Small town girl Song Hyejin grew up with a pair of scissors in her hand, spending her high school days in her father's barber shop cutting crew cuts for young men who were about to enlist in the army; this was how she was intending to spend the rest of her life. When top star Ares Hwang walks into the shop one rainy day demanding that she give him a haircut even though it's past opening hours, her life gets thrown straight into a raging hurricane known as the world of showbiz.

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Enter Kang Hyunwon, hairstylist to the celebrities, touted by all the country's fashion magazines as the golden hands that could catapult anyone, literally anyone, from obscurity to stardom. When his limelight gets stolen unceremoniously by the head of hair atop one Ares Hwang (whom he had callously rejected to style just days before), his ego takes a beating that he will never forget.

When he finds out who it is who was responsible for his humiliation, he vows to show this clueless suburban girl what it truly means to be hair-raisingly good with a pair of scissors...

this is just a book im reading and need the audio function! so dont waste time here im already in chapte 55 or something

Item #: SCP-145
Object Class: Euclid
Special Containment Procedures: SCP-145 is to remain inside its room at all times in a .5m x .5m x .5m plexiglass container unless being studied. Room is to be thoroughly soundproofed and securely locked when studies of SCP-145 are not in progress. Under no circumstances shall any personnel come into physical contact with SCP-145 without being accompanied and constantly observed by one or more other personnel unless conducting testing with proper authorization. Any personnel showing signs of intense psychological trauma must be immediately escorted out of the containment area. Depending on the level of trauma of affected personnel, they may be required to submit to consultation with an approved psychiatrist for no less than two weeks.
Description: SCP-145 appears to be a standard 2002-model cordless telephone handset of Alcatel brand on its standard issue charging base. The charging base appears defaced; all jack inputs are sealed with resin glue and the power input to the device has been gouged out with an unknown sharp tool. Serial number and production date are unavailable as all labels and stickers have been ripped off or defaced. The phone rings constantly whether it is on the base or not regardless of the lack of power source. Tests have shown the battery is removable, and disassembly of the base has not shown any effect on the hand unit. The hand unit itself has had all the seams sealed, preventing conventional disassembly. When answered a female voice speaks on the phone in a voice that shows high levels of stress. This voice varies from conversation to conversation, but in all cases the voice expresses extreme panic, and proceeds to plead with the listener for assistance as she describes instances of torture conducted on unknown victims. In the background, the listener will hear sounds of violence and expressions of pain and anguish. Audio analysis has so far indicated at least ██ individual voices over disparate calls. The methods of torture implied thus far (judging from the phrases and reactions of those speaking at the time of contact) have included branding, electrocution, laceration, sexual assault, [DATA EXPUNGED] and dismemberment.
The callers appear to be non-automated and entirely sentient. Attempts to trace the call or track down the location of the tortured callers have proven unsuccessful thus far. Attempts to block the signal of the phone with the use of a Faraday cage have also been unsuccessful.
Research is conducted in teams of at least three (one Class D staff, one Class 2/145 audio technician, and one Class 3 security staff), with only Class D staff permitted to have direct auditory contact with SCP-145's transmissions. Testing has shown that in 100% of cases, a subject answering SCP-145 without live supervision will vanish without any indications of transportation methods. Video recording devices do not show the method of transport; the subject will be present in one frame and absent in the next. In case of disappearance, the phone will simply fall to the floor. The phone does not appear to have sustained damage from any of these falls thus far. Subsequent communication with the object has revealed that vanished subjects join the group of torture victims.
Testing Log
Testing Procedure: All tests will be conducted with D-Class personnel. Any issued equipment for the test must be recorded in the log. The D-Class personnel will then be ordered to pick up the phone. After disappearance of initial test subject the above standard research team will answer the phone and record any observations.
Test 145-A
Date: ██\██\████
Subject: D-145-3749 issued one GPS Locator Device, testing to attempt to ascertain the location described at the other end of the line.
Result: GPS rendered non-functional after disappearance of D-Class personnel. On following interaction with SCP-145 audio technician identifies voice of D-145-3749 has joined other victims.
Test 145-B
Date: ██\██\████
Subject: D-145-4751 issued one GPS Locator Device, one 6" standard issue military combat knife. Second attempt to ascertain the location described at the other end of the line, self-defense option provided to subject.
Result: GPS rendered non-functional after disappearance of D-Class personnel. On following interaction with SCP-145 female voice indicates continued stress and states, "Oh god, he's cutting him, he's cutting off [DATA EXPUNGED]" Audio technician then identifies voice of D-145-4751 has joined other victims.
Test 145-C
Date: ██\██\████
Subject: D-145-5319 issued one 9mm semi-automatic pistol, one Kevlar vest, subject compelled to pick up phone. Attempt to determine interactivity of location, determine if any self-defense method is possible.
Result: On following interaction with SCP-145 gunshots are heard, then [DATA EXPUNGED]. Female voice resumes, states [DATA EXPUNGED] and additional gunshots are heard, audio technician identifies D-145-5319 exclamations of pain after each gunshot.
Test 145-D
Date: ██\██\████
Subject: D-145-6842 issued one kg C4 explosive concealed in supply kit, explosive attached to remote trigger with 30-second delay, triggered before interaction with SCP-145. Attempt to determine any possible level of interaction or destruction of location.
Result: [DATA EXPUNGED] resulted in ██ Foundation personnel missing including Dr. ████ and all researchers associated with [DATA EXPUNGED] breaches of SCP security at Site ██. Further testing of this nature suspended at this time.
I don't know who thought this might be a good idea. I know sometimes we let sympathy get the better of us, but this attempt to bring 'relief' to SCP-145's victims just cost the Foundation a lot of money and resources.
Dr. ██████

