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Kang Haneul’s once-happy life was shattered by tragedy when his family was struck by a devastating traffic accident. His parents died and his sister fell into a coma. He worked himself to the bone to support his comatose sister’s medical expenses. Yet fate dealt another cruel blow. Just as his sister passed away from heart failure and he received a grim diagnosis of stage 4 cancer, he found himself in the path of an oncoming truck while saving a child. Facing death, he unexpectedly encounters the king of the underworld, who offers him a remarkable gift for his selfless act: a chance to rewrite the past. With determination burning within him, Haneul seizes this opportunity to change the course of his life and fulfill long-lost dreams. But wait- why do these people keep calling him an Omega? What the heck is an Omega??? #BL #Omegaverse #Idol #notsmut

Born and raised in a lab Tristan must figure out how to live and survive in the outside world. To make matters worse he has 4 others to look after. He's the oldest but is always being taken care of, to make sure his lab siblings want for nothing, Tristan will need to make a difficult decision. The goal is to provide for his siblings but he ends up living just like he was groomed to live. On top of everything else, there are four alphas who want to mate with him, and they don't mind sharing. Will Tristan accept his fate? Or will he runaway?

In the year 2077, the first FIVR Game or Fully Immersive Virtual Reality Game, Pandemonium, has been created. Pandemonium which is the first ever fully immersive virtual reality game made in human history. In the universe of Pandemonium, Fantasy meets science. Where order is chaos and chaos is order. A universe of endless possibilities in which anyone can become the invincible hero fighting against the forces of darkness or a sage which dives into the abyss of magic and so much more. In Pandemonium, the inhabitants comes in all shapes and sizes. Adrian, our main character, who experienced an accident that caused him to be temporary limp used the game as a way for therapy but mainly to experience the new world of virtual reality. He will experience countless adventures and challenges and rise to be the most influential person in this new reality. Join our Protagonist on his new adventure to become the strongest. The cover is made thanks to all who supported my novel. Thank you!

``` —¿Qué podía ser peor que la muerte misma? —Pues morir sabiendo que nadie te echaría de menos, sabiendo que tu muerte era un favor para todos los que alguna vez conociste. —Así fue exactamente como me sentí el día que morí. —Era el hijo amoroso del Rey Alfa de Eclipse, en una época donde el vínculo de pareja se consideraba sagrado, un hijo nacido fuera del matrimonio no era nada menos que sacrílego... —Fue su culpa, él amó a alguien más que a su compañera... —Fue su culpa, tuvo conocimiento carnal de una mujer humana. —Todo fue su culpa, mi único crimen fue nacer de su lujuria. —Pero, ¿por qué ese Rey Alfa que era mi padre estaba perfectamente seguro, mientras que yo era odiado, despreciado y culpado por todo en su lugar? —¿Por qué tenía que ser la ficha de cambio de mi padre, utilizada para lograr sus objetivos? —¿Por qué no pude obtener un rechazo como todos los demás, sino que en cambio fui asesinado por mi propio compañero? —¿Por qué fui asesinado antes de tener siquiera la oportunidad de vivir? —Tenía mil preguntas y sin embargo no había nadie para responder y así fue exactamente como morí... —Entonces, ¿por qué mis ojos se abrieron de repente a ese día, un mes antes de mi muerte? —¿Fue a causa de mi pequeño secreto? —Un secreto que no le contaré a nadie más que a ti... —Por el título de mi relato, debes pensar que soy un lobo Omega... —No, te equivocas... No soy un lobo Omega, soy un lobo Alfa y mi nombre es Omega. —Segundo libro en la serie Renacimiento de los Hombres Lobo. —No es una precuela o secuela de 'El Némesis del Rey Alfa', ambos libros no están relacionados salvo por el escenario del mundo y el concepto de Renacimiento de los Hombres Lobo. —El arte de la portada obtenido de internet, todos los créditos al artista original. ```

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!

