Love And Water

7/31/2024~ In the process of editing and updating my earlier chapters. I personally believe the story starts to improve and find it's way a bit more around chapter 50+. Hopefully can make some adjustments in earlier chapters when I have the time, but pacing slows down into a more measured rate as I start finding my groove. I give the content more time to breathe instead of going so fast. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ In the realm of Nexaria, where elemental spirits and divine beings shape the fate of the world as a land of mortals striving to become gods against the demons of the Abyssal universe, a young boy named Lassim Vanthar embarks on an extraordinary journey of advancement, adventure and becoming a bastion for those around him in their fight against the Dragal. Born into a noble family with a legacy of Fire elemental martial prowess, Lassim possesses an unparalleled gift on his 8th birthday—a connection to two differing elemental spirits, a feat unheard of in the history of his world. A gift and a tampering of the order until now that is an omen. It is a sign of the Gods influencing the future fate of Nexaria on a more serious level. Lassim must harness the power of his dual spirits to protect his loved ones and confront the looming threat of the Abyss' encroachment on his universe, but one step at a time as he grows from just a tool of the God's to a major power as the hero of not only Nexaria, but the entire universe. Lassim faces daunting challenges, battles fierce adversaries, and unlocks the mysteries of his own destiny that has been tampered with by the Gods of this universe. How will he react and adapt to his situations? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ This is my first ever novel. I’m a new author and still learning how to tell a story. Please understand that when reading. Thank you.

Long ago, humanity lived in a peaceful kingdom ruled by a king. They lacked particular super natural abilities unlike other races, but they lived happy lives. However, they were regarded as nothing in the world due to their lack of super natural ability.For some selfish reasons some races attaked their kingdom murdered,tortured and enslaved the humans together with the greatest demon race which conquered their realm.The humans had no choice except to accept their fate. Despite this, they remained optimistic, believing that a hero would someday arise and save them form this cruelity of the world.

In a world shaped by magic and the will of the gods, Alice's destiny is forever altered when, in her darkest moment, an ancient entity comes to her aid. Freed from its prison but now bound to Alice, the cunning demon Azmodiel accompanies her on her journey of discovery and growth. Together, they uncover the wonders of magic, reveal ancient secrets, and seek their purpose in life and their place in the world. But when all this being seeks is to corrupt Alice and use her for its macabre plans, what will this pair's fate be? Will Alice, with her pure heart and boundless love for magic, be able to change her companion, or will she succumb to the madness and seduction of Azmodiel?

Determining the secrets of Adrian Cross, a young billionaire who seems too good to be true, is the mission of Ivy Harper, a tenacious investigative journalist with a track record of exposing corruption. Adrian, who is well-known for his innovative digital inventions and charitable work with foster children, seems impenetrable. However, rumors of corporate sabotage, shady transactions, and betrayals clouded his quick ascent. Ivy’s task is to reveal the man behind the mask, but what starts out as a business endeavor degenerates into a risky game of betrayal, forbidden romance, and trust. Ivy learns startling details about Adrian’s past as she digs more, including his acrimonious conflict with Victor Hale, a former business partner turned rival . Ivy becomes embroiled in their conflict, endangering not just Adrian’s business but also her safety. It gets more difficult for her to distinguish fact from fiction—and her love for Adrian from her obligation as a journalist—the closer she gets to him.

