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|| To all the readers who are grieving over Caelestis Lanister’s death. I deeply apologize but this character always deserved death in my eyes of justice. Although he was a good leader, a good friend, probably a good son, yet he was never a good friend or boyfriend to Stella. Even after going through all his sins, if you still sympathize with him. I have an offer for you. Would you like to change the destiny of Caelestis Lanister? Yes/No|| A translucent blue window appeared in front of Eleanore, who had just opened her eyes in a strange white place, after meeting her end in a Traffic accident. Eleanore finds herself in a new world, with a mission to change the destiny of her favorite character from a book she had recently read, "Revenge is her only desire." Tired from her daily struggles, she was ready to venture into a new life of the rich, but to her dismay. She finds herself in the body of the villainess that dies in the first chapter of the novel, who shares the same name as hers, Eleanore Sinclair. Moreover, the day she enters into her body is the day she gets killed by Caelestis for harming his lover, Stella. Eleanore binded by the system that guided her through in her mission of changing Caelestis’ fate, realizes that the system favoured Stella over her. She struggles to keep herself alive, while working on Caelestis and Stella's relationship. As she tries to save Stella from the obsessive grasps of Caelestis, she finds herself getting entangled with the notorious villain. As tension and hatred between them rises, a love blooms between them which gives nothing but pain in return. The male lead being her own brother, will she be able to save Caelestis which is no longer her mission but her love? _______ “Lies!” he spat again, his voice rising. “I will kill you, Eleanore. If you ever try to do that to her again, I will kill you.” His words cut through her, burning with hatred and fear. Anger surged within her as she fought against him. She had never intended to hurt Stella, not once. The blame lay with the original owner of the body, not her. Why must she listen to these accusations? “I have no such intentions!” she shouted at his face, gasping to find breath. “Let me go!” Her foot lashed out, kicking him in the thigh, but he quickly pinned it down as well. Exhausted from her useless struggles, Eleanore realized she had to gather her strength and then perhaps bite off some skin from his handsome face. “You are just an obsessed man,” she snarled. “You don’t know how to treat a woman. You’re killing her!” Before she could finish, Caelestis silenced her with a violent grip around her throat. His hand tightened around her neck, cutting off her breath. Her wrists were free, but now her neck was caught, and every breath became a struggle. Panic surged through her as she struggled to find, her nails digged deep into at his arm in a desperate attempt to free herself. Caelestis’ true nature had finally appeared in front of Eleanore, and it scared her. She had already been afraid of him, but now the fear felt like it was gripping her very soul. Note: This is a dark fantasy romance novel. A war between Love and Obsession.

(Warning: 2nd Perspective Story) Sienna is far from calling herself an artist– she is a fraud. With a single stroke of her brush, she creates art works unlike any other– hallucinations on canvases. Wishing for what any artist would want, a chance for fame and as well as her master's praise, she found herself confronted with an opportunity of her lifetime. To paint for nobility. No matter how shrewd she is welcomed into the new world of art... She finds herself drawn to the allure of wealth, and love along the path. A gothic tale of art, ambition and déception.

(This is a dungeon core harem story!) Sylvan is a nymph. A nymph who had lived his entire life protected by a barrier. Hiding the fact that his tree was a dungeon. But now, someone took off the barrier! Tourists are besieging his tree, cutting off branches to use as presents! He has only one option left before him: he must use the mind-altering mushrooms which he grows near his dungeon tree to stop people from chopping his tree down! And it just so happens that he knows how to cook with a flare! Follow him as he feeds those who want to cut off his tree, brainwashes them, and finally levels up his dungeon. This was not a romance story... but then the kind vampire appeared, and the MC lost his heart. 3 Updates per day! @ 2 p.m., 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. (+8)

On her wedding day, Selene discovers her fiancé and best friend together. Heartbroken, she is devastated even further when they ridicule and body-shame her for her size. Drunk and hurt, she makes a reckless decision; to lose her virginity to a stranger just to prove them wrong. The next morning, she leaves after her father cuts her off. She returns as a single mother five years later, ready to start over. But when she begins her new job, she comes face-to-face with her CEO; the very same stranger from that fateful night… the father of her child. What will Selene do? Will she tell him the truth, or will she keep the secret buried?

