What Is The Setting Of The Story

She blankly stares at the unfamiliar ceiling. 'Didn't I die?! I'm sure I cut my wrist. I felt it! I watched my blood flow before I blacked out! What's happening?!' She is Raine, an orphan who died by her own hands... Now she's given a new life and a family. A life in ancient times.Author: Please excuse my lapses on grammar as I am an amateur writer.

In the small town of Eastwood, the mysterious disappearance of 12-year-old Daniel from his abusive family had left a void that no one could fill. Over a decade later, Daniel, now a suave, enigmatic billionaire arms dealer, returns to Eastwood with two purposes in mind: to reconcile with his past, particularly with his beloved younger sister, and to wage a secret war against the dangerous underbelly of the town. His first encounter in town is with Kate, a beautiful waitress with a challenging life of her own. They're immediately drawn to each other, sharing a connection that neither can explain. But with this connection come complications: Kate is tied to a world Daniel is fighting against, with a looming arranged marriage to a millionaire who has dark secrets. As Daniel delves deeper into the town's affairs, he uncovers a network of narcotics trade, child traffickers, and corrupt officials. All the while, he keeps his true identity hidden, trying to get closer to his family without revealing himself. Kate becomes both his anchor and his weakness. Her association with the town's malevolent forces, especially her fiancé, threatens to tear them apart. However, as they grow closer, their combined strength becomes a force to reckon with. Throughout their journey, they'll face intense challenges, both from external enemies and internal demons. The town of Eastwood will witness a storm of love, action, betrayal, and redemption. But the question remains: can love truly conquer all, even the shadows of a tortured past?

Ephemeral -- A Modern Love Story revolves around a woman named Soleil navigating through the annals of life as it coincides with the concept of love that was taught to her by her Uncle: that love can be written on sticky notes, baked into the burned edges of brownies, or found in the triplet progressions in a jazz song. A story in which she will realize that love goes beyond the scattered pieces of a puzzle or the bruised skin of apples.

“Is that how you thank me for saving your ass?” I could feel his warm breath against my skin, a mix of mint and alcohol. His face was clearer now as the moonlight spilled on us. * * * * * Betrayed, broke, betrothed. Savannah McGrathy lost it all after her father's death shattered her once perfect world. Her stepmother and stepsister changed from the loving family she once knew, stripping her of everything she had. Betrayed by her boyfriend and stepsister and now, betrothed to the ruthless billionaire Diego Montenegro, she is hopeless with no way out. But Diego has a secret from a masked party five years ago—the one night that changed everything. He is obsessed and hopelessly in love. He remembers her clearly but Savannah has no idea they've met before. Now, he will do whatever it takes to protect her, not just from her enemies but from the demons within himself.

When hard-edged business tycoon, Arthur Wilson, crosses paths with , Eleanor Smith, their worlds collide in unexpected ways. Despite their vastly different backgrounds and personalities, they soon find themselves drawn to one another, each hoping to heal from their troubled pasts. But as they navigate the challenges of their budding relationship, they must also confront their own demons and learn to let go of old grudges. Will they be able to overcome the odds and build a future together, or will past mistakes tear them apart? Find out in this steamy, emotional romance about love, forgiveness, and second chances.

Banyak kasus kematian yang pada akhirnya berhasil Setya ungkap, bukan semata ia sengaja mencari petunjuk untuk membantu kepolisian. Hanya saja mereka sendiri yang datang untuk meminta pertolongan padanya. Tak jarang mereka datang tanpa tahu tempat, di mana pun bisa datang jika ada kesempatan, memperlihatkan diri dengan bentuk mereka yang bermacam rupa dari yang biasa saja hingga yang bisa membuat perut mual. Hal itu sudah biasa bagi Setya, ia akan membantu para arwah yang datang menemuinya dan melakukan hal yang bisa membuat mereka tenang.

**He was her dream. Now he’s her nightmare.** Madeleine never forgot the man from the gardens. Five years ago, Dom was her fleeting escape. A quiet, thoughtful soul who saw her as more than just a girl in a convent. They whispered dreams under the moonlight, shared stolen moments that meant nothing and everything. Then he vanished, leaving her questioning everything. Now, trapped in the world she swore she’d never belong to, she comes face-to-face with the man who once made her believe in something pure. But Dom doesn’t exist. In his place stands Rafael Andoletti. A ruthless mafia don who rules with fear. A man whispered about in the darkest corners of the city. The man who just forced her to drink poison in a room full of criminals. At first, she’s just another threat to him. A would-be assassin. Then he remembers her, and he spares her life. Rafael never wanted this life. He was forced into this world of darkness, but seeing Madeleine ignites one undeniable truth. He’ll never let her go. She’s horrified by the monster he became. He’s consumed by the woman who gives him a glimpse of the man he could have been. She wants to run. He won’t allow it. Because she was always meant to be his… and Rafael is ready to burn the world down to keep her.

If we psychologically damage an individual beyond repair, what will be the consequence of it? We all have a limit to the amount of mental and psychological stress we can take. Once the stress exceeds the limit, we’ll reach our breaking point. What happens after that is a mystery no one can solve, or is it? Lydia Johnson faces a similar situation. She is a complex young woman who faces a downfall stemming from the mental and physical abuse of her father and siblings, the negligence of her mother, and a chilling secret. From abused to loved, to abused again--that’s how life is for Lydia. Her family taught her only one lesson: emotions are for the weak and the weak don’t have a place in this world. With each kill, Lydia atones for the loss of her innocence by getting rid of another emotion and also rids the world of someone undeserving of her love and forgiveness. What lengths will she go to, for revenge, and prove her resilience? Will she ever be able to live her life like a normal person again? Or will she continue killing everyone until her own death?

“This thing you are doing to me, I have no idea what it is. I just want to feel it forever.” Romero declared his face void of its usual strictness. This was the first time Imade was seeing him show something close to emotion. It was beautiful. ______ Imade has never had a problem being the "IT" girl, in fact, she bodied it effortlessly. She had enough hate from her family members and that was enough to keep her going. It was one thing to be living your dreams and it was another thing to be rudely pulled out and pushed into a deep web of lies woven by your parents. Imade's perfect life was thrown into deep chaos when she was forced to marry the dark lord Romero Vaughan. Her whole life was put on hold and she was introduced to a world she thought was all myth. More chaos when she finds out that the dark lord hated her and the peak was when she finds herself falling deeply for him.

"Kau dah gila ke! Perkara ni bukan boleh buat main-main?" - Hara "Alah, memanglah tapi kau tak sayang aku ke?" - Sara Di antara hubungan adik-beradik dan percintaan yang manakah menjadi keutamaan? Ikatan adik-beradik adalah sebuah perkara yang tidak dapat dijual beli dengan wang ringgit. 🍂🍂🍂 "Aku terima kau bukan sebab aku boleh terima kau tapi sebab ini aturan keluarga kita." - Jong In. "Tak mengapa, saya faham." - Hara Namun, bagaimana pula dengan kisah cinta yang baru tumbuh mekar tanpa diri sendiri sedari akan kebahagiaan yang sedang dirasai itu? 🍂🍂🍂 "Abang terlalu manjakan budak tu! Tengok apa dah jadi, abang masih nak lebihkan dia?" - Mama "Cakaplah apa awak nak cakap, saya dah tak tahu nak buat apa lagi supaya awak faham" - Ayah Dalam waktu yang sama, status diri ini sering menjadi persoalan kepasa mereka yang tidak dapat menerima kenyataan pahit ini.