The Poison Within
manifestinn_alora
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  • Parts 19
  • Time 3h 52m
manifestinn_alora
Ongoing, First published Jun 14, 2023
Mature
9 new parts
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In the bustling streets of New York, Alora Kapoor, a determined investigative journalist with a magnetic charm, uncovers the city's darkest secrets. Her pursuit of truth leads her into a tangled web involving two enigmatic figures: Ronan Stormfield, a charismatic lawyer whose allure hides a sinister obsession, and Zane Sinclair, a shadowy underground businessman with a penchant for darkness.

As Alora delves deeper into her investigations, she unknowingly unravels a web of deceit, cruelty, and intrigue that threatens to consume her. Drawn into a dangerous game of manipulation and hidden agendas, she finds herself entangled in a world where trust is a luxury and betrayal lurks around every corner.

As her discoveries lead her closer to the truth, Alora faces a chilling realization: the very individuals she trusted may be the ones she should fear the most. With each revelation, she uncovers shocking secrets that challenge everything she thought she knew about herself and the people around her.

Set against New York's dazzling skyline and its shadowy corners, Alora's journey unfolds with suspenseful twists and turns. Can she unravel the mysteries surrounding Ronan and Zane before it's too late? Or will her pursuit of justice lead her into peril she never imagined?
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Forbidden Red

7 parts Complete

When a case brings them together, bitter reality keeps them apart. ***** Sarah Carter, a young accomplished lawyer in New York City, wishes that she had a case that broke her every day routine. When Alexander Adair, the worlds hottest and ruthless billionaire comes to Sarah to handle his fake divorce case, she takes it immediately. However, as time goes on Sarah finds herself locked in a situation that binds her to Adair and his chaotic world, ripping her reality apart. Without Adair, Sarah is vunerable and without Sarah, Adair is unable to carry out his plan. Secrets are uncovered and haunted pasts are relived. Forbidden love blooms and hearts are broken. Their love is destined to collapse, and in order to make it to the end and solve the case, they must find a way to let their red crumble.

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