refusing sisterly ties

I died once. Got stoned to death by a mob because a pretty girl with a heroine halo got jealous of my usefulness. Last thing I heard was her confession...she was the one who opened the gates to let the zombies in and pinned it on me. It was real touching stuff. The next thing I knew, I woke up in silk pajamas with a second chance. Here's the thing about knowing the apocalypse is coming: you prepare. I emptied grocery stores, stole weapons, filled a spatial storage with enough supplies to outlast the end of the world. I also learned my lesson about powers—they drain your life force, and I'm not dying twice for the privilege of throwing vines around. So I stayed home in the mansion I shared with my guardian and his head of security. But I decided to take the last bit of advice I had been given in my previous life: 'Stay home.' Done. I'm not going anywhere and no one is going to be able to move me if I don't want. Unfortunately for me, I stole the wrong thing in this life, and now I have another two men in my house who think that I don't know what I am doing. Four men...a billionaire guardian, his head of security, a weapons dealer, and his quiet enforcer...they all tried to convince me to evacuate. When that didn't work, they tried to leave without me. Funny how that works out when you realize the only stable thing in a collapsing world won't budge. Suddenly, their evacuation plans don't matter anymore. Suddenly, they're staying too. I'm not here to save anyone. I'm not the hero. I'm just a woman who's already survived this once, and I'm not interested in repeating my mistakes. But survival? That's my specialty. And apparently, I'm everyone else's, whether I like it or not. Author's Note: There is a few things that after 140 chapters (and a lot of comments) I need to clarify. The title is: "Refusing to leave home." Please don't expect her to leave her house. The idea of this novel is: "It's okay to just survive." You don't have to be responsible for the human race, you don't have fix what everyone screws up. It's okay to do nothing and keep living. Rouxi comes from a seriously fucked up past life. Her parents were abusive and since she was four years old, she has learned that, in order to survive, you can only rely on yourself. Dying and being reborn just reinforces this belief. This is in a completely different world from my previous ones. This is a fresh start but with all the things you come to expect from me. There will be no crossovers (Gasp... I know!) The particulars: MFMMM No MM Age gap Zombies

Signing a marriage contract without her knowledge, Bella Quinn is now married to the country's most influential mafia, Enzo Sulter. And when she tries to get a divorce, Bella finds out she's pregnant with his child from their one-night stand. Enzo wants her to stay but Bella would rather die than stay with a man who might have a connection with her parent's accident. Can Bella move on and choose to love him or go ahead and make him pay for his past mistakes?

She is descendent of both a Wiccan and a shaman. Unaware of her powers she attracts both good and evil . He is a descendant of strong powerful shaman who can communicate with the spirits. Can he guide and teach her before she gets herself in trouble.

When Zhaozhao was ten years old, she was brought back to the Marquis household as the true daughter. Her parents doted on her, her brother was close, and even the fake daughter treated her with warmth. Zhaozhao once thought she was dreaming, and she treated them with all her heart. Until they personally sent her into the Tomb Guard City, a place that devours people whole, she realized she was merely brought back to exchange and protect the fake daughter. For five years in the city, the Marquis household ignored her. They let the sons of nobles from distinguished families use her as a punching bag, abusing and beating her, leaving no part of her intact. She died in despair the day before she was to leave the city. At the moment of her death, Zhaozhao awakened. — A hundred years ago, the ghostly gate opened, and the Ghost King led thousands of ferocious ghosts out of the underworld to wreak havoc on the world. She was originally King Yan of the underworld, descended to experience trials due to dereliction of duty. Once Zhaozhao opened her eyes again, The world changed colors, and she held the Book of Life and Death, transforming into King Yan to claim lives. Judging good and evil, slashing enemies. Once she gathered eighty-one evil souls and captured the Ghost King, she could return to her position. — On the day she left the city, the Marquis couple and her brother came personally to pick her up. Zhaozhao didn't even glance at them, turning to get into Prince Su's carriage. Her parents cursed her as an ungrateful ingrate, and her brother sneered that she would come crying back to beg them. Later, all of them knelt on the ground, crying, begging her to return home. Zhaozhao watched coldly. She would no longer want anything tainted. — Prince Su was born shrouded in Evil Qi, and anyone close to him would either die or be injured. Everyone thought he would be lonely for life. He had a delicate young lady by his side. She appeared to be pitiful and charming, but was ruthless and decisive behind the scenes. Once she absorbed the Evil Qi and gathered the evil souls, Zhaozhao planned to pat her butt and leave. Prince Su's eyes reddened, saying, "Zhaozhao, take this prince with you!"

