the old man and the sea blurb
The Spirited Daughter-in-law and the Mountain Man
by Southern Wind
The Xiao family, known as the poorest amongst the mountaineers had just spent all their savings as dowry for a daughter-in-law, who was disfigured, dark, skinny, and mute. Mocked as the ugliest bride within miles, she eventually had enough of a life in poverty and escaped, only to fall in the hands of rogues who murdered her. When she opened her eyes again, her soul was now that of a killer's, and her disfigurement was healed while her unhealthily tanned skin was now fair as day.... And she coul…
Family Cultivation: I Farm and Raise Fish under the Sea
by Young Daoist of Wudang
The vast seas are filled with abundant resources but are also home to numerous sea demons, making it a place difficult for human cultivators to tread.One day, Lu Li crosses into the vast and boundless sea realm of immortal cultivation, carrying with him a magical beast-refining pot that can transform into various sea monsters, allowing him to roam the seabed.While cultivators on the islands struggle for a single spiritual herb, Lu Li has already built an underwater spiritual farm base.Watch him …
The Old Baseball Player System
by HcS10
An old baseball player gets another chance to live the sport he loves, but this time as a system! The son of one of Japan's greatest pitchers has a dream to follow in his father's footsteps and become a great professional, but he has a major problem, lack of talent.Follow the journey of Shun Takahashi, a young baseball player without talent who receives the old baseball player system. Hellish training, legendary skills, impossible missions, good friends, talented rivals, and maybe luck in love. …
If the Deep Sea Forgets You
by Su Fuling
When Xia Qingyi wakes up and finds herself in a hospital without any memories of her past, what else can she do other than to approach the person who had saved her? Enter Mo Han, a renowned barrister in the legal world famous for his coldness, arrogance, and competence. With no one to take care of Xia Qingyi, Mo Han finds himself with no other choice but to act as her elder brother for the time being.However, it does not take long for him to realize that there was something wrong with the girl.W…
Sold Under The Sea : The Unsung Story
by NixOrtikal
WPC 2022 entry. Juri gets kidnapped when the cruise ship she's aboard gets attacked by pirates. Now she is trapped in a war between the Merfolk and Vampires. Join Juri as she tries to survive this new, outrageous world and decide where to make her home from that fateful day she was Sold Under The Sea.
The President's Man
by LuoYeYouLing
Book 1: Be My Strength (completed)Book 2: The President Man [No rape, no misunderstanding] This is a story about loss, grief, betrayal, and moving on. When you suddenly lose the one you loved the most, how would you deal with it? ..."The pain will always be there right?" she asked with a sad expression. "Yeah, always. It will never ever be fully gone, but it will be less painful over time. Trust me."...For childhood friends Han Ye and Xiao Xiao Lei, both of them experienced the painful experienc…
The Old Man and the Sea
by Daoist459198
The Old Man and the Sea is one of Hemingway's most famous novels. The old fisherman Santiago has caught nothing for eighty-four days. Then things change. Ernest Miller Hemingway (July 21, 1899 – July 2, 1961) was an American novelist, short story writer, and journalist. His economical and understated style had a strong influence on 20th-century fiction, while his life of adventure and his public image influenced later generations. Hemingway produced most of his work between the mid-1920s and the…
The Luckiest Man
by Amorous Sea Cucumber
As the supernatural influence recovered, Hong Xiaofu awakened to the aura of luck! It was the beginning of a fantastic journey! Let’s take a look at his abilities: Pay Respects to the God of Luck, Unforseen Setback, Bolt from the Blue, Divine Justice, Defeat upon Landing...This novel tells the story of a nobody and his journey in becoming a master of luck worshipped by the world…
The Man Behind The Mask
by MsMhaiA
She is Shakeera Alcantara, 24 years of age and single. Kind and a good child,hard working, and nothing can be done just for the family. Time tested her resilience, it's a matter of life and death. Her sister,even if she needs to clings into the knife, she will do just to save her. So withhout hesitation she entered into a secret world, where there was an ongoing trade of females. An underground organization that the patrons are not casual. If you have millions then your in.But it left her with a…
MY OLD MAN : CINTA KARENA TERBIASA
by NicksCart
