once bitten twice shy

Struggling novelist Athena Morrison once thought life had nothing left to offer her. Living a reclusive lifestyle and trying to make ends meet while trying to make a name for herself as an author, she certainly had it hard enough. Coupled with extreme bouts of depression and constant threats with running from her dark past however, one can only go so far before something snaps. So in one stormy evening, plagued by the demons of her own making, she planned on ending it all.Before she was stopped by some unsuspecting maintenance crew.A fateful encounter, if she were to describe it. Change was coming to her life. Perhaps it was time to stop running, to try and take hold of her own destiny. A lot of things were happening in this city, money changing hands, deals being made; politics were being played and power constantly in flux. And while change is something to be feared, it was also something to be excited about. Athena only hoped that it was for the better.Bug me on Discord: https://discord.gg/NZA6JunBug me on Twitter: @FriedMokou

In a world that deemed him unworthy, Jackson(jack) felt like he couldn't catch a break. He was beaten down by the unforgiving hand of fate and left to suffer alone. But just as he was about to lose all hope, an unexpected opportunity presented itself, one that would change everything for the better. With his life transformed, Jackson became a force to be reckoned with, rising above his tormentors and gaining the affection of those that once mocked him. But when his cheating ex-wife returns, begging for forgiveness, will he be tempted to let her back in, or will he stay true to the new life he's built? Follow Jackson on his journey from zero to hero, and discover his real identity.

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?

Anna Moore summoned 10 hefty bodyguards to surround him."You're only a bastard that bore the legacy up until Simon Costa's death! Go on your knees before I break your bones!" ___Once heir to the prominent Costa family, Wayne lost his parents and became a live in son-in-law to the Moores, bullied and ridiculed by virtually everyone he came across.He disappeared for four years, and seemingly returned as a lowly mechanic.But. . . Things do not always seem as they appear.Glaring maliciously at his enemies, he swore. "I'll make them pay for murdering my parents. Yes! And right under their noses, a bastard would rule the empire!"

Clara and Ansel had been married for about a year, but Clara didn't treat him well at all. Instead, she showered all her love on a big shot, Kelvin, and even ended up getting pregnant with his child. Once Clara became successful, she decided to cut ties with Ansel, calling him useless and challenging him to leave her. You'd think that in a situation like this, where the wife cheats and gets pregnant with another man's child, the husband would usually be the one kicking her out, right? But nope, Clara was the one dishing out the insults and pushing for a divorce. She was fed up with Ansel being broke and felt like she was better off without him. But you know what they say, never judge a book by its cover! There's this mysterious "Almighty Ansel Luther" thing going on, and it seems like there's a lot more to the guy than we think.

I was born and lived inside a virtual game world, till I was tricked by the Great Administrator and got kicked out to the Real World for my bad mouth! I am Athanasios, a citizen of the virtual game world of Elysium. The world I'm living in, is a paradise or that's what everyone says. It's boring and all day I'm forced to play games like Tetris to mine virtual coins. That's the only way to buy new avatars or expand my dungeon tower, the only two things that actually matter to me. However, everything changed when I received a strange message saying I can try a new game experience. But there was a catch! Instead, I was tricked and transferred to the real world. Things aren't that much different from the virtual world: Goblins plague the villages, dragons tear down cities and adventurers try to loot dungeons. In fact, this world is better than expected! So realistic and not to mention that for the first time in my gaming life, I managed to multiclass from level-1. You see, I drank the blood of a Vampire Lord by mistake and became a vampire mage once I got here. The problem is that I wasn't meant to drink his blood and now he and his minions hunt me. At least, most of them identify as hot, so no reason to complain on that either. What troubles me however, is that there's no exit button from the Real World and the only way to get back to my world is by finishing the missions I was tasked. Warning: This novel contains harem elements, strong language and graphic violence.

Dante must enter a portal that takes him to a world in the middle of nowhere. He had been chosen by the parents of the bakery owner he had previously looted. Niflheim is a world filled with ice and snow. There Dante must fight according to the mission that will be given periodically by Nidhug. He was a mystical dragon who acted as a God in that world. The battle is like a game, where Nidhug is the holder of power and rules. 'Game of the Destiny' is a game that will decide the fate of every race in their home world. Game of the Destiny, held once every 500 years to fill Nidhug's boredom. Now it's Dante's turn to do it as the fire prince in this crazy game. Instead of following the game with resignation. Dante has another plans!

Coupled with his identity as the heir of one of the most prominent mortal families in the mortal world as well as one of the most powerful sects in the immortal world, Alex Johnson who had been bullied all his life and had thought he was hated by heaven shall become one of the most powerful controllers of the world overnight, and gain something no one has ever dreamed about in their lives. And like that, he that barely have enough money to eat once a day in the past shall become the richest person in the nation within the blink of an eye, and with his identity and power, he would not only take revenge for all the bullies he had received in the past, but he shall also have what it takes to go against the world and heaven, he is Alex Johnson, the heir that wasn't known. Tags #Small_Harem #Word_Domination #Light_Romance #Op_Mc #Billionaire_In_Disguise and a few more. Please, drop a review if you like the novel. Also, you can check out my other two books that are also in this platform; The God Level Son-In-Law and Myriad Returning System, thank you.

Right after he proposed to his girlfriend with a million dollars ring, Ethan life turned around from Grace to grass due to his supposed parents accident. He hit deprived of all properties by his uncle claiming he is a bastard and doesn't belong to the family. He turned to his in laws who has once told him he is always welcome but got mocked at, betrayed by his wife and best friend. At the blink of death a system surged in his body. System activated {Feed the nation}.

While the criminal was brutally killing me, my dad, the head of the criminal investigation division, and my mom, the chief forensic pathologist, were attending my brother Matthew Lambert’s match. In a bid for revenge, the criminal, who had once been captured by my dad, cut out my tongue and used my phone to call him. My dad only said one thing before hanging up. "No matter what’s going on, Matthew’s match is the top priority today!" The criminal sneered, "Seems I’ve kidnapped the wrong person. I thought they would love their biological son more!" At the crime scene, my parents were shocked by the brutal state of the body and condemned the cruelty of the killer. However, they did not realize that the horrifically mutilated corpse was their own son.