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Taking his place on the throne, the King crowned his golden girl his queen. I, on the other hand, was granted two choices—retire from court with a hefty fortune or be his kept mistress in the dark. Choosing neither, I hung myself on the clothesline right outside the laundress quarters. I had been sent back twenty years in time, tasked by the System to conquer four targets. I’d just blown the last target and my final chance to complete the quest. The System notified me that following the death of my flesh, my consciousness would return to the modern world, back to the arms of my family. Just as I closed my eyes, the desperate cries of my name caught my attention.

Thea Voss has spent her whole life being treated like a burden by the family that took her in. Trapped in a basement, saving every dollar for Veritas University, she believes escape is the only future she’ll ever have. But on the eve of her eighteenth birthday, a billionaire announces he is searching for his long-lost granddaughter—and two powerful twin Alphas transfer into Thea’s school to find her. When strange powers begin awakening inside Thea and one of the twins claims he caught her scent, her ordinary life starts to fall apart. Because if the rumors are true, she may be the lost Alpha princess they’ve been hunting all along.

Madison Wong has come a long way from being a farmer girl. Now divorced and working as a nurse, she's ready to date again hoping to mend her broken heart with a new relationship or at least have some fun while searching for love. Everything changes when she gets an invitation to her high school reunion.

After Noah's death, what greeted him was an AI system calling itself Black, offering him a job working for the World and Soul Management Bureau.  He has to travel to many different worlds, taking over an identity of some unfortunate soon-to-be-dead dude, and live out the remainder of his new life there however he wanted. Easy-peasy! ...Right? ...Ok, sure, there are a few small kinks here and there... like terrorist attacks, murder plots, zombie apocalypses, and the like... but one should always look at the bright side! Noah: "...Blackie, is it just me, or is this good brother of mine looking at me like a hungry wolf seeing a juicy piece of meat?" (°△°|||) Black: "Don't worry, host. He is just a bit excited due to nearly losing his life back there. You know, adrenaline." (¬‿¬) Noah: "…are you sure that's what's really going on here?" (っ °Д °;)っ Black: "Absolutely!" (≖‿≖) … ~ Many worlds later ~ Noah: "This secret mission that you can't tell me about… it can't possibly be to get fucked by the least appropriate target?!" (°ㅂ°╬) Black: "Of-of course not! Ho-how could that possibly be, eh?" (; ﾟ 3ﾟ )~♪ ML: Right, right, that's just a very (not so) coincidental bonus. Ψ(╹ڡ╹ )Ψ 💠 Author Note 💠 * SSC has long arcs. Each world is a fully-fledged novel on its own. * Don't let the summary (or the cover) fool you! While SSC does have an occasional explicit smut, it is primarily a fluffy and hilarious romance! * Pairings are one-on-one and taboo-ish. (E.g. hired assassin and his target, monster tamer and his tamed beast, master and disciple, siblings, brothers-in-law, etc.) * More info in the info chapter Author website: lucypandora.com Support the author on ko-fi: ko-fi.com/lucypandora Discord: lucypandora.com/discord

The story begins with the birth of a baby, one that carries the blood of a Saki and become full-fledged at it's birth.

Not any seconds have passed , when he didn't think about Hazel, although he have a urge to taint her soul; to imprison her in his cage forever, but one thing was sure which hasn't changed in these restless years_ his lust for her body.

He wanted to make her life a living hell. Wanted to take revenge for her betrayal. He fully controlled her life, what eat, what to wear, when and what to speak, where to go.

In a twist of fate, Jared is coerced into a marriage with Colleen, a fragile soul battling against time. With a long-term girlfriend, Stacey, already in his heart, Jared finds himself trapped in a web of emotions he never expected. As Colleen faces a life-threatening illness, Claire, Jared's mother, is drawn to her unwavering optimism and selflessness. Hidden secrets about Stacey's infidelity weigh on Claire's conscience, but she hopes that time will heal all wounds. Unexpected events force Jared and Colleen to see each other in a new light, leading to a delicate dance of unspoken feelings. Colleen's pregnancy adds a layer of complexity to their relationship, further testing Jared's commitment. As tensions rise, a threat from Stacey's past puts Jared's life in jeopardy, leading to a heart-wrenching separation on a crucial day. Colleen's battle for survival takes a tragic turn, but she leaves behind a heartfelt plea for Jared to find happiness and love once more. This emotional rollercoaster of love, loss, and second chances will tug at your heartstrings and leave you breathless.

Humans don't belong in Alpha territory. Sienna Hart knows that. But when the anthropology student sneaks into the notorious Alpha Kieran Byrne's club searching for answers about her mother's suspicious death, she catches the attention of the last werewolf she should want. The moment Kieran sees her, his wolf makes an impossible claim. Mine. Kieran has spent years avoiding humans after betrayal cost his father his life. Sienna should be nothing more than a reckless human playing with danger. Instead, she's the woman his wolf refuses to let go. When a secret organization known as The Architects begins hunting Sienna, Kieran discovers her mother's death was no accident. Now Sienna carries a secret powerful enough to start a war between humans and werewolves. As enemies close in, Kieran must choose between protecting his pack and protecting the woman his wolf already considers his mate. Because if The Architects get to Sienna first, they'll destroy everything. And if Kieran loses her? The Alpha who fears nothing might finally break. A steamy paranormal romance featuring a possessive Alpha, fated mates, deadly secrets, obsessive protection, pack politics, and a heroine worth going to war for.

"Please teach me to become a better writer!" "Oh?" Joaquin got his glass sipped his whiskey as he looked at me in a condescending manner. "I need something in return," he teased as he put his glass down on the table, making me nod excitingly. "Yes, yes! I would do anything you ask for!" Hearing her feedback, he stood up from his chair then walked towards me, chuckling. "Erm..." I stepped away from him, now bumping my back on the wall behind me. Surprised, I gasped as he did a breathtakingly hot "kabe-don". He then spoke near my ear, sending shivers down my spine. "What if I ask... for a collaboration?" --- Haven Thorne, a young woman who is eager to become a great writer, secretly attended a party that was hosted by a popular and rich top author, Joaquin Greyson. Wanting to learn from the great writer, Haven gathered her courage and visited his home for consecutive days even after the constant rejections. Irritated, Joaquin entertained the persistent woman to stop her. Seeing her determination however, piqued his interest and had agreed to her request—even asking for a collaboration! Will the top author really be willing to teach the newbie, or will he lose his patience? Will she able to meet the demands of her experienced mentor, or will she disappoint him? With that in mind, what will their pen and passion teach them? Love, hate… or something more?