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Consumed by the guilt of a fatal mistake and desperate to reclaim his love, a young witch turns to a spell to bring his ex-boyfriend back. The ritual works, but he never imagined the herbs and candles would trigger such a devastating reaction, tying him to a terrifying karma. Now, he is left with no choice but to undo the ties before it's too late... ~•~ • This story is ENTIRELY my original work! • Contains psychological horror themes! • Brazilian romance with original characters! • Explicit sexual content! (18+) • Plagiarism is a crime! • Inspired by true events!

Xu Ning, the poised and formidable CEO of the country's largest conglomerate, has mastered the art of staying three steps ahead of everyone. But when corporate rivalries lead her to Likaya, a war-scarred Caribbean island, she finds herself drawn into a mystery far older than she could imagine. Her path crosses with Shen Yichen, a guarded and dangerously perceptive man who challenges her in ways no one else dares. Their encounters become a battle of wit and restraint, where every conversation hides an unspoken challenge and every lingering glance threatens to reveal more than either intends. Neither is willing to surrender the upper hand, yet the tension between them grows impossible to ignore. As they navigate tangled conspiracies, buried betrayals, and the island's troubled past, suspicion gives way to reluctant trust—and attraction becomes their greatest vulnerability. But Xu Ning's forgotten past holds a truth that could shatter the fragile bond between them. Some encounters are written by fate; others demand a price.

Synopsis of "Shattering Memories" In a future where technology allows people to relive their cherished memories, the line between reality and illusion blurs. Yuko, a determined young girl living on Mars, is haunted by the disappearance of his sister, Ruko, who vanished into the depths of this advanced technology known as Echo. As society becomes increasingly entranced by the allure of nostalgia, Yuko embarks on a perilous journey to uncover the truth behind Blue Light Technologies, the company responsible for Echo. Joined by a group of rebels called the Veil Breakers, Yuko must navigate the shadows of Nexara, confront his own painful past, and unravel the dark secrets hidden within the memories of those trapped in Echo. In a world where memories can be both a refuge and a prison, Yuko must ask himself: how far will he go to reclaim what he has lost? "Shattering Memories" invites you into a gripping tale of hope, resilience, and the pursuit of truth in a technologically dominated landscape. Join Yuko as he battles against time and the manipulative forces at play, discovering that the greatest power lies in the memories we hold dear.

The story represents the life of a young girl Iris, whose world has been shaped by a relentless tide of tragedy. It is a journey through her past events ; the horrible moments that followed one after another, each harder than the last. As life became increasingly difficult, her heart became a map of scars and experiences that no one else could see. It is a portrait of a soul forced to grow up in the shadows of loss, trying to survive a reality that feels more like a nightmare. In a world that keeps taking from her, will she find the strength to survive her own tragedies? Or will she finally break under the weight, lost in a darkness with no way back home? Stay with us to see how her story unfolds.

**Mature Content** Eilika Wolanski is the eldest daughter of one of Varos’ most respected merchants, but respect has never brought her kindness. A childhood accident left a scar across her cheek, and with it, a cruel label she can never escape. The “Unwanted Woman” of Varos. Mocked in public, pitied in private, and treated like a blemish to be hidden, Eilika grows up learning one painful truth: beauty matters more than character in high society. So when an unexpected marriage proposal arrives from the powerful House of Kingsley, no one believes it is real. The groom is Damian Van Kingsley, the widowed duke of Varos, feared for his cold temperament and admired for his unmatched looks and wealth. Rumors follow him like shadows. He has a secret mistress, a broken heart drowned in alcohol, and worst of all… A son he barely acknowledges. For Eilika, marrying Damian isn’t a dream. It’s the only option left for survival. Damian, once the kingdom’s most desirable nobleman, has been nothing but a hollow man since the death of his first wife. He has abandoned his responsibilities, pushed away his child, and lived with one vow burning in his chest. He will never replace his first wife. To force him back into duty, his mother arranges a second marriage, one he never asked for, and one he refuses to accept. Damian swears he will never touch her , will never look at her and will never treat her as his wife. But Eilika isn’t the greedy noblewoman he expected. She doesn’t ask for his affection. She doesn’t crave his title. She doesn’t even want his love. What Eilika wants… is something far more dangerous. A family. And perhaps that is the very thing Damian has been starving for all along. ~~~~ “This bed will remain cold until your last breath.” Damian’s voice boomed through the dark chamber. Eilika didn’t flinch at his words. Instead, she replied gracefully, “I don’t seek love, Duke. You can visit your secret mistress every night… Just don’t come near me.” This marriage was never meant to become real, until the Duke's heart begins to betray its own rules.

