Melancholy Merriment

'What is my purpose?' He thought as he gazed at the carnage that surrounded him. With every step he takes countless perish, with every action countless mourn. Behind him legions so vast they cover the horizon and blot out the heavens. His soldiers, servants, friends, children. 'That's right.' He remembered with a tinge of melancholy, 'This is my purpose.' Author's note: High fantasy setting, with a heavy emphasis on action, army tactics, political schemes and world building. No harem and very little romance.

In this bustling city, his life was originally like a stagnant pool of water, without any waves. An accidental opportunity allowed him to start a chapter of living in the same room with a 26-year-old mysterious female tenant. She was like a flower swaying in the world but with a bit of melancholy, with an unknown past and an elusive heart. He was gradually involved in an emotional storm in his daily life with her. From the initial mutual temptation to the inadvertent spiritual touch later, every moment was full of subtle emotions. They wandered together under the neon lights of the city and struggled in the trivialities of life. Those sweet or bitter experiences, like pieces of a puzzle, pieced together a memorable love story bit by bit. Behind this, hidden secrets and challenges of life also followed one after another. Can they find the exit in this complex emotional maze and move towards the future hand in hand? Everything is slowly revealed in the love-hate entanglement in this rental house.

Meet Irakiel, the ex Fairy King... now a Demon Lord with a face that could make the devil jealous, and the "totally not boasting, just stating facts" indirect sibling of the Supreme Nirvana Ancestrial Monarchial Absolute God Emperor. Life was a breeze until he pulled off a two-million-year resurrection stunt. Now, in a world where everything has evolved, one thing stayed constant – Irakiel's charm. He insists he's not a narcissist anymore, but hey, he's still HIM, blame Fate, not him! Or so he was blaming Fate until he got this notification.... *Ding!* [Lady Fate is laughing at your luck and sending extremely seductive winks.... with L-lip b-bites?! That's not the end of it!... LADY FATE YOU DARE! Ban!!! EMERGENCY!! We need a thot repellent!] Since then, Irakiel has never fully recovered from his state of shock or so he thinks. Often one can see him sitting against a dichromatic tree and staring at the moon with melancholy, finding comfort in solitude. 'Shouldn't have buttfucked the Moon Goddess.... I feel like she is following me everywhere.' ~ A Great Author named Oink once said, "Keep your enemies close and their wives, closer." ~ [Yandere] [Netori] [Grey MC] [Smut] [Harem] [Wincest] [Oyakadon] [Villain MC] [Lore] [Alpha MC] [Livestreaming] [Action] [Powerful Villains] [Well-Written Fights] [Light Hearted in a Dark World] Netori means stealing other people's lovers not getting your own lover stolen. ~ The Livestreaming does not officially begin until chapter 106. The first mention is in chapter 101. ~ Enjoy :) and have a cookie.

This is the right version of the story on my account the other one had some problems on webnovel. A story about traveling through a system! Incest, multiple blood relatives, harem, pony cart, and light training. The protagonist's soul traveled through time and space to a newborn baby, and he was sent to Xia City when he was just born. At first, he didn't know that he was Liu Ruyan's son! The most important thing is that he was bound to a very bad system called the money exchange system, so after he could speak, he showed a melancholy temperament! Others thought he was sad about something, but every time someone asked him, he shook his head lightly and said no! But only he knew the pain in his heart! He guarded a system, but the system asked for money. It gave money for intelligence, but I still gave money for strength! Unfortunately, Liu Xuan, who was thrown into the welfare home, lacked money! Otherwise, he wouldn't have been hungry every day and bullied. Until Liu Ruyan came and handed over a 10 billion black card, the world finally changed. The beautiful mother's soft breasts that made people linger, and the long black legs that were longer than his life, yes, that housekeeper, the loose maid clothes, weren't they just waiting for him to fuck them? At this moment, Liu Xuan, who had been single from the previous life to this life, immediately notified the dog system after receiving the black card handed over by the beautiful mother, and directly blessed his bird gun that was growing well into a thick cannon...

