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[MATURE CONTENT] "What do you want, Johnathan?" Jonathan, with guilt or regret struck on his face, bows his head and says, "I have made a grave mistake, my Lord!" He says, and in his mind, 'The mistake of coveting what can never be mine.'

Xion Aijawa thought his life was finally coming together. That is, until he tried saving a cat stuck in a tree, fell into a pit, and... died In his disoriented sate of "Freshly dead" the silly Xion accepted a strange request and ended up transmigrating into the world full of dungeons and Mana. He became illegitimate child of Marquis family hated by his three siblings. According to the memory of the original owner of the body, Xion only had a month to live. So, taking the cover of the banquet, Xion ran away. Aided by a mysterious Mall System, he makes his way to the distant borderlands, hoping to put his past behind him. But fate has other plans-. Xion ends up saving Darius Rael Darkhelm, the feared Archduke of the North, notorious for his ruthless and deranged nature. The silly Xion tried to run away but... Xion's heart thumped loudly as Darius effortlessly pinned his wrists using only one hand. "I've heard you tried to run away." Darius gently caressed Xion's pale cheek, "That must be a lie... After all, I've given you things even the royal family can't have. Isn't that right, my dear healer?" Xion gulped when Darius's thumb brushed his lower lip as a chilling smirk remained on his handsome face. "I-I think I should leave, Your Grace. I've overstayed my welcome..." The room grew cold, and struggling Xion shivered. Darius's green eyes dimmed before lighting up with a dangerous glint. Xion felt a pit growing in his stomach when he saw the deranged archduke smile. Darius never smiled. And whenever he did, it only meant trouble. "You're right," Darius said calmly. "So, let's get married." Xion "...!!!!"

He was supposed to live a quiet life. Elias Clarke is a recessive omega… technically. His heats are rare, his hormones are mild, and his genetic profile is so muted that he could pass for beta. That’s fine with him. At 27, he is halfway through his PhD, teaches engineering part-time, and enjoys the kind of anonymity that keeps him away from the political games of those born with true divine potential. But when his best friend and roommate, Ruoxi Numen, disappears without a trace, Elias becomes the only one asking questions no one wants to answer. Her family, descended from the last god born three hundred years ago, calls it a “private matter.” Her apartment remains untouched, with her jewelry, tablet, and expensive shoes near the door. Then Victor Numen, her older brother who was crippled in a divine accident, reappears in public. Smiling. Watching Elias too closely. Something happened to Ruoxi. And Elias might be the only person who can figure out what.

In a world where legacy, ambition, secrets and passion battle for supremacy, love might be the most dangerous choice of all.

On his way home from an exhausting shift, Lu Xiao never expected to become the obsession of a masked killer—a man with a twisted attachment and a terrifying promise: “If I can’t have you, no one can.” Hunted, cornered, and ultimately killed, Lu Xiao awakens not in heaven, but in a sterile white space floating on clouds, face-to-face with a glowing green cat calling itself System 8219. The system offers him a deal: enter various worlds, complete missions, and earn enough points to be resurrected. Without thinking, Lu Xiao agrees. But transmigration isn’t the wish-fulfillment fantasy the novels made it seem. Each mission drops Lu Xiao into the path of powerful, dangerous villains—men scarred by fate, twisted by pain, and terrifyingly possessive. And worse? Every single one of them seems to know his name. As the lines between reality and fiction blur, Lu Xiao finds himself tangled in stories where escape isn’t as easy as logging out. “Can I abort the mission…?” he asks one day, desperate and trembling. A familiar voice whispers behind him, arms locking tightly around his waist: “You can’t escape me.”

#BL #Fantasy - Burdened by the thousand-year-old curse on his person, Kael set out to free himself from it. Leaving the teachings of the temple and embracing the life of a total wanderer. He travels wide and far, and meets every race and kind. But none leads him to his freedom. On his descent from the Devil’s Mountain, he meets an interesting fella who seems to hide more than meets the eye. But what is this? After that uncalled meeting, the secrets of the curse begin to surface. One by one, strange happenings pull him into this massive secret…and into this mysterious fella he keeps meeting on the way. What mysteries lie behind those enigmatic eyes? What connection does this young man have to his curse? - Cover image made by VVERCNA.

