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For Dr. Clara Vance, buildings don't lie. They tell the brutal truth written in steel and stone. When the Pinnacle Tower, Chicago's luxury high-rise, collapses into a pile of ash, she is called to investigate the forensic ruins. What she finds isn't an engineering failure; it's murder. But the wreckage hides a dangerous secret. To protect herself from powerful assassins, she must accept the protection of the only man capable of navigating this dark underworld—Julian Thorne, the corporate fixer and the man who shattered her heart five years ago. Forced together in a terrifying game of survival, Clara must trust the man she hates to find the truth, even as the old, lethal flames of passion resurface. Will the truth set her free, or will the echoes of their shared past crush them both?

Ten stories. Ten moments where reality cracks. A girl who sees a face in a phone zoom. A man followed by a mechanical toy that cries. A woman whose dream walks into her office at exactly 3:00 PM. To mark one year of writing, I invite you into a world where silence is a warning — and nothing is ever as it seems. Are you brave enough to face what hides in the shadows of the everyday? This Might Be Real......Or It Might Not!!!!

“Where did you go?” He questioned, not bothering to adjust his unbuttoned shirt. I had run away but here I was coming to apologize for my actions. “You think you can come and go as you please?” His fingers pressed against my cheeks, firm but not painful, forcing me to meet his gaze. “No, I—I,” I stammered, but before I could finish, his lips almost grazing mine, he interrupted, his tone ice-cold. “You will go home this instant,” he spoke, his face dark. “And you'll stay there till I get back,” he barked out his orders, his eyes boring into mine. “Who do you think you are to order me around,” I thought to respond but my lips wouldn’t make a sound. I didn't fight back. I couldn’t. Without another word, I turned and walked away, his gaze searing into my back. ~~~~~~~~~~ After a steamy night with a sexy stranger, Elena finds out she is pregnant. She is sent abroad to study by her father. Unknown to her, when she comes back five years later her father arranged for her to marry Damien Landon, the illegitimate son of a powerful family. Feeling caged in a loveless marriage and finding out her husband has another woman, Elena decided to run away but the past she ran away from followed after her. Things get complicated when she meets her Ex Cornell Grey, who has now become a charming billionaire. He set his sights again on Elena, trying to win her back. Torn between the two powerful men asking for her back and haunted by secrets of her past, Elena must navigate love, betrayal, and the cost of a marriage built on lies.

The cruelest thing wasn't that she had long been buried in that shipwreck, but that she was still alive. Still living well, living well and no longer remembering him, and already having a daughter with another man, and that man was even his... *** Falling in love with him at eighteen, marrying him at twenty, giving birth to his son at twenty-one, and divorcing at twenty-four, Naomi Shaw had never imagined her love and marriage would end up in such a shattered state. She had always thought she would love one person, bear his children, and then grow old with him hand in hand. Only later did she realize that dreams and reality could never be compared after all. He had his unforgettable first love, yet she loved him to death. After falling into utter despair, she was finally able to leave everything behind. *** When they met again, she was with her daughter, who had been diagnosed with mild autism, and he mocked her coldly, "Naomi Shaw, the daughter you had with some other wild man is indeed not sound!" She replied indifferently, "And you are?" *** He had always been fond of those cold, glamorous, and enchanting women, and had little interest in a sweet and innocent girl like her. He never thought that one day, after the hurt he had inflicted and the hardships of life she had endured, she would finally become the woman he desired, only to no longer belong to him. ***

Synopsis Five years ago, Ayesha’s heart was shattered by the man she loved the most. Without any explanation, Arian Khan disappeared from her life, leaving behind nothing but pain and unanswered questions. Trying to move on, Ayesha eventually agrees to a contract marriage with the cold and powerful billionaire CEO, Ryan Chowdhury. For Ryan, marriage is nothing more than a business deal. No love. No emotions. Just a contract. But just when Ayesha begins to accept her new life… Her past suddenly returns. Arian Khan is back. And this time, he refuses to let her go. Now Ayesha is trapped between her mysterious husband and the man who once broke her heart. But the truth she doesn’t know is far more dangerous… Because Arian never left her by choice. And Ryan Chowdhury is hiding a secret that could destroy all three of them. In a world of power, betrayal, and revenge… Who will Ayesha choose? Her past love… or her present husband?

