catbird seat

Three years ago, President Qiao did not hesitate to sign the papers when Xia Ning placed the divorce papers in front of him. Three years later, she is an up-and-coming star in show biz; watched by the public but knee-deep in scandals. He is a resolute emperor in the business world; powerful and omnipotent. Their paths were supposed to be separate and independent, but— Standing at her door, the legendary ruthless and unyielding diamond bachelor asks for a remarriage. A cute bun appears from behind and gazes at Xia Ning with his big, starry eyes. "Mummy, Daddy will cook, I will warm the bed, please take us in."

Born as the eldest in a poor family, Michael always thought it was his duty to provide. All his life he has dedicated his whole being into working. Everything was going well. He found a job, and income was flowing. Heading into bed with the intention of taking a temporary slumber, Michael awoke to find himself in Krodoa, a planet that was filled with magic. Born as a cripple, Michael believed it was the gods' way of saying, "you may rest". But those same gods got him involved in various... incidents. Can the overworked Michael find the time to rest?

I stood at the summit of the most absurd comedy, in a sleek, modern mansion, living a prosperous life filled with joy, only for it all to vanish in an instant. “What are you waiting for? Lucia, take your suitcase and leave. Disappear from my sight!” The man was my father, a figure who once loved me, before the blonde woman stood by his side. “From today, Anderson is no longer your family name. You are no longer my daughter!” He disappeared behind the tall black gates, leaving me with the disgrace of a situation I couldn't comprehend. A familiar, mocking laugh pierced my ears. I turned to see Emily's sneering face. “Well, Lucia? Do you still not believe how easily I influenced your father?” She stepped closer, reaching out to touch my dark hair. I snarled in anger, dodging her touch, and grabbed her face, scratching it fiercely. “Aww!! Help me! Let go of me, Lucia! Damn it!!”

Lin Chen wanted a peaceful campus life: hanging out with friends, playing basketball, and passing his classes. But everything changed when he accidentally stole a seat from Zhou Mingyu, the top student known for being unapproachable. After catching Lin Chen nearly cheating on a quiz, Zhou offered to tutor him. As they spent time together through study sessions and late-night conversations, Lin Chen discovered that the seemingly distant Zhou was actually warm and vulnerable. Now, he couldn't help but wonder: Was this just tutoring, or was it something more?

Kira Hale has spent her life behind the quiet walls of St. Agatha’s Orphanage, marked by a strange birthmark and haunted by questions no one can answer. But when a brutal attack leaves her standing over a dead stranger, her skin burning with an otherworldly light, she is pulled through a shimmering veil into the hidden realm of Valdris, a world of magic, shadow, and ancient rivalries. At Valdris Academy, Kira is told she’s just another recruit. But fragments of lost memories, a ghost in the archives, and whispers of a long-erased bloodline suggest otherwise. As she trains under the stern guidance of Orion, clashes with the cunning Selene, and navigates an uneasy alliance with the brooding vampire Damon Blackthorne, Kira discovers the truth: she is the last Veilwalker heir to a seat on the magical council that was purged from history. The realm is on the brink. Students’ souls are vanishing. A hidden enemy pulls strings from the shadows. And Kira’s fated bond with the enigmatic Allanon may be the key to saving Valdris or the weapon that destroys it. To reclaim her past and protect both worlds, Kira must embrace the dangerous magic flowing through her veins. But the more power she wields, the closer she comes to unlocking a truth that could shatter the veil forever.

It's not everyday you get your head chopped off and live to remember dying. Then get cast out by the one entity you've trust your whole life. Its not everyday those so called entities actively want your head even though you've lost it severally. Shin goes through that and more yet vengeance is a thought no mortal can bear to nurture, unless one is no longer a mortal...

Evelyn had been haunted by dreams of a red-haired woman since childhood. From the moment she could remember, she had no recollection of her mother, and her biological father and stepmother treated her poorly—let alone the constant mockery from her stepsister and stepbrother. Such an environment forced her to learn to read people’s moods early on, molding her into a child with obedience and calmness far beyond her years. She thought she would spend the rest of her life treading carefully, but being sent into a royal arranged marriage shattered all her quiet expectations. She dared not hope for the prince’s love; she only wanted to serve as a decorative fixture in the palace, silently fulfilling her duty. However, once inside the royal court, she found that everything spiraled out of control—Grace, the mysterious Eastern monk; Melody, the young but disabled princess; and Tanya, the seemingly docile maid who secretly schemed to replace her. Everyone pushed her toward choices she never wanted to make… Until she uncovered the secret of the red-haired woman and the revolting truth about her father’s past. But in doing so, she found herself. She rose up, rallying her allies to declare war on the dynasty. With meticulous schemes, the arrogance of those in power, and the unyielding resolve of the oppressed, they toppled the mountain of tyranny that had weighed upon them for so long…

“I really feel like having one of those special macarons from the cafeteria today. You think you could get me one?” I sit diagonally behind the heroine in class. I’m basically her errand girl. “We are [friends] , after all.” …And I’m happy to do it.

The most wonderful feeling in the world is being in love. It is knowing that there is someone out there who is willing to spend their life with you. Someone you entrust your life. Someone you made promises with. And it came… someone willing to do it for you… but then, it's fate now that hinders. You had a wonderful life. You had it, now you've lost it. If you would have one more chance at it. Would you… grab the chance? Ysabelle Dominique Cortiz is a naive young girl once promised to a very handsome prince. Their families wished their union, but what will she do when she learns he always says no to his family's suggestion. Eric's mother was once promised to Ysabelle's father. But fate pulled them apart. They broke the families' agreement. They enraged the elders. Will Eric let fate pull him away? Or will he fight its urges? Will a Montano-Cortiz finally happen? Or will the third generation break another promise?

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!