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Elysium: Desired by the Cold-hearted Princess [GL]

 It all started with losing her mother, getting thrown into a boarding school, and then having the rumored witch-like princess of the kingdom desire her and want her by all means necessary. But it isn't the innocent type of desire she had expected. It's something much darker than she could ever handle.         ****  Sera didn't think her life would ever take a turn for the worst until her worthless father remarried her mother's half sister and, on her orders, sent Sera to a boarding school that was far off in a different kingdom—Elysium High, an all-girls academy for the most prestigious daughters in all of the seven kingdoms.    In Elysium, only the most powerful could survive, as even the prettiest and most innocent-looking faces had skeletons in their closests and would ruin anyone or anything that got in their way. Unfortunately for innocent and naive Sera, she would become the newest prey of Elysium, and everyone wants a piece of the beautiful redhead.     But what happens when the most unexpected person also takes an interest in her?   Electra's name alone was enough to get the entire school shaking in fear. Not only was she the only heir to the most powerful kingdom in the realm, she was also known as the cold-hearted queen of Elysium High. Nothing and no one ever caught Electra's attention, until the arrival of Sera, where everything changed.     And all it took was for clumsy Sera to bump into the most powerful one of them all.  *** THIS BOOK IS RATED 18+! It contains matured content such as: ⁃ Bullying ⁃ Smut (BDSM included) ⁃ Violence. ⁃ Harem So read with caution, and don't say you weren't warned!
jobetgrayson · 262.3K Views

Mated To The Pack’s Doom

“Did you perhaps think I would accept you, the runt of the pack as well as someone destined to bring us doom just because you are my mate? If you ever thought so, then you are incredibly naïve.” He said looking down at me condescendingly. “Then just reject me and let me leave the pack please.” I screamed, already at my wits end. “Oh little redhead, do squash whatever hopes you have of running away because, I, the Alpha of the Blue River pack promise that I will never reject you as long as I live. Instead I will make you suffer so much that you will lose whatever courage you have in you to bring doom.” He declared after he grabbed my face and made me look right into his obsidian eyes. Eyes that seem to see through my soul and uncover my deepest darkest desire. Arielle Hale, born on the lunar eclipse and dubbed a child destined to bring woe to the pack narrowly escapes death and is given a chance to live on. She is then brought up as the runt of the pack and abused till she had no will of her own. She has a plan though. Leave the pack on the day of the new Alpha’s coronation and never come back. Her plan is full proof but fate has other plans. Declared as the mate of the newly crowned Alpha, she has no choice but to stay on. Like other tales, there should be a rejection but this Alpha has other plans. Keep your friends closer and your enemies even closer. Lucinda’s world is plunged into a world of chaos, pain, pleasure and surprisingly love. It is soon revealed that the tale is not only Lucinda’s as another person lurks in the shadow. Follow the story of the Cursed Alpha’s Mate as this is not your usual tale but one of twists, turns and surprises.
Kiara_Nicole · 6.1K Views

Saga of Atlantis

"Hah..Hah.." In the midst of what seemed like a battlefield, a young boy with white hair knelt on the ground, struggling to catch shallow breaths. A short sword pierced his heart, his arms and legs were broken, making him unable to stop the crimson blood from coloring the ground. "That's what you get for betrayal," a red-headed teenage boy sneered as he stood before him. "A pathetic person like you could never be my brother," added a purple-haired girl, her voice seething with anger, as she stood alongside the redhead. With great effort, the young boy shifted his gaze forward. He could see many familiar faces in front of him—his so-called family, his so-called friends but his gaze remained fixed on her. "Wh..y, A.nna," he uttered with immense difficulty and sorrow in his voice, his vision blurring as he locked eyes with the blonde-haired girl, who regarded him with emotionless eyes. "I did that so I could save you," he said, his voice gradually growing louder. "I DID THAT SO YOU COULD LIVE!" he shouted, making everyone present flinch in fear. "I never asked you to do this" the blonde-haired girl replied, her words crushing the very soul of the boy. "A...nn.a," the young boy whispered one last time, a small tear slipping down from his eye as he breathed his final breath. ================================ Neil survived eight grueling years in a post-apocalyptic world only to die and be reincarnated in the body of Eden Morton, a character from a game he used to play as a teenager, by an unknown entity for unknown reasons. Eden's life was a pitiable one, plagued by the constant manipulation and betrayal of those around him – whether it was the princess, the famed hero, or even his very own family. Eden died without ever experiencing genuine love. Now, as Neil took over, he was determined to embark on a new journey, seeking the one thing he and Eden never had : a life worth living. ================================ [Discord link :- Invite/5Vgw4JCrBW]
Noob6_writer9 · 1.7M Views

