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“Mary and the Forest” is the story of a woman caught between two fears: a storm chasing her past and a forest hiding her unknown future. In this symbolic journey, Mary confronts doubt, fear, and hope—realizing that true freedom lies in walking through darkness. An inspiring tale about courage, self-acceptance, and the power of choice. This story is a call to anyone standing at a crossroad in life, still hesitating to take the first step.

Gold, wood, water, fire, earth, wind and thunder are the seven elements in the world. Everything in the world is made up of one or more of them. As long as the structure is set up, and then according to a certain proportion, in a specific position, add the right amount of elemental energy with different attributes, you can create everything in the world! And, I, Xiao Ye, am the master of the elements. …… …… Young Ling Chen awakens a mysterious physique, and from then on, he defeats the geniuses, kills the heroes, and dominates the world! Ling Chen: Sorry, I am the kind of genius you hate the most!

Jiulong Continent, ancient times had Nine Dragons! It is said that one who obtains a dragon can stand above billions of people; one who obtains nine dragons shall become the ruler of the continent! Young Yun Xiao, in an attempt to save a treacherous individual, suffers severe injuries to his meridians. However, he experiences an extraordinary twist of fate and rises from dire circumstances. He merges with the soul of the Dragon Sky War God and is reborn, thus beginning his own legendary tale of defying destiny. "Eh? Isn't this a parasitic wasp?" "Who says it is a parasitic wasp? Have you ever seen a golden parasitic wasp?" "Even if it is golden, it's still a parasitic wasp!" "No, it is a dragon!!!"

【Urban edition of a passionate and exhilarating story!】 I have set foot on the summit of the mountain, and have also fallen into the abyss! An extraordinary genius, returning to the city!

Shu Yu transmigrated to become a mob character, exiled into oblivion after appearing twice after helping the female side character who kept trying to dig a deeper hole for herself. Realizing she couldn't change the outcome, Shu Yu decided to just goof off. But even before the exile came, she was suddenly told that she was not a daughter of the Shu family. She was born to a farmer's family, who were so poor they couldn't afford to repair their leaking house. Having decided to eliminate the tarnishing of their good name, Shu Yu's adopted family decided to murder her. Shu Yu: Come on, see who dies. Returning to her biological family, the sight of a plate of salted vegetables, a barely-full bowl of rice, and her real parents' nervous looks, she finally sighed. No more goofing off, or she's going to starve to death.

By the fourth year of Su Wan's career, every league rookie hears the same warning from their coach and veteran teammates: "You can try to impress him. You can even try to defend him. But no matter what—no matter if he hurls the most brutal insults your way—never, ever talk shit to him!"

Shi Hao, a young man, managed to turn the tables on a powerful figure trying to possess him. He gained countless cultivation techniques, martial skills, formations, alchemy knowledge, and talisman arts, setting him on a legendary path. Now, every genius and tyrant must bow before him. Those who refuse? They'll be eliminated!

His tendons severed in his hands and feet, he fused with the memories of the Great Sage Equalling Heaven, Sun Wukong, in a moment of utter despair. From then on, he defied the heavens and rose powerfully, unstoppable once he began.

An ancient saying goes, "First is fate, second is luck, third is Feng Shui." Ye Qing, the strongest Special Forces soldier born with the Life Grid of the coiling dragon and carrying the Crouching Tiger Feng Shui, resolutely left the army to head south in order to save his only kidnapped younger brother. However, in this glittering and indulgent city, forbearance proved futile, and only the fist served as the real truth. Short of breath from heroic struggles and entangled in affairs of the heart, he ultimately could not overcome the brutal Law of Survival. And he, vowed to become the maker of that Law of Survival!

Lin Chen was persecuted by his childhood sweetheart and accidentally obtained an ancient legacy. From then on, he embarked on a path against the heavens! "I am a sovereign! Those who insult me will be killed, those who obstruct me will die!"

