Necromancer Survival

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Sometime after ‘Gates’ appeared in this world, humanity was divided into two: [User] and [ordinary human beings] Lee-kyung was able to awaken into a user and choose a [Class]…but, in momentary misjudgement, chose to be a [Necromancer], the worst of all classes.

Lee-kyung, searching for the materials to evolve his skeletal servant, ‘Lackey,’ was barely able to participate in a high-level raid for [Tower of Command] Dungeon. In an accident, he falls down alone to uncover a hidden conspiracy.

Injured and desperate to survive, Lee-kyung called out to anyone…and reached a vengeful spirit. “Please, I’ll do anything….Please form a contract with me and save me!”

–-You’ll do anything?….

[Will you accept the ‘oath’ offered by ‘Seo Dawon’?] –-You’ll do your best to help me achieve my revenge. And, I will do my best to save you wherever, whenever you are in danger. Is that acceptable?

[Initiating a new contract with ‘Seo Dawon’] Junior Necromancer Choi Lee-kyung and Ranker Mage Seo Dawon’s delightful revenge play!

TW: Depictions of mental health

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Sự Sống Sót Của Kẻ Chiêu Hồn
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misa3012
misa3012 rated it
January 26, 2023
Status: c293
Tl, dr: Super slow burn, unhealthy (currently improving) relationship. MC is an unreliable narrator, ML isn't as manipulative as MC thought. MC is naive but improve a lot, albeit gradually.

I came for the plot (since I read the webtoon first expecting solo levling type of story) so it was a good read for me. The romance is very slow burn and frustrating, in fact, you probably shouldn't read it if you're only into romance and not thriller/horror. I think the romance only become "normal" in the 250-ish chapter, and... more>> it's still very unhealthy.

MC seems excessively kind hearted and naive, but I think that's only in comparison to the rest of the cast, who has 10x the time spent in dungeon. If anything, in less than a year, MC already goes from 0 acting skill to manipulating people vastly stronger than him and standing up against ML.

Also, MC is an unreliable narrator, he keeps thinking ML is looking down on him (which annoy ML), and that he (MC) doesn't deserve love. In fact, the "manipulation" isn't anything severe, and ML is actually a kind and insecure person.

ML is dead and never date a guy so he is in denial all the time, which is hilarious. Most of the cast care for MC a lot, despite him feeling they are scheming to sacrifice his life if needed. Fairly multidimensional cast, although the bad guys currently have 0 redeeming quality. <<less
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Diviana
Diviana
December 12, 2022
Status: c284
This is incredibly slow burn. At first it seems like the MC is a standard naivee, pushover (and to some degree he is) but his behavior has its own explanations. His chatacter growth is very gradual.

I like the main character because he's somehow relatable. I adore his relationship with Lackey.
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Wydaya
Wydaya rated it
November 22, 2021
Status: c156
This is the novel I look forward to every week tbh. I love the interactions between lee kyung and dawon, as well as his interaction with the other characters because they're all hilarious xD

The storys pacing is a bit slow but it also somehow gives off the calm before the storm vibes, so it definitely helps in establishing a sort of thrill for future developments in the novel.

Overall, it's a great novel! The BL elements are everywhere ... more>>
Spoiler

MC is gaining a harem lmao

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fellow BL lovers come read this novel, I'm sure you won't regret it ✨ <<less
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Ptreader7
Ptreader7 rated it
May 12, 2024
Status: c170
This MC is honestly one of the most insipid, uninspiring, passive protagonists that I've ever come across. Not just in BL/Yaoi but across everything I've ever read. I think he may have been meant as an everyman kind of character, but at the same time, there's a reason why biographies about average people mostly don't get published and read.

He actually comes across as a sniveling coward at times, and a lot of his conversation is him repeating a word the other party said with a stutter even in relatively innocuous... more>> situations. He doesn't actually have a stutter, it's just that his brain seems to short-circuit rather easily. While I won't judge people IRL for acting like that in critical situations, he's someone who signed up to be a User (dungeoneer in a world where there is real risk of injuries and death while dungeoneering). So it's like in addition to all his other faults, he's not very self-aware in some ways. Since we have access to his thoughts, I don't find him particularly insightful. There are times where he does think something quite deep but those are few and far between and a lot of times it comes across as the author needing to get some exposition in and justify or set the tone for the interaction.

