The Transmigrated Villainess

She reincarnated as Bella the Villainess of the game she playing named Desired flower. She died playing the hardcore mode of the game which is Bella is becoming unbeatable. This time a window who show up her mission to complete this game as the Villainess of the game ------------ | System Notice | Story Objective -The Heroine affection go to 100% to any of the characters. Reward: Choose to go home. Warning If you die you die in Real life good luck (>0) -------------- She think it is easy just need to not become a Villainess and become a NPC unfortunatly the game give her a status that will make her complete the game hard and near impossible. ----- Yandere Status Target character: Heroine. -----

I died in an explosion—a betrayal engineered by the man I trusted most. But instead of the end, I woke up in a new body. A noblewoman’s body. Evelina, disgraced and hated, accused of poisoning the Crown Prince of a kingdom where werewolves rule the land. And worse? The man whose life I supposedly tried to end is now my fated mate. Damian, the Crown Prince, is as cold as the moonlight that binds us, his piercing silver eyes filled with distrust every time they land on me. He doesn’t believe my innocence, and frankly, I don’t care. My only priority is survival in this dangerous, medieval world—and figuring out why fate decided to shove me into the life of a traitor. But the longer I’m near Damian, the harder it is to ignore the pull between us—the undeniable heat of the mate bond that makes his touch electric and his presence intoxicating. Enemies lurk in the shadows, including the woman who thinks she should be his Luna. Court intrigue spirals out of control, and the person behind Evelina’s betrayal might be closer than I realize. Damian’s trust is my only shield, but when the truth of my transmigration comes to light, I’m not sure even that will be enough to save me. Because in this world, it’s not love that conquers all—it’s power. And mine might not be enough.

When Lu Huang woke up as Lidia—the villainess of a cringe-worthy romance novel—she was determined not to let the story play out like the dumpster fire it was written to be. Nope. Dying at the hands of the Alpha King after being falsely accused, publicly humiliated, and manipulated into madness? Yeah, that’s not on her to-do list. Armed with a sharp tongue that could flay egos, the street smarts of a broke college grad, and the petty audacity of someone with nothing left to lose, Lidia decides she was ripping up the script. Holier-than-thou saintesses? Screw ’em. Self-righteous alphas? They can eat dirt. If this world insists on casting her as the villain, she’s going to own it—on her terms. One chaotic scheme at a time, Lidia’s ready to rewrite her fate—and if she has to break a few rules (and maybe some noses) to do it, so be it. Villainesses don’t play nice, and Lidia is just getting started.

'S-Rank Adventurer & Reincarnated Otherworlder' Sebastian is thrust into the role of ‘Head Butler’ for a mysterious upstart noble in the kingdom’s most dangerous, ungoverned region—The Garden of Hell, where powerful beasts roam and rule the land...! What he doesn’t expect is that the young noble he’s assigned to serve... is none other than the villainess from an Otome Game in his previous life! But this villainess is far from the arrogant, malicious figure he remembers... Having lost her engagement to the crown prince and fallen into disgrace, she’s now tasked with creating and managing this dangerous territory in the Kingdom of Florentia. Now... Sebastian must help this fallen villainess regain her honor while serving as her head butler—all while working to transform this perilous region into a prosperous one!

"Be my Empress Selena..." His emerald eyes looked at her with a pleading look. She started to soften after seeing him plead so earnestly but she reminded herself that she didn't want this! She didn't want to be an Empress! Most importantly he lied and then disappeared! Now he has the audacity to come looking for her! "Get out." She pointed at the door and then at him. He grabbed her hand and pulled her towards himself. "You can't get rid of me. You know how stubborn I am." Ming Yue was an ordinary office worker when she went into a novel she used to read, a steamy romance between Clara, the innocent illegitimate daughter of a count and the cold Northern Duke. Was she the heroine? No. Was she a side character? No. She was the damned villainess everyone hated! Being a former doormat she decided to embrace the villainhood in this life and live life on her terms. A leisurely life was what she wanted, maybe face-slapping her ex-fiance, the Northern Duke every now and then... But that all changed when she met him... Alex. She hired him to be her partner, but he intended to make that contract last a lifetime. She had no room to say no because he was the Crown Prince! Soon to be the Emperor!

