In a world where bloodshed, heartbreak and no freedom, comes a little boy who has lost nearly everything, struck by the dire situations he has fallen into he crawls into himself to escape the harsh realities in front of him. What he finds dwelling deep down was not what he was expecting…

Every chapter is a completely different story. Perfect for a bedtime storytime!

These are my good intentions!

How can this dummy brother of mine understand it?!
The other boy had truly been unfairly maligned.
Even though he had not explicitly stated it out, he had actually already booked all the theaters under Huanyu, bought several millions' worth of movie tickets, and had promotional brochures distributed to the public beforehand.
Two free movie tickets for 'The Green Apple' would be given to each customer who spent at least five hundred yuan on Lezhi products during Christmas.
How wasteful would it be to give them out for free?
By doing so, not only could he raise his company's profits, he could also show his support for mommy's movie. It was indeed marvelous of him to come up with such a trick—truly killing two birds with one stone.
In comparison, the older twin was indeed a tad weaker than he was in that aspect!
Youyou simply snorted coldly before shooting him with a contemptuous look.
The sight of these living treasures would considerably lighten Yun Shishi's mood even at her most desolate state. She scooped these cute, little buns into her arms and smilingly gushed, "Goodness, both of you… I love my boys to death!"
"It's enough for mommy to love me alone; it's best if you don't love this big dummy beside me." The younger one casually threw this derisive remark.
The older boy felt aggrieved. "Bro, you're ostracizing me!"
"Who's ostracizing you?"
His brother proudly snorted at him and then lightly remarked, "I don't wanna be in the same team as you! Hah! You even booked an entire cinema… Mu Yichen, you're all grown up and capable now! It appears that daddy gave you plenty of pocket money this time!"
Feeling wronged, he twiddled his index fingers. "What? Those are my hard-put savings!"
"Have fun feeling smug then! How many kids your age have millions of pocket money to waste?" The other boy yet again threw another sarcastic remark at him.
This got him sullenly pouting his small lips.
Bro just can't live a day without going against me.
Even though he had pretty much gotten used to his twin's proud and vicious nature after spending lots of time with him, the other's disses still hurt him at times.
"That's enough! Both of you aren't allowed to quarrel!" chided their mother lightly, shooing them away by patting their little butts thereafter. "Quickly go take a bath!"
"We've already bathed ourselves, mommy! You can take a sniff to check if we smell fragrant!" He hugged the woman tightly as he snuggled in her embrace.
"Then, it's time to go to bed now. It's getting late."
She chased the little ones to bed. "You still have school tomorrow!"
"Stupid mommy, it's Sunday tomorrow!" reminded her younger son in disdain.
Only after she had taken a gander at the calendar did she realize with a start that, due to being crammed with work these past few days, she had lost her sense of time.
It was indeed Sunday the next day.
"Oh! My bad. Shall I read a bedtime story to you then?" she gently coaxed.
As soon as the older twin heard that, he pulled himself away from her and ran to his bedroom, cheering, "Mommy, I'll wait for you in bed!"
The woman burst out chuckling at the boy's goofiness!
That clown!
Youyou, too, shyly added, "Mommy, I'll be waiting for you in bed to read us a story as well!"
With that, he pitter-pattered back to his bedroom.
Their sudden obedience surprised her.
Indeed, life was full of sunshine with the two buns around!
Thus, she soon put the gloomy thoughts behind her!


She became a surrogate mother in exchange for over a million yuan.

As the esteemed CEO of the most powerful Empire in the capital, he holds absolute power, while she is just an adopted daughter to a family of lowly status. She agreed to bear him his offspring, simply because her adoptive father's business was failing.
 
On the day of her delivery, the elder brother was born healthy, but the younger one was stillborn. Having fulfilled the contract, she disappeared from his sight along with the astronomical sum of money. 


Six years later, he is still that arrogant and high-profile CEO. When she accidentally gets embroiled with him again – like a canary trapped in his cage, he closes in on her. “Woman, do you think you can escape from my clutches?!" 

However, he does not expect a little kid to interfere; the boy pompously points his little finger at him and warns, “Mu Yazhe, you’d better leave her alone! She's mine – this baby's woman!” 

The man is alarmed, simply because the little kid's facial features are identical to his...

Tags: Adorable Child, CEO, Sweet Romance, Scheming, Wealthy Aristocrats, Fluff, Two-faced, Child, Rich and Powerful, Treachery

When Jiang MoChen went home to cook in the evening, Yan QingChi told him about it. Jiang MoChen was taken aback, then smiled, "This is a coincidence."
    "Yes, since Guan Mei has already talked to Director Fu, I'll see her tomorrow."
    "Well, let Zhang Quan take you there."
    "it is good."
    Fu Minzhi chose a coffee shop. When Yan QingChi went there, there was no one. The owner of the coffee shop was a little girl. She looked like she was in her twenties. When she saw him coming in, she asked and took him upstairs. . Yan QingChi had just arrived on the second floor and found that Fu Minzhi had arrived. At this moment, he was sitting on the sofa by the window looking at the drawings.
    The little girl gave him a please gesture and left by herself. Yan QingChi took out her mobile phone and checked the time. He was indeed not late, even 20 minutes earlier, but Fu Minzhi arrived earlier.
     
    He walked over and sat down opposite Fu Minzhi, only to realize that what Fu Minzhi was looking at was the short story he drew for QiQi.
    "Unexpectedly, you turned out to be to mr.q," Fu Minzhi saw him sitting down, and he was not polite, and went straight to the subject to talk about painting. "To be honest, knowing that it is you, I feel a little more relaxed."
    Yan QingChi smiled and did not speak. Of course he knew what Fu Minzhi meant. He was an actor, not a very powerful actor, but Fu Minzhi was a director, a very powerful director.
 

    "So, I want to invite you to paint again. Your agent should have told you that I have a new movie about to start. You can audition for my male lead. If it is not suitable, I can also give you a supporting role. ."
    This is indeed a very attractive condition. Not all directors will audition publicly when choosing roles. Sometimes they already have suitable candidates in their hearts, and all will only issue audition invitations to candidates they think are suitable. Now that Fu Minzhi gave him this invitation, Yan QingChi found it really tempting, especially since the other party promised that even if it was not appropriate, he could give him a supporting role.
    However, Yan QingChi was a little helpless, "I'm sorry, first, since you already know that I am to mr.q, you should know who this mr.q represents. All of my paintings are for QiQi, and I painted for me. So, I can't paint for other children. It's against my original intention. Second," Yan QingChi smiled sadly, "The conditions you opened are indeed very attractive, and I am very My heart is moving, but I won't take any drama appointments this year, so even if I want to participate in your movie, this schedule is really inappropriate."
    Fu Minzhi didn't understand, "What are you going to do this year? Why can't you film?"
    "I feel a little sick, so I need to rest for a year this year."
    Fu Min looked at him up and down, "With all due respect, I think you look much healthier than me."
    Yan QingChi smiled, "Do you think it is necessary for me to lie to you on this matter? What is your identity? If it were not for a last resort, why would I refuse to accept your play appointment?"
    Fu Minzhi didn't speak any more, Yan QingChi said these words correctly, she knew her position too well, so she felt that this matter was easier to solve after learning that the other party turned out to be Yan QingChi. After all, it may not be easy for a director to impress a freelance painter, but it is much easier for a well-known director to impress an actor who has just debuted. Therefore, if Yan QingChi is not really unwell, then there is no reason to reject himself. ——Rejected her, next time, I don't know when, there will be a leader willing to give him this kind of guarantee.
    Fu Minzhi felt a little annoying, and at this time, the coffee shop owner brought the coffee up.
    Yan QingChi whispered when she was about to let go: "Sorry, I don't drink coffee."
    The little girl was stunned for a moment, as if she did not expect that he would refuse directly, "This is the sign of our shop."
    "Thank you, but I really don't drink coffee, just give me a glass of boiled water."
    The little girl took the coffee back and nodded, "Okay, please wait a moment."
    Fu Minzhi saw that the people were gone, and then continued to speak, "Well, let's not talk about the movie. I am just the mother of Yanyan. Please create a story for my child. Can't you really agree? His birthday is coming soon. He really likes the stories you painted. I also think your paintings are very educational and full of childishness. So if you want to give him a birthday gift, can't you really agree?"
    "Actually, if you want to give Yanyan a birthday gift, why don't you paint it yourself?" Yan QingChi didn't understand, "Even if your paintings are not beautiful enough, but for Yanyan, you must paint him better than mine His paintings make him like it more."
 

