An nineteen years old college girl breeanna Jones got into an accident, her soul got trapped between the living and the dead, she then met a demon and an angel which made things complicated as the  creatures fight for her love. Knowing that she is the answer to all there problems.

Demons, soul reapers, angel and other creatures living among people but non like her.

(Ain't that something;)

A trapped soul in a dark world is a punishment, A pure soul is a gift, A lost soul is a tragedy and my soul is a curse.
Some creatures crave the sweetness of an everlasting appetizing soul.
They gathered around her willing to kill for her soul while they pledged their love for her, forced her to choose and betrayed her.
 
The god of poverty clenched his fist, the god of war sharpened his sword, the creatures of the night and soul eaters licked their lips and the reapers laughed.
The weeping sounds of trapped souls filled her ears, the thick red blood soiled her face, the sounds of screams echoed, the prince of purity became tainted with jealousy, While she stood there in fear, and he sat on his throne doing nothing.

Some hot, steamy, one shot romance stories!

"Do you think my eyes can hold the light of the moon?” Cleo stared deep into Ward’s dark eyes, eyes she could find herself getting lost in with no thought of returning to the real world. The wind whipped off the Atlantic and tugged at her hair, almost as if it were trying to pull them apart, but she wouldn’t permit it. Nothing was going to take her from his arms.
Ward smiled, caressing the side of her head, his eyes a soft expression of the passion he had planned for them as he gazed down at her. “I think your eyes could hold the light of a thousand moons and a million stars. Yet, even then, the constellations would pale in comparison to the sparkle in your eyes whenever I look at you.”
She placed her hand over his, pressing it softly against her. “If only this night could last.”
He stepped closer, his eyes staring at her lips with an intensity that stirred the passion between her legs. She hungered to taste those lips, to feel them against her flesh. “This night can last forever, even after the sun rises to a new day. As long as we hold tight to each other, this night will never fade, and time will forever stand still, as it always does when I am in your arms.”
She could feel her heart thumping in her chest, her breathing ragged in her ears. “Oh, Ward…”
“What the..?” Lily Mason reached up, rubbing the spot on her head that had just been pelted with a wadded-up straw wrapper. “What was that for?” She asked with a slight giggle in her voice.
Brian Wilson took the seat across from her, laughing as he stabbed the lid to his sweet tea with the straw he had just stripped. “I called your name three times. Whatever you’re reading must be pretty engrossing. It’s caused you to totally tune out. Steamy hot love scene?”
Lily glanced down at the paperback in her hand. Her lunch was half-eaten in front of her as she sat there, feet propped up on the hard plastic chair in front of her, lost in the romantic world of author Jack Sutherland. She bought his latest mystery romance as soon as it hit the shelves, just as she had with all of his previous novels. Overboard was his best book yet, and Lily had been so absorbed in it that she didn’t even realize her lunch ended fifteen minutes ago. Brian was right—it was one hell of a steamy romance. “Oh, wow. I’m sorry. I bet Charlie’s having a fit.”
Brian just chuckled as he unwrapped his sandwich. “When is Charlie not having a fit?”
Lily laughed with him as she began to clean up her lunch mess. “True story.”
“Luckily, you’ll be getting away from his snippety behavior over the next few days, though. You looking forward to your weekend getaway?” He brushed his walnut-colored bangs out of his eyes as he settled back in his chair to enjoy his lunch. “It’s a book signing, right? For your daughter?”
Lily stuffed her plastic containers back into her lunch box. “Yeah, so it’ll be a working weekend without benefit of pay. I’m going as her assistant.” She walked over to the trash can and tossed her garbage away, still talking. “I actually volunteered this time.” Walking back over to the table, she pointed to the book she left beside her lunch box. “My favorite author is going to be there and I’m really looking forward to rubbing elbows with him.” Actually, she was hoping to rub more than just elbows. A lady could dream, right?
She watched as Brian picked up the paperback, flipping it over to the back, so he could scan the blurb. “What does he write?”
Standing by the breakroom table, she waited while he finished reading. If Charlie was already annoyed, a few more moments of tardiness wasn’t going to matter. The manager of Dollar Mania had two moods—happy and dick. “Romance mystery,” she said when Brian finished reading. “I won his first book in a giveaway at one of Cassie’s events. He wasn’t even there. He had to cancel at the last minute. After reading it, I was surprised that a man could write romance so well. Nicholas Sparks has competition now.” She took the book from Brian as he handed it to her. “Some of his sex scenes left me panting.”
Brian laughed as he twisted the top off his Coke bottle. “Hoping to help him out with some research while you’re there?”
She winked at him. “There’s always hope.” She grabbed her lunch box as she said, “See you back out on the floor.” He said have fun as she passed through the breakroom doorway and back out for another four hours of hell.
When she slipped back out onto the floor, after tucking her lunch box and the book she would rather be reading back in her locker, Charlie made a point of staring at his watch while tapping his foot. Lily just walked over and patted his paunch belly, offering him a smile. “I’ll skip my next break to make up the time.”
“Yes, you will,” he said, dropping his hands to his hips. “And don’t pat my stomach.”
“Well, I would have tousled your hair, but…” She made a point of staring at his bald head. She shrugged. “Well…you know.”
She turned and walked away before getting her boss any more frustrated. While it was true Charlie could be a real jerk at times, pushing his buttons was one of her hobbies. She needed to do something to keep from screaming while staring at the same merchandise day after day and putting up with asinine customers who expected quite a bit for their measly dollar. Her daughter, Cassie, was always telling her to quit and find another job, but it would be the same chaos, just a different store. Besides, she had Charlie broken in already. She didn’t want to train another boss.
The rest of the day was spent stocking shelves, picking trash up from the floor, and finding merchandise a customer left in the wrong spot after changing their mind about purchasing it four aisles over from where they picked it up. Lazy people. As she worked, the routine so down pat that it was now a mindless activity, her thoughts drifted to Brian’s question about her helping Jack Sutherland with the research for his books. Wouldn’t that be great if I get the chance? I wonder if he’s bringing someone with him. There were times she felt really silly obsessing over him as much as she did, but his stories really moved her. She felt as if she knew parts of his soul from the words he put in his books. There was no way a man could write the way he did about relationships and not understand the female mind—or how to make the female body squirm. While Jack Sutherland’s novels were mainly romance, the few sex scenes he wrote had left her reaching for her favorite egg-shaped toy from her nightstand. The fantasies she had envisioned while reading his books led to some of the best orgasms in her life, even including the minuscule sex life she suffered through with her ex-husband. Jack Sutherland knew how to make love to a woman and make her cry out. It was obvious with the way he wrote about it.

Romance is more than just stories between the covers of a book, and many hope the tales spring from the pages and into their lives. For the readers gathered together in historic St. Augustine for the St. Augustine Authors Event their fantasies are about to come true. Some have visions of doing more than just getting a signature from their favorite author or cover model, while even authors arrive hoping for a little spontaneous adventure. Lives change during this weekend event as people take the fantasies, which have kept them warm at night, from the pages of their novels to bring the heat into their lives as well as their sheets.

