Lynn Loud Sr

“Why are you fighting this, Patricia? What are you afraid of?” He stalked towards me until my back hit the wall. My legs wobbled in lustful resignation. “Liam, Liam please…” I cried out breathlessly. His hands cupped my face and his softness of his beautiful eyes melted me inside out. “Please what? Tell me what you want, say it. Don't make me keep begging.” I couldn't think anymore and he pulled me to him. I felt the heat from his body burn me ruthlessly. “I don't know, I just–” “Then let me love you. Let me touch you. Let me kiss you like I've been dying to kiss you since we met at your exhibition. Let me in, please. I'll take care of you, just, don't push me away anymore. I can't take it.” I looked up at him, and I couldn't bear it anymore. Taking in a ragged breath, I crashed my lips against his. ….. My ex-husband cheated on me, arrested me and sent me to a psychiatric hospital. As a grumpy heiress, the whole world failed to see the injustice and was excited to witness my downfall. But I've always been Patricia Lynn, and I can never be hidden away. After getting rescued by a savior that wanted my intelligence in return, I'm back and full of rage, so I will repay them all! I will never fall for another man. Love made one weak! But my savior, oh my savior, the rich mogul, Liam Colloway, was warming his way into the delicate skin between my legs and I fear, my heart too…

En las vastas tierras de Montana, donde el invierno cubre los campos con un manto de nieve, Clara Westfield regresa al rancho de su familia tras varios años en la ciudad. Su abuelo, el hombre que la crió, está enfermo y necesita ayuda, pero volver significa enfrentar el pasado que una vez dejó atrás. Ethan Callahan, el capataz del rancho y su primer amor, nunca la perdonó por haberse marchado sin despedirse. Ahora, convertido en un hombre frío y endurecido por los años, no está dispuesto a facilitarle las cosas. Sin embargo, la tensión entre ellos es innegable, avivada por recuerdos que el tiempo no logró borrar. A medida que los días pasan y la nieve cubre los senderos, secretos ocultos salen a la luz. Clara descubrirá que la razón por la que dejó Montana no era la verdad completa, y que el corazón de Ethan, aunque herido, aún late por ella.

Vardy, a shut - in loner, seeks refuge in Rune Quest, an RPG game where he transforms from weak to strong as a Dark Warlock. Soon after he enrolled at White Oak Academy, he faced discrimination alongside his peers in the Frame Initiative. Eventually, he unlocks a powerful system that grants him the abilities from his game avatar.

Zephany Draven is a shy, clumsy celebrity journalist who is constantly ridiculed for not getting the big scoops. She is soft-spoken and easily intimidated, so she looks weak. However, behind closed doors, she's Eclipse, an altogether tougher, loud-mouthed agent and quite ruthless and efficient. Kendrick Montclair is a gentle, positive artist who loves his family and remains optimistic despite his struggles. His gentle nature makes him easy to take advantage of. But secretly, he's Obscura, a cold, ruthless agent who is efficient and silent. Both work as partners in a secret organization that preserves hidden truths erased by governments, yet they remain completely unaware of each other's true identities. Their goal is to reach the highest level of clearance to access classified information. But just when they're on the verge of success, they fail. Then, a mysterious man appears with an offer—a contract marriage in exchange for the information they desperately seek. Trapped with no alternative, they sign the deal. But neither expected what would happen next. ------------- Kendrick and Zephany sat by the glass wall, waiting for their food when a car suddenly crashed through. Kendrick pulled Zephany to safety just in time, but both got small cuts from the broken glass. "Are you okay?" they asked, checking each other. To their astonishment, the cuts healed before their eyes. Their minds raced. "Beside me, the only person I know who has that ability is." "No! She can't be that loud, short-tempered woman!" "No! He can't be that silent, obnoxious man!" "Did I marry my secret partner in crime?" They both shuddered at the thought.

