Ascension: Cursed Blood

(2m :word count ) [True Survivalist Path + Longevity Flow + Ruthlessness + Mortal Cultivation Style] Transmigrated to a world of cultivation. Initially, I thought I’d soon have to fight to the death with those ruthless cultivators, competing for the slim chance to achieve immortality. Unexpectedly, I came with a status panel granting me infinite lifespan. What should I do now that I’m suddenly immortal? “The masses fight tooth and nail for immortality.” “That’s because their lives are short. If they don’t fight, they die!” “But I’m different.” “If I fight, that’s when I’ll really die.” “As long as I can keep surviving and cultivating steadily, one day, I’ll become immortal.” This is the story of a long-lived individual navigating the cultivation world with the path of survival and longevity.

Maya Sinclair ruled Crestwood High—rich, beautiful, untouchable. Until the night they ruined her. Her best friend. Her boyfriend. Her father. New Year’s Eve: Vic cheats. Jackie betrays. Her father replaces her. Humiliation burns through her veins, but Maya doesn’t cry. She retaliates. She will not be the girl they destroyed. She will be the girl they fear. She changes everything—clothes, attitude, rules. Boys are games. Hearts are meant to be broken. Then comes Eddie Thompson. The quiet, infuriating, unshakable nerd. The only one who doesn’t fall at her feet. So she makes him her next challenge. 10 Steps to Tame the Nerd. Step 1: Find his weakness. Step 2: Get under his skin. Step 3: Force proximity. Step 4: Make him jealous. Step 5: Push him too far. Step 6: Make him fall. Step 7: Make him beg. Step 8: Make him hers. Step 9: Break him. Step 10: Walk away. But Eddie doesn’t break. He flips the game. The more she plays, the more she loses control. He sees past the act—past the reckless, flirty, untouchable Maya—straight into the shattered girl underneath. And for the first time, she wants to stop pretending. Then Victor Carter snaps. Her ex won’t be forgotten. Won’t be replaced. If he can’t have Maya, no one can. And he will burn her life to the ground to prove it. When Vic raises the gun, Maya finally realizes—this was never about taming Eddie. This was about surviving Vic. A game of obsession, manipulation, and broken hearts. A twisted dance between love, hate, and control. The line between desire and destruction blurs, and everything Maya thought she knew about herself, about Eddie, becomes nothing but a lie. Can love survive the poison of obsession? Can they survive each other?

Ethan Cole, a ruthless CEO of Cole Dynamics, built his empire from the ground up, burying his past along the way. But one secret he's never been able to shake is the woman he loved—and lost—five years ago: Ava Bennett. Ava, a brilliant and ambitious woman, left Ethan without a word, disappearing from his life with a broken heart and a trail of unanswered questions. Now, fate has thrust them together again when Ava applies for a position at Cole Dynamics. Her return feels like a cruel twist of destiny, especially when Ethan’s emotions for her still run deeper than he’s willing to admit. As they reconnect under the professional guise of employer and employee, old sparks reignite, and buried truths begin to surface. But Ava is hiding something—something that could shatter Ethan’s world all over again. Can they navigate the murky waters of business and rekindled passion, or will their second chance only lead to more heartbreak? The CEO's Lost Love is a gripping tale of love, betrayal, and second chances, where the lines between business and personal feelings blur, and the past refuses to stay buried.

How long can a mother keep the father identity from her child?? Emma, after finding out she was pregnant life became hard for her. When her baby grew up and start questioning about her father's absence ,Emma parenting is tested. Her worst fear is to tell her daughter she was conceived in a one night stand with a total stanger, out of panic she lied promising herself she will tell her the truth when she's older . The best laid plan turned to disaster as fate brings the man back to her life when she least expect it,Emma is eventually confronted by own lies. Do you think the father is someone she knew??

Office Romance is the ultimate corporate fairy tale. Julian, a drop-dead gorgeous billionaire CEO, makes Anne a tantalizing offer to marry him, and he'll make her financial worries disappear. The catch? Their marriage is just a clever ruse to snag a major contract. They're talking fake romance, fake intimacy, and a whole lot of pretend love. But as they play the part of the perfect power couple, Anne starts to realize that the line between business and passion is thinner than she thought. Can she keep her emotions in check, or will this high-stakes arrangement turn into a love affair that changes everything?

