Japanese Optional Case Marking

After preaching in the church, Hyland returns to his gradually declining estate, which has fallen due to the crimes of Duke Koen. These actions have cost Hyland the trust of the church. Cornwall, a Bureau of Security investigator, inquires about Hilsbeth' background, and Hyland conceals her connection to Panthonia, coming to realize that Koen has controlled Hilsbeth' life. Cornwall hints that Hilsbeth may face financial difficulties in the future. When Hilsbeth is attacked, Hyland steps in to save her but gradually accepts that he was once an accomplice of Koen, and his illusions about Hilsbeth are shattered, leaving him filled with regret. Meanwhile, Sylvia, who encounters Cornwall in a bar, forms a complex relationship with him, attempting to escape her painful past through alcohol and relationships. Cornwall soon takes on a dangerous mission, forced to live with Hilsbeth, which ironically provides him with a sense of release. Mardias, who has inherited his grandfather’s role, manages affairs related to Jorgen’s case, directing Elin to investigate the Prayer Circle. This investigation unveils corruption within the church, signaling a larger conflict on the horizon.

Five years ago, Wen Mian was branded with the stigma of climbing into her adoptive brother's bed, a finger pointed at her spine. Everyone said she was an ingrate, unable to appreciate the new life the Pei Family had given her, and instead repaying kindness with enmity. Only she knew that this so-called favor was nothing but an unfathomably deep hell on earth. After five years of grinding hardship, Wen Mian had almost died abroad. When she came back, she was a changed woman, swearing to make every member of the Pei Family pay. She had thought this was a desperate dead-end gambit. But unexpectedly, the adoptive brother who had sent her away was like an annoying piece of gum stuck to her shoe, following her everywhere. She killed, he handed her the knife, she sought revenge, he silenced the witnesses. Finally, Wen Mian couldn't help it— "What exactly do you want?" And that man, who had bided his time for so many years, finally showed his true colors, "Can't you see? I've been doing it all for you."

Plagued by the same dream every night Hazel refused to fall asleep but just like always her eyelids grew heavy and she succumbed to sleep. She somewhat found herself in the same dream again but this time around the interior of the room looked more lavished than her room. She held her breath when she heard footsteps but the sound faded right after door. She clenched her dress out of anxiousness as she awaited the man who has been visiting her in her dreams. A cold wind passed in the room as it snuffed out the only source of light and a shiver ran down her spine . She was determined to know who this man actually was and so held her ground even though she was scared . She felt a hand grab her waist and she tilted her head to look at his face . As if on cue lightning striked revealing an impeccably handsome face which she had never met before , what caught her eyes the most were his red eyes ' a vampire !' she thought frozen. Never had she ever imagined the person to be a vampire. She tried pulling herself out of his embrace but his grip prevented her . "You're mine" he whispered and she felt goosebumps on her skin before she could comprehend what was happening he dipped his head in her neck , marking her as his forever. Hazel was the youngest daughter of the renowned duke Donovan Wiltchiz, she was not only overshadowed by her elder sister but was barely noticeable in society because her parents would let her sister have all the attention. Due to this she recoiled into the shadows of her sister and fell in love with the gardener's son almost forgetting about the outside world until the night of hallow when the lord of the land , the lord of darkness Sylvester Reigns claims her as his when they haven't even met before

Juga dikenal sebagai BAB, seri novel cinta danmei/anak laki-laki Cina terbaru dari penulis novel laris The Husky and His White Cat Shizun! Sebuah kisah modern dengan sentuhan fiksi ilmiah: seorang pemuda elit dengan sisi gelap mengembangkan hubungan yang dalam dan agresif dengan mantan dokternya. Kaya dan tampan, namun mentalnya tidak stabil - He Yu kembali ke rumah dari luar negeri dengan satu tujuan: memenangkan hati Xie Xue, gadis impiannya. Namun, selama kepergiannya, dia telah merawat lebih dari sekadar perasaan bertepuk sebelah tangan. Dia harus menghadapi dendamnya yang sudah lama dipendam terhadap saudara laki-laki Xie Xue yang terlalu protektif, Xie Qingcheng, yang tidak menganggap He Yu mampu mencintai. Namun sejarah tidak mudah ditulis ulang. Sebagai mantan dokter He Yu, Xie Qingcheng adalah satu-satunya orang di dunia yang benar-benar memahami penyakit mental He Yu yang tidak stabil. Ketika keduanya terlibat dalam sebuah insiden ledakan yang mengungkap rahasia gelap, kecurigaan Xie Qingcheng tentang He Yu terkonfirmasi. Sekarang, He Yu harus menghadapi iblisnya sendiri... termasuk obsesi gelapnya terhadap Xie Qingcheng. Fantasi urban dari Tiongkok yang dibangun berdasarkan hasrat antara dua pria (danmei) ini merupakan seri novel terbaru dari penulis novel laris The Husky and His White Cat Shizun. Edisi bahasa Inggris Seven Seas akan menyertakan sampul dan ilustrasi interior yang eksklusif dan baru.

