Esme Skin Care

With great power... COMES GREAT BI-... ehrm great responsiblity... 'this is a take on a dream i had a long time ago when i was struggeling with some stuff, but since then ive been fascinated by the idea.' roughly spoken its abt a kid getting great powers, but the only one who got them in a world of monsters, atleast for now... oh btw ive never written before and i do this for fun haha

Being adored by one's parents and hoping to achieve something that could bring them happiness, a child sacrificed their carefree personality and chose the path of books and knowledge at an early age. Without looking back to see how those they thought were their parents were, in truth, only pushing them from behind. Esme, a prodigy from an early age, excelled in everything, unlike her sister, who, though adored by both parents, always lagged behind. Finally, after saving the company from debts and restoring it to its former glory, Esme looked back at her parents in hope of recognition but... "You are not even my daughter, you pathetic fool." "Hehe, Sister, how about I take your fiancé?" "Um, you see, Esme, I love your sister." "Tch, insect, how dare you reject checks whenever I, your mother, asked for money!" Those words lingered in Esme's mind before she lost consciousness and woke up inside a prison. "What are you doing here, Aron?" Esme looked at a handsome young man seated in a wheelchair, gazing at her with amusement. He was her sole business competitor, and now, he was visiting her in prison. "Nothing, just came here for a proposal, Miss Esme..." Let's see what awaits the journey of an heiress who was wrongly accused of being fake, betrayed by her fiancé, and had to seek support from her business rivals.

Marisa never expected that she would bump into a wild party when she went for skin diving, let alone meeting an extremely handsome alien with whom she would fall in love and fight against the galaxy.

I, the protagonist, was just an ordinary NEET, but suddenly I was reincarnated as a tiny white snake in a fantasy world where legendary creatures and gods exist. Not only that, but I awakened in a cave as the offspring of a terrifying Medusa Serpent. Armed with only my human knowledge and my indomitable mental strength, I'm forced to use cunning tactics and rapidly evolving skills to survive against far stronger monsters and humans... So begins the survival story of a former shut-in with incredible willpower, living as one of the lowest-ranked beasts in a world of magic! ᆖ Music suddenly started playing in my head. I'd been waiting for this moment for so long. 'Snakes! Assemble' ....

TRANSMIGRATED A coffee shop cashier girl loves reading novels, especially romantic novels. However, on her way home from work, someone pushed her into a fountain in a city park. As soon as she opened her eyes, she was transmigrated to the body of a girl who turned out to be a character from the novel she was reading! "What has happened? How did I wake up here!" she said in panic as she looked at herself in the mirror. "No way! I became the villain of this novel?!" Celestial Esme Damanor, a villain who was hated by everyone, even her own family. "Shameless woman! You don't belong in this family!" Even until the end of her life, she died in a miserable. Alone and burning with the flames of hatred. However, when a girl woke up as a Celestial, everything was different from what was in the novel. "Everyone loved her so much? Then what exactly is it that they turned against you, Celestial?" What really happened to Celestial and what secrets lie behind it? Who exactly was the one who had to suffer this? And what led her to wake up in Celestial's body 3 years before her death?

Jim was an undeniably ordinary boy. He was neither athletic nor particularly skilled at anything, and while he wasn't ugly, he certainly wasn't stunning either. In every conceivable way, he was unremarkable. Yet, he embraced this reality without hesitation; he was entirely comfortable in his skin. Indifference defined his attitude toward the world around him, including his existence. The popularity and social status dynamics held no sway over him; he didn’t care. His primary desire was to unwind and enjoy life. However, fate dealt him a powerful blow—he acquired an ability that would significantly impact the one thing he cherished most. True curses always come disguised as gifts, and Jim was about to discover that the hard way.

