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Kaede Shinohara, is a tomboy with a deep admiration for the popular idol group called Celestial, is head over heels for the group’s leader, Mirei Nakamura. She follows their every move, drawing strength from Mirei’s charisma. One day, while walking through the bustling streets of Tokyo, Kaede is shattered by breaking news: Mirei has died by suicide. The world around her crumbles as she struggles to process the devastating news. But before she can fully grasp the gravity of what’s happening, the city is plunged into darkness. When Kaede opens her eyes, she finds herself sitting in a classroom. In front of her is none other than Mirei, alive and well, softly calling her name. Confused, Kaede begins to question what just happened. Did she somehow cross into another reality? Why is Mirei here with her? But for now Kaese will try her best to support Mirei and hopefully could confess to her someday. --- Author's note: Hello, guys! This story is a slow-paced, fluffy romance with a slice-of-life theme, focusing on the drama, romance, and growth of the two main characters. Update every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday (GMT+7). If you want to read advance chapter and more content, you can check and support me on my patreon page (patreon.com/Kcwon). I also added characters profile and image on my patreon. Please check it out!

Summary of the Manhwa "That Damn Shoujo" The story follows Jin, a boy who was once a huge fan of webtoons-until everything changed when he turned ten. One by one, all the manhwa he loved disappeared, leaving only one webtoon that took over the world: "Shoujo Multiverse". Everyone became obsessed with it, to the point of addiction-even men couldn't stop reading it! For nine years, this webtoon continued its reign, and now, only one month remained until its final chapter. Jin couldn't stand it anymore-ads were everywhere, his friends wouldn't shut up about it, and even in his dreams, there was no escape! But the final straw came when his teacher announced a school festival to celebrate the webtoon's ending, forcing all students to cosplay as its characters. At that moment, Jin snapped...

"Norvin Veldman, a talented cosplay designer with a photographic memory, unwittingly stumbles upon a mysterious entity born from the Akashic Record. This ancient being, drawn to Norvin, bonds with him and transforms him into a 'Cosmic Curator'. As the entity awakens Norvin's latent psychic powers, his latest cosplay project, the 'Hero Holodex' Smartwatch, becomes a reality. With this newfound technology, Norvin can channel his energies to become many of his childhood heroes! The sub-body of the Record charges Norvin with an epic task: to restore its original form, which has been shattered into five parts, each representing one of the five super classes that once thrived in the universe: Metas, Psychics, Super Armorers, Magicians, and Super Pugilists. With the help of his friends Edward and Huey, Norvin sets out to unravel the mystery of the other Curators and why the boundaries between the five universes are beginning to collapse. As Norvin embarks on his quest to unite the fragmented universe, he must navigate treacherous landscapes, battle formidable foes, and confront his own destiny as a hero. Will he be able to mend the tears in reality and become the savior of the multiverse?"

In a world dominated by the tyrannical Overlord, where society thrives on the power of Q-Energy, those deemed unworthy are discarded and left to perish. Ishizaki, a scavenger barely scraping by in the outskirts of civilization, never imagined he was anything more than another forsaken soul. But his life changes forever when he unearths a strange, sentient device hidden beneath the rubble—Solus, an advanced AI fused with Q-Energy. From the moment he touches it, Ishizaki is marked for death. The Overlord’s forces descend upon him with terrifying efficiency, forcing him into a desperate flight for survival. As he struggles to stay alive, he finds allies in the most unlikely places: Drax, a grizzled warrior with a thirst for vengeance; Kaede, a rogue scientist harboring dangerous secrets; and a group of orphaned children who have lost everything. But the deeper they flee into the ruins of the old world, the more Ishizaki realizes something is wrong. He is changing. Visions of a past he does not remember. A voice whispering in his mind. An unbearable sense of déjà vu as he draws closer to the Overlord’s darkest secrets. When the group uncovers the remnants of Project Ascension, a forbidden experiment buried beneath layers of deception, Ishizaki is confronted with an unbearable truth—he is not who he thought he was. The answers lie within a heavily guarded research facility, a place where monsters were made, and humanity was lost. It is there that Ishizaki encounters Unit 01, a being fused with both flesh and machine, a prototype of something greater—the first subject of Project Ascension. But what shakes him to his core is not Unit 01’s power or the horror of their existence. It’s the fact that they recognize him. “You were meant to replace me.” Before Ishizaki can demand answers, the facility begins to collapse. Unit 01, unstable and dying, makes a final sacrifice to ensure the group’s escape. But freedom is an illusion. As they emerge into the broken world beyond, a chilling sight awaits them—the Overlord’s forces are already there, waiting. Their arrival was expected. Now, with the truth about himself unraveling, Ishizaki faces an impossible choice: accept that he is nothing more than a failed experiment and keep running, or embrace the terrifying possibility that he was created to end the Overlord’s rule. Even if it means sacrificing his own humanity. The path ahead is uncertain, but one thing is clear—he is forsaken, but he is not alone. And for the first time, Solus speaks not as an AI, but as something else entirely. “Ishizaki… you were never meant to survive. But now that you have, what will you do?” With enemies on all sides, time running out, and the weight of the past crushing him, Ishizaki must forge his own path. A path of vengeance. A path of survival. A path of the forsaken.

