Guided Love

Kenneth and Chelsea, two high school students, share an impoverished and abused reality. In each other's arms, they find solace. When a chance encounter ignites a passion for fashion, their dreams of a better future take shape. Kenneth scrapes together money with odd jobs, and Chelsea babysits to pool their resources. Together, they transform their sewing class projects into real-world designs. Their journey begins with threadbare clothes and whispered dreams—they call their brand "TrendyEnd," a defiant statement against the poverty that binds them. While facing ridicule and stereotypes, Kenneth and Chelsea use the adversity as fuel to continue with their newfound business. They build a website and network with relentless determination. Their designs catch fire and ignite a passion in others who mirror their struggles. Now grown and out of high school, wealth replaces dirt, and hope blossoms alongside their love. But success comes with its own set of challenges: can their bond withstand the temptations that come with riches? Will their love story, stitched with dreams, unravel when betrayal rears its ugly head?

Ashley’s world is turned upside down when she falls for Joe, a man entangled in a dangerous web. Forced to confront a dark past he desperately wants to leave behind, they become targets in a ruthless game of betrayal. With Nick, a vengeful enemy, threatening to expose them all, Ashley’s tech skills and Joe’s underworld knowledge become their only weapons. As they fight for a future together, they must navigate a treacherous path, where love and danger collide in a desperate bid for freedom.

Rosheena, a vibrant artist, is swept off her feet by Sean, a mysterious man with a captivating charm. But as their romance deepens, a chilling truth emerges – Sean’s affections are laced with manipulation and control. Deception's Web is a heart-pounding story of deception, courage, and the fight to reclaim your life.

Mo Xuetong has lost everything. Her mother, her child, even her servants, have been killed. Betrayed, disfigured, and alone, she dies trying to destroy the people who deceived her… …and wakes up as a child again. Given a second chance, she vows to make things different. This time she will not be a naïve child. This time she is beautiful, cold, and willing to do whatever it takes to get revenge. But her plans are disrupted when she uncovers a thirty year old conspiracy that changes everything. Will she still be able to change her fate? And even if she does, will her new fate be any better, or will her hunger for revenge destroy her?

Fated, Alpha, King, Queen, Vampire, Dragons, Demons, and Witches Book One: His Beauty Queen She was a beauty queen with history, trying to live a new life in a big city. Little did she know, she is in for a big surprise destined to change her life forever. He is a king with a longing so soul-deep, craving for the gift he had been waiting for his entire existence. What will he do when he finally finds her? Is he willing to share all his secrets just to be with her? *** Book Two: His SilverHand She is the epitome of joy. Bubbly, adorable, and innocently sweet. All her life she had devoted herself to caring for her loved ones. All of a sudden, her dreams came true. No, there's no time for love. Food is her romance, cooking is her passion. But what if, unexpectedly love comes knocking on her door? Will she run or stay? He doesn't care for a mate. In fact, he doesn't care for romance at all. His energy is too much drained from managing his realm. He doesn't even have the energy to bed a woman. But what if, unexpectedly he meets his silver hand? Will he fight for her or let her slip through his fingers? *** Book Three: His Symphony She has no memory of him. Yet she dreams of him. The mind might forget but the heart will always remember. All his thoughts were of her. The beloved that he once left to save from himself. Too long have they waited. Too long have they suffered in silence. Will love conquers all when all has been forgotten? *** Book Four: Coming Soon *** Book Five: Coming Soon

