Lara Parker

Rose was sent to New York by her parents. She was a rebel and never sat back when people talk and give shit. Her parents were worried for her when her mother's friend came in the picture. Lyla Gomez, The Queen of the city and her husband, Maximus Gomez, volunteered to help her. Now, she was in her home, aka, a lavish mansion with freaking miles of yard. Everything was going perfect and all treated her with kindness and no shit when the twist of her life came for her late night. Parker Gomez, the eldest son and the heir to the throne. He was cocky, arrogant, spoiled, and everything Rose hated. Especially, that taunting smile of his always pushed her to the edge but after all of this, she was attracted to him. Being infatuated to the hot shot heir of the mafia and engaged man was not on her list. What she will do now? Will she give in to the feelings or will she supress it? Will she able to resist that haughty forbidden fruit or will she have the taste of it? Read the story to know more. Enemies to Lovers Strong Female Lead Forbidden Romance Mafia Couple Past Secrets Arrogant ML x Stubborn FL And Smut! This is the whole package for mafia/billionaire, enemies to Lovers trope.

Henry Calder always dreamed of becoming a Formula One legend, but betrayal from his best friend, Liam Parker, crushed his ambitions before they could take off. Missing his chance at the Formula One Academy tryouts, Henry spent his life watching others live his dream until tragedy struck. At 43, a fatal car accident ended his unfulfilled life, but in his final moments, he wished for one more chance to race. When Henry wakes up as his 18-year-old self, on the very morning of the tryouts he once missed, he realizes he’s been given a second chance to chase his dream. Armed with the mysterious Racer’s Edge System a powerful tool designed to sharpen his skills and guide his journey Henry is determined to rewrite his destiny. But the road to Formula One is treacherous. Old rivalries resurface, shocking truths come to light, and the pressure of the racing world threatens to overwhelm him. Can Henry overcome his past, outsmart those who stand in his way, and rise to become the greatest driver of all time? The green flag is waving. This is his second lap and this time, he’s going full throttle.

This is the story of Lara, a young woman from modern times, raised with one singular purpose: to exact revenge on the family of the general who destroyed her own. But fate had other plans. On her way to carry out her mission of vengeance, a twist in the plan led to disaster. Lara was struck by a military truck escorting the very general she intended to assassinate. When she awoke, she found herself in an entirely different world—one where her identity and purpose were starkly different from the life she had known and how she had been molded to be. Abducted by human traffickers, she outsmarted them and escaped. Then, she encountered a mysterious martial arts master whose ancient skills far surpassed her own. For two years, she trained with him in the remote mountains.  One fateful day, while hunting deep in Mount Ourea, Lara stumbled upon the Prince of Northem, disguised as a commoner. He was gravely injured while pursuing a notorious group of bandits. Lara saved him then vanished without a trace. Haunted by his savior, the Prince of Northem searched for her but to no avail. Duty called, and he rejoined the Northem army, embroiled in a fierce battle against the bandits and soldiers of Estalis in the Alta-Sierra mountain range. Amid the chaos, Lara was mistakenly swept onto the battlefield, disguised as a soldier. The Prince of Northem, intrigued by the disguised warrior, recruited him as his guard. During the battle, fate played another cruel hand. Lara came face to face with General Odin and his two sons—only to discover that General Odin was the spitting image of the general she had been trained to assassinate. Could the man from her world be a descendant of this brave general? Torn between her mission and her newfound reality, Lara faced an impossible question: How could she kill her biological father? Her internal conflict deepened when she uncovered an elaborate plot to frame General Odin and his sons as traitors. The true culprits? His own subordinates and trusted allies. In an ironic twist of fate, Lara found herself becoming the 'protector' of the family that, in modern times, she was supposed to ruin. After the war, Lara returned as a hero, ready to reveal her identity to General Odin, but she learned of another betrayal. Her cousin, Mira—the orchestrator of her abduction—had taken over her identity. Mira lived in her home under the guise of comforting Lara's grief-stricken mother because of the death of her only daughter. Not only that, she also did a lot of scheming and eventually claimed Lara's betrothal to Prince Alaric. With her identity stolen and her mission turned upside down, Lara faced a new challenge: reclaiming her life and honor and protecting her new family.

