Shock Synonym

When I woke up that morning and happened to glance at the mirror, a scream tore from my throat before I could stop it. Because on the face I had always taken such pride in, there was now a jagged, horrifying scar. As terror gripped me, a cool, detached female voice cut through the air beside me. "What are you shrieking about so early in the morning? Scared by your own ugly face?" I looked up in shock and realized the voice belonged to my girlfriend, Alicia. Only—she wasn't the same girl from yesterday. Gone was the youthful innocence I remembered. In its place, every movement, every glance radiated the allure of a mature woman. The words slipped out before I could hold them back. "Babe… you're gorgeous…" But Alicia's brows knit together, her gaze colder than ice. "Kurt, drop the act!" Act? I was at a loss. Why would she accuse me of pretending? "Don't call me the way you used to five years ago. It's disgusting." Five years ago? But… I'm still twenty-three… am I not?

“Now listen to me carefully, Energia,” “This, is mine.” he said with his hands brushing my mouth. “This, is also mine.” I watched as his hands move down to touch my ass. My breathing quickened and just at that moment, in between my thighs dripped wet. “Did I forget to say this?” My mouth parted in shock as his hands reached through my joggers, cupping my sex. “Getting too excited, are we?” With a half-smirk, he asked. He then took my lips again. He softly bit it, making me cry out in pleasure. “And, this.” he murmured, with my breasts in his hand. He pinched the nipple and rubbed them softly with his thumb. “In fact, all of you. And, I refuse to share it with anyone at all. You are mine, Energia. Mine and mine only,” *** A sassy stripper named Serena. A ruthless Lycan Alpha named Luca. What happens when these two different people are brought together by the Moon Goddess? How about when two different enemies from both sides come forward with a quest to ruin them all? It's all a game. A game of the Mafias, Lycans, Hybrids, Witches and Elves.

When Noémie Rochester wakes up naked in bed with her boss, with no recollection of the previous night, she's more than just shocked—she's heartbroken. Never had she imagined, in the worst of her nightmares, that her boss, with whom she had been in love for three long years, would do something so awful to her. To avoid all the questions, confrontations, and humiliation, she runs off as far as she can. But little does she know, there's more than meets the eye. The truth is not as straightforward as it seems, and their lives are about to become more twisted in the precarious game of the unknown. {Excerpt} The cold water poured down her naked body, washing away all the evidence of what had happened to her—what he had done to her—all night. However, what it couldn't wash away was her aggrieved heart and the pain in her chest. The shock of being betrayed by a man she was willing to go to any extent for. "I loved you, Mr. Halest," she sobbed, collapsing on the floor as the water pounded on her head. "And you ruined me!"

As I emerged from the bathroom, I felt someone collide with my shoulder. I quickly turned, ready to apologize, when my eyes locked onto the most stunning man I had ever seen. He was tall, with chiseled features and a captivating style. His eyes were a piercing grey, and his hair was a shock of dark brown waves. I felt my cheeks flush as he looked down at me, his lips curling into a smirk. I swallowed, trying to find my voice, but all I could manage was a breathless 'oh'. ๑˙❥˙๑๑˙❥˙๑๑˙❥˙๑๑˙❥˙๑๑˙❥˙๑๑˙❥˙๑๑˙❥˙๑ Amelia's perfect life comes crashing down when her boyfriend dumps her. Alone and heartbroken, she turns to her best friend Cara for support, only to find that Cara's not the friend she thought she was. With a mix of spiked drink, clubbing… the outcome isn’t so good. When Amelia wakes up the next morning, she's terrified to discover that she's had a one-night stand with a stranger. But the real terror begins when she realizes she's pregnant, and the stranger is nowhere to be found.

Khloe Ferguson has the key to her Father-in-law’s safe; a lifetime savings he kept for his son, Ethan Foster but it was unknown to him. Khloe loves her billionaire husband Ethan. He was all she ever thought of and wanted to be with. Unfortunately, Ethan does not feel the same for Khloe because she is poor. But just one night, Khloe received the shock of her life. Ethan served her cold divorce papers ending their four-year marriage. It's fine, Khloe picked up the broken pieces of her life and went back to Washington. In her journey to take her inheritance back and begin her life journey, she stumbled into Arthur Cassius, a ruthless billionaire who had left his inheritance for a secret assignment. Arthur and Khloe fell in love with each other but Khloe must go back to Maryland and carry out her assignments too. She is then discovered to be the one holding the key to the safe that belongs to Ethan. Will she forgive and give him back the key to his inheritance? What would happen if Ethan’s family found out? What is going to be her fate with her newfound love in most of her foes and woes?

