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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

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.

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.

“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?

在皇后鞋裡散步 Zài huánghòu xié lǐ sànbù A gentle and kind-hearted soul, Wang Xiu Ying was the sole heir of the esteemed General of the Song dynasty. At the tender age of fifteen, he was forced by a royal decree to marry the sixth prince of the kingdom, becoming a member of the palace. With his unwavering dedication, he assisted his husband in stabilizing the nation. However, tragedy struck when he became entangled in the schemes of the inner court. Distrust was cunningly sown between him and the Emperor, ultimately leading to his demise at the age of twenty-five. Refusing to succumb to his unfortunate fate, Wang Xiu Ying made a solemn vow upon the spilled blood and tears of that fateful day. In his next life, he swore never to love or trust again, determined to protect his heart. But destiny had other plans for him. As his eyes opened once more, he found himself transported back in time, one year before his forced marriage. Was this a blessing or a curse to relive his tragic destiny all over again?

Alexander and Alexandria—blood twins, separated by the loss of their mother at the young age of 5, shaped by very different truths from a father's viewpoint. Alexander, raised by their father, was molded by silence, loyalty, and the weight of unspoken expectations. Alexandria, despised by her father, was sent to live with their grandmother, who tried her best to give her an upbringing of love haunted by a sense of abandonment. Separated for years, finally reunited. To Alexandria, Alexander is everything—protector, brother, hero. The boy she remembered. The man she needed. But something is wrong. She wants to believe in the bond they share—that strange, unspoken connection only twins can know. Some call it twin telepathy. Others would call it something darker. But as fragments of forgotten memories begin to surface and his actions against her, Alexandria starts to question everything about their bond, leading to the truth behind their mother’s death. But some secrets are buried for a reason. And not all family ties are meant to hold. With time against her, can she find the truth and keep her life also?

If you change your perspective towards people, they will turn yourself into a positive way and will be thankful to you.

Nathan Pratchett’s last relationship ended because he spends too much time at the barn with his mare, Birch. But he finds peace in the saddle.<br><br>However, Birch seems to have other plans.<br><br>After losing a shoe while out on a trail ride, Nathan is forced to use a new ferrier. After that, it seems like Birch is a different horse. She’s gone from well-behaved to running loose! And, for some reason, she keeps winding up at the home of a dreamy fella named Lucas Shaw. Is it possible the mare knows something Nathan doesn’t?

Tessa Morgan has a knack for selecting the wrong guys charismatic flirts, commitment phobes, red flags masquerading as "nice guys." Her friends assure her that she is cursed. Tessa assures them it's her shoes. After one too many embarrassing dates (and a pair of stilettos that nearly immobilize her), Tessa throws in the towel on them both. Armed with an outdated "Rulebook for Smarter Living," she vows to stop throwing time on men not worth the blisters. This is her year of self year, self-respect, and sensible shoes. But fate has a cruel sense of humor. Meet Ethan Hayes: motorbike riding businessman with the crooked smile, the annoying habit of showing up wherever she shows up, and of course the exact wrong sort of man her Rulebook forbids. As chemistry becomes irrefutable, Tessa struggles between staying true to her rules and following her heart. For sometimes, the incorrect shoes (and the incorrect men) lead you where you need to go. A sharp, feisty, and inspiring rom-com, The Wrong Shoes, The Wrong Men is a tale of bad dates, good friends, and discovering that the best fit may not be the one in your mind.

To make pure love smile, my boyfriend had someone put glass shards in my ballet shoes. Seeing me leave bloody footprints with each step on stage but still refusing to give up, Pure Love laughed heartily. "An ordinary swan dance is boring. This swan bleeding tears is much more entertaining!" I had meticulously prepared for this performance for a long time, only for it to become a tool for Chase to impress Pure Love. I looked at Chase helplessly, but he was gazing tenderly at Pure Love beside him. When I confronted him about it, he turned around and scolded me instead. "Scarlett just wanted to play a little joke on you. Why are you being so petty?"