Trapped in a sentient City that twists reality and feeds on fear, Lara and her group of survivors must unravel its dark secrets before it consumes them. Haunted by a mysterious photograph that links her to the City’s origins, Lara races to uncover the truth alongside Elias, a protector hiding his monstrous nature. As shadow creatures close in and betrayals threaten their fragile unity, the survivors face a chilling prophecy that will lead them to Dunewalk—a fabled stronghold where the City’s fate, and their own, will be decided in blood.

A girl named Hannah Wits moved from her home town in Goslar, Lower Saxony Germany to a rural town in Washington state, in the United States. Hannah and her mother Eleanor moved after a divorce with Hannah's step father Parker. The move takes a toll but things take a turn for the worst when things turn dark in their comfy country side cabin.

Emma Parker, a hard-working cleaner in a Dallas hotel, never imagined her life would change dramatically after one fateful, drunken encounter with ruthless billionaire Alex Cardwell. That single night of passion leads to an unexpected pregnancy, thrusting her into a world of luxury, deception and betrayal. As Alex struggles with a failing marriage with a manipulative Victoria, his life begins to unravel as Emma's pregnancy threatens to expose the cracks in his carefully controlled life. Torn between the simple life she's always known and the dangerous seductive pull of Alex’s world, Emma must decide who to trust. With enemies closing in and dark secrets coming to life, the stakes couldn't be higher. Can Emma protect herself and her child from the forces trying to destroy them? Can she navigate these treacherous waters? Will love triumph, or will their buried past tear them apart forever?

When the sky tears open and shadowy creatures pour forth, humanity is thrust into chaos, punished by an evil goddess for its greed. A mysterious system awakens within every human, granting unique abilities and the power to fight back—but at a cost. Klien Smith, an ordinary young man, must protect his sister, Lara, while navigating a shattered world where cities lie in ruins, alliances are fragile, and rivals grow stronger. As he battles the creatures and uncovers the system’s secrets, Klien faces a race against time to stop the looming threat or risk an even greater catastrophe.

Synopsis Ellie Parker never expected to cross paths with Liam Carter again. Once the boy who made her high school heart flutter with every crooked smile and guitar strum, Liam is now a dazzling rock star with millions of fans and a reputation as a heartbreaker. Ellie, however, is just a quiet college student trying to keep her grades up while working part-time to stay afloat. Their worlds couldn’t be more different, but fate has other plans. When Ellie hears a hit song on the radio with lyrics eerily reminiscent of their shared past, her heart skips a beat. Could Liam have written it for her? Skeptical yet intrigued, Ellie finds herself thrown into an unexpected reunion when Liam attends their college’s annual gala as a surprise guest performer. The chemistry between them is undeniable, but Ellie isn’t the starstruck fan Liam is used to. She’s the one who got away—and she’s not convinced that revisiting their past won’t leave her heartbroken. As Liam tries to prove his feelings through late-night serenades, stolen moments, and heartfelt confessions, Ellie is forced to confront her insecurities. Could the girl who once hid in the library really be enough for someone whose life is constantly in the spotlight?

Ellie Parker never expected to cross paths with Liam Carter again. Once the boy who made her high school heart flutter with every crooked smile and guitar strum, Liam is now a dazzling rock star with millions of fans and a reputation as a heartbreaker. Ellie, however, is just a quiet college student trying to keep her grades up while working part-time to stay afloat. Their worlds couldn’t be more different, but fate has other plans. When Ellie hears a hit song on the radio with lyrics eerily reminiscent of their shared past, her heart skips a beat. Could Liam have written it for her? Skeptical yet intrigued, Ellie finds herself thrown into an unexpected reunion when Liam attends their college’s annual gala as a surprise guest performer. The chemistry between them is undeniable, but Ellie isn’t the starstruck fan Liam is used to. She’s the one who got away—and she’s not convinced that revisiting their past won’t leave her heartbroken. As Liam tries to prove his feelings through late-night serenades, stolen moments, and heartfelt confessions, Ellie is forced to confront her insecurities. Could the girl who once hid in the library really be enough for someone whose life is constantly in the spotlight?

Historia del pasado de Rhys Windsor, en la que se cuenta su adolescencia, navegando por los altibajos de su vida cotidiana mientras teje vínculos con amigos y familiares. Encontrando el amor en Lara Harch, entre una mezcla de emociones halladas y desafíos inesperados, viéndose obligado a enfrentar su identidad y tomar decisiones que moldearán su futuro de manera irreversible. Hasta que al final llega ese día en el cual su vida sacude, desencadenando ese punto de inflexión que redefine su destino... Ese destino, que quizás lo separe de Lara para siempre.

