Lincoln X Luna

Battling the pain of loosing ones parents on the same day, was just something else. Since Ember was the oldest of three children with her being the only girl, she had to take up the responsibility of taking care of her siblings. After her parents were laid to rest in the holy forest, her once good uncle that pretended to love them, came back to claim all of her parents properties. As if that wasn't enough, he still went ahead to take them along, and also turn them into his slaves. Immediately Ember turned eighteen years old, it was expected that she would turn into a beautiful white wolf immediately, since she was the only person among her siblings that took after their ancestral trait, which was the white wolf. Unfortunately, she didn't turn as he had expected because she was a late shifter. Without even caring about what her fate would be, he wasted no time in selling her to a local emcee that sold her to Alpha Dino, in return. After Ember was sold in the auction to Alpha Dino, it was then that her actual nightmare began. She was subjected to live in hallucinations and uncertainty. Being overwhelmed by her desire to runaway from the castle in anyway possible, Ember was willing to give anything possible, just to make sure that it works out for her. After she had expressed her feelings to Lady Jade, the matron, she supported her and was also willing to give her all the necessary advice and she also went as far as giving her a map of how the whole castle looked like as that would help facilitate her escape. The whole plans keep moving positively, until one of the maidens who has always wanted the alpha to give her an attention, overheard them, and told the alpha about the whole matter. The alpha being overwhelmed with anger and rage, immediately stabbed his aunt on her right eye. He decided to chop her whole body off, until she finally gave up the ghost. At this point, Ember had given up on herself, as she knew that it would be an impossible journey for her to ever leave that castle, again. At this very moment, she gave up on the chances of her leaving the castle. As the days went by, Alpha Dino, intensified his wickedness and cruelty towards Ember, even to the extent that he tried to slice her belly open with a cutlass. He was only stopped on time by his friend, Alpha Jimmy, who came to discuss a business proposition with him. He sat Alpha Dino down, and tried to educate him about the dangers of what he was doing. Alpha Dino, misunderstood the whole issue, and asked him to leave his house. Since it was the first time that such a thing had happened between them, Alpha Jimmy swore that he would make sure that he saves Ember from the cruel grip of Alpha Dino. While Jimmy was trying to find a way to get Ember out of Alpha Dino's shackles of cruelty, Ember's curiosity led her into finding a huge library in the castle. There was a huge book at the center of the library. The book had ‘Death’ boldly inscripted in the book. Ember went ahead to check the contents of the book. The book contained the names of every single person which Alpha Dino had massacred. She was forced to go through all the names in the book and she came across her parent's names. All she has ever been told as a child was that her parents were killed in a car accident. But seeing their names there was certainly no coincidence. She decided to try and do some research to see if her hypothesis were correct. She asked Jimmy questions about the incident, but he claimed to have no idea. She did everything she could while remaining confined in the castle, but no effort seemed to prove worth it.

Feline ist ein Mensch, und hat zwei Jobs, um ihren Bruder und Vater zu finanzieren sowie die Schulden ihres Vaters zu tilgen. Zumindest bis sie entführt wird. Ihr wird erklärt, dass ein Alpha sie kaufen wird. So kommt von Feline in die Werwolfwelt, aber weiß absolut nichts davon.

