leaving what hurts

Having traveled to the Otherworld game for ten years, Li Ang, without any cheats or a wise mentor, fought his way to become the core support of the world's strongest Adventurer's Guild as an ordinary person, earning outstanding merit and being considered the cornerstone of the guild. However, after the team introduced a brand-new merit algorithm, he was defined as consuming resources without contributing and was directly 'optimized'. Ten years of effort went down the drain, and it was only then that the game system appeared in front of him. He decided to reorganize a highly professional and efficient Adventurer's Guild to return to the peak. "Yes, you're a founding member, but if veterans loaf off openly, how can we lead the group?" "The recent key tactics all revolve around my Support Magic—" "Yeah, which made everyone exhausted to death," a member interrupted Li Ang's words.

Lin Da, a former professional player, arrived in the game "Mystic Continent" and aimed to team up with a few "Young Ladies" from Another World to conquer fifty levels of Mystic Realm and become the strongest adventurer squad. However, ever since the team had risen to fame, they had changed somewhat. "Why is your healing so slow? I almost got killed by the Magical Creatures." "The reason your level is so low is that you don’t train diligently, always have crooked thoughts about us. This 23-year-old guy is so disgusting." "Better leave the team and become my servant instead; my pet dog just needs a playmate." The attitude of the three Young Ladies chilled Lin Da’s heart, and he opted out of this team that he had been with for three years and had grown deeply fond of. Only then did they realize who the core of the team really was. When they regretted their actions too late and tried to apologize to Lin Da, seeking to join his team, Lin Da glanced at the team composed of prettier and hotter beautiful girls behind him and said helplessly: "Sorry, my team is full."

Mo Rao was born into a family of military doctors. Her parents had risked their lives to save Fu Ying’s grandmother, so the latter forced Fu Ying to take Mo Rao in as his wife. Mo Rao always knew that Fu Ying had a dream girl named Qu Ru. This girl failed to marry Fu Ying as she desired because Fu Ying’s grandmother stopped them. After their marriage, Fu Ying was very considerate of Mo Rao. They even had high compatibility especially in bed. Fu Ying would always find himself deeply immersed in Mo Rao’s tenderness. Until one day, Fu Ying said, “Qu Ru has returned. Let’s divorce. I will transfer the property I promised you to your name.” Mo Rao said, “Can we not divorce? What if… I’m pregnant…?” Fu Ying answered heartlessly, “Abort it! I don’t want anymore obstacles to appear between me and Qu Ru. Also, Qu Ru has leukemia, and your bone marrow happens to be compatible with hers. If you’re willing to donate yours, I can promise you anything.” Mo Rao said, “What if my condition is that we don’t divorce?” Fu Ying’s eyes turned cold. “Mo Rao, don’t be too greedy. Even if I promise you for Qu Ru’s sake, you know full well that I don’t love you.” The words ‘I don’t love you’ stabbed at Mo Rao’s heart like a knife. Her smile suddenly became twisted and she was no longer the docile woman she used to be. “Fu Ying, this is the first time you repulse me so. You call me greedy, but aren’t you the same? You want me to divorce you so you can be with Qu Ru? Sure, I’ll agree to that. But you’re even dreaming that I’ll save her? Don’t forget, there’s no such thing as getting the best of both worlds in life, just like you and me.” Then Mo Rao left. Fu Ying actually felt suffocated, and this feeling drove him mad. When Mo Rao appeared once more, she had become a dazzling star. When she appeared before Fu Ying, holding hands with her new beau, Fu Ying couldn’t care less and said, “Baby, didn’t you say you would only love me?” Mo Rao smiled faintly. “Sorry, ex-husband. I was mistaken back then. You were only a replacement. I actually love someone else.”

<p>Before today, she was still making every effort to love this cold-hearted man. But today, he became the groom of her good friend. He held the bride&#x27;s hands to say hello to her. It looked like that he was looking at a cowardly stranger. At this moment, she finally understood that there was only a contract and no love between them. </p><p>However, the two-year period was about to expire, and the moment she was about to leave, he said like an angry beast: "Between us, it will never end!"</p><p></p><p>☆About the Author☆</p><p></p><p>Yu Meiren, a well-known online novelist. Her novels are most about urban love. She is good at describing the storyline from a female perspective. The delicate language and ups and downs of the storyline are loved by many people.</p>

[MATURE CONTENT WARNING: READ AT YOUR OWN RISK] Welcome to the fancy world of the elite, where Seraphina Alaric, a delicate and fragile girl always relying on medicine to get better, is just trying to catch a break before her life gets turned upside down by an arranged marriage... Seriously, who wants to be tied down when you’re still figuring out what you want in life? During a swanky banquet, she bumps into the enigmatic Duke of Everwyn. And the craziest part? She has no clue who this guy is—just thinks he’s some mysterious stranger. Out of nowhere, feeling adventurous (and maybe a bit reckless), she suggests a secret rendezvous that turns her whole world upside down. In that hidden moment, Seraphina dives headfirst into her wildest desires. But plot twist—turns out, the guy she just spent the night with is none other than her future husband. Oops! So much for a mysterious stranger—she just spent the night with her future husband! "Duke, It Hurts..." invites you into a whirlwind of self-discovery, steamy romance, and the sweet chaos of love when you least expect it. Can Seraphina break free from societal chains, or will she find herself tangled in the very web she tried to escape? Join her on this thrilling journey, and discover how love can be both liberating and complicated. Don’t miss out—your next obsession is just a page away!