Fangirls: The Collection brings together five stories from five different ladies and shares the relationships they are hoping turn out to be more than just fantasies.

Fangirls is created by R.C. Wynne, an eGlobal Creative Publishing author.

Hello everyone I'm glad that you're here!
This is my first Romance and I was inspired by frustration 😂
I have been reading quite a few romance books and this pattern was eating me up, the guys are always the alpha, the master, the billionaire, the boss so far I have never read a book that puts a woman in a very high position.
I had read amazing books with strong and badass women but never starting in a "higher" position, If you know a book like that please write the name out so I can read it too!
Honestly, I'm done reading a book with such amazing women being "equal" by being with him, I understand that when a man recognizes a woman as their equal the relationship skyrockets.
But in my first one, I want him to start like regulars women in novels😂, in other words, in need of her help to achieve something.
I appreciate your feedback to improve my newby writing skills.
♦ PS: This book contains severe inappropriate content for sensitive readers also strong and mature language, and steamy sex scenes.
♦ There is violence, sexual abuse in psychological and physical forms, and distortion of sadism and dominance.
♦ My story has no intent to offend the BDSM community my villain has severe psychological issues he is sick and a dick!
♦ I don't own the images on this book the main sources are Google and Pinterest.

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PS: HAPPY 2021! I will try to update weekly gals, honestly, I thought review and editing will be fast and easy but it is not! LOL
Also, I saw that my chapters were too long! I was doing about 7k+ words per chapter when most of the books I read online have barely 2k+ so I split into about 3k - 5k words so it becomes a smooth reading for you all!
I wish you good reading!
Skylargreyzzz

I never thought I will be free of him, he had broken me physically, and mentally in billions of pieces, I am closed to love anyone besides my daughter's fruit of painful memories... I refused to let him keep abusing us and finally found a way out...

The scars and bruises all over my body are so deep inside my soul that I will remember forever why I never should fall in love again, why I should never trust again...

From an almost dead hopeless housewife to a multimillionaire Ice queen business owner, I had focused so much on my career that my body and mind starts to give up on me and burn for touch and caress that I had pushed far far away inside.

Until one day my besties come with this crazy idea and show me a new way of release sexual frustration 1800 Sweet Cowboys.

One of the things I like to do is to share novels that I enjoy reading. 
However, I only share those that are free so as to help (a little bit) of such a wonderful book not get lost in the thousands of novels out there in webnovel.
For convenience's sake, I will also put them here from now on.
This is the list as from 1 December 2019, and whatever titles I remember from previous recommendations. I will upload the earlier recommendations when I have the time (and amidst editing after the novel ends).
Below includes free and those that became contracted after it had been recommended (note, it wasn't because I recommended it, okay). heh. 
Also, note. At the time I recommend, I try to choose novels that will continue. However, whether it does, or not, is beyond my control. I bear no responsibility if the Author disappears, or if they do dro the novel (I don't like when that happens either, so I know the feeling).  
So any novels that I did recommend before, but hasn't updated for more than two months, I will not put in this list.
Free Novels (Alphabetical Order)
1. Immaculate Spirit by Newbiel (Magical Realism), Ongoing - Nathaniel, a teenage artistic genius in a coma for four years. Reawakened with another soul attached (Marc, CIA agent extraordinaire). It has music, action (spy and terrorist stuff). No regular updates, grammar is not perfect but in later chapters, there are editors (on and off). 
2. No Matter How Long Time Passes, I still Love you by Sweetflowlips (Romance), Ongoing - This is a refreshing take on the usual 'marry cold man - divorce' novels. First off, FL doesn't end up with the useless ex-husband and secondly, she's not such a wimp or flopping fish. /heh
3. Perfect match, Secret Marriage by caremel (Romance), Completed - 420 Chapters. 
4. The Prodigy: I Was Reborn And To Become A Saintess by _AngelGrace_(Fantasy Romance), Ongoing - A prodigy was reborn in a world of magic, into the body of a 'useless' Saintess - or so everyone thought. See how she overcomes the plots against her, makes herself powerful and collects men to her like bees to honey. Looks like reverse harem at the moment, but may be just one ML. There's magic, a bit of nation-building. Updates unstable but Author says will not drop.
5. TheUnion by CreamAndCookies (Fantasy), Completed -291 Chapters. It is fantasy medieval. Has romance, kingdom building and all the political intrigues. 
6. The Witch CEO is NOT a Demoness by SayuriHyuuga (Romance), Completed - 146 Chapters. FengJui, CEO and known to be like a dragon. Gets drunk, finds herself having a one-night stand (this may be viewed as r*pe since she was drunk) with a 'vagabond' (who is actually another CEO) that won't leave her alone now. R18. 
Became Contracted
1. Genius Seventh Prince by LazySky (Fantasy), Ongoing - Greyson was born as the talented seventh prince of the small Ley Kingdom in the desolate Snow Country but he ended up an orphan at a local church in the neighboring kingdom. Follow this genius and his rise to the top in a world where magic reigns supreme.  There are dragons! 
Special Mention
This is a book by a fellow reader, who is an Author. My first Author friend when I began the journey to write and learned a lot from her writing style. She has a wonderful style of writing that I can never emulate but I learn from. Her genre is different, but you'll certainly not lose out on trying it out:
Author: Rxel
1. Free and Unfettered (Free, completed)
2. Curse of the Mainframe (Contracted, ongoing)


This is a rebirth story of a normal girl, Kylie. She was a normal girl, living a normal life. Married and had kids. Nothing outstanding about her, but nothing terrible either. Then she was attacked and left to die. 

Her soul screamed in pain at having to leave behind two small children that needed her, yet she couldn't do anything. As she entered eternal darkness ... it took her some time to realise that she was not dead. She was alive, only yet to be born.

And she was a boy.

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The AWESOME Cover Design is by Chryiss

She's also an Author here in Webnovel so check out her stories: [RE: Life as a Tree] and [My World To Live] 

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Summary:

- MC is OP 
- Sincere Brotherhood
- True sibling bonding (no incest)
- Humour (I try)
- Action
- Slow Romance 
- Revenge/Face slapping 
- Sensitive issues (LGBT, r*pe - but not that the MC is a r*pist)


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FAQ:

Q: Will MC end up with a girl, or a boy? 
A: That would be a spoiler; but if you REALLY have to know, it's answered Auxillary Chapter, the FAQ (Spoilers).

Discord: : https://discord.gg/ZWnDEcG

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Hi. Thanks for dropping by. Please bear in mind that I am a new author, and English is not my first language. I am writing because I find it enjoyable, and am only now finding the courage to actually pen it out for others to read.

This is a reincarnation story of a girl who had lived one life, and will experience another. Follow her along her journey of discovery: of herself, as she walks an entirely new path. Yet, at the same time, she seeks to find closure from her old life. 

