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Gaby Allison

They Who Hide Under Top Hats

The City of Hatlynshire is ruled by two opposing forces. The Order of Man, a shadow government ruled over by an autocratic dictator and the Circle, a hidden community of telekinetic people descended from a magic forest and ruled by eight powerful industrialist Barons and their Houses. The story follows the perspectives of multiple lead characters. Baron Henry Demon, the wealthy head of one of Hatlynshire's nine Boroughs, who grapples with the death of the man he had idolized all his life and the weight of the mounting pressure as the Circle heads towards a deadly war with their sworn enemy. Tensions which are worsened by internal disputes brought upon by a missing heir and a secretive insurgent who plots to rise up against the Barons and change the Circle from within. Lucian Demon, Henry's son and reluctant heir who deals with the issues and self-doubt created by expectations he was born to fulfill. As his dreaded Initiation Ceremony comes closer his worries are increased by the news of the Circle's conflict and a mysterious oncoming threat that would lead to the demise of him and everyone he loves. So he must work with both his family and his friends to uncover the secrets of their parents and hopefully survive whatever doom that's coming to the House at No 9, Allison Street. Anna Dawton, a common girl living in a secret Hamlet for Circulions in a Borough of theaters and drama, who deals with the threat of her home becoming a battleground when war arises after the seat of Everton is left empty in the wake of a car bombing. With her older sister, a vigilante outlaw bent on revenge against the Order of Man and her surrogate father figure, a kind bartender with a tragic yet legendary past. With her friends and family she attempts to survive the Hunters sent to kill her and her people while also trying to uncover the lies and secrets of the man in charge of her home. As this story unfolds, mysteries begin to reveal themselves. The treachery of an insurgent bent on justice for old sins, the plans of the dictator Timothy Montgomery and the Order of Man. The millennia long prophecies of eldritch gods and peoples long forgotten. And the many mysteries of a vengeful Baron and his broken House. All this comes together in a conflict that will shake the City of Hatlynshire to its core. The King sits upon his Moorish throne, his eternal children praise his name, for the sins of the old the young shall atone, returning once more from the Flame...
Theaofgreenfield · 1.4K Views

Her Master's desire

"Take her," the dangerous man orders casually, like I'm the most boring little human he's ever encountered in his life. "I said stay the fuck away!" I yell at him this time, causing him to tilt his head in amusement. "A little girl like you shouldn't be swearing at your elders. It's bad habit. Your daddy should have taught you better." Hold on. My daddy. And if I heard correctly the first time, the other man had mentioned something about 'daughter' and 'grown woman'. Shit! What's going on? This must be Darius Hunter! And how do they know about my existence!? Oh no! My father! Have they taken him? Have they hurt him? "Darius... Hunter?" I stutter in sheer terror, the dangerous man tensing as I mention his name. "You know my name. I don't know if I should be impressed or disappointed," Darius chuckles, amusement seeping into his tone. "Errrm... I... Where's my father...?" My demand sounds more like a plea, my voice shuddering in painful anticipation. "Waiting for you at my place. He said we should come get you. I didn't expect you to be old enough to beat up my man. I am definitely impressed, and your value, my dear, has just gone up." --------------------------- Allison, a confined young woman who finds solace in books and writing, is thrust into a world of danger and deceit when her father, Frank, a reformed gambler turned priest, sells her to Darius Hunter, the infamous "Devil of California," to settle an old debt. Darius tries everything possible to break Allison for his pleasure, promising himself not to touch her innocence. Yet, as Allison navigates the treacherous waters of her new life, she discovers hidden strengths, forms unexpected bonds, and unravels the dark secrets of her family’s past. Amidst turmoil and passion, Allison and Darius find themselves entangled in a powerful and transformative love story, punctuated by shocking twists and turns.
Favour_Abigail · 184.5K Views

