Catherine Cookson

[WARNING: MATURE CONTENT] High School Kings and Queens Season 1, Volume 1 Synopsis: At Ivory High, Six students face an intense battle not just in academics, but in life. Secrets, family backgrounds, friendships, teen love, and the thirst for fame drive the competition. A once-ignored student rises to fame in mysterious ways, stirring opposition and igniting a fierce academic and social war. As tensions rise, the fight for the coveted titles of King and Queen of Ivory High becomes more dangerous, pulling everyone into a high-stakes game. Follow this Jaw dropping teen drama as rivalries heat up, alliances are tested, and deadly plots unfold in the quest for power. In the end, only the strongest will claim the throne, while others risk losing everything they have owned all this why. Excerpt: Abigail strolled through the elegantly designed corridor, her mind calculating her next move. She had to rise from the wretched status she currently held. Suddenly, a foul odor invaded her senses, followed by cruel laughter. It was Lucy Alexandria, her sworn enemy, flanked by her clique. Kneeling in front of them was Catherine, a girl covered in filth, with more being dumped on her. "A worthless being like you should die. You don’t belong here," Lucinda spat, rage twisting her features. She raised a stick to strike Catherine, but Abigail stepped forward, her voice icy. "Touch her, and you’ll face a painful demise." Note: This novel is rated 18+ and intended for mature readers only. Update Schedule: Daily updates. Delays may occur due to exams or school, but rest assured—mass releases will follow.

Micheal was in love with Barbra because of the genuine love that Barbra has shown him for sometime.But he once dated Racheal who cheated on him several times after getting pregnant for him.Reachel tried to seduce Michael by buying him expensive things, loving him, trying to have sex with him and so many other things,all this made Micheal to have feelings for Racheal but he already loved barbra.At a time reachel threatened to expose Micheal with her baby but Michael kept on begging raechel .Barbra never knew about it until Micheal told her in tears.Barbra was also in love with Micheal,but her outstanding beauty,sexy appearance and her great intelligence attracted many men who tried to seduce her to date them.Many single and married men will buy her gift but She declined their request while some continued to try different ways of seducing and dating her.This lead to the black mail of her first lover Micheal.This was planned out by Asensio and he was using one of Barbra's staff named Catherine as a spy.Barbra became hurt and disappointed at micheal.As time went on Asensio started becoming more of a closer friend to barbra.But Barbra is a principled person,she never dated anyone until she confirmed that micheal has sincere changed by improving in his attitude.These were the promise she told Michael earlier on.During this period,barbra observed that Asensio is no the person she taught he was,she noticed that Asensio is not sincere in improving on his attitude like Micheal.She notice that Asensio cheats by sleeping with other women.This made Barbra not to trust Asensio.She began to miss those sweet memories of micheal,she missed the honesty, faithfulness and sincerity that Micheal have towards learn and developing good habits.This made her to believe that Micheal can still be honest, faithful and sincere as long as he is really improving in his attitude.Barbra then assign a spy to monitor the new life style of Micheal to know whether he has improved through a sincere heart.Barbra later noticed that he has improved,she apologized to Micheal for the accusation and they became lovers again.Barbra asked Micheal a question,he said why didn't you move on with your life when I was no more dating you.Micheal laughed and he replied that it is because he knew that she will not just date another person but you will first confirm if my sincerity towards continuous improvement is still in me like you said .Barbra continued to believe that Micheal can still improve on himself to become a better person.Her trust in Micheal was never based on perfection but it was based on continuous improvement to become more honest and faithful to her.As time went on,more obstacles kept on coming as Micheal's mother was also kidnapped and his life was threatened by enemies so that he can leave barbra alone.But Micheal and Barbra remained strong in their relationship.

What would you do if you found yourself in a situation whereby you're forced to marry someone whom you know nothing about. someone who doesn't care about you at all? That is the exact situation Catherine Mckellen found herself. A young beautiful woman and daughter to a businessman finds herself between a rock and a hard place when she's forced to marry a billionaire CEO she knows nothing about. Dive in and discover how they both deal with each other even with their striking differences as they live under the same roof. will they be able to put up with each other?

