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Living as the fifth daughter of a noble family, Amira found herself adrift in the fog of her home, neglected and overlooked by those she once called her own. Her days were spent in the solitude of the attic, a hidden oasis away from the bustling world outside. However, when the tumult of war erupts and she is thrust into the role of a truce offering between two formidable nations, she grapples with the uncertainty of surviving in a new kingdom known for its icy demeanor and ruthless nature. Will she navigate this foreign terrain and carve out a new existence she never fathomed? (Excerpt) "Clean it," Zyran commanded. "Yes, your Highness," the servant acknowledged with a respectful bow, ready to fetch the cleaning supplies. "Not you," Zyran interjected, causing the servant to freeze in confusion. "Her," he added, nodding in the direction of Anastasia, whose eyes widened in disbelief. Anastasia blinked rapidly, trying to process the situation. "Pardon?" she asked. "Clean the mess on the floor," Zyran instructed. The crowd started murmuring and Anastasia shifted uncomfortably on her knees. "That's the servant's job, not mine. Why should I? I don't think I understand what you are trying to say Prince Zyran. My father will never approve of this," Anastasia began only to be abruptly cut off by Zyran. "Don't make me repeat myself. I'm sure you wouldn't like it if I interfered with your task," Zyran warned. Anastasia's lips trembled as she fought to hold back her words. She knew Zyran's reputation for being ruthless, and she didn't want to make her situation any worse than it already was. "Get me the cleaning supplies," she instructed the servant, who was prepared to follow her command until Zyran interjected. "No one will help you," he declared. Anastasia's chest heaved with anger as she locked eyes with Amira, who was standing behind Zyran. She rose to her knees, intending to fetch the cleaning supplies herself, but Zyran stopped her once again. "Where do you think you're going?" he demanded. "To bring the bucket," she replied with a hint of annoyance, but she quickly reminded herself to remain composed. "I never asked you to stand up," Zyran stated. "Then how am I supposed to clean the floor?" she inquired. "Use your dress," Zyran replied. The onlookers in the crowd were visibly shocked, exchanging bewildered glances and murmurs as they witnessed the unfolding scene. Anastasia's cheeks turned crimson with embarrassment.

I had nothing left to live for. No family. No friends. No future. Just a shattered soul wandering through a world that had already taken everything. Then I died. And that’s when everything changed. I woke in a realm between worlds—where gods whisper and broken souls drift. There, I met Ashen Crimson. A tyrant. A fallen god. A man who destroyed his own fate. And he made me an offer: Take my life. My memories. My curse. Live again… as me. Now I’ve awakened in Zerawell, a world of bloodlines, magic, and power. As Ashen Crimson, the most hated heir of a disgraced noble house. A shadow wielder. A hollow soul. A threat to the throne. But I won’t follow his path of ruin. I’ll forge my own— Through strategy, secrets, and shadows. Let them call me villain. Let them fear my name. Because I didn’t choose this story. But I will control how it ends. Your support keeps this story alive—and brings you more content daily! 100 Power Stones = 1 Bonus Chapter Daily 100 Collections = 2 Chapters Per Day Gifts = 3 Chapters Daily + Price Reductions on Privilege in Future! Every stone, gift, or collection helps me write faster and bring Ashen’s journey to life. Can’t wait to spoil you all with more twists, shadows, and maybe... cookies for Yumi. Let’s grow this story together!

