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Grey stood by his office window, overlooking the city, a sense of despair washing over him. "I can't believe it. Maybe I'm not meant to be loved," he muttered to himself. He recalled the words, "Grey, I'll be back for you," uttered just days after his divorce from his treacherous wife, Christina. The betrayal had shattered his heart, turning his once passionate love life into a cold, calculated pursuit of success. He had sworn to never fall in love again, his heart hardening with each passing day. All he had ever wanted was a genuine, committed relationship, but Christina's ruthless attempt to seize his wealth had crushed that dream. A year later, he had achieved his success, becoming a renowned businessman, but his heart remained broken. Just when he thought all hope was lost, a new woman entered his life. Carmen, the new secretary at Grey Telecommunications Inc., brought a ray of light into his darkened world. Drawn to her warmth and kindness, Grey found himself falling deeper and deeper in love. Their love deepened, culminating in a Valentine's Day proposal in Paris, which Carmen accepted. They returned to Los Angeles, planning to announce their engagement a few weeks later. Grey returned to his business, only to discover that $500 million had been stolen from his bank account. His fiancée had also vanished. The pieces slowly fell into place. Grey realized he had been tricked again. Fueled by anger and betrayal, Grey hired a team of military-trained detectives to track Carmen thinking she was the exact cause of his financial loss. He vowed to destroy the innocent Carmen, who had nothing to do with his financial loss, Grey left everything behind, his heart consumed by a burning desire for revenge. This was no longer just a love story; it had become a dangerous pursuit of justice. _____________________ Ps I own all characters in this novel and all scenes are all my own3.93
They say, Revenge could turn the brightest of hearts black. Seraphina didn’t care, she had vowed to make them pay, and she would play God in their lives like they had in hers. They thought they had brought her life to an end, but they should have been careful, very careful. Their carelessness and recklessness was about to cost them. She would make sure they regretted making an error with her… She would take back all they took from her… Including their lives and unlike them, she would get the job done perfectly.Jacob was an ordinary man living in a bustling, modern world, where he worked as a sales associate at a modest retail store. One day, as he was hurrying to work, he was tragically killed in a freak accident involving a runaway cow in a small rural town. In a bizarre twist of fate, Jacob found himself reincarnated in a medieval fantasy world, waking up as a young merchant in the city of Isselburg. Initially bewildered, Jacob quickly realized that he had retained all his memories from his past life. With no way of returning home, he decided to make the best of his new reality. His sharp mind and past sales experience gave him an edge in trade negotiations, and soon, Jacob became known as a skilled traveling merchant.
Ella thought she would have an easy life transmigrating into a book. But what happens when she's not the only one. The Empress Dowager was a transmigrator too! Faced with obstacles from the start, Grace declared herself as a long-lost family member to the Empress Dowager. At the Empress Dowager's beck and call, Grace fights for her survival! Fancy food? Grace cooks it! Ambitious plans? Grace executes them! Need a daughter-in-law? Grace volunteers! The emperor might seem reserved and serious, but he hides a devilish wit and a penchant for dry humor, especially where Grace is concerned! Beneath the palace intrigues and political machinations, Grace remains determined to use her modern knowledge for a greater cause: Improve womens' rights in this ancient world. She's ready to fight for change, one bold step at a time ......
Della has two secrets. The wedding ring on her finger doesn't belong to her and the death of Emily must be kept a secret. ******** Emily Adley, the only heiress and fiancée of Hunter Hardecker, has resurfaced. But something's off-she acts like a stranger, a shadow of the woman Hunter once knew. Della Jones has one shot at survival: a transplant she desperately needs. To get it, she must step into Emily's world, becoming the beloved heiress everyone thinks they know. But can she keep up the act with Hunter's piercing gaze tracking her every move?
Can lying actually lead to freedom? Seth, dressed like his sister, just married Lucias in a contractual deal between families. Seth's spoiled twin, who got everything from their parents, has bolted with her boyfriend, ditching her responsibilities. Despite his fears of Lucias' eventual reaction to the deceit he willingly binds himself to this stranger for a family's love that would never come. Despite his family looking down on him for being gay, Seth steps up, picking up the pieces of his sister's mess, and working his fingers to the bone to fix things. And that's when he stumbles on something unexpected - his own kind of freedom. Starting with a fake identity, Seth's partnership with Lucias starts feeling less like a hoax and more like a lifeline. This unlikely team-up lets him finally break free from the chains of family bias. In this masquerade, Seth finally finds his real self, escaping the trap of what everyone else thinks he should be. So, can lying pave the way to liberation? Can Lucias help Seth rewrite the rules for his own future? Could playing pretend, be just the ticket to breaking out of the mould?