Claimed by the Alpha In a world where Lycans live hidden among humans, two packs stand divided by power and tradition. Ethan Blackwood, the confident and fiercely loyal Alpha of the Blackwood Pack, carries the weight of his pack’s legacy on his broad shoulders. Avery Silvermist, an intelligent and guarded librarian from the Silvermist Pack, prefers the solitude of ancient texts over the politics of her kind. When an unexpected encounter ignites an undeniable spark between them, both are thrust into a whirlwind of passion and peril. But their growing attraction is forbidden by the rigid rules of their packs, and a more dangerous threat looms in the shadows. Liam Stormbringer, a rogue Lycan with a thirst for power, has uncovered a dark secret in Avery's possession—an ancient text that could tip the balance of the Lycan world forever. As Ethan vows to protect Avery, the line between duty and desire blurs, forcing him to risk everything for the woman he cannot deny. With time running out and Liam’s forces closing in, Ethan and Avery must unite against a dangerous enemy who seeks to destroy everything they hold dear. Will they survive the looming battle and defy the traditions that keep them apart, or will their love be torn asunder by betrayal, secrets, and a thirst for power? Passion, power, and loyalty collide in this gripping tale of love and survival.

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.

Hazel managed to get away from the Red Moon pack. She had reached her breaking point when her soulmate—the soon-to-be Alpha and the son of her foster father—rejected her. During her flight from the Red Moon pack, she went rogue and ended up on the doorstep of Alexander Garcia, the most formidable Alpha in the werewolf world. For some reason, he felt drawn to her. *** Drake is a twenty nine years old hybrid Alpha king. He is well-known over the werewolf world for his ruthlessness in dealing with his enemies. He is a shadowy character with a lot of skeletons in his closet. It surprised him that he felt drawn to Hazel because he had lost his partner in a rogue attack, leaving him broken for a while before becoming even more callous. *** On Hazel's eighteen years old birthday at Drake's pack secrets were unravelled and mysteries were uncovered Will they be able to overcome the obstacles and strengthen their bonds? Let's find out in this thrilling story.

En un mundo dominado por vampiros, Louise, el último omega, es capturado por el rey vampiro, Dorian Vespera. Lo que comienza como un juego de manipulación se convierte en una relación compleja y peligrosa, desafiando las reglas de un imperio donde los humanos son solo alimento. Mientras Louise lucha por encontrar a su hermana y ganar su lugar, su vínculo con Dorian pone en juego el equilibrio del reino, arrastrándolos a ambos hacia un destino oscuro y profundo, donde la lealtad y el deseo chocan.

After living in hellish prison for 16 years, you're finally rescued. But what do you do when you soon realize that there is now a thread, a connection to the warden you've escaped from? BLURB: He could clearly see the way the water droplets ran down her back. The brown curls, almost black due to being wet, stuck to it, gave such an alluring contrast to her skin that seemed to glow in the moonlight. She turned, causing her ample breast to come into view. A single droplet hung precariously from a pebbled nipple. Was his eyesight always this sharp? It appeared like a pearl, begging to be licked away. He groaned as he could almost taste the cool freshness on his tongue before it was replaced with the heat of her flushed skin. Unzipping his jeans caused his member spring forth, drenched in the constant precum that flowed. Just the thought of sucking on her breast made him groan in frustrated desperation. He buried his face between the fleshly orbs. Biting and licking, he was pleased to see his marks on her skin. A fierce desire to possess came over him and even his wolf growled at the feeling. How is it that she smells even better that the soap she just used? Other Omegas used the same kind, yet their smell would cause his stomach to feel upset. Inhaling again, he pinning her against a tree. The same tree he was hiding behind before. Lifting her up, he devoured her lips while wrapping her long legs around his waist. Slightly bending his knees, he entered her in one deep thrust. She was hot and tight. So tight that if it wasn't for her juices, he wouldn't be able to move. Gripping himself tighter, his imagination became wild. Just thinking about her breathy moans or her screams of pleasure caused a shudder to pass through him as he came into the tissue he had thoughtfully grabbed. Why, why not just take what he so obviously wants? What's stopping him? If it were anyone else, he would have slacked his lust, had some fun, and moved on. The fact that this question ran through his mind without an answer was the reason for his pain.

