Astrid Hurts Hiccup

“I never spent a dime from your debt, you both lost it gambling always…” Another slap landed on Astrid's face and this came from none other than her dad, Josh. “You ungrateful brat, it's only the request I am pleading for,” Josh let out and then a sardonic smile escaped her lips. She wiped the tears from her face and now stood from the ground. “I am not going to get married to a man old enough to be my father.” she declared firmly this time not avoiding eye contact with her dad that much. “What?” Josh's voice countered. “Why for once can't you love me?” She cried out her hands moving to her chest as she tried to hold in her tears. Josh moved closer to her, lifting her by her chin roughly, “Then do this one favor for me and save us from losing everything I have ever worked for,” His voice was a bit calm but stern, one could tell he didn't care about Astrid. ******** Astrid Daniels who is hated by everyone and is known as the faso of family is forced to get married to the man arranged by her father to protect his company from plummeting and also help in paying his debt. She refused but then was told by her dad that he would help pay for her mum’s surgery if she was doing his wish. Since she was a high school drop she couldn't get a good job to pay for her mum's surgery so she needed to agree to her dad’s proposal. On the day of her wedding ceremony with the older man, things turn around when she goes into the wrong hall and gets married to one of the richest men in their city and also her crush. What fate do you think awaits her?

When Astrid transmigrated into the fantasy webnovel she once read, she found herself in the shoes of the story's most hated villainess, a character destined for a tragic end. According to the original plot, the Main Protagonist is hell-bent on killing her at all costs, her cunning step-sister schemes to throw her into the dungeon and usurp the throne at the first opportunity, and even her loyal caretaker has abandoned her. With enemies on all sides and time running out, Astrid realizes her fate is sealed unless she takes matters into her own hands. Determined to survive, Astrid decides to fight back, but as she begins to navigate this world, something feels... off. Why is the Main Protagonist, now showing her unexpected kindness? Why is her step-sister, who should be plotting her downfall, suddenly seeking her favor? •••••• It's a yuri harem novel. There is tag for mature content but there won't be any mature content in early stages. ••••

Selamat datang di dunia anggun para elit, di mana Seraphina Alaric, gadis yang lemah dan rapuh yang selalu bergantung pada obat-obatan untuk memulihkan diri, hanya mencoba mendapatkan kesempatan sebelum hidupnya terbalik karena pernikahan yang diatur... Serius, siapa yang ingin terikat ketika Anda masih mencari tahu apa yang Anda inginkan dalam hidup? Selama perjamuan mewah, dia bertabrakan dengan Duke of Everwyn yang enigmatik. Dan bagian yang paling gila? Dia tidak tahu siapa pria ini—hanya mengira dia seorang asing misterius. Tiba-tiba, dengan perasaan petualang (dan mungkin sedikit ceroboh), dia menyarankan pertemuan rahasia yang membuat dunianya terbalik. Dalam momen tersembunyi itu, Seraphina langsung menceburkan diri ke dalam keinginan terliarnya. Tetapi alur cerita—ternyata, pria yang baru saja dia habiskan malam dengannya adalah calon suaminya yang sebenarnya. Ups! Begitu banyak untuk orang asing misterius—dia baru saja menghabiskan malam dengan calon suaminya! "Duke, It Hurts..." mengajak Anda ke dalam pusaran penemuan diri, romansa yang menggairahkan, dan kekacauan manis dari cinta ketika Anda paling tidak mengharapkannya. Dapatkah Seraphina melepaskan diri dari belenggu masyarakat, atau akankah dia menemukan dirinya terjerat dalam jaring yang sama yang mencoba untuk dia hindari? Ikuti perjalanan mendebarkan ini, dan temukan bagaimana cinta bisa membebaskan sekaligus rumit. Jangan lewatkan—obsesi Anda selanjutnya hanya dalam jarak halaman!

