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"Husband, I want to divorce you..." On her birthday, Ling Fei fell into a calculated trap. She entangled with a prestigious tycoon from the business world, The powerful and unpredictable man incredibly spoils her, as if he has a cheat code. He helps with her papers, painstakingly finds jobs for her, he even wishes he could bear children on her behalf— But... the cost is too high!

He said, "Be my wife and the mother to my daughter and I'll make all your dreams come through." But Mia just stared him in the eye. She couldn't believe what she was hearing. Eden Parker, also known as the Evil CEO of Graceland wants to marry her. She was just a normal actress whose world had just crumbled down to the ground some few days ago. Her father had betrayed her mom and brought another women and a girl who he claimed was his daughter. If that wasn't enough, they had even sold her to the black market but lucky for her that the 'Evil CEO'of Graceland had laid his eyes on her and taken a liking to her. What's gonna happen now, will she become the wife of one of the most feared man in Graceland and save her family from misery.

"Maukah kau tidur dengan suamiku hingga hamil dan melahirkan anaknya?" Elena Wasley bertemu kembali dengan kembarannya, Elise. Dia meminta bantuan Elena untuk mengandung anak dari suaminya, Brian Fernandez. Tentu saja, Elena menolak karena sebentar lagi dia akan menikah dengan kekasihnya, Diego Orlando. Tapi semua berubah karena satu insiden tak terduga. Elena mau mengandung bayi itu dengan meminta bayaran mahal. Membuat Brian dan Elise membuat perjanjian tertulis untuk kesepakatan bersama Elena itu. Di sisi lain, Tiara Jackson -mantan tunangan Brian masih mengharapkan pria itu menjadi miliknya. Dia bertekad menyingkirkan Elise dan bayi itu dengan berbagai cara untuk mendapatkan Brian. Apa alasan Elise meminta Elena mengandung anak Brian? Mengapa Elena menyetujui perjanjian gila itu? Bagaimana reaksi Diego jika mengetahui semuanya?Apa yang akan dilakukan Tiara untuk menyingkirkan Elise dan bayinya? Bisakah bayi itu terlahir ke dunia dengan selamat? Bagaimana akhir dari cerita ini saat cinta menggoyahkan segala?

Synopsis – Expensive House Help When Amara, a talented but humble young woman, arrives at the opulent Montague estate as a house help, she has no idea that her life is about to change forever. Tasked with serving the wealthy and enigmatic Edward Montague, she quickly learns that beneath the estate’s luxurious façade lies betrayal, secrets, and the lingering shadow of Charles, Edward’s treacherous relative. As Amara navigates the complexities of the household, she proves her intelligence, courage, and compassion, gradually earning Edward’s trust. Together, they face schemes from jealous rivals, hidden family enemies, and the manipulative Blackthorn family, all intent on undermining the Montague legacy. Through strategic planning, unity, and unwavering love, Edward and Amara confront every challenge—outsmarting intruders, restoring trust in the community, and transforming the estate into a symbol of hope and integrity. Their partnership evolves from mutual respect to passionate love, culminating in a legacy built not on wealth alone, but on courage, unity, and ethical leadership. Expensive House Help is a gripping tale of romance, resilience, and transformation, showing that true power lies in love, loyalty, and the strength to rise above betrayal.

From Ashes to Ascendancy​​ Kael Voss and Lyra Solis: The Dual Redemption In the irradiated wastelands of Earth's collapse, Kael Voss survived betrayal by his own legion. His death sentence came during a raid gone wrong - until lightning struck his broken smartphone, awakening a cosmic bridge to the pre-collapse world. On the other end of the static: Lyra Solis, a strikingly beautiful yet vulnerable CEO whose empathy masked razor-sharp business acumen. ​​The Fractured Alliance​​ Earthbound Survivor Kael scavenged post-apocalyptic wastes where food became currency and clean water legend. Meanwhile, Lyra transformed global supply chains into life-support systems, her penthouse command center monitoring every hydroponic farm and solar array sustaining 300,000 souls in Kael's underground ark. A decade later, when Kael emerged into Lyra's climate-controlled sanctuary, he brought not just survival blueprints but humanity's lost future. Corporate Crusader Back in the collapsing financial empire, Lyra fought corporate espionage from her poisoned brother-in-law. Kael's interventions read like divine intervention: Quantum-algorithm stock predictions crushing Wall Street Untraceable crypto-mining rigs bypassing sanctions AI-driven agricultural models outproducing monocultures Within months, Lyra's net worth surpassed Hua Nation's GDP while her brother-in-law faced RICO charges. ​​Convergence​​ Their symbiotic victory hid darker truths: Lyra's financial empires funded Kael's ark cities; Kael's quantum servers stored Lyra's family secrets. As radiation storms receded, their final collaboration birthed terraforming grids powered by Lyra's venture capital and Kael's post-human tech. When the dust settles, it will be our time to reunite.

Shit! Shit! I am transmigrated into the Harem game but it is after the Protagonist caught every heroine. Not only that, I become his best friend but also the Protagonist is busy as fuck. I also have a mission from the gods, it is to help the protagonist to maintain the heroines while I am eating dog foods. Luckily, lady luck is on my side. I get a skill from the Goddess that can conquer Heroines' bodies. I am too late to get their hearts but it is not too late to get their bodies. As a best friend of the Protagonist, it is also my duty to please the Heroines' sexual needs. --------------- Additional Tags - Netori, Scum MC, Yandere, Action sub-plot. I don't own a Cover photo and if the owner wishes to take it down please contact me.

