what happens when a sweet voice girl Carolina becomes a ruthless army official. accompany her to her adventure to be a sweet carol singer for Christmas and see her manage between duty and hobby.

The stores in Europe generally opened at 9 AM and closed at 6 PM.
Many Korean travelers who were used to 24-hour convenience stores had trouble finding stores in the evening. Youngho, who had been living overseas for nearly three years, sometimes still had problem with this system.
That was why he and the siblings were excited when they arrived at Zurich Central Station. It was 8 PM in the evening, which was like the midnight in here, but stores were open with bright lights on. There were about 200 stores lined up and ready for customers. They sold a variety of things. Tempted by all sorts of things, the siblings did not want to go to hotel. After visiting a souvenir store, mini-sized electronics store, and bookstore, the siblings went to a place where music was coming out. It was the season of Christmas. They could see a giant crystal Christmas tree displayed in front of a building and a few musicians playing carol songs together. People passed by looking at the scene with smiles on their face. Youngho's heart was warmed. 'Have I seen such a warm scene like this before?' he thought.
Listening to the peaceful carol songs, Youngho calmed down his busy heart due to the exciting trip. When he was settling in the atmosphere, Fatima came near him and took his arm. She whispered,
"Oppa, this is such a peaceful place. All these people look like they don't know about any sadness of the world."
At Fatima's remark, he felt guilty for forgetting about the struggling people in Southeastern Europe. At this moment, people were fighting and dying. Many people did not even have food to eat and struggled to survive.
"We should still be thankful for the developed countries. They still reach out to other countries in need to help them."
"These people's wealth and comfort were all established by the sacrifices of weak countries. Looking at their relaxed face and attitude, it feels like they are two-faced. All they have is because of their ancestors but they think they are superior."
Youngho could understand why she was feeling this way.
She had met many foreign travelers when she lived in Istanbul and she could never forget how they looked down at her and her siblings. Even during this trip, many people whom they conversed with seemed to be surprised to found out where the siblings were traveling from. They were ignorant. Not to be treated badly, Youngho took out his US passport whenever he needed. Fatima seemed to be curious about why Youngho was using a US passport. He felt like she was going to ask about it in near future.
"That is why we have to strengthen our economy. Economic power is the national power and people would be treated nicely if the nation has power."
"I felt that too during this trip."
"The reason that West Europeans can be confident when they travel as backpackers is that their country is strong."
Fatima smiled softly at Youngho.
"Their confident attitude is cool but I don't envy them. We'll try to be our best but we'll always have you on our side."
"…"
"If Zeynep Farm's wine becomes worldwide famous, I'll tell people that you are my brother!"
Touched by Fatima's words, Youngho almost hugged her.
Regardless of the serious talk between Youngho and Fatima, Zeynep and Szechenyi were busy looking around different stores. Szechenyi was 16 now and Youngho trusted him as a bodyguard of his sisters since he had trained him hard.
Spending a long time touring around, the siblings now complained that they needed kimchi and ramen. Because of Youngho and Jongil, they got used to steamed rice, kimchi, ramen, and other Korean dishes. Whenever they ate oily foods, they wanted kimchi to go with them. They were serious, since they even visited a Korean restaurant in Frankfurt after searching on the internet.
After spending a night at Park Hyatt Hotel near Zurich Lake, they visited downtown for a tour. The siblings were impressed by the antique designs of downtown but Youngho did not pay attention to them. He liked much quiet places. In fact, if the siblings were not with him, he probably would have spent the whole day working out in the hotel. Youngho was just following the siblings in responsibility. He thought watching people was more interesting than touring around the city.
There were people who were obsessed with taking pictures to leave proof of their trip. They must have prepared for the trip a few years in advance. There were other people who liked touring around museums and looking at man-made artifacts, they were more classy-kind of people. The siblings did not belong to the two groups of people mentioned above. They did not take pictures nor did they visit any museums and galleries. They just searched for foods and shopping places. They walked long distances touring around city and searching for what they needed, and naturally they had to eat often for all the calories they burned.
Fatima and Zeynep loved shopping for little decorative stuff and Szechenyi liked collecting pocket knives and climbing gears. He bought a few stuff for his friends from school.
Youngho also picked a multi-functional pocket knife and ordered 100 of them to be delivered directly to Baku. It seemed to be a great new year's gift for anybody.
Due to snow, they had to cancel the outdoor camping near Zurich Lake which Fatima had planned. It was relieving for Youngho.
 
***
 
Youngho was touring around Louvre Museum when he heard about the war from Park Jongil. It was a week before Christmas. He needed to cancel the rest of the trip to go back to Baku. The siblings felt a little bit bad but they were satisfied with the past trip. Zeynep and Szechenyi complained a little but Fatima comforted them with a warm smile.
Youngho hastily came back to Baku from Paris.
It was a ten-day short trip, but it was a valuable time for Youngho and the siblings. The siblings seemed to have fully accepted Youngho as their family now. They did not hesitate to request anything they wanted, bought anything, and even complained to him during the trip. Even seeing their food preference has now become similar to his, Youngho felt that they were now very used to being around each other. Physical contacts like hugging were also usual and he could now accept them easily.
The airport security clearance process was stricter at the Baku airport. Youngho and the siblings came out after a long while. Park Jongil, Karajan, and even Gerhardt were waiting for Youngho at the entrance.
The company split in two cars and drove to the farm. On the way, Youngho heard what went on between the two countries. Jongil said that there was a shootout two days ago and heavy fire arms appeared at the battlefield yesterday.
Azerbaijan was preparing to launch missiles at right time. They would not take long before firing since the international society would try to stop the war if the war lasted long. What Azerbaijan wanted was to retrieve their territories and borderline as it was before the past war with Armenia.
 
