Dracula Van Helsing

The Immortal Emperor, after being betrayed, was reborn as the peasant Luo Yang. He possessed the "Glance" ability, understood medical skills, knew martial arts, and came with a natural flair for showing off. In the long journey of life, everything is inferior; only showing off is supreme. Watch as the little peasant Luo Yang struts his stuff like the wind, ascends with vigor, all with the determination to show off so grandiosely that it tears through the heavens.

Van Thomas has just inherited a house from his late grandparents in the countryside and has moved into it--only to realize the house is a rather popular resort that serves all kinds of customers all year round. As the owner and manager of the building, he realizes that the inn caters to an unusual clientele, and has an even more unique staff. His secretary is named Daji. A pirate named Waverly Leviathan with resemblance to Poseidon often stays. Daji's nephew often stays and calls himself Sun Wukong. A novelist and screenwriter, Athena, is working on a masterpiece. Then there's the CEO named Odin and his twin sons named Loki. Could these mythological connections be more than coincidence?

In a dystopian future where Vampires emerged from the shadows in order to stop humanity from becoming extinct, a young woman with a dark past meets a charismatic stranger. As time goes by Private Love Aikawa of military unit 4-7, finds that she may not be as human as she first thought, and that humanity may not be the side that she should be fighting for. Battling rogue vampires, mutated creatures and her own past, Love works to unravel the mysteries behind the secretive Helsing unit. This novel starts intentionally slow through the exposition, everything kicks into gear in the latter half so hope you stick with it and enjoy the ride. I also added some song recommendations along the way to listen to whilst you read certain chapters, I hope this helps boost the experience. Please comment and vote for your favourite characters along the way :)

Esta obra es un trabajo libre, No van a seguir una linealidad convencional y solo es algo que sigue un hilo según mi opinión e interés. El primer capitulo sera un resumen de los personajes del libro y sus características En el volumen auxiliar. En las notas de autor al final de cada capítulo añadire en las notas de autor los personajes relevantes del capítulo. ______________________________________________________________________ No hay nada mejor que vivir por tu cuenta en un edificio donde tienes tu propio cuarto, reglas, espacio personal y horarios exclusivos por residentes. Mudarse no es fácil y vivir en la mansión requiere de seguir las normas del propietario por lo que vivir es difícil para quienes no son capaces de mantenerse a si mismos en ese lugar donde todos tienen sus circunstancias. Alan Wesker es un hombre que finalizó la universidad y está haciendo cursos extra después de graduarse y trasladarse a vivir en Bravely Sunrise que es un pueblo rural al paso de las montañas por la frontera en México donde sólo está su investigación para veterinaria y busca pasantia en una clínica local.

What happens when your world comes crashing down after one generational mistake you had no part in comes to take what it's owed? Alexandria Maxwell's normal life unwillingly comes to an end after she gets kidnapped from her parents home and is thrown into the pits of an undisclosed world of supernaturals, expected to start a new life as the soon-to-be wife of Lucian Blackthorne, the powerful, infamous son of Dracula. An awakening later, she finds herself the centre of a war between vampires and warewolves, where she gets to meet Aria, the Beta of her clan. Despite the chaotic circumstances, the two fall in love, but as fate had cruelly set her path in stone, she is forced to choose between the two dwellers of her heart. Who will she choose—her husband to be or her new lover? Will she be able to live with the decision she will be forced to make?

Story also made for Royal Road. Link to my account: "https://www.royalroad.com/profile/525936/fictions" Van and his friend Magus had reincarnated in another world with magic. Tasked to kill the demon lord, they set forth. Van was granted very rough skills that made life for him in that world a living hell, yet he muscled through. Magus however, was bestowed with unfair skills. Due to some of said skills, he gained a harem, which in time, included the girlfriend Van made in the world. After beating the Demon Lord, and after finding out his girlfriend had been stolen from him, he got very upset and so he went to propose to... The Demon Lord...!?

