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Smoking Mirrors

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Reads 103
Votes 36
Parts 18
Time 1h 43m

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"Smoking Mirrors" by [lineo butterfly ]

Enter a world of power, deception, and ambition where every secret has a price.

Michael Grey, a formidable businessman, is faced with a potential scandal that threatens to unravel his empire. As he delves into the mystery, he must navigate family betrayal and hidden agendas to protect Grey Enterprises.

Natalie, a brilliant surgeon trapped in a loveless, arranged marriage to Michael's brother, finds herself entangled in Michael's relentless quest for the truth. Their explosive encounters reveal deep-seated tensions and unspoken desires, setting the stage for a high-stakes battle of wills.

Will Michael uncover the truth before it's too late? Can Natalie break free from her constraints and reclaim her life? "Smoking Mirrors" is a gripping tale of family loyalty, personal redemption, and the intricate dance between power and vulnerability.

Dive into a world where nothing is as it seems and discover the secrets that lie beneath the surface.All Rights Reserved

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DECEPTION by StorySiren88

"A child born of deceit, a heart consumed by vengeance, and a family's dark secrets waiting to be unraveled..." After a whirlwind night, I discovered I was pregnant. But the father was not who I expected... He was the CEO of the company that ruined my family's life. The same company I suspected killed my father. As I navigated this treacherous landscape, my mother's health began to decline, haunted by the ghosts of her past. A heart attack left her fighting for her life, and I was faced with the possibility of losing her too. Fuelled by anger and a thirst for justice, I embarked on a journey to uncover the truth. I would stop at nothing to avenge my family's tragedies, even if it meant confronting the darkest secrets of those closest to me. Will I find the truth, or will it destroy me? Read to find out... DECEPTION...!

The Past by TineMdlp

They say when two people get married, they are bound to live forever. For richer, for poorer; till sickness and in health; till death do us part. In this story, Russell and Amber were married right after college. They spent their few years of marriage, as if, everything was perfect. Little does Russell know, Amber has been cheating with another man named Eric. When he found out, Amber all ready decided to leave him. After six months of separation, Amber finds out Eric had only a few months to live. With no one to help, Russell steps in. Will Amber accept Russell's help? Will Eric be able to cope, knowing Russell might take her away from him, just as he did before? Is Russell ready to forgive and forget the past. Will there ever be another chance for both of them to live through the life that they chose before?. If it was your marriage, how will you choose?

𝐒𝐈𝐍𝐅𝐔𝐋 𝐖𝐇𝐈𝐒𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐒 by reality__runaway

The line between love and hate is thinner than you think, Luna." he said as his fingertips slightly caressed my tear-streaked cheeks. "I never thought I'd see the day when I'd be the reason for your tears, though I used to hate myself for making you cry." his venom coated words made my heart crushed with unwanted guilt as I could feel his rough hands now grabbed a fistful of my ebony curls jerking my face closer so that his musky breath directly hit my nostrils. His lips were barely grazing mine, making me shiver under his touch which he had noticed but got unbothered, then he continued with his torment "And yet, I'm finding a disturbing sense of satisfaction in it now." ───※ ·❆· ※─── ~SINFUL WHISPERS~ ───※ ·❆· ※─── ✮⋆˙ FABRIZIO STERLING ✮⋆˙ Fabrizio Sterling, a formidable Italian-british mafia heir, exudes a fearless demeanour and strategic genius, all while maintaining a remarkably handsome physique.Being a volleyball champion and MBA graduate with a specialisation in finance, he combines athletic prowess with sharp business acumen. ✶ . . . . . • ☆ • . . . . . ✶ ⋆˚❀ LUNA DAWSON ⋆˚❀ Luna Dawson, talented landscape architect with a passion for creating beautiful outdoor spaces, is known for her sunny disposition, infectious sense of humour, and a radiant personality that shines through her beautiful, shiny hair, brings warmth and joy to everyone around her, all while selflessly helping others. ✧⋄⋆⋅⋆⋄✧⋄⋆⋅⋆⋄✧ Though their worlds drifted apart, destiny wove their paths together in an unforeseen collision, shattering their realms into ethereal fragments and blending their once distinct realities into a mystical unity with an intricate dance of light and shadow amidst the ruins.

