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A Acompanhante - Siyoon
{CONCLUÍDA}Após mudar-se para Los Angeles em busca de um recomeço, Heyoon consegue toda a estabilidade financeira que sempre sonhou. Três anos se passaram e, apesar de tentar seguir em frente, ela se vê em uma encruzilhada quando tem que voltar a sua cidade natal para o casamento da sua irmã com o seu ex. Sem um parceiro para o evento, e com a sua vida amorosa estagnada, Heyoon recorre a uma agência de acompanhantes para encontrar alguém perfeito para mostrar a toda a sua família que ela está bem.A única coisa que Heyoon não esperava era que a agência fosse lhe mandar Sina, uma loira que vai derrubar todas as barreiras construídas por Heyoon e virar a sua vida pelo avesso. [Adaptação]• Adaptação do livro "A acompanhante" da autora Natasha Said. Todos os devidos créditos a ela.
Meu tipo ideal (jikook)
Jimin era um menino inocente,tímido e fofo.Mudou de escola por questões financeiras,infelizmente ele era o alvo principal de bullying mas um dia sia vida mudou graças ao moreno chamado junkook que virou seu "tipo ideal"
𝐂𝐎𝐋𝐃, Gojo Satoru
S/n, uma mulher que havia voltado para o Japão não fazia tanto tempo, mas conseguiu conhecer novas pessoas e até criar laços com umas e acabar odiando outras. Criou um laço incrivelmente forte com Suguru Geto e de brinde veio seu melhor amigo Satoru Gojo, nessa jornada, Satoru ajudou a mulher a ter uma boa estabilidade financeira a recomendando para uma empresa parceira, mesmo sendo estrangeira conseguiu um bom cargo por conta de outros fatores influentes, mas, com os acontecimentos, se sentiu enojada e até com uma certa raiva de Satoru enquanto o laço com Suguru ficava mais forte.Mas, tudo muda, certo? Descobrir algo que pode mudar completamente a rota que seguia pode ser um choque para a maioria, e não foi diferente com S/n, que agora procurava uma resposta, mesmo que já estivesse em seu rosto e se recusasse a enxergar tal. Agora, o que iria fazer? Procurar alguém para preencher o vazio? Tentar viver a vida ignorando o ocorrido? Bem, talvez não era a melhor decisão, mas não podemos tentar dar conselhos a alguém que despreza eles.𝟏𝟖+¡𝐟𝐞𝐦𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫!
PreRish- OS/TS/ SS Compilations *COMPLETE*
"I called", she spoke up as he halted halfway on the stairs."I was busy"."In what?" She asked back."Meeting", he breathed out."Must've been very important!" She spoke, her tone laced with ghost of sarcasm."Tomorrow, Prerna. Please"~*~*~*~This is the story of business mogul, Rishabh Bajaj and Prerna Sharma who entered in an alliance solely to fulfil their personal goals. For him, she is but his daughter's mother and for her, a key to help her lover Anurag Basu out of suffering. Is this all there is though?! People fall out of love all the time. People fall in love all the time. But these two will rise and triumph in each other's love.
RENDIDA AO DONO DO MORRO
Maitê é uma jovem Rica ,mas nem tudo é sobre dinheiro .De um lado está tudo mil maravilhas, a vida financeira estável perfeita e por outro está o desprezo por nunca ter tido a atenção necessária dos pais, que vivem em viagens de negócio e quase não tem tempo para conviver com a filha.
Taming the Madam: Domenica (+18)
"What makes you think a young boy like you could care for a woman like me?" "We all know you danced those fingers inside your virgin cunt to the thought of me because your husband's couldn't even hit it, with your blinds open at 1 in the afternoon while I'm lifting woods to build your little husband's gazebo with my shirt off, my sweaty body, you wish it was against yours."----------------A 30-year-old woman has built an impressive empire, but despite her success, her personal life leaves much to be desired. Enter Jaxon Stoll, a 23-year-old who works for his father's gardening business after having to drop out of college due to financial constraints. When Jaxon and his father receive a call from a long-time client, they find themselves working for Jaxon's new employer-and the woman who captivates his interest. What unfolds when their professional and personal lives intersect?©2022-Kiraisawriter. All rights reserved. I do not copy anyone's story, please don't copy mine.
