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The sky gradually darkened, and a crescent moon rose above the treetops. Tonight's moon was different from usual, its color a dark red, its halo hazy, as if obscured by frosted glass, giving off an eerie vibe in the silence. Under the faint red moonlight, the village in the countryside appeared unusually quiet. Most households had already closed their doors, and only a few still had lights on. However, these scattered lights didn't seem to bring any warmth; instead, they added to the strange silence. A…- 380.6 K • Completed
- The candle flames in the room flickered simultaneously, their cores wavering as if brushed by an invisible hand, teetering on the verge of extinguishing. Yet, in this dim light, Wei Yang witnessed a scene he would never forget for the rest of his life. A slender black rope extended from the mouth of the humanoid monster, nearly a meter long, wriggling and squirming like the tentacle of some coelenterate. His heart pounded fiercely. Although the Three Corpses were born as one, their forms differed. The…
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Taegang, unlike other alphas, had hardly ever taken a beta. There was a mental satisfaction that could only be felt in sex with his own omega. And an omega was an existence that ought to be protected and loved. Taegang was an alpha who knew how to cherish his omega. The reason he had been rough with Seowoo all this time was because he disliked him that much. A half-breed with dirty blood and even stupidity to boot. Was it because the first impression of him wearing shabby clothes and not even seeming to…- 99.1 K • Completed
Outside the cabin, orders echoed amidst bright flames. After the crew rescued them and led them into the cabin, a ship doctor came to examine their injuries. Clearly experienced with maritime illnesses, the doctor immediately recognized the signs of a firearm wound when the young general removed his armor. His face betrayed no surprise as he said, "It's merely a graze from a musket ball, the flesh torn and bone shattered, but fortunately, no major tendons were damaged. However, you must rest and…- 643.5 K • Completed
- On this day, the emperor did not attend court, citing the empress dowager's serious illness. The filially devoted emperor had spent fifteen days in fasting and prayer at the imperial temple, praying for the empress dowager. When Xia Chao went to the Imperial Academy early in the morning to take leave for Xu Chun, he reported back that due to the leaking roof, the Ministry of Works had arranged for repairs. Thus, the students of the Imperial Academy were instructed to study independently at home for half a…
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- Xu Chun was ultimately coaxed into bed early that night, receiving just a taste of sweetness before he was lulled to sleep. Xu Chun was easy to please, contentedly hugging Xie Yi until morning came, only to find him gone again, attending the morning court session. He rose slowly, had his breakfast, then summoned Liu Shun and the others to attend to his writing utensils. He sat upright, meticulously penning his ideas and methods for several memorials. In his heart, he thought that this would only be seen…
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Ten minutes later, the secretary finished printing the contract but couldn’t find Jiang Yuan.She hurried back to the CEO’s office and reported to the young man reviewing financial statements at his desk, "Mr. Xie, Mr. Jiang isn’t in the lounge."Xie Chenchu lifted his eyes and nodded slightly. "Leave the contract here. Go back to your work."The secretary placed the contract on the desk and left.Xie Chenchu switched to the surveillance footage on his computer, closed the window after seeing the room…- 244.1 K • Completed
“Sunbae, I think you misunderstood. I never got annoyed at you.” “The food is here.” The timing was ridiculous. Before he could make a proper excuse, two bowls landed on the table. Jaeha’s jaw opened slightly as he looked at them. He didn’t know why it was called Turtle Pork Cutlet, but the size was like a washbasin. Shouldn’t they change the name to something like Basin Cutlet? Leaving him flustered, Hamin poured a ton of sauce and soaked the cutlet. Watching him make it soggy…- 160.1 K • Completed
- God's Five Slaps Back then, when we were just ready to love, God warned us: You cannot love each other. We didn't care and loved passionately, like a raging fire. Then, without mercy, God gave us five slaps. 1. God said: You cannot love each other. At that time, our love had not yet sprouted; we were content as two seeds of unknown origin and uncertain destination. God exploited this inherent contentment within us. The moment our love began to stir, He delivered the first slap, banishing that seed…
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Chapter 37: Nine Out of Ten Gambles End in Loss "Hurry up, hurry up, don't miss the press conference..." "Almost done... Haha, you lowly commoner, this is what you deserve. Why don't you look in the mirror? How can someone like you be worthy of going to the same school as us!" Inside the locked toilet stall, a bucket of ice water was poured down from above, instantly soaking me. This happened when I was 17. Upon hearing the words "press conference," I immediately recalled the corresponding…- 246.6 K • Ongoing
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