Rebirth of the Urban Warrior

In the bustling metropolis of Neo-Tokyo, where tradition meets cutting-edge technology, the legend of a fallen martial arts master is reborn. Kaito Arashi, a revered martial artist, meets his end in a climactic battle against Ryoma Sato, a master of dark arts. With his dying breath, Kaito vows to return stronger, setting the stage for a story that transcends lifetimes. Reincarnated decades later as Haru Tanaka, a seemingly ordinary teenager, Kaito awakens to a new world filled with new challenges. Confused and disoriented, Haru discovers the Rebirth System, an enigmatic interface granting him access to the skills and memories of his past life. Determined to regain his former glory and confront his old nemesis, Haru embarks on a journey of self-discovery and relentless training. Haru enrolls in a prestigious high school renowned for its martial arts club, where he meets a diverse group of individuals who will become his allies and companions: Aiko Yamamoto: A fiery redhead with exceptional agility and a fierce competitive spirit. Miyuki Shirogane: A calm and intelligent strategist with a secretive past. Rin Sasaki: A shy but incredibly powerful prodigy with a mysterious lineage. Together, they navigate the complexities of high school life, participate in underground fighting tournaments, and uncover the secrets of the Rebirth System. As Haru's strength grows, so does the affection of the girls around him, leading to intricate relationships and a deepening bond. Meanwhile, Ryoma Sato, now a powerful crime lord in Neo-Tokyo, discovers Haru's true identity. Ryoma sends his minions to test Haru's mettle, resulting in intense battles across the city's dark alleys and rooftops. Haru must protect his friends and loved ones while preparing for the inevitable confrontation with Ryoma. The annual Grand Martial Arts Tournament draws fighters from around the world, presenting the perfect stage for Haru and his friends to prove their strength. Amidst fierce rivals and deadly traps set by Ryoma, Haru faces his ultimate challenge. In the climactic battle of the tournament, Haru and Ryoma's fight transcends physical combat, delving into their past lives and the true nature of their powers. With the support of his harem and the strength gained from the Rebirth System, Haru unleashes his full potential, defeating Ryoma and ending the cycle of vengeance. Neo-Tokyo is safe once more, and Haru, now a revered martial artist, continues to protect the city. His relationships with Aiko, Miyuki, and Rin deepen, forming a unique and harmonious bond. As Haru stands atop a skyscraper, looking out over the city, he knows that his journey is far from over. With the Rebirth System still active, new challenges and adventures await. The legend of the urban warrior continues, a story of strength, love, and destiny.
DaoistmNBQ9a · 13.8K Views

Lunatic Dragon

(A/N: The original version of this book (Reborn as a Dragon) was contracted, but I realized it was a mistake when I made it privileged so early on since readers couldn't continue reading, and the pay was so small too. So I just copy pasted that book into this, and am hoping nothing will go wrong. Read this book instead, since I'm going to continue the story here instead and will be completely free. But if you want to read ahead by 5 chapters (10 and 50 in the future), check out my Patreon at That_One_Dead_Ali.) What happens when someone dies, is it the end? Do they just cease to exist? Do they end up in heaven or hell? Do they get reincarnated? Or does something else happen? Well, for this one particular boy, a just-barely-out-of-his-teens young man named Ali, another question would be more appropriate. What happens when a boy dies, meets an almighty and omnipotent Omniversal Being, and gets his wishes granted? When he died in his world of nothing but ordinariness, a R.O.B (Random Omniversal Being) casually picks someone up, and it happened to be him. One of his wishes was to have his soul be separated into as many pieces he wanted, and sent to different universes, with their own wishes! And this Ali, asked to be an Dragon. What kind of a dragon? Well, one that could grow infinitely stronger by consuming other beings. Gain their physical capabilities, gain their abilities, gain their levels, you name it, he can Devour it. What happens when an SS-Class Dragon and one hell of an overpowered redhead team up? Guess the world has to experience the effects of this monstrous team for itself.
That_One_Dead_Ali · 491.4K Views

