Chapter 6 Crystal Heart Novels & Stories

Heartless. That is what people see when they look at Veronica Beckett. A cold, calculating heiress who feels nothing. She has never given them a reason to think otherwise. Only a few know the truth: Veronica carries her late husband’s heart, a constant reminder of the accident that killed him. When her company begins to collapse, she turns to the only solution she believes she can control, a strategic marriage to stabilize her empire before it falls apart. She proposes it to the one man who hates her most. Alden Sterling, a powerful billionaire who has every reason to want her destroyed. And he accepts. But not for the reasons she expects. Alden believes Veronica is responsible for his brother’s death, that her inability to love drove him to the decisions that cost him his life. This marriage isn’t just business. It’s revenge. It’s his chance to keep her close and make her feel everything she once denied. But the longer they are bound together, the harder it becomes to hold onto that hatred. What begins as a strategic arrangement shifts into something neither of them intended. The lines between resentment, obsession, and desire begin to blur. Veronica is forced to confront emotions she has spent a lifetime suppressing and a passionate desire she has never felt before. At the same time, the truth about the accident begins to surface, and the man behind it all has been watching. Now, Veronica must choose: Walk away and carry a guilt that was never hers. Or stay and risk everything for the man who married her to destroy her.

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.

At seventeen, Seraphina Cole lost more than her innocence. A medical betrayal stole her future, her womb, and her belief in forever. Years later, she is successful, self-made, and emotionally guarded, determined never to let another man define her worth or control her destiny. Then she meets Aurelius Kingsley. A billionaire CEO with quiet power, iron discipline, and scars that mirror her own. Unlike every man before him, Aurelius doesn’t try to save Seraphina or break her defences. He respects her boundaries. He sees her strength. Instead of demanding her heart, he offers something rare, patience. As attraction deepens into devotion, Seraphina begins to believe that love doesn’t have to hurt to be real. But when her past resurfaces, a devastating secret, explodes into the public eye, and a pregnancy doctors said was impossible puts her life at risk, everything she’s rebuilt begins to unravel. Under ruthless media scrutiny, corporate enemies, and medical danger, Aurelius must prove that love isn’t possession, protection isn’t control, and commitment isn’t fear. Because this time, survival isn’t enough. The Heart That Wouldn’t Surrender is a powerful billionaire romance about trauma, healing, and a woman who learns that even after everything is taken from you, the heart can still choose forever.

"You think you will sit on our chest and enjoy all of our money all your life. We don't want you, Zara. Don't ever try to get back here. Remember you are sold and the sold things never get to return back to their original place," Zara rolls down the thick drops of tears as she clutches her clothes with all her might. The line cuts off and there is silence all over the dark room where she is supposed to meet him today. She is scared and she is foreign to the place. She doesn't know who the is the one she is entangled and sold with by her uncle and aunt. Her eyes plays around the room only to find the dark and tall figure standing right behind the door and his blue orbs was only what she could see right now. "Get the out of here or I will make you life just the ," he shouts and her whole body shivers with his hoarse voice. ** He is practically a monster who has always distanced away from people and lived his life completely in an arrogance. He doesn't but he also doesn't love anyone. Will she be able to melt his heart and turn him back to normal young man? Will her lifelong trap be beautiful instead of being a ? Or will it be even worse?**

Two stories, one kingdom, and a timeless tale of love… ***** The Land of Kalise was being overwhelmed by an invasion and the only thing left to do was to ask for help from the neighboring country. As an elf descendant that can wield magic, there’s only so much that Erriene could do, but as a Prince, he will do whatever it takes to protect and help his people. But what if what’s asked of him was something that he might not be ready to give? ***** The Country of Maud was an unbeatable force. Having a Frost Giant’s blood in his veins, King Alarick is a Warlord that’s used to getting anything and everything that he wants. But what if the only thing that he truly ever wanted in life was something that he could never get? ***** As feelings develop, emotions break out and the past coming back to haunt them… Will it bring them closer together? Or will it drive them further apart?

