Stepfather Snape

Although it was a contract marriage, she loved her husband whole-heartedly. But only to be told that he never loved her. "Let's divorce, I owe her an explanation." Her heart broke to ashes. She decided to focus on her medical career and her baby. To her surprise, powerful men starting chasing after her, wanting to be a stepfather to her child. And her child's real father, her ex-husband, regretted his past decisions deeply. "Darling, I'm sorry, I know I was wrong. Please, let's get married again."

in this story you will find out. what will happened. if Severus Snape survive in the Shrieking Shack and Pretended to die. and secretly started a research of his own. in time magic and after many years. when he was 189 years old. he found a way to go back in time. and now he opened his eyes he was just hanging upside down. in his 15 years old body. of a student's fifth year at Hogwarts. he was not professor snape. what we see in the movie or read in the books. because he has changed. Time changes everything. now he only wants three think 1. fun in his life 2. protect Lily 3.????? now he is 189 years old man in the body of 15 years old he was alone for 151 years and research on magic but now he want some fun. ........................ Here are a few potential paths Severus Snape might take: Embrace his second chance: With a new lease on life and the opportunity to relive his youth, Severus Snape may decide to embrace the chance for a fresh start. He could choose to make different decisions, build new relationships, and explore a life that deviates from his previous path. Reconnect with familiar faces: As a younger version of himself, Severus Snape may choose to reconnect with individuals from his past, such as Lily, who he has an intense desire to protect. He could attempt to foster a stronger friendship or romantic connection with her, striving to alter the course of their relationship and potentially prevent her tragic fate. Pursue a lighter-hearted approach: Severus Snape, having spent a significant portion of his life in isolation and research, may decide to prioritize fun and enjoyment in his newfound youth. He could seek out adventures, explore magical talents, and indulge in activities that bring him joy, all while navigating the challenges and expectations of being a Hogwarts student. Seek a new purpose: With one of his stated goals being to protect Lily, Severus Snape may also search for a greater purpose beyond fun and enjoyment. He may focus on preventing future tragedies, contributing positively to the wizarding world, or perhaps even altering the course of history to bring about a more favorable outcome for those he cares about. It is important to note that Severus Snape's actions would be influenced by his unique personality, motivations, and the circumstances he finds himself in during this altered timeline. Ultimately, the choices he makes would shape his journey and the direction English is not my first language i don't own any characters. all characters belongs to J. K. Rowling

He hates her, but he lusts for her Matured content (18+) "Strip! Don't make me repeat my words" His croaky voice brought cold shivers down my spine. Hot tears rolled down freely from my cheeks. My name is Madison Adams, 21 years old, and I'm still a virgin, but about to lose my virginity to my ruthless master in the cruelest way. I live with my mother's husband since she's late. My stepfather borrowed some money from him but couldn't pay back. I became the payment for the debt my stepfather owes the devil. Yes! I call him the devil because that's the only word that I can use to qualify him. His name is Lucien Smith, he's called Stone, because his heart is made of stone. He's callous. He's cruel, inhumane and heartless. Despite the fact that he has so many s*x slaves, he hates me so much. Why does he loathe me so much among the other slaves? I'm his slave, and he's my master. All he has for me is hatred and lust.....

Warning: Matured content. Maya DeLuca was born as a result of adultery. She is the fruit of the shameful love affair her married mother had. Her mother passed away shortly after giving birth, leaving Maya to bear the consequences of her mother's sins. Right from birth, Maya was loathed by everyone in her family, especially her stepfather, her late mother’s husband. Maya is the evidence of his wife's betrayal; hence, she is a thorn in his flesh. He abused her, punishing her for her mother’s betrayal. Maya is a junior chef at a five-restaurant and also works as a waitress at her Stepfather’s gentlemen's club to pay off the debt she owes him. Maya's Life becomes more complicated when she gets entangled with a handsome billionaire, Dalton Black, as he hires her as his personal chef. Maya obliviously captivated Dalton's heart as love blossomed between them. However, her stepfather posed an obstacle. Dalton Black is the man Maya's Stepfather wants his niece to marry. To fight for her love for Dalton Black, Maya has to face her Stepfather’s wrath and the nefarious plans Dalton Black’s enemies have laid out for him. Dalton's Black's life has been full of darkness and purgatory until he met Maya. She became his only desire, the light in his dark world. He will do anything to be with her forever even though she is a weapon his enemies are going to use against him.

