Stand In Line

"I should have known... I should have never trusted you." "Please, I'm sorry Ethan. It was a mistake." Nancy and Max had been best friends since childhood-inseparable, unshakable, and always standing firm in each other's corner. They were two halves of a whole, their bond the one constant in a world of uncertainty. But their perfect balance was shattered the day Ethan entered their lives. He wasn't supposed to come between them. He wasn't supposed to disrupt the unbreakable rhythm of their friendship. So how did it come to this? Nancy should have seen the signs. She should have known that liking him would only lead to heartache. But how could she have guessed? How could she have prepared herself for the truth? Because Ethan... Ethan didn't feel the same. His heart belonged to someone else-her best friend. And now, the unshakable bond between Nancy and Max trembles on the edge of breaking, tested by emotions they never saw coming. How do you move forward when the line between friendship and love becomes blurred?

"Reclaimers" 10 years ago, the world fell. The red moon rose, shattering the earth and unleashing monstrous beings known as Reclaimers from its depths. Cities crumbled, humanity’s weapons proved futile, and survivors were forced into hiding. The once-dominant species became prey. Among the ruins, Ash and Lilith, orphaned siblings, grew up dodging death. Born into a shattered world, they’ve survived by relying on each other and the instincts honed from years of evading the horrors stalking their every step. But Ash wants more than survival—he wants revenge. When a chance encounter with the Vanguard—a hardened group of elite warriors fighting to reclaim the planet—offers them a glimpse of hope, Ash and Lilith are drawn into a dangerous journey toward the Citadel, humanity’s last stronghold. With Reclaimers hunting their every move and the promise of freedom and strength within reach, Ash dreams of joining the fight. But the red moon’s secrets run deeper than anyone knows, and the siblings’ survival will force them to confront not only the monsters outside but the ones within. Will humanity rise from its ruins, or has the Fall only just begun?

* At night He was rugged and untamed. That one steamy night left Grace utterly captivated. She coyly stretched out her dainty, snow-white feet, hooking them around his waist as she softly laid down her terms: For the first time, no staying overnight. The second time, the moment he got himself a significant other, she'd vanish from his side. Later on, their liaison would remain strictly on a physical level. No strings of money attached, no emotional fetters, just the most primal and unadulterated desires that flared up when night fell, entwining them like a web spun by countless spiders. And once the moment had passed, she'd straighten her skirt and turn her back on him, cold as ice. *During daytime He was the heir to a vast business empire, now impeccably dressed in a sharp suit, exuding an air of aristocratic reserve. He extended his hand to her with a polite smile, “Hello, Grace.” Grace gritted her teeth in secret dismay. She hastened to call off whatever was brewing between them, only to find herself cornered against the dressing room by the man, with no way out. In that cramped space, he was a relentless predator, and she, his irresistible quarry. His firmness pressed against her soft curves, setting every inch ablaze. Outside the door, her female colleagues were swooning over his chiseled abs. Just a thin partition away, he locked his arm around her willowy waist, seized her delicate hand, and guided it to rest on his taut abdomen, his voice dripping with a sultry allure, “Thought you could slip away? It's far too late for that.”

I never imagined I'd fall in love at first sight with a stranger I'd met in a bar, but I was immediately seduced by Julian's green eyes, his magnetic aura and the burning gaze he cast over me. After a crazy night of passion with him, I was already imagining myself living a beautiful love story. The cold look he gave me when I woke up was like taking a cold shower in winter... So that's all it was for him, a one-night stand? I was naive to think that a billionaire CEO would be interested in an ordinary girl like me. Is being pretty enough to retain this golden boy such as Christopher Kole? I don't think so, my goodgirl style must have put him off. I could have recovered easily from this affair but, unfortunately, it left consequences. Dialogues: • "You know I want you, it’s not a secret and I know you want me too " he said his voice filled with a confidence that frightened and exhilarated her at the same time… • "The attraction between us is as strong as it was on the first day. You try to hide it, but I can see it. I see it in the way your eyes blink at me, in the way your breath stops when I get too close.” • "Yes, I want you," she admitted, her voice firm despite the trembling. "But desire is not a sufficient reason to marry you, Julian. What about love?” • “I'm going to marry you but under certain conditions” she says. • "Reeva, you can't take away this attraction between us. I will make you mine and you will love him like the first time we made love". • "Yes, love, I am here to satisfy you”, he said. • "Please," she begged again, her voice barely whispered. "I can't... I can't take it anymore…Come inside me now.” • "There is enough money in this envelope for you to take a taxi home. Last night was fabulous, but not so fabulous that I want to see you again. I'm used to women pretending to be in love with me after a torrid night just because they're hoping to trap me. You're the one who should get the Oscar for Best Actress. • Don't try to come back in a few weeks and tell me you're pregnant, it won't work. I took precautions yesterday.

