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Rocco Di Malvento lived a short, but loving life in his previous world, surrounded by a caring family. Despite suffering from a terminal illness, he found solace in books, especially his favorite BL novel >. But when he dies, he wakes up in an unexpected new life—as the weak, neglected second son of a powerful mafia family. Now reborn in the world of the novel, Rocco finds himself in a terrifying situation: he's the useless younger brother of Sylas, the main protagonist, and likely doomed to die young unless he changes the course of his life. So, what's his plan? Simple—befriend the protagonist, avoid being a spoiled brat, and secretly recruit Sylas's future allies to protect him. First target? Georgio the Hyena, an infamous killer. Rocco's strategy: charm the terrifying man and make him his ally instead of Sylas’s. It's a ridiculous plan, but hey, at least Rocco is trying. Can he survive the mafia world and avoid his tragic fate? He hopes so. After all, he’s just a kid trying to make the most of his second chance!

how did that accident happen...........................Who was the one who caused the accident?.............. I really love you Aryan................................................. My family will never accept it.......................... I want to fulfill my mom's wish, and I can do anything for that............................................. What will you get by doing this fake drama?......... I went there to cheat on him and ended up falling in love with him............. I cheated on him, I don't think he will ever trust me............ I don't care why you came but I really love you..................................... This is the story of two people whose lives were completely different but how did they meet and what happened between them. How did love blossom between them? Know the story of Aditya and Aryan with me. I hope you guys will like my story. {This story is a bl story, those who don't like Bl should stay away from it}

[18+, nsfw, mature content, sensitive content] After the death of his parents in a car accident, Akagi Suga sold his parents' house and moved to another area. He raised his younger brother alone, their life didn't go smoothly but at least as long as Suga lived with his younger brother, their life was always pleasant. Until finally people from IHPS (International Human Protection Squad) approached him, making Akagi Suga remember again that his father was a former instructor of that special forces. He didn't want to get involved with people from an organization created by elites under the guise of ‘military’, an organization filled with crazy people, but when Nakajima Yuki, his childhood friend asked Suga to join IHPS, at first Suga refused, however— "It wasn't an accident, both your parents were killed." He already had this suspicion for a long time. 'Will going to IHPS make it easier for me to find out which organization killed my parents?' And why did a madman named Zion Hughes always make it difficult for him to find out about the organization? (ps ; I won't give warning for adult scenes iykwim, I will give warning if there's sensitive content)

Robin was raised to be the perfect omega son of King Harold Marcella of the Marcella Dynasty like his siblings. In a kingdom where Omegas were only good for breeding stock, Robin wanted to be more. He thought his life would have the same path as his two elder omega brothers but it had other things planned. Good boy Robin, who followed all the rules his entire life, will break every one of them for his Alpha. Alpha Thrall has never bowed down before another man, woman or omega. Every king shivers from his name. But for his omega he will bow, he will beg. He will worship the ground his mate walks on. A love story, a revenge story, and a story of self discovery. Knotting, MPreg, and Mating

“Where do you think you are going with those bags?” Xander interrogated as soon as he cornered her. “Of course, I’m leaving you!” She said, standing her ground, despite the fear in her eyes. “Why?” “You forgot to mention how dangerous you were.” Xander let out a deep throaty chuckle. “Sweetheart, you didn’t ask.” “I don’t care! I don’t want to be a part of this anymore!” She insisted. Xander shook his head. “Too late. We are already married. You now belong to me, and divorce is out of the question.” — Aurora Swift’s world shatters when Owen—her boyfriend of five years—breaks up with her via text. The betrayal deepens when she finds out he’s also getting engaged to her half-sister, Olivia Swift on the same day. Heartbroken and filled with rage, Aurora has a one-night stand with Xander Scott, Owen’s enigmatic uncle and the youngest billionaire in the country. When the fling leads to a marriage proposal from Xander with a promise to help her get her revenge, Aurora finds it hard to refuse. However, Aurora soon realizes that this is anything but a whirlwind romance. Xander Scott hides more secrets than Aurora knows, and the dangers that follow his mysterious identity soon bring about complications in their marriage. When Xander’s secret identity comes to light, will Aurora choose to remain in the marriage as her love for him has grown in depth, or let it drive them apart?

