Isabelle Lightwood Tribute

In a world ruled by ancient magic and mysterious forces, Isabelle Darvin, a young and fearless warrior, finds herself drawn into an adventure that could change the fate of everything she knows. Her father, a once-legendary warrior, disappeared under mysterious circumstances, leaving behind only cryptic clues about a powerful artifact—the "Heart of the Soul." Legend speaks of this gem, said to grant its wielder limitless power, capable of reshaping the world itself. But as Isabelle ventures deeper into her journey, she discovers that the Heart of the Soul is far more than she imagined. It is not only a symbol of magic but a force with untold dangers and dark power. Every step of her journey is fraught with peril, puzzles, and trials, with each ally revealing secrets that could turn them into enemies. Determined to uncover the truth behind her father's disappearance, Isabelle must navigate perilous ruins, confront evil forces, and battle the rising darkness that threatens everything. But as the power of the Heart begins to awaken, Isabelle finds herself pulled toward its seductive influence—forcing her to question whether she can control it or if it will consume her instead. In a world full of betrayal, intrigue, and powerful magic, Isabelle must face not only external enemies but the internal battle between her ambition and her morality. Each decision she makes will shape the future of her kingdom—and ultimately, her own destiny. Destiny, Power, and Sacrifice—Who will control the Heart of the Soul?

Betrayed. Abducted. Bound by Vengeance. Angel thought turning twenty would mean freedom—escaping the gilded cage her father built around her. But on the night of her birthday, she lost everything. Taken by Leoric, the man who had spent years plotting his revenge, she was meant to be nothing more than a pawn—a sacrifice to break her father’s pride. But fate had other plans. A mysterious vortex pulls them into a deadly new world—a land ruled by darkness, where power belongs to the strong and escape is impossible. The only way back? A tribute to the supreme ruler: a virgin bride. With danger closing in and an unbreakable bond forming between captor and captive, Angel and Leoric must face an impossible choice. In a world where innocence is currency and survival demands sacrifice, will revenge still be enough? Or will they become each other’s salvation?

Things happen for a reason. That's what the newly minted Isabelle thought when she realized she was left to become an amnesiac ghost in the back of a mountain. Luckily for her, four humble brothers shelter her, and give her the life she dreamed about. The gentle and caring Ethan! The quiet and honest Lucas! The sharp and intense Joseph! The cheerful and lovely Felix! Isabelle: I have no idea who to choose, so I choose them all! The four brothers: YES!

In the final moments of their lives, Arthur, a dedicated police officer, and Morgan, a fearless firefighter, meet their tragic ends—only to awaken in an ethereal realm. There, they are offered an extraordinary opportunity: a second life in a new world filled with magic, mythical beings, and untapped potential. Tasked with shaping their own unique race and granted five wishes each, they prepare to enter a realm where power, destiny, and creation collide. With a vast selection of magical specializations, elemental affinities, and powerful bloodlines at their disposal, Arthur and Morgan step into the unknown. But as they embark on their journey, one question looms—will they rise as the protectors of this new world or be consumed by the very forces they seek to master? The Twin Mage is a tale of rebirth, magic, and the unbreakable bond between two siblings as they carve their legacy in a world unlike any they have ever known.

Mara and Maria-Isabel have always been best friends. But while Mara is happily married to Ethan, Maria-Isabel is trapped in an abusive relationship. When Mara and Ethan help her escape, they never expect what happens next. One night, Mara walks in on a moment she never should have seen her husband and her best friend, locked in an intense, lingering gaze. "Tell me it’s not what I think," Mara whispers, her voice shaking. Maria-Isabel looks away. Ethan stays silent. Their friendship was meant to save Maria-Isabel. Instead, it may have destroyed them all. A story of love, betrayal, and a choice that will change everything.

