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Married To The Gateman by Aishatuh_M
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She could feel the pain slowly overcoming her soul. The agony, the grief, taking over all that she once thought was alive in her. She felt so empty that she was sure her whole body will echo if someone was to shake her. But she stood, rigid as though a hundred years old tree, clinging onto the only thing that made her alive; her eyeglasses. Through those glasses, she had seen things she had wished she could erase. She had hated the things she once loved, places she once cherished and the man she grew up to love. It didn't matter who he was to her, his role in her life or even the title he possessed. She was going to take revenge, she was going to make him regret, she was going to make her father cry right before her eyes! But what if he chose to add more pain to her aching wounds? The day he declared her married to a gateman, the strings left attaching her with him were forcefully cut off. And she was certain even if it would take her till eternity, so long as she stayed married to the gateman, her father would never know what happiness felt like!
A Trial On Love by Aishatuh_M
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In the remote village of Dumurkul, Rayhan had life pretty hard. She's simply a teenage Fulani girl that knew pain in all shades, and all she wanted was to further her education. Her life savior came in the form of an NYSC Corp member named Dr Kurfi. Her innocent heart couldn't resist throbbing a bit at his sight, nor his kindness and when he smiled calling her 'Yar Fulani'? Rayhan's brittle heart shrunk and she was instantly enthralled! She called him 'Dan Bature' because to her, no man has ever looked this handsome! Agony fell upon her life so strong she fancied her death. And what her heart once felt for Nameer, it turned into sheer hatred churning her insides. She hated him as much as she was enticed by him before. And she avowed never to forgive him, even if a life was to be on the line...hers included. Fate wasn't about to let the duo be. As they met again but she wasn't that girl anymore. Despite the hatred she showed to him, Nameer knew he hadn't found her simply to lose her again. He was ready to fight...maybe A Trial On Love could be the price he'd pay to have her. And oh, what a trial it was!
UNCOUTHLY ATTACHED  by aishatu_xx
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Copyright © 2019. All rights reserved. FALAK: In a village where every girl must marry at the age of fifteen, a girl finds herself in a challenging situation, as no one is willing to marry her due to reasons unknown to her and her father. Her stepmother made sure to flaunt and taunt her at every chance, showcasing her daughters' husbands and children. Despite this, she remained undeterred, focusing on studying for her WAEC exams, hoping to find a way to escape to university. At seventeen, she is in grade 11 and faced with the decision to pay for the WAEC exams if they have the money or wait another year if they don't. The school fees are free, which is why she's still attending. Life doesn't always grant one's desires, and she eventually dropped out when her father stated he couldn't afford to pay for her WAEC, forcing her to abandon her dreams. SHADDAD: In a palace where he must learn the etiquettes of being the next king and is next in line to the throne of Kano state, Shaddad faces immense expectations. He has been groomed on how to be a king and act accordingly. He has absorbed these teachings and conforms to people's expectations. At the age of twenty-seven, he holds a bachelor's degree in business, preparing to manage the family business before ascending the throne. Yet, that's not all; he is also a skilled cardiologist. Despite possessing status, looks, fame, intelligence, and wealth, he remains indifferent to the allure of a lavish lifestyle. The world of fame only brings him pain, though he does not complain, having nothing to lament. People perceive him as having a disorder due to his limited interactions. What transpires when the vivacious Falak encounters the stoic Shaddad? Can she break through his emotional barriers, or will she be overwhelmed? Will she get a glimpse of his true self, or will she remain lost in the darkness? Will her unconventional love for him deepen, or will it forever remain brash? No plagiarizing of this book! Aishatu.
Acceptance: A Nigerian Love Story  by xieykhalil
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He grew up in Nigeria She grew up in Saudi Arabia She's an open book He has a closed heart She hates complicated things He doesn't even know what is complicated and what's not. She's a chatterbox and she's fascinated by the fact that he doesn't get mouth odour from his extreme silence. Or is she just too noisy to know that he actually talks too. She accepts reality easily He get confused & depressed then locks his soul just because its hard to accept reality. He lost his loved ones She lost her world But she recovered while he's still finding it hard to recover. They have one thing in common though. They are both doctors. Is he ever going to accept qadr? Will he open up his heart? Will he accept a new love?
