Yugioh Carpet

He is the emperor of the dark night—cruel and indifferent, rejecting the warmth of women's affection. He ensnared her, viewing her as the antidote to the love poison that coursed through him, instantly addicted, and henceforth, forever beyond redemption. "The women who have glimpsed my body have only one destiny," he declared, donning a refined silver-black mask, his smile sly. "Yet, I find your scent intriguing. You may choose the manner of your demise." Their first encounter saw him pinning her to the carpet. Though commonplace advances typically involved various kisses, he surprised her by biting her neck. The perplexing question lingered: Why was he, not a vampire, drinking her blood?! Upon their second meeting, she fell prey to his bodyguard's abduction, brought before him. As she teetered on the brink of total consumption, a mysterious factor within her body was triggered...

Durin stroked the black cat on the armrest of his chair, sitting on the black leather sofa. Through the glasses perched on his nose, his gaze passed over the long table in front of him and settled on the man kneeling on the carpet: "I understand, you've made money in Naples, your business has been very successful, and you've led a happy life. You've had those secret police, friends in both the law and the underground, and even the Royal Family speaking on your behalf." "You don't need a friend like me, I know that. You're afraid of owing me a favor, and you don't want to get involved in troubles." "But now you come to me and say, 'I beg you, Mr. Durin of the Corleon family, please help me seek justice, so that my life and my family will not suffer and sink into despair.' Yet, in your eyes, I was nothing more than a second-rate artist involved in movies and music. Even at the brink of death, you still show me such disrespect, not even willing to call me by my title... Keeper of Secrets."

In the neon-drenched heart of modern Shanghai, **Qí Hǔ**—a former orphanage protector turned reclusive silk merchant—guards lethal secrets behind his shop’s dusty shelves. When the criminal syndicate **“Nightingale Loom”** resurfaces, leaving cobalt silk threads at grisly crime scenes, Qí Hǔ is dragged back into a war he thought he’d buried. Forced to reunite with his estranged found family—a tech billionaire, a ruthless fashion CEO, and a loyal detective—he must confront the ghosts of his violent past. Their mission ignites when **Liú Xīngchén (柳星辰)**, China’s most luminous actress, joins their ranks. Haunted by her friend’s disappearance at a Loom-connected gala, she trades red carpets for shadow ops, using her fame to infiltrate high-society hellscapes where silk masks bloodstained deals. As the **“Shadow Weavers”**, they transform Qí Hǔ’s shop into a clandestine fortress, weaving traps with threads of tech, tailoring, and tactical genius. But the Loom’s mastermind watches from the glittering darkness, ready to shred their new family apart. From haunted alleyways to vipers’ ballrooms, Qí Hǔ and Xīngchén walk a razor’s edge between vengeance and redemption—where every stitch in the shadows could save Shanghai... or unravel their souls.

This is a freebie for anybody who wants to continue this story. I have no intention of even writing another chapter much less finishing this. As long as you give credit where credit is due, feel free to take anything you've read here and run with it. It's about being Transmigrated into an original fantasy world with a yugioh style Shadow Game System.

Mark is a genius military weapon designer who was kidnapped by a mafia gang after refusing to work for them. They forced him to design unique weapons for five years, until one day he successfully escaped only to get shot by his trusted comrades. *Ding! You awakened a weapon system. When he opened his eyes, he was in a different body and in a different world. "You want to kill a wild boar without being detected? Forget about bow and arrow. Here, I present you this sniper rifle." "You want to kill a horde of goblins from the sky? Forget about those flying carpets and brooms. Here, I present you the fighter jet." "You want to kill a dragon? Forget about taking the help of the S-class adventure team. Here, I present you a nuclear bomb." Join Mark Spencer/ Lu Zhen as he brings the whole world to its knees with the help of his weapon system. *** Note: Author isn't born in an English-speaking nation and has no editor either. So, please be understanding if there are any grammatical errors. ************** Author's current works: War Online, My Soul Card is a Reaper Author's other notable works: The Last Slytherin, The Sharingan Hyuga ************** You can also support the Author through Patreon or buy coffee on Ko-fi.com https://www.patreon.com/snowstar https://ko-fi.com/snowstar5061

