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This novel talks about Jack, a shy teenager whose family have just moved to a new town. Despite the difficulties of fitting in, Jack soon finds himself connecting with a young girl called Lily, with whom he forms a deep bond. Before long, this connection deepens to love – but it is bittersweet, as Lily is gravely ill and time is running out. With heavy hearts and a sense of helplessness, Jack and his parents bid their farewells and leave the town, dealing with the pain of their loss. Upon relocating, Jack is met with the greatest surprise of his life – a girl who seemingly looks identical to his late girlfriend. Who is this mysterious girl? He wonders, as his entwined emotions of delight, puzzlement and heartache swell within. Jack soon finds himself on a journey of discovery and heartache, as he unravels the mystery of who this new girl is and what it all means for him. This is the story of Jack's quest to unravel the secrets of his past and seek out the hope of his future.
It was the 15th of april a beautiful day in the small town of Maple Grove. The sun was shining, the birds were chirping, and everything seemed perfect. I had just moved to town with my family, and was excited to start a new life. I was a shy, introverted boy who had never really had many friends before. But i was determined to make a fresh start and make some new friends.
As i walked through town, i saw a girl sitting on a bench reading a book. She was the most beautiful girl i had ever seen. Her name was Lily. I couldn't take his eyes off her. I was too shy to talk to her, so i just walked by and pretended not to notice her.
But i was so mesmerized by Lily and couldn't help but feel drawn to her. I knew i should keep walking, but i couldn't make himself do it. So i changed my course and headed for the bench where Lily was sitting. I was nervous, but was determined to make a good impression.
As i got closer, i noticed that Lily had long brown hair and blue eyes that sparkled in the sunlight. She looked up from her book and smiled at me. Man, i was so taken aback i couldn't believe it. I had never had a girl smile at me before.
I nervously stepped up to the bench and introduced himself as jack. Lily smiled and said her name was Lily. She asked me what k was doing in town and i told her i had just moved there with my family. She asked if i had made any friends yet and i told her i hadn't yet. She asked me if i would like to hang out with her and i eagerly agreed.
We talked and laughed for hours. Lily told me about the town and all of the fun things he could do. She was so friendly and welcoming. It felt like i had known her for years.
By the time we had to say goodbye, we had become fast friends. We made plans to hang out again the next day. I couldn't believe my luck. I had just moved to a new town and already found a friend.
I thanked Lily for being so kind and waved goodbye. I felt a warmth inside that he had never felt before. I knew that my life in Maple Grove was going to be better than i had ever imagined.
Jack is a shy teenager that finds love when he moves to a small town but months later the love of his life loss her life to a cureless illness now he's on a mission to let go of his griefs and move on but things aren't working out for him.
Trigger warning!!! Intended for mature readers who enjoy morally complex, slow-burn, poseesive, forbidden, dark romance that pushes boundaries. ***EXCERPT*** Blood everywhere. Trembling hands. "No!" My eyes blurred. His lifeless eyes stared back at me, his blood pooling at my feet. The man I loved-dead. Killed by the one person I could never escape - my stepbrother. *** Kasmine's life was never hers to begin with. Kester, her stepbrother, controlled and monitored her every move. At first, it was all sweet and brotherly until it began to turn into an obsession. Kester was the Alpha, and his word was law. No close friends. No boyfriends. No freedom. The only consolation Kasmine had was her twenty-first birthday, which was supposed to change everything. She dreamt of finding her mate, escaping the sickening control of Kester, and finally claiming her own life. But fate had other plans for her. On the night of her birthday, not only was she disappointed that she wasn't mated to the love of her life, but she found out that her mate was none other than him - Her tormentor. Her stepbrother. She'd rather die than be mated to a man whom she had known as her big brother all her life. A man who would do just anything to make sure she was his. But when love turns to obsession, and obsession turns to blood, how far can one girl run before she realizes there is nowhere else to run to?
Rosalynn's marriage to Brian wasn't what she envisioned it to be. Her husband, Brian, barely came home. He avoided her like a plague. Worse still, he was always in the news for dating numerous celebrities. Rosalynn persevered until she couldn't take it anymore. She upped and left after filing for a divorce. Everything changed days later. Brian took interest in a designer that worked for his company anonymously. From her profile, he could tell that she was brilliant and dazzling. He pulled the stops to find out her true identity. Little did he know that he was going to receive the greatest shocker of his life. Brian bit his finger with regret when he recalled his past actions and the woman he foolishly let go.
Blinded in a crash, Cary was rejected by every socialite—except Evelina, who married him without hesitation. Three years later, he regained his sight and ended their marriage. "We’ve already lost so many years. I won’t let her waste another one on me." Evelina signed the divorce papers without a word. Everyone mocked her fall—until they discovered that the miracle doctor, jewelry mogul, stock genius, top hacker, and the President's true daughter… were all her. When Cary came crawling back, a ruthless tycoon had him kicked out. "She's my wife now. Get lost."
When Zora was sick during the early days of her pregnancy, Ezrah was with his first love, Piper. When Zora got into an accident and called Ezrah, he said he was busy, when in actual fact, he was buying shoes for Piper. Zora lost her baby because of the accident, and throughout her stay at the hospital, Ezrah never showed up. She already knew that he didn't love her, but that was the last straw for the camel's back, and her fragile heart could not take it anymore. When Ezrah arrived home a few days after Zora was discharged from the hospital, he no longer met the woman who always greeted him with a smile and cared for him. Zora stood at the top of the stairs and yelled with a cold expression, "Good news, Ezrah! Our baby died in a car accident. There is nothing between us anymore, so let's get a divorce." The man who claimed not to have any feelings for Zora, being cold and distant towards her, and having asked her for a divorce twice, instantly panicked.
Brenna lived with her adoptive parents for twenty years, enduring their exploitation. When their real daughter appeared, they sent Brenna back to her true parents, thinking they were broke. In reality, her birth parents belonged to a top circle that her adoptive family could never reach. Hoping Brenna would fail, they gasped at her status: a global finance expert, a gifted engineer, the fastest racer... Was there any end to the identities she kept hidden? After her fiancé ended their engagement, Brenna met his twin brother. Unexpectedly, her ex-fiancé showed up, confessing his love...
Belinda thought after divorce, they would part ways for good - he could live his life on his own terms, while she could indulge in the rest of hers. However, fate had other plans in store. "My darling, I was wrong. Would you please come back to me?" The man, whom she once loved deeply, lowered his once proud head humbly. "I beg you to return to me." Belinda coldly pushed away the bouquet of flowers he had offered her and coolly replied, "It's too late. The bridge has been burned, and the ashes have long since scattered to the wind!"