WARNING Slow burn book Did you forget about me so soon?....... I told you it was a mistake, I didn't mean for any of it to happen?.... Catherine said in a frustrated manner. You didn't mean for it to happen but you finance did. He said as His mouth split onto a broad-toothed smile......... Reality hit her like a high-speed train. She felt herself being knocked off balance and then falling into a deep abyss. Anger, sadness, embarrassment – they swelled within her and threatened to undo her at the seams. She glared at him, fists clenched, feet unmoving......... ............................ Catherine is innocent, strong-willed and a tad emotional. She is a beautiful and loving lady, up until she was used as a tool of exchange by her fiance and was bitterly betrayed by her cousin(Chloe). She sacrificed her dignity, freedom and other rights to seek vengeance and take back her father's company, which was in possession of her uncle and under the mercy of her disloyal fiance. She agreed to a contract marriage and found herself entangled in a stream of emotions. Battling love,death and lots of drama, find out if she loving Kelvin really is a risk worth taking. I Agree.....she said as he turned around What took you so long.....He said with a smirk I had to think about it......She answered Let's get married........He said

While grieving at her husband Shane’s grave, Bella Catherine notices a dying dog in the distance. Drawn to it, she discovers the animal’s lifeless body and something horrifying within—a blood-soaked diary lodged inside its stomach. Despite her fear, Bella feels compelled to take the Red Dairy home, unknowingly stepping into a world of dark magic and chilling secrets.

Since her birth, Lovie Crown, a wealthy girl leading a miserable life, has been detested by her father, who blamed her for her mother's death. After her father married Catherine West, her life took a turn for the worst. She met the aloof CEO Damon Gold as a result of her stepmother's plot, and he promised to never again allow her to suffer.

Kevin, an ordinary modern individual, accidentally crosses over to a magical and mysterious world filled with strange creatures. In this new realm, he discovers that he has been bound to a mysterious system known as "The Divine Gift System," marking the beginning of his extraordinary journey in another world. The system bestows upon him four main abilities: Translation, Analysis, Copy, and Cultivation. With these capabilities, Kevin can communicate with any intelligent race, analyze and master magic, copy skills, and cultivate at an unprecedented rate. His life in another world starts in a primeval forest, where he encounters Bella, a system spirit who claims to be the God of Time, and Gurgle, a seemingly weak but potentially powerful Demon Slime. Under Bella's guidance, Kevin learns how to use the system's abilities and begins his path of growth. He must not only enhance his strength but also face the challenges of another world, including hunting magical beasts to strengthen himself and even engaging in combat with the world's mighty beings. In a twist of fate, he rescues a Saint-level female mage named Catherine·Kalomun, adding more color to his life. As his power grows, Kevin gradually uncovers the secrets of another world and the true reason for his transmigration. He must not only survive in this world but become strong, explore the unknown realms of this world, and his little angel, Gurgle, plays a significant role in his adventures, becoming an indispensable partner.

Markus Flair lives in a world shrouded with mystery having a very small percent of it being explored by humans. What has been explored coincidentally was done by his own Father the legendary adventurer titled ‘Pathfinder’ Ethan Flair, who explored until he was forced to stop by the place known as The White Wall. Ethan despite his achievements was scum and an awful Father but an even worse husband, when his wife and Markus’ mother Catherine fell ill Ethan disappeared to adventure once more leaving Markus and his sick mother to fend for themselves. After the death of his big hearted and kind Mother, fueled by hatred for his Father he set himself two goals being to venture past The White Wall and to have his Father fall by his own hands. He sets out on his journey across the incredibly dangerous landscapes, picking up precious companions and comrades along the way.