In the bustling world of 1990s Hollywood, a man defies all odds to become the ultimate icon of fame and power. Standing tall at 186 cm and boasting unparalleled strength, he is not only a top-tier director but also a global sensation celebrated for his charisma, charm, and wealth. With a staggering net worth placing him among the world’s richest, and a reputation that oscillates between adoration and scandal, he navigates the treacherous waters of the entertainment industry with unmatched skill. This story follows his extraordinary journey—from the struggles behind the camera to the dazzling spotlight on the red carpet. Amidst fierce competition, romantic entanglements, and relentless media scrutiny, he carves out a legendary career while battling personal demons and complex relationships. “Hollywood Director 1992” blends humor, drama, and romance to paint a vivid portrait of ambition, resilience, and the price of stardom in a city where dreams are made—and sometimes shattered.

"You got it wrong. What you needed wasn’t money. They do it to you. Yeah, that was basically it. What you really needed was... support. Care. Love. You need to grow up. And understand that money means everything — and nothing. Because the things you chase? They can vanish in the blink of an eye. You should know that by now." ---- Nova was only fourteen when the world first called her special. A song, a screen, and a million views later — she was the girl with the voice, the face, the future. But nobody warned her about the price of becoming someone. As fame wrapped its glittering hands around her life, Nova let go of the people who mattered most — her family, her friends… and Caleb, the only one who ever saw the real her. With each red carpet and fake smile, her soul faded, and the dream she once chased turned into a prison she built with her own hands. By twenty-two, she had it all. By twenty-three, she lost everything. Now at twenty-six, Nova is done pretending. This is not a story about a pop star. It’s a story about growing up too fast, losing yourself too easily, and finding your way back — when no one’s watching. A raw, emotional, and unfiltered tale of identity, healing, and the slow, painful beauty of rediscovery. ---

It all started with a house key, right under the front carpet. And it ended with an arranged marriage. But some people won't notice it.

|SEASON 1 OF CLAXTON| |WATTPAD CREATORS PROGRAM · WEEKLY TO BI-WEEKLY UPDATES| As the Octopus Man returns from the Bermuda Triangle, Makenna Angelia Delling teams up with Merlin the Great's ninja-like fairy apprentice, Tracey, to defeat him. However, what will happen when Tracey learns he is the K.T. Magic Murderer? *** Fourteen-year-old Makenna Delling is a Metamorphic Fairy, a rare fairy from a family in which one person must have been a fairy. Except, who is that one person? To help find answers regarding her past, Makenna teams up with seventeen-year-old Tracey, a mysterious fairy who hails from Merlin's Island. Together, they are dragged into the flight of their lives after they learn that the Octopus Man has returned from the Bermuda Triangle, and he is eager to kill Tracey. Mustering up all her courage, Makenna must find a way to stop Tracey from becoming who he truly is. She has to help him defeat the Octopus Man himself if he is to change his fate. Both teens have high stakes, especially since Tracey could be one of the greatest threats in the entire Magic World. Who is Makenna? Who is Tracey? Most importantly, why must Makenna find her long-lost family member? It's so she can call herself a True Metamorphic Fairy. *** Note: My writing style resembles screenwriting, so please judge it accordingly. Thank you! Also in this story... Makenna wins the Perfect Ass Award, Tracey the Most Unfortunate One Award-LOL! Current Word Count: 100,000-150,000 Main Achievements: - 2022 Red Carpet Awards Shortlist! - Most Original Fantasy in the Strawberry Cupcake Awards!

