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Princess Riley of Avarayne watched merchants with ledger, smooth smiles murder her mother at the docks and cast the queen into the harbour's hungry rip. Days later, her grief-numbed father guided by a new wife with colder hands than the sea stripped Riley's birthright and crowned a newborn son in her place. Hounded by courtly poisons and a stepsister who polishes beauty like a blade, Riley binds her chest, hides her hair beneath a bandana, and vanishes into the night as "Rye." Aboard the infamous Gilded Wraith under Captain Kade Thorne, the Wolf of the Azure. Rye learns knots, storms, and the language of survival. A slow, impossible pull grows between captain and "boy," even as she steers the crew through sea monsters, rival pirates, and raids against the royal fleet hunting them. But when a bounty bearing House Morcant's seal surfaces, Riley glimpses the conspiracy that began the night her mother drowned. Captured and unmasked to save Kade's life, Riley is dragged back to a palace that would sell her in marriage to silence the truth. To free the man who became her compass and claim the justice denied her, she must choose: reclaim a crown salted with blood or burn the lies that built it.

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37 Chapters

His Secretary Lover Stole My Wedding Ring

My fiancé's secretary had my wedding ring remade into a Hello Kitty trinket. When I confronted her, she twisted the truth with shameless arrogance, insisting that my wedding was hers to decide. I turned to my fiancé for support, only to have him dismiss me as petty and unworthy of being his bride. Together, they ridiculed and humiliated me, unaware that their families' power and future all depended on me. When my superior stepped in, their mockery collapsed in the face of truth. My fiancé fell to his knees, begging me to honor our engagement. But I cast him aside without hesitation, breaking off the marriage and leaving him with nothing.

6 Chapters

Salty Sugar Baby

32 year old Sophie decided it's time to stop hiding so she filled up an application to be a Sugar Baby. Weekends that used to be filled up with Netflix and comfort food are now changed into a high-paying profession. Well, weekend profession. She's still the busy working mom of 2 during the weekdays. 19 year old Abigail is the average college girl who has a cuckoo aunt. Her proposal has backfired when her aunt decided to use her info in the profile she's setting up at Cupcake, a Sugar Baby website. Let's hope nobody finds out Abigail signed up as a Sugar Baby. Let's pray harder for Aunt Sophie who has the confidence to pull off being an Abigail during the weekends. Cross your fingers! And your legs too, Soph. I mean, Abby. Err, Weekend-Abby. Cross your legs, Weekend-Abby!

8.9

162 Chapters

Saltwater Kisses

When small-town girl Emma LaRue won a vacation to an exclusive tropical island, a last minute cancellation meant she would be going by herself. Shy and studious, she never had time to fall in love, and often wondered if she was just meant to be alone. However, that all changed when a handsome stranger literally walked into her life while on the beach and sparks began to fly. New York’s most eligible billionaire bachelor Jack Saunders thought this vacation would be the perfect escape, one last hurrah, before taking full control of his father’s company. When an innocent Emma didn’t recognize him, he figured that he might get a chance to have a vacation from being rich. He didn’t tell her about the cars, the yacht, or the penthouse. All he did was let her fall in love with him. Soon, Jack found that he was the one falling in love with Emma. When they enjoy a fantasy marriage ceremony on the beach, they thought it was a bit of harmless fun before returning to their normal lives. A bittersweet goodbye was supposed to be the end of their perfect vacation romance, but when photos of the ceremony were leaked to the press, everything changed. Feeling lied to and thrust into a world of wealth and privilege, Emma must choose between following her dreams or following her heart. Will she be content at being nothing more than the billionaire’s wife, or will she return to her normal life with only memories of saltwater kisses?

22 Chapters

The Triplet Warriors and Their Pup Mate(Shadow Warrior Series)

This book one of my Shadow Warrior Series. Books two and three were previously posted on their own but have now been added onto the end of this one for a more cohesive reading experience! Thank you for reading. ... Ellie is an orphaned werewolf pup, kidnapped and held by an evil Alpha. Alpha Gunner, of the Blood Claw pack forced Ellie at just eight years old to swear a blood oath to mate his son Tyson, when they came of age. The Alpha's own thirst for conquering neighboring packs lands him in hot water with the council, a governing body made up of every type of supernatural creature that keeps the peace. The council additionally houses the Shadow Warriors, an equally diverse group of elites that police and fight those like Gunner who seek only to destroy. When Ellie catches a window of opportunity, she escapes and finds a friendly pack to take her in. However, Gunner will not let her go that easily, and gets increasingly desperate to find her. When all hope seems lost for Ellie, the Moon Goddess intervenes, and sends Ellie her warrior mates. Her mates quickly learn they cannot be with Ellie, as she is under a spell to keep her from shifting and getting her wolf for the first time.Can her mates free her from Gunner once and for all? Will Ellie ever learn the truth of who she really is and why Gunner wants her so bad? ... *This book is strictly intended for a mature audience and contains scenes of assault, violence and adult sexual content.*

