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Becca Freeman

Cultivation of Secrets

In "Cultivation of Secrets," the tranquil harmony of Pinecrest Village, a unique blend of ancient Xianxia traditions and modern technology, is shattered by a chilling murder during the festive Christmas season. The victim, Mike, a notorious village bully, is found lifeless under the twinkling festive lights, setting off a complex investigation that delves deep into the hidden facets of the village and its inhabitants. Elder Lin, a respected figure skilled in both cultivation arts and technological matters, leads the investigation. He navigates a labyrinth of secrets and motives, uncovering the intricate lives of the villagers who are potential suspects. Each character possesses a unique combination of cultivation abilities and technological expertise, casting a web of suspicion over the village. Benny, the tech prodigy; Beth, an aficionado of true crime novels; Becca, a victim of Mike’s bullying; Ray, with her level-headed composure; Fredde, the quiet optimist; Donni, the laid-back observer; Justine, a creative fan-fiction writer; and Mich, a devoted admirer of Justine, all emerge as complex characters with potential motives for the crime. As Elder Lin delves into the investigation, he encounters a series of cryptic clues, anonymous threats, and conflicting alibis, each pointing to different suspects. The story weaves through the perspectives and backstories of these characters, exploring themes of unrequited love, jealousy, revenge, and the human capacity for both good and evil. Set against the backdrop of a world where cultivation arts mesh with cutting-edge technology, "Cultivation of Secrets" is a tale of mystery and suspense. The narrative unfolds in a series of chapters that deepen the intrigue, with each character revealing unexpected depths and secrets.
BenzaFisher · 8.6K Views

Through the Wormhole

|18X FEATURED · WORKING ON OFFLINE| Daniel Matton wasn't ready for an adventure, not until 3023 sent him into space on a journey to prehistoric times. The prehistoric animals test his patience, but Dan must endure all the pain and suffering to return home safely. *** Seventeen-year-old Daniel Matton, still grieving after his mother's death five years ago, is given the adventure of a lifetime when he's selected as the Star of 3023's PPMC Project for a journey through a black hole, wormhole, and white hole to prehistoric times. Now, does Dan want to be the Star? Heck no, but he has loved paleontology ever since a bittersweet memory with his mom twelve years earlier. Programmed to resemble Dan's mother's personality, PPMC vows to keep him safe on his journey, but it's difficult when the stubborn teen constantly gets in trouble, not just with himself but also prehistoric anomalies: volcanic eruptions, eight-foot-long millipedes, terrifying saber-toothed cats, and above all... disaster. Now nearly trapped in time, Dan and PPMC must work together to escape the geologic time scale before Dan's love for paleontology and the mighty Quetzalcoatlus prevent him from learning how to truly trust PPMC and "let go" of the burden that's weighed him down for five years. A teen, a starship, and Becca... Have you ever wanted to see where life first began? *** *First Draft Written: 8th grade* *The story behind the award-winning short story, Messummer!* *Includes slow-burn world-building and epic adventure in prehistoric times!*
CroodsGirl · 25.2K Views

A NIGHT MISTAKE WITH MY BOSS

Tara Donna's world came crashing down the day her boss, Ryan McKenzie, callously fired her - the morning after they had shared a drunken, heat-of-the-moment tryst. Humiliated and heartbroken, Tara was forced to slink back home, her bright future at the company in ruins. In her darkest hour, her best friend Becca set up a pity date with wealthy playboy Dammy, hoping it would lift Tara's spirits. Though the date went well and sparks flew between them, little did Tara know that Dammy and Ryan were best friends, setting the stage for a tangled web of drama and deception. When Ryan learned that the woman his friend was infatuated with was none other than his former secretary Tara, he felt a fierce possessiveness take hold. Determined to keep her for himself while preserving his friendship with Dammy, Ryan offered Tara a cold business transaction - a contract marriage to cover up their indiscretion and protect his reputation. Despite her hatred for the man who had so brutally discarded her, Tara reluctantly agreed for the sake of her unborn child. As Tara and Ryan were forced into an up-close working relationship, the undeniable heat between them grew, blurring the lines of their sham marriage. They found themselves battling not just outside pressures from Ryan's vengeful ex-girlfriend Trisha and his cutthroat business rival Bryan, but their own deepening feelings. What had begun as a shameful mistake was blossoming into something more - something that terrified them both. No matter how hard they tried to smother the spark, Tara and Ryan were drawn together by forces beyond their control. Trisha's twisted machinations threatened to detonate their fragile arrangement when she exposed the truth about their contract marriage. But in the face of scandal, they realized their love could no longer be denied. With courage and devotion, they weathered every storm, their bond only growing stronger. In a climactic stand against those who sought to tear them apart, Tara and Ryan's all-consuming passion conquered all. They joyfully welcomed their child into a true marriage, leaving behind the shattered shards of their past mistakes. What had begun under a cloud of shame had been redeemed into an unbreakable love story - a testament to the transformative power of forgiveness, healing, and second chances.
essietpeter64 · 22.4K Views

