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Desmond Summers was just another overlooked face in the crowd-until someone else's selfish actions landed him on a three-week unpaid suspension. Alone in his cramped one-bedroom apartment, feeling utterly broken and defeated, Desmond's life changes forever when a glowing cyan materializes before his eyes: "Conqueror System Acquired" Suddenly Desmond gains enhanced physical abilities, razor-sharp charisma, and access to rapid-wealth building tools. Using the system Desmond works to dominate a world that once ignored him. Driven by past humiliation and a newfound drive, Desmond has his eyes set on conquering three industries closest to his heart: Restaurants-because Desmond loves a good meal. Tech-because ever since he was little, he loved computers and gaming. Cars: because his late twin brother Bruce was a huge car guy. Cars were one of the many things Bruce and Desmond would talk about together. What starts as a personal revenge mission turns into an all-out campaign to a build an empire. From buying the store where one of his former bullies works to outmaneuvering elite rivals, Desmond's rise captures the attention of the police, the underworld, and a growing harem of women attracted to his transformation-including two of his former high school classmates: the kind and absolutely gorgeous Rose and her equally as beautiful but not as kind cousin Hannah. Armed with his new abilities and newfound drive Desmond isn't just out to succeed. HE WILL CONQUER!!!

Desmond Harrow, your average 17-year-old college kid starts at his local college; High Gates College. Making quick friends and enemies, he learns life lessons and starts crushing on one of his friends; Samantha. Desmond is then dragged into his father’s business after his dad's death, 12 years ago and investigates a closed case that the Police closed around the same time as his dad's death. Desmond will discover the truth behind the impending day; Joyride.

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Aurelie Engel is a stunning model who has a hidden motive. She wants to seduce and destroy Nicolas Leroux. He is a famous designer and she believes he caused her best friend to overdose. As she gets involved with Nicolas, she starts to feel an unexpected attraction to him. She also begins to doubt her mission. He seems to be nothing like the monster she was told he was. There’s more to what happened to her friend. Will she discover the truth before she ruins his life? Or will she fall victim to her own revenge plot? Find out in this exciting and romantic story of love, deception, and decadent desires. Warning: There are mentions of suicide.

Reeling from a breakup with her unfaithful ex, Eliza Harris boards a luxury cruise seeking escape. But when a violent storm forces passengers into lifeboats, she finds unexpected solace in the enigmatic Adrian. As their bond deepens, Eliza uncovers unsettling secrets about Adrian's mob-connected family and her own past, unraveling a dangerous conspiracy. Stranded at a luxurious resort and caught in a web of betrayal, Eliza and Adrian must navigate shifting alliances and personal betrayals. Amid storms, passionate encounters, and hidden agendas, they confront the dark truth behind Adrian’s brother’s death and their families’ entangled fates. In a high-stakes battle against a powerful enemy, Eliza and Adrian’s tumultuous journey reveals shocking truths and tests their love. As they face the ultimate revelation, their future hangs in the balance, poised on the edge of mystery and desire.

Oliver, un chico alegre y carismático sufre un trágico accidente el cual termina dejándolo en coma por algunos meses. Este accidente se lleva consigo parte importante de Oliver, lo que lo llevará a ver su mundo con otros ojos. Sus amigos intentarán ayudarlo a llevar su vida sin esa parte de él que se perdió.

Love God?! Then join our boy, Samuel Ahket as he embarks on journey greater from no other as he works his way through to restore peace to the world as well bringing it's believers out of the shadows. In this journey, he will tight many foes and he will grow from a soft holy boy to a holy slayer whose purpose is to restore God's light to the world.

The story of Alexander, Isabella, Victoria, and Damien is one of passion, ambition, and the indomitable nature of the human spirit. As they move forward in their lives, forever marked by their experiences, they embark on a new chapter, navigating the unending journey of love, lust, money, sex, and power.

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!

# 1V1 # NOBLELADY The female general has transmigrated to the future. When she opened her eyes, she saw someone snatching a child. She reached out without much thought, but who would have thought the little girl would hug her and say, “Mom, don’t throw me and Brother away!” Since the female general couldn’t go back, she raised her children and educated them. She beat up scumbags and saved men, and achieved another brilliant life. In the face of outrageous people, she was an ice queen. Grandma, sister-in-law, do any of you deserve my time? Faced with her children, it was like a spring breeze in summer. “Little Xing, you’re so smart! Shi Tou, you’re also a good baby!” In the face of men, she was indifferent. “Leave if you want to. You have legs, right? Go on then, I won’t walk you out.” She was a woman with thousands of faces. Even in another world, she was still the most dazzling one.