one-night stand

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

What is the role of those third-rate villains in games or novels? I asked this question to myself quite a number of times. They don't have major screen time, but some of them have a huge effect on the storyline. And, if one of them hadn't played their role correctly, what would happen to the storyline? It seems like I am going to answer those questions since I became the third-rate villain in an RPG game. ------------------------------0----------------------------------- Chapter length 1000-2000 words.

Alice Heather Littman was just an average elementary school teacher. Having taught in the Nancaan Elementary School for over a year now, Heather counted her stars for each day that her life went by peacefully, sorely grateful at getting away from her former... turbulent lifestyle during a dark time in her college years. Ahh.. a peaceful life surrounded by her precious students...Cue, the 25th Founding anniversary of the school she's teaching in, the meek and silent teacher suddenly being propositioned in broad daylight by one of the richest and most powerful men in the city. Heather felt her heart hammer in embarrassment as the dashingly handsome Dio Panagopolous asked her out on a date.. Outwardly, the woman smiled shyly, unable to say anything. Inwardly however...She knew in her heart that she was staring straight at the face of a bonafide psychopath.In the year 2016 of January, a mysterious string of murders plagued the Nancaan district of Midas. At least a dozen women in their 20s were claimed by the incident, all with their hearts removed from their chests. Fearing a resurgence of another prolific serial killer along with placating the fears for the start of another slaving ring incident, the authorities launched an investigation about the murders, dubbing it the 'Kardia' incident with the potential suspects being dubbed the same name. Unfortunately, the investigations abruptly came to a halt due to budget cuts, the upcoming mayoral elections, and other external issues. The city of Midas was at the cusp of a major upheaval, even the smallest of actions can irrevocably change the future in unforeseeable ways. With a certain incident still fresh in her mind, Heather went on about her daily life, hoping that another incident won't affect her already miraculous second chance at living a normal life.

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.

“You are a stupid son-in-law! Loser! Not reliable! You don't deserve to be my son-in-law." Agler has been married to Pooja, Dalton's daughter for two years, but during that time he doesn’t have a job and he only lived with his in-laws. That make Agler always gets blasphemy from his in-laws. One day, Agler came home with money as much as 20,000 dollars. Instantly, his father-in-law was immediately kind to him. But, where did Agler get the money?

Haunting Naomi NEW CHAPTERS UPLOADED DAILY Naomi is a sixteen-year-old girl who was just living an ordinary teenage life. One night she heard a thumping inside her home that occurred every sixteen seconds. The thumping never left or stopped and only intrigued Naomi more to investigate. The noise will lead to her death and the afterlife, not to mention horrible terrors that Naomi will never forget. Can Naomi overcome the source of the thumping and conquer the evil that awaits? Will she make the most of her death and determine how to save herself, her family, and her best friend? Death cannot stop a determined young lady. https://www.goodnovel.com/book_info/31000012310/Paranormal/Haunting-Naomi https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bziuIrfxqrA

Asher was heartbroken when he was betrayed by the person he loved, Olivia Halbert, and his best friend, Darren Alexander. Asher was cheated on and humiliated because of his economic status. However, behind his simple appearance, Asher was a wealthy man with extraordinary financial power. One day, Asher suddenly acquired an heirloom that allowed him to read people's minds. With this ability, he found it easier to control everyone around him. With a heart full of vengeance, Asher began his game of revenge, destroying Olivia and Darren, and eliminating anyone who tried to stand in his way.

Ethan was an ordinary everyday 16-year-old high schooler. Both his parents died in a car accident when he was just 12 years old. However, they left him enough money to survive and study. He was a great gamer especially skilled in gacha games ranking as one of the top gamers in his country. One Sunday he decided to play one of his favourite games 'The Cardinal World' when suddenly a short circuit occurred in his apartment and his brain got burned by the electricity transmitted through the VR device and he lost his life at that instant. At least, the death was only the beginning of his new road to supremacy. Opening his eyes again he found himself reborn as a baby in a world similar to the game he was playing before his death. He reincarnated as the same special custom character that he created in a limited-time event with the same skills. He was also given a system namely 'The Conqueror System' which will help him in his path to conquer and grow powerful. His mission is the same as the game's protagonist acquiring all the capture targets. While making certain that the protagonist stays as a single. Failure means eternal torture inside the void. Join Ethan on his journey to rise above the cosmos and conquer all under the heavens, filled with blood and passion, mystery and uncertainty. Tags: Milfs, harem, handsome protagonist, mature woman, big sister, demons, elves, multiple wives, manipulation.

William Kingslayer was a poor son-in-law. Everyone from his wife's family looked down on him, hated him and even considered him lower than a pet dog. Long before he ended up as a useless son-in-law, William was actually the sole heir of a super-rich family, but the family throne fell overnight. One day, William got the chance to rise up and reclaim his family's throne. When he manages to regain his glory, those who have underestimated him will be helplessly brought to their knees.

Kelvin Stewart is a junior high school student with big dreams—becoming a successful, wealthy businessman. However, his life has not been easy. Born into a poor family, Kelvin and his mother were left homeless after their house was sold to pay off his late father's debts. They were forced to live under a bridge. At school, Kelvin was the target of hatred from many students because of his background as the son of a scavenger. Every day, he was attacked with harsh words, humiliated, and often even tortured by student named Zico and two of his men. One day, in a quiet alley on his way home from school, Kelvin was brutally attacked by Zico and his men. His body was almost destroyed and he had almost lost hope, but at the last second, he unexpectedly obtained a system that saved him from death. Without that system, he would never have had a chance to survive. However, the question is—what will happen to Kelvin Stewart's life after he gets the system?