Sheds Lyre

Jannah is the Countess of the Starlian Kingdom. She's known for her achievements in the battlefield, mercilessly ending her enemies and cold heartedly slaying traitors left and right. All for the peace and glory of the kingdom. However, all the blood sheds in the battlefield became useless when an outbreak befell throughout the continent and almost wiped out humanity.

She, has always refused to let go of her childhood pride. Initially, he forced her into submission in the harshest way possible, which made her despise him to the bone. At twenty, she abandoned her husband, followed a man she thought was worthy of her, only to end up being violently mistreated. Yet, it was he who raised her from the rain when she was at her most helpless moment. Fate brought her back to her eighteenth year, for a do-over. She emerged from her cocoon, when hate was replaced by regret, she shed her thorny exterior, but does she still have the right to pursue happiness? But why does he always remind her in the coldest voice, "He Zhilan, I don't want the He Family to raise an ungrateful wretch." Or menacingly warn her, "He Zhilan, don't force me to take away your freedom!"

Updates @ 21:00 (+8 gmt) Leander is a healer. But he is not like those healers who have it all: the fame, the money and the harems. Because he is chubby. Ranked only F, he struggles with life as a new recruit in the Adventurer's Guild. Until he sees a poster that changes his life and sends him on a journey to lose weight, get the fame, money and the harem. Except, his harem will be full of men. But, such is fate. This is a slow burn BL harem with dungeon delving. It follows the old adventurer's guild troupes with some twists and turns. A journey from zero to hero, one could say. (I am using this book to lie to my brain that losing weight is possible with the methods written in the many self-help books I have been reading recently. If you need to shed some fat, you might use Anti-cake Dungeon Delving the same way. A little hope never hurt nobody.) Updated daily. The MC becomes a dungeon core going chapter 86 and forward. You can find the story only on Webnovel. (Fingers crossed that no one will translate it into Russian like the other one! XD) The sequel, Life Skilling, is also complete, and will be posted right after the ending of Anti-cake. A peek in the lives of those who live in the world shaped by the Try Hard Party. A funny slice of life.

For most, the apocalypse is the end—a collapse of everything they once knew, forcing them into darkness and desperation. But for a rare few, it marks the beginning. While others scramble to survive, some rise from the ashes, stronger than ever. Adrius stands among those few. The end of the world isn’t his doom—it’s his chance. A chance to break free from the chains of weakness and humiliation, to carve his path in a world that has shed its limits. Now, he can experience life in its raw, infinite form, unburdened by rules. And maybe—just maybe—he’ll show the world that one doesn’t need to be a god, a hero, or even a saint to claim heaven. After all, even the devil can stand equal to heaven.

Late in the year 574, the Arkonian Empire undergoes an internal crisis caused by the dispute between the Senate and the nation's leaders. Philipart faces an internal conflict, torn between his love for his wife and his duty to his homeland. Meanwhile, Arcadio confronts the man responsible for his downfall as emperor. Together, they must fight to preserve what their ancestors built with the shedding of blood.

He was a dreamer, one born every ten-thousand years. He was a great brother, a kind and loving young man. He was a protector, one who shed tears and blood for his own. But one day, his grace left him. His pedestal was high, and naturally, it caused his fall to be even greater.

Cassian is summoned to a brutal, war-torn world where humanity’s survival depends on a select group of chosen warriors. Trained in a merciless camp, he must fight not only to survive but to adapt to a reality where morality fades, and strength rules. As the battles grow fiercer and the cost of survival rises, Cassian faces an unthinkable choice: embrace his humanity and perish, or shed it to become a ruthless weapon for the war. In a world where every decision is a matter of life and death, there is no room for weakness. Work In Progress Written by: Verrinen Readable on: Webnovel and Royal Road

Briar had always harbored a crush in her heart. However, with her status as the official nanny of the Meyer family, she knew her chances were close to zero. After all, there were many other eligible women out there and it was not in her place to cross this line. All it took was one crucial call from home and she found herself signing a contract she never dreamed was possible. The man she had pinned after for years, Logan Meyer, needed a trophy wife, an accessory to hang on his arm, and a mother to his three kids. And as the nanny his children were used to seeing, Briar happened to fit the bill. She needed the money to save a relative. But more than that, this was an opportunity for her to reach the forbidden fruit she could only see but not touch for years. However, when the secrets of her past, which she wished to have forgotten and had locked in Pandora’s Box over twelve years ago, threaten to come out. The kind that would shatter the image she had painstakingly forged, thwart everything that she had worked hard for all these years and send her to prison for the rest of her life, forcing her to part with the man she dearly loves. To stop her adversaries from destroying everything that she had dreamt of since she was a child, Briar would be forced to make choices. Choices that would change her life forever. Even if it means shedding all pretenses and revealing her true self.

