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This tag is to be used when either the protagonist, or one or more than one of the sexual partners of the protagonist gets pregnant during the course of the story. This may lead to the usage of the Childcare tag in the future.
A Guide to Raising Your Natural Enemy
As long as hamster spirit Shu Shu can survive the lightning tribulation, then his cultivation will be able to turn him into a human. In the end, the lightning tribulation strikes him and he arrives in the… future? Touching the hamster's ear on his head, in order not to be seen by people and taken…
Releases 141Frequency 6.43Readers 17
Ai o Ataeru Kemono-tachi
40-year-old virgin, Japanese old man, found himself waking up in a different world. When he wakes up, he found out his body become young again. With no help from anyone he spends several years become a slave and spend his days full of hardship. His life in the living hell is continued, until he meets…
Releases 27Frequency 31.3Readers 65
Ancient Strengthening Technique
A human warrior cultivating the Ancient Strengthening Technique has transcended dimensions and arrived on Kyushu. Together with twelve ravishing beauties with looks that were unmatched in their generation, will he be able to stand on the summit of this world? This novel is about the main character, named Qing Shui, who transcended dimensions and arrived…
Releases 2456Frequency 0.58Readers 36
In a land where no magic is present. A land where the strong make the rules and the weak have to obey. A land filled with alluring treasures and beauty, yet also filled with unforeseen danger. Three years ago, Xiao Yan, who had shown talents none had seen in decades, suddenly lost everything. His powers,…
Crossing the Crowd to Chase Love
The day she wore it, she became the wife of two men ( means she open her eyes, she transmigrated into newlywed marry a girl who has two husbands). She later became the Queen of the country. Her life has been cherished by seven men.
Releases 45Frequency 16.69Readers 11
Doomed to be Cannon Fodder
She's somehow ended up transmigrating into the book as the supporting female lead, who was beaten to death! Deeply in love with the male lead, she's fated to be beaten to a bloody pulp before even holding hands with him?! First things first, she needs to survive and latch onto the big thigh of a…
Good Morning, Mr. President!
Accidentally, she got pregnant. She went to the hospital to abort the baby, the whole country's hospitals did not dare to operate on her. Five years later, a nobleman broke into her world and suddenly took her child away. What? He's the child's father? Not only that, but he's also one of the top country's…
Inside the Cave of Obscenity
A world where the [Demon King] was defeated by a [Hero] that came from another world. People carelessly forgot about their fear of the [Demon King] and of monsters, living in peace. In a forgotten and run-down cave in the mountains, a new monster that should not have been born was given birth. The monster's…
After his struggle against disease for a decade, the main character dies. However, he revives and became younger in a different world. The main support of the main character's heart during his battle against the disease is a TV program about leisure farming. In his second life in a different world, he's going to try…
Martial World
In the Realm of the Gods, countless legends fought over a mysterious cube. After the battle it disappeared into the void. Lin Ming stumbles upon this mystery object and begins his journey to become a hero of the land. |
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This tag is to be used ONLY when either the protagonist or one of the love interests of the protagonist is a shota. It is not recommended to use this tag for other characters, no matter how important their role is. A shota is a short boy who looks like a child, no matter how much his real age is.
After Returning to Elementary School with My Memory the Result Was to Create a Harem
Adult Harem Mature Smut
Failing in his job hunting, Sanada Kyouichirou was hopeless in this society. When kyouichirou had thrown himself towards the bottom of a cliff. When he woke up his body had returned towards when he was in fifth grade of elementary school. He did not want to have any regrets in this life so he had decided on building up an harem in this second life.... more>>
The elder sister that he admired, a senior and president of the student council at a school for rich young girls, a strong minded upper classman at school. The poison fang of Kyouichirou who had pretended to be a innocent child attacks those girls. <<less
The Death Mage Who Doesn't Want a Fourth Time
Action Adventure Comedy Drama Fantasy Harem Mature Psychological Seinen Supernatural Tragedy
Amamiya Hiroto is unlucky. His life consisted of misfortune after misfortune, culminating in an unlucky death during an incident on a school boat trip, trying to save a girl he barely knew. After death, he met a god of reincarnation who requested that the hundred or so dead passengers—one of them being the girl he tried in vain to save—be reincarnated into another world.... more>>
Yet a series of unfortunate events forced Hiroto to reincarnate with even less luck than before, starting with nothing but a tremendous amount of Mana. His second life, far worse than his first, came to a cruel end.
However, upon meeting the god a second time, he was informed that there would be yet another reincarnation—one that had already been set in motion and could not be stopped. Not wanting Hiroto to live long, the god cursed him before he was reborn in the hopes that he would either die quickly or commit suicide.
Hiroto was reborn once more as a half-Vampire, half-Dark Elf. A Dhampir. Not wanting a fourth life, he is determined to live this third life with the only things remaining from his previous lives—death-attribute magic and his enormous Mana pool. <<less
To Deprive a Deprived Person
238 Chapters Every 6.3 Day(s) 10961 Readers 41 Reviews 01-26-2020
Action Adventure Comedy Ecchi Fantasy Harem Mystery Seinen Tragedy
Sato Yu is a 12-year-old boy. He is a deprived person. His life is depriving. His step father has a large amount of debt.... more>>
One day, he is transported into a different world with cheat like stealing ability. Will he stay deprived? <<less
The Reincarnated Boy's Growth Log ~The Harder I Work The Stronger I Can Become!?~
Action Adventure Comedy Ecchi Fantasy Harem Romance
Katsuragi Hayato who was an ordinary student, met with a traffic accident on the way home after school and died.... more>>
Because of the woman he saved at the time, he was reincarnated into a new world by a Goddess calling herself the Reincarnation God.
The new world is the so-called sword and magic world, there are tons of strong demons, there is a Demon King, and it's said that the neighbouring country is warring with various countries.
In order to survive in this world, he needs to get stronger, using the skill he received from the Goddess and he decides to live a life as 「Leivelt・Runwalker」
It's a story about meeting various people and growing. <<less
The Devil's Origin
Adult Fantasy Harem Mature Smut Yaoi
When I woke up, I became the Demon King!?... more>>
It's my responsibility as the Demon King to increase the monster population, and the only way to do that is to mate with as many monsters as I can...
This is the beginning of my life as a monster-making Demon King. <<less
Shin High School DxD
Action Comedy Ecchi Fantasy Harem Mature Romance School Life Shounen Supernatural
A continuation from where High School DxD Volume 25 left off.
Lion King's Adopted Son
4 Chapters Every 106.8 Day(s) 910 Readers 1 Reviews 10-17-2019
Adult Fantasy Yaoi
It's said that a male lion would not be polite when they encounters a cub who is not their child. Gerald met such a male lion.... more>>
He regards himself as a grain reserve, but he dislikes that he is not enough to stuff his teeth, ready to fatten up before eating.
Gerald decided to grow up under the care of his adoptive father, and then escaped before his adoptive father starts his move.
But who knows, this fattening, it's not that fattening?
This article is about the cultivation of pseudo-father and son. <<less
The Elegant Dancing Years
8 Chapters Every 23.3 Day(s) 857 Readers 6 Reviews 10-09-2019
Adult Mature Yaoi
"I really want to taste and see…" Lying on the bed, the man licked his lips, his finger tip lingered on what could only be described as the most delicious dish.... more>>
"Of course you can," his expression didn't change, "If you want to see me bleed to death, fa…ther…." he suddenly muttered out the last few words, Qi Mingyue's six year old arms opened up, and ignored the man's expressions as he sat up and left.
When he was the number one of a host club, he died from a gunshot. When he woke up he was a prince, and he met that man. The cunning and two faced, flirtatious and inconsistent man, but when it came to himself, it was unconditional love and care… so what if they were father and son?
As an emperor, he saw many different people. To him, everyone on this earth weren't that much different from one another. Boring. But this prince was up to par with even himself. He is as calm as water, and as cold as the moon… so what if he was destined to murder his own mother?
Just love him already, that's it… <<less
Ai o Ataeru Kemono-tachi
Fantasy Harem Mature Romance Slice of Life Yaoi
40-year-old virgin, Japanese old man, found himself waking up in a different world. When he wakes up, he found out his body become young again. With no help from anyone he spends several years becoming a slave and spend his days full of hardship. His life in the living hell is continued, until he meets him…... more>>
This is a love story about a young man with small body in a different world that full of beastman. <<less
Dwarf In The Future
3 Chapters Every 54 Day(s) 509 Readers 2 Reviews 08-22-2019
Mecha Shounen Ai
Qiao Zhiya is a hybrid. Before he was born, his elf father wanted him to have a strong physique unique to dwarfs; his dwarf mother wanted him to have a tall body unique to elves. And then he was born, his features delicate and beautiful, his body weak and thin… his strength at the peak of the dwarfs!... more>>
Then he crossed. With his beloved little hammer, we walk along females-who-is-as-tall-as-he-is and male-who-is-a-head-taller-than-him-on-average future… blue, thin mushroom wants to go home.
Chu Rong: picked up a small dwarf who always wants to run away. Its cute, wanna drag home.
Qiao Zhiya: ??? Mama, there's a pervert! <<less
Knights & Magic
Action Adventure Comedy Fantasy Mecha Romance School Life Seinen
A mecha otaku is reincarnated into another world as Ernesti Echevalier (Eru). In this world there exist huge humanoid weapons known as Silhouette Knight. Dreaming... more>> of piloting those robots, Eru, with childhood friends, Archid Walter and Adeltrud Walter: together they will aim to become a Knight Runner, pilot of Silhoutte Knight. <<less
How Is It My Fault That I Look Like a Girl!
Comedy Romance School Life
In the hot summer, a social withdrawal like me is headed to the supermarket because of low food supply. ... more>>
"Look, that girl over there is so cute!"
"Oh? Hey you're right! Is she perhaps a celebrity?"
As I walked, every time a person saw me they would always say the same thing. But I'm actually not some cute girl nor am I a celebrity, because…… I am a boy! <<less
The Husband Who Is Played Broken
Adult Mature Smut Yaoi
In the eyes of outsiders, Zhao Wenze is a handsome and elegant elementary school teacher.... more>>
In the eyes of his son, Xiao Bao, he is a serious and conservative father.
In the eyes of his wife, he is a gentle and considerate husband.
His sexually apathetic wife never knew her husband is an inters*x in their ten years of marriage.
From dating to marriage and to having a son, they have had a very fulfilling life for ten years, other than the lack of much of a s*x live.
Until his father-in-law from the village comes to town to see his daughter…
Father-in-law and son-in-law√
Son and Father√
Father and Son√
Principal and Teacher√
Parents of students and Teacher√
Students and Teacher√
Doctor and Patient√
Wife's brother-in-law and Husband√
Passers-by seme√ , exposed√, crossdressing√, on public transport√
This is an NP story! Pure smut! Cheating! Incest! Twisted values! Read at your discretion!!!! <<less
Shut-in Magician
Adventure Fantasy Slice of Life
An Ojii-san was reincarnated thanks to a kind Goddess. He wished for a 「healthy body」. However, for some reason he received the cheat ability to use powerful magic instead! Even so, he rarely used the ability.... more>>
When he ―― Shiu, turned 11, the Goddess appeared and informed him ――。"Become an adventurer and enjoy your life." He went to the Royal Capital in order to become an adventurer, on his way there, he met a beast mount, Faris, who became his pet. From there he began his new life.
Shiu's world broadened little by little as he took on requests at the Guild and interacted with different people at the Royal Capital ――。 Shiu, the boy with a truly powerful ability, starts his easy going life in a fluffy different world! <<less
6-Year Old Sage Wants to Tread in The Shadows ~Becoming the Ruler of Darkness and Training My Retainers I'll Build the Strongest Country~
Action Fantasy
The man once known as the strongest sage reincarnated as a 6-year-old boy – Eddie.
Having retained the memories of his previous life, having exceeded his previous peak, he came to a decision.... more>>
— To stay in the shadows instead of becoming the greatest sage.
Eddie buried his memories of obliterating the Demon King and enrolled in the Royal Academy as a normal 6-year old boy.
Of course, after the death of the Demon King, he nurtured his retainers and acted as the Ruler of Darkness in secret.
Sometimes the Ruler of Darkness.
Sometimes a freshman in the magic academy.
This is a story of the strongest juvenile sage and those who swore loyalty to him. <<less
Rebirth of the Wolfish Silkpants Bottom
Completed Drama Mature Romance Yaoi
[The gong (seme) and shou (uke) have no blood relation, are also not in the same household register, do not share a father nor a mother, this is a serious declaration. ]
In this life, Shu Ning was a joke, even to his death. Treated as a stepping stone by his biological mother, opening a path for his younger brother, only to realise all this when dying.... more>>
The Shu Ning who was thirsting for maternal love was always extremely hardworking, acting as a well-behaved child in front of his father, while fighting with his elder brother, although his IQ was not high, he still played dirty tricks to the utmost. Constantly being encouraged by his mother's warm feelings, the more he obstructed his elder brother, the more brave he got. When he met with a mishap, his mother took his younger brother and escaped to a faraway place, leaving Shu Ning alone to bear the crime and get thrown into jail.
Love is more solid than gold, his lover decided to embrace another man.
Attaching a great importance to friendship, not only did they take the time to visit Shu Ning in jail and laugh at him, they even rubbed salt in the wound.
His most loved and respected mother did not even bother to show her face.
However, when he closed his eyes, his elder brother came. Truth was, it was Shu Heng who had arranged for him to be able to live comfortably in prison.
If he hadn't followed them, and was a clever little brother, would it all have changed? In the blink of an eye, Shu Ning returned to the time where he was a junior high school student.
Two-faced, controlling elder brother gong X Clever and cute little wolf shou
Elder brother thinks that younger brother is very cute, very adorable, very soft, how could he be this close to the ideal?
Younger brother is thinking, hahaha… … that elder brother with facial nerve paralysis could blush? What happened to your cold and handsome image? Becoming foolish with just one kiss? What happened to your mysophobia? I'm just sitting in your lap, and your whole body stiffened up? ╮(╯▽╰)╭
To prevent his elder brother from thinking that Shu Ning was after the company, Shu Ning relied on memories from his previous life to earn a bit of money, becoming financially independent while being a silkpants, also slowly raising that soft and immature elder brother, Shu Ning felt that these days were just too comfortable, however… … Why is elder brother becoming more and more strange? What is this sleeping together for warmth? What is this good morning and good night kiss? Do you really take me for a brat? Σ( ° △ °|||)︴
Note : The 'Silkpants' part means mean a rich and hedonistic son. <<less
Mob… Sore mo Waki Mob no Hazu Nan Desu Kedo!?
Action Adventure Comedy Fantasy Harem Slice of Life Yaoi
Afflicted with an illness at 25, my life should have ended when I was 26 years old. However, when I came to, I had become a 6 year old boy. Not only did I have my past memories, I also retained the memories of my current body that I shouldn't have. Recognizing the six years of memories, I recalled immediately. ... more>>
The world I had awakened in was a world I'd read about in a shoujo manga in my previous life. It seems I'm on a parallel world trip ….. No, I have reincarnated.
At the same time as I recognized this world from the shoujo manga, I remembered my status.
In the story, I was the subordinate of a stalking horse who fell in love with the heroine. To compete for the hand of the heroine, by the stalking horse's orders, I got involved by implementing various interferences to all the other love interests like the prince and sons of dukes which resulted in the death penalty. The stalking horse didn't even bother to protect his subordinate and covered up his own crimes.
I can't remember if my final moment was captured or not in a panel. Even when I read it, I just skimmed through it. I was a nameless mob and, in addition to that, a supporting mob.
In the shoujo manga, that was my status in this world. Since I have reincarnated, I would prefer if I didn't appear in the manga at all.
The six year old me has yet to encounter the stalking horse in that world. Like I'll follow the story and die! Using the knowledge from my previous life, I've made a decision to keep on living.
This is a common tale of the protagonist who strives to keep on living by avoiding the encounter with the main and mob characters, and to avoid being involved with them in order to evade the scenario. <<less
Manga wo Yomeru Ore ga Sekai Saikyou ~Yometachi to Sugosu Ki mama na Seikatsu~
Completed Adventure Comedy Fantasy Harem Romance Slice of Life
The world I reincarnated into was a world that enabled you to use magic after having read a Grimoire.... more>>
And the Grimoire's contents areーー you wouldn't believe it- it's 「Manga」.
This world's people would take around a year to read a single Grimoire (Manga)
While for me, it would not take an hour, as it was「Manga」
Interpreting and understanding all kinds of Grimoires, the 6 year old me who became the World's Strongest Master Mage, welcomed brides that were also 6 years old, and started living a carefree life……!! <<less
Summoned As a Hero, but I Got Betrayed
8 Chapters Every 155.8 Day(s) 2751 Readers 2 Reviews 05-13-2017
Action Adult Adventure Ecchi Fantasy Harem Mature
Yomawari Meguru was summoned to defeat the Maou.... more>>
After struggling all the way to where the Maou is and finished the job, Yomawari Meguru was betrayed.
Being chased by the ones that he protected, casually betrayed by his comrades, he was forced to flee.
But he met the Maou that should've been defeated by him, Pearlnight.
And then, he swore. To make an enemy out of this whole world.
The strongest Human and the strongest Demon.
They're going to punish the comrades by whom they were betrayed. <<less
The Experimental Log of the Crazy Lich
1 Chapters Every 2966 Day(s) 8901 Readers 64 Reviews 10-10-2015
Action Adventure Comedy Fantasy Mature Seinen Xuanhuan
This is the story of a crazy lich who possesses an internal game system and brings catastrophe to the entire world.... more>>
"Let's look at the daily quests today… it's the damned choose one-of-two-options-type again. Destroy a town with a population of 30,000 people or above; reward: 10,000 evil points. Steal lollipops from 3 children; reward: 1 evil point. If neither of the quests is completed, then 2 points will be deducted."
"Tsk! You think I'm stupid? If I really destroyed a town, a crusade of Epic-ranked Holy Knights would definitely come hunting me down. Even if I earned the points, there wouldn't be any life left in me to spend them. I better just go be a kindly lollipop bandit."
I've already had enough of being a notorious lich. Who says that a lich can't be a good person? I'm definitely going to beat this damned system and be an upright and dignified good man. <<less
Waltraute-san no Konkatsu Jijou
6 Chapters Every 24.8 Day(s) 1280 Readers 8 Reviews 02-18-2013
Completed Adventure Comedy Fantasy Romance Seinen
In the world of Norse mythology, a human boy falls in love with Waltraute, the fourth Valkyrie sister. He wishes to marry her, but Waltraute gives him an impossible challenge to deter him. ... more>>
Nevertheless, the boy is determined to carry out the dangerous task and to marry Waltraute afterwards. <<less
0 Chapters Every Day(s) 149 Readers 0 Reviews N/A
Drama Ecchi Romance School Life Shounen Supernatural
On the very first day that innocent country boy, Oyamada Kouta, transfers to a city high school, the prettiest girl in school asks him to meet her alone. They meet in the music room, all alone. Her shining hair and entreating eyes! Her flushed cheeks! Her sweet lips! Her... fox tail?!!... more>>
Who is this mysterious and alluring girl and just what does she want with unsuspecting Kouta? <<less
The Demon Lord's Successor
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"You have grown to be a proper lady." Grandpa complimented me and smiled.
"Thank you grandpa." I smiled.
"Looks like my mother and sisters are not happy with your performance." Richard whispered. I just gave him a knowing smile as a reply.
"This is just the beginning." I said with a smile.
"I have gathered you all here today because of a matter regarding the crown prince of Grandcrest, prince Regaleon." Father said.
My step sisters all have a confused expression. I am also curious of what father is about to say.
"A letter has come from Grandcrest about a proposal of marriage from the crown prince for one of the princesses of Alvannia." Father continued. "The letter states that he would come here to visit for a week in Veronica's debut ball, so I also invited him to attend."
"King father, did he say who he would take as his bride?" Veronica asked with twinkling eyes.
"It is stated in the letter that all three princesses should be present in his visit. I guess he would be choosing one of you when he is here." Father said.
"Because my sister Veronica is the eldest, I am willing to forfeit the selection father." Elizabeth said with a smile. "I am also sure that mother has arrange my marriage."
"I understand Elizabeth." Father nodded. "Then the selection would be between Veronica and Alicia."
Both my step sisters looked at me with such fierce eyes and I just smiled back at them.
"If looks could kill, I am afraid you have been dead sister." Richard whispered to me.
"I know." I giggled.
"As you know, prince Regaleon is the crown prince of Grandcrest that succeeded the selection process. He is not a simple prince." Father said. "If he chooses one of you then that means you would be selected as one of his many wives. As you know, the royal family of Grandcrest follows concubinage. If you ask me, I wouldn't want to give any of my daughters to be just one of his wives. I will not settle on anything but for mu daughter to be the crown princess and the future queen."
"Do not worry father, I will not disappoint you." Veronica said with a bright smile. I saw father frown.
As I look at it he doesn't want any or his daughters to be affiliated with Grandcrest. Maybe because of their concubinage system. Being a wife of the crown prince can give you high status but it will not give you safety. I heard that the selection process for the heir is rather bloody. And there are chances a normal wife or concubine can die in the fight for the heir.
Looking at Veronica, she is just being amused with the fact that she can marry the crown prince of the biggest and most powerful country in the continent.
'She is jut being naive and selfish.' I thought to myself.
"I am sure that Veronica would be suitable to be the crown prince's wife." I said with a smile. "She is after all the eldest of us three sisters. And as I can see she is very willing to take the part king father."
Father looked at me with fierce eyes. As I have thought, he really doesn't want to give Veronica as the prospect bride to be.
'Would you rather it was me selected then?' I thought.
"Alicia is right father." Veronica said. "I will surely get the crown prince's heart and will give you glory king father. I will fight my way to become the crown princess."
"Veronica is correct king father." I said. "I am just but a daughter of a maid. Prince Regaleon is the crown prince of Grandcrest. It is just fitting that Veronica would be his bride to be." I said respectfully.
Father clenched the arm rest of the throne so hard with anger.
"I am willing to be his bride king father." Veronica said happily.
"Silence!" Father roared and stood up.
All of us inside the hall become silent. Veronica looked puzzled as to why father became angry.
'She is really clueless.' I sneered.
"My husband, please quell your anger." The queen who was beside king father said. Father took a deep breath to calm down.
"The crown prince specifically said he would be the one to choose from the three of you." Father said while trying to calm down. "I will be expecting the three of you to be ready by the start of next week when he arrives."
Father looked at all of us present inside the hall. All of us bowed our heads with his order.
"This meeting is over. You can go back to your courtyards." Father said. |
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Then the music came into a close and we started to slow down until the music stopped. A huge round of applause was heard in the ball room.
We stared at each other for a while before the cheers of the crowd got to us. The young man bowed in front of me and I gave him my courtesy.
"Crown Prince Regaleon Yosef Astley of Grandcrest." I heard my father the king behind me. "It's a pleasure to grace us with your presence today."
"Crown Prince?" I asked. That's why his name sounded familiar, he was one of the princes of Grandcrest. I knew that the royal family of Grandcrest have six princes fighting for the position of crown prince but I didn't know that they have chosen their crown prince already. And to think the youngest son was chosen to be the crown prince. As I know he was eighteen years old.
"It's my pleasure to be here your majesty King Edward Von Heist of Alvannia." Regaleon replied.
"You are really bold as the rumors had said. Stealing the first dance of the third princess tonight from her father." My stepmother the queen just arrived at the scene. She was staring daggers between me and Regaleon.
"I am sorry. I didn't know that there was a custom here in Alvannia that the first dance of the princess should be with her father." Regaleon said with proud demeanor as if he wasn't really sorry at all. "I just thought that I would like to dance with the third princess so I asked her. I hope this didn't offend you King Edward."
"Hahah, not at all young prince. I know that the royal family of Grandcrest are known for their impulsive nature. I'm sure you have been taken with my daughter's beauty." My father said.
"Yes my king, we are indeed impulsive. We are sure to get what we want." Regaleon said sarcastically.
There was a tension between my father and the crown prince. Their words were coated with respect but deep down I can feel they were insulting each other.
"Crown prince." A very tall young man approached Regaleon. He was much taller than the crown prince and had long dark brown hair tied in a pony tail. I see him whisper in Regaleon's ear. He must be the prince's aid.
"I guess I have to cut this visit short. An important matter came up. I am sorry to leave early from your ball princess Alicia." Regaleon was talking to me.
"It's okay crown prince. I wish you safe travels." I said.
"Thank you princess for letting me dance with you. King Edward, Queen Erica. I will take my leave." Regaleon made a slight bow and left with his aid.
"Disrespectful young man." I hear stepmother said.
"Now Erica don't make a scene." My father said. "Their country is still much stronger than ours. Their military might is very big that we can't dare offend then directly."
"Hmph." My stepmother turned to leave. She gave me an angry stare when she passed by me.
Prince Regaleon and his aid entered a carriage and it drove away from the castle.
"Your highness everything have been arranged and is according to plan." The aid said.
"Very good Dimitri." Regaleon said. "They have something up heir sleeve. I want to know what it is."
"Your highness, about the third princess of Alvannia. Are you sure about this?" Dimitri asked.
"Princess Alicia Roselyn Von Heist. Yes I never had second thoughts. You know that Dimitri." Regaleon said with confidence.
"I understand your highness." Dimitri bowed.
In the royal family of Grandcrest, a king having many wives was a custom. They spread their seeds and broaden their lineage. But for a prince of Grandcrest to give a blue rose to a lady of noble birth or of royal lineage means he chose her to be his first and legal wife.
The first time Regaleon set his eyes upon princess Alicia. Seeing her platinum blonde hair and silver eyes, seeing her unmatched beauty. By then he knew that she was the one that must stand by his side as his queen.
Regaleon opened the curtains of the carriage and stared at the night sky. The stars were twinkling brightly. He remembered the silver eyes of Alicia that was shining under his embrace.
"Princess Alicia, I will surely make you my queen and stay by my side." Regaleon whispered to himself. |
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The Forgotten Princess
Historical Romance Magic strong-female lead female-lead Romace Historical-Fantasy western-fantasy beautiful characters princeandprincess
Alicia Rosalyn Von Heist is the youngest daughter of King Edward of Alvannia. She is an illegitimate child born from a maid in the castle her father has fancied. After her mother died when she was young her father took her home and 'adopted' her. Because of her low birth and illegitimacy she was neglected by her father the king and bullied by her stepmother the queen and her step-siblings. When she was 16 years old a war broke out with the neighboring country of Grandcrest. The war lasted for two long years and the two countries have made a truce at the end. The Grandcest empire demanded a princess to be married to the young king. It is said that the king of Grandcrest specifically asked for the hand of Alicia. Alicia was 18 years old when she was sent to Grandcrest as the fiancee of the young king who was said to be a cold blooded evil tyrant, King Regaleon of the Grandcrest empire. Note: Cover photo from Pinterest. Thanks to my content editor Val for making this. Picture is from the novel Return of the Female Knight
Fox Master's Pampered Queen
History Romance Transmigration Historical-Fantasy
Through a stupid incident, a lazy girl transmigrated into the ancient world where strong ruled and the weak were despised. She, a mere mortal of the 24th century was confused as to what triggered this chaos and tried to undo this phenomenon but alas! how could she a mere mortal can do this? Embarking on the journey for going back to where her family resides she went through all the trials and tribulations. Finally encountered love as a challenge. She the lazy yet cunning miss does not want this stupid feeling game but could anyone win in love? He, the narcissistic sovereign of the dark realmwould not let her go and would definitely capture the silly her in his love trap. *** "I thought I was the fox in human skin but never expected that you truly are one." She exclaimed astonished. "Little fox! You are cunning but can't understand the heart of a true fox. You are trapped with me for eternity and no one can free you from my clutches." He promised arrogantly. *** P.S. This is my side project. So, the consistency of the updates will be 5 chapters a week. For further information contact me on discord: https://discord.gg/drWmzv
The Mischievous Maiden & The Sleeping Prince
Historical Romance romance mystery supernatural horror Historical-Fantasy Strong-protagonist ghosts Hidden Identity Ghost Stories Impossiblelove
Running for her life, a tragic incident brings a Mysterious Maiden to Holstein, as a guest of the kind Prince's Bride. Alexa's only intention is to leave as soon as possible, but it's not easy when humans and ghosts take deep interest in the fascinating maiden. Will Alexa survive the escalating supernatural events in the Court where living and dead fight for supremacy? Is her intriguing liaisson with the Second Prince a barrier between Alexa and the dangerous First Prince? ............................................................................. Also check MizA's original novel: Never Date a Man in Pink
The Prodigious Princess Qin Zetian
Fantasy Romance Transmigration Female-Protagonist Martial-Arts Business Historical-Fantasy War and Military Ancient historical-Romance Original story
Qin Zetian was the youngest prodigious daughter of the president. At a young age she was renowned as a gifted child who has the ability to learn anything in the fastest speed possible. When she worked for the military she attained honorable accolades and was promoted as the general of the Northern border. But her life was cut short when she was diagnosed with Leukemia. It was her 32nd birthday when her body collapsed, unable to consume the prescribed medicines. And on her last day, Qin Zetian wore the Qin family's heirloom before she was buried. The real journey starts where it ended. Her soul was transmigrated in the body of Qin Zetian, the third daughter of Zhou kingdom's right prime minister. The real owner of the body fell from the highest branch of a tree and tragically died on the spot. But the body remained unconscious, as it was inhabited by another soul through the heirloom of Qin Clan. Qin Zetian woke up with memories foreign to her. Then she promised to achieve her previous goal to become the richest woman in ancient history. (The book is available in Wattpad and Webnovel for free.)
Lovely Blossoms
Fantasy Romance Romance War and Military Transmigration Action-Adventure Angst Slow and Steady Growth strong-female lead Slow-Romance PoliticalTurmoil Historical-Fantasy
Li Shen wakes up inside a new world, a new body. She must come to terms with the world she now lives in and all the dangers that it holds. Will she be able to find peace? Love? A place to call home? As scary as all this is, the many surprises about this world are even more so.
The Extraordinary Lady of Court (Ahce Darato Torres)
History military transmigration Historical Female-Protagonist Martial-Arts female-lead Historical-Fantasy War and Military Ancient historical-Romance
She was a genius doctor and a favoured lawyer of the court. But her brainpower was too horrifying, that even the government saw her as an imposing threat to their jurisdiction. Thus Feng Jiang Lei was sent to work for diplomacy, risking her own life in the process and offered negotiation rights to the terrorists, that harboured ill planning to trounce the current administration and persevere the rising revolution. It could have been successful, but she was assassinated, by the man she trusted the most, her childhood best friend. When things fall in place she was given another life in someone else's body. A reincarnation to another era that occurs only in a thousand years, and a chance to make things right. She had learnt the hard way of becoming someone else's pawn, and now that she was granted a second life, she will make sure to let those people who belittled and wronged her to pay the price, a hundredth folds with interest. However, a certain wicked crown prince was too persistent in opposing her plans. But will this man and his shamelessness succeed in charming the frozen heart of the young miss? --- Author's Note: Do not forget to follow me on: Wattpad @DawnWriter999 Instagram @dawnwriter999 Facebook @ Dawn Write (dawnwriter) Do not forget to vote and rate the book. Please drop down your reviews as well. Thank you for giving this book a chance. The book is available in Wattpad and Webnovel.
