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DescriptionGeoffrey Grant is a billionaire CEO who thought he had everythinguntil his new secretary Grace Yang turns his carefully ordered life upside down. Drawn to her innocent charm and mysterious perfection, he pursues her with the confidence of a man used to getting exactly what he wants. But when Geoffrey discovers Grace is simultaneously involved with multiple men, his carefully constructed world begins to unravel. The truth is even stranger than he imagined: Grace is a player in a virtual reality dating game, and Geoffrey is nothing but advanced AI data. As the boundaries between reality and simulation blur, Geoffrey must decide if a love born from code can be real enough to leave the game forever.

Shes a lively, spirited woman. At 67, she no longer believed she could fall in love again. But that changes in an instant when she reunites with her former crush at a class reunion. And when he kisses her goodbye, shes completely swept off her feet. A fire is lit inside her one that only burns hotter when he starts sending her messages.But both of them have built lives that seem incompatible. So is this just a passionate summer fling, or could there be something more waiting for her?

DescriptionChelsea thought it was just a simple paid gigpretend to be her estranged cousins girlfriend at an esports competition for three thousand dollars. But when she accidentally hugs the wrong man on stage, she finds herself entangled with Time Chen, the infuriatingly gorgeous captain of the FGE gaming team.Hired as the teams publicist to manage the scandal, Chelsea discovers that beneath Times arrogant exterior lies someone whos been secretly watching her since the day they met. As she helps him navigate professional pressures and personal revelations, their fake relationship begins to blur into something real. In a world where gaming is brutal and emotions run high, can two people find love amid the chaos?

Sonhando com os pés no chão, tudo o que aquele trio não estava preparado, era para que sua banda de garagem estourasse mundialmente. No auge de seus vinte e poucos anos, eles eram mais do que roqueir

DescriptionNora Winters is trapped in her own love storyliterally. For years, shes been the devoted pursuer of her childhood sweetheart Dylan Ashford, playing the obedient, selfless supporting character in what she realizes is a shallow romance narrative. But when a mysterious system offers her the chance to break free, she seizes it. No more playing by the rules. She embraces her true self, transforms her appearance, and makes a shocking move that rewrites her entire destiny. In the process, she discovers that the man she was meant to overlookthe ascetic, powerful Adrian Ashfordhas loved her all along, waiting patiently in the shadows of her story. Now both must confront a deeper truth: can love survive when you choose each other instead of following the script?

DescriptionEmma Walsh thought shed found the perfect boyfriend. Ethan Moore was charming, attentive, and impossible to resist the kind of guy who remembered every little detail and made her feel like the only girl in the world.But there was one thing he never mentioned: Jessica Blake. The childhood best friend whod been in love with him since they were kids. The girl who followed him from high school to college to London and back and who had no intention of letting go.As Emma slowly uncovers the lies Ethan has been telling, she realizes the love story she believed in was never quite what it seemed. The real question isnt whether hell choose its whether shell choose herself.A raw, unflinching story about first love, betrayal, and the courage it takes to start over.

DescriptionRachel Chen, a freshly minted psychology masters student, lands her dream job as an emotional liaison on the hit show "Listen to Your Heart." But her past isnt far behindwhen top celebrity Michael Drake unexpectedly appears as a mystery guest, Rachels carefully constructed walls come crashing down. Once lovers torn apart by demanding careers and unspoken feelings, they must navigate rekindled passion under the glare of millions watching live. As genuine moments blur the line between show and reality, can two broken hearts find their way back to each other, or will the spotlight expose wounds theyve buried too deep to heal?

DescriptionIn a mundane office where everyone punches the clock at 8:16 AM, Marcus Chen harbors an impossible secrethe can control time itself. For years, hes used this gift to become the companys indispensable workhorse, staying late, fixing others mistakes, earning admiration from every corner. But when young Jackson cant find time for his mothers blind date and mentions a sundial in passing, Marcuss obsession spirals into something darker.One midnight, armed with a fire ax and a dangerous idea, Marcus makes a choice that will shatter the careful balance of his hidden world. What unfolds is a shocking exploration of ambition, ability, and the sinister power of control. As reality fractures across multiple timelines and perspectives, three people find themselves inexplicably entangled in Marcuss strange benevolence.A haunting tale about the price of perfection and the danger of playing God with time itself.