What was worse than death itself? Well it was dying knowing that no one would miss you, knowing that your death was a favour to everyone you ever knew. This was exactly how I felt the day I died. I was the love child of the Eclipse Alpha King, in a time where the mate bond was considered sacred, a child born out of wedlock was nothing short of sacrilegious... 'It was his fault, he loved someone other than his mate...' 'It was his fault, he had carnal knowledge of a human woman.' 'It was all his fault, my only crime was being born out of his lust.' But why was that Alpha King father of mine perfectly safe, while I was hated, scorned and blamed for everything instead? Why did I have to be my father's bargaining chip, used to achieve his goals? Why could I not get a rejection like everyone else but was instead murdered by my own mate? Why was I killed before I even had a chance to live? I had a thousand questions and yet there was no one to answer and this was exactly how I died... So why then did my eyes flutter open to that day, a month before my death? Was it because of my little secret? A secret I will tell no one else but you... From the title of my tale, you must think I am an omega wolf... No, you got it wrong... I am not an Omega wolf, I am an Alpha wolf and my name is Omega. ~Second Book in the Werewolf Rebirth Series. *Not a prequel or sequel to 'The Alpha King's Nemesis', both books are not related save for the world setting and Werewolf Rebirth concept. *Cover art sourced from the internet, all credits to the original artist.*

I watch him, his green eyes brimming with concern as he gently massages my scarred leg. The sensation is both soothing and a stark reminder of my own inadequacy. The once-feared Crimson General, a symbol of power and invincibility, is now nothing but a frail shadow of his former self. I’ve been abandoned, left to decay in this forsaken place, my family and comrades long forgotten. Darkness had become my only solace, and I had resigned myself to it. Then he arrived, a beacon of light in my endless night. His presence, his care—it’s more than I ever deserved. Yet, I find myself clinging to him with an intensity that borders on madness. I hate that I need him so desperately, that his every action and word have become my lifeline. It consumes me, a torment I can't escape. "You don't have to do this. Please, don’t do this. I’m nothing. You deserve better. Leave. Please," I beg, my voice trembling with raw anguish, the very words tearing me apart. He continues his work, seemingly unaffected by my pleas. "Why are you here? Look at me! I’m nothing." Desperation and anger swell within me, mixing into a maelstrom of anxiety. I can’t comprehend the emotions coursing through me. "You're my alpha, where else would I be?" he responds softly, his gaze unwavering, as if my pleas were mere background noise. My heart races, torn between overwhelming relief and paralyzing dread. In that moment, I realize the truth: you would have to tear him from my cold, lifeless arms. I’m never letting go. - General Thorne, betrayed and broken, finds new life and love with Omega Noelle, who nurses him back to health. Their deepening bond reveals Thorne’s softer side, offering a chance at happiness. Unfortunately, Thorne’s past soon catches up with them, threatening their newfound peace. **** STOP!!!! HERE IS 9 REASONS YOU SHOULD GIVE THIS A SHOT 1. Omegaverse 2. The Alpha is a greenflag. 3. Fluff, and cheesey cliche romance. 4. Faceslapping and revenge. 5. Smut, with no dubcon or noncon. 6. OP husband. 7. Really cliche plot honestly. Those historical manhwas but make it gay. 8. The omega/bot is not a pushover. 9. I'm asking you give it a shot please.

Ina is a golden eyed Omega, which is exceptional among desert wolves, living together with her friend Noah in the pack on a desert next to a big city hidden behind huge walls. The life for desert wolves is hard, water is rationed out and what is more, there are some parts that are not available for them as they are inhabited by feral werewolves, which cannot shift into human form anymore, and hunt Ina’s pack and similar ones for food. In the city live the high class werewolves entertaining themselves by organizing huntings on stray werewolves who, when they get caught, are being sold into slavery. Werewolves fights are very popular as well as buying personal slaves.

