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The Underground Railroad by William Still

Elleina's mother is dying and the only one who can help them is her grandfather who doesn't recognize them as family. Even against her will, Elleina pleaded to her grandfather and to her amazement he agreed. "I will help you save your mother's life... I'm also willing to give you all my wealth, but on one condition... Marry Alexander Kenneth Grandson." Fix marriage... This is the reason why my mother ran away from my grandfather and I am tempted to do the same, but I clenched my fix. "Fine! For my mother's life, I will marry whoever you want!"

I thought one picture was harmless,something that could pass without consequences. I never imagined it would ruin his image,threaten his company or put my family in danger. I made a mistake and somehow,he bacame the only person that could protect us. The contract we signed was supposed to be simple,temporary and emotionless but nothing stayed that way. But living together changed things and getting used to his presence became a routine. The lines we promised not to cross slowly began to blur.

It's the first look on my wedding day. I turn... but my husband isn't there. Instead, I see the stranger who ruined my life. Here's the story: Six years ago, I was on the worst first date in history. A blind date with some jerk who wouldn't take no for an answer. The handsome stranger swooped in. Saved me. And sat down to finish the date. I thought it was crazy. But we had insane chemistry. We got to talking, one thing led to another, we ended up in the restaurant bathroom, and... You know. I got pregnant. He disappeared. Life: ruined. I tried to move on. For six years, I thought I succeeded. But now, out of nowhere, he's back--on my wedding day, of all days. Saying things that don't make any sense. "Your fiancé isn't who you thought he was... I'm not letting you marry him..." And, worst of all... "You're marrying me instead."

The fight between the vampires and the werewolves prevails for centuries. The werewolves detest the Vampires so much and believe hunting them down is Wyrd. It's about a Lost wolf-girl who got separated from her pack... and sadly, she lost her memories. Unfortunately she was taken in by a vampire family who wasn't aware of her identity and there she met the rude prince of the family,cold and hot looking BLACK. She must hide her identity from them since they are the only one that can protect her from other predators out there. Till she regains her memories and finds her pack. The vampires and the werewolves have been enemies for decades and the fight exists for centuries. Werewolves bite can kill vampires and that gives them the upper hand which makes the vampires loathe their existence. But this particular family of vampires found a secret weapon to hunt down werewolves and they are another hunter on their own. Do you think the wolf girl "Akira" can live under the same roof with the vampires without being found out? The eldest boy of the family hated Akira thinking she's human. Will Akira regain her memories and find her pack?

Extract from the story. "Mom I can't be the Luna of that wicked Alpha"Melissa complained. "You have to.it is part of our tradition Melissa,and you need to serve him anything he wants.you would belong to him forever and you can't run away if you have a plan for doing so."Her mom. "Curse the tradition Mom,curse it.which sort of tradition is this,when someone is forced to be the Luna of a wicked Alpha."Melissa yelled. "No matter how much complaint you make Melissa you would still be the Luna of the Alpha and that's it"Her mom concluded and left her confused. "How can I be the Luna of a wicked Alpha?,when some of my mate are out there having better life but I'm stuck with parents who now wants to make me a Luna of a wicked Alpha.it is a cruel tradition."She thought to herself. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Synopsis What happens when a young human werewolf is forced to be the Luna of an Alpha?. Things might get complicated right?. Well,get ready for this journey. And follow it till the end.

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The dragons and royals are at war. Dragons have power and the royals want it to cement their rule in their kingdoms. Rather than creating a bond between the two, the royals have been stealing dragon eggs, hoping they will bond with the dragon once it hatches, allowing the royal to become a dragon rider. However, there is a thief among them, someone who is stealing the dragon eggs and returning them to the dragons. Someone who, when found, will be put to death. Princess Skylar is the daughter of King Augustus. Her father has been hunting dragon eggs for years. Unbeknownst to him, Skylar is the thief that he is searching for. She does not agree with stealing dragon eggs from the mothers who make their nests away from the other dragons, making themselves vulnerable to attack. Her betrothed, Prince Kenneth, also supports stealing dragon eggs in the hope of bonding with a dragon and making his kingdom stronger. Ryuki is a dragon rider. He bonded with his dragon, Bynjym, a year ago when he stumbled across him in the wild. The bond between dragon and rider is sacred. Ryuki and other dragon riders believe that it should never be forced. The riders fight against the royals who steal dragon eggs, working to keep them from being able to access the eggs, or fighting to get the eggs back to their dragon mothers. What will happen when Ryuki realizes that Skylar is a royal like no other? Can Skylar keep her secret from her father, continuing to work inside the palace to take the stolen eggs back to their mothers? What will happen when Skylar realizes that her feelings for Ryuki are much stronger than her feelings for Prince Kenneth? Find out in The Dragon Thief.

