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the bruises beneath the skin

the bruises beneath the skin

The CEO's Painted Skin

The CEO's Painted Skin

The twin sisters, Catherine and Caroline, robbed an old ancestral house out of pressing necessity. Unfortunately they were caught empty handed by the owner himself and his bodyguards. To avoid jail time, something needs to be in exchange for their freedom. What happened next...? A tumultuous, intense and passionate love story between Catherine and the owner named John began to take shape in each chapters of the story. ~~~~~ For John, his first encounter with Catherine was embroiled with lust, not proper and wasn't even built on a solid ground. He thought he already lost her. But he nurtured and kept her memory alive in his mind. How many times he was willing to chase the woman he loves? For Catherine, she met John for the first time in a cruel stroke of destiny.Something happened between them. But he left a lasting impression on her. He was her first kiss, the first guy she was physically intimate with. But he wasn't even her boyfriend! He was just a stranger that appeared in her life once, but the imprint he left on her body, his gentleness and his generosity was bound to hunt her forever. How long she can deny the true beating of her heart? In another time their path was destined to cross again... ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ *** This novel is controversial, gripping and addicting! But more importantly you will be amazed of one man's enduring love for one woman 'till the very end. It's rare to find a guy who's love for a woman can endure the test of time... ~The cover is not mine, made by Nat Mordon. ~My Other novels in this site~ * Hot Romance With The Vampire~ Completed * The Beauty And The Wolf ~ Completed. * The Vampire's Love~ You Are My Destiny ~ Demon's~Vampires~Shapeshifter~ Completed. * Hidden Husband: Beloved Wife ~ Completed~ Contemporary Romance * The Last Embrace~ (Completed) Vampire Fantasy Romance, 472 chapters. * Sweet Surrender: The CEO's Second Wife~ (Completed) Contemporary Romance. * The Tale of Three Sisters ~ (Completed) Fantasy Romance~Adventure.
Urban
512 Chs
What Lives Beneath the Veil

What Lives Beneath the Veil

#completed What Lives Beneath the Veil --- She smiles. You trust her. That is your first mistake. Your last mistake is breathing. --- THE PREMISE Every monster wears a mask. The most dangerous ones wear innocence. Princess Liora Veyne is born without a soul. No one notices. Not her family. Not her kingdom. Not the countless victims who will one day die smiling because she told them everything would be fine. She learns early: the world trusts a sweet face. So she gives them one. Eyes wide. Voice soft. Smile gentle. The perfect princess. The harmless girl. The last thing you will ever see. Behind the mask: centuries of blood. --- THE CURSE Her 101st victim does not die quietly. He dies cursing. No lover will ever satisfy you. You will crave endlessly—always hungry, never full. Every person who touches you will become your next sacrifice. The curse does not break her. It perfects her. Now she hunts differently. Not with violence. With seduction. Every willing body becomes a ritual. Every night of pleasure becomes a countdown to death. She traps them with charm, consumes them with hunger, and adds their power to her own. The craving never stops. Neither does she. --- THE CYCLE Across centuries, they come. Heroes. Warriors. Chosen ones. They gather their allies. They forge their weapons. They believe—foolishly, beautifully—that this time will be different. It is never different. She defeats them all. Not in battle. In trust. She learns their names. Their hopes. Their weaknesses. She becomes whatever they need—a friend, a lover, a savior—and destroys them when they are too broken to fight back. Their bodies fuel her immortality. Their screams become her lullaby. And the mask never slips. --- THE HORROR She watches kingdoms burn. Empires crumble. Stars die. She adapts. Evolves. Wears new faces in every era. Medieval castles. Industrial cities. Digital worlds. The future. The mask changes. The hunger does not. She is immortal. Insatiable. Unstoppable. And no one knows. Not the heroes who die trying to stop her. Not the families who weep at her "tragic" funerals. Not the world that calls her good. The veil has never lifted. It never will. --- THE TRUTH This is not a story about redemption. The villainess does not learn to love. The curse does not break. The heroes do not win. This is a story about failure. Eternal, absolute, hopeless failure. Every hero falls. Every lover dies. Every attempt to stop her makes her stronger. The cycle has no end. The hunger has no cure. The mask has no crack. She walks among you now. She smiles at you now. And you will never, ever know. --- "She has been wearing the veil for a thousand years. You will never see what lives beneath." --- End of Synopsis CONTENT WARNING: This series contains explicit sexual violence, human sacrifice, psychological torture, murder of innocent characters (including children and family members), ritualistic killing, and extreme horror. No character is safe. Read at your own risk.
Fantasy
383 Chs
Infinite Skin System: Starting as An Eldritch Knight