In the enchanting realm of the Forest Empire, a war hero named Maximilian and a captivating noble lady, Sienna, fell deeply in love. Their romance blossomed amidst the chaos of battle, their bond forged through shared triumphs and sorrows. However, their happiness was not destined to last. Bitter betrayals and misunderstandings tore the lovers apart, leaving Sienna to reluctantly accept an unhappy marriage to a man she did not love. Maximilian, heartbroken, turned to his loyal comrade-in-arms, Amara's, and the two wed. Though Amara's faced hostility from those who coveted Maximilian's affections, her unwavering devotion never wavered. She cherished her husband, determined to mend the rift that had formed between them. Tragically, Amara's one day witnessed Maximilian and his former lover in a passionate embrace. Consumed by the agony of betrayal, she demanded a divorce, leading to a violent confrontation that left her confined and isolated. In this state of duress, Confined and isolated, Maryanna gave birth to twins. Due to the medicine someone was feeding her, she had a mental break and attempted to harm her own children before narrowly escaping her imprisonment. Wracked with the anguish of her actions, she believes her twins are dead because of her. Amara's ultimate fate remains shrouded in mystery, her disappearance leaving those she left behind haunted by whispers of her tragic demise. Will Amara's find the strength to overcome her anguish and reclaim her life? Can Amara's love for Maximilian withstand the tempestuous storms that have battered their union? is she going to be happy ? or she will go back to her old life ? ( it contains violence) •••••••••••• story "I made a mistake; that's all it was." ~~~~~ "You cannot force me to sleep with you, even if I am your wife." ~~~~~ "No! Please, untie me now!" ~~~~~ " will you marry me?" "Yes." ~~~~~ "He doesn't love you; he loves me!" ~~~~~ "Max, please let me go. I don't want to live like this." ~~~~~ "Do you love me? My love, I know you don't, so please sign this paper." ~~~~~ "Mother-in-law, I did not kill my children! I did not hurt them. Max, please believe me!"
After her mother passed away and her father remarried, Tang Qianmiao was sent to live in a "stranger's" house. From that moment on, she was showered with affection by the entire family. Her enthusiastic aunt: “Miaomiao, don't be a stranger. From now on, I’m your mother, and this is your home!” Her gentle uncle: “Miaomiao, put that down. Why should a girl like you cook? Let your brother Xian handle it.” Her considerate younger brother: “Sis, I’ll finish your homework for you. Just relax and play your games.” Feng Xian, however, sneered at his family's behavior and warned the young girl, “Stay away from me.” But before long, everything changed. One night, when Qianmiao returned home late, she was cornered by a certain man at the stairs who demanded, “Who was that man who dropped you off just now, hmm?” She gave him a playful smile, “Are you jealous?” Her smile threw him off balance, and his heartbeat quickened. From that moment on, the always calm and collected Mr. Feng found himself lost in the charm of a young girl's smile. This little girl, unloved by her father, raised in the countryside with no power or influence, was prone to insecurity. He had to protect her carefully, ensuring no one could ever hurt her. Yet, strangely, every time before he could step in, she had already dealt with the situation with ease. One day, his subordinate nervously reported, “Sir, on the wealth rankings, Miss Qianmiao has surpassed... you.” Mr. Feng glanced over the documents, his eyes growing darker. It turns out that his little girl was not just a student; she held many other identities, each more astonishing than the last! … People mocked Tang Qianmiao, saying she wasn’t worthy of Mr. Feng. Little did they know, every day, Mr. Feng was working tirelessly to keep up with her pace.
**Edric Zander*** She had a smell, something so unfamiliar yet felt like home, something that provoked my instinct and made me want to possess her body, mind and soul, a vibrant, intoxicating smell... something out of this world. She captivated my eyes the moment I spotted her. Her mysterious presence was what I noticed first, then… her eyes, her fear, her hands, her curves... Everything was so captivating. The more I looked at her, the more I longed to lure her into my web and trap her. Watch her flicker, trying to fly helplessly, but slowly she would learn that it was too late. She couldn't ever escape me. I will be her home, and she will be mine. ~~ She was in the enemy's kingdom in pure disguise. No one knew that she was a witch. They were supposed to kill each other, a witch and, a vampire could never be anything but enemies or so they say. But fate had other plans. What would he do after he finds out she is the one who he hated all his life? Will he kill like he was supposed to? Or will he never find that fact?
