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Summoned to a kingdom that never wanted him, Ren is cast into the Wasteland with no magic, no class, and no way home. Until a vanishing shop grants him a map only he can read. Forgotten technology. Hidden wells. Ruins waiting to rise. He starts with one house, one field, one tool at a time. He is not here to conquer. He is here to build something the world can’t ignore.

I possess the Heavenly Map—all realms of heaven and earth, contained within this single chart! Heavenly treasures and earthly gems, take them all! Secret realms, take them all! Female disciples, female sect leaders, female prodigies, female sword immortals, female emperors... Take them! Take them! Take them all! In this life, Qi Oliver shall pocket all realms and look down upon the vault of heaven! Let trillions of female swordsmen serve me as their lord, and strengthen my sword path! What? You even dare to wish to bear children for me? First, help me nourish my sword aura to its fullest—then we’ll talk!

In the storm-lashed town of Alerion’s Edge, where the forests whisper ancient secrets and the moon rules more than just the tides, Crescent Pines Lycan Saga begins with Moonbound Hearts—a sweeping tale of forbidden love, cursed bloodlines, and the violent pull of destiny. Avery Caldwell, a fiercely independent artist haunted by the grief of losing her fiancé, retreats to the edge of Crescent Pines to escape the noise of the world. But her search for silence is shattered when she crosses paths with Kael Thorne—a brooding, dangerously captivating stranger who saves her from a creature made of shadows, its eyes like burning coal. Wounded and mysterious, Kael vanishes before her eyes, his injuries mending beneath the silver gaze of the moon. Kael is a Lycan, the exiled heir of the Thornclaw Pack, cast out for rejecting a blood-pact older than memory. Cursed with uncontrollable shifts and hunted by the Mirefangs—a ruthless rogue pack led by his own brother, Lucien Thorne—Kael lives between two worlds, neither fully man nor beast, and haunted by the throne that was stolen from him. But everything changes the night he saves Avery, a woman whose soul may be bound to something far older—and far more dangerous—than either of them realizes. As Avery is pulled deeper into the Lycan underworld, she uncovers the legend of the Moonbound: a mortal woman whose soul echoes with the power of the old moon gods. She might be the one destined to bridge the divide between Lycans and humans, to shift the tide of war. But loving Kael means more than just risking heartbreak—it means standing at the center of a conflict that could burn both their worlds to the ground. Caught between Kael’s need to protect her and the awakening power stirring in her veins, Avery must learn to survive brutal politics, ancient rivalries, and the wrath of Eira, a high priestess and Kael’s former betrothed, whose hatred burns as hot as prophecy. Eira will stop at nothing to see Avery fall and the prophecy rewritten in her favor. As blood spills beneath a rising full moon and trust fractures like old bone, Avery is forced to confront impossible choices. The war Lucien stokes threatens to erupt into chaos, and Nina—Avery’s skeptical younger sister—arrives in Alerion with secrets of her own, unraveling the fragile threads Avery thought she could hold onto. Amid visions and omens, guided only by the fading wisdom of Grandmother Rhea and the reluctant alliance of Dorian Vance, a hunter with his own scars, Avery steps into a role she never asked for—but cannot deny. When the final blood moon rises and the Mirefangs prepare their siege, Avery must decide what kind of future she’ll fight for. In a world where even love has claws, destiny demands more than courage. It demands transformation. Moonbound Hearts, the first in the Crescent Pines Lycan Saga, is a story where myth bleeds into reality, love defies the stars, and the fiercest battles are not waged on battlegrounds—but in the heart.

"Whispers of the Forgotten Pines" is a gripping tale of mystery, romance, and adventure set in the enigmatic town of Whispering Pines. When Ethan, a young writer, arrives in search of answers about his father’s mysterious disappearance, he uncovers a web of secrets buried deep within the town’s history. With the help of Clara, the town’s enigmatic librarian, and Lila, a mysterious girl who appears from the shadows, Ethan embarks on a journey to uncover a hidden treasure tied to an ancient secret society. But as he delves deeper, he realizes that not everyone can be trusted, and some secrets are better left buried. Filled with twists, romance, and the haunting beauty of the forest, this novel will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very last page.