Japan – National News Broadcast The polished news anchor sat upright, her gaze sharp as she adjusted the stack of papers before her. The newsroom behind her hummed with quiet urgency, the weight of the moment settling over the broadcast. "Authorities are baffled by a sudden and unexplained surge in sleep-related deaths across Japan," she began, her voice steady yet tense. "More and more citizens are passing away in their sleep without any prior health concerns. Experts are working tirelessly to determine the cause, but no clear explanation has emerged. Authorities urge the public to remain vigilant and report any unusual symptoms before bedtime." A graphic appeared, displaying the spike in fatalities over the past month. Behind her, unsettling photographs flickered across the screen—blurred images of individuals found in their beds, their faces frozen in expressions of terror. The anchor’s tone shifted. "Health officials recommend citizens avoid excessive fatigue and maintain healthy sleep habits. More updates will follow as investigations continue." --- United States – Paranormal Podcast In a dimly lit podcast studio, the host leaned forward, his eyes wide with curiosity. Across from him, a rugged man in a worn flannel shirt, gripping a faded photograph in one hand and a beer can in the other, leaned back in his chair. "So, you're telling me you saw this creature firsthand?" the host asked, clearly intrigued. The man scoffed, shaking his head. "Damn right, I did. Ugly thing had wings bigger than my body—slow but sneaky. Thought it could steal my pigs again, but I was ready this time—camera in one hand, shotgun in the other." He slammed the table for emphasis, then shoved the blurry image toward the host. The photograph depicted a small, red-skinned humanoid figure with large, bat-like wings, its eyes glowing faintly in the darkness. "Spit, the thing didn’t know what hit it when I fired!" the man chuckled, his voice full of excitement. The host held up the picture to the live chat. "Alright, what do you think? Mothman? Demon? Or is our friend here just seeing things?" The chat exploded with theories—some skeptical, others eager for the investigation to continue. --- China – Liangyuan Street Market Surveillance footage from a bustling night market in China captured a chilling scene. A woman in a red qipao walked gracefully through the crowd, her figure striking in the soft glow of lanterns. Suddenly, she paused. Her body flickered—like a glitch in a video—before vanishing completely, as though she had never existed. The footage zoomed in, replaying in slow motion. In the final frame before she disappeared, her face distorted unnaturally, her eyes hollow and empty. The screen cut abruptly to black.

In a world where magic is forbidden and witches are hunted, Ashlynn Blackwell has hidden her mark of the witch since birth. The night of her wedding she's betrayed and her secret is exposed. Attacked by her husband and his knights, Ashlynn was abandoned and left for dead in the wilderness. Rescued by the vampire lady Nyrielle, Ashlynn is offered a choice: die as a human or embrace her power as a witch. Bound by a mystical blood pact, Ashlynn is plunged into a world of ancient magic, immortal vampires, and deadly political intrigue for the chance to find eternal love. [Bronze Winner: Weekly Love Tales - Vampire] [Book of the Month: September/October 2024]

Enter a world where humans strive to survive that which seeks to consume them from the outside or that which seeks to break them from the inside. Few amongst the majority are blessed or............cursed to wield a might like no other. Power comes with a great burden and thus whoever weilds it must bear its weight.

Danielle Morgan has spent years chasing a ghost, the man responsible for her father’s murder. When a crucial clue leads her straight to Jonathan Carter, a powerful yet enigmatic CEO, she takes a desperate gamble: marry him, get close, and uncover the truth. But Jonathan has his own demons. Haunted by his best friend’s sudden suicide and a past he refuses to confront, he’s not as unsuspecting as Danielle believes. Their marriage, built on deception and hidden agendas, quickly spirals into a dangerous game neither of them can control. As passion and suspicion collide, the lines between enemy and lover blur. What happens when the hunter falls for her prey? And when secrets finally unravel, will their love survive—or will it destroy them both?

[WARNING: HEAVY MATURE CONTENTS AND SLOW BURN] Suzy, a 21st century real estate agent woman, finds herself inexplicably transported to a ruthless noble family in a bygone era. Thrust into the role of the ostracized Cassandra, Suzy grapples with navigating courtly intrigue and a loveless arranged marriage to a cold, by the book, calculating Duke, Ryan. As a mysterious figure surfaces, threatening the kingdom, Ryan is tasked on investigating the happenings around. Suzy uncovers a web of secrets that challenge everything she thought she knew about Cassandra. Can they solve the historical puzzle while facing their growing feelings for each other (the Duke who is already becoming head over heels for her) in a world determined to keep them apart? Dive into this captivating slow-burn romance woven with historical intrigue and suspenseful mystery. [SPOILER: He fell first, fell harder, fell madder and she fell later.]