She applied for a simple teaching job. She ended up raising a classroom full of supernatural toddlers and accidentally becoming the Demon Lord’s obsession. -`♡´- Struggling to pay rent and drowning in rejection emails, Alina Hart, 24, is desperate for a stable job. When she stumbles across a strange flyer offering a "live-in teaching position at a private academy," she signs the contract without reading the fine print. Big mistake. On her first day, she learns three things: 1...Her students are not human. 2...One breathes fire. Another howls at the moon. One floats through walls and another eats chalk like candy. 3...The school’s principal is Dante Nightshade, a seven-foot-tall Demon Lord with blood-red eyes and zero patience for mortals. And Alina? She just accidentally scolded the Demon Prince, Dante’s only son. Now, the students are clinging to her. The royal parents are demanding "private meetings." And the Demon Lord keeps appearing in her classroom with a gaze that’s far too intense for a casual visit. -`♡´- Alina: “Please stop throwing fireballs in the classroom!” Baby Dragon: “But Teacher! That’s how we play catch!” -`♡´- Alina: “Luna, you can’t bite people just because they sit next to me.” Luna (growling): “He was breathing near you. That’s MY air!” Alina: “…Please don’t make this a crime scene.” -`♡´- Sable (whispering from her shadow): “I bit the crayon... and it betrayed me.” Alina: “Sable… crayons are not food.” Sable: “…Then why are they so colorful?” -`♡´- Vlad Jr.: “Miss Alina, I have written my will.” Alina: “You’re four.” Vlad Jr.: “And yet, I have already loved and lost.” Alina: “…You lost a cookie.” •••• She wanted a quiet job with crayons and nap time. What she got was magical chaos, clingy monster cubs, and a demon principal who doesn’t understand why her smile affects him more than any weapon ever has... Tags: Fantasy | Comedy | Slow Burn Romance | Monster Babies | Found Family | Overpowered Male Lead | Soft Female Lead | Slice of Life

Kashton Berry never believed the world when they called his father insane. Everyone, including his own mother, mocked Dr. Alan Berry's claims that merpeople were real. But Kash always knew his father had been chasing something bigger than myth. Determined to uncover the truth, Kash travels to the isolated island where his father spent his final years, only to discover a hidden underground lab, a 12-foot glass tank, and a trunk filled with notes on a species humanity refused to acknowledge. But nothing prepares him for what he finds next. A living, breathing merman, nothing like the creatures Kash had imagined. Not a monster. Not a myth. Something far more human, far more dangerous... and far more impossible to resist. As mystery unravels and undeniable tension simmers between captive and captor, Kash must face the truth: Some legends aren't meant to be studied. Some are meant to fall for. Get ready to dive deep into a world of dangerous secrets, unique mating rituals, and a merman with a unique c**k. A fantasy alien romance that will sweep you off your feet and leave you gasping for more.

You, an ordinary human, transmigrated into this world along with a City-Destroying Calamity—Blood Moon. Just when you thought you could rise to the top of the world by awakening a system, you received the following mission: [Do not harm any living being for 10 years] [Reward: Unknown God-Tier Reward] ... Ten years later, during the Awakening Ceremony— "Hahaha! This loser actually awakened an F-rank talent—Furniture Craftsman!" "Looks like our academy's carpentry workshop finally has someone to carry on the legacy!" [Ding! Congratulations, host. Mission complete. God-tier reward unlocked.] [Ding! Host has obtained: Infinity Skill Points. You can instantly upgrade all skills to their MAX level.] [Ding! Host has obtained: Infinite Plunder. You can plunder any unowned skill traits.] [Ding! Host has obtained: Infinite Fusion. You can fuse all your existing skills and randomly generate new effects!] ... Years later— A lean, handsome figure sat atop the frozen skies. Pointing your sword toward the heavens, you declared: "The fate of mankind shall be decided today." And standing against you—was the very Sun, the celestial being humanity had worshipped for tens of thousands of years. Faintly, a string of symbols floated upon its blazing surface: HP: 999999999999999999

**Mature Content Warning** This novel contains morally bankrupt decisions, unapologetically villainous behavior, corporate warfare, system abuse, woman-stealing, protagonist-trampling, psychological manipulation, and occasional spicy entanglements—some consensual, others complicated. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In a world eerily similar to Earth—only where megacorporations rule entire cities and states like feudal lords—Vincent Cornelius wakes up in a soft bed beside a plump beauty. Reincarnated into the body of a rich, arrogant CEO in the gleaming city of Autumnvale, Vincent soon discovers he’s not just any rich patriarch—he’s a “villain father”, the kind destined to be humiliated, ruined, and killed so that his pathetic son, Lucas, can become a stepping stone for some arrogant, heaven-defying, cliché cultivation protagonist. But fate doesn’t know what it’s dealing with. Because Vincent isn't here to follow the script—he’s here to rewrite it. Armed with the Corporate Villain Expansion System, Vincent earns Villain Points for every time he defies the story’s “fated path”: Let the "hidden young master" stay hidden? +300 Villain points Humiliate the trash protagonist who awakened a divine bloodline? +500 VP ‘Educating’ his own useless son? +100 Luck Points! Giving female lead a ‘taste’ of reality? +1000VP +200LP Skills, poisons, underhanded deals, reputation-crushing press leaks—he can buy it all from the system, as long as he plays the role of the perfect villain… and wins. In a land where cultivation powers are monopolized by corporations, and destiny is rigged in favor of cookie-cutter protagonists, Vincent must grow his mid-tier family business into a corporate empire through any means necessary that can crush fated heroes and hostile corporations beneath its polished leather shoes. The world wants him dead. The story demands he lose. But Vincent Cornelius didn’t reincarnate to be anyone’s footnote. He’s about to prove that in this world, the real golden finger is a hostile takeover. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Disclaimer (Filed Personally by Vincent Cornelius): If, by some cosmic accident, any names, corporations, or highly sensitive trade empires mentioned in this story resemble real-world entities—rest assured, it’s entirely coincidental. I am far too busy conquering fictional markets to bother with actual ones. No offense is intended. No lawsuits, either. Unless you’re a protagonist. In which case… file away. I'll be waiting—with a better lawyer and a hostile takeover plan. This is fiction. Relax. Or invest. E-Mail- xxvincentcorneliusxx@gmail.com

