Behind the Codeine Curtain by Eli Dahle
- Reads 78
- Votes 1
- Parts 1
Ongoing6m
Last published Wed, Nov 27, 2013
A fast-paced international crime memoir with a central plotline that reads like a sequel to Breaking Bad (Walter White goes international). With subtle humor and brutal honesty, I take readers along with me as I transform from innocent abroad into international fugitive, forced to flee Russia in the dead of night pursued by a ruthless billionaire bent on revenge.
I start out as a naïve exchange student leaving his rural Midwestern town for the first time for the wilds of the Balkans. Through a combination of fate, ambition and circumstance, I transform over time into a highly successful international lawyer and, then, an international fugitive, wanted in various countries. My attempts at escape become increasingly desperate as I flee from Moscow to Berlin, to Los Angeles to Tel Aviv. Along the way, I fall for a beautiful but fatally flawed prostitute and almost die of an overdose following a harrowing drive along the Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu.
All Rights Reserved
#370
redemption
Join the largest storytelling communityGet personalized story recommendations, save your favourites to your library, and comment and vote to grow your community.
You may also like
The CEO and Fate✔️
"It's been so long," I whispered. His jaw tightened. "Not long enough," he snapped back. My heart shattered as he stood up and left. And I realized he wasn't coming back. ****** ****** ****** Alexa Baker has had enough of being trapped under her mother's supervision in San Diego, California. After six gruesome years in the city and four years at college, she takes up her mother's offer at an internship at their company's headquarters in New York City. At last it was a place where she could escape her demons and start fresh. But a chance encounter at one of the city's hottest new bars leaves her frozen in her tracks. A person from her past has emerged, and she realizes quickly he is not the man he used to be. Arrogant, cold, and angry at the world, he has kept everybody at arm's length, and Alexa's arrival is no different. Deep in her heart, she knows that in order to truly move on, she must right her wrong, but it turns out the path to redemption is much rockier than she expected. Along the way she finds herself right back to where she was, but the fall is much higher than it used to be. Now she is dealing with one of the most stubborn CEOs in the world, and he isn't ready to forgive her quite yet. ***Completed April 20, 2020*** ***Sequel to Truth Be Told*** ***can technically be read as a stand alone so you will be very confused but, hey, it's your account;)***Complete
Ties of Betrayal
In New York City, Alexander Grant is a young billionaire from a powerful family. He has a childhood sweetheart, Lily, but because of family pressure, he is forced to marry Victoria, a woman who has loved him for 20 years. Victoria thinks she has finally won his love, not knowing that her marriage is part of a plan by Alexander's grandfather, who loves her and wants to secure the family business. However, Alexander secretly vows to make Victoria pay for his unhappiness. Things take a dark turn when, during her 23rd birthday party, Victoria is drugged and ends up in Alexander's hotel room. They sleep together, and when Alexander offers her money to stay quiet, Victoria learns she is pregnant. This forces Alexander to marry her, but their life together is filled with pain and betrayal. As their marriage continues, Alexander treats Victoria badly. He cheats on her and humiliates her in public. After his grandfather dies, things get even worse. In a twist, Lily gets into an accident on purpose, and everyone blames Victoria. Alexander's anger grows, leading to more abuse. Victoria becomes crippled because of his mistreatment. Finally, after Alexander's sister dies, Victoria is blamed and sent to prison for a crime she didn't commit. As the truth comes out, the story shows the struggles of love, loyalty, and the fight to regain one's life.
