painful proximity

With a contract, she was forcibly dragged into the conflicts of a wealthy family. She was like a bound servant, obeying their orders again and again. For her sister's sake, she endured it, yet she still wanted to fight back. After living under the same roof day and night, she realized she had slowly begun to develop feelings for him. When love and hatred became intertwined, in the end, she chose to run away.

"What happens when a nerdy girl falls for a playboy?" "They say that pain is a sign of weakness leaving your body but in my case, it's a clamp that refuses to let go of my heart no matter how hard I try." Chisom has had a complicated life but when she meets him, the world seems brighter and everything feels a thousand times better. Even though Chisom masquerades as the strongest person she knows with nothing being able to move her, deep down, her emotions are as fragile as an egg: easily shattered. Meeting him was one of the best things to happen to her. He was her first love but would he be her last?

{NOTE~ First few chapters needs to be edited} "When it comes to love, the weakest part of the body is the HEART." "Why?" He asked. "Because the heart loves more, it holds all the feelings and emotions. Without the heart one cannot love." The psychiatrist paused. "How is it related to her case?" The man had a serious look. "Her heart is shattered, am afraid it affected her mentally, physically and sociologically. It will be very impossible for her to love again." The man smiled warmly before he questioned her. "What then is the cure?" "LOVE." -----***----- LOVE takes time and is slow, falling in LOVE is a process. It eats deep into the HEART gradually until it has it all completely. BUT.... When your HEART is given to the wrong person, it becomes a SLOW PAINFUL POISON at the end. *NOTE: If this book triggers any of the mentioned emotions below, please don't read for you emotional safety! *Depression *Worry *Sadness *Violence *Bad memories *Suicidal thoughts etc Most of what is written inside this book are very much true. They are picked from our everyday life and what most people suffer in the dark. I just added fantasy to it to make it less intense and a bit fictitious.

Synopsis: When twin sisters are exact opposite but somehow gets entangled with the same guy. Michael Louis was a twelve year old young CEO who after the death of his mother lost interest in this world. He was tired of living hence attempted suicide. Claudia Larabee, the opposite twin of Clara Larabee, had suffered much unfairness by her family. For the twelve years of her life, her sister had been a thorn in her flesh. Amidst the wickedness her sister had shown her was forcing a nurse to suck blood from her as donation to some young heir. The consequence of that action, Claudia didn’t really recover from. Claudia, unknown to her, had become a reason a young boy had to live. Yearning to meet her for once in his life, Michael stumbles upon her wrong twin, Clara. Years later, he returns to find her again. The journey he makes to establish a lasting relationship proves dangerous to Claudia, as her wicked twin gets a rich and dangerous friend. Would Michael realize he’s falling for the wrong twin? Or would fate forever give Claudia painful smiles?

Ha-yeon is a woman unlike any other—gorgeous, fearless, and shamelessly devoted to her own pleasures. While society whispers about morality and loyalty, she craves only two things: money and the intoxicating thrill of sex. Guilt never touches her heart; in her world, pleasure and wealth are the only truths worth chasing. Her husband, Hyun-woo, is a hardworking man, always buried in his office work. Though he provides her with stability, he is blind to her wild hunger and careless games. To Ha-yeon, marriage is just a safety net—never a boundary. She thrives in secret escapes, always chasing men with wealth, power, and the ability to shower her with gifts after a night of passion. The story unfolds like a forbidden journey through the city’s most luxurious spaces—five-star hotels, private lounges, grand mansions, penthouses, and secret suites. Everywhere she goes, Ha-yeon leaves behind broken rules and heated nights. Her encounters are varied and intoxicating: Strangers at high-end lounges, where she flirts, seduces, and lets herself be taken without hesitation. Men of power—investors, CEOs, and elites—each offering her more money, jewels, and luxury than the last. Ha-yeon’s life becomes a spiral of indulgence. She breaks expensive things without a second thought, demands gifts without shame, and uses her beauty like a weapon. Her body is her ticket to freedom, and she spends it recklessly, always hunting for the next thrill. Her husband Hyun-woo remains oblivious for much of the novel, trusting her loyalty while he slaves away at work. But shadows of her truth slowly begin to emerge—rumors, subtle slips, unexplained luxuries she cannot hide. Instead of fear, Ha-yeon only feels excitement at the risk of being caught. At the heart of it all, Ha-yeon is not a victim of lust but its ruler. She is bold, unapologetic, and utterly shameless. This is not a story of redemption or regret—it is a story of a woman who embraces her desires fully, who loves money more than morality, and who uses every man she meets as a stepping stone to luxury. The novel closes not with punishment, but with Ha-yeon standing tall in the shimmering glow of her indulgence—proof that she never needed love or faithfulness to survive. She needed only herself, her beauty, and her unquenchable hunger for wealth and sex.

