"It all began in Casablanca, do you still remember?" the voice said. Stripped of everything he has and betrayed by his wife and bestfriend, a young, wealthy businessman sets out on a path of vengeance to get back what he's lost. Along the way, he discovers that the betrayal may have been part of a larger conspiracy, and he must decide whether to continue down his dark path or try to rebuild his life....but vengeance is a must!
The sun streamed through the curtains as the alarm blared, signaling the start of another busy day in the life of John Smith.
"Time to get ready for work." he said to himself as he stood up from the bed to get ready for the day.
He got up and took a shower, shaved, and got ready to get dressed in his usual crisp suit and tie. As he walked to the closet to get his suit, he noticed that his favorite tie was missing. It is the one he always wore on important days, and its absence was jarring. He went on to check the rest of the closet, but it was nowhere to be found. A sinking feeling came over me, and he felt like his whole world was shifting...slowly.
To an outside observer, a missing tie might seem insignificant. But for John, it was a sign that something was deeply wrong. He took pride in the order of his life, and every detail was meticulously organized. So when something was out of place, it sent up a red flag. Even the smallest deviation from his routine was cause for concern. So, he will always know, even when a pin has been moved. All assets of his are of great importance.
On his way downstairs for his normal routine of morning coffee before heading out, he started to have a sense of unease again, as if something was not quite right, but he couldn't put his finger on what it was.
As John walked into the kitchen, he noticed that the mug on the counter was not his usual one. It was a different color, and it was sitting in the wrong spot. He reached for the coffee pot, only to find that it was empty. His heart started to race as he wondered what was going on. Everything in the kitchen seemed slightly off, as if someone had been there without him knowing. A sense of unease crept over him, and he suddenly felt like he was being watched.
"What is going on?" He questioned out loud to himself as the feeling of anxiety slowly descended on him.
He decided to shove the thought aside and get on with his daily life. He took his coffee in the living room, sparing some precious time of his to watch the headlines of the morning news. Once he was done, he headed for the exit.
As John made his way to the garage, he noticed that the lights were off. It was unusual, as he always left them on for security. He paused for a moment, debating whether to go back inside. But then he heard a noise from the back of the garage. It sounded like someone was rummaging through the storage boxes. John's heart started to pound as he realized that he was not alone. Someone was in his house!
John's curiosity started to build up, fully engulfed with fear. He wanted to know who was rummaging through his storage boxes but his heart felt otherwise. He could feel the sweat dripping down his back and his palm clasping onto his briefcase were clammy with fear. He could hear his own ragged breathing and he had to force himself to take slow, steady breaths. Today has not been going the way it was supposed to and it made him feel disorganized. But John's curiosity was a beast, getting the better part of him. He decided to move forward to see who was there even though his heart was pounding with fear. It was the only way that he could get to work on time!
John walked towards the back of the garage door which led to his storage room, his hand trembling as he reached for the handle. He paused for a moment, not sure if he should continue. But then his curiosity won out, and he pulled the door open. As he stepped into the garage, filled with storage boxes, the first thing he saw was a shadow in the corner, a dark figure hunched over one of the boxes. He hurriedly turned on the lights to get a better view but as soon as he did, the figure was gone! He saw nothing more than just his storage boxes. This left him feeling even more perturbed at heart as he began to question his own sanity.
"What the fuck is going on?!" He yelled out loud in fear and fury, in the middle of the room, his pupils shifting rapidly from left to right.
He walked over to where he saw the figure standing earlier on, hoping to see some trail but there was nothing there and he began to freak out.
"Am I seeing things?" John questioned himself with his eyes downwardly.
"Get a grip of yourself and go to work, John!" He muttered to himself as he cleaned his face, running his hand through his hair and let out a deep sigh.
John headed back for his garage but nothing without throwing one last glance at the dark storage room before he locked it up, hoping to see the figure again. John arrives at his car, kick starts the engine and drives out of his garage. Heading for the gate, another calamity befell John.