I see dead people. But hey, it’s the zombie apocalypse, everyone is seeing dead people, including a blind girl. It’s not like I am that special. For a while, I thought I was going to be Cinderella, complete with the cruel stepfamily and the little mice for helpers. But instead of mice, I got demons from hell with a taste for chaos. Then again, there is nothing wrong with a little chaos in the middle of the apocalypse. It’s what makes life worth living. Unfortunately for others, they don’t quite see it that way. You see, I have a gift. One that isn’t exactly mine, but I can use it however I see fit. My gift is granting wishes. I'm a genie without a bottle, but it would be nice if people appreciated me more. All the humans ask for is the same thing… more food here, shelter there, kill these people, torture those. And I do it all, for a small price. I don’t ask for money or food, I can get that on my own. No, I want favors, souls, something that means everything for the other person. And they give it to me. Their momentary desire worth their long term happiness. But by the time they discover that, I’m long gone, already moved on to my next… client. I know I look young, starvation and abuse will do that to a girl. Humans tell me that I shouldn’t be wandering out there alone. Some try to help me… most don’t. But whoever said I was by myself? Just because others couldn’t see them didn’t mean my demons ever left. I still hear their voices in my head, whispering words of encouragement and love. For them, I’d do anything. Kill anyone. Destroy anything. After all, life is just a game, right? Those still alive at the end of the day were the lucky ones. Those who died were not. Everything is just a game of chance, all a human has to do is roll the dice. My only word of advice is to be careful what you wish for… you just might get it. My name is Hattie, welcome to my world. Would you like a cup of tea?

Dans un royaume frappé par le destin, Esme, une jeune princesse, vivait une existence paisible et détachée de ses responsabilités royales. Se reposant sur ses frères aînés, Demetri et Dominique, pour assurer l'avenir du trône, elle ne se doutait pas que sa vie basculerait à jamais lors d'un tragique banquet. Un attentat brutal arracha son père et l’un de ses frères, plongeant le royaume dans le chaos. Deux ans plus tard, Dominique succombe à ses blessures, laissant Esme seule héritière. Malgré son jeune âge et son inexpérience, elle est contrainte de monter sur le trône, un rôle qu’elle n’a jamais désiré. Soutenue par son fidèle conseiller Ander, un homme au passé mystérieux, et par Emmett, un allié plus proche qu’il n’y paraît, Esme découvre que le royaume est gangrené par des injustices et des trahisons. Alors qu’elle cherche à consolider son pouvoir, Esme est forcée d’épouser un prince pour asseoir sa légitimité. Mais l’ombre d’un ennemi implacable plane sur son royaume, menaçant non seulement son trône, mais aussi l’équilibre de plusieurs royaumes voisins. Entre secrets, pouvoirs surnaturels émergents, et une vengeance brûlante contre l’homme responsable de son malheur, Esme devra se transformer en une reine impitoyable pour protéger son peuple et affronter son destin.

He is not only a Billionaire CEO but also a Mafia. Everyone fears him but only his wife doesn't fear him. Not only that his wife doesn't fear him but also doesn't care about him. What will he do now? At first, he didn't even care about her. But when she didn't care about him, now he wants affection from her.

It was a normal day for Reito. Taking care of his sick mom do the house chores was normal for him. In a world where power is supreme and survival of the fittest, he didn't care for anything except playing his favorite game until one day that very game changed everything.

The main character's life is almost the same every day and one day he wishes for something "new" and "fun" to happen. Then that thing appeared and....................

"A baker dies from choking on a piece of bread ? The irony!" After a humiliating and untimely death at his bachelor party, 23-year-old Orion Wellington finds himself reborn into the body of 15-year-old Remi, a sister to his ex-bride to be. Determined to prove that his original death was no accident, but a well plotted murder, he sets out on a journey of self-discovery and justice.But with each step closer to the truth he realises that his past life's secrets are far more sinister than he ever imagined. As he navigates his new life, he must confront the traumatic experiences of his new body's past, including an abusive stepmother and sister. He must also adapt to the challenges of being a developing teenage girl,return to school and overcome his own fear of women. As he delves deeper into the mystery of his original death, he finds himself entangled in a complicated web of relationships. His old friend, Rowan, begins to develop feelings for him and his own mentally challenged brother, Drew, falls helplessly in love with his new female form. Torn between his loyalty to his brother and his friend's growing feelings for him, he must confront the ultimate question: can he accept love as a man trapped in a woman's body?

Have you ever wondered what runs in straight pretty boys' minds? Girls, soccer, jocks, buddys, money, cars, watches, fashion, skin care, nightouts, traumas, loyalty, cheating, alcohol, laughter, magazines, guitar, piano, press, daddy's business, credit card, ranks, coffee, strict diet, veggies, gym, workout. Some are 'YES' some are 'MAYBE'. But boys? Awww damn~~ ________ This story is strictly fiction. No word from this story encourage to do anything that goes against religion, community standards, social morals in real life. If you think a story can change your mindset, sexuality, gender identity then i strictly recommend not to read this story. Enjoy it for fun.

