the world as i found it

“Listen, Gadreel Ødegaar," she looked at him, not hesitating this time. "It's my anniversary present for you. Let's divorce." *** Ivory Remington had sacrificed five years to look after her husband Gadreel who was in a vegetative state after an accident and a few months ago, he finally awakened like a miracle. She thought it was the start of their happy life but Gadreel still had no heart for her. On their anniversary and her birthday, she received a cheating video of her dear husband and her stepsister. Heartbroken, Ivory chose to quit this stupid game. She decided to set him free but the reason she left on the divorce agreement pierced Gadreel's noble pride. *** "Impotent? Are you serious?" He gripped her wrist and a dangerous glint flashed in his eyes. “I’m a woman, Gadreel. I’m tired of being in a sexless marriage. Let’s end it once and for all.” “Sexless, huh?” he chuckled lowly and without warning grabbed her chin in between his hands, pulling her face closer. "Turns out my wife was so eager to get a man between her legs? "

#5 in second generation Obsessive Series but you can read STANDALONE. In this World of Cruelty, I did something that kept me sane. I went against my family just to protect my sanity. I was a fighter. I was a survivor. But not anymore because this cruel world made me rotten. Now, I'm Cruel. I'm cold Hearted. I'm a Killer because I killed myself. I killed my own happiness. I ruined my own heart. My name is DUA and I'm a nineteen years old student of Fashion Designer. And, my world is shattered by only four words. 'YOU ARE UNDER ARREST' [Mature Content 18+] Thank you ShineeSunshine ️

The pope's death, the union of China and Korea as a single country, and the economic breakdown triggered the third world war. Or is it a secret society that wanted to create a one-world government to end Christianity forever? When the Vatican claimed that they received a retraction from a journalist who wrote about the demented pope, they could not show it to the public. The mysterious death of the pope surprised the world following the disappearance of the writer. That year, there was no Christmas celebration, to commiserate with the Catholic church. The war in the Middle East continued to worsen leading to fluctuations in the oil prices and the price of commodities skyrocketed as a result. There was an economic breakdown even if there was also a digital chutzpah going around. China and Korea united as a single country. They wanted to rival NATO, particularly America. Both countries wanted to be a superpower. Henry, the premier of the China and Korea, visited as a commoner to America and met the brother of the journalist, Isaac. He believed that chaos theory should be laws of chaos and he predicted war. When Isaac received a late phone call about his brother, he set on an adventure to save his brother. Discovering that a secret society was launching a one-world government to launch a war, Isaac asked the help of Henry. In 72 hours, there will be a third world war. "If power is a religion," Henry once said, "then, I'm proud to be an atheist." This inspired the young genius to save the world from New World Order. What if instead of a New World Order, this secret society strengthened the Roman Catholic Church, much to the dismay of the one-world government? Will faith reign over the greedy and evil?

The kingdom of Imperium. A kingdom of swords and fights and forever passions. Two powerful, mighty knights, who were also brothers, declared a war the night after their father died and they would fight until one of them was killed. They declared a war of their armies. They were looking for a chance to kill each other for a very long time. Because of a throne. Because of a woman. A poor, abandoned, yet a beautiful looking soul. That was the day when the Lord of Life returned in the kingdom. It was promised that so much blood would drip when his mark appeared beside the new moon. There was also a vengeful witch, who was seeking for revenge. But what happened at last?

Tom Howard had spoiled Jane Lawson for more than 20 years. She had thought that they would naturally end up together, get married, have children, and live a happy life. Until one day, Tom brought a girl back and told her. "Jane, she's your sister-in-law."

Sa pagtatakasil ng kaniyang boyfriend ay naisipan niyang ikama ang ibang lalaki, ang hindi niya inaasahan ang lalaking naikama niya ay ang tito ng kaniyang ex-boyfriend at ang CEO ng kompanyang pinagtra-trabahuan niya. Pinilit siya ng madrasta niya na mag-asawa ng ibang lalaki para hindi niya maagaw kay Diane ang step-sister niyang umagaw sa boyfriend niya, ang hindi inaasahan ay binayaran ng lalaking nakatalik niya ang lalaking dapat magiging asawa niya at ito ang pumalit dito. Ang CEO ng kompanya ay ang kaniyang asawa at ng malaman ito ng madrasta at step-sister niya ay hindi sila makapaniwala