Daniel was a Game Designer who live an ordinary life. He was killed on a day when it should be the happiest day of his life as he was so close to publishing his card game. Lured to his death by his girlfriend. He become a sacrifice of some kind of ritual and died. He then got resurrected for an unknown reason along with getting the power to actualize all of the cards in his card game to the real world. Whether it was the spell, Artifact, or even a powerful creature! All can be actualized! Are you a mage and a genius Artificer? I have a Forbidden Tome of Artificing of the lost civilization. Are you interested? If so, become my pupil then! Are you a Vampire lord and the head of the most powerful vampire clan in the modern world? Now, where I kept that Legendary Vlad Dracula-The First Ancestor of The Vampire card? The holy warrior from the Vatican knocking on my door? How about meeting my bodyguard? Michaela-Defender of The Faith. (Female version of Michael) Did someone just summon an all-powerful Demon and sent it to kill me? They even sacrifice thousands of mage souls and many priceless treasures to do that. Let's test my common spell card. The almighty [Unsummon] spell! Good luck in summoning that thing again! With this power, Daniel will take his revenge on whoever did this to him and create his own empire. His magic civilization!

#Fantasy; #Apocalypse; #Harem; #Sliceoflife Harem? Yes! Harem!!! Of course (^_^)!!! (Sometime, it will have 17+ scenes) -------- If you were to be Isekaied, what kind of world would you want to go to, and what kind of person would you want to be? An adventurer in a world full of mysterious creatures? A mage or swordsman in a world of fantasy? Someone with superpowers, trying to survive in the Apocalypse? Or... to be the Young Master of a super-rich family in an urban world? In another world somewhat similar to Earth, the apocalypse has arrived, bringing with it countless monsters from the ‘Void Rifts’. Humanity is on the brink of extinction, but their faith is rekindled once again by the appearance of the 'Survivors'. The survivors possess power similar to people in fantasy novels, and they begin to help humanity fight back against the monsters. Van Negut is lucky that he came to this world; however, it is also unfortunate that he came to the world not as a protagonist but as an antagonist. He was the Young Master of a huge family in this world. He also Isekaied more than 100 years after the apocalypse had arrived. Now humans lived in small safe zones, outside of which were countless monsters from the ‘Void Rifts’. Furthermore, he was not the main villain; on the contrary, he was only a small villain who would die in the first few chapters, becoming a stepping stone for the protagonist. [Ding! The ‘Heavenly Destined Villain’ system greets its master. Starting the countdown to your death.] 15 days, 12 hours, 30 minutes... Negut: “...” He really wanted to cry. Everyone else who got Isekaied became heroes; they all became protagonists, who were able to embrace countless beauties. But him? He came to this world as a small villain; even the system counted down to his death. What the hell! Are you kidding me? Others get Isekaied as a reward, but I get Isekaied as punishment. Oy! I don’t want to be Isekaied; can you just send me straight to hell? [Ding! Congratulations on obtaining the unique Class - Void Eater] Negut looked at the notice board, saw the Void Eater profession, and realised... he was about to embark on the path to becoming a villainous boss. ----- Don't ask why my main character is dum because he is really dum (Like the Author)

HEED MY ADVICE, TO ALL WHO WILL LISTEN, THE FURY OF A WOMAN WHO LIVES ON REVENGE, EVEN IN THE FACE OF DEATH, IS A RECKONING THAT SPARES NO ONE. The Dukedom Heiress Luella Van-Rensselaer thought that by doing everything her family needed, she would have the beautiful and loving family she had always wanted. However, she ends up getting betrayed by her own twin sister and her fiancé. Having gotten fed up with her family and how badly they had put her through, Luella wishes for death, which her sister gives to her as she ends up dying in the hands of her sister and fiancé. Finally, finding the peace she had always wanted, she wakes up to when she was eighteen (18) years old as the funeral service of her father. And now filled with nothing but rage and memories of her past, she now aims to destroy the entire dukedom with its name. The Van-Rensselaer dukedom will end WITH her and BY her. ~+~ A MAN WHO LOVES HIS WOMAN WITH NO POWER OR WEALTH IS NOTHING BUT A DREAMER; BUT A MAN WHO LOVES HIS WOMAN WITH POWER AND WEALTH IS A PROTECTOR, WORTHY TO BE BY HER SIDE. And that was what Grand Duke Ozed Rhinelander was. A man who went to war for his woman, accumulated wealth for his woman, lives for his woman. And he would kill for his woman. When Luella decides to take revenge on her family, she goes to one person she fully trusts. ~+~ ~Fragment~ "Do you want this?" His voice was low, almost a growl, but there was a hint of something else beneath — something that made her heart skip a beat. She swallowed hard, her throat dry. The question hung in the air between them, heavy and tangible. "I… I don't know," She finally answered, her voice barely above a whisper. His lips curled into a smirk, a slow, dangerous smile that sent shivers down her spine. "Liar" he murmured, his voice a deep rumble that vibrated through her. "You want this. You want me." She opened her mouth to protest, to deny it, but he didn't give her a chance. His hand shot out, gripping her chin roughly, forcing her to look up at him. "Do you want me to prove it?" He asked, his voice dripping with challenge. ~+~ Tags: #Revenge #Strongfemalelead, #norape, #reincarnation, #Fakeidentity, #EdwardianEra, #VampireRomance #Smut #Supernaturalpowers #magic #darkfantasy #long-distance pining (The main characters are aware of each other's feelings but can't be physically be together yet. IN THE BEGINNING CHAPTERS). ~+~ Cover is mine. DO NOT USE ____ @AR