The prince of Maldonia, Prince Artemis of House Arteides, the bear killer, the slayer of the elves is crowned King when his father Luca King Arteides dies. Aurora is a seer and a powerful witch who has yet to aknowledge her powers, only Artemis knows of it. Lucian Mithandir is in exile recruiting an army to fight Prince Castellan of house Taelin for the throne of Prophis. Artemis wants no parts of this war, but he is very aware whoever wins the war will later turn to Maldonia. Artemis has no clue that a bigger war is coming which will set out kingdoms on fire, Aurora has seen it in her dreams and it's for the Sweet Waters Throne in Maldonia. The end is uncertain but the ways are clearer, who will sit on the throne after the war to end all wars. The Bastard who's been denied his true claim to the Sweet Waters throne with the mighties fleet in the world and King Artemis of Maldonia who has Aurora and dragons breathing fire. ~ Excerpt Scene ~ "Are you ready? A dragon is not a horse my love" Aurora expressed her concerns. "The dragons are ready to be claimed, Your Grace. I think it’s the perfect time for Artodo to take the skies and be claimed. He and the King have great relationship. He just needs to understand the words that’s all. "Torgo explained while looking at both Aurora and Artemis. "I understand the words." Said Artemis. "Incendio for fire and Valar for him to fly. I know some Low Moor too." It seemed Aurora wasn’t easily convinced, "Knowing the language of our ancestors doesn’t mean you can hang on to the dragon and take to the skies, especially since you are not just practicing. You are taking the dragon to the Mines, in clear daylight." "Exactly, that is the only way we can silence Lord Leoric. I cannot let him take advantage of my sister, I have to try…" Visera interrupted. "He’s ready, I can see it in his eyes." She said with a smirk. Aurora ordered Torgo. "Bring him outside," in Low Moor. Torgo nodded and walked inside the darkened cave with a fire torch. All five dragons were inside the cave perfectly chained. He went after Artodo, the biggest of them all. The black beast, standing at forty feet from head to tail with a wingspan of twenty feet. A terrifying beast to even stare at. Artemis took two deep breaths. "According to my ancestors history, the youngest dragon rider to ever took the skies was ten years old. You’ll be fine." Aurora teased Artemis after she noticed how nervous he was. The dragon keepers placed a saddle on Artodo’s back and two strong handles made of iron and wood for Artemis to hang on to. Then, finally Aurora walked to Artodo — the black beast. She pulled in Artemis and they both touched the dragon’s right eye, soothing him before the take off. "This is your rider now Artodo, you are to obey him from this day forward to the last, as your mother commands." Aurora said this is Low Moor while the dragon hissed slowly. The dragon hissed and Aurora took it a sign that Artodo understood him. She took a step back and let Artemis take over. These two weren’t strangers to one another. Artemis’s touch wasn’t strange to Artodo and he silently lowered his left wingspan for Artemis to climb up. Carefully and slowly, Artemis mounted the black beast. It was no secret that he was scared. When he was on top of the dragon, Artemis smiled looking down and he suddenly exclaimed. "You all look like tiny bees from up here!" Aurora, Visera, Torgo and the dragon keepers laughed. Aurora walked to him and they looked at each other. Their dream finally came true; "Promise me, you’ll come back alive." Said Aurora. "I promise." "And that you will not burn the Mines to the ground. If she disagrees with you, perhaps it’s time to let her go." This was what Artemis truly needed to hear so he may stop his obsession with saving his sister. When he was ready, he shouted to Artodo. "Valar Artodo," and right there the dragon’s feet pounded the ground heavy as it prepared for takeoff.

Donovan and Zoephia's relationship are like the four seasons. Winter where life is never within reach, and as they are searching for it, their loneliness and struggle prolong like Fall. Together, will they reach Spring while racing through Summer?

Losing his father to war, he decided to become a soldier to seek revenge. He uncovers a world filled with sinister secrets and must struggle to survive. However everything changes when emotion set in. He falls in love with a beautiful doctor but their relationship is short-lived as their professions keep them apart. Would he be able to strike a balance between love or the people?

Title: Forbidden And Secret Love In the midst of her senior year of college, Valerie Diamond's life is turned upside down when she finally catches the eye of Leon Anderson, the star basketball player. For three years, they've attended the same college, yet Leon has never noticed Valerie until that fateful day after practice. As they begin to secretly date, they realize their families' long-standing feud makes their love impossible. The Andersons and Diamonds have been sworn enemies for years, and their families will stop at nothing to keep them apart. Torn between loyalty to their families and their growing passion for each other, Valerie and Leon must navigate the treacherous landscape of their families' animosity. As they fight to be together, they uncover secrets and lies that threaten to destroy their love and their families forever. Will Valerie and Leon find a way to overcome the hatred and hostility between their families, or will their love be doomed from the start?

Sometimes we become sad when we leave the little garden where we live and we don't know that destiny preparing us for living in a beautiful and large forest and that's what happened with Sara she discovered that her lover cheating on her with another girl but god make up her a job in the magazine were she was dreaming work but how will be her relation with her boss, especially their first meeting they fight at the coffee shop