William: "Jonathan is mine. Only mine." Jonathan: "It's better to love me the way I am, William." Walter: "You two don’t get it, do you? You’re both mine. And I’ll do whatever it takes to make sure of it."

Three rejections. Three shattered dreams. That was Layla’s reality, all because she was different—a half-shifter in a world obsessed with purity. Ostracized, shunned, and finally sold off like a pawn to the most feared ruler alive—the Lycan King. He was ruthless, a king with a graveyard of brides, each one a ghostly reminder of a fate worse than death. Layla loathed him. Hated the way his gaze cold and fathomless, held no warmth for her. Hated how his touch, both thrilling and terrifying, sent an uninvited chill down her spine. --- “I hate you!” I screamed, hands clenched so tight my knuckles ached. He sighed, a smirk curling at the edge of his lips, his tone mocking as he closed his book with a deliberate snap. “Stressed, are we?” he asked, strolling toward me, each step reminding me exactly who held the power here. “Lucky for you,” he drawled, rolling up his sleeves as he stopped just inches away, “I know exactly 70 ways to ease those nerves.” His fingers brushed my cheek, a touch that seemed to burn into my skin. “The first… a hug.” His voice dropped to a rough whisper as he leaned in, breath hot against my ear. “And the rest... well, that's 69? what do you say about that?" I swallowed hard, my heart thudding wildly as he tilted his head, waiting for me to react, that insufferable smirk still in place. “What’s the matter, darling?” he murmured, a taunt lingering in his gaze. --- A Dangerous Obsession Can she resist the pull, or will she dance into the flames of her own destruction? A dark dive into obsession, raw need, and the razor’s edge between desire and devastation. --- LYCAN KING CASSIAN I will tear her apart piece by piece, feeding the wildfire that grips her with each shuddered breath. Like air to flame, I’ll claim every inch, drawing heat from her skin until it sinks into her bones. Her pulse will race under my hands, her breaths shallow, pleading. Her eyes may scream, but her lips will still murmur my name. That first taste of fear will only feed something deeper—a need that burns through her veins, molten and fierce. And just when she’s too far gone to turn back, I’ll twist the knife, giving her the pain she’s learned to crave. She’ll be the moth to my flame, helpless against the very thing that will consume her.

Tangtang's greatest dream is to live a simple life with the people he loves the most, but even at an early age, he soon learned that life was never meant to be easy. His parents abandoned him to marry their new love. His boyfriend, whom he loved for five years, cheated and left him for his half-brother. Friends whom he genuinely treated like family mock and gossip behind his back. And the one person who had ever genuinely loved him, his grandmother, passed away because he was unable to provide her with the necessary medication. At the end, all the people he loved had left and abandoned him. What is he working for? Why does he need to study hard? Why does he need to suffer? Everything turned dull and became a regular routine for him to continue living. Until he learned to play around, the only excitement in his mundane life was having sex with different strangers that he met at a bar once a week. Unacceptable? Disgusting? Yes! But he started to get addicted to the warmth and sweetness that he could feel once in a while from people he didn't even know the names of. Is this the life he dreamed of? No. He knew that this was not the life he was supposed to have. He tried to oppose this so-called fate, but the more he did, the worse his life got. As the days and years passed, he started to accept this cycle. Until one day, he woke up in a new world. Is this a second chance bestowed upon him to achieve his dream? ________________________. English is not my first language. Kindly comment if there is a wrong grammar or spelling. Thank you.

LEVI ACKERMAN, 30 years old and the eldest grandson of Ackerman third generation. As the Managing Director of Ackerman Group, CEO of Ackerman Travel & Entertainment and the future heir of Ackerman Group, one of the largest companies in France. He is admired for his intelligence, strength, and the one with the most striking look of the Ackerman Family. Everyone who meets him falls under his spell, except for one person, Haruka Charles Auclair. HARUKA CHARLES AUCLAIR, 28 years old, comes from the prestigious Auclair noble bloodline. A prodigy with sharp mind and an untouchable reputation. He has served as Levi's secretary for over two years. But unlike everyone else, Haruka remains utterly unimpressed by his boss. Because he has a face like an angel, people often called him a handsome guy with pretty face. From the moment Levi met Haruka, he fell in love. But for two years, he kept his feelings hidden, only to learn that Haruka's heart belonged to someone else that he actually knows. But Haruka's love for that person didn't remain for that long after his heart was shattered into pieces by the person he loves. "I like you." "You know I don't like you." "I do. In fact, I love you, and you'll fall for me. I don't need the words 'I like you' from you. One day, I'll make sure you'll say the words 'I love you'." "You really shouldn't be hoping for something like that." Will Haruka's heart ever change, or will Levi's love remain unrequited forever?

