Art Using Leaves

Ghie Anne Velasquez and Christopher Ken Lee are childhood best friends. And after several years of being close to each other, it suddenly disappeared and ended. Ghie Anne's feelings were replaced by hatred and anger. She carried that anger for five years. She was very angry with Ken for what he did. And now Ken is back. She didn't know that their paths would cross again. And she didn't even know about the contract that her parents were involved in. A contract that never entered Ghie Anne's dream. She didn't know that her life would be messed up because of Ken again.

It never crossed Danielle's mind that she would cross paths with her arch-rival, Karl, a business mogul in Northtide. Sparks flew but in more ways than one. One day, a reporter asked during an interview, "Mr. Burt, on behalf of the women, what is an ideal woman to you?" "Someone like my wife." Thus, Karl's secret marriage to Danielle spread across the world.

May's story is one of resilience and determination. After her mother's passing, she navigated a challenging home life, persevering to earn a degree from California State University. As she entered the workforce, May faced rejection and hardship, but found solace in her work as a barista. A traumatic encounter with her boss led her to redefine herself and land a job as personal assistant to the enigmatic James Lilion. As May navigates her new role, she's drawn into a world of mystery and intrigue. James's piercing gaze and sharp tongue make her heart skip a beat, but she's determined not to let her guard down. With each passing day, May feels herself being pulled into a web of secrets and lies, and she must confront her own demons to uncover the truth.

(This story is book one of heart of stone series or can be read as a standalone)Eighteen years ago, a mother sacrificed her baby to Lucifer in return of the baby safety.The mother died during the birth, Lucifer accepted the sacrifice, and he’ll be back to claim what he owns. Nova, a depressed half-wolf, half-human girl. On one lonely night she decides to end things, she'd end up in hell, but even real hell can't be as bad as her life. That until the king of hell scolds her, and tan her bum claiming her as his. This is a ddlg/cgl/SFW story, be warned! Apologies for any misspelling or grammar mistakes.

Luna Baxter and Simon Fulmer have been married for five years. One day, she receives a provocative voice message and intimate photos from Simon's first love. They're sent from his phone, too. "I've only been back in the country for half a year, but he took the bait as soon as I laid it. He's prepared blue fireworks for me tonight, but I don't like the color blue. To avoid wastage, you can have them on your wedding anniversary." Luna and Simon's fifth wedding anniversary comes a month later. She looks out the window at the blue fireworks lighting up the sky. Then, her gaze lands on the empty seat across from her. Simon's first love challenges her again. She sends her a photo of them having a candlelight dinner. Luna doesn't cry or kick up a fuss. She silently signs a divorce agreement and asks Simon's secretary to prepare for a wedding. "What are the bride's and groom's names, Mrs. Fulmer?" "Simon Fulmer and Sophie Sutherland." Seven days later, she flies to Naavi to give them her blessings. She throws them a wedding.

Two teenagers from two different social classes discover their feelings for one another when a strange viral disease outbreak forced them to mingle in quarantine.

“No! Please, Santiago--” I whimpered, as his hand seized my wrist with an iron grip, yanking me forward, dragging me effortlessly toward the chair he had pulled into the center of the room the night before. The symbol of my humiliation. He stopped right in front of the chair, spinning me around, facing him. "You want me to be your monster, mi ángel?" His hand grabbed my throat, tilting my chin up until my eyes locked with his dark gaze. I flinched from the sudden movement. "Cause I’ll be your favorite monster — just say the word, cariño." Santiago’s face hovered only inches from mine. His lips so close, I could taste the sweetness of his breath — once making butterflies take flight in my stomach, now curdling my insides into a cold, suffocating fear. Slowly, his free hand rose toward my face. I held my breath. His touch was deceptively soft and gentle, caressing my cheek. His thumb lingered against my lips, tracing them slowly, his eyes fixed there as he spoke — his voice soft, yet heavy with menace. "Divorce is not an option, mi amor. We took a vow five years ago. Remember?" He finally lifted his gaze to meet mine, catching every flicker of fear before he delivered his last words like a verdict: "Till death do us part."

Keith Jackson get married Tabitha to take responsibility for her pregnancy because the child in Tabitha's womb was the child of Keith's brother, who died in an accident. Tabitha Geraldine was willing to marry Keith for the child's status in her womb, and she didn't love the guy. Their married life is frigid. Moreover, Tabitha rejected Keith from the beginning. They also entered into a contract marriage and agreed to divorce when Tabitha's child was born. However, Keith never thought that he would fall in love with Tabitha. What must Keith do to melt Tabitha's heart?

Arranged marriage, enemies to lovers, Mafia/cartel romance As the only daughter of the Kansas City capo, at eighteen years of age, I was given to the son of my father’s consigliere, a man who was expected to accomplish great things for the famiglia. Things didn’t go the way we planned. There wasn’t love. My husband was a traitor, taking part in a coup against the famiglia. He’s now dead. I’m free. Until the fateful night my brother, our new capo, informs me that I’ve once again been promised in marriage. He explains that as a childless widow and the daughter of the late capo dei capi, I am desired. Requested. Aléjandro Roríguez is the son of the leader of the Roríguez cartel. My brother married a woman from the cartel, securing the Mafia/cartel alliance. He says that it’s now my turn. I’ve only met my future husband a few times, but I know without a doubt that I don’t like him. Loving him is impossible. I’ve lived in a marriage without love. I won’t do it again. Aléjandro lives a dangerous existence. Death saved me once before. Maybe it will again. Have you been Aleatha’d?

Sarah, the girl with nerdy glasses always has her nose in her books. After high school, the only world she is allowed to know is the four walls of her room. Her home is her prison. Her life is the epitome of boredom. However, everything takes a sharp turn the day she goes to visit her sister in California. One opportunity presents to her and she decides to escape to life. But fate ends up catching with her and soon, she finds herself again a prisoner, this time in the house of a stranger, a gangster! Devlin; hatred is his weapon, anger his explosive and vengeance his oxygen. He does not know what sympathy means and every one fears him. Impossible to escape, Sarah is obliged to accept her fate and try to get along with him. Her life overnight turns into a spine-tingling thriller. In the heat of the dangerous events, her heart unwillingly melts for him. She then finds out that behind his devil facade lies a human, who truly deserves to be loved. In a short time, they turn into each other’s lamp in this dark world. However, as soon as they find the key to happiness, fate cruelly changes the lock.