Axel Selen Altare

TRIGGER WARNING: ~Mature Content + Dark Themes~ Having spent her life avoiding the spotlight, María Jośe never imagined she’d be the one to bring shame to her esteemed De la Vega family. With beauty as captivating as a field of lilies, she is the prized daughter of an ambitious father who cares more for his reputation than his children’s happiness. When Álvaro Montenegro, the arrogant heir to the Alpha title, sets his sights on her as his chosen Luna, María Jośe is desperate for a way out. But everything changes when the Moon Goddess answers her prayer in the most unexpected way: María Jośe discovers she is an Omega—wolfless and the lowest rank in the pack. Once held in awe, she is now shunned; a source of shame to her father and a target for ridicule in the pack. As her life turns upside down , María Jośe's hatred for the pack grows. The only solace she finds is in her growing, forbidden bond with Axel Montenegro—Álvaro’s older brother, who has turned his back on the pack to live as Beta. These two developed a love-hate friendship born from their shared disdain for the pack’s cruelty, which slowly evolves into a passionate, secret romance. But when Álvaro discovers Axel’s interest in María Jośe, jealousy ignites within him and he suddenly wants María Jośe as his own. Love, vengeance, and betrayal all brewed into a whirlwind of drama, desires, and deadly comebacks. Will María Jośe rise from the ashes of her former life, or will she be consumed by the power struggles of the pack she despises? Will she give in to the oldest brother who is scared of commitment or the younger one who fiercely seeks redemption?

Selene, a dedicated scholar of ancient civilizations, lives a life steeped in the study of forgotten histories. Her days are spent lecturing, researching, and immersing herself in texts that others often overlook. But everything changes when she stumbles upon an obscure article about the ancient ruins of Veyrath—a place long thought to be little more than a legend. What catches her attention is not just its ancient mystery, but the unsettling fact that it has been completely ignored by historians and archaeologists alike. Compelled by an inexplicable force, Selene sets out to uncover the truth behind the abandoned temple. As she explores its crumbling walls, she discovers a hidden relic that awakens something deep within the temple—a power she never knew existed. The ground trembles, the walls shift, and something ancient stirs beneath the earth, determined to reclaim what was once lost…

In a dying world where oceans have dried up and the land has turned into a barren desert, Ricky, Sophie, and Kieran embark on a perilous journey to find ancient crystals said to restore Earth’s balance. Shadowed by the threat of Selene and mysteries of the past, they fight for humanity’s final hope.

When the peaceful Emberfall Village is reduced to ashes, Azare’s life is shattered in an instant. Covus, a cunning manipulator, pins the blame on the Kingdom of Avarice's king, igniting a rebellion that threatens to engulf the realm in chaos. In a desperate attempt to flee the destruction, Azare stumbles upon an ancient altar hidden beneath the ruins of his home. Inadvertently activating its dormant spiritual power, he is pulled into the fiery depths of Hell itself. Now trapped in a brutal, otherworldly realm, Azare must navigate treacherous infernal landscapes, outwit cunning demons, and uncover the truth about his family’s forgotten past. With each trial, he grows stronger, forging unexpected alliances and awakening powers that could change his destiny—and the fate of the kingdom. But as he battles for survival and revenge, a question lingers: will Azare’s thirst for vengeance consume him, or will he rise above the flames to uncover the true villain pulling the strings?

Almost five thousand years ago, Selene was the strongest kingdom in the universe, ruled by Cyrus Sol Selene. Rumours had it that he killed his father to take over the throne. Everybody bowed down at his shadow's mere presence. Everyone except her. Nila, the overlooked daughter of King Veer, was nothing more than a pawn in her father’s desperate gamble to save his crumbling kingdom. Offered as a sacrifice to the notorious king, she was thrust into a marriage forged by fear and power. Bound to a man as dangerous as he is captivating, Nila must navigate a court of shadows, secrets, and blood. Will she find a way to escape the grasp of the werewolf king, or will she fall into his arms? As they navigate through life, Cyrus and Nila are pulled together and apart by fate. What will they choose? Duty or Love? Filled with action, heartache, and quiet moments of connection, this story is about love, loss, and the courage to embrace the unknown.

