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In the Shadow of Wealth

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Time 1h 58m

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Elara Ashworth has spent her life feeling invisible, trapped in a chaotic home ruled by her cruel stepfamily. Just days before her eighteenth birthday, her dreams of escaping to college are shattered when her stepsister, Mia, steals her hard-earned savings. Alone and abandoned, Elara's world shifts dramatically when a mysterious stranger reveals he is her long-lost father, Maxwell Hawthorne.

Stepping into Maxwell's opulent life, Elara finds herself caught between two worlds-one of privilege and the other of painful memories. At Noblewood College, she battles whispers of her past while trying to forge her own identity. With the support of the enigmatic Zane Montgomery, she begins to reclaim her sense of self. But as jealousy and rivalry simmer beneath the surface, Elara must confront her insecurities and the ghosts of her past.

Will she find the strength to rise above the challenges and claim her place in a world that seeks to keep her down? Join Elara on her journey of self-discovery, resilience, and the quest for belonging in a story of hope, love, and the weight of dreams.All Rights Reserved

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Masquerade of Shadows by ShyFlowerChild256

Trapped by fate. Hunted by a god. Fighting for freedom. Elara thought she had escaped her past-a life shackled to the war god Ares after a desperate deal gone wrong. But no one escapes a god forever. When Ares finds her at a grand masquerade ball, his silver eyes burn with possession, and his sinister words promise only one thing: she belongs to him. Fleeing into the heart of a cursed forest, Elara must confront the mistakes of her past while unlocking the true extent of her magical power. Her only ally? Her estranged brother, Aedan, whose loyalty is as fractured as her trust. But shadows twist in the woods, and not all enemies wear masks. With Ares closing in, Elara must decide: will she keep running from her fate, or will she finally stand and fight for her freedom-even if it means facing the monster she once called husband? Power. Control. Betrayal. In a world where even gods have limits, Elara is determined to break them all. Her body, mind, and soul are hers-and she's willing to burn the world to prove it.

The Billornaire's Secret by hiddenheartswrite

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COLD by Queensladyxxx

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Masquerade of Shadows

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