The final ingredient to finding true love is one teaspoon of lies. **** On her 18th birthday, Elspeth's world was shattered after a one-night stand left her pregnant. The child's father, Alan, betrayed her by revealing his alliance with her scheming half-sister, Heather, who aimed to steal Elspeth's position as heiress. To protect their family’s reputation, her parents sent her away in disgrace. Years later, Elspeth returns, determined to reclaim her place and exact revenge on those who wronged her. But her family’s pressure to marry complicates things. Desperate to dodge a blind date, she impulsively kisses Castiel Stepanov, her daughter's teacher, using him as a convenient escape. When a key investor insists on meeting her husband, Elspeth sees an opportunity and proposes a fake marriage to Castiel. Castiel, a powerful Russian business mogul and part-time elementary teacher, has his own hidden agenda. Traumatized by witnessing the murder of his family, Castiel’s life has been driven by the desire for revenge. Unbeknownst to Elspeth, her father is responsible for the tragedy that destroyed his family. Eager to destroy Elspeth's life, Castiel agrees to the sham marriage, intent on ruining her and her father. As their fake marriage progresses, hidden truths and deep-seated wounds begin to surface. Can Elspeth balance her desire for vengeance with her need to protect her heart, her daughter, and her empire? And will Castiel follow through with his plan for revenge, or will love and the weight of the past consume them both? _______ TROPES: One night stand. Pregnancy. Contract/Fake Marriage. Win her back. Betrayal x Revenge Family. First person (dual perspectives) ______ IG: @ebynamani TT: @eby.namani

Evelyn Grant is a young woman whose life is abruptly altered by a tragic car accident. In a twist of fate, she wakes up in a hospital bed, rescued by the powerful and enigmatic Hawke family, one of the most influential families in the business world. After her recovery, Evelyn is taken in by the Hawkes as one of their own, but there’s a catch—she is to pretend to be the missing daughter of the family, who has been presumed dead. This leads her to a world of wealth, power, and family secrets that she never expected to find herself in. However, Evelyn’s life is not as glamorous as it seems. The Hawke family’s intricate web of power dynamics and hidden grudges creates a challenging environment for her. Despite being treated with affection by her adoptive parents, Robert and Caroline Hawke, and her three older brothers—Adrian, Benedict, and Julian—Evelyn cannot escape the harsh reality of being the replacement for a daughter who once held the promise of inheriting everything.

The ocean roared, waves surging like beasts, crashing against an ancient throne carved from blue crystal. Noel stood in the midst of the chaos, his heart pounding as voices echoed in his head. A memory surfaced—one not his own yet deeply familiar. He saw a man with a face identical to his, regal and powerful, commanding the seas with a mere flick of his hand. The man turned, his gaze piercing. "The throne of waters belongs to you now," he said, his voice calm yet heavy. "But the cost is your past, your pain, and your fears. Will you take it?" Noel woke up with a jolt, drenched in sweat. His hands trembled as he clutched his chest, struggling to slow his racing heartbeat. It was the same dream again, haunting and vivid. But Noel didn’t know the man or the throne—or why he felt both terrified and drawn to it.

Enter the tumultuous world of Tristan, a ruthless and unyielding emperor whose name alone inspires fear across realms. Renowned as the mightiest conqueror, Tristan vowed never to succumb to the shackles of love. Yet destiny weaves a different fate when he becomes obsessively captivated by Princess Nala—a woman of breathtaking beauty and unyielding strength, who despises him with every fiber of her being. Princess Nala, a fierce warrior from a fallen kingdom, views Tristan not as a man but as the monster responsible for her pain. He razed her homeland, murdered her parents, and left her life in ruins. Consumed by grief and revenge, Nala vows never to yield to the man who destroyed everything she loved. But Tristan is a man who takes what he wants. Defying tradition and disregarding her protests, he forces their union, igniting a storm of hatred and desire. Their marriage becomes a battlefield, with Nala’s fiery defiance clashing against Tristan’s obsessive need to possess her. As their lives intertwine, long-buried secrets about Tristan’s past come to light, unraveling the mystery behind his vow to forsake love. With each revelation, the line between hatred and passion blurs, leaving both to question whether love can bloom amidst the ruins of betrayal and vengeance. Will Nala’s heart soften, or will her bitterness remain unbroken? Can Tristan’s obsession transform into something deeper, or will his need for control destroy any chance of redemption? **Love and Obsession** is a gripping tale of passion, vengeance, and the unrelenting power of destiny. Will their fates bind them together, or will the scars of their pasts drive them apart forever?

