Ginelle Hayes is orphaned, and after escaping her abusive guardian with a dark secret, she finds herself alone on the cruel streets of London. Then Eloise Ashford arrives to take the impoverished child under her care and back to her lavish plantation manor where she raises the skittish child as her own. He is an intense and challenging man, with dark secrets and a guarded heart. Dorian Don Ashford returns from sea, eager to seek the comforts of his manor home, only to find an unwanted distraction in the form of a small, orphan girl. As time transpires, the girl transforms into a remarkable beauty that stirs feelings unknown to Dorian, slowly thawing the ice around his heart. But when a sudden tragedy occurs, will it bring Dorian and Ginelle closer, will their desire and destiny bound them together in the thralls of love or will the past resurface and the perilous truths shatter their lives forever? Cover done by M_Rainberry.

Nine wasn't born to be an assassin. Too small they said. Too weak. Too disappointing. Against all odds she survives her Russian family, an aristocratic lineage of assassins that goes as back as Rasputin itself. As a second level assassin things start looking promising for her. Until she makes one little mistake. One mistake that attracts the Kings of Assassin's attention. Once her best friend, now her enemy, the King will stop at nothing until making her bend the knee. With the Assassins Guild hunting her down and only small chances of surviving the Assassin's version of the Olympics, Nine would have to face old nightmares and turn into the very beast she always fought not to be.

Short story outlining the causes of recession during yr 2008-2009

She entered the world with bang and realized her fire and strength through her birth. But when the stranger opened her eyes to a whole new world, she discovered that hidden fires are more potent. Come join me to live the story of Jwala- the daughter of Fire. Her trails, tribulations and what it means to realize that life is more than hardship and struggle and that Love does open a whole new Universe for you.

He's the notorious play boy. Alvin Scott junior, heir to the biggest oil and gas company all across the world. Which belongs to his father,Lucas Fernando Scott. Some says that he's a selfish, arrogant bastard who only care about himself. And he's not afraid to step on anyone who get in the way of what he desires. But is that all truth?... He consider himself a ladies man. Meet Brenda Howell a very beautiful, successful and responsible young lady. Who like any other woman get her fair share of heartbreak... her employee and close friends considered her a work alcoholic...and so turning a new page, her only aim is to continued getting her company ' Howell coffee industry Ltd' striving to the top. without having any distraction whatsoever. But can that really be the case?... That is until she meet him...

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Have you ever noticed your local Old Folks Club? Do you even know what an Old Folks Club (or OFC) is? One day, while eating breakfast and minding my own business at my local fast food eatery, I started noticing something I hadn't paid attention to since I was a kid. Once I started writing about what I saw, the rest of the story poured through my fingers as if it had been waiting years to come out. This story records my observations regarding OFCs in general, how you can tell if you're in the presence of a genuine OFC, various types of OFCs, and even if you qualify for "membership" in your local chapter of the OFC. My hope in writing this story is that you discover the nostalgia you may have forgotten since you were a child by observing once again your very own local Old Folks Clubs, and by learning a little something about the unique individuals that make up these amazing groups all across the country; thus, ultimately learning a bit more about yourself along the way. P.S. As I make more observations of my own local OFCs, I plan on adding onto this story in a special section for any updates. So check back often, and please be sure to comment, vote, and share if you like the story. P.P.S. Also, if you like this story, please check out my other stories here on Wattpad: http://www.wattpad.com/CireWordsmith Thanks for reading, Eric

I stood with my back to her, shielding her, and my murderous eyes stared down at the poor excuse of a man, promising unimaginable pain if he dared to move or even flinch. The enormity of control it took me to suppress the impulse to eradicate the piece of scum, who dared to even think about laying a hand on a woman, was inconceivable. My whole body was trembling with rage. The guy was intimidated by the fury in my eyes and stumbled back to his intoxicated friends who were too dazed to understand the situation. I was disappointed and relieved at the same time that the chaos didn't end in a fist fight. When I turned around to console her, she was gone. And as I looked around, I saw her back just leaving the bar through the entrance. I hurried out to follow her. She walked ahead of me aimlessly and disoriented like a wounded animal that had just escaped the claws of death. My heart ached for her. I found a kindred soul in her. She evidently had been wounded in the past. Just like me. But in an even worse way than I had been hurt, and it angered me, that someone had dared to harm her. *** Eden Marie Simmons is still recovering after escaping an abusive relationship when she meets Keane, the broody and enigmatic neighbor who is shrouded in mystery. Both are still being haunted by their past and are not ready for a new commitment, but when fate repeatedly puts them in each other's paths, they can't deny their attraction for each other. Life challenges them both with secrets, lies, and broken trusts, and confronts them with their pasts. They both must learn to be brave enough to love again. *** Story is previously called "Paradise Lies"