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The Locusts' Years by Mary Helen Fee

Michaela Baxter was born into a terrible family. Her mother died early and her father was addicted to gambling. To pay off the debts, Michaela was sold to a low-end modeling agency by his father. Fortunately, she met Ridge. Ridge Hoover is a movie king and enjoys a good name in the buzzing industry. He was once saved by a girl when he was a child. Fortunately, he found this girl years later. She is Michaela Baxter. However, he finds her life is miserable. So he marries her and pays off her father’s debts. He does everything he can do to help Michaela out. Moved by Ridge, Michaela feels so happy while at the same time, she feels inferior. Ridge is light! He is so kind and honorable. How can she, a wretch, drag him down? So, she wants to flee ...

Aurora "Rory" DeSanto is the daughter of New York City's most powerful and feared mafia don. Groomed from childhood to inherit the DeSanto empire, Rory has always known the weight of her legacy. But deep down, she longs for a different life, one filled with art, freedom, and escape from the shadows of crime. When her father is murdered in a brutal ambush, Rory is thrust into a world of danger, betrayal, and impossible choices. With the family's future hanging in the balance, Rory must decide whether to step into her father's shoes as the new don or risk everything to break free from the mafia's grip. Torn between loyalty to her family and the chance for a new beginning, Rory is drawn into a dangerous romance with Alexander, a mysterious man connected to her father's death who may not be who he seems. As the lines between love, loyalty, and revenge blur, Rory must confront her destiny and decide what kind of woman and leader she will become. Will she uphold her family's legacy, or carve out her own path in a world that has always tried to control her?

Anvitha, Kumar and Naina only daughter who is their life. Her smile is everything they ask for. She has the capacity to lit up the entire room with her smile. She has a brother Karan who is very protective of her but never let a chance to annoy her. She is simple yet beautiful girl with confidence aura surrounding her. She solves problem with her smile. Her down to earth personality is something eye catching. She is pampered by everyone but she never take it for granted. She is hailed from middle class family but had not brought up her any less. She had everything she wanted from caring and loving family to perfect well settled life. She treat everyone better irrespective of their status, cast and religious.Sagar, An apple of everyone eye. He is smart, charming, handsome and not to mention rich. He is the only child of Suresh and Swathi, Who is dear to his parents. Kishore is his diaper friend who is one of his well wisher.Suresh own a textile industry. Now sagar is taking care of it. While kishore is a fashion designer and has a fashion label 'Kish Collection'. He is partner of 'Sagar Textiles' and he helps in promoting sagar company to fashion industry. Sagar and kishore are inseparable and understand eachother like no other.Sagar is very attractive person. He is modern , posh and EGOISTIC ( which he call it as COOL). He is state level football player. He love his family and football. Girls always swoon over him but his eyes never caught anyone that would have got his attention. He is a bit short tempered and got his things done before he vocalise by his parents.What will happen when his eye got stuck to simple yet elegant beauty who unintentionally didn't acknowledge him?His EGO hurt badly.He does something unfathomable.He marries her.He expect things from her, untold.She is navie when it comes to relationship.Where will their marraige lead to?His world is surrounded by rich elite and he expect her to change to his lifestyle.Will she be able to fit into his world?Will she be able to fit into his lifestyle?Will the relationship sustain with his big ass ego?Will she lose herself in the process?

In the glittering towers of New York City, Tori Lawson's world collides with that of Alexander Reynolds, a billionaire with a secret. When their past ignites a passionate flame, they're forced into a reluctant partnership for the sake of their daughter. But as hidden agendas and undeniable chemistry intertwine, Tori must navigate love, betrayal, and the ultimate question: Can a playboy billionaire find redemption in the arms of the woman he once wronged?