"Ah, Young Master, Cassius?...I'm afraid you'll be dissapointed to hear that he's not available at the moment as he's 'attending' to his adopted mother in her room." Cassius's lovely maid, Isabelle said in a fluster while she heard lewd sounds escape from her Mistress's room. "No, I'm sorry to say that you can't meet Young Master today, since he's 'helping out' his sister-in-law with some 'favours' in her garden." The innocent Isabelle excused herself as she witnessed her lady's flower being picked, instead of the rest of the flowers in the garden. "I hate to say this sir but Young Master, Cassius is currently guiding Miss Knight in the 'ways of the sword', so you can probably only meet him tomorrow." Isabelle once again blocked the guests from entering, knowing that the sword her Young Master was handling could penetrate a body, but could never wound one. "I apologise once again as Young Master is at the Capital right now teaching a class to the female students in the Academy." Isabelle said with her cheeks flushed, already knowing that her master was taking a very 'practical' lesson about human reproduction with the girls in his class. "Oh my! The King wants to meet the Young Master?...Well I guess he'll have to wait since Young Master, Cassius has gone clothes shopping with the Queen." Isabelle lied to the King himself, knowing that her Young Master wasn't shopping for clothes and was actually removing the royal clothes off the Mother of the Country. Excuses...Excuses...The loyal maid, Isabelle had no choice but to make excuses for her Young Master, who was the most talked about and hated noble on the Continent because of his depraved escapades with all sorts of woman ranging from his own Family to Royalty itself and his Tyranical rule over his estate. And to think that not too long ago he was considered a wastrel noble, who was going to drink himself to death one day. ...When did it all begin she wondered as she excitedly walked into his room to get the reward she deserved for being such a loyal made, while someone else made excuses for her this time. •°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°• [No NTR - No Yuri - No sharing - No system that assists the protagonist - No mind control - No drugs or potions that influence the girls - No unnecessary Drama - Incest - Harem - Hardcore Netori - Slice of Life Romance - Demigirls - Elves - Vampires - Beast Girls - Slaves - Royalty - Finally a very competent protagonist]

[WARNING: MATURE CONTENT] "...I have to choose a King Consort right now?!" No sooner did the young woman from Earth awake in the body of Empress Isabelle of Nevremia than she was informed she'd have to choose a King Consort to keep her throne. While she was still trying to get used to her new body, new world, and new position, her advisors insisted she marry some stranger to retain her power. "But don't Empresses get to make the rules?" As Isabelle Von Nevremia. not only is she the revered empress of a powerful country, but she has access to a special status system, which allows her to read people's names, skills, moods, and even their kinks. As well as that, there's some kind of mysterious 'challenge' system that awards her 'skill points' for successfully completing challenges. ...But all the challenges are just seducing people. How tacky... "...If I'm going to be Empress, then I won't have a king! I'm going to have a harem!"

Thousands of years ago humanity faced the worst nuclear war ever in history, which resulted in tragic genetic changes in the future generations which eventually divided the world’s population into two major categories named the Nobles and Needies. Both appeared to be normal humans in appearance, but Nobles became the rulers, having main power over all essential matters of the world including banking, media, entertainment, military, ways of communications and other political, social, cultural and financial matters, while the Needies were just the ordinary workers in factories and mansions owned by Nobles. Not only that, Nobles were engaged in barbaric yet apparently royal traditions of hunting and torturing the Needies, more specifically on their Saturday’s parties to satisfy both their unfulfilled hunger and to pay tribute and thankfulness to the God for creating them superiors. In such brutal reality, there rises a rebellious child named Keith Janes who, despite being among the Nobles, takes the most eminent stand against their barbarism and other sadistic desires with the use of his higher IQ than others.

The era of human dominance on Earth had come to an end. Dragonborns, powerful beings with divine abilities, now ruled the world. Humans were relegated to slavery, forced to construct grand castles and labor on farmlands for their dragon overlords. The dragons had conquered every kingdom on earth except for one that thrived despite their oppressive reign - Eldoria. This prosperous kingdom had a dark secret behind its success and resilience against the dragonborns’ threats. Every decade, the dragonborns of Scalethorne demanded a tribute of slaves from Eldoria, and the time for the next offering was drawing near. In accordance with the kingdom's customs, King Rodric prepared slaves and a rare mineral resource to appease the dragon king. However, Rodric was horrified when the demand turned to something far more precious. His daughter, Aria.

After the destruction of their coven and the death of the coven leader, Sara, Mary, Isabelle, Emily, and Elizabeth made their way to Salem, the one place where no witch was safe. Under the new coven leader Sara, everyone explores what Salem has to offer to each of them. Their bonds will be put through test after test all the while keeping their secret safe from the watchful eye of the town. Will they come out in triumph or fail and suffer the fate as the previous witches did.