Fatal Attraction | r18

Aella Diamantini's entire life changes when her father suddenly dies of cancer and she's forced to move from Los Angeles to a Victorian small city of billionaire in England, with her baby twin siblings, to live with her mother who abandoned her when she was 7 years old to marry a billionaire with son slightly older than her from his first marriage. A son that she's loathes with all her soul ever since she was a child, and had to hear that her mother had abandoned her because she wasn't as good and perfect as her son-in-law was, making her evolve a craving to be the best at everything, to be better than him at everything. Tristan De Vere Beauclerk had no idea who she was when he met him, he only knew three things: she was a Princess in the ice, she clearly hated him for some reason he had no idea of, and she was dangerous to his very soul. Meeting her felt like meeting the cause of his future death and his greatest weakness. Until a year later when that hateful hostile redhead came into his home with two small siblings, and turned out to be the mysterious daughter of the woman he had as a mother, the woman who raised him after his mom died. And the second he saw her again, he knew she was going to clash against him, in a way nobody ever dared to. But nothing will be the same after Aella is forced to kill their common enemy in the woods to save her only life and avoid something worse from happening, and Tristan is the one who comes to her aid, and against all she ever thought of him, helps her get rid of the body. No matter how hard they try to ignore the bond that formed that fateful night, fate will keep finding ways to push them to one another again. ♟️ Ongoing. Young adult dark romance. Enemies to lovers. Contains abuse triggers, sexual content, use of drugs and alcohol, and explicit deaths. ♟️ English is not my first language. ♟️ #artist #darkacademia #darkromance #death #enemiestolovers #enemieswithbenefits #figureskating #forbidden #hockeyplayer #loss #morallygrey #motorcycle #mustang #mysteriouscrush #obsession #oldmoney #possessiveness #sexualassault #stalking #vengeance #winterball #youngadult
letmebeyourdemise · 18.5K Views

Wolf's Seduction: The Warlord's Pursuit of the Alpha Widow

Luna Aisling, a striking redhead with incandescent beauty and a spirit as untamed as her Blazemane pack, finds herself widowed after the tragic fall of her noble Alpha husband, Aiden, in the Battle of the Wolves Brigade. This conflict aimed to unify the fractured Lunar lands, leaving behind a legacy of bravery and sorrow. In the neighboring Sycamore Grove, the Silvermane pack's formidable Alpha Fenrir reigns supreme. Known for his intimidating presence, Fenrir is a towering werewolf with long ivory hair, tied back in a testament to his ruthless efficiency and unyielding nature. Aiden's deathbed plea binds Fenrir to an oath of protection for his friend's beloved Luna, thrusting the lone warlord into a path entwined with Aisling’s destiny. Fenrir's journey to the Whispering Pines is not merely one of obligation. Upon witnessing Aisling's ethereal beauty during a chance encounter at the Spirit Lake, his heart is ensnared by her allure. The sight of her swimming, her wildness reflected in the shimmering waters, ignites a longing within him, one that challenges his stoic resolve. Aisling, still mourning her lost mate, is unprepared for the upheaval Fenrir brings. His presence is both a reminder of her past and a harbinger of an uncertain future. Their interactions are charged with a volatile mix of confrontation and undeniable attraction, setting the stage for a perilous dance of seduction. Fenrir's bold attempts to woo her are met with resistance, as Aisling struggles to reconcile her grief with the new emotions stirring within her. As Fenrir relentlessly pursues her heart, he discovers that beneath her sorrow lies a fiery spirit, a match to his own untamed nature. Aisling's journey is one of navigating her memories and the shadow of her deceased mate, confronting her fears and desires. She must choose between clinging to the past or embracing a new future with the warlord who challenges and captivates her. Their burgeoning relationship faces numerous trials, from political machinations to treacherous betrayals within the pack territories. Fenrir and Aisling must forge a bond strong enough to withstand external threats and their internal conflicts. Amidst the turmoil, they find that honor and passion are not mutually exclusive, but intertwined paths leading to their shared destiny. In a tale woven with loyalty, seduction, and the primal forces of love and duty, it explores the intricate dance of two souls bound by fate and choice.
Sirdear_Nasser · 9.4K Views