Lin Ge applied for a job as a bartender at a bar, but the customers who came there seemed strange. The female warrior who wore very little and whose armor could easily be seen through was basically impervious to nothing. The Calamity Mage whose luck value was minus one hundred was lucky to live to this age. The melancholy and lonely King of Skeletons. Skeletons? Drink? Please don't waste it! The Demon King, who loved fooling around with warriors, seemed to have completely forgotten his identity. ... Well, he was starting to get used to these strange guests.

In the Quantum Abyss exists an magnificent tree, the Arborus Genessia. It stands adorned with shimmering leaves that take the form of ethereal bubbles. Known as the Universal Bubbles, these bubbles serve as ■■■■ , each of it contains a vast array of diverse multiverses. === Amidst the unpredictable currents of existence, I find myself adrift, caught in the relentless grip of suffering and torment. My once-close-knit family now lies fractured and scattered, while friendships offer no respite, leaving behind a desolate heart. The job I once took pride in now feels like a burdensome weight, as the chains of destiny make their piercing presence known. It appears that a life of misery is my predetermined path, within this harsh and painfully real world, devoid with happiness. Yet, I hold onto hope, yearning for the solace that eludes me. Perhaps in my next life, I will discover a place where vibrancy and joy prevail, replacing the current pervasive sense of melancholy. ===

As the sun set on their final days of high school, Yurei and his friends embarked on a thrilling adventure to one of the city's most haunted sites, A place rumored to be a gateway to the underworld. The group laughed and joked, eager to prove their bravery, But their merriment was short-lived, For as they delved deeper into the haunted site, They encountered an unholy presence that hunted them relentlessly. Fortunately after experiencing untold horrors, The friends were able to flee in terror, barely escaping with their lives. But the horrors didn't end there. In the days that followed, strange occurrences plagued each of them. Yurei in particular, Began to see ghostly apparitions, While his friends experienced unexplained hallucinations, Heard eerie whispers, and felt an icy presence lurking in the shadows. As they struggled to comprehend the supernatural forces that had taken hold of their lives, they realized that their encounter at the haunted mansion had left them with an otherworldly legacy. They were no longer entirely human and with each passing night, The friends succumbed to their newfound abilities, some embracing the unholy powers while others began fighting to maintain their sanity. Yurei's group was torn apart by the darkness that had taken residence within them. One by one they each struggled to retain their humanity, But with the very evil they had once mocked slowly consuming them, One could only wonder whether they would all succumb to it's demonic hold or would they actually prevail and save themselves from such devilish fates.

About story of the goddess Wushuang/Ji Tan Yin descending to the mortal realm to assassinate Yuan Zhong, the high priest of the Youhu (Fox) clan, in order to retrieve a treasure from the divine realm. However, Wushuang discovers another hidden truth behind the matter. In the process of investigating, the two fall in love and work together to save the world. Whether I love you or not, only I know. Whether you love me or not, only you know. For the melancholy soul, only separation remains. ~ 天下無雙 by Shi Si Lang 十四郎 ~ Disclamer : This story is not mine. I am not a translator. Please support the author. I translate using a machine translation and I am doing this for fun because of it's Liu Xue Yi's upcoming drama ☺ Some informations I take from novelupdates

