The Name Of The Rose As A Postmodern

"You're breathing," 'Is he crazy?' Liora thought. 'of course I breathe.' She rolled her eyes inwardly at his stupidity but didn't dare to show it to him. Caspian kept staring at her, making Liora uncomfortable. She pulled her hand away, attempting to free herself from his grasp, but Caspian tightened his hold. "I'm not finished yet," he said before opening the door.

Small-town to big-city contemporary romance; CEO, trauma, healing. Resilient female lead and witty male lead 5/11/2024 ~ Helle Chevalier had lived her entire life in a small town. Her father passed away when she was young, so she grew up with her single mother. From the outside, it seemed a mundane but happy life. However, everything turned upside down when Orion Lennox entered her world. Revealing the town's secrets, he offered her a chance at a new life. Will she take his hand? Or will she remain in her familiar hell? "How about I offer you a contract?" Orion proposed confidently. "If you sign it, you'll become engaged to me. You'll live in a big city, and your mother can escape this town too. It's a win-win." "What do you take me for?!" Helle retorted, her eyes piercing into him. "... I said engaged. We won't have any sexual relationship." "….."

Years ago when she was only a young girl, Rose ran away with her two friends Alexander and Mathias, just when they were about to be branded as slaves and sold to work in a brothel. Misfortunate fell on the group as Mathias became stuck and to save them, Rose sacrificed herself to distract the brothel owner’s son Graham who hunted them. Rose made her friends promise that in exchange for her sacrifice, they would return to free her. As the years passed and Rose reunited with her friends, she learned that all promises would not be kept. Stuck in a brothel with a man who wishes to turn her into his woman, Rose starts an unexpected relationship with Zayne Hamilton, a general of another kingdom. Zayne offers to buy her from Graham and opens the way for her sacrifice to not be forgotten.

Alya returns to her hometown after five years of studying abroad, hoping to leave the ghosts of her past behind. Her heart still holds onto Evan, the love she lost when he disappeared without a trace five years ago. Despite her efforts to move forward, the unanswered questions and the pain of his sudden absence prevent her from fully embracing a new life. At a local café, Alya meets Orlando, a mysterious man with a guitar and a voice that seems to speak to her soul. Orlando’s presence is soothing, and as they spend more time together, Alya finds herself drawn to him in ways she hadn’t expected. However, the shadow of Evan still looms over her heart, and Alya struggles to let go of the past. One evening, Orlando plays a song he wrote just for her, The Sound of Your Name. In that moment, Alya realizes how much Orlando cares for her, and she begins to question whether she’s ready to love again. As she opens up to him, Alya also begins to uncover the truth about Evan’s disappearance, forcing her to confront the unresolved feelings she’s kept buried. The Sound of Your Name is a story about love, loss, and the courage to move forward. It’s a journey of healing, self-discovery, and learning to open your heart to new possibilities, even when the past refuses to let go. Alya must decide if she will continue living in the shadows of her old love or if she will embrace a new chapter with Orlando—a love that could heal her broken heart.

"You are chosen to be reincarnated in this era." A plain 17-year-old high school boy involved in a truck-kun incident met a goddess upon waking up. He was given abilities that he wished for and was reborn as the son of an aristocratic family. He found out that his parents were actually the strongest couple on the continent. But that's not the thing for which he was shocked. He discovered that both his biological parents were actually women?! With his cheat skills, he will live his life as much as he pleases and build a nation in the process. ＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿ PLEASE READ THE REVIEWS IF THERE WERE SOMETHING THAT WERE NOT IN YOUR CUP. WARNING: Yuri, Incest, Selfcest I am trying to make this story as unhinged and immoral as I can so... [READ AT YOUR OWN RISK] The story will run at a slow pace. I apologize in advance if the story had slow development. PS: This is my very first work, so there will be mistakes. Please consider my writing skills, if anything. The cover is AI-generated.