If the world would end tomorrow how would you feel? 13 years ago NYX a being that could manipulate life, death, time, and space. Was defeated by the Five Heavenly mages. The Heavenly Flame, The Heavenly Ocean, The Heavenly Blade, The Heavenly Wind, and Heavenly Light. Although defeated NYX swore that it would rise again. Portions of this being were spread throughout the land of Casadora hoping to never fall into the wrong hands. After this world-ending event, The Four Great Families Le Fleur, Valentine, Starborn, and Fallenburg created a plan for its return. A young man Axelle Alekzander has been eyed as a candidate for one of these Heavenly Mages at a young age. Follow Axelle and his journey to end this cycle of death in NYX. Can he prevent this fantasy world's end?

Selene Valor, a pureblood vampire, entered a marriage of convenience with her husband Gabriel Valor to protect herself from relatives eyeing what was left of her family's wealth. Six months into their marriage, Gabriel is sent away to war to fight for the kingdom. As time went on, news of his victories spread across the kingdom and he was labelled a hero. Nearly six months later, Selene eagerly awaits the return of her heroic husband. Upon his arrival, Selene is faced with betrayal as he brings home a woman named Cassandra Avery, a human who he introduces as his lover. Selene is heartbroken and tries to save what was left of her marriage but soon there is news of Gabriel wanting to take Cassandra as his second wife. Selene is left with the choice of accepting Gabriel’s wishes and staying protected or seeking a divorce. After a heated argument, Selene turns to someone she never expected to be her saviour. She finds refuge with Lord Xavier Blackthorn, another pureblood who seeks her hand in marriage. Will she forgive her first love or move on to accept Lord Blackthorn’s love?

August Clementine was once Reacher, a wealthy and thrill-seeking businessman who had everything but satisfaction in life. After a fatal adventure, Reacher awakens on a parallel Earth, in the body of the destitute and troubled 19-year-old August Clementine. With his new identity, August finds himself burdened with debt and responsible for his beloved younger sister, Sophia. Desperate to change their fate, August immerses himself in Enders Light, a cutting-edge VRMMORPG that blurs the line between virtual and reality. In this fantastical game world, players can bring specific items that meet certain requirements into the real world and even gain a fraction of their in-game abilities and strength. Stuck at level 12 and unable to progress past his starting village due to a rare armor shortage, August must rely on his wits and determination. A breakthrough comes when he retrieves a mystical purification stone from a river teeming with magical aqua beasts and uses it to cleanse an ancient, corrupted altar. His reward includes the legendary Fruit of Corruption, a priceless item with the potential to grant supernatural abilities in the real world. Caught between the allure of selling the fruit for financial security and the temptation of gaining extraordinary powers, August must make a choice that will define his and Sophia’s future... "What? I gained the ability to extract any item from the game into the real world without restrictions?"

Have you ever wondered what it would feel like if your dick exploded? Or if voodoo or black magic actually worked? Axel got a crash course in both after leaving a one-star review for a trashy smut novel where the hapless author-san offed a minor villain. Little did he know that this particular author had some serious power. Suddenly, Axel found himself in the body of the very villain he was lamenting, right at the moment when everything was about to spiral into chaos. Now, with a second chance at life (and a brand-new set of problems), Axel must navigate the wild world of villainy—complete with explosive consequences and dark magic—if he wants to rewrite his story before it ends in disaster.

Being a normal man Axel lived a good life till he was murdered. Now he needs to navigate a new world where magic monsters fantastical races and mythical beast are everywhere. Join Axel as he navigates this new world full of wonders and hardship. Will he meet a gruesome end or find a life he can live happily. Oh, did I mention...

Chen Yuan from Ping'an County Government had traveled through time, his mind harboring a Qi Fortune Altar. As long as he sacrificed Qi Fortune, he could obtain guidance from heaven, Divine Skills, Cultivation Techniques, evil arts, Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures... This world was populated by immortals, Buddhists, demons, as well as lofty temples and the distant Jianghu. There were three thousand Sword Immortals controlling swords across the sky, Buddhist Arhats who could lift the heavens with a single finger, and there was the Jianghu... It was the worst of times, it was the best of times. My name is Chen Yuan, from the Abyss! —————— An author of decisive and swift action.