To Mila and her friends, an old abandoned shed in the middle of a forest seems like the perfect place to play Truth or Dare. But their innocent game is being interrupted by a disturbing scream. And Suddenly, Mila's best friend has disappeared. To find her, the friends have to go deeper into the woods, unaware of what is living within. Solving mysteries and puzzles seems to be the only way out but one wrong step and they might fall into the arms of a monster scarier than death itself. Credits for synopsis @Chuck45Single

"Who am I?" The question hits me like a frying pan to the face as I wake up in a dimly lit shed that reeks of mildew and regret. My memory? Wiped cleaner than a crime scene. My composure? Currently MIA. Replacing it? A delightful cocktail of terror and existential dread, shaken, not stirred. The shed is a Pinterest fail of nightmares: blood dripping from the ceiling (artsy, really), creepy symbols etched into the walls (probably cursed), and a general vibe that screams you’re not supposed to be here. And let’s not forget the cherry on top—the suffocating feeling of being watched. Lovely. Every instinct I have is shouting, Get out now! But where exactly am I supposed to go? The walls are practically breathing, humming like they know all my secrets, which is impressive considering I don’t even know them myself. No name, no memories, no idea what fresh hell this is—just me, my rising panic, and the unsettling realization that survival might not even be the point. But hey, when the alternative is becoming wall graffiti for a haunted shed, I guess I don’t have much of a choice.

"The Shadowx, the name of a warrior who does not have any elemental powers. Fighting those who stand in his way, his goal is still ambiguous. But, the light will be shed on it later after." "A world which is led by elements, an era in whom humanity took control of the elements which are 4 main elements (Flame, Frost, Shock, Terra)." "A threat known as the dark powers came to destroy this empire of elements which is held by the strongest 3 elemental warriors, The Emperors." "Even me, I am a warrior named Radiant. Time shall come to reveal everything, EVEN...ME."

In the world of Qiniel, vampires and humans coexist by a miraculous solution. A pill that took time and hard work by a brilliant human female scientist to make it be known as the vampire quencher. In this world of it's dark histories, blood was shed for many years, and villains were known to be legends. Within this story, it will reveal the time of present events. Where defiance had taken place and a young man who was destined to restore balance between vampires and humans once again. Will he succeed in bringing peace between vampires and humans? Or Will he become the night and fearsome creature, he sworn not to become? For this tale of event will uncover mysteries happening in Qiniel. -------------------------------- Story is ongoing for the time being. Some chapters are longer than the others. Hope you enjoy this dark fantasy and thrilling action. Also give support if liked of this novel. —————————————— ⟫ ◊ Cover Made By Pin Linx NE More chapters will follow soon. © All rights reserved 2024

In the northern royal kingdom of Arszden, nothing is as it seems. Being one of the oldest of the Fourteen Kingdoms, time has made its history both fact and fairytale, and to this day, nobody knows which is more accurate, either fantasy or reality. Katarina Kasdan was born free, but 321 days ago, her entire world crumbled at her feet. Not for the first time, and surely, not for the last. Stripped of her right to freedom after her entire village was burned to the ground, she was taken as a thrall by the woman known as the Keiserinne, and used for her dark wishes. But her wyrd was long ago settled. When the infamous Steel Kairo walks into her life, everything changes, once more. He is everything she hates. Everything she fears. Everything she loves. He has secrets interwoven with the very birth of the world he seems to carry in his shoulders, holds more power than one should ever be given to wield, and, on top of it all, he is said to be immortal. Something she should have known the first time she tried to stab him. Or when he offered to teach her to throw knives. Or when he kissed her for the first time. But as another king sits on his throne destined to fall, others reach to claim a crown bejeweled with secrets that could mean the unveiling of a long-lost prophecy and a wyrd millennia before settled. And as false kings race to claim an inheritance that is neither theirs nor the king's firstborn, the wyrd wields its hand to place upon the one true heir's head the crown of the Lost King. And amid such secrets lies a fate that claims that these two will be the bane of each other's existence until the blood of one of them is shed upon a land of daisies. Thus, chaos will come. Lives will be lost. Bonds will be made. Vows will be broken. Blood will be spilled. Fates will be set. And war will be waged. And the only remaining question is whether steel will be broken or a daisy will blossom. (Norse mythology and Viking inspired)