In a college setting, Lucas Miller finds himself haunted by fragmented memories and fleeting whispers that hint at a past he can't quite recall. As he embarks on a journey to decipher these echoes, he realizes that the secrets of his past may hold the answers to the mysteries surrounding his friends. The shadows of forgotten memories cast a hazy veil over the present, while newfound revelations and unexpected allies help guide Lucas through the maze of his own mind.
She was just a simple high school girl who enjoyed her boring, everyday life. Until the day she fell into the ocean in a boating accident and lost consciousness. She woke up in the body of a baby and as an avid romance novel reader she knew exactly what had happened. She was reborn and entered a book. Fortunately, the names were familiar to her, so she knew which novel it was. The only problem was that the novel ended with the main character's marriage and she was their child. So this was after the end of the novel and she had no idea what was going to happen ...
After an eventful night together which resulted in waking up in an hotel room without clothes, junfeng is annoyed to find out the one night stand he thought he had wasn’t just a one night stand but the wife he had been married to seven years ago due to both their grandparents. The very one he had been planning to divorce. Because of this, they have to live together for a year due to the contract before any separation can be done. To Dialu that’s the worst idea over, no one wants to live with a husband who thinks lowly of you. To Junfeng that’s the worst idea ever, no one want to live with a whore. Will bring in the same space have its effect on the two? [strong female lead, undercover, powerful confrontation, fast paced, 1v1] p.s daily update
The world can be divided into "two hemispheres of the same planet". The first is ordinary people living on planets. And what about the second part? Some beings in the universe do not have their own place, so they live with people on the same planet. There would be no problem with that, but a being with the power of God among mortals? Fortunately, no one in society knows about "these beings", so they live in peace, and these beings do not reveal their identity. Sometimes, however, this can involve serious problems. Lytia, woke up in the "forest of the Beasts". She does not remember anything from her adventure so far, but she knows one thing, that she has lost her magic and must regain it. She only remembers the man with white hair who brought her to this place. Why did he decide to leave her completely alone in such a place? ——————— Hello there :))) -English is not my native language so there may be problems with correct spelling. -there is also a Polish version of LoE but you can read it ONLY on Tapas. If you want to read the chapters faster, check out my tapas. -I'm also human so it may happen that in a week there will be 10 chapters or 1 or sometimes even 0!!! that’s all ( \*^*/ )
Zara, raised in exile by her mother, uncovers a life-altering secret upon her mother’s death: she is a “Watcher,” a legendary guardian chosen to protect the kingdom from an ancient darkness. Watchers have always been male, and Zara’s birth as the first female Watcher led to her family’s exile. But there’s more—Zara is the first Watcher born without magic and the prophecy speaks of her as the Watcher of two flames(salvation or destruction), making her an even greater anomaly. Now, with her mother gone and the kingdom in peril, Zara must return to reclaim her destiny. Accompanied by her mysterious horse, Hei Hei, who harbors ancient powers of her own, Zara infiltrates the palace in search of answers. What she finds is far worse than she imagined. The current Watcher, a distant relative, and the manipulative queen have turned to black magic, plunging the kingdom into chaos. As darkness spreads, illness, fear, and death consume the land. Zara realizes her mission isn’t just to reclaim her role as Watcher—it’s to dismantle the evil gripping the throne. But her path is fraught with danger, and without magic, her fight seems impossible. Meanwhile, the newly crowned king, grieving his father’s death and burdened by the kingdom’s collapse, faces another challenge—custom dictates he must choose a queen soon to maintain stability. Unbeknownst to him, the woman destined for him is already by his side. As he begins to fall for Zara, she finds herself torn. Her destiny demands she sacrifice everything for the kingdom, but can she deny her growing feelings for the prince? With the fate of the realm hanging in the balance, Zara must decide: will she embrace her role as Watcher, or risk it all for love?
In a royal ball, Princess Izzy and her younger sister, Rae, attend with their hopes high. Izzy is determined to win the heart of a Cyrus, but he shows no interest in her. Instead he is drawn to Rae, who captivates him with her beauty and grace. Meanwhile, Rae finds herself torn between here attraction to Cyrus and her distrust of his cold and calculating nature. As the story progresses, it becomes clear that Cyrus is hiding secrets.