Betrayed by the family that was supposed to cherish him, Lin Mo’s first life ended in misery—starved and forgotten in a locked room. Once the long-lost heir of the prestigious Lynn family, he was treated worse than an outsider, while their adopted son enjoyed the love and privilege meant for him. But death was not the end. Reincarnated with the memories of his past life, Lin Mo now sees through their lies. This time, he won’t waste his time seeking love from those who abandoned him. He will carve his own path, sever all ties, and rise from the ashes of betrayal. As he steps away from his so-called family, a storm brews in the world around him. Secrets unravel, enemies emerge, and the people who once discarded him soon realize they’ve lost someone irreplaceable. But it’s too late. Because Lin Mo has already chosen his own destiny.

"Let's get married," Alex said, and Lynn's eyes immediately grew wide. was he crazy? "What!" "You can do what I want, and i will do what you need." What happens when Alex hult, the sole heir to the hult empire, gets married to Lynn, a waitress with a troubles past... Everyone his curious about this unlikely union. is she a goldigger? Was it love? They wonder... What brings these two unlikely pair close to each other? would they heal from their past traumas and learn to love or will their trauma consume both... A roller coaster of emotion...

How is The cover hehe :) “Love is just a transaction—and Romeo is here to negotiate.” Meet Romeo, a self-proclaimed ladies’ man with the charm of a wet sock and the confidence of a lottery winner. With his best friends—Jack, the scheming hustler, and Noa, the perpetually exasperated voice of reason—Romeo embarks on a series of absurd misadventures, from disastrous dates to chaotic road trips. “A product is only as real as the belief behind it. That’s basic economics.” Enter Von Swipe, the self-proclaimed “love guru” whose questionable advice leads Romeo from one hilarious failure to the next. Whether it’s wearing a ghillie suit on a date or chasing storms with a vacuum cleaner, Romeo’s quest for love is anything but ordinary. “Dreams probably died in this car. And my bank account.” With a beat-up car, a group chat full of bets, and a trio of friends who redefine the word “hopeless,” Romeo with No Juliet is a laugh-out-loud journey through the chaos of love, life, and friendship. “Will Romeo ever find his Juliet? Probably not. But the ride is worth it.” And am i forgetting about someone ? Yeah that's all .....

A cidade inteira de Yong sabia que a Senhorita Su da Família Su tinha uma natureza maliciosa e uma reputação escandalosa, agindo de forma extravagante dia após dia, para desgosto de sua família. Pai sem valor: "Certamente não tenho tal filha; minha única filha é Xinyan." Velha Senhora: "Coisa sem vergonha, você jogou completamente fora o nome da Família Su." Irmã caçula puritana: "Sinto muito, Irmã, nunca fomos pessoas do mesmo mundo." Canalhas: "Lixo que não pode mostrar o rosto em público, pessoas de baixo nível não merecem entrar em nosso círculo." No entanto... Antes que a Senhorita Su expressasse sua opinião, vários chefes não puderam mais se conter. Um certo Astro do Cinema: "Mexer com minha chefe—cansou de viver, é?" Uma certa Associação: "Sr. Presidente, por favor instruir, falência ou banimento?" Um certo Grupo: "O que é a Família Su? Nem dignos de carregar os sapatos da CHEFE." Figuras poderosas de vários campos: "Olá, cunhada!" Su Ran: "?" Enquanto o mundo exterior maravilhava-se com as identidades continuamente reveladas da Senhorita Su, o homem lendário por seu mistério e autocontrole rígido a envolveu em seu abraço. "Pequeno ancestral, há alguma identidade sua que eu não saiba?" a voz do homem era sedutora, preguiçosa e casual. Irmã Ran curvou ligeiramente os lábios vermelhos, sorrindo brilhantemente: "Sua esposa."

