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Toni Morrisons

Flash Marriage: Shrewd Wife, Devious Husband

***Completed*** "I'll marry you if you promise to kiss me every day." On the harrowing day she lost her family, out of all the men she knew, Marcella didn't expect those words from "Sweet Baby" Tony. She thought he was not interested in her. She had to ask him for the marriage as she wanted to fulfil her sister's last wishes. She got married the day she suffered a horrifying loss. Don DeAngelo's youngest daughter became the wife of Antony Crawford. She didn't wait to think why he wanted to marry her when every men she knew wanted her for who her father was. She trusted him that much. But in a day, she learned that Tony was not so different from other men. What choice can she make? She can throw away the marriage and lose custody of her nephew, or... She chose to be married to him. Their marriage can be a deal. She needed him, he needed her. It's all fine. Except... What does Tony feel? Is their marriage all but a business transaction for him? What is the secret he is hiding? Why can't he reveal it to her? ----- *Excerpt* "We are each our own devil, and we make this world our hell," she said looking into his eyes. The alluring mystique behind those blue eyes made her heart skip a beat. How can she hate and love someone this much? She must be missing a part of her brain. In the silence of the dining room, the candle flickered. The curve of his lips widened and in the romantic ambiance, the thin lines around his eyes gave her a thrill. "Quoting Oscar Wilde?" he chuckled comfortably, leaning forward. "Isn't that true in our case?" she asked. She observed him, trying to digest every single expression on his face. He went silent. His lips pressed to a line. His pensive eyes never left hers except for the few seconds when he placed down his cutleries. She still couldn't guess what goes on in that smart brain of his. It is this, she thought. I am a decently adventurous person. He's an adventure. Maybe that's his allure! "Then, Birdie," he stood up and walked to her. Marcella's back got stiff as she tried to figure out what he was going to do. Also, is that a pet name? Birdie? It's nice. But that came out of nowhere... She followed him with his eyes. He kneeled beside her and held her hand. Only when she felt the warmth of his big hand on hers did she realize that she had been holding her breath for a while. This man is going to be the end of her. It sucks when he does not feel even half of what she feels. "Let's be angels," he kissed her hand. With a smooth smile that reached his eyes, he looked at her. "Let's be each other's angels, and let's make this world our heaven." "You are..." Unable to find any words to say to him, she buried her face in her hand. Her chest was heaving as if she ran a marathon. This man surely is going to be the end of her. "What?" he chuckled while teasing her to show her face. "What am I?" "You're a brute, Mr. Crawford. That's what you are," she said trying to hold her stoic expression to relay her "disapproval" of his methods. But in front of his goofy smile, she lost. She lost, and she didn't feel defeated. She felt delighted in his presence. "Mark my words, Birdie. I am taking you to the White House," he said. Marcella opened her mouth to speak but no words came out. The determination shining in his eyes... He's not talking about a visit to the White House, is he? No way! No f*cking way! Her eyes widened. But he was smiling sweetly as always. He stood up and leaned to her ear. "Let's have today's kiss on the bed," he said. Before she could form a resistance, he picked her up and walked up the stairs. Again, Marcell pondered the one question she's been asking a lot lately. Whom did I marry? ----- Updates will be daily. Please support the book.
Golda · 991.7K Views

Sin Of Eternity

[mature content] His grip on her chin loosened. She felt disappointed about losing the contact. But the disappointment soon turned into surprise when he gripped the back of her neck and leaned into her, pressing his cold lips to her warm ones. Bliss. She didn't know the meaning of true bliss till she felt his icy lips caressing hers. He trapped her bottom lip between his teeth and started sucking it gently. The force of it made her already healed wound reopen and her warm blood started flowing inside his mouth once again. She could feel the metallic taste of it mixed with his sweet kiss. A low moan escaped the back of her throat as he sucked a bit harder trying to get more blood out of the wound. "Do you know the meaning of your name in our language?" he said, stopping his onslaught and starring into her eyes. "You... You mean Rachael?" she returned the look, captivated at how his blue eyes pierced through her soul, searching for the darkness within her. "Yes, Reginà Màe..." his melodious voice swept away the last bit of sorrow that lingered within her tortured heart. "It means... God's blood is the sweetest nectar." ****** To pay the price for a crime she never committed, Rachael Morrison was chained to a ship and was left for a watery grave at the gruesome hands of the sea that claimed its victims alive. However, what was meant to kill her dragged her down into its depth ... Into a new world that was far below the surface of the world she knew. She was taken.... and Dragged down towards him just like a moth to a flame... He was the blaring contradiction of Sin. A man who was chained beneath the abyssal bottom of the ocean for centuries. He was frozen for years. His stone-cold reputation has been forgotten through the ravages of time. That was not until she came stumbling into his den... And with one reckless action, she unknowingly set him free from his eternal prison... and everything was let loose... ******** Tags: #Romance, #smut, #merman, #vampire, #dark, #gothic
Celestial_prince · 87.2K Views

