tainted cain

[Status: COMPLETED] [Trigger warning for attempted suicide. First 100 chapters are filled with angst and drama but I promise it will get better on later chapters.] “I am not happy anymore.” Her husband said with a straight face. “Let’s get divorced.” Three months ago, when she found out about her husband’s unfaithfulness, Li Xiuying had hoped that it was a mistake, that he had a lapse of judgement. Three months later, he delivered the ultimatum without the decency to tell her the real reason he’d ask for separation. “I simply don’t love you anymore.” was the only thing he said. Determined to move on, she was about to leave and go to her twin sister, but fate had different plans. The mistress had caused her demise, and what could be, would never be. Enraged by the knowledge of what her beloved sister went through, Li Chuntao abandoned her dream of becoming a doctor to avenge her sister. Disguising herself as her dead sister, Li Chuntao faked amnesia to cover her flaws while portraying Mu Jianyu’s innocent wife. Amidst her quest to seek justice for her sister’s death, will Li Chuntao finally acknowledge the love she had long denied for herself, or will she allow hatred to consume her? Editor/Proofreader: ninaviews Update release: 2 chapters on weekdays --------------------- Little Miss Series (1) Little Miss Devil: The President's Mischievous Wife (completed) (2) Little Miss Witch: Revenge of the Tainted Angel (completed) (3) Little Miss Sunshine: Conquer the Emperor's Heart (4) Little Miss Trouble: The Emperor's Rebellious Consort (5) Little Miss Heiress: The 30 Days Free Trial Lover (6) Little Miss Fae: Banshee in the Modern World (7) Little Miss Immortal: The Nine-Tailed Imperial Consort --------------------- My Other Books (1) PS I'm (Not) Over You (2) Gourmet Empress: Hubby, Why's Your Name on the Menu? (3) Evil Husband, Glutton Wife: Buy Miss Piggy, Get Free Little Buns Official Website: https://www.anjeeriku.com/ Join our discussion on discord: https://discord.gg/DjFUwGK Buy me a coffee: https://ko-fi.com/anjeeriku Donations: paypal.me/anjeeriku Follow me: facebook.com/anjeeriku instagram.com/anjeeriku

MATURE CONTENT (21+) *WPC #183 Female Lead - Flash Marriage to the Prince Bronze Winner Albert Louis Duke of Hamilton met Annabelle Taylor, making the two of them accidentally bound by the past and entered into a palace full of conflicts and power struggles. They are also connected with Prince Harry and Princess Catherine. Involved in the twists and turns of royal politics. Apart from the conflict between the kingdoms, they also have an interesting love story. Annabelle, Harry and Catherine’s struggles make them even stronger.

I was human. He was cursed. And one night changed everything. Everyone says crossing Azrael is a mistake. But I’ve never been good at following rules. He was dangerous. Arrogant. Wickedly irresistible. He was the kind of man people whispered about but never dared approach. Everyone feared him. Everyone obeyed him. Everyone, except me. The first time our eyes met, he didn’t look at me like I was invisible. He looked at me like I was already his. Cold, merciless, dangerously beautiful. I should have stayed away, but once I tasted him, I could no longer escape.

A Fair Warning Before You Read: Let’s get one thing straight right now—you might find this novel boring. If you are looking for a fast-paced power fantasy where the protagonist gets an overpowered cheat system, accidentally builds a harem, and spams flashy ultimate attacks to obliterate arrogant young masters, do not read this book. I do not want to waste your time. This story is a slow burn. It is heavily focused on the mechanics of combat, the psychological weight of trauma, and the agonizing friction of survival. You will read chapters dedicated entirely to footwork, breathing techniques, and mana circulation. You will watch the protagonist struggle to take a single step because his soul is deteriorating. The romance does not happen overnight; it is a slow, quiet build based on mutual respect and emotional healing. There are no easy victories here. But if you want a grounded, brutal, and emotionally mature dark fantasy where every ounce of power comes with a devastating price—welcome. The Story: In his past life, Han Jae-Won was a special operations commander. He died in the mud, his legs shattered, apologizing to a squad that had already been wiped out. He wakes up in a new world as Cain, a boy born into a society governed by divine law, magical systems, and sacred Marks. But when Cain undergoes the awakening ritual, the gods give him nothing. The relic remains dark. He is declared "Unmarked"—an anomaly completely ignored by the heavens. But Cain doesn’t need divine blessings. He has the discipline of a soldier. Through grueling, manual training, Cain adapts to a world of magic using pure tactical combat, spatial awareness, and lethal efficiency. He builds a quiet life, forming deep, grounded bonds with a small group of comrades who respect his iron-clad restraint: Rei, a sharp and competitive vanguard; Liora, a proud noble who becomes his equal; and Aera, a gentle healer who becomes his emotional anchor. But the world does not let anomalies live in peace. During a catastrophic dungeon break, Cain is pushed to the brink of death. In his desperation, he awakens something buried deep beneath the world’s foundations. The Black Veil. It is not a system upgrade. It is not a cool, edgy transformation. It is a parasitic, ancient curse left behind by Elios, the First Unmarked—a man whose mind broke under the weight of survival until he slaughtered his own people. When Cain inherits the Black Veil, his RPG-like system dies entirely. He is cut off from the world's laws. Worse, the Black Veil begins eating his soul. Every time he relies on its terrifying power to save his friends, his Soul Integrity drops, his perception of reality distorts, and his humanity slips away. His existence soon triggers a divine alarm. Terrified of the Black Veil’s evolution, the gods do not send monsters. They send the Divine Executors—humans blessed with absolute, reality-bending laws, tasked with erasing Cain from existence. What follows is a brutal, tactical war between Divine Law and the Second Unmarked. Cain must fight using dual blades, spatial manipulation, and his own blood, pushing himself into catastrophic overloads to protect the people he loves. Cain: The Unwritten Soul is a story about the tragedy of power. It is about a soldier who refuses to let his trauma turn him into a monster, fighting a desperate war to hold onto his humanity, his friends, and his mind before the darkness consumes him completely.

