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Blurb: "I'll make you pay for what your father did to my father and trust me, it won't be painless, when I kill you, you'll be grateful," Vincenzo growled in a low but threatening tone but Violet looked him dead in the eyes, fear devoid in her eyes. "You better make it quick, there's no time," Violet replied, in a calm tone and unfazed demeanor. Vincenzo's plan is to make her pay for her father's sins, but.....he starts falling for her. This story talks about the difficulties Violet faces after she decides to go to a party with her friend. Weird and horrific things that happened that night will live in her memories forever. She also discovers something about her father, that he is not who he has claimed to be all her life but it's too late now she has to pay for his sins, will she escape the wrath of the wicked and ruthless men after her? Or will she submit to them? PS:The story is a compilation of Violet's love life and that of her cousin Ava, and her cousin's Bestfriend, Olivia, it's a rollercoaster ride. Check the story for more.

"I've had thousands of dreams of you torturing me in my sleep, so if you think your rejection will ever change how I feel about you or discourage me from my quest of winning your heart back, then the only thing that will save you is my death." He leaned closer. "I will never give up on you. Not until I make you my wife again." I scoffed. "I would rather die from thirst than get back to you for a glass of water," I gritted my teeth. He leaned down to my ear, causing goosebumps on my skin and a shiver down my spine. "You will always be mine, Darla. It's only a matter of time before you realize that." *** Darla's arranged marriage to Elijah Houston was meant to stay in the past, along with her feelings for him. But when Darla comes back to Atlanta as his business partner, Elijah's determination to get her back turns both their worlds upside down. When Darla and Elijah realize that people get hurt just so that they can be together, they are forced to make a difficult choice to protect the people they love despite what they want. Will the two lovers find a way back to each other and live happily ever after, or will the world defeat them and put an end to their love story and what could have been?

Kora’s life has always been made difficult by her family members. On her 18th birthday, her parents revealed that her younger sister will be the new heiress of the Hamilton family. Disheartened yet happy for her sister, she made no fuss and she congratulated her. She moved on with her life and sooner than later she fell in love with Devon and she married him. She got pregnant almost immediately after their marriage. Unfortunately she got fired from her job and when she reached her house and tried to convey the news. Kora caught her husband and sister having an affair. She lost her baby in the process and she was served divorce papers while she was recovering in the hospital. Kora promises to make them pay and ruin their lives. But how far is she willing to go to make them feel her anguish?

Rejected by her mate, Maya finds out that she is pregnant for him but due to his new woman, she runs away from the country and bumps into someone she didn't expect. Two years later, they reunite and secrets that were unknown or hidden starts to resurface after the birth of her twins. Romance also rises between her and her former mate's uncle. How will they navigate their way around their feelings?

Taylah Russell, a real daughter of the Edwards family yet mistreated by her own blood and flesh, had an one-night stand with Arjan Davier, he happened to her stepsister’s fiancé. Humiliated by the scandal, her own fiancé ended their engagement. Determined to escape from the hell, she left her house, sheltered under her so called enemy's house. Taylah then discovered she was pregnant with her brother-in-law’s child. On her wedding night, she lost the baby. Arjan, realizing she was pregnant, took action, but the situation worsened when his ex-fiancée, Dia, got involved. Heart broken, betrayed by everyone around her, Taylah decided to revenge for her child who lost the chance to see the world. She was returned back stronger, setting the goal of making the people pay for what they did to her and her child. The story of mother who lost her child, seeking revenge for the deceased soul. Will she find the true love of her life in this thorn path she choose or the haunting of her past leave her in Despair?

My mom had a sudden heart attack, and the medical bills were piling up faster than I could breathe. I was desperate, so I turned to my rich boyfriend, hoping he could help, or at least offer some kind of solution. But instead of the support I expected, he unleashed a tirade that hit harder than anything I'd ever heard. "So this is why you're with me? Just for my money? You're no different from those other women throwing themselves at me. You're all the same—pathetic and shameless!" Before I could even react, he shoved me out the door. Later, when he finally understood the full story, he handed me a bank card, no questions asked. "Candice," he said quietly, his tone almost remorseful. "The password is your birthday." I didn't say a word. I just let the card drop onto the floor and walked away without looking back.