"Fractured Truth" When dedicated investigator Jason saves Lila from a hit-and-run, he doesn’t realize he’s stepping into a world of lies and illusions. Lila, hired as an assistant at Jason’s firm, seems innocent, but her connection to Marcus, a powerful CEO with a hidden criminal empire, begins to unravel a dark web of secrets. Marcus, still haunted by the memory of a woman from his past who looks strikingly like Lila, becomes obsessed with her. As Jason investigates Marcus’s underworld dealings, he finds a hidden vault containing evidence that could bring down an entire network of corruption. But Lila’s mysterious ties to Marcus—and her own agenda—force Jason to question her loyalty. Is she a pawn, or is she playing her own dangerous game? As the lines blur between friend and foe, Victor, Marcus’s secretive partner, and Catherine, an influential player with her own motives, emerge, complicating the path to the truth. With his heart torn between duty and growing feelings for Lila, Jason must navigate betrayal, deception, and mounting danger. Each revelation shatters the carefully constructed illusions around him, forcing him to confront the depths of Marcus’s influence and the truth about Lila. In "Fractured truth," love and trust are fragile, and the truth comes with a heavy price. Jason must decide how far he’s willing to go to expose the secrets buried beneath the surface—or risk losing everything to the illusions that surround him.

Catherine Parker who lived a lonely life after being abandoned by her mother, falls in a loophole of obsessive one sided love with Darrius Astor. Unbeknownst to her, that he is more than aware of her obsession. What will become of her schemes once she finds out that in this mouse and cat chase, she is the one being chased?

Synopsis: Catherine tells my story, but it's not the whole truth. She sees my heart but not what I feel. Adam knows my desires and the dreams, he dares not to speak. My story is one of passion, longing, and heartbreak. I search for the one who will set my soul ablaze but in my search, I find only heartbreak and tears. They tell my story, but I know it is not the truth. The truth is hidden in the secrets of my soul..

Meet Raze, a secretive billionaire accustomed to obtaining whatever his heart desires. Yet, despite his wealth and power, an unshakeable sense of incompleteness nags at him, propelling him on a quest to fill the void. His world shatters when tragedy strikes and he loses his brother in a devastating accident. Blamed by his grief-stricken parents, Raze grapples with profound guilt and sorrow, his once vibrant smile fading into the shadows of his pain. A titan in multiple industries from clothing and investments to spirits and gaming with Texno. Raze commands respect and admiration, yet finds himself emotionally detached, seemingly impervious to the affections of those around him. That is until Catherine enters the picture. Catherine, a beacon of joy and resilience, embraces life with unwavering positivity despite her own trials. Hailing from a provincial town, she dreams of progress while cherishing the simple pleasures life offers. As fate orchestrates their paths, Catherine seizes an opportunity to work in the bustling city, landing a position within the billionaire's realm. Little do they know, their encounter holds the potential to unravel the mysteries of their intertwined destinies.

Catherine Smith dies in an accident in 1990 and is reborn back in 1980. She found herself ten years in the past, at a critical moment when her family’s business is about to be taken over by her uncle, Henry Smith. Determined to use this second chance, Catherine sets out to reclaim her rightful inheritance and protect her family from harm. Armed with memories from her previous life and modern business knowledge, Catherine begins to make her mark in the business world. She meets a talented young lawyer, Jack Wilson, and together they fight against her greedy uncle and other business adversaries. Throughout this journey, Catherine faces not only business challenges, but also family conflicts and emotional entanglements. As time goes on, Catherine gradually gains control of the family business and achieves great success in the corporate world. However, she realizes that true happiness lies not just in wealth and power, but in family harmony and love. In the end, Catherine not only reclaims her inheritance but also finds her true purpose in life.