Honestly, the only notable thing about him is his rare class, Necromancer. It is a choice he pretty much blundered into (it's not even a good choice, it just happened to work out for him because of specific circumstances). There is nothing about his personality or character that really makes him critical to the team. If it were a real situation, I would say that any other Necromancer would suffice and probably do better in the circumstances he found himself in. It's actually inexplicable that so many people would be drawn to him. It's explained that his servants seem to be under some kind of geas but other randoms also seem obsessed with him. No, it's probably not because he's particularly attractive the way many BL protagonists are, you can tell from many initial interactions that he has no pretty privilege.

I'm interested in the plot itself, the revenge is quite interesting but with the caveat that it all requires a heavy suspension of disbelief. It's like everybody else forgets he's a necromancer or have not even the slightest idea of what that class does. <<less
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slimysnail
slimysnail rated it
May 2, 2024
Status: c203
Currently about halfway through and definitely going to keep going. This novel is def either you love it or you don't.

While it's super slow burn it's not a super bad thing since the novel focuses more on the storyline. First couple chapters is a bit info dumping but that's to be expected, plus the way it's written makes reading it less like a chore and more like scrolling through social media.

As for the characters themselves, the relationships between MC and the others is exactly the type I like- protective over... more>> someone weak. MC may be super weak but he's not entirely s*upid and over reliant on those around him. His reactions to dungeons and stronger people can seem a little bit pathetic but it's a lot like hoe most people would react to those kinds of dangerous situations. I also enjoyed the morality struggle of MC.

As for the translation itself, I think the translator did an amazing job. The sentences flow much more smoothly in English compared to some other novels. Overall, really recommend and love this <3 if you like an MC who gets traumatized you'll like this too <<less
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Kirbysanchez
Kirbysanchez rated it
April 15, 2024
Status: c54
My biggest issue with novel is it's world building. There are a multitude of systems the author brings up and never does anything with. One of the first things we ever learn about the MC is his health value yet we never learn how much damage anything does. When he gets injured it's described in terms of real injuries not in health values which is fine but then why have health be stat to begin with. It's the same with basic mobs we don't get a single health value. The... more>> lacking context bleeds into everything with no health values we have no way of telling how strong any one actually is. How much damage anything does is a guessing game.

Skills are brought up though the method of acquiring them is anyone's guess. The author in of the earlier chapters brings up how the Priest class gets skills at level 1. This would lead one to think that skills are gotten by leveling up. Yet the main character is level 42 at book start and hasn't gotten any skills past the first 3 he got upon selecting his class. There are also skill books which are brought up a fair bit later. These could be how skills are generally learned, yet just a bit earlier the MC gets a skill out of no where with neither skill books or levels being the source.

The lacking world building also extends to outside of the game-like systems. Why doesn't the Government take over the dungeons, or if the government isn't strong enough too; why don't the top guilds take over the government. This is never explained. Korea's role geopolitics should be under question as their near neighbor China should be the global superpower due to it's tremendous population. Yet it's not brought up either. The relationship between the dungeons and the world at large is non-existent. The dungeons may as well be in a sperate dimension for all it's worth.

The lacking world building is a detriment to the story as the characters have potential to be interesting and the plot could many ways. However the world may as well not even have systems because the author clearly can't write them. What I mentioned earlier aren't the only inconsistencies. Are the dungeons instanced or not. There is contradictory evidence of either being the case.

All in all of you can look past the major lack of good world building. You may be able to enjoy this novel, but as it stands I cannot recommend it <<less
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SeoDawonn
SeoDawonn rated it
April 9, 2024
Status: c402
Currently, one of my FAVORITE novels.

I legit pulled all-nighters to catch up to the recent chapters, but that's just shows how good this novel is.

I was honestly surprised when I first started to read it, I dead ass thought I wasn't going to enjoy it since it's still ongoing and it had over hundred chapters out.

But BOY WAS I WRONG.

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Spoiler

It was just so interesting watching Seo Dawon get attached to CLK and being in denial about it.

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I legit need friends who read this so we can discuss the plot BC IT'S THAT GOOD. <<less
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Lostfiry_86
Lostfiry_86 rated it
February 28, 2024
Status: c300
Honestly, I didn't expect much when I started reading
I started reading just to pass the time
But it was really beyond my expectation
The development of the main character in the first 100 chapters is not much, but if you wait a little, you can understand what I mean... The plot revolves around revenge, but this is only the beginning, the main character really shocked me, improving his skills as well as his control over his servants
Now that I'm at chapter 300, it's really moving to remember where he started from...

