Cherry Blossom Depression Glass

After the school cafeteria for elementary school kids shut down, I decided to offer meals for all the kids in our building at my home. At the end of the month, when it came time to settle the bill, one of the neighbors wasn’t happy. “The new caterer downstairs only charges $2.50 per meal, but you’re charging us $5! That’s an extra $75 per kid per month. Do you have no shame?” she accused me. I calmly explained that I only used free-range meat and organic vegetables in my meals. But no matter how patiently I tried to reason with them, the parents insisted I refund the difference and demanded I charge no more than $2.50 per meal moving forward. When I lowered my costs to meet their demands, they started accusing me of mistreating their children. They went online to expose me and even reported me to the authorities. The online attacks were relentless. I was fined, and my husband lost his job because of the controversy surrounding me. The stress pushed me into depression, and in the end, I jumped off a building to end it all. When I opened my eyes again, I saw those same parents being swayed by others in the neighborhood to send their kids to the new daycare service that only charged $2.50 a day. What they didn’t know was that the lunch caterer next door did serve meat every day—but it was frozen, diseased pork that had been sitting in storage for two years.

Ribuan tahun yang lalu di kota terpencil bernama Yuzheng. Masyarakat hidup berpasang-pasangan sesuai dengan belahan jiwanya masing-masing. Namun, suatu hari kekecewaan tuan kota memuncak ketika dia tahu belahan jiwanya bukanlah wanita cantik seperti yang dia inginkan. Tuan kota murka dan menolak belahan jiwa pilihan dewa. Dia menginginkan Yun Jiao yang berparas cantik bak seorang dewi. Tuan kota semakin marah kala Yun Jiao memilih mengakhiri hidup demi menolak bersamanya. Akibatnya dia memerintahkan orang untuk membakar Mo Qifeng, dia tidak ingin pria tersebut menggunakan kekuatan belahan jiwa untuk menghidupkan Yun Jiao kembali. Pemberontakan tuan kota membuat dewa marah dan membakar kota Yuzheng dengan komet. Kota yang dipenuhi pohon ceri blossom rata dengan lautan api, tak satupun yang hidup, kecuali kekuatan cinta Mo Qifeng dan Yun Jiao yang abadi. Tapi bagaimana jika kekuatan belahan jiwa hidup di pasangan konyol Timmy dan Li Xiao Le di abat ke-20? Akankah kekuatan itu memperkuat cinta mereka? Ataukah menjadi bumerang dalam pernikahan mereka?

Marry me” Steven replied immediately. Yan’s eyes widened and she scoffed, rolling her eyes. “ Is this guy serious or what? What does he take me for, a slave?” She thought sending daggers at him. “ I know I accept any type of job but I won’t just marry whomever I come across. Am not stupid” Yan snapped. “ You have only 2 choice, first, marry me” Steven said. “ And the second?” Yan asked. “ Marry me” Steven replied making Yan scoff. “ And what’s the difference in the two choices?” Yan asked. “The difference is that there are no difference” Steven replied. Steven Zhichoa Liu popularly know as Mr Liu, I'd the CEO of Liu industry, the top best cartoonist industry in China. Everyone referred him as the Cold, Bossy, Arrogant and domineering CEO who likes being alone. He crosses part with Yan Yunqi, a college student who is also a cartoonist. Meeting each other for the first time, both of them are unhappy to see each other. But what happens when both of them got tied up in a contractual marriage? Will they be able to let go of their difference and let love blossom in their hearts? You won't wanna miss out!

Clint Nelson has been the best friend of the future Alpha of Canyon Ridge pack, Anders Forte, his entire life. So, he was surprised but unconcerned when, on his 10th birthday, his wolf awakened as a Guardian. His original plan to be Anders' Beta changed to becoming his top warrior so that he could ensure that Anders always remained safe. Lily Raines has grown up with Calista Johns most of her life. They have shared their hopes and dreams of what their life will be when they finally meet their mates. When Clint and Anders begin showing an interest in them, neither is happy with the attention. Lily continually refuses to date Clint, knowing his playboy reputation. When her wolf is suddenly blessed with the Guardian spirit at 17, Lily's life will turn upside down, and she will be forced to turn to the only person that can help or understand her, Clint. Clint will train Lily and help her to understand the nature of her Guardian spirit. Through their time together, a respect and romance will blossom until Lily turns 18 and realizes that Clint is her fated mate. The two will have a beautiful romance, celebrating their life, the birth of their daughter and protecting the pack they love until one day tragedy strikes, taking one life and leaving the other broken, having to raise their daughter alone.

“You’re paid to protect me, not touch me,” Aria snapped, backing into the velvet wall of the limousine. Aria Kingsley had been kissed before. But never like this. Not against the cold wall of her father’s mansion. Not by the one man sworn to guard her body, not steal it. Aria has been raised like a jewel in a glass box—perfect, untouchable, and suffocated by her father’s power. When a threat against her life surfaces, Damon Cross, a brooding ex-special forces soldier with scars he doesn’t talk about, is hired as her personal bodyguard. Aria hates his rules. Damon hates her defiance. But the more they clash, the hotter the tension burns. Every stolen glance, every forbidden touch threatens to destroy the walls between them. Yet Damon’s past is as dangerous as Aria’s future. Enemies close in, secrets unravel, and passion becomes a risk neither can afford. In a world where loyalty can be bought and betrayal is inevitable, one question remains— Can Aria survive falling in love with the one man she was never meant to have?