"From now on, you can stay in this room and live the rest of your life here for all I care," were the words that condemned Li Na to a lifetime of isolation and despair at the hands of her own family. Betrayed by her sister, Li Jing, who injected her with a lethal dose of poison, Li Na's world faded into darkness, filled with a deep sense of sadness and betrayal. But fate had a different plan for Li Na. Instead of the expected descent into the afterlife, she found herself transported to a new existence, her younger self staring back at her from the mirror. Overwhelmed by this inexplicable rebirth, tears welled in her eyes as she made a solemn vow to herself: to seek justice and make her family pay for the pain they had inflicted upon her. As Li Na battles with the struggles of her past, a new surprise awaits. … With their faces just an inch apart, he softly asked her, "Do you trust me?" tracing her lips with one finger, lightly.  With a quivering smile, she nodded and whispered, "Yes, I trust you." To her Tang Zheng was the light sent by the heavens to shed her tears away. As Li Na embraces this new chapter of her life, a veil of mystery envelopes her path. The shadows whisper, and destiny's secrets slowly unveil, shaping Li Na's fate in ways she never imagined. Note: Daily Updates

From the time being born till the age of 16, Arturo Kei couldn’t initiate any magic. But after meeting a girl named Naomi, he began using magic and became her Adventure partner. Years later, Naomi meets her end, and Arturo’s entire fate changes. In the year XX26, war broke out in the Miscentia continent against countless monsters, myths like dragons, and unknown being called Monarchs. At the end of that war, Arturo was the only remaining one on that lifeless battlefield. He shed blood, lost his beloved ones and friends, and walked over many lives through this war. In the end, he also met his demise at the hands of a Monarch. When Arturo opened his eyes, he realized that he was back in time when he was just 14 years old. Back when he was living peacefully with his family and the time when he couldn’t even use single magic. As time passes, he reunites with his precious friends, and he is determined to change that cruel fate, save the world, and protect his beloved ones. _________________________________________________________________________ For updates, announcements (for new novels, novel updates, etc), and many more (I guess?) follow me on Insta :) Instagram: author.kateki

A human experiment enters the world after a plunge into insanity Can he learn how live life to its fullest whilst on a mental breakdown. ○○○○○○○○○ Neto wakes up in a facility out of touch with the outside world, with no memories of his own. And due to a defect in his body he may be killed in a month at most. He has to discard the friends he made in the facility and try to escape before his life is no longer his own. And try fixing himself while at it. But Neto with his memories may not be the nicest person around. Does he fall to the depth of insanity and drag the world with him? Or does find companionship in the despondent word he lives in? *********** This is my first novel I plan to update at least one chapter every week ,this is just a side stuff for me . This novel may contain blood shed and psychological trauma,beware The cover isn't mine

Ten years of marriage. Known since childhood. Yet, he felt he had never known her. What he saw was a loving and gentle wife. But what he heard about her from others had always been different. One said she married him for his money. One said she seduced a Prince behind his back. One said she spiked her sister and sent her to a man’s bed. One said she tortured the servants behind his back. One said… He had heard many such things but never believed anyone. Until one day, he saw how she scolded his brother, slapped his sister-in-law in the face, and pushed his nephew into the pool. He couldn’t take it anymore and asked for a divorce but she rejected to his face. Then he heard the news that she obtained the shares of their company and was about to overturn his brother’s position. “How did she turn into a scheming wife?” he asked, not really expecting any answers. But he got a chance. He woke up to the day he got married. He thought it was his chance to get rid of the woman from his life. He would save his brother and his family from his ‘wife’. He will get a divorce from her. But… Why couldn’t he get rid of this wife at all? Had she been so scheming all her life? Clearly not. In this life, he started seeing her life the way he had not seen before. From her perspective, she had shed tears without him knowing. He realized that he had been a bad husband all along. Suddenly his life changed from trying to divorce her to changing her ‘fate’. Who would win in this battle? Her fate of becoming a scheming woman? Or his determination and … love? #WSA2025 #Mindreading

A human experiment enters the world after a plunge into insanity, will his mental breakdown cause him to destroy the world or save it *********** This is my first novel I plan to update at least one chapter every week ,this is just a side stuff for me . This novel may contain blood shed and psychological trauma,beware The cover isn't mine This is a back up version of the main one. It's mainly for an event