Desperate times they say, call for desperate measures. Fiona Lopez, after her mother gets diagnosed with cancer turns to a hire a girlfriend agency in order to foot her mother's medical bills. Having successfully paid for the medical bills, Fiona decides to find a decent job before her mother is discharged but gets caught up in a web when she goes for her job interview only to find out that her supposed boss is none other than the man she had played a fake girlfriend for on her last job. Desperate for a job, and not wanting to return to her former job, she is forced into working closely with him even though she doesn't want to. While working closely with him, she soon realizes that love bridges all gaps when she finds herself falling helplessly in love with Liam. Liam Parker is a dashingly handsome, aloof, and indifferent young CEO of the PK Enterprise. After his last relationship where he caught his girlfriend getting engaged to a business partner, Liam decided that he wasn't cut out for love. But when he turns to hiring a girlfriend in an attempt to evade marriage, everything changes for Liam when he meets and falls for his hired girlfriend at first sight. Not only does he fight to get Fiona's love, but he fights to gain approval from his mother too. *****Excerpt**** "I'm sorry Mr. Parker but you have it all wrong. We don't have sex with our clients. It's against protocols," she explained and Liam nodded. "No one would know we did it, right? I won't tell and surely you won't," he said and Fiona looked at him incredulously. "I guess you're drunk," she said flatly and he nodded and stood up. He walked closer to her and whispered to her ears, causing goosebumps to sprout all over her body. "Yes, I'm drunk and you're the only one that can sober me up right now. So, how much?" he asked and Fiona gave him a confused look. What was he asking? How much what? Did she tell him she was selling anything to him? She mused as her brows drew together. "How much? How much for what?" she asked and he ran his finger down her cheek, making it hard for her to concentrate. "How much would it cost me to have my cock buried inside you....." before he could finish, a hot-sounding slap landed on his face, causing him to turn to the side.

"Aaa!" Cassandra was shocked and screamed as she woke beside a strange man. To make matters worse, the man was shirtless, and she was only wearing underwear. 'What's going on, why is he sleeping with me?' "Morning, sweetheart!" The man beside Cassandra greeted her. Cassandra gasped, shook her head, and pushed the man to the ground. "Hey, what are you doing in my bed? Are you trying to harass me? Get out of here!" Cassandra pointed her index finger at the door. 'I married him? Who is that man? How can I be married to him?' Cassandra thought to herself as she lifted the blanket slowly and saw a red stain on the sheet. "How can we get married? I don't know you at all, and this seems to be our first meeting," asked Cassandra, who still couldn't hide her surprise. Charles looked deeply into Cassandra's green eyes. "Have you forgotten what happened last night? You even went so far as to ask me not to leave." ….……….. Cassandra immediately ran into the house, not caring that she now came with Charles. She also continued to shout Vivian's name because she was worried that something had happened to her half-sister. Cassandra's father slaps her immediately. "Dad, why did you slap me? What did I do?" asked Cassandra while holding her cheeks, which were now burning. Geoffry, Cassandra's father, only glanced sarcastically at his biological daughter. "You still ask what you did? Did I raise and finance you to be a slut?" --------- Cassandra Miller never knew she was being set up by her half-sister Vivian Hartley at a nightclub. Vivian mixed stimulants in Cassandra's drink to get her drunk and ended up in bed with a random guy. Vivian's trap worked, and Cassandra married a stranger in Las Vegas the day they met. This makes her father furious and kicks Cassandra out of the house. But what happens is that Charles Parker, the man who married Cassandra in Las Vegas, takes her to live with him. In exchange, Cassandra had to leave their marriage for two years. Will Cassandra be able to live a two-year life as Mrs Parker and resolve the misunderstandings with her father and Cassandra's fiancé at the time? Is there a conspiracy behind all this? Or is there more to their marriage?

[MATURE CONTENT] Kyle dissappeared one day without a word living a young Lara broken and angry with the world. The two meet again However Lara hated her so much for she thinks  Kyle was the reason for her ruin but what will she do when someone she despises the most becomes her only muse?. On the other hand Kyle wanted redemption but the little teen and kind Lara was no more, How can she survive the wrath of a beast like her, Especially when she is on hunt for her soul. And all in all why did she leave in a first place?.