She believes in true love. He doesn’t believe in love. But what is love, really? She is the epitome of success—a star people look up to and admire. To him, however, she is merely a business transaction, a partner chosen to enhance his status. To his friends, she is just a fool in love, a pathetic figure begging for affection. Then shocking news emerges: her first true love returns, throwing him off guard. He realizes he has been nothing more than a substitute for her first love. He should be angry, but instead, he finds himself overwhelmed by emotions he can’t express or understand. Is this possessiveness, or is he finally learning to love her? She is determined to return to her first love, but inside, she is torn. Did she really treat him as just a substitute, or did she actually come to love him? What are they supposed to do when love is a question mark?

A thunderstorm and heavy rain woke up Danny Sage from his final rest in bleak dead of night. Shattered memories assaulted his mind of the final battle he had met his end at the hands of two women but he was alive again reborn with a different name and destiny.

"You don't deserve to be auctioned" The Don finally said, making me stop the struggle. "Thank you" I said, cleaning my watery eyes. "Get her ready for the ritual!" The Don ordered the big man who was currently still holding me. **** "Once marked by the Don, you do not own your life anymore as you become solely his" ~ Author. ******* The minute he set his eyes on her, he knew he had to make her suffer for the sins of her sister and so he MARKED HER. Jadelyn was being used as a collateral for her father's unpaid debt, landing her in the hands of the most ruthless young don - Romano Callamore. All Romano knew was that she had to pay for the sins of her wicked sister -his ex secret lover and that he did. Just when their love was about to blossom after so many tribulations; Jadelyn's sister reappears back with a child who looked exactly like Romano Callamore. Confusion sets in as Jadelyn doesn't know how to feel considering the fact that she was pregnant and also in love with with her sister's First Love. Jadelyn was torn between letting her beloved manipulative sister have a happy life without her- Jadelyn in the picture and becoming a second option. We can only know the answer to that if we read their story.

"Let me take a look." The handsome professor, with his broad shoulders and powerful muscles, lifted me effortlessly and placed me on the desk. His strong hands gently lowered the strap of my uniform to examine the bruise from training. "Helanie! Why do you always end up hurt?" His voice grew husky, sending a shiver down my spine as I struggled to catch my breath. I had to remind myself that he’s my professor... and my stepbrother. I shouldn’t be seduced by his touch. "If anyone bullies you again, come to my office and I will deal with them," he murmured, his beautiful eyes locking onto mine. Despite knowing he’s forbidden, I couldn’t help but wonder—should I tell him about the mate bond I felt the night he was drunk? .. When her parents rejected each other, Helanie went from being her daddy's angel to a neglected and forgotten child. But on her eighteenth birthday, things took a dark turn. When her body went into heat, she attracted a group of alphas. Instead of rescuing her, her secret alpha boyfriend ran away. That night changed Helanie’s life forever. Accused of consenting to the attack, she was sentenced to execution by her own pack. Desperate, she fled, determined to find her mother. What she didn’t expect was to find her mother preparing to marry a rogue king with four dangerously handsome and beastly sons. Things turn even darker when she felt a mate bond with her bully stepbrothers, will she be able to escape their claws or their seduction will ruin her life to next extremes?

Betrayed, bartered, broken. Cinder, a Luna stripped of her title for a dormant power, simmers with hidden strength. A mark on her skin whispers of a forgotten lineage, and a prophecy foretells her destiny, unites the werewolf packs or brings about their destruction. As a full moon ignites a monstrous transformation within her, Cinder must navigate a web of deceit. A cunning rival offers a dark pact, a redeemed Alpha seeks atonement, and a hidden network of ostracized wolves rises from the shadows. Can Cinder control the feral rage within and embrace her true power before the lunar eclipse throws the werewolf world into chaos? This is not a tale of the weak, but a ferocious rebirth that will rewrite the laws of the pack, leaving a trail of fury in its wake. Cinder's howl will echo through the night, a promise of a new era where all werewolves, regardless of their ability to shift, can rise under the watchful eye of the moon.

the year is 1238 humanity and all other races have accepted to live in Harmony not knowing the dark secrets that are in the light but unseen by a naked eye follow Achlys the boy who got born with a strange marking on his face to see the secrets in the light that create the dark

Let there be light, and there was light; this marked the beginning of the universe and led to the emergence of the first humans and the first murder. Join Cain and Aiden as they stop supernatural threats that seek to destroy humanity. If you’re interested in the supernatural genre, this story is for you. I’ll be posting two chapters a week, although the schedule may change. I welcome constructive criticism and suggestions!

