When an Imperial Decree demands that every noble household send their eligible daughters to the palace for the Xuancai (Imperial Selection), the Nangong Marquisate faces a dilemma. To protect their favored daughter from the risks of the inner court, they send Ning Xiang-the ignored, illegitimate daughter born of a lowly maid-alongside her legitimate sister, Nangong Bi. Bi is arrogant, haughty, and convinced she is destined to be the next Empress. Ning Xiang, however, enters the palace with only one goal: to survive long enough to eventually earn her freedom and find her mother. The young Emperor Li Zhao is a man of sharp intellect and deep isolation. Haunted by the fact that he has no heirs, he is surrounded by women who view his lap only as a stepping stone for their families. At the center of the web is Empress Xiao, a woman whose elegance masks a ruthless, calculating mind. She maintains her power by ensuring no consort stays in favor long enough to threaten her position. Beside her are the "Four Consorts," each more insidious than the last, turning the harem into a battlefield where a single wrong word can lead to execution. From the cold chambers of a Cairen to the silk-lined halls of the Huang Guifei (Imperial Noble Consort), Ning Xiang transforms. She sheds her innocence, learning that in the Daming Palace, one must either be the predator or the prey. As she stands one step away from the Empress's throne, she must decide if the power she has gained is worth the soul she has traded for it-and whether she can finally protect the empire from the schemes that threaten to burn it down. "In this garden of peonies, only the one with the sharpest thorns survives the winter."

PUBLISHED UNDER LIB Note: If you're not into flawed characters who make wrong decisions, don't read this. Save yourself from stress. Started: 09/09/2020 Ended: 10/07/2020 Solene Clemente was a typical Civil Engineering student who struggled to put up with her studies. Kung pwede ngang i-bake na lang ang napakaraming itlog sa test papers niya, ginawa niya na. At a young age, she experienced the harsh reality of life-poverty, abuse, and a broken family. But, as someone who could see the bright side of everything, she knew she could make it with only her mother and best friend, Duke Laurence Sanders, whom she secretly loved. Kahit pa naghihirap, basta kasama niya ang ina, kaya niya. Kahit pa madalas niyang hindi maintindihan ang lessons, ayos lang kasi may Duke naman na tuturuan siya. Na kahit gaano kalupit ang tadhana, patuloy siyang lumalaban sa buhay dahil may dalawang taong sumusuporta at nagmamahal sa kanya. She became too dependent on the love they could offer. But little did she know, like the sun she adored, she was destined to be alone.

PUBLISHED UNDER LIB Note: If you're not into flawed characters who make wrong decisions, don't read this. Save yourself from stress. Started: 10/07/2020 Ended: 11/18/2020 Elora Chin Valencia grew up in a toxic Christian family where she was viewed as the black sheep. Araw-araw ay ipinaparamdam sa kanya ng mundo na wala siyang lugar sa sarili niyang tahanan. She was a consistent dean's lister and an obedient daughter, which left her wondering what she had done so wrong to be disregarded as a speck of dust in the wind. They made her feel like she was just dirt, filling up the empty space. The one who would never have her own safe place. Feeling all of this contributed to her endless suicidal ideations. Baka nga tama sila. Baka nga wala siyang halaga at kailanman ay hindi na sasaya. She almost believed that. She almost held onto that notion. Not until she met the man in his BS Civil Engineering uniform and gorgeous grin, Troy Jefferson Dela Paz. He kissed her forehead, and her loud thoughts were silenced. Her demons calmed down. Her foes were defeated. For the first time in her life, she had proven her family wrong---a happy Elora Chin was possible. She was loved and well-taken care of. Troy embraced her sharp parts, not minding the wounds he might get. But fate had a lot of cruel things in store for her. Because when she thought she had reached the peak of happiness, she found myself drowning alone in the ocean she now called home, alone in her shame, alone with the waves she couldn't tame.