How to Make the Ice Prince Fall
Romance Romance Revenge Historical-Fantasy magical
A story about two people using each other... and how they end up in love instead. After killing her parents Katherines' cousin sends her to an earl of the enemy nation for marriage. Of course, she doesn't want to be a plaything – neither of the earl nor her murderous cousin – but what can she do being a seventeen-year-old girl in a men-controlled country? Having healing as her magic, while all other have some awesome attacking skills? Katherine vows to get her revenge anyway, and the first hurdle to a self-determined life is to seduce the earl to get his resources and connections. It couldn't be that hard, right? Just that after arriving in the earl's territory he tells her that he doesn't even want to marry her?! No, no, that can't be! She needs to make him change his mind! Short extract: His hands slammed the wall behind her, caging her in between. "Don't provoke me." The deep voice carried a threatening tone. With his body so close, she had to look up to face him. Her heart fluttered like the wings of a bird. Was it fear? Excitement? "What - what if I do?" She wanted to touch him, run her hands about his chest up to his neck, but the fear held her in place. His head lowered next to her ear. Hot breaths hit her skin, making her quiver and long for his touch. With a voice deeper than ever, he whispered: "If you do... I'll make a mess out of you." She gasped, overwhelmed. Heat was cursing through her body. But he wasn't finished yet. "I will make you fear, and long for me. I'll provoke you. Possess you." One of his hands slid to her waist, stroking her side leisurely. She couldn't think, being consumed by his touch. Holding her breath, she felt his red gaze wander to her breasts and lower. He was like a dangerous beast set free. Unable to hold back anymore, she reached out for him, wanted to bury her fingers in his white hair, but he caught her hand and pinned it against the wall. His black gloves rubbed over her bare skin sensually. "Don't touch me!", he muttered. "Don't. I may mess with you, but you're not allowed to. You won't get me. Ever." It sounded so final that it bought tears to her eyes. She cried out: "But I want! I want to touch you!" Struggling, she tried to break out of his grasp, yet he was too strong, pinning her against the wall easily. His words were vicious. "Sorry, milady. No can-do. Take it or leave it." Schedule is paused until end of march.
The Empress and the Dragon's Saber
History Action Military Female-Protagonist Martial-Arts historicalfiction Historical-Fantasy War and Military historical-Romance Art Geniusfemalelead
Qin Zetian is the second daughter of the Primary Branch of Qin Clan. The Qin Clan was recognized having a noble background from another country which migrated to Feng Empire. As the second daughter they groomed her to be knowledgeable in arts, business, martial arts and in military strategic. But upon her success her elder sister died tragically before she arrives at her destined marriage to the Imperial family. Now she was forced to replace her elder sister's role in marrying into the imperial family to prevent the empress from annihilating the clan. The investigation of her sister's death begin the day she wear her wedding dress. Let us follow Qin Zetian's journey as she finds the person who murdered her sister. --- A Novel written by Ahce Darato Torres (Available in Wattpad and Webnovel)
Dawn of the First Emperor
Fantasy Action Comedy Romance isekai Historical-Fantasy Military Building
A man named John Akton was in an expedition until something unforseen had unfolded. Lurking in the dusty ruins of the Naqsh-e Rustam where the actual burial of Cyrus' prize possession; He's golden staff. Upon entering the catacomb they met someone who inhabitated the old ruin, her name was Estir Anamita, the Archmagos of Cyrus and his personal priestess. Before he could do anything he was suddenly transmigrated along with Melissa Stone who was one his companions. The world they are traveling through is... Korsan
Not so evil villainess
Fantasy Romance Harem Female Lead Slice-of-Life Royalty Reincarnated Historical-Fantasy Villainess Otome Noble Shojou
"Reincarnated as the most Evil and cruelest villainess, ever in otome games is not that bad. I guess...??" The only daughter of Duke Simeon Fier. ViVIENE FIER. The most evil and cruel villainess is the person MOST HATED by people in her kingdom. She has the worst of personality ever! She threatens, harm, and torture ANYONE even those nobles who gets in her way. 'I was feared in my country' but then.. "...CANT YOU LET ME BE?!" Get out of my room NOW!! PERVERT!!!! Aaaah!!!" I screamed of terror "But! But! Vivi-chaaaan~ i want to stay with you foreve~!!" "Vivi my ass!!!" "WHAT HAPPENED TO YOUR ASS MY VIVI-CHAN!!~" "Yo-YOUUUUUU!! *Slap *punch *kick He avoided them all without a sweat. But *Bang! He slips down the floor face first. The neighboring country so called The TYRANT most STRONGEST, CRUEL, GENIUS AND COOLEST Prince. "When infact the most idiot dumbest prince i have ever known in my entire life!!!" Argh hate thiiiiisss!!!! **THIS IS ORIGINALLY MY STORY** My english is not that 100% accurate so please bare with me minna!! PS please feel free to comment down and don't hesitate to correct me. Hehe thank you!!!
Hypothetical Battles
War&Military Sci-Fi historical Survival war Martial Art Historical-Fantasy War and Military Zombie Realism Alternate
Some a possibility, others from various times lines. What would happen if the modern-day British Crown & Parliament force had a civil war? What if the Samurai and Crusader Knights meet on the battlefield? How about British Napoleonic era forces faced the Roman legions? Modern Scotland and England went to war?
Maybe in Another Lifetime (Ahce Darato Torres)
Fantasy transmigration Female-Protagonist Martial-Arts female-lead historicalfiction Historical-Fantasy War and Military historical-Romance ancientchina Female Boss
Ahce Torres is a student from a university who aspires to be a famous writer. She loves to read and write novels. She is a consistent honor student who loves sports and all types of art. But she feels caged and wanted to have her own freedom. Because of depression she committed suicide and jumped on a lake knowing she doesn't know how to swim. Thus she drowned and died. All she has in mind is "maybe in another lifetime…" "Maybe in another lifetime I'll be free, happy and loved" Souls don't die they travel into another dimensional world through light years' time. Her soul travelled into an ancient time dimension, where she became the person that she desired. But what if the crown prince is eyeing her to be his wife, how will she find ways to keep her freedom? --- Author's Note: Do not forget to follow me on: Wattpad @DawnWriter999 Instagram @dawnwriter999 Facebook @ Dawn Write (dawnwriter) Do not forget to vote and rate the book. Please drop down your reviews as well. Thank you for giving this book a chance. The book is available in Wattpad and Webnovel.
Transported In The Past
History reincarnation adventure romance mystery history Historical-Fantasy secrets past society Body Swap
[Slow Updates] It was year 2016... When Anna Shizuki was adrifted back to 1877 due to her naughty actions in a body of another person. She thought it would be a great experience but little did she know, she was unlucky for having a hard task. She was forced to act like a girl living in 19th Century, she was forbidden to make huge actions that will affect the present and she was invited to join a rebellion against the Lydrenian Empire. So while she was waiting for her time to go back to the present, she had to deal with all the problems that will occur in a body of Chieko Yun.
Shattered Bloodline
Sci-fi Historical-Fantasy western-fantasy ghost
The year is 1879, in Deadwood the Dakota Territory. A private detective from Chicago has arrived to investigate a mining tycoon named John Carlston. Mr. Carlston is a businessman but he and his partner, Charles Edwards are dirty businessmen. After our detective, Hendrick Elliot Benedict, meets his demise, the story continues with the help of an angel. Elliot has at most six days to find or six bullets to use against Mr. Carlston and Mr. Edwards before his time runs out. With the help of an unlikely source, Miranda Edwards, he is on their trail. Will he find them before he runs out of time and bullets? Will he be able to close the case? Or will he just vanish into the night?
History Military Female-Protagonist female-lead Medical knowledge strong-female-lead Historical-Fantasy wuxia War and Military xianxai Straightforward FL
LOVE AFTER DEATH: A SERIES OF STAR-CROSSED LOVETALES
Magical Realism ROMANCE Historical-Fantasy magical-realism romantic action fantasy
She remembered who she was and the game changed. They threw her into the claws of the wolves and she came back leading the pack. She's the strong cup of black coffee in a world that is drunk on the cheap wine of shallow love. She chose solitude over old kisses, she learned that anything that is not love is a poison. She didn't look for a knight, instead she learned how to wield the sword. Now that she's on her track, she won't let the doom happen again. *** For him, the smartest woman can ever learn, is to never need a man. But to her, he wanted her to need him more than diamonds and power. He wanted to devour her and all that is her, her heart, her soul. His thousand years of waiting and failure made his worthiness purer and stronger for her love. *** Would the doom from the previous lifetime be the same again? Given the chance to travel through space and time a thousand years ago, who would they love? The past or their present selves? Join this star-crossed lovers court disaster and defy the rule of faith during this lifetime.
The Extraordinary Lady of Court (by Ahce Darato Torres)
History romance transmigration Female-Protagonist historicalfiction Historical-Fantasy Medical War and Military historical-Romance black-bellied female lead Straightforward FL
She was a genius doctor and a favoured lawyer of the court. But her brainpower was too horrifying, that even the government saw her as an imposing threat to their jurisdiction. Thus Feng Jiang Lei was sent to work for diplomacy, risking her own life in the process and offered negotiation rights to the terrorists, that harboured ill planning to trounce the current administration and persevere the rising revolution. It could have been successful, but she was assassinated, by the man she trusted the most, her childhood best friend. When things fall in place she was given another life in someone else's body. A reincarnation to another era that occurs only in a thousand years, and a chance to make things right. She had learnt the hard way of becoming someone else's pawn, and now that she was granted a second life, she will make sure to let those people who belittled and wronged her to pay the price, a hundredth folds with interest. However, a certain wicked crown prince was too persistent in opposing her plans. But will this man and his shamelessness succeed in charming the frozen heart of the young miss? (Available in Wattpad and Webnovel)
The Awakening (Elemental)
History Academy Slow-Romance Historical-Fantasy Action-Adventure
Every 300 years we are reborn again and again with forgotten memories. We have a goal we never Complete, maybe in this lifetime we will.
History historicalfiction Religions Historical-Fantasy jesus Romance?
Sheol a poor kid. Suddenly encounters someone claiming to be on a mission of God. Knowing that, Sheol thought he was another disciple of Jesus who decided to learn the ways of Jesus to gain the holy ghost and preach throughout the world. And Sheol simply went along with him. Thinking it would be better then what is already what he lived in.
deeds of a few men
Fantasy magic Tragedy Historical-Fantasy Anti Hero MC
The Emperor in the west is dead and his son struggles to get his throne, while in the east a kingdom is being invaded by people with mankind's deadliest weapons... guns
The Holy Grail Wars:The Nephilims
Fantasy Romance romance MATURE handsome-male-lead Historical-Fantasy Religion
"Nirian, my love. Even if the heavens and the earth shatters I will always find you and protect you." The world divided into seven countries called the Holy Seven City Gates, underneath the peaceful lives of the many there was another race who flourished in secret- the Nephilims. Over the centuries they grow stronger as the Guardians of the human realm dwindled, the fragile balance was starting to tip off and caught between the crossfires were the two souls whose fates were entangled with the whole world's future. Will their love conquers the cruelty of their destiny? |
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From the time Ru had met Zhiren, she knew that he had been looking for his mother's murderer. He had seen her mother getting stabbed at her last moment and he even held onto the weapon that was used to stab her. But in the dead of the night, neither could he see the murderer's face nor could he find his mother's dead body.
And at one point, she even felt the urge to help him as well. But since she had her own enemies lied up, she didn't try to get involved with his enemies as well.
However, it blew her mind when she got to know that the woman, Ling Qiaolian was not even Zhiren's mother from the very beginning. And the woman, Xiao Zhi'er whom Zhiren hated the most in his life was, in fact, his own birth mother. He was just one of those people who fell in the trap laid by Ling Qiaolian and ended up despising his own blood-related relations including his own father.
Even when she learned of Zhiren's suspicions about his own father's involvement in Ling Qiaolian's murder, she didn't believe him. Call it intuition or whatever, but she felt like it was impossible for Ji Family to stoop this low.
Ru even thought that Ling Qiaolian was really inhumane to turn a small child against his own family but she found her even worse when she found out that Ling Qiaolian didn't even hesitate to leave her own daughter, Ji Caihong behind and never look back. But she thought like others that Ling Qiaolian was actually dead, so she didn't really think about it that deeply.
But now that Rong told her that Ling Qiaolian never died then her whole perceptive of this whole situation was changing drastically. And how could it not? Ling Qiaolian being alive all these years was like a game-changer and she had to look at this whole situation from a very different angle now.
She kept staring at her reflection in the mirror as she questioned herself, 'How could you not know?' She had been so busy trying to raise the power that she completely overlooked the ident.i.ties of her real enemies.
Only now she thought of how cunning and dangerous Ling Qiaolian actually was. She not only faked her own death by her hands. By Young Master Ru's hand, she escaped just like that? That was unacceptable! Not only that Ling Qiaolian didn't forget about her daughter, Ji Caihong all these years. She merely had been working from behind the scenes. Since on the front, she left Tang Yiyi to stay beside Ji Caihong.
The day she had gone to visit Zhiren's grandmother, she had actually heard of that name as well. Tang Yiyi, Ji Caihong's best friend whom n.o.body liked in the whole Ji Family. But since she once saved Ji Caihong's life, that's why Ji Caihong really trusted her. Not knowing that she had been keeping a snake right by her side.
"Whatever happened that year, did it have anything to do with Ling Qiaolian?" asked Ru as she glanced at her brother who had concerned look on his face as he stared at her expressions changing. She was referring to the year about which she knew nothing. The year that had been wiped clean from her memory.
Rong thought about it before answering her cautiously, "At least, it all started because of her hatred for the Ji family." He didn't think he was supposed to tell Ru everything clearly. If her mind was trying to suppress her memories, maybe it was for the better.
Unlike Ru, Rong had never been trained in medicine and it wasn't that he was unfamiliar with that field. But he wasn't as well-versed in medicine as Ru was. Just like how Ru's specialty was medicine and swordsmans.h.i.+p. Rong's main strength was in archery and hypnotism. That's why he couldn't tell how much effect his sudden revelation could have. Although he believed in her strong mental strength, he still didn't wish to see her hurt at any cost.
Even though every person in their Shadowwick state was an unmatched martial artist. Even they were divided into different categories. Every person had to choose a field he wanted to excel in. Just like Ru, who got too invested in medicine. That is why Rong's expertise of no use to Ru. He couldn't help her even with his hypnotism. Because he wasn't sure of the consequences and he didn't dare to take that risk with her.
Ru didn't know at this point what was right or wrong. But she understood one thing for certain, Xiao Zhiyuan's kidnapping had something to do with Ling Qiaolian and as for her intentions, Ru couldn't tell. She abruptly turned around and said, "Big brother, I have to find Yuan at all costs."
Rong looked at her determined expression and didn't say anything. He had expected something like this from her. She was stubborn and who didn't know that in the entire Shadowwick state?
"After destroying so many bases of those animals, I definitely have a way to find them as well," said Rong in an a.s.suring way and Ru suddenly felt a rush of calmness and warmth spread throughout her body. She didn't know how but his mere presence was so rea.s.suring that she couldn't describe it in mere words anymore. It was like she knew someone was there saying, 'Go ahead, I got your back.'
Replaying his words in her mind, she frowned as she said, "Big brother if you had been destroying that organization's bases. How come they didn't come to find trouble with you?"
"I have a bargaining chip," answered Rong in a calm manner. Before Ru could question anything, she heard his cellphone's vibration from the table. He bent down a little to take his phone and answered the call, "How is it going?" He listened to the other person's reply before nodding, "Okay. Take them both to my place. I'll be greeting them personally."
Ru frowned as she saw his lips curled up in a smirk. "Bro, who is the bargaining chip?"
"You'll know," said Rong calmly. "First, you have to come with me?"
Ru quirked her brows at him in question, "Where?"
He offered his hand to her and asked, "Do you trust me?"
Ru looked at his hand before lifting her eyes to glance at his face as she answered, "More than myself."
He smiled at her gently in reply as he said, "Then just follow me." Ru nodded her head and took his hand in hers without any hesitation at all.
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With the rising tide of steam power and machinery, who can come close to being a Beyonder? Shrouded in the fog of history and darkness, who or what is the lurking evil that murmurs into our ears?
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Legend of Fuyao
Chinese Drama Adapted
While excavating tombs, an archaeologist, the "red-haired witch," causes too great a disturbance, becoming a martyr as a result of the grave chamber's collapse. Seventeen years later, she finds herself transmigrated into the Five Regions Continent as the delinquent, Meng Fuyao, who struggles to survive in the lowest rungs of society.
If the Deep Sea Forgets You
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.
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The Rest Of My Life Is For You
Yu Yuehan is the usual rich, perfect, aloof president—the richest man in City H; but one day, a female toddler suddenly appears in his life as his daughter! Despite being certain that he has never touched a woman before, DNA tests certify that the toddler is his! He soon becomes a good 'daddi' for the little toddler, Xiao Liuliu.
Two years later, for some inexplicable reason, Xiao Liuliu becomes very fond of a trial nurse, Nian Xiaomu, hired to take care of her. Over time, Nian Xiaomu reveals her charming side bit by bit; and for the first time in his life, Yu Yuehan is drawn in by this mysterious woman…
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While excavating tombs, an archaeologist, the "red-haired witch," causes too great a disturbance, becoming a martyr as a result of the grave chamber's collapse. Seventeen years later, she finds herself transmigrated into the Five Regions Continent as the delinquent, Meng Fuyao, who struggles to survive in the lowest rungs of society. As a tsundere, crafty, loyal, vengeful, bold, and sharp-tongued woman, she has a unique charm that draws people around her. Follow the funny Fuyao as she defies fate and ascends to supremacy!
The Sinners' Queen
It's a simple but complicated story of how a girl buried in debt obtained the Immoral System and how this same girl evolved from a pure and weak girl into someone entirely different. Join the exciting ride. Be warned though. Once again, be warned. It's all about .... ................. EDIT: Can't say for sure but I'll probably go the seven deadly sins route. Thanks for all the support! Of course, more support will still be and will always be appreciated. Come, VOTE YOUR POWER STONES! XD ................ PS: Pic's not mine. All credits go to its rightful owner. ..................... HEAVY REMINDER: NO ONE AGED 17 AND UNDER ADMITTED (in case the parental restriction is not showing below). KIDS AND THOSE SENSITIVE TO DARK ISSUES, I'M BEGGING YOU, PLEASE DON'T EXPLORE THIS IMMORAL STORY, THANK YOU!!! Another Reminder: MC's growth is kind of slow. #ImmoralSystem #Romance #Mystery/Gore #FemaleProtagonist #BadassML #Fantasy #Modern/Contemporary #SystemWithPersonality #Weak-To-Strong-Protagonist .................... Last one. XD Please try to visit my other novel too. Title: Quick Transmigration: Saving The Crazy Villainess Link: https://www.webnovel.com/book/12925525506052005/Quick-Transmigration%3A-Saving-The-Crazy-Villainess ... Violent reactions or inquiries? Reach out to me through Discord: Ifallforblue#5480
Rebirth of a Villainess
Eastern Fantasy
Stabbed in the back by her sect brother. Xu Hui promised not to make the same mistake that she made, trusting blindly without leaving any room for doubt. With her dying breath, she swore to return one day and seek vengeance on the one that betrayed her. ------------------------ Illustrator: Lukas_x Cover design: Rebecacovers
Love Chain: My cute demon bride
Warning: Some chapters are not suitable for children. After waking up from a coma she has been in for 10 years, Mo YuYan realised that she lost all her memories. Her brothers were there for her but they treated her as if she was a baby. She was forced to live alone made her think that her family was hiding something from her and decided to uncover the mystery. They were hiding something from her for 12 years but it was time for her to face it. Unfortunately, before she found out anything, her family informed her that they decided to find a future husband for her. Being lost and troubled, a 18 years old YuYan ran away from a forced engagement meeting and to hide from them she sneaked into someone else room to hide. Who would have thought that she would meet the owner of the room by accident? 'Do you know the consequences for entering a man's room?' He grabbed her waist while holding the back of her neck before slowly whispering into her ears with his hot breath and sexy voice. 'You only have two options to choose from... either marry me... Or I will kill you.' -------------------------------------------------- Disclaimer: For all those that don't like forced loved/ men forcing things on women this novel may not be your taste I suggest not to read than rate or review unfairly. Some chapters after 101 might not be suitable for readers below 18 years old. ------------------------------------------------- Disclaimer: ** I don't own the book cover characters and background. CTTO of the book cover characters and background -------------------------------------------------- Hi everyone, it's my first time to share my book. I am still a new author, working alone with the story I created and I would love to improve and learn more. I will highly appreciate if you help me correct any mistakes you find. Sorry in advance for wrong grammars or spellings... I'm a Filipino, so English is not my first language... Pasensya na po.. I will work hard for everyone.. I'm open for any suggestions and feedback but please prevent disrespectful and unprofessional words. You can PM me for comments, corrections or suggestions through discord. zsaivryL#5904 I'm also creating another book Blood Tears: My Husband's Wickedness. I hope you'll support it too. -------------------------------------------------- UPDATES: > For the previous slow and no updates, I'm sorry. I've been in the hospital for quite some time and was on recovery, but I'll try to catch up with the chapters. I will release 2 or 4 chapters per day (usually 4), if I failed to do so, I promise to release 4 chapter the next day. There are also times that I release more than 5 chapters a day, depending on the available chapters that I completed. Each chapters will not be lower than 600 words, there may be more depending on the chapters plot but its guaranteed 600 words or more. Daily updates will be around 8AM PST and 7PM PST due to my new work schedule but there are days that I might release it earlier than scheduled. (EX. 2AM pst instead of 7Am PST) Lastly, depending on the votes and reviews for each chapter, I might give a bonus chapters. Number of chapters per day might increase depending on views.. :) Note:. - (spoiler alert) some characters might appear in the future chapters (make sure to remember their contribution) - (spoiler) main sypnosis starts after...chapters LOL This book is a series.. Story will continue on the following books: Love Chain: My cute demon bride Blood Tears: My husband's wickedness Broken Laws: Away with a Soldier Looking forward for more readers!
Beautiful Transmigrating Librarian: Supreme God's System
Mu Xuan Yin was an introvert librarian. One day, she read a sad novel where all the characters suffered the miserable end and then she prayed to God before her sleep, wished that all the characters in that novel could live happily ever after. The next morning, she transmigrated to the world in the novel only with her mobile phone that installed with Supreme God's System as an application and her mission is to save all the characters in the novel from their sad ending. The main character died when protecting her from the bandits?! Even the demon king bullied her and forced her to sign a contract with him?! Mu Xuan Yin: "First, I will take the hidden strongest cultivation techniques then I only need to replace the main character to save all the characters and the world. Not hard at all…" ..... Demon King: "She is mine! Kill every male that dares to get close to her!" Holy Maiden: "He is mine! Slay every female that dares to seduce him!" Mu Xuan Yin: "How can I help other people if I cannot get close to any males and females?!" ________________________________________________________________________________________________ I opened a Patreon for this webnovel, please show your support if you enjoy the novel. :) https://www.patreon.com/godadi https://ko-fi.com/godadi release schedule: daily 1 chapter per day (if I too busy to write the chapter today I will release 2 chapters tomorrow)
Good Girl Gone Bad: Queen of the Underworld
After her gruesome death, Seraphina Yue woke up 6 years in the past. "Bloody hell! Did I survive hell?" **** In the past 6 years, Seraphina Yue lost her memories due to an unprecedented car crash. In those last 6 years of her life, she was haunted, tortured, she witnessed the few people she cares about dimmed with lifelessness and eventually was killed without knowing why they were after her. Alas, just as she thought she was dead, Seraphina Yue found herself waking up from where her nightmare began along with her forgotten memories in the past and the future occurrence. Was it a curse or a blessing in disguise? Was she dreaming or hallucinating? Was the truth she knew was the actual truth or just a whole circus of deceit? And lastly, was regaining her memories back would able to turn things around or will it only shamble everything all over again? ------- Catch me on discord: BAJJ#2931 Buy this pleb a Kofi -- https://ko-fi.com/iambajj Cover photo not mine. All credits to the rightful owner.
Lady Cultivator
The challenges a female cultivator had to overcome on her life journey were countless. She mustn't be lacking in talent, cultivation techniques, medicinal pills, and magic weapons. Otherwise, her cultivation would progress too slowly. She also mustn't have too many emotions, weaknesses, kindness, and greed. If she had too much of them, she would soon be saying hello with death. Moreover, she must look neither too pretty nor too ugly. Although she mustn't be stupid, she also couldn't be too intelligent. Being a female cultivator, Mo Tiange naturally had to face those challenges. Nevertheless, being orphaned from a young age had toughened her tenacity and resilience. Neither having what were deemed as waste spiritual roots nor limited resources could deter her spirit. Staying as inconspicuous as possible but never let an opportunity go was her daily life. Follow Mo Tiange as she embarked on a journey to survive and achieve immortality in the harsh and merciless cultivation world…
Priestess Of The Land
*Current cover credits go to Rei_chie as fan_art from our POTL discord server* ^_^ Amalthea wakes up in the body of the Prime Minister's 2nd daughter, Tria Ashir. A motherless daughter who has been abandoned and left to die because of her poor mental health and absence of talent. Not even a day has passed since she traveled into this unknown world, and she is already being married off to a prince, with a similar reputation, a cripple. However, things are not always what they seem. Follow along, as Tria becomes a revered existence to the world and a wife at home. ~~~~~ This novel as writing prompt #17- Women Rules The World ~~~ Discord: https://discord.gg/s7Mm9Nt
Accidentally Married a Fox God - The Sovereign Lord Spoils His Wife
Just as Li Meirong thought her life couldn't get any worse, she transmigrated into an abused body of a servant girl being sold at a brothel in a completely different world. Saved by a mysterious stranger, she stumbled her way into a large cultivation sect. She struggled to find her place in this new realm, with its own rules and obstacles, far different from the one she was used to. One day, while on a quest to find a spirit beast, she encountered a wounded fox cub in the woods. "From now on, you will be my precious companion...." Hugging the cub closely to her chest, she showered him with affection. Without her noticing, the fox cub narrowed his lustrous golden eyes and flashed a set of razor-sharp fangs. 'Who does this stupid girl think she is?!' Does she not notice the noble bearing of the Sovereign Fox Lord? 'You're lucky you're my wife or this Sovereign Lord would have killed you a thousand times over by now!' As her journey continued with her adorable pets by her side, Li Meirong began to realize that in this world, her powers were incredible! "Little Fox, Little Fox! I have my own space to grow divine herbs and can even summon legendary beasts!" The Little Fox rolled his eyes. Humph! Isn't it only a few divine herbs Obviously, as her husband, he would provide her with whatever she required. As for those other pets... if they dare touch even a single strand of hair on his wife's head, a death sentence awaits them! Meanwhile, the Fox Lord had been experiencing his own set of difficulties. His wife still thought he's just a dumb little animal! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Excerpt; "Surely, you don't assume your Husband's fire could be doused so easily?" he inquired at length, revealing a trace of wickedness as his thin lips hooked upwards. "I will have to trouble my wife to take care of me." "Please, I can't take any more trouble. Y-you can't be serious..." she whimpered. 'This shameless, outrageous man, can't he see I'm exhausted?!' "Everything is going to be fine," said Zhu Qingyue, licking his lower lip. He teasingly imitated her own previously spoken words. "Don't worry. I've got this all under control." "..." Li Meirong's mouth hung wordlessly open. She realized that her inebriated decision had led her into another unexpected death trap! One round after another, the pitiful, ignorant wife of the Sovereign Fox Lord had discovered and repeatedly reacquainted herself with all the sore parts of her body. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ I opened a Patreon for this webnovel. Please show your support for the novel. :) https://www.patreon.com/marriedafox The discord channel for the novel - if you would like to be part of any discussion relating to the novel, questions to the author, sharing art content, etc', join now! :> https://discord.gg/KpSTSHu ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ *This novel contains mature and explicit scenes, depicting violence, as well as sexual content.*
The Inconceivable Flame: A Fallen Angel's Disguise
Pinning her tall body against the hard wall, he looked into her beautiful emerald green eyes as he spoke in a deep voice, "I have two options for you," his body came closer to hers as he continued, "Be my girlfriend. Or," his lips turned into a sly smile as he whispered close to her ear, "Be my boyfriend." He even dared to wink right before her as his dark orbs glinted amusingly. ----- There are plenty of things that break not just a heart but a person as a whole. Some people get broken by love and some by family. But she was broken by life itself. She left her clan to discover the world but she forgot something her grandfather once told her, 'The world outside is a scary place. It's filled with people who would want to befriend you only to devour you alive. People like us are an anomaly. And the world calls us monsters but they forget; they are also the monsters wearing a mask of an angel.' To grow stronger, she seized as much power as she could by Ruling Europe under the disguise of a man- Lord Alev Knight. But now, she's forced to come back to China where she buried her memories along with herself over a decade ago. What will happen when those buried painful memories will come to haunt her again. Will she choose the path to destroy the people who betrayed her or someone will alter her idea of revenge? And what exactly pushed her to live with multiple identities? What made her disguise herself as a man? Will she be able to find the hidden truths of her own existence? Or she'll be buried herself with those truths? Xiao Zhiren left China when he was a teenager. Now, he's back in China to find the answers that were left unknown as he watched his mother being murdered before him. Will he be able to find the enemies wearing the masks of friends? Or he'll have to wear a mask himself? 'I can conceive death but betrayal is not allowed.' She had left those words behind for him. Will he be able to find the person who left him with a promise to come back? Or like every promise, he'll be forced to believe that promises are only made to break you? ---------- Side Note: This book is actually a standalone book. You don't have to read my other book to know this one's story. Other Works from the Author: "Mr. CEO Loves The Devilish Beauty" Completed "Imperfect Desires" Ongoing
Codename:Phoenix
"Airline Heiress turned Murderer" "Spoiled Heiress Murdered Her Soon to be Father in Law" Xing Yin was once the envy of every female species. Aside from having an airline magnate as a doting father, she also had the most sought after bachelor Prosecutor Zhang Chenric as her fiancé. Unfortunately, things went down the drain for Xing Yin when she was framed for the death of General Prosecutor Zhang, Zhang Chenric's father. The negative publicity and unending gossips severed Xing Yin's bonds with her loved ones and made her life completely miserable. Her father, instead of standing alongside her during the lowest point of her life, chose to save his company and his reputation by disowning her. Even the love of her life, who she thought will never leave her side, put her behind bars and abandoned her without knowing that she was already pregnant with his child. Despite all the hardships everyone thought would destroy her, Xing Yin endured and survived. Like a phoenix, she rose from the ashes of her old self and clung on the flickering spark of hope in her heart. She lived through the flames of destruction and redeemed herself for the sake of her daughter. She then decided to forget the past and get on with her new life and identity-- vowing to never exact revenge to those who wrongfully accused her. However, fate had prepared a different path for Xing Yin and her daughter. The expansion of her Hotel and Casino Empire pulled her back to the place that shattered her dreams and tainted her soul. Will Xing Yin, now known as Wang Reiji, risk her present life to vindicate her previous self? Or will she choose to leave the past behind and live a worry-free life with her daughter? WARNING: SLOW UPDATES/IRREGULAR CHAPTER RELEASE
The Forgotten Princess
Alicia Rosalyn Von Heist is the youngest daughter of King Edward of Alvannia. She is an illegitimate child born from a maid in the castle her father has fancied. After her mother died when she was young her father took her home and 'adopted' her. Because of her low birth and illegitimacy she was neglected by her father the king and bullied by her stepmother the queen and her step-siblings. When she was 16 years old a war broke out with the neighboring country of Grandcrest. The war lasted for two long years and the two countries have made a truce at the end. The Grandcest empire demanded a princess to be married to the young king. It is said that the king of Grandcrest specifically asked for the hand of Alicia. Alicia was 18 years old when she was sent to Grandcrest as the fiancee of the young king who was said to be a cold blooded evil tyrant, King Regaleon of the Grandcrest empire. Note: Cover photo from Pinterest. Thanks to my content editor Val for making this. Picture is from the novel Return of the Female Knight
Doomsday Wonderland
Horror&Thriller
Lin Sanjiu is a normal woman in modern-day society. Everyone admires her outstandingly handsome, gentle, and rich boyfriend. However, Lin Sanjiu feels vaguely afraid of this "perfect" boyfriend. She's always felt that her boyfriend looks at her like she's a tasty piece of meat... The transformation happened one night. Sanjiu got into an argument with her boyfriend, and he finally revealed his true colors. As it turns out, he was a being with special abilities from an apocalyptic world who wanted to eat Sanjiu to help him evolve. To his dismay, he ended up being the one killed by Sanjiu with her hidden abilities instead. However, Sanjiu's troubles don't end with her dead boyfriend. In fact, the world she resides in is starting to go through unusual changes. This world is becoming a scorching hot hellhole...
