Httyd Stoick Funeral

Set against the tumultuous backdrop of China's Republican Era (1912-1949), this novel chronicles the uncanny adventures of Li Beidou, a feng shui master born under a portentous celestial alignment. His birth coincided with the winter solstice—a liminal moment of cosmic transition between Yin and Yang—marked by an omen: every black dog in the village went mad, hurling themselves to their deaths beneath the ancient huai tree at the village entrance. Hailing from a lineage of funeral attire shopkeepers who clothed the dead, Beidou's destiny shifted during a feverish delirium when he encountered the Yin-Inquiring Matriarch, a spectral figure who inducted him into the shadowed arts bridging the mortal realm and the afterlife. The narrative weaves through encounters with Yin Arts—esoteric rituals to commune with spirits—and the perilous Nine Yin Techniques, a forbidden corpus of necromantic lore. Each chapter unravels bizarre phenomena: sentient funeral paper effigies, geomantic curses haunting ancestral tombs, and markets where the dead barter with spirit coins. Blending historical verisimilitude with supernatural intrigue, the story illuminates the clandestine world of Yin-Yang practitioners—custodians of cosmic balance—through Beidou's trials. From exorcising poltergeists in Shanghai's jazz-age parlors to decoding cryptic feng shui patterns in war-torn villages, his journey reveals how the veil between worlds grows thin in times of human strife.

Josh Anderson was once an ordinary boy who only wanted a peaceful life with his mother. But peace was a luxury he could never afford under the rule of his tyrannical father, Marcus Anderson. Growing up in a house filled with fear, violence, and endless screaming, Josh and his mother, Mary, lived as prisoners to a man who thrived on their suffering. Then one day, everything changed. After years of enduring Marcus’s abuse, Mary was finally pushed too far—beaten unconscious in front of her sister, Jane Rocky, and her own son. Rushed to the hospital, she never woke up. The news of her death shattered Josh’s world. His mother—his protector, his source of warmth—was gone. And the one responsible? The man who called himself his father. At his mother’s funeral, standing before a crowd of mourners, Josh made a choice that would change his life forever. He was no longer Josh Anderson. That name had died with his mother. From that moment on, he became Josh Rocky, a boy with no room left for love or sympathy. And as Marcus Anderson fled the country to escape justice, Josh vowed that one day, he would hunt him down and make him pay. Ten years later… The once-fragile boy has become a cold, ruthless man—the CEO of Rocky Jewelries Company, one of the most powerful jewelry empires in the country. Feared by employees and competitors alike, Josh Rocky is known as "Sir Grumpy"—a man who fires employees without hesitation, shows no mercy to rivals, and views kindness as a weakness. To him, emotions are nothing but obstacles. Love? It’s a lie. Sympathy? It’s a weakness. Family? It’s a myth. Will Josh remain the ruthless man he’s become, or will the ghosts of his past force him to confront the emotions he buried long ago?

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

Li Zhuoyuan is a precocious young boy who, after his mother Li Lan divorced and changed her surname, was sent to live with his maternal grandfather. His grandfather, Li Weihan, and his great-grandfather, Li Sanjiang, are both "body retrievers," with Li Sanjiang being a highly respected elder in the village. During a funeral, Li Zhuoyuan witnessed his grandfather handling a corpse and gradually became exposed to the mysterious world of body retrievers. As the story unfolds, Li Zhuoyuan discovers that he can see evil spirits. Under the guidance of his great-grandfather, he begins to learn the skills of a body retriever. He gradually learns that body retrievers are not only responsible for handling the dead but also for bridging the gap between the living and the deceased. Amid a series of supernatural events, Li Zhuoyuan, with his intelligence and courage, fights against evil spirits and unravels the mysteries of the village.

Years after the end of their friendship and their separation, Mark receives an envelope containing an invitation to attend the funeral of his childhood friend Susan, who disappeared for mysterious reasons. …. From here everything Begins and From here everything shall ends.

