pepper pots

(Rather than a synopsis, this is more like a prologue.) "P... please marry me, your grace!" She shut her eyes after saying those words. Her face gradually reached the brightest shade of red in embarrassment, excitement, and also... fear of being rejected. After a few seconds of silence, and waiting for a definite response, she instead heard a gentle laugh that was on par with the music of the gods being played by angels, filling the entire room. Slowly, Pepper opened her eyes, mesmerized by the sight. She buried the image of the man in front of her, laughing as his fist covered his slightly open lips. The wrinkles around his closed eyelids emphasized the tenderness of his calm face. It was not the kind of laugh mocking Pepper or what she said, rather, it was more like a surprised laugh that escaped his mouth that one couldn't help but say... 'He looks kind and sweet.' Embarrassment struck her once more as the Grand Duke opened his eyes and met hers. She immediately lowered her head, pretending to watch her shoes squabble. She hoped that he didn't see her ogling in front of his face. "U...uhmmm" Pepper could still hear his quiet laughter as she watched his long fingers reach for his teacup on the glass table. She couldn't deny that seeing the silver ring on one of them reflected brilliantly on the glass affected her, but she didn't have the right to talk about it. Pepper had only realized how guilty she felt for the late duchess for committing such an inconceivable thing, but she knew she had to go through with it. She wanted him. 'Please, late duchess, bestow your blessings on us. I swear I'll take care of him, so please, please... I hope he accepts my proposal.' -------- Yes, yes finally! I am graduating from college, hopefully, *fingers crossed*. Finally have some spare time to write. And, please excuse my poor written and bad synopsis, that's my most hated part in writing so I didn’t go all out here. I am fond of reading historical, fantasy romance that’s why I am setting this story bet. 17-18th century because that’s the most appropriate age for my dramatic story (lol), I guess? Anyways, this may not be much like the other well-written novels out there but, if you're here, I hope you enjoy. My inspiration for writing this one was the anime Ristorante Paradiso, I recently re-watched the anime and *Italian chefs kiss* to the level of maturity of that anime! --- This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places and incidents either are products of the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously. Any resemblance to actual events or locales or persons, living or dead, is entirely coincidental.

Neste mundo, pessoas, após passarem por eventos memoráveis durante sua vida, como a perda de um ente querido, uma tentativo de assassinato e uma quase-morte, podem acabar passando por um processo chamado Ascensão, onde uma chama invisível começa a queimar seu coração. Esta chama é chamada de “Faísca da Alma”. Por mais que muitos morram devido à dor da queimadura, muitos corpos conseguem se adaptar à energia e se beneficiar em cima dela. Aqueles que conseguem controlá-la e perpetuá-la para fora de seu corpo são chamados de “Ardentes”. Estes Ardentes podem desenvolver habilidades genéticas conhecidas como “Fendas”, onde sua energia é moldada de maneira útil para situações diversas. Quando um Ardente alcança um ponto máximo de poder e auto-controle, ele pode se transformar através do “Burnout”, um estado onde a própria energia interna toma controle do corpo, deixando ela consumi-lo por completo. A história começa no Japão no ano de 2019, onde uma grande organização militar e religiosa chamada de “Pentáculo” atua, criada para defender o país de ataques realizados por diversos grupos terroristas. O Pentáculo confisca pessoas da sociedade para serem “Bispos”, que ao mesmo tempo que pregam nos templos, lutam na linha de frente. Nos é apresentado então, Aomine Luppo, o protagonista, um jovem Bispo que prega em um dos templos da Igreja. Este mesmo templo foi atacado por um grupo terrorista famoso conhecido chamado de “Os Xerifes”, que possui membros com poderes paranormais. Luppo, então, foi torturado e perdeu a visão. Devido à cegueira, foi expulso do Clero e jogado nas ruas. Andando pelas ruas, magro e sem comer há dias, um dia, é resgatado por um homem que se apresenta como Yuudai Reno. Reno o levou para comer em um restaurante de lámen, e na volta, planejava deixá-lo ficar em seu apartamento. Mas eles foram impedidos por um homem misterioso que estava os perseguindo. Este homem tinha um distintivo em formato de estrela preso no peito, e percebendo isso, Reno teve certeza de que se tratava de um Xerife. Então, sumonou um avião de papel gigante, e voou com Luppo para longe. Percebendo que o mundo é cinza e perigoso agora, Reno decide apresentar Luppo à Scoville, uma organização de Ardentes que atua contra o Pentáculo e Os Xerifes, e defende civis da opressão e dos ataques dos grupos inimigos. Luppo então conhece muitas pessoas poderosas, e agora deve treinar para se tornar um Ardente!

