When Calls The Heart

A girl had been locked away in a basement, her condition dire. Her wrists were tied with ropes, and her face reflected fear and exhaustion. Four men stood in the room, mocking her pain with twisted enjoyment. One of them laughed and said, “Don’t bother trying to escape, it’s impossible for you to get out of here.” Another added, “Let’s go outside for a smoke, leave her here to rot. We’ll be back in a while.” Laughing, the four men left the basement, shutting the door behind them. The girl quickly composed herself, determined to free herself from the ropes. After several moments of struggle, she finally loosened the bonds. Her hands and legs were badly bruised, but she ignored the pain and pushed forward. She slipped out of the basement and ran into the dark alley. Her torn gown fluttered in the cold night air, and her loose hair flew wildly behind her as she sprinted, her breath coming in sharp gasps. Despite the pain and fatigue, she didn’t stop. Silence surrounded her, except for the sound of her footsteps echoing in the night. Her body ached, but she kept going, her steps growing more desperate with every passing second. Eventually, she found herself at the edge of a dense forest. Through her blurred vision, she saw a river flowing ahead. There was a faint glimmer of hope in her eyes as she stumbled towards it. Kneeling by the water, she tried to drink, her hands shaking. But before she could take more than a few sips, her strength gave out, and she collapsed unconscious by the riverbank. Outside Mumbai – Edge of the Forest On the edge of this forest stood a grand cottage, owned by Abir Rajvansh. Abir Rajvansh – 30 years old, standing 6 feet 2 inches tall, with sharp features, a wheatish complexion, and a dark, commanding aura. On the surface, Abir appeared as a successful businessman, but deep down, his life was a storm of secrets. Cold and ruthless, Abir viewed the world as nothing more than a game to be played. His eyes always reflected a hidden hatred and anger, emotions he had buried deep within. The Personality of Abir Rajvansh Abir’s calm exterior hid a mind constantly at war. His past cast long shadows over his soul, making him indifferent to the emotions of others. To him, people were mere pawns, and those who dared to challenge him often found their lives reduced to ashes. He had never tasted defeat and knew how to erase his enemies in silence, leaving no trace behind. Abir had come to his cottage with a group of friends to celebrate his birthday. But their celebration was interrupted when one of his friends, who had gone near the river, discovered the unconscious girl lying there. Abir was informed immediately. He raised an eyebrow in surprise and said, “A girl? Out here, in this wilderness?” Questions filled his mind, but he knew something unusual was at play. When Abir saw the girl lying there, her lifeless face and disheveled state, he couldn’t take his eyes off her for a moment. There was a strange restlessness in his gaze that he didn’t quite understand. Without hesitation, he ordered his men to carry her inside the cottage. Now, the question loomed—who was this girl, and how had she ended up here? Abir was eager to uncover the truth, but something else stirred in his heart—an unfamiliar emotion that he couldn’t quite place.

After her mother’s passing, Tabitha Collins’s father marries a new wife and sends Tabitha Collins to live with a family she barely knows. There, she meets Alexander Foster, the family’s high-flying Eldest Young Master, who wants nothing to do with her. Apart from him, however, the other members of the family loves her and dotes on her. Soon, things began to change. Alexander Foster becomes intrigued by the mysterious and seemingly untamable Tabitha Collins. Who is she exactly? Initially, the girl seems to lack confidence and needs protecting, but as he finds out more about her, he realizes, he's the one with the catching up to do!

A troubled orphan, discovers a captivating book at some point in his life that changes his life forever. Waking up as the main character of the book, he finds himself in a completely new world. Sharing the same name and facing the same challenges as the protagonist, he must navigate his unfamiliar surroundings and uncover the secrets of his new life. With the fate of the continent hanging in the balance, his journey begins as he strives to become the hero he once admired. Disclaimer: All anything to this book is fictional and soley part of my imagination I don't own any of the pictures and the names might be an coincidence if ever it bothers you. Thank you *Please bear with me as it is my first time writing a book*

[You shouldn't have played that game, Master] "Just shut up, Crucifix!" Elena Hartley, an AI Engineer, played a suspicious game until she breathed her last breath in her bathroom. Waking up in the body of Meliora, a character she hated in the game, she knew she was done for. Meliora, an abandoned princess, finally gets the opportunity to see the outside world but is sent to the enemy kingdom to participate in the king's concubine selection. Elena, now Meliora, with her AI robot by her side, must do everything she can to survive until she finds a way back to her world. After meeting the king, who disguised himself as the king's personal knight to help her, will she accept her fate and embrace a love she has never experienced before, or will she find a way to return to her world?