Near The Sands Of Vishwambara
Highest Ranking #2 Previously titled Rising From The AshesThis is a tale of the righteousness of evil and the treachery of good...Treachery, deceit and betrayal are as vital as oxygen to fulfil the destiny of the victorious.The empire of India, a perfect blend of cultures, traditions and bliss, captures the heart of every soul setting feet on its lands. And being born and brought up with the blood of their motherland roaming in their veins, Ashwarth and Svaksha posses a very special place for their India in their hearts.Their India!With its extreme eloquence, this region being predominantly ruled by two dynasties that are at anything but peace with each other was scarred by many eyes. Foreign invasions were a thing easily handled but, it always is the battle which ranged within that would bring about destruction, isn't it?Follow the flow of the mighty Vishwambara, from places where deceit has to be added as a daily dose with food and oxygen to survive and to places where one is ready to succumb to death to prove their loyalty. The land of India, where you never know who is going to stab you next, finds its destiny rewritten by its prospective rulers.But the fate of the victorious is written with the blood of the vanquished, isn't it? And the suppressed are either extremely right or entirely wrong. What if they are actual humans like us, who are neither the plastic models of extreme righteousness nor the pitch black epitomes of pure evil?There sure is difference between your evil and mine, isn't it? Cover credits: @All_AboutAssymetry
Orange, Spirals and Everything Nice
A NaruHina fanfic. Canon setting.Hinata Hyuuga. The gentle, shy and kind first-born of the main Hyuuga household. She had always been perceived as weak as an heiress and a disgrace to the most prestigious clan in all of Konoha. Yet, Hinata persevered in the shinobi world. She chose to get back up on her feet with the help of the orange and ramen loving blonde-head who brought light and warmth to her gloomy world. As our favorite ninjas take on the problems and chaos of the shinobi world, Hinata takes on an extra adventure to love and self-worth as she realizes her unconditional love for the number one, most unpredictable ninja in the world. And it's gonna take the lovely heiress a couple of heartbreaks, changes, loss and sacrifices to finally be able to get the guy she loved all her life. Well, it ONLY took a lot of growing up and the moon almost crashing on earth for Naruto to realize his own feelings for poor Hinata, right? And she NEVER gave up on him. Because he was her hero, her world, and her everything nice. DISCLAIMER: I do not own any of the characters or the setting of the story. They all exclusively belong to Mr. Masashi Kishimoto in all its rights. I'm just a fan and I'll always and only be a fan. ^_^But I do hope you enjoy the story. It's my little take on mostly Hinata's growth, feelings and thoughts in the canon.
The Notorious
Aurum's existence was merely known as she never desired the opposite. She hardly ever tried to go against the flow of her life which is quite languorous but peaceful. Her father tried rigorously to gift her such life even though they aren't bonded by blood. But the weather of Aurum's life begins to get unpredictable when Kevitz Grey a ruthless Mafia encroaches in it like an indomitable storm. She turns into a fugitive running from crimes she hasn't committed. Kevitz tramples on whatever comes on his way rather than bothering to remove it as he believes his dominance and power has given him the right to do so. His wealth is enough to make anyone bow to him and so his name. But despite having everything he needs Aurum to get through her father who himself works in the underworld and has the hidden weapon which can crush all the enemies of Kevitz including himself. But Aurum's father the one who has been protecting her identity, her past and present has now gone missing leaving his authority on the hands of her biological daughter Roye. But Kevitz is determined to find him even if it means confronting threatening personalities. Again, he wishes none to come on his way and he needs Aurum for his goals. Will it be possible to conceal both of their past till the end guarding their hearts?
A Proposta
Chuck Bass é um talentoso ator mundialmente prestigiado, mas sua conduta pessoal está interferindo na vida profissional. Ele precisa urgentemente mudar a opinião pública a seu respeito e fingir que é um homem mudado através da paixão. Blair Waldorf é uma jovem independente, que desde muito nova aprendeu a se virar sozinha. Contudo, problemas financeiros se intensificam e ela se encontra num beco sem saída. O destino os esbarra por puro interesse, mas será que os dois vão conseguir manter o combinado?
