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“Look, Michael! It’s a dolphin!” I couldn’t believe my eyes as the beautiful sea creature leapt from the water. Both of us laughed, but when I locked eyes with him, the only thing I could think about was how badly I wanted him to kiss me. If only he wasn’t my best friend’s dad…. Shelby goes on the vacation of a lifetime aboard her friend Lauren’s yacht, but when she gets there, she discovers Lauren is engaged—to her ex-boyfriend. He had been cheating on Shelby with Lauren for months. On top of that, Lauren’s snooty friends bully Shelby and make her feel bad for being poor. The only good thing about the trip is Michael. He’s so kind, considerate, and handsome. And Shelby thinks he might be interested in her, too. But… he just happens to be Lauren’s dad. Will Shelby and Michael let their true feelings be known, or will she always be longing for her billionaire beach daddy? Longing for the Beach Billionaire Daddy is created by Scarlett Rossi, an eGlobal Creative Publishing author.

"Huh?" "Save the world?" "Help those in need?" "Why in God's name would I care about that if I won't get anything that I want in return?" "Go bother someone else, I have better things to do." "Now let me grind in peace or I'll destroy everyone and everything you love, weakling!" A beautiful, kind and pure soul from the modern world got transmigrated to another world of fantasy and magic set in the medieval era. Trapped and stranded in a new world, the beautiful, kind and pure soul decides to climb the ranks with the power of friendship and hopes to one day become an outstanding citizen who is loved and respected by all. ******************************** I don't know why I can't add the exact tags I want for female-lead novels so I'm just going to write them here • #genderswap • #transmigration • #weaktostrong • #overpoweredprotagonist • #villain • #ruthlessprotagonist • #evilprotagonist • #action • #fantasy • #mature • #sliceoflife • #slowburn ******************************** Vivian's social media: Instagram: vivian_lightstorm Facebook: Vivian Vivian TikTok: vivian.lightstorm Author being shameless because he can't get a contract: https://www.patreon.com/Immortal_Shades I also plan to post this story at Royal Road under the name "Silver_Copper_Pen"

~Excerpt~ "What could have happened to him...I mean the man that suddenly appeared screaming," the young girl asked with a face full of curiosity, With a shrug, Miraken replied accepting her money before stashing it in the big tower box on his left, "I don't know but what I do know is that the world is a dangerous place and sometimes, it messes with us and makes us all, a little crazy," he replied giving her, her exit slip before shouting in a loud voice, "Next," A signal for her to leave and for another to take her place, ----------- Kiya Hosten is a strong beautiful woman who has everything she could ever need: Money, Power, houses, cars and the looks to go with it. Men trip and fall, either on their butt or on their Knees whenever she walks by. It's a regular day in the office at Hosten's Enterprise and Kiya sits at the head of a table in a shareholder's meeting ruling and monitoring her company's account with an iron fist when the sky darkens and everything suddenly goes to shit... Can Kiya and Amy survive the unimaginable events that occur? * * * What happens when your world and everything you know burns?

Ellie Yeo thought she could escape her one-sided love for her boss, Simon Sa, by accepting an arranged marriage to Ethan Jung. However, just when she plans to leave Simon’s world behind, he pulls her back into a whirlwind of emotions with one last business trip together. Torn between her growing attachment to Ethan and her unresolved feelings for Simon, Ellie faces her deepest emotional conflicts. As secrets unravel and difficult choices arise, Ellie must decide whether to follow her heart or break free from the man who refuses to let her go. Will she finally escape Simon’s grip, or will their twisted relationship trap her once again?

Arthur and Helena, two strangers, met at a fateful moment when each desperately needed comfort. Arthur had left his family to escape his narcissistic parents' emotionally draining environment, while Helena sought refuge from city life and Israel's vengeful parents. She grieved the loss of her billionaire boyfriend, Israel, who she vowed to love forever. Helena's trust was fragile as she opened up to Arthur and found solace in his comforting arms. She felt herself falling for him until she realized the truth about his identity - a truth that threatened to break her trust in him forever. Now Arthur must prove his pure intentions to Helena to keep her in his life. But can Helena ever trust him again? Does Arthur's love have the power to replace Israel in Helena's heart, or will he lose hope and choose what is safest for himself? This is not your typical Billionaire story – this is a story about battling love and trust amidst chaos and despair.

“Perhaps we are indeed the main characters of the story, but who is to say we are not the Galactic Republic in the prequel --- No matter how many victories we seize or how many foes we slay, our fate has been sealed from the very beginning.” --- KR043. When a portal to another world was created in the deserts of Nevada, the United States, humanity was faced with a choice. Neglect it, and pray nothing happens. Or confront it, and in doing so, pay a dear cost. Earth chose the latter, and thus, came the heroic tales of the Phasewalker Corps. And thus, came the numberless skirmishes, battles, and wars that would ravage across Humanity's enemies. And thus, came the warcry that would soon echo through countless worlds. "For Earth! For Humanity! For...Victory!" This is the story of the generation that burns.

