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Khi nào hồn thiêng sông núi mới cựa mình thức giấc? Khi nào tiếng trống đồng lại vang vọng cửu thiên? Khi nào bản trường ca vĩ đại của người Lạc Việt lại được cất lên? Trần Kiên, một thiếu niên đơn độc nơi Lạc Diệp Trấn, dưới chân Vô Tận Sơn Mạch. Cậu không có thiên phú bẩm sinh, không mang trong mình dòng máu cao quý, chỉ có ý chí kiên cường như thép và một cơ duyên nhỏ nhoi với di sản đã mất của các tu sĩ Lạc Việt. “Lạc Việt Trường Ca” sẽ là một hành trình vĩ đại, nơi những trận chiến mãn nhãn và những màn đấu trí cân não đan xen, bí mật tạo thành một vũ trụ quan độc đáo, thấm đẫm triết lý phương Đông. Những con chữ này được dệt nên từ cảm hứng về dòng chảy lịch sử Việt Nam, nhưng không phải là một bản sao chép. Tác phẩm là sự gửi gắm của trái tim người viết, những cảm nhận, suy tư về một thời đại đã qua, về những con người đã làm nên non sông này. Các nhân vật, địa danh và mối quan hệ trong truyện có thể hư cấu, không hoàn toàn trùng khớp với chính sử. Đây là góc nhìn của một cá nhân, một lời tri ân gửi đến lịch sử dân tộc. Mong độc giả đón nhận tác phẩm với tinh thần mở lòng, để câu chuyện chạm đến cảm xúc, thay vì so sánh với những tư liệu lịch sử chính thống.

Silas Sotos started as an outsider, dabbling in arts best left unknown. Now, can he harness his god-touched powers and navigate the treacherous currents of faith, law, and cosmic dread to save a city that barely understands the forces threatening to consume it? And what will be the price of his unique salvation? If you crave a dark fantasy that masterfully blends occult beginnings, thrilling detective work, Lovecraftian horror, and a protagonist whose power is as dangerous as it is extraordinary, then prepare to be captivated. The true shadows of Bayne City are calling.

Alejandro Dominic is a powerful and promiscuous man with trust and intimacy issues, and a taste for innocence. He does not believe in any higher deity and sees himself as a god. He lays his eyes on the beautiful Christian girl, Isis, and oaths to make her his, for Alejandro always gets what he wants... Isis is a breath-taking Christian girl who questions the practices and morale of her faith and her family. She seeks for adventure and finds it in the form of Alejandro. Despite Isis’ moral qualms becoming the epicentre of the sacrifices that Alejandro needs to make in order to win Isis’ love, their cultures clash so beautifully. Yet, will she have him praying for his soul? What will unfold in this story of two different worlds ? Read on.

************ Disclaimer!!! Before you start reading this book.... THIS BOOK CONTAINS EXTREMELY EXPLICIT SEXUAL CONTENT OF THE MOST GRAPHIC NATURE. I'm a degenerate, so this book was made for degenerates. If you fancy content that know no sexual bounds, sex between two females, then read at your own discretion. The book is pretty much depraved, with a dark tone, some might find it offensive even. If you are underage or unwilling to experience depictions of Yuri, hardcore sex, fetish behaviours, and unrestrained carnal perversions in lurid detail - DO NOT READ THIS BOOK. You have been warned - continuing past this point confirms you are an adult clearly consenting to subjecting yourself to material that does not shy away from portraying sexuality and deviance in its most profane, boundary-pushing extremes. If you nevertheless choose to proceed and find yourself offended or disturbed, DO NOT BLAME THE AUTHOR. This is your final advisory.  18+ ONLY. Moving on... No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any more or by any mass electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise without prior written permission of the author. Please, Take Note: This is a book of fiction. All characters, names, places, incidents and behavior are from the author's imagination, used with no intentions of hurting anyone; Any resemblance to any actual living thing or dead is mainly by coincidence and I sincerely apologise. Read on!!

Once a powerful Demon Overlord, betrayed and murdered by his own subordinates, vows revenge with his dying breath. Reincarnated as Benjamin Almond, a human baby, he must adapt to his new mortal life without demonic powers. With his past memories intact, he embarks on a journey to master mana arts and rise to power in the mortal realm. Will he fulfill his quest for vengeance or find a new purpose as Benjamin, a fledgling mage? Join his transformation from demon lord to aspiring mortal mage.

At St. Augustine’s Academy, privilege and power run through every marble hallway. For some, this final year means freedom. For others, it’s the stepping stone to even greater influence. But for a few, it will become a life-altering secret they can never escape. Isabella Marquez has her future mapped out; graduate top of her class, enter the most prestigious university, and one day take control of her father’s empire. Nothing and no one will stop her. Especially not Alexander Hawthorne with his smirk and blue eyes, the Duke’s reckless second son. To Isabella, he’s nothing more than a chain-smoking, party-throwing menace who will likely end up in jail before graduation. But when a classmate turns up dead in Isabella’s dorm room, Alexander becomes the only person who can help her prove her innocence. Forced into an uneasy alliance, Isabella discovers that behind his arrogant smirk and scandalous reputation lies someone far more complicated than she ever imagined. And in a world where secrets are currency and friends can become enemies and enemies can become something dangerously more, Isabella may find herself risking more than just her future, she may risk her heart. Dive in to explore Isabella's life as it either takes a turn for the best or the worse. This book is participating in the cupids quill contest and your votes and support will be highly appreciated.

Catherine's riveting journey as she reinvents herself in the glittering yet cutthroat world of Hollywood. Since 1993, Catherine has been a consistent contender for the Academy Awards, though she seldom attends the ceremonies, preferring to avoid the anxiety and potential disappointment of losing. Renowned for creating perfect roles for many stars, Catherine credits her success to a mysterious spark of inspiration.

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At St Matthew’s Boarding School, excellence is expected, but beneath its polished reputation lies a world of secrets, ambition, and rivalry. Elias Rowan, a sharp-minded and daring student, has learned to survive by outsmarting others. But when he crosses paths with Isabella, the headmistress’s brilliant and guarded daughter, his carefully constructed world begins to shift. Their unlikely alliance is tested by James, a manipulative and power-hungry student who rules through fear and control. What begins as a contest of intellect and pride soon spirals into a dangerous game that threatens reputations, friendships, and hearts. As Elias and Isabella navigate lies, loyalty, and betrayal, they discover that St Matthew’s isn’t just a school—it’s a battlefield where trust is rare, and every secret has a price. In the end, their greatest challenge won’t be defeating their enemies but protecting each other from the darkness within and around them. The Shadows of St Matthew’s is a story of wit, courage, and forbidden connection—where love flickers in the unlikeliest corners of a school built on rules, and rebellion becomes the only way to survive.

To what extent would you go for your friends? ... After graduating high school, 8 friends juggle friendship, love, careers and finance in this game called life. Even after spending 2 years of high school together, it comes as a riddle that these girls know nothing about each other. The good ones are bad. The bad ones are worse. And the neutral ones are biased. Will these friends find a way to tackle their challenges and still hold onto each other despite it all? That's a question only I can answer.