World background: Current Earth, with names of countries being just Country J, Country SA etc. 

First, the MC is the typical OP character. Second, it's a slice of life story mixed with OPness of MC. If you don't like Gary Sue / OP characters, with a slow story pace, then this is not for you. 

There are elements of adventure/action, romance, some comedy and a little bit of mystery.  It is also a story about friendship and the bonds we make as we grow up.

The rating is due to certain scenes and sensitive issues from Volume 3 onwards. 

Please review. Your feedback is appreciated.

If you want to show support for this poor Author:

https://ko-fi.com/psyberrose

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Other Books:

1. Courage to Love (ongoing)

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Name: Rachelle Ann
Age: 23
Education: College graduate
Occupation: Novelist
Bio: If you've been into any bookstores lately, then you may have already seen my name on books. If not, I'm Rachelle Ann, author of the 'Love Me, Bite Me' series. I like rabbits, tarts and sweet fluffy things xD
Aiming to get my books produced in a certain production company *wink wink*

```

For her profile picture, Rachel sat behind a desk with a black ponytail. She turned to her right and smiled at the camera. One hand cupped her cheek while the other rested on the laptop keyboard. Her caramel eyes crinkled at the corners.

Unlike Zara, Ambryan could already see her intentions. He could discern her true motive from there. It seemed that his struggle would again be—waiting for the 30 minutes to finish. He had rejected most questions from the first conversation.

There was no point to answer personal questions when they'd never talk again.

.
``Yan: Hello, Ms. Rachelle. What deal did you have with my mother for you to join this site?``
``Rachelle: Well, it is an opportunity to meet one of the most eligible bachelors in the country, she didn't need to do much convincing honestly. *laughs* plus this might make for an interesting story, don't you think?``
.

Ambryan narrowed his eyes.

She surely sounded youthful. Her messages were also informal. He typed slowly, forming a response. She hadn't actually answered his question, trying to avoid it. He needed to get it out of her.

.
``Yan: I see... How did you meet my mother then? I don't imagine she handed out flyers in the street.``
``Rachelle: Ah, didn't you know, your mother loves my books? I didn't realized someone like her would ask for signed copies of my work, but she's a true romantic :D ``
.

Ambryan frowned.

.
``Yan: I do know she's a romantic. She starred in many romance movies. Are you to tell me she offered nothing in exchange for this opportunity?``

.

The other party paused. She probably hadn't expected to hear the question again. Whatever she'd reply would decide her character. After writing that kind of bio, he would have thought she'd answer it directly.

.
``Rachelle: I think I may have jumped on the opportunity too quickly, but she did say, she'd talk with the producers in making a film from my top selling book, regardless of outcomes. *happy smile* I think she needed a certain number of girls so there you have it.``
.

'Now, we're getting somewhere,' Ambryan pondered on his next move. This time, he'd make sure the conversation revolved on the other party. By letting her talk while he asked the questions, it would eliminate any chance to ask about his personal life.

.
``Yan: If you can pitch your book in 35 words, what would it be?``
.

The chat window became inactive once again. It seemed that Ms. Rachelle had been stumped. For someone who wanted a film opportunity, she should have been better prepared. This waning confidence wouldn't be seen as something good.

His fingers tapped on the keyboard.

.
``Yan: Ms. Rachelle?``
``Yan: By all means use the remaining 15 minutes we have.``
.

The 'typing' dots emerged from the bottom. Ambryan leaned back on his chair and waited patiently. He crossed his legs under the table, clasping his hands together. His eyes went to the computer's clock.

There were still three women left.

He considered multitasking when a new message popped up.

``Rachelle: A romance that goes beyond time and order, and apologies love is hard to define—especially trying to let a self-sufficient person as yourself grasp it *rubs chin* But it's a story between two unimaginable people who  shouldn't be together but they do``
.
``Yan: Sounds like Romeo and Juliet. Nothing more original than that?``
``Rachelle: Make it a bunny man, but the two of them do end up together at the end and not dying, it's not tragedy but romance.``
.

Now, that was something Ambryan hadn't heard before.

.
``Yan: ... how do they even meet?``
``Rachelle: ... them falling from the skies and into the protagonist's rooftop. If you're familiar with the Man from the Moon. Paranormal romance. It's actually all the rave for young romantics *shrugs*``
.

Ambryan rubbed his temple, his mind digesting the information. He'd never worked with anything like it before. He silently gave her props for the originality. Her casualty was also something to commend. She spoke her mind and didn't pretend.

Unfortunately, he'd rather not date someone in the same film industry. It could cause problems when the nine months were over.

This conversation needed to stop soon.

.
``Yan: ... so you're saying I'm old?``
.

Ambryan repeated the question in his head. He wondered how an author would answer this type of question. If she left on her own, he could look over reports while he waited for the next chat schedule.

Anything would do if that meant he won't have a late work night.

.
``Rachelle: … you're quite mature and level headed for someone our age. Running the business and being the success that you are, I don't think you've been giving time for romance and that's why your mother decided to intervene? Or she probably wants grandchildren too.``
``Yan: And so she thinks an author who writes paranormal romance is a good candidate for that?``
.

Ambryan flinched, thinking that he overstepped a bit.

.
``Rachelle: Possibly, I do know a thing or two about romance, *laughs* but whoever will be chosen by you will have quite a large role to fill.  Hopefully someone who'd make you and her together a power couple. Someone who you can connect with, truly appreciate and respect as an equal.``
``Rachelle: Not sure if that's me, but it is a pleasure meeting you.``
.

"I think I scared this one, Kiri." Ambryan said as he caressed the cat's head. "Then again, it wouldn't be good if she can't handle pressure. There would be many eyes on us. She has to be able to stand on her own."

Kiri scratched her pink nose and yawned.

He chuckled, envying her relaxed state. "There's still 10 minutes before the next one. Let's check my full inbox."

Ambryan opened his desktop mail app.

All the folders on the left lit up with notifications. Their numbers varied between 50 and hundreds. Using folder categories, he had arranged possible keywords and certain senders by order of priority. It allowed him to tackle the urgent ones first.

Before that, he created a new email tab. He set the main recipient to be 'Richard Kingston' and added a few names for the carbon copies, including his secretary and the director. He composed the needed status update for the investment.

.
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Subject: Venus Investment - 'What is Love?'
Body: Good afternoon, Mr. Kingston.
I trust you'd already gone through the files I personally delivered to you yesterday. Has Venus Investment Associates come to a decision yet about the project proposal? The agreed time for the deadline was this morning. As mentioned yesterday, this project is top priority. It would be our utmost appreciation if it's also treated that way by Venus. If you encounter any questions, please do contact me at the earliest.

Regards,
A. Hathaway, CEO of Eros Productions.
```
.

Ambryan hit the 'send' button and moved on.

He clicked the first inbox folder, beginning his first set of reports for the day. A finance report blew up behind his screen. He skimmed through the estimated figures and assessed the upcoming movie releases. A total of ten films would premiere in the next two years.
Global statistics and other research papers accompanied the report. One of them contained the current trends in the romance genre. They were divided into different creative mediums.

He raised his eyebrows.

Part of the examples seemed familiar. Among the list of best-selling romance novels was the 'Love Me, Bite Me' series. Now, where did he hear that before?

The charts told him what the possible trends were for the next 12 months. His attention focused on the 7th month, the highlight of their peak season. It was the month of love, the month of spring, the month of blossoming romance...

It was February—the time of the year when the market was high.

If they wanted to dominate the box office, they had to plan carefully.

Ambryan exhaled sharply. "What kind of romance movie would you watch, Kiri?"

The cat tilted her head to the side. Eyelids wide open, her pupils had dilated and almost became fully round. She stared up at him, unblinking. "Meow."

"Me neither," he replied quickly, "That's why I have these charts and reports. It will tell me what the public wants. We'll let them decide what they'd want to see. Hopefully, one of our films has enough twists to exceed their expectations."

While Ambryan gathered the information and evaluated their potential results, Kiri stood up and moved closer to the computer. She watched his fingers work over the keyboard. Her legs continued to advance. One of her paws stepped on the number pad. Then, her second paw followed.

Soon, she reached halfway across.

Ambryan raised his hands as she lied down, covering the whole keyboard. Her face remained nonchalant. A small smile stretched his lips. He pushed his glasses up his nose bridge and picked up the cat.

"Are you hungry? Come on, let's get you something to eat." Rising to his feet, Ambryan left his office and headed for the kitchen. Kiri snuggled against his chest while a purr hummed in her throat. Her hooman truly knew her best.

…

…

…

…

…

In the empty office, the web browser icon lit up on the screen.

A notification had come from a new chat window.

``Unknown: Hello? Anyone there?``

A secretary faces a difficult choice: to join or not to join a dating site for the most eligible bachelor alive,

Her boss. However, he can't know it's her on the side of the screen. Just when she thinks it's over, more difficult things await—like meeting in real life.

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"You're not about to carry me out in bridal style again, are you?"

"Do you want me to?" He couldn't help but smirk. Her face from their date surfaced in his memories. He found it just as amusing as back then. Revenge never tasted sweeter. Would she make the same reaction right now? 

It was tempting but the venue wasn't the best place for it.

"No!" Eve protested a little too loudly. She pressed her fingers against her mouth and scanned the premise. As she predicted, hundreds of eyes watched them. A groan escaped her lips. She buried her face on the side of his chest, inhaling his cologne.

"Are you sure?" Ambryan asked, genuinely concerned now. He held her chin and raised it. His violet eyes met her hazel ones. The blush on her cheeks had magnified in saturation. He couldn't tell anymore if it came from embarrassment or the alcohol.

Either way, it intrigued him on how much redder she could possibly be.

He leaned down and whispered in her ear. "I'd be gentle this time."

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As a secretary, Eve knew affiliations between her and her boss were forbidden. She must stay in his shadow where she didn't pose a threat to his lovers and his admirers. She had taken measures to fit the job, even changing her style of appearance. 

Ambryan Hathaway, CEO of Eros Productions, disliked false information. The only ones he allowed were the ones he initiated himself—mainly about his love life. In order to please his mother, he had participated in the game of love with a string of flings. 

Unfortunately, his mother had enough. She must find a way for him to open his eyes and his heart to meeting the right girl. That one spark would be enough for her son to consider marriage.

And who would be the better candidate than his own secretary? Will the screens pull them closer together or push them further apart? 

An office romance like no other!


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Average Words: 1.5k per chapter
Disclaimer: Set in modern day of a fictional country, everything in this novel is fictional. Any similarities with real life's event is purely coincidence

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Personal Note

Hi readers,

I am Josie Frank, author of steamy contemporary romance and erotic novels. I love both reading and writing them!

It's like a hobby of mine.

First of all, I would like to thank you for choosing to download and save my book on you libary to read it. It really means a lot to me and am super excited!!!

I can't wait for this exciting journey!
I'm sure this book will offer you the best reading pleasure. As a compliment, like I always do I will include a few bonus stories for you just after the main book.

Hope you enjoy.

This is my very first high school novel, I haven't written one before and this is the first. I hope this novel takes you back on a ride bringing you excitement, joy, love , laughter and passion.

This novel titled "Aurora's Inferno" is like the edited version of the high school novel I started writing when I was a bit younger. But don't worry, it ain't cheesy and definitely won't make you cringe.

Okay, maybe I'll take the cringe part back. You'll definitely cringe but in the best way possible. This novel is concentrated on a lot of things.

I mean highschool isn't easy....
Theirs a lot of slut shaming.
Hate
Differentiation of class...
Bullying and many others...

I hope all the young adults who read my book come to realize that all this doesn't have any gain but just causes more pain to another.

I'm going to work on this book with so much effort without slacking off and I don't want to sleep on this novel either, so expect daily updates.

Don't forget to always vote and comment , cause every writer wants a little appreciation for their work.

Please guys you've got to work with me on this project. I don't just want to feel like am writing just for myself so I need your reviews, your thoughts and predictions without any spoilers tho. My point is let's make this novel "Like The Best".


Love you guys

Best regards 
Josie

This is a dark erotic revenge romance novel with a psychological twist*

A dark and painful past!

A devastating secret!

And a broken girl.

Aurora is focused on revenge, after all the tears and pain Nicolai Mitchell Lucious has caused her. She intends to give it all back in ten folds but she knows everything isn't what it seems. 

With a painful past that continues to still haunt her and a struggle for her to find herself stuck in a world of no rules or laws whatsoever and where family honor meant everything.

Bound by her revenge to a man who threatened and builied her life and now threatens to steal her soul and also her heart...

She needs and craves for vengeance.

As her sanity becomes more fragile, she believes enacting her revenge on her bully would bring her peace and put a stop to everything. 

But the very person she doesn't want to allow inside her shattered psyche pushed his way in.

Just like he always does...

As the 7 trails of life begins it cycle.

Will Aurora be able stop it in time.

Or will the Gods decide their fate!

Journey with Aurora and Nicolai as their story unfolds and the truth is revealed. It's definitely not one you'll be expecting!