Detective Mara Ellison arrives in Durn Hill to investigate the disappearance of sixteen-year-old Samantha Leigh. But from the moment she crosses the town’s limits, nothing is right — the fog never lifts, time stutters, and the locals are eerily evasive. As she follows a trail of disturbing artwork, warped audio recordings, and sealed case files, Mara discovers this isn’t the first disappearance. Every ten years, someone vanishes. And each time, the town forgets more. The deeper she digs, the more her own memories begin to slip. Reflections move without her. Familiar voices whisper from trees. She finds Samantha’s sketchbooks — filled with images of Mara drawn before she arrived. The truth leads her into the ancient forest surrounding Durn Hill, where the Hollow waits — a sentient presence tied to a forgotten ritual site. It doesn’t kill. It remembers. It feeds on what people try to forget. To survive, Mara must face the trauma that haunts her… and uncover what connects her past to the town’s rot.

Anyone in the world could have been Zare’s mark mate, but somehow destiny chooses Chetan, who is her twin sister’s boyfriend. Her sister is named Kiara. Zare is beside herself in her position with Chetan. Everything about him drives her crazy, as a mark mate should. He was like her own personal drug, the wolf inside getting high on his scent. She carved him, and yet she couldn't be with him. Ajay fills that spot in Zare’s heart; they grow close and even fell in love. How does Chetan react to seeing his mark mate with the Alpha? Will the pack fall apart? If this wasn’t a crazy love triangle enough, Kiara finds her true mark mate, leaving Chetan available. Just when Zare and Ajay are unstoppable, a curveball is thrown their way. Who will she choose?

Many obstacles will arise for Zare: friendships, placement, loyalty, and sacrifices. Many creatures make their presence known in the forest, putting the wolf’s pack dominance in question. Will Zare Stand with the wolves or vampires? Or will a more powerful creature be able to overtake the forest?

Sandy is once again thrust into the center of E.O.W. Prep Inc.'s plot After surviving the first recorded zombie outbreak, her team, or what's left of them, have been relocated and reassigned. But when Sandy learns that her colleague was patient zero and that her plan was executed like a script, the coincidence borders on the edge of conspiracy. What are the capsules that everyone around her seems to be wearing? Who is the strange custodian following her? But between press conferences and a planned attack by a group of whistleblowers, Sandy may just be too busy to make sense of any of it. Could this be what E.O.W. Prep is hoping for? SANDY VERSUS FALSE ALARM is the second full short story in the ongoing series SANDY VERSUS ZOMBIE.

Charlie thought her days of excitement were behind her—until a bold move with TikTok sensation SloanVibes turned her world upside down. Charlie, a resort owner, has always admired Sloan for his empowering messages and no-holds-barred attitude, but she’s skeptical about his seemingly carefree vibe. When Sloan opens up about wanting to collaborate with fellow TikTokers and learn about different cultures—and mature women—Charlie seizes the opportunity to promote her resort and dive into the world of vlogging and podcasting. But as the excitement builds, so does the doubt. Is Sloan truly interested in her proposal or just looking for something more... casual? When a playful and curious reply lands in her inbox, her heart races. Is this the professional collaboration she envisioned, or will it spiral into something unexpected? From impromptu adventures to the shared joy of simple moments—like cooking together and laughing over playful jokes—Charlie finds herself caught between business and personal connection. But it’s not all easy sailing. With the pressure of her resort’s success on her shoulders, and the undeniable pull of Sloan’s charm, Charlie must navigate her growing feelings while ensuring that her business relationship remains intact. “Whispers of Warmth: Sandy Souls” is a fun, light-hearted romance about taking chances, breaking out of comfort zones, and finding unexpected sparks when the camera turns off. Will Charlie and Sloan turn their playful online chemistry into something real—or will the virtual world stay just that?

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."