The Theory Of Moral Sentiments

La vie d'Agatha se transforme en autre chose après une rupture douloureuse avec son petit ami, Jared, et une rencontre très intime avec un homme qui était le meilleur ami de son défunt père, qui l'a prise pour quelqu'un d'autre.   Elle n'avait jamais prévu quoi que ce soit de tout cela, mais le chaos l'a définitivement trouvée.   Agatha sait que c'est une attirance interdite, mais elle ne peut s'empêcher d'être si attirée par Leonard, car il est le seul homme qui l'a transformée en gelée et lui a fait ressentir le contact d'un homme.   Mais même avec sa bienveillance protectrice, Leonard se retrouve mêlé à un réseau de sombres secrets et d'agendas cachés, entraînant Agatha lorsqu'elle découvre que Jared n'est pas celui qu'elle pensait vraiment qu'il était.   Alors que sa mère lui parle de ses sentiments pour Leonard, Agatha doit choisir à qui faire confiance avant que tout ce qu'elle aime ne soit détruit.   Va-t-elle tuer son bonheur pour celui de sa mère ?  Ou est-ce que l'attirance interdite continuera à l'attirer vers Leonard, un homme qui pourrait même avoir contribué à la mort de son père ? 

Lavender a fairy of all kind can never go outside, only to her happy place which is in her garden. Just like Rapunzel she is cadged up only able to see the stars. That is till one day her guardian Artemis unexpectedly tells her she is allowed to go to school in a realm called Utopia. Where they say is the place of paradise. On fourth Zander, a Griffin and Daisy, a shape-shifter her best and only friends join her not just for moral support but for safety. Though what they do not know is with odd teachers, missing students and unusual glares they must go through the struggle of Utopia High where anything could happen, and where true colors are shown. Once she is there she meets Hades Zaro, a Gargoyle. An arrogant Gargoyle who gives her shivers every time she sees his creature face. Every moment they meet something bad always happens and for one of them he tells her something shocking about her roommates Venus Rose and Snowdrop Frost. They for the first time i Utopia have become the Missing kids, know this isn’t your typical missing teenager because technically they aren’t missing. Yet for many hours after school they disappear to some place that is unknown. For that Lavender Jewels and Hades Zaro must team together to figure who is the cause of this? And how can they stop it? Because if they don’t the after of Utopia could crumble in their hands.

He pinned me against the wall. His voice, a low growl in my ear. “You’re trembling, little bird. Fear? Or something else?” His hand burns against my skin. “Your brother would kill me for this... but look me in the eye. Tell me you don’t want me. Tell me you weren’t wet the moment I touched you.” At twenty-one, Elara Stark thought she’d finally escaped the Vipers’ world of blood and leather. Six years later, after her father's murder and her fiancé's betrayal, she's back, only to be trapped under the watch of her brother's Enforcer, Knox. Knox has been secretly obsessed with Elara for years. The girl he once knew is gone, now stands a woman, broken and vulnerable in a way that awakens something dark and possessive in him. He is everything that goes against the moral core and peaceful life she craves, and she knows he's dangerous, but she simply can't resist the temptation. But there's a catch– a rule, no romantic relationship with a Viper or Vipers' families, failure to abide means instant death for the club member. When Elara's pain forces them into a forbidden kiss, the rule doesn't stop them. Will this crushing secret be the final thing to destroy them both? Read to find out what happens when you crave the one thing that will end you.

Di balik bayang-bayang dunia yang terlihat damai, ada jaringan gelap yang mengendalikan nasib umat manusia: 'The Council', sekumpulan elit dunia yang menguasai politik, ekonomi, dan teknologi dengan tujuan menciptakan tatanan global baru. Namun, seorang pria bernama Alan, mantan agen dengan masa lalu kelam, muncul sebagai ancaman terbesar mereka. Dengan keahlian yang tak tertandingi dan tekad yang tak tergoyahkan, Alan memimpin tim yang terdiri dari individu-individu dengan kemampuan luar biasa namun penuh luka batin: Dewi Ambarwati, petarung yang tangguh namun rapuh di dalam, dan Thomas Silverlake, seorang sniper jenius yang menguasai medan dari jauh. Bersama-sama, mereka merancang misi-misi berbahaya untuk melumpuhkan jaringan The Council, mencuri sumber daya mereka, dan menghancurkan sistem dari dalam. Namun perjuangan mereka tidak mudah. Pengkhianatan, dilema moral, dan pengorbanan terus menghantui langkah mereka. Ketika rahasia mengejutkan tentang masa lalu Alan dan The Council terungkap, mereka dihadapkan pada pertarungan terakhir yang akan menentukan masa depan dunia. Apakah mereka mampu menghentikan The Council, atau malah menjadi bidak dalam permainan yang lebih besar? "Shadow Rebellion" adalah kisah penuh aksi, intrik, dan pengorbanan yang akan membawa pembaca menyusuri sisi gelap kekuasaan dan perjuangan untuk kebebasan.