When most people retire, they help raise grandkids, babysit, or go square dancing. But when Pei Ye retires, she spends her money raising virtual characters. Before spending: "Trash game. They're not even trying with these cash grabs." After spending: "Amazing! I can splurge AND grind!" Raising virtual characters, you see, can nurture the soul and add a little color to an otherwise dull retirement. And if you raise them well, not only do you build a bond with them, you might even… well…

Her first time carrying out a system mission was to win the heart of Xie Jinbai. To teach him to understand love and affection, Cui Lingyao married him. After two full years of marriage, she finally completed the mission and chose to leave the world, but the system informed her that Xie Jinbai's Love Value was full, passively triggering a one-year cool-down period. Thus, Cui Lingyao was forced to stay for a 'cool-down' of one year. But within this year, despite his Love Value being at maximum, Xie Jinbai actually decided to marry a concubine. He taught himself the heartlessness and fickleness of the men of the era. Cui Lingyao watched the new woman enter the household. Watched him place another woman on a high pedestal. Watched him indulge that woman in humiliating her in public. Until his last ounce of remorse was also exhausted. In a drowning incident, she died a clean and decisive death. Her final glance before death. In the bone-chilling lake water, the ever-calm and rational man lost his composure for the first time, rushing toward her like a madman, holding her with bloodshot eyes, his entire body trembling violently. — She had thought everything was over, that they would never cross paths again. Unexpectedly, three years later, the system came to her once again. Asking her if she wanted to accept another mission…

Three years of devotion. Three years of loving Julian with everything she had. Only to be framed for a divorce and personally sent to prison by him. "I didn't kill her," Evelyn begged. "I didn't kill the woman you love." "I don't believe you." Facing a death sentence with no one to turn to, Evelyn made the most desperate choice of her life — she threw herself at the one person Julian would never forgive. His younger brother. "Get me pregnant. Please. It's the only way I survive." Because pregnant women are not subject to the death penalty. By the time the truth surfaced and Julian realized the woman he destroyed was innocent, it was already too late. He dropped to his knees. "Eve, I was wrong. Give me one more chance." A hand caught his wrist before he could touch her. "She's already my wife, brother."

Xu Changqing could never have imagined that after waking up from a faint caused by heatstroke, it would be as if she had already lived a lifetime. After the dream, the very first thing she did was to pick up a long-legged stool. Smashing her brother-in-law, tearing into her own sister. Whoever comes, she'll take them on. Shen Weimin had always cherished someone in his heart. He silently guarded her his whole life without regret or complaint, and only when he was about to pass away just before her did he realize that she was not without feelings for him. Waking up one day, he was ecstatic and vowed never to be that fool again in this lifetime, but then he heard about her actions, which were different from her past life? Is she reborn, or has she been transmigrated into...

After the doomsday overlord Yuan Chun perished together with the Zombie King, her soul was bound by the fast-travel system 007, "Host, I am a growth-type fast-travel system, capable of upgrading, fighting, and acting cute." From then on, Yuan Chun traversed numerous great and small worlds to turn around the lives of female protagonists and supporting characters who died unjustly. A scumbag from the seventies: "Yuan Chun, let's break up. I've realized I never loved you. What we had was just sibling affection." Yuan Chun: "Your sister! If it was sibling affection, why did you sleep with me? Now you're denying it after putting on your pants?" A scumbag husband from the nineties: "Yuan Chun, once you married into the Li family, you're one of us. Your house and car are Li family property. If you want to divorce and take away Li family property, you either leave with nothing, or I become a widower. Pick one." Yuan Chun: "Your sister! You cheated and still want to take my premarital property? Where's your face?" The ultimate mother-in-law from the eighties: "Yuan Chun, your nephew is getting married. Give me ten thousand yuan, then clear out your new two-story building for your nephew's wedding room. You know you don't have a son, just a worthless daughter. If you don't provide money and a house for your nephew's wedding, no one will take care of you and old third when you're old." Yuan Chun: "People die, who cares about funeral arrangements anymore? Want to snatch money and a house while making excuses? Go, go, go..." The doomsday overlord possesses superpowers and space, managing to overcome all challenges, mercilessly punishing the scoundrels and successfully helping each minor character turn their life around, earning countless Merit Points. 1. Tragic Woman 2. The Poor Little Thing Harmed by Her Uncle 3. The Sister-in-law Who Eloped 4. The Daughter Who Was Sold 5. The Wronged Eldest Sister 6. The Hopeless Minor Female 7. The Young Marshal's Wife's Bai Yueguang 8. The Super Naughty Kid 9. Not a Foster Mother 10. Re-married Widow

The June weather was already getting hotter day by day. Even though the rainfall in Novaria was still quite abundant this season, bringing a trace of coolness when it rained, but once...