Lin Jun, who mysteriously reincarnated as a mushroom, was immediately trapped in the depths of the dungeon by various monsters. Without hands, feet, or eyes, he survived by relying on a cheat skill that allowed him to decompose corpses and loot their bodies. He even carved out a mushroom garden within the dungeon, planning to gradually reverse-engineer his way through it. All for the sake of one day seeing the sun again. Until that day, when a clumsy duke’s daughter, transformed into a mushroom, fell from above. This also attracted a group of diamond-level adventurers who came to rescue her. Lin Jun, who had accidentally hitched a ride, discovered that this wasn't a dungeon at all—it was a buffet paradise! Before long, the mushroom carpet had spread to every corner of the dungeon, and all the dead bodies became its nourishment. The mushrooms even grew out of the dungeon in search of more... "Wait, is this really not a Bug Clan script?" Elements: [A world where anything is possible] + [Non-human protagonist] + [Mastermind]

Melissa Kelvin is a small-town girl with a voice that could melt hearts and shatter ceilings. When a viral moment catapults her into overnight fame, she’s thrust into a dazzling world of red carpets, flashing cameras, and whispered promises of stardom. But fame comes at a price, and behind the glamour lies a ruthless industry where trust is fragile and love is often just another bargaining chip. At the center of it all is Ethan Clarke her first love, her anchor, the boy who always believed in her even when she doubted herself. But as Melissa’s career skyrockets, their love is tested in ways neither of them imagined. Temptation, ambition, and betrayals weave their way into her life, forcing her to choose between the love she once knew and the dream she’s fought so hard to achieve. When an unexpected scandal threatens to ruin everything, Melissa must confront the painful truth: not all promises are meant to be kept, and not all love survives the glare of fame. In a heartbreaking journey, she learns that the hardest battles aren’t always fought on the world’s stage, but within the heart itself. Will Melissa find her way back to love, or will fame rewrite her story forever?

Shelly is a 36 year old house wife who falls down the stairs of her townhouse and into a beast world. She is saved by a leopard named Parker and brought back to the leopard tribe. Parker is first entranced by her beauty, but he looses interest because she tells him she is infertile when he talks about making cubs. Parker brings Shelly to Dr. Harvey to see if he can cure her infertility. Harvey is interested in her because she knows about his “medicine” and she teaches him new cooking and health techniques. They go to the City of Beasts to avoid Curtis and meet Winston. When he is humiliated by the fox, Shelly openly expresses her interest and accepts him. She meets David the bear beastmen who looks like her husband when he offers her some honey bbq. The Ape King becomes suspicious of her when she reveals a prophecy about the City of Beasts destruction. Shelly introduces spa treatments to females and becomes very successful! I knew I shouldn’t carry things downstairs, but I was trying to clean quickly because we had company coming later that day. I was rushing while wearing my fuzzy socks and slipped on the carpeted stairs. I had fallen before, but not from this high up. I was dreading the bumpy landing with our TV and speakers at the bottom to break my fall, not to mention the glass coffee table. I was expecting to be heavily injured and just prayed I didn’t die. I closed my eyes and braced myself for the fall, but was surprised to land on dew covered grass instead. I opened my eyes and took in the plush forest around me. ‘I knew that fall would kill me one of these days!’ I thought to myself. I remember arguing with David, my husband about playing the speakers and TV at the base of the stairs for that exact reason, but our small living room didn’t have much space to put it after the giant L shaped couch took up half of the living room. Shocked, I was thinking, ‘ So this is not what I expected Heaven to look like!, Where are the clouds and pearly gates? Where are the angels? Maybe I just hit my head and am unconscious and this is all a dream?’ Looking around at the tallest trees I had ever seen, I decided this had to be a dream. I was brought back to focus when I heard wolves nearby! I got up and started to run away looking for a tree I might climb up. I was always good in gymnastics despite being overweight. My husband and I had recently started going on morning walks and exercising, but I hated running. Nothing is more motivating than a pack of hungry wolves chasing you. “This is not the way I wanted to die!” I yelled to no one in particular. I found a tree with a low enough branch for me to parkour my way up. The wolves circled the tree and were jumping almost high enough to get me. I tried to climb higher, but heard the branch start to creak. “Ahh, someone help me!!!” I screamed at the top of my lungs when one of the wolves almost got my foot. * This is a fan fiction based off of 'Beauty and the Beasts' by White-Headed Dream. I love the beast world novels and decided to write my own from my own life. I hope you like it, this is my first time writing for the competition. If you like it, please vote. And if you don’t like it, please find another book you like. No negative comments please, only positive ones. Thank you! Warning: Contains violence and some mature content.

