Drama Novels - Page 36

 
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In Bleach, with mediocre talent, the protagonist has been flatlining for thirty years. But with the sudden completion of the Zanpakuto conception, he has become a "sword person."Unlimited Blade Works, essentially "unrestricted swords."Since Soul Society does not allow two identical Zanpakutos to exist, then I just won't use my Zanpakuto, and that should be fine, right?Who is the strongest in the Zanjutsu category: Zangetsu or Zangetsu: Black?Who is the number one in Assassination Techniques: Ichimonji or Suzumebachi?Which is stronger: Kinshara or Senbonzakura?Can the Yami no Tachi Shura and Yami no Tachi Rasetsu compete for the title of the strongest Zanpakuto?Unlimited Blade Works, essentially "swords," all the "swords" in the world are mine. Yamamoto, even you, the head of the 1st Division, "Black," cannot take away my "swords."

 
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Five years ago, Qiao Nian was schemed against by her sister, Qiao Xin. After spending a night with a stranger, Qiao Nian got pregnant. She did not know who the father of the child was, and eventually gave birth to a stillborn. Under the machinations of her mother and sister, Qiao Nian was stripped off of her shares in Qiao Group and sent to a mental hospital.Five years later, her younger sister, Qiao Xin, was going to be married off to the Second Young Master of the Gu family. He was rumored to be extremely ugly. On the day he was born, the doctor predicted that he would not live past twenty years old. Her mother could not bear to see Qiao Xin marry such a person and thought of Qiao Nian, who was still locked in the mental hospital. Overnight, Qiao Nian was taken out of the hospital to replace Qiao Xin in her marriage into the Gu family.Her mother said, "It's a good thing that Qiao Nian, this good-for-nothing, can replace Xin'er to be a living widow in the Gu family. If Xin'er were to marry into that family, I would be heartbroken."Qiao Xin said, "Mom, don't say that about Sister. If it weren't for her, I wouldn't know what to do. I'm just worried that Sister wouldn't agree."Her father said, "Xin'er, you're too kind. Have you forgotten how Qiao Nian slandered you five years ago? She has no self-restraint. She got pregnant before marriage and even gave birth to a stillborn child. We're treating her well enough by letting her marry someone from the prestigious Gu family! What right does she have to be picky?"Qiao Nian sneered. Back then, the scheme against her had only succeeded due to a freak combination of factors, causing her to suffer. She was going to get back at all of them! Everyone thought that her actions were borne from a combination of a loser's mentality and mental illness, but little did they know that this marriage would be a strong union as impactful as Mars crashing into Earth! Taking advantage of her brilliant skills in medicine, Qian Nian made various trashy people and scumbags eat their words. In the blink of an eye, her multiple identities shocked the world as each of them got exposed. It turned out that she was rich enough to rival a country!Later on, Second Young Master Gu placed a pair of Qiao Nian's miniature clones in front of her. Faced with these two children who resembled her and Gu Zhou, Qiao Nian blinked in shock. "When did I give birth to your children?"

 
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She became the supporting character The First Empress' in the webtoon . This is Empress Livia, who died young after being shunned by her emperor due to her timid personality and incompetence. Her problem is that I woke up at her funeral in Livia looking just like' her. Everyone praises me as the resurrected empress.' But only the emperor knows. That I am not the real Livia. "The crime of desecrating the empress' coffin. She deserves the death penalty." She wants to kill me. She offered him her deal. Just to live. "your majesty. I am a very useful person. "Please use me." Let's just hold on for one year. Although her husband is so so so so scared! The real heroine and second empress' will appear. Then I can leave the palace in peace. * After many twists and turns, the time was ripe. I told her husband. "As promised, please divorce me." My husband stared at me. And he hugged me quietly and said, "no way." "yes?" "Now what? "I can never let you go." Isn't this it? Is it because the empress worked too hard? You want a divorce without obsession? No, I have to divorce?

 
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"Finally, the owner has appeared. You read me."The Archmage's legacy, the Book of Truth.Binair Dalheim, a dropout of the Elfenbein Tower, accidentally discovers the Book of Truth."I will awaken your magical talent. In return, complete me."The dropout boy, whose dormant talent has been awakened, begins his journey to retrieve the Book of Truth as requested.