Mankind in its present state has been around for a quarter of a million years, yet only the last 4,000 have been of any significance.
So, what did we do for nearly 250,000 years? We huddled in caves and around small fires, fearful of the things that we didn't understand. It was more than explaining why the sun came up, it was the mystery of enormous birds with heads of men and rocks that came to life. So we called them 'gods' and 'demons', begged them to spare us, and prayed for salvation.
In time, their numbers dwindled and ours rose. The world began to make more sense when there were fewer things to fear, yet the unexplained can never truly go away, as if the universe demands the absurd and impossible.
Mankind must not go back to hiding in fear. No one else will protect us, and we must stand up for ourselves.
While the rest of mankind dwells in the light, we must stand in the darkness to fight it, contain it, and shield it from the eyes of the public, so that others may live in a sane and normal world.

We secure. We contain. We protect.
— The Administrator

"What is this?"
Seeing the object, Liao Gaofei bent down and picked it up.
When he held it, his face froze and he looked at his friend in shock.
"This… isn't this an audio recorder? Has anyone else gone to your office?"
Upon catching sight of the object, the man stared at his friend anxiously, though he did not think that it had something to do with their other two friends and assumed that it was placed there by Fu Mingxuan's rival in business who was harboring ill intention.
In contrast, the moment the other heard his words, his face blanched.
"Audio recorder…"
He thought of that man's cold and sharp face and balled his hands into fists.
"Ji Ziming, you're really smart!"
He then walked past Liao Gaofei and rushed out of the office without delay.
"H-Hey, Mingxuan! What do you mean by that?! Why did you mention our friend's name? Could this have been left by him?"
His friend followed him out of the office at once.
Alas, even after putting effort into catching up to his friend, he was left behind by the man who had gotten in his car in a hurry.
Watching the car drive off, he felt something amiss. He, thus, pursed his lips and gave Mu Heng a call. "What's going on? Ziming left an audio recorder in Mingxuan's office?"
He was completely out of loop regarding the issue between the two men.
Still, he knew that Mu Heng should know what was going on.
"Audio recorder… It turns out that Ziming was referring to that…"
Not before long, he heard the man on the other end say that.
"Ah?! That was really placed there by Ziming? Oh, man! What's wrong with those two? Mingxuan left me here without saying anything and drove off as if a ghost were hot on his heels—"
The man on the other end exclaimed, cutting him off, "What?! He left?!"
"Right! He didn't explain anything to me and simply left," he complained.
"Be honest; where did he hide Pei Ge?!" Ignoring his complaints, Mu Heng quickly questioned.
"I-I don't know…"
He was instantly infuriated by the guy's continued denial even when the matter had reached this stage.
"I say, are you stupid?! Since you said Ziming had left an audio recorder hidden in our friend's office, he should know by now where she's been hidden, and Mingxuan must've realized this, so he left immediately." He rolled his eyes in the middle of speaking. "You're still trying to keep it secret for him; are you stupid?! What do you think will happen when both of them meet there?"
"Ah!"
Only then did Liao Gaofei realize it then.
"Those two have fought earlier; don't tell me that you didn't see the bruises on Mingxuan's face?!"
"I-I…"
He was so preoccupied with questioning the man that he did not notice the bruises on his face.
"What about you? Stop hesitating. Quickly tell me where she is! If not, I'm really afraid that they'll have another fight."
Ji Ziming had almost strangled Fu Mingxuan to death earlier; thus, he was honestly scared that something bad would happen the moment both encountered each other again.
"Alright. I got it. Pei Ge is hidden at the private hospital in the suburbs…"
After extracting the exact location from him, Mu Heng drove off without delay toward the said hospital.
He was afraid that if he reached there any later, his best friend, who was not in his right mind, would do something bad.
The traffic police in the capital were bound to be busy today.
After all, the well-known four young masters in the capital were beating red lights on the same day at almost the same time.
Therefore, when the four got to the hospital in the suburbs, there were several traffic police enforcers who had rushed there as well.
The first to reach the hospital was Ji Ziming, who drove his car as if he were flying a plane.
His breakneck driving speed got him to the hospital, where he had been to several times before, way faster.
After stopping his car, he alighted from it and dashed into the reception hall without closing the door.
"There's a patient here called Pei Ge; where is she staying?!"
The moment he arrived at the front desk, he looked coldly and sharply at the ones stationed there.
The nurses, who were originally discussing how good-looking the man coming in was, were immediately shocked by his tyrannical display.
They nervously gulped and nodded in fear.
"O-Okay, sir. Please wait a moment…"
"Faster!" He ordered coldly after receiving such a reply.
"Y-Yes!"
The nurses shuddered and quickened their actions.
While being glared at by the man, one of the nurses pulled up the woman in question's information.
"M-Miss Pei is staying in the gynecology bamboo garden's room 1002…"
Before the nurse could finish speaking, she saw the man stride toward the location.
Looking at his rapidly receding back, the nurse blinked and heaved a sigh of relief instantly.
Wu wu wu! So terrifying!
Walking toward the location, he looked at the familiar walkway and corridor and subconsciously furrowed his brows.
This walkway…

I've walked this way before.
His footsteps subconsciously slowed down.
Qiao Jingyun… is staying here, too.
When he thought of this, an ominous feeling rose in his heart.
He suddenly remembered the day when Pei Ge called him.
Halt!
All of a sudden, he stopped walking. With an ugly expression, he clenched his fists.
'Ziming, where are you right now…'
Could she have seen him here, and that was why she had asked him that?