Empress of Another World
Love and conspiracy will all be mine! The court of the Otherverse is a place where poison lurks beneath the beauty. I, who desires to become queen, needs to make everything mine in order to survive! Beauty and poison both! ------ Translator's synopsis: Sa Bina was on her way to write her SAT when she suddenly finds herself in a strange world. She is sent to be the old emperor's concubine, but on their wedding night, the emperor gets murdered by no one other than his own son and the heir! To survive, Bina makes a deal with beautiful but deadly Lucretius and her life in this dangerous kingdom begins. ------- Copyright Owner's Information: © VISCACHA 2015 / D&C MEDIA ------ ** The novel has a web comic adaptation **
Under The Veil of Night
In the City of Crime, one law stands above them all: Only the strongest can live. Fighting is normal, extortion is common, and death is inevitable. Born into a wealthy family yet forced to live in poverty, Kanae Nali vowed to become strong enough to take back what rightfully belonged to her—even if it meant that she had to face the consequences and brave the dangers lurking in every corner. Yet on the outside, just like her mysterious peers, she was no different from the other high school students living their lives to the fullest. "Under the ray of light, my ability will only make me die faster. Under the veil of night, my ability allows me to survive longer." ____ Special thanks for Coraphyll, Jiyen, Aistich, Cailin, Lyna, and Chip for their help in making the synopsis
The Emperor's Daughter
I have come, I have been born, I have gone crazy. This new life of mine with an impossibly long name, Ariadna Rerg Ilestri Frei Agrigent. I was born into royalty but into jealousy and hatred due to the position of my father. My father is a madman? The tyrant who had climbed his way up to the top with blood and bones beneath his feet. Can I survive with him as my father? The Emperor is a very dangerous creature. But he is still my father. Ai... ------ © YUNSUL 2014 / D&C MEDIA
Rebirth of the Female Antagonist: XUANRONG
I was humiliated.. I was killed.. My family abandoned me.. My sister and lover betrayed me.. At the very end of my last breath, I swore. I swore to the heavens. I swore to all the Gods. No matter how many lifetime pass, I will come back and collect the debts they owed me. Even if I have to sell my own soul. I, XuanRong shall definitely return. ------------ I rule under the heavens, I rule above the earth. I am ruthless against my enemy, But I am shameless when it comes to her. I am the ruler but she is the law. People kneel when they see me But I only bow down and worship her. She was frozen like a winter snow, But her smile was warmer than the summer's spring. I, Xu Fei Yi will definitely conquer her. ------------ [Author's Note:] A typical rebith-revenge type of novel. Read it in your own volition. Slow paced romance and story outline. CLICHÉ NOVEL--- DO NOT READ. This novel contains violence and sexual abuse scenes that may not be suitable for very young readers. Strict Parental Guidance is advised. [PLEASE ADOPT ME \(T^T)/ and DONATE @ paypal.me/sayurihyuuga] Book Cover: Pristine Editor: Avi/Prikkrang and Supremetobs ------------ The author [Sayuri] is a novice writer, not a native American and has no proper training in writing a novel.
Princess Lyn: Fleeting Dreams
"I would give you everything There's nothing in this world I wouldn't do To ensure your happiness I'll cherish every part of you Because without you beside me I can't survive." (Part of a series: This is Book 1) The Year 4014 A woman with long black hair that fell past her shoulders stood in front of the ivory bed, her gaze fell on the window, "If only I wasn't a princess," Princess Lyn, 16 years old wishes to discard her noble lineage and believes the world has long become corrupt. She wishes to change it, not as a Princess. But as Lyn. Because of the cursed birthmark she was born with, her whole family shuns her. Confined in the northern area of the castle, where little people know of her existence. During this time a man who is the complete opposite of her appears before her. Somebody who is always smiling and carefree, but in the depths of those bright eyes lay a hidden secret. A temporary truce is made with the Sound and Mist Kingdom, but hostility between the two sides remain. Can Kazuya, the Sound Kingdom ambassador ease the tensions? Or will he lead to the downfall of the already crumbling alliance? --- *Cover is commissioned. artist: Zushi* Join Me On Discord: https://discord.gg/9Cwt9Jz Part of "Lyn Journey" series (1) Princess Lyn: Fleeting Dreams (ongoing) (2) Queen Lyn: Clash Of Kingdoms (ongoing) (3) Empress Lyn: Overlapping hearts - Side Purple Flower The Wolf and Beautiful Blade Updates: 2 Chapters everyday (UK Timezone)
Evil Emperor's Enchanting Martial Consort
Levy Scarlet is the highly acclaimed military doctor of the 22nd Century also a wizard she can use Requip magic, a form of Spatial Magic. Passing to another world at the sound of duang, divine doctor in both Chinese and western medicine Levy Scarlet. To her surprise, she woke up in the body of a girl, Gu Hua. Through Hua's past memories, she found out that she was bullied due to her weak physique, even though she came from a renowned family. Newly awakened, she does not only have the magical powers of her previous life, but she also became the owner of an ancient treasure that resides within her new body. Boundless Beast, treasures beyond her wildest imagination and spiritual beasts, all within her grasp... She is a sight to behold of all the under the heavens, including that of a mysterious handsome man. "All I need is the power to be able to protect the people I care for. So long as I can have the strength to do that, I don't care if I'm weaker than everyone in the world." Editor: Shiksha Jerath |
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The Reincarnated Assassin is a Genius Swordsman
Raon's entire life had been lived as a dog on a leash. Through a twist of fate, he obtained a new life. Wrath remained in the wreckage of his destroyed leash. Finally capable of standing on his own feet, he decided to live life by his own will. He would slay anyone standing in his way… Even if they were a god. Show More
# action # adventure # fantasy # supernatural
RE: My Dragon Girlfriend In The Dragonic Apocalypse
An invasion like no other. Dragons destroying everything in sight. A new world rising from the ashes. Blake lived through it all before he died, but now he was back, back to the time before things had ever happened. A strange place with a strange girl.... Blake had no idea how it happened, but he suddenly had one of the enemies of mankind, a dragon girl, as his girlfriend. --Extra Info-- Yuri tag is for his wives. Everyone in the harem will love each other. Extra tag: NO NTR Join my Discord! https://discord.gg/79yyJSD Show your support and buy me a coffee or join patreon! ko-fi.com/invayne patreon.com/invayne Show More
# fantasy # yuri # harem
Son of the Hero King
My aunt, the acting regean told me: «Work hard my nephew. You have a royal family to build.»-----A story of reincarnation. A story of growth. A story of love. A story of lust.After dying a simple death, a boy reincarnated in a new world. A world where magic is common and dragons are real. A world where goddess exists and monsters abound.This story follows Sol, the son of the hero king. A man who literally saved the world, at the cost of his life.Watch as he grows and evolves to become his own person, moving from the shadow of his parents and set his own record in history. All the beautiful women he gets along the way is just a bonus.****Notice:* — mean that it will be a kinky chapter with some preliminary.** — mean that's it will be a kinky chapter with actual sex. Show More
# adult # mature # smut # harem # ecchi # action # comedy # fantasy # supernatural
Immortal In The Magic World
Eli was transmigrated to a world of magic and became immortal. He had endless life and could never die. "Huh? I'm talentless? Then, I'll just train for as long as I need, even if it takes 1000 years. That should be enough for me to become strong." "The skill is hard to learn? Then, I'll take a few dozens of years to research it. There's no way it's that hard, right?" "What? I can sacrifice my life force to gain spirit power? That's a bargain!" "The enemy is here? Hell, I'll just hide for 10000 years. Let's see if he can outlive me. I'll come out once he's dead." This is the story of an immortal who first struggled to live in the world of magic until he became strong enough to slaughter endless worlds. Show More
# adventure # fantasy # xuanhuan
Reincarnated With The Van Helsing System
Many people wish to be transported to another world, beautiful women, supernatural powers, adventures and the list continues. But what happens when you are born in a place where almost everyone see you as a tool, which turned out to be useless for their purposses. Falling into the depths of despair after losing what he cared for the most, the unmistakable sound of a notification changed his destiny and the one of all the planes of existence, but was it for the good... or not? "The host's current body is too shitty for the system, physical reformation in progress", "physical reformation complete, as a one time reward for surviving the host might ask the system for a wish". Follow Daimon on his journey through a world where the existences called "Gods" are only higher ranked mages. ----------------------------------- If You like monsters folklore and cute girls then be my guest ----------------------------------- The cover is not mine, so all the credit for the right owner ----------------------------------- The story will have a lot of dark elements so if you don't have stomach for that then I suggest you to leave, oh also i'm quite a pervert myself so be prepared for that (NO NTR). Show More
# fantasy # harem # adventure
Harry Potter: Dimensional Wizard
Edward was reincarnated into the world of Harry Potter, an act which excites him giving the fact that this was one of his favorite books. So, he embarks on the path of wizardry in the hope of discovering the way it works, the laws or theories that govern it; he wanted to find its essence.When Edward finally uncovers the answers to the question he pondered on, he suddenly thought to himself: «Since the world of Harry Potter is real, what about all the other anime, movies, games, and books that I read from my past life? And if they are indeed real, how I can I get there?»***This story is an Infinite Stream novel where the mc travels through different anime and movie worlds acquiring various magical abilities and knowledge in order to become a supreme wizard that stands on the top of countless dimensions and universes.Warnings: The MC will spend a great deal of time in the Harry Potter World before going to other worlds.I have not decided whether the [Curse Child] is canon or not. I do not care what JK Rowling said.Although this fanfic will be a Harem, the mc will not have a thousand women. Most likely, I will write so that he has a certain relationship with some female characters, then he will leave her in her own universe. Only a few will follow him in his journey. Also, a few men will also be in his group. THIS IS NOT A YAOI. Show More
# action # adventure # fantasy # harem
System vs Rebirth
After Stargaze Family executed his family, Noel Ardagan embarked on his journey, restoring his family name with the help of a System. "What? How the heck did she get it before me? The system told me that I'm the only one who knows about it!" Noel Ardagan cursed in anger, "That conniving murdering woman!" "At this point in time, only I should be aware about this tomb. But how did he find out about it?" Anna Stargaze, even after her reincarnation, couldn't comprehend Noel's actions. The clash between of a person holding a system and a reincarnator who knows everything in the future is about to start. Show More
# fantasy # action # adventure # romance
Villain: The Play of Destiny
Keith, a vieux riche, spoiled and cherished, heir to the Demiliore Consortium, lives his life at large. Power, Wealth, Fame; He has it all.But is it all just a dream?With a set of memories, the knowledge of the future, in a play orchestrated by the destiny, knowing well that he is born to be a Villain, will he prevail? Or is he going to fall at the hands of the Child of Destiny just like he did in the nightmare that haunts him?***Author's Note:Yes, the story is heavily influenced by Urban-Fantasy Chinese Novels. Don't read if you have a problem with those types of plots. 'Cliche' plot elements are bound to appear, so if you easily get triggered by such things, keep away. And I would advise you to not even start the story if you are the ardent believer of 'Good shall prevail over the Evil'. Keep away! MC here is a Villain! But yes, he is not someone deprived of emotions, even though he is a Scum. So, do not expect an outright Evil MC either.I don't write Netorare. Don't worry about it!***Update Schedule:Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday on WN, SH, MSB. Coming soon on RoyalRoad.As for the Patrons, almost Daily updates with guaranteed 25 Chapters each month with a possibility of a few more Chapters.Warnings:> Incest> Dark Elements> Sexual Content> Traumatising Content> Gore> Manipulative MC> Sexual Abuse> Parallel World (Almost a new World)> Fantasy Elements (Full-fledged Fantasy later)> System> Slavery Show More
# action # adult # fantasy # harem # mature # romance # seinen # supernatural
My Wife is the Asura Empress
[One of the Best Harem Story on WN] [#WPC320 #Villain_Theme Winner] [Read only if you want a great plot, sweet romance, and a perfect harem without any forced development.] [This novel is not where MC rules the plot and grows alone. The story belongs to mc and his spicy harem (girls).][Unique Yandere Girl, Nyla. You might love her personality, and find her very special.][Story would make sense as it progresses. I have avoided info dump and explained in a natural way to answer each question through the characters.] In a parallel universe, Earth was invaded by nefarious Dhovrix two hundred years ago, Human had no choice but to fight them. Their strength paled in comparison and they lost even though they were greater in numbers. However, the Human race made a breakthrough in technology and they were able to build a Portal that led them to the Land of Asuras where they found magic beasts. Killing them gave them super skills to contend against the Dhovrix race which had taken over one-third of the earth's region. Dhovrix might start a war again anytime so Humans needed to be prepared. To save humanity, and not let Dhovrix's race steal more from the earth Human needed the power to face them. Rio, a 16-year-old boy, was adopted by the Havenglow family and got his engagement broken by the Mailon family because he had no innate talent. He was sent to the land of Asuras for becoming strong but something happened that made him walk a path where he had to go against the humans. Join this exciting journey of Rio, who marries the Asura Empress and goes against the human race to raise to power. Will he choose the dark side where his wife lives or will he choose his birthplace where he grew up? Show More
# fantasy # harem # romance # action # adventure # comedy
Konoha Hypocrite
Crossing to the Naruto World, Uchiha Tonan obtained the 'Legacy Inheritance System'. As long as the people who acknowledged him died, he could inherit all abilities of the deceased. Therefore… "Konoha's higher-ups mistreated the Uchihas. So, I've decided to lead the clan to launch a coup d'état after three years." "Ding! Gained Uchiha clan's acknowledgment." Two years later. "Tonan, this is the evidence of the Uchiha clan's betrayal. When all is said and done, it's your clan. So, I want to hear your opinion." "I'll always stand on the village's side." On that fateful night, Tonan stood on the Hokage Rock, coldly watching the Uchihas' annihilation. He spread his hands, being grateful to his clansmen's gifts. The next day. "Lord Hokage, I shed blood for Konoha and became the village's sword. And this was how you treated the meritorious clan." "Tonan, didn't you agree to it!?" "I don't know what you are talking about. The fury of clan extermination is irreconcilable. Today, I will destroy the Sarutobi and Shimura clans to appease my clan members' souls in heaven." A high-leveled hunter often puts on a disguise to lower the prey's guard. Show More
# action # adventure # fantasy # martial_arts # mature # psychological
That Unique Monster Who Just Got the 'Consciousness' Passive Skill
…Ring! [ The Unique Skill 'Grand Devourer' has been acquired! ] That's how it first started. And then… it didn't stop: [ The Unique Skill 'Evolve' has been acquired! — [ The Passive Skill 'Jelly-like Shapelessness' has been acquired! — [ The Passive Skill 'Resistant Body' has been acquired! — [ The Unique Skill 'Dwell' has been acquired! — [ The Unique Skill 'Skill Copy' has been acquired! — [ The Passive Skill 'Mana Perception' has been acquired! ] Up until… [ The Passive Skill 'Consciousness' has been acquired! ] And then I was through— Normally, monster-type creatures don't just pop up in some random place—let alone a human place—out of the blue, and without notice. Yes, if we're talking 'normally', monsters belong more to places like remote, hostile grounds: they ought to be from dark, nasty forests, old caves, or abandoned, ancient ruins. As I said, it was only so long as we spoke of the usual deal, however. For better or worse, I wasn't your regular mob. So, forget about all the remote, uneasy places humans hardly go to—all the abandoned forests, caves, or dungeons I, a monster, should have been from—and picture a bright, lively family restaurant, in an oh-so-peaceful human village. A restaurant where people ate, chatted, and jested together, all having a good time, blissfully oblivious to the fact that, very soon, I would be cutting them all down. By magic, a monster-type creature spawned in such a place. It was me. So far, for the few seconds I had been living, it was quite the good life… I got to listen to a fantastic story being told and shared a cool moment with people. However! Following an uncertain course of events, I happened to be put up against a wall, with a sword aimed at my chest, before I was mercilessly killed. I, a unique monster, just spawned in that restaurant, with no clue regarding what was going on. All I knew was that I wanted to live and survive. Also, I knew I wasn't your regular kind of monster. Thankfully, I'd been granted unique abilities before I showed up. That is how I managed to survive. Show More
# fantasy # action # adventure # comedy # romance
The Innkeeper
In the depths of a newborn universe, a cultivator takes advantage of the abundant energy to refine himself a treasure. But after 14 billion years of refining and quite a few more to go, he decides to entertain himself by releasing countless systems and watching how the creatures of this fledgling universe handle them. On Earth, a young man, lost and confused about what to do with his life, sits in a park and looks up at the night sky. A shooting star, a wish and a bang. When the boy finally wakes up he hears a sound, "assimilation complete. Launching System. Welcome to the Midnight Inn. Host Designation: The Innkeeper." Show More
# fantasy # action # comedy # adventure # video_games
The Conquerors Path
Having lived a normal life all his life and died without being able to fulfill his desire and when he's given a task by a god, watch how he takes the protagonist's girls while making it hard for the hero. Will he take all the girls for himself or will he die trying? Come find out [There will be a lot of sex scenes but it might only start after about 60 or so chapters] (note: Hey first of all this is not a fanfiction!, it's true that the beginning of the story and some parts resemble some novels but none of the characters are related to others from the novel, also the story flow will become completely different later!! >Again not a fanfic! Show More
# fantasy # harem # romance # adventure # action # mature
Blood Legacy: New World of Doom
"Magic is believing in yourself, if you can do that, you can make anything happen."Ikaris, a genius student admired, exploited, and hated all his life for his brilliance, suddenly finds himself transmigrated into The Forsaken Lands, a fantasy world of myriad species born with the ability to use magic with imagination as their only limit.Alas, this gift carries a curse. The more you use it, the closer you are to death.After thousands of years of decline, the Free Races are fast approaching their demise, their survival threatened by this curse and an enemy that will not rest until it has devoured them all. Literally.Former allies and enemies, prey and predators are now cornered behind a huge wall, forced to collaborate to resist their invader. But can so much resentment and hatred be washed away so easily? Can predators and prey really overcome their instincts in the face of a common foe?Follow him on his journey from an ordinary human to a shining existence that will overturn the order established since the dawn of time. From an innocent soul to a merciless demon. From a human to something else. Show More
# adventure # fantasy # harem # action # supernatural # martial_arts
Hard Carry Support
SeoHyun is the number 1 ranker of the forgotten tr*sh game 'Asra'. He's now come to conquer Asrian, a mega-hit VRMMORP game that inherited Asra's world setting! But what he thought was a damage dealer hidden class was in fact… [Congratulations! You've selected the hidden class 'Support'!] "Huh…?" A support unlike any other! A support that hard carries by fighting and grabbing people by the neck! The tale of Hyun, the greatest support, begins now! Show More
# action # adventure # fantasy
After The Abyss Dragon Woke Up
Shi An is the last Abyss Dragon in the world. Since he was bored, he decided to go into a deep sleep while hugging his treasures. After fifty thousand years of satisfying slumber, Shi An opened his eyes only to discover that he had become a weak human with short hands and legs. He glanced down at his mysteriously downsized body and then lifted his head to look around his empty cave. "……" Where is my powerful and majestic body? My big tail? Most importantly, where are my treasures?! After thousands of years of hard work, sleeping just once has sent me to square one. *** In the year 2202, the conflicts between humans and monsters are becoming more and more intense. Although the monsters are strong, the fantastical species that used to rule the continent have all but disappeared. Shi An, the Shi family's youngest son, is Mage Academy's infamous mage who has no magic power. Each student's magic power is measured at the beginning of the school year. Shi An looked at the three destroyed magic detection equipment and innocently asked, "Eh? Are these equipment's quality not very good?" During actual combat training, low-ranked monsters fled before Shi An could get close. Shi An looked at their fleeing figures and innocently exclaimed, "Yay, lucky!" Everyone else was speechless. "……?" I believe I am dreaming. *** Mu Heng——human species' strongest mage——is the only remaining human who bears the noble dragon slayer bloodline. He coldly and arrogantly said, "Dragons? Extinction is their best outcome." A long time later, Mu Heng turned his head back to look at the dragon cub reclining on the piles of treasure. Mu Heng withdrew his gaze and leisurely asked, "Are there any other jobs? I want a well-paid one." Extinction is out of the question now. As a matter of fact, I can only earn more money so that I won't get kicked out of bed at night. Show More
# action # adventure # comedy # fantasy # school_life # yaoi
One Hundred Years As An Extra
'I died and became an extra in a male-dominated fantasy novel. The only problem was, I hadn't read the novel to the end. One thing I do know is that a terrible future awaits me, and thus, I, now Dalia, have decided to live a safe and prosperous life for the rest of my time here. Since I don't know what will happen, I will be a bystander observing the main character from the sidelines… I'll make my own happy ending away from the main plot!' With that determination, Dalia embraces the role of an extra. And like all extras, she clings to a golden thigh: Kaichen, the powerful wizard who is unwaveringly loyal to the protagonist. For Dalia who wants to have a happy ending, it was imperative to extract herself from the novel's plot… Yet her calm life is shaken when a flirtatious romance begins to bloom between her and her golden thigh. Will she be able to resist the temptation? Show More
# fantasy # mature # romance # smut
Marriage of the Di Daughter
The young lady from the Xue family was talented and beautiful, and married the dream husband at the age of 16. They had a loving and harmonious relationship and were together for 3 years when her husband attained the title of Imperial Scholar. Now that he had attained glory and honor, he was dissatisfied with his commoner wife. He craved power and wealth; in his quest to become prince consort, he regarded her as an obstacle to marrying the princess and was willing to murder both his wife and children. The arrogant and willful princess stood before her and ridiculed her: "So what if you are exceptionally beautiful and have unparalleled talents? After all, you are only a small official's daughter, for this princess to crush you – is just as simple as crushing an ant to death!" Her reputation was smeared, she committed suicide by hanging, her brother was murdered while seeking justice for her, and her old father fell ill from the chain of grievous news and passed away. During the 42nd year of Hong Xiao's reign, Yanjing's no. 1 beauty, Xue Fang Fei, passed away. She reincarnated into the body of the Grand Secretariat's daughter, Jiang Li, who drowned and was granted new life! She got into a prominent family and engaged in dirty, underhanded dealings non-stop. She came across all sorts of bad characters, be they monsters or freaks, she dealt with them accordingly. An eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth. Once she was soft-hearted, but now she has become heartless! Jiang Li swore never to be an insignificant character again, and never to allow anyone to trample over herself again. This lifetime, she would seek justice by having her revenge and resolving this blood feud! He is Northern Yan's youngest duke, he is unrestrained and beautiful, he is capricious, and he collects the world's strangest flowers. Everyone said that the Grand Secretariat's second daughter is spirited and lovely, pure and kind, and that she is likened to a white lotus. He is clad in beautiful, red clothes, and retorted with a smile, "A white lotus? She is clearly a man-eating flower that eats people without spitting out bones!" Jiang Li: "Duke, careful you don't break your hand." Ji Heng: "Such a ferocious man-eating flower, of course I'm going to snatch it home to safeguard." An unrestrained hunk vs a daughter from an aristocratic family. The pair of wolves in sheep's clothing join hands to tyrannize the world. Show More
# action # adventure # drama # fantasy # mature # romance
Brave Soul of Evil Supremacy
The protagonist is reborn in the world of the game he loved so much – [Dungeon Brave Souls]. However, he was reborn not as a hero who adventures with the heroine while flirting with her, but as a villain who steals the heroine and drives the world to extinction. Why in the world should he be reborn as a villain who ruined his favorite game? The protagonist is in despair, but he still decides to live his second life freely, using his knowledge of the game. However, the reality is not as good as he expected. Events that should not have happened in the game, scenario changes happen one after another…! The villainous character crushes both the demon king and the heroes. A heroic tale of evil supremacy! Show More
# action # adventure # comedy # ecchi # fantasy # harem # romance # school_life # shounen
Deep Sea Embers
On that day, the fog blocked everything. On that day, he became the captain of a ghost ship. On that day, he stepped through the thick fog and confronted a completely subverted and fragmented world—the old order had vanished, strange phenomonoms dominated the endless seas beyond civilized society, and isolated island city-states and fleets of ships challenged the sea that had become the last ember of lights for the civilized world. All of this while the shadows of the old days were still stirring in the deep sea, waiting to to devour this world that was about to die. But for the new captain of the ghost ship Vanished, there was only one question he had to consider first— Who knows how to drive this ship?! Show More
# action # adventure # comedy # fantasy # horror # mature # mystery # psychological # supernatural
Allrounders!!
Indra (5) grew up in her family while being shunned and ostracized. When she regained the memories of her previous life, she decided to run away from home and thus trained herself to absurdity. During her training, she encountered the young adventurer Sword, who looked just like a middle-aged guy. Worrying about the impertinent, eccentric, pointlessly strong young girl, Sword invited her to go on a journey with him. Show More
# adventure # comedy # fantasy
Debut or Die
A student who was preparing the Civil Service examination for 4th year, suddenly he found himself in an unfamiliar body 3 years ago. As well as a status window displaying a threat in front of his eyes! [Outbreak!] [Status Abnormality: 'Debut or Death' Occurs!] A diary about the transformation of the main character, who was suddenly challenged to be an idol even though he has never been in the industry before due to sudden threat of death. ※Speciality: He used to take and sell idol's data. Show More
# comedy # drama # fantasy
I Woke Up as the Villain
Working overtime as usual, I fell asleep for a moment only to wake up as the villain of a novel. "Well, it's a common cliche. Even the fact that I'll meet my fate and die. Dammit." I needed to find a way. How to survive after possessing the villain of a novel. Number one: "Make as many allies as possible."
# korean # fantasy # action
Idle Mage: Humanity's Strongest Backer
They said they came from out of nowhere. There were no signs of their arrival nor there were any loud sounds. One day, Humanity woke up and was forced to accept their existence...along with the destruction they brought with them. Ashton West, a orphan and a transmigrator from Earth. He woke up in this near-apocalyptic world without anyone else to rely on aside from himself. Thankfully, he was blessed with a golden finger that came with his transmigration package! Ashton: This world needs a Hero...sadly, I can't be bothered to be one. Ashton: Surely there's someone out there who can fulfill that role. As for me? Well... "Being 'Humanity's Strongest Backer' doesn't sound so bad." *** Disclaimer: 1. Cover's not mine. Found it online and edited it. This is for temporary use. Hit me up if this is yours and want it to be taken down. 2. Don't expect perfection. It doesn't exist. 3. I'm not in a race with the other authors. I have my own update schedule. Don't worry, it's frequent enough. All your support will be greatly appreciated. Thanks for checking out my work! Show More
# fantasy # slice_of_life # action # comedy
A Saint Who Was Adopted by the Grand Duke
I was forced to live in captivity for the rest of my life because I happened to be aware of the fact that I was a saint. I was truly a 'real' saint, but that didn't matter, because there was already a designated saint in the temple. When I died from all the abuse I endured, I was sent back to a time before all those previous events in my life had happened. After 15 regressions, I was exhausted. I prayed, "I don't want anything to do with this, so please just let me die," And at that moment when I could finally be able to die, someone said, "How about being my daughter?" …. That monstrous duke had adopted me. Show More
# drama # fantasy # romance # tragedy
Why Did I Have to Enroll
Ban Yu-won can understand all the languages in existence. He was able to translate every language, modify it. As a child, when Ban Yu-won first learned about the existence of the fictional building called the Tower of Babel in the Bible, his respectable grandfather told him it was their ancestors who built it. "The Tower of Babel was completed without collapse, and people have the wrong idea." One day, out of the blue, the Union Academy practical exam began. Finding traces of his ancestors at the academy, Ban Yu-won decides to enroll in the academy full of monsters. Show More
# action # adventure # fantasy # harem # school_life # supernatural
The Academy's Time Stop Player
Entered the academy in the game. With unbalancing skills that destroy the balance of the game's original storyline. Show More
# action # comedy # fantasy # harem # romance # school_life # supernatural
The Regressor and the Blind Saint
In this life, I will live for you. Show More
# action # adventure # comedy # fantasy # romance
The Villain Who Robbed the Heroines
When I read the development of the heroine getting stolen away, I left a malicious comment to the author. But then I woke up later, and I'm now the villain who is supposed to steal the heroine. Show More
# action # adult # adventure # fantasy # harem # psychological # school_life
Brand New Life Online: Rise Of The Goddess Of Harvest
Have you ever felt like you wanted to live a new life as someone else? Have you ever desired to experience a new life without the limits that our daily lives always put us through? Have you ever had the crave for adventure and to soar across endless horizons? Brand New Life Online, a new Full Dive VRMMO promised to make all these dreams come true. Said to be a brand-new experience at life, an incredibly realistic game and acclaimed to be fantastically complex yet simplistic enough for just anybody to understand and enjoy, this virtual reality game quickly took over the entire world of video games, with new players soaring the tens of millions in its first year of launch! Elayne, a young mother, is suddenly thrown into this game because she wanted to reconnect with her daughter, but she'll quickly find herself delving into endless conflicts, fights, action, and a world filled with history and mysteries… Will our protagonist be able to progress through these challenges all while taking care of her farm, protecting the forest, and also seeking her daughter? Who knows? Maybe she'll even end up defeating a World Boss! Join My Discord: https://discord.gg/JmEne5zHdt Show More
# fantasy # slice_of_life # action # adventure # video_games # comedy
The Emperor Has Returned
The savior of mankind and the conqueror of gods. Juan Calberg Kennosis, t he empire's first emperor, is betrayed by his loved ones and finally meets his death. …Or at least he should have.
