How long can a mother keep the father's identity from her child? Not that long if luck isn't on her side. ****** If being a mom was all about popping out a baby after 9 months of pregnancy, life would have been easier for Charlotte Garnett. Alas, it's not the case for her. When her baby has grown into a smart girl and starts questioning the father's absence, Charlotte's parenting is being tested. Her worst fear is having to tell her 7-year-old daughter that she was conceived in a one-night stand with a total stranger. Out of panic, Charlotte chooses to lie, promising herself she will tell the girl the truth when she's a little older. The best-laid plan turns to hell as fate decides to bring the man back into her life when she least expects it. And worse, he's the CEO she's cross with at her new workplace. Hell breaks loose. Charlotte is eventually confronted by her own lies. ****** Book 1 of the Surprise Series Start 14/03/2021 Finish 20/05/2021 =================

{Featured ×4} In the heart-pounding world of 2082, where laws bend and twist like shadows in the night, seventeen-year-old Bryan Adams is thrust into a whirlwind of mystery and danger. Tormented by relentless nightmares of his father's tragic demise, Bryan embarks on a quest for truth, unaware that the very essence of his existence hangs in the balance. Guided by the enigmatic Arnold, his father's mentor, Bryan plunges into the depths of the police force. But when a sinister message from the killer promises to unleash the cataclysmic HydrahepA virus upon the unsuspecting city of Barcelona, Bryan is thrust into a desperate race against time. Teamed up with the formidable Jessica and the unlikely ally Ethan, Bryan navigates a treacherous world where every step could be his last. As they unravel a diabolical conspiracy that pits science against religion, Bryan is pushed to the brink of his courage, confronting demons both within and without. With the clock ticking down to oblivion and the fate of millions hanging in the balance, every twist and turn threatens to plunge them into the abyss. 'Dungeon' is a heart-stopping rollercoaster of suspense and intrigue, gripping you in its vice-like grip until the very last page. Can Bryan unlock the truth in time to stop the shadows from swallowing them whole, or will they be consumed by darkness forever?

The last survivor of a massacre hides in a foreign city. Desperate and alone she looks for a way to continue her life and a way to preserve her family's culture. A young man struggles to solve a string of brutal killings in his city. As he looks further into the mystery, deeper magic than he believed possible reveals itself. Struggling against the expectations of his family name, a soldier looks to overthrow his uncle's tyrannical reign and save the lives of all under him.

The city of Etheria is known by all Etherians as the centre of the world. The lure of gold corrupts many to turn their righteous powers against the law and those who abide by it. The fine associates of Bradley and Bagshaw work hard day in and day out to bring these spoils of society into the loving embrace of law enforcement.

"Until my last breath" is a fictional story set in Toscana (Tuscany), Italy in the early 1900's. This book follows the lives of Lorenzo and Giovanni, who are two young best friends that have innocent fun as kids and as they grow up they realise how dark and dangerous the world really is. The people they meet, the things they do and the things they see, will benefit or disadvantage their own lives. There is one thing to remember, they don't live in a fairytale, they live in the real world. The book is written from the perspective of Lorenzo, therefore the writing gets better and more descriptive as he grows up, since his ability to communicate becomes stronger. "Until my last breath" touches on friendship, trust, love, jealousy and darkness. "I could smell the musty and sulfuric odor of the gunpowder, it reminded me of the old days. I couldn't hear any screams, it reminded me of the old days . I could sense that time had stopped, it reminded me of the old days. My eyes were clouded by fresh, warm blood. The butterfly started flying." Coming of Age Fiction. Historical fiction. World war 1. WW1. Adventure. Novel. Innocent. Romance. World War One fiction. WW1 fiction. Bad boy. Smart boy. teen romance. Teen & Young Adult Friendship Fiction. Historical Italian Fiction. Teen & Young Adult Exploration & Discovery Historical Fiction. Teen & Young Adult Historical Action & Adventure. 20th Century. Depression. Friendship. Small town.