I give my name and the small walkthrough gate opens for me. I walk down the walkway then up the steps. The house is huge, the front yard has a large garage to the side and to the front it has a driveway, it's a drop-off area then the garage is at the side. The steps lead to the mansion in front of it. It's a huge modernized mansion that's two stories high and it looks like there is an attic upstairs. I walk up the steps and stand in front of the huge brown door ahead of me. I gulp before I ring the doorbell.
''Sia, hi it's great to see you'' Brent greets me at the door.
''It's nice to see you too'' I say and he gestures for me to come inside.
As I step inside I spot a large chandelier hanging from the ceiling and a small circular tall brown table in the center of the pristine room. The white pristine walls spread out onto the flawless, shiny ceiling above me. My phone rings distracting me from my wonderment of the house. It's Hero, I can't remember the last time he called me, what does he want? Does he know that I'm here? I hope not. I ignore the call only to be followed by another three calls after which I also ignore. My phone beeps four times in a row in my hand.
 *Stessian answer me
*Where are you?
*Answer your phone

*I need to see you
The texts read.
 I ignore all of them and follow Mr. Stefan through the hall. My phone beeps again but this time I don't even read the message I just put my phone on silent and hold it in my hand. I feel really bad ignoring him because after all I'm here at his father's house after he told me not to come and how horrible the man was to him but curiosity got the best of me and here I am.
I think it's better that I came here alone anyway because I wouldn't have wanted Hero to come here since he hates them so much and look at the man who has ruined his childhood and put him and his mom through a lot when he was little, the last thing I would want is for Hero to be hurt. It would've really hurt Hero to come here and see their house and his father's new life when he didn't have that life growing up so it's a good thing he didn't come.
I know it's not my place to be here especially without him but this dinner was all I was thinking about in the last few days since I've met the man. Maybe he's changed and is not the same man who Hero knows back in Ireland maybe he has changed for the better and is just trying to resuscitate the relationship with his son that was once lost. I really hope that he is and that's why I'm here to find out if that's true.
''Is everything okay?'' Mr. Stefan asks.
''Yeah uhm is it okay that I came here alone?'' I ask him.
''Of course, you're more than welcome here, I kind of had the feeling you would've'' he says.
I follow him through a narrow hallway that eventually leads us to a dining room. He walks past the dining room and into the kitchen where I spot two women talking and preparing food with their backs turned to us. They are both dressed in dresses with white aprons to the front.
''Claire, Evelyn this is Sia'' he says and the two women turn around to face us, their faces both light up and they run in to hug me.
They squeeze me tight for a second before letting go to introduce themselves.
''I'm Claire it's so nice to meet you'' the woman shakes my hand and I smile and nod. Her brown hair is wavy just like her blue and white dress. Her pearl necklace reflects the bright spotlights in the kitchen.
''And I'm Evelyn Claire's daughter'' the girl tells me. She's wearing a pink dress with a pearl necklace as well. 
Her black straight hair covers the back of the dress and some of the front. She has the most warming and welcoming smile just like her mother and I already get a good feeling about them. They all seem like such lovely people so far, Hero needs more people like this in his life. I remember Hero mentioning something about his father having a stepdaughter when we were in bed, the night he let me in a bit on his life.
''Brent told me you were beautiful but you're even more beautiful in person'' she smiles.
''Thank you'' I smile back.
''I didn't expect this, I was expecting you to be different'' she says and I unquestionably know exactly what she means.
She was expecting me to be covered in tattoos, have body piercings and have some obnoxious hair color. She was expecting me to be more like Hero and the type of people that he hangs out with but she's too nice to say it like that. I'm nothing like him or the people that he hangs out with and we are like the total opposite of each other but that doesn't stop me from liking him even if he doesn't like me back.
''Come sit, you must be hungry. I gotta warn you, I love to cook and I went all out tonight when I heard you were coming over'' Claire smiles.
She leads me to the table and I pull out a chair and sit down. I glance down at my phone and I have 10 new messages which I'm guessing all are from Hero. He couldn't possibly know that I'm here, I never told him that I was coming and I just got here so I'm pretty sure none of them in this house could've told him yet. Brent and Evelyn both sit at the table, Brent sits opposite of me while Evelyn sits two seats down from me. 
Two minutes later Claire comes in with the food, she kindly asks Brent to help her and he gets up from his seat. They come in with both hands filled, a chicken pot roast in one and mashed potatoes in the other, Claire has two dishes in her hand as well one is salad and the other is a casserole. They place them neatly on the table and steams lifts off the food and the smell of hot tasty food fills the air and I'm now hungry. I haven't had a home-cooked meal in quite a while, since two months ago when I left home. We all take out food into our plates and I'm happy that the pot roast is chicken and not any other type of meat.
''So Sia what are you studying in college?'' Claire asks me as we begin to eat our dinner.
''I'm an English major'' I say.
''That's great so what do you wanna be in the future?''
''Uhm, I really wanna be a paranormal investigator but if that doesn't work out I'll be social media manager or something along that line.''
''That's great I can't remember the last time I heard someone say that they wanted to be a paranormal investigator'' Brent says.
''Yeah, it's not such a popular career that everyone wants to get into. Paranormal activity just fascinates me'' I say.
''Well it's good to do what you love'' he smiles.
''So how long have you and Hero known each other?'' Brent asks and looks up from his plate.
''About two months'' I say.
So much has happened in the last two months since I came here, things I've had no idea were ever going to happen in life far less for two months. I push memories of the last two months at the back of my head and focus on the present, on this delicious food.
''The food is delicious'' I tell them with my mouth partly full.
''Thank you'' Claire smiles.
''Are you from around here?'' Evelyn asks.
''Uhm not really I'm from Burbank'' I tell them and they all share the same puzzled expression. 
''So what brings you out here?'' Evelyn asks.
''I'm here for an internship''
''Oh, what internship?''
''Paranormal investigation''
''Oh that's great, you're probably really happy about it'' Claire smiles.
''I am''
I sometimes forget that I'm here for an internship, so many things keep happening that they distract me from the main reason that I'm here.
''So how are you liking Escondido so far?''
''It's nice'' I say and Claire's about to say something when the phone rings interrupting her.
It's their home phone and it's on the other side of the room sitting on a phone stand on a large wooden table with other family photos and household decor. Brent excuses himself and gets up to retrieve it. He speaks silently for a while until I finally hear him say 'Yes she's here' he says and I immediately know that it's Hero.
Of course, he would call here since I've been dodging his last 10 messages, 10 missed calls and voice messages, he must be furious and I know that if I see him after this, I'm really in for it. He returns about a minute later and continues to eat his dinner.
''Who was that?'' I ask.
''It was Hero, he was looking for you'' he says.
''Oh what did you tell him?''
''You seem like you don't want him to know that you're here. I didn't want to tell him but he wouldn't stop cursing me until he knew if you were here, I'm sorry.'' the man apologizes.
''It's okay, what did he say?''
''I'd rather not use that language'' he says.
We engage in more conversation during dinner. They mostly ask questions about me first and I tell them a bit about myself and my life back at home. I also ask them some questions like when they first moved here and about their life and they tell me quite a lot. Mr. Stefan doesn't hold everything back and keep everything a secret like his mysterious son does. He tells me about when he first moved here and when he met Claire and Evelyn. I recollect the things that Hero has told me about him how much he drank and smoked and ruin his childhood.
 He continues to tell me about his job and as soon as I hear his profession my eyes widen and my mind is in shock.
''Wait, so you're an elected legislature?'' I question him even though he already told me that.
''Thought Hero would've told you if he ever talked about me'' he says.
''No he hasn't mentioned anything about that'' I tell him.
His father is an elected legislature? He makes or changes the laws of a country and has one of the highest most important jobs in the political field. Here he is helping people, citizens of the country to make it a better place when his son is the total opposite if only he knows what his son does. Wait, does he know? Does he know that Hero lives in the forest and does witchcraft in there and does he know that he's one of the mysterious masked men of the forest who all paranormal investigators are after? Does he know that his son is wanted more than anything and most of all lives in the forest and does witchcraft with a bunch of other psychotic men and well girls too? Does he know all these things? He doesn't, I doubt he does. There's no way the elected legislature of a country would allow his son to do those things and I just get the feeling that they have no clue about any of it.
''As much as I knew that he wouldn't come tonight I was really hoping that he would with you'' his father says and I smile.
''Does he still read a lot?'' the man asks with great hope in his eyes.
''I remember he used to read a lot as a kid and he was really interested in those classic romance novels'' He says.
''Yeah I saw them in his bookshelf'' 
 I remember the morning that I saw the bookshelf filled with those books and all the hidden places in his house, my mind goes back to the door. That gigantic black door with chains on it and you have to pass through so many things just to get to it, it's obvious that it's hidden away under there and that he's hiding something down there.
He said that it has personal stuff when he first moved in here and I believe that but there's something else too, maybe it has the clothes that they wear like the masks and stuff, yeah that's gotta be it, I think it is. After knowing Hero for about two months I could never imagine him reading a book, he doesn't seem like the type too, especially classic romance novels.
We spend the rest of the dinner talking about everything. Evelyn tells me about her college a bit  and about where she grew up in California. She seems like such a nice girl and her smile lits up the room along with her black shiny straight hair. 
This family seems so nice and all they want to be is together, they all care about each other and they are just the nicest family ever. They are so supportive, kind and so sweet to me, their words and gestures make me feel so welcome. We make some jokes and they tell us some funny stories about their college days and when Brent first moved here. An annoying pounding at the door interrupts our dinner and I have a feeling who it is.
No, please don't let him be here now.
 Evelyn moves down the hall to answer the door and in less than a minute Hero is in the dining room staring at me with bloodshot eyes that are filled with rage. He's dressed in a black printed T-shirt, black pants and white shoes, his fists are clenched to his sides and his face is fuming with anger as he looks at me.
Evelyn runs up to us in the dining room and stands next to Hero, Hero ignores her and walks past her then walks up to me, the last thing I was expecting was for him to show up here tonight, I knew that he would be mad if he found out that I came here but I just thought that he would let me have it later, not actually show up here to the one place that he hates the most with the man who ruined his childhood.
 I don't expect a lot of things from him, but the things that I least expect are things that are most likely to happen.

