Rejected And Unwanted

All Ewan Giacometti wants from his wife is a son. But after three years of unhappiness and disillusionment, Athena Moore is ready to leave her ice cold husband. When she finally asks for a divorce, Ewan’s cunny ‘best friend’ frames her, driving her out of the city. Now, Ewan is left to confront his true feelings about his wife, whom he had married under mysterious circumstances, especially when she returns from exile a changed woman.

Chen Mumu was getting ready for marriage but during the pre-wedding, he suddenly announced that he was not going to marry her! instead, he proposed to her sister right in front of her and to make matters worse, her sister accepted the proposal! Chen Mumu is mad, she is livid and most of all, she needs a perfect revenge plan. During her ex's engagement ceremony, she spots just the right person to do this with, her ex's boss and the most feared man in the capital, Xu Jingli!! Hehe! Just you wait, I will make you grovel back on your knees to beg me! Ex; And how will you do that? Chen Mumu; I have found a new golden thigh!

There was breaking news in Beijing. “Master Qiao’s wife for twelve years ran away! Without taking her son with her!” Rumors spread like wildfire. Some said that Master Qiao was two-faced with a cold attitude which led to an unhappy marriage. Others said his wife got together with another man. And a few said, their son was too ugly. One day, the little boy found Ye Jiaqi and cried,” Qiqi, daddy says I was bought from a pet shop.” “How can you buy such a gorgeous son from the pet shop,” Ye Jiaqi replied, “You were obviously won… From a lottery.” … Twenty years ago, he had spoiled her to the heavens. Twenty years later, he spoiled both of them to the heavens and back. And from then on, Master Qiao had only one person in his heart.

Born without talent, abandoned by his clan, and left to die in the wilderness, Xiao ran was destined for a life of nothingness. In a world where strength dictates fate, he was powerless—until fate itself intervened. Lost and on the brink of death, he stumbles upon an ancient ruin, where a forgotten will awakens within him. Unlike others who cultivate through traditional means, Xiao Ran’s body begins a transformation that defies logic, breaking the very rules of the heavens and even his name which is now zhen xian. As enemies rise and the world turns against him,he will show them that even the forsaken can rise to shake the heavens. From the weakest to the strongest, this is the legend of a man who defied destiny itself.

Six Concubines, One Emperor. One he hates the most. But why? When Princess Aurora Evanov of Rovamer is married off to Emperor Tesarius Izekail of Lanterbur, she is met with hostility from all sides. Being the last concubine among the six, she is often bullied for her naive and sensitive nature and disregarded for being a foreigner. If Aurora thought she's find some solace in their shared husband, she is awfully proven wrong. Tesarius harbors an uncertain hatred towards to foreign princess, so much, that he makes a mockery of Aurora's presence in the palace, by making her the one and only Consort wearing a mask. Aurora, being the naive girl that she is, continues to follow Tesarius's unjust orders in order to achieve his love. Hoping that someday he'll see her worth. But all that flies out of the window when the Harem is attacked. But no one comes to save Aurora. Not even her beloved Emperor. Realizing that she had been blinded by one sided love and was never going to win this battle, Aurora tosses her love for the Emperor aside, and decides to make her own place in Palace. But how will she do that? When she is surrounded by Hyena's from all sides? Will Aurora's naive nature succeed? Or will she wither away in the middle of Royal politics? Or, Will Tesarius eventually regret his actions, and realize his long lost love for her? If so, Will Aurora ever accept him back?

In the midst of a brutal war, **Daniel Cole** enlists in the army seeking purpose and redemption. But instead of honor, he finds himself an outcast—shunned by his fellow soldiers and distrusted by his superiors. Branded as a misfit due to a past he cannot escape, Daniel is sent on dangerous, near-suicidal missions, treated as expendable. When he stumbles upon a hidden conspiracy that could change the course of the war, Daniel must decide: will he risk everything to expose the truth, or walk away from a world that never wanted him? With enemies on both sides and the weight of his past pressing down on him, Daniel’s fight is no longer just for survival—it’s for redemption. *The Unwanted Soldier* is a gripping tale of resilience, betrayal, and the search for belonging in a world at war.

