Gratia Bakery

Emma, a small-town baker, has always loved the magic of Christmas, but this year, her holiday spirit is tested. Her bakery, the heart of the town’s holiday traditions, is at risk of closing due to the arrival of a big-city developer, Lucas Hale, who plans to turn the historic district into a modern shopping plaza. Lucas arrives in town with a heart set on business and a head full of practicality. He’s determined to get Emma to sell her bakery, believing her quaint business stands in the way of progress. But when a snowstorm traps Lucas in town, Emma reluctantly takes him in, and the two are forced to spend the holidays together.

Dana Patson’s life takes a dramatic turn when a customer suffers an allergic reaction at her bakery. Corey, a loyal regular, saves the day with his quick thinking and EMT skills. Dana is grateful for his courage but she's suddenly drawn to him in ways she can’t explain. Their connection deepens, but as Corey’s dark past comes to light, Dana’s simple life begins to get complicated. Unbeknownst to Dana, a man obsessed with her has been watching from the sidelines. When Corey becomes part of her life, the man’s jealousy boils over. He sets fire to Dana’s bakery, destroying the one thing she has dedicated her life to build. He feigns concern and steps in to “help” Dana rebuild, even as he works to drive a wedge between her and Corey. The truth about Corey’s past, and his family, soon surfaces. Dana learns that Corey’s father is responsible for the car accident that killed her parents years ago. Dana starts to question everything she thought she knew about Corey. Meanwhile, the man pulling the strings uses Corey’s parents to manipulate and threaten Dana. As the man’s obsession turns into violence, Dana and Corey must fight to protect their love and their lives. But can they overcome the sins of the past and the threats of the present, or will the truth tear them apart forever?

Eric Langley, an eighteen-year-old boy whose parents passed away three years ago, had no known relatives and was left to fend for himself. To support himself, he worked in a bakery, using his earnings to cover his daily needs and indulge in his favorite pastime—reading chapters of the novel "Humanity's Strongest Mage," which had recently gone on hiatus. Eric had a love-hate relationship with the novel. While he was captivated by its world, he despised the Protagonist, Alex Whiteheart. Alex had it all from the start: strength, fame, money, and of course, a harem. He never faced any real challenges, effortlessly overcoming every obstacle, which made the story lack something Eric craved....... Chaos. One evening, while taking a walk with his headphones on, Eric was lost in thought. The music drowned out the world around him, and he failed to notice a car losing control and speeding toward him. The last thing he heard was a screech before everything went dark. When Eric woke up, memories flooded his mind, and he quickly realized something was wrong. He wasn't in his own world anymore; he had somehow ended up in the world of "Humanity's Strongest Mage." To his shock, he found himself in the body of Arin Vale, an insignificant character never mentioned in the novel—a true extra. Now, armed with the knowledge of future events and driven by a desire for chaos, Arin had one goal: to disrupt the smooth journey of Alex Whiteheart, the Protagonist. He was determined to introduce Chaos into the story, making it far more interesting than it ever was, and in the process, he'll also find out that there's more to his character than just being an Extra. Let the Chaos begin! [Please, read up to 30 chapters before deciding. I'm sure you'll love it. Thank you!!] [WEEKLY GOALS] 100 Power Stones: 1 Extra Chapter 200 Power Stones: 2 Extra Chapters 300 Power Stones: 3 Extra Chapters 20 Golden Tickets: 1 Extra Chapter 45 Golden Tickets: 3 Extra Chapters Massage Chair: 2 Extra Chapters Luxury Car: 3 Extra Chapters Magic Castle: 15 Extra Chapters! [Please support this novel with power stones and comments. It'll motivate me a lot, thank you!!] Check out my other novels: Reincarnated With A Revenge System Elemental Vampire Join The Discord Server: https://discord.gg/BVPqquWX