In a world where Lycans and werewolves are sworn enemies, Eve Valmont is a werewolf cursed by a prophecy and framed. Betrayed by her own pack and imprisoned for years, her fate takes a darker twist when she is offered to the Lycan King, Hades Stavros—a ruler feared for his ruthless conquests and deadly prowess. Bound by an ancient prophecy and haunted by the ghosts of her past, Eve is now at the mercy of the one being she should hate and fear the most—The Hand of Death himself. Hades, a king carved from blood and his own soul's decay, determined to avenge his family's slaughter and rid his people of the werewolves. He believes Eve is the key to his victory. To him, she is nothing but weapon foretold by prophecy, a tool he will wield to destroy the opposing forces threatening his pack. Yet, he finds himself craving this powerful yet broken woman. Leaving him questioning if she is truly his weapon or the one destined to unravel his carefully laid plans. *** He stalked toward me, a predator closing in on its prey, his eyes dark and unreadable. "So, you laugh?" His voice was low, dangerously soft, making the hairs on the back of my neck stand up. I swallowed hard, suddenly aware of how difficult it had become to breathe. "Hades, I—" "But you only laugh at other men's jokes," he interrupted, his gaze piercing, devoid of any humor. "Not your husband's." The accusation in his tone was sharp, slicing through the air between us. A nervous chuckle escaped me. "You can't be serious... He’s your beta, for Goddess’ sake." In an instant, he closed the distance between us, so fast it left me breathless. His hands gripped my waist, pulling me flush against his body, the heat of him making my skin tingle. I gasped, but before I could say a word, his lips crashed onto mine, claiming my mouth with a force that sent shockwaves through me. The kiss was punishing, hungry—I couldn't breathe, couldn't think. When he finally pulled back, I was trembling, my chest heaving as I struggled to regain my breath. His eyes, dark and stormy, searched mine with a possessive intensity. "You can’t laugh at my jokes..." he whispered, his voice a dangerous rasp as his fingers trailed lower, sending a shiver down my spine, "but you’ll come with my fingers." I shivered, heat pooling low in my belly at his words, his touch. The world around us blurred, fading into nothing as his hand slipped lower, drawing a ragged gasp from my lips. The look in his eyes told me he knew exactly what he was doing to me, and there was no denying the primal connection between us in that moment. "I don’t need your laughter," he murmured against my skin, his breath hot on my neck. "I’ll have every other part of you instead." **** Dark fantasy romance Morally Grey ML Angst Suspense ENEMIES to lovers Smut (like sprinkles on your ice cream)

Humiliated and in heat, Idalia was forced to attend the Moonlight Masquerade in hopes of finding a mate to satisfy her body's needs. Vulnerable to her desires, she ran into the woods to escape a potential scandal. But when a masked man catches her, his touch tosses all reasoning aside. What should have been a simple humiliating event for the princess turns into a night of passion. There was one problem though: she couldn't remember who she mated with! The slave who carried her to bed. The knight who knelt before her and offered his canines for touching her. The sworn enemy Alpha Prince, who confessed his love for her. Follow Idalia as she navigates between three Weres. One is a pretty guy eager to please her to escape his fate, another trying to reclaim his honour while unable to control his desires, and the last is a villain using her for his goals, but a flame festers between them at every interaction. A slave, a knight and a villain prince, who will she choose? [ Mature Content ] "You smell like the sun." His strides are long and confident, heading in my direction like he knows exactly what he wants. He stops before me, and my head tips back. "How is that possible?" His voice drops to a rumbling whisper. Now that he was close to me, the burning ache deep within started to throb and palpitate. His body tensed, and then he was on me, nose against my neck, inhaling deeply, one hand on the side of my hair, pinning me in place with his hips. My head tilts back, unable to stop myself from giving into his touch, exposing my neck more to him, his chest rumbling as he licks the side of my skin, kissing and nipping, placing his scent over me. I am completely and utterly at his mercy. I vaguely hear material ripping, and then his warm hand cups me. "You're not finished yet," his voice is thick and deep, and it shoots straight to my tingling, pulsing core. His touch is almost possessive, and I nearly beg him to do whatever he wants with me. "Should I make it better?" His whisper is a caress against my ear before he nips the lobe, a bite promising that this would not be tender. - Daily chapter uploads -

Malina McCall daughter of Alpha and Luna McCall lost her place as Luna when her chosen mate found his fated mate. Kane's mate falsely accused malina of trying to kill her and she was dealt with and thrown into the forest of doom. Laying in the forest under a heavy rain waiting for death to come to her, she drinks water to satisfy her thirst without knowledge that she drank from the paw print of a demon. Regaining strength and being able to move around without knowledge of what had happened, she learns the truth of what really happened to her parent and what will happen if she doesn't find who pulled all the strings behind the scene.

