Once Bitten Twice Shy

Delaney Huang is about to embark on her greatest journey yet. Her mother has died and her uncle can no longer take care of her anymore, forcing her to leave and find her own path in life after seventeen years of depending on others. But her new life is more than she asked for… Thrown into the kingdom of the Faeries, Delaney learns that her missing father was once a friend to the king of these magical lands. Keeping his promise to his friend, Lucian Xanthias, keeps Delaney in his lands and away from the Half Blood hunters. But his heart is not all too pure when accepting Delaney into his court. Breaking Delaney’s lost father’s promise, Lucian places her in a match of death to prove to him and his court that she has what it takes to join the Crown. Will Delaney be able to conquer all the mind twists, betrayals, forbidden romances, walking nightmares, and trials set before her? Or will she crumble in the hands of a forgotten promise?

In the mysterious Tower of Rebirth, Adrian Steele, once a ruthless mercenary, confronts a second chance at life. Together with a diverse group of lost souls, they embark on a perilous journey through 100 floors, where failure means eternal damnation. With Lila, a mysterious fairy, as their guide, they must overcome trials, form alliances, and battle their inner demons. Adrian's past haunts him, but through friendship and self-discovery, he finds hope. As they ascend, they realize their destinies are intertwined, and they must confront the embodiment of their former selves on the final floor.  Can they shed their dark pasts and embrace rebirth? This emotionally charged tale of redemption and transformation will grip your heart until the very end.

"Do not be afraid, Noah. This is no cult or scam as you think, I am Iris, a wealth system assigned to help you navigate the world of riches and achieve your goals in life," the robotic female-like voice said to him. Noah Reed, a talented and ambitious young man, has always dreamed of escaping the poverty of his upbringing. When he creates a revolutionary app, he finally sees a path to success. But his dreams are shattered when he refuses an unethical demand from TechNova, a prestigious tech company that seeks to partner with him. Desperate for a way out, Noah stumbles upon a mysterious device promising him everything he's ever wanted. Without hesitation, he accepts it, not realizing the dangerous price that comes with it. As he delves deeper into the dangerous waters of the wealth system, the city falls under attack. In the midst of the chaos, he meets Esme Knight, a skilled engineer and hacker who also has a personal vendetta against TechNova. Together, they plan a daring heist to steal evidence and take down the corporation. As they work to outsmart their opponents, Noah and Esme discover that the wealth system is not what it seems. They must rely on a group of skilled individuals to help them track down the shadowy organization behind the system and destroy it once and for all. But the stakes grow higher, and the danger increases as they get closer to their goal. Will Noah and Esme be able to overcome the manipulations and dangers of unchecked technology, or will they become pawns in a deadly game?

" Cole don't destroy the world again " A voice begged once my eyes turned blood red After Saving the world ten thousand am reincarnated but things aren't who they way, The world is ruled by the demon bloodline and others are treated as slaves, everyone who is seen as a threat is killed at birth but after Cole escaping death he makes a promise to kill everyone who was involved in his attempted murder but things slipped out of hand once he puts the lives of people he loves on the line once again " Cole, calm down please " A girl begged her purple eyes holding a lot of tears back " Cole I love " A black haired girl begged but Cole was instantly stopped by a kiss from another girl " Hey Vanessa that's not fair, " " You two let him go, his mine !" " GIRLS STOP IT I CAN'T BREATHE " Cole cried from under the three girls A couple cried with big smiles on there faces " , that's definitely our son, Wife three, now here come grandchildren" " Grandchildren !!!" All three girls repeated in unison

“I have decided not to stay broke and miserable with you, Xavier. Emerald is not your child, and I want a better life for my daughter because love doesn't pay rent.” Humiliated and ridiculed by Lisa and her lover whom she had brought home during a secret marriage proposal he had planned and streamed live on TikTok at their house, Xavier Lancelot watched broken as the love of his life told the world he isn't the real father of their child. And just like that, Xavier’s heartbreak went viral. The video of his failed proposal was all over TikTok, viewed millions of times with people laughing at the broke café worker who thought love was enough. But just when he thought life couldn’t get worse… he found a forgotten lottery ticket in his pocket and won big. Now wealthy and famous, Xavier is finally rebuilding his life, with the help of Amber, the loyal friend who stood by him when he had nothing. But just as he begins to heal, Lisa shows up again, with their daughter, the same one she once denied him. Demanding her share of his new life. But this time, Xavier isn’t the one who’ll end up heartbroken. Because what he has planned will break her more than she ever broke him.

