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Getting transmigrated inside a novel is not really a bad thing—you know the story, you have the power of the future in your hand, you know all the hidden keys. You might as well end up as the most powerful and omniscient being in that world. That is, if you don’t wake up during the epilogue. And yet I find myself in the body of a fallen priest at the end of the novel, a tragic hero who had his mana circuit broken in the last war, being shunned, drown in debt, and destined to die not long after. Fortunately, I know just the cure. Unfortunately, the cure was in the hand of one of the Demon Lords—you know, the race that my kingdom just wage war with. Would he give me the cure if I asked him politely? There’s no harm in trying, right? I’d die if I didn’t get the cure, anyway. “Sure, but you have to be my bride as the price,” the Demon Lord said. ...huh? Sir, you know I’m (technically) a priest, right?

“Evil God of the Universe, You are in every space and time. Present in every dimension of reality and govern the darkness of our world. Oh, almighty Atticus! Hear our plea and grant us your presence tonight, awaken my Lord!” The rain had completely stopped and the strong gale had subsided into the fading raindrops. The night had turned eerily silent and only the sizzling and cackling of the fire entered their ears. Suddenly, they all felt like floating from their feet despite setting foot on the watery, hard ground, as if they were traversing into space. The darkness of the night gradually turned darker, enveloping them, morphing into everyone, like a void eating them slowly. Sequentially, their breathing turned oddly slower. Despite exaggeratedly inhaling air to breathe, it was to no avail, as if a higher entity was limiting them from breathing. Nolan felt his throat and tried to open his mouth to gasp more air but failed. Everyone but him was in a state of indignation and panic as they struggled to breathe to fill their lungs with air. Nolan tried to calm his heart. He closed his eyes and stopped inhaling air in pure panic, instead, he put his heartbeat and breathing into a rhythm. It was hard at first, but after a minute, he found his breathing gradually went stable. His whole being was in pure anticipation of what was going to happen next. After a couple more minutes, the storm completely subsided, the night turned to normal. Nolan remained standing, taking in his surroundings with his eyes closed. Everything turned silent. The eerie atmosphere and the crackling of the fire from the hay figure didn’t even enter his ears. Nolan waited for a couple more minutes, his breathing turning normal. He was reluctant to open his eyes, afraid he might ruin their ritual. “It’s alright now, Young Master. You can open your eyes now.” Nolan’s breathing hitched. He jolted on his feet as he fluttered his eyes open. “Atticus? W-why are you here?” The butler, standing in front of him, a raincoat hung on his arm, smiled. “I am everywhere, Young Master, in order to best serve you.” **** Atticus, a demi-god from the underworld, was cast out of his parents' realm and banished to the human world. The reason? He had yet to give them any grandchildren. Disclaimer: This story is a work of fiction and is purely the product of my imagination. Any resemblance to real people, events, or beliefs is entirely coincidental. The intention is not to disrespect or diminish any faith or tradition, but rather to explore ideas within a fictional context. Reader discretion is advised.