A naive fox and a cunning tiger, tangled in a dangerous game of secrets—Sohwa and Dohwi’s thrillingly seductive cohabitation! Sohwa, a red fox half-beast born with rare white fur, was shunned by her pack and forced to live a lonely, solitary life. Her days were filled with quiet isolation until one fateful day, while wandering the mountains, she stumbled upon Dohwi, an abandoned wildcat cub on the brink of death. Moved by compassion, she decided to take him in. “We’re different species, so we won’t go into heat with each other. You’re gentle and kind, so living together should be fine. What do you think?” And so begins their life together. But the “wildcat” Sohwa rescued turns out to be anything but ordinary. Dohwi is no mere feline—he’s a tiger reborn after a thousand years, hiding a ferocious side that Sohwa never saw coming. Terrified that Sohwa might abandon him if she learns the truth, Dohwi does everything in his power to conceal his identity. Yet, as time passes, Sohwa begins to sense that Dohwi is hiding something. When she starts showing signs of fear and attempts to flee, Dohwi begins scheming to keep her by his side. “You’re all I have, Sohwa. You know that.” Who will win this battle of wills—Dohwi, determined to keep Sohwa close, or Sohwa, desperate to escape the tiger’s grasp? #Romance #Sexual #Fantasy #Comedy #Romanticcomedy #Anthropomorph #Obsessive Text copyright ⓒ 2024 by MaCherie All right reserved. The Korean edition was originally written by 마셰리, Korea Translated and Published by We’ve Lab.

Di dalam lingkaran kebaikan dan kejahatan, siapa yang adil? Dalam ketidaktahuan dan emosi yang hampa, siapa yang berbicara? Peperangan antar ras, pengkhianatan, iblis, dewa, saint, pahlawan, penyihir, ksatria, pemburu, dan artefak ... di dalam dunia yang di penuhi tangisan dan keputusasaan, tiga jiwa mati terlahir kembali, membawa maksud rahasia dan kesesatan di dunia ini. Ini adalah kisah "Tiga Reinkarnator" di dunia yang berbahaya. ============================= *Karya Original* *Berikan kritik dan saran kalian agar aku bisa mencoba menjadi lebih baik karena ini adalah novel pertama ciptaanku.* *Bad Writing,

All that Axel has left after his first love are hot, blurry summer memories… And a son, left on his doorsteps, while the young male omega who birthed the kid vanished into thin air. Barely an ‘adult’ himself, Axel would have struggled as a young single father, if it wasn’t for the help of his own parents, who supported him through the whole ordeal, making sure that neither he nor his son were ever lacking anything, be it love or money. Five years later, he’s a fresh college graduate, starting a job at his parents’ company, while his son - growing healthily and happily - is attending kindergarten. Despite his parents’ insistence, Axel is reluctant to date again, afraid of another heartbreak, but mostly out of worry about how his potential partner would treat his son, if they were to have any more children together. Secretly, he’s hoping to find his lost omega - for his son who’d want to meet his ‘daddy’, if not for himself. As he is going about his daily life, a cute barista, a male beta and the owner of a freshly opened coffee shop near his office, catches his attention. Will he move on from his lost love… Or is there more to the mysterious beta than he thought? ———————————— After sleeping with a cute alpha one hot summer night during his first heat, Elias’ whole life quickly fell into pieces. First the alpha disappeared in the morning, leaving not even a note as he returned to the city, but only the servants to chase Elias away, and then soon after, Elias discovered he got pregnant?! With his father in jail and his family dirt poor, how was Elias, still a high schooler, supposed to raise the kid himself? Out of options, he turned to the alpha’s family for help… Only to be threatened with his mother and elder sister’s jobs, if he doesn’t quietly hand the child away and disappear. What could have a young, powerless, poor omega such as himself do? Out of worry for his loved ones, Elias had no choice but to surrender to the demands. Five years later, he returns. With his appearance changed beyond recognition, his family safe abroad, faked gender, and a changed name, he opens a coffee shop near the company owned by the alpha’s family. His goal? Get revenge and get his child back… At least that was the plan. However, soon he discovers things won’t be so easy. How is he supposed to get his revenge without hurting his son in the process? …Should he just give up, and be happy with watching his child grow up happily, even if just from a distance? But what is he supposed to do when that wretched alpha, who had hurt him so much, makes his heart beat faster once again? ——————————— Elias: I’m no longer that cute omega you remember. Axel, kissing Elias softly on top of his head: You seem pretty cute to me. OMEGAVERSE BL