In "Dangerous Love," two characters who seek freedom and revenge meet in the face of humanity. A tempest of blood-shedding arises when they collide as a couple. When Jackson was five, he developed a tumor in his brain that doctors said was caused by his parents' neglect. Walter and Susan Walters—a much-admired couple who spent most of their time on work rather than focusing on their son—were forced to take care of him full-time after the diagnosis. They spent a lot of money trying to treat the tumor by flying him abroad, but it did him no good . When he turned twenty, gaining admission into the university marked a significant turning point in his life. About a year later , his father was killed in an airplane crash . The family was torn apart by what happened. Cassandra the maid,—who was also an orphan after her parents passed away but had a better relationship with them than Jackson did with his father before he died —was the only person that Jackson looked up to following his father's demise. When Mr. Walter died, the business world of the Walters faced many challenges—so much so that Mrs. Walters felt compelled to fly back home in order to finish what he had started and focus on her son's happiness Before Mrs. Walter left for her trip, she made sure that Cassandra was also accepted into the same college as her son had wished for. MATILDA CASANTRO , the biggest girl in the college, made repeated attempts at winning Jackson over, but Cassandra's arrival caused Matilda to lose her cool among peers. As Cassandra charms her way into Jackson’s life, strange accidents begin to unfold, and suspicion falls squarely on him. Torn between his growing feelings for Cassandra and the chaos surrounding him, Jackson begins to uncover dark truths about her—and about his own family’s past. But when the true killer is revealed, the lines between love and betrayal blur. Together, Jackson and Cassandra must decide: will their bond save them from destruction, or is their connection too dangerous to survive? In Dangerous Love, trust is a weapon, and the truth can be deadly.

Charlie is a nobody. In the small, forgettable town of Maplewood, Charlie barely exists. His days are spent in a haze of lethargy, slumped on a basement couch that smells faintly of regret. His body, soft and bloated, seems to mirror the weight of his apathy—a monument to years of bad decisions and the crushing inertia of laziness. His parents look at him with disappointment, his classmates avoid him like a bad smell, and the girls, even the kind ones, can barely disguise their pity. He’s bullied, mocked, and ignored, but Charlie doesn’t care. Not really. Or so he tells himself. Until one day, a moment so small and humiliating it shouldn’t matter tears open the carefully constructed wall of indifference he’s built around himself. For the first time in years, Charlie feels something stir deep inside—a spark of something raw, terrifying, and undeniable. Then, one night, everything changes. A system appears, a voice in his mind that speaks of transformation, power, and redemption. It offers him a choice: to stay as he is and sink deeper into the void of his existence, or to rise—literally—and reshape himself, body and soul. The system promises him a path, but it won’t be easy. To shed the weight of his old self, Charlie must first face the physical and emotional burdens he’s carried for so long. The path is brutal, filled with trials that test his mind, body, and spirit. But as Charlie begins to claw his way out of the pit of mediocrity, he discovers a world beyond Maplewood—a world of incredible challenges, impossible bodies, and a system that rewards transformation. The ultimate prize? A body forged by effort, determination, and resilience—a body of iron, plasma, and even the golden brilliance of the sun. But each step comes with its own cost, and the system’s promises may hide more than they reveal. Can Charlie rise above the weight of his past, or will the weight of the world crush him once and for all?

[WARNING: MATURE CONTENT AND BLOOD SHED] Can a human be turned into a vampire without having a vampire bite or having parents who are vampires? "That power you are about to unlock would break you. It would damage any emotions you have in you" ••••••••••• Nyx Vespera had been living her life in the palace, working as a maid and getting maltreated for so many things. Despite her being the step daughter of the king. Suddenly, their kingdom offended that which was greater than them and the king of that land had promised to wipe them out if they don't offer him a human virgin as compensation. Little did nyx know that she was that sacrifice. Given to the king as a wife, she had expected him to be old and greasy like the ones she knew but what she didn't expect was to see a young and wickedly handsome man in front of her. This man was the prince of darkness, a demon who was ready to devour her at the slightest provocation. Will this marriage end up in a blood shed? Or would it be another fairytale series. Find out!!!!!. [HALLOWEEN SERIES]

"If it is peace you seek then close your eyes and pray you are reborn in another world...because this one is broken beyond repair." Following the spawning of demons by fallen angels to wage war on heaven, mankind found itself caught in the wake of a holy war. To survive, they shed their humanity by contracting with demons, becoming shape shifters, blood suckers and spell casters. When the war ended, it left the world divided and those who had sold their souls were shackled by an agreement between heaven and a newly created hell, which made them incapable of harming the pure. And for a while, the world was peaceful again. But that changed when the gates of hell creaked open years later. Cause? A little girl with an inherited curse and her brother, who is recognized as heaven's greatest sin.