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Aufgrund der zunehmenden Selbstmordfälle im Land schuf die Regierung ein Simulatorsystem, das mit den Gehirnströmen der Menschen verbunden war und sie in Tausende von Welten transmigrieren und viele Aspekte des Lebens erleben ließ, um ihren Lebenswillen zu stimulieren. Erst wenn der Lebenswille zu 100 % erfüllt war, konnten sie wieder ins Leben zurückkehren. Lu Yizhou. Männlich. Ledig. 22 Jahre alt. An einem bestimmten Tag beging er Selbstmord, indem er sich im Land des Schnees vergrub. Und dann wurde er in den Simulator gezogen. 666: Willkommen, Gastgeber! Herzlichen Glückwunsch, du bist die 666. Person, die an diesem Projekt teilnimmt! Der Gastgeber hat das große Glück, 666 zu bekommen, denn 666 ist das schönste, vernünftigste und wunderbarste System! Lu Yizhou: ...Kann ich das System ändern? Du bist laut. 666: QAQ Lu Yizhou: Egal wie oft ich transmigriere, mein Willensmesser wird nicht gefüllt werden. 666: N-Nein, gib nicht auf! Wirt sollte nicht aufgeben QAQ uwaaa, lass 666 nicht allein! Du bist mein Erster, mein Einziger, wie kannst du so herzlos sein und mich einfach so zurücklassen? Lu Yizhou: ...warum klingt das falsch? . . . So begann er, von einer Welt zur anderen zu springen, um den Schurken zu retten. Lu Yizhou: Warum muss ich die Schurken retten? 666: Ckckck, Host du bist zu unschuldig! Natürlich, weil sie fantastischer sind als die männliche Hauptrolle; reicher, mächtiger, einfallsreicher, herrischer und gutaussehend! Lu Yizhou: ...das sind doch nur deine Vorlieben, oder? 666: Wirt, warum glaubst du 666 nicht?! QAQ . . . Er dachte, er hätte nichts mehr, wofür er leben könnte. Mit müdem Herzen und gefühllosem Körper sank er auf den Grund des Abgrunds, nur um... einen leuchtenden Stern zu finden. ******* Der schöne, stoische, dichte und unerwartet naive Gong x der besitzergreifende, verwöhnte und intrigante Shou, der seinen Charme zu nutzen wusste Zusätzliche Tags: schnelle Seelenwanderung, Fantasy, Abenteuer, Komödie, düster, Mysterium, Tragödie, schnelles Tempo, seme/gong/top Protagonist, love interest fall in love first, yaoi, reif, Selbstmordgedanken, Vergangenheit spielt eine große Rolle, 1 vs 1 Find me on: Instagram: delanasiwarka Discord-Server: bit.ly/delanadiscord Discord: delanasiwarka#1490

Kellen Woods grew up never knowing a normal world. By the time he could walk, his mother and father had already sealed several serious gates that threatened the safety of his hometown. By the time his sister was born, they were famous worldwide. So the world held their breath for when Kellen and his sister came of age, waiting to see what kind of power they would awaken. His sister was just like his mom, same power, same class, while Kellen, woke up one day to find out what it meant to be special in a family the world watched. But in the worst way. Awakening weaker then your powerful parents wasn’t unheard of, but when your younger sister awakened at the same class as your parent, anyone would feel inferior. And Kellen, never one to ask for hand outs, left the comfort and safety of his hometown to become better than the weak brat everyone thought he was. Kellen went to the front lines, to where the gates normally broke out. From there, Kellen worked hard, and then worked some more until no one could doubt that he was good at his job. He got so good that even with his lower class, people would still hire him to help. But Kellen never took it to heart. He had learned a valuable lesson on the front lines. Classification only meant shit if you walked back out of the gate. Otherwise, shut your mouth and listen to those with more experience. They determined who made it out alive or not. But Kellen was tired now. He had gotten everything out of his system, and the fast paced life on the front lines didn’t suit him anymore. Now, he wanted to go home, buy a house, maybe find a nice man to settle down with, and live a normal life. All the while, the yellow eyes he’d met on the front lines haunted him, no matter how much he tried to forget about them. Especially since the Esper they were attached to refused to let him go.

Updates @ 11:00 and 11:05 (+8) What can be considered a treasure? Brandon was the largest dragon there was. His old scales alone could buy an entire country. But he did not have a treasure to speak of. Just gold, glistering gems, and a homey cottage where he hid when the goings got tough. One day, as he was collecting wild herbs, he found his treasure. Beaten, with a slavery rune on him, barely alive. Pan was not much, but to Brandon, he was a treasure. A treasure fit for a dragon.

I reincarnated into a novel alongside my sister, but with an unexpected twist: I became the villain destined to ruin the male protagonist's life. Instead of resisting my fate, why not embrace it? If I’m to be the villain, I’ll use every skill at my disposal to take him down from the throne and claim the title of the next emperor. After all, in this new life, I make the rules.

It is story of a young man who traveled to countless fantasy world's and became the strongest with the help of the system. Let's watch his story.