9.7

229 Chapters

Kisses From Jack (A Prequel to Saltwater Kisses)

Jack Saunders wanted one last hurrah before taking the mantle of DS Oil & Gas, the billion-dollar company that his father founded. His friend, Owen, let him borrow his mansion on a tropical island so that he could throw a final party before “marrying” the business that would dominate the rest of his life. He brought his secretary, Brandy, hoping that he could kindle a relationship that would last through the long days and nights of running a company. However, while the party was great, the gold digging woman he brought was not, and Jack resigned himself to a lifetime of loneliness. That was until he took a walk down the beach and met her. A woman who didn’t recognize him from the tabloids and only saw him, the man behind the money. Of all the women Jack had ever met, there was nobody like Emma LaRue. With one pretend marriage ceremony, she would change his life forever, and become the only one he ever wanted to give his saltwater kisses to. This novella is the first half of Saltwater Kisses written from Jack’s point-of-view, with a few bonus scenes thrown in as well.

10 Chapters

Where Can I Find Music Inspired By Salt Friend Scenes?

3 Answers2025-08-23 17:22:15

My taste runs toward the kind of music that smells faintly of salt and old photos, so when you ask where to find tracks inspired by those salty-friendship moments, my brain instantly lights up with playlists and dives. If you want something cinematic and emotional, start with anime and film soundtracks—composers love seaside or bittersweet friend scenes. Joe Hisaishi's work for Studio Ghibli captures gentle seaside nostalgia, and RADWIMPS' songs around Makoto Shinkai films often sit on that bittersweet friendship edge. Search the soundtracks for 'Ponyo', 'Spirited Away', or '5 Centimeters per Second' and you'll find plenty of instrumental swells and small, human moments set to music.

For discoverability, I live in playlists and tags: Spotify playlists named things like "seaside piano," "nostalgic lo-fi," or "melancholic friendships" are gold. YouTube has AMV-style mixes—try searches like "salty friendship AMV soundtrack" or "seaside friendship music mix" and check the video descriptions for song lists. Bandcamp and SoundCloud are where indie composers hide; use tags such as "seaside," "nostalgia," "friendship," "melancholy," "ambient piano," and "post-rock." If you want fanmade emotion, search Tumblr or Twitter with the same tags, or ask in subreddits like r/musicsuggestions or r/AnimeMusic for personalized recs.

Finally, make your own salt-friend playlist by blending gentle piano, low-key guitar, lo-fi beats, ambient synths, and a couple of lyrical tracks that talk about growing apart or staying close. I keep a small folder of tracks I pull from movie OSTs, a few post-rock instrumental pieces, and some lo-fi piano loops—works like that make scenes feel like late-afternoon waves and half-forgotten smiles.

How Did The Meme Of Salt Friend Spread Online?

3 Answers2025-08-23 12:58:51

The whole thing felt like watching a tiny inside joke grow into a citywide mural overnight. I first ran into the 'salt friend' meme in a spiral of TikTok duet chains — someone would take the original flamboyant salt-sprinkle pose (you know, the 'Salt Bae' energy) and Photoshop a clueless buddy under the stream of salt, then caption it with something like, “when your friend complains and you give them facts.” It was visually funny, instantly readable, and ridiculously easy to remix. Within a day it jumped to Twitter threads and Reddit comment chains where people pasted the image as a reaction to petty rants or passive-aggressive takes.

What made it stick? For me it was three friendly forces colliding: a striking visual, a relatable emotion (we’ve all been both the salty friend and the one getting salted), and the platforms’ remix culture. Creators kept iterating — swapping faces, adding text bubbles, turning it into short GIFs, or making it into stickers for group chats. I ended up sending a version to my roommate after a heated game night because it was the perfect micro-roast.

