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Evelyn Ashford seemed to have it all: a loving family, a promising future and a love that lasted forever. But in one night, it was all torn apart. Framed for treason by the man she loved and the stepmother she trusted, Evie is plunged into darkness, her name unsullied and her soul in tatters. Left to rot in a berserk branch of a Neapolitan prison cell, she curses the world that turned its back on her, swearing vengeance as her life drains from her. But death is not the end. Revived in a forbidden ceremony, Evie wakes with dark powers beyond her control and a heart hardened by betrayal. Along the way, the mysterious sorceress Liora guides her as she embarks on a dangerous path to reclaim her life and kill those who had wronged her. But the more Evie learns, the more she realizes that the line separating justice from vengeance is razor thin and the price of the power she has gained may be her very soul. Friends become foes and foes become friends as Evie navigates the assassin underbelly of a magical world she was never meant to be a part of. But as she gets closer to her revenge, she also risks losing herself in the darkness. In a world where love and betrayal are two sides of a single coin, what will Evie be a savior or a monster? Ashes of Betrayal is a dark fantasy story about love, loss, and a burning desire for revenge. If you enjoyed The Shadows Between Us, The Cruel Prince, Red Queen, then you can't miss this latest from Carla de Guzman, which will leave you breathless to the last page.

In the beautiful world of Murkua where the power of an individual is tied to the strength of their soul, twin siblings, Aric and Astra, are born beneath the blood moon-a phenomenon that ensures they are Alpha Warriors, the first born in several centuries. As they grow up children they realize that they possess a very special connection which lets them to enhance their ability to the next level, making them invincible while they fight together. But where there is great power, there is dangerous possibility. Now has an ancient enemy, the Shadow Order, attempting to use their powers to awaken an ancient god of destruction. After a brutal raid leaves their parents murdered, the twins are forced to escape their tranquil mountain village. As Aric and Astra race to avenge their family and stop the Shadow Order, they find out secrets about their bloodline and a prophecy that could save or destroy their world. With war on the horizon, they have to untangle alliances, utilize their collaborative strength and battle their own insecurities and anxieties. But will their bond withstand betrayal, sacrifice, and destiny? Or will the undefeated twins finally face an opponent too strong to defeat?

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.

Rosalie Murdoch was devasted when her mate and the Alpha of the pack, Chris Reynolds betrays her taking someone else for his mate. Heartbroken she has a one night stand with the visiting alpha, Alex Greyson. Horrified, by her action, she tries to run away, only to be claimed by Greyson as his mate. But now, Chris her former mate wants her back. Stuck between the two Alpha, and an impending pack war. What would be Rosalie's fate?

She was a forbidden fruit and he loved to claim forbidden things. He knew she is off limit but he couldn't let go of the attraction that emerald orbs ignitted on him, a burning passion, that only her writhing body can subside. "I don't let people go that easily after messing with me, flower. I don't fucking care who that person is as long as they get on my bad side. And you've been messing with me from the time we have met and don't expect an ounce of mercy from me, Jasmine." his words were like venom and she felt like dying just by hearing it. What has she gotten herself into? Is there any way out of here? Can she make it out of here alive? There are no possibilities and that scares her, completely. "You've awakened the monster inside me, Jasmine. Now deal with it"

She is Shia Sheridan. She has no dreams. She doesn't know what she wants. No plans for life. But because of a mistake she owned up to, she ended up in a place she despised. The Titan Academy of Special Abilities. A school for those like her with special abilities. A place for extraordinary people she will never be like. Welcome to Academy of Special Abilities. "Because it takes more than power to be special."

An abandoned princess out for revenge... A powerful king in search of a bride... A hidden enemy lying in wait... An uprising approaching... In every tale of love and war, one must always come out the victor. But, How can you defeat something you can't even see? Elena has gone through so many unfair things in life. As a royal princess, she is treated no different from a commoner in her own home. She endured it all, until the day she found out she was to be paid a tribute to the blood king.... The blood king, a tyrant and a masochist, the person most feared in all the four kingdoms. No one has seen his face, and whoever does do not live to see the next day. Elena would rather die than to be given to him. But she alone can't suffer. As she goes to hell, she will drag them all with her! Revenge? that's her motto. Death? that's her best friend. No one can stop her! And not even the blood king!

I've never really had much. In all honesty, my life was pretty boring, until one stupid dare from my friends made me fall into another realm where vampires, werewolves, monsters and Dragons existed. I was sold as a slave and brought by the King himself. Sounded simple, right? Nothing about my new life was simple at all. I might be human but as it turns out, I'm a human with three dragon mates who just happen to be rulers of the strange word I found myself in. I was falling fast, but I learned from a young age that love always comes at a price.

Lost, abandoned, and armed with nothing but a mysterious backpack filled with random items from Earth, Dirk Robinson Jr. awakens in the magical realm of Magixah-a land where even the weakest adventurer can wield power far beyond his meager stats. At least, that's what everyone thinks. But when a simple stall owner accidentally uncovers ancient quests, befriends powerful companions, and stumbles upon a Divine Tree thought to be long destroyed, secrets begin to unravel. As his Guardian Screen insists he's nothing special, others start to see the terrifying truth: Dirk's real power surpasses legends. Salt, pepper, chocolate bars-and a level so high it breaks the system. In a world ruled by magic and status, can a man with convenience store freebies and unknown origins change the fate of an entire realm? A hilarious, heartwarming, and action-packed portal fantasy for fans of underdog heroes, overpowered secrets, and magical mishaps.

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.