Arwen Quinn, herdeira da prestigiada família Quinn, percebeu tarde demais que não importava o que ela fizesse, nunca ganharia o amor de Ryan. O futuro que lhe esperava era uma vida presa na interminável miséria de um casamento sem amor. Decidida, ela termina o relacionamento e se afasta. O que ela não esperava era que, ao se libertar de Ryan, ela abriria a porta para Aiden entrar em sua vida — uma chance que ele estava esperando. Aiden Winslow, um CEO enigmático não é apenas misterioso — ele é determinado, e não permitirá que Arwen lhe seja tirada novamente.

"Gu Dai, só me casei contigo para fazer o Vovô feliz. Se outra pessoa tivesse salvo o Vovô, eu teria me casado com ela do mesmo jeito! Não se ache tão importante!" Ao longo dos três anos de casamento, o marido de Gu Dai insultou-a em muitas ocasiões. Ela não teria acreditado que um dia foi mimada e rica se não tivesse de repente recuperado a memória. Por que ela serviu voluntariamente a esse homem por três anos? Esse homem era até desprezível o suficiente para se apaixonar por outra mulher! A primeira coisa que Gu Dai fez após recuperar sua memória foi se divorciar! Rumores se espalharam pela capital que a menina das favelas estava se divorciando do Sr. Song! "Sério? Ela não é uma caça-fortunas?" Todos perguntavam. "Ela está só se fazendo de difícil. Você acha que ela algum dia vai seguir em frente?" Sr. Song perguntou. Logo em seguida, todos descobriram que Gu Dai tinha voltado para a família Gu na capital. Agora ela era a jovem senhora da família mais rica da cidade. Acontece que ela era a jovem senhora da família Gu que tinha desaparecido após um acidente de navio de cruzeiro três anos atrás! "Sr. Song, a Srta. Gu é muito acima do seu nível," todos diziam. "E daí? Ela não sabe planejar o futuro. Tirando dinheiro, ela não tem mais nada," Sr. Song disse. Não muito tempo depois, as pessoas começaram a descobrir as múltiplas identidades de Gu Dai. Ela era uma hacker de grande importância, uma médica milagrosa, a melhor designer do país... Ela era tudo o que Song Ling estava procurando. Quando eles se encontraram novamente, ele a agarrou e implorou com lágrimas nos olhos. "Dai, não me importo se você tem sentimentos por outros. Você pode me deixar ficar ao seu lado mesmo assim?"

The city lights blurred as Evelyn Carter ran—away from the past, away from the voice that had kept her caged for years. Westbridge University was supposed to be her escape, a place where she could disappear, blend into the background, and finally breathe. But then he showed up. Adrian West wasn’t supposed to notice her. Loud, confident, and radiating a warmth she wasn’t used to, he crashed into her quiet world like a storm she never saw coming. And for the first time, silence wasn’t her only option. But the past doesn’t let go so easily. Secrets don’t stay buried forever. And running… running was never the same as being free. She thought she was invisible. He saw her anyway. Are you ready to uncover the truth? It is a slow-burn, heartwarming story about love, healing, and finding the light even in the darkest places.

Transmigrated into the world of wizards, Lynn possesses the talent of "Heaven Rewards Diligence" -effort brings rewards. As long as he keeps grinding, he can grow into a great, all-rounded wizard! But Lynn never expected that he would end up in the territory of the black wizards, where life-and-death trials begin immediately, leaving him no time to develop!

Ein was a hitman on hire. A killer, a shadow, a death with insomnia, if you may. He had witnessed countless pairs of eyes dim as the light of life faded, leaving nothing but vile hollowness. Needless to say, the sight of a soul popping out of the dead body was a first. And it wasn't just any soul. It was the dead heir of Byers Holdings, the same guy he killed with his own hands. Turns out the rich boy Adriel had a horribly irritating and loud soul, but worst of it all - impossible to get rid of. Who would have thought that killing on a blue moon night could lead to being haunted?