With each mile that he passed with his car his anger turned from fury to a blinding fire to a pitch black pit of chaos. And yet the pitch black chaos was too small a word as further ahead he went, until there he stood in front of ‘Manerium Somniorum’ The manor of dreams. Standing at the gates his anger dissipated to a form of fear and melancholy. Christian knew it like he knew the back of his hand that these emotions were his. Whatever he was feeling was an aftermath of what the manor was listening in on. The walls were screaming the story that unfolded between their bricks as the windows tried to leap open, over powered by the yearning need for some kind of a void. An escape from what unfolded. The gate of the manor seemed barred from reality. Acutely preoccupied by the nightmare. Participating and escaping every word the manor screamed. Time did not exist beyond these gates. No what was left behind was simply the shadow of broken hearts. With each second that passed Christian watched a darkness descend upon the manor as thick mists of clouds and shadows formed. Untouched was the reality outside the gate but inside Manerium Somniorum dreamed. Dreamed of a heartbroken man. Echoed of an unquenchable thirst. Begged for her return. Pulling every reality into it in its desperation, whispering and moaning Christian or anyone that dared to watch to enter. Enter their dream. Dream their love. And bathe in their despair as a symphony lulled Christian into a heavy sleep. With each ticking minute the manor seemed to draw further and further away, without even realizing his eyes had closed and his body was mesmerized by her. By them. It played out again like a song, starting with a verse. A look. A pair of eyes. A shadow. As translucent darkness shone brightly around a man and interlaced with his soul. And there she stood. It was her form and her face and yet her eyes betrayed who she was. A conscious thought metaphored into her existence, standing right there under the soft glow of his lantern. Christian was the prince and the prince was chaos as their fell in love for the first time. As their skin felt the fleeting graze of her smile and their ears heard the soft whisper of her gown tease the ground. There all three souls stood as one falling in love with the same form and yet a different woman. "We were never meant for tomorrow ..." She said with a trembling voice as her hand reached out for his, so close and yet much like their fates all there was between them were dreams.

Is he just a good-for-nothing cultivator or a monstrous-genius-cultivator? He will soon find out. This is a romantic reincarnation story between two ill-fated lovers. She is now his master and he is now her disciple. Can they ever be together in this lifetime? Do you know that when you had left me… You have left behind a void that is in my heart… At that time when you had left me forever… My heart has been in solitary ever since… Ever since that my heart had always been sorrowful… My melancholy heart bears the loneliness for your return… He used to be one of the most OP immortal before his immortal life was ended by another powerful immortal. Now he is the good-for-nothing cultivator or is he? Will he regain the memories of his past? Unfortunately, there are many that do not want him to regain his past memories and wish that he will be a good-for-nothing cultivator forever. There are a total of seven celestial levels in order to cultivate as a celestial cultivator; Practitioner, Master Practitioner, Enlighten Celestial, Immortal Celestial, Golden Celestial, Golden Supremacy and Sacred Saint.

A collection of poems pulled from my heart and written by my soul, filled with love, healing, heartbreak, melancholy, and nostalgia. They’re pieces I’ve guarded closely but feel it’s time to share them and release the burden they’ve put on me. Now there are some pieces that do not fully relate to me or at all but are there for representation and to bring awareness. Others are just short descriptive pieces to lighten the mood. Thank you for taking the time to read my work and I would love and appreciate it if you could leave a review.

Young Ye Jing returned from a 5 year reclusive cultivation to take over the position of the Holy Consort of the Holy Citadel City. But even before her return, she found herself screwing up on many things, making her road to cultivation extremely uneasy. This is a villainess story and a cultivator story. Tired of the usual slow cultivator story? Then this story may be for you. Story is about a Super Villainess that is 'forced' to rampage the entire cultivation realm so that she can level to the top of the cultivation peak faster than a speeding bullet by looting the cultivation resources of all the celestial clans. Note that this story is a Villainess Story in the 'scheming' world of cultivation. The FL isn't your typical heroine but she can be equally good in being a villainess with plenty of screw ups. In this story, there are many screw ups and things may not goes to the FL's way. If you want a story with pure goofy good heroine, this may not be the story for you in the first place. So just hop on and read if you are just reading it casually and just for the fun of it. This is the 'scheming' world of cultivation where heroines and villainess are only at a flip of a coin. But two screw ups make a right? Yes or No? Have a happy fluffy reading (*chuckle*) ---------------------------------------- World Background Within the Black Borderless Continent is the Nine Celestial Fraternity and there are the celestial powers like the Nine Patriarch Celestial Clans and the Three Heretic Major Sects, there are also the three celestial consecrated places (the Goddess Palace, the Devil Isle and the Melancholy Valley) and the two celestial mysteries (the Empyrean Warrior Labyrinth and the Endless Abyssal Sea). There are a total of six celestial levels in order to cultivate as a celestial cultivator; Practitioner, Master Practitioner, Enlighten Celestial, Immortal Celestial, Golden Celestial and Sacred Saint. -------------------- Thank you for your fluffy reading. Although there is some mild contents, you know what, but don't expect it to be the main focus. Are you ready for the crazy fluffy journey to save the cultivation world? Please support by your reviews, collections and comments!