Romance can only be seen after chapter 250+, and before that it might be nothing but a toxic relationship (not in that way bec thay just are not sure about thair feelings so in MC view point it might not call a romantic relationship),

but after that you will gradually get to know ml's point of view, his character has always been one of my favorites.
Undercover work that eventually gives way to honesty and the main character and ML begin to establish a proper relationship.
Also, both of their views are strangely understandable

I'm a little unhappy with the limitations of the system, I prefer to think of the mc's relationship with the servants as a family relationship.

Spoiler

The need for blood and touch in the servants is a bit painful, but fortunately it is not something that can be ignored and it shows its effect in the performance of the characters properly

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The villains are really interesting, I don't like them, but I can sympathize with them in some situations.

The seemingly perfect Bae Jaemin is nothing more than a broken doll upon closer inspection.

Despite their painful past, the story points out that they are still the fault for that wrong choices, life circumstances, and trauma still don't mean they're completely innocent.

Anyway this story is 5 out of 5 for me, the translation is really good and the author has done a great job.
If the reader waits, thay will get to the exciting parts
But if you're looking for a quick romance and fast progression, this is definitely not for you
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foxfireK
foxfireK rated it
February 21, 2024
Status: c386
This is top tier. First off the translator did an amazing job. They clearly are fluent in both languages and they provide notes and really I’m not sure I have ever seen a better translation on anything.

Story is long and involved. Characters are very well developed. This is not really a dungeon story. There have been only a couple dungeons, and even now MC is pretty weak. Better then he was, but what he lacks in power he makes up in guts. He is frequently horribly hurt, he is often... more>> terrified, but he puts others ahead of himself (honestly way too much) and keeps going through the fear.

MC has undergone a lot of character development but I feel like he really deserves to start kicking bu*t by now. He has been through a lot of pain.

Romance and his relationship starts very unhealthy, and MC and ML both have issues but it gets addressed. So far MC still has too low self astern and ML still is a bit too controlling but they are both getting better- and they have had to deal with way too much.

There is some fluff, lots of teasing, and also some full on horror. You won’t be smiling all that much reading this, you will be more in suspense and want to know what’s going to happen while being afraid or feel sad for MC. At the same time low lows make the highs feel so much better.

necromancy feels like a broken class, but not broken good. Sure no other class can you do what MC does, but without a crap ton of luck MC would have died like 20 times by now. This class was not written to function. I think it’s like winning the lotto but in order to cash in the ticket you have to cut off both your hands. MC is crazy enough and desperate enough that he would do so- but no one else in their right mind would. <<less
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Ajonjoli1
Ajonjoli1 rated it
January 12, 2024
Status: c374
Honestly, it's a good novel. Many leave it because the progress is slow, but I say be patient because it is worth it.

The MC never seemed particularly annoying to me, a little silly yes, but not annoying, I empathize with him a lot because of what he has been through from high school to the present, he is very human in my opinion, he has his flaws. but little by little it matures and improves.

Regarding ML... I hate him xd, although in the chapter I'm going he already had an... more>> improvement in terms of his perfectionist personality, I still don't like him
Spoiler

It is the fact that in life he was a playboy, although his relationship with MC is improving so much that you could say that it is already something healthy, I still feel that they have to fix some things

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I really like villains, my favorite is Ryu Haerin, but I don't like her at the same time
Spoiler

Her point of view was interesting, we saw why she was like that and what her mental processing was to do what she did, although honestly her mental processing of her was complicated... the truth is that she seemed more like an obsessive yandere. Although I hate Seo Dawon, I can't blame him for Ryu Haerin's actions, although I honestly do hate that he is actually a playboy but that is something problematic for me.

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Also the chapters are not very long so it is easier to read, I recommend it, it is one of my favorite novels now 👍 <<less
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DanmeiNix
DanmeiNix rated it
August 19, 2023
Status: c322
I totally keep up to date with the releases for this novel. And from my star rating you can guess that I am a fan of the novel already.

The plot is quite engaging and not exactly what you would expect from just the synopsis. Fyi. It's alot darker themed than one would expect there's alot of horror elements, mostly psychological but some truly graphic descriptions of mutilation and the darker side of humanity.

Overall MC suffers so much throughout the story. And anyone who just read like the first 100 or... more>> so chapters and wants to critique on how weak he is just know that you do not know all the facts to be so prejudice. Despite all his trauma he has alot of character development and growth that even helps his servants to develop.

MCs class is not a common one infact it's pretty much one of the least picked and their is not much known about the true depths of it as no one but the MC has explored the details of the class. <<less
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Ssmmwdym
Ssmmwdym rated it
August 15, 2023
Status: prologue
Okay, so it's not a helpful review I just want to share what's on my mind. This is one of first proper BL novels. I found the manga first but later switched to novel. I have read to 200+ chapters but I just can't hold onto the slow burn. I want to read it all at once!! So, I'm diligently waiting for it to be translated completely and reread it!

