Mountain Of Madness

"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?"

Sharon adalah orang biasa, sementara suaminya, Wallace Harris, adalah seorang pria yang menjanjikan dan tampan. Keluarganya adalah salah satu keluarga paling bergengsi dan terkaya di Kota New York. Dapat menikahi Wallace adalah sebuah kecelakaan. Sepanjang tiga tahun pernikahan mereka, Wallace tidak pernah tidur dengan Sharon. Keluarganya juga terus membujuknya untuk menceraikan Sharon. Itu adalah pesta ulang tahun matriark tua keluarga Harris, dan semua orang muda dari keluarga Harris telah memberikan hadiah paling mahal yang mungkin untuk membuat nenek bahagia—kecuali Sharon. Dia meminta untuk meminjam uang dari Nyonya Harris untuk penjaga rumah tua, Paman Smith, karena dia tidak punya uang untuk membayar pengobatan medisnya. Tapi seperti yang diduga, keluarga Harris menghinanya saat dia meminta. "Keluarga Harris belum pernah memiliki kerabat miskin seperti kamu. Jangan pernah muncul di hadapanku lagi! Wallace seharusnya menikahi Crystal. Dia tentunya seorang gadis muda yang layak menikah dengan keluarga kita!" kata Nyonya Harris. "Ketahuilah tempatmu dan pergilah dari sini. Jangan tinggal di rumah kami lagi. Bagaimana kakek Wallace bisa begitu bodoh menikahi wanita miskin dan tak berguna seperti kamu untuk anakku?!" kata Juni, ibu Wallace. "Hanya beberapa juta dolar, tetapi kamu begitu miskin sehingga perlu meminjam dari keluarga kami. Bagaimana seorang wanita sepertimu pantas bersama Wallace? Jika itu Crystal, dia tentunya tidak akan mempermalukan kami sebanyak ini!" Malam itu, Wallace memberikan Sharon sebuah kartu bank, yang berisi jutaan dolar. "Perusahaan sedang berkembang, jadi saya tidak banyak memiliki uang tunai. Kamu bisa menggunakan ini untuk membantu Paman Smith." Menghadapi permusuhan keluarga Harris, Wallace menyatakan, "Karena saya telah menikahinya, dia adalah tanggung jawabku. Terlepas dari dia kaya atau miskin, Sharon adalah istriku." Hanya sampai suatu hari seorang asing mendekati Sharon. Baru saat itu Sharon tahu bahwa dia adalah putri dari keluarga terkemuka yang berhak menerima aset setidaknya sepuluh miliar. Tiba-tiba dia memiliki perusahaan terbesar di New York dan sebuah kartu bank yang berisi ratusan juta 'uang saku'. Dalam sekejap mata, identitasnya telah berubah. Dia tidak lagi menjadi menantu perempuan miskin yang tidak disukai oleh keluarga Harris. Sebaliknya, dia telah menjadi orang paling bergengsi di New York!

A Golden Needle could save the world. A Silver Needle, could kill all foes. Against-the-Heavens Medicine, world-shaking martial arts, unveiling a different world.

