Southern Gothic

An unnamed scout, sacrificed on the battlefield of the Southern Border, is miraculously reborn in an alternate universe. Unexpectedly, he becomes a shaman of the Orc Kingdom, even more, a rare Dragon Shaman that appears once in a millennium. What's more, he is cursed with the Blood Sacrifice of the vilest magic pet! What lies behind this curse? A charming beauty of the Fox Tribe, a Mermaid Princess from the Abyss Kingdom, a mysterious Clam Girl from the East, a Swan Warrior maiden, who is the very embodiment of an angel, all these arrive at his side one by one. Mysterious Panda Warriors from the Eastern Panta Clan, powerful Elephant Warriors of the Orephin Clan, the invincible Whale Knights of the Banilou Tribe, from the deep sea, to the formidable warriors of Summer Palace will follow our protagonist on the stage of a grand war, carving their own path to glory. Witness how our protagonist confronts his new identity, challenges the formidable human magic and invincible legions with the heroic Orc war-song. Witness how our protagonist take on the identity of the Double Dragon Shaman to defeat the Dragon Knights, leading the Bimon warriors, whose brilliance is gradually fading, and penning a saga of zero mortality amidst the battle with foreign invaders!

It was the best cheat in the vast and ancient world! Its origin could be traced back to Trailokya and it was the highest law! … Three years ago, three living creatures fell from the sky. King Monroe of West Ridge got one of them and he conquered six countries to unite West Ridge. Wu Zhao of the Big Zhou Dynasty in the Southern Wasteland got another one of the living creatures. She dominated all 19 clans there and became the top figure in that region. Owen Bertram also got one of the living creatures. Yet three years had passed and he was still a nobody. Nothing had changed for him. However, he soon realized that the tiny loach that he got three years ago was actually the biggest cheat in the world. Moreover, it led him on a non-stop journey of becoming the biggest winner in life!

As everyone knows, there is a power in the southern region that absolutely cannot be provoked—the Grass Hall. The eldest disciple is the Sword Saint of the southern region, with a godly understanding of swords. The second disciple is the Eternal Empress, who ruled an era. The third disciple is a great scholar of the current generation, the reincarnation of the immortal of literature. The fourth disciple is the reincarnation of a demon god, suppressing the Nine Hells. Lu Changsheng: Me? I'm nothing special, just their master.

The novel revolves around a mysterious system called the "Fierce Ghost Containment System." The protagonist is drawn into a job that involves the containment and management of ghosts, tasked with capturing and managing various types of spirits. Throughout this process, he must confront terrifying and unknown supernatural events, delving into the stories behind the ghosts to uncover their pasts and unfulfilled wishes. As the story progresses, the protagonist gradually discovers a larger secret hidden behind the Fierce Ghost Containment System and its connection to his own fate. After experiencing numerous crises and challenges, he transforms from an ordinary person into a powerful figure capable of facing supernatural events, while also exploring profound themes of humanity, life, and death.

Yang Qing sighed as he gazed upon the black building that stood tall piercing the skies above with an inviolable aura around it. "The Order sure is black-hearted," he angrily thought as he made his way into the building begrudgingly. The building could be considered his home away from home and a source of endless grief for him due to its unforgiving working hours. The building housed the courtrooms of the Cultivation Order Society, an organization founded to maintain a semblance of order in the ruthless cultivation world of the southern continent who if left to their own devices would sink the whole continent to the ground. Due to how impetuous cultivators were, the cases never stopped. "Yi Jie, what do we have today?" "Two cultivators at the palace realm fought over a treasure and destroyed half of the territory of the blue deer kingdom in their fight, A rogue cultivator is suing the owner of the falling meteor blacksmith shop for selling him a faulty saber that keeps attracting lightning tribulations. A cultivator suffering from pill poisoning is blaming it on the white hilltop restaurant as he suspects they are feeding their spirit beasts pills to make them bigger and fatter. And the last case is 500 families are suing a cultivator by the name of Ren Fu for being negligent as a husband and a father whilst also pilfering their resources dry as he moves from place to place.," Awkward silence ensues........... Join me as we follow Yang Qing in his role as a judge in the Cultivation Order Society with cases and troubles that never seem to end. Fair warning the story has multiple POVs. I will also be re-editing the first 50 chapters, since they were missing a few things, one of them being commas and had a tad bit info dumps that I'll also be editing out. Thanks to the readers who pointed it out. I don't know how I missed it. For new readers, please don't shy away from reading, as lovers of wuxia we have all sampled MTL Dao at some point. If you can survive that, this won't be hard at all. Re-edited chapter (3/50) All support matters whether it's power stones, comments, reviews, golden tickets, subscriptions, or those who buy privilege chapters or even lurking readers..I welcome all your support in whatever format it comes in and I thank you for it, It really does mean a lot, especially to rookie authors like myself.

