Secrets I Keep From My Ex

They say Love is blind, but no one is ever truly blind in love. We see everything; we just choose to ignore them because we're scared to move on or start afresh. Twenty-eight years old, Emma Winters has her dreams clearly defined. To have a loving family, a beautiful home, and a stable, fulfilling life. Not only do those dreams come crumbling down when her husband hands her divorce papers just when she tells him she's pregnant, but her pride and dignity are questioned when Jake announces that Emma was unfaithful to him. Emma loses hope in everything she believes in. However, hope comes to her when the enigmatic billionaire Alexander Sterling offers her a way out: A contract marriage to him. Will Emma accept this way out of her predicament even when this savior is none other than her ex-husband's uncle? What happens when she accepts the contract and is only chased back by her ex? Will she return to her once lover, or will she accept her growing feelings for her contract husband? Find out as we unravel Emma's story together! *****Excerpt******** “Why would you help when I was put in this mess by my own husband?” Emma cut in, now crying. “Because your husband is my nephew, and not only do I want to salvage the situation my nephew put you in, I want to escape his plot,” Alex said, and Emma’s heart stopped for a moment, a cold chill running down her spine as she replayed the words in her head. Nephew? His nephew? Jake was this man's... Alex's nephew? She mused, and then the realization of what that meant dawned on her like a crashing wave, knocking the breath from her lungs. Her eyes widened as she stared at him, the shock evident on her face. “Your nephew? You’re Alex Sterling, Jake's uncle?” she asked, unable to believe it herself. Alex nodded, his expression unchanged. “Yes. I'm his uncle,” Alex confirmed, and Emma shook her head.

Reeling from the shame, anger, embarrassment of his break up with the love of his life publicly, Kieran White had gotten involved with a common waitress at the pub he visited. They had hit it off and soon had a one night stand that led to them signing a contract marriage of five years so Kieran could head his family's business. What Edwina Hall had thought was a dream come true soon came shattering with a reality so blindly forced into her face when her husband asked her to sign the divorce papers he presented to her. Devastated, she had signed the papers and had left her cold-hearted ex-husband alone only to realize that she was pregnant with his son. Five years later, the duo crossed part in the most unlikely places and this time, the tables had turned as Kieran would do anything to get Edwina to notice him and most importantly, be with him again. Would Edwina continue to feign indifference to the man who had her heart and the father of her son or would she ignore him and move on with someone else?

Being the daughter of the home wrecking mistress was bad enough; but when your own mother also detested you and actually loved your step sister while treating you like an abomination, that had to be the worse thing in life. As if things are not bad enough, her wedding day is hijacked and the Prince Charming she thought would be hers forever betrays her to be with her own sister and she realizes that they had been laughing in her face all this while. Distraught and heart broken, she does the next best thing, gets drunk at a bar then wakes up the next morning in a man’s hotel room and with a cheap wedding ring on her finger then she flees in fear. Unfortunately for her, that night won’t just go away and she finds that her groom actually wants her and wait for it… he is her ex’s father. * “You went into a hotel and spent the night with a strange man, do you deny it?” “why should she deny it when she spent the night with her husband?” a steely voice said while his eyes looked down at Lyse with all the affection in the world then he turned to Brooke, his eyes losing their softness. “Do you have a problem with what my wife and I do?”

All my life, I never once know what it is to be a family. My parents did not care about me and didn't let me start with my siblings. Even when I diagnose with Terminal Illness by the doctor, they did not care about me. The only thing that accompanies me in this lonely hospital bedroom is the game called Second Life. Sadly, all good things must end, and so is Second Life. I decide to stay inside the game until the end and wait for me to release my final breath. However, I'm reincarnated to another life when I open my eyes. I promise to enjoy my Second Life in this world. Now, if only this woman stopped calling me a villain for a second, that would be great.