May Death Do Us Part

[WARNING : MATURE CONTENT PG18] This is a book by a love junkie, for love junkies. It revolves around a beautiful redhead with piercing blue eyes who finds herself torn between the man she thought she lost and the man she now has. But this is not just an ordinary love triangle, it’s one that involves creatures of old, the nosferatu, the Lycans, the elves and the dwarves. It involves a bloody struggle for liberation, a hard decision between duty to their people, and duties to their hearts, there will be pain, deceit, lust and love, you will experience a roller coaster of emotions as you follow the beautiful redhead’s journey from a simple life to one of life changing decisions. With the burden of being cursed with immortality through rebirth, a beautiful redhead spends her life trying to find how to break the curse so she can finally end her lonely existence, all the while shying away from emotional connections of any sort with others in hopes of protecting her heart from the pain of loss. Until she comes across a sweet, kind and loving man who she can’t help but fall in love with, but alas, he loses his life and the redhead has to forge on ahead without him, baring the pain, even in her next life, of losing the only man she ever allowed herself to love. She continues her lonely existence until she comes across a man who bares the same rebirth curse of immortality as her, a man who convinces her to open up her heart to love one more time. But what happens when her first love comes back into the picture? What happens when she realizes her curse is due to the fact that she is not even human? Journey with me through the exhilarating tale of romance with a twist. P.S : • There are explicit sexual scenes in this book • There is some form of reverse harem but love will prevail in the end. • There is death and blood • The book is set up in a medieval age (yes, soap existed in medieval times) • sexual language and profanity is also included *********************************************** “I’m sick and tired of this miserable existence, I just want to end it all. I just want want to die, and to stay dead,” Melissa muttered. Elric inched closer to Melissa and tilted her chin up. “But if you die, who will I spend the rest of eternity with?” Melissa swatted his hand away and got off the bed, the chamber was cold and dark after the fire had died out. She felt the chilling breeze from the window strike her bare skin, sending a wave of shivers down her spine. It was highly likely that she would catch a cold if she kept this up, but she didn’t care, disease didn’t scare her anymore. “You’re just going to have to make due without me your majesty,” She responded. King Elric got up and walked over to the beautiful red head. He wrapped his arms around her, feeling the warmth from her body heat up his bare skin. “Isn’t such a life worthwhile when you live it with the person you love?” The man asked “Love is pointless if it has no end.” Melissa responded coldly. “Even wedding vows end with ‘till death do us part.’”
Bee1429 · 679.6K Views