Zephany Draven is a shy, clumsy celebrity journalist who is constantly ridiculed for not getting the big scoops. She is soft-spoken and easily intimidated, so she looks weak. However, behind closed doors, she's Eclipse, an altogether tougher, loud-mouthed agent and quite ruthless and efficient. Kendrick Montclair is a gentle, positive artist who loves his family and remains optimistic despite his struggles. His gentle nature makes him easy to take advantage of. But secretly, he's Obscura, a cold, ruthless agent who is efficient and silent. Both work as partners in a secret organization that preserves hidden truths erased by governments, yet they remain completely unaware of each other's true identities. Their goal is to reach the highest level of clearance to access classified information. But just when they're on the verge of success, they fail. Then, a mysterious man appears with an offer—a contract marriage in exchange for the information they desperately seek. Trapped with no alternative, they sign the deal. But neither expected what would happen next. ------------- Kendrick and Zephany sat by the glass wall, waiting for their food when a car suddenly crashed through. Kendrick pulled Zephany to safety just in time, but both got small cuts from the broken glass. "Are you okay?" they asked, checking each other. To their astonishment, the cuts healed before their eyes. Their minds raced. "Beside me, the only person I know who has that ability is." "No! She can't be that loud, short-tempered woman!" "No! He can't be that silent, obnoxious man!" "Did I marry my secret partner in crime?" They both shuddered at the thought.

Orphelin dès son plus jeune âge, Shi Yan, qui se retrouva avec une importante somme d'argent en héritage, éprouvait un désintérêt général pour la vie. Les seuls moments où il se sentait vivant, c'était quand l'adrénaline parcourait ses veines. Il découvrit rapidement que les sports extrêmes, le saut à l'élastique, la plongée souterraine et le parachutisme, lui procuraient les plus grandes montées d'adrénaline. Plus l'adrénaline était forte, plus il se rapprochait de la mort, plus il se sentait vivant. Se réveillant sur un tas de cadavres dans une terre inconnue, après une aventure de plongée qui s'était terminée de façon désastreuse, il réalisa rapidement que le corps qu'il possédait maintenant n'était pas le sien. Suivez Shi Yan alors qu'il explore ce nouveau monde où le danger guette à chaque coin de rue, et où la mort n'est qu'à un souffle ; un monde dans lequel Shi Yan ne pouvait se sentir plus vivant.

In the glittering, snake-infested court of Ignis, where power was a double-edged sword and loyalty a rare gem, Selanthia Amaris Nyxveil stood as a legend cloaked in infamy. Known by many names—*The Hound of the Emperor*, **The Cursed Sword*, **The Witch of Nyxveil*, and *The Abandoned One*—she was a weapon forged by duty and sharpened by betrayal. For forty long years, she served as the Emperor’s blade, cutting down threats to the throne with ruthless precision. Yet, behind the cold steel and the icy gaze, Selanthia harbored no love for the crown or the vipers who surrounded it. She was a woman bound by fate, not choice. At 48, weary of the endless machinations of the court, Selanthia chose to retire. With no family to call her own, she left behind the gilded cage of Ignis for the simplicity of the countryside. Her dreams were modest: to bake sweet treats, tend to chickens, lose herself in books she’d never had time to read, and find solace in the quiet rhythm of church prayers. A peaceful, ordinary life—a stark contrast to the blood-stained path she had walked for decades. But fate, it seemed, had other plans. Just 28 hours into her newfound tranquility, Selanthia’s life was brutally cut short. Poisoned and attacked in the dead of night, she breathed her last beneath a cold, uncaring sky. Her final thoughts were not of vengeance or regret for the life she had led, but of the life she had never known. She wished for love, for a kind and handsome partner, for children whose laughter might have filled the void in her heart. She wished she had never taken up the sword, that she might have written a different ending to her tale. Yet, death was not the end. Selanthia awoke not in the afterlife but in a world both familiar and strange. Perched high in a cherry blossom tree, she was greeted by the voice of Rina, her long-dead confidante. Now, thrust into a bewildering new reality, Selanthia must unravel the threads of this strange second chance. Is this a cruel jest of the gods, a dream spun from her dying regrets, or something far more sinister? And why, of all people, THAT MAN—who disappeared without a word— is acting all weird? As the petals of the cherry blossoms fall around her, Selanthia finds herself caught in a web of mystery, romance, and perhaps, redemption. But in this enchanted new life, where nothing is as it seems, can she unravel the twist of life brought forward by THAT MAN? Or will the shadows of her past rise to claim her once more?