    "I don't have this time." Fu Minzhi said, "You know, our circle is always very busy, especially since I am also responsible for a studio. My time is fully arranged. I just sit here today and You speak, it's the time I squeezed out, so I can't help it."
    "Then you can record the story you want into an audio file for him and listen to him as a bedtime story. Isn't it great?"
    Fu Minzhi smiled and shook his head, "I haven't touched children's books for too long, so I don't have this concept in my mind. I can't think of what is appropriate to record for him."
    "Since you think he likes my paintings, you can record the stories in my paintings to him."
    Fu Minzhi was stunned for a moment, as if he had never expected this to happen before.
    "You and Bofeng are divorced, and they are usually very busy. I can't see you but I must miss you very much. Therefore, recording some bedtime stories for him as a birthday present can make him happy and make him feel When it comes to your care for him, isn't it good to be able to let your voice accompany him when you are not by his side in the future?"
    This is really good, and it will not take long. Fu Minzhi thinks this is a good idea. The most important thing is that she has not been with Bo Yan for a long time, and Bo Yan can listen to her voice, and it is indeed a different one to him. A kind of company.
    "You're right, thank you." Fu Minzhi looked at the person in front of him. Yan QingChi was still the way she was when she first saw him, with a gentle smile, calm, and not because of the generous offer she made. Too happy, and not too sorry for missing this opportunity, this calm and gentleness is indeed in line with the male protagonist of his next movie, but he has no schedule.
 

    Fu Minyi was also a little sorry. When she didn't know Yan QingChi at first, she didn't have any deep impression on him, but she felt that he was very good-looking and popular, out of her disinterest in Xiao Xianrou, and He didn't want his movie to be linked to him, so he refused the recommendation of his friends.
    However, in the two subsequent meetings, whether in his home or now, he always spoke the most appropriate words and did the most appropriate actions. He will not violate his principles because of his fame, nor will he keep lobbying himself because of inappropriate schedules. Even, he gave good suggestions.
    At this moment, Fu Minzhi took off the prejudice against him. Although Yan QingChi did not know how Yan QingChi's acting was, Fu Minzhi felt that his attitude in speaking and doing things was very good. Whether he was an actor or a Father, his attitude was the same. well.
    The two people didn't talk for too long, so they said goodbye happily.
    Yan QingChi strolled in the street for a while before picking up QiQi and returning home.
    Before going to bed in the evening, Jiang MoChen asked him about the results of today's conversation with Fu Minzhi. Yan QingChi said roughly, when the schedule was inappropriate, Jiang MoChen stretched out his hand to embrace him.
    Yan QingChi was afraid that he would regret for himself and comforted him, "Anyway, Director Fu didn't just shoot such a movie. Now that she has this idea, she might still consider me when filming other movies in the future."
    Jiang MoChen let out an "um", turned his head and kissed him without speaking.
    At noon the next day, Fu Minzhi was recording a short story for Bo Yan, but his phone rang.
    She paused the recorder, answered the phone, "Hello."
    On the other end of the phone, Jiang MoChen was holding his mobile phone, "I'm sorry to disturb you, Director Fu. It was only when I went home yesterday that I found out that you met with QingChi, and that your new play was about to give him a chance. You I also know that a director like you missed one, and I don't know when the second one will meet again. So, is it possible that your new play can delay the start?"
    Fu Minzhi leaned back in the chair and asked him, "Yan QingChi asked you to ask me?"
    "Of course not, I want to ask you myself. QingChi needs to recuperate due to physical reasons this year, but I also need to pay half of the responsibility for this result. So I feel a little guilty and want to ask if I want to ask. You, don't get me wrong."
    Fu Minzhi thought for a while, and said truthfully: "My play is expected to start in October, and it is already investing in it. I postpone it for a few months. There is actually no problem, but I can wait and invest. The business will not wait for me, so this is not my decision."
 

    Jiang MoChen heaved a sigh of relief when he heard the words, "Then you don't have to worry about it. If you need to invest, Nancheng can, no matter how bad it is, Jiang's can also. I believe that your movie will definitely not worry about investing in sponsorship."
    Fu Minzhi smiled, "Jiang MoChen, you can really speak, but how do I know if Yan QingChi is worthy of me waiting for him?"
    Fu Minzhi looked at the calendar on his desk, "Just giving him an audition opportunity and a special postponement just to wait for his schedule. This is not a concept. Give him an audition opportunity at the right time. If he is not suitable, I can As far as I am concerned, there is no loss in using other people. But it is only for him to postpone. If he is not suitable, I will use other people when the time comes. Who will be responsible for the losses during this period?"
    "When is Director Fu planning to arrange an audition?"
    "It's the end of March, almost the beginning of April."
    "Well, you can ask QingChi to go to the audition first. If it is suitable, you will consider whether to wait for him or not. If it is not suitable, you naturally don't have to wait for him."
    Fu Minzhi did not speak.
    "Let's do it," Jiang MoChen said, "QingChi will audition first in early April. You can first see if he is suitable. In July this year, "Lost" will be released, and QingChi will also appear in it. You can watch his Performance, then make a decision."
    "He also starred in "Lost"?" Of course, Fu Minzhi knew about this film, and the work directed by Wang Yiyang was also rushing to win awards.
    Both Fu Minzhi and Wang Yiyang are directors focusing on literary and artistic films, but Fu Minzhi has more awards, so the status is higher. But after all, she has some understanding of Wang Yiyang's movies, and she also knows that he is not the kind of person who chooses actors casually, so she is a little more optimistic about Yan QingChi.
     
    "Well, let him audition first, and talk about the rest later."
    "Thank you Fu, then." Jiang MoChen thanked.
    Fu Minzhi chuckled lightly, "Jiang MoChen, if you have worked so hard to think for him, you are not afraid that he will fly higher and farther away from you. In the end, can you not hold him?"
    Jiang MoChen didn't expect her to ask this, but he was not a coy person, so when he heard her say this, he just smiled, "Although sometimes, I do want to hide him and let him be. At home, I don't let others see it. But I know better than anyone that he is not the canary I raised, and my cage can't hold him, so I let him fly. He is a very good person, so naturally he should Being seen and appreciated by more people, I have never seen him, but he always remembers the way home, so no matter where he is or what he meets, he will always come back to me. In this world, It's good to be able to bless the other person and become his world, but walking side by side is another kind of happiness."
    As Fu Minzhi listened, his heartstring was slightly moved, and after a long time, he smiled slightly.
    She hung up Jiang MoChen's phone, leaning on the back of her chair, thinking of her and Bo Feng's past, and thinking of Jiang MoChen and Yan QingChi, she couldn't help but feel a little envious.
    She and Bo Feng are imaginary, Jiang MoChen and Yan QingChi are a few years old, but they are not as clear as they are. Bofeng wanted to watch her, she wanted to fly high, she didn't give Bofeng a sense of security, and Bofeng didn't give her trust. In the end, the two parted ways and went to each other, but they suffered a lot of research.
    Fu Minzhi sighed and the phone rang again. She glanced at it. It was from Bo Feng. Fu Minzhi planned to hang up, but he hesitated at the moment when she was about to hang up. Then, she swiped down. , Answered the phone, "Hello."

MACHINE TRANSLATION
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Chapter 1 to 34: https://foxaholic.com/novel/transmigrated-into-the-film-emperors-self-destructive-fiance/

Description
His filming opportunities were taken by others, his boyfriend cheated on him, he gave up a rich, tall handsome fiance and devoted himself to a scumbag. In the end, he was beaten to death by the scumbag. Yan Qing Chi felt that although this danmei cannon fodder supporting male that he transmigrated into was troublesome, it was kind of tragic that he died like this through his own actions.