"I told you to stay away," Evanora whispered, her voice wavering but defiant. Eros's cold smile widened. "You made your choice. You came to me, offered yourself that night. Now, you think you can run?" "It was supposed to be one night," she breathed, meeting his gaze. Eros traced her jawline, his voice low. "One night wasn't enough, tesoro. It never could be." She tried to pull away, but he caught her chin. "Look at me," he commanded. "You think I can let you walk away?" "I'm not yours," she whispered, trembling. His smile faded, turning dark. "You are. From the moment you gave yourself to me, Elena, you became mine. Body, mind, and soul." He pinned her against the wall, his lips brushing her ear. "And if I have to burn the world to keep you, I will." _________ Sometimes, a single mistake can either ruin your life or change it forever. Evanora Scott, the youngest and most powerful woman in New York City, had everything-a successful career respect, and control, and a singer as well an actress. But after finding her soon to be husband in bed with her best friend, she made a reckless decision. Heartbroken and drunk, she decided to give away the one thing she'd always guarded-her virginity. She chose the man in front of her, a stranger who radiated danger and mystery. Hypnotized by his charisma and the alcohol in her system, she surrendered herself to him, never expecting to see him again after that night. But she couldn't have been more wrong. She had fallen into the clutches of Eros Kane, the most feared billionaire of New Orleans. A man with more than just political power-he was the embodiment of terror and sin. In the mortal world, he was a billionaire with influence, but in the underworld, he was something far more dangerous. Lucifer. The King of Darkness. The creator of sin and ruler of aHell itself. After that one night, Eros couldn't forget her. She'd imprinted herself on his dark soul, and now, there was only one solution. She had to be his-forever. She has to become his wife....

Emberly, an esteemed scientist of the Imperial Federation, took her own life after completing important research. She was reborn, and just like in her first life, she was born into a wealthy family. She could’ve lived a carefree and prosperous life. However, the babies got mixed up in the hospital and she was taken home by another family from the countryside. Her foster parents later found out the truth and brought her to her real family, but they didn’t like her. Her evil adopted sister even loathed her. She was framed and ultimately, she died in prison. But in her next life, she refused to stay a coward and swore she would take revenge on all who wronged her. She would only care about those who were truly good to her and turn a blind eye to her heartless family. In one life, she had once experienced darkness and been trampled upon like an ant. In another, she had stood on top of the world. This time, she only wished to live for herself. As if a switch had gone on inside of her, she suddenly became the best at everything she put her mind to. He won the math contest, topped the college entrance exams, and solved an age old question... Later, she garnered countless scientific research achievements. People who had once slandered her and looked down on her cried bitterly and begged her for a patent authorization. She just sneered at them. No way! This was a world without faith, but the world put their faith in her. Austin, the heir to a powerful aristocratic family in the imperial capital, was cold-hearted and decisive. He scared anyone who laid eyes on him. Unbeknownst to everyone, he doted on one woman: Emberly. Nobody knew that his desire for her grew stronger with every passing day. She brought light to his originally dull and gloomy life.

Betrayed by her mate and exiled from her pack, Lyra's only crime was surviving the night that shattered her world. Pregnant, hunted, and left for dead, she faces the frozen wilderness until a violent storm leads her to Jarek-a lone wolf with eyes like smoldering amber and a past as dangerous as the sanctuary he offers. In the shadows of the reclusive Nightclaw Pack, Lyra finds uneasy refuge. But trust is a luxury she can't afford, not when rogue wolves stalk the borders and her unborn child's mysterious power threatens to ignite a war. Torn between the ghost of her first love and the pull of a man who awakens forbidden desires, Lyra must decide: guard her shattered heart, or risk it all for a second chance at a bond that could save-or destroy-them both. In a world where loyalty is written in blood and secrets bite deeper than fangs, can a rejected mate outrun her fate? Or will the truth of that cursed night bury her alive?

Die in Water and Revive in Fire Ji Hanyue was born of a general. On the evening when she married the Crown Prince, she was framed and pushed into a lake. Before she died, she was told that both her father and sister had been murdered. When she woke up in a fire, she found herself reincarnated as her cousin Qu Moying, a blind daughter of the Vice Minister of Works. With a hateful stepmother and sister, the poor girl lived in forsaken circumstances and used to be timid and isolated. The fire gave Ji Hanyue a new life and changed Qu Moying’s life. The vengeance started. In the previous life, Ji Hanyue married the Crown Prince, while in this one, she took the fancy of his uncle. What kind of marriage was waiting for her?