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The world had always been a place of hidden secrets, where the supernatural thrived just beyond the reach of human understanding. For centuries, vampires and werewolves coexisted in a fragile balance, their fates entwined by a history of rivalry, hatred, and survival. But now, that balance was on the verge of shattering. At the heart of this ancient struggle lies a small, isolated pack of werewolves led by Lia, a fierce and determined alpha who is not just fighting for her pack, but for the future of her kind. Her life, like all werewolves, is dictated by the phases of the moon, and the eternal conflict with vampires has shaped her every decision. But her story is far from simple. She is a leader, a warrior, and a survivor, caught in a battle that could destroy everything she holds dear. The vampires, once a mere shadow in the night, have grown bolder under the rule of the sadistic and calculating Kael. His bloodlust knows no boundaries, and his ambitions stretch far beyond mere conquest. Kael wants nothing less than the total annihilation of the werewolves, the ultimate subjugation of all that walks on four legs. With his army of immortal vampires, he will stop at nothing to achieve this goal. But Kael's greatest weapon is not his power alone it's the broken alliance between the two species, an alliance shattered long ago by betrayal and pride. As the werewolves prepare for war, they are faced not only with Kael's forces but also with the fragmented alliances within their own ranks. The packs are divided, each vying for power, each wary of the others. Unity among them seems impossible, but Lia knows that without it, they have no hope of survival. The stakes are higher than they have ever been before. Every decision, every strategy, every alliance could mean the difference between victory and defeat. Lia is not alone in this fight. She is joined by Mateo, a seasoned warrior who once swore loyalty to another pack, and Ronan, a tactician with a deep knowledge of vampire tactics. Together, they will lead the charge against the forces of darkness, hoping to reclaim what was once lost. But as they rally their forces, they realize that the war is not only one of bloodshed. It is a war of survival, of power, and of identity. For in the end, the battle between vampires and werewolves is not just about domination it's about the survival of their very existence. In the shadows, whispers of an ancient prophecy begin to resurface one that speaks of a time when the fates of vampires and werewolves would collide, bringing either destruction or rebirth. With each passing day, it becomes clearer that this war is not just a war between two warring factions, but a war that could rewrite the very fabric of their world. Lia's journey will take her beyond the boundaries of her pack, into the heart of enemy territory, where the stakes are far higher than she could ever have imagined. It is a journey of discovery, not just of the power within herself, but of the world around her a world where the line between friend and foe is blurred, and where trust is a currency that can be bought with blood. As the two sides prepare for the inevitable confrontation, the question lingers in the air: which bloodline will rise to claim the night? In this battle of blood and moonlight, there are no guarantees. Only one thing is certain the war for survival is about to begin. And in the end, only the strongest will emerge from the shadows, victorious in the war of bloodlines.

I never wanted any part in this. But I have no choice. With a deep sigh, I force down an invisible lump in my throat, looking up at the priest. I press my fingers tighter into the flower I am holding, hoping it hides how much I am shaking. Dreading the words the priest is about to utter. "Do you, Ariella Cecilia Boone, take Dermos Salvatore to be your lawfully wedded husband?" The priest asks. I blink. I badly want to say it, badly want to scream that I am not Ariella Cecilia Boone. My lips tremble as I force the truth down my throat, "Yes, I do." I murmur, my voice a little over a whisper. ~~~~ Ariel Hannah Boone didn't know what life had in store for her when she woke up on her twin sister's wedding day, only to find out her sister had run away. She went into panic when her mother insisted she take her place because Dermos Salvatore was no man to joke with. Dermos was the most feared Don in the whole of Sicily, one who killed without care. A blood thirsty murderer with no remorse. In an attempt to save her family from his wrath, she takes her sister's place at the wedding. Pain, suffering, and betrayal are all she knows the moment she became his. Secrets begin to unveil as she realises her family isn't what it seems. And when whispers of her sister's disappearance reach her, she finds out the truth. He never wanted Ariella; it had always been her. Ariel has to choose between a love built on lies or betraying her sister and family. She was his bride, and he was her prison, yet he would never let her go.

Sherry Hart never imagined the family business would crumble in her hands. With nowhere else to turn, she strikes a desperate deal with Enzo Blackwood, cold, calculating, and dangerously handsome, the elusive billionaire known for his ruthless business tactics and a heart as cold as his empire's towering glass walls. Enzo doesn't make deals without control. In exchange for saving Sherry's Fashion House, he demands 5 years of her life as his Personal assistant. Bound by a contract neither can break, what starts as a transactional arrangement soon sparks fiery clashes as Sherry challenges Enzo's authority at every turn. At the very moment she vows to guard her heart, Sherry resolves to keep their relationship strictly professional. But she's pulled deeper into Enzo's high-stakes world, where hidden enemies lurk behind designer suits and whispered threats. Enzo reveals a side she never imagined: fierce, protective, and willing to fight for her. But the moments when Enzo shields her from harm, exposing a fiercely protective side concealed beneath his cold demeanor, leave her truly shaken. As secrets unravel and desire blurs every line between them, Sherry faces a dangerous question: Can Sherry trust the man who holds both her career and heart hostage, And when desire turns into obsession, will Enzo risk everything for the woman he swore he could never love or is she just a puppet in Enzo's ruthless game?