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In a world where survival means sacrifice, and freedom comes at a cost, one man will uncover the power to defy everything he knows. Earth is no longer its own. Decades ago, humanity struck a desperate deal with an alien race —resources and blood for a fragile existence. The Sentinels, machines of control, patrol the ruins, enforcing the aliens' twisted entertainment in the Arenas where humans fight to survive. Leo Massey is just another survivor, clinging to hope in the shadow of oppression. But when a daring mission goes wrong, he stumbles upon a mysterious alien weapon —a device that bonds with him in ways he doesn’t understand. It heals, it destroys, and it begins to change him. Now, with the fate of his camp hanging by a thread, Leo must choose: will he wield this power to protect those he loves, or will it consume him, turning him into something more dangerous than the Sentinels themselves? The fight for freedom has begun, but the cost may be more than Leo is willing to pay. Be captivated by this thrilling tale of survival, rebellion, and a power that could either save humanity —or doom it forever. Enter the fight. Embrace the change. Defy the future.

"She stopped me from coming to the wedding!" "It's because she loved you and did not want me to marry you." "Do you think I'll trust you again? You liar!" He bellowed but he had believed her.

Darius Masters is an English-born cripple with a complicated past and no lease on life beyond his hobby of Virtual Reality gaming. After making something of a living for himself and funding his recovery with the money he won from gaming tournaments and varying brand deals, Darius got a Second drafting. This would bring everything he hated about the world over to world of virtual reality gaming he had come to love as a 30 year old man. Despite his acceptance, he has sworn to use every bit of knowledge and experience he had to protect his legacy and the life he had built for himself through any means he could.

A loving family , perfect country , perfect wife , perfect mistress , perfect husband , perfect mother. it's just perfect.

