them, his enraged grandmother places a mysterious curse on him. The next morning? He’s no longer Alvaro, the charming heartbreaker. He’s... a girl. Forced to enroll in a new school where no one knows his true identity, Alvaro must now share a dorm room with a girl name Kaori—Oh, and there’s one rule: never tell anyone about the curse, or he’ll stay a girl forever. Can Alvaro survive high school all over again—from the other side of the gender line? Can he keep his secret? Or worse... will he fall for someone along the way?

Mira has 99 problems, and rent is all of them. Starting your life with a golden spoon and then suddenly everything switching up could be difficult for everyone. With her college degree on pause, a father behind bars, and emotions she’d rather ghost than confront, Mira’s juggling three part-time jobs, three chaotic roommates, and one distractingly cute neighbor who makes terrible life choices - like smiling at her. It’s slice-of-life with sarcasm, soul, revenge, and just enough romance.