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Instinct took over before reason could. A surge of unknown strength propelled me from Archie’s grasp and into Lennard’s embrace. His body twitched, a flicker of surprise, but then a large hand settled reassuringly on my shoulder. “What is the meaning of this?” A chill, sharp enough to pierce even me, laced his voice. I glanced sideways, assessing Sierra and Archie. Sierra trembled, her face pale, while Archie’s flushed crimson. ‘Despicable,’ I thought, a surge of…- 50.3 K • Ongoing
Relieved by his master’s usual demeanor, Luke shrugged. “Is there anything more to glean? Plenty of fools lash out, blaming the wrong people.” “Since we have an apothecary present, perhaps we should request a truth serum.” “Are you listening to me?” Noxian simply smiled in response, and Luke instinctively shut his mouth. In the arsonist’s eyes, the eyes that had glared not at the surviving apothecary but at him just moments ago, Noxian had realized…- 46.9 K • Ongoing
- He stared back, aghast, as if he’d seen a ghost. Shariette had never known he was capable of such an expression. I won. Did Eden, or rather, Franz, think she wouldn't know his methods? Especially those favored by certain unsavory Argen researchers. She had known the tea contained a poison that didn't react to silver the moment she opened the teapot. A quick taste from the teaspoon was enough to identify the specific toxin. Her body was a quick and efficient reagent. “Shariette? Wait, Shariette…!…
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- Eden hadn't intended to kill the Duchess and the Lady at this juncture. They needed to remain alive to be of use in his future plans. This time, he merely wanted to reveal the presence of poison in the tea, choosing a toxin that, while treated in time, had a low mortality rate but inflicted intense pain. He wanted to eliminate any possibility of the culprit's excuses being heard, any chance of leniency or forgiveness being considered. Anyone who took even a sip should have known something was terribly…
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Heehee, Mom's lap is so warm. I love it.Ariel, nestled snugly against Iris, a contented smile on her face, suddenly raised an eyebrow. A strange scent had drifted her way. What's that weird smell? Is that…burnt meat. As if on cue, Rodbrill shrieked.“Oh no, Auntie! The stew's burnt!”“My stew!”“My meat!”Ariel and Iris sprang up simultaneously and raced towards the kitchen. The sight that greeted them was a charred, unrecognizable lump in the pot – the remains of what was once beef stew.“My…- 25.0 K • Ongoing
- Ariel’s eyes snapped open. Aunt? Grandpa? Mom and Grandpa… are outside? Her mouth went dry. That’s impossible… Right before Ariel turned nine, her mother and grandfather had died in an accident. Or so she’d been told. The trauma had erased all her memories before that, even their faces. But Mom… Grandpa…! Ariel bolted upright. Whether this was a dream or reality didn’t matter. The chance to see the family she couldn’t remember… her face lit up. Leaving Rodbrill behind, she…
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- Chapter 1 - Ariel Obsessed Over Her Childhood Friend Ariel’s eyes flew open. Her vision blurred, like a frosted windowpane. She breathed a sigh of relief and closed her eyes again. It was just a dream. I thought Ethel was trying to kill me… Blinking a few times, her surroundings sharpened into focus, and in inverse proportion, the dream began to fade. Hmm, what was it about? I know I was dreaming something… But a new question quickly replaced the old. The ceiling above her looked subtly…
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- Then, the novel’s description of Etheldred flashed through her mind. 'After his darkening, he exudes a decadent and dangerous aura.' Moreover, Etheldred was the most handsome man in their world. There was a reason readers who saw the novel's illustrations nicknamed him “Face is the Plot” – his looks were that compelling. Of course, his terrible personality was also world-renowned. So, this was her chance. It would be difficult to get a good look at Etheldred's face later. She couldn't risk…
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- Chapter 0 - I Accidentally Woke Up the Obsessive Male Lead It was a night faintly illuminated by the blue moonlight. Ariel’s eyes snapped open, piercing the heavy silence. Marble pillars reminiscent of an ancient temple and a floor tinged with blue met her gaze. This wasn’t where she’d been. Had I time-slipped again? Ariel glanced at the hourglass hanging around her neck. Sand trickled from the red jewel within. She looked around, sighing deeply. It seemed she’d been transported to another time.…
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“My lady, are you a fairy?” “I’m sorry?” “It’s alright. You can be honest with me. I’ll forgive you. You’re cute.” “Excuse me? What are you talking about…?” “Just as I said. Are you a fairy?” Ariette blinked her wide eyes. She’d been told she looked like a fairy countless times, but Beelzebub’s question didn’t sound like a simple compliment. She briefly recalled their first encounter. He’d asked her the same question then, too. Had he truly wondered if…- 26.2 K • Ongoing
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