Thesaurus Vast

" Do i scare you, Micaela." "Your majesty." I whimper, avoiding his gaze. I couldn't muster the courage to meet him in the eyes, not when his intimidating demeanour blocked every sense of reasoning. " mea bella mate ," the way he uttered those strange words, so soft, so delicate, like a sweet caress. Yet I couldn't bring myself to be swayed by his tactics. He wasn't just the king but a man betrothed to another, and I was merely a maid assigned to serve him. "What would Anastasia think if she walks in on our compromising position?" I asked, my voice barely a whisper. " I couldn’t give two sh*t what she thinks or feels." His tone was so calm yet frightening. " She means absolutely nothing to me." ♧♧♧ Micaela Whitlock was born and raised inside the Palace, having little experience with life beyond its gates. Despite the benefit of working at the palace, her life was anything but enjoyable. It has been 100 years since the beast overran the human world, eradicating the vast majority of people and enslaving the remainder. Unfortunately, her parents had been among the people who had been taken prisoner. She followed instructions to the letter, doing everything in her power to blend in and go unnoticed until an awful event occurred and irrevocably altered her life.

I don't help people, Lara. I own them." Five years ago, Lara’s life was incinerated. Her "deadbeat" father betrayed her, her mother was drugged and vanished into a psychiatric ward, and the mother’s vast bloodline inheritance was stolen by a predatory stepmother. Now, on her twenty-fifth birthday—the day her mother promised her "the beginning" Lara finds her fiancé in the arms of her stepsister. The betrayal is the final straw. The girl who believed in love is dead. In her place stands a woman with a heart of ice and a single goal: Total Annihilation. To get her revenge, Lara approaches the one man the world fears Xavier Vane. He is a cold-blooded billionaire who treats people like pawns. Lara offers herself as his ultimate tool, whispering the words that will seal her fate: "Yes, Use Me." Xavier knows she’s using him to destroy her family. Lara knows he’s using her to satisfy a dark family legacy. But as the lines between predator and prey begin to blur, a deeper secret emerges. The diamond heirloom Lara seeks isn't just jewelry it’s the key to an empire that dwarfs even the Vane fortune. In a game of masks, hidden mothers, and lethal obsession, who is truly using whom? "Break me if you must, Xavier. Just make sure that when you’re done, there’s nothing left of them but ash.

---> if you are interested in my work, please check out my novel The Starving Vulture. Available on Amazon, $3.99 for the Ebook and $14.95 for the Paperback https://www.amazon.com/Starving-Vulture-Miguel-Monta%C3%B1a/dp/1951150899<---------The Pacific Capital. A product of an altered world, the legacy of the dead Philippine nation. A congested megacity holding 50 million people all huddled in what was once Metro Manila. It is the center for Pacific Maritime Trade, the world's largest Tax Haven and one of the few places in the world free from the Draconian but necessary environmental laws that saved the world since Cometfall. Ruled by Megacorporations, Corrupt Politicians, Invested Nobility and Criminals. It is one of the world's most important agricultural and pharmaceutical centers. H-6 is an Arbiter of the Court. As Judge Jury and Executioner, they maintain the essential Power Plant Canals and Massive weather controlled Dome Districts. Two elements that even the all powerful Megacorps need maximize their profits. Making Arbiter's Court the true rulers of the city. But even an all powerful Arbiter of the Court like H-6 knows, that Ambition and Greed will always find ways to ignore the rule of Law. Solus Valentine is a Security Consultant, plying her trade to anyone in need. She is a gun for hire who has the street smarts for the city's underworld. Whether in the gilded halls or the most flooded streets, she's ready for your contract. But while completing a contract, she stumbles into a vast conspiracy that just might threaten the city's fragile power balance, if not the world. She just might need an Arbiter's help for this one. One who might be someone from her past.

