The Disciplined Heart Iris Murdoch And Her

When the Grey Mist covers the earth, the miasma corrupts the creatures, and the threads manipulate the minds of others, those red eyes will rest upon humanity and the very order of the world will go mad. Humans will fade into the background, clinging to life as they always have. In the first era, someone stayed. In the second era, someone woke up. In the third era, someone will rise again and again. Let the steam roar! Let the ancient technology shine! Let the battle between humanity and the anomalies, the oddities, the contamination zones never cease! May my Pneuma allow me to take this mortal body to challenge these beings! May my axe resonate with my heart! In the end, only humanity will remain, by hook or by crook! ------------------------- Cover made using AI. English is my second language and I'm using Grammarly for thoses mistakes I didn't see, so, if you notice one, comment, please! I will be posting this story on RoyalRoad.com

（Warning:Mature content,Raffaele is heavily obsessed with our little bella） Beauty they say is in the eyes of the beholder. Everybody desires beauty and love it. What if it becomes a curse. Bellarosa（Beautiful rose）Romano is the daughter of the cook of the powerful mafia Vincenti family. She has been cared for and looked after since young by the Vincenti family when their eldest son and Don of the family decides to take up her and her mother's responsibility. Bella has always been scared of the Don who criticises her at every mistake she makes. Don Raffaele Vincenti is a man with IED intermittent explosise disoder. An incident of the past led to this disorder of his and only few can calm him down. Raffeale finds himself in a lustful obsession for the little woman who is in his care and with every growing day he desires her like a drug,oxygen and breathe. Bella is terrified by his madness Will she be willing to help him. Secrets get unveiled on the way ～～～～～ Groaning he takes her hand and places it on his buldge his eyes clouded with desire and lust. ''Please Bella,Touch me''Raffaele growls out gasps escaping his lips while tears fall out of Bella's eyes as she tries to retrieve her hand from his grip.

Yao Qing was widely known within the circles of nobility as the epitome of beauty, wealth, and arrogance—a unique splendor that made her the unattainable dream of countless men in Yaocheng. Yet, when her family went bankrupt, and her father was imprisoned, that dreamy figure fell from grace, becoming nothing but dust. As everyone looked on with cold amusement at her plight, she disappeared quietly, with no one able to trace her whereabouts. Just as she was on the verge of being forgotten, she reemerged quietly in the entertainment sector, like a rose at dawn, still dazzling and bright. It was said she made a director kneel. It was said she toyed with the emotions of a leading actor. It was said she ruthlessly harmed her own sister. And it was said... that she attempted to seduce the famous Mr. Yu of Yaocheng, only to be thrown out of the room in public— In his company, Yu Yanshen looked at the news on his computer, silently lit a cigarette, and his eyes cold and indifferent, he dialed Yao Qing's number. "Qingqing, I admit my mistake. Don't wander out of the room in the middle of the night again; I can't sleep without you." In Yaocheng, Yu Yanshen was a man who kept at a distance from women, dangerous and mysterious, the unattainable dream of countless women. In his eyes, Yao Qing would always be the delicate young girl.

“What the fuck are you talking about? The one time I do something good, it bites me in the ass.” Clara chuckled. “You and I both know why you saved that girl, and it had nothing to do with being good.” “What are you talking about? I found her dropping from yee high. I wanted to drive past, but she was in the street. What did you want me to do, run her over?” I shouted. “I wouldn’t put it past you.” Clara continued moving around the house, gathering stuff she really didn’t need to put away. “For fucks sakes Clara, what will I do with her?” “Take her back to the city with you.” “What? Are you crazy?” The woman was going mad in her old age. “I have a better idea. You have done your best for her. I will just drop her back on the road I found her in. Someone else can continue from where I stopped.” “Again! You and I know you will not do that.” “What the fuck, Clara! Why the hell do you keep saying that?” I said in exasperation. “Because she looks dangerously like your dead wife. That’s why you saved her, isn’t it?”

