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Evangeline Rose is an omega with no memories of her past. Orphaned at a young age she was taken in by the Alpha of the Silver Mountain pack. Grateful for her life and all she has; she keeps her wishes and desires a secret. But what happens when she comes of age and her life is destroyed by those that she holds dear? When heart-breaking truths come to light, she is forced into the grasp of a beast; an Alpha Prince known to be ruthless, dangerous, and cruel. A fate she tries to escape but finds herself trapped with no solution in sight. With recurring nightmares that haunt her nights begin to increase, foreshadowing a terrifying truth, Evangeline needs to get to the bottom of whatever it is that is plaguing her life before it catches up to her. A prince of darkness and an omega orphan, they are worlds apart yet destined to collide. When secrets, lies, and a forgotten curse come into play, they are forced to embark upon a journey filled with passion, hatred, and temptation. Mixed in with a forced union, old flames, and manipulation, Evangeline is plunged into a game larger than her. Will she be able to make it through, or will she succumb to those around her? Follow me on IG at author.muse and FB author muse

155 Chapters

My Cruel Mate

"You are no one to me. You are nothing, and don’t ever expect anything from me. You were brought here to play the part of a Luna and satisfy my sexual desires," my mate and new alpha said, without any remorse or affection in his gaze. Tears welled up in my eyes, but I refused to cry for the man who sleeps with other women in my presence. I looked him in the eyes and answered, "Yes." "No," he growled. "Yes, Alpha," I repeated, and he walked past me. Once he was out of sight, my legs gave out, and tears rolled down my cheeks. "You’re pregnant, Luna. Congratulations." My world stopped as I looked at the doctor. She was happy that the pack would have an heir, but I wasn't. You can't be when you've suffered so much at the hands of your fated mate. So, I ran. I ran and ran, but it wasn’t far enough to escape the mighty alpha. Follow me on Instagram - @authorsunshine97.

9.5

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Revenge After Divorce

Olivia’s best friend Sandra turned against her, spoke ill about her to her husband, convinced him that she caused her fall that resulted in her miscarriage, stole from him and that she has been stealing from him for months. Also, that Olivia has been secretly taking prevention pills because she didn’t want to have a child with Nick. She convinced him that Olivia was still in love with her high school sweetheart, Marcus. In his anger, Nick sent his wife to prison and moved on with his wife’s best friend, Sandra. Will their relationship last, was Olivia going to get her revenge and her husband back?

9.6

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Winning His Ex-Wife Back

Treated like a piece of trash by her husband whom she was forced into an arranged marriage with, Aliya tried to make her marriage work, despite her husband's cruel attitude toward her. She thought she could eventually change his mind from hating her, however, she realized along the line that some things are better left the way they are, to avoid destruction. Since she couldn't keep up with her husband promiscuous lifestyle and hurting her emotionally, Aliya decided to escape from this hell of a marriage when she was pregnant, but things changed with her husband as soon as she left, as the young man realized he couldn't do without her. Will she come back to the man that treated her like a piece of trash before? Will she find happiness and peace in her marriage even if she decided to come back?

8.8

148 Chapters

The Billionaires Heirs Series

Ashley Black thought she had it all. The perfect marriage and the perfect husband until one night he came home breaking her heart into a million pieces. "You will walk out of this marriage as you came into it, with only your clothes. You won't get sent nor will you get a house or a car. Sign them and get lost." I fight back the tears as I signed the papers and when I look at him I almost gasp as I saw the hate he has as he look at me. "The day you realize you made a mistake it will be too late," I tell him emotionless as I walked to the door just as I was about to step out I feel someone grabbing my arm hard making me whimper, "Why would I want someone as disgusting, ugly as you again? I'm glad I finally got rid of you why would I want to come running back to you Ash?" I feel my heart shattered into a million pieces as I hear him say those hurtful words. Ashley left the house heartbroken and pregnant after he chased her away. Five years later Adrian realized the mistake he made back then but the question is will Ashley forgive him? Find out what will happen between Ashley and Adrian in this romance.

9.2

537 Chapters

The Almighty Lord Caspian

Caspian Lynch's wife has had enough of him being poor. She asks for a divorce on the night before his birthday mercilessly!"One day, when you and I meet again, open your eyes and see for yourself who I really am!"Who on earth is this delivery guy? Why do they call him "Lord Caspian"? It seems there's more to him that meets the eye!

9.7

902 Chapters

How Does Sentimentality Enhance Character Depth In Novels?

4 Answers2025-08-27 00:04:10

On rainy evenings when I'm flipping through a well-worn paperback with a mug gone lukewarm, I feel how sentimentality quietly makes characters breathe. It isn't just about making readers cry—it's a toolkit for interior life. When an author lingers on a character's habit, a faded sweater, or the exact way someone hums a tune, those small sentimental anchors let me map the person in my head. Suddenly they have histories that tug at me, even if those histories are only hinted at.

