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The Billionaire's Abandoned Wife is an Heiress

Margaux just had one ultimate dream, it's to marry the man she loved, Hendrix Mondragon. And after successfully achieving that dream, she thought everything was perfect and nothing matters anymore. But three years later, she was forced to sign the divorce paper and left with a broken heart. Little did they know she’s the hidden heiress of a very powerful and affluent family. Thus, when she showed herself again, she made sure that everyone who did her wrong will certainly pay, especially her husband who abandoned her for his mistress.

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381 Chapters

The Bully's Obsession

SEQUEL OUT!! CLICK ON MY PROFILE TO CHECK IT OUT (SINFUL OBSESSION #2 IN THE BULLY'S OBSESSION) Warning:strong languages and explicit dark mature scenes such as abuse and torture . Read at your own risk "You are completely mine Gracie, your tears , fears, I'm going to completely shatter you until you know nothing else but my name"I never knew how twisted he was until this moment..."I'm n...not yours" I stutteredHis gaze darkened and harderned at my words"I dare you to say that again" he said taking a threatening step closerI opened my mouth but no words came out Next thing i was trapped between him and the wall ,both my hands pinned above my head, my knees weakened by his domineering look"You belong to me! your body and soul belongs to me, I'll mark you again and again......" He whispered nibbling at my throatHow did I get into this? Was there no way out?He'd already broken me ,what else could he expect from a broken soulThis was the guy who took everything from me, my pride ,my virginity and seven my soulShe's a quiet kind and warmhearted average nerdGraciela's only wish was to graduate highschool, go to college and get a good life and if she was ever so lucky find love, but a certain someone seems to hate everything she stood forOr does he?Hayden McAndrew Has been Graciela's tormentor for as long as she could remember but he leftAnd Gracie made the mistake to think it was forever now he was back to make her life a living hell!They say a very thing line exists between love and hate, what if after the line all she found was a dark obsession that consumed her every being ?

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81 Chapters

Pregnant and Favored: See You in the Morning, Young Master

She got involved with the most noble man in Darlsbury in an accident. She was forced to leave and go far away after giving birth to a child.Three years later, she encountered the man again by accident. She desperately hid from him, avoided him and stayed far away from him!Who would have known that he would bring the baby to her doorstep? “Woman, why are you still running when you’ve already given birth to my child?”Xavia Lockhart: “…”He was renowned as the king of the business empire and he was the Young Master Burton that everyone was in awe of. She originally thought that it would be impossible for the both of them to be together. She did not want to become the person that he doted on the most. He doted on her, loved her and cared for her every day!After that, he said in an affectionate voice, “Mrs. Burton, please think about your second pregnancy.”

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3077 Chapters

Beyond Beta's Rejection

“I Colton Stokes reject you Harper Kirby as my mate” When Harper's fated mate, and future beta of her pack cruelly rejects her on her 18th birthday, before mysteriously changing his mind, she must decide if she is willing to risk her wolf to accept his rejection and truly break the fated bond. It is only when she flees her pack, leaving her family and friends behind, does she think that she is finally safe from the terrible events. But fate has other ideas, and ten years later Harper finds herself back in her old pack as an Elite Warrior for the Supernatural Council, to investigate the new invading Alpha with a reputation for being stone cold and ruthless. And her former mate, now Beta of the pack, is determined to get her back. Things are only further complicated when she discovers the new Alpha is her second chance mate. Can Harper investigate her new Alpha mate? And what does the Beta know that makes him so hell bent on taking Harper all for himself? Devastating betrayals and deep rooted secrets that rock Harper's world and challenge her belief in who she really is, are revealed in the first book in the Divine Order Series.

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86 Chapters

Billionaire's Accidental Wife

BOOK 1&2- Completed One night, one life-changing decision, and so they say, "What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas." Yet it was nothing but a stupid mistake. She awakens in an unknown suite, naked with a hot stranger in bed with a wedding ring on her fingers. But being confused was nothing compared to the fact that he was Shawn Richmond, the famous CEO-billionaire playboy. To make matters worse, he left her gaping and still naked. However, she didn't have a plan to see him, but fate wasn't done with her yet. In London, she saw him in the bar after getting herself drunk when she discovered her fiance was cheating on her and took all their life savings. Then, with sheer luck, Mr. Richmond offered her a job as her secretary in exchange for keeping their accidental marriage secret. How hard could it be? But being married to his boss wasn't always rainbows and sunshine; it was full of tears, betrayals, heartache, and when her life shifted from boring to running for her life, plus some Russian mobs, treasure hunters, and religious zealots after them for the rumored treasure left by Shawn's grandfather, their lives spiraled into a mess. Could his love save her? Or broke her even more? BOOK 2- The Accidental Past (Completed)

169 Chapters

The Divorced Billionaire Heiress

Nicole Stanton, the richest young woman in the world, showed up low profile at the airport but she was immediately swarmed by reporters.Reporter: “Ms. Stanton, why did your three-year marriage with Mr. Ferguson come to an end?”She smiled and said, “Because I have to inherit my billion-dollar family fortune…”Reporter: “Are the rumors that you’ve been dating a dozen other young men within a month true?”Before the billionaire heiress could speak, an icy voice came from not far away. “No, that’s fake news.”Eric Ferguson stood out in the crowd. “I also have a billion-dollar net worth. Ms. Stanton, why don’t you inherit my family fortune?”