Leon, an otaku with a passion for 3D printing, is summoned by the god Garland and given an ultimatum - save Garlandia or watch his world be destroyed in four days. Leon negotiates a deal with Garland, demanding certain conditions to be met before agreeing to save the imperiled world. As chaos unfolds outside his apartment, Leon's upgraded 3D printer from Hammazon arrives just in time. With his prized possession in hand, Leon embarks on an adventure into Garlandia, a fantastical world filled with floating islands and vibrant colors. But Leon's priorities remain clear - protect his harem of girls at all costs. As he navigates this new world, romance becomes a recurring theme. Though he may not care about the world or Garland's instructions, Leon will stop at nothing to have a peaceful life to spend with the ones he loves. With humor, determination, and an unyielding passion for 3D printing, Leon challenges the typical hero narrative and puts his unique skills to the test to save Garlandia and pursue his own interests. {Read Ahead 2 chapter behind privilege on Patreon.com/Magic_ and find NSFW images for certain spicy chapters only on patreon!}

After earth was ravaged by the apocalypse for forty years, there was only one chance for survivors to turn things around in the post apocalypse: bond with a strong half-life beast, and fly to the top of the chain. In her previous life, Zyra Scorpion fell from grace to hell the moment she bonded with a small green snake as her half-life beast. She was dumped, isolated, mocked, spat on and eventually killed by her clan. When she opened her eyes again, she was back to the moment she bonded with the little low rank green snake. It was too late to bond with another beast, so she accepted the snake. But that was not all she accepted. The fiances who didn't want to marry her anymore, she accepted their rejection and cut ties with them. The foster family which didn't want her to shame their name, she accepted their disdain and cut ties with them. The clan which didn't want her anymore, she accepted their disdain and cut ties with them immediately. But when she was leaving and some clan members came for her life, she rejected the request to give up her life and took as many lives of her enemies as she could. And then, she accepted a beast bonding system that would evolve her snake from ordinary, to a creature of legends. Zyra made her way to the wastelands, determined to create her own legend, in the land many did not dare to step in. She promises to make it a heaven on earth for herself. Maybe even become the richest woman in the post apocalypse. Her new path brings her straight to Hunter Magnus Kaelion, the ruthless long haired man who doesn't share. Like his half-life beast, the six winged tiger, he was arrogant. Right from the start, he declared that she was his, and his alone His antics. along with those of the system which is determined to make her the queen of beasts in the post apocalypse keep Zyra sighing. The legend was supposed to be about her and her snake, but how did she start her own clan? Where did these uninvited clan elders come from? Why was her clan dominating in the post apocalypse? How was she the pioneer of new modern earth? When did she become the Great Divine Maiden? And why was her ruthless husband who was feared in all corners of the world, acting cute again?

Julius didn’t know what to expect when he stood in front of the grandiose gates, luscious fields, and beautiful students dressed in their pristine uniforms looking like a million bucks. He told himself that he wouldn’t get involved with anyone and that he’d keep his head down since the chances of him moving again were quite high. He didn’t expect to find himself to be so entranced with the dorm leader Agares Montgomery, the most handsome boy he’d ever seen. “So what’s Agares really like?” Julius asked. Silas grinned mischievously. “That’s a tough one.” Julius noticed the sly smile on Silas’s face and realized he’d been teased. “Just kidding~” Silas said, chuckling. “Well, Agares is a bit of a mystery. He’s strict but has a laid-back side too. He’s cold most of the time but can be surprisingly kind in rare moments?” Julius couldn’t help but laugh at the contradictory description. “Why do you make it sound like you’re unsure?” “Because he really is a puzzle. He’s not a bad guy, though. He keeps to himself and mainly communicates through the vice leader, Epaphras. He’s insanely popular, not just here but at Saint Ambracia Academy too. There have been incidents where girls from the academy tried to sneak into East Laurence just to see him. It’s crazy.” “Anyway,” Silas said, “you probably won’t interact with him much unless absolutely necessary, so don’t stress too much about it.” That should’ve been the case, and yet, he found himself interacting with the dark haired boy more and more, his admiration slowly started to change into something more. “Do I like him?” He couldn’t help but ask himself. ………………….. Avondale, a city of privilege and prestige, high school junior Julius Loriana steps through the grand gates of East Laurence Preparatory School, a renowned institution for the elite. Having spent years moving from city to city due to his father's job, he’s determined to keep his distance and stay under the radar in this new chapter of his life. But everything changes when he crosses paths with Agares Montgomery, the enegmatic dorm leader of House Ares. With his striking looks and effortless charm, Agares captivates Julius in ways he never expected. As Julius grapples with his resolve to remain detached, he finds himself drawn into a whirlwind of emotions that transforms his mundane existence into something exhilarating. Follow the love story between a shy boy and his socially inept senior as they navigate through the pains of love, friendship and the hell that is known as high school. …………………………… A little extra note: This is a sweet love story, a bit of a slow burn but definitely worth getting into.. Each chapter includes a song and I would definitely recommend you listen to the song (on low volume of course) while reading. You get to feel the full Julius Loriana experience by listening to the music he’s also listening to with each chapter. If this story happens to curry your fancy, then please give it a try, I promise it won’t disappoint (≧∀≦) ! Upload schedule: Everyday! *Some images are originally from Pinterest, but the cover belongs to me.

[Warning: Intense Dark Themes] Kyle's life spirals into chaos as he grapples with betrayal, isolation, and an all-consuming obsession. Estranged from his family and scarred by his twin brother Matt's treacherous actions, Kyle hesitatingly found solace in Ethan-a dangerously devoted figure whose loyalty masks unsettling secrets. As Kyle's dependency on Ethan grows, he is thrust deeper into a web of deception and violence that challenges his grip on reality. When a harrowing encounter leaves Kyle questioning his own sanity, he becomes entangled in Ethan's possessive grip, uncovering disturbing truths that threaten to unravel everything he holds dear. In a world where trust is a fragile illusion, Kyle must confront his haunted past and the lurking darkness within himself. With every revelation, the stakes rise, and Kyle must decide whether to succumb to the abyss or claw his way to a future where he can finally be free-regardless of the cost.

Danny Carmody has lived life privileged but lonely. He has always sacrificed his own needs to meet the demands of his family. Now he is faced with an arranged marriage intended to reunite the Carmodys and the Dwyers, the city's two most powerful families. Out of his sense of duty, he agrees. But always a romantic at heart, he secretly nurtures hopes of finding love within this sterile business arrangement. Once he meets his intended groom, Evan -- a talented, attractive architect -- those hopes soar.<br><br>Evan Dwyer has grown up reviled by his family. Before he was even born, his mother was blamed for breaking up a planned marriage between the Carmodys and the Dwyers. As a result, both Evan and his mother have lived their lives in virtual exile. But now he has suddenly been deemed of use to the families, and they are blackmailing him into participating in the arranged marriage.<br><br>Furious, he reaches out to the FBI for help and finds only more complications. Too many people want to use him to advance their own agendas. By the time Evan realizes Danny might just be the safe harbor he's looked for all his life, it may well be too late. Evan has set in motion forces that threaten to destroy any hope they have for a future together.

"Chloe's,Do you know that Ethan is getting married too? His wedding is on the same day as yours," Evelyn said as her grip on the steering wheel tightened. A frozen smile appeared on the corner of Chloe's mouth in an instant. In the end, she shook her head and looked out the window. The green light came on, and the car started moving. Evelyn looked ahead, unable to help but recall the past. "Back in school, you two were so high-profile. Everyone said that if you two ever separated, neither of you would survive it," she slowly said. "But who would have thought that you would actually break up." "People grow up..." Chloe lowered her eyes, her voice barely audible. Listening to this, Evelyn didn't bring up the topic again. On the way, Chloe opened her mouth several times, wanting to ask who Ethan was marrying, but in the end, she never uttered the question. At the bridal shop, she went to the fitting room to try on wedding dresses, while Evelyn sat on the sofa waiting. Suddenly, a familiar male voice echoed in her ears. "This one will do." The man's tone was casual, his deep and charming voice resonating. Evelyn's expression changed, instantly recognizing the man by his voice. The man was Ethan Blackwood!