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Rebirth of the Villainess: Young Master Lu’s Wicked Wife

Rebirth of the Villainess: Young Master Lu’s Wicked Wife

In her past life, Su Xiaofei lost everything when her father’s other daughter came, essentially ruining her life. Only at the end of her life did her half-sister Ye Mingyu, reveal the truth. Su Xiaofei wasn’t her parents’ real child, but an orphan that they chose to adopt when they found out that her adoptive mother couldn’t conceive a child. After losing her adoptive mother and her own life, Su Xiaofei was given a chance to make it right! Returning to the days before the mother and daughter pair ruined her life, Su Xiaofei decided she would no longer be a filial child to her scum of a father, and promised not to love her trash of a husband. Just as she thought her heart had turned cold and immune to love, a certain Young Master Lu decided to profess his undying love for her. In the last moments of her past life, Lu Qingfeng was the only one who held her limp body close and shed tears as she departed from the world of the living. "My mind is already set. Aside from you, I will not marry someone else. Moreover, in this lifetime and the next ones, I will only have you as my wife." In everyone’s eyes, she was the wicked villainess, but for Lu Qingfeng, Su Xiaofei was his personal goddess. As she navigates through her second chance at life, would Su Xiaofei be able to teach her heart not to be swayed by his love? Editor/proofreader: ninaviews Warning for future r18 scenes and themes not appropriate for young audience. Book cover illustration by Snow Le Art Copyright2022 anjeeriku
Urban
662 Chs
Her Wicked CEO: How To Seduce A Hikikomori Wife?

Her Wicked CEO: How To Seduce A Hikikomori Wife?

(Completed) Is there hate at first sight? Takeuchi Rie is a hikikomori who rarely goes sees the daylight. If she wants food, she will order it online. The love of her life is a manga character. Unless her house is on fire, she refuses to go outside. Kamiyama Kiyohira is the arrogant and proud CEO of Kamiyama Groups. When he meets her for the first time at the funeral of his father and stepmother, she is cursing him to rot with genital diseases at his father's funeral. He breaks her door, destroys her house, and nearly sends her to the prison. She sticks to him like a koala and blames him for taking advantage of her during sleep. They certainly hate each other, but they can't keep their hands off each other? He is the wicked CEO. She is the hateful Hikikomori. She is the wicked Hikikomori. He is the hateful CEO. Who is the wicked one here? It depends. Who is at the bottom and who is on the top? They are quite a match in words, bed, and hate. They hate each other so much that they keep sleeping with each other? By the way, if MC and ML are mutually sexually harassing each other, is it sexual harassment? ----------------- Author's Note: Not the usual CEO love story. Warning: Explicit language, 18+ scenes, NSFW *HIKIKOMORI = An acute antisocial person/ Shut-in/ A person who rarely goes outside. ----------------- The interview with The Wicked CEO: Author: How do you draw a Hikikomori out? CEO: Demolish her house. Author: How do you trick a Hikikomori to sign a legal document? CEO: Use difficult vocabulary. If she didn't study hard in school, she won't understand a word. Author: I see. How do you make her so mad that she tries to kill you right after she wakes up? CEO: Tell her that you have slept with her. Make sure that she misunderstands. Author: How do you seduce a Hikikomori? CEO: Read the novel and find out. Hikikomori: How dare you throw me in bed with my enemy? Come here, Author. I won't beat you to death. Definitely, won't beat you to death. Author: Have fun in bed. Mr CEO drags his Hikikomori wife away before she kills the author. ----------------------------- Proofreader/Editor: TheTalkingCupcake Picture credit: Photo by Joel Overbeck on Unsplash Instagram: Koch_Norah Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/norah_koch ****Full list of my novels******* Novels with Interconnected Worlds: 1. The Love That Remains (Completed) 2. His Mischievous Time-Traveler: How to capture a celebrity husband? (Completed) 3. His Devious Harbinger: How To Tame A Wicked God? (Completed) 4. Supernatural Investigation 101: Chronicles of Nakashima Wakana  5. When A Ghoul Falls In Love 6. Hunting for a Husband in a Vampire Apocalypse Standalone Novels:  Her Wicked CEO: How To Seduce A Hikikomori Wife? Miss Chicken & Her Mister The Villainous Emperor is My Pet? (Available on Goodnovel.Com) Bad x Bad: My Dear Hana (Available on Goodnovel.Com)