" I love you Anna " Steven Damien confessed " I love you too Steven " she replied Stunned Steven couldn't hold himself any longer and started peepering kisses all over her face. And so the long night began. Anna Jones CEO of starlight enterprises was known to be a Stone Hearted boss as she never Smiled or laughed or so people thought. People thought that she Had all but she doesn't as she was depression and sad which was due to the traumatic experience she went through when she was Young which led to her Hate and phobia for men which led to all her staffs being Ladies and Women including the Security guards which happened to be Tomboys. Anna Jones was Brutally Raped by her Uncle Fred which led to her Trauma. Steven Damien CEO of the Biggest and Most Prosperous business in the city also had his own Share of life as he was an orphan who got lucky to be Adopted by a Rich Grandpa who took care of him And Doted on him but this all came to an End when The old Man died and his Son's made an Attempt on Steven's Life, He escaped Narrowly . Steven Damien Never had a girlfriend as he believed and saw them as pests. What Happens when life decides to give our Two leads a Second chance to love? How will they let go of their past and fall in love? Read this Book to find out Queenebunoluwa15.

Rhett’s father is making him go to dinner because his father’s best friend is arriving and will be staying with the family while his new home is finished being renovated. All Rhett knows is the guy is a stiff. He runs some big company and is moving his headquarters here. He remembers meeting him once and thought he was boring and as annoying as his father. What Rhett didn’t remember is how attractive this older man is despite his stiff posture and suit, the much shorter and much older man has serious sex appeal. Despite his short stature and social awkwardness, Gabriel bests Rhett when he tries talking to him on the terrace and promises to “whip” the younger man into shape in a rather heated moment. The sexual tension is high, but their personalities clash. Meanwhile, Rhett is forced to move home and declare his major and Gabriel is having a hard time convincing the shareholders, firstly that his move to the East Coast was for the best of the company seeing as the most successful branches are in the region and that his spinoff idea which really connects with the essence of who he is will bring the company more success. He must find a solution and that solution might just save both his and Rhett’s asses, if he can get the younger man to comply. Trigger warning: This book contains mature materials and homosexual content including domination and kinks, betrayals, attempted suicide, depression, attempted murder, homophobia and mental health issues. There may not be content warnings on chapters within.

The day before the final round of Beta selection, I was poisoned with wolfsbane and locked inside my burning house. The fire spread too fast, and my weakened state prevented me from shifting. My wolf, Emma, screamed in my mind, but I couldn't escape. I clawed at the door as the flames seared my skin. When I was rescued, my body was covered in burns, my skin raw and torn. Outside the operating room, I heard my mother sobbing, repeating, “It’s my fault... I locked the door by accident... I never meant to...” Alpha David, my mate, called for every healer to restore me, but his cold words to my mother were chilling: “If Serina wasn’t so vain and selfish, I wouldn’t have had to do this. Becky was fragile, struggling with depression, yet Serina flaunted her success in front of her. This is what Serina owes her.” David’s actions were meant to pave the way for Becky to become Beta, but I was the one who suffered. He claimed to be treating me well, but destroying my health and future didn’t feel like care. I pressed my hand to my bandaged chest, the numbness spreading. Emma growled inside me, weakened by the wolfsbane. I no longer wanted the love of the mother who betrayed me or the mate who was supposed to protect me. I wanted nothing from them anymore.

In the fifth month of my pregnancy, my husband brought back his first love, who was eight months pregnant and causing a stir about getting a divorce. I politely told him that pregnant women would influence each other, which wasn’t good for the child. Alex, however, smashed a water glass and said in disgust, "Sarah is depressed because of the divorce, and the only one she can rely on is me! Do you want her to die?" I felt nauseous and vomited, unable to sleep through the night, and my health worsened with each passing day. To make her happy, he filled the house with lilies. But he had forgotten that I was allergic to lilies and locked me in the room, saying, "Let’s see if you can get an allergic reaction if you can’t smell the lilies." I bled continuously, desperately calling him for help for both myself and the child, but he simply said that I was still early in the pregnancy and there wouldn’t be any problems. When the fetal movements stopped, I had completely given up. It was at that moment that he frantically pushed open the door.

At my wedding, the giant screen that's supposed to show our photos suddenly switches to the groom's assistant's prenatal exam report. It clearly shows that he is the child's father. The assistant looks flustered and panicked as she rushes to apologize to me. The groom, on the other hand, stays perfectly calm and offers an explanation like it's no big deal. "I took pity on her because she got pregnant out of wedlock, so I went with her to the appointment and left my name. I'm going to be her kid's godfather, too." The day of her exam was also the day I went for my very first prenatal checkup. Everyone thinks I'll break down, but I simply reach up and tear off my veil. Then, I calmly schedule an abortion. "She really is pitiful, being pregnant without a partner by her side. She deserves this wedding more than I do." Then, I raise my champagne glass to congratulate him. "Congratulations to you both. May your shotgun wedding be a happy one, especially since it's happening with a bun in the oven."