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Surviving A Novel I Don't Remember: A Tutor's Guide To Staying Alive

"If I can just stay under the radar, I might survive the final chapter." Kim Jowoon woke up in a novel world as the illegitimate fourth son of a marquis, Julian Von Astrea, and it looked like every single character hated him. It was a world where everyone looked like a protagonist—shining eyes, tragic backstories, destiny practically dripping off them. Everyone except him. He didn't even get a script. Then the Affection System popped up and crushed his hopes in one clean line of text: every so-called “hero” in the capital had a solid 0% interest in his continued existence. Naturally, Julian did the most reasonable thing possible—he ran. Straight into the safest job he could think of: tutoring the young son of the Empire's most reclusive (and famously cold) Duke. The plan was foolproof. Win over the kid, stay invisible, collect a fat paycheck, and live long enough to die of old age instead of plot relevance. It didn't go smoothly at first. The child barely spoke, the Duke barely appeared, and Julian briefly wondered if he'd chosen the wrong kind of death. But somehow… it worked. The Duke's son slowly warmed up to him. Lessons became warm conversations, and silence turned into trust. And even stranger, the Duke's affection level didn't just rise—it skyrocketed into something Julian absolutely had not planned for. For the first time since transmigrating, he felt safe. Then the Empire started falling apart. A masked criminal began tearing through the capital, and Julian started waking up with missing memories and an unsettling sense of déjà vu. No wounds. No explanations. Just the feeling that something had happened—and that he was better off not remembering it. He had thought he was the one being hunted. But the higher the Duke's affection climbed, the more frequent the blackouts became, and the more a terrifying possibility took shape. He came here to survive the story. Now, he was starting to suspect the Duke wasn't protecting him from the plot at all… He was protecting the plot from him.
Byul_Byre · 14.7k Views

Respect Into Romance

Veera Herrera had the perfect childhood and upbringing. Even though her mother had left her life very early on she had the most amazing father. And her father had the most amazing best friend. His name was Theodore Harrison, and he worked in the same company as her father. Growing up she called him Uncle Theo. Everything in her life was perfect. Until, it wasn't. The day after her graduation, Veera's father got into an accident and tragically died. Veera was devastated. Theodore was devastated. They had nobody but each other to lean on as they struggled through the grieving process. Veera was grateful to still have her Uncle Theo with her and embraced him tightly. Theo too was grateful to still have his adoptive daughter with him. Though she had always called him Uncle, he always saw himself as her second father. He did what he'd always done and stroked the top of her head. But the moment Veera looked up at him with her teary eyes, something changed. She didn't look like a little girl anymore. And he no longer looked like her Uncle anymore. In that subtle moment of grief and vulnerability, something within then changed and they were not able to look at each other the same way again. What they were feeling was wrong. The atmosphere between them was charged. Neither one acknowledged the change. They did not dare to point out the obvious. They couldn't. What would people think? What would her dead father think? But feelings cannot simply be evaded. Especially not those built on love. All it took was one bottle of wine and a rainstorm. They sat across from each other, on the anniversary of the deceased and shared stories of the past. There was laughter and tears. A lot of tears. And then the gentle pairs of hands which reached out to comfort each other suddenly could not let go. Veera had great respect for her Uncle Theodore. But what was happening now? Why was she in his bed? Why did her body feel so hot? Why was she returning his every kiss and touch and stroke? Why did he hold her so tightly and yet it didn't feel tight enough? And the aching emptiness inside of her, it was gone. At what point did respect turn into romance.
Lady_Venom · 674 Views

Harry Potter: Is Harry's mom Wanda?

Synopsis: In the final moment before her destruction, Wanda Maximoff — the Scarlet Witch — is pulled into a void beyond time or form. Lost in the abyss of her guilt, a mysterious light touches her… and brings her back. Not to her world, but to another. One where magic is different. Where redemption might take shape: the world of Harry Potter. When a luminous figure — a doe — shows her the memories of a boy abandoned and mistreated by his relatives, Wanda understands her new purpose: to protect Lily Potter’s son. Though she doesn’t know why she was chosen, she accepts the deal. In exchange for a chance at redemption, she will care for little Harry. But Wanda is no ordinary witch. And this world is not ready for her. From the very first moment on Privet Drive, the Dursleys will feel that something has changed. With power, resolve, and growing compassion, Wanda will face a new destiny. Because this time… no one will touch the boy without facing her. After all, who better to protect the Boy Who Lived… than the Scarlet Witch herself? Author's Disclaimer: This story is loosely inspired by the initial premise of Strange Potter, a work I greatly admire and that served as a creative spark for developing this project. Although the plot, character development, and events are entirely original and distinct, I believe it's only fair to acknowledge that initial influence. Likewise, this is a non-profit fanfic that blends elements from the Marvel and Harry Potter universes, whose rights belong to their respective creators and owners (Marvel/Disney and J.K. Rowling). This work is made with respect and with the intention of paying tribute to these worlds that so many of us have enjoyed. I will be posting this story on RoyalRoad.com
YoDarki · 2.8m Views