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Announcement: I'm currently in the process of changing jobs, so sadly, there won't be any more chapters for a while. I I apologise for the inconvenience! After a 4 year long rebellion ends, the Old King is dead, and Duke Helios returns home to his wife Vinca, only to discover that not everything is as it seems... Author's note: Hello all! I'm new to writing, and this is my first attempt at it. I'm aiming for 5 chapters a week with this story. I truly hope you enjoy the world I'll be weaving for you. Schedule: Tuesday-Saturday at 6:25pm UTC Premise: Starting From Scratch is a low-fantasy drama about learning how to love someone, told from two different perspectives: Vinca, The Duchess of Redwater, who's husband abandoned her two weeks after their marriage to participate in a four year long rebellion... And Helios, the Duke of Redwater, who left his wife and Duchy behind to save his Kingdom, only to return to discover her in a compromising position. Deciding to start things from scratch, they work together, learning about what each other went through during their time apart, and supporting each other for the times ahead.Cereus thought she'd found love with her high school tutor, Collin. But when he mysteriously vanishes without a word, she's left heartbroken. Years later, she moves on and begins dating Matthew, a charming guy with a dark secret that could potentially ruin their relationship. Meanwhile, Cereus's best friend gets entangled with an online dater, unaware he can change the fate of her best friend forever. The question is, Will past flame rekindle in Cereus' heart? or Will she learn to move on from the echoes of past heartbreak and find love in Matthew? ___ Note: This is my first book, so please be patient with me. ___ Hello! I am participating in the WSA 2024, please support the book! And I hope you enjoy it! ___ Note: This is a purely fictional story, and any resemblance to real life is a coincidence.
Synopsis "Mummy, this place is beautiful, isn't it handsome uncle?" Tulip asked. Alynah froze while Kayden stiffened. "Right mummy?" Tulip asked again, staring up at Alynah. "Mummy I'm talking to you!" Tulip whined. Both parties were still frozen. Alynah's head was in a fuzz. This little brat! "MUMMY?!" Tulip pouted but then realization hit her. "Oh mummy, you told me not to call you mummy at work" Alynah became a single mother at eighteen. Her life scattered after a one night stand with an anonymous drunk man. She found herself pregnant to a stranger whom she didn't even see his face. The man who left the last legacy of his life, knowingly or unknowingly. Rejected by her family and friends, Alynah is determined to raise her child alone with love and care. She must navigate the truth, search for her daughter's father and protect her child from mockery and humiliation, and from those who knew the secret. But will she succeed in the search of her daughter's father? If she did, will he accept the daughter as his or reject her? Will Alynah find love, reunion and a new beginning?
Susan Ochoa, who chooses to be an Architect in the future years was a best friend of Archer Peterson Selviro, who chose to be an Engineer as the last choice he'll do for his Father. They almost grew up sticking to each other and soon started their relationship as more than friends. Little did they know that life gives complications. Either to test their love or to teach them. Maybe both. With promises made, memories built, and dream to chase. Will they cross this together without breaking a promise? As Best Friends? As Partners? As Promise?
When Persephone Athena James first met Bodhi Patrick O'Neill, a bond formed between them. As time passed and they grew, a love formed between them. When the future became the present, their secrets divided them. What secrets are they hiding and can the truth lead them back together?
[Being an orphan and working as a maid wasn't something one dreamt about. As if deprivation wasn't enough, Bismika had to suffer bullying at school. When a certain blue-eyed boy showed interest in her, she misunderstood him as her knight in shining armor. A little did she realize that, she was pulled toward a burning pyre.] .......... “I-I wanted to t-tell-“ I was cut short with a loud thud of the tray. “Here is your order, Sir,”- the waitress seductively placed the frappe. “Thanks,”- he gave an alluring smile. This was the first time I saw him smiling today. “Have you decided on the order yet, Ms. Indecisive?”- the waitress's boring tone rang through my ears. I was stunned at her rudeness. I looked at the pair of blue orbs sitting in front of me. He looked unbothered! The mistreatment of the waitress towards me was all normal to him! Well! A loser like me never deserved a charmer like him. It was time to burst my dream bubble. “I won't take anything,” somehow I managed to speak. “You can excuse yourself.” The waitress left not before giving me a disgusting look and another lustful glance toward him. I was done. “Sorry to waste your time. But, don't worry. I won't waste more. Thanks for coming,”- I didn't wait for his response. Leaving the café, I let my tears fall. He just used me for his pleasure! I felt broken. Suddenly 2 strong hands grabbed my arms and the next moment I was shoved to an empty alley. I stared at those ocean blue eyes, hard to read as always. “A simple 'sorry' isn't good enough for wasting my time. I deserve compensation.” And before I could respond, his lips were on mine and started devouring me like a beast.
Maybelle lives in Little England and has to struggle through life day by day. Until one day an opportunity comes along for her that will change everything! An excerpt: "Much and nothing." We were only a few millimetres away from our lips. I felt a drop of rain on the tip of my nose, a few seconds later it was pouring down. As if the rain had shaken me awake, I was brought back to reality. "Nicolas, I can't, I'm sorry." I left him and ran through the rain back to the palace. When I was dry, the water ran off me like a rivulet. What had I almost done? I would have put his life at risk. My heart had skipped a beat at his touch. I was not allowed to feel that way about him. I hate you my heart, I hate you!
