Kang Sae-byeok Number

When the heatwave apocalypse hits the Earth, the ozone layer has completely dissipated, forcing mankind to move into the underground city. My husband, Rhett Calloway, and I get to stay on Level Two, seeing as we've funded the construction of the underground city. On day in the third year of the heatwave apocalypse, Rhett brings back a sickly young woman from the slums located on Level Three out of the blue. "Nora, the living conditions on Level Three are very difficult. Anna is in poor health. I can't just sit by and watch her suffer." After that, Rhett carries Anna Archer into our home. I keep my gaze lowered as I remind him, "Don't forget that there's a strict population count on Level Two. The available slots in every family are fixed." "I know that. That's why you need to head down to the slums on Level Three to replace Anna for the time being. Once she recovers from her illness, I'll bring you home." The moment I hear Rhett's response, I remain rooted to the spot for a long time. After walking out the front door, I do my best to suppress the quiver in my tone as I call a number that belongs to Level One. "I've already thought it through. I've decided to join the project to end the apocalypse on Level One."

To scrape together my mother's surgery money, I worked myself to the bone at this company for three straight years. My performance was always number one. By myself, I supported half the sales department. Then, a newly hired HR director decided every desk needed an AI camera, claiming it was to optimize efficiency. Every blink, every breath I took was measured and calculated by the system. "Warning. Employee Nathan Gray blinked more than twenty times within one minute. Mental distraction detected. Fine: 50." "Warning. Employee Nathan Gray took 3.5 seconds to drink water, exceeding the standard by 1.5 seconds. Slacking detected. Fine: 100." "Warning. Employee Nathan Gray's mouth corners drooped for over thirty seconds. Suspected spread of negative emotion. Fine: 200." The most ridiculous part was the way he stood in front of the entire department, pointing proudly at my data on the giant screen. "See that?" he said smugly. "This is the power of technology. In front of AI, you lazy freeloaders have nowhere to hide. Nathan, your bonus for this month has already been wiped out by the system. If you don't like it, get lost. Plenty of people are lining up to take your place." What he didn't know was that the AI system he trusted so blindly had its core code written by me. Tonight, I was going to show him what happened when he angered the one who built the machine.

Skylar Carter has spent her entire college career focused on one thing: her future. With law school applications looming, the last thing she needs is distractions, especially from cocky jocks who think the world revolves around them. But when her best friend drags her to a frat party, Skylar finds herself in the orbit of the king of them all, Liam Westbrook. Liam is the golden boy of college football, destined to be the number one pick in the NFL draft. He’s used to women falling at his feet, used to getting what he wants without trying. But when he meets Skylar, a girl who refuses to worship him, he's instantly intrigued. She’s smart, feisty, and unimpressed by his status, which only makes him want her more. What starts as a bet soon turns into something deeper, something neither of them expected. Skylar is determined to resist him, but Liam is relentless in his pursuit. As the tension between them simmers and sparks fly, their undeniable chemistry threatens to upend everything they thought they wanted. But love does not come without risks. Skylar has her future mapped out, and Liam is on the brink of superstardom. Falling for each other was never part of the plan. Can they handle the heat, or will their worlds pull them apart before they even have a chance? A sizzling enemies to lovers romance, filled with banter, electric chemistry, and two ambitious souls colliding in the most unexpected way.

On the day of the mating ceremony, I'm supposed to be marked by William Ernst and become the Luna of the Shadow pack. However, Annie Denver, my younger twin sister, suddenly comes back from abroad. Dad, Mom, and William end up abandoning me, choosing to pick her up from the airport. While Annie posts a family photo on Facebook, flaunting how everyone in the family loves her, my family cuts me off whenever I try to contact them through mind-link. They end up closing the mind-link. After calling countless times, William finally accepts my call and asks me to stop rushing him. He tells me that today's mating ceremony is canceled and will be rescheduled on another date. My dearest parents, brother, and the man I love the most all turn me into the laughingstock of the entire pack—and the most ridiculous bride of all. Despite being laughed at, I didn't cry or make a scene. After taking care of everything, I write a number in my journal—the 99th time. This is the 99th time they have disappointed me. From this moment on, I won't beg for their love anymore. I fill out an application for Arcetic expedition, ready to leave them. They all think that my silence and constant compromises with Annie mean I've matured. They fail to realize that I'm disappointed to the core. I am leaving for good.