In the vast and boundless fantasy world, there is a young man named Yun Che, who has lived in a remote village since childhood and his life story is a mystery. One day, a strange phenomenon suddenly appeared in the world, and Yun Che awakened a shocking ability - the ancient holy body of the sign-in system! This ancient holy body is the supreme physique left by the ancient gods. The owner can devour the spiritual energy of heaven and earth and condense the supreme divine power. With this physique, Yun Che's cultivation has advanced by leaps and bounds. It only took a few months from obscurity to shocking the world. However, with the growth of power, Yun Che has gradually been involved in disputes and conspiracies on the continent. Major forces coveted his ancient holy body and rushed to snatch it. In the face of numerous crises, Yun Che was indomitable. With the help of the mysterious treasures obtained by the sign-in system, he overcame all obstacles and embarked on the road of strength. During this journey full of adventures and challenges, Yun Che met a group of like-minded partners, and together they explored the true secrets of the ancient holy body and the shocking mystery hidden deep in the continent. Through thrilling battles and breakthroughs on the brink of life and death, Yun Che will eventually stand at the top of the world and write his own legendary chapter!

The first thing Nyell did when he met his destined mate was try to punch him in the face. Why did it have to be the chief of that darned tribe? He hated his guts before meeting him, and he still hated his guts after meeting him. But as destiny would have it, this man asked for him in exchange for helping solve the disappearances plaguing Nyell’s village. As the chief’s son, Nyell took his duty of protecting his people to heart, and though it pissed him off, he accepted to become his. Now, it was only a matter of time before ending the serial disappearances and another before falling in love. Or not.

The story begins with an officer who strongly believes in justice, is sent on a secret mission to gather information about a mafia group and bring them in. He takes on the quest with no doubt in mind and he is drawn deeper into the world of violence, betrayal, and revenge with little knowledge about the after effect. Under the excuse of 'aiding the citizens', he ends up at a crossroad where he is forced to choose between his role as an officer and the feelings in his heart.

Updates 1am GMT+8 __ From an apocalyptic world, Xu Feng transmigrates into a parallel world with a third gender. The heavens took pity on the 19-year-old who died as he awakened his ability in his original world, so he started a new life as a ger. What is a ger? The third gender, a man who can impregnate women and be impregnated by men. There were even more surprises waiting for Xu Feng. He not only awakened a wood ability from his previous world, he was also met with a contract marriage he couldn’t refuse in the new world. “Carry my son’s child, and I’ll make sure you live comfortably for the rest of your life.” “Whether you can birth a son for me or not, I don’t care. Just don’t get in my way, and I’ll make sure you want for nothing.” Xu Feng looked at his “mother-in-law,” then back at his "playboy" of a “husband” before looking toward the fertile fields and vast mountains. A peaceful farming life as a landlord with a spoiled young master was better than living life in the apocalypse. But Xu Feng was transported to a world with cultivation, demon beasts, and hidden secrets, a simple farming life might be too much to ask for. — [Cultivation, Farming, Multiple partners/Throuple, BL, R-18, Child, HE]

Yu Taeyun thought he will have it easy tackling the yandere protagonists after spending years in the villain department playing all kinds of twisted villains. Seeing the employees in yandere department freaking after travelling into only one word, a word came into his mind " over-dramatic ". Taeyun: " Yandere can't be that bad , can they ?. I mean , I have played most twisted kind of villains . The villains are the word. His friend laughed mockingly. Friend: " You haven't face a real yandere . Wait until you face one . You will definitely pee your pants." Taeyun: " As if that is ever going to happen." Taeyun scoffed off . Later that day , he transferred to the yandere department and was forced to transmigrate into various worlds filled with yandere's . Experiencing the atrocious and outrageous acts by the hands of Yandere , Taeyun kowtowed and said , " I was wrong. Please someone take me away from here ". ML (holding chains made of gold) : " Baby are you trying to run away ? " The smile didn't meet his eyes and Taeyun was scared for his life . Taeyun: " Ofcourse not . How can be that possible. I will never leave you ". Taeyun said gritting his teeth tightly. ML : " Good. You remember my teachings well . Three things you should never think about, can you repeat what are they ? " Taeyun (with sweety forehead) : First, never think about another man. Second, never think about abandoning you. Third, never think about escaping you . ML : " Good boy " Finally , after hopping multiple worlds , Taeyun completed his mission and returned but with an extremely possessive, scary and 'YANDERE' wife . #gongmc #gongprotagonist #topmc #topproatgonist #yandereml #sememc #semeprotagonist #shouml #ukeml #bottomml #obsessivelove #abusivelove #toxiclove

theres dark themes in this book such as suicide and self harm. if you're going through something like this try to contact someone. ive also struggled with this so i know that its hard to ask for help.