"I will tie you to the bedpost and fuck you like a dirty little slut. Our bodies will meet in perfumes and in sweat until you're screaming for mercy from me… your big bad fuckable lord and Alpha." He vowed and my face seared with humiliation. Wasn't it laughable that I was not humiliated because of his words, but because of what the thoughts that lingered at the back of my mind were? I wanted every bit of it. The crazy wild sex, the toxic bond… somehow—the sound of them set my soul on fire. I wanted them all. ____ Phoebe Skywalker is a humble maid in the mansion of the Prestigious Blue Moon’s Alpha. When she is chosen as the Moon's Chosen who is destined to mate with the Alpha, no one expected this taboo as only elites were allowed to become the Luna. Unable to tolerate this humiliation, the arrogant Alpha rejects her. But the Alpha Council intervenes, forcing him to mate with the unlikely chosen one. Phoebe becomes the pack’s Luna but Alpha Kaene would never open his heart to her… or so he thought. When he tries his best to intimidate her, promising her unending nights of merciless lovemaking, Kaene doesn't expect the feisty side of Phoebe that he soon comes to discover. The taboo Luna shocks everyone as she not only shines in conquering enemies but also in stealing the heart of the stoic Alpha Kaene.

Leila's, the daughter of a powerful Alpha, is cast aside by her father after being born as his first child. Disappointed that she cannot inherit his title, he sacrifices her to settle a debt with a notoriously brutal rival pack. Sentenced to a life of slavery, Leila's is subjected to unspeakable cruelty, her spirit hardened by the abuse she endures. Driven by a thirst for vengeance, Leila's vows to reclaim her honor and seek retribution against her father and her captors. Her life takes a turn when she escapes her torturous existence and encounters her destined mate. He introduces her to a world of love, protection, and comfort—a stark contrast to the harsh life she has known. With her mate’s unwavering support and the skills he helps her acquire, Leila's transforms from a mild, innocent young woman into a formidable force. As she prepares to exact her revenge, she grapples with the darkness within her, ultimately seeking to quench her thirst for vengeance while navigating the complexities of love and power. 'Turning Dark' is a gripping tale of betrayal, transformation, and the quest for justice as Leila rises from the ashes of her past to become a force to be reckoned with.

Mischievous, Luna, the princess from a faraway planet, suddenly finds herself lost and physically bound to the Earth after a war, which leaves her badly hurt and shatters her teleportation stone. In an earth hospital, the beautiful princess wakes to find herself transformed into an angelic beauty. Determined to put together the pieces of the emerald stone with which to return to her realm, Luna proposes to charm her way through Earth's dynamics, maneuver the powers, and slowly build an opposition of enemies. But, fortune swings when a young, honorable army officer enters her life. As love blooms in most unexpected places, she must hide her identity, suppress her emerging feelings, and continue her mission of saving her planet. With everything on the line, will Luna be able to regain her destiny, or will she end up losing her heart—and herself—in the process?

La vida de Lilliam, definida por la monotonía y relaciones superficiales, anhela amor genuino y validación. Todo cambia cuando conoce al Alfa más fuerte de Montana, quien afirma ser su compañero destinado. De repente, es arrancada de su existencia aburrida y lanzada a un mundo fantástico donde criaturas sobrenaturales la persiguen, y Lilliam debe encontrar su lugar en un mundo que supera sus más salvajes sueños.

Nuestra historia se centra en Arthur Ashki, el protagonista principal, un joven perteneciente a una familia influyente de una pequeña ciudad en el Reino de Nordic, situado al norte del continente de Aurora. En un atardecer teñido de rojo, una ciudad arde bajo las llamas, y los ecos de espadas y gritos de desesperación resuenan en el aire. A la entrada de la ciudad, se puede ver a un joven de gran estatura y cabello castaño claro, su cuerpo cubierto de sangre, con heridas visibles. Llora fuera de la ciudad en ruinas, mientras es ridiculizado por un grupo de hombres desconocidos vestidos con armaduras negras. Detrás de ellos ondea una bandera con el símbolo de una luna creciente, de la cual caen tres gotas de sangre. Arthur, en su estado de confusión y dolor, no pudo imaginar que aquellos hombres serían los responsables de atacar la ciudad donde vivía su familia, dejándolo como el único sobreviviente del ataque. Su sufrimiento no fue suficiente para ellos: fue capturado y condenado a vivir como esclavo, marcado por la humillación y el tormento. En su memoria, la noche en la que masacraron a su familia se repite una y otra vez. Mientras aprieta sus puños, jura emprender un camino de venganza, lleno de desafíos, batallas y sacrificios. A lo largo de su travesía, Arthur enfrentará muchos obstáculos, pero también se encontrará con personajes extraordinarios que lo ayudarán a cumplir su objetivo. Entre estos encuentros, descubrirá un amor profundo que luchará a su lado, compartiendo su dolor y sus victorias. Sin embargo, el camino hacia la venganza estará lleno de sufrimiento, pero también de recuerdos y momentos inolvidables, que lo moldearán como el héroe que está destinado a ser.

