Chapter 24 The Catcher In The Rye

Pinagtagpo si Rhea at ang "mapapangasawa niya" sa simbahan -- in the worst way possible. She barged into her ex-boyfriend's wedding to hopefully halt it, but she was unsuccessful. Malungkot man siya dahil walang nangyari, fate found its way to open a new chapter of her life through that. Doon niya nakilala si Elton. Isang araw, bigla na lang nagpropose itong estranghero sa kanya, e hindi naman nila kilala ang isa't isa at wala naman siyang feelings para sa kanya. Niyaya si ni Elton na magpakasal. It was a situation that would change Elton's life if she agrees or disagrees. Sa pagkakataong 'yon, fate connected two people who are both desperate. Elton will be forced to marry a woman entirely for the purpose of expanding their business and he doesn't want that at all. Binigyan siya ng magulang niya ng kondisyon na kapag hindi pa rin siya nagpakasal bago niya manahin ang kompanya, ikakasal siya sa babaeng tagapagmana rin ng kompanyang nais makipagkasundo sa kompanya ng magulang niya. Doon pa lamang, tutol na si Elton. Desperation led them to agreeing that they would marry each other for that reason. Lingid sa kaalaman nilang hindi ganoon kadali ang ninanais nila -- mayroon pa ring mga bagay na hahadlang sa kanilang marriage. Isang bagay lang ang lulutas sa problema nilang 'yon, at ang solusyong 'yon ay ang mahalin nila ang isa't isa. Magkaroon kaya ng paraan para matuto nilang mahalin ang isa't isa, o ang papel na nagtakda sa kanilang dalawa bilang mag-asawa ang siyang magpapahirap sa buhay nila?

The universe and the Gods themselves may be keeping us apart but I'll rewrite the universe, go against the gods just to be with you once more. Watch me set the earth and the heavens ablaze just so I can hold you. All that I am and all that I have are yours now and forever. With surging tide, the waves are thrown An Entity, of all its own But on it's surface you may see Reflected in the waters, be The Orchestrator, pale and still Pulling strings, enacting will V7 a perfect angel, that was created to become the leader of his kind, is suddenly replaced? In rage V7 sets off to take back his destiny, just to find out that, the demigod has taken his place. Little does he know, that demigod never wanted his place, rather he wanted all that was V7, his heart, his soul, his whole being. Will V7 escape his love trap? Or lose all that he was created for? ____________________________________________ It was at, that trigger moment I understood what I wanted. I cupped his face pulling him close and hungrily kissing him as I lay him down and got on top of him. " Mmmm! Hmmm." Kean moaned as I slipped my tongue into his mouth, exploring every inch of his mouth and sucking on his tongue. Wanting to taste him more as my body craved his every touch. I broke the kiss leaving him gasping for breath. " I love you, Jessica. " Kaen lovingly whispers to my lips. My brain went blank from shock as my heart was suddenly filled with rage and it didn't make it any better that I was still hot, excited, and semi-hard from earlier. ______________________________________________ Brought to you by V1 Productions YouTube The Night Known As You (Game Edition) Chapter 1, Part 1 ______________________________________________

My Possesive billionaire Step brother. Chapter 1 Isang araw mayroong dumating na bisita sa pamamahay nila Julia laking taka ng dalaga dahil masaya itong sinalubong ng kanyang butihing ina, ang lalaking papalapit sa kanilang pintuan.Mas nagulat lalo ang magandang dilag ng niyakap ng kanyang ina ang isang gwapong lalake na kung iyong titingnan mga 40 years na ang idad nito.Nang makapasok na sa kanilang tahanan agad na binati ng lalake ang dalaga. Magandang hapon saiyo hija!’bati ng lalaking kakapasok lamang. Magandang hapon din po Ginoo! Anak siya nga pala si Mr rosales!” at siya ang aking kasintahan hindi lamang iyon dahil malapit na kaming ikakasal. Nang marinig ng dalaga ang sinabi ng kanyang ina napatayo ito sa kanyang kinauupuan. Mom! nasa tamang pag iisip pa ba kayo? ilang buwan pa lang nawala ang dad nakahanap agad kayo ng bagong mapapangasawa?”pahay­ag ng dalaga sa may kalakasan na tuno. Julia ang bibig mo! Wala kang Karapatan na sigawan ako,baka nakakalimutan mong ina mo ako?”bulyaw ng ina sa dalagang anak. Walang makakapalit kay dad sa buha natin! Dahil nag iisa lang ang aking ama. Sa ayaw at sa gusto mo magpapakasal kami ni Mr Rosales,ang dapat mong gawin ihanda ang iyong sarili dahil nais kang ipakilala ng iyong tito hector sa kanyang nag iisang anak na lalake.