Su Chen transmigrated to a parallel world and inherited a funeral company. To his surprise, he awakened the God-tier Funeral System because of it. Regardless of whether a person wanted to leave behind a legendary tale in the world, or they wanted to create a mysterious and extraordinary history so that others would suspect that they were bigwigs, they could do so through Su Chen’s funeral company. [With only 99 Yuan, I will appear personally at your funeral with a black tuxedo. With a black umbrella in my hand, I will silently observe the entire funeral.] [With 10,000 Yuan, there will be 100 men in black at your funeral. A Maybach will drive through your funeral and an old man, dressed in a Chinese tunic suit, will bow and put flowers on your tombstone. He will then leave with a stern expression.] [With 100,000 Yuan, 3000 men in black will appear at your funeral with black umbrellas. It will be a gray and drizzly day. A military helicopter will circle the sky. Three old men dressed in black Chinese tunic suits, and two teary women, will pay their respects at your tombstone.] … [With 10 billion Yuan, your funeral will be broadcast to the public via Livestream. The heavens and the earth will shake while your coffin is carried to its final destination by nine dragons. The entire world will dim! All the world leaders will kneel and bow before your grave. Bizarre phenomena will appear in the sky while dark clouds will loom over the vast space. All the stars in the sky shall decorate your tombstone while the sun and the moon bid farewell to you.] [The company can fulfill all kinds of requests as long as you pay us enough.] [Place an order now and you will have a mysterious past immediately.]

Shen Hua, the daughter of the Shen family that ran an embroidery business in Fengzhou, was pampered since she was a child. She had a pretty face and smooth, fair skin. Unfortunately, her body was weak, and she'd run out of breath after walking merely a few steps. She didn't have very long to live. The Shen family gradually faced its downfall, and her wedding was delayed again and again. Cui Yun, the eldest son of the Cui family, was a noble and stern man. He was entrusted to look after Shen Hua. Why not just marry her? He thought. Since Shen Hua reincarnated, she had focused all her attention on the embroidery business. She hoped to change her life and regain her former glory. When she heard about Cui Yun's decision to marry her, she fainted on the spot. After waking up, she turned him down with tears in her eyes. "I don't have very long to live. I don't want to waste your time." Cui Yun was very considerate. "It's not a big deal. I know you feel touched, but there's no need to cry. Since you already depend on the Cui family, you might as well just become part of us. After you die from your sickness, I'll even hold a grand funeral for you." Shen Hua felt hopeless. But I'm only pretending to be sick! *** Cui Yun had many younger female cousins. Many of them had confessed their feelings for him, but he turned all of them down nonchalantly. "It's getting late. Please look after yourself." Shen Hua had never met such a clueless man when it came to romance. One night, while she was on her way home, she took a shortcut and passed by the Cui family's courtyard. Cui Yun stopped her. He was standing near the entrance, and his sleeves danced to the wind. "It's cold outside. Would you like to come in and stay for a while?"

Michael Conner is a haunted teenager who basically feels that the world weighs upon him, and every step he makes is drawing him deeper into its cruel clutches. After five years of escaping, fate drags him back for the funeral of his ex-best friend's grandfather-a moment he had dreadfully awaited. What begins as a reluctant return turns out to be a nightmarish journey. In the attic, full of dust, he finds a concealed journal, and the dark secrets it holds unfold a terrifying truth: the grandfather had made a malevolent bargain, trading in his family's souls to some ancient, evil being. Having realized that the town he once knew is steeped in darkness, Michael must swallow his pride and team up with Jake, his former best friend turned bitter enemy. As they grapple with old wounds and simmering resentment, their shared mission forces them to confront both their haunting past and the chilling present that threatens everything they hold dear. Together, they step into the darkness that has consumed their hometown, where every new turn reveals more secrets-secrets that threaten their view of reality and promise to tear asunder the very fibers of their life. With danger looming large over them, tensions rising, Michael and Jake must race against time to try and break the chain of their families that is cursed, binding them into this malevolent force. Will they find a way to redeem themselves and save those they love, or will the darkness claim them forever? Prepare for a gripping tale of friendship, betrayal, and the fight for redemption in the face of unimaginable evil.