A thousand years ago, Desmond Hawthorne and his twin brother Solomon were reborn into immortality by the hand of a powerful witch. Bound by a cursed blood pact, they became the first of their kind—the Genesis vampires, imbued with extraordinary power but cursed with an insatiable thirst for blood. Over centuries, Desmond embraced his darker nature while Solomon sought to live without human blood, leading to a deep rift between the brothers.Now, Desmond has returned to Winekove, the place of his rebirth, ready to relive his ruthless ways. As he reenters high school for the 175th time, his hunger for power, pleasure, and blood begins anew. But when a chance encounter with Hope Wallace—a mysterious girl with secrets of her own—disrupts his carefully constructed world, Desmond finds himself drawn into a web of dangerous desires and old betrayals. And just as his life spirals deeper into darkness, his estranged brother Solomon reappears, bringing a storm of old grudges and untold chaos.In a world where vampires rule the night, can Desmond resist the call of his own monstrous nature, or will he drag everyone down with him—including the girl who may be the key to his undoing?Winekove is where it all began, and where it might all end.

Miel and Jasmine's love is as fierce as it is destructive. Bound by passion and driven by desperation, these two women find themselves on the run after pulling off a high-stakes heist. As they race through city streets and backroads with their stolen fortune, their love is tested by the dangers that pursue them and the demons within. Each twist in their journey reveals the raw intensity of a relationship that teeters between devotion and destruction. In a world where trust is a luxury they can't afford, Miel and Jasmine must decide if their love is worth the cost-or if it will ultimately lead to their downfall. --- **Copyright 2024 by Mya Skeete** **Author: Myra Sinclair** **All rights reserved.** This book is protected under copyright law. No part of this book may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means, including photocopying, recording, or other electronic or mechanical methods, without the prior written permission of the copyright owner, except in the case of brief quotations embodied in critical reviews and certain other noncommercial uses permitted by copyright law. **Published on August 19, 2024.**

Elena had always sought adventure, yearning to explore the world and embrace all it had to offer. But that dream seemed impossible due to her very existence. Her birth was a miracle, an anomaly that defied nature. She was something that shouldn't exist, and she had to keep that secret hidden. Until one day, an opportunity arose: the chance to enter the academy. At 18 years old, she finally took that step, and it was there that she met him. He was breathtakingly beautiful, in a way that made Elena question how anyone, especially a man, could possess such beauty. She found herself captivated by him, unable to look away. "Elena, will you be my mate?" he asked, holding her tightly and gazing into her obsidian eyes. "Yes," Elena replied, her heart racing with excitement. She couldn't believe it had taken him so long to ask. But with that single word, "yes," she—a being that shouldn't exist—had fallen into the hands of another. The world had no idea what he was. He wasn't a werewolf, human, or vampire, but he was no less powerful. What could possibly go wrong? What was he? All she knew was his name: Dave Atlas.

As Malu wakes up, his eyes blur. He soon looks around, seeing fire spread around him. As he adventures, he freaks out during a "fire show", but it causes the fire to spread faster. Malu soon finds out he has a cool power, one for the greater good or the worse. As Malu embarks on this journey, he finds some friendly kids, whose names are Skipper and Terios. As the group travels through this game, they find themselves facing a bigger fear. Who is the real villain?

Seok Hye-su has long since moved on from her high school heartbreak—or so she thought. Life in Incheon is predictable, and that’s just how she likes it. But everything changes one chilly afternoon when the flashing of cameras and the hum of a growing crowd pull her attention. Turning the corner, she sees him: Dong Chan-wook, now a famous singer, surrounded by fans and media. Years ago, he was the boy who promised to love her forever, only to shatter that promise in pursuit of fame. And now, standing in the spotlight he left her for, he looks as shocked to see her as she feels to see him. As their paths unexpectedly cross again, old wounds resurface and sparks ignite. But fame has made Chan-wook untouchable, and Hye-su has vowed never to let herself be hurt again. Can they rewrite the story of their past, or are some chapters better left closed? In this heartfelt and unexpected reunion, Fame and First Love explores love, loss, and the question of whether some stars are meant to shine together—or apart.

When Persephone Athena James first met Bodhi Patrick O'Neill, a bond formed between them. As time passed and they grew, a love formed between them. When the future became the present, their secrets divided them. What secrets are they hiding and can the truth lead them back together?

In a world of wealth and power, Layla Carter is a fiercely intelligent and resourceful woman who starts in a dire situation but rises to command her destiny. After losing her family fortune, Layla is thrust into the cutthroat corporate world, where she’s caught between rival billionaire factions. Along the way, she finds herself entangled with four men: each possessing power, charm, and secrets of their own. As Layla fights to regain her standing, she grows stronger, reshaping her relationships and her future.