Ella Foster is a self-proclaimed genius, coffee addict, and all-around bookworm. But when she wakes up inside her favorite 1800s historical romance novel, she's not the beautiful heroine or even the fabulous villainess. Nope. She's Eleanor Fletcher, a 17-year-old orphaned commoner with zero importance to the story-a complete throwaway character. No grand destiny. No powerful connections. Just poverty, a bakery job, and shoes so uncomfortable they might be a crime. Armed with her modern-day knowledge and fueled by a mix of sheer determination and sarcasm, Ella decides she's not going to be just another background extra. She's got a plan: open a shop, create mind-blowing inventions, and maybe even introduce indoor plumbing (these people have no idea what they're missing). Filled with humor, heart, and a dash of romance, I've Been Novelled! is a fun, clever twist on the isekai genre, where one girl's genius inventions-and a touch of 21st-century sass-might just change the course of a very different history. NB ( I don't post on weekends)

In a small, quiet seaside town, Aaron Brooks leads a simple life working at his father’s bakery. He dreams of something greater but feels bound by the weight of family expectations and the suffocating confines of the small community. Everything changes when Eliot Hart, a mysterious and rebellious boy with a past he’s reluctant to share, arrives in town. Drawn to each other by fate, Aaron and Eliot form an unlikely connection that slowly deepens into something more. But Eliot carries scars—both physical and emotional—that he hides behind a tough exterior, and Aaron struggles with the judgment of their town. As their bond grows stronger, the two must navigate the complexities of forbidden love, societal pressures, and their own insecurities. Aaron must confront his own fears of not being enough, while Eliot wrestles with trust, trauma, and his estranged relationship with his family. As they explore their love in the face of overwhelming obstacles, they begin to uncover hidden truths about themselves and each other. Together, they must decide if love is enough to heal their scars and whether they can break free from the chains of their pasts. Stripes is a story of love that transcends boundaries, of healing that takes time, and of the courage it takes to embrace who you are in a world that wants to define you. As Aaron and Eliot navigate their own painful journeys toward self-acceptance, they learn that sometimes, love is the greatest freedom of all.

Emma Carter has always dreamed of turning her family’s quaint bakery into the town’s most beloved spot, but when the bakery is destroyed in a mysterious fire, her dreams crumble overnight. To make matters worse, the person leading the town’s rebuilding efforts is none other than her high school nemesis, Logan Hayes—the new fire chief, and the last person she wants to ask for help. Logan has no love for Emma either. To him, she’s still the spoiled perfectionist who used to mock him for his rough edges. But when suspicions arise that the fire was no accident, Logan and Emma are forced to work together to uncover the truth. As tempers flare and old grudges resurface, so does an undeniable attraction neither of them can deny. But with secrets from the past threatening to destroy their fragile truce, can they let go of their hate long enough to find love?

In the tranquil town of Ooty, nestled among tea plantations and rolling mist, lives Alfred Raj, a humble baker whose pastries bring joy to the community, and Anjali Ananthalakshmi, a brilliant physics teacher who inspires young minds with her wisdom and grace. To their neighbors, they are the perfect couple-kind, hardworking, and devoted to their two children. Yet, beneath their quiet lives, an air of mystery lingers, as if the past whispers secrets that even they cannot fully escape. When an unexpected police investigation begins to ripple through the region, focusing on a string of unsolved crimes from decades ago, Alfred and Anjali find themselves drawn into the storm-not as suspects, but as bystanders who always seem to be in the right place at the wrong time. Their unwavering resolve and unyielding integrity begin to unnerve those who seek to manipulate the truth. Alfred's calm demeanor and meticulous attention to detail-skills honed over years in his bakery-become a source of quiet strength. Meanwhile, Anjali's sharp intellect and unshakable composure, cultivated through her passion for physics, help her untangle the web of deceit closing in around them. Together, they face the mounting pressure with a grace that belies their ordinary lives, their love for their family the anchor in the storm. As powerful forces close in, dangerous side villains emerge, threatening the peace of their small town. Alfred and Anjali's apparent innocence makes them an enigma to investigators and a growing threat to those who would harm them. With each passing day, it becomes clear that there is more to this couple than meets the eye-not in their identities, but in their unbreakable will to protect their family and their community. In a world where justice often falters and the unkind rise to power, can two ordinary souls withstand the darkness? Or will their unyielding spirit expose truths too dangerous to reveal?

