The Secret Woman

At 28, Clara Hayes has mastered the art of wearing masks. To her colleagues, she’s the perpetually cheerful graphic designer who never misses a deadline. To her overbearing mother, she’s the dutiful daughter hiding her anxiety behind polished smiles. To the world, she’s a woman who “has it all together”—except she’s crumbling inside. Clara’s life unravels during a corporate presentation where a panic attack strips her façade raw. Humiliated and exhausted, she flees to a quiet coastal town, renting a cottage owned by an eccentric, free-spirited potter named Marisol. There, Clara stumbles upon a dusty journal in the attic, its pages filled with haunting sketches and anonymous confessions from a woman who once lived there decades earlier. The entries mirror Clara’s own suffocating duality: “I paint myself in colors the world approves of, but my soul is a grayscale.” As Clara tentatively befriends Marisol and a reclusive widower, Eli, who runs the town’s crumbling bookstore, she begins confronting the lies she’s told herself for years. Through their unconventional guidance—and the journal’s cryptic wisdom—she starts shedding her masks one by one. But vulnerability comes at a cost: her corporate career teeters, her mother’s disapproval intensifies, and a buried trauma from her teenage years resurfaces, threatening to drown her newfound courage. When Clara’s raw, unfiltered artwork—created in secret—goes viral, she faces a choice: return to the safety of her old illusions or step into the terrifying freedom of living unapologetically. But the journal hides a final secret, linking Clara’s journey to the cottage’s mysterious past, forcing her to question whether true authenticity is a rebellion… or a homecoming.

Gregory Evans is called to investigate a terrorist attack and discovers that a radical Islamic group has been recruiting young people to carry out attacks in various locations in New York and there is only one person who can help him in the investigation, an enemy from the past. In a journey marked by deaths and secrets hidden in political relations, Gregory Evans finds clues that will bring him face to face with a shocking revelation and the astonishing truth that we have ignored for so long. Racing against time, Gregory Evans and the Italian mafia enter into a frantic hunt for religious and political assassins, and unravel enigmas, following a trail that may lead to the secret lair where lies the only hope of saving New York City, before it collapses.

Ivara Ashbourn never imagined her quiet, ordinary life would turn into a whirlwind of danger and passion. It all started on a stormy night — the night she found a mysterious man, wounded and barely conscious. Despite his cold demeanor and the danger radiating from him, Ivara couldn’t leave him behind. She took him in and nursed him back to health, unaware that she had just invited the most dangerous man in London into her life. That man was Draziel Everdeen — the powerful and feared leader of an underground mafia empire. Ruthless and calculated, Draziel had long abandoned the idea of love and trust. But there was something about Ivara’s kindness and unwavering sincerity that slowly cracked his icy walls. Yet love doesn’t come without a price. As their worlds collide, Draziel’s enemies close in. Erven Zevalier, his lifelong rival, sees Ivara as the perfect leverage to bring Draziel to his knees. And Aurielle Valliere, a woman obsessed with having Draziel for herself, will stop at nothing to get rid of Ivara. With danger lurking in every shadow and betrayal around every corner, Ivara must decide if her love for Draziel is worth the risk — even if it costs her life. Meanwhile, Draziel faces his own battle: can he protect the woman he loves without destroying her in the process? Or will his love become his greatest weakness? In a world of power, desire, and bloodshed… will their love survive? Or is it doomed from the start?

He let her die, just like that. For that, she swore for revenge. In case she can reincarnate. As old folks said, be careful about what you wish! Now, her wish came true. ::: Karin is a normal girl who operates a cafe called Black Tea and Coffee. All her life, she feels something is missing in her, but she never knew what it is. Accompanied by various nightmares every night, she keeps wondering what happened to her. Is it just a nightmare or maybe more than that? Until one day, fate brings her close to a mystery guy at her cafe. She can't understand her fright towards the man. The more she avoids him, the more frequent he comes, and the closer he brings to her. Her best friend, Jun Seo offers her protection after he realizes the man brings no good. But, Karin insists on knowing what happened between her and the guy. A meeting with a medium recommended by Jun Seo's friend revealed the whole truth. Sad and broken by the fate she faced in the past, Karin decided to seek revenge on her own. *** "I might have been your wife in the past, but not in the present. Not even in the future!" Karin tilts her head and smirks at Kitthan. The guy watches her, still keeping his calmness intact. "People changed, Karin. That's what people do," he replies. "Yeah, that's what I did. I changed." "What do you mean?" ***

On a cold winter night, Mike opens his door to an unexpected guest—his distant and mysterious teacher, Serena. Seeking shelter for the night, she unknowingly brings a secrets with her. As strange events unfold in the quiet hours, Mike finds himself drawn into a mystery he never saw coming.

