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    Xie Lian has everything he thought he ever wanted—a wonderful job, a comfortable relationship, a steady life.

    And then Hua Cheng walks in.

    He carries sleeping toddlers on his back, then spills blood in the ring. He debates the ethics of fairy tales like it’s a blood sport, wipes tears from Xie Lian’s face with the same hands that break bones, whispers filth in his ear that leaves him flushed for hours.

    He touches Xie Lian like he’s already his, like it’s only a matter of time—
    and Xie Lian can’t get him out of his head.

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    10 Oct 2025

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    ITS REALLY FUCKING GOOD. I CANT STAND JW/XL BUT FOR THE PLOT, IM TRUSTING THE PROCESS!!!

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    After Xie Lian and Hua Cheng encounter a strange bear spirit in the Cave of Ten Thousand Gods, Hua Cheng is split into three past versions of himself: a ten-year-old Hong-er whose last memory is being tossed in a gunny sack, a thirteen-year-old Xiao-Hua who just snuck into the Xianle Army, and a Wuming who still smells of smoke from the burning of the Yong’an Royal Palace.

    Trapped on Mount Tonglu with no spiritual energy, no way to call for help, and no basic necessities, Xie Lian and his three companions must keep each other alive while scouring the greater Tonglu area in search of the escaped spirit, all to bring back Xie Lian’s “husband,” a man Xie Lian won’t identify for fear of complicating an already complicated situation.

    Jealous of a man they’ve never met, grappling with feelings of inadequacy, and frustrated with each other’s failings, Hong-er, Xiao-Hua, and Wuming are determined to help Xie Lian—even if a successful mission means they disappear.

    **Part 2 of this series is the E-rated alternate ending.**

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    10 Oct 2024

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    Efflorescence: from the French, 'to flower out'; the time of blossoming; the period when flowers appear on a plant

    Xie Lian's happiness blooms like a flower, but as he slowly succumbs to a mysterious affliction, that happiness becomes all too brief. As his nightmares begin to become his reality, Xie Lian struggles to understand. If Hua Cheng loves Xie Lian as fervently as ever, then how can Xie Lian be suffering from hanahaki? How will fate be twisted for him if love is not enough?

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    01 Jun 2024

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    its so bittersweetttt😭

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    The main story of 'Compass' is complete, this is just a series in case folks would like to subscribe or bookmark for any extras I may write in the future for this AU.

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    24 Jul 2023

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    [Spoilers through Book 5, Chapter 198 Canon Divergence!]

    Deep within in Mt. Tonglu, a young ghost dressed in black carries a man in funeral robes through hell itself, desperate for the strength to protect him. That man could once have been called beautiful, one of the shining wonders of a dead kingdom, but now...

    Now human face disease rages through an immortal body, while a worthless servant stands in the wake of his failure once more.

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    14 Jul 2023