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I'm 29 years old, nearly 30 and so far, my sister and Photography have been my life and soul. Ever since I stepped foot in my first darkroom during my Sophomore year I always had a hunch that this would be my true passion. Since I held my first camera. Set up my first tripod, captured my first photo and filmed my first piece. I just knew that this is what I wanted to do. My life has been a complicated mess since I was 10 years old. My life was thrown away by my parents because I was a burden to them, I had a pen pal who I vented my anger out on for years yet he had become a huge part of my life. I haven't had a serious relationship in...well...ever and It's not every day that you find a man wanting to talk to you...granted, this man is the one who spilt his coffee down me the first time we met and from then on he became the Baine of my existence. I live in Texas City, Houston and I love what I do, the freedom it gives me being behind a camera but it also comes with a price when you least expect it. My life was complicated enough but when I vent out on a secret to this man, my feelings towards him become stir crazy and a whirlwind of emotions. One's I didn't want in the first place because 2 weeks before meeting said man...I was applying for a year long fellow ship abroad. A once in a lifetime opportunity to go to one of Spain's most explored and cultured cities - Barcelona.

After starting her new job as a front desk supervisor, Rosalyn Vargas felt like her life was finally getting back on track. Things were going well, now she could actually marry her fiancee Bryce Wagner. Most of the struggles she has had to endure were behind Bryce's reckless ways and for the past four months she really questioned her engagement with him, even considered leaving. Now it looks like things were turning around and they may get past everything. She was wrong. Bryce was still up to his reckless ways and creating more problems for Rosalyn still. That's when she met the Railroad Engineer, Chris Ortiz. He was older than her by twenty years, but from the moment she saw him, she knew she was going to sleep with this man. Never had she ever cheated on Bryce, though the same could not be said about him, but Chris caused something to change her ways and step into an affair with a married man. Chris Ortiz was a Railroad Engineer who had his fair share of women. He has been married to his wife for 30 years, but was not faithful the whole time. He was a pro at getting his way with women, but Rosalyn was different. In all his years never had any of them gotten him to feel anything else but lust for them, Rosalyn broke past his defenses and he actually fell in love with her. Their affair was never meant to be more than just that, yet Rosalyn and Chris fell in love with each other. But their love could never be, he was married and she was soon to be. Both in committed relationships with people they no longer loved, yet obligations makes them stay. This was a Train Wreck waiting to happen.

Five years ago, Fulvia's life changed after a terrible accident. Her face was scarred, she lost her sight, and her once-beautiful figure faded away. Now, people call her ugly. Fat. A monster. Every date runs at the sight of her. No one wants to marry Fulvia. But behind the scars is a story no one knows, she became blind saving a high school boy. And ever since, she’s been forgotten... until her father makes a deal: 30% of his company shares in exchange for Henry Williams marrying his daughter. Fulvia doesn’t know her marriage is just business. Henry never loved her. He hides her from the world. And when his childhood love, Hana, returns from Korea, things only get worse. Hana spent four years in Korea, studying fashion and working for a luxury brand. Now she’s back, elegant, powerful, and ready to reclaim Henry. Henry brings Hana home, introduces her as a “sister” to Fulvia, and begins cheating without shame. But fate has other plans. Fulvia regains her eyesight. And on the very day she tries to share the good news, she overhears Henry say: “She’s nothing. I’m only keeping her for the family deal.” Heartbroken, Fulvia signs the divorce papers and vanishes. Months later, she returns. She’s no longer the woman he rejected. She’s stunning. Fierce. Desired by all. Now known as Ava... she becomes everything he ever wanted. But now..... He longs for her. And she doesn’t even look his way.

남편은 매번 1분밖에 버티지 못했다. 30대 혈기 왕성한 여성으로서 밤이 깊어질수록 삶에 뭔가 부족하다는 느낌이 들기 시작했다. 그러다 차를 수리하러 갔을 때, 우연히 건장한 체격의 거친 정비공을 만났게 되었다. 작업복 아래 완벽한 근육들을 보며 나는 내면의 갈망을 느끼기 시작했다. 정비공에 대한 뜨거운 감정은 나를 억제할 수 없게 만들었다. 찰나의 틈에, 이성이 깜빡였다. 나는 실수를 저지르고 싶지 않은 마음에 그를 밀어냈다. 그러나 남편은 이미 임신한 이웃집 여자랑 바람을 피우고 있었다. 그럼 차라리 나도...