Norah was just a teenager when life threw her a curveball, at sixteen, she found herself pregnant and alone. Her partner, Jacob, chose to turn his back on the responsibility of fatherhood, consumed by his ambition to chase dreams and the fleeting warmth of other women's embraces. As the weight of her situation descended upon her, Norah felt the world crumble around her. In a society quick to judge, she became an outcast, shunned for carrying an illegitimate child. When her own family cast her out, desperation led her to plead with Jacob once more. But the heart-wrenching sight of another woman wrapped in his arms shattered her hope, a stark reminder that she was utterly alone. Young, wounded, and weary, Norah made the brave decision to raise her baby on her own. Embracing the unforgiving streets as her new home, she battled through despair while trying to keep her dreams alive. Each day was a struggle against the relentless tide of misery that threatened to engulf her. But just when it seemed there was no way out, fate intervened. A compassionate stranger appeared like a beacon of hope, offering Norah a lifeline with a job at his modest home. With little left to lose, she accepted without hesitation and fled the city that had held her captive in sorrow. Against all odds, Norah soared through life’s challenges. Years passed, and she transformed from a vulnerable young mother into Norah Draven a formidable CEO of a leading cosmetics company in a foreign land. At just 27 years old, she was fiercely dedicated to raising her daughter, Eloá, pouring every ounce of love and determination into their lives as they navigated each day together. But just as Norah began to find solace in her newfound success and stability, fate had more in store for her. Sparks ignited when she crossed paths with someone who understood her struggles and dreams. Their bond blossomed amidst life’s ups and downs, weaving two hearts together against all odds. With each twist of destiny, Norah learned that love could emerge from the ashes of pain, paving the way for a future filled with hope and endless possibilities.

Captain never expected that, after living as a spirit on earth for thousands of years, he would one day encounter such an absurd situation! He was being clung to by a little girl who then even followed him home! Excerpt: "Are you a wolf? Biting so hard like that! Haven't you ever heard of repaying kindness with kindness?" Umee completely ignored the anger of the person in front of her and only asked: “So, do you want to keep a wolf?” “No! I like dogs, I like cats!” Umee blinked innocently: “Meow.” “Woof!” “…” At that moment, the old man realized something was off. His eyes widened. “But I’m not going to take you in! I don’t have extra food or resources, and we’re not even related in any way!” Umee fell silent. She pondered for a moment, and then suddenly called out: “Grandpa.” “I don’t have a son.” Umee paused to think again. “Grandpa on my mom’s side.” “I don’t have a daughter.” Umee pondered once more. “Daddy.” “I don’t have kids! I’m not even married!” The old man felt like he was losing his mind. Why was he standing here—under a heavy downpour—arguing with this clearly insane person?

Hood, a young dragon, has been discovered by the one she trusts. Now she must set out into the capital of Selethon, hiding her identity so she won't be hunted

Jane Vixen, an 18 year old high schooler, had died in an accident. However, She woke up once again in new body, in a new body of a newly born daughter of a famous warrior general in the middle of a nationwide war of this new world. Now, she lives as the female warrior, known also as Jane Vixen, Daughter of John Vixen, a Warrior General who's strength surpasses 10,000 foot soldiers. She now has to be his daughter and not ruin the image of John Vixen and her New Lord.

The light is here because the darkness exists. Just like that, the human realm exists because the demon realm is here. And in the great palace of the Blade Empire, a crown touches the peak of its glory before it falls from its grace. Lush Von Blade, the royal crown prince of one of the greatest Empire in the southern continent. He is loyal but betrayed. On the other hand, where even the Gods fear to set a foot on, a demon lord abides. His grace and cruelty have been unseen for centuries. He is the supremacy in the three realms. While Lush is the light, he is the darkness. Each exists because the other is here.

In a world where everything seemed normal, Derek, an ordinary student found himself drowning in the mysteries of supernaturals, until everything stopped making sense. Just as he found out about his bloodline powers and his real identity as an Alpha, an even bigger secret is about to unravel in front of him, everything changed bringing Derek into a completely different world that has always been present in the shadows where all his Luna are chasing after him

Fujima Shintaro was an orphan adopted by a dark organization named "Dark Souls". This organization are groups of assassin who eliminates people deserving death. To the people they uphold justice but in reality, they do it for the money. Fujima is a 1st year high school student who is a member of the organization and is labeled as a prodigy assassin. He would leave a rose on the chest of his victims earning him the nickname "Phantom Rose".

This is the tale of an average nobody, who after his death got transmigrated in a new world. The memories of his average life flashed before his eyes, as he found nothing that was noteworthy about him. So in this new world should he try to change that, should he wish to be supreme, rise to the peak or to rule the heavens, but he's too lazy for that. "And how come all the names are so familiar. Don't tell me, am I in that novel?" Soon after waking up he realised this world was based upon the very first novel he read years ago. At first he felt happy that finally something unexpected happened in his life. But that happiness was short lived as he remembered the plot of the book and the crisis that was coming for the world. If that wasn't enough he was living in the body of Rio Raven Blake - avatar of Nyx. Known by his other names like The last dark spawn, The first fallen or The infamous Devil. In a world brimming with dungeons, towers, Gods, Demons, monsters and magic - our MC finds himself trapped in the body of the last villain. "I don't care about the novel plot, I'll just ignore it, and live my life peacefully." At least that was his plan, until he heard a voice in his head , that he's been waiting for all this time. [DING] [TING] [TIDING] [DID YOU MISS ME??? ] 'The great villain system, what a funny name.' You can earn points by ruining the plotlines, and can get whatever you want. Let me see, I'm a master at messing things up. [What, someone is going to do a prophecy that I will become the villain after growing up - kill him while he's still a kid.] [what, this potion was made for the protagonist and the alchemist heroine - I'll take it with me.] [ohh you're the one who saves the protagonist when he was about to die - go to prison, you traitor.] [wait, you have a sister. but she is sick and needs help - here take this potion and work for me.] Got a money making slave for life. [What, my parents are fixing my engagement with the princess, who's also a main heroine, but will betray me later and help everyone kill me - Humph...just you wait...] Once the plot started many years later, at the academy entrance exam. Protagonist was shining brightly, breaking all records, taking first rank, but no one was talking about him. As the news came out that the genius of humanity Rio Blake, will be joining the academy too. Not only mortals, even Gods and Demons were surprised at this sudden development too. {Nyx nods at her believers achievements} {Odin says you've grown a lot} {Gauri/Kali challenges you to fight her believer} {Jesus prays for your souls redemption} {Anubis awaits your enemies doom} {Lucifer writes down your lines, as you take on the Devil persona} The protagonist just stared at the guy who took all the limelight from him, but his surprise turned to shock, when his sister ran and hugged the man, while crying her eyes out, saying she missed him and she was sorry. "What is happening? Who is he? {Apollo curses...} ## -- A/N - 1) NO HAREM. (I believe in soulmate love 2) MC doesn't care about right, wrong, good, evil - as long as he gets what he want, he'll do it. 3) He hates the so called righteous hypocrites, so don't think he'll be friends with protagonist. 4) MC is serious when it comes to relationships, so don't expect any kind of pokemon collection harem. 5) MC hates the plot, so he'll ruin it. Do not expect him to follow it or him trying to keep it same as written. 6) I don't like hiding my strength tropes, so not happening. He will be OP, and a badass. ## -- Join my discord for character arts and discussions https://discord.gg/zFTJsYP7kM DevilDarkness#0506

Michael doesn't remember two things— his last name, or how his irrelevant existence became its very opposite after he joins a dual force with a hot milf; a girl named Lexa. But his self encrypted directive is inscripted in bold letterings to his heart; "DEFEAT THE HIERARCHY. ATTAIN THE LUST GOD TITLE." And by sealing a contract with Lexa, he intends to achieve both. However, on this gruesomely driven adventure, Michael must learn to place responsibilities over his emotions and try not to get killed from his recklessness. And with an inconsistent Mage User System Interface before him, his actions are endearingly protected. At least, until he uncovers the mystery behind the Monarchy... An assassin build. A magic type whose power is based on stealing mana of other rankers... will this overwhelming ability and his co-operation with Lexa help his primary and lustfully driven goals? I guess we have to find out... Read now! Warning; Raw Smut Scenes.

Kasela Winneys, a sixteen year old beautiful and innocent girl gets admitted into an exclusive university which unknown to her is filled with vampires. There she re-encounters Regalus Rogers a cold, handsome, and aloof guy. She gets tries to get closer to him with the intention of receiving his protection from the predators trying to prey on the junior and younger students in the school. Kasela later gets entangled with Jason Jackson, Regalus' arch enemy who is also bent on having her. " Little rose, do you know what's my favourite scent?" He asked and Kasela shooked her head, her heart hammering in her chest as he stepped closer. "It's the rose scent" he said and caressed her cheeks as he leaned down to sniff her neck and also whispered to her "I don't like my scent getting tainted with another. If I perceive my little rose with his scent again, I will make sure to wash her body squeaky clean" he declared and she shivered as he blew warm air on her cheeks. Caught between the two guys, Kasela's life tuns out for the worst?or the better? Who do you think she will choose? Find out in this intriguing and interesting story. Thanks.

the journey of a teen who struggles to find her roots

Koujo Chisaki A 20 Year Old Girl Who's Fiance Betrayed Her For Her Best Friend Hannah And Thrown Away By Her Own Family With Nothing To Stay Or Money Suddenly A Black Car Pulled Over Next To Her In A Rainy Weather Kidnapping Her She Got Knocked Out And Was Taken To A Large Mansion She Woke Up With No Memories Of What Happened

Lee Gongyun is a successful bachelor and a confident man. He is also wealthy and pampered by his family. He loves himself so much that people call him the Narcissistic Prince. He has many achievements, and people respect him for being athletic and having a brilliant mind. Gongyun has it all. The only thing he lacks in his life is romance. That's right—Lee Gongyun is naive and inexperienced when it comes to love or romantic feelings. He is also oblivious to the admiration of others. No one ever taught him about romantic love; Gongyun only understands platonic and familial love. Everything is fine as it is, and he accepts this kind of life. He doesn't complain, convinced that he's living well enough, without any bother. But one night changes everything. He dies at the hands of an obsessive stalker—a stranger who proposes love and takes his life as payment. He wakes up as the stepson of a mafia boss, in a world that is similar to Earth but very different. Gongyun has become the inferior, idiotic son of the most powerful man in the country. Chaos ensues. (The book cover isn't mine—credits to the rightful owner.)

Adam was a writer who had a peculiar habit—he always dropped his stories right at their most exciting point. It wasn’t laziness; no, he wanted his readers to suffer the same frustration he did when his favorite stories abruptly ended. One day, his private Discord chat was leaked. But Adam and his friends had anticipated this. "[Adam]: Everything’s been wiped," he typed, "the hackers I hired deleted all our history. Our friends on the edge of the city can escape now. For the rest of you, stuck deeper in or too far gone... you have your pills." He glanced outside at the flashing lights of police cars closing in. "[Adam]: See you on the other side, bros." With a heavy breath, Adam swallowed the pill. His vision blurred, and darkness claimed him. When he opened his eyes, a grinning clown stood before him, the world twisted into a surreal nightmare.

Lyric Sage the beloved daughter of Alpha Dominic Sage is sent to live with her dead mothers adoptive brother who is the current Alpha of the Infamous Red Rose Pack, due to a promise made by her father when her mother gave birth to her. She plans to lie low there for the year she has to stay there. She never expected to find her fated mate upon arrival, and of all people it had to be the future Alpha and the son of her so-called uncle. - Tyler Rose was the only child of Alpha Lucian Rose. He was raised to be the next Alpha of the Red Rose pack. He knew exactly what to expect for the future. When he’s suddenly told he’ll have to entertain a cousin he never knew he had he’s rightfully upset by the news. Hearing she’s the beloved daughter of an Alpha he worries she’ll be like all the other female Alphas kids he’s met. Self-centered and annoying. Hearing his father say she’s supposedly a lot to handle confirms his guess. When he finally meets her he’s stunned by her beauty and shocked to find out she’s his fated mate. After getting to know her he realizes she’s not the kind of person that everyone thinks she is.

[Mature Content] What do you do when your only ruler is about to lose their life to an illness? Do you seek out every medical specialist you can find? Or do you bargain for the help of something supernatural? And what do you do when they come knocking for payment? Ever since Empress Arabella took the throne, there has been peace in the Empire, but she lacks a husband and an heir. When tragedy strikes as an unexplained illness takes over her body, her advises rush to the aid of someone who is only willing to help, if she agrees to marry him... With enemies turning to loves, and a love story that reaches through time. Will Arabella agree to the terms or allow death to take her? Tropes Included: Vampires - Who hurt you? - Dark Romance - Fated Mates - Enemies to Lovers - Touch Her & Die - Force Proximity - Supernatural - Morally Grey Villain - Spice - Dark Gothic Atmosphere.

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