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Becca Hochman

Cultivation of Secrets

In "Cultivation of Secrets," the tranquil harmony of Pinecrest Village, a unique blend of ancient Xianxia traditions and modern technology, is shattered by a chilling murder during the festive Christmas season. The victim, Mike, a notorious village bully, is found lifeless under the twinkling festive lights, setting off a complex investigation that delves deep into the hidden facets of the village and its inhabitants. Elder Lin, a respected figure skilled in both cultivation arts and technological matters, leads the investigation. He navigates a labyrinth of secrets and motives, uncovering the intricate lives of the villagers who are potential suspects. Each character possesses a unique combination of cultivation abilities and technological expertise, casting a web of suspicion over the village. Benny, the tech prodigy; Beth, an aficionado of true crime novels; Becca, a victim of Mike’s bullying; Ray, with her level-headed composure; Fredde, the quiet optimist; Donni, the laid-back observer; Justine, a creative fan-fiction writer; and Mich, a devoted admirer of Justine, all emerge as complex characters with potential motives for the crime. As Elder Lin delves into the investigation, he encounters a series of cryptic clues, anonymous threats, and conflicting alibis, each pointing to different suspects. The story weaves through the perspectives and backstories of these characters, exploring themes of unrequited love, jealousy, revenge, and the human capacity for both good and evil. Set against the backdrop of a world where cultivation arts mesh with cutting-edge technology, "Cultivation of Secrets" is a tale of mystery and suspense. The narrative unfolds in a series of chapters that deepen the intrigue, with each character revealing unexpected depths and secrets.
BenzaFisher · 8.4K Views

Through the Wormhole

|18X FEATURED · WORKING ON OFFLINE| Daniel Matton wasn't ready for an adventure, not until 3023 sent him into space on a journey to prehistoric times. The prehistoric animals test his patience, but Dan must endure all the pain and suffering to return home safely. *** Seventeen-year-old Daniel Matton, still grieving after his mother's death five years ago, is given the adventure of a lifetime when he's selected as the Star of 3023's PPMC Project for a journey through a black hole, wormhole, and white hole to prehistoric times. Now, does Dan want to be the Star? Heck no, but he has loved paleontology ever since a bittersweet memory with his mom twelve years earlier. Programmed to resemble Dan's mother's personality, PPMC vows to keep him safe on his journey, but it's difficult when the stubborn teen constantly gets in trouble, not just with himself but also prehistoric anomalies: volcanic eruptions, eight-foot-long millipedes, terrifying saber-toothed cats, and above all... disaster. Now nearly trapped in time, Dan and PPMC must work together to escape the geologic time scale before Dan's love for paleontology and the mighty Quetzalcoatlus prevent him from learning how to truly trust PPMC and "let go" of the burden that's weighed him down for five years. A teen, a starship, and Becca... Have you ever wanted to see where life first began? *** *First Draft Written: 8th grade* *The story behind the award-winning short story, Messummer!* *Includes slow-burn world-building and epic adventure in prehistoric times!*
CroodsGirl · 23.2K Views

A NIGHT MISTAKE WITH MY BOSS

Tara Donna's world came crashing down the day her boss, Ryan McKenzie, callously fired her - the morning after they had shared a drunken, heat-of-the-moment tryst. Humiliated and heartbroken, Tara was forced to slink back home, her bright future at the company in ruins. In her darkest hour, her best friend Becca set up a pity date with wealthy playboy Dammy, hoping it would lift Tara's spirits. Though the date went well and sparks flew between them, little did Tara know that Dammy and Ryan were best friends, setting the stage for a tangled web of drama and deception. When Ryan learned that the woman his friend was infatuated with was none other than his former secretary Tara, he felt a fierce possessiveness take hold. Determined to keep her for himself while preserving his friendship with Dammy, Ryan offered Tara a cold business transaction - a contract marriage to cover up their indiscretion and protect his reputation. Despite her hatred for the man who had so brutally discarded her, Tara reluctantly agreed for the sake of her unborn child. As Tara and Ryan were forced into an up-close working relationship, the undeniable heat between them grew, blurring the lines of their sham marriage. They found themselves battling not just outside pressures from Ryan's vengeful ex-girlfriend Trisha and his cutthroat business rival Bryan, but their own deepening feelings. What had begun as a shameful mistake was blossoming into something more - something that terrified them both. No matter how hard they tried to smother the spark, Tara and Ryan were drawn together by forces beyond their control. Trisha's twisted machinations threatened to detonate their fragile arrangement when she exposed the truth about their contract marriage. But in the face of scandal, they realized their love could no longer be denied. With courage and devotion, they weathered every storm, their bond only growing stronger. In a climactic stand against those who sought to tear them apart, Tara and Ryan's all-consuming passion conquered all. They joyfully welcomed their child into a true marriage, leaving behind the shattered shards of their past mistakes. What had begun under a cloud of shame had been redeemed into an unbreakable love story - a testament to the transformative power of forgiveness, healing, and second chances.
essietpeter64 · 22.1K Views