His brother vanished searching for a myth. To find him, Alex Ryder must fall out of reality. He clipped through the world and landed in the Backrooms, an endless prison of damp carpets and buzzing lights. Now, following a trail of clues left by his lost brother, Alex must navigate thousands of impossible levels, outsmart things that hunt in the dark, and uncover the terrifying secret at the heart of this cosmic error. In the Backrooms, the only thing more dangerous than the monsters is the truth.

*Updates whenever I have time to write* They hurt you, they do it intentionally just to make sure you won't be better than them.  They pull you down so you can't go up.  They drown you so you don't have breath to cry. Fame has blinded them for so long, now they can't see what you used to mean to them. So they stab you and use your blood as the red carpet. And you know it, But you can't escape this torturous life. You know why? Because you still love them. What a waste of feelings, now you can't love anyone else, even yourself.

In Hollywood, nothing is real—not the smiles, not the red carpets, and certainly not the love stories. Riley Carter, America’s latest obsession, has everything: flawless beauty, an Oscar nomination, and a mansion with views to die for. But beneath the spotlight, she’s suffocating—craving something genuine in a world built on illusion. Elena Harper: brilliant, ruthless, and breathtakingly untouchable. As the CEO of a global media empire, Elena doesn't do feelings. She does mergers, million-dollar deals, and glass-walled solitude. But when a high-stakes project throws Riley into her orbit, sparks fly—and not the friendly kind. What begins as a cold professional entanglement slowly turns into something neither woman expected. But with paparazzi on their heels, secrets buried deep, and careers on the line, the question isn’t if they’ll fall for each other—it’s whether the world will let them survive it.

Ciry’s life was auctioned off like a shiny trinket—to him. Ryu Hoshira. The world knows him as a dazzling A-list celebrity, dripping with charm, wealth, and dangerous good looks. But behind the paparazzi flashes and red-carpet smiles, he hides a darker truth: he’s the secret boss of Hoshira Gumi, Japan’s most feared underground syndicate. And now? He’s her fiancé. Sold off by her family in a twisted business deal, Ciry is shoved into the spotlight as Ryu’s future bride. But love? No, thank you. Her heart already belongs to another man. So she does what any reasonable woman forced into a fake fairytale would do—she plots to ruin it. Pajamas? Check. Flip-flops? Absolutely. Neon green hair? Why not! She’s ready to make a spectacle of herself, to humiliate both Ryu and her family's expectations. Ciry is hellbent on becoming the worst bride in history, a chaotic storm Ryu will want nothing to do with. But here's the problem… Ryu doesn’t get scared easily. Instead of recoiling, he smirks. Instead of canceling the wedding, he leans in closer. Every disastrous plan she hurls at him only tightens his grip—and what’s worse, it chips away at her own resolve. Will Ciry succeed in destroying her own marriage and running back to the love of her life? Or will Ryu's charm and power unravel her carefully laid plans, making her question everything she thought she knew about love, loyalty, and fate?

She’s been his silent guardian for years… until a runaway bride forces her into the spotlight. When Victoria Monroe vanishes on the morning of her lavish New York wedding, billionaire CEO Adrian Sinclair is left humiliated and alone. In a desperate bid to salvage his reputation, he turns to Emily Carter — his loyal assistant with a heart of gold — to become his stand-in bride. Thrown into a world of champagne toasts, red-carpet galas, and whispered judgments, Emily must play the part perfectly. Yet behind the designer gowns and glittering chandeliers, something unexpected stirs in Adrian’s icy heart. As the city buzzes with rumors, Emily finds courage she never knew she had. And just when she dares to believe in a future beyond obligation, Victoria returns, clutching a five-year-old boy she claims is Adrian’s son. With loyalties tested, alliances shattered, and love hanging by a thread, Emily must fight for the family she’s risked everything to protect. Will Adrian choose the woman who stood by him when the world turned away? Or will the ghosts of the past steal their chance at happily ever after? Dive into The Billionaire’s Unexpected Love—where every whispered secret could ignite a scandal, and true love is the greatest gamble of all.