My name is Kage Ito, and I was the world’s most rejected man—a thousand rejections, no friends, family, or even a pet. Life itself seemed to reject me. One night, in my tiny, dingy apartment, I gave up and ended it all. But death wasn’t the end. I awoke in a realm of endless white, greeted by Sakurabana Tamayori, the Goddess of Soulmates. She revealed the cosmic mix-up that defined my life: I’d been assigned a thousand soulmates. None of the women who rejected me were meant to be mine, and I was given a second chance. Now, I must find these soulmates, feeling an undeniable spark when I meet them. Sounds perfect, right? Wrong. Managing a thousand relationships is chaos. Some soulmates are fiery, others shy, and many come with their own challenges. Worse, ignoring a soulmate causes them unimaginable suffering. With little guidance and Sakurabana popping in to mock my struggles, I’m left to navigate this bizarre blessing—or curse. Along the way, I’ve discovered moments of beauty, connection, and love, but I still wonder: why me? This is the story of how I went from the loneliest man alive to a man destined for a thousand soulmates, and my journey to figure it all out—one soulmate at a time or maybe more. Support this story by adding it to your collection, giving Power Stones, and Golden Tickets! For private discussion, reach out on Discord: leod.greed.

Warning: Mature Content Prince Cristiano Lockwood, the heir to the werewolf throne, has everything he could ever want—except the one thing he desires most: his true mate. But on the day of his royal wedding, Cristiano is blindsided when his mate rejects him at the altar, leaving him humiliated and heartbroken. In a twist of fate, he is bound by duty to marry Portia Hawthorne, the wolf-less daughter of a duke. Despite his resentment, Cristiano finds himself drawn to Portia in ways he cannot explain. The more he pushes her away, the more she seems to be tied to his fate, as if an unseen force is conspiring to bring them together. As they uncover the mysteries of their forced union, they finds a centuries-old prophecy that binds them in a way neither could have imagined. Can Cristiano accept the bride fate has thrust upon him, or will his refusal tear apart the strings of destiny itself?

Hitoshi's life sucked and then a truck made it even worse. But death wasn't the end. He wakes up in a fantasy world as a slave, expecting more of the same bad luck. Then a maid from the super-rich Aoi family buys him to work at their huge mansion. Finally, a break, right? Wrong. Sure, the mansion is amazing. The food is great. And yeah, the Aoi family treats him way better than he expected. But something's... off. Why do they watch him so closely? Why does everyone get weird when he smiles? And why do bad things keep happening to anyone who gets too friendly with him? Hitoshi just wants to be a good servant and make everyone happy. He doesn't realize that his kind heart and helpful nature are stirring up something dangerous within the Aoi household. In this new world, his greatest talent might become his biggest problem. They say no good deed goes unpunished. In the Aoi mansion, every act of kindness pulls him deeper into a web of obsession he never saw coming. " Reincarnated into Madness: Yandere Family's Unwanted Slave " is a story about second chances, magic, and what happens when being too nice leads to some seriously creepy consequences.

[TRIGGER WARNING: Mature Content + Dark Themes] EXCERPT: “Axel, no. We… can’t do this!” I jolted back when he pulled up my skirt. As if to retaliate, he grabbed my wrist and yanked my body to his. “We can do whatever I say we can do, María José.” “I’m your brother’s reject. Do you even hear yourself right now? He didn’t want me, Axel. What does that make me to you?” “I don’t care about Álvaro’s foolishness. It's his loss for losing a woman like you.” “Okay, I must confess. I'm not worried about him either. It's Rosa… you're getting engaged to my sister in a month!” “Let me remind you, María José—I don’t give a fuck about that, either.” No matter how hard I jerked, he wasn’t letting me go. And part of me—so, so foolishly—didn’t want him to. ______ Having spent her life avoiding the spotlight, María Jośe never imagined she’d be the one to bring shame to her esteemed De la Vega family. With beauty as captivating as a field of lilies, she is the prized daughter of an ambitious father who cares more for his reputation than his children’s happiness. When Álvaro Montenegro, the arrogant heir to the Alpha title, sets his sights on her as his chosen Luna, María Jośe is desperate for a way out. But everything changes when the Moon Goddess answers her prayer in the most unexpected way: María Jośe discovers she is an Omega—wolfless and the lowest rank in the pack. Once held in awe, she is now shunned; a source of shame to her father and a target for ridicule in the pack. As her life turns upside down , María Jośe's hatred for the pack grows. The only solace she finds is in her growing, forbidden bond with Axel Montenegro—Álvaro’s older brother, who has turned his back on the pack to live as Beta. These two developed a love-hate friendship born from their shared disdain for the pack’s cruelty, which slowly evolves into a passionate, secret romance. But when Álvaro discovers Axel’s interest in María Jośe, jealousy ignites within him and he suddenly wants María Jośe as his own. Love, vengeance, and betrayal all brewed into a whirlwind of drama, desires, and deadly comebacks. Will María Jośe rise from the ashes of her former life, or will she be consumed by the power struggles of the pack she despises? Will she give in to the oldest brother who is scared of commitment or the younger one who fiercely seeks redemption?

