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Raya Morphon had just transferred to the prestigious new high school in S-City after receiving a scholarship to her old school. Determined to make her poor father proud, who was raising her after her mother's death, Rania didn't expect her dream and determination to crumble after the most influential boy in the school, Gregory Faerber, stood in her way. Rania walked home from school to find several people gathered in their compound, including the uncles and aunts she hadn't seen in years. Her heart skipped a beat. "What's going on here?" she asked, her heart pounding, but instead of receiving an answer, she received a slap from her aunt that hit her directly. "We congratulate you on the forfeit you won, you dirty whore. My brother just died because of you, and you dare show up here?" "What... My father died? I left him safe and sound before I went, and I didn't do anything wrong." "Oh yeah? Look at this!" Her aunt handed her the phone, and what she saw paralyzed her. "Raya Morphon, San-city high school student, is porn actress of the year." That was the headline of the viral video of her in the middle of a pornographic scene. She was trembling all over, tears streaming from her eyes. She didn't want to imagine her father's shock after seeing this. "Where is my father?" "You're not even allowed to see him, even after his death. You're a disgrace to the Morphon family, and you must leave the premises as I speak. Don't even dare show up at his funeral." Rania was chased out of her father's house, all because of Gregory. Barely an hour ago, she told him she was pregnant by him; she didn't expect him to go viral with the video he recorded. Now that she had nowhere else to go, would she have an abortion? Would she go to the author of her misfortune to take charge of her pregnancy?
The first rays of sunshine were slowly seeping into the little house. Livia was fast asleep, but the touch of the sun on her face woke her up. She stretched for a long time, yawning, before jumping to her feet. Glancing at her phone, she realized it was already 6am. No time to lose. There were chores waiting for her. She didn't have the luxury of staying in bed; every day was a struggle for survival.
She went to the small window in her room and looked, as she did every morning, at the gigantic house that stood across the street. Through the glass, she saw figures inside, sitting at the dining room table, quietly eating their breakfast. Her heart sank. She saw herself in their place, savoring a morning without worry, without having to worry about what was going to happen next.
- Eat while you can, but don't forget that one day I'll be back to take back what's mine, she thought, clenching her fists. The memory of her parents and the house they'd lost still haunted her. But one day, she would get back what was rightfully hers. She was certain of it.
She lost herself in thought, until a vibration interrupted her calm. Her telephone. She picked it up without looking to see who was calling.
- Paulo, I'll be with you in a moment. I've just woken up, leave me alone for a while.
- Looks like Queen Livia doesn't remember what day it is today. But hey, hello to you too and... happy birthday!" he replied, mockingly.
Livia rolled her eyes.
- Nonsense. I told you I never celebrated my birthday. I didn't even know it was today.
- In that case, you should thank me, because I think I'm the first one to wish you that," he insisted, still cheerful.
- Thanks anyway, even if I didn't ask you to do it," she replied, a slight smile grazing her lips in spite of herself.
- I'll do it as long as you're here with me. Listen, you can't hold a grudge against life. It's your birthday, we've got to celebrate! he said enthusiastically.
Livia closed her eyes for a moment. She'd never been one for celebrating birthdays. Not when she felt that everything had been taken away from her, that life had robbed her of what she thought she was entitled to.
- I'll never celebrate my birthday while my opponents enjoy my father's money, while I have to work like a slave to support myself," she said in a cold voice, her words full of resentment.
Paulo remained silent for a moment. Then, in a calmer voice, he replied:
- You and I both know there's no way your uncle will let this go. He'll never give you your inheritance. So forget it.
- Can you imagine?" she replied bitterly. I understand that you're very poor, that you're not used to these sacrifices, but you don't know what it's like. It's easy to talk when you've got nothing to lose.
- I know you're suffering, Livia. But you can't go on like this. Life isn't fair, but you can't control everything. You've got to move on. For yourself. For your future. I'll be there for you, whatever happens, you know that," he said, his tone full of sincerity.
She dropped onto her bed, a heavy silence settling between them. She didn't want to hear this, but part of her knew he was right. Life wouldn't stop, and she had to move on.
