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*THIS BOOK IS TAKING A BREAK* Sarah's world shattered when her boyfriend died, and his family blamed her for his untimely demise. The grueling trial left her emotionally drained and penniless. Then Noah, her late boyfriend's brother, appeared, offering a glimmer of hope in her darkest hour. But something about Noah didn't feel right. Despite her reservations, Sarah found herself falling for him. And when Noah tricked her into a marriage deal, Sarah realized too late that she had fallen into his trap. Now Sarah must choose between staying in a loveless marriage or facing the consequences of a past she can't change. Will she be able to uncover the real Noah and convince him to let go of their past, or will their story end in tragedy? Copyright : I own the cover.

Our MC was an extreme introvert in his past life — a bookworm who avoided people like the plague, focused only on his studies, and had zero interest in anime, games, or romance. The only time he ever touched anime was when his one and only friend forced him to watch a single episode of some fantasy academy drama — and he hated every second of it. So when he wakes up in an unfamiliar, lavish room and finds himself in the body of Lucien von Zephyr— a rich, handsome academy student — things seem… pretty okay. That is, until memory floods in and he realizes who Lucien is: the pervy, obsessive side character doomed to die in Episode 7 for going too far with the main heroine!

She thought she was healed. Strong. Self-aware. But somewhere between romantic exits and curated resilience, she realizes—she’s been performing a version of herself she thought was lovable. Unlabeled Red Flag follows the quiet undoing of a woman who’s been praised for her clarity but punished for her need. Through a series of intense relationships—each one revealing a different mirror—she confronts not only the men who couldn’t stay, but also the parts of herself she kept hidden. From trauma-informed conversations to wordless goodbyes in foreign cities, she begins to ask the questions she spent years avoiding: Who am I without the armor? And what does it mean to love without needing to be impressive? Told in lyrical, emotionally charged prose, this novel is both a love story and a self-reckoning. A reminder that not all red flags are loud—and sometimes, the hardest person to face is the one in the mirror.

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Connie Misora is an ordinary high school girl—timid, unremarkable, and completely unprepared for anything beyond her mundane daily life. That all changes when she finds herself trapped in a terrifying cycle of inevitable disasters. Murders, accidents, mysterious deaths—every path leads to tragedy. A cryptic System governs her fate, but it doesn’t offer guidance, skills, or supernatural strength. It only sends her back to a random checkpoint whenever a catastrophe is unavoidable. Whether it’s her own death or someone else’s, once a death flag is set, time rewinds until she finds a way to break free. But survival isn’t enough. The System rewards her for resolving death flags, not just escaping them. The more she uncovers, the more she realizes these events aren’t just coincidences. Something—or someone—is pulling the strings. With no choice but to fight against destiny, Connie must use her wits, creativity, and sheer willpower to navigate an endless web of dangers, all while keeping her terrifying ability a secret. As the death flags pile up and the mysteries deepen, one question lingers: Who—or what—is behind this twisted game? And more importantly… Will she ever reach the end? ----------- I'm moving to RoyalRoad. https://www.royalroad.com/profile/323557/fictions

Justin Romero, an avid gamer, shares a special bond with his friend Miyuki, who joins him in exploring the intricacies of the Unisex Dating Sim "Dangerously Love Academy." Within this virtual realm, they encounter a plethora of yandere characters, each adding layers of suspense and intrigue to their gaming experience. However, Justin's world is turned upside down when he unexpectedly transmigrates into the body of a character within the game, a character destined for a tragic demise. Alone in a world he once only knew as a digital escape, Justin must navigate the dangerous landscape of Dangerously Love Academy with newfound stakes and consequences. As Justin grapples with the surreal nature of his predicament, he realizes that his choices within the game now have tangible repercussions. Desperate to survive and return to his own reality, he must outsmart the yandere characters and untangle the mysteries surrounding his transmigration. Haunted by the uncertainty of his situation and longing for his friend Miyuki's companionship, Justin discovers hidden depths within himself as he confronts the challenges of this virtual existence. With each encounter, he unravels secrets about the game and himself, ultimately questioning the very nature of his identity. Through perseverance and courage, Justin embarks on a journey of self-discovery, transcending the boundaries of the virtual world and forging connections that defy the constraints of mere simulation. As he navigates the treacherous terrain of Dangerously Love Academy, he learns that love, in all its forms, has the power to transform even the most uncertain of realities.