The dull ache in my eight-year-old son, Leo' s, stomach quickly sharpened into something terrifying. His small body trembled, his face pale and beaded with sweat, as he whimpered, "It hurts, Mommy. It really hurts." Panic seized me as I dialed my husband, Ethan, only for him to pick up on the fourth try, irritated, "What, Olivia? I' m in the middle of something huge." He dismissed Leo' s 103-degree fever and my fear of appendicitis, declaring, "Give him some Tylenol. I can' t leave right now, this is a billion-dollar deal." Alone, I rushed Leo to the emergency room, enduring endless hours in a sterile waiting room. The doctor' s words shattered my world: "There were complications during the appendectomy. His appendix had ruptured. We did everything we could, but Leo didn' t make it." My vibrant, artistic boy was gone because his father was too busy. Just as the news began to sink in, Ethan called, his voice cheerful, "The meeting went great, we secured the funding. Is Leo feeling any better?" I choked out the words, "Leo' s dead, Ethan." He laughed, disbelieving, "That' s not funny, Olivia. Don' t joke about things like that." Only when his parents arrived, called by the hospital, did the truth begin to dawn, but his phone buzzed with an Instagram post of him toasting with Dr. Evelyn Reed, his college sweetheart, captioned, "Celebrating the future of AI with the one and only Ethan Vance. To new beginnings!" Richard Vance, Ethan' s father, roared, "Your son is dead, and you' re celebrating?!" before lunging at Ethan. In the chaos, they wheeled Leo' s body away. I screamed, "Don' t take him! That' s my baby!" before collapsing into darkness. I woke in the Vance mansion, the memory of Leo' s still face crushing me. I wanted a divorce, a clean break from the man who had let our son die. My in-laws, Richard and Eleanor, surprisingly supported me, their kindness a small comfort in my ocean of pain. Then Ethan burst in, rumpled and sneering, "Done with your little drama yet?" He grabbed my arm, demanding, "Get up, Olivia. We' re going home. Enough of this nonsense." His touch was repulsive, and I flinched away, my voice low and dangerous, "Don' t touch me." He laughed, "Or what? You' ll cry some more? You' re always so emotional. It' s exhausting." He continued, clueless to the pain he caused, "Are you going to tell me again that my son is dead just to get my attention?" My voice, clear and steady, cut through his ignorant rage, "He is, Ethan. Leo is dead." He just stared, completely unbelieving, until Richard physically dragged him from the room. A few days later, after a private cremation, I clutched Leo' s ashes, his vibrant life reduced to a small, heavy box. I drove home, needing to gather Leo' s things before leaving for good. But from the master bedroom came a low, feminine laugh, followed by Ethan' s familiar murmur. Evelyn was here, in my house, in my bed, while our son' s ashes were still warm in my hands. She emerged, wearing my silk robe, a triumphant smirk on her face. "Well, look what the cat dragged in," she cooed, "I thought you' d be off crying in a corner somewhere." Ethan didn' t even acknowledge me, or the box in my arms. Evelyn explained, "Honestly, Olivia, it' s for the best. Now he can focus on what' s really important. Our work." I turned my back on them, walking numbly to Leo' s room. As I passed the kitchen, Ethan saw the box. "What' s that?" he asked casually, "Some kind of sentimental junk you' re taking with you?" I stopped, my grip on the box tightening as I turned to him, my voice shaking with rage, "It' s Leo." He just shrugged, taking a drink of water, completely unfazed. I gently placed Leo' s ashes on his nightstand, whispered, "I' m sorry, baby," and began packing. At the bottom of his art bin, I found his last project: a half-finished watercolor painting of a sunset. It was a beautiful, incomplete masterpiece, and it shattered me. I sank to the floor, clutching the painting, sobbing for my son, his stolen future, and all the sunsets he would never paint. After the storm of grief passed, a cold, hard resolve set in. I left the house, not looking back, having placed divorce papers, drawn up months ago, squarely on Ethan' s desk. A text from Evelyn popped up on my phone, smug and petty, "Leaving so soon? Don' t let the door hit you on the way out. Ethan' s mine now. He always was." I crushed my phone under my car tire, the broken pieces a satisfying crunch on the asphalt. As I drove away, I saw Ethan watching me from the doorway, a flicker of confusion, maybe regret, on his face. But it was too late.