Carrie Evans, a driven and optimistic 21-year-old university student, receives a life-changing full scholarship to TerraNova University, the most prestigious institution in Canada. For Carrie, it’s not just an academic opportunity—it’s a chance to start fresh, leave her past behind, and chase her dreams. Upon arriving, she’s thrilled to reunite with her childhood best friends, Leo and Ava, whose unwavering support feels like a beacon of familiarity in her new world. But things take an unexpected turn when she meets Chang Jae-wook, popularly known as Alex, a cold, enigmatic, and wealthy friend of Leo. With his sharp words and intimidating presence, Alex seems to be everything Carrie should avoid. Yet, despite his aloof demeanor, there’s something hauntingly intriguing about him that she just can’t ignore. As the days turn into weeks, Carrie finds herself drawn into Alex’s life—a world filled with secrets, scars, and a mysterious past he has carefully hidden from everyone. Unintentionally, she stirs up emotions and memories he had long buried, breaking through the walls he’s spent years building. But meddling with Alex’s personal life comes at a cost. The deeper Carrie delves into his past, the more she realizes the depth of his pain and the ripple effect of her actions. Now, it’s up to her to mend what she has unintentionally fractured. Will she rise to the challenge, confronting not only Alex’s demons but her own fears and insecurities? Or will she let her instinct to run away take over, leaving behind yet another unfinished story?

If forgotten past. it dangerous man. it truth that should have stayed buried. Velena Nikolayevich thought she was just another woman trying to survive. But when she steps into Ceil Blackthorn's world, she realizes nothing is as it seems. Ceil is powerful, ruthless,and hiding secrets that could destroy everything. he knows her but she doesn't remember him. when a single file unlocked A past she can't recall, Velena is forced into a deadly game of deception betrayal and hidden Truths. was she a victim of the past? order reason It all happened? in a world blood trust is a weapon and love is just another strategy, Velena must decide- will she unkover that truth, or will She Run before it's too late? ● a dark Romance filled with the secrets betrayals and dangerous power plays. ● A past she can't remember a man who won't let her forget. ● nothing is what it seems. And someone wants her gone. welcome to Tangled secrets. are you ready to play?

what would happen if the person you loved more then your life left you behind it would be devastating won't it but what about the person stuck in the time zone between two worlds just for her lover who she would do anything for won't it be more amusing to witness that but now what about a person stuck between these two people who love each other but also can't be together because it's impossible because that's against nature and you're one of the reason they can't be together since you're between them well that might not be that exciting for her but would be an adventure for sure a rollercoaster of emotions where they live (2/3), love (complicated) and laugh(well most of the time) together but the cries, devastation and emotions aren't hidden either let's see their journey of friendship and love and how they will discover new things with the help of each other. This is the story of Lia and Liam who love each other but because of unwanted circumstances they can't be together 5 years later Liam meets Mia and some sparkles happen between them but what about Lia who is still stuck in this world because of her love for Liam what is going to happen in this complicated life of these 3 and what are the discoveries they are gonna make together through hardship, pain, confusion and some supernatural powers(maybe)but one thing for sure they will overcome all struggles together or will they?

Before they got married, Laurent already knew that Dave Washington had another woman in his heart, yet she still chose to marry him because Dave had always been the one she loved. She loved Dave, but his heart belonged to another woman. It was said that this woman loved another man, who happened to be Dave's illegitimate half-brother. Laurent believed that having a child would secure their shaky marriage. Until one day, the woman Dave loved finally told him, "Actually, the person I love is you." Laurent had devoted her youth and energy to this sensational and messy love story, only to helplessly watch it collapse. Heartbroken, she chose to divorce. She thought Dave's infidelity would make her easily give up on the house, car, and property during the divorce, with the only request being custody of their daughter. But to her surprise, Dave insisted that she was unfit to raise their daughter and refused to give her custody. In order to fight for her daughter, she embarked on a long and exhausting legal battle. She said to him, "You're so persistent—aren't you worried your lover is waiting for you anxiously?" Dave smiled and replied, "If you have time to worry about her, you might as well get a new lawyer." In a fit of rage, she threw a cup of water in his face. "Dave Washington, you're despicable!" Yes, every lawyer she hired was bought off by him with large sums of money. Finally, disheartened, she gave up custody of their daughter and decided to leave the country to heal. But he sent someone to intercept her at the airport...

