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Frédéric

Frédéric is a protagonist in Gustave Flaubert's *Sentimental Education*, embodying romantic idealism and disillusionment as he navigates love, ambition, and societal upheavals in 19th-century France.

Da D,wei's Treasure

"Come to think of it. I thought I gave you the morning after pills after our sessions!" "What happened?" Da D,wei asked Bai Zhen with his emotionless face. She immediately lowered her head while fiddling with her fingers. "You didn't take them,right?" He asked again while staring deeply at her. "I...I took the last one" "So, what happened to the other ones?" "I...I...um, you see, I wanted to take them, but the smell was horrible. So, I decided to wait a little while but I eventually forgot to take them. I had to throw them away!" "Oh, really?" "Bai Zhen! What were you thinking while keeping those pills?" "What do you think those pills were meant for, huh?" "I did my job and you were supposed to do yours but you failed! So, don't blame me for the morning sickness!" "Bear with it, ok?! And don't disturb my son again!" Bai Zhen"........" ****** "A pure love story between two people from two different worlds" A billionaire CEO of the Da Surgical Hospital, who finds love in a poor beautiful girl, Bai Zhen. He is a well known skilled surgeon who is respected and feared by all. Bai Zhen is just a poor girl who lost both parents and becomes noticed by Da D,wei. They struggle as they fight for their love. Being poor is the main barrier in their lives. "Will they survive it? Will their love be strong enough to wedge the storm?" ******* Happy Reading! Please, Stay Safe! #For me and for all!

101 Chapters

Wish You'd Love Me

When I was ten, I accidentally overheard my mother on the phone. It seemed like she was talking about me being a switched-at-birth rich girl, and that my real last name was Gardner. The coldness and cruelty my mother had shown me all these years suddenly made sense. When I turned 11, I paid an adult to get a maternity test done for both my mother and me. The results confirmed that I was indeed her biological daughter. I kept the report to myself and pretended I was still in the dark.

6 Chapters

LA COLÈRE D'UNE FEMME AMOUREUSE

Jean Marie Vianney jeune garçon intelligent très mignon va user de son charme et jouer avec les sentiments de deux de ses conquêtes. Une guerre sans merci va prendre le dessus et coûter la vie à un des héros de même qu'à sa propre Famille.

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M A R K E D

"You are Mine" He murmured across my skin. He inhaled my scent deeply and kissed the mark he gave me. I shuddered as he lightly nipped it. "Kirsten, you are mine and only mine, you understand?" Kirsten Saunders had a pretty rough life. After being heartbroken and betrayed by both her father and boyfriend, Kirsten moves to a small town to find the comfort of her mother. Everything is not what it seems and soon, Kirsten finds herself in the middle of the world she didn't even know existed outside of fiction novels and movies. Not only does the time seem bizarre, but her senses heighten, her temper is out of control, and her hunger amplifies. Throw in an arrogant, selfish, sexy, possessive player who didn't even want her in the first place, her life just seamlessly attracts madness. Especially with those creepy threats coming from a "Silver Bullet", she can't keep still.

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7 Chapters

I'd rather steal your heart

Blurb Stealing is all Mila’s ever known. Trained by her parents to be the perfect little siren to lure rich men in and steal from them. Until fate catches up with her and a Mafia associate she has just robbed wants his money back, with a staggering interest. Stealing to return stolen money is a disastrous plan, but one she readily goes along with. But the General is like no other man she’s ever crossed parts with. He makes her come alive in ways she had never envisioned and soon she finds herself falling for a man who is only supposed to be a job. Amid this perfect betrayal and unexpected love is an enemy that always seems to be one step ahead and the biggest twist yet in her already complicated story.

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7 Chapters

I’d Rather Not Have a Fake Love

On the day of my daughter’s dance competition, a madman suddenly charged at her with an iron rod. To protect her, I took dozens of hits, and my arm was brutally broken. My husband, William Zafron, caught the madman on the spot and rushed us to his private hospital. In the hospital room, I woke up from the pain and tried to call for William. Then I overheard the doctor asking him, “Weren’t we just replacing the knee joint? Why did you hurt Ms. Nina and kill Ella?” “Nina only has a broken arm and some wounds. Her injuries aren’t fatal.” William replied, “Ella’s purpose was to be an organ carrier for Sophia’s daughter. Now that she has fulfilled her role, there’s no need for her to live. “After all... Sophia’s daughter is my own child.” That was when I realized that my daughter was just an organ carrier to him. What he did not know was that Sophia’s daughter was not even his.

9 Chapters

Which I D

3 Answers2025-08-13 22:12:10

I’ve been obsessed with anime since I was a kid, and nothing hits quite like 'Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood'. The way it balances action, emotion, and philosophy is unreal. Edward and Alphonse’s journey to reclaim their bodies is heartbreaking yet inspiring, and the world-building is top-tier. Another favorite is 'Attack on Titan'—Eren’s rage and the twists in the story kept me glued to the screen. For something lighter, 'My Hero Academia' delivers superhero hype with Deku’s underdog story. If you want deep character drama, 'Neon Genesis Evangelion' is a classic, though it’ll mess with your head. Anime has so much variety, and these are just the tip of the iceberg!

