Mea Culpa Zane

If you had the opportunity to be granted one wish, what would your wish be? All humans on Planet New Earth were given such an opportunity. A translucent screen appeared in front of every human promising to grant any wish to the humans of new earth. You want to be a god?- Granted You want to be a devil?- Granted You want to have powers like Gojo or Naruto or Sasuke or Saitama or Goku?- Granted You want to be the richest man on the planet?- Granted You want the world to end?- Granted You want... Wait, what?!!! Granted?!!! Any wish a human wished for was granted to them!! And then it happened, the apocalypse!!! And our average MC, Corey Junior Zane, due to circumstances wished for wisdom, not just ordinary wisdom though. Unlimited Wisdom, Knowledge and Understanding. Would our MC be able to survive in such a dangerous world without having the ability to defend himself. Would he be able to survive in his school where the common enemies are Smileys? Read to find out! NOTE: There are some wishes that would not be granted like wishing everyone to die and some other things. Just read to find out more. You'll definitely enjoy it. *P.S: Cover Art was not made by me.* *ALSO, READ MY REVIEW BEFORE READING THE BOOK*

Warning: - Smart MC, - Unusual Weapon, Returner Story, Dungeon Story, No Out right Yuri Or Yaoi (Mentioned but not shown), Culturally Insensitive, NOT POLITICALLY CORRECT, Everyone gets a chance at life. What would you do if you got three chances at life? Would you go down the same path to redo the parts you messed up? Would you go down a different path? Our main MC decides to go down a similar path, but different in many ways. He shall restrict his life to boost his life in other ways. What does he limit, and what does he get out of it? You should read all the free chapters if you are interested. Note: I plan on making this story contracted. I have another story that is 100 percent free. I do hope you are okay with certain stories going contracted.

Zara thought she is just an ordinary human. But her fate changed in one night when she met Zane, an alpha of a werewolf. She has never known werewolf is real, and never suspected that the bar has been frequently visited by the superpower creature. As Zane help her discover her origin, they fell in love, or their mate bond grew and became stronger.

Zane Valor, the last scion of a fallen clan, has spent his life battling weakness and loss. When a meteorite crash grants him the mysterious Eclipse Core, it heals his scars, unlocks hidden powers, and changes his destiny forever. Armed with a unique system and newfound strength, Zane sets out to uncover the truth of his clan’s past, master his abilities, and navigate a galaxy filled with danger, alliances, and cosmic secrets. His journey is just beginning, and the fate of countless worlds may rest in his hands. But let’s not get too serious—Zane’s a bit clueless about where this all leads. He’s got more questions than answers, and he’s not exactly the hero type. Along the way, he’ll face unexpected friends, enemies, and a whole lot of cosmic chaos. One thing’s for sure, though: life just got a whole lot more interesting.

"In the land of myth and the time of magic…" "The destiny of a great kingdom rests on the shoulders of a ....." Xaren dodged as a stone whistled past his face before he could finish his playful chants. If he had been a second late, he would have been struck by the stone. "Cut that crap!" Eryndor Darkfire thundered, his expression dreadful and grim, and almost instantaneously, he was laughing hard and chasing his friend, Xaren, around in a police and thief game play. Eryndor Darkfire, the male MC was a still birth. He was already dead by the time he was birthed with his mother losing her life during labour. A dramatic cosmic manifestations happened on the night he was born. His Father, Kael Tan carried Eryndor cold body and dashed into the temple with hopes that his son would be saved. A child marked to be a sorcerer at a time when darkness of the underworld was at its climax, brimming with tenebrous intensity. With the lost heritage of magic and sorcery restored, Eryndor was the last ever bloodline of his father to exist with ability to harness and use magic. At 12, Eryndor fought some bandits who came to kidnap him from his home. And to protect his identity and safety, his Father had to make him run away, far from home before he was discovered. Eryndor faced various forms of diversities, made new friends, and learnt a lot of lessons from his master. Along the line, He found out a very gruesome and harrowing secret about his ancestors, and had to fight the greatest battle of his life - A mortal battle with his demonic sisters. Eryndor has to walk through many deadly adventures, discover secrets, and challenge mighty and ancient beings to be able to stop his demonic sisters. "Astra descendo, tenebrae repello! (Stars descend, darkness repel!) By the celestial fires that burn within, I call upon the ancient powers to begin. Aegis mea, protego totalum! (My shield, I protect all!) Mors demoni, mortem infero! (Death to the demon, death I bring!) Let's walk you through the journey of 'The Last Surviving Sorcerer'.