"The Lost World" is an adventure story in which Professor Challenger leads an expedition to a remote plateau in South America where prehistoric creatures still survive. Joined by journalist Edward Malone, Professor Summerlee, and the hunter Lord John Roxton, the team encounters dinosaurs, hostile wildlife, and rival human tribes. Blending scientific curiosity with danger and wonder, the story explores humanitys confrontation with the unknown and the limits of modern knowledge.

DescriptionWhen midnight descends on Riverside Amusement Park, the rides come aliveand theyre hungry. A mysterious email promises 10 million yen to anyone who survives five deadly challenges. But as amusement park attractions transform into instruments of death, the real game begins.The pirate ship captain starts severing heads. The Ferris wheel accelerates beyond control. A giant wolf hunts through fog-shrouded carousels. With each terrifying ride, the body count rises and the survivors must uncover the horrifying truth behind this nightmare.When Yui, a young woman, joins forces with a fearless stranger, they discover that some games have much higher stakes than prize money. As alliances crumble and true colors emerge, theyll face a final coaster ride through forests where the line between life and death becomes razor-thin. But the deepest mystery of all isnt the parkits what brought them here, and what one person will do to save another.

DescriptionGrace Stone, a young employee from A Country, embarks on what becomes a harrowing journey into one of the worlds largest human trafficking networks in rural B Country. After rescuing a nine-year-old girl from traffickers, she is herself trapped in Kan Citythe infamous womens village where thousands of exploited women are held captive. Through encounters with Surya, the brutal mistress; Drabowti, a sadistic gangster and rapist; and Jessica, a fellow victim, Grace experiences unimaginable abuse and degradation. But unlike those broken by their circumstances, she devises an audacious plan involving poison and political maneuvering to eliminate her tormentors and secure her freedom. This is a unflinching account of female resilience and vengeance in the face of systemic exploitation.

DescriptionEmma never expected her viral quarrel video would change her life forever. With newfound internet fame as "The Quarrel Queen," shes thrust into the spotlight after unexpectedly mentioning a handsome stranger as her husband during an on-cruise argument. When the mysterious tech creator J reaches out in her private messages, Emmas world spirals into delightful chaos. As she discovers that J is actually Jonathanthe childhood neighbor she once bullieda carefully orchestrated romance unfolds. Caught between her new fame and unexpected feelings, Emma must navigate a comedy of misunderstandings, public pressure to confirm her "marriage," and a man whos been quietly searching for her all these years. A heartwarming tale of second chances, unexpected love, and the fine line between truth and social media fiction.

Faixa etária: A partir de 8 anosTemas: literatura infantil, conto popular, cooperação, amizade, bondade.Vivendo em uma fazenda, um ratinho se vê em perigo e pede ajuda aos amigos: Dona Galinha, Dona

Faixa etária: A partir de 12 anosTemas: ficção científica, ciência, ética, ficção científica vitoriana, literatura de língua inglesa, romance.Griffin, um cientista, descobre uma fórmula de invisibili

Un violino rubato, una visita diabolicamente inattesa, una battaglia al fianco di Nelson...A quale teoria siete disposti a credere, se vi dicessero che tutto ciò che è vero è anche un inganno?

Professor Swollenman, the most erect man in the neighbourhood, has quite a visible gift in his lap. A winning feature in theory, but...Who says that erotic novels dont make room for time travelling?Seriously involved with his conjugal obligations, in the second half of the last century, an unknown writer unexpectedly finds himself copulating with a wonderful, Indian, curry flavoured woman...The theft of a very precious musical instrument, a violin belonging to an indecipherable Maharajah and charged with an intensely sensual sound, is silenced by the seriousness of some Italian historical events in the seventies and soon forgotten...