"What's it like becoming a vampire?" When Xiang Kun first sees this question on Quora, he treats the answers as nothing more than fantasy stories. Back then, he naturally never expected that it didn't take long before he had the qualifications to truly answer this question. After he recently losing his job, Xiang Kun experiences a series of inexplicable physical and mental changes—unable to eat or drink anything other than plain water, craving for blood, shedding a layer of his skin like a snake, staying awake for days before falling fast asleep for 30 hours, feeling uncomfortable staying in the sun... He has definitely transformed into a different person, or, is he even still a human? Driven by his determination to seek the truth, Xiang Kun embarks on a dangerous yet exciting journey to understand his identity and powers. Nevertheless, to his surprise, he seems to be the first person ever who has undergone those transformations... Is it his destiny? Why is he the chosen one? At the start, Xiang Kun doesn’t have the answers. But he refuses to give up searching. During his self-exploration, Xiang Kun is taken by surprise by the positive effects of the changes to his body. Realizing that he can train certain parts of his body to carry out extraordinary functions, he continuously pushes his limits from building his muscle mass to enhancing his sense of smell and hearing. These “special powers” enable him to solve crimes and assist others in need. Until one day, he discovers something that gives him a lead to the cause of the changes in his body... Can Xiang Kun uncover the truth and figure out what exactly happened to him? Will he trust anyone with his secret, or face all the challenges alone? Many mysteries and uncertainties await him.

The game begins with a mountain fortress, just two people (the Advisor, the Coachman). The goal is to build the strongest team of bandits. He arrives in a chaotic world with a team of bandits that's on the brink of dissolution. Faced with this bloody, chaotic era, will he choose to loot for money, food, and women as a carefree Mountain Lord, or shed his manly blood, confront the world's heroes, strive for a name that will resound through the ages, and boldly ask question: who is born to be a king?

What do you do when four men come into your life and completely turn it upside down? No, seriously, I have no idea. All I wanted to do was hide away on my ranch with no one to bother me, but apparently, they had different plans. Luckily for them, this was not my first zombie apocalypse. If they learn to listen, we might just get out of this with our lives. If not, maybe I would finally be able to rest in peace. ------ Li Dai Lu was born and raised Canadian in her first life. This meant that she was taught how to share, how to put others first and to keep the peace as much as she could. However, that all backfired in a spectacular way. Reborn in a new time and place, Li Dai Lu did her best to protect all those that she could from the zombies that were wiping out the human race. Unfortunately for her, those she rescued were not as grateful as they should have been. Killed by the very people she saved, she held her breath and waited for the calm, peacefulness of death. But the Fates were not too accommodating and our heroine woke up in her third life, a year before the zombie apocalypse. This time she would live life on her own terms and to those that disagreed... well, she would have a few words for them. With four men at her side, she will shed the cloak of civility and become who she was truly meant to be. This will turn into a reverse harem where she does not have to pick. There is no m/m. Other Novels: Dancing with Monsters: Ongoing Star's Ships: Brand New! Ongoing! Discord: Sakura#6289 Discord Channel: https://discord.gg/CapanRmy Instagram: @devil_besideyou666

Are you tired of the oppressive Government system? The rich remain wealthy, while the poor stay destitute. The law favors the powerful and influential, showing special treatment to those with status, while ignoring the plight of ordinary citizens. They proclaim "ignorance of the law excuses no one," yet those in power easily manipulate and control the law to their advantage, trampling anyone in their path as long as they have money and wealth. In this compelling novel, a seemingly foolish character emerges, not as a hero, but as the remedy to the unavoidable ills of society. Through his journey, He will challenge the status quo, confront the corruption, and offer hope to those who have been oppressed for far too long Shedding light by using his own blood on the injustices of the world and inspiring a call for change.

