Sherlock Gnomes: Irene

"So, do you believe in ghosts now?" Irene Blanchard has never believed in things related to the paranormal. You saw a ghost? She'll rationalise it as a trick of the light. But what happens if she actually did see a ghost? A powerful one that's able to end a life at that. Together with the school's resident heartthrob, Kai Putra Irawan, she's now dragged into the dangerous world of paranormal hunting. Will she be able to survive all of the foreign ghosts she never thought could take a life? (This is probably basically BuzzFeed Unsolved but with death, smut, and overly dramatic descriptions. Every character is completely fictional and the ghosts, while they do exist in name, some of the rules and whatnot of the ghosts are dramatised and made up.)

The cataclysm was upon us. The world was besieged by a wave of deadly frost, covering everything it touched in an icy coffin. We were trapped in a cave of ice, but fortunately, Joshua Frost came to our rescue just in time. I thought I was saved, but I thought wrong. Joshua didn't even give me a moment of his time. Instead, he went to my best friend's side. "Irene isn't good with the cold, and she's not in the best of health. Just hang on for a bit, Sera. The rescue squad's coming soon." When the rescue squad did come, I had passed out from the extreme cold, my body numb. While I was weakened, Joshua stripped me of my Ability and gave it to my best friend.

Winner of The People Choice Awards (Fiction) 2019 for Best Diverse Books When "Gossip " meets "Pretty Little Liars" and had a kid with "Sherlock Holmes". That kid is "The Bad Nerd Boy". "You know my secret now. That's really bad, Summers." He smirked. That nerd smirked! And call me crazy but at this moment, he looked goddamn hot.      "I won't tell others." I blurted the words out, hoping it gave the assurance he needed so he would let me go because even though he looked damn hot, he also looked dangerous. Trying to stop myself from trembling, I bit my lips.  His eyes caught the movement and he bent forward, filling my nostrils with the smell of dope he smoked earlier. Tilting his head, he clicked his tongue and smiled. "Wrong move." With that, he slammed his lips against mine, knocking all the air from my lungs. He kissed me with no mercy. His tongue slipped at the seam of my mouth, and my mind went blank when I felt the tip of his tongue caressing mine. Pulling away he watched me with a mischievous look on his face as he said, "now I'm going to be yours." * * * Professionally edited by Fernanda Lemos. All Rights Reserved 2018 © agatharoza

“Will you give me your life in exchange for your father's?” He whispered in my ears, as he traced down my face, to the skin on my neck, with the cold edge of his gun. “No… Irene, don't…,” my father begged faintly from where he lay, straining against the grip of Diego’s men. "Yes,” I blurted out, a tremor in my voice. “If that's what it takes, then… Take me!” I surrendered, closing my eyes. *** How far would you go to protect the ones you love? Would you trade your soul to the devil to save theirs? Well, I did. I, Irene Herrera, offered myself to the Mafia Devil, Diego Vargas, in exchange for my father's life. I became his captive bride. He put me through hell, yet… I refused to break. I played his game, but I made my own rules, breaking his. I challenged him at every chance, defying the Almighty Diego. He was captivated by my rebellious spirit. As we drew closer, I started to see the man behind the mask, he was hurt, lonely, and haunted by the ghost of his lost love. I was drawn to his broken heart. Soon, the lines between captor and captive blurred for us, as we lost ourselves in a flaming love affair. But what happens when I learn that my long lost sister was Diego’s ex-lover, involved in a plot to destroy him? This conspiracy arises again and Diego’s life is threatened. I face a choice to either seize this chance to escape, and leave him to die, or stay and protect the man I now love, even if it could cost me my life. Whatever choice I make, Love or survival, am I justified? What would you do if you were in my shoes?

When Irene accepted to become the bride of someone she had never met before just to fulfill her father's selfish desires for power, she never imagined that it would result in such chaos.  She was tossed into a pool of confusion when she found out that she was mated to not just her proposed groom but his two brothers as well.  Caught in this same web of pain and confusion, the royal triplets struggle to untangle themselves but rather get woven into an even bigger mess; a threat against their kingdom by some deranged woman was the last thing they expected, but they had to deal with it anyway.  However, will this unlikely group resolve their mountain of problems? Will these brothers ever find peace with each other? Who will find love in the end?  Read this thrilling tale of suspense, vengeance, love, and undiluted passion to find out.

"Laurette, you are not qualified to have a child." Hearing these words from her husband, Laurette felt her heart shatter into a million pieces, leaving her wondering if she'd be enough. Every time they had sex, he'd remind her to take her contraceptive pill, making sure she never got pregnant. For five years, Laurette found herself trapped in a loveless, secret marriage with Bryce – one that forbids pregnancy. No one knew about it – not even her family. It's been five years already; everyone expected children, especially her mother-in-law, who couldn't wait to cradle her grandchild. But the truth was, she'd had a miscarriage years ago, and the doctor said she couldn't get pregnant again. The memory still lingered, a painful echo of what could've been. She kept it a secret, hiding behind a mask of compliance, letting her mother-in-law cling to hope of carrying her grandchild one day. But today was different. Her mother-in-law, Mrs. Ava, fueled by years of frustration, called Laurette "infertile." Bryce stood there, silent. He knew the truth. He knew about the contract, and he didn't defend her. Instead, he handed her divorce papers and said coldly, "Let's get divorced. My first love is back." Bryce Rodriguez chose Irene – his childhood sweetheart – over the woman who'd stood by him for five years. Laurette couldn't compete when her husband's first love returned. Heartbroken but dignified, she walked away without looking back. But fate had other plans. Months later, Bryce accompanied Irene to a prenatal checkup... only to run into his ex-wife, holding triplets! He went crazy and shouted, "Whose children are they?" he demanded, his voice shaking. "I thought you're infertile?" Laurette only smiled. Too late, Bryce realized the truth. He didn't just lose his wife... He lost his entire family.