For centuries, sixteen castles have acted as seals to otherworldly monster dimensions, preventing their horrors from spilling into reality. When these monsters escape, they manifest as natural disasters—earthquakes, plagues, massacres, and worse. To keep them at bay, elite warriors and raiders with supernatural abilities fight back each time a portal opens. Fifteen castles have accepted the help of governments and organizations, except one—the Kanagawa Castle. The secretive Kanagawa family has always fought "their monsters" alone. But when they unexpectedly call for help, the world listens. Among those chosen to document the event is Kaede, a nobody—an awkward, cowardly school journalist assigned to follow the powerful Sun Jia, a top-tier raider and his long-time crush. But when they enter Kanagawa’s portal, everything goes wrong. Two doors open instead of one—an anomaly. Sun Jia and the team enter what appears to be the safer path. But inside, they face a nightmare beyond comprehension—the domain of Shiniyuku Shinigami, the Dying Death God. Reality collapses. The raiders don’t just die—they feel their deaths transcending time, erased from existence before they can even react. Kaede, the weakest among them, experiences his own death differently—shorter, but far more agonizing. Shiniyuku, intrigued by his insignificance, spares him, mocking his cowardice. Kaede wakes up two years later, the only survivor of the disaster. The world has changed—door hunting is now a global industry, and the Kanagawa family has become more powerful than ever. But something inside him has changed too. A power is growing, something unnatural. Determined to uncover the truth behind Kanagawa, Akihiko’s true intentions, and the identity of the enigmatic Knight X, Kaede embarks on a journey—not as a hero, but as a man seeking redemption. But as he grows stronger, a terrifying truth emerges... Kaede is no longer just a survivor. He is becoming something else entirely. Something that should never exist in reality.

