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Josiah lives a pathetic life at a retail job in a dangerous town. One day, he is attacked and murdered on the street.After his death, Josiah realizes he now lives in the body of a baby from another world. He is now the first son of the emperor. His bewildered birth happens during a storming of the castle - and his mother, who has fallen victim of a plot, is forced to leave the castle with him.With the mind of an adult from another world, Josiah quickly masters the world’s art of ‘binding weapons’. He rises through the ranks in the kingdom, focusing on his goal of avenging his mother and claiming his birthright - the throne.***“Ok, little one. Let’s do it like this. Show me what you got. Just you and me. If you can win against me, I’m going to let your friends go.”Josiah braced his sword. He couldn’t have asked for a better deal himself.“Come, then. I’ll show you hell.”The Throne of a Thousand Swords is created by Oliver K., an EGlobal Creative Publishing signed author.

Three college girls Trish, Emma and Connie enjoy their friendship despite their different characters. Their life takes a twist one night when a handsome stranger Nick walks into their lives and steal the hearts of two of the girls. Nick wants Connie and this creates a war among friends. Schemes to destroy her life begins. Emma fakes her disappearance, seduces Connie's stepfather all this in an effort to destroy her. Trish create fake stories about Connie to destroy a relationship that she thought existed between her and Nick. Nick wants Connie but not for the reason her friends thinks, he wants her to pay for the colapse of Nick's brother Brian's business and his disappearance. Connie denies but Nick has evidence, photos of her and his brother. Connie's voice is ignored and she suffers blows from every direction driving her homeless. Brian resurfaces and every secret comes tumbling down like dominos. Connie has a twin and the mother she thought was hers is actually her aunt. Brian turns out to be her father and Nick apologies to Connie and they start their life on a new clean slate. Emma's affair comes out and her mother suffers a heart attack and Trish realizing that she might have judged her friend harshly leaves the country. Connie finally finds closure and peace.

Lyca, a hybrid born to a wolf mother and a vampire father, lived a life of quiet despair. Ostracized by both worlds, she was powerless and frail, a constant reminder of her imperfection. Then came Zack, the conceited grandson of the most powerful clan leader, who was smitten with Lyca, making her the envy of every girl. Their jealousy fueled a fire of hatred, leading to Lyca’s tragic demise. Damon, a vampire friend, resurrected her, not as the frail hybrid she once was, but as a creature of immense power. Every powerful creature she bit transferred their abilities to her, making her a living arsenal. This transformation made her a target, a treasure trove of potential, coveted by both wolves and vampires. The vampire king, awakened by Lyca’s potent blood, was drawn to her, not by her power, but by something far more primal, something ancient and forbidden. His fear of her existence, her ability to disrupt the ancient balance between vampires and wolves, fueled his desire for her destruction. Now, hunted by both wolves and the vampire king, Lyca was alone, feared, and forced to confront the tapestry of betrayal and power woven into her world. Her transformation was just the beginning. She had a choice: succumb to the darkness, or rise above it, a beacon of strength against the shadows. The power within her blood was a double-edged sword, capable of both salvation and doom. Would she trust herself? Would she rise as a legend, or fall prey to her own power? Lyca's story, one of survival, defiance, and the power of her very existence, was far from over.

Dionysus finds sanctuary in the human realm, stowing away from the heavenly gates of Olympus. He wears the scars of defeat, melancholy, and betrayal in his heart the moment he set foot on earth, vowing never to return until he has regained his pride and honor. However, at love's playful coincidences, The wine god alias Kim Yeojoon, secret CEO of Victoire Wine Company, dreams of an unfamiliar face that had not only awakened his cold heart, but has left him chasing for more answers. With a few pulls of power in his midst, he finally was able to put a name to that face. Behind that otherworldly beauty is Charon, a famous model under the name Han Sejin, the ferryman of Styx that guides the souls of the dead to the afterlife. Will the stirring of his heart's desire be a sign of a new beginning? or will it be the cause of his misery, with an unknowable prophecy looming over him?

Louella and Davina Mitchell are identical twins, but that's where it ends. Where Davina is filled with desire to help and respect others, Louella is filled with hate and debauchery in all aspects of life. The only thing they agree on is their hate for each other. When Louella tries to rob Davina of her inheritance, things start to backfire and her world comes tumbling down around her. Filled with supernatural creatures, magic, and time travel, this steamy, sexy paranormal romance/thriller will capture your attention from cover to cover.

