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“City of Quiet Wars A feared literary mogul recovering from illness crosses paths with a former prisoner whose favorite novel helped her survive incarceration. Their lives collide in a city where power hides pain and healing arrives in unexpected forms.

Talent and change, those two define humanity. But if you lack neither innate talent nor do you possess the ability to change, what are you? As a freshman at Laxus Flare Academy, Elliot Elanderin is surrounded by geniuses and talents you couldn’t find anywhere else. Compared to them, or anyone really, Elliot is pathetically ordinary, someone without a defining skill, role, or value. One day, after battling with his inner thoughts once more, he hears a sound that felt outside of this world. That sound leads him to a girl. A girl who embodies everything he wasn’t. Elliot begins to learn about not her talent, not her looks, but her. And along the way, she learns about him as well. As that friendship flourishes, he begins to learn more about the friends he was already surrounded by. New relations develop, both platonic and romantic. New struggles are revealed, both internal and external. With these new conflicts, Elliot’s life grows increasingly chaotic. After each one, more questions arise. Fortunately, he only had to answer one. Who do I want to become? ------------------------------------------------- What to expect: -Character Driven Drama - Internal monologues - Heavily psychological and philosophical narrative -Slow burn connections -A coming of age story set in New York More tags: Psychological, philosophical, daily life, school life, drama (This story is already posted on Tapas, Scribblehub, and Royal road by me. In the description of them my ownership is mentioned)

WARNING ADULT KONTEN 21+++ Maya, a beautiful girl, has a friend named Alendra Putra, who is always loyal to accompany her lonely life. But unfortunately, Alendra is very disappointed with Maya, who has been considered her best friend. And it's all just because one tragedy made Alendra feel that the girl was embarrassing and disgusting. The woman tried to explain that this was utterly untrue. However, Alendra trusted the evidence she got more, ultimately, she hated Maya. When Maya was kicked out of her campus, she felt very down, plus her own family kicked her out, and Maya's life felt sad; she didn't expect the people she loved to hate her instead. But, Alendra was utterly unaware of his own mistakes, which were also clearly shameful and disgusting at the same time as he considered Maya, a woman who was not worthy to live in this world. Where is Alendra himself? Instead likes a woman who is also married. Will the two people be able to find true love? Let's see the story of the journey to find Alendra and Maya's love here.

FOOD FOR THOUGHTS is a heartfelt collection of true-to-life reflections inspired by personal experiences, lessons learned, and the everyday moments that shape our lives. Unlike a traditional novel, each chapter stands on its own, telling a unique story with a powerful message about life, love, faith, purpose, success, failure, and personal growth. Every page invites readers to pause, reflect, and see life from a fresh perspective. Whether you are searching for hope, encouragement, wisdom, or motivation, this book offers practical insights that speak to the heart and mind. Some stories will make you smile, others may bring tears, but each one leaves behind a lesson worth remembering. FOOD FOR THOUGHTS reminds us that every experience, no matter how small or difficult, has the power to teach, transform, and inspire. Because sometimes, the greatest lessons in life come from simply taking a moment to think.

Long ago, the earth was a perfect symphony of life, until human greed shattered the fragments of the Aether Stone—the magical core that sustained the world’s rotation. In an instant, time itself seemed to cease its ticking. The world was torn asunder; one half scorched to ashes by a relentless sun, while the other was trapped in an eternal frozen night beneath the shroud of the Blood Red Moon. In the frozen half of the world, every falling snowflake is a tear of regret for those who destroyed the earth. The remnants of humanity now seek refuge behind the Great Wall of PETERUM-MAN, a technological fortress harboring dark secrets behind every hiss of its steam engines. Nugia (Subject 009), an innocent youth, awakens with no memories. He is trained to become an instrument of demise, an emotionless Assassin under the iron fist of Lord Vier. Yet, within his veins pulses a primordial power known as the blue-Azure Sasmita—an anomaly capable of halting the very flow of time. Alongside his comrades in fate, Nugia is ensnared in a vortex of betrayal and horrific human experimentation. As the trails of his past begin to unravel through his mother’s secret recordings, Nugia realizes he is no mere soldier. He is the Heir of Sasmita, the ultimate key to reuniting the nine fragments of the Aether Stone. Will Nugia be able to rewind a dead world? Or will he crumble before the true dawn can ever shine upon the earth once more? "When this symphony is whole, the earth shall turn again. Yet beware, for the sunlight sometimes bears a curse far worse than the darkness."