After losing everything. Power, life, family and the most precious thing his Virginity. Alsen was kicked out of his family with nothing. With no parents, no home and no roof over his head, Alsen sought to be buried six feet under and wished he could stop living but death seemed to perceive his yearning and flee away from him. He was betrayed by his people. His Alpha boyfriend and his dear Omega white lotus brother. He had no choice but to flee the city wounded and battered with the petty cash he had at hand. Fate played him in an even more horrible way. He found out he was pregnant with a bastard child and his world came crumbling. He couldn't take good care of himself let alone him having another mouth to feed. Where does he turn to when he doesn't even know who got him pregnant? How was he going to survive in a new environment with nothing to his name? A pregnant male omega. Note: This book contains a lot of smut. Smut will be the main theme in this novel with all our characters, main and supporting characters. I'm considering getting serious with smut in a round of 30 chapters. In case of any gift, I will give one bonus chapter..... 500+ plus coins 2 bonus chapters

Wang Zheng is the powerful queen of the country of Wang, a beautiful and exuberant woman omega. After living almost 30 springs, much of the kingdom doubts her ability to marry and produce an heir. The council of elders of the realm obliges her to participate in the Bloody Spring: an event that forces the queen to choose a person to marry. Now she's being forced to find a good alpha... But what really catches her eye is a bold and beautiful omega with an eccentric mint scent. Fate had in store for them a challenging and exciting future. __________________ Support me and give me a gift! https://www.wishtender.com/moonsside __________________ *Isekai and Reincarnation are worked on directly from volume 005 second chance [extra]. _______________________________________ I don't own the rights to the cover image, it's an image taken from the internet and I couldn't find the author to offer the due credits.

Werewolf book :{BL} Completed Levi Whitlock is a male Omega, But he has a heart of an alpha and is even stronger. Levi despises one thing which is Alphas . Levi is not like any other male omega who usually stay inside their houses waiting for their mates. Levi is an adventurous person who likes to explore new places such as mountains , caves, and forests . He is not scared of anything . Levi also hates the fact that he is just a weak omega who can get pregnant . And the most important thing is that Levi is able to not submit to anyone , even to his own father Henry Whitlock !! What if one day Levi finds out that his fated mate is Lucas Dawson , who is also a True blood alpha . Will Levi submit to his fated mate ? Will he even accept him as his mate ? Will he forget his hatred towards alphas ? Will he accept the idea of getting pregnant ? _____________________ " What is a beautiful omega like you doing here in the woods alone ? " -The alpha in a rut - " Levi Whitlock your messenger to hell" -Levi Whitlock to the alpha in a rut - ****** "If you just gave up and started looking for your mate, you would have studied what you wanted while your mate was going to run the companies. But you are so stubborn and cold and don't even try to accept your rank, you have to realize that you are just an OMEGA. You were born to obey your Alphas and submit to them." - Henry Whitlock- "Levi Whitlock does not submit to anyone! Understand it as you wish Mr. Alpha! I listen to you SOMETIMES just because you are the Alpha who put his sperm inside MY father's womb." -Levi Whitlock - ****** " You're my alpha and I am your Omega and I am on your bed and ready to give you my virginity and I'm telling you to put your pups inside of me !" -Levi Whitlock to Lucas Dawson _____________________ {{word count : 60,000 - 65,000}} BOYXBOY Mpreg Book cover by me

[Story of an Omega Emperor who will fall in love with one of his true blood brodalisques ^male odalisques^] Read if you want to find out what happened and what will happen to Magnus in the emperor's royal palace and how a special love story will start between him and the heartless emperor Octavius who used to hate love and deny its existence. This book contains: Submissive Shy alpha top. Dominant omega/power bottom. {The emperor} The book cover is made by me. Words count: 200k-250k

In a love that defies the odds, May and Kay's hearts beat as one. Their bond is unbreakable, their connection pure and true. Together, they find solace in each other's arms. But one fateful mistake shatters their bliss, leaving their love in pieces. Can they mend the cracks and rekindle the flame? As May navigates Kay's passionate and protective nature, will their love be strong enough to overcome the darkness? Or will Kay's all-consuming devotion threaten to consume them both?