``` SELESAI! Potongan: Setahun yang lalu Raine keluar dari lembaga kejiwaan dan harus tinggal di panti asuhan. Itu bukan tempat terbaik. Paling tidak, tidak untuk seseorang sepertinya. Hingga satu malam yang menentukan dia bertemu dengannya. *** Ia menghentikan mobilnya. Cengkeraman pada selimut itu semakin kuat saat Raine bertanya-tanya apakah dia telah melakukan sesuatu yang salah. Ia bisa merasakannya ketika Torak mengulurkan tangannya kepadanya. Apakah dia akan memukul saya? Raine menggigil dengan pemikiran itu. Torak menarik kap hoodie Raine sehingga terbuka dan dengan lembut merapikan rambutnya ke belakang telinganya. "Jangan." Katanya tegas, "Aku ingin melihatmu, jangan menyembunyikan dirimu…" ************** “Roh dari malaikat pelindung akan meniupkan kehidupan baru ke dalam anak manusia. Tiga malaikat pelindung akan terlahir kembali ke dunia duniawi dan kalian bertigalah yang akan menjadi penjaga mereka.” “Penjaga!!?” Jedrek terkejut. Akhirnya, ia berhenti berjalan dan berbalik untuk memandang dewi bulan dari kejauhan, matanya berkilat merah dalam kemarahan. Serigala dalam dirinya sangat marah. “Kenapa kau pikir kami akan membantu?” tanya Kace sambil menyempitkan matanya yang serupa obsidian hitam, serigalanya mengambil alih dirinya. Dia adalah yang termuda di antara mereka bertiga dan yang paling bisa mengendalikan amarahnya. Mereka bertiga dikutuk oleh Selene karena tindakan buas mereka dalam mencari kekuasaan dan kekuatan tertinggi. Dewi bulan tidak memberkati mereka dengan pasangan sebagai hukuman atas cara mereka yang kejam dan memaksa mereka untuk terlibat dalam perang mematikan ini dengan para iblis. “Kau akan menjadikan kami budak bagi makhluk-makhluk sakit itu!?” Torak bertanya tidak percaya. “Tidakkah kau takut bahwa kami akan mematahkan mereka menjadi dua?” Malaikat pelindung sangat rapuh dan mereka sebagai lycanthrope tidak menghargai kelemahan. “Tidak, kalian tidak akan.” Selene berkata dengan sabar. “Kalian tidak akan menjadi budak mereka atau menyakiti mereka, kalian akan menghargai mereka dengan setiap cara yang mungkin.” Jedrek tertawa mengancam mendengar ini, mereka tidak peduli tentang kebangkitan si binatang buas, sekali mereka melewati wilayah mereka, dengan atau tanpa malaikat pelindung, dia akan merobek-robek tubuh mereka. "Saya akan menjadi orang terakhir yang mereka lihat, begitu saya menemukan mereka.” Ia mengacu pada malaikat pelindung dan iblis tersebut. Namun, suara berikutnya dari Selene dipenuhi dengan ceria saat dia berbicara. “Kalian tidak akan menyakiti pasangan kalian.” ============================ Sesi 1 (bab 1 - 394) : Torak Donovan - Raine (selesai). Sesi 2 (bab 395 - 628) : Kace Donovan - Hope (selesai) Sesi 3 (bab 629 - 1083) : Jedrek Donovan - Lilac (selesai) Sesi 4 (bab 1084 - berlanjut) : Cerita Sampingan ============================ Ini adalah cerita manusia serigala dan tentu saja sebuah fantasi! Karena setiap orang memiliki versi mereka sendiri tentang kehidupan supranatural, di sinilah saya mencoba menulis versi saya. Jika Anda telah membaca cerita manusia serigala lainnya, Anda akan sadar ada kemiripan dan perbedaan. ============================ ***Perhatian! Bahasa Inggris bukanlah bahasa pertama saya, jadi ada kemungkinan Anda akan menemukan kesalahan tata bahasa (saya tidak melakukannya dengan sengaja sih), jika itu membuat Anda tidak nyaman, tolong beritahu saya agar saya bisa memperbaikinya. *Anda telah diperingatkan ^^ Kritik konstruktif sangat saya tunggu! .......................................................................................... ##Temui saya di instragram : jikan_yo_tomare ##Cover oleh: @Gisel.arts Lihat cerita-cerita lain saya: **PURPLE DAWN TILL DUSK: dearest through the time **THE STORY OF DUSK ```