In the glittering, high-stakes world of Aurelia Bay’s beauty empire, Fiona Flare’s life shatters on what was meant to be her engagement night. Dumped by her fiancé for someone “more aligned with his trajectory,” she drowns her heartbreak in vodka and neon at the exclusive Eclipse Lounge. There, in a haze of bass and shadows, she collides with a mysterious stranger—tall, commanding, storm-gray eyes, hands that know exactly how to unravel her. No names. No promises. Just one raw, unforgettable night of passion that leaves her marked, aching, and blissfully unaware of who he really is. Weeks later, two pink lines on a pregnancy test turn her world upside down. Single, jobless, and determined, Fiona vows to raise the baby alone—no handouts, no hunting for the man who vanished at dawn. But fate has other plans. Unknowingly, Fiona lands a dream job at Voss Éclat—the city’s dominant beauty conglomerate—run by none other than Martin Mole, the enigmatic CEO who still dreams of emerald silk and the woman who slipped out of his bed without a trace. As Fiona rises in the company, sparks fly during tense meetings and late-night strategy sessions. Martin recognizes her instantly but keeps his distance, watching, waiting, torn between his guarded heart and the fierce woman carrying his child. What starts as corporate tension ignites into forbidden desire, corporate sabotage, family secrets, and a slow-burn revelation that could destroy everything—or build an empire stronger than either of them imagined. A story of heartbreak turned fire, one reckless night turned legacy, and two people who must decide whether to fight fate… or finally surrender to it. Secret baby. Slow-burn chemistry. Power, passion, and a bump neither saw coming.

What if KYAP never broke? What if they stayed together-stronger than ever? No accidents. No losses. No distance. Just loyalty. Until her. The girl they chose to target. The girl they thought they understood. The girl who was never supposed to matter. But some plans don't go the way they're meant to. And some people... are harder to break than they look.

Legal Disclaimer This work of fiction is intended for adults aged 18 and over. It contains graphic themes including abuse, sexual harassment, explicit language, revenge, and depictions of violence. These elements may be disturbing or triggering to some readers. By choosing to proceed, you acknowledge that you have been fully informed of the nature of the content. The author expressly disclaims any responsibility or liability for any emotional, psychological, or other impact experienced by readers. All consumption of this material is undertaken voluntarily and at the reader’s own risk. --- The Fight to True Freedom She was never meant to survive. So she learned to rise. Eighteen-year-old Veronica has spent her life trapped in silence—surviving abuse, betrayal, and the kind of pain that leaves invisible scars. But when a chance encounter leads her to the Richard’s family, everything begins to shift. In a home filled with warmth, chaos, and unconditional love, Veronica is offered something she’s never known: safety. As she navigates the unfamiliar terrain of trust, healing, and chosen family, Veronica must confront the ghosts of her past and the fear that freedom might be too good to be true. With the fierce loyalty of Anika, the quiet strength of Julian, and the wild-hearted love of Renae, she begins to believe in something radical—that she is worthy of joy. But healing isn’t linear. And when the past threatens to shatter her newfound peace, Veronica must decide: will she run from the chaos, or fight for the life she’s only just begun to imagine? The Fight to True Freedom is a raw, heartwarming, and empowering coming-of-age story about survival, sisterhood, and the messy, beautiful journey of reclaiming your voice.

Eight humans once became gods to protect the world. Humanity repaid them with betrayal. One by one, the Guardian Gods fell and turned to stone, and the creator cursed the world they failed to protect. Monsters rose from the shadows, kingdoms crumbled, and hope slowly faded from the land. Now the fallen gods lie buried and forgotten. But Princess Flora refuses to accept a dying world. Determined and fearless, she sets out on a dangerous journey to awaken the Guardian Gods and restore peace. Yet the deeper she searches for the truth behind their fall, the more she begins to realize that the gods’ fate—and the curse on the world—may hide a secret far more terrifying than anyone ever imagined.

Maya Windget moves to New York City ready to embrace independence and begin a new chapter of her life at NYU. There, she meets Calvin, a charming local whose warmth and confidence quickly draw her in. Not long after their friendship begins, Calvin proposes. Six months later, Maya says yes, believing she has found the love she has always dreamed of. But what begins as devotion slowly turns into something else—dependency, distance, and heartbreak. Shattered but determined, Maya must rebuild herself piece by piece. In the process, she discovers her own strength, her worth, and the power of loving herself first. Along the way, she meets Rege, a charismatic and mature man who shows her what healthy, fulfilling love truly feels like. Resurgence is a story of heartbreak, resilience, and a woman rising again—stronger, wiser, and unafraid.

