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The Starlet Before | ONC 2023

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***2023 SHORTLISTER FOR THE @OPENNOVELLACONTEST & FEATURED ON (FORMERLY) @STORIESUNDISCOVERED'S 'FEAST ON FICTION' READING LIST IN OCTOBER 2023***

Born and raised within a few steps of Hollywood's golden gate, Arlene Berkshire always knew she wanted to be an actress. After some minor roles in overlooked features, Arlene gets her break at last when she secures a role in Forrest Washburn's highly-anticipated directorial debut. Asked to play opposite a veteran actor who seems to stray from the script only in her presence, Arlene soon finds herself at the cusp of a blossoming affair with the famed Norman Stillwell himself. 

Yet it is not long after their affair's beginning that an individual reveals a secret that could bring ruin to Arlene's career before it's even started. Thus torn between the man she's fallen for and her reputation, Arlene realizes relatively quickly that no script could have prepared her for what turns out to be her own Hollywood scandal. 

AN OLD HOLLYWOOD NOVELLA & AN ONC ENTRY.All Rights Reserved

1950s 1954 affair california entanglement fastpaced historical historicalfiction hollywood novella oldhollywood onc2023 secrets secretsrevealed strainedrelationships twistandturns

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COLD by Queensladyxxx

Loosing her mum in an accident and being drugged and pushed into a room in a club by her two stepsisters wasn't the only thing Stella Brooks suffered. She was chased out of her home after losing the first thing she thought she would give to her husband. Her father didn't want her neither did her stepsisters, stepmom and grandmother. Stella had to fend for herself before she eventually got pregnant with a girl child, her baby's father, unknown. Unfortunately, she didn't remember the man she slept with her that night so she took all the responsibility upon herself. Reagan Brighton, the big business lord that was feared by everyone had a calm and gentle mood whenever he was around children. He's a lover of children and he can do anything to protect them and keep them safe. He could have married different wealthy ladies and make lots of children but he didn't because he was in search of the girl he slept with one night. Meanwhile, Stella started working in one of his companies and they both became attracted to each other. Stella lived her life with hatred for the man who got her pregnant and never came back. While falling in love with her boss, they both discovered a secret, finding out that they had met each other in a club and they finally reunite after going through a series of misunderstanding, betrayal and hatred. Join Stella as she scales through the journey of love, hate and betrayal before finding herself in the embrace of a billionaire who could kill to have her to himself alone.

Conflicting Love by rosieredness

(18+ EXPLICIT CONTENT) "I'm good at other things too, sweetheart," His voice was gruff and husky, my lips unconsciously parting in a daze. He's standing dangerously close to me, trapping me between him and my cupboards. The tension is suffocating and thick, my brain seemingly unable to produce simple words for a slight second. But the seduction emerges after a moment, "I think you're just egotistical." It comes out as a whisper and my lips teasingly curl into a small, challenging smile. He quirks his brows at this, setting the glass down with a clink and placing both of his hands on either side of me. "I'm happy to show you." *** Adaline Berkeley is a twenty-three year old, young divorcee, recently catching her husband's infidelity. As the relationship tarnishes, she finds herself reliving her feelings and progressing in her practice of marriage counseling. Upon heeding her clients and remembering the diligence a relationship takes, she aims to be single for a while, not taking interest in other men. Jack Westbrook is a thirty-three year old business owner, striving to expand his work. He's charming, alluring, and charismatic, possessing qualities Adaline does not. Consequently, he's captivated by Adaline and insists on pursuing her, unaware of her previous situation. Is Adaline ready to trust someone again? What will Jack think about her previous relationship? Will her ex win her back? (this is personally my fav story that i've wrote)

WHAT HAPPENS IN VEGAS by Merrjules

"- And what's the truth?' Samantha asked with a voice laced with sarcasm. "That you have consented to marry Dave Rice" "OK." Samantha nodded, and then her head jerked up suddenly. Shock and realization of what her father has done. "What? You told them that I consented!" Frederick turned around slowly and faced her. "Well, the Rice family agreed to the wedding because they thought you also wanted to marry their son" "Dad!" "They already picked a wedding date too" ----- Samantha Jones- a dutiful daughter, and good girl gets her life turned upside down when her father's business goes under. So, to save everyone she agrees to marry the billionaire's rebel son. All the tabloids know him. Her only condition- she would go to Paris for one month before the wedding and her father no one can ask her any question about it. Her secret is to lose her virginity to a stranger of her choice since her husband is not the man of her choice. **** Since what happens in Paris stays in Paris, no one will ever know her secret forever, or...? ------ Updates are Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 11-1pm MST. The story is completed offline, so no worries about it being abandoned! © All Rights Reserved