A sudden and inexplicable transformation has caused the entire global population to be reborn in the struggle for survival on the Continent of Overlord. Each person reborn on the Continent of Overlord is randomly reincarnated as a species - some come to life as weeds only to be trampled to death by passing monsters, while others emerge as dominant beings like dragons, naturally ruling the skies... The Dark Creatures invade this other world with reckless abandon, instilling fear and dread across the realm. Reborn the night before the transition to the Continent of Overlord, Charles activates the Zerg Clan System, becoming the Overlord of the Zerg Clan! While others are still grappling with the darkness of the Continent of Overlord, Charles has already constructed a fortress spanning the entirety of Zerg Clan territory and casually wipes out countless Dark Creatures with a burger in one hand and a cola in the other. ... 【Ding! A female has been detected as 100% loyal to the Host. The Zerg Clan System is awakening!】 Zerg Queen Catherine: "Master, I've just bought a very thin nightgown. Would you like to experience it personally?" Snake Queen Medusa: "Master, I've already trained these troops for you. When will you train with me?" Snake Emperor Yggdrasil: "Cursed Medusa, don't think of stealing my master!" Elf Goddess Eve: "Silence, all of you! I'm the only true queen, you all are just concubines." While everyone else struggles to survive and defend against the Dark Creatures... Only Charles raises the divine flame, waging war across the stars! ---------------------- Update Daily! 9 AM PST Please show your support if you enjoy the story! How can you show your support? Gift Power Stone! 150=1 bonus chapter 200=2 bonus chapters 500=3 bonus chapters Bonus release will drop the following week!

Catherine's riveting journey as she reinvents herself in the glittering yet cutthroat world of Hollywood. Since 1993, Catherine has been a consistent contender for the Academy Awards, though she seldom attends the ceremonies, preferring to avoid the anxiety and potential disappointment of losing. Renowned for creating perfect roles for many stars, Catherine credits her success to a mysterious spark of inspiration.

Catarina is a young woman born and raised in one of the many villages scattered throughout the forest. Her daily life is dense and filled with frustrations, especially when contrasted with D'haime, the nerve center of the villages and the primary life goal for those living outside of it. Catarina grapples with doubts about her ability to be part of D'Haime, and her insecurity about venturing into the civilization of **Golksel** divides her actions. She finds herself in various situations that challenge her ambitions and affections. It's a complex journey for Catarina as she navigates her desires and uncertainties in this richly woven setting.

Catherine, a beautiful, young girl lives with her mum in an apartment downtown. She is uninterested in love and believes all men are bad. Things begin to take a new turn after she joins working with the Kingsley family to fill in for her ailing mum. There, she meets Sebastien one of the young but cold sons of the family who does not like to associate with people or care about their feelings. Find out through the exhilarating chapters why Catherine is uninterested in men and how she is able to change Sebastien, bringing out a sense of warmth in him. Also, how Sebastien changes her idea about men, stays by her side at her most difficult moment and brings out the happiness Catherine never thought lies in her.

Catherine and Kyla are friends from the same University. They get engaged to Ryan and Gregory, who are also friends at the same University. With a close bond of friendship, they plan to inform their parents of their engagements on the same day. This plan however fails as Catherine's parents prefer a man like Gregory for their daughter, and on the other hand, Kyla's father wants Ryan because of the benefits he stands to gain since Lord Aredian (Ryan's father) is the chairman of the company he works with. Lord Aredian however has a different plan for his son. He pairs him up with Sophia Walker, the only daughter of the president of Walker Airlines, with whom he was to sign a contract with. The four friends are on the verge of loosing their partners, so they make plans to play along with their parents' demands but elope with their lovers later. They resorted to a fake marriage as the only way to be with their true loves until evil schemes birthed by betrayal, deception and greed to take over the companies entrusted to Ryan comes to light, and the culprit is one whom they had trusted so much.