Every dreamy girl wants a Mafia man, but the question is, does the Mafia man want you? Luna Defalco is a woman born into the Mafia life. Her father was in the Mafia, her cousins were in the Mafia, her mother died in the Mafia and now, even the man she loves is the almighty Mafia boss himself. There's just one minor hiccup, Zeno Silvestri, Luna's love interest, sees her as nothing more than a childish little sister. To make matters worse, he remains in love with his dead wife. When a threat on both their lives forces them to abscond to an island owned by Zeno, Luna must take this God-given chance to prove to Zeno that she is no longer that little child he's known all his life and make him fall for her womanly charms by all means. What happens when Zeno's brotherly feelings for Luna begin to shift? Can he accept this shift in affection or will he hold on to his dead lover? *** Excerpt “Zeno, what do you think love is?” Luna asked. Her sudden question made him turn from the grasses he was lazily plucking out of the moist earth, to stare at her. “Not what the dictionary tells us, but to you, what is love?" She wasn't joking, he could see it. Wiping the dirt off his palms, he sat himself next to her on the dried log of wood which she sat on. In and out he breathed like he was sincerely thinking about her question. Then without looking at her, his lips parted and he said, “A mirror.” "A mirror?" She asked. "Yes. A mirror.” He nodded and sighed. “Love is a mirror that reflects the deepest part of a person's soul. A mirror that reflects pain and suffering, but also joy and ecstasy, it's a mirror that reflects the heart just the way it is, naked and helpless. It's a mirror that reflects life, and that mirror is made of frail glass, hold it too tight, and it'll shatter, don't hold it tight enough, and it'll slip right out of your fingers and still shatter, if you try to pick up the broken pieces, you'll hurt yourself, that's why it's never easy to pick up the broken pieces, and neither can you just leave it there and get another mirror. Someone else might get hurt. Either way, love is hurtful." She had asked for his own take on love and he had given her the answer. Now she wanted to be bold. “Zeno, I no longer want to be that little baby girl that you adore.” His head turned as his eyes sought to look at her as though that would help him hear better. “Let me help you. I think if we pick up the broken pieces of the previous mirror together, it'll hurt less. And after we've cleared out the shattered pieces, then… then I want to be your new mirror.”

When billionaire tycoon Philip Caldwell dies unexpectedly, his greedy and power-hungry family gathers to claim their piece of his vast fortune. But imagine their shock when his will is read, revealing that everything—his estate, his companies, his billions—has been left to his young caregiver, 23-year-old Astrid Bennett. With her newly found unimaginable wealth Astrid becomes the target of Philip’s vengeful family, who will stop at nothing to take back what they believe is rightfully theirs. With no allies and danger lurking in the shadows, Astrid’s only hope lies in Cole Donovan, her mysterious and fiercely protective bodyguard. Haunted by his own troubled past, Cole has sworn to keep Astrid safe, no matter the cost. But as the threats grow and duty gives way to desire, Astrid must decide if she can trust the one man willing to risk everything for her—or if her inheritance will cost her life.

The negotiating rule in the packs was simple. You give what you took. The war and animosity between the Nightshade and Moonstone pack have been ongoing for centuries. But this time something drastic happened. The Nightshade pack lost their Luna. To maintain peace in the werewolf world, the council arrived at only one solution, a Luna in exchange for a Luna. And that’s where I got into the picture. Astrid Brooks, 26 years old. A born princess. The only daughter of the 4 children of Moonstone’s Alpha. Married off as a peace offering to none other than Kael Knight, Alpha of Nightshade pack. A replacement to his late wife, his very mate, whose blood has still not dried from the hands of my father. From the life of a princess to a mere maid, from light to darkness and from being the most loved person to one detested with crazy passion. I became a mere replacement. And this was just the beginning of my story or should I say suffering.