Frostfire: Mr. Grumpy and His Little Flower Isabelle When I took the job working for Sebastian Kingston, I thought it was my chance to secure a better future for my daughter. But nothing could have prepared me for the cold, dangerous allure of my new boss. Sebastian is everything I don't want, everything I can’t have, yet I’m drawn to him in ways I can’t explain. When he offers me a weird deal—to be his fake girlfriend for a month—the money is too good to refuse, but can my heart survive the bargain? What begins as a simple arrangement quickly turns into a tangled mess of desire and fear. As I get closer to Sebastian, the line between reality and the charade blurs, leaving me terrified of losing everything that matters most. But then I quickly realize that falling for this man could mean losing the only things I hold dear. Sebastian Hiring Isabelle Summers was supposed to be a straightforward arrangement—a job, nothing personal. But from the moment she stepped into my world, everything shifted. She’s warm and full of life, the opposite of the cold control I’ve perfected. She doesn’t belong in my world, yet I can’t seem to resist her. So I make her a deal—be my fake girlfriend for a month to get my family off my back. Simple, right? Except nothing about Isabelle is simple. The more time I spend with her, the harder it is to keep my distance. What started as a calculated move is quickly spiraling into something I never expected, the walls I’ve built are beginning to crumble. And when she suddenly runs from me at a crucial moment of my life, I am left to wonder if I really know the woman I am hopelessly falling for.

The Vampire Mary follows Mary, an ordinary girl who is suddenly summoned to a nightmarish world by a cult of vampire wannabes. Trapped in this dark and twisted reality, she accidentally turns someone into a vampire and must now help them grow stronger—all while trying to protect her own family. But in a world filled with horrors that rival even her own reality, survival is just the beginning. It is a Fantasy, Dark Fantasy, Isekai, Horror, Action, and Adventure

Two thousand years ago, it happened, and now it's happening again. The colosseum went up in flames during the Republic's 80th-anniversary celebration, and in all that chaos, Isabelle Herakles, head representative and Eduardo's mother, disappeared. Eduardo knew that with the Republic on the edge of a cliff, this was no random attack but part of a plot to destabilize the state. While noble families schemed and ancient enemies prepared for war, the great nations of Kenia, Chedor, and Hanover circled like vultures. Eduardo had to find his mother, stop the revolution, and save the Republic, but danger lurked around every corner. Who could he trust?

Rhea thought she was helping her sister by sacrificing her own freedom but she was proven wrong . she was brutally killed by her own sister and she wished she was never born. An opportunity was given to her to live again but in Isabelle's body and on one condition, GET REVENGE for Isabelle. How will Rhea execute her plans; Isabelle also thought her world was perfect until her fiance left her in their engagement day and her sister killed her. she got an opportunity to reincarnate but in Rhea's body. how will she get revenge for Rhea.

In a world filled with competing empires, kingdoms, and republics, magic and political power become the primary weapons in the fight to control the destiny of humanity. The Aurelthia Empire, the strongest empire that ruled a single continent, forced the smaller kingdoms to pay tribute and submit under their iron law. However, behind the splendor and power, ancient secrets and mysterious prophecies threaten the stability of the world. Cillian Griff and his other friends who survived the destruction of their refuge by Aurelthia's minions, part ways with promises to meet again and form a rebel organization as an adult. Years later, they lead "God's Decree Law", an organization that aims to overthrow the empire and create a new, just world. they fought hard until they got their degrees and became prominent figures, but their ambitions will remain unchanged because basically they became like this In order to become an absolute power to fight against the Empire and the kingdom. Set against the backdrop of a world rich in culture, magic and history, this story tells of the struggles of Cillian and his Colleagues against the tyranny of the empire. They must face internal conflicts, betrayals, and dark secrets about the world's and their own past. Will they succeed in creating a new world, or become a victim of an inevitable Forecast?

I know this will catch your eyes. "I will have my revenge, they will feel exactly what i felt." Ruby has always believed in kindness, yet life has repaid her with betrayal. Framed by her sister and her rival, she’s cast aside by her fiancé her career destroyed, and her own family disowns her. Broken and desperate, Ruby attempts to drown her sorrows, only to face even more danger—until a mysterious stranger intervenes. He offers her a way out, a contract marriage with no strings attached. For him, a wife with no family connections; for her, a chance to reclaim her life and seek revenge. With a new name, identity, and face, Ruby reenters the world, determined to rise again and make those who wronged her pay. But questions linger. Why did he choose her? What hidden motives lie beneath his calm exterior? As Ruby’s life takes unexpected turns, she finds herself caught between her past wounds and the dangerous allure of a future with him. Falling in love was never part of the deal, both they both did. But their live forbids them to be together. Will she reclaim her life—and her heart—without losing herself in the process? Read this book and you won't regret it..who wants to see Isabelle slowly turning into a badass that Logan will be chasing her back?