Secrets And Sins [Completed] by Bosedisha

"Two can only keep a secret, when one of them is dead." In the small town of Delmore, a raging wildfire begins on the night of 14th November when the small town's sweet heart Alishka Malhotra is found dead by the beach. While her friends and foes mourn her death, they also breathe a sigh of relief. That is until they start getting cryptic notes, threatening to unravel their darkest secrets. And the 8 players have no choice but to play the twisted game of secrets and sins. They weren't supposed to get tangled in the web of lies that they once built to escape their messy past. They weren't supposed to get involved with the death of the utterly vile HBIC. But you know what they say, right? Things don't always work the way we want them to. Just ask Alishka Malhotra. ~Warnings~ Violence Abusive language Frustrating Characters Angst and Romance Lies, Lies, Lies. Secrets And a whole lotta drama → ←

The Forgotten Petal - An Office Romance by Faithe_07

"Oh yes I won't, I will not address a man who is going to be someone else's husband, by his first name." "But you will let the same man make you scream his name when he goes down on you," he states, a wicked grin on his face "Shut up! you were not engaged then." "We can change that today. Should we spend a night in a hotel somewhere and make you scream my name and make sure that your legs are all wobbly tomorrow?" "Concentrate on the road, Mr Windsor. Our arrangement is over! " ______________________ They enter into an arrangement. A temporary setup.Never meant to be anything more. But what happens when accidents occur, when love blooms and destinies entangle? Will they fight or let themselves loose? ______________________ When 22 year old Sara enters into an agreement with her boss, she doesn't think much about it. But it's now 4 years later, her boss is getting married, and she's carrying a secret that could destroy everything that they have worked hard to create over the years. ______________________ **updates every week** #2 Hidden Feelings on 16.09.24 #2 CEO on 3.10.24 #1 Agreement on 18.10.24 #2 Arrangements on 22.10.24 #3 Baby Daddy on 7.11.24 #2 Hidden Romance on 6.11.24

The Lover (18+) [Completed] by AnonymousBlueInk

"I've wanted you my whole life, Scar, and when I'm finally here with you, you're married..." Scarlett Knightwell has it all. Multi-millionaire company, a somewhat close family, and a husband. Everything a twenty-three year old would want. All except love. Being married off to a business man the year before never proved to be so complicated as it was all part of a family arrangement for the better good of the company. But Scarlett secretly aspires for more. Something only Nathaniel can give her. Nathaniel Hatford has been abroad in London for many years, away from family, and away from his childhood friend Scarlett. When he is called back home to New York City to take over his father's company, he comes face to face with the girl that had his heart since childhood. But now she's married to an egoistical drunk. Yet, Scarlett and Nate cant seem to keep their hands off each other, and secretly they wont let anything get in the way. Not even her marriage that is yet to be consummated. Affairs can be tricky to keep secret, specially when the whole world is watching. Highest Ranking #2 Romance Rising 12/6/2017 Highest in Romance #105- 1/29/18 I DO NOT CONDONE NOR IM OKAY WITH CHEATING OR AFFAIRS. THIS IS SIMPLY MY WORK, NOT BASED ON ANYBODY'S REAL LIFE STORY STORY MAY HAVE MILD SEXUAL CONTENT, STRONG LANGUAGE , MATURE THEMES.

Entangled by _SoloBird_

Entangled Book #1 -Wattpad featured story- Ariana Jones is a sweet, innocent, and smart girl who has been battling a lot of issues all her life. She is broken and wants love, care, and respect, but all she has is hope. The hope of receiving what she hasn't ever even a bit. However, her hopes crumbled down when she was told to marry a man whom she never met before. Xavier knight has it all that she's been yearning for. He has everything he wants. But the only thing he didn't want at the moment was to be emotionally blackmailed into a marriage by his own parents. He's upset about the abrupt change in his life and blames it on her. He judges However, he has a change of heart when he gets to know her. ***It is usually said that a woman is behind a man's success, however, in this story, you'll see how a man changed the life of the woman he married to and proved that not every entanglement is painful... Because some entanglements are those from which you never want to come out....*** Let's look into the journey of a girl who has nothing but the hope of living a peaceful life. **I do not allow my work to be used or adapted in any way without my permission.** ©All rights reserved