“Loyalty? I am loyal, but only to myself.” “Friendship? Only the dead are my friends.” “Love? it's merely an obstruction.” .... If given a chance, would you walk the path of a righteous hero who is blessed by heaven or an unrighteous demon who seeks to wipe out the heavens itself? This story follows the journey of a villain, Bai Ming. Transmigrating into this cruel yet beautiful world of cultivators, where strength is always absolute and killing is just a way of life. In a world where right or wrong is insignificant and only an individual's ability matters, be it strength, wisdom, luck, or status. We follow Bai Ming as he lies, cheats, schemes, and slaughters his way to the apex of power. Ruthless and amoral, Bai Ming has no need to hold back in his pursuit of strength. To achieve his goals, Bai Ming shall walk the path of an unrelenting demon. A demon who shall laugh crazily in the face of death and never regret, lament or grieve in the hour of failure. He shall stand alone against the world and embrace the waves of loneliness with acceptance in his heart. ......... Warning: •The mc is a very ruthless and selfish person, definitely not for the weak-hearted. •No romance or harem.

The Bonded by Blood Trilogy : Book 1 - Tainted He's not destined to save the world, he's destined to doom it. After an argument with his best friend gets out of control, Marcus Nelson finds himself expelled from the boarding school he has been attending for the last seven years. He is forced to return to his hometown, where he finds not everything is quite as he remembers. He soon learns that he has more to deal with than just high school parties and crushes. There's a whole world that's been shrouded away from him behind secrets and lies. But when the truth comes to light will he be strong enough to deal with it? Will he survive this new world unscathed? Or will he let it's darkness taint him? He just wanted a fresh start. A new beginning to his story. Maybe make some new friends, he never expected the whirlwind of chaos and pain that was headed his way. But he doesn't have to do it alone. Adrian North has had one focus his whole life. But the moment Marcus waltzs into his life all that changes. Marcus is this cute shy guy that needs his protection. And he's willing to give it, at any cost. They're trying to stop the beginning to an end that they don't realize has already begun.

18 + DARK ROMANCE CONTAINING EXPLICIT SCENES. "Take off your clothes Brie! You can't run from me! I'll always catch you, little mouse." His menacing voice rang out. I was already caged between him and the wall, there was nowhere left to run. He caught my wrists in a strong grip, until I cried out from the pain. "Please I'm not ready! I need some more time" I sobbed, my whole body shaking badly,I was willing to do anything to reach out to whatever little humanity he has left. His eyes were cold. Merciless. He was going to hurt me, I knew it. "But you were ready to run away with that bastard, weren't you? " The smirk on his face as he taunted me betrayed the icy rage that simmered in his eyes. "You belong to me, Brie! I'm your husband! And I won't be denied of my rights, Refuse me again, I dare you to Brie!" He hissed, his grey eyes simmering with hot fury. What happens when Gabriella Thorne gets forced into an arranged marriage with Lucian Castiel. He is Cold. Brutal. He gets anything he wants. What happens when he's determined to TAINT Gabrielle's innocence with his darkness. Is there a flicker of light at the end of the tunnel, or would she be forever tainted by his Psychotic Obsession?

[WARNING: R18+ content, Depiction of Sexual Abuse and Psychological Dark Themes. Read at your own risk] *Dark Romance* *Morally Grey Main Characters* *Sexual Content* *Thriller* *Drama* *Mystery* A marriage built on hatred. A truth that changes everything. Elena Vaughn is the perfect heiress… poised, untouchable, and utterly hollow. Yet behind the flawless image is a woman known for breaking four engagements… and leaving ruin in her wake. Alaric Hale is everything she is not… respected, disciplined and fiercely protective of his family. Until a scandal tied to the Vaughns shattered his mother’s life and left him with only one thing… revenge. Years later… When a binding condition forces him to marry Elena, Alaric finally gets his chance to make her pay but Elena doesn’t fight back, doesn’t explain, and doesn’t even break. She simply accepted. Shocking right? The more he tries to destroy her, the more Alaric begins to realize that the woman he hates may not be the villain he believed… and the truth behind her silence might ruin them both.

D hated most things. Being a Hunter's Apprentice was one of them. Risking his life for scraps was almost worse than the orphanage. When only he survived after the hunting party dined on it's most recent target he thought things were changing for the better. But now it seems hunger is still his most hated thing.

Flora Bloom, who was betrayed and killed by her boyfriend in her past life, is reborn with a peerless spatial dimension back to the time before the crisis, hoarding food, raising a child, and tearing apart scumbag men and manipulative women. Originally, she just wanted to raise a child and low-key fight zombies and level up together with her family. But she discovered that she was unexpectedly falling step by step into a tender trap meticulously designed by a certain sly and scheming man. Flora Bloom looked at the vast space within her sea of consciousness; it had a farmhouse courtyard, fields, and a Spirit River, but it just lacked a bit of vitality. So, a fat, sky-flying mantis? Collect! A rare little white tiger that can discharge electricity? Collect! A behemoth spirit crocodile with its young? Collect! As long as it's alive and edible, collect, collect, collect them all! Endless scumbags and vile women, a shameless and deeply scheming leader, all wanting to use her to attack zombies and obtain more Crystal Cores for their own gain? Your shameless, worthless life? Hand it over.