La vengeance est un plat qui se mange froid. Le monde de Seraphina s'est effondré lorsqu'elle a surpris sa sœur au lit avec son fiancé, quelques semaines avant leur mariage. Le désespoir est à son comble lorsqu'aucun des deux ne semble éprouver le moindre remords. Dévastée par la trahison, Seraphina jure de se venger. À tout prix, elle doit faire plier son fiancé et le forcer à implorer son pardon. Elle trouve alors la vengeance parfaite : le père célibataire, charmant et séduisant, de son ex-fiancé. Ce que Seraphina ignore, c'est que ce même homme la convoitait depuis longtemps, bien avant qu'elle ne décide de l'utiliser comme instrument de vengeance. Ce qui devait être une aventure d'un soir pour faire souffrir son fiancé dégénère rapidement, plongeant Seraphina dans un engrenage de complots, de secrets inavouables et de trahisons à répétition. Rien ni personne n'est ce qu'il paraît. Est-il trop tard pour que Séraphina retrouve son chemin, ou son obsession pour le père de son ex vaut-elle le risque ?

I gave my innocence to my billionaire stepbrother, got pregnant, and was ruthlessly driven out of my own home. Seven years later, the Alpha who shattered me is back—and he's demanding his heir. Sophie Hart existed as the secret child of a money-driven socialite who went through life without anyone noticing her presence. She never expected to find her fated mate in Dominic Steele, the cold, untouchable heir to a vast empire. The wrongful accusations from his fiancée caused her to lose her innocent dreams which made her escape the city to start a new life as a strong, self-sufficient single mother who raised her child. Sophie must return to the glamorous yet perilous environment which she managed to escape when her family experienced an unexpected death. She assumed she could keep her son hidden but Dominic's eyes showed her the truth. Dominic now operates as a fierce Alpha who knows his lost mate was his most valuable asset after previously living as a strict heir. He intends to use all his assets and authority along with their unbreakable bond as mates to take her and their son who possesses his identical silver eyes. Sophie has transformed into a new person who lacks the qualities of her former self who used to be weak and easily defeated. She will destroy his entire empire before he can break her heart for a second time.

Ava Richards, an adventurous travel blogger with an insatiable wanderlust, never expected her next adventure would lead her straight into the arms of a captivating billionaire. In the sun-kissed streets of Santa Fe, Spain, fate takes an unexpected turn when Ava crosses paths with the enigmatic and devilishly handsome Sebastian Garcia. Sebastian Garcia, a self-made billionaire with a guarded heart, finds himself drawn to the fiery and independent Ava, despite their seemingly opposite worlds. As the owner of luxurious hotels and resorts worldwide, he is used to being in control. But Ava's infectious spirit and undeniable beauty threaten to unravel the carefully constructed walls around his heart. Their initial encounter sparks an intense clash of wills, with their respective worlds colliding in a battle of words and fiery exchanges. Ava and Sebastian find themselves entangled in a passionate game of cat and mouse, each determined to outwit and outmaneuver the other. Little do they know that beneath the surface of their heated banter lies a smoldering desire neither can resist. As they embark on a thrilling adventure through the picturesque landscapes of Santa Fe, their hearts become entwined, and the line between love and hate begins to blur. Together, they explore ancient ruins, breathtaking beaches, and hidden gems, each moment deepening their connection. But when a secret from Sebastian's past threatens to destroy everything they've built, Ava must decide whether to let go of her fears and trust in their love, or retreat to the safety of her solitary adventures. Will Ava and Sebastian surrender to the alluring power of love and bridge the vast divide between their worlds? Can two souls from different walks of life find a way to overcome their differences and create a lasting bond?

Solène pensait avoir enfin gagné son combat lorsqu'elle tomba enceinte après des années de chagrin. Mais son bonheur vola en éclats lorsqu'elle surprit son mari en train de le tromper, une autre femme portant ce qu'il croyait être son enfant. Dévastée et humiliée, elle courut… droit dans les bras de Lucien, son béguin d'enfance. Une nuit de réconfort se transforma en quelque chose de plus, quelque chose qui les lia à jamais. Car l'enfant qui grandissait en elle n'appartenait pas à son mari. Il appartenait à Lucien. Mais Lucien n'est pas un homme ordinaire. C'est un hybride maudit, un être qui arpente la terre depuis 999 ans, attendant la seule femme capable à la fois de le sauver et de le détruire. Solène pensait fuir la trahison, mais ce qu'elle découvrit fut un monde de sombres secrets, de malédictions immortelles et un amour assez puissant pour les briser tous les deux. Solène parviendra-t-elle à accepter la vérité sur la véritable nature de Lucien ? Ou son amour sera-t-il précisément ce qui le détruira ?