What could be better for a guy who had been struggling alone to get a ready-made arranged life, as a gift? After all the trouble he had gone through, to open the door to a heavenly future… A swanky house, a nice car, a well-established business and zeros in the account, and a loving family by side. And all this, like dessert, was served on a silver platter… A beautiful dream come true. But he had no idea that that «piece of cake» hid some poisonous stuffing in it. Once he tasted it, he dreamed of turning back time.

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Dominion has Nova’s face and Reena’s name—Cyrillius will use and kill them if they’re caught. But being on the run in space isn’t so bad, Nova’s always wanted a different life, and she’s got it now. It started with a rumor, that the Bahiri still exist—peaceful worshipers of the Nero and Neron. After what happened on Korpillion, Valen told Nova to find them, and to stay away from him. So that’s where the wanted crew aboard The Corsair is headed, across the entire galaxy to the G sector. Nova wants answers about what she did and how it’s possible. She’s in denial. About what she might be. About where her heart lies. She knows Valen Nero is a bad man, so why is he the only one who fills the hollowness in her chest? Why does she ask him to keep his promise: I will come for you, Nova. And when he does, she’ll learn the truth about him, and what happened to shape him into the man he is today.

I was so lost for a very long time, but now I am not. Sariel is my home, and I can now finally say that I am home. Forgiveness and acceptance are the two powerful things in life. So everyone, I am Aius Frosco a father of a handsome young man and a cute little angel. I am leaving you all this words; We may face a lot of battles and challenges in life, but always remember to never give up and always look at the good things in every situation. Don't you ever blame God for all the pain that he gave you, because he has a plan. God sometimes give as challenges that cause us pain to teach us a lot of lessons and to make us strong and be the best version of ourselves. Once again, I am Aius Frosco, contented, happy and thankful for all the challenges that I faced. A survivor of pain. Always remember that; There's always a rainbow after every storm.

My Name's Cindy, An Omega, The Lowest Rank In The Crystal Lake Pack. My Pack Sees Me As A Shame Just Because I Was Born An Omega, Making Life Tough. Finding A Mate Was Hard For Me, But Surprisingly, Adams, The Beta's Son, Became My Mate. That Night, Feeling Lucky, I Slept With Him, But The Worst Happened — He Rejected Me. In Pain, I Ran To A Brothel To Forget. To My Shock, I Found Jordyn, The Alpha's Son, There, And That Night, We Had Sex. A Month Later, I Discovered I Was Pregnant. The Big Question Is: Jordyn Or Adams — Who's The Father?

Have they lost there mind, how could there be no bullet, more importantly how could there be no bullet wound? Maria then lifted her shirt and said the two words that had everyone shocked, "Found It" ____________________ Maria Dominic Gonzales and Hunter Dante Alfredo are both feared to-be-leaders of their respective gangs, with an unknown fate and a long journey. ____________________ ⚠️⚠️ UNDERGOING MAJOR MUCH NEEDED *slow* EDITING

Five Years in New Zealand / 1859 to 1864 by Robert B. Booth

Tomiwa thought she was just taking a job but she walked into a mansion full of secrets. Working for billionaire Chinedu Obiakor was supposed to be simple, but nothing about her new life is ordinary. Caught between duty, danger, and desire, Tomiwa finds herself torn between protecting a deadly secret and falling for the man she should fear the most. A powerful, slow-burn romance full of drama, betrayal, and forbidden love.