Mark was more than just smart—he was a genius, a self-made prodigy who mastered everything yet claimed mastery over nothing. Dubbed the "Jack of All Trades" in his world, Mark thrived on relentless effort and versatility, proving that hard work could outshine even the most gifted. But when an unexpected death tosses him into a realm where magic reigns supreme, Mark isn’t awed—he’s annoyed. Offered the chance to wield powerful spells like everyone else, he scoffs. Why would a genius need magic? Instead, he demands something far more dangerous: limitless potential, a shape-shifting weapon, and—most importantly—no mana at all. In a world obsessed with magical power, Mark’s refusal makes him an anomaly. But his adaptability, knowledge, and unconventional tactics turn him into a force no one saw coming. What happens when a man who excels at everything, yet claims mastery over nothing, becomes the greatest threat in a world of magic?

A world filled with magic, God's, Goddesses and more. A fantasy world if you will, most would relish and prosper in a world such as this. Who would not want to live out their fantasies? Not Mikoto Yukio, a young boy with a simple life. A simple life he was content with as long as he had his family. But the world is an unfair place and he finds himself in this new absurd world with something special. Now he must search for a means to get back home and to the few people he held dear. How shall this unwanted journey unfold. Can he remain himself in such an unfamiliar place?

People always say to be careful for what you wish for, cause it might just come true, but have people ever warn to be careful of what you say. What Ariana do when she is rejected by her mate, right after they just complete mating. Hunter rejects Ariana even after she tells him that she is pregnant. Dejected by the rejection, she leaves and on the way is attacked by rogues. What happens next to Ariana...

Emily a little girl ,yearning for love by her parents,sold as a slave by her parents to a billionaire , falls in love with the billionaire's playboy son . Learn how Emily copes in a world full of hatred .

—WSA 2025 ENTRY— The weakest loser they mocked for years wasn’t at all weak—he was a god in disguise, with the power to bring the world to its knees. “I want you to teach him humanity, so he who feels NOTHING but rage can at least learn morality” “And you trust a Demon to do that?” Seiya dreamed of becoming a hero, one of those legendary warriors everyone worships. But his Awakening failed, leaving him powerless and humiliated—a target for cruelty. Locked away and tormented by those he trusted, his suffering revealed the truth of his origin: he wasn’t just human. Unleashing powers that defy the laws of the world, such as his All-Seeing eyes—capable of negating time, absorbing skills used against him and granting him 360° vision. Seiya rises from the shadows, no longer a punching bag but a force that terrifies demons, monsters, and humans alike. Hero or villain? It doesn’t matter. He’s done obeying, done breaking for anyone. Now, they beg for mercy from the god they tried to crush. Seiya’s only question: should he grant it? Brace yourself for a journey of chaos, revenge, and the rise of an unstoppable power. Seiya doesn’t need your approval—he’s taking the world, one broken rule at a time. ———————————————————— Yes! He does turn into a cold villain and loses all emotion except rage, but the process leading there might drag a little__stick around longer and you won’t regret it. Read the prologue next after this so you understand the world settings.

