Meaning Of Setting In A Story

Layla Monroe has always been the overlooked daughter in a family that treasures beauty over loyalty. Betrayed by her boyfriend and overshadowed by her stepsister, Celeste, Layla has learned to survive without the support of those who should love her most. But when her family’s business teeters on the brink of ruin, they demand a sacrifice: a loveless marriage to Damian Blackwood, a man with secrets as deep as his grudges. Reluctantly, Layla agrees, believing Damian to be a penniless partner in her family’s plot. But her husband is hiding an empire—and a vendetta. What begins as a calculated alliance shift into something more as Layla uncovers Damian’s plans for revenge against her family and his unexpected role in her future. When old enemies and past lovers return, threatening to destroy everything she’s fought for, Layla must choose: protect the family that betrayed her or forge her path with the man who could be her undoing—or her redemption. In a world of lies and betrayal, can Layla find the strength to reclaim her worth and take control of her destiny?

"Didn't he tell you anything about me," She asked. She looked quite ethereal and unreal from where she stood, her baby bump showing so clearly that no one would believe she wasn't pregnant. "I'm pregnant honey and Anthony is responsible," She said again, this time her voice was firm and she looked me in the eyes. How could she be pregnant though? I was also pregnant. ** Vanessa Ives, daughter of a runaway mother and an artist that turned to a life of drugs would do anything she can to get her brother back and help her family. She would even get married to her ex boyfriend just because of his mother. Anthony Thorns, doesn't want a child, doesn't want to get married and wants to stay the heck away from his family and their trouble. But when Vanessa appears in his life again after six years, he has to do what she wants just so she could get what she needed. He just didn't know that it would cost him his sanity.

Angel married the heartles billionaire para tulungan ito na makuha ang mana niya , ngunit hindi niya inaasahan na mahuhulog pala siya dito dahil sa paraan ng pakikitungo nito sa kaniya.Pero ng araw na iyon ay hindi niya nasabi Kay Lance ang totoo niyang nararamdaman dahil sa sulat na nakalagay sa kama nila "My job to you is done nakuha ko na ang mana ko at Wala na akong ibang kailangan pa makakabalik ka na sa dati mong buhay at kung inaakala mong mamahalin kita nagkakamali hinding hindi Kita minahal at kailanman,kapag Nakita pa Kita dyaan sa loob ng pamamahay ko mamayang gabi ako mismo ang kakaladkad sayo palabas" ang mga salitang iyon ang dumurog sa puso niya at ang dahilan ng pagkasira ng relasyon nilang dalawa

Forced by life's tragedy to be a stripper Samantha embraced her new life as a club dancer. Until one day while she was performing her beauty caught the attention of a ruthless billionaire who was popular amongst the ladies. He wanted Samantha but she embarrassed him even going as far as slapping him. Alexander swore to her that she would regret her actions and come begging him. But Samantha didn't feel threatened by his words until she lost her job, and even her house. Worse her sister got sick and really needed surgery. What would she do when confronted with things that made her anxious?

Natuklasan ni Jenna na ang BF niya ay isang gold digging fake. Naglasing siya and she passed out. Topher, another artist from work and a pretty handsome hunk, came to the rescue. Nang magising siya ay nasa bahay na siya nito, and he took care of her because he didn't know where else to bring her. Invited na makasama ito sa lonesome nitong Christmas Eve, she stayed. Nalaman niyang pareho silang broken-hearted, and one thing led to another… by morning they are lovers. Gumanti si Jenna sa kanyang manlolokong ex saka umalis para magbakasyon sa Bali. When she came back, she realized she couldn't forget Topher and their time together. Pero ang kaba niya na baka hindi sila pareho ng nararamdaman ay nawala sa unang sandali pa lang na nagkita silang muli, when he welcomed her with his hot, delicious brand of kiss. They couldn't get back to bed fast enough. Situations seem to help them to continue their fling secretly… and she told herself it was just rebound… nag-e-enjoy lang sila. They both deserve it. And yet, she is starting to feel like she couldn’t let him go anymore. And the problem with rebounds is they have an ex they couldn't move on from… you know. And Topher's ex wanted him back…

“Why did you take me?” “Because you’re valuable to me,” he replied, his dark and dangerous voice brushing against my skin in ways that made my heart race and my core ache.“I don’t belong to you or any man,” I replied, trembling as I held my ground.“Who said I was a man?”*****Princess Evie Stanton lived a life of luxury she detested with a passion. Nothing was ever pretty when it came to high society and when her father tried to force her to marry a man twice her age, she knew she had to get out. Little did she know Captain Thane, a dragon prince seeking revenge, had his eye on her. Love often finds us in the most mysterious of ways, and these two enemies are brought together to navigate a way to earn their freedom. Will they be able to put aside their differences for love?Or is the tragedy of Thane’s past too much to forget?Lust of a Dragon is created by Claire Wilkins, an eGlobal Creative Publishing signed author.

“ฉันจ่ายนายสองแสน!” เมื่อเสียงหวานของหญิงสาวเอ่ยขึ้นทำเอาชายหนุ่มกรอกตาและชะงักฝีเท้าที่กำลังเดิน แต่สุดท้ายเขาก็ไม่ได้หันกลับ แต่ยังคงก้าวต่อไป “สี่แสน! ฉันจ่ายนายสี่แสน!” “เก็บเงินของเธอไว้ เพราะยังไงฉันก็ต้องไป” “ผู้หญิงคนนั้นจ่ายให้นายเท่าไหร่กัน! ฉันจะจ่ายให้มากกว่า!” “เขาไม่ได้จ่ายฉันสักบาท พอใจหรือยัง!” “นายไม่ได้เห็นแก่เงินอย่างที่คนอื่นบอก แต่นายรังเกียจฉัน….” โฮลี่เอ่ยด้วยน้ำเสียงสั่นเครือก่อนน้ำตาหยดเล็กๆเริ่มไหล เธอหมุนตัววิ่งออกไปโดยที่ธันวาได้แต่ยืนนิ่ง “โถเว้ย!”

Cara found out she's pregnant after her fate mate proposed to someone else, and today is the day her alpha king ex-mate's wedding... Everyone is waiting for his wedding vows. But he annouces the wedding is cancelled... Bc his man says:"Sir, your ex-mate had a car accident here... she's pregnant with twins……"

This story will have dark elements(Trigger warnings posted on the chapters.) There are multiple lovers(who wants to choose?) As the reader, you will know everything before the FL. From the outside, Lilliana was a perfect replica of her mother. She wore her fake smile like armor and hid behind the woman her mother created in hopes that one day, she would find a mate who would love and accept her for who she really is. At twenty years old, Lilliana is only months away from getting her Lycan and finding her Goddess given mate, but her mother has other plans, forcing Lilliana into taking a contracted mate in order to take the crown after her father's untimely death. But the man her mother is dead set on forcing her to take the crown with is the son of her father's rival. With nothing as it seems, can Lilliana find a way to unravel the web of lies that she's been fed her entire life before it's too late?

Hana was just a normal girl living in a peaceful village near at the seashore. Her life was fine, not until a tragic bloody night happened. her village was burned down by fire and most of the villagers are perished by unmerciful pirates. She abled to escape with the hand of a handsome hypocritical man. She wants revenge for her family and for the village. Along the way of finding vengeance, she met friends and she didn't expect to unravel her true identity. She discovers her ability, her power, but she can't control it. So, by finding vengeance to whomever she expects to help her, she found answers from her own hands. But could she be able to withstand every trial she faces, only to get the revenge she hoped for or die.