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What happens when your life is just a lie? What happens when you finally find out that none of what you believe to be real is real? What if you met someone who made you question everything? And what happens when your life is nothing but a fiction carved by Mr. Fiction himself? "The truth is rarely pure and never simple." — Oscar Wilde. Disclaimer: this story touches on depression, losing someone, and facing reality instead of taking the easy way out. ( ( ( part of TBNB Series, this is the story of Clarabelle Summers's writers ))

The reality was cruel for him while her fantasies of him were awakening. The difference between the bitterness of his life never matched the lightness of weight she had. Adeline Celestine Gray, the bratty daughter of the most known hotelier in all of Asia never realized that one day will come for her to meet Kaius Nathaniel Ramirez, one of the youngest billionaires ever known. As their secrets slowly unveiled, their sincereness in life slowly drifted away. Now, as the moments pass and the challenges are built, will he still run to Mr. Billionaire's arms?

After five years of separation, Lucas only learned that his ex-wife took away one of his twin babies. He thought the baby had died, so he no longer needed the woman, but in reality he had been deceived. His twin babies are still alive. This man tried to take his son, but Virginia's ex-wife refused to give it away. He must do everything possible to get his wish, including pretending to fall in love again to his ex-wife.

“Those are divorce papers. Sign it,” He instructed, his voice cold as usual. I stared at the papers in shock and despite knowing the answer, I still asked. “Why?” “Because you aren't needed. I married you only because my father made it the only way to inherit his properties. I wasn't going to allow my hard work to go to the snake that is my younger brother and now that I've inherited almost everything, you're not needed.” “That is all I was?” I inquired knowing fully well his answer would hurt me but he didn't bother giving me an answer. “You'll be paid for your years as my bed warmer—” Bed warmer? “—and the moment my lawyer receives the signed document, you'll have the money sent to your card. In addition, you can stay here for an extra month.” I smiled through gritted teeth. “Fine. A hundred and thirty thousand grand is all I need.” “You can get more.” “I need just the amount I specified and don't worry, I'll sign right now. Just send the money now,” I told him before signing the document and handing it to him. *** After Shawna ends her loveless marriage she finds out that she's pregnant for her ex-husband. Now she has to figure out how to take care of herself, her kids, and her sick mother. When Damien comes back into her life and is willing to share her burden and take care of her. Will she forgive him and come back to him after everything he has put her through?

Ashley Connor died with regrets. She regrets loving a cruel man her entire life at the expense of her child and her dream job. If she could only turn back the time, she swears never to be the ‘trophy’ wife that she is. If she could, she would never beg to be loved by him ever again. When she wakes up, she returns to the most crucial time of her life and her child is still alive! Ashley decides to change the future and save her child. She will divorce her cruel husband and pursue her dreams while being the best Mom ever! But why is the renowned King of Hell in the business world knocking on her doorstep again? Why is he bribing her son for a date with her?

Mr King Keisha Martins is what you would call a thief. A good thief; at least that's what she says. She practically steals from the bad people and delivers to the good people; at a hefty price, of course. And she reckons it's a win-win situation. Bad guys lose, the good guys win and she gets some hard-earned money in the process. She is quite content with her perfect little existence and risky way of living because hello, adrenaline? Yes, she absolutely loves the adrenaline that comes with the danger. However, things go wrong on a mission and she ends up encountering Kane King; a tall, brooding and handsome man with a killer smile who keeps making her break her own rules. Ironic, considering the first rule is to uphold those rules no matter what.

They say that Love and Lust shouldn't clash, that a teacher should never get involved with his student but when it comes to Chloe, Damien couldn't resist his student who was seven years younger than him. When Damien was forced into a marriage by his family,They knew that their love wouldn't end up with a happy ending.

Sylvester Norman, the cold unfeeling heir of Norman Holdings proposes a contract marriage to save a business partner, due to family pressures for him to get married before receiving his inheritance. Monica falls prey in the bid to save her brother's business.However, when Monica returns after separating from Sylvester for five years, she meets a totally different person. Sneak peak: Sylvester ambled close to her. His face was a few inches from hers. Monica's heart panged in her chest. His lips were close to hers, she felt she was finally going to have the kiss she craved. She closed her eyes at the feel of his hot breath on her neck. Whichever way, when Sly spoke, she felt her breath cease. "Then sign the divorce papers."

“Kendrick, I want a divorce!!,” she shouted at the top of her voice, attracting the servants around. " Never!!" He yelled, as he stared at her coldly before heading to the living room. Kendrick Madavaski, having impregnated his mistress and ex-girlfriend, Cassandra, adamantly refused to end his marriage with Rosy Brown. However, Rosy's world shattered when she caught Kendrick in an intimate moment with Cassandra, just after he had been intimate with her. She lost the love and trust she had for him and now she is on a journey to make him feel the exact pain she felt. Who truly is Rosy Brown? Why has Kendrick refused to divorce her? How will she make him feel the same pain? Will Kendrick be able to bear the shock when he finds out the true identity of his wife? Will Rosy ever forgive him? Watch out how the dominant CEO and husband became a submissive husband overnight.

Amelia, a college student(25) who has everything she ever wanted in life. but the one thing she doesn't have is TRUE LOVE. Amelia broke up with her boyfriend on her birthday and ended up drunk and having a one night-stand with a man who took her virginity. unknowingly to her, that man was her father's boss who is 12 yrs older than her. PLEASE READ IF YOU'RE INTERESTED IN THIS NOVEL WARNING* THIS NOVEL IS R-18 AND HAS SOME VULGAR SCENES