Shenyechi

****Completed, but under revision.****
***SUPER SLOW BURN MATURE 18+***

After struggling her way through university, Mina Harlow, a top tier graduate (and literal genius), with the aspiration of lifting her family out of poverty, was still living in the slums, taking odd jobs to earn a living. All of her hard work had been for nothing and her life is cast into turmoil because she offended the wrong Miss from a prominent family. Desperate to for her next source of income, Mina aligns herself with the wrong people, and finds herself amid several conspiracies that keep becoming more and more confounded by misunderstandings. She is mistaken for a spy, by one of the most influential families in the country and held captive as the confusion, mishaps and misunderstandings build up all around her. Under the extreme circumstance, Mina is thrown into despair, hatred and love all that the same time, but will the experience break her or make her ‘better?’ 

(This story is set in a fictional, modern day patriarchal society on the brink of a shift public opinion on the 'role' of the woman.)

Excerpt: 

"Why are you crying?"

"Because I'm stupid," Mina replied. The man laughed sarcastically. 

"I disagree. I think you are a very smart girl."

"Being smart does not mean you can not be stupid." Who told her she was a genius anyway?

***THIS IS AN ADULT STORY WITH AN ADULT THEME. THERE IS VIOLENCE AND IMPLIED VIOLENCE. THERE IS ROMANCE IN THIS STORY, BUT IT IS NOT EXACTLY A LOVE STORY. ***

When a Genius Makes a Mistake

Director Matthew Porter, being a man who craved recognition, always loved being the center of attention. Whether it was a charity banquet or red-carpet event, if he were invited, he was sure to attend. Especially if someone like Madam Rue would be in attendance. Just being able to say hello to the woman in an open setting was a valuable resource for someone like him.


Matthew was waiting for the opportune moment to approach Madam Rue when a lithe figure diverted him from his task. The woman who had caught his attention looked slightly distracted as she moved from one side of the room to the other. Matthew looked around the woman, trying to see if he could spot any man who looked particularly jealous, but there was no one. There were lots of men staring, but none who dared to move. The beauty before him was alone.


Chapter 241: Leech