After a series of life-changing events, Pei Ge decides to start anew and rediscover her place in this world. She gets a new job, new friends and… a new boss whom she mistakes as a male host!

He helps her to get revenge on a back-stabbing friend, supports her when it seems that the world has given up on her, encourages her to be more confident about herself and even… messes up her blind dates!

With her strong working abilities and fiery attitude, she manages to climb up the ranks in the company (under the devious scheme of a certain CEO) and even gains a fan girl who can’t wait to be her sister-in-law.

As Pei Ge navigates through the ups and downs of office politics, family drama, finding her right partner and societal expectations, she realizes that things are not as simple as it seemed and everything she had believed in is tested…

The Big Misunderstanding:

“You asshole! Why didn’t you use protection?! I’m pregnant!”
“…It’s not mine.”
“Asshole! You actually dare to not admit it?! I gave all my firsts to you! You jerk!”
…
At the gynecologist, she read her pregnancy lab report and was stunned: Irregular period.
The man raised an eyebrow and smirked, “Didn’t you make a ruckus about being pregnant with my child? Where is the child?!”
“…” Who is scared of who? Let’s make a bet!

"Here honey, drink this," said George as he hands over a hot chocolate to Stella.

"Where's Marius papa?" asked Stella as she looks around the empty living room except them both.

"Marius is with your dad baby, is everything okay?" asked George in a small and coaxing voice.

"Yes, everything okay," said Stella while looking down at her cup as she blows to cool the drink down.

"Lia, you know that you suck at telling lie," said George while smiling softly at Stella who was pouting.

"I-, I-, Fine~," said Stella as she gives in.

"Is it about that guy Luciano?" asked Jacob as he walks over towards them both while still holding onto Marius.

"Yes?" said Stella in a small voice that accompanies with doubleness.

"Lia, babe, you need to break those walls around your hear and look at people that are surrounding you two," said George in a coaxing tone.

"mammm mamaaaa mam mama" babble Marius as he saw Stella before he got back playing with his toys.

"It's hard dad, papa. I don't know how to respond to this alien feeling" said Stella as she looks at both George and Jacob.

"It's not an alien feeling baby girl, that's what young people like you call, falling in love" reply George as he smiles with a hint of a smirk in his voice.

"Just admit it pumpkin that you have feelings for him, don't deny him any more. He gave everything that everyone wants" add George as he winked at Stella who was rolling her eyes over that statement.

"Papa, he's a playboy that's sleep around and changes woman like he changes his shirt, he discards them after playing with them. I want a stable man not a walking disaster like him who is a mafia not to mention" said Stella as she looks at Marius.

"You are afraid aren't you?" asked Jacob as he looks at Stella who immediately looks at him.

"Huh?" said Stella as she looks at Jacob.

"I saw your eyes, Lia, you look at Marius as you say those words. You worry about Marius's safety aren't you" said Jacob hitting the bullseye.

"Hmm" respond Stella as she nods her head slightly.

"I scared people will bull him or what if Luciano treats him bad without my knowledge," said Stella more to herself rather than her second parents.

"Lia, you did tell us about how he often glue towards Marius and all. How can he do that if he has an ill intention towards Marius?" asked George.

"Plus he is a Maranzano baby girl. And The Maranzano is known for their loyalty towards their family. I can guarantee you that they or even Luciano will not harm him as he himself already accept Marius as his own son" said Jacob supporting his husband.

"I-, I don't know papa, dad. I just need the reconfirmation and secure from him just himself but every time I see him I feel like kicking him but at the same time wanting to hug him tightly. I feel like I know him but I don't remember. I don't know how to say this, it's like nostalgic yet annoying at the same time" said Stella as she looks at both George and Jacob hopelessly.

"You know hat baby girl. Now you need to go out and have fun while we'll take good care of Marius" said George as he looks at Stella who was a pouting mess.

"No, I don't feel like going out alone. I'll just and get my work done at my bedroom while dad play with Marius and papa take care of him" said Stella as she stands up and hurriedly walk over to the staircase and head over to her bedroom.

As soon as Stella reach her bedroom she quickly fishes out her laptop and opens up her email. As she opens her email she saw an audio attachment from Skylar in which she quickly opens and listens to.

The audio contains their conversation that Luciano confesses briefly about his feeling for Stella which makes her break down her icy wall of the heart. She then quickly close the audio recording and text, Skylar.

An hour later Skylar arrived at The Conner household together with The Maranzano brothers. Stella then could see from her bedroom window that Lucian and Luciano busy talking to George and Jacob while Marius happily play with Luciano's hair as he carries him while walking towards the seating bench in the backyard.

Stella was feeling nostalgic and guilty but at the same time she felt like she did hat was supposed too in which she wasn't that feeling guilty for protecting their safety. Stella was fully focusing looking at them but her focus was interrupted as Skylar knock on the door before she open and enter the room.

"You call for me?" asked Skylar as she smiles at her best friend.

"Yes, yes. I know what you're thinking so spill it out. Say, I told you so" said Stella as she rolls her eyes while looking at Skylar who was grinning at her.

"I told you so," said Skylar as she hugs her best friend who gladly hugs her back.

"Whatever but I won't give in that easy," said Stella as she holds her best friend an arm's length while smirking at her.

"You do know that everyone literally supports the both of you including baby Marius who cling to him like his own father," said Skylar as she pulls Stella over to the window and point at them who was talking happily.

"Well.. all except you my stubborn sister" add Skylar as she side hug Stella who purses her lips together.

"Whatever and I still stand with what I just told you so get him out from papa and dad's house, quickly," said Stella as she pushes Skylar towards the door.

