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Zuzu Clinic

Fake Date, Real Fate

"Block him." "He's technically still my boss." "Then block him with dignity." The call ended again. And then started again. I let out a sound somewhere between a growl and a sob, then finally answered with the enthusiasm of a snail crawling through salt. "Yes, Mr. Walton?" "Have you changed your mind yet?" I collapsed onto the towel and gazed at the sky as though it might consume me entirely if I pleaded sweetly enough. "Do you ever take a break?" I asked, shielding my eyes with one hand. "You're avoiding the question." "Because it's a dumb question." He exhaled, the sound sharp and irritated even over phone. "It's not a dumb question. It's a business offer." "It's a weird offer-one that I already said no to." There was a brief pause, and I could practically hear him clenching his jaw through the speaker. "You are acting unreasonably." " Unreasonable?" I sat up. "I'm not the one drafting fake girlfriend contracts like it's a normal Tuesday." "Isabella-" "Certainly not, Mr. Walton." I mimicked his tone perfectly. "I told you I'm not doing it. You need to find someone else to play pretend with." SYNOPSIS Isabella Miller thought saying no to her boss’s fake dating offer was the end of the story. But Adrien Walton doesn’t take no—especially not when he’s convinced she’s a gold digger. Suddenly, her student loans are piling up, her father’s vet clinic is on the brink of eviction and her brother is about to be kicked out of college. Coincidence? She thinks not. Adrien Walton is calm, calculating—and he's just pulled every string to corner Isabella into the perfect position. Now she’s stuck choosing between pride and survival. So she agrees to his offer: be his fake girlfriend. No feelings attached. No drama. Just business. Or so she thought. "Conference Room B. Fifteen minutes," he said, passing by without a glance. The folder he pushed across the table landed with a thud. I opened it. The contract. All of it. --- Enemies to lovers? Check. Slow burn? Hmmnyea. Banter so sharp it might file your nails? Yes. Delicious workplace tension? Of course. Tension that could melt steel?Absolutely. Smut?? Wanna find out? Welcome to corporate romance warfare. There’s no escaping this contract.
PrimRosee · 213.1K Views

Echoes of betrayal by ex husband

Dr. Sophia Chen, a devoted veterinarian, discovers her architect husband David has been having an affair together along with her youth pleasant buddy Rachel for almost a year. What starts as a devastating betrayal transforms right into a masterfully orchestrated marketing campaign of justice whilst Sophia uncovers that David has been stealing from their joint savings— cash meant for his or her dream veterinary clinic—to fund his affair. As Sophia's global crumbles round her conflict with secondary infertility, she transforms from heartbroken spouse right into a strategic mastermind. Her revenge unfolds in 3 acts: first, she systematically destroys David's architectural corporation via way of means of exposing his fraudulent billing practices; second, she manipulates Rachel's style boutique into financial ruin via way of means of revealing how the affair began; and ultimately , she discovers she's pregnant simply as David asks for a divorce. The twist: Sophia conceals her being pregnant during the divorce proceedings, the use of David's determined tries at reconciliation to acquire greater proof of his misconduct. When she ultimately exhibits their kid's existence, it is now no longer to reunite their family, however to make sure David knows the importance of what his betrayal has value him— now no longer only a marriage, however a legacy. Five years later, Sophia has constructed a thriving veterinary practice, remarried a compassionate fellow doctor, and created a loving mixed family. Her "silent revenge" is entire now no longer thru David's destruction, however thru the development of a existence so gratifying that his betrayal turns into meaningless.
Osagie_Aromose · 9.7K Views

Chosen Without Consent

At nineteen, Maya Sade only dreamed of graduating med school, not becoming a mother. In the prestigious halls of Vardell Medical University, Maya is known for her brilliance, her discipline, and her quiet resilience. But everything changes when she wakes up disoriented after a school event… and weeks later, discovers she’s pregnant—with no memory of how it happened. Behind the scenes, a desperate plan was made. Dr. Adrian Vale, a respected young professor and physician, watches his elder brother, Leonard Vale—a reclusive business tycoon deemed infertile and emotionally detached—struggle with legacy and loneliness. Together with their mother, Mrs. Vale, Adrian orchestrates an unthinkable solution: find the most fertile student, and ensure Leonard unknowingly becomes a father. Maya is that chosen girl. What was meant to be clinical turns into chaos when the pregnancy is confirmed… and the truth starts to surface. But instead of rejection, Maya is met with something unexpected—kindness, care, and even love from the family that used her. Leonard, once cold and distant, begins to feel something he’s never known before. And Maya, torn between anger and longing, must navigate a life she never asked for—with a child she never planned for, and a man who might just be her peace after the storm. Chosen Without Consent is a haunting, emotional journey through betrayal, forgiveness, and the fragile beauty of human connection after everything has gone wrong.
InkaShadow107004 · 182 Views

