Chandelier Chanson

Sebagai seorang putri yang tidak dapat menguasai sihir, satu-satunya nilai Putri Daphne bagi kerajaan adalah pernikahan yang telah diatur. Tugasnya sederhana, namun ketika Daphne diculik dan dibawa ke pegunungan dingin Vramid, ia menyadari bahwa ia sudah over her head. Ia pernah mendengar tentang pegunungan terkutuk ini sebelumnya ― medan berbatu, suhu beku, dan tanah ini diperintah oleh seorang pria yang banyak ditakuti orang di benua tersebut. Raja Atticus Heinvres, penguasa haus darah di Utara. Walaupun ia belum pernah bertemu dengannya sebelumnya, cerita tentang kekejaman Raja Atticus tersebar luas. Ada yang mengatakan dia adalah monster, yang lain menyatakan dia adalah iblis itu sendiri, tetapi apapun ceritanya, semua orang tahu tentang pria yang memiliki kekuatan di luar imajinasi siapapun. Dia bisa menggulingkan pasukan dan menghancurkan negara hanya dengan melambai tangannya sekali, didukung oleh apa yang dikabarkan sebagai cincin obsidian terkutuk. Tidak ada seorang pun di luar Vramid yang pernah bertemu raja yang ditakuti itu sebelumnya. Tidak sampai Daphne. Namun, ketika bertemu dengan pria hebat itu, Daphne mengetahui bahwa raja mungkin tidak benar-benar menjadi monster seperti yang diklaim orang lain. Bahkan, apa yang tersembunyi di bawah perisai obsidian itu mungkin saja berlian yang belum dipoles. ― [Petikan] “Sekarang... di mana sebaiknya aku letakkan kalian berdua?” dia bertanya dengan santai, tanpa mengharapkan jawaban. “Sayang sekali aku hanya memiliki satu chandelier.” “Di bawah tempat tidurku? Tidak, tidak, terlalu kotor. Boneka debu kesayanganku tidak pantas mendapat ini,” gumam Atikus pada dirinya sendiri. “Di atas perapian? Bagaimana dengan meja rias? Mungkin jika aku memotong salah satu kepala kalian, aku bisa pasang di atas... Istri, kepala mana yang ingin kamu lihat saat kamu menyisir rambutmu?” “Atikus!” Daphne berteriak. “Aku tidak ingin ada kepala! Lepaskan mereka.” “Baiklah.” Atikus mengangkat bahu, dan menggerakkan jarinya. Ada dua suara retakan yang identik saat kedua leher patah secara bersamaan. Daphne menarik napas, terkejut. Pria ini, suaminya, baru saja membunuh dua orang dengan sekali flick jari, seolah dia sedang memadamkan lilin. “Aku bilang lepaskan mereka!” Daphne berteriak lagi. “Iya, aku telah melepaskan mereka,” kata Atikus. Kemudian, matanya menggelap. “Untuk menerima penghakiman ilahi dari langit.” ― Server Discord: https://discord.gg/7HAMK2bRYU

That guy was my friend's boyfriend. After they fought, he came home and said he wanted my opinion. What exactly made his girlfriend change? I, who didn't have a bad feeling at all, put him in the house. Then he killed me! That bastard stabbed me multiple times with a kitchen knife and killed me. Even though he knew tomorrow was my wedding day. How sad. A death that made me curse all efforts. But, what could I do? I thought I was dead. I did. Because at that moment I didn't feel any air in my lungs. Because everything went dark. I didn't know anything until I opened my eyes and saw a beautiful ceiling with crystal chandeliers. Are there hospitals like this? I'm sure that even if the apartment I lived in was sold, I wouldn't be able to buy that crystal chandelier! "She's alive! SHE'S ALIVE! LADY ELEONORA IS ALIVE!" I turned my head and saw an old woman running while screaming. I'm alive? Really? But who is Eleonora? I'm Cristy! I don't understand anything yet. Not a single thing. People started introducing themselves as my parents, future in-laws, and fiancé. But I knew that none of them were telling the truth! Their smiling faces were terrifying masks. My gut screamed at me to run away. And I knew that my gut never lied!