It's a wonderful and unique story that I strongly recommend to all that are interested in this genre. I think the... more>> other reviewers have said it all. So, I'm just going to give my thanks to the author and translator for their hard work! <<less
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ryoba
July 17, 2023
Status: c325
3.5/5 (so far)

I like the world-building, the concept, and the mystery. Translation is also very good. The villains are also intriguing- I really want to know what the deal is with BJM. I also love the horror aspects of this novel- I love eldritch monstrosities! It's well written, and I was in on the revenge but lost interest halfway through. I also like the side characters, but after the fifth summon I also lost interest in the last two members. I think it's because it's too slow burn for... more>> my taste and the pacing drags noticeably in the flashbacks.

Spoiler

I liked the arc with RHR and KOL. I just felt that KOL was a WLW!! I also felt bad for RHR whose circumstances were bad (but also a bit of world building that shows how child rankers can be exploited) and was so unstable that she ignored KOL genuine attempts at a connection with her. It's also interesting how she believes it's her lack of status that makes her think SDW doesn't see her as attractive. I also think her insecurity reflects a bit on the main couple.

RHR was so infatuated with what SDW represents to her that she forced a fake PR relationship with SDW. CYK, only through time and effort and standing up to SDW that they get together (according to spoilers that I read). I still don't like them as a couple though.

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The romance IMO is the weakest part of the story. I feel like it was initially going for an opposites attract thing- but their lack of communication and the unhealthy parts of their relationship isn't even entertaining- it's just frustrating!

Spoiler

Hamchi had more chemistry with Woo Ragi and Han Kiseok.

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The MC is endearing to me and his inner dialogue is so real that it hurts fr. However, I feel like the MC takes too many Ls (which is fine) but he doesn't even gain any sense of agency 300+ chapters in. Not only do I think his companions look down on him, I don't even think that the author respects him. Not saying that kind and timid characters need to transform into someone ruthless to be "improved", but he's so weak that he can't even move the plot along by himself.

The ML is an interesting character. In fact, I usually love the cunning, possessive, and morally grey type. He also has his vulnerable and insecure moments that makes him more "real". But I can't see why anyone would be in a long-term romantic relationship with SDW even if he is handsome and high-spec. Especially CYK whose self-confidence is weakened tenfold around him. I hate how CYK loses common sense around SDW.

In the first place, SDW is supposed to be charismatic but scummy (also a character setting that I usually like) - but he's so ambiguous and frustrating that I've long forgotten the charming parts about him. His secrecy (while it has its reasons) feels like he's treating CYK as an unreliable person. It's improving so far, but it still feels like SDW cares for CYK but he never treats him like an equal. Maybe it's because CYK's POV is biased tho.

Spoiler

SDW is so calculating but he never considers the MC's dignity or health. (see: pretending CYK has a BD*M harem to drive HKS away, hiding the insomnia from CYK, etc.)

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They're never at the same page, their personalities are incompatible, their power dynamics are complicated, and at this point I'm not even looking for a healthy relationship or good communication- I just want a reason to root for them other than they're supposed to be endgame. They have their sweet moments but they don't even have any common ground beyond the master-servant contract!

IMO it's fine to portray unhealthy relationships but I feel like there's a disconnect... I'm really not sure what makes their romance not work for me. I heard that this gets even more addressed later- I'm excited to eat my words if that's the case. This review was made in the 300th chapters so I'll probably wait for more chapters so I can binge it in one sitting. <<less
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Aoi-chi
Aoi-chi rated it
May 28, 2022
Status: c224
Great novel, great translation, I've laughed and cried, and cringed with fear and disgust that all somehow make the novel all that more thrilling.

I can't say it enough 😭 read this novel

The translator is also just fantastic, there's a lot of footnotes that really clear up confusion regarding Korean culture, and plus their speculation and fansquealing at the bottom of each chapter really help make you love the characters and plot deeper if that makes any sense??? Also they just graduated grad school?? And still post chapters consistently?? A literal... more>> god. <<less
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amazables111
amazables111 rated it
May 23, 2022
Status: c223
Absolutely love this novel, its very concerning yet cute at the same time I'm concerned for them and myself. Jokes aside I love how the MC feels really real, like his feelings, reactions, thoughts, it just feels very real to me and I love it. And!!! The MC and ml's development at their relationship is just <333 you can see that they really do have something for each other and the way they treat each other differently compared to the other, but they do need to talk things out and... more>> all ehe. Though a lot of very unexpected parts I did not expect to happen at all before reading this novel happened... anyways, I really recommend people to give it a try!! Seeing the MC grow and get his character development is just the best, I'm so proud at him, was getting bored at first because the explanations at the first few chapters were detailed and long but it was worth reading them all. I'm so glad I gave this a try since I loved the webtoon and now I fell inlove with the novel.