Tyler thought he had everything: good grades, a loving girlfriend, and a picture-perfect life. But everything shatters when an anonymous text warns him that his girlfriend, Alexis, is cheating. Dismissing it as a prank at first, Tyler’s world is turned upside down when he catches her in the arms of Logan Carter—the arrogant, untouchable captain of the football team. Heartbroken and humiliated, Tyler finds himself tangled in an unexpected game of cat and mouse with a mysterious texter. But things take a surprising turn when Tyler discovers that Logan was the mysterious texter all along. Fueled by anger, confusion, and a strange attraction he can’t explain, Tyler demands answers—only to receive an unexpected confession and a kiss that changes everything.

Yue Xuexia is just an ordinary salted fish that rarely lives in her house, but suddenly one day she woke up, received a sign-in system, and thought she was dreaming. The sign-in system rewarded her with multiple things, including houses, money, cars, and talent scrolls, which led her to the life of the richest lady in the world. She could sign in once a day. One morning, with her eyes groggily and blurry, Xuexia was welcomed by a holographic screen only she could see. Yes, like the ones in the novels and manga. Ding! Xuexia waves her hand in the empty air and mumbles, "Noisy, I told you to turn off the damn alarm, whoever owns it!" When a robotic voice lingered near her ears saying, Signed in successfully. Congratulations to the host, and you've received [1 Million RMB in cash!] Xuexia, who is currently in need of great money, was in disbelief as she looked at the words one million and laughed. "Heh~ even in my dream, I was wishing to receive free money. What nonsense, let's go back to sleep. Yue Xuexia was about to close her eyes back to sleep when the old touch screen phone near her pillow vibrates. Bzzt~ Bzzzzzt~ "Urg~ who the hell is calling now?" complained Yue Xuexia in her half-asleep state. She picked up the phone only to see a message notification saying the following words: [Your bank card account ending with 5567 had received a deposit transfer from XXXX at 6:45 am. You had received a 1 million deposit and your current saving balance is 1,003,000.00 RMB (Autumn Field landbank)] Yue Xuaxia mumbled in disbelief and said, "Fucking hell! This is awesome." Who doesn’t like free things?~' This lady wants it too!!!

AN 18+ ALPHA MAFIA SERIES BOOK 1# CAPTIVE MATE BOOK 2# RUNAWAY MATE BOOK 3# DANGEROUS MATE -+- Caspian is the heir to Moonstone Pack but when his parents die, he’s cheated out of his birthright and treated like a prisoner. He decides to leave, running off to Haines City to start a new life. His plans are instantly cut short when he's kidnapped and auctioned off, and he is bought by none other than one of the Mafia Kings running the city, Asher Knight. -+- Asher shrugged his coat off, the heavy outfit falling to the ground with an audible thud. Caspian watched this happen in apprehension, Mafia King Asher had looked huge with the coat on, and with the coat off, there wasn’t much of a difference. “Come here,” He ordered calmly, the earrings in his ears visible with his dark red hair slicked back. Caspian shook his head again, he had no intention of speaking, ever. Because that would only give away his gender. “I don’t like to repeat myself, Omega.” His voice darkened. Caspian’s heart thudded painfully in his chest in fear, he really didn’t want to get anywhere near the Alpha. He eyed the window longingly before forcing himself to take a step forward, then another, and another… +- THIS IS AN 18+ MAFIA STORY SO IT WILL INCLUDE VIOLENT AND MATURE THEMES, READ WITH CAUTION.

Yamamoto Aito is psychologically affected by his ex's death and promises to avenge her. With the aid of his best friend, Shima Haruto, he began to destroy the lives of those whom he believes, killed her. Aito’s ultimate goal is to join her after completing his revenge for he deems himself as one of the reasons she died. Along came a new student, Igarashi Ryu who destroys Aito’s plans and tarnishes what's left of his sanity by making him fall hopelessly in love with him. Aito is now torn between his guilt and wanting the happiness Ryu gives him. Will Aito be able to complete his revenge and attain his goal or will he choose to let go and love Ryu? But... Is Igarashi Ryu really who he claims to be?

Based of the anime “A Sign of Affection” in this AU, Itsuomi is deaf and Yuki can hear.