"I should forgive you?" "Yes my daughter" "Why will I do that?" "Please my daughter, I'm your father........" "Father you said? So help me God! If I hear the word father from your mouth, I will kill you. Let me remind you because it's like you have forgotten. How many times did I come to you begging, crying, and asking for your help? You pushed me out, disgraced me. What did you not do tell me? " I'm sorry........

“If He Can Cheat, Two Can Play That Game” Camelia knew nothing but revenge when she was reborn. A young girl madly in love with her knight, Michael. Many would shun their relationship but Camelia was lucky to have kind parents. The marques not only accepted their love but also made the orphan boy Earl in his territory. Everything was like a dream until it broke. With blood dripping from the dagger, Michael sauntered towards Camelia and slit her throat. His lover, Katherine, laughing and enjoying the scene. “I vow to take revenge for the death of my family. Even if I have to haunt you as a ghost, I am ready to wander for eternity. I will come... To take revenge.” Her eyes closed with burning desire. But when she opened them again, she was back to their honeymoon. Now.. will she slit his throat that instant or... Burn him with her slow revenge? Excerpt: The cold eyes of man crawled over her skin like a reptile coiling her into its tight grip, but she stared back firmly, “So, you are telling me you will return the land to my family if I help you in ruining your husband. The one you had a love marriage with?” a hint of mockery in his perfectly chiseled face when she grimaced. “I will give you my land, Damien. I am sure you can not use the word return here. But yes, as long as you will help me in taking my revenge. I will give you everything I have." So what if he was a devil, she was ready to sell her soul for revenge. “Hmm, you said everything.” His lips twisted into a nefarious smile. “Eek!” Ethan, his aid covered his lips as he could already imagine a dagger in the hands of his master. ‘How could you smile like that when you were planning to kill this woman before she knocked on the door.’

In the city of Ashwood, where magic and technology coexist, Lyra, a young woman with the ability to wield fire, finds herself at the center of a dangerous game. Her powers, a curse and a gift, attract the attention of a mysterious sorcerer who seeks to exploit them for his own gain. With the help of Kael, a powerful mage, Lyra must navigate the treacherous landscape of magic and technology to uncover the truth behind the sorcerer's intentions. Along the way, they discover a web of deceit and betrayal that threatens to destroy everything they hold dear. As Lyra and Kael race against time to stop their enemy, they must also confront their own demons and the secrets that have haunted them for so long. Will their combined strength and cunning be enough to save them, or will they succumb to the darkness that has haunted Ashwood for so long?

The story of the cold hearted Cindy Chester whose job is to seduce the most wealthiest business man, Mr Axl and make him transfer all his wealth to her. Unknown to her, Mr. Axl is her sister's husband. What will happen when she finds out the truth? How will she feel when she finds out she was being manipulated by the man she had slowly fallen in love with? Find out in this sizzling story full of romance, betrayal and revenge.

Killed by his own twin, Hei Wang finds himself waking up as his younger self. The time has come for his revenge? Joins Hei Wang as he shamelessly bullies the weak, wantonly kisses the females, and fearlessly make enemies. He would reach the peak once again only to be killed his twin-siste.... cough! He would reach the peak once again to find the answer for his existence. ......... ShowOff is the concept of my life. In need of ShowOff System! ........... Core Genres: Comedy, Action, Adventure, Unique World Background, Shameless protagonist, All knowing protagonist, Multiple Worlds, Truth Seeking Protagonist Side Genres: Yandere, Caring, Game Elements, Harem, Trolling, Overpowered protagonist, Helpless Protagonist