"Welcome to Hotel Oceanus. We hope you enjoy your stay." Mehar managed to say. "I'm sure I will." Replied her client. His gaze locked on hers, recognition shining in his eyes. In return, Mehar felt like clawing his eyeballs out. The chandelier playing with the lights sends it down in fragments upon them. The mirrors adorning the guest room focused on the two facing each other. They had met once, on a fateful night three years ago. The memory is still searing fresh, hasn't been that long in the first place. They meet again, for better or for worse...and as the night proceeds, their lives get tangled beyond separation. Note: The story switches betwixt two different plotlines, as indicated at the start of each chapter and in between. Each of your views and likes means so much to me. Hope the story keeps you hooked enough to follow it further.

As a princess who could not wield magic, Princess Daphne’s only value to her kingdom was her arranged marriage. The task was simple, but when Daphne was kidnapped and brought to the cold mountains of Vramid, she realized that she was in over her head. She had heard of these cursed mountains before― rocky terrain, freezing temperatures, and the land was ruled by a man feared by many within the continent. King Atticus Heinvres, the blood-thirsty ruler of the North. Even though she had never met him before, tales were spread of King Atticus’s ruthlessness. Some said he was a monster, others claimed he was the devil himself, but whatever the story was, everyone knew of the man who had powers beyond anyone’s imagination. He could topple armies and crumble nations with just one wave of his hand, aided by what others rumored to be a cursed obsidian ring. No one outside of Vramid had ever met the fearsome king before. Not until Daphne. However, upon meeting the formidable man, Daphne found out that the king might not really be the monster others had claimed him to be. In fact, what was hidden under that obsidian shield could just be a diamond in the rough. ― [Excerpt] “Now… where should I put you both?” he asked casually, not expecting a reply. “It’s regretful that I only have one chandelier.” “Underneath my bed? No, no, too dirty. My dust bunnies don’t deserve this,” Atticus mused to himself. “The mantlepiece? How about the vanity table? I suppose if I lop off one of your heads I could mount it over… Wife, which head do you want to stare at while you do your hair?” “Atticus!” Daphne screamed. “I don’t want any heads! Let them go.” “Fair enough.” Atticus shrugged, and flicked his fingers. There were two identical cracks as both necks snapped at once. Daphne gasped, horrified. This man, her husband, had just killed two men with a flick of his finger, as though he was snuffing out candles. “I told you to let them go!” Daphne cried out. “Yes, I let them go,” Atticus said. Then, his eyes darkened. “To receive divine judgment from the heavens.” ― Discord Server: https://discord.gg/7HAMK2bRYU Spin-off/Prequel: The Hidden King's Stolen Wife (WIP)

Life as a heiress is more than just a dance under the chandelier. Monisha is caught up in a web of both family and humanity. In her desperate struggle to find redemption for her father's sin, she is found in a path where death is an inevitable door waiting for her to open up. Will she be able to overcome the darkness that awaits on the other side of the door?

Gu Nianyang was the best doctor of the 21st century, but while she was receiving an award onstage at a medical forum, the crystal chandelier overhead snapped, crushing her to death. When she opened her eyes, she found that she had transmigrated to a town in the 90s, into the body of a girl with the same name. The body’s original owner had led a tragic life, with her parents always favoring her sister and giving her the best of everything. Ever since she was old enough to understand, she had been a slave to the family, attending to the housework endlessly and only ever getting her sister's hand-me-downs. Having not eaten well, she was malnourished, scrawny like a pole, and looked like she was 13 although she was 17. Still, the other Gu Nianyang was weak and helpless, so she could not protest even when bullied. Her family was literally sucking her dry by using their kinship as an excuse, which inevitably led to her demise. That was where her memories stopped. As the Gu Nianyang from the 21st century looked down at her new body that could be picked up and sent flying by a breeze, all she could think about was how tragic the other Gu Nianyang’s life was! However, the heavens had given her a second chance at life. Hence, the weak and helpless Gu Nianyang was gone, and the new Gu Nianyang started to seek revenge against everyone who used to hurt the old Gu Nianyang!