 
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You guys shine.So it's okay to vent a little, isn't it?

 
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In a world where billions of people simultaneously descended into a Realm of Slaughter.Countries like Lighthouse Nation, Dragon Nation, and Sakura Island clashed for supremacy!Qin Feng awakened an unparalleled talent from the very beginning!SSS-level talent Infinite Extraction!He wielded the power to extract all, even the gods and the demons![Extraction successful! You have gained Spatial Ability!] [Extraction successful! You have gained Time Ability!] [Extraction successful! You have gained 100 points of Strength Attribute!] [Extraction successful! You have gained 100 points of Agility Attribute!] [Extraction successful! You have gained A-level talent!] [Extraction successful! You have gained S-level talent!] [Extraction successful! You have gained SS-level talent!] From this point on, Qin Feng embarked on a limitless path of harvesting

 
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There are only two people left in the school dormitory, you and your roommate.Suddenly, your roommate brings back an extremely beautiful online lover and then leaves after giving you some money.Leaving you alone with your roommate's beautiful online lover... Do you feel touched by having such a roommate?Anyway, He Gu dare not make a move.Strange tales of rules descend, and He Gu is chosen by the world of strange tales.Here, only by staying awake, calm, and following the correct rules can one survive.Who would have known that the first clone He Gu encounters is a mysterious and stunning beauty...

 
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Xiang Yi was most famous vase in the entertainment industry. The subject of ridicule on the world wide web, she suddenly announced: She was going home to farm. Her anti-fans: Hehe. She deserves it. The next day, Xing Chen APP started a live broadcast stream of Xiang Yi's rural life. Heh? Why did a top ranking lawyer stop by for dinner? Heh? Why did a doctor come to raise chickens? Heh? Why is a famous fashion designer here to dye cloths? And why is an esports legend installing a swing set? What, you're her brother? You're also her brother?? As the much anticipated grand slam actor Shi Sui made his grand descent into the scene, the anti-fans began to tremble as they weakly typed out on the screen: You... Are you also her brother? The film star calmly squeezed Xiang Yi's cheeks and says indifferently: I am her husband. The anti-fans: Unabletolaugh.jpg

 
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I complained that the play script in this other world was terrible. But then they told me, If you don't like it, write it yourself.'" I got so mad that I plagiarized the lives of famous people and made them into scripts. Your Highness, I still have twelve battleships. The die is cast. But it ended up being way more popular than I expected. Somebody, help me!!!

 
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[Unique Ability: Curse of Fear Causes extreme stress and fear to any living creature within a 50m radius.]But why am I okay?

 
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Contemporary college student Ye Leyao died suddenly from staying up late, and found himself transported into a world where several novels merged together, becoming the useless adopted son of the prestigious Huo family.The good news is that, apart from him, everyone else in the family is a big shot. Eldest Brother Huo is a legendary figure in the business world, Second Brother Huo is a top actor in the entertainment industry, and Third Brother Huo is a skilled esports player and boss.The bad news is, these big shots are all antagonists, and none of them have good endings.Even worse news is that, upon waking up, he finds himself in the middle of a cheap romance involving Second Brother, who is oblivious to the fact that the child in his lover's belly isn't his seed at all!Ye Leyao couldn't help but scream inwardly: "Aaaaaahhhhseriously? This romance-idiot still doesn't know the child in his lover's belly isn't his?!"All eyes in the family suddenly turn towards him. The second brother even stumbles.Everyone: What?!The top-tier Huo family adopted a young troublemaker some years ago.Initially, nobody in the family paid him any mind. That is, until they could all hear Ye Leyao's inner thoughtsJust as Father Huo brings his down-and-out friend home. Ye Leyao's inner voice: "Oh, so this is the little seductress trying to seduce Father Huo, plotting to make Mother Huo and Father Huo divorce, and wrecking the Huo family?"Father Huo's pupils dilate: "!" That night, before Ye Leyao can subtly hint to Mother Huo, the little seductress is personally "thrown" out by Father Huo.During breakfast at home, Eldest Brother Huo takes a video call discussing crucial shipment matters with his assistant.Ye Leyao perks up his ears, muttering to himself: "Why do I vaguely remember a typhoon changing course to pass through this route in a few days? Big Brother's business deal is definitely going down."Eldest Brother Huo: "" He immediately changes the shipping route with his assistant. Sure enough, five days later, news came that the original route was hit by a typhoon.Afterwards, Eldest Brother Huo transfers five million into Ye Leyao's account. Ye Leyao is astonished. Eldest Brother Huo tries to remain composed, saying calmly, "Take it, you've earned it."Third Brother Huo isn't home often. After the league ends, he brings his newly recruited team members home for dinner. Just as they enter the house, Ye Leyao stares keenly at his new teammates.Third Brother Huo is about to warn Ye Leyao against premature romance, when he hears Ye Leyao whispering in his mind: "They're handsome alright, but unfortunately, they're moles sent by the rival team."Third Brother Huo: "!!!" That night, Third Brother Huo begins investigating and not only discovers that the new teammates are moles from the rival team, but also finds out that his most trusted assistant has been secretly gathering data on their team!A week later, another ten million appeared in Ye Leyao's account.Ye Leyao, holding the money happily: "Third Brother, you're more generous than Big Brother!"Just then, Eldest Brother Huo passes by: ""As a supporting character in the novel, Ye Leyao's biggest dream is to save up money and flee with his family of antagonists when they hit rock bottom. Little did he expect that all these villains in his family would not only avoid disaster but thrive in their careers, and he would end up soaring with them.

