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"You're blowing this out of proportion," I say, even though my voice doesn't sound convinced. "I'm not," he says. "I'm accounting for worst case scenarios because that's my job. Yours is to pretend nothing bad can happen. So let me do mine so you can do yours." . . . Briella Vixen is used to being in the spotlight, but she's never felt more out of control. As one of the biggest pop stars in the world, her life is dictated by schedules, appearances, and the expectations of fans and family alike. When a dangerous encounter shakes her world, her parents decide she needs protection she didn't ask for. Enter Simon Chase: precise, unflinching, and hired solely to keep her alive. He doesn't care about her fame, her feelings, or even her opinions, he's here to do a job, and the only thing that matters is her safety. Thrown together in a tense cohabitation, Briella and Simon clash at every turn. She's impulsive, restless, and desperate for freedom. He's disciplined, unyielding, and unamused by her charm. But as time goes on, they begin to realize, that maybe they're exactly what they need.

IDENTICAL TWINS RACHEL AND REBECCA HAYES DECIDE TO BOTH LIVE AS REBECCA HAYES TO ORCHASTRATE A MONEY LAUNDERING SCHEME. NOT EVEN THEIR PARENTS CAN TELL THEM APART SO THEY USE THAT TO THEIR ADVANTAGE. THIS IS A VERY INTERESTING STORY FILLED WITH TWIST AND TURNS. IM NOT SAYING THIS BECAUSE IT IS MY BOOK

This is the story following a young man and woman in a post-apocalyptic world and their journey to find freedom for each other.

Aisha Dantata lost her parents at just 10 years old and was raised by her uncle and his wife. In secret, she began a relationship with her cousin Umar-something only his brother Ahmed knew about. But everything changes when she meets Abdulrazaq Muhammad Nura-Umar's best friend since middle school. A successful doctor and the son of a wealthy architect, Abdulrazaq sweeps into her life unexpectedly. Now, a long-buried secret is rising to the surface... and it's threatening everything- especially her marriage. ::

The good guys always win. The good guys always find love. But what about the bad guys? Shipped away for bad behavior. Treated like a child. Juniper knows she isn't a good person, but isn't that the fun of it? So why must she endure ridiculous punishments? Well, she may find a way out of it on the high seas. Best not to tell her parents. *** "Large men surrounded her as she struggled to free herself from the net. No, no, no. Juniper's back hit the side of the ship and she was ready to throw herself overboard when a large cutlass slammed into the wood in front of her, trapping the net in place. The men all around went quiet, and the Princess went still, eyes widening. "Hm... I thought you were a mermaid," a smooth voice purred. Juniper could only stare at the big sword inches from her bare feet. "But mermaids don't have legs, and they don't carry daggers." The pirate crouched in front of her, and she immediately knew he was the Captain. But he was surprisingly young, with a shock of black hair that was wild from battle, and dark, intelligent eyes, which were scanning her rather closely. "Congratulations, you identified the difference between a human and a mermaid." Juniper hated how rough her voice was as she spoke."

She is broken beyond compare. Hurt by too many, loved by so few. All it takes is a few well placed words, and her mind isn't alone. But look out world, because revenge is sweet. ...And the devil makes even the worst sins enticing. Soon people start to realize something is off, she isn't alone... But it might be to late now. So keep your mind sharp, but watch out, because the devil is in the details... WARNING!! This book contains mentions of suicide, abuse, abortion, possession, murder, insanity and other such things. If you are sensitive to such topics, I would recommend not reading this book.

fergand bribery gets lost in secret love afair

A short story following the life of a Nigerian journalist and activists who tries to balance her life as an adult and fighting for the just cause. P.S : This was actually a group work in school which I wrote and I decided to publish it.

Alice and James have secrets. Secret they can't bear to have out in the open. They have kept their secrets to themselves for as long as they could but now, someonw knows. Bound by the nightmares of what they did, James and Alice make it their personal vendetta to put the secrets and whoever knows them, to rest. For good. Or is it impossible to silence the skeletons in your closet?

100-word story for the April 12, 2024 weekend write-in prompt - bribery

After poor 'Blue Eyed' Jim finds himself missing an eye Jackson Clay finds himself tangled in a web of crime, centered around a poor young paper boy who witnessed Jim's death. Family is who you die for.

Jenna has woken up on the same day too many times to count, now all she has to do is find a way out of this endless Groundhog Day! But that's easier said than done. If she can just get her source to spill the name of a big time official that's involved in a major corruption coverup she'll get the respect she deserves as a journalist and wake up tomorrow! At least a hot Police Officer named Nick is there to keep her company, and maybe he can help her crack the case too?

Ruby's life was going so good until somebody comes into her house and shots Noah but that's not all Jackson saw his dad on the floor bleeding out on the floor. Will Jackson be ok or will he experience some trauma? Will Noah die? Who is the person that shot Noah? Read to find out!😉

More stories from the Weekend Write-In.

Elena Vasquez built her career on integrity. A sharp, fearless defense attorney, she has never lost a case-but she's also never sold her soul to win one. She takes pride in defending the innocent, exposing corruption, and keeping her hands clean in a city drowning in dirty money. But when Rafael Falcone -the infamous and untouchable kingpin of New York's underworld-walks into her office, her world tilts on its axis. He doesn't ask for her help. He demands it. Charged with murder and facing life behind bars, Rafael makes it clear: Elena will be his lawyer, whether she wants to or not. She refuses at first, disgusted by the idea of defending a man drenched in blood and sin. But when threats come too close-her home invaded, her loved ones followed-she realizes saying no isn't an option. She enters his world as his reluctant advocate, determined to outmaneuver him, to find a loophole that will let her escape unscathed. But Adrian is a master manipulator, a man who never loses, and he plays a different kind of game. One where the stakes are her mind. Her body. Her soul. Elena hates him. She hates his arrogance, his control, the way he watches her with dark amusement, as if he's already won. But worse than the hate is the slow, insidious fascination creeping in. Because Rafael Falcone is not just a monster-he's a man who hides his pain beneath power, a man whose loyalty is absolute, a man who looks at her as if she's the only person who's ever truly challenged him. Lines blur. Morality fractures. And as the trial looms, Elena must face the truth: She's not just defending the devil. She's falling for him. And in Rafael's world, love is not a weakness. It's a weapon.

It is that time of the year again, when the streets are crowded and the trees are laced with feathers of snow. The joy of Christmas is all that matters to most. But not to Avery Grey. Since her father became passive and her mother died years ago, Avery has been lying to herself, contradicting her own opinions, battling with multiple mindsets that form within her. She does this on impulse, but when things get out of hand, she cannot distinguish the truth from the lies. What will happen if she cannot let go of the truth and destroy the lies? What will happen if she can't set her life back in place? What if she cannot become Avery Grey again?

A collection of randomly written poems dedicated to some special people for me. Every up and down times, and even the love and heartaches and some are just for fun. p.s. just wanna add, am not really a poet so excuse my talent if it lacks sense for you... :P

The Title is self-explanatory A series of short snippets of Cassian getting various things