CLAIMED BY MY EX-HUSBAND'S RIVAL: I MUST HAVE MY REVENGE! Synopsis: Roman Sionis / Melanie Holland Roman's hand grasped her neck, gently tilting her head back. His lips left a fiery path along her neck, his breath hot against her skin as he said in a menacing whisper “Tell me, Mel, what do you desire?” Melanie remained unmoved, her eyes devoid of emotion. “What I desire is inhumane” “Say it” Roman urged her. Without hesitation, she declared in a fixed tone, “I want Anthony Hamilton's head.” She paused a bit. “Can you get it for me?” Roman placed a soft kiss on her neck and collarbone “Anything for you, baby, I'll bring the head of every person in his family” “Good.” •••••••••••• After being betrayed by her ex-husband, Melanie is given a choice— In exchange for her son's life, she must infiltrate the life of Lord Sionis, the most powerful mafia Don in all of Germany, and leak information that can jeopardize his success. Only then she'll be free from her Ex-husband's clutches. Melanie finds out the hard way why they call him the deranged Alpha, not only does he thirst for the blood of men, but he also has a soft spot for little animals. Her greatest fear turned out to be her greatest salvation. If Roman Sionis decides to help Melanie plot her revenge, what will Anthony's fate be? •••Unicorse (⁠ ͡⁠°⁠ᴥ⁠ ͡⁠°⁠ ⁠ʋ⁠)

Thana, a third-year engineering student and budding businessman, lives under the oppressive rule of his powerful stepfather. One fateful day, after Thana insults Pearl—a feisty second-year engineering student—Pearl kicks him square in the face, landing him in the hospital. To make amends (or so it seems), Thana forces Pearl into a deal: she must obey him until his injury heals. But the chaos doesn't stop there. When Yeepun—the politically influential daughter of a top politician—schemes to force Thana into an onstage engagement by proposing to him, he declares Pearl his girlfriend to dodge the setup, leaving everyone in a state of disbelief. As public pandemonium, bullying, and Yeepun’s vengeful followers swirl around them, the fake relationship starts to feel all too real. Together, they hatch a wild plan to reclaim Thana’s rightful inheritance from his tyrannical stepfather and break free from his grasp. Amid a whirlwind of family betrayals, dramatic rescues, and hilarious misadventures, Thana and Pearl discover that sometimes the best love stories begin with a kick—and a whole lot of chaos

Lyra is a seven year old girl that moved out of town with her parents to leave in the outskirts of a small village near the woods. She loved the woods but the villagers warned them about the dangers lying in the woods. One day as Lyra was playing in the woods she thought she saw someone. I what she saw one of the dangers in the woods or is it more than that.

Am back, I wont forgive and I wont forget' The once rightful heiress of the Jing Group, after her mother’s death, lives as an outcast in her own family, was betrayed and died tragical "A cheating fiancé that broke my heart? Screw him, Let's make a deal with the richer Demon!" "They all abandoned me? I can't call them my friends!" "My Father disowned me? That's fine, I will take back my house and money, and see where he goes!" Mr. Damon lets make a deal "Danger is approaching, I can help you a evade it" Lisa Stated Damon Carven Zichen the Dark Prince, rich & powerful businessman and a feared secret mafia boss. Behind his mask, he controls the underworld with an iron grip, never revealing his true face. After Two years ...... "Mr. Damon our deal is over, sign the divorce paper" Damon smirk "My lady, are you forgetting that you are pregnant?" All of him is for her. Challenges will arise, chaos will commence, and drama will ensue - - - - - Novel Status: Ongoing. Note: This is an original story by me (Ereal001) and not a translation :) This book is found exclusively on webnovel.com. Please DO NOT repost it anywhere else. Author's Instagram: author_ereal

Karl awoke to find himself shockingly reduced to a crippled Evil God confined within a bottle. The Fischer family had inadvertently become his favored members, sharing a fate connected by blood throughout the generations. They established a secret clan, infiltrated the state, manipulated wars, ascended the God Pantheon stairway, and fought for the honor and future of the family. They were assassins lurking in the shadows, beloved scholars, esteemed priests, powerful dukes, and legends in heroic epics. From budding to robust growth, steampunk evolved; the Spirit Realm descended through dreams; witches and ancient gods stepped forth, and people listened to the lost whispers at their ears. They were both the creators and the enders of stories. Generation after generation, in a continuous succession, they marched forward. "Step over my corpse and go on," he said.

Levi (Leh-vee, yes don’t pronounce it wrong or he’ll get upset), a teenage boy, starts college at the prestigious, yet religious Midnight Sun University. However, Levi must deal with keeping his identity safe and trying to make new friends, in what seems like a hostile environment for him. To further complicate matters, he finds himself paired with an unlikely roommate upon moving into the Housing Buildings, all that is until he meets someone who will change his life forever.