The Lockwood mansion was a gilded cage. Marble floors and crystal chandeliers couldn’t mask the suffocating weight of expectations. Zane sat in his dark room, the quiet hum of his guitar the only sound in the vast emptiness. He was born into a life of privilege, destined for medical school or a corporate throne. But that world felt cold and hollow. His heart beat to a different rhythm—the pulse of a guitar, the rush of a stage, the freedom of music. Yet in this family, music was nothing more than a childish hobby, a distraction from the "real future" they had planned for him. Every note he played felt like rebellion, but the walls around him only closed in tighter. Soon, he would have to choose: the life they wanted for him, or the life he dreamed of. But in the Lockwoods household, dreams were meant to be sacrificed.

He Yuan had accidentally caused his own death. He had no idea he was even dead until he suddenly woke up on the hard floor of an empty room. What had killed him? Well... for future reference, it's a terrible idea to install a chandelier over your bed. As he tried to get his bearings right, a strange guy suddenly popped out of thin air and he was offered a job. The job offer granted him eternal life with the alternative being reincarnation. Most would hastily choose to be reincarnated so they can start a new life but not He Yuan. He was skeptical, why would anyone want reincarnation? Once you reincarnated 'you' cease to exist. He didn't care about what people said about starting afresh, gaining new memories and all that. All he knew was that once a person reincarnated, they get thrown into a different environment, different family, meet new people and in short became a different person entirely. What scared He Yuan the most was losing his own thoughts and hence, awareness of his current self and so, he chose to accept the job. What did the job entail? He carried out tasks given to him by people who were called 'leasers.' They were called this because they leased out their bodies to 'taskers' for a period of time to help set their crooked lives straight. What the leasers didn't know was that the taskers got into realms and helped them so they( taskers) could focus on their own main tasks which was world/realm balance. These realms had 'special ones' who siphoned the luck out of it. Luck was the binding force of these realms so without it, the realms would begin to break apart and deteriorate into unlivable hells. So in essence, leasers gave put their bodies and 'payment' in the form of soul energy, taskers helped out the leasers while balancing the realms and the realms become stable once more. Pretty straightforward right? Yes. But can someone tell He Yuan why these world was so full of hypocrites, Mary sue and Gary stu characters who thought it was excusable to do horrible things just because they were in love? He Yuan grit his teeth. If you want to be in love, then be in love, was there any need to use others as stepping stones?! He rolled up his sleeves and bounced forward. Just you wait as I teach you all a valuable lesson! #Gongmc UPDATES: Twice daily ORIGINAL STORY. Author here: Again, I can't design shit so I snatched the photo from pinterest, credits to the original artist. If the artist demands I take it down, I would do so without hesitation as I only have my lack of talent to blame.

Lu Chen was sitting in a tea restaurant in this strange city. He always felt that it was still not safe and not far away. Looking at the people around him, he was a little creepy. He always felt that someone would rush up and immediately twisted himself. Maybe, this is a marijuana bag directly! After thinking about it for half an hour, he decided to escape again! Go farther! This escaped 3,400 kilometers, at least one or two thousand kilometers. He turned on the mobile phone Baidu and watched the map and pondered for a while. He chose Yunzhou City, Fuhai Province, which was 1,500 kilometers away. Intersection He opened his travel bag and looked at the only stack of 100 yuan bill inside, with a trace of grudge on his face. Damn, just a month ago, this money was not enough for him to call friends to go to the bar for a night. He couldn't help but scold: "Special! Wan Qian, you humiliated Lao Tzu so much, hurting Lao Tzu so miserably. Even the bank card dare not use it, you can only use cash. Sooner or later, I will ... uh, no, do n’t, do n’t have this day. goodbye." In this case, there is absolutely no place to loosen. Having said that he seemed to have dangled those two unbearable days. That morning, in the most luxurious suite in Jiaying's highest -level hotel, he was sleeping with a thousand charming little stars. Suddenly, the door was opened! boom! It was not just the opening, the whole door flew in, hitting the wall across the door fiercely, and cracking the wallpaper. The chandeliers on the ceiling shake fiercely! And the door to fly is not a powerful man in Kong Wu, but a sturdy, cold and very female paper. She walked over and lifted the quilt suddenly, revealing two light personal body. The little star screamed, and was dizzy by the female man's slap. And Lu Chen, the hair was dragged by the female Han paper, dragging it out. In the living room outside, there are seven or eight men and women who have stood or eight or eight gloomy or embarrassed.