Urban
321 Chs
The Reaper's Wicked Obsession

The Reaper's Wicked Obsession

[Matured Content] In a world of gods and Faes. Isadora Skaldwood was born a Fae but of impure blood “mannfae” deemed an inferior creation of the olden gods. Yet at birth she was kissed by the goddess of life and blessed with the ability of a skin weaver, capable of healing any wound or affliction. Betrayed by her family, she's sold for gain, shipped across the world to a brothel, into the hands of a selfish businessman who exploited her abilities for years. Travelers come to this brothel not to lay with the rumored mannfae but to seek her abilities. But then everything changed when “He” appeared… Kraven Val Thrond, widely known as “The Reaper," a terrifying warrior feared by those who dared speak his name. Dangerously handsome, a presence identical to the god of death, silver eyes like the crescent moon—but a mind dipped in madness. Isadora despises him, not just for stealing her away, but for thrusting her into his world of blood and chaos. He’s insane! But that’s only the cherry on top, his obsession is wicked. But when he touches her, mix emotions and desires stirs, can a madman feel something? Of course not! He's more inclined to kill her than succumb to his desires. He has this "Thirst" and it triggers mostly toward her. Just a kiss is a clear invitation toward death and when he touches her... she might greet the god of death soon. Have the gods damned her again? They had thrown a Dark Fae toward her way who's obsessed with owning her soul. But in life, only a mate can claim another soul. ~ (Excerpt) "What do you even want from me?" Isadora asked, this time more desperate. "The answer to that question, love," he leaned more until their lips almost touched. "I really wish there was one," he murmured, before crashing his lips against hers. Sparks surged through her in waves, but she bit his lip, hard enough to draw blood. The action seemed to make him stop and she pushed away from him. Kraven licked his lips, amused and a maddening look in his eyes. "Go away!" she yelled at him, tears almost building in her eyes. Why was he making her feel this way? Hatred burned through her veins and yet torn between this was an undeniable pull. "I will, love.." he replied with a dangerous edge to his tone and an eerily glow to his silver eyes. "If you can outrun me, first..." he added, taking a step closer and she instinctively took one back. "Run, Isadora..." he growled, his voice raw and animalistic, like a beast on the verge of unleashing wrath. "...run!" ~ A/N: This is Dark Romance, don't expect a sweet ML! Extra Tags: #darkromance #slowburn #blood&gore #morallygreyML #medieval #warriors The cover is mine!
Fantasy
277 Chs
His Devious Harbinger: How To Tame A Wicked God?

His Devious Harbinger: How To Tame A Wicked God?

Explore the story of a reborn woman who unleashes the Dark God and hilariously tries to tame him into her younger brother. A modern woman is transmigrated to a young girl's body in the world of magic. Due to the circumstances going out of her control, she releases the dark god who is only 11 years old boy with no memory? To keep herself alive, she has decided to make him love her as his older sister. With a spirit beast who likes to eat his problems and a seer who seeks her spirit beast, she traverses through realms while the dark god wonders how to get his heart back. ----------- Author's Note: It is not easy to tame a god. The story is supposed to be an easy read. Throw away logic while reading this. Genre: Fantasy/Adventure/Romance/Comedy/NSFW/R+/Mature --------- Instagram: Koch_Norah Goodreads: www.goodreads.com/norah_koch ****Full list of my novels******* Novels with Interconnected Worlds: 1. The Love That Remains (Completed) 2. His Mischievous Time-Traveler: How to capture a celebrity husband? (Completed) 3. His Devious Harbinger: How To Tame A Wicked God? (Completed) 4. Supernatural Investigation 101: Chronicles of Nakashima Wakana  5. When A Ghoul Falls In Love 6. Hunting for a Husband in a Vampire Apocalypse Standalone Novels:  Her Wicked CEO: How To Seduce A Hikikomori Wife? Miss Chicken & Her Mister The Villainous Emperor is My Pet? (Available on Goodnovel.Com) Bad x Bad: My Dear Hana (Available on Goodnovel.Com) *** Cover credit: Photo by Shane Devlin on Unsplash
Fantasy
238 Chs
What is a 'catalyst novel'?