THE ROYALS.Innate natures

Royals were a gifted people. The King of Royals had to be the strongest of them all. The Royal Guard was where the most powerful thrived. The Royal Guardians made certain gifted Royals throughout the Royal Kingdom did not abuse their gifts. Making The Royal Guard was Reyna's goal. Reyna was the first female lighter in generations. Lighters were often unable to control their gifts, known for hurting those around them when they exploded with emotion. Most lighters were cold, emotionless and clinical. She is a lighter who will take on boys older than herself as long as she can be on the Royal Guard. Reyna has been shunned, undermined and neglected yet her spirit is blazing. Her gift is rare and feared yet she's unafraid and proud. Being female on a male dominated Guard meant she fought harder to keep up. To make things worse the future king of Royal is her training partner, strong, powerful, absolutely gorgeous and her best friend. Or at least he was... ****** The tenuous training, immensely growing power and rigorous studies hardly left any time for Eric to be a child. His abilities manifested too soon, making it impossible for him to normally relate with others. His understanding of emotions is inhibited and faulty. Due to this fact, he misses so many clues. Young Eric knew she was going be a problem for him, more than a problem. He wanted to protect her yet she was more than willing to fight him. She beat him in physical and magical combat so he let his true power loose just to see her surrender. When the future King of Royal returns years later, he discovers that his childhood best friend is weak and incapable of so much. Unexpectedly, he realizes he is the cause of all Reyna's wounds which he rips open once again just by returning into her life. When powerful Royals deal with conflicting emotions, everything changes... ************* Excerpt. Eric. Her scent had changed into something intoxicating, addictive. Strawberries, cream and Royal Orchids, the kind that glowed when she was close. Reyna was my partner, best friend and yet I wanted more. "I can't be yours Eric…", she whispered as I inhaled her scent and kissed her neck. "You don't believe that," I murmured as I brought my lips closer to her mouth. She was glowing, trembling as I grabbed her pony tail and let it loose. she gasped at my audacity giving me the chance I needed. I claimed her mouth pushing her against the wall. Arms tightened around my shoulders as I deepened the kiss. I placed a hand on her bare waist and a blast of heat consumed me. She moaned deep in her throat as I brought her hips closer to mine. "You're mine Reina, only mine", I drawled against her neck.
Ekay12 · 22.5K Views

Ashes of inherited hell

Liam was just an average teenager navigating school, part-time jobs, and life with his caring aunt in a sprawling, vibrant city. He worried about grades, social interactions, and the usual anxieties of adolescence. His world was mundane, perhaps even a little boring, a stark contrast to the sudden, unfathomable terror that descended without warning. The sky bled crimson, the air grew thick with sulfur, and reality tore open, unleashing grotesque, nightmarish creatures that massacred humanity with ruthless efficiency. Amidst the chaos and screaming, Liam's brief, brutal struggle ended in a horrific death. But oblivion was denied. Instead, he awoke, not in an afterlife, but back in the ruined city, fundamentally changed. His body felt wrong, stronger but alien, capable of moving with unsettling unnatural grace. His senses were sharper, perceiving the demonic invaders not just as threats, but in ways that hinted at a terrifying kinship. Panic warred with a primal urge to survive. He was no longer human. A strange, ethereal interface materialized in his mind, a System. It presented him with a stark status screen, showing attributes and skills he shouldn't possess, describing his new state with chilling, clinical terms. It offered quests framed as necessary steps for survival, providing just enough guidance to keep him from being immediately torn apart. The system was cold, objective, an unblinking eye in the new darkness, and it held information about him, secrets buried deeper than he could comprehend. As he stumbled through the blood-soaked ruins, witnessing unspeakable horrors and committing brutal acts simply to endure, the psychological burden mounted. Every kill, every grotesque mutation he felt within himself, chipped away at his humanity. He was a monster, forced to survive in a world ruled by monsters, guided by a cryptic program. The system hinted at his potential, powers dormant beneath the surface, subtly pushing him towards a destiny linked to the very entities that destroyed his world. It whispered of bloodlines, of inherent authority, and as he struggled, the first stirrings of a complex, dangerous attraction began to bloom amidst the ruins with another survivor, a flicker of fragile human connection in the heart of hell. This new existence was a constant psychological battle, drenched in gore and despair, a slow, torturous journey towards an identity he never wanted.
Thalric · 9.6K Views