Five Doors... Five Grands... Five Tides to Overcome! The Boy Admired his father, adored him, worshipped him as infallible. But even such a man was forced to kneel in the face of death. SNAP! The young boy looked at the slumped figure of his father as he was forcefully carried away. The chaotic situation caused him to be unable to process much more than the figure of his falling father. He didn't know why but the word 'SNAP' perfectly described his state of mind. He lost it. He thought it strange. The value of life. It seemed so unsurmountable in one and so pointless in another. Was this all his father amounted to? His eyes dulled. His tears dried up. He couldn't help but let out a chuckle. It truly was amusing. A small chuckle turned into incoherent laughter, a deep seethed despise being born in his Heart! His world... His Diagram... It was no longer. ... For Updates On Me: https://www.instagram.com/lol_i.create/ [Note: Artwork does not belong to me]

Transmigrated as a beautiful CEO, everything is within reach of her hands. Wealth, Power, and Influence. And she also possesses the system. Starting point high with all the helps from the universe, what could go wrong? What?! She is in a world similar to the combination of novels. What! The most hated sadomasochistic-SM-CEO and his wife, novel theme, and her half-sister was a heroine. Side characters never ever had a good time as the world revolves around them. Our CEO knows this and her worries increase. What?! Another novel theme shows up in this world and it's a stallion one. Messed up and you still tell me... Heaven! That's not all, she is supposed to be a member of the harem of the male protagonist. ****! our CEO shoves a middle finger at the world and strangles the system. What in the world have you brought me here for? Companions, enemies, connections, and successes are all meant for her to walk through. Each step, every struggle will be her monument. Rising to the top of the pyramid, overlooking from above, everything within her grasp. Prove to the world, a woman can hold up half the sky. First, Let me find a way to divorce this engagement with Lin Fan. Former Title: My system helps me become a cold, beautiful, elegant C.E.O

Victoria Lane, the unflinching CEO of Luminex International, is no stranger to power. With a reputation forged in ambition and an empire built on ruthless precision, she thrives in a world of control—until the arrival of Ethan Ward, her seemingly ordinary new intern. Beneath his polite demeanor and sharp intellect, however, Ethan hides a dark purpose: he is here to shatter the seal binding the secrets of Victoria's soul. As Victoria navigates her corporate kingdom, she becomes increasingly drawn to Ethan’s enigmatic charm and unwavering confidence, even as her instincts scream caution. Unknown to her, Ethan’s every move is calculated, part of a larger, otherworldly plan to unlock a hidden power within her—a power tied to a family curse Victoria has spent her life suppressing. But Victoria is not a pawn in anyone’s game. With her sharp intuition and commanding presence, she begins her own investigation into Ethan's past, uncovering fragments of his true identity. Their dynamic shifts from a tense battle of wits to a dangerous dance of attraction and betrayal, as layers of mystery, power, and forbidden desire unfold. In a world where ambition blurs the line between loyalty and manipulation, who will outmaneuver whom? The Queen and Her Pawn is a tale of dominance, intrigue, and romance, where the stakes are nothing less than control over fate itself—and perhaps, a shot at love.

Mark, a dedicated employee, works under the demanding but attractive boss, Mr. Jay. Mark secretly harbors feelings for Mr. Jay but struggles with his emotions due to their professional relationship and fear of rejection. Meanwhile, Mr. Jay, unaware of Mark's feelings, begins to exhibit possessive behavior, fueled by jealousy, when Mark interacts with others. As tensions rise, Mark remains confused about Mr. Jay's intentions, setting the stage for a dramatic confrontation.

Mature content: ‘You are not my craving my dear, you are my obsession.’ “ She was our light and we were her darkness—- and just like every opposites we were obsessed with the idea of having her.” The Evil Empress, the one whose life was filled with debauchery and betrayal to her mates was supposed to die tonight. Being the Empress of the Dragniere Empire and the mother to all dragons, she was supposed to live a life where she lived for her people and the country, her exquisite powers were alone enough to make her the ruler of the entire continent and with her face that was as beautiful as a shining pearl in the moonlight, with hair as fine as Pima, and her curves so luscious that any man would have died of desire with just one glimpse. With powers that were beyond humans, shrouded with the air of aristocracy and with a personality that was as cruel as Medusa, The Evil Empress continued to rule over the people of her Empire with her tyranny. Brianna Cage, nicknamed ‘ Bree, The hellion’ for the convenience of her acquaintances was a rowdy young woman. She had a fierce sense of justice, she was dependable and despite not being the most beautiful woman in her department, she was sought out by a lot of men because of her alluring nature, she rejected them all because in truth she was in love with —— all the Daddies in the comic books she has read. Behind her aloof and dependable persona resided a Weeb who was always cheering on the characters of her favourite books. One day she came upon the book ‘ The Maid’s route of survival of the fittest’ and decided to read it just for the heck of it since the Empress shared the same name as her. But soon Bree found out that the Empress was the Villainess, she even betrayed her mates one by one and what was even more gut-wrenching she was killed by her mates! All for the sake of the maid who reincarnated into the book with a system to help her. Bree though angry decided to throw the book at the back of her head but oddly enough the book vanished and Bree found herself waking up in the room of the Evil Empress just three weeks before she was executed by her mates! Startled but not having the time to freak out, Bree started to take care of everything that the Evil Empress has done wrong. She thought that she would be able to live a peaceful life away from her bloodthirsty mates who didn’t seem too fond of her. But unfortunately, things didn’t go as she planned as five sets of eyes fell on her despite all the precautions she has taken against them. And once those eyes locked on her, they refused to let go of their possessiveness. The Evil Empress was theirs, to begin with who dares take her away?