“Who are you?” The voice said who stared at Roselina with curiosity in his gaze. Roselina opened her eyes and saw the man's face and jumped to sit upright on the bed with a scream. She tried to get off the bed but felt soreness between her legs and realized she had slept with the man and lost her virginity to him. “Go away.” She screamed without looking at the man's face as he left the bed for the bathroom. He didn’t meet her in the room before he came back as she left with no traces. Roselina drove home looking rough and sad, crying while driving back. She met her father with his wife. “Where have you been since yesterday? Look at you, you spent your night out there with whom?” Her father yelled at her. “And who are you to ask me that? You're not my father, why yell at me like that, do you even care?” Rosalina yelled back with tears. 20 hours ago...(Yesterday)... “Don’t worry, father, I'll disappear as you want,” Rosalina yelled to her father, who was fuming with anger, his eyes all red. “How dare you raise your voice at me, you unfilial daughter.” Mr Kim Hyun Woo yelled at Rose, who was not going to engage with whom he wanted her to marry. “I dare, father, I have told you I don’t love him, U-Jin is just my friend and yet you’re forcing me to get engaged to someone I don’t love for your reasons… you can just choose your second daughter to marry him, okay.” Rose yelled and ran to her room, locking herself up. “Honey, why don’t you just leave her since she won’t listen, after all, she’s not your daughter.” Mr Kim Hyun Woo's wife, whose name was Yeri, said, rolling her eyes. “If she’s not going to do what I want, then she should leave my house.” Mr Kim Hyun Woo said angrily while Rose came out of her room and unknowingly, heard them. “What! Did she just say I’m not your daughter?” Rose said, shocked and unable to believe what she heard. Mr Kim Hyun Woo was shocked to see her because they thought she was in the room. “Huh… well… uh” Mr. Kim Hyun Woo didn’t find suitable words as he stuttered, but Rosalina stormed out angrily with tears, entered her car, and drove with speed as she couldn’t believe she was just a bastard of the Kim family. “I’m not going back to that house,” Roselina muttered to herself with tears as she tried calling her friend’s number, but it was off. Then she decided to go to her house, but she didn’t find her at home as her door was locked. Rosalina was so sad and thought of going to the hotel and spending her night there, but she drove to a club to have fun, maybe she could forget all she had on her mind. POV This is Roselina, but her Korean name is Yoona. She lost her mother when she was ten, who died of a heart attack the day her father confessed he had a wife and a daughter but later brought them to the mansion. Mrs. Min-Ji didn’t look like she was hurt and accepted the fact that her husband married and had a daughter secretly and brought them to the mansion because of how much she loved him. But things changed when Mrs. Yeri and her daughter started living in the mansion and always caused trouble, especially with her daughter. When Rose and Mrs. Yeri's daughter are fighting, Mr. Kim Hyun Woo takes Mrs. Yeri’s side, shouts, and yells at Roselina’s mother. The day they fought, Mr. Hyun Woo refused to see Mrs. Min Ji, who was having a hard time in her room, crying until she started having a hard time breathing and died from a heart attack. QUESTION...… Who was the young man? Do you think their one-night stand was destiny? Would destiny get them to meet again after that night? How would Roselina live her life when she found out she was pregnant? Are you curious to know about this novel? Okay, let’s look into this story and grab our popcorn as we check into this serial novel and find out what it has for us.

Gadis ini adalah sosok karakter penting yang akan menjalani kehidupan yang begitu sulit, awalnya dia hanya bertemu dengan seseorang yang mengaku suka padanya, tapi bukan berarti history dari gadis ini merupakan pertanda yang baik.

Ethan has one goal: survive senior year without standing out. But when he crosses paths with Adrian—the golden boy of their high school—his carefully guarded world begins to crack. Adrian isn’t just charming; he’s complicated, hiding secrets behind his perfect smile. Secrets that draw Ethan closer. But when a single photo captures something he was never meant to see, Ethan is thrust into a world of forbidden connections, dangerous lies, and choices that could shatter everything. What begins as stolen glances and late-night conversations spirals into something deeper, something neither boy is ready to name. But in a school where reputations are currency and gossip spreads like wildfire, keeping their connection hidden isn’t just difficult—it’s dangerous. Blurred Lines is a heart-pounding, tender, and unapologetically messy exploration of first love, identity, and the risks we take when we dare to be ourselves.

"As the world darkens, Elliotte wields the legendary Exilibur on a perilous quest to reclaim the Rings of Light. Facing magical beasts, rival warriors, and the sinister Morvanious, he must confront not only his enemies but also his deepest fears. The final stand for the light has begun—will it be enough?"

When a billionaire tech mogul and a brilliant literature student with a secret collide, their winter road trip will test the limits of trust, jealousy, and love. He's the grumpy, overprotective CEO who's always had everything under control-until she walked into his life. She's the sunshine in the chaos, the hidden novelist who's been keeping her talent a secret. They've known each other since childhood, but years of tension and unspoken feelings have turned them into frenemies.

"Shall I tell you a little secret? But I have to warn you, you won't like it." No one likes spoilers, therefore, I present this to you. "Is it a book filled with spoilers or a book specifically about spoilers?" Read between the lines, that is what you do when you are eager to find out. To figure out a secret, to interpret and keep note of what there is to come. "It is kind of like that, but I would rather refer to it as a compilation or a series." "Or an outline, a note, reminder for what'll end up happening, whatever feels right to you." A story that has only one plot, universe, and meaning is not how you would describe this one. Spoiler though, you'll never be satisfied. /Extra/ "One more thing... None of this is real. Unless you know what exactly is going on."

