"You forced me into this. You only want me for your pleasure. Come take it all from me. Rob me of the last thing you can take from me because after this, there will be nothing more that you can steal from me" Rukhsat said with fire burning in her piercing anguished eyes. "I have something more that I want to steal from you first. I want to own your soul and heart, your body comes after it" Arjun said with determination. ••○○•• This is Rukhsat's story. I hope to write in a way that it can be read as a stand alone but i would recommend for you to read 'The Game of Destiny' alongside, to make things easier.

***Published in the US with Wattpad Books and in the UK under the title 'LOVE, LOCKED DOWN' -- out now in ebook and paperback, and also audiobook in the UK!*** When the London Lane apartment block is put on lockdown, its residents are in for a whirlwind week. Imogen's stuck living with a one-night-stand in Number 14, and has to face the reality that maybe it's time to grow up. Upstairs, Isla and Danny are still in their honeymoon period, and this could make or break their new relationship; meanwhile, Zach and Serena's steady relationship is on tenterhooks, and pineapple on pizza might actually be the last straw. At Number 22, Olivia's Maid of Honour duties are really pushing her to the edge as a wedding-planning weekend has turned into an entire week... And speaking of weddings, this whole thing has made Ethan realise he wants to spend the rest of his life with Charlotte - if only he can surprise her with the perfect proposal. Follow these five stories of twenty-somethings through their week of quarantine, where romances will blossom, friendships fracture, and relationships are forged that could last a lifetime. Disclaimer: This is a fictionalised and dramatised story inspired by real events that are happening right now. For the most up-to-date FACTS on Covid, you can check out https://support.wattpad.com/hc/en-us/articles/360040903132-A-message-about-COVID-19

{WATTY'S 2020 WINNER & EDITOR'S PICK.} Hopeless romantic and aspiring writer Mare Atwood has fallen madly in love with her childhood correspondent. There's only one catch-she doesn't know who he is. When the beaus of Star's Crossing return from boarding school to begin the courting season, Mare is determined to uncover the identity of her writer, flout her family's intentions of orchestrating an advantageous marriage, and procure the life of writing and romance she's always sought. But as in the tales she so adores, it won't be easy. Galas, masquerades, picnics, and hunts-alongside an old friend, a former teacher, and an unlikely ally, Mare delves into an investigation that leaves her torn between three clever, deceptive, and wealthy young bachelors. If Mare can confirm which is her writer and claim his hand before the courting season ends, she'll have her wish: the love of her life, a valuable marriage, and a future of writing romance. But with the eyes of Star's Crossing upon her, a business plot forcing invisible hands, and the unwillingness of her writer to come forward-Mare's future may not end in triumph, but tragedy. Set against the gilded Victorian backdrop of coastal Connecticut and lush with pre-war luxury, fans of Jane Austen, Margaret Mitchell, and Louisa May Alcott are sure to enjoy this lighthearted, lyrical novel of young love, independence, and identity. #1 Literary #1 YA Romance #1 Victorian #1 Lyrical #8 General Fiction

Cara’s mother has disappeared. Her father isn’t talking about it. Her big brother Max is hiding behind his iPod, and her genius little brother Jackson is busy studying the creatures he collects from the beach. But when a watery specter begins to haunt the family’s Cape Cod home, Cara and her brothers realize that their scientist mother may not be who they thought she was—and that the world has much stranger, much older inhabitants than they had imagined. With help from Cara’s best friend Hayley, the three embark on a quest that will lead them from the Cape’s hidden, ancient places to a shipwreck at the bottom of the sea. They’re soon on the front lines of an ancient battle between good and evil, with the terrifying “pouring man” close on their heels. One chapter will be posted Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays until all 10 chapters are up. These will be followed by the second book in the series, The Shimmers in the Night. A Junior Library Guild Pick; Kirkus Reviews Best of 2011; Selected for the ABC Best Books for Children Catalog; Locus Notable Books.