Povestea unei familii dintr-un popor care venerează hidra, pe care o consideră un simbol al determinării și rezilienței. Acțiunea are loc într-o lume fantastică și prezintă modul în care aceștia se adaptează schimbărilor politice de pe continent.

An ordinary girl with an ordinary life. Although she was an outcast in her school, she doesn't care. "Screw it all!" she said. Until the dream changed her life forever, claiming the lives of those dear to her.

It was raining outside. I could barely see the figure in front of me. I knew that the figure was a man. Tall, arms at his side not scared at the fact that I was pointing a gun at him. But then again you could never see anything in Errlings Bay. It was always rainy and gloomy here. But the recent death made it even more gloomier. After the death of her father Esmes moves back to her mothers hometown Erllings bay in Portland. Where it never ceases to rain and the sky is never clear. “Perfect for a serial killer”. Esme jokingly says. Not realizing there is an actual serial killer lurking about. She after a long first day at school and an awful interaction with a classmate that leaves her locked in a closet until nightfall. Leads to her encounter with the serial killer. A man dressed in all black in the dark and heavy rain holding what seemed to be an axe and Esme with a gun and by gun she means a toy. She ends up in the hospital with a black eye and a broken leg and a Nolan Whitlock with the same outfit on as the serial killer. There is a serial killer in Errlings Bay just not the man Esme met in the rain. Turns out Nolan Whitlock wasn’t the only person there. Along with his best friend Axel Weston, his best friend and partner in crime who are tracking down the serial killer. With the funds running out for their club and serial killer growing more and more confident. Nolan and Axel ask for Esmes help who’s skilled in biology and taking photos of things. Together the trio find themselves in mystery and horror. Some mysteries from unsolved cases and some horror from local people. After twist after twist. Some of the cases ending in the trio getting injured. They all weigh whether or not they wish to continue. The more they solve the more they're in danger. Will the trio solve the case of the errling bay serial killer or will they die trying.

The world of Neo-Empyrean, a sprawling futuristic city built on the ruins of the Old World, thrives and survives thanks to its elite Hunters—warriors blessed with the Leveling System. These individuals gain XP from slaying monsters and completing portal-related missions, making them humanity's only defense against Portal Breaks—massive invasions of monsters that pour out like waves of destruction. Carter Hayes is anything but elite. He's a Level 3 "Hunter," stuck in a system where the average citizen without combat experience starts at Level 5. His stats are abysmal, his skills laughable, and his peers see him as a joke. But Carter doesn't care. He refuses to chase power, believing that fighting the monsters is futile in the grand scheme of things. Instead, he lives quietly in a crumbling apartment, working as a low-tier scavenger around breached portals. However, Carter's apathy is tested when an Abyssal Portal—an anomaly that no Hunter team has ever survived—opens in the heart of the city. As the government scrambles to respond, Carter finds himself trapped inside the portal during a scavenging run, surrounded by monsters far beyond his level. But instead of dying, he discovers a glitch in the Leveling System—one that doesn’t make him stronger, but might just make him useful in ways no one ever imagined.

"I am not wearing my own skin but that of a fox. I am not living my own life but an underworld life! Skins are easy to borrow, but lives are hard to repay! Neither heaven's law, destiny, nor human justice can tolerate my existence. And yet... all I ever wanted was to simply keep living!"

In the heart of Beijing, under the glittering skyline of progress and power, one man lives a double life. By day, he is a diligent employee in a state-owned corporation, navigating the suffocating maze of bureaucracy, hidden agendas, and tightly wound hierarchies. By night, he becomes a shadow, suppressing his true self as a gay man in a society where conformity is prized and secrets are currency. Bound by the golden chains of stability and cultural expectations, he teeters on the edge of self-destruction as his desires clash with the cold reality of corporate and societal demands. Through chaotic, erotic, and sometimes darkly humorous escapades, he discovers unexpected allies, unspoken rules, and the raw beauty of defiance. The novel chronicles his journey from being trapped—professionally, personally, and emotionally—to slowly reclaiming his freedom. Along the way, we are taken deep into Beijing's corporate culture, its forbidden love affairs, and the vibrant yet suffocating life of a man desperate to escape. This is a story of rebellion, identity, and liberation, set against the backdrop of one of the world’s most enigmatic cities. It is a daring exploration of love, ambition, and the price one pays for freedom. Raw, gripping, and deeply personal, *How I Escaped from Beijing: Odyssey of a Corporate Prisoner* is not just a journey out of a city—it’s a journey toward self-acceptance and truth.