"I loved you, Isabelle, but not anymore. Allison here is carrying my child." Morris said, his tone firm and unyielding. ** After four years of marriage without kids, Isabelle finally took in through IVF. She is on her way home to show her husband the pregnancy test result when she decides to stop by her friend's - Allison's place. There, she gets the shock of her life. Her dear husband in bed, naked with her friend - Allison. The only two people in this world she takes as family have just betrayed her. Struggling to cope, Isabelle is called back to the hospital where she's told there was a mistake during the insemination. The child she is carrying belongs to another man - Carlos Fernandez, the ruthless billionaire. And not just that; her husband's sperms was too weak to initiate fertilization. Meaning that he's impotent. So, if Morris is impotent, whose child is Allison carrying? Isabelle returns home only to be served with divorce papers... What happens after the truth about Allison's pregnancy is exposed? Will Carlos accept Isabelle as she is the wrong surrogate? Find out as you keep reading.

Let's welcome our new CEO MR Machelin Kale" the manager shouted drawing the attention of everybody in his department Seems like the new boss was starting today, he wasn't bothered but wait!!!... That name sounded familiar, it actually ringed a bell in his head 'Machelin' Looking up from his computer he saw the face he dreaded so much... Handsome yet devilishly and brutal. One of the reasons he dreaded his high school days and memories... Machelin Kale!!! **** "Don't you get it at all Kelvin!!" He shouted as he pinned Kelvin to the wall "Get what!!! The fact you made me a freaking laughingstock and loser every where huh and please don't call me Kel" Kelvin shouted back his eyes filled with so much hatred as he looked at those sea blue eyes that caused him nightmares "Or the fact you hurt me emotionally and physically that night huh" "No!!! The fact I did those so you could notice me!!! Love me back!!" He screamed and Kelvin gasped in shock as his eyes widen Love?????!!!!

"50 million dollars"The words hang in the air and Angelica Smith was auctioned to Damien Victor.Kidnapped and sold, the first shock came to her when she learned that her bidder was none other than her brother's best friend.Little did she know that it was only the first of many dark secrets that were yet to be revealed because he was no longer the same man whom she used to admire in her teenage years.The one who can never see a scratch on her skin wanted to leave such deep marks that she remembers her whole life and she wasn't even sure why he was taking revenge on her.What would happen when she learned about his hidden intentions?Will she ever be able to come out of his cage or will she remain his plaything?✿✿✿✿✿✿✿'No one can hurt, touch, see, or feel you except me. You are mine, Tesoro. I will break you until you don't accept it' ~ Damien Victor 'You can have my body, not my soul. I will never submit to you, even if you kill me' ~ Angelica Smith ××××××××Features highly mature content 🔞

"I will not allow this weakling , bring shame to our pack."He voiced out , holding onto his shirt in an alw . Amelia watched in horror as the king and his son faced off, their eyes locked in a fierce battle of wills. And then, to her shock, the king spoke. "Very well," he said, his voice resigned. "If my son does not want this new member in our pack, then she shall be rejected."He stated , Obligated to his son. Amelia's heart shattered as the king's words sank in. She had been so close to achieving her dream, and now it was all slipping.She had face her first Rejection immediately she enter it the wavoon packs Who could have thought that a single wolf would survive in the midst of Lycans , especially after facing Rejection at first sight. After being Rejected and Neglected by her pack as a rejected and a forbidden wolf breed . Amelia set on a journey to join a different pack in the woods ,she came in contact with the pack of only Lycans where she happened to be the mate of The Lycan prince. Will she be accepted by the wave pack of only Lycans or will she be rejected and set out as an intruder of the pack

"Since you are carrying my baby, marry me for a year and enjoy my resources and money for one year," Chester Hussain, a handsome billionaire, proposed arrogantly. His eyes weren't blinking and his masculine voice echoed in the corner they stood. "I would rather remain single if you are the only man on earth," Elsa Wallace rejected bluntly, slapping Chester hard on the face. , she decided to sell her body for a night as her friend, Lauren Hamilton had suggested. However, she got the shock of her life the next morning when she woke up beside her friend, Lauren's boyfriend, Chester Hussain. Unfortunately, after receiving money in exchange for sleeping with Chester Hussain, Elsa discovered little Chester was growing in her belly. How do you think Lauren Hamilton will react to the news? Will Chester Hussain accept the baby as his own? Why did he propose a marriage contract? Can Elsa and Chester be together despite knowing Lauren is her friend? What are the secrets behind their one-night stand? Will they divorce after the one-year contract? Join me in "The Billionaire's Eternity Contract" journey.