Shalom park has always been a center of attraction. Known for its beauty, serenity and energy, people flock there everyday to take pictures, have picnic or just sit around enjoying the smell of the blooming cherry blossoms. Karina, a beautiful young lady sat under a purple Jacaranda tree, gazing up to the sky with loneliness and melancholy oozing from her. It was around noon and the sun was nowhere to be seen, instead the clouds condensed as if welcoming the arrival of a rain. "Looks like it's going to rain." Karina said to herself which sounded almost like a whisper. "How I wish it could wash away the pain I feel right now." She sighed. The sky rumbled, confirming the presence of an incoming rain. Karina stood up, packing her bag and prepared to leave but stopped suddenly after taking five steps. She stood there till the rain began. It started as drops but soon increased and within no time, Karina was soaked. She stood under the rain for about 8 minutes, shaking and sneezing continuously. Passers-by looked at Karina with strange gazes but went their way without approaching her. Tired of standing, she crouched and shivered like an animal hiding from its predator. After a while, footsteps echoed in the rain, getting clearer and clearer until it stopped beside Karina. The footsteps belonged to a young man who covered Karina with his suit and shielded her from the rain with his umbrella. Having bent for long, Karina had a hard time standing and could only stand with the help of the young man. "It's you!" After having a clear look of his face, Karina exclaimed. "Yes, it's me but what on earth are you doing in the rain like a kitten abandoned by its owner?" He questioned confusedly. With a bitter and lonely smile, Karina asked "You think so too?" *"I Can't Marry You...."*

"Chuckles in the Chaos: A Hilarious Tale of Mishaps and Mirth" is a heartwarming and enduring story set in the whimsical town of Merrymead, where laughter is the true currency of life. This tale follows the comedic adventures of Oliver O'Connor and Mr. Murphy, two jesters of joy who arrive in Merrymead and, through their mishaps and mirth, transform the town into a haven of laughter and unity. As Oliver and Mr. Murphy navigate the charming chaos they create, they endear themselves to the townsfolk with their slapstick humor, clever pranks, and infectious spirit of merriment. Through 30 chapters, the story explores the profound impact of laughter on a community, the bonds that form in shared moments of hilarity, and the enduring legacy of joy that transcends time. From their uproarious antics in the town square to their misadventures that bring the townsfolk closer together, this tale captures the essence of comedy as a force for love, connection, and unity. As the jesters' legacy lives on in the town, "Chuckles in the Chaos" becomes a heartwarming reminder that in laughter, there is an everlasting well of mirth waiting to be shared with the world.