During the demon-summoning ceremony, Aiwass finally recalled his past life's memories. This should be an online game that his family's company had released and operated for six years. Now, his foster father was the leader of the latest version's antagonist organization. He would expose his identity six years later, hesitate and then defect from the protagonist's side. Ultimately, because he decided to take a fatal strike meant for the player character, he was killed by his upright older brother in a transitional CG without even a chance to enter the main content. ——But the problem was not too significant. Aiwass also knew many secret advancement routes exclusive to the player character, as well as the Nurturing Secret Sequel regulations of the various Paths. He believed he could reverse his unfortunate fate…… So now there was only one issue left. "According to the original plot, shouldn't I have been rescued by the protagonist before this lousy ceremony even began?" Tied to the ceremonial altar as a sacrifice, Aiwass fell into contemplation. —————— Keywords: Victorian Fantasy, Amber Flow

Arakh Xei, growing up in a dysfunctional family, found himself trapped inside an altar where he must master the first level of the codex hosted there. It took him approximately one year to master the first level, but once the trap was lifted, he noticed that ten years had passed by instead of one.

I was rejected, but soon, I will marry a wheelchair-bound Rogue."Is this your fiancé?""Yes, he is my husband, Raymond Black," I introduced."How shameful, you are marrying this... uh, rogue, who has no clan, no fixed pack, and can't even protect you if attacked by other werewolves?"I stood at the altar, with many people below, as if saying to me: you are such a fool!Raymond said beside me, "Caitlin, if you want to back out, you still have a chance now, you can chooseto run away."I shook my head, "No... I won't run away, you will be my husband."I saw a hint of surprise in his emerald, green eyes.*******I was set up by my best friend to have sex with a strange man, my first MATE rejected me, an enemy weapon ran through my father's heart, pierced my mother's body. My best friend's family stripped me of my ALPHA status, and I became everyone's go-to OMEGA. Until thatman came along, Rogue, and he saved me, but... I found that he seemed to hide a lot of secrets, wait, my second mate is alpha king?!

"I strengthened my body to run there. I grabbed the brush, and the blood on my hand soaked it. But I didn't care about that's all. I started drawing a summoning circle on the altar of the sun temple. My blood dripped between my drawings. And what is this... Is my tears also dripping? Please... hold on... hold on to all this, Elena... I begged to my weary body. My circle was finished and I knelt in front of it and began to chant my spell. "O deus totius lucis, da mihi gloriam tuam! Nuntium mitte ut populum tuum salvet!" (Oh god of all light, give me your glory! Send a messenger to save your people!) The blood flowed more rapidly in my hand, soaking my body. But I didn't care about all that. I have to hold on... I must! "Pandite portas mundi... Venite heroes... Portas Heroum!!!" (Open the gates of the world... Come heroes... Gate of Heroes!!!) Then the light came, shining very brightly, giving me a glimmer of hope. And there appeared a figure of a man in clothes like a blanket wrapped around his body. He was holding a sword in his hand. Hope... a hope has arrived!" This novel tells the story of Elena Fearis, a Priest (light mage), who uses forbidden magic to summon a hero from another world to save her village from the savage attacks of orges. The one she summons is Ryuji Honda, a samurai from the Edo period of Japan. How does the adventure of Elena Fearis and Ryuji Honda continue? This is my second light novel, blending fantasy, action, and romance. Hope u enjoy it!