So, the first thing that Yan Qing Chi did after taking over this body was to catch them in the act and beat up the scumbag! The second thing that he did, was to agree to the marriage proposal from the aristocratic fiance.

However, Yan Qing Chi stared down at his big belly. Who can tell him what the heck this was?! Don’t tell him that he transmigrated into a mpreg novel???

Standing on the side, the tall, rich, and handsome Film Emperor Jiang asked carefully, “Babe, do you want a boy or a girl?”

Yan Qing Chi: Do I want a WHAT?!

Associated Names 
穿成影帝作死未婚夫[穿书]

Author 
林盎司

Tags
Acting Adopted Children Arranged Marriage Bickering Couple Calm Protagonist Clever Protagonist Couple Growth Cute Children Engagement Familial Love Fast Learner First Love First-time Interc**rse Handsome Male Lead Modern Day Mpreg Past Plays a Big Role Popular Love Interests Power Couple Pragmatic Protagonist Pregnancy Showbiz Slow Romance Transmigration

My second year of middle school ended with me knowing about my parents' death. I was devastated after knowing that but Hannah helped me a lot. I would be lost without her. Likewise, my second year got completed.
It was the summer holidays, Hannah and couldn't do sleepovers at each other's places 'cause she needed to get to Yarke, her grandmother's health wasn't good. But we stayed in touch every single day. In the meanwhile, I learned so much from Frank about hacking, he was talented and I became good with kickboxing too. 
Frank started making my training harder as I passed each level. I became so good that I even beat Frank. It was lunchtime and we were having lunch after that I had computer classes. 
As always Frank started feeding me, today was cheat day so he asked Aunt Maurey to prepare my favorite food items.
Frank: Come one, one more spoon.
My stomach was full at that time, I couldn't even eat half the spoon. I was whining.
"No, I'm full please dad."
Frank: Okkay, last spoon.
"Fine."
I ate that last spoon and Ugh, my stomach is so full that I was getting sleepy. I thought of having dessert so I went into the kitchen and brought a scoop of ice-cream in a bowl.
Frank: Your stomach is full of food and yet you have enough space for dessert?
"I want to eat something sweet, don't say dad."
Frank: Okkay.
We both had our lunch and I helped Aunt Maurey to clean the table. I kept all the dishes in the kitchen and was about to come out when Aunt Maurey called me.
Aunt Maurey: Ma'am.
I turned around and went near Aunt Maurey.
"Aunt Maurey, how many times did I tell you to call me Shin?"
She gave a smile.
Aunt Maurey: I lost count after 10 times.
"And still you won't call me by my name."
I said while smiling.
Aunt Maurey: Alright, Shin.
"That's what I'm saying, so what is it ?"
Aunt Maurey: I observed for quite a time, you're calling Master as 'dad'?
"Yeah, he asked me to, why? is there something wrong about it?"
Aunt Maurey: No, not at all. It's the opposite I feel quite happy. I've never seen master this happy. 
After Madam's death, he was so lost and his daughter started avoiding him because he avoided everyone, and even till now their relationship hasn't been better. The way used to smile disappeared in time not until you came. The day I first saw you was the day I saw Master's same old smile again. Master treated me like his mother, but I couldn't help him to recover from his loss and suffering, but you changed him and his dangerous job made me worry. Thank you for everything.
Aunt Maurey's eyes were filled with water. I gave a soft smile in return.
"I'm so happy to have a father like him to Aunt Maurey, Maye even my real father wouldn't love me as much as he does."
She smiled in return and I turned back and starting coming out of the kitchen when I was about to leave the kitchen I remembered what Aunt Maurey said, I turned around and called her.
"Aunt Maurey?"
She turned around
Aunt Maurey: Yes!
"You said dad's job was dangerous, why?"
Aunt Maurey: He didn't say about his job, did he?
"I mean yes, about the 'F cafe' business, what danger is there in doing a coffee shop business?"
Aunt Maurey: You didn't know that yet.
"About what?"
I said with a confused face. Aunt Maurey didn't say anything for some time she was just watching my face. After some time she spoke.
Aunty Maurey: Um.... nothing, I thought it wrong.
"Something is wrong now, please tell me what is it?"
Aunt Maurey: Nothing just he's getting some threat calls from gangsters.
"Why would those gangsters threaten him?"
Aunt Maurey: Money my dear, it ruins everything.
"Okkay, I'll talk to dad."
Aunt Maurey: No, Master will be angry if he knows what I said.
"I can't leave this, someone stupid jerks threatening dad to give money, I can't leave it."
I came out of the kitchen and saw Frank sitting on the couch and watching some random news channel in the living room. I went towards him and turned off the news. 
Frank: Chocolate is everything alright?
He said with a confusing face. 
"No, it's not. I know about your job ad risks."
Frank: WHAT!!!!!
He stood up with a big surprise.
Frank: Who said you?
"I asked Aunt Maurey."
Aunt Maurey came and stood beside me keeping her face down.
Frank: Maurey, why did you tell her, even after knowing all this? I said you not to tell anything about my job.
Aunt Maurey: But Master, I didn't...
Frank cut off before Aunt Maurey can complete her words.
Frank: That's enough saying, I'll talk to you later.
I was confused about what's happening.
"Dad, why are you scolding her, I insisted on that. It was your fault too, why didn't you tell me that you were getting a threat from local gangsters?"
Frank: What?
Frank paused for a second with confusion written all over his face.
Frank: Wait, what exactly did Maurey told you?
"That you were getting threat calls from some stupid gangster jerks."
Frank: Language my dear.
Frank turned towards Aunt Maurey.
Frank: I'm sorry Maurey, I'll talk to you later, you can go.
Aunt Maurey left and I turned towards Frank.
"Why were you talking about your job, what else job do you have besides the coffee shop business?"
Frank: N-nothing. 
"Now, what didn't you tell me earlier about that threat?"
Frank: It wasn't your concern, you're still a child. Moreover, I don't want you to worry about the matter that's not gonna happen.
"Remember 'No more hiding'."
Frank: Yeah, I'm sorry. That matter was settled a long time ago.
"Really?"
Frank: Yeah, it's fine now. I forgot to say about this to Maurey that's why she said.
"It's the only matter you were hiding right?"
Frank: Y-yes.
"I believe you. I was worried about that's it."
After saying that I sat on the couch and played an animated movie. Frank sat beside me and stayed silent all the time. We had our dinner and everything came back to normal. He told me a bedtime story, kissed my forehead and I slept.
The whole summer went normally and my last year in middle school went peacefully without anyone messing with me. Maybe the fight with those girls paid off and my last year went peacefully, Hannah was happier than me, she kept telling ' You kick everyone, I'm proud of myself 'cause you became like this because of me'.
It was the summer holidays and we both couldn't spend time this year too. At home, I got to know that I'll be with Tanya for the next 2 years. I sighed and never said anything. 
It's my first day of High school, I went with Hannah as always. It's been 3 months and Tanya didn't say anything but she made sure everyone in high school knows about me and my problems and as always I was the center of the problem. We bot fought and did get few punches.
I was applying the bruise cream to Hannah's face, she did receive few punches than before. Hannah saw my face and said with a terrified voice.
Hannah: Shin, you're bleeding.
I didn't know I was bleeding.
"Where?"
I said looking at my hands.
Hannah: Your face. It's bleeding near your lips.
I touched my lips and saw there's some blood on my hands.
"It's nothing just a few drops."
Hannah: Come sit here, I'll clean it and apply a band-aid.
I sat beside her and she cleaned y wound and kept a band-aid to it.
Hannah: Why is that problem finds you every single time?
"Maybe 'cause we both are friends for ages."
I laughed while saying that.
Hannah: That's not funny.
"Come on, you know why I get into trouble every time." 
Hannah: But it's not right, she literally wants you dead.
"No, it's not true."
Hannah: Yes, it is.
"Whatever, I'm not in the mood to discuss this topic."
Hannah: Okkay.
That day ended with me giving an ice pack to Hannah and making her favorite food. I felt bad that she gets hurt because of me.
The first year ended and the second year went well too, my classes were good as well as my marks too. But I had more free time. So, I decided to do work. The main problem is how to convince Frank. For sure he won't allow me.
It was my second high school year summer holidays and the greatest war Human vs AI started happening. We weren't quite sure what and why is it happening.
I was frightened about me and Tanya, he made sure we won't leave the house. I called Hannah and she said she's at home in Yarke.
I climbed into bed t sleep and Frank came carrying a book to read. But I wanted a real story, not a book one. Frank opened the book and was about to start.
"Dad!"
Frank looked up from the book.
Frank: What is it chocolate?
"I don't want you to read this book."
Frank: Why? you don't want bedtime stories.
"Not like that."
Frank: Then?
"I want a real-life story. I'm bored with book one's."
Frank smiled and kept the book aside.
Frank: Okkay, so what story you want to listen to?
"The one that's happening."
Frank: The Human vs AI war?
"Yes."
I said nodding my head.
Frank: To know about this war, you want to know about the history of robots. From the beginning when it started.
"You the year from where all it started, the year 2020? I studied it in Ancient history class."
Frank: Then why listen to me?
"Maybe it sounds different from your perspective."
Frank: Okkay then, but it's a long story.
"I'm listening."
Frank: The robots didn't get citizenship since the beginning, they were used only by specified people for specific purposes only. The military was still running tests on how to make robots better. Then an unexpected natural disaster happened and made the whole world upside down...