***
 
On the TV news, an anchor reported that Azerbaijani army had recaptured a region in Nagorno-Karabakh. Youngho, now used to Azerbaijani language, could understand most of what the TV said.
'This morning, the army reported that they had gloriously recaptured some of the Western regions of Nagorno-Karabakh. The regions are now returned to us after 20 years. Also, yesterday the army had captured 20 Armenian soldiers…'
Even though the anchor was delivering the news in excitement, the government always reported selected information for their own advantages. However, everybody knew that Armenian army would not be easily defeated. Especially the soldiers who used to be in the militia, they were strong and harshly trained.
Russian army had not shown any movements to involve in the war yet. However, if things go bad for Armenia, they would ask for Russia's help. Because of this, Azerbaijan side had to end the war before too long.
Youngho called his friends in Yerevan to never get involved in the war even if their former militant trainees ask for help. If they got involved in the war, he might not be able to see them forever.
The international opinion was looking at the war lightly as a local battle. When it seemed that it had come to a state of lull, the Azerbaijani air force's full-on missile attacks to annihilate Armenian core military unit began.
Armenia tried to fight back but they were helpless in front of Azerbaijan's attacks using advanced weapons.
Most of Armenian soldiers in Nagorno-Karabakh had retreated or were killed now. Only the former militants who were transferred to the official army and were isolated in Nagorno-Karabakh hid in mountainous areas. They were hiding to conduct guerilla operations.

Empire of the Ring is a Korean modern fantasy epic adventure novel that sets in the nations of the Caucasus mountain range which separates Europe and Asia. The nations of Caucasus are regions of many conflicts over territories, ethnicities, and religions. The story begins as Lee Youngho, a warm-hearted Korean merchandiser, takes a business trip to a disputed territory of the Caucasus nations to sell Korean unmanned security systems only to get misconstrued as a spy and caught by Armenian militia. Youngho eventually gets involved with the militia and CIA to help out people of the regions from conflicts and works toward a birth of a new empire in Caucasus.

This is an ongoing novel from Korea with more than 750 chapters as of today. The pace can feel a little bit slow in the beginning but as the story unfolds, you will be drawn into the world of Caucasus. If you are a modern fantasy/adventure lover, you will enjoy learning about different regions and cultures in Eurasia and Eastern Europe as Youngho travels around the places. Happy reading! 

*Disclaimer: The following contains depictions of religion and ethnic disputes. We do not support the author's views, we are only translating and editing the novel. This fictional novel is inspired by real-world people, places, and events — the author has taken these people, places, and events and embellished them as characters with conversations and backgrounds as done in fiction.

"Open the door, Uncle Aaren"
'Ya open the door, I can smell you '
'Hey you ediots can't you be a bit louder , it's cold out here '
'Come on dudes, stay passion, alright ','It's Christmas '

when all of a sudden,the door open. Looking at that, the boys started to sing the Christmas songs with the track. 

Uncle Aaron " Merry Christmas " the boy's wished him.

Uncle Aaren laughs and said "Hey Ho! my four little bunny's, Out on a Christmas Carol "

Hunter : 'What the hell?  little bunny. 
Joxson : Duh! 
Uncle Aaren : Don't show me that looked (smile at them). Come on in 

All the four boys rush into the room with excitement and surprise. 
Grayson : Uncle Aaren! Uncle Aaren!  your room have change a lot. Is this because of your new born daughter. 
Carter : Ya off course; don't you think babies need special care.  Dump head! 
Hunter :More like a loser (laugh out loud) haha. 
Uncle Aaren : AaAah!...come  to the table you four. Don't fight over there. Don't you have to go do a Carol after this. 
Jaxson : come on guy's. Let's hopp in.  Hurry up!

Ran up to the table, meanwhile uncle Aaren and his helper served the cakes to the children's . 

Uncle Aaren : so how to you think about the cake. Is it nice,do u want more . 

The boy's with  mouth full of cakes said in one voices 'It so yummy ' can we have more. 
uncle Aaren and his helper looks at each other and smile with a slit laughter. 
Uncle Aaren :Roger bring more cakes. 
While suddenly Grayson asked Uncle Aaren about his wife. 

Grayson : Uncle Aaren, where is your wife? 
Hunter : Why is she not on the table with us.  
Uncle Aaren : she is with her baby. You guy's wanna have a look. 
Boy's : Awesome! we'll love to. 
Uncle Aaren : Roger can you clean up the mess, I will take them to my princess room. 
Roger : Sure, Sir! 
Uncle Aaren :So boy's, Be quite. She might be on her sweet nap. 
Hunter :(with excitement) we won't make a tiny sound or noise. 
Grayson, Jaxson, Carter : Yes!  We won't. (salute uncle Aaren) 
Uncle Aaren : "Let's move " quick.... quick.... my bunny squid. 