Klara grew up believing in the simplicity of life, even as an orphan. But one fateful night shattered her innocence forever. In a moment of desperation, she agreed to fill in for a friend as a strip dancer—only to meet **Jake**, the devilishly ruthless CEO who never believed in love. One passionate mistake led to a night she couldn’t forget… and a secret she couldn’t hide. When Klara discovered she was pregnant, fear consumed her. Unable to face Jake or the life she imagined he’d reject, she fled to another country, carrying not one, but three pieces of her heart. Years later, she returns, now the mother of triplets, ready to rebuild her life. But unknown to her, Jake has been waiting, haunted by the woman who disappeared that night. And he’s not the only one with questions. As old wounds resurface and truths unravel, Klara must face the man she once ran from. Can she protect her children—and her heart—or will Jake's cold, unyielding world break her all over again?

Theo Lancaster has always led a normal life, unaware that his destiny was sealed from birth. As a baby, he was kidnapped by a witch who attempted to use him in a dark ritual that would have changed his life forever. Rescued at the last minute, Theo grew up knowing nothing of the power within him... until now. Years later, Theo discovers that a demonic power dwells within him, an inheritance from his encounter with the witch and his connection to forces older than he could ever imagine. As his strength is revealed, Theo becomes the target of angels and demons, drawn to his potential and the imbalance it could bring about in the eternal conflict between heaven and hell.

“I only want you, Maximus. I already told my parents that I love you and I'm going to marry you. No one else.” Aurora indignantly exclaimed. Max was shaking his head from what he heard. “No. No. You’re not being fair, Aurora.” He felt himself losing his strength as well as any chance to change her mind. Max leaned his body at the back of the single chair, almost sitting on it. He tugged on his necktie, needing some more air. His gaze fell on the ground. He’s powerless against his father. He won’t be able to protect his girlfriend from his family. He didn’t notice that Aurora was already in front of him. He just felt her palm on his cheeks, caressing it gently. He looked up to her. “You’re not fair.” He mumbled weakly. Like a defeated child. She’s rubbing her thumb against his cheeks. “The world’s not fair, Max.” Shaking her head. “It’s never fair.” She commented breathlessly. “You get everything you want.” He ignored her actions. He’d gone numb all over. This girl was too much of everything. Too selfish to even understand how he felt. “No. I don’t have your heart.” Max swatted her hand away and stood up straight. He chuckled at her response and halted. He shook his head as he looked at her straight in the eyes. “You won’t. You don’t even have one.” ************** Aurora Fontalva got everything except the heart of a certain man. She only wants Max. But how can she make him fall for her when he already had someone? He loves his girlfriend. Maximus D’Arco can’t escape his family’s wish for him to marry the only Fontalva heiress. Worse, Aurora even blackmailed him, or his girlfriend would suffer. Why would he fall for someone who doesn’t even care about his feelings? Only his girlfriend does. Is there really a thin line between love and hate? What if the thread breaks? **************** AN: Be warned!!! This is not your typical romance. As the story progresses, it tackles family, career, toxic relationships, twisted attraction, love, hate, lust, and heavy drama. And there are cases in which you can be sensitive. Lastly, this is not for the weak of heart. Please read the FOREWORD. Thank you.

