In the midst of a peaceful slumber, a student of Bahelm Institute is startled by an unexpected visitor - a magnificent dragon accompanied by her rider. As he wakes up, the memory of the dream lingers in his mind, leaving him with an insatiable curiosity to seek out the mysterious duo. Driven by his desire to uncover the truth, the student embarks on a perilous quest to find the dragon and her rider, braving unknown dangers and facing unexpected challenges along the way. Will he be able to unravel the secrets of his dream and discover the truth behind the dragon's visit?
Every day I dream, every day I see myself high up in the skies.
I see the world all of it, I see how beautiful the world is. I feel closer to the sun, I feel closer to everything, and I am in bliss.
What if I told you my dreams are real, it is not a thought in my head where I go to hide but a place in the future which I have already been
No matter what I say, you won't believe me, no one will, I do believe me, I do believe the air brushing my skin, these white scales that tear through the wind, this saddle that holds me steady I do believe it is not a dream.
Because this is my world now, this is where I live, this is the only place I am happy.
this is my truth. this is my peace.
But not for long, my eyes slowly open to see my aunt's face her expression blank, and her white hair falling over her face, there is no smile, no frown, nothing. just as she had been ever since I was a child.
The only time she had talked for long was when she told me my father's name and my mother's name.
She never told me anything about them I never asked as I could see her eyes each time she called their names. And I mean the only time she called their names.
I could see the hurt in her eyes and the pain reborn as her thoughts wandered.
My aunt had taken care of me ever since I was a baby, I was hoping to take care of her now.
Find a good boy and fall in love and get married, she would be peaceful knowing she had raised me right, and maybe if the family grew bigger she will fall in love with life again, but all these plans had fallen with me on a faithful afternoon, I and Lily had gone to tend to our sheep's together.
Until one of my lambs got stuck on the side steep of a steep hill, it was normal for me, it was an easy thing to do as I had done it countless times and succeeded but this time my luck had run out and I was bare and feeling the air rush past me as my weight pulled me downwards, I could see my end, I could feel my heart race as the rocks below looked me in the eye, just for a moment I wished she had told me, I wished I had met them even though it was once before whatever happened to them.
I was lucky something caught my cloth for a split second and then it let me go again, I thought I was saved, I thought the rocks would not get to touch me but I was wrong, I hear a thud, it is my body hitting the ground, I don't hear any bones break, the only thing I hear is Lily shouting if I am okay.
My eyes close and I wake up in my aunt's room, I don't know how I got here, but I am here anyway.
I can't tell for how many nights or days I have been asleep before I woke up before I became this before everyone began to call me 'Fay the cripple who lives with her mad aunt' I wished they would forget about me or my aunt but for some reason, we became the only two names in the town and my aunt never seemed to one day rebuke anyone for their words.
I can hear the rumor from my window I can hear them chirper like birds hitting on wood.
Aunt Anna puts the towel away and brings breakfast closer to me.
The funny thing here is I can only use my eyes and ears, the rest of my body seemed not to know me anymore.
My feet are numb, and my hands don't move either, Aunt Anna places her hand one under my neck and the other supporting my body as she heaves me into a seating position.
I can hear her breath like she just finished racing against a horse, she puts me on her chest and began to feed me. I don't grumble.
I eat and smile, I don't want her to feel bad, she has been through a lot and she is still going through something worse.
I try to be brave because she is brave I try to be like her, I eat eagerly hoping it would end quickly and she would be set at ease.
I feel tears dropping, but I don't hear her sob, I don't see her face.
I feel my heart squeeze, and I understand the tears, they are not because I am a burden, I understand why they fall in silence, she feels like she will lose me too.
I wait until she adjusts my back on the bed before I kiss her cheek.
That is the only gesture I could offer, my hands could not wipe her tears so I let my dry lips graze her cheek.
She smiles and her face brightens, my heart skips and begins to pound faster.
For the first time in my life, my aunt smiled at me.
Will you teach me how to do that?
I asked her.
What?
To smile like you.
Her sobbing increased for some reason maybe I had said the wrong thing, I was only trying to make her smile more, I wanted her beautiful dimple to show itself often, and I wanted to see her eyes light up as they just did.
I am sorry I apologized, I did not mean to make you feel bad I tell her, I just loved the way you smiled, I could feel my heart glow.
Stop it she said and walked out of the house I have never seen her this way before and she had reacted to me more than I had hoped for.
I was anxious about where she was going and what she would do.
If I had legs right now I would run after her to make sure she was okay.
But now I am just stuck here, like a bag of hay.