To Corvina, half a century alive practicing magic and experimenting with ingredients in the vastness of the world was obvious; she was a Witch, after all, and it was her job to pioneer new avenues of magic and alchemy so that the rest of the world might enjoy a better life going forwards. Power came to her naturally, her fifty years of life having been devoted to acquiring it, and while she very much enjoyed the solitude of being a Witch, things change when someone interesting pops into her life all of a sudden. A weird, peculiar woman about half her age, saying things that don't make sense, doing things and acting in ways that seemed far too... practiced to simply be the mistakes that she claims they are; this woman caught Corvina's interest, especially since she was a hopeful woman with paltry skills in magic attempting to become a Witch. And yet where others found her to be merely a intriguing yet worthless prospect, Corvina saw something in her, something that she wasn't entirely aware would spark into something that would change her life forever. This is going to be a romance between a futanari (Corvina) and a woman, with quite a fair amount of smut eventually when everything has reached that point between them; there will be no PoV switches as I want to show everything from the older, more 'set' character compared to the fascinating and mysterious woman she meets. Fantasy, more about character interaction than action, slice of life between two interesting characters, and even more generic yet comforting chapters to read (hopefully) daily... If you like Futa on Female, Yuri, Fantasy and a good story, then please come on in and read~!

Forced into a sudden union with D.C’s most wanted bachelor, Trinity Everton is devastated by the decision of her parents to sell her out to the complete stranger. The union between the jovial actress and the broody business mogul is a twist of toxic and passionate obsession, but all hell threatens to break loose when Trinity uninvitedly decides to dig into the past of Daniel D'alore. _____“I never told you to do this!” He barked furiously. That was the first time Trinity had truly seen Daniel this angered. He was dangerous, and if she wasn't careful, he would tear her to shreds in a split second. “I was only trying to help.” She held up her arms in defense, and his heart sunk. He would never harm her.______ When fate joins complete opposites to endure each other, how long is too long together? Follow the intriguing and suspenseful story of Daniel and Trinity, and find out if love really has no conditions.

Misty just wanted to get away from her humdrum office life to see the Northern Lights, but after falling off her ship, she finds herself transmigrated to the realm of Tumult where people can shift into beasts and marriage is a magical contact between compatible souls. Now she must find her five soulmates before the foundation of this new world falls apart! With overpowered magic and a pair of divine guides, she is stuck here learning the rules of magic and society. #beastworld #reverseharem #magic #isakai #overpowered **Chapters with (M) contain mature content. **Image generated using starryai

the year is 2035, and a global anarchist group called “Order of the Abyss” has taken over the world. 13-year old Noho Hocho and her companions must figure out the mystery of the organization, facing challenges and solving mysteries along the way.

Worker Codi obtained a self-discipline challenge system. Never drink Coke again. Be self-disciplined for one day, and get a reward of $50. Never fall in love again, be self-disciplined for one day, and get a reward of $100. The reward will double after one natural month. Codi was overjoyed and prepared to resign and go home to lie down, but he soon found that it was not so easy to get this reward. Various temptations and tests began to appear in his life. "Learn about Coke chicken wings." "No," codi said with a straight face. One day, the cold female president said to him, "I have a relationship that I want to talk to you about." Codi: Don't ruin my heart, do you know how much money I can make in a day?

Lula is thrust into an unexpected journey filled with peril and intrigue, forcing her to confront the unknown and discover a strength she never knew she possessed. Book cover designed is by Nadia from Canva, thank you!

