Ambivalence

In her eyes , it's a choice yet she doesn't realize, what lies beyond those cold , dark and grey mysterious orbs is many emotions enclosed , left far in the recess of his mind. All he sees is her beauty , that is enhanced by her amiable personality. Will this be his weakness or become his strength , will he arouse suspicion in her inoccent perspective. Will he win her heart , will she resist his peculiar charms. Who will triumph in this ambivalence accociation.

–– Ambivalence (n.) the state of having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someone. "I want you to look at me. I want you to pay attention to me. I want you to praise me, to say that I did well. I want you to love me and only me. "I hate you and I hate this world. But it's too sad for me to leave it alone, unattended in the hands of greedy humans filled with sins and hatred. "But then again, I'm not one to say that, am I?" Life was never fun. I'm ambivalent about the importance of my breath. Was it supposed to be worth smiling for? Was it supposed to be worth living for? I'm perplexed. What is it that I'm supposed to live for aside from your words? "I wanted to say 'I'm sorry' for a long, long time..." –– || DISCLAIMER(S) || •⠀This book is not completed and is still serializing. •⠀The picture I used for the cover is not mine, it belongs to its artist(s). If you are the artist(s) and you want me to take the picture down, I will gladly do so~! Or you can perhaps notify me to give you proper credit(s)! •⠀This is a work of fiction, however, it is based on a real-life experience. If there are any similarities in organizations' names or a person's name, they are all purely accidental. •⠀This story will be updated when I have time, based on the server time (17.00 GMT+8). •⠀Under the stage of editing: typos, grammar mistakes, miscast of words, etc. I apologize if you become confused or even received so many notifications for it. –– || WARNING(S)|| •⠀Mentions of blood, killing, death, etc. will be up ahead. If you are uncomfortable with the mention or even the thought of self-harm, then please don't read this book. •⠀Some lines of the characters might be disturbing to some (demons' lines, maniacal laughter, mentions of killing, etc.).  •⠀Please mind these warnings before reading the story. You have been warned. •⠀If you're starting to feel sick when reading for too long or staring at your screen for a while, please stop reading immediately as your health is more important. –– You can reach me out on: DISCORD Xierryne#9968 –– Started: September 22nd, 2021 Completed: ??? ––

He has a heart of ice... but for her, he'd burn the world. Alex Volkov is a devil blessed with the face of an angel and cursed with a past he can’t escape. Driven by a tragedy that has haunted him for most of his life, his ruthless pursuits for success and vengeance leave little room for matters of the heart. But when he’s forced to look after his best friend’s sister, he starts to feel something in his chest: A fire that could end his world as he knew it Ava Chen is a free spirit trapped by nightmares of a childhood she can’t remember. But despite her broken past, she’s never stopped seeing the beauty in the world…including the heart beneath the icy exterior of a man she shouldn’t want. Her brother’s best friend. Her neighbor. Her savior and her downfall. She can never be his…but he’s taking her anyway. Stoic, broody, and arrogant, elite bodyguard Rhys Larsen has two rules: 1) Protect his clients at all costs 2) Do not become emotionally involved. Ever. He has never once been tempted to break those rules…until her. Bridget von Ascheberg. A princess with a stubborn streak that matches his own and a hidden fire that reduces his rules to ash. She’s nothing he expected and everything he never knew he needed. Day by day, inch by inch, she breaks down his defenses until he’s faced with a truth he can no longer deny: he swore an oath to protect her, but all he wants is to ruin her. Take her. Regal, strong-willed, and bound by the chains of duty, Princess Bridget dreams of the freedom to live and love as she chooses. But when her brother abdicates, she’s suddenly faced with the prospect of a loveless, politically expedient marriage and a throne she never wanted. And as she navigates the intricacies—and treacheries—of her new role - she must also hide her desire for a man she can’t have. Her bodyguard. Her protector. Her ultimate ruin. Unexpected and forbidden, theirs is a love that could destroy a kingdom…and doom them both.

In the presence of light darkness conceals itself, In the presence of darkness a favor light does not return, But light can be good as well as corrupted For the pain of betrayal does not come from thy enemy, But the one in which they trust and call thy friend. The devil was once an angel, So do you think his glow has faded? On the faces of beautiful people lie hearts bitter and jaded, So do not believe that darkness is bad and light is good, For the light can deceive but the darkness is blunt and never would. In a world where humans no longer walk the earth, animals were given a second chance at redemption by an unknown entity. King Leonidas, the first host of the light brought the world back into peace with his works. But Senone, an unfortunate soul desperate for power by whatever means necessary, cursed herself in an attempt to be like him, almost ruining the world once more. Overthrown by her granddaughter Hestia, the world regained its peace but with Leonidas' light no longer present. This new Earth has been left in control of the animals and the Lion Prides of the Savannah rule by fear, might and ambivalence. This story follows the adventures of a young powerless Lion by the name of Apollo as he ventures to find his place in a world where animals are blessed with abilities. Is he truly powerless, will he use his short comings to his advantage? Or did he just pull the short straw? Stick with us to find out what secrets this young lion holds?