Alexandra had a bad life, but loved fantasy novels, the one thing that she had never expected though was to reincarnate as the villainess in the novel she was reading. I'm not very good at describing so just read the story and you'll find out! =) This story was inspired by Zerin_Lee's books

Ahcehera is a young woman FIGHTING cancer, finding comfort in the pages of her favorite sci-fi fantasy novel. She’s drawn to the villainess princess, a misunderstood character whose life is sacrificed FOR the hero and heroine’s happy ending. Ahcehera hates the unfairness of it all and wishes the princess could have a chance to live her own LIFE. Before she can read the final chapter that seals the princess’s tragic fate, Ahcehera passes away. Her last thought is a wish to rewrite the story, never expecting it to come true. When she wakes up, it’s not in her hospital bed but in the body of the princess herself. Thrown into a world full of political schemes, betrayal, and hidden dangers, Ahcehera is determined to change the princess’s fate. She has the story’s secrets and her own will to survive, but knowing the plot doesn’t mean it’ll be easy to change. Then, the unexpected happens. She crosses paths with a werewolf prince, younger than her and mysteriously linked to the hero. He’s more than just a twist in the story, he might hold the key to a different ending. As enemies close in and the lines between friend and foe blur, Ahcehera must decide. Will she stick to the script or fight for a new ending? One where both she and the princess get the happiness they deserve. Can a story already written truly be rewritten, or is she doomed to live the same tragedy all over again?

Thrown into his favorite novel as a powerless extra, he never expected to survive, let alone tame the gods. In a world where strength is everything, chaos reigns and beasts roam the land, including fearsome dragons and gods, the stakes have never been higher. With the power to tame beasts that even gods fear, he must rise above a world on the brink of collapse But how will he fight for his place in a doomed reality! ----- Join the discord community for discussions, updates, fan art and more. https://discord.gg/CXs4Wz9aad

[WSA 2025] "How many people have you killed? How many families have you destroyed? How many towns and cities have fallen because of you!?" "I don't remember." The villain whom the main character was destined to defeat at the end of the novel. That was who I had become. There was just one problem... "Why am I a teenager!?" "Why is there a school acceptance letter on my desk!?"

After getting hit by the truck, Luke was reincarnated as a target character in a reverse harem game. He was supposed to throw away his fiancée—the Villainess—and mindlessly follow the Protagonist. A side character he was destined to be, however, even if Luke accepts his fate as a side character, he cannot let the Villainess meet with the same dead end. ----------- Additional tags: No yaoi, no yuri, no NTR. Obsessive character, possessive character, solo-romance, no harem, early romance, possible lemons.

Title: 穿越成皇储 Previous chapters can be found in "My German Empire" by "DAOIST_SUPREME". --- Accidentally transmigrated into the heir of the German Emperor, the protagonist is full of confidence and ready to make a grand impact.

Reina Suzuki was an overworked office worker—until she died and woke up as Lavinia Devereux, the infamous villainess princess of the Elarion Empire. She knows how this story ends: she’ll drink poison and die. A painless, easy death. So why bother changing fate? Villainy, revenge, redemption—sounds like way too much work. She decides to do absolutely nothing and let the story play out. But her terrifying father, Emperor Cassius Devereux, won’t ignore her like he’s supposed to. He watches her, questions her, and—worst of all—starts acting like he actually cares. Lavinia just wanted a quiet villainess retirement… so why does everything keep changing?

Betrayed. Starved. Left to die alone in a world that chewed up the weak and spat them out. Gu Qingran trusted the wrong people, loved the wrong man, and paid the ultimate price. But fate? Fate gave her a second chance. Reborn 30 days before the apocalypse, she refuses to be the naive fool she once was. This time, there are no attachments, no kindness—only power. With the Omni-Alchemist System, she can create weapons deadlier than an arsenal, fortresses stronger than steel, and medicines that could cure or kill with a single drop. While the world slept, she stockpiled. While they wasted time..she built an empire. When the world burned, she rose from the ashes—untouchable, unstoppable and unchallenged. Let the apocalypse come. Let them beg for mercy. Because in this life, Gu Qingran is no one’s prey. She is the storm.