Tiana was never the girl people chose first. She was the girl who stayed. The girl who forgave. The girl who loved so deeply she almost forgot herself. In the barracks, Joshua became her first everything—first love, first heartbreak, first mistake. Their relationship was built on hidden promises and whispered nights, until Tiana begins to realize that loving him has slowly become another way of losing herself. Then university changes everything. Joshua wants her back only after he begins to lose her. Stephen, the quiet boy who has spent his whole life feeling too much and saying too little, is forced to face the truth about the girl he once blamed. Nadia has loved Stephen from afar for years, carrying unread letters and feelings she was never allowed to keep. And Dare—the boy everyone thinks they know—turns out to be the son of one of the most powerful families in the country, trapped between a life chosen for him and the girl he cannot let go. As old wounds reopen, secrets unravel, and love begins to shift in unexpected ways, each of them must decide: Do you keep holding on to the people who hurt you— or do you finally choose yourself? Because sometimes, the greatest love story is not about being chosen. It is about finding the courage to walk away… and becoming someone new.

The Lagos Love Hustle In Lagos, power is everything… and love is the most dangerous risk of all. Shemmy Esther is a bold, ambitious fashion designer determined to make her mark in Nigeria’s competitive industry. She doesn’t have time for distractions especially not arrogant, smooth-talking tech CEOs. Then she meets Daevyd Kng. Brilliant. Dominant. Irresistible. As Lagos’ rising tech mogul, Daevyd is used to controlling every room he walks into… until Shemmy challenges him. When business pulls them together for a high-profile app launch, the chemistry between them ignites into something neither of them planned. But success comes with enemies. Jealous rivals, bitter exes, media scandals, and clashing family expectations threaten to tear them apart. And when betrayal shakes their trust, Shemmy must decide whether love is worth risking the empire she’s worked so hard to build. In a city where ambition never sleeps and secrets refuse to stay buried, can their passion survive the Lagos hustle… or will it burn them both?

In the bustling halls of Seoul Police Station, Lieutenant Kim So Hee is known for her sharp mind, unwavering dedication, and quiet strength. Life takes an unexpected turn when she meets Ahn Soo Bin, a bright and determined intern, eager to prove herself in the demanding world of law enforcement. What begins as mentor and intern slowly blossoms into a deep, unwavering love—a connection neither time nor circumstance can break. Alongside them are the people who shape their lives. Go Eun, a talented intern doctor, is Soo Bin’s closest confidante, always ready to offer advice, support, and a listening ear during both triumphs and trials. Kang So Ra, a confident and fiercely loyal lawyer, is So Hee’s best friend, guiding her through difficult decisions while adding humor and perspective to her life. Together, the four navigate the pressures of demanding careers, moral challenges, and the complexities of love and friendship. As So Hee and Soo Bin face high-stakes cases, long nights at the station, and the scrutiny of those around them, their bond strengthens. Their love is not a fleeting romance—it is steady, resilient, and inspiring, a testament to trust, patience, and devotion. This is a story about growing together, overcoming obstacles, and finding a love that lasts—not despite life’s challenges, but because of them. With loyalty, laughter, and unbreakable bonds, Kim So Hee and Ahn Soo Bin discover that the heart can endure anything when love is true

Gu Xiaoqing died tragically under the domestic violence of her husband, Fu Guoqiang, only to be reborn at the age of twelve. At that time, her sister had not yet been forced by their grandmother to marry Feng Quezi, a fifteen-year-old from the neighboring village. Her parents had not yet, in order to treat her brother's illness, listened to the suggestions of her uncle and aunt, marrying her off for a hundred yuan to the gambling and abusive Fu Guoqiang, which led to her tragic death. This time, Gu Xiaoqing is determined not to waste this new life. She will get rid of the bad relatives and dump the scumbag. This is the true path to counterattack.

It is the story of a united family confronted with vital realities and romantic disappointments. We say, life! It is full of mysteries, love, jealousy and above all full of lessons .... So I invite you to discover some of his lessons by reading this story .

HIATUS Alex never expected his life to change the day he met Clara at a bookstore. What started as an easy connection soon turned into a complicated romance; one that he wasn’t ready for. As their relationship unravels, so does Alex’s understanding of himself. His feelings for Dave, his best friend, have always been buried deep beneath the surface, but when an unexpected kiss brings those emotions crashing to the shore, he can no longer ignore them. Dave, on the other hand, keeps his own feelings hidden behind easy smiles and friendly gestures. To him, Alex is just a friend; at least, that’s what he tells himself. But as tensions rise and emotions spill over, the boundaries between friendship and something more begin to blur. Meanwhile, Clara faces her own struggles, caught between heartbreak and healing, while Terah and Hannah navigate a toxic relationship that threatens to consume them both. With emotions running high and unspoken words hanging in the air, every choice they make pushes them further into the unpredictable waves of love, regret, and hope. As friendships are tested and hearts are broken, Alex must decide; will he keep running from himself, or will he finally embrace the love he’s always been afraid of? Amid personal struggles and shifting dynamics, Between Waves and Hearts explores love, self-discovery, and the bittersweet journey of growing up. In a world where love isn’t always easy, and the truth is harder to face than lies, can they find their way to happiness?