Amelie Conley, the eldest daughter of a revered Alpha family, was once expected to carry on her family’s proud legacy. However, when she turned sixteen, she failed to awaken her wolf, which made her earn the scornful title—the Curse of the Conley Family. At eighteen, she found her destined mate and carried his child, believing she had finally been given a chance at happiness. But when she rushed to share the news, she found him in a compromising position with her younger sister, Flora. Betrayal cut deeper than any wound, but the final blow came when he rejected her without hesitation, declaring Flora as his true mate. Shunned and heartbroken, Amelie made the painful decision to leave her pack for the sake of her unborn child. But just as she tried to escape, she was ambushed—hunted down like prey. Desperate to protect herself and the life growing inside her, Amelie fled blindly, only to collapse into the arms of an enigmatic stranger—Gabriel Sinclair. Gabriel was no ordinary man. He was the Alpha Prince, a name feared across the nation. For twelve long years, he had scoured the lands for his mate, only to find nothing. He had convinced himself that the Moon Goddess despised him, just as his own mother had. But the moment he laid eyes on Amelie, everything changed. "Please, sleep with me," Amelie suddenly requested. Gabriel’s lips curled into a smirk. "If you agree to sleep with me whenever I desire," he countered. "I will do whatever you want. Please, let’s go inside, Mister.” What Amelie didn’t know was that the man she was about to give herself to was none other than the infamous Dark Tyrant—the Alpha Prince, Gabriel Sinclair, whose intentions were still unknown to her. ~~~~ Follow me on Instagram: rayoflight__pcy

BLURB ; A MYSTICAL ROMANCE NOVEL (PARANORMAL ROMANCE) In the human realm, stands the dimension that cuts between the heavens and the hell and Sage happens to get entangled with hell itself. As a princess she has no right to what she wants and she gets entangled to the Devil's son. With no other choice she accepts to marry the dangerous and cursed third prince of crestthane but she is glad to finally leave the palace and she hopes to see her real mother again, and to find out whether or not she is dead… Imagine diving into a novel where you would get to see the devil himself, his wife, son.., and daughter in law. Have you ever wondered to hear the real truth about how the devil happened to become who he is now?, and why heaven often meets hell?, if yes.., then dive into this mystical romance novel between Angels and Demons…..

I, Marius Devin, hereby reject and divorce you, Annika Lativia, as my mate." His voice is like a knife stabbing through her chest and cutting her heart into small pieces. He looks at her with a face that shows no emotion at all. At that moment, the princess knows that he is determined to cut her out of his life. "I, Annika Lativia, accept your rejection wholeheartedly. I hope you will be happy now, Alpha Prince." -/-/-/- Annika Lativia is a poor princess born without receiving love and affection from others. She was abused, maltreated, and threatened all her life. But because of a huge incident with her stepbrother, Annika was forced to flee away from her kingdom. When she thought her life would finally come to an end, an Alpha saved her and pulled her out of the abyss. He is Prince Marius Devin, the Alpha Prince of their enemy kingdom and her mate. Seeing her situation, the Alpha offered the princess a deal—He would marry her in exchange for a child. During the three years of their marriage, not only did Annika find herself loving her mate. She also succeeded in conceiving their child. But before the princess can share the news, Prince Marius divorces her and even ends their fated connection. Hurt and lost, Annika disappeared from their lives and promised not to come back. Seven years later, Annika has to go back to her kingdom due to some unavoidable circumstances. The moment it happens, Annika already knows she will need to face the people who broke her heart in the past including her former mate.