Note: This book has two stand-alone stories with happy endings. If Book 1 isn’t your style, jump to Book 2 at Chapter 69! BOOK 1: Adrian & Emily Blackwood "You look like a beggar; don’t bother me," Adrian Blackwood sneered when Emily St. Claire bumped into him after learning her husband cheated with his pregnant ex-fiancée. Little did Adrian know, he'd one day beg this hot divorcee for love. Emily thought she had it all—until she walked in on her husband moaning another woman’s name on their fifth anniversary. Shattered but not broken, she vows to dismantle the empire he built on lies. Enter Adrian Blackwood—the ruthless billionaire who bends the world to his will. “I’ll let you drain me dry,” Emily tells him, determined to reclaim her life and get revenge. But as passion ignites, revenge takes a back seat to redemption. Will their dark pasts consume them, or can they find love amid the chaos? BOOK 2: Vincent & Claire Everglow “I gave you everything,” Claire whispered, clutching her belly as the TV announced Vincent Everglow’s engagement to the world’s sweetheart, Layla Vanroe. Two weeks ago, Vincent knelt before her with a promise ring. “When I’m ready, I’ll marry you,” he said. But now, Claire is pregnant and alone, discarded like a secret. Vincent’s betrayal cut deep, but Claire swore to move on. So why does her heart betray her when their paths cross again? Why does Layla seem desperate to keep them apart? Love doesn’t follow rules, but when lies and betrayal threaten their fragile bond, Claire and Vincent must decide: will they fight for each other or walk away forever!

Tristan Hayes' life took a sharp turn, one moment he was on the cusp of his dream then suddenly found himself drowning. Trauma surgeon residency was brutal enough; losing his scholarship was a knockout blow. Desperate, he swallowed his pride and became "Titan" at Club Inferno. Six months, and he was their star, his body a commodity. Tonight was his last dance – he was booked for a bachelorette party for a bride-to-be linked to the Mafia family. He remembered the haze of perfume, the clamor, the hands pulling him closer and the willing mouths tasting him. He remembered the bride, her eyes wide, her laughter turning into moans and gasps. He entertained the women, the night ending with the bride's face covered in his thick sticky seed. After this night, he wanted to close this chapter of his life. He wanted to forget it all. He should have. Tristan awoke in a cold, unfamiliar room, the fear paralyzing. Now, bound and gagged in a concrete cell, the memory was a burning brand. He learned why they called Giovanni Sokolov "The Siberian Winter." Giovanni, a face carved from granite, stood before him. "My bride," Giovanni’s voice was a low growl, "You entertained my fiancée, She died a week ago, trying to run away with a man. Your seed was the catalyst. You helped her betray me." Giovanni leaned closer, his eyes devoid of warmth. "She was running away, Dr. Hayes. You helped her crave forbidden fruit. You opened the door to betrayal." He smiled, a cruel, predatory expression. "Now, you will pay the price of her betrayal. You will take her place... as my companion in bed... my slave and my plaything. Don't worry I'll make you'll enjoy every second of it."