They all reach a pink door right to the end of the room. Where the opposite room belongs to uncle Aaren and his wife .
Jaxson : Carter don't you think that the baby will be so girly.... when she grow older? 
Grayson : Jaxson, shut up .You are making noise. shuuu...
Jaxson : Duh!  ( roll his eyes) 
Carter : we are almost there guy's (whispers) 

uncle Aaren open the door saying "Honey ,look who came to meet our little princess ". When all of a suddenly.... they saw!

she love to have a good environment with lots of positivity and also have lots of issues regarding different situation. 
she was the only daughter and the only child.

Wilmer was in the middle of reading his management reports when his phone rang. If it were an ordinary ringtone, the CEO would have simply ignored it in favour of his work. After all, there was a meeting in two hours and he had to present to the shareholders the idea of expanding their business operations in Cambodia. Not many had a favourable opinion of a country run by communists and as the CEO, he had a job to convince them.
"What is it? It's unlike you to be calling while classes are still in session. Did they skip your boring lessons already?"
Danny rolled his eyes on the other end of the line. "Your children are merely busy for the day. They asked politely if it was possible to reschedule and I said yes. Just thought you might like an update about what your three brats are up to just before another major war in the office."
The CEO sighed and placed the file down. He really needed a break and Danny called at the right time. his friend really knew how to pick the timing no matter where he was in the world or what he was doing. It was as if the counsellor graduated with a gift in clairvoyance too. Orita always joked that they should always consult Danny about the big things in life. Right now, Wilmer wondered how appropriate it would be to ask the school counsellor if expanding the business into Cambodia was a good move. However, he refrained from doing so in fear that Danny might decide not to keep him updated about the children.
"Alex entered the art competition and from the rumours in teachers' office, she was one of the few students shortlisted for the Art and Sculpture club."
Wilmer was excited. Alex's hard work was paying off. As her father, he couldn't be prouder. Still, he was curious about Jasper's side of the deal. The boy chose a difficult path. Did he succeed or die trying? He was curious to know what the boy would do in the face of a setback. After all, Jasper was the kind of person to keep all his cards close to his heart.
On the other hand, the CEO wasn't too worried about Scarlet even though she was with him. Wilmer highly doubted that the girl was very invested in the Entrepreneur Circle. In fact, the father already knew what the young writer was up to. Her new work already had customers placing pre-orders even before it was written.
"Did they succeed or fail in their bet?"
The counsellor sighed. "I don't know if this is a good or bad thing. For some reason, Jasper is giving me the vibes of a Mexican crime lord... they start selling drugs in back alleys and end up living in luxurious bungalows after a few years. Now that he has succeeded, I doubt that he will end his association with the delinquents. You better keep him in check because of the three brats you sent to my class, he has the potential to be the most troublesome one to deal with!"
Hearing that Jasper managed what the teachers couldn't do in years made the gears in Wilmer's head turn. The internship training would be interesting with all three children having very different personalities and talents.
"What are the areas you think the kids need to improve on? I'm thinking of announcing the official start of their internship tonight but I want to plan some roles that would help them work on the areas they are weaker at."
Danny sighed. Wasn't this the job for Human Resource? Why was Wilmer asking him this? Besides, as the father, he should know his children's' flaws better. Why did the school counsellor have to tell him this? Listening to his own train of thought, Danny paused. No, it would make perfect sense as to why Wilmer shouldn't be allowed to decide because he was an overly doting parent who was blind to his children's flaws. Alex ended up spoiled because of this and Danny made up his mind. he would seize the chance to right Wilmer's past mistakes for the sake of these lovely children.
"I won't say what they need improvement in because they are lacking in everything. However, you need to remember that while you're training them to be outstanding heirs to the Wilde Empire, they are only ten. Jasper has leadership qualities. He's calm and rationale but he could use a little more understanding about the difficulties other people face. Alex has a strong sense of ambition but she's a little too much of an air-head. You need to teach her not to discard things that don't interest her or things that she doesn't understand. Selective learning can be a dangerous thing in the long run. As for Scarlet... she's the one I'd worry for the least but keep an eye out on the most. She overthinks things too much and suppresses her emotions with logic. That will work for now but when the emotions in her small cup overflow, she might find herself unable to pick herself up from the ground when she falls."
Wilmer didn't say anything because he trusted Danny to be very observant. When Danny mentioned the flaws of his beloved princess, he was ready to strike back but held his tongue. There wasn't anything to be angry about since it was all true. Wilmer and his wife spoiled Alex too much and it would be difficult to bring her back to the right path without some help. The internship might be a good opportunity to teach Alex about the world while still in a somewhat safe environment. On the other hand, as much as Wilmer didn't want to consider it, his wife might be right. If Jasper reciprocated the feelings Alex had for him, the boy would make a good son-in-law who could help Alex run the Wilde Empire.he loved his daughter to bits but the girl was simply not a good business person.
The last observation by Danny just before he hung up bothered Wilmer. Depression was still clinging onto Scarlet like a stubborn mould that wouldn't disappear. Sometimes Scarlet would light up like a Christmas tree and they would forget all about the horrible nightmares plaguing the girl but sometimes, they could see the darkness just waiting for the right moment to push that girl over the edge. The CEO sighed. He just wished he knew how he could help her. Scarlet's current method of coping with depression was to be busy. She kept doing new things, striving to achieve new goals and constantly improve herself like a mad person just so that she wouldn't need to look at that weak and broken person inside. Somehow, Wilmer could understand the logic behind it. In fact, he truly believed that by forging a stronger self, Scarlet might be able to overcome depression naturally. All she needed was weapons and armour to face it.
Weapons and armour came in the form of knowledge and life experiences. Luckily, the Wilde's were not short of resources to provide both.
"Carol!" Wilmer called for his secretary, his mind made up.
The brunette entered and reached for the folder that Wilmer held out.
"Make arrangements for the interns and introduce them as you would introduce any other interns. Make sure they know the relevant people in the various departments they should be working with. Don't bring them to meet the senior management, I want them to work their way up."
Carol looked over the files prepared by the human resource and raised a brow. She recognised the kids. "Are you sure about that, Mr Wilde? These kids will get eaten. The office ladies we have are going to just pile their dirty work on them."
Wilmer smiled with a glint in his eye. "Exactly. If they can't handle mere office ladies from the admin department on the lowest level, how can they defeat the monsters within our board?"
The secretary shuddered. Wilmer Wilde lived up to his name as the Wolf of the business world. He worked alone and was merciless to his enemies. Even to his children, Wilmer didn't give any concessions. Strangely, she felt as if the CEO had high hopes for them despite throwing them to the sharks.
"Understood," she nodded. "I shall make the arrangements for their first day next Tuesday. Is there anything else?"
Wilmer shook his head and dismissed the loyal employee before groaning silently at the documents he still had to go through before the meeting. If only Jasper could hurry up and fall in love with Alex... then he could plan for early retirement and enjoy life with his beloved wife and daughters.