The Prince's Valet

A story of two ill-fated lovers that met under unusual circumstances in three different lifetimes, but overcame their fate by the power of their love. Volume One(The Beginning) First Lifetime(Year I718): A war was fought, lives were lost, a kingdom was conquered, and now Princess Becca of Rodena, must live as her identical twin brother and serve Prince Ian of Lumba. What happens when Prince Ian discovers his valet is a girl and they fall in love? Would Princess Becca choose love over her quest for vengeance? Second Lifetime(Year 2018) Bella is a tomboy who is seeking for a job. She disguises as her identical twin brother to seek a job as Dan's personal assistant. When she meets Dan she realizes that not only is he the annoying stranger who had annoyingly stolen her first kiss, but they are also ill-fated lovers from their past life. Together they try to find out what happened in their past, and seek ways to prevent history from repeating itself. ****Volume Two**** (The Princess Switch) After returning from the past, everything is restored and they are now two strangers who are faced with the responsibility of getting married to each other to foster the unity of their kingdoms. What happens when Princess Bella goes missing hours before her first date with the prince, and her identical twin brother has to stand in for her? What happens when Prince Dan meets and falls in love with a strange amnesiac lady who just happens to look exactly like his Princess bride? PS: Credit to the real owner of the cover photo (The cover photo doesn't belong to me)
Miss_Behaviour · 1.4M Views

