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You won't understand it before you want to understand it. After living with the old cripple for eighteen years, Shu Guan discovered that cultivation was actually a simple matter. On the azure sea, a massive fleet of steel ships sailed against the wind and waves. Beneath the deep sea, a giant dragon opened its golden eyes and coldly looked up. Fighter jets roared, cutting through the clouds. Ahead, a large wing descended from the clouds, and a crane cried out in the vast sky. On the battlefield, artillery fire filled the sky, bullets flew, and amidst it all, sword energy could be faintly heard. This is a world where technology has risen, yet myths have not dissipated. The path to immortality has been severed, leaving only a solitary figure walking alone.

Most would expect the daughter of the king of one of the four strongest nations in the Realm of the Angels to enjoy great luxury and power. While her Father may enjoy those things, that isn't the case for Rosemary. The hated daughter only manages to attract disdain from others in the royal court despite her gentle and kind nature. Rosemary was born with a weak body, preventing her from living up to the ideals of her father and his court. Such environment pushes Rose to attempting to end it all. But she is unable to do so as she recalls her older brother's love for her. As she drowns, she cries out for help. But no one is around. No one but a certain handsome man with eyes as cold as her father's.

Everyone cheered in unison: Long live the Hero Hiraeth! We had all been through so much, lost so much in the last five years of holy war. We cried happily when Hiraeth raised the flag of the Holy Empire high and cut off the head of the last blue demon. "My sweet Sasha, tell me what we can still be in this terrible darkness." I never knew how to answer that, not even when I saw her being burned at that stake and crying out for forgiveness from the Mother Goddess of the citizens who once cried out to her. "You were the only one who could accept the demon I have now become, Hiraeth."

Ylva lived with the contempt of her family, her father empathizing with her for his own benefits. Ylva was considered a curse. struggling with life always trying to be the toughest to hide her pain. Ylva carries on with her loneliness until she falls in love. Unable to live her life after learning the face behind Eric's face and unlocking his true colours. Pregnant, Ylva cries out to Eric, her boyfriend who denies responsibility and forces her to an abortion. Ylva almost loses her life as she becomes severely ill fighting for her life at the hospital and saves the baby's life. Ylva is left with no choice but to cling on to her mother despite knowing how awful they go along with each other. As her father flees with his mistress. Ylva , her mom and little sister almost land on the streets until someone from the past steps in to help them. Ylva takes a solemn oath to protect and care for her daughter no matter what. Ylva takes on the challenge of life to raise her child, alongside trying to maintain peace at all costs. However, a new challenge has risen against her and trouble is always mingling in between. In desperation she conspires to finally leave her mother's house by a flash marriage. Thinking of her past love life Ylva is no longer naive to fall in love as she takes in an idea to marry and get rid of her mother's antics. Unexpectedly someone from her past steps in when she least expects it. Follow Ylva as she embarks on her journey in pursuit of happiness.

The final, venomous echoes that reached his ears were laced with sorrowful cries, "I shall seek you out once more, and you will atone for the slaughter of my kin. Not even the grave can shield you from my fury." ******* Silas appeared to possess it all: a devoted girlfriend, loving parents, and a steadfast best friend who kept him grounded. He was navigating the labyrinth of college life, aspiring to earn a doctorate. Then, fate twisted its knife. One fateful day, a beguiling figure emerged from the shadows of an alley. A lifeless form lay sprawled upon the frigid concrete, blood trickling from her lips, shimmering like rubies beneath the pale moonlight. Her eyes, a haunting shade of crimson, held a universe of secrets, countless revelations, yet devoid of any trace of humanity. This enigmatic girl, known as Keira, was the last of her lineage, her family brutally extinguished by the hands of a former lover. For centuries, she has wandered the earth, seeking the reincarnation of the one who betrayed her in the most despicable manner. Those aware of the supernatural tremble at her name, for death and despair cling to her like a relentless shadow, a malignant curse. Will they unravel the enigma of their shared, sorrowful history before the sands of time run out, or will Keira thirst for vengeance and her obsession with Silas spell doom for them all? Can they uncover the truth behind the massacre of her family? Was Silas the traitor, or does a deeper tale lie hidden in the shadows?

