[ MATURE CONTENT WARNING: READ ON YOUR OWN RISK ] In the opulent world of aristocracy, Seraphina Alaric, a delicate young woman, is on the brink of an arranged marriage that promises to change her life in ways she could never have imagined. Trapped by societal expectations and her fragile health, she yearns for a taste of freedom and control over her destiny. Amidst a grand banquet, Seraphina's path crosses with the mysterious and alluring Duke of Everwyn, setting the stage for a series of unpredictable events. She impulsively proposes an intimate encounter that will shape the course of her life in ways she could never have foreseen. As they steal away to a secluded room, Seraphina discovers desires she never knew she had, and a strength within herself that she had long suppressed. But when she found out the man she slept with last night was her future husband... "Duke, It Hurts..." promises to unravel a tale of self-discovery, forbidden passion, and the delicate love between the couple.
Theodore Griffith was a master of Reality. He understood the parallel universe in the form of another reality. He was aware that someone’s wish, story, or pure imagination could give birth to a new reality just like his own. Hence, he planned to find the creator of his reality by roaming among the realities. This time, he entered a new reality connected to several other realities. However, what made him certain the most was that this reality was connected to the person who created his reality. He knew that fact because of the ability he gained in this world. He could actually see people’s comments, allowing him to realize that his entire life and reality were born from a story. “Hehe. You have made a mistake in making me realize this. With the readers on my back, I can force you, the author, to make a plot for us to meet.” Theo said while giggling. “That’s why I’m counting on you guys.” --------- Other Works: 1. Oil Tycoon: Let's Find Oil in a Martial World 2. God of Tricksters (Completed) 3. Gacha Sovereign (Completed) 4. The Magician of Sound (Completed) 5. Reincarnated to Bonk in Another World (Completed)