A 'catalyst novel' is a type of novel where a particular element, often a character, event, or idea, acts as a catalyst. This means it sets off a chain of reactions or changes within the story. For example, in many adventure novels, the discovery of a mysterious map can be a catalyst that drives the characters to embark on a journey, encounter various challenges, and ultimately transform in some way. It's like a spark that ignites the plot and keeps it moving forward.
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2024-10-27 05:29
Is there a novel similar to "catalyst 1"?
There were novels similar to " Book of Troubled Times, Author: Ji Cha 2:"Spiritual Realm Walker", Author: Xiao Langjun 3: The Tang's Table, Author: Jie and 2 4."King of Familiars", Author: Light Spring Flowing Sound Fairy, Please Listen to My Explanation, Author: Mi Tian Building National Forensic Medicine, Author: Zhiniao Village 7:"Wait, Heroine." Author: Guan Guan Gongzi 8: Mantang Colorful, Author: Weird Cousin 9:"Hidden Dead Corner", Author: Get Lost Final Divine Duty, Author: Tuoba Goudan Beyond Time, Author: Er Gen "This Game Is Too Real." Author: Chen Xing LL Red Heart Sky Patrol, Author: What's the Matter? Ring of Destiny, Author: Squid Who Loves to Dive National Master of Ming Dynasty, Author: West Lake Encountered Rain Choose a Day to Ascend, Author: Otaku Pig 17:"Who's in Love After Rebirth?" Author: What's Wrong? Deep Sea Ember, Author: Yuantong Chapter 19: Cultivation in the Chaotic World of Demonic Martial Arts, Author: Wenplagiarism 20:"Who told him to cultivate!" Author: The Whitest Crow The following is a detailed introduction of these novels: 1."Book of Troubled Times":"Book of Troubled Times" is Ji Cha's new novel. As the main character of a novel with multiple female leads, the author's performance is still stable. Moreover, his results far exceed other works, making him unique. This book was very detailed in its description of emotions, and the plot of this novel had reached a new height. It was especially suitable for a novel with a Wuxia background. The author had spent a lot of effort to write the female protagonist, and she was well-portrayed, making it easy for people to remember her at a glance. The protagonist in the book repeatedly fell into the same strange dream. When he went to a supernatural divination shop to interpret the dream, he was dressed in a different world. At the beginning, he was in a village that was about to be slaughtered. Fortunately, he was saved by a chivalrous woman but was entrusted to the murderer. The protagonist could only die and join the demonic sect. The characters felt very good. Whether it was the wise and decisive male lead or the female leads, their personalities were very lively. He was a famous harem writer, and he was naturally very good at describing the interaction with beautiful women. The storyline was also very well paced, and there was no delay in the fight. The cool points in the book were even more unforgettable, allowing the protagonist to walk further in the Jianghu in his heart. in general 2."Spirit Realm Traveler":"Spirit Realm Traveler" was an exciting adventure novel. The protagonist Zhang Yuanqing entered a world full of spirits after receiving a mysterious gift. The author, Xiao Langjun, used his unique creativity to combine reality and the spiritual realm, creating a strange world that merged reality and reality. The story was full of suspense elements and a supernatural atmosphere, allowing people to experience the wonders of the Spirit Realm world. In terms of writing style, the newspaper seller adopted a crime-solving style of writing. The plot and delicate and rigorous logic made the whole story richer and more fascinating. The description of daily life was the newspaper seller's strong point. He could use a few words to portray a vivid character, allowing people to quickly grasp a person's character. In addition, the newspaper seller's writing skills were also impressive. His descriptions of daily life and character portrayals, whether in the web novel world or in other types of novels, could give people a unique reading experience. All in all,"Spirit Walker" was a fascinating adventure novel. It used its unique creativity and exquisite writing style to immerse people in a spirit realm world that combined reality and reality. 3."The Tang's Table":"The Tang's Table" is an amazing novel. The author, Jie and 2, with her usual talent and unique perspective, led the readers into a world in the early years of the Tang Dynasty. The plot was compact, fascinating, and irresistible. The author's description of delicacies was even more mouth-watering, making people yearn for the delicacies of the Tang Dynasty. His writing style was unique, full of emotions and thoughts, making people feel as if they were in that era. Although the update speed was relatively slow, this book was definitely worth reading. This book was a rare gift for both history lovers and food lovers. I strongly recommend it for everyone to read. 4."King of Familiars": A new book by a top-notch author of the familiar-style. Those who like the familiar-style should not miss it. 5."Fairy, Please Listen to My Explanation": As a direct descendant of a villain with a clean background and a good reputation, you must dare to face the bleak life! "The heavens didn't give birth to me, Xu Changtian. The villain's eternal life is like a long night." "Father, save me!" 6. National Forensics: 500 likes, 200 pills. I'll write a new book in Bird Village. The urban system's professional literature. It was about a second-generation university graduate who became a forensic doctor. He obtained the system directly and obtained skills by completing system missions. The main story was that the forensic rookie used his cheat to reach the peak of the industry. Reason for recommendation: 1. The capybaras 'book had the best writing style among the genre. Although the volume was large, it was still very enjoyable to read such words. 