Both Stella and Skylar then walk over to the kitchen area before they separate ways in which Stella start to make Marius's food while Skylar walks out to the back yard and carry Marius inside the house.

"Sky, help me to wash Marius's hand before his snack," said Stella as she still cutting the fruits in a small bite for Marius.

Stella could hear running water and a washing hands sound while she busy cutting the fruit. After place the fruit into Marius baby plate she turns around and saw Luciano's back as he put Marius in his high chair.

Stella's heart was slightly tugged as she look at Luciano but before anyone could notice her attitude she quickly change into her usual cold look and walk over to them.

"Thank you and you can go now," said Stella as she ignores Luciano.

"Let me help" reply Luciano as he hands out his hand indicate that he wants the plate that Stella was holding.

"No need, you can leave with your brother," said Stella again as she places the place gently in front of Marius.

"Marius baby, eat your snack after that we'll go out okay baby" add Stella in a cute voice towards Marius who was smiling brightly looking at both Stella and Marius.

Stella then turns around and head over to the sink to tidy up the mess that she made before checking up on her son who was happily eating with the help of Luciano.

'Why don't you go back first?! I seriously don't know how to deal with you right now after knowing everything!' said Stella to herself as she screams silently while washing the knife and cutting board.

Meanwhile unknowing to the three of them, everyone was looking at them as an exhibition tiger family from the backyard while eating snacks and commenting on the situation.

"Isn't it obvious that they love each other?" said George as he sips his cold coffee.

"Honey, stop looking and commenting on their action and let them be," said Jacob in a hushed voice while looking at Luciano, Marius and Stella.

"Oh hush old man, this is super cute to watch and do rather than watering the plants" counter-attack George sarcastically.

"They both are so oblivious about their surrounding," said Lucian as he bites his sandwich.

"I know right and its so obvious that she likes your brother," said Skylar as she sips her coke.

"Really?!" said Lucian a little too loud which earns him a series of 'shush' and slap on his body.

"Quiet dumb-dumb," said George as he hit Lucian's arms again.

"Sorry.. jeez," said Lucian in a hushed tone.

Back inside the kitchen area, Stella quickly picks Marius up first but before she could take the dirty plate to the sink Luciano already picked it up and head over to the sink while Stella quickly heads over to the bedroom leaving him alone in the kitchen.

In the fractured world of Stella, a new world where unavoidable acknowledged had open, a young Italian woman who stayed in the United States for years that goes by the named Stella Salvatore takes the initiative to bring justice that seems fit. 

Series of incidents and past led her into meeting the most fearsome, richest and the biggest Mafia Lord, Don Luciano Maranzano that was known by many, desire by many, royal and ruthless.

In a business that dominates by males, comes a small but mighty organisation that works as a shadow in the dark.
Their motto; NEVER REVEAL. NEVER BETRAY. SPARE THE INNOCENT, KILL THE UNVIRTUOUS.
Which earns them the name of Reapers of Death.

What happens when two individuals meet? Will Stella and Don Luciano becomes friends or enemy, or a great tragedy shall befall on these two big forces? 

Find out Soon!



A brewing storm was forming in both the mind and eyes of the Commander. His job was seemingly becoming difficult each day, all thanks to the rebels who were also proving to be a nuisance each time. He was set, prepared and ready to hand over the mantle of leadership to his second-in-command, so he could retire and finally recover all the quality time he missed out on with his family. However, the likelihood of that ever happening was now faint. 

 

“And what is the cause of this particular uprising this time around?” he questioned. 

 

“Commander, I don’t think this information should be disclosed in public,” the enforcer uttered, referring to the fact that they had company. The Commander stole a glance at the crowd and twirled a moustache with his hand, as though he was in a deep thought. 

 

“For once, I think you’re right,” the Commander voiced, making his newest recruit bob his head. “Follow me.” 

 

He halted in his steps and walked back to where Livingstone stood with Millenia beside him. He pushed her lightly behind him when he caught sight of the man approaching them once again. 

 

“I’ve got my eyes on you, boy. Nothing, and I mean – nothing escapes me,” the Commander uttered slowly, his minty breath fanned his face. 

 

Seeing the unperturbed expression on his face; he gave him a death stare and walked away. 

 

“Are you okay?” Livingstone asked as he turned to Millenia when the man was out of sight. 

 

“I should be asking you that instead. That miniature egoistic man just threatened you.” 

 

He chortled. 

 

“Don’t allow yourself to stress over that. I’m sure they do that just to watch us cower in fear in their presence, and with the recent increase in the uprisings; we are bound to see more of such actions from their end.” Millenia nodded in understanding and sighed. They left the station afterwards, neither of them bothered to spare a look behind them. 

 

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Enforcers bowed their heads low in respect as their Commander passed by them with Ephrey behind his trail. He stamped into the thin disposable paper structure which served as his tent with a scowl on his face. He turned suddenly, and gestured to the young man who stood at his entrance when he realized that the sounds of his boots compressed against the deep green grass underneath them had paused. Ephrey scurried into the tent, with his hands interlocked behind him; he wasted no time in absorbing the inside view of this supreme commander’s tent. 

 

Unlike his tent which housed a cushioned mat, a few of his belongings and a shelf full of Taser guns; the Commander’s tent was semi-furnished with a bed, a medium height closet of which he assumed contained his belongings, an office desk with a chair matching it’s dull grey colour, and a shelf full of Taser guns and other weaponries which sat at the furthest corner of his tent. 

 

The Commander placed his helmet carelessly on his desk and the sound that erupted from the contact drew Ephrey’s attention as he turned his gaze in the direction of his superior. 

