Yandere Anime Characters

[ Milestone Reached: Unlocking Chaos Dragon ] [ … Unlocking Dracula] [ … Unlocking Zeus ] [ … Unlocking Demon King of Shadows ] ---- It was a normal day on Earth. Suddenly, the sky turned dark, and massive tower-like structures descended from above. A loud, robotic voice announced the beginning of a chaotic apocalypse. With less than two minutes on the clock, everyone was given a chance to select from a list of mystery newbie packages designed to assist them in the impending apocalypse—each package containing classes, abilities, special boosts, and powerful relics. In the midst of the chaos, Dorian, an avid reader of 'Ethereal Descent', an unpopular apocalypse novel, was stunned to discover that everything was unfolding exactly according to the novel’s kick-off plot. THE NOVEL HAS MERGED WITH REALITY! WHO IS THE PROTAGONIST? Like the others, Dorian was presented with a list of special rewards to choose from. [ You have been chosen to partake in the VIP Newbie Package ] [ Select one ] DING! [ You have awakened special ability: CHARACTER BIND ] [ You can bind with gods, devils, monsters, mythical creatures, favored sons of heaven, etc. ] [ You've unlocked: Reader's Viewpoint ] [ You've unlocked: Copycat ] [ You've unlocked: Energy Parasite ] [ You've unlocked Index Of Myth ] With his special ability, Dorian vows to dominate the novel’s world and its protagonist, while also unraveling the mysteries of the apocalypse.

"Stop following me!" Asher yelled, his patience running thin. He had let it slide for too long because she had done a lot for him. But now she was everywhere, suffocating him. "I’m only trying to protect you," she responded. Asher sighed, running a hand through his hair. "I need some space, alright? I can take care of myself." She didn’t budge, and just kept staring at him with that same obsessive look, like she had no intention of leaving. "Is it because you’re strong now? Are you going to leave me because I'm no use to you anymore?” Her voice had turned cold, sharp enough to cut through the silence. “Of course not, you know that’s not the reason…” “Then why do you want me to stop following you?” “I’m just going to the restroom, for God’s sake!” He massaged his temple, clearly at his wit’s end. “Oh, you should have said that earlier.” She giggled, the earlier tension melting away. “I did,” he sighed in defeat.

With every move of her hands and every batting of her lashes, Selene was able to captivate the world with her delicate beauty. She was the "Queen of Showbiz," the beloved of the Castillo family, unlike Keira, the ugly duckling of the family. It didn't matter the context or truth behind the issue, Keira was to be blamed by everyone. "Selene can do no wrong! How can such a delicate, fragile thing think ill of someone? It must be Keira who is making up lies!" "How dare you cause your sister to become sick! Receive your punishment!" Such words were a norm for Keira. The place she called home was Hell's Gate, and the people she called family were poisonous demons. Her life was filled with blame and abuse hurled by her sister's supporters. She was schemed against, attacked, and ruined to the point of no return. The last nine months of her life were the worst. Her insomnia had developed into Sporadic Fatal Insomnia, causing her to lose weight as she suffered consistent sleepless nights. At the age of 23, Keira Castillo passed away alone in her dingy apartment. Her final moments were filled with dread as she begged and prayed to whichever god was listening. "If only I had one more chance..." To her delight, she had regressed to when she was 18. 'The man you love? I'm taking him. The title 'Queen of Showbiz'? That's also mine. Everything you gained from stepping all over me, I will take. My dear Selene, I will play you in the palms of my hands and live my life the way I was supposed to.'

The story is about a a hitman, Who dies because of his own recklessness and transmigrates into a game he used to play after his retirement as a hitman. I'm not gonna spoil any further, but i might answer few of your questions. Is MC overpowered? Nope, he'll become strong over time and all battle he'll fight will be because of his effort and techniques. Is there magic and adventure? Yes! It have both magic like normal isekai with adventure and fighting with monsters and many other things. There are other important things like "Essence Stone" But let's talk about it in the chapters. There will be harem? Not really, He will be in contact with many beautiful female and males but one waifu but i haven't decided yet. All i can say is, give it a try, I'll try my best to make it worth your time. Discord Link : https://discord.gg/jkM2yT79dT