 
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Seoul 2056' is set in a world that has fallen into chaos due to the spread of mutant viruses and the rebellion of androids. A hidden scenario was opened when all the endings were collected for the first time in the world.In a world where everyone's body has been modified into a machine, and all kinds of monsters and hunters run wild, the only privilege given is [pure organism] , which is impossible to modify. In the apocalyptic cyberpunk world that has become reality, a veteran's hellish survival story of being possessed by an F-class hunter!

 
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In her seven years of marriage, she and her husband click perfectly well, sharing a loving and sweet relationship.However, in the end, all of this was just a mirage.She had given up everything for the sake of her marriage, only to be killed by her husband's meticulous planning.That day, Lu Manman died in a car accident while less than two months pregnant. All her assets fall in her husband's hands. Luckily, God helps her.After the car accident, she is reborn by accident. When she opens her eyesagain, she is back to when she was still unmarried.Lu Manman's sharp eyes narrow and her bloodthirsty smile is like a poppy flower, magnificent and peerless. Facing the person who knocked her down inher previous life, she makes a shocking request for compensation: Marry me.The man smiled: I'm the man with the worst reputation in the city.However, she doesn't care. In this life, she wants to break off the engagement with the scumbag and expose all his schemes to protect her family.After she gets married, she realizes that this man with the worst reputationdoesn't seem to be what the rumors say?

 
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Outdated game streamer Fang Zhou was invited to a romance reality show, but he discovered that out of the five female guests on the show, four were his ex-girlfriends whom he had wronged.He told the pure school beauty: "You're too innocent, I prefer someone more seductive."He told the top-tier female star: "Your voice is too high-pitched, I prefer a natural one."Facing his abnormal ex-girlfriends, Fang Zhou originally just wanted to keep a low profile, but unexpectedly, the audience started shipping him with his ex-girlfriends.The live broadcast room's popularity skyrocketed, each episode became explosively popular, and advertisements flooded in.Later, when the ex-girlfriends discovered each other's identities, he was pressed into a small dark room, looking up at the women's exquisite faces, and heard them say, "If you don't behave, we'll turn you into a specimen, so you'll never leave us."Fang Zhou: "I'm doomed, all my wronged ex-girlfriends have turned yandere."