Majid, a talented artist, never believed in love at first sight until he met Maria. Maria was everything he had ever wanted in a woman - beautiful, charming, and witty. Soon enough, they began a passionate relationship that seemed to be headed towards forever. However, things took a turn for the worse when Maria discovered that Majid was cheating on her. This shattered her trust and brought back traumas from a past relationship. Despite her heartache, Maria decided to leave Majid for good. But her heart continued to long for him, even as she tried to move on with her life. That was until she met Jamie Lawson, a charismatic man who she fell in love with. He was charming, successful, and everything she thought she wanted. However, Jamie had a secret that he had hidden from Maria and the world. He was a notorious kingpin, feared by many in the criminal underworld. When Maria discovered his true identity, she was thrown into a world of danger and intrigue. Will Maria stay with Jamie, knowing who he really is? Or will her lingering feelings for Majid pull her back towards him? Only time will tell in this gripping tale of love, loss, and second chances.
In the small town of Bloom Bottom, Willy Goodbooks lives a simple life with his wife, Mary, and daughter Raihana. Raihana, a powerful witch with multi-colored eyes, is ostracized by her peers and forced to hide her true powers. After her parents' passing, Raihana returns to her family home and lives a solitary life, practicing her craft secretly. But when people start disappearing from the town, the blame falls on Raihana, rumored to be a witch and in league with a pack of wolves. Detective Raymond Silverstein, an expert in paranormal cases, is sent to investigate the matter. As he delves deeper into the case, he discovers that Raihana is not the culprit but a victim of circumstances beyond her control. Raihana's powers are tied to the moon's cycles, and she transforms into a powerful wolf during the full moon. The disappearances result from her uncontrollable transformations, and Raymond realizes that he must work with Raihana to find a way to control her powers. Together, they uncover a plot by a rival coven to frame Raihana for the disappearances and take over the town. The coven has been working with a rogue pack of wolves, and they plan to unleash chaos on the town during the next full moon. Raihana and Raymond must work together to stop the coven and rogue pack before it's too late. With her powers and Raymond's investigative skills, they can expose the true culprits and save the town. In the end, Raihana gained acceptance from the town, and her powers were no longer hidden. She and Raymond continue to work together to protect the town from supernatural threats, and Raihana learns to control her powers and transform into a wolf at will.
Like always the sun had risen before rebecca had come to wake me up, knowing i was among the one percent of the one percent who did not have any worries in or so i thought. my eyes opened taking the ambience of beauty around me. Rebeeca smiled, my nanny, madam rebbeca as all the junior staff called her stood in front of my bed excited she screamed “birthday young miss!” smiling back, and raising my head gently. I sat there and watched madam rebbeca moved to the window to raise the blinds. “Your parents are downstairs waiting for you, i think they have thier suprises and gifts.”
With the future of his people in Kalenje's hands, and he must find a way to break the curse and end Ara's cycle of destruction. As the centuries pass, Kalenje travels the world, seeking answers and allies. He encounters other beings, both human and supernatural, who aid him in his quest. Along the way, he learns more about himself and his powers as the beast of Miko, and struggles with the weight of his immortality and the responsibility it brings. But as Kalenje gets closer to finding a solution to end Ara's curse, he realizes that the stakes are higher than he ever imagined. The fate of not just his people, but the entire world, rests on his shoulders. With time running out, Kalenje must make a final stand against Ara and her forces, and risk everything he has ever known for a chance at ending the cycle of destruction. In this epic tale of love, loss, and sacrifice, Kalenje's journey will captivate readers and leave them on the edge of their seats until the very last page. Will he succeed in breaking the curse and saving his people, or will he be doomed to an eternity of fighting a never-ending battle? Only time will tell in "The Beast of Miko."
Arnold Shaw, a man tired of his mundane life, marries billionaire Queenie Dale on the day they meet. However, their relationship takes a complicated turn when Queenie introduces Arnold to her lover and roommate, Christine. Queenie begins to develop feelings for Arnold, and the three find themselves in a love triangle. Meanwhile, Arnold learns that he was swapped at birth and that his wife is the true heir to her family's fortune. However, an investigation reveals that Queenie knew about the switch and married Arnold to keep the true heir in the dark. Despite these scandals, Queenie and Arnold try to save their company from being taken over by Christine and her brother.