Yui, a NEET girl living in Seoul, gave up trying to save the world. She spends her inifinite amount of time binge watching anime and manga, showering her favorite authors with gachapons, and writing webnovels for which she will never get paid. Only way she might start to care is if she found someone worth her effort to save. But even if she did find someone, will she be able to stop the apocalypse? "When routine bites hard and ambitions are low And resentment rides high, but emotions won't grow And we're changing our ways, taking different roads Then love, love will tear us apart again Love, love will tear us apart again" - Lyrics from Love Will Tear Us Apart. Joy Division. 1980.

[MATURE THEMES] Never in her life had Celeste thought of waking up in the middle of the night at the horrendous screams of her parents nor finding out the man she had loved to her bone would do the dreadful deed of assisting his dad in killing her parents in the greed of power and wealth.  The grief and heartbreak she had gone through was one of hell and seeing the facade of her ex-partner's father falling before her feet the next night trapped inside the walls of her chamber when he tried to assault her was frighteningly alarming which left her with no way but to flee the Kingdom she grew up in. The palace where she only had the best of memories until that unfortunate night when she unwillingly had to let go of the people who gave birth to her. Who she loved to death.  Then again, never in her life had Celeste thought there will be a moment she will be brought to the kingdom of Elyznh— which she heard about a lot but didn't though one day she will be setting foot there and living a life pretending to be a human when the blood flowing inside her nerves were pure Vampire— living with werewolves nor falling in love with a werewolf. Her secret is her's only, and when she dies it will become mere ashes as she is and rose in the sky, until then no one needs to know.

A Tale so gruesome you skin crawls

SHE Who had fair and glowing skin... Thick, long, and shiny black wavy hair... A pair of aqua-colored, sparkling eyes. And the one who'd been loved by elders, admired by children, and the pride of the family. SHE is my sister... My sister, who had everything that I don't, who got all that I want and received all that I've longed for. I hate her, but I want to be like her. Despite being a boy, I strived to be an equal to her. I've grown my hair and taken good care of my skin. I achieved the perfect replica of her. But just being only a copycat has never been enough. I lived as a living picture of her image and became the scenery of my family who misses her. I'm still not equal. Then one day, no one saw it coming... A circumstance occurred that twisted the cycle of our world which I did not expect would change everything that we used to and opened the door to the next chapter of my bittersweet life. The circumstance that crossed my path to the girl I never thought would play a huge part in my life... That one girl who spoiled me with attention and filled my empty existence with genuine affection. But... In just a blink of an eye, death took her from me. Her sudden death caused dubiety to all of us... Suicidal? No... Someone surely murdered her... But... Our only question is... . . . Who? ~~~

#Yandere #Obsession #Bloody #Manipulation It was a known fact. Everyone would enter the circle of reincarnation upon their deaths, eventually forgetting their own memories before starting a new life. It was their libration. Alastor knew that, and when he was faced with either being caught and tortured or jumping down, he decided the latter. As much as this life meant for him, Alastor knew he wouldn't be missing much. His potential was too great to waste on this life. However, something went wrong. Once Alastor opened his eyes again, he had to arch his brow in disbelief, “What the heck is the meaning of this?” A floating shadow formed a holographic screen in front of him, with clear words written there on it, [Welcome, Player Alastor! Unfortunately, something wrong happened and your reincarnation had failed. However, now you have a chance to play in our glorious world, Esme!] Alastor had many things running through his head, especially once he noticed the additional line at the end, [Esme Game is going to start in 29:23:59]

Curses were a rarity in Ethen and most people thought they vanished along with their creators but alas they were wrong, from the northwest of Ethen on a low tier stronghold there existed a descendant of a cursed family, a young boy of ominious origin, from the fallen stronghold of Sol there was Victor the last and only Carnage

In a world where people's fates are written on their skin in glowing runes, Seraphina, a low-born girl with a blank slate, is shunned as an outcast. When the kingdom falls under attack by shadowy forces, she accidentally bonds with the kingdom’s strongest warrior, Kael, through an ancient ritual that transfers his runes onto her. Bound by a thread of magic that neither of them understands, they discover that their connection could either save the kingdom or destroy it. The runes on Seraphina's skin reveal a prophecy: one of them is destined to betray the other. As they journey together to uncover the origins of the shadowy forces, their growing romance is tested by lies, secrets, and the weight of their shared fate.

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