You never know the value of something until you lose it? For Brooke that couldn't have been more farther from the truth! After being cheated by her husband and younger sister, Brooke's miserable life of abuse takes a complete turn for the better when she finally signs the divorce papers! But things are only just getting better! What's this? She's been made joint heir to a multi-billion dollar company?! She's bought her stepfather's puny agency?! She's now the richest woman in the country?! And as an added bonus, her contract marriage husband is handsome and dotes on her every second of the day! Hold your horses, buckle your seats and witness one of the greatest, husband spoiling wife stories you'll ever see! With satisfying face slaps lurking at every corner!

“I live for you, Emma,”Chase said. “But…Chase, people are staring.” I said, pleading with him to save us from the public eye. “I don't care!” He screamed, the tears sliding down his face. I had never seen Chase cry. Emma moved in with her mom into her stepfather's house and encountered the most handsome, popular playboy in school, who also happens to be her step brother. If her classmates found out about this, her peaceful life would become a horrible mess, as everyone was tripping over the Greek god. At school she tried to distance herself from her step brother to avoid becoming the enemy of all girls, but he locked her in his arms, gazed at her with fiery eyes and dropped to his knees, “Marry me.” As Emma navigates the tangled web of high school drama, she must decide whether to risk her peaceful life for a chance at true love.

un ex SAS europeo miembro de la legión de los 15 ghost es rencarnado en severus snape, este recuperó sus recuerdos después de la muerte de lily y obtuvo el sistema del Rey Demonio. r18 por literatura erotica y temas fuertes

When Agnes, a human girl is sold off to Alpha Cyrus, as a slave by her stepfather, she has no idea that she would be his mate, rejected as his mate or that she is the reincarnation of his long-lost love. Cyrus, a direct descendant of the first werewolves, has sealed off any form of romance since the death of his first love. However, he doesn't expect that his newly bought slave would be his mate. As war breaks out between Ghysem and a rival pack, Cyrus is forced to confront his feelings for Agnes. Will he fight for the love of the girl he rejected, or allow history to repeat itself?

Yvette Matthews had a great early childhood. She had loving parents that has given her a great life. Her father was a 5-star master chef while her mother was a well known patissier in the culinary world. Her life was great but all of that changed when her parents got into a car accident and died. Yvette was orphaned at a tender age of six years old. In her parent’s wake, a middle aged man with his ten year old son came. He told Yvette that he was her parents’ friend from college and was willing to adopt Yvette. Her having no next of kin and rather than her going into foster care, the adults in the foster agency agreed after checking the man’s background. It was known that the middle aged man was the CEO of a large 5-star hotel and restaurant group that not only operated in the country but around the world. Yvette lived a life as a princess being doted by her stepfather and stepbrother. Even though she lived a life full of luxury, she stayed humble and studied hard to be a good chef and patissier like her parents. She loved her new family, and she harbored romantic feelings with her stepbrother, Joseph Hamilton. Something she kept a secret since she knew her feelings cannot be reciprocated. But all of that changed when her stepfather died of old age. When the lawyer of his stepfather read his last will leaving seventy percent of his fortune to Yvette including the rights to the Hamilton hotels. This shocked many especially her stepbrother, Joseph, since he was only left with thirty percent. But there was a clause in the will, that Jospeh could be the CEO if he marries Yvette and they produce an heir. Her life started to turn gray since Joseph was forced to leave his current girlfriend whom Yvette knew he loved so much and marry her to get the CEO title. Joseph’s kindness and pampering turned into hate and disgust. He became cold and aloof, coming home late and going to work early in the morning. Yvette’s only solace was the son she bore with Joseph on their wedding night. She poured all of her love to her little son. But fate was cruel to her once again when she found out that Joseph was seeing his ex-girlfriend once again. Hearing from someone that they were meeting in a hotel room, she mustered the courage to confront them. Yvette saw the ex-girlfriend in the hotel room wearing sexy lingerie. They got in the heated argument. “Seph does bot love you.” The ex-girlfriend said. “He just married you to get the position that should be rightfully his!” She shouted. “Do you not think I know that?!” Shouted Yvette. “But he is still married to me!” The two were pulling each other’s hair in the hotel balcony which is located at the 43rd floor. They both went over the railed in the heat of the moment and they were holding for dear life. “Dianne!” Joseph voice was heard inside the hotel room. “S-Seph!” The ex-girlfriend shouted. “Help me!” “Dianne!” Joseph was alarmed to see her hanging on the balcony. “Yvette? Why are you here?!” He sounded surprised. “H-Help me.” Yvette cried. “Hold on! I am going to get you out.” Joseph said but he pulled his ex-girlfriend first and took off his coat to put on to her. Yvette’s heart was crushed. She knew in that time that who Joseph really loved was Dianne and not her. This erased all of her hope on being loved and had let go. She felt her body falling for a long time. Yvette’s body felt light and she thought that she had now thrown all of her guilt and the burden in the loveless relationship. She wished that in her next life, she would not have this kind of love once again. But then she opened her eyes once again, to the day when the lawyer would read her stepfather’s last will. “I will changed my fate.” Yvette thought. “In this life, I will not be drowned in a loveless marriage with my stepbrother.”