The twin sisters, Catherine and Caroline, robbed an old ancestral house out of pressing necessity. Unfortunately they were caught empty handed by the owner himself and his bodyguards. To avoid jail time, something needs to be in exchange for their freedom. What happened next...? A tumultuous, intense and passionate love story between Catherine and the owner named John began to take shape in each chapters of the story. ~~~~~ For John, his first encounter with Catherine was embroiled with lust, not proper and wasn't even built on a solid ground. He thought he already lost her. But he nurtured and kept her memory alive in his mind. How many times he was willing to chase the woman he loves? For Catherine, she met John for the first time in a cruel stroke of destiny.Something happened between them. But he left a lasting impression on her. He was her first kiss, the first guy she was physically intimate with. But he wasn't even her boyfriend! He was just a stranger that appeared in her life once, but the imprint he left on her body, his gentleness and his generosity was bound to hunt her forever. How long she can deny the true beating of her heart? In another time their path was destined to cross again... ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ *** This novel is controversial, gripping and addicting! But more importantly you will be amazed of one man's enduring love for one woman 'till the very end. It's rare to find a guy who's love for a woman can endure the test of time... ~The cover is not mine, made by Nat Mordon. ~My Other novels in this site~ * Hot Romance With The Vampire~ Completed * The Beauty And The Wolf ~ Completed. * The Vampire's Love~ You Are My Destiny ~ Demon's~Vampires~Shapeshifter~ Completed. * Hidden Husband: Beloved Wife ~ Completed~ Contemporary Romance * The Last Embrace~ (Completed) Vampire Fantasy Romance, 472 chapters. * Sweet Surrender: The CEO's Second Wife~ (Completed) Contemporary Romance. * The Tale of Three Sisters ~ (Completed) Fantasy Romance~Adventure.

Catherine Winters is one of the most successful businesswomen in the national market of Country X. Warner Woods is one of her company's directors. When her parents put Athy in a difficult spot, she has no other choice but to marry. The problem is, who? When Warner and her accidently kiss, she hatches up a plan: to pretend to marry him and cut off their engagement in a year. She is surprised to find that Warner seeks nothing from this agreement, apart from a few things that they make into rules: 1. Both of them must live together and they both must be home before midnight every night. 2. They must have breakfast and dinner together every night (unless there is a real emergency). In that case, the other partner must bring the other party food and eat with them. 3. They mustn't see anyone else during the year-long period. 4. Their relationship must remain a secret, no matter what. Will Athy be able to get through the year without her parents finding out about her fake fiancé? Or will their contract become a reality?

MATURE CONTENT (21+) *WPC #183 Female Lead - Flash Marriage to the Prince Bronze Winner Albert Louis Duke of Hamilton met Annabelle Taylor, making the two of them accidentally bound by the past and entered into a palace full of conflicts and power struggles. They are also connected with Prince Harry and Princess Catherine. Involved in the twists and turns of royal politics. Apart from the conflict between the kingdoms, they also have an interesting love story. Annabelle, Harry and Catherine’s struggles make them even stronger.

Sent back in time through an ancient sundial to the land of ancient Egypt, Catherine becomes entangled the mysteriously handsome Boy King, Tutankhamun. With Egypt at war against apposing lands and becoming the bride of an ancient Egyptian Pharaoh, can Christine uncover the truth to the unsolved mystery of his death? Can Catherine return back to her own time?

"In a world of family traditions and billionaire expectations, Jerry Bernard finds himself at a crossroads. With the weight of his father's legacy bearing down on him, he concocts a daring plan – a fake marriage with Catherine, a loyal employee. As their charade unfolds, love unexpectedly enters the equation, complicating Jerry's already precarious situation. But as Jerry and Catherine's hearts entwine, dark forces conspire against their union. Cynthia, the cunning stepmother, and Daniel, the scheming stepbrother, will stop at nothing to thwart their love and deny Jerry his birthright. In this high-stakes tale of love, loyalty, and family feuds, the question lingers: Will Jerry and Catherine's love conquer all, or will the sinister plots of Cynthia and Daniel prevail?"