Jennifer Lee is an autistic Organizational Psychologist in a company called Zephyr & Co. She faces day-to-day challenges. An unexpected situation awaits her. Han Gyeol, the CEO's son crosses paths with her causing a stir in both of their lives. Would this be prove to be beneficial or would it pose a threat to her?

Talia White, once the cherished Luna-to-be, was rejected and banished from her pack after being falsely accused of betrayal. Broken but determined, she builds a new life far from the world of wolves. But when her former mate, Alpha Kael Blackthorn, shows up at her doorstep six years later, claiming danger is looming and their bond was never truly broken, Talia is thrust back into a world of secrets, betrayals, and buried truths. As dark forces threaten the survival of the packs, Talia and Kael must work together to uncover the real enemy. But can she forgive the mate who once shattered her heart? Or will her thirst for revenge consume them both?

Kaito, a teenager with a unique and unsettling gift: the ability to perceive enigmatic creatures called "Specs." Previously brushed off as mere figments of his imagination, these entities reveal themselves to be real and ominous. As Kaito navigates this eerie new reality, he embarks on a perilous journey to uncover the truth behind the Specs and the origin of his newfound powers. His adventure unveils a world teeming with supernatural threats and concealed enigmas. With his evolving abilities, Kaito faces mounting challenges in a realm where the boundary between reality and the paranormal blurs.

Um homem acorda no centro de um experimento devastador: uma esfera negra de energia mágica foi implantada em seu corpo, transformando-o em uma arma viva. Perseguido por cientistas inescrupulosos, cavaleiros implacáveis e mercenários, ele precisa lutar por sua sobrevivência enquanto tenta compreender os poderes instáveis que agora o consomem. Determinando acabar com aqueles que o transformaram em cobaia, ele embarca em uma jornada brutal pelas zonas marginais da cidade, enfrentando inimigos formidáveis e revelando segredos sombrios sobre o experimento que pode mudar o destino do mundo. Uma guerra está prestes a explodir, e sua existência é a faísca. No fim, ele deve decidir: será um agente de destruição ou uma força de redenção?

Make a wish.

“I will give you a down payment of 2 billion, after you sign a marriage contract with me.” Carlo, a werewolf who is the CEO of Multi Corp forced Eve Anderson to sign a marriage contract with him. “But I'm not from the werewolf nation.” “It doesn't matter if you're just an ordinary human.” Eve couldn't refuse, she was in a lot of debt because her mother was a gambler and drunkard. But unfortunately, Eve didn't know beforehand that Carlo was the fiancé of her best friend, Lucy who was also from the werewolf nation. To make matters worse, they are caught in a love triangle. Carlo doesn't want to be set up with Lucy, and he opts for a contract marriage with Eve. Lucy breaks her friendship with Eve, she chooses to become an enemy and reclaim Carlo. Eve didn't let that happen, she knew the evil Lucy had done during their friendship. “Eve! I won't let you marry Carlo.” Lucy prepared to attack. But everyone was surprised when they saw the change in Eve's eye color to a bright fiery orange. “Was Eve a werewolf all along?”

After getting rejected by her mate, Hayley finds herself in the arms of the most feared Alpha in the Kingdom. He claims her as his mate, and she is taken away to his kingdom to become his bride. However, upon arrival, she discovers that her newly found mate was nothing like the stories foretold. With his help, Hayley is able to find herself, and her history. And now she returns to the land that had once rejected her to claim what is rightfully hers. Will she show mercy to the people that once trampled on her happiness? Or will this new Heiress bring destruction to her enemies?