Leonica Romero siempre había estado enamorada de Gabriel Bryce, CEO del Imperio Bryce y tirano empresarial de Noruega. Afortunadamente, por petición de su enferma abuela, una vieja amiga de su familia, Leonica tiene la oportunidad de casarse con su amado. Sintiéndose eufórica, ella abandonó su posición y el trabajo de sus sueños en el hogar de los Romero y se convierte en una humilde ama de casa para Gabriel. Sin embargo, tres años más tarde, el día del funeral de la abuela de Gabriel, Leonica queda estupefacta cuando él exige el divorcio, ya que su exnovia Angelina Fernández había regresado repentinamente, proclamando su amor eterno por él. Pero ese no fue el único choque que Leonica recibió ese día. Horas después de la declaración de Gabriel de querer el divorcio, Leonica se despierta en el hospital con una noticia impactante. Estaba embarazada de dos meses. ¡Y Gabriel no sabía nada sobre esto!

Leonica Romero sempre teve uma paixão antiga por Gabriel Bryce, CEO do Bryce Empire e tirano dos negócios da Noruega. Por sorte, a pedido de sua doente avó, amiga de longa data de sua família, Leonica tem a chance de se casar com seu amado. Sentindo-se eufórica, ela abandonou sua posição e o emprego dos sonhos na casa dos Romero e se tornou uma simples dona de casa para Gabriel. No entanto, três anos depois, no dia do funeral da avó de Gabriel, Leonica é pega de surpresa quando ele exige o divórcio, já que sua ex-namorada Angelina Fernandez havia retornado repentinamente, proclamando seu amor eterno por ele. Mas esse não foi o único choque que Leonica recebeu naquele dia. Horas após a declaração de Gabriel sobre o divórcio, Leonica acorda no hospital com uma notícia chocante. Ela estava grávida de dois meses. E Gabriel não sabia de nada!

Witness the tragic story of Ryu and yui . A young girls funeral a families grief and a man's guide what secreat lie behind yui,s tragic death Dive into a world of love loss and secrets

valstrax in httyd, yes

[Warning! Mature Audience Only. Contain Mature scenes, Mind Triggering Elements] Zara Monroe, an aspiring author in her early twenties, wakes up the day after her mother’s funeral to find herself in a world where humans don’t exist, and the powerful wolf kings reign supreme. But this isn’t just a nightmare. it’s the plot of her own unwritten romantasy novel. And she’s not just any character; she’s the heroine fated to die at the hands of the Lycan Twins. the ruthless rulers of the werewolf world... and her destined mates. With death looming over her, Zara must rewrite her fate before it's too late. But in a world where destiny is set in stone, can she escape the tragic ending she created, or will she be forever trapped in a story that was never meant to have a happy ending? ……. #SlowBurn #ReverseHarem #LycanKings #ParallelWorld #WhyChooseTroupe #VillainVSHero

My first novel yaey (⁠ﾉ⁠◕⁠ヮ⁠◕⁠)⁠ﾉ⁠*⁠.⁠✧ ——— Furan Shi only wanted to be a cutie little princess. That's it. So when he died, nobody missed him. After his family and relatives, the next person to attend his funeral was his homeroom teacher and friends™, his murderer, and then a mysterious red-eyed crow. Said mysterious crow sucked his soul right out and offered him a better life than this. No, he still won't be a cutie princess, but he can be the next best thing after that. He was invited to transmigrate into different realities without any restrictions. It wasn't a Villain system, a Cannon fodder system... it doesn't belong to any category. Just experiencing the worlds should be enough to satisfy it. Furan Shi agreed with one condition. Filter: ‘Animal Characteristics’ System: Are you… sure about this? Furan Shi, pouting: Is that not possible..? System: … you're welcome to do as you like =͟͟͞͞(꒪ᗜ꒪‧̣̥̇) What you'll get: ✓An indecisive (and impulsive) MC ✓Raum ✓Spicy chicken story cards ✓Mother's Eye [Yes, this is a quick transmigration novel.] [Yes, all cutesy cutie pie bc I am sad.] [Yes, the host is always a demihuman, more often than not part animal haha.] [No, the host isn't always an animal demihuman. Could be a stinking goblin if his luck fails him.] [And no, this isn't necessarily about furries. Eh, but I'm open to negotiations.. ╮(. ❛ ᴗ ❛.)╭] [Might have genderbend later on.. not sure..] I do apologize in advance if this is not your cup of tea. I'm trying my best to make this as light-themed and fast-paced as possible for people like me who just wanted to relax, aka not much brain games... not much face slapping.. ehe..

