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Waking up from a nightmare several hours before dawn, Belle fetched a drink of water. She paused in front of her kitchen's window when she noticed a lit lantern in front of her mansion's garden. Her butler stood there, shovel in hand. This was no hour to be gardening. Curious, she made her way outside, but when she had gotten close enough to see a large and hollow pit next to her eternally-stoic and polite butler, she saw him pick up a rotten body. A DEAD BODY! Her eyes widened fearfully when she saw her handsome butler drop the rotting body into the fresh hole. She asked in horror, "What are you doing?!" Surprised to see his young miss awake at this hour, he stared at her with the same expression he had been keeping up for all these years. He had made sure she was asleep before coming here. "Gardening." "And the body?!" she looked at him in disbelief. "Fertilizer," he answered her before picking up the shovel that was on the ground. Belle was now certain something had possessed her butler. Who gardened dead bodies?! She then heard him ask her, "Want to help me in planting it, Miss Adams?" he gave her a sweet smile. Note: If you enjoy a book of comedy with light-hearted romance and a gothic background. This book is for you~

In a world where your heart defines your power, four young heroes stand against the darkest force alive. Shichiro, the Heart of Will — the leader who never backs down. Katsu, the Heart of Calm — the strategist who keeps chaos in check. Kentarō, the Heart of Reflection — the joker who reads his enemies like mirrors. Rokuro, the Heart of Chill — the lazy genius who always finds the right move when it counts. Their world is crumbling under the reign of Bellerophon, the man with the Heart of Absorption a monster who steals hearts, kills heroes, and commands an army of the soulless. No one has survived a fight with him. But when these four hearts beat as one, even fate begins to tremble. Their journey to find the legendary hero Isocrates will decide whether hope lives… or if every heart in the world stops beating.

Author: Matthew O. Duncan is part of the resurgence of Old School Sci-fi. His books are a mix of Military Sci-fi, Fantasy, Romance, and Mystery weaved together with non-stop action. Matt started his writing career as a playwright. He won a number of awards and had his plays produced on local stages. He put his pen down in the late ’90s but picked it up again in 2011. Jack Reilly’s luck ran out just before the war did. Released on a medical discharge shortly after the end of the war with the Serkins, he went out into the galaxy looking for a job. Signing onto the Glacier Runner 17, an old and rundown cargo ship, Rielly finds himself working for a clueless Captain, mixed up in an intergalactic conspiracy, on the run from assassins and involved with two women in relationships that he could only call ‘complicated.’ Fan’s of Matthew O. Duncan will recognize the universe as the same as from the New Terra Sagas, but this is not a sequel. This is a stand-alone, spin-off with new characters, new worlds and in a different format. Told in the first person from Reilly’s perspective, this is a fast moving, non-stop sci-fi adventure.

Follow the lives of two boys, both orphans, who grew up together with only each other to depend on as they suffered through fear and prejudice, and then the discovery that they were in fact, truly powerful, magical,people. Follow them as they form a bond that even death cannot break Story made by athey on FanFiction.net

It took a week, the longest week ever experienced on the small blue planet of Aurth for common rules and everyday logic to be rewritten. Seven unique trials meant to weed out the weak. A tech guru, the uncrowned King of the planet, suffering from Dopamine deficiency. An Al so powerful that it controls nations without their knowledge. This is the first book of the GAOSOVOL trilogy which focuses on how a whole planet was forced to adapt to new rules.

COVER NOT MINE Angel Adams might just have to be the unluckiest kid in the block but being a literal angel after death? Adams is rough around the edges who knew he was actually just a diamond in the rough waiting to be chipped out and death was the only way to do it. *** I open my eyes and the building's gone, I look ahead at the water body ahead and city lights, hooting, with the wind lifting me, my wings are still on fire and there's lightning coming out of my fists. I hear screeching behind me and veer around to see the most disgusting race of demons I've ever seen_on the internet, with these huge bat wings and blades on the edges, their fingers were blades too with fire coming out of their eyes, they were only two of em. "That one's ripe for the taking" "I don't want no trouble_Rafe? Raphael? Hey homie, I got trouble out here" I laugh when nothing's happened and my wings are gliding on the wind thermal, I can see my reflection on the water clearly, I face them smiling. "Hey, I'm Angel...Hail Satan" "You're coming with us" The demon pulls out a huge sword and I pull back. "Back up" I raise my flaming hand but they don't balk. "Uhh..the power compels thee?" They exchange looks like I'm crazy and I feel the heat rising and an extreme amount of fire and lightning comes shooting out of my hand to scorch them. I turn to fly away and look at my hand "That worked?" The demons double up to four, screeching, I curse trying to evade the hail of blades coming at me and wince at the one that stabs my feet, I let myself drop in the water and the fire on my wings is still persistent. Fire in water, how unbelievable. I hold my breath and grit my teeth pulling out the daggers, no blood, the demons were floating above water just waiting for me like a swarm of killer bees but what could be worse? It's been 2 minutes and I'm still underwater, my lungs were gonna give out anytime soon, my brain if I had any would be swelling, air bubbles escape and I'm still

She loved the wrong man and paid the price. Now she’s done with love, done with trust, and done with believing anyone cares. But life doesn’t end at heartbreak. Just when she thinks she has nothing left, someone unexpected enters her life—quiet, steady, patient. Someone who doesn’t want to take from her… but help her rise again. Her past wants her broken. Her future wants her brave. And between both stands a love that might finally be true. A story of pain, healing, second chances, and the strength to love again—only this time, the right way.