In a world where people can train to use battle techniques and use battle energy, there are the ultimate guardians, The STORMS. The storms guard the 5 storm cores and poses 5 Elemental storms, including Firestorm Core Icestorm Core Windstorm Core Sandstorm Core Thunderstorm Core Zane is a Fire storm and goes to the Fire realm to go and train his mastery over his core, however he must also do it fast considering that the great seal will open soon and the 5 storms together need to seal it. Within this seal is a great evil that cannot be released, once released he will devour everything and destroy everything leaving nothing, The great VOID. However as Zane finishes his training and comes back he is too late, he comes back to a world that has been captured by Void. A world where no other storms no longer exist.Zane being the last of them, The LAST STORM. Will the last storm achieve what 4 other generations couldn't achieve it will he also become part of the void ruled by his enemy?.

In a world where heroes are the last line of defence against threats, A 17-year-old Zane Skylark a.k.a. [Hope] was the most powerful of them all—a symbol of strength and justice. Known as the "Rank–1 Hero, [Hope]" Zane's every move was watched by the masses, and his victories were legendary. But during a mission, Zane is believed to have died, only to survive due to an unknown skill—[Immortality]. For 60 long days, Zane's body remains in stasis, as the [Hero Association] declares him dead. In an effort to not cause public uproar, they appoint a new hero who can mimic Zane’s strength under his hero-name [Hope], while the world moves on without him. When Zane finally resurrected, he finds himself dangle between his past as a 'Rank–1 Hero' and his desire to live a normal life. Choosing to distance himself from the [Hero Association], he decided to returns to his hometown, hoping to bury his past and lead a peaceful existence. But… can a hero truly abandon their destiny? Or will new challenges and tragedies force Zane to confront his past self and the responsibilities he has left behind?

When a mysterious box appears in his antique shop, Zane's ordinary life shatters—literally—as a leather-clad stranger crashes through his window to steal it. But the theft is only the beginning. Now demons stalk the streets of Asgard, all hunting for Zane, and the box's secrets. His sole protection? Blaine, the irritable thief himself, who turns out to be a fallen angel's son cursed with divine Wrath. Now Zane's quiet life spirals into chaos as he's forced to trust Blaine. Together, they race to find out the box's secrets before the demons hunting them can claim it. But as Zane is drawn deeper into Blaine's world , he realizes the bigger danger might be falling for someone who has sworn never to love. The box holds a power that could tip the balance between Heaven and Hell. And Zane's ordinary life isn't the only thing at stake anymore.

Beauty of Vengeance is a gripping romantic drama that follows the story of Aria, a woman scarred by betrayal and loss. Determined to avenge her family's destruction, Aria embarks on a dangerous and thrilling journey that leads her into the complex world of power, love, and revenge. As she navigates through a web of deceit, she encounters Zane, a mysterious and charming man who seems to hold the key to both her deepest desires and darkest secrets. With vengeance on her mind, Aria struggles to balance her thirst for justice and the unexpected feelings that begin to blossom between them. Caught between love and hatred, she must decide how far she is willing to go and what she is willing to sacrifice to achieve the justice she seeks.

An angel who happens to leave in two worlds of both heaven and hell decides to reside in Los Angeles, but what happens when his two kid's fell for human and strives to protect them from the demons who believe they shouldn't

Blademaster | Master of the Blade. Cutting through steel like butter, deflecting bullets like flies, slowing down... time?! Zane Fisher, a young man from the early 21st century, accidentally stumbles into the future—a dystopian, cyberpunk-like world of the late 21st century, where corporations rule everything. Unfortunately, he doesn't get to "enjoy" this new timeline for long. Arrested and detained by the police, he's locked inside a futuristic cell. All hope seems lost for him... But fate has other plans. An unexpected encounter changes everything. An encounter with an armless, old Blademaster. “Hey, kid... wanna learn the blade?”