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In a world where Modern World meets Fantasy, a rag-tag team of a rockstar elf, a serious changeling cop and a human rookie detective work together to solve Mahika's Mysteries!

Read the first 10 chapters before throwing it way :) ————————————— "Welcome to AWS word of advice stay invisible" "Plan to" I said frowning "Oh and another thing don't get marked" "it's never gonna happen" I said ( never say never) ------------------ Getting an invite to a school you never expect to go, alright fine I’ll survive. Finding out how twisted the school is? Okay, don’t get noticed than. Meeting possessive control freaks?! Sounds like a good time to say peace out. Yet life never goes the way you wanted. ————————- Update will be available as much as I can :)

In the quiet town of Fifth and Elm, a string of brutal murders has left the community reeling. Detective Alex Turner, newly assigned to the case, must work alongside the experienced Officer Mark Daniels to uncover the truth. As they delve deeper into the investigation, eerie events and mounting pressure push Alex to his limits. Can they catch the killer before more lives are lost, or will the shadows of Fifth and Elm claim them too?

It’s the year 2073, and everything has changed. New high-tech dominates almost all aspects of life. However, this has a dark side: unethical human experiments. 17-year-old Akira Cruz, the genius nephew of the president of the Philippines, was in the middle of grieving for his late best friend when he stumbled upon an abandoned orphan boy in the mountains while on a hike with his younger sister. That boy is Hachi Shimizu, a half-zombie, half-vampire who was disposed of by an evil organization known as the Kara Tech, which was notorious for its brutal and unethical experiments. Together, the two boys team up with a detective named Toshi Kawasaki, a half-Japanese, half-British who specializes in the supernatural and also considers the murder case of Akira’s best friend open despite the police closing it due to a lack of evidence. The three of them believed that Kara Tech was somehow connected to the disappearances of various children in and around the Tokyo Metropolitan Area. As they go and solve cases, their friendship blossoms, especially when two people, Riho Yoshihara, Akira's childhood, biracial friend, and Htet Kawa, a half-Japanese, half-Burmese junior detective from Yokohama, come along in their various missions, both involving the supernatural and the overworld. Will they stop the organization from committing more heinous crimes before it’s too late? Warning: the photo used for the book cover is NOT mine! Credits go to the original owner!!!

Azaria has endured a lifetime of suffering in the region of Arcanthia. Abused by her stepmother and forced into a marriage with Alpha Ethan, a selfish tyrant, she has faced betrayal, manipulation, and unimaginable pain. But Azaria refuses to be defined by her past. When she severs the toxic bond with Ethan, she begins a journey of healing and self-discovery. In Drakova, Azaria finds herself bound to the enigmatic Lycan King. Their connection is powerful, yet fragile, as both beasts grapple with secrets and scars from their pasts. As they navigate a world of ancient rituals, intense battles, and political intrigue, they must decide if they can overcome their fears and trust one another. Surrounded by allies and enemies, and with the threat of Ethan’s vengeance looming, Azaria must face her greatest challenges yet. Can she find strength in the King’s love, or will the shadows of her past consume her forever? This is a story of resilience, healing, and the unbreakable bonds of fate. For fans of supernatural romance with powerful heroines and complex relationships, Marked by Pain, Crowned by Fate is an emotionally gripping journey that explores the strength it takes to reclaim one’s destiny.

[Conteúdo adulto.] Chloe Carlson, 35, era uma mulher casada vivendo com seu marido infiel— Vincent Gray, e sua filha— Mackenzie. Seu casamento fracassado a levou a entrar com um pedido de divórcio após 10 anos, mas seu marido se recusou a assiná-lo. "Sei o que você quer, Chloe, você quer o meu dinheiro após o divórcio. Você quer tirar tudo de mim e eu não vou deixar isso acontecer!" acusou Vincent. "Eu não preciso do seu dinheiro, Vincent! Eu só quero levar Mackenzie comigo e ir embora!" Por fim, ela deixou seu desgraçado marido sem pegar um centavo dele. Ela estava determinada a trilhar seu próprio caminho e dar o melhor do mundo à sua filha. No entanto, as coisas não iam tão bem para uma mãe solteira como Chloe. Era difícil encontrar emprego porque ela foi dona-de-casa sem qualificação por muito tempo. Assim, em desespero, já que precisava cuidar de sua filha, ela só tinha uma saída. Ela contactou seu cunhado— Vernon Phoenix Gray, 25, um jovem playboy impiedoso, que por acaso era o CEO de uma empresa em ascensão meteórica, pedindo-lhe um emprego nesse momento difícil. “Um trabalho? Isso não é problema. Você pode trabalhar como minha assistente pessoal e cuidar de todas as minhas necessidades diárias.” Vernon sorriu malicioso e se aproximou. “Especialmente na cama,” sussurrou ele em seu ouvido. — Chloe se renderia às mãos de seu maléfico cunhado e se tornaria escrava de seus caprichos? Ou ela retornaria para seu marido abusivo em prol do futuro de sua filha?