Sébastien, a reserved and often awkward guy, is faced with a choice: stay stuck in the past or move forward. The attention of two guys complicates things. One wants him out of his life, the other still hasn’t let go. But the truth is unclear, and in the end, only Sébastien can decide his own future.

Cha Jae-Won, a Korean Chaebeol second in line heir finds himself in the sea of Africa. With the language barrier and with his frustration, he meets Vincent Agyemang. A Ghanaian handsome man,22, who happens to understand a few Korean when he almost hit Cha Jae-Won with his car. Vincent decides to help Cha Jae-Won by taking him home. How he ended up in Africa, no one knows. With his new found Ghanaian friend/helper, and the moment they had. Can Vincent be able to resist the hot handsome/beautiful Korean and can Jae-Won resist the smooth black, hot and handsome Vincent. Join me as we unravel the mystery behind Jae Won’s life in Africa.

[Warning! Mature content such as violence and sexual themes. 18+] The only thing that Kai wanted was nothing more than have a normal life. He always wanted a girlfriend until… One day, he saw a beautiful girl standing under the cherry blossom trees. The girl he saw was perfect to his eyes. Beautiful, sweet… He fell in love almost instantly. Once the finally knew each other, everything seemed to be perfect… But Kai slowly finds out that under that veil of beauty, there was a dangerous person. A beautiful girl with a dark past consumed by pain, murders and blood. As soon as they continue to date, Kai would soon find himself in a very dangerous situation where his life would’ve drastically changed… …Jealousy, obsession, pain, death, blood… “A love so deep that it hurts so much…” “Do you still love me, Kai-Kun? Am I a good girl, Kai-Kun?”

“Happy Christmas Eve!” chuckled the old man as he strapped a watch around Misha’s wrist. “Have a nice trip.” The next morning, the 25-year-old Misha woke up with a pounding headache, sore muscles, and strong nausea. In short, the perfect hangover. But when he saw his reflection in the mirror, he soon realized that the pain wasn’t caused by the terrifying amount of alcohol he had drunk the previous day. His body had shrunk. A lot. He didn’t have the time to think too much about it since his mother suddenly erupted in his room - the next day, his sister did the same thing. Mother and sister who had died a long time ago. The old man wasn't crazy. As he had predicted, Misha did travel back in time, just before losing his loved ones. And so, Misha had now one mission: changing the dreadful fate of his mother and sister and sending away his sister’s boyfriend by all means. They had to break up! Like it or not, that man will bring disaster to the family sooner or later. This time, Misha wouldn't fall for that warm smile and those gentle eyes as he knew they were hiding a cold, insensitive personality. However, things weren’t as simple as he thought, and perhaps the sister’s boyfriend was not the enemy. Perhaps, since the beginning, he had everything wrong and knew nothing of his sister. ________________ *The BL will mostly show up in the second and third volumes. It is a very slow romance, so don't expect the protagonist to fall in love quickly. In the first volume, he has too much on his mind to care about love and such. *There will be contents for 18+ in the second and/or third volume. I will put a warning at the beginning of every NSFW chapter. P@treon: https://www.patreon.com/rsvaesen?fan_landing=true

Royal gets a call one morning about a job. It is the type of job he absolutely hates but is convinced because of the pay. He isn’t pleased that he has to look after some rich brat but when the brat turns out to be more than he bargained for, what can he do? I wrote this synopsis in a rush, I’ll try fine tune it later. Do give it a read and I hope you enjoy it. Todos. Cover isn’t mine, all right to the artist.