Mirabella Flamire, a humble sparrow, was born and grew up in a world where wings determine wealth, power, and hierarchy. She and her crew embarked on a journey to transport spices across the kingdom by sailing the Primrose in the sea of Ossian. Meet Eros La Velle, the mischievous and esoteric Hawk King of Dusthaven, a sun-scorched southern kingdom. The man strode the land with a lazy smirk on his lips and a crooked grin in his eyes. With the glimmering golden hair and tantalizing sea blue orbs, even the blazing sun of the vast sky shies away from his wicked seduction by receding its rays in reverence. Yet, a particular sparrow rejected the courting of a hawk and hopped away with a flick of its tail. Undeterred, the shameless king claimed his virtue was stolen by the little sparrow and insisted on building a nest together. The sparrow, who is now called a promiscuous woman by the folks: "-_-" An epic tale of fire and flight, where the truth buried under the sand is revealed, testing love and loyalty beyond the skies.

After a disaster called "Nature's Expansion," humans can only live in 1/5 of Earth's area, divided into 12 zones with strict borders. 100 years after continuous "Nature's Expansion" and population decline, looters run rampant. In the southern city where lower-class people live like maggots, the dirtiest and most remote Zone 1 gains power and establishes a system thanks to "Teacher's" achievements. The long-suffering residents of Zone 1 find freedom, hope, and a humane life. "Sen" and "Di" are hunters who swear loyalty to "Teacher" and Zone 1. "Sen" is the general of the White Army, while "Di" is a border patrol member in the outskirts. They live without any connection until one day, General "Sen" is arrested for treason. ᆖᆖᆖ *This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places and incidents either are products of the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously. Any resemblance to actual events or locales or persons, living or dead, is entirely coincidental.*

"If you eat ass, you'll never starve." - King Barric Ironstorm the Vth In the land of Siriuhs sat a little southern Kingdom known as Ol' Tameria. Prince Barric Ironstorm always dreaded the day he would become King of Ol' Tameria as it meant the end of his playboy lifestyle, but on the day of his coronation a mysterious demon messenger would arrive just as he was crowned. The demon warned the king that the armies of the Demon Princess would arrive to conquer his beloved kingdom within a years time. The newly crowned King Barric saw this as his last opportunity for adventure before a boring life of royal duty. With his adopted elf sister Layla, The King would set out on adventure to stop the demon army!... (and seduce every thicc ass baddie monster girl, boy, they/them, etc. on the way!) All Rights Reserved

Epheria is a land divided by war and mistrust. The High Lords of the south squabble and fight, only kept in check by the Dragonguard, traitors of a time long past, who serve the empire of the North. In the remote villages of southern Epheria, still reeling from the tragic loss of his brother, Calen Bryer prepares for The Proving—a test of courage and skill that not all survive.

Russell Thorne, a washed-up musician descends into a city plagued by eternal night. The sky is pitch black, and an oppressive energy hums in the air. The city itself is a labyrinth of gothic architecture, decayed and twisted. Russell witnesses the Sovereigns—vampire-like beings that rule the city. They harvest the blood of enslaved humans, maintaining their lifespans. The people live in constant fear, hiding or serving the Sovereigns. He learns that in this world, music holds an incredible, dangerous power, capable of altering reality itself. He discovers that musicians here are either revered or feared for their ability to wield such power. With the gift from this world, Russell pushes forward in a dark, treacherous world, finding himself at the edge of survival on every turn.

Aisling, a fiery redhead barely a woman, is bartered away to the enigmatic Baron Kylian Hawkrige. Whispers of a haunted past and a brooding solitude shroud Hawkrige Manor, a gothic monstrosity that chills Aisling to the bone. Her arrival is marred by a shocking crimson stain on her wedding dress – a violent secret that binds her to a fate worse than death. Kylian, a man as handsome as he is haunted, offers a chilling proposition – a marriage of duty, not desire. Yet, beneath his stoic facade lies a darkness that both repels and strangely attracts Aisling. As she delves into the manor's dusty secrets, she uncovers a chilling truth - the stain on her dress isn't the only mark of violence that taints these halls...