Kiara Parvati tidak punya pilihan lagi. Ia dipecat dari pekerjaan, dan kondisi ayahnya yang sedang sakit ginjal. Karena itu, ia terpaksa menerima tawaran sebagai istri kedua dari seorang penguasa yaitu Dalvin Pramoedya. Dalvin memutuskan menikah kembali karena sang istri menderita sakit kanker dan tidak bisa memiliki keturunan. Kondisi perusahaan yang genting mengharuskan Dalvin segera memiliki pewaris. Kiara akhirnya menerima pinangan itu dengan terpaksa demi memperbaiki ekonomi keluarganya. Bagaimana Kiara menghadapi kemelut rumah tangga yang tidak diinginkannya itu? Sanggupkah ia menjalani sisa hidup bersama Dalvin? Bagaimana Kiara menghadapi Irene, istri pertama Dalvin yang sebenarnya tidak rela dimadu dan juga Dimas, sekretaris suaminya yang diam-diam jatuh cinta?

Hot Steamy Stories: Forbidden Short Erotica Collections This collection explores forbidden attraction, dangerous temptation, and the consequences of crossing emotional boundaries. Zarah Rodriguez unexpectedly falls into a secret relationship with Ethan, her brother’s best friend, risking family conflict when their feelings grow stronger. Lila begins a dangerous affair with her sister’s fiancé, a betrayal that ultimately shatters trust and leaves her facing painful regret. Lost during a hike, Irene encounters Alexandra, the alpha of a hidden werewolf pack, and must decide whether to leave her old life behind for a supernatural bond. Luca accidentally summons Zyraeth, a succubus queen who must choose between her power and a new life with him. Meanwhile, Elara’s secret relationship with billionaire Lucas Gray changes both their futures when their hidden romance can no longer stay secret.

Setiap malam Natal, pewaris Keluarga Mafia Marsa, Adrian Marsa, harus mengikuti tradisi keluarga, yaitu mengundi sebuah nama untuk menentukan apakah dia diizinkan menikah denganku. Karena aku, Irene Karsa, bukan keturunan mafia. Jika dia tidak menarik kertas undian bertuliskan namaku, dia tidak boleh menjadikanku istrinya. Selama empat tahun, Adrian sudah melakukan undian itu empat kali dan tidak sekali pun namaku yang terambil. Aku selalu mengira dia bertengkar dengan keluarganya karena aku, bahwa dia rela mempertaruhkan posisinya sebagai bos mafia hanya untuk memilihku. Setiap kali dia gagal, dia akan memelukku erat dan berbisik, "Nggak apa-apa. Masih ada tahun depan." Aku mencintainya sampai rasanya menyakitkan. Begitu sakitnya, sampai aku bersedia menunggu ... tahun demi tahun. Tahun ini, aku berkata pada diriku sendiri, "Kalau dia masih juga nggak menarik namaku, aku akan diam-diam menukar hasil undian itu." Aku menyelinap ke depan pintu ruang kerja Adrian, lalu mendengar adik laki-lakinya bertanya, "Bos, setiap tahun sebenarnya kamu menarik nama Irene. Kenapa kamu pura-pura nggak menarik namanya? Apa karena kamu masih belum bisa melepaskan Sera?" Namun, Adrian hanya menjawab dengan suara datar, "Sera membutuhkanku untuk urusan mendesak. Lakukan seperti biasa, tukar nama Irene dengan kertas kosong." Dia pergi tanpa menoleh. Alih-alih menukar, adiknya justru membuang kertas kosong itu ke tempat sampah, meninggalkan kertas bertuliskan namaku di atas meja, lalu bergegas menyusul Adrian. Aku masuk ke dalam. Mengambil kertas kosong dari tempat sampah dan menggantinya dengan kertas yang bertuliskan namaku. Membuang kertas bertuliskan namaku sendiri ke tong sampah. Adrian, aku tidak ingin menunggu dan menikah denganmu lagi. Aku akan memberimu pilihanmu.

“ Strip for me, I want to see all of you little cat? he says to me, I could see the way he already undressed me. “ I am not your little cat! I yelled back at me. “ I would really like to see how it feels having little cat scream my name and asking for more” he says. Sent out by her stepmom , impregnated by a strange man, her kids forcefully taken from her by a Mafia Queen, convicted for a crime she never committed and just when she thought it was time to get back everything that belongs to her , she got solded to the strange man who impregnated her seven years ago. Will Irene get back all that belongs to her as a sex slave? Will her buyer ever find out she they ever had kids together after their one time sex seven years ago?