The Prince's Valet

A story of two ill-fated lovers that met under unusual circumstances in three different lifetimes, but overcame their fate by the power of their love. Volume One(The Beginning) First Lifetime(Year I718): A war was fought, lives were lost, a kingdom was conquered, and now Princess Becca of Rodena, must live as her identical twin brother and serve Prince Ian of Lumba. What happens when Prince Ian discovers his valet is a girl and they fall in love? Would Princess Becca choose love over her quest for vengeance? Second Lifetime(Year 2018) Bella is a tomboy who is seeking for a job. She disguises as her identical twin brother to seek a job as Dan's personal assistant. When she meets Dan she realizes that not only is he the annoying stranger who had annoyingly stolen her first kiss, but they are also ill-fated lovers from their past life. Together they try to find out what happened in their past, and seek ways to prevent history from repeating itself. ****Volume Two**** (The Princess Switch) After returning from the past, everything is restored and they are now two strangers who are faced with the responsibility of getting married to each other to foster the unity of their kingdoms. What happens when Princess Bella goes missing hours before her first date with the prince, and her identical twin brother has to stand in for her? What happens when Prince Dan meets and falls in love with a strange amnesiac lady who just happens to look exactly like his Princess bride? PS: Credit to the real owner of the cover photo (The cover photo doesn't belong to me)
Miss_Behaviour · 1.4M Views

BETWEEN TWO BOSSES

Blurb: Two brothers, twins to be precise, both with dark hearts and a will to kill each other. Tommy Hanks, the CEO of a marine organization and the owner of several ships in the country, is dark, and handsome with jet-black hair. Did I mention his dark aura? or his sophisticated lifestyle? his taste for power, women, and above all his ambition to have the head of his brother hanging on the stripping pole in his bedroom. We'll talk about the stripping pole later, let's talk about..... TRISTAN HANKS He's fierce and handsome with naturally white hair, Tommy calls him a cursed soul and of course, he's the stray cat of the prestigious HANKS family, he's whatever people think he is, no one knows his businesses or his associates. people call him the weird breed. He's also after the life of his brother. And yes, they're immortals, wizards to be precise. They cannot kill each other or they'll varnish and never be reincarnated that's why they hired the same woman without knowing....... Maze freeman...... she's more than a thousand witches, she's fierce, strong-willed, and will stop at nothing till she kills both princes of hell and gives her father charge of everything there. working for both brothers but also working for herself, what happens when the scent of passion begins to supersede every other thing? including her commitment to her father....... what happens when her heart becomes divided? but it's in their fate. one of the brothers must die for peace to reign... what happens to her mission? what happens to the brothers?
Chiamaka_Aniekwe · 2.1K Views

