Wayan Mansion

“Delete my game account and have a mansion on the outskirts of the city?” Am I being treated as an abandoned dog? How laughable! Former Vice Guild Leader of a Super Guild in the game Divine World, Xu Feng, was ultimately discarded. Despite pouring his heart and soul into the Reaver Guild, Xu Feng found himself no better than a discarded stray. Luckily, fate had other plans for him. Upon falling asleep at night, Xu Feng miraculously found himself to be reincarnated. “You people will soon regret your choices,” Xu Feng fixed the position of his glasses and ensured they would pay the price.

After traversing through time, Li Xuan was delighted to have become the second son of Earl Chengyi's mansion, as well as a proud warrior of Liudao Fumo. However, just ten days into his privileged life, he faced fierce female supervisors, terrifying ghost-girls, and spiteful demonesses one after another. Amidst this whirlpool of challenges, Li Xuan claimed he didn't feel a bit panicked. A few years later, standing above the Yangtze River, he swung his sword, and with that, thousands of miles of landscapes were instantly frozen. Where will the demoness escape to? Take my sword!

In some worlds, magic is a mere fantasy—where humans live without powers. In others, like mine, magic is an undeniable reality. But in my world, there's a twist: only males are supposed to have magic. That is, until I was born. In the kingdom of Dalatine, each newborn's eyes reveal their magical ability and their allegiance to a church—grey for wind, blue for water, hazel for earth, red for fire, yellow for light, and black for dark. But my eyes are golden, a colour no one has ever seen before. And with that, my fate was sealed. Feared of my very existence and hated for my gender, I was locked away in my family's mansion for fifteen years, a prisoner within an unbreakable barrier. The barrier not only kept me from the world—it suppressed my magic and cloaked my true appearance from those who cared for me. Until one fateful day, a stranger with fiery red eyes saw through the illusion. “You really do have beautiful eyes,” he said, shattering the silence of my life. That moment set me free—free from the mansion, free from the illusion. For the first time, I could step into the world I’d dreamed of: the Magic Academy. But reality is far more dangerous than dreams. With enemies lurking in the shadows and my very existence a threat to the kingdoms, I must uncover the truth about my power—and about who I truly am—before it's too late. The question is, can I survive long enough to unravel the tangled web of secrets, lies, and deadly conspiracies?

New book "Quick Transmigration Crushing Strategy: My Lord, Intensely Pampering." "Empress's Daily Face Slapping" and "Excessively Pampering the Toxic Wife: Mama Plans to Overthrow" are completed! [Apocalypse female reborn into cultivation, PK transmigrated evil secondary female character] With her parents murdered, her fiancé's betrayal, and her only brother's superpower disabled, Fang Yuxin fell from being a top wealthy beauty to a miserable cannon fodder! Only after her accidental rebirth, just before the apocalypse, did she realize that her deeply hated illegitimate younger sister was actually a transmigrator! The Jade bracelet stolen in her former life was actually a Cultivator's Spirit Mansion Space! She was determined to slap the face of the transmigrated girl with a gaming upgrade system and step on the ambitious man carrying the Dimension Trading Device! Hold on! Since when did she have such a grown son? PS: A thrilling tale of crushing trash, upgrading, and raising buns, where the heroine is neither mean nor saintly. Completed works: "Apocalypse's Cunning Merchant," "Apocalypse Foodie System," "Noble Cunning Merchant," "Cultivation of the Ultimate Femme Fatale."

Murong Jiu, the Ninth Young Miss of the Marquis Mansion, was ugly and talentless, and her fate was to harm her relatives. She was raised in the countryside from a young age. Due to her exceptional medical skills, she was used by the Crown Prince, who drained her of all her value and then threw her into a deep well to drown. Only before her death did she realize she had been switched at birth. Others were rightfully enjoying everything that should have been hers; later, all her family died for her, becoming stepping stones for the Crown Prince! Reincarnated, she returned like a vengeful ghost from hell, making her enemies tremble with fear, ready to seek revenge for each grievance. Unexpectedly, she unintentionally became the darling of her biological family, which made her retract her sharp edges. As the substitute Princess Consort of Prince Ling, she and Prince Ling were a fake couple, intent only on finding the real father of the child in her womb, yet unaware that the man from that night was right in front of her…

