Bitter Thesaurus

For seven years of marriage, Feng Tingshen was as cold as ice towards Rong Ci. However, Rong Ci firmly believed that as long as she persevered enough, she could warm his heart. But fate played a cruel joke. Feng Tingshen fell in love at first sight with another woman and was full of tenderness towards her. Rong Ci felt bitter in her heart, yet she still clung to this marriage. On her birthday, Rong Ci flew abroad full of anticipation to be with her husband and daughter. However, she found that Feng Tingshen had taken their daughter to accompany that woman, leaving her alone in an empty room. At this point, she completely lost hope. When seeing that her daughter was about to call someone else "mom", Rong Ci no longer felt heart - broken. She resolutely drew up a divorce agreement, gave up custody, turned around and left, devoting herself wholeheartedly to her career. Once despised, she quickly accumulated a fortune of over a hundred billion. However, the divorce certificate never arrived. Instead, Feng Tingshen came home more and more frequently and became increasingly clingy. When he learned that Rong Ci wanted a divorce, he changed his cold demeanor, cornered her against the wall, and said firmly, "Divorce? That's out of the question."

Werewolves and Lycans have been bitter enemies for generations, but an ancient prophecy foretells the rise of a she-wolf destined to unite them. Katrina, a lowly orphaned Omega, lost her father to rogue wolves and her mother in childbirth. She endures deep pain when her fated mate not only rejects her but also chooses her greatest rival as his lover, keeping her cruelly as his slave instead of setting her free. Her world is upended when she is claimed by the powerful, arrogant Lycan King Davos, who takes her to his kingdom. There, Katrina uncovers dangerous truths about her father's murder and faces the challenge of concealing a secret pregnancy that could put her life at risk. As her past resurfaces and her possessive mate returns, Katrina begins to question whether she can truly trust any of the men fighting for her heart.

For centuries, the River Arath has separated the nations of Caldris and Velmora, whose bitter rivalry has bred endless bloodshed. But a mysterious bridge appears at the first light of dawn, connecting the two lands before vanishing at midnight. The bridge is said to be cursed, blamed for misfortunes, and shrouded in legends that warn against crossing it. When Joren, a daring inventor from Caldris, ventures onto the bridge to prove its existence, he encounters Lyria, a Velmoran herbalist seeking answers for her own haunted past. Against the backdrop of their nations' hatred, they forge a forbidden connection, meeting secretly each night on the ethereal bridge. As their curiosity deepens about the bridge's origin they also develop a romantic connection. They uncover ancient texts that hint at a tragic love story and a magical pact that binds the bridge's existence to a deadly cycle. When tensions between their nations escalate, Joren and Lyria must decide if their love is worth defying centuries of enmity and confronting a force more powerful than any war. Together, they race to break the curse of the vanishing bridge before dawn separates them forever.

*new sypnosis* In the heart of ancient Rome, a chance encounter sparks an unexpected friendship that turns into an undeniable attraction, setting off a chain reaction of events that forever changes Caligula, a young noble, and Lepidus, the mysterious young man. Fast forward in the future, years later, Caligula, now vicious, cruel and bitter, is set to become the youngest Emperor of the Roman Empire, feared and hated by the people. Can Lepidus, one of the reason for Caligula's path for destruction, alter his path? How do you heal a betrayed heart? Everytime they clash, their undeniable, hot, steamy passion for each other ignites, burning hotter with each caress and kisses. In this tale of forbidden love, where do loyalty and honor lie? Will their all-consuming love be their salvation or their downfall?

