No More Cranes Seen In The Mountains And Rivers

Grace stepped back in fear when he stepped ahead. "Do it again and I will break your legs..." He warned. Her eyes filled with tears. "Chief, I am sorry... I didn't wanted to but it happened all of a sudden... I had no idea..." She sobbed. Dominick grabbed her chin harshly. "Open your mouth for only one thing in front of me..." He gritted and she whimpered and sobbed when he let it go with jerk. "Please Don't punish me... I am sorry" She pleaded but her words fell on deaf ears. "I don't want to do it, chief please... I am scared of this... Please, please..." She cried. "Strip..." He ordered while walking towards the wall. Her eyes widened when he did that. Grace couldn't think properly. Out of fear she ran towards the door but poor girl didn't know that she can't open it. ***** Grace is a nice and intelligent girl but her kindness is her enemy. she was living happy and peaceful life until Mob boss knocked on her door. Grace had to sacrifice herself to the devil for her father's mistakes. but does this devil have heart? how will Grace deal with this silent and cruel man who doesn't even talk to her? how long she can do it for her father? afterall it's not easy to have sex with mob boss.

He is supposed to be my best friend—at least I have been seeing him as one—doing a lot of things with him together. We go to school together, share the same hobbies, and love the same sports. He is my day one, my buddy. Up until after the summer vacation when we started a new life in the same college as freshmen. That is when I discover that I have developed a soft spot for him, which accounts for the way I missed him during the summer vacation. I have never missed Liam like that. I mean, I do miss him but not compared to last summer. I wanted him around me and his image occupied my mind's eye. Starting college with a crush on my best friend is not an ideal way to begin the academic year. No matter how I try to suppress it by going on dates and accepting relationship proposals from guys, instead of it going away, it doubles. Worse still, he sees me as his buddy. He has never looked at me the way he looks at other girls. I know I am a bit of a tomboy. My other friends tell me that my dress sense is a bit masculine. I try changing my fashion sense but to no avail. Sadly, all I am to Liam is his day one bestie and buddy. I do not want to tell him about the feelings I have because I do not want to put our friendship in jeopardy. I had already given up hope Until the dare at one of my other friend's parties _ Evie. The dare for Liam to kiss me. The kiss opens another chapter; I would never have believed in my entire life to be possible—Liam actually likes me!

Marcel was born a Vampyre but never felt at home in Blackledge Castle or his own body. His father Halen has created an army of feral vampires, the means by which he will gain power and deliver justice to the descendents of the High Priestess who made him the monster he is. The curse his father's barbaric past has brought down upon Marcel is one he sets out to rid himself of. The cullings and rampant bloodshed Halen thrives on are atrocities in Marcel’s eyes, and he knows if he does not leave, he will be dragged down with the clan when the Blackledge empire inevitably falls. This story follows Marcel as he learns to accept who and what he is through encounters with undying witches, dragons as old as the mountains in which they live and packs of warrior werewolves. Marcels eyes are opened to a world he never could have dreamed of from inside the tall walls of his former home. Marcel's journey is one of hardship, heartache, self discovery and wonder but it is not without its obstacles and hardships. When he finally finds a place he could call home he needs to make a choice, love or belonging. Can a Vampyre have it all? ***This book is part of my 'Twin Alphas' series. You do not need to have read the other stories as Marcel’s story is his own.

“Don’t you dare touch me!” “Not after your betrayal Damon,” She sniffled in the tears that were about to fall. Coming back to her arms with a pregnant woman was not enough, and now he wants to take her in as a second wife. What else did fate have in store for Hayley as she goes through a series of hurt from her relationship with Damon Ancelotti? And now, Candice, the one person who gave her the courage to keep her shit together had suddenly turned against her? Where did everything go wrong? Has she just been the pun in the game of a union all along? Find out in this captivating read!