I stood still as I was in front of the cold man before me. I stared with a firm gaze as I looked for words to say. "I admit, Jordan is your son." I said with a firm gaze and his eyes were on me as I spoke. "So you spent the whole fvcking 5 years not even telling me." he snickered and I looked at him with so much fright. "But we both know you are a beast and you don't have a heart, so please, let me just take my son and we will be out of you're life." I said and held little Jordan in my hands. Quickly, I turned to leave but as I was about to walk out, his next words put me in a halt. "You are not going anywhere with my son. I will take care of him weather you like it or not." he insisted with a cold glare, restricting my movement. I knew I was not going to get anywhere with an argument with him. He was death; a beast; always having his ways in things he does and I knew I couldn't fight him. For a moment I thought. Maybe I should leave Jordan with him, then come visit him. That would be quite right and easy for me. I gathered some courage and now spoke, "Fine then, I'll just come and visit him. So please, take good care of him." I muttered, and the fact that guilt is eating me for all of those years I spent not telling him made me say those exact words. "Visit? Who said you will just be visiting him? You will come and live with him." he said with a husky voice and fear gripped me. "No never, I will never go back there again." I sneered and quickly turned to hurry off, but he grabbed my hands, pulling me back and trapping me against the wall. I could feel the heat of his body so close to mine, and his domineering gaze lowering on me making my heart race while I stared right into his eyes he boldly locked on mine. "It's either you come or die then, Mia." he said and smirked. For a moment, I forgot to breath. •••••••• It has always been hard for Mia Hills as she was working for her grandmother. She was an orphan and lived with her sick grandmother, trying so hard to pay for her grandmother's medical bills. Out of desperation she went to DEATH a deadly man who was ruthless and cold. She did one thing she didn't want to do; she sold her virginity to the beast in exchange for money. After her one stand with death she promised herself that she'd never get linked to death again but when she found out that she is pregnant, her world turned out to be crumbling. Not just any child but DEATH'S CHILD.

One could say Zara Lane had it all when you look from the outside. She was a world-renowned psychotherapist who handled delicate cases and worked with wealthy patients. But behind closed doors, she suffers in all her romantic relationships. However, one emotional night, she decided to drink and party away her sorrows. There she had a steamy one-night stand with an absolute stranger. And when Zara prepares to meet her newest psychotherapy patient the next day, she discovers that her new patient was the same man she had a one-night stand with. Zen Danvers. The Psychotic Billionaire. How will Zara handle such an awkward and delicate case that has the potential to jeopardize her esteemed career as a world-renowned psychotherapist? And what will her response be when Zen unexpectedly proposes a contract marriage that was obviously designed to entrap her? Because he had a secret weapon that he could wield against her.

Axel Cross is the underground racing king, who lived all his life on the edge. Leaving his rivals in dust and law in his rearview mirror, Axel thought that his life would continue as long as he had gas and wheels to fuel it. But, in one wrong move, a trap crept in on him without warning. Kidnapped and sold in some shad.ow auction, his freedom was torn off and given into the hands of Selene Luxford-a billionaire whose beauty matched her ruthless control. She treats Axel as just another commodity, a piece in the game of maintaining her hold over her empire. But what she doesn't anticipate is that he would be a fiercely strong opponent, nor the intense attraction that ignites between them. As Axel makes attempts to escape her iron claw, he begins to learn about the darkness in Selene's past—things that tie her to his world in ways neither can even think of. Once a deadly opponent with personal vendetta, Viktor Kane could do everything to destroy everything that Axel and Selene worked towards. In this unlikely association, they must join their strengths to take him down, but as their partnership builds, so does their closeness, blurring all lines between captor and captive. Together, they will face betrayals racing against time and confront those scars that define them. When loyalty is rarer than water and freedom comes at a price, can two broken souls find redemption in each other, or will the finish line tear them apart?

How could a one-night stand turn into something more? Meet Li Ruolan, an ordinary girl who works multiple jobs just to provide for herself. Her parents both died in a car crash resulting in her being an orphan. She's a 3rd-year college student who's doing well in her school. But what will happen if one day, someone came and ruin her life? Or, makes her life better?

In a world where two rival families, the Moreles and Winters, have been at war for generations, Rania Morales is forced to marry Asher Winter, the son of her mother's killer. Rania's half sister, Lyra, had previously rejected Asher as a potential partner, viewing him as weak and unfit to lead the pack. Instead, Lyra chose Asher's brother, Thane, as her partner, and manipulated their parents into arranging Rania's marriage to Asher. Rania, still scarred from her mother's death and Lyra's mistreatment, is initially resistant to the union, for she always dreamt of being with Ethan, the grandson of her godmother and the man she had hoped to marry. Asher, too, is indifferent to Rania, seeing the marriage as a political necessity. However, as they spend more time together, Rania begins to realize that Asher is not the weakling everyone thought him to be. In fact, he is the strongest and most capable leader of their generation, destined to become the head of the pack. Feelings blossom within her for Asher and her hatred turns into love and desire for him, but their growing bond is threatened by Lyra's jealousy and Thane's ambition. Lyra realizes her mistake and becomes increasingly envious of Rania's relationship with Asher and plot's to take Asher for herself and become his wife, while Thane who habors his own hatred for Asher seeks to bring his brother down and take the pack's leadership for his own. As tensions rise, Rania must navigate her complicated emotions and allegiances, all while confronting the dark secrets of their families' past and her own biases. Can Rania and Asher's love overcome the forces working against them? Will she be be able to forgive Asher's family and accept her growing feelings for him, or will the wounds of the past and the machinations of those around them tear them apart?