(After sipping shampane from her glass Miss Bertelli Asked ,the black suited guy, Mr. Agusti) "Tell me, Mr. Agusti, what an 'Antagonist' is in your eyes?" (Enjoying the appealing moonlit from the balcony, he answered in a nonchalant voice) "Well, if you've ask me the wordly meaning ,then, a 'nemesis'. A 'villain'. An unwanted 'competitor' ,but, if go deep down in it's meaning ,then, perhaps...." "Perhaps a true protagonist of their own stories." (Cutting in his words she interfered) (Not liking the habit of cutting his word in middle he turn to glance at her for the first time) "That was interesting word game on your part, Miss Bertelli." "Not 'Miss Bertelli'. You can call me Sancia." "Do you always offer to call your first name like this to anyone, Miss Sancia." (He said sarcastically) "Not to anyone, only you. I've a feeling you'll need it a lot in near future. So, It's better that you start practicing early." (she commented confidently) (After a long pause to notice the woman infront of him thoroughly he replied) "Right, now, I also got that feeling. See you, then." "Sure, see you soon" (Seeing his back getting further and further away. Eventually, she turned to look at the same moonlit scenery he was enjoying earlier and drowned in her own melancholy. ) (Suddenly noticing you .....that's right you!!) Sancia: Hi, readers!! Are you ready to get lost in nothingness?? Do you dare to cross the boundary of consciousness just to get bounded by them more strongly than before?? If you do, then just join me on my journey!!! And let's get started!!!

In the nursery, a gentle figure sat, cradling a baby in her arms. The soothing scent of lavender drifting through the air as the last remnants of daylight faded away. Shadows danced on the walls, created by the flickering of a single candle that stood on a nearby table, casting a soft, golden light over the room. The figure, a mother, began to hum a familiar melody. Her voice low and tender, resonating with love and warmth. The baby's eyes, round and curious, fixated on her face, as if entranced by the soothing sound. Gradually, the hum had turned into soft words as she had begun to sing a lullaby passed down through generations. "♫ ~Fate and Time, with grip firm and tight, Charted our path with designs, not in sight. Their threads of destiny, a tapestry to unfurl, A journey of life, in melancholy, to whirl." Her voice like a balm, wrapping around the child like a warm embrace, seeping into every corner of the room. As the lullaby had unfolded, the baby's eyelids become heavier, slowly succumbing to the pull of slumber. "♫ ~ Oh, Fate and Time, why so callous, Your agenda not aligned with the heart's zealous. Your tides of life, a fateful wave, Against our dreams, they often deprave." The mother gently swayed as she sang, rocking the baby in a tender rhythm that mimicked the comforting beat of her own heart. As the last notes of the lullaby lingered in the air, the baby's eyes finally closed, succumbing to a peaceful sleep. "♫ ~ But in the face of such adversity, We must acquiesce, a life of diversity. Challenges to face, with valor and trust, To rise from the abyss, a resurgence from dust." "♫ ~ Oh, Fate and Time, why so capricious, Your machinations, often deleterious. Yet we persist, with fortitude and gleam, To reach our destiny, and fulfill our dream." The mother gazed at her child for a moment longer, planting a soft kiss on the baby's forehead before tucking the tiny body under a warm, cozy blanket. *** Three chapters a week. Unless told otherwise. Happy reading :)

She cannot love anymore. He doesn't know how to love. She disregards him. He despises her. She is the moon that have lost its light. He is the sun that burns every sensibility alight. A lost princess and a cold hearted prince. Bound by fate without a choice. Will she let go and begin to love? Will he give way and learn to love? Will their destiny end in felicity or melancholy? Kaia's life is far from perfect. And so is she. But to keep up appearance as a princess one should act perfect. Or you'll be the jester among royalties. She never expected to be married off to a prince and she never would have thought he'd be the one to succeed in driving her mad. Hanson's life is filled with responsibilities. He is far from perfect. He never gave a second thought to life other than carrying out his duties. He never expected to be married to a woman who had already given away her heart, much less take an interest in her. And he never thought she would be the one to drive him mad. But what they don't realise is how they have grown fonder of each other. Until its too late... WARNING: -The story will have scenes of violence and tragedy. It's highly tragic, trust me. -It's a slow burn (including the romance, the mystery and action) -Mentions of suicide and self-harm will be there. -High mentions of LGBTQ+ elements via supporting characters, avoid the book if you are uncomfortable. Readers discretion advised. This is my first story so I'm doing my best to develop it as I write. I'm not really great at English so forgive me if there were any mistakes. DISCLAIMER: Also I do not take credit for the cover picture. If anyone did know the artist please let me know. And If the original artist would like me to take it down please do contact me.