"Falling in love with you has changed my life” My Omega Doctor is a love story about how Kai( Dominant Omega) a doctor meet a wounded Mike(Dominant Alpha) a mafia member who get hurt after being stab by Russia Mafia in Jeju Island, Korea. Mike who is injured, tried to find a place to hide but he runs into Kai house and get punched by Kai. Because of this meeting, Kai became involved in a Mafia fight and Kai life has been turned up-down. Let's see how Mike has changed Kai life.

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Ethan Cross is a bank teller who feels stuck in a dull life and wants more. His life changes drastically when a violent robbery leaves him unconscious. He wakes up in a strange, dystopian world. A voice tells him that he has been chosen to use the Anime Villain Summoning System. This power lets him summon anime villains from different dimensions, but it comes with a high price: his family is no longer in his memory. As Ethan struggles with this new reality, he summons his first villain, Johan Liebert, and receives a task: he must make Johan attract the attention of Nick Fury. If he fails, he will lose his empathy. Ethan soon realizes he is trapped in a dark game where each action demands a sacrifice.

A powerful wondering soul who has been jumping from world to world has came to his 35th world And found the body of a beautiful boy who looks to be the age of ___ But unfortunately the boy was already gone from this world And as the soul was going to explode this new world the empty vessel of the body sucked the soul into it! Now the all powerful wondering soul is stuck in this unfortunately body! how will the soul live in its first ever body in a world that he has no knowledge of? ______________________________________ to excuse the bad writing and how slow the story is going this is a slow processing story! hehe

En una fría noche, un joven llamado Akira será perseguido por una asesina de dos metros de altura que aniquila a cualquier persona que se le cruce enfrente. ¿Quién es ella y por qué está obsesionada con Akira?.

"The Cold CEO's Delicate Wife" is an ABO boss romance novel. The male lead has feelings for someone else but is forced to marry the naïve and sweet female lead due to family obligations. The female lead endures years of torment and coldness before the male lead finally realizes his mistake and returns to live happily ever after with his wife. Unfortunately, Shi Yue transmigrates into this story as the delicate wife who shares her name. Upon arriving, she immediately faces the grand engagement party with the scumbag male lead. He will leave her alone at the event after receiving a call from his true love, leaving her to face scorn and ridicule. Shi Yue refuses to sit and wait for her doom. But just when she has all her revenge plans set up, someone always shows up at the crucial moment to disrupt her schemes. That person is none other than the male lead's proud and protective aunt, Leng Yanmi. Shi Yue realizes clearly that if she wants to take down the scumbag male lead, she must first deal with this obstacle, Leng Yanmi. But how can she handle a villainess boss who is far superior to the male lead in every way? Shi Yue decides to throw herself into the fray. "Auntie, I don't care who he likes, because I also have someone in my heart." Thinking at least she could disgust Leng Yanmi and keep her from interfering in her matters with Leng Mingchuan, she didn't expect things to spiral out of control in another direction. Leng Yanmi: "You shouldn't interfere with my and Shi Yue's affairs. She's in love with me." The male lead rages in frustration: "Aunt, can't you see she's just playing with you?" "Playing with me? Impossible," Leng Yanmi says firmly. "She loves me to death. She can't go a day without seeing me. How could she be playing with me?" The male lead tries to speak, but Leng Yanmi already has him retreat to reflect on his actions. After dealing with the annoying fly, she turns to call Shi Yue. "We haven't seen each other today. Are you coming over, or should I come to you?" Not waiting for Shi Yue's answer, she continues on her own, "Forget it. It's troublesome to go back and forth every day. Pack up and move in with me... Or I can move in with you." Shi Yue: "..." Oh no, she went too far. [Please note: The cover is AI-generated and does not depict elements from the story] [This novel is translated, 2-3 chapter / day, CT: 云朵糖]

Halsey witnessed the deaths of her mother and brother, her father unable to bear it, passed away in grief. The pack all believed it was Halsey's fault, causing them to lose a powerful beta, her father, so she was shunned and became an omega，and faced all kinds of bullying. Halsey hoped that by the time she turned 18, she would be able to sense her own wolf, so that a mate could possibly appear and she could escape her current predicament. Surprisingly, Halsey discovered that the Alpha was her destined mate, but the disparity in their status caused the Alpha to waver between her and his lover, causing Halsey great heartache. Halsey inherited her family's heirloom, a necklace that gave her powerful abilities, enabling her to grow rapidly. However, what filled her with despair was the gradual realization that there was more to the mysterious deaths in her family, and somehow connected to her uncle who had already become a beta. Halsey desired to uncover the truth, but her omega status placed restrictions at every turn. Despite this, her alpha mate chose to steadfastly stand by her side, supporting and protecting her.