[DING!] [Congratulations, APOLLYON. You have unlocked the Infernal System!] [NAME: Israfel BlüdThïrste.] [FACTION: DEMON ¢ RANK A.] [DING!] [You have ascended to the realms of man.] [CITY: The medieval Empire of Eldoria.] [ALL HAIL THE BURNING ONE!] [CONQUEST: Level Up to NINTH INFERNAL CIRCLE.] [The battle for DOMINION begins.] [SYSTEM has graciously provided the most delicious and bosomy babes to compete for MC.] [ADDITIONAL TAGS: Ruthless MC – NSFW – BDSM – Cosplay – MILF – War Crimes – Unholy Trinities – Hybrids – BDE – Smut – EVOLUTION – Succubus – Slaves – Yandere – Ascension – Gore – ADULT CONTENT AND LANGUAGE – Anal – Dominant MC – Hentai – Lust – Demon – Extreme violence – R18 – Faceslap – Fistfights – Bestiality – Bloodsport – Exorcism – LOLITA – Brutal MC – Magic – UNDERWORLD – Politics – Demonology – Necromancer – Old Gods – Fae – Sword and Sorcery – System – Hardcore – Mermaid – Cat girls – Dragon girls – DARK – Vulgar – Epic battle – Hell Ranking – Fallen Angels – DOMINIONS – Incest – Dungeon – Leveling up – Cold MC – Sibling Lust – Taboo sex stories – MONSTER GIRLS – Debauchery – Utter fuckery – Demented SC – MANA – Invulnerable MC – Elf – Vampire – Demoness – MATURE – Murder – Psychopaths – Luciferan Bloodlines – Corruption of virtue – Chivalry – Villainy – Death – LEGION – Clashing armies – Weapons system – Resurrection.] [WARNING: This book features detailed descriptions of female humiliation, hardcore sex and depravity. There is a guaranteed Adult Chapter one out of every five. NOT FOR CHILDREN! NOT FOR SOFT HEARTS!] • FULL BLURB Israfel BlüdThïrste was born in Hel. He has lived in it all eighteen years of his life. As seventh in the bloodline of the Morningstar himself, Rafel has had a pretty fucking great life. There's spilled blood in excess. Violence to choke the gray skies. Abundant sex—depraved and hardcore. And more blood. Everything a Prince of the Abyss could desire. But Rafel has heard stories, of the world above. The world of the weak mortals whose damned souls fall endlessly through the red skies of his, to meet with perpetual torture. Stories of their fine carriages and legendary kings. Their golden sun and green earth. But mostly, their virgin women. He wishes to see it for himself. And so, when a lucky gambit with his dear Aunt, Lilith, opens up a way for him to explore the surface, Rafel hops to it. The deal is a hundred years before he has to return to his duties as Hell's Apollyon. Accompanied by his new slave, a voluptuous horned Succubus, Rafel journeys to the mortal realm, entering into the mythical lands of Eldoria as the enigmatic Earl of Emberfall, a haunted estate. But Rafel intends to rise, into the very courts of the Eldorian Queen. At least before his time runs out. And if corrupting, blackmailing, fucking, and murdering a few mortals gets in his way, so be it. This is until the haloed mess of Ravenna de Vries ends up on the grand steps of his Manor, soaking wet with a blood debt hanging over her head. Israfel had seen many beautiful women in his time, but somehow the little mortal girl is sufficient to make him rethink his gambit. Ravenna is owed to a powerful Hell Principality. And though Rafel convinces himself that building up his power ranking is solely selfish, it also has to do with going up against an ancient adversary from his home who is certain to appear just about anytime to collect what he is owed—Ravenna. She is not his responsibility, but why does Rafel feel exactly that whenever he looks at her? And suddenly for this Immortal, a hundred years is not enough to fall in love.

Read the complete synopsis before reading the novel. ---- An ordinary guy was thinking of confessing his love to a girl at the end of summer break, but he died before he could confess. He reincarnates into a new world and realizes he is in the world of the game he played. The game was a bit complex, with lots of choices and twists, but in simple words, it had a protagonist and five heroines. Making the correct choices would keep all heroines alive and end up with the protagonist, while incorrect choices would lead to the death of the heroine. The person responsible for killing the heroine if the player makes the incorrect choice is Akechi Ryuki, the best friend of the protagonist. Now, our normal guy possesses Akechi Ryuki. What is he going to do? Will he do the same as the real Akechi Ryuki would do? Or will he do something even worse? Or will he ignore them? ---- MC is a good person, but he has many perverted fetishes and fantasies, which he will make heroines fulfill since heroines also have such fetishes. Also, not all women in the novel are for the MC. The MC already had his harem, while other characters also have theirs. If you are reading the novel, don't complain about MC's not making moves or stealing others' harems. MC has his harem, and he doesn't want it anymore. ---- Read the tags below before reading the novel. Later, don't complain about why I did that. Tags: Anal, BDSM, Blackmail, Corruption, Cosplay, Drugs, Exhibitionism, Footjob, Group Sex (Only Mc and other women), Handjob, Humiliation, Lactation, Lesbian, Masturbation, Milf, Multiple penetration (With Toys), Oral Sex, Pregnancy, Ra*e, Romance, Sex Toys, Sex Slave, Sleep Sex, Spanking, Stripping, Teasing, Teacher.

A group of friends were attending a cosplay convention for the sake of entertainment. They were having a tea break discussion as they watch their acquaintances perform on stage. But then, a sudden event of two gigantic magic circles materialized on both the floor, and the ceiling. Without any clue to what was going on, they lost their consciousness and were transported somewhere.