Adam Anderson’s world turned upside down after an accident landed him in a society where women ruled. Waking in the hospital, he found himself inexplicably married to his estranged childhood friend, Claire, a woman weighed down by a secret. But Claire’s secret came with a price. One that gave Caterina De Luca, Boston’s ruthless Mafia queen, the perfect excuse to force her way into Adam’s life. With Caterina tightening her grip and his marriage crumbling under the weight of unspoken truths, Adam faced an impossible choice: resist, or surrender to the woman who would stop at nothing to claim him. Women out number men 3:1 in the new world. This story is set in the same world as Finding a Yandere in Reverse World. You do not need to have read that story at all to enjoy this one. Discord link to get character pictures and updates easily. https://discord.gg/bQ4GzeBXV8

“I should hate you. I have every reason to. But I can’t stay away, and I don’t know if that makes you my salvation—or my undoing.” Ellie never expected to see Aiden Hartley again—the boy who had made Noah’s life a nightmare. When he disappeared after high school, she thought she could leave the past behind. But then, on her first day of college, she finds him sitting in front of her—Noah’s new roommate. This Aiden isn’t the same. He’s quieter, harder to read and maddeningly protective, but there’s an edge to him that makes her hesitate. Ellie wants to hate him. She should hate him. But something in the way he looks at her pulls her in, and despite herself, she can’t shake the pull. As Ellie unravels the truth about her parents’ murder, she’s dragged into a dangerous world of secrets, betrayal, and violence—secrets Aiden may be hiding from her. With danger closing in and nowhere left to run, Ellie must decide if Aiden is someone she can trust, or if he’s just another piece of the darkness that threatens to consume her. Some loves are born from hatred. Some betrayals cut too deep. And some truths are better left buried—before they destroy everything she’s fought to hold together.

Do you often brush into a game, the opening of a fire, surrounded by ice and snow, the resources all rely on human transportation, and monsters come to attack at any time ...... Xia Hong woke up to such a world. Ice and snow rampage, cold beasts dominate the earth, civilization is lost, all the people and things that once appeared have been unknown and infested into a powerful monster, and the human race has been reduced to the shadow of the cold winter to live in the humble race, the destruction is imminent. Fortunately, Xia Hong has brought a camp system that can be upgraded indefinitely. [Small Fire Pile] - [Iron Making Furnace] - [Blazing Sun Tripod] ...... [Wooden Pile] - [Martial Arts Training Ground] - [Martial Arts Hall] ...... Green Bamboo Hedge] - [Black Clay Wall] - [Iron Wall] ...... [Marking Stone] - [Memorandum Board] - [Yingling Monument] ...... ............ As Xia Hong cuts through the cold beasts, destroys the weird monsters, and continues to gather human beings, disperses the cold winter, and explores the territory, the mystery of this world is gradually being uncovered in its entirety.

masahiro kusakabe was sentenced to execution due to his irresponsibility, the city then decided to let him show his faith by cutting his own eye out. now masahiro is a demon slaying warrior for the city, then an old family friend shows up and gives him the opportunity to pick both paths will masahiro accept the friends offer?.

Chifuyu’s life is flipped upside down when he’s brought into the world of hunters and vampires. His tale will bring happiness, laughter, sadness, and pain to himself as well as those around him. A new journey begins. I will be posting this story on RoyalRoad.com *** Hello to all those reading and thank you for taking the time to check out my series. This is my first story that I'm posting online and I am serious about writing Vampire Legacy to be the best it can be. Though I do need to make clear that the first 100-200 chapters will be a mix of comedy and serious arcs. This will be a fantasy action story just as much as a comedy/slice of life story until the true plot kicks in. I plan to go all in with the comedy, then when we get to a certain turning point, the breaks will not stop with 13 long continuous serious arcs that will go until the finale. This novel will definitely be at least 500 chapters. I hope you all stay and see what I have to offer. *The cover is fanart for the anime The Case Study of Vanitas. I’m using it instead of the basic book cover until I draw the key visual myself.*

Evan Hayes was just another face in the city—until the day an ancient amulet chose him. In a forgotten alley, a relic pulsed with a mysterious energy, thrusting Evan into a cascade of vivid visions: cosmic palaces, mystic warriors, and an impending battle between timeless forces. Suddenly, his ordinary world shatters, and he is pulled into the hidden realm of the Celestial Nexus—a place where arcane powers, secret orders, and ancient prophecies converge. Haunted by the echo of an age-old destiny, Evan discovers a power lying dormant within him, one that challenges everything he thought he knew. Torn between the safe confines of his modern life and a mesmerizing new reality, he finds himself at the heart of a dangerous struggle where every alliance is uncertain and every betrayal cuts deep. As shadowy forces close in and the cosmic balance teeters on the edge, Evan must choose: succumb to the chaos or embrace the spark that could unite two worlds. The journey ahead is fraught with peril, mystery, and the promise of transformation. Dive into a tale where the ordinary collides with the extraordinary—and destiny awaits in every heartbeat.