In Kyle’s Dark Ascent, Kyle finds himself transported into the world of Harry Potter, where he gains access to a unique power known as the "Emo Chest" system. By provoking intense reactions and raising the blood pressure of those around him, he can unlock magical treasure chests. His first reward grants him a dark talent: the "Heart of Black Magic," which corrupts any spell he uses, transforming it into dark magic. Even as a young child, Kyle's reputation grows. At five, he roams Knockturn Alley as the infamous "Blood Demon." By the age of seven, he's already been sent to Azkaban, where the dementors crown him as their king. At Hogwarts, Kyle's chaotic abilities become a constant source of frustration for his professors. Professor McGonagall reprimands him for turning a needle into a dementor with Transfiguration. Professor Flitwick is bewildered when a simple levitation charm sends part of the castle flying. Even Professor Snape warns Dumbledore that Kyle is destined to become the next Dark Lord. But Kyle has grander ambitions. "Dark Lord?" he scoffs. "Call me Satan. One day, even the devil will be ashamed not to have my name tattooed on his back." Darkly humorous and filled with magical mayhem, Kyle’s Dark Ascent chronicles the rise of a boy determined to make his mark on the wizarding world, one chaotic spell at a time.

Amon's life changed forever at the young age of 5 when he unlocked his unique genetic ability - the "Fury". This power caused his behavior to take a drastic turn, making him a force to be reckoned with. Despite his wild tendencies, Amon managed to live a relatively stable life with his grandparents for 11 years, learning to keep his Fury in check. But when his grandparents suddenly faked their deaths, Amon was forced to face a new challenge: living with his mother, stepfather, and twin sisters who were not related to him by blood. Now, not only did Amon have to navigate the complex dynamics of a blended family, but he also had to attend a new school and keep his Fury under control. With so many obstacles in his way, Amon was about to embark on the biggest adventure of his life. ------ Discord: discord.gg/rK69edsWyt

After Serena’s stepfather abruptly marries her off to a stranger, she is forced into hiding within her new husband's mansion, never seeing or meeting him. Bound by duty, Serena endures her isolation, hoping for the day her mysterious husband will visit. When endless waiting proves fruitless, Serena resorts to desperate measures, using a divorce threat to draw him out. The tactic works, but she’s stunned when he offers her million dollars to abandon the divorce. She has always been useless but at that moment she believed she could be useful.

His mom marrying again without asking for his opinion and him gaining a stepfather and a cranky stepbrother who doesn’t like Alex ( actually he has a soft spot for cute things) How will Alex cope with his new stepbrother who always pet is head I thought he hate me wondered Alex . let find out in the novel about him.

******************** Rye knew the exact moment his gaze slid down her face to her chest, as he leaned closer until she could feel his breath on her neck. Hot and steamy sending shivers down her spine as she felt him lean his muscles against her bosom. “You want me! You can deny it but I can feel it through the bond we share,” “Klas!” Rye gasped pushing against him with her eyes closed. Her eyes snaped open, shocked to feel him pull away something she was convinced he would never do. “FINE!” His deep voice echoing through the desolate mansion they stood in, after he sent all the servants off. “I’ll give you five seconds to leave Rye. After that, if you’re still here, I’ll make you regret ever pushing me away.” “One…” “Wha-what?” “Two…” Rye knew she should leave. Sleeping with Klas was something she had sworn never to do. They were just using each other. She needed his blood, and he needed her to remove the chains that bound his powers. Yet, the pleasure that thrummed through her body when he had kissed her was unforgettable. “Four…” In a panic, Rye finally found the strength to move but by then it was already too late and she saw it in his eyes just as she moved to walk past him. A cruel glint that made her wish she left when she had the chance to. “Five…” *************** The plan was for the both of them to work together and get what they wanted. Him-the throne. Her- the blue stone that would send her back to the human world. Rye had no idea when the plan changed and less how to adjust to it.