"Really? Sweets? You're taking this 'food is the way to a man's heart' a little too seriously." Kwon sneered. He went to grab a cookie from the pile but Luna moved the plate away from him. He raised an eyebrow, probably thinking that she was acting childish. Reaching with his left hand, he made a move toward the plate. What she didn't see was that his right hand was in position with the plate moving right towards it. "Better luck next time." He smiled as he took a bite of the heart-shaped cookie. Adam came back and grabbed another cookie. As he ate, he looked around. "No water?" An idea hit Luna. She fished in her bag for the spare love potion that she had stored in a water bottle. It was completely full and the lid was tightened enough that it could pass as a brand new, unused bottle that she just got out of the machine. "Here you go. I just happened to have an extra." He gratefully accepted the water then he and Kwon walked off toward the coach. Luna slammed the plate into the arms of a confused Carl. It worked. The plan actually worked. She was so excited that she could start dancing at any moment. "Don't celebrate just yet." Isaac pointed to where Adam and Kwon stood talking to the coach. Kwon unscrewed the lid to his water and took a drink. Fear seeped into her. She was positive that Kwon did not have a water with him earlier. She looked down at Adam's hands and saw that he no longer had the bottle filled with love potion. "No!" . . . "Luna? Why are you looking at me like that?" Kwon asked, his expression turning funny the longer she stayed silent. "Why were you watching me?" Why did she ask that question?! There were a million questions floating in her head, and that one wasn't anywhere near the top ten. Kwon unfolded himself from the wheel. Running a hand down his face, he avoided her gaze by looking out the window. "Because it's hard to not watch you." His voice was steady even though he had seemed reluctant to answer her.

In his last life, Prince Aleric got cheated on, blamed for everything, and died like a dramatic side character. This time? He’s not falling in love. He’s marrying some exiled noble with no soul weapon, no personality, and no future. Kael Valen was supposed to be safe. Emotionless. Forgettable. Then Aleric accidentally awakened the ancient holy sword. Kael smiled. And the murders began. Turns out Kael is the reincarnated God of Destruction. He's also weirdly clingy, emotionally unstable, and thinks “acts of devotion” include blowing up palaces and baking terrible cookies. Now Aleric lives in a haunted mansion with his suspiciously affectionate husband, sits on the imperial throne without permission, and is constantly trying to stop Kael from killing people mid-tea. He wanted quiet revenge and financial security. What he got was a golden retriever husband with abandonment issues and a divine kill count. Aleric: “Kael, you can’t just behead people because they looked at me.” Kael, smiling with blood on his hands: “But you looked uncomfortable.”