Mo Rao nació en una familia de médicos militares. Sus padres habían arriesgado sus vidas para salvar a la abuela de Fu Ying, por lo que este último se vio obligado a tomar a Mo Rao como su esposa. Mo Rao siempre supo que Fu Ying tenía una chica de ensueño llamada Qu Ru. Esta chica no logró casarse con Fu Ying como deseaba porque la abuela de Fu Ying se lo impidió. Después de su matrimonio, Fu Ying fue muy considerado con Mo Rao. Incluso tenían una alta compatibilidad, especialmente en la cama. Fu Ying siempre se encontraba profundamente sumergido en la ternura de Mo Rao. Hasta que un día, Fu Ying dijo: —Qu Ru ha vuelto. Vamos a divorciarnos. Transferiré la propiedad que te prometí a tu nombre. Mo Rao dijo: —¿No podemos divorciarnos? ¿Y si… estoy embarazada…? Fu Ying contestó sin corazón: —¡Aborta! No quiero más obstáculos entre Qu Ru y yo. Además, Qu Ru tiene leucemia, y tu médula ósea resulta ser compatible con la de ella. Si estás dispuesta a donar la tuya, puedo prometerte cualquier cosa. Mo Rao dijo: —¿Y si mi condición es que no nos divorciemos? Los ojos de Fu Ying se tornaron fríos. —Mo Rao, no seas tan codiciosa. Incluso si te lo prometo por el bien de Qu Ru, sabes muy bien que no te amo. Las palabras 'no te amo' atravesaron el corazón de Mo Rao como un cuchillo. Su sonrisa de repente se torció y ya no era la mujer dócil que solía ser. —Fu Ying, esta es la primera vez que me repugnas tanto. Me llamas codiciosa, ¿pero acaso tú no lo eres igual? ¿Quieres que nos divorciemos para que puedas estar con Qu Ru? De acuerdo, aceptaré eso. ¿Pero incluso sueñas con que yo la salvaré? No olvides que en la vida no se puede tener todo lo que uno quiere, igual que tú y yo. Luego Mo Rao se fue. Fu Ying en realidad se sintió sofocado, y esta sensación lo volvía loco. Cuando Mo Rao apareció una vez más, se había convertido en una estrella deslumbrante. Cuando se presentó ante Fu Ying, de la mano con su nuevo galán, a Fu Ying no le importó en absoluto y dijo: —Cariño, ¿no dijiste que solo me amarías a mí? Mo Rao sonrió débilmente. —Lo siento, exesposo. Estaba equivocada en ese entonces. Solo fuiste un sustituto. En realidad, amo a alguien más.

Five years ago, with just a single sentence from the Kyoto elite, all his loved ones were taken from him. Five years later, he returned from the Dragon King Hall, now the emperor who ruled over eighty-one Dragon Kings. To defy the heavens, there might be exceptions. But to defy the monarch, there was absolutely no chance of survival!

Ye Fei unintentionally stumbled upon the village chief embroiled in some scandalous affair, but who would have thought he would overhear the village chief's son plotting something sinister against his own sister-in-law? Amidst the quarrel, Ye Fei inherited the ancestral legacy, and from that moment on, his left hand possessed the medical skills to save lives, while his right hand wielded martial arts to cut down enemies! To protect his sister-in-law, Ye Fei braved all hardships, leading the villagers to build wealth and strive for prosperity!

After 3 years of frustration in New Atlantis, Ithri finally says, "F*** it." He’s done. The city's suffocating rules, corrupt nobles, and self-righteous royals have pushed him to the breaking point. Its oppressive bureaucracy and hollow ideals have left him disillusioned. Deciding it’s time to play his hidden cards, Ithri unleashes his potential, plunging headfirst into a dangerous, chaotic world filled with ancient mysteries, ruthless adversaries, and revelations that force him to confront the darkest corners of his soul. The deeper he delves, the more secrets he unravels not only about the world but about his own past.

Ten years ago, he was her shadow, a man willing to kill or die in her name, a faceless, nameless protector who lived only for her smile. But when betrayal shattered his devotion, his shadow twisted into something darker. Now, Aurelia Prescott, once the pride of Everstone Hill’s elite, is nothing more than a puppet on a gilded string, her every move controlled by the man who swore he would burn her world to the ground. Alexandrez Kings, now a ruthless, domineering CEO and Billionaire, doesn’t just want revenge, he wants her. Body, mind, and soul. Forced into a world of dark seduction and relentless control, Aurelia struggles to hold onto the woman she once was, even as she’s dragged deeper into Alexandrez’s depraved games. For every night he spends breaking her will, her defiance sharpens like a blade, dangerous, alluring, and irresistible. World of power and pain, twisted desires blur the line between love and hate. But in the darkness, secrets stir, threatening to unravel the carefully crafted web of vengeance and submission. As obsession burns hotter and boundaries shatter, Aurelia faces an impossible choice: succumb to Alexandrez’s darkness or risk destroying them both. THEMES: #DarkRomance #MorallyGrey #ManipulativeML (Male Lead) #Betrayal #Revenge #Control #Obsession #PowerPlay #Seduction #TwistedDesires #LoveAndHate