Some people say the journey is what matters, not for him. He only wants the ending, finding himself in another world he is ready to rule over everything. Only time will tell if he fails miserably or acheives flawless victory. .

She is the daughter of an Alpha whose family had conquered the last demon wolf in Illyria. Esmeray is born into the prestigious Alpha family, known as the Montague. But after her father's untimely death, her life becomes a nightmare of abuse at the hands of her cruel stepmother and stepbrother, who torment her for lacking a wolf. Desperate for salvation, she dreams of a mate who would come and rescue her from the cruelty of her pack. When he finally arrived, her hopes were shattered, for he had only come to reject her. Her only connection to her family's proud heritage is her striking blue hair, a sacred legacy from her ancestors. But in a desperate bid for freedom, Esmeray cuts her hair to escape being sold to a rogue. Her daring action pushes her to the precipice of death, unwittingly awakening a powerful demon wolf, imprisoned for 15 long years. This Alpha demon, who has yearned revenge and bloodthirst, is instantly drawn to Esmeray the moment he senses her, and he is determined to keep her at his side at all cost. In the world of wolves, the hunt is everything — and he has found a prey worth chasing.

The heaven and earth are my world. Life is for me to be entertained. The stars are for me to pluck and the mountains exist for me to test my strength. Higher than the gods, stronger than the heavens, I shall stand above all. With just my blade in hand I shall cut through all that blocks my path. Cultivation stages: Mortal, Soul, Earth, Sky, Master, True Master... Cale = three metres

Pain cuts deep into our hearts and even when we heal, scars remind us of all we have had to go through. Eva has to move on when her friends help her get a new job but there's a condition that comes with it, her new boss seeks a fake wife and somehow she fits the description. And though she is hesitant, she has no idea she is about to embark on a whirlwind romance. Visit the story of a young lady that has to go through immense pain, owing to the loss of her beloved. Love scares her, she's about to try again, but life proves that the challenges aren't over yet... Follow Eva as she picks up the broken pieces of her once perfect fairytale and see if Nathan has what it takes to make her fall on in love again.

Reborn into her 100th and final life, Ji Li Mei is trapped in hard mode within a cultivation system. But this time, she's unlocked the goddess route. Can she survive in a world of cut throat cultivators teeming with enemies old and new to reach ascension to godhood? Or will she meet another bloody end?

Her name was Aileen Woods. She used to be a bright child, but she was not fortunate enough to have a normal life. Ill and bedridden, she slowly lost affect and cut herself off from outer reality, as her only joy was to construct a complex fantasy world. Eventually, she met her demise. Nevertheless, her story did not end there. Who is to say that death is our last path? For her, it was just the beginning. She had been given a second chance now as Lynett Maedis Whiteheart. Reborn as a goddess in the very world she created, it was now up to her to write her own story. "This time, let's try to live normally."

Athanasia Eckart, a young duchess, is forced to navigate the complexities of court politics after her parents' tragic death. As she seeks to reclaim her rightful place, she must confront the darkness within herself and the treacherous landscape of the royal court. With the help of her swordsmanship skills and her unwavering determination, Athanasia must fight against those who seek to destroy her and her family's legacy. But as she delves deeper into the world of court politics, she begins to realize that the line between good and evil is not always clear-cut. Will Athanasia be able to overcome the challenges that lie ahead, or will she succumb to the darkness that threatens to consume her? Genre: Young Adult, Fantasy, Romance

Sophie and Daniel have built their marriage on love, not money. Scraping by in a tiny apartment, working long hours, and sharing cheap takeout, they believe they’re in it together—until Sophie discovers the truth. Daniel isn’t struggling. He never was. He’s the heir to a massive fortune, secretly sitting on millions while Sophie worried about rent. When she finds out, the betrayal cuts deep. Was their love ever real, or was she just an unwitting participant in his experiment to "live simply"? As Sophie grapples with the lies, Daniel insists he only hid his wealth to protect their love from corruption. But now, their marriage is unraveling. Sophie can’t trust him, and Daniel doesn’t understand why she won’t just enjoy the life he’s ready to give her. Money was never supposed to come between them—but now, it threatens to destroy everything. Can they rebuild their marriage on truth, or will their love crumble under the weight of Daniel’s hidden riches?