Tom Fleet was a bit of a misfit as the second son of a minor English noble in the 1880s. Once he finished his schooling he had little to do. His grandfathers had left him adequate finances for his needs and with his elder brother set to take the title, he gave in to his fascination with gadgets and began to tinker and invent. His goal was to create a sky craft to go to the moon. Surely if Jules Verne’s characters could go there and many other places, he could do as well.<br><br>Rowan Farrell followed in his Uncle Gordon’s footsteps, joining the UniFleet, but went a step farther and became an officer. Assigned to his first command level post, he takes a small patrol ship out to scout a region of interest to the Council and report if any signs of the enemy Angevirian Empire in the area. When one of his crew spots a strange, tiny craft, he decides to capture and study it. After all it could be an Angevirian Trojan horse. But the odd cylindrical vessel holds only one man, unconscious and suffering from hypothermia and lack of oxygen. When the man comes to, he claims to come from the earth ... five centuries in the past!

After having such a devestating few months, Karen arrived at the Cake and Bake show but never realised that meeting Tom Hiddleston would change her life for the better.

"THIS NOVEL IS A NOVEL MADE 20 YEARS AGO, AND IT'S ONLY FOR YOU SAVAGE CREATURES, DOUBLE-STANDARDS, AND SELF-CENTERED ASSHOLES WHO LOVE TO TEAR PEOPLE DOWN AND HAVE NO SHAME, INCLUDING BEING COMPLETELY CLUELESS!! OTHER PEOPLE, WHEN THEIR NOVELS ARE BAD OR CONFUSING, THEY GET HELP, BUT ME, I JUST GET INSULTED, MOCKED, AND CURSED AT!! AND FOR THOSE WHO SAY MY NOVEL IS LIKE A KID'S WORK AND SCOFF AT IT, HERE! EAT THIS NOVEL YOU CONSIDER 'ADULT READING'!! I WRITE FANFICTION AND LIGHT NOVELS AND I'M CALLED CHILDISH?! WHY DON'T YOU CURSE ALL NOVEL WRITERS WHOSE STORIES ARE CHILDISH WHILE YOU'RE AT IT, JUST TO BE FAIR?!" Note : This novel is a dating simulator-style visual novel that I developed 20 years ago for a VN game project that unfortunately never saw the light of day. The plot is a bit of a mess since it's two decades old, and I'm rather disinclined to either fix or further develop it. Bahasa Indonesia Version : https://www.webnovel.com/book/32842327400537505 Mr. Bushido: The Cold-Hearted Disciplinarian Since childhood, Hayabusa was known as a crybaby and a coward. However, 15 years forged in a strict Kyoto school that taught the principles of Bushido—a unique combination of Yakuza and military academy—transformed him completely. Now, he is "Mr. Bushido," a tough young man with iron discipline, a master of unarmed combat, and proficient in using various weapons. Returning to his normal life in 1st grade high school, Hayabusa is no longer the same. Paired with Ken, the sharp-shooting "Mr. Gunslinger," they become a feared and respected duo enforcing school discipline. From quelling brutal brawls, eliminating school bullies, to protecting friends from dangerous criminal threats like the "Twin Blade" gang, no problem is too big for them. However, behind the cold and tough image of "Mr. Bushido," lies a wounded heart and a dark past that makes it difficult for him to smile or laugh. Can the friends around him—including the mysterious Nanaka, the caring Otome, the secretly unique Akane, the cheerful Emily, and even the charismatic Shizuka-sensei—melt his frozen heart? Discover: * Thrilling Action: Intense battles, dangerous missions, and clever strategies against school enemies and the underworld. * Unexpected Bromance: The hilarious and solid dynamic between Hayabusa and Ken, who complement each other perfectly. * Sweet Romance Touches: Awkward and adorable moments as Hayabusa interacts with the girls around him, fostering unexpected seeds of love. Choose your route and witness how Mr. Bushido finds true love: * Nanaka Route: Unraveling the mystery behind Nanaka's enigmatic smile and breaking through the walls she has built. Will her secrets bring them closer or push them apart? * Otome Route: Witnessing Otome denying her own feelings, even pushing Hayabusa towards other girls, until Hayabusa finally realizes that Otome is the only one he truly desires, far more than just a 'sister'. Can their sincere love overcome doubt and insecurity? * Akane Route: Solving the riddle of Akane's dual identity and helping her find balance between her two sides, while building a unique romantic bridge. * Emily Route: Overcoming cultural and background differences, finding happiness in Emily's cheerfulness, and facing challenges together. * Shizuka-sensei Route: Exploring a forbidden yet passionate student-teacher relationship, confronting social norms, and finding happiness in a daring love. * Mystery and Intrigue: Unveiling the secrets behind criminal organizations and Hayabusa's dark past.