At age 10, Scarlet Liu Xiu Wen was tested with a Mensa IQ of 156.

By age 12, she was publishing books with the pen name Permanent Frost. By age 14, she was a successful vocalist-composer in the band called Britannia. By age 16 Scarlet had a successful career as a model and actress going by the stage name of Liu Xiu Wen.

However, there was a secret that the world didn't know. Away from the limelight, Scarlet took on yet another persona online as Pirate S - the eccentric half-genius. Everyone who lurked in the forums knew her name. Known for her unusual takes on life and mostly popularly for her "Human Observation Diary" blog, Scarlet enjoys the nerd life in secret.

Human Observation Diary has always kept to a very standard format but one day, a reader pointed out that the blog has recently been differing from its usual format. Intrigued by the trigger, Scarlet investigates her latest human observation - an online NEET by the name of Jedd77.

From further interactions, Scarlet finds herself helplessly drawn to him. As their friendship develops into something more, Scarlet has to make a choice.

To give up her secrecy and allow Jedd77 to be a part of her life? Or continue the game of cat and mouse even after the face reveal.

***

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Chandler and Joey meet Ursula, Phoebe's twin sister; Joey begins dating Ursula, but that bothers Phoebe, who doesn't get along with her sister very well. Ross attends Lamaze class with Carol and Susan; Carol isn't sure she can go through with the delivery; Ross realizes he's really going to be a father. Chandler can't bear to fire an employee he's attracted to, so he starts to date her and tells everyone else she's mentally unbalanced, so it isn't safe to fire her; she begins to notice people treating her oddly, so Chandler has to come clean. Ross has trouble controlling his monkey, Marcel, who switches Monica's TV into Spanish mode; no one can figure out how to switch it back. Mr. Heckles could have cats. Jamie and Fran (from Mad About You) make an appearance in Central Perk. Rachel finally gets around to taking down the Christmas lights, but falls off the balcony in the process, and ends up hanging upside down outside Mr. Heckles' window.

A collection of novels that I enjoyed. I am posting this due to lack of good mcs on this site. 
I will mostly post stories where mc is calm or rational for the most part. I will be posting the first chapters of all novels in it, you can just go to their respective sites for more and support the authors.
Inspired by 'My Self-Insert Stash '. 

Disclaimer: I do not own any of the stories mentioned here.

When I refused to go to breakfast in the black pumps, Deidra let me wear my boots with the red baby doll dress Yana sent over. I didn't mind wearing dresses. My mother, as a joke, always made me wear one on Christmas day for church. It didn't mean I didn't pull on the hem periodically. And if not for the ridiculous red ribbon in my hair that Deidra insisted looked cute on me, I wouldn't have sulked all the way to the dining room. 
	My frown only disappeared when I entered a winter wonderland. Overnight someone had transformed the dining room into the perfect Christmas scene. Massive gingerbread houses acted as centerpieces from one end of the long table to the other. Bright red and green holly hung from the chandeliers. The white carpet beneath my feet resembled the powder of fresh snow. 
	At the corner of each room stood giant toy soldiers, while a snow man sat at the opposite end of the table. Reindeer lined the walls. A mini version of the twenty-foot tree stood to the right of me. There was so much to see in the room, my eye strained to catch everything. I only remembered the camera hanging from my neck when I saw Santa seated to the left of the snowman. I snapped a picture for each corner of the room. 
	"Dakota, you look gorgeous!" Yana exclaimed as she swayed toward me in a bright green dress suspiciously similar to mine with one notable exception. She wore hers with fishnet stockings and skyscraper heels. Green ribbons decorated her arms like maypoles. 
	"Thanks?" I scratched the back of my head. "Merry Christmas."
	"Merry Christmas to you too! Come, come." She ushered me further into the dining room.
	That was when I noticed Phoenix and Calixta wearing the exact same dress as Yana and me—one in gold and the other in white respectively. They smiled at me. Well, Phoenix smiled, Calixta merely twisted her lips. I'd take whatever I got from her. Then I spotted the guys standing together. They all wore top hats and suits straight out of a Dickens novel. Demitri leaned on a cane. A green scarf hung from Dray's neck. And Luka… 
	My gaze met his for a brief moment before I dropped it to the red cravat on his neck. When I returned my gaze to his face, a noticeable grin pulled at his lips. I refused to blush. Rolling my eye at him, I lifted my camera and took a picture of the handsome trio. Then I aimed the viewfinder at the women. And I thought I took Christmas seriously. The Vicious household actually dressed the part. 
	"Alright," Yana announced. "Since everyone is here, we can all eat!"
	She sounded so chipper this morning, I couldn't help but catch some of her good mood when I moved to my regular seat. 
	"Where are you going?" Luka asked from the head of the table.
	"To my chair?" I gestured toward the one beside Calixta, which oddly didn't have a place setting. 
	"Oh, you're not sitting there today." Yana guided me to the seat to the right of Luka—the one originally reserved for me my first night here. 
Luka pulled the chair out and I said through my teeth at him, "You promise to behave?"
"I will do my best." He winked at me then pushed my chair in, forcing me to sit down. I could only hope he'd keep his word. I didn't want to ruin Christmas for everyone by putting Luka in his place for his wandering hand.
When everyone took their places, the servants—all dressed in adorable elf costumes—brought in the food. Yup. They took their holidays way too seriously.  
	Christmas breakfast at Lunar Manor consisted of cinnamon rolls, French toast, poached eggs, sausages, hot chocolate…the menu went on and on. I must have eaten my weight in food. By the time the sugar cookies were served with homemade ice cream, I feared the seams of my dress would bust open. I could hardly breathe when I pushed my plate back and leaned heavily against my chair.    
	Besides the sugary rich food, I enjoyed the conversation floating around the table. Everyone took turns sharing their favorite Christmas stories. I learned about the time Dray stuck his tongue on a frozen pole to test a theory. It took the servants an hour and three blow driers to thaw him out. Poor guy. Then everyone laughed at the story of Yana insisting they have a Nightmare Before Christmas theme one year. Her blush rivaled the color of my dress.
	"What?" She crossed her arms. "I love that movie!"
	I totally understood where she was coming from. The Gothic Lolita princess finally finding a film that spoke to her tendencies? I would want a Nightmare Before Christmas themed Christmas day too. 
	The story I loved the most must have been the time Luka got a cold. He had such a high fever that he couldn't make it out of bed for Christmas breakfast and opening of presents. So, in a stroke of genius, Demitri convinced everyone to bring Christmas to him. 
	"Now I get where your self-entitlement comes from," I whispered to him. 
	Luka snorted then shook his head at me, taking a bite out of a gingerbread man. He could put it away with the best of them. I watched him eat to his heart's content and still didn't seem full. And he'd kept his promise to behave. The whole time I sat beside him, not even a knee touched me. Although, he could have at least tried to hide his glances. Nothing discrete about the heat in those blue eyes at all. 
	Once the plates were cleared, Yana announced the time had come for present opening. Dray and Phoenix raced each other to the main room while Demitri twirled his cane as he strolled after them. Calixta pretended not to care, but the glint of excitement in her eyes told me otherwise. Yana entwined her arm with old sourpuss and pulled Calixta along.
	Feeling self-conscious about my modest gifts, I lagged behind. I was confident about my work, but I'd never given photos as presents before. Every artist felt uncertain about her talent at some point. Mine just happened to coincide with present opening time. 
	"What's the matter?" Luka stood by my side. 
	We were just outside the main room. I looked up at the angel atop the massive tree. A tingle of accomplishment rang in my chest for being responsible for the feat. Not everyone could boast about almost falling to their death after decorating a tree. 
	Luka's fingers entwined with mine when I didn't respond to his question. I looked down at our joined hands. The warmth of his palm gave me a measure of reassurance. I smiled, tucking a strand of hair behind my ear. 
	"I just hope you like my gift." I swallowed when I met his gaze. "I mean all of you. I hope you all like my gifts."
	He tilted his head and treated me to a bright smile. "I'm sure whatever it is will be great. C'mon." He tugged me forward and when I moved he whispered into my ear, "You look good, by the way, but I prefer the jeans."
	Okay, now I blushed. I couldn't help it anymore. The tickle of his breath and the bedroom voice he used? I'd have to be made of stone not to react to that combination. So unfair.
	At the tree, the guys sat on chairs while the women sat on the floor. Dray sat on the floor too, shaking a box close to his ear and hazarding a guess as to its contents. I took a seat beside him, knowing anything he got he would thoroughly enjoy. 
	"Did you know gift giving was common in the Roman celebration of Saturnalia, an ancient festival which took place in late December and may have influenced Christmas customs?" he said to me after picking up another box. 
	I smiled, already feeling a whole lot better about my gifts. "That's really interesting."
	Dray nodded then handed me a box with my name on it. "This one's from me."
	Taking the box, I stared at the silver blue paper with matching bow. "You didn't have to get me anything."
	"I know. But how else could I thank you for giving me the splatter drumming experience?"
	Blinking away welling tears, I threw my arms around Dray. He leaned back at first, unsure what to do. Pretty soon he laughed and wrapped his arms around me too, completing the hug. I let go and opened his gift for me. 
	"It's a—"
	"Lens cleaning kit," I finished for him, in awe of the small token that meant so much to me already. "Dray, thank you!"
	He nodded awkwardly before reaching for another box. For the first time the guy full of facts stayed speechless. The sound of tearing wrapping paper mixed with my laughter. I barely held back tears of joy as I took pictures. So much for working in the sidelines. In less than a month, I'd become a part of this merry band of eccentrics. 
	"This one's from me," Demitri said with a wink when he handed me a sleek box with a red bow that could be called the little sister of the one I wore. 
	I tore through the wrapping and discovered a new camera strap. Embossed leather. With watering eyes, I glanced up at Demitri. He scratched his cheek, fighting a grin. 
	"I figured you needed a new one since the one you have now is fraying," he mumbled. 
	The big guy more comfortable walking around half-naked at a loss for words? I stood on my knees and hobbled toward him for a hug. Gruff laughter reverberated from his chest to mine. 
	"Oh my god!" Yana screeched. We all froze then looked toward where she sat. My present sat on her lap. She stared at the photo with her hand covering her mouth. "Dakota this is gorgeous." She lifted her gaze, the same watery expression in her eyes I just had. "Thank you!"
	At Yana's reaction, everyone dove for their presents from me. Wrapping paper flew in all directions, and for the first time since we sat around the tree, silence ruled the main room. I sat on my calves, worrying the ribbons at the hem of my dress. Everyone stared at their photos. I had no idea what to make of their silence until they all looked at me and said thank you at the same time. Hugs were shared all around. 
	"You guys like them?" I asked like an idiot because I needed further validation. 
	"You're really talented, Dakota." Phoenix wiped away the tears she couldn't hold in. "I'm sure the photos for your project are a hundred times more awesome than these. Not that I don't like this. I love it."
	I chuckled. "I get what you mean. No need to blubber."
	Once the awe from my gifts died down, the rest of the gifts were opened. I received makeup supplies from Calixta, who mumbled grudgingly about maintaining my complexion. I thanked her for the thought. Phoenix and Yana banded together and gave me a shopping spree. I rolled my eye at that. Apparently, I couldn't have too many clothes and boots. "Whatever floats your boat," Phoenix added just so I wouldn't return the debit card they'd given me.
	I didn't want to think about it but the lack of a present from Luka ate at me. Not that I expected him to give me anything. Just…he'd given everyone else something. And he cradled my present like it was the most precious thing he'd ever received. But really, it didn't matter that he gave me nothing. 
	I kept telling myself that all the way back to my room. I clutched everything I'd received to my chest, a bounce in my step. Besides my mom, I'd never had anyone else give me anything this time of year. It meant so much to receive thoughtful presents from relative strangers. When I decided to come to Lunar Manor, not once did I think I would feel a part of the Vicious family. The band had taken me in and that mattered more than any material thing they could give me. 
	Setting aside the persistent pinch at not getting anything from Luka, I pushed into my room. With the preparations for the New Year's Eve party underway, I needed to plan the last photo shoot. Prepared to work for the rest of the day, I didn't notice the large rectangular box sitting on my bed until I went into my bedroom to change out of my dress. 
	Like it was some kind of mythical creature, I approached the box slowly. A golden bow adorned it. Someone with mad calligraphy skills spelled my name out on a white card in curlicue letters. 
I picked up the card and flipped it over. At the back it said, "Here's to finding answers."
	My heart fluttered. Sweat rose on the tips of my fingers when I slipped off the bow. I eased up the top of the box and peeled away the delicate tissue paper covering the dress I'd worn during the video shoot.
	"I want you to wear it at the party," Luka said. 
	I whirled around to face him. "The dress?" I couldn't believe how dumb I sounded, but what could I do? Something told me the gift wasn't really in the dress but what it represented.
	He nodded. "If you still want me to answer all your questions, I'll do it then."