Emily Parker, a brilliant but overworked game designer in modern-day Vancouver, never expected to wake up inside the world of her own creation. One moment, she was finalizing the latest update for Beneath the Veil of Roses, a Regency-era role-playing game she meticulously designed, and the next, she found herself inhabiting the body of Evelyn Darrow—the novel’s infamous villainess, destined for ruin. Armed with the knowledge of the plot and the fate that awaits her, Emily refuses to accept Evelyn’s tragic ending. With cunning strategy, charm, and wit, she sets out to rewrite her own fate, navigating the treacherous social hierarchy of high society while unraveling secrets that could change everything. As she builds unlikely alliances—including a wary truce with the dangerously charming Lord Frederick Ashbourne and a budding friendship with the beloved heroine, Lady Isabelle Fairfax—Emily must tread carefully. One misstep could send her spiraling toward the doom the original Evelyn was meant to face. But as she reshapes the story, the world around her begins to shift in ways she never predicted. With new enemies lurking in the shadows and an unexpected romance threatening to complicate her plans, Emily must answer one question: If she changes the story enough… will she ever be able to return home? In this enthralling tale of intrigue, strategy, and second chances, one woman dares to rewrite destiny itself.

Li Qing traveled back to the early Ming Dynasty. By a stroke of fate, he became a disciple of Zhang Latta and had been living an easy life. In the 15th year of Hongwu's reign, Empress Ma was seriously ill. By a strange twist of fate, Li Qing became the attending doctor. From then on, Li Qing embarked on his journey in the Ming Dynasty. He had experienced the bloodshed in the Hongwu period and had been involved in the cruel war of the Jingnan Campaign. He had witnessed the grandeur of all nations paying tribute during the Yongle period and the prosperity of the Renxuan Reign. He had served as a member of the Jinyiwei and had also become a cabinet minister. He had fought against the Tartar and Oirat tribes and had also battled against Japanese pirates. He was a close friend of Wang Yangming and had also frequented brothels with Tang Bohu... He was a man forgotten by the long river of time.

In a world where ancient pacts still bind mortal families to the whims of the fae, fifteen-year-old Ali must spend her summers in the Summer Court as tribute—a centuries-old price for a mysterious transgression committed by her ancestors. But what begins as a journey into a realm of enchanting beauty quickly reveals itself as a dangerous game of politics, power, and hidden agendas. When the enigmatic Summer Queen announces that some tributes, including Ali, will be sent to stay with the Winter Court, Ali finds herself caught in a web of fae intrigue. Ali must uncover the truth behind her family's ancient agreement with the fae—before she becomes another casualty of their immortal games. I will be publishing this novel on Royal Road.

Sofie wakes up in a mature-rated novel titled “Claiming The Beast” as Sofia Alizo, the rejected sickly female. From a person of the interstellar era to a villain’s beloved younger sister who is destined to die for the female lead and male lead, she is determined to stay away from the shitty plot. Stay away from the notorious male lead, Luther Drakkon. Stay away from death. Sofie strives hard to live the life she always wanted while slowly brainwashing her brother to stay away from the plot. She joins the annual Tribute for a chance to study at the prestigious Alpha Academy in hopes of standing on her own while protecting her life and her brother. But try as she does, she still pulls the attention of a certain male lead whether she likes it or not…

Born into the dark underworld of the Cojuangco Mafia Organization, Sarah Isabel Fortex's life was marked by power and danger from the very beginning. Her mother, Fenn Isabel Fortex, was a fiercely loyal and intelligent mafia queen, loved by her daughter but betrayed by those closest to her. Fenn's rise to power was orchestrated by Wyatt Felix Lim's grandfather, Auto Dane Lim, who saw potential in her that others, including Wyatt, resented. Forced into an arranged marriage, Wyatt harbored hatred toward Fenn, planning her downfall with his ex-fiancé, Kristine Madielle Lorre, whose own lineage was entwined with a rival mafia organization. The betrayal culminated in a brutal act of violence, where Fenn was captured, tortured, and killed in front of a helpless four-year-old Sarah. Years later, Sarah has grown into a formidable force, her heart hardened by the loss and betrayal she witnessed. Driven by the memory of her mother's strength and the burning desire for justice, Sarah embarks on a perilous journey through the treacherous mafia world. With every step, she unravels the lies, exposing those who wronged her, and reclaiming her place in a world that tried to break her. "Her Dangerous Wrath" is a gripping tale of betrayal, revenge, and the relentless pursuit of power, where loyalty is scarce, and vengeance is the only path to redemption.