Priest Alexander, how good is your printing? Princess Vivian said seductively with only a piece of white clothing that covered little to none of her sinful body. Alexander was shocked by the sight in front of him, looking at the woman who was one of the most beautiful, No! She’s the most beautiful woman in the Empire, but because she never made an attempt to dress up so nobody has ever seen her shine this brightly. Now looking at her with water dripping from her body like the sea pearl, her flamboyant red hair like that of burning fire, and her perfectly seductive body still wet and still carrying the freshness of a rose petals shower. Looking at the way she is wet from head to toe with the room filled with the scent of rose with water dripping from her body, gives a kind of allure that makes it hard for any man to resist her. She’s currently looking like a seductress, No!, She’s a seductress because she’s currently doing what is seductress does, seducing a priest. Vivian had an heart disease since the day she was born, since she was young, she spent most of her life lying on the hospital bed, denying her the joy of living like every other normal child. The only way for her to escape the reality that haunts her and the pain she goes through is by reading novels, watching movies, and following celebrity gossip on social media, but what becomes of Vivian when she suddenly dies from over-excitement and is transmigrated into a novel as her favorite character who was the villainess, and probably the most naïve and innocent villainess ever.

This is a fanfiction Dying sucks but what sucks even more is getting transmigrated as Jinx from Arcane Lol but something that sucks even more then that is getting transmigrated in zaun.

Awakening in the body of Mo Yichen, an infamous villainous genius despised by both righteous and demonic sects, Li Wei finds himself at a deadly crossroads—dominate this world or die trying. With a snarky System that loves vanishing at the worst moments, Li Wei decides to embrace his new life. If the world wants him to be a villain, he’ll be the greatest one they’ve ever seen. However, fate has its own plans. His path collides with Yan Yueqing, the enigmatic and seemingly quiet disciple of the Patriarch of Bùxiǔ Mountain. Behind his gentle demeanor lurks secrets deeper than the heavens, and soon, Li Wei realizes that this world is not as simple as it seems. Betrayals, conspiracies, and his past begin to unravel, leading him to question the very reason for his transmigration. Was he truly brought here to conquer, or is there a greater truth hidden in the shadows of fate? As enemies rise and past secrets come to light, Li Wei must take what belongs to him—whether as a hero, villain, or something beyond both. One thing is certain—he refuses to die without a fight. (I will be posting this story on RoyalRoad.com)

I know transmigrating into a novel, becoming a villain and striving to survive is just normal..... some people might even think it's just the same boring stuff, but come on, you also know it's interesting and everytime someone writes a story in this genre, I don't know about other people but I tend to read them like hell. So here I am writing the same boring stuff, but let me assure you people are going to love this novel. This story is about a man.Transmigrating into the novel as a villain, about how he finds himself in this new jigsaw.Puzzle , and how he navigates his way through this place, If you are someone who enjoys reading stories with villain as the main character then this is for you, So do check it out and don't forget to support this novel. ✌️ ✌️ A normal playboy gets transmigrated into a novel as the second prince of Bluesta Empire whose sole goal was to seize the throne for himself. The second prince gets killed by none other than our protagonist in his attempts to seize the throne, then how can he survive? The answer was surprisingly simple, abandon everything and run away but it was easier said than done because the original second prince hasn't gone anywhere and they both were now sharing a body, influencing our MC and his obsession with power still remains the same, at the same time the first prince isn't one to let him go even if abrogated the throne. With threat looming from all directions, MC finds himself in a tight spot, How will he extricate himself from this maze of politics? and survive in this new world. #Royalty #Villain #R18 #Harem #Romance #magic #weaktostrong #harem #dragons additional tags>>>>>>No-smut, No-Yuri, Nobles, betrayal, Handsome-malelead, detailed storyline, kingdom building, survival and Multiple POV'S