"Roger, the Lord’s Mansion is offering a reward for the corpse demon, do you want to pick it up together?" "No, I'm not very strong, so I won't take risks." "Roger, we still have one spot for the southern mine, would you like to come?" "Maybe next time..." "Roger, Roger... Nevermind, forget that I’ve asked." Ten years later. [You killed 1 Explosive Magic Frog, killing 164250 Explosive Magic Frogs in total] [Your magic resistance is increased to 100%] Roger, who was at the pool, rubbed his sore waist and said to himself, "Finally... I seem to have become a little stronger." ... This was a fantasy wasteland world that had been radiated by nineteenth circle spells. Roger had been teleported with the profession model of "Hermit Ranger". He had only one wish: Before the real catastrophe broke out, he aimed to become a stronger every single day.

There's a legend in the Southern part of the Philippines about a beautiful maiden named Magayon. Magayon was once been in love with her savior Panganoron, but fate was not in their favor— their love for each other led them in their demise.

Set in the 16th century in southern Bohemia, this poetic play follows the adventures of Kazimir, a cunning rogue who roams the world, assuming the identities of others to conceal his true self. Along his journey, he encounters a pure angel descended to Earth, embodying innocence and virtue. Contrasting this celestial being is a lustful and envious pastor, whose desires and jealousy drive much of the conflict. The story weaves a tapestry of love, hatred, and fiery passion, exploring the depths of human emotion.

Alexander Frederick, a normal high school guy trying to work with life. After a painful twist, he lost his closest friend to a secret organization called "Selflaw." He lost control completely and wiped out the entire "Selflaw," an antimilitary organization feared even by the mighty captains of the four main military branches: the eastern branch "Fang Regiment," the western branch "Falcon Regiment," the northern branch "Beast Regiment," which is the most feared; their captain is said to possess unrivaled physical strength and is also feared because of his beastly ways on the battlefield. And finally, the southern branch: "Fox Regiment," known for their tactical ways of attaining victory. All that doesn't matter to him as he's uninterested in power struggles; he's born with an unusual strength and can beat a captain if he gets serious. The worst part is when he got blamed for his companion's murder, which increased his ruthless slaughtering of the "Selflaw" organization and its allies. After a satisfying vengeance, he acknowledged her love. Even though it's late, he ended his life wishing things had gone differently... Surprisingly, waking up to total darkness without a body, a voice resounded in total nothingness. For a second, he thought it was a judgment passed by God, but it was far too deep to belong to a holy being like God. After what felt like an eternity, he saw light again and found himself in an unfamiliar environment. "What's going on? I feel so fuzzy," he said, rubbing his forehead in confusion.

War was declared on Mars 3rd 1789 AE between the Dawnish Empire, and the Passage against the southern alliance which comprised of Gelton, The Overland Republics, The Zultanite of the Anisids, and the petty kingdoms of Trent and Ashfall. This war would rage the Insulas for five years. And this is the tumultuous time when Luca was coming of age. Luca was Born in the Southern March of the Dawnish Empire. He was sixteen when the war broke out with his southern neighbors across the Insula Sea. He excitedly joined the famed Legionnaires. Luca soon will find that war is not what it is said to be. He is joined by his hometown friends. All excited to find the grand adventure that would await them across the sea. He would find no adventure, only nightmares as the nature of this new kind of war became evident when the shells started dropping.

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.

A strange phenomenon occurred where countless dungeons appeared, and if they were not conquered, magical beast tides would arise. Valerius Stormborn, armed with his phone from Earth, found himself in a magical game world that he had downloaded before his demise. He inhabited the body of one of the King's successors and was tasked with protecting and resolving the crisis in the southern border territory. Soon, Valerius discovered that he could still play the game on his phone. He could upload items from the real world into the game world, and download items from the game world back to the real world. By playing the game on his phone multiple times, he could predict future events and make informed decisions in the real world. Additionally, he had the ability to conquer dungeons endlessly by playing and obtaining limitless resources from them. However, there was one thing he couldn't access inside the game: the magical crystals that he needed to use to play games on the phone. To get them, he needed to conquer a real life dungeon.