Kim's company is a huge real estate empire, with wealth and power there's nothing they can't do. Dong-hae is the second eldest son of the Kim family and he was the one who sat in the highest chair in that empire. But everything changed until a major scandal was exposed involving him and forcing him to resign as vice president. Kim Eun-ji is the youngest daughter of the Kim family and she is in charge of taking over the family businesses in Dong-hae's place. Kim Dong-hae wants revenge, humiliated and completely disowned, he just wants to completely exterminate Eun-ji and everyone else who got in his way and for that he hires Jeon Hye-jin an assassin for hire who kills for money and is willing to all to finish a job. Now Eun-ji has a bullet marked with her name and a countdown begins. Protagonists: Kim Eun-ji (Eunji), Jeon Hye-jin (Hyejin) __________________ Support me and give me a gift! https://www.wishtender.com/moonsside __________________ I don't own the rights to the cover image, it's an image taken from the internet and I couldn't find the author to offer the due credits.

【WSA Newbie 2024 Entry Novel!】 "Don't kill me, I'll eat dog shit!" The above line was for drawing attention, so sorry and don't be hard on me if it ruined your time. Synopsis: In a world plagued by unleashed horrors from the depths of hell, Earth stands on the brink of annihilation. The devil himself has swung wide the gates of hell for the reclamation of the throne of heaven, allowing all evil monsters and demons to roam freely, spreading chaos and destruction. Yet, hope flickers in the horror of darkness as God unleashes the hidden powers within the people of the world and blesses the worthy chosen few with supreme power to rise against the encroaching evil known to the world as the Avernus Slayer. Among them is our protagonist, who, along with a fraction of humanity, was granted extraordinary abilities, divided into four categories based on their unique powers, which are classified as: 1- Miraculars 2- Berserkbleeders 3- Whisperers 4- Antitheusars However, amidst this struggle for power, a secret remains buried. There is a hidden entity among the chosen few who was blessed by all four categories, yet he or she stays neutral, avoiding conflict as a supporter, but to whom? God? Or The Devil? Read to know the fate of humanity unfolding through letters.

Emerging from a century of enigmatic slumber, the Saint of unparalleled eminence has orchestrated a mesmerizing return, casting an aura of intrigue across the world. With awe-inspiring and enigmatic abilities that defy the very fabric of reality, this prodigious figure ardently dedicates himself to the clandestine art of cultivation, transcending mortal limits with an unwavering resolve. As he strides forward, a palpable sense of destiny surrounds him, whispering secrets of a forgotten era when he once reigned supreme. With each step, he ascends the ladder of power, poised to reclaim a position atop the planet that is rightfully his, all while cloaked in an air of tantalizing mystery that beckons the curious to unravel his shrouded past and enigmatic purpose.

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"When a decent living and resourceful young teenager is manipulated by a destructive "Kitsune (Japanese fox spirit)/or to say Huli Jing (Chinese fox spirit)", his life takes a drastic turn. The fox spirit, unaware of the true nature of their pact, forms a love contract with him. As they gradually fall for each other, this becomes the boy's greatest problem. Complicating matters further is the involvement of powerful gods from "Chinese and Japanese mythologies",the Tiānshì (Divine Messengers) of the Chinese gods - East, West, South, North, and Central - and the Mikoto (Divine Messenger) of the Japanese gods, particularly the central deity, Amaterasu Omikami, become entangled in their fate. Unbeknownst to the boy, the Kitsune/Huli Jing is an extraordinary, destructive fox spirit born from the combined spiritual energy of six Japanese and Chinese fox spirits. In ancient times, she was notoriously difficult to seal, requiring the collective efforts of fifteen Chinese and Japanese gods and goddesses from each direction. "Now, in the present, she has broken free from her seal, empowered by her accumulated strength". Having been sealed since childhood, she has forgotten most of her powers. However, this forgetfulness proves advantageous, as she begins to experience human emotions. Unfortunately, this newfound humanity also means facing the wrath of the gods, their Tiānshì, and Mikoto ."