Crossers invaded the world and thrust Humanity into an interworld conflict. Humanity's instinct for survival was stimulated—rekindling the ancestral bloodline's legacy that lies dormant within them. Vampires, Elves, and even Demons were not mere figures of fantasy, but rather the true ancestors of Humanity in ages past. Thus, Hybrids were reintroduced to the world. Lucivar Asarafall, a man of humble origin—failed to awaken his bloodline. Despite his good deeds, his family loathed him. In his final trial, he swore to succeed but fate intervened, he was chosen as the monthly sacrifice for his city. In a near-death experience, his bloodline awakened, an Angel. A turning point in his life, but soon he realized that he was not the Angel he thought to be. In a world where the rulers were descendants of Dracula, the Dark Prince—or Chi Long, the Inferno King, the bloodline of malevolent beings from realms beyond mortal comprehension coursed through Lucivar's veins. While others became Hybrids, Lucivar became the messenger of Evil Gods, a False Angel. "Who cares about good or evil? If I kill someone wicked, it's a win, one less rival in my way. If I kill someone noble, it is still a win—the world would've consumed them sooner or later. So why not let it happen by my hand? After all, I'm more practical. I became stronger and you get a painless death, win-win" ——— Very manipulative and unhinged MC, be warned. He's a slave to the Evil Gods. A trickster God. An arrogant God. A chaotic God. A wrathful God. A puritanical God. Read to find who these Gods are! ——— Author Note: Not for those who want fast development from the start but if you want good characters, then this is your novel! Chapter 1 to 22 will be focused on the MC's descent to villainous but once it kicks off, you won't be disappointed!

INTRO: It is the story of Joe Van der Black, who has turned 18 and must take the reins of the Kardash clan. Is netory, Bro. Sorry, I don't like Netorare. ⚠️ You have been warned, this is no joke and, by the way, we will see each other in hell. DISCLEIMER: This novel is a product of my imagination with a surreal plot and should be treated as such, where each and every one of the characters is 18 years old or older and any act is previously consented, that's what the characters told me. Even if they say otherwise, it's all part of the story and their performance.

[ Milestone Reached: Unlocking Chaos Dragon ] [ … Unlocking Dracula] [ … Unlocking Zeus ] [ … Unlocking Demon King of Shadows ] ---- It was a normal day on Earth. Suddenly, the sky turned dark, and massive tower-like structures descended from above. A loud, robotic voice announced the beginning of a chaotic apocalypse. With less than two minutes on the clock, everyone was given a chance to select from a list of mystery newbie packages designed to assist them in the impending apocalypse—each package containing classes, abilities, special boosts, and powerful relics. In the midst of the chaos, Dorian, an avid reader of 'Ethereal Descent', an unpopular apocalypse novel, was stunned to discover that everything was unfolding exactly according to the novel’s kick-off plot. THE NOVEL HAS MERGED WITH REALITY! WHO IS THE PROTAGONIST? Like the others, Dorian was presented with a list of special rewards to choose from. [ You have been chosen to partake in the VIP Newbie Package ] [ Select one ] DING! [ You have awakened special ability: CHARACTER BIND ] [ You can bind with gods, devils, monsters, mythical creatures, favored sons of heaven, etc. ] [ You've unlocked: Reader's Viewpoint ] [ You've unlocked: Copycat ] [ You've unlocked: Energy Parasite ] [ You've unlocked Index Of Myth ] With his special ability, Dorian vows to dominate the novel’s world and its protagonist, while also unraveling the mysteries of the apocalypse.