Tang Yanxi never expected her life to take such a dramatic turn. In a twist of fate, she found herself married to Sheng Jianan, the enigmatic and aloof heir to a powerful business empire. On their wedding night, he presented her with three strict rules, setting the tone for their unconventional union. Initially, Tang Yanxi viewed their marriage as a ridiculous charade, assuming their relationship would be nothing more than two strangers living under the same roof. However, she soon discovered that her mysterious husband had other plans. "Darling, we should contribute to the continuation of humanity," he whispered, his eyes gleaming with mischief. "Sweetheart, regular exercise is essential for a healthy lifestyle," he insisted, his tone playful yet persuasive. Where was the promised distant and cold-hearted man? What happened to the three rules he had so firmly established? Tang Yanxi's frustration reached its peak as she demanded, "Will you please just be quiet?!"

The scion of the trillion-dollar Zhuo Family was in a car accident, and Su Ningyan was forced to take care of Zhuo Junyue up close. At their first meeting, he took her first kiss. She was afraid and anxious. Who said Zhuo Junyue was incapacitated by the accident? Hey! Five years later, he blocked her path, and Ningyan said anxiously: "Sir, I do not know who you are."

After three years of marriage, they continued to treat each other with mutual respect. Following their divorce, he transformed into someone obnoxiously insistent. Yet Norris Moore sneered, "Get lost, I'd marry anyone but you!"

She was the scatterbrained journalist Xia Yanxin, who infiltrated the Heaven-Earth Gala to interview for an exclusive story and inadvertently provoked the Supreme dark young master. Amidst the dark cruise and a twisted hunting game, she turned his world upside down. From then on, she became his private pet of the night, trapped in a fate from which she could not escape. He was the Prince of the night, the mischievous Long Yutian. He was used to controlling everything, scheming tirelessly for her, but in the end, he lost his heart... Perhaps in that hunting game, he was the real loser!

A prophecy names one true moon. ----- Lyria has spent her entire life in the shadows — scorned, scarred, and invisible. The illegitimate daughter of a king who pretends she does not exist, she has learned to want nothing and expect less. But when fourteen alpha suitors arrive to compete for her sister's hand, five of the most powerful men in the kingdom cannot seem to stay away from the girl they were never meant to notice. Each one is powerful enough to shake kingdoms. Each one is drawn to her in ways that defy reason. But Lyria can only choose one, and the road to that choice will cost more than she ever imagined. And Jacinta will burn the kingdom down before she allows Lyria to take what she believes is hers.

Summary One day, while Jeong Taeui and Ilay were living a laid-back lifestyle in Germany, his elder brother calls to tell him that his grandma in Korea has passed away. After Ilay leaves for work, Jeong Taeui takes a plane by himself to Korea. Nevertheless, he lands in Hong Kong rather than Incheon Airport, where his uncle Instructor Jeong Chang-in greets him with an enigmatic smile. Credits go to Yuuji, Yuuji and only Yuuji! - This work is not owned by me. Please support the author, Yuuji, through official distributors. You can find the book contents through Ridibooks or Bomtoon. However, you must be over the age of 18 to view the story. Please do consider searching up a tutorial to do so!

After confessing her love to her childhood best friend, Gabrielle finds herself rejected and sold to a cruel high official in exchange for power by the best friend whom she loved so much. Hurt, betrayed, subjected to abuse, and stripped of her noble title Gabrielle begins to lose all hope until one day she runs into a man from a neighboring kingdom in need of help. Despite the danger Gabrielle agrees to help this man get back to his kingdom only to find that he is King and he is smitten with her. Will Gabrielle find her happily ever after with her new found love or will a sudden change of heart from her childhood best friend tear them apart?

Haruko could hardly believe it — she had actually transmigrated into a melodramatic female-oriented novel. And she had become a cannon fodder villainess! Facing a death flag right at the start, Haruko decisively transformed into a yandere loli and confessed to the female lead. “Ichiko, the one I like is you!” “You clearly said you liked me — so why are you still going to someone else!” “I won’t allow you to like anyone else. You can only like me!!!” She would confess, make her fall in love, and then fake her death in front of her — making herself her one and only. But gradually, Haruko noticed something was off. The female lead seemed to have been raised into a yandere. “Hey, Haruko, you can only like me too, okay?”

Reborn in the body of Tsugikuni Yoriichi’s long-lost sister, Mizuki awakens in a world ruled by demons and destiny. With Yoriichi standing at the peak of the Demon Slayer Corps, she refuses to live in his shadow. Instead, she forges her own path, mastering the Snow Breathing style she created and awakening a Demon Slayer Mark that shakes the entire corps. Mizuki’s goal is simple: change the tragic fate of Tsukiguni Michikatsu, the boy destined to fall into darkness and become a demon. But fate is cruel. Just when she thinks she has reached him, Michikatsu looks at her with eyes colder than the snow she commands and says: Mizuki… you should become a demon too. And with that single sentence, the future she thought she could rewrite begins to collapse. -------------------------------- Read up to chapter 40 in advance at p@treon