Michael A.O

In the glittering world of the Nigerian elite, where empires are built on secrets and wealth is passed down like blood, the Maduakos reign supreme. Ruthless, revered, and deeply traditional, the dynasty protects its legacy at any cost, even if that cost is a son denied. Zayn Alaric Maduako was born into silence and casted aside by Chief Alaric Maduako, the billionaire patriarch who refused to acknowledge him. Raised by a discarded mother in the unforgiving slums of Lagos, Zayn learns early that survival demands more than strength. It requires control. Fueled by betrayal and a hunger to reclaim what was stolen, he fights his way from the gutters to the gates of power, determined to write his own name into the legacy that erased him. But power never comes clean. When Zayn crosses paths with Adanna Ojukwu, the poised and principled daughter of a rival dynasty, everything begins to unravel. She's promised to another man. He's forbidden by blood and ambition. Yet in each other, they find the only truth that can't be twisted: a love that threatens to destroy everything they've both been groomed to protect. As Zayn climbs closer to the throne that should have been his, he is forced to confront a dynasty drowning in deception and a dying father desperate to erase the past, a half-brother willing to kill for dominance, and a love that could either redeem him or ruin him forever. Every truth he uncovers sharpens the blade at his back. A Dynasty of Deceit is a sweeping tale of vengeance, legacy, and forbidden love in the ruthless world of Nigeria's billionaires, where loyalty is a mask, family is a weapon, and the greatest betrayal of all is the one written in your own blood.

In"The Billionaire Contracted Bride," struggling artist Emma Thompson ends up at a junction, frantic to save her family home from dispossession. At the point when strong tycoon Alexander Sterling proposes a marriage of comfort, it seems like the ideal arrangement. Nonetheless, their plan tests the limits of their feelings as an association surprisingly profound starts to frame. As embarrassment takes steps to uncover their hoax marriage, Emma and Alexander should face their actual sentiments and battle for an affection that rises above agreements. Will they conquer the chances and see as their joyfully ever later, or will their pasts and outer tensions destroy them? Jump into this energetic and charming sentiment where two hearts crash in the midst of mysteries, trust, and the extraordinary force of adoration.

The moralities and laws were all destroyed since the apocalypse came. During this time, even Hollywood celebrities, superstars, and supermodels were willing to spend a night with anyone in bed in exchange for a piece of bread. This was how horrible the situation was. But the good thing was, there were no constraints. You could do whatever you want. However, a world without order was hell. Human beings struggled to survive hunger and attacks of ferocious monsters every day. At night, I had to sleep with rotten corpses just to keep myself safe. During the day, I fought with monsters just to get a piece of cheap bread. I lived in this cruel world for twenty years, full of fear. And my agony only stopped when I was torn into pieces by a monster. Instead of feeling bad, I was even relieved. Finally, everything was over. However, I was wrong. My life didn't end there. I was able to open my eyes again, only to be shocked to find that I was in a peaceful university I went to twenty years ago. No more foul smell of blood, no rotten bodies, and no ferocious monsters. I could breathe fresh air and see energetic young men and women in front of me. Wasn't it incredible? I was joyful and excited. I didn't actually die. I was reborn and went back to the time a month before the apocalypse. Now that I was reborn, I must enjoy a month of peace and comfort. I couldn't let myself fall into despair again, so I had to be well-prepared. As a result, I didn't hesitate even to commit a crime. I found a man from a wealthy family who was about to become a supervillain. I pushed him off the cliff, took his wealth, and used it to everything I needed to set up my own base. This time, I would become the savior of mankind.

On her wedding day, Isla faced a series of disasters no bride could ever imagine. Her fiancé, Jeremy, dropped a bombshell in front of the entire congregation, revealing an explicit video of her and another man-a video she had no knowledge of or clue how it came to be. To make matters worse, Jeremy took things further by proposing to her sister right then and there. Devastated beyond belief, Isla ran out of the chapel-and his life-without looking back. She swore never to let herself be humiliated like that again and decided that love was no longer worth the risk. With her heart in pieces, she headed to the nearest bar to drown her sorrows in alcohol, where, in a haze of pain and anger, she met a handsome stranger. What was meant to be a fleeting escape turned into a one-night stand. She disappeared without a trace, determined to sever all ties with Jeremy. That included quitting her job at his father's company-she didn't want anything to do with him or his family anymore. As she searched for a new beginning, fate led her into the path of Jaxon Waverly. Jaxon Waverly-a billionaire CEO by day and a fearless Mafia leader by night. Isla becomes his secretary, unknown to her and Jaxon himself that she is Jaxon's long-lost love and unforgettable one-night-stand. Determined to win her over, Jaxon will stop at nothing to make her his wife.

