Separated by worlds and a warped tragedy, their souls fight to reconnect. Erelia spends her waking hours waiting for the night. Every time her eyes close, she faces a man who listens and holds her close in a lover's embrace. His arms are familiar, but his face is forgotten. He becomes her comfort, one she obsesses over. Awoken 500 years early from his curse, Noxus obsesses over the woman in his dreams. He'll do anything to have her to himself; no matter how vile the action is. She's his, she has always been his. Worlds separate them, and fate tries to keep them apart. Will they find the warmth their past held, or fall to their mutual obsession and ruin the world together? Possible inconsistent updates!

An ancient cathedral guards a relic with the power to restore the kingdom, war-torn and poverty-stricken, to its former glory. However, the magic on the cathedral will only grant entry to the innocent---anyone over the age of sixteen is considered too old. Every year, a child under sixteen is sent by the king to restore their home to glory. But this year, Dawn Jolene Agosto is sent to the cathedral to restore her home. One chance to save her kingdom. Magic is in the air. Failure is not an option. What lessons will she learn? Who will she meet? Read this story to find out!

Taken in by a man to save her from death, Katirina thought she'd have it easy, somebody to finally care about her; but the cursed, the unfortunate ones don't get a happily ever after. His world is cruel, and he is the iron fist binding all its people. She was only eight, she had no idea what devil-made deal she was accepting when she took his hand. Casimir has never known a world outside bloodshed and the daily struggle to survive. He has always known what he was capable of and his purpose. He was born and raised for his position, besides the man holding this world beneath his iron fist. One who's never lived this life and another who's entire purpose was to serve... one finding love, another learning to love, both twisted, both risking everything to achieve a happy ending. Will their ending end in a heartbreaking disaster? Or will they finally be at peace with their inner selves and learn to love one another and to live life as it was handed to them? Weekly updates on Mondays ⚠️warnings⚠️ First this is very... very dark in the beginning and has several dark themes littered through. Child neglect Child abuse Unsettling father/(Adopted) daughter relationship (not pedophilia but icky none-the-less) Emotional abuse Underaged substance use, drinking and drugs Manipulation (mass amounts) Violence (high levels) torture murder murder in very gory ways bar fights that get nasty

(UNDERGOING REWRITING) "I want to live a life where I can be truly happy!" Ethan Emerson was a normal 23-year-old man who grew up in a loving neighborhood but was forced to face hardship after hardship, which took his loved ones away. After being forced to settle for existing rather than living, Ethan hit rock bottom. After losing his life to a street thug while protecting a group of girls, he reincarnates into he finds a world worth living in - a world filled with magic and monsters. Follow him on his journey as he takes a second chance at life to start anew, or perhaps run into his past again. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Genre: Fantasy, Reincarnation Book Type: Light Novel Tags: Male Protagonist, Isekai, Romance, Harem, Mystery, Drama, Academy, Magic, Action, Adventure, Dark Fantasy, Suspense ---------------------------------------------------------------- Reborn Veteran is now on other platforms! If you have a registered account, feel free to read it on the listed platforms below: Scribble Hub : https://www.scribblehub.com/series/999148/retired-soldier-reincarnates-as-an-aristocrat-in-another-world/ ---------------------------------------------------------------- DISCLAIMER: This story contains the following content: Heavy violence, strong language, implications or depictions of trauma, and situational suggestive language. Not recommended for those under the age of fifteen. Reader discretion advised. ---------------------------------------------------------------- (A/N: All art belongs to their respective owners. None of the art used in this story is mine. But, this storyline is my original piece.)