Nathan has spent the last five years trying to leave his past behind. Once an elite operative of The Oath, a secret organization controlling world events from the shadows, he walked away, seeking peace. But one night, he wakes up in a bloodstained room with no memory of the last 48 hours—only to find himself branded as a terrorist and the target of a nationwide manhunt. On the run and unsure if he truly committed the crime, Nathan turns to Riley, a skilled underground hacker, for help. As they dig deeper, they uncover a terrifying truth—his memories have been altered. Clues left behind by Elias Graves reveal that Nathan once broke his unbreakable oath to the organization, but someone wiped his mind to keep him from remembering why. The conspiracy leads to Julian, Nathan’s former best friend, who is orchestrating a global web of deception built on manufactured threats and lies. Determined to uncover the truth, Nathan infiltrates The Oath’s headquarters for a final confrontation with Julian. But the shocking revelation leaves him shattered—Nathan wasn’t framed. He willingly took part in the crime but later chose to erase his own memory to escape the unbearable guilt. A recorded message from his past self forces him to face a critical decision: Expose Julian and bring down The Oath, risking global chaos. Take control of The Oath and become the very thing he once fought against. No matter what he chooses, the cost is high. If he exposes The Oath, the world is thrown into instability, and he is forever hunted. If he takes over, he sacrifices his own ideals, embracing the power he once rejected. In the end, as Nathan looks at his reflection, he sees Julian staring back—proof that the cycle never truly ended.

In a world divided by power and lineage, **Arin Valenhart**, a 34-year-old illegitimate son of the cruel Emperor James Ron Valenhart, rises from a life of neglect and obscurity to achieve greatness. As one of the thirteen imperial knight captains in the notorious Valenhart Empire, Arin's exceptional intellect and fervent determination place him at the pinnacle of martial prowess, earning him a distinction that incites envy among the royal family.  When the Emperor's trueborn heirs perceive Arin as a threat to their supremacy, they plot to eliminate him, sending him to the perilous borders teeming with cult fanatics armed with only a handful of knights. Betrayed and fatally wounded, Arin breathes his last, only to awaken in a new body—**Crown Prince Rael Lunaris**, of the powerful Lunaris Kingdom. Having been reincarnated as the crown prince, Rael combines Arin's memories and skills, unleashing his potential as he navigates the treacherous waters of royal politics, siblings envious for their father's favor, and the ever-looming dangers of external forces like cult factions. As he struggles to assert his identity amidst familial rivalry and burgeoning threats to the realm, Rael embarks on a journey toward destiny that will not only redefine his life but also impact the future of the Lunaris Kingdom itself. In this epic tale of ambition, betrayal, and the battle for legacy, alliances will be forged, secrets will be unveiled, and the fate of the lands will hang in the balance as shadows of the past collide with the promises of a new dawn. Will Rael uncover the strength within to secure his lineage and protect his kingdom, or will the ghosts of his former life consume him once more?

After five years of a secret marriage, my wife, a cold and renowned chef, suddenly asked for a divorce. I smiled bitterly, left with nothing, and embarked on an extraordinary path, becoming an acclaimed automotive expert and a successful entrepreneur. Post-divorce, she regretted deeply after watching me, her former husband, dazzling and captivating countless hearts in the automotive world. She wished she hadn't acted rashly. Wanting to win me back, she even begged to visit my high-end car shop, hoping to reignite our old flame of love. "Honey, am I not captivating enough? Come back to me, please. I want to rebuild our life together." I frowned slightly, lips parting in a cold voice, "Madam, please restrain yourself. I am not your husband; so don't make such shameless claims. If you want to find fulfillment, please turn left and walk out the door to find whatever person you can." Once, you looked down on me and treated me like trash. Now, I stand at the peak of success, beyond your reach.

Nathaniel "Nate" Archer was once the most feared assassin in the underworld, a man whose name was synonymous with death. For twenty years, he thrived in the shadows, eliminating targets with cold precision, leaving no trace behind. But two years ago, he walked away from it all, choosing a life of solitude in a quiet, remote town, far from the chaos and bloodshed. He thought he could finally escape his past, but some shadows never die. Nate's hard-won peace shatters when an anonymous package arrives at his doorstep, containing photos of his most secretive missions—missions that should have been forgotten. Along with the photos is a chilling message: "Welcome back, Shadow. We'll meet again soon." As mysterious threats close in, Nate realizes he is being hunted by someone who knows every detail of his past. The quiet life he built crumbles as he is forced back into the world he left behind, a world of betrayal, blood, and vengeance. But this time, the stakes are higher, and the enemy is unknown. Driven by a need to protect the life he has created, Nate must unravel the mystery of his pursuer before it's too late. He dives back into the darkness, where every move could be his last. But Nate Archer is not just a man who hides in the shadows—he is the shadow, and he will not stop until he finds the one who dares to threaten him.

A fantasy novel where a young depressed man decides to part away from the world. Unfortunately fate played a joke and instead of death, his soul was transferred to another world. He rejoiced thinking that his family will not be burdened by him but one day a voice said "Reach the peak of the world to return back to your real world." Then an image of his family members who were in hospital was shown. Again a voice was heard "The Catastrophe will soon befall Earth. Remaining days 24. Seeing that he gritted his teeth and decided to return back to his world. After countless years of struggle he finally succeeded in returning back to his world. It had been 9999 years for him but only an year has passed in the real world. Now his adventure begins. His lover who never responded to him was living with his family taking care of him. He knew most of the things as he got to view the real world once every thousand years.