MORTAL GODS: Enouka

A prisoner out for revenge, a power-hungry redhead, a fallen god, and a little princess with superpowers and an impossible quest, go all out in the fight to acquire the power capable of destroying the multiverse. Whether it is to save a kingdom, to get revenge, for world domination, or merely to fall in love with it, none of them can do without this power... so they bring Carnage! This is a tale of revenge, betrayal, love and ambition. "All is fair in Love and War" Throw Powers into the mix and it is Carnage! ___ EXCERPT___ Gorak! 'Oh sh*t!', her eyes go wide. 'What is he doing here? He escaped?' Stunned by her naked beauty, the attacking Gorak stops, staring. She looks like a goddess! Lush pink skin glowing under the sunlight. Those heavenly mounds on her chest with mouth-watering nipples. Well-framed body, with a beautiful, soft ass that vibrates gently as she moves. How could anyone look this gorgeous?! Worse off, she was dripping wet. He wanted to lick her dry! Seeing that he is just standing there, Dela seizes her chance to run. She hurls her sword at him, and he dodges, but then she begins to wade through the water to escape through a tunnel deep within. He wouldn't let her go. Reaching into the water, he pulls her out and slams her against the rocky wall, holding her in place. What was he thinking? She betrayed him so cruelly 2,000 years ago, and helped the enemy take him down! He came here to get his revenge, but what was he doing now? Drooling over her? How stupid. "Mnh... let me go!" she struggled to break free. "I loved you. Took good care of you. But what did you do? You betrayed me the second you got the chance! And what for? A cheap chance at Power?!" He yelled the last sentence in her face. She whimpered, shutting her eyes, her lips quivering. Those lips... "I'm not afraid of you!", she responded in defiance She would fight to the death. She balled her fists, making them into flaming fists. She was strong, but she was still just a Guardian. He was a god. This fight would last only a second. "Still so feisty. Your newfound powers cannot save you." He held Dela in place, keeping both her hands above her head with one hand, pressing down the rest of her body with his own body against the rocky wall. As she struggled to break free, her soft body rubbed against his hard one. It was distorting his thoughts "Hold still!", he commanded. Shocked, she stopped moving. A cold sweat broke out on her forehead as she realised what he meant. He took his sword to her throat. It lightly touched her skin and left a small cut. Some blood trickled down. "Say your prayers." She shut her eyes again, quivering, waiting for her death. It was finally the time to kill her. He had planned his revenge through the last 2,013 years of his life. How he would enjoy the fear on her face in her last moments, right before he slit her throat, but... Why couldn't he do it? What was stopping him? Gorak had never hesitated to kill anyone in his life before. He was genuinely confused as to why he just couldn't do it. "She betrayed you, remember? Do it, fool! Just do it.", he mumbled under his breath. Those lips... He gulped hard. He wanted to kiss them again! He lowered his sword and pressed down upon their softness, hungrily eating them out in a sweet french kiss. Deepening further, he dropped his sword, freeing his right hand to arc Dela's head, holding it in place so that his tongue reaches into the deepest depths of her soul, swallowing her whole. Wide-eyed, Dela is shocked by the kiss. It ushers in a flood of memories. 2,013year old memories. She embraces him, pushing herself up against him. Her hands are free but what is she doing? Making out with her killer!? ........ #r18 *Book cover credit: ArtStation*
SpilledInk · 148.9K Views

The Billionaire's Fiery Redhead

A two in one Billionaire and Mafia contemporary action romance Volume 1 They are both shameless... The fiery redhead, Amani Parker, a freelance journalist got a once in a lifetime opportunity when she was given the story that would either make or break her career, which was to uncover the dirt on playboy billionaire, Leonardo DeVille. Leonardo, who bore grudges against women, decided the next one that crossed his path would bear the consequences. The conflict began the moment Leonardo and Amani met. He has never met a woman who blatantly opposed him. He would break her and make her beg for mercy She has never met a more cocky and egocentric man who acted like all women should worship at his feet. She would gather the dirt on him and expose the real him to the whole world. Will they fall in love in the midst of the war Leonardo had going on with the Mancini Mafia family? Volume 2 All's fair in love and war Gianni Mancini the mafia boss hated Billionaire Leonardo DeVille, not because he was determined to bring the whole of his Mancini family down but because Leonardo used his sister as a means to achieve his revenge. Even though his sister was not innocent herself, Gianni was determined to take his own revenge on Leonardo by also going after Leonardo's innocent sister Arianna. It was love at first sight for innocent Arianna the first time she met Gianni. Three months into their relationship, her world came crashing down when she discovered he was with her just because he wanted revenge against her brother. Now she was determined she wanted nothing to do with him but what was she to do when she discovered she was pregnant with his child?
Biola_Johnson1207 · 43.1K Views