(GL) Confident Mess x Cold Raging Fire - - - Author Renée Laurent receives an invitation to an old university friend's wedding. The venue will be on a private island, but that's not the only 'hassle'. A certain someone will be there and it's forcing her to properly evaluate some of her past choices. Recently minted environmental lawyer Ayla Bozkurt. A relationship that started early in University and went on for over two years. One that Renée ended herself without explaining properly... She thought it was the right thing to do at the time, with her mental health fraying. Now, Renée thinks she wants to see her again on the island just to show that she is in a good place with her life. That's all. After all, the relationship is dead... isn't it? An ending that happened because of a misunderstanding and a lack of communication. In close proximity and stuck with her for a while, will one pounding heart awaken the willingness in the other to finally talk? - - - The author cups her hands around the moon shining above before looking over at her ex. "I used to hate the night. The moonlight reminded me of what I couldn't touch anymore." The lawyer whose name means 'halo of moonlight' watches her with a cold face, but inside she is as hotly rattled as ever. "...What do you mean by saying this?" - - - A young law student had been trying to disparage her writing profession to Ayla in a public setting. Renée steps closer to the young woman after confidently defending herself to land a final soft blow. "But you were making her uncomfortable with this instead of me." The wealthy ex who thought she had been hiding her displeasure at her junior talking down to someone clenches her wine glass. Was she so easy to read for her, or... is she just paying that much attention?

most characters start alive. Mine is dead and has been reincarnated as a vessel for the strongest Arcane user in history. Forgot to say if he dies the world and everything with it dies along with him new chapters released every day!

She's hot as hell, seductive and a one of a kind beauty and she knows it. She wields it as her best weapon. He's Handsome, Rich and everything a woman wants and he knows it but he doesn't care. Meet Katherine Warren and Ian Fergus as the two hard headed and egoistic people gets entangled in a web of love, pain, secrets, revenge and Madness. Will Katherine let go of the Pain and fall in love and Start afresh or will she complete her mission and let the pain consume her And... Will Ian forget his childhood and move forward in life or will that pain he experienced be ever stagnant

Alice has to find a new family because her mother died recently. When she arrived at her new home, she doesn’t know that she will discover magical secrets…

When Elena Carter returns to the secluded town of Silverwood to care for her ailing grandmother, she’s expecting quiet days in the sleepy town she left behind. But from the moment she crosses its borders, strange occurrences pull her into a world she doesn’t understand. The eerie howls in the woods, the cryptic warnings of the townsfolk, and the unsettling pull she feels toward the forest hint that Silverwood holds far more secrets than she ever imagined. Elena’s arrival sparks the interest of Lucas Blackthorn, a brooding stranger with piercing eyes and a connection to the town’s darker side. As their paths cross, Elena is drawn to him, even as her instincts tell her to run. Lucas knows Silverwood’s secrets better than anyone—because he’s been living them. As a member of a cursed werewolf pack, his life is ruled by danger and betrayal. When Elena learns she’s the key to an ancient prophecy capable of ending a century-old curse—or unleashing a power beyond anyone’s control—she is thrust into a battle for survival. As rival packs close in, alliances shift, and hidden truths about her family’s past emerge, Elena must decide whom to trust in a world where betrayal is currency. With her heart torn between Lucas and the secrets he harbors, and her life threatened by those who seek to use her, Elena must uncover the truth about herself, her family, and Silverwood. But the closer she gets to the answers, the more she realizes some mysteries are best left buried. In a story of love, betrayal, and supernatural intrigue, Silverwood explores the thin line between humanity and the beast within—and what it means to risk everything for those you love.

To save her brother’s life, 18-year-old Anesha made the most selfless and life-altering decision—entering a contract marriage with Devansh Kapoor, the world’s wealthiest, most powerful, and enigmatic business tycoon. Bound by the terms of their agreement, she gave birth to his child, and their relationship ended as swiftly as the contract dictated. For two years, Anesha shared a home with Devansh, yet his face remained a mystery, always concealed behind a mask—a mask that hid more than his identity, shielding the secrets of his enigmatic world. After their divorce, their paths diverged, yet Anesha couldn’t forget him. To her, Devansh was an unsolved riddle—his piercing gaze hinting at untold anguish, his mask concealing truths she couldn’t fathom, and his aloof cruelty betraying a hidden tenderness. Will fate draw Anesha back into Devansh’s shadowed world? Can she unveil the secrets he has so carefully buried? Or will his cold, relentless passion destroy her fragile heart once more? A tale of love, sacrifice, and untold truths, where every revelation peels back another layer of mystery, and every twist deepens the fire of forbidden desire.