"In a realm brimming with wonder and intrigue, a youthful maiden called Maisie finds herself situated in an environment foreign to her. Seeking direction, she immerses herself in diverse civilizations and gradually familiarizes herself with the unknown. But as she delves deeper into her surroundings, she stumbles upon an underlying secret hidden within a greater narrative."

A young software developer's life changes drastically when he receives a massive payout for his groundbreaking program. But on New Year's Eve, just as his fortune arrives, a tragic accident cuts his celebration short. Instead of death, he awakens in a world he knows all too well - one he's spent countless nights reading about on his tablet. Now trapped in a child's body, in a realm where power and birthright determine everything, he must navigate his second chance with nothing but his wits, modern knowledge, and the bitter lessons of his first life. In a world of magic and nobility, perhaps a mind shaped by code and survival will prove more valuable than any inherited privilege.

In a reality where fate governs all, one being was never meant to wake. Severence was a name long lost to time, a figure buried so deep in history that even the gods dared not speak of him. Yet, despite their efforts, he has awakened. Not by fate. Not by design. But by something else. He remembers everything. The battles he fought. The gods he defied. The moment he took up The Unmaking, a weapon that does not kill but erases. The war that should have ended with his existence vanishing forever. And yet, here he stands once more. Whole. Alive. Awake. But he does not know why. Cast adrift in a multiverse of endless worlds—where heroes wage war, where gods weave their schemes, where titans clash and destinies are written—Severence searches for an answer. Every world recoils at his presence. Every being, mortal or divine, whispers his name in terror. Every force in existence seems desperate to deny him the truth. Something woke him. Something brought him back. But why? From the burning battlefields of the Holy Grail War to the war-torn realms of gods and monsters, from futuristic dystopias to cosmic battlegrounds—Severence walks the path beyond fate, seeking the answer hidden even from him. And with each world, the whispers grow louder. "He has awakened." "The blade that unmakes walks once more." "Even the gods cannot escape its cut." Severence simply tightens his grip on The Unmaking. Let the gods tremble. Let the universes break. He will carve his own path—until he finds the truth. A/N:**The art used for the cover is AI generated.** A/N:**All other characters except the OG belong to their respective creators.** **This is a fanfic**

Time of the Avenger Sophie Clarke spent years sharpening the cutting edge of her revenge. The corrupt billionaire who destroyed her father, Ethan Hayes, is a man above the law—but below hers. Through deception and determination, she infiltrates his life, presenting herself as an artist seeking a sponsor. But the closer she gets, the greater the uncertainty. Ethan is not the cruel monster she had imagined. His niceness, his vulnerability, and what he keeps secret threaten to ruin everything she believes. But someone else is pulling the strings in the shadows. As Sophie learns the true mastermind behind her father's downfall, she realizes she might not be the only player of a deadly game. With betrayal on every hand, she has to decide—will she destroy Ethan, or will she save him? And if she makes the wrong choice, will it be her own destruction that she brings about instead? A breathless tale of revenge, betrayal, and forbidden passion, Time of the Avenger will keep you panting until the last page.

Why..... Why. As the heavy wall crashed my body and broking my bones I saw them. My father head being cutting. My mother humiliated in front of me and for my little twins brother they became a meat for their dogs. As I saw all my family members head being cut and made a wall from them I saw them with smile on their face broken every micro of my own humanity and turn to nothing. As the evil take over with the fire of rage for revenge over every thing and everyone

Summary: Haruto, an overworked and sleep-deprived novelist, finally finishes a novel after being forced to write 100 chapters in two days by his terrifying boss. Exhausted, he vows to start a new life—but before he can, he collapses and dies. Instead of finding peace in the afterlife, he wakes up in a mysterious white void, greeted by a seductive yet mischievous goddess named Alice. Alice reveals that Haruto left 50 of his past stories unfinished, and as punishment (or perhaps a twisted reward), she offers him a deal: he must enter his own unfinished stories and become the protagonist to complete them. If he succeeds, he can finally rest—or claim Alice as his reward. Thrown into the worlds of his own creation, Haruto must navigate dangerous adventures, face the characters he abandoned, and somehow finish his stories while dealing with Alice’s constant teasing. Will he survive his own plots, or will his own writing be the death of him… again?