In a land where mystical marks dictate one's destiny, a hero bearing five distinct marks faces the daunting challenge of the Dark Mark, the most powerful and feared of all. As he sacrifices his life repeatedly to safeguard his town, his loyal friend becomes an essential ally. Through trials and heartache, they discover that true strength lies not just in power, but in resilience and friendship. Dive into this epic saga of courage and companionship where victory is never guaranteed, but the fight for justice never wavers

“Trashy ex wants to talk. He has sent a message inviting me to dinner. Should I go?” His reply in hm irking her. "Ouch…. That hurts!” She licked his bleeding lips, "Can’t help. I’m a lip biter--WOW!” Turning over he pinned her hands to the bed, “And I swear I won’t stop until your legs are shaking and the neighbors know my name forever....... Is this better?” ****** Sitting at the position of Secretary-General at the ministry of women and child affairs, Zhao Suyin was not someone to be messed with. Her razor-sharp tongue laced with sarcasm became her deadliest weapon against the evils. Dr. Wang Shi, a single father, and a renowned surgeon was anything but cold and aloof. His amiable personality combined with his killer looks and enormous wealth made him a dream man. A story of two imperfect people..... one a divorced woman and the other a single father. What will happen when their paths collide? What will happen when Suyin would know the heart beating inside Wang Shi's son belongs to her own son? Will the sparks of affection happen and continue even after knowing the truth? The story where the two falls for each other but the bitter truth separates them..... A journey of fighting against the organ traffickers to bring justice for the dead. A journey of making tough decisions. A journey to make choice between love and revenge. ****** Join me on discord https://discord.gg/RudqR3q The cover is edited by me, but the photo belongs to their respective owners. I have no right over this photo. All credits belong to the owner.

In a world where ancient magic intertwines with the destinies of diverse civilizations, Alaric, a young warrior with a mysterious mark on his forehead, sets out on a quest that will unravel his own past and challenge the very fabric of his beliefs. Raised in the peaceful, collective society, Alaric’s life is shattered when his people are massacred, and the mystical resource, that gave his homeland prosperity, is destroyed by a imperialistic country His only mission left is to find his missing brother, whom he lost in the chaos, and uncover the secrets behind the mark that appeared on his forehead on the day of the tragedy.

For almost four hundred years, humans and werewolves have lived in a peace, filled with mistrust and tension. This uneasy alliance began with two powerful werewolf royals chosen by the Moon Goddess. But now, danger is rising as rogues threaten to break the fragile balance. Hope appears with the birth of two special children destined to unite both worlds and end the fighting. However, not everyone wants peace—some will do anything to keep the chaos going. Watching from afar, the Moon Goddess and Titan, the god of mankind, can only help without breaking their rules. Can their chosen ones find the strength to bring about a new age of harmony? As the Rogue King plots to stop them, these children must face a path full of danger, secrets, and unexpected friends. With their lives on the line, will they accept their true powers and complete their mission? Their story is only just starting…..

Taking place in the modern ages, 2024s, the Japanese government has invested in a prestigious, elite academy, The Karasuno Academy, designed to nurture the brightest minds of the future japanese people's and country. Losherk Andrew Avalon, a 17-year-old sociopathy prodigy who held the name of "L.A.A", the world’s greatest detective. The best of the best product of a enigmatic government facility, Andrew’s intelligent seems unmatched, yet his heart remains locked behind the emotional walls built by his troubled past. His life has been a chess game of logic, deception, and psychological warfare, where lies and truths blend seamlessly, and the only rule is winning even though he know he will lose in the end. Driven by his desire to understand the human heart and reclaim the emotions stripped from him, Andrew enrolls in Karasuno Academy. Now in this new environment, Andrew rebuilds the elite task force from his past, once disbanded, and soon becomes glues in solving high-profile cases within Japan. With every case solved and every mystery unraveled by him, Andrew must confront not only criminal but the complexity of human emotions, including his own. "People are all born liars and are mostly used to lying, even to themselves, believing in their supposed honesty. If someone who has never lied truly existed, that very existence would be a lie. For humans, lying becomes a strategic tactic of survival in the game called 'life.' We fail to realize that at birth, that our freedom is none, we are slaves to intuition and fate itself, playing a game where, in the end, we inevitably lose no matter what." -Andrew Philosophy __________________________________ The cover Illustration by... : u/shijmei (Reddit) @ka_w0ruu (Tik Tok) Other Genre : -Psychological -Philosophical -Thriller / Suspense -Crime