Jessie just wanted a hot makeout session with a stranger for her fortieth birthday. A one and done, that's all he was only this stranger wouldn't go away. Between her night job at the bar and her day job at the bakery, she hardly had time to raise her teenage kids and lord knows she had nothing special to offer a man, especially this man. Her ex-husband had made sure you knew that all too well before he left her with tons of bills and too little money. Min Jun spent the best years of his life as a Korean pop star. Now he just wanted to hang out with friends and sleep in his own bed every night. His dreams were made up of all those normal things most people took for granted like love, marriage, and a family. Anonymity sounded like heaven, at least until he met Jessie. Now he redefined heaven as her lips on his. Too bad his bandmates disapproved of his choice. R-18 Want to stay updated with CaseysPen? Follow CaseysPen1 on Instagram or CaseysPen#8300 on Discord.

Jason Reed, a 21-year-old felt lost in life as he couldn’t seem to hold down a job or find purpose in life. After being fired from his ninth job in three months; this time for ruining a bakery batch by mixing salt instead of sugar, he returned to his crumbling trailer home, the only thing his parents left behind before mysteriously disappearing years ago. Exhausted and frustrated, Jason skipped dinner and collapsed into bed, only to be pulled into a terrifying nightmare. In the dream, Jason found himself in a strange forest where the sky mirrored the ground, with upside-down trees stretching endlessly above. The forest seemed alive, constantly shifting and changing its shape and colors with weird sounds echoing all around, making him anxious to escape. As Jason finally reached a clearing, he discovered that he was at the edge of a cliff overlooking a battlefield littered with the bodies of monstrous creatures. Turning back in fear, he found himself facing the entrance of a massive cave that wasn’t there moments before. Now trapped between the cliff and the ominous cave, Jason has nowhere to run. A chilling tension fills the air as in the next moment a massive red dragon emerges from the cave. It had bright red, with odd rectangular scales and glowing yellow eyes that gave it a strange, digital appearance, like the final boss of an old arcade game. The dragon growled, releasing thick and massive amounts of smoke from its nostrils as it locked its gaze on Jason. Jason froze, hoping the dragon would leave him alone, but his slightest movement triggered the dragon to attack. Chomp! In a single horrifying moment, the dragon devoured Jason whole, jolting him awake in a cold sweat. Shaken, Jason tried to dismiss the nightmare and get on with his day. But his morning was about to take a bizarre turn when he found a small, red metal case on his bathroom sink. It had an intricate design around its border with a blank center that made it look like the design was incomplete. Inside, he found a deck of some type of cards. However, the moment Jason touched the deck, it glowed with a soft red light followed by a piercing ringing filling his ears. He clutched his head in pain, unable to make it stop. When the ringing finally subsided, Jason slowly picked himself back up only to look up at the mirror and freeze. Staring back at him was the same dragon from his nightmare, its terrifying eyes locking onto his once again. Jason’s life was about to change forever as he uncovered the truth about a dangerous experiment, the chaos it threatened to unleash on the world, and his own role in stopping it. Jason's life was about to change forever as he discovered the truth about a dangerous experiment, the chaos it was about to bring to his world, and his role in stopping something that should never have been created.