After being transmigrated into a comedic yuri novel as a hapless cannon fodder male character, Luo Wusheng desire one thing only, and that is to survive the incoming battle that would eradicate every member of his Sect. However, the developments of things seem to be spiralling out of his control. After a year full of hardwork, he noticed that some of the original Protagonist Harem Member, who are supposed to be into girls, behaved a little bit weird around him. Soon, he realized why. The Holy Maiden of the Demon Sect has a secret crush on him. The Empress of the Immortal Nation wants to have him as her consort. The Nine-Tailed Fox Netherqueen, the Monarch of the Netherkin Nation, wants to be his mate till the end of time. “Little Yuli! Aren’t you the original main character? Aren’t they all your girl? Please get them off me!” Facing the surrounding sharks, Luo Wusheng cried for help. As the original main character of this Yuri-Themed Xianxia World, the Protagonist nodded her head, and with a determination expression on her face, she answered, “You are right, the only one who can have you is me!” Luo Wusheng, feeling stupified at her word, can only stare in shock toward the incoming meteor that is the female sword cultivator. Luo Wusheng: ???, What's wrong with these girls??

After being transmigrated into a comedic yuri novel as a hapless cannon fodder male character, Luo Wusheng desire one thing only, and that is to survive the incoming battle that would eradicate every member of his Sect. However, the developments of things seem to be spiralling out of his control. After a year full of hardwork, he noticed that some of the original Protagonist Harem Member, who are supposed to be into girls, behaved a little bit weird around him. Soon, he realized why. The Holy Maiden of the Demon Sect has a secret crush on him. The Empress of the Immortal Nation wants to have him as her consort. The Nine-Tailed Fox Netherqueen, the Monarch of the Netherkin Nation, wants to be his mate till the end of time. “Little Yuli! Aren’t you the original main character? Aren’t they all your girl? Please get them off me!” Facing the surrounding sharks, Luo Wusheng cried for help. As the original main character of this Yuri-Themed Xianxia World, the Protagonist nodded her head, and with a determination expression on her face, she answered, “You are right, the only one who can have you is me!” Luo Wusheng, feeling stupified at her word, can only stare in shock toward the incoming meteor that is the female sword cultivator. Luo Wusheng: ???, What's wrong with these girls??

[SLOW BURN} (CHECK OUT MY NEW MAFIA ROMANCE. OUT NOW!) "You can't hurt me anymore, Ace. I'm not that crybaby you used to know," she warned, taking a step back. "Who said anything about hurting anyone, darling? There's only one place I need to cry for me. One very," his eyes trailed down her body, and stopped between her thighs. "Very moist place." He took two steps forward, and closed the gap between them. Ace is the legitimate heir to the Atticus dynasty, but there's a condition. Grandpa before his death says he cannot fully inherit everything until he gets married, and stays married for at least a year. Quick to think, he finds a solution to his dilemma; A contract marriage. With the help of his personal assistant, Grant, He finds Fay Landon. Dainty Fay that cries a lot, and can talk a storm. He vows it's only a marriage of convenience, until the redhead let's her hair down, and shows him the woman behind the tears. She falls first, but he falls harder. In the middle of the war for a billion dollar empire, heartless Ace Atticus will learn that to come out victorious, he needs a Fay up his sleeve. THIRD MONTH OF WIN-WIN. PLEASE SUPPORT ME WITH YOUR VOTES, COLLECTIONS, REVIEWS, COMMENTS, AND GIFTS. THANK YOU.

It's a story about ENZO, an alpha, and TIARA, a luna (she doesn't know that she's actually a werewolf). "Now it's time for punishment little girl" Enzo said and threw tiara on his shoulder and walked out of the room. "No one is allowed to talk with her. If anyone goes against me, get ready for the consequences", Enzo warned the whole college. "Please take this money and runaway from here...... I'm sorry sweetheart, please forgive me", Tiara found a letter. As she was still processing what she had just read, a group of men wearing black barged into her house and kidnapped her. "You will be maid for my son from now on, but don't worry, I'll take care of your studies until you get a job", a man who sat on king's chair declared. "I'm not feeling good, get the hell out of here" Enzo roared on the tiara. "Didn't you say my mate died right after you gave birth? I myself buried her delicate body with my own hands, then why do I feel bonds around this girl named Tiara? " Enzo questioned a couple. "Don't worry, she can't be awakened unless we lift that spell", Someone assured another werewolf. "Why did you do that, dad? You ruined my entire life. Am I not your child?" Tiara cried.