Saquin, a young boy from a rural village, discovers a strange mansion in the nearby forest. Inside, he opens a mysterious box and loses consciousness. When he awakens, he finds his village burning and himself as the apparent culprit, with only fragmented memories of fighting at incomprehensible speeds. Captured and sentenced to execution, he discovers through a mystical panel, the Mythic System, that he’s a half-human, half-vampire. On execution day, a sudden storm disrupts the process, allowing him to escape. Fleeing into the forest, he encounters a witch who explains his status as a Mythic being and warns him to leave, as the Red New Moon Night will soon drive mythic creatures into a frenzy. Despite her advice, Saquin chooses to remain in the forest, planning to use the chaos of the Red New Moon to evade his pursuers. Unknown to him, his decision to stay would change the fate of the world, starting from the small forest to the world main stage. Follow the story of Saquin, a merciless fighter against his enemies, as he battles mythical creatures and powerful humans alike with the help of the Mythic System, driven by his relentless pursuit of the one who destroyed his village.

Seraphina’s life was ordinary until she woke up in a mansion belonging to the prestigious Asterion Empire, cursed with the God’s Eyes— violet orbs that drain her life force, promising death unless she awakens their hidden power. But Seraphina isn't the type to sit idly by and accept her fate. Reincarnated with memories from her past life, she refuses to submit to the curse or the world’s expectations, and in a realm brimming with magic, knights, and dark secrets, she’s determined to carve her own path. But not as a hero— nor as a villain. Seraphina will do whatever it takes for her own benefit. Whether it’s using ruthless tactics to get what she wants or showing unexpected kindness when it serves her goals. Will she harness the power of the God’s Eyes before they claim her life? Or will she become something far more dangerous than the curse itself? Tags: Action, Adventure, Transmigration, Female MC, Western/Eastern Fantasy, Yuri (Not the Focus), Late-Romance (Not a romance story), Anti-Hero, Magic Note: Violet Warlock is an ongoing, and completely FREE, and will keep being FREE.

Leonardo Blakes is a man with a dark dominant side. When he hires his new maid, a sweet innocent lady who has no clue about his past, their mutual attraction leads them both to desire more than either of them imagined. Claire Martin's, is broke and in need of a job, when she answers an ad as a live-in housemaid. She's shocked at the size of the mansion her new employer, Leonardo Blakes, lives in and the fact that he is the most attractive man she has ever seen. Little does she know he's got a secret that involves his desires and his need for domination.Will Claire run or will she explore a darker side to her nature?

When Hoshino Gen opened his eyes, he discovered he had transmigrated into a parallel world where he seemed to be living the life of a winner: affluent and successful parents, a lavish mansion, and a sister who was a wildly popular idol. Yet, beneath this picture-perfect facade, unsettling cracks in the idyllic daily life began to surface.

When a group of friends stumbles upon a mysterious advertisement promising a prize of one million dollars for successfully playing a week-long game of hide-and-seek, the offer seems too tempting to resist. No complicated rules, no significant risks-just a childhood game in exchange for a fortune! However, once the game begins in an abandoned mansion deep in the woods, they quickly realize that things are not as they seem. Georgia, the enigmatic organizer of the game, is no ordinary player. Her past is shrouded in dark secrets, and the rules of the game rapidly transform into a terrifying nightmare. Winning the million dollars becomes the least of their concerns when they discover that losing means death. The mansion turns into a labyrinth filled with deadly surprises and traps. Every shadowy corner hides a new danger, and every faint sound sends chills down their spines. As the group struggles to survive, tensions rise, and they begin to distrust one another: could one of them be working with Georgia? Or is the game bigger than all of them? In this gripping thriller, experience a journey packed with horror and mystery, where survival hinges on intelligence, fragile alliances, and the courage to confront their darkest fears. Will any of them uncover the truth behind the game and escape alive, or will they all fall prey to Georgia's sinister design?