We Were Meant to Be
An age gap love story. A brokenhearted billionaire. A college girl. ***** "Nevaeh," Aiden whispers, "can I rest my head on your shoulder?" I nod, letting him rest his head on my shoulder. He closes his eyes. "Thank you." He sighs in contentment. "Heaven." "Heaven?" "It's your name spelled backward, isn't it?" ***** The moment I first saw Aiden Klein, the first thing that came up in my head was how perfect he was. A good hard working man who loves his family more than anything else, Aiden Klein has been the subject of the desire of many women. His wealth and success as one of the most influential leaders in the business world are nothing compared to his golden heart. The world keeps asking the same questions over and over again, "How would he love his woman?" The sad thing is, we will never know. Because his heart has been frozen. Eyes are blind for any woman. Touch is forbidden for their skin. Aiden Klein cannot love a woman. Yet, I know that it's far from the truth. Aiden Klein can love a woman so fiercely, his love would break you. Because I've seen it once, accidentally. He's the broken hero. And I'm the villain in this story. ***** THE KLEINS SERIES BOOK #3 © Anya Jayvyn. All Rights Reserved. (Content warning: This book has descriptive sexual content and explicit language)Complete
TOO GOOD TO BE YOURS (YOURS SERIES BOOK#1)✔
I kicked the doors open which lead me into a massive hall filled with people with dresses which screamed richness.As I looked around I saw the man who messed with me talking to men. I ran to him and tackled him to the ground." Son of a bitch how dare you kidnap me" with that I started punching him on the face. "Amelia listen to me" he said. He still dares to speak .I got soo frustrated that I gave him a hard punch that he became limb. I stood and kicked him in the stomach for satisfaction. As I looked up from him I find all people staring at me , some with shock and some with lust. Wait lust? I looked down to see myself in just a bath robe. --------‐---------------------------------------------------------- Amelia Lebedev Vladimir, 20 years old daughter of the most powerful Russian mafia who doesn't give a fuck about others. She is dangerous. Just one reminder NEVER EVER MESS WITH HER. Massimo Allegro Romano, 27 years old sole heir of the itallian mafia. He is one of those men who can do anything with just a snap of their fingers. He doesn't show mercy. Just one reminder DO YOUR BEST NOT TO CROSS PATHS WITH HIM. ------------------------------------------------------------------ He is dangerous. She is dangerous. He is cruel. She is cruel. He is rich. She is rich. His world is dark. Her world is dark. Two same yet different personalities.What will happen when they cross each others paths? Who will kick whose ass first? *MATURE CONTENT AND VOILENCE AHEAD* Read if you can handle it or skip the scenes. --------------------------------------------------------------------- Hey guys! This is my first book and i hope you enjoy it. Though the male leads name is Massimo, the story has nothing to do with 365 days nor it's a fanfiction. So please don't think of 365 days movie while reading this book. Please feel free to leave the comments. Negative comments are also accepted but just don't be hard on me.😊😊😊 ENJOYComplete
Coming birth mom book 2
It's been a few years since you got that secret address things are finally opening up at AirportSo you can finally go to Russia but what secrets what do you want to cover along the wayWill you like them or what you find out hurt you foreverComplete
TWILIGHT OF SIN.
A fortune teller once told Enora she'd find a man who would take her breath away. She refrained from telling her it would be literally while Enora ran for her life. Having always done what is expected of her, Enora dresses the part, only dates college boys with exemplary backgrounds, and doesn't ask questions. Not about her papa's absences or his refusal to let her set foot in her birthplace-Russia. Suffocated by the rules and unanswered questions, Enora does what she's always wanted to. She boards a plane to Moscow. She never expected to fall for a man on the way. One with unexplained wealth, tattoos on his hands, and secrets in his eyes. But it doesn't take long for his caress to become a rough grasp muffling her screams. Revenge is a dish best served cold. Unfortunately, a Russian winter is the coldest of them all, and Enora soon learns the only way to escape intact is to do the impossible and thaw her captor's heart.
America the poor: A Wanderers Tale, Volume One
A Unique autobiography/philosophical reflection on our existence, as well as a statement about being poor in america, land of captialism. A young genius boy wanders Buffalo NY, abused, then gets committed to a sanitarium for many years, and eventually wanders all of america homeless and poor for over 35 years, using his unique will and intelligence to survive and learn the harsh realities of america.Complete
At Least We Have Good Weather: A Life of Love and Loss
An autobiographical tale of love, hope, and perseverance, my debut novel begins at the moment of my cruelest heartache that left me stunned and confused. In order to understand and deal with what happened, I take a darkly comic journey back through my life, examining more than 50 moments of true love, epic gestures, romance and foolish decisions. From tear -jerking stories, to heartbreaking awkward hilarity, the book reveals stories of my greatest loves to life changing moments with strangers. It's a story about living life against all the odds (and rules)and ultimately a story about hope because sometimes bad lives, happen to good people. The book evokes two forms of storytelling, a story being told in real time, and flashbacks over my life, with both timeline finally meeting up in one moment that changes everything.Complete
"It's been so long," I whispered. His jaw tightened. "Not long enough," he snapped back. My heart shattered as he stood up and left. And I realized he wasn't coming back. ****** ****** ****** Alexa Baker has had enough of being trapped under her mother's supervision in San Diego, California. After six gruesome years in the city and four years at college, she takes up her mother's offer at an internship at their company's headquarters in New York City. At last it was a place where she could escape her demons and start fresh. But a chance encounter at one of the city's hottest new bars leaves her frozen in her tracks. A person from her past has emerged, and she realizes quickly he is not the man he used to be. Arrogant, cold, and angry at the world, he has kept everybody at arm's length, and Alexa's arrival is no different. Deep in her heart, she knows that in order to truly move on, she must right her wrong, but it turns out the path to redemption is much rockier than she expected. Along the way she finds herself right back to where she was, but the fall is much higher than it used to be. Now she is dealing with one of the most stubborn CEOs in the world, and he isn't ready to forgive her quite yet. ***Completed April 20, 2020*** ***Sequel to Truth Be Told*** ***can technically be read as a stand alone so you will be very confused but, hey, it's your account;)***
More detailsContent Guidelines