Life is life but with money

Standing under the big chandelier, both of them stared at each other. The calmness of the church couldn’t conceal the cold atmosphere. The priests’ words ringed in her ears. She batted her eyelids of boredom as a small sigh escaped her lips. ‘For all the efforts I made to have you in my life, you called me a Villainess. But you never realized, all I ever wanted was a happy ending for you. I gave up. When I look back, I realized I never fought for you, and I never tried to be the happy ending for you. Now that I know, I will have you no matter what it takes.’ She thought to herself as she stared at his dark orbs. Her heart tingled with mixed feelings. She raised herself and pressed a kiss against his lips. His usually stoic expression was rather a sad one. His dimmed eyes fluttered with weird emotion. *** She was serious when she kissed the man she loved goodbye and that marked the start of a new journey for her. She was sure that this time, It was all going to end on a happy note for her. No drama, no hate. It was meant to be simple and sweet romance but expectations could only disappoint her. Instead of a new sweet romance she was brought back to the square one with her first love. Was she sure she had moved on? YES. *** Sang Qian sighed. “Ugh!” She let out an annoyed grunt. Before he could step away. She held the collar of his shirt and pulled his torso closer. Wang Zhao was careful of her moves. Her eyes had a cold glint in them. She leaned in, her acting bossy was something that made his heart skip a beat. She was so close to him that he was ready to kiss her. She brushed her lips against his. Their lips touched. He leaned forward to press them together but she leaned backwards. He paused and looked up. He saw her smirk. “You’re not the only one who can play with me..” she sighed. Wang Zhao held a sudden urge to take her down. He gulped the lump in his throat. [NO CLICHES & NO LONG BORING CHAPTERS GUARANTEED] Add it to your library!! Read my other book - Totally opposites? (Volume 1- free, with 134 chapters) completed.

A low rank concubine insisted to climb the royal watchtower while heavily pregnant. The emperor arrived just in time to prevent her from doing so. They do not have good relationship and he had something that she hold dear to. Why did the concubine treat the emperor coldly? Why did the emperor appears to be enjoying her company despite the countless time they ended up fighting with each other?

When Arne was eleven years old, he was told by his mother, “The animals lie sometimes, they lure you into something that’s a lie, and you forget where you are, you have to beware of that, stay away from them.” Until one day when Arne finds an injured flaming red rabbit and looks into the pair of the most beautiful eyes he has ever seen, it's eyes golden yellow the shade of the afternoon sun with a circle of brown chandelier centered in them, and he can't help but pick it up to sneak it off into his home and nurse it back to health. He was 19 now, and he didn't tell his mother, that at nights and days he had sneaked off before and made friends with animals, they never lied. Until..... Until one day he woke up and suddenly found a man with those same yellow and brown eyes looking at him as if he could snap Arne in half. When he asked the most dangerously beautiful man he had ever seen, "Who are you?" The man's voice whipped through the air like a lash, his yellow brown eyes hissed at Arne filled with hate and distaste, the man said, "You are not allowed to make any statements when I take you there, you are to be taken straight to the palace under the rules of the kingdom. Your mother has been arrested under the imputation of taking you from the King without assertion." "What, what are you trying to say?" Arne had stepped back from horror and confusion, "Where is my mom, where is my rabbit, what have you done? Mom!!!" He bellowed. No response came back. "Who are you?" he roared to the stranger standing with naked chest in his room, the man had countless abs and muscles, his body hard and glowing stark under the dim light of the room but Arne had his own strength, he was taller than the man, and he ran, every day, surely he could handle the man if he tried hard. He prepared himself for a fight and launched himself at the man, the man dived easy as air and picked up Arne with tight strong burning hands as if Arne weighed nothing, throwing him on to the bed. The last thing Arne remembered before losing himself to a bright orange haze that made his body languid and chest hurtle, was those vicious yellow eyes seeping, the man's golden pale face covered with flaming red hair, inches above him raking goosebumps on his skin. And those words, spoken with a hiss of a snake, "You are a prince, and you don't even know how to fight." WARNING: Will contain mature, sexual scenes. Read at your own risk. @ALL THE COPYRIGHT BELONGS TO ME.

This story is set in an alternate universe.A mysterious antique shop operated at one of the most infamous alleyways in the street of London in 1885. The mademoiselle who operated the antique shop is peculiar woman and her mannequin is equally terrifying! what kind of secret that the antique shop's held all this time?