To save a doomed fantasy world, I killed the main characters, then destroyed the game world, and fell into another timeline as the academy's top seat and rival to the protagonist. Now, I'm trying to save the world and steer it towards a better ending… But I'm the final boss. --- Discord: https://discord.gg/RXCj5fcp3U

Status: Hiatus Super Slow-Update Reason: The author is focusing on her studies. After dying Eugene reincarnated on earth and live his life atoning for his past life sins. When he thought that he could finally rest after being killed by his childhood friend ― he came back to his original world as the second young master of the Marquis Household. Having fear of being alone. Being locked in the darkness with nowhere to run. And living an endless cycle of torment. When he thought he couldn't be saved ― someone actually extends his hand to lift him from the darkness? He couldn't believe that there's still redemption for a heartless villain like him. [WARNING] 1. Contain same-sex relationships. If you are sensitive to this kind of story please leave, thanks. 2. Mention of rape [No definite action describing was done] 3. Age differs from Mentality [Characters are 10 years old that is considered teen in the background setting.] 4. No underage relationship [Romance starts at adult age, no "x" scene of minors] 5. No grooming intended [In past life characters only have a 5 years age gap. Attractions are not instant but develop little by little.] 6. Mental Illness Awareness [Characters are all possessive and obsessive which will be explained through world background as to why people in that world are twisted.] 7. Mention of Necrophilia [No definite action describing was done] [NOTE] 1. If there is anything that can't be understood, feel free to comment on your concern. The author is ready to fulfill her reader's curiosity. 2. [Possibility] The writing is horrible, The logic is chaotic. Perfectionists should be careful. 3. 1v1 HE, mix of sweetness and bitterness. 4. Same-sex relationship story. 5. [Highlighted] Basically the paranoid shou villain hurting the female protagonist in the name of love and gets retaliated by the male protagonist and main villain, ended up transmigrating to another dimension in realization of his wrongdoing and decided to be a good person to pay back his past life sins. However, he was killed and travel back to his past only to wish for redemption. 6. Two-way background setting. 7. Credit to the owner of the picture used as the book cover. I do not own the art I used and it would be taken down upon the artist's request! If some of you know who the artist is please do tell me so I could credit. 8. Due to the author's study the update will be super slow.

The world of the novels is filled with countless fantasies, it’s a way for people to escape away from reality into their little world hidden deep inside from others. There are a lot of protagonists and antagonists, and also various supporting roles that spice up things here and there, but what if suddenly you are forced and dragged to one against your will. Elandor was one such successful person, but who kidnapped him? Will he be able to find the answers he seeks while he sets out on his journey filled with countless surprises. {Although the ending is rushed due to my poor health and various other reasons, all in all it’s a pretty decent read to pass time.} [No NTR, No yuri but includes netori] Won Third prize in Yearly Harem genre contest. Additional tags- (No system) (twisted love) (yandere) (manipulative mc) (cunning mc) (loyal love interests) (obsessive love) (clingy lovers) (fast-paced) (strong to stronger) (early romance)(special abilities) (unique cultivation technique)(villian mc)(shameless mc) (Polygamy) (transmigration) (multiple worlds) (blackmail)(manipulation)(toxic love) (Previous life talents) (maids) (tsundere) (regret?) Season 1 is upto 82 chapters rest of the story is Season 2. ************ [Warning -R18 with No beta mc, plus if you are here to watch hundred of chapters just to see mc bootlicking FL or here for a spineless/dense mc getting better as the plot goes on, then you are at a wrong place dear!]. #####—-Very Important Author Note——#### I can’t edit initial few chs for small mistakes as it has hundreds of paragraphs and chapter comments, if I did that then those all will be automatically deleted by the Webnovel. Also, this book contains scenes of blackmail, low degree forced scenes and lots of manipulations with heroines which everyone may not like as this book is made for only a few like-minded limited audience. Hope you all are having a nice day! Discord- c2#8780 ………… {Cover is made and edited by me using a free-to-use online Fotor AI tool.} **English used is mostly Uk/British version.