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Lydia Zander found herself trapped in a loveless marriage with Clinton, who had only married her out of obligation to his grandfather. Despite her deep affection for him, she endured mistreatment at the hands of Clinton and her in-laws until the day he decided to divorce her. Unknown to her husband and family, Lydia had kept her true identity hidden. They assumed she was a poor woman from the slum. After being sent away by Clinton to make room for his mistress, Kelly. Clinton expected Lydia to come back to him on her knees, Lydia did come back, but not on her knees begging. She came back as a completely different person, more powerful and wealthier than Clinton. She revealed herself as the president's hidden daughter and the largest shareholder in her husband's own company. With Lydia's true identity revealed, the tables turned dramatically. Guess who was on his knees begging. Yes, you got it right. Him! It was Clinton who found himself on his knees, pleading for forgiveness and mercy4.37
In the world of high society, billionaire Devlin Saint Clair is revered for his wealth, charm, and philanthropy. But beneath the façade, Devlin harbors a dark secret: he's a demon, heir to the throne of the underworld. Bound by his father's expectations, Devlin must navigate the treacherous landscape of demon politics to claim the crown. His ruthless ambition knows no bounds, and he'll stop at nothing to achieve his goal. Detective Mirabella "Bella" Thompson is no stranger to darkness. Haunted by a traumatic past, she's built walls around her heart. Alongside her sisters, she's forged a new life in the police force. But when she stumbles upon Devlin's true nature, her world is turned upside down. As their paths collide, Devlin's determined to keep Bella silenced. But she's not one to back down. As they engage in a cat-and-mouse game, Devlin finds himself torn between his loyalty to his family and his growing obsession with the fearless detective. Bella's secrets are her own, but Devlin's determination to uncover them threatens to destroy everything she's built. Can she resist the billionaire's allure, or will his darkness consume her? As the stakes rise, Devlin must choose between his destiny and his desire. Will he sacrifice his humanity for the crown, or will Bella's love redeem him? **Target Audience:] Adult readers (18+) who enjoy paranormal romance, urban fantasy, and suspenseful stories with complex characters and moral ambiguity.The Crazy Dancer's (She's Too Perfect)" is an enchanting tale that revolves around an extraordinary young dancer named (Maxine ). However, beneath her seemingly flawless façade lies a secret that renders her perfection unattainable. As the story unfolds, we delve into the intricate world of dance, exploring the sacrifices, determination, and relentless pursuit of excellence that define (Maxine). With each pirouette, she unlocks a magical realm where dreams come to life, but also faces the relentless pressures of living up to impossible expectations. But as (Maxine) embarks on her journey to prove her worth, she discovers that being too perfect comes with a heavy price. Struggling to balance personal desires and societal standards, she finds solace in the company of an unexpected ally – a fellow dancer who sees her beyond the façade. As they navigate the intimately woven world of dance, they must confront their deepest fears, embrace vulnerability, and redefine what it truly means to be perfect. 'The Crazy Dancer's is a riveting exploration of ambition, societal, and the quest for self-acceptance in the face of unattainable ideals. It weaves a captivating tapestry of emotions, showcasing the power of resilience, friendship, and the transformative nature of dance. Join (Maxine) on her enchanting journey as she discovers that true beauty lies not in flawlessness, but in embracing imperfections and finding the courage to dance to her own beat.
In a world where werewolves reign as the dominant supernatural force in the shadow, the balance of power is about to be challenged by the emergence of a creature more ancient, more dangerous, and more primal than any myth—the first vampire. As Awa’s power grows, it becomes clear that she isn’t just another supernatural entity—she is the origin of vampires, the first of her kind. Her existence uncovers ancient secrets that the werewolf clans have long kept hidden, including a prophecy foretelling the rise of a blood queen who would challenge the dominance of the werewolves. Will the Werewolf clan prevail against the newly rising Vampire faction? Awa’s journey is not just one of survival but one of self-discovery. As she transforms into the first vampire, she must grapple with what it means to be human—or if she is even human anymore. This novel is participating in the viral book call competition. It would mean the world to me if you could add this book to your library and write a review. Thank you. *Prologue: Chapters 1-4 aren’t necessary to read to understand the story, but they provide invaluable insight into Awa’s past, revealing how she became the strong, self-assured woman she is today.*