After she finds out 'What Lies Under the Mask' she would wish she hadn't...

Romance is a very popular genre in Webnovels. The first thing that come to mind when we talk about romance are the CEO novels. Even though we don't want to admit it, they are the mainstream romance stories in the Webnovel website. 

So why do people love romance stories? I hope you find the answer while reading this chapter.

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FattyBai: No worries, was just a bit curious. It's always amazing seeing how the Romance genre basically dominates the site.

Parasection: and CEO stories.

FattyBai: So I was sort of curious what the demographics on the reader's sex were. But yeah, it's a fair assumption to say that the ladies rule the site, lol

WWFire: Readers gender stats r ambiguous, it is manipulatable after all.

FattyBai: Unless there's this hidden group of guys who have been starving for CEO romance novels (which would actually be funny).

Parasection: But the sacred texts.

WWFire: All I see are genderless alien. *derp emoticon*

reinesse ♥: kek.

FattyBai: How do we pull in the female readers in if we can't write a romance story? *cry emoticon*

Parasection: No choice but to write yaoi then.

WWFire: We who read these kind of fantasy novels don't live our lives correctly pal.

CailinMatthews: *ghost hug emoticon*

Parasection: Give in to the demons.

WWFire: That's why we escape reality sometimes. 

FattyBai: It's like being offered a big cake and unable to take a slice.

Zehell2218: I think male reader have their own chance and market.

FattyBai: For sure, but it'd be nice to tap into both sides.

Zehell2218: @FattyBai I think I'll make fantasy romance so I can attract both.

FattyBai: I mean, it's not a bad idea, but how do you split it up? 50% romance/50% dragon ball z?


Parasection: The fuq that sounds like an abomination.

FattyBai: It does.

Zehell2218: @FattyBai No it's 80% romance 20% action. *joy emoticon*

Noveljunky: Besides Romance, what else do females like to read?

Parasection: BL, yaoi, drama.

Zehell2218: Still BL is romance.

Anjeeriku: horror lol.

reinesse ♥: @Noveljunky xianxia I think.

Noveljunky: Mmm.

Zenith: Well, need too write romance...kek

Zehell2218: Do female reader like to read apocalypse novel? Quick question since I will make fantasy romance in apocalypse.

[A/N: Sis, did you forget that you're a girl too?]

Totally Not Nano: nah oof.

FattyBai: @Zehell2218 Aww, man. But then you have to develop characters and write meaningful dialogue.

Zenith: I am probably gonna f*ck up my time trying to make a romance story.

FattyBai: We like blowing stuff up and fighting baddies.

Zehell2218: cmon it will be comedy. *laugh emoticon*

Parasection: The best thing in a novel is character development humor and action romance can be on the side.

Anjeeriku: Romance can be a great sub genre.

Parasection: how does one even write romance? I don't know where to begin with that genre.

FattyBai: I'm a simple guy, I see plot and I drown it in martial arts and manly stuff. Of course, I don't know what feelings are. Can you eat them to increase your cultivation base? *think smart emoticon*

Parasection: I've never experienced romance so i'd fail the moment i'd attempt a story like that.

Zehell2218: Actually, I like to write fighting scene but without romance my reader will kill me. So...yeah I tag it as romance! *joy emoticon*

Parasection: Fight scenes are fun to write.

FattyBai: I'm trying to break through into the "Immortal lonely sperg" phase~

Zehell2218: Very sloooooowww romance.

Anjeeriku: Please no abusive ML @Zehell2218 They're disgusting. idk why women like to read them.

Zehell2218: @Anjeeriku I don't know if girls who read xianxia will read apocalypse novel too.

reinesse ♥: I wanna write a novel like it's not easy to be a man after traveling to the future.

Zehell2218: @Anjeeriku No I won't make abusive ML. @reinesse ♥ same *joy emoticon*

Totally Not Nano: @Anjeeriku *cough* TBWWM *cough*

reinesse ♥: And an actual xianxia novel with reasonable characters.

Zehell2218: But without the romance it's bland.

reinesse ♥: Like characters, especially main character who knows how to adjust because extreme pride is not good.