How did I get here? The last thing I remember was falling asleep after finishing the book: Trials Of Love. How did I become the villainess Camilla who has the same name as me? **************** Our female lead, Camilla used to be a very extrovert person who had many friends and was socially liked by everyone. However, after her parent's death, she was assigned to live with her Uncle and Aunt. Over time she slowly distances herself from her friends as she believes that she doesn't deserve happiness. She thought that she was the reason her parents died. Back then her parents died in a car accident when they were speeding toward the hospital where she was kept. On that very eventful morning, she had accidentally burnt her hand during food tech and was rushed straight towards the hospital. When her parents heard they too rushed over there hence they got into a car accident and eventually passed away. The only thing that would bring her happiness was the one book her parents left for her: Trials of Love. It talked about a young boy named Damian who grew up in poverty but eventually became the grand duke of the Thedo empire, named after the first King who founded it. Damian grew to love his housekeeper's youngest daughter, Eveline. The two had to go through many trials until they earned their happy ending. Of course with the occasional villainess ruining the happy pair. But who would've thought that our female lead ended up as the villainess? The character she hated the most. Camilla Rose Avery was the lost daughter of the present King and Queen. Camilla had been stolen when she was a year old by a maid. She was found by her older brother when he ran into her in an orphanage on one of his royal tours. Her love for Damian meant that she would try to kill Eveline. Because of her evil deed, she was banished to the eastern empire when Damian became the grand duke. He married Eveline and then the story closed. Ella transmigrates into Camilla. However, there is still time to fix everything. She will be kind to Damian in the hope that he will remember her kindness in the future. Our female lead has decided to change her destiny, so she tries very hard not to fall in love with Damian. However, the storyline seems to be changing. Why is the male lead running after the villainess this time? ********************************************************** Please vote for this book as I've entered a completion with it. English isn't my first language so bear with my grammatical. mistakes. The book cover is not mine, I found it on Pinterest. Please support my other books: - Rebirth for him (sterilizing)

Duke Luke Eldridge, once a proud and independent noble, finds himself reincarnated into the body of Katherine Marlowe’s fiancé. Luke was an ordinary young man from a modern world before waking up as the esteemed Duke Luke, a man of influence, wealth, and power. He learns that in this new life, he has been forcibly engaged to Lady Katherine Marlowe, the villainess of the popular historical novel "The Emperor’s Pawn".

In the confines of her chambers, Vivian Moore, made the tragic decision to take her own life. The Crown Prince's abandonment for another and the humiliation she had to go through proved unbearable. Even the Royal Family made a move to banish her from the city by arranging a compensation engagement with a lowly Baron's Son, further shattering her and her family's reputation and dignity. However, this desperate act opened the door for a New Vivian, a fusion of her former self and one from a different world who had witnessed these events unfold in a Visual Novel RPG. This woman is Nadia of Medjay, a skilled thief and a secret agent, now shared Vivian's body and mind. As they became one, they emerged from the ashes of Vivian's destruction to be the Ultimate Villainess. Determined to Survive, Thrive, and Challenge the Narrative, Vivian embarked on a bold counterattack, setting her sights on the Heroine and the Seven Charming Princes. ---------------- If you want to read Early Chapters, you can join Patreon from: https://linktr.ee/donovel - 1$: 1 Chapter - 5$: 7 Chapters - 10$: 14 Chapters *This story is on Patreon, Ko-fi!, WN, RR, and SH. **Your support means that I can keep to do this hobby as job. ***You can also join our Discord Community Server for Chapter Notifications, D&D, and Chat, use the same link.

"Have the President fall in love with you or die." The last thing Ariel expected after a weekend of binge reading was to be transmigrated into the same novel as the evil secretary who was bound to be eliminated. "It's okay, I can just disappear from the main story line and live a peaceful life." However her hopes were shattered when a system barged into her mind and pushed her to fulfil the dead secretary wishes. The top one, capture the male lead. As she saw the formidable man sitting in his office chair with leisure, the full time student Ariel who never had an experience wirh boys thought with dismay. 'This is going to be a difficult task.' However, it was this or death So she plunged into the journey of seducing the male lead, unaware that once she gained his attention no one would be able to save her from his clutches. ..... Transmigration. System. Multiple Love Interests with a focus on the alpha lead. Possessive, alpha Male Lead and lots of face slapping. Fast-paced.

“I love you, Brys," Storm whispered. “Love?” I scoffed. “Do you even know what love is?” I raised a brow at him. “Of course, I do. I love you, Brys," he repeated as he leaned closer to kiss me. “I've had feelings for—” The words died on his lips. His eyes grew wide in shock as blood spluttered from his lips. “Wh... What did you just do?” His gaze went down to the knife I drove deep into his chest. “What's wrong, Storm?” I smirked. "Don't you love me anymore?" I mocked. Though it hurts me to do what I did, I had to do so, for my safety. If I don't kill him now, he won't hesitate to do the same to me, in the future... ***** Mega, a nerd who is obsessed with reading novels and comics, ended up reading a comic that sent his blood boiling. He cursed the omega in the book who was so pitiful that the Alpha used him only to kill him when he felt the omega was useless. Unfortunately, Mega had an accident on his way on an errand, and by a sheer stroke of luck, he found himself in the same trashy comic. And what was more? He discovered that he now resides in the body of the omega who was abused by the Alpha he admired. Now, he's determined to turn his fate even if it means going against the plot, and his stupid system. He was determined not to make the same mistake his former host had...