['Lightning Magic Primer' has been consumed. Your understanding is very high.]
Zenith Online: Rebirth of the Strongest Player
What if one could defy death and, instead of perishing, be reborn? Such a situation happened to Kieran Silver after succumbing to his circumstances caused by wicked superiors. After being reborn, Kieran's desires changed and he considered the many routes. The route that resonated with him most was Zenith Online, the MMORPG that changed his life initially. In his past life, he was a bare minimum kind of guy, using the least at its maximum potential. However, his current outlook changed. Accomplishing the bare minimum? No, he would go above and beyond! On his path to greatness, creating an immortal legacy that resounds throughout the universe, dethroning his former guild, and other grand feats will become his stepping stones. To ensure his aspirations become reality, Kieran must walk a path where he becomes an entity prime for destruction. Magic, destruction, and ancient practices are just a few of the factors that mold his ultimate power. What began as one of the Hidden Classes would ultimately evolve into a one-of-a-kind entity! The ultimate power isn't given or born, it is manifested. Show More
# video_games # fantasy # action # adventure
Thumbs Up, Level Up
I am Um Ji-Cheok. An ordinary Hunter Assistant from South Korea. One day, the system spoke to me. "Become a GodTube Influencer? I have to gather Likes to level up?" Grandpa, is this why you gave me this name? Likes are my life! [Will you purchase the skill [Heavenly Demon's Single Lightning Flash] with your Likes?]
# korean # fantasy # action # modernsetting # superpowers
The Max Level Hero Strikes Back!
A powerless prince of the Rowane Kingdom, Davey O'Rowane. After falling into a coma, his soul traveled to a large hall where only the souls of the greatest heroes gather.
Strongest Necromancer Of Heaven's Gate
Good Looks: Check! OP Skills: Check! Face Slapping: Check! PP Size: Check! Lucien was more than ready to embark in his new adventure to save a dying world from destruction as part of the Heaven's Gate Project. However, just as he was about to be sent to the world that he was about to save, an accident happened, which forced his Patron God, the God of Gamblers, to take another gamble in order to preserve his chosen candidate's life. Lucien, who's new identity was named Lux, found himself in a world where darkness could be light, and light could be dark. A world where morality was but a thin line from depravity, and a happy ending could only be gained, by facing the world and slapping it with a Legion of the Undying. Show More
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Eastern Fantasy ROMANCE ACTION ADVENTURE R-18 HARÉM CULTIVATION WEAK TO STRONG ANGELS XIANXIA FAST CULTIVATION
Life wasn't the best for Darcel. Just because of what he was born with. He was robbed of a normal cultivation life by the hands of a strange and cruel Organization. An Organization that treats human life as nothing more than little lab rats and Darcel got forced into their cruel experimentations. For years he lived this way, only having a bit of protection because of his inborn powers. It wasn't until a recurring dream of his unexpectedly had a slight change to it. Be it luck, fate, or destiny, Darcel didn't know and frankly didn't really care. Because after that dream, his life took another dramatic turn to venture out into the universe and explore the pleasure of Yin's Darkness...
My new item can raise infatuation, but!
Fantasy ROMANCE ACTION ADVENTURE R-18 COMEDY MODERN SYSTEM HARÉM YANDERE
What happens when a good for nothing loser get his hands-on some magical contact lenses, with the ability of telling him exactly how to raise a woman infatuation, paired with a system powerful enough to travel between worlds, but not like any mc. This damned tool is a little broken and forced him to farm infatuation points none stop. What will then happen to the woman around him? ~~~~~~~~~~~~ I chose to make this in the multiverse because I always wanted to. This is for fun, and for my loyal sect members, don't come here expecting shit; this is only for yandere lovers.
Rise of the Cosmic_Emperor
Eastern Fantasy ROMANCE ACTION REINCARNATION R-18 COMEDY HARÉM CULTIVATION
There are three realms in the multi verse; The cosmic, the mortal and the nether realm. Hal grew up in the mortal realm with no idea whatsoever of who his parents were. His love for relics, adventure and the occasional danger would aid him in finding a genie's lamp. Rubbing a genie's lamp should grant three wishes, but Hal is struck by lightening instead and eventually arrives in the Cosmic realm with a large book in his mind space titled; The Primordial Cosmic Grimiore, that apparently holds all knowledge for a perpetual reign. And so Hal's journey begins in a little city called Salmon city, in the body of a 17 year old boy also named Hal but was sold into slavery by his own father. Hal finds out who his mother (prior to reincarnation) whose bloodline now flows unmixed in his new body is.... Join Hal as he battles mortals, Dragons, phoenixes, Gods and many more together with his harem of Beauties for the complete subjugation of the three realms. --------------------------------- So this is an original novel and I am giving it my all and I hope you give it a chance. P.s The cover Is not mine
Rise Of Evil Sword God
Eastern Fantasy ROMANCE ACTION R-18 HAREM CULTIVATION HENTAI MATURE MILF POLYGAMY DUAL CULTIVATION
Feng Yun was an ordinary young man unable to cultivate. One day, He got the inheritance of the Ancient Fire Demon Clan and a mysterious sword. With these he became a super genius and started his new journey from a small town to heaven, sweeping across the world, vying for the supreme existence. ------------------------ Release Schedule: 14 chapters per week. ------------------------ DISCLAIMER: English Isn't my native language, there's bound to be some errors here and there. I do not own the cover; I took it from Pinterest so if you're the owner of the cover and want me to take it down, please tell me, and I'll immediately take the cover down. ----------------------- Join Discord Server→ https://discord.gg/pZVsJWS Support me on Ko-fi → https://ko-fi.com/shadowlord Support Author on PayPal → paypal.me/dksagar
I got summoned to another world, then married a yandere!
Fantasy ROMANCE ADVENTURE R-18 COMEDY HAREM FANTASY YANDERE LITRPG
[Some chapters contain R-18 content.] [No rape] [No NTR] "I will become strong with this self-tailored game system! What?! Why does it give quests based on my wife's wishes?!" Kyoya got summoned to another world by a beauty whose aim was sole to get a weak husband! So weak that he wouldn't be able to get a harem and seek other women! Such motives quickly exposed beauty's real personality - a yandere - so Kyoya could only have two paths in his new life! Either to get enough strength to run away from the yandere wife or be strong enough to teach her common sense! A few days were enough to break one of his paths, however! But not only that, his special power, All Creation System, seemed to favor a yandere wife instead of him?! Discord Server - https://discord.gg/zjKqZjXuyU - Comments and replies of the author are his and only his opinion. - Story is a fiction solely for the entertainment purposes, nothing related to the reality. -
Legendary God Of Harem In The Modern World
Magical Realism ACTION COMEDY MODERN HAREM MALE LEAD OVERPOWER NETORARE GOD OF HAREM
Can a God truly die? Can a God be turned into a powerless mortal? Yes. Yes he can, just ask Ryan. For many years, the name 'Nergal' and 'God of the Underworld' was feared. All powerful and undefeated, Nergal terrorized and fought against all of his foes. Until one day, he was forced to retreat like a coward! In order to save his lieutenants and companions, Nergal must abandon his power, his status, and his godhood. So now he lives as the simple noodle seller named Ryan, unhappy and in a dead end life. But what if the Fates still have other plans for him? A goddess of a woman suddenly offered to be his queen. Queen!? Queen of noodles?! Has this woman gone insane!? What other explanation is there? Irina is a gorgeous, powerful, super rich CEO! She could have any man she wanted: from athletes, movie stars, celebrities! But she chose to marry a noodle seller instead!? Is this a problem that a God in the modern world has to deal with!? How the hell can Ryan live in peace with this mad woman throwing herself at him? Will the ghosts of his past as a God haunt him in the present day?
IS IT MY FAULT?
Henry used to be one of the poor local men in his small town .During his teen years he worked hard to brighten his life and his future ..Then after years of struggle and fighting he became an adult and achieved something, and he had everything but durimg that time he also lacked something too . Is it his fault that destiny wanted to play hard on him? Join his journey to know the prons and the cons which he faced and endured to know if anything happned during that time when he was searching for love , positivity and successfulness was all worth it .
Jameson's company is on the brink of collapse and he was finding a solution to it but he found something else: a curtain to a world that is full of secrets. Where he was in this world he had a little role, just a pawn of the king but with a secret, he discovered something that he will alter his destiny to protect and survive this disaster, it was just a disaster of his company but turned into a war, the key to his survival is the little secret he finds out and that was his daughter, and this is the story of President's Daughter.
Fate Written
Destiny Alders is a girl who loves expressing herself through writing in her journal. Ever since she was nine years old she loved to write down everything she couldn't say out loud. Her feelings, bad days, everything was written in her journals. It wasn't until the night before her thirteenth birthday when she wrote not because she wanted to, but because she felt a strong will to. Her very first journal entry that was not about herself. Sean Davis is a mysterious guy hoping to outrun a tragic event he blames himself for. Five years later, he finally decides that he can't heal in the same place things happened. Taking his father, and his two siblings with him, they move into Luna City where his grandmother lives, hoping for a fresh start. Things take a turn when Sean finds what caused his tragic event. • • • • ‼️TEASER‼️ He leaned on his car, relying on it for support. Whatever it was forcing its way back through his mind, he stopped fighting it. He allowed the tsunami of thoughts to flood throughout his mind as if it were punishment. Like he thought he deserved to be drowned in an endless loop of... regret? And then something out of this world happened. He met my gaze and in an instant, he was calm again. I could hear his heart rate slow down. There was no longer fear in his eyes, no inner battle in his head. He won the war, and he had used me as his lever. He took this second of peace and allowed his waves to steady. • • • • TWO PERSPECTIVES Much credit to "Descriptionair" Join Destiny and Sean on an emotional roller coaster of love, uncovered secrets, heartbreak and intensity. WATTPAD rankings: || Highest Rank - #1 in Heartfelt || Strong Language. All Rights Reserved.
A love called hatred
Alex stood up infuriated. He took a step towards her. "I know what I said little miss know-it-all, you don't have to remind me." Kim gulped but still maintained eye contact with him. He scoffed at her audacity. He took another step towards her. "How much do you need this job?" Kim blinked confused. "What?" A love called hatred is a true life story of the complicated and misunderstanding caused by love mistaken for hatred .
Malory and Kyle must participate in the annual April Fest production as the leading co-stars. If they can cooperate by the end of the production, their long records of uncivilized behaviour towards each other will be forgotten. Malory and Kyle attempt to cooperate, grabbing the opportunity to make a positive impact on their own future. In the process, they become entangled in the chaos of the other's personal life. Malory learns of Kyle's disturbing reality, and Kyle learns of Malory's scarring past. Can these two brilliant but messy teens learn to rely on each other in the face of their silent battles?
The Unpredictable Game of Love
A story of a long distance relationship of a girl whose life is in the Province of the Philippines, living a very simple but a happy life. She was born experiencing happiness and contented of what they have,and a story of a boy whose life is in Canada, who came back to the Philippines with his parents for a while. A boy who grew up in secret, a boy who is full of secret. A two different person whose lives are opposite. A girl who grew up in happiness and a boy who grew up in sadness. How can you live your life if your life is away from you? Until when you can hold on to wait for the man you love? Love is like a game. How can you win the game of your love if it is unpredictable? clarixass
THE LOVE I NEVER KNEW
"THE LOVE I NEVER KNEW" People say life is sweeter when you finally achieve your goals. What happens when out of the blue, nothing seems to make any meaning at all. Belinda Parkers a 25 year heart broken independent lady who lost her parents at an early age which later on she discovered it was all a lie, a despicable lie that did not only befuddle her but also tortured her mentally! She was a strong woman who was ready to fight against all odds. She discovered that dawdling wasn't going to do her any justice and so she chose to strive for her goals of being the best dessert chef in Stockholm city, Sweden, having a stable life without lacking anything or having to ask her malignant aunt any penny to sustain herself. It turns out falling in love again isn't among her set goals. Everything else but not love. Coincidentally fate plays a dirty trick on her bringing Breyson Heights on the same paths she is crossing. Breyson Heights is a cocky rich hardworking gentleman who doesn't mix work with his personal life. He is the Managing Director at his father's hospitality establishment known as "LA SCOOPERS'". Smugness was what his body language portrayed but deep down he was not the kind of person who would go around flexing off on people. He was an angel if only you got time to know him more but a devil on the outside. Funny though that they are both going through the same setbacks in their lives. They try as much as possible to fight what they feel towards each other but the forces are too much to handle. Question: Could it be that they are both experiencing "THE LOVE they NEVER KNEW Or Is it just a fling as the narrative has it?! What will be the step forward? Ignore the great feeling of loving and being loved with immense love and affection? Or Will they give each other a chance even though it's crystal clear to them that things never really worked for any of them in the past?
Don't Let Me Down.
Jason had been Noelle's childhood friend and comforter since her parents died five years ago. But now Jason had been avoiding her for reasons unknown. The story follows Noelle and her friends as they go through the ups and downs of college, and last but not least finding out why Jason has been avoiding her. "Phase one is already complete, now for phase two," Olivia said. What dangers had been lurking around the corner, and how will Noelle and Jason deal with them? Read more to find out. My website:htt292261345.wordpress.com And my Patreon if you choose to support me:https://www.patreon.com/creator-home
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Sentimental Labyrinth
By: Kaori-chan2
SxN: Night after night, they meet each other on deck - completely by coincidence of course… or is it? COMPLETE.
Rated: Fiction T - English - Romance/Humor - Sanji, Nami - Chapters: 6 - Words: 18,500 - Reviews: 55 - Favs: 100 - Follows: 20 - Updated: 12/9/2008 - Published: 10/11/2008 - Status: Complete - id: 4589281
1. Rendezvous2. Malfunction3. Nonstandard4. Cheater5. Insanity6. Moonlight
AN: Finally, here it is, the last chapter. Took me quite long, but hey, I wasn't planning for it to have six chapters. But anyway, thank you so much for reading my little fic, and enjoying it to the very end. I hope the chapter didn't turn out too corny. X'D Enjoy!
Diclaimer: Do not own. Bleh.
Last: Moonlight
She's not going to come, huh?
Sanji couldn't help but laugh a bit, even if it sounded more like a small and desperate groan. It was damn cold outside on deck in the middle of the night. He puffed tiny clouds of smoke through his lips, although he wasn't holding a cigarette in his hand at the moment - if only because his fingers were so frozen by now that even the mere thought of motion hurt. He brought his trembling hands up to his mouth to warm up the ice cubes he called his fingers at least a bit with his breath; it didn't work, but he wanted to leave no stone unturned while he was waiting.
Waiting for Nami.
He couldn't believe that he was actually still waiting. It was definitely already past one a.m. or later even, yet she still had not showed up. This could only mean that she obviously never even intended to show up to begin with. He was waiting in complete vain here. Probably only for his own death, seeing how freezing the cold of night was. And his rattling teeth were more than enough evidence that the Grim Reaper wouldn't keep him waiting for much longer. Jeez, his teeth were really rattling.
Ra-ta-ta-ta-ta.
Like a machine gun.
She won't come.
Shit, it was cold.
"Sanji-kun…?"
If his facial muscles weren't long frozen by now, his eyes definitely would have widened at the sound of her voice. It was too cold to turn his head around in her direction, he could only peer at her from the corners of his eyes and hope that she wasn't a hallucination his brain was projecting to grant himself a last wish before death would take him from this world. But when she was standing at the exact same spot even one minute after that, with an unfathomable expression on her incredibly divine face, enveloped in a warm woolen blanket and glowing in the moonlight, he actually managed to bring a quavering smile on his lips.
"Y-you a-a-actually c-came."
God, he sounded pathetic.
Nami knitted her brows to an angry expression, but he noticed the gush of guilt in her eyes anyhow. "You're a god damn retard! You'll actually hold out for an hour in the cold only to wait for me? Are you insane!?"
He nearly laughed. That was so like his Nami-san. "W-well," he murmured with chattering teeth. "Yeah." Yes to everything.
"Idiot," she mumbled in bewilderment, hunkering down before him to bring out a second blanket to wrap around his shoulders; he immediately heard himself give a small sigh of contentment when the cold was replaced by warmth. "You better thank God that I'm not as weary of life as you are to forget to bring a blanket with me. Just what in the world is wrong with you? Why are sitting outside wearing nothing but that thin jacket?"
Sanji nestled closer into the blanket and sniffed. "I never thought it would be so cold tonight," he said bashfully. "Today was one hell of a hot day."
Nami offered him a disbelieving stare. "This is the Grand Line, you know."
The cook gave a faint laugh. "Right."
She eyed him for a long time until she finally straightened up and sat down beside him at the ship's rail. Sanji peered over to her, and simply admired her stunning beauty for a moment, not daring to ruin the moment with any sort of unnecessary words. He wanted to savor this. The unique moment where both knew what the other felt and still never really said it. He was completely incapable of describing what he was feeling at the moment. He was so damn happy and relieved, but at the same time he felt really small and helpless.
Nami was simply driving him crazy. So he kept silent rather than giving his voice the chance to betray him.
"I'm sorry."
Okay, he definitely didn't expect that.
Sanji blinked at her, eyes wide in utter surprise. "Sorry for what, Nami-san?"
Nami was silent for a while as she rested her chin on her knees covered by the blanket, the look in her eyes was somewhere between melancholically and conscience-stricken. "I made you wait again," she said with a soft, totally un-Nami-like voice.
Sanji didn't quite understand. "Again?"
"You know what I mean," she whispered with flushed cheeks, consciously avoiding looking at him. "I think you know exactly what," she oddly gestured around with her hand, "this means."
He blinked at her in puzzlement at first until he finally fathomed what she was driving at. A teasing grin spread on his face. "Ah," he said in realization as he lit himself a cigarette at last. "Well, I guess it means you like me."
Nami's cheeks spontaneously heated up to a deeper shade of red, and the cold suddenly wasn't as cold anymore. "Moron…"
"That doesn't answer my question," Sanji said with a grin.
Nami scowled at him. "It wasn't a question to begin with, idiot."
"Touché, Mademoiselle," said the cook with a laugh, blowing a cloud of smoke into the night. "I should rephrase it."
He consciously smiled at her in his most charming way and his heart skipped a beat when Nami actually blushed.
"Do you like me, Nami-san?"
Nami gazed at him firmly, even if something inside her eyes showed her insecurity. When she couldn't endure his smiled and that piercing look, she turned her face away, trying to hide her fervent cheeks, although she knew he had long seen it. But it was just like her. Even before she turned away, Sanji had known that she wouldn't look at him while she said the words.
"Yeah, I like you."
Sanji couldn't suppress a blissful grin as he bent forward to her, spreading his arms for an embrace. "I knew it!"
"Oi, oi, Casanova." Nami rolled her eyes with a small smile, placing a hand on his chest to shove him back to his spot beside her. "First things first, okay?"
"But you're making me so happy," he said, beaming at her like a little boy who just received the gift he had wished to have for so long. "I can't help it. You have no idea how long I've waited to here that from your lips, Nami-san."
Her smile faded and an unfathomable expression remained. "Now that you know why I am here," she said with a low voice, "don't you have something to tell me, too?"
"But Nami-san!" he suddenly exclaimed vigorously, his expression showing concern as he softly cupped her face with both his hands. "You know that I love you, don't you?"
Nami was struck by his exclamation as though a snowball just hit her face. For a moment, she was so speechless, so dumbfounded and, yes, shocked, that her eyes widened and her lips formed a small O. But when she realized what he just said and how close they actually were, the feeling of his cold hands on the warm skin of her heated cheeks and the way her heart was pounding savagely against her chest, like bomb impacts, ba-dom ba-dom ba-dom, she finally snapped out from her state of shock and nervously grabbed his hands to pull them off of her face.
Blinking in puzzlement, Sanji watched her turn her face away from him quickly. "Nami-san?"
"That," she told him with a weak voice, "was without a doubt the single most unromantic confession of all time."
Sanji was taken aback at first, but then he turned away in embarrassment, running a hand through his hair. "I'm sorry," he murmured, burying his head between his arms almost desperately. "Ah shit, what's the matter with me? Here you are, sitting right beside me and actually telling me you like me while you look so stunningly irresistible, and… and what am I doing?"
Nami arched a brow in disbelief. Stunningly irresistible? No make-up, unkempt, in pajamas?
"Usually," continued the cook abashed, "I would've prepared you a candlelight dinner or a picnic in the moonlight or I would've at least ordered a violist quartet to play a romantic love song while I'm waiting for you in the middle of a field of candles, holding a bouquet with one hundred long Baccara roses, but…" He gave a lost sounding laugh as he ran a hand through his hair once more; Nami knew it was a habit of his whenever he got nervous. "Well, actually I've already done a few of that for you… Actually, I've pretty much done all of it already… and it's getting old."
Nami's eyes narrowed. "That wasn't me, Sanji-kun."
Sanji raised his hands, laughing nervously. "Oh no, no really, it was you, all of it. Just… something always went wrong and as long as not everything's perfect, I didn't want you to…" He never finished the sentence, instead he gave a sigh. "I guess I was just scared shitless of your reaction to my feelings. That you… ah, you know. Wouldn't take me seriously."
"Can you really blame me for that?" murmured the navigator with a solemn face. "You're constantly slobbering over each and every woman, shower them all with your compliments, and anticipate their every wish… How am I supposed to take you seriously knowing that?"
Sanji vehemently shook his head. "No! With you, it's different, Nami-san. You're--"
"Special?" she suggested with a sad smile, finishing his transparent sentence for him. "As far as I know, Robin's just as special. And Vivi was special, too." When she looked at him, her eyes seemed oddly dull. "At first, I really believed you when you said I was special. For those first few days after we met, I really thought your feelings were real. Love at first sight or something. Then however…"
She fell silent for a moment, and Sanji grasped the moment to explain himself. "But I--"
Nami's hand gently landed on his mouth, thus muffling any other words. "No. Just listen to me." It wasn't an order, nor was it a bossy command; it was a request. "What I'm about to tell you now isn't quite easy for me. I wouldn't even admit it to myself back then. So just listen to me, you reckless jerk."
Sanji nearly laughed a bit about her halfhearted attempt to insult him, but when she took her hand away, his face was still as serious as it was before. He would quietly listen to what she had to say to him. After everything he must have put her through, she deserved as much.
"After Arlong's defeat," she began with a throaty voice. "During the big party, after I got my tattoo finished. I… I went to look for you right away. I wanted…" She bit her lower lip while Sanji blinked at her in surprise. "I don't even remember what I've been meaning to tell you anymore. Maybe 'Thanks', or 'Good job', or maybe something like 'Hey, you know, I have the feeling that things could work out between us if you're really as serious as I think you are', and… and when I found you, you were telling some other girl the same crap you used to tell me all the time."
Oh shit, Sanji could only think while he gulped.
"And do you know what I did then?" Nami asked rhetorically. "I fetched myself a bottle of rum and got majorly drunk. Nojiko thinks you're an insensitive bastard now by the way, because for some reason, I was so incredibly pissed at you that I was talking about nothing else for the whole night. After that, I talked myself into believing that I've never felt more for you than friendship. And the issue was settled for good." She smirked a bit. "I've still made you suffer a bit for it by taking full advantage of your weakness."
Sanji forced a halfhearted grin to his lips. "That makes a lot more sense than Zoro's theory about you being Satan's daughter."
"Well, I'm resentful."
Sanji gave a low chuckle as Nami boldly stuck her tongue out at him, but his laugh sounded forced even to himself and not even half as honest as he had intended to make it sound. It was hard to laugh, at least in this very moment. To him, all this smelled suspiciously like one of those famous and dreaded I-might-love-you-but-sometimes-love-just-isn't-enough-so-I-think-it's-better-for-us-to-stay-friends-talks. But it couldn't end like this. In the one hour he had been waiting here, he came up with about hundred very good and convincing reasons why this could work. Much to his dismay, not even one of them seemed to occur to him, which meant he would have to improvise. But he really wanted to explain to her that he didn't match the picture she had of him. He was a different, a better man than the one she thought she knew.
"I wanna explain," he softly said, nearly pleading. "So please listen to me like I listened to you."
Nami stared at him for a while, and then she nodded slowly, in silence. She would listen.
"Raving over women," he said, "is a part of me. Just like cooking and smoking and Allblue. I can't switch off any of it. I can't turn my personality around and try to be someone I'm not. Women are an important part of my life, something that deserves to receive a lot affection and respect from at least one man on this planet. I learned that a man should always worship the ground they walk on and show them how wonderful each and every single one of them really is. But just because I give them all the feeling that they're special doesn't mean they have a place in my heart – at least not as something you think they are."
Nami held her breath for moment when he took her hand in his and looked her deeply in the eyes with a gravely expression.
"I'm a faithful man, Nami-san."
Nami was still not breathing.
When he continued, he almost looked like a lost little boy. "And if there's one thing I wish for more than finding Allblue then it's love. I wanna find a woman to spend my life with. A woman who loves me unconditionally, so much that she'll stay by my side even when I'm old and shriveled. A soul mate," he murmured longingly. "But a woman like that is hard to find. You have to search the whole horizon and every corner of the world to find a woman like that. And you, you never gave me the feeling that you're that woman. I mean, I was always sure that you're her, but it was as if you'd try everything in your power to make me realize that I became obsessed with something that's never going to happen…"
Nami bit her lower lip guiltily. Well, he had a point there.
"So I kept searching, but…" He gave a faint laugh. "Somehow, no woman is fit to hold a candle to you. No one was ever able to drive me out of my head like you can do with just one small glance in my direction."
Her mind went blank when he took her second hand.
"I love you."
Oh God, she was going to faint…
Focus, Nami, focus.
"And if you give me just one chance," he murmured, "I promise you that I'll make you so happy that everything horrible in your past completely fades away little by little."
Nami offered him an affectionate smile. "Wow. Actually, you never had to go through all the effort to give a speech. When I'm really honest, I don't even care about all that."
Sanji blinked at her in confusion. Huh?
"The other girls, the flirting, even the fear that you could be unfaithful, none of it matters," she softly said. "I was stupid enough to fall in love with you anyway. And a very wise person once told me that no one can navigate feelings, and least of all suppress them."
Sanji looked like he had completely lost track of her. "You don't care?"
She released her hand from his grasp to place it on his cheek. "To be more frank, I don't give a damn. I want you anyway, with all your annoying quirks and faults. I want the whole Sanji-package."
Sanji gave a disbelieving laugh while his thumb was softly stroking over the cold skin of the back of her hand. And at the sight of her bashful smile, he knew that he would never forget this moment. The one-of-a-kind moment where the most incredible and exciting adventure of his life began.
"Just so you know," he whispered as he leaned down to her until the tips of their noses touched. "I'm going to kiss you now."
Nami barely had time to grin before he pressed his cold lips to her at least just as cold mouth. And even if the kiss was physically freezing, metaphorically it was red-hot. She didn't even care that his lips were rough from the cold, nor did she care that she was trembling so violently that her jaw wouldn't exactly move the way she wanted it to; it was still absolutely and without exaggeration by far the best kiss anyone had ever given her. A kiss so good that she wished it was the last first kiss of her life. A kiss so damn right that all the questions and doubts immediately fell off of her mind. She knew that this could actually work.
They would make it work.
Sanji drew back from her lips only so much that he could speak. "Watch me, gorgeous. I'm gonna prove to you that I'm the most faithful man alive," he told her with a smile, his warm breath tickling her face. "Just tell me how."
"Well," Nami murmured, arching a brow. "You could stop flirting with other women for one."
"Ha-ha," he nervously laughed. "How about you think of something else?" Nami halfheartedly slapped his cheek and he grinned. "Hey, I can't help that I love to flirt."
Nami narrowed her eyes. "You love it a little too much for my taste."
"But Nami-san, don't you know," he murmured with a playful grin. "You'll feel hungry looking at food, but you'll only eat at home. Because home is where the food is best, my sweet."
"Yeah, particularly when you had to wait so long to taste this luxury food, eh?" Nami teased with a grin.
"It was worth it though," Sanji murmured as he kissed her. "Every single second of despair."
While his lips were drifting from her mouth down her neck, Nami bit her lower lip with a smirk. "But just for the record, my friend," she murmured mischievously. "As soon as you even peek at another woman, I will whack you. Mere compensation. You know, just for my salvation."
Sanji gave a laugh. "Deal."
"You know, I'm not really sure about this anymore…"
"Shht. This is epic."
"I never expected you to be the type to make random gifts."
"Oh, I love making gifts. Especially gifts to them. And especially these sort of gifts."
"And they're really going to like it? Something tells me Sanji and Nami might not find it awesome at all…"
A dark grin flashed up in the night up in the crow's nest while the tone dial was shut off with a click.
"Trust me, Chopper. Those two will be hopping mad--glad." Zoro had never been this spiteful in his life. "Putting it frankly, they're gonna like it so much that Nami will abate our debts right away and the damn cook serves us the same good food as the girls from now on. Heh-heh-heh."
Chopper shrank away at the sight of Zoro's nearly lunatic grin.
"Heh," snickered the swordsman once more. "This is the fucking best day of my life." |
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Anime » One Piece Rated: M, English, Romance & Adventure, [Zoro, Sanji], Words: 13k+, Favs: 33, Follows: 54, Published: 2/22/2017 Updated: 11/11/2019}
Curiosity Killed The Cook
by Kaline Reine
Disclaimer: I do not own One Piece or any of the characters/settings. This is just a fanfiction story.
WARNINGS: I put basically the same warning on every story I write, so you can consider it sort of a warning of how my mind sometimes works. Haha... This story contains (or may contain) graphic adult content and language, explicit sex scenes, yaoi, possible non-con or dubcon, violence, gore, cursing, adult themes, etc. I do not censor my writing, but I do my best to warn people about the subject matter and potential subject matter. So if you don't like that kind of thing or can't handle it, then I suggest not reading this story. You have been warned. Also, I know this doesn't follow canon but it doesn't have to, that's why it's a fanfic. xD
Footsteps echoed across the main deck. Shiny black shoes tapped, each one a mere second after the other. The cook adjusted his tie, making sure he looked his best. After all, how else was he going to impress the lovely ladies that were stuck on this ship with him?
The redhead seemed to perk up a bit when he approached, but the darker haired one didn't seem phased. Nami and Robin were notoriously difficult to please. The only way he would make the infamous cat burglar happy would be if he served her a tray full of money, and he was fairly sure the only way he could ever be good enough for Robin was if he were a character in one of the novels she was always reading. They both seemed to have impossibly high standards. And then there was the fact that he was constantly making a total fool of himself in front of them, but he was unable to escape his own nature.
