Under the Veil of Night
In the City of Crime, one law stands above them all: Only the strongest can live. Fighting is normal, extortion is common, and death is inevitable. Born into a wealthy family yet forced to live in poverty, Kanae Nali vowed to become strong enough to take back what rightfully belonged to her—even if it meant that she had to face the consequences and brave the dangers lurking in every corner. Yet on the outside, just like her mysterious peers, she was no different from the other high school students living their lives to the fullest. “Under the ray of light, my ability will only make me die faster. Under the veil of night, my ability allows me to survive longer.” ____ Story set in fictional city. Any similarities with real world's event is purely coincidence. Special thanks for Coraphyll, Jiyen, Aistich, Cailin, Lyna, and Chip for their help in making the synopsis Word count: 1000-1500 words/chapter Link to Discord: https://discord.gg/pBy2wGB ... Other novels: -Flowers Bloom from Battlefield [complete] - 7 Path of the Lilies [on long hiatus] - 1 Year of Beginning [complete] - Villain Lady [complete] - Science and Fantasy [complete] - 2 Years of Restarting [complete] - Forgotten Legend of the Bloodied Flower [on going] - The Quiet Empress [on going] ... Follow me on IG: @sora100518
I’m Sorry, Rei (2)
Back then, Shiro looked back at Kanae and smiled lightly. "You keep on saying that you don't have any choice, but in truth, you have the choice, right? If you choose to give up your inheritance, you can get out of this city forever and live with your sister."
"I know."
"But you didn't pick that choice."
"Because I know that it wouldn't solve any problem. I'll have to live, hiding my real identity and ability forever."
Shiro looked at Kanae. "You didn't want that?"
"No."
"Then I'm the same."
Kanae crossed her arm. "You're different, Shin. You don't have anything you want to protect except yourself."
After getting out of that hell, Shiro never got close to anyone. Even though he attended school with Kanae's parents' help and assumed a different identity by hiding his surname, he could never get close to anyone. He was afraid.