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50+ free chapters available! ------------------------------------- Neo Cromwell suddenly transmigrated into a magical modern world where dungeons, beasts and awakened hunters coexist. But he became a palm-sized slime cub who was about to die in the mouth of a fellow slime! In life and death crisis, Neo awakened as a [Beast Tamer]. He only has two choices. Constantly level up and tame others, or be tamed by others. Thus, Neo started his counterattack journey as a literal "beast" tamer, the one and only. Other slimes and beasts were stuck in the dungeon until death? This slime cub arrogantly rode on the hunters' head and leave! Hunters brought their pet beasts to raid dungeons? A certain slime cub dragged his "human pets" by the neck to raid dungeons! Beast tamers wanted to tame him? Hold his whip! The slime cub whipped the beast tamers' azz to submission! Challenge the tower, fight against other civilizations, become a human, compete with new generation of hunters, conquer both beasts and humans! With his ultimate skill [Slime Transformation] and [Beast Taming], Neo created the legend of the beast tamer slime. DING! [Devour] skill is activated! Linking skills: [Slime Transformation] — [Beast Taming] You choose. • • DING! [Slime Transformation] skill is activated! Neo: wait, what's with the princess cosplay?! -------------------- (Inspired from Solo Leveling & similar stories, Tower of God & anything tower-related + Rimuru for the slime chara) Update schedule: [After premium/chapter locked] Mon-Sun: 2 chps/day Bonus chapters: Weekend 3 chaps/Mass release 5/10/15 chps once a month

El mundo de CartoonLand es un mundo de lleno de caricaturas, que viven en paz y tranquilidad. Sin embargo, existen entidades capaces de trasgreder esta paz, rasgando la realidad misma. El detective Duke Mcduckwell junto con su amante/novia metalera extrema Yakuza Kaede Kushida y sus compañeros politicamente incorrectos para encontrar a la mente maestra que volvio loco a su padre e indirectamente causo la muerte de su madre.

Mahito’s world has shrunk to the walls of his tiny apartment, where social anxiety keeps him trapped. But when Kaede, his lively childhood friend, unexpectedly reappears, everything changes. Determined to help Mahito rediscover life, Kaede slowly coaxes him out of his shell and back into the world—including returning to school. Together, they navigate his fears, proving that even small steps forward can lead to something extraordinary.

Diana crashed a party of big people who she thought were cosplaying as mythical characters and pretended to be one of them. she wore her mother's robe, carried the strange staff at home and attended the party uninvited. she ate to her fill and prepared to dash. but everything changed when a bloodied woman was rushed inside the hall. she discovered that the world was not what it seems to be. "The werewolf race greets the chosen one!! Please lead us to victory!!!" The whole 'congregation' shouted in unison as they all knelt and bowed to me Hope I didn't land myself in trouble like this? Is this some kind of occult meeting? Did I just barged in an occultic ritual? I only came here for a plate of rice!! Diana!!! Stay calm and look for the perfect time to escape!

Renji’s quiet life is thrown into chaos when Kaede, his enigmatic ex-girlfriend, reappears, pleading for his help. Hunted by the relentless and mysterious Kuroda, Kaede is caught in the web of a dangerous organization. Despite her beauty attracting countless admirers, it’s Renji’s unwavering loyalty and unique courage that she depends on. As the pair evade their pursuers, secrets from Kaede’s past unravel, pulling Renji deeper into a world of danger, betrayal, and shadows. Forced to rely on each other, they must navigate their growing feelings while fighting to stay one step ahead of the threats closing in.

In the enigmatic city of Himari, the ruthless and powerful Crime Lord, Kaede Nishihara, holds dominion over her foes with an iron fist. When the Vixen, crosses paths with Kaede, she finds herself entangled in a web of power, control, and brutal consequences. Amidst the shadows of the criminal underworld, Kaede employs her cunning and unyielding nature to enforce her reign. As she pitted her enemies against each other, she proves to be a formidable force, whose grasp extends beyond the reaches of justice. The Vixen, is a vigilante, a woman of strength and defiance. Her resilience in the face of unimaginable torment captures the attention of Kaede, as she becomes a pawn in a deadly game of power and survival.

Kaede Savage, an orphan constantly shuffled between foster homes, yearns for a sense of belonging. While evading another potential move, he witnesses a fantastical event that reveals the existence of mages. Discovering his own latent magical abilities, Kaede is determined to master them and secure a permanent place in the world. Enrolled in a prestigious mage school, he embarks on a journey of self-discovery and magical prowess, striving to become the strongest mage and finally find his place in the world.