Another fun detail: once a few influencers and big meme accounts reposted clever edits, algorithmic feeds pushed it into pockets of users who otherwise wouldn't overlap, and translations were quick — meme templates are language-light. It even spawned meta-memes where people made the friend the main character, or turned it into reaction threads on work Slack. Watching how something so small became a universal shorthand for teasing — that was the best part. Now, whenever someone’s being a little bitter online, someone inevitably slides in a salted friend image and the conversation softens into a laugh or a groan.

How Did Bene Gesserit Dune Control Bloodlines Across Houses?

3 Answers2025-08-27 00:17:32

I've always loved tracing the long game in 'Dune'—it feels like watching a master chess player think ten moves ahead. The Bene Gesserit controlled bloodlines not with brute force but through generations of quiet, surgical influence: placement of sisters in noble households as wet nurses, confidantes, concubines, and advisors; arranging marriages by nudging family choices; and keeping obsessive genealogical records. They treated the Great Houses like a vast breeding ledger, steering who birthed whom to concentrate or dilute traits they wanted. Their methods combined social engineering (sowing myths, manipulating loyalties) with biological aims—the big goal being the Kwisatz Haderach, a male with prescient access beyond the Reverend Mothers.

On top of practical matchmaking, they had unique tools. The spice melange and their ritual of the spice agony let Reverend Mothers access ancestral Other Memory—an intelligence advantage that informed matchmaking decisions. The Missionaria Protectiva seeded prophecies and customs across cultures so a Bene Gesserit sister could later manipulate a population using pre-built myths. Political leverage came from secrets: confessing sisters, compact knowledge about heirs, and subtle blackmail. The real turning point was human unpredictability—Lady Jessica’s choice to bear a son despite orders is the perfect example of how even the longest-running breeding program can be derailed by love, loyalty, or faith. That stubborn personal element is what makes the whole tapestry in 'Dune' so thrilling to read; it shows you can plan centuries, but a single heart can rewrite history, and I love that messiness.

Which Author Writes About Kindred Spirits And Haunted Houses?

3 Answers2025-08-30 12:10:23

I get this question a lot when friends want a spooky read that’s also emotionally rich, and my go-to pick is Shirley Jackson. Her novels and stories—most famously 'The Haunting of Hill House'—are obsessed with the idea of people who feel like mirror-images of each other or of a place, what I’d call kindred spirits. In 'Hill House' the house almost behaves like a character, drawing certain people toward it and amplifying their loneliness and longing. It’s not just jump scares; it’s about how places and people can reflect each other’s wounds.

If you want more Jackson vibes, try 'We Have Always Lived in the Castle'—the sense of a family bound together by secrets feels like a kindred-spirit knot, and the house plays a huge role. I love rereading passages where the narrator’s inner life blurs with the house’s presence; it hits differently depending on the mood I’m in. If you like adaptations, the Netflix show 'The Haunting of Hill House' spins the themes in a different direction, but reading Jackson’s prose first gives you that slow, uncanny burn I can’t get enough of.

Where Can Visitors Tour Philip Cortelyou Johnson Houses Today?

3 Answers2025-08-28 23:19:56

I've been geeking out about Philip Cortelyou Johnson for years, and if you want the full-on Johnson residential vibe, you have to go to Connecticut. The crown jewel is the 'Glass House' in New Canaan, CT — that’s Johnson's own estate and it's open to the public through guided tours. The property isn't just the transparent living room people always post about: tours often include the Glass House itself plus the surrounding landscape and some of the other structures on the site (like the painting and sculpture pavilions and the Brick House), depending on the program. The place is managed by a preservation organization, and you normally need to reserve in advance, especially in spring and fall when the foliage is gorgeous and everyone wants to see the light play across the glass.

Aside from that public spot, most of Johnson's private houses are, sadly, still private. Some are occasionally included in curated house tours or open-house weekends run by local preservation groups or architectural societies, but those are sporadic. If you want to chase them down, the best practical route is to monitor the 'Glass House' website and sign up for newsletters from preservation groups, plus check event programs for Open House weekends and architecture tour operators. Also keep an eye on guided architecture tours in New York City, where you can at least view and photograph the exteriors and lobbies of his major public buildings if you can't get inside a private home. If you go, bring comfy shoes — the grounds are worth lingering over, and the light at sunset feels like its own exhibit.

Is There A PDF Guide For Free Houses In Japan?