What Does The D Stand For In Monkey D Luffy

5 Answers2025-01-08 14:16:32

As we know from the Namestro notes, there is still much about memes that we do not understand. In the greatest variety. As we know from the Namestro notes, there is still much left to be discovered about memes. It is from things such as the transfer of Buddhism and study by foreigners into Chinese during Yan kings that very often things have a profound effect on future ages. Cenotes, like this one in Mexico near Tulum, are simply natural wells formed by water eating into the limestone. The editors of the Esquire magazine for writers were meticulous; they usually corrected any errors in the manuscript thanks to their careful reading and editing. The complings howled and snapping flares hissed ladens beneath. But the foemen's ideal for toco knights had already been recaptured by these counters.

What Is The Origin Of The Beholder In D&D Lore?

2 Answers2025-08-30 23:10:51

The way I talk about monsters is probably a little sentimental — I grew up poring over maps and the scribbled margins of 'Monster Manual' — and the beholder is one of those creations that always felt like D&D's richest piece of weirdness. In real-world terms, the floating eye tyrant is usually credited as an original creation from the very early days of the game, from the circle around Gary Gygax and other early designers. Its iconic look — a central, malevolent main eye, a fanged maw, and a corona of independently deadly eyestalks — was nailed down in the classic era and then cemented as a staple by the 1977 'Monster Manual'. That book helped turn the beholder from a cool sketch into a codified, widely recognised monster with stat blocks and lore that DMs could drop into any campaign.

In the fiction of the multiverse there isn’t one single origin story that everyone agrees on, which is part of why beholders feel so delightfully uncanny. Different settings and editions lean into different explanations: some treat them as native aberrations of the multiverse — creatures that evolved (or were birthed) from the raw, mind-bending energies of alien planes. Others hook them more directly to the cosmic horror trope by linking them to the Far Realm or to other realms of madness; under that view, beholders are either products of exposure to otherworldly influence or outright immigrants from a plane where reality has different rules. I personally love mixing those ideas: maybe the first beholders were aberrations spawned by a planar rift, and subsequent generations mutated into the many subtypes we see in supplements.

Beyond origin theories, behaviors and society also feed interpretations. Beholders are fiercely individualistic and paranoid, so any origin story has to explain how something so solitary could produce whole lineages and variants (we've got 'gauth' and 'death kiss', among others). Campaign books like 'Volo's Guide to Monsters' and various edition-specific sourcebooks lean into the theme that their biology and magic make them prone to creating strange offshoots and cults. For me, that means when I'm running a beholder, I treat it as both literal monster and living symbol: an entity born of cosmic weirdness and hubris, obsessed with perfection, and terrified of anything that might undermine its absolute view of the world. It's a great playground for horror, politics, and the kind of tense dungeon encounters that make players shuffle their minis and whisper plans.

What Does The D In Monkey D Luffy Stand For

4 Answers2025-01-07 11:28:23

No one can overlook the protagonist of "One Piece", "Monkey D. Luffy".Since the "D" in his name looks so unexciting, fans have debated it endlessly.There are innumerable theories regarding what it means, each one more obscure than the last.Some people think it means "Dawn" or "Daring", tying it in with the story's new era which is soon to arrive.Since the series began, it has been impressed upon readers that those with the initial "D" are fated to bring change to the world, leading some to conclude it could stand for "Destiny".But despite all this, the truth remains unknown. The author, Eiichiro Oda, has kept his secret well, promising that at the end of the story fans will have it revealed as an added torture for them!

What Are The Stats For A Fire Giant In 5e D&D?

3 Answers2025-07-19 02:35:34

I've been playing D&D for years, and fire giants are one of my favorite monsters to throw at players. In 5e, they're absolute tanks with a Challenge Rating of 9. They have 162 hit points, an Armor Class of 18 thanks to their plate armor, and hit like a freight train with a +11 to attack rolls. Their greatsword deals 6d6+7 slashing damage, and they can toss rocks for 7d6+7 bludgeoning damage. What really makes them scary is their Strength of 25 and Constitution of 21. They're not just dumb brutes either - with an Intelligence of 10, they can be cunning foes. I once ran a fire giant warlord who used terrain and minions strategically, nearly wiping the party.

Is The Draconomicon Pdf Compatible With D&D 5e?

5 Answers2025-07-06 14:10:31

As someone who's spent countless hours poring over D&D rulebooks and supplements, I can confidently say that the 'Draconomicon' PDF isn't natively compatible with D&D 5e. Originally published for earlier editions like 3.5 and 4e, its stats, mechanics, and scaling don't align with 5e's streamlined system.

However, that doesn't mean it's useless for 5e players. The lore, dragon behaviors, and world-building insights are timeless. I often mine it for inspiration when designing 5e campaigns—just be prepared to manually convert stats or use online tools like the 5e Monster Manual as a reference point. The 'Draconomicon' remains a treasure trove for dragon enthusiasts, even if it requires some creative adaptation.