When Skies Are Exposed by farslimah
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COMPLETED ✔️✔️ ** "10 years! You have been lying to me for 10 whole years. Every single thing about you was a lie. How could you think I'd listen to anything you have to say now." She paused, lips quivering. "I'll never know if anything you say is a lie or not." Naima cried out. Tawfiq had nothing to say to justify his mistake but he just wanted to explain everything to her. To make her understand him and why he did what he did. Why he hid the truth. There was only one thing left to do. If she wouldn't listen to him then he would have to give her the one thing that would explain everything on it's own. ** "I'm tired. I just want everything to stop. I want you to be here... with me." Naima said over the phone. "You know it's impossible. At least for now. For your safety and mine. Have faith. Okay? We'll see each other soon." The person on the other side replied. "But... But..." Naima tried to explain but was cut off. "I love you, Naima but I have to go. Bye." The line went dead. ** After ten years, Tawfiq's biggest secret has been revealed. A battle for forgiveness and to make a firm stand with his final decision. Ayisha won't rest till she gets her way and Naima might never forgive him. But there are still secrets in the dark. Past lovers and relationships you never thought were possible. The sorrow. The happiness. The deaths. All because of an unbreakable bond between two different people. Naima hides a secret. What makes her secret different from Tawfiq's? Even after all the secrets are EXPOSED, some will still remain HIDDEN. A novel that will break your heart into two, cry and smile at once. This is the story of Tawfiq and Naima. The battle for a final stand. [This can't be read as a stand alone. Hidden must be read first] Book 2 of The Secret Series Started: DECEMBER 2018 Ended: APRIL 2019
Mark of an Alpha's Mate  by the_atticwriter
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COMPLETED ✔️ Previously known as Lean On Me ★ Meet Cassandra The beautiful 1 month old who was given up for temporary adoption by her parents for protection from the rouges. She grows under the care of her foster parents and brother until they unfortunately get into an accident bringing Cassandra closer to her destiny. She learns at a very young age, to honor the trust and love of a loved one through her childhood best friend. ★ Meet Jace The young Alpha player of the most powerful pack in the whole of North America whose destiny is tied to that of his mate. He's that kind who loves the hot ladies, the cool cars and the partying. He mixes love with lust and gets the pretty girl. His supposing love doesn't last long. As we all know, old habits die hard. Join the two intriguing characters as they make their journey through the drama, comedy, friendship, love and the dark pain of the past. MARK OF AN ALPHA'S MATE Full book available on GoodNovel ~Akosua ♥
The Bridal Agreement by the_atticwriter
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COMPLETED ✔️(Editing Soon) "Marry me." I nearly spill my latte on the nicest dress I own. "Are you out of your mind?! We just met... plus I don't even like your face!" "It doesn't have to be real." I set my latte down and look at him. "No woman wants a fake marriage Mr. Mardell. Be less of a dumbass and find yourself a nice girl who'll kiss your ass even when you're ghosts." "Look, don't flatter yourself" he goes leaning back in his seat. "You just happen to fit the description I gave the press and my family. And I don't like your face either." I copy his move and lean back against my seat. "I'd rather slam my tongue in a car door, sir." The words hit him. "Good day... and good luck finding a brainless girl to marry you." I grab my purse and head towards the door. "$20,000 a week" he blurts out. I halt and whirl around. "What?" "I'll give you $20,000 every week for a month..." He walks out from behind his desk. "... if you agree to do this with me." $20,000 every week for an 'I do'? Which happens to be fake too? $80,000 in a month to play dress up for one of the youngest and richest CEO's in the world? "So what do you say?" His silky voice swims through my thoughts. "You wanna get hitched for some money? You know your family needs it." He just had to play the poor family card. "So do we have a deal? Or I should go on and keep making you lose your jobs before you even start?" He had a smirk on his face. God, I hate him! But that money could help us a whole lot. I glare at him and extend a hand towards him. "Deal." ✄--------------------------------------------------------- No one ever realizes the implications of messing around with the famous 'Always and Forever' promise until they're cornered with no escape... except the one through their own hell. Join Noelle and Keith as they embark on this intriguing adventure to find themselves and escape the threats. #1 in deceit - 17/06/2023 #1 in graduate -14/02/2023 ~Ako
Mark of an Alpha's Queen  by the_atticwriter