FattyBai: @Zehell2218 Baby Dragon Truer words have not been spoken, and that scares me.

reinesse ♥: Some villains are really brainless. they can scheme, but they don't have a reasonable reason to do so

Zenith: Kek.

Zehell2218: @Zenith gramps I have idea for fantasy romance lemme tell you after I finish writing and see if it's interesting or not.

Zenith: Get the MC u desire! Yeah @Zehell2218 

FattyBai: I fear becoming a more wholesome and fleshed out human being. Please no development.

Zehell2218: @Zenith It's ok. Just want to see if people will find this good or not. *joy emoticon*

Totally Not Nano: I think there's a formula in getting famous as a writer.

[A/N: Oh? Such formula exist? Teach me Senpai!]

Totally Not Nano: Let's debate about it. *thinking emoticon*

Parasection: The formula is write romance and you're set.

Totally Not Nano: Any genre + xxxxxxx = top 1.

[A/N: Today… I lost faith in humanity.]

Noveljunky: If you stare into the abyss, the abyss stares back.

Moonbirth: Write a lot. Write everyday. Post a lot everyday... write about what readers want to read about.

Anjeeriku: Write a lot. be a slave. Lol


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Elyon knew that "Romance" is not his strong point. He writes a fantasy story with romance, but he can't tell if the romance will be able to attract female readers. Out of curiosity, he asked some of his fellow authors the question "Why do you read romance stories?"

Here are their answers…

Kyosei: Because I am single. 

Reili: To fill my empty void of a love life.

Minrei: Because romance let you feel what is to be loved, plus it is universal you dont need to learn magic or cultivation in order to read.

Bajj: Due to lack of romance irl.

Murakami: I read because I enjoy the friction and conflict between the FL and ML. The insistence vs resistance is naisu.

Qin: I reads romance only for ideas and info.

VlassisBehrakis: I don't read romance novels.

[A/N: Oof I asked the wrong person.]

Elyon then  ̶a̶m̶b̶u̶s̶h̶e̶d̶ asked some readers about their opinion about romance novels.

Yin: I read romance novels because I want that kind of drama to happen to me in real life. But I know it will never happen haha.

A Certain Irresistible Meowlin: I wonder why? And I do read romance novels. Though the chance of me dropping them is also the highest out of all the genres. Every so often I come across a scene that makes me just want to squeal and fangirl. 

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Elyon decided to dig deeper and asked a few of his senior "romance authors" some questions about their reason for writing romance stories.

The first question is… Why did you choose to write Romance Stories?

Anjeeriku: I'm comfortable writing romance stories compared to other genres. I'm a helpless romantic person and I like novels that can invoke other people's feelings.

Bajj: First of all, I like reading romance story. It was the reason why I read books before and reading other genres comes after. All in all, due to these romance fiction books, I got the opportunity to read more great books with different genre.

MishaK: That's what I read, so write that too.

Zehell2218: Because as reader, I want to read romance novel so when I write, I write romance since my motto is I write what I want to read.

Ikazainudin: The easiest genre. Everyone can relate.

End_of_Era: It wasn't a full on Romance, it was slice of life with romance which I feel was necessary with progression of the characters.

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The second question… When you were making your ML and FL, did you imagine yourself as the lead of your story at any given point in time?

Anjeeriku: I would be a liar if I said no. There were instances that I'd put myself in my FL's shoes. Whenever that happens, my writing feels more passionate and truthful that sometimes it was hard to know where my fl starts and where I end. 

Shen Yi, LMD's ML was based on a person I've lost, The One That Got Away so it was sometimes hard not to self-insert whenever there were scenes that need to invoke feelings from readers. 

Bajj: I believe that every character the author was making and breathing life into it, a part of him/her is added to its character. But me imagining of being the ML/FL, never. I'm too pure for that. Kek

MishaK: Yes I did but sometimes. Otherwise you can't infuse emotions in your characters. It is important to understand your characters.

Zehell2218: Yes, I imagine myself as the lead. Of course, I tweak it a bit, such as in age and appearance. But mostly, the characteristics is similar to me.

Ikazainudin: FL and ML character based on what I want to be irl. Yup. I imagine that will be my love story.

End_of_Era: Yes, my leads had some ocassional self insertion.

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The third question… If you were to choose some other genre aside from romance, what would you pick?

Anjeeriku: Fantasy. I always look up to those authors who can write fantasy stories/novels well. I believe writing a fantasy novel is harder than writing romance. 

[A/N: Ahem! 10 points to Griffindor!]

Bajj: Horror/thriller/Action. Read GGGB godamnit! [Good Girl Gone Bad]

MishaK: I am writing a Fantasy romance aside from regular vanilla romance *smile emoticon*

Zehell2218: Fantasy, magical realism, fan fiction.

Ikazainudin: Psychological/horror and maybe children story.

End_of_Era: The new genre I'm writing is fantasy/violent .

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The fourth and final question… If you were to give a message to your beloved readers, what would it be?

Anjeeriku: I'm sorry for not being inconsistent with updates. Y'all know I love you, but a little consideration and patience as I face this rough patch in my life would be very much appreciated.

Bajj: Vote me please :* mass release comes after, deal?

[A/N: Oof!]

MishaK: Be responsible in reviewing the book you are reading. Authors love to listen from their readers. So talk to them.

Zehell2218: Beloved reader, your author here is working hard to provide your daily dose so pliz pretty pliz, read my chapter using paid SS since I don't get even a penny for free SS. 

Tips: use free SS on translation novel. The translator still get money and use paid SS on original novel so we can get a bit money to continue living *wink*

Ikazainudin: I want readers to know, that love, hope and miracles exist. Be open and value each moment of your life like the MC's did.


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Author's Thoughts

Hello Guys! I hope you enjoyed this chapter of WWCG. Personally, I've read a few CEO novels myself. I also read some FL stories like A Slight Smile Is Devastating (Love O2O), Hidden Marriage, Doomed to be Cannon Fodder, Transmigrator meets Reincarnator, A Mistaken Marriage Match: A Generation of Military Counselor, There Is an Angel in That Church (short story), Eight Treasures Trousseau, Grabbing Your Hand, Dragging you Away, A Mistaken Marriage Match: Record of Washed Grievances…

Ai~ there's a few more that I won't add to the list because it will create a wall of text. Well anyways, the reason why I read these stories is to get an idea on "WHY" the ladies love to read them.

Let's just say that it's a unique way to see a world in the eye of a lady (if you are a man of course). When done properly, the execution of the story can capture the hearts of anyone, even male readers. I believe that no matter what gender you are, as long as you find the story interesting then it doesn't matter whether you are a guy or a gal no?

Perhaps, when I'm not too busy to write my stories, I'll once again pick a romance novel to read. Hopefully, I will find another hidden gem that will bring unexpected surprises to anyone who are lucky enough to find them.

P.S I would like to thank my fellow authors, especially my senior romance authors who answered some of my questions regarding romance novels. 