Six years ago, Blake remembered it like it was yesterday. Watching my family being engulfed in flames, screams in the night akin to wailing banshees, and vampires attacked every member of his family with their sharp canines. My father, a strong warrior fighting against terrible evil, told me with hard eyes, “Run, my little brave one. Never look back.” His father pushed me against the forest, and my family died from the vampire attack. I’d been on the run for six years in the underground tunnel; darkness became my world until one day the underground tunnel was discovered by the vampires. They entered the tunnel like a deadly wave, capturing each individuals like me on the run, and I grabbed a sword, and I slashed the golden-masked man in the front. However, the mask didn't break, and the cold eyes stared at me like ice, and the man reached out to grab my thin neck, and he said in a low voice laced with menace, “Young one, you are the first one who dared to attack me openly.” His smile became sinister, and he threw me to the ground with a painful thud to my spine, and his words brought a chill to my heart, but it didn't erase the hate in me. Despite me trembling with fear, I did something bold and outrageous. I spat in his face. – Can Blake, who grew up in the underground tunnel, survive as a tyrant vampire prince’s slave? Come and find out! Read and find out what happens next.

Xiao Lou was killed in an accident and reborn in the Card World. Each card here represents a secret room and clearing the instance will give a reward. Xiao Lou draws a card and thinks he could draw all types of equipment and weapons. As a result: Su Shi, Li Bai, Tao Yuanming*… character cards keep coming one after another. Xiao Lou, “???” What was this escape game? What type of fate made him keep drawing character cards? *famous poets of ancient China

Gabriel, a dominant omega, is caught up in a complex web of intrigue and danger at the royal court. After uncovering the truth about Olivier, a member of the royal family, and inciting a rebellion, he is marked by an unknown alpha. As the rebellion overthrows the old order, a new empire emerges, driven by a ruthless ruler whose rise Gabriel inadvertently enabled.Haunted by the weight of his actions, he flees from his family, his past, and the dangerous ties of the court. On the run, Gabriel must deal with shifting alliances, hidden enemies, and the growing power of the mysterious alpha whose mark he carries. As the empire's grip tightens and ghosts from his past resurface, he must decide whether to confront the forces threatening to engulf him—or risk losing himself completely in a world that regards him as either a pawn or a weapon.

Al adalah anak kandung dari keluarga bangsawan Virellano. Tapi tujuh belas tahun lalu… ia ditukar saat lahir, dibuang ke panti asuhan, dan dilupakan oleh darah dagingnya sendiri. Sekarang ia kembali. Bukan sebagai tamu, bukan sebagai pengganggu. Tapi sebagai tuan muda asli. Masalahnya? Keluarga itu… lebih menyayangi anak yang bukan darah mereka. Al tidak peduli. Ia tak tertarik dengan kasih sayang palsu, warisan, atau tahta. Yang ia inginkan hanyalah hidup tenang, jauh dari keributan. Tapi tubuhnya menyimpan energi purba yang terlupakan. Dan senjata hidup yang selama ini tersegel… perlahan mulai terbangun. Dunia ini bukan tempat sederhana. Di balik kemewahan bangsawan, tersembunyi sistem energi, ras kuno, dan sihir yang telah lama mati… menunggu untuk bangkit. Dan saat Al mulai melangkah... bukan hanya keluarga yang akan gentar. Tapi seluruh dunia. Versi Bahasa Indonesia dari novel 'Mystical Fantasy : The Lazy Real Young Master'.

They were just children of the modern world. Until a vampire found his soulmate, their family grew to include a ghoul, another vampire, a siren, a necromancer and two babies. But not all is fluff and dimpled smiles. For a god lurks in the shadow. A god who uprooted the little family and placed it in a magical world. A dangerous world of goblins and demons. Of poverty and new hope. Will Nikola manage to protect his family from Tangra? Will the town of Oak’s Rest be brought back to life? Read to find out! (A story with a sassy system and sarcastic villains. A story about family and taking action. 3 chapters per day.)