"Open your mouth," he whispered, and I looked at him in confusion. "Open your mouth, Jackie." I swallowed and did as I was told. The heat between my legs heightened when he ran the wet candy over my bottom lip before stuffing it into my mouth. The sweetness expanded on my taste buds and my body heated up at the fact that the lollipop had been in his mouth. There was something erotic about it and it left me accepting the way my body reacted to it. I looked deeper into his eyes and sucked on the lollipop then moaned when he started to move it in and out of my mouth. I wasn't innocent and I knew just what he was doing. +++ Jackie Garner has always been away from the spotlight, not until bad boy, Lucas Hamilton walks into her life after meeting him half naked in the boys' locker room. Since then, Lucas Hamilton has not let her be and wants her at all costs. But when bad boys fall, expect heartbreaks, jealous ex-lovers and backstabbers.
Lexi Rose is a girl that left home at a very tender age with the aspirations to make it big in the City. She desired all the things, the love, and the fulfillment that she lacked as a child. With a family that has shunned her, she navigates her way through life, looking for that one thing she lacks…the perfect man on her side. Lucas Lucero is a ruthless Mafia Boss designed to drive any woman to the heights of seven sensations of pleasure. With abs that flex as he moves, he is elegant yet the most powerful man in the state. With a rather bad reputation on his side, he will break your heart if you ever find yourself on his side. But Lucas dangles his finger in everything that brings danger and is for certain forbidden. Yet, his paths cross with Lexi, and from the minute they make eye contact, he is captivated. Though Lexi is different from most of the girls he is used to occupying himself with. She is Bipolar, which makes her life wild and unpredictable, and practically uncontrollable most of the time. Yet, Lucas has the determination to tame her and let her take her rightful place by his side. Will Lucas and Lexi be able to survive a relationship that will be nothing but a rollercoaster ride? Can he understand the woman behind the disease and love her for who she is deep in her heart?
Deputy insepctor Haley Drinkwater is a cop whose life has been put in a complicated situation because of love and the choice of her parents. Seeing her abduction as a means to avoid being forced into marriage till she thinks she is ready one wonders when she will ever be ready with this new tricky case on her hands that sends her mixing work with love. She is torn in between getting that promotion and leaving to the expectations of her parents or doing the right thing which will involve her helping an ex whose true motive she is unable to discern. When it push comes to shove will she take the easy path or which she stick to a more rugged path where even love is not promised.
“You remind me of him a bit.” she said. “You both work hard to protect people.” “Yeah, I can’t fix hearts though,” he laughed. She looked right at him, “Oh you would be surprised.” Mara Sidney is widowed and recently moved to a new place to be near her daughter. She meets Lieutenant Sam Howell, who's younger than her, but sparks fly. Together they try to navigate their extreme lust and their age difference as they figure out what they both want from each other. Mature Rating. Cover art is not mine.
The girl named YooLim was migrating to attend middle school in the big city. She was being the village girl. So, she didn't know what will she meet there. Her parents were telling her to prepare and build good relationships with her friends. But she had trauma at the past school. She didn't want to make friends at school. She decided to live alone and focus on study. On the first day of school, everything wasn't happening as she planned. She was seeing the beautiful scenery and a beautiful guy. He was looking up to the cherry tree which are fully blooming all the way to school. The students were taking photos of those trees. But he was gazing up there and thinking of something. She was standing beside him and looked up there. He was noticing her and moved away. She was standing there and suddenly flower petals fell down. She tried to catch it. However, it ended up on her hair. He was looking at her back and taking the petals from her hair. She said, "give me back, that's my luck". He said, "How can you say that". They were fighting there in their eyes.
Zane is off to college to pursue his dream of becoming a dessert chef but he has to overcome his financial dilemma. Orville has everything one can ever ask for but struggles in maintaining the stability of his own family. Through hardship, they bonded. By being together, they have each other uplifted. They understood one another and had each other's lives positively affected but not without having to face people who resented. One is full of hopes and dreams while one is on the verge of falling into despair. One is a work in progress while one thrives in success. They are the complete opposite of each other but one thing they share in common is the fact that they have been surrounded with secrets and lies. Will they crack or will they have each other’s backs?
Given a new lease and life, Jiang Xinyan thought she would bring her grandfather's company to new heights and dominate the business world. Little did she know just how cruel the past she had forgotten was. "Bad mommy, Do you hate Ah-Lan? How can you forget Ah-Lan?" The child accused her. His father Wen JunXi the chairman of Wen Conglomerate stood by with the same accusative expression that mirrored the boy. "Who are you calling mommy, when did I Jiang XinYan give birth to you?" She replied. The child pouted speechlessly, feeling wronged.
