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A Rose That Refuses to Die

A Rose That Refuses to Die

Eric felt as though he were looking at his younger self. He also loved Avril like that once. However, toward the end, he thought that he'd grown tired and weary of her, and so, he allowed himself to be captivated by another younger, prettier she-wolf instead. And that was how he'd completely lost Avril. By the time he finally came to his senses and wanted to turn back, it was too late. He couldn't even begin to describe the sorrow and bitterness he felt in his heart. He heard that the grounds of the castle Avril lived in had been planted with tons of rosebushes everywhere. And since it was now springtime, the most beautiful time of the year, he figured that the roses were probably blooming a
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The Withered Flower of Silence

The Withered Flower of Silence

I am determined to unravel the secrets that Chiara keeps inside her while I destroy her uncle. As Hans approaches the territory of the country house, the atmosphere is permeated with a serene and silent atmosphere, interrupted only by the soft whisper of the wind that caresses the leaves of the vines that have already caught up with us on the road. The sun shines overhead, casting its warm glow on the idyllic landscape around us. It is a sunny day, but the heat is not oppressive, but rather comforting.
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The Dark Rose

The Dark Rose

A sigh escapes my lips as dread washes over me, realising I didn't have a coat or an umbrella. Absolutely brilliant. Way to go, Rose. I place my hand on the glass door, knowing that soon I will be drenched. I turn to face the old librarian as she approaches the door, "Goodbye." I say softly, then walk out into the freezing cold rain, the wind whipping at my skin and causing my ebony hair to stick to my face.
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The dying of rosehip petals

The dying of rosehip petals

At the end, all that remained was to hear Eric say: "As I was saying earlier, this is something that the two of you are planning. There is no way that I will get involved. However, so long as Jenny is able to do what I mentioned just now, I will have the most support. I'm going to give you two a hand in distracting Stephen so that we can continue our conversation. Anyway, being able to serve others and charm them is another one of my strengths." A difficult night has just passed at Pearl Mansion as a direct result of the passing of Miss White. Another shocking development occurred this morning, and it is shaking everyone up: Miss Rose took poison to end her life. Jenny was ready for this, as
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Thorns & Roses

Thorns & Roses

While it doesn't really bother me because I know I'm gorgeous and do not need anyone to tell me that or otherwise, it is exhausting to stand about and listen to five nitwits whose brains are filled with nothing but the hottest guys in town and high fashion in Vogue spout insults and play tricks on me. I once considered calling them out on their bullshit or even giving one of them a black eye at some point but Ella beat me to it. She's not exactly the most patient person when it comes to dealing with people and she's pretty tough. As the only scholarship students in our year, it's quite easy to identify us as we're required to wear a ‘pride brooch’ as it's called. It's supposed to make us pro
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Tamed By The Lycan Prince

Tamed By The Lycan Prince

CHAPTER THREE -WILHELMINA- I sat listlessly at my vanity, staring at the vase of red roses my soon-to-be husband had sent. The flowers stood tall and proud, their petals unfurling like a lover's promise, but they offered her no solace. The reality of my situation seeped further into my mind as the fresh scent of the roses tainted the air, reminding me of the prestigious life I would soon be entangled in. My heart throbbed within the cage of my ribs, akin to a bird desperately trying to escape its confines.
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Blood Rose

Blood Rose

And the blush that was barely receding was back again. "I'm not a pretty little flower, Roses are as pretty as they are dangerous." He scoffed, standing up and even from where he was standing, I could see that he'll tower over me. He straightened out his suit jacket. Eyes boring into mine. "The only dangerous roses are those with thorns Rose, and you my dear, you have no thorns. You're a pretty little flower, a harmless little flower." He walked towards me till he was standing right Infront of me, towering over me as expected, I craned my neck just too look at him. "I'll be taking my leave now pretty flower, say hi to Mr. Potter for me."
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Rose Without Her Jack

Rose Without Her Jack

Just like me, all he could do was listen to the cries. He fought to break through, throwing himself at the barrier like a wild animal, but it was useless. Eventually, he sank to the ground, defeated. On his knees, head bowed, his tears hit the cold stone like raindrops. Over and over, he whispered my names— "Wendy…" "Rose…" For a long time, I couldn't tell who he was grieving for. Wendy? Or Rose? A low rumble of thunder rolled across the sky. Then the clouds broke. Rain poured down in torrents.
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A Rose’s Thorn

A Rose’s Thorn

She was his responsibility to look after and promised the Lord that he would protect her like a daughter. Rose’s training went well! She thought Cain took it too easy on her, however she was grateful. Her muscles had muscles that hurt, and ones she never knew she had, hurt! By the end of the day she was able to flip that big giant over her from a charge and get away! Next step will be to do it from standing still and then learning to attack back! Rose could barely contain herself, this was happening! Everything she had dreamt about someday accomplishing is on the right track! As she ignored Madame Gruage and went right for a hot soak bath, Rose reflected on that for a minute. “Everything has
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The Black Rose

The Black Rose

I held my breath, breaking out in sweat as his proximity made fear spread through my now shivering frame. "You see... The Black Rose is a bad crowd to stick with. They'll lead you to your death. As a friend and a man who's insanely attracted to you... I advise you to cut all ties with them." His smile remained on his face, his voice still the same low, soft lilt it had been since he started speaking. Yet... There seemed to be venom in every syllable, burning through my skin like acid, making my heart pound painfully against my chest. I was afraid. This man... there was something about him, something sinister. He was going to hurt me. He wanted to hurt me.
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The ending of 'Withered Rose' is one of those bittersweet moments that lingers in your mind long after you finish reading. Without spoiling too much, the protagonist finally confronts the emotional weight of their past choices, symbolized by the recurring motif of the withered rose itself. It’s not a neatly tied-up happy ending—more like a quiet acceptance of life’s imperfections. The rose, which once represented lost love, becomes a metaphor for growth in decay. The final scene leaves you with a mix of melancholy and hope, which I adore because it feels so human.

Honestly, what struck me most was how the author avoided clichés. Instead of a grand reunion or dramatic death, the resolution unfolds in a series of small, intimate moments—a conversation over tea, a letter left unread for years, the way sunlight filters through a dusty window. It’s the kind of ending that makes you want to flip back to the first page and reread everything with fresh eyes, noticing all the subtle foreshadowing you missed initially.

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