Stefania Hayden es una mujer de 25 años con una vida aparentemente tranquila y feliz, pero con muchos secretos que provienen de un pasado tormentoso. Un pasado que volverá a su vida, gracias a su proyecto más codiciado pero que luego llegara con más fuerza, cuando ella comience a recordar cosas que había olvidado por culpa del accidente que sufrió hace diez años atrás. Recuerdos que la llevaran a investigar para descubrir verdades que le fueron negadas desde su infancia y que la llevaran hacer justicia, una justicia que no tuvo ni ella ni su madre en su momento y que gracias a la posición que tiene ahora podrá intentar conseguirlo. Pero su camino no será nada fácil, porque tendrá que enfrentar sus más profundos miedos y enfrentar a las personas que más le hicieron daño, en especial su verdadera familia. Dándose cuenta de que nadie es lo que parece, pero aún así, estará dispuesta hacer lo que sea necesario para que los culpables caigan sin imaginarse tampoco que el amor de su vida que conoció desde pequeña volverá a hacerse presenta y que al igual que ella, él sentía lo mismo o lo siente aún después de creerla muerta por diez años...

Zane Cole is an average Joe working in a customer service call center for rental cars, one day he was zoning off while crossing the road and out of nowhere a truck lost control and struck him, sending him on his way to the afterlife, or so he thought. Follow Zane or Ominous as he is called in his new-found life as he struggles to survive in the abyss. NOTICE : I hope you like this book, if you have any comment or wish to communicate with me do not shy away from commenting. --------------------------------------------------- You can have a peak at what some characters look like in one of my comments below --------------------------------------------------- patreon.com/AtlasWolf381

"Even how many times I died, my heart is still beating for you." Elysia is a naive young woman who deeply believes in the power of pure love. In her first year at university, she falls for Zane, a senior in the same business and administration department. Consumed by her feelings for him, she becomes determined to win his affection, convinced that she can make him love her. However, she soon learns that Zane’s heart belongs to someone else—Lilith. Unwavering, Elysia refuses to give up on confessing her love. In her relentless pursuit of Zane, she seizes every opportunity to get closer to him. But one fateful misunderstanding changes everything, shaping the course of her life in ways she never expected.

[Advertencia: contenido maduro r18+/fuerte] Él es su salvación. Ella, su perdición. Sin embargo, se niega a dejarla ir... Mineah, la Princesa más joven de Ebodia, fue maldecida al nacer para permanecer inmaculada y traer desgracia a los que la rodean. Esta profecía se cierne sobre ella como una nube oscura, creciendo cada año que no se cumple. Existe en rumores susurrados como una figura lastimera: frágil, sumisa, indeseable. Debajo de esa máscara se encuentra una zorra fuerte y feroz digna de ser reina. Y esta posible reina ha puesto sus ojos en romper su maldición, incluso si eso significa engañar al vampiro más astuto que jamás haya nacido. Nikolai, aunque recluso y enigmático, es reverenciado por el Reino de Valcrez como un gobernante sabio y poderoso. Sin que sus leales súbditos lo sepan, su imagen de perfección es una red de mentiras que, si se expone, puede hacer que su reino y todo lo que aprecian se derrumbe bajo sus pies. Cuando estos dos encuentran sus caminos cruzados en una alianza matrimonial, comienza el juego de la Seducción de la Corona. Pero, ¿quién es el cazador y quién es la presa? ******** Extracto: —¿Por qué te estás desnudando frente a mí? —preguntó con el ceño fruncido, haciendo poco por ocultar la irritación en su voz—. ¡Su objetivo era capturar solo su corazón, no todo su cuerpo! —¿No se me permite tomar un baño con mi esposa? —respondió con tono frío—. Pedí a propósito una bañera grande para estar seguro de que los dos cabríamos en ella juntos. Ella suspiró, sin apartar la mirada de él mientras recuperaba la compostura. Al verlo sonreír con suficiencia, se obligó a sentirse cómoda mientras él hablaba. —Así está mejor. Dijiste tú misma que nadie te obligó a casarte conmigo. En cambio, te ofreciste y te ofreciste voluntariamente para hacerlo, así que espero que tengas la seguridad suficiente para compartir un baño con tu marido —afirmó con confianza Nikolai—. Después de todo, pronto haremos más que solo esto. Descarado... Evitando rodar los ojos, logró darle una sonrisa mientras decía: —No me culpes si luego mueres por mi culpa. **** Nota: La portada del libro fue encargada y es propiedad del autor. Por favor, no la utilice!