They had just been sunbathing, and were still in bikinis, he realized... Robin sported a dark purple flowery two-piece bathing suit, while Nami wore her usual brightly-colored rainbow bikini, neither of which left very much to the imagination. Somehow it had failed to get as much of a rise out of him as usual though. He knew better. It wasn't that he was jaded, per se, but he wasn't too thrilled about always being teased and unable to do anything about it. He wasn't an idiot and he knew their patterns well enough by now.
"Here we go," He handed them a tray full of food, trying to avert his eyes as much as possible. Not out of modesty or politeness, mind you, but for the sake of his own damned sanity. It was really starting to wear on his already-frazzled nerves. "Dinner is served, my lovelies."
They both frowned a little when they saw that it was shrimp again, but the crew hadn't had much luck catching anything else lately. That was mostly Luffy and Usopp's job, so it wasn't really his fault. He was simply doing the best he could with what he had. At least he did have the ability to dazzle everyone by making the same food in so many different ways that it was difficult to even notice it was the same thing... At first.
"Thank you, Sanji-kun." Nami smiled pleasantly at him. "Ne Robin-chan, do you think you could help me with this sunblock? I need to put more on my back but... I can't reach it." She giggled, trying to make it sound lighthearted and bubbly. It had come out evil instead.
As always, he took the bait anyway. "I'll gladly do it for you, Nami-swan!" If his pupils could have changed shape and become hearts right then, they definitely would have.
He just couldn't resist. The situation was all too tempting. He silently cursed himself for being so easy.
"No, I asked her to do it." The redhead proceeded to stick her tongue out at him.
"I'm on it." Robin smirked at him then, the closest to a true smile he would probably ever be able to get out of her. "Oh and thank you for the meal, kind chef. We'll eat it when we're done."
His eyes took in the feast that consisted of Robin's hands gliding in small circles across the redheaded beauty's flawless porcelain skin. When she went across Nami's back and shoulder-blades, it made certain things jiggle in a very enticing way. Both girls kept glancing at him with sly looks on their pretty faces. He hadn't failed to note their disinterest in the lunch he had prepared, however.
"Whatever..."
Sparking up a cigarette, he hurried back into the kitchen to cool off. Too bad it was warm in there too. Sanji rolled up his sleeves, taking a deep drag off of his stick of tobacco. He sometimes wished that he could kick the habit, but cooking was a stressful enough endeavor in itself, even without all of the sexual tension that exuberated from his crew mates at times.
'Those teases... It's sickening the way they treat me sometimes... That was just plain cruel! A calculated move for sure.'
He was only able to be alone with his thoughts for a few seconds, because a wild Luffy chose that very moment to burst into the kitchen with a wily look in his eyes.
"Meeeeeaaaattt!" He screamed, flailing his arms in a crazy fashion.
Sanji only rolled his eyes, and with a heavy sigh, he deadpanned. "Can I help you, Captain?"
"Umm... Where's the meat?" The dark haired young man looked around like he was scouting for enemies or something. "I saw Nami and Robin with food, so I thought-"
"Here!" The blonde shoved the plate at him hastily, but the dingbat didn't even seem to notice his mood. "It's shrimp. Hope that's alright."
"Awww, I'm sick of shrimp!" He pouted. "I wanted-"
"Well if you'd catch something else for a damn change, we wouldn't be eating the same thing day in and day out." Another voice boomed from the doorway.
The mossy-headed swordsman had apparently also chosen this time to barge in unannounced. His heavy boots clicked across the floor as he made his way over to the fridge.
"Eh? Zoro?" Luffy wandered over to him, while scarfing down a whole plate full of the little shrimp in the process. "Did you get hungry too?"
He was speaking through a partially open mouth with food hanging out of it... An act that made Sanji want to vomit, even though he had yet to even eat any of the food he'd worked so hard to make. Of course he'd sampled it to check for quality, but he was starving today... In more ways than one.
'Especially now.'
"Nah, I'm just here for the booze."
The green haired man proceeded to nonchalantly open the refrigerator. The other two could hear glass bottles clinking around, as he looked for what he wanted. At least he'd been honest and up front about his intentions... This time.
"Oi! Marimo bastard!" Sanji walked up behind him and kicked the door closed with one foot, his eyes glaring at the swordsman. "Now's not the time for that! You can get drunk later, but you're supposed to be on ship watch tonight."
If he could, he would have grown fangs right then. The idiot was always drinking, even when other more important things needed to be taken care of. Sanji knew he was just being a prick because of the girls teasing him and getting him all riled up like that a few minutes ago. He hadn't even had a proper chance to calm down yet. His blood was boiling. And frankly, his rival made for too tempting of a target.
"And who are you, my mommy?" Zoro snapped, drawing one of his swords. He'd narrowly avoided having his hand smashed in the door. He knew that the cook's kicks were no joke. "Try that again, and I'll cut your useless fucking leg off."
Watching him with a wary eye, he proceeded to take out not one, but two bottles of wine. Clearly an act meant just to spite him.
"Yeah, well... This 'useless leg' has saved your sorry ass countless times, asshole! And I need that wine to pair with dinner. We're running low right now. So watch it."
The blonde shot him several death glares while puffing on his cigarette, all of which were purposefully ignored. Zoro walked out without even taking his plate with him. All he cared about was drinking, and ruffling Sanji's feathers as much as he possibly could. It was so irritating!
'Why do I have to say anything to him anyway?' Sanji inwardly lamented his fate. 'Shouldn't that be the Captain's job? Yet, he doesn't seem to care...'
"Sanji..."
"What?!" The cook snapped, without meaning to. "Sorry Luffy... What is it?"
"Your eyebrow... It's twitching..." He began to sway to and fro, getting dizzy. "Amazing! It's like a whirlpool!"
"GO!" He snarled, pointing toward the door, his eyes now betraying the fact that he was seething with anger. "Get the hell out of my kitchen!"
"Well it's my ship..." Luffy pouted once again, having already snapped out of his prior bout of dizziness, it seemed.
"You may own the rest of the ship, but the kitchen is mine. Here's some extra food, you can have that useless swordsman's plate since he didn't want it. Now scram!"
He didn't have to tell him twice. Luffy was already dashing out the door, several plates in hand, and giggling like a madman. Sanji sank into a chair and let out a defeated sigh.
'This is job is way too stressful sometimes...' He lit another cigarette. When he took a drag, it felt like heaven. 'No wonder I smoke so much.'
"...Idiots."
With a frustrated sigh, Sanji resigned himself to his fate. Some things would never change. He was headed up to the crow's nest for a little bit of alone time. The cook had been needing a certain kind of attention lately, and his needs continued to go tragically unmet. He had volunteered to take the next watch, but his shift was almost at an end. He'd had to wait until everyone else retired for the night and thankfully the others were finally asleep.
When he sat down, he found his thoughts drifting to some quite unusual places. Even his most vivid fantasies hadn't really been able to do much for him lately. They had been at sea for a long time, and it was very different from the life he had known before as a peaceful cook at the Baratie. They had always had plenty of customers come in, many of them female, and some more than willing to spend a little quality time with a cute blonde cook after his shift...
Once he turned on the charm, few people could resist. But that didn't help him very much at the present time, now did it? If anything, it only made him long to go back to those times. There were reasons he'd never wanted to become a Pirate and this was one of many. Even with his nakama, it could be very lonely at times... In fact, the only time he didn't feel as lonely was when he was bickering with a certain green-haired idiot.
He winced at the state of his own arousal. He'd gotten hard plenty of times, but he hadn't cum for quite a while now.
'The state I'm in...' He panted, his hand sliding immediately to his pants. 'It hasn't been this bad in a long time. I need to... do something...'
Sanji began to stroke himself. He felt how hard he was and the thought of it alone only made him that much harder. He wanted to fully undress, but decided against it. Things were too risky right now with the others around. He sat with his back against one wall of the crow's nest, facing the door that led deeper into the ship, so he would instantly know if someone walked outside. He always wondered what he would do if that happened, but so far everyone on the Thousand Sunny had managed to avoid walking in on each other. At least as far as he knew. There had been a few close calls, so he didn't want to take any risks. With the cramped quarters and ever-growing size of their crew, it was still very hard to get any privacy on board the ship.
And that wasn't the only thing that was very hard... He stroked his length lazily, taking his time to make sure he got the utmost pleasure out of it. He'd gone without any release for far too long. He felt some precum leaking out but he was nowhere near close to finishing. Not yet... He tried to think of Nami or Robin, but they didn't seem to be doing it for him at this particular time. Not even the earlier scenario with the sunblock was helping.
'I really wish I had someone who could help me with this... There is just no substitute for real skin-on-skin contact.'
Sanji panted, his breath beginning to speed up. His strokes had increased too and he was going a little faster. His cock was throbbing now from pent up frustration but he still couldn't get himself to fully climax. It was beyond frustrating. It was like there was something there, teasing the corners of his mind, but he couldn't put his finger on it. Somehow, it managed to elude his grasp at every turn. It wasn't enough.
A flash of brilliant green threatened to surface from the edges of his psyche. He quickly shoved it away, fighting down his blush. His sudden and forbidden fantasy willfully ignored him though. There was a glimmer of gold, hanging in threes from someone's ear; shining... He wanted to reach out and... Abruptly, it stopped.
'No, I can't think about him... Not like this! No way!'
"Mmmm..." The cook let out a soft moan in spite of himself. "Hahh, aahhh..." His breath was coming in ragged puffs, as he gave it everything he had. He moaned probably a little too loudly.
...It still wasn't enough.
He had failed to notice that someone else was lurking nearby. A familiar green head, short hair spiked and impassive face tinged with beads of sweat, soon appeared past the edge of the thin door that had formerly separated him from the man he now recognized as Roronoa Zoro. Had he been on deck working out this entire time? The two looked at one another, their eyes met, and the swordsman's gaze briefly flickered down, before he noticed...
"Oh," He said, trying to maintain his cold facade, no matter what he had just witnessed. The swordsman rubbed the back of his neck sheepishly. "You, ahh... You come here for that too. I'll..." There was a pause when he hesitated for a moment. "Umm, I'll just go..."
It wasn't a question, simply a statement. He tried to play it off like it was no big deal, as if he hadn't just walked in on his nakama masturbating. Before Sanji could even properly put himself back into his pants, the other man had vanished just as mysteriously as he'd appeared. Had his face been red? Sanji knew that his was too, he could feel it. He was beyond mortified! Zoro had just seen him naked, moaning, and... pleasuring himself.
'Damn him for interrupting me! And why he was so smug about it? Playing it off all casually... That shitty swordsman's gonna pay!' The blonde thought, already making his way down from the crow's nest. 'He saw me... naked! What did he think of it, I wonder? Why am I like this? It's so dumb... Who even cares what a bastard like him thinks anyway?!'
A million thoughts were surging through his mind all at once. He could do nothing to stop them, no matter how much he tried. Now that this had happened, he knew his face might never go back to it's normal color again. He was clearly doing that right out in the open, where anyone could see. There was nothing that he could have said in his defense. Not that Zoro had given him a chance to say anything at all...
'Really, truthfully... It doesn't matter. It was going to be just like usual and I probably couldn't finish anyway. And if he hadn't interrupted me, someone else would have.' He sighed, exhaling a deep breath. 'Maybe I'm reading too much into it... He sure did vanish in a hurry. Where did he go?'
Once he'd climbed down to the main deck, there was still no sign of the swordsman, and he hadn't seen him go back into the bunk room. That meant that he could only be in one place... His usual spot outside the kitchen. Sanji walked toward it unhurriedly. He didn't want to seem overly eager to find him. Especially after what had just happened...
But somehow, he still felt that it warranted some type of explanation. The need to clear the air after such a mishap was all too persistent. He didn't need his rival blabbing to the whole damn crew about what he'd seen, or worse, teasing him about it later. That last thought didn't help his blush any. He would have to fight it down before he ran into the swordsman again.
'I'm tired... I need to sleep soon, ugh...' But first he would have to make sure the person who had next watch was alert enough to handle things. They couldn't afford to be irresponsible just because- 'And what the hell did he mean 'you come here for that too'? Does Zoro... Does he do that too?'
Never in his entire existence had he ever seen Roronoa Zoro look at anyone wrongly or even act like he had any urges like that. It was a difficult thing to picture... And now he was picturing it. Great.
Everything was already tense enough between the two and he had to make sure it wouldn't be too awkward in the morning. His arch rival had just found out he was an even worse pervert than he pretended to be, and there was no telling who else he might tell about tonight's incident. No, he couldn't afford to make any mistakes here or let this go. Absolutely not.
He wasn't sure which reason was driving him the most, but there were more than enough to justify him tracking down the swordsman. He finally found him sleeping, with his back against the wall, in his usual spot. His legs were crossed under him and his arms were folded. His eyes were closed, but his face was flushed a deep crimson still.
"Oi. Marimo." Sanji squinted, getting down on his knees in front of him. "Don't fake being asleep, idiot!" He shouted, not even caring that he was in the other man's personal space. He felt so violated himself that it didn't matter right now.
Originally, Zoro had only come here to be alone to do his own thing but now his face was flushed a deep crimson and he was far too embarrassed to face Sanji again. He kept his eyes firmly shut, while trying to appear like he was sleeping... He knew it wasn't the best tactic, but he was hoping it would prevent any unnecessary interactions between them. What had just happened had been awkward enough as it was. He definitely didn't want to deal with him.
'This guy...' He thought grumpily. 'Go away already! Don't make me talk to you, not right now...'
"Hey! I said wake up!" The cook was getting right in his face. He put a hand on Zoro's shoulder and started shaking him.
It was enough to annoy him, but nothing more. Sanji felt his muscles tense under his unwelcome touch. He was clearly trying to contain his anger, but it was akin to a tiger in a cage... There was no stopping it once it had progressed this far. And it had.
"Yo! Idiot! I can see the veins popping out on your ugly forehead. Did you know that?" Still no response. Sanji's face tightened and he tensed up. He was getting angry too. "Don't ignore me, you-"
He stopped. Something was wrong. Zoro's face wasn't normally this color. It was a bright, glaring red, which was hard enough to achieve with his complexion. Sanji stared at him for a long moment.
"Your face..." He gasped. "It's really red..."
Zoro opened his eyes with a snarl. He knew he wasn't going to win and there was no use trying anymore. He couldn't believe what he'd just seen... And the fact that Sanji had decided to follow him all the way down here made it seem even worse. Thankfully the others were still asleep so they wouldn't have to witness this...
"You know... Yours is too, stupid curly brows." He growled, tensely. "But since this apparently can't wait until later..."
"Wha-"
Before he could do anything, the swordsman grabbed the blonde by his dangling tie and pulled him in close. He wanted to teach him a lesson so he wouldn't pester him like this anymore; to scare him away for good. That was what he told himself, anyway. It felt like it was taking an eternity to get his face close enough, but in reality it couldn't have been more than a few seconds, considering that the cook was already in his face when this whole stupid thing began.
Their lips crashed together like the raging sea beneath them. Zoro pressed his lips urgently against the cook's, making sure to bring his tongue out to taste him. He tasted good... Too good. The moment his lips parted, he knew it was over.
'I'm n-not gay!' Sanji screamed inside his head. 'I'm not!'
But he couldn't help but lean into the kiss anyway. Zoro's lips felt too good against his own. Sinfully good... It didn't help that the swordsman was still firmly grasping his tie with one hand, ensuring that he couldn't just run away, no matter how much he might want to. Then he brought his other hand up to cradle around the back of Sanji's neck, gently guiding him closer and forcibly deepening the kiss. The perverted cook couldn't help but buck his hips against Zoro's, as he struggled in his lap.
'Wait... When did I end up in his lap?!' He internally panicked, a twinge of surprise hitting him full force. He shifted himself impatiently. 'But why does this feel so good?'
One thing he'd never tried was doing anything with another guy. Sometimes he was a little curious as to what it might be like, but he'd never in a million years have imagined that when he finally did explore it, it might be with Zoro. Even if he did sometimes think of him that way, in secret... The guy acted like he hated him. Part of him had always felt like maybe all of the hatred and fighting was just a ruse though. He wondered if Zoro sensed it too? The sexual tension that loomed just beneath the surface had all too often threatened to break through at times. But they'd managed to keep it together, until now...
This was the first time that he'd even kissed anyone in many years. And he was quickly losing himself to the overwhelming sensations that followed suit. The moss-haired swordsman was desperately grinding on him, loving the way he was moving against him. Their tongues twirled together, warm and wet.
"Mmmmhh..." The swordsman broke the kiss to let out a fierce moan. "You taste so good..." It was surprising for him too, because he'd been expecting the taste of cigarettes to be awful, but somehow it wasn't. The blonde's subtle smoky flavor was more alluring than anything.
Sanji melted at his words. He felt a surge of arousal that rocked him to the core... He couldn't suppress the moan that fell from his lips the next time Zoro's brushed them. This was so wrong. And yet... It felt so overwhelmingly pleasurable, the way they moved against one another with such passion, and how their tongues brushed together to toy with each other... It went on and on.
The way he kept such a firm grip on the blonde's tie didn't help either. It was starting to cut off his air supply just a bit, choking him and making him dizzy. He tried to suppress a moan but it escaped anyway, spurring his partner on. Even hearing the other man breathe was getting to him now. He was becoming very hot and bothered, the heat between his legs spiraling out of control rapidly. He needed relief from this bittersweet euphoric torment.
Sanji knew it wasn't too late to back out. He could still pretend to be grossed out and disgusted by his actions, no matter how his body was currently betraying him. He felt safer staying in this position because he knew Zoro was the one who had initiated it. Though he didn't know why... He just couldn't bring himself to break the beautiful moment between them. It was probably inevitable. It had been building up for some time anyway.
Sanji was curious. Far too curious for his own good. And curiosity, it seems, is what would kill the cook...
A/N: I'm a little rusty at writing One Piece fics, and particularly inexperienced with writing about the Strawhats, so I'm sorry if they were out of character. That's the glory of fanfiction though, lol...
I've been reading a lot of ZoSan fics and doujinshi lately, and it's given me a hopeless case of the Yaois. x'D I hope at least some people out there will enjoy this cute little fic. Thanks for reading! If you enjoyed it, I would love to hear from you. Feedback is always welcomed.
Note: I had actually gone back and re-written this chapter to polish it a little more. No important plot points have been altered, however. As of November 2019, Chapter 1 has now been updated.
-Kaline
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Wife Of The Tiger Marshal Trust In Others
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Author: LinXueer342
This novel will have many above 17 years old stuff that has to do with sexual stuff.
This novel will become a romance, eastern fantasy, military, cultivation, and martial arts but it's all in the ancient times of China.
The setting will be taking place in The Great Imperial Shui of the northern part of China.
Life between the two main characters will be decided by their hearts that are trying to tell them what to do and not to do when they meet each other for the first time in their life, so as both characters love for each other grows stronger they will never become inseparable from each other along the path they both will be taking together.
The two main characters in this novel will something special inside their body that might make them stay close together is that the female main character will have the Pure Ice Body and the Male main character will have the Pure Fire Body divine bodies that will mean that they will have to do a dual cultivation to keep their divine bodies under control.
The main character in this novel is a girl name Yong Jian who will help her Yong Family to stay together forever, but as she is going towards her goal she will discover her true love with the Tiger Prince that is not an actual tiger that's only his nickname that people in the world have given them since they don't know his real name that happens to be from the Liang Family from a bigger nation and his name is none other than Liang Hung who is very strong in the army and his army under his command to order.
In the past, the Yong Family and the Liang Family head of both families happen to meet each other when they were on the battlefield and in the same army camp so they become friends. So as time pass both families have their army to command the families head make sure to keep in touch with each other until that both family's head has thought up an idea to try marrying their kids be it grandchildren or even great-grandchildren only when the two kids from the family will love each other that is when the two families will become together.
Over the many years, both families have their territory to have as their own to keep their armies plus other things like stores, travel places to stay at over the night and many other things too. Both the Yong Family and the Liang Family are the leaders of their territory to make it stay at peace to with each other and to make it bigger than it already has become over the past years, because the Emperor of the great imperial Shui trust the two families because they both happen to fight with him when he was in the army to defend his nation for the Invaders of other places but they also have allies in other nation like the great imperial Tang, Qin are their allies to defeat those invaders that try to destroy their home that they all grow up with each other with their loved ones waiting for them to come back with honors but also to see them still alive and still kicked into the feeling of battling the invaders.
So as you read this novel follow Yong Jian on her journey to become strong and to find her true love along her path to show her the way to go. Plus to see if she will be able to make a difference in the world as she will become a great commander of her army.
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In a modern world where cultivators need a place to cultivate or vent their boredom, there are private businesses that set up instance dungeons with the aid of technology and cultivation magic to enable cultivators to train and commoners to experience the life of cultivation. They are called dungeon suppliers.Xie Jin's one and only dream was to be a dungeon supplier and when his only relative passed away, the relative's inheritance gave him a plot of land and surprisingly, a 'System' Module which the relative had previously used. With the help of the system, Xie Jin decided to pursue his dream of becoming the number one dungeon supplier.----------- (13/8/2020) Author's opinion: At this point, this book had hundreds of chapters worth of content which I had planned for a long time. If you wish to undertake the book and appreciate the story, please read it up till chapter 300s to understand the sudden twist in chapter 100s.i will admit that during that time, I am still a young budding author and could have expressed the story better in the early hundred chapters. But I assure you the story development is worth it.
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Chapter 55: This bracelet suits you
I stop and look behind. Kyo isn't following me. I don't know why I lost my temper when he became stubborn about eating with his left hand. If he grows up, is he going to stay beside me? What if the Dark God takes over and my Kyo disappears completely? Would he need me if he grows up?
I keep walking straight. I should clear my head first. I want him to grow up, but slowly. It's better if he takes a long time. I like taking care of him.
The streets are crowdy today. I stop in front of the shop. It's full of trinkets. The old woman grins at me. She gives me a ring. "Lady, this charm can attract love."
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"You want men to lust after your body?" The old woman is excited. "I have exactly what you need."
She brings out a red bracelet. "If you wear it, no man in the three realms can resist your lady charms."
That's the opposite of what I want. "I want men to find me unattractive."
The old woman looks at me with confusion. "You want to repel men?"
Someone laughs beside me. "I don't think that there is any charm in the world that can make you look unattractive to men."
I face the hooded figure. "I didn't ask for your opinion."
"You could just ignore it." He takes the red bracelet from the old woman's hand. "There is not a drop of magic in it. Who are you scamming, old lady?"
Her eyes almost bulge out of her sockets. "That's impossible. There should be magic. I acquired it for a heavy price. "
"There was magic in it once, but it's absorbed by someone else. You were scammed by the person who sold it to you." The hooded figure tosses a gold coin to the old lady. "I will take this."
There is nothing interesting in the shop. I should buy some sleeping potion. If Kyo loses his control again and becomes lustful, I will make him sleep. When he grows up, he will understand why I am doing it.
"Wait." The hooded figure catches up to me. "I brought this for you."
I just met you and you brought a gift. What's this person is trying? "I can't take a gift from a stranger."
"We aren't strangers." He reveals his face to me. Vivid green eyes. Flaming red hair. Creamy skin. An amused smile on his lips and knowing look in his eyes. Physically, he should be around 15 or 16. The boy takes my wrist and puts on the red bracelet. "This bracelet suits you."
He bends down and kisses the back of her hand.
Deia's body is frozen still when she sees the hooded figure from her vision. Just like she had seen, the hooded figure is gazing at the entrance of the inn. He is taking long steps toward the inn. She pinches herself to see if this is a reality. She is finally meeting with her spirit.
Tears of happiness roll out on her face. She widens her arms. "My spirit, come to your master."
The hooded figure walks straight toward her. Finally. Finally. Finally. Her spirit is here to make her feel whole. He is coming closer and closer and closer. He just passed by her and didn't even take a glance. She opens her eyes. The hooded figure is going inside the inn.
"He wants to eat first?" Deia looks at the back with confusion. "It's okay. He has been roaming for a long time."
She follows the spirit inside. The spirit walks to Kyo who is still struggling with food. The spirit bends down on his one knee in front of Kyo and says, "Master, this servant is pleased to see you. This servant has been looking for you since the night you were awakened. Emperor father is waiting to see you. He sent me to take you to his realm. Please accept his invitation."
Though the people in the inn can't understand a thing that the spirit said, Deia and Mogrok could understand each word. Deia is shocked beyond words. Her spirit is choosing Kyo?
"Son of the betrayer." Mogrok glowers at the spirit. "The 12th God is shameless."
Kyo puts down the spoon. He ignores Mogrok, Deia, and the son of the betrayer. He has finished the meal on his own. It's time to find his sister and tell her about it. He walks out of the inn. The hooded figure also follows him behind while keeping a respectable distance. Mogrok feels exhausted. The son of the betrayer has made an appearance. What will happen now? Where is his master?
Kyo walks straight, following his gut to find his sister. Her heart will naturally attract him. Within 5 minutes, he reaches the place. His sister is talking to a man. The man suddenly bends down and kisses the back of her hand. A dark feeling arises in his chest. He strides toward his sister and slaps that man's hand away. "Don't touch what doesn't belong to you."
Aren furrows his brows. Who is this man? The skin on his hand is turning red.
Kyo takes Kresi's hand and looks at the red bracelet. The bracelet is this man's claim on her. He takes off the bracelet from her hand and squeezes in his palm. The red bracelet becomes red powder. He tries to rub off the kiss on the back of her hand.
She stares at him. "Kyo, what are you exactly doing?"
"He made your hand dirty. I am cleaning it," Kyo tells her with unhidden jealous tone. "Sister, you shouldn't let anyone kiss you."
Sister? Aren glances at Kresi. The man is looking at her like she is his woman. Then, why she is his sister? His eyes aren't golden. He's not a Mirin. They aren't biological siblings.
"Master, the son of the betrayer is here." Mogrok hops to reach her. "He wants to take him away."
Deia is standing behind her spirit. She sobs and says, "Kresi, Kyo is taking away my spirit."
"Master, please accept the invitation and come to the Dema continent with me." The hooded figure's voice is husky and deep. "Emperor father wants to see you."
Aren scans each person carefully with his eyes. A Dema. An unknown type of spirit beast. A blonde girl. His only interest is Kresi, the Renasir.
-- Gift Received |
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Melaleuca and her cousins finally learn their ultimate destiny – to usher in the next age when the time of humans passes, however when a man turns up with hundreds of modern day costumes, Melaleuca gravitates to the seductive path of power and force, threatening to unravel the cousins' innocence and power.
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Lexington is in a coma. Her inner voice speaks freely. Uncle BearNard and Dunk are dead and Aunty Gertrude is locked in the dungeons, and many now believe the "Marauders" are back to save them. Pressure mounts on Melaleuca to lead the final assault on the Vahn, when under the northern hills Quixote discovers the Etamols, the last remaining beings of the age before humans. They warn Melaleuca to forsake the path of force, claiming the costume man is an imposter.
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Video Games Kingdom Build Game Elements Reincarnation
Earth Online – a virtual MMORPG that takes place in the future year of 2190 – a game that everyone will bet their futures on. Set in a map that is ten times the size of real-world Earth, players battle for supremacy in the first game to feature personal adventure, territory construction, and grand warfare. For every death you experience in the game, your level would drop back to zero. Ouyang Shuo, an above average player, suffered the ultimate betrayal. For merely a piece of equipment, his sworn brother betrayed and backstabbed him. This time, after he reincarnated in the game, Ouyang Shuo swore to exact vengeance. However, in an unexpected turn of events, Ouyang Shuo found himself back five years before the betrayal – right before the launch of Earth Online. This time, armed with the knowledge from his past life, Ouyang Shuo would venture upon a new path. How to perfectly complete quests? What historical battle maps would appear? How should one build up their territory? Utilizing the experience from the predecessors of his last life, Ouyang Shuo makes his bid for the top against all odds. Follow his journey as he seeks to lord over the world! A different kind of tale that blends historical characters and virtual reality gaming, with heavy emphasis on kingdom building and warfare.
Reverend Insanity
Eastern Fantasy Evil protagonist Time Manipulation Siblings Unique Cultivation Technique Strength-based Social Hierarchy twins Underestimated Protagonist Calm Protagonist Sibling Rivalry World Travel Second Chance Action Wars special abilities Selfish Protagonist Romantic Subplot Proactive Protagonist Previous Life Talent Orphans monsters Mature Protagonist Manipulative Characters Male Protagonist magic beasts Inheritance Immortals Hard-Working Protagonist Gore Genius Protagonist Fast Learner
With his Three Fundamental Views* unrighteous, the demon is reborn. An old dream in the ancient days, a new author with an identical name. An old story about a time traveler who was constantly being reborn. An eccentric world that grows, cultivates, and uses Gu. The Spring Autumn Cicada, Moonlight Gu, Liquor worm, Comprehensive Golden Light Worm, Fine Black Hair Gu, Hope Gu. . . . . . And a peerless great demon that freely acts to his heart's content. Translator's Synopsis: A story of a villain, Fang Yuan who was reborn 500 years into the past with the Spring Autumn Cicada he painstakingly refined. With his profound wisdom, battle and life experiences, he seeks to overcome his foes with skill and wit! Ruthless and amoral, he has no need to hold back as he pursues his ultimate goals. In a world of cruelty where one cultivates using Gu - magical creatures of the world - Fang Yuan must rise up above all with his own power. -------------------------------- Gu is a legendary venomous insect, often used in black magic practices. It can take on the form of several insects, usually snakes, crickets, worms etc. * = one's world view, values of worth and philosophy on life
The Sinful Life of The Emperor
Fantasy Fantasy Harem R-18 Mature Original shameless Face Smacking Comedy Adventure Netori Ruthless Protagonist Action Tryhard
In the age of mutants and technology, everyone is after power and eternal life, but Kiba only lives for his dreams of lust and vanity. A man on a mission to live the life to the fullest. The tale of the legendary Wife Hunter whose very name terrifies husbands around the globe. This is the story of a devil who does as his heart pleases unafraid of the labels of good and evil. ----- Fan synopsis: Entangled on the schemes of two-faced government, a futuristic divided world, and a holy mission of his own, follow Kiba's journey of sins! (Note: The starting 20 chapters are very short and slow paced. The main story starts from the 30s so please give it a try till then ^_^ You can rest assured the novel has a good plot besides the R-18 elements ^.^) Discord: https://discord.gg/TGmqHw3 Glossary/Wiki: http://trueseekernovels.com/
The CEO's Painted Skin
The twin sisters, Catherine and Caroline, robbed an old ancestral house out of pressing necessity. Unfortunately they were caught empty handed by the owner himself and his bodyguards. To prevent herself and her sister from being thrown into jail, Catherine offered her body to the owner in exchange for their freedom. What happened next...? A tumultuous, intense and passionate love story between Catherine and the owner named John began to take shape in each chapters of the story. ~~~~~ For John, his first encounter with Catherine was not pleasant, not even proper and wasn't even built on a solid ground. He thought he already lose her. But he nurtured and kept her memory alive in his mind. His past lurking in the shadow. He had a dark secret to hide. How many times he was willing to chase the woman he loves? For Catherine, she met John for the first time in a cruel stroke of destiny. He ravaged her body for two nights straight. But he left a lasting impression on her. He was her first kiss, the first guy she was physically intimate with. But he wasn't even her boyfriend! He was just a stranger that appeared in her life once, but the imprint he left on her body, his gentleness and his generosity was bound to hunt her forever. How long she can deny the true beating of her heart? In another time their path was destined to cross again... ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ *** This novel is controversial, gripping and highly unpredictable! But more importantly you will be amazed of one man's enduring love for one woman 'till the very end. It's rare to find a guy who's love for a woman can endure the test of time... *** The novel contains smut, steamy scenes but done in good taste, hahaha. Just kidding! Btw. you can skip chapter with steamy scenes, not all chapter has smut theme though. *** This novel is for Adults only! For mature readers and audiences, lol. Only 18+ above please! Thank you. *** If you don't like the novel, please don't bash the novel and the Author. This is a work of fiction only, although some of the events and scenes in the story happens in real life...still everything in this story is a work of fiction, please don't take it personally. Thank you! Author's Note: The cover is not mine just taken from an online site. All credit goes to the artist....if you are the artist, just message me if you want it to be taken down. Thanks!