 

“So, what are you waiting for? Tell me, what update do you have for me concerning the sudden uprising in the Equinox Unit?” The Commander trudged to his seat and sat down. He laid his head back on the headrest and cast his cold eyes toward Ephrey’s direction. 

 

Ephrey brought down his helmet and positioned it at his side. His chocolate brown eyes flitted over his superior once more before he cleared his throat and spoke, “According to the report of Lud Maverj, the commander-in- charge stationed at the Justice Unit; there’s been a leakage of information on one of the past records of The Council. The information which comes in the form of an audio was initially aired in the Unit’s main district. From sources, Head Minister, Ileane Bolts did her best in slowing down the rate at which this information was channeled between the other twenty-nine districts in her Unit by cutting down all forms of communication, but it seems this plan of hers backfired because we have more civilians demanding answers each day.” 

 

The Commander positioned his elbows on the desk, tilted his head down, and began to rub circles on his forehead. 

 

“And what information is that? Also, why is this now being reported to me, especially when it seems to me that things are already getting out of hand in that Unit.” 

 

“I have no idea, Sir. But what I do know is that, whoever leaked this information did so on the grounds of adding more fuel the already existing flames. Moreover, I believe that the reason why you weren’t informed about this earlier was because the commander-in-charge was hoping to tame the growing suspicions of the civilians with the help of the Unit’s Head Minister.” 

 

 

“I hate it when--” The commander was interrupted from continuing his statement when the ontel wrapped around his left wrist began to vibrate. He turned his wrist to his focus and cussed under his breath when he saw that it was his superior calling. 

 

“Leave,” he ordered. 

 

Ephrey nodded and hid his face behind his helmet once more before making an exit. Breathing in large amounts of air and exhaling it through his mouth, he forced a smile on his face and composed himself before tapping on a button to accept the call. 

 

“Chancellor Vince,” he greeted as soon as the two-dimensional photographic image popped up in his view. “I believe you’re calling to be updated on how things are being handled here in the Central Unit.” 

 

He received no response. Though he was fully aware that the Chancellor was listening, through the stoic penetrating gaze that was solely focused on him in his tent. 

 

“Civilians in this Unit are –” 

 

“Exactly seven years ago -- a recorded audio containing all the viable information on the truth behind the research and development of the deadly GM9 virus which was used for its agenda in wiping out the entire population in the Regrev Unit was missing. You were tasked by The Council to find that audio and get rid of it, including any other thing linked to it. So, now tell me -- what exactly happened to that audio you claimed you got rid of, Decimus?” The Chancellor cut in. His expression was void of all emotions as he spoke in a deadly calm manner. His pretense was masked under a calm disguise. 

 

Decimus laid his eyes on the stunning background view of the Capital that projected itself behind The Chancellor’s blinding white office through the photographic image, as he was forced to reminisced the sins of his past. Though he did not invent the virus per se, he considered himself a murderer. A murderer who partook in the massacre of hundreds of lives – all in the name of saving the earth for a better future. As the supreme commander, he was in charge of making sure that deadly DNA induced virus was successfully distributed into the clean atmosphere of the Regrev Unit, thus polluting the air of its inhabitants in the process. 

 

The first prototype exceeded their expectations when it swept the population of an entire district within a month, and within a week -- the others were released into the remaining districts. The worst part came in, when on the orders of The Council; he had to order the assassination of all nineteen scientists who helped develop the virus. Still under their orders; his team was forced to burn down every facility that could someday trace a link to their research in the nearby future – but the one thing that could go against The Council and himself in the future was never found: a recording of the unfiltered truth. 

 

The leader of the research team did a good job in hiding her own recording, and he, Marcus -- had no other option but to make her young son pay for her silence and stubbornness. 

 

“You filthy scumbag!” The Chancellor exclaimed, startling the toughened man in the process. “You proved disloyal to The Council the very day you lied to our faces about the audio. You actually had the gut to tell us you found it and burnt it whereas you never did. What do you take us for? A bunch of morons like yourself and your team of enforcers?” 

 

“Chancellor –” 

 

“I’m going to give you a second chance to correct your mistake as I clean your filthy mess,” he seethed. “Find me that person who had the audacity to release the audio, and I would forget your mistake. Until then, you no longer hold this position because you’ve officially been demoted from your rank. Imbecile!” 

 

Before Decimus’ lips could utter a word, the call ended abruptly. A deep realization of what just happened washed over him as he stared into the thin air with his mouth agape. 

 

Demoted He murmured the foreign word under his breath and slumped against his chair.

In a false utopia, the Earth's population is divided into five Units after a disturbing decimation forced the human race to be on the verge of extinction. The increase in man's population competes with the upgrade in advanced technology. With past secrets hidden from the eyes of civilians, they are oblivious to what goes on around them. 

Like every other individual in his Unit, 19-year-old Livingstone is determined to stay true to his dreams and have them fulfilled. Crestfallen by the sudden disappearance of his mother, his unbending character remains firm. 

His growing suspicions toward the Heads of Earth's administration: The Council - is justified when he finds himself entangled in their twisted agenda, which seeks to wipe a quarter of Earth's growing population. Bent on exposing the deed of the opposition, he takes actions which might determine who lives, and who dies. 