As a duchess with a body like glass, I lost my life in a severe seizure. No, rather, I thought I had lost it. “…I want you.” Then, I was reincarnated as a woman who looked just like me. However, isn’t this woman’s body too healthy? The joy of having a healthy body is brief, everyone says this to me this. Because this woman is my perfect husband’s mistress. I attended my own funeral in order to hear the truth. I saw a handsome man there, crying even more than my own husband, as if the world had suddenly collapsed. Who is that man, who I’ve never seen before? And actually, this woman… …Is she my husband’s mistress? *Noticed* - The translation isn't accurate and the language used is considered informal or "messy". - It's recommended to add this to your reading list to stay updated. - Readers are encouraged to support the original creators by purchasing the official version when it's available. - There are links provided to support the translator financially. - Readers are asked to enjoy the fan translation quietly and avoid causing any trouble or seeking attention. That's all, happy reading everyone!

reincarnate in the world of how to train your dragon with a summon system to conquer all the world i don't own httyd,sparta, assassin or anything just the story

Orion Windwood murió traicionada, condenada sin juicio y ejecutada frente a la multitud. Sin embargo, en lugar de desaparecer, despierta en el pasado, el día del funeral de su madre y su hermana gemela, Arian. Ahora, con sus recuerdos intactos y una segunda oportunidad, se ve obligada a ocupar el lugar de Arian en un mundo donde el peligro acecha en cada sombra. Su tía, Gabriela Caldwell, ansía el sello de los dioses, un poder que debía pertenecer a Arian pero que nunca llegó. Ethan Solaris, el príncipe heredero que la condenó en su vida pasada, empieza a notar que la "Arian" que ha regresado es diferente. Y Lucian Eldrit, el antiguo prometido de su hermana, busca respuestas que podrían revelar la verdad sobre su identidad. Mientras navega entre la traición y la ambición de la nobleza, Orion debe descubrir por qué volvió, qué secretos oculta el sello de los dioses y quién mueve los hilos de su destino. Pero una cosa es segura: esta vez, no está dispuesta a morir sin luchar. ---

Orion Windwood died betrayed, condemned without trial, and executed before the crowd. However, instead of disappearing, she wakes up in the past—on the day of her mother and twin sister Arian’s funeral. Now, with her memories intact and a second chance, she is forced to take Arian’s place in a world where danger lurks in every shadow. Her aunt, Gabriela Caldwell, covets the Seal of the Gods, a power meant for Arian that never arrived. Ethan Solaris, the crown prince who sentenced her to death in her past life, begins to notice that the "Arian" who has returned is not the same. And Lucian Eldrit, Arian’s former fiancé, seeks answers that could uncover the truth about her identity. As she navigates the treacherous ambitions of the nobility, Orion must uncover why she was brought back, what secrets the Seal of the Gods holds, and who is truly pulling the strings of her fate. But one thing is certain—this time, she refuses to die without a fight.

When her best friend falls from the roof of her house, during the graduation pool party, Whitney and her friends are devastated by the death of their friend . Now four months later the group have moved on, going to separate universities, trying to leave the past behind them. But when another friend is killed by a maniac wielding a serrated steel weapon. The group is forced back to Forest Hills to attend the funeral. But when the remaining friends begin to get threatening messages from an unknown person threating to exploit a secret that they buried deep in their past, Whitney and her friends are forced to come together before that can happen. As the killer lurks in the shadows taunting the group, one thing is for sure... This isn't a game... And the killer doesn't intend on stopping the murder spree any time soon, killing the group one by one... Who will survive?... Who is the killer..?. What is the secret?... The friends are about to see that not all secrets remain buried...