Melinoe Karma had everything planned-graduate, pass the board exams, and become a nurse. But fate had other plans. On the night of her graduation, a rejected admirer pushed her onto the train tracks. Yet, instead of death, time froze, and an unknown voice granted her a second chance. Waking up in an unfamiliar world called Eden, a vast land ruled by beastmen and ancient bloodlines, Melinoe finds herself more than just a lost stranger-she is a rare pureblood human, a being of legend and power. But in this world, rarity means value, and value means being hunted, owned, or worse-sold. Captured by ruthless merchants and thrown into a cage with a mysterious black leopard, Melinoe's survival depends on more than just luck. As she navigates through Eden's kingdoms filled with powerful rulers-each vying for her existence-she must uncover the secrets of her arrival, forge alliances, and resist the intoxicating pull of the beastmen who desire her for more than just her rarity. In a world where beasts rule and humans are myths, will she become a queen or a captive? _____ Author's Note: Hi there! I just wanted to share that I'm writing this because I couldn't find a novel that really clicked with my unique tastes (sometimes). I hope that others will find something to enjoy in it too!

Kim Eun-Ji is a college student with a passion for otome games, but one game in particular has always frustrated her: Saintess Chronicles. In the game, the villainess, Selene Ravencroft, is always sentenced to death, while the flawless Saintess Eri is glorified. Despite playing through all the possible routes, Eun-Ji can never change Selene's tragic fate. Her sympathy for the misunderstood villainess and her disdain for the seemingly perfect Eri grows with every playthrough. One morning, after finishing the game yet again and angrily complaining about its unfair ending, Eun-Ji realizes she’s late for class. In her rush, she’s tragically hit by a runaway truck and dies. She wakes up to find herself reincarnated inside the world of Saintess Chronicles—not as a random side character, but as the villainess, Selene Ravencroft, on the day of her gift awakening! Now, Eun-Ji now as Selene Ravencroft must try her best to survive at all costs but for some reason the plot keeps continuing despite her making changes.

Edward Blake never imagined that death would be the least of his worries. When a tragic accident thrusts him into the pages of Obsidian Chronicles, a manhwa he barely remembered reading, he wakes up as Edward Arclight, the disgraced Duke of a crumbling estate in the mighty Aurelis Empire. Once a powerful family that shaped the empire’s history, the Arclights now hold nothing but a hollow title and a barren land plagued by unrest and debt. The world Edward finds himself in is one of magic intertwined with relics of advanced technology. After an apocalypse a thousand years ago shattered civilization, humanity rebuilt from the ashes, blending ancient tech with powerful magic to forge kingdoms and empires. Yet this fragile society now faces a growing threat—the return of the Demon King, a malevolent being sealed away by ancient heroes during the apocalypse but never truly defeated. Edward’s headache intensifies when he realizes the manhwa’s destined protagonist—the hero meant to lead the charge against the Demon King—doesn’t exist in this version of the story. With no chosen savior and no script to follow, Edward is left with one horrifying conclusion: the responsibility to save the world might fall to him. But Edward Arclight is a duke in name only, and his people, bitter and downtrodden, see him as a symbol of failure. With dwindling resources, fractured alliances, and a land teetering on rebellion, Edward must rise from obscurity to rebuild the legacy of his house. Along the way, he discovers hidden truths about the apocalypse, the origins of the Demon King, and the mysterious artifacts of magic and technology that could hold the key to saving—or dooming—the world. Caught in a web of political intrigue, ancient prophecies, and the looming shadow of annihilation, Edward must rally reluctant allies, outwit his enemies, and awaken the power hidden within his family’s forgotten heritage. In a world where magic and technology collide and destiny has been thrown into chaos, the forgotten duke must rewrite his own fate and face the ultimate question: Can a side character defy fate and become a hero?

