Grand Rising Book Novels & Stories

Isabella typed, voice firm as she dictated aloud: > To those questioning my worth: I’ve never needed validation, but I won’t stay silent while my name is dragged. I’ve faced betrayal, sabotage, and loss. And through it all, I rebuilt. I earned my place at Lancaster Corp with blood, sweat, and ideas that made a difference. I didn’t fall into love—I rose into it, with a man who saw my scars and still chose me. So go ahead. Speculate. Whisper. Post your theories. Meanwhile, I’ll keep doing what I’ve always done: working hard, loving boldly, and proving every day that I belong.

Just standing in close proximity of the school would give people a headache, vivid hallucinations, with some even foaming at the mouth. Because of it, people typically stayed away from the area. Which made the area even more perfect for Craig. At the back of the school, there was an abandoned graveyard. It hadn't been taken of for generations. I ran towards the graveyard, looking for any sign of a recent grave. I knew I had to be careful for a few reasons. I couldn't give Craig any reason to terminate me, however I don't think he would now. As I just agreed to become his slave for the rest of my life. Something he's always wanted, but never succeeded. So I doubt that he'll end my life should

“Hey, where are you stumbling off to?” “Jack is taking us out for lunch, so I am off to get some shoes” I told him as I slowly carried on walking. I looked up the stairs and swallowed the lump in my throat. I needed to stop been a wimp and do this. I lifted my left leg and placed it on the first step. “See easy” I told myself as I lifted my right leg and put it on the next step “just keep going till you reach the top, slow and steady wins the race” I kept telling myself as I slowly made my way up the stairs. I finally made it to the top and looked down to see Jack. “I made it” I smiled down at him.

Alfred mistook my silence for embarrassment and pitifully offered me a glass of red wine. "Nelson, you've got to get out more. Stop obsessing over women all the time. Check this out. This bottle's on the house. Thirty thousand dollars a pop, reserved only for the big shots like us. This one bottle could easily pay your rent for the next few years. Here, try some," he said, handing me a glass.

BOOK 6: MY BOSS'S HUSBAND CAN'T RESIST ME CHAPTER 1: THE GOLDEN THRESHOLD ANITA'S POV I am practically bubbling with joy, a fizzy warmth rising in my chest until it feels like my skin itself might burst with light. This is one of those rare moments in life where everything feels aligned—the universe leaning in my favor, my stars finally tilting to smile at me. I stand in front of the Don Carlo residence, a tray balanced in my trembling hands, my heart hammering so loudly it might as well be knocking on the door with me.

My jaw drops in shock. Forty percent of Graham Corporation. I glance at Kruska and see that her jaw is dropped too, her eyes wide with disbelief. Why? Why would George Graham invest so much in me? I've met the man maybe two or three times at various business dinners and charity galas. He always seemed like an intelligent and savvy man—the kind who never made a move without knowing exactly what he'd gain from it. Why would he take such a big risk on me? What could be his goal? Nothing like this ever occurred in my first life.

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The bookies eagerly accepted high stakes on Alcides, knowing that his victories had become a reliable source of profit for those who dared to trust the once-underestimated contender. In the realm of gladiatorial combat, Alcides had become more than just a fighter; he had become a symbol of resilience and triumph over adversity. The gamblers, enticed by the allure of his unpredictable journey, bet on him as the odds-on favorite, hoping to ride the wave of his success and claim their share of the spoils.

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Thank you so much for reading my first ever book, I leave you with the first chapter from Rise of a Queen - book 2 for your enjoyment. RISE OF A QUEEN - BOOK 2 Chapter 1 – A New Kingdom. LAMIA I looked out the window on the top floor of my castle, yes, my castle, taking slow sips from the crystal glass that held the dark thick rum, my drink of choice tonight, as I pondered over the past two years and how far we had come.