The remains of Earth have been broken up into five Sections- Pacem, Bonum, Victoria, Superstes, and Gloria. They all fight for different characteristics, and each one has a will to win. Bellona, named after the Goddess of War, lives a cruel life under her father, Bane Omner, the ruler of Gloria. All nerves in her brain which contain the ability to have emotions have been swiped by her father, and she always does as he says. At least, until she meets Hayden, whom teaches her maybe- just maybe- she's hasn't lost her mind, and can still feel after all. The first book in the Pain, Love, And Insanity series, this follows Bellona and her decisions which could alter the society, the Sections, and herself.
Blossom in Adversity
Cherishing Hua Zhi
Xi Hua Zhi
惜花芷
Synopsis:
After hiding her skills for fifteen years, Hua Zhi thought she could live a peaceful life as a proper daughter of a prestigious family. However, when the Hua family's fortune began to decline, she had to reveal her true abilities to support the crumbling household.
It became common for her to step forward and take charge, to gallop on horseback, and even to carry a coffin with her siblings to face desperate situations. Her reputation as someone not to be crossed spread throughout the city of Beijing.
She was prepared for the possibility of her family turning against her, and she was prepared to grow old alone. What she didn't expect was for someone to don armor and pledge a lifetime to her before heading off to battle!
It was quite rare for someone to dare marry her in this world!