 
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[Light-Hearted + Multi-Novel Worlds Fusion + Proactive Female Lead + I Want Them All!] Also known as"After Reseting for the Sixth Time, the Female Lead Takes the Initiative to Come to Me."Transmigrated as a villain, becoming an experience-rich, wealthy, and handsome character, the beginning sees the fiance coming to accuse me on behalf of the male lead!According to the plot, not only am I supposed to be face-slapped by the grassroots male lead, but my fiance will also be stolen!Finally got the system, but it wants me to obediently follow the plot!Can I tolerate this? I will fight back directly!The protagonist reborn to amend regrets? No need for amends, just make him regret more! A war god returns, searching for his lost love in the city?Flirt with his lost love right in front of him, making him only able to bear it silently! Eavesdropping on thoughts, the female lead falls for him after listening?Bring out the signal blocker, and the male lead directly becomes a fool talking to himself!The villainess and her followers want to bully others because of their status?Insubordination, directly snap them away! A reborn immortal emperor, who acts without needing to explain to anyone? Despising the law, an additional crime, immediate death penalty!As for the missed girls, I'll make amends for you!

 
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In a world where power is hidden behind corporate empires and ancient martial legacies, John Lopez lives a double life. Known publicly as a carefree young man, he secretly bears the terrifying title of the King of Horizon, a supreme martial expert feared across the continent.When his beloved sister Queenie becomes the target of a brutal smear campaign threatening to destroy her company and reputation, John is forced to confront the shadows lurking in the high towers of business and politics. As conspiracies deepen and enemies riseranging from corrupt business moguls to deadly assassinsJohn's wrath becomes unstoppable. But danger isn't only around himit strikes home when his eldest sister, Alice, falls victim to a rare and deadly poison. With time running out, John must defy the odds, wield ancient techniques, and unleash the full fury of Horizon's might to protect his family.

 
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The first time they met, she had barged into his room when he just came out of the shower. She calmly met his dangerous gaze and teased boldly, "Hey handsome, nice body~" The second time they met was at an extravagant banquet. She had been charming and flamboyant. Right after torturing someone, she leaned toward him and asked coquettishly, "I heard that you've been claiming that I'm your girlfriend and using me as a shield. Well then, can you help out a tool like me?" Since then, Master Qin gained a chaotic little monster at home who riled him up every day. Everyone said that the An family's real daughter couldn't compare to the fake daughter because she was raised as a country bumpkin. She couldn't even compare to the fake daughter's hair. Alas, everyone was slapped in the face, along with the fake daughter. They were even tortured until their insides turned green. Then, they claimed that even if the real daughter could compare to the fake daughter, she was still just an abandoned daughter who wasn't loved by her parents and had no power, that she wasn't worth Master Qin. Unbeknownst to them, when her parents realized it, they and her four brothers had been begging her to come home. Until one day, the real daughter announced that she was retiring from the scene to look after her husband and children. At that moment, countless tycoons and magnates wailed, begging her to stay Wild, savage, and charming little monster VS abstinent, protective, and flirty CEO

 
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Seven years ago, after their breakup, he disappeared without a trace.Now, he reappeared on the eve of her wedding, sparing no means in forcing her to marry himWith a certificate of marriage, he bound her mercilessly to his side.From there, this "Cinderella" began her journey as a wife of the business empire's heir...Mrs Huo - composed, sharp-tongued, and freakishly smart.Mr Qin - wife-spoiler to no end and a complete "slave" to their daughter.Quality love story, one on one. You are welcome to get hooked on this story with us.

 
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Xu Shulou dreams she's a character in a bizarre storybook.The male lead is Long Aotian, a man with a "Dragon Overlord" script: treasures fall into his lap, beauties vie for his heart.The first heroine is his delicate junior apprentice sister. The second, the Demon Sect's saintess. The third the fourthWhere does Xu Shulou rank? She flips through the plot and realizesdespite being Long Aotian's official fiance, she's nothing but a disposable pawn.In the story, her sect elders dote on her fragile junior sister."Shulou, yield this treasure to your sister. She's weaker and needs it more.""Shulou, don't be unreasonable. Your gentle sister deserves care."Even Long Aotian prefers the junior sister. He's a flirtatious mess, forcing Xu Shulou to compete with other women, her jealousy twisting her into a villain. Meanwhile, the junior sister blossoms into a pristine lotus.But Xu Shulou refuses to play along.When the script demands she and her junior sister be kidnapped, Long Aotian saves the "weaker" girl, saying, "Shulou, you're strongeryou'll understand."In reality? Long Ao Tian arrives just in time to see Xu Shulou slaughter the villains, scoop her sister into her arms, and vanish into the skywithout sparing him a glance.When demons attack, the story expects Long Aotian to leave his fiance and lovers in the sect's care. The elders protect only the junior sister, letting Xu Shulou be humiliated.In reality? The elders sneer: "Our senior sister dominates the cultivation world. Why would we need you to worry about her?"When the story's Long Aotian coaxes the Demon Saintess into betraying her clan for himIn reality, the Saintess timidly asks Xu Shulou: "You're a righteous heroine. I'm a hunted demon. Why would you want to befriend me?"In the script, Xu Shulou claws at other women in jealous rage.In reality, she'd rather live in peaceuntil Long Aotian pushes too far. Then she draws her sword.In the story, Long Aotian reigns supreme, surrounded by beauties.In reality, Xu Shulou steals his allies, hoards his treasures, and occasionally beats him upwhile he sulks."My sword saves the world and shields the innocent. It's not for fighting over men.""See? Dreams lie. I'm the one holding the Dragon Overlord script."