Making every moment can seem like a challenge, since there are always going to be mishaps, obstacles, and even pleasant surprises as you go through life, and that is what makes it all worthwhile and interesting. Monroey was born with leukemia, a malignancy of the body's blood-forming tissues, including the bone marrow and the lymphatic system. She was only 16 years old when she was forced to face the fragility of her own life. After meeting him, the woman, whose optimism had already begun to dissipate, suddenly saw glimmers of hope. Unexpectedly, what appeared to be a joyous and blissful life fell into melancholy anguish. Love brought them a variety of twists and curves. They tried to roll with punches, but life really tore them apart. What twist of fate could it be?

One day, dungeons appeared all over the world. The creatures that sprung up from the dungeons laid waste to the nearby humans and animals. However, the UMAs, commonly referred to as monsters, that emerged from the dungeons seemed to lose their power as they left the dungeons. Soon, they were quickly eradicated by the technologically advanced countries. Although chaos occurred in countries that did not have enough weapons, the monsters that appeared on the ground were weak and were soon defeated by people that undergo some physical training. Quick countermeasures were soon taken, and the world regained a sense of peace. However, the world was once again changed when a country discovered the dungeons have precious resources within. In Japan, dungeons are finally opened to the public and became a source of merriment and excitement. However, this is a story about a brother and sister, who have been living in poverty since their parents disappeared. Then, a dungeon suddenly appeared in the basement of their tattered house in the countryside. And the siblings explore it for some entertainment.

Excerpt: "Chance, let my wrist go, or else, I will kick you right into your balls!" She threatened but he didn't listen.  Rather,  he pulled her closer to his touch and ambled out of the building. She kept shoving his grip around her wrist apparently, he didn't have a plan to let it go.  "Let me go Chance!" She protested.  He loosened the grip, stopping their track. He started right to her fiery, glared eyes before he implores seriously,  "why are you averting me? Why did you accept my mother's offer?!"  "Why do you care? I can date whatever I want!" "Christian doesn't like you! He likes Mia so don't be so desperate for his attention! He will never like you!"  Her eyes widened while stroking her wrist and to eased the pain. He bites his lips, realizing his statement. He strolled closer to her, feel the pang of guilt inside his chest when her tears rushed through her cheeks.  However, she was taken aback, and hastily, she wiped all her tears...  "You don't need to rub the reality onto my face, Chance… In the first place, I know Christian didn't like me and will never be. Yet, you rejected your mother's offer." She uttered softly but her eyes kept telling her despair and anger.  "Aly… I—" "Yes, I liked Christian but… It's in the past. You have your chance to win my heart but you lose it. Now deal with it." She sternly said and left him behind... Melancholy.  She fell in love with a guy who protected her from the bad guys when they were little and she made a promise to herself that she would follow him wherever he went. She was very happy when seeing him and they became friends in school.  However, the guy didn't even notice her feelings for him and instead, he loved someone else before he left without any track. She tried to ask his two older brothers but he can't say it since it became covert and even his friends didn't know where he went. He left her with her heart broken and lived in despair. She just wanted him to love her.  Her name was Alyssum Bryne and she fell in love with her best friend, Chance Bailey.  Will they have a happy ending?  Or… Will their path cross when fate gives them a chance to meet?  The photo is not mine. It was taken on Pinterest, if someone wanted to take it down, you can DM me in discord. Thank you.