Bel had never been rebellious, never stepped a toe out of line, even after dying and getting reincarnated, she stayed faithful to her husband and obeyed her family. But when her husband in her first, second and third life all try to kill her, she desperately pleads with her family to arrange a marriage with someone else. They send her to someone even worst : the monstrous duke of the north. But is he really as much of a monster as rumours says ?

26 year old sandra just graduated from college with joy and excitement she wishes her family to change the hatred between them but instead the mother gets killed by the father and disappears leaving sandra and Justin his brother in the dark hopeless . sandra being the elder daughter looks and becomes the vice manager at a bank that changes her life as she bumps into kyla an influence to lesbianism and at the same time dealing with travis kylas brother who also likes sandra . with her choice her life made a dramatic turn as she lost all her memories and fell in love with another man leaving the two siblings kyla and travis in emotional damages . its up to them to fight back and get sandrah but who I'll it be?.........

It's the story of an young girl Zhao Lian waiting all her life to fall in love for the first time, but getting betrayed by her very first love who she thought she can rely on for the rest of her life. After watching her bestfriend's failed love too...She changes her mind to not trust or love any guy for her entire life. But fate have other plans.. inorder to find someone close to her, she decides to set out to another city.And ends up meeting the guy who she used to bully when she's a child. Will she find that person? What will happen between Lian and her victim? Will she ever find love or not? Will she ever smile brightly from heart but not from face? Let's find out from the story.

Something had changed... Threads on the Great Tapestry of Fate had been compromised and moved. The outskirt rat had been found before the world had the time to truly crush him. New bonds, new laughs, and new pains await ahead.

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Ronald, a 21-year-old college student, returns home for the holidays—just in time for his parents' wedding anniversary. The celebration is smooth and joyful as he shares a family dinner with his mom, dad, his little sister Shayla, and his cousin, Annatolia. But later that night, a twist of fate changes everything. Ronald’s father receives an emergency call from the hospital and leaves without informing his wife. At the same time, Ronald heads to the visitors’ room—unaware that his parents had planned to spend their anniversary night there due to a broken AC in their bedroom. In the dim lighting and loud booming of music, Ronald mistakes the woman waiting for him as his cousin Annatolia—someone he had secretly been involved with before leaving for college. His mother, expecting only her husband, doesn’t suspect a thing. Ronald had no idea it was his mother. She had no idea it wasn’t her husband. How will they react when the shocking truth is finally revealed?

Whisper of the souls is a poignant collection of poems that delves deep into the complexities of human emotion and the quiet moments that shape our lives. Through vivid imagery and lyrical verse, Bella17 explores themes of love, longing, loss, and personal transformation. The poems reflect a journey of self-discovery, where the heart’s vulnerabilities are laid bare, and the beauty in both sorrow and joy is celebrated. Each poem invites readers to pause, reflect, and connect with their own inner landscapes, offering solace and understanding in a world that often feels overwhelming. With a delicate balance of tenderness and strength, Whisper of the souls reveals the quiet power of words to heal and inspire.

Esther Besson is a brilliant, kind-hearted, and determined young woman, raised within a powerful yet deeply united family. The only daughter of Alex Besson, an influential businessman, and Asaël, a strong and loving woman, Esther has always grown up surrounded by love, strong values, and high expectations. Trained from a very young age to one day take over the family business, she moves through life with calmness, intelligence, and remarkable maturity. When her parents entrust her with leading a strategic meeting abroad, Esther has no idea that this journey will turn her entire life upside down. What was meant to be a simple business merger becomes a political and emotional trap: the family company must unite with that of the Arrisons, led by Jon Arrison, her father’s longtime best friend. But the real shock comes from Tony Arrison. Cold, distant, arrogant, and mysterious, Tony is the heir to the Arrison empire. Forced by his father to marry Esther in order to ensure the continuity and stability of the company, he accepts an arranged marriage he never chose. Esther, on her side, discovers that this engagement is the only way to protect her family and her future, after being betrayed by Malik, the man she thought she loved—manipulated by his father’s hatred and thirst for revenge. Trapped in an agreement that goes far beyond them, Esther and Tony find themselves bound by an imposed alliance filled with silence, tension, and confrontation. He shields himself behind a wall of ice. She responds with dignity, respect, and a quiet strength that gradually disarms every attack. In a world where business dictates feelings, where alliances are sealed through marriage, and where past grudges threaten the future, Esther must learn to make a choice: submit to her destiny or transform it. What if this forced marriage, born of constraint and conflict, were to slowly become a place of rebirth, healing… and perhaps an unexpected love?