2. It was still the professional literature that capybaras were best at. From doctor to forensic doctor, all kinds of popular science were still very fluent. The dissection process was very detailed. It was recommended to read it during meals. 3. The protagonist was no longer inhumanely handsome, and the sense of immersion was very friendly. 4. The proportion of daily life would be very large. Those who liked daily life could be paid more attention to. 5. The golden finger was a skill obtained from a dead person. He still obtained the skill of frying eggs from a dead person and the fingerprint identification method. It was written in an interesting way. Similar recommendations: "Mental Crime"(highly recommended)"Corpse Whisperer""The Scavenger""Silent Testimony""Sci-fi Mysteries""Death Notice""Wild Detective""Ten Deadly Sins""The Forensic Examiner's Notes""Chief Forensic Examiner""" Deep Pupil " I recommend a few books from Zhiniao Village: "Doctor Ling Ran,""The God of Rebirth,""Super Energy Country." 7."Wait, Heroine":"Wait, Heroine" was a masterpiece that one could not put down. In this novel, Young Master Guan Guan displayed his expertise. Through the creation of various female protagonists, he brought endless pleasure to the readers. Even without the emotional lines, this novel was still a fine Wuxia masterpiece. And the existence of the emotional line added a little more freedom and freedom. The whole story was compact and fascinating, bringing endless surprises and happiness to the readers. Whether it was fantasy, genius, daily life, or multiple female leads, this novel could satisfy the different needs of readers. The heroine in the story had a distinct image and different personalities, which was unforgettable. The author's writing was smooth and the plot was complicated, making it very enjoyable to read. In short,"Wait, Heroine" was a rare masterpiece. Whether it was a reader who liked fantasy, genius, or multiple female leads, they should not miss it. 8."Full Tang Colorful Colors": The flourishing Tang Dynasty is full of flowers, and the shocking change is imminent. In the fifth year of Tianbao, he opened his eyes and saw the Tang Dynasty, the glory of the world. Famous generals were like clouds, and the territory was vast. The capable ministers were like rain, and the granaries were abundant. The poems were resplendent, and the literature was dazzling. The beauty was alluring, and the songs and dances were peaceful. He had also seen the entire court intoxicated, arrogant, extravagant, endless power struggles, the swaying of the country, the accumulation of abuses, the rebellion of the Hu people, and the people like grass. He wanted to make Tang lose its splendor. 9."Hidden Dead Corner": Get lost, the great god's new book is here. 10.<<Final Divine Duty>>: In a world similar to the modern world, one starts from learning martial arts in a martial arts dojo and steps step by step into becoming extraordinary. "Beyond Time":"Beyond Time" is a novel that is refreshing. It transcends life and death and transcends heaven and earth. The author, Er Gen, showed his talent and creativity in this book. The beginning of the book gave off a heavy aura of the apocalyptic wasteland, making people want to continue reading. The ears did not disappoint. He meticulously described many interesting story elements that made people unable to stop. This book was filled with the wonderful collision between the apocalypse and Xianxia, making people look forward to it. The protagonist was calm and tenacious, decisive in killing but principled, and kind and bright in his heart. The female lead was still unclear, but the possibility of a single female lead was very high. Looking forward to the wonderful collision between the apocalypse and Xianxia. In short, this book was a new work that people looked forward to. It was one of the Xianxia classics. "This Game Is Too Real": This book,"This Game Is Too Real", is an unforgettable sci-fi wasteland novel. The author presented a story of survival and hegemony in the wasteland world through a grand world view and exquisite character design. The male protagonist Chu Guang and the players worked tirelessly to shine their light on the despairing wasteland, attracting people to unite around them and end the fate of the wasteland together. This book inspired people. Not only did it extend from the book to real life, but it also triggered thoughts on society, emotions, psychology, and many other aspects. The author's writing skills were superb, giving people a very comfortable feeling and making people enjoy it. The ratings were very high. It was definitely a good book that could not be missed. Red Heart Sky Patrol: Red Heart Sky Patrol is an unforgettable novel. The plot was thrilling, and each volume had a unique overall design that made it impossible to predict the final outcome. Although some of the foreshadowing was too long and the overall situation was a little depressing, this did not affect the excitement of the novel. The author had constructed a world full of fantasies, allowing people to immerse themselves in it. Even though the pace of the early stage was not good enough, it took off immediately after the first volume, making it difficult for people to extricate themselves. The background of the story was very attractive, and the quality of the post-production was also maintained quite well. The entire book was irresistible. I strongly recommend it to all novel lovers who like the Xianxia world. Ring of Fate: The Secret World Part 2 In the year 1368, at the end of July, Crimson would descend from the sky. 