“Maybe we should get you home,” Frank suggested, standing up. Emma nodded, her head spinning. “Maybe… maybe not yet.” But it was too late. As she stood, her knees buckled, and Frank caught her just in time. “Whoa, easy there.” The night was about to take an unexpected turn, and neither of them knew it yet.

For centuries, the kingdoms of Sylvaris and Tharavos have been locked in bitter enmity, their lands drenched in the blood of war. Princess celestine of Sylvaris has been raised to despise everything Tharavos stands for—its ruthless conquests, its cold-hearted rulers, and above all, its prince, Kaelen. But when a greater threat looms on the horizon, an unthinkable alliance is forged. Bound by a treaty she cannot refuse, celestine is thrust into an arranged marriage with Prince kaelen—a man as infuriating as he is enigmatic. Caught between her duty to her people and her forbidden love for Valarian, a fierce and loyal mercenary from her homeland, Celestine must navigate the treacherous waters of Tharavos’s court. Assassins, conspiracies, and whispers of betrayal threaten her at every turn. Yet, as she unravels the layers of Tharavos’s dark history, she begins to see the prince in a new light. Can Celestine bridge the divide between their kingdoms, or will the lines drawn by hatred and love tear her apart? With hearts and thrones at stake, one question remains: Who will she choose when duty and desire collide?

"Shh, Alpha Kieran, your wife might hear us and we'll be in so much trouble," whispered Astoria as Kieran shoved her against the wall, his hands slowly gliding up her smooth thighs. Their lips were barely apart, his breath brushing against her face. "Don't care," he growled. "All I want right now is you and you alone." Growing up in the Winter Moon Pack, Astoria faced relentless mistreatment but couldn't help falling for Kieran, the indifferent yet charismatic son of the Alpha. One night, a single encounter between them left Astoria with a life-altering secret. Years later, Kieran returns to claim his position as Alpha, only to find there's a condition he must meet to lead the pack. Astoria now finds herself in a complicated and dangerous situation that could change everything.

ONE NIGHT STAND: CEOs Secret Triplets is about a young and intriguing woman, Phelicity Adams. She grew up knowing little about her family, and even that little turned out to be untrue. Phelicity is forced to leave the home she’d always had and go out into the world. She’d always known that her time in that family was very limited. They didn’t want her there as a result of her origins. She was the outcast of their family, the one who didn’t belong. Phelicity took only the clothes on her back and left the house. They were only holding her back anyway. Even though her stepmother had made her drop out of school, Phelicity had known the importance of education and she’d continued with her studies without their knowledge. Phelicity, because of this, had become an outstanding figure everyone was curious about. She was only eighteen, yet she’d already achieved so much. Phelicity goes to the city that would completely change her life She becomes Jessy Williams. There she still ensured to always keep her mask on, however, she can’t hide for long because someone has noticed her. After a sudden one-night stand, Jessy’s life takes a tornado-heavy traffic and that's how she met her doom, Edward Gray. what will happen after this??? To my supporters @percephony @Mochaisawesome @Nazneen_Nahoor @Diane_Ash @Anor70 @Rosemary_Ogedegbr @E1967 @Godja_Alina Thank you for the support lots of love ❤️ to everyone, my heart is filled with warmth Faith0830 @Ilanavaldez23 @Daoist5YuU3y @Anor70 @Rhia_Maranan Thank you for the support I appreciate your votes and those who have added my book thank you all ISABELLA333, thank you for the Gold ticket.