Three months have passed since the day Nat got her freedom. Currently, the three of them were watching the news about the return of Tony Stark and that he would withdraw his company from the weapons manufacturing industry. Luci was lying on the bed with two of his lovers on both sides. Two months ago Luci had decided to accept Nat as his lover. But they had to take care of a slight problem before that. Nat was a human a simple mortal with a short lifespan. 
Luci asked if she wanted to be an immortal like them and Nat agreed. So Bella transformed her into a simple devil. Nat didn't get any extra special powers like Luci and Bella, she just became an immortal like them she gained superhuman strength and everything. There was another problem which they faced but they didn't think too much about it.
~FLASHBACK~
Currently, Luci had just closed the store when suddenly he could feel that humans were surrounding the building. He peaked outside and found that men in black uniforms who were carrying weapons have surrounded his store from all sides. Luci was amused to see this because he knew who was behind this so he opened the door and saw Nick was standing there along with an unknown blond woman who was wearing a suit of some kind.
Luci: I didn't think you would be stupid to challenge me back.
Nick: Would you please mind to step outside so that we can go to a non-populated area so that we can talk?? 
Bella and Nat came down and saw all this. Bella was enraged and was about to attack them but Luci stopped her.
Luci: They want to have a chat with me don't get so worried I will be back in a few.
Bella: Ok, if you say so.
After that, she took Nat with her and went upstairs.
Luci: Ok, let's go I have to open the café tomorrow.
After that Luci left along with them while Nat was worried about Luci.
Nat: Why did you let them take him?
Bella: Because Luci said so, listen if Luci said he will come back then he will I trust him.
Nat: I just hope that he is safe.
They took Luci to an isolated area. The place only had a two-way road except that the land was completely barren.
Nick: I brought you here to minimize the collateral damage.
Luci: But you remember right that I promised you that every time you attack I will kill your men and let you live so that you can count the casualties.
???: We will see to that.
Luci: And lady who would you be?? 
Carol: My name is Carol Danvers also known as Captain Marvel.
Luci: Why are you involving yourself I never did anything to you.
Carol: But you did to my friend Nick here. He is my dear friend and you took his arms, I will make you pay by taking yours….!!
After saying that she kicks the ground and comes in front of Luci while releasing a golden aura all around her body. Honestly, Luci found it amazing so he mentally decided to spare her also if she entertains him. She pulls her arm back and tries to punch Luci but her fist stops along with her whole body. She was unable to move her body she tried and tried but she was still not successful.
Luci: Interesting, I have never seen any human like you. Is this your own power or borrowed power??
Carol: Let me go….!!
Luci: Ok sure.
Luci lets her go and she continues the punch but Luci stops it with his bare hands which shocks everyone present there. Carol also gets shocked and Nick starts to shake in fear. Carol tries to pull her arm back but she was unable to. She raises her power again to almost reaching her full capacity. She shines more brightly and starts to emit more of that Golden light. She punches Luci with her other arm but Luci again stops that with his other hand. As soon as Carol's fist touches Luci's hand and she loses the complete force.
Luci: Amazing…!! You are interesting I will spare your life Captain Flat-ass.
Carol: What did you call me…??!!
Luci: Captain Flatass, now you go I have to deal with Nick now.
Luci throws away Carol and she tries to get up and move again but she is unable to move her body again. Luci walks towards Nick and stops right in front of him.
Luci: You didn't listen.
Luci snaps his fingers and all men that Nick brought along with him disintegrates into thin air only leaving a puddle spray of blood all around. Nick was fuming but he was unable to do anything. Carol was also shocked that how easily Luci killed all those men. She saw how easily Luci stopped her, so she knew that if he wanted he could have killed her easily.
Luci: Well I guess it is over so bye Black Potato and Captain Flat-ass. 
(A/N: I am not a racist I just thought it would be fun. Please don't take this personally)
Luci unfurled his wings and disappeared from their sights.