But just when she thinks she’s found happiness, the shadows of betrayal follow her. She falls for Tom, a man who seems to offer the love and stability she craves—only to discover he’s been sleeping with her own cousin, Lisa, and they’ve been stealing from her bakery. The familiar sting of heartbreak and deceit consumes her once more. Is fate playing a cruel game with her, or is this the price she must pay for her past mistakes? Determined to leave the pain behind, Eunice takes a bold step, fleeing to Turkey to start anew. There, she becomes a nurse, building a life centered solely around her growth and strength. But when she least expects it, a mysterious and charming surgeon notices her, offering her the kind of love she had long given up on. But does she truly deserve it? And is it too late to rewrite the story of her life, or will the dark forces of karma tear her world apart once again? Karma’s Embrace is a gripping tale of love, betrayal, and the unforgiving power of karma. With shocking twists, heartbreaking betrayals, and a heroine who refuses to give up, this is a story you won’t be able to put down. Will Eunice finally find peace, or will the past continue to haunt her, no matter how far she runs?

After a painful breakup, Emily Wilson escapes to Ocean Cove, Maine, to revive her grandmother's beloved bakery, Sweet Delights. Determined to start anew, Emily faces the challenges of small-town life, rediscovering her passion for baking and love. When Emily meets Max Harris, a charming and successful businessman, she's hesitant to open her heart. As they work together to restore the bakery, Emily's defenses crumble, and she finds herself falling for Max's kindness and warmth. As Emily confronts her past and learns to trust again, she must decide whether to stay in Ocean Cove or return to her old life. Will Emily and Max's blossoming love flourish, or will fears and doubts tear them apart? Love in Bloom is a heartwarming romance about second chances, self-discovery, and the power of love to transform lives.

Synopsis: Amara hid her beauty since she was young. Her mother told her that her beauty might become her ruin, therefore she wore a mask and hid the scar that her mother had given her. When she met Gerard who accepted her despite her ugliness, she believed he was the man destined for her. But her fantasy was mercilessly broken after her lover sold her to an old nobleman for a pouch of gold coins. She then met Azer, a man working at a bakery. Azer, who strikes her as a mysterious guy who suddenly appeared and invaded her broken heart which she swore to never let be swayed by another again, kept pouring her attention and kindness. Can Amara trust a man again? Or will she forever cage her heart on the walls she built herself? But what happens if, along the way of treasuring her newfound love, she learns that the scar she bears isn't just a simple scar, but a mark of a curse? As she gathers and unfolds the hidden and lost memories of her childhood, slowly, her identity is revealed. And so does the mystery surrounding Azer. --- This novel is the next series after the story of Kyden and Mona [Summoned by a Pretend Villainess]. The novels aren't connected, but the world-building is the same. The characters were living in the same world. Check it out too^^ Thank you for stopping by! Please support me in this journey! - superAyan

An Old Baker Dies of Old Age, After death The Baker Unwittingly Creates The Mother Goddess Of Another World. 12 thousand years after his death he reincarnates as a seemingly normal Golden panther cub. His True Identity Is A New Powerful Magical Beast. His Master Loves A Bakery but has no idea her Beloved Pet Is Also Her Romantic Interest. When will she Discover? Will He Be Able To Live A Normal Life?

ˋ°•↣In Mijas, Spain, Carlos Martinez and Viola Lopez were childhood rivals, always at each other's throats-whether it was over grades, sports, or just who could outdo the other. Their competitive fire was unmatched, but after graduation, their paths diverged. Carlos sped off to chase his dream of becoming an F1 driver, while Viola whisked her way to England, perfecting her baking skills. Seven years later, Carlos returns, his name now synonymous with speed and victory. Viola, on the other hand, has built a successful bakery where she channels all her competitive energy into creating irresistible confections. When these two fiery souls reunite, old rivalries flare up with a new intensity-only now, the stakes include their hearts. Between heated arguments and unexpected moments of tenderness, they find themselves in a race neither anticipated: a race to see who can outmaneuver the other in love. Will Carlos's fast-paced lifestyle sweep Viola off her feet, or will she prove that the sweetest victories are the ones that take time to rise? In this battle of wills, the finish line is closer than they think, and love might just be the ultimate prize.

