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Wounded Warrior

Wounded Hearts'

When a tragic workplace accident lands ambitious engineer Josh in the hospital, his perfectly ordered world begins to unravel. Burdened by the expectations of running his father’s prestigious company, Josh hides his vulnerabilities behind a wall of pride and independence—until he meets Josie, a compassionate nurse with a kind smile and a determined spirit. Josie’s days at Beacon Health Hospital are spent mending wounds and offering hope, but her own past has left scars that refuse to heal. When fate brings Josh into her care, their connection is immediate yet complicated. Beneath their sharp banter and undeniable chemistry lies a chance for something neither of them expected: a second chance at life and love. As they navigate the challenges of recovery, career pressures, and personal demons, Josh and Josie find themselves drawn together in ways they can’t ignore. But with secrets lingering in their hearts and the weight of their separate worlds pulling them apart, they must decide if love is worth the risk. Can two wounded souls find healing in each other, or will the barriers between them prove insurmountable? **Excerpt** Josh winced as Josie gently unwrapped the bandages on his arm, revealing the angry red gash beneath. She worked carefully, her hands steady and sure, her brow furrowed in concentration. "Does it hurt much?" she asked, her voice soft but professional. He looked at her, his gaze lingering for a moment longer than he intended. "Not as much as it did yesterday. Your touch helps," he said, a small smirk playing on his lips. Josie rolled her eyes but couldn’t hide the faint smile tugging at the corners of her mouth. "Flattery doesn’t speed up healing, Mr. Josh" "Josh," he corrected. "I told you, call me Josh." She nodded, her focus returning to the wound. "Okay, Josh. But you’re still my patient, so let me do my job." The silence that followed was heavy but not uncomfortable. Josh watched her, noticing how the light caught the strands of hair that had slipped from her bun. She was efficient, focused, yet there was a warmth to her that put him at ease in a way he hadn’t expected. "You're good at this," he said suddenly. "At dressing wounds?" she asked, glancing up briefly. "At making people feel like everything’s going to be okay," he replied, his voice quieter now. Josie paused, her eyes meeting his. For a moment, the world outside the hospital room seemed to fade away. "That’s my job," she said softly, breaking the silence. "To make sure you leave here better than you came."
toyinwrites · 1.4K Views

The Warrior's Odyssey

In 300 BCE, the serene village of Arcadia becomes a living nightmare when Persian invaders unleash their wrath, leaving nothing but ashes and heartbreak. Among the few survivors is Lisandra, a young girl with a fiery spirit, whose family is brutally torn from her. Hidden away by her mother in a desperate bid to save her, Lisandra is forced to witness unimaginable horrors that forever scar her soul. Alone and consumed by grief, she finds solace and love in her childhood friend, Athina, who also survives the massacre. Together, they struggle to heal while hiding in the wilderness. But Lyzendra's heart burns with an unquenchable thirst for revenge, even as Athina pleads with her to abandon the path of violence. Cutting her hair and binding her chest, Lyzendra assumes the guise of a man and journeys to Sparta to train as a warrior. There, she hones her skills, driven by a singular purpose: to destroy those who wronged her and to fight against tyranny. Her journey takes her beyond the boundaries of Greece as she learns the art of war from the fierce Scythians, the cunning Illyrians, and other legendary tribes. Yet, with each battle fought and each life taken, Lisandra finds herself slipping further from the person she once was. As she rises to prominence, Lisandra becomes both a beacon of hope and a shadow of terror. But at what cost does revenge come? Will her pursuit of justice bring closure, or will it consume her soul entirely? In a tale of resilience, love, and the destructive allure of vengeance, The Warrior's Odyssey explores the strength it takes to fight, the pain of loss, and the cost of hatred in a world torn apart by war.
Mochi_Cats01 · 2.5K Views

KING OF THE WARRIORS

“Katakan padaku apa yang harus aku lakukan agar kau bersedia menjadi panglima perangku?” Raja Alventius memandang tajam pada sosok pria yang badannya tidak lebih tinggi darinya, namun lebih tegap dan berkharisma di antara jenderal-jenderal yang pernah ditemuinya. Pria itu, Rendevis Oldernys, hanya diam mematung. Ia tidak memberi jawaban apa pun. Ini adalah kesekian kalinya, dirinya kedatangan pembesar-pembesar kerajaan di wilayah utara. Kemampuannya yang tidak hanya dapat memahami bahasa manusia, tetapi juga hewan, tumbuhan dan alam ghaib, membuatnya menjadi rebutan kerajaan-kerajaan besar yang ingin menjadikan dirinya sebagai panglima perang mereka, untuk membantu mereka menjadi penguasa tunggal dunia. “Apa yang kau inginkan? Harta? Berapa banyak yang kau inginkan? Atau wanita? Aku akan memberikan gadis-gadis baru setiap harinya untuk memuaskan nafsumu. Atau kau ingin menjadi pemimpin para jenderal? Aku akan dengan mudah memberikannya padamu.” Bujuk rayu para pembesar itu terus saja dilontarkan agar pria gagah dan tampan itu bersedia bergabung bersama mereka. Lain hari, pemimpin dunia sihir datang bertamu dengan tujuan yang sama. Hingga mereka menawarkan ramuan keabadian kepada Rendevis. Namun, sikap pria itu tetap sama, tidak memberikan jawaban apa pun. Ia hanya diam mendengarkan layaknya seorang tabib yang mendengarkan keluh kesah pasiennya. “Apa yang harus kami lakukan agar kau bersedia bergabung dengan pasukan kami?” Raja Negeri Air tidak ketinggalan ikut membujuk Rendevis. “Tidak ada. Aku sama sekali tidak tertarik dengan semua tawaran kalian.” Jawaban singkat yang sama yang selalu diberikan setelah cukup lama dirinya menjadi pendengar setia pembesar-pembesar itu. “Silakan kalian pulang ke negeri kalian. Aku tidak akan ke luar dari tempat ini, kecuali keadaan yang sangat darurat terjadi di bumi ini.” Siapa sebenarnya Rendevis Oldernys? Keadaan darurat yang bagaimana yang dimaksud Rendevis? Siapa yang akan berhasil meminangnya menjadi panglima perang?
lavendermyname · 10.3K Views
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