ᴍᴇxɪᴄᴀɴ ʙᴏʏ - ᴋᴀʀʟɴᴀᴘɪᴛʏ
- 𝖠𝗅𝖾𝗑𝗂𝗌 𝗆𝖺𝗂𝗌 𝖼𝗈𝗇𝗁𝖾𝖼𝗂𝖽𝗈 𝖼𝗈𝗆𝗈 𝗊𝗎𝖺𝖼𝗄𝗂𝗍𝗒 𝖾́ 𝗎𝗆 𝗀𝖺𝗋𝗈𝗍𝗈 𝗆𝖾𝗑𝗂𝖼𝖺𝗇𝗈 𝖽𝖾 17 𝖺𝗇𝗈𝗌 𝗊𝗎𝖾 𝖿𝖺𝗓 𝗃𝗈𝗏𝖾𝗆 𝖺𝗉𝗋𝖾𝗇𝖽𝗂𝗓 𝗉𝖺𝗋𝖺 𝖺𝗃𝗎𝖽𝖺𝗋 𝖺 𝖿𝖺𝗆𝗂𝗅𝗂𝖺 𝗉𝗈𝗂𝗌 𝗌𝗎𝖺 𝖿𝖺𝗆𝗂𝗅𝗂𝖺 𝗇𝖺̃𝗈 𝖾́ 𝖺 𝗆𝖺𝗂𝗌 𝗋𝗂𝖼𝖺 𝖾𝗆 𝗊𝗎𝖾𝗌𝗍𝗈̃𝖾𝗌 𝖿𝗂𝗇𝖺𝗇𝖼𝖾𝗂𝗋𝖺𝗌.. - 𝖰𝗎𝖺𝖼𝗄𝗂𝗍𝗒 𝗌𝗈𝖿𝗋𝗂𝖺 𝗆𝗎𝗂𝗍𝗈 𝖻𝗎𝗅𝗅𝗒𝗂𝗇𝗀 𝗇𝖺 𝖾𝗌𝖼𝗈𝗅𝖺 𝖾 𝗇𝖺 𝗏𝖾𝗋𝖽𝖺𝖽𝖾 𝖾𝗌𝗌𝖾 𝖺𝗉𝖾𝗅𝗂𝖽𝗈 𝗏𝖾𝗂𝗈 𝖽𝖾 𝗊𝗎𝖺𝗇𝖽𝗈 𝗉𝗈𝗋 𝖺𝗅𝗀𝗎𝗆 𝗆𝗈𝗍𝗂𝗏𝗈 𝖼𝗁𝖺𝗆𝖺𝗋𝖺𝗆 𝖾𝗅𝖾 𝖽𝖾 "𝗉𝖺𝗍𝗈" 𝗉𝖺𝗋𝖺 𝗓𝗎𝖺𝗋 𝖾𝗅𝖾, 𝖢𝗈𝗆𝗈 𝗊𝗎𝖺𝖼𝗄𝗂𝗍𝗒 𝗇𝗎𝗇𝖼𝖺 𝖽𝖾𝗎 𝖺 𝗆𝗂𝗇𝗂𝗆𝖺 𝗌𝗈́ 𝗋𝖾𝗌𝗈𝗅𝗏𝖾𝗎 𝖺𝖽𝗈𝗍𝖺𝗋 𝗈 𝖺𝗉𝖾𝗅𝗂𝖽𝗈 𝖽𝖾 𝗎𝗆𝖺 𝖿𝗈𝗋 𝗆𝖺𝗂𝗌 "𝗆𝖺𝗇𝖾𝗂𝗋𝖺" 𝖼𝗈𝗆𝗈 𝖾𝗅𝖾 𝖼𝗁𝖺𝗆𝗈𝗎 ( 𝖨𝗌𝗌𝗈 𝗇𝖺̃𝗈 𝖾́ 𝖼𝖺𝗇𝗈𝗇 𝗈𝗎 𝖺𝗅𝗀𝗈 𝖽𝗈 𝗍𝗂𝗉𝗈 𝗌𝗈 𝖼𝗈𝗂𝗌𝖺 𝗊𝗎𝖾 𝗏𝖾𝗂𝗈 𝖽𝖺 𝗆𝗂𝗇𝗁𝖺 𝖼𝖺𝖻𝖾𝖼̧𝖺 )
Path Of Love |Sam's story|
Samar is finally out of prison after seven years for the crime of kidnap where he was an accomplice. he is determined to ask for forgiveness from everyone he wronged and ask for Sam's hand in marriage from her parents. will Sam's parents ever give their daughter to an ex convict? will Samar and Sam give up on the love they share or will they fight to conquer every obstacle that would stand their way? will they succeed? FIND OUT! (Sam and Samar's love story)
My Dearest Asymptote (Sandro Marcos)
Lorin Emmanuelle Mendoza is a young lady from Mindanao who happens to challenge herself to come out from her comfort zone and explore the big city. She joined her father flying back to Manila who is temporarily part of the security group of a high image politician in the Philippines. Fortunately, when she met the boss of her father, that's also the time that she was able to know and had a chance to work for his first born child, Ferdinand Alexander - an annoying but the kindest boss she ever had that turn into his lover. But after the election and the family is declared as the first family in the country, it hits her hard in reality that their world was like a mathematical asymptote that's just infinitely approaches their world's boundaries but never quite reaches to each other.Does their love will be enough to meet and cross their lines in between, or they will remain as asymptotes that doesn't matches at all? 𝑵𝑶𝑻𝑬: 𝑨𝒏 "𝒂𝒔𝒚𝒎𝒑𝒕𝒐𝒕𝒆" 𝒊𝒔 𝒂 𝒎𝒂𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒎𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒄𝒂𝒍 𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒎 𝒘𝒉𝒊𝒄𝒉 𝒎𝒆𝒂𝒏𝒔 𝒂 𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕 𝒍𝒊𝒏𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒔𝒍𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕𝒍𝒚 𝒂𝒑𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒂𝒄𝒉 𝒕𝒐 𝒂 𝒄𝒖𝒓𝒗𝒆 𝒃𝒖𝒕 𝑵𝑬𝑽𝑬𝑹 𝒎𝒆𝒆𝒕𝒔 𝒊𝒕.