Synopsis: Ezekiel’s life was a tragic tale of addiction, loneliness, and missed opportunities. A failed existence marred by a deadly overdose, his life seemed to end in darkness. But fate had other plans. Reincarnated in the body of Darius Lionhart, a 16-year-old prince with immense potential and godly mana reserves, Ezekiel is given a second chance — one that comes with power, intrigue, and danger. Darius, once seen as a weak and illegitimate son, is reborn as a man with limitless potential. Blessed with infinite mana and empowered by the mysterious chains that bind him, Ezekiel embraces his new identity with a ruthless resolve. His jealous brothers, Elias and Asher, who conspired to poison him, are in for a shock — Darius is no longer the pawn they believed him to be. With a mind sharpened by his past life and a body capable of incredible feats, Ezekiel sets his sights on the throne. He will no longer be the victim of his family’s schemes. Instead, he will become the most feared force in the kingdom, ruling with an iron fist and a heart of ice. But his journey will not be easy. Old rivals, deadly enemies, and even his own father — the legendary King Kael, an SSS-ranked battle god — stand in his way. To survive, Ezekiel must outmaneuver everyone around him. The throne is within his grasp, but only if he can navigate the deadly politics of the royal court, the manipulation of his siblings, and the countless challenges that await him. Will he rise to become the ultimate ruler, or will the kingdom’s power struggles consume him? In a world where only the strongest survive, Ezekiel will stop at nothing to claim his birthright. The Lionhart bloodline will either bow to him, or it will burn in the flames of his ambition.

“Five… Four… Three… Two… One…” As the countdown towards the new year went on to the last second, Miles looked up to the sky, just as everybody else did. In the middle of the crowded street, Miles for once felt like he belonged. Being a teenage gamer, living with his parents, and trying to build a life as a streamer, he did not feel like leaving his room every day. But there, in the middle of that crowded street, with everyone around him paying attention to the sky, the countdown on the digital billboard, and mostly anything else but him., Miles felt like a ghost. A welcomed ghost, but a ghost, after all. With a smile on his unseen face, he looked up as the countdown reached one, and everybody sang in unison. ‘HAPPY NEW YEAR!” But Miles’ eyes widened as he watched in utter horror, and curiosity, even, hovering above him, a holographic screen with a few lines of text written in it. All around him, although he did not pay much attention to it, a few other people seemed to experience the same situation. [Updating home-world 39515’s version] [Version 20.25 update brings a lot of fun and games with the new and improved survival mode] [Do you want to convert your previous avatar to home-world 39515’s latest version?] [Yes] [No] “Survival… Mode?” Miles’ lips quivered. Before he could think of anything else, though, the people around him began to scream…

MOUNTAIN SITTING IMMORTAL (MSI) A conduit of the great Dao happened to enter the grotto heaven called Earth. No one had been able to take ownership of this conduit for many years until Marvin came into contact with it.  Marvin met the requirement to use the conduit. This allowed him to begin his journey towards immortality.  The journey begins from transcending the first mortal coil at Body Forging to transcending the second at Energy Gathering, passing through the subsequent mortal coils, and hopefully to becoming a true immortal with eternal life. But the conduit is far more useful than helping a dying business tycoon gain another lease at life. It is also a conduit of great power.  This power and many more will be his as long as he continues to sit on his mountain and grows the mountain into a colossus. The mountain will bring him to greater heights and greater power.  This is the story of the Mountain Sitting Immortal.

