How did my superactive parents, who run a business that does adventure tours, end up with a daughter like me who hardly leaves the house? These were the thoughts of Maria, who felt inferior to her adventurous parents. Her parents doted on Maria’s child friend Eddie, who grew up to become a famous adventurer. One day out of the blue, Maria’s parents announce that they are passing on their company to Eddie! According to them, they can’t entrust it to their daughter, who let them down and became a storybook writer. Maria doesn’t know what to think. What does this mean?! I’m adventurous, too! Then came these words from Eddie, who was supposed to be her rival: “Let me teach you everything there is to know.” Just where is he planning to take me?

Works submission period for Silent Manga Audition second round: September 2013 - March 2014. Grand Prix: 1. Father's Gift by Ichirou (Brazil) Semi-Grand Prix: 2. New Haircut by MAGE (Indonesia) 3. Time on the Bus by Vincent Lange (Germany) 4. Forward by Yoonmi (United States) Award of Excellence: 5. Run by Erwin Prasetya (Indonesia) 6. The Dandelion Smile by Olvyanda Ariesta (Indonesia) 7. A Race for a Smile by erufan (Indonesia) 8. WARLOCK by Mikko Raassina (Finland) 9. Drawing a Smile Out by dee Juusan (Jordan) 10. A Smile from the Past by Lara Van (Russia) 11. Run! by Judit+Marta (Spain) Semi-Award of Excellence: 12. 3 Smiles by Vanilla (Indonesia) 13. Catch a Falling Star by Moonsia (United States) Honourable Mention: 14. The Hellion's Crush by Wopanda (Germany) 15. Shiny Smile by Alessio Pucci Annarita Rimini (Italy) 16. Paper War by Rubrica (Colombia) 17. The Show by dknuuu (Thailand) 18. He Who Laughs Last by Neil Rebello (India) 19. Coffee Crush by TaNyaKu (Zimbabwe) 20. Snow Flower by Tatsumiya Shigeo (Philippines) 21. Here... by Ilham Maulana (Indonesia) 22. Fragrant Memories by Airin Budiman (Indonesia) 23. Help Save My Date! by Powree Dokutoku (Indonesia) 24. Story of a Lunch Mate by Agnesusanti (Indonesia) 25. One Rainy Evening by Arthurian (Indonesia) 26. A HOPE by felixsetiawan (Indonesia)

After trying to save her best friend from a loveless marriage, Jane Sherwood has been constantly harassed by the upset groom, Ryan Blair. From bankrupting her to having her kicked out from her apartment, Ryan has been getting his revenge for the past three years. One night, Jane decides she needs some revenge of her own and punches Ryan so hard it leaves her hand injured. To make up for such a humiliating spectacle, Ryan attempts to make Jane his mistress and takes care of her while she heals. Just how much more suffering will Ryan put her through? Is he really trying to get revenge or is there something else behind his actions?

Charlize Lienta's return to the capital with the young boy, Sasha, in tow is shrouded in mystery. Initially mistaken for her own child, Sasha's true identity is known only to Charlize: he is the long-lost imperial prince. With memories of a past life guiding her, Charlize is determined to rectify old mistakes by reconnecting Sasha with his uncle, the formidable Archduke Calix Elluiden—the man she once loved. Navigating the treacherous waters of court politics, however, proves more challenging than anticipated. Charlize finds herself allied with Irian LaFrance, the destined heroine of this tale, while confronting a web of shifting alliances and avoiding deadly threats lurking in the shadows. As Charlize struggles to keep Sasha and Irian safe, the unraveling secrets and shifting loyalties force her to question her choices. Will her efforts stabilize the empire or hasten its collapse? **Original Novel:** [KakaoPage](https://page.kakao.com/content/58448925), [Naver Series](https://series.naver.com/novel/detail.series?productNo=10320739) **Official Translations:** English (Volumes): (1), (2) English (Chapters): [Tappytoon](https://www.tappytoon.com/en/book/beloved-by-the-male-leads-nephew-novel)

