Maya Angelou Poems Caged Bird

He moved too fast—Maya could barely keep up. She thought he’d be rough, especially after all her teasing, but the bed beneath her was soft. “You…” One second Dae was above her, the next he was between her legs. Fabric tore. Cold air kissed her exposed skin. She gasped. “I’m going to eat you,” he said, dead serious. His once-dark eyes now glowed scarlet, his teeth sharp, inhuman. If he were anyone else, she’d be screaming. “You can scream.” He remind her. With one flick of his tongue, he was tasting her. “I’m going to eat you,” he warned again. “Please…” she gasped. “I want it.” ⸻ After witnessing a ghoul brutally devour a man, Maya West knows one thing: ghouls are monsters. Flesh-eating, merciless zombies. Dae-Soon is a ghoul—and he’s unapologetic about it. Rich, famous, and irresistible, he could have anyone. But when Maya storms out of his concert in disgust, he’s hooked. She hates his kind. He doesn’t care. He wants her—and he’s going to have her.

Ivy never planned to fall, literally, into Liam’s arms. But the day she bumped into him in the hallway, everything changed. His girlfriend noticed. The school noticed. At first, it was side eyes and some attitude. Then came the rumors. Just as the drama became unbearable, her world crashed, her parents died on the same day.  She had to move in with an aunt who she barely knew.  She stopped going to school, because the pain became unbearable. When she finally returned to school, the tone changed. There were new whispers, but only about her. To the girls like Claire and her group, Ivy was a pity seeker. She was beautiful, quiet, soft, so obviously, they thought she was faking it. Especially when the boys, including Liam, started being nice to her. Even her best friend, Sophia, changed after a new girl, Maya, showed up. Soon, Sophia turned against her, started acting mean. Another betrayal. Ivy was losing people faster than she could have ever imagined. And when her aunt suggested going to therapy, Ivy finally cracked. Ivy didn’t ask to be strong, she was shoved into it. She wasn’t eased into being strong, wasn’t given the time to learn, or grow into it. She learned to talk back. She learned to slap back, literally. When Sophia humiliated her in public, Ivy hit back without apology. But that didn’t mean Ivy was suddenly strong on the inside. She still cried when she was alone. Still felt broken. This isn’t some perfect girl story. Ivy’s not a superhero. She’s just trying to make it through each day without falling apart. She’s just trying to breathe without breaking. And maybe, somewhere in all that mess, she’ll find her own kind of peace.

Maya Davies is the midfield maestro of Manchester United City's women's team, a rising national star obsessed with proving her team's worth in a world dominated by men's football. Leo Sterling, the dazzling captain of the men's squad, is the club's golden boy, charismatic and undeniably talented, living under the intense spotlight. Their first encounter is a clash of competitive spirits and fierce personalities, fueling a rivalry both on and off the pitch. As training sessions, club events, and a shared passion for the beautiful game force them into constant proximity, the initial sparks of antagonism begin to morph into something undeniably alluring. But in the high-stakes world of professional football, where every move is scrutinized, can two fiercely independent leaders find common ground and a love that defies public expectation, club politics, and their own competitive hearts? Their greatest game might just be the one they play for each other.

In the secluded mountain town of Silver Creek, where ancient legends whisper of a primal curse, young artist Maya discovers her own hidden werewolf nature after a mysterious bite from a stray dog. As the full moon rises, she is torn between her human life and the untamed wolf within, struggling to control her burgeoning powers while navigating a complex web of secrets within the town, including a secretive pack of werewolves who may not be as benevolent as they seem.

Celine — I was never meant to be a breeder. Not for him. Not for anyone. But when the Nightshade Alpha’s guards dragged me from my home, I learned that want didn’t matter, only blood did. They say I was chosen by prophecy. A rare-blooded Omega with power in her veins and a womb worth more than gold. Alaric Varkas didn’t ask. He marked me—claimed me—without remorse. But I’m not the girl he thinks I am. And I definitely won’t be the breeder he expects. He may have caged me, but it's only a matter of time until he finds out... I’m the storm he never saw coming. Alaric — One bite, and I sealed a bond I can’t undo. Celine was never supposed to be more than a means to an end; a vessel for power, a fulfillment of fate. But she defies me at every turn. Sharp-tongued. Reckless. Dangerous. She tests the edge of my restraint... and I keep letting her. Because she’s more than just rare. She’s mine. And when she vanishes—pregnant with my heir and carrying a hurt so deep I doubted she would ever move on from it—I realized I didn’t just claim her. I ruined her. Now I’ll burn every throne, tear down every pack, follow her to war. Because this time, I don’t want her as my breeder. I want her as my mate.