What do humans want most, money, fame, power? Born an orphan, Aster saw all the other children be adopted and get into caring family, as for him, he grew in the orphanage, studied and found a job, a simple yet fulfilling life as he decided to help raise funds for the home in which he grew. Unfortunately fate seemed to play him a bad taste joke, a crazy robber, a gunshot and a bomb, why did I have to step in, when I have never cared about other people business, he wondered as his life faded away. The next thing he knew was that he was being held in the arms of the most beutiful woman he has ever seen, did he died and went to heaven, did he finally gained what he desired so much, or is he being a victim to some kind of scheme. The asnwer came to him as he was gazed by the tender eyes of that woman, the warmth of a family he longed for, during 18 years of his life, he finally got to experience it, so what could go wrong. If you were given a second chance, will you follow your desires even if they were against common sense? Follow Aster on his travel trough the multiple planets and realms as he gains the title "The Perverted Primordial" ------------------------------------ Achievement rewards: 800 power stones= 1 extra chapters (The reward chapters will be posted on the week, on a random day) ----------------------------------------------- Copyright the cover image is not mine if you are the author contact me and I will take it down. ----------------------------------------------- English is not my main language so there might be some grammar mistakes. ----------------------------------------------- Finnaly if you don't like harem and R-18 chapters this novel is not for you. (No NTR btw). ----------------------------------------------- If you like my novels please do support me by voting with your power stones, and reviewing them, also please give it a try to my other novel "Reincarnated With The Van Helsing System". ----------------------------------------------- For all those who are still reading this lets start our long journey.

‘The First Kill’ is a significant rite of passage among vampire hunters. Successfully claiming your first solo kill proves your readiness to join the guild in eradicating vampires from our beloved earth. For Maya Anderson, achieving this milestone is crucial if she wants to stand alongside her family's legacy as a hunter. Her desire to kill a vampire becomes an all-consuming obsession. This obsession takes a turn when she meets Alexander Van Helsing, a complacent legacy-born vampire who considers himself immortal supremacy. His detestation is reserved for those he considers beneath him— pesty mortal hunters who want nothing more than to kill him. —Vampires who kill humans are monsters— —Humans who kill vampires are monsters— In their game of predator and prey, which will blossom? Maya's obsession over her duties, or the forbidden love between a human and a vampire?

Anaya Cortés , cuando ella era una niña, su familia fue masacrada de una manera espantosa. Debido a eso se unió a la policía de su ciudad natal para dar con el asesino de su padre , madre , hermana y hermano una noche tormentosa de Mayo. Pero al entrar a la policía, se llevó la sorpresa que hay una anomalía de que hay algo sobrenatural en los asesinatos que van a investigar. Pero tendrá que afrontar los obstáculos de los eventos del pasado.

Many people wish to be transported to another world, beautiful women, supernatural powers, adventures and the list continues. But what happens when you are born in a place where almost everyone see you as a tool, which turned out to be useless for their purposses. Falling into the depths of despair after losing what he cared for the most, the unmistakable sound of a notification changed his destiny and the one of all the planes of existence, but was it for the good... or not? "The host's current body is too shitty for the system, physical reformation in progress", "physical reformation complete, as a one time reward for surviving the host might ask the system for a wish". Follow Daimon on his journey through a world where the existences called "Gods" are only higher ranked mages. ------------------------------------ Achievement rewards: 300 power stones= 1 extra chapters (The reward chapters will be posted on the week, on a random day) ----------------------------------- If You like monsters folklore and cute girls then be my guest ----------------------------------- The cover is not mine, so all the credit for the right owner ----------------------------------- The story will have a lot of dark elements so if you don't have stomach for that then I suggest you to leave, oh also i'm quite a pervert myself so be prepared for that (NO NTR). ---------------------------------- Finally, enjoy the story and if you like it please do support me with your golden tickets, power stones and reviews they will help me a lot.

