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Vermilion Debt: Snowbound Shadows of the Forbidden City

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Ten years ago, the legendary Lin family was slaughtered under a decree of treason, leaving only a young girl, Lin Xia, to vanish into the snowy northern wilderness. Today, she returns not as a noblewoman, but as a nameless tea maid with a hidden dagger and a thirst for justice. Her target: the Imperial Court. Her obstacle: Prince Xuan Jue, the enigmatic “Ice Prince,” cold, calculating, and haunted by the memory of a girl who saved his life in the snow a decade ago, the very girl he now unknowingly protects. Amid poisoned teas, secret ledgers, and deadly court conspiracies, Lin Xia and Xuan Jue are drawn into a blood-bound debt, the Vermilion Debt, that will demand either ultimate sacrifice or total destruction. Bound by betrayal, vengeance, and an undeniable connection, they must navigate shadows and lies to survive… and to love.
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Hunter x Hunter: My Eyes See It All

This is an original Hunter x Hunter fanfiction — not a translation or repost. When sixteen-year-old Kagetsu Yuzuki dies saving a child from a fire, he wakes up in another world — a world of Hunters, Nen, and unending danger. Except this time… he’s not quite himself. White hair. Azure eyes that shimmer with endless depth. The legendary Six Eyes — a gift that defies the very logic of Nen. But Yuzuki isn’t here to dominate or rewrite the story. He’s kind, idealistic, and maybe a little too soft-hearted for the brutal world he’s fallen into. He believes in people. He forgives enemies who don’t deserve it. He still dreams of peace in a place where strength means survival. As he grows, fights, and learns the truth behind his powers, Yuzuki’s beliefs will be tested — because in Hunter x Hunter, kindness can save lives… or destroy them. This isn’t a power-fantasy or harem story. It’s about growth, morality, and what happens when a good heart tries to survive in a merciless world. Romance may come later, but for now, Yuzuki’s focus is on surviving, learning Nen, and finding his place in a story that isn’t his. That said — I’m open to female lead recommendations! I’d love to hear your thoughts on who might suit him best as the story unfolds. Join Yuzuki as he navigates friendship, danger, and the thin line between compassion and weakness — all while trying to make sure his heart stays intact in a world that breaks even the strongest souls.
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