This Novel/fanfiction is a crossover of Graverobber CHroncile,Yugioh arc v and Star wars.Li cu the main Lead,after the Events of Gutongjing he has Given his inheritance as Dartz heir.He plans to intervene in Academia War.

It hurts, my hole body, my head. My hand went to my throat, there too equally hurt as much. And next came my air… it went fast, faster than I could even imagine, my lungs felt out of air, and it was only a matter of time, did I process to breath in. My awaken had been so peaceful I forgot to breath… My awaken? I looked up, and saw I had fallen right in front of a mirror, my hair covering my pained and distressed face, my heart pounding like before, and my hands digging into the carpet to my group. What happened? What happened? What happened? Nabie Reigns?! The door knob twisted, an old looking lady walking in, and her face hold the same distress mine did. Mother… “Nabie dear… your late for school.”

[Backrooms] + [Cunning Survival] + [Exploration] + [Uncharted Levels] + [Plot-Driven] + [No Plot Armor] --- The air hums with the static of flickering yellow lights. Damp carpets reek of mildew underfoot. Walls stretch endlessly in a maddening monotony of sickly beige—a prison of decaying déjà vu. This is the Backrooms. If you’re reckless enough to clip through reality in the wrong places, you’ll end up here. Pray you never hear something shuffling nearby—because if you do, pray it didn’t hear you too. It started in July 2019. A grainy photo posted on an obscure forum, captioned: “Stuck here. Send help.”Replies flooded in. People claimed to have dreamed of this liminal nightmare. Worse—some swore they’d found real-world overlaps: a circular factory in Nara, Japan; fog-choked woods in California; a stretch of Florida coastline… all eerily mirroring the Backrooms’ architecture. Could it be real? I laughed it off—until the day I stumbled into it myself.

Life as the daughter of one of the most feared vampires in the supernatural world should come with perks. Power, wealth, status—I had it all. But all I ever wanted was to be normal. To blend in. To live without my father’s name hanging over my head like a guillotine. So when the chance to attend Betias Academy appeared, I took it. A school filled with supernatural elites—werewolves, vampires, shifters—I figured I could finally disappear into the chaos. No bodyguards breathing down my neck, no constant reminders of the family legacy I never asked for. I wanted normal. I craved boring. Instead, I woke up on my first night with a dead body on my floor. Drew, the only other human in my dorm, murdered. His blood soaking my carpet. No memory of what happened. No alibi. No clue who set me up. And in a school where humans are seen as disposable, I know exactly what’s coming. Not an investigation. Not a trial. Just an execution. Enter Ava—mysterious, sharp-tongued, and way too good at cleaning up crime scenes. She’s the only one willing to help me, but she’s hiding secrets of her own. Together, we have two choices: solve this murder before the Academy buries it—or end up buried ourselves. The deeper we dig, the darker the truth becomes. Someone wanted Drew dead. Someone wanted me to take the fall. And worse—someone is playing a game far more dangerous than I ever realized. Now, I have to survive Bestias Academy long enough to find the real killer. But in a school full of monsters, how do you prove your innocence when everyone already sees you as prey? Prepare for a thrilling ride of sharp wit, deadly secrets, and dangerously hot wolf shifters in this supernatural academy mystery.