'Squid's novel is still worth recommending.' "The Great Ming State Preceptor": The Great Ming State Preceptor was a novel with a rich plot, profound characters, and a wonderful historical background. The main character of the story, Jiang Xinghuo, not only had modern knowledge, but he had also experienced many reincarnations. He had a deep understanding of ancient society and empathy, which enabled him to better benefit the people of the world. The villains also had their own characteristics. They were cunning, sinister, or arrogant, adding more layers and interest to the story. The entire book was rated very high. I personally gave it a 9. On the label were the words Ming Dynasty, transmigration, and management, which were the characteristics of the book. Different from other Xianxia novels, this book not only expressed immortals and cultivators, but also showed the life and historical background of ancient society through the protagonist's transmigration experience, giving people inspiration and thought. As an experienced transmigrator, the protagonist only needed to transmigrate nine times to return to the modern world and become immortal. However, the author did not let the protagonist pass the test easily. Instead, he set up more challenges and adventures. This made the story even more fascinating, and it made people look forward to the next development. The author's writing was smooth and easy to read. There was no heart-wrenching plot, and the reading experience was very good. I personally recommend this book, and I believe that readers will like it too. "Ascending on a Better Day": Supporting Otaku Pig! As for… 17:"Who's Going to Fall in Love After Being Reborn":<strong></strong><strong></strong> Author: Where did I go wrong? Word Count: 300,000 [Status: Series] [Tagged: Love, City, Relaxed, Sweet Pet] The 38-year-old Jiang Qin couldn't afford a house, and he even needed 300,000 yuan as a gift for his wedding. Looking back at the past 38 years, Jiang Qin couldn't help but feel resentful. Where was my money? Jiang Qin was reborn. He returned to the end of the college entrance examination with resentment for his 30-year identity as a bootlicker. What he was facing now was His nightmare for the past 30 years was that this fish-raising tea artist had completely disappointed him in love! He had decided that he would fall in love for the rest of his life. However, he must have forgotten the true fragrance theorem. When love came to him, he couldn't help but run! The most outstanding character in this novel is the female lead, Feng Nanshu. Her image can be a combination of Erii and Shen Youchu. They are both the white moonlight of millions of readers! Deep Sea Ember: Sprout If it was too little, he would write a simple book review first, and then make up for it later. I think the story of a modern teacher entering another world by mistake is a bit like the book in Big Eyeball's book. Could it be that someone arranged for him to transmigrate? The author's forte was the structure of the world. His logic was meticulous, and the details were exquisite. The book seemed to be very ambitious. Even the gods of the other world seemed to have some problems. The main character was a legendary captain with a fierce reputation. In fact, he was an "ordinary person" who pretended to be calm. The contrast was very interesting. [Reward index: Temporarily four stars] 19."Gou in the Demonic Martial World to Cultivate Immortals": A new book of plagiarism. Gou Dao Changsheng + Infinite Style, not much to say, but the author was basically not bad, both quality and quantity guaranteed. "Who told him to cultivate!" "Who told him to cultivate!" It was a cultivation novel, but it was different. The author used a unique humorous style to make this immortal cultivation novel a clear stream in the immortal cultivation genre. Unlike other immortal cultivation novels, the protagonist Lu Yang did not enter the immortal sect with his strength, but with his intelligence and IQ of 120+. This book was full of light-hearted and funny plots that made people laugh uncontrollably. At the same time, it also showed the author's unique imagination. Once the readers started reading, they would be attracted and unable to stop. In addition, the book also included interviews with reporters and debates about the culture of the cultivation world, which made people more curious and expectant about the development of the story. In short,"Who told him to cultivate!" It was an addictive cultivation novel. The readers must not be attracted by its charm, so as not to affect the cohesiveness of the reading.