BATTLE OF DESIRES: THE TALE OF TWO SISTERS

A mafia romance What happens when two sisters, devout believers, and hardworking citizens fall into a world of drugs, violence, guns, and trafficking? What happens when they manage to catch the attention of the wrong men? Charis had always been the polar opposite of her elder sister Charity. While she was tall and brunette her sister was short with a fiery redhead. While she kept her head down and avoided conflict at all costs even when she was at an advantage her sister was outspoken and never let anyone take advantage of her... well anyone but the countless ex-boyfriends that had broken her heart. It wasn't a surprise to find out Charis had never dated before, a little lamb catching the eye of an interested wolf Sebastian was intrigued by the woman who did everything to avoid him even when she was clearly attracted. But it was short-lived, after she basically ghosted him and then declared it meant nothing that they met as they were reunited by coincidence Sebastian decided to turn his back on her. So what happens when he has to take responsibility for his family business and he finds out he has to marry someone and it was the same woman he once shunned? Charity thought she did not believe in any love that wasn't God's love until she met Absalom. How could a man that just met her declare with so much confidence that he wanted to marry her? With no reason other than he felt that strongly for her and wanted no one else more? What happens as well when she caves and just decides to YOLO it, what happens when she finds out that he did not just want to marry her because of how he felt? That he wasn't the man she fell in love with and that it was too late to run away? ********************** "Do you think I smuggle women or children?" He asked, the tip of his nose dragging along the expanse of her neck and she bit her lips to stifle a moan. She wasn't even surprised at her reaction, she already knew she was deeply attracted to him, and it was more physical than emotional, wasn't that how he managed to seduce her? "I hope not, I can barely wrap my-" she sucked in a deep breath as his hands crawled under her dress and with her plans flat against his chest she struggled to push him off of her but he wouldn't budge. "Get off Absalom, get away from me!" She screamed shoving him away "what the hell do you think you are doing?!" "I could ask you the same thing, what the hell do you think you are doing? Where are you going?" "Where do you think? Away from you!" Standing straight he looked down at her with a cold look on his face, his eyes devoid of any emotion, "I'm sorry but I can't let you do that." "What?" Charity breathed out, "Is this because of what I know, I swear I won't tell a soul, just let me go okay?" Absalom walked back to her with hesitation in his steps, his large hands wrapping around her small neck, it was obvious a little effort was required to snap it, but he kept his grip strong enough to remind her of his strength and do only that. "I can't do that either, I won't let you go, Charity."  *********************** Cover does not belong to me, credits to the owner.
Obliviousstudent · 68.3K Views

Phantom Huntress

***** ______________________________________________ Being a warrior was never Zuri Karani's place, as a woman and a part of the most hated race in Canaan, it was a good dream that was never going to happen. Even with the hate-filled oppression she and the villagers face because of their ancestry, she still found her way of life in Pisok, especially with the sword. Zuri was a village girl who loved the sword, she wasn't anything special or out of the ordinary. Her only problems were presumably her twin sister's engagement and the need behind it. But one night changed everything for her. After witnessing an invasion by Al Manian warriors, and watching dozens of her people die, she felt there was more to her life than swinging a sword and harvesting food. She never asked to be related to Chini's---ancient demigods with magical abilities who were the land of Canaan's most hated people, neither did she ask to have the power of a Chini, nor did she ask to be the Sevilena, the chosen one amongst Chini’s. But the power came to her like fate, a destiny she couldn't run from. After her rescue from the Al Manian warriors, for months Zuri was forced to align herself with the Emperor of Kustal himself, Eve Hernun, the son of the man who doomed her people and made them suffer for decades, all for the sake of revenge. She was forced to train amongst sorcerers who hated her because of her ancestry and skin. Her instructor, an elite sorcerer, and her savior was a cruel savage who schemed for her downfall, and she couldn't control the abnormal feelings she had for the redhead who was supposed to be her predicated doom. And then there was Princess Sunie who hated her beyond imagination. She was in a cage with lions, and she had no idea how to escape. Even with the brutal environment, she was placed in, she kept to herself, following the orders of the charismatic Emperor, who grew stranger by the day. She had to kill the Al Manian bastards who took her life away, her family and friends, and she felt her mind cloud with darkness with nothing but vengeance. But after finding out the Emperor's true motives involving her and her power, she knew that she could no longer be his pet tied to a leash on his throne. Zuri was no village girl—that she knew, but she was no demigod either, and the thought of stopping an ancient Emperor with a couple of teenage sorcerers, a boy who hated her guts, her redheaded love, and a broken princess was starting to seem less unlikely. But with the lives of millions on the line, she felt she could no longer hide beneath the shadows, but rise from it, and fight. ______________________________________________ Fantasy/ War/ Romance Languages used in book Pisokan- Swahili Kustalian-Latin Khrângan-Turkish Al Manian-Arabic This book contains the following triggers- Gore (Extreme) Smoking Language Death Nudity Smut Assault Racism ______________________________________________ Other genres to peek your interest Slow Burn Enimes to Friends Forbidden Love Enimes to Lovers
Queen_Legend · 5.2K Views