EKO IMMORTALITY

In the year 2157, the vibrant metropolis of Lagos, known as Eko, stands as a beacon of technological marvel and societal division. Amidst its glittering skyscrapers and neon-lit streets, a profound truth lies concealed—a gaping chasm between the privileged elite and the marginalized masses. At the heart of this tale is the elusive immortality project, once hailed as humanity's salvation, now a tool of oppression under the Eternal Council's rule. "Eko: Immortality" unveils a gripping tale woven from the threads of ambition, power, and intricate choices. Enter the world of Otunba Tony Akinwande, a political scion wrestling with his lineage's expectations. Encounter Odogwu Cletus Opadamola, a relentless billionaire driven by an unquenchable thirst for dominance. Dr. Nneka Olujimi, the mastermind behind the immortality project, shoulders the weight of a decision that shapes the city's fate. Ada: "In this city of shimmering illusions, they've sold us the dream of immortality. But remember this, Tony, Opadamola, Dr. Olujimi... The pursuit of eternity often blinds us to the beauty of the fleeting moment. Is it worth the price we're paying?" Tony: "Ada, you underestimate the allure of power. It's not just about living forever; it's about shaping forever." Opadamola: "Power, my dear, is the currency of eternity. In this world, we're the architects of our own destiny." Dr. Olujimi: "Our creation has spun a web of possibilities, but it's also entangled us in its threads. We must navigate carefully, for the choices we make now will define eternity." Ada Sobowale's investigation into the project's enigmatic origins intersects with Femi Ogundipe, a hacker with a hidden agenda, and Jidenna Aluko, a rebel leader igniting the spark of rebellion. Their destinies converge in a cataclysmic clash poised to expose the project's sinister underbelly and ignite an uprising against the Council. Beneath the veneer of Eko's marvels and mayhem, characters' loyalties blur and the pursuit of immortality becomes a battleground of ethics. "Eko: Immortality" paints a vivid narrative of intrigue, shifting alliances, and societal upheaval, compelling protagonists to confront their desires amid the moral complexities of eternal life. Within this narrative tapestry, themes of power and corruption are intricately woven, illuminating the delicate dance between ambition and integrity. The first installment of the Eko Eternity Series invites you to explore a world where the quest for everlasting life blurs the lines between right and wrong, leading to both redemption and ruin. Update Schedule: 7 chapters/week
SheniSWAT007 · 10.1K Views

Eye of the Beholder (Loki Love Story)

Her name is Katrina Stark and she is Tony's younger sister. She has had the life people dream off, being born into a life luxury and following all of her dreams. That was until 3 years ago when an accident in a lab caused her to lose her sight, plunging her world into darkness. Now blind, she is struggling to cope with not being able to see as well as the magical powers she gained due to the accident. But even with this mystical gift, she doesn't see a future for herself with nothing but darkness to light her way and no chance of having a normal life. Having a career or finding love. Just as she loses hope, she moves into Stark Tower only to discover the mysterious Loki has been banished and is staying on her floor. A spark ignites and she is thrown into a world of magic, secrets, love and lies. Her life changes in a thousand ways and yet there is only one thing for certain, it all began with the God Of Mischief. 'Beauty is through the Eye of the Beholder. I was told that when I was a child by my mother but I didn't really want to know what she meant. But a part of me always thought she meant that you fall in love with someone, for not just their beauty, but their personality. Their spirit. Which to me made me believe that beauty is seen differently by everyone and right now, I want to believe that. I want to believe that more than anything. As I fear like many things I have lost, love could be one of them and I hope that isn't true.' (I do not own Marvel or any of the characters in it. I only own Katrina, any characters I've created and my own storyline.) Also being published on Wattpad, CRCECL
CRCECL · 225.7K Views

Of The Alpha Blood

He is put on trial. The Goddess blessed him with seven sons in one birth. Who shall be the Alpha if they are all born of the Alpha blood? Is it a blessing or a curse? Will their be prosperity or bloodshed? Seven born Alphas....who is the real Alpha? Or are they all Alphas!!!! "The Goddess knows better...but how can she bless us with a single mate! Is this even fair?" Caleb gritted out making the others laugh at him. "It's not funny!" he growled at his brothers. "Atleast we have a mate!" Ian shrugged. "And she's so adorable!" "I'm gonna spoil her to the heavens and back!" Brandon gashed. "You are all jubilating but is she ready to accept us?" Collin asked adjusting his glasses. "Of course she will! I'll take her on a ride on my wolf!" Jack grinned. "I'm not happy sharing my mate with you guys!" Morrison grumbled. "Our MATE!" Kevin the shy one whispered. They should be grateful. 'Oh heavens.....we not only have to prove ourselves worthy of the throne...now we have to do the same to our mate! This is gonna be disastrous!' They all thought. But she is not willing to have more than one man in her life! "I'm sorry...but I can't chose you all...it's just..I just can't." she looked at them in the eyes pleading for them to understand her. It was just too much! The brothers looked at eachother confused and wrecking their brains to convence her to accept them all. "I'll only choose one." she spoke with finality and backed away from them. "You can't do that!" Collin spoke grimly which earned him vicious growls from his brothers He ignored them and looked at her in the eyes. "You'll break us apart, we will have to kill eachother and the surviver will then win." he said the bitter truth with heartache and hatred for the moon goddess. They looked amongest themselves as just the thought of doing that gwaned at their souls. Break six bonds to establish one? Follow me on my.instagram @littoways Cover not mine. Credit belongs to original owner
Litto_ways · 12.8K Views
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