A shard of glass. Smooth along one edge, jagged along the other. Sharp enough to spill blood. He'd stolen it from the shattered porcelain days ago, when Seungcheol killed the servant who had tried to help him. He'd hidden it beneath the mattress, letting the idea ferment like venom in his veins. And tonight... Tonight, he would end the monster who had chained him to this hell. His breath trembled out as he whispered into the dark: "I'm sorry... but this is the only way." His fingers slid over his abdomen, a single tear slipping free. "Forgive me... little one."

"The heir of this empire must always prioritize the well-being of the people, Seungcheol. That is your duty," the empress declared firmly. "Mingyu, this madness must end. Deep down, you know what you're doing is wrong," he continued, his voice filled with urgency. "I love you-that much I know," Seungkwan whispered, his hand trembling as he held a knife to his wrist. "But we can never be together, Your Highness," Vernon murmured, his voice breaking as he tried to reason with him. "Jisoo, enough of this game. Please, wake up," someone pleaded, desperation lacing their words. "Chan, I love you. Could you choose me over them?" Hoseok asked, his eyes filled with a silent plea. chuckle echoing through the room. "Soon, please, let me help you. Let me heal you," Jihoon begged, his hands pressing against the wound to stop the bleeding. "Please, let me go, Hoon. My love for you will never fade," the other replied weakly. Ships: Jeongcheol Seoksoo Junhao Soonhoon Minwon/Meanie Verkwan Hobichan

*Mpreg Jeonghan had a bitter childhood filled with loneliness and pain. But when his mother remarried, everything changed. For the first time, he felt what it was like to have a loving home, with a caring mother, a doting stepfather and most of all a protective older brother who made him feel safe, wanted and loved. It was everything he has longed for. But as the years passed, the comfort of brotherhood began to twist into something deeper and something dangerous. Jeonghan finds himself drawn to his older brother in ways he can't explain. In ways he knows he shouldn't. It was something a little brother should never feel for his own brother. Will Jeonghan risk everything for love?

What will happen when some tortured hearts will meet their saviours? Will they push them away or they will let their guards down? Will love be able to change their destiny? Seventeen multiship ff. I may make mistakes in story at some places since it's my first story please forgive me.