[COMPLETED NOVEL] Living together with my ex-husband? Sarah never thought she would one day meet Michael, her ex-husband, again in the operating room with his body full of wounds and needing treatment from her. They were already divorced for three years, and Sarah didn’t have a good memory of the man. If she could… she would have let him die. However, she was a doctor, and a doctor's job was to save patients. Sarah immediately regretted her decision to save the man because it turned out that Michael had amnesia and remembered that they just got married! To make matters worse, she stupidly accepted her ex-in-law's request to pretend to remain Michael's wife while taking care of him. Why did she do that? However… during the time she spent with her ex-husband, Michael's attitude was very different from what Sarah had last remembered. He was very gentle… and loving. It made the feelings she thought were gone, come up to the surface. Would Sarah be able to deal with her feelings? What would happen when Michael's memory suddenly returned? Would his attitude stay the same? ============= EXCERPT: "Wifey," Michael called, looking at Sarah who was lying beside him. “Hm,” Sarah answered curtly, not looking at Michael. "I think I'm healthy." Sarah's body stiffened when she heard that. Was Michael healthy? Did that mean he had remembered everything? Would he scold her for tricking him? "Wifey? Why are you silent? I think I'm healthy and I can do it," Michael said quietly. "What do you mean?" Sarah finally looked at Michael with raised eyebrows. “Do what?” "Making babies." ============= Ps: The cover does not belong to me, credit goes to the owner. You can tell me If you want it to be taken down. Pss: Check my other stories in English 1. Superstar Husband & Genius Wife 2. The Lady Vampire and Her Lover 3. Cohabitation With My Ex-Husband 4. My Beautiful Queen is Vampire

“This is my resignation.” He doesn’t look up. “Where’s the money?” “…Money?” “The compensation.” That’s when she learns walking away isn’t free. Ten years after vanishing from each other’s lives, Seo Jiah ends up working for her high school ex — now the ruthless CEO of Daeyeon Holdings. He keeps it cold. She treats him like the mistake she never healed from. They both keep lying. The contract locks her in. The past keeps finding ways back in. Jiah doesn’t beg. She doesn’t fold. She fights him in meeting rooms, in late-night emails, and in every look they pretend doesn't linger. He pushes. She pushes back. The office becomes a battlefield where the flashbacks bleed in—the love they buried, the way it ended, and the kind of hurt that doesn’t die quietly. She’s not just trapped. She’s cornered—and dangerous. He acts untouchable, but she’s the only one who ever got close enough to break him. Some reunions don’t come with closure. They come with teeth.

[ COMPLETE ] As a rogue werewolf on the run, Esme tries to live her life in the present, wondering if she will have a future and hiding from her past. She moves from place to place, never staying for more than four months at a time, leaving before any attachments are formed, and she is nothing but a ghost, a girl they used to know. After surviving on her own for two years, keeping to the shadows and blending in for so long, she is suddenly thrust into the spotlight when the city she stumbled across is controlled by none other than the Vampire King, Gabriel, the ruthless. He is intrigued by the she-wolf who chooses to live among vampires and decides to keep his natural enemy close to his side. But the more Esme tries to hide her true self, the more Gabriel is drawn to her. For someone accustomed to being alone and not leaning on anyone for help, will Esme open up to the one person who can see through her attitude for what it really is.. a painful past covered in scars? ** DISCLAIMER ** Mature Content (R18+): Abuse, Graphic violence, References to suicide, Domestic violence, Sexual content, Strong language. This is part of HUNTED universe. Cover is mine and created by @if._art My instagram: @kelly_starrz New discord server: https://discord.gg/MHMdRRqUYa --- Short Side Story 1: Taste of Vengeance "Live an eternity as the very thing you despise." A curse he had to live by. A woman he wanted to kill. A woman he became obsessed with. This is a short side story with dark themes. --- Short Side Story 2: Hellhound's Redemption 【 Coming Soon 】 ---

At a glamorous art auction, Kang Siwoo meets Go Hamin, the charming singer he once loved—and lost. What starts as a tense rivalry over a coveted artwork soon unravels years of misunderstandings, regrets, and lingering desire. Behind the glittering façade of fame and wealth, old wounds resurface, forcing them to confront what they truly feel. In a quiet penthouse filled with art and memories, they face the question they never dared to answer: Can first love survive betrayal, pride, and time?