This is the story about Troy a powerful vampire who was mistaken for a human and taken by the tower with half of the human population He is the only vampire to exist, because his kind has gone extinct.left with his half brother who is nothing but a halfling due to being half turned hundreds of years ago He remembers the days when he was a ruler,the time when he had armies of his kin ruling the world ,what happened to his kind is a mystery that will soon be revealed What happens when an all powerful being is given the opportunity to transcend to the level of the gods themselves [chaos!!!] This is the story of Dracula :GOD KILLER

Some random guy that made a build from Lt ouroumovs Worm CYOA v17 and is now in the world of Arknights with the powers of Reinhard Van astrea from re:zero on steroids

"Bajo el peso de la corona". En un continente dividido por rivalidades ancestrales y ambiciones desenfrenadas, los siete reinos han convivido en una frágil paz que podría desmoronarse en cualquier momento. Haru, un príncipe nacido en el más pequeño y olvidado de los reinos, carga con un sueño ambicioso: unir a todos los reinos y devolver la paz y prosperidad a un continente marcado por la desconfianza y los conflictos. Guiado por su determinación y un profundo sentido de justicia, Haru se enfrenta a desafíos que van más allá de las diferencias políticas y culturales. A su lado, figuras clave como Rin, su leal confidente, y Hikari, su hermana menor, serán pilares en su misión. Pero no todos comparten su visión; enemigos en las sombras conspiran para frustrar sus planes y perpetuar la discordia.

In a world thrown into chaos by mysterious portals and monstrous invaders, humanity teeters on the brink of annihilation. But when Antares Dracula and Kai Knox—the strongest warriors of a doomed future—send their powers back to their younger selves, a new hope emerges. Armed with a mysterious System, they must master their abilities and uncover the truth behind the dungeons, their growing powers, and a multiverse threat. Yet lurking in the shadows is a force so powerful, it might shatter all their efforts.

[Konten Dewasa] Ada hal-hal yang lebih baik tetap tidak diganggu dengan alasan. Terutama yang terkubur di dalam tanah. Tiga belas tahun setelah kejadian di Manor Winchester, Mallory Winchester tinggal bersama pamannya dan keluarganya. Dia akan menikah dengan seorang baron. Namun, Mallory menghadapi pengkhianatan. Putus asa, dia mulai mencari artefak terkubur yang dulu dia percayai sebagai lelucon yang diceritakan neneknya. Tapi apa yang Anda lakukan jika Anda tidak menemukan objek, tetapi seorang orang justru? Dan bukan sembarang orang, tapi makhluk abadi yang seharusnya tidak pernah melihat cahaya matahari lagi. Mallory yakin bahwa siapapun yang menciptakan Hadeon Van Doren pasti telah mencampurkan dosis besar kejahatan, sifat sadis, dan penampilan yang berbahaya tampan. Sekarang, selain masalahnya yang awal, dia harus menemukan panduan untuk menjinakkan orang ini yang memandangnya seolah-olah dia adalah makanannya berikutnya, serta menjinakkan dirinya sendiri.

Maya’s senior year feels like one long blur, a cycle of classes, routines, and endless motivational posters that do nothing to change the fact that everything feels… off. But there’s one thing that matters—the "Last Day Club." What started as a joke between Maya and her best friend, Elena, has turned into an after-school ritual. The club is the one place where they can talk about what they'd do if tomorrow was really their last day. It’s their escape, a safe spot where nothing is too serious, and the world outside doesn’t matter. When the group meets one night at Riley’s house, Elena is mysteriously absent. At first, it’s brushed off—Elena’s always busy or late. But as the hours pass and there’s still no sign of her, Maya starts to feel something isn’t right. She can’t shake the feeling that Elena’s disappearance isn’t just some random thing. And when things take a darker turn, Maya and the rest of the group are forced to confront secrets they’ve been avoiding, realizing that the Last Day Club might not be just a game after all. What started as a way to kill time and dream up outrageous “last-day” scenarios is about to become something much more dangerous—and much more real. Because when the truth finally comes out, none of them will be ready for what happens next.

What will a vengeful teen experience when he forges unlikely connections as the nation's most hated prince? Join Sévir van Doren as he navigates through his way through the challenges of achieving his goal at the Stepan Capital Academy and beyond!

An isolated and abandoned vampire Van Gies is thrust into a villainous plot where he has no choice but to save a clumsy and kind girl. Through his interactions with this kind girl, he finally finds acceptance.