Hutang budi keluarganya yang begitu banyak harus Rena tebus dengan sebuah pernikahan, dia terpaksa menerima pinangan dari anak pimpinan tempat bapaknya bekerja demi kelanjutan hidup dan jaminan kesehatan kedua orang tuanya diusia senja. Rena yang kala itu baru berusia 24 tahun harus menikah dengan Noah yang terpaut sepuluh tahun diatasnya, terlebih lagi Noah adalah seorang duda tanpa anak, istri pertama Noah meninggal dunia satu bulan setelah mereka menikah dan itu membuat Noah goyah menjelang kenaikan jabatannya, dia butuh seorang pendamping yang bisa menegakkan wibawanya. Dan pernikahan itu berjalan dengan lancar, Rena kira menikah dengan duda akan seindah seperti kisah yang dia dengarkan di kampus dan tempat magangnya, ternyata tidak. Banyak hal yang harus dia imbangkan dengan Noah, sering terjadi perdebatan diantara keduanya sampai-sampai mereka tidak bertegur sapa, ditambah lagi dia harus menghadapi Noah yang masih terjebak masa lalu, membandingkan Rena dengan mantan istrinya yang telah tiada, dalam semua urusan termasuk ranjang. Awalnya Noah tidak terlalu menuntut banyak padanya, berkata akan menjalani rumah tangga ini bertahap dimulai dari teman, dan semua itu hanya angin bagi Rena, dia harus melayani suaminya meskipun hatinya belum cinta dan tidak jelas Noah sudah mencintainya atau tidak. Lelah, sempat terbesit dibenak Rena, ingin dia pergi dari Noah dengan semua ketidak jelasannya itu. Namun, hatinya sudah jatuh cinta, dia terpenjara dalam perasaannya, begitu juga dengan Noah. Akankah mereka mengakui perasaan itu dan memulai semuanya dari awal? Cover by Canva RienRini

She was a drug he couldn’t live without. He was her mate, handpicked by the Moon Goddess. But even then, they couldn’t live in peace. Kieth Williams, infamous for his cutthroat tactics, had it all: looks, money, girls, and power. Anything he wanted would always be in his grasp. For him, Amelia Lockhart, a ferocious and ruthless soul, bowed her head, swallowed her pride, and retracted her sharp claws. But what did she get in return? News of his engagement to someone else? One piece of truth and the hope for a bright future and a loving home became nothing but a mere fantasy. Starting anew, she steeled her heart and decided to leave her unfaithful mate behind, disappearing without a trace. Kieth, who thought a mere contract could bind her to his side forever, was flabbergasted! She was his golden canary! How could he let her go? Her absence made him desperate, hurting him more than he had imagined. He frantically started looking for her, only to realize that there was more to the seemingly ordinary Amelia Lockhart than what met the eyes. ......... Kieth's POV: She is not...she couldn't be! How can she be a werewolf? They only exist in stories! Even if she is, then why is she so huge? And why is everyone bowing to her? Amelia's POV: I must have been blind to even give this man a chance! I am the majestic and dominant Female Alpha! I don't need any mate! Especially one so fickle and unfaithful! ………. Note: Curious about the story? Craving more chapters? Then, unlock bonus chapters! How? For every unique review (one review per person), I will release 1 bonus chapter. For every 10 gems, I will release 1 bonus chapter! Don’t forget to bless this story with the gems!

Caitlin Paine awakes from a deep coma to discover she has been turned. Now a true, full-bred vampire, she marvels at her new powers, including her ability to fly, and her superhuman strength. She finds that her true love, Caleb, is still by her side, waiting patiently for her to recover. She has everything she could dream of.

Until it all, suddenly, goes terribly wrong.

Caitlin is horrified to discover Caleb with his ex-wife, Sera, and before Caleb has a chance to explain, Caitlin tells him to leave. Heartbroken, confused, Caitlin wants to curl up and die, her only consolation being in her wolf-pup Rose.

Caitlin also finds consolation in her new surroundings. She finds she has been placed on a hidden island in the Hudson River—Pollepel—amidst an elite coven of teenage vampires, boys and girls alike, 24 in all, including her. She learns that this is a place for outcasts, just like her, and as she meets her new best friend, Polly, and begins her training in elite vampire combat, she realizes that she might finally have a place to call home.

But a major vampire war is looming, and her brother Sam is still out there, kidnapped by Samantha. The evil Kyle, too, now wielding the mythical Sword, is still on the warpath, and he will stop at nothing to wipe out New York. Caitlin, despite her new home, and despite her finding a new love interest in the elusive vampire Blake, knows that she can only stay on this island for so long before her destiny calls. After all, she is still the One, and all eyes still look to her to find her father and the other weapon that might save them all.