Clint Alnyr Moon is Straight and lived a life most people only dreamed of. Billionaire parents. Mafia boss. Third-year college student with charm, danger, and the world at his feet. Until the night everything fell apart. Betrayed by the people he trusted most, Clint’s life comes to a sudden, bloody end. But death doesn't welcome him—instead, it spits him out into a strange new world. A kingdom ruled not by guns or money, but by magic and bloodlines. Here, nobles carry the power of ancient beasts in their veins. Wizards bend the elements with nothing but a wand. But fate has other plans. A chance encounter leads him to Duke Darius Valen Beaumont, the coldest and most feared man in the kingdom. A noble with dragon blood in his veins, and ice in his heart. A man no one dares to approach until now. Clint never asked to be here. He never asked to meet the Dragon beastblood line Duke And he definitely never asked to become… …The Duke’s bunny.

In a city ruled by shadows and power, Kai — a broke, fire-wielding Omega — hides from the world and his past, surviving underground fights to stay alive. When Lucien, a ruthless Alpha heir burdened by his own deadly curse, lays eyes on him, fate ignites. They were never meant to meet. They were never meant to burn. But something ancient binds them — and in a world of alphas, secrets, and syndicate wars, their connection could mean salvation… or destruction.

Jeon Eun-woo has lived for almost thirteen years in isolation in a cell at the Blackwood Research Center. He doesn't remember who he is, he doesn't know who locked him up, and he doesn't know why he's still alive. The apparent calm with which he has lived is shattered when he is assigned a cellmate. Rhys, a young man with invisible scars, appears in Eun-woo's cell with one goal: to kill him. Because Eun-woo is not just any person. He’s the last living Esper. But upon coming into contact with Eun-woo, Rhys unexpectedly bonds with him, something that shouldn't be possible because Rhys isn't a Guide. Or is it?

Saito Anzhong one day was in a military meeting when the next thing he knew, he was being stabbed like Julius Ceaser. Right before he took his final breath, he woke up in a cave, in someone else's body! Soon after, he realizes that he woke up in the body of Lev Griffins, who is a minor villain in the novel, "How to Kill Demons Without Dying." Unfortunately for him, Lev is someone who the protagonist absolutely hates. The protagonist ends up killing him for almost achieving his long awaited revenge and for deciving him. But there is one thing good going for him, he transmigrated before Lev had met the Protagonist. Wanting to not get involved in any major plot events involving the protagonist or the main villain, the demon king, he tries his best to avoid any of the main characters at all cost. Unfortunately though, he has pursuers, who are out for his heart. =============================================== I apologize if i get anything wrong when talking about something that is in real life as well, because this is the first thing that i have officially written and posted on any form of a platform. Oh, it will also sometimes be changing from 1st person to 3rd person in the chapters i just thought it would make more sense in those different forms of writing. Also i promise the story is much better then the synopsis. I SWEAR I DIDN'T MAKE THAT THE NAME OF THE MCs HOME ON PURPOSE, I just realized to late, as in 40 chapters late. My bad Average word/chapter = 2.2k #LGBT+ #FANTASY #SCIENCE-FICTION #OVERPOWERED #SLIGHT-COMEDY #SLIGHT-ROMANCE #MYSTERY #SLIGHT-HORROR #HAREM

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.

He was forged in violence. Loved in silence. Broken by betrayal. But some flames never die… Steve’s life has been one of pain and survival—abandoned by his parents, tormented by loan sharks, and molded into a ruthless gangster. But when he meets Christian, a kind and unexpectedly captivating man, everything changes. Despite his dangerous world, Steve can’t help but fall for him. But Christian has his own secret—he’s FBI. And his mission was to take down Steve. As their worlds collide, love becomes their biggest risk, and trust is a dangerous game. Betrayal, revenge, and a deadly rival test their bond, while Steve fights to protect the one thing he never thought he deserved—Christian’s heart.