The videos, from beginning to end, slowly transformed from amateur short films into vlogs about his happy times together with his girlfriend. Based upon the time stamps, he stopped recording videos about six months ago and judging by the dates of the recorded videos, they were only together for about a month.
There were quite a few videos of the times they spent together, ranging from them eating meals, dating, shopping, taking vacations, and travelling together.
The last recorded video was actually quite scandalous and probably something I shouldn't have watched. The thumbnail was the two out in the woods while his girlfriend was naked. I knew it was wrong of me to watch, but I had to admit she was quite attractive; in the end, curiosity got the better of me and I fell for the blatant clickbait. I 'accidentally' dropped the camcorder on the desk and it just so 'coincidentally' landed on the play button.
Before my innocent eyes, a scene straight out of a porno was depicted and despite my wholesome efforts to try and press the pause button, for some strange, inexplicable reason, the pause button wasn't 'functioning' as intended. Against my will, I was forced to watch on as the power button was also 'stuck' for some bizarre reason which could only be described as an act of god. I couldn't take out the battery either because it was somehow 'wedged' tightly into the compartment and I was unable to pull it out.
While I watched the video against my will, about a minute into their act the girlfriend chuckled seductively and said, "we won't be able to directly film what I'm about to do for you, so we should put away the camera for now."
Her words left me in dismay and I powerlessly watched her malicious plot to ruin the video as it unfolded. She stood up, walked over to the camera and squatted down in front of it with her legs spread open in plain view. The picture went dark, but surprisingly, although there was now no video there was still audio.
Through the recorded audio, I heard her stand up where she then proceeded back to her boyfriend's side.
"Honey, I've been meaning to ask you this for some time now."
"What is it?"
"Why are you cheating on me?"
Eh? What? Cheating? I suddenly didn't like the direction things were headed in. I came for the porn, but ended up discovering an affair?
"Cheating? What are you talking about babe? You're the only girlfriend I've had my entire life."
"Then why do you look at other girls all the time whenever we're together?"
"I only have eyes for you babe. There isn't a single girl in the world that could make me look their way when I'm beside you."
"I don't like liars you know."
By this point in their conversation, major warning flags were already going off in my head as a traumatic memories flashed through my mind. Those were definitely words similar to what I've heard from some of the psycho girlfriends I've dated before.
Of course, things only went downhill from there.
"Babe, what are you holding behind your back? 
"Oh? This? Hehe."
"A knife?! Is this some sort of new kinky play?"
"Yeah, it's my favorite type of play, Honey."
"AHHHHH! BITCH WHAT ARE YOU- AHHHH! GAAAHHHHH!"
"Killing cheating boyfriends is my favorite type of play Honey."
"YOU CRAZY BROAD! GET OFF ME! GAAAAHHHH!"
"Hahahahahahahaha! Do you love me now? Hahahahahahaha! Well? Honey? Love me more!" 
For a full minute the boyfriends screams rang out endlessly as he pleaded for mercy and forgiveness. He begged for his life, but it was to no avail. The only thing that returned his desperate pleas was the cynical and crazed laughter of his girlfriend who enjoyed every second spent slaughtering him.
What I thought was going to be a erotic scene turned out to be the evidence of a murder. I had my doubts though as it could very well have just been a scene for another amateur film he was planning. It would make perfect sense if that was the case. After all, who would have brought the camera in to be repaired if not him, right?
That could also explain the mistake of only cutting out the visual, but only leaving the audio. It would make for a rather interesting scene. Sometimes what's not directly seen was more impactful than what was actually seen. It spurred the mind to visualize the worst based upon what could be heard. If it was a low budget production, the faked death and blood would be much more obvious if it was actually seen.
When the boyfriends cries died out, shortly after, the sound of footsteps could be heard again. I presumed it could only be the girl who was approaching the camera since it was implied the man was now dead.
Despite knowing beforehand that it was the girl, the last few recorded words before the audio cut out was a soft chilling whisper that sent shivers down my back.
"You're next, my future honey."
Nope! Nope! Nope!
I shut the camcorder off and took the hard drive out immediately and I completely noped myself out of reality.
No thank you crazy lady. I have no interest in psychotic women. I've dated more than enough crazy chicks for one lifetime. I just want a normal, lackluster, down to earth lady from now on. One who didn't have crazy eyes that gave me the hibbie-jibbies like you.
It took some time, but when I finally recomposed myself I decided to push thoughts of the strange video to the back of my mind. I'd found what I was looking for and if I was correct, the malfunction might have had something to do with what the girlfriend in the video did back then. Seeing as how there were no videos after that scene, it seemed plausible. Although, I really had no idea what she could have done in that instant to create such a lingering problem with the camera.
Since I probably wouldn't get any further by just thinking about it, I disassembled the camcorder further and eventually stripped it all the way down to where I could see the camera positioned behind the various lenses. When I pulled the camera away from the compartment housing the lenses and looked inside it, I found something very unsettling that I never would have suspected. A clump of balled up long black hair was blocking light from passing through the lens and into the camera. Upon closer inspection of the board, I also found there were fine strands of black hair wedged between some of the contacts of the ribbon cables connected to the board. It made little to no sense to me as I was able to find continuity between all the lines earlier, but maybe it somehow interfered with the connections and shorted certain lines which resulted in internal errors.
It was really something I could never have imagined was possible unless I'd seen it with my own two eyes. It was truly an inhuman feat if this had really occurred when that video was filmed. If I hadn't watched that video, I would definitely have been baffled as to why hair ended up here.
When I unraveled the balled up hair, it was the same length and color as the girlfriend's hair in the video. Even with the evidence before me, I couldn't help but think that my eyes had to be playing tricks on me; but no matter what angle I looked at it from, it was definitely her hair.

If you were told there was another unseen world hidden in plain sight, would you believe that?

If you were told invisible otherworldly beings pulled the strings in the background for their own sick and twisted amusement, could you accept that?

Of course not!

Diogenes Genovese, a man of science who denies the unbridled reign of gods and demons, struggles through the adversity and opposes the unjust world he finds himself a part of.