When a mountain comes to life, awakening its consciousness, it takes on another form—a Mountain Spirit. And that’s me reborn with extraordinary Divine powers. Want to know what these divine powers are? Well, one of them allows me to accelerate herb growth—up to one hundred times faster! Impressive, right? But wait, there’s more! I also possess a ‘golden finger’—which is ‘Space-Time’ system that lets me fish for lost techniques, weapons, pill formulas, and other treasures from the rivers of time and space. With these at my disposal, I’m sure to become stronger, at least stronger than the beautiful sect master who claims my mountain as her personal retreat and constantly drag me into her matters. It’s not an easy life, but no need to worry! I’m not just any spirit—I’m a human spirit born from a mountain, which means I have an extraordinary talent for cultivation. To top it off, my system was generous enough to grant me a divine cultivation technique right from the start. There’s just one tiny problem: it’s a dual cultivation technique, and I need a partner to cultivate it. So, I had no choice but to convince the sect master’s stunning disciple to help me out. I mean, it’s not like I’m after her gorgeous long legs, her curvaceous thighs, or her… well, you get the point. I’m just a humble cultivator trying to grow stronger by any means necessary. If only she’d run into some trouble, so I could swoop in and save the day. That would make things a lot easier for me… but alas, life is never that simple. Still, I’ll find a way. With my Space-Time system, my mountain’s power, and a little charm, I’ll outgrow this mountain and surpass everyone—even the sect master. And maybe, just maybe, I’ll enjoy the beauties along the way. *** No NTR, No Yuri, No Yaoi *** LinkTree- https://linktr.ee/Around_The_Moon Discord- https://discord.gg/zTgR9VFduX

Born to be human, Trained to be an Assassin! Fated to be a god! Growing up to become an assassin whose name speaks dread in the hearts of men, cunning, twisted, and smart - that's Rey Castle. A teenager who would dare challenge a nation just for fun. Serving under the man who raised him as an assassin, Rey's goal is to eliminate the five people responsible for the Baylor Slaughter Incident, an incident that made him an orphan and destroyed his true clan. This goal has burned in his heart since he discovered the truth. Standing at the top of the food chain in a world filled with magic and dreadful powers, entities ready to destroy even the world to obtain the power to transcend mortality. Yet, Rey's hunger for greater power becomes unbearable. The infamous Deathmaker shall experience the true meaning of creation itself. Once mortal, he shall transcend into a state where even constellations aren't equal to him! Becoming one with the Endless!

standing on corpses of blood entangled between madness and grieve redd an orphan boy witnessed he's loved one massacred

An international high school teenager named Shouichi Desterling often idled away his time, letting his thoughts run rampant with a wild imagination. However, those intrusive thoughts were well-contained within his mind. Following the recent passing of his father, Shouichi was transferred back to his hometown, Kurohashi, to live with his long-separated mother — the only family he had left. Kurohashi is a secluded small town, surrounded by mountains on all sides. Despite its seemingly ordinary appearance and a minuscule population of just 5,000, the village harbours an oddity: the only way in or out is via a gloomy steel bridge. Not long after his arrival, Shouichi quickly bonded with his classmates, experiencing the semblance of a normal high school life and even finding love. Yet, amid this ordinary existence, he began seeing and feeling inexplicable “things.” Were these strange occurrences mere tricks of his mind, or was there something truly sinister lurking in the shadows? As events unfolded, Shouichi found himself increasingly unable to suppress his mounting insanity and the dark urges creeping into his thoughts. Each day, the air around him grew denser and heavier, as though the very atmosphere bore the weight of an unseen menace. ------------------------------------------------------- Visit the Link below for the Cast Card with a short description/ the Character Drawings/ Chapter Complimentary Images: https://linktr.ee/joeing25 Currently contained: Shouichi, Ayane, Shinji, Emi, Momo, Misaki ------------------------------------------------------- ~ Thank you for reading! ~

Beatrice has always known a life of struggle and survival. But when she's kidnapped and thrust into a world of luxury and deceit, she discovers a shocking truth: her entire life has been orchestrated by a mysterious figure known only as Gabriel. As she becomes embroiled in a web of intrigue and power struggles, Beatrice must confront the darkness of her own past and the true nature of her existence. Will she be able to break free from the shackles of her past and forge a new future, or will she remain forever bound by those who claim to own her?