Focal Enemy | ✔
1st Place Blueberry Awards 2017✨ 11/06/171st Place Hopeful Awards 2017 🎇 09/07/173rd Place Disclosure Awards 2017 🎆 15/11/17Theodore had messed up more than once. When a candle burned down his flat, killing both of his parents, he and his brother were left to their own devices and Theodore had to overcome starvation, poverty, illness and loneliness for a very long time, but when a hand drags him out of his horrifying state, he is pulled into a world of blood and danger, which, over time, became a solace for him. But, when you have something to lose, everything changes.The past always catches up with you."Know Thy Enemy As Well As Thy Friend"*A story that is practically ready to be published, though I have yet to negotiate a deal.Amy L. Simpson
Spirit Realm I
Trinta mil anos atrás, a Corrida de Combate do Paraíso, que se chamava de "Deuses", invadiu o Reino do Espírito. Centenas de raças se levantaram em resistência, mas no final sofreram uma derrota esmagadora. A Human Race foi a primeira a ceder, e o resto das Hundred Races logo seguiu em sucessão.Durante os dez mil anos seguintes, todas as raças foram escravizadas pela Corrida de Combate do Paraíso. Eles foram tratados com crueldade e viveram sob a sombra do terror.A marcha de conquista da Raça de Combate do Paraíso não parou por aí. Com o Reino do Espírito como ponto de partida, eles invadiram outras dimensões secretas e espalharam a guerra para todos os cantos da existência. Depois de esgotar sua força de combate, eles foram finalmente derrotados pelas Cem Corridas que aproveitaram essa oportunidade. Sem outra escolha, eles fugiram para o céu estrelado fora do reino.Trinta mil anos depois, numa época em que a Corrida de Combate do Paraíso já se desvaneceu para se tornar lenda antiga, uma juventude amnésica que possui a linhagem da Raça de Combate do Paraíso está sendo promovida em uma casa insignificante. Enquanto luta para viver, ele espera silenciosamente o dia do despertar da linhagem.