[BL] [Alpha x Alpha] After the First Apocalyptic War finally ended, Mattias Kohler thought he could return to America and live out his days as an unmated alpha in peace. Being a child soldier left him with more scars and baggage than he cared to admit, but for a while, living in this superheroes’ version of a ‘new world’ wasn't so bad. He'd even managed to stave off the deadly consequences of the war for a solid twenty years. Despite everything, the shell shocked veteran made peace with the last of his ghosts. Or so he thought, were it not for one rude-ass awakening. When his biggest failure and the rightful king of his ghosts shows back up out of the blue—very much alive and kicking—Matt finds himself kidnapped and dragged back into a cold war against his will. What's worse, this particular ghost has deep ties to Mattias’ past, and the fact that he's still alive is an absolute stain on Matt's ledger. His initial goal is just to get the hell out of this mess and kill as many Russians as he can in the process, but as time goes by, he realizes something isn't right with the King of Ghosts. The other alpha’s past betrayal may not be everything it seems, and the more Matt learns about this dark world his old-friend-turned-traitor steeped himself in for all these years, the less he understands. Not to mention the fact that he'd been forced to get off his scent blockers and rut suppressants all at once; fuck if he knows why that filthy traitor smells so damn good, but he does. It's wrong. They're both alphas. Matt is also painfully aware that alpha on alpha relations are illegal in most countries. But he's hard, pissed off and has no idea whether he's in for a fight or a fuck. Either way, they dragged him back into this, and now he's going to finish it. [TW: Dark themes, potential dub-con, violence, death of NPCs, dystopian themes, kidnapping, toxic relationships, abuse, non-encouraged mentions of substance abuse, hurt & comfort.] NOTICE: The acts described in this novel are in no way, shape, nor form, the personal beliefs of the author. I do not condone, endorse, nor encourage those behaviours on any level. These are works of fiction that do not reflect my real life values, beliefs, and actions. My characters actions are not reality and should not be copied in any way. I wholeheartedly condemn real-world violence, abuse, substance abuse and emphatically encourage people to do the same. This book will strive to separate fact from fiction and will keep away from glorifying, encouraging, or promoting illegal activities. If you have any questions or need to request an edit, please feel free to contact me.

[18+, nsfw, mature content, sensitive content] "From the tips of his hair to his lips and eyes—everything about him is red. His entire being screams 'walking red flag.' And yet, he treats me differently... or is it just my imagination?" 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)

After getting hit by a car, Amy wakes up in the body of Lyra Ishen. Now trapped in a world she thought was fiction, Amy is bound by a mysterious red string to a cold, distant man named Cassian… but only she can see it. With her identity at risk and fate pulling her in unexpected directions, can she escape the story—or rewrite it?

In a vast world of cultivation, where yin and yang shape fate, and the lines between good and evil blur, five great clans rule over the land. Among them, the Lingxiao Clan (凌霄族)—known for its elegance, swordsmanship, and archery—stands as the fourth most revered. From this clan comes a boy born without a golden core or spiritual qi. His name is Ling Yiran (凌逸然)—graceful, free-spirited, and untamed. Though he is the youngest son of the clan leader, he is forbidden to cultivate, to fight, or even to wield a blade. His days are spent painting, playing, studying—locked within the mansion’s walls. But behind his quiet smiles is a secret life. At night, Yiran sneaks into the Forbidden Library, hidden deep in the mountains of Lingxiao territory, to learn long-lost arts none dare to touch. At 17, he is invited alongside his siblings to the Jinyue Clan (锦月族)—the second most powerful clan, famed for music cultivation, and bound by more than 10,000 sacred rules. Known for their discipline and emotional restraint, the Jinyue clan is a place where mistakes are not forgiven. His companions: His noble and composed older sister, Ling Qingxue (凌清雪) His lively, mischievous younger twin brothers: — Ling Yuze (凌昱泽) — Ling Yuhan (凌昱寒) They arrive at the gates of the Jinyue Clan. Everyone presents their invitation—but Yiran, of course, forgets his. The guards refuse him entry. Just then, a cold and beautiful young man appears, dressed in white robes. A red spirit thread coils around his wrist, and a blue spiritual sword hangs at his side. His face is expressionless, his gaze sharp as frost. He is Jin Suoxue (锦索雪), the Young Master of the Jinyue Clan—distant, cold, and feared by many. His name means “Bound in Snow”, and his heart is rumored to be just as frozen. Yiran, ever defiant, calls out to him without formality. “Hey, cold-face!” Everyone freezes. Jin Suoxue merely replies: “No invitation, no entry.” And walks away without a second glance. Furious, Yiran leaves, only to return later—with his scroll, snacks, and alcohol. But as he nears the gate, a formation sends him flying, his precious gifts broken. He grits his teeth, draws a black talisman, and writes glowing red characters in the air:“Distract.” The gate formation shatters briefly, letting him slip inside while sipping the one bottle that survived. A low voice stops him. “Oh... it’s you again.” And so begins the tale of sword and flute—of a spirited boy with no cultivation and a cold genius bound by rules. Their clash will awaken forgotten arts... and perhaps, a bond destined to defy the heavens. ————— Disclaimer: Book cover not mine. Credit to the rightful owner.