As John heads for the gate he notices that the morning weather was not as bliss as it was earlier on, it felt like it was about to rain.
"Looks like it's going to be one heavy downpour." He muttered in his car whilst driving, his eyes staring at the sky.
He focused his gaze back on the road when suddenly, John hears a loud hiss from one of his tires, followed by a thump. He feels the car swerving as it loses air pressure, and he has to fight to keep it on the road. Just as he regains control, another tire starts to hiss and lose air. He begins to panic. He knows he needs to do something quickly, or the car will be in danger of crashing. He quickly and skillfully maneuvers the car to a side and pulls it to a stop, letting out a deep sigh of relief afterwards. John gets down to examine the damage done to his car tyres. His interest is piqued up by what he sees on the ground.
With his soft tone eyes widened in shock, he muttered the word "Nails" under his breath. He knelt down and saw dozens of nails scattered across the ground leading to his gate. He picked one up, turning it over in his hand, before he noticed the silhouette of a woman in the window of his car. Her eyes were menacing, and she was pointing a gun directly at him.
As John sees the woman pointing the gun at him, he freezes, unsure of what to do. He drops the nail to ground in panic while raising his hands up before the woman utters
"I am Maya Redfield and I have been hired to execute you!"
John is completely shocked and terrified, not sure of what to do or say.
"To Liam and Aurora... for your story will always live on in my heart." Aurora watched in horror as her father attacked her mother and charged at her to kill her. She never thought that her life would change on the night of the tragedy. She never imagined that one fateful night would change everything. When she begged Liam Anderson, a mysterious and powerful figure, to save her, she never imagined that he would offer her a marriage proposal in return. She was torn between her desperate need for safety and her reluctance to marry a man she hardly knew. Little did she know that accepting Liam's proposal would lead her into a world of romance, danger, and suspense, one where they would both have to fight for their life.
"Is-Is that a ring I see? Stephen, are you…engaged to her?" I stuttered, my voice trembling. I couldn't believe what I was seeing. My mind was reeling, trying to process the reality of the situation. Alia's world is turned upside down when she discovers that her boyfriend of three years has been cheating on her. Filled with anger and hurt, she reluctantly attends a high society event, where she runs into Stephen again. They get into a bitter argument, and in a fit of pique, Alia claims that she has a new boyfriend - a man she doesn't even know. But this man, who turns out to be the dashing and enigmatic CEO of Xu Empires, Christopher Tao Xu, is more than happy to play along with Alia's charade. As Christopher and Alia continue their charade, they begin to develop real feelings for each other. But as they grow closer, Alia's ex-boyfriend, Stephen, becomes increasingly jealous and vengeful. He starts to plot against the blossoming relationship, putting Alia's safety in jeopardy. Will Alia and Christopher's love survive? Or will Stephen's scheming tear them apart?
“Oh, here he comes! You know him, right? Christopher Tao Xu, CEO of Xu Empires, Heir to the Golden Estate! I don't date broke guys!” Alia said to spite Stephen with a satisfying grip on her lips. After watching her relationship of three years go done the drain because her boyfriend cheated on her, Alia Moon Crust, trying to get back at him get Christopher entangled in a lovers' feud. But what happens when entanglement turns into love? Will Alia give in to Christopher? What happens when he finds out that she is the woman he has been chasing for two years? What happens when Stephen decides to strike back.
“Get married to my son if you ever want your father to be released!” Mr. Carter uttered the very words that would end up turning my life around. I knew he wasn't joking. The look on his face was all the evidence I needed. I knew I had to do it because it was the only choice I have left, but... I'll not go down without a fight! "I, Althea Ruiz, swear on my life that I will never get married to Adam Wilson!" I said out loud, my voice echoing through the room. "We'll see about that!" Adam said through the phone. *With blood on the line and an arranged marriage as ransom, Althea has to make the most difficult choice of her life; abandon her boyfriend of six years and get married to a man that no one has seen for the last ten years. What could go wrong?
