Lock-free Data Structures Novels & Stories

"Do you know the definition of free will? Let me remind you: it is free, unrestrained will. And what about destiny? 1. A power that irrevocably determines the course of events. 2. The set of events that make up a human being's life (often considered to be the result of causes beyond their control). Do you see where I'm going with this? No? The two don't go together! And in my world, free will doesn't seem to be winning. It's not for lack of trying! But I really messed up..." Tanya grew up far from her pack for her own protection. She never knew who or what she needed to be protected from, but she finds out shortly before her 18th birthday. Her life, which had been so calm and monotonous until then, accelerates and blossoms, but everything goes haywire. Tanya is not a wolf like the others; she is a chimera. Tanya will go through many trials, hoping each time to thwart the plans of the moon goddess, but can one really beat a goddess at her own game?

Three years of blame, one day of freedom and a lifetime of revenge. Elena Valdris was called barren. For three years, her billionaire husband Jack and his cruel family made her believe that her inability to conceive made her worthless. After a bitter divorce and a single reckless night with a stranger who awakens the fire inside her, Elena vanished. Years later, she returns with a new name, wealthy, and twin children whose father remains a mystery. She is no longer the discarded wife. She is power itself. "Let's find a new daddy for mummy," One of her twin sons said when Jack was on his knees, begging. "That's our daddy." The other twin points across the room, to the most feared billionaire in the world, who freezes the moment his eyes lock on Elena. "We meet again, my Sunray."

SON OF THE BETRAYED A Wolf Shifter Romance Analiese Dawson has always been fascinated by dangerous stories. Then she meets Takoda Blackwell; quiet, brooding. Watching the world like he’s waiting for it to turn violent. The second his dark eyes lock onto hers, something inside her reacts, instinctively, her body already seeming to know what he is. Takoda is the son of a murdered Alpha and the last survivor of a wolf pack destroyed by betrayal. He’s spent years keeping his distance from people, keeping his instincts under control, and making sure nobody gets close enough to become a weakness. Then Analiese walks into his life and ruins everything, because the closer she gets to him, the harder it becomes to ignore the pull between them. And worse? Analiese may be connected to the very bloodline responsible for destroying his family. Now desire, instinct, and betrayal are colliding.

On the day I get back together with Leo Laycond, he uploads a photo of us on his social media account. I stare at the post for three long minutes until I notice a silver lock icon on the bottom right corner. It turns out that Leo has blocked Lisa Laycand, his younger adopted sister. That sister of his is always the person he cares about the most. I tell Leo calmly, "If you yearn for Lisa even more, I can always cancel the mating ceremony." Leo panics immediately. He deletes the restriction in front of the entire pack so that they can witness our reunion. Half an hour later, Lisa rushes into the training grounds in nothing but a thin dress. Then, she "collapses" in front of Leo. I watch as Leo scoops Lisa into his arms. It's an action that's very familiar to him, as though he's done it hundreds of times. Suddenly, I realize that the engagement with Leo bores me to no end.

His Sister's Boyfriend Cole Ashford is rich, ruthless on the ice, and used to getting what he wants. The one thing he can't have? His sister's boyfriend. Jay Menisa works double shifts, designs logos for scraps, and doesn't owe anyone a smile. He's dating Maya sweet, trusting, wonderful Maya. But from the first dinner, Cole and Jay lock into something that isn't quite hate. It's stares that last too long. Sarcasm that masks hunger. Accidental touches that leave both of them breathless. Cole tries to bury it. He's a hockey captain with an NHL future. He can't want a man. He can't want her man. But every time Jay laughs, every time those calloused hands wrap around a coffee cup, Cole's resolve cracks a little more. Jay knows better. He's not rich. He doesn't