In the seventh year of Zhenguan, in Chang'an City, there was a store called Datang Supermarket. It was crowded with people and there were countless dignitaries. There was Li Shimin who cried on the spot because of the spicy noodles, there was Cheng Yaojin who hit his head for a pack of hot pot base, and there was Princess Changle who couldn't sleep all night for a mask. Here, the appearance of every new product will lead countless trends, and the store owner is the trend-setter of the Tang Dynasty. The ordinary time traveler is the number one person in the world in the mouths of Li Er, Cheng Yaojin, Changsun Wuji and others. What kind of fairy store is this...

Elsa found herself in a dark corner she couldn't see or touch anything all she could do was sit and hug herself,cause right now all she needed was herself,she thought about how life has become so disastrous to the extend she doesn't even dare to dream anymore or aspire for a future."How did things come to this", she asked herself as she cried. The worst mistake she has ever made was falling in love with that man.The pain she felt this past few month came back refreshingly to her memories like a Tsunami and it was overwhelming for her as she passed out.

As soon as Luo Yan graduated, he immediately got an offer from a prestigious gaming company. He thought all his hard work finally paid off. And he would finally reach the pinnacle of life. But then, on his first day of work, a potted plant fell on his head and he died. Surprisingly, when he thought he would cross the Yellow River, he suddenly woke up and found himself in the body of a 17 year old boy. This body had the same name as him but completely different background. Because the original was the second young master of the Luo family - one of the most powerful family in S City. Luo Yan almost cried. God probably took pity on him and decided to give him a loving family with a wealthy background. He didn't have to work hard anymore. Studying like his life depended on it and pretending to be a holy father just to cater to people. So Luo Yan decided to be a salted fish and just shamelessly sell meng. A certain male god who always bought Luo Yan's meng: Yan Yan is so cute! Why is Yan Yan so cute?? Cold faced on the outside, a cinnamon roll on the inside Gong X Super beautiful, black-belly Shou.

Hundred years ago, Blue Star was a peaceful land. But suddenly, the sky cracked open, and from it, many hideous creatures came out. They didn't just stop after coming out of the rift, they began killing and devouring humans without care for gender, age, or even childrens. Seeing their own kind being devoured in front of them, humans felt fear and despair, thinking it was the end of the world. However, suddenly people began awakening strange powers within their bodies, and with that, they begin to fight back. After a hundred years of bloody battle, humans of Blue Star finally gained a foothold in their homeland. They built small settlements to survive. Even so, they still lived in fear that one day they might be devoured again, as stronger demons continued to appear over time. In these conditions, Lu Shen, a young man from Earth, transmigrated to that world. At first, he felt happy and even cried at his good luck. But soon, he realized he was the unluckiest transmigrator, he had no special powers, no magic rings with old grandpa, not even a trashy system. Feeling despair, Lu Shen thought his life was over. But one day, on his way home, he was suddenly hit by something unknown, and from that moment, his unlucky transmigration began to change as he started climbing slowly from the bottom of society to the top.

She's afraid of the dark, he embodies it. Most say her dresses are too tight, her heels too tall. She laughs too loud, cries too much, and smokes like her life depends on it, and in some ways it does. Little do they know, it’s just a sparkly disguise, there to hide one panic attack at a time. "As long as they were looking at my body, they'd never see what was behind my eyes." No one can see through Aurelia Cabrera's facade—not until he comes along. Some know him as an emotionless player, his nature as cold as the heart of ice in his chest. He changed through his girlfriends like they were underwear. But that was only because all the ladies loved the way he played his guitar when he and his rock band, "Zeveera" would perform their electrifying songs on stage. With a tendency to pick order and class as his companion, Alexei "Alex" Morozova has never been tempted to veer off course. But perhaps one should never say never... One winter night and their lives intertwine. She hates him—his stone-cold demeanor, his arrogance, and his habit of never taking anything or anyone seriously—but over the years, even as their games consist of insulting each other’s looks and intelligence, she begins to live to play with him. Nowhere in Alexei’s plans had he ever prepared for Aurelia. She’s chaos embodied, not his type, but none of that can stop his eyes from following her wherever she goes. All along, she doesn’t even know that she’s his frustration, his fascination - and he's been craving this amount of fun for his entire life. She's his maddest craving.

A ruthless killer is running rampant in Lancaster. Fearing for their lives, the nobility in the capital seek help from an unlikely source; the next generation. Hearing these cries, the students of Lancaster Magic Academy decide to take up their blades with promise of coin. The Magekiller must be stopped, that much is true. But is all as it seems in Lancaster?