Cecily adalah gadis kurus tanpa teman. Namun, seperti semua gadis lainnya, dia mendambakan cinta sejati. Dia selalu memiliki perasaan terhadap Robert, putra Alfa di Kelompok mereka. Namun, di hari ulang tahunnya yang ke-18, dia menemukan bahwa Robert adalah pasangannya! Sebelum dia bisa memeluknya dengan gembira, Robert sudah menepis tangannya seperti sampah. "Kamu tidak akan menjadi pasanganku. Anggap saja tidak ada yang terjadi hari ini. Pergi dan awasi mulutmu. Jangan bilang apa-apa yang tidak seharusnya kamu katakan!" Robert secara terang-terangan menatap Alison yang seksi dan cantik berambut pirang di wisuda sekolah menengah mereka. Perjalanan wisuda itu mengubah Cecily, membuatnya lebih kuat, lebih percaya diri, lebih bersemangat, dan lebih cantik dan seksi. Selanjutnya, Robert, yang bertemu dengannya di kampus perguruan tinggi lagi, mulai mengejarnya. "Kamu seharusnya menjadi Luna ku. Kita akan hidup bersama dari sekarang. Kita akan memiliki banyak anak. Mereka akan sehat dan cerdas." Mata Robert penuh dengan nafsu. Gangguan Robert membuat Cecily merasa jijik dan mual! Ketika Cecily tidak bisa melindungi dirinya dari Robert karena perbedaan kekuatan, Michael muncul. "Tindakanmu membuatmu tidak layak sebagai Alfa." Michael memandang Robert dengan hina. Selama pengukuhan Robert sebagai Alfa, Cecily tidak tahan lagi dengan gangguannya. "Saya, Cecily Levin, menolak Robert Paslo sebagai pasangan saya." Ketika Robert marah dan kesakitan, ingin melukai Cecily, Michael muncul lagi! "Cecily adalah pasangan yang diatur oleh Dewi Bulan untuk saya." Michael memandang Cecily dengan lembut. "Siapa pun yang berani menyentuhnya adalah tidak menghormati keluarga kerajaan."

Luna has always been an outsider in her pack, while other's banded together worrying about things like mates and love, Luna spent her time with nature exploring, absorbing energy from the moon reading. All she wanted to do was to become a healer and travel the world. On one of her trips to the forest her pack was attacked by a group of powerful rogues and all structure burnt to the ground. In one day she was rendered homeless and an orphan. She hated herself and felt guilty for not being with them, she fell into despair, deciding to join her family, she brewed a poisonous herb with wolfsbane refusing to listen to the protests of her wolf, she drank it in one go passing out, when she awoke much to her horror and her wolf spirit was gone, thus she became an enigma with a tragic past.she desperate to keep hidden and get revenge she joined the golden moon pack as an omega. There, she meets Alpha Marcus, a powerful, ruthless leader who didn't believe in love. While Marcus has vowed never to love again, he can't resist the mysterious pull he feels toward Luna. As danger looms from rogue wolves and hidden enemies, Marcus and Luna are forced to work together, their bond growing stronger with each passing day. But Luna's secret could destroy everything. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means, including photocopying, recording, or other electronic or mechanical methods, without the prior written permission of the publisher. Copyright@AQUAHGODDESS2024 Disclaimer: I do not own any of the pictures all credit goes to their rightful owner

"I love you, I love you so so much," Wade said, his face inches away from Rylan's. Rylan was pinned to the wall, his innocent eyes opened wide. "No you don't. You love this part of me, not the real part," Rylan spoke, turning his head away. Wade held his chin and turned his head back. "Why don't you show me the real you? Then you'll see that I really love you." When Rylan heard this, he suddenly held Wade's waist and switched their positions, pinning him instead. Wade watched as his eyes slowly lost the innocence they always carried and then he felt it. There was a strong powerful aura coming off from him, and his eyes turn pitch black for a split second before going back to normal. It amazed Wade, "It's you!" Rylan chuckled, his grip on Wade's waist got tighter, "Do you still love me?" He had a grin on his face and he was nothing like the cute innocent Rylan everyone knew. That's why he expected fear. However, "Yes, I still love you Rylan." .......... In a world of werewolves, Wade was the future alpha of his pack. He was the perfect dream alpha of most omegas, rich, strong, powerful, handsome you name it. But, unfortunately for these omegas, Wade had fallen for Rylan, a cute innocent wolf. No matter how many times the Alpha pack leader tried to stop Wade's love, it never disappeared. Their love was said to be the typical strong alpha husband and his weak Luna wife, right? Author: Um.... actually, it's the opposite. Everyone: Ooh, you mean Wade spoils his Luna and lets him do anything? Author: Hehehe....no ................ Read the story of a wolf who uses innocence as his disguise in a world where he was unwanted. Only he knew the risk of people finding out who he really was and the power he really held. That's why he is really shocked when a certain alpha ignores all the warnings and loves him deeply. Cover is AI generated. ........... Main couple: LYNX x ALPHA Second couple: ALPHA x OMEGA