I never why all these things happened to me, every single time I lose someone close to me. I never really understood why, but I won't allow these thoughts hinder me. I was never taught to take revenge but after all that happened how can I sit still when THEY roam freely after ruining my life. For every loss l made I will make sure they shade a layer of skin. For death is the easiest punishment. But what I didn't know was that all these would lead to an even bigger................................ This is not just a story, my story I am the first star white witch in 500 years and this is how it all began................

Iris was reborn as Rosa. Rosa wants to change her fate with the knowledge of her past life. Her past memories may be what saves her in this game like fantasy world.

Rhea, a stunning and independent woman, captures the attention of Justin, a ruthless Mafia leader. As their worlds collide, Justin must choose between loyalty to his organization and his desire for Rhea. Will their love redeem him or destroy everything?

Cheated on by her fiancé weeks before their wedding, Sara, vowed to never love again. Men could not be trusted, especially with a woman's heart. She had made the mistake once, and that was more than enough for her. Never again would she make the same mistake to give her heart to another. But her resolve began to waver when she came across her new boss, Alexander Legend, a man whose reputation in his expertise and ruthlessness in business preceded him. Respected and feared by many, but to Sara, he was an annoying pest she wished she never met. Too persisted for her liking yet, she finds herself falling, slowly melting in his presence. Getting used to his stolen kisses and hugs and sometimes anticipating them. °°°°° Excerpts “You will fall for me, Sara. One day, I'll have your heart too,” Alex drawled. His voice had a seductive allure that had her heart racing. The fact that his hand was leisurely resting around her waist didn't help her either. “Try as much as you want to,” despite her body begging for his touch, Sara was determined to reject him today and any other day. She couldn't make the same mistake again. “You won't succeed in your seduction. NOT NOW. NOT EVER.” Alex smirked, kissed behind her ear and her body trembled, much to his satisfaction. That was all he needed to keep purising the stubborn woman in his arms right now. “We shall see, Miss Ambrose,” he cooed and then released her. He returned to his seat and asked in a professional tone. “What is my schedule for today?”

In the mystical town of Blackthorn, where the veil between worlds is thin and ancient magic stirs in the shadows, Armand Cain, a fearless witch hunter, arrives to investigate a series of unexplained disappearances. Known for his unyielding pursuit of the supernatural, Armand believes this mission will be just another routine task. But Blackthorn holds secrets far darker than he could have imagined, and one of those secrets is Celeste. A centuries-old vampire with a soul as old as time, Celeste has haunted Blackthorn for generations, bound by a curse that ties her to the town's troubled past. She is both beautiful and deadly, a creature of darkness who has learned to guard her heart and trust no one. When Armand crosses her path, their worlds collide in a clash of fate and destiny. When Armand is ambushed by rogue vampires, Celeste intervenes to save his life, forcing him to confront the very beliefs that have defined his existence. Reluctantly, the two form an alliance to uncover the truth behind the disappearances and the malevolent forces threatening Blackthorn. But as they spend more time together, an undeniable and forbidden connection begins to bloom between them, one that challenges Armand’s oath to destroy creatures like Celeste and forces Celeste to question her century-long loneliness. As passion ignites amidst the dangers of their quest, Armand and Celeste must navigate the treacherous line between loyalty and love. With their hearts torn between duty and desire, they must choose whether to embrace a love that defies everything they've known or allow the darkness to tear them apart forever. In a town where nothing is what it seems, can love conquer the most ancient of curses, or will the forces of fate and duty doom them to an eternity of separation?

'Elliot' is the city's most notorious gangster. Everyone is afraid of him. He starts a real estate business to clean his hands stained with blood from years. After losing his family at the age of 15, his only objective was to take the city under his control. There is no more adventure in his life filled with cruelty, roughness, and loneliness. 'Haven' is a clumsy, temperamental, and happy-go-lucky girl. She works in a building near the building where Elliot works. One day, unexpectedly, she meets Elliot. Whose hobby at the moment is to keep everything neatly? It is said opposite attracts. Will this happen? What will be the result of their meeting? Will they be able to know each other's secrets at the right time?