To the East

I wasn’t so sure if it was my own blood stained my wedding dress. I was so sure that I bathed in crimson as I tried to catch my breath. I held my chest as I can feel the pain for the bullet thoroughly tormented my flesh. My vision was blurry as I tried to see my groom with his devilish look while pointing a gun at me. I’m sure he already fired it, as I tried to stop the blood oozing from my chest. Tears rolled down as I recalled how happy I am at his grand proposal. How he whispers the endless “I love you” to me. How his lips brushed mine as he held me in his embrace.  How sweet his smiles as it were purposely painted like the sun on clear blue skies. Hugo. I looked at him with bitterness as I tried to brush off my tears. I don’t understand why our love ends up like this.  All the love I had shattered as I looked this unfamiliar man in front of me. He walked towards me and he pointed the gun he held in his hands earlier. “My sweetest Jane.” He planted a departing kiss as I tried to talk back but my lips won’t move. My body was trembling with fear with the monster that is willing to end my life.  “I know you must be shocked at this state.” As he played few strands of my hair as I tried to reach him to retaliate but my trembling hands landed at his face, stained his handsome face with the blood from my chest. My tears won’t stop from flowing as I watch him laugh hideously; he held my hands and feels it in his face. I could still feel the warmth in his face.  “Hu..Hugo…Please help me.” Trying to survive and plead. I wonder if one touch could appease his anger and withdraw his gun from my head. “Shhhhhhh….. Don’t cry love. You won’t be alone in your afterlife. You may join your beloved parents, what do you think?” My parents, their faces flashed in my mind as they were supportive in my wedding with Hugo. They were the one who arrange this whole thing as their only cherished daughter. I trembled with wrath as I grabbed his collar with my might. This cursed creature! “What did I do to deserve this!” I shouted with all my voice that left with me. I couldn’t let him go as I gather my strength to get even for my parents. My naïve parents who blindly supported me to be with him.  He laughed evilly and I couldn’t know him. I stood in silence as I listened him laughed in my state, Hugo have you ever loved me? Thought crossed my mind. “You were too stubborn to believe that I loved you Jane. You were easily deluded that I need to get rid of you.”  So this must be the most hurting words I heard. I let him go from my grasp. I know he was waiting seconds to end my life it was that I am a bit impatient. “Indeed I am deluded Hugo. I regret falling in love with you wholeheartedly.” I pulled the trigger from the gun he pointed at me and I fell into darkness. Everything was a lie. Before I totally lose my senses, I could hear a woman calling Hugo and stood toward his side. I could still gaze at the approaching shadow and it became clearer and clearer. I clenched my face of what I saw. It was my sister, Allison and behind her were my parents. I wanted to laughed with the twist of events. Nobody know I could still heard them talking in my dying self. I could feel my mother’s hand wring my neck to sure that I will die. I could not resist.  My death was stage. My death was….
KM_E · 13.1K Views

IMMOTAL QUEST

Immortal Quest.... In the bustling halls of modern high school life, six extraordinary teenagers discover that their ordinary lives are merely a veil hiding a world of ancient secrets, magical powers, and an immortal destiny. Scott, the fearless leader with the ability to command the elements, finds his strength tested when a shadowy force threatens to engulf the world in eternal darkness. Joined by his loyal friends—Mia, whose radiant light fights the creeping shadows; Allison, a master of stealth and agility; Derek, with the power to bend objects to his will; Theo, who manipulates shadows to strike against the darkness; and Malia, whose psychic abilities delve into the minds of friend and foe—the group embarks on a journey that will push their courage, friendships, and love to the limit. As they navigate high school drama, budding romances, and the weight of their growing powers, they uncover a prophecy that ties their fate to an immortal battle. When Scott is captured by the darkness, the group faces their greatest test yet: saving their leader while holding their fragile bond together. In a story of love, loyalty, and unyielding determination, Immortal Quest takes readers on an epic adventure through the trials of youth and the perils of an ancient war. Together, this unlikely team must prove that even in the face of overwhelming odds, the light of friendship and love can pierce through the darkest of nights. This is their quest—an immortal battle against darkness, with the power of love and unity as their greatest weapon. Will they prevail, or will the shadows consume them?
olarinde_Faruq · 27.9K Views

Garotas fortes também choram.