Pregnany Tanin's life falls apart when she experiences betrayal from the two closest people to her. her husband and sister. But when all hope seems to be lost, she gets a second chance. a chance to live again, correcting the mistakes of her past

Follows the emotional journey of Jane, a high school senior grappling with the devastating loss of her parents in a tragic car accident. Saved by a mysterious stranger who couldn't rescue her parents, Jane carries an overwhelming burden of guilt and grief. As she navigates her final year of school, Jane attempts to rebuild her life and find meaning in her presence within the lives of others. She works to mend strained relationships with family and friends, confronting the complexities of forgiveness, belonging, and self-worth. Along the way, Jane's innate curiosity and adventurous spirit lead her to uncover hidden truths about her past, herself, and the people around her. Through moments of vulnerability and strength, Jane learns to embrace life despite its imperfections. Her journey is a poignant exploration of healing, the power of connections, and the courage to move forward while honoring her pain and her parents' memory. Her journey takes an unexpected turn when she meets a new guy who becomes a quiet yet profound source of solace. His presence helps Jane confront her deepest fears, rediscover her sense of wonder, and embrace the beauty of life's processes, even in the face of grief. As Jane navigates the challenges of senior year, her newfound connection intertwines with her path of self-discovery. Together, they explore themes of healing, the fragility of life, and the strength it takes to build a future from the fragments of the past.

The island where bad people go. Killers,robbers,rapist, and much more go to this island. Adisa had very little memory of his family. He didn’t do anything wrong. Now him and his fellow troops seek to find the truth about a organization plotting on the island. And the people who put everyone there.

"I do not accept this pregnancy! I don't know what you're going to do but it is not my problem, and if anyone ever comes to know, you will regret it, Valerie." That was how her life crumbled. After a one-night stand with the alpha's son, she gets pregnant but Rohan is not ready to accept the pregnancy, she leaves the pack and gives birth to her babies, struggling to take care of them by herself. One night she comes back home and her kids are missing, and she is forced to return to Rohan to ask him for help and he agrees on condition. But conditions are not enough to stop them from falling in love with each other and making the same mistake they made years ago. But will he accept her? And is he willing to ruin his marriage to be with her? Or would Valerie find love elsewhere? And with whom?

"Now, listen to me" he commanded and I instantly looked up at him. "Rule number one, no screaming. No matter what I do to you, I must not hear a single noise. If I do, it would most definitely get worse" he said and my heart hammered in my chest. "Rule number two, when I tell you to do something, you do it, or else, I will whip you repeatedly and make sure you're on the brink of death but just enough to keep you alive." He said with a wicked grin on his face. "Rule number three, follow those two rules" he said and got up. Out of the blue, he whipped me again and I screamed. I had never felt that much pain in my entire life. "Tsk tsk, you're a slow one" he said and I held my breath as I awaited the next whip. He whipped me again and I managed to stifle a scream. "Good girl" he said and went back to sit on his bed. "Now, strip." He ordered and I shakily got up and began to pull my clothes off my body. ... Kieran had a regular life until a ruthless Alpha turned it all upside down. She suffers and even gets rejected. What happens when she has a better second chance mate who is protective and the ruthless Alpha who made her life hell is butting into her life again?

Nama gue Andrian, gue mendapat warisan dari kakek gue berupa sebuah hotel yang sudah 10 tahun di tutup .... Hotel itu berada di kawasan wisata terkenal di tepi pantai yang indah... kenapa kakek memberikan hotel ini kepada gue ? ada misteri apa sebenarnya ?

Upon learning that her fiancé, Charles Delavoix, betrayed her, Isabella Vermier, a young, broken noble lady whose house and family were ruined, had been given a second chance to relive her life 10 years before her execution. Just when she thought she would be able to exact her revenge on the second prince, she found herself in the middle of secret traditions, rituals, magic, a clan of wolves, a clan of vampires, and most of all, an entanglement of a love affair with the crown prince. She needed to find a way to reach her goals by choosing the right choices from a mysterious book she found, or all of her plans, beliefs, and vision of a peaceful life would be for nothing. *** Original Story