[Alerta: conteúdo maduro r18+/forte] Ele é a sua salvação. Ela, a sua decádida. No entanto, ele se recusa a deixá-la ir... Minéia, a Princesa mais jovem de Ebódia, foi amaldiçoada ao nascer para permanecer imaculada e trazer desgraça àqueles ao seu redor. Esta profecia paira sobre ela como uma nuvem escura, crescendo a cada ano que não se realiza. Ela existe em murmúrios silenciosos como uma figura lamentável - frágil, submissa, indesejada. Por trás dessa máscara há uma fêmea forte e destemida digna de ser rainha. E esta aspirante a rainha tem seus olhos postos em quebrar sua maldição, mesmo que isso signifique enganar o vampiro mais astuto que já nasceu. Nikolai, embora recluso e enigmático, é reverenciado pelo Reino de Valcrez como um sábio e poderoso governante. Desconhecido para seus leais súditos, sua imagem de perfeição é uma teia de mentiras que, se expostas, podem enviar o seu reino e tudo o que eles prezam desmoronando a seus pés. Quando esses dois encontram seus caminhos cruzados em uma aliança de casamento, começa o jogo da Sedução da Coroa. Mas quem é o caçador e quem é a presa? ******** Excerto: "Por que você está se despindo na minha frente?" ela perguntou com uma carranca, fazendo pouco para esconder a irritação em sua voz. Seu objetivo era capturar apenas o coração dele, não todo o seu corpo! "Não posso tomar um banho com minha esposa?" ele respondeu com um tom frio. "Pedi especificamente uma banheira grande para garantir que nós dois caibamos nela juntos." Ela suspirou, não desviando o olhar dele enquanto recuperava sua compostura. Vendo-o sorrir maliciosamente, ela se esforçou para se sentir confortável enquanto ele falava. "Isso é mais parecido. Você mesma disse que ninguém a forçou a se casar comigo. Em vez disso, você se ofereceu e se voluntariou para isso, então eu espero que você esteja confiante o suficiente para compartilhar um banho com seu marido", Nikolai afirmou com confiança. "Afinal, faremos mais do que isso em breve." Descarado... Impedindo-se de revirar os olhos, ela conseguiu dar-lhe um sorriso enquanto dizia, "Não me culpe se você morrer então." **** Nota: Capa do Livro Comissionada pertencente ao Autor. Por favor, não a use!

En un mundo dividido entre Humanos, Elfos, Kitsunes, Yuki Onnas, Draconianos y Kuragamis, Shiro Yukimura vaga sin rumbo, cargando un propósito sombrío: poner fin a su propia vida. Marcado por un pasado lleno de pérdidas y culpa, Shiro busca su final en los rincones más oscuros del mundo, enfrentando peligros que otros evitarían. Sin embargo, en su camino encuentra secretos que conectan su existencia con el equilibrio del mundo y las tensiones entre razas. Mientras se acerca a su meta, Shiro deberá decidir si rendirse al destino que ha elegido o aceptar el papel inesperado que el universo le ha preparado.

After tragically falling victim to her husband's violence and betrayal, Leona finds herself inexplicably thrust back in time, granted a precious second chance to rewrite the narrative of her life. Determined to seize this opportunity and carve a path solely for herself, she resolves to steer clear of entanglements with men, vowing to prioritize her own well-being above all else. However, fate has other plans as Zane Orion unexpectedly enters her life, his presence disrupting her carefully crafted solitude. Despite her initial reluctance, Leona finds herself drawn to Zane's magnetic charm and genuine kindness. Yet, the scars of her past still haunt her, casting a shadow of doubt over the possibility of opening her heart once more. As Leona grapples with conflicting emotions and the fear of vulnerability, she embarks on a journey of self-discovery, torn between the desire for love and the lingering trauma of her past. Will she ultimately find the courage to embrace love anew, or will the ghosts of her past continue to hold her captive in their grip? [Background is an Interstellar/Space opera world, so CEO urban but in space and better technology]

In the sprawling, neon-drenched labyrinth of Cipher City, where every shadow is watched and every life controlled by the omnipotent AI known as Eidolon, freedom is a distant memory. Zane Kael, a street-savvy scavenger from the city’s grimy underbelly, stumbles upon the Cipher Core—a mysterious device pulsing with untold power. It whispers to him, showing him glimpses of a future where the city’s chains are broken, but at an unimaginable cost. Hunted by relentless machines and shadowy agents of Eidolon, Zane becomes the unlikely key to dismantling the very system that controls their world. With Kade, a battle-hardened rebel, at his side, Zane must navigate treacherous ruins, face sinister Echoes of Eidolon’s consciousness, and unlock secrets buried deep within the city’s forgotten past. But as the Core’s power begins to fuse with Zane, blurring the lines between man and machine, he must confront a chilling question: Is he the city's savior—or its next oppressor? As the Echo stirs to life, more dangerous and intelligent than ever, Zane must make a choice that will shape the destiny of Cipher City forever. The final confrontation is coming. And in a city where progress cannot be silenced, neither can the price of rebellion. Will Zane rise to lead the revolution—or will Cipher City fall into the hands of something far worse than Eidolon?