Designed for Deceit

Who knows what attracts one person to another person when it comes to love. Who knows if the love you start with will be the love you end up with. Donna was a beautiful young nurse up on her game and fast becoming a leader when she met John. John was already at the top of his game. A well known and in demand architect who owned his company and had his name attached to many of the large high-rise buildings in the area. So how do two people of this caliber meet? Most would say the Internet, mutual friends but it was none of this. It was the old fashioned way. You know, girl goes to club with her friends sits at a table with a large group of beautiful women all drinking wine or the latest concoction on the market where no man in his right mind would go. John was no exception to that rule but he kept his eye on the beautiful redhead smiling and occasionally looking his way. Who could help but stare at either specimen of gorgeous! The ladies at Donna’s table dared her to write her number in a napkin and slip it in his hand at the bar and then walk on by. Donna already having her second glass of wine, started feeling wine brave and sure enough did just that. John was impressed when he read what Donna written and so after the three days wait that men always seem to do, John called Donna one restful evening after work and so started their love story... Within the year, there was a whirlwind courtship, and marriage and life seemed to be moving in the right direction. John had his own firm and was well known and Donna was moving up the ranks at the hospital and had made Head Nurse over the surgical nurses. Both had achieved career goals. They had wanted children and weren’t trying to prevent it but with busy schedules they just didn’t have that much time to even be together to make love these days. Time had passed pretty uneventfully for over 12 years until the John won the bid for a beautiful high-rise building in Seattle and things were not so uneventful anymore.
texascann · 61.5K Views