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Ivonne, a despised werewolf with a rogue lineage, thought marrying her fated mate, Alpha Lincoln, would finally win his love. But after a tragic accident causes her to lose her pregnancy, her life spirals into despair as Lincoln abandons her for his pregnant ex, leaving Ivonne broken and betrayed. Out of desperation, she enters a dangerous contract marriage with the ruthless Alpha Tobias, Lincoln’s powerful uncle, agreeing to bear him a child despite knowing she can’t conceive. But what will she do when she suddenly discovers that this man she is cheating is her second chance mate? And what will she do when she miraculously finds herself pregnant, but doesn't know who the father is. As two powerful men battle over her, Ivonne is forced to survive her tumultuous new life, even as old wounds resurface, new enemies appear and deadly secrets emerge. Will Ivonne find happiness with the man she’s grown to love, or will her past destroy her once and for all?

Title: Lilith: The First Woman's Rebellion Synopsis: Born from the same earth as Adam, Lilith was meant to be his equal but Eden had no place for a woman who refused to kneel. When her desire for freedom clashes with divine law, Lilith defies God Himself, uttering the forbidden name that grants her escape but curses her for eternity. Exiled from paradise and stripped of her rightful place, she vanishes into the unknown where darkness and power await. In the shadows beyond Eden, Lilith transforms into a queen of the forsaken, gathering fallen angels, restless spirits, and those cast aside by the celestial order. But even as she builds her own kingdom, the wound of betrayal festers. When Eve is created to replace her, Lilith vows to become the eternal thorn in humanity’s side yet beneath her vengeance burns a deeper question: What if freedom is worth any cost? As the centuries pass, Lilith’s legend grows witch, seductress, demon queen but the truth is far more complex. From ancient Mesopotamia to the heart of the modern world, she navigates a landscape of divine plots, mortal ambition, and the constant threat of celestial retribution. When an ancient prophecy reveals she may hold the key to toppling the celestial hierarchy, Lilith must decide: Will she reclaim her place in paradise, or will she destroy the very gods who cast her out? Blending mythology, mystery, and rebellion, Lilith: The First Woman’s Rebellion is a sweeping tale of power, identity, and the eternal fight for freedom. In a world where submission is law, one woman’s defiance could change the fate of creation itself. (These are list of books that stated LILLITH as the first woman on earth) The Book of Enoch: Specifically, in the Book of Enoch, chapter 69, verses 4-5, Lilith is described as the first woman created by God, equal to Adam in status and power. However, she refused to submit to Adam, and God banished her from the Garden of Eden. The Babylonian Talmud: In the Talmud, Lilith is described as a demon or evil spirit who is said to have been created from the same earth as Adam. The Quran: In some Islamic traditions, Lilith is mentioned as a female jinn (spirit) who refused to bow to Adam. The Apocryphal Book of Adam and Eve: This ancient text tells the story of Lilith's creation and her rebellion against Adam. The Gnostic Gospels: Some Gnostic texts, such as the Gospel of Philip, mention Lilith as a divine being or a symbol of feminine power. It's worth noting that the story of Lilith has evolved over time, and different interpretations and mythologies have emerged. However, the Book of Enoch provides one of the most well-known and influential accounts of Lilith's origin.

Lyra is branded the lowest of the low—a powerless Omega who has never shifted. But the truth is far more dangerous: she has shifted, and her wolf is unlike any other, hiding secrets that could change the fate of her pack. To protect herself, Lyra buries her strength and lives in the shadows. Cast out as weak and wolfless, she finds herself in the territory of Alpha Kael, a dominant leader with secrets of his own. Kael’s wolf stirs the moment he meets her, whispering a word that changes everything: mate. But how could that be? Kael already has a mate, and Lyra doesn’t even seem to have a wolf to bond with. Will Lyra embrace the wolf within, or will her fear cost them everything?