COALESCENCE OF THE FIVE SERIES BOOK ONE: THE 5-TIME REJECTED GAMMA & THE LYCAN KING BOOK TWO: THE ROGUES WHO WENT ROGUE BOOK THREE: THE INDOMITABLE HUNTRESS & THE HARDENED DUKE *** BOOK ONE: After being rejected by 5 mates, Gamma Lucianne pleaded with the Moon Goddess to spare her from any further mate-bonds. To her dismay, she is being bonded for the sixth time. What’s worse is that her sixth-chance mate is the most powerful creature ruling over all werewolves and Lycans - the Lycan King himself. She is certain, dead certain, that a rejection would come sooner or later, though she hopes for it to be sooner. King Alexandar was ecstatic to meet his bonded mate, and couldn’t thank their Goddess enough for gifting him someone so perfect. However, he soon realizes that this gift is reluctant to accept him, and more than willing to sever their bond. He tries to connect with her but she seems so far away. He is desperate to get intimate with her but she seems reluctant to open up to him. He tries to tell her that he is willing to commit to her for the rest of his life but she doesn’t seem to believe him. He is pleading for a chance: a chance to get to know her; a chance to show her that he’s different; and a chance to love her. But when not-so-subtle crushes, jealous suitors, self-entitled Queen-wannabes, an old flame, a silent protector and a past wedding engagement threaten to jeopardize their relationship, will Lucianne and Xandar still choose to be together? Is their love strong enough to overcome everything and everyone? Or will Lucianne resort to enduring a sixth rejection from the one person she thought she could entrust her heart with?
Kara Martin was known as Miss Perfect. She was a beauty with good personality and successful career. Unfortunately, her life changed at one night. She was accused of adultery, losing her job, and abandoned by her fiance. The arrogant man who slept with her did not want to take responsibility. He even threatened to kill her if they met again. What's worse, Kara was pregnant with twins and she chose to give birth to them. Four and a half years later, Kara returned to work at a large company. As the secretary, she would frequently face their notorious CEO. Kara thought it wouldn't be a problem, but as it turned out ... the CEO was the father of the twins!
After two years of marriage, Sadie was finally pregnant. Filled with hope and joy, she was blindsided when Noah asked for a divorce. During a failed attempt on her life, Sadie found herself lying in a pool of blood, desperately calling Noah to ask him to save her and the baby. But her calls went unanswered. Shattered by his betrayal, she left the country. Time passed, and Sadie was about to be wed for a second time. Noah appeared in a frenzy and fell to his knees. "How dare you marry someone else after bearing my child?"
Joelle thought she could change Adrian's heart after three years of marriage, but she realized too late that it already belonged to another woman. "Give me a baby, and I'll set you free." The day Joelle went into labor, Adrian was traveling with his mistress on his private jet. "I don't care whom you love. My debt is paid. From now on, we have nothing to do with each other." Not long after Joelle left, Adrian found himself begging on his knees. "Please come back to me."
The whispers said that out of bitter jealousy, Hadley shoved Eric's beloved down the stairs, robbing the unborn child of life. To avenge, Eric forced Hadley abroad and completely cut her off. Years later, she reemerged, and they felt like strangers. When they met again, she was the nightclub's star, with men ready to pay fortunes just to glimpse her elusive performance. Unable to contain himself, Eric blocked her path, asking, "Is this truly how you earn a living now? Why not come back to me?" Hadley's lips curved faintly. "If you’re eager to see me, you’d better join the queue, darling."
P-please, I beg you. Come let's go tell Christian I had no hand in whatever happened, p-please." I clutched the lapel of his jacket desperately. "Let's go. You need to tell my husband you were paid." "Young lady, you're harassing me." His tone was cold and his stare granite. But I could care less. "You harassed me first! You had sex with me without my consent, my husband knows and now I'm pregnant with this child he doesn't want. You ruined my marriage! I-I hate you!" ************************************ Caught by her husband with another man on their matrimonial bed the morning after her birthday, Hailey Codza could not defend herself. As though it's not enough, she gets pregnant. Her enraged husband decides to pay her back for her infidelity by having an affair with his ex-girlfriend - Denise Kellers, the family Hailey never knew she had. Losing her family's wealth and company to her husband and his ex (now girlfriend), she is devastated, homeless and penniless as all her credit cards are blocked by her husband. She sees the man who is responsible for her pregnancy. The man she has no idea how he'd found his way to her matrimonial bed - Jared Johnson. Jared is annoyed when this strange woman disrupts his meeting and accuses him of ruining her life, marriage and impregnating her. It affects his business deals and having no choice, he marries her to calm the public whilst engaged to someone else. But he loathes her and allows his family treats her badly. Hailey who has fallen in love with Jared is broken when she can no longer take the humiliation. She signs the divorce papers and leaves, only to arrive six years later to the country as a self-made, secret billionaire and a mother of twins. Now her two ex-husbands are begging to have her back...