Shin spent 22 years of her life, believing that her parents died in a car accident.
  when Tanya reveals the hidden truth behind Shin's parents death and her nightmares, her world shatters. Now, Shin's life is full of miseries , traumas and a past that haunts her daily. Then she searches for her parents and in her search she finds a meaning to live her life to the at most. 
On the other hand, DARK DEVIL the world's most dangerous terrorist gang  threatens the whole world to hack their lives. The world blames MIUM for this. 
     And Due to Elizabeth, Shin finds herself in the center of this mess. 2Months is the deadline, within this time either the world turns upside down or turns back to normal and this lies in the hands of Shin. The path she choses decides the fate of the world. What will she choose?

The position of an agent of a management company in The ACG World was very high. Even for a junk agent, the worst choice would only be to establish a management company in a kingdom or a metropolitan-level city. The general cities were simply not qualified to invite them. If Zhou Yu had to find one, Luhua city could be considered to be qualified for inviting them. After all, they had already built a building of wonder.
However, this was just a minimum requirement.
Beidou was a management company that had a long history. It was because of various reasons that they had been suppressed and became a run-down company, and then was taken over by Xia Huan this young man. Xia Huan's ability was definitely not weak. Although it was difficult in the early stage, he quickly gathered a group of very capable people. Together with Zhou Yu's help, he quickly rescued Beidou from the edge of bankruptcy.
However, it was a pity that the old employees who returned for Beidou and Xia Huan both inherited the belief of the previous generation of Beidou agents, and believed that Starlight idols and fallen idols should work together. Driven by this belief, he and Luhua City got closer and closer, until now they were targeted by the Starlight City again.
Beidou's strength has been greatly reduced. If Starlight City was still trying to suppress them, then it would be very disappointing. All the old employees of Beidou and Xia Huan unanimously decided that this was going to be the last retreat. If things really did not work out, then they would become the first management company to take the initiative to quit Starlight city after successfully establishing their headquarters inside it.
Starlight City was the highest goal of all Starlight management companies. Any management companies that could enter here should not be underestimated. So far, there were only companies that went completely bankrupt and were forced to leave the city, no one had ever heard of anyone taking the initiative to quit the city.
If Beidou really made this decision, it would obviously be shocking news.
Zhou Yu was naturally very welcome to have Beidou join in Luhua city, even if Xia Huan did not bring any employees, it still did not matter, after all, he was a good partner who he has cooperated with for a very long time.
Now, it all depended on Starlight city's decisions.
Seeing Zhou Yu finally entered the studio again, Zhou Fu was relieved. As long as the cooperation with Qin Zhuan did not end, the amusement park would have no worries. However, this problem could also be regarded as a reminder to Zhou Fu. The amusement park could not always rely on Zhou Yu's investment, but it should gradually become independent. In case Zhou Yu really split up with those people in his studio, they would also have a way out.
"Blood Moon Mist" was originally a sci-fi maze adventure story that tells a story about after the human entered the age of space exploration, a ruin of an ancient civilization was found on the back of the moon. Using the Moonlight city as the stronghold, an expedition consisting of twelve people that were selected from the human world, began to explore the remains.
Now there were not so many high-level idols, so the original story could only be adapted, downsizing the team of twelve. With little Muli and Bai Mo as the protagonists, as long as the events in the original story could be put into the new script, Hao Jing would put it in, plus with some of his own ideas, the new script of "Blood Moon Mist" was completed.
It could be said that this was the first movie script jointly completed by the people from the real world and the ACG world.
In order to make this movie, various science fiction props have to be completed, including a spaceship designed by the carpenter beaver, and various space scenes. The design was so futuristic that it would make anyone who had seen the set say, 'oh, this is a sci-fi movie.'
And the stonemason monkeys' main focus was on Moonlight City. In order to complete the design, he deliberately found a minority group called 'moon worshiper', referred to their architectural style, and then integrated it with the modern style, so the final design style was different from the existing architectural style in the real world.
It took a lot of effort to build a studio that made people feel like they were in the space, and this kind of shooting method also let trainee animation director Jing Ning confused.
The animation of Qin Zhuan was now only using CG, so there should be no need to create such a big film-set. Even if people wanted to use the real object as references, they normally only needed to make a part of it. No one would have time or money to make an entire film set.
Jing Ning knew that Zhou Yu was about to enter the studio and shot the scenes for Qin Zhuan studio, so he insisted on going to the studio with Zhou Yu as a trainee. He admired Qin Zhuan very much, so he couldn't help but ask, "Boss, why did the director of Qin Zhuan ask you to do this? Does the processing of the real scene need to be so elaborate?"
The reason why Zhou Yu would allow Jing Ning to come in was that this young man was hit hard by all kinds of criticism online, so he hoped that letting him see this would make him feel better. Zhou Yu didn't know how to comfort people, so he could only use this method.
"Remember, you are the director of Qin Zhuan. As for the practices of these people, you don't have to deliberately learn from them, just do what you think is the best."
Of course, he could not learn everything from it. How could making the animation in the real world be the same as making the animation in The ACG World? What if Jing Ning also developed a habit of making a full film set before making an animation, where was he going to find a good carpenter like the beaver? And it was also very difficult to ask for help from the beaver. It was okay if it was something to do with mini Luhua city, but if it was something from the real world, there was no way he would offer his help.
Anyway, Jing Njing has seen enough, and it was better not to let outsiders see what was going to happen next, so Jing Ning was pushed out of the studio.
Looking at the closed studio's door, Jing Ning could only sigh and returned to the headquarters of Qin Zhuan. The boss was right, he was the first director of Qin Zhuan, and should spend more of his time focusing on "Zhenbian Bedtime Stories", rather than copying other people's ideas. His studio must endure the pressure, and keep improving, and sooner or later, the Internet would admit that his team was the real Qin Zhuan.
What Jing Ning's determination was, Zhou Yu did not know, he only knew that the shooting of the new animation had finally begun. In the time of being isolated, this may be the last time to cooperate with outsiders. Recalling the various smooth cooperation before, and all kinds of resources could be obtained with money, and a lot of talents could be selected at will, Zhou Yu could not help but sigh.
The lineup of Luhua City remained unchanged, but there were only two idols left in Beidou and only one with excellent attributes. Because Xia Huan has helped her a lot in the past, so she chose to stay in Beidou. The other one only had ordinary attributes, but in this movie, he could only be used as a supporting role that was slightly better than extra roles.
But even so, Beidou still had some strange talents. For example, the melancholic makeup artist Sato Yuna, who comes with a 'black magic makeup' skill, can complete makeup in an extremely short period of time and can increase the charm of the original character, which was a quite awesome talent.
Before getting in the characters, little Muli and other people all needed makeup. None of them played the role without makeup. Otherwise, the characters in every movie would look similar. With the help of the makeup artist Sato Yuna, it only took a moment to complete the makeup of all the actors.
"The first scene of 'Blood Moon Mist', action!"
Under the instruction of director Ling Daoran, the filming has finally begun.