Having been confessed by the person you in love with must be a dream come true. That happened to me. However, I found out later that the confession is not meant for me but for my classmate named Kyzer. he’s handsome, rich, and popular. On top of that, he’s a top student. It all happened because of the tiger costume I am wearing . Feeling defeated, I went back home with a bleeding heart. On my way toward home, a white van stopped in front of me and abducted me. I was abducted because they thought I was Kyzer thanks to the costume. A series of misfortunes befell to me one after another. When I opened my eyes again, I found myself in an unfamiliar room. Then I become the subject of a weird experiment. In the next day, I woke up in my bed by a loud ringing and discovered some weird widgets floating in front of my vision. I learned later that the peaceful city I was living till today is now in an apocalyptic situation. Demonic creatures were running rampant causing chaos to the land. Using my System, I will survive in this apocalypse.

10 Years old Prince Vladimir’s golden scroll is read in front of the whole kingdom as it is traditional for all royals. But, the scroll reveals Vlad to be a natural king and his equal among men. His family locks him up in his room with guards watching his every movement. 10 years later, a letter from the northern kingdom is sent to Romania, a letter proposing war as the North had started conquering neighboring kingdoms. His family sees him as a dispensable tool so he's requested to go on an expedition to the northern kingdom for a treaty proposition. In return for his freedom he agrees to visit the North. He never set on his expedition as the Kingdom seer,Lyon lures him to his home in the forest where he explains Vladimir has to meet the brotherhood, there he shall seek help for his quest. Vladimir reluctantly searched for the brotherhood where they made him undergo three tests to deem him fit for the “BITE”. He successfully passes through the test and is bitten, but it wasn't just any bite, It was a bite to make him a vampire. Upon regaining consciousness he realizes he had Totally wiped out the entire North and is headed to Romania to finish his family. The supernatural council finds out about the death he caused and decides he's unstable and has caused too much havoc, they finally decide after a few years to stake him and live in a coffin which would be enchanted by Warlocks and sorcerers and cast into the ocean. 320 Years later, a young archaeologist stumbles upon a locket where her blood drops on the stone accidentally opening Vladmir's coffin and unleashing the bloodthirsty archaic Vampire to the modern world.

[Mature Content] Some things are best left undisturbed for a reason. Especially ones that are buried in the ground.  Thirteen years after the incident at Winchester Manor, Mallory Winchester resides with her uncle and his family. She is to wed a baron. However, Mallory faces betrayal. Desperate, she sets out looking for the buried artefact that she once believed was a joke told by her grandmother.  But what do you do if you don't find the object, but a person instead? And not just any person, but an immortal being who was never meant to see daylight ever again.  Mallory is convinced that whoever created Hadeon Van Doren must have mixed in generous doses of evil, sadistic nature, and dangerously handsome looks. Now, besides her initial problem, she must find a manual to tame this person who is looking at her as if she is his next meal, as well as tame her. 

[Mature Content] Everybody has to make some sacrifices, but it seems I'm the one who get sacrificed this time... In a small falling kingdom, filled with misery, I was the next sheep to be sacrificed, not slaughtered, but worst! My father the king, after getting pressure by his own people, and his good will. He decided to ask for help from a villainous creature, a vampire, and not just any vampire, the dangerous one, Dracula! What would you offer an immortal creature, who has already money and power? Something more precious, It's me! I'm not happy about it, but I'm Dracula's Wife!

DÉVIL'S Barbie PROLOGUE Aurora's life was a testament to innocence and virtue. Raised in the sheltered walls of an orphanage, she grew up with a heart full of kindness and a soul so pure it seemed almost otherworldly. Her days were spent helping the sisters with chores, attending mass, and dreaming of a simple life. She never knew the harsh realities of the world beyond the orphanage's gates. As she blossomed into a beautiful young woman, her naivety only deepened. She saw the world through a lens of goodness, believing everyone had a heart of gold. Her smile could light up a room, and her laughter was contagious. At twenty years old, she was still a wide-eyed and gentle soul, unaware of the darkness that lurked in the shadows. After completing her education, she returned to the orphanage as a worker, dedicating herself to caring for the very children she once called friends. Her life was a simple, peaceful routine, devoid of any hint of adventure or excitement. But fate had other plans. In the blink of an eye, Aurora's tranquil existence was shattered. She was snatched from the orphanage grounds, dragged into a dark van, and thrust into a world of crime and violence. Her whole life was crumbled upon and her dreams shattered.