Desde siempre ha existido la incógnita de si el ser humano es malo por naturaleza o si es la sociedad quien lo corrompe. En esta historia conoceremos a Morgan, un joven bondadoso y de gran corazón, amante de los animales. Sin embargo, su vida se ve truncada repentinamente por una enfermedad que lo lleva a la muerte. Es entonces cuando se encuentra frente a un dios de la muerte, dispuesto a devorar su alma y fundirla con el universo. Pero, en ese instante, otro dios aparece para intervenir y ofrecerle su ayuda. Ambos mantienen visiones opuestas sobre la naturaleza humana, por lo que deciden resolver su diferencia mediante una apuesta: ¿Podrá el alma del muchacho conservar su pureza en un mundo donde la crueldad reina, o será corrompido por su entorno? Morgan reencarna en un mundo despiadado, donde la especie humana se encuentra al borde de la extinción. Sin embargo, hay un detalle que lo cambia todo: el dios de la muerte lo hace reencarnar como un ajolote, mientras que el otro dios le otorga un regalo misterioso. ¿Logrará Morgan mantenerse fiel a sus ideales... o acabará siendo víctima de una sociedad putrefacta y corrompida?

Since the dawn of time, there has always been the question of whether humanity is evil by nature or if it is society that corrupts it. In this story, we will meet Morgan — a kind young man with a pure heart and a deep love for animals. However, his life is suddenly cut short by an illness that leads him to death. It is then that he finds himself before a god of death, ready to devour his soul and merge it with the universe. But in that very moment, another god appears to intervene and offer him help. Both hold opposing views on human nature, so they decide to settle their disagreement through a wager: Can the boy’s soul remain pure in a world where cruelty reigns, or will it be corrupted by its surroundings? Morgan is reborn in a merciless world where humanity teeters on the brink of extinction. However, there is one detail that changes everything: the god of death reincarnates him as an axolotl, while the other god grants him a mysterious gift. Will Morgan manage to stay true to his ideals... or will he fall victim to a rotten and corrupted society?

Have you ever wondered what you'd do if Mother Nature decided to take back the world? When the cities fall and the grid goes down for good, how would you survive? For Tran Thanh Phuong - a handsome, quiet, and steady young man - the answer was to leave it all behind before things got bad. After his career in the city soured, he traded the urban grind for a simple life back in his hometown, raising chickens and tending his grandfather's farm. Just as he'd settled into a peaceful rhythm, the world began to unravel. Unprecedented natural disasters and raging pandemics plunged his sleepy little village into chaos. It's in the midst of this growing despair that Phuong, while out herding his goats, stumbles upon a familiar face from his past: his old schoolmate, Nguyen Bao Khang, collapsed and barely conscious on the side of the road. The first day they met again: Khang: “Hey, handsome... got a place a guy could crash for a few days?” Phuong says nothing, simply turning his back to lead his goats home. Khang: “Wait! I swear I don’t eat much! And I can work—I’ll pull my own weight. I won’t be a freeloader, I promise!” ... Some time later... Khang: “Phuong, what would you say if I offered to be your wife?” Phuong: “Okay.” Khang: “... Wait, what?” Who knew one little joke would make the stoic farmer change his mind in the blink of an eye? Not only did Tran Thanh Phuong agree, but he immediately marched over and hauled all of Khang's meager belongings into his own bedroom. ... 1. This is a work of fiction. Please suspend your disbelief and enjoy the story. 2. Please forgive my mistakes, as English is not my first language. I appreciate your understanding!

A young and an innocent girl, bullied and shamed for her complexion, fell in love with a newly admitted classmate in highschool. A twist– she had a best friend since kindergarten who always had her back and stood for her against all odds until his feelings grew stronger above that friendship. She got close to her crush and they became tight friends than ever, causing jealousy amongst the girls, especially the most popular one. If finally reached the night before prom where she found out she was being played by the new student. He always leading her on since he was dared. Her best friend saw the signs and warned her before then but she turned a blind eye. Shattered and heartbroken, she needed a shoulder to rest on and her best friend came through still something usual happened. What could it be?

Trigger Warning Please be advised that the following story contains mature themes and graphic content that may be disturbing to some readers. This includes, but is not limited to: Explicit Sexual Content: Explicit depictions of sexual acts. Violence and Gore: Detailed descriptions of violence, murder, mutilation of bodies and male genitals, and gore. Assault: Scenes depicting sexual assault. Abuse: Physical and psychological abuse. Supernatural Elements: Depictions of witchcraft and other supernatural entities. Intense Themes: Possessiveness, death, and dark emotional content. Reader discretion is strongly advised. At Westwood College, two groups rule the campus: The Divas, admired for their beauty and sharpness, and The Kings, feared for their power and untouchable aura. They never cross paths—until fate forces them together. Aria Yanta hides her scars behind a mask of strength, while Kayden Kross carries a curse no one dares to understand. Both broken, both dangerous, both unwilling to surrender. Hatred binds them, but something stronger and far more destructive pulls them closer. Yet beneath the laughter, rivalries, and whispered scandals, a dark force lives among them. No one sees it. No one speaks of it. But when it rises, it will consume everything they thought they knew—starting with them.