Torn between her new friends and her lingering feelings for Caleb, she must come to decide where her true loyalties lie, and whether she is willing to risk it all to try to find Caleb and have him in her life once again….

Bagaimana jika kisah manismu tiba-tiba berubah menjadi pahit? Elfara Adhinata, seorang wanita cantik berusia 24 tahun, terpaksa harus menelan kekecewaan karena mendapati sang kekasih, David Sinaga, yang tengah bermesraan dengan Aleena, sahabatnya. Momen tersebut membuat hubungannya dengan David yang sudah terjalin selama dua tahun, harus kandas di tengah jalan. Di saat hatinya masih berbalut lara, dia justru harus menerima kenyataan lain yang membuatnya semakin terpuruk. Perjodohan dadakan antara dirinya dengan pria bernama Erlan Gusmara seakan-akan merenggut begitu saja sisa-sisa kebahagian di hidupnya. Siapa pun tidak akan ada yang menginginkan berada di posisi Elfara. Menikah dan menjalani hidup berumah tangga dengan seorang pria asing dan menyebalkan yang tidak dia cintai. Belum selesai sampai di situ. Setelah pernikahan itu berlangsung, Elfara kembali dikejutkan dengan kenyataan baru. Dia baru mengetahui bahwa Erlan adalah sahabat baik David. Bahkan, setelah sekian lama menikah, kenyataan lain juga terungkap bahwa David dan Aleena tidak memiliki hubungan apa pun dan selama ini dia hanya salah paham. Menyesal. Tentu saja Elfara sangat menyesal karena tidak pernah memberi David kesempatan untuk memberi penjelasan padanya. Namun, nasi telah menjadi bubur. Waktu pun tidak bisa diputar kembali. Sementara itu, Erlan merasa bersalah karena telah menghancurkan perasaan David, meski tidak sengaja. Entah mengapa dunia begitu sempit sehingga dia dan sahabatnya dipertemukan dengan wanita yang sama. Lantas, bagaimanakah kelanjutan kisah mereka? Akankah Elfara kembali kepada David atas persetujuan Erlan? Atau Erlan akan mampu meluluhkan hatinya dan melupakan David?

After Noah's death, what greeted him was an AI system calling itself Black, offering him a job working for the World and Soul Management Bureau.  He has to travel to many different worlds, taking over an identity of some unfortunate soon-to-be-dead dude, and live out the remainder of his new life there however he wanted. Easy-peasy! ...Right? ...Ok, sure, there are a few small kinks here and there... like terrorist attacks, murder plots, zombie apocalypses, and the like... but one should always look at the bright side! Noah: "...Blackie, is it just me, or is this good brother of mine looking at me like a hungry wolf seeing a juicy piece of meat?" (°△°|||) Black: "Don't worry, host. He is just a bit excited due to nearly losing his life back there. You know, adrenaline." (¬‿¬) Noah: "…are you sure that's what's really going on here?" (っ °Д °;)っ Black: "Absolutely!" (≖‿≖) … ~ Many worlds later ~ Noah: "This secret mission that you can't tell me about… it can't possibly be to get fucked by the least appropriate target?!" (°ㅂ°╬) Black: "Of-of course not! Ho-how could that possibly be, eh?" (; ﾟ 3ﾟ )~♪ ML: Right, right, that's just a very (not so) coincidental bonus. Ψ(╹ڡ╹ )Ψ 💠 Author Note 💠 * SSC has long arcs. Each world is a fully-fledged novel on its own. * Don't let the summary (or the cover) fool you! While SSC does have an occasional explicit smut, it is primarily a fluffy and hilarious romance! * Pairings are one-on-one and taboo-ish. (E.g. hired assassin and his target, monster tamer and his tamed beast, master and disciple, siblings, brothers-in-law, etc.) * More info in the info chapter Author website: lucypandora.com Support the author on ko-fi: ko-fi.com/lucypandora Discord: lucypandora.com/discord