"Devil's Heart," a tragic romance novel that caught my [Eian Roger] attention, after a long time. If you ask what's so great about it, the only answer I can give is—the green-eyed guy, Eron De Vilan, my villain. I loved that guy so much I could call myself crazy. Seriously, who else would pray for a fictional character to have a happy ending? But that scum author, broke my all hope and gave him the worst fate. As I wandered the streets, heartbroken, I met my end while trying to save a stray cat. Really... even now, I can't believe I did such a stupid thing. It's so frustrating... But what's even more nerve-wracking is the fact that I transmigrated into the novel I cherished—only to end up as the antagonist who tortures my favorite character. The only relief I had was the timeline. It’s still too early for the original story to unfold. That meant there was still time. This time, the extra would seize control of the narrative. I will rewrite the story for my villain. No matter what happens… Eron De Vilan will have his happy ending.

[FREE] [ON-GOING] “I will be with you through the roughest waves ahead. Your name alone is all I shall speak until my very last breath.” In every calamity there is, I oath to lay my life before you. “Though the sea gushes and rises, I’ll be your shadow when you succeed to reach the end and be your hope against the darkest times.” I will treasure you, value you, and love you in every way that I can. For the sake of your happiness, I will sail across the globe and provide you gold from dirt with my bare hands. “Your kindness outshines the abyss of my darkest caves.” You’re my greatest weakness I’d never want to overcome, my hope after tears and my joy after sadness. Your saving grace is the reason of my existence. “I have always been here. Own me. I beg you to never look away for I am sincerely yours and yours alone.” - Hiro (Captivated BL) Author_Z 2021 IG: daniel_blake.zd

For Satan himself masquerades as an angel of light." - 2 Corinthians 11:14 For years, Father Andrien has lived by his faith, turning a blind eye to the whispers of sin that creep through the church's sacred halls. But when Lucian arrives-a priest draped in holiness yet steeped in something far more sinister-Andrien's fragile devotion begins to fracture. Lucian is not like the others. His voice is velvet-laced temptation, his eyes hold something unreadable, something watching. He speaks of the church's rot as if he knows it intimately, whispering truths Andrien refuses to believe. Faithful men are not always righteous. The righteous are not always clean. Andrien tries to resist, yet he feels it-the pull, the gravity of Lucian's presence, the way confession slips too easily from his lips in the dark. Until the night he falls. And when the candlelight flickers against stone, when the air is thick with the weight of his own undoing, Lucian stands before the cross with a smile too cruel to be divine. "Doesn't it feel so divine to sin, Father?" Faith is fragile. Desire is relentless. And corruption... was always inevitable.

The new omega policy provides equal opportunities to everyone and due to that Kiro has landed a job. But the company and the CEO remind him of his old painful past. Not your typical omega story (well maybe a little). Don't believe me then read it to find it out.

Thank you for the support! Kindly check my other work ‘EGOTISTIC’ [18+, mature content] ‘No one can predict where life will take you or which direction your boat will sail. Despite the carefully crafted plans for a smooth journey, you'll never know what might happen along the way’ Ezra, a young man who decided to end his life due to depression and long unhealed trauma, suddenly woke up back in a familiar place, he opened his eyes wide, having a hard time processing what had just happened. He was dead, 100% sure, so why he woke up again to his life in two years ago? Anxiety and doubt mixed together to create fear within his chest, not to mention that there were so many things that were constantly changing, some things that were happening were so different from his previous life. Especially with his childhood friend— Raphael. He realized the hungry eyes the man was giving him, he had never paid much attention to it in his previous life but now—the way Raphael was looking at him with greed and adoration—Things were getting more and more complicated. "Which one is the truth?" Should Ezra take this chance to fix his past? Or should he remain drowned in guilt over his trauma? [Note : I wont give a warning for the 18+ scene, I will give a warning for a sensitive content]

Selina never expected to wake up inside the world of her brother's unfinished game after dying. A world where there are nobles, magic, and most importantly...men kissing each other. But— As memories of her new identity flood in… —She realizes she is not the protagonist. —She is not even a major character. —She is Amelia Amister, a noblewoman discarded by her family, doomed to a life of insignificance. Wanted dead by her in-game brother and with no allies in her own household, admittedly, she did not have the best start. But why is the cold-hearted female knight she could've sworn cursed her whole existence looking at her differently and why have the male leads grown fond of her? As the plot progresses, she realizes that there's a lot more to these characters than she had thought before and maybe, just maybe she'll get used to it. Oh, and she's also a dragon?!