Essa é a história de Lorena, uma jovem mulher que ao longo sua adolescência sofre uma série de mudanças em sua vida, umas boas e outras ruins. Após sofrer um acidente de carro com seus pais, sua infância é totalmente alterada pelas marcas que essa tragédia deixa em sua vida. Ela acorda uns dias depois em uma cama de hospital, e não sabe o que será de sua vida, só sabe apenas que terá que morar com seus avós. Sua avó à ama muito, mas seu avô é um homem preconceituoso e muito ríspido, ela praticamente não os via, então, se adaptar a morar com eles será um grande desafio, porém são a única família que ela tem, mas que deixaram de vê-la quando ela era apenas um bebê, graças ao caso que sua mãe Laura teve com o primo Pedro aos 14 anos, resultando em seu nascimento. Laura era apaixonada pelo pai de Lorena, mas ele, por algum motivo que ela desconhecia, desapareceu sem deixar rastros. Assim, logo depois do abandono, Laura foi embora do Morro Grande, onde nasceu, sendo criada até sua adolescência. Laura conheceu então Roberto, ele era mais velho que ela, mas se apaixonou pelo seu jeitinho de menina, ela estava sem emprego, longe de casa, ele lhe ofereceu abrigo e trabalho, era um homem sozinho e precisava de companhia. Ele acabou se apaixonando por ela de verdade e pediu para que ela ficasse com ele, mas como sua esposa, ela relutou, mas, em pouco tempo acabou aceitando-o e eles tiveram um curto romance, até que se casaram. Roberto era apaixonado pela menina, ele escolheu seu nome e deu tudo de si como pai para ela. Os primeiros 10 anos de sua vida, ela se lembra de ser muito feliz, até que sua mãe engravidou quando tinha 13 anos, mas, não durou muito tempo, pois Laura perdeu o bebê aos 6 meses de gestação, sofrendo muito e tornando a adolescência de Lorena muito difícil, ela, sendo uma menina magrinha, pequena, mas, com muita inteligência, não costumava fazer muitas amizades, seus dias eram difíceis, até ela conhecer sua melhor amiga, Gabi, ela era linda e esperta e ajudava Lorena em tudo o que podia, com os meninos, as meninas que faziam bullying com ela, era sua única e melhor amiga, irmã e amor, até o dia fatídico do acidente. Elas se separaram ainda na adolescência depois do acidente. Logo depois do acidente, Lorena voltou para a casa de seus avós, mas lá não está tão fácil, queria que estivesse, durante sua adolescência acabou caindo em uma vida errada, trabalhando nas noites, fazendo coisas que a vida impôs em seu caminho, o que ela esperava que seria uma vida fácil, que teria apoio incondicional, acabou se tornando mais complicada do que viver com seus avós preconceituosos, mas pelo menos ela tinha sua “liberdade”. Mas, há que custo ela teria que viver a vida de liberdade que escolheu? Há que ponto terá que chegar para vencer os dogmas de uma sociedade moralista e hipócrita e viver sua vida e suas escolhas? Um encontro inesperado pode mudar seu destino, mas, há que ponto ela poderá chegar para sair do inferno que acabou entrando?
Mell_Ribeiro · 8.1K Views