A fable passed down through ancient scriptures, a tale so extraordinary it seems drawn from fantasy itself. How has this fable survived the merciless wheel of Time, which erased even the existence of immortality, magic, and technology? Those who hold faith in these scriptures trust in the might of the one who spoke them. His name and face have faded into obscurity, but his parting words—a mere fourteen—echoed before he severed the fabric of space and vanished. These words endure without evidence, carried solely by belief: "Sooner or later, the world will wipe its tears when the Heavens-Will is forgotten once again." Hao Yan, born at the dawn of this era—will he fulfill destiny's call, or will he too be swept away by its tides?

"Why doesn't death come in times like this!, why can't the earth swallow me already, I'm so worthless and useless, even a dead person is far better than me!".... WHISPERS OF THE HEART..a sweeping romance novel that chronicles the enduring love story of Jace and Lexa, two individuals from vastly different worlds who defy all odds to be together.

(LGBT+) Devyn Marlowe’s ability to foresee disasters had always felt like a curse, but when the apocalypse begins, they become his only salvation. As the earth fractured and dungeons filled with nightmarish creatures emerged, Devyn’s visions gave him a crucial edge. Yet, even with his gift, survival was impossible alone. That was when Malakai Ravelle appeared, a mysterious, powerful stranger who commanded the dungeons in ways no one else could. Together, they formed an alliance, navigating terrifying monsters, natural disasters, and the collapse of society. As their bond deepened, Devyn was irresistibly drawn to Malakai, but the dark secrets Malakai carried threatened everything they fought for, including their growing love. With the fate of the world hanging in the balance, Devyn had to make a choice, whether to trust Malakai, who might be more connected to the apocalypse than anyone realized, or face the end of everything alone. --- Warning: This book contains mature themes. Join my Discord server: https://discord.gg/NJJKETf4

Emma Carter had made a solemn vow not to fall in love. Following a devastating betrayal, her dedication to her work is the one constant in her life. But tensions rise when her latest deal involves the mysterious and powerful CEO Lucas Stone in her life. Their attraction is undeniable, but Emma is able to resist their connection because of the vulnerability she finds underneath his tough exterior.From Lucas's point of view, responsibilities take precedence over romantic feelings. When Emma enters his life, she rips down the barriers he had painstakingly erected around his heart. Because he stands to lose his family's plans for him if he falls for Emma, the stakes are greater than they have ever been. In order to overcome their respective feelings of duty and desire, Lucas and Emma must face their shared history, the secrets they have kept hidden, and the undeniable bond that threatens to separate them. Is love capable of overcoming the forces of destiny, or will their worlds eventually collide?In a narrative where secrets are exposed and destiny steps in at every turn, Emma and Lucas must choose whether their love can withstand the ultimate test. Do they want to cave in to the forces who are out to destroy them, or are they willing to risk all to let their hidden hearts shine?

Treated sorely by his one family Would he be able to make it..?

The Fraudulent Heart (Jeremiah 17:9 The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked. Who can understand it?) Mariana Rodriguez, a woman of strength and independence, found herself entangled in a war of syndicates. Taken hostage, she fell into the hands of a man she believed to be a ruthless criminal, only to discover he was her savior. Calum Bryant, a man shrouded in mystery and captivating charm, carried the weight of a tragic past, a burden that transformed his present. He would irrevocably change her world, and in time, she would find herself inexplicably drawn to him, falling in love with the very man who she believed can't love her back. This was a strange turn of events for Mariana, who had never known love before. Calum stirred within her a tempest of emotions: pain, turmoil, sorrow, joy, and ultimately, love. But fate had a cruel twist in store. He would love her, while she, bound by a heart that couldn't reciprocate, would be left to grapple with the consequences. Could they survive a war where bullets flew like rain, unscathed? Or would their connection fade, leaving them forever shattered? By: MARY SHEILAH

Aaleyah is the last surviving member of her family. With the power to connect with a stone that grants wishes, she is kept close to the royal family. Years later she is married to her first love the crown prince Saan. However tragedies of the past force her to make a choice. Can she restore honor to her family name and still be with the man she loves? Or is fate too cruel?