Born an omega in a time where omegas are rare and unwanted, Rory lived a life whereby he was always a second option in every situation. Omegas couldn’t birth pups, so no one wanted to be mated to them, except to fuck them and move on. He thought he was lucky to be betrothed to an alpha who loved him, but after a shocking betrayal, his heart turned to stone. Fleeing for his life led him into the clutches of Jason, a dangerous, ruthless wolf. He loses his virginity to him and the morning after, he realized that this soulless Alpha is his fated mate. But, once again, Rory is reminded of his curse of always being a second option when he got rejected. As if that wasn’t enough, he soon realized his life is in immense danger. Rory then decides to run away and start afresh in a different country. One thing Rory didn’t expect to happen, was for him to end up pregnant weeks after fleeing! ~~~ Years later, Rory now has an adorable son. He wasn’t the timid omega he once was, because he had managed to rise to the very top. Along the line, he managed to open his heart up to Kenny, a cute Alpha who loved and cherished him wholeheartedly, leading him to live a contented life. But when he collides with Jason this time, he wants nothing to do with the alpha who rejected him in the past. Jason, an Alpha of Alphas, felt his wolf wilt away the day he rejected his omega mate. He tried making things right, but the pretty omega who smelled of wildflowers and vanilla had completely disappeared from the face of earth. Now that he had encountered Rory again, he wasn’t ready to receive ‘no’ for an answer, and he was ready to do whatever it takes to get the omega’s forgiveness. However, Kenny wasn’t ready to let go of Rory either! A fight for the omega’s heart, who’s gonna emerge the victor? And what if they decide to share instead? | - | e x c e r p t | -| “Arch for me, pup.” The dark alpha husked and more color rushed into Rory’s face as the order settled in his stomach. For the first time in his life, Rory was completely nude in front of a man. He had assumed losing his virginity was gonna be brisk, and that it was gonna happen in the dark. He never counted on it going down this way, with an alpha whose dark eyes made his weak kneed and tongue tied, whose voice made his insides clench up, and whose touch made slick gush out of him like he was a faulty faucet. He pressed his flushed face into the sandalwood smelling sheets, limbs trembling as he arched his back even more, till his ass was very high and his chest pressed into the bed as well. “There you go, that’s a good boy.” The Alpha growled out, hands reaching out to knead his hips, and when he delivered a spank on Rory’s ass, a stuttered whimper spilled past the pretty omega’s mouth, muffled in the sheets. Moments later, fingers were digging into the omega’s hair, jerking his head up just as another spank got delivered on his second cheek, and this time, there was nothing to muffle the high pitched sound and it filled the air in a melodic tune. “Don’t muffle those sweet sounds, gorgeous. I want to hear every sound you make, I need to hear you as you fall apart from pleasure in my bed tonight, and that’s exactly what’s gonna happen.” * Cover isn’t mine. If owner requests, I’d take it down.

Gale Foster works in a secretive underground facility, bored and isolated, until the day the alarms blare and chaos erupts. When strange creatures attack, Gale discovers hidden files revealing the facility’s dark secrets. With his friend Bobby, Gale navigates the facility’s treacherous halls, evading danger and uncovering the truth about the Vanguards and the mysterious “red man” who has a dog from seemly hell. As the facility’s horrors close in, Gale must decide who to trust—and how far he’s willing to go to survive.

Rane was the cherished young miss of the William family, but as fate would have it, their affection deeply favoured her adopted sister. The reason was simple, as children Genna and Rane were switched at birth. Rane had lived in the slums while Genna was raised by the Williams family. By the time the Williams family found her their ties with Genna had already become too tight. They couldn't accept her. Haunted by a tumultuous past that saw her wandering the unforgiving streets, Rane had developed a quiet, fragile demeanour that resembled the calm before a storm. The scars of her past etched into her soul made her reluctant to defend herself, even when Genna—sometimes out of jealousy—slandered her unfairly. Rane often faded into the background, a silent observer in her own life, but this only stoked the fires of resentment among her siblings, who labelled her as spineless and malicious. The relentless bullying and merciless ridicule she faced took their toll, leading her down a dark spiral into depression. Friends, teachers, and family dismissed her pain, assuming she was merely feigning weakness, leaving her to suffer in silence. Instead of receiving the support she needed, Rane found herself trapped in a vicious cycle of mistreatment that deepened her despair. Only her godmother, Jenna, seemed to grasp the extent of Rane’s anguish. By the time Jenna intervened, attempting to rescue her from the suffocating grasp of her adoptive family, Rane had become a mere shadow of her former self. The vibrant spark of life within her had dimmed, extinguished by the burdens she carried. Her will to fight, to change her circumstances, slowly ebbed away, mirroring her physical decline. Ultimately, she succumbed to the weight of her suffering, leaving this world with one solitary wish: she wanted to be strong so strong that no one would be able to take advantage of her.

