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Charmaine Craig

Starlit Shadows: A Forbidden Love in Los Angeles

" Starlit Shadows: A Forbidden Love in Los Angeles" In the night of Los Angeles, the dazzling lights can’t conceal the shadows within. Allison Raynor, once a rising star in the online world, dreamed of making it big in the entertainment industry. However, betrayal and adversity have left her in despair. Seeking solace in a mysterious bar, her fate takes a dramatic turn with the arrival of a mysterious man. Xavier Craig, a name shrouded in mystery within Los Angeles’s entertainment scene. His irresistible charm is matched only by the shocking secrets he conceals—he is a member of a secretive and powerful family. A chance encounter intertwines Allison’s world with Xavier’s, drawing her into his enigmatic allure. Yet, Xavier’s secrets and hidden identity cast dark shadows over their growing connection. In the glamorous yet perilous city of Los Angeles, their relationship evolves amidst the fog of secrets and conflict. With deception, intrigue, and irresistible attraction pushing them toward the unknown, Allison must navigate this forbidden romance to find her true path. How will Xavier’s past and future shape their intertwined destinies? "Starlit Shadows: A Forbidden Love in Los Angeles"is a captivating contemporary novel blending romance, suspense, and fantasy. Every twist and turn is filled with intrigue and surprises, inviting you to uncover the hidden truths. Are you ready for this passionate and enigmatic love journey?
panda_888 · 1.4K Views

Soul Swap: Ex With Benefits

Kimberly Jonah, a stunning and clever blogger, finds herself in dire financial straits due to a lawsuit against her blog. Seeking help, she turns to Melvin Craig, a man she approached with ulterior motives three years before. Meanwhile, Melanie Craig, Melvin's late mother, leaves a surprising twist in her will after her passing. In order to co-own her multibillion-dollar mansion, Kimberly and Melvin are required to live together for a year, and there's a catch – Melvin must get married within that timeframe to take over the family company. The unexpected twist occurs when Kimberly and Melvin inexplicably swap bodies. Now, they're not only forced to live together but also navigate the challenges of understanding each other's lives from a completely different perspective. Kimberly quickly adapts to her new luxurious lifestyle while Melvin discovers the joys of a simpler life. As they experience each other's lives, they gain a deeper understanding of themselves. As they grapple with the intricacies of sharing a space, managing a multibillion-dollar empire, and adhering to Melanie's peculiar will, the two find themselves entangled in a humorous and heartwarming journey of self-discovery. Amidst the chaos of their switched lives, Kimberly and Melvin learn valuable lessons about the true meaning of love. The race against time adds a layer of urgency, especially for Melvin, who must find a way to fulfill his late mother's wishes within the stipulated year. Will they overcome their differences, fulfill Melanie’s unique condition? This tale weaves together elements of romance, comedy, and self-discovery, creating a captivating narrative of love, personal growth, and the unpredictable journey life often becomes. **Exerpt** Kimberly opened her eyes and sat bolt upright in bed the moment a phone alarm went off under her pillow. Kimberly didn’t like alarms. She never set them because they had a way of making her feel anxious when they went off, and she didn’t like it. So, who could have set an alarm on her phone? She mused with a frown as she raised the pillow to take out the phone. The moment she saw the phone, the crease between her brows deepened. This wasn’t her phone. This was the latest iPhone, and she didn’t use iPhones. Almost as soon as the thought crossed her mind, she noticed that something was different about her. She was feeling sort of funny. While she was still trying to figure out why she was feeling funny, she looked around the bedroom and frowned even more when she realized that this wasn’t her bedroom. Where was she? she mused as she quickly took off the duvet and got out of the bed. As soon as her feet hit the ground, she looked down with a frown. Her feet were different. They were bigger. Her hands, too. Was she still asleep and dreaming? She wondered and then gasped when she noticed the tent in front of her pajamas as though something was protruding out of it. What was that? What was in her pajamas? She wondered with wide eyes. Her heart beat fast, and her mouth was dry as she reached out a finger to see what it was. She poked her forefinger at it, and she felt something hard. It moved but remained erect. Was that what she thought it was? She wondered as she held the waistband of her pajamas to take a peek. Just as she was about to look inside, the bedroom door burst open, and she looked up to see who it was. She was shocked when she looked back at herself dressed in exactly what she had worn to bed. “Kimberly?” Herself asked, unsure. Kimberly frowned as she hurried over to the mirror to see what she looked like if she wasn’t in her own body. “MELVIN?” She screamed in disbelief when she saw that she was now Melvin. She turned to look at herself and before Melvin could say another word, her eyes rolled back and she fainted. (PS: cover photo isn’t mine. Credit to the owner)
Miss_Behaviour · 239K Views