A story that can be summed up in a single book is Crazy Obsession, a miniseries that begins with a story about the passionate, sensual memories of first love. There was also a moving story about a poor woman who becomes a surrogate mother, and there was even a family story that was rife with strife and infidelity. Then there was the tale of the girl who wed seven husbands. How did the girl deal with her seven husbands? Romance, lust, the first kiss, infidelity, and melancholy are all covered in full in this mini-book series. Crazy Obsession, a miniseries book, contains this collection of tales. Adults who read

"Love comes to those who deserve it. " So my mother told me. "It just hasn't come to you yet. You'll receive a love so passionate, your love story will be told for generations and will bring tears to the eyes of whatever audience comes upon it. And my dear girl never go for anything less." Those were the last words my mother whispered to me on her dying bed. She lay there so weak and pale. I couldn't keep myself from crying any longer. I was 18 years old at the time. My father died when I was 2, I had no memories of him. All I know of him are the few stories my mother could bring herself to tell me, when she was not in one of her melancholy moods. Those words remain with me, for who wouldn't keep the last words of their dying parent who was practically the only parent they knew their whole life? I wept for my mother, but I also wept for myself. Who was going to protect me from then on?? Life was never fair. I had thought at the time. I just never knew many times those same words would come back to haunt me...

'Do you... Desire power?' 'Yes, I desire... To blow away this loneliness' 'Then this should be perfect.' '...?'

He got the looks and money, he's also sporty, intelligent, talented-almost perfect. Girls are head over heels with him, but he only sees one woman. Sky Abellera, the person you would love to have for the rest of your life, the person who can't take seeing a woman in agony, the person who doesn't know what negativity is not until something bad happened. There, his life started to change. He was once a jerk. He's taking advantage of his almost perfect feature. He only dated those women who just loved to play with him. But among all, Sun Abellera has an undying love to his parents and his twin. When it comes to selflessness, Sun is number one on the list. She, who hides her real self. She, who has a secret reason why she transferred to another school. Hillary Aeiou Gomez, the person Sky has been wanting to befriend. Hillary is very loyal when she's in love, but falling in love with her is a big no-no, she will surely never get out of your head and you'll end up chasing her again and again. She was bullied in the past and was fond of being alone, but all thanks to her prince charming for saving her in her doom-world. She then became a happy-go-lucky person, Veia Jane Garcia, who's always been the reason for other girls' jealousy because of her closeness to the Abellera twin. But, as she comes along with them, two hearts will beat for her, but only one can win her heart. On the first stanza of the song, 'Born For You', it says, too many billion people, running around the planet. But, of all the people in the world, what will you do if you end up loving the person your sibling owned? In this story, people will be played by love and friendships will be shaken. But, who will experience the mirthfulness? Those who found who their hearts beating for? And, who will be in melancholy? Those people who end up having a broken heart? Or, the person who tasted Sky's lips is the one who will experience both?

"It was a starry night. I blinked away the moist blur in my eyes and marvelled at the beauty that stretched before me. A small town at the countryside, away from the noise and hassle of my previous life, a new beginning— —Is what I hoped for. I was far from it, I soon realised." Chloe Campbell, a twenty one year old art student, had a very rough childhood and if it weren't for her mother's constant love and support, she might have lost all her will to live. Her sudden death, however, took everyone by surprise, especially Chloe. She was shattered by the news. Left with the responsibility to care for her alcoholic father, nobody noticed her spiral down into the darkness. She was drowning. Suffocated and helpless, until her aunt Diana decided to step in and take her under her wing. Now Chloe lives with her aunt at a country farmhouse, working her way towards her so-called "fresh" beginning. But, what Chloe didn't expect was a fateful encounter with an ethereal being right off the bat. The tinge of melancholy in his emerald eyes hinted towards a dark past and darker secrets. And Chloe felt an enigmatic attraction towards him. She felt like she had to know more about him, even if it meant getting entangled in a centuries old curse that he believes only she can break. This is a love story of two very different people and how they overcome their differences and all the adversities to have their happily ever after.

"What the hell are we going to do now?" She said. She was petrified, to what her parents had just told her. Why can't they be supportive? Why does everything have to be difficult? Why should THEY be difficult? "Don't worry. We'll show them that we aren't messing around. You know I'm crazy about you, right Caila?" The boy replied with a kind voice. She nodded, and they held hands. For a moment, they felt as if everything is alright, that they're the only ones in this world, that everything is peaceful. When in fact, the world is a cruel place, full of people consumed by envy, wrath and greed. "I love you, no matter how many times they separate me from you. I will always find you." The boy continued to declare his love as they drove away in the city with their getaway car. All is well until... Darkness.