I've spent a huge sum of money on a custom-fitted gown just so I can go on a date with my fiance, Vincenzo Rossi, on New Year's Eve. He's also known as the rising star of the mafia underworld. But Vincenzo sounds very impatient on the other end of the line. "Can you stop being so clingy, Grazia? I have an important business gathering to get to on New Year's Eve!" His younger sister, Valentina Rossi, adds, "My brother's doing this for the sake of your shared future, Grazia. Stop causing trouble for him, okay?" I end the call, feeling disappointed. After that, I console myself, saying that Vincenzo is working very hard for the sake of our future. But that illusion only lasts till the moment my friend sends a video clip to me. Vincenzo can be seen hugging a gorgeous woman in the clubhouse. They are in the middle of making out with each other. Valentina, on the other hand, leads her friends on as they cheer for the couple. It turns out that Vincenzo's "important business" is to spend the night with another woman. I drain my glass of the strong alcohol. Scorching pain flares from my stomach immediately. Since Vincenzo can find himself a woman to toy with, then why can't I do the same? I swipe a finger across my phone and dial the number of the rival family's Don. "I want you to order the two most good-looking male escorts for me right now."

Freddie Ashford is a famous New York hockey player living the dream. He has money, fame and a serious long-term relationship until someone decided his life was too good. One night out with his teammates changed his life, turning it upside down. Freddie has been accused of a crime he didn’t commit, he lost his friends, his girlfriend, sponsor deals, and he is on the verge of losing his career. Tatum Reid escaped from a controlling and abusive relationship with a hockey player. The only good thing she got from that relationship was her eight-year-old daughter. She promised herself never get involved with a hockey player again, but she finds a new in New York as a PR for a very famous Hockey Team. Her is to make sure the players behave on social media, and she is making her number one priority clearing Freddie’s name. What happens when Tatum’s past comes knocking on her door? Her ex comes to play against the team she works for, and Freddie Ashford tries saving her the same way she is trying to save him. Will Tatum keep her feelings to herself, or will she allow Freddie to penetrate her icy heart and make her happy once more? This is the fourth and final book of The Ashford Brothers Series. This book can be read as a stand-alone, but for better comprehension, it is better to read the other three. The Big Shot, The Joker, The Strong and finally The Jock.

"I can't marry Nathan, kailangan kong makalayo dito ngayon kasama si Milo. I should not marry him because his brother is Grey!" nanginginig na ani ni Samantha na ikinakunot-noo ng kaniyang bestfriend na si Shaina. "What do you mean? Sam, ilang oras nalang ikakasal ka na kay Nathan tapos bigla kang uurong because of Grey?! Can you explain to me why kasi naguguluhan ako, parang okay pa naman ikaw being with Grey sa family dinner last night ah." "Sh-Shaina, this marriage is a mistake. Hindi puwedeng malaman ni Nathan, lalo na ni Grey na anak niya si Milo." lumuluhang pag-amin ni Samantha na ikinalaki ng mga mata ni Shaina sa gulat. "Ano?! Yo-you mean, si Grey ang naka one night stand mo seven years ago?! Siya ang ama ni Milo?!" Paano matatakasan ni Samantha ang katotohanang pilit man niyang ilihim, ay panahon na ang gumagawa ng paraan upang malaman ito. Matupad pa kaya ni Samantha ang pangako niya sa kaniyang anak na mabigyan ito ng masayang pamilya, gayong naalala na ni Samantha na ang gabing naibigay niya ang sarili niya kay Grey ay kapatid pala ng lalaking dapat na pakakasalan niya. How can Samantha explain to her son, that the uncle he was fond off, is actually his father? And what will Samanta will do, once Grey remembered her and start to claim her son and also asking of claimng her? Will everything will be alright between her, Nathan and Grey? Will Milo, a seven year old smart boy, accept the fact that his handsome uncle is actually his real father? "My Uncle is my daddy?"