Monster in the Mirror

After a devastating affair with his secretary, Craig Anderson decides to leave the past behind, and salvage his ruined marriage. The Edison family moves to Saldanha Bay, a small town on the West Coast of South Africa after Craig accepted a lucrative job offer. Here they encounter various experiences linked to witchcraft and Satanism. They also discover a battered ruin on a hill just out of town. According to legend, Vikings constructed it when their ship went off course and got smashed against the rocks with no way to return home again. Craig is drawn back to his past weakness when he is introduced to his boss’s secretary, Pamela Jenson. Craig’s daughter, Emily has vivid dreams about the ruin on the hill where she bears witness to the Vikings burying something of great power. Craig realises something is wrong in town when none of the incidents are mentioned in any of the newspapers. The twin brothers Patrick and Andrew Edison soon become targets by a group of Satanists in school. Craig learns that his neighbour, Brian Kensington has an acute gift and that things are far more sinister in town than he originally thought. Norman James Hayward, known as Numbers is released from jail after his 2-year sentence and discovers that the Edison’s bought the old house he grew up in. Craig learns that he is a decedent of the north and that one of his children can banish evil. Andrew hears voices and soon finds an ancient relic of great power hidden near the ruin on the hill which changes his behaviour. The Edison family becomes the target of the satanic cult led by Norman and a senior from school, Victor Satow. Andrew accepts his newfound power and learns that the police can’t be trusted. An old grave is unearthed and a dark entity ascends from hell to destroy a power that is a part of Andrew. Craig confronts some of the cult members and is left for dead after they have beaten him up, and cursed him the same way as his colleague, Ferris Long. Craig finds Ferris dead, and he knows he would be next. Craig’s wife, Sarah is injured when she is kidnapped by Victor and Norman. Andrew finds out about the cult’s secret gathering place in an abandoned warehouse just out of town. Sarah escapes from the garage where she is held captive. Andrew learns that his brother, Patrick has the ability to banish evil with the relic he found on the hill. Sarah pleads for them to leave town, but Craig tells her he had been cursed and the evil has to be stopped. Andrew asks his family and friends to stay with Brian for their own protection, but Pamela knows where they are hiding. Andrew confronts the cult members inside the warehouse when Norman and Victor escape. Patrick is about to close the portal to hell when they are confronted by Norman and Victor, only Norman is possessed and no longer human. In the meantime, Pamela is on a quest to kill Sarah and Emily. Andrew, Patrick and Craig are losing the battle, because the evil is too strong. They are on the brink of death when Patrick gets the relic to the portal. Andrew kills Norman, and they have to get away in time as the portal collapsed. Craig wakes up in a hospital where he receives a visit from a police inspector, Morgan who had found horrific evidence in a certain basement. He thanks Craig for his help and offers his protection. Andrew is visited by the Viking warrior phantoms and learns a great deal about himself and the divine science. Delmar and Emily now in a relationship come back from the beach where they are being watched by a man in a brown robe. He is wearing a ring with the mark of the beast.
Daoistq4wpYb · 45.4K Views