The Gospel of John

The Gospel according to John is quite different in character from the three synoptic gospels. It is highly literary and symbolic. It does not follow the same order or reproduce the same stories as the synoptic gospels. To a much greater degree, it is the product of a developed theological reflection and grows out of a different circle and tradition. It was probably written in the 90s of the first century. The Gospel of John begins with a magnificent prologue, which states many of the major themes and motifs of the gospel, much as an overture does for a musical work. The prologue proclaims Jesus as the preexistent and incarnate Word of God who has revealed the Father to us. The rest of the first chapter forms the introduction to the gospel proper and consists of the Baptist’s testimony about Jesus (there is no baptism of Jesus in this gospel—John simply points him out as the Lamb of God), followed by stories of the call of the first disciples, in which various titles predicated of Jesus in the early church are presented. The gospel narrative contains a series of “signs”—the gospel’s word for the wondrous deeds of Jesus. The author is primarily interested in the significance of these deeds, and so interprets them for the reader by various reflections, narratives, and discourses. The first sign is the transformation of water into wine at Cana (Jn 2:1–11); this represents the replacement of the Jewish ceremonial washings and symbolizes the entire creative and transforming work of Jesus. The second sign, the cure of the royal official’s son (Jn 4:46–54) simply by the word of Jesus at a distance, signifies the power of Jesus’ life-giving word. The same theme is further developed by other signs, probably for a total of seven. The third sign, the cure of the paralytic at the pool with five porticoes in chap. 5, continues the theme of water offering newness of life. In the preceding chapter, to the woman at the well in Samaria Jesus had offered living water springing up to eternal life, a symbol of the revelation that Jesus brings; here Jesus’ life-giving word replaces the water of the pool that failed to bring life. Jn 6 contains two signs, the multiplication of loaves and the walking on the waters of the Sea of Galilee. These signs are connected much as the manna and the crossing of the Red Sea are in the Passover narrative and symbolize a new exodus. The multiplication of the loaves is interpreted for the reader by the discourse that follows, where the bread of life is used first as a figure for the revelation of God in Jesus and then for the Eucharist. After a series of dialogues reflecting Jesus’ debates with the Jewish authorities at the Feast of Tabernacles in Jn 7; 8, the sixth sign is presented in Jn 9, the sign of the young man born blind. This is a narrative illustration of the theme of conflict in the preceding two chapters; it proclaims the triumph of light over darkness, as Jesus is presented as the Light of the world. This is interpreted by a narrative of controversy between the Pharisees and the young man who had been given his sight by Jesus, ending with a discussion of spiritual blindness and spelling out the symbolic meaning of the cure. And finally, the seventh sign, the raising of Lazarus in chap. 11, is the climax of signs. Lazarus is presented as a token of the real life that Jesus, the Resurrection and the Life, who will now ironically be put to death because of his gift of life to Lazarus, will give to all who believe in him once he has been raised from the dead.
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Cathryn Woods was a Fine Arts student, who joined a Tattoo Design Contest, in which her best friend, her model, failed to show himself on that fateful day at the event. Desperate for the winner's cash prize so that she could pay for her school fees at an Art University, she convinced (well 'convince' is rather an understatement), a random guy at the beach she found to be her model instead. Her model turned out to be Alexander, a playboy who was the lead vocalist of a rising teenage boy band, and is it a coincidence that they go to the same university? Their flirty conversations and humorous banter also made their mutual like for each other bloom. Things will take into a serious turn when the redhead realized she fell hopelessly in love for the first time and with a player nonetheless, whom she met last summer. Will she be brave enough to risk herself in the name of love? Even auditioning as a supporting vocalist for the band just so she could always be near Alexander? What will Cathryn do if she knew that one of the band members had also caught the love bug for her? Messy love triangles are fun, yes, but Cathryn wished she could turn back time and hadn’t taken it to heart because the games can easily get brutal. YUMMY EXCERPT: updates every other day "Shut the fuck up, will you?" Alexander opened the book and picked another paragraph to read. "The urge to have sex is excruciating if you attempt to deny it. You don't want to be sleeping in my bed when it hits." He arched his eyebrows. "Understand what I'm hinting at?" "Why didn't you tell me you loved this kind of story?" Alexander bit his lip and his hooded eyes regarded her. "I could just tell you stories instead of you reading them for hours." "Based on your experience, huh?" She blurted it out before she could stop herself. Cathryn blushed furiously. Embarrassed, she tried to distract him from reading it. "Give that book back." Alexander continued like the infuriating fucker he is. "Oh yeah. Sweat broke out all over her body, imagining him super horny and determined to have sex with her. The idea didn't horrify her." Cathryn grasped the book from his hands but Alexander kept on raising it higher. She jumped, almost taking hold of the cover but Alexander had pushed her shoulder away in an attempt to stop her from getting the book back. She pushed him harder, kicking him with her shoes and they both fell on the couch, jerked out of balance. Alexander had instinctively wrapped his hands around her tiny waist to keep her from falling on the floor while Cathryn's hands were on his shoulders, moving to his chest. They stared wide-eyed at each other before Alexander's gaze transfixed on her mouth and one of his hands moved to caress her back with his fingers. "By the way, your best friend told me that you wanted to tell me something." He held her a moment, his hands on her body and his face a glowing heat onto hers.
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