Japanese : 価値のない男の生まれ変わり：私、オートマトン Romaji : Kachinonai otoko no umarekawari: Watashi, ōtomaton ****** This story weren't copyrighted nor changed, it is original novel publication from the author. ****** "It is only in the extremes, on the margins of existence, where life is worth living, where we can learn what's possible for ourselves and for the rest of humanity. The middle of the road leads nowhere , it reveals nothing about man other than ambivalence and fear." - Rosenbaum Thane *******

A medical doctor falls in love with a photographer and get married, they decide to take a vacation to an African country, their curiosity brought them into the shuddery woods and they become preys to the pernicious predator—ambivalent of their survival.

The Great Gatsby is a 1925 novel by American writer F. Scott Fitzgerald. Set in the Jazz Age on Long Island, near New York City, the novel depicts first-person narrator Nick Carraway's interactions with mysterious millionaire Jay Gatsby and Gatsby's obsession to reunite with his former lover, Daisy Buchanan. The novel was inspired by a youthful romance Fitzgerald had with socialite Ginevra King, and the riotous parties he attended on Long Island's North Shore in 1922. Following a move to the French Riviera, Fitzgerald completed a rough draft of the novel in 1924. He submitted it to editor Maxwell Perkins, who persuaded Fitzgerald to revise the work over the following winter. After making revisions, Fitzgerald was satisfied with the text, but remained ambivalent about the book's title and considered several alternatives. Painter Francis Cugat's cover art greatly impressed Fitzgerald, and he incorporated aspects of it into the novel. After its publication by Scribner's in April 1925, The Great Gatsby received generally favorable reviews, though some literary critics believed it did not equal Fitzgerald's previous efforts. Compared to his earlier novels, Gatsby was a commercial disappointment, selling fewer than 20,000 copies by October, and Fitzgerald's hopes of a monetary windfall from the novel were unrealized. When the author died in 1940, he believed himself to be a failure and his work forgotten. During World War II, the novel experienced an abrupt surge in popularity when the Council on Books in Wartime distributed free copies to American soldiers serving overseas. This new-found popularity launched a critical and scholarly re-examination, and the work soon became a core part of most American high school curricula and a part of American popular culture. Numerous stage and film adaptations followed in the subsequent decades. Gatsby continues to attract popular and scholarly attention. Contemporary scholars emphasize the novel's treatment of social class, inherited versus self-made wealth, gender, race, and environmentalism, and its cynical attitude towards the American Dream. One persistent item of criticism is an allegation of antisemitic stereotyping. The Great Gatsby is widely considered to be a literary masterwork and a contender for the title of the Great American Novel.

Mateo is your typical fire-boy. Criminal, argumentative, ambivalent. Ambition is something he's long forgotten. But when a star topples out of the sky and falls into his lap, it unlocks a Mantle—a strange device of miracles and growth. It looks suspiciously like a cape. If he wants to survive, he'll have to get stronger. He’ll have to navigate the muddy world of Mantled politics and break open the secrets at the very heart of everything. More than that—he’ll have to decide for himself what's right and what's wrong. Rubber Smoke is a cape progression fantasy—think Worm meets Akira. It features a dark and mysterious world, a rational, resourceful protagonist, and a set of complex factions at war. Progression is slow at first, as Mateo transitions from his old life to the new, and then takes off :). Rubber Smoke updates on RoyalRoad ahead of other sites: https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/74364/rubber-smoke-cape-progression-fantasy

In the fantastical land of Azalea, one singular academy holds control over everything. Though the gods disappeared without a trace with their likeliest assumption being their return to heaven, they try to defend the holy land via their students. Formally known as the Eons, the studentship of Azalea's academy battle for the protection of their country in a land who despite centuries, still recovers from the wounds of a calamity. You could say that those days are long gone, but anguish seldom waits for others, and a new wave of dangers await them all. A boy who has no recollection of his own life joins a group of ambivalent yet connected students known as the Lesser Council to gather enough members to be sent on official missions which benefits them far more than normal quests. This boy has another mission, however, and he who is neutral and without much emotion will witness the colors and shades of the human heart, interacting with his group and learning what he has missed out on in his years of solitude. Alongside this boy, Renier, are the rest of the Lesser Council. Each one is unique in their own curious ways. Every one has their goods and bads, and just how Renier will deal with their imperfections is something only time will tell. Nobody realizes however that in the millennia that humanity has tried to take back what they lost, their once omnipresent guides have long since parted. And the land hides the ugly scars of disaster, distrust, and betrayal.