In the opulent world of Skylar Xia, a young and enigmatic woman, the lines between the past and present blur when she meets Justin Mar, a charming and mysterious man with a reputation as a playboy. Unbeknownst to them, their souls have been entwined across lifetimes, bound by a powerful force that draws them together time and time again. Haunted by memories of a tragic past, Skylar harbors an intense aversion to men, and her icy demeanor serves as a protective shield against emotional pain. But when she crosses paths with Justin, she finds herself inexplicably drawn to him, even as she struggles to resist his advances. As the two engage in a dance of seduction and defiance, secrets begin to surface, and a shocking revelation emerges – their souls have been connected for centuries through reincarnation. Bound by a love that transcends time, Skylar and Justin must navigate the complexities of their past lives while grappling with their undeniable connection in the present. In her quest for answers, Skylar seeks solace in the unwavering support of her sister, Lila Xia, a talented and successful fashion designer. Together, they delve into the memories of their shared past, unearthing long-buried secrets and unlocking the mysteries of their souls' intertwined history. As Skylar confronts the painful events that led to her aversion to men, she discovers that the key to her healing lies in embracing her past, forgiveness, and opening her heart to love once more. Justin, too, undergoes a transformation, shedding his playboy facade to seek redemption and genuine love with Skylar. Amidst the opulence of a luxurious hotel and the world of high fashion, Whispers of Eternity is a tale of resilience, healing, and the timeless power of love. Can Skylar and Justin break free from the shackles of their past and find true happiness together? Will they rewrite their destinies and finally embrace the whispers of eternity that bind their souls? With its gripping plot, rich emotional depth, and the tantalizing allure of reincarnation, Whispers of Eternity will sweep readers into a world of passion, mystery, and the eternal dance of love across lifetimes. Prepare to be captivated by this enchanting story of romance, intrigue, and the unbreakable bonds that transcend time.

“Life is not a one man’s journey. It lasts ‘til your last breath.” Arloum, a powerful ancient trapped in a weak vessel, strives to regain his former self. Everything else can be set aside, but often, people’s schemes derailed him from his goals. The arrogant, yet ignorant, entity of mass destruction, learns how it feels to shed tears, feel love, and even taste hatred. These things he missed and condemned before, now became treasures he savored every second. “The journey is riddled with stones, rush through them and you might trip. Calm down, death is not an enemy. It’s your friend for when you’re at the end of your journey.” At the end of everything, when he finally reaches the lonely top, will everything be worth it? “In the end… life without meaning is not a life worth living.” Content Warning: - There’s going to be LGBT aspects in this book. If you cannot accept it, please, do not spread hate and simply ignore this book. - I can’t help writing gore, so there’s definitely going to be graphic scenes. And boy, I’ll try to be as detailed as possible, do buckle up! - I want to write this world with a spoonful of bitterness. In other words, there will be a lot of characters with sob backstories, LOL. Don’t worry, it won’t be excessive, I think. What to expect: - Adventures, lots of adventures and more adventures! - Stories of side characters and character development. Happy ending? Not always. No need for tissues though, I’m not that good of an author yet. - Progression; this is a progression fantasy book. Don’t expect much, but I hope that the power system won’t matter too much. - The protagonist is a tree. Yes, it’s overdone. But, well, I don’t even know why I made him a tree. All I know is that I suck at writing human protagonists, they all end up needing therapy after chapter 1. If that’s your kinda book, do let me know!

In my dying moment, I realized I was an extra in a novel with just one line. Resurrected, I resolved to survive before worrying about the original story. Destined to be the villain’s cruel madness, my medicine against it… His blue eyes sparkled fiercely. “Wish to die?” ‘No, I want to live.’ On the brink of collapse, I wrapped my trembling hands around the man’s neck. “Haah…” Insanity. His breath felt exhilarating. Is it perverse to find his breath refreshing? Wiping the drool off my lips, I gazed up at him dazedly. His madness overflowing, his handsome appearance belied his impending doom as the villain. Perfect. Just stick around and return home… But life never goes as planned. When did the once ice-cold man start to change, shedding his iron walls to become temptingly wicked? “Shall we get engaged?” He lifted my hand, kissing it deeply. “Why, why are you doing this?” “Where do you think you’re going without me?” He tilted his head slightly, flashing a sly smile. My face reddened, and his lips curled mischievously. Aren’t you an extra too? Why act like the male lead! I only needed the madness as a cure, but now I’m entangled with the villain, destined to vanish before the original story begins.

Rio's blade cuts through life and shadows alike, but the blood he sheds never fades—it lingers, along with the regrets, memories, and pain of his victims. As a bounty hunter in a cursed forest feared by all, Rio’s existence is steeped in solitude and mystery. Yet, Rio himself is an enigma. Haunted not only by his prey but by fragmented glimpses of a life he doesn’t fully remember, he feels like a stranger in his own skin. Whispers of a past tied to another world gnaw at him, growing louder as his path intersects with a bounty unlike any he has faced before. Now, Rio must unravel the truth of who he is and the forces that brought him to this world.