The sorehead lady who lost her memory was sold to a rich merchant to become an ordinary rough servant girl. The handsome but sickly old master, the cheerful but careless young master and the piano player who is both enemy and friend with her... When she is entangled with them by fate, how will the story develop? (Source: WebComics)

**Her feelings for her high school crush are rekindled…** Whitney runs a specialty teddy bear shop. One day a man visits her shop and Whitney is stunned. It’s Logan, her crush from high school! Using the teddy bear he is searching for as an excuse to meet, Whitney finds her feelings for Logan are rekindled. However, she learns that he may be forced to give up his foster daughter, whom he is in the process of adopting, because he is a single father. Wanting to help Logan, Whitney says something unexpected in front of his social worker without thinking. “We’re getting married!”

from fictiondb: Mission: to steal a bridegroom? Joshua Wade was convinced that Regan was plotting to disrupt his wedding. Why else would she have agreed to organize the big day -- when she clearly had a grudge against him? Regan had to admit there was unfinished business between them: a reckless one-night stand.... Regan wasn't out for revenge, though she did have a hidden reason for getting close to Joshua's family. Only she could never reveal her secret plans -- not even when Joshua confessed his engagement was a sham and he wanted his ring on Regan's finger! [English version via Renta!](https://www.ebookrenta.com/renta/sc/frm/item/77742/)

Lea is turning thirty, and the alarm is ringing on her biological clock. But how does a woman with just one ex-boyfriend under her belt learn to find Mr. Right? Tom may be a serial dater with no interest in settling down, but he's perfect as a dating consultant to help Lea find her flirting feet! Only, when their "practice date" leads to more than one "practice kiss," Lea and Tom find they have to look again at what they really want... [English version via Renta!](https://www.ebookrenta.com/renta/sc/frm/item/84378/)

Amy, despite being of noble birth, is attending a grand party at the famous Lyndhurst Chase estate, not as a lady but as a maid. Her younger brother Ned was last spotted at Lyndhurst before his mysterious disappearance. And there are rumours that Major Anthony, the owner of the Lyndhurst estate, is responsible for the disappearance of his own wife not long ago. What kind of trouble has her brother gotten into? Under the disguise of a lady's maid, she sets off to look for clues of Ned's whereabouts. But during her search, she comes across a mysterious man in hiding. Who is he and could he have something to do with Ned's disappearance? But the more Amy learns about this handsome stranger, the more perilous her world becomes. Especially after she falls in love with him...

[From fictiondb] Millionaire Nicholas Thorne plans to keep Vivian a prisoner on his private island, as revenge for a past wrong. Too bad if she misses her wedding to another man! Vivian Mitchell goes in place of her sister to face Nicholas Thorne's retribution--and walks into his trap. Nicholas is now Vivian's captor and she must play him along until she can outwit him. But Nicholas has waited ten years for this.... To seduce Vivian into falling in love with him will be the greatest revenge ever!

[taken from fictiondb] HE'S DISCOVERED HE'S A FATHER...Happy with his life as a wealthy bachelor, Hugh Strickland is stunned to discover he has a daughter! And -- although he wants to bring his daughter, Ivy, home -- he's absolutely terrified. Hugh hardly knows Jo Berry, but he pleads with her to help him become the father that his motherless child deserves... NOW HE NEEDS TO FIND THE COURAGE TO BE A FAMILY...Now, as father and daughter become even closer, Jo realizes that she'll soon no longer be needed. But surely the ideal solution would be if they could give each other the perfect Christmas gift: a family..

Nina knew she'd lost her memory--because when she met Ryan Flint he clearly recognized her, but Nina had no idea who he was. Had they once been lovers? Ryan was obviously hiding something. He seemed angry with Nina, yet intent on seducing her. The tense sexual attraction between them demanded release, but when passion finally exploded between them, what secrets would be revealed?