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The Quiet F-Class BigShot

A ZepeNet holo-scanner hovered over her, humming faintly. Blue glyphs scanned her nervous system, her spine, her brain, her fingertips. "You may proceed forward into the test room" it's mechanical voice echoed. Her heart pounded. She braced herself. Jang Iseul entered the room, took off her shoes. The scanner blinked. Beeped. Now, she stood barefoot at the scanning area in Dominion Academy test room. The overhead lights pulsed in quiet rhythm, each cycle echoing a countdown she wasn't sure she could beat. The dom­i­na­tion protocol was merciless. Gift identification had to be public. Every blink, every scan, every register to the ZepeNet Core Archive—all recorded, all locked. The hall smelled of cold tiles and recycled air. No pods. No luxury. Just a half-lit device with blinking sensors and a mandatory softnet readout. The scanner intoned: "Please remain still. Initiating full‑spectrum Gift Resonance Scan." Lines of energy crept up her spine. Symbols flickered across her vision like ghost data. The machine made a quiet chirping sound and locked her ZepeNet profile. She was ranked now. The world would see it. Her friends would see it. Universities would ignore it. She stared at the results. Red text streaked across the display: SCANNER SYNC COMPLETE Gift Class: Star‑Class Potential Rank: (F‑Rank) Designation: Mutated Illusion creator Origin Code: Strange, Unknown Energy Bond: Red Locked ZepeNet Status: Manual Review Required Red‑Locked meant more than just blocked advancement—it meant social death. She stared at the result, not very shocked. A technician leaned forward and raised a brow. "Star‑Class? But still F‑Rank?! How rare! But you're permanent Red‑Locked?! Sorry, bad luck, kid," he was flabbergasted as he looked at her sympathetically. She already knew. The system refused to understand her Gift. It didn't just misclassify her—it locked her out. Because it had never seen any gift quite like her. Jang Iseul nodded without looking at him. He tried to sound kind and find the right words. "Well… better late than never. Happens sometimes. You might qualify for logistics or harvest support." She stood silently. Not because she was powerless, but because she knew what to do next. She walked out of the testing room and didn't look back. She didn't know what she had expected— She left the scanner room in silence. Other students whispered as she walked past: "She is still red?" "Forever F‑Rank much, huh? Wow. Even at eighteen." "She's done. No squads'll take her seriously now." She didn't respond. Didn't look back. Didn't try to explain. Because she'd seen what she could do in dreams. And she knew she was close. So damn close. She passed two seniors leaning against a vending drone. One of them, a girl with synthetic nails and neon hair, sneered without making eye contact. "Hey, Jang Iseul. Who are you pretending to be now, queen of the losers F‑Ranks?" Iseul didn't slow down. She didn't even turn her head. But the girl moved aside anyway. There was only one test left before she'd be defined—or discarded.
MarsBars_World · 7.9k Views

That One Moonless Night

[Warning:- Adult Content] Imagine witnessing a man being shot right in front of you, at your workplace. Most people would be terrified or even pass out.... Right? Same for Yu Han, seeing this man fall was a deep trauma, adding to an already miserable life. Could this horrific event change his life? Only time will tell if it's for better or worse. "W-Why are you here... again?" Yu Han stammered. "Isn't this a convenience store?" Li Hao replied smoothly. Yu Han's mind raced, "Is he going to shoot me too?" Li Hao, an enigmatic and ruthless CEO, is known for removing anyone who stands in his way. Now, he accuses Yu Han of a serious crime. "Tell me, did you send our company's confidential documents to Shi Wang?" Li Hao demanded. "What are you talking about? I didn't send anything to anyone... please leave me alone," Yu Han pleaded. Because of Li Hao's false accusations, Yu Han suffers both mentally and physically. He loses his job, hating Li Hao more than anyone. [Later, at a club toilet] Overwhelmed by anger and despair, Yu Han sees Li Hao enjoying himself, kissing a woman. "That fucking bastard! How can he enjoy his life after making mine miserable? I can't stand seeing him like this!" Then, in a moment that changes everything, Yu Han kisses Li Hao. No one would have guessed that this single kiss would change both their lives forever. For Li Hao, something new began to stir. Did it change his sexual orientation, or did he simply fall in love with Yu Han? "Why did you kiss me?" "I don't know, I was drunk." "You liked me, didn't you? That's why you were jealous seeing me kiss other women," Li Hao smirked. But when Li Hao recklessly says, "I want to f*** you," his words reopen Yu Han's deep wounds from a past assault by his own uncle after his parents' death. Yu Han distances himself, and this separation makes Li Hao truly understand the depth of his love. After two years apart, Li Hao returns. Their feelings for each other blossom once more. However, their complicated relationship faces even more obstacles. Their lives become more chaotic as they uncover deeper mysteries and secrets from their past. How will they tackle these challenges? Join Li Hao and Yu Han on their journey to find out if love can truly conquer all. #enemyxlover
Chitra_07 · 46.9k Views

INTERtwined

Anne has always nursed a quiet crush on her best friend's brother, Nicholas. For a long time, she accepted that any possibility of romance was merely a fantasy, allowing herself to move on. Little did she know, her decision would ignite something unexpected in Nicholas—a spark he had never felt before. As Anne began to embrace life with newfound independence, Nicholas started to notice her in a way that turned his world upside down. The realization struck him hard: he was falling for her. But paralyzed by the thought of losing the friendship they shared, he let his fears speak louder than his heart, ultimately sabotaging their connection. Now, with Anne gone from his life, Nicholas is grappling with an emptiness he never anticipated. The void she's left behind haunts him, and desperation drives him to reclaim what he once took for granted. He’s determined to win her back, whispering to himself, “If I can’t have her, no one else will…” With everything on the line, can he conquer his own demons and prove to Anne that his feelings are real? The clock is ticking, and the stakes couldn't be higher Nicholas embraces the thought that if he can’t be with her, no one else can share the amazing moments they had. He eagerly envisions their future together, cherishing the idea of rekindling their joy and love, all the while learning from the past and looking forward to the beautiful days ahead. "....how long can I push him away..." Find out more as the love story of Nicholas and Anne unfolds
Babygu_rll · 1.7k Views

LOVED BY MY ITALIAN MAFIA STEPBROTHER

“Can I… stay here tonight?” Adam whispered, clutching his blanket as the thunder rattled the windows. “And..why should I allow you to stay here. Don't you have your own room” Lorenzo said in a cold voice. “I..I'm sorry! Sorry for asking. I won't bother you anymore” Adam said more like whimpered and turned on his heels. Lorenzo looked down at him, expression unreadable, but something in his chest twisted. He wasn't sure why he was feeling like this. But one thing he knew was that he didn't like seeing the boy conflicted or sad. “You know your mother will be a bitch about this right?" “I don’t care,” Adam interrupted, voice trembling yet determined. “I just… I don't want to sleep alone tonight. I will be out of your hair in the morning…I promise” The storm outside mirrored the turmoil inside Lorenzo. He wanted to scold him, to send him back to his own room. And yet… the way Adam’s vulnerable gaze held him captive made his rationality crumble. ~ Adam Duvall has always craved attention, love, and care. Living under his stepbrother’s roof, he never expected to find warmth in the one person he’s told he shouldn’t want. Lorenzo Moreau, cold, commanding, and impossibly alluring, holds a world of control, but also a pull Adam cannot resist. When desire mixes with family boundaries, forbidden curiosity becomes a dangerous temptation. And in the quiet, stormy nights together, Adam discovers that some connections are impossible to deny, even when the world says they are wrong.
Velravynne · 1.1k Views