[P.s: Don't purchase the last tier, thanks a lot.] "The recipe of my heart is; Your dash of love, a sprinkle of your joy and your beautiful smile." ~Ivan. _______ What happens when Lydia, a young bakery employee, finds herself caught in a web of romance and secrets? As she navigates her growing feelings for Ivan, the CEO with a dark secret, and her tumultuous past resurfaces with the return of her ex-boyfriend, Charles, chaos ensues. Amidst the twists and turns of love and mystery, Lydia, along with her boss Mr. Fred and her childhood friends who's surprisingly co-workers, shares their passion for baking through recipes and tips, competition and all. ________ Also note: Some parts of this book contains Baking and cooking Recipes which are guaranteed, however not all chapters. Thank You for your time and support. it

**Blurb:** Sophie Lawson is a small-town baker with big dreams but no time for love. When her bakery is chosen to cater for an upscale event in New York City, her life takes an unexpected turn. Enter Alex Carlisle, a charming, high-powered businessman who seems to have everything but love. As their paths cross in the whirlwind of the city’s elite, Sophie must decide whether she can trust someone from such a different world. And Alex must confront his own past to win her heart.

Excerpt: His lips left her neck only long enough to say, “If the invisible scars he left don't disappear now, I'll keep trying again and again until they do. Soon your body will know only me.” Her eyes were still swollen from her previous tears, but they began to water again for a far different reason than before. She tried to pull away and hide her face from him. “Promise me,” she uttered. “Promise me I'll never be in the same room as him ever again.” His fist clenched and he had to control his anger. Quieter than before he whispered, “I promise.” * Synopsis: A tumultuous childhood made Sophia fight that much harder for peace in her adulthood. Yet it would take only one meeting to shatter the average life she led as a successful bakery owner in the center of New Vista. She found him on a pile of garbage in an alley, bleeding from a head wound. After taking him to the hospital, he woke up not knowing who he was. The hospital referred to him as “John Doe”. While navigating her fresh breakup, the mystery man became her source of distraction and comfort. He has a far more tender and doting side than she ever expected. Is he only like this with her? The longer he stayed by her side, the more change she noticed within herself. There’s an undeniable pull between the two of them. Call it instincts or attraction, it felt like something she couldn’t ignore. The more time they spend together, the stronger the pull becomes. When she finds out who he is, any shred of safety she had before seems to disappear as a target is put on her head. Mafia. Pheromones. Mate. Terms unfamiliar to her become the forefront of her problems. How are they supposed to explore their feelings when the world is intent on tearing them apart? [[Explicit content warning for future chapters]] [[My entry for the Cupid's Quill writing competition! If you enjoy my story, please consider adding it to your library, giving power stones, and commenting! Thank you]]

In the heart of the city, Mia Reynolds struggles as a single mother with a bakery on the verge of closure and a daughter battling leukemia. When her daughter forms an unexpected bond with the enigmatic owner of a new coffee shop, Mia finds herself inexplicably drawn to him. But little does she know, Aaron Marquez is not just a coffee shop owner—he's a powerful mafia boss seeking refuge from his enemies. As their worlds collide, Mia's feelings for Aaron lead her down a dangerous path of secrets and deception, where the stakes are higher than she ever imagined.

Aliana is a brave woman who started her bakery business from scratch. she met and got married to John, who is a civil engineer who never told her about his background. Now Aliana and her 3 years old daughter are on the run from whom she had no idea.......... Mrs Cody is a self-made woman whose only philosophy is conquer and possess all. she has a son, John, who never liked her way of achievement. he could do anything to dissociate himself from his mother. For this, John studied civil engineering and lived far from his mum. He met and got married to Aliana they had a happy and beautiful home, and he had secrets he never wished for her to know. Four years later, John died in a building site. Andy Peter is a private investigator who is known as the best, can find anything, and everything. He has a knack for revealing things no matter how well hidden. he was hired to track down Aliana. Andy never gets involved with his clients, no matter how bad the situation seems. he hates to get blood on his hands. will he hand Aliana over to Mrs. Cody or will he go against his own word.............