Eriska Putri sudah mengenal Arziko Pratama sejak masih duduk di bangku sekolah dasar. Sejak kecil, Eriska selalu menjadi korban kenakalan Arziko. Cowok itu selalu saja membuat Eriska sedih dan menangis. Padahal, Eriska tidak memiliki salah apa pun kepada Arziko dan tidak pernah melakukan hal-hal tidak baik kepada Arziko. Tapi, setiap hari Arziko selalu saja melakukan sesuatu untuk membuat Eriska menangis. Hingga akhirnya, Eriska tidak tahan lagi dengan kelakuan nakal Arziko dan memutuskan untuk pindah sekolah. Kemudian, tiba-tiba saja Arziko muncul di hadapan Eriska. Dia sudah menjadi aktor terkenal. Arziko meminta Eriska untuk datang ke rumahnya dan bertemu dengan adiknya yang sedang sakit karena adik perempuannya itu mengidolakan Eriska. Demi adik perempuannya, Arziko akan membujuk dan memohon kepada Eriska untuk datang menemui adik perempuannya walau harus berlutut. Awalnya Eriska menolak, tapi dia akhirnya menerima permintaan Arziko dengan niat untuk membalaskan rasa sakit hatinya selama ini. Dia akan membuat Arziko jatuh cinta padanya dan meninggalkannya. Tentu saja rencananya tidak berjalan mudah, karena ternyata, Eriska sendiri pun mulai terjebak dengan rencananya sendiri. Eriska pun mulai jatuh cinta pada Arziko. Masalah tidak berhenti sampai di situ. Fian, aktor terkenal lainnya yang juga merupakan sahabat Arziko, ternyata jatuh cinta juga kepada Eriska. Dia tidak ingin Eriska menjadi milik Arziko, begitu juga Arziko yang tidak akan menyerah untuk mendapatkan cinta Eriska. Berkat bantuan Gina, Eriska akhirnya mengakui bahwa dia sudah benar-benar jatuh cinta pada Arziko. Eriska menyerah pada perasaannya sendiri dan melupakan semua rasa sakit hati dan kebenciannya untuk Arziko. Saat Fian menyatakan perasaannya kepada Eriska, Eriska menolaknya dengan tegas dan menerima Arziko sebagai kekasihnya.

Life, they say, is not a storybook but life unfolds in chapters; good chapters, bad chapters. What happens when the chapters of Jasmine’s life were not only bad but terrible? *** In a world where only the strong gets what they want, and where women are only considered toys, Jasmine, an omega wolf, is thrown into the furnace of life to burn by her mate whom she loved but now loathed. She was abused day and night, lost countless pregnancies in the hands of her toxic mate, and was used as a mere pleasure toy. Life seemed hopeless, and fate played a quick one when she discovered she was pregnant again. To protect herself and her baby, she ran away from the pack and ended up in the arms of another Alpha. What happens when she discovers this Alpha was her second chance mate? Is she finally going to be happy or has fate tricked her yet again?

This is the sequel of the story, "Slave of a Billionaire" This story is about the life of Ronnie's and Caitlin's daughter Susan Susan is in college now. She lives with her possessive and caring elder brother, Travis. Travis doesn't want her little sister to date, anyone, being afraid that her heart might break if she chooses the wrong guy Susan loves her brother a lot and so she didn't date anyone till now. But one day the most popular guy in her college confessed to her. She likes him and wanna date him but she knows that her brother won't allow it. What will she do? Bella's and Andrew's twins, daughter, Grace, and son Michael is also all grown up too. Grace and Travis are together. As for Michael, he is in love with Susan but couldn't confess to her, afraid that she won't share the same feelings and their friendship will get affected. What will happen? Will Susan find her true love? Will she be happy forever? Will Michael get his love? Will Travis allow Michael's love for Susan?

Autumn Rain has lived her whole life isolated from the rest of the world. Born into vampire slavery, Autumn has never known a life outside of it. So, when her 18th birthday comes along and her vampire caregiver/ owner tells her she has to leave, Autumn has no idea what to do or where to go. As her new journey begins, it quickly goes downhill but thankfully two handsome men won't be too far along to help her through the rest. Secrets will be revealed and she will quickly discover she is far more different than she ever could have imagined and little does she know the impact her life will have on the future.

“Tell me what you want from me.” * * * | Athena Hendrix | The Spades are the second highest ranking mafia. As daughter of the mafia's leader, Athena Hendrix is nothing less than the most skilled in the mafia. She is usually sent on solo or duo missions, her father knowing she doesn't need anyone else. | Callum H. Rivers | The youngest man to ever take over a mafia, let alone the highest ranking mafia. As leader of The Skulls, Callum H. Rivers is brutal and ruthless. With his nickname "Hades," this man kills anyone who gets in his way. | The Spades Vs. The Skulls | As two of the highest ranking mafias, these rivals reek of nothing but hatred for each other. They are enemies; nothing more, nothing less. What happens when these two meet? * * * TW: mentions of violence, self-harm, etc.

Sudah jatuh tertimpa tangga. Sepertinya kalimat itu cukup untuk menggambarkan derita hidup seorang Allen Caitlin. Dalam semalam hidup Allen berubah total. Batal bertunangan dengan laki-laki yang dicintainya. Fakta bahwa dirinya hanya anak tiri, diusir dari rumah, dan dikeluarkan dari kampus hanyalah awal penderitaannya. Tahu kenapa? Karena setelah lima tahun berjuang melupakan malam sialan itu. Agra, laki-laki yang menjadi sebab kesialannya justru duduk di depannya sembari menyodorkan kontrak pernikahan. "Menikahlah denganku, maka semua utangmu di masa lalu kuanggap lunas." (Agra) Keduanya harus terikat dalam hubungan yang rumit. Sebuah pernikahan tanpa ada cinta di dalamnya. Selucu itukah takdir mengikat Allen dengan Agra? Laki-laki yang memiliki sifat lebih dingin dari es. Found me on IG @roseelily16