Zhou Yu, a reclusive otaku, who did not like to go out of his house, was one day forced out of his house by a series of unexpected events.
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That evening, Tirza sat on the floor in the middle of the room, her long hair pulled into a messy ponytail. "Okay, come on, this is gonna work," she said out loud. She held out her arms, then put her left hand on her right should and her right hand on her left shoulder. She concentrated hard, then blinked. Nothing happened. "Aw man, what the hell!" she yelled. Tirza shook her head. "Okay, try the other one again." She used to right index finger to twitch her nose, expecting the movie from her top shelf to come to her. "Damn! Why isn't this working?" Snape looked up from his desk. He decided he had better investigate why Tirza was yelling and sighed. "For the love of god!" he heard her yell.
Snape walked quickly to her room and stood in her doorway. She sat on the floor with her arms folded, blinking. Then she tried to twitch her nose. Snape started chuckling, causing her to notice him. "Why isn't it working?" she demanded. "What exactly are you trying to do?" "Well you are a wizard and my mom was too, so I must be, but my powers aren't working! Jeannie could fold her arms and blink and stuff happened and Samantha twitched her nose and I can't do either!" He came and sat beside her. "Who are Jeannie and Samantha?" Tirza rolled her eyes. "You are so silly! Don't you know who they are?" He shook his head no. "Jeannie is a genie. Tony found her on the beach in a pretty bottle. And Samantha was a witch who married a human and a girl named Tabitha and a boy, whatever his name is. And they could do magic!"

Snape was growing more by the minute. "Who is Tony?" Tirza slapped her forehead with her hand. "Weren't you listening? Tony is the astronaut that found Jeannie in the bottle on the beach!" He shook his head like he understood even though he didn't. "Why can't I do magic?" Tirza asked. Snape smiled. "I could teach you if you would like." Tirza started jumping in excitement. "Really? Promise?" He nodded. "Yea!" She jumped into his arms almost knocking him over. "Tomorrow I will teach you. Right now, it is late and you must go to bed." Tirza stuck out her lower lip. "I'm not tired. I wanna watch a movie." Snape shook his head. "It's nearly 9 and you take a while to get ready." "Nope," she replied, continuing to sit on the floor and watched him expectantly. Snape sighed. "Child, you try my patience." "Cool. Ya wanna watch a movie with me?" "No, you must get ready for bed."

Tirza stood up and put her hands on her hips, frowning at him." "Not unless you can catch me!" Suddenly she smiled, winked and took off running. Snape, whose temper had been rising, realized it was a game. 'If I chase her for a while, she'll be tired and go to bed easier,' he thought as he gave chase. He wondered what the student and staff of Hogwarts would think if they could see him laughing and chasing after the tiny girl. Tirza whirled around. "Nah nah, na boo boo, you can't catch me!" She stuck her tongue out at him. She certainly was fast, rounding corners, ducking into spaces between furniture, even crawling under the couch! "Just you wait 'till I do catch you, you'll be one sorry little miss!" She laughed as he almost grabbed her before she could crawl under the coffee table and out the other side.

"You won't get me! I'm too fast!" She giggled, then tripped over the desk chair. She quickly crawled inside the chair space. Snape peeked in at her and smiled, then gave her a mock stern look. "I've got you now!" She giggled. "No! Help me!" she wailed in mock distress. "Now my naughty little child, you shall get your just punishment!" Snape could barely keep the smile off his face and she pulled her out, then held her around her waist with one arm and landed a soft swat to her bottom. "Help! I'm being murdered!" she yelled between giggles. He swatted her bottom gently several more times as she laughed and squirmed. Snape scooped her up in his arms and carried her to her room and set her gently on her bed. "Now little Tirza, will you get ready for bed?" Tirza looked thoughtful for a moment. "Whatcha gonna do if I don't?" He leaned his face close to hers and looked into her eyes. "You don't want to know." He winked and she started to giggle again. "Okay, okay if I have to." She looked at him expectantly and sighed. "Ya gotta leave so I can put on my jammies silly!"

Tirza bounced out into the sitting room in a long blue satin-like nightgown with Cinderella, the coach and the Fairy Godmother on the front. She bounced onto the couch and smiled. "Tirza Jade, how many times must I tell you not to jump on the furniture?" She giggled. "Okay, okay." "Are you ready for bed?" She nodded. "I washed my face, brushed my hair, brushed my teeth and got my stuffies ready. There's just one thing left. I need you to read me a bedtime story!" Snape groaned. "I'm not good at bedtime stories. Why don't you read one to yourself?" Tirza gave him her best puppy dog eyes. "Mommy always read to me," she told him quickly. Snape sighed, feeling he really shouldn't refuse. "Alright." Tirza bounced back to her bedroom and Snape reluctantly followed. 'Bedtime stories. I'm going soft!'