Lawyer Tang Fangjing had finally made it through time-travel, only to discover that he was terminally ill, thank goodness for the system But he needed to achieve more than two hundred percent completion in order to ensure his own survival And so, an extremely unorthodox lawyer emerged Thinking you can just cut off an employee and provide severance pay? Come on, let's calculate the exorbitant overtime pay, including mobile communication after hours as overtime! Property management that does nothing but collect money, thinking about pulling out just like that? Gradually establish a resident's committee, backtrack twenty years of accounts, secure a huge compensation from property management without saying, and also send the property boss to jail Who's shirking responsibility for the unfinished building? Come at it with both administrative and civil lawsuits, make clear whose responsibility it is, whoever needs to go in must go in Beyond that, there are salary disputes, labour service scams... 'When you encounter a problem, sending people to jail will naturally solve the problem' — Tang Fangjing

Shen Yuhan was killed and thrown into the sea, when she opened her eyes next she founded herself trapped into the body of a girl who was the supposed villainess of the novel she had read in her free times.

"You think it's as easy as it seems," I scoffed in disbelief. "Let me educate you on betrayal; you obviously don't understand its gravity. It hurts like fire piercing through the bone, like a dagger tearing the heart into shreds." My brows raised in annoyance as the memories replayed bit by bit in my mind. ******* I won’t let them break me — not this time. I’m stronger and smarter now. I might have been weak and blind before, but not anymore. I refuse to be called a loser. They will all pay for what they’ve done. Those were the words of Catherine Moore (Emma Peters), after she got her memories back. But fate had even more painful and complicated twists waiting for her, the kind that could shatter a heart with just the slightest touch. How will she be able to survive all the turns and twists life has presented? Six year Earlier Emma Peters faced the most unimaginable event of her life when her husband, Rick Andy, cheated on her on what was supposed to be their first anniversary. He felt no remorse for what he had done. Her world shattered before her, especially since she had planned to share the news of her pregnancy with him on that day. Heartbroken, she screamed at him, but little did she know, they had other plans for her as a surprise. Let's see how it unfolds further after her death and rebirth.

She was the perfect daughter, shaping herself into whatever they wanted her to be. A flawless doll. A beautiful mask. She learned every smile, every move, playing her part without a single mistake, because this part of her life wasn’t hers... it was theirs. But not forever. One day, she would break free. No one would control her future or tell her who to become. She would be the one writing her own story. Yet, just as her plans were finally falling into place, everything started to crumble. One problem after another, surprises she never saw coming, and people who kept showing up in her life, no matter how many times she tried to push them away. Her life had always been hard, but these sudden changes pulled her into a storm she never asked for, making her question the very path she thought she was set on. Like a caterpillar fighting to build its cocoon, she is struggling to change. But deep down, she knows that once she breaks free, she will be a butterfly, ready to rise and fly higher than ever before. … “Let me tell you now, your kindness? I don’t need it. What you offer? I don’t want it. And a piece of advice, be careful with your kindness. It might bring pain to those you wish to protect, rather than support.” She turned her back, leaving him standing there, watching her retreat into the distance. … "Because I was like her once—filled with guilt. Those were the words I needed to hear, the ones I gave up hoping for long ago." He looked at her, his gaze softening with sympathy. “And you don’t seem like someone who’s ready to free herself from that guilt.” “Someday, maybe. But not yet. Not just yet.” “When that time comes,” he asked gently. “Will you tell me first?” She paused, meeting his eyes before a faint smile touched her lips. “I suppose I can do that much.” … “Whatever I’ve been through, no matter how difficult, I’m proud of it. I’ll never feel ashamed of the things I’ve done to reach this point.” She cupped his cheek, her touch gentle but firm. “So don’t feel bad for me. Be proud of me. While you weren’t there, you were always on my mind. You gave me the strength to keep going. Remember that.” He leaned into her hand, his voice quiet. “Then tell me… tell me everything you’ve experienced.” Currently 7 chapters a week... Another 2 for every 100 power stones mark... DO ADD "Llaellen's Updates" BOOK IN YOUR LIBRARY TO GET THE LATEST UPDATES ABOUT MY PLANS FROM HERE ON OUT Do read my other stories: SHE'S THAT KNIGHT KNOWN AS ZERO (COMPLETED) VENGEANCE TO THE ROYAL ONES (COMPLETED) COMING FOR THE LAST FOURTEENTH (COMPLETED) RESTARTING CHAPTER BOOK FINALE (COMPLETED) VERACITY OF THE PAST (REUPLOADED ON ETSY - JUST LOOK FOR "Llaellen") REBIRTH: STUBBORNLY FUFILLING A PROMISE (COMPLETED) LEFT BEHIND BY TIME (COMPLETED) LLAELLEN'S UPDATES (NEVER ENDING)