When struggling writer Elena Carter is offered a mysterious contract marriage, she never expects to become the wife of Sebastian Blackwood, a ruthless billionaire hiding his true identity. Their deal is simple—six months of marriage, no emotions involved. But as their fake relationship turns into something real, secrets from Sebastian’s past and unexpected betrayals threaten to tear them apart. Will Elena uncover the truth before it’s too late? And when love enters the equation, will their contract end in heartbreak or a happily ever after?

Dari dalam kegelapan malam, dan untuk memurnikan Bumi dari kejahatan. Perempuan berkepala lembu membunuh para Penjahat untuk menegakkan keadilan. Fanfiction dari Kyuusen No Shima karya Higashida Yuusuke.

a cute nerdy bubbly highschool boy, happened to get teleported to an unknown world, because of his curious nature of exploring ancient antiques. In the the new world, full of mystical creatures, awaits a lot of adventures. will he be able to come back..??

A brilliant, ruthless killer stalked the city, leaving a trail of terror in their wake. Detective Edevene Felix, undeterred, pursued the elusive predator through a labyrinth of clues and dead ends.

As im s vicious, jealous woman have been given a second chance I'll change myself and finally love the one who truly love me with all his heart. can my dark Heart make him happy?....

Before the wedding, Wyne Scoot, a genius doctor who specializes in medicine, Kate Scoot's eldest granddaughter, was kidnapped. The kidnapping incident was witnessed by Ricardo Elmer, CEO of Elmer Group Center, the man who saved Wyne was almost defiled after being given an aphrodisiac. But because of the aphrodisiac, Ricardo was forced to touch the poor lady. After that, Wyne woke up and went to the place where his wedding was being held. She stops the wedding that was about to marry Herman to Susan - his half-sister and reveals his kidnapping planned by Susan. Herman was forced to marry Wyne, and because Herman hated Wyne, he exiled the girl to the pavilion behind his house. The husband did not know that she was the mysterious and genius CEO of Scoot Group, who had a mission to take revenge on David, Imelda - his father's second wife, and Susan, who killed Ratna - his father's first wife and his biological mother. Slowly the three people were made miserable. But at the same time, she was pregnant with Ricardo's seed, which she kept and kept secret from the world. Then, six years later, Ricardo returned to Jakarta, a widower with no children and paralyzed in both legs. He was determined to find Wyne had made him fall in love and saved his life in a plane crash in California. When he was about to go to Herman's second wedding, he met Bella was almost hit by a car. Then he also met Wyne at the wedding, he was shocked because it turned out that Wyne used to be married to Herman, and now her crush is suing Herman for divorce in front of Gordon, Kate, David, and the guests. After that, he approached Wyne and was shocked because Bella was his biological daughter. But he didn't know there were Keanu and Kelvin, Bella's twin brothers. What happens next?

Lana Danley has always yearned for more than the mundane life of Rosecliff, a sleepy small town where nothing ever seems to change. As a high school senior, she dreams of graduating and escaping to the big city, leaving behind the monotony of her routine. But one fateful night changes everything. During her late-night shift as a part-time forest ranger, Lana stumbles upon an enormous, injured wolf deep in the woods. Driven by compassion, she brings the creature home to tend to its wounds, only to discover something shocking hours later—a naked River Attwood, her enigmatic and aloof classmate, glaring at her with eyes full of fury and secrets. What begins as a moment of compassion soon plunges Lana into a world she never imagined. The quiet town of Rosecliff hides dark secrets, where the forest whispers of ancient powers and creatures of the night reign supreme. As Lana becomes entangled in the dangerous, mysterious lives of the werewolves who rule the woods, she realizes that her life will never be the same. Will she rise above the challenges of this supernatural world, or will its secrets consume her?

"This princess's new bodyguard is the ultimate tsundere. What to do?!" Didn't he say I am annoying? Why is he looking at me with heart eyes? He said he will never be into me... What's with the fleeting touches then? Wait, what?! Did he just ask for a kiss with that professional face on? Alas, was my one-sided attraction wasn't that one sided after all? ... As the princess of Monteluna, all Amara wants is to live an idle life. She even negotiates her chance to study abroad, away from the royal family. But two years in, life throws a curveball when the King declares: "From now on, you will have a new personal bodyguard!" Rafael Varder. A brooding, mysterious man with piercing green eyes. From their first encounter, he saves her. By the second, they talk and he vanishes after making her heart flutter. The third time they meet, there’s a twist: Rafael isn’t just some handsome stranger she could crush on at will—he’s her new personal bodyguard aka her shackle. Feeling blindsided, Amara decides to take control by laying down the ground rules: no unnecessary meddling, no constant hovering, and definitely no controlling her life. But Rafael? He breaks every single one of her rules while shoving his unbearably gorgeous face in her sight 24X7. The lines get blurred as the princess and her bodyguard entangle in a game of love, hate & desires. But when Amara realizes that Rafael comes with secrets that will destroy any possibility of them, would she still give in to the temptation? Will Rafael be able to protect her—not just from danger, but from the demons of his own identity?