Noah Beck and Siena Agudong reprise their roles as Drayton and Dallas and their sparks light up the pages of this novel adaptation of Tubi's Sidelined 2: Intercepted. This highly anticipated sequel proves that whether you watch then read or read and then watch, one thing is for sure, there will never be enough Drayton and Dallas! *** When Drayton Lahey surprises his girlfriend, Dallas Bryan, by joining her in LA for college, they are ecstatic to be together-proving that true love has legs. Their whirlwind relationship had its ups and downs, but they're committed to each other and to making their dreams come true. Dallas is enrolled in an extremely competitive dance program, and Drayton's now the QB of his school's football team where he's expected to bring home a championship. But life interrupts their bubble. As their dreams for the future diverge, bridging the gap growing between them becomes harder and harder-and fighting for their future isn't guaranteed.

"Ang mutya ng Section E" is a notable work originally authored by Lara Flores. This English translation aims to make the story accessible to a wider readership, bridging language gaps. Translated by [pearl], the book invites readers to explore its narrative, catering to those unfamiliar with the original language. Details - *Original Author*: Lara Flores - *Title*: Section E - *Translator*: pearl - *Language*: English translation Announcement Regarding Availability Interested readers may indicate their interest in accessing this translation. As of 17 October 2025, if a minimum of 50 expressions of interest are received via comments, consideration will be given to sharing the translation, acknowledging the effort involved. The original work, _Ang Mutya Ng Section E_ by Lara Flores, has garnered significant attentions. I repeat this is just an English translation,no fanfiction kindly acknowledge. *All credits to Lara Flores (eatmore2behappy)*

Ang kwento ng "Mutya ng Section A" ay isang makulay na salaysay tungkol sa mga karanasan at pagsubok ng isang estudyanteng babae sa kanilang seksyon. Narito ang maikling bersyon ng kwento:

When every choice feels like a trap, he sells his body not for pleasure but for his brother's chance to live. Li Wei lost everything the day his little brother was diagnosed with cancer. Dropped out of university, drowning in endless part time jobs, he's desperate enough to sell his body just to keep his brother alive. When his first client turns out to be Zhao Jun-a ruthless, cold CEO who controls everything with an iron fist Li Wei's world twists into a dangerous game. Zhao doesn't offer warmth or kindness. His love is sharp, possessive, and chilling. Yet, somehow, it's the only thing keeping Li Wei from falling apart. In a city where power rules and pain hides beneath the surface, can a helpless boy survive the icy grip of a man who refuses to soften, even when his heart breaks? This is a story of cold control, desperate love, and the fight for something real-no matter the cost.

He came as a sacrifice but get claimed by Demon king. In a world ruled by men, those born with a stigma can bear children and are feared, worshipped or used. To end a brutal war with demons, a boy with a stigma is offered as a "sacrifice" to the Demon King. But instead of death, he finds chains of silk, eyes of fire. And a throne waiting for someone like him. For decades, demons have scorched the land, leaving only ruin behind. In a desperate bid for peace, humanity offers the one thing the Demon King might desire- A stigmatic boy. Caelum is chosen to be that sacrifice. Used since birth. But when he's brought before the Demon King, Vael, something unexpected happens. Vael doesn't kill him. He claims him. As Caelum struggles to survive in a court of monsters, he begins to uncover twisted truths about the war, about his own fate. And about the terrifying king whose gaze lingers too long. What begins as a sacrifice may become a curse or a love that could shatter two worlds. 𝙏𝙧𝙞𝙜𝙜𝙚𝙧 𝙉𝙤𝙩𝙞𝙘𝙚: This story is for mature readers. It explores dark and complex dynamics.

Ethan Raines never expected to get pregnant by his little brother Fiance. but in a irregular rut , the fiance came it wrong room and three like change. Now, Ethan must face the weight of a bond he never asked for, a pregnancy no one believed was possible, and feelings that should never have existed. In a house built on appearances and power, the truth is the most dangerous thing of all.

[ Under Editing ] Jinho once rejected Hajun, but after seeing him Bruised broken in behind school, Something inside Jinho changed. Bullied, bruised and forgotten by a school that protects only the powerful. Hajun has always lived in silence. A scholarship kid, a quiet boy, a secret he could never say. What starts as guilt turns into obsession. What begins as protection becomes something more. In a world where bullies wear ties and crimes wear silence, two boys will rewrite what it means to speak... and what it takes to be heard. Whispers don't stay quiet forever. Some voices are too quiet to hear-until they scream through silence.