Gabriela Castillo arrives at a real-life castle to visit her half brother. The moment she sets her eyes on the monstrosity it nudges something familiar in her brain. However, only after glancing into a pair of pitch black eyes does she realize that it's no ordinary castle, after all. It's the one and only werewolf castle. Gabriela knows this because she isn't a human. She is a witch. While there is nothing wrong with a witch visiting the werewolf castle, Gabriela's predicament isn't as simple. She is a wanted witch, hiding her true nature with a masking spell. This means that the werewolves have no idea who she is. Except for one. Inside the werewolf castle Gabriela meets the notorious Alpha King whose scrutinizing eyes make her feel like he can see straight through her spell. Right from their first meeting he shows an unexplained interest in her. However, because Gabriela is too busy trying to hide her identity, she doesn't consider another important question that might change everything. What if there is something more between her and the Alpha King? Original photo for cover by Oleg Magni from Pexels

Evanora Cordelia Magnus, a twenty-two year old elemental witch, was only a child when her mother was forcefully taken away from her. Destined to become the queen of witches, she trained for years before finally accepting her position as the crown princess. But her well planned life turns chaotic when she discovers that her soulmate is the King of Werewolves himself, a species that isn't particularly liked by the witches. The Alpha King has come to convey the news of murders that are happening around the supernatural world. Humans are being killed and dark magic is suspected to be involved. The secrecy of the witch kingdom is bound to be compromised if the killings aren't stopped. Evanora is given the responsibility to stop the dark witches before a history as dark as the Salem witch trials repeats itself. Will she succeed? Does she have the power to stop them? Welcome to the world of supernatural, where magic is more real than a friend and deadlier than an enemy. ******** Cover by - @MajesticIncAwards (@MoranaGlinka) Artwork on cover - https://www.artstation.com/julitaborda (I know the title has "Tangled" in it but my character is more like Elsa than Rapunzel -- what I meant to say is that It holds no resemblance to Disney's Tangled)

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Ivory King has spent 12 years hidden away in the cellar by her selfish Mother. She has never experienced love, affection or care since she was born. However, her life changes forever one night unexpectedly when her Mum is murdered by her psychotic boyfriend and she is sent to London to live with her five older brothers, that she never knew the existence of. Follow the journey of Ivory learning to live with her brothers. Will she receive all the affection she never received from her Mum? Or will her older brothers dislike her just as much... *** (Disclaimer: the images, quotes and songs in this book do not belong to me).

"That was weird, but I can't stop my heart beating ten times faster than it should be. Laying down on the bed I face away from the bathroom door not wanting him to look at me. I pull the white cover up to my nose and look at the wall. I hear the bathroom door open and footsteps reach closer to the bed. The covers are being moved behind me as Mateo gets ready to sleep. I reach up to turn off the lap on my nightstand, and when I do we're left in the dark abyss of my room. Mateo's arm wraps itself around my waist and pulls me back into his hard chest. He gently lifts my head up and puts it back down onto his bicep. I take in a shaky breath and close my eyes deciding it is best to just sleep. Feeling his breath on the crown of my head, I'm more relaxed than I was before and start feeling sleepier by the second. But before sleep overtakes my mind. I hear Mateo mutter something. "Good night sweetheart." ~~~~~~ Moving on. Growing up. The fears of Mateo and Veronica. Two strangers who have been attending the same high school for the past three years. They believe they are different from each other but they have much more in common than they believe. Senior year things change when Mateo finds an interest in Veronica. She decides to give him a chance and see where the friendship goes. What she doesn't realize is that she's falling for him faster than she thought...and he feels the same. Through a camera lens, Mateo shows Veronica how to live her life to the fullest and that she is not alone in this big world. Meanwhile, Veronica is helping Mateo move on from the tragic incident that occurred in his family. Having faith and trusting that their relationship will stay strong. They decide to overcome whatever is thrown in their direction, and that there is always someone on the other side of the lens. ~~~~~~