[Cover Credits: Sleepwrite (Fellow Author)] =============== I'm an 18-year-olds orphan that only finished high school and lived by relying on the government's help. When I was troubled searching for a work in this city since I did not want to continue living like this, a woman entered my room without knocking. Without even at least a single polite greeting or words of pleasantry, she kept on staring at me with a hardened gaze. That type of gaze was something I have noticed from people who had always bullied me since childhood. While thinking about what I have done to offend this beautiful but cold woman, I realized that she is not here to talk bullshit with me. She told me to sign the paper which I haven't read due to her stare that seemed like a weapon. It felt like it can kill me if I did not sign this. While thinking about my life's possible ending and the fact that I don't even know why I signed the paper with melancholy. I have always been a coward. Never have I ever dared to do what my heart tells me to ever since I was little. Closing my eyes with resigned feeling, I'm waiting for judgment to comes for this pitiful life of mine. I was waiting for the pain I was expecting to come. A minute, another minute, then another minute has passed and I knew it's still not coming for me. The atmosphere seemed to be a little strange. Feeling confused, I opened my eyes and peeked at her face. It was now completely crimson as her cheek was blushing to the highest extent. I thought I was able to imagine a steam coming from her head for a split second. Instead of my confusion disappearing, it worsened instead. Keeping my perplexed expression, I was screaming inside my head. [CAN SOMEBODY EXPLAIN WHAT'S HAPPENING TO ME NOW??] ======== Synopsis & Prologue edited By: reinesse She's the Author of 'Queen of Performing Arts' you should try to read her works! ======== Tags : [Caring Protagonist] [Male Protagonist] [Martial Arts] [Monster] [Post Apocalyptic] [Romance] [Super Power] [Strong Love Interest] [Weak To Strong]

Pine Longview, a 17-year-old living in Melancholy Heights; A town where it was illegal to leave your house unless escorted by highly trained men, finds herself in a difficult situation when she sneaks out for the first and last time.

Living forever and wandering from one world to another on the whims of a system that bound itself to you without a single 'by your leave' isn't all that it's cracked up to be. Su Li dies of chronic illness and is bound to such a system. Now, this could be considered a blessing in disguise for others. However, the trouble is that she isn't interested in a system and to compound it all, two men - two distinctly different men - keep on following her on this world-hopping business. Two men as incompatible as fire and water, as different as the sun and the moon. The only thing they share in common is Su Li and their sheer determination to not leave her side. One of them remembers their past worlds each time they start anew, whereas the other doesn't. One of them says that she lights up his dark world and the other says that she is his entire world. One of them says that it doesn't matter if she loves him or not, she is his to cherish and pamper. The other says that she is the only one he would ever love. Though sceptical and wary, Su Li decides to put her best foot forward and make the best out of her circumstances. Why are these two men trailing her? Will she be able to get rid of the shackles placed on her by the system? Will she repudiate her deal with the system? Will she find out the answers to all her doubts and questions or will silence and melancholy be her only answer? --------Line Break-------- An excerpt from the book : "You care that much about Zixi? Because of him, you are ready to discard concerns about your own safety? Is it worth it? Is Xun Zixi really worth it?" Su Li was agitated by Li Rong's unceasing questions. She weighed her words properly and said in a hoarse voice, "It's worth it." Suddenly her eyes glazed in tears and she repeated her words, "He is worth it to me." Li Rong was stunned to see her in tears and was rendered speechless by the conviction behind her answer. "Well, I can't change your mind. You won't leave him in a lurch and I can't turn my back on you." They rushed back the way they had come and prayed that it wouldn't be too late on their part. ************ You can join me on discord at: https://discord.gg/QRgX3DZ Looking forward to seeing and interacting with you on there!