A Nephalem from a different world is transported to Marvel Cinematic Universe along with his Devil fiancee. This is the story of how he reaches the apex of Marvel world along with his future wife.....
I don't own anything of marvel or any of the powers I used. I don't own the cover art

Jane's POV

I woke up and look at my Alarm clock and it was 7:15 am. Well, that's weird because I set my alarm for 6:30 am. I take my dress out of the cupboard and place it on my bed. I have two dresses for formal occasions. One is black and the other one is a beige one and I mostly wear them on Sundays. I hurriedly jumped into the shower because I didn't want to be late for the sermons. In 15 mins I walked out wearing my white bathrobe. After being done with the hairdryer, I was about to apply some moisturizer when I heard a knock on the door. I look through the peephole and it was Carol. I opened the door, didn't wait for her to come in and just get into my bedroom to get ready.

"Morning Jane, I wanted some coffee beans. I promise I will return this time." She yelled from my kitchen. 
"OK, close the door while going out. And take the cream too if you don't have because I am leaving in two minutes." I replied from my bedroom. 
"No, I am sure that I do have some cream." I heard her saying and after that I heard her getting out closing the door behind.

I was applying sunscreen when one of my eyelashes get into my eye. Oh God, I am definitely gonna be late. It was when I heard the knock on the door again. I knew that she doesn't have cream.

I took some time on my eye. And get to the door while rubbing my eye. Open the door and again didn't wait for her to come in and run to my bedroom.

My eye was all red. I applied some mascara and chapstick. Satisfied with my look I turned to my bed where my dress was all ready to slip in. I opened the knot of my robe and was about to take it off when my bedroom door creaked open.

I turned around and found a tall man standing in front of me. My eyes got widen and jaw dropped to the floor. Am I dreaming or is this the same man I met in the club? I found my hands quickly grabbing the sides of the robe and tightening them around my body.

"Hello again, beautiful." I heard that man says. 
A lot of questions were running through my mind. How? Why? and Carol?
Yea Carol. I yelled her name "Carol" hoping that she is still in my apartment. 
"No, there is no one out. It was me for whom you open the door. Just relax." he was telling me to relax while his eyes were roaming all over my body. I was hyperventilating.

"G-Get out of m-my p-place." I was stuttering and my left leg was uncontrollably shaking. 
His eyes were getting dark as he steps forward. I could not go back because my legs were already touching the bed behind. A lot of scenarios were going through my mind. Am I going to be murdered, raped or abducted? A lot of documentaries that I watched flashed in front of me. My throat was feeling stuff and eyes stinging with tears when I found myself falling on the bed.

Alex POV

Though I was hell-bent on paying her the visit at that time but couldn't. As one of my old partners decided to contact me at that time. I needed to see him, to talk about two new Casinos I was about to open in his hotels. Wow, I can't even have my Saturday night free.