Starlit Shadows: A Forbidden Love in Los Angeles

" Starlit Shadows: A Forbidden Love in Los Angeles" In the night of Los Angeles, the dazzling lights can’t conceal the shadows within. Allison Raynor, once a rising star in the online world, dreamed of making it big in the entertainment industry. However, betrayal and adversity have left her in despair. Seeking solace in a mysterious bar, her fate takes a dramatic turn with the arrival of a mysterious man. Xavier Craig, a name shrouded in mystery within Los Angeles’s entertainment scene. His irresistible charm is matched only by the shocking secrets he conceals—he is a member of a secretive and powerful family. A chance encounter intertwines Allison’s world with Xavier’s, drawing her into his enigmatic allure. Yet, Xavier’s secrets and hidden identity cast dark shadows over their growing connection. In the glamorous yet perilous city of Los Angeles, their relationship evolves amidst the fog of secrets and conflict. With deception, intrigue, and irresistible attraction pushing them toward the unknown, Allison must navigate this forbidden romance to find her true path. How will Xavier’s past and future shape their intertwined destinies? "Starlit Shadows: A Forbidden Love in Los Angeles"is a captivating contemporary novel blending romance, suspense, and fantasy. Every twist and turn is filled with intrigue and surprises, inviting you to uncover the hidden truths. Are you ready for this passionate and enigmatic love journey?
panda_888 · 1.5K Views

My CEO Daddy is Gay?

“Are you sure this is the right address?” “I’m pretty sure.” They rang the doorbell and a tall handsome man stood in front of them. “Alex?” “Hi, Robbie.” “It’s been a long time.” “Yeah, well..” “Mom,” said a girl who emerged from behind her. “Is he the one?” “The one what?” She rolled her eyes. “Duh?! Can’t you see? I’m your daughter.” “What?! That can’t be right.” “Better believe it, stupid!” “Honey!” “What?” “I thought you said I’m gay, Alex?” “You’re what?” “You hear that right, honey. Your daddy is gay.” ********** All that ten-year old Sasha ever wanted was to meet her true father but every time she asked her mom, she always tried to make excuses. Until one day, as a birthday gift, she finally convinced her to bring her to meet her real father. What she didn’t expect is that he is not what she thought he would be... Allison Jane Macatangay has been known as one of the youngest top models in the fashion world. She had been in the covers of magazines in the country until one day, her dreams had been shattered when she got pregnant by her best friend, Robbie. Thirty-three year old Robert James Magsano, the CEO of JM Cosmetics had almost everything he ever wanted except for one thing. Everyone thinks he is gay because of one person, Alex. So to prove her wrong, he gave her a night she would remember expecting her to tell everyone about it. Except she fled out of the country, and he was left owning up to the stereotype the media has thought of him. For ten years, his life was normal until one day, Alex showed up in his doorstep with a ten-year old girl claiming to be his daughter. Will this news bring Alex and Robbie together or will it tear them apart? What will Sasha do upon knowing who his father is? Come and find out. Note: This will be edited every now and then. ************* Gold Tier Winner of WFP#15: Parenthood. Thank you for all your support. *************** *Book cover created as fan-art credited to: Michelleleee Thank you.
Honey15 · 1.3M Views