Bullied for her face. Rejected for her body. Chosen only for a bond sealed in blood. Ashley Harrison, the Alpha Healer’s daughter, spent her life mocked and unwanted—even by her own mate, the ruthless playboy Alpha Jake Lewis. Forced into a political union, she was treated like a servant, humiliated by his pack, and cast aside… until one fateful night left her carrying his child. Years later, Ashley is gone. In her place stands Alyanna Hendricks—beautiful, powerful, and untouchable. When she returns, she doesn’t expect to lock eyes with Jake… and their son meet him unexpectedly. Now, Jake wants the family he once threw away. But Alyanna has moved on—or has she? Because when secrets ignite and enemies strike from the shadows, one truth remains: A rejected mate never forgets… and the moon never forgives. Will Jake earn redemption—or lose her forever?

Just days after being discharged from the hospital, my husband’s adopted sister, Wendy Crowley, went live. Crying on a rooftop, she accused me of causing her miscarriage. "The ultrasound already showed it was a boy… and that woman took his life! "She can’t have children herself, so she couldn’t stand that I could. I want her to pay for my child’s death!" My husband, Tristan Crowley, believed every word. "Wendy, I failed to protect you. If I’d known she hated you this much, I would’ve locked her away long ago." The livestream sparked outrage. Everyone demanded justice. "This is murder. She’s rotten to the core!" "Where’s the law? Lock her up immediately!" However, when Tristan and Wendy tracked me down–still streaming live–everyone watching… broke down in tears.

Welcome to Wonderland dear readers! Allow me to introduce to you the wonderful, awe-inspiring, suspenseful, and even horrifying "otherworld" where the paranormal is normal and the supernatural is just natural. Feel free to spend time with me, The "Diwata", as I tell you tales that surprise, thrill or even scare you.You can choose whatever story you want to read. You don't need to do it one after the other. Here at the Spa, you're free to read whatever you want. However, not all of my stories are real.Hopefully, the ones that terrify you the most aren't true.Hopefully... ---------- Check out my interview with GoodNovel here: https://tinyurl.com/y23rvs6n

During the Thanksgiving holiday, my mother-in-law Mary came to visit us from Ohio. I took her to my husband Liam's new spa in Manhattan, Apropos. We enjoyed a basic facial treatment together, which I had purchased for $9.90 on an e-commerce platform. Right after the treatment, the beautician slapped a high-priced package down in front of us. She glanced at us contemptuously and said: "Do you really think you can enjoy our premium services with a $9.90 coupon?Stop kidding. You two look like you’re here to freeload. A single facial here costs thousands of dollars. This isn’t some free trial for cheapskates like you." I suppressed my anger and said coldly: “We have already paid for the basic treatment. How can you call this taking advantage for free?. Go get your manager.” A flashy woman walked over. Her arms were crossed. She looked down her nose at us. “I’m the Boss lady of this place.You and this old hag are just trying to get something for free, aren’t you? Let me be clear. You're buying this five-thousand-dollar hydration treatment today. Or you're not walking out that door.” A five-thousand-dollar hydration treatment? So this was it. This was why Liam suddenly got into the beauty industry. He didn't open a spa. He opened a scam shop to bankroll his mistress. I was about to call Liam, but she beat me to it, dialing a number. “Darling, you need to get down to the spa, right now. I've got a couple of hicks from the sticks making a scene, trying to get free services!”

"I can make you more flattered, I can also make you scream my name." He boasted as he went back to lock the door of my room. "Our parents are fast asleep, you shouldn't worry about them. I want to make you feel like a woman." He added. Joan had been a lonely bookworm girl who the opposite gender was never really interested in. Fortunately a boy at school picked up interest in her but Joan rejected him because he was rumoured to be a bully Playboy. Joan's mum suddenly got married to her boyfriend and they had to move into his house. What happens when Joan moved into her stepfather's house and discovered that he had a son and he was the bully at school who she had rejected? Her twist of fate started when her stepbrother proposed a secret sexual relationship between them. How would Joan react to his advances? FIND OUT!