In a world where the line between magic and reality blurs, 21-year-old Felix Chang hides a chilling secret: he is a Mimicae, a cursed shapeshifter bound to a mistake he made in a past life. As a member of Rune, a wildly popular idol group, Felix has the world at his feet—adoring fans, a glamorous life, and fame. Yet, his days are shadowed by the curse, forcing him to avoid deep connections and constantly battle the stress that threatens to unravel his carefully constructed facade. At the heart of Rune is Kelvin Wang, the group’s charismatic yet sharp-tongued leader. Their clashing personalities fuel a fiery tension that keeps them at odds, a lingering feeling of a bond neither of them can remember. What begins as hate between rivals turns into a shocking mystery when Kelvin starts to uncover the cracks in Felix's armor. But the truth runs deeper than either of them can imagine. Felix and Kelvin share a history rooted in a past life—a tragedy that doomed them both. Felix, once a spiritual guardian, failed to protect Kelvin, the emperor’s son, leading to betrayal, death, and the curse that binds them now. As the two navigate the chaos of stardom, a dangerous romance blossoms between them. With each secret revealed and every heated moment shared, the stakes grow higher. Unknown to them, Kelvin holds the key to breaking Felix’s curse, but the cost could be their careers, their lives, and their hearts. Can they unravel the threads of the past to break free from the curse, or will history repeat itself, dooming them both forever? Please trust this author once more ^⁠_⁠^

[18+, nsfw, mature content, sensitive content] After the death of his parents in a car accident, Akagi Suga sold his parents' house and moved to another area. He raised his younger brother alone, their life didn't go smoothly but at least as long as Suga lived with his younger brother, their life was always pleasant. Until finally people from IHPS (International Human Protection Squad) approached him, making Akagi Suga remember again that his father was a former instructor of that special forces. He didn't want to get involved with people from an organization created by elites under the guise of ‘military’, an organization filled with crazy people, but when Nakajima Yuki, his childhood friend asked Suga to join IHPS, at first Suga refused, however— "It wasn't an accident, both your parents were killed." He already had this suspicion for a long time. 'Will going to IHPS make it easier for me to find out which organization killed my parents?' And why did a madman named Zion Hughes always make it difficult for him to find out about the organization? (ps ; I won't give warning for adult scenes iykwim, I will give warning if there's sensitive content)

Every time Issac Stross dies, he’s forced to restart his life at 18—reliving the moment he gained his powers, the moment his fate was sealed. Each death, each failure, reveals a new layer of the world’s hidden truths, and with every cycle, the darkness lurking beneath the surface grows more apparent. As Issac uncovers the horrifying forces steering humanity toward its end, he must use what he’s learned from countless lifetimes to stop the coming apocalypse. But with every reset, the weight of his knowledge grows heavier, the lines between friend and foe blur, and the looming question remains—can he really save humanity, or is it already too late?

5 years past after the unfortunate event, Rain who became a cold hearted person dedicated just to his illegal work, is now facing a new mafia arriving in town by the name Hades.

The world is diverse and flourishing. Humanity has changed, and with it, brought in a new era of prosperity. Males and females still exist, but the spectrum from which humanity is cast has broadened. With the introduction of alpha, omega, and beta, humanity has evolved even further. In such a word, Dr. Andrew Knox, known environmental researcher, is happy being a beta male. It has made his life easier by being middle ground, and as much as some wish he was one way or the other, he’s happy being who he is. Thriving even. He works in a world renowned research facility. He makes friends easily, and his projects are always funded. He even found someone who he thinks he could end up marrying if things continue in the right direction. That, and the vacant house next to his apartment building gets bought by a new neighbour. A cute, but cautious omega who relies on Andrew as a beta for help. Andrew couldn’t be happier. He loves being a helper, and loves when people rely on him. All in all, Andrew really thinks he has everything made. That is, until a research project with shoddy data is thrown back into his face that he has no recollection of working on, and all of his reputation disintegrates in between one heartbeat and the next. Heartbroken, it isn’t until Andrew wakes up, chained to a wall that everything becomes clear. He becomes a test subject to one of the scientists that he trusted. That he expected would never harm him. The life he had known, where he was a respected researcher was ripped out from underneath him. His identity and everything he’s ever known is stolen from him from a crazed researcher who he had trusted, maybe even loved. He has to relearn who he is, what he is, from scratch. Thankfully, he has one person in his corner. He just never expected to have to rely on someone whose shoulders were so small. This is an a/b/o story, and will have those tropes associated with it. I hope you enjoy :)