He Honghua's candid voice came from outside the door. "Jiu, hurry down, food is ready." 
After Bo Jiu had regained her composure, she replied with a smile, "Alright, we're coming."
He Honghua was still heating the soup. After she had gotten a response, she headed back downstairs. 
Bo Jiu moved swiftly, and at this moment, even though her legs didn't have much strength, she was still able to move with ease. 
The moment she stood up, a substance not belonging to her trailed down from between her thighs. She paused. 
Qin Mo saw it as well. He paused his buttoning and bent to grab two pieces of tissue to wipe the substance. 
He tried wiping it, but after two tries, he had decided to settle it once and for all. He lifted her into his arms and said, "Shower before going down."
This time, Bo Jiu didn't object as taking a shower wouldn't take much time. 
Qin Mo rolled up his sleeves. After he was done washing her, he reached out for a towel to wrap around her, the air around her spreading over. "Cold?"
Bo Jiu shook her head. Her silvery hair was still dripping from the shower. The Almighty wasn't very tender or gentle as he placed her under the running tap for a while before carrying her out. 
In that instant, Bo Jiu remembered the time the Almighty had tossed Princess in the bathtub, it was practically a reenactment. 
He still had to apply medication. 
While the Almighty was helping her button her shirt with one hand, she applied medication on his other hand before wrapping it with a bandage. 
But this meant that the Almighty's finger still couldn't go under water. Luckily, only one of his hands had touched the water just now.
She could no longer wear the shirt and pants from before. Therefore, Bo Jiu changed into a set of casual lounge wear, her hair soft and fluffy after blowing it until it was half dried. Somehow she seemed much younger than her actual age. 
Qin Mo looked at her, having yet another vision.
It seemed as though this was a common sight, a miniature version of her seated on the bed with a head full of fluffy hair after her shower. She was extremely mischievous. 
Qin Mo told himself once more that she wasn't Princess and couldn't be treated like a pet even though he would love to shrink her and carry her in his pocket so that he could bring her everywhere he went. 
However, that sadly couldn't happen in reality. 
They walked downstairs one in front of the other. 
They managed to reach the dining table swiftly, in less than half an hour. 
Dinner was already served, eight home cooked dishes and a bowl of soup, all of which looked incredibly delicious. 
It seems like a norm for parents to bring out their child's photo album whenever there were visitors and He Honghua was no exception. 
There weren't many photos of Jiu before the age of two since she had to conceal her gender, but after she was two, there was an influx of photos. 
He Honghua pointed to one of the photos. "This was taken right before she was sent to kindergarten. Look at how badly she is crying."
"That's adorable!" Movie Queen An was undoubtedly a fan of young children, especially those who looked adorable. She was so invested in the album she had forgotten about the delicious spread on the dining table. 
He Honghua was the one who noticed them heading down and smiled. "Hurry over for the meal. Why is your hair wet?"
This question was directed at Bo Jiu and she answered naturally, "I took a shower."
He Honghua didn't suspect a thing. 
Movie Queen An glanced over at them, her attention placed on her son. He really knew how to stir up trouble. 
Qin Mo remained unruffled as usual, none of the events from before evident on his face. 
There was a cheeky smile on Bo Jiu's face, devilish and cheeky. 
From the looks of it… No one could tell who was at the losing end. Was it possible for her son to be the person at the bottom?
The more Movie Queen An studied them, the more she was convinced of her new theory. She shook her head and passed the photo album over. "Look at Jiu when he was younger, isn't he adorable?" 
She was trying to remind her son to be more proactive and to take back the lead. 
Qin Mo was indeed curious as to how she looked in the past.
His fingers glided across the album as he looked at the little kid. 
Surprisingly, even though he had been thinking about how she looked like in the past, he didn't feel much after seeing these photos. 
Qin Mo frowned slightly, though his face was as elegant as ever. 
Naturally, the two adults started talking about interesting encounters from their childhood over dinner. 
Bo Jiu listened as she ate, not too surprised about the events since she was more than clear how her pet had been like in the past. 
Simply put, he had been a doll and hadn't done any chores, had ignored everyone in sight and had always caused kids his age to wonder how was it possible for a kid to be so much cleaner than they were. 
"It was my fault, I would always dress him in bright and vibrant colored clothes when he was younger, which was why others always thought he was a little girl," Movie Queen An remarked. 
Bo Jiu agreed wholeheartedly because the very first time she had met the Almighty, she had been convinced that he was a doll and hadn't thought of him as a boy at all. 
Movie Queen An smiled as she turned to look at the youngster. "Are there any interesting stories from Jiu's childhood?"
Bo Jiu turn to glance at the Almighty, who was frowning as he ate and couldn't help laughing. "Unlike the Almighty, no one saw me as a girl back then." 
Qin Mo placed the wooden chopsticks down, glancing over at her casually and seemed to try to ask her, Are you itching for a beating?
Bo Jiu's smile thickened. When she met his gaze, she decided to go another route. "Back then, I had a little friend who looked very much like a girl. The first time I saw him, I thought he was a doll. At that time, I didn't have any concept of suits and since he had a small knot on his head, I assumed he was a little girl. He was fair and pretty, but very arrogant. But I always had the urge to play and shower with him even though he would despise me every time. There was once when I climbed his house's wall into his bathroom, which was when I found out he was a boy, which explains why he would frown whenever I pounced onto him."
"Small knots!" Movie Queen An's eyes lit up. "I loved helping Mo tie small knots on his head in the past, but afterwards, he cut his hair short and I couldn't do it anymore…" With that, Movie Queen An paused. "Jiu, don't look at how he is right now, he was a really cute kid when he was younger." 
"I believe that." Bo Jiu felt that he was adorable as well, albeit arrogant. 
Movie Queen An perked up. "You seem close with that little friend. Are you still in contact?" 
"You can say so." Bo Jiu took a bite of the vegetables. 
With that, Movie Queen An glanced over at her son. "That means the both of you are childhood sweethearts."
"Mmh." The youngster didn't deny it and was quick to agree. 
With that, Qin Mo lowered his raised hand. 
He didn't like the term childhood sweethearts as it meant someone else had been present in a chunk of her life where he hadn't been around. 
Moreover, they were still in contact. 
With that, Qin Mo tightened his grip, his chest tightening. 
They were still in contact? Who could it be? There weren't many people around her. 
Unknowingly, a name appeared in his mind. Hoshino. 
He didn't like this conjecture, but it was evident from the events from before. 
Including her reaction when she saw Hoshino, she had never looked at anyone else in that manner. 
It was a glance which carried a hint of yearning. 
How close were they and how much space did he occupy in her heart for her to look at him with such yearning?
Qin Mo's gaze darkened. When he reached out his arm, it carried an icy air. 
It seemed like a pile of cold water had been dumped over him. Even his breathing seemed cold. 
Was that why she wanted to escape?
Qin Mo felt his heart tightening, even the lines beneath his jaw were taut. 
Bo Jiu sat beside him. When she glanced over, he was already in that state. 
Was the Almighty in a bad mood again? Why? Was it perhaps from the conversation they had in the room? Indeed, it hadn't been a suitable time for her to respond, but even if she could, what could she have said?
Once the Almighty finds out she was Z, he would definitely think she had been lying to him. 
However, this wasn't something she could hide for long and there would come the day when she had to reveal the truth. 
She was prepared for his retaliation, but she wasn't willing to face the hatred in his eyes and would rather reduce the source of hatred. 
Bo Jiu paused before she picked up another slice of beef and placed it in the Almighty's plate. 
She remembered that beef was one of the few dishes he enjoyed. 
With the sudden appearance of the beef, the hostility and coldness dissipated slightly. 
He Honghua smiled. "Qin Mo, you like eating beef? Have more." 
With that, she placed another slice in his bowl. 
Bo Jiu watched as the Almighty stilled. But with his well instilled manners, he didn't act inappropriately or allowed He Honghua to feel uneasy or any discomfort. 
When he lowered his head, he moved the slice of beef from He Honghua forward and with his chopsticks, he picked up the piece Bo Jiu had placed into his bowl, putting it into his mouth. 
The slight knot on his forehead made him appear serious. 
That seriousness was just like how he was when they had been younger. She had sat on his bed while he had used a towel to dry her hair. 
He had even warned her about entering his room without permission and she had abided to his warning, sitting on the balcony as he wrote inside. 
Shortly after, he had seemed to have changed his mind, probably because he had been afraid that she might ruin the plants on the balcony. 
He had opened the windows to let her in, but it had been clear she could only stay for a night. 
That day, she had made sure to wash herself thoroughly, afraid that her pet would find her dirty. 
Fortunately, her pet had pulled open his blanket arrogantly and allowed her to sleep, albeit warning her to stay still. 
Although that hadn't been an easy task, it had been worthwhile because her pet had spoken in his melodic voice. 
He had flipped open his fairytale book and started reading her a bedtime story. He had stretched his arm out occasionally to caress her head. 
He had even told her in an extremely serious tone that long as she didn't play with Wilson, who stayed next door, he would read her a story everyday and would allow her to sleep with him. 
It hadn't been a difficult choice at all. Between Wilson and her pet, she would definitely choose her pet. 
He had imposed many restrictions upon her and hadn't allowed her to eat chips on her bed. 
But once she had been done hearing the bedtime story, she would get hungry. 
He would glance at her coldly before heading downstairs to get her some food, just like a little prince. 
At that time, he had already cut his hair short and was wearing cotton pyjamas, his features much prettier than hers. His body had been soft and tender. 
You shouldn't judge someone based on how they were as a child. 
Bo Jiu would never have expected her pet, who had been softer and prettier than her, to end up as this sharp and suave looking person. 
But something had remained the same, his eyes. 
Under his thin eyelids were a pair of deep eyes, which seemed long and narrow. It had always given off an extraordinary air. 
"Does it look good?" the familiar voice asked. 
Bo Jiu raised a brow. "Mmh?"
"You have been staring at me for a while now." While He Honghua went to refill the soup, Qin Mo turned to blow lightly below her ears. "What are you thinking about? Haven't you slept enough?" 
Bo Jiu grewer increasingly shameless with the Almighty around and the best way to curb him was to remain silent. 
But the next question stumped her because the Almighty asked, "Is this childhood sweetheart the scheming boy you were telling me about?"
Scheming boy? Bo Jiu couldn't help laughing at the description. In order not to let him see through her, she kept a straight face, nodding seriously. 
Qin Mo watched her, his gaze deepening. "Stay away from him."
With that, she burst out laughing. This was how much the Almighty hated his younger self. 
Qin Mo couldn't understand her laughter. 
Even till the end of the gathering, he still hadn't gotten an answer. Thus a thick, cold air surrounded him as he left. 
However, he wouldn't show any of that in front of He Honghua. 
Movie Queen An was more amazing and even Chen Xiaodong was impressed. 
This was the first time he saw Madam becoming best friends with someone in such a short period of time. Movie Queen An was definitely the first. 
They seemed closer the more they spoke. 
Thus they hadn't even realized how late it was. 
This time, Movie Queen An didn't just come back for her son as her other aim was to cast Jiu in a role for which she found him to be extremely well-suited. She was going to sound him out first and see if he was interested. 
But today obviously wasn't a good chance because her son was here. Even if she mentioned it, she wasn't going to be able to snatch Jiu over. 
After their meal, Movie Queen An stood up, her smile radiant. "It's late, I'll head back with Mo today. Sister He, let's arrange to meet another time, we can watch the kids compete together."
"Sure." He Honghua agreed easily. 
All of them were present at the door, but Qin Mo had more to say. "I need to speak with Jiu about something, you can head back first." With that, he brought Bo Jiu to the corner of the road. 
There were always corners where mansions were built, for green areas like theirs, there would always be a traffic light amongst the lush flora and fauna. 
When the faint glow from the street lamps fell onto Qin Mo's face, it was both alluring and breathtaking. 
Bo Jiu couldn't help calling him a devil. 
But right at this moment, Qin Mo suddenly pushed her against the wall, his breathe splashing onto her face. "Do you know what day is it?"