Qui dit que dans les nouvelles érotiques il n’y a pas de place pour voyager dans le temps ? Ce n’est pas « La Novella Orchidea », bien sûr.En plein devoir conjugal, un écrivain inconnu de la deuxième

A great read. A box of delights which is also a thrilling satirical torture chamber. Jesse Armstrong, creator of Succession An absolute riot . . . totally compulsive.Observer A modern master of funny, penetrating satire.GQIf Phoebe Waller-Bridge had a score to settle.StylistTwisty, clever and gleefully nasty.TheTimes The new novel from the bestselling author of Capital What if the years most talked about TV show was all about your marriage?Kate, thirty years into her marriage, has a seemingly idyllic metropolitan, North London life. Phoebe, a young screenwriter, is the creator of the years hit TV show, Cheating.When Kates world takes a darker turn, she thinks she sees details and intimacies in the show that only she and her husband Jack could possibly have known. But who has betrayed who? Who gets to tell whose story?A black comedy of resentment and entitlement, Look What You Made Me Do is the story of two very different women from two very different generations, heading toward a battle only one of them can win.

Step into a world where honor is measured in blood and reputation can be lost with a single accusation. "The Dueling Ground" presents six masterfully crafted tales that explore the deadly ritual of the duel across different eras and societies, where a mans word is his bond and insults can only be settled at dawn with pistols drawn.Lukas Dvorak weaves intricate narratives of pride, deception, and consequence, beginning with "The Cartographers Pistol"a gripping story set in Imperial Viennas academic circles. When cartographer Edmund Voss is publicly accused of plagiarism by his rival Benedikt Zarda, the confrontation spirals beyond professional rivalry into a matter that can only be resolved on the dueling ground. As Edmund uncovers evidence suggesting Zarda may have stolen his data rather than the reverse, he faces an agonizing choice: challenge his accuser and risk everything, or allow the lie to stand and lose his lifes work.Each story in this collection examines the duel from a different anglenot merely as violent spectacle, but as a complex social mechanism that reveals character, tests loyalty, and forces impossible choices. Dvoraks characters are neither simple heroes nor villains; they are men caught in systems of honor that demand satisfaction, doctors who must attend to wounds they wish had never been inflicted, and women whose influence operates in the shadows of a male ritual.With meticulous historical detail and psychological depth, "The Dueling Ground" explores what happens when personal integrity collides with social expectation, when truth becomes less important than perception, and when the only path forward leads through gun smoke at twenty paces.

La conoscenza del bene e del male e ineludibile per vivere responsabilmente e solo in questo modo e possibile intraprendere la via che porta a Dio. Queste parole dal senso profetico vi tufferanno in un vortice di avventure e situazioni vissute e raccontate dal punto di vista di padre Pelagio e della madre Badessa, due enigmatici personaggi che accompagnano il lettore in un mondo fatto di processi religiosi dannata, malattie veneree, giovani amanti, sogni erotici improbabili e Sorelle della Carita.Cappuccetto Rosso Fiamma e la novella di apertura, simbolo di un nuovo inizio dopo una vita di rigide istituzioni e incomprensioni matrimoniali; LInterpretazione del Sogno del Signor Taffoni sviscera i desideri piu bizzarri dellUomo, celebra la liberta dellonirismo, innalza lindividuo a padrone di se stesso e delle sue passioni; Savino e Adele non e la fine, ma un punto di partenza verso il cambiamento, la redenzione, la comprensione reciproca e lindagine di se, per accettarsi e accettare il proprio rapporto col mondo.Un percorso profondo a cui non manca una forte componente ironica ed erotica, durante il quale scoppi di risa si alternano a importanti riflessioni sulla vita, sulla filosofia, sulla religione e sullamore, tutto accompagnato dalle sapienti labbra e mani di Padre Pelagio e della Madre Badessa.