[discontinued] Morana Yin was a once legend. A ruthless assassin, a figure shrouded in myth and legend until she was betrayed by the person she trusted the most, leading to her gruesome death. But fate has other plans, granting her a second chance in the body of Vesna Xiao, the illegitimate daughter of the Xiao familia. Trapped in a life that bears no resemblance to her own, she must confront the ghosts that haunt her past and the demons that lurk in her present. In a world of gilded cages and veiled threats, where every smile hides a dagger, every friend a hidden foe, her new face becomes her mask, the youthful innocence becomes her shield hiding the soul of a hardened killer hungering for vengeance. --------- Ziyan Luo was a rising star, a brilliant businessman, and an heir to the capital's most influential family until one accident that left him blind during the day and haunted by nightmares at night, leading him to retreat from the world. But when fate throws Ziyan into Vesna's path, spark ignites in the shadows. Vesna becomes the first flicker of desire in Ziyan's isolated world. He wants her and makes no secret of it. Avoiding him isn't an option he offers and he's determined to prove to her she's worth every ounce of effort he's going to put into winning her heart

Xu Xiuwen, who was battered and bruised, was reborn and found himself back at the farewell dinner after the college entrance examination. It was the year 2005. Facing the aggressive former love rival and the childhood sweetheart he once had a crush on, he decided to start a new life. After being reborn, he not only wants to recover the white moonlight that he missed in his previous life, but also builds his own business empire. Fame and fortune, career and love, he wants them all! ============ Translation Disclaimer: I do not own the rights to this novel. I am solely responsible for the translation efforts. If you like the novel, please help me by giving a review and power stones. This series is currently being hosted on Hiraethtranslation. For advanced chapters: https://hiraethtranslation.com/novel/rebirth-begins-with-rejecting-qingmei-childhood-friend/

"And by the time when I realized it, I found that my eyes were also always on you from the very beginning of our story," A contractual marriage, where her husband solves his company's crisis and her father gets an heir to inherit his family fortune. As long as she gives birth to a boy, they will get divorced, and the reason why he has always embraced her. It was devasting when Rennie finally realized that there was no affection but desperation in him to get out of this unwanted marriage. Facing the conspiracy of the underground organizations and feeling that her emotions were played by him, Rennie wanted to end her marriage and give him the freedom that he always wanted. When he no longer wanted that freedom and realized his mistakes. But it was already too late to turn back. Their baby left them forever, and she left him too...

Viella Ivelle, the forgotten daughter of King Peter Emris of Olaos, has spent her life as a servant to the family she once belonged to, branded as a bearer of misfortune since the death of her mother, Queen Maristella. Stripped of her titles, she endures cruelty from both her family and the palace servants. Her only escape is the flicker of hope that one day, she will be free—to love, to be loved, and to carve a path of her own. But on her eighteenth birthday, Viella learns the shocking truth: she was already promised to Alastor Kavish, nephew to the powerful Lunar Mage Raden Ovenash, the protector of the kingdom. The catch? Alastor is a ghost—missing since the day he was born, leaving Viella bound to a future she never chose. Desperate to break free, Viella sets off on a journey to find Alastor and end the engagement once and for all. But the world beyond the palace is far more dangerous and complex than she ever imagined. As she journeys into unknown lands, Viella uncovers a realm of secrets, dark forces, and hidden powers that could either grant her the freedom she’s longed for—or bind her to a fate more perilous than she ever dreamed. In the midst of it all, Viella finds herself trapped in a heart-wrenching choice. Two men, both claiming her heart, but with vastly different futures. One is a prince, risking everything in a deadly bid for the throne, willing to sacrifice his life for a crown that may never be his. The other is Alastor Kavish, an elite soldier with a dark past, whose mysterious scars conceal even darker secrets. Will Viella succeed in breaking her chains and claiming her freedom? Or will she be forced to choose between the dangerous prince who could offer her an empire or the tortured soldier whose love is as deep and complex as the secrets he hides?

