Until he crashlands on the Wynne Farm near St Anne, Alderney, Edmund Bolton will have insisted the most prudent thing about himself is his medical degree and his willingness to fight fascists. But of course it’s that island, and that farm – and that family.
Aidan Wynne is tortured by the shame of others and tormented by a freedom he feels he can never possess. Until the handsome military doctor with far too much understanding and far too little self-preservation comes to turn his life on its head.
The war makes fighters of all affected, but none so much as the lovers and those who must love quietly. Often, the fray has less to do with weaponry and bloodshed, and everything to do with keeping tame a passion that seeks to send the world up in flames without burning oneself up in the process.
”Once more into the fray,
into the last good fight I’ll ever know.
Live and die on this day,
live and die on this day.”
Fray is created by Li Walt, an eGlobal Creative Publishing signed author.
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50 Chs
Difraksi Fragmen
Edwin Albern, bocah berusia tujuh tahun dipaksa oleh keluarganya berkeliling dunia hanya untuk melihat sisi gelap dari kehidupan manusia. Dunia yang dia tinggali ternyata lebih busuk dari pada yang dia kira, tempat di mana martabat manusia dan nilai kehidupan tidak dapat ditentukan. Kebahagiaan yang dia lihat selama ini seolah-olah hanya kebohongan yang dipamerkan.
Pembunuhan, pembantaian, perbudakan dan kekejaman lainnya telah bocah itu saksikan dengan kedua matanya sendiri. Tidak ada tempat aman! Hak asasi manusia tidak lebih dari catatan yang kapan saja bisa diabaikan. Setiap kota yang dia kunjungi selalu ada manusia yang melakukan kejahatan semudah bernapas.
Sejak berusia lima tahun dia sudah mengetahui bahwa keluarganya adalah mafia, mereka tidak lebih dari sekelompok penjahat. Karena Edwin yang kecil dan polos dipenuhi idealisme keadilan membuatnya menjaga jarak dengan keluarganya. Bahkan kematian orang tuanya beberapa bulan setelah dia mengetahui pekerjaan mereka tidak sedikit pun menyentuh hatinya.
Tapi pandangan hidupnya berubah setelah upacara pemakaman.
Kakaknya, anggota keluarganya yang tersisa menceritakan segala hal tentang keluarganya. Mereka mungkin dikenal sebagai mafia, tapi kenyataannya yang mereka lakukan adalah berbeda. Mereka melakukan pekerjaan demi melindungi tempat mereka.
Sepotong kebohongan terungkap, tentang dua orang yang bermain peran bahkan rela menipu putranya sendiri. Setelah perjalanannya selesai, bocah kecil itu membuat keputusan, bahwa sekarang adalah gilirannya bermain peran.
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276 Chs
Frágil
Os quatro caras mais atrativos da Escola de Arte de Barcelona estão interessados pela mesma menina: Malvina Lynn, uma garota tímida por fora, mas totalmente pervertida por dentro. Com quem ela vai ficar? É você que escolhe.
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2 Chs
FRAMED
"What do you want from me?"
"Hey, you don't have to hurt yourself doing that. I'll let you go home— but you have to do something for me first."
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"They took Sofi; they have your daughter."
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One night.
One abduction.
One choice; Family or Career.
A surgical resident, Liana's life takes a turn for the worst when her daughter, Sofi is abducted. In her quest to get her back, Liana violates her oath as a doctor, takes part in a homicide, and the game of losses begins when she gets framed.
Caught in a brawl between her past and present, Liana has to make a choice one that links her to many she thought she had broken links with.
For a woman whose dream has always been to work in the OR, everything fades slowly, and suddenly the focus is shifted, but she has to survive.
Her freedom is utterly dependent on a man she has long hated, the father of her child and a CEO of a multimillion law firm.
What choice will Liana make to clear her name?
And what if the past isn't so bad, will love bloom, or will the horrors of the past cling to her this time too?
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[EXCERPT]
"That's Sofi! That's my daughter Sofi. Don't do anything to her, I beg of you. Please don't lay a hand on her, please."
He smiled cynically, then gestured to the doctor to free her straps.
"You know what to do. We are going to watch everything you do. You call the police or tell anyone about this, she dies. And you die. Someone will drive you home."
"This is nothing close to a good time! You are a jerk!"
She shouted at him as he walked out unbothered. The man in lab coat stayed a while longer, looking at her, then left.
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5 Chs
Affray
Ryker had always been one of the strongest, until one mission he’s backstabbed by the comrades he cherished and loved, and thinks back on his life and how he got to this point.
