After I Do

After the last "I do"
After the last "I do"
RACHEL:I was supposed to be a bride. Instead, I became a tragedy in a white dress. When your mother dies the same night your groom disappears, you stop believing in happy endings. Then came him. A man with no warmth, no promises and eyes that watched me like I was a puzzle he didn’t want to solve. He saved me once. Now I live under his roof, cooking meals for a stranger whose silence speaks louder than comfort. Then there is Chris, the charming CEO who drowns me in the kind of affection I always dreamt of. And there is Liam, my ex fiance who came crawling back, begging for another chance. But the heart is a stupid thing. Even when it’s broken, it still learns to give second chances. Even for the wrong man. DAMIAN: She was a disaster I didn’t ask for. One I couldn’t ignore. I don’t do emotions, and I sure as hell don’t do strays. But I let her in, just for a while. Rachel Hart is not my responsibility. But she keeps showing up in places I can’t ignore, my company, my home, my thoughts. Now her presence lingers. Her scent. Her voice. Her past. She doesn’t belong in my world. But I find myself rearranging it anyway. And when someone else tries to claim her, They’ll learn the hard way I don’t let go of what’s mine.
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I DO
I DO
It's a coalition of parallel worlds trying to survive a new and uncertain phase called marriage. It's the hurting, The loving, It's the sex, The secrets, It's the moment they said I DO. *** Marrying a billionaire and going from rags to riches wasn't at all what Dawn had foretold for herself but when the former becomes the latter, she finds herself sharing vows with a retired fuckboy who has quite the reputation in slutry. However, as time progresses, the newlyweds both realize that; it isn't what happens on the outset that matters, it's the rest of the other days when you have to live in a whole new world called marriage—where sometimes the steamy sex and miscellaneous extravaganzas aren't enough to keep the secrets at bay.
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Say I Do
Say I Do
Seeing an omega owning a business is already odd in their society, what more an omega CEO? Klyde Rehan has always been the odd one. Used to defying everything that comes his way, even his parents. Tell him he can’t do something and he’ll prove you wrong. He’s been handling his company well for the past years despite many people’s opposition with him being the CEO. He is capable. He can handle it. Until he can’t. People from his company has been screwing him over, desperate to see his downfall. Because of this, his company suffers. His investors have been pulling out left and right and it’s only a matter of time before his company completely drowns. He has no choice but to ask for help from Wade Ashton, an alpha and a CEO of one of the largest conglomerates in the country. He has never been fond of alphas, having been looked down upon by them his whole life. But he has no choice, it’s either his pride or his company. “Two years. The marriage will last for two years. This will make our companies merge.” “Fine. Two years then. After that we’re done.” Will two years be enough to save his company? Or will two years be enough to awaken feelings that shouldn’t be?
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YES I DO?
YES I DO?
A billionaire heir is forced by his grandfather into agreeing to marry the daughter of his employee, Celine. Celine also doesn't have any options than agreeing to the marriage. The duo set off on a wrong foot and they find it hard to get along...... there's a lots of hurdles to cross before they finally reach their happily ever after...
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After I Was Gone
After I Was Gone
My mom and dad died heroically in a fire rescue, trying to protect an orphan. Afterward, my brother brought the orphan, Audrey, home. To make her smile, he'd throw away photos of me and our parents. He even kicked me out in front of everyone. For Audrey's coming-of-age celebration, he took her to Cranburn—the place I'd always dreamed of going. In his eyes, I had nowhere else to go. He believed that once I realized I was wrong, I'd come back on my own. But what he didn't know was—I had joined an overseas rescue team. This might be the last time we ever see each other.
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Before I Say I Do
Before I Say I Do
My billionaire dad chooses a husband for me. People claim that Sebastian Lambert is a fine gentleman who's absolutely in awe of me. He seems easy enough to deal with, so I agree to the marriage. The wedding is held at the biggest hotel my family owns. On the big day, as I push open the doors in my wedding dress, a bucket of foul-smelling blood comes crashing down on me. The scene inside is even more horrifying. What was supposed to be a pure and romantic ceremony is now decorated with giant spiders and cockroaches. Grotesque clown faces grin at me from the walls. At the altar, there's a black coffin. Sebastian's adoptive sister, Ruth Lambert, strolls over with a group of people. She covers her mouth in fake surprise as she remarks, "Oh my, Claudia, you look like a pathetic mutt right now!" Laughter erupts around me. Holding my anger back, I coldly reply, "All of you, get out." She crosses her arms, arrogantly looking down at me as if she's on some pedestal. "Come on, Claudia. Seb personally asked me to surprise you. I put in a lot of effort to decorate your little wedding. You're telling me to get out? I don't even get a 'thank you'? Do you need me to teach you some manners?" She signals to the people next to her, and two of them step forward, trying to force me to my knees. Stunned for a few seconds, I pull out my phone and call Sebastian. "Is this the so-called surprise you had your sister prepare for me? Forcing me to kneel before her?"
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How Long Did Rilke Take To Complete 'Duino Elegies'?

2 Answers2025-06-19 05:48:52

Rilke's 'Duino Elegies' is one of those monumental works that didn't just appear overnight. The poet began writing them in 1912 during his stay at Duino Castle, and the bulk of the elegies came to him in this intense burst of inspiration. But life isn't that simple, and neither was Rilke's creative process. World War I interrupted everything, and he struggled to finish the collection for years. It wasn't until 1922, a full decade later, that he finally completed all ten elegies in that famous creative frenzy at Muzot. Those final weeks must have been something else - he didn't just finish the remaining elegies but also wrote 'The Sonnets to Orpheus' in the same period.

What fascinates me most is how the war years affected the work. You can feel the shift between the earlier and later elegies - they become darker, more complex, wrestling with existential questions in ways the initial ones didn't. That decade-long gap wasn't just empty time either; Rilke was constantly thinking about the project, jotting down fragments, revising existing pieces. The final product feels like this perfect storm of youthful inspiration meeting mature craftsmanship. The elegies couldn't have been completed any faster because they needed those years of fermentation, those periods of doubt and struggle to reach their final form.

Where To Read Hamlet Free PDF Online Without Downloading?

4 Answers2025-07-30 21:09:35

As someone who adores Shakespeare but also understands the struggle of accessing classic literature, I’ve spent way too much time hunting for free, legal copies of 'Hamlet' online. Project Gutenberg is my top recommendation—it’s a treasure trove for public domain works, offering 'Hamlet' in multiple formats, including PDF, without needing to download anything. Just read it directly in your browser!

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Does 'Next Year In Havana' Have A Sequel Or Spin-Off?

5 Answers2025-06-29 02:42:01

I've been diving deep into 'Next Year in Havana', and while it doesn't have a direct sequel, the author, Chanel Cleeton, wrote a companion novel called 'When We Left Cuba'. It follows Beatriz Perez, a secondary character from the original book, as she navigates life in 1960s America and gets involved in political intrigue. The themes of exile, identity, and love are just as powerful, making it a must-read for fans of the first book.

Cleeton also expanded the world with 'The Last Train to Key West', which is set in the same universe but focuses on different characters during the 1935 Labor Day hurricane. It's not a direct spin-off, but it shares the same lush historical backdrop and emotional depth. If you loved the Cuban setting and family sagas, these books will feel like coming home.

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