My Undecipherable Deep Affection

She loved him for years. He never noticed—until it was too late. Anaya had only one secret: her love for Aarav, her childhood best friend. But when her diary is discovered by classmates, her feelings are exposed to the entire school. Aarav ignores her. The teasing, the stares, the heartbreak—she endures it all, still holding on to the hope that he might love her back someday. Until one night… something breaks inside her, and she walks away. In college, Anaya is ready to move on. That’s when Aarav comes back—this time through a dare. A cruel game that makes her believe he might finally feel the same... until the truth shatters her again. But fate has other plans. Enter Ishaan—the campus basketball captain with a cocky smile and a heart that sees Anaya for who she truly is. He falls for her fire, her strength, her scars. As love blossoms again, Aarav realizes his mistake—but is it already too late? Two boys. One girl. A past full of pain and a future waiting to be claimed. Will Anaya choose the boy who broke her or the one who helped her heal?

This Novel is participating in 2025 WebNovel Spirity Awards ^^ Due to unfortunate circumstances, "Ari" Ariel Matisse lived in the slums of Los Angeles, also known as Skid Row. One night, on his way home, he was killed while witnessing an old man getting beaten. When he woke up, he had been thrown into a dumpster, and a strange screen flashed across his eyes, and no matter how he looked at it, it reminded him of a status window in a game. [System Integration Complete!] [Become a Global Music Superstar!] For some reason, he gained a system that wanted him to join a survival show and become a globally famous idol. If he refused to complete his given tasks, he would die. But if he succeeded, he would have the money and power to change his life as well as get revenge against the person who killed him. P.s. this story is kind of a love letter to LA and the amazing blend of cultures (American, Asian, Hispanic, African, etc) that can be found there. I hope you all fall in love with the area as much as I love it.

Defy the gods, defy the laws that govern the universe, defy space and time, defy fate, defy death, defy ‘I’, defy defying itself. Selfish, cautious, envious, and ruthless main character. (New writer with no experience whatsoever, so don't expect much.) (I’m also not that smart, so don’t expect much once again.) (English is not my first language.) (High fantasy)

Kaito Ishida wants one thing: a quiet high school life. But when this unassuming transfer student instinctively saves a martial arts club beauty from bullies with inexplicable, devastating skill, his dreams of anonymity are shattered. Unaware he possesses a "once in a generation" talent that makes him arguably the strongest in the world, Kaito is reluctantly dragged into the high-octane world of competitive martial arts. Dubbed "Ghost Hand" for his seemingly impossible, effortless techniques, Kaito baffles his new teammates and terrifies opponents. Every attempt to "learn" martial arts only reveals deeper, more shocking layers of his innate mastery. Now, with his school's underdog club pinning their hopes on him, Kaito must navigate high school drama, blossoming romances, and brutal tournaments. He doesn't seek power or glory, but as his "Shadow Play" — a breathtaking, almost supernatural fighting style — is unveiled, he finds himself on an unavoidable collision course with destiny.