Yui and Kaede fell in love during their final year in high school. Now they have to figure out how to live out their lives as fresh new adults. But things don't go accordingly to plan...

Magic is the number one feat that everyone in this medieval fantasy world of Kirvana needs, and has. Only a rare 2% of people don’t have them, including 20 year old Kaede. After being rejected by his own family and everyone he’s come across because of his lack of being strong, he runs into Ember. A nice woman the same age as him, and things are going good, in which he’s persuaded she doesn’t have magic either. After a few dates and traveling together, Kaede finds out that Ember is the Demon Queen of Hell, and she was looking for a companion whom she could fall in love with, a companion to stand toe to toe with her, and the stronger their love and bond becomes, the more powerful they become. With Kaede being super confused, just one kiss from her grants him immeasurable power. With Kaede always yearning for power, he uses it to take down enemies that threaten the world of Kirvana and the demon queen as well, but even though he gets blinded by love a lot, he gets to thinking.. “Am I helping her take over our world?”

It was the year 2012, only three months away from graduating high school. Li Yizheng who was studying hard for the high school graduation exams unexpectedly realized that he could hear the inner voice of her crush, Gu Shihui, who sat beside him in class. [Where is this, why am I sitting in a classroom? Shouldn’t it be online teaching already? Why is no one wearing a mask?] [Hubby…… Why are you wearing the school uniform? And why are you getting younger? Cosplay? Reverse aging? No no no, could it be that……] [Could it be that I was reincarnated back in 2012?] Li Yizheng pinched himself, there was too much information there. If this wasn’t a dream, it would mean that —— my dazzling crush was a reincarnator, and she would become my wife in the future! Just as Li Yizheng was totally befuddled and lost, he saw the goddess of a girl whom he dreamt of every day staring at him lovingly, she asked with gleaming eyes, “Ol…... Ol’ mate Li, have you ever heard of Bitcoin?”

The prince of a well known book entitled "To Be Ruled Upon" suddenly came out of nowhere claiming that he is the real deal, but in other people's eyes they see him as a die hard cosplayer fan for the one and only villain prince of the Komodo Clan, first prince Roy Van Hughes Estrad. The so-called prince is now inside of a book shop where Hazel Morao is working as a part timer. Who knew, that their first meeting would go like a sinking ship right in the ocean. (This guy! does too much COSPLAY!)

At first glance, Shu and Kaede Makahoushi appear to be your usual pair of siblings, but there’s much more to them than meets the eye. They possess an ability that is rare to find nowadays in their side of the world: the ability to use magic. To top it off, they are members of the SR, an organization that focuses on combating criminal activities with the use of mages. They’ve always had their hands busy due to these 2 reasons, but that’s all about to change. After failing a mission given to them by their grandfather, the SR’s leader, they received a mysterious letter inviting the both of them to enroll into 1 of the 7 Magic Academies, 7 very special institutes as they are the only ones in the world that teach and help magicians use and perfect their magic. Soon after, they end up enrolling into Crimson Rose Magic Academy, the highest ranked of these seven schools. But, after enrolling, they slowly start to realize that these schools are more than meets the eye... Follow Shu and Kaede through their new school life as they make new friends, new enemies, and start to slowly uncover the mysteries surrounding the 7 Magic Academies! —————————————————————————— Notes: Thank you for taking your time to read this story! This is my first serial, and I started writing this after reading 2 specific magic school stories and then deciding to write my own vision of said concept. I hope you enjoy reading this story and don’t worry, more chapters are on their way! The story might be slow at the beginning, but I know that you will enjoy it even more as it goes on! Once again, thank you and I hope you enjoy your stay.

What would you do if you got summoned to another world without your consent? How about... Getting summoned by a dark cult and at the same time, losing something within you that will make you question if you are still yourself? Casimir Kismet is just your regular weeb who has a hobby of cosplaying, has a loving adorable little sister, supportive parents, and friends with a common hobby as him. An ordinary but content life if he must say. But, not anymore. Everything changed when he got involved in a disastrous dilemma of getting summoned to another world by a federation of dark cultists and turning him into something he never had imagined he would become. At the same time, he obtained a skill that gave him the ability to copy skills by just seeing them cast.  Changing his life forever.  Every coin has two sides, there is no such thing as pure evil or absolute righteousness. And if one is evil or righteous, it cannot be easily recognized.  But, the real question is, which side would you let come out the most? His CONQUEST is about to begin. But before that, let me tell you these fair warnings. This is not a story of a hero. You have been warned. Not everything is actually what they seem. Do not be fooled. And most of all... Don't show him your skills. ***

A total outcast of the class meets the idol of the whole school, but it seems that the idol hates the outcast or does she? Their Friendship starts to grow and each day become closer will their feelings reach each other?