Elara Moreau, a quiet restorer of antique books, has always felt a deep, unexplainable yearning—a sense of searching for something lost. Her life changes when she discovers an ancient journal filled with cryptic passages about love and destiny. Guided by its clues, she is drawn to a mysterious mansion, where she uncovers fragments of a past life, including letters, a locket, and a key. The arrival of a stranger, Caspian, deepens the mystery. He gives her an intricately carved box containing a key that unlocks secrets hidden within the mansion’s walls. Elara learns she is the reincarnation of a soul caught in a cycle of love and loss. In a past life, she was Eveline, a woman whose forbidden love for Matthias ended in tragedy. Bound by an unfulfilled promise to reunite, their souls have been trapped in a cycle of separation across lifetimes. As Elara delves deeper, she experiences haunting memories of Eveline’s life, uncovering the truth about the love, betrayal, and sacrifice that bound her to the mansion. Yet, darker forces within the house threaten her quest, seeking to keep her trapped in this cycle. Caspian’s true motives remain uncertain, leaving Elara torn between trusting him and following her instincts. To break free, Elara must confront the shadows of her past and make a choice that could either reunite her soul with its lost love or bind her to an eternity of yearning. Whispers of a Borrowed Heart is a tale of timeless love, haunting secrets, and the enduring power of the soul’s deepest desires.

Maya, a vulnerable young woman finds herself trapped in a toxic relationship with Lucas, an arrogant and egoistic man. When Maya is indebted to the ruthless Russo family, she is forced to pay the price. Don Carlo, the proud and energetic boss expects her to be at his mansion. But when she least expects it, she finds herself experiencing unexpected pleasure in the arms of someone else. She becomes trapped in a world of danger. As she navigates this new life of organized crime, Maya finds herself drawn to Lucas’s charisma as she becomes his wife. But can their love survive?

Alya, a powerful spy trained in the art of disguise and information gathering, has one important mission: infiltrate the palatial mansion of Damien, an ambitious leader who is wealthy but full of secrets. Undercover as a personal servant, Alya hopes to find evidence to destroy Damien's dark network involved in a secret project called *Neogenesis*. However, the mansion is more than just a palatial place-it's a trap filled with darkness, intrigue, and unforeseen dangers. Alya soon realizes that this assignment is not just about investigating Damien, but also surviving the hidden dangers. In every corner of the mansion, she senses shadows watching her, secrets stalking her, and a great power slowly overtaking her body. In her quest to get close to Damien and uncover his dark plans, Alya is trapped in a deadly relationship. One night, everything changes when she succumbs to Damien's cold charm to continue her mission. However, that moment brings consequences that change her life forever. Without realizing it, Alya begins to feel changes in her body. An unwanted pregnancy is a sign that she is now trapped deeper in Damien's web of secret projects. The babies in her womb are no ordinary babies - they are part of an ambitious experiment designed to create a generation of superior humans. The pills and injections Damien administers without her knowledge accelerate the progression of the pregnancy, leaving Alya facing growing physical and mental threats. As her body continues to change, Alya struggles to hide the truth from the other servants, especially from the suspicious Madam Eliza. However, secrets can never be hidden forever. Tensions rise when the body of one of the servants is found, and suspicions of Alya begin to grow. Meanwhile, Damien remains calm, as if he knows more than he lets on. He continues to monitor every development of Alya's pregnancy, showing unnatural attention to her large belly, all the while smiling mysteriously. Alya is now at a crossroads between carrying out her mission or protecting herself and her babies. Every step she takes takes her deeper into the darkness, into a world where the dark secrets of the mansion are slowly revealed. Will Alya be able to overcome a power greater than herself? Or will she drown in a trap designed by Damien, the man who seems to be in complete control of her life? --- **"Mafia and Spies: The Superior Human Project”** is a story full of mystery, intrigue, and sacrifice. On this journey, readers will be taken into a world filled with emotional tension, dark secrets, and one woman's fight against her destiny. Will Alya succeed in completing her mission, or will she fall victim to a project bigger than what she can imagine?

Ren Ashford, a mysterious transfer student, is assigned to the cursed class—an infamous group of students, all children of high society members, marked by supernatural misfortune. The class suddenly finds themselves at a haunted mansion that twists and morphs into an endless labyrinth. Without understanding why they are there, the students must endure deadly trials to survive the mansion's horrors and uncover the truth behind its curse.