Despite being groomed to be the perfect leader for his pack, Alpha Axel has never wanted a mate - belief that is solidified when his entire pack was wiped out, leaving him with absolutely nothing but an intense desire for answers and revenge. So when he meets Isla, a beautiful woman with no idea that wolf shifters existed, Axel's strong beliefs begin to falter in ways that he doesn't appreciate. His vow to never mate gets tested in that moment and Axel must decide whether to stick to his beliefs, or let love lead him in the rough path he intends to walk. What are the chances that he will succeed though?

Lily Martinez, a strikingly beautiful and spirited troublemaker, was known for causing chaos during her university days. Her fiery personality often clashed with Alex Williams, the arrogant leader of the school bullies. Their love-hate relationship was the talk of the campus, with Lily making it her mission to challenge Alex at every turn. Years later, after leaving those tumultuous days behind, fate brings them together again at a wedding, Lena’s wedding, Lily’s identical twin sister. But in a twist of events, Lena exchanges clothes with Lily, leaving Lily to walk down the aisle in her sister’s place. Now, Lily stands at the altar, face-to-face with the man she loved to hate, as his unexpected bride. Will Alex discover that the troublemaker from his past is now his wife? And if he does, will he accept her, or will their history threaten to tear them apart? Find out in this whirlwind tale of secrets, misunderstandings, and a romance born from chaos!

A catastrophic rift has torn the world apart, tearing open the fabric of reality and unleashing hordes of demons upon humanity. As the world is thrown into disarray, cities fall, governments crumble, and the once-thriving human race finds itself on the brink of extinction. What was once known as civilization is now a nightmare of chaos, destruction, and monsters. Amidst this apocalyptic nightmare, Selene Wright, an ordinary woman, finds herself thrust into a brutal new reality. After a near-death encounter with a demon, she awakens a mysterious lust system within her—one that demands intimacy to grow stronger. This power grants her extraordinary abilities but comes with a dangerous cost: to survive and protect those she loves, Selene must navigate a world where every bond she forms feeds the system’s insatiable hunger. In a world ravaged by demons and destruction, Selene must learn to wield this power before it consumes her completely.

Read at least the first 15 chapters before tossing aside. After being left at the altar by her fiancé, Iva Remington returns to the one place she's been trying to escape her whole life - her hometown. Back home and desperate for a new start, Iva finds herself serving up fries and burgers for a living. But her drab routine takes a surprising turn when a mysterious, wealthy young man moves into her apartment building. Cillian Otto De-Peyster IV. As they form an unlikely bond, Iva is oblivious to the fact that his dark, hidden agenda is threatening to tear her town---and her family---apart. She is placed in between betrayal and mistrust as the people in her life turn out to be wearing masks and deceit on their faces. ---------------- Just in case you skipped the warning, this book is rated 18.

Maria's life was torn upside down when she was left at the altar on her wedding day by her fiancé, Raymond. The reason behind the sudden debacle was unknown to Maria, leaving her shocked, devastated, and confused. As Maria struggled to come to terms with the unexpected turn of events, she found comfort in her close friends, her best friend Andrew, and his boyfriend Lucas, together with her family. But the question remains:why did he leave her at the alter? what will happen when Raymond comes to his senses? Will Maria take him back, or will she be able to move on from the heartbreak? Will Raymond be heartbroken when he finds out the truth? What will make him want to come back to Maria? Will he be able to win back her trust, or will it be too late? As the story unfolds, secrets and surprises emerge, testing the bonds of friendship and love. Will Maria find closure and move on, or will she give Raymond a second chance?

