semblance of sanity utena

In a past life, Daphne was a concubine whose beauty won the Emperor's heart, but earned the Empress's wrath. Betrayed and poisoned, she died a tragic death,spending her final moments in the arms of a cold, powerful general who swore to find her in the next life. But fate has a different plan. Daphne is reborn, returned to a time before her family's ruin and her own gruesome end. Armed with a mind sharpened by a lifetime of regret and a body she now vows to make unbreakable, she forges a new path. She will not be a pawn again. This time, she will protect her family and defy the destiny that once took her life. General Alaric , the man who had loved her secretly in her past life is unaware that she's been reborn. He is a living legend, a name whispered with of awe and terror on every battlefield. Yet, beneath his calm surface lies a fiercely possessive nature. What Alaric desires, he claims, and what he claims, he holds with an unbreakable grip. This possessiveness is the darker twin to his battlefield prowess, a ruthless, unyielding trait that ensures once he decides something is his, be it territory, or a woman, he will stop at nothing to secure it. In the mood for a doting and extremely obsessive husband? You're in the right place.

Sold by her own family to settle gambling debts, Anna Wallace’s life takes a dark turn when she escapes her captors, only to find herself in the dangerous world of Alexander Voss—a billionaire feared as much for his ruthless reputation as for his unpredictable bipolar disorder. Desperate for safety, Anna pleads with Alexander for protection, unaware of the chaos she’s inviting into her life. Their unlikely connection is volatile yet magnetic, bound by Alexander’s fierce need to protect her and Anna’s determination to understand him. But when Anna discovers she’s pregnant, misunderstandings and buried trauma begin to fracture their bond. As Alexander’s darker enemies resurface with deadly intentions, Anna finds herself torn between staying with the man who saved her or running from a world that could consume her. With betrayal lurking in unexpected places, Alexander must confront his demons to protect the woman who’s become his sanctuary. And Anna must decide if she’s willing to embrace the chaos to find her place by his side—or risk losing everything. Can two broken souls find redemption in each other, or will the secrets binding them become their undoing?

Cursed by fate. Bound by madness. And yet… even eternity cannot sever their love. Ravian never believed in destiny until he was dragged into a nightmarish realm where reality twists, timelines shatter, and love itself becomes a weapon. In every life, he dies for her. In every world, she forgets him. But when the cursed realm collapses and they awaken in a new world, their souls refuse to rest. A forgotten kiss rekindles forbidden memories, pulling them back into a battle against the sinister Archivist—a being who controls every past, present, and future version of their love. To break the final curse, Ravian must face the darkest parts of himself, choose between multiple versions of Lunaria, and sacrifice everything—including his sanity. From bloodstained weddings to shattered mirrors, from silent farewells to a love that defies even death itself— this is not just a romance. It’s an epic of madness, rebirth, and a love story that even gods could not rewrite. ---

When 23-year-old Leo is suddenly transported to a new dimension filled with horrors, he needs to adapt to survive. Taken from earth together with thousands of others, they must do anything to come out on top. In their new reality, under the all-powerful System, their human limits are no more. Will this newfound power breed cruelty or compassion? Follow his struggle and journey, as he grabs hold of whatever he can only to see another day and another fight. Human nature and morals will be put to the test with each passing moment. When the horrors of the imagination become all too real, the feeble minds of men and women alike are brought to the brink of insanity. If we are the product of our environment and culture, what sort of people will be born of a place filled with violence, nightmares, and horror? Forced to fight for his life, Leo must remain sane. And so does the people around him, if he is ever to survive. --- I will be posting this story on RoyalRoad (.) com