Yun Yuwan carelessly lost Wen Yangzhi's letter, but the foreign butler assured her with certainty, "That was a love letter." She had been secretly in love with Wen Yangzhi for many years, and upon learning it was a love letter, she returned home overnight. Clutching the hope that he also liked her, she began to respond. At the dinner table, he said, "Come sit here" She ended up sitting on his lap, dressed in suit pants. When he renovated his newly bought villa, she playfully said she didn't like the crystal chandeliers. Some time later, his assistant told her: The letter Wen Yangzhi had sent was not a love letter at all, but a nine-figure check, intended as a birthday gift. The assistant laughed distantly, "Director Wen can't even be bothered to buy gifts, how could you think he liked you, Miss Yun?" — Long afterward, when Yun Yuwan brought up the incident with shame, Wen Yangzhi didn't reply, he just sparked his lighter, a tiny flame dancing on his handsome face, appearing indifferent and aloof. He never said it wasn't a love letter, Not all love letters contain sweet nothings, At least Wen Yangzhi's didn't. He wouldn't do something so cheap and insincere. Knowing that the men who approached her were after her money. He simply wanted to tell her. Her bit of money, he didn't care for it. — A nine-figure check expires in ten days, I've waited for you for ten years, undying affection still clouds my senses. — Self-loving, beautiful heroine x man whose bark is harder than his bite Independent brand florist x pioneering banker Theme: Adults don't deal in pretense

The empress dowager had lived a long and fruitful life. She was on death bed and ready to go to meet her maker. Unexpectedly, an old friend visited her and made a tantalizing offer to the empress dowager "I will grant you anything that you wish to realize before you meet your end" "Anything?" "Yes, anything" " Er....I wish to go back to the past" The 'friend' lifted one of her eyebrow. "I wanted to go back to my youthful day so that I can seduce my late husband!" * This will be my super-short project. I found the picture on the internet and modified it a little bit. It is not mine and credit given to the owner

In order to prevent the union of two other mafias from affecting his power, Ravi, the leader of the world's largest mafia group, and known as the "Devil", sent someone to secretly kidnap the youngest daughter of the Diaz family, Cecilia, who was going to be married in a mafia union. Ravi fell in love with Cecilia when he first saw her. He forced Cecilia to be his woman and changed her name to Irina. Thus, a twisted love story began ...... Ravi took his shirt off and threw it on the bed to reveal his perfect pecs and abs. He stood under the chandelier and I got a good look at him. He was in his early twenties and had short, crisp silver hair, deep blue eyes, and an intimidatingly cold countenance without the slightest hint of expression. There was a skull tattoo on the right side of his neck, which was the symbol of the Hernandez family mafia. "Take off your clothes." He said to me in an impassive, commanding tone. I wanted to survive, so I had to obey. I took the necklace off, threw it on the floor, and then reached for the zipper behind my back with my hands. I couldn't get the zipper off my back even though I switched back and forth with both hands. Ravi came over, went behind me, and gently unzipped the zipper. My long, trailing skirt instantly slipped to the floor. He picked me up and walked over to the bed, where he laid me down gently. He propped his upper body on one arm and crouched over me while his other hand tousled my hair behind my ear. He licked his lips and whispered in my ear, "Do you know what to do?"

"Can you escape from the shackles of fate?" Sheens of iridescent diamond of blue, white, yellow and rose floods light downwards, lighting up an elegant mansion where a 17-year-old teenager named Shelly lives. Under the authority and care of her Aunt who took her in after both parents had left for their work outside the state, the girl was pampered and was given everything she needs. But Shelly is a stubborn kid and has tried escaping the mansion for 2 years but no to avail. The thing was, why would she want to leave such a magnificent mansion? Carpets made of silk fibers, chandelier made of sparkling diamonds, furniture carved with sophisticated designs, a king-size and queen-side bed for her, many different rooms for entertainment, except for an old and creaky basement, and unseen people serving her. That's right, there are specters in the place, they move things, they clean every nook and cranny, they serve her food. If Shelly's a fan of supernatural phenomenon, she won't really mind, but that was not the case here! Determined to figure out the secrets of the place, the 17-year-old blonde aims to unlock the mystery of the mansion, her own Aunt, and the specters that made her life both better and worse. Read Shelly's journey along with a sprinkle of romance~x Note: Picture from Pinterest Book Cover is edited by me.