Setelah mengganti identitasnya menjadi Olivia Finley, ZeeZee kini berperan penuh untuk dirinya sendiri dalam kehidupan barunya. Hubungan Rhys dan Olivia terus diguncang jarak yang terbentang di antara mereka. Ketidakpercayaan, cemburu, dan masa lalu, memicu hal itu terus membuat hubungan keduanya semakin goyah. Di saat hidup sendirian jauh dari Rhys, Olivia tidak pernah sadar dirinya menjadi incaran seorang penguasa kota tempat dia menetap saat ini. Tanpa sebab dan alasan yang jelas. Brady White. Pria tampan mengerikan itu, memberikan banyak kejutan kecil dan penderitaan untuk Olivia agar dia bersedia bertekuk lutut dihadapannya. ZeeZee si gadis pemberontak tidak akan pernah tunduk pada siapa pun! Apa itu tetap berlaku pada Olivia Finley?

Sometimes, God makes you find out about your husband’s dirty secrets, just so you can divorce him and move on with a better person. Perhaps, his uncle. Robert and I have been married for over two years and he’s never touched me due to being diagnosed with erectile dysfunction, a truth I never discovered until our honeymoon and I learnt to live with that, blinded by love for the man who made my heart flutter. Well, that changes when I walk in on him slamming deep into his secretary who’s on all fours in our room. Feeling betrayed, I divorced him and lost everything I worked hard for, to his deceitful hand. Then I met him. Anderson Waters, the man who’d help me get revenge on his rebellious nephew in exchange for one thing: “Of course, Robert’s a fuckwad. Everyone wants to repay him in his own coin.” Anderson chuckled lightly. “I can you do that for you if you sign this paper. Three years as my wife with respected boundaries, give it a thought till sundown. I’ll be back for an answer.”

Fifth only main goal is to find a relationship through thick and thin. But what happened is opposite from the one great love story of his parents. Every failed relationship end up with a conclusion of being back to strangers, for him to realized to change his main goal instead, is to be more practical despite of the love that he's willing to give. But it was not about true love what he needs, instead is to have a child that he is going to cherish forever. When he met Rosette, he was matured enough to handle the situation. He was willing to let find the destiny of their relationship, what matters to him is to have a child from Rosette. The situation has become out of the blue when Eunice was out of control to mess their relationship. Without any notice that everything is beyond her control after the accident that happened to Fifth. All through the years, Rosette has tend to believe that she is the only one who was fighting for their relationship. The reason why she has to leave the past and forget Fifth. But, things may be different when Fifth has accidentally met his son, Seven, aside from holding back the memories with Rosette. Perhaps, without any excuses, and one thing is for sure, that despite of everything, he's still madly in love with Rosette. Will their love story could end up from marriage? But what if their son, has prepared an intimate proposal saying, “Daddy, marry my mommy!”

Billie was once perceived as unattractive; she was overweight and had a facial burn that made her look different. With her chubby face, she often faced criticism. In contrast, Blake, her sister, was a slim and striking girl, drawing the attention of all the boys at school. Billie’s life was complicated by heartbreak when she discovered that her boyfriend, whom she believed to be her one true love, betrayed her by dating her sister instead. Heartbroken, Billie found solace through the support of a friend and a mysterious man who stood by her side. With their help, Billie transformed into a stunning goddess, more beautiful and slender than ever before, attracting the attention of many men, including her former boyfriend, who now desperately wanted her back. However, Billie had fallen in love with the mysterious man who had helped her through her struggles. Now she faces a choice: Will she give her ex-boyfriend a second chance, or will she embrace the feelings she has for the handsome man who has been quietly protecting her from the shadows?