A shiver of shock ran in the air. Some were intrigued, others intimidated and one totally paralyzed by the startling similarity of the deceased wife of the CEO *Joyce* and *Latifa*, the new highest stockholder of the Dutchman's Empire. Zack wanted to unravel the mystery of Latifa's secret identity and how it was connected with his wife's untimely death. Is it possible that Joyce is Latifa? What does she want by making this impromptu appearance? Who killed Joyce? What is the surprise secret to come out in the future?

In the blink of an eye, my life was forever altered when a single glance set in motion a series of events that would shape my destiny. Little did I know that this seemingly innocuous moment would ignite the fierce and primal instincts of a werewolf, sending him on a relentless pursuit to claim me as his mate. As the mate hunt ensues, I find myself imprisoned within the walls of a stranger's house, a helpless witness to his inescapable transformation into a formidable wolf. Trapped together, our lives now intricately intertwined, I am confronted with the terrifying reality that there is no escape from this new existence, for either of us. With the world as I once knew it slipping away, my indomitable spirit refuses to surrender. Faced with an unimaginable future, I am thrust into a desperate battle for survival. In this tumultuous journey, I must summon every ounce of strength and cunning to outwit a relentless predator and navigate the treacherous path that lies before me. As I confront the formidable challenges that await, my resolve to forge my own fate is unwavering. Will I succumb to the deadly forces at play, or will I find the strength within to emerge victorious? In this exhilarating tale of perseverance and resilience, the battle for survival becomes not just a fight for my life, but a battle against the very nature of existence itself.

He is powerful, older and my boss, a lethal combination. Job satisfaction has taken on a whole new meaning. When I lied on my resume, I didn't expect it to matter. I mean any child would love me; I was born to be a nanny. I applied for a position working for a woman, or so I thought. But Julian Masters is definitely all man...the kind you dream of licking chocolate from. The first day was bad. The kids were the spawn of the devil and I spied through a window and caught him doing something obscene.... and equally fascinating. The second day was worse, he caught me snooping in his bathroom cabinet in my skimpy pyjamas and all hell broke loose. On the third day, I ran over him in a golf cart. And by day four I had decided that I wanted that chocolate...all of it. Melted....on me. But intelligent, widowed Judges don't fall for ditzy nannies. Or do they?

Thedus Del Novan are well known as Dangerous and ruthless when it comes to business, well not only in business but also when it comes to a woman. He doesn't care about women but because he is old enough to have a family, but what? If he doesn't like women because to him women look like money.. It's not just because he doesn't know how to love, but what if he meets someone who is a woman he himself adopted? he's 29 yrs old rich and handsome man NBSB because no one has won the young man's heart yet Since he needed to have children, he adopted, he adopted a boy but he ended up with a girl He hates woman right but why he suddenly wants to possess her? it's supposed to hate her right?... He should hate all women, but what the hell f*ck! that girl is the only one who caught his interest and attention for the first time. the first and ever woman he ever wanted, but shit it feels wrong to own her. Because that girl is his soon to be daughter. Well that's bullshit! it's soon to be he's anyway. After all he is Del Novan. Thedus Del Novan can get anything he wants and Dhalia Selline Vera is no exception. Thedus Del novan will have her!Even Dhalia is soon to be his daughter!,no one can stop him not even d3ath!

Once a upon time they were a happy family. One accident changed it all. Mum and dad gone. Sister missing, Will they ever find her and bring her back? Is she safer with them or without them? Maybe letting her go is the best thing? The enemies are watching and waiting for the right time to break this family once again, Can they win the battle once again without losing anyone again?

Having some of the poems in the first edition of the poem collection, ‘The P.O.T (Poured Out Thoughts)’ published in several poetry magazines as High On Poems, Earthborne Magazine, Deadsnakes and so on, the author has ushered in the second, titled ‘The P.O.T (Poured Out Thoughts) ---The Reloaded. It is said to be ‘reloaded’ because there are other poems to be added to make this edition slightly richer than the first. With poems as ‘Out of the Box’, ‘Dad Loves Me’, ‘Heralding God’s Magnificence’ being published in notable poetry journals and magazines, the sequel is hoped to make an impact to the entire world, beginning with the readers. The Table of Contents has the additional poems that readers, who have read the first edition, would realize. They are intended to look into general issues, family, gender, parental, religious (Christian faith), children, love and personal/motivational. The aim behind this piece is simple. As said in the first edition, it is about entertaining, enlightening, inspiring or motivating and enabling people think for themselves. Worthy of Note: The author believes that subsequent edition(s) of the work would carry the above-stated aim.

In this gripping tale of love, ambition, and betrayal, a doctor finds himself at a crossroads when his banker wife refuses to have children after years of agreement. Desperate and out of options, he seeks help from those closest to him, triggering a chain of events that blurs the lines between loyalty and manipulation. When a young house help arrives, tensions rise, secrets unravel, and intentions are tested. The Wake-Up Call is a sharp, emotional story about what happens when communication breaks down, when ego overshadows love, and when one dramatic act forces a woman to confront the life, and marriage, she took for granted. Will their love survive the deception? Or is it already too late?