[ Pengacara berpendidikan tapi berbahaya VS mahasiswi kedokteran polos ] [ Hubungan fisik dulu, baru jatuh hati + perbedaan usia + sama-sama bersih + saling melengkapi + keras kepala saat jatuh cinta ] Setelah berhubungan badan, Natalie menatap pria yang baru saja keluar dari kamar mandi. Sixpack di perut terlihat jelas, benar-benar gagah dan menggoda. Dia tak tahan untuk melirik dua kali, tetapi pria itu tiba-tiba bertanya, "Lihat apa? Masih punya tenaga buat ronde kedua?" Semua ini berawal dari jebakan. Natalie sengaja menggoda Denzel, pengacara yang dikenal dingin terhadap wanita. Dia punya permintaan, tetapi pria itu hanya tertarik pada wajah dan tubuhnya. Kemudian, setelah tujuannya tercapai dan dia ingin menarik diri, pria itu malah memojokkannya di sudut. "Menyuap pengacara itu melanggar hukum. Mau lari ke mana?" Natalie mundur selangkah demi selangkah. "Ka ... kapan aku suap kamu?" Denzel menyahut, "Setiap tengah malam. Wajah cantikmu itu juga bentuk suap." Bagi Denzel yang telah melihat sisi gelap masyarakat dan manusia, Natalie tak berbeda dengan anak rusa yang lugu dan tak tahu takut. Gadis ini datang padanya, berbicara soal moral dan keadilan. Namun, yang diinginkan Denzel hanya satu, yaitu menarik Natalie tenggelam bersamanya dalam kegelapan.

Betrayed, raped, tortured and abandoned to her death, Eve swore that she would find vengeance on the family who had wronged her and her people. This includes the very man she had given her heart to, Adam Sviatoslavich. .... Being a princess of the Ice kingdom Zhatiera, Eve knew she wanted to do more than to soon rule after her beloved parents and, roaming through the forest and finding new adventure was the one thing she can't ever let go. When one of her adventures causes her to encounter the future king of the Lycan empire, Adam, she was smitten and ready to abandoned her throne for the man she calls soulmate. Despite being warned by her parents, she chose to stay with Adam who claimed to love her and swore to do right by her. Unfortunately, his own family do not hold the same sentiments and is determined to make the couple suffer. When their goal was achieved, Eve was left to die by the very person she entrust her life to. Surviving her painful ordeal with no kingdom and family to call her own, Eve swore to do whatever it takes to get her revenge and, if a whole kingdom has to burn because of it, it wouldn't matter. They all deserve it. No matter what it takes. ... I met him when I was a child, I knew he was mine from the moment I met him, I have sworn to never love anyone but him, I was his, but I didn't know that he was never mine, I never expect him to turn his back on me and betray me so cruelly, I would have given my life for him, I just never knew that was what he had wanted from me in the first place...

Résumé : Après la mort tragique de son frère jumeau dans des circonstances mystérieuses, Samuel, le frère survivant, décide de se faire passer pour lui auprès de sa femme et de son fils. Il espère ainsi découvrir la vérité sur l'assassinat de son frère, qu’il venait à peine de retrouver après des années de séparation. Au cœur du deuil et des faux-semblants, Samuel se retrouve plongé dans une double vie difficile à maintenir. En imitant son frère, il fait face à des secrets enfouis, des mensonges et des tensions au sein de la famille. Au fil de son enquête, il découvre que la vérité derrière la mort de son frère est plus complexe et sombre qu’il ne l’imaginait. Sa mission prend alors un tour plus personnel, car il se retrouve confronté à ses propres émotions, à ses sentiments ambigus envers la femme de son frère, et aux conséquences de son rôle trompeur. Alors qu'il s’approche peu à peu du meurtrier, Samuel doit aussi affronter les implications de son choix : la rédemption est-elle encore possible lorsqu'on vit dans l’ombre d’un autre ? Entre trahison, recherche de justice et réconciliation familiale, " Dans l'ombre de mon frère" est un thriller psychologique intense qui explore les thèmes de l'identité, du deuil, et de la quête de vérité.