Kang Yura tiba-tiba masuk ke dalam dunia novel setiap malam dan menjelma menjadi seorang Putri yang dicintai oleh dua orang pria sekaligus. Yura menemukan sebuah novel ajaib di Toko Buku Yeokhwa berjudul ''Seperti Yang Kau Inginkan". Kehidupannya yang serba biasa, bahkan seakan penuh kegagalan, mulai berubah semenjak ia membuka halaman pertamanya. Novel itu membawanya ke dunia yang lain, kembali ke zaman Kerajaan Silla pada masa Korea Kuno. Ia menjelma menjadi seorang Putri bernama Yoohye dan memiliki kisah cinta yang terjalin indah dengan seorang Jenderal Muda bernama Kim Wonjin. Kisahnya dalam dunia imaji ini benar-benar mempengaruhi kehidupannya sampai akhirnya ia pun menemukan bahwa tokoh-tokoh lain dalam novel tersebut juga berasal dari dunia nyata! Pertemuan para tokoh novel dalam dunia nyata ini mengubah hidup masing-masing dari mereka. Namun kehadiran seorang rakyat biasa bernama Jiseok yang tiba-tiba muncul dalam novel membuat hatinya terpaksa mengkhianati cintanya pada Sang Jenderal. Tanpa diketahuinya, Jiseok merupakan seorang Pangeran dari Kerajaan Baekje yang berada dalam sebuah pelarian. Kisah cinta terlarang mereka terjalin sangat indah namun harus melalui banyak luka dan derita karena mereka berdua berasal dari dua kerajaan berbeda yang saling berseteru. Ternyata tak hanya mereka yang menderita karena cinta. Kisah cinta segitiga ini pun membawa banyak hati yang terluka melintasi dua dunia... Akankah Yura juga bertemu dengan Pangeran yang ia cintai di dunia nyata ataukah tokoh itu murni hanya ciptaan Sang Penulis? "Prince from Another World" akan membawamu memasuki dunia yang lain dan terhanyut di dalamnya.

Ang buong akala ni Clary ay nangyayari na sa buhay niya ang tunay na pagmamahal, ngunit biglang bumaliktad ang sitwasyon ng siya ay dinukot ng mga taong minahal na niya bilang pamilya kahit hindi naman niya mga kadugo. Natuklasan niya na interesado lang pala ang mga ito sa yaman niya. Ginamit ng mga ito ang boyfriend niyang si Tristan para makuha ang mga pag-aari niya. Dahil mahal niya ang lalaki at takot siyang mawala ito sa kaniya, pumayag siya. Ngunit kung kailan naibigay na niya ang lahat saka naman nagtanggal ng maskara ang boyfriend niya. Lumantad sa harapan niya ang buong katotohanan. Kasabwat pala ng mga ito ang lalaking minahal niya at ang masaklap pa dahil ang kinikilala niyang kapatid na babae ay mas matagal pa pala nitong kasintahan kaysa sa kaniya. Bukod sa panlolokong iyon pinagtangkaan pa ang buhay niya. Tinapon siya pinakamalalim na parte ng dagat. Sa kabutihang palad nakaligtas siya, ngunit napadpad naman siya sa pinaka-delikadong lugar. Ito ay ang teritoryo ni Knox Wolthorn ang leader ng Dreadblood Consortium the most bloodthirsty organization. Ang lalaking pumapatay na walang pag-aalinlangan lalo na kung wala kang pakinabang. Naka-survive siya sa unang kapahamakan sa kamay ng mga akala niya pamilya, ngunit dito kaya sa teritoryo ni Knox Wolthorn makakalusot kaya siya? Bibigyan kaya siya ng tsansa ng lalaking magpatuloy sa buhay? What if sa lalaking ito pala niya matatagpuan ang tunay na pagmamahal? Magtitiwala kaya siya ulit?

Pain is unpleasant but it can save our lives. It alerts our body to potential damage. Pain tells you when you've pushed too far, when your are in a situation you need go get out of and and when something is terribly wrong, it also tell us if our body needs extra care. It tells us what's happening in the world around our own body. When you cut yourself deep, when you touch a hot stove, when you bang your head in something hard, or when you got puched or even when your tooth ache. Normally, people will feel the pain when any of these happens but what if you never felt it? No stinging sunburns, no aching joints. Paano kung hindi mo maramdaman ang sakit?Paano kung kahit mabalian ka ng buto o unti-unti ng masira ang buong katawan mo ay hindi mo pa rin alam dahil wala kang maramdamang sakit? How will you deal with it? If you think that being unable to feel pain sounds great, think again. She is Maven Cianna Aslanor, 23 years old, the heiress of Aslanor Household. Isang purong Italiana na nagmula sa pinakamaimpluwensya at pinakamakapangyarihang pamilya sa mundo. The woman behind Sygros Imperium. Ngunit sa kabila ng karangyaan at kapangyarihang tinatamasa ay may isang bagay siyang kailan man ay hindi niya makukuha, isang bagay na ipinagkait sa kanya habang buhay,ang makaramdam ng sakit. She is like a time bomb, a bomb that could blow up in any minute, a woman who don't have any slightest idea about how it feels to be in Pain. She is Maven Cianna Aslanor,a CIPA patient. A lady who can't feel pain. Will she able to fight her condition or everything ends tragically for her. Will she find her Venomous Cure?