William is a rich business tycoon who owns brandy company his parents died when he was at the age of 12 . He then made a promise to his self he must avenge his parents death.it became more interesting when he saw Isabel William was at his office preparing for his online conference meeting when he heard a knock at his office door he said come in. Isabel walked into the office and was blowen away by the decor of the office the office was transparent. William said how can I help you ....well sir someone said you can help me with so I came to ask for help . he turned his chair around and said am listening go ahead I am hoping you can help me with some money I will give you anything you want I promise ..... He raised his head from the document anything I want are you sure of this deal . you about to sign a deal with the devil little kitten . He smirked . I was amazed by his look his blue eyes was so captivating his red Rossy lips his face was breathtaking I was in daze ... He snapped me out of my own world of admiring him I realised he was standing so close to me he whispered in my ears saying why can't I resist your cuteness .... I was shocked sir are you going to help me he cut me off in my speak saying call me William....Ummm ok William ..I love how my name sounds on your lips I was surprised this guy is shameless ..... ............... what do you think will happen next well you will find out soon what will William want in return ....

Elena is caught in a storm of conflicting emotions as Marcus tries to explain his side, claiming that he never stopped loving her and wants to atone for his mistakes. Meanwhile, her mother Isabel resurfaces, offering her own version of events and encouraging Elena to finish what she started: bring Marcus down completely and reclaim the legacy stolen from her family. As Elena inches closer to the truth, she must navigate a dangerous game of betrayal, love, and vengeance. In the end, she must decide: Will she continue her path of revenge and expose Marcus, even if it means her son will lose the chance to know his father? Or will she uncover the deeper truth and confront her mother’s role in the past, choosing a future where forgiveness might pave the way for redemption?

it majors one Isabel and Ethan as now they are neighbors and Isabel doesn't like that since she could never fall for him but later things take a whole turn over when the father reveals that both him and Ethans dad work together. they both dislike one another but Ethan falls for Isabel but Isabel falls hard as their love story and drama unfolds

In a dark room, a tall man stood arrogantly, like an emperor, and she was the slave girl who paid tribute to him. After a week of torture for seven days and seven nights, what awaited her seemed to be the beginning of another world. However, this was just the prelude to a more complicated story - when she was pregnant, the doctor asked coldly: "Do you want to keep the child or not?" Her heart was broken, and the whole world seemed to collapse. Four years later, the woman had become a beautiful mother, but her little boy made her heart tight. The little boy hugged her neck dissatisfiedly, and his tone was full of domineering: "Mommy is mine alone, I don't want to share it with others!" Facing this precocious child, the woman's heart was filled with complex emotions - she could only give this deep love and protection to the only baby in front of her. In the constant challenges and growth, she gradually transformed from a weak girl to a strong mother, determined to protect her most precious existence, no matter how many storms there are ahead.

In the dark side of A'en Esari, a world tidally locked to its sun, treachery is the coin of the realm. After the withering wars, the emperor undying has proclaimed his dominions, the one true empire, and rules in Khandor alongside his ephors. Yvain the younger, landless knight of the realm, awakens after a long slumber to discover that his spawn is dead. Consumed by regret, he sets off in vengeance. When he and Dyani meet in a ball at Ona Serin and submit to a night of pleasure, they soon uncover that the other is tied to the secrets they are after. Sired and raised in the Mortal Pavilion, Dyani serves as scholar and scribe, and spends her days cataloging the events that others will come to call history. Chancing upon a blood vial hidden in a rare book, she becomes privy to a secret that will not only make her an enemy of the realm but will have the most powerful vampires baying for her blood. Esvele Solarin, third princess of the Solarin kingdom of the light realm, is sent to the other side of the continent in place of her sister as a tribute to the emperor. Unsure of her purpose and trying to make a home among bloodsucking strangers, she finds a friend in Isran, a vampire whose charismatic guise blinds her to the evil underneath. As she falls deeper into his web, she realizes that there are worse things than vampires in the dark realm. In a world rife with conspiracies, terrors, and vampires that will exceed any limit to keep their power. The fate of Lunar dominions will rest on the decisions of the trio, to either stand against the powers that be or collapse under the weight of their desires.