Road Tripp

Devin and Masha sitting with her ass in his lap as he powers through I don't know how many plates of food and she just keeps hopping up to get more and feed him. Jun and Lilly in quiet planning mode considering they are not going to be at school next year. Ben and Liz are kinda on the outside of the group and have been most of the time. I think things have been tense concerning the big trip but I'll ask about that when we are closer to leaving. Kyle and Hanna are chit chatting with everyone, Kyle being brought in still threw a lot of people outside of the group but we got him healed and while there could have been some sort of explanation I don't feel the need to do so to everyone in the school. Isaac and Allison are my second biggest concern this year as the two of them have been dating like it's a soap opera. They are doing fine then he fucks it up and comes to the group to talk to her then they get back together for a week or two before another blow up. Finally, my biggest concern is Natsuko. After everything that has happened and all we've been through after Kori 'settled the score' with Heather at Johnny's place my little assistant has been less involved and more distant than I've ever seen her. I'm still enjoying the personal time I'm getting with my crew all the while Kori and I have been planning for the trip. I've been working out the trip list. She's been on the more 'important' job of making sure it'll be a fun trip. I'm pretty sure a bunch of teenagers in a couple RV's driven by bikers being tailed by a U-Haul carrying two bikes is gonna be fun for all. The backyard party ends in the late afternoon and while most of the crew heads off to home, I wait till all the guests leave before putting on my coat and grabbing Katy by the hand and dragging her off to my bike. She's wearing a confused look as I hand her the spare helmet but she's not fighting me as we head off to my only true private spot nowadays, the shack at Johnny's. My bike is a regular feature and as soon as I'm off there is someone to walk it to a small garage Johnny had built for the equipment. The place has really changed, it's still got the trailers stacked up like ghetto apartments and teenage outcasts running around but once I get past the 'courtyard' and into the main section it's tools equipment and then the green houses. Still marvel at the work Johnny has put in becoming a 'legitimate businessman' but I've got more important things on my mind as I walk past it all and to my shack. A little expansion on the shack and the bed were done just so I could hold meetings there with my people but other than that it stays untouched by others. I get Katy inside and sit her down on the bed after closing the door. I take notice of my confused 'Bad' girlfriend, tight jeans that are torn up with hard black boots. I know she's got one of her tank tops under her leather jacket. I take my leather jacket and hood off and set it on the chair, then kick my boots off before slowly pulling my t-shirt off. Katy starts to pick up on what's happening and starts to undress taking her own coat and boots off as I get my pants down and kick them to the side. I move up to her and help her with her top revealing her large breasts clasped together in a purple and black bra, her pants come off to show me matching panties before I throw the former to the floor. I pull her up off the bed to sit up and kiss Katy gently on the lips which catch her off guard for only a moment before I have arms wrapped around my neck. Katy leans back, we keep kissing as she takes me with her to the bed, slowly we work our limbs tightly but tenderly around each other as I feel myself getting hard against Katy's covered mound.
Fredrick_Udele · 35.2K Views

Ang Liwanag ng Kadiliman: Isang Paglalakbay sa Pag-ibig at Katapangan

Synopsis: Sa isang malupit na gabi, sinapit ng malagim na pangyayari ang buhay ni Gabriel nang dukutin ng Aswang Queen ang kanyang mga magulang upang gawing alay sa impiyerno. Ang kanyang mundo ay biglang gumuho, at ang kanyang puso ay napuno ng galit at determinasyon na mabawi ang kanyang mga magulang mula sa kamay ng kasamaan. Sa kanyang paglalakbay tungo sa paghahanap ng katarungan, sumama si Gabriel kay Isabella, ang matapang na mamamahayag na may malasakit sa mga inosenteng biktima ng kadiliman. Kasama rin nila sina Mateo, isang siningero na may kakayahang makipag-ugnayan sa mga diwata at mitikong nilalang; Sofia, isang mandirigmang dalubhasa sa Filipino martial arts; at Rafael, isang dalubhasang siyentipiko na may malalim na kaalaman sa mga mitikong nilalang. Sa kanilang paglalakbay, sila ay tinulungan ng mga Diwata ng Kalikasan na maging gabay at proteksyon. Ang mga Diwata ay nagbigay ng liwanag at lakas sa grupo habang sila ay humaharap sa mga panganib at laban sa mga nilalang ng kadiliman. Kasama rin nila ang tikbalang na nagbigay ng lakas at kahusayan sa pakikipaglaban, ang kapre na nagbigay ng impormasyon at gabay sa mga kagubatan, at ang mga engkanto na nagdulot ng tulong at mahika sa mga pangangailangan ng grupo. Sa kanilang paglalakbay, sila ay dumaan sa mga matitinding pagsubok at pakikipaglaban. Sa bawat yugto, sila ay nakaranas ng kapangyarihan mula sa mga diyos at dyosa ng mitolohiya. Ang mga diyos at dyosa ay nagbigay ng mga espesyal na agimat at kapangyarihan kay Gabriel upang matulungan siya sa kanyang misyon na mabawi ang kanyang mga magulang. Ang mga kapangyarihang ito ay nagbigay sa kanya ng lakas, talino, at kahusayan na kailangan niya upang harapin ang Aswang Queen at ang kanyang mga kasamang masasamang nilalang. Sa huli, sa pamamagitan ng kanilang tibay ng loob, tapang, at pagkakaisa, nagawa ng grupo na labanan ang Aswang Queen at ang kanyang mga kasama. Sa isang matinding laban, nagtagumpay sila na mabawi ang mga magulang ni Gabriel mula sa kapangyarihan ng kadiliman. Ang kaligtasan at tagumpay na ito ay nagdulot ng liwanag at pag-asa sa mundo, at nagpatunay na ang kabutihan at katapangan ay laging mananaig sa harap ng kasamaan. Ang kuwentong ito ay isang paglalakbay ng pag-ibig, katapangan, at pagkakaisa. Ipinapakita nito ang mahalagang papel ng mga kaibigan, mga mitikong nilalang, at mga diyos at dyosa sa pagharap sa mga hamon ng buhay. Sa pamamagitan ng pagtutulungan at pagtitiwala sa isa't isa, ang grupo ni Gabriel ay nagpatunay na ang pag-asa at tagumpay ay laging maaaring matamo sa kabila ng kadiliman.
DelfinDimlasa93 · 5.3K Views