The Sinners' Queen
Magical Realism WeakToStrong UniqueSystem NOTaHarem Mystery ModernWorld BadAssML System R-18 Female Protagonist
It's a simple but complicated story of how a girl buried in debt obtained the Immoral System and how this same girl evolved from a pure and weak girl into someone entirely different. Join the exciting ride. Be warned though. Once again, be warned. It's all about .... ................. EDIT: Can't say for sure but I'll probably go the seven deadly sins route. Thanks for all the support! Of course, more support will still be and will always be appreciated. Come, VOTE YOUR POWER STONES! XD ................ PS: Pic's not mine. All credits go to its rightful owner. ..................... HEAVY REMINDER: NO ONE AGED 17 AND UNDER ADMITTED (in case the parental restriction is not showing below). KIDS AND THOSE SENSITIVE TO DARK ISSUES, I'M BEGGING YOU, PLEASE DON'T EXPLORE THIS IMMORAL STORY, THANK YOU!!! Another Reminder: MC's growth is kind of slow. #ImmoralSystem #Romance #Mystery/Gore #FemaleProtagonist #BadassML #Fantasy #Modern/Contemporary #SystemWithPersonality #Weak-To-Strong-Protagonist .................... Last one. XD Please try to visit my other novel too. Title: Quick Transmigration: Saving The Crazy Villainess Link: https://www.webnovel.com/book/12925525506052005/Quick-Transmigration%3A-Saving-The-Crazy-Villainess
Kael Cor: A Vampire's Awakening
Magical Realism Vampire System
Kael Cor wakes to find himself in a dungeon, as a newly awakened vampire. He has to struggle through rules and social structures that he has no understanding or memories of to survive. With pure luck and a system that wants him to succeed for its own ends, he climbs to a position of power within the vampire community. With enemies outside the dungeon they are all living in, breathing down their backs, and enemies within, threatening the hard won peace he has managed to aquire, Kael must find a way to succeed in the life he wants for those he cares about. Part one of the Core Universe Saga. Link to my patreon account https://www.patreon.com/KelvinCoKing PS: The earlier 3 to 4 dozen chapters are a little choppy, inconsistent and filled with grammatical errors. But that's because I was still learning how to write(I still am) then. But please do stick around longer, it gets better. Check out my other novels. The Two Lives Of Aaron Wade: The Gamer & The Heir Legends Of Qi Earth: Wudang Game World Chronicles: Displaced The Dragon King Chronicles: Mind, Wind, Water. (Companion novel to Kael Cor)
Endless Path : Infinite Cosmos
Fan-fic Harem System Romance Weak to Strong TrollsMakingTags NoYaoi NoNetorare Action Slice of Life Gods Game Elements Transmigration Yaoi Anime NoRape No netorare Rape R-18 FaultyTagSystem No yaoi Stupid MC stupid danmachi No Rape Netorare Hentai Male Protagonist Mature Reincarnation Character Growth
Vahn was an atypical youth. Due to a rare mutation, his blood had the potential to target and attack ailments within the human body. Touted as a universal cure, people had elevated his status above the norm and given him the classification "Panacea". In the media, he was hailed as a great hero who would usher in a new era or human wellness. However, behind the scenes things weren't so bright. Being a unique individual, Vahn spent his entire youth locked up in a lab with various scientists and research teams using his body and blood to perform endless amounts of experiments. The only solace in his suffering was the various anime and manga made available to him between experiments. He often imagined himself as the protagonist in a world of his own, finally in control of his own destiny. For years he nurtured this desire, until at the age of 14 he died when an organization had tried to kidnap him from the lab... "Finally, I don't have to suffer anymore..." This was Vahn's last thought as he faded into the endless black abyss... "You poor soul." Cover by Sinlaire, Edited by Frozen: https://www.deviantart.com/sinlaire https://discord.gg/Jwa8PKh New Patreon~! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=14397149 This is a work of fiction that draws heavily upon the original source material of Danmachi. Please support the official release and know I claim no ownership or credit regarding the existence of pre-existing characters or content.
Dragonborn Saga
Fan-fic Harem Kingdom Building Fantasy Chickens Army Building Fan FIction dragons Mudcrabs Comedy Action Bloodlines Adventure Magic
Tags: +18, Action, Comedy, Fantasy, Harem, Kingdom Building, Leadership, Animal Sidekick, Romantic Subplot, Creative MC, Strong MC, Anti-Hero MC In his past life, [Jon Dare] was your everyday 25 years old who has a few money and a lot of dreams but his life changed or rather ended when he played the new release of [TESV: Skyrim Full Dive Virtual Reality] with the FDVR Technology. He overloaded his game with mods to the point of his brain getting fried. When he opened his eyes once again, he found himself in [Honorhall Orphanage] in the city of [Riften]. He was reincarnated in his favorite game 19 years before the start of the game's events. Armed with knowledge about the future, unrivaled talent in all sorts of Magic and the power of the Voice, overpowered dark elf adoptive mother, girlfriends and a cat, the Nord kid will set out from Riften to find himself becoming a hero way before the start of the actual game events. - Be sure to support on Patreon, I appreciate everyone there. www.patreon.com/eldokhmesy And join our immersive community on Discord, it's a bit hectic but gets the job done. https://discord.gg/gKcKva7 This Novel has a Wiki https://dragonborn-saga.fandom.com/wiki/Dragonborn_Saga_(Novel)_Wiki
The 3 B's- Beauty , Brains and Bravery
Rong Xinghe , a 22-year old , had seen the worst phase of her life at the age of 13 when she was abandoned by her family for persuing her dreams of singing in reality show. Then began the story of a girl's struggle and the support of her 6 brothers - not connected by blood but by heart...... Year 20XX , She took the oath of youngest military chief of her country ... But as bold and fierce this woman was , as cheeky and cute little cupid sister she was .... Then came the man named Xi Yuan-- the wealthiest business tycoon . A person whom women would throw upon was the same ignored by Rong Xinghe at a party resulting in his increase of attention towards her which soon changed to love...... But she was the only woman who was capable enough to reject him...... Will she reject ? Or will she not ? will he give up? Or will he not?
Adorable Food Goddess
Romance Cooking Comedy Rape Transmigration Female Protagonist Romance Stockholm Syndrome
Ye Jiayao finds herself back in time in the body of Ye Jinxuan. After many twists, she thought that she would finally be able to lead a simple life and achieve her dream of opening the best restaurant in Huai Song. However, there are villains constantly trying to bring her down.
+18 - Harem Palace Sect's System
Eastern Fantasy Hentai Cultivation Adult Overpowered MC Comedy Mature Sect Building Male Protagonist Harem Face Slapping Caring Protagonist R-18 Reincarnation Shameless MC System Multiple world Handsome Protagonist Demon
The Start Of The Legend Of The Harem Palace Sect in The Cultivation World Synopsis edited by: free_roamer Suddenly a strange sect with a strange name appeared. {Harem Palace Sect} This sect only accepts female disciples. Every disciple should be single and they can't marry another person unless they want to be crippled and expelled. People call this the Evil Sect, many people want to destroy it but the only outcome is that the attackers disappear, never to be seen again. The sect didn't care about talent or appearances. Sometimes ugly women enter and goddesses are rejected. This sect is unique and strange, from it's technique they can become more beautiful than a goddess. Every woman or girl who enters, ugly or beautiful, transforms into a goddess like they are being reborn. Many formidable powerhouses wanted to kill the head and seize the sect or kidnap one of their members only to be disappointed. This strange legendary sect is told as an existence to be never offended. NO MATTER WHAT!!! ======= Chapter is in the process of editing by: free_roamer from the beginning. Edited status: - Synopsis ✔ - Auxiliary volume ✔ - Vol 1: 1-8 has been edited by free_roamer Chapter above 8 still unedited (Waiting for editor who want to do editing) ======= Release Schedule: Changed into 7000-14000 words per-week!~ Reason: Struggling With Financial Problem In Real Life. You can help the author just from some changes or your leftover money sent to here ~ https://www.patreon.com/morvian ======= Winner of Writing Prompt Competition #32 : System ======= Tag: [Adult] [Comedy] [Cultivation] [Face-Slapping] [Harem] [Hentai] [Mature] [Male Protagonist] [Overpowered Protagonist] [Sect Building] [Reincarnation]
The Numbers That Brought Our Fates Together [COMPLETED]
Romance Mature Mystic Hidden Antagonist Face Slapping Revenge MODERN DAYS handsome male lead Female Protagonist Clever Protagonist Adult History Betrayal Second Chance Academy
Elena Lee, the daughter of the pharmaceutical tycoon, has been tormented by nightmares since she was six years old. In those dreams, she meets a strange man. It looks like he is trying to save her or... to kill her. But what will the girl do when the man from her dreams suddenly appears before her eyes in reality? *** *** *** Flames devoured the remnants of a fallen plane. The pilot's voice was no longer audible. Slowly falling white snow reinforced the feeling of complete hopelessness. "Lena, run!" "But…" "I said, RUN!" Taking his words as an order, Elena's legs, not listening to the desires of her heart, carried her away from this place as quickly as possible. Out of breath, but finding the strength to run farther through this dark forest, she heard nothing but the knock in her chest. Suddenly, the ground disappeared under her feet, and the body lost its balance. "Oh, and who is this hiding in here? Did the little mouse decide to play with the big cat? Oh dear, as I said, you can not hide from me. Neither in this life nor the next one." Elena's heart sank in horror. She has just lost the last chance to survive. *** *** *** You can get in touch with me on Discord: https://discord.gg/8TaPryH Want to support Author? How about ko-fi? https://ko-fi.com/anyanesh *** *** *** Chapters 1-149 - Book 1. Status: Completed. Under editing. Book 1 is in the process of publishing as a hardcopy, so you have a chance to read it for free right now because I don't know whether I will be allowed to leave it here or not. Chapters 150 - .... - Book 2. Status: Preparing for a release, July 2019. *** *** *** I'm not the owner of the art, all the credits to the author.
System: Harry The Harem lord
Fan-fic R-18 Harem Anal Academy System BDSM Harry Potter Army Building Adopted Protagonist Incest
He was reborn as Harry Potter, but at the wrong time. That wasn't the only problem. As time passed, he found that it wasn't the same world as Harry Potter which he knew from the novel. One of the biggest differences was polygamy in the Wizarding world, but well it is great since he has a harem system. It's like "Favorite food and doctor recommended it when ill." Join the journey of Harry, a young wizard who embark on the road of friendship, passion, and love, to become the Harem Lord! Biggest Harem ever! First Arc: The Boy Who Lived Second Arc: Ilvermorny(american wizarding school) Please give a review after reading this novel. Help me add the tags: Academy, Adopted Protagonist, Adultery, Age Progression, Alchemy, Anal, Army Building, Arrogant Characters, Artificial Intelligence, BDSM, Boss-Subordinate Relationship, Caring Protagonist, Celebrities, Character Growth, Charming Protagonist, Child Protagonist, Cold Love Interests, Confident Protagonist, Conspiracies, Cooking, Cousins, Death of Loved Ones, Demi-Humans, devoted love interest, Divine Protection, Dragons, Dwarfs, Exhibitionism, Familial Love, Famous Protagonist, Fellatio, Game Elements, Goblins, Handjob, Harem-seeking Protagonist, Hiding True Abilities, Incest, Magic, Male Protagonist, Multiple Identities, Nobles, Nurses, Older Love Interests, Paizuri, Phoenixes, R-18, Sex Friends, Sexual Cultivation Technique, Shapeshifters, Threesome, Time Skip, Transformation Ability, Transported into Another World, Tsundere, Wars, Wizards, Witches, Yandere Disclaimer: Neither cover nor original story belongs to me. If anyone of them has a problem, I will take it down or delete it entirely.
Dual-Cultivation System
Eastern Fantasy R-18
He was known to man as the Heavenly Demon Monarch, and his name could make even gods tremble in fear, while devils would cry tears of blood and anguish. Hearing about his deeds were enough to break the spirit of even the bravest man. In this world, more than three thousand different paths of cultivation existed, each leading to the same result, but when the Heavenly Demon Monarch was reborn he was forced to experienced the most despised method of them all, the path of dual cultivation. The man who previously abstained from the sweetness of love and the pleasure of the fleshy body, was finally taught to experience the anguish, the happiness and the sweetness. What results would this path have for him? Would he become the ruler of the realms, would he keep every beauty for himself, or would he maintain his aloof character, untainted in mind even when his body succumbed to sin? TAGS: [HAREM] [R-18] [ROMANCE] [FACE SLAPPING] [ACTION] [RUTHLESS PROTAGONIST] [EVIL PROTAGONIST] WARNING: THE MC IS A JERK WHO DOESN'T GIVE A DAMN ABOUT JUSTICE OR MORALS. READ AT YOUR OWN RISK!!!!! (Cover does not belong to me)
Unsealing: Omnipotent Father
Eastern Fantasy Harem
Warning, the author of this book is a; -An uneducated person that graduated only in high school and has poor English skills. -Learned his while watching anime, reading novels and manga. -Is a father that's trying to earn money from working while also doing some part-time jobs. Thanks for your understanding. ___________ Discord Link: https://discord.gg/597UzYw ___________ Mo Xie, someone that had reached the peak on the Realm that which he lord over, Alchemy? Smithing? Cultivation? Weapon Master? Inscription? Name it and he would definitely have vast knowledge about that, with the life of a supreme expert which he believes to be the peak, his life that had already reached thousands of years, ended... Ehhh? How? well, something stupid, you just have to read it. But with a twist of fate, he was reincarnated, into an all-powerful, supreme, and useless mortal. "WHAT?!" Crippled Cultivation, 'a' Soul Sea that is destroyed, and physique that can only possess Mortality (Well, that is until he can cultivate again of course.) But how can he, Mo Xie stand to become someone useless after being someone supreme? With all the knowledge he had accumulated through billions of years, he'll fight his way, to become the greatest... FATHER!?
Prince of Asgard Orion
Fan-fic Harem
Adrian dies because of an irresponsible god and reincarnates in marvel as brother of Odin
The Ladies Gang Puppet Leader (18+) (Warning: Explicit sexual content)
My name is Caiden Black. I am a 17-year-old ordinary guy you can find anywhere in the world. My life's ambition is to propose to my childhood friend; Lily Storm. I was all prepared, but my destiny decided to fuck me over and through a series of extreme unfavorable events, which include raping Lily, I am now surrounded by a bunch of women and being forced to become the head of their ladies crime organization… Someone save me… Note: This story takes place in Arasia, a planet almost exactly the same as Earth. Only the geography and a few little things are different. To support me and for early chapters: https://www.patreon.com/Roeselawik Get updates: https://discord.gg/2CD5R2R Tags: R-18, Adult, Mature, Criminal world, harem, different world, Huge Breast, extremely beautiful women, Rape, weak to strong MC, Smut etc
Sex drive.
Realistic Fiction Harem Mature Special Power Pervert Protagonist R-18 Modern
Due to a fortunate accident Mason James got a power to attract girls. Join his lewd journey filled with sex and girls. ..................................................... donations: paypal. me/hydrogenatom
Goblin Progenitor
Fantasy Harem
Jon was finishing up another horrible date, one among many, thinking about how alone he felt now more than ever. When suddenly fate shined its bright headlights of Resurrection onto him. Lighting up a path to never feeling alone again! In a goblin horde!? As the mythical Goblin Progenitor!
Her Wicked CEO: How To Seduce A Hikikomori Wife?
Is there hate at first sight? When Kamiyama Kiyohira meets her for the first time, she is cursing him to rot with genital diseases at his father's funeral. He is the wicked CEO. She is the hateful Hikikomori. She is the wicked Hikikomori. He is the hateful CEO. Who is the wicked one here? It depends. Who is at the bottom and who is on the top? They are quite a match in words, bed, and hate. They hate each other so much that they keep sleeping with each other? By the way, if MC and ML are mutually sexually harassing each other, is it sexual harassment? ----------------- The interview with The Wicked CEO: Author: How do you draw a Hikikomori out? CEO: Demolish her house. Author: How do you trick a Hikikomori to sign a legal document? CEO: Use difficult vocabulary. If she didn't study hard in school, she won't understand a word. Author: I see. How do you make her so mad that she tries to kill you right after she wakes up? CEO: Tell her that you have slept with her. Make sure that she misunderstands. Author: How do you seduce a Hikikomori? CEO: Read the novel and find out. Hikikomori: How dare you throw me in bed with my enemy? Come here, Author. I won't beat you to death. Definitely won't beat you to death. Author: Have fun in bed. Mr. CEO drags his Hikikomori wife away before she kills the author. ----------------------------- Author's note: Can't promise regular updates. Warning: Explicit language, 18+ scenes, NSFW ----------------------------- Other stories: The Love That Remains https://www.webnovel.com/book/11732671706495605/The-Love-That-Remains * Hunting for a Husband in a Vampire Apocalypse https://www.webnovel.com/book/12517096906718205/Hunting-for-a-Husband-in-a-Vampire-Apocalypse * His Mischievous Time-Traveler: How to capture a celebrity husband? https://www.webnovel.com/book/12511357805697305/His-Mischievous-Time-Traveler%3A-How-To-Capture-A-Celebrity-Husband%3F * His Devious Harbinger: How To Tame A Wicked God https://www.webnovel.com/book/11716078006486205/His-Devious-Harbinger%3A-How-To-Tame-A-Wicked-God * Bad x Bad: My Dear Hana https://www.webnovel.com/book/14255934506850005/Bad-x-Bad%3A-My-Dear-Hana
Tales of a Seductress
Fantasy R-18 Female Protagonist Smut
Tales of Demons and Gods: Story of Red Moon Immortal (Hong Yue Xian)
Disclaimer: I do not own Tales of Demons and Gods, it belongs to Mad Snail. The book cover image is not mine. If you are the owner please let me know and I will take it down. I apologise for any inconvenience caused. A xianxia fan dies in a very typical accident (applause to truck-kun) and gets reborn in the world of Tales of Demons and Gods as a member of the Hong Yue noble family. Realising that he was in one of his favourite xianxia novels, he decides to use his knowledge of the future to his advantage. Whatever Nie Li got and achieved he can do it even better, what Nie Li was stupid to discard or ignore our MC will accept with a smile. Let the story of the Red Moon Immortal (Hong Yue Xian) begin. Warning: this is a harem novel, expect mature content. You have been warned.
In Naruto World With Instant Mastery Cheat
Fan-fic System R-18 Harem Hentai Netori Cheat Mature Adult OP
An anime fanboy is suddenly transported in Naruto world with Cheat System. This does not in anyway follow cannon. This fanfic is what you say 'fuck you' canon and is based on my ideas. Basically if you know what my name is then it will be like those Hentai games but with semi-crack plot.
Heavenly Pleasure
Eastern Fantasy R-18 Harem
[Cover is not mine.] A pervert man from the modern world had died, his soul was transmitted on the body of a young man named Qing Tian in the world of cultivation. Before his soul migrated to his new body, he found an old man who called himself a god and he was given five requests by the old man. After making all his requests, his soul merged with Qing Tian's body, he opened his eyes from his new body and found himself in the middle of the forest. Moments after he absorbed the memories from his new body he laughed while grinning. "Haha.. Let's screw up the girls hehehe..." - - Warning: This is an adult novel, for those who are not old enough or who are not strong with this kind of content. It is hoped not to read or leave this novel immediately, because I do not want to destroy the generation that is still pure. Thanks.
Dual Cultivation: Birth of Legend
I DO NOT OWN THE COVER OF THE NOVEL!!! Please support me. You can support me on Skrill. Customer ID: 112287058 Email: uzumakisahil@gmail.com ------------- Astra, a common office worker and an otaku, died one night and made contact with the gods. the gods offered to transmigrate hime to another world and fulfill any 6 of his requests. After his wishes were fulfilled, the effects of some of his skills took effect on even the god. Now he is on his way to be transmigrated and live his life in another world filled with encounter with beautiful women and the goddess herself.
The McBride Series 4: Blue's Trap
I'm already an adult with my own home and a prestigious career. But... I can't understand why my mother thought she can manipulate me into a marriage with some bitch I am yet to meet. I have no plans on tying the knot. NEVER! I'm too fucking proud to be just a mere husband of a nobody. What's the use of marriage when I can have any woman I want? Don't start. I know what you're thinking. You think I'm a cocky bastard? Wait until you know me better...
Stalker Husband
Her uncle gambles away their properties in the casino and died unceremoniously, leaving Diana poor and orphan. The business tycoon takes pity on her and agrees to accept the properties and adopt her as well. So Diana is now a new member of the family being his adopted daughter. However, the only heir, the prince of Damari Corp, doesn't want to have a sister. Graysen violently reacted upon his father's preposterous proposal! He can't accept Diana as his sister. No way! Over his gorgeous body! After all, he decides that she'll be his wife. He's obsessed about her, thus, becomes her stalker husband! |
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} | 15_97176 | Jiang You only returned to Su house on the last night of the holiday.
When she came home, Jiang You still looked the same as before. When she saw Su Wan, she would still smile and take the initiative to greet her, but Su Wan had already been used to ignoring her.
At the dinner table, Wen Shu's face has not been very good. Su Haicheng filled her with worries and kept putting food on her plate, but Wen Shu's gaze kept sizing up Jiang You's body.
After dinner, Wen Shu called Jiang You to her room alone, and soon there was the sound of a quarrel between the mother and daughter coming out of the room.
Su Haicheng has been reading the newspaper downstairs. Once he heard the faint sounds of quarrel from upstairs. He frowned and immediately dropped the newspaper and turned upstairs.
Su Wan and Su Rui were lazily lounging on the sofa at this time. Today, there is a reality show that Su Wan likes to watch. The two are waiting intently to watch. As for the matter between Jiang You and Wen Shu mother and daughter, Su Wan feels that it was better not to get involved.
And Su Rui, who was leaning on Su Wan, couldn't care less about it …
When Su Haicheng reached the second floor, before he could open the door, he heard Jiang You's agitated voice in the room—
"Why are you prejudiced against me? I am your biological daughter!"
"You're always siding with Su Wan, you never thought of me as your daughter!"
"Since you all don't want me, then I won't stay here any longer!"
In the room, Jiang You seemed a little over- agitated. Su Haicheng could only hear her voice. When he was about to open the door, the door was forcefully pulled open from the inside.
Jiang You eyes were red, and when she saw Su Haicheng in front of her, she froze. The next second, she bit her lip and quickly ran past Su Haicheng.
"Wen Shu, Xiao You she…"
Su Haicheng spoke halfway when his eyes fell on Wen Shu's body and saw her pale complexion and trembling body, Su Haicheng immediately panicked. He quickly came to the bedside, holding Wen Shu's shaky body firmly: "Wen Shu, don't scare me."
"I'm fine, Cheng ge, I'm sorry for you, I'm sorry for Xiao You, I …"
Wen Shu's eyes were impatiently looking at Su Haicheng's face, and her eyes were full of guilt – if only her body wasn't so weak, her and Cheng ge's child would not have been switched at that time, and Jiang You would not have grown up like this.
Wen Shu, who was raised in a literary family, was a very old and traditional woman. The Wen family had very strict family rules that had been passed down for centuries. Although the Wen family won't dot gecko sand on girls, they have a method that was inherited over many years which can verify whether a girl is still a virgin. 1 Gecko sand is a drug/medicine that verifies the virginity of women in China. It's a red dot that only disappears if the women has *cough cough* with a man. Samui: Im very bemused that you censor that yourself after the last few rollercoaster chapters.
On the day Su Rui wanted to remain at Su house and stay together with Su Wan, Su Haicheng initially disagreed, but Wen Shu gently agreed to Su Rui's request. This was not because Su Rui saved her and made her grateful.
Wen Shu thinks that Su Rui is very trustworthy. One of the main reasons is that Wen Shu realized that although Su Rui and Su Wan lived together, the two did not have a physical relationship.
After all, Su Wan is only 17 years old, and is young and pretty, and Su Rui is also young and vigorous. Although the two of them were a little intimate, they had not gone too far for their maturity.
That is respect for love.
Wen Shu knows very well that if a man really loves you and cherishes you, he will treat you so.
Therefore, she approved of this son-in-law.
Wen Shu always knew that she will die soon. Originally, she was most worried about Su Wan. She was afraid that her daughter, who was spoiled from a young age, was too temperamental and had a strong personality. In the future, she will eventually get into trouble. Fortunately, now there was someone who she could entrust Su Wan with. Wen Shu felt that she would have no regrets even if she was gone. She did not expect that Jiang You, who has always been the most obedient and sensible in her eyes, would have such a thing happen to her…
Wen Shu wanted to have a good talk with Jiang You. She felt that she had never fulfilled a mother's responsibility. She was too fond of Su Wan at that time and let her develop a young lady's temper.
Now, she wanted to properly tell Jiang You that she didn't want her daughter, who had been retrieved with such difficulty, to be fooled by a man outside.
But what Wen Shu didn't expect was that she had just asked about that man, and Jiang You's emotions started to stir and argued with her —
Why can Su Wan do it and not me?
It turned out that Jiang You had always minded. She minded Su Wan's existence, minded the person that stole her biological parents, stole her identity.
Human nature is like this.
When Su Wan's was jealous and unreasonable and was turned away by everyone, Jiang You stood on the high ground and tried to save her with a merciful attitude.
People involuntarily sympathize with the "weak."
Yes, no matter what Su Wan does, when she is abandoned by her lover or even disgusted by her loved ones, she has become a defeated weakling.
For such Su Wan, Jiang You can help her without any scruples, and even accept her unreasonable provocations time and time again.
Only then will Jiang You's tolerance and magnanimity show.
But when everything changed direction.
When Su Wan had her own love, had a man who regarded her as a treasure, and when she can be just and honourable in front of everyone, smiled and said that she was just someone from the country, nobody looked down on her, and she would continue living happily and confidently.
At the same time, Jiang You kept losing the people who loved her and the person she loved again and again.
The her right now can no longer smile and wish Su Wan well —
She was jealous of everything Su Wan had.
All that, she thought it should be her own.
Everyone's heart has a Pandora's magic box. Once opened, it will release the demons buried deep in your heart.
In the end, Jiang You still stubbornly packed her luggage and left Su house.
In City D in the cold night, snowflakes floated in the sky. Jiang You stood outside Su villa and watched the lights inside. She subconsciously grasped the cell phone in her hand, and finally, she bit her lip and pulled up that phone number–
"Teacher Wen, I'm Jiang You."
The departure of Jiang You also caused a lot of waves in Su house. Su Wan had also left the house before, but Su Haicheng had already figured out her temperament long ago. He knew that this young lady could not stand the suffering and could not live outside. In a few days, she will come back, but Jiang You is different. She is independent and very stubborn. When she was leaving, Wen Shu was going to stop her. However, her health was too weak, and Su Haicheng learnt about Jiang You's matters. He was still angry at his daughter, and seeing that his wife almost fainted because of her anger, Su Haicheng simply stopped Wen Shu from chasing after her –
After such a thing, Jiang You should also grow up.
A person will experience many setbacks in his life. Su Haicheng has personally experienced many strong winds and waves, and he has also watched Su Wan going through setbacks from time to time, from a bad-tempered young lady to such an obedient and sensible child.
Maybe it would be a good thing for Jiang You to suffer some setbacks outside.
Outside the window, snowflakes fluttered in the air.
Su Wan stood in front of the window, and Su Rui hugged her lightly from behind. The two watched Wen Wenhao drive a black car to pick up Jiang You through the transparent window.
"For men, what is too easy to get will never be cherished."
Su Wan whispered, in fact, Wen Wenhao's status is not low, and he is also a real playboy. In the original world, he was so obsessed with Jiang You. First, it was because the Female Lead was too attractive, and another reason was because Jiang You was Luo Yu's woman.
Conquering a woman who belongs to another powerful man in bed is a very fulfilling thing for Wen Wenhao-
Just because you are XX's woman, I want to conquer you.
Well, this scene is not new either.
As a male lead in a world, the way Luo Yu attracts hatred is really predictable.
But now, Luo Yu and Jiang You broke up. Su Wan estimated that Wen Wenhao might not be as obsessed with Jiang You as in the original plot.
"The face will eventually grow old, and the body will gradually decay. Two people who truly love each other, the thing that the two people love is, in fact, always the souls of each other."
Rarely being poetic, General Su gently looked at his wife and was about to ask for praise, when he saw Su Wan curl her lips and solemnly replied: "What you said isn't bad. In the future, it's enough that you only love my soul."
Su Rui: …
Wife, this script is wrong!
Can the lord author delete this part and rewrite it? Sigh, actually, the blend of the soul and flesh is also very important ……
BLU: HAHAHAHA General Su dug a pit for himself!
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I really like what Su Rui said in this chapter.
Also, Xiao Wan, are you sure you're okay with not doing *it* with Su Rui…? I don't think so~~~
TL note 1* Remember? BIG DICK ENERGY
Aiyo, General Su is becoming proficient in foot shooting and pit digging.
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The September sun, still blazing hot, that hot sun shines on the streets and people are in a hurry, sweating, not wanting to stay outside for a second longer.
However, for Ji Feng, this season is even colder than winter!
"Let's break up!"
"Hui Hui, you, what did you just say?" Ji Feng asked in a trembling voice.
"I said, I want to break up with you!" The girl named Hui Hui said indifferently, "Also, from now on, please don't call me Hui Hui, my name is Hu Xuehui!"
"Why?" Ji Feng asked with an ashen face, "Hui Hui, why is that?"
Ji Feng's heart felt a twinge of pain and he was almost about to fall over.
Just two months ago, the two of them had made a vow to never part, but a summer had passed and he had heard the decisive words of breaking up, how could he be willing?
The two of them had vowed never to part.
Hu Xuehui and Ji Feng were both senior year students at the same time at the Second Middle School in Mang Shi County, and were in the same class.
Ji Feng is a real person and does not talk much, although his family is in the county, but does not have the flair of those other county students, only slightly worse grades, in the class can only be considered moderate to low.
