marriage first, love second

The poor Zachary and Celestine have been married for three years, yet he receives nothing but insult and maltreatment from her noble family. Instead, he had to work as one of the houseboys. Even so, they still believed that he didn't deserve to be Celestine's husband. But his love for his first love, despite his world turning upside down, he didn't care. Love is blind as they say! Pride dominated him, believing he would be more happy and satisfied as long as she was with him. But did everything happen as he wished? The answer is a BIG NO. Until a divorce paper was slapped to his face, realizing that the one-of-a-kind love story he believed existed was nothing but a product of his profound imagination. All his faith, hope, and love were shattered into unrepairable pieces, he ran away from his endless nightmares and made an irrevocable deal with the second wealthiest and most influential person in the country - his father. One week later, fate befell him when he and Celestine's paths cross for the second time. This time, he was determined to get his revenge. But what would happen if the woman he wanted to bury in the ground lost her memories by accident and everything left was the good memories they shared together? Back to the days when they were madly in love with each other. Will he succeed in taking over Celestine's company? Or will he mend his broken heart and learn to forgive and move on?

James Johnson has always liked Sarah Brown since childhood but was rejected due to his background. His marriage was arranged, James Johnson married Sarah Brown and became the son-in-law of the Brown family. However, James Johnson and Sarah Brown's marriage after marriage was not happy, because Sarah Brown liked her ex-boyfriend Fred Page, so after getting married for a few months, she didn't even let James Johnson touch her body. Mother-in-law and younger brother-in-law also often trouble James Johnson, constantly mocking him, even withholding James Johnson's monthly salary and only giving him a few hundred dollars as pocket money. James Johnson had thought of resisting, but because his father Patrick Johnson had heart disease and owed the Brown family sixty thousand, he could only endure and live in grievance under the roof of the Brown family. Will he be able to survive the humiliation?

Having passed through several hardships only to fall in love unexpectedly but then, his heart got broken the moment he found his sweetheart entwined in the satisfaction of another man's loins. Gary Carter was looked down on, and no one believed him. Now he is free and everyone who once looked down on him must bite their finger in regret while they watch him grow beyond them.

A noise of something hitting her window on the first floor made Aniya go to it, in search of the cause of the annoying interruption that had awoken her from a pleasant dream. Looking out, she saw a dangerously handsome man standing on the ground below, looking straight up at her, naked and completely covered in fresh blood and with a dumbfounded look on his face as if he didn’t know how he got to her front yard in the middle of the night. The clouds unravelled the moon, and the moonlight covered her backyard once again. As he turned into a nightmare, Aniya felt the call of their bond for the first time, reaching out to her, trying to lure her to him. All the cells in her body were screaming at her. She closed her eyes and vigorously shook her head, trying to end the weird and unknown sensation. What was that? Why did she feel she wanted to break the window glass and jump from the first floor to go to him, almost unable to control herself?

After losing his girlfriend and humiliated by Jade's family, Kraig met his only surviving family, his life turned drastically around. A new girl Wynn and a huge bank account, but the secrets of the past starts to resurface. Kraig's life used to be quiet and simple when he was broke but now, everything seems overwhelming and worse his life is at stake. What happens when his new found girlfriend is not what she seems to be, and an old enemy seeks vengeance. Will Kraig give up everything for a safe, simple and broke life or will he takeover the city?

Lord Tharn Zon original World is long dead, and he is the sole survivor. His World died after five years under the influence of the Hooded Mage, because he sucked the Magic of the World to increase his Magic. On his quest for revenge, Tharn visited several Worlds, always trying to stop the Hooded Mage from destroying them, but failing to catch him every single time. Then, Tharn Zon opens a portal to a Magical World, only two years after the Hooded Mage's arrival. A young girl, a Mage student, is summoning a Magical Being to be her Familiar, and she mistakenly thinks that Lord Tharn Zon will be hers. In this Magical World, he must find allies to help him track the Hooded Mage and stop him once and for all. If he succeeds this time or not, will only depend on him and his friends. *Note: In the side stories of one or two chapters, I will be visiting the Worlds I created in my previous stories, and some new ones, that I intend to use in future stories.*

In the heart of Starcrest City, where power reigns supreme and darkness lurks in the shadows, a lone figure returns from the depths of the unknown. Sullivan, a mysterious and enigmatic figure with a past shrouded in tragedy, emerges as a beacon of hope in a city consumed by corruption. Once a forgotten son, Sullivan's return sends shockwaves through the city's elite, especially the infamous five great families who rule with an iron fist. But Sullivan's arrival isn't just a mere homecoming; it's the beginning of a relentless crusade for justice. With his steadfast resolve, Sullivan sets out to confront the tyranny of the five great families, starting with a daring rescue of Erica, the woman who saved him in his darkest hour. As their bond deepens amidst chaos, Sullivan unveils his true identity as the Dragon General, striking fear into the hearts of those who once believed themselves untouchable. But as alliances shift and betrayal lurks in every corner, Sullivan and Erica find themselves embroiled in a web of deceit and treachery. Unraveling the sinister secrets of the five great families, they uncover a web of corruption that stretches far beyond Starcrest City, threatening to tear apart everything they hold dear. Amidst the turmoil, Sullivan and Erica's love is tested like never before, as they face assassins, political intrigue, and personal loss. As the dust settles and a new order begins to emerge, Sullivan and Erica's journey is far from over. With the birth of their twin boys, they prepare to face a new generation of challenges, knowing that their legacy will endure long after their time. In "Rise of the Great Sullivan," courage, sacrifice, and the power of love collide in an epic tale of redemption and revolution. Are you ready to join the fight?

A little bit of clay has never hurt any gold. Nathan has lived a life way beneath him for so long, after escaping a demeaning marriage with Isabella Foden, his abusive in-laws, and the claws of the condescending Foden Group, he begins his quest of self-discovery which leads him to many lost allies from the past. He soon builds a strong network with many prestigious families who seek his healing gift, quickly becoming well-known among the elites of the city. However, his status as the poor son-in-law trails him, threatening his new life. A betrothed from the past returns and his enemies grow in number and strength…but little do they know that Nathan has always been a lot more than meets the eyes.

A construction worker awakens to a blank slate—his memories erased. His world built with new people is simple—until he discovers his fiancee’s real face. She is crooked as they come, but the truth is more twisted than she realizes. Beneath the surface of the construction worker lies a hidden legacy, rolling with riches beyond the dreams of avarice. As the past returns piece by piece, great secrets unravel the game of wealth, power, and deception, and Denver must navigate a world he never knew existed. Who can he trust? Who can he love? In the end, will the truth set him free or shatter his heart once more? Who is Don Denver really? Whether he likes it or not, secrets simmer, and the truth awaits to be laid bare.

[🥉 #10 System in my real life 🥉 ]"I don't have any powers and I don't want any." Victor snorted. "Well, there is no turning back now. At this stage, you can't control your primal instincts and your will to morph. Although, they are vital for a shape-changer." Maks's eyes rounded, pacing back and forth, "I can't control my primordial instinct..." He said. "It's primal_" "They're the same thing!" He yelled back. He was going to freak out if he found himself in a situation where he couldn't help himself. He gazed at his hands. Then he started slowly. "This is your first and least level of cultivation, you'll have to keep going."