An Chuyu's beauty was acclaimed as the ceiling of the entertainment industry, and every time she graced the red carpet, she overshadowed celebrities from all sides. Female stars who appeared alongside her felt immense pressure. Not only was she top-notch in terms of beauty, but her acting skills were also praised by renowned directors, her movie opportunities were enviable, making countless people in the industry green with envy, and she was a walking trending topic. There was a saying that marketing accounts could top half a year's performance just by reporting any gossip about An Chuyu. An Chuyu imagined she would ascend to new heights in her acting career, clutching more awards; but who knew, life is unpredictable, and with a single turn, she stepped into the halls of matrimony. It was a marriage arranged by their families, without any foundation of affection, not even understanding each other, having met just once before getting their marriage certificate. The only meeting they had was accompanied by lawyers from both sides when they were notarizing their properties and signing a prenuptial agreement to prevent future disputes in case of divorce, prepared to split at any moment. An Chuyu had one demand: to keep the marriage secret. Xi Zheng: Well done, getting banished to the cold palace right after the wedding :) * It was assumed that the marriage would be in name only, each doing their own thing, but unexpectedly, the two had a chance encounter in the romantic city of Paris, and sparks flew uncontrollably. After returning home, An Chuyu changed faces like a Sichuan opera performer, unrecognizable and continued her crusade in the entertainment industry. Xi Zheng, however, couldn't forget her and flirted with her now and then. …… Latter on, An Chuyu was snapped in the makeup room being intimately close with a man. It was confirmed that this man was none other than the power holder of Yueting, Xi Zheng. #AnChuyuSugarDaddyExposed# quickly soared to the top of the trending search. Fans were shocked, the haters became active, and her archenemies issued press releases one after another to overwhelm her. Xi Zheng couldn't hold back and sneaked onto the company's official Weibo to clarify himself: I am married to An Chuyu, and we have a son together. Thank you for your concern.

Abused and thrown away in a container, Mallory, eighteen years old, thinks that this is it; this is how her life is ending and what a tragic life it has been. But fate isn't done with her yet. Hunter Brown, a low-life gangster, is passing by an alleyway when he is alerted by the cries from a rolled-up carpet thrown in a container. She told him to let her die, but he decided to save her life. This is a novel about generations of secrets of the Wraith family being unfolded and an abused and broken girl who has to run for her life while trying to heal and start over. ________________________________________ Mallory walked into the dayroom, balancing a stack of dirty plates in her hands, each step echoing heavily on the floor. Seizing the moment, an uninterested Calvin Wraith decided to trip her as she passed by his seat, where he was engrossed in playing Snake on his phone. With a loud crash, Mallory stumbled and fell, sending the plates crashing to the ground and scattering everywhere. The commotion caught Mrs. Wraith's attention, and she rushed into the room, fuming with anger at the chaos. "Stupid girl!" Mrs. Wraith scolded and placed a hard slap across Mollory's face. With ringing ears and burning tears in her eyes, Mallory took a deep breath, striving to keep her voice steady as she pleaded, "I'm sorry, Mrs. Wraith. I'll clean this up right away." Lowering her gaze, she could hear Calvin snickering from the sofa, a smug grin on his face. "Yes, you will. I expect this room to be spotless in under an hour," Mrs. Wraith snapped, shoving Mallory aside before storming out. "Why did you do that?" Mallory asked, her voice strained as she looked up at Calvin after Mrs. Wraith had closed the door. Calvin stood up and moved closer, stopping just inches away from the frightened Mallory.

this is my oc Noa riya a boy with his luck down but hopes high to be a great duelist I intend to take this story to duelist kingdom and futher beyond

To spend years building a house, you learn to fill it with the things you can't find a place for Unaware it stacked up, over time the walls you painted begin to peel, the carpet begins to mat, and it grows with a clutter you thought you didn't mind, but no you couldn't mind that, where else would you put it. All your doors are closed, some locked, and some filled. And soon your locked inside. How long does it take to know you can't stay inside there, you can't live amongst a past your not a part of anymore A family that isn't there anymore, how long does it take to know you can't leave. It's then you can panic, maybe nobody will notice, maybe nobody will see if you loose yourself in the home you built. But is it the same home if you destroy it. Burn it from the inside, flip the tables, rip up the carpet and destroy your house. Leave your house. Or burn down with it, for if a house is divided by itself, it will not be able to stand.

This story is about what happened to Jaden Yuki 5 years after his graduation from dueling academy I don't own Yugioh GX! This is my first YuGiOh GX story am I'm trying my best for it be interesting and exciting for all readers to read, review & enjoy. I put in some additional characters from Final Fantasy and made some new cards in this story which does not exist in any of the YuGiOh series, hope you guys don't mind.

