What Lies Between Novels & Stories

Title: The Lie Genre: Romantic Fiction Plot Idea: Aurora "Rory" Thompson, a successful event planner, falls for her client, Julian Blackwood, a charming and wealthy businessman. As their relationship deepens, Rory discovers a shocking secret: Julian's entire identity is a fabrication. Torn between her love for him and her outrage at his deception, Rory must navigate the complex web of lies and uncover the truth about Julian's past. Chapter 1 Aurora "Rory" Thompson stared at the sleek, black business card on her desk. Julian Blackwood, CEO of Blackwood Enterprises. She had never heard of him or his company, but the hefty retainer f*e he offered to plan his charity gala was too enticing to res

I blink and look at Felicia. “Why wouldn’t I be?” She hesitates carefully. “You seem distracted.” I almost laugh. Distracted. Right. Definitely not because Alexander Sterling decided to bulldoze back into my life with flowers, cheesecake, and emotional damage. “Focus on your tablet, Felicia.” “Yes, ma’am.” But I catch the tiny smile she hides afterward. Traitor. Bridgewood Heights is not a building yet. It is possibility. Wide stretches of cleared land spread across the site beneath the harsh morning sun. White chalk markings and string lines divide sections of earth into future structures only architects and engineers can fully visualize.

he said, lowering his voice. "Look, Brent!" I giggled, pointing towards the huge machines in front of us and the different tubes attached to it. Was Mom baking a ridiculously huge cake? Maybe, there was a surprise waiting for us while Mom was just trying to hide it. I wonder what it was, was it a big teddy bear again, paired pj's, box of potato chips, or lots of iron man stuffs? I was about to call him again when he shifted towards the next box in front of us.

"Oy." They flinched, Mijo who's trying to sleep on Era's thigh stood up, shocked. Even Flute who knew someone sat beside him, nearly jumped hearing Yuri's deep voice. They all turned their heads to what it seemed like a paint melting where Yuri slowly showed up. Ah, Yuri and her ability to copy colors and patterns. "I just remembered. Under Ela's bed..." she stopped and looked at each of them seriously. "Underneath, there were paintings. Dark. Bloody. Full of misery." 💜

I was the liar. But none of that mattered now anymore. I only wanted to get my medicine as soon as possible so that my body would hurt a little less. I picked up the money and got on the bus to the hospital. Traffic was bad for a while. A long line of trucks with Jennings family donation banners stretched down the road. Only after I saw a video on my phone did I learn that they were medical supplies James had donated to the countryside.