seorang manusia biasa yang tinggal di bumi yang hanya hidup untuk mencari uang, Rey mati karena kecelakaan dan ia segera bereinkarnasi sebagai Rey inflator nama yang sama dengan karakter lemah di novel yang ia baca, yang keluarganya akan hancur di tahun kedua di masa depan yang di dalam novel tersebut yang ia baca sebelum kematiannya, novel tersebut berjudul The hero destiny' dan kini ia harus berjuang untuk bertahan hidup juga harus bertambah kuat untuk melindungi keluarganya ia di kasih tugas untuk merubah alur cerita dinovel tersebut karena ceritanya bakal berubah tidak seperti novel aslinya dan karena seorang protagonis saja tidak bisa berperan untuk menyelamatkan dunia yang akan hancur di masa depan dan yang artinya ia harus berperan dalam cerita tersebut dan harus menjalani hubungan sekolah dengan sang protagonis dan karakter utama lainnya, hari hari nya bakalan sibuk. untuk penyendiri seperti diri nya ikuti perjuangan Rey untuk bertambah kuat yak ,

A story of person transmigrated into a game he knows all but about but he is shocked that whom he has transmigrated he doesn't anything about that person that mean he doesn't know anything about himself except his name Kai Agust.So how will he proceed in this game with this unknown character.

"I am an evil god. Would you like to make a contract?" In "Phantom Heroes Online," a VRMMO where in-game currency can be converted to real money, a man, worn out by society, decides to quit his job and earn a living through gaming. In this fantasy world of swords and magic, players contract with advanced AI NPCs, aiding and nurturing them. The protagonist, Zephyr, whimsically tells a young girl a lie, claiming to be her savior. Believing Zephyr to be the "god who rescued her from despair," the yandere girl transforms into the formidable "Reaper Loli," a top-tier berserker feared as the "Fanatic" across the continent. She rises to become one of the game's top players, dominating the leaderboards. Unbeknownst to Zephyr and the other players, their actions in the game are actually leading to saving of another world.

Sora Arashi; a lonely and love-deprived teenager. Walks a tightrope between despair and hope. Orphaned at a young age, he lives with his uncle’s abusive family enduring constant neglect. Sora finds solace in books, particularly those containing “Yanderes”. He yearns for a connection so intense, that not even death could severe it. So, will Sora find what he intensely yearns for, or will he succumb to the overwhelming urge to just disappear? ----- This is my first ever novel, so please do go easy on me. I am not very confident in my writing, but hope you guys like it. English isn't my native language, so I sometimes have used AI to make it sound better, but be sure the idea or base isn't taken by AI, just some of the wording. So I hope you guys can excuse that. The novel concept won't be something revolutionary, just your average wish fulfilment novel you can say. It can be read as a good time pass. It will be cliche but I will try my best to upload quality content. The cover is AI-made. Credit to my friend Odayaka. Be sure to check his novels out (Much better than mine) https://www.webnovel.com/profile/4320077764 Constructive criticism is very welcome. I will try to release every 2 to 3 days. My discord: https://discord.gg/eDaKPehNf5

This isn't one story. The novel consists of many characters that I really want to get out of my head. the character may have different stories but one character, one story. Or at least one.

WARNING: Mature Content The story of a knight who has fallen in love with his queen. It was nothing but that, a simple plot for a fairytale, or was it? He stood proud at seven feet, everything looked minuscule in his sight. He towers above all knights who looked at him with disgust and alarm. He was one of the rebels not long ago, but for an undisclosed reason, he has betrayed his so-called 'brother at arms' for a seat at the round table. People murmured whenever he passes them by, the atmosphere itself was laced with terror as this all muscled barbarian held his head high. Panic in the hearts of many was evoked by his presence alone as he stood before the queen who was forced to face him. "My queen," he knelt before her, and even yet the queen had to look up from her throne to meet his eyes. The frail queen was very small compared to him, her fragile countenance barely reached five feet and her innocent face makes her look like a child. He took in the vision of her as she sat there, trying to look brave as she met his eyes. His queen, the reason why he risked it all and will risk it all again. She sat on the throne judging his motives and all the while fearing him. Was she disgusted by him too? He can't tell. The crowd disappeared and all thoughts from his mind were gone as he was faced with her. She has dark auburn hair that reached past her shoulders, small lips that curled into a thin smile, and eyes that expressed her immense disgust and anger for what she had labeled him in her mind - one of the reasons for the destabilization of her kingdom. He wants it all, all of what she offers. Her beauty, her brilliance, her frailties... at that moment he realized, he wanted all of her.