One quiet night in Shanghai, Haoran found a strange cigarette on the wet pavement. Its edges were darkened, but it wasn’t burnt. A thin, silvery mist curled from it, almost like it was alive. Curious, he lit it and took a slow drag. The taste was bitter, metallic wrong. A sharp pain spread through his chest, like fire and ice fighting inside him. He coughed hard, but the smoke didn’t leave. Instead, it thickened, twisting into the air like living shadows. Then, from the swirling smoke, something took shape, a tall figure with glowing ember eyes and skin made of shifting ash. Its voice was deep and heavy, like burning coal. “You have awakened me,” it said. “Now, your fate is sealed.” Haoran’s hands shook, the cigarette still between his fingers. He thought he had just found an old cigarette. Instead, he had inhaled something far more dangerous.

A centuries old vampire, Vladimir Hawthorne who yearns to experience the beauty of human life. He wants to feel his heart beat, to experience human vulnerability, to taste the sweetness and bitterness of human love and connection. For so long Vlad has walked in the shadows, an eternal observer of human existence.But now, he wants to be a part of it. He gets to find out to fulfill his heart's desire, he has to become mortal just like every other human. In his quest, he discovers the only way to become human is to pay a steep price; a century long slumber in an enchanted wooden coffin deep in the forest. Would Vladimir succeed? would he finally find the love and connection he yearns for?

WARNING! **DARK ROMANCE** ****A STORY OF FIRE AND ICE**** Locked away from the world, Selene, the cursed daughter of the Dark King, knows only shadows and despair. Then, fate intervenes. Drawn by an irresistible force, Alpha Zephyr, a warrior scarred by a brutal attack orchestrated by Selene's father, discovers her in a river that borders their territory. He uncovers a truth that threatens to shatter both their worlds: Selene is his fated mate. This forbidden love would ignite an ancient war. Can Zephyr overcome his hatred and embrace the forbidden, or will the weight of the past consume him and tear their worlds apart? As Selene discovers more to herself than she ever imagined, her world once bitter and empty becomes filled with growth and a chance at Love. Will she warm up to her chances of growth and prevails?

A young software developer's life changes drastically when he receives a massive payout for his groundbreaking program. But on New Year's Eve, just as his fortune arrives, a tragic accident cuts his celebration short. Instead of death, he awakens in a world he knows all too well - one he's spent countless nights reading about on his tablet. Now trapped in a child's body, in a realm where power and birthright determine everything, he must navigate his second chance with nothing but his wits, modern knowledge, and the bitter lessons of his first life. In a world of magic and nobility, perhaps a mind shaped by code and survival will prove more valuable than any inherited privilege.

The Child Exile was never meant to be more than a footnote in history—a cruel, bitter noble stripped of his name, condemned for his crimes, and discarded before he could become anything more. His pitiful return years later in The Fool’s Ascent was nothing but an obstacle for the true heroes before he met his inevitable end. But history is rewritten when a reader of The Fool’s Ascent dies and awakens in the body of the infamous Child Exile. No longer the same violent boy, he refuses to be just another villain in someone else’s story. If the world is doomed to fall, he will rise to stop it. Yet his past sins are not so easily erased, and redemption will cost him everything—perhaps even his very soul. To change the story, he must become strong; as strong as the heroes, defy fate, and carve a new power from the ashes of his disgrace. The world remembers the Child Exile as a villain. He will make them remember him as something more.

At the age of thirty-three and ready to get married, Maya received the shocking news that her sister, Zahra, is pregnant. Unfortunately, at a time when her family was on the brink of destruction, Maya had to swallow a bitter pill because the man who had impregnated Zahra was Ilham, Maya's own boyfriend. Disappointed, of course. Desperate, don't even ask. Between life and death, Maya tries to rise and rebuild her life. Until finally, she met Grandpa Joshua, an elderly man at the nursing home where she worked. Who gave her a new perspective on the world and inadvertently brought Maya together with Johan, the man who rekindled the dreams in her heart?

Cheska never imagined she’d be dragged into a world of magic and castles straight out of her favorite novels. But when a bitter and mysterious summoning pulls her— and her favorite author— into this realm, she’s forced to face a story far more tangled than fiction. Surrounded by royal intrigue, dangerous creatures, and secrets tied to her companion’s past, Cheska must navigate a world both familiar and foreign. Why was she summoned? What truths lie hidden in this magical land? And how will an ordinary woman handle an extraordinary adventure?