 
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I was born in Japan and inherited a temple at the beginning.The system is activated at the beginning, which can enhance everything."Ordinary Buddhist Scripture" enhanced to "Medicine Buddha Sutra"Recite the sutra ten thousand times, and you will become a Vajra!"Vajra Pestle" strengthens "Vajra Indestructible Root"The most rigid and masculine, indestructible!"Eight Divisions of Heavenly Dragons" enhanced to "Great Heavenly Dragon Visualization Method"Great Heavenly Dragon, Prajna Buddha!The widow haunted by evil spirits, the eight-foot-tall adult"I don't know if I can bear it.""Demon, I want you to help me practice!"

 
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An alien abduction romance. Updates Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.Grant has a tolerance for boredom. Late shift in a middle-of-nowhere facility? Sign him up. If the money's good, he'll happily take the peace and quiet of a long night watching an empty cell.And then he meets Subject B-31. Blue, beautiful, and completely inhuman. Her captors call her Batty, thanks to her big ears and the way she hangs upside down by her tail.He's told not to talk to her. He's told to think of her as a test subject, not a person. He's told to cash his checks and live his humble life. He's told to ignore the sorrow on her face and the desperation in her crimson eyes. Maybe he should have listened. When he finally busts her out, the rescue isn't a rescue at all: it's an abduction.Batty is Princess Sykora, of the tyrannical Taiikari Empire. She commands the Black Pike, a massive voidship on the imperial frontier. Grant must learn a new life, in a firmament filled with ambitious nobles, deadly rivals, and the sinister smiles of the Taiikari Imperial Court. And he'll have to learn fast.Because when the Princess of the Void looks at Grant, she doesn't just see a saviorshe sees a husband.And she isn't asking.

 
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Darius had nothing going for him. Ever since he could remember, he had been treated as absolute trash by his boss, who was one of the greatest scouts for actors, singers, idols, and anything you could think of.However, everything changed one day when a truck rammed into him and sent him back in time to start his career as a nobody. But, this time, he hadn't returned empty-handed. He received a great talent that would make him the best Manager the world had ever seen.Talent Booster: You can increase the talent of those close to you. The closer and more intimate they are, the better the skill's effects will be.You can't sing? Sleep with me, and you'll win a Grammy.You can't act? Sleep with me, and you'll win an OscarYou're talentless? Sleep with me, and I'll make you whatever you desire.

 
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Van and his friend Magus had reincarnated in another world with magic. Tasked to kill the demon lord, they set forth.Van was granted very rough skills that made life for him in that world a living hell, yet he muscled through.Magus however, was bestowed with unfair skills. Due to some of said skills, he gained a harem, which in time, included the girlfriend Van made in the world.After beating the Demon Lord, and after finding out his girlfriend had been stolen from him, he got very upset and so he went to propose to... The Demon Lord...!?