Warren arrived at the hotel, his heart racing as he got to the roof. Panic seized him when he didn't immediately see Anastasia. As he moved closer to the ledge, he finally spotted her-lying dangerously close to the edge, her body slack and seemingly on the brink of slipping into unconsciousness. The sight of the empty bottle of pills and whiskey shattered something inside him. "Oh, Ana," he whispered, his voice thick with anguish as he approached her. But then, in a moment that seemed to stretch into eternity, he saw her body begin to roll off the edge. The horror that gripped him turned his blood to ice. Without a second thought, Warren launched himself over the ledge after her, diving headfirst through the night air. The wind roared in his ears, but he moved with the precision of a bullet, closing the distance between them in a heartbeat. When he finally caught her, relief surged through him. Cradling her tightly in his arms, he expanded his angelic wings, the pure white feathers cutting through the darkness as he propelled them upward, away from prying eyes. __________________________________________________________________________________________ After the loss of her mother and the abuse she receives from her stepfamily, Anastasia finds herself living in a world where grief and betrayal are commonplace. She turns to her childhood best friend and first love, Bastian, for consolation. But after a tragic accident leaves him in a coma Anastasia's world crumbles as he passes away from his injuries. Warren, a mysterious angel, enters her life just when it seems hope is lost. Because he is harboring secrets that may change everything, his presence is both comforting and unsettling. As Anastasia is drawn further into a world of angels, demons, and ancient abilities, she learns a shocking family secret and danger lerks around every corner. Anastasia is at the core of it all. Worse, she harbors her own secret even she doesn't fully understand, one known only by her late mother and a few others. As her connection to Warren deepens, Anastasia is forced to confront the reality of her family's past and the supernatural forces determined to destroy everything she loves. In a race against time, Anastasia must decide whether to embrace her hidden destiny and face a terrifying future or risk losing everything-including the love that might just save her. Secrets, danger, and a forbidden love that transcends time and reality collide in this heart-pounding journey of self-discovery and survival.

Lyra is a spunky and resourceful young woman. On a fateful day, she learns she has been chosen - by tradition or fate - as the "bride" to be offered up to the werewolf alpha, who must have a bride in order to keep the peace between the pack and the humans. Reluctantly, Kale - the alpha werewolf - agrees to this ritual, but he has his reasons. Rather than being a savage beast, he bears the burden of protecting his pack against an ancient curse linked to the village. Kale's frosty demeanor contradicts a sense of duty and guilt about the centuries-old vendetta between wolves and humans. Through the union, Lyra gains more insight into the werewolf pack and their cursed past, and discovers truths about her own lineage that ties her to the wolves and their struggles. A new threat brings Lyra and Kale closer than ever. And you can learn more about how they tease out the origins of the curse and fight back against the forces threatening the destruction of their worlds.

“Are you drunk young lady?!” Mrs Wale asked Ayo “Shouldn't you be happy ma? that wasn't the reaction I was hoping for yunno” Ayo said then hiccuped. “Why did you drink?! who gave it to you?” Mrs Wale asked in anger. “And you, why did you let her drink?! is this what you teach my daughter?!!” Mrs Wale scolded Chisom and Joy “No aun--” “Safe it! I don't want to hear your excuses!” she yelled at them. “No mom! don't yell at my friends!!” Ayo scolded her mom. Mrs Wale held her by her hand and took her to a quieter place where no guest or media personnel was. “What is wrong with you? why are you so hell bent on disgracing me Ayomide?!” Mrs Wale asked “Me? disgrace you? hahaha, you're embarrassing yourself and enough for the entire family! This...” Ayo pointed around “... this isn't for me, it's for you!” “Stop saying that” Mrs Wale said gripping Ayo's arms and squeezing them, “I did all these for you and you are so ungrateful to even say thank you!” Mrs Wale scolded Ayo laughed mockingly “Thank you?! for what exactly? throwing a party I don't even like, making it a Barbie themed party when I don't like pink, inviting YOUR friends to MY party or saying you made me the woman I am today when you didn't EVEN FUCKING RAISE ME?!” Ayo poured out her heart, she was furious.

In today's digital age, mobile phones have become indispensable tools for communication, work, entertainment, and social interactions. While they can enhance connectivity, they also have the potential to disrupt personal relationships. One of the most significant impacts of mobile phones is the communication breakdown that often occurs between partners in a marriage or long-term relationship. This chapter explores how the overuse of mobile phones can damage communication, erode intimacy, and lead to misunderstandings.