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2025-01-18 19:28
implement a new schedule
The implementation of the new work and rest schedule was to adapt to the changes in the seasons and the needs of the school's teaching arrangements. For example, the summer schedule was usually implemented from May 1st to September 30th to adapt to the hot weather and longer daytime in summer. The winter schedule was implemented from October 1st to April 30th of the following year to adapt to the cold weather and shorter daytime. When the school implemented a new work and rest schedule, the school would usually inform the entire school in advance to ensure that everyone understood the new work and rest schedule and made corresponding adjustments. At the same time, the school would also remind teachers and students to arrange their work and study according to the new work and rest schedule to ensure that all work in the school was carried out in a normal and orderly manner. It should be noted that the implementation of the new work and rest schedule did not mean that all school activities would be carried out according to the new schedule. For example, some classes, exams, activities, etc. may be arranged according to the actual situation, and not completely according to the new schedule. Therefore, when implementing the new work and rest schedule, the school's teachers and students needed to pay close attention to the school's notices and arrangements so that they could adjust their work and study plans in time. While waiting for the anime, you can also click on the link below to read the classic original work of " Full-time Expert "!
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2024-10-21 14:03
Best catalyst fanfiction to read?
I really like 'Catalyst in a New World'. It's a 'catalyst fanfiction' that takes the idea of a catalyst and flips it on its head. Instead of the typical role, the catalyst becomes a sort of mentor figure, which is a fresh take on the concept. The character development is really well - done too.
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2024-11-17 21:10
wicked
" Evil Spirit " was a fantasy novel created by dancing. It told the story of the protagonist, Yang Chen, who gained a special ability and controlled his own luck, and was involved in a series of thrilling events. This novel was given mixed reviews by the readers. Some thought it was the pinnacle of dancing, some thought it was an interesting novel, and some thought it was a boring novel. The plot of the novel was complicated, and there would be new surprises every time it was updated, so it was worth recommending.
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2024-12-27 19:36
What is 'catalyst visual novel' about?
A 'catalyst visual novel' could potentially be about a character or an event that acts as a catalyst in a particular world or story. It could be set in a fantasy world where the actions of the main character, spurred by some initial event (the catalyst), set off a chain of other events that form the plot of the visual novel. For example, it could be a young mage who discovers a powerful artifact (the catalyst) and this discovery leads to a journey full of challenges, new friendships, and battles against dark forces.
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2024-11-26 13:31
Is there an audiobook for 'Catalyst: A Rogue One Novel'?
Yes, there is. You can find it on various audiobook platforms.
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2024-12-14 21:59
What is the storyline of the 'Blue Catalyst' manga?
The 'Blue Catalyst' manga tells a story of a group of friends who encounter strange phenomena related to a mysterious blue catalyst. They have to face various challenges and solve puzzles along the way.
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2025-04-28 03:09
What is the main plot of the Catalyst manhwa?
The Catalyst manhwa usually focuses on a protagonist's journey to uncover a hidden truth or solve a complex mystery. But it can vary depending on the specific story.
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2025-06-20 19:50
How to Implement Teaching with Story Effectively
Another way is to involve students in the story - making process. Let them create their own stories based on the topic. This way, they are more engaged. For instance, in a language class, students can write a short story using new vocabulary words they've learned. You can also use multimedia elements like pictures or short videos related to the story to enhance the learning experience.
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2024-11-22 17:02
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