"You wouldn't force me, would you? I thought you hated me," I plead. "I do," Matthew hisses, his eyes flashing dangerously as he rips open my dress. Sarah Wilson's dreams of a perfect marriage shatter as Matthew's hatred for her is revealed on their wedding night. She had always loved him in secret, but now she realizes the ultimate truth - he despises her. Will Matthew ever see past his bitterness and realize they are meant to be together? Or will he make Sarah suffer until death finally separates them?

Attu, a little boy, lived in a village near the border of the Kingdom of Fire. One day a demon attacks the village where he lives. As a result, Attu loses his beloved mother who lives with him. As if he lacked so many things, the villagers drove him out of the village. Banished from the village, Attu begins to fight for survival with bitter, painful, and resentful feelings.

DING! WELCOME TO YOUR SECOND CHANCE: ONE YEAR TO WIN HIS HEART! — Eleanor was just a servant girl until the day she died saving a beggar from an assassin. But instead of meeting her end, she wakes up in a new life with a strange deal: become a duke’s daughter and make Crown Prince Adrian fall in love with her within a year—or lose everything. The twist? Adrian is the beggar she saved, only now he’s cold, bitter, and trusts no one. Winning his heart is harder than she ever imagined, especially with scheming nobles, deadly plots, and her awkward quest attempts causing chaos at every turn. But as her feelings for Adrian grow real, Eleanor realizes this isn’t just about a deal anymore—it’s about risking everything for love. Can she melt the prince’s icy walls before time runs out?

Teela married King Heavenly because she loved him, but life in the Heavenly household was anything but euphoric. Lettie, her hard-as-nails mother-in-law, treats her like an unpaid servant. The family treats her like an outsider. King treats her like a shadow, transparent and forgettable. When Lettie presses Teela to prove her value to the family or get out, Teela has a decision to make. But she’s not leaving without a fight. King Heavenly rules Heavenly Industries with an iron fist, but he leaves his home life to his mother to manage, and that includes the management of his boring little wife. Teela has never complained. She’s never done anything interesting, for that matter. She’s just one more responsibility in a long line of responsibilities that King shoulders on a daily basis, and that is exactly how he treats her — as a responsibility that he’s delegated to his mother. Suddenly Teela steps out of the shadows and into a fight with him and his whole family, and King is baffled by the ruthless actions of his now daring wife. He’d always heard that vengeance is a dish best served cold, but Teela is coming in hot!

[Oneshot/Completed] Kurosawa Katsuki, a high schooler with a fierce, predator-like gaze, plays the role of the kind enforcer in a gang by day, while enduring abuse at the hands of his father, Masarai, a bitter, former star fighter, by night. Despite the gang's bullying, Katsuki secretly tries to soften their impact. A diligent student with a sharp intellect, he dreams of escaping his father’s grip by attending college far away. Yuzuki, a brave classmate who isn’t intimidated by his fearsome gaze, soon notices the kindness hidden beneath Katsuki’s tough exterior. As she learns about his troubled home life, she begins to support him in small ways, even discovering he works at a convenience store to save money. As their bond deepens, Katsuki’s painful past and future ambitions collide, forcing both him and Yuzuki to confront the harsh realities of his life. Will Katsuki be able to endure the pain and suffering until college, or is he doomed to repeat the same miserable fate as his father? This one-shot story about tragedy, bittersweet, and coming-of-age is about to begin! Warning: This story contains graphic content, including depictions of domestic violence, sexual assault, suicide, and dark strategies. It is intended for mature audiences and is not suitable for the faint of heart. The narrative explores disturbing themes and the psychological toll of trauma and survival. Please proceed with caution!