In a bustling modern city where ancient secrets and mysterious powers collide with everyday life, 22-year-old Ethan Cross seems like your average college student. Behind his unassuming demeanor lies a man shrouded in secrets—a masked vigilante known only as "Virtuoso," feared by criminals and sought after by powerful organizations. Ethan is overpowered, sarcastic, and ridiculously skilled at everything he does. But there's one thing he’s terrible at: romance. When the enigmatic and fiercely independent Mia Harper stumbles into his life, she unknowingly becomes the key to unraveling a conspiracy that ties Ethan's past to an ancient prophecy. Between laugh-out-loud moments, explosive action, and unexpected twists, Ethan navigates his double life while trying to protect Mia, keep his identity hidden, and maybe—just maybe—figure out how to confess his feelings without being a complete disaster.

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.

This is a story about the day in the Life of a Futanari named Anglea. She is a loner that has no Friends. Her entire life, she has been segregated due to her Herophrodite status. After years of verbal bullying, she has decided to end the meek facade. Her natural personality decided to take over. Something happens, and her plans move forward faster than she ever planned. This is for advertisement purposes. Amazon link: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B096QTS87W/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Life+of+a+dominant+Futanari&qid=1623005605&sr=8-1 Support me at Patreon.com/Madjic

"What?! No... no, this can't be happening... Noah... Noah dies here?! And that damned hero, he gets away with it?! It's called [The Fall of the Hero], for crying out loud! And this is where the author decides to stop writing?!" Ethan, a young man marked by pain in his past, found an escape in [The Fall of the Hero]. This novel depicted the intertwined fates of Liam, the hero, and Noah, the villain. One night, sitting on the roof of a building after finishing the last chapter released by the author, Ethan, overwhelmed by his own struggles and with no reason to continue, decides to end his life. But instead of the darkness he expected, he awakens in the world of the novel, in the very body of Noah.

Abandoned and rejected by everyone, Kael's wealthy family had always seen him as an insignificant son who does not know how to take responsibility. As a result of Kael's humiliation, he is hated and cursed everywhere he goes and even at school. Kael's emotions are conflicted and he therefore represses them. Kael boarded the train on his way home from school. As he found a seat, the other passengers began to whisper to each other, but Kael was used to it. He had his noise-cancelling headphones on and was scrolling through his phone when he stumbled upon the news that had spread like wildfire. A famous CEO's daughter had been brutally assaulted by a stalker, and the story was spreading rapidly online. "They're still on about this" He said to himself. In an instant, the train became unstable and accelerated rapidly. Unfortunately, it went off track. But that was only the beginning. Before Kael could react, the train collided head-on with another train approaching from the opposite direction.

Kaoru Kagami, known to his fans as the mysterious Erebus Kyrielight, is one of the manga world's rising stars, crafting epic tales of heroism and despair under the veil of anonymity. But behind his pen name lies a chuunibyo artist who spends more time summoning his "Abyssal Flame Technique" than meeting deadlines. Aya Takahashi, a cold and emotionless manga editor tasked with refining Kaoru's work. Her sharp critiques and no-nonsense attitude clash hilariously with Kaoru's overly dramatic and eccentric personality. Yet beneath her icy exterior lies a secret soft spot for the stories she helps cultivate. As the duo navigate the chaotic world of manga creation complete with tight deadlines, fan expectations, and Kaoru's constant anime-inspired antics they begin to realize that the most compelling stories aren't always found in panels and ink. Sometimes, they're written in the moments shared between an artist and the person who believes in their vision, even when it's hard to say out loud.

Lynn Morrow was born into nobility—but as a worthless, talentless bastard son, despised by his family and ridiculed by society. Just when his future seemed doomed to mediocrity, fate intervened. On the brink of death after being cast out, Lynn awakens the Absolute Dominion System, a godly power that grants him unparalleled control over the world around him. From a despised noble outcast to a rising powerhouse, his journey begins with a single step: Survive. Dominate. Rule. With each completed task, Lynn gains unimaginable abilities, mastering both sword and magic at a terrifying pace. But as his strength grows, so do the dangers that lurk in the shadows—scheming nobles, monstrous creatures, and ancient forces that seek to unravel the world itself. Armed with wit, cunning, and a system that ensures his dominance, Lynn will carve his own path to supremacy. The world may have scorned him, but soon, it will bow before him. Absolute power is his to take—one mission at a time.