The MC gets reincarnated into the world of Vikings and with his abilities he adds the worlds of Yugioh/Naruto/ DBZ/ Mortal Instruments/ Shadowhunters/Riordianverse/Spartacus/Supernatural/ Sandman Comics and Show/ Constantine Show and Movie/ Lucifer Comics and Show/Potterverse ( Hogwarts Legacy, Hogwarts Mystery, Harry Potter), MCU/Marvel Comics/ Marvel Anime/Marvel Games/Marvel Shows/Marvel Movies/ DCU/DC Comics/DC Games/DC Comics/ Middle-Earth/Buffyverse/ Merlin AU/ Dresden Flies/ Underworld MC gets three gifts, one is the skill silver tongue from Inkheart with a huge spital Farm with a ton of Resources including a Huge Library in his mindscape. The second was an Encantus with every magic in the multiverse and the last was a body, Mind, and Soul with godly capabilities like strength, speed, recovery...etc.

The moonlight filtered through the large windows of Li Qiang's penthouse, casting a silvery glow over the room. The city lights twinkled in the distance, a stark contrast to the dark world they both inhabited. Xin Yi stood by the window, her silhouette framed by the night sky, lost in thought. Li Qiang entered the room quietly, his presence commanding yet gentle. He approached her, his footsteps barely making a sound on the plush carpet. "Xin Yi," he called softly, his voice a deep, soothing rumble. She turned to face him, her eyes reflecting a mix of determination and vulnerability. "Yes, Mr. Gou?" she replied, her voice steady despite the turmoil inside her. He stepped closer, his gaze intense and unwavering. "You don't have to call me that when we're alone," he said, a hint of a smile playing on his lips. "Call me Li Qiang." Xin Yi's heart skipped a beat. She had seen him in his most ruthless moments, but this side of him was different—softer, almost tender. "Li Qiang," she repeated, the name feeling foreign yet familiar on her tongue. He reached out, gently brushing a strand of hair from her face. His touch was surprisingly gentle, sending a shiver down her spine. "You've been through so much," he murmured, his eyes searching hers. "I see the strength in you, but I also see the pain." Tears welled up in her eyes, but she blinked them away, refusing to let them fall. "I have a mission," she said, her voice barely above a whisper. "I can't afford to be weak." Li Qiang cupped her face in his hands, his thumbs brushing away the tears that escaped. "Strength isn't about never breaking," he said softly. "It's about finding the courage to keep going, even when you're broken." For a moment, the world outside ceased to exist. It was just the two of them, standing on the precipice of something neither could fully understand. Xin Yi felt a warmth spread through her, a feeling she hadn't allowed herself to experience in a long time. Li Qiang leaned in, his breath warm against her skin. "Let me be your strength," he whispered, his lips inches from hers. "Let me help you carry the weight." Xin Yi closed her eyes, her resolve wavering. She had come here for revenge, but in this moment, all she wanted was to lose herself in his embrace. She felt his lips brush against hers, a tentative, gentle kiss that spoke of promises and unspoken desires. She kissed him back, her hands finding their way to his chest, feeling the steady beat of his heart. It was a kiss filled with longing and desperation, a silent plea for solace in a world filled with chaos. When they finally pulled apart, both were breathless, their foreheads resting against each other. "This changes nothing," Xin Yi said, her voice trembling. "I still have a mission." Li Qiang nodded, his eyes filled with understanding. "I know," he replied. "But maybe, just maybe, we can find a way to navigate this together." As they stood there, wrapped in each other's arms, the lines between love and duty blurred, leaving them both wondering what the future held. Jang Xin Yi's world shattered the night her parents were brutally murdered. Consumed by vengeance, she infiltrates a ruthless mafia organization, posing as a bodyguard. Her mission: gather evidence and dismantle the syndicate from within. But her resolve wavers when she meets Li Qiang, the enigmatic and feared underboss. As she navigates this perilous world, Xin Yi is confronted with horrors that test her every step—the nauseating stench of death, gruesome torture chambers, and the brutal reality of Li Qiang’s actions. Despite the terror, Xin Yi remains determined to see her mission through. Will her thirst for revenge triumph, or will love and danger alter her path forever? Li Qiang commands respect through sheer terror. But when he hires a fearless martial artist who speaks her mind, his curiosity is piqued. Soon, he discovers the truth—his new bodyguard is a woman in disguise.