In a realm where adventure and peril intertwine, Amelie and Julian's saga unfolds—a story of love's boundless strength and an insatiable quest for discovery. From their first encounter, fate binds them in a journey marked by formidable trials, testing their courage and resolve. Tasked with finding Amelie's lost aunt and cousin, they embark on a quest not just of reunion but of self-discovery. With Amelie’s grandmother by their side, they face a world brimming with mysteries and dangers that challenge the very essence of their spirit. Throughout their journey, Amelie and Julian face sorrows deep enough to drown the strongest will, battles fierce enough to shatter resolve, and losses grievous enough to break hearts. Yet, it's in these trials that their love shines as a beacon of hope, guiding them through darkness and despair. This love, unwavering and pure, becomes their shield against the tempest of challenges they face, fueling their perseverance. Their odyssey is more than a mere search; it's a voyage through stunning landscapes that test their limits and forge them into beings of unwavering resilience. Allies become family; enemies test their mettle. The mystery of Amelie's family weaves a complex tapestry that deepens their quest, transforming it into a journey for truth, understanding, and the salvation of their world. This narrative is a testament to the indomitable human spirit, celebrating the power of love to overcome insurmountable odds. Through Amelie and Julian, we witness the transformative power of unity and sacrifice, reminding us that in the face of overwhelming darkness, we are never truly alone. Their epic journey not only brings them closer to their familial truths but also reveals the depth of their inner strength. It's a poignant reflection on the trials and triumphs that define us, a reminder of the unbreakable bonds of love and the light it brings to the darkest of paths.
[Mature Content] “Oh, Sir… I-I think I-Im gonna...” “Oh, my beautiful Grace. Let's do it together.” *** Grace Elizabeth Norma was a kind-goody-two-shoes girl. Everyone loved her. She lived a happy tranquil life with a perfect family and a perfect fiance. Until one day, she found out that her beloved fiance had been cheating on her with her best friend. In the middle of a heartbreak, she found herself doing one night stand. And it getting twisted, when that handsome stranger is her ex-best friend's brother! the crazy rich tycoon, Gabriel Lucius Ambrose. Led by her own recklessness, two months later, she found herself pregnant and at the same time, The Ambrose family announcing Gabriel's engagement party with another woman. After she promised that she won't ever having a relation with Ambrose family again, she decided to kept her pregnancy a secret. Grace fled to another country and started a new life with her unborn child. But five years later, the unexpected person knocked her door and demand his babies back. "There you are my baby. I've finally found you again." "Gabriel..." "And look who's there... is that my other baby?" Gabriel asked when he saw a four years old boy sat behind Grace' back.
Growing up in a small town, isolated from the world, all Freya Lancaster ever wanted to do was travel. This was something she never thought she would be able to do, thinking that there was no way she could make it out in the world as a young werewolf without her pack. After talking to her family, Freya decided to leave after she graduated from high school. Leaving the safety of home and past trouble behind her, Freya began to travel and explore the world, meeting new people and learning new things along the way. After a year of traveling and self exploration, Freya’s father calls to tell her it is time for her to enroll in college and begin working in the family business as promised. As she returns home, Freya is forced to leave behind people from her time away, only to be met with those she would rather not see again. This seems to be the least of her worries, however, as an outside threat begins murdering residents of the town. Tension rises in the community when members of the pack's hierarchy are attacked by the outside threat, causing the town to go into survival mode as their home and way of life is threatened. What will Freya do when her family is targeted by this threat? What will happen when she is forced to face someone who has hurt her in the past? How will the town overcome this threat to their home?
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He was reach, handsome and most importantly, a successful businessman at the young age of twenty-three. The success didn't make him a good person, He was Spoiled and egoist who was habitual of naming the price for everything. She was a sweet, simple, well-mannered and righteous person who was always ready to lend a helping hand. She wasn't any well-known successful figure but she had what it takes to be successful, a strong willpower. One day he crossed the boundary she had made, and as expected of the righteous heroine– she welcomed him with a tight slap. Then comes the Ego! how dare she! He plotted the Revenge! He faked to be in love with her, married her, slept with her and the final touch– he divorced her! But he did one mistake- in the process of faking to be in love, he was not supposed to actually fall for her. When she was finally gone from his life, he realized his own feelings. He realized how he was used to of her loving gaze, the warmth in her smile and her care for him. But it was too late. She was gone from his life without leaving any traces. ................. Six years later she was back, but she wasn't the same sweet and simple girl anymore, She was the cold-blooded CEO! His ex wife was now a ruthless queen of business world. Now she had only one principle in her life "Betray me and I'll destroy you" .............. Meeting her for the second time was like a chance to survival for him but she being completely changed, it surely wasn't going to be any simple journey. ............ Accompany me in the journey of Lucy Carl and Li Xuan's love and hate relationship. Any constructive criticisms are very much welcomed here.He shouted, " With my father! And why is he bleeding? " he turned around while rubbing his head and when he came around facing me, he shouted, "You slept with my father and murdered him!" Jake comes home to find his girlfriend in bed with his father whom she has just murdered. Seven months later, Jake meets Sabrina and she is pregnant. Is love possible after betrayal? Does love cover a multitude of faults, challenges and complications? This is the story of Jake and Sabrina Follow to find out if they will rekindle their love despite their complicated past and the challenges it brings forth.