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APHRODISIA

APHRODISIA

Emily exclaims “ How did we not notice it that night. Oh my fucking god!” While the girls are still beside themselves with shock, a moment of epiphany hits me. Marcello Andres…son of Hernandez Andres of Paradise Group? The new client I just got? It’s official , I’m going to lose my job. It was an unspoken rule at work to not get involved with the clients in a personal way outside of work but here I am, pregnant for the client before I even sign the contract.
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The Orphan Luna's Rejection

The Orphan Luna's Rejection

This is the new beginning I’ve been looking forward to. It’s time to move on and choose happiness. The geeky girl who was the butt of everyone’s jokes is gone. I won’t allow anyone to ruin today for me, especially not Arthur. The day flies by in a blur of pampering, courtesy of Luna Raine. When I finally stand before the mirror, I barely recognise myself. My long black hair tumbles in glossy waves, my sage-green eyes shimmer with silver and green shadow, and nude gloss softens my lips. It feels like wearing a mask, a disguise. I can do this. A fresh start with my wolf, and hopefully somewhere far away with my mate.
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The Queen of Shadows

The Queen of Shadows

His own release followed, filling her with a warmth that seemed to spread to her very core, a declaration of his claim on her soul. As they lay together, hearts racing and breaths mingling, Persephone felt more alive than she had in eons. This coupling was not just a joining of bodies; it was a fusion of power and passion that could send tremors through the very fabric of Olympus itself. Orion's manhood, still semi-erect, lay nestled within her, a testament to the primal instincts that ruled them both. Her breasts, lush and full, were still sensitive to the touch, each beat of her heart sending a pulse of pleasure through her.
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Redemption of The Dragon Prince

Redemption of The Dragon Prince

Her father, in order to curry favor with our brother Segundus and save his beloved mate, sold his daughter to him to be used as his Technician slave. Taking a tray of jars to a nearby crystallizer, his tale wraps around his mates for a moment, giving her comfort. Kora looks up, and as their eyes meet, I can almost feel the love and peace passing between them. Of the two of them, Orion is the more empathic, passionate of the two, his emotions hot and on the surface like his mother, Ona. Kora is cooler, more calculating like her own father Tritus, able to keep her feelings hidden underneath a mask of stillness.
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The alpha's chosen - Crow Island

The alpha's chosen - Crow Island

It’s because my Oriska nature is attracted to those who need it most. I blinked without understanding what an Oriska was. — I’m sorry, I speak as if Her Highness was born on Corvo Island and knew that the world of humans goes far beyond just humans. An Oriska is a kind of woman who is born with an ability to reassure people around her. It’s not something I can turn on or off inside me, all the people who know me are attracted to my Oriska aura, and I’m attracted to people who need me. I end up being drawn to them and bonding suddenly. Oriskas are basically like a walking tranquilizer, but much more effective than anyone else.
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Dear Billionaire Ex, I am more than an arranged marriage

Dear Billionaire Ex, I am more than an arranged marriage

“But matching exactly with the signals we’ve been tracking from Aethelgard. Ari’s resonance is being tuned from here.” Ben leaned closer to the map. “That’s desert. Nothing but sand for hundreds of miles.” Hayes continued, “Not exactly. There’s a facility. Buried. Shielded. Built deep underground. And the code-name from the intercepted messages?” Jason’s eyes narrowed. “What was it?” Hayes answered in a voice like ice. “The Oracle.” Everyone in the room turned toward Dr. Thorne, who closed his eyes. “It’s her,” he said softly. “Evelina. She called herself that, once. She believed she could predict the collapse of human systems and rebuild them through resonance.”
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The Orphan's Goddess

The Orphan's Goddess

that the money lent by the orphanage was just enough to last for a month. Good thing that my orphanage had an educational program which helped me finish high school and this aided me to get a job easily at the inventory department of Lyla’s Café. I must admit that everything went smoothly, maybe I was truly lucky. However, I still wanted to have that space wherein I don't have to think about anything, but even though I do, I don't want to become an empty space which is who I am at the moment. My thoughts went to a halt when I heard a loud bang from a harshly closed door and when I traced as to where it came from I saw a young lady wearing a light, white cocktail dress with hair so soft as t
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Hades SASSY Persephone

Hades SASSY Persephone

To her, He was calm, mature and little bit cold but in reality, He was over obsessive, cruel and darker than the HADES. But for his PERSEPHONE, He could only show his gentle side to her. Because He Was SHIV : The Destroyer ... How's the chapter readers? Thank you ShineeSunshine ♥️
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The Great Goblin Emperor

The Great Goblin Emperor

In his head, the ex-tenant of the present body is nearing to him from upward extending his hand toward Azalias. In this dire situation, Azalias grabbed his hand and his nightmarish endless pool corridor vanished. Now they were standing in a forest where gross looking goblins are doing their daily life activities. Azalias looked around him with surprise and asked the young man in front of him, "Who are you? Where am I?" The young man who looked like an elf but a bit with greenish hued skin instead of elvish milky smooth skin, replied to him, "I am Oron. Or you can say a little bit of leftover consciousness of the previous owner of this body."
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Clandestine: Hidden World

Clandestine: Hidden World

He replied icily. Clancy still hovered before him, determined and assured like he could easily take down the elder God "What offer do you suggest." He inquired. Orus laughed no more, he suddenly just grew angry on how determined Clancy was. He was mad for a puny human as small as an ant to approach and force him to template an offer, such a miserable offer. Orus has been and will always be one of the most complicated entity in the universe as we know it. At least, one of the best amongst few. Orus was obsessed and figures in his exact copy appeared ranging from thousands to millions. In little seconds, Clancy was heavily surrounded.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Orpheus in 'Orpheus in the Underworld' is a fascinating character rooted in Greek mythology, but with a twist that makes him stand out in this particular adaptation. The original myth paints him as this incredibly talented musician whose love for Eurydice drives him to descend into the underworld to bring her back. His music is so powerful it moves Hades and Persephone to grant his request—with the infamous condition that he can't look back at her until they reach the surface. Spoiler: he does, and loses her forever. It's this tragic, poetic tale of love, loss, and human frailty that's been retold countless times.

But 'Orpheus in the Underworld'—especially Jacques Offenbach's operetta—flips the script entirely. Here, Orpheus isn't some heartbroken hero; he's kinda a jerk. The operetta is a satire, poking fun at the original myth and societal norms of the time. Orpheus and Eurydice have a strained marriage, and when she gets whisked away to the underworld, he's more relieved than devastated. The gods are depicted as frivolous and ridiculous, and the whole thing leans into absurdity. It's hilarious and irreverent, with that iconic 'Can-Can' music underscoring the chaos. This version of Orpheus is less about tragic heroism and more about exposing human flaws through comedy.

What I love about these contrasting portrayals is how they show the flexibility of myth. Orpheus can be a symbol of undying love or a punchline about marital discontent, depending on the storyteller's angle. Offenbach's take might not be 'canon,' but it's a refreshing reminder that even ancient stories can be twisted into something playful. Personally, I’ve always been drawn to the original myth’s melancholy, but there’s something irresistibly fun about seeing gods and heroes stripped of their grandeur and made to dance.

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