A strange phenomenon occurred where countless dungeons appeared, and if they were not conquered, magical beast tides would arise. Valerius Stormborn, armed with his phone from Earth, found himself in a magical game world that he had downloaded before his demise. He inhabited the body of one of the King's successors and was tasked with protecting and resolving the crisis in the southern border territory. Soon, Valerius discovered that he could still play the game on his phone. He could upload items from the real world into the game world, and download items from the game world back to the real world. By playing the game on his phone multiple times, he could predict future events and make informed decisions in the real world. Additionally, he had the ability to conquer dungeons endlessly by playing and obtaining limitless resources from them. However, there was one thing he couldn't access inside the game: the magical crystals that he needed to use to play games on the phone. To get them, he needed to conquer a real life dungeon.

Reincarnated as a Prince in the Black Sun Empire, Azazel Dawnbringer lives his life at ease and comfort. He didn't care about the throne or anything and instead lived so freely. Eventually he was dubbed the 'Useless Prince'. On his 15th birthday, Azel is considered an adult. The emperor who was fed up with his behavior finally sent the young man to govern a region on the southern border. The problem is, the area is known to be so dangerous. Expectations do not match reality. Wanting to live casually, Azel instead has to face many problems. This is a story about how Azazel Dawnbringer leads, organizes, and builds a territory so he can live in safety and peace.

Eighteen-year-old Leo Hawk has spent his entire life trapped in a decaying mansion, isolated from the world, haunted by memories of his lost family. Rumored to be cursed, the gothic mansion is avoided by all—until one night, a group of curious schoolmates dares to visit, seeking to uncover the truth behind the ghost stories. What begins as a thrill quickly spirals into terror. Kaido, Daniel, and Yumiko encounter the supernatural forces lurking within the mansion—devils, ghosts, and an ancient evil tied to Leo’s tragic past. But there’s something far more chilling they don’t realize: Leo is no ordinary boy. Ignored by the world, he yearns for connection, but when his emotions unravel, so does the boundary between life and death. When a mysterious blue diamond, an heirloom from Leo's family, is discovered by the group, greed clouds their judgment. The mansion unleashes its wrath, and soon the friends are thrust into a nightmarish version of reality where the town is abandoned, and time itself feels warped. As they struggle to survive, they realize the key to their salvation lies in understanding the boy they provoked—the child born from the heart of the devil’s curse. Faced with terrifying visions and a world that twists with dark magic, Kaido, Daniel, and Yumiko must confront the horrors of Leo’s past and unravel the mystery of the mansion before they are consumed by it. But in a place where reality bends, and death is ever-present, no one can be sure of who or what Leo truly is. In Shadowbound: The Curse of the Haunted Mansion , friendships are tested, reality is shattered, and the darkest truths about human nature are revealed. It’s a journey into the heart of madness, where the line between victim and villain blurs, and no one is safe from the curse that binds them. Will they find a way to escape the nightmare, or will they fall victim to the devil's child?

Thomas Smith, a 16-year-old boy living in Southern Texas, lived a brutal life as a kid of mixed heritage, being half Chinese and half Caucasian he was bullied in school, getting into fights every other day and always losing. Until one day when cleaning the attic with his dad, his life took an unexpected left turn onto an unknown path.

This Novelization is a full remake of my previous Novelization, Mystic Academy: School of the gifted. Welcome to Agon, A world rebuilding itself from a long and grueling war. The residents that live within this world are either normal people or Espers. Espers are individuals with the ability to interact and utilize their "Mana", manifesting as a small sphere in useless or unusual spots within the human body. The manifestation of mana also allows an Esper of age to manifest their mana abilities. Kimura Makoto, An Esper transfer student whose transferred to Haven Academy, Haven is widely and heavily regarded as the Southern Archipelago's most famed academy. While Kimura stays at the academy, the world around him begins to unravel it's darkest secrets and it's darkest plots for the worst. You will peer into Kimura's story, witnessing this unique and weird world alongside him.

[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.

