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Catch-22

Blanche Lucille Emerson, a relentless and calculating Captain haunted by the loss of her wife, Venus, in a mysterious accident. Now driven by a thirst for vengeance, Blanche navigates a world of secrets, betrayal, and political machinations as she digs into the layers of deceit that surround her family's powerful pharmaceutical empire. Alongside her, Yama Laine, a trusted ally, and Cessair, her estranged sister, reveal their own hidden agendas. Blanche uncovers a vast conspiracy linked to General Grey and an underground organization known as the Black Spectre, which her father, Silas Grey, once controlled. The deeper she digs, the more she realizes that not only her wife’s death but also her parents' and countless others' were orchestrated to protect a dark secret connected to her family. As Blanche takes calculated risks and enlists Yama’s help, her plan teeters between survival and self-destruction. Along the way, her encounters with spies like Aracelli and the revelation of her sister Cessair’s resentment deepen the conflict. Old alliances crumble, as personal motivations clash, and long-buried truths about her family and its ties to the Black Market come to light. All the while, Blanche's mind is torn between her mission and her lingering love for Venus. With a final showdown on the horizon, the question remains: Can Blanche take down the enemy and clear her family’s name, or will the weight of the past bury her alive? Catch-22: To Die is To Live Hard is a story of revenge, loyalty, and the heavy price of uncovering the truth.

60 Chapters

Catch Me

♡ I could see the pain flicker in his eyes when he finally said: "I don't think I can be friends with you anymore, Amari." ♡ Amari Vasilios, the CEO of the fast growing Advertising Company in California, got her heart broken by her best friend five years ago. She never thought that out of all the people her best friend, Zane Shaw, would be the one who would break her heart first... only because of a girl he had known for FOUR MONTHS. She was livid and she still is. She ignored and tried to avoid him as much as possible and for the past five years it worked. But now. Now she's staring at the invitation letter in her hand. It was a wedding invitation. From her brother and his fiancee. She had to go home. She had to go back to New York and attend the wedding. Attending the wedding means seeing him again. Attending the wedding means seeing the person she had successfully avoid for five years.

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44 Chapters

The Billionaire’s Catch

Khloe Ferguson has the key to her Father-in-law’s safe; a lifetime savings he kept for his son, Ethan Foster but it was unknown to him. Khloe loves her billionaire husband Ethan. He was all she ever thought of and wanted to be with. Unfortunately, Ethan does not feel the same for Khloe because she is poor. But just one night, Khloe received the shock of her life. Ethan served her cold divorce papers ending their four-year marriage. It's fine, Khloe picked up the broken pieces of her life and went back to Washington. In her journey to take her inheritance back and begin her life journey, she stumbled into Arthur Cassius, a ruthless billionaire who had left his inheritance for a secret assignment. Arthur and Khloe fell in love with each other but Khloe must go back to Maryland and carry out her assignments too. She is then discovered to be the one holding the key to the safe that belongs to Ethan. Will she forgive and give him back the key to his inheritance? What would happen if Ethan’s family found out? What is going to be her fate with her newfound love in most of her foes and woes?

111 Chapters

To Catch a Dream

a mafia princess receives an unexpected visit from an ex while he seeks the help of her family. will things rekindle or will it all be doomed once more?

42 Chapters

Catch Me Billionaire Husband

“Maverick, you never loved me all these years, did you?” “Be good. You're just a substitute.” ___ Never did Valencia expect that what her crush thought of her was a substitute for another woman. And never did she expect that the asshole would break the news to her after she gave herself to him a night before their wedding. Unable to take in the heartbreak, Valencia fled on her wedding day. Fast-forward to five years later; Valencia is now the anonymous owner of a company and the diligent mother of smart-ass quadruplets who think mom is the best and shouldn't be stressed. And the most important thing: Mom needs a capable boyfriend. Someone dared to attack their mommy? Mom will face-slap, and if Mom can't, Quadruplet will! A certain shameless man: ‘Darling, relax; I'll properly beat them up for you. After the beating, what do you think we should have next—a triplet or a sextuplet?’ Valencia: “….” Smartass quadruplets: Didn't you consider Mom to be a substitute? Scram. We don't recognize you!