The Mermaid's Egg
[Note -- Contains TF Elements, TG Elements, & Yuri]Kiandra O'Sullivan, a coldhearted apathetic young man from America, who has just turned 20 years old today. He receives many gifts from his parents: including a fully paid trip to Ireland, the promise of a beautiful wife, and a precious heirloom pearl that supposedly once belonged to an Irish mermaid.He is expected to get married, and within a year, produce an heir to the family. The only problem: his parents' potent drug, which had made them wealthy and famous, had also made their son infertile.Kiandra runs away from home on his birthday, planning to settle forever in Ireland and start anew. But his flight never reaches its destination as he was spirited to the ancient underwater Kingdom of Tír fo Thuinn.Living amongst the Merrows in a world unlike his own, he makes a terrible mistake when he steals one of the Merrows' eggs and becomes its new host mother. Now, he must learn how to survive and hatch the Mermaid's Egg if he ever wishes to return back home before the Demon Balor finds him and consumes his soul.
Ermand Chisel : The Aslehm quest
(BOOK 1 in the Ermand Chisel series)Since the time he had remembered, Ermand had to frequently encounter a series of sinister and blood-curdling dreams, and they weren't merely nightmares. When he receives an invitation to join Agledon Magic University, he has nothing more to look back on unless he has attended a magic school, which he has not.Determined to hide the fact from the college authorities, Ermand finds himself helpless in a disguised year at Agledon, against which he has to battle for his life and future. But when the world where people are sorted into high, middle & low clans, twists its devilish snares of prejudice and supremacy upon him, he has more than just his insecurities to fight against. Little did he know that an unknown enemy was on the rise. Somehow, his dreams have proved more than he had estimated. Will he be able to fight them off, all alone?_________________________________________________[Featured on wattpad's official Fantasy, high fantasy, YA fantasy and general fiction reading lists]Before you read : This book is 3/4th of the first draft.70,000 - 80,000 wordsEditing credits - @sticklady25Cover credits - @lucidmelancholyNote :- No translation or copying of my work, please.
Instincts | Hybrid! Hetalia x Reader
In a world where hybrids exist, and are treated like animals despite their human characteristics, a young female by the name of (Y/N) bids her good friend goodbye and walks home from her side job, only to hear growling and fighting in the alleyway. Curious and worried, she investigates. The sight before her shocks her to no end as her (E/C) eyes widen in revelation before turning into pure anger as a wave of protectiveness washes over her. Living with 12 hybrids with harsh backstories is not easy, especially due to most of their animalistic instincts. How will she gain their trust? Her actions will change her life, forever. (Hybrid! Hetalia x Reader) ---------A/N---------Hey everyone! While I wait for Mary Poppins Returns to finally come out on DVD -for my book, 'Underneath the Lovely London Sky | Arthur Kirkland x Reader'- I decided to do this! Especially since there are practically none of these. Or at least for Hetalia. |SLOW UPDATES|I hope you enjoy!#1 in aph [17|5|19]#1 in Hetalia [8|1|20] & [9|5|20]#1 in Allies [4|12|19]#6 in axis [9|5|20]#1 in feliciano [14|6|20]
Regal Romances : Love Beyond The Crease
Step into the clandestine world of Ishan and Shubman, where love is shrouded in secrecy. Engaged in the opulent realms of business and cricket, their story unfolds like a well-guarded mystery. Navigate the enigmatic twists of playful banter, impromptu dates, and hidden intimacies, all set against the backdrop of societal expectations and fame's spotlight. As the narrative unravels, uncover the secrets, sacrifices, and resilience that define their regal love. This hidden romance promises readers an intriguing journey into the mysterious and captivating realms of Ishan and Shubman's concealed yet profound connection.
Lá na favela
A história conta sobre uma jovem de 22 anos que por conta da dificuldade em sua conta financeira, terá que morar no morro do vidigal. No inicio será um pouco difícil para se adaptar, mas conforme o tempo ela irá conhecer o dono do morro, que ira encanta-la com o seu "charme"...
Mera Zimmedari Se Janmon Tak Chalne Wala Pyar
Our story starts from Anirudh marrying Manorama and left Bondita in trauma. Even her own mother gave consent to her jamayibabu . She is insulted very badly in public. what will shattered Bondita do now ? What step will she take now? How will Anirudh realise his grave mistake and rectify it?
