Shower Thoughts

"I love fantasies. Impossible, only imaginable fantasies. The ones that would take me beyond and beyond my monotonous life. To other worlds. But this, isn't going to end well," I was saying to myself while lying down with closed eyes and recurring thoughts, starring at the bluest skies and the brightest stars. This city leaves me gawking at its beauty and at the same time allures me to its darkest mysteries. As I was running to find the only thing that could push me out of this fantastical realm, the clustered thoughts in my mind hits me hard everyday, leaving me sleepless and clueless. "You were at that place at that time. It may or may not be desirable. Fate, maybe. But, it's you," the familiar woman's voice kept repeating inside my head. "Begin with what you know and dig the unknown," the man I loved the most said, leaving me chase the knowns inside my scrambled mind. I was going after every single possible hint to take myself away from the life I've always wished to live. "I don't want this. Not for me. Not for my family," I falsely admit to myself, still secretly enjoying every moment of it. She, Idaliah Bristor seems to have a flamboyant life which takes a mysterious turn when she enters the unmapped city of BcHaven. Let's walk and roll with her as she says, "Whatever it may take, I'm giving it a go". Etymology: GEMICIDE - • Gem- The Gem Team • cide - Killing/Sacrificing 'Gemicide', the term I coined means that the Gem Girls without any hesitation is ready to sacrifice themselves or get killed to save their city.

The news of Diana's disappearance had spread quickly, and it wasn't long before it reached the ears of the king. "She has broken the laws of the moon goddess," he said, his voice booming through the chamber. "She refused to follow the path that was set for her. We cannot allow such disobedience to go unpunished." The king shook his head, his eyes blazing with anger while others listens. "She is a danger to our pack. She has shown that she cannot be trusted to follow the rules." The king's face twisted into a cruel smile. "We will hunt her down. Anyone who defies the moon goddess will suffer the same fate." Just as the king was about to issue the order to hunt down Diana, the doors to the chamber burst open, and in strode Vladimir, the alpha of the pack and the king's son. "Father," he said, his voice was firm and unwavering. "We cannot simply hunt down one of our own." The king snarled, his face contorting in rage. "And what is 'right', for you, Vladimir?" He turned and left the chamber, his thoughts already turning to how he could help Diana and bring her back into the fold. The king's thoughts turned to the possibility that Vladimir was in love with Diana. He knew that it was forbidden for pack members to mate outside of the mating season of the moon goddess, but he also knew that love was a powerful force that could not be easily controlled. But as he sat alone in the chamber, he couldn't help but wonder what the future held for his pack, and for his son. Would Vladimir be able to resist the pull of his heart, or would he succumb to the forbidden love that he felt for Diana?

Does he really think so little of me? After everything I’ve done for him, for this pack, is this all I’m worth to him? Astrid’s voice breaks through my thoughts, her tone soft but firm. "You deserve better." I close my eyes, letting her words wash over me. She’s right. I do deserve better. But how do I move forward when my entire world has been centered around him? And why, after everything, do I still feel the faintest hope that he’ll come after me? Will he even care that I’ve walked away? Or is this the end of everything?

“I’d be creepy as much as you need if it makes you light up like the sun.” ~~~~~ “Don’t listen so much,” a deep voice came from the door, “they can feel you eavesdropping.” ~~~~~~~ “You can never go wrong with a hug from the right person at the right time for the right reason.” ~~~~~~ Let's get on board with Zipporah as she journey. Your thoughts, votes, and suggestions will be greatly appreciated! Enjoy as you read…. CONTENT WARNING: Contains violence and mature scenes. All Rights Reserved! This entire book or any portion of it thereof.. should, and must not be reproduced or used in any manner whatsoever without the express permission of the Writer/Author. Copyright 2022 ALPHA'S PRIDE

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Running from her mates, she had no choice. Thinking she would live, she got entangled in a more disastrous entity. Elena was mated to two of the greatest Alphas in the world. Both, young and elegant, she thought of a heavenly life for herself. Trying to escape from her past, Elena gets to fall into the hands of Zayn Almond, the Alpha of the Moon Violet Pack, one of the biggest packs in the city. He takes her in and then wants to shower her with a good life. But then, he discovers one thing. She was an Omega. And she was his mate. Wanting to have a pretty mate of high status, he found himself with a timid and poor girl. Then, he has to make her life miserable. But it never ended there. Mated to Ethan Harvey, a cousin of Zayn, she was trapped by two dangerous men. Her life begins with their torture and abuse, and they want to have her most cruelly, both a sex object and a slave of torture, dehumanizing her, instead of a Luna, she is a slave. Wanting to run away, she could not get away from the prying eyes of these men's subjects. Only one option was left, she needed to kill herself. But then, she could not die on her terms. She didn't have the right to die. They controlled her, with their mystical, powerful, and magical aura, and she could only die if they consented to it. Noticing her miserable life, they sought to make it more miserable.

Limang taon na kasal si Yeon Na kay Henry, pero sa isang iglap, naghiwalay rin sila dahil sa isang masakit na paratang na baog daw siya. At para gawing mas masahol pa ang lahat, isang linggo matapos ang diborsyo nila, nakatanggap pa siya ng imbitasyon sa baby shower ng sarili niyang nakababatang kapatid—na buntis sa dating niyang asawa. Bigo man at sugatan ang puso, gumawa siya ng isang matapang na desisyon. Lumapit siya sa nag-iisang lalaking alam niyang makakatulong para muling mabawi ang dignidad niya—si Sire Vemeer, ang kanyang boss. Isang kilalang playboy, isang bilyonaryong CEO, at... half-brother ng ex-husband niya. Hindi para umibig. Hindi para magka-relasyon. Isa lang ang gusto niyang mangyari... ang mabuntis. Kung nakaya siyang pagtaksilan ng kanyang kapatid at ni Henry, kaya niya ring gumawa ng paraan para gumanti sa mga ito. Gagamitin niya rin ang kapatid ni Henry para maipamukha rito na hindi siya baog. Na kaya niyang magdalang-tao. Pero paano kung ang panandaliang plano ay mauwi sa permanenteng koneksyon? At paano kung, sa gitna ng paghihiganti, matutunan niyang magmahal muli, sa isang lalaking ni minsan ay hindi niya pinangarap?