Alexia Marque never imagined she’d be facing the man who ruined her life. Five years ago, Elliot Cummings walked away without saying a word. It left her in the middle of a tragedy that changed everything. Now, she’s standing at the doorstep of his world once more. Eviction, desperation, and a bitter thirst for revenge consume her. Elliot, a tech mogul with a reputation for secrecy, offers her a lifeline that comes at a price. She must live with him in exchange for a private studio to create exclusive art pieces for his business. But Alexia knows better than to trust him. She’s seen the fallout of his decisions before. Yet as she weighs her options, the offer is too tempting to ignore. Elliot’s offer seems genuine, but layers of his perfect world show strain. Alexia realizes there’s more at stake than she thought. His offer comes with hidden strings attached, and she’s determined to find out what they are. As she moves into his mansion, she can’t help but feel the pull of their unfinished history. Their love and hate blur as Alexia struggles with the fierce emotions that still linger between them. Elliot’s dangerous secrets could change everything for both of them. Alexia is torn between her desire for revenge and the unexpected moments of vulnerability she sees in Elliot. As the past and present collide, Alexia must decide. Can she truly trust Elliot again? Or will their broken past destroy everything they could have had?

Lila Parker, a rising tech entrepreneur, is betrayed by the man she loved and trusted—Max Dalton—when he leaves her for a more powerful woman. Heartbroken and vengeful, she enters into a contract marriage with Sebastian Knight, a ruthless billionaire whose own family was destroyed by the Daltons. As Lila becomes entangled in Sebastian’s quest for revenge, old wounds are reopened, and new betrayals threaten everything she holds dear. In a world where business, love, and power collide, Lila must decide if revenge is worth sacrificing her heart and her future. Will she destroy the Daltons with Sebastian, or will the fire between them burn them both?

Lara is a diary of a middle class suburban girl from Slovenia who goes to economic school and is in general a vile person.

Lara was at rock bottom, feeling like a puppet whose strings had been cut. When she stumbled upon her husband and best friend in a compromising embrace, everything fell into place. The heartbreak stung, but it also ignited a fierce determination within her. Instead of wallowing in despair, fate intervened, giving her a second chance at life—waking her up ten years earlier, just before the chaos began. Armed with wisdom, she promised herself not to repeat the same mistakes. As she stood at the top of the stairs, her gaze fell on Lucas, her once-beloved fiancée. Regret washed over her; she couldn't believe she had almost let him slip away. This time, things would be different.

Peter: Sere una fuerza que puede ser imparable, mis ataques seran el doble de fuertes. Y mis enemigos verán lo indomable qué seré. Peter: Me volveré tan fuerte, que mis puños algún día alcanzarán a superman. Yo soy Peter Benjamin Parker, Transmigrador y ahora va a ser mi hora de ser algo parecido a un heroe.

"How am I supposed to kiss you? How do I make love to you knowing perfectly well that you are my cousin?... did you think that through?" Kathryna was confused about her cousin's revelation. Alvine Parker, not knowing what to say, immediately pulled her in for a kiss. Kathryna, not expecting the action, didn't know how to react to the sudden change of situation. A tragic accident turned a calm and quiet Alvine Parker into an arrogant and ruthless young man. His quest for revenge takes the best of him. He trusts no one except his cousin Kathryna Parker. What happens when he falls in love with his cousin? Will Kathryna reciprocate the love?

Poor girl finding Way to get Rich, But Unfortunately Choose wrong ways to become successful and Rich. This Novel revolves around Alis Parker and his Lust.