Shattered Trust by kcuf625

SELF PUBLISHED. BUY NOW ON AMAZON https://a.co/d/2CPkY4V James thought he had it all-a steady life, a devoted girlfriend, and a comfortable future. But the thrill of secrecy and forbidden passion soon pulls him into an affair with his charismatic gym buddy, Tyler, upending his world. When James finally confesses the truth to his girlfriend, Emma, her heartbreak shatters their relationship and sets off a chain of consequences far darker than he ever imagined. As Emma struggles to rebuild her life, James becomes trapped between his guilt and Tyler's increasingly possessive grip. The affair that once felt exhilarating now feels suffocating, with James slowly realizing he may have entangled himself with someone far more dangerous than he knew. With the support of Emma's fiercely loyal best friend, Maya, and under the watchful eye of a nosy neighbor with his own agenda, James's life begins to unravel, leaving him to confront the weight of his betrayal and the dark secrets lurking beneath Tyler's charm. In a twisted end, just as James starts to hope for redemption, he discovers a chilling note from Tyler-a final reminder that leaving his past behind won't be so easy. Suspenseful and unsettling, Shattered Trust is a gripping psychological drama about the devastation of broken trust, the cost of forbidden love, and the shadows that haunt us long after we believe them gone.

Another Man's Treasure by Mechalen

"You've become so damaged that when someone tries to give you what you deserve, you have no idea how to respond." He says taking a step closer to me. I frown. "So, it's my fault? That I'm to blame for being damaged?" "No, it's not your fault at all, but it is your fault for believing you don't deserve better. That you don't deserve to be happy." Nathan looks away from my eyes, inhaling. "Maybe the little things that you consider your weakness are actually the things that people treasure most about you. Maybe you hate that you care too much...or that you wear your heart on your sleeve. But seriously, some people think that's the best damn thing about you. We all have different little things that make up who we are, we don't need to change those things, but we can choose who we share them with." "What are you saying?" Now so close to me, he places his palm on my cheek, and whispers. "You're treasure, Madison...I hope you realize that." ________ Nathan Lane a Billionaire heartthrob who has everything in his life. Money, fame and power. Except he keeps some secrets of his own. This persona he puts on for the world to see is not what he truly wants. But all of that changes when he meets the lovely Madison Monroe. Madison Monroe has always been too soft for her own good, but life takes a drastic turn when unexpected things happens to her. Now she has to pick herself up from the ashes, but she doesn't believe she deserves forgiveness. She doesn't know what to do, until she meets Nathan Lane in a very not so sober way. But both of them don't know that they share a similar past. The Universe played it's game and tied them together. Maybe they are destined to be together... Who knows? Read more to find out what happens in Another Man's Treasure. _________ This book contains Mature content so please be 18+. READER DISCRETION IS ADVISED. This story is based on my imagination and is my own ideas. Thank you.

Falling for the Billionaire's Secret by aries991924

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Worse for Hope- Book #2 in the WF Series by anyawritezzz

Grief. It can tear someone's life apart or make them stronger. Though that may be true, Bethane only feels the pain. She lost the person who made her life exciting, what was she supposed to feel? But losing someone right in front of you hurts more and is a different type of grief that she experienced for three years. Three years up until Rider came back into her life and decided that he wanted to earn her trust again. Bethane has already moved on as she says and claims to hate him but is what she feels really hate, or is it betrayal done by the one person she chose to let herself be vulnerable? Rider is committed to earning her trust again and getting a second chance. Bethane is committed to ignoring and hating him for the rest of her life, but with those two very different goals, who's going to accomplish theirs in the end? ~~~~~~ 1k reads September 17, 2021 10k reads April 9, 2022

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Yours Through Deceits by Anonymous_QueenDom

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DECEPTION

"A child born of deceit, a heart consumed by vengeance, and a family's dark secrets waiting to be unraveled..." After a whirlwind night, I discovered I was pregnant. But the father was not who I expected... He was the CEO of the company that ruined my family's life. The same company I suspected killed my father. As I navigated this treacherous landscape, my mother's health began to decline, haunted by the ghosts of her past. A heart attack left her fighting for her life, and I was faced with the possibility of losing her too. Fuelled by anger and a thirst for justice, I embarked on a journey to uncover the truth. I would stop at nothing to avenge my family's tragedies, even if it meant confronting the darkest secrets of those closest to me. Will I find the truth, or will it destroy me? Read to find out... DECEPTION...!