Infinite Skin System: Starting as An Eldritch Knight

An actor with a system that allows him to don on infinite number of identities in countless different fantasy worlds. --- Carter Hayes, a method actor of the 21st century died while saving a kidnapped girl from a gang of criminals. Instead of heaven or hell, his soul was snatched to the Prime World, a realm that governs over countless smaller dimensions. He became an expendable for a minor faction called Cyber Runner. This multiverse, however, had another plan for him. At the moment of arrival, he had awakened the Infinite Skin System. [HOST FOUND] [INFINITE SKIN SYSTEM ACTIVATED] [ELDRITCH KNIGHT ACQUIRED] [ELDRITCH KNIGHT: THE KILLER OF TERROR] Carter was thrown into a world full of monsters. But he had no worries, with Eldritch Knight, he leveled the entire horror world. Then he jumped dimensions. There was an endless amount of dimensions in Prime World. Dimension of the Mystic Arts. Dimension of Medieval Adventurers. Dimension of Futuristic Dystopian. Dimemsion of Magical Fairy Tales. And many more. Carter stood on top of them all with his smooth face with no characteristic. He smiled and picked a dimesion he liked. His hand casted over his face, changing his appearance and powers. "The world is my stage. The people are characters on a script. The skins are my roles. I have more names than there are stars. I have more titles than there are worlds. I am the Blank Space, Lord of Destiny, the Wandering Sage. I am Insidius, the Third Wind, and Devourer of Flesh. My sword is the Prisoner. My wand is the Light-Bearer. My knife is the Dark-Chaser. I am the First Man, the Tragic One, and Truth-Seeker. I am Carter Hayes."
Fantasy
244 Chs
Beneath His Skin

