In the vibrant city of Istanbul, where ancient traditions meet modern aspirations, two souls from distinct worlds were destined to collide. Arif Yılmaz, a dedicated surgeon of Turkish-Filipino ancestry, stood at the helm of his family's prestigious Yılmaz Memorial Hospital, burdened by the weight of expectations. Meanwhile, Mariam Alcantara, a compassionate Filipina nurse, ventured far from her homeland in search of opportunity, her dreams interwoven with hope and sacrifice.
Amidst the sterile halls of the hospital, where the hum of machines masked the flutter of newfound emotions, Arif and Mariam's paths crossed. As sparks ignited between them, the barriers of culture, tradition, and social status loomed large. Arif's family, steeped in heritage, held expectations that conflicted with his growing feelings for Mariam. At the same time, Mariam wrestled with insecurities, fearing her humble beginnings were inadequate to bridge the divide.
Their love story unfolded as an intricate dance of passion and doubt, tradition and change. Would they find the courage to challenge the conventions that sought to define them, or would their respective backgrounds extinguish the flame of their love before it could truly blossom? In the heart of Istanbul, the journey of Arif and Mariam was just beginning-an exploration of love's boundaries and the resilience of the human spirit--- Two Cultures, One Love.
Amalia Hera-born Amalia Romano-was stolen at the age of three, torn from a life of privilege as the heir to a powerful mafia dynasty. Fourteen years later, her family finds her, but the girl they remember is gone. In her place stands Scarlett, the world's deadliest assassin, a shadow no one suspects-except for two people who know the truth.
Now, as Amalia navigates the dangerous world of the Romanos, she must face the family she doesn't trust, rebuild the broken bond with her twin sister, and protect the dark secret of who she's become. But in a world of loyalty and betrayal, will Amalia's hidden identity save her-or destroy her?
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"You... you're Scarlett," he stammered, his voice barely more than a whisper. "They said... they said you were just a myth."
"Funny," I replied, slowly advancing on him, my dagger raised, "I thought the same about fear... until I saw it on the faces of men like you."
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🥇Assassin -25/01/25
🥇twinsister -08/02/25
#4 mafiaprincess -02/02/25
#19 family -02/02/25
#23 reunion -02/02/25