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That day, my boyfriend dumped me, I got kicked out of university, and I had a huge fight with my parents. So when a mysterious wizard showed up offering to make me a witch and send me to a magical medieval world… I said yes. Instantly. The realization that I’d been tricked—and should’ve just taken a job at McDonald's—came a bit too late. No balls or pretty dresses here. Just dumpsters full of rats. No charming prince either. Just a grumpy pilot from a spaceship-era crash landing in the wrong century. As for magic? Oh, it exists. But people here get burned at the stake for it. So… who do I thank for this disaster? And more importantly — how do I survive it?

Betrayed by the man I was about to marry, I wished for a new beginning. I never expected it to come in the form of a ghost ship. Now I’m the reluctant guest—no, the intended bride—of the dark and dangerously charming captain of the Flying Dutchman. Cursed pirates, a sassy talking parrot, and legends that breathe salt and magic… And then there’s Davy Jones himself, offering me a deal I can’t quite refuse. But behind his wicked smile lies a secret—and maybe, a heart. Can love bloom on cursed waters? Or will it drag me under?

Some heroines travel to other worlds to save them... And then there’s me — Alina. First, my wedding collapsed. Then I woke up in the body of a young married queen from another realm. And the very next morning, the “king” and I opened our eyes… in a run-down apartment block. Someone changed our faces, my “husband” remembers nothing, and impostors sit on our royal thrones. But I’m no badass fantasy heroine! So instead of epic quests, I’m stuck living the oh-so-"realistic" life of a desperate housewife on maternity leave. Just as I settle into the chaos, a shady new neighbor ropes me into her band… Where the guitarist looks way too much like my first love. Oh dear mother of mine — what now?

Everything seemed fine until this strange creature burst into Bogdan's life. Small, with beautiful trusting eyes and long tangled hair. With her came secrets from the past that turned the man's whole life upside down. What should he do with this Mowgli? Perhaps his new acquaintance could help? This girl is capable of professionally handling long hair, and at the same time taking excellent care of the little savage. But what if that's not enough? At some point, it became clear that the young hairdresser had become someone very special in the lives of the father and daughter. And it's not just about hair... These three will have to learn a lot and make difficult choices in order to be happy.

Isabelle Thompson never imagined her new life in London would begin with babysitting. After catching her fiancé with her best friend, starting over is her only option. When she sees a live-in nanny ad, she applies without thinking twice. How hard can it be to look after a seven-year-old? Alexander Blake is a successful architect and single father since Sophie’s mother walked out. His résumé is filled with resignations for “severe emotional distress.” Sophie has perfected making nannies run. When Isabelle shows up with an optimistic smile and flawless references, Alexander hires her. Izzy needs to stay afloat. Alex just wants someone who won’t leave. And Sophie… no one quite knows what she wants. But one thing is certain: they all deserve a second chance.

Did I want a more exciting life? Well, I got it. In the form of a near car crash, a heated argument, and a cocky jerk with the face of a cute hamster. I spilled coffee on him. He spilled a whole speech full of threats on me. We both thought we’d never see each other again. But fate has a wicked sense of humor. Now he’s sitting right in front of me. And I realize… I’m screwed.

They meet at the gym: she's his new personal trainer, and he's her handsome-as-a-god, ridiculously demanding new client. But they're both leading double lives. She's also a teaching assistant at the local university, a job she keeps secret—and where she looks completely different. And he turns out to be the university's new Vice-Rector. So what's a girl to do when the man who flirts with her at the gym not only doesn't recognize her on campus but offers her a fake relationship to ward off other women?!..

Sviatoslav is a renowned producer. His life is meticulously planned, goals lined up, every minute accounted for. Serious and pragmatic, he’s convinced that nothing can shake his orderly world. But fate has a wicked sense of humor. One day, a rebellious girl named Oleksandra bursts into his life — riding a pink penny board and sporting chunky white sneakers. She’s not easy to get rid of, and she definitely doesn’t fit into any of his schedules. What could they possibly have in common? Yet it seems this girl might just become Sviatoslav’s new muse...

“What are you doing in my apartment?” he asked calmly. I froze. Dark sheets, gray wallpaper, a glass coffee table… This was definitely not my room. And across from me — a guy far too real and outrageously handsome. “Holy…!” I fell onto the pillow and buried myself under the covers. But only for a moment. I peeked out again, still refusing to believe this wasn’t a hallucination. My “dream” pushed off the doorframe and almost ceremoniously declared: “This isn’t me at your place — it’s you in my bed. Welcome to reality, baby.” The morning after the party became the start of a deal that would change everything. But does love ever play by the rules?

Brooke Hayes had her life under control, until her boyfriend, Ethan Montgomery, left to pursue a medical specialty abroad. What he never found out was that, on the very same day, she discovered she was pregnant. Five years later, Brooke’s entire world revolves around her daughter, Ava. But when a sudden fever sends them to the hospital, she comes face-to-face with Ethan again and the moment he starts doing the math is written all over his face. Now, with the truth knocking at the door, Brooke must deal with a far-too-observant doctor and a four-year-old daughter who has no filter… and no mercy.