Sentimentality gives scenes a soft gravity. It lets past and present overlap so choices feel earned: a minor kindness becomes meaningful, a long-avoided apology swings the plot. I love when writers balance it—no syrupy exposition, just honest detail that sparks recognition. Think of the ache in 'Norwegian Wood' or the quiet nostalgia in 'Your Name'—those moments don't overwrite complexity; they deepen it.

If I had one tip for budding writers, it would be to trust specific, imperfect details. The more tangible the memory or the mundane ritual, the truer the sentiment feels, and the more the character lives beyond the page.

What Role Does Sentimentality Play In Anime Endings?

4 Answers2025-08-27 08:17:00

Watching an anime ending that leans into sentimentality can feel like the final chord of a song you didn't realize was playing the whole time. For me that moment often hits on a midnight rewatch, when the credits roll and the soundtrack swells; scenes I'd skimmed before suddenly land because the show has been cueing emotional payoffs all along.

Sentimentality in endings acts as emotional shorthand: it bridges character growth, theme, and the viewer's own feelings. When it's earned—like in 'Clannad: After Story' or 'Anohana'—it gives catharsis and a sense of completion. When it's clumsily applied, it can feel manipulative, like the creators waved a tear-inducing instrument and expected everyone to cry. I also love how some endings use bittersweet tones to keep things open, nudging you toward reflection rather than neat closure. Personally, I often make a playlist from those final themes and let the credits play out; it’s my little ritual for processing the story and holding onto the mood a bit longer.

Do Fans Prefer Sentimentality In Book Adaptations?

4 Answers2025-08-27 17:26:41

If I'm honest, I find myself rooting for a little sentimentality in book-to-screen adaptations more often than not. When a film or series leans into feeling — whether it's a hushed reunion scene, a lingering look, or a tearful line that lands just right — it gives the audience a place to emotionally attach. That doesn't mean everything should become saccharine; what matters is that the emotion feels earned and connected to the characters' journeys.

Sometimes the original prose lets you luxuriate in an internal monologue for pages, so adaptations have to find visual or dialogic equivalents. I've seen adaptations that add a heartbeat of sentimentality and it actually clarifies motivations that books hinted at but didn’t fully dramatize. Other times, added sentiment can feel manipulative — like the filmmaker is attempting to force tears rather than trust the material.

So yeah, I tend to prefer sentimentality when it deepens the story. If you're adapting 'The Lord of the Rings' or even something intimate like 'Your Name', a well-placed emotional moment can transform a good adaptation into a great one. I usually judge by whether the moment grows out of character and context; if it does, I’ll likely be reaching for tissues and not rolling my eyes.

Which Directors Rely On Sentimentality For Emotional Payoff?

4 Answers2025-08-27 04:39:22

There’s something comforting and aggravating about films that lean hard on sentiment — comforting because those tearful payoffs hit a nerve, aggravating because sometimes it feels like the director is pressing the syrup button and waiting for the audience to sob on cue.

To me, directors who frequently rely on sentimentality include Nick Cassavetes (think 'The Notebook') and Richard Curtis ('Love Actually'), who practically blueprint romantic tearjerks. Nancy Meyers’ movies often wrap comfort, neat interiors, and soft music around emotional beats until they become warm, inevitable moments. James Cameron in 'Titanic' and Baz Luhrmann in 'Moulin Rouge!' use heightened romance and operatic gestures to push feeling to the surface. Even Spielberg can drift toward sentimentalism with his nostalgic framing and swelling scores in films like 'E.T.'.

That said, I don’t always mind it—sentimentality is a tool. When it’s earned through character depth and honest stakes, it feels cathartic. When it’s cheapened by manipulative music cues or underdeveloped arcs, it rankles. I usually end up defending the director or roasting the scene depending on whether my heart was genuinely won over or just nudged by a violin.

How Do Authors Balance Sentimentality With Realism?

4 Answers2025-08-27 19:21:38

There's a soft line I skitter along when I write or get lost in a book: how much to give the reader to feel and how much to show them that life actually hurts. I tend to lean on small specifics rather than sweeping declarations. A scene where a character crumples a movie ticket in their palm after a breakup says more than a paragraph of buttoned-up sentiment. Sensory details—how the coffee cools, the radio playing a scratched-out song—anchor emotion in reality.

I also trust consequences. If a scene wants to be tender, I let choices have weight. Sentimentality works when it grows out of believable stakes; otherwise it rings hollow. Some writers balance this by layering humor or contradiction into emotional moments, which makes the warmth feel earned instead of forced.

Lastly, I pay attention to rhythm. Sentimentality needs breathing room: short beats, then a longer reflective line. That ebb keeps things honest, and it’s how I keep my own writing from sliding into melodrama, whether I’m jotting notes on a napkin or reworking a draft late at night.

Why Do Movie Trailers Use Sentimentality To Drive Tickets?

4 Answers2025-08-27 15:18:45

My take? Trailers tug at your heart because feelings stick harder than facts. I watch trailers like snacks before a big meal: sometimes I want to laugh, sometimes I want to cry, and when a two-minute clip makes me mist up, it’s doing its job. Filmmakers know sentimentality shortcuts a viewer’s guard — a wistful montage, a reunion hug, a child’s wonder — and suddenly I’ve mentally signed up to care about characters I’ve never met.