In this new Series based off of, “The Ritual - The Moon Queen Book 1” fall in love with the story of Nike. An exciting, steamy, story of love and blood shed, that will make you get lost in her world as she goes through life with the God of War. — “You’re mine now, Nike. Every part of you, belongs to me.” His large hand bracketed my throat and he pushed me harder against the wall. “Your lips, mine,” he pressed his mouth against mine. “Every inch of skin, mine,” he kissed me roughly again. “Every hair on that precious head of yours, is mine.” Now his kiss was softer, he moved our lips together slowly, and pushed his solid chest closer to me, as if it were possible. “Every moment your eyes roll back in pleasure, is mine. Do you understand, little wolf,” he was almost snarling, but it wasn’t mean. He was holding himself back, trailing kisses down my neck, to my already marked collar bone. Ares pulled my waist to his now, holding my leg around him. Every part of me wanted him, “yes, Ares.” He gave me a devilish smirk, his red eyes looking back and fourth at mine, “good.” My heart rate sped up, and I searched his eyes for any hint of his next move. He took a moment to push stray, strands of my hair behind my ear and over my shoulder. The realization of what he was doing hit me, and my breaths started becoming short, and fast. He placed a few more gentle kisses over my shoulder. His hand cupped my face, holding my jaw and he moved my head to the right. Before I knew what was happening a searing hot pain raked through me. Like I had fallen into a pool of boiling water, my claws extended and dug into his chest and bicep. He groaned, but it sounded more pleasurable than pain.

En el continente de Velhara, dividido por la ambición y la guerra, un hombre marcado por un oscuro pasado viaja entre las sombras del Imperio Noxar. Kael no es un héroe, pero su habilidad con la espada y su sonrisa engañosa ocultan un juramento de venganza contra el tirano que le arrebató todo. Mientras los reinos luchan por sobrevivir, Kael traza su camino, donde la justicia y la venganza se entrelazan en una batalla que podría cambiar el destino de un continente al borde del colapso.

Adam is a blind boy who was born into a powerful family in the Amberfall Empire, a place where cultivation talents are evaluated at the age of five. Due to his disability, he was rejected by the other young members of his family. After taking the talent test, he was discarded and left to his fate. When he was on the brink of death in a dark forest, he was rescued by Selene Ashwyn, the princess of a higher world, who was searching for something to help her escape her destiny. Selene, pitying Adam, decided to adopt him and give him her surname. Together, they spent their days training and trying to find a cure for Adam, until, due to certain circumstances, they were forced to part ways. It was then that Adam began his journey to the top, awakening a talent like no other. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ This is my first novel, so I appreciate any comments and/or constructive criticism.

Kim Eun-Ji is a college student with a passion for otome games, but one game in particular has always frustrated her: Saintess Chronicles. In the game, the villainess, Selene Ravencroft, is always sentenced to death, while the flawless Saintess Eri is glorified. Despite playing through all the possible routes, Eun-Ji can never change Selene's tragic fate. Her sympathy for the misunderstood villainess and her disdain for the seemingly perfect Eri grows with every playthrough. One morning, after finishing the game yet again and angrily complaining about its unfair ending, Eun-Ji realizes she’s late for class. In her rush, she’s tragically hit by a runaway truck and dies. She wakes up to find herself reincarnated inside the world of Saintess Chronicles—not as a random side character, but as the villainess, Selene Ravencroft, on the day of her gift awakening! Now, Eun-Ji now as Selene Ravencroft must try her best to survive at all costs but for some reason the plot keeps continuing despite her making changes.

Malia Brown thought she had it all—until her perfect world shattered. Married to Nixus Salvatore, a powerful CEO, she endured his neglect and obsession with another woman, Selene. When tragedy strikes and Nixus abandons her in her darkest hour, Malia walks away, signing the divorce papers and vowing never to look back. Two years later, Malia returns, stronger and more successful than ever, only to find their divorce never went through. Now, Nixus wants her back, but the scars of their past run deep. As jealousy, power games, and desire collide, Malia must decide if she can ever forgive the man who broke her—or if she’s finally ready to break free for good. Passion, betrayal, and a fight for love—who will win in the game of possession?

Within the rebellious era of Earth, the heavenly army led by Joseph who begun his plan to at next exterminating humankind from the world. Axel and Becca, two leaders of Neverport hope to build a kingdom where they can have an army that can stop Joseph divine judgement.