Every princess has something special. Some have talking mirrors, some have magic carpets, and others even have a pet griffin. Every princess has something to brag about, except for me - because my father, the King, has no clue where to find me a real dragon. Oh well, I guess I’ll have to handle it myself! Wait! Why did nobody warn me about the trouble?!

She’s forced to hide her true origins — and refuses to accept the fate her family has chosen for her. But to carve out a life of her own, she needs money. Where is a student supposed to get any?! Especially when magical licenses aren’t granted until graduation. Well… there is one opportunity: a position as estate manager for an arrogant noble mage. The catch? He’s only considering men — with relevant experience. But when has that ever stopped her? She’s changed her appearance before — she’ll do it again. If "becoming" a man is the only way to get the job, so be it. She can suffer through it for the sake of her goal. And while she’s at it… maybe make someone else suffer a little too. Might knock that pompous peacock down a peg or two!

Once, Solomiia dreamed of him; he was her childhood crush. But to him, she was just his best friend's younger sister. How desperately she wished back then that Eduard would notice her. Now, she's grown up and changed, but does she really need a womanizer who probably can't love anyone but himself? For Eduard, Solokha was always just a small, freckled, red-haired girl he loved to tease and protect. Who would have thought she'd change so much, becoming so beautiful, important, and essential to Ed? Can he change her mind about him? Will he prove the sincerity and seriousness of his intentions?

Yar had been watching Slava while pretending to be a shy, awkward nerd—just to stay under the radar. His mission was to protect her without ever stepping out of the shadows. But when she finds herself at the center of a game with much higher stakes than she could ever imagine, he has no choice but to intervene. Slava was living a normal student life — until secrets from the past pulled her into a dangerous game. First came the anonymous threat letters. Then, the creeping sense of being watched. And always nearby, that strange fellow student who never seems to leave her side. Yaroslav... Quiet, invisible, a total nerd. But the more she tries to figure him out, the clearer it becomes: he’s hiding something.

Young writer Jessica Taylor, known in Los Angeles as JT — the author of the provocative novel "Passion for Three" — is experiencing a creative crisis. Following her therapist's advice, she decides to step out of her comfort zone and embarks on a vacation to another continent. By a twist of fate, Jessica becomes an assistant to the owner of the hotel where she planned to stay, and this role radically changes the young writer's life.

Fleeing from a past that haunts me day and night, I find myself in a new office with a new boss. And not just any boss. Zakhar Bogdanovich Sebastiansky—ruthless, cold, brilliant...and an incredibly attractive man who openly despises me. He sees me merely as a replacement for his perfect assistant who left on maternity leave. To him, I'm nothing but a young, naive girl who constantly makes mistakes. But beneath my clumsiness lies more than he could possibly imagine, and behind his icy mask hide deeper feelings than he's willing to admit.

Enough! Basta! I absolutely refuse to keep saving worlds for nothing but a “thank you”! If it’s really that urgent, then let’s draw up a proper contract—and sign it in blood. Someone’s blood! What, the world has perished, and now I must set off into the past, jumping from one native body to another? And if I don’t make it in time, I’ll perish together with Koschei the Deathless? With no guarantees at all?! Why did I ever get myself into this?!

As a teenager, writer Zorya Mangel dreamed of magical worlds – until one of them took away the person she loved most. Years passed. She made peace, moved on, and settled into a life where magic existed only in her books. That is, until one summer night when the past came knocking. Now the things she used to write about – magic, sorcerers, shapeshifters – come storming into her life for real. And frankly, it’s all a bit much for a grown woman with deadlines, chronic back pain, and a watering schedule for her plants. Between finishing her next manuscript and dealing with everyday chaos, Zorya must somehow squeeze in decoding ancient prophecies, helping reluctant wizards, and possibly murdering a very annoying shapeshifter. Oh, and pack for a trip to the magical world she once dreamed of.

Usually heroes rescue girls. But me? I have to rescue my beloved—because in searching for me, he’s managed to unravel reality itself, and now an entire world is vanishing. On the road I’ll face celestial lions, Fu Dogs, Eastern gods, Kirin, tengu, and even strange creatures unlisted in the Red Book. Yet there will also be new encounters and unexpected companions—though who is friend and who is foe? This book belongs to the “The End of the World Is Cancelled” cycle, but it takes place in a completely different world with new characters, except for Netti and Koschei the Deathless, who continue searching for each other. Still, it’s best to begin with Book One.

One moment you’re living your perfectly normal life, expecting nothing out of the ordinary — and the next, some terrifying guy climbs out of your mirror, declares you ‘the Keeper,’ and drags you into his world. Doesn’t listen to your protests, just promises to protect you and off you go. And what can you do, really, when there are demons around who do eat people? Oh, and demons who don’t eat people — because they’re smart. Monk-like guys who look like Buddhist ascetics but follow some very strange path. One-armed heartthrobs who are so dangerously attractive they should come with a warning label. And that’s just the beginning. As for the kidnapper — he’s clearly hiding something, keeps dragging you into one adventure after another, commits the occasional theft, and dodges all your question