Number Nine

Jessica Anastasya Moris fell in love with an enemy who pretended to be her bodyguard. The man who caused the scandal damaged the reputation of Jessica and the Beauty Corporation--her family business--in front of the public.   Leon, Jessica Anastasya Moris's bodyguard, hides his identity as businessman number 1, Jessica's company rival. He wanted to bring down the woman's company but fell in love with his rival instead.   How are their love stories and careers intertwined?   Keep following the story!

Savannah Klaire Ramirez's mom died. She was adopted by her mom's boss which was her real dad, however she just didn't know. She got enrolled to private school, had one friend and two man. Her step-sister and step-mother doesn't like her so she was treated bad. Bridget, her step-sister, got arranged to a man Ellison, but Ellison loved Savannah and so Savannah. Bridget was so jealous to the point she ruined Savannah's image to her dad by accusing her having scandal to a man but that is not true because it was just a set-up. Savannah got pregnant by Ellison, since she was set-up by a stranger, no one believes in her, especially Ellison. They were all disgusted by her to the point she was thrown out from the mansion. Someone adopted her and help her raised her child, and so she did everything so that both of them survive. After 6 years, she showed up stronger than before. She became the CEO of someone's adopted her, which was the enemy of Lincoln & Salvatore's company. They were all shocked when they found out that their company's rival was handled by Savannah. She was powerful to the point she spotted the number one in the market. They are so mad especially Bridget, what's more shocking when they found out that she was the real daughter of Monsieur, and so she was hailed as the heir of the company. Bridget and Gabriella were thrown away for their mistakes. Ellison apologized and told her he was still in love with her. She didn't accept him first but he proved himself so much, and also for the sake of her daughter-- she didn't want to experience her daughter not having a father like she had before, she accepted Ellison and they started all over again.

Legora, the largest capital city in the world. Once one of nine, now there are four. We had lost five cities in the great calamity. Creatures from god knows where poured in from a tear in the earth. A dimensional tear in space and time the scientists called it, but really who the fuck knows? All I know is they were bigger, stronger, looked nothing like us and they outnumbered us hundred to one. An overwhelming amount of refugees flooded the other cities, telling tall tales of heroes rising and taking on four to six creatures at a time. they fought them off while the rest escaped. Delusions, false hope, call it whatever you want we all knew nothing was coming to save us. We sharpened our swords and barricade our homes. The creatures would find us, just like they found all the other cities.

I've raised my son, Caleb Bennett, for nine years, but today I found out he was never mine. Claire Bennett, my wife, shamelessly tells me to leave with nothing. She says Caleb's real father is Lincoln Lancaster, heir to the most powerful family in Berglaton. The Lancaster family has few direct heirs left, so if Lincoln acknowledges Caleb as his son, Lincoln can easily surpass his frail uncle and become the rightful successor. Caleb says, "You think you deserve to be my dad? My real father could crush your whole family with a snap of his fingers!" Margaret Quigley, Claire's mother, adds, "If Claire hadn't gotten pregnant with Lincoln's child back then, do you really think we'd have let someone like you marry into our family?" I don't fight back. I just sign the divorce papers in silence. After that, I take out my phone and call my father, James Lancaster, who has been waiting for me in Berglaton all these years. "Come pick me up on Christmas Eve," I say. "I'm ready to go home and take over the family."

[Warning: Mature Content] The world is aware of creatures that lurk in the dark—at least quite a number of them are. Following the most devastating battle the planet experienced in its history decades ago, rules were set up to keep the supernatural and humanity as a whole at peace. It is one that compels all mythological beings to conceal their presence - an act designed to prevent the masses from being overwhelmed by knowledge of the magical world. But, as we all know, secrets do not remain hidden forever. What happens when a girl who has always been fascinated by the idea of paranormal entities learns they aren't legends? The unexpected happens right when she is digesting this surprising reality. Her life takes a sharp turn, and everything she previously knew is turned upside down.

The order of all the underground worlds on this earth is controlled by the Amber family, but the competition for the Amber family's heirs is very cruel, and only one of the nine qualified heirs can survive. Nathan's parents died in the internal struggle of the Amber family, while Nathan was secretly trained and reached the world's top level in business, medical skills, combat, firearms, martial arts and many other aspects. At the same time, Nathan learned special spells from the master of the hermitage, but in order to avoid being killed by other competitors, he faked his own death, married Karina Blackwood, and became a member of the Blackwood family. Became a humble husband. Just to command his subordinates where other heirs don't care, to reduce risks and protect himself, and to wait for opportunities to avenge his parents

Maynard Hansen planned a luxury birthday cruise for Darlene Thompson, but the cruise ship capsized when a violent storm swept in without warning. Without hesitation, Maynard gave the last seat on the lifeboat to Darlene. As I struggled in the water, my son, Waldo Hansen—whom I carried for nine months and gave birth to—cried out, "Don't let Mom up! She'll push Ms. Thompson off." Clutching nothing but a broken plank, I somehow made it to shore. By the time I collapsed on the sand, I was frozen, exhausted, and done. I had never felt so alone. Shortly after, I found myself clutching a diagnosis of severe depression in my hand. I was ready to bring this wretched life to a quiet end. But when my husband and son realized I truly didn't want to live anymore, they collapsed into tears. They wrapped their arms around me as they sobbed, "Please don't leave us. We really can't live without you."

Rosabella White has secretly had a one-sided relationship with Louis for more than nine years. It's just that today, the person in her heart is married to the girl he loves the most. Unfortunately, who is she? Rosabella is corroded by the intense emotion that flows through her body and the inability to resist the pain that breaks her heart. If God lets Rosabella return to the past and change her fate, will she seize this opportunity despite it? And is she willing to pay if she wants something that's not hers? Rosabella is held accountable for her unsuccessful love affair that blinds her eyes. Louis didn't understand her heart. Rosabella also doesn't know Jonathan's heart - who's always watching behind her. When did Rosabella look back, so she could see who was next to her? The Earth revolves around the sun. The moon revolves around the Earth. Who can reach whom?

Mikel Rysdale needed an escape after a devastating blow to her heart and lifestyle. The number of people she can trust can be counted on one hand. Escaping to the one place she was free, she finds the most unlikely person to lean on. In his eyes, he was a broken man incapable of rejoining society. Army Veteran Killian returns home to live on his family's land in peace. Happy to see his sister again, he wasn't prepared to welcome a guest. What started as a tolerable relationship, the two found the need to be there for each other. Old wounds are hard to heal especially the ones in your heart. “Who are you?” His question was meant to be gentle but they came out as an angry ogre. She laughed at his question. The first chord of that sweet laugh was now trapped in Killian's mind and heart. Slowly she stood up and walked towards him. She was within four steps of him and her scent was intoxicating. Vanilla and the scent of fruit he had to know of. Up close she was perfection in his eyes. Unconsciously he stepped forward wanting to be close to her for some reason. The pain, the memories none of it was on his mind. His sole focus was on her. “Name's Mikel Rysdale. You can call me Mik for short.”

It's time for the Mate Hunt. A tradition for packs to bring more females into the pack. With the number of children being born dwindling to dangerously low numbers we are desperate to find an Omega. There hasn't been one in a hundred years, but their ability to bring fertility to the pack everyone is desperate to find one. When we stumble into a twenty-four hour diner, we find a woman who is in desperate need to make a quick escape. Her abusive ex-boyfriend has been stalking her, and she needs protection. In return she agrees to be courted by us. Let's hope she is the mate we have been searching for and maybe the answer to saving our kind from extinction. *This is a why choose/reverse harem story, which means the female character will be involved with multiple partners.*