To my senior authors, May the road rise up to meet you. May the wind always be at your back. May the Power Stones shine warm upon your face, and Spirit Stones fall soft upon your fields. (￣▽￣)ノ

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P.S The Cover Drawing is not mine. I just find it nice so I used it. Full credits go to the owner.

To my loving sister Yerenica,
Winter has passed, and the first flowers of spring have bloomed in the castle garden. I have been taking a walk through the majestic garden every morning, and all my thoughts are about you and how you are doing. Do you still spend your days reading those nonsensical romance novels in the family study? I hope not. After all, you turned twenty-three a fortnight ago. It is time that you take the first step into the real world. I heard the maids gossiping that the palace will be throwing a ball in a few weeks. Why don't you make your social debut then? Surely, what better stage can you ask for? I hope you meet the man of your dreams there. I would love to see you happy and healthy together with the love of your life. My heart swells with sadness whenever I remember that will not be possible. I miss you so dearly, my beloved little sister, and I pray to God that one day we will finally be able to meet each other again. Do not fret though, I am living a happy and blissful life here in the palace. His royal highness is kind and loving to me as always, and I am treated like a queen despite being a mere concubine. My only complaint is that I never get to see you anymore, but worry not, I have your beautiful face carved into my memory, and nothing can erase it. I love you more than words can describe. Give regards to father for me.
With love,
Minerva
 
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Yerenica read the letter in her hands over and over until she had all but engrained every curve of every letter onto her brain. These precious letters arrived once every three months, personally delivered to the Achernar manor by some personnel from the royal palace. It was the only form of communication, the only link she had to her older sister, Minerva Achernar.
 
Her fingertips skimmed lightly over the ink, stroking the expensive parchment. Minerva's handwriting was as delicate as always. Bringing it up to her lips, she kissed the letter softly and placed it on the table in front of her. Next to the letter lay the pile of documents she had been going through since dusk. The sun was now setting and the sky was colored hues of orange and pink, yet her work had not lessened compared to the morning.
 
Minerva had only been half-right in her guess. While the prospect of spending an entire day curled up in the study and lost in the world of fantasy and romance sounded welcoming, it was a pleasure Yerenica had long stopped allowing herself from indulging in.
 
Ever since their father Count Achernar had fallen sick two years ago, the responsibility of running the family business had been passed on to Yerenica. She was the only Achernar remaining – her mother having passed away after giving birth to her, and her sister being confined to the palace for life – so she had taken the burdensome duties that had fallen on her shoulders with determination. She had promised herself to keep up the Achernar name.
 
Yerenica had made her social debut shortly after she learned the basics of managing the family business. Following the head butler Kirin's advice, she had thrown a small-scale tea party and invited a select few Countesses who were well-known for being notorious and judgmental. These noblewomen decided whether or not a lady was worthy of her name.
 
At first, Yerenica had been nervous. What if she failed to meet their expectations? She would be labeled as a laughing stock. The Achernar name had already taken a huge hit after everyone found out that Minerva had become a concubine for the King. What if Yerenica's tea party didn't go smoothly as planned, and she only made their reputation worse? These fears and anxieties plagued her for weeks until the day of the tea party.
 
When the day came, she had swallowed all her fears and went through with it. To say the party was a success would be an understatement. The noblewomen who had previously doubted the capabilities of the youngest Achernar were quick to realize they had been wrong in their judgement. Yerenica had been an exemplary hostess. She was gracious and sweet, yet assertive and principled. She had shown that she was not one to be teased nor deceived with fake praise. She did not open her ears to rumors and kept herself grounded at all times. The fact that her sister was a concubine of the King, one of the worst positions to be in, did not as much as deter her self-worth, and the noblewomen admired her for it.
 
Rumors had been quick to spread after the tea party. The beautiful lady of the Achernar family had finally made her social debut, and she was looking for a husband. Yerenica couldn't remember how many marriage proposals she had received. Every day brought in dozens and dozens of letters from men around the country, asking for her hand in marriage. Yerenica had gracefully turned them all down.
 
She was not interested in a marriage of politics. Yerenica was not a fool; she knew what all of them wanted. The Achernar family's diamond mining business brought in more income than any other business in the capital. Now that Count Achernar had retired after falling sick, every pair of greedy eyes were on Yerenica, hoping to win her over and marry into the family to get legal ownership of the business. The fact that the Achernar women were natural-born beauties was a plus.
 
Yerenica would have none of it. She would not marry a man she did not love. She longed for the same kind of passionate, steamy romance that the heroines in her novels experienced.
 
If anything, Yerenica's unavailability made her appear as much more desirable, and the insistent proposals kept coming in with more force. Yerenica had simply laughed it off and spent her days learning the ropes of managing the business and mingling with the nobles to keep up the Achernar reputation.
 
Of course, Minerva knew none of this. She had no idea that her younger sister had transformed from a homebody to the Belle of the society within a few months. She had no idea that Yerenica was currently one of the most sought-after bachelorettes in the country. But that was only to be expected. Minerva sent her a letter once every three months describing everything that was going in her quiet life inside the palace, but Yerenica was not allowed to write back. As a result, her sister knew of none of her fame and accomplishments.
 
Yerenica was not happy with the fact that she was not allowed to write back to Minerva. However, she still understood that it was something that could not be helped. If the public found out that she was writing to her sister, it would cause an outrage. The palace had been extremely careful to make sure that Yerenica received Minerva's letters in absolute secrecy. They did not want to cause an uproar amongst the people.

"I am well aware of your treacherous plans. You will march to the capital with your army and seize the throne for yourself. Your intent is to murder the king and become the next ruler of this country."

"You speak so freely, Lady Achernar. Does it not scare you that the two of us are alone in a secluded area without a soul in sight? Unfortunate accidents are bound to happen on nights like these."

"Save your attempt at intimidation for someone else, Your Grace. I come to you with a proposal."

"A proposal?"

"Yes. In return for my silence, make me your wife."

*

When Yerenica Achernar accepted the king's invitation for dinner, the only thought on her mind was that she would finally be able to meet her older sister, Minerva Achernar, who had become the king's concubine. Little did she guess that the fateful dinner would give away into something far more sinister; something that revealed the sickening truth the king had kept hidden from the world.

Her entire life is turned upside down as she stays beside Minerva in the palace, with each day proving to be more and more challenging after her sister passes away in her arms. After months of endless torture and suffering, Yerenica is freed from captivity when the Duke of Wisteria takes over the palace. However, her fate comes to a drastic end when she is murdered by the very duke himself.  Her last wish as she sunk into the cold darkness of death is to get a second chance at life in order to make everything right.

When Yerenica wakes up in her own bed, she realizes that she has been reincarnated two years prior to her death. Determined to avoid the impending doom of both Achernar sisters, Yerenica comes up with a plan to ensure that she would be on the right side of history when chaos would strike for the second time. A plan that involved winning the powerful Duke of Wisteria and his favor.

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