*based on insights and meditation, really is a fiction pop up in the author's head *A comfy realm for you to cries and laughs Hey, I'm born as secrecy, in a big-big great family. I am a blessing for them. Even if they do a dirty jobs, u should be grateful, they worth the all world's bowels. Humble welcoming, Phoebe ✓ my journey, i love my families ✓ craving for father's loves ✓ moms are da'best!

Karina swore to herself that she'll do everything in her power to avenged the people that once caused her so much pain. It was something that she knew would cause her much pain, but for her not to do anything, makes her hate herself. For even in their last breathe, she heard and felt each of their cries and that was enough for her. Alpha Rhaiel, known for his wise way of leading his people and making his pack, Silverfang, one of the most respected packs in the country. Revered by many, Rhaiel already had everything, but the goddess took his happiness sooner than planned which made him a beast with only one goal in mind, make the people he loves, safe. What happens when a Goddess plays her little trick? A game? A simple mix up with a tinge of desperation and want. Will there be a chance for happiness? For peace? For love?

Mugen Ō, a celestial being with unmatched beauty, hears the cries of countless chaotic universes. Determined to bring peace, he sets out to become the ruler of the boundless cosmos. With reality-bending powers, Mugen travels from universe to universe, dethroning tyrants and restoring hope. His journey transforms desolation into unity, bringing order and harmony to all. "The King of Boundless Universes" is an epic tale of power, compassion, and a ruler's mission to bring light to infinite worlds.

"I must get stronger." Christopher's eyes blazed as he charged forward, his dagger slicing through shadows. [Player's agility increased by 15%]. His foes crumpled, their cries echoing through the desolate landscape. "I must get stronger!!" [Player's stamina enhanced by 20%]. Christopher's resolve hardened with each fallen enemy, his heartbeat pounding in sync with the system's rhythmic notifications. "I must get stronger. I must get stronger. I must get stronger!!!" [Player has unlocked the Aegis of Athena – Shield of the Gods]. As the legendary armor materialized, Christopher's roar shook the earth. "For the gods, for Atlas, for Tori, for mom!!!" [Player's reputation: Avenger of the Fallen]. The title settled upon him like a mantle, forged in the fire of his unrelenting fury. But as Christopher stood victorious, the system's voice whispered an ominous warning: "Alert: Titan's essence detected... Atlas's true form awakens..." The ground trembled beneath Christopher's feet as an eerie glow illuminated the horizon. "Estimated time until Titan's rebirth: 60 minutes." Christopher's determination hardened into steel. "I will not falter. Not now. Not ever." The fate of the realm hung in the balance. Can Christopher defeat Atlas and save the realm, or will he be the very cause of its destruction?

"Did you think healing me would make me love you more?" He scoffed grabbing my hair as he pulled me towards the door. "You're hurting me, Xavier," I cried beating against him weakly. There was not much I could do. "If I ever see you an inch close to me," He threw me against the wall "I'll damn the consequences and kill you,". *** My mate and I were destined to hate each other, only an act of true love or selflessness from the stronger mate could set our destines on the right path but for seven years, I had to put up with my mate's abuse and his supposed love of his life until one day I decided to leave. I left, determined to stay hidden from him forever... but I found out I was pregnant few weeks later.

Astor was the first son of the HighFangs’ Alpha, a young man who was supposed to be the next leader of the pack if fate had not decided to laugh at him On the tragic day he was born, he brought a curse with him, that’s what everyone told him, and that’s why everyone hated him. Growing up he had never felt happiness. The abuse and loneliness made him hate his pack, his own people, but a promise to his mother kept him chained there, unable to be free. “My poor Astor, please help your brother become a good leader. My lovely child, forgive me” she had pleaded before she left him. He would always do as he was told, stay silent, and obey trying to not lose the last bit of family he had, the little purpose in his life until even his own family betrayed him. The brother he had tried so hard to support had thrown him away, leaving him in a place he did not know with a man that scared him, hovering over him like a deadly beast. “I must truly be cursed.” He had cried, wishing for his life to end. “You? Cursed? How can someone as beautiful as you be cursed?” the man told him and from that moment on his whole life changed.