Ava and Ethan two desperate lovers who cultural and historical barriers are hindrance to their blooming love. Ethan a human and Ava a werewolf whose family was put in exile because of her step father have to put their love hidden because of a werewolf can not marry a human and humans that are found in Timpa village are killed. King Jaxpon a scary and the most feared alpha since the existence of Timpa pack and the surrounding pack who is desperately looking for his mate and heir after him organized a contest for all the female who will like to marry him and bear a heir for him. Ava’s stepfather got the information and wanted to us the opportunity to return back to his community . Will Ava’s father go ahead with his plan Will Ava agree to marry Jaxpon to liberate her family. What is the fate of Ava and Ethan love if Ava agrees to marry Jaxpon. Will Ethan her true lover be there for her during this hard moment or would he abandon her

"Chu Wei and Chen Ji had been engaged since they were young, but she knew that Chen Ji only treated her as a younger sister. Who would have thought that Chen Ji would suddenly propose to her? Marriage, wedding ceremony, consummation… Three days after the wedding, Chen Ji left silently to join the army. There was no news from then on. Six years later, Chu Wei was waiting for her twin daughters to finish school at the school gate. At the same time, she received news that Chen Ji had won and was about to return to the city. It was obviously good news, but Chu Wei did not have a smile on her face because she had a dream. In the dream, she was a supporting role in a book, and Chen Ji was the main character in the book. He was an iron-blooded and proud military general, the biggest backer of the female lead's family, and the stepfather of the female lead's children. In the book, she would die from childbirth. Her cute twin daughters would die early as cannon fodder. Her existence with her daughters was only to show how outstanding the female lead and the female lead's children were. Everything that happened in the dream was too real, and Chu Wei had no choice but to believe it. She decided that she would definitely not give birth to a son. As long as she did not die from childbirth, she would be able to protect her two daughters well. After six years of separation and reuniting, Chen Ji realized that his wife was different from before. She avoided being close to him and kept asking some strange questions. Chu Wei said, ""Do you think Commander Xu's child is better or our child is better?"" Chen Ji said, ""Of course, our child is better."" Chu Wei said, ""Do you want a son? I don't really want one for the time being. So perhaps we can only share a room when we want a son?"" Chen Ji, who finally coaxed his two daughters to sleep in the next room, was speechless. ""…??"" He could choose not to have a son, but he had to sleep with his wife! "

Sophia was born in a small noble family. After her mother died, Sophia was framed and went abroad for three years, leaving her stepfather to inherit the family business. After returning, Sophia vowed to take back everything she had, but before that, she needed to get married first so that her stepfather could fulfill his promise to return all the property to her after marriage. However, she didn't expect her stepfather to keep speaking out of turn, and her husband turned out to be the richest man in the country. He doted on her and had a domineering temperament. However, the independent Sophia did not ask the richest husband for help, but took back everything with her own efforts and layout. The richest husband could only give Sophia unparalleled love and romance.

In the vibrant world of ancient China, Li Mei feels like an outsider despite the comfort provided by her stepfather, a powerful official, and her mother. Her true sanctuary is the kitchen, where her passion for cooking blossoms into a dream of owning the most renowned eatery in the empire. As Li Mei embarks on this ambitious journey, she faces a world brimming with obstacles: rigid societal norms, deceit, and political intrigue. Through these trials, she forges unexpected friendships and encounters influential figures who challenge and inspire her. Each experience shapes her, revealing strengths she never knew she had. Her path to success is illuminated by moments of personal growth and spontaneous connections, including a tender romance that enriches her journey. Li Mei’s evolving relationships and newfound confidence help her navigate the complexities of her era, turning her dream into a reality.

