saudade (n). : deep emotional state of longing for an absent something or someone that one loves. moreover, it often carries knowledge that the object of longing might never return. _____ "jeongguk-ah," seokjin's sudden voice echoed. jeongguk's round eyes lifted from the cement sidewalk and visually grazed against seokjin's hand swaying at his side. "네 [yes]?" "what would you do if someone you looked up to left you?" "i would cry forever." an answer so simple, yet carrying so much worth. it was a short answer, but everything about it was wrong. it brought a pang to seokjin's heart.

ukiyo (n.) ⇒ "the floating world" - living in the moment, detached from the bothers of life. _____ taehyung had always told himself he felt like he was losing something, though he had never gotten to grasp what that something was. he always felt as though even with his best friends by his side, that hole of loneliness could never be repaired because nobody could ever be so grand that happiness would be a part of his life. that's what he believed. until he started showing up. rankings: #3 - hangul (by 7.5.19) #1 - hangul (by 7.8.19) #8 - graphic content #7 - aufanfic

Aerith always believed she was an ordinary mortal-clumsy, geeky, and completely out of place in the world. But on the eve of her 18th birthday, she discovers a shocking truth: she's no ordinary girl, but the long-lost daughter of the Fates, destined to rule the Underworld as Hades' queen. Thrown into the realm of gods and monsters, Aerith must learn to navigate her new life among immortal beings, where loyalty and power shift like the winds. Tutored by gods, pursued by ancient rivalries, and bound to Hades-a brooding, powerful god who's been waiting for her for centuries-Aerith faces the daunting challenge of learning how to rule an entire realm while still figuring out how to be herself. Can she rise to the challenge of ruling alongside the enigmatic Hades, or will the forces that oppose her destiny tear their fated union apart? With humor, heart, and a touch of magic, Aerith must learn the ropes of royalty and love in a world where even the gods themselves play by their own rules. How to be a Queen is a fun and fresh take on Greek mythology, blending romance, adventure, and self-discovery into an unforgettable journey through the immortal world.

Tessa Young is an 18 year old college student with a simple life, excellent grades, and a sweet boyfriend. She always has things planned out ahead of time, until she meets a rude boy named Hardin, with too many tattoos and piercings who shatters her plans.