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A few months before Emily turns 18, her father dies. She goes to Baguio to live with her mother, her stepfather Miguel, and her half-brother Migo. Emily misses her father terribly that she finds it hard to fit into her new home, despite her mother's sympathetic efforts and her half-brother's irresistible cuteness. Good thing, Emily seems to be friendly enough to have made new pals, like Denver, who, it turns out, sees her as more than a friend. Then Emily meets a mysterious young man who suddenly appears and disappears; and he's always dressed in black leather jacket and denim pants whom she gets to know as Lance Monroe. Emily is smitten by Lance's romantic gestures and protective ways. He teaches her to play the piano, and brings her roses, and he even rescues her from bad guys, and helps her overcome her fears. She feels she has found in Lance her knight in shining armor who will rescue her from her incurable loneliness and deathly sadness. But Emily's family and friends are alarmed that she has become secluded and deluded in her own imaginary world. In the end, she has to decide what matters most to her and where her heart truly is.

In the neon-drenched streets of modern-day Tokyo, a hidden world of supernatural creatures and ancient magic lurks just beneath the surface. For 25-year-old Kaito Yamato, a powerful Kami with a troubled past, this world is all too familiar. When the Yokai's Eye, a powerful artifact controlling the city's supernatural creatures, is stolen, Kaito is drawn into a dark conspiracy that threatens to destroy the fragile balance between humans and supernatural beings. With the help of Akane Katsuragi, a young and talented onmyodo, Kaito must navigate the treacherous landscape of Tokyo's underworld, confronting rogue Kami, yakuza, and malevolent yokai along the way. As Kaito delves deeper into the mystery, he is forced to confront his own demons and harness his divine powers in order to survive. But with the fate of Tokyo hanging in the balance, can Kaito overcome his past and save the city from the forces of darkness? "The Yokai's Eye" is a heart-pumping urban fantasy adventure that combines elements of Japanese mythology and folklore with a gritty, modern-day setting. With its richly detailed world-building, complex characters, and breakneck pacing, this novel is sure to appeal to fans of "The Dresden Files," "The Mortal Instruments," and "Japanese mythology."

Five centuries ago, a man named Yuta consumed mermaid flesh, granting him immortality but condemning him to a life of solitude. Now known as Kaiza, he wanders the world searching for a way to end his curse. His journey leads him to a mermaid colony, where he discovers their dark secret: they maintain their youth by consuming human flesh. When Kaiza rescues Mina, a young girl raised by the mermaids as their next meal, he is forced to destroy the creatures in a desperate act of survival. Bound by their shared immortality, Kaiza and Mina embark on a perilous quest to reclaim their humanity. Along the way, they face supernatural dangers, ancient mysteries, and moral dilemmas that test their resolve. While Kaiza struggles with centuries of guilt and loss, Mina’s innocence and curiosity bring hope to their journey. Together, they uncover the secrets of mermaid lore and confront the sacrifices required to undo their curse. As they grow closer, Kaiza and Mina must decide: How far are they willing to go to become human again? And what will they lose along the way?

Ethan Li is a young man who is desperate to save his gravely ill mother. With mounting medical bills and no viable options left, he finally reaches his breaking point. In his darkest moment he is granted the "Otherworld Exchange System." This gift draws the attention of the Department of Psychic and Esper Regulation, who mistake him as a newly awakened esper, and they offer him a choice. Work as one of their Agents as a "Hero" in the Otherworld or subject himself to having his powers stripped away. Seeing this as his last hope, Ethan dives into the Otherworld, where the rewards are great but the risks are greater. What price is too high to pay for power?

In a world where the gods' influence is waning, a group of brave mortals must navigate the complex web of divine politics to prevent catastrophe. The gods, once worshiped and revered, were sealed away by powerful völva thousands of years ago. However, a powerful force is stirring, threatening to resurface after millennia of imprisonment. Kael, a young guard, finds himself entangled in a web of fate when a mysterious girl named Eira appears. Unbeknownst to Kael, Eira's presence is tied to the imprisonment of Loki, the Norse god of deceit and chaos, who is bound in the depths of Útgarðar. As Loki begins to exert his influence over humanity, Kael, Eira, and Vigdis, a seasoned warrior, must join forces to stop the god's destructive power. But tragedy strikes when Eira, the woman Kael has grown to love, loses her soul to Loki's dark magic. With Eira's fate hanging in the balance, Kael and Vigdis must navigate the treacherous landscape of divine politics to prevent Loki's return to power. Can they overcome the odds and save their world from destruction, or will the forces of chaos prevail?

In a world where hard work is currency and kindness a quiet strength, Regan Ray is a young man striving for a better tomorrow. Juggling multiple jobs, he carries the weight of his dreams and the affections of his girlfriend, a woman whose extravagance clashes with his simple values. But beneath the surface of this ordinary life lies a chasm of deceit. When the love he cherished turns into a cruel betrayal, a double-edged wound inflicted by the very people he trusted, Regan's world shatters. He discovers his girlfriend's infidelity with his own stepfather, a man who has systematically drained his mother's fortune and squandered it on empty pleasures. He must learn to fight for his own destiny and reclaim what was stolen, both materially and emotionally.

A young boy who becomes confused when a mysterious door appears in his room, Soren's life takes an unexpected, but interesting turn. Shortly after that, he meets Elysia, a female elf from another world. In a bid to find answers, he ventures into the land of urath. There, he discovers another realm and realizes he is the only one able to save the entire world from the Yotu.

Li Jie was just an ordinary young man with no martial arts skills whatsoever. His tragic fate after the death of his parents did not make him weak. He endured insults and beatings from those who despised him without a single complaint. Despite his limitations, a great blessing suddenly came to him. Martial arts—something he had only ever dreamed of—became his to wield, thanks to the help of a deity disguised as an old man. However, this blessing came with a heavy price. He was tasked with finding a divine relic and using it to reclaim the realm of the gods, which had fallen into the hands of demons. Guided by his pure soul, Lie Jie was determined to aid the gods in restoring balance to the universe as it once was.

In the mystical kingdom of Aeloria, where magic and ancient lore intertwine, a young prince named Kael discovers an ancient prophecy that reveals his destiny to unite the fractured lands. To achieve this, he must forge alliances with powerful women, each possessing unique magical abilities. As Kael journeys through trials and confronts dark forces threatening the realm, he finds himself surrounded by a harem of extraordinary women. Together, they face treacherous challenges, unravel deep-seated secrets, and confront their own personal struggles. The future of Aeloria hangs in the balance as Kael must navigate his growing feelings and the responsibilities of his destiny.

Lyon Nathaniel is a student of one of the richest school in sky city. Not that he merited it, he just happened to get a scholarship to study there. He didn't belong there, he was just a pauper, a nobody who got so lucky, but that was not the end of his story. He was bullied, mistreated and accused of killing his family by his biggest rival, Ethan Darlington. He lost everything and everyone he ever cared about. His parents, his only sister and his girlfriend. He also lost his health. Locked up in prison for a crime he didn't commit he was determined to give a well deserved revenge to those who looked down on him and stole everything from him. But can he do that when he his down with a chronic disorder? Can he do that when he has no money in his bank account? "Good day young master, I've finally found you" Maybe this is just the beginning of Lyon's story. Read on to see how a man that lost everything got back everything and more, how he made those who looked down on him regret everything they did. Now he is back, but this time, he is no longer the weakling he was once known for, he is now lord Lyon the one whose footsteps send chills to anyone who knew his true identity.