Yohan, a college guy who got into an accident got reincarnated to an Omegaverse as a Beta. Living his life willfully without a care in the world, he bumped into Kaizer, an Alpha who came from the Alpha family and his little lover Hamin, and the world seems to have gone crazy since the two keeps hanging around him.

Zephyr is reborn into his favorite game, "Hero Quest," as a weakling who's supposed to have a terrible life. He finally gets a "cheat"—the "Harem Overlord System"! But instead of super strength, it makes him charm girls to get stronger. His first job: impress a girl before his awakening ceremony, or he'll become even weaker. Can he change his bad ending? Let's find out in this story!

Kim typed out a 3,000-word comment to express her joy over the demise of the villainous character, Marcella Pendragon. The ending was heartbreaking, as Marcella had constantly bullied the female protagonist, Sabrina Pendragon, the first daughter of the Pendragon family. All members of the Pendragon family shared a distinctive trait - white hair and blue eyes - whereas Marcella, with her red hair and red eyes, resembled her mother instead. This difference fueled her anger and resentment towards her family. As the story progressed, with the villain no longer present, the narrative approached its conclusion, and Sabrina was set to marry the Crown Prince. However, Kim's world was turned upside down when she woke up to find herself as a slave in the world of the novel she had been reading. To her horror, her master was none other than Marcella Pendragon. Kim had never been particularly invested in Marcella's character, despite her being described as a beautiful yet evil villain. However, when faced with the reality, Marcella's beauty seemed almost otherworldly. "Black hair, black eyes..." Marcella said in a cold tone, as individuals with such characteristics were often associated with being descendants of the devil's race, known for their black eyes and hair.

Chen Yang was an ordinary trainee in the literature industry not until he was transmigrated inside the book he picked accidentally. He was transmigrated inside the book with different stories and world together with the system author. His mission was to let every leading character experience love,in short he should let them fall in love with him. YANG: E-Excuse me author..but why are they all men? AUTHOR: It’s a BL book idiot! Are you downgrading my masterpiece? YANG: Are you trying to make me sway in that way? I’ve never been in a relationship before,but Im not bothered by same sex relationships. Hello!! Your author Yohan here,please expect some ~Comedy scenes ~some smutty scenes ~different worlds and stories ~exciting story twist ~of course it's an omegaverse YANG: Hey! What is this omegaverse thing?? AUTHOR: It's a surprise!! Let's talk! Discord: @Yohan#6080

Naviah Mendoza is a brilliant and elegant secretary working in a business company. Though she presents herself with grace in front of her boss and VIP clients, she is feared by her officemates for her bossy, almost villainous demeanor. However, no one dares to report her behavior since the boss favors her above all. But fate plays a cruel trick on her—one moment, she is walking into an elevator, and the next, she finds herself in an entirely different world. In this new reality, she is inside the body of Via Shin, the infamous villainess of a drama-like world where power is everything. Here, wealth and social status dictate survival, and betrayal lurks behind every polite smile. Via's own family, an elite household known for their elegance and prestige, hides a sinister darkness that only the original Via had been aware of. That knowledge cost her life; someone murdered her in cold blood. Yet, for reasons unknown, she has returned, but with Naviah's soul inside her. Determined not to meet the same fate, Naviah carefully navigates this treacherous world, playing the role of the villainess while secretly investigating the truth behind Via's murder. With her sharp mind and experience from the corporate world, she maneuvers through dangerous alliances, manipulative relatives, and high-stakes power struggles, all while trying to figure out who wanted Via dead. Was it her ruthless father, the Chairman who values power above all else? One of her siblings, who saw her as a threat? A business rival who wished to erase her influence? Or someone even closer, someone she never suspected? As she uncovers layers of deceit, she realizes that every move she makes could either bring her closer to the truth or seal her fate for good. In a world where trust is a weakness and power is the only shield, Naviah must become a true villainess, not just to survive, but to win. ••• Date Started: February 8, 2025 Date Finished: — Disclaimer/s: This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, businesses, places, events and incidents are either the products of the author's imagination or used in a fictitious manner. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental. WARNING: This story contains strong language, mature themes, and depictions of emotional distress, power struggles, and psychological manipulation. Some scenes may be intense or unsettling for certain readers. Please proceed with caution if you are sensitive to themes related to mental and emotional hardship. Reader discretion is advised.