Evelyn Ward never imagined that a routine walk home could shatter her life. Taken from her small Oregon town, she’s thrown into a velvet prison known as The Bidding Room, an elite underground auction where innocence is rare, and the most powerful men in the world come to buy it. Dressed like a doll, paraded as prey, Evelyn is thrust into a world of wealth, cruelty, and obsession. What should have ended in despair becomes the start of something more twisted - because the man who buys her isn’t a collector or a sadist. He’s something far worse. Lucien Moretti - The Devil of Verona - rules a vast criminal empire, built on fear and blood. He doesn’t pay for what he wants. He takes it. Yet something about Evelyn stops him. A silent challenge in her eyes, a trembling defiance that speaks louder than screams. He buys her not for pleasure - but to destroy what is pure. Except she doesn’t break. And that enrages him more than he expected. Their lives spiral in a dangerous dance of power and obsession. Lucien's enemies circle like vultures, and his own people begin to question his judgment. Evelyn isn’t just a girl anymore - she’s a symbol of his weakness, and they want to exploit that. As Evelyn is drawn deeper into the mafia world, her morality blurs. Can she resist becoming like them? Or is the darkness already inside her? In a story of violence, betrayal, and unnatural love, Evelyn and Lucien are caught in a storm they may not survive. And even if they do - what will be left of them?

WARNING: THIS STORY CONTAINS SEXUAL SCENES. Antonius Altamirano had everything a man could wish for; wealth, vast properties, and a name in the business industry. But then the problem was, he has a very complicated relationship with women. Hindi niya kayang umiwas sa tukso. He’s a good man, but he can easily be tempted. He had to marry Selene Arnaiz, one of the wealthiest and most famous actresses of her generation. It was a marriage for convenience, for Niu it was to save face from all his investors, and for Selene, it was for her fame and career. But Niu had a secret, he has been in a long-time relationship with Dr. Leann Zubiri, the best surgeon in the country. Niu claimed to be in love with her. Leann was contented to being his mistress for she was really in love with him. She can take it, being not the legal wife, as long as Niu would spare time for her. Niu doesn’t want to add more complication to his relationship with Selene and Leann, but Kate Cadelina entered the picture and shook his world. Niu didn’t expect that he’ll be attracted head over heels with the sassy secretary of her sister-in-law. She’s like a breath of fresh air that gave relief from all the stress in his life. Niu was never been this confused his whole life. Being married to a woman he didn’t love and having a mistress was a huge trouble already. How can he handle this now that he wanted Kate to be part of his life? Who will he choose? The woman he married? Or the woman he claimed that he was in love with? Or Kate, his beautiful ray of sunshine that gives light to his chaotic world?

Serena, jeune femme de 23 ans, gourou prometteur du secteur technologique, a vu sa vie basculer lorsqu'elle est tombée amoureuse de Julian, un jeune tech prometteur du même secteur. Elle était prête à abandonner ses rêves dans l'espoir qu'il lui offre une vie digne d'être vécue. Julian était la meilleure chose qui soit arrivée à Serena. Il était aimant, gentil, travailleur et attentionné. Tout a basculé lorsque Serena a réalisé qu'il n'était pas celui qu'elle prétendait être. Julian utilisait Serena comme un pion pour la tromper. Serena a été dévastée d'apprendre qu'il n'était pas l'homme qu'elle pensait avoir épousé. C'était un serpent vert dans l'herbe verte, mais il était déjà trop tard. Julian avait manipulé Serena pour qu'elle vende ses parts dans le groupe de sociétés de Seju. Une société qui lui appartenait, mais qu'il dirigeait. Il utilise l'argent pour bâtir son propre empire. Lisez pour découvrir comment elle a réussi à faire tomber Julian et à restaurer son empire déchu. Serait-elle capable de réussir dans sa quête de vengeance ?