The most successful businessman of his time, who started from being a homeless orphan, died indignantly because of being plotted against by his most trusted aid, his own brother. He is reincarnated as an owner of a small-scale herb store who is on the verge of being chased out by his landlord. He discovers that he has been reborn in a world of cultivation where the strong steps on the weak. As he adapts to his new body and world, he discovers a mysterious mansion-like building in his mind and is shocked by the profound abilities and secrets he receives from it. Word Count per Chapter: 1500-3000 Disclaimer: The photo is not mine To those who are curious as to where I found it. I found it on this website about an astrology newsletter last October 2013 when I was browsing the net. Here is the link: https://yogimehtab.com/astrology-newsletter-october-2013-mercury-retrograde-mars-leo-sun-libra/

Across the busy streets of [***] City, there lived the universe’s beloved creator, Kanae Kyoko. That’s not their real name, though. They live with their master, Chihiro Sangata in a large mansion. Kanae wishes to save three suffering teens, but will she ever find them?

The Shape of Fear is a suspenseful psychological thriller that delves deep into the darkness of a family’s cursed legacy. Told from the first-person point of view of Jemima, the novel follows her harrowing journey as she is drawn into the sinister world of the Vancourt family, who have been haunted for generations by supernatural forces. After the death of her husband, Sage, Jemima is contacted by a lawyer from the Vancourt estate, revealing that her late husband left an inheritance for their children, Kaius and Amari. However, to claim it, Jemima and her children must travel to the Vancourt mansion, a place that holds dark secrets and a disturbing history. As Jemima ventures into the mansion, she is confronted by the malevolent energy that still lingers there, alongside the powerful and intimidating Ryker Vancourt, the patriarch of the family. Throughout the novel, Jemima uncovers the horrifying truth about the Vancourts and the curse that has bound them for centuries. As she digs deeper, she discovers that her own husband, Sage, may have been a victim of the curse, and his death was not an accident but a desperate attempt to protect his family. Jemima is thrust into a world of dark rituals, ghosts, and unrelenting fear as she faces the supernatural forces that continue to haunt the Vancourt estate. The novel expertly blends suspense, emotional turmoil, and horror as Jemima’s protective instincts for her children push her to confront the truth behind the curse, even if it means facing unimaginable dangers. Alongside the supernatural threats, Jemima must also navigate the complex relationships within the Vancourt family, particularly with Ryker and his daughter Thalia, whose true motives remain unclear. As the story progresses, Jemima’s son, Kaius, begins to exhibit disturbing abilities, suggesting that the curse is not only affecting her family but is slowly taking hold of them as well. The mounting tension builds to a terrifying climax as Jemima learns that to break the curse, she must make an impossible choice: sacrifice herself or her children. The novel concludes with a chilling realization that, although the curse may be broken, the lingering shadow of fear will never fully leave Jemima and her children. The Shape of Fear is a tale of love, sacrifice, and survival, exploring the idea that some legacies are too dark to escape, no matter how hard you fight. The narrative style, using first-person point of view, creates a deep emotional connection with Jemima, allowing readers to experience her fear, confusion, and determination as she unravels the horrifying truth of her family’s past. With rich character development, a strong sense of atmosphere, and shocking twists, this book offers an unsettling exploration of the supernatural, familial bonds, and the cost of breaking free from a cursed past.

Horror stories written by Joseph Kohtz The Ghoulish Haunted Mansion: On Halloween, a group of kids decides to go inside an old abandoned mansion to see if it's haunted and end up getting scared out of their minds by all sorts of monsters and ghosts. While inside, the kids meet up with a talking cat and jack-o-lantern who try to protect them from the spirits and try to convince one of them to read a spell from a book to get rid of the ghosts. Return to The Ghoulish Haunted Mansion: On a field trip, Susan Piper takes her class to The Wellington Mansion and tells them how it was haunted before she got rid of the ghosts a decade ago on Halloween with her friends' help. She also told her class how to re-haunt the house and warned them not to do so. The next day, on Halloween, six of Susan's students enter the mansion, bring the ghosts and monsters back, and get scared out of their wits. Jack, the jack-o-lantern who knew their teacher, protects them with help from Alvin, the ghost puppy, and tries to convince Victoria to read the same spell Susan read when she was in the mansion to get rid of the ghosts. The Spooky Halloween Sleepover in The Haunted Woods: After a few of their friends go missing, a group of kids investigates The Dead Woods to find them. While there, they run into monsters and ghosts that pick them off. Since their friends are disappearing, they decide to have a sleepover in the haunted woods until they find their friends, but they soon all go missing after the hauntings get worse. Fear Itself: After being told a ghost story around the campfire, a group of kids who go to a camp gets scared to death while ghosts and monsters haunt the camp and forest. They get scared, but some think it's all a prank by one of the counselors at first, even when the campers and the counselors start to get picked off one by one. Even though things look bad, some campers still think it's a fraud, at least until things get worse. Because the longer they stay and ignore the ghosts' warnings, the worse the hauntings get. Then they become convinced and start to get scared out of their wits.