The stability of life is what many desired. Yet life was never like that. It is like a tree, bear fruits yet it's trunk is rough in texture. A dark dome we needed to survive, where light presence was what we sought after. Alongside some company as we adjourn toward what we desired

"You look hideous! You're not even attractive in my eyes!" Those were the last cruel words Jiang Yanxu spat at his ex-wife, Yan An, before walking out of their marriage without a shred of regret. He never expected that those very words would mark the beginning of his downfall. For five years, Jiang Yanxu had indulged in pleasure, pursued his ex-boyfriend, and focused on business—while completely neglecting the one person who was supposed to be his life partner. He never provided for Yan An, never showed him affection, and never once cared. To him, their marriage was nothing but a mistake. On the day of their divorce, he thought he had finally gained freedom. He believed he would live a blissful life with the person he truly adored. But fate had other plans. Framed and thrown into prison. Exiled from his own family. Betrayed by the very man he sacrificed everything for. Alone in the darkness of his cell, he realized too late—only one person had ever truly loved him. Only one person had ever been by his side. Yan An. Then, as if the heavens pitied his despair, Jiang Yanxu woke up… five years in the past. This was his second chance. This time, he wouldn’t make the same mistake. This time, he would cherish the person he once abandoned. This time, he would never let Yan An go. "Yan An, I was wrong. Let’s start over." Yan An: "....." ----------------------------- Slowburn romance and not ABO. ^^ Seme/top protagonist.

Xiao Yi "Frost" was only 15 years old when he entered an esports team alongside his childhood friends. He was the youngest person to win the world championship trophy. And then, his team disbanded and he disappeared. [@X-Frost: I'm retired!] [@Everyone else: Did we consent to that? Get back here.] Frost left the esports world, and four years later there was a boy with light blue eyes who always slept on his brother's stream dubbed "Sleeping God". Schedule is Monday and Friday. Early releases and version 2 edits are available on Patreon.

Willow, in his past life, briefly heard of a romantic fantasy novel - Flowers of the Sky Palace. In it, there was a horrendous dangerous delirious villain who plotted the fall of a kingdom and assassination of the royal family. The only problem was - he couldn’t correlate his now grandfather who raised him with warmth and love with the evil man described in the book. Determined to get revenge for his grandfather and clear his name, his decides to do what his family is known best for. Regicide.

After getting caught up in an accident, Li Xin transmigrated into a fantasy novel called 'The Rise of the Heavenly Demon' and became the ultimate villain, Chen Zoe. Arriving fifteen years prior to the original plot, he decides to change his dark destiny and distance himself from the protagonist at any cost. However, his plans were ruined when the protagonist becomes his disciple, a twist that wasn't even part of the original novel. To escape from this situation, Chen Zoe tries every method to make the protagonist leave his side, but nothing works; in fact, it brings them even closer. They start to develop feelings for each other, but they never expect that their love will bring disaster to the entire world.

In the land of Thebes, Prince Azech-I is a ruler blessed by Anubis, a king whose power is whispered in hushed tones. But when the Pharaoh Cairo-IV's most lethal assassin, Nofri-it, is sent to end his life, fate spins a web of love and betrayal. What was meant to be a death sentence turns into a forbidden romance, as the two men fall deeply in love. But just as quickly as their bond blooms, Nofri-it vanishes without a trace, leaving Azech-I to search the world for his lost lioness. Years later, the truth shatters Azech-I's heart—Nofri-it was never a lover, but a tool sent to kill him. Betrayed and furious, Azech-I discovers that Nofri-it has been imprisoned by Pharaoh Cairo, kept in the dungeons of Memphis for failing his mission. The ruler of Thebes will stop at nothing to reclaim what is his. With vengeance in his heart, Azech-I plans to torment Nofri-it, declaring war on Cairo’s kingdom to retrieve his lover and make him suffer as he once did. When Azech-I drags a fragile, broken Nofri-it back to Thebes, the true torment begins. A man once filled with pride now plans to make Nofri-it his captive once more, keeping him caged and humiliated for the sins of his past. The battle for power, love, and revenge will tear through Egypt—nothing is sacred when the Pharaoh’s wrath is unleashed. "I loved you. You were my lioness. Now, you're nothing but a broken thing." "And yet, you will keep me, won't you? Like a pet, a prize."