Time’s broken. Like actually broken. Not just “oops, we messed something up.” I mean timelines are crashing into each other, and reality is glitching like it’s stuck on a scratched CD from 2003. If that even makes sense anymore. Monster if we can even call it that, are pouring out disrupting the peace of the realm. Six guardians. Not chosen. Not ready. Just... stuck. Thrown together with no warning, no real plan, and barely enough patience to not strangle each other. They have to fight this monsters that are indestructible altogether keeping time from crumbling. It all started with the crack in the Hearthstone. One little fracture and then boom everything unraveled. The past? It’s not staying where it’s supposed to. The present? Confused. The future? Probably dead. They’re supposed to fix it. Fix time. Yeah, no pressure. And it’s not just “run around and close the rift.” Because the deeper they get, the messier it all becomes. There are secrets none of them want to say out loud. Betrayals that haven’t even happened yet but still somehow already hurt. Love that might not survive this. Hate that probably will. And the worst part? The balance between realms? The thing everyone thought was keeping the world in check? Fake. It was never real. Just a story to keep people calm. Now everything’s falling apart. Fast. And time? Time doesn’t care if they’re tired or scared or unprepared, It’s not waiting. So yeah, buckle in. Or don’t. This is a wild, reckless, probably doomed ride through timelines, trials, and way too many truths. Every second counts. Even the ones they wish they could take back.

A vida de Holly vira de cabeça para baixo quando ela precisa cobrir o turno da mãe no trabalho. O que parecia uma simples ajuda familiar se transforma em uma inesperada jornada que a tirará de sua rotina e a lançará em um turbilhão de acontecimentos. O que será que a espera nesse novo caminho?

À la fin du XIXe siècle, Jack, un jeune étudiant noir en médecine à New York, lutte contre une profonde dépression causée par un traumatisme du passé. En quête de répit et de reconstruction, il décide de retourner voir ses parents après plusieurs années d'absence. Mais à son arrivée, il découvre l’horreur : ses parents ont été brutalement assassinés. Dévasté et consumé par la haine, Jack se lance dans une enquête désespérée pour découvrir la vérité. Ce qu’il s’apprête à dévoiler dépasse tout ce qu’il aurait pu imaginer : une réalité occulte et surnaturelle, où se mêlent vengeance, secrets ancestraux et forces obscures.

SYNOPSIS: After a painful separation from her boyfriend, Bing Shi gets an opportunity to meet him again. Under one condition. To get her wish granted, she will have to travel to different worlds and finish all the assigned missions from the System HeadQuarters. In each of these universes, she's thrust into the company of the creme de la creme of men - alpha males who could stir butterflies in even the most self-assured and independent women. Will she be able to keep her cool around these magnetic hunks, or will her resolve crumble like a stale cookie? Amidst the chaos, Bing Shi stands firm: "I want only one thing – my boyfriend." In a cosmos filled with temptation, will her loyalty and love for her boyfriend emerge victorious? [Author's Note]: Don't be fooled by the term "quick transmigration." Each arc is a full-length romance novel in its own right, complete with side characters that are capable of development. :3 Illustrator/Artist: E.Y.R. E.Y.R's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_snoozy_cat_/

Ryuxian never sought power, but power found him—cursed, relentless, and insatiable. Branded as a serpent, burdened with the Devouring Tyrant, he is no longer merely human—he is a predator in a world that fears what it cannot control. With eyes like fractured amethyst laced in gold, he carries a hunger that can consume gods, unravel secrets, and devour even time itself. But such power comes at a cost. As ancient forces stir, Ryuxian is thrust into a war where forgotten deities, shadowed factions, and the all-seeing Tower pull his fate in opposing directions. Each battle strips away his humanity, each revelation drags him deeper into the abyss of his own existence. The lines between hunter and hunted blur, and the question remains—does he wield his power, or does it wield him? In a world where even gods can fall, will Ryuxian conquer the beast within, or will he become the nightmare whispered in the dark? ------------------------ I updated the Ryuxian first look check out my account you can see how ryuxian looks there and I updating daily the minor details and upcoming events in chapter's. From now on I will be posting on royal road please support me Be safe cookies

***Beneath the Limelight is on temporary hiatus for story rework and plot clarity. Please add to your library if you would like to receive future updates.*** Lorelei Lane is an aspiring videographer, trying to keep her parents' dreams alive in their absence. Hollis Rhodes is a successful musician and frontman of the enigmatic band Willow, who is deeply haunted by ghosts of his past. And on the night of Willow's final stop on their tour, fate brings the two creatives together in a way neither expected. After Hollis gets into an altercation with the opening band, Lorelei finds Hollis in a vulnerable state, pushing each of them onto a journey of love, resilience, and the powerful drive of life's passions. Told in alternating perspectives, "Beneath the Limelight" serves as a poignant reminder that the most profound connections are often forged in the shadows of our struggles. Story: elkai Cover Design: elkai Copyright (c) 2025 elkai; Silent Soul Serials **This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, businesses, places, events, locales, and incidents are either the products of the author’s imagination or used in a fictitious manner. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental.**