"It’s not just a deal. It’s an opportunity. I’m offering you a way out of all the bullshit—" "By tying myself to you forever?" I laughed bitterly, the absurdity of the situation hitting me. "No, thanks." Ethan’s jaw clenched, his calm demeanor faltering for the first time. "It’s not forever. It’s just... a few years. Until we both get what we need. Then we can go our separate ways. You’ll have power, money, and respect." I stared at him, incredulous. "You’re insane. You're offering me marriage just so I wouldn't expose you for being a vile and evil man" His voice dropped and his expression darkened, "How much do you want?." ------------ Madison Taylor never expected to see Ethan King again—the arrogant high school golden boy who made her life a living hell. But years later, fate throws them together when she takes a job at his billion-dollar company. Madison is no longer the shy, vulnerable girl she was in high-school, she had changed into a gorgeous confident young woman who was ready to make her mark in the world and Ethan is intrigued by this transformation. Now, Ethan is desperate to keep his past buried and offers Madison a $30 million contract to marry him and protect his spotless reputation. Madison agrees, but not for the reasons Ethan thinks. She’s ready to make him pay for every cruel word, every insult that scarred her. But as their contract marriage unfolds, so do feelings neither expected. Caught between revenge and undeniable attraction, Madison must decide: will she ruin the man who once broke her, or fall for him all over again?

Ivy Sinclaire was born powerful—Heiress to House of Valemont and Manhattan royalty. Power doesn’t stop betrayal from crawling into her life—all cloaked in the form of her husband and her closest friend/ legal counsel. On the night she receives her Woman of Year award in global business, she walks into her office and finds Harry between Vivienne’s legs on her Italian marble desk—the same one she had closed multi-million deals on. The same night, her car crashes in a fiery wreck, and she’s declared dead, but alas! Ivy isn’t dead. She is saved by the one man who’s always wanted her and her nemesis. Chase Sterling. An arrogant billionaire and philanthropist in a tailored suit. A man who’s watched Ivy from the shadows for years. Keeping his distance, waiting for the perfect moment to swoop in and be her hero. “They tried to kill you and they almost succeeded,” Chase scoffs, adjusting his cufflinks. “I shouldn’t have trusted them,” Ivy wipes the tears streaming down her cheeks violently. “So what now?” She looks him dead in the eye. “I’ll give you 30% of House of Valemont. In return, you help me destroy them.” Reborn as Victoria St. James, Ivy returns to New York—unrecognizable, vengeful, and dangerous. With Chase at her side, she sets the stage for a merciless takedown, but as their dark alliance deepens into something twisted and magnetic, the question remains: who’s really in control? Because Chase didn’t just save her… He remade her, and he has no intention of letting her go.

Karena dijebak oleh seseorang yang menginginkan tubuhnya, Elara justru tak sengaja tidur bersama dengan seorang pria yang sangat familiar baginya. Bukan familiar karena pria itu adalah rekan maupun keluarganya, tetapi karena pria itu merupakan sosok yang selama ini sering menampakkan wajahnya di layar televisi maupun di situs internet. Elara terbangun dengan kebingungan, karena dia mendapati tubuh polosnya tanpa sehelai benang pun. Namun, yang lebih membuatnya terkejut adalah karena saat itu dia sedang berada di balik sebuah selimut bersama dengan pria yang sama sekali tak asing baginya. "Arion Kyle?" Ingin rasanya Elara berteriak dan menjerit kegirangan saat itu. Namun, begitu menyadari bahwa dirinya dan aktor itu sama-sama tak mengenakan busana, seketika rasa senang itu pun berubah menjadi kebencian. Elara segera membangunkan Arion dan langsung marah-marah. "Siapa kamu?" Pria itu bertanya dalam bahasa inggris. Elara benar-benar emosi karena pria itu bersikap seolah tak mengenalinya. Padahal ia yakin bahwa sang aktor juga pasti mengenal dirinya sebagai seorang model papan atas, dan tak bisa dipungkiri lagi bahwa Arion juga menginginkan tubuh indahnya, sama seperti para pria yang lain. Elara pun menuduh bahwa Arion telah menodainya, tetapi aktor berusia 30 tahun itu justru terlihat santai dan tersenyum sinis ke arah Elara. "Aku menodaimu? Apa kamu tidak ingat, jika kamu yang menerobos masuk ke dalam kamarku dan meminta bantuanku untuk menyentuh tubuhmu?"