- Thank you, Paulo," she finally murmured, calmer. I'll give it a try. But I can't promise anything.
- Okay, okay, miss, I'm sorry, I didn't mean to offend you. Today's your birthday, so you'd better get here as soon as possible, because I've got a present for you," says Paolo, his tone lighter but with a hint of teasing.
- Okay, Paolo, I'll come, but I'm not going to hear you sing "Happy Birthday", you'll get a kick in the belly, Livia replied, smiling in spite of herself.
- Understood, I wouldn't want you to punch me in the stomach, so I won't sing, I'll just give you your present silently.
- Good boy, then let me get ready, I'll join you in a few minutes," she said, amused.
She hung up, then stared at the phone on the small table for a moment, her eyes turning to the big house across the street. The house, the very house that belonged to her, the inheritance her father had left her before he died. But her uncle, greedy and cruel, had taken possession of everything, driving her out of the family home from the age of five. Since then, Livia had lived in poverty, alone, struggling every day to survive.
She remembered the days when she wandered from house to house, begging for a little bread or water. Her father's house, full of riches and treasures, had become a symbol of pain and injustice. She had often watched the others, through the windows of her little hut, seeing them eating hearty meals, living normal lives, while she contented herself with dreaming of a better life.
She'd never been to school, never known the warmth of a real family. When she fell ill, it was to her uncle that she turned, but he left no room for pity. He forced her to work even harder, to do household chores in exchange for a little money for her care. It was the only way she could survive.
But deep down, Livia knew it would all end one day. She was growing up, and with age came understanding. She swore to herself that one day, she would do everything in her power to recover her father's legacy and restore his name.
After these thoughts, she stood up, determined. She headed for the small kitchen, quickly prepared something to eat, then headed for the bathroom. A cold bath to wake up, refresh and prepare for what lay ahead. Once she was ready, she put on her jacket and left her cabin. cab and climbed aboard, her gaze fixed on the future.
The Empire of Darkness In the shadows of the city, Gabriel Moretti reigns over one of Europe's most feared criminal empires. Cold, ruthless, and dangerously intelligent, he controls everything-until he meets Alba Ricci, a woman with a fiery gaze and a past shrouded in secrets. Once a brilliant surgeon, Alba now operates as an underground doctor for criminals, hiding from the life she abandoned. But fate has other plans. When Gabriel is ambushed and left for dead, she is forced to save him. From that moment, their fates are entangled. Gabriel is drawn to her in ways he can't explain. She challenges him, resists him, and refuses to submit. He doesn't believe in weakness-but Alba becomes his greatest obsession. Meanwhile, Alba is running from a past even darker than Gabriel's. Her father, Don Ricci, one of the most powerful mafia leaders in Italy, is hunting her down, determined to reclaim the daughter who betrayed him. As war erupts between rival factions, betrayal lurks within Gabriel's own ranks. Enemies strike from all sides, and trust becomes a dangerous gamble. But amid the bloodshed and deception, a passion ignites between Gabriel and Alba-one that could destroy them both. They are fire and ice, power and defiance. In a world where love is a liability and death is a constant shadow, they must decide: will they destroy each other, or will they rewrite the rules of the underworld together? In the mafia, love is always a dangerous game... and every passion has a price.