In this cover page...Sansui Yamada, a 35-year-old man working as an English teacher who especially cares about the student's wellbeing despite the hardships he goes through. The funeral's host will be narrating his backstory and after the speech finishes, the plot goes on...

The Story begins after the events of HTTYD 2 movie. Zoya, the MC of this fanfic, was reincarnated as a young Night Fury. Follow her as she adapts to her new reality and faces adversity to find a place for herself in the complex dynamic of humans, dragons and everything in between. --- This is my first story on this platform and any overall that I publicated in any way, so do keep that in mind. I also write it most for myself so don't expect regular updates. Anyways, if you're staying, then have a nice read. --- Also this is not my original idea, but my take on a fanfic by Majo_Kuro_Akuma that has been dropped for around one year as I write this (title: Not so tamable). Therefore first chapters are quite similar. Book Cover by GoT-God from Pinterest

CHARACTER NAME: Female lead: Shanaya Ahmed Male lead: Shayan Shah Female lead's friend: Adena WORLD EXPLAINATION: It's a world where everyone has there specific power mostly they are inherited by their parents but some have different. ......................POWERS................. POWER OF FIRE POWER OF WATER AND ICE POWER OF INVULNERABILITY POWER OF NATURE CONTROL POWER OF AIRBENDING POWER OF HEALING POWER OF MIND READING POWER OF TELEPORTING POWER OF ANIMAL CREATION AND SHIFTING POWER OF SHADOW CONTROL POWER OF WEAPON CREATION POWER OF FLYING POWER OF HEARING ......................... Except for these powers there are also other mythical beings like, UNICORNS FAIRIES MERMAIDS DRAGONS ........................ Everyone has there own powers but the one who doesn't is as rare as diamond in the rough. But there was one. She was powerless since birth, but no one knows this. Her father teaches her to fake ability and to fight for her life.She'll fake her identity and fall in love with a person she shouldn't. (AUTHOR'S NOTE: Don't make any assumptions before reading some chapters.)...(If you wanna know their back story you'll have to wait) AUTHOR'S NOTE: No offense but no one can copy my story. If someone thinks that someone is copying it please let me know so you'll be able to attend her funeral. ( sorry for being rude)

Rat lives a life of violence and crime, his only companions are the other street urchins that share his misfortune. After being betrayed by those closest to him, his new life begins after waking up on his funeral Thumal.

A young man, named Ichitaro Kagami, witnessed a brutal murder of his beloved Soul reaper friend, Koro Yamagata. After his funeral, he later discovered a note for him to go on a journey and restore his clan's lost artefacts. Hence letting himself to travel alone, two groups wanted him for two different reasons.....