Fu Jiu appears to be a normal lad in high school on the surface. But in fact, she (Yes! She!) is the hacker, Z, a villain-terminator in the online world of an alternate world. Having reincarnated into the body of a woman and being forced to disguise herself as a young man, she reigns over the game world, fights for justice, and puts a spell on all the girls around with her innate charm. However, her flirting comes across as gay to the rich Almighty Qin and his inner circle. Over time, the Almighty Qin falls for him… her. Has he turned gay for him… her? Now, that's confusing!
Keywords: Rebirth, Face-slapping, Online gaming, Pet lover, Hacking, Chocolate-flavored lollipop
Sugary Scene:
Fu Jiu said, "Almighty Qin, do you have a girlfriend?"
Qin Mo lowered his laptop. "No."
Fu Jiu lowered her voice and started flirting carelessly. "You have one now, me."
Upon hearing that, Qin Mo pounced on Fu Jiu domineeringly!
Fu Jiu was stunned. "Wait, what are you doing?"
Qin Mo replied, "Exercising my boyfriend rights."
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Nathan and Sierra were married the following April in a beautiful ceremony held on the Nolans' property. Her mother was in charge of the flower arrangements that all came from her garden.  
Despite being too old, Amber insisted on being the flower girl and no one was about to stop her. She was having so much fun tossing petals everywhere and all the guests thought it was charming. That was simply the way she was.  
They had their first child less than a year later and he spent the whole pregnancy terrified that their poor kid was going to end up cursed with a horrible power. Ultimately that worry was unnecessary. May Marquez saw a picture they posted of Mason on Facebook as a newborn and sent him a private message letting him know he was a Shield, which wouldn't affect his life in the slightest.  
That was an incredible relief. She ended up doing the same thing for their other two children when they were babies as well. Lila had Instant Learning (the power to instantly understand anything after seeing or hearing about it once) and Owen had Intoxication Recovery.  
Their daughter did end up being incredibly bright but it didn't affect her life too negatively. There were plenty of smart kids out there. She would never be pegged as a monster the way Nathan had.  
Being a parent was simultaneously the most difficult yet most rewarding thing he ever did. He adored each of his children and functioned as the stay-at-home dad until they were old enough to go to preschool.  
That slowed down his book output to one a year for a while but despite Jordan's complaints it wasn't that big of a deal. His career was going fine.  
About a year after Mason was born someone wanted to turn one of his books into a movie. He flatly refused unless they let him be involved in the screenwriting and the casting. Surprisingly, they were willing to work with him. The movie was almost book perfect and that was more fulfilling than he could put into words.  
His popularity and sales skyrocketed after that because the movie sold out opening weekend and continued to have an excellent theater run. Everyone who hadn't read his books but saw the movie scrambled to buy them. A few of his books had to go into their second printing.  
By the time Owen was born that same production company turned two more of his books into movies with plans for a third. His cut from all of those allowed them to move into a bigger house where all the kids could have their own rooms.  
Their new place had a bigger yard too, which Sierra was thrilled about. She and her mom put their heads together to come up with landscaping plans for the whole thing that they planned on implementing personally rather than hiring someone else to do it. Nathan expected no less from his wife.  
Amber stayed in the area for college and adored her niece and nephews, coming over to play with them and all of the Grant family's pets (which now included three cats and two dogs) when she needed a break from studying. As predicted, she ended up being the favorite aunt.  
Life was so much better than Nathan ever dreamed it could be. To think he used to believe he would be better off spending his whole life alone catering to the whims of absolute strangers rather than living for himself.  
He would have been completely miserable. Looking around at his kids splashing around with Amber and Sierra in their backyard pool he felt completely at peace.  
"Dad, can you throw me up in the air really high?" Owen asked as he walked over looking rather adorable soaking wet in his water wings and dinosaur swim trunks. He had gray-blue eyes like his mother so when he looked at Nathan like that it was impossible to say no.  
He smiled and picked his youngest son up. "Sure thing buddy. But you do realize this is going to make all your siblings want turns too."  
"That's okay. Mom says taking turns is important."
Ah, he was such a good kid. Most of the four-year-olds he had known weren't so keen on taking turns. Mason certainly hadn't been at that age. He hated taking turns with his cousins when they played together.  
Nathan jumped into the pool and accidentally splashed Amber, who instantly splashed him back. This resulted in an all-out splash war the whole family got involved in before he even got the chance to toss Owen in the air.  
Everyone was screaming and laughing and his heart was completely full. This was what life was about. Not drowning himself in guilt and a misplaced sense of obligation for something that hadn't been his fault in the first place. Looking back he couldn't believe he did that to himself for so long.  
Meeting and falling in love with Sierra was nothing short of a miracle. He never would have snapped out of it otherwise.  
Seeing her grinning as she splashed Lila back in retaliation made his heart constrict. After all this time she was still so beautiful. In his eyes, she always would be. The most beautiful woman in the world.  
A couple of hours later when everyone was worn out from swimming Amber group-hugged the kids before standing up and grinning at her brother. She gave him a hug too. "You still want me to babysit Friday night so you and Sierra can go out, right?"
"Yep. You free? I know you've been going on a lot of dates lately," he said with a frown. She had always been too popular for her own good.  
She rolled her eyes. "I'm never too busy for my favorite niece and nephews. Be sure to have fun and say hi to everyone for me."
They were going to do an escape room with Sierra's siblings and their spouses and then get ice cream. They tended to get together with them like this about once a month and always had a good time doing so.  
"Will do. Love you! Good luck with the homework."  
Amber let out a dramatic half-laugh half-sob. "Thanks, I'll need it. Love you too!"  
After she left Nathan made dinner while Sierra played a board game with the kids. He joined them once everyone had eaten and they continued playing games until bedtime.  
When Mason was a toddler he got into the habit of making up silly stories the same way he had for his sister when she was little and that hadn't stopped. Despite being ten now he still wanted to listen in on story time before bed with his younger siblings.  
Since they all had different rooms, they usually met up in Owen's and the older two sat on the edge of the bed in their pajamas while he was under the covers listening every bit as eagerly. They went to their own afterward to be tucked in post story.  
Nathan's story time sessions usually lasted ten to twenty minutes and always picked up where he left off the night before. If he forgot, someone would remind him.  
"Where were we?" he asked a bit sheepishly.  
Lila bounced up and down on the edge of the bed. "The knight was trying to fight the dragon and the princess was mad at him because the dragon is her best friend. I've been waiting to know what happens all day!"  
He smiled and mussed her hair. "Right. Thanks for reminding me."  
He had become a lot better at improvising on the spot over the years and was able to come up with the next segment of the story easily. His kids hung onto his every word as he did so and complained when he stopped for the night.  
"Aww!" Mason whined. "You can't leave us hanging like that!"  
"Sorry bud. I already went on longer than I should have. You'll hear more tomorrow. Go back to your room now," Nathan said firmly.  
Grumbling all the way, he did. Sierra came by now that story time was done and assisted in the tucking in by kissing everyone's foreheads and telling them how much she loved them like she did every night.  
When everyone was in bed they flopped down on the couch and she leaned her head against his shoulder. "Another fun yet exhausting day. At least tomorrow they'll all be in school. You should be able to get some more writing done that way."
"That's true," Nathan said with a small smile on his face.  
He wasn't the writing machine he once was. He wrote when the kids were at school and that was about all he had time and energy for. Once they were asleep he wanted to be with Sierra.  
His life was so much more fulfilling than he ever could have imagined back then even with his imagination. It tended to run dark so he never would have been able to picture this sort of life for himself.  
Sometimes he wished his parents would have been able to see this. The ones he loved and remembered fondly. Not his mother the way she was after she went mad with grief.  
Nathan knew now that it wasn't his fault. As much as he wished things could have been different he had to acknowledge that he never would have met Sierra if they weren't. His power that brought him nothing but trouble also brought him the light of his life.  
He couldn't regret that or anything about what they had built together. The dark days of feeling obligated to use his powers were nothing but chapters in his story. They weren't the whole book.  
"What are you thinking about?" Sierra asked after he had been lost in thought for a while.  
He kissed the side of her head and smiled as he tightened the arm around her shoulders. "How grateful I am that things are exactly the way they are right now instead of the way they used to be."
"Amen to that! I thought I would have a heart attack before you gave up being Crossbones."
He knew how much she had struggled with that in hindsight and felt guilty about it for a long time but that was behind him now. He had come a long way.  
"Then it's a good thing I'm not a hero anymore."
Sierra shook her head. "You are though, if not in the traditional sense. You're my hero. The kids' and Amber's too. She still idolizes you. You don't have to be running around in a mask risking your life to be a hero Nate. You are one simply by being you."
Nathan hadn't thought about it that way but she had a point. He might not be helping people at large but he still followed his civic duty to vote, recycle, and be a participating member of the community. He coached his kids' sports teams, helped with their homework, and was always there for his sister when she needed a listening ear.  
Though small, simple, and quiet he supposed those actions were heroic in their own way. He far preferred loving and being loved to being everyone's hero. And there was nothing wrong with that.  