a story about a pepperoni dog and his lanky nemisis

In this world, people, after experiencing memorable events in their lives, such as the loss of a loved one, an attempted murder, or a near-death experience, may undergo a process called Ascension, where an invisible flame begins to burn within their heart's flesh. This flame is called "Soulspark." Although many die from the pain, many bodies manage to adapt to the energy and benefit from it. Those who can control it and perpetuate it to outside of their bodies are "Fieries". A Fiery can develop genetic abilities known as "Rifts," where their energy is molded into useful ways for various situations. When a Fiery reaches their peak of power and self-control, they can transform through "Burnout," a state where their own internal energy takes control of the body, allowing it to consume them completely. The story begins in Japan in 2019, where a large military and religious organization called the "Pentaculum" operates, created to defend the country from attacks by various terrorist groups. The Pentaculumeconfiscates people from society to become "Bishops," who, while preaching in temples, also fight on the front lines. We are then introduced to Aomine Luppo, the protagonist, a young Bishop who preaches in one of the Church's Temples. This same temple was attacked by a notorious terrorist group known as "The Sheriffs," whose members possess paranormal powers. Luppo was then tortured and lost his sight. Due to his blindness, he was expelled from the clergy and thrown onto the streets. Wandering the streets, emaciated and without eating for days, he is rescued one day by a man who introduces himself as Yuudai Reno. Reno took him to a ramen restaurant and, upon his return, planned to let him stay at his apartment. But they were stopped by a mysterious man who was stalking them. This man had a star-shaped badge pinned to his chest, and upon noticing it, Reno was certain he was a Sheriff. Then, Reno summoned a giant paper airplane and flew Luppo away. Realizing the world is now gray and dangerous, Reno decides to introduce Luppo to Scoville, an organization of Fieries who work against the Pentaculum and the Sheriffs, and defend civilians from oppression and attacks by enemy groups. Luppo then meets many powerful people, and now he must train to become a successful Fiery!

the next gen

The cursed

Hari dimana Lena tampak terlihat menyedihkan lantaran banyaknya masalah yang menimpanya, serta dirinya yang harus bertahan hidup membuatnya menjadi gadis yang kesepian. Satu per satu orang datang mendatanginya dengan maksud tertentu. Terkadang tidak bisa Lena bedakan niatan baik atau buruk orang tersebut. Hingga akhirnya, Lena tersadar dan melihat dengan jernih siapa orang-orang yang selalu ada di sampingnya ketika ia berada di titik terendah. Lena sama sekali tidak memiliki tempat untuk bersandar dan menceritakan semua hal yang membuatnya lelah. Sang kakak yang ia harapkan selama ini juga tidak menunjukkan eksistensinya. Kendati begitu, ia tetap berusaha untuk menemukan tempat tinggal Sena—sang kakak. Berada di lingkungan keluarga dari ibunya pun juga tak menjamin hidupnya akan tenang. Sang tante dan sepupunya juga membuat dirinya berada dalam pilihan yang sulit. Ditambah ia harus mengalami beberapa hal yang seharusnya tidak menjadi urusannya dan bahkan sama sekali tidak ada sangkut-pautnya dengan dirinya. Namun, karena atasannya sendiri yang menceritakannya, membuat dirinya ikut terlibat di sana. Untuk merasakan jatuh cinta saja dia harus berperang dengan hatinya sendiri disaat ada laki-laki yang bisa membuatnya merasa senang menjalankan hidup.

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"he hurt you, rooki." "yeah, but he's a keeper." no matter what he did, no matter how much he hurt him, he still loved him. he couldn't let him go, so he kept running back. now he can't get away. unless he did something that he can't take back.

Bellona Campbell loses her only beloved, her mother. Struggling with the grief she decides to get her life together when a senior inspector knocks on her door to inquire about something, something about a new murder case and perhaps an involvement of her mother in all that. Find out to read more. A story of monsters within.