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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

She didn't want anything to do with another man in her life until she crossed paths with Sam Thompson, a handsome heart throb and an heir to a well known business man who's willing to take the chance and break all her walls introducing her to a whole new level of being loved. Freya thinks life will never give her a chance of being happy and she'll never find love but this time it comes at her door step. Life gives her a second chance at being happy and finding true love but she's too blind to see that. Her eyes are clouded by the tears of the things that have brought her down. But will she be able to see what life has given her or keep on making her past give her the reasons of being unhappy. After her breakup with her long time sweetheart , well what she tought and considered to be one while in reality it was the opposite of that . Her world falls apart but is later crumbled into dust when her mother is brutally murdered at her anniversary celebration. Later on they come for her . Will she see what's coming for her? Will she let Sam love her or keep dwelling in her past? (So near from getting all the answers to her questions but blinded by the past. )

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.

Volume 1 Eilor witnessed the end—how his companions fell one by one, corrupted, consumed by a terror impossible to face. Just before losing everything, he crossed a threshold: a space of light. A memory. A decision. Now he has awakened in the past, with all his memories, and a single conviction: to make sure history does not repeat itself.

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.

The global temperature has risen by 100° in the previous life I risked being roasted alive to feed my girlfriend I brought a few pieces of bread for my girlfriend's family but my girlfriend not only didn't appreciate it but also complained that

A plain boy, a normal looking boy, yet really smart. That's who Awagami Yuu is. Although, he never fell in love. At least, he never expected to. Until a girl named Higabana Aoi had entered his life, and ruined it, after rejecting him. A year later, a certain accident almost took his life. After steeling himself to forget her, he only found himself being nursed by her for a full day! Which made his feelings more complicated! What step will Awagami Yuu take on this unexpected turn? This is the first work of Murasaki YuKi — A Couple Who Started Living Together Due to a "near-death" Situation! I hope you enjoy reading this!

Lucky Rival is the only beast hunter of cryptids in his home town of Darteret. The week begins with the capture of a werewolf but with a camera man on the job, questions are asked about how he is able to obtain such interesting shots. The camera man doesn't reveal his secrets, he keeps them to himself along with the idea that he knows Lucky from somewhere but can't seem place where he knows him from. Beast hunter Lucky Rival, his sister Candace, and their little brother Max meet to attend a vigil but are quickly turned around because of a fighting pack of werewolves. They soon realize that going to law enforcement doesn't help in this instance because the law seems to be on the side of the werewolves rather than that of the humans. The Rivals eventually split up after there is a chase by a werewolf but their sibling closeness brings them back together almost in a way that duplicates their childhood when they are confronted by a werewolf again. Through the luck of having a weapon, Lucky Rival is able to chase the werewolf into the forest and later, he receives some interesting news.

[Warning! Mature Content, R18] "Readers must broaden their understanding when they want to read a book about homosexuality." #HOT #STEAMY #WILD #ROMANTIC #LOVE #LUST #TWISTS #BL #ACTIONS While I was cooking an omelette, Mat wrapped his arms around my waist and rested his chin on my shoulder blade, he's being clingy at that moment. " Babe stoppp! I'm cooking, here help me slice the tomatoes." I uttered. " Uhmm babe I love you, can we stay like this for awhile." Mat replied sweetly and clingy. Then he started sniffing and kissing me on the neck. " Babe, control yourself okay? Maybe after the competition I'll give you what you want." I bit my lip and started staring at him seductively and amorously.But I'm just teasing him to see his reaction. ***** Matthew Adriano is the son of a rich CEO of an empire called "Techno"(A company who creates advance technologies). His father was one of the former leaders of a mafia group called "Bastardos" but it had been disbanded a long years ago since the discovery of the "Blood Diamond" they have stolen from another group of terrorists.It is a super rare treasure that costs billions of dollars. The person who possessed this treasure will have the power to control the black market or maybe even beyond. Mat met Mike Davis, also son of a former leader of the same mafia group. With unexpected circumstances, Mike and Mat got involved with their family businesses which will put their lives in danger. Will beyond that danger is a heaven or still a hell? Well, start reading and find out more exciting twists and turns. "All the characters are fictional and were created for entertainment purposes only." Stay tuned for more chapters.❤️

In the bustling heart of Tokyo, Cid Hayashi and Kiyomi Izumi navigate the delicate dance between friendship and budding romance in So Near, So Almost, So Sweet. Their bond, forged through shared laughter and countless moments spent truly understanding each other, begins to blossom into something more, a sweet and tantalizing "almost" that lingers in the air. Both harbor secret feelings, terrified that confessing their true emotions will shatter the comfortable dynamic they've carefully cultivated. As they navigate the ups and downs of school life, from awkward encounters in the hallways to stolen moments beneath the cherry blossoms, their unspoken desires simmer beneath the surface, creating a will-they-won't-they tension that keeps them—and their friends—on their toes. Will their fear of rejection ultimately keep them apart, or will they find the courage to risk it all for a chance at love?