A working man tackling some twisting situations that unfold in front of him, when he discovers that his wife is in an affair with someone. Alex works as the senior hacker in one of the most famous private intelligence agency. His wife Catherine seems to have an affair with a random guy, Steve. Or, that is what it seems to be happening. Alex is a brilliant guy, who faces his problems wisely. He finds that Steve targeted him, by using his wife as a bait. Why is Steve targeting Alex? Who is Steve? What about the affair? Find out the answers by diving into this thriller- pool!?

“Catherine is the sole heiress to a wealthy family. She grew up surrounded by luxurious food, fine clothes, and was surrounded by servants. However, things took a turn she never expected – she was not her parents' biological daughter. The real daughter of the Kate family has now returned. 20 years ago, at the hospital where she was born, the nurse mistook her for another child. She was just the daughter of an ordinary family. "Catherine, you don't have to call me Grandpa anymore," her once amiable grandfather said calmly. "I propose to kick Catherine out of the family. She is only an outsider and has no right to inherit the family property," Catherine's uncle said coldly. “I’m sorry, Catherine. We owe Millie too much. We made her suffer so much. Now we have to give her more love.” Her parents said something apologetic, but they never looked at Catherine while saying it. Their eyes stayed on Millie the whole time. Catherine smiled. "There's no need to apologize. I should be the one apologizing. As an outsider, I allowed the Kate family to raise me for so many years without any compensation. I'll return what I owe you. Goodbye." Catherine turned and walked out of the Kate household without looking back. Her family banished her, and her former siblings refused to talk to her because she was not the true heiress, but what did it matter? "Boss, I heard that the Kate Family kicked you out of the house! They're asking for it. Should we send someone to ruin the Kate Family?” The leader of the Coven said. "Chairman, as long as you agree, I will bankrupt the Kate family within a month," one of the heads of the world's top financial groups called. "Lady Catherine, do we need to impose legal sanctions on the Kate family?" An official who was in charge of the Kate family's black market asked coldly. She might be a fake heiress, but she was a true queen.

In the enchanting world of showbiz, where dreams intertwine with reality, actress Catherine and fashion director Thomas found themselves bound together in a contractual marriage. Theirs was a union forged not by love, but by a mutual desire for convenience and public image. As the lights shimmered and cameras flashed, they played the perfect couple, their smiles masking the emptiness within. Yet, beneath the glitz and glamour of their extravagant lifestyle, a delicate dance unfolded. Catherine, with her captivating beauty and relentless ambition, yearned for true love, while Thomas, a master of disguise, hid his wounded heart behind a facade of indifference. Together, they navigated the treacherous waters of fame, their scripted romance blurring the lines between truth and fiction.

Princess Catherine Foxstep is in line for the coveted throne of the Roseview when a visiting princess Christina causes her to fall in love. But Christina has no interest in her from what Catherine can tell, until she finds out the real reason why Christina was sent to the Roseview by their father. But with Catherine's father insisting on a beneficial marriage between her and an arranged prince, will Catherine ever get a chance to fall in love with Christina?

Only a one-month marriage, Dale Prieto already decided to annul his marriage with Catherine Fernandez. With a reason, Catherine cheated on him. But upon the signing of annulment paper, Catherine learned about her true feelings towards Dale. But it's too late, Dale wasn't listening to her anymore. After two years, Catherine met Dale again. But this time, she is determined to chase back her one month husband. ****************************** I do not own the picture. Credits to the rightful owner.

EVERY DAY THE SAME THING Catherine works the same schedule every morning and night. Every day she worked hard to manage her business, her private life, and love life. Or lack thereof. She’s the average modern girl in a modern world, only she’s too busy to focus on fixing her lack of romance. UNTIL TODAY The unthinkable happens. While she’s swiping on Tind3r, the world fades away and she wakes up to find herself on Erlias, a world full of creatures from the human imagination. Three men appear, Gunther, Zion, and Silas, and all three claims to be her husbands! What is an Intirmate and what does it have to do with her? Why was she the one picked to be the Tatiana? And why does a single touch from one of the three men turn her legs to jelly? Complete version available on Amazon!