In a world ruled by the Heavens, cultivators must form a Heaven’s Pact to gain power—except Lin Feng. Born with a Broken Soul, he is cast out as cursed and powerless. Everything changes when he discovers an ancient altar and meets the Usurper, who grants him the System—a forbidden technique that allows him to steal fragments of others’ Heaven’s Pacts. With each stolen fragment, he edges closer to uncovering the truth of this world, but defying the Heavens brings trials and tribulations. Will he topple the very Heavens themselves, or will he be crushed under their divine wrath?

Selene knew her eight-year anniversary would be unforgettable, but not in the way it turned out. At a lavish dinner, her long-term boyfriend and new fiance drops the bomb...he’s ending their relationship. Heartbroken and aimless, she wanders the city streets, desperate for clarity. Her wandering takes her to a buzzing nightclub, where she’s dealt another crushing blow, her now ex-boyfriend cozied up with none other than her best friend. Overwhelmed by grief and anger, Selene decides she won’t let them walk all over her. In a bold move, she seeks out someone who can make her ex and former friend regret their choices, a man of power and influence, her boss, Nathaniel Evans. But Nathaniel isn’t just any stranger, he has harbored feelings for Selene for years. When she offers a proposal, a contractual relationship designed to elevate her status and make her ex realize what he’s lost, Nathaniel is torn. It’s everything he’s ever wanted, yet far from how he dreamed it would be. As the terms of their arrangement pull them closer, Nathaniel's genuine love begins to clash with Selene’s calculated plan. Will she see the depth of his feelings, or will her pursuit of revenge blind her to the possibility of true love?

Senior Server Felix stood at the front of the church, his voice steady and solemn as he greeted the congregation. “Our help is in the name of the Lord,” he intoned. “Who made Heaven and Earth,” the people responded in unison, their voices matching his reverent tone. “Today, we initiate new members into this divine and holy Order,” Felix continued. “Today, we welcome new brethren into the bosom of our Lord Jesus Christ.” At the back of the church, Louis sat on one of the few single chairs, his posture slightly slouched as his focus remained on a sheet of music in his hands. The title read, "Brightest and Best – Key of A-flat." 'Why didn’t Gramps give me an F or G? A-flat is so difficult, and I only have three days to finish it,' he grumbled silently, his brow furrowing in frustration. But he dared not voice his complaints. He could already imagine his grandfather assigning him even more difficult pieces—F-sharps and endless A-flats—as punishment. From the front of the church, a serene voice called out, “Harry! Step forward!” Louis glanced up, momentarily pulled from his inner musings. His eyes landed on a girl stepping forward from the pews. She had black hair neatly styled in a bun and striking green eyes that seemed to shine with warmth and composure. Dressed in a modest brown dress and black sandals, with a rosary resting gracefully around her neck, she exuded a calm, dignified presence. Her tanned skin and graceful demeanor only added to the aura of reverence surrounding her, befitting an Altar server. 'Sigh,' Louis thought as he brushed a hand through his white hair, his blue eyes softening with a mix of admiration and envy. 'I wonder what it’s like to be an Altar server. They all seem so pure and divine… and powerful.' Just as he returned his attention to his music, a calm, gentlemanly voice spoke beside him. “You could also be an Altar server, if you’re interested.” “Huh?” Louis blurted out, snapping his head to the side. But no one was there. “What in the name of Jesus is going on here?” he muttered, glancing nervously around. “At least you know my name,” the voice replied again, seemingly amused. “What?” Louis whispered, his heart beginning to race. "I'm certain you will be a good server," the voice said, calm yet enigmatic. Louis narrowed his eyes, still searching for its source. "Who are you?" "I have many personalities. I have many names," the voice replied with an air of mystery. "It’s your choice which one you accept." "You’re not making any sense," Louis muttered, growing more unsettled. "Blessed are those who have not seen but believed…" Before Louis could respond, his vision blurred, and the world around him seemed to melt away. He jolted awake, gasping for air. His hands clutched the crumpled sheet of music, its corners bent from his restless grip. His head teetered precariously over the edge of his bed, a faint ache in his neck reminding him of the awkward position he’d been in. "Holy Mother of Jesus!" he exclaimed as he lost his balance, tumbling off the bed in a heap of blankets and scattered papers.