Over all I absolutely completely love this novel I cant wait to what happens in the future! <<less
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susan0n
susan0n rated it
May 3, 2022
Status: c215
this novel is my guilty pleasure, a weak MC with a harem, and every guy in that harem is deranged and op, and it has a good plot that keeps me reading, im always refreshing daily to see if this novel is finally updated, im so hooked I finish the chapters immediately and then get sad there isnt more, MC will get stronger but I like him like this :3 every new scary overpowered character introducted is immediately in MCs harem (im delusional) CLK my baby <3
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veihakase
veihakase rated it
April 8, 2022
Status: c206
Will edit this part after completing this novel in the future haha..

This is a lengthy novel, and honestly if you are not patient then you'll never see what's beyond it. I really like the world building and how the "servants" are portrayed. I like how they're all different from their previous lives and how they deal with it because after all, they're summoned through necromancy which is from a dark class (expect them all to be in a darker attitude) and the theme itself is revenge so I look forward... more>> to the face slapping in the future lol

Spoiler

No papapa as of the latest chapter. And mostly fade to black scenes according to the spoiler section haha

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Anyway, thank you so much to the translator for a job well done and also the effort that goes with it hehe. Keep it up ❤️❤️❤️🥰🥰🥰 <<less
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Lillith Frey
Lillith Frey rated it
March 18, 2022
Status: c198
Overall the story is quite interesting. MC's personality, though occasionally frustrating, is honestly likeable. The ghosts' personalities are different and unique, fun and playful. Lackey is a great skelly boy.

The relationship between the MC and his summons are well done. There's actual formation of relationships, as well as a veil of mystery. The romance between MC and Dawoon was formed smoothly and solidly, was believable. After awhile though, their relationship starts to get a little funky.

The MC does get decently along with the ghosties, but he really only progresses with... more>> Dawoon, the others are kind of left to the side, which I feel like is a waste. They need more interaction.

The story progression was a tad slow, but I liked that, it didn't try to rush certain events. I think the only thing I disliked/skipped after the first/second time were the ghost memories; it just kind of dragged on to where it just bored me. Also it needed more time spent on leveling, it was kind of skimmed compared to other events.

Upon summoning the 4th summon, the MC starts to act unlike one would expect, kind of a sudden change. Around this part of the story weird things just start to happen.
Spoiler

The moment when the MC are supposed to view the ghosts' memories he instead starts experiencing "fictional" events rather than their memories;

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which could be due to not wanting to be repetitive on the events; however, it just doesn't feel right.

Spoiler

Also, the moment MC gets assaulted by Koo Hui-Seo in c173, and NOTHING HAPPENS, but discomfort and anger. BUT NOTHING ELSE. It infuriated me. They, need him, sure, but like glaring and cursing doesn't help. Ahhh, the ghosties get super protective over MC, but they did absolutely nothing about it! Not even after they were able to actually be summoned.

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Even with a lot of flaws, I still found this story enjoyable. I do still hope to read more in the future. <<less
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A.S.P.
A.S.P.
September 14, 2021
Status: c122
The MC has low self esteem and I would say shows depressive tendencies such as bringing himself low, feelings of burden to his parents and basically everyone he knows. He is also attach to Lackey who is his sole solace in his lonely path as necromancer. I find parts of story hard to read as it couses me to feel bad and lose some sleep. The story needs some trigger warning for mental health as characters inner talks are very life-like
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KatLyn97
KatLyn97
July 29, 2021
Status: --
I usually don't like reading Kr novels because they're usually very heavy when it comes to emotions and I stay away from those deep oceans. Lol.

But I got hooked with the reviews so I'm putting it on my lists and maybe I'll have the guys to read this in the future.

I'm waiting for more reviews that didn't state of deep emotional troubles that MC faces. Cause Kr nvl loves to do that very much. Specially since I saw that betrayal tag up there. It gives me goosebumps.

Though that average looking... more>> MC tag is really tugging my heartstrings. Maybe I'll read this right away. 😬 <<less
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