"But this feels real," She whispered. Curiosity got the best of her as she went around the coffin, luckily, it wasn't locked. She took a deep breath before pulling it open. "Jesus Christ!" Rose exclaimed, putting her hand over her chest as she breathed hard. She stood frozen beside the coffin, staring at a young man with the most beautiful face she'd ever seen, lying still and comfortably inside the coffin. Was he dead? He looked so pale like he was dead and yet so beautiful to be called dead. Talk about gothic beauty. Rose knew she should be running for her life at that moment, but she felt something drawing her closer to the man in the coffin, she flashed her light closer to his face as she reached her hand down and placed it right under his nose to check if he was still breathing. No air, his nose bridge was cold as ice too. Rose was still busy staring at the man's face when she felt something very icy touch her arm, she felt her heart drop to her stomach as she slowly turned her head to look at her arm, that's when she saw the white, slim, masculine fingers wrapped tightly around her wrist. Her soul left her and her heart completely stopped beating, before starting to beat like a parade band in her chest. "Hail fucking Mary!" Rose whispered in a frightened tone, her lips quivered and her eyes widened unnaturally. She felt her legs become paralyzed from fear and unable to move or run. She dared to fearfully turn around and look at the man's face again, just to find his blood-colored eyes, staring icily at her. She was about to scream when the young man suddenly pulled her into his coffin with incredible speed, and the last thing she remembered was feeling how cold his body was before she felt an unnatural sleep overtake her. *** Rose Thiago was an ordinary human girl who loved reading dark fantasies but never believed in them. She suddenly gets warned by her best friend never to read those kinds of books again if she doesn't want to make herself visible to the dark creatures or evoke their world to herself, but she calls her bluff and reads them over and over again. On a field trip, Rose suddenly finds herself falling into an endless hole, and when she finally meets the solid ground, she discovers that it is no longer familiar ground. She gravely realized that just as her friend said, she'd finally drawn the dark world to herself. She somehow manages to bump herself into a beautiful man lying inside a coffin and dared to touch him just for the dead man to suddenly hold her hands and disappeared with her. In that moment, she came to believe that magical creatures did exist. And she was about to discover that she had the blood of the sun. Two thousand years ago, to survive a dreadful poison, The prince of the dark world, Cassius Levi, sought refuge in his healing grave, only to awaken when the right time for his revenge came. What he didn't expect was to be forcefully awakened by an undeserving mortal.

I’ve done it all, I have achieved my greatest dream yet I feel empty. I cherished all those who deserved it, and silenced the undeserving. I’ve come so far through this treacherous road yet as tears flow down my face, I don’t feel the accomplishment. Was everything I did for nought? “The only thing standing between you and your goal is the story you keep telling yourself.” I silently muttered to myself as I read and cleaned the books of my abuelo. These books have been in the attic for so long, a treasure from the past yet they are here, slowly degrading. “Are you done cleaning, hijo?” grumbled by my abuela and she added, “Come on now, we have a lot to clean up, the moving company is coming!” I smiled at her and replied, “Yeah I’ll be done in a while, these are treasures, you know?” As I continued what I was doing, I found a book covered by a tela hidden behind a box. I immediately went for it and as I held it in my hands, I felt the dust-covered worn hard-bonded book. I cleaned it with my trapo and read the worn out title, “La Sociedad Secreta de la Justicia.” The secret society of justice, that is such a rich name for a book, I thought. As I opened it, a trail of musty old-book smell filled the air. A thrill of anticipation went through me as I flipped through the first few pages of. Intrigue went through the roof as I discovered that it wasn’t a novel but my Abuelo’s diary. “Quite a strange title for a diary, lolo.” A tear formed on my eyes as I muttered to the heavens while slightly laughing. My abuelo hasn’t died for long but he still never fails to make me smile. A short burst of deep honks brought me back to reality. I really am in trouble now! I whispered to myself and not long after, I heard the shout of my Abuela, “Alejandro, I told you already, pack up and arrange the books on the truck along with other items!” After a few hours of back-breaking, sweat-forming, and snot-forming work; we’ve finally done it! After a few minutes of break time had gone by, I went to the bathroom and cleaned the dirt I picked up today. After that I dressed myself, and together with my family, we went out of the house. My father, for the last time, locked the gate. As I heard the metals clicking, I looked back to see the house for the last time. This house was my home, my childhood, and my memories yet today I am leaving it all behind. Tears formed on my tear ducts as I was reminiscing about the past. “Let’s go now, your Abuela is tired and wants to sleep on a bed as fast as possible.” blurted out by my father. I closed the door slowly as I entered the taxi solemnly, knowing that a new chapter would start anew, and there was no turning back. Author's Note; Hello mijos and mijas! This will be my hobby book as I am still studying at an engineering school. Expect no regular uploads as this season marks the deadliest chapter of my life (I might fail!). But throwing that aside, this novel only has the backbone for now, nothing is really set in stone so you might, can, and would have a part in creating this! This novel is basically the creation of my daydreaming haha, I am really excited to hear your thoughts! Ah yes, do know that I am Filipino and this novel is centered on the southern tip of the Philippines so expect some unfamiliar words, or unfamiliar sentence-structure, just ask me though, I'll be glad to explain!