I am POWER. I am destruction. Chaos Reigns. But I was not always like this.. MY Humanity is slipping away with each Town, with each Village, with each City that I burn - that I CLAIM. Fire consumes ME in MY thirst for more. I will not stop until OUR WHOLE WORLD sets ablaze.

When they met again, Jonathan Serge Drucker saw her with her daughter who had been diagnosed with mild autism. He coldly taunted her, 'Clarisse Balas, a daughter from another man, no wonder she's not healthy!' She indifferently replied, 'And who are you?' He had always been drawn to those icy, enchanting women, and a sweet, innocent girl like her didn't pique his interest. He never thought that one day, after enduring the hurt he had inflicted and the trials of life, she would finally become what he desired but was no longer his.

Chaos, Entropy, the power of causality. The energy that makes every universe slowly decline and finally perish. The Destruction of Taoism, the birthplace of all demons and also the seed that creates universes. A secret everyone knows, but very few carry. Chaos and Causality, two forces that rule the universe itself. A simple goblin, imprinted a dagger and spent millennia chasing after it. Millions of lives and millions of adventures. His fate is one of high importance. One that will decide the fate of the multiverse itself. But who decided his fate? A Goblin with a pitch black dagger, travelling from universe to universe, acquiring strength and wisdom, all for the sake of reversing karma. Reversing the Heavens. Going against fate itself. And who would make such grandiose plans? Why, but the weakest of all creatures... A mere goblin... ---------------------------------------- This novel is bound to be big. I'll be going through a lot of lives, with a lot of different ideas. It's basically going to be all your favourite stories, blended into one protagonist. I haven't written the whole thing yet, so I'm open to ideas. If you guys want to see something specific you can always comment. Have a read, and hope you enjoy! ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Disclaimer: Cover found on artstation.com

Selena Elaine Montreal is a bank employee ready to move on from a broken heart. Tired of being alone, she takes a chance and signs up for a dating company, hoping to find someone who can help her start anew. Herman Leonardo Aragon was once her schoolmate-and secretly, her biggest admirer. Back in their university days, he was the campus crush everyone adored, but Heleon's heart had always belonged to Selene. When he found out she had a boyfriend, he left the country to escape the pain. Years later, Heleon returns as the apprentice to the president of Dallas Bank, where Selene also happens to work. Their unexpected reunion takes an even more surprising turn when they cross paths at the same dating company. The spark between them ignites quickly, leading to a secret marriage known only to their parents. But in a company that forbids office romance, they must keep their relationship hidden at all costs. As they navigate secret meetings, career ambitions, and old feelings, will their love survive the pressures of their double lives? Or will their hidden truth come at a cost they never expected?

Damian Alfanro (32 tahun) adalah CEO Billionair yang muda, seksi, arogan dan tampan. Anugerah terindah, namun tidak dengan tingkahnya yang sangat kejam dan tidak peduli apapun. Memiliki beberapa perusahaan yang sangat sukses. Namun, di balik semua ini ada sesuatu yang tidak mereka ketahui tentang Damian. Angelita Aurellia (24 tahun) adalah seorang sekretaris dari Damian yang memiliki paras cantik, polos, kalem, namun ceroboh. Dunia Kpop, tergila-gila dengan oppa korea. Gadis yang biasa disapa Angel ini memiliki latar belakang yang cukup santuy. Namun, dia selalu bekerja keras untuk melakukan yang terbaik. Selalu bersabar dengan bos yang terkenal pedofil atau kejam. Tidak hanya CEO muda yang sangat kaya dan sekretaris yang cantik dan cerdas. Namun, segelintir masa lalu kelam berubah menjadi dendam yang membuat Angel jatuh ke dalam perangkapnya sendiri. Tenggelam dalam kegelapan dunia yang belum pernah dia rasakan sebelumnya. Bagaimana dengan dendam yang tertanam di hati Angel? Apakah akan berjalan mulus di awal? Sementara kenyataan terus muncul ke permukaan, siapa sebenarnya Damian? Banyak flashback dan NC 21+ Romance, 15 Desember 2020