Excerpt from the story: "What is this?" Alpha Ryder barks, pounding on the throne's armrest and smashing it to bits in rage. The trembling pack doctor replies in fear, her body shivering, "It... it's your wife's pregnancy report... She's pregnant... with triplets!" ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~` Alvina was dismayed when she found that her vile Alpha stepfather sold her to the most ruthless Alpha King, Ryder Winterfield, to be a breeder. She finds to her surprise on reaching Black Soul pack that the feared Alpha King's her mate, but he cruelly rejects her soon after. With no other choice, as her life is in great peril after being tested negative for pregnancy, she accepts a stranger's help to escape the pack and from her husband's clutches, willing to pay anything as the price. Alpha Ryder Winterfield, a ruthless man who murdered his entire family to get the throne, agrees to get the 6th breeder from the sly Alpha king of Blood Stone pack. He is stunned to find out the breeder who goes by the name of Alvina is his mate but he isn't ready for commitment. He just wants an heir and she can get lost. But he somehow is attracted to her, though he denies it. But when he's ready to tell her that she won't die, even if she isn't able to get pregnant within the earlier stated 30 days, and that he was willing to spend the rest of his life with her, he finds to his dismay that she has escaped with his unborn children. So he has a goal he must achieve- find his runaway Luna and the hidden triplets! Dive into the masterpiece that's abundant in romance, humor, mind-blowing plot twists, mystery, and amazeballs thrill that keeps you glued to your seat.

Lors de ma cérémonie d'union, la demi-sœur d'Alpha Derek, Victoria, est arrivée dans une robe cérémonielle de Luna à 30 millions d'euros, affirmant que notre meute ne pouvait pas se le permettre. Victoria m'a poussée dans le feu sacré, et alors que les flammes brûlaient ma peau, Derek m'a hurlé, m'accusant d'avoir gâché la cérémonie et de l'avoir humilié devant tout le monde. Ils sont partis ensemble pour leur lune de miel – celle que j'ai payée de ma propre poche. Des loups de la meute rivale m'ont encerclée. Ma louve ne pouvait pas se transformer, à cause de la grossesse. Par notre lien télépathique, j'ai supplié Derek de m'aider. Mais il m'a bloquée… pendant qu'il embrassait Victoria sur une plage des Maldives. Les griffes de l'Alpha rival ont éventré mon ventre, et mon enfant à naître a été déchiqueté. Derek est revenu en larmes, m'implorant de lui pardonner. Comme une idiote, je l'ai fait. Mais ce qu'il ignore, c'est que je suis l'héritière Alpha de la meute la plus puissante des Territoires du Nord. Rompre notre lien d'âmes ne suffira pas. Je vais tout lui prendre.

I am Jessica Myers. 30 years of age. I am an introverted type of person and spends most of my time at home, watching Netflix. I don't usually go out and I don't have a lot of friends. Despite my age, I still keep a diary with me and every time I want to share something to someone, I write it on my diary. Everyone might think I am boring, but this is the life I am comfortable to live with. I was bullied as a student which makes me have a hard time trusting other people. Like other , all I want is to be loved. I hope to meet someone who can make me feel special despite my characteristics and flaws. I am an ordinary woman who wants to be pursued by a guy, receiving flowers, going on dates in cinemas or simply walking in a park. My ideal man? I just want to meet someone who is nice and who can listen to my stories no matter how simple and boring they are. I don't think I am a difficult person to deal with but why is no one liking me? I am an NBSB and because of that, I have low self-confidence. I sometimes ask myself if I am capable to love and to be loved. I hope someday, like in fairy tales, my prince charming will come. I hope someone out there will see the beauty in me, maybe not physically but with my character. Don't get me wrong, I am happy with my life now, but I am sure I will be happier to be spending it with someone. Will I still get a happy ending like the characters in fairy tales? When can I experience the love I have always been hoping for?