2023
10 stories
Pride and Prejudice by kooljay
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"Pride and Prejudice is an 1813 romantic novel of manners written by Jane Austen. The novel follows the character development of Elizabeth Bennet, the dynamic protagonist of the book, who learns about the repercussions of hasty judgments and eventually comes to appreciate the difference between superficial goodness and actual goodness. A classic piece filled with comedy, its humour lies in its honest depiction of manners, education, marriage and money during the Regency era in Great Britain. Mr Bennet of Longbourn estate has five daughters, but because his property is entailed it can only be passed from male heir to male heir. Consequently, Mr Bennet's family will be destitute upon his death. Because his wife also lacks an inheritance, it is imperative that at least one of the girls marry well to support the others upon his death, which is a motivation that drives the plot. Jane Austen's opening line--"It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife"-is a sentence filled with irony and sets the tone for the book. The novel revolves around the importance of marrying for love, not simply for economic gain or social prestige, despite the communal pressure to make a good (i.e., wealthy) match." -Wikipedia More readable version of "Pride and Prejudice" from the Gutenberg library.
Psycho Pass: Redemption (UPDATING) by meli-r
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In a society where one's psychological state is quantified by the Psycho Pass-a numerical definition of the soul-preemptive judgment prevails. Orchestrated by the Ministry of Welfare's vast surveillance network, the Sibyl System, this world foretells destinies before actions unfold. Set three years before the events that shape Psycho Pass season 1, the tale unravels around Takahashi Yashiro, a student at Oso Academy. Drawn into an investigation that defies societal norms, her journey takes an unexpected turn. Amid a city grappling with uncanny public exhibitions of human bodies, Yashiro's path intersects with that of a professor. As she unravels revelations that blur the lines between justice and morality, she navigates a realm overshadowed by a serial murderer with an unsettling artistic vision. This series was created with the intention of analyzing the world of Psycho Pass through my characters and those of the anime. It is a story of mystery and philosophical reflection on the state and the individual, freedom and reason, covering issues related to ethics, politics and even economics. It is about a woman who seeks to inspire others to develop their human potential, and decides to rebel against a collectivist society. Makishima Shougo/OC Touma Kouzaburou/OC Sequel: Psycho Pass Apology of an Endgame
LOTUS | ManxBoy by erissss___
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[PSYCHOLOGICAL | ANGST] "The fuck are you doing here?" I snap my head back up, and blink. Uhm. "Welcome to LOTUS. How can I help you-" "Shut up, brat. Aren't you a little too young to be here?" Yeah, I already hate him. ~~~ There's a new guest at LOTUS HOTEL. Daniel's pretty sure the man already hates him. ~~~ **WARNINGS: Psychological, Heavy Angst, PTSD, Age Difference, Past Child Abuse, Hurt/Comfort, ManxBoy
Targets (Sue Thomas FBEye) by JSMarlo
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Jack and Sue become expendable witnesses.
Beloved Murderer by SEFalconer
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When Elora moves to Everbrook her intoxicating fascination with the mysterious and murderous Mason begins. When she first encounters Mason, he places a knife to her throat and attempts to murder her, but instead of being afraid Elora is drawn to him like a moth to a flame. Mason hates her for learning about his murderous ways but even he soon realises that he would prefer to kiss her than kill her. As Elora begins to break down the barriers around Mason's heart, she starts to realise that not everything in her life is as it seems. The town she lives in, the people she thought she knew, and the man she loves, may not be who she thinks they are. Love is all that matters to Elora, but will that be enough to save her town from the sinister plans of the malicious murderer plaguing Everbrook, Marlemore?
THE WITNESS {YIZHAN} (COMPLETED ✅✅) by ailovexiaowang
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The murder committed by a mysterious killer in the downtown areas in Beijing. An investigator from a police department fights to solve it with the help from a witness who accidentally saw the murder.
Murder You by Writing_Utensils
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"Sometimes, I get these urges." "To do what?" "Murder you." …Or the one where a boy feels the need to murder his boyfriend.
My last crime Alone by noeline_de_rose
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Y/N calls doesn't herself a "professional criminal", but everyone else does. She likes to play. Somehow she's working with a detective trying to solve crimes and being a criminal all at once, but it won't last for long... Also she sucks at romantic relationships and it's pretty obvious.
The Tenant by Motsplash
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There is a house, notable for its lack of any interesting feature, that serves as home to four tenants. The last of these leads the reader down corridors of mystery and wonder. There's something about that place that makes him feel all is not well with his fellow housemates, none of whom he has ever seen. Pressure is put on him to find out more and his curiosity takes him down a path on which, once started, there is no turning back.
Loving Lyra by cori7g8
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Lyra Mitchell is the owner and operator of 'The Sweet Spot', a local bakery in New York. One day, when a little girl walks in, Lyra's life changes forever. Brandon Cole is the CEO of Cole Enterprises. Rich and young, he is any girl's perfect man. And while Brandon had a wide selection of girls to choose from, he wasn't interested. The only girls who had a place in his heart were his mother and his daughter. But one little phone call changes it all.