VELVET CHAINS

Dr. Celeste Morano is a celebrated sex therapist in the heart of New York City — poised, brilliant, and professionally untouchable. In her late thirties, she helps others explore their deepest desires, guiding them through shame, dysfunction, and longing. But in her own life, passion is dead. Her marriage is a quiet grave — cold sheets, lifeless conversations, and a husband who looks at her like she's a stranger. Enter Lucien Moreau — late twenties, French-American, a ruthless mafia kingpin with a lethal charm. Sharp suits, sharper instincts, and an obsession with power — until he sees her. Not the polished professional the world reveres, but the woman behind the mask: aching, restrained, and starved for something real. He doesn't touch her — not at first. He plays a slow game of seduction, slipping into her world like smoke under a door. Anonymous roses at her clinic. Donations under a false name. A client who never speaks but stares too long. He wants her hooked — and he wants her to want it. Celeste tries to stay in control, analyzing her own reactions like a case study. But while she counsels clients through their fantasies — bondage, forbidden affairs, domination — she finds herself sinking into one of her own. And every fantasy has his face. When she discovers Lucien's identity, it's too late. Her world is already unraveling. He drags her into his underworld — a realm of raw sex, violence, secrets, and possession. He's not gentle. He doesn't ask. He claims. And Celeste? She finally feels alive. Velvet Chains is a twisted tale of obsession, taboo lust, and the hunger that threatens to burn them both alive.
Moon_Whisperers · 20.1K Views

Village Divine Doctor

The story unfolds in **Qinghe Village**, a remote mountain settlement in modern-day southwestern China. Nestled among verdant peaks, this tight-knit community with unspoiled customs grapples with crumbling infrastructure, barren lands, and a dire lack of medical resources. Protagonist **Xu Ling**, orphaned in childhood and raised collectively by villagers, returns after graduating from an urban medical college, disillusioned by systemic corruption in city hospitals. His life pivots when a centuries-old ancestral tablet strikes his head during a housecleaning ritual, awakening his family’s lost legacy: the **《Shennong Medical Codex》**, a sacred text of ancient healing wisdom. **Opening (Prologue): On a sweltering summer night, Xu Ling is summoned by his widowed neighbor **Liu Shuxiang** under the pretext of treating her "chest discomfort." During the charged consultation, Liu reveals her plight: local tyrant **Ma Erwang** threatens to seize her land unless she pays extortionate "protection fees." Though morally outraged, Xu Ling’s rudimentary medical skills and social insignificance leave him powerless. The next day, Ma’s thugs demolish Liu’s vegetable plot. Xu’s attempt to intervene ends in a near-fatal beating. At death’s door, hieroglyphic passages from the *Shennong Medical Codex* materialize in his mind. Guided by instinct, he revives himself through emergency acupuncture, formally inheriting the Divine Physician’s mantle. **Core Conflicts: 1. **External Struggles: - **Tyranny & Exploitation**: Ma Erwang, backed by corrupt officials like Town Chief Lu Wanli, monopolizes village resources through violence, land grabs, and collusion with pharmaceutical polluters. - **Healthcare Crisis**: Villagers’ reliance on superstitious remedies and financial barriers to urban hospitals trap them in cycles of preventable suffering. Xu Ling must revitalize traditional medicine to combat systemic inequities. 2. **Internal Turmoil: - **Legacy vs. Desire**: Xu Ling navigates tensions between healing duties and personal aspirations, particularly in romantic entanglements with village belle **Fang Wenwen** and idealistic teacher **Qin Suyue**, who challenge his commitment to rural life. - **Ethical Ambiguities**: The *Shennong Codex*’s forbidden techniques—poison antidotes, geomancy rituals—force him to tread murky moral terrain. **Resolution: Rejecting lucrative urban hospital offers, Xu Ling establishes a grassroots TCM clinic and pioneers a "healing agriculture" model, empowering villagers through medicinal crop cultivation. His union with Fang Wenwen symbolizes their shared guardianship of the land. In the denouement, as he re-consecrates the ancestral tablet, Xu muses: *"A healer mends bodies, not worlds—yet how can one save lives without first defending the soil that nurtures them?" --- **Pivotal Scenes: - **Threshold Moment**: Xu’s flustered focus during Liu’s treatment—a mix of sweat and jasmine perfume—humanizes his saintly persona. - **Ancestral Awakening**: Near-death visions reveal lineage heroes—a Qing-era forebear curing malaria with arsenic, a WWII ancestor saving soldiers with battlefield herbs. - **Ecological Triumph**: Villagers digging emergency channels during torrential downpours to divert toxic effluents, then purging rivers with a *"Hundred Herbs Elixir"*—echoing Liu’s husband’s flood-related demise.
Kirby_HK · 12.4K Views
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