Biduan Dan Tetangga

Bab 1 #Pov Falen Falen seorang penyanyi, Yang terkenal. Dan selalu menjadi biduan no.1, Di Se Jawa Timur. Namun falen anak yang polos dan menjadi anak kuliah di kota J. Falen menyanyi dari panggung ke panggung untuk mencari uang buat membantu ekonomi. Sang kakek dan nenek, Falen sangat sayang sama kakek dan neneknya, Sehingga apapun yang Falen lakukan, Demi membahagiakan Kakek Neneknya. " Falen, Ada job nih! Tanggal 5, Acara nikahan di desa G, Pagi - pagi ya! " kata Om Untung. " Oke, Om ," Ucap Falen Singkat. Setelah itu, Falen langsung membuka hape, Untuk melingkari Kalendernya. Kemudia tiba di acara jobnya falen yang akan dilaksanakan pada pagi hari. Falen pun datang dengan berdandan cantik, Dan berpakai - pakaian agak ke buka seperti artis - artis korea, kemudian di tempat hajatan nikah itu, Adalah mantan falen yang menikah. Falen hanya tersenyum dan berusaha profesional. Seketika mas Bima datang untuk menyawer falen, Mulai lah timbul mulut orang - orang menggejek dan Mencibirnya. Tak terduga di hajatan ada tetangga depan rumah. Yaitu bu imah, Tetangga yang paling julid suka melihat tetangganya kesusahan, Dan tidak mau kelihatan orang miskin. Kalau di hadapan warga lainnya, Ia wanita yang sombong dan sangat julid. Sengaja ku tak sapa karna udah tau sifat nya kayak apa, Dan tak sengaja ku denggar bu imah bicara sama temannya, Dia menunjuk ke arah ku. " Tau gak kamu itu si falen", Kata Bu Imah Sambil Menunjuk Ke Arah Ku. " Anaknya yu yanti kah? ", Jawab Bu Melin. " Iya betul kamu Mel, Dia jadi biduan sekarang. Kamu tau kan biduan sekarang ", Kata Bu Imah Sambil menyunggingkan mulutnya Ke Atas. " Maksudnya gimana ya yu imah? Aku tak paham ", Jawab Bu Melin dengan Singkat. " Masak gitu aja kamu gak tau Mel, Kalau mau jadi Biduan terkenal harus ehemehem dulu sama yang punya grup ", Kata Bu Imah dengan bangganya Menjellekkan Ku. Aku yang mendenggar aku langsung menghadap ke bu imah dan menuju ke tempat bu imah Duduk. " Bu Imah sebenarnya maunya apa sihh! Kenapa kalau saya jadi penyanyi, Toh saya tidak merugikan banyak orang ", Jawab ku Dengan Kesal. " Hehh kamu kok sewot, Aku menggatakan yang sebenarnya, Kalau kamu itu wanita malam juga ", Kata Bu Imah dengan santainya dia berucap. Dan Tersenyum Sinis. " Emang bu imah tau kalau aku wanita malam, Coba kalau ada bukti aku mau lihat ", Jawabkuu sambil Memiringkan Bibirku. Dan bu imah gak mau kalah terus nyerocos dari tadi dan gak senggaja, ada om untung yang menenggahi kami. Aku beruntung ikut grup om untung sebab dia orang yang baik, Dan talten. Menggajari para penyanyi yang baru Terjun. Om Untung udah mempunyai istri dan anak, Dia sangat berbakat dalam bidang musik. Suaranya pun sangat bagus dan Merdu. Tatkala waktu giliran aku lagi yang menyanyi, aku pun maju dengan profesional di hadapan mantan pacar aku, Berusaha tersenyum walau pun sebenarnya Sakit Hati. Aku pun mulai bernyanyi sesuai request para penonton, Banyak yang request nyanyi yang lagi viral di kalangan madura. Falen bernyanyi Kalah benyak " Mungkin dunyah se deddih bendinggah, seporannah. .uleh kalah benyak,  sadar bule oreng biasa dek asandinh ben dikah,  jujur bule kalah sakabi'nah... Reff... Nyiksah ateh nyiksah mon engak dek dikah. Nyiksah ateh nyiksah mon engak dek dikah. Neser de’ dhika padena apajung bekto ojen Paggun becca karna nyapcap aeng se atampessen Padena ben taresnana dhika se Tak ongghuen bule rep arepben. Nyiksa ate nyiksa Mun engak de’ dhika Nyiksa ate nyiksa Mun engak de’ dhika Para penonton semua terhibur dan bertepuk tangan dan banyak juga yang mau minta foto,,, Disaat dikrumunan para penonton. Mas Bima datang dan meminta foto. " Boleh foto bersama gak mbak ", ucapnya dengan Nada yang Sungkan. " Boleh Mas, ", Jawabku Singkat. Dan kami pun berfoto bersama dengan keluarga mas bima, Dan keluarga besar mempelai wanita. Istri mas bima terpana melihat ku. Karna Mas Bima kayak deket sama aku, Dan Istrinya pun kelihatan heran dan, Agak Cemburu. Dia menyamperi ku
isfi_falentina · 7.2K Views

Not Retired

Moss Freeman is a young man who was raised by an Adventuring Company called the Big Sticks Adventuring Company. After a big score he thinks he's ready to retire already; the problem is, he doesn't understand how expensive the real world is. After settling in Tegleholm, and using up almost all of his money to buy a small house, he's forces to get two jobs to get by. He gets dragged into adventure and eventually learns that he is not who he was led to believe. Using careful planning, talking his way through and fighting, when necessary, he'll have to confront the people who raised him and lied to him, and confront the parents who gave him up. Moss will learn he has the potential to change his corner of the kingdom, if not the whole kingdom and beyond its borders. He will have to discover conspiracy and corruption and fight it. To accomplish this, he will face heartbreak and have to sacrifice blood sweat and tears. He will go from wanting to do things just for the sake of retiring and eventually living the good life, to wanting to fight for the people he learns to care about, and the kingdom he learns to love. Moss will learn what truly matters in life and how to appreciate it. Cover by One Ten Designs Prologue Moss Freeman was raised by the Big Sticks Adventuring Company. Sitting in a few large pouches was more money than he had ever seen in one place; the best part was, it was all his. His share of the money after a big job working with The Big Sticks. He thought of how comfortably he could live the rest of his life, only working when he wanted to. Now he could live life on his own, not constantly being told what to do, where he could and could not go. He carefully packed the coin away with the rest of his stuff, making sure it was neither going to be seen nor heard by other travelers on the road. He believed everyone else must have been envious that he was smart enough to get out of this line work so early. Either that, or they were daft. He pulled along his donkey packed with his belongings out of the guilds front gate. The stable master, Hans, glared at him as he left. Moss had been primarily raised most of his life by Hans, and now they were furious with each other. Hans accused Moss of being an ungrateful idiot. Moss had accused Hans of being a mother hen who only cared about everything being in its place and everyone doing what they’re told. Once in town, Moss quickly set to work looking for a place to live and settle down. Reality was fast approaching and rearing its ugly head. He quickly started realized how foolish he’d been. Everything was much more expensive out in the real world compared to the adventuring company. After purchasing a house, he couldn’t afford anything else besides a couple pieces of furniture and food for a few days. Moss had to quickly find a job, or two. Property taxes and everything else he needed would cost much more than he expected. Luckily, he was in a town where they were short on labor everywhere.
Ashewood · 5.2K Views
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