In a world on the brink of extinction, five teenagers—Ezra, Zane, Ash, Lila, and Mira—unwittingly stumble upon a hidden cave during a hike. Inside, a mysterious red liquid pulls them in, transporting them to a strange, ancient world. There, they discover that the liquid has transformed them into vampires. As they struggle with their new powers, they learn of the vampire race's long decline. Once rulers of the galaxy, the vampires are now weak and scattered. Now, it’s up to these five teens to reclaim their legacy and lead the vampires back to their former glory, changing the fate of an entire race forever.

Ace and Felix, two childhood bestfriend, went to the woodland home-school, to find the cause of Leo, Ace's older brother's death. But, when they reached there, their love blossoms with the student council members. Zane and Asher. They are bound to find the things going in school. But the school have a deeper mess than they ever thought off. Will they break free the school? Or will all four of them also becomes the prey?

Zane Star is a freak of nature, unstable, psychopathic and all the worst of men. Once he wants something, he has to have it. The masochist and manipulator packed in a gorgeous, dark-skinned body with light blue eyes. Alisa Storm is a frightened little girl just released from a mental hospital after a nerve breakdown when her father killed half their family in front of her eyes and left her with a scar on her stomach and years of mental therapy. After being released from the hospital, Alisa moves in with her aunt in her New York mansion. There she tries to get back to normal. After one of her uncle's business meetings, Alisa runs into Zane, and her life is turned upside down.It becomes a rigorous game of cat and mouse, Alisa becomes a mouse trapped forever in the claws of possessive cat Zane who has no rules in his possessiveness towards her. Realizing there is no way out of the black hole she has fallen into, Alisa makes a pact with the devil, in this case Zane, which may or may not cost her what little life she has left.

Hey there! my name is Zane. I have no elemental affinity or aptitude. My body cannot generate and or retain mana. The god of the human universe hates me..oh yeah and I am blind. Watch me as I take over the multiverse.

Al abrir los ojos ya no era ella misma, ya no era Alicia. Había sufrido un accidente y cuando menos se dio cuenta... ¡¿Ahora era el villano de su novela favorita?! Alicia, una joven fan de las novelas web, en especial del género de romance, de pronto tuvo un accidente y despertó dentro del cuerpo de Alan Meddich, antagonista y "villano" de su novela favorita, El canto de mi amor. Al buscar la manera de regresar a su mundo de origen terminará complicando más su situación, descubriendo intrigas que rodean a este personaje que en un pasado odió y, quizás también termine con el corazón en la mano por culpa de su deber como lectora y sus propios sentimientos.

Maximus Evander MacGregor is the guy who doesn’t take life seriously—he's rumored to have more dating scandals than you can count. Zane Josh, on the other hand, is the country’s most sought-after chef, dedicated to his craft and with no time for distractions. So, when they meet in an elevator, you'd think it would be nothing but an awkward and ridiculous encounter, right? Wrong. That one messed up drunken night changes everything. Now, in a city so big, it’s almost laughable how often they bump into each other, like fate has decided to make the world too small for them.

Alrich Zane Falco is a famous young actor and model. But because of being with the controversial man in the Entertainment Industry, some of them hated him and told him to leave the circle too. However, Alrich didn't give a shit. He loves Red more than his fans. That's why when he finds out that Red's cheating on him because he can't give him a child. He decided to take his own life. Yet, he transmigrated in a book that he also didn't give attention to back then. He became Alrich Zane Falco, the same as his name, but unlike in the real world, he can give birth to a child with the help of the system. He was so optimistic at first. But realized that something was wrong. The babies inside of him have two fathers. And he's also married with them. How did it happen? Who's the twin's father, Jin Linran and Jin Weilan? Or the black sheep of the Jin family, the firstborn in Triplets, Jin Sinian? The person who's not on the list, as he thought he only had two husbands. PLAGIARISM IS A CRIME. The Original (Tagalog) Version was done year 2023 already. And I'm now working in translating the book in English.