In the gripping novel, Sarah's world shatters when her CEO husband serves her divorce papers on their first anniversary, accusing her of an unforgivable betrayal. Determined to start anew and relying on her own strength, Sarah embarks on a journey of resilience and empowerment, opening a thriving bakery cafe with her mother and loyal friends by her side. As her life blossoms, she encounters Daniel, a respectful police officer who ignites a spark of hope in her heart.

"What about us, Janelle?" Gideon asked, kneeling in a pool of blood. "We never existed!" Janelle replied "I gave you everything..." Gideon said "After taking everything away from me? I don't think you were expecting me to gloat over a piece of cake, after you destroyed my entire bakery!" Janelle replied tearing "I loved you, Janelle" "Your love was torturous, Gideon" "Says the woman who rejected a sacred bond because of rumors. Janelle, walk through that door, and we'll be strangers" "So be it!" **** Gideon followed the sweetest aroma that tickled his senses, until he found the owner of the sweet aroma. Janelle Johnson. Reserved. Calm. Happy. These were the words he would use to describe Janelle Johnson before she lost everything. Based on rumors, she rejected a bond she's longed for, her entire life. Evil. Wicked. Bold. These were what Janelle thought Gideon Sparks was until she had a close look at him. Fighting his own battles silently, Gideon watched Janelle slowly lead her people out of the hardship they landed and lended a helping hand. Rejecting his help was one thing her ego wanted, but her people came first. Accepting his conditions, meant she was exchanging her freedom for that of her people.

Perri West, a girl growing up in Camden Maine thinks things are going pretty good in life. She is a senior in high school. Her and her best friend Mallory work together at 'For the Love of Sweets' bakery and plan on heading off to college together. Yes, her mom is overbearing, however aren't all moms? When a new family moves into town slowly Perri starts questioning things around her. Why doesn't her mom want her tutoring, Colton? And when she meets Colton's older brother Eric, why does it feel like she's known him before? And why all the interest in her locket? What does it all mean? When she comes face to face with the truth will Perri confront her mom? Or pretend she never found out the truth.

Elara, an ordinary woman, suddenly fell from a bridge and died just like that. Thinking she was dead, Elara actually found herself reincarnated into a fantasy world brimming with supernatural powers like magic, divine power, and many other unique forces, such as elemental powers. Believing that her second life would return to being an ordinary person without any unfamiliar abilities in this world, Elara decided to live peacefully with her mother in a remote village. She aspired to build a renowned bakery while there. However, out of the blue, after her mother's mysterious death, a Pope, one of the three renowned Pontiffs who led the Church of the Four Elementals in the world, approached her in the wake of the heartbreaking incident. "Congratulations, Your Majesty, you have become the youngest Queen Titaia in history." "... What kind of nonsense is that, Your Holiness?" As if these startling facts weren't enough, a few days later, three handsome young men dressed in lavish attire suddenly appeared in front of her house. The trio also revealed something equally astonishing as the Pope's earlier words. "You're actually the younger sibling of one of us." Elara could only close her eyes, feeling completely clueless about the continuous stream of mysterious and unusual circumstances she was experiencing. "... Mother, what has truly happened to me?"

Waking up, Enzo found himself in an unfamiliar environment With noone else to rely on Enzo tries his best to survive, working at an bakery to meet ends meet only to find himself in a situation where an unknown demon tries to attack him out of nowhere, involving him in a world where he has to fight demons that escaped from the gates of hell, and learning how to utilize the world energy and use it to attack againts demons. come and join him on his journey to survive this chaotic world full of surprises and mysteries