Yuuto Sakurai, a 19-year-old high school failure, spends his days devouring wish-fulfillment stories. One night, he stumbles across yet another "LHS" novel-where the protagonist is insanely overpowered but insists on acting like a weakling. His needless self-sabotage ruins his image, social life, hurts those around him, all because it's the so-called "right thing to do." Frustrated, Yuuto burns the book, cursing its stupidity, and goes to bed. Then he wakes up... as the main character?!

Love is weird, isn't it?, It encourages you to see the beauty in most despising thing. while when shattered left you to hate with all the peices of your broken heart. Love has different kind, ranging wide from between parent, to children, to siblings. each love has its own sets of boundaries but what if it's indescribable? what if its becomes the specific reason for breaking of a beautiful bond. Garam, a 12 years old, who has always loved his sister, more like a soul-less without her. Would have given his life in a heartbeat, but came across a truth he never had ever comprehend or anticipated, which pushed him to shut his affection. However, What if you were to live a life,that wasn't yours? what if your identity was nothing, and the love you received belonged to someone else. Gyu always ends up thinking does he even exist? if he does,then where is his share of love? But then again the love he gets in his deception, he clinge to cherished it. He tried hard to fit in, but suddenly getting caught he was pushed to something more brazen, only to be stumbling upon a different truth.

In the heart of a bustling city, in a penthouse that had once symbolized isolation, a new fairytale began. It wasn't a fairytale of dragons and knights, but one of vulnerability and trust, of overcoming past hurts and daring to believe in love again. Connor Sterling, the CEO recluse, had finally found his princess, not in a gilded castle, but in a simple coffee shop, in the form of a book-loving student named Maya, who showed him that even in the most cynical heart, a fairytale ending was still possible. And sometimes, the most beautiful fairytales are the ones that unfold in the most unexpected places, with the most unexpected people.

What happens when you are a werewolf and you are mated to another from a race known to be your natural-born enemy, a vampire? This was what happened between Auriana, a Werewolf Princess and Lyrus, the Vampire King. They never thought that fate would play such a game on them after centuries of their races being rivals, yet here they were, mated and none could reject the other despite knowing the odds against them. Despite knowing that the likeliness of their bond being accepted by either side was less than slim, they indulged themselves in this forbidden love. Will their bond be strong enough to rival the opinions of their people and win? Or will their duties and responsibilities as leaders keep them apart? ***** Meet the human Princess, Astrid. A young woman set on defying the norm of her race and kingdom and creating a path for herself and others like her. Rejecting an arranged marriage and deciding to join the court, these two reasons were already seen as insults to the kingdom but she was determined. In a kingdom were women were only meant to be married off and bear children to increase the population, Astrid's decision was looked down upon by all, men and women alike. life had never been easy but it became worse after she met Roman Blackburn. A shamelessly persistent vampire. Or in her words, an annoying vampire, who was set on winning her heart. What will happen to these couple? Read more to find out!!

Have you ever had your life ripped off right from under you and you can feel yourself drowning though you claw about trying to remain afloat? Nobody to turn too because they all are the reason you are drowning? Then I hope you never have too because it hurts like hell. “This is a family discussion.” “Get out.” So very simple words but they held enough power to destroy what happened to my life. Trying to sort through the pieces of what is left of my life, will I find myself or will find things that will only take me under?

Yun Hao has been a bystander for all of his life. Since losing his parents at a young age, he resigned himself to being a bystander. It just so happens that this frustration builds up within him to a point- when presented with the opportunity to be a hero, he swerved his car into the oncoming lane to avoid a careless child running into the street. Only to die in an accident as a truck collides with his car. Yun Hao wakes up in a world resembling Ancient China where martials arts and young marriages reign supreme! However he has some hiccups in his body that he must resolve and a gold finger that was as delayed to join him as it was powerful- the Unlimited Passives System Unbeknownst to him however, the day he had his accident, a tablet appeared in the sky and various people around the world suddenly disappeared… what mysteries could the tablet hold?