I have no rights to this story I just want to show it to as many people as possible. do you want the story to be taken down write me if you have anything to do with the author Suzumiya Kaede, a gamer, fell asleep while playing a game all night and when he woke up he found himself in another world, a fantasy world where using magic is possible! Using his knowledge of games, skills, and cheats, Kaede decides to enjoy as much of his new life in a different world through his newly-acquired magic and sword!

Annabella Valiant. She encounter a werewolf during her grocery shopping. Andrew, a strange man wearing cosplay appear to save her. She's the only one who can see him. But, everything go south when a rabbit-like looking monster attack her. Unfortunately, her life was in danger because of the attacked of the monster. Andrew must take her to Sylvania to save her life. Then, she discover her new identify after having weird dreams about his father. Annabella starting to search what she was made of. A human or a Lvanian. She had to spend her life in Sylvania and attend Seraglio Academy under supervision. She passed the test into the academy and picking fight with one of the member of The Circle of Heroic Knight, Clara. Goddess of Luck sided with her when she won the duel and appointed as a Heroic Knight. And the dreams keeping her confused about herself. But then, the necklace she wear to keep her live in Sylvania broken. She supposed to be dead but it's not happening. So, Annabella and Heroic Knight travel to Elf territory to read their fate at Nytve Unarith. Then, everything come to light when she know that she's not a human but a Lvanian.

Prince of Darkness Damian Riftan, is summoned to the mortal realm, but he doesn't know by who. Kian, a 18 year old werewolf who just started his senior year, finds himself stuck in all the same classes as his bullies. After 18 years of his endless suffuring and their endless torment, he decides to turn to the only person he thinks can help him without revealing his secret to anyone. He's given a book named Riftans guide. Once he starts reading it, he just can't stop. and when he finds a summoning ritual, he just can't help himself. But things get even worse when he finds out that while yes, the ritual did work, he now has to live in hell with the prince because he is his spark. However, The prince still believes he is a human. With his secret on the line, and this demon that won't leave him alone, Kian has to figure out a way to get everything back to normal. .....But after awhile....he begines to wonder if anything was really normal at all. Or if he wants it to go back to that way.

Tong Nian, a cosplay cover singer, falls in love at first sight with a man she spots at a Net cafe. Chasing him, she signs up for the MMO she saw him playing, albeit it’s a super high ranked account a friend acquired for her. Who could have known he was a pro gamer, moreover a legend in the gaming circle at that! * Please note that this is translation novel Mo Bao Fei Bao's novel "Honey Stewed Squid."

When a normal otaku, whose only experience with weapons is from cosplaying in conventions, is thrust into a battle royale between the strongest species of the universe... just what will he do? With his only hope being an ancient artifact, a pair of dual swords from a dead cultivator, will he be able to live through this? And does he dare to win it all and declare himself the strongest in the universe?

- ADULT ROMANCE - AGE GAP - WATERSPORTS - BEASTIALITY - SENSITIVE ISSUE - EXPLICIT - GROUP SEX - Slow Burn - Slow build up Synopsis: Fafa adalah seorang mojang pecinta cosplay berumur 18 tahun berseragam putih-abu keturunan sunda murni yang dianugrahi semua kelebihan yang dimiliki oleh wanita pasundan. Kulit yang putih, paras yang cantik, rambutnya yang lurus dan lembut, juga tubuhnya yang langsing namun cukup padat berisi di beberapa bagian tertentu. Sifat nya yang ramah membuat Fafa sangat disukai oleh orang-orang di sekitarnya. Cerita ini akan mengisahkan perjalanan Fafa menuju kedewasaan yang penuh dengan intrik, drama, dan penderitaan yang tidak lazim dialami oleh gadis seumurannya. WATTPAD LINK: https://www.wattpad.com/myworks/277539320-the-road-of-corruption