O Amor Tudo Suporta ...
Caro leitor , a história qual você está prestes a ler é uma ficção minha ... Deitada sobre minha cama em meu quarto me veio a vontade de criar um romance que falasse diretamente com você , que tocasse sua alma profundamente. São duas famílias totalmente diferentes tanto em condições financeiras , quanto costumes ... Sim , bem parecido com (Romeu e Julieta) obra que particularmente admiro .Sem muito blá , blá , blá ... Que vocês gostem e divirtam-se !Abraço .
𝐑𝐎𝐒𝐄𝐒 𝐇𝐀𝐕𝐄 𝐓𝐇𝐎𝐑𝐍𝐒 | 𝐋.𝐀𝐂𝐊𝐄𝐑𝐌𝐀𝐍
─── 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐎𝐟 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐨𝐦 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐬𝐲𝐦𝐛𝐨𝐥 𝐨𝐟 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞, 𝐡𝐨𝐩𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚 𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞A child born from the outside world was brought back within the walls. Reigning as the first born and heir of her non-existent clan, after being wiped out they were forced to escape the clutches of their enemy. Her story begins the moment she enlisted, giving her entirety for humanity. Her perspective on the course of Eren's story, but as the trio's Commanding Officer alongside Humanity's strongest soldier, Levi.Akira YamasakiHaving the weight of many responsibilities, she is known to be very calm, patient and independant. Yet many things started to shake her world, that makes her soon break.Having everything taken from her in the beginning, she continues to lose many who were important to her. With many threats awake on her journey to a fated victory, many sacrifices had to be made in order for it to succeed. Will she be able to help those in need? Will they discover the secrets behind the beasts? Will she be able to understand her true feelings towards a certain man? (𝑳𝒆𝒗𝒊𝒙𝑶𝑪)Started: 7/4/22Finished:
Transmigration: of Mysteries and Songs
He...descended from a line of famed Generals. Commanded his troops to victory at 18 and received his dukedom at 24.She...was a simple girl from the 21st Century. A car accident transmigrated her soul to Chang'an, and her life continues, in a very different way.In the back alleys of Chang'an, an accidental meeting sparked the love that consumed the boundaries of life and death.---A car accident transports 21st-century Feng Luodi back in time to Chang'an. Initially devoid of hope, fiery determination burns in her when she learns that she still has a chance of going home if she completed a mission. As she gradually adapts to her new life, she solves mysteries along the way and even establishes a business, but never once losing sight of her goal to return. However, she eventually realises that she was no longer a mere passer-by in this world. She had left an indelible mark on the people around her, including the two men who love her. Her heart is increasingly torn apart as she finds herself unintentionally hurting the people she cares about and her resolve wavering.What secret is being hidden from Feng Luodi? Should she continue to chase after the past or hold onto the present? Join Feng Luodi in this heart-wrenching, yet heartwarming journey as she desperately tries to seek out her answers.Disclaimer: This story and translation does not belong to me , the original author is Qingyu Anfou (青玉案否 )
Crimson Moonset ↠ TWILIGHT
» 9/4/2020 - aro x mate oc x caius x marcus poly « River Everleap of the Mercian Clan never really had a good life. As a solitary creature, it wasn't surprising for her to not receive the proper love and care humans naturally give their own; and when she is left an exiled young werepuma after a tragedy had befallen on her people, the world seemed to have collapsed all around her.Assured to be hunted down and killed for her supposed treachery, River Everleap had been spending the remainder of her days empty and completely lost in the suffocating fog of her memories - and after a long time travelling, River finds the perfect place to rest and await her promised death.However, when River comes across an unconscious human girl in the woods, who seems to have a special destiny about her, River didn't then comprehend how her life seemed to have truly begun and how her path to the three most dangerous vampires in the world had officially been set in stone. ⇶ ⇶ Additional Warnings: alcohol, animal death, child abandonment, assault, attempted murder, death, violence, slut shaming, sexually explicit scenes, profanity, illegal vampire activity, horror themes, exile, discrimination of culture and race, supernatural themes, violent births, polygamy, and pregnancy.