On a practical level, sentimental beats are shareable. I’ve literally texted a trailer to friends because a melody or a single tear-jerking shot hit me; that ripple effect equals free advertising. Also, emotion simplifies complexity: instead of explaining plot points, trailers sell you a feeling. I’d rather feel the promise of nostalgia or hope than decode a twisty synopsis. As a longtime movie fan, I can sniff out when a trailer is manipulating me, but I still fall for it — especially when a song swells just right. It’s part craft, part psychology, and a little bit of magic, and I enjoy dissecting why a two-minute clip makes me want a ticket.

How Do Soundtracks Use Sentimentality To Evoke Nostalgia?

4 Answers2025-08-27 07:31:50

There’s something almost mischievous about how a soundtrack tugs at the heart—like it knows the exact phrase in your memory to pull. For me, sentimental scoring often uses very simple melodic shapes (stepwise motion, little arpeggios) that mimic lullabies or nursery tunes. That simplicity makes the music feel familiar before we consciously recognize it. Composers then layer production touches—warm reverb, a bit of tape saturation, maybe an intimate piano recorded close—that creates the feeling of an old recording you dug up from a shoebox.

I’ve caught myself on late-night walks where a lonely harmonic shift—say a minor iv resolving unexpectedly to the tonic—suddenly turns otherwise neutral streetlights into a scene from 'Spirited Away'. Motifs matter too: a two-note figure repeated, varied, and passed between instruments becomes a mnemonic hook. Sound effects like distant rain, a creaky chair, or the low hum of a city mixed subtly into the score act like scent triggers; they anchor the melody to an imagined place, and that place is where nostalgia lives for each listener.

Can Sentimentality Hurt Credibility In Literary Fiction?

4 Answers2025-08-27 10:17:11

There's a stubborn charm to sentimental writing that gets me every time — a rainy afternoon, a warm cup, and suddenly I'm suspicious of my own tears. But sentimentality can absolutely hurt credibility in literary fiction when it feels like a shortcut. If an author leans on clichés, overt melodrama, or an obvious tug-at-the-heartstrings moment without earning it through character detail and honest stakes, the reader smells the effort and disengages.

When the emotion is earned — through contradiction, small gestures, or scenes that make you understand a character's history — it builds trust. I think of novels where sadness arises from lived-in specificity rather than broad declarations; those stick with me. On the flip side, I’ve closed books mid-chapter because the prose read like a billboard: loud, declarative, and asking me to feel instead of showing me why.

So yeah, sentimentality can undermine credibility, but it isn’t poisonous. Skillful restraint, layered characterization, and little moments of truth transform sentimental scenes into powerful, believable ones. For me, the charm is watching a writer balance that tightrope and actually make me feel something honest.

When Does Sentimentality Cross Into Melodrama In TV?

4 Answers2025-08-27 07:22:01

There are moments when a TV show reaches right into your chest and squeezes something honest out of you, and those are the scenes I actually love. But sentimentality crosses into melodrama when the show starts doing the squeezing for you—when emotion is signposted with heavy-handed cues instead of being earned. I get twitchy when the music swells every single time a character thinks of their dead parent, or when the camera insists on a slow zoom while someone looks wistfully at a photo. That’s when I feel manipulated.

To me the difference comes down to causality and restraint. If a tearful beat follows a believable arc—small choices, established stakes, and real consequences—it's moving. If it appears because the script needs you to cry now, using coincidence, exposition dumps, or overwrought acting, it tips into melodrama. I think of shows like 'This Is Us' which can be sublime when careful, but sometimes leans on montage-and-score to force the feeling. I find I enjoy scenes more when silence, awkwardness, or a single unsaid line carries the weight. That subtlety rewards patience, and it makes the next genuine cry matter more to me.

What Techniques Create Sentimentality In Visual Storytelling?

4 Answers2025-08-27 22:14:07

There’s something about a lingering close-up that gets me every time. I love how visual stories use camera proximity and framing to make ordinary moments feel monumental: a trembling lip, a fingertip tracing a scar, rain on a window. Close-ups, combined with a slow, deliberate edit, force you into a character’s world and create intimacy. Lighting and color shifts do the heavy emotional lifting too — warm amber tones for nostalgia, desaturated blues for grief — and when a palette changes subtly across a scene it can say more than dialogue ever could.

Sound design and silence are secret weapons. I once watched 'Grave of the Fireflies' with headphones and the way ambient creaks and distant cries were placed in the mix made my chest tighten. Music cues — a recurring piano motif or a single sustained violin note — can thread a story’s emotional throughline, especially when a theme returns in a quieter, altered form.

Props and mise-en-scène handle sentimentality on a quieter level: a chipped mug, a faded postcard, an old sweater become anchors for memory. Montage and time compression help too; by compressing seasons or juxtaposing childhood flashbacks with current shots, filmmakers fold time so you feel history and loss at once. Those are the tricks I find myself watching for, usually with a mug of tea and the urge to rewatch the last ten minutes.