Synopsis Are you a fan of the Vikings? Do you enjoy werewolf novels? Are you fascinated about dragons? Then this tale of love, betrayal, forbidden romance, and a supernatural world where dragons and werewolves shape destinies is for you. In a world where power and significance are determined by natural ranks, The Viking werewolf Princess Astrid Lodbrok an Omega must defy all rules and societal norms if she must gain relevance as a true Viking werewolf. Fleeing from her uncle and dominant husband, the Alpha Prince Ragnar, the soon-to-be Alpha king of Norsevik and the ruler of the entire seven werewolf Packs. Astrid Lodbrok flee only added more complications to not only her life but also to those of her loved ones who she must protect at all costs What would be the fate of Astrid Lodbrok? Will she attain relevance as an Omega in this Realm of Alphas? Or will her dreams and hopes be burnt out even before they are born by the ever flaming dragon's breath?

The story starts with what I thought was love,this led to my search for love.i found love,love is sweet,love is painful, love hurts but still we can't live without love.all my love life dramas sounds crazy but still they ends up with a lesson.the story ends with what the expectations and demands of love are.

Betrayal hurts but heart wrenching when done by the man you love. He took my love for granted and chose not to understand me. He is out for revenge and l am not sticking around to find out anymore

It’s been over two years since coming face to face with someone who had hurt me terribly.

Discord: itskyoko_0 I'm not updating this story on wn Add my discord server for more updates. For non anime fans- Yandere is extremely possessive girls In an open world MMORPG game called Stellaris Fantasia Online, me and my partner we're rising to the top, killing other players, farming loots and so on.... But, yes, this partner of mine won't let me play with others.... even with my friends why? because she's a Yandere.... Its so irritable that I unfollowed her.... well that decision hurts me too, since she might turns out to be a hot onee-san (older woman) But as soon as I attend the class, my homeroom teacher is in bad mood... Why?? Just read the title....

this is short story about 30 chapter the beginning might be inhumane but trust when i say the end is good with revenge and bloodshed in simple terms the story is about a mad man that hurt a lot of people in the end the same people hurt him back

Astrid Thornwell wakes up one fateful morning on her 15th birthday, finding herself back in a world that should be familiar, but feels strange and distant. After surviving a traumatic event in her future—a controlling marriage to her husband, Darian Thornwell—Astrid finds herself mysteriously transported to a time before everything changed. Yet, as the fragments of her past life begin to resurface, she is haunted by memories of her tragic marriage and the man who had once trapped her in a suffocating union. In this timeline, her mother, a constant source of warmth and love. Their bond is unbreakable, and Astrid cherishes the traditions they share, especially the comforting, symbolic family meals of spaghetti. But there’s a catch: while her mother is still by her side, the fear of losing her son if she doesn’t marry Darian looms over Astrid’s every choice. Her son, a symbol of her future, will never exist if she alters her past in any way. The silver pocket watch that her mother gave her holds a mysterious power, guiding Astrid through the moments of doubt that plague her heart. But with every passing day, Astrid wrestles with an agonizing question: can she change her fate without losing what matters most? Torn between the hope of creating a happier life and the fear of erasing the son she’s come to love, Astrid must decide if she can rewrite her destiny—or if fate has already been sealed. As Astrid grapples with the weight of her memories and her love for her son, she faces a pivotal choice: will she choose safety and let fate unfold, or will she take the risk of altering her life and challenging the course of her future, no matter the cost?

Philos can never sleep, the memories of his life as a slave to the angels of the Morning Star Kingdom haunting his dreams. Ever since he returned, he can't seem to forget the horrors he endured... We begin with Astrid, a girl hated viciously by the City of Apocrypha for her unusually devilish eyes. The hatred is utterly pervasive, leaving her to cling to any means to survive. But today is different. The glares and insults have changed to murmurs of the miraculous return of a young man to the city after his long absence. Apathetic, Astrid is unaware of the gravity that the colliding of their paths will bear...