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2631 Chapters

How Does An Affably Written Narrator Affect Reader Trust?

5 Answers2025-08-31 23:43:26

I like to think of a friendly narrator as the person who makes a living room feel cozy during a storm. When the voice is affable, I find myself lowering my guard — sentences feel like a chat over tea rather than a lecture. That warmth tends to translate into trust: I assume the narrator is on my side, they point things out gently, and even when they disagree with me I feel invited to keep reading.

That said, trust built on charm isn't unconditional. I once shelved a book because the niceness started to mask evasions; a too-sunny narrator can sidestep hard truths. So for me, an affable voice boosts initial rapport and encourages curiosity, but I still look for consistency, honesty, and small details that prove the narrator knows what they're talking about. If those are present, I’m far more likely to follow them to the end of the story and even recommend it to friends over coffee or in a forum thread.

How Can Fanfiction Make OC Introductions Affably?

5 Answers2025-08-31 09:51:41

One of my favorite tricks when slipping an OC into a story is to introduce them through a small, lived-in moment instead of a headline biography. I like to start with something sensory: the scrape of a chair, the smell of oil on their hands, or a nickname another character spits out. That little detail becomes an anchor that tells readers who they are without halting the scene for exposition.

I tend to let other characters react first. If someone rolls their eyes at an OC's habit, that reaction gives tone, history, and humor all at once. Also, dropping a single, specific skill or failure—like the OC always over-salting soup or being able to pick locks—sparks curiosity and makes people want to learn more. Over time I sketch in backstory like watercolors: a brushstroke here, a hint of tension there, never dumping everything at once.

My practical rule is to ask: what's the smallest interesting thing that proves who this person is? Then I build scenes that let that trait meet the main cast. It keeps introductions affable, human, and easy to keep reading. When it works, I find myself smiling at a quiet line and thinking about that OC for days afterward.

What Scenes In Anime Portray Villains Smiling Affably?

5 Answers2025-08-31 15:56:29

I get chills thinking about how a warm, easy smile can be the most poisonous thing onscreen. One scene that always sits with me is Johan's casual, charming grin in 'Monster'—there's a hospital corridor moment where he talks softly and smiles like a caring stranger, and the contrast with what he means makes my skin crawl.

Another one I keep replaying is Griffith's smile in 'Berserk' right before the Eclipse. It's almost tender; he looks like a friend, but that smile freezes the whole world. Then there are smaller but no-less-terrifying moments, like Light in 'Death Note' smiling politely at police or at friends while plotting, or Doflamingo in 'One Piece' smiling through his twisted control of Dressrosa. Each smile works because it masks intent—affability as disguise. I love how these scenes force you to read faces, not just words, and they leave a nasty aftertaste that sticks with me for days.

How Do Voice Actors Deliver Lines Affably For Charm?

5 Answers2025-08-31 22:39:11

There’s something almost mischievous about how charm gets built into a line—like a tiny sleight of hand with breath and timing. I usually think of it as three stacked choices: intention, texture, and pace. First, intention: are you being warm, teasing, protective? That tiny internal decision reshapes vowels and consonants. Texture is where you add color—a soft rasp, a little smile in the throat, a near-whisper that leans in when the character gets intimate. Pace ties it all together; a beat too fast flattens charisma, and a beat too slow can feel coy.

I find that recording in small chunks helps. Do a take imagining a real person on the other end, then do it imagining a crowd—compare how your mouth and lungs want to shape the same words differently. Also, listening back with fresh ears (and some salt-and-pepper snacks for energy) reveals the micro-intonations that read as friendly. Play with tiny hesitations, let consonants breathe, and don’t be scared to sound slightly off-center; people find imperfect honesty far more charming than a polished robot. Try it out next time you read a line and tweak until it feels like a wink rather than a lecture.

Why Do Interviewers Ask Authors To Speak Affably?

5 Answers2025-08-31 09:48:01

I get a little thrill when I flip through an interview in a magazine or watch a live author talk and they’re warm and chatty — it makes the whole thing feel like a conversation instead of a press release. From where I sit, interviewers nudge authors to be affable because people connect with human moments. If an author laughs at a behind-the-scenes mishap or shares a small, vulnerable detail about their draft process, readers lean in; suddenly the book isn’t just text on a page, it’s a person’s labor and life. That’s gold for both the writer and the outlet.