|7X WATTPAD FEATURED| In the land of Fern Kingdom, a young girl must use her rare power of infrared against a shapeshifter. What will happen when she meets the handsome Axis Nethoraba and learns a secret that no other villager knows? *** Fifteen-year-old Evangeline Estiemiéres has a gift. She is the only person in Fern Kingdom who has flames, literally, in her hair. Because of her flames, King Erasmus lends her a special place on the hunting party with three other soldiers. A mischievous shapeshifter is wandering around Eva's village. Erasmus claims that whoever can bring back his head will win a life-time supply of gold coins. After accidentally burning down her bakery and a tavern, Eva is desperate to regain her people's trust, including her mother's. In order to do so, she must train under the watchful eyes of the oh so handsome Axis Nethoraba, a young man who wields a secret himself, one that the kingdom is unaware of. She also has to find her place in her all male-dominant society. Eva has to make a choice: to destroy the shapeshifter or Axis, if she has any hope of succeeding. What will she, Evangeline's Flame, choose? *** *This was a school assignment for my Capstone Fiction Writing class.* *Based off a prompt I got in a prompt book: "A hunting expedition goes awry when its organizer reveals they are hunting a mythological beast".* 1st Draft - Featured on @Paranormal || Blood-Thirsty Beasts. - Featured on @TeenFiction || Supernatural. - Featured on @Fantasy || Quick Reads. - Featured on @WattDragons || Legendary Creatures. - Featured on @highfantasy || MINES OF MOIRA | Fantasy Shorts. - Featured on @magic || A Magical Journey. - Featured on @superhero || Myths and Magic.

In a serene village modernized by technology near the ocean, where fishing is the primary occupation, Lucinda, a girl living peacefully with her adopted mother, works at the bakery every day with her best friend, showcasing her talent for baking pastries. One day, a mysterious man with a distinctive scar on his face triggers unsettling memories of a little girl in Lucinda's mind. Soon after, an unexpected accident disrupts the tranquility of her routine. Fate intervenes as Lucinda crosses paths with someone who holds the key to unraveling the recurring dreams haunting her. Unbeknownst to her and her mother, her case, deemed unsolvable, is reopened by the police department's top officers, who annually tackle cold cases. Lucinda develops a bond with the person in charge of her case, who, having saved her life during an accident, becomes a confidant. Simultaneously, she undergoes therapy and forms a close connection with her therapist, who, despite having a fiancée, falls deeply in love with her. The narrative takes a dramatic turn when Lucinda, in the midst of hallucinations, nearly drowns, and her therapist, coincidentally present, rescues her. Subsequently, he harbors sinister intentions, plotting to kidnap Lucinda for himself. As events spiral out of control, Lucinda must piece together her fragmented memories, escaping a second kidnapping and confronting an uncertain future. The story reaches its climax when the police, aided by Lucinda's mother, locate and rescue her, unraveling a major trafficking ring in the process. Lucinda's journey is one of self-discovery, resilience, and the triumph of justice over dark forces. discord:@trinit33 book cover design: canva

The lead character is Ashly, she lives with her father, mother, her little brother, Aunt Chin and Brother Han. Her parents are both orphans but after meeting each other they live a happy life and own a bakery and have three workers that are Sister Jun, Aunt Chin, and her son Brother Han. Sister Jun is from a poor family that lives in the same neighborhood. Aunt Chin and her son live with them because they got kicked out of their house, and they don't have money to pay for it. Their life is happier after Ashly and her little brother are born. But everything changed when Ashly was in her last year of high school and her suffering did not end there. It's hurt her too much, Can she be happy again?

