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A faint flicker of anticipation lit Vivian's face. Arthur observed her, his pale blue eyes inscrutable. For a fleeting moment, a ripple of something disturbed his perpetually impassive expression, though Vivian remained oblivious. He responded with another question, not an answer. “May I confirm that you, Miss Vivian, ingested the substance?” “No, not exactly, but…” Vivian’s voice trailed off. At her hesitation, Arthur’s lips curved into a smile that seemed almost painted on. The face of…- 72.7 K • Ongoing
Fiogen frowned, mulling over Karta’s words. She knew he was cruel, but she hadn't realized the extent of his ruthlessness. No matter how hard she racked her brain, she couldn't understand why the tyrant had spared her life. He treated human lives as insignificantly as those of flies. He was only ever tender with the heroine. “Does he get his kicks from toying with his victims before he kills them or something?” Fiogen’s eyes narrowed. She wasn't even sure if the novel's plot was unfolding…- 39.4 K • Ongoing
Sighing in resignation, Sophia said, "I was drinking that night." "How much?" "Enough that I don't remember what happened. I remember getting up to look for Solid, but after that, everything is blank." "Hmm..." he murmured, a short, ambiguous sound. He seemed to lament his sister's carelessness. Sophia took his hand, still resting on the piano, and met his gaze. "That's why I need you to ask the Duke what happened. You have the right." "Sophie," Felix said, his tone cautionary. "You have the…- 41.7 K • Ongoing
- “Goodness, Miss. The fire is blazing, but your chill doesn’t seem to be going away. Shall I fetch you a blanket?” The maid bustled around, attending to her. Sophia let her drape a blanket around her shoulders, continuing to ponder in silence. “Who can I tell about this?” The one incident on the balcony, though a near-disaster, was something she could keep to herself. But sleep-talking and barricading the door was a clear sign that things were getting worse. “Should I tell…
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- Sophia awoke with a gasp, the horrifying sensation of falling still clinging to her. She quickly drew her knees to her chest, waiting for the tremors to subside. Thankfully, the vague terror receded as the sun brightened the room. Had it been the same pre-dawn gloom as in her dream, she would have been lost in its grip for much longer. “Am I going mad?” she murmured, releasing her knees. As the fear retreated, a simmering anger began to rise. Why had she dreamt such a thing? “To choose death…
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"You said you'd take me as your soulmate in front of the Saintess!" "Yes." "This crazy bastard! Why are you dragging me into your love games!" Lennard accepted a glass of champagne from a passing servant with an indifferent expression. "The Li family said they'd lend you to me if necessary, and the money they lent to the Verhagen Dukedom…" At Lennard's remark, Benedict closed his mouth. It was true that his family had extorted money using Benedict, who possessed the power of…- 50.3 K • Ongoing
“Lady Raven, I need some sunrise herb and whisperbloom.” “That’ll be 70 pennies. I’m moving my shop to Parma’s Pharmacy in Upper Willow Hill the day after tomorrow.” “Why? Where are you going?” “Oh, I’m going to jail. My witchy secret’s out.” “Aha! I knew it…!” Knew what? What did she take him for? For the next two days, Shariette was busier than a one-armed paperhanger in a windstorm. “Be careful! Those can’t be…- 46.9 K • Ongoing
- 'No, not that. I mean, how is she reacting?' There was nothing to react to. Unlike the others, that unpleasant woman never screamed. Like an empty shell, a living corpse. Matthias seemed to expect a more human response. 'Nothing in particular.' 'Hmm, Sasha has always been a bit dull… but has she completely broken? Blanche will be upset.' 'However, at Lady Blanche's behest, I've been careful not to cause any defects or permanent damage.' 'Good work. I'll take over…
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The boy remained silent for the rest of the walk to the student council room. “Here we are. The student council room.” “Thank you, Lady Lumina Ashford.” Wait. I stopped mid-turn. “How do you know my name…?” Jade only used my nickname. The boy smiled silently and removed his hat. His appearance began to shift. He grew taller, from my chest height to someone I had to look up to. The freckles on his nose vanished, and his plain face transformed, revealing sharp, distinct…- 38.6 K • Ongoing
Chapter 6 - A Riot of Color How dare he say such a thing, the very person who ruthlessly murdered his wife because of Helion! There’s a limit to such audacity. “Lowell, you, of all people, shouldn't be saying that.” “Why not? I have no intention of taking a lover. If anyone dares to make such a paltry suggestion, I'll punish them on the spot.” Then raise your fist and strike your own cheek. Because you, Lowell, are the one committing that paltry act. “Haah…” I sighed and…- 53.0 K • Ongoing
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