When Wall Street consultant Meera Shah is hired to save a bleeding New York hospital, she doesn’t expect her fiercest opponent to be its star surgeon — the impossibly controlled, maddeningly handsome Dr. Aarav Malhotra. She cuts numbers. He saves lives. They clash. They burn. But behind the fire, something tender begins to bloom — and neither is ready for the cost of falling.

Standing in the Aristocratic Circle New to the Aristocratic Circle and Subjected to Bullying After crossing over, Dai Shi Ya found herself in a hostile aristocratic family. The housekeeper, Liu, treated her poorly, arranging for her to stay in the servants' quarters and providing her with servant uniforms as "daily clothes." The other servants also held prejudices against her due to her status, making life difficult for her at every turn. Faced with these difficulties, Dai Shi Ya did not choose to confront immediately but decided to take the initiative to try to integrate into the family. She began to help in the kitchen, learning various domestic skills. Although her efforts did not immediately win the recognition of everyone, she gradually won the respect of some of the servants. Shining at the Family Dinner In order to establish herself in the family, Dai Shi Ya decided to take advantage of the family dinner. She meticulously prepared for various aspects of the dinner, including venue layout and menu design. At the dinner, she encountered multiple difficulties from her cousin Dai Yue. Dai Yue first tried to prevent her from attending the dinner by soiling her dress, and then attempted to embarrass her by making her perform piano in front of everyone. However, Dai Shi Ya used her intelligence and skills to defuse the crisis and showcased her embroidery talent and "mind-reading" skills at the dinner, winning everyone's admiration and changing the attitudes of the family elders towards her. Resolving Crises and Consolidating Her Position At the birthday party of the Dai family patriarch, Dai Shi Ya once again became the focus of attention. She not only put in a lot of effort in the preparation process but also skillfully handled various unexpected situations at the party. She exposed Dai Yue's malicious acts of spreading rumors behind the scenes, causing Dai Yue to be embarrassed in front of everyone, while also gaining the recognition and support of the family elders, further consolidating her position in the Dai family. Handling Family Affairs Dai Shi Ya gained the trust of the Dai family patriarch and was asked to handle some family affairs. She took over a land project that had been abandoned for many years and, through her own efforts, resolved a series of issues in the land development process, including the breakage of the capital chain and the resettlement of residents. In the process of handling the land project, she also discovered some clues about the late wife of the Dai family patriarch, which brought her closer to the patriarch and also aroused Dai Yue's jealousy and resentment. Business Competition and the Test of Friendship Business Conspiracy and Counterattack Dai Shi Ya's rise within the family aroused the jealousy and dissatisfaction of some people, making her a target of business competition. The collateral branch of the Dai family, including Dai Qiang, spread rumors behind the scenes, trying to tarnish her reputation and undermine her position in the family. Dai Shi Ya was not knocked down by these rumors. She exposed the conspiracy of Dai Qiang and others through her intelligence and investigative skills, and successfully counterattacked them at the family meeting, maintaining her reputation and position. Friendship Crisis and Resolution Dai Shi Ya's good friend Wei Qing was implicated in her business competition. Wei Qing was threatened by Zhao Lei, forced to distance himself from Dai Shi Ya, and betrayed her in some business affairs. Dai Shi Ya did not give up on Wei Qing. She investigated the truth through her own efforts, exposed Zhao Lei's malicious acts, successfully resolved the friendship crisis with Wei Qing, and also freed Wei Qing from Zhao Lei's threat.