*(R-18)!!! Yuna Akari, Sejak kecil sudah sendiri. Dia selalu sendiri dan tidak pernah ada seorang pun yang ingin bersamanya. Dia selalu di nilai aneh dan sangat Misterius dengan perban yang membalut beberapa bagian tubuhnya. Dia di jauhi, Tidak dicintai, dan tidak di pedulikan. Kedua Orang tuanya mencampakkannya. Orang-orang menjauhinya. Membuatnya selalu..Menyendiri. Yuna Akari memiliki masalah Mental yang sudah ada di dalam dirinya semenjak kecil, Yaitu merasakan rasa bosan yang amat cepat. JikaYuna tidak melaksanakan Hobinya setiap waktu yang sudah ia tentukan, Maka Yuna akan..Menjadi…GILA! Dan jika ada yang berani untuk menyakitinya, Yuna juga akan menjadi…GILA! Dari kecil ia sudah memiliki hati yang Kosong, Hampa, yang tidak dapat di isi oleh siapa pun. Lalu, Dia bertemu dengan seorang Malaikat. Seseorang yang dapat mengisi hatinya yang kosong dan hampa. Seseorang yang dapat menenangkan dirinya dari masalah Mentalnya. Tapi jalan untuk mendapatkannya tidak lah mudah. Selalu saja ada seseorang yang ikut campur dengan Malaikatnya. Selalu saja ada orang yang mendekati Malaikatnya. Selalu saja ada orang yang menghalangi jalannya untuk mendapatkan Malaikatnya. Dan orang-orang itu membuat Yuna Akari iritasi. Yuna akan melakukan berbagai macam cara untuk mendapatkan Malaikatnya. Yuna akan melakukan berbagai macam cara untuk menghentikan orang-orang yang mencoba untuk mendekati Malaikatnya. Itupun jika dia harus.. MENYAKITI MEREKA SEMUA! Itupun jika Yuna harus… MEMBUNUH MEREKA SEMUA! ..Mereka tidak punya pilihan lain. ..Malaikatnya Harus menjadi miliknya. ..Menjadi milik Yuna Akari.

All it took was a single truth to reveal all those nasty lies hiding beneath those bush. Little or not, little did they know; a single rose hid beneath those thick and pointy thorns.

As the last ember of life fades, a soul consumed by darkness and madness is forged anew. Beyond the veil of sanity, a nightmare awaits, for in death, there is rebirth, and in rebirth, an eternal hunger for destruction. “He was betrayed as a man, reborn as a demon — and now he will devour fate itself.” In a world blinded by faith, where demons and angels exist only in scripture, a boy returns from the grave bearing a truth too dreadful to name. Once Maverick, betrayed by blood and love alike, he was dragged into Hell and reborn as Ouroboros, heir to a fallen legacy, wielder of forbidden magic, and serpent who devours his own fate. Now, wearing the stolen body of a bully named Xin Min, he walks once more among men. To classmates, he is a redeemed delinquent. To parents, he is a son reclaimed from ruin. But beneath the mask lies a mind sharper than any blade — cold, ruthless, untethered by morality. He manipulates suspicion into loyalty, bends rumor into shield, and treats affection as nothing more than a tool to be spent. Yet this is only the beginning. He has tasted power — spatiomancy, necromancy, creation itself — and his hunger will not be sated by survival alone. Families who betrayed him, angels who guard the heavens, demons who lurk in the abyss… all are prey in his endless design. Fate belongs to those who seize it. And Ouroboros does not seize. He devours “In the shadows of a modern world, he plots in silence: not to live, not to rule, but to consume.”

What does it mean to lose yourself- slowly, quietly, without anyone noticing? Poems about the slow unraveling of the mind- the cracks you try to hide, and the ones that spill out. For the ones who enjoy reading about the darkness of our minds. Enjoy.

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Qin Yao opens her eyes and finds herself transmigrated from a post-apocalyptic world into the body of an ancient peasant woman. Her family consists of four stepchildren needing care. A good-for-nothing husband, who has nothing but looks, is causing a ruckus. They live in a thatched hut, without a grain of rice, the family is emaciated like refugees. If that wasn't enough, someone even comes to collect debts! Anger rises in Qin Yao's heart, and she kicks the wretched husband out, "Debt collector, feel free to just beat him to death!" The four stepchildren: !!! With the world quieted, Qin Yao rolls up her sleeves to revive the family. Hunting, carrying bags, fighting bandits, she's an expert in all. But facing the fields, with her back to the sky, and her face to the earth, even a top-tier fighter from the post-apocalyptic world waves her hand: Can't take it! Really can't take it! Qin Yao scratches her head: In the ancient times where agricultural taxes are extremely high, how can I avoid farming? At this moment, the lazy husband who was sent away to die (twisting and crawling) (struggling to stand up) (screaming and roaring): My dear! I think I can be saved!