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7 Chs
Frozen Fragile Fragments [BL]
When one peculiar evening an exploration trip goes wrong, Khachi, a 25-year-old volcanologist, is left frozen and stranded in a world that he comes to learn is the Spectral Domains.
The problem? That the Spectral Domains are nothing but folklore and myths trapped in a location that is people's imagination, yet here he was.
Unsure if the childhood stories of this foreign world are enough to get him back into the world he knows, Khachi finds every means to return. However, along the way, Khachi learns that there might be a more significant reason for his presence in the Spectral Domains. Or that if this new companion, Wen Baojing, a carefree human who claims to want to help him return, has another motive that consistently seems to both put and help Khachi out of danger.
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6 Chs
fragile
inner self
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9 Chs
Infra Terra
Mica is Infra Terra... inside the earth. How did she get there? Can she get out? How did the world of Terra come to be, and was the purpose of the population created for safety, or something much less... palatable? Joined forces with Owen, Zane, and Villana: three leaders of the Xenon forces of the underworld. Will she have the strength to leave behind what she has always known to become the fourth, or will she return to the safety of mindless obedience?
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7 Chs
❄Fragment
In the waves of steam and machinery, who could achieve extraordinary? & In the fogs of history and darkness cause by Anomalies and visions, Nani found her self trapped again in the nightmare of flames. what ever the flames touched the thing crumble in ashes it's taking the life away from the land itself...
Firearms, cannons, battleships, airships, and difference machines. Potions, divination, curses, hanged-man, and sealed artifacts… The lights shone brightly, yet the secrets of the world were never far away. this was the story of one of those fragment.
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2 Chs
Fraction-
In a dark night a man was walking on certain street. Did he accomplished something or he was trying to!? what awaits to his story? Let us find together.It's a world where possibility are endless.
Francesca here. Well, my story is one of continuous learning. I went to school like any normal kid, but I always had a thirst for knowledge that went beyond the classroom. I started learning different languages on my own. French was the first one. I found a used book in a local store and taught myself the basics. It opened up a whole new world for me. I could read French novels and understand their rich culture better. And this journey of self - education has been a big part of my story.
Well, Francesca's story in Bridgerton is really interesting. In the context of the Bridgerton family, she is a character with her own set of hopes and dreams. Her experiences with love are not as straightforward as some of her siblings. There are moments of heartache and anticipation. She is constantly in a world where appearances matter a great deal. And she has to balance her own desires with what is considered proper in the high - society world she lives in. She has to make choices between different potential partners, and each choice comes with its own set of consequences and opportunities for growth.
Francesca Bridgerton's story is one of romance, family drama, and self-discovery. She navigates the societal expectations of the Regency era while finding love and her place in the world.
I'm not sure which specific 'Francesca love story' you are referring to. There could be many love stories involving someone named Francesca. It could be a personal story within a family, a fictional tale in a book, or a story from a movie.
Francesca in the Bridgerton book experiences a complex story. She is part of the Bridgerton family, and her story involves matters of the heart. She has to navigate through the social norms of the time. For example, she has to deal with the proper way to court and be courted. Her character development is interesting as she grows from a young woman with certain ideals to one who has to adapt to the realties of love and relationships in that era.
Since we only have the name 'francesca book story', there's no way to know the author. It could be a relatively unknown work, or perhaps it's a new release that hasn't gained much popularity yet. There's just not enough information to say who the author might be.
The 'francesca book story' could cover a wide range of themes. It might be set in a particular historical period, and Francesca could be a key figure in that setting. For example, if it's a historical fiction, Francesca could be involved in a political intrigue, or a social movement. Or it could be a fantasy story, where Francesca has some special powers or is on a quest to save her world. There are just so many possibilities when it comes to what this story could be about.
Francesca Bridgerton is one of the Bridgerton siblings in the original story. She is a complex character with her own story arc of love, family, and personal growth within the Bridgerton family's world of Regency - era England.
Francesca Bridgerton's story is quite interesting. In the Bridgerton world, she stands out with her own unique charm. She has to navigate the strict rules of society. For example, she has to make sure she behaves in a proper way during social gatherings. Her relationships are also a big part of her story. She forms connections with different people, some of which might develop into deeper feelings. Her story is not just about finding a husband, but also about growing as a person within the constraints of that era.
Francesca Bridgerton's sad story is intertwined with the themes of love and loneliness. She was a young woman in a society where marriage was not just about love but also about status and family alliances. She may have had her heart set on a particular person, perhaps someone who was not deemed suitable by her family. When she couldn't be with that person, it was a huge blow to her. Moreover, the social events she had to attend, seeing others seemingly happy in their relationships while she was alone, added to her sadness. The isolation she felt, both in her heart and in society, contributed to the overall sad narrative of her life.