On the night of her marking/mating ceremony, Luna Rayne, the weakest omega in the Crescent Moon Pack, is publicly rejected by her destined mate—none other than the powerful and cold hearted Alpha wolf, Mateo, who discards her for a stronger she-wolf of the pack. Broken, humiliated, and exiled, Luna is left to die in the wilds, but a mysterious force saves her up and made stronger than usual. As fate would have it, she is not alone in the rejected world. Another Alpha wolf, Xavier Steele, a brooding rogue with a dangerous reputation—claims her as his second-chance mate, awakening dormant powers within her bloodline, and making her stronger than she have ever thought. Luna must decide whether to let revenge consume her, or rise to become the queen she was always meant to be. But as war looms between rival packs and dark secrets from both Xavier and Mateo’s pasts come to light, Luna must embrace her newfound strength, or risk losing everything—including her second chance at love and happiness.

In the kingdom of Moon Aires, Kassandra Escalante. A bold and spirited lady general, shocks the court by asking the hand of the 7th prince Kalix Noah El Greco, known for being unlucky and cold-hearted. “As a reward, I will grant you a wish, General Escalante. Tell me, what is it?” “I want to be a wife, your majesty. I want the 7th prince to be my husband.” Despite their contradicting personality, Kassandra with her power of luckiness and optimism, dreams a peaceful life as Kalix’s wife. They find themselves drawn into a passionate enchantment fueled by their desires. Will their chemistry lead to the ultimate collision of luck and jinx? Or maybe… fate will have a different plan to two people who had promised not to fall with each other. Is there a happy ending when secrets were lurking around?

#darkromance #mystery #dark #suspense #thriller #betrayal When someone falls in love, that person becomes their entire world. But what happens when that love is the very thing that destroys their world? That’s exactly what happened to Ibadat Mathur. The man she loved, Saaransh, who had promised to stand by her side forever, abandoned her when their love was on the verge of being complete. Fate took a cruel turn, and Ibadat found herself tied in marriage not to her lover but to his older brother, Shlok Goenka. Shlok—the man who strikes fear into the hearts of many, known as the “Heartless Devil.” A ruthless and dominating force, Shlok is the opposite of everything Ibadat had ever dreamed of. Forced into an unwanted bond with him, Ibadat is torn between her lingering love for Saaransh and the intoxicating, dark pull of Shlok's presence. Why did Saaransh leave her? Who is the woman that Shlok once loved? As Ibadat navigates this storm of emotions, she can’t ignore the forbidden attraction simmering between her and Shlok. In this dangerous dance of passion, power, and heartbreak, will Ibadat and Shlok ever find solace in each other? Dive into "Devil's Unwanted Bride"—a tale of love, betrayal, and unexpected desires, where hearts clash, emotions burn, and boundaries blur in ways you’ll never forget.

Phoebe Moore was a former sexy model and a streetwalker. She was disowned by her parents, expelled from the university, and criticized and persecuted by society. One night after she offered her services to a customer, she went home. A road the bus usually took was blocked, so she walked in the forest on her way home. The forest was eerie, but she didn't mind the atmosphere as she kept walking. Suddenly, a werewolf attacked her and turned her. When the transformation turned out successfully, the werewolf then informed her that he was an Alpha and she was his mate. The handsome and charismatic Alpha, Ezra Churchill, brought Phoebe to the palace, introduced her to the members, and they both signed a contract with their blood making their bond official. But when the night of their mating ceremony came, Ezra told Phoebe that he was cutting off his bond with her and rescinding the contract. He told her that he has fallen in love with someone else and chose another mate. Phoebe was heartbroken. She left the palace and vowed to take revenge against the Alpha who broke her heart.

In a world where powers make you an outcast, Raelyn and Maevilie are ready to flip the script. After Raelyn’s forced reveal of her abilities, she joins a group of Unwanted to prove they can be heroes. Meanwhile, Maevilie, carrying the scars of her past—her sister's betrayal that cost her family—takes on the Nightingale identity. With a mission from Raelyn's brother, Elliot, to protect Raelyn while sneaking into the Unwanted hideout, Maevilie’s torn between her thirst for revenge and her duty to keep her new friend safe. As they battle against societal fears and their own inner demons, they’ll have to rely on each other more than ever to forge a new path for the Unwanted.

Growing up as a teen has never been easy. We undergo so many hormonal, physical, mental and emotional changes and still try to cope with peer pressure and societal influence. Not to forget the academic fight we go through just to succeed in life. It becomes even harder when love comes in. It actually becomes a struggle for most of us, trying not to get hurt and still trying to hold on to family's standard and parents happiness. What happens when our brilliant, outstanding lily falls into such dilemma. Would she scale through or would it become a nightmare for her.