Things are going great in Hell. Well, maybe not for Hopper, the young Head of Torturous Conditions. What was once a cushy executive role has devolved into a nightmare of paperwork, long board meetings, and getting repeatedly chewed out by Satan himself. Apparently things on earth are so bad that for the first time in the history of Hell, a majority of residents have rated their stay in eternal damnation favorably. Now it's up to Hopper to figure out how to fix this debacle, or else he can kiss his job goodbye. You do not want to know what happens to people who get fired in Hell.

If you blame the victim, then you stand for the perpetrator. - "Don't touch me!" She spat back, she felt his touch and she felt the anger boiling within her like hot lava. "You've got no right to touch me!" "I'm your fucking husband, Verena and you're mine!" He confessed his eyes filled with lust. He reached out for her, and she let his hands slowly caress her skin as he drew her closer. He pulled her body into his and she felt his arms wrap around her, holding her closely and gently. He kissed her with the passion and intensity of a man who had been holding a desire back for a long time. - Verena Bradbury's life took a treacherous turn after a fateful party. Little did she know that her innocent decision to enter a villa with five strangers would result in her becoming a criminal and spending four years behind bars. Upon her release, Verena was consumed by a burning desire for revenge against Ariana Vandeleur and her accomplices, who had framed her. Determined to tear them apart, she meticulously plans her retaliation. Louis, driven by his dark obsessions, kidnapped Verena and enforced their union by forging their marriage certificate without a trace of hesitation. In "Ruins Of The Glory," Verena Bradbury found herself trapped in a thrilling rollercoaster ride of lies, betrayal and desperation. Will she be able to break free from her nightmarish entrapment and expose the truth, or will the shadows of her past continue to haunt her?

All promises are magical. Keep your promises and you will be rewarded with wonderful enchantments and spells. Break your promises, and you will be cursed. Everyone knows this. What, then, would drive crown princess Ariana to abandon her wedding vows and flee from her home in the Golden Empire? Sadie Lauterleman intends to find out exactly that. She has to, if she wants to save her family. Alongside the infamous warrior named Executioner, she has been charged with finding crown princess Ariana in hopes of convincing her to come home. Yet not all is as it seems. Lurking in the shadows is the mysterious devil who comes to Sadie in the night and whispers in her ear; the devil whom they call the laughing snake. Forced into a quest she never wanted, Sadie must now battle her way through a vast desert filled with bandits, demons, and magical djinn to confront the treacherous destiny awaiting her.

Jasper - a troubled sixteen year old - is confronted by the actions and culprit of his past coming to light. The questions lie in Beau, - a long known friend of the family - a Detective who will stop at nothing to find the truth and to extinguish the wildfire burning through the hallow of Jasper's soul. Author's note! Yellow Readers! Justine here! This scene is written in a screenwriting style. Which may answer some of the questionable choices format wise. Many of the topics, contexts and sequences are inaccurate. As I am a lazy bag of potato chips that won't research what is necessary for my work. The format of the script style may be inaccurate as well as I am an amateur in everything I do. That being said. Thanks for stopping by. 💙. Warning! This story contains crime. Murder. Blood. Knives. Gore. Smoking. Burning of a house. Children being put in traumatic and/or difficult situations. And dark themes such as familial betrayal. Reader discretion advised.

"Have you ever wondered how chance can change the course of your entire life?" In the realm of everyday life and boundless aspirations, Lily's world took a dramatic turn when she crossed paths with Marcus. He was a catalyst who flipped her world upside down, painting it with shades of both light and dark. Like a tempestuous force of nature, he swept into her life, leaving an indelible mark upon her heart, and love blossomed like flowers in spring, vibrant and full of life. However, their time together was as fleeting as a summer storm. As quickly as raindrops kissed the ground, he departed from her life, leaving behind a bittersweet memory - ten letters of the ten months they were together. [Updates every Friday] Cover by starrdust