Beneath His Skin

Caution: This book contains mature content and is intended for matured readers. ***** I knew if he left this room, he'd keep fighting alone until his heart simply gave up. I hated him for it. I hated him for being so difficult, but the thought of him being gone made my stomach turn into a block of ice. My brain went numb. My instincts took over. I stepped in front of the door. My hands were shaking so hard I could barely feel them. I grabbed the hem of my dress. I can't believe I'm doing this for a man I wanted to kill an hour ago, I thought. But whatever was pulling me, didn't care about my anger. In one fast, desperate motion, I pulled the dress over my head and let it drop. The cold air hit my bare skin, making my nipples turn into hard, sensitive pebbles instantly. I stood there, completely naked, my heart hammering so loud it echoed in my ears. Oh! Moon Goddess, just end me already. **** She was too weak to stand beside him. And his heart already belonged to another. Azura Moryn knows the rules of the Crescent Moon Pack:power is everything, and without it, you are nothing. Rankless and orphaned, she has survived on the edges by being invisible. But invisibility is not weakness, it’s a choice. Behind her quiet exterior is a resilient spirit, a surprising bravery, and a clumsy, lovable heart that refuses to be crushed, even when the odds are impossible. Rhydor Drakemire has everything. Alpha of the Crescent Moon Pack, feared and respected. Groomed for greatness. And deeply in love with the woman he plans to make his Luna. So when fate makes Azura his mate, the choice is simple. He rejects her. A weakling has no place beside an Alpha. And he refuses to give up the woman he loves. The bond should have shattered. Instead, something ancient awakens. Forbidden magic stirs beneath the pack lands. Golden light erupts. Pain tears through them both. And when they wake, the world is wrong. Azura opens her eyes inside the Alpha’s body, strong, powerful, untouchable. Rhydor wakes in hers, powerless, scorned, and unseen. Now their souls switch without warning, trapping them in each other’s skin while enemies circle closer and the pack begins to fracture. Every secret they uncover changes what they thought they knew, about strength, about weakness, about each other. And beyond the pack borders, a brutal Alpha King rises, draining Lunas and hunting power in his obsession with immortality. Old prophecies resurface. Whispers spread of a truth long buried: Only a female Alpha can bring him down. As forbidden magic stirs and betrayal creeps closer than loyalty, an ancient legacy refuses to stay buried any longer. Azura is about to learn the truth of her own blood. And the mate Rhydor rejected may be the one fate chose to change everything. Some bonds are broken by pride. Some curses are written in blood. And some destinies can only be uncovered…
Fantasy
274 Chs
Is 'Bruises' a True Story?
No, 'Bruises' is likely fictional. Many stories are created from the imagination of the author rather than being based on real events.
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2024-10-13 01:17
What herbs are there for bruises?
The medicinal herbs for bruises were Drynaria fortunei, Ground beetle, Dragon's Blood, and so on. Drynaria fortunei had the effect of promoting blood circulation and healing wounds, nourishing the kidney and strengthening the bones. It could be used for bruises, fractures, and other injuries. It could also treat diseases such as kidney deficiency and lumbago. However, it should be used with caution for people with yin deficiency and internal heat. Earthworms have the effect of connecting tendons and bones, breaking blood and expelling blood stasis. It can treat bruises, bone fractures, and other injuries. Pregnant women should not take it. Dragon's blood has the effect of promoting blood circulation, removing blood stasis, healing sores, regenerating muscles, and stopping bleeding. It can be used for injuries such as bruises. Pregnant women and menstrual period should not take it. In addition, there were ginger, pepper, white pepper, etc., which had warm properties, but also had cold properties such as rhubarb, coptis, etc. There were also poisonous medicinal herbs such as nux vomica and raw Arisaema, which could be used for the treatment of bruises. Some medicinal wines for external use contained poisonous traditional Chinese medicines such as raw monkshood and raw monkshood, which could also be used to treat bruises and joint pain. <a href="/?from=ask_words" style="color:red" target="_blank">Read more exciting novels for free</a>
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2026-08-03 14:59
Is it domestic violence if there are bruises on the body?
Bruises on the body did not necessarily count as domestic violence. Bruises could be caused by a variety of reasons. In domestic violence, bruises could be caused by violence (such as hitting, pinching, etc.), but there were also other situations. For example, some accidents (such as falls, collisions, etc.) or special medical conditions may also cause bruises. There are also cases such as Xichong girls who are addicted to the Internet and their parents drag their phones to cause bruises. This is not domestic violence but an unexpected result of internal conflicts in the family. Therefore, it could not be judged as domestic violence just based on the bruises on the body. It needed to be judged based on various factors, such as the specific situation of the bruises, the statement of the parties involved, and whether there was the subjective intention of the perpetrator. The novel,"Deaths from domestic violence, I went crazy from the bullet comments", is equally exciting. Everyone is welcome to click and read it!
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2026-08-04 13:01
What are the external painkillers for bruises?