Hu Xuehui, on the other hand, has a lively personality, is pretty, likes to talk to people, and is the vice president of the class, so she is liked by her male classmates, and a few of them even fight over her.
But in the end, it was Ji Feng, who had always been a man of few words, who got the girl's heart.
Because they were at the same table, they grew fond of each other over time and secretly developed an underground romance.
However, Ji Feng did not expect that as soon as senior year started, he heard Hu Xuehui's request to break up.
"Why? You still have the nerve to ask me why?" Once Hu Xuehui heard this, her voice couldn't help but raise quite a bit, causing the students passing back and forth around her to turn their heads to look over and sweep up a few times. .com
"Did I do something wrong?" Ji Feng asked with a pale face, his tone almost taking on a pleading tone.
"Ji Feng, it is impossible for us to continue because our future paths are different!" Hu Xuehui said coldly and condescendingly, "Do you think that with your family's condition, you can support you to go to university? With your grades, can you get into university? I'm going to university, and I'll be living in the city in the future, so being with you will only ruin my future!"
"Family?" Ji Feng's face instantly turned pale, still undeterred, he asked, "Didn't I tell you a long time ago that my family was poor, why did you not propose a breakup until now?"
"Why?" Hu Xuehui sneered, her tone full of mockery, "Ji Feng, do you know, I went to my sister's house in Jiangzhou during the summer holidays, do you know how much the house where my sister and brother-in-law live is worth? You just can't even afford a toilet if you work hard all your life, do you know how much the car my sister drives is worth?"
Ji Feng shook his head with difficulty and said, "I will work hard to earn money!"
Ji Feng had heard Hu Xuehui talk about her sister, it was said that her sister was working in Jiangzhou, how come she suddenly became rich now?
"Hmph, hard work?" Hu Xuethui laughed mockingly, "Work hard for how many years? Ten years, twenty years? Or fifty years? I don't want to follow you until I'm about to die of old age before I can afford a house in a big city and drive a car, Ji Feng, in the future you should stop pestering me, but I'm definitely going to go to university in Jiangzhou, by then, we won't be in the same world!"
Ji Feng stared at her blankly, originally that pretty face, was the one that would always blossom the most beautiful smile to him, but now, this beautiful face, was written with condescension, and those moving eyes were filled with indifference.
"Okay, let's break up!" Ji Feng finally nodded his head. Hu Xuehui had already shown the indifference of rejecting people, and his efforts to salvage her were just futile.
In this situation, Ji Feng, who had an inferiority complex inside, chose to preserve the last bit of dignity for himself!
"Also, I've already asked the teacher to transfer the seat, and we are no longer at the same table in the future, nor do we have any relationship!" Hu Xuehui said indifferently and turned around condescendingly to leave, not even looking at Ji Feng anymore.
A girl who had been waiting for Hu Xuethui not far away saw that their conversation had ended, so she walked over to accompany her and gradually left.
"Xuehui, your words just now seemed too heavy, that's not very nice, is it?" From a distance, came the girl's voice.
"Hmph, that's considered polite of me to say that!" Hu Xuehui looked angry, "Thanks to him being a city dweller, his family is so poor that they usually don't even bother to buy me a present, I was really blind in the past, how could I look at him?!"
"Xue Hui, keep your voice down, don't let Ji Feng hear you!" The girl seemed to feel a bit bad and discouraged.
"What's the fear of hearing? A poor B*****d son is just ……" Hu Xuethui said disdainfully.
Boom~~~!
Not far away, Ji Feng heard these words, instantly as if struck by explosive thunder, the whole person froze on the spot, breathing sharply, his face rose red, his eyes almost to spew fire.
illegitimate son …… illegitimate son …… wild seed ……
Ji Feng's teeth were about to be gritted, the veins on his forehead rose high, the whole person almost choked, his fists clenched, unclenched, clenched again, unclenched again ……
Until Hu Xuehui and the girl walked away, Ji Feng finally barely calmed down and smiled ruefully: "B*****d …… wild seeds …… huh …… "
That's right, Ji Feng is an illegitimate son, to put it bluntly, is a wild seed!
This secret, except for Hu Xuehui, he had never told anyone. Just because Ji Feng was an illegitimate son, his mother was kicked out of the house by his grandparents, and if it wasn't for the help of good people, their mother and son would have become beggars on the streets, or even starved to death on the streets.
The word B*****d became the best joke for other children to laugh at him as a child and stayed with him throughout his childhood.
It was because of his illegitimate status that Ji Feng became inferior and introverted, and even a mocking look from others could make him die of shame.
It was only when he met Hu Xuehui that Ji Feng's personality became a little more open. Because of this, he told Hu Xuehui about his family and his identity.
But he could never have imagined that his poor family became the reason for Hu Xuehui's breakup, while his illegitimate son's identity became the object of her ridicule and disdain!
"Just, just ……"
Ji Feng shook his head, lost his soul and walked towards the outside of the school, smiling sadly: "Private son, I'm just a private son that people laugh at, even the people I love the most, they all mock me with impunity ……"
In the heat of September, there were hardly any pedestrians on the streets, making Ji Feng look even more lonely. The only thing that made this summer less lonely was the TV in the shop next to it playing music and TV shows.
"The latest broadcast, scientists have recently observed a crab nebula in outer space, one billion light years away from our solar system, which emits a surprising gamma-ray flare, the first time a gamma-ray flare has been observed in a cosmic nebula so far. Scientists speculate that the gamma-ray flare is too far away to have an impact on human life ……"
Unbeknownst to the announcer who was broadcasting the news set, just outside the atmosphere, a gamma-ray flare was streaking towards Earth.
Ji Feng was lost in thought, walking aimlessly on the street, being viciously ridiculed by the girl he loved, leaving him heartbroken as if he were dead, as if he had no soul.
Just then, the sunlight in the sky seemed to flicker and a beam of light, invisible to the naked eye, struck Ji Feng's head, causing him to faint on the spot and lose consciousness.
In the white ward that emits the pungent smell of medicine, Ji Feng is lying on the hospital bed, still in a coma.
In fact, at this time, in his mind, it was a voice that kept ringing out.
"Bio-current stimulation activated, looking for fusion opportunity ……"
"Mental fluctuations normal, nerve endings connection complete ……"
"Central nerve fusion in host brain complete ……"
"Smart Brain One and host beginning to fuse ……"
"Fusion complete, database start …… Ding!"
"Host's body strengthening program started ……"
Not knowing how long had passed, Ji Feng slowly woke up from his coma, and what caught his eyes was a face covered with tears.
"Mom ……" Ji Feng subconsciously called out, then reacted and sat up violently, looking at his surroundings in surprise, "Mom, this is a hospital? How come I'm here?"
The person sitting next to the hospital bed was none other than Ji Feng's mother, Xiao Su Mei.
"Feng'er, you've finally woken up?" When she saw Ji Feng do up, Xiao Sumei was surprised and hurriedly wiped away the tears on her face, took her son's hand and asked, "Feng'er, do you feel better?"
Ji Feng subconsciously nodded his head and asked in confusion, "Mom, what's wrong with you, what happened?"
Xiao Su Mei wiped her tears and said, "You kid, you just skipped class on the first day of school, and you even fainted on the street because of heatstroke, if it wasn't for the kind people who brought you here, mum would have lost you as a son!"
Skipping class? Heatstroke?
Ji Feng's face turned pale as he recalled that the reason he had skipped class and left school was that he didn't want to stay in that place.
He was afraid of hearing the words 'illegitimate son' from Hu Xuehui's mouth again, and coupled with the pain of the breakup, that's why he lost his soul and left the school.
Seeing her son's pale face, Xiao Su Mei immediately said with concern, "Feng'er, why does your face look so ugly, is there something wrong with it?"
"Mom, I'm fine!"
Ji Feng hurriedly pulled his mother who was about to call the doctor. Seeing his mother's anxious look, he couldn't help but feel a sourness in his heart and said with immense guilt, "Mom, it's all my fault for making you worry. I promise you that I will never skip class again, I will study hard and never let you worry again!"
"Good! Good!" Xiao Su Mei couldn't help but shed tears of joy again when she saw how understanding her son was, "Mom knows that Feng'er is the most understanding!"
Knowing how to behave?
Ji Feng laughed sarcastically in his heart, if he knew how to behave, he wouldn't forget his mother who had suffered so much, and he wouldn't forget that his mother relied on selling some vegetables every day to pay for his studies, and instead went to be obsessed with Hu Xuehui's body.
He was simply a B*****d who was worse than a beast! Ji Feng hated his former self immensely!
Ji Feng's mother Xiao Sumei's hometown was in the countryside, and because she was unmarried and pregnant first, Xiao Sumei was kicked out of her parents' home and became homeless. Considered a bad woman who hurt people's morals, the ridicule and sarcasm of relatives and friends, and the indifference of the world, Xiao Su Mei could not stay in the countryside anymore and had to live in exile in the county with her pregnancy.
Fortunately, with the help of kind-hearted people, Xiao Su Mei rented a cheap house and gave birth to Ji Feng.
When Ji Feng was small, Xiao Sumei could only carry Ji Feng on her back, helping other people's families to watch their children during the day and taking Ji Feng along. At night, she would go to the nearby junkyard and plunder some scrap that could be sold for money, and so she lived a hard life.
When Ji Feng was a little older, Xiao Sumei took it easy and with the help of her neighbours, she bought a pedal tricycle and became a vegetable vendor, although the money she earned was not much, but apart from Ji Feng's school fees, they could barely get by.
He came to the vegetable market in the county after school and helped his mother sell vegetables, which helped Xiao Sumei a lot.
However, since he and Hu Xuehui started dating, Ji Feng would go to the vegetable market less and less after school to help his mother on the pretext that he had a heavy study load, and the vast majority of the time, he was with Hu Xuehui.
Thinking about it now, Ji Feng couldn't help but feel a twinge of pain in his heart, how could he have been blind and let his hard-working mother go without pain, but instead fell in love with that snobbish Hu Xuehui?
"Mom, I'm sorry!" Ji Feng said seriously, "From now on, I won't let you suffer anymore, I will make sure you live a good life, I will make all those people who used to laugh at you and look down on you come to flatter you and fawn over you, I will make you proud to have me as your son!"
At this moment, Ji Feng, after seeing his mother's tears, finally woke up to a new life!
This was the first solemn promise he made after his new birth, for his mother who had suffered so much!
"Good, good!" Xiao Su Mei fiercely hugged her son in her arms, tears rustling down her face.
The suffering and hardship of the past ten years had finally been rewarded at this moment, and Xiao Su Mei felt extremely satisfied. Even if life was hard, having such an obedient and filial son was worth it!
Snuggling in his mother's arms, Ji Feng said to himself firmly in his heart, "Ji Feng, from today onwards, forget about Hu Xuehui and be a new you, because, you still have a mother to be filial to!"
Mother and son embraced each other, and a strong warmth and affection filled the ward.
But at that very moment, the door of the ward was pushed open with a strong bang.
The mother and son turned their heads to look, only to see a fat nurse full of disdain walk in and say indifferently, "Xiao Su Mei, your three-day stay expires in twenty minutes, if you still want to stay, go and pay, otherwise, pack your things and leave immediately!"
Xiao Sumei hurriedly stood up and said, "This nurse, my son has just woken up, his body is still very weak, can you hold off for an hour at most and we will leave, do you think it's okay?"
"Humph!" The fat nurse said disdainfully, "Take a break? We are a regular hospital here, not a small clinic in the countryside. If you can't afford it, don't stay here, don't pretend to be a big spender!"
Xiao Su Mei's face was red with anger and rage, but she could not say anything. Thinking that her son's body was still weak, she could only clench her teeth and said, "I'll pay the money!"
"Mom!" Ji Feng called out to Xiao Sumei with a grim face, looked coldly at the nurse, jerked off the hospital bed, and asked coldly, "Our ward is not due for another twenty minutes, is it?"
"That's right!" That nurse said disdainfully, "What, look at you still want to beat me up? Hmph!"
"Good, how nice!" Ji Feng smiled back in anger and said coldly, "Since we still have twenty minutes left in the ward, then, within those twenty minutes, this ward still belongs to us, right?"
"What are you trying to say? I don't have time to fool around with you, so get out of here!" The nurse said impatiently.
"Get out!" Ji Feng said with a gloomy face.
"What did you say?" The obese nurse didn't react for a moment.
"I said, let you, get out! Out! Go!" Ji Feng said word by word, "During these twenty minutes, we are still the owners of this ward, now, I'm telling you to get out!"
"You ……!" The nurse glared angrily at Ji Feng, but had no way to retort, because within these twenty minutes, Ji Feng did have the right to dominate this ward, as long as it did not exceed the hospital's rules!
In the end, the obese nurse could only say fiercely, "Wait until twenty minutes later, if you don't leave, I'll have security throw you out! Hmph!"
After saying that, she walked out without looking back.
Campus Master Chapter 51-52 |
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Sorry for the late posting guys. I had a midterm test today and it's a new story so we had to discuss translations a bit longer than usual. So though this is being posted at about Thursday, 12:21 am PST, know that these stories will still be posted on Wednesday as usual. Description is in the project page.
Chapter 1: Summer Tea 1.1
It was a scorching summer day.
Xia Liang looked at the burning sun outside. It was only 8 am in the morning. She reluctantly glanced at the air condition at home, then gritted her teeth and shut the door.
Xia Liang, Xia Liang. She silently repeated her own name twice, then indignantly looked at the shining sun. Why couldn't summer be cooler just like her name?[1] Summer was really disgusting.
She took two subway lines to reach her workplace. Xia Liang blew out a long breath.
New Sound.
This was the recording studio she was currently working for. It was said that the owner was a professional voice actor. She had just finished her freshman year in college abroad and returned home for summer break in May. Her family insisted that she should "make good use of the 3 months summer break" and forced her to look for a job. She had looked around for internships in recording studios since she was a minor internet voice character. Maybe she could meet some voice character idols during her internship. Luckily she was hired by this New Sound Recording Studio as a receptionist for the summer.
But reality did not always go as expected Though Xia Liang loved voice acting with great enthusiasm, a receptionist was just a receptionist. Even though her daily work was easy going, the original passion she had started with was diminishing little by little. Umm, a little bit, only a little bit. Xia Liang told herself that she was still passionate about voice acting. It's just whenever she saw those not so famous voice actors who perspired during recording sessions inside the soundproof studio without any air conditioning, she would quietly clench her fists --- --- it's better to just be a voice over on the internet.
After a month had passed aimlessly, Xia Liang hopelessly realized --- ---though there had been some good voices, her dream of meeting a handful of idols by chance hadn't come true at all. Ah…… Xia Liang dispiritedly leaned on the small table in the break room of the studio. Her face pasted to the icy cold glass desktop. She was surfing Weibo out of boredom while thinking about the critique she received yesterday from the director of a radio drama about her voice acting in it.
【Most parts are fine. But where was your shyness when the male character was confessing to the female character, ah? ah? ah? I dare you to fake it even more?! Get on YY tomorrow night at 8PM to rehearse!】
Xia Liang plumped up her cheeks. Umm, usually she's pretty good at acting her part most of the time. But whenever there's a love scene, she would always be criticized by the director as too fake and too stiff……Xia Liang was helpless. It's not her fault that she had never fallen in love before.
Somebody knocked the desk twice. Xia Liang promptly jumped up from her seat, "Zhao Ge."[2]
Zhao Ge was one of the recording engineers at New Sound Studio. He's around mid-thirty. It was said that he was a professional voice actor before. But he had overused his voice and developed some problem with his vocal cord. He had to quit voice acting and switched to working behind the scene—however even voice acting itself could not be counted as being at the front of the scene.
Zhao Ge winked at her: "We have guest here. Make a cup of tea, use the white tea on the shelf."
Xia Liang widened her eyes, "Didn't they said that An Jie white tea was boss' favorite? Uh, will it be you or me who takes the blame when boss asks?"
Zhao Ge stared at her, "No discipline at all! Go make the tea when I tell you to. Don't you know who's here!"
Xia Liang stuck out her tongue, "Oh……" Then curiously, "Who?"
Zhao Ge paused for a little while and decided to be trendy this time. "Use the language of you young people…... he's probably what you would call boss' good pal."
Xia Liang cramped her mouth. Whatever……
After Xia Liang made the tea, she watched the steam slowly rise and took in a deep breath. White tea was her favorite, too. She held up the tea tray and walked to the recording room. She put it down on the side of the chair Zhao Ge used to sit. She turned around and happened to see Zhao Ge lead a young man in a black cap walking toward her way.
Her eyes crossed with that man's eyes shortly. She nodded to him politely. The man only looked downward coldly. Xia Liang twitched her mouth and went back to where she should have stayed.
Really cold.
But……she turned around to take a look at the man's back. He was probably 185cm tall. She tried to recall that man's face. Though it was not clear underneath the cap, but the angular contour was very distinct. The curve of his nose was also very pretty.
Xia Liang sat back to her chair and pulled out her cell to begin surfing the Weibo again.
It's better to look at handsome dude from a distance, since he didn't belong to her.
[1]: Her name is: 夏凉, "xia liang," which literally translates to "summer cool"
[2]: She calls him: 赵哥, "zhao ge," the first character (zhao) is his last name and ge (meaning older brother) is used as a sign of respect.
Labels: chinese, college life, modern, romance, short story, Si Zhi, voice acting, voice over
Lor May February 1, 2017 at 2:24 PM
Starts reading this series today, thank you
domudomuchua December 3, 2017 at 4:27 AM
Dona Maria January 18, 2018 at 6:16 PM
Hope this is good.
Syifa Hayati February 15, 2018 at 8:37 AM
Yes....I agree with you...It better to admire them(handsome) man from far....
AdeNike November 1, 2018 at 8:28 AM
I like her last thought --> "It's better to look at handsome dude from a distance, since he didn't belong to her." Lol
the cheerful morning March 14, 2019 at 10:23 PM
i really love c-novels and I can't wait how this story unfolds. thanks for translating this novel.
Tea of Summer - Chapter 2&3: Summer Tea 1.2 & 1.3
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Location: Drozana Station/The Lonely Star
Xia Idris sat at the table in The Lonely Star cantina. It was a proper dive bar, dimly lit, a bit smokey, though it didn't have the Ferengi bar keep that was typical on Drozana station. Instead, the woman behind the bar was a looker, Human, or at least one of those aliens that looked Human enough. She had an extremely feminine figure, with soft, lush, full-bodied curves, long, flowing golden hair cascading down delicate shoulders framing beautiful blue eyes that were sapphire pools set in her alabaster face over full, pouty lips. She had a youthful, baby doll beauty and innocence belied only by the wisdom of over a century of life in her eyes. The eyes were the key. El-Aurian, Xia guessed, and confirmed it with a little peek into the woman's mind. Xia couldn't help but run her dark eyes over the barkeep in her low cut white dress. The barkeep caught her gaze and gave her a wink, and Xia could only smile.
The rest of the people in the bar were your usual assortment of louts and ne'er-do-wells, except for the Vulcan playing bouncer by the door. She seemed the complete opposite of the woman behind the bar. She wasn't what one typically thinks of a Vulcan. She had dark copper hair tied in a long braid down her back. She wore tight black leather pants that hung low on her hips, emphasizing her shapely feminine hips and thighs. A low-cut midriff top revealed a lot of cleavage and an impressive six pack of abs. Green eyes flashed from a face that had the severe beauty Vulcans were often known for. Xia guessed that the look was an application of Vulcan logic. For the few seconds you were staring at her rack, she'd already gotten the jump on you in the fight.
Xia picked up her mug of raktajino. The Klingon coffee was wakefulness on crack, and would keep Xia going all day. Of course, she'd added a dash of whiskey, what Jack PIerce called a little bit of Irish, even though it was Orion. Xia was dressed in tight black leather pants and a green t-shirt with a graphic of a pickle on it that read MILLENNIAL SEX PICKLES. Over the band shirt she wore a black leather DuraWeave jacket. It was fairly standard freelance wear, made with a mesh weave lining to both disperse energy and blunt physical trauma. It would save you from a direct hit from a disruptor or bat'leth, but it might save your arm or kidney from a glancing blow. It was a little warm for running around on the station though, but it concealed the knife and disruptor rig under her arms. Her long brown hair was up in a ponytail, revealing the tattoo on the back of her neck, a black circle around three wavy horizontal lines, a thalion, an ancient Betazoid symbol for the mind, specifically Betazoid mental abilities.
She tapped her padd on and scrolled through the station network job board. Oh, that was interesting. A job on a Romulan ship, by the ship code. Xia had never heard of the Raven's Claw. Xia was fluent in Romulan, so that wouldn't cause a problem. She'd worked some Romulan tech when she was in Starfleet, and she'd worked even more on missions for Blackwatch. That wouldn't matter much anyway. A computer was a computer, and had to follow the same laws of physics as any other technology. Even if parts and configuration would be a little different, there was only so much variation that could be allowed for efficiency, and it was often not a problem to splice in a work around if it was necessary. She tapped her padd to mark it for further consideration. She was curious just what a Romulan considered to be generous remuneration. Hopefully not the undying gratitude of a grateful empire, because that wouldn't pay for her Irish raktajino.
Xia looked up as a man pulled out a chair, spun it around, and sat straddling it. He was all, with a couple days of scruff. His black hair was salt and pepper at the temples, though he didn't look old, just...worn and weathered, but his dark eye was still bright. The other was hidden behind a black eye patch. He was broad shouldered and strong, handsome, in a weathered, rugged way.
"Got us a room at Vink's No-Tel," Erebus Caine said, looking over and yelling to the bartender, "Two beers! Whiskey chaser!" The blonde doll smiled and nodded, and Caine turned back to Xia's droll stare. "What?"
"Vink's No-Tel?" she asked. "A room. As in singular?"
Caine shrugged. "Thanks, doll," he told the barkeep when she brought his drinks over. "What's the problem? Vink's is cheap, and it's not like you haven't slept with me before," he said with a grin, chugging down the first beer thirstily, then tossing back the whiskey shot before pulling the second beer over to nurse more slowly.
"Vink's charges by the hour."
Caine just grinned.
Xia shook her head and just smirked. "We'll see about tonight," she said. "I might have a lead. What do you think about Romulans?"
"Bastards," Caine said. "Killed a lot. Worked with a few. Can't say it's the most thrilling experience. Not like working with those Orion twins."
Both of them paused for a moment, lost in memory, and smiled.
"So there's a Romulan ship looking for crew." Xia tossed Caine the padd. "Raven's Claw. Know it?" she asked.
"Not really," Caine said. "Haven't worked that side of the border much though," he admitted. He read over the ad. "You asked Jack?"
"Was about to," Xia said.
"Sad to see you go," Caine told her, sipping his beer. "Been great working with you, kid."
"Thanks, Caine," she said. "Thanks for keeping me alive."
"You saved my bacon more than once, kid," Caine told Xia. "I'd say we're even. But you ever need an assist, you got my number."
Xia smiled and took her padd back from Caine. Then she pulled out her Social, a civilian version of a communicator, though it could do a lot more than just connect people audibly. It also was like a mini padd, with a network connection, and her library of music and holovids, including the Sex Pickles latest album.
"Jack Pierce," came the harried voice on the other end of the comm.
"Hello, Jack," Xia said. "It's Xia."
"Make it quick. Jackie! Where's that paperwork I asked for!" Xia heard Jack yelling to his wife.
"Considering a job offer. What do you know about a Romulan outfit on a ship called the Raven's Claw?" she asked.
"Let me get back to you," Jack said. "I'm neck deep in paperwork since Artemis went back to Starfleet. Still haven't found a Director of Field Operations, so I'm doing two jobs, and he took a lot of good operators with him."
"Sorry to hear that, Jack," Xia said. "I miss your voice in my ear." She hung up and looked across the table at Caine, who was staring at her.
"Why are you really leaving Blackwatch?" he asked.
Xia looked away and shrugged, her eyes settling on the barkeep. "I really want to fuck her tonight," she said.
"Don't change the subject," Caine said. "Half the people in this place want that. Why do you think they come here?"
Xia sighed. "Last mission went...sideways," she said. "I almost lost you. I'm getting too...comfortable."
Caine just looked at her, silent. "It happens, kid," he finally said. "But I'm okay," he said. "Well, except for the eye. Damned cat," he growled. "We've had missions go sideways before. There's something else."
"You know Pierce asked me to join him on Nemesis?" Xia asked.
"I figured," Caine said. "Artemis likes the best."
"Well, it got me thinking...about the future," Xia said, looking down at her raktajino, taking a gulp. "I don't like that. I don't like...making plans that can all just...be taken away."
Caine didn't say anything. Though, to his credit, he didn't look uncomfortable, either. In the merc business, they didn't like talking about...feelings.
"And then when we were on Aijalon Prime gearing up for the last op, I...saw Dobri."
"Dobri. I think I've heard you mention him in your sleep."
Xia pulled a face, annoyed at herself for that. "He was my first trainer," she said. "He was...hard, almost brutal. He was making weapons. But we were...family. We had a purpose. We weren't going to ever let what happened to Betazed during the war happen again. He was...less than pleased when I resigned my commission in Starfleet and went freelance .He's made it clear he wants me back in the program. I just think it might be safer to be on the other side of the border for a while. I don't know what I'll do if he sends one of my brothers or sisters after me."
Caine sipped his beer quietly, studying Xia. "You waiting for me to talk you out of it?"
Xia smiled shyly. "I don't know," she admitted.
"Kid, you're young. See the stars. Keep yourself alive. Take the Romulan job. If you don't like it, Blackwatch is always here," he told her.
"Thanks, Caine. I--" Xia was interrupted by her Social. She tapped it. "Jack?"
"Got that info," Jack Pierce said. "Raven's Claw. Freelancers, practically a bunch of pirates. Recently got in bed with Romulan interests. Possible Tal Shiar involvement. I'll send you the details we have."
"Sounds like their going big league," Xia mused.
"Could be. It's chaos over the border now."
"Thanks, Jack. I really appreciate it," Xia said.
"Not a problem for my best girl," Jack said. There was a distant objection on the line from Jackie. "Sorry, hon!"
Xia chuckled. "I'll keep in touch, Jack."
Caine chugged back his beer. "C'mon. I hear Dys is on station. I'll get you all kitted out, buy you a new knife."
Xia chuckled. "Like I need one?" She opened her jacket, revealing several small throwing knives, as well as a pair of combat knives. "Besides, I hate Dys. He creeps me out, always staring at my ass."
Caine raised an eyebrow.
"Okay, but I don't mind you staring at my ass. It's the Ferengi. I can't read him!"
"Yeah, well, he's got that nice blonde dish that ferries him around everywhere. I don't mind that at all," Caine said with a grin, getting up. "Besides, if you're gonna work with Romulans, you need a nice Romulan disruptor, not that Cardassian POS you're carrying."
"Then let me at least settle up the bill," Xia said, heading for the bar. She smiled at the bartender and handed over some slips of latinum, and a generous tip.
The blonde smiled. "I'm Ketacyn. I'm off in three hours, if you want a private drink," she said, leaning forward in a way that her cleavage caught Xia's eye. "Just talk to Tiral." She nodded to the Vulcan at the door. "She'll show you up."
Xia smiled. "I may just do that," she said, her heart beating a little more rapidly as she turned and rejoined Caine to head to the bazaar.
Xia Idris
Blackwatch
Ketacyn Aumar
The Lonely Star
Tiral
Erebus Caine
Jack Pierce |
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By ANDY BETH MILLER Posted in: Remodel
Hua Xia Construction
Having bought a home earlier this year, Chris Kim was in the market for a trustworthy company to help him completely remodel the property, as the current two-bedroom hale was simply not large enough to accommodate his wife, their two daughters and an in-law suite that served guests whenever they arrived from overseas.
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26 June, 2017 0 comment
Note from the editor: The second selection in our ongoing translated Asian literature series is Jiang Yitan's Through the Woods, originally published in the September 2013 issue of Mountain Flowers. Translated by R. Orion Martin, Jiang's story provides a vivid example of the many challenges facing young people in China today. As an educated woman from a suburban prefectural-level city, Xia Hui finds herself hemmed in by the expectations of her family on the one hand, and her own hopes for the future on the other. -NS
Illustration by Cherry Wen Wen Lu
On the night she finished the defense of her doctoral thesis, she dreamed of the ocean. She didn't fall into the water; she purposefully walked in one step at a time. There was a strange smell to it, like the bodies of old men. She stayed on the surface, feeling the small waves break against her.
Gray light spread in all directions. As she swam forward, she saw something floating in the water. A row of human heads was bobbing there with their eyes shut tight. They were swaying before her, pushed by the currents. She recognized the dead historians at once. Sima Qian, Ban Gu, Sima Guang, Chen Yuan, Chen Yinke, Guo Moruo, Fan Wenlan, Bai Shouyi… Heavy with history, the heads began to sink into the ocean. When she reached out for them, all she got was a mess of seaweed.
The stench of the seaweed dragged her out of the dream. Sitting in the darkness, she thought to herself, You've completed a PhD in ancient history, but what have you really learned? What new insight have you gained?
She didn't want to think about it.
She bought a cardboard box to collect the books that had accumulated over the past decade and a half. On the bottom shelf of her bookcase was an old photo album with photos of her high school teachers and classmates. In one group photo she saw her history teacher. He was wearing black-framed glasses and a serene expression. She remembered the teacher well. On the first day of class he told them, "History is bigger than any of us. History isn't about true or false, right or wrong. History will be the first to turn to turn on you."
"The world grows older by the second," he said, "and every second that passes becomes history. In the time it takes me to say this sentence, the world becomes one second older. But students, you could also say that a single moment ages the world by a thousand years." They all loved listening to his lectures.
She turned the photo over and read what he'd written for her graduation. "Xia Hui, studying history will help you understand the meaning of the word 'heartless.' The past is fleeting." Reading his words now, she felt like crying.
There was a knock on the door. She could tell from the sound that it was her boyfriend, Su Ming. He had completed a PhD on classical texts and was now working on his post doc at a national research institute. They'd met at an academic conference three months before and began dating not long after. There was little passion in their relationship, but they got along well enough in temperament and lifestyle. A faint but perceptible force was keeping them together.
Su Ming came bearing news. First, he told Xia Hui that he had gone to see a one-bedroom apartment. It was in an old building out by the Fourth Ring Road, but he thought it was nice and the rent was only twenty-two hundred a month. Xia Hui poured him a glass of water and nodded.
"When we have the money, we can move to a bigger one with two bedrooms. That way if your younger brother wants to stay with us on the weekends…" Su Ming trailed off. He scratched his head self-consciously.
Xia Hui was touched. Turning away, she wondered if now was the time to tell him that her mother was working in Beijing as a housekeeper. She would have to, sooner or later
Gathering her courage, she said, "Su Ming, there's something I forgot to tell you… My mom been working in Beijing as a live-in maid for almost two years now."