Characters info M/L=Marinette Dupain-Cheng she is depicted as a French-Chinese teenage student whose parents own a bakery. France, and a budding fashion designer who wants to have her own brand one day. With the Ladybug Miraculous, when inhabited by Tikki, Marinette transforms into the superheroine Ladybug, gaining the power of creation to stop Hawk Moth and his akumatized villains.She is the leader of the French Miraculous superhero team. A/C=Adrien Agreste he is a student in Miss Bustier's class at College Francoise Dupont in Paris, France. He is also a fashion model for his father's brand. With the Cat Miraculous, when it is inhabited by Plagg, Adrien transforms into the black cat-themed superhero Cat Noir gaining the power of destruction to stop Hawk Moth and his akumatized villains. He is also the second-in-command of the French Miraculous superheroCA team. Al/R=Alya Cesaire is Marinette Dupain-Cheng's best friend, and a student in Miss Bustier's class at College Francoise Dupont. She is also the sole admin of the Ladyblog and head of the school blog. She receives the Fox Miraculous from Ladybug which is inhabited by the Kwami Trixx so she can transform her into Rena Rouge, a fox-themed superhero. N/CA=Nino Lahiffe is a student in Miss Bustier's class at College Francoise Dupont and Adrien's best friend. He also is a DJ and the head of the school radio. He receives the Turtle Miraculous from Ladybug which is inhabited by the kwami Wayzz so he can transform him into Carapace, a turtle-themed superhero. T=Tikki is the kwami of Creation who is connected to the Ladybug Miraculous. With her power, Tikki's wearer can use the earrings to transform into a ladybug-themed superhero. Tikki and her Miraculous are currently active, used by Marinette Dupain-Cheng to transform into Ladybug. P=Plagg is a kwami that is connected to the Cat Miraculous, and with his power, its wearer can use the ring to transform into a black cat-themed superhero, the current wearer being Adrien Agreste. He is one of the deuteragonists. GA/H=Gabriel Agreste he is a famous fashion designer across Paris and other places who created and owns the fashion brand, Gabriel. He is also the husband of Emilie Agreste and the father of Adrien Agreste, who models for him. With the Butterfly Miraculous, when inhabited by Nooroo, Gabriel transforms into Hawk Moth. He wants Ladybug and Cat Noir's Miraculouses for himself in order to obtain absolute power and reshape reality to undo his and his wife's past mistakes. To achieve his goal, he uses the Butterfly Miraculous power: Akumatization. This allows him to create and controls the akumas, previously regular butterflies, who can transform normal people with negative emotions into supervillains. Marinette and Adrien, both in high school, are tasked with capturing akumas, creatures that make people evil. For this, both become superheroes but they do not know each other's identities.

Jake Ford was the most popular, charming soccer team captain of Xavier's school of business. His life is extremely comfortable, with whatever he wishes for at his feet. Enjoy his life among friends, parties, pubs, and girls. He lives in the apartment along with his cousin/ close friend, Aaron, who is quite the opposite of him. He was smart, handsome, and top in his studies. He respects and is cooperative with others, unlike him. Susan was simple, beautiful, and living with her mother after her parents got divorced when she was young. Her father was a manager in the company, married again, and had a half-sister, Evelyn. Her mother, Elina, runs a bakery in the city center and is famous for its wide variety of desserts. She helps her mother by working as a part-timer in the bakery after her studies to earn extra pocket money. Katie was Susan's neighbor and her best friend, who was one year senior to her. She is bold and fashionable. She always cares for and supports her as an elder sister. On the first day of college, Susan was proposed to by the famous guy in the college, Jake. Does Jake have feelings for Susan? Or is he just playing with her? Read to know more about it.

Aiden Smith is happy just the way his life is. He has a loving boyfriend, Cato, and is doing great in school. He is on the fast track to following his dreams at the young age of 20. Only two short years and he would be able to buy a bakery and start selling sweets. But things he thought were already in perfect place started falling when Jayvee Haddox came into the picture. Jayvee Haddox is the soon-to-be Alpha of the Green Moon Pack. He has yet to meet his mate even at the age of 20, almost three years late. He decided to wait to look for his mate until after he got an education. He is doing great in school and staying focused on his goal. That is until his nose catches the scent of a sweet baker. —- “You can wait all you like, I don't mind. Stay with that boyfriend of yours, really. But it won't change the fact that sooner or later, you are going to be begging me to take you.” Jayvee said smugly, his body holding me against the wall, the back of his hand touching my cheek lightly. The smell of his cologne was making my head fuzzy. I had to get away from him before I did something I would regret. I couldn’t hurt Cato. “What’s wrong? You seem a little shook,” He paused to bring his head next to mine, he spoke right into my ear making me shiver. “Little mate.” He bit my ear and all hope was thrown out the window.