Unlike every other person in this world, So Eun only dreamt of living. In a world where gods, demons, and mortals inhabit together to strive for peace and harmony, all of that toppled over when a Phantom child was born. And like a wimpy little flower, waving in the middle of a road bustling with people, was a reminder that being born as a Phantom, fragile as glass--was like treading on thin ice. A Phantom is forbidden to be hurt physically or emotionally, intense emotions will eventually cause him to get weak and lead to his death. A crack appears on the thin ice. One day, he met a boy named Han Min who saved him from being vanished. The most skilled fighter, became his one true friend. Until one night, something remarkable happened that changed their lives forever. Giving him a second chance to live, ten years had passed, and his heart was leading him to a certain evil supreme, and what he saw was just his best friend, Han Min. The innocent and honorable child who swore to protect him and his people, had long become the scourge of the heavens and a threat to the mortals. Why do tragedies of human lives appear in disguise as simple coincidences? After that night, what exactly had happened between them? Witness how these two unfortunate souls found their way to untangle the twisted knot of their fate. "After all these years, you know I would always come back to you." Their journey begins here. --- Slow-Burn, Mystery, Pining, Fantasy, Cultivation, Heavy Angst, Betrayal, Fluff, Romance, Tragedy, Drama, Psychological, Plot Twist! A reminder that this is BL. A lot of heart-wrenching revelation will await you by reading this. Trust the process. Please support this Author with votes, gifts, comments, reviews, and by obtaining a premium chapter for at least a special mention to every end of the chapter. That would be the fuel for the Author to write more! Support the Author: https://ko-fi.com/sharrnister *social media accounts announcement soon* --- Author is still stockpiling the updates. Disclaimer: Cover Art is not mine, all belong to the respective owner/artist. I will take it down if requested.

Leonardo Blaine, the true war hero of the Raina Logia Empire and the commander of the Armsilver 11th Squad, is dishonorably discharged for disobeying orders during the final battle that could have led the Empire to victory in the territorial war. People criticize and point fingers at him, and after being released on parole from prison, he disappears without a trace. Three years later, his name has been forgotten by the world. The Council has been persistently pursuing him, but he has proven difficult to capture. Frustrated by this, Hugo Agrizendro, the commander of the Council’s army, decides to personally apprehend him. “Since when have you been watching me?” Leonardo was calculative and astute, so it wouldn’t be surprising if he had been observing Hugo for some time now. However, Leonardo’s answer was something that even Hugo had not anticipated. “From the very beginning.” Fair Warning to anyone: This is a slow burn. Like a veeeeeeeeerrrrrrrrrryyyyy slowwwwwww burrrrrrrnnnnnn. This is action based and romance develops at it's pace. This might end up as the slowest slow burn