Bella Rodriguez and Lucas Knight who were childhood sweethearts, are tricked into an arranged marriage against their will. Lucas is deeply resentful of Bella's family and holds them responsible for the financial collapse of his own family. Oliver Grant, a rival businessman, has been secretly fanning their family feud for years, and neither of them is aware of this as Bella and Lucas struggle to maintain their marriage for public appearances

**Synopsis:** Flora Hartman never believed in the stories of the sea, especially not the dark myths of the deadly mermaids that supposedly claimed her father's life. Determined to uncover the truth, Flora embarks on a dangerous journey across the Seven Seas in search of her father's shipwreck. Alone and shunned by the superstitious sailors, she is drawn into the depths of the ocean where a shocking encounter awaits — a merman named Kalith, who may hold the answers she's been seeking. Bound by a curse that ties his fate to the ocean's darkest secrets, Kalith reveals an ancient power — the Heart of the Abyss — a relic that can rewrite the destiny of both the living and the dead. As Flora finds herself entangled in a deadly struggle between love and survival, she must decide: return to the surface and abandon the man she has grown to love, or embrace the ocean's cold embrace and claim the power of the Heart to reshape their fates forever. With time running out and dangerous forces closing in, Flora must choose between life on land or eternity beneath the waves. In a world where the line between myth and reality blurs, will love prove stronger than the call of the abyss?

"I, Thandie Lohan vow to focus all my energy on building my career and the day I fall in love again will be the day the sun dances". I was done with men and their empty promises, the old fairy-tale romance Thandie was gone and that is how I met him, a simple desire, the curiosity to know how the warmth of his body felt pressed against mine. It was supposed to be a passing phase, an experiment and he was supposed to be a companion that came with very little expectations, a temporary plaything... Let me tell you a story of how the sun danced...

The story begins with the Celestials launching a major offensive against the Abyssians in a valley known as the Vale of Shadows. During a fierce skirmish, Lyra finds herself separated from her unit. In the chaos, she stumbles into a hidden glade, where she encounters Kaelith, who is equally lost amidst the battle. Initially, the two women view each other as enemies, their instincts driving them to fight. However, as they clash, they realize they are equally matched. In a moment of unexpected vulnerability, they draw back, sensing the deep weariness that accompanies their endless war.

In a remote African village where traditions dictate every aspect of life, young Zuri Mwangi faces an uncertain future when she is sold into marriage to support her struggling family. Despite enduring unimaginable hardships and abuse, Zuri's unwavering hope and resilience guide her through a harrowing journey. With the birth of her child and the support of her loving mother, Zuri dreams of a better life. Her story is one of courage, determination, and the unbreakable spirit of a young woman fighting for her freedom and a brighter future. "The Resilient Heart" is a poignant tale of survival and empowerment that will inspire and captivate readers.

The waves ripple around me, calling me in a whisper, Into the deepest part of the ocean. As I walk on the soft sand, the water sweeps over my feet, surrounding where I stand, giving me the sweetest sensation. Oh ocean, why do I feel so attracted to you? Why do I feel the tickling of your whispers? As it causes cold shivers down my spine. I could hear your gentle lullaby, It roars like a lion, yet so steady and honest Just like a refined diamond. Oh, sea, why do you call my name in a whisper? Caressing waves upon the shore, Once again you beckon me. Why do you show yourself at my doorstep? Why do I feel your presence everywhere I go? Why do you call me so desperately? I want to know, cause when the sea calls? Who will answer?

Being a royal was demanding and yet being the Royal future king was far more demanding than his people imagined. The tenuous training, immensely growing power and rigorous studies hardly left any time for Eric to be a child. His abilities manifested when he was four years old making it impossible for him to normally relate with others. Eric knew she was going be a problem for him or even more than a problem. He didn't want to hurt her yet she was more than willing to hit him in physical and magical combat so he obliged her. A green eyed beauty who will take on boys older than herself as long as she can be on the Royal Guard turns the Creator's plans to motion. She has been shunned, undermined and neglected yet her spirit is blazing. Her gift is rare and feared yet she's unafraid and proud. Lighters were often unable to control their gifts, known for hurting those around them when they exploded with emotion. Most lighters blocked their gift and retained use of their defensive gift. Years later... Reina used both her gifts to make it to the Guard and being female in a male dominated guard meant she fought harder and dirty to keep up. To make things worse the future king was her training partner. He was beyond powerful and she wasn't sure she wanted to burn his gorgeous body... ******EXCERPT****** Her scent had changed into something intoxicating, addictive, threatening to everything I treasured. Reina was my partner, best friend and yet I wanted more. "I'm not yours Eric…" she whispered as I inhaled her scent and kissed her neck. "You don't believe that," I murmured as I brought my lips closer to her mouth she was glowing, trembling as I grabbed her pony tail and let it loose. she gasped at my audacity giving me the chance I needed. I claimed her mouth pushing her against the wall. Arms tightened around my back as I deepened the kiss. I placed a hand on her bare waist and a blast of heat consumed me. she moaned deep in her throat as I brought her hips closer to mine. You're mine Reina, only mine. I drawled against her neck.