En una versión más realista y diferente del universo de Spider-Man, Peter Parker, un joven tímido, adquiere habilidades sobrehumanas tras ser mordido por una araña modificada genéticamente. Tras dejar escapar a un ladrón que hiere gravemente a su Tío Ben, Peter se consume por la culpa. Recibiendo las sabias palabras de su tío en el hospital, se convierte en Spider-Man, un héroe decidido a redimirse y proteger a los inocentes, mientras enfrenta las duras consecuencias de sus acciones y honra el legado de su familia

'She lay their, cold and in pain as the warm substance leaked out and pooled around her. The last thing she saw was her wedding ring and a fresh wave of anger and despair welled up in her heart before everything went black.' The last thing she expected to see after her month long trip was her husband and half sister rolling in the sheets. Unable to see anymore she ran out, colliding with a car and therefore marking the end of her life.....or did she mark her new beginning? Jiand Xiotin must get revenge.....but how when a nightingale's melody is the only tune faith allows her to dance to? Shi Huai, President of Shi Conglomerates, was in love with a married woman. His heart drummed for a woman that belong to another. When the opportunity to have her all to himself arises at the worst time possible will he take it? or will he allow her to slip through his hands a second time?

Shay’s abstract mind uncovers secrets hidden in unusual sweating. Trouble? With allies at her side, she races to unravel mysterious cell phone signals and alien forces. Can they stop the galaxies from unraveling before time runs out? Water… someone get me water.

After years of heartbreak, Sophia Hayes has sworn off love. Her first love, Ethan, repeatedly shattered her heart, leaving her with deep scars. Now, focused on her career and determined never to trust a man again, she’s built emotional walls too high to climb. But when Adrian Parker, a successful billionaire with a past of his own, enters her life, everything changes. Adrian falls for Sophia at first sight, and he’s willing to fight for her heart, no matter the cost. As their connection deepens, a web of family pressure, jealousy, and old wounds threatens to tear them apart. Sophia must confront her fears and decide if she can find the courage to love again—or if her past will keep her from the future she deserves.

" Jason.. dengar kau cakap begini.. saya rasa tepat betul keputusan saya kasi tinggal kau dulu.. saya langsung tidak menyesal.. tengok perangai kau yang sesedap rasa saja hina orang.. ngam lah keputusan saya tu dulu.. yalah suda jadi kaya tapi makin teruk tu gaya bila kaya.. busuk hati pui!" aku kasi kena dia. geram ba " kalau ko hina aku dulu nda apa lah? Sekarang giliran sia hina ko..  tiba-tiba aku busuk hati? Lara! Among ppl dlm dunia ni aku paling layak marah dan hina ko! Ko yang curang! Mulut sial ko tu yang cakap sia lelaki teda guna? Mana sudah lelaki kaya dan berguna yang ko kejar2 tu?" Bidas Jason berapi-api. "Jadi.. apa sebenarnya yang ko mau?! Ko mau hina-hina sia? Hina ja la bah.. sepuas hati.. sia ok ja ni.. cakap ja tu sumpah seranah yang ko mo kasi sia.. sia terima ja ni" balas ku dengan gaya tenang. Mata Jason berubah garang dengar cakap ku. Tiba-tiba dia mendekat dan tekan aku ke dinding. Aku tersentak. Terkejut. Tidak sangka Jason bertindak macam ni.  "ui!" aku try lepaskan diri. "You made me who I am today Lara. Semua pasal kau.. saya jadi begini.. you to blame!!" Suaranya pertahan tapi penuh geram.  " Then you should thank me and let me go.. kau sudah jadi orang kaya.. hidup senang.. ada segala-galanya.. boleh dapat mana-mana perempuan cantik pun yang kau mau.. apa lagi yang kau nda puas hati? " aku jawab dengan berani. Jarinya menarik dagu ku sampai betul-betul dekat dengan mukanya sampai aku boleh rasa nafasnya di muka ku.  " kau tidak tau apa yang saya lalui sebab apa yang kau buat dengan saya.. tiap hari saya fikir mau jadi kaya saja sebab kau hina saya miskin.. tiap saat saya terbayang-bayang kau curang dan tidur dengan ramai lelaki.. kau tidak tau betapa hancurnya hati saya bila kau cakap saya lelaki tidak berguna.. tiap hari tiap saat saya mau kasi bukti dengan kau yang saya bukan sehina yang kau cakap.." dia stop kijap. Aku nampak matanya macam ada dendam dan luka yang dalam. "Kau tau Lara? Saya sanggup guna jalan kotor untuk berjaya macam sekarang. Kau la racun yang sampai sekarang masih berbisa dalam hati saya.. selagi bisa dalam hati saya ni tidak hilang.. saya tidak akan kasi lepas kau.. saya tidur banyak perempuan.. saya kasi sakit hati ramai perempuan.. semuanya pasal kau!! Saya nda boleh percaya dengan perempuan pun sebab kau curang dengan saya.. kau memang racun Lara!" Jason cakap berapi-api. " Kau tidur dengan banyak perempuan bukan sebab saya, Jason. Buduh punya alasan oh.. Itu sebab kau gatal miang. Mau rasa semua perempuan. Fuck banyak perempuan. Kau sendiri getek mau kasi blame saya pula..." balasku berani. Marah. Geram. Palui betul ba si Jason ni! "Diam! Lara mulut kau kan.. dari dulu memang mulut puaka.. mulut kurang ajar.. " jari Jason cubit bibir ku dengan kasar sambil matanya terbeliak macam mau menelan aku hidup-hidup. " Kau mesti bayar satu persatu.. saya akan pastikan kau Lara.. tidak akan hidup aman.." habis saja cakap itu tiba-tiba bibirnya dengan pantas dan kasar gigit bibir ku. "Ahhh" Aku terkejut dan meronta. Aku tolak dia sepenuh hati. Tapi makin aku meronta makin kasar dan bertubi-tubi Jason cium. Kedua pahu ku dicengkam kuat. Aku rasa bibirku luka digigit dan di hisap Jason. Dia betul-betul gila. Last-last aku mengalah. Aku biar dia terus cium. Bila dia perasan aku tidak lagi melawan. Jason berhenti. Dia tatap mata ku dengan pandangan yang aku tidak faham. " Napa kau buat begini Jason?" Aku tanya perlahan. Sakit hati. Terkejut. segala macam perasaan bercampur. " Aku hukum kau.. " Jason balas selamba. hukum?  " by kissing me dengan paksa?" Tanya ku geram. " ada banyak lagi saya mau buat sama kau.. kau tunggu saja.." jawab Jason sambil ketawa ringan. Dia kasi lepas tangannya dari tubuh ku.