Su Ming was unsettled, but he quickly regained his composure. Looking at Xia Hui's back, he asked, "Is your mother's health alright?" She nodded, and Su Ming took that as a sign to continue with his second piece of news: "This morning my advisor told me it's getting harder and harder to find work at research institutes and vocational colleges because there are too many PhDs out there." Xia Hui had heard the same thing many times before, of course, but that didn't ease the vague sense of loss she felt when Su Ming reminded her.
"Xia Hui, listen: a friend told me that his girlfriend is also graduating from a PhD program this year. She studied Chinese literature and published a few articles on contemporary fiction. She got a job teaching Chinese literature at a high school. He told me she just signed the contract." Su Ming was speaking louder than usual. She could tell he was hoping Xia Hui would apply for a position at the same high school.
She shut her eyes. She could feel her blood pounding in her temples as she struggled to keep her breathing steady. She knew full well that for someone without any connections, finding a good job in Beijing was next to impossible. Still, she found it hard to accept what Su Ming was suggesting.
"The school can give you a Beijing household registration, and they provide a two-bedroom apartment. The rent's cheap as long as you keep teaching at the school. Sounds like the salary and benefits aren't bad either: four or five thousand yuan per month for the first year." His voice had calmed. She could tell he was trying to just stick to the facts.
Xia Hui bit her lip and felt her hands tremble. In all the years she had spent working herself to exhaustion, she never imagined she would use her PhD to teach high school history.
"Maybe teaching in a high school would be a waste of your talent…" Su Ming looked absently at the trees outside the window. "I'll think of something else."
Xia Hui turned to look at him. He looked to her like a school teacher—thin but dependable. She could see them spending their lives together. The thought warmed her and gave her a courage she'd never known.
When she heard her daughter's plan to apply at the high school, Zhou Hua was delighted.
"If you have a Beijing household registration, you're a Beijinger," she said.
Xia Hui knew how important updating her registration was. Even though she'd been a student in the capital for years, living there would be difficult if she stayed registered as a resident of Huizhou city.
Xia Hui wanted her mother to go back to their hometown as soon as possible. She told her that she could cover her brother's expenses while he studied in Beijing, and besides, her father could hardly be expected to take care of things in Huizhou by himself.
When her daughter finished, Zhou Hua wept. Even though the three of them had been living in Beijing for the past two years, they only saw each other a few times a month. Without their own place, they had grown accustomed to meeting in street side restaurants and parks. Zhou Hua was too principled to use her employers' phone to call her children, and she discouraged them from calling her. She had only once mentioned to Xia Hui that there was a great age difference between the husband and wife she worked for. She said they lived in a mansion with a wide lawn and two dogs.
Xia Hui's brother had grown stronger since last she'd seen him. He gripped the park's workout bar and pulled himself up and over it in a single motion. Her mother was smiling again as she gave her a handful of shelled sunflower seeds and asked how things were with Su Ming.
Xia Hui said they were fine.
"Is he reliable?"
Xia Hui gave her mother a look before laughing and nodding.
"You said he tested his way into the university from a village. Is his family depending on him?"
"I never asked."
"I'm just worried that you'll wear yourself out taking care of him and his."
"Mom, it's fine…"
"When you have a child of your own, I'll come back to Beijing to help take care of the baby." When her mother took her hand, Xia Hui was surprised at how soft the calloused skin had become compared to just a few months earlier.
Her mother stared off into the distance and went on talking about the future, about happy things she hoped would happen. Xia Hui took out her phone and asked her mother to call the housekeeping agency and resign. Her mother laughed and took the phone.
Xia Hui waited until her mother and brother had boarded the bus before she began the long walk home. On her way, she pictured herself buying a train ticket for her mother. Then they would plan one last outing together before her mother left Beijing.
But things didn't go as planned. Her mother called to say that the owners of the house had begged her not to go. At the very least, they insisted she stay for one more month—they even offered to pay her three times her normal salary. Xia Hui urged her to leave anyway, but her mother said, "I've been at this house for more than half a year now. The wife has been good to me. In a few days they'll be going to Ha-wai-i or some place for vacation, they won't be back for two weeks. Trust me, I'll quit as soon as they come back but right now there's no one to care for the dogs, that's all. Don't worry, I'm fine, really! I'll just take care of the dogs and be done with it."
Hawaii, those beautiful and remote islands. Xia Hui sighed irritably.
A sweltering heat covered Beijing. Xia Hui pushed onto a crowded bus and hung against the sweat-soaked plastic handles. The bus's AC was out of order, leaving everyone irritable and impatient. They struggled to breathe in the thick air.
A man squeezed in behind Xia Hui. With strangers to her left and right, she had no choice but to push forward until a metal handhold dug into her abdomen. Biting her lip, she willed herself calm, mentally preparing for the demonstration lecture she was scheduled to give at the high school that afternoon.
She'd once read a book on positive thinking that said: When trapped in a stifling environment, focus on happy thoughts. The first thing that came to her was a vision of her future two-bedroom apartment. One bedroom would be for sleeping, and the other would be a study where she would work side-by-side with Su Ming under the light of their desk lamps. She breathed easier, and a smile hinted on her face.
The teachers sat at students' desks facing the blackboard. Xia Hui watched them from the podium, anxious that no one had told her what she would be lecturing about. An experienced-looking female teacher in the front row smiled and said, "We won't limit your choice of topic. Speak about whatever you like, and don't be nervous."
Once Xia Hui had collected herself, she began to narrate her thoughts: "Many things passed through my mind while I was riding the bus today. Watching the flow of cars and people navigating the scalding streets, I thought of architecture critic Liang Sicheng's words, 'To demolish one of Beijing's old city gates is to cut off a piece of my body! To tear down a section of the city walls is to strip off a layer of my skin!'" Some of the teachers nodded slowly, others straightened their backs and watched her attentively.
"Mr. Liang had a vision. Beijing's city walls have an average width of ten meters. If they were landscaped with plants and trees, a hundred thousand people could enjoy a cool night breeze on a summer evening. The watch towers could be converted into reading rooms and tea shops. The old city walls would become a vertical park encircling the city, a feat without equal on earth." Xia Hui could hear murmurs of praise from her audience.
After the lecture had gone on for a few more minutes, the woman who had spoken to her raised her hand and stood up. "We'll end the lecture here, thank you. We will contact you with a decision."
As Xia Hui was leaving, she heard one teacher whisper to another, "She's well-spoken and observant, a very impressive candidate!"
Xia Hui thought for a moment before texting Su Ming: "Aced it."
On the bus ride home, she had a sudden urge to see her mother. She was there taking care of the house alone, and Xia Hui was curious to see it. And after all, now that she had finished school, it was time she started doing what she could to help her mother.
The air beyond Beijing's Sixth Ring Road was visibly clearer. Trees were sparse in the city, but in the outskirts they begin to gather in small groves and thickets. On the way, Xia Hui's mother called her many times to ask: "Are you almost here?" Knowing her daughter was on her way, Zhou Hua's tone was cheerful.
After transferring three times, Xia Hui finally reached her destination. A stranger directed her to the gated community but she couldn't find the entrance. Circling the high wall, she heard the sounds of birds calling. Several flew past, staying close to the ground. A densely wooded cluster of trees stood before her. The light was dim under the trees, and there was an unfamiliar noise echoing through them. As she walked, the trees seemed to part before her eyes, revealing a wide clearing—no, that wasn't it at all. When her eyes adjusted to the light, she saw that it was a broad, tree-lined avenue, a forested path where the wind, the leaves, and the birds were in conversation with one another. The branches were thick overhead, and clusters of birds passed back and forth across the trail. Their voices were loud, but never piercing. Xia Hui looked towards the sky and didn't see a single cloud. The wind was lightly at her back as if to guide her on. She sighed; it was the most majestic passage she had ever seen.
She had the road to herself. The housing development's entrance lay at the end of the boulevard, and Xia Hui relished every step. It took her seven or eight minutes to cover less than five hundred meters.
A uniformed guard stood at attention before the gate. Xia Hui was so intimidated by his stern demeanor that it took her a moment to summon the nerve to speak to him, reading out the number of the villa before calling her mother.
The guard accepted the cellphone and spoke to her mother to confirm the address. He then used a walkie-talkie to call one of his colleagues in a golf-cart.
"Escort our guest to Villa 1016."
Xia Hui's apprehension dissipated once she was sitting in the golf cart.
It was an unusually quiet housing development, each villa its own private world. Xia Hui felt like she had entered an alternate dimension, and she couldn't tell if the architecture was North American or European.
Whispering in the direction of the driver's back, she said, "The villas here must be pretty expensive. How much do they cost per square meter?"
"They don't sell them by the meter. The average price for a villa is probably thirty million yuan."
Xia Hui shook her head in disbelief. When she saw her mother in the distance, she gave a brief wave. Zhou Hua was grinning from ear to ear and waving both arms. Xia Hui thanked the driver and took her mother's hand as they walked up to the house. Lush grass stretched out to either side of them and the two dogs were playing in the yard. When they saw Xia Hui, they galloped over to greet her.
"Hui Hui, don't be afraid. These are good boys, they don't bite." Zhou Hua smiled and pointed at the white dog. "This one is a Samoyed. They call him Ai Feng."
Xia Hui was stunned. "Ai Feng as in 'Love Crazy?'"
"The wife named it. She said she was an 'Apple fan.'"
Xia Hui couldn't help laughing. "Mom, is it 'iPhone?'"
"That's it! It's a foreign name, I can't pronounce it."
"What about the black dog?"
"It's not black, it's chocolate. Its name is Micro-Soft."
Xia Hui laughed out loud.
"Hui Hui, why did they give these dogs such funny names?"
"Mom, Microsoft is one of the world's largest companies."
"Well, It doesn't make any sense to me. When I started I could hardly say the names, now I'm used to it."
"iPhone, Microsoft…" Xia Hui smiled and shook her head.
"Microsoft is a Labrador. Chocolate colored ones are rare."
"Mom, you're an expert!" Xia Hui laughed.
In the living room, she sat on the sofa while her mother brought her a glass of water. Suddenly it felt like her mother was waiting on her. "Mom, isn't it hard working here?"
"Not at all. Everything here is so nice. Honestly if it wasn't for your father, I wouldn't want to leave. They've been good to me here. All I do is buy the groceries, walk the dogs, do the laundry and tidy up. There are a lot of rooms in the house, so that part does take some work." Zhou Hua was beaming as she spoke.
Xia Hui stood and began to explore the house. Oil paintings and photos of the wife hung on the walls. She was young and pretty, her face full of vitality. Xia Hui's mother smiled at her, "She's two months older than you, and he's 26 years older than her." Xia Hui walked ahead, saying nothing.
"There are two more floors upstairs. At the very top is an attic with a big balcony. Oh, and the pool's out this way, come take a look!"
Holding the door open, her mother waved her into the sunroom which covered the pool. Dappled light came through the branches above and created blurred shapes in the water.
"Hui Hui, do you want to go for swim?"
Xia Hui pursed her lips in a smile.
"If you want to, go ahead, you're not going to break anything. The water is changed twice a month and sanitized once a week. I take care of everything."
"I didn't bring a swimsuit."
"A swimsuit? The wife always just…"
Xia Hui understood. She squatted and dipped her hand in the water, then watched as the image of her face slowly scattered and disappeared.
After feeding the dogs that evening, her mother said, "They'll need to go out and do their business in a bit."
"Oh, just out in the yard. It's so big that I have to take them out one a time or I won't know where they left it. One day they both ran out together and I couldn't keep up. I had to search all over the yard, and then I stepped in it! There's grass in the front and in the back, it's too much!"
"Mom, can I help?"
"Sure! You watch one and I'll watch the other." Zhou Hua handed her daughter a plastic bag. "Just pick up the poop and throw it away."
iPhone and Microsoft burst onto the lawn. Xia Hui chased after iPhone, enjoying the heavy smell of the grass in the air. The dog flew around a corner, dropping his head occasionally to inspect the ground. He ran over to the fence where a low-hanging bush hid his body. Xia Hui bent over and spotted his legs, but as soon as he saw her he ran further into the bushes, disappearing completely.
"i! Phone!" She laughed at her twisted pronunciation.
From a distance her mother called out, "Ai Feng might be hiding behind the rocks. He likes to do his business back there." Xia Hui ran around the rocks and spotted the dog just in time. He was hunched over with his mouth shut and his tail pointed straight up. Zhou Hua yelled, "Whatever you do, don't talk to him while he's pooping! Otherwise you'll make him nervous!"
Xia Hui wiped the sweat from her brow. She had always loved dogs, but this one seemed extremely uncanny to her. She gloved her hand with the bag and picked up the feces, surprised at how hot it was. As old as she was, she had never cleaned up after a dog. Feeling a little disgusted, she held her breath and hurried to dispose of the bag.
Once she had thrown it away, she sat on the step and crossed her legs. With practiced movements her mother turned on the faucet, pulled out the hose and sprayed down the grass. The water scattered in the air, reflecting the spectrum of the setting sun's light. Xia Hui thought of her childhood. Violet clouds over her hometown at dusk, days spent playing on the banks of a creek—the memories were so clear in her mind, she almost couldn't believe they were behind her. Sometimes she longed for a passage through time that would take her to the past and let her live life as a little girl.
After dinner, Xia Hui sat with her mother on the patio. The sky was a dusty blue and few stars were barely visible through the clouds. She thought about saying something, but what could she say? After they'd sat for a long time in silence, she rested her head on her mother's shoulder.
"Time's gone by so quickly…" Zhou Hua stroked her daughter's hair. "I blink and now you're almost thirty. It happened so fast…" Once again, Xia Hui didn't know what she could say. The feeling of loss gnawed at her. All of a sudden, her mother was an old woman. While her mother was growing old, she had put all of herself into her studies. After years of neglecting her appearance, Xia Hui felt old as well. Every person imagines their future, but Xia Hui seemed able to see hers.
Her mother was snoring. It had been a long time since Xia Hui had slept in the same bed with her mother, and she wasn't used to the sound. Quietly she slipped out of bed and took her cellphone into the living room. She wanted to text Su Ming but thought better of it. A ghostly blue light danced at the corner of her vision—the moon reflected on the surface of the pool.
When she pushed open the door to the pool room, she gasped despite herself. The room had the same unbroken stillness of the rainforest at night. Her mother's snoring still faintly audible, Xia Hui sat beside the pool with her legs dangling over the edge. The cool water sent a shiver through her.
She wanted to swim. Stripping off her t-shirt, she paused before pulling off her underwear. She had never swam nude before, but then she had never imagined there'd be a night like this, either. She was stepping into a world of water. Lit by the moon, it expanded before her; it lifted her up and pulled her down. When had she first dreamed of all of this? When had such an impulse begun to gather within her? Xia Hui could only be certain that if she had never experienced it, she wouldn't be able to imagine such a thing was real. Now she knew it was.
She could only do the breaststroke, and as she tried not to wake her mother, the awkwardness of swimming without splashing made it impossible to relax. Instead, she extended her arms and legs and floated on the surface of the water. Looking up at the ceiling, she watched the light scatter down on her and wondered how it would feel to have Su Ming swimming beside her. A ripple of excitement swelled within her, causing her to close her eyes and press her legs together. If Su Ming were here, what would he think? Would the world of water crush his self-confidence? She felt like a fish, searching aimlessly in the moonlight.
A reclining pool chair sat nearby. As she pulled herself out of the water and lay down, her skin sparkled in the light. Closing her eyes, she told herself, Xia Hui, don't think about anything. Don't overthink anything. Just relax and take it all in. In this state, Xia Hui left herself, slipping into an indistinct dreamscape.
She woke at sunrise to find a heavy towel covering her and realized she had slept through the night. Quiet filled the house. She got up and wrapped the towel around herself. Her t-shirt and underwear were draped over a nearby folding shelf. Xia Hui dressed and went to look for her mother. She could hear the sound of dogs barking in the distance.
There was no response, but a moment later she heard her mother's voice: "Ai Feng! Microsoft! Be still! I'm trying to water these plants and I don't need you making a mess!"
When Xia Hui followed the photos and oil paintings up the stairs, she could hardly believe what she found on the second floor. A long bar sat on the left, while a pool table lit by green hanging lamps filled the middle of the room. A row of white stools hugged close to the bar, and liquor cabinets lined the wall behind it. To the right a brown leather sofa had been placed before an imposing black television and a pair of branching crystal lamps. Xia Hui could feel the exotic softness of the carpet under her feet. The design on the floor was a strange motif of flowers and twisting vines.
On the third floor she found a treadmill and a few other exercise stations arranged in front of a large window. A pink mat covered much of the floor and instructional yoga diagrams hung on the walls. The centerpiece of the workout room was a freestanding abstract painting, which acted as a room divider. Squatting down, Xia Hui saw a shower room on the other side of the painting. There was also a wooden door that stood slightly ajar, and inside she glimpsed rows of brilliantly colored clothing.
Stepping around the painting, she pushed open the door and entered a large wardrobe. Built-in dressers on either side were packed end to end with clothes. Standing before the dressers, she could smell the perfume on the fabric. Silk blouses, wool coats, linen and cotton skirts, knitted wool jackets, and workout sweats were all neatly folded, and there were piles of lingerie in red, white, black, and gray. Vivid two-piece outfits hung in another section, and the floor was lined with dozens of shoes. Xia Hui didn't bother examining them. What would be the point?
She screamed. Without her noticing, iPhone and Microsoft had come up behind her. They stared at her, their tongues lolling in their grinning mouths. Xia Hui felt like a voyeur caught in the act.
"Mom! Mom!" she yelled, her voice trembling.
Her mother rushed down the stairs. She was startled for a moment, then laughed and said, "Hui Hui, have you eaten breakfast yet?" Xia Hui pointed at the dogs. Her mother said to them, "You two go play downstairs," and they obediently barreled down the staircase. Xia Hui and her mother followed behind.
"It's the first day of the weekend. I asked your brother to come stay with us, but he said he's hiking with a friend from school. I bet he's got a girlfriend." Xia Hui followed behind, saying nothing.
Her mother stopped and looked up at her, "Hui Hui, I still haven't met Su Ming. Why don't you have him come out so we can have dinner together? I won't be in Beijing much longer. What do you think?"
Xia Hui smiled noncommittally.
"I'll go buy groceries in a bit, you just stay here and read. The patio upstairs is nice. There's even a sun umbrella. Oh and don't worry about Ai Feng and Microsoft, they're very well-behaved." But Xia Hui wasn't listening to her mother, she was thinking about Su Ming.
In the end, Xia Hui decided to call Su Ming. He agreed at once and took down the bus route.
Afterwards, she stepped out onto the balcony and leaned against the railing. A mountain range rose in the distance with clouds hanging from the peaks like heavenly sculptures. Following them down the mountainside, she saw the boulevard she had come in on. It stretched into the distance like an emerald passageway that had grown out of the earth. She wished she could lie under the canopy. She would close her eyes, without thoughts or concerns, and let the sounds of the forest come to her.
Flowers were blooming in pots behind her. Light reflected off the beads of water that clung to them, the same water her mother had sprinkled by hand that morning. A rich fragrance poured out of the blossoms, and plastic signs registered the common name of each plant. As her mind wandered from the names of the dogs, to the names of the flowers, to her own terribly ordinary name, she felt the same sense of loss that had been plaguing her.
She had no desire to smell the flowers. She wanted to rip them out with her hands, tear them to shreds, mash them into the tile. She knew she wasn't in a healthy state of mind, but she couldn't push the thoughts out.
Just as quickly, her train of thought circled back to her love of her mother. When Zhou Hua had moved from their small town to Beijing, Xia Hui had never thought she would end up living as comfortably as this. She could see how good it had been for her mother's mind and body. Knowing what life in the village was like, she even thought for a moment about trying to stop her mother from leaving.
She was seized by a vague inclination to go to the third floor dressing room. Stripping out of her clothes, she began try on outfits. Each time she put on a new piece, she stood before the mirror and examined herself. She was drawn to the woman she saw looking back at her. Was that her?
She could remember every detail of the first and only time she and Su Ming had made love. They were on a crude dormitory-issue bed. Her nervousness made it impossible to enjoy, and the whole thing had been a bit of a fiasco.
iPhone's head appeared in dressing room mirror. He looked her up and down with confusion in his eyes. She turned and smiled. The dog came in and lay at her feet, his tail wagging gently. She lay down on the carpet beside him. Spreading her limbs out, she ran her fingers over iPhone's thick white fur.
Shutting her eyes, she listened to iPhone breathe. She sighed to herself, "Steve Jobs, you're such a brilliant man… When I have the money, I'll buy one of your iPhones, the latest model…" The carpet massaged her muscles while a voice inside her asked, Xia Hui, will you ever in your life live as comfortably as this? She wanted to hold on to this moment of comfort. Thunder rumbled softly in the distance. She listened closely, calculating in her mind the time when Su Ming would arrive.
When her mother came back, she began unpacking the groceries. Some went in the refrigerator and others were laid in a strainer to be washed. She'd also bought a whole Mandarin fish. She told Xia Hui she wanted to give Su Ming a taste of their hometown dish, Fragrant Mandarin, but that she didn't know if the seasonings she could buy in Beijing were authentic.
As Xia Hui washed the vegetables, she told her mother that Su Ming was already on his way.
Her mother came over, grinning: "Hui Hui, I bought two bottles of red wine for you to drink tonight." Xia Hui smiled weakly and nodded. The thunder was drawing nearer. When Xia Hui called, Su Ming said he had missed the bus stop and walking back.
The four cold dishes were already waiting on the table and the wine bottles and plates glistened. The uncooked Mandarin sat in a blue and white porcelain dish, giving off a cold glare. When Xia Hui had finished setting out the chopsticks, she sat down and watched her mother cooking in the other room. The stillness of the empty house was like a dark cloud that slowly fogged her vision.
She was thinking of nothing in particular, but when she heard the crackle of the fish sliding into the hot oil, her thoughts bounded ahead. She imagined a leaping Mandarin fish accidently pitching itself into boiling water. It didn't scream or call out. Like all fish, it could only twist and gape in horror. This is simply their fate, and Xia Hui didn't see how humans were any different.
She couldn't stand to think about it any longer. Her cell phone rang. It was the security guard. After speaking to him briefly, she told her mother, "Su Ming's here," and headed for the door.
Her mother called after her, "Hui Hui, it started raining. I'll sleep in the attic so Su Ming can stay the night." Xia Hui hesitated before agreeing.
The sky had grown dark and rain was falling from a dense layer of slate grey storm clouds. The guard who had driven Su Ming to the house waited until he saw Xia Hui coming before heading back to his post.
Standing outside the gate in the rain, Su Ming gazed up at the villa. Rain poured over his face, and for a moment Xia Hui couldn't discern his expression.
The unmistakable scent of the Fragrant Mandarin filled the living room. Zhou Hua happily broke off a piece of fish and placed it on Su Ming's plate. He responded with a forced smile. The three of them toasted their glasses and began making small talk. The mood around the table was cold and politely mechanical.
When the rain against the windows began to quiet, Xia Hui's mother stood from the table and smiled. "Ai Feng and Microsoft need to eat, I'll go give them some food." When she had left the room, Su Ming gave Xia Hui a puzzled look.
Xia Hui smiled at him, "iPhone and Microsoft are the dogs."
His expression darkened.
"Are you feeling alright?"
He began to speak but stopped himself. Beginning again, he said, "I was thinking about something my graduate advisor told me. His father was a middle school teacher, and when he retired he got a dog and named it Confucius. My advisor was devastated. To him, Confucius was a saint among men."
"My advisor's father had started calling the dog Confucius when it was only two or three months old. It was going to remember that name for the rest of its life—it would have been impossible to give it a new one."
Xia Hui looked at him, waiting for him to go on.
"When Confucius was one year old, my advisor killed it."
"He killed the dog?" Xia Hui was shocked.
"He couldn't bear having a dog named Confucius skulking around his feet all day," Su Ming said flatly. He drew his finger across his throat, "He had to kill it." Xia Hui stared at his hand in disbelief before meeting his gaze.
"Do you want a dog?" he asked her.
"They're a lot of work."
"Does that mean you want one or you don't?" he asked impatiently.
"I don't." She felt like she was lying.
"You said you like dogs, that you like big dogs."
"I didn't mean it."
There was a short silence.
"If you had a dog, what would you name it?"
Xia Hui looked at Su Ming but didn't answer him.
He kept speaking in the same eerie tone, "You need a big house if you're going to raise a big dog."
"If you don't have a big house, you just get a smaller dog. It's not a big deal."
"This house is so huge…" Su Ming's eyes swept over the room.
"Even in ancient times, they knew, 'In a palace of ten thousand rooms, the sleeping master uses but seven feet.'"
Xia Hui hoped that would stop his thoughts from running wild. Su Ming was her only hope of love and marriage. She didn't want to lose him, for she knew she had run out of time and options.
Su Ming drank what wine was left in his glass, then filled it to the rim from the second bottle. "In books they say not to pour wine like this. They say you can't taste the quality if it's more than one fourth full." He chuckled at himself. "I know I'm doing it wrong, but that's how I feel like drinking tonight." He swallowed a mouthful of wine, his cheeks already flushed.
Xia Hui understood his complex mix of emotions. She set a few pieces of fish on his plate and raised her glass. "Every person leads their own life, and we've got to live ours."
"It's just so… unequal…" Su Ming trailed off, his eyes drooping.
"The way some people live, we'll just never even get close."
"Don't think about it then."
"I'm not thinking about it." Su Ming raised his head and looked directly at her. His eyes were red.
"My mom's going home in a few days. She just wanted to meet you before she left, that's all."
"You don't understand me…"
Xia Hui didn't know to say.
"I'm pathetic, I know. Pathetic men should stay away from places like this, stay away and never think about them."
"You've had too much to drink."
"I feel fine."
"So you didn't want to meet my mother?"
"That's not what I said."
"You shouldn't have come here to meet her?"
"Maybe we just chose the wrong place. Maybe we shouldn't have met here."
"Just don't think about it, okay?" Xia Hui pleaded.
"Seems like you're the one who's thinking about it." Su Ming raised his glass and drained it.
"I'm not a princess. I know what life is right for me."
"Staying in this huge mansion, you didn't overthink things?"
"I didn't."
"You're lying."
Xia Hui looked down and was silent.
"This isn't for us…" Su Ming's eyes were rimmed with pink.
"Please just don't think about it." Xia Hui went to take Su Ming's hand but he pulled away from her. Standing, he took his glass and the bottle of wine with him, pouring another drink as he walked towards the stairs.
"Xia Hui, there's a bar upstairs! Let's go drink up there!" He was shouting.
Xia Hui hurried up the stairs after him. "Do you want the neighbors to hear? My mom works here, remember."
"My bad… My bad…" Su Ming climbed onto a stool and leaned against the bar. Xia Hui went downstairs to make him a strong cup of tea. By the time she came back up, he had finished the second bottle.
"I want more…" he said.
"We're out."
"Well, we're out. We only bought two bottles."
"Liar… This whole bar is full of liquor."
"That's not ours."
"iPhone… Microsoft… dogs…" He chuckled once or twice.
"Can you just calm down?"
"I need a drink…" He rested his head in the crook of his arm and began making a strange noise, like he was crying. The man before Xia Hui was giving off a weak, helpless air, and it left a deep impression on her. As she went to him and touched his back, her eyes filled with tears.
iPhone and Microsoft's barking startled her. Walking downstairs, she saw that her mother was soaking wet. "Hui Hui, help me dry them so they don't catch cold." Her mother was smiling. "They love the rain, makes them run around like mad. Wears me out, though." She went into the kitchen and came back with a towel, whispering, "How's Su Ming?"
"He had too much to drink. He just needs to rest for a while."
"He didn't like my Fragrant Mandarin too much, did he?"
As she helped her mother take off the rain-soaked shirt, Xia Hui found herself filled with resentment toward Su Ming. She squatted to rub the water out of iPhone's fur with the towel. Thinking of Confucius the dog being put down, she had an abrupt urge to strangle iPhone.
Su Ming's voice carried from upstairs, "More wine! I'm not done drinking…"
Xia Hui couldn't stop her tears, but she lowered her face so her mother wouldn't see.
"Hui Hui, did he finish both bottles?"
Xia Hui looked at her mother and sighed.
"Do you want me to go buy another bottle?"
"Don't bother." She tried to stay calm.
"Well, go tell him where the bed is at least. We can sleep in the attic."
"He can sleep in the attic."
"That hardly seems right."
Xia Hui was silent. Zhou Hua bent down and saw the tears on her daughter's cheeks.
"What's wrong? Did you have an argument?
"It's nothing…" Xia Hui stood and went to the sink to rinse the towel.
"Everything will be fine tomorrow."
Without saying another word, her mother began toweling off Microsoft.
But when Xia Hui turned to go, her mother said softly, "It just rained, so the attic shouldn't be too hot. It's just bare hardwood floors up there, so take a mat and a pillow and some blankets. Why don't you go take care of him? I'll wait down here for you."
Xia Hui looked at the winding staircase and nodded.
When she had tidied the bar, Xia Hui helped Su Ming climb the stairs to the attic. Mumbling to himself, Su Ming gripped her arm like he thought she might try to escape. Xia Hui turned off the attic light, opened the wooden door, and lay down with him.
The wind was at the balcony door. It carried the sounds of music—a child practicing the piano in a neighboring house. The rain had passed, but moist clouds continued to push across the face of the moon. The sky was color of the ocean. Xia Hui was certain she would lose sleep. She felt stupid.
Her mother was waiting for her, but she had neither the desire nor the will to go downstairs. The tears on Su Ming's face caught the moonlight. She wiped them away and whispered, "I'm sorry…"
Su Ming hadn't fallen asleep. Moving towards her, he pulled off her clothes. He tried to enter her but wasn't able to and soon gave up. They stared at one another, their faces pale in the dim light. Outside, the wind and music were still audible.
"I…" Su Ming's voice was ragged.
"I know…" she said.
He rolled over without replying. Xia Hui went naked onto the balcony and leaned against the railing. Looking into the night, she couldn't tell one direction from another. A limitless black filled her vision. It was a darkness that transcended past and present, a grand emptiness that was beyond reckoning.
The darkness was densest to her right, where the tree-lined boulevard lay. Having traveled that road, she knew it was not a passage through time that could deliver her to a simpler past. Nor was it a device to sidestep reality and reach the future of her dreams. No person can escape time, for it governs all life. When she came to this thought, she inhaled deeply.
In that moment she was thinking she would not be the least bit upset if Su Ming pushed her over the railing.
Jiang Yitan is an award winning novelist, poet and publisher. He was born in Zhejiang province in 1969 and graduated from Beijing Normal University's School of Chinese Language and Literature in 1991. He has since published six volumes of short stories and multiple volumes of poetry. Some of his best known stories are "China Story" (translated by Eric Abrahamsen for Pathlight), "Transparent," and "Lu Xun's Beard." He is a recipient of the Baihua Literature Award, the Shanghai Literature Award, and the Kaqiu Warren Poetry Prize.
R. Orion Martin is a writer and translator based in Brooklyn, New York. He regularly translates essays on contemporary art for magazines such as LEAP and Randian, and writes about Chinese contemporary art and comics for publications including The Comics Journal and Hyperallergic.
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