Holly Grant A lady once known by the name Amara Zuri. A lady with unparalleled beauty. She was beautiful inside and out but her physique said otherwise. She was someone with the lowest self-esteem known to man but who could blame her? Years of hard work had shaped her into the most wealthy and famed CEO of the largest company known in all of New California a renowned country which she located to after leaving her painful past behind in Africa. Or so she thought. A year after her sister's wedding was all it took for her past to catch up with her. A business partnership was all it took for her past to resurface. Four Ex's, Four heartbreaks, Four different stories, Four different purposes, reasons but above all One woman.

So picture this— You’re skinny, kinda nerdy, and your only real skill is... crafting chairs. Not exactly hero material, right? Your family agrees. They tell you you’re useless, toss you out like expired cheese, and boom—now you’re alone in the woods with no food, no money, and probably an allergy to bark. Naturally, you walk into a random cave (because bad decisions build character), find a glowing ring, a crusty old hoe, and then—ding!—congrats, you’ve unlocked the most busted farming system in the multiverse. Welcome to your new life: farming with an overpowered hoe that can grow anything. Like... literally anything. Want sword trees? Chaos berries? Fire-breathing potatoes? You got it. And oh, there's a secret world you can plant in. No people. Just monsters, dragons, mystery chickens, and land that goes on forever. Our guy? He has no idea what he’s doing. But that’s what makes it fun. He’s gonna grow crops, build kingdoms, make friends with vampires, and maybe accidentally start a few wars—with vegetables. This isn’t your average “chosen one” story. This is the saga of a man, a hoe, and enough dirt to make God nervous. Ready to dive in? Good. Just don’t blame me when you start wishing your garden could shoot lasers

[Welcome to the Magic Universe, a world where magical power reigns supreme.] [Congratulations on awakening the Infinity Money System.] [Feel free to splurge your money and prove to the entire universe that there's nothing money can't solve.] [If there is, it simply means you don't pay enough money!] So, the show of your adventure begins! [Detected: Host burned Forbidden rank Scrolls for warmth, rewarded with God rank bloodline: Heart of Origin!] [Detected: Host used Temporal Shard to ripen grapes, rewarded with God rank talent: Master of Time!] [Detected: Host fed Leaves of the World Tree to a rabbit, rewarded with Mythical Beast: Aetherlapis!] [Dear Host, you now bought and own the entire Magic Universe.] [Which universe would you like to conquer next?] Good, let’s move on! [Ding! Abnormality detected.] [Warning, Host, you are not the only system processor…]

This is for practice.- Hi, I am Gaming_Noob_456, I am practising for a novel called: Creator of multiverses!! I am not that proud of it but I believe I can and WILL improve my storytelling skills and grammar. a lot of the story might change be warned The main character is Born in a World of Spirit Magi his Father once chief of the Crow Village, died at the hands of the rival village Free Iron Village for the right to a hunting ground full of lush berries and boars. After the Defeat of the Crow village, it was pushed further south near the ends of the corrupt.

**Synopsis of "Adventure in the Clouds":** In the midst of a train strike that paralyzes the city, Bko, a 24-year-old with a giant heart and a distinctive smiley face mask, embarks on an unexpected adventure aboard a crowded plane. As passengers struggle with stress and uncertainty, Bko stands out as a beacon of positivity, always willing to lend a helping hand. During the flight, he connects with people from different backgrounds and personalities, sharing laughter, funny stories and homemade cookies. But when unexpected turbulence and a technical glitch threaten the safety of the plane, Bko becomes a true hero. With his infectious optimism, he brings the passengers together, encouraging them to stay calm and support each other. After a successful emergency landing, Bko discovers that his adventure doesn't end at the airport. Seeing new travelers confused, he decides to continue his journey of kindness by helping others find their way home. "Cloud Adventure" is a light and inspiring comedy that reminds us that true adventure lies in small acts of kindness and the ability to make a difference in the lives of others, even in the most unexpected situations.