‘Yohan’ is the 4th son of the Hellhound mafia leader. Yohan who holds an abnormal abilities due to an incident in a young age related to his ancestors, decide to reach his dream of becoming a doctor while hiding his identity as a Mafia member. ‘Rain’ is the only son of the red-circle Mafia leader, a rival/enemy to the Hellhound, who became emotionally interested in both yet the same person Yohan and 4th (Fourth)

When Rowan inherits his father's debt, he's forcibly taken by Soren, a titled Alpha. But Soren's interest isn't just about collecting debts, it's personal. After Rowan mocks him for being an omega who is good for nothing except making babies, Soren seethes with anger and humiliation. Determined to teach Rowan a lesson, Soren pays off Rowan's debt, intending to reduce him to a servant who would serve him like a dog in chains. To Soren, Rowan is nothing but an acquired property that he had claimed but what happens when bond brings the two together as fated mates? Will Soren be able to fight his affection for Rowan or will he let love evade him again?

After living a 'carefree life' and dying a tragic death, Advik thought that everything ended for good. But life is full of surprises and heaven likes to play with everyone. Hence, when he was ready to meet Yama in the netherworld, he opened his eyes in a place called Lost Soul's Realm and met three gods who told him that he died two thousand years ago. As if that was not enough to shock him when he was told that he is just a wandering soul and the only memories he has left are about or related to His Highness Shwet. Advik: "What the hell did I even do in my past life to deserve this?" Heaven: "You destroyed the entire empire of the person you loved the most and killed him." Advik: QAQ ... [Additional Tags] Slow Burn, Action, Adventure, Romance, Drama, Martial Arts, Supernatural, Ancient Times, Carefree Protagonist, Cruel Characters, Death of Loved Ones, Demonic Cultivation Techniques, Demons, Enemies Become Lovers, Evil Gods, Fantasy World, God-human Relationship, Hiding True Abilities, Long Separations, Love Interest Falls in Love First, Manly Gay Couple, Misunderstandings, Playful Protagonist, Puppeteers, Strong Love Interest, Tragic Past, Angst, Multiple Couples, Devoted Love Interest. ... Trigger warning: Description of Gore, Gruesome Scene, Blood, Violence, Self-Harm, Harrasment, Sexual Harassment, Manipulation, and other dark issues/themes. ... Twitter: @Park_Nambyul Facebook: @Park Nambyul Instagram: @park.nambyul Discord: @park_nambyul

Karel is trapped in a teenage novel and must play the role of an 18-year-old villain. However, he feels grateful because the villain character he portrays lives in luxury, so he doesn't have to work hard like in his previous life, and of course, he doesn't need to search for a lover.

The extraordinary life of Ivy, a half-breed born from a witch mother and a vampire dad, takes an unexpected turn when he discovers he is not only a vampire-witch but also a werewolf. To his dismay, he is an omega wolf, an outcast among his kind. This revelation shatters his world and sets him on a path of self-discovery. Read Ivy’s story on his thrilling journey as he navigates love, betrayal, and the weight of his destiny; As I laid down to rest, I couldn't shake off the feeling of unease. The darkness of the night seemed to be closing in on me, and I felt as though I was at the mercy of the unknown. So, I made the decision to sleep with one eye open, to keep watch over my surroundings even as I closed my eyes to rest. The dim light from the moon cast shadows across the room, and I could feel my heart beating faster with each passing moment. But by keeping that one eye open, I felt a sense of control, a sense of security that helped me drift off to sleep. I was in an urgent situation, desperately trying to escape the clutches of blood-thirsty vampires and ferocious wolves who were targeting my innocent baby! Thankfully, the remarkable witches had taken an oath to shield us from harm's way! With my loving and devoted mate standing right by my side, our mission was to ensure the safe and secure arrival of our precious little one. “To all the witches, vampires, and wolves! Brace yourselves for the dawn of a new era! The prophecy of Agrippa has chosen Ivy’s womb to carry the next ruler who will reunite our extraordinary realms!” This was the statement that had put me under fire. Neither of the Kingdoms wanted the prophecy to be fulfilled. They had to get rid of me, only the witches stood with me!