There’s also a practical side: affability smooths the path for honest storytelling. When an author relaxes, anecdotes flow, metaphors land, and editors get quotable lines. I’ve watched interviews turn viral when an author’s warmth produced a line that stuck — it made me want to buy the book, recommend it to friends, and save that clip. For me, those moments are what make literary culture feel alive rather than academic, and they’re why interviewers gently steer the tone toward friendly rapport instead of confrontation.

How Can Writers Show Vulnerability Affably In Dialogue?

5 Answers2025-08-31 02:01:17

There's a quiet trick I lean on when I want a character to feel open without becoming overbearing: show through small, specific actions rather than grand speeches. I love when someone in a scene fidgets with a chipped mug, clears their throat twice, or offers an awkward compliment — those tiny tells say more than a monologue. When I'm writing, I give the vulnerable character little, humanist beats: a pause, a smile that doesn't reach the eyes, a quick joke that deflects. Those beats make readers lean in.

Another thing I do is sprinkle in subtext and contradiction. Let them say one thing while their body says another. Let them choose the wrong word, or trail off. I steal techniques from shows like 'Parks and Recreation' and tender films, where humor and softness coexist. Finally, I let other characters react honestly; vulnerability is social, so responses (comfort, awkwardness, or silence) complete the moment. That combination — specific gestures, uneven language, and chosen silence — makes vulnerability affable and, more importantly, believable.

Which Book Heroes Behave Affably Despite Dark Pasts?

5 Answers2025-08-31 07:10:12

On a rainy afternoon with a mug of terrible coffee and a stack of dog-eared paperbacks, I find myself drawn to characters who smile through the smoke. Jean Valjean from 'Les Misérables' is the obvious warm giant: he spent years as a convict and yet treats people with a kindness that’s almost stubborn, like someone polishing a scratched mirror until it reflects light again.

Then there’s Locke Lamora in 'The Lies of Locke Lamora' — he grins and jokes even when every scheme could explode in his face, using charm as both weapon and mask. I also think of Jay Gatsby in 'The Great Gatsby', whose parties are all glitter but who hides a very complicated origin story. These heroes show that being nice on the surface can be survival, redemption, or just the last thing you cling to after everything else falls apart. Reading them on a slow afternoon feels like eavesdropping on people who’ve learned to be kind deliberately, and I always end up wanting to reread the scenes that show why they chose to be that way.

When Do Directors Prefer Characters To Behave Affably?

5 Answers2025-08-31 01:23:27

Sometimes the simplest choice is the most strategic: directors prefer characters to act affably when they want the audience to trust them, to ease tension, or to open a doorway into a complex story. I’ve sat in late-night screenings and chatted with folks who swore a likable protagonist made the later twists hit harder, because you’re invested emotionally. On a practical level, affability helps pacing — friendly interactions let scenes breathe without heavy exposition, and they give actors a chance to showcase nuance through small gestures rather than long speeches.

It also serves genre needs. In comedies, affable behavior becomes a safety net for jokes to land; in dramas, it creates contrast so a betrayal can sting. Directors often use warmth to make morally gray choices feel human: if the character is charming enough early on, viewers will wrestle with their actions instead of dismissing them. Personally, I love when a film or show eases me in with warmth and then slowly reveals layers — it feels less like manipulation and more like being led by a friend into a story that surprises me.

How Do Authors Use Affably To Develop Likable Protagonists?

5 Answers2025-08-31 05:22:01

There’s a simple joy when a character behaves affably — it invites me in like a warm room on a rainy day. I often notice authors plant that tone early: a friendly quip in dialogue, a small courteous gesture, or an unguarded smile that others in the scene respond to. Those moments do a lot of heavy lifting, because likability isn’t just about being nice; it’s about being human in a way readers want to spend time with.

When I read, I pay attention to the balance. Affability paired with hints of vulnerability or private contradictions makes a protagonist feel real. Authors will let someone be charming at a dinner table, then show private doubts in short, messy internal thoughts. That contrast keeps the character from becoming saccharine. I’ll also notice how secondary characters react — if rivals soften or strangers trust them too quickly, the author has skillfully used affability as social proof. It’s subtle craft, and it’s why I’m drawn back to characters who greet the world warmly but still have sharp edges beneath the surface.

Why Do Critics Praise Actors Who Speak Affably On Screen?

5 Answers2025-08-31 22:33:42

There's a strange comfort in watching someone on screen who talks like they're sitting across from me at a café. I get drawn in because affability is not just about smiling or being likable — it's a tool. When an actor speaks warmly and naturally, I can see their listening skills, their beat changes, the tiny breath before a line that makes the dialogue land. Those little choices tell me the performer is in control of pace and subtext, and critics pick up on that control because it shows craft beneath the charm.

I often catch myself rewinding a scene not because the line was clever but because the actor made it feel conversational, alive. Critics praise that because film and TV reward subtlety: a benign tone that hints at danger, a casual joke that reveals pain, or a friendly delivery that builds trust with other characters. For me, those moments are where the performance lives — it feels honest, and honesty is hard to fake on camera. I leave the room thinking about the person I just met through the lens, which is exactly why critics nod and write glowing things.