"I Emma DRACKSON, hereby, reject you, Derek, Alpha of the Blue Moon's Pack as my mate." Derek's eyes twitched, and his fists balled, but Emma was far from being done. "Don't ever search for me for whatever reason. I never want to see you again all the days of my life. If I ever find any of your people spying on me, I will kill them, or better, I will burn them alive. Do you understand what I just said?" She asked when she was done. But Derek was mute. Melvina tried talking, but Emma shut her up with a wave of her hand." I'm disappointed in you, Melvina. So, keep shut." She stated in anger, not minding the murmurings from the crowd.  She knew why, but she didn't care. Melvina wasn't her Luna. *** *Emma, a 17 years old gutsy teenager is shipped off to southern England by her Dad to complete her college studies; a strategic punishment to tame her wild behavior. On reaching there, she discovers that half of the campus population were paranormal creatures, she thought only existed in comic books and novellas. She also discovered that she wasn't really her father's daughter, but was kept by him because of an oath made to a hidden lover. What happens when she uncovers the fact that she wasn't the average human girl, rather a fulfilled prophecy; a reincarnated queen mated to an Alpha wolf. What path does she choose when she is rejected by the Alpha wolf in the face of grueling circumstances?

The cold wind howled through the thick, towering trees of the Blackwood forest, carrying whispers of ancient curses. Isabella wrapped her cloak tighter around her shoulders as her carriage came to a halt before the iron gates of the cursed estate. The estate had a name -Drakmoor- but it was more than a name. It was a place of legend, of shadows, of whispers in the dark. "Miss Isabella," the coachman's voice trembled as he opened the door. "We've arrived." Isabella took a deep breath, stepping out into the night. The gates creaked open as if by magic, revealing the looming, gothic mansion ahead. Its tall spires pierced the sky, and the air around it seemed colder, darker, like the night itself was afraid of what lay inside.

Gu Nianyang was the best doctor of the 21st century, but while she was receiving an award onstage at a medical forum, the crystal chandelier overhead snapped, crushing her to death. When she opened her eyes, she found that she had transmigrated to a town in the 90s, into the body of a girl with the same name. The body’s original owner had led a tragic life, with her parents always favoring her sister and giving her the best of everything. Ever since she was old enough to understand, she had been a slave to the family, attending to the housework endlessly and only ever getting her sister's hand-me-downs. Having not eaten well, she was malnourished, scrawny like a pole, and looked like she was 13 although she was 17. Still, the other Gu Nianyang was weak and helpless, so she could not protest even when bullied. Her family was literally sucking her dry by using their kinship as an excuse, which inevitably led to her demise. That was where her memories stopped. As the Gu Nianyang from the 21st century looked down at her new body that could be picked up and sent flying by a breeze, all she could think about was how tragic the other Gu Nianyang’s life was! However, the heavens had given her a second chance at life. Hence, the weak and helpless Gu Nianyang was gone, and the new Gu Nianyang started to seek revenge against everyone who used to hurt the old Gu Nianyang!

Fang Xinxin adalah istri Bai Qinghao, seorang pengusaha kaya raya. Setelah mereka meninggal karena dibunuh, mereka bereinkarnasi. Namun, di kehidupan yang sekarang, Fang Xinxin menjadi seorang wanita yang gemuk dan buruk rupa dan sangat dicintai Bai Qinghao. Hal ini membuat kakaknya, Fang Manxue, menjadi iri dan terus memfitnah Fang Xinxin, bahwa adiknya itu kawin lari dengan Bai Chenxi, sepupu angkat Bai Qinghao. Tak hanya itu. Liu Li, pengawal Bai Qinghao, dan Ji Qing, pelayan Bai Qinghao, juga mempertanyakan kewarasan Bai Qinghao yang tetap setia kepada Fang Xinxin.