Mo Yangyang, the fake daughter was kicked out of the family when the real daughter of the family returned. The real daughter demanded a good reputation, thus Mo Yangyang had to set her off by being the bad girl. She couldn't stand it any longer when she realized she was terminally ill. Even cannon fodder deserved to die with dignity. To leave no regrets behind, Mo Yangyang made a move on the man whom she was secretly in love for ten years, but she ended up being entangled with the man's uncle, the fifth son of the Xie Family whom every woman in Xiacheng was willing to squeeze their heads through a crowd just to meet in person, the man with the name Xie Xize. Mo Yangyang, "Don't worry, I'm almost dead anyway. Three months later... Mo Yangyang, "Why am I still alive? And why is there another life in my stomach too? Wouldn't Fifth Elder Xie murder me once he found out about it?" So she ran... Five years later, the little kid dragged his trembling mother to Xie Xize and said, "Take good care of your woman, don't make me have to worry about her always." Fifth Elder Xie, "How are you going to pay me back for kidnapping my son for so many years?" Mo Yangyang shuddered, "I can give you another child...do you want it?" The little kid, "I have a chance to start over again. I must take precautions earlier. With my father around, I won't have to worry that mom would be killed like cannon fodder again. It's time to teach those scum a lesson!"

"The Unrequited Heart" is a romance novel that tells the story of Sophia, a young woman who has been pining for her best friend, Alexander, for years. Despite her feelings, Sophia has never mustered the courage to confess her love to Alexander, fearing that it might ruin their friendship. *Complications and Twists* As Sophia navigates her unrequited love, Alexander's ex-girlfriend, Rachel, reappears in his life, causing tension and conflict. Sophia must confront her own emotions and decide whether to reveal her true feelings to Alexander or risk losing him forever. *Themes and Character Development* Throughout the novel, Sophia undergoes significant character development, learning to confront her fears, assert herself, and prioritize her own happiness. The story explores themes of unrequited love, friendship, and self-discovery, raising questions about the complexities of human relationships and the power of vulnerability. *Romantic Elements* The novel is a slow-burn romance, with a focus on the emotional journey of the protagonist. The romance is tender, sweet, and heartfelt, with a satisfying payoff that will leave readers rooting for the characters.

In a world where magic has been forgotten and wizards live hidden among the people, Bianca, a girl full of imagination and passion for fantastic stories, dreams of a world where magic is real. However, as she grows, she loses hope that such a world will ever exist. Everything changes when she meets Lux, a wizard with supernatural powers who fights for a just cause that could change the world as Bianca knows it. Together, they will fight for their dreams, but will they succeed in their mission or fall into the hands of enemies who will stop at nothing to defeat them?

Oliver has spent his entire life feeling unloved. Between bruises from his parents, manipulative friendships, and the crushing weight of responsibility, he's learned to survive by keeping his heart guarded. But when a chance encounter at a last-minute photoshoot sets his life on a new path, Oliver is forced to confront the question that's haunted him for years: What does it truly mean to love someone? As he navigates the struggles of a toxic home, a demanding job, and the challenge of a new school year, Oliver begins to uncover pieces of himself he never thought existed. Will he find the courage to believe he's worthy of love-or will the walls he's built around his heart remain unbroken forever?

*The Fraudulent Heart * (Jeremiah 17:9 The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked. Who can understand it?) Mariana Rodriguez, a woman of strength and independence, found herself entangled in a war of syndicates. Taken hostage, she fell into the hands of a man she believed to be a ruthless criminal, only to discover he was her savior. Calum Bryant, a man shrouded in mystery and captivating charm, carried the weight of a tragic past, a burden that transformed his present. He would irrevocably change her world, and in time, she would find herself inexplicably drawn to him, falling in love with the very man who she believed can't love her back. This was a strange turn of events for Mariana, who had never known love before. Calum stirred within her a tempest of emotions: pain, turmoil, sorrow, joy, and ultimately, love. But fate had a cruel twist in store. He would love her, while she, bound by a heart that couldn't reciprocate, would be left to grapple with the consequences. Could they survive a war where bullets flew like rain, unscathed? Or would their connection fade, leaving them forever shattered? -Marysheilah

Ling Chen was a peerless master hiding within the city hustle as a nobody-courier, until he stumbled into the world of the beautiful CEO, Nanrong Wanqing, the 'untouchable flower' of Donghai City, due to one of his work assignments. From then on, watch as his life is thrown into an exciting disarray!

She is the Vampire Queen, who has slept in an ice coffin for a thousand years. Born with silver-gray eyes, she carries the ancient and purest of bloodlines. But due to a vampire civil war, she fell into the mortal realm. Now, she has finally awakened! Men, step aside! She’s reclaiming her throne as the Vampire Queen!