Isabel Snow, a spoiled heiress in the Snow family was forced to marry a CEO. Carlisle DelaVega. She already had a high school lover whom she was still in love with. But Adrain, her lover has from a third tier family and that alone made him not qualified enough to marry Isabel. Nevertheless, Isabel still loved him and was strongly against the marriage. She even planned to flee with Adrian but was caught in the act. As a result, her heartless father made his military men beat Adrian blue black in front of Isabel. Isabel had already committed a hideous mistake because of Adrain and that has caused her family a great deal. Combining all of these together, she had no choice but to marry Carlisle DelaVega. Carlisle DelaVega was a prominent business tycoon and the man in every ladies dream. Unfortunately for these ladies he was already engaged to Isabel before he was even born. It was an arrangement between both their Grandparents. He didn't like that idea but for his Grandpa's sake he had to agree. Unfortunately for him, he had unknowingly fallen in love with Isabel. But he knew Isabel hated him and was determined to get her....... He just didn't know that they would soon divorce in prison. " You wanted a divorce right. It is hear. Sign it now" He said emotionlessly and looked straight at the poor girl opposite her.

Isabelle found a whole new world in her world of despair after she lost her mom to death. She met new people, fell in love with a man who had issues with forgetting and dealing with his Evil ex girlfriend.

