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The Captain's Only Sea (Cavanaugh #3) by reintold
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You can read this as a standalone story! Cavanaugh #3 Kaleidoscope is a marine archeologist and a wreck diver. The unbothered, expressionless, and boyish girl with monolid eyes, short jet-black hair and skin of milky white. She has this personality characterizing boredom and emptiness. With just one blank stare from her, all girls would sway and boys would swoon. After all she have to go through with the rough waves of her life, she have controlled not to show emotions.
karma, my husband's uncle by shelovesneko
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"You haven't met her, have you? That is my wife, Sonya." My husband gestured a hand at me. "Sonya, this is my uncle, Karma." 𝘿𝙞𝙙 𝙄 𝙟𝙪𝙨𝙩 𝙨𝙡𝙚𝙚𝙥 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙢𝙮 𝙘𝙝𝙚𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙝𝙪𝙨𝙗𝙖𝙣𝙙'𝙨 𝙪𝙣𝙘𝙡𝙚? ☘☘☘ After three years of marriage, Sonya Cecilia's husband had already given up when they still couldn't have a child. Being the wife, Sonya was blamed for it. His husband hated her, as did his family, who had been waiting for their first grandchild. Sonya's husband then started seeing a younger girl that his family approved of just to achieve what Sonya cannot do - bear a child. Sonya cried and cried while her husband slept with his mistress in their bed. But eventually, Sonya had enough. One night in a club, she met a beautiful, tattooed older man who, despite his intimidating look, treated her gently the way she wanted her husband to treat her. For one night, she decided to forget about her husband and sleep with that stranger named Karma. It was only one time for Sonya, and she's ready to forget everything. But how will she be able to forget about him when, the next day, he is in front of her again? Only this time, he's not a stranger she met in a club. This time, he's Karma Del Castro, her husband's uncle. ☘☘☘ TRIGGER WARNINGS AHEAD. READ AT YOUR OWN RISK. Language: Taglish (Tagalog and English) ☘☘☘ Writing: January 26, 2024 - June 19, 2024 Published: March 3, 2024 - June 22, 2024 karma, my husband's uncle™ the hades folder: file no.1 NEKO
Vera Estelle of Serpentine by chrilucent
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Serpentine is a kingdom known for being a blessed land. Because of the salvation of the first Lord of the land thousands of years ago, the people of Serpentine was blessed with Immortality. Vera Estelle, the third child and first born daughter of the current Lord of Serpentine, is known for its beauty and elegance as well as its status as the head and matriarch of the Third Household. However, behind her beauty is a disgusting truth of her personality. She's a gambling addict whose family is in the verge of ruins because of her. She was a neglecting mother to her children and wife to her five husbands. Because of a betrayal, she was murdered and was sent to the Underworld. Sealed with a deal, atonement, and determination to claim the life she lost, she was given a chance to go back 10 years to the past. Now, she begins her adventure as a mother, wife, and walk the road full of thorns to claim the throne. Cover by @xxsoteria
The Crown's Choice by chrilucent
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Continent Series #1 Princess Serenity Christenson, the Second Princess of Sardonia Kingdom has always been in love with Prince Levirence Lockridge, Zarcaiah Kingdom's Crown Prince. She is the epitome of beauty, elegance and kindness. Despite being hidden from the public, she has grown into a lovely woman. For the past Eight years, Princess Serene's feelings for the Prince never faltered, not until they have finally come face to face when she turned Eighteen. After realizing that her feelings will never be reciprocated by the Prince because of a certain woman, Princess Serene finally gave up her feelings for the Prince. But when she was already sure of her decision, an invitation came to Sardonia's Palace. An invitation that might change her decision for the rest of her life. Will she be able to accept it as the Second Princess of her beloved homeland? Or will choose save her fragile heart from breaking apart?
Angel Of Venom by chrilucent
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Continent Series #3 Lavinia Claymour grew up without receiving the love and affection she's been craving for. Having an evil stepmother and half-sister, being ignored by her own brothers and father, betrayed by people she loves, on top of that, she was blamed for her mother's death. Because of her past traumas and abuse, she decided to distance herself from the Claymours with nothing but loathe and hunger for revenge. Ten years later, she decided to come back and began to not just trample but ruin the lives of people who ruined her. But upon going back to capital, there is something more than just revenge that is waiting for her. In the age of magic, betrayal, and crimson beasts... Countless of secrets will unveil, truth to set free, sins to atone for and a war that's about to break out. The moment everything come in ruins and real enemies start to appear, will she be able to justify the name everyone has given her? Will she be able to satisfy her hunger for revenge? How can she prove to everyone that she is indeed... The Angel of Venom?