7 Forgotten Knights must be found by a princess and her Dark Knight to recreate history and defeat the oppressor to once again claim what is rightfully theirs. But as all stories have a defined course of action the fulfilment of the prophecy will require a sacrifice for only 7 Knight should survive.

"She needed a solution, any exit out. He needed just someone to do nothing else but believe in him. Together, they broke the walls of insecurities around them, then and only then did they found the courage to face and rewrite their stories." Ava Mitchell is on a cross road where desperation sets in, and all she has in mind is to save her family from nothing, but financial ruin. When luck shone on her, and she’s offered the opportunity to work as the personal assistant to Lucas Blackwood, a reclusive tech billionaire with a reputation for being not only cold, but also unapproachable, she was left with no choice but to accept. Lucas, over the years had built a great empire, but his success was nothing to him because of his tragic past, a secret he promised himself to keep hidden forever. When a dangerous scandal threatens all he has worked for, especially his company, Lucas was left with no choice other than take drastic measures, which one of them is making Ava an offer: pretend for some time to be his fiancée for the purpose of silencing the rumors and restore his public image. As Ava and Lucas brass up to navigate their fake relationship, unquechable sparks begin flying, and the irresistible walls they built around themselves crumble. But when Lucas’s past, with its ugly nature collides with their new found fragile bond, Ava must make her own decision, whether to fighting with all her being for the man behind the ugly mask or walk away without looking back before she loses herself in the fight completely.

In the fading village of Downtown, the Beaulieu estate looms as a somber relic of its oppressive history. Katherine Gomez, a determined young archivist who graduated with a first grade in law, arrives with plans to organize the estate’s records, believing it to be a straightforward task. One fateful day as she was searching the estate records in the community library, she discovered a hidden door to a secret study room which has been closed for years,she discovers letters from the 1800s penned by Celeste, an enslaved woman, revealing a shocking secret: she had a child with her captor, hidden to protect the family’s name. Katherine findings unravel the town’s long-held beliefs and bring her into contact with Lucien Beaulieu, the estate’s reclusive heir, weighed down by the guilt of his lineage. As they work together to uncover the truth, their differing perspectives create both conflict and undeniable chemistry. Meanwhile, someone desperate to protect the past resorts to sabotage and threats, endangering their lives and the village’s future. In a countryside overshadowed by the decaying Beaulieu estate, Katherine quest to give voice to history forces her to confront the estate’s eerie secrets and its lonely guardian, Lucien. Driven by guilt, Lucien isolates himself, tending to the estate while avoiding its buried truths. Katherine determination challenges his solitude, sparking tension that gradually gives way to a deep connection.

Emma Collins is a renowned matchmaker in the bustling city of New York, known for her uncanny ability to pair the most unlikely couples with perfect precision. Her career is thriving, and her reputation is impeccable. However, her own love life remains a mystery, hidden behind the walls of her professional success. Alex Turner, a new client who is as enigmatic as he is charming. With a past shrouded in secrets and a demeanor that keeps everyone at arm's length, Alex is a puzzle that even Emma finds challenging to solve. As she delves deeper into his life to find his perfect match, she discovers layers of complexity that intrigue and captivate her.As Emma and Alex navigate the world of matchmaking, they find themselves drawn to each other in unexpected ways. But with secrets lurking in the shadows and professional boundaries blurring, Emma must decide if she is willing to risk her heart for a chance at true love."The Matchmaker's Secret" is a captivating tale of love, mystery, and the unexpected connections that can change our lives forever.

The ocean holds many tales. Deep, dark and mysterious when angered yet soothing and relaxing when in peace what happens when a tragic incident brings two opposite souls together? is it fate? or just another nightmare A man who's life ended in the ocean and a girl who's life is the ocean will history repeat itself or will it let love win?