Luna Brightwood, a skilled healer and Beta, returns to her childhood village of Silver Hollow after seven years. She hopes to fulfill her late mother's legacy by reopening the family clinic and serving the village. At sixteen, Luna fled the village following a brutal attack that killed her parents, escaping the pressure from the elders to marry Zane Frostclaw, the chief's son, who was also her childhood friend and crush. She left him a letter, explaining she couldn't marry him. Now, a mature and skilled healer, Luna is determined to rebuild her life and help the village she once called home. Now, can Luna rebuild her life and earn the village's trust?

El camino a la redención trata sobre un grupo de amigos de la infancia (Landest, Sakai, Eris, Akari y Niro) que se reunen después de haberse distanciado durante cinco años debido a un conflicto doloroso entre Landest y Niro. La historia se centra en las experiencias emocionales, inseguridades y conflictos no resueltos que cada uno de ellos enfrenta al tratar de reconectar, especialmente los de Landest, quien busca mejorar como persona, superar sus miedos y aprender a vivir sin culpas.

``` —¿Qué?! ¿Me convierto en un gatito... al final del mundo? —Kate miró sus pequeñas extremidades con desesperación. Observó a los demás que despertaron habilidades extrañas y poderosas mientras que ella se transformaba en un pequeño gato sin ninguna habilidad de combate. Quería llorar. Afortunadamente, este pequeño gato tiene un dueño. Su severo profesor que parecía frío e insensible. Sin otra opción, Kate solo puede seguirlo. ... —Kyle miró al pequeño gato en su brazo, que mostraba una mirada inocente. —¿Alguna vez has visto a un gato actuando coquetamente después de robar comida para esconder su culpa? —¿Alguna vez has visto a un gato bañándose tan felizmente? —¿Alguna vez has visto a un gato... transformarse en una niña pequeña? —Viendo a la niña pequeña con orejas de gato y una cola linda, Kyle suspiró y decidió convertirse en el padre de la niña y enseñarle el camino del mundo. —Pero cuando la niña con orejas de gato de repente se convirtió en una adulta... —Kyle se quedó en silencio. ... Únete al discord para charlar con el autor y otros lectores: https://discord.gg/pBy2wGB Agradecimiento especial a Jiyen (usuario de webnovel Cookiejiyen) por haber creado la hermosa portada *enviando corazones* ... Otras novelas: —Flores florecen del campo de batalla [completa] —Bajo el velo de la noche [completa] —7 Caminos de los Lirios [en largo hiato] —1 Año de comienzo [completa] —Dama Villana [completa] —Ciencia y Fantasía [completa] —2 Años de Reinicio [completa] —Leyenda olvidada de la flor ensangrentada [en curso] —La Emperatriz Silenciosa [completa] ... Sígueme en IG: @sora100518 ```

AN: Sorry guys, I haven't updated in the past days because of some personal circumstances, but I'll update soon ಠ_ಠ Selina Cortez's world lies in ruins after her loveless marriage to ruthless mogul tycoon Zane Morris. His devastating confession leaves her reeling: he will never love her, never want a child from her, and never let her go. However, in a shocking twist, he divorces her, leaving her shattered and destitute after defrauding her family's assets. Determined to escape and exact revenge, Selina flees, only to face a terrifying ordeal with Zane, who she believes tries to silence her and her unborn child forever. Selina's fate takes a dramatic turn when enigmatic Augustus Rodriguez, a powerful Mafia clan heir, rescues her. Return as Anastasia Beverley, Selina masterminds a cunning plan to ensnare Zane's heart, crushing it as he once crushed hers. She craves his wealth and his heart, intending to discard him in prison like yesterday's trash once she regains her family's assets. As Anastasia navigates her revenge plot against Zane, she faces the threat of another loveless marriage, only to later uncover shocking dark secrets and truths: her new identity is tied to her past, 'Selina.' Zane's later change of heart to protect and love her unconditionally this time raises questions. Is this genuine redemption or another sinister ploy? Will Anastasia forgive Zane and risk another heartbreak, or will she find solace in Augustus's enduring love and protection? . . . . . . Thanks to the readers supporting me with power stones, golden tickets, gifts, and adding to their library ಠ‿ಠ.