3 Answers2025-11-13 08:20:05

The idea of free houses in Japan might sound like a myth, but it’s actually rooted in the country’s rural revitalization programs! Some towns offer abandoned homes (called 'akiya') for free or at extremely low costs to attract new residents, especially in depopulated areas. While I haven’t stumbled upon a single PDF guide that covers everything, there are resources like local government websites or NGOs like the Akiya Bank that compile listings.

For English speakers, the challenge is navigating language barriers. Blogs like 'Retire Japan' or YouTube channels dedicated to life in rural Japan often share step-by-step experiences. I’d recommend starting with those, then diving into specific town programs—like Okutama’s 'Vacant House Bank'—which sometimes have downloadable pamphlets. It’s a patchwork of info, but the adventure of hunting it down feels like uncovering hidden treasure!

What Time Does Salt Lake Library Open On Weekdays?

4 Answers2025-07-08 20:08:27

As someone who frequents the Salt Lake City Public Library, I can tell you their weekday hours are pretty accommodating for early birds and night owls alike. The main branch downtown opens at 9:00 AM and stays open until 9:00 PM Monday through Thursday. On Fridays, they close a bit earlier at 6:00 PM, which is perfect for those who want to swing by after work.

If you’re planning a visit, I’d recommend checking out their event calendar too—they often host author talks, workshops, and even late-night study sessions. The Sprague Branch has slightly different hours, opening at 10:00 AM and closing at 6:00 PM Monday to Friday, so it’s worth noting if you’re closer to that area. Always double-check their website for holiday closures or special hours, just to be safe.

Is Salt Lake Library Open 24 Hours?

4 Answers2025-07-08 20:52:09

As someone who frequents libraries for both work and leisure, I’ve explored the Salt Lake Library’s hours extensively. The library isn’t open 24 hours, but it does have generous operating times. From Monday to Thursday, it’s open from 9 AM to 9 PM, which is great for late-night study sessions. Fridays and Saturdays, it closes a bit earlier at 6 PM, and Sundays are from 1 PM to 5 PM.

If you need round-the-clock access, their digital resources are available 24/7, including e-books, audiobooks, and research databases. The building itself is a marvel, with stunning architecture and plenty of cozy spots to dive into a good book. For night owls, nearby coffee shops might be a better bet, but the library’s hours are still pretty accommodating for most readers and students.

What Genre Does 'The Salt Grows Heavy' Best Fit Into?

2 Answers2025-06-24 18:13:41

I’ve been obsessed with 'The Salt Grows Heavy' since I stumbled upon it, and pinning it to just one genre feels like trying to cage a wild creature—it’s too vivid for that. At its core, it’s dark fantasy, but not the kind with knights and dragons. This is the sort of story that crawls under your skin with its eerie, almost poetic violence. The world-building is soaked in gothic undertones, with villages that feel like they’re rotting from the inside out and rituals that blur the line between sacred and grotesque. The way it handles horror isn’t jump-scares or monsters lurking in shadows; it’s the slow, inevitable unraveling of sanity, the kind that makes you check over your shoulder even in daylight.

But here’s the twist: it’s also a love story, though not the sugar-coated kind. The romance here is messy, desperate, and tangled up in survival. It’s got this raw, visceral quality that reminds me of folk tales where love is as much a curse as it is a salvation. The dialogue crackles with tension, and every glance between the characters feels like a knife balanced on its edge. Some readers might call it grimdark, but that doesn’t quite capture the haunting beauty of its prose. It’s like if Shirley Jackson and Clive Barker had a literary love child—unsettling, gorgeous, and impossible to look away from.

How Does 'The Salt Grows Heavy' Explore Its Central Themes?

2 Answers2025-06-24 09:26:21

Reading 'The Salt Grows Heavy' felt like diving into a hauntingly beautiful exploration of grief and transformation. The story weaves its central themes through the lens of a decaying coastal town, where the salt itself seems to carry the weight of memory. The protagonist’s journey mirrors the erosion of the landscape, with each chapter peeling back layers of personal and collective loss. The author uses the sea as a metaphor for time—relentless, consuming, yet capable of revealing hidden truths.

What struck me most was how the narrative blurs the line between reality and myth. The townsfolk’s superstitions about the salt’s power aren’t just folklore; they’re a coping mechanism for unspeakable trauma. The way the protagonist’s body begins to crystallize, mirroring the salt flats, is a visceral depiction of how grief can calcify a person. The book doesn’t offer easy resolutions. Instead, it sits with the discomfort of irreversible change, asking whether healing means adapting or surrendering to the tide.