¿Por qué a todo lo que entregamos nuestra pasión y dedicación, acaba por quemarnos?¿Por que cuando llegas a tener todo lo que amas, te lo arrebatan sin piedad alguna? Un día puedes estar feliz e y intentado crear una boda maravillosa, y al otro estar sufriendo, por la desaparición de esta. El amor puede ser efímero, dos mundos muy diferentes. Serán capaz de volver a confiar, en aquello que se les arrebato con tanto dolor. Una historia que muestra como nuestros protagonistas, luchar por volver a creer en aquello que se les arrebato y confiar uno en el otro, para que no vuelva a suceder.

Destiny Ganzon is the epitome of a perfect heiress. She is beautiful, intelligent, and doted by her father, Alejandro, the Real Estate Magnate of the country, until one day, her mother died, and everything changed when his father remarried. Excerpt: A loud smack! "How dare you ruin my reputation, Destiny?" Alejandro asked after he slapped his daughter. That was the first time he used force on his only hier. "Dad, you have to believe me, it wasn't true, you raised me well. Do you think I will do something like that?" She asked back, caressing her beautiful face. "No, this time I had enough of your lies; your stepmother was right; you are only a nuisance and only bring shame to our family!" He angrily responded. "I had warned you. I will disinherit you. You will not receive even a single cent from me, and you must leave this house right now, or else I will ask the guards to drag you out!" He added before he turned his heels and walked away from his study with the loud slamming of the door. One scandal led to another, and what she couldn't accept was her first love and childhood sweetheart, Red Galvez, was part of their betrayal. Destiny's world crumbled, and she couldn't believe her stepmother and stepsister finally succeeded in planning her downfall. With a broken heart and no choice, Destiny left their mansion and lived an ordinary life with her nanny, the only person who never left her side. She pretended to forget her old life and started living and embracing the mundane world. Still, she promised herself that she would do everything to make her enemies, including Red, pay the price of their betrayal. But it was more complicated than she thought since her father was brainwashed with his wife and stepdaughter, and they made her life a living hell. Years later, Destiny met Red again, and he was still the same hot and gorgeous. On top of that, her ex became one of the highest-paid attorneys in the country. All unwanted memories came rushing back to her. Destiny hated him with all her heart, but Red promised to help her win back what was rightfully hers. Can Destiny forgive Red and trust the hottest attorney to claim back her inheritance without breaking her heart?

"Legacy of the Coven: A Tale of Magic and Love" is a thrilling novel that follows the journey of a coven of witches as they use their magic to protect the world from the forces of darkness. Over the years, they face many challenges, including battles with powerful dark forces, unseen threats, and even the return of mythical creatures. But through it all, they remain steadfast in their commitment to love, compassion, and justice. As the coven faces its greatest challenge yet, they must use all their magic and strength to save the world from the Dark Lord's dark magic. But when the ground shakes beneath their feet and a loud rumbling sound fills the air, they realize that they may be too late to prevent the Dark Lord's ultimate plan. The coven's legacy lives on, inspiring future generations to fight for what is right and good in the world.

Superpowers, well, those exist in every being, but they can be rather... weak. So, to get powerful -- I mean truly powerful -- one would have to call on the ones who gave the powers to begin with. And with that ecstasy and strength that follows, there is an ensuing price that must be paid. The price, being rather extreme, forced the superhumans to adapt and create a way to stop these traumatic deaths, thus introducing an academy. But the ones who gave the power, they want to see superhumans in pain and so they try to tempt these superhuman students. They fail often, but with the superhumans they succeed with, it leaves them smiling. And once they have a grip on this superhuman, the process is irreversible, unless… there was someone who reached to the power beyond them.