Mayari is a newly recruited detective at the Hammersmith Police Station, a woman in a field full of men, who have always been belittled by her colleagues. That's why she's trying hard to prove to everyone that she's someone worthy of doing her job, even though she's a woman. And there she meets the young, popular reporter she idolized for being good at covering up news about the crimes in the city. They become partners in crime and solve crimes together.

May Sanders your usual nerd falls in love with school's bad boy Hayden. Read this book to find out all about their journey.

"Please, I have never done this before. I can't do it. I am scared," I pleaded, and tears filled my eyes, threatening to fall. "Please don't tell Madam Green. I will work to pay off the debt. I can do any kind of work, but please don't sleep with me. I beg you," I pleaded, and his gaze softened as my tears rolled down my cheeks. He took a step forward and stretched his hand towards me. I stared at his hand and slowly bent towards the opposite side as his hand drew closer. His hand cupped the side of my face, and he rubbed my tears with his thumb. It was both comforting and scary. "This is what is going to happen," Ethan said, withdrawing his hand. "You will come with me to my room and spend the night," he said, and I began to tremble. "I promise not to touch you," he said. "In the morning, you will pay my mercy by becoming my wife," he said to my shock. "You want me to marry you?" I asked, surprised. "Yes. It's either I sleep with you or you marry me," he said, sounding like it was an easy decision to make. "Your choice. It's all the mercy you will get from me," he added.

My past is a locked door. Sealed shut. Guarded by the lies I tell to survive. A mask. A façade. A carefully crafted illusion. But no disguise is perfect. No wall is unbreakable. And he-relentless, unyielding- shatters through every barrier I built. He gets too close. Sees too much. Draws me in with a fire I can't control. Our connection is raw, reckless- a beautiful kind of destruction. But love is dangerous. Secrets are deadly. And there's one truth I swore he'd never know. One part of me I refuse to expose. Because he's just as fractured as I am. And together, we might be the only thing standing in our way.

One moment I was pounding the pavement on the school track; the next, I’m standing in the midst of an endless, desolate plain under a sky so vast and star-filled it seems unreal. This isn’t a dream; it’s my new reality. Welcome to “Fatal Escape: The Ultimate Survival Challenge,” a tale spun from my firsthand ordeal in a game where the price of failure is death. However, as the game progresses, a love story that has been buried for 400 years gradually comes to light...

Curl up with a collection of stories from the pen of one of the masters of American fiction and humor writing. This carefully curated volume of Twain's short stories represents a cross-section of some the author's finest work, including the title piece, which follows a stranger's plot to corrupt a purportedly honest community.

In the heart of modern Seoul, where neon lights hum like restless ghosts, Lee Mira lives a second life she was never meant to have. Once consumed by a mysterious fire that should have ended her, she awakens in a world that doesn't quite feel real - where shadows move through networks, and her reflection whispers secrets she can't unhear. Haunted by the past and hunted by the truth, Mira begins to unravel the cause of the blaze that stole everything from her. But the deeper she digs, the more she realizes the fire wasn't an accident - it was a message. A warning. A creation born from her own hands. Now, with Evan Choi, the man who once saved her and might still betray her, Mira must walk the line between vengeance and redemption. Together, they navigate a city built on memory and deceit - where love burns as fiercely as revenge, and every secret has a pulse. Because some flames never die. They remember. And they always find their way home.

The Mystery of Francis Bacon by William T. Smedley

He owns the school. I just survive in it. Matt was supposed to be my safe place. Until he chose the girl who bullied me for being poor, curvy, and unwanted since day one. Now he's dating her, and I'm left with nothing... Except rage. Lucien Knox Ravenscroft is in danger in a tailored uniform-the son of a trillionaire, and the guy every girl wants. So when he offers me a deal-a fake relationship that puts us front and center say yes. He wants revenge. He doesn't believe in soft. He plays dirty. And the more we fake it, the more real it feels. This isn't love. This is war. ------------------ Fake Dating the Bad Boy for Revenge is a dark high school romance filled with betrayal, secrets, obsession, and a heroine who refuses to stay quiet. No one fakes a relationship with Lucien Knox Ravenscroft... and survives it whole.