"The goddess has chosen you to carry my pup. This is not a marriage, it's just a breeding arrangement. You -" "I'm not interested in any of your breeding whatever -" "It's not a choice. It's either you do it freely or by force. You sure know I don't like my patience being tasted." ~~~~~~~~~~~~ Aria Kyncaid was mistaken as her twin, and was forced into having sex with the drunk Alpha Adrian of Moon Crescent Pack who chased her out the following morning. Her mum and her sister, Arya, accused her of stealing Arya's man. Heartbroken, she decided to leave the pack, Alpha Adrian was instructed by the priestess to find the girl he slept with, that she had been chosen by the moon goddess to carry his pup. Alpha Adrian found Aria in his pack and informed her of the priestess instructions. She refused and he threatened to force her into it. Aria had no choice but to follow him to his mansion. That night she shifted and discovered another shocking news - Alpha Adrian is her mate. With Aria near her, Alpha Adrian's resolve was threatened because of the growing feelings he had for her. Aria fought the mate bond initially, but as days rolled by, she found herself being drawn to him. Breeding arrangement was slowly becoming more when Arya, Aria's twin, struck with her evil machination, putting a rift between them with the excuse that Aria stole her man. Would Adrian defy Arya's schemes and reclaim her second chance mate and would Aria be claimed by her mate, despite her sister's evil schemes?

Freda's life takes a turn after she saves her mom from her treacherous father who in turn decides to leave. She tries all she can to stand on her feet and she meets HIM. Her love life is in absolute mess after she finds out that her boyfriend, Marcus was having an affair with her best friend just as he had equally had an affair with the girl she didn't like. This brings about hatred between her and her best friend and a union of strong friendship between two people who hated each other. Freda decides to end the relationship because she couldn't keep up with the lies and the secrets. Years have passed and Freda has moved on. She is currently with Him but life will throw obstacles at you. She came in contact with her ex who is asking for a chance back in her life. He is really fighting back for Freda's love. Will Freda go back to her ex or will she continue loving the guy she fell so much in love with his eyes? Hazel eyes that show their true colors in the sun. Eyes she was lost in the first day she met him.

Julliet's life was perfect. A rich and loving family, a sister like bestfriend and a man she loved more than her life. She was even getting engaged to the love of her life on her birthday. However, her life took an unexpected turn. "Julliet Harris, you are convicted for attempting to murder." "No! I am innocent.... You have to believe me, Xaden!" However, the answer to her plea was, "No! This is the prize you have to pay for what you did to her!" It was much later Julliet realized that her best friend was the beloved woman of the man she loved. This truth shattered her heart and that lie ruined her life. In blink of an eyes, she was standing behind the bars personally escorted by the man she loved. Two years later, she was no longer the Julliet she once remembered. When she finally wanted to get rid of her past, the man came in her life again. "Now I am free, Xanden. Free from your hatred, free from your betrayal and free from your trap!" To her surprise, the man glanced at her gloomily. "You can never escape my trap." However, what she did not know was this time the trap wasn't any prison or any false accusation, but the man's heart. Would Julliet be able to escape the man's trap?

My name is Emaline Knight, and I have the worst luck in Manhattan. Twenty-four hours ago I had a fiancé, a future, and a family name worth something. Then my father went bankrupt in a federal scandal, my mother landed in the ICU, and my darling Alastair dumped me by text message—like I was a streaming subscription he forgot to cancel. Did I mention he replaced me with a walking malpractice suit named Tiffany? So yes, I had a few tequilas. And yes, I may have informed the most dangerous man in the city that if I couldn't be Alastair's wife, I'd settle for becoming his aunt. That's how I ended up in the bed of Abdiel Sharpe—the billionaire who owns half of Manhattan and terrifies the other half. He left at dawn without a goodbye. Fine. Whatever. I had bigger problems: my mother's hospital bill was due at five o'clock, and I couldn't afford to keep her alive. I begged at the Hayes mansion. They sneered at me. They called me trash. And then the man I'd slept with—the uncle of the man who broke my heart—walked in, made them grovel, and warned them all to stay out of his sight. He gave me a job at his club. He tried to hand me a million dollars; I handed it back. He keeps appearing like an expensive storm, ruining anyone who dares to lay a hand on me. I keep telling myself he's a one-night mistake with an excellent tailor. But he looks at me like he owns me. And the worst part? Some dark, traitorous part of me wants him to. They say don't bite the hand that feeds you. But I'm not the one biting. He is. Right on my neck.