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COMPLETED ✔️ Previously known as Catch Cassandra and Jace... Remember how their story went? But hold on... this isn't about them. None of this is about them. ★ Meet Alexandra; the youngest daughter of Cassandra and Jace. She's overprotected since birth because she's not like the rest of her family. Her good heart leads her to make the big sacrifice of leaving the home she's always known, to help her mate lead his pack. But this sacrifice backfires and almost ruins her. She gets a second chance at everything and comes to learn that life isn't a bed of roses... like she was made to believe. And that some people were never meant to win. ----------------------- ★ Meet Colton; crowned prince of Illyria. He takes everything and everyone for granted... including Alexandra; his mate. Unlike Alexandra, Colton never learns that life's not a bed of roses. Until life itself hits him where it really hurts. ------------------------ ★ And then there's Noah; not a prince... but the first full-blood primordial. He's given the chance at true happiness when he meets Alexandra. But sometimes we're our own demons... and when Noah realizes that, it's probably too late. ------------------------- Join Alexandra... as she embarks on the journey of self-discovery. All the while... as her love is tested beyond measure. Will history repeat itself like it did for her parents? Or will she be forced to rewrite the stars? MARK OF AN ALPHA'S QUEEN ~Akosua ♥
You, my Punishment (Islamic Story) by sssilentscreamsss
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"I know that we will never be a real couple, but we can at least be nice to each other Aneel" I told him. I've had enough. Tears were starting to prick my eyes, but I didn't let them fall. He looked over at me in a weird expression. Like if I died in front of him, he wouldn't care. "You don't get it, do you?! I. will. never. love. you! I will never care for you. You wait, every day, for me to come home and have dinner with you like normal couples do- you are pathetic. You are nothing! Absolutely nothing to me. You are not even worth my words. You are a loser who has nobody- your parents? They are just like me. They knew that you were worthless and wanted to get rid of you" he said angrily. I was not angry at him. He was telling the truth. I'm nothing. Never was, never will. I nodded. He was right. He was so damn right. Sahra Ali is eighteen years old when she gets married. It was not a marriage out of love, no, she was forced into it. Shre grew up being abused. Her parents sold her for money. No parent would do that, so are her so called parents her real parents? She is trying to survive this marriage, because she believes in Allah and knows that He had a good reason that He gave her all these pain. Aneel Osman is a badboy who wants nothing to do with Islam. He was a muslim when he was younger, but when something bad happened, he blamed Allah for it. Deep inside he knows that it is wrong, but shoves that thought away. He began doing the things Allah prohibited. There was no one to hold onto or to pull him out. He kept falling and falling. And when he has to deal with that girl his parents wants him to marry, he is losing himself more and more. Read the description in the book for the fully version! This is a short draft! ~ Salaam guys, this story is edited! Almost everything has CHANGED and it is now a mature story. I like how it turned out. Thank you for all your support! It still contains small grammar mistakes. You have been warned:)
With hearts, Destined. by farslimah
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COMPLETED ✔️✔️ "I don't want to argue with you, Z." Karim gritted out. "Stop calling me that, Karim." Zaira growled. "Do not refer to me by my name. You'll refer to me with my title. We aren't even friends to begin with." Zaira glared and Karim glared back with the same intensity. "Give him to me willingly and I won't send this any further, Z. I'll even give you the chance to see him. I'm being generous even for you. So just take my offer." Karim said calmly. "You've got to be crazy. Why on Earth would I give him to you? What do you even want him for?" Zaira said angrily. Karim exhaled. "I see. My lawyers will be in touch with you soon. They'll try to settle this privately with you. But if you still decide to be stubborn then we will meet in court in the coming weeks. I won't be so generous then." Karim turned away without waiting for her to speak and walked out of the house. He shuffled through the snow which got into his shoes. He hated snow. The car door to the back was already opened for him to enter. "Let's go. And get my chief attorney on the line." Karim told Ali. "Yes Sir." He closed his eyes and inhaled deeply before exhaling. And with the escape of breath from his lungs came a lone tear from his eye. For the first time in a while, he allowed the tear to drop. ** They knew they were paired from the very beginning but destiny didn't side with them. Pain was etched into their daily lives. Yet none would back down from what they thought was necessary. Pain was a small price to pay. Lies and secrets. Pain and sorrow. Love and Passion. Continue the journey of a not so happily ever after fairytale. Because happily ever after existed in only fairytales. And this was not a fairytale. **This can't be read as a stand-alone. You have to read With Souls, Paired first. This is the sequel to it.** Book 4 of The Secret Series Started: March 2021 Ended: