"How can I trust you?"

"You'll have to learn."

Isabella Magaroth was just a child when her new family arrived, though her tale was quite different than anyone could've ever imagined. Four years after her father's death, Isabella encountered the prince of the lands, Blake, and forced herself to shy away despite him clearly being interested in her health.

In every tale, she had been made a maid, but in this tale, cruel unspeakable things happened in her household, and Blake vowed to his father that he would get her out at the right time; for if it was even a minute later, Isabella would've been murdered.

The moment Ella followed Blake into the forest, she wandered into a new world that—even in the medieval times—was considered unreal; a world of witches and angels, magic and sorcery, and Prince Blake was the center of it all.

For she had fallen for one of the fallen.

We all know the story of Elizabeth Bennet and Fitzwilliam Darcy.

This is about his younger adopted sister, Arabella Darcy. The middle child in the Darcy family.

In her first debutante season into The Ton of Society they host the Royal Family of Avalor and her childhood friends Cameron and Robert Baliey.

Love, Luxury and Loyalty all come to play.

"Introduction"

Welcome to "The SATOR Square: A Quick Reference," a concise yet comprehensive guide to one of history's most enigmatic and enduring puzzles. The SATOR Square, a five-by-five grid of Latin words that reads the same in multiple directions, has captivated the minds of scholars, historians, and enthusiasts for centuries. Its discovery in the ruins of ancient Pompeii and its subsequent appearances across Europe and the Mediterranean have sparked countless theories and interpretations, each adding to the rich tapestry of its mystery.

This book aims to provide a clear and accessible overview of the SATOR Square, delving into its historical context, possible meanings, and the various interpretations that have emerged over time. Whether you are a seasoned scholar or a curious newcomer, this quick reference guide will offer valuable insights into the fascinating world of the SATOR Square.

We will begin by exploring the origins and discovery of the SATOR Square, tracing its journey from the ancient ruins of Pompeii to its presence in medieval churches and beyond. We will then examine the various theories that have been proposed to explain its purpose and significance, from Christian symbolism and agricultural charms to magical talismans and cryptographic devices.

In addition to historical and theoretical perspectives, this book will also provide practical information on where the SATOR Square has been found, how it has been used, and what it might mean for us today. By the end of this guide, you will have a well-rounded understanding of the SATOR Square and its place in the annals of history.

The SATOR Square is more than just a word puzzle; it is a window into the minds and beliefs of those who created and used it. As we embark on this journey together, let us keep an open mind and a sense of wonder, for the true beauty of the SATOR Square lies in its ability to inspire and intrigue, even after all these centuries.

Thank you for joining me on this exploration of the SATOR Square. Let us begin our journey into the heart of this ancient enigma.

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This story is an unusual concept. Each chapter is a short story that takes place in each of the 50 states. The states are selected in the order they joined the Union

New Orleans native Corinne Broussard still hasn't gotten over her ex-fiancé two years after he left her for another woman. She has tried hard in the past to get over him, but she's still hung up on him and frequently dreams of them getting back together again, though the dreams are weird to her. Her ex-fiance is in old-fashioned clothes and so is she. Though, in the dreams there is always someone else there. Another man. Someone familiar, yet unfamiliar to her. It's always the same dream too and ends in a massive housefire.

Everything changes when in the French Quarter around midnight, Corinne hears an unusual chamber orchestra in the middle of Jackson Square during Mardi Gras. After the candelight chamber orchestra concert is over, in the midst of it all, she literally runs into a frantic stranger, one of the musicians who claims to have had his flute stolen. It's the other man that she's been dreaming of for the last two years.

When a renowned scholar from a noble family is appointed the Chief Royal Secretary to a the new cold King, an infatuation is ingnited between them. But this newly formed attraction may bring consequences for both of them.

"I was selfish and naïve but when I realize it, everything has been too late."

"If I have another chance, I'll still be selfish but I won't be naïve anymore."

An introvert girl, Feng Ning, chose to live alone after losing everything. Killed in an accident, she woke up as an infant in the ancient time.

Now a princess, how would she fare in a completely different world?

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Note: This is a short story.

(At least, much shorter than my other stories XD)

Story set in fictional world with similar culture to Ancient China.

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In the year of 2023, humans will have to face their ultimate NEMESIS, Demons. Invaders from a reign of unknown dimension threaten every lives in the world we live.

At the same time, there emerge Humans with enigmatic weapons which are capable to summon Demons of different characters and abilities, as their alliance.

With the invasion of demons becoming more and more vigorous, will the Summoners join force eventually to strive for the survival of mankind from extinction? Or will they keep on fighting for their own destined goals?

(All illustrations are drawn by myself. Visit my twitter account https://Twitter.com/pseudocamou to find out more)

Is the fate of villainess bound to the novel? Can the villainess not follow the fate of her? Why must the villainess need to know about the female lead or the male lead? This is what I have read about the novel where a person transmigrated or reincarnated became villainess of the novel, they were so obsessed about the story of the novel not the story of their own life. If to prevent death, just doing something opposite of the novel, because my fate is not bound to the novel but bound to me. I will do the opposite of the novel, and not give any care about the events of the novel, what will go wrong about that? What will go wrong with doing what you want to be?

When hear the word maid, what I know is a woman who dresses in black and white attire. Yet all of that was different when my family sent me to one of the royal family households. They didn't send me a dress like a maid I know. The job isn't like the maid I know where they work around the household; cleaning the room, or accommodating the family with what they need, however, I am stuck in the basement. Where my job isn't maid at all like in the book I read, what I was doing was remedying a herb or making a jam all day. Until I realised when I was in the servant quarter, there was a hierarchy among the maids which I started at the lowest one as Still Room Maid, and for the highest one is the Housekeeper.

“does it ever drive you crazy,

just how fast the night changes?”

All poor Ori desperately wanted was to be a Knight under the Empire and provide for her struggling family. But, who would have thought that getting entangled with the enigmatic Duke's demands would make her a contracted Duchess instead?

Will Ori end up being a pawn in the Duke's game or will she play with his heart instead?

Or, in which, a calm and vengeful duke joins hands with a naive yet stubborn pesant girl to act as his secret duchess and intrigue the evil empress out of her lair and make her go mad. Featuring: misadventures, agressive pinning, and a consistently cute way of addressing eachother.

“...wisdom can rule only in an element dominated by falsehood.”

[You can find it on webnovel @rinne_aurora for early updates.]

Part 8 of the "Sign of the Timez" Series.Now I was sent to Nazi Germany where I had to live with the most evil person in History. Could I turn a blind eye to all the evil or try to change Hitler? I was also in the middle of a war. How would I ever survive this era?