Biduan Dan Tetangga

Bab 1 #Pov Falen Falen seorang penyanyi, Yang terkenal. Dan selalu menjadi biduan no.1, Di Se Jawa Timur. Namun falen anak yang polos dan menjadi anak kuliah di kota J. Falen menyanyi dari panggung ke panggung untuk mencari uang buat membantu ekonomi. Sang kakek dan nenek, Falen sangat sayang sama kakek dan neneknya, Sehingga apapun yang Falen lakukan, Demi membahagiakan Kakek Neneknya. " Falen, Ada job nih! Tanggal 5, Acara nikahan di desa G, Pagi - pagi ya! " kata Om Untung. " Oke, Om ," Ucap Falen Singkat. Setelah itu, Falen langsung membuka hape, Untuk melingkari Kalendernya. Kemudia tiba di acara jobnya falen yang akan dilaksanakan pada pagi hari. Falen pun datang dengan berdandan cantik, Dan berpakai - pakaian agak ke buka seperti artis - artis korea, kemudian di tempat hajatan nikah itu, Adalah mantan falen yang menikah. Falen hanya tersenyum dan berusaha profesional. Seketika mas Bima datang untuk menyawer falen, Mulai lah timbul mulut orang - orang menggejek dan Mencibirnya. Tak terduga di hajatan ada tetangga depan rumah. Yaitu bu imah, Tetangga yang paling julid suka melihat tetangganya kesusahan, Dan tidak mau kelihatan orang miskin. Kalau di hadapan warga lainnya, Ia wanita yang sombong dan sangat julid. Sengaja ku tak sapa karna udah tau sifat nya kayak apa, Dan tak sengaja ku denggar bu imah bicara sama temannya, Dia menunjuk ke arah ku. " Tau gak kamu itu si falen", Kata Bu Imah Sambil Menunjuk Ke Arah Ku. " Anaknya yu yanti kah? ", Jawab Bu Melin. " Iya betul kamu Mel, Dia jadi biduan sekarang. Kamu tau kan biduan sekarang ", Kata Bu Imah Sambil menyunggingkan mulutnya Ke Atas. " Maksudnya gimana ya yu imah? Aku tak paham ", Jawab Bu Melin dengan Singkat. " Masak gitu aja kamu gak tau Mel, Kalau mau jadi Biduan terkenal harus ehemehem dulu sama yang punya grup ", Kata Bu Imah dengan bangganya Menjellekkan Ku. Aku yang mendenggar aku langsung menghadap ke bu imah dan menuju ke tempat bu imah Duduk. " Bu Imah sebenarnya maunya apa sihh! Kenapa kalau saya jadi penyanyi, Toh saya tidak merugikan banyak orang ", Jawab ku Dengan Kesal. " Hehh kamu kok sewot, Aku menggatakan yang sebenarnya, Kalau kamu itu wanita malam juga ", Kata Bu Imah dengan santainya dia berucap. Dan Tersenyum Sinis. " Emang bu imah tau kalau aku wanita malam, Coba kalau ada bukti aku mau lihat ", Jawabkuu sambil Memiringkan Bibirku. Dan bu imah gak mau kalah terus nyerocos dari tadi dan gak senggaja, ada om untung yang menenggahi kami. Aku beruntung ikut grup om untung sebab dia orang yang baik, Dan talten. Menggajari para penyanyi yang baru Terjun. Om Untung udah mempunyai istri dan anak, Dia sangat berbakat dalam bidang musik. Suaranya pun sangat bagus dan Merdu. Tatkala waktu giliran aku lagi yang menyanyi, aku pun maju dengan profesional di hadapan mantan pacar aku, Berusaha tersenyum walau pun sebenarnya Sakit Hati. Aku pun mulai bernyanyi sesuai request para penonton, Banyak yang request nyanyi yang lagi viral di kalangan madura. Falen bernyanyi Kalah benyak " Mungkin dunyah se deddih bendinggah, seporannah. .uleh kalah benyak,  sadar bule oreng biasa dek asandinh ben dikah,  jujur bule kalah sakabi'nah... Reff... Nyiksah ateh nyiksah mon engak dek dikah. Nyiksah ateh nyiksah mon engak dek dikah. Neser de’ dhika padena apajung bekto ojen Paggun becca karna nyapcap aeng se atampessen Padena ben taresnana dhika se Tak ongghuen bule rep arepben. Nyiksa ate nyiksa Mun engak de’ dhika Nyiksa ate nyiksa Mun engak de’ dhika Para penonton semua terhibur dan bertepuk tangan dan banyak juga yang mau minta foto,,, Disaat dikrumunan para penonton. Mas Bima datang dan meminta foto. " Boleh foto bersama gak mbak ", ucapnya dengan Nada yang Sungkan. " Boleh Mas, ", Jawabku Singkat. Dan kami pun berfoto bersama dengan keluarga mas bima, Dan keluarga besar mempelai wanita. Istri mas bima terpana melihat ku. Karna Mas Bima kayak deket sama aku, Dan Istrinya pun kelihatan heran dan, Agak Cemburu. Dia menyamperi ku
isfi_falentina · 6.9K Views

ScAr

Not loving and not been loved is presumably the greatest nightmare anyone could be faced with. Ever pondered on what could greater than a physical scar? Christian (30) lost his parents quite young, ends up with a family that should create love but he got more than he bargained for. His growing up has been from one rejection to another. He knew not how to love and how to receive love. From not getting attention from his parents, to been abused and broken by the one family that was supposed to be his solace. As fate would have it, what could be his cure seems to come from where he would never have thought. Would he be brave enough to grab hold of the opportunity?? Will he leap of faith and realize his scars are signs of his strength and not his weaknesses? Vanessa (28) an only child, who witnessed the downhill of her mother’s marriage leading to her death. Sworn to never forgive the man who has a hand in her bitterness towards love and anything surrounding that gender. In a bid to help a friend heal from the past, would she get the healing she also secretly yearn for?? Gina (28) her mother’s daughter. She probably took too much from her mother. Including her self-centeredness. She grew up with Christian, helping him create a childhood no child should ever pass through. She’s also a friend of Vanessa, a friend turned sister. Caught in between selfish and being selfless, what do you think Gina would do? Christian meeting Vanessa is quite coincidental. He felt things stir in him that he never knew he possesses. Being in denial of his feelings, he met Gina, his worst nightmare. Gina seems to be the only one standing between his past and his future and at the same time, might also be a link. Would he fight for his inner peace and love?? Or will he accept that he doesn’t deserve to love and be loved?
Becca_pearl · 12.6K Views
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