Based on the untrue writings of the Satanic Panic. The Satanic Panic was a moral outcry in the United States over supposed “satanic” influence in media that were warping the youth of America. Claims that playing an elf in Dungeons and Dragons could lead to demonic possession, that playing heavy metal music backwards would reveal satanic messages, and that therapists could uncover repressed memories of satanic ritual abuse, were all too common. Volumes and volumes of material were produced on this fake subject. These texts lead to What Hell May Come, which takes a look at what the world would actually be like if all of the claims of the satanic panic were true. Set in 1986, Jon St. Fond’s life is a living Hell. Deliberately abused and neglected by his parents, the only joy he has in life is an escape into a fantasy land of role playing games. Soon he discovers that his parents are part of a secret occult religion with hidden ties all across the world. As Jon and his friends dig, they learn more of the secret history of the world and discover the power of making deals with creatures from Beyond. However, power has its price, as Jon and his friends quickly discover. One-by-one they begin to become consumed by their own desires and hatreds. Jon learns there is method behind the madness of his life, as his Father begins to bring him closer and closer into the ways of the cult. Ultimately, Jon must make a choice between all the pleasures of the earth and the future of his soul. ©️ Crystal Lake Publishing

In the bustling streets of New York City, Kathrine is determined to make a name for herself and build a successful life. However, her dreams come crashing down when she gets fired from her job for constantly being late. Feeling defeated, she seeks solace in the company of her loyal friend, Dylan. As they venture out into the vibrant nightlife of the city, fate takes an unexpected turn. Kathrine and Dylan find themselves at the renowned Medusa Lounge, a place known for its mysterious allure. Little does she know that this encounter will change her life forever. Inside the lounge, Kathrine catches the eye of Andrew, the enigmatic owner and the secret Mafia boss of New York. Drawn to her resilience and determination, Andrew offers Kathrine a chance at redemption. He sees potential in her and offers her a job at the lounge, a position that could open doors to a world she never imagined. Caught between the allure of a dangerous lifestyle and the desire to make a living, Kathrine finds herself torn. As she delves deeper into the dark underbelly of New York's criminal underworld, she must navigate treacherous waters, balancing her loyalty to Andrew and her own moral compass. In this thrilling tale of ambition, love, and danger, Kathrine must decide how far she is willing to go to survive in a city that never sleeps. Will she succumb to the seductive power of the Medusa Lounge and its enigmatic owner, or will she find a way to rise above the shadows and forge her own path?

Dikhianati oleh tunangannya sendiri, Cecilia justru terjerat dalam pelukan pria yang jauh lebih berbahaya. Wanita cantik itu tak pernah menyangka dunianya akan runtuh dalam sekejap. Sebuah video skandal menghancurkan kepercayaannya—tunangan yang begitu dia cintai ternyata tidur dengan sahabatnya sendiri. Hancur, marah, dan kehilangan arah, Cecilia mencari pelarian di sebuah kelab malam … dan menemukan seorang pria misterius yang membakar tubuh dan jiwanya dalam satu malam yang penuh gairah. Namun segalanya berubah saat dia mengetahui kebenaran bahwa pria asing yang berhasil menjerat dengan hasrat membara adalah Charles Langston, paman dari tunangannya sendiri. Cecilia terperangkap di antara dendam dan hasrat. Di antara cinta yang seharusnya dia jaga serta api terlarang yang semakin membakar batas moral dan logika. Seberapa jauh dia akan membiarkan dirinya terbakar dalam dosa ini? Harusnya dia lari menghindar, atau dia malah terjebak di dalam sangkar emas Charles Langston? Ini bukan tentang cinta biasa. Namun, ini tentang hasrat tak tertahankan bercampur dengan dosa yang seharusnya tarjadi. Skandal panas, membuat dua insan itu sama-sama masuk ke dalam lingkaran api.