Stephen Weissman was a detective known for his dedication and skills in solving Belgranna's notorious cases. One day, due to overload of work he became exhausted. His best friend, Nate Clarkwell, advised him to take a vacation in the City of Vastile, where he could watch an artifact exhibit of the famous Stella Appleton. The exhibit was going smoothly and interesting, until an accident happened. The chandelier hanging from the ceiling came crashing down, crushing Stella Appleton to death. However, the police investigated and concluded it to be an accident, but to Weissman's clever mind - it was no accident but a massive case. Larger for even him to imagine...

Aluna Chandelier, the first daughter of the arch-duke, having a memory of her previous life through dreams. In her previous life, she loves to study everything that interests her, which is the cause of her death by lacks of sleep. Having a second life as Aluna, she still loves to study and locked herself in a room until her memory came back. "This need to stop! In this life shouldn't I have some fun?" But the country she lived in, has many bandits and beggars because of the increase in taxes for preparations of war. She has a bestfriend who is an orphan, suffered because of this. Opportunity to change her situation came when the first prince of the country ask her for help.

Copywriting: Chi Xiaochi, a fourth-rate background, a third-rate actor, a second-rate temperament, and a first-rate appearance. From the hell hard mode to the life winner mode. Then, he was smashed into a vegetative mode by a chandelier 061: Hello, let’s find out about the bad man recovery system. This system uses the regret value of the bad man as the unit of measurement, and every 100 regret points accumulated can leave the current world. Friendly reminder, our employees generally cultivate the dependence of bad man through self-dedication and sacrifice in their work, and make bad guy inseparable step by step... Chi Xiaochi : How much regret is the ruin? How much regret is the value of falling off the altar? How much regret is worth asking for? 　　061:...

In the past, Douluo fanship basically crossed the Douluo mainland, joined the protagonist group, worshiped Dashi as a teacher, and resisted the Martial Soul Hall. The vast number of time travelers have also turned into camps one after another, abusing Tang San, killing Dashi, killing Tang Hao, destroying Haotian, suppressing Shrek, unifying the mainland, and conquering the divine world. Someone asked Chen Dong, when you cross the Douluo mainland, which side will you become? Nonsense, Chen Dong said, of course I became a person in the Martial Soul Hall. "Well, I'll realize your wish!" The next morning, the sun shone in. Chen Dong slowly opened his eyes. It was not Chen Dong's dirty and messy doghouse, but a large low-key, luxurious and spacious house. She lay on the soft bed and looked at the ceiling. The crystal chandelier that looked inexpensive appeared in front of her eyes, and the air was faint. Light orchid fragrance. Chen Dong, who realized something was wrong, sat up from the bed and looked around. This room is very large, there are not many things, and the visit is very spacious. There is a simple wardrobe, dressing table and clothes hanger. This can't be his own doghouse at all. Chen Dong can fully infer that this is a woman's room, and it is not an ordinary female room. Anyway, it is a very rich woman's room. When he woke up in the morning, Chen Dong was still a little confused. How could he appear in a woman's room? "Ah--" The shrill cry sounded. The next moment, Chen Dong quickly shut up. This was by no means his own voice, but a female voice. Then there was a sound of inquiry: "Under the papal crown, what happened?" "Under the Pope's title? What is under the papal crown? Chen Dong was stunned.

Imagine living in a house like palace with tall walls, large printings hanged on the rare cutted stone walls and big chandeliers in the middle on the roof. The thought of it, itself gives a feeling of royalty. But; what if such a comfortable life even think by every human being on this earth turns into a horrible nightmare. My story is an unseen one with lots and lots of twist to come in every chapters! HUMBLE REQUEST: Please stay tuned and read it and also vote for me. Thank You! NB NOVELS, Nivesh Kumar Bumma

In the sleepy town of Magnolia Midland, a legendary theater has been shrouded in mystery for decades. The once-grand Marlowe Playhouse, with its ornate chandeliers and velvet curtains, has been abandoned for years, its secrets locked behind a veil of dust and darkness. But when a team of seasoned ghost hunters is called to investigate the supposedly haunted theater, they're met with more than just creaking floorboards and flickering lights. As they delve deeper into the heart of the Marlowe Playhouse, they begin to unravel a tangled web of deceit and illusion. Is it the ghostly apparitions that seem to appear at every turn? Or are they merely clever tricks by those who seek to distract from their own sinister motives? As the team navigates the treacherous world of amateur dramatics and small-town politics, it becomes clear that nothing is as it seems. Who's acting out their part? Who's playing along? And who's paying for this deadly game? Join us on a thrilling journey into the world of "The Curtain of Deception", where reality blurs with fiction and nothing is certain except one thing: in Ravenswood, no one can be trusted.