Seven years have passed since Emma last saw the man who once held her heart. Bright Alejandro Anderson—her first love—was a prince, a symbol of everything she once believed in. But the moment he walked away, leaving her broken and betrayed, she swore she’d never let love consume her again. Now, Prince Anderson is back. As a key figure in royal affairs, he forces Emma to confront a past she’d buried deep. With every word he speaks, with every glance he gives, Emma is pulled back into a world she tried to escape. The man who broke her heart is now begging for forgiveness, claiming he would kill for her, that he would never leave again. But can Emma ever trust him again? Can love truly be resurrected from the ashes of betrayal, or will it burn them both alive? #secondchance #getingbacktogether #slowburn #diplomacy #kingdombuilding #enemytolover --- (Setting: 19th Century) Seven years had passed since Emma last saw Bright Alejandro Anderson—her first love. Emma had almost succeeded in living her life normally. She was doing fine. But that man resurfaced in Emma's life as Prince Anderson, who led the royal legal affairs team. He not only appeared in Emma's life but also forced her to look back. To revisit memories she desperately wanted to forget. For Emma, Bright, aka Prince Anderson, was the most bitter lesson in her life. From him, Emma learned never to trust anyone. Not even God. ~~~ Emma's tears flowed, voice cracked and pained, "Even if I were to die," her despair remained, "I'll hate you forever, it's only fair. Don't come to my funeral, don't you dare, set foot at my graveside, expect no embrace, Don't ever anticipate my heart's forgiving grace. I'll spend my days, my bones, in hatred's grip. A love once cherished, now a sinking ship. ~~~ "I've just killed someone with my own hands. Ah, this is how deep my love for you is, Emma. I would kill for you, and you've just witnessed it with your own eyes." ... "I'm here... don't be scared... this time I'm not leaving you, unlike before when I left you." ... "I was stupid. I am sorry. I regret it with every breath I take. I wish there was a way to turn back time to fix the past. But despite everything I can do, I can't. So, I sincerely apologize, even though I know I don't have the right to do so." !!!Explicit adult content above chapter 100 and will be informed at the beginning of the chapter. Please refrain from accessing the chapter if you are underage. Thank you.!!! another works: - Undressed by The Half-beast Prince - Wolfdale: Blood of the Moon - Mafia Princess: Raised by Wolves - Slayer Knight: Survive The Undead

Man from the Boys Universe is wronged by Vought and killed by the Homelander. A celestial being takes notice of his plight and offers to reincarnate him in the form of one of his past lives with all memories in tact.

"Ugh, why can't I just die in peace?!" Sugiyama Jo had a morbid plan: to join his family in death as soon as he graduates from high school. And now on his second year, this scheme of his is coming closer into becoming a reality. To him, pointless things such as youth and romance are but mere distractions that could potentially deviate him from his death. Which is why he abides by a strict code to never get involved in anything that will expose him to "a rose-filled youth". But it seems that fate had other plans. Due to the meddling of his guidance counselor, Jo now finds himself cascaded into a series of events that forces him into his "romantic comedy youth era". With his plan at risk of failing, Jo desperately tries to escape the clutches of youth.

Ariana had been struggling with her smut novel lately. Her readers had found out her weakness- that she was a virgin with no experience in dating. To overcome her struggle and gain inspiration, she decided to rent a 'little white face' to 'experiment' and study a man's anatomy and physiological reactions. But there was a mistake halfway. She ended up meeting an 'impotent' man who had similar struggles as her, instead of a sultry little white face. **** Cale's body was numbed. He could not lift a finger, but he felt hot all over. The body part that could not rise even in front of a seductive woman was standing little by little. The woman who 'drugged' him approached him with a whip in her hand. She wore a very conservative outfit and looked like she was attending a funeral. Her small face was covered with a veiled black hat. "As I requested, we will perform a BDSM play. It will hurt a bit. I am still inexperienced, but I will provide enough compensation after this task." Cale: "....?" What request? He had never received a request! Ariana could see the horror in Cale's eyes. She tilted her head in wonder. Mr. Flowerboy had previously claimed in the chat he liked BDSM play. Had he entered his role immediately? Amazing. As expected of a pro. Ariana tried to make her expression seem like a dominant master to match Mr. Flowerboy's professionalism. She had to show him that she was serious about it too. "Let's start, Mr. Flowerboy." Cale: !!! Who was the flowerboy?! I am not him! ..... A few weeks later. Instead of reporting the woman who 'drugged' him to the police, Cale shamefully looked for her again for a second session. Ariana: "Why do you want to be tied up and spanked again? Could it be... you are really a masochist?" Cale: ".....I have no choice either." How could he explain that his 'thing' would only work when this woman touched him?