I Shall Be Empress by solace_loey
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At nineteen, Syera's life was cut short by an unknown hand. But fate was not finished with her. Reborn at sixteen, she is chosen by the legendary Asterion Sword-an ancient weapon that seeks a new wielder to protect Ettril. Her mission: to stand against Gemini, the tyrant who once ruled the realm millennia ago and now threatens to rise again. With the guidance of Ettril's former Emperors and Empresses-and the love of her parents-Syera is given a chance to rewrite her destiny. To defend her homeland. To claim her throne. To become Empress.
Alora: The Nobody  by PangXinn
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No one knew her name nor her face. The only identity she had is that she is the adopted daughter of the Zaragoza and the person behind the success of Zara Company, one of the most successful company in the continent. Athena is a genius and multi-talented that's why when the Zaragoza couple discovered her, they immediately adopt her. However, the couple didn't treat her as their own daughter instead they treat her as someone who work for them. Pero lahat yun, tinanggap niya. She learned everything cause she wants the couple to be proud of her. She learned how to fight, to manage businesses and even to kill. Malaki ang utang na loob niya sa mag-asawa kaya't kahit mali ay hindi ito nagreklamo. When the couple got into an accident and died on the spot, their only son inherited the company pero sa likod nito ay si Athena pa din ang namamahala. When the son involved in a crime and got into jail. Pabagsak na sana ang kompanya but Athena managed to save it. She introduced herself as the new CEO and rebranded the company. She's ready to face a new life of her without someone dictating her but she got into an accident. Her car got hit by a truck at tumaob ito sa gilid ng kalsada na puno ng bulaklak. She felt someone walking to her kaya't humingi siya ng saklolo. Nang maiangat niya ang ulo Niya ay bumungad sa kanya ang isang lalaking nakamask. He's holding a gun pointing at her. Malakas na putok ng baril ang umalingawngaw sa tenga niya sabay naramdaman ang sakit ng mga bala na tumatama sa katawan niya. She smiled bitterly when she vomits blood. Before she lost her consciousness, the last thing she saw is the flower who gave her hope. Dandelions I hope I'll be given a chance to live again.
Kronack Crown by Clfern
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Still haunted by her traumatic past, Kalisz Roman finds it hard to trust the people around her. But when her heart starts to beat for someone she just met, can she finally overcome her fears and start anew? *** Running away from her traumatic past, Kalisz Roman tries her best to live normally by working as an editor. She often secludes herself and dresses up like a grandma to take away others' attention. But when the need to leave the place she's staying in arises, Kalisz contacts her friend, who offers her a place to live. There, she meets Kronack Crown, the guy who suddenly makes her heart beat fast. Kalisz knows she's not supposed to fall for him, let alone trust him, but she keeps finding herself drawn to him. When she thinks she's finally living happily, her past suddenly crawls back, scaring her to the core. Afraid to trust again, can Kalisz finally choose to face her fears and fight the demons clouding her thoughts? Or will she leave everything behind again and hide, even if it means breaking her heart? DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish. COVER DESIGN: Rayne Mariano
Mystique by KCCASEY23
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Mystique Leauren. Well, that's her name and it will tell you all about her. Exploring beyond her limits. Discovering the unknown. What should you possess without having fears to do so? "In a world of magic, you should know how to differentiate between fantasy and reality. In this way, you'll survive." - Mystique. Started: March 30, 2020 Ended: •°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°• The image that were used for the cover is not mine. Credits to the rightful owner.
The Devil's Innocent Bride by Ajai_Kim
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Si Stefan Mikhaylov Roman Giovinco ay nagpalaki ng batang babae at pinangalanan itong Sophia Stefan matapos masaksihan ang pag-abandona rito sa harap ng simbahan. Si Sophia ang kaniyang iniingatang pagmamay-ari. Sinuportahan niya ang lahat ng pangangailangan nito hanggang sa ito ay lumaki, ngunit nang maghiwalay ang kanilang landas at magkitang muli ay determinado siyang makuha ulit ang tiwala nito at gawing asawa sa lalong madaling panahon.