On the Way Down by JenniferFarwell

SECOND CHANCE ROMANCE / CELEBRITY ⋆ They say you meet the same people on the way up and on the way down. In her wildest dreams and story plots, novelist Delaney Sharpe never fathomed this could apply to her, or that it would involve Phoenix Alden, the ex-boyfriend who ghosted her while his acting career was on the rise to Hollywood A-list status. When Phoenix struts back in to Delaney's life after a career nosedive and time away from the spotlight, he claims he's no longer the walking red flag he was when they dated. And when he asks her for a second chance--one weekend together to explain himself and prove he isn't who he used to be--she isn't sure what to do. Reuniting with Phoenix was a daydream Delaney had after he walked out, and before she healed, moved on, and found her own success. Still, it's only one weekend, and there's a spark between them Delaney can't ignore. She can finally get answers about what happened in their relationship and where Phoenix disappeared to. But when the weekend leaves her with deeper feelings than she expected, more questions, and a mystery to solve, Delaney knows she must uncover the truth about the last few years of Phoenix's life to decide if he really has changed, or if he's a danger to more than just her heart. ♥ TROPES IN THIS STORY ♥ Second chance Redemption One bed Emotional scars Is it all as it seems? The one that got away

My Wife for my Life (Book 3 Entanglement Series)© by BlkQween

What would you do if you were married for 30 years and on your 30th wedding anniversary your husband up and leaves? He never gave you a reason as to why, never left a note there were no problems just POOF gone. Five years later he calls and begs for your help, do you help him or no? What if it is a life or death situation would you help now? Thirty years of marriage, Ava was love locked straight out of high school into Chaises arms and just like that all was striped from her including her dreams and self aspirations. Ava couldn't believe nor trust her five senses. Sight, what she was seeing was beyond belief. Was she hearing correct? That her husband wanted a divorce with no warning signs or major problems? Ava never smelled the rat her husband was becoming behind her back. The situation put a nasty lingering salt taste in her mouth. This is the thing, before this entire entanglement is over Ava is going to reach out and touch several people that's if they don't get to her first. Entanglement Series Book 3 proudly presents My life for my wife a sordid little tale from the mind of Blk Qween that promises to deliver a page turning can't put this book down reading virus that will infect and shock you with every page addictive plot twist tuen Grab your glass and get comfy you're about to be Entangled in a web of lies & deceit can you and Ava find your way out? Without a doubt Blk Qween delivers this emotional roller coaster ride edge of your seat read as you untangle yourself out of this entanglement in this hell of a readers emotional ride. Enjoy you just got Entangled. Copy Right on file with the United States Copy right office. Library of Congress Control # currently On LCCN # File. ©

The Lord and his Lady (Forbidden #2) by CrossAndQuill

*spin-off to The Duke's Forbidden Lover* Lord Richard of Caldwell's perfect life is upended with news of tragedy. Amidst the uncertainty of his father's health and a happy courtship, he is forced to strike up a friendship with his mother's lady-in-waiting, Louise Price. As their friendship blossoms, an undeniable spark ignites between them that defies the social norms that govern their world. But little does he know that behind her delicate facade lies her hidden past as a runaway slave. Now caught between duty and desire, the two must fight the past for a future they may never have. *** bwwm historical romance.

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COLD

Loosing her mum in an accident and being drugged and pushed into a room in a club by her two stepsisters wasn't the only thing Stella Brooks suffered. She was chased out of her home after losing the first thing she thought she would give to her husband. Her father didn't want her neither did her stepsisters, stepmom and grandmother. Stella had to fend for herself before she eventually got pregnant with a girl child, her baby's father, unknown. Unfortunately, she didn't remember the man she slept with her that night so she took all the responsibility upon herself. Reagan Brighton, the big business lord that was feared by everyone had a calm and gentle mood whenever he was around children. He's a lover of children and he can do anything to protect them and keep them safe. He could have married different wealthy ladies and make lots of children but he didn't because he was in search of the girl he slept with one night. Meanwhile, Stella started working in one of his companies and they both became attracted to each other. Stella lived her life with hatred for the man who got her pregnant and never came back. While falling in love with her boss, they both discovered a secret, finding out that they had met each other in a club and they finally reunite after going through a series of misunderstanding, betrayal and hatred. Join Stella as she scales through the journey of love, hate and betrayal before finding herself in the embrace of a billionaire who could kill to have her to himself alone.