JADE THE CONQUEROR

♍♍♍ Synopsis ♍♍♍ After witnessing the death of his Entire Clan, The Vragon Clan! . . . . Jade has become a ruthless warrior, Some call him a monster, Some sees him as a Villian who is the only warrior who wants Revenge against the Six Ultimate Clans and the Empire, He has watched his father beheaded. Jade has grown to be more powerful than his father ever was, To serve his purpose of ultimate Destruction, His hunger for vengeance and Obliteration...He has created an Organization of dark hearted warriors. Coming from the race of powerful beings, Vragon warriors, The most Destructive and brute force in the entire Cosmos, Their name and personality strikes fear and chaos through out the entire Empire. Growing stronger every time, Unstoppable, Unbeatable! Stronger than ever until he meets his brother Jace...! Will he be responsible for the Destruction of the Empire? Will the Almighty Jade become worst than his father? The Rage...The Anger, The Aggression... Listening to the sorrows of his enemies, A once lovely kid will soon become the Author of complete Destruction... Shall the Prophecy of the Conqueror be fulfilled? Who shall bear the powers of the Ancient James of the Vragon Clan? The world shall know pain and sorrow, The Complete Obliteration be averted, Shall the Seven Demons of Terror be Awakened...!! After the Destruction of the Vragon Clan, The world has never know peace and happiness, Sorrow and Terror has ruled all this long...Craig Vragon, Jace Vragon and Jade Vragon...The Brothers of chaos. Who shall be the next Conqueror? Will a broken and dark hearted being become a pure hearted being? Or will he create more Chaos and pain, Will the sacrifice of his friends and family be in vain? Found out in this Story?
Ikechukwu_Kalu · 1.7K Views

The Egyptian Mummy

WHOOSH! BOOM! SCREECH! The huge jet plane soared over the gigantic oceans and emerald forests and then all of a sudden it stopped, and then there was a ripple of murmurs and gasps as it started to fall! CRASH! the plane landed abruptly on the pavement of an unknown country. Somewhere amongst the thousands of dead passengers Beth groaned as she lifted her head from the soft, green grass, she squinted around her looking for Luke, Craig and Grace (her brothers and sisters) finally she spotted them, they were all awake now. "Lets go and find mum and dad!" said Grace she was the youngest and wouldn't understand if they told her that their parents probably hadn't survived. So they started searching for them only for Grace's sake, when they finally found them they were covered in blood and lifeless. Grace howled "mummy? Daddy? Answer me? what’s wrong with them Craig?" "They’re dead," mumbled Craig Grace and Luke stared and stared and stared they had never felt so much grief in their lives. All of a sudden they heard a humming noise it was coming from behind them and for the first time they noticed that there was a pyramid behind them and if it was a pyramid they must be in..... EGYPT!!!!! How exciting they all forgot about their parents and followed the humming noise until they ended up inside the pyramid. Suddenly the huge brick door closed with a bang, now they were it pitch-blackness suddenly they heard Luke shout that he had found the door. Together they tried to open it but it was no use it was locked, someone had tricked them into following the humming so they would get trapped in the pyramid! But who could it be? They didn't know anyone here so why would a complete stranger lock them in? They thought to themselves. Beth looked around even though she couldn't see a thing and out of the corner of her eye she saw a little patch of light!!! Why didn't she see it before? She walked closer to it and figured that is was probably some torches someone left turned on she shouted to the others “ look I found some torches!” only when she touched it she realized it wasn’t torches it was a MUMMY! ARRRRGGGHHHHHHH!!!! She screamed it was the only thing she was able to do really. The mummy chased them round and round the pyramid till the four friends heard some voices they were coming from a door. Craig shouted to the others “in here, quick” they all toppled in one after the other when they got themselves untangled they noticed three people looking at them in amusement. Quickly they made friends and found out that the new people were a family the mother was Jasmine the father was Jack and the daughter was Jacqueline the four orphans explained what had happened and how they had got there. Then Jack stated something very unexpected he said “ why don’t you be our family Jasmine and I would love taking care of you!” “ You really mean it!” said grace “ yes I do” So they became one very happy family and never heard of the mummy again!
DaoistMB5JgJ · 2.4K Views
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