Love is unpredictable, and often comes when we least expect it. Love can be felt for any number of reasons, and it’s those unexpected qualities that make someone stand out from the crowd. But what if that someone can’t be your mate, and loving her is against the rule? Would you still go for her and follow the whisper of your heart, or forget her and embrace your responsibility?

Kyla thought she had a perfect life when Alpha Asher agreed to take her as his Luna in order to satisfy his grandmother's wish but her hopes went crumbling and Alpha Asher rejects her on their third anniversary choosing her step-sister who was his ex-lover. Denounced to the position of a maid, Kyla is assigned to serve Allison;her step-sister who was now the Luna of the pack. Working unendlessly, Kyla is emotionally and physically drained and she decides to flee away from the pack with one secret which Alpha Asher never knew of. Apparently, the hand of fate had its way and Kyla ends up in a one-night stand with Alpha Damian; a mighty king from another territory. After saving Alpha Damian from a disastrous condition, she must navigate her relationship with Alpha Damian while she tries to escape the meddles of Alpha Asher.

Lorenzo McLaren is an underground Mafia Lord who controls New York City. He does whatever he wants and gets away with it Mariana Martinez is a college student whose life is turned upside down when she is kidnapped and sold into a Mafia ring. She refuses to give up and accepts the life before her, fighting and looking for ways to escape. But her defiance is cut short when it grabs the attention of Lorenzo. Mariana falls first but Lorenzo falls harder. Will Mariana be able to ignore her morals and love Lorenzo even with his dark side? And will Lorenzo have to sacrifice his empire for the woman he loves?

“But that’s not fair, Gunnar!” I protested, my voice barely rising above a whisper. Despite his blindness, I dared not look him in the eye. “This second-chance bond goes both ways. Why are you allowed to flirt with other women, but I’m not?” Gunnar growled fiercely, pushing me against the wall. “No one is flirting with anyone, Aqua. If I were you, I would forget about that healer because you’re not going anywhere. YOU. ARE. MINE.” -------------------------------------------------- Aqua, a third-tier submissive wolf, finds her peaceful world shattered when her lover, Leon, tricks her into a perilous plan to offer her virginity to the most ruthless and powerful alpha wolf in the lands: the Alpha King, Gunnar Buchanan. Furious and feeling betrayed, Gunnar initially wants her dead for the deception. However, he soon discovers that the weakest wolf in the pack is his second-chance mate, a bond that complicates everything. Determined to break the bond, Gunnar struggles with his own desires. He cannot fathom making Aqua his Luna Queen, yet something in her innocent blue eyes ignites a possessive fire within him. As the bond deepens, Aqua’s presence challenges his resolve and awakens feelings he thought were long buried. As Aqua transforms from a submissive wolf to a dominant one, she faces numerous trials, from jealous pack members to deadly external threats. Her bond with Gunnar, initially a curse, becomes a source of strength. But as she gains power, the question remains: Can she break the second-chance bond that binds them, or will she find that her destiny lies with the Alpha King?

In Mistwood, California, Jane lives a life filled with isolation and abuse. Scarred by years of cruelty from her surrogate mother, Sercei, Jane is used to suffering in silence. But when Sercei auctions her off to pay for her to care for her niece, Jane’s world shatters. Jane’s buyer, Lincoln, is no ordinary man. Powerful, cold, and dangerously mysterious, he is the Alpha of a werewolf pack struggling for stability. Jane’s very presence raises suspicion and hostility within the pack, but Lincoln believes she may hold the key to his pack’s survival—even if she knows nothing of the power she carries within. Drawn to her innocence yet wary of the bond they share, Lincoln finds himself protecting her from forces that are determined to destroy her. But his intentions aren’t as noble as they seem. In a gripping showdown, Jane’s father who was thought long dead appears from his hideout, offering her a dangerous choice that will decide her future and that of every werewolf. With Lincoln beside her, willing to defy his own pack, and enemies waiting to strike, Jane faces the ultimate test of loyalty, love, and sacrifice. Moonbound: The Heart of the Wolf is a tale of love, choices and a destiny that binds two souls inspite of their pasts and the forces that threatens them. This is not just a romance—it’s a battle for the right to love and live freely, against odds they never imagined.