As she held her knife to my throat she spoke to me. "I am going to rape you." "What?" I laughed. This is a classic tale of reverse gender morality/chastity about a dude named Jason. Jason's life was neither awful nor great before. Just a chill guy living a chill life. He has always dreamed of being pursued by a Yandere, but that's just not how women work in real life. Until, *Isekai noises* He wakes up in a reverse world. While most men might pursue a Harem, Jason (a bit of a masochist) just wants to be held down, tied up, and loved the way only an insane stalker could. Realizing that Women and men have reversed he see's this as his opportunity to shoot for the stars and seek out his goal. Women out number men 3:1 in the new world. If you want to just hang out and shoot the shit I have a discord for that too. https://discord.gg/9tZbafuaYU

[Warning! Mature content such as violence and sexual themes. 18+] The only thing that Kai wanted was nothing more than have a normal life. He always wanted a girlfriend until… One day, he saw a beautiful girl standing under the cherry blossom trees. The girl he saw was perfect to his eyes. Beautiful, sweet… He fell in love almost instantly. Once the finally knew each other, everything seemed to be perfect… But Kai slowly finds out that under that veil of beauty, there was a dangerous person. A beautiful girl with a dark past consumed by pain, murders and blood. As soon as they continue to date, Kai would soon find himself in a very dangerous situation where his life would’ve drastically changed… …Jealousy, obsession, pain, death, blood… “A love so deep that it hurts so much…” “Do you still love me, Kai-Kun? Am I a good girl, Kai-Kun?”

Fun short stories about a pet owner and her pets!

Evelyn Monroe, a brilliant CEO, wakes up in the body of Seraphina Aveline—a beautiful yet powerless noblewoman doomed to be a side character in a story she once read. Accused of poisoning a royal feast, Evelyn’s sharp mind quickly unravels the true culprit, saving herself but drawing the obsessive attention of Prince Adrien Valmont. His possessive declaration, “You’re mine,” leaves Evelyn trapped between his relentless pursuit and the fiery protection of Lord Kael Rotherford, who vows, “I won’t let him take you.” As whispers of the Golden Finger—a legendary artifact said to alter destinies—reach Evelyn, she begins to question the true reason behind her presence in this world. Is she here by Seraphina’s design, or is she just another pawn of the artifact’s dark power? Evelyn must uncover the truth and make a choice: fight to reclaim her destiny or risk losing herself entirely in a game where the stakes are higher than she ever imagined.

Manny is a troublesome child that takes pleasure in tormenting insects and animals. He meets his nemesis when he attacks the bees of The Honey Great hive, badly injuring their queen. After giving him seven days to turn a new leaf and he fails the quest, the animal system is Unleashed on him that turns him into a bee. He is to serve his time working for the bees, learning how to be a bee and feeling the pain of a bee. He is to continue this in rotation with all the animals he has hurt till he turns a new leaf. In return, he is also rewarded with real life rewards like intelligence, smartness and strength, which he can use in the real world to fight his enemies. When he morphs back into his body as a boy, he is also given quests that he has to complete with mouthwatering rewards. He does this, in rotation amongst all the animal and insect kingdom until he truly learns to be empathetic and he gathers new powers. The government announces an apocalypse and gives citizens measures to be safe. But it is not enough as demons have begun to evade the city. He seeks the help of the animals plus the powers he has amassed from his system and he tries to defeat the apocalypse and more!

Lilith was abandoned by her family as a child, left to grow up in an orphanage where she endured relentless abuse. The mistreatment left scars, warping her mind and twisting her pain into a dark, unyielding desire for revenge. Now a sadistic murderer, Lilith finds satisfaction only in making her former abusers—and anyone like them—suffer. Police Officer 1: “Lilith Everett! Stop! You’re under arrest!” Police Officer 2: “Hands up!” Lilith pauses, a smirk curling her lips as she glances over the edge of the building. Police Officer 2: “Wait—no, don’t!” Lilith: “See you in hell, losers!” Without hesitation, Lilith jumps. Thud. Police Officer 2: “Damn! What do we tell the boss?” Police Officer 1: “Exactly what happened…” Read the story to discover what happens next!