The brooding CEO captivated his lover in his mafia world' The Sicilian mafia. While trying to find her real family, on a trip to Sicily, Italy. Lucya got kidnapped by a mafia who is young and dashing head of the Mafia gang. Maximo Sergio Guillermo is a loner who lost his family in a dreadful moment. The brooding billionaire has secrets that he refuses to unveil to anyone. After Maximo tells Lucya that he feels powerless around her, she used his weakness to escape from his grip. But fails every time. Their love seemed to be impossible, but when the Godfather of Mafia finds himself submerged in love everything begins to seem possible. Maximo believes that anything he sets his eyes on is his. Maximo conquered her then broke her. She was bound to follow his leads. Later Maximo unveils his secrets which scattered both of them. But after finding out the truth, will Lucya accept him? A slow burn mafia romance short story.

Caitlin and Caleb awake in ancient Israel, in the year 33 A.D., and are amazed to find themselves in the time of Christ. <br><br>Ancient Israel is a place of holy sites, of ancient synagogues, of lost relics. It is the most spiritually charged place in the universe—and in 33 A.D., the year of Christ’s crucifixion, it is the most spiritually charged time. In the heart of its capitol, Jerusalem, lies the Holy Temple of Solomon, inside of which sits the Holy of Holies and the Ark of God. And in these streets, Christ will take his final steps to be crucified. <br><br>Jerusalem teems with people of all religious backgrounds and faiths, under the watchful eye of Roman soldiers, and their Prefect, Pontius Pilate. The city also has a dark side, with its labyrinthian streets and maze of alleyways leading to hidden secrets and Pagan temples. <br><br>Caitlin now, finally, has all four keys, but still, she must find her father. Her search takes her to Nazareth, to Capernaum, to Jerusalem, following a mystical trail of secrets and clues in the footsteps of Christ. It also takes her to the ancient Mount of Olives, to Aiden and his coven, and to more powerful secrets and relics than she’s ever known. At every turn, her father is just a step away. <br><br>But time is of the essence: Sam, turned to the dark side, has landed back in this time, too, and as he unites with Rexius, leader of the evil coven, they race to beat Caitlin to the Shield. Rexius will stop at nothing to destroy Caitlin and Caleb, and with Sam on his side, and a new army behind him, the odds are in his favor. <br><br>Making matters worse, Scarlet arrives back in time alone, separated from her parents. She roams the streets of Jerusalem on her own, with Ruth, and as she begins to discover her own powers, she also finds herself in graver danger than she’s ever been. Especially when she discovers that she is holding a great secret, too.

Lock Easton, si Badut Penyendiri, mendadak menjadi pusat perhatian. Semua orang yang melihatnya terpana, takjub, bahkan hingga ada yang jatuh pingsan. Tidak berhenti sampai disitu, keanehan-keanehan lain menyusul setelahnya, membuat Lock menjadi semakin stres dan kewarasannya terancam. Puncak dari semua hal tersebut adalah saat tetangganya, yang telah tinggal di sebelah apartemennya selama bertahun-tahun, lenyap secara misterius dengan hanya meninggalkan sepucuk surat. Kehidupan Lock kemudian berubah 180 derajat setelah seorang eksistensi, yang menyebut dirinya [Yang Terpilih], muncul di hadapannya dan memberinya dua pilihan sulit. Sadar bahwa dirinya berbeda, Lock akhirnya memutuskan untuk meninggalkan kehidupan yang dijalaninya sekarang dan melangkah ke Dunia Baru yang asing, memesona, dan penuh petualangan. Namun, Lock tidak sadar bahwa takdir mengerikan yang menunggunya, tidak akan terelakan begitu ia memilih jalan tersebut. Dan yang membuat keadaan makin gawat, seseorang diam-diam berambisi untuk menjebaknya menjadi seorang pengkhianat.. Bahasa: Indonesia Genre: Fantasy, Mystery

Still grieving from the death of his beloved girlfriend, Theo leave their place where the incident happened two years ago. He decided he should continue pursuing his delayed goals and dreams. He was recommended to work for the Esprerro's– specifically for their unica ija– Angelica. Like her name, she possessed not only the angelic face, but also the kindness. That will lead to drown Theo even more from the past that he's struggling to forget. Because Angelica resembled and sounds exactly his late girlfriend Marie! Will he be able to Find the Love with Angelica that he once Lost with Marie? Or is it just the beggining for a mystery that's been bound to be unraveled? Because one day he discovered something from the Esprerro's that will lead him to investigate on what he thought was an accident that killed his beloved Marie.