Xiao Zhu, the quintessential "villain's backing father" in every cultivation world, meets his end at the hands of a protagonist shielded by indomitable plot armor. However, fate has other plans. Reborn five years into the past, Xiao Zhu discovers the Villain Family System has traveled back with him—a tool that promises power, influence, and the chance to rewrite destiny. "If my daughter wishes to end this engagement, who dares to oppose her?" Witness Xiao Zhu as he reshapes his family’s legacy, rising to prominence and plundering the fortunes of Heaven’s favored sons and daughters. In this life, the villains won’t just survive—they’ll reign.

You could call me crazy. You could call me a freak. But I would do anything if it was for us. No matter who got in the way. No matter who hurt you. I would do anything to protect you. Because at the end of the day you are always a fighter. Because if you can’t fight for your love then Your love isn’t worth fighting for. Did I want to kill them? No. Did I need to kill them? Yes. Because they were going to hurt you, hurt us. And I couldn’t stand us getting hurt. So I did what I needed to do. You could call me crazy. You could call me a freak. But I would do anything if it was for us.

voice: I know if I'm with them I'd bring them nothing but pain, so I push them away with the mindset of protecting them but then they make me feel like; I'm been selfish and I'm the bad one, but I don't fell guilty, like i don't even care anymore, because I've already become what i am, what's done is done, I'm where i am and it's what it's even though it still hurts.

In a world where every individual is born with an amok, a unique manifestation of power, Izuru stands out not for what he has, but for what he lacks. Without amok and shunned by his community, his life is a constant reminder of his supposed abnormality. From the scorn of strangers to the rejection of his own family, Izuru faces a hostile environment that pushes him to the limit. Despite the hardships, Izuru clings to hope and struggles to find purpose, resisting a fate that seems determined to break him. However, unexpected interaction with his mother, Astrid, who shows sudden and disconcerting affection, opens a window into a complex web of emotions, secrets and contradictions. Between haunting dreams of a withered “Eden” and the promise of a renewed maternal relationship, Izuru begins to question the reality around him and his place in it.

In a world where shadows hide secrets, Astrid encounters a captivating yet menacing figure—an alluring vampire with a taste for blood. As an important person living under a secret identity, she embody a cold-hearted warrior skilled in various combat arts. Despite her icy demeanor, an inexplicable bond ties her with that enigmatic man, hinting at a destiny that intertwines their fates. The line between hunter and prey blurs as she navigates the complexities of their connection, challenging both her heart and her strength in this dark, thrilling tale.

After the Battle of Asgard, Loki's powers are sealed in an ancient book, forcing him to live as a human. Centuries pass, and he adapts, hiding in plain sight until he meets Astrid, a brilliant mythologist, who unseals his powers when she discovers the book. Their initial encounter is hostile, with Loki's mischief and Astrid's determination which starts a fierce rivalry. As they continue to cross paths, their animosity transforms into a fiery attraction. They succumb to their desires, and a passionate romance blossoms. However, when Astrid learns Loki's true identity and her own destiny as the reincarnated...Goddess of...she feels betrayed. Loki's manipulative nature and past treachery surface, and Astrid's love turns to anger. Their relationship crumbles, and they become sworn enemies once more. With forces from both worlds converging, Astrid must choose loyalty to the gods or her own path. Can Loki overcome his past and prove worthy of redemption, or will their love be destroyed forever?

The story is all about two couples that got married for over 12 years without a child... but Mrs Natasha who happened to be Mr. Alexander wife kept having a strange dream about an abandoned little child. it hurts her so much because she truly wish she could have her own child. it also hurt her alot because she couldn't bear the fact an innocent child is being abandoned for nothing by her fellow woman. But things turned around for the couples.

"If you love someone, you stay with them, no matter what happens, even if it hurts and causes you pain, for at some point, love is pain." That's what she believed, holding on to the hope that if she stayed, it would work out sooner or later. But then she began to wonder, "Is it worth it if she loses herself?" Dive into her journey as she either succumbs to darkness or lets go and rises above adversity.