Charlee was left at the altar and became a laughingstock. She tried to keep her head high, but ultimately lost it when she received a sex tape of her fiance and her half-sister. Devastated, she ended up spending a wild night with a hot stranger. It was supposed to be one-time thing, but he kept popping up, helping her with projects and revenge, all while flirting with her constantly. Charlee soon realized that it was nice having him around, until her ex suddenly appeared at her door, begging for another chance. Her tycoon lover asked, “Who will you choose? Think carefully before you answer.”
"Love is blind!" Lucinda abandoned her beautiful and comfortable life because of a man. She married him and slaved off for him for three long years. One day, the scales finally fell off her eyes. She realized that all her efforts were in vain. Her husband, Nathaniel still treated her like shit. All he cared about was his lover. "Enough is enough! I quit wasting my years with an ungrateful man!" Lucinda's heart was shattered into many pieces, but she summoned up the courage to ask for a divorce. The news caused a stir online! A filthy rich young woman recently got divorced? She was a good catch! Countless CEOs and handsome young men immediately swarmed to her like bees to honey! Nathaniel couldn't take it anymore. He held a press conference and begged with teary eyes, "I love you, Lucinda. I can't live without you. Please come back to me." Would Lucinda give him a second chance? Read to find out!
After being kicked out of her home, Harlee learned she wasn't the biological daughter of her family. Rumors had it that her impoverished biological family favored sons and planned to profit from her return. Unexpectedly, her real father was a zillionaire, catapulting her into immense wealth and making her the most cherished member of the family. While they anticipated her disgrace, Harlee secretly held design patents worth billions. Celebrated for her brilliance, she was invited to mentor in a national astronomy group, drew interest from wealthy suitors, and caught the eye of a mysterious figure, ascending to legendary status.
My family was on the poverty line and had no way to support me in college. I had to work part-time every day just to make ends meet and afford to get into the university. That was when I met her—the pretty girl in my class that every boy dreamt of asking out. I was well aware she was out of my league. Nevertheless, I mustered all my courage and bravely told her that I had fallen for her. To my surprise, she agreed to be my girlfriend. With the sweetest smile I had ever seen, she told me that she wanted my first gift for her to be the latest and top-of-the-line iPhone. I worked like a dog and even did my classmates’ laundry to save up. My hard work eventually paid off after a month. I finally got to buy what she wanted. But as I was wrapping my gift, I saw her in the dressing room, making out with the captain of the basketball team. She then heartlessly made fun of my inadequacy and made a fool out of me. To make things worse, the guy whom she cheated on me with even punched me in the face. Desperation washed over me, but there was nothing I could do but lie on the floor as they trampled on my feelings. But then, my father called me out of the blue, and my life turned upside down. It turned out that I was a billionaire's son.
In the previous life, Maggie Johnson was so cowardly, gullible and stupid that she was coaxed by her fiance and stepsister and then broke her legs and lost everything including her fortune, love and even life. However, she was so lucky that she was reborn in the year before everything happened. Since her life restarted, how could she repeat a previous tragedy? Therefore, in this life, she took the opportunity to improve herself and take revenge on the ones who had ever insulted her. Facing the people who had humiliated her previously, she became smart and experienced to break their frames and tricks that had caused her to hurt in the previous life. Finally, no one could stop her pace to amaze the world any more.
Janice, the long-forgotten legitimate heiress, made her way back to her family, pouring her heart into winning their hearts. Yet, she had to relinquish her very identity, her academic credentials, and her creative works to her foster sister. In return for her sacrifices, she found no warmth, only deeper neglect. Resolute, Janice vowed to cut off all emotional bonds. Transformed, she now stood as a master of martial arts, adept in eight languages, an esteemed medical expert, and a celebrated designer. With newfound resolve, she declared, "From this day forward, no one in this family shall cross me."