Khusus Dewasa!!"MY CAPTAIN PRIA" VOL.2SINOPSIS :Priambodo (24 th) sebagai seorang kapten di jajarannya sedikit heran dengan atasannya pak Hadi Wirawan yang memberikan tugas baru padanya untuk menjaga Putrinya dari incaran mafia yang ingin balas dendam dengan mengincar nyawa putrinya.Selama 24 jam Priambodo di haruskan menjaga Putri Ellana Wirawan (19 th) yang masih duduk di kelas 3 SMA. Priambodo hampir shock saat mengetahui Putri yang akan di lindunginya adalah gadis culun dengan penampilan yan…
The Vixen's Man
by Gracia Bonifacio
Heather Williams was a perfect example of a vixen. Blake Acosta was a very hot male specie who didn't believe in commitments. After his long-time girlfriend cheated on him. he had a new motto in life: "No woman is worthy of my loyalty, trust and love." The first time they met there was already a spark between them. A spark of dislike for each other. But because of an unexpected event, they would be in a situation that would change their lives forever. Can a sinfully hot male tame an uncontrollab…
MY OLD MAN : LOVE FOR THE HEART
by Nickscart_2
Nayla Kirenia (23 years) a stubborn beautiful girl has just finished her university studies in the city. Due to the request of her lover, Nayla returned home. But God wants Nayla to match her parents with Ardian, an old man because Nayla doesn't know about it.Ardian adhlino Gavin (38 years), a village head and a former teacher who loved Nayla since Nayla was in junior high school until Nayla was an adult.What was Ardian's attitude when after marrying Nayla asked for a divorce so she could return…
The Man Club
by R.W. Clinger
The Man Club. It’s the electric place where gay gents pick up one-night stands, hot male dancers work for big tips, and fresh bachelorettes have their steamy, pre-marital parties.<br><br>Running The Man Club is a crazy job for middle-aged Gyles Beare. Between hiring and firing dancers, keeping wait staff in line, and paying the bills, Gyles tries to have a love life, but it isn’t easy. Not at all.<br><br>Enter Car Tate. Car lives with Gyles, and has been a solid tenant for the last few months. H…
The Princess Man
by real_boo
Volume 3 - MencariPencarian ini bukan hanya perihal jati diri nya. Tapi juga masa depan nya. Madeleine Grace Fritzhart yang dalam pencarian jati diri ini harus memulai petualangannya saat usianya genap 18 tahun. Pencarian ini dapat membawa nya menyingkap masa lalu yang terjadi di keluarganya dan masa depan yang diambilnya. Dapatkah ia mencari jawaban itu? Volume 2 - MelepaskanMengenalmu merupakan bagian terindah dalam perjalanan hidupku. Namun melepaskanmu seperti nya merupakan pilihan yang terb…
Bobby's Old Man
by A.C. Katt
Keith Anderson is in love with Bobby Michaels. Unfortunately Keith, with their fifteen year age difference, thinks he’s too old for Bobby. The two start as “friends with benefits,” but Keith dumps Bobby when it turns serious, leaving Bobby broken-hearted.<br><br>When tragedy strikes and Bobby needs Keith, he steps up to support his lover. But Bobby lacks trust in Keith and everything around him. Can Keith convince Bobby that this time is for real, or will the two lovers never reconcile?
The old man on the sea
by Roj_Kc
Hemingway is making the point that being determined and never giving up indicates what kind of human being one is. This is a universal theme. Reflecting on the old man's experience is an inspiration for living one's own life and dealing with its problems. In this novella the sea as a symbol for the whole of nature.
The Prince Of The East Sea
by Lydia_Siu
COMPLETED (18+)Tasia and her friends' vacation ends up unexpectedly.Tasia who is a coward girl, never thought that the meeting and her good intentions towards a little boy on the beach at night will bring her life into chaos.Because, it turns out that the sweet little boy is the incarnation of a snake demon prince who inhabits a mystical kingdom of the east sea.....Tasia looked at Hadyan who smiled kindly at her. Then, tears started to well up in her eyes again, "I want to go home. I don't want …
The Sun and Sea
by Xairou
In the wake of a life-altering meteor shower, Tonrie and Andromeda awaken from a coma to discover they possess extraordinary powers. As they grapple with personal struggles and the mysteries surrounding the cataclysm, they must rise above adversity to become the heroes Las Pacifica desperately needs. But what secrets lie hidden in the aftermath of the meteor shower, and will they be able to harness their newfound abilities to save their city?***********************************************Exasper…
Beauty and The Sexy Angry Man
by Anahita_Frey
For the first time in eight years, Bella Ross returns to her hometown of Saco, Maine, to attend the wedding of Mariel, her childhood best friend. At the event, she runs into Reef Davis, her former high school boyfriend, whom she left without explanation.Their breakup hurt Reef deeply and caused him to hold a grudge against her. Bella realizes this, but she must still come for Mariel’s sake. Especially when she heard that Reef was the current owner of her childhood home. Bella wanted to ask Reef …