Earth is dead. Moments before its destruction, it saved its ruling race from sharing its fate by sending them to the Tower. Humans now have to choose between struggling to climb the Tower and living a decent life on the lower floors. However, the new environment isn't all the humans have to worry about as a bitter climber from the far future returned to steal all the opportunities humans will have. His goal? Ruling the Tower and all its races with an iron fist. Watch as someone who has been robbed of his fate and destiny turns the Tower upside down. ******** -Slow update frequency -Extremely OP MC

Kyros Steele was the strongest warrior in the Omega Kingdom. But when the Great War of All began, this kingdom fell. Kyros was captured. Destined to become a slave through necromancy, Kyros could only curse at his led bitter life. But on his final moments, he meets an eccentric Old Man who claimed to be the God of Time. Much like Kyros, this Old Man was fated for suffering and defeat. Because the God of Time could not be killed, the Great Gods conspired to curse him and make him human first. And so the God of Time escaped but was now human. Even if he used his powerful magic to send his consciousness back in time, he would still be defeated, for his soul was no longer a god but a man. Helpless as his time-traveling rebirth would easily fail, the God of Time offers and asks for Kyros's help. He would send Kyros back along with his own consciousness back in time. This would hide the God of Time from his enemies and give Kyros the chance to fulfill his revenge. Just when the two were about to time travel, a shocking mystery caused the God of Time to marvel in awe. Kyros was not a human but had the bloodline of the most accursed and dangerous race of all. Kyros is the legendary Nephilim. And so begins the Ascension of the Nephilim.

Truth Truth is a bitter, harsh reality— sought only when absolutely necessary. If it were up to most, they’d choose to live within lies. The best lies carry a sliver of truth, enough to make them believable. Death Much like truth, death is rarely desired. Only those weary of life seek it out. But for many, it feels like a curse— a curse they long to break. Immortality A sweet lie that countless souls chase. Yet death, with its bitter truth, has claws that may be delayed but never denied. In the end, death is the truth that all living beings shall acknowledge whether one wants or not… ... after running away... why did I come back? ... Discord server link: https://discord.gg/htcCHBHjXd

Charming and sparkling - rough and monotonous. Serene and cheerful - flirtatious and tight-lipped. Lively and devout - dispassionate and blasé. These are the contrasts and characteristic of Édua and her new boss, Marcell. They are attracted to each other like two magnets but the big question is, can there be true love between them? They're like grapefruit, sweet but bitter, but that's what makes them so delicious. Will they manage to get on the same wavelength or will they pass each other?

(honestly just some random scenes from a story I’m writing) plot: in a world where everyone is born with powers called talents, and if not born with them have them awakened through technology, there are those who use those powers for deeds seen as “heroic” such as Maxciel, the words number one hero, the best as what he does. or those who choose the opposite, such as Xenith, the worlds most wanted villain. in a twist of bitter ironic fate, a newly awakened user with the ability to manipulate emotions accidentally makes the worlds number one hero fall in love with the worlds most wanted villain… it might get pretty gory so you’ve been warned

Celia Carter thought she was escaping danger when her forced marriage to Ezra De Luca-Liang, the ruthless Italian-Chinese mob boss, ended in a cold, bitter divorce. She had no idea that her heartache would follow her, leaving her pregnant with twins she was determined to keep hidden from Ezra’s dark, dangerous world. But secrets don’t stay buried for long. Ezra, consumed by jealousy and haunted by thoughts of his ex-wife, learns the truth: Celia was framed, and now she’s raising his children in secret. When his enemies close in, Ezra must decide if he can turn his back on the criminal empire he’s built to protect the family he never knew he needed. With deadly enemies, lingering betrayal, and a love that refuses to die, CEO of Hearts is a pulse-pounding story of second chances, dangerous passion, and the heart-stopping thrill of love’s ultimate redemption. But can Ezra truly leave the darkness behind—or will his past destroy them all?

