When his father dies, he leaves 28-year-old Anthony James to fend for his mother and siblings. He had his own children to worry about especially when his wife had requested a divorce before his father's death. How will Anthony cope without disappointing his family? Book 1 of the 'What's to lose' series

[HIATUS: MINOR EDITING ONGOING] 1941. The Story of Liway Buencamino, a young Filipina pianist and composer, that swept the West with her brilliant compositions in the late '30s. Her former dazzling life as a Southeast Asian music prodigy shattered as the war reached Manila on the eve of their family reunion. Forced by the circumstances, she disguised herself as a man and took a photography shop assistant job to support her family. Everything seemed well until a radio announcement, an official declaration she'd been brooding about, finally confirmed the news that would forever change her life. 🥈Astania Award [Harvest Festival 2024]: Historical Fiction 🥇Slayer Book Award 2024: Historical Fiction 🥇 in #warcrimes (Aug. 3-10, 2024)

Previously ranked #2 in Mystery-Thriller, SPY-RAL TIES and the Web of Lies is a gripping tale of love, betrayal, and high-stakes intrigue. "Alright, let me break it down for you. So, we've got Alix, or as I like to call her, Silver Fox-total badass agent at OrgaCorp. This girl has a heart of gold wrapped in a steel exterior, always trying to do what's right. But here's the kicker: she's got this mission to take out her totally unsuspecting coworker, Julian. Yup, you heard that right! Just when she thinks she's got it all figured out, she starts developing these mushy feelings for the guy. Can you imagine? Now, as she digs deeper into this tangled mess of espionage and double-crosses, she realizes that the very folks she's supposed to protect might just be the ones plotting her downfall. Talk about a plot twist! It's like a spy movie gone rogue. With loyalty pulling her one way and love yanking her another, Alix finds herself in a game where trust is as rare as a unicorn at a rock concert. So, she's gotta navigate this crazy, dangerous landscape and question everything she thought she knew about sacrifice. Will she follow her heart or stick to the mission? Trust me, it's gonna be one wild ride!"

The girl trapped in the torture of her mind and the boy burdened with the guilt of living. ~~ "I'm surprised you even remember that day, Howard." "I remember most things when it comes to you, Preston." I give him a steely look, our noses almost grazing, "Would you ever stop with these lines?" "Will you ever fall for these lines?" ~~ Edith Preston: the head girl and first ranked student in Thorn Academy. Everyone in school knows her as the cold, unbothered girl, a school director's daughter. She doesn't try to change their image of her, but she can't stop it from hurting either, and with everything going on at home, Edith may turn to ways that aren't healthy. Grayson Howard: the head boy and the academic rival of Edith Preston, the girl he is head over heels for. Everyone in school knows him as the handsome, smiling boy, an orphan who only has eyes for one girl. He jokes and plays around, but when night comes, he can't escape the guilt and fear he's hiding deep inside. Everyone can see that the two of them were meant to be, but will they be able to overcome their issues to try and be with each other? Or will life interfere causing them to be apart even when they want to be together?

When former Jedi guardian Ryu Chikara's ship crash-lands on a mysterious planet unlike any he's ever known, he finds himself far from the galaxy's conflicts-but no closer to peace. Aranthia, a realm where magic reigns and danger lurks at every turn, is on the brink of war. Among medieval castles and enchanted forests, orcs, elves, and beasts roam-none of whom have ever heard of the Force. Accompanied by his loyal tactical droid, Apollo, and his mechanic Lyra, Ryu's survival depends not only on his skill with a lightsaber but also his ability to navigate a strange new world where power lies not in technology, but in spells, swords, and ancient secrets. Along the way, Ryu rescues a lost beast folk child, Nikko, and joins forces with a beautiful elvish warrior, Talia. But when dark forces from the past reawaken, threatening both this world and the one he left behind, Ryu must confront his deepest fears and reconcile with the guilt that haunts him. As ancient prophecies stir and long-buried powers resurface, Ryu's destiny becomes entangled with Aranthia's own. Will he bring balance to a world teetering on the edge of chaos-or will he become the harbinger of its destruction? In this epic blend of sci-fi adventure and high fantasy, Stranded in a Magical World with my Lightsaber takes readers on a journey across two worlds colliding, where a hero must rediscover his purpose amidst shadowy forces, forgotten magic, and unlikely friendships.