Emily's life in the small town of Willow Creek was idyllic. She lived with her parents, Mark and Sarah, and her younger brother, Jack, in a cozy house on Elm Street. The sun-kissed streets were lined with oak trees, and the smell of freshly baked cookies wafted from her mother's kitchen. Emily's bright smile and infectious laugh made her a beloved figure in the community. But beneath the surface, Emily's world was about to shatter. She had always trusted her family implicitly, but a chance discovery would change everything.

WPC June 2024 Winner ---------------------------- What would you do, if you could transmigrate to the anime you designed? Upon transmigrate to the anime world, Owen found himself standing at the edge of the arena. A tall, coldly beautiful figure held a staff, arrogantly surveying the crowd! At this moment, the system sounded! [Ding, please choose: 1. Challenge on stage to receive a god-tier reward 2. Abandon the challenge and lose 50% HP!] Challenge! [Ding, congratulations to the Host for obtaining a god-tier reward] [God-tier Talent: Order of Merlin, Host's leveling speed increased tenfold!] [God-tier Skill: Mana Void, Host's surroundings become a no-magic zone!] [God-tier Weapon: Godslayer Staff, the strongest weapon! Can transform into any shape!] Nice, let me show you the power of a transmigrator! At this moment, the system's voice sounded again: [Ding, please choose: 1. Host marries the strongest female antagonist and conquers the world together 2. Abandon the challenge and lose 100% HP!] Excuse me??? Is there even a choice here???

When the little and naive Lacie Rawvana Manson discovered a huge wounded wolf among the bushes from where they were constantly going to collect berries, she decided to involve her elder sister, Gwen,who was the village chemist alongside her father. They kept the patient hidden from their parents, but little did they know that their unusual refugee was not just any wolf. He was the fearsome Alpha Keane Mcconnor, and once he was fully recovered he would destroy their town and take Gwen captive. However, the wolves have proven to stay away from humans. So who was to blame for the mass kill in the various counties leaving their victims without a single drop of blood?

In a world where superheroes are branded, beloved, and built to sell… one man refuses to play by their rules. Brooklyn knows its heroes. White Steel flies above like a red-caped messiah. Olympus Corporation turns miracles into marketing. And Genesis-powered "saviors" protect the peace—at least, that's what the cameras show. But Tevin Hearts isn’t watching the news. He’s running from it. After a deadly encounter exposes a buried part of himself—something darker, stronger, and terrifying—Tevin is dragged into a war no one told the public about. Recruited by the ruthless Cookie Lora Savage, Tevin joins a rogue crew hellbent on exposing Olympus and the secrets behind the so-called heroes. But Tevin’s not just any recruit. He’s got something inside him, a power that even he doesn’t understand. Something the world isn’t ready for. Because in this game of gods and monsters, Tevin might be the only real Genesis left… or the final mistake Olympus ever makes. Truth bleeds. Power lies. And justice? Justice has a body count.

In a world where women hold power and men are rare, a boy wakes up alone in the depths of one of the most dangerous forests. He has memories—some hazy, some painfully clear. Memories of a life before, where he had once been an energetic boy, a budding mechanical engineer, before tragedy drained all color from his world. Now, he is twelve again, orphaned once more, surviving off berries and instinct, waiting for parents he knows will never return. But fate does not let him stay forgotten. One night, an injured group of adventurers stumbles into his quiet existence. Unbeknownst to him, they are no ordinary travelers—they are a princess and her elite soldiers, wounded after a deadly battle against a notorious criminal. When they seek shelter in his fragile hut, he reluctantly offers them aid—not out of kindness, but because he knows all too well the pain of losing people. What starts as a simple act of charity turns into something more. As they recover, the women begin to question the strange boy who lives alone in the deadly wilderness. His words, his habits, his view of the world—nothing about him fits his age. And when they witness his quiet sorrow, the way he cries in his sleep, they begin to wonder... Who is he, really? And more importantly—can they convince him to leave before this forest swallows him whole? A tale of second chances, reluctant bonds, and a boy who has lost too much, set in a world where survival is never guaranteed.

Andrew and Holly didn’t know what they were getting into when they tried to use a demonic ritual to spice up their sex life. Now anyone they have sex with dies! and what’s worse is they have to kill someone this way once every thirteen days or they die. Do they value their own lives above the lives of countless others or will they accept their fate and spare the lives of countless people?