Harana, Isaw, Tamang Tiyempo, At Ikaw (Filipino)

Kontento na sa buhay niya si Donna. Meron na siya ng lahat ng pwedeng hilingin ng isang babae. Hindi siya mayaman at sikat pero meron naman siyang masayang pamilya, supportive na mga kaibigan, stable na trabaho at higit sa lahat, love life. Sa katunayan, limang taon na sila ni Jestoni. Nagtatrabaho ang nobyo niya sa Amerika para sa pamilya nito at para raw sa future nila. Mahirap para kay Donna ang malayo rito pero dahil mahal niya si Jestoni at may tiwala siya rito, tiniis niya ang lahat. Pero basta na lang bumaliktad ang mundo niya nang malaman niya mula sa nanay nito na tinatapos na nila ang relasyon nila dahil nagpakasal na ito sa isang Amerikana para makakuha ng green card. Lahat ng pangarap niya para sa kanilang dalawa ay naglaho at ang mga sakripisyo niya ay nabale-wala. Pakiramdam niya ay pinagkaisahan siya ng mundo. Para sandaling makalimot ay dinala siya ng mga pinsan niya sa isang bar upang panoorin ang paboritong banda ng mga ito—ang papasikat pa lamang na Tough Love. Doon ay nakilala niya ang gitarista na gwapo sana pero snob na si Bob Earvin Montelibano. Ang akala ni Donna ay makakalimot nga siya kahit pansamantala lang pero mukhang pinagkakaisahan yata siya ng tadhana. Nang gabi ring iyon, isang lalaking kapangalan ng ex niya ang nag-propose ng kasal sa nobya nito. Sila dapat iyon kung hindi lang siya nito ipinagpalit sa American dream nito! Nilayasan niya ang mga pinsan sa bar at sa hindi inaasahan ay sinundan siya ni Bob Earvin at sinigurong walang mangyayaring masama sa mga tao sa paligid niya—este sa kanya pala. Doon nagsimula ang friendship nila. And then Bob Earvin asked her out. Hindi iyon inaasahan ni Donna. Pumayag siyang makipag-date dito sa susunod na magkita sila. Pero may iba nang plano si Donna. Nang magkita sila ulit, dalawang taon na ang nakalipas at naghilom na ang sugatan niyang puso. Pumunta uli siya sa bar kung saan nagpe-perform ang Tough Love at hindi hamak na mas sikat na ang mga ito ngayon. Ang akala niya ay nakalimutan na siya ni Bob Earvin. Pero nagulat siya nang basta na lang siya nitong halikan. Para raw iyon sa pang-iindyan niya rito dalawang taon na ang nakararaan.
slightstories · 36.6K Views
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