Raya Morphon had just transferred to the prestigious new S-town high school after receiving a scholarship to her old one. Determined to make her poor father proud by educating her after her mother's death, Rania didn't expect her dream and determination to crumble after the most influential boy in high school stood in her way - Gregory Faerber. Rania returned home after school to find several people gathered in their plot, and the aunts and uncles she hadn't seen in years were present. Her heart missed a beat. "What's going on here?" she asked, her heart racing, but instead of receiving an answer, she received a slap from her aunt who knocked her straight down. "We congratulate you on the forfeit you've won, you dirty whore. My brother just died because of you and you dare show up here?" "What... My father's dead? I left him in good health before I left and I didn't do anything wrong." "Oh yeah? Look at this!" Her aunt handed her the phone and what she saw paralyzed her. "San-city high school student Raya Morphon is porn actress of the year." That was the headline on the viral video of her in the middle of a pornographic scene. She trembled with all her soul, tears streaming from her eyes. She didn't want to imagine her father's shock after seeing this." "Where's my father?" "You're not even allowed to see him even after he's dead, you're a disgrace to the Morphon family and you must leave the premises as I speak, don't you dare show your face at his funeral." Raya was chased out of her father's house, all because of Gregory. Barely an hour since she told him she was pregnant with his child, she hadn't expected him to go viral with the video he recorded. Now that she had nowhere else to go, would she have an abortion? Or will she go to the man who caused her unhappiness and take charge of her pregnancy?
In Lothlann Continent, talent in martial arts won cultivators respect. Darren Chu, a mediocre talent in martial arts, was deemed a loser by everyone. His status changed when a fireball fell from the sky and hit him on the head. He cheated death. Empowered with the ability to assimilate other creatures' talent, Darren sought to better himself and seek vengeance against those who had wronged his family, including his little sister. "You will kneel in front of me one day," swore the future lord of martial arts.
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.
Blurb "Part your legs for me, princess" Alpha Damian humored huskily like he was intoxicated, I whimpered as he voice sents a jolts of emotions round my body. An emotion that I wasn't supposed to feel. Selene was 18 years old when she found out that Alpha Jasper of the Silver Crescent pack was her mate at her Awakening ceremony. Being a reject with no parents she lived with him for over one year as a slave and he never acknowledged her as his mate because he couldn't accept a reject as his mate. On her 20th birthday, her mate not only rejected her and chose her best friend; Imogen, as his new mate, but he also sold Selene to the most feared Alpha; Alpha Damian of the Crimson Moon pack whom everyone referred to as a beast. Not knowing why Alpha Damian chose to buy her, she can only resign herself to fate. What has the moon goddess installed for me again? Is this the freedom she solely crave for? Will she be tied down with the shackles of the unknown?
Lyric had spent her life being hated. Bullied for her scarred face and hated by everyone-including her own mate-she was always told she was ugly. Her mate only kept her around to gain territory, and the moment he got what he wanted, he rejected her, leaving her broken and alone. Then, she met him. The first man to call her beautiful. The first man to show her what it felt like to be loved. It was only one night, but it changed everything. For Lyric, he was a saint, a savior. For him, she was the only woman that had ever made him cum in bed-a problem he had been battling for years. Lyric thought her life would finally be different, but like everyone else in her life, he lied. And when she found out who he really was, she realized he wasn't just dangerous-he was the kind of man you don't escape from. Lyric wanted to run. She wanted freedom. But she desired to navigate her way and take back her respect, to rise above the ashes. Eventually, she was forced into a dark world she didn't wish to get involved with.
Rachel used to think that her devotion would win Brian over one day, but she was proven wrong when his true love returned. Rachel had endured it all—from standing alone at the altar to dragging herself to the hospital for an emergency treatment. Everyone thought she was crazy to give up so much of herself for someone who didn’t return her feelings. But when Brian received news of Rachel’s terminal illness and realized she didn’t have long to live, he completely broke down. "I forbid you to die!" Rachel just smiled. She no longer needed him. "I will finally be free."
He told her to call him Daddy. Not because he earned it, but because he fucking owned her. The moment she signed that contract, she stopped being a woman with dignity and became his filthy little plaything. His holes to use. His mess to ruin. He didn't just fuck her, he rewired her. Stripped her clean of boundaries and filled her with sin. Every punishment made her scream. Every game dragged her deeper into his twisted world. And the way he praised her... Good girl. She should've run the first time he said it. But Daddy doesn't let his toys leave. He breaks them until they beg to stay. ** Mia's life changed the night she let a stranger ruin her. One night. She never expected to see him again. Until she walked into her new job... and her boss turned around. Ace.Her one-night sin in a thousand-dollar suit. Only this time, he wasn't asking her to be his assistant. She was to be his wife.