WARNING This novel contains 18+ and evolving. Readers please do take care. The works definitely will contain disturbing elements which might include gory, crazy ideology(maybe) or anything. Challengers are welcome. Read fully knowing that. Story Sypnosis: I am Daken. No. I was Daken, a soldier on his prime, but was framed for unknown reason. Was it my love for the kingdom's princess, Shiva Eternia Ethervalen? A soldier with the power rivaling a general tossed away just like that. Fortunately, a voice warned me the attempts of ambushes and an assassination. The voice told me to go into the Accursed forest, Gal A forest.The most dangerous place of all dangerous places ever known. Even getting close 50 meters from the forest was said to bring bad luck. Rumors said that will invite catastrophe. Some said it will erase the closest villages. Some, until the sightseer die. Some, the whole kingdom. Many rumors flying around, shrouding the forest with more mystery and fear. BUT. There is one fact, well known to everyone who knew about this infamous forest. The fact is not about it is or was cursed or anything. The fact is no trespasser ever come back as survivor. All dead, seen or not seen. That fact made it, a treasure forest. Like insects allured by sweet smell, humans allured by the resources and mysteries accumulated by the forest. From unranked directly to A after many adventurers below S rank failed to return. Then directly to SS rank until an S ranker's magic placate which indicating his life became ashes without warning. Greed fired up which then went to play the pride of the strong resulting in the hurt pride felt wrath toward the forest. It was said 7 vice guild masters along with the army of a kingdom tried to explore the forest all vanished just like that after all, except a messenger team consisting 5 S rankers adventurers, entered the forest. From 5 seemed to be wasteful messengers, only 1 survived. A sole survivor who wasn't the strongest of the 5 nor was the weakest. It was said he was the only to focus on escaping with not even the slightest care of the tragedy happening behind him. He was determined to return home to do his last job as a mere messenger to report the tragedy. It was said that kingdom was the strongest of in the history as well as the richest. That had been the story shared from generation to generation, not clear wether it was a legend, a myth or a fairytale. But, one thing for sure. That forest is the place i lost something important as a man.

Rayne was a man who lived a life of solitude, burdened by depression and the monotony of mere existence. But when death unexpectedly claims him, he is given a second chance—awakening in the world of his favorite fantasy gacha game. Reborn as the son of a humble farming family, Rayne now knows true happiness for the first time in his life: a loving mother and father, a playful younger sister, and the simple joys of village life. Yet, his tranquil days are not without mystery. A strange system, tied to a gacha mechanic from his past, grants him power at a price, while faint echoes of his former life linger in the shadows. Rayne has vague memories of ten extraordinary beings—heroes of unparalleled beauty and strength—whom he cherished deeply in the game. Though scattered across the world and unaware of his rebirth, their unwavering love and devotion continue to influence the fate of the realm. For now, Rayne focuses on the present: helping his family, honing his skills as a hunter, and learning the values of patience and hard work. But as the quiet days pass, small hints of a larger destiny begin to surface. In the depths of the forest and beyond the horizon lie remnants of a past he thought was just a game—and a future that may draw him back to the very beings he once favored above all. As the bonds of family ground him in the present, Rayne’s peaceful existence begins to intertwine with the grander schemes of the world. Can he hold onto the happiness he’s found, or will the echoes of his past life pull him into a story far greater than he ever imagined? --- Author’s Note: Hey there, amazing readers! Just a quick heads-up about my posting schedule and style. I’ll be updating one chapter every day, so you’ll always have something fresh to dive into. Each chapter is 4,000 to 5,000 words because, let’s face it, I hate cliffhangers as much as you do. My goal is to give you a satisfying, immersive read every time—no abrupt stops, just pure storytelling goodness! So buckle up, grab your favorite snack, and let’s embark on this epic journey together! Your support means the world to me—don’t forget to leave your thoughts, and I’ll see you in the chapters! Happy reading! 40000

Most romance novels are all in the eyes of the female lead...but when will we look in the perspective of the male lead? Go behind the scenes as you read from the first person perspective of the CEO of Zhao Corporations as he chases and pampers Mei Lin! - Daily update excluding Sunday so I will make up for it by updating 2 chapters on Saturday! - Please support my first novel! I am a novice writer but I have a good command of English. I was a reader and I am still a reader so I will try and avoid the things that we all hate! Feel free to give me advice along the way! ?

Jack, and Samual Sands are brothers who have lived in one of the few small Florida beach towns since they were both kids. When their Father died trying to find an ocean cave rumored to be filled with the ocean's riches. With no mother in the picture Jack who was 19 at the time took over his father's diving business, and the responsibility of raising his kid brother Sam who was 14 at the time. Three years have passed, and Sam wants to go look for his Father's mythical ocean cave one last time on the anniversary of his Father's death. The story follows Sam mostly as the brothers struggle to survive on the budget of a seasonal business with all the problems that come with growing up without a Father. Well that, and all the problems that came with actually finding the ocean cave.