Synopsis: A rosy smell envelops me as warm sunlight bathes my skin, and I wake up with an unfamiliar smile on my face. But wait, why am I smiling? Happiness is an elusive concept I've never grasped. Confusion floods my mind as I swiftly rise from the massive bed, taking in the sight of golden edges and a mesmerizing crystal chandelier. Panic sets in as I wonder, "Where am I?" Every inch of this room, this place, is a feast for my senses. It's like nothing I've ever known. Questions consume me, pushing me to seek answers about this bewildering reality I've stumbled upon. How did I end up here? Is it all a dream, or is this a tangible escape from the emotional void that has defined my existence?

Strikingly beautiful young Tale is a girl whose hearts longs for adventure, love, excitement and all the beauty of this world. Find out what happens when she finally finds the courage to leave the four walls of an office into an intriguing world she had always only dreamed of with a man who forced his way into her life and maybe her heart. Zhang Su Yan is the heir to the biggest civil engineering company in all of China, the only son of his parents and a carefree human deep down. He finds himself in Africa, on Nigerian soil to break grounds with the government of one of the states in the country. He had dealt with a past love that had left a physical scar and was content with his life as it was, or so he thought. The boy within him takes over when he meets with a stubborn accountant with a shrewd head for business. A black skin goddess, who wanted nothing more than to live a life full of beautiful moments and memories. Find out what happens when this two discover the price for desire, risk, adventure...and maybe, Love. Love, Tale. —————————————————————————— "I've had quite a bit of Nigerian food and i can say yours might be good" he replied ending the topic as he finally dug in. Tale had been avoiding his face since the moment they met but now she could see clearly under her mini chandelier. His face was well sculpted and all clear with a jawline to die for and It embodied the very essence of masculine beauty, he had a perfect forehead and his eyebrows were perfectly winged that they made her fingertips throb and made her a little jealous. The only place that held a little softness were his eyes, there were as dark as night but beautiful. His hair was midnight black and fell to one side of his face covering a scar she couldn't see yet. Such a face did not belong to a man who was sweet but of one who commanded, demanded and took action. His lips were so fine and firm, it sent a seductive shiver down her spine. Men like this-- who looked like he did led women to sin... And into loosing their peace of mind. "You know it's rude to stare?" he said when he felt he had allowed her have her fill. DISCLAIMER All characters asides from the lead female character Tale which part of her is about my life (I'm an accountant, i never liked my job and I really want to travel the world, someday soon) is fictional. All characters are fictitious and any resemblance to a real life person or place is completely a coincidence. Original Cover photo by @Bre. Lexis. Source (Pinterest) UPDATE 1 chapter a day

[Mature Content] Inez Cal Buford, the youngest daughter of a count in the capital city, Beetheaven, faced financial troubles when her brother's invested ship was wrecked, almost leading to bankruptcy. To save their family's honor during the war era, it was suggested that Inez marry a famous aristocrat or a wealthy man from the bourgeoisie in a business marriage. However, Inez, an 18-year-old girl, refuses to marry someone she doesn't love. Instead, she attends a ball hosted by a famous countess at Beetheaven, where she meets the crown prince, Lennox Percevil De Schubert, who is rumored to be like a poisonous mushroom. Under the luxurious chandelier lights, Inez falls in love with Lennox, and they become lovers, attracting attention from newspapers all over Schubert. However, their relationship faces opposition from the king and queen, who underestimate its significance, just as they did with Lennox's previous affairs. Inez knows that she is not considered suitable to become a crown princess in Schubert, yet she chooses to remain Lennox's lover, but with a clearer view of the future now. However, their love affair comes to an end when Inez receives a letter from Lennox, leaving her heartbroken. She experiences challenging times as her reputation is tarnished by scandals, leaving no man in the capital city willing to marry her. Unexpectedly, a marriage proposal arrives from a famous Marine Captain, Dante Arthur De Ignacio-the king's prominent nephew and the only successor to Marquess of Verthall on the west coast. Will Inez accept the proposal from the man who once caught her almost kissing Lennox?