There were many types of painkillers for bruises. In terms of Chinese patent medicines, there were Bone-setting Water, Safflower Oil, Anti-inflammatory and Anxious Plaster, Yunnan Baiyao Spray, etc.; in terms of Western medicine, there were Votalin Ointment, Indometacin Patches, Ibuprofen Gels, etc. In addition, some Chinese patent medicines with the effects of promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis, reducing swelling and relieving pain, such as Honghua oil, can be used to relieve pain in bruises and injuries, but it is prohibited for children under the age of two. It is prohibited for damaged skin and mucus membranes, and it is for external use. It is forbidden to take it by mouth and do not come into contact with eyes. Yunnan Baiyao Tincture can also be used to relieve pain from bruises and injuries, but it is prohibited for pregnant women, people who are allergic to alcohol, people who are allergic to this product, and people with skin and mucus membrane rupture and suppuration. It is also an external medicine. It is forbidden to take it by mouth. It should not be used for a long time or on a large area. People with allergic constitution should be used with caution. <a href="/?from=ask_words" style="color:red" target="_blank">Read more exciting novels for free</a>
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2026-07-30 08:35
There are pictures of bruises on domestic violence
In cases of domestic violence, many victims would show pictures of bruises on their bodies to expose the facts of domestic violence. For example, Wu Suiling showed a recent photo of her body with obvious bruises, suspected of being subjected to domestic violence; Ni Kun's sister was slapped by her ex-husband nearly ten times, causing her body to bruise; Internet celebrity model Cai Yingwen was abused by her boyfriend, showing photos of her body bruised and swollen, and her eyes were bruised; Taiwan actress Lin Qian was bruised after being abused by her boyfriend. Wang Shuo's ex-girlfriend had revealed many scratches and bruises on her body. These were all examples of bruises on the victim's body after domestic violence. However, due to ethical and moral factors, she could not directly provide these bruises. The novel," Deaths from domestic violence, I went crazy from the bullet comments ", is equally exciting. Everyone is welcome to click and read it!
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2026-08-05 09:45
Tell me the full story of bruises.
Bruises have a rather interesting full story. They can happen in various ways. Maybe you're in a hurry and accidentally walk into a doorframe. This sudden impact can damage the blood vessels just beneath your skin. The body's immediate response is to try and contain the damage. The leaked blood starts to clot, which is why the bruise initially looks like a red or purple mark. As time passes, the body reabsorbs the blood components. The hemoglobin in the red blood cells breaks down, which is what causes the color changes in the bruise over time. It's a complex yet common physiological process that shows how the body deals with minor traumas like those that cause bruises.
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2024-10-28 05:02
Yarn, Stories, and Bruises: The Full Story
I'm not entirely sure what specific 'yarn', 'stories' and 'bruises' are being referred to here. It could be a story about a knitting project (yarn) that had some mishaps (bruises) and all the tales associated with it. But without more context, it's hard to tell the full story.
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2024-11-30 18:04
The bruises on his limbs healed and then repeated
The bruises on his limbs could be caused by a variety of reasons. One was blood diseases. For example, patients with leukemia had a decrease in the number of platelets. Platelets were responsible for bleeding control. A decrease in the number of platelets would lead to bleeding and bruises. Due to the decrease in blood clot function, patients with sarcopenias might also have bruises repeatedly. Bone marrow puncture could be used to check the cause of low platelets. If necessary, they could be transfused with platelets. They could also use drugs such as ammopeptin, lixue, and platelet-increasing capsules. Usually, they would eat more food such as jujube, ginseng, and wolfberries to replenish qi and blood. The second was the drug factor. If one often took anticoagulated drugs such as Aspirin and WarWaradin to treat abnormal heart rhythm or blood clots, it might cause bruises to repeat due to excessive anticoagulations. The third was Henoch-Schongren purples. The skin symptoms of this disease were more serious during the development process, which may cause the body to always bruise for no reason, including repeated bruises on the limbs. The fourth was the deficiency of blood coagulation factors. There were more than ten kinds of blood coagulation factors in the human body. The deficiency of any one of them would hinder the blood coagulation reaction, resulting in repeated bruises. In addition, there were special circumstances, such as rat poison poisoning, which might cause high rat poison content in the blood, bruising of the limbs, bleeding, and other symptoms that were difficult to cure. At the same time, the loss of elasticity of blood vessels (such as aging, sun exposure, hormones, and other factors that cause skin thinning, reduced elasticity of blood vessels, and weakened contractile ability) and slow blood flow (caused by excessive blood impurities and high thickness) may also be related to repeated bruises. <a href="/?from=ask_words" style="color:red" target="_blank">Read more exciting novels for free</a>
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2026-10-03 06:54
Does bruises count as domestic violence?
According to the relevant laws of our country, being bruised by a family member is considered domestic violence. The victims of domestic violence, their legal representatives and close relatives may complain, reflect or seek help from the perpetrator or the victim's unit, neighborhood committee, village committee, women's union, etc. They can also report the case to the public security organ or file a lawsuit in the people's court according to law. When units and individuals discover domestic violence, they have the right to dissuade them in time. The novel," Deaths from domestic violence, I went crazy from the bullet comments ", is equally exciting. Everyone is welcome to click and read it!
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2026-09-16 20:01
In the fanfiction 'snape sees harry's bruises', what could be the possible reasons for Harry having bruises?
Another reason might be related to his home situation. Although it's not as prominent in the fanfiction's context perhaps, in the original story, the Dursleys were not kind to Harry. If this aspect is incorporated into the fanfiction, it could be that he got the bruises from their mistreatment before coming to Hogwarts.
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2024-12-07 07:30
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