{[WARNING MATURE CONTENT] READ AT YOUR OWN RISK.} YES THEY ARE BOTH YANDERE. When a meteorite struck the earth's surface barely a million humans were left alive. All the laws became useless as people started doing whatever they wanted, and no one was there to stop them. But soon a power started awakening in 10 years old children, the power is called Ether. Each person has a single power which can become very deadly depending on how they use it. After an orphan rose in power and created a Kingdom for the leftover humans, brutality died down but was not wiped instantly. The King had two children from one of his wives. ' Keiran and Luna ' Born as royalties, they were provided with everything, everything but love. Love had no place where humans were trying to survive. when they turned 10 years old their lives turned from heaven to hell, they were declared to have an useless power. Thrown into an arena of death, a nightmarish battleground where alliances were fleeting, and trust was a rarity, Keiran and Luna confronted harrowing challenges. Their father, consumed by lust for power, had cast them into this hellish arena, hoping they would emerge as formidable survivors. In this area there were no rules only winners and dead bodies. Amidst the savagery of the arena, a guiding light emerged in the form of an enigmatic system. Whispers of guidance reached out to them, offering cues that led to survival opportunities, alliances, and ways to manipulate the arena's dynamics. _________________________________________________________________________________________ Every 100 Power Stones = +2 CHAPTERS (upload will be at the end of the week.) At 1500 Collections I will upload the first pic of the twins. "Disclaimer: I have no intentions of harming anyone's beliefs and their choices. This is purely fictional, so please take it as such. There will be mention of rape, brutality, and other crimes, but I won't be going into any details regarding them—no descriptions of the process." Additional Tags: Romance | Revenge | Yandere | Kingdom | Royalty | R18 | Ether | Twisted Humans | Survival NO HAREM If you like my work support me so i can pay for the illustration of my characters Patreon.com/odayaka Discord Server: https://discord.gg/Knan23xgXz

Meet Yozora, the charming student council president with a love that’s as intense as it is terrifying. He's got a sharp smile, a dangerous edge, and a love for Momo that makes stalking look like a hobby. When Momo, an ordinary girl trying to avoid drama, accidentally becomes the center of his obsessive attention, things spiral from sweet gestures to… creepy behavior. Yozora’s “love” is full of flowers, threats, and knives—but all in the name of passion, right? Whether he’s writing her name on every scrap of paper he can find, cornering her with a knife in a back alley, or showing up uninvited just to remind her who she belongs to, Yozora isn’t going to let anything—or anyone—stand between him and his perfect girl. But Momo? She’s just trying to survive. Between dodging his unpredictable moods, refusing his advances, and desperately trying to keep her sanity intact, Momo has no idea what she’s gotten herself into. Can she survive his “love,” or will she fall victim to his twisted affection? Find out in this dark romance comedy where obsession is the ultimate love language—and Momo’s just trying not to get stabbed in the process. Warning: This book contains humor, romance, and seriously unhinged behavior. Read at your own risk—Yozora may just win you over. Or else.

Synopsis: Shiki Morgan was a man that was known for having terrible luck his entire life, at the age of six he lost his mother to a horrible accident, then one year later his father abandoned him due to his depression, because of this he was forced to move in with his aunt and uncle, but his cousin didn't make his life any easier, if anything because of her he got in a freak accident that made him lost his legs, because of this he was forced to leash off his aunt and uncle, and since the freak accident he has completely given up on society as he spends the next 16 years lock-up in his room playing nothing but Otome games. One day he suddenly die in yet another freak accident, and because he was helpless, and no one bothered to save him he fell into despair, and in that depressive state he loath the fact that he couldn't live a normal life, for once all he wants was to be happy. Those were his last words during his death, but he knew he was foolish to wish for such an impossible future, but right after he died something miraculous happen, in his sinking misery he heard the voice of a woman play in his head. "The conditions have been met, darling, I now have to say over your existence, now by the power and authority of the witch of guarantee I Bridget the first which among all other witches, shall now grant you three wishes with all the negative karma you have accumulated over your life, please state what you desire and I shall guarantee that it so." Hey all please support me with your power stone.