Earth was plunged into a war against countless monstrosities. They flooded out of gates leading to other worlds, but they knew none of that. All humanity knew was that they now wielded power beyond their natural means. But among the throngs of people rejoicing amidst the tragedy of conflict, a man awoke from a long slumber. His return would herald an upheaval to this changed world and to the endless wars that have plagued their reality. This is the story of the man known as Caelum Grace. This is his journey to become a God amongst gods. **** Quick disclaimer: I'm still learning how to better write action/fighting scenes so please bear with me.

For generations, the islands of Tilbara lived in fragile harmony. Amakatsu, Harama, Shinganatsu, Evalia and Durama believed themselves safe beneath the silent guardianship of forgotten myths—Rudhana the Seer of Roots, Nagalira the Mirror-Serpent, and the unnamed echoes said to exist inside the Dreamscape, a realm between memory and reality. But peace ends the moment strange creatures—half-dream, half-flesh—spill into Harama. These are no mere beasts; they are Dream-Born, abominations leaking from a fractured rift deep beneath the world. Kabe Hiroki and his younger brother Ken, two academy youths with simple expectations, are dragged into the unfolding disaster when the Rift Beneath Harama erupts. Students vanish into echo storms. Some return… rewritten. Others never return at all. Harama barely survives the catastrophe, saved only through the desperate sacrifice of Tina-sensei, whose forbidden “Falling Orchid Seal” halts the collapse—but costs her life and fractures the island’s stability. As Trails flicker across the sky and Anchors awaken for the first time in centuries, Ken and Kabe become tied to forgotten history. The brothers discover that the Dreamscape is not a myth—it is the birthplace of the first memories, of the Five Pillars, and of ancient sins concealed by time. Through shifting maps, rewritten names, and ghostly echoes, the truth emerges: someone is altering the world itself. This manipulator is revealed to be Arcana, the First Upper Rank of the Memory Theater—a master of rewritten histories, guided by unseen powers in Kurogane. As Durama falls, the Trails ignite and a catastrophic Memory Storm tears across Tilbara, erasing, rewriting, and reshaping reality. With the Fifth Trail opening above them, Ken and Kabe cling to each other as the world fractures.

Judul: Before the World Burns Genre: Sci-Fi, Rebirth, Action, Romance Tags: Apocalypse, Smart Female Lead, Space Dimension, Zombie Outbreak, Survival, CEO Male Lead, Family Bond, Second Chance Sinopsis: Di hari ulang tahunnya yang ke-22, Yin Yue—seorang jenius komputer dan CEO muda—mendapatkan kalung giok putih misterius dari kekasih masa kecilnya, Ming Xiu. Tiga bulan kemudian, dunia runtuh. Meteor menghantam bumi, membawa virus yang mengubah manusia menjadi zombie haus darah. Sistem dunia kolaps, teknologi lumpuh, dan manusia saling memangsa. Yueyue bertahan selama tiga tahun, membangun sistem komunikasi, memperkuat pangkalan bertahan hidup—sampai akhirnya dikhianati dan dibunuh. Namun takdir memberinya kesempatan kedua. Kalung giok itu membangkitkannya kembali—tiga bulan sebelum kiamat terjadi. Dengan memori utuh, sistem pertahanan yang belum pernah dipublikasikan, dan rahasia dimensi ruang giok yang bisa menyimpan apa pun, Yueyue memulai ulang hidupnya. Kali ini, ia tidak sendirian. Bersama Ming Xiu dan keluarganya, mereka membangun dunia baru dalam diam—sebelum semuanya terbakar. Saat manusia mulai saling mengkhianati demi bertahan hidup, bisakah cinta dan akal sehat menyelamatkan yang tersisa?

He’s known on the sands as Beach Brat Brody, the arrogant surfer with his group of loyal fans. Finn and his best friend Trent are lifeguards, and Finn has been captivated by Brody since he first saw him surf. He’s hot, skilled, and has Finn’s heart.<br><br>He doesn’t just want to know the Beach Brat, but also the man behind the board. But Brody is guarded and gives nothing of himself away. He doesn’t do relationships, and Finn doesn’t do one-night stands.<br><br>Encouraged by his friends, Brody tackles a dangerous wave and Finn rushes to save him. The Beach Brat loses his sass and his confidence. Putting aside his broken heart, Finn vows to help Brody get on the board again.<br><br>They tackle his fear of the sea together, and Finn catches glimpses of the hidden Brody. His walls come down, and things start to look promising, but Finn has his own demons. Just as him and Brody begin to get close, Finn rushes into the sea for a dangerous rescue that might cost him everything.