169 Chapters

Catch Me If You Can

When I was ten, Jonathan Cooper saved me and told me he would protect me for life. When I was 15, I met William Reed. He also told me he would protect me forever. Yet, the year I turned 23, the two men who swore to always keep me safe threw me into the ocean for the sake of their true love.

9 Chapters

What Features Should A Downloadable Free Pdf Editor Have For Book Publishing?

4 answers2025-05-28 13:41:25

As someone who frequently works with manuscripts and book layouts, I believe a free PDF editor for book publishing must have robust features to handle professional-grade work. Essential tools include batch processing to edit multiple files at once, OCR (Optical Character Recognition) to convert scanned pages into editable text, and precise text/image editing to fix typos or adjust illustrations without losing quality.

It should also support book-specific formatting like chapter splitting, page numbering, and table of contents generation. Advanced features like watermarking, password protection, and compression for large files are vital for distributing proofs or final drafts. A user-friendly interface with drag-and-drop functionality and cloud integration (Google Drive, Dropbox) would make collaboration smoother. Lastly, it must export print-ready PDFs with CMYK color support and bleed settings to avoid issues with printers.

How Does Southern Gothic Novel Depict The American South?

2 answers2025-05-06 09:45:50

In southern gothic novels, the American South is painted as a place where beauty and decay exist side by side. The lush landscapes, with their sprawling plantations and moss-draped oaks, often hide dark secrets beneath their picturesque surfaces. These stories dig into the region's history, exposing the lingering effects of slavery, racism, and poverty. The characters are usually flawed, sometimes grotesque, and their struggles reflect the moral and social complexities of the South. The atmosphere is thick with tension, as if the land itself is haunted by its past.

What makes these novels so compelling is their ability to blend the real with the surreal. You’ll find crumbling mansions that symbolize the decline of old Southern aristocracy, and small towns where everyone knows everyone’s business but no one talks about the truth. The weather often plays a role too—sweltering heat, sudden storms, and oppressive humidity mirror the characters’ inner turmoil. It’s not just about the physical setting; it’s about the psychological weight of living in a place where history is always present.

Southern gothic novels also explore themes of isolation and alienation. Characters are often trapped—by their circumstances, their families, or their own minds. There’s a sense of inevitability, as if the South’s past dictates its future. Yet, amidst all the darkness, there’s a strange kind of beauty. The resilience of the human spirit shines through, even in the most dire situations. These stories don’t just depict the South; they force us to confront the uncomfortable truths about its legacy.

Does 'Lady Of Darkness' Have A Romance Subplot?

1 answers2025-06-23 20:23:32

Absolutely, 'Lady of Darkness' isn’t just about shadowy intrigue and brutal power struggles—it’s got a romance subplot that simmers beneath the surface like molten lava. The protagonist’s relationships aren’t tacked-on fluff; they’re woven into the narrative with such subtlety that you’ll find yourself rooting for certain pairings before you even realize it. The chemistry between the Lady and her enigmatic ally is electric, charged with stolen glances and whispered confessions in dimly lit corridors. It’s not the kind of romance that drowns in sugary declarations, though. Their bond is forged in shared trauma and mutual respect, which makes every tender moment feel earned. There’s a rawness to their connection—like two wounded animals circling each other, unsure whether to lick their wounds or bare their teeth. The tension is delicious, and when they finally collide, it’s explosive enough to leave you breathless.

The romance also serves as a narrative catalyst, pushing the protagonist to confront her own moral ambiguities. Love here isn’t a weakness; it’s a reckoning. One particularly gripping arc involves her sacrificing a strategic advantage to protect her lover, which spirals into a chain of consequences that reshapes the political landscape. The writing never lets romance overshadow the darker themes, but it’s always there, a flicker of warmth in a world steeped in betrayal. And let’s not forget the rival suitor—a charming rogue whose playful banter hides a dagger’s edge. The love triangle here isn’t juvenile; it’s a high-stakes game where every heartbeat could be a gambit. The way 'Lady of Darkness' balances heart-stopping action with poignant intimacy? That’s storytelling gold.