Bombarded by a string of ever escalating calamities and disasters, his beliefs are tested; pushed to never before seen extremes, while surrounded by a slew of lunatics, he seeks out the truth of the irrational world we live in.

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Suke didn't go to bed immediately, she just layed in her bed staring through a window that had the light of the moon shining through,

She heard Ren leave his room and head downstairs, she also heard the boys return from their outing, but instead of going down to welcome them back, she layed in her bed still and silent,

When the words died down, she took the book that Ren gave her and looked at the initials
"My dreams of the Supernatural, This book belongs to Yuno"  it wrote

Suke opened the book and read some pages of which was written she was particularly caught up with one dream this Yuno person wrote, here it is

"August 23rd, 2013 around 12:34 in the morning

I remember being seated in a dark room, I stayed with Ren, my own,

His house has many empty rooms, it had almost nothing but cold air cutting through you at every turn,
The halls echoed with silence, and the atmosphere was eerie.

as I walked through the halls, one of the doors were slightly opened, being filled with urge to find out why this door was the only one opened,

Went inside with caution, but strangely enough, without my knowledge, an old piano lay in the center of the room,
Now the room looked beat up and broken, it looked like it could break at any second, but the piano was the strangest bit, it seemed to be being played by someone,


She seemed rather beautiful, her hair looked fresh and clean, although her clothes looked dirty and torn, she wore a seemingly white or translucent dress.

I carefully approached her and listened to her ominous playing, I felt mesmerized by her music, it felt magical but I seemed to feel a sense of pain as she played, 

That's all I can remember from this, but I hope to understand this all sooner or later,
The end".

"So strange, I wonder who this woman was", she said

She yawned and went to bed hoping to wake up early for her time to make breakfast with Shiro.

These are the times I wished I could add music to my books
Make it an audio book
Ba dum crash
😒

A group of boys who don't seem to like having the interest for females, have to put up with an unanticipated new roommate. MY FIRST PURELY ROMANCE BOOK, sorry if it's not to your liking.