"Hey, what would you do if an apocalypse were to suddenly happen?" Antoine asked. Such a harmless question, a question we didn't know would affect our lives. What exactly would you do if an apocalypse were to suddenly happen? "Oh you are referring to the movie we watched at Bella's right?" Javier asked excitedly, they began sharing ideas on how they'd stock up on food and secure their houses. "Did any of you stop to think what caused the apocalypse?" Melanie asked and they all looked at her "You are talking about stocking up on food, ammunitions, protecting yourselves and all that but what are you protecting yourselves from?" she added. "Is it a virus? Is it a bacteria? Is it a war? Is it Zombies? Is it an invasion?" "Javier, you want to rob a store and load up on electronic gadgets, how long do you think the power will last after you've surrounded yourself with tv screens, laptops and games, do you plan on eating them too?" Luella asked, "Eira you want food, what if the origin of the apocalypse was gotten from a bacteria in the food supply, or the water we drink everyday? How will you defend against that? You want to barrackade yourselves at home, what if it's an airborne infection? Will you stop breathing? What if its evolutionary?" As Luella spoke they all kept quiet till Isabella spoke up "Lance" she called out "Your nose is bleeding" she said, everyone looked to see Lance who was sitting among them bleeding from the nose. "Are you oka-" Nour who wanted to ask suddenly paused when Lance's head exploded. None of us thought we'd find ourselves in this condition, the day started normal, nothing out of the blue or strange happened. "Lance!!!" Nour yelled, she could hear her heartbeat loudly as everyone around her panicked. So why? Why? we asked ourselves, but the actual question we should have asked was HOW? In the span of less than 24 hours the world we knew crumbled, i lost everything that day, i couldn't even attend my mother's funeral, but the funerals after were beyond wild. I still ask myself from time to time, if i were to start again where would i want to be when it all started? At home with family? In church? Saying my last prayers... In a restaurant eating my favourite meal before something bites my face off? Or should i have joined Bella? Six feet under...

Philip Graciasta’s life is thrown into turmoil when his father, Alexander—a brilliant tech magnate with far-reaching ambitions—dies unexpectedly, leaving behind a massive fortune, a labyrinth of secrets, and a future fraught with danger. At the funeral, Philip meets the enigmatic and captivating Galatea, who has been mysteriously appointed as the trustee of his father's estate. What should have been a straightforward inheritance quickly spirals into a treacherous game of power, deception, and high-stakes corporate warfare. Determined to claim his rightful place at the helm of Andromeda Industry Group, Philip faces formidable opposition from within his own family. His powerful mother, Victoria, a real estate mogul, sees Galatea as a threat to her own ambitions. His half-sister, Lilianna, quietly manipulates events behind the scenes, serving as an informant for a shadowy organization whose true purpose remains unclear. As Philip struggles to untangle his family’s web of betrayals, he realizes that the stakes are far higher than he imagined. In his quest for control, Philip is reluctantly drawn into the larger forces at play. Dr. Max Sokraberg, a scientific visionary and Alexander’s closest friend, becomes his unlikely ally. Max holds the key to revolutionary technologies that promise to reshape the future, but these advancements also carry ethical and existential challenges. Philip soon discovers that Alexander's ultimate vision involves more than just the future of their company—it involves the future of humanity itself. The specifics of this grand plan are shrouded in mystery, but its implications ripple through everything Philip encounters. Meanwhile, Enrich Falconhyde, a former diplomat from Osgoria is thrust into a dark transformation. Once a peace-loving idealist, Enrich is consumed by grief and rage following his fiancée’s tragic death in an assassination attempt. His sorrow turns him into a warmonger, zealously supporting Osgoria’s extremist military faction. This faction seeks total domination over Alyssia, at any cost—even if it means mass civilian casualties. Enrich's descent into fanaticism mirrors the growing instability of their world as wars and social tensions rose all over the globe paralleling technological transformations. As global tensions rise and the secret organization pulls strings behind the scenes, Philip must navigate a rapidly changing landscape. Galatea, despite becoming ever more intimate with Philip, remains an enigma, concealing a secret that could shake Philip’s very understanding of reality. In a world teetering on the edge of war and technological transformation, Philip must unravel his father’s mysteries and decide whether to embrace or reject the future Alexander envisioned.