Isabella Hartmann had everything a woman could want — a successful career, a wealthy family, and a man her father had carefully chosen for her. The only problem was that none of it was hers. Running from a life that suffocated her and an engagement she never agreed to, Bella boards a plane to Tanzania on a photography assignment — telling herself it is just work. Just temporary. Just three weeks in the wild before she figures out what comes next. She doesn't expect Jabari Mwamba. Strong, silent, and deeply rooted in the red African earth he was born from, Jabari has spent his whole life building something real — a safari company, a family legacy, a heart guarded so carefully that few people have ever come close enough to touch it. He has been betrayed before. He has loved and lost before. He has learned to be patient, to be careful, to want nothing that could leave. But the Serengeti has its own plans. Thrown together across vast golden plains and ancient Baobab trees, Jabari and Bella find themselves pulled toward something neither of them planned and neither of them can outrun. Between stolen moments under burning skies and honest conversations by firelight, two people from opposite worlds begin to build something extraordinary. But love is never simple when it crosses worlds. Jabari's family will not accept a foreign woman easily. Bella's powerful father will not let go without a fight. An ex-lover returns with unfinished business. And somewhere between Munich and the Serengeti, Bella must make the most important choice of her life — the safe world she was given, or the real one she finally found. Some loves are comfortable. Some loves are safe. This one will cost them everything. And be worth every penny. Genre: Romance | Drama | Intercultural Love Story Setting: Tanzania, Africa Themes: Forbidden Love | Family Conflict | Finding Yourself | Cultural Differences

Grace gave her all to Michael and paid for it with heartbreak. She swore off love not until Leon, her online friend, stepped into her real world and loved her gently, patiently. Just as she begins to heal, her past comes knocking. But this time, Grace chooses differently. Because this love? It’s real.

"Hey! Why did you undress?" I said without glancing at him, only to perceive his genuine and humorous laugh. "What happened to you? Why do you look so scared? Oh come on, don't you dare think nasty of me". Again, with his joyful and teasing laughter. I just shut my mouth and ignored him. I focused my glare on the floor, shivering cold in my sopping wet dress. "Didn’t you say you wanted to stay for a while, and that you don't want to go home yet? It's not good for you to stay in your soaked dress for very long. I'm serious, and I don't want you to get hypothermia. So, you better slip off that gown and hang it on the railing to dry a little. Doesn't it feel heavy?" He looks serious, delivering his point. He's probably right, but that seems uncomfortable. Disrobing in front of Ziggy while ogling over his naked body, it feels so awkward to me. He is my best friend, my hero and if there is something that is most important in my life, it is to not lose him. I tried hard not to fall in love with him because they say relationships are complicated, and being in love with your best friend and failing hurts double time. What if it's too late for me to realize that he is more than just a best friend, but really my first and only true love? DISCLAIMER: THIS STORY MAY CONTAINS ADULT LANGUAGE AND CONTENT, IT IS NOT SUITABLE FOR ANYONE UNDER THE AGE OF 18 AND MAY NOT BE SUITABLE FOR ALL ADULT READERS. VIEW AT YOUR DISCRETION. This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, businesses, places, events, locales, and incidents are either the products of the author’s imagination or used in a fictitious manner. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental.

A crazy event that pulled two opposite in attraction. She's a drama queen and blabbing mouth, while he seeks calm in silence, she's a trouble maker and he a peace maker. As a love expert ,creator and host of a famous show 'Bring love to life' , June tend to fail in organizing and achieving love for herself, she's a goal getter yet can't seem to grab a man for herself. When her career and show faced a risk of falling due to secrets she had hidden,she was compelled to take help from a psychiatrist with hopes of controlling the damage. Both skipped in the crazy journey in battle over destiny that seem to be pulling them together. "You're insane, trust me there's no cure for you." "And you're unworthy of your profession, I have no idea why I talked myself to come here, clearly you're a mad man" g,she meant every word,grabbing her hand bag she stumped out of his office. They're like cross roads that have no interest in each other but are fated to greet one another.