Hey guys! I am going on hiatus because of my health conditions. It's getting worse. I hope you understand. But I may reassure that I am coming back in a month or two and will gift you with many chapters. My second book is going on hiatus too. I hope you guys will be considered and let me get well before I come back. Thank you very much. Erwin Warner is a material dominant alpha with a very unsteady financial background. Though he has the face of an angel, his personality is the polar opposite. He can even kill a person if there is enough money paid for that. Leo Snow is an exceptionally beautiful dominant omega. Even the gods envies his unparalleled beauty from the heavens. He has a very strong personality and is very picky about his partner. He can be as deadly as his face when the time comes. Jean Snow, a very unstandable uncle of Leo, who has an unsubmissive greed for everything Leo has, that doesn’t exclude the Snow Groups and Company. Even being the blood brother of Leo’s father doesn’t change the fact that he is exceedingly obsessed with this pretty, small omega nephew of his.

In the vast kingdom of Aethoria, the world runs on the dynamic balance of Alphas, Betas, and Omegas. At the center of this story is Elara Aetheon, the fiercest Alpha queen in history, renowned for her strength, wisdom, and beauty. But even with all her power, she carries a secret: her dream is to build a family filled with love, support, and mutual respect. Elara's destiny takes a surprising turn when she inherits an ancient System, one that grants her points for helping others, particularly her Omega husbands. The system is the key to unlocking her kingdom’s prosperity, but it will only thrive if her marriages blossom. Each husband has a unique dream, skill set, and personality that will require Elara's special touch to support, nurture, and protect.

The tale of an unfortunate omega who got rejected by his mate but at the brink of death he was reclaimed and the love, attention, and affection he was getting after being claimed by his mate seemed like the calm before the storm Did things finally change for the better or would his alpha go back to how everything was and treated him like scum beneath his shoes again? An Omega who held onto hope. Hope. Tsk. Such a small word with huge consequences. On her deathbed, his mother told him to never let go of hope and so he kept hoping, waiting, and watching for things to change. Finding his Alpha tangled in bed again with the same person who had caused him so much pain and misery he couldn't bear the pain any longer and left. For two years, two long torturous years, it seemed like he never existed and truth be told his Alpha was almost going crazy until that fateful morning he returned to the pack, armed to the tooth and not alone. Now fully trained in the brutal Alpha facility. His omega is full of surprises and forgiveness is NOT one of them! When two powerful men come knocking claiming he belongs to them chaos ensues, past enemies resurface, and troubling dreams that feel too real throw our omega and his protectors in a whirlwind of confusion and mystery. Trigger warnings!!! This book contains multiple POVs, dark themes, and humor, on and off-page mentions of trauma and abuse, animal cruelty, strangulation, consensual non-con, somnophilia, blood and gore, murder, rape, defenestration, primal play, blood play, edging, skin trade, use of substances, completion denial, filicide, decapitation, off-page molestation of a minor and Hybristophilia. If any of the aforementioned words trigger you please cease further reading and go for books you're more comfortable with. Your mental health comes first. Don’t forget to vote or leave a comment. This story takes place in a different galaxy and a world far different from Earth. All similarities to people and places are all coincidental. Happy reading!

Deloria Dimanahan an Omega, already on his 30's, no family, no friend, no mate and working on a cafe. He decided to do the biggest decision he'll make in his whole life and that is... getting pregnant Antonio Fernandez an Alpha, CEO of the biggest advertising and newspaper company around the world, 25 years old, biggest dream is.... to meet his soulmate and promised he will not let go of that person no matter what What will happen if they meet. Follow the story of these two person ======== This story's ideas and plots are mine and mine alone If you copy it you'll be sued :[') (Unedited story)