In a world ruled by seven mighty empires, cruelty and power dominate the land. At the heart of it all stands Narzan, the most feared and hated of all nations, where savagery and ambition reign supreme. Beyond the borders of mortal lands lie forbidden realms—the unenterable Demon Realm, the accursed Lost Soul Realm, and the enigmatic Elven Kingdom—each holding secrets that could reshape the fate of the world. As the balance of power teeters on the edge of chaos, the Weave of Magic, the invisible force binding all existence, stirs ominously. Shadows of vengeance, ambition, and destiny loom large, threatening to engulf all in their wake. In this unforgiving world, only those who dare to grasp power and face the darkness within themselves can hope to survive. But at what cost?

"The Mountain Lord's Daughter" tells the love story between Zhan Yunwei and Yue Zhiheng, set in a fictional Xianxia world. The main plot revolves around Zhan Yunwei and Yue Zhiheng. In her past life, Zhan Yunwei tragically became Yue Zhiheng's wife, enduring a life of suffering. Yue Zhiheng, burdened by deep sins, was subjected to the extreme punishment of being mutilated, with his flesh scraped and bones cut. Zhan Yunwei, having witnessed his execution, could never move past the trauma. After being reborn, Zhan Yunwei encounters Yue Zhiheng once more, and the emotional entanglements and redemption between them become the heart of the story. In her previous life, Zhan Yunwei suffered from the indifference and cruel punishment inflicted by Yue Zhiheng, and the pain lingered. However, in her rebirth, she begins to reexamine their relationship, trying to understand Yue Zhiheng's true inner self.

Tags: [Progression] [Litrpg] [Modern Fantasy] [SCP Inspired] The GRA classifies him as File #666, an anomaly locked away and monitored under the highest security, along with many other system-"blessed" humans, and monsters from other worlds. Nathan is no ordinary detainee. Within him lies a Gate, a link to realms of untamed power and cosmic terror. These aren’t just alternate dimensions—they’re living entities, each realm a source of unimaginable strength and unspeakable horrors. With every forced descent into these hostile realms, Nathan edges closer to a power that might burn him alive...or rebirth him as something the GRA can’t contain. The question isn’t if he’ll survive. It’s what he’ll become when he comes out of these dimensions. +++ I am writing this due to people's request. Shit starts getting picked up by around 25 - 30.

In a world of fairies and dragons, Luo Sen is a gambler, a chess piece in the game of greatness. The ten thousand races are at war with the human race for the heavenly panacea. Who will emerge victorious? Follow Luo Sen on his journey to reach the top and conquer everything - life and death are trivial to him, he is indestructible. Secret techniques, self-destruction? Child's play, there are thousands of these techniques in his arsenal; who needs Moses? With a casual move he can split the sea and shatter the heavens. Harem? Double cultivation? N-18 content? From weak to strong, dominator, villain, systems and cheat? Nonsense to him.

Emma is a smart teenage girl who is ostracized at school by her brother and his friends for something she did three months ago. She spends most of her time in Blackwood Forest until she encounters a sadistic supernatural clown boy who changes her entire life.

Closing his eyes after experiencing misfortune. Luki Constantine suddenly woke up in a world, and a time different from his own, he woke up in a world with mysterious rituals, taboo knowledge, and various creatures beyond common sense that seem to be hidden behind the world that looks ordinary. He suddenly has to wake up and become one with Arshen Rosselvelt, who is always faced with various kinds of madness, strange creatures, and various mysterious organizations that worship the evil gods.

Vansis and Selvia Blake weren’t your typical siblings. Sure, they fought like cats and dogs, but their family came with a unique feature: they couldn’t die if they killed each other. Beheaded? Disemboweled? Thrown off a cliff? They’d wake up an hour later, annoyed but alive. For the twins, this was a lifestyle choice. They called it training. Everyone else called it deeply unsettling. Things got messy after their dad kicked the bucket under suspiciously peaceful circumstances, leaving behind a cryptic will and zero instructions. One ill-advised trip to a creepy underground altar later, Selvia couldn’t resist touching a glowing rune Vansis specifically told her not to touch. Boom. Magic powers, new world, total chaos. Now, Vansis is stuck babysitting Selvia, who decided to take a coma-level nap just when everything started trying to kill them. Survival’s tough enough, but he’s got one rule: nobody kills Selvia except me. (Author’s note: Hey, just a heads-up—this story is kinda a side project, so don’t expect updates past the first chapter anytime soon. I’ve got another novel to wrap up first, and trust me, it’s eating up all my free time. That said, I’d love to hear your thoughts, ideas, or even wild theories about where this could go—I’ll definitely keep them in mind for whenever I circle back to this chaos. Thanks for sticking around, and I promise, this will eventually gets updated, hopefully)