Gu Yunjiao, the daughter of a prominent medical family, was reborn with a pharmacy. She became a young village woman who was widowed on her wedding night. Her biological father disappeared, her mother was a crybaby, her in-laws considered her an unlucky omen, and there were even lustful men with ill intentions watching her closely. Life was tough. Fortunately, her mother-in-law was formidable, and her siblings were supportive. Her family members were very protective of her. Her mother-in-law made a deal with her: if she could uphold her chastity for three years, she would be set free. Three years later, she had become a renowned divine physician and a wealthy woman. She packed her belongings to seek her freedom, but her family members all cried and wailed. A certain incredibly handsome man held her tightly and said, "You can't leave! You've examined my body, so you're responsible for me!" Gu Yunjiao counted on her fingers and retorted, "When I was treating patients, I've seen at least eighty, if not a hundred men." The man covered her mouth and said, "They were all patients; only I am a man." Later, there was a legend in the capital city that the young and handsome Prime Minister was afraid of his wife. "

The Yan family's third daughter was a good-for-nothing. She was mute, disfigured, and incapable of cultivation. Her cousin falsely accused her of stealing, and her fiancé gave her the cold shoulder. However, one day, everything changed. She began her spiritual and martial arts cultivation. With a beast charm in one hand and a silver needle in the other, she could control any magical beast and heal any sickness! She regained her former beauty and took the world by storm! Her multiple identities were exposed one at a time... She was the ultimate beast tamer, a genius alchemist, and a well-rounded spiritual guru. Yan Xi leveled up throughout the journey of torturing scum. She even found herself a mysterious husband along the way. "My husband is handsome and sweet. He also has a mild temper and is extremely cute," Yan Xi said. Everyone cried out, "No! Your husband is cruel and possessive. It's scary when he loses his temper!" A certain demon king's eyes turned red. "Hmm?" Everyone shivered in fear. "She's absolutely right!"

（Warning:Mature content) Sirens they say have always had men falling at their feets. Serene De Vitto left the country three years ago,leaving school,family,friends and an ex boyfried behind. with an unknown reason she returns three years later only to win the title of a siren and a seductress a differenet woman from who she was before. Capturing the hearts of young masters and a source of envy to the women from the higher society. She catches the eyes of Lorenzo De Angelo a man feared and rumoured to be ruthless even to his own fiancee. Lorenzo also happens to be the ex she left behind. Will Serene be able to fully have the engaged man. Or will Enzo avoid the call of a siren. You'll know when you join their very long journey. First love they say doesn't die. ～～～～～ ''Just a word from you Rene and I'll end this wedding''Lorenzo says while looking at her with pleading eyes. The woman he will do anything for seems to want nothing to do with him. ''I wish you a happy married life Enzo''Serene says and walks out of the place a cold expression on her face. The moment she turns a tear slides down her cheeks ～～～ ''You are hurting me Enzo''She cries out trying to remove his hand while starring deep into his eyes. ''You hurt metoo Serene,Leaving three years ago,coming back''He says while starring at her Warning:This Novel will contain sensitive topics. Abuse,kidnappings,toture and all that.it is not any usual romance as the story line gets more interesting. THANK YOU FOR READING.

"What do you see when you see me?" he asked as he wrapped his arms around her. For a few seconds, she bathed in his warmth. "Do you want me to be honest?" He nodded. "I see a man who changed my world. He chuckled at that. "Not honest enough." She lifted her head. Her beautiful gray eyes stared at his brown ones. "I see the Villain." She gulped and added, "I see someone that would burn the world... just to keep me safe." "Again..." he smiled. "Again?" "I wouldn't hesitate to burn the world again just to keep you safe." .... She loved him like a brother. He loved her more than he loved his life. In his dying breath, the woman that he loved finally cried... for him. At last, he thought before closing his eyes. She was finally looking at him. How ironic. .... "I lost you once. I can't lose you again. " - Duke Li Qiang This is the Story of Li Qiang and his redemption. .... This novel was originally the SIDE STORY of THE CEO's WOMAN. However, you can still read this as a stand-alone as this is the story of the Villain after he died and reincarnated into another world. #reincarnation #slowburn #faceslapping #norapeorabuse #strongcouple #secondchance #Villain #fantasy #royals #R18