Superpowers are not all they are cracked up to be! Nathan Grant wanted nothing more than to live quietly after the tragedy his power caused when he was younger but fate has other plans for him, including meeting a mysterious woman named Sierra that no one can seem to remember...

*Set in the same universe as The Sound of Silence*

*Cover art by polkadottedscrunchie*

Flashback continues

Both were in the car.

Arnav: You have siblings?

Khushi: Yeah a younger brother and you?

Arnav: Yep, I have an elder sister too. Any past relationships?

Khushi: Oh! No no.

Arnav: Not allowed at home or no interest.

Khushi: Never got someone so particular for whom I may feel so much.

Arnav: So you believe in love.

Khushi: Yeah and what about you?

Arnav: Kind of same. Might be I had some crushes but never felt like love and all.

They almost reached Khushi's home.

Arnav: Khushi, Umm I was saying actually...

Khushi: Kya keh rahe hai saaf saaf kahiye Arnavji ( What you want to say. Say it clearly Arnavji)

Arnav: Firstly don't call me Arnavji. It gives me a feeling like I am an old man(he made a face)

Khushi laughed watching his expression but she noticed his expression turning serious.

Khushi: Sorry, I was just...

Arnav started laughing this time. Khushi laughed too. Arnav stopped laughing he was watching her oh my my it was an adorable scene. How he wished that smiles stay intact on her face. Khushi stopped laughing too and saw him staring at her.

Khushi: What?

Arnav: Nothing, smile more often Khushi you look more beautiful. By the way, did I look that much funny?

Khushi: Should I tell truth?

Arnav: Please.

Khushi: Yeah.

Arnav: Okay I will take the leave. Be ready I will pick you up at 8.

Khushi: but...

Arnav: The strike is going on at least until that time, please.

Khushi: Okay.

Arnav left. For a few of the coming days. Arnav picked and dropped Khushi. They used to have a little bit talk every day.

The strike was over. But Arnav insisted her a lot and she had to agree though initially, Khushi denied for it. Khushi never liked to take favours from anyone.

Arnav was understanding her better. To the people around she looked a girl with a lot of attitudes and an introvert. But that was not so she was a chatterbox but only for people whom she felt close to herself. He got to knew that he has one bestie N.K. and her neighbour who is a brother figure to her. Now he was also becoming one of those people to her whom she felt close to. She was down to earth person helping and caring but was too shy to let people know.

Another usual day Arnav and Khushi were sitting in a car and as usual, she was telling him about her day at college. When the car suddenly stopped.

Arnav came out and started to check. He called a mechanic. It was repaired. They started for home.

Khushi: Arnav kal mujhe pick mat kijiye.( Arnav don't pick me up tomorrow)

Arnav: Ek din Car kharab ho gayi to tu ayegi ni. Galat hai yeh to. ( If for a day car broke down you won't come that's wrong)

Khushi: Are nahi nahi vo baat nahi hai. Kal ghar me kuch function hai to isilye. (No, no that's not the thing. Tomorrow is a function at home).

Arnav: Khushi you don't even understand a joke. Chill was just kidding. Okay, I will remember, Bye.

Khushi: Bye.

Flashback over

Arnav came out of his thought as Maria called him for dinner.

At Khushi's Flat

Khushi served dinner for herself and Aarav.
Aarav was almost tired and sleepy. They played a lot today. At last, Aarav completed his homework. So he and Khushi went to a nearby park. Then had some ice cream outside. The day was full of enjoyment for the duo.

Khushi: Hey Hansome lets have food.

Aarav: Yes. It's yummy.

Khushi: Eat slowly bachha.

Aarav: Yes. Bhua I will make you eat, please.

Khushi: Why not? Come here my bachha.

Aarav sat in her lap. They both shared food. Laughing and enjoying those cute moments.

Khushi: Ok now it is sleep time. I have a new bedtime story lets go.

Both lay on the bed. Khushi told him a story. In no time Aarav was off to sleep.

But sleep was far away from her eyes. It was not just for today but maybe from the time they broke off. She never liked to show her emotions. She never wanted to gain sympathy from people. But deep down there was so much pain in her heart. She was hurt beyond limits. When he left her in the middle. She has struggled a lot she had two fights to face, one was her mind telling her to create her future. And other with her heart to tell it to stop remembering him. Every day she had to give so many explanations to her heart that she has to survive and he won't ever return to heal her. Arnav meant the power to Khushi but he left her. She still doesn't know a day when he hasn't crossed her mind.

Even when she had an accident all she remembered was Arnav. But she never let knew this to even her Aman bhai. She never wanted to discuss Arnav again with anyone. So she acted as if she has forgotten him too. Slowly and gradually she got her memory back and could recognise people as she met them again.

But Arnav was the only person who was so much into her senses. She felt him as one of her integral part of life. Till date, she feels incomplete. Whatever reasons she may give to the world but she knew that she still loved him, still yearned for him, and even after so much what she had asked for is his happiness.

She shared this with no one. But she was one of the happiest people to know that finally, he was a big man. A famous business tycoon. Finally, his dreams were a reality he achieved what he desired for. Her happiness had no bounds that day when she had seen his picture on the front page of the newspaper. Yes, she lived his dreams. Finally, her prayers were heard her Devi Maiya had granted her happiness.

Flashback

It was Sunday and they were out for a movie. After the movie, they were having lunch outside and a little bit of chatting was going on too.

Khushi: Aapka koi sapna hai? (You have any dream)

Arnav: Haan, Mai business karna chahta hoon.Mai apna naam banana chahta hoon. Kuch bada karna hai mujhe.(Yes, I want to do business. I want to create my name. I want to do something big)

Khushi: ab aapne thaan hi li hai to kar payenge aap Arnav.(When you have decided then you would be able to do it arnav)

Arnav: Pata nahi. Lekin koshish puri karunga.(Don't know but will try my best)

Khushi: Zarur safal honge aap. Hum Devi maiyaa se duaa karenge.( you will succeed for sure. I will pray to Devi maiyaa for you)

Flashback ends

Ok, Will end it here do let me know how was it? Thanks for reading.

Please comment and vote.

The last flashback is of the time when they were just friends. ( Khushi's flashback)

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