She was made a villainess and died in the guillotine while staring back at the only man she loves holding the woman who made her appear wicked, hiding a victorious smile behind her weakened facade. "If there's a world parallel to us like I always believed, I prayed that she won't love you like I do. Loving you wasn't a mistake. But chasing you until there's nothing left of me, was." Her last thought before she died. And when she thought it was over, she woke up to a different world, where magic, monsters, and knights were only a work of fiction. Bewildered, she saw a scattered drafts of papers beneath her bed just to be even more surprised upon reading the exact thing that happened to her before she died. And in the blink of an eye, unknown memories flash before her, making her feel bitterness when she realizes that the author of the life, she had was none other than the person her soul transferred to. "So even in this life, you devoted yourself to him." "But I won't do it again."

Quinn is a young woman with a heart full of dreams. She falls deeply in love with Leo right after catching a glimpse of him. However, the happiness of her newfound love soon turns bitter as Leo’s cold demeanor and harsh ways leave her love unreturned. Bound by marriage yet worlds apart, Quinn must navigate the pain of unrequited love, battling her emotions and the challenges of a strained relationship. "The Marriage of Two Strangers" is a heart-wrenching tale of survival, sacrifice, and longing for a connection that may never come.

Victoria a little girl of 7 years filled with innocence encounters harsh and disturbing moments after being kidnapped by terrorist while on a school trip and becomes an underworld queen after 20 years of handling harsh enviorment and bitter truth.

Alpha damien, the youngest and most powerful alpha of his generation, feared by all who get to gaze upon him. He believes he isn't capable of love and he doesnt need a mate in his life "My mate isn't out there I know it" he says. Convinced that no one could ever break through the wall that he has built around his heart but what happens where he finds his mate, will she be able to tear down his walls or will his past filled with scars and bitter memories keep them both at a dead end?

Vaylen was a humble farmer that lived in the outskirts of Elythra. He lives a mundane yet, safe life far away from a dangerous structure known as "The Bridge." An ominous gateway that holds the connection between humanity and the tyrannical race born from steel and flux, the Calliberyx. The mighty entities that slew the god that made them, and initiated the war against the 7 nations that would then continue on for thousands of years. Vaylen knew he was just a speck of dust to this whole debacle and considers it as just a natural occurence of life. But unbeknownst to him, a looming string of fate was tugging at this farmer boy that would finally conclude this bitter conflict.

"The Romantic hater" yan ang palayaw na binigay ni Ara at Marion sa kaibigan nilang si Celeste Eloise "ele" for short. Si Ele ang klase ng tao mas pipiliin pang kumain ng pinakaayaw niyang pagkain na kalabasa kaysa makakakita ng dalawang taong nag-iibigan sa harap niya. Paulit-ulit lang ang buhay ni Ele at parehas lang ang takbo ng pananaw niya sa pag-ibig hanggang mapunta siya sa sitwasyon na tunay na makapagbago ng kanyang bitter na mindset sa pag-ibig ng makuha siya sa isang trabaho kung saan kaylangan niyang alagaan ang mga apo ni Donya Amelia Earhart isang maimpluwensiyang tao. She met one of the grandson of Donya Amelia,Matt her worst enemy but everything changed when Matt show affection towards her. Her bitter life started to get sweeter, but will this continue?

"Two Mafia Heirs. A Deadly Rivalry. One Impossible Love." She’s the daughter of a ruthless mafia family, cold, cunning, and fiercely loyal to her bloodline. He’s the heir to the most feared rival mafia, a man with power in his veins and vengeance in his heart. For years, their families have been locked in a bitter war, each bent on destroying the other. But when fate throws them together in a world of secrets, lies, and bloodshed, everything they’ve known is tested. Enemies by birth, will their families' hatred tear them apart—or will the spark between them ignite something neither of them can control? In a life where every move is calculated, and trust is a luxury, can these two dangerous souls ever see past their families’ bitter history? Or will their hearts fall victim to the same chaos that has ruled their lives? Two enemies. One battlefield. And a love that could either heal or destroy them.