The Leaf Thief Read Aloud

Hales is the biggest country in the world and also the richest, pero dahil sa kasakiman at kasamaan ng ibang matataas na tao at personalidad, nahati ang bansa sa dalawa: The North and the South Hales. Two people from different world collide.

As Jimmy investigates an abandoned car, he finds a journal that sheds light on a mystery from twenty years before. As he explores his memories he discovers the truth behind the city and the supernaturals who run it. ~~~ Inside of each of us is the darkness wanting out. But what if that darkness is the ending and the beginning of us all? The full moon hung like a ghost in the night sky as Yada overlooked the lights of the city below from her tenth-floor apartment. She studied the diamond twilight for over an hour before turning away--No longer able to stomach the sight. It had been nearly a month since she had been home, having stayed in the coven’s inner chambers since the city fell under siege to a rival house a little over three weeks ago. Over the years, the city had seen many battles for control of the streets. To date, the two bloodiest battles took place within the last fifteen years. The Badens orchestrated both attacks. Led by Darius, the Badens seemed hell-bent on ruling the city with little regard for the Michelsons. The Michelsons governed the streets for nearly two hundred years and were a formidable force. Led by Gabriel, the Michelsons protected the city, and it survived unscathed. The streets were free from the blood deals, which went unnoticed by the public eye, normally. However, this last battle proved more difficult to keep quiet. It had been an all-out war for control, drawing innocent people into the blood feud as the Badens raided the streets for warriors to fortify their numbers. The Michelsons retaliated through unusual ventures to keep the war silent.

I became the ultimate simp for Shannon Seay, the school's notorious flirt, and everyone assumed I was head over heels for her. When she skipped classes to pick fights or chase thrills, I'd copy notes and homework for her. When she tangled in ambiguous flings with other guys, I'd provide alibis to cover her tracks. For three grueling years, I poured my heart and soul into transforming her into an academic star, securing her spot at a top university. But right before orientation, she dumped me. Towering over me, she declared, "I know you've had a crush on me forever, but you're all books and no spark. Compared to Hunter, you're too rigid. We're done. I'm with him now." The crowd held its breath, anticipating my meltdown. I peeked at my phone, confirming a $50-million transfer, and replied with genuine nonchalance, "Alright, congrats." No one knew my unwavering devotion was purely because her father had paid handsomely for it. Now that the pay had been secured, it was time for me to vanish.

In the second month of my relationship with my best friend Sophie Vaughn's older brother, Elias Vaughn, Thanksgiving arrives. Sophie leans in, eyes gleaming with mischief. "Elias is bringing his girlfriend home for the holiday. Let's see what all the fuss is about." I take my time getting ready, heart fluttering with hope. Just maybe, I'll finally be formally introduced as his girlfriend. But the moment I step inside, I see him with another elegant, beautiful woman, smiling as he introduces her to his parents. "This is my girlfriend," he says. He then inadvertently looks over at me, stiffening for a moment, clearly caught off guard. But just as quickly, he recovers and turns to the woman beside him. "That woman over there is my sister's friend and a part-time student. You could say she's a maid in our household." A maid? As it turns out, I'm nothing more than someone for him to kiss and sleep with. I was never someone worthy of standing by his side publicly. I turn away and board the train back to Ashcroft University, choosing my future over another night in his bedroom.

Laura is a simple person who wants to graduate and have a quiet life because since she was young, all she has done is hard work and perseverance. One night she found herself with childhood Althea in a secluded forest. It turns out that Arcadia is the world of mystical creatures that she only reads in books. Also in this place, he will meet the two mystical creatures that will change her life. How far will fate take her? Do you believe it is possible for Vampires and Werewolves to exist?

Revenge On Mr X. Trapped in a toxic relationship with her manipulative CEO, Jake. Bella must navigate a web of lies, control and abuse to make the relationship work but Jake makes her effort futile. Bella gets pregnant for Jake unknowingly and decide's to keep the pregnancy in hopes of a better love life , but Jake's reaction was disappointing as he results to violence which leads to her losing the pregnancy. Jake abandon's her in the hospital and bring's in his side chick to his house, Camilla , Bella's best friend. in rage Bella vows revenge on them both and decides never to love again but instead play with the hearts of men and to do this she needed money and power. Read to find out the struggles she had to pass through in the hands of Jake and the romance that blooms while trying to seduce the billionaire, Alex.

My husband’s friend’s widow uploaded a picture of her pregnancy report. [Thank you for letting me have my own baby.] I responded with a question mark when I saw Jake Green, my husband’s name, in the husband column. Jake immediately called me to yell at me. “She’s a widow and is living alone. All she wants is to have a baby to keep her company and give her life a little more cheer. How could you not show her even this bit of pity? “You know that Henry is my friend. It’s only right for me to take care of his wife after he died! This is called friendship, don’t you understand?!” Soon, Henry’s widow uploaded a photo of a loft apartment. [Thank goodness you’re by my side to let me experience the warmth of a family again.] When I saw Jake busying himself in the kitchen in the photo, I thought it was time to end the marriage.

"Apakah aku tidak cantik dan menggemaskan? Mengapa orang-orang kaya itu enggan membawaku pergi dengan surat adopsi?" -Rheshylla Inka Dayana. Rheshylla lelah dengan takdir buruk yang menimpanya. Dia kabur dari panti asuhan saat berusia tujuh belas tahun dan mulai pengembaraannya. Dia memiliki Lalisa sebagai sahabat. Namun, dia terlalu serakah hingga mendambakan kasih sayang seorang pria. Saat dia sudah mendapat kebahagiaan semu itu, Rheshylla justru kehilangan semuanya. Kemudian satu per satu rahasia terbongkar dan semakin menjerat. Apakah rahasia itu dan bagaimana Rheshylla keluar dari jeratannya?

Skylar Henderson was the daughter of a soldier, he was deemed missing in action as they never found his body after an extraction mission, a building collapsed on top of him during an explosion, when he was saving a woman. He wasn't even in the same country as is children when he died. Skylar is now moving into a new home with her abusive step-father and siblings, will she find a way out.

Rasa sakit adalah hal yang paling dibenci oleh semua orang. Namun jika kita tidak bisa merasa sakit, apakah hidup kita akan bahagia? Rama Narayana Mahesa mengidap suatu penyakit langka yang membuatnya tidak bisa merasa sakit. Dia harus selalu berhati-hati dalam hidupnya karena ketidaksadaran akan rasa sakit itu bisa membunuhnya kapan saja. Lanaya Ekavira, seorang dokter yang memiliki rasa empati tinggi. Dia tidak bisa membiarkan orang terluka di depan matanya. Ketika takdir mempertemukan mereka, Dapatkah Naya membantu Rama untuk menyembuhkan luka tanpa rasa sakit?