this is my first time writing and it's only 10 chapterssorry for less chapters if there there are any similarities it's because apparently it's not the first time to write this kinda story it's similar to tomb raider or lara croft

In Soulbound Shadows , Emily Parker, a bright college student known for her striking beauty and intelligence, finds herself thrust into a world of paranormal mysteries when a hostage situation at her favorite café introduces her to Jack Turner, a ruggedly handsome paranormal investigator. Their destinies collide amidst chaos, revealing a connection that transcends mere chance. As Emily grapples with lost memories and strange dreams, Jack believes her to be entangled in supernatural forces tied to The Brew House, a locale with a dark history. With the support of friends like Lisa and Mark, each grappling with their own curiosities and fears, Emily and Jack navigate a landscape where reality blurs with the unseen. Together, they unravel the veil hiding ghostly whispers, unexplained phenomena, and a deeper bond that may defy mortal understanding. As they delve deeper, they unearth truths that threaten to reshape their lives and challenge their perceptions of what lies beyond. Destiny's Veil is a tale of courage, discovery, and the enduring power of destiny amidst the shadows of the unknown.

Lara, a vibrant and carefree spirit, embarks on a journey to Japan to pursue her dream career. Her path crosses with Natsu, a gruff and serious individual whose life has been anything but easy. Despite their differences, Natsu becomes Lara's unexpected manager, leading to a surprising and heartwarming connection to bloom.

In the heart of the city's financial district stands the towering headquarters of Sterling Enterprises, led by the formidable CEO, GABRIEL KNIGHT. Known for his ruthless business acumen and icy demeanor, Gabriel r is a force to be reckoned with in the corporate world. Enter Parker Elena, a dedicated employee who never expected to find herself walking down the aisle with her CEO. When a sudden twist of fate leads to a fake engagement between Elena and Gabriel, they must navigate the challenges of blending their personal and professional lives. As Elena and Gabriel embark on a whirlwind journey of wedding planning and public appearances, they find themselves drawn to each other in unexpected ways. Despite their initial animosity, sparks fly between them, igniting a passion neither can deny. But as their fake relationship begins to feel all too real, Elena and Gabriel must confront their own insecurities and fears about love and commitment. With the eyes of the world watching, they must decide whether to follow their hearts or succumb to the pressures of society and business. "MR CEO, MY GREAT ENEMY " is a heartwarming and romantic tale of love, loyalty, and second chances, where two unlikely souls discover that sometimes, the best partnerships are found where you least expect them.