Jax an orphan who is a pirate has a map that is the only thing he has of his parent that can take you to a place which nobody know and that place holds the secret of Jax's parents.

The Red Flag Girl Some flames are born to destroy. Others, to seduce. Aurora Rae Winters arrives at Crownwood Excellence Academy wrapped in rumors—heiress to a ruthless empire, expelled for violence, and cloaked in silence. She's brilliant, beautiful, and terrifyingly composed. Rae doesn’t chase power. She is power—dripping in manipulation, hungry for control, and always ten steps ahead. Her mind is a maze no one escapes from untouched. Valentina Rose rules Crownwood’s halls with venom-laced charm and a mouth she can’t leash. The queen bee meets her match in Rae, and what begins as a war of words soon spirals into something much darker—a psychological game with no rules. But there’s someone else watching. A boy with secrets buried deep, who sees Rae not as a monster... but as a mirror. And for her, he would burn the world to ash—starting with Valentina. She looks like the villain. Valentina acts like one. But in the end… who's really the victim?

“Clear!” The word hit the air like thunder. The room snapped with light as the defibrillator pads slammed against my chest. My body jerked once—hard—then fell back against the cold hospital bed. A sharp beep spiked, then flattened again. Somewhere beyond the white glare and noise, I heard her. “Ethan!” Clara’s voice cut through the static, raw and terrified. The sound of it was enough to drag me halfway back to life. I tried to move, to reach for her hand, but my arm wouldn’t listen. “Mrs. Vale, you need to leave.” The doctor’s tone was steady but firm. “No—please, I can’t—” Then her voice broke. A nurse’s shoes squeaked against the floor as they pulled her away. I caught a glimpse of her through my half-closed eyes — her hair messy, her face streaked with tears, her hands reaching for me until the door swallowed her. The air smelled like antiseptic and burnt plastic. I could hear the machines shouting numbers, the doctors muttering commands I couldn’t process. And in the middle of it all, her last words echoed in my head. Words she had whispered only minutes before the world went white. “Ethan, I’m pregnant.” Pregnant. The syllables fell through me like stones. The kind of secret that should have been the start of everything — not the end. My chest burned. The room blurred. Somewhere in the haze, I tried to form the words, I love you. Maybe they came out. Maybe they didn’t. The heart monitor screamed again. Hands pressed against my ribs. The rhythm of life — forced, mechanical, desperate. And still, all I could think of was Clara’s face. The way she smiled when she was trying not to cry. The way she looked at me the day we stood in front of that register, signing our names into forever. If this was the finish line, I wasn’t ready to cross it. Not yet. Not when she had just told me there was more of us out there — growing, waiting. My breath stuttered once. The light dimmed around the edges. And as everything began to fade, I swore I heard her voice again, just outside the door. Soft. Breaking. “Don’t you dare leave me, Ethan Vale. The beeping flattened into one long, steady note. And then — nothing. I thought I had died. But, then I woke up... I wasn't me anymore...?

Qin Yao opens her eyes and finds herself transmigrated from a post-apocalyptic world into the body of an ancient peasant woman. Her family consists of four stepchildren needing care. A good-for-nothing husband, who has nothing but looks, is causing a ruckus. They live in a thatched hut, without a grain of rice, the family is emaciated like refugees. If that wasn't enough, someone even comes to collect debts! Anger rises in Qin Yao's heart, and she kicks the wretched husband out, "Debt collector, feel free to just beat him to death!" The four stepchildren: !!! With the world quieted, Qin Yao rolls up her sleeves to revive the family. Hunting, carrying bags, fighting bandits, she's an expert in all. But facing the fields, with her back to the sky, and her face to the earth, even a top-tier fighter from the post-apocalyptic world waves her hand: Can't take it! Really can't take it! Qin Yao scratches her head: In the ancient times where agricultural taxes are extremely high, how can I avoid farming? At this moment, the lazy husband who was sent away to die (twisting and crawling) (struggling to stand up) (screaming and roaring): My dear! I think I can be saved!