Audrey Charles, a young, cold, and beautiful lady who loses her parents at a very young age, was raped and played by her high school sweetheart whom she loved dearly and trusted. Left alone in a dark and heartless world to live all by herself, she strives to pick up the pieces and locks her heart against men. However, she finds an angel amid the lights "Queen Evans". An older woman who helps her escape from a darker past What happens when she vows never to fall in love and decides to live her life cold and Stony? Let's find out in the book "Scars Of The Heart”

When a celestial anomaly disrupts their quiet lives, Sera and her daughter, Delena, are pulled into a dangerous web of secrets long buried. As hidden truths rise to the surface, their once unbreakable bond begins to fray. An assassin emerges from the shadows, bound to Sera's mysterious past, forcing her to confront old betrayals and make impossible choices. With time running out and the stars aligning for a deadly reckoning, Sera must face the demons she thought she’d escaped to protect Delena—and stop the darkness threatening to consume their world.

“I need a wife, Miss Davide”. Roman Vasslllev needs a wife to close this deal, but what he seeks from a woman is nearly impossible to come by, A woman who's smart, kind and loyal in all, one capable of raising an empire with him, maybe it's possible but the time frame for the search is short. Giulia’s current job wasn't putting up with her needs and her health is taking turns for the worse. She needs to handle it before it's out of her hands and so she decides to take up the call, hoping she can save herself before it's too late. It was supposed to be a dinner as the perfect couple, who knew fate had other plans… Will they be able to hold up and save each other from the pending doom?

The world has changed thanks too several deadly diseases. Thanks to Analeigh Aldermans scientist parents who saved the planet. The government is now even at their control. They run and operate with the best minds in the world in the huge research lab of West View Technology. Years after her mother's sudden death her father drags her from her happy life in the army to continue her mothers works as only she can. After being forced into an arranged engagement with one of her closest friends she starts to realize her mothers work had more secrets than she even could imagine including three alien siblings hiding within the building. Can she fulfill the promise her mother made to the alien race and get them home with their new means of fighting off extinction. Will her father and the government find out and ruin everything even further than they already has. When push comes to shove and the battle comes out which species is fighting who? Can Analeigh betray the promise to the D'marlians, or does she betray her father and the human race. Is there another choice? Are things really what they seem? Come along the journey and find out what other secrets lie ahead.

Long ago, before the world was consumed by darkness, there existed a heart—a powerful artifact known as the Ancient Heart. It was the source of all life, keeping the balance between worlds. But when the heart was shattered by an unknown force, the world changed. The barrier that kept malevolent creatures from other dimensions at bay crumbled, and these monsters, born from nightmares, invaded, pushing humanity to the brink. In the wake of this catastrophe, a new order emerged. People began to awaken to strange powers between the ages of 3 to 9, abilities that allowed them to fight back against the horrors that now roamed the earth. But not everyone was so fortunate. Those who failed to awaken were branded as the Forsaken—the powerless, the weak, the forgotten. They were relegated to the lowest rungs of society, despised and abandoned. Kai was one of the Forsaken. Born in the desolate outskirts of a once-great city, he had known only suffering and despair. Orphaned at birth, uneducated, and struggling to survive, Kai had always been at the mercy of those stronger than him. Every day was a battle to stay alive, with no hope of escape from the harsh reality of his existence. But everything changed when he was attacked by a strange creature, unlike any of the monsters that had invaded the world. Left for dead, Kai miraculously awakens to find himself reborn with a powerful system and magical abilities that defy explanation. For the first time in his life, he has the power to fight back, to rise above his status as one of the Forsaken

Meet Mara Carter Castillo, a spirited young woman thrust into the clutches of the most insufferable billionaire imaginable. Bound by an ill-fated agreement she hastily signed, she's now a slave to his whims, her dreams of a bright future held hostage by the threat of losing her professional credentials and freedom to travel. But as she endures his relentless demands, a surprising twist unfolds Max, the very epitome of arrogance, finds himself inexplicably drawn to Mara, his icy facade melting in the face of her resilience. Despite his attempts to win her over with his wealth, it's a selfless act that finally sparks a flicker of love in Mara's heart. Yet, just as their romance ignites, the flames of opposition roar to life in the form of Max's disapproving parents, determined to crush their union at any cost. In a heart-wrenching betrayal, Max weds another, leaving Mara shattered and carrying a secret that will change everything. But she's not one to stay down for long. Years later, she returns with a vengeance, transformed into a force to be reckoned with. No longer the meek girl of the past, Mara is now a powerhouse, fighting tooth and nail for both revenge and success in a world where Max once reigned supreme. Will she claim her rightful place at the top, or will the ghosts of her past continue to haunt her every move? Dive into this tale of love, betrayal, and redemption, where one woman's journey from victim to victor will leave you breathless till the very end.