"Zhou Hua Fan...Where do you plan to disappear now?" His voice was hoarse and sore thus successfully souring her little red nose. Leaning against the door that he had uncharacteristically pressed his trembling fists against instead of breaking down like he so wanted to in order to see her once more. Biting her lips, Hua Fan buries her face into her already shaking shoulders suppressing her cries. Wiping the endless tears falling into her arms when she continued to hear him plead her so quietly but desperately it tore her up inside. "Do you have to do this? Can't...Can't you let me love you?" The back of her hand was bitten raw as a soft sob broke free upon hearing his plea. ~~~~~~~~ Zhou Hua Fan did not accept other people's love or goodwill. Knowing from a young age that all of it came with strings attached her personality had already twisted before it could be fixed. No one saw it or tried to see it. People call Zhou Hua Fan a selfish demoness who would suck the bones from a person before lowering her head and apologizing. They despise her, they fear her, the lawless princess of the Zhou family. However, this princess who should have everything, does she really have it all? When asked this the people around her gave various answers. "She was pitiful." "No one hated her more than herself." "An unfortunate soul." Asked this question, the man with dark clouds permanently gathered above his head sharply raised his dagger-like gaze as if wanting to murder you who dared utter her name without permission. "You have no right to judge her."

The top boss in the capital, Master Lou, suddenly found his thighs hugged by a baby with pigtails. He even cried and called him daddy. Master Lou, "Who are you?" The baby, "I'm your son!" Master Lou, "????" The baby swindled Master Lou into going to the countryside to look for his mother. Song Wei recognized the man's face and immediately closed the door in his face. "Sorry, you've found the wrong person. His mother is next door." Master Lou held her hand as she was about to close the door and gave her a meaningful smile. "Woman, how have you been?" Later on… the news of Master Lou fetching his wife back from the countryside and having a child spread like a wildfire in the capital. The capital's socialites cried, "How can a village woman be worthy of our Master Lou?" Song Wei said, "You guys are right!" The baby was dissatisfied. "My mommy is young, pretty, and has a good figure. A medical expert is begging her to teach them. A top hacker is her assistant…" Song Wei gritted her teeth and covered the baby's mouth. "Shut up!" She had finally retired to the countryside to live a carefree life in her retirement, but all of this was ruined by her son! Her son even unknowingly proclaimed that she was extremely capable, causing a group of socialites to come and provoke her. Song Wei could not bear the description and rolled up her sleeves with her hands on her hips. "Come, if one of you comes, I'll kill one. If two come, I'll kill two!" When Master Lou heard the news, he smiled and warned everyone, "My wife came from the countryside. She's ignorant and afraid of strangers. Don't bully her." The socialites were furious. "Who can do that?!"

"I can change ". "No you can't " she cried pulling away. This wasn't the first time he was saying that and she knew he didn't mean it. "I love you.Milly " he muttered almost a whisper. But it was loud enough for her to hear. She froze realizing what he had said, never in her wildest dreams had she thought of hearing him say that. ........ Her mother's lie about her daughter being married to a rich and handsome man led Milly to the man who would turn her world upside down. She needed a fake husband to play the role and he needed her to fall in love with him. The same person who broke her heart in the past will be the one to mend it.

[WARNING MATURE CONTENT] “What has come over you?.” “It’s you Arnold, it’s just you!, I’d Rather Die than to lose you.” She cried. “I told you I don’t love.” He looked away from her. “All I ask is to let me love you till death do us part.” Despite all the danger signs she fell hopelessly in love with this strange being. Was she in danger? Or would love win? Find out!

My gaze fell on a slender mortal girl with short dark hair and glowing brown eyes. She looked like she was about to cry, and soon enough, she began sobbing. I glanced at the heaps of bodies around her—were they her companions? Why was she crying? This was war, and their fate was sealed the moment they entered my domain. I tilted my head, resting it on my hand as I studied her. There was something different about her, something I couldn’t quite figure out. Why did I feel a flicker of pain, an emotion, from my pitch-black heart? It shouldn’t be possible—my heart was dead. I was sure of that. Yet, she walked toward my castle, forcing herself closer with each step. Her foundation was weak, far weaker than the knights I had just slain. I channeled my cosmic bolt, aimed to kill, but I couldn’t bring myself to do it. I tried, but she kept moving forward, weeping uncontrollably. The ache inside me grew as she finally reached me, collapsing and embracing me, her cries so loud they seemed to echo in my soul. I was frozen, unsure of what to do. Emotions I thought long dead came crashing back. She sniffled and cried out, “Come home, big brother. Please come home with me.” She cuddled closer, and a warmth spread through me. I felt a warm liquid on my cheeks—tears. I realized I was crying. “Please, big brother, let’s go home,”