She burst into the extravagant room. The room was covered from top to bottom with gold designs. The huge room had a large oval table in the center under a diamond chandelier. And at that table there they sat. The 12 great gods of Olympus. All their heads snap at the abrupt sound. She walks slowly, menacingly, her red cloak flows behind her hood covering the top half of her face only showing her sadistic smirk. The room Is in stunned silence. All you can hear is the mocking click of her heals and scrape of her staff. Zeus at the head of the table stands from his chair. "Who.Are.You." The king of Olympus says. The words are slow and threatening. He's more than a little angry who would dare interrupt the most powerful beings of this world. She doesn't answer just keeps walking towards the gods. Zeus begins taking sharp strides towards her. Her voice is barely a whisper as she lifts her staff slightly and brings it down to the ground making the red gem at the top glow a vibrant red. "Sit." Zeus flys back into his chair, shocking the other gods. He attempts the stand but it's as if he's stuck to his chair. The god's eyes are now back on the mysterious female some eyes contain fear other amazement. She had just commanded the king of all gods with the flick of her wrist. She reaches the close end of the table where the queen of Olympus, Hera, sits. She looks up at her and recognition flashed through her eyes then fear. "I'm Kar-" "Karma" a deep voice interrupts as she unveils her face.

In "Reborn as a Good Demon Lord", the protagonist finds himself in a continuous cycle of death and reincarnation. The story begins with his first death as a teenager, where he saves a girl named Sara from getting hurt before succumbing to a fatal accident. This sets the stage for his subsequent deaths and rebirths. In his second life, the protagonist is more cheerful and sociable, belonging to a noble family. However, he dies tragically again while saving a girl named Lusi from a falling chandelier. He is then reincarnated into an elf in a past era, where he becomes cold and distant. His third death occurs while battling a monster, and he falls from a cliff. In his current life, the protagonist is born as a prince from the royal family, skilled in swordsmanship. Assigned a mission to investigate a monster town, he encounters a weak monster named Aly, who seeks his help after being targeted by a demon. They join forces to confront the demon, resulting in a fierce battle and the protagonist's fourth death. After his death, the protagonist awakens in a new world as a demon, unaware of his true identity. He is rescued by Elisabeth, another demon, and learns that he has lost his memories. Despite the uncertainty, he decides to follow Elisabeth and embark on a journey to discover his true self. The story explores themes of rebirth, self-discovery, and the protagonist's journey to reclaim his lost memories and uncover the truth of his past lives. It presents a tale of resilience, as the protagonist navigates through multiple deaths and reincarnations, facing various challenges and mysteries along the way.

Hi, my name is Ruby Savanna Sawyer and I live in the state of California and I'm a 25 year old living in the year 3012 where higher tech and what not has been built... sadly I was forced out of my apartment along with others so a private research building could be built.... I needed a place to stay and somewhere to work and I don't know if it was a miracle or bad luck that I bumped into 29 year old Calum Will Scot right after he got a divorce with his wife, he offered me a job as a maid for his mansion in Malibu when he saw me which was very random but I had seen him before and heard rumors about him and knew he was actually looking for maids and such but I've heard he's very clingy and had sexually assaulted a few he had before but they were just rumors right? I accepted and he offered for me to stay (definitely accepted that too, I mean come on I get to stay in a mansion). When we got there (beautiful place not gonna lie, pools, red carpet, chandeliers, pianos, high tech equipment, I'm down) all that was there was butlers but they were all in their 40s or 60s except for one... 27 year old Sebastian Michael Alistair... oh my gosh I thought he was the most handsome and graceful guy I've met.... (I thought) that is until he wacked me upside the head with a silver platter and said "staring is rude" then walked away... (hitting people with a platter is rude -_-) turns out he's the head butler and has no emotion what so ever... what I can tell so far anyway. Between my master hitting on me and Sebastian scolding me I am truly losing my mind so.... how about you come join me on my journey through... whatever this author has put me in.