“CONGRATS, Miss Baek— you’re pregnant with South Korea’s #1 Hunter’s baby!” Baek Gyubin, the leader of a flopped Kpop girl group, is beyond shocked after hearing that she's carrying Hunter Han Wooju’s baby in her womb. And to be informed that she's pregnant as a twenty-five-year-old virgin? That's crazy! It's even crazier that her ‘baby daddy’ is the Guildmaster of Blue Dragon— the strongest guild at the moment. Plus, Hunter Han Wooju is the CEO of a luxury shopping mall and a known member of Korea’s W1 Trillion Club. In short, Hunter Han Wooju is way out of Gyubin's league! “How did I get pregnant with your baby, Hunter Han Wooju?” Gyubin asked awkwardly. And then she remembered THAT incident, causing her to gasp out loud. “Is it because I ate your dragon ball?!” Wooju let out a long sigh. “Miss Baek, it was an egg and not a ‘dragon ball.’”

Anger issues was never a problem for Rio, but how can he say that after he swiped away his system in anger when the crystallization began on earth. With portals popping up and monster storming out of them how can Rio be expected not get angry at his lack of a level up tool. Armed with just an axe, as the days go by, Rio has a rapidly building peeve against his never present system and the last virtue on his list is tolerance. "System" "......... " "System" "...….." "Grrrrr!! Grrrr!!" With loud menacing growls the wolf like creatures approached, but Rio was busy looking for what spot in the room had better connection and would let him access his system. "If you guys don't shut up, I'll kill you." Normally, worlds undergoing crystallization should be struggling to get stronger and survive the brutal process but on earth it is different as they are rather focused on pleasing their brutal and unforgiving Tyrant

Anabel found out she was pregnant and dialed her husband's number to share the good news to him. They have been married for two years without a child. Desmond's mother had been accusing her of being barren and unproductive. When the call was picked, she was flabbergasted and broken. She was hearing a loud moan of feminine voice. "Ohh! Yeah! Don't stop fucking me! I love your fucking dick! Fuck me harder baby!" accompanied with sound of skins slapping against the other. She went home to confront her husband and end up receiving a divorce paper. Desmond divorced him for a lady his mother was rooting. Few months later when he found out that his ex-wife is a billionaire heiress and she is pregnant with twins, he went crazy!

'Am I hallucinating? Am I dying?' Marx thought. Perhaps he was seeing visions because he was feverish, and his head ached from the contusions he suffered during the crash. He blinked, but the vision was still there. He saw a beautiful woman fully naked on the edge of the other side of the spring. Her slightly wavy hair with the color of copper cascaded freely down her slim waist. She raised her arms and dived cleanly into the water. Marx waited, but after some time, she did not emerge. Marx chuckled. How could a woman be in a jungle in the middle of nowhere?" He heard a growl from behind him, and before he could react, a big tiger pounced on him. The last thing he remembered was seeing four canines closing in and hearing a loud female voice shouting, "Khalil, stop!" … Discover how Amaya, who grew up in the wild, coped with the pressure and challenges of returning to the civilized world. Accompany her on her journey to find love, acceptance, and recognition in the treacherous human world of betrayal and greed. *** The book cover is not mine. It is a photo of one of the most beautiful actresses in my country. *** Jan 2025. I finally had the chance to upload the characters' avatars. I hope you will love Amaya, Marx, and Ibrahim just as I loved bringing them to life.

[ 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.

Volume 1- A painful death, all due to a misunderstanding. Julian sat there, hopeless. His death was imminent. Slowly, it all went black. "I'm... alive?" To Julian's surprise, he was not exactly dead. - Volume 2- The classroom was filled with incoherent chatter and babble, a combination of all the conversations mixed together, coming into a single ear. "Settle down, class! A former student is returning!" The normally loud classroom began to lower there voices, all shocked by the sudden and random information. No one was informed about this besides the teachers. The whispers and faint conversations continued. Creak... The door pushed open. A familiar face stepped into the classroom.