เครื่องบรรณาการของเทพงู 蛇神之致敬 เล่ม 1 [ Tribute of the Serpent ] [เวอร์ชันภาษาไทย] โปรย : 简介 ในวสันตฤดูเดือนยี่ เวียนครบรอบในทุกสิบสองปี เป็นปีที่มนุษย์จะเข้าใกล้โลกของเหล่าทวยเทพมากที่สุด เจ้าสาวของท่านเทพหลงเหนียนได้รับการคัดเลือกแล้วในปีนี้ อาเป้ย ไม่เห็นด้วยกับการส่งเครื่องสังเวยแด่เทพ นางไม่เคยยินยอม! นางเพิ่งอายุสิบแปดปีไม่กี่วันมานี้โดยที่นางไม่เคยได้มีชีวิตเป็นของตนเองเลย นางไม่เคยได้ปิ่นปักผมเยี่ยงสตรี นาน ๆ ครั้งนานนางจะได้กินอาหารดี ๆ แล้วนี่มันเรื่องอะไร! ท่านเจ้าเมืองผู้สูงศักดิ์ผู้ปกครองแคว้นทั้งสิบหกแคว้น ทั้งที่ปกติจะมีธุระยุ่งวุ่นวายตลอดเวลา ยังอุตส่าห์มาส่งนางด้วยตนเอง พร้อมทั้งทหารองครักษ์ผู้เป็นจอมยุทธฝีมือเก่งฉกาจหกนาย ถืออาวุธครบมือเพื่อมาคุ้มครองนางไปส่งให้ถึงมือท่านเทพ "ไปเถิด บัดนี้ก็ถึงเวลาของเจ้าแล้ว เจ้าจะได้ไปอยู่กับเหล่าทวยเทพ เพื่อเป็นเกียรติยศแก่บ้านเมืองและบิดามารดาของเจ้า การที่เจ้าเป็นสตรีจิตใจกล้าหาญยอมเป็นผู้เสียสละในวันนี้ ขอให้เจ้าจงภูมิใจ ข้าเองก็จะไม่ลืมเจ้าเช่นกัน... อาเป้ย" "ท่านคงไม่ลืมข้าแน่ล่ะใต้เท้า ข้าทราบดีว่าเส้นทางนี้มิใช่ไปเป็นเจ้าสาวของทวยเทพแต่อย่างใด ข้ากำลังจะไปเป็นอาหารงูต่างหาก" --------------------------- เรื่องราวการเสียสละของเครื่องบรรณาการ ผู้กลายมาเป็นสมบัติเทพปีศาจในเทวโลก --------------------------- "ดู ๆ ไปแล้ว... เจ้าในยามป่วยไข้ช่างงดงามนัก ยิ่งเสียกว่าพัดสีทอง น้ำเต้าวิเศษ กระจกหยินหยาง ข้าว่ามีสิ่งของหลายอย่างที่ข้าโปรดปราน ข้ามีของหายากอีกหลายชิ้น การที่เจ้าผ่ายผอมไปสักหน่อย ไม่ใช่ปัญหา..." เสียงของบุรุษเทพดังก้องในห้องสี่เหลี่ยม ประตูหน้าต่างเปิดกว้างให้ลมพัดผ่าน งูสีนิลสนิทเลื้อยคลานมากระซิบอยู่ข้างหูของนาง "...อย่างไรเสีย ข้าขอให้เจ้าเข้าใจว่าข้าไม่ได้คิดอะไรมากไปกว่าการที่เจ้าเป็นสมบัติชิ้นหนึ่ง หาใช่สตรีของข้าแต่อย่างใด" แล้วเหตุใดท่านต้องเอาอกเอาใจนาง ขนาดใต้เท้าจีกงและนางฟางเหนียงเอ่ยปากตำหนิว่าบุรุษไม่ควรอยู่ในห้องนอนตามลำพังกับสตรีซึ่งมิใช่ภริยาของตน และอาเป้ยมิใช่สมบัติธรรมดา นางมีใบหน้าอันงดงามมากพอจะทำให้ท่านกลายเป็นข่าวฉาวในเทวโลกได้ เทพอู่เฉินก็หาได้ฟังผู้ใหญ่ จำแลงกายเป็นอสรพิษ เปิดประตูหน้าต่างทุกบานอย่างเปิดเผย คอยเฝ้านางอย่างไม่ให้คลาดสายตา จะมีเพียงเวลาที่สตรีทั้งสองเข้ามาเปลี่ยนเสื้อผ้าให้นางเท่านั้น เทพอู่เฉินถึงออกไปยืนรอด้านนอกในร่างบุรุษ อาเป้ยคิดถึงบุรุษเทพปีศาจยามนี้ นางคิดว่าสมองของท่านน่าจะไม่ปรกติ "ข้าว่าข้าคงจะเป็นสมบัติที่ท่านโปรดปรานมากที่สุด มากกว่าชิ้นใด ท่านจึงหวงแหนข้าถึงเพียงนี้ ไม่เช่นนั้นข้าคงเข้าใจผิดไปว่าท่านเป็นบุรุษเทพประหลาด การกระทำของท่านจึงมักขัดแย้งกันเองอยู่เสมอ" "เจ้าควรพักผ่อนให้มากกว่าพูดจาหยอกล้อกับข้า อาเป้ย ข้าไม่ใช่มิตรสหายของเจ้า" นางกำลังยิ้ม! หัวเราะเทพอู่เฉินด้วยเสียงแหบแห้งของนางอย่างไม่มีผู้ใดหาญกล้ากระทำมันมาก่อน ดวงตาเรียวรีของนางราวจิ้งจอกเจ้าเล่ห์ จิ้งจอกไม่ว่าจะตระกูลไหน ล้วนมีนิสัยเช่นนางในเวลานี้ นางช่างทำตัวขวางหูขวางตา ทว่านำพาความรู้สึกชุ่มชื้นหัวใจอย่างน่าประหลาด เทพอู่เฉินนึกขัดหูขัดตานางนัก ทว่ายังคงจ้องมองดวงตากลมโต สดใสราวดอกไม้ผลิบานในสวนของทวยเทพ ในร่างอสรพิษ ชูคอตระหง่านอยู่ตรงหน้านาง "ใช่แล้วล่ะ... เป็นบุญของข้ายิ่งนัก ได้เป็นสมบัติอันโปรดปรานของท่าน... เทพอู่เฉิน"

A "Breaking Into Your Heart" Story. Since she's been a little girl, she has known the true nature of men: cunning, shameless, and selfish. The not so trustworthy opposite sex has left a deep mark withing her, something she has been fighting with as boys started to become more and more appealing to her eyes. Cassidy loves her best friend, the reason she's been freaking out lately, as Isabelle has just hooked up with the hottest guy in school. It is all fine now, her best friend was happy, and she was starting to relax about her new brother-in-law seemed like a good person. That, until his hot best friend showed in scene. It was unexpected, like those electric shocks you get when you touch someone out of the blue. They scare the shit out of you, but when you pay close attention, it was only to find that electric balance withing yourself. Will this clash between opposites actually work out?