the severed choir

PAUSED!!

A boy with eyes that reflect the sky. And a secret capable of burning the whole world.

A heroic villainess, Corlissa Veronique is an anomaly herself, such a paradox is the best description of her existence. A pitiful soul forever chained to the bindings of the Villainess, she was a bug in the system, a glitch in society, a defect in the world. Memories of past lives, her own life played on repeat, that was the curse of the Villainess. Emotions never left her, she felt the suffocation of betrayal time and time again, the burning of hate, the drowning of despair, the delightful yet excruciating taste of love. Each time they turned their backs to her she felt the same emotions each and every time. It was as if she was just a marionette, obeying commands against her will as if her free-flowing string of fate that connected to her 'happily ever after' was trapped tightly in the grip of other people's hands, stretching and fraying it however they wished. She vowed to, without fail, fulfil the wishes of the previous villainess who had left the world with unmistakable anguish...and sympathy. Such empathy... "You are a person, no matter what you look like or what you do, unless you prove me otherwise I will continue to view you as who you are." Such compassion... "I wish you didn't have to suffer, I wish you could've been born into a better world." Such understanding... "Let me handle the rest, take a comfortable rest." Such selflessness... "I won't let you suffer anymore..." She truly was such an exemplary hero. --- The cover art is not mine, I found it on Google. ^^

The rust within souls: doubt, heartbroken, fear, mysterious, strong emotions like regret, anger, anxiety, etc. Their is also ones who are recorded in this book that loves the comfort of the darkness, and those who are happy; and fight the monsters in the darkness. (Poetry Form Book.)

Europe, 1300. Under a blood-red sky, sanctity is nothing more than a mask for an eternal hunger. The Empire is dying. Behind the towering walls of the Grand Cathedral, an invisible choir begins to sing—not for God, but to awaken a darkness long buried. Rainnes Juoi, a village girl with snow-white hair and ruby-red eyes, is dragged to the Capital as the prophesied Saintess. She is adored by Crown Prince William, the golden-haired prince obsessed with turning her into a symbol of his own power. Yet, every prayer Rainnes utters upon the altar feels like poison. Clutching a wooden rosary engraved with "Sainticous", Rainnes realizes a horrific truth: she was not brought to save the people, but to serve as a vessel for something older than humanity itself. However, in the dark corners of the palace, another "Choir" is preparing. Lady Anne Marie Vain, the discarded former fiancée, did not weep when her crown was snatched away. Behind her spectacles and pocket watch, she orchestrates a network of informants infiltrating every crevice of the Empire. Anne knows the Pope has become a host for a demon, and she knows how to destroy him. She only needs one thing: an executioner who does not fear hell. That man is Prince Harold de Croul. The General who returned from the borders with a body ravaged by scars and eyes as dark as the midnight sky. Through a cold marriage of convenience with Anne, Harold leads his army to besiege the Capital. They do not come to worship the Saintess; they come to silence the demonic song within the Church. Four fates intertwine beneath the shadow of the altar. One prophecy that is revealed to be a trap. And a grand secret: that even the brightest light can become an offering to the shadows. "Do not listen to their song. For when the choir falls silent, that is when the demons begin to feast."*

In the kingdom of the Spareallah, power is everything—and Solvane, a prince of the legendary Golden Aspers, has none. Four years after a mysterious incident nearly ended his life, he faces the kingdom’s fiercest elders and the return of the legendary Elder Vox. Solvane doesn’t crave power—but in a world where strength decides fate, he must survive, uncover secrets, and confront a destiny he never asked for.

She learned to survive by shutting everything out. No trust. No past. No second chances. Then she meets someone just like her. Equally dangerous. Equally broken. They don’t get along. They don’t need to. They share one goal, get out alive. So they make a deal. Simple. It doesn’t stay that way. Because survival isn’t just about staying alive. It’s about what follows you. What remembers you. And what refuses to let you go. Some things survive the end of the world. And some of them wear a human face.

Winter has always been merciless. For the people of the Northern Frontier, survival is a way of life. Every sunrise is earned, every harvest is precious, and every winter claims something in return. Arven Edran has never dreamed of becoming a hero. He is simply the son of a hunter, learning to track beasts, mend broken fences, and protect the people he calls family. His world is small, filled with warm lanterns, snow-covered forests, and the laughter of his younger siblings beneath the Great Ash Tree. But this winter is different The river begins to whisper. Animals abandon the forest. Ancient symbols buried beneath the ice awaken after centuries of silence. Travelers arrive carrying forgotten warnings, while entire villages beyond the mountains vanish without a trace. As secrets older than kingdoms slowly emerge, Arven discovers that the greatest battles are not won by those who seek power... But by those willing to carry hope through the darkest winter. In a land where forgotten promises shape the fate of nations, every choice leaves an echo, every loss leaves ashes, and every step forward brings him closer to a truth the world buried long ago. Some legends are born in war. Others... Begin with a single lantern shining against the snow.

In her previous life, she took the wrong "white lotus" script, causing her to die a miserable death. Heaven has let her live again, so she shouldn't have to suffer the hardships of her past life once more! Feng Moxi sheds her weakness from her previous life. Making a new choice, she must fight! There are monsters! Kill them! There are scumbags! Eliminate them! With her meager strength, she picks up a Heavy Sword and forges a difficult path forward. Unexpectedly, that arrogant and reckless person who caused her no small amount of trouble along the way eventually becomes a comrade-in-arms to whom she can entrust her back, a companion for life. The sky fills with darkness, the Demon People emerge! The Heavenly Dao returns. One day, Feng Moxi is leisurely roasting beast meat by the river. Chaoyang, having just finished fighting a demon beast, sees the crumbs on her lips and immediately leans in. "Want some?" Chaoyang dazedly nodded his head. Suddenly, a piece of burnt beast meat is stuffed into his mouth. Chaoyang pulls Feng Moxi into his embrace, gently brushes the corner of her lips with his hand, and says, "You're mine!" Apocalypse + Cultivation + Doting Boyfriend

Fu Xiaoxiao transmigrates into a book and immediately faces the crisis of being sent to the countryside. As the unloved middle child, her younger sister is the one meant to go — but her mother transfers her job to the sister instead. A disaster of a start. To avoid being sent away, she has to marry within seven days. She meets a few ordinary men and decides she'd rather go to the countryside. Then she runs into a neighbor who's also looking for a spouse — and his conditions are surprisingly good. A dowry of three hundred? Bicycles and a radio? Just take care of the kids, and separate rooms are fine? The others may pass, but she won't. Every day is a battle of wits with the two kids. Life is eventful, she gets a salary every month, and the boss is never home. Absolutely perfect. Except... wasn't this big shot supposed to be infertile? Then why does he keep strutting around naked in front of her? She has professional ethics. She won't be seduced by a good body. Hmph. Men only slow down her sword swing. Lu Feng grits his teeth at Fu Xiaoxiao, who remains completely unmoved by his countless attempts to seduce her, and traps her in his arms. "Boss, let's talk this through. I know forty a month is a bit much — how about... five less?" Trapped in his embrace, Fu Xiaoxiao thinks he's unhappy with her high salary and starts bargaining. "I'm giving myself to you for free." Lu Feng grinds out through clenched teeth. This woman has no heart. "...Can I say no?" Fu Xiaoxiao swallows, staring at the washboard abs so close. "Such a good deal — are you sure you don't want it?" Lu Feng squints, tempting her. "Fine." A fool turns down a bargain.