Ye Chen gets the Shenhao consumption rebate system at the beginning. When consuming, complete the crit mission and directly reward 90 million sports cars. "Ding, consumer crit, reward a 500 million mansion." "Ding, consumer crit, reward 70% of the shares in a company with a market value of 100 billion." "Ding, consumer crit..." Lu Yu was interviewed on the street. Internet celebrity girl: Excuse me, sir, what would you do if you had 10 million yuan? Ye Chen quickly took out his phone, checked the balance, and said in relief, "Fortunately, my money is still there." Internet celebrity: ...

Running from the watchful eyes inside the mansion, she must be careful whom to trust and use her time wisely because it's running out for her beloved Seamstress Rene'. With so many secrets and so much blood, this tale is not for the lighthearted. This a spin-off from my Wattpad short, 'Shh, she can hear you'.

Money is everything,I learned that the hard way. Bright John! pay the rent or fuck off" Recently unemployed,Bright lay on bed sighing heavily,yet had to endure the Landlord's abuse . Out of desperation,he clicked on a job search app,but no one wanted this broke man.just as he was about to give up,he spotted an unfamiliar app on his phone, "Trillion subsidies" after clicking on it,he discovered that it was a system that could instantly make him the richest man in the world. Beautiful women, money, mansions, everything was available .From then on,he reached the peak of his life...

What started as a dare ended up awakening a monster beneath the castle. Gilbert and his friends created a challenge where they would explore a haunted mansion in the middle of an unknown forest, staying there for three days, the winner will win quiet a hefty amount of cash and luxurious things. After a day pf exploring and walking around the mansion, Gilbert's friend Stacey found a secret tunnel leading down in the dark underground. Driven by their curiosity they went in and down the stairs as they bought lots of flashlights and snacks. They ended up in a place that one could describe as a old dungeon of some sorts with differrent old torturing devices around, and an altar. There in the middle of it, a boy wrapped in thick golden chains reclined in a flat position, eyes closed seemingly asleep and peaceful.

One day, Shiro accidentally joined a communication group of an experienced patient with a "sophomore syndrome" in Xianxia. The group members addressed each other as "daoist friends", and their group name cards showed various titles such as mansion lord, cave master, true person, and celestial master. Even the pet dog that the group owner lost was called the "big demon dog" that ran away from home. They chatted all day about alchemy, exploring secret realms, and exchanging cultivation experiences. Suddenly, one day, after lurking in the group for a long time, he discovered that... all of the members in the group turned out to be cultivators who could move mountains, overturn seas, and live for a thousand years! Ah! Ah! Ah! The world view collapsed completely overnight!

This is Piper Cloudspire's first visit to the town of Fernwick with her caravan and four horses. She enjoys the town's sprawling meadows and delicious food. But Fernwick is not as safe as it seems. At night, rumors speak of shadowy figures who abduct anyone caught outside after dark. As the sun sets, every door and window is tightly shut. To make matters worse, an old mansion echoes with eerie screams that send chills down everyone's spine. What secrets is this small town hiding?

WARNING WARNING!! THIS BOOK CONTAINS MATURE CONTENT. {WSA ENTRY..} Orpheus was once a young vampire, born into a family of vampires who turned him into a werewolf through the use of black magic. This transformation created a battle within him as vampires and werewolves because of a deep-seated enmity towards each other. Orpheus struggled with this duality for thousands of years and eventually learned to live with his newfound self. However, this transformation left him ruthless and cold, instilling fear in people who worked for him. Despite his fearsome reputation, there was one exception - Camilla Grande. Camilla was a young woman in her twenties who lost her parents in a devastating car accident when she was just eighteen. She had to give up her dreams of pursuing a degree and a career in dancing to start working. However, her lack of a degree made it difficult for her to find a job in a regular office. One day, while wandering the streets, she overheard someone talking about a luxurious mansion on the other side of town that needed a housekeeper. The previous staff who worked there either got fired or left on their own accord, and no one could tell a complete story about the mysteries of that house. Camilla was about to dismiss the thought, but when she heard the amount they were offering to pay, she decided to apply. Little did she know that her decision to work at that mansion would change her life forever.