Alexandra "Lexi" Thompson is a twenty-eight-year-old woman who has been struggling to cope with life's challenges. Alexandra needs to work night shifts to support herself and her mother. Her mother received a loan from a loan shark and was unable to repay it. She was seized, and Alexandra must appear. So they would release her mother and hold her captive until she paid up. There, she meets Julian St. Clair, a well-known millionaire whose daughter fled due to a marriage arrangement between her and the son of billionaire Harrison Green. Alexandra, who resembles Julian's daughter, agreed to be a stand-in for Maya St. Clair in exchange for a million naira and the release of her mother. Alexandra agreed to save her mother. She attempts to keep her distance from Ethan, only seeing him when absolutely necessary. Throughout the process, Alexandra falls deeply in love with Ethan. She didn't know what to do with the man who wasn't and never would be hers. Ethan has also begun to return her love, which appears to be confusing for her. Ethan believes she is supposed to be Maya St. Clair. What will Alexandra decide to do? What will happen, especially when Maya returns to join Henry.

Sophie Bennett, a passionate and ambitious actress, finds her carefully planned life turned upside down after a spontaneous encounter with Jake Thompson, a laid-back barista and aspiring screenwriter. When Sophie discovers she's unexpectedly pregnant, she faces the challenge of balancing her burgeoning career in Hollywood with her new reality of impending motherhood. With the support of Jake and her best friend Maya, Sophie embarks on a journey of self-discovery, navigating the pressures of the entertainment industry while redefining her dreams. Together, they learn that love often comes in the most unexpected forms, and that the most beautiful moments in life are the ones unplanned.

Satu pertanyaan iseng di fanmeeting, membuat hidup Laura berbalik 180 derajat. Candaan "Maukah kau menikah denganku?" harusnya berakhir dengan tawa saja, tetapi superstar introvert Rink malah menanggapinya secara serius. Kini, Laura bukan hanya jadi viral di jagat maya, melainkan juga ditekan oleh pihak agensi untuk menikah diam-diam dengan Rink, demi menyelamatkan karier sang Bintang tersebut. Imbalannya besar: uang, pekerjaan yang dicita-citakan, dan hidup mewah. Akan tetapi, bagaimana jika kebohongan itu mengaburkan batas antara sandiwara dan perasaan yang nyata? Bagaimana jika fans dan idolanya terjebak dalam pernikahan yang tak direncanakan, dan salah satunya mulai jatuh cinta sungguhan?

Maya life is turned upside down when she suddenly has to leave her pack and move in with her mother and her new husband. Life is hell, but it' worst because of her new stepbrother that is everything she thinks is wrong with a hot boy that drives all the girls crazy. As her sixteenth birthday reaches, she starts to have strange feelings for her hot stepbrother, and he also start becoming very protective of her. They want to deny it, but they have become attracted to each other, even though their relationship will get them in trouble in the pack. How long will they be able to keep their attraction a secret? what happens when her father comes back to cause trouble for her mother and the new pack?

One night. One mistake. One life-changing secret. Maya Thompson never planned for this. One reckless night with a stranger, and she thought she’d never see him again. Until she walks into work… and finds out he’s her new boss. Xander Blackwood is powerful, intimidating, and completely off-limits. Avoiding him should be easy. Except she’s pregnant. With his baby. Now, Xander is offering a deal—a marriage of convenience, security for their child, and a life Maya never imagined. She knows she should say no. But when he looks at her like that… saying no isn’t so simple. But just when she starts to believe they could make this work, Katrine Blackwood. Cold and calculating is dead set on keeping Maya out of her son’s life. With a powerful family against her, a baby on the way, and a man she can’t quite figure out, Maya is caught in a world she never asked to be part of. How far will she go to protect her baby—and her heart?