❝My love will drown you to the depths of the sea.❞ Furat bin Kiyan, the fleet admiral of Al Andalus, is a spy and a rebel on a mission to kill the caliph of Cordoba and claim the throne for himself. But finds himself in trouble at the hands of Rahaf bint Motassem, the caliph's sister. ★ started: april 4, 2023. completed: -

In a world where light battles darkness, a brave 17-year-old girl dreams of a better future. Despite her hardships, she remains kind and strong, supporting her family. He is the mysterious heir to a vast business empire and leads a global mafia, trusting only his loyal secretary. When she saves him from danger, their lives intersect. Will this spark love, or will she become his obsession? ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- He pins her to a wall, his gaze intense. "You think you can just walk away from me? You belong to me, doll. Body, heart, and soul." Struggling against his grip, her eyes flashing with defiance, she retorts, "Let me go, you arrogant bastard!" He tightens his hold, his voice low and threatening. "You're mine, and no one else's. Remember that or suffer the consequences." Glaring up at him, her voice dripping with resentment, she counters, "I don't belong to anyone, especially not to you. Get your filthy hands off me!" His grip loosens slightly, a dangerous glint in his eyes. "You may resist, but you can't deny what's already true. You're drawn to me, just as I'm drawn to you. You can fight it all you want, but in the end, you'll come back to me." Her jaw clenches as she meets his gaze with defiance. "I'll never belong to someone who thinks they can control me. I'm not yours, and I never will be." A dark smirk plays on his lips. "We'll see about that, sweetheart. We'll see." ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- STARTED:- 31/8/2023 ENDED:- ------------- #4 in childhoodabuse ( 22/12/23)

❝ Let it go, qalbi. Even love must not touch what was born to wander.❞ Copyright Notice: Title: Al-Zahra Subtitle: A tale of love, redemption and deceit. Author: Tabna Usman All rights reserved. No part of this work may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted without written permission from the author, except brief quotations for reviews and noncommercial uses allowed by copyright law. Contact the author for permission requests. Disclaimer: This work is fictional and doesn't represent specific religions or cultures. Characters' beliefs don't endorse any faith. Depictions of cities and cultures are imaginative and not accurate reflections of reality.

When Alexis agrees to help the school's player, she must guard the secret that could unravel everything - even as unexpected feelings complicate the game. *** What happens when Alexis Dawson, the 'resident loser' of Redwood High, agrees to help the school's notorious player, Aaron Walker? How can she stop herself from falling for him? It isn't all love and romance - Alexis has a secret of her own. Join them on a journey of jealousy, betrayal, trust, friendship, and love. A little favour just got a whole lot more complicated. *** He was so close, his breath hit my lips. His eyes darted from my eyes to my lips. I stared intently, awaiting his next move. His lips fell near my ear. "Shut up and kiss me" He whispered roughly. A chill shot up my spine. I pulled back, staring at his eyes and leaned in...