The protagonist of the female lead is Morana, who is both the mafia group's leader and her stepfather's right hand man. Her father died in a car accident when she was eight years old, and her mother married her stepfather after that.

Sold and rejected by her stepfather, Elena makes wise use of her gifts and becomes relevant in the country, but the unexpected begins to creep in after three Alphas show up to chase her back as their Luna. But then, she is now pregnant for the cold and domineering Alpha who her parents sold her to, battling with conflicting choices as love is being shown to her by the three Alphas she is forced to choose one of them or the three of them. Who will Elena choose or who will win her back? It's a twisted and fascinating journey all through.

In an alternate universe of the Harry Potter series, a man from modern-day London is reincarnated as Lilith Rosier, a young witch with an insatiable thirst for power. Granted three wishes upon his reincarnation, he chooses exceptional skills in Transmutation, the appearance of Lily Evans, and a background tied to House Rosier. As Lilith grows up in an orphanage and later attends Hogwarts, she excels in Potions, Defense Against the Dark Arts, and especially in Transmutation, driven by a desire for control and power. Lilith’s journey takes a dark turn under the mentorship of Bellatrix Lestrange, who molds her into a ruthless and deranged follower of Voldemort. Her dual life at Hogwarts becomes a precarious balance as she maintains a facade of normalcy while embracing her dark side. Her proficiency in dark magic and her increasing instability alarm her professors, including Albus Dumbledore and Severus Snape, who sense the growing darkness within her.

Beware the betrayals of fate. —- Sterling’s blazing red eyes bore into Faye’s terrified gaze. “My little butterfly, don’t you understand? Once a dragon is gifted something precious, he will never let it go.” ---- Faye Montgomery is a young, lower-echelon noblewoman caught in a game of imperial betrayal and death. Soon after her mother’s untimely passing, Faye is informed by her drunken and depraved stepfather that in exchange for her family’s mounting debts, she is to be sold into a contract marriage. Her new groom is the most celebrated and fearsome knight commander in the Eastcarin Empire.... Duke Evan Sterling Thayer of Stanhall Lake. Upon her first meeting with the stern and icy warrior, Faye comes to understand her situation is far worse than she originally thought. She realizes she has encountered the Duke in the past. The young bride now believes death would have been preferable to being sold into this heartless union with her family’s former adversary and the man responsible for her current unfortunate circumstances. However, over time, even as she struggles to liberate herself from this abomination of a man, Faye discovers their red strings of fate are more closely intertwined than she once imagined. They both have become unwilling puppets of the empire. With the many hidden agendas and secrets of those in power surrounding them, they will have to put away their differences and form an alliance if they wish to survive. This novel was my entry into the WPC Contest for July 2023! The support everyone has shown to it is greatly appreciated. The story is full of unexpected turns that you are sure to enjoy! … {WARNING: Mature subject matter R-18} THE SEXY TIME STUFF STARTS AFTER CHAPTER THIRTY. Disclaimer: THIS IS A WORK OF FICTION. ALL NAMES, CHARACTERS, ORGANIZATIONS, PLACES, AND EVENTS ARE EITHER THE PRODUCT OF THE AUTHOR'S IMAGINATION OR USED IN A FICTITIOUS MANNER. Cover art is mine, so don't use it. https://discord.gg/YbbR2dK6 email: RoseandThornbook@icloud.com

[MATURE CONTENT R18] "I'll fuck you so hard that you'll forget all about him" Natalia has been desiring her stepfather for the longest time after her mother passed away. Suddenly, her stepfather becomes engaged to another woman while his younger brother found out about Natalia's secret... Trying to keep her affair with her step cousin a secret from her passionate bodyguard. "I no longer want to be forgotten. I'll give you so much pleasure that you'll forget all about my brother." - Edward "We've always been together so I never told you this...I love you" - Zak "I'll do whatever it takes to make you mine. Please wait just a little longer" - Lucien "I'll always protect you...even from your own self" - Reiner My other works: Substitute Wife for the Mafia King, Lust Contracts; Conquering the Emperor ; Love Slave to the Mafia Boss's Passion; Love Slave to My Devil CEO Boss; The Alpha Prince's Purchased Maid **This story does NOT contain incest. All male love interests are NOT blood-related to the female protagonist** Facebook Page: Realfantasies Author Thank you!

"The Fang family had two daughters. Their youngest daughter, Fang Yan, was known for her beauty. Rumor had it that she was indescribably beautiful. However, the eldest daughter of the Fang family, Fang Liu, had a low IQ since she was young and only started to speak when she was eight years old. Her parents regarded her as a burden while the outside world treated her as a laughing stock. However, no one knew that Fang Liu was an ultimate prodigy whose intelligence merely developed late. Afterward, Fang Liu got pregnant for no reason. Four months into her pregnancy, her parents forced her to marry the richest man in South City, the Mo family. Rumors had it that her husband was an old man who had been paralyzed in bed since the age of seven. Unexpectedly, when Fang Liu married into the Mo family, she found out that not only was her husband not an old man, he was also extremely handsome. He was the Young Master of the Mo family that everyone admired—Mo Yu! Moreover, Fang Liu's child was not even Mo Yu's, but Young Master Mo did not seem to mind? Mo Yu even declared in front of everyone, ""Although the child isn't mine, the wife is mine!"" Everyone else, ""Young Master Mo is too honest!"" After Fang Liu got married, Young Master Mo doted on her so much that even she was moved. She had found a great stepfather for her child! A few months later, Fang Liu looked at her newborn's face and it nearly felt like she was looking at a miniature version of Mo Yu. Fang Liu, ""Didn't you claim that the child isn't yours?"" Mo Yu shrugged. ""I was just spouting nonsense."" It turned out that there was no such thing as the right person at the right time at the right place. It was all premeditated. ""It's because I love you that I've tried everything I can; I endured all the criticism for my only wish is to have you as mine."" "

Guo Miao, the national treasure of the Empire, committed suicide after completing a certain grand project. Everyone had theories about her motives, but no one was aware that she was a reincarnation and had simply ended her own life because there was nothing left for her to do. She did not expect to reincarnate back to her past life when she discovered that she was the Guo family's real rich daughter. In her last life, she did not turn down her parents who came for her, only to find that her decision left her in the abyss. Not only did her parents play favorites, but their fake rich daughter was also ruthless, framing her for a murder and isolating her, then leaving her to rot in jail while her stepfather died from depression. Now that she had reincarnated, she no longer sought familial warmth—only survival for the sake of those who truly loved her and to live her life! She earned countless honors and innumerable scientific discoveries by turning over a new leaf. Everyone who used to belittle her now regretted life, bawling as they begged for her patents. She coldly watched as they humiliated themselves and snapped at them icily: Dream on! In this secular world, she was the goddess to all and the most coveted person of every rich kid in the Imperial Capital. A certain man: The proudest thing I've done in my life is winning her love!

Alexander Fox, age 14, lives with his mother and stepfather in a small house. Just before his father died, he gave Alex an old book of his and told him to protect it. What Alexander doesn't know yet, it what lies inside

Blurb: She had no choice but to stay with her mom and her stepdad since her dad died leaving her all alone in the wicked world but still she meant him the Playboy and billionaire guy without any thought within them love grew stronger her and still at the boy aide but seems it was a one-sided love it is not just that her soul was ready for him but her stepfather was about signing her out to a richer and complex family. What would life turn into without the Playboy?

How do you tell your mom that you're in love with her man, your supposed stepfather? How do you tell your woman that you're in love with her daughter? Alethia and Ethan have lots of explanations to do, but first, they have to be sure of how they truly feel about each other.

Immerse yourself in Lynn's struggle to find her place and meaning in an inhospitable world where difference is both a curse and a blessing. On a forgotten island lives a girl named Lynn, different from everyone else. Her stepfather raises her in a village where she is hated and blamed for every misfortune that befalls the island. Lynn longs to escape, but is trapped in a place that will never accept her. Will she find her way out?

BLURB Ava Adams tolerated living with her stepfather and her douchebag of a stepbrother. She lived her life being maltreated by them until luck smiled on her and she got a job to work in the Kings'mansion as a babysitter. She was glad to leave the hell hole she called a home. She got the shock of her life when she found out it wasn't a little boy she would babysit, but a grown up man. A very sexy, mouthwatering one at that. Fate brought Alexander King, the young billionaire and the master of the mansion to her. He got into an accident few years before and was not his normal self. What are you doing? Read more to find out how their journey of love began and who made Alex that way. Will their love prevail? Will Alex take revenge on those who made him that way?