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Valerian Empire
Author: ash_knight17
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A dark time when the creatures of shadow descended unto the tranquil human lands, making their existence known. A time followed when empires were led by humanity's conspiracy and betrayal, a time filled with hatred, but unbeknownst to the humans, they were only mere puppets, pawns of greater beings of darkness, entities with the power to crush anything and everything in their way. What happens when a small human girl catches the eye of one of these so-called greater beings, a pureblooded Lord? Can an ant such as her survive the political strifes and fearsome feuds between the lands and the monsters that control them. For those who fear vampires, ghosts and the unknown, I offer two words of advice… Tread lightly. -------- "Why should I avoid him? He was a perfect gentleman, a good man," Katherine Welcher argued in his defense. "Good or not, neither matter," Alexander Delcrov warned her, "As long as you're under my wing, you shall behave and listen to my words. Do not let any man kiss you, Katherine. I don’t want others to call you improper." "There was nothing improper about it! And I'm not yours to obey," she blurted out in annoyance, feeling her face flush with embarrassment for the second time this evening, "I mean, you can't order me aro—-" "So disobedient," he stated with nonchalance before moving his hand from her waist to her back, pulling her closer to him as they danced. His breath tickled her nape. "So you’ll only listen if you are mine?"

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The Herbal Scents of Farm Life

Suddenly finding herself in a rural setting, Lin Caisang became the village's renowned 'Star of Wealth and Honor'. Surrounded by unique relatives, they treated her as if she were a rare panda—held preciously in their palms for fear she would fall and gently kept in their mouths lest she dissolved. Meet the exceptional relatives: The Powerhouse Father, who declared, "You want Sangsang to get married? You'll have to get past me first." The Stingy Mother, questioning, "What does she need a husband for? She can have all the fine food and a carefree life with me!" The Sly Grandfather, suggesting, "Girls shouldn’t have to do the dirty, tiring work. Quick, call over your brother!" The Majestic Grandmother, fiercely proclaiming, "Who dares to bully Sangsang? Let them face a fight to the death with me!" The Protective Brother, assuring, "Little sister, all the good food is for you. I am not hungry!" Holding her flabby flesh, Lin Caisang wept without tears: "Let me go! I need to lose weight!" Meanwhile, the strikingly handsome, icy man next door not only protected and spoiled her in secret but also had a not-so-simple identity.....

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Peasant Woman's Decreed Life as a Wife

Ye Muyu, an elite of a modern company, got married and had children directly after transmigrating. She became a talented scholar and the mother of two children, and she also found out that she had a husband who hated her very much. Not only that but there was also a reincarnated female supporting character, Tang Rou, who coveted her position. "Your position is mine, and I will be his rightful wife," Tang Rou uttered. Ye Muyu looked at the man in front of her who had a solemn expression on his face. She nodded calmly. "Sure." The man instantly became defensive. "You're my wife. Don't even think about leaving me behind. Other people will have to get lost." Her son wrapped his arms around her thigh. "Go away. My mother is a good person. If you bully her, I'll bite you to death." Her daughter grabbed her arm. "You're a bad person. My mother is the best in the world. If you say anything bad about her, I'll report you to the police." Tang Rou looked at the Ye family, who all seemed happy and content, and she secretly clenched her jaws. "This shouldn't have happened. Everything's changed!"

Su Yueyue · History

May the rest of my life be sweet to you

"Uncle, I was punished for being late! " "Buy the school. " "Uncle, I was bullied! " "SEND THEM TO HEAVEN! " In this era of competing for fathers, Qin Sheng never competed for fathers. Those things were too extravagant. She didn't have them, she only competed for uncles! Ever since she had a rich uncle, she lived a life of fighting and being cleaned up by others, causing trouble and being scapegoated by others. Her three big goals in life were to make him fall in love with her, fall in love with her, fall in love with her!

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Love You for the Rest of My Life

My new book, "After the Breakup, I was Spoiled by the Big Boss," has been released. It badly needs your support! Everyone knows that Mingjue from Empire's capital has always been sarcastic and unabashedly arrogant. However, things took an abrupt turn the second he carefully married a naughty heiress.

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Peaceful Farm Life

An Jing had transmigrated into the body of an ancient farm girl whom everyone could bully. On the day she crossed over, she was sold. Alright, seizing the servitude contract, stepping on her good-for-nothing parents, she held her freedom in her grasp, she was in charge of her marriage, she called the shots for her future—nobody could point fingers at her! An Jing assertively slapped her servitude contract onto the man beside her, "Keep it safe, from now on I belong to you." The man: "......" The man doted on her. Whatever she wanted to do, she did, and they even teamed up to torment all sorts of scum. The couple's life was incredibly satisfying. It's just that the man's identity... (A gratifying story, with both strong male and female leads, 1v1 pampering)

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2026-06-02

Please excuse my English. An empire is not just square metres of land, resources and ephemeral people. An empire is different peoples with different cultures, different languages, different ways of life, forced to live under the yoke of the metropolis. These are people forced to forget their language and their way of life because that is what the metropolis wants. The very concept of an empire is a prison for peoples, and for the russian Empire, this has always been achieved through bloodshed and slaughter. Cultural figures from other nations were physically slaughtered, killed, tortured and exterminated so that the nationalism of those peoples would not spoil the image of unity. An empire is evil; the russian Empire is evil squared. To write about it is to justify a prison of nations.

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What are the real - life events that inspired Boardwalk Empire?
2 answers
2024-11-23 23:32
Prohibition is the big one. It created an environment where illegal activities flourished. In Atlantic City specifically, the real - life situation of having a powerful figure like Enoch Johnson, who had a lot of influence over the city's affairs, including the illegal alcohol business. Also, the broader context of organized crime during that era, with gangs and criminals trying to make money from bootlegging, was a major inspiration for the show.
What real - life events inspired Boardwalk Empire?
2 answers
2024-11-19 17:48
The main real - life event that inspired Boardwalk Empire was Prohibition in the United States. This led to the rise of bootlegging and organized crime, which is a major part of the show.
What are the real - life events that 'Boardwalk Empire' is based on?
1 answer
2024-11-03 15:30
One of the key real - life events that 'Boardwalk Empire' is based on is Prohibition. This era, which banned the sale, production, and transportation of alcohol, led to a huge underground economy centered around bootlegging. Atlantic City was a prime location for this illegal activity. The show is also based on the real - life power struggles between different factions, both political and criminal. For instance, there were real - life politicians who were in cahoots with mobsters to make money from the illegal alcohol trade. The show depicts how these elements interacted, with a focus on the seedy underbelly of Atlantic City at that time.
How does Boardwalk Empire relate to real - life stories?
1 answer
2024-11-19 04:39
Well, Boardwalk Empire is closely tied to real - life stories. The Prohibition era in the United States was a time of great change and chaos, and Atlantic City was a hotbed of activity. The show takes elements from real - life events and people. The political power plays, the struggle for control of the liquor market, and the cultural aspects of the time are all based on historical facts. It's not just about the gangsters and their illegal activities. It also shows how the economy, society, and politics were all intertwined during that period. By watching the show, you can get a glimpse into a part of American history that was filled with both opportunity and danger.
Is Boardwalk Empire a true story?
1 answer
2024-10-04 05:01
Definitely not. Boardwalk Empire is a work of fiction. Although it may draw some inspiration from historical events and figures, it adds a lot of creative elements and fictional developments to make it an entertaining TV series rather than a factual account.
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