 
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Tong Airui was kicked in the ribs by a little girl!The news spread, and his brothers and sisters were instantly in an uproar."Who is that girl? Let's avenge Fourth Brother!"Who is the little girl?The purple-clad car goddess on the racetrack, the beautiful girl at the chessboard, and she's been bearing a nickname for more than ten years: sweeping star!Eighteen car accidents, and she was present at every one!Sure enough! Whoever meets her is unlucky!But what puzzled Yi Luowa was:Even the dog next door started avoiding her, yet why does that cunning wolf refuse to leave?When she first felt life was meaningless, it was him who tightly held her hand."As long as I'm alive, the sky won't fall on you!"From then on, her world was bright![Maid Chapter]One day, Tong Airui was thirsty, "Yi Luowa, I want to drink water!""Your mouth is below your nose, drink if you want!" a certain woman pouted, glancing at the man sitting beside her and said, "Old Eighth, I'm thirsty."Old Eighth hurriedly brought water to her hand, "Drink it, I've cooled it for you."Yi Luowa happily took a sip, just one sip, before Tong Airui snatched it away with a dark expression.After drinking it in one go, Tong Airui pointed at her nose and shouted, "Remember, you're my maid!"Yi Luowa slapped his hand away, "Tong Airui, you running faster than a rabbit proves you're healed. My days as a maid are over!"[Pampering Wife Chapter]Second Sister: "Tong Fourth, your wife has already beaten Grandpa ten times in a row. If this continues, Grandpa will get sick from anger! Aren't you going to control your wife?"Tong Airui: "If his skills are not as good as others, why insist on playing chess with my wife? That's not something I can control!"Fifth Brother: "Fourth Brother, can't you control my sister-in-law? She's taken eight championships from me!"Tong Airui: "From now on, when your sister-in-law enters a car race, you just don't enter!"Fifth Brother: "The key is, she participates in every race."Tong Airui: "I'll give you ten months to quickly win a championship. After ten months, I can't control her."Fifth Brother: "What's happening?"Tong Airui: "Your sister-in-law is expecting!"[PS: Spoiling text, strong male and female leads, both emotionally and physically pure, one-on-one relationship, continuous pampering. If you like it, please add to your favorites, love you~

 
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Chen Bin never imagined that his godmother would make such a request.However, considering the financial support he had received from her over the years, he ultimately chose to compromise!Yet, he did not realize that his life would undergo earth-shattering changes because of that woman!

 
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If life could start over, how would you choose?Would you still choose to be an ordinary person, perhaps with inner brilliance but unknown to others, watching the clouds roll by from a high vantage point?Or would you take the world as your stage, stirring up the winds and clouds, making the entire world dance around you, causing people's hearts to race with your every word and action?Everyone loves Mr. Lynch, everyone cannot do without him!Write your own laws, set down the rules I say, in this short span of life, either light up yourself or ignite the world!

 
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On the surface, Zhou Qingfeng is an international student from Baitan High School, and now he is staying at Julia's home. In fact, he is reborn.With the memory of more than ten years later, in order to avoid the disasters that will be faced in the next ten years, Zhou Qingfeng, in addition to being a young and frivolous international student, secretly investigates a biopharmaceutical company called "Apocalypse".The gears of fate begin to turn...

 
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I can see ghosts.Even the ghosts inside games.But then"Ah! Not there, over that way! My family heirloom is hidden there."The ghosts in the game keep revealing hidden pieces to me.

 
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Welcome to a classic story about a young lady's ruthless revenge with the help of her loyal bodyguard. Packed with conflict, romance, and action as if you are watching a K-drama! Sprinkled with fluff, flirt, and smut to maximize your satisfaction ;)* * *After getting manipulated, treated like a slave by her family, and assaulted by her own brother, Sarah found out that the accident killing her mother in the past might have been orchestrated by someone from her family. Before figuring out the answer, however, she got killed and opened her eyes at her mother's funeral."I'm sorry, Mother. I will never be able to live in peace before taking my revenge."Returning as a trashy princess who slept around with her bodyguard instead of the goody-two-shoes daughter people expect her to be, Sarah set out with a match in her hand, determined to take over the kingdom and burn her billionaire family down.Could someone from the future that hadn't happened yet keep her from burning herself, or would she be consumed by the flame of retribution?#regression #billionaire #posessive #master #bodyguard #revenge #fakelovers #fakeittillyoumakeit #faceslapping #makjang #chaebol

 
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They were all characters doomed to die. Out of all the suffering they were destined for, I lightened their burden. Just a little. And then I got caught for stealing. But after all that effort, why did things only get worse?

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