Banished from his kingdom after being falsely accused of murder, Marvin Lacoste, the youngest prince of the Lacoste family, finds himself exiled to a ruined territory, Once a carefree noble with no interest in politics or power, Marvin is thrust into a harsh reality where betrayal, manipulation, and misfortune seem to follow him at every turn. As he sits in the crumbling remains of his so-called mansion, haunted by the weight of his banishment and the disdain of his father, a mysterious system awakens within him. This unexpected power offers Marvin a chance to rebuild his life, uncover the truth behind his downfall, and reclaim his place in a world that cast him aside. Armed with grit, defiance, and the spark of a system he barely understands, Marvin vows to rise from the ruins and prove his worth—not as a prince, but as the master of his own destiny.

A few days after her wedding, Tong Lu was told that her husband had passed away. She was asked to never remarry and to look after her husband's illegitimate daughter as her own, for the rest of her life. Four years later, her deceased husband's twin brother entered her life like a whirlwind. He was rich, powerful and handsome. However, he was also intimidating and seemed to be full of secrets. He invited her and her daughter to live in his mansion despite his family's objections. Tong Lu thought that she and this desirable man were from two different worlds, but she was spectacularly wrong...

It was raining heavily at midnight and the birds sitting on the trees started flying towards the sky due to the loud thunder. In mansion, a 36-year-old man was searching for something inside a large deserted mansion, going from one room to another. The man was wearing black clothes. There was no one else except that man in such a big and luxurious mansion. There were lines of worry on the man's face and he was searching for something. Even after searching every corner of the room, the man did not find that thing. Seeing this, the man immediately went to the fourth floor of the mansion. Just then his phone started ringing. Seeing someone's name on the cellphone screen, the man immediately picked up the phone without wasting time and heard a loud and angry voice from the other side. "What happened Jack?! Did you find the box or not?" Hearing the man's voice, Jack said nervously, "No! Sir, but don't worry, I will find that box very soon and bring it to you!" "Finish this work quickly, and yes, if you come without that box, I will not leave you alive!" Saying this, the phone gets disconnected from the other side. Jack wipes the sweat from his forehead and walks towards the corridor. Then suddenly a foul smell spreads all around. "What kind of smell is this? Maybe it is the smell of a rat being killed!" Saying this, Jack moves forward. While going from the corridor to the other side, many black shadows were also walking behind Jack. While walking, Jack goes inside a room, then suddenly the door leading outside closes with a loud bang and one by one all the lights go off. And darkness engulfs all around. Seeing this, Jack immediately turns on the torch light of his phone and says in panic, "Who is it?" Then a scary growling sound starts coming. Something like water was falling on Jack's head from above. Seeing this, when Jack put his hand on his head, his whole hand became red with blood. Seeing this, Jack's breathing slows down and his heart starts beating fast.

This is the story of Dominik, a servant of the Flintwood mansion and Adrian, his master and the Second Young Master of the Flintwood mansion.

Renee wakes up in an unfamiliar mansion with no memories, only her name and fragments of a past she can't piece together. Her mute condition leaves her unable to voice the questions that swirl in her mind, but one truth stands clear: she’s drawn to Vincent, the enigmatic and carefree man who claims to be her servant. The moonlit nights they share spark something deep within her, a connection she can’t fully understand but feels in her very soul. Vincent, the charming and mysterious lord of the mansion, is bound by a dark secret—he’s a vampire, an immortal being who has lived centuries. His carefree smile hides the torment of a love that can never be. For he knows all too well that their bond is forbidden: a human and a vampire cannot share a future. And yet, he cannot help but fall for her, his feelings for Renee growing deeper with every passing day. As the truth about their pasts slowly unravels, the weight of their bond becomes undeniable. A Master-Servant contract binds their souls, and despite the heavy price of their love, Vincent will stop at nothing to protect Renee. But as the threads of fate tighten around them, both must confront the pain of their past lives and the dangerous forces that threaten to tear them apart. In a world where love and death dance a delicate tango, can they find a way to be together, or will their love be doomed to repeat a cycle of loss and heartache for eternity?