once bitten twice shy

The cover read: The 800 Methods. “Oh, I couldn’t.” “This has eight hundred deadly moves,” Marvin said. “It’s the most comprehensive monograph on the subject. Most of the strikes kill with one blow, once you master them. I’ve dog-eared some of my favorites. It’s actually padded with a few techniques that are hard to use outside laboratory conditions. But they’re still good to know.”

“Everything you own belongs to me, even the air you breathe! I’m here for revenge, watch me take back every single asset you have!” Mark Gustave mentioned. Once a son-in-law to an influential family, he was treated like trash and was asked to leave their lives like a commoner. Cheated and driven out by his wife, he was yet to forget the pain. Little did they know that he is the heir to the richest family in the city. Mark Gustave is the heir they never expected!!!

Once a powerful Mage in the world of Aqealer... but because of his own obsession's on traversing through world to world. He ended up being dead in his attempt but somehow was reincarnated as a ring in another world. Which make him happy but without his original body? Would he become weak or as powerful as before.

A massacre occurred in a demon castle with took the life of the "demon king"...and his family ...and miraculously the son of the demon king "LEO MOONLIGHT' survived the massacre. "You damn demigod I gonna kill you " "I'm gonna s slaughter every one of you " "I'm gonna erase your existence from this world." "And you too###### I'm gonna kill you to just you bastard wait for me...I'm coming for you." This is the story of the demon prince LEO MOONLIGHT who wants to take revenge for his beloved once

In a distant realm, the once glorious kingdom of Plenaria has fallen into oblivion, leaving behind only legends and murky history. No one remembers its splendor, its treasures, or its noble rulers. However, a young historian named Arwen believes that there is more to Plenaria than meets the eye. Driven by her insatiable curiosity and a passion for uncovering hidden truths, Arwen embarks on a perilous journey to unveil the secrets of the forgotten kingdom. Armed with sketchbooks, faded maps, and inspiring stories from ancient texts, she sets off on a quest to find any remnants of Plenaria that may still exist. As Arwen delves deeper into her investigation, she encounters a group of rebels who call themselves the Guardians of Plenaria. These rebels are determined to restore the kingdom to its former glory and protect its legacy from being forever lost. Seeing the determination and potential in Arwen, they take her under their wing and guide her through treacherous terrains and forbidden territories. Together, Arwen and the Guardians embark on a breathtaking adventure filled with hidden passageways, magical creatures, and ancient relics. However, their journey is not without challenges. A formidable enemy, the ruthless Lord Aldric, seeks to extinguish any remnants of Plenaria's existence. With his dark forces closing in, Arwen and the Guardians must race against time to unlock the kingdom's ultimate secret—a secret that might just hold the key to restoring Plenaria and saving it from eternal oblivion. "The Forgotten Kingdom" weaves a captivating tapestry of adventure, self-discovery, and the power of remembering. With each step closer to unlocking Plenaria's secrets, Arwen not only learns about the kingdom's past but also discovers her own strength and resilience. Alongside her newfound allies, she must strive to restore her kingdom

He loved her at first sight, But she didn't feel the same, she hated him. A 15-year-old boy, DESHAN ALVEREZ DEVILLE suddenly became what he dreads most in life, what he loathed most .. VAMPIREs. He became a vampire king overnight, then looked back and saw that the life he had been living was all lies But he loved it. But now he believes he is nothing but a nightmare. 300 years later he becomes the most powerful and dreadful king everyone fears. He was once afraid of death ..but death can't even gaze him in the eye anymore. He feels nothing for anyone or anything anymore .. nothing tastes right to him..nothing seems to catch his scrutiny. He was just living for existing sake. Until he met HER. A twenty-four-year-old female AVELINE GRAY cherishes her job and has ambitions and pursuits in her career. She believes she has nothing to worry about in the world because she has a black belt in taekwondo. She does not believe in the supernatural or anything beyond life, she was a normal lady whose life was going on well just like any typical girl of her age. Until she met HIM. AND EVERYTHING CHANGED. Deshan tried everything he could do to make Ava love him back, and when she finally loved him back. Due to the fear of losing the only person he has felt something for, He decided to push her away with very hurting words. " I never loved you, I only lusted after you, you seem Like a sweet little kitten who will spread her legs just For anything. But now, you offended me by telling me You love me, and I don't sleep with anyone who is in love With me".

Desperate times call for desperate measures. After being released from their probation, the members of the infamously "notorious" group, Dead Men Smiling, attempt to regroup and get rid rid of Emperor Nero for good. No one said it'll be an easy task; especially since the group is currently split and everyone's first priority being to meet up as soon as possible. As time crawls on, discoveries are made and the skeletons that were once well hidden begin to fall out of the closet leaving a simple question: who can be trusted?

Alexander Hugh was a struggling average young man managing his late father's construction business. He gave his all to Carla, his fiance and her family because he loved her, and thought her family was all he had. He was manipulated, used, and deceived by Carla, blinded by the love he thought she had for him. His father's business was taken away from him through Carla and her deceit. He was thrown out and gotten rid of. Will he survive? Will he come back for revenge against Carla once he discovers he's the heir to an empire? Join Alexander on his journey.

A sudden unexplained attack happened in the town of Vizca that led to the death of thousands of people in town including the whole family of Elio Freyr. Elio Freyr was a second year student at Vizca Heights Academy - the School of Magic where he was mastering and discovering his own abilities and powers using his own magic. He was once a cheerful confident teenage boy, who loved studying everything about magic and who once had many friends, but things happened out of his watch. He changed. No friends, no family, and no interest in anything. He came back to the Academy two years later after the incident. Something is missing in his puzzle and there were many clues that were leading him to the Academy - Clues that can solve the mystery of how his family died, and so he decided to step inside the Academy again. While solving his own problems, he will stumble upon secrets after secrets that the Academy had hidden for many years to everyone, and that will lead to another destructive attack from the unknown. He will work his way up to get back on track after years of searching for answers for that one particular attack that had killed not only his family, but also his childhood that had forced him to grow alone in the dark. Soon enough, he will stand stronger, braver and full of confidence once again, and will try to change the course of his life the way he wanted it to be, and to fight for what is right and his rights as an individual, carrying and embracing the wounds of his past to fix his burned heart and lost soul.

Ryker Hartley, a young man embroiled with a crime boss to claim a hidden treasure. Would fleeing be his only option in this uncertain journey? Or would he challenge his destiny against all odds? ********** A once easy-going boy turned the beastly version of himself, feared by all. With a past that has left a scar on his mind, the most cherished of all his memories has turned out to be an unfairly large grieving package for him. With an unchecked bitterness, and oblivious of an inescapable fate trapped in times, awaiting the moment to descend, he roamed, but with animosity and undue misanthropy. Ryker has closed himself off to the world, he's not one to forgive the most trivial atrocities against him, but when a frenemy manages to break through his defenses, Ryker's integrity is put to the test in ways he never thought possible. As secrets are exposed and alliances are formed, Ryker's life takes a dramatic turn as he becomes a celebrity. Will he rise to the challenge or crumble under the weight of his past? . . . . Find out in this action-packed and thrilling novel that takes a deep dive into the complexities of human nature. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PS: The image is not mine, I got it from Pinterest and then, do the editing. Owner >> Cody Garrett Hatcher