At seventeen, Jake and Mike step into a childhood dream—not with capes or superpowers, but as unlikely heroes confronting the very challenges humanity has created for itself. With no remarkable looks, strength, or privileged backgrounds, the duo embarks on what seems like a small mission, only to find themselves at the forefront of a much greater battle: saving Earth from the consequences of human innovation and alien threats alike. This isn’t a story of quick wins or overpowered protagonists. It’s about persistence, grit, and a deep sense of duty. Jake and Mike’s refusal to abandon their mission—even at the cost of their teenage freedoms—may come across as slow or even stubborn. But give it time. Read at least seven chapters before you judge. You might just discover a different kind of hero story.

--- Ariana was rooted to the floor outside of Anthony’s door her heart raced in her chest, like something was preparing to break apart her ribs. She had not wanted to come to a halt, much less listen in on the conversation that was unfolding before her. But the sound of laughter that came from Rachel was not new to her ears which suddenly had her face the direction of the voice like a pupet. “…you’re so bad, Anthony,” Rachel whispered sexily. “I never lie to you,” Anthony countered sullenly then suddenly grew smarmy, “I’m only bad with you.” Reaching out Ariana braced her back against the wall and her mind whirled round with confusion. Glancing around the corner she stopped breathing as she saw them. Rachel resting on Anthony laps, having her hand resting on Anthony’s arm. He leered at her, and from even his bearing suggest that he wanted something more than friendship from her. “She has not realized it yet?” Rachel asked me in low tones as if Shareen was a hopeless case. Anthony chuckled. “He realized Ariana was smart, as well as trusting in his team. That’s her weakness.” Such words are a shock for Ariana as if someone slapped her. [His fists clenched.]His hands shook, and for a moment she considered; she felt that nausea could overcome herself. Trust. That was what she had delivered to them – what she considered they deserved. And now? Now they were laughing about it, about her . She wanted to rush into the room and meet them eye to eye, look them into the eyes and scold them for every single angry word that rises within her chest. But she didn’t move. Not yet. She held a strap of her bag so tightly her hands became gloved. Indeed, she retreated sensibly, her breathing becoming light. It was not so strange they did not notice her go ; of course they did not. Why would they, if they reckoned she did not know any better? And when she came to the door of the house, shutting herself out on the cold evening, when the wind caressed her cheek like a slate, then in her soul something leaped. The heartbreak was still there, but it was buried beneath a wave of something new,rage. But she paused and with her head held high she walked away leaving her legs give away from her. The frosty night’s darkness embraced her when she tripped outside, onto the campus and grass., but the freezing air was no match for the icy sensation in her chest. She began to ponder vigorously various questions, accusations and processes of retaliation in her mind. But she didn’t see the car. This blaring of the horn was too late. There was the pathetic squealing of brakes and a moment of unbearable agony that filled her from head to toe. The world staggered, and the last thing Ariana could make out before everything went black was the night sky above her. Everything went black. ---

In the Vastara Kingdom, ancient evils long thought dead stir once more beneath the surface of royal splendor. When a gruesome discovery shatters the illusion of peace, whispers of forgotten demons and forbidden rituals begin to surface. At the heart of the storm stands a king weighed down by duty, a queen haunted by legacy, and a servant forced to choose between survival and betrayal. Power trembles. Loyalties blur. And in the silence between heartbeats, something monstrous awakens. Some secrets aren’t buried. They’re carved. In blood. Every chapter of his journey drips with raw, visceral brutality: from the blood-soaked clash of swords on ancient battlefields to the shocking, explicit revelations. If you crave a narrative that refuses to sugarcoat the horrors of war and the sting of familial betrayal, where every cut, every curse, and every act of ruthless defiance resonates with raw, unadulterated emotion, then welcome to this story where the line between hero and monster blurs, and the legacy of blood and vengeance is inescapable.