After Earth collapses into dimensional entropy, billions of people are scattered across broken worlds and forced into a brutal survival game known only as the Shattered Trial. Each player gains a random class. Most wield magic, swords, or elemental power. But Iden Virel, a former engineering student, is given something else. A black ring. A broken interface. And the command: [SUMMON: Skeleton – Worker Class] With a system unlike any other, Iden can summon and assign skeletal minions to tasks—miners, scouts, warriors, mages, builders, and more. These skeletal followers don’t sleep, don’t eat, and never stop improving. The longer they work, the smarter they get. Together with his sister Rael—a rare Sanctum Channeler who can empower and evolve allies—Iden must lead his growing skeletal force through monster-infested zones, hostile player factions, and ancient ruins... all while preparing for the apocalyptic battle known as the Final Judgment. In this world, only one law remains: Build. Adapt. Conquer. Or be erased.

To have the ability to see into people's past has no real appeal for the teenager this story is about, letting him only use it as amusement and to show off when he was drunk. Never look into someone's past beyond a superficial level. Never try to find out more than you should. NEVER. EVER. LOOK. INTO. THE. FUTURE. But everything changed the moment he was forced to look into the future, was forced to investigate the circumstances of a murder, and was forced to make the acquaintance of the victim's twin brother('s fists). The more time passed, the more it appeared that the primary reason for this murder wasn't a local, but a global one. This single, marred corpse was the beginning of a threat that would shake the world. (MC loses a screw when he enters the prison.) BL, first-person view; MC is shuo (perhaps even a reversible couple); love interest falls in love first; both MC and ML are straight, mutual bending, Enemies to Lovers Many thanks to MelBri for helping so skillfully with any kind of grammar error! (*ˊᗜˋ*)/ᵗᑋᵃᐢᵏ ᵞᵒᵘ* https://discord.gg/EADzprUR

This is the tale of Aerax — an anthro stallion born into slavery, who becomes entangled in an ancient prophecy foretelling the rise of a new god. On the run from his captors, Aerax is thrust into brutal trials where his body is pushed to its limits and desire becomes a test of spirit. Each step forward is a battle, each companion he gathers — seductive, loyal, and hiding secrets of their own. Together, they journey toward the ultimate goal: the Moving Temple — a mythical sanctuary that appears only under the blood moon once every thousand years. There, Aerax will face his true destiny… and perhaps ascend as a god born from flesh, lust, and ancient power.

An empire in shambles and a young boy, forced into war. This story follows the young Nils Budala as he makes his way to the frontlines, unaware of the monstrocities awaiting him.

As soon as Luo Yan graduated, he immediately got an offer from a prestigious gaming company. He thought all his hard work finally paid off. And he would finally reach the pinnacle of life. But then, on his first day of work, a potted plant fell on his head and he died. Surprisingly, when he thought he would cross the Yellow River, he suddenly woke up and found himself in the body of a 17 year old boy. This body had the same name as him but completely different background. Because the original was the second young master of the Luo family - one of the most powerful family in S City. Luo Yan almost cried. God probably took pity on him and decided to give him a loving family with a wealthy background. He didn't have to work hard anymore. Studying like his life depended on it and pretending to be a holy father just to cater to people. So Luo Yan decided to be a salted fish and just shamelessly sell meng. A certain male god who always bought Luo Yan's meng: Yan Yan is so cute! Why is Yan Yan so cute?? Cold faced on the outside, a cinnamon roll on the inside Gong X Super beautiful, black-belly Shou.

Landon is a warlock with a talent for trouble. When a failed spell backfires, he gets shackled to Lucian—the ruthless Alpha of a werewolf pack that hates magic. Now Landon’s stuck obeying a guy who growls more than he talks, and Lucian's stuck with a smart-mouthed witch who can’t follow orders. But something’s wrong with the pack. Wolves are disappearing. The woods smell like rotting magic. And Landon is starting to think his curse might be the only thing keeping them alive. The problem? Landon’s magic comes with a price. The more he uses it, the less human he becomes. Lucian doesn’t trust him, the pack wants him dead, and the real enemy is closer than any of them realize. Time’s running out. Landon has to decide. Keep fighting the Alpha, or risk becoming the monster they all think he is.