Zuba is beautiful princess of a vampire kingdom of Borney Islands. Her parents king Macedon and queen Mirabel are set to mate her to one of the nobles of the kingdom according to traditions of the land. There are many nobles in Borney. But Oscar and Dario see themselves as front runners. They engage in fierce confrontations and fight each other for the love of the princess. But she loves neither of them. In fact the princess doesn’t want to be mated to any of the vampire nobles of her kingdom. She sees them as greedy and boring; not fit to be her life mate. However, King Macedon and queen Mirabel don’t see things that way. They force their daughter to pick on any of the nobles. Just like every other vampire, they demand that the princess fulfil that obligation because the good fortunes of the kingdom rely on it. But as preparations are going on, something happens which throws the kingdom in disarray. Jason Clay, a mysterious werewolf attends the ceremony out of curiosity. When the princess sets her eyes on him, he immediately falls in love with him. When Jason disappears from the ceremony, The nobles of a vampire kingdom are fighting for the love of the crown princess. But she doesn’t pick on any of them as her life mate. She sees them as greedy and boring. None of them is fit to be her life mate. She instead sets her eyes on a mysterious werewolf. This is contrary to the traditions of the land which forbid any relationship with werewolves. Now all the vampires of the kingdom come together to fight the illicit love affair. But she runs away with her werewolf. Will their love survive

Alice is a wounded youth, haunted by heartaches from her past, not looking forward to the future, a gaping hole in her heart. Then one night she met him, her world tilted upside down and suddenly, she felt alive. Shaken up by unfamiliar emotions, burning through her. Daniel is too perfect, surely no human like him could exist? What is he truly hiding behind his beautiful smile and golden eyes that seemed to know her better than herself? Exactly who is he and why he's so devoted to her?

But I'm taken aback when I hear him suggest, "Marry Alexander Mayfair for just a year." Without hesitation, I interrupt him. “Wait…what…what did you just say? Why do I have to do that? Do you even know what I’ve been through because of him? I lost everything because of him, and now you want me to marry him again?" ********* After discovering her fiancé's betrayal with her elder sister, Ariel left him at the altar, only to find herself entangled in a tumultuous night with a stranger, Alex Mayfair, that leads to an unexpected contract marriage. As she navigates this new relationship, Ariel realizes she's been deceived into matrimony with a devilish partner. Enduring countless trials, she strives to salvage what remains of her shattered dreams. What happened when the two decided to settle their difference and enjoy their marriage but they sudden have to get a divorce? What happened when they tries to fight against their destiny but the dead sudden come back to life? Will the two ever be able to unite together despite difference in their status and and many obstacles?

เมื่อรักแท้ ต้องพ่ายแพ้ให้ความดูมๆ ทำให้สาวคัพเล็ก คิดจะเสริมอึ๋ม! แต่ทว่า...ความอึ๋มที่ต้องการในครั้งนี้ อาจต้องเลือกระหว่าง ซิลิโคน หรือจากการสัมผัส! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- “ผมขออนุญาตครับ” เสียงทุ้มเอ่ยบอก ก่อนจะค่อยๆ ยื่นมือมาเปิดสาบเสื้อสีชมพูตัวที่วันเมษาสวมอยู่ให้แยกห่างออกจากกันช้าๆ การกระทำของธาวินส่งผลทำให้เธอหลับตาปี๋ กำหมัดแน่น ใจเต้นโครมคราม โครมคราม นับหนึ่งให้ถึงร้อย ความใกล้ที่เกิดขึ้น ทำให้วันเมษาได้กลิ่นโคโลญจ์ลอยมาจากตัวชายหนุ่ม นั่นยิ่งทำให้เธอใจคอไม่ดีเข้าไปอีก พ่อแก้วแม่แก้ว ช่วยลูกด้วย

Celeztine Dior is a tourism student at one of the Philippines' most prestigious universities. Everything was fine until her father became ill and she required a large sum of money for his operation and daily medications; she couldn't afford to lose her father. Celeztine was known as being a demure and modest woman in class but she'll turn herself into another lady they didn't expect her to be, she'll become the mistress of a well-known Governor in the city, no love, just money. Zeus Lincoln, the famed drop-dead gorgeous snob architecture student, is the man who controls her heart. She made a mistake by allowing him to date her; she underestimated how difficult it would be for them to be together, especially when she discovered that the guy she genuinely loves is the Governor's son. What if Zeus discovered that Celeztine is his dad's Mistress? Will love triumph or will he succumb to his hatred for her?