What CR Is A Fire Giant In D&D 5e?

3 Answers2025-07-19 16:30:09

I remember the first time I encountered a fire giant in 'Dungeons & Dragons' 5th edition. These towering behemoths are not just big, they're terrifyingly powerful. According to the Monster Manual, fire giants have a Challenge Rating (CR) of 9, which means they're a serious threat even for seasoned adventurers. Their strength, durability, and ability to wield massive weapons make them formidable foes. I once ran a campaign where my party had to face one, and it nearly wiped them out. Their fire immunity and high hit points mean you need a solid strategy to take them down. If you're not prepared, a fire giant can turn your adventure into a disaster real quick.

How Does An Archmage Level Up In D&D 5e Campaigns?

4 Answers2025-08-26 18:13:00

There's something wonderfully theatrical about the phrase 'becoming an archmage' at my table — it isn't one single mechanical trick, it's a story told in levels, loot, and choices.

Mechanically, in 5e you level up the same way any character does: through experience points or milestones the DM chooses. As you gain class levels you unlock higher spell slots and spell levels, new class features, ability score improvements (or feats), and for wizards specifically you add spells to your spellbook when you level. Hit 17th+ as a full caster and you get access to 9th-level spells, which is a huge milestone for anyone calling themselves an archmage. Multiclassing, feats like 'War Caster', and invocations or pact boons change the feel too.

But the crown of archmage often mixes roleplay and rewards: researching lost rituals, crafting or claiming a 'Staff of the Magi' or other artifacts from the 'Dungeon Master's Guide', acquiring ritual-only spells, and performing long-term projects during downtime. If you want post-20 progression, talk to your DM about epic boons, legendary items, or running a campaign arc where your character founds a wizard college. To me, the best archmage moments are when the player combines the mechanical peak — 9th-level spells, signature features like 'Spell Mastery' or 'Signature Spell' — with a narrative of study, bargains, and a tower full of weird curiosities.

Can A Beholder Be Redeemed In D&D Roleplay Campaigns?

2 Answers2025-08-30 02:34:20

I've run campaigns where I turned the room cold just by putting a beholder on the table — literally and figuratively. To me, the question isn't a binary 'can' or 'can't'; it's a story problem and a mechanical one. Beholders are built in lore as xenophobic, paranoid, and biologically predisposed to seeing everything as a threat. That makes full-bodied, cheerful redemption implausible without careful groundwork. But plausible redemption? Absolutely — if you're willing to reshape expectations and accept consequences.

Mechanically, a few levers make this work. Start small: a young, gnome- or tiefling-sized beholder-kin is easier to sympathize with than a Great One entrenched in a lair with antimagic cone and thirty eyestalks. Use variants from 'Volo's Guide to Monsters' as inspiration, or homebrew a hobgoblin-sized aberration that grew up exposed to different ideas. Let its paranoia be a trait, not a prison: give it moments of curiosity, an object or memory that humanizes it, or a debt to the party. Replace instant alignment flipping with slow, player-driven scenes — therapy-style conversations by campfires, a captured book that changes its worldview, or a godlike vision from a deity in 'Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes' style cosmology. Let its decisions be visible: it saves someone from its species, refuses an eyestalk ray during a fight, or protects a town it once hunted.

Narratively, consequences make the redemption interesting. NPCs may never fully trust it; other beholders or beholder-kin might target it as traitor; and players will need safety valves and vetoes so everyone feels agency. I find it rewarding to shift the arc to “earned trust” instead of “mystical cleanse.” Even if the beholder never becomes a warm, hugging companion, it can become a complex ally — a guardian with a psychological scar, an obsessive librarian, or an exile who protects the party's secrets while still flinching at loud noises. If you want a softer experiment, try a one-shot where the party negotiates with a young beholder for its freedom in exchange for a promise; it's a neat way to test tone before committing. I love seeing groups wrestle with the moral gray of these monsters — it makes sessions feel alive and a little dangerous in the best way.

What Are The Racial Traits Of Half-Dragons 5e In D&D?

4 Answers2025-07-15 19:02:15

Half-dragons in Dungeons & Dragons 5e are one of the most fascinating hybrid races, blending the raw power of dragons with mortal versatility. They inherit a draconic ancestor's breath weapon, dealing damage based on the dragon's type—fire for red, cold for white, etc. Their scales grant natural armor, boosting AC, and they have resistance to the damage type tied to their lineage. Half-dragons also gain darkvision and a powerful presence that can intimidate foes.

Their strength and charisma get a +2 and +1 boost, making them ideal for paladins or sorcerers. Unlike full dragons, they lack wings or a tail attack, but their hybrid nature lets them thrive in diverse roles. Playing a half-dragon means embracing both their majestic heritage and mortal struggles, whether as a noble warrior or a rogue with a fiery temper. The racial traits make them formidable yet balanced, perfect for players who crave dragon-like power without overshadowing the party.