I woke up at 6:30 am. I am so excited just like I was used to be for Christmas when I was young. Well, not so much difference as I will be getting a gift today. I am gonna take her in every way and she will be screaming my name on top of her lungs. And the irony is that she doesn't have any clue yet. I like things this way. I changed into a formal suit. Skip my breakfast as I plan to have my breakfast with her today. I also grab some take-out coffee and bagels for us. I had already read the file so I knew that she was divorced. Good for me. I bet she is experienced in giving pleasure. And the second thing that I liked about her profile was the reason for her divorce. The file says that she is infertile. So, no need to worry about conceiving. So, I plan to cum into her every time. I will fill her with my seed over and over again. Third, she never dated in the last 2 years after her divorce. So I hope that she is clear so I can really do her without any protection.

I wonder how Simon gets to such details. He is really one fine employee. 
I reached her door without any problem. Just a quick call to the owner of the building. I told him that I wanted to give a surprise to a friend. I didn't lie. Did I? I knocked at her door and almost waited for two minutes before the door was opened for me. She was in front of me. But she didn't see me and almost ran to some room.

How irresponsible? It could have been a burglar, a rapist or worst a murderer. She was smelling like lavender. Seeing her freshly showered body, my body tightened. I lose my tie and set the things on the kitchen counter. I took off my tie and wrapped it on my hand. I should confront her for her carelessness. I walked into her bedroom and found her taking off her robe. She felt my presence moved around and got panicked. She clenched her robe to her body tightly but not before I had a peek on her firm breasts. Damn! I want to see them. Such a fine piece of art. Fu*k!

No point in hiding it at all. They will all be mine for me to play and tease in no time. I thought to myself. 
She called someone but I assure her that there is no one. I tried to tell her to relax but she was still panicking. I can't understand why? I just wanted to tell her to come out and have breakfast with me.

But I do know a way to make her relax and I am more than willing to make her relax right now.

"Please let me go. I swear I won't tell anyone." At last, I managed to say with my teary and hoarse voice while he has me pinned on my own bed.

I tried to wriggle out but I was no match to his strength. I wanted to scream help and plead to him more but the lust in his eyes and his bulge on my stomach was telling me that he won't back off no matter what.

"Shhhh, Don't worry sweety. Nothing will happen without your consent. So, I am giving you one whole minute to relax and give in." His mouth was so close to mine that his lips almost brushed mine while he said those words.

Jane Monroe is 27, divorced, believes that she is Barren and living a life of a loner. But everything changed the night she went out to help someone. 

Alexander Black, 30, and an attractive bachelor. Owns casinos, hotels, some clothing brands, and a news channel. He is self-centered, impulsive and a control freak. Have connections from politicians to mafias. A lot of people mistook him as a gentleman that he certainly is not.

And when a woman named Jane, slapped him. The hell opened the door for Jane. Because the next thing she found herself, is in the forced contract for seven days just for his lewd desires.

After some weeks the gossip disappeared and has Hana, walked into the school no one speared her, even a glance it was just like old times, that made her happy.
      As Hana stood among numerous students in the assembly hall she heard a name that she hadn't  heard for a long time
     "Today Mr Shen is coming here to inspect this school, I expect everyone to be on there best behavior" the principal announced then most girls in the hall squealed like it was their birthday.
Hana hoped he doesn't remember her, because of her hate of reunions thought as I went back to my class . Teachers were stricter than usual, the girls had more makeup and boys were looking gloomier probably hoping that  Shen wouldn't still their girlfriends.
    Two hours later Hana overheard that he had arrived in the school and they would start inspection in the next 15 minutes. Some hours passed until Shen reached my block. He walked into the classroom as our gaze met each other, she hoped he doesn't remember her.
  "Mr An  you have done so well escorting me you should take a rest " he said
  " I can't do that sir, who will show you around?" the principal replied
  " Don't worry about that, just let a student show me around". Shen responded as the principal was thinking about who to choose, suddenly Shen pointed towards Hana but a girl with heavy makeup stood up and went to his side
"Shall we go?" The girl said
"I didn't mean you, I meant her" he stated . The girl face turned red in embarrassment has she went back to her seat, Hana stood up then passed him everybody expected her to stop but she continued walking 
" Hanhan were are you going?"Shen asked
"I'm showing you around" hana replied, he  flashed a smile as he ran to catch up with her. Everyone else was still dazed at what happened
"Does she know him"
"Probably one of her customers" the embarrassed girl muttered.  Peoplespeculated what could be their relationship, but no one guessed near the truth, that they could just be old friends.
 "Ushi said you have turned materialistic but I'm sure you shoes aren't up to the price of my haircut" he muttered
" We're did my brother get that idea from?"
" He said you have been asking you mum for a lot of things"
" But I haven't talked to her since last Christmas"
" So it isn't you?"
" Yes, but don't tell anyone, I think I know who it is"Hana insisted " Tell my mum that I miss her very much and she should come to visit on the 21st of December as a surprise"
" You have a plan?" Shen inquired
" Yes and it's going to deadly" she smiled with cruelty
" OK. I'm surprised you haven't once asked about how he is doing since you left"
" Don't bring him up again and when did your father start trusting you?" Hana changed the subject has they continued with the tour.
   Since there were only some days left to the Christmas carol/results release she had few days to make her plan a masterpiece.

I've been watching you ever since I first met you, you are unlike any other person I've met. I am the most selfish woman you have ever met but still you spoil me.

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