The Realm of Dawn, a continent blessed by nature and protected by the Dragon Pantheon; Ra. To the creatures of the night, Ra was the morning sun, capable of scorching the entire universe. But, to humans and demi-humans, who coexisted peacefully, Ra was a father... a guardian... A God. It communed with mortals, protected them, and received their prayers. Until Greed crept in, drawing some humans to a darkness they should have ignored. Power, wealth, women... "You can be like Ra..." they said. "All you have to do is get this to him" And they did... The pulsating hexagon crystal was hidden amongst the corpse of the week-old lamb offered to Ra. And so it happened, Ra was consumed by the evil of the crystal and went on a rampage. Lost in rage, it decimated everyone and everything in its path, turning the land of dawn into a fiery hell hole. The greedy humans who made the offerings were the first to die, but it didn't stop there. In merely an hour hundreds of thousands of humans and demi-beasts had been reduced to smothering ashes. Humans and demi-beasts fled in all directions, confused as to why their God had turned on them. In the world's darkest hours, they came. They called themselves the Visitors, yet they brought chaos and destruction. The world tore open and machines of chaos and destruction invaded the land of dawn, meeting Ra in combat. They say the battle lasted a week, only ending after Ra took his last breath. --- Three centuries later the land of dawn has changed completely. Humanity's saviors didn't just stop at Ra, they also went after demi-beasts. They accused demi-beasts of collaborating with Ra to wipe out the human race. Soon, walls were built around humans, and trees and vegetation were replaced with skyscrapers. The land, which was once a paradise had grown into a mega city of science and technological breakthroughs. Yes, the visitors never left. But they kept their promise, exposing the human race to a power acquired through forbidden means. --- Kael Ardyn was born into the western kingdom of the Empire; Auranos and was opportune to be selected by Ra as his vessel. Under Ra's guidance, Kael is exposed to a world he never existed before. The Path of Mystic Resonance!

In a world shaped by magic and the will of the gods, Alice's destiny is forever altered when, in her darkest moment, an ancient entity comes to her aid. Freed from its prison but now bound to Alice, the cunning demon Azmodiel accompanies her on her journey of discovery and growth. Together, they uncover the wonders of magic, reveal ancient secrets, and seek their purpose in life and their place in the world. But when all this being seeks is to corrupt Alice and use her for its macabre plans, what will this pair's fate be? Will Alice, with her pure heart and boundless love for magic, be able to change her companion, or will she succumb to the madness and seduction of Azmodiel?

This story is about serial killer but he fall deeply in love with a beautiful girl but kill her dad

[COMPLETED] Aideen Ruan, though a royal princess, was always unwanted due to the circumstances of her birth. Born blind to a hostage concubine, she possessed an intriguing beauty; however, her disability rendered her utterly useless to the royal family. Even when the struggling Count Crueder reluctantly agreed to take Aideen as his wife to secure the royal dowry, her life failed to improve. A year into their marriage, Aideen's inability to produce an heir sealed her fate. The princess was destined for exile to the Temple, consigned to spend the remainder of her days in isolation and abandonment. Contrary to her anticipations, instead of the Temple, Aideen found herself within the cold walls of Duke Tillian Valentine's castle. Duke Valentine, the last scion of the once-revered Valentine family that ruled the Kingdom before the "Fratricide Rebellion", now presided over the desolate Northern lands. Faced with fear and confusion, Aideen expected her life to perpetuate its cycle of misery, only to discover that Duke Valentine might hold the key to a new opportunity, a chance at a life she had never envisioned. "You bewitched my body and soul. Put an intoxicating spell on me, shackled my heart to yours with your magic. If I could exchange my eyesight with you, I would do it just to make you see what a man dying from love looks like."