In this world, having a spirit animal isn't just superstition or a metaphor. Half the population can actually summon them for their personal needs, which brings forth a lot of opportunities for humanity as a whole! People use it for good, making our way of life easier. But wherever there are opportunities, danger lurks. Living in this version of New York, the quite literal concrete jungle, makes our protaginist's life all the more interesting. I will also be posting this story on RoyalRoad.com

An 11-year-old boy suddenly woke up, "...wait, where am I?" "...I see, so this is the so-called transmigration." "hahaha.....hellll yaaaahh." "It's my time to show the world who the boss is." But he didn't realize what he caused, "Wait, this isn't what should be... why is he here, and where's that prostitute? And why is my lover with him?" "Fuck, what the hell is happening here? He shouldn't be here, and that guy should be dead, but how is he alive....urgh," he grumbled. "This is MY FUCKING WORLD, why are these guys interfering...aahhhhh," he shouted. A transmigrator who thought 'doing good deeds and fighting against evil will make him a hero and ruler of this world' now made a very small mistake which leads to, "My wife....is a wonderful woman," the mob character. "Why? Why? Why? Why......" the mob character rumbled. "Do you....believe in god?" the mob character questioned with a messed-up expression. "S-Shall we get m-marry?" "..." the mob character was shocked. "I don't know why but I like you, I guess." "...." the mob character was too shocked. "I like you, so be my son-in-law?" "...." the mob character was too-too shocked. "How about marrying my daughter and me at the same time?....what do they call that hmmm...'oyakodon,' right?" 'cough, cough.' "What?" the mob character was finally snapped. "Big Brother, when will we get married?" "........" Transmigrator never expects a certain 'Mob character' and how that 'Mob character' becomes a great disaster for the entire world because of his single mistake. A/N: This is my first time writing, so give me your honest opinion whether it is good or bad, but please don't be harsh on me... okay, I will try my best. CHOTTO MATTE....The first five chapters, The Transmigrator will be one to explain everything about this new world. I know I am not introducing the MC suddenly, and it's hard to info dump, but it's just for the first few chapters, so don't be harsh on me. If you wondered who will be MC then, MC is just a 'Mob Character.' Additional Tags: Harem, Male MC, Beautiful Female leads, Vampires, Dragons, Elves, dwarfs, Mermaids, Revenge? Deadly Yandere, Incest, Tsundere, Kuudere...Slow-paced ///...Alternative Title: For HER, I am Only one...///

Hannah Willis was a second year law student at Virginia, and everything that lay ahead of her seemed bright and promising..... except of course,that she was about to die in these dark, gloomy,dismal woods. " Go Hannah" she told herself."just go" ."stop thinking. whining and crying won't help you now. Running just might." Hannah stumbled and staggered forward until she found another tree trunk to hold on to........ join in on this amazing journey with me

A happy family, a loving girlfriend, good friends, and reliable coworkers. I had all of those. Until I fell into a coma. They registered me as brain dead. I wasn't. I heard everything. I heard my girlfriend and parents unable to wait for me to die. Waiting for them to cash out the insurance. I heard people coming in, none of them wanting to be at my side. Only out of obligation or to get pity. Only one person came before they pulled the pug on my life. The friend that supported me all my life. Creeped me out at times but always just so reliable. "I know they killed you. I'm going to kill them all. Everyone that's hurt you. I don't know who killed you so I'll kill them all. I should have locked you up when I had the chance. Why didn't I? I'll follow you after you die. Once everyone else is dead I'll follow you and I'll be a girl next time. I lock you up. You'll never leave me." Although those words creeped me out I realized that meant he was the only one who cared. I vowed in the next life, who cares if he's a little creepy. He actually cares about me. Then I died, and woke up. 7 years in the past. This time I'll avoid the pain. Hey yandere best friend. I don't need anyone else. *Trigger Warning* Violence, Straight up Torture, Stalking

Our mc is reincarnated in a game world were magic exist but he's Shocked to find out that his new is an unplayable character that didn't appear in the main story line but with his knowledge he will try to become stronger so he's doesn't die in the future while keeping a low profile

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A chubby little girl was reborn. She received a heaven defying system as well as a drastic weight loss as she advanced in ranks to become a goddess. She started a company, became the big boss, signed on superstars and filmed movies. There were no limits to her counterattacks - face slapping and tumbling around were daily occurrences to her. In the end, midway through her smooth-sailing ventures, her system would always play a few tricks. [Ding! Issuing the main mission: Host, please seduce Mr CEO with all your might!] What?? The goddess was instantly dumbfounded. Hold on!! However, the goddess suddenly turned backwards and her body dashed towards Mr CEO in a manner that was completely out of her control. One step, two steps, three steps… With a crash, she hugged onto him tightly, unwilling to let go even when her life was put on the line.