To have peeped someone else's stream, then run over and shot them – it was clear whether this was a moral thing to do or not. For Unforgettable Maple, there was not absolute right or wrong. If he ran over and shot Elevenless then it would be fair and reasonable. However, the issue was that Elevenless ran over and shot him.
"Stop shouting. Innocent Child, have a look and see if they're all hiding behind the used cars. I'll go find some others," Lu Li said.
"I can only see two people. I can see their feet from under the cars," Innocent Child replied. He had a 4X scope in his hands and had a clear advantage in observing the enemy.
"You go first. I can't see anything from mine," Lu Li said.
Innocent Child had found spot on the ground to lie in ambush. He roughly aimed at the enemy in the distance. That car was lying sideways and there was a gap underneath it, so anyone with decent marksmanship could hit the person behind.
The gun went 'bang'. 
 The used car which Lu Li hid behind was peppered in fiery sparks, caused by all the bullets hitting the metal.
If Lu Li wasn't moving as fast as he was, then one shot would have already hit his head.
"98K here…"
Lu Li was slightly confused. He felt that it was not possible for Elevenless, who was across from him, to shoot this position. However, his confusion was short-lived, as he quickly yelled out, "Look up! There's someone on the metal frame of the bridge. 60 degrees Northeast!"
The others looked toward the direction that Lu Li shouted and looked up. There was indeed someone climbing on the frame.
"Shoot him up!" Unforgettable Maple cried out as he recovered his HP from taking medicine.
Ordinary people could not usually climb up this type of metal frame of a large bridge. While it provided an excellent vantage point, this was not without any weaknesses, as there was nothing to hide behind.
"I shot him down." 
 Water Fairy wasn't sure if she shot him of her own true abilities or by accident. It didn't matter because this person's head now belonged to her.
"He fell, but he's probably not dead, I think he'll probably get saved," Lu Li replied pessimistically.
"We can't play like this. If someone gets up from behind, we're done for with two sides attacking us," Unforgettable Maple said as he took a few shots, but didn't hit anyone because of the lack of a proper scope.
The fact that Elevenless clearly knew the situation of Lu Li and the other was more aggravating. They were hidden very well.
"How about we charge after one wave of shots? If we drive, we'll definitely get shot," Innocent Child suggested.
"No, don't bet on it. Our opponents aren't weaker than us in any way." 
 With four rifles firing automatically at the same time, any type of car would be obliterated.
"What do we do then?! Aren't you Dawn's number one Commander?! Do your thing then!" Unforgettable Maple urged.
"Child Bro and you stay here. Water Fairy and I will swim to the opposite riverbank and then attack from both sides," Lu Li explained without hesitation. There was a degree of risk in this action. Firstly, to swim over required time, so it was hard to say what could happen. Second was the issue of dispersion of their forces. It was hard to say who would win over the other.
"Let's do what you suggested. We'll be a bit meticulous. Maple Sis watch your back; don't get your route of retreat cut-off." 
 Innocent Child thought that Lu Li's suggestion was better than his own.
 Lu Li quietly retreated, then climbed to one side of the bridge slowly using the under-bush to conceal himself. He then slid into the water from the bottom of the bridge and swam towards the opposite bank.
"What if Elevenless was shamelessly watching my live stream? Then what do we do?" Water Fairy asked, looking worried.
"Then that would be incredibly shameless. If he did that, I would go to Dawn and assassinate him," Lu Li joked. Elevenless was considered a star player in Dawn. He was also a Plate Berserker who attacked strong and tall enemies. He didn't know what was wrong, but every time he bumped into Lu Li, he would be killed. Sometimes it was Lu Li, and other times it was other people who did it.
This was probably the reason why Elevenless had attacked them so viciously.
Fortunately, Elevenless still cared for his face, or perhaps he didn't think that his opponents had split up when facing an integrated team of elite players like them.
This wasn't the first time Elevenless had cut-off a bridge. He enjoyed cutting off bridges to rob unsuspecting players. Maybe it was because he was so caught up in this mentality of robbery everyday that he neglected Lu Li's strategy. After all, even if someone got them from behind, they could still easily deal with this type of situation.
Once Lu Li swam to the opposite bank, he observed whether there was anyone. After he confirmed that there wasn't and that it was truly safe, he then ushered for his girlfriend to follow him.
Who cared about playing this game with Innocent Child? It was more important to look after his own wife.
"How should we attack now?" 
 Water Fairy was feeling a little excited. Even though she enjoyed attacking head-on, it was also exciting to make a sneak-attack. However, Lu Li's image in her mind was high and noble, so she wanted to get his permission before opening fire.
"Wait a moment – I'm going to find out if there's anyone around first," Lu Li said as he carefully searched this side of the bridge.
They then found a favourable position that allowed them to hit one or two players. They faced the used car that originally had three people hiding behind it. One of them climbed to a higher point, but unfortunately, Midnight Ghost was exposed and hit, so now all four of them were hiding behind the car.
Once he confirmed with Unforgettable Maple and Innocent Child to strike, Lu Li opened with the first shot from his 98K.
The gun went 'bang', and the system notified that Hornet's Nest had been hit by Lu Li's 98K.
At the same time, Water Fairy opened fire too. She didn't have a high-magnification scope, but any random spray achieved the effect of distracting Elevenless. As long as Elevenless ran around, it would provide Innocent Child with the firing angles.
The system notified Midnight Ghost that he had been hit by Innocent Child.
Lu Li pulled the gun bolt, then aimed at the next target and fired.
However, he didn't continue to open fire, but instead retreated.
The next second, he had a bullet fly past his head. This gun sound was familiar; he had just used a 98K.
In fact, if Lu Li had not given up, he could have hit the target first, but if that was the case then he couldn't have avoided this deadly shot. Lu Li did not have plans to exchange one life for another.
"Don't pop your head out! They have an 8x scope!" Lu Li shouted at Water Fairy. "Now, it's time for them to be worried."
Those few used cars were initially good cover and prevented Innocent Child from finding opportunities to fire. However, when the bridge had people on both sides, it was a little awkward.
"They're saving someone," Water Fairy reported. She had gotten an angle of the view, and easily observed their opponent's movements.
"Let me fire; toss me your rifle," Lu Li said as he threw his King of Cars aside since he wasn't familiar with it. It wasn't as accurate as the automatic rifles in aiming medium-to-long distances.
Once Lu Li got an automatic rifle, he wouldn't aim carefully, he would just shoot continuously. They had searched the whole airport and the last thing they lacked was bullets. Water Fairy carried over 300 packs of these 5.56-type bullets.
Times like these tested a player's control over a gun.
If you didn't compensate for the recoil when you pulled the trigger, the gun would be raised involuntarily.
Elevenless and Dream 13, the two players left, instantly fled for their lives and escaped. The other two didn't even have the chance to be rescued and were killed straightaway. They fell on the ground to their deaths, never to return again.
"Come over guys." 
 Lu Li finally felt relieved. The two left hiding in the corner didn't dare to lift their heads. They would be killed if they exposed themselves.
Innocent Child and Unforgettable Maple felt that it was the right time too. They took advantage of those two hiding in the corner and quickly came over to finish the battle. Otherwise, once the other players came over, someone else could benefit from their hard work.
"Foggy Grass, don't come over. I'm sorry," Elevenless sighed into the open audio, loudly begging for forgiveness.
Game audio was key in Survival and Escape. This included gun sounds, footsteps, communication and commands among players. Players of different teams couldn't communicate unless you selected 'open audio'. Then, everyone could hear what you're saying. Elevenless had chosen open audio in this moment so everyone around could hear.
"Beg for mercy? What were you doing earlier then? You had plenty fun hitting me, right?" Unforgettable Maple laughed. What goes around came around – who would have thought today was the day for Elevenless?
"Sis, sis, I'm so sorry! Isn't this enough? Be the bigger person and forgive my past wrongs," Elevenless shrunk back as he loudly shouted.
"Bastard, it's no use even if you call me daddy! You are dead meat! I'll butcher you myself!"
"Careful!"
In this moment, someone jumped out from behind the cover and opened fire at Unforgettable Maple. Elevenless was clearly manifesting shame into anger and probably wanted to bring someone down with him before he died.
Unforgettable Maple had become highly conceited and walked in an arrogant manner that did not allow any room for escape.
However, this person who jumped out did not get their way because Lu Li fired at him.
System notified that Dream 13 was shot by Lu Li's 98K.
If it wasn't Elevenless, then where was he?
As expected, there was a gunshot at the same time as Lu Li shot Dream 13. Another person shot Unforgettable Maple while Lu Li opened fire. The intention was clear that they wanted him absolutely dead.


He had never invested in shares or bought a lottery ticket, and neither did he have any experience in the general business industry. Lu Li found that the only thing he could do was play games. 

Luckily he had experienced rebirth, and was one step ahead of everyone else. Luckily, games had been developing extremely quickly, and there were many people who had become rich through playing games. 

In his ‘past life’, he had spent countless nights awake, in grief and anguish. However, although all of this had been washed away, so what…? This life, he was determined make a fierce counterattack against fate and stand at the very top!

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