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After spending twelve years loving Damien, Elena walks away and marries his billionaire rival, Nikolai, when Damien chooses his childhood sweetheart over her during a deadly shooting on their anniversary. But when Damien realizes too late that Elena was the woman he truly wanted, will she return to him,or choose the rival who never made her feel like a second choice?

What would you do if you got pregnant by the CEO you hated? Caroline's life takes an unexpected turn when, the same day she is denied the student loan she applied for, she finds her boyfriend and his best friend together in her bed. Depressed, she ends up at a bar with a co-worker who consoles her, and it is there that she argues with a handsome man she bumps into. She never expects him to be the multimillionaire CEO who bought the hotel where she works, and for that reason, she gets fired days later. When she becomes unemployed, she runs out of opportunities, and that makes her take desperate measures such as donating her eggs without even thinking that a mistake would make her get pregnant by the CEO she detests, turning her life upside down. She must make the most important decision of her life, but he doesn't make it easy for her.

“Dance!” She seductively swayed her body and bit her lips before closing her eyes to feel the s*xy rhythm of the music from her earphones. Her body moved on its own like it was accompanying the s*xy song. She’s in the kitchen, drinking some milk when she suddenly felt like dancing. She’s sure that nobody would see her since she was the only person who was left in the house. “Ooh baby…” She mumbled, harmonizing the song desirably. She was only wearing her black short shorts and a lose white shirt paired with a fluffy slippers. She didn’t care if her long black hair was messy, after all, she was alone at the moment. She continued dancing sexily as the music climbed up to its climax. Her fingers traced her curves as her butt swayed alluringly. It crawled up to her nape and slowly untie her hair clip which made her hair fell and scatter. As she slowly opened her eyes after turning around, her body froze. Her hands that were busy touching her messy hair stopped midway. Shock was written on her face. She straightened her back and stood normally when she saw her dad with his dumbfounded expression. But it didn’t stop there, he’s with his business partners. Sh*t! “L-lets go to the g-garden.” Her dad utterly said and awkwardly walked away. She looked down when she felt embarrassed. D*mn! She was sure that all of them saw her, dancing like an idiot with her eyes closed. After nearly a minute, she lifted her head and was about to go upstairs when her eyes landed to someone that she wanted to forget. Someone whom she wanted to burry for the past three years. Him, staring at her intently from the kitchen door. His fascinating grey eyes scanned her yet the rapid movements of his Adams apple bothered her more. She watched how his slender fingers adjusted his tie before he walked away. He was not so close earlier but she could still smell his addictive manly scent. It was him! One of the most handsome and powerful Ceo in the world. A hot yet cold man that both men and women aim to have. Black De Villa, ------- her ruthless ex-husband.

Helen fled on her wedding day because she was a firm believer in love. She ran away from her family and everything familiar to her, hoping to begin a new life. But she had no idea that the man she left at the altar would one day come looking for her—to take revenge and make her endure the greatest suffering she could ever imagine. Years later, after having been subjected to countless humiliations, Helen returned—transformed into a different woman. Empowered, fearless, and filled with a burning desire to take revenge on the man who had hurt her so deeply. What neither of them expected, however, was that they had always been meant for each other. Do you believe in second chances? Do you believe in true love? Join me in this moving and intense story.

The story of The Poor Don revolves around Lorenzo Accardo, a powerful mafia boss who goes to great lengths to protect his family. However, when he is betrayed by some of his trusted associates and sent to prison, he escapes and decides to rebuild his criminal empire. He soon realizes that everything he had built has been lost during his absence, forcing him to start from scratch. To do this, he disguises himself as a poor beggar and operates in plain sight while secretly building his network and taking on his enemies. Despite facing challenges and betrayals, Lorenzo gains new allies and friends and emerges as a legend in the criminal underworld, achieving his core struggle of protecting his family, upholding his honor, and maintaining his grip on power. While rebuilding his empire, Lorenzo meets Bella, a beautiful woman whom he falls deeply in love with. However, their marriage was arranged to get Lorenzo's enemies closer to him, and Bella's failure to comply with their demands results in her being murdered. Lorenzo loses control and rages, but eventually sobers up, and his thoughts only carry Bella, whom he cared deeply for. Two years had passed and the War on the streets of Cobalt had died down. One Morning Lorenzo decided to step out to the streets where he used to disguise as a beggar and to his surprise, he sees a lady walking past him, who looks like the exact carbon copy of his lost girlfriend, Bella. After some investigations, Lorenzo discovers that Bella is alive but has lost her memories due to the struggles she went through on the night she was taken away. Slowly but surely, Bella's memories start coming back, and she goes back to Lorenzo, who finds his joy and peace once again. They finally get married and live a happy family. In the end, Lorenzo reflects on his journey and the sacrifices he had to make to reach the top with his wife, Bella. The Poor Don emphasizes that appearances can be deceiving, and true power comes not from wealth or status but from one's own intelligence, resourcefulness, and loyalty.

Jay had always known, that Daphne was the only woman for him. He had to leave town without a word, not informing her. Now he is back in town, to see Daphne with a baby. He has to do everything possible to find out, if the child belongs to him. He fell In love with the child at first sight, and fell deeper in love with the baby's mother. Does the child belong to him? Did she date some else while he was away? All these questions hover over Jay's head and He can't wait to find out. Daphne had been devastated to hear from people on the street that Jay, whom she was dating, packed up and left town without a word to her. Now that he was back In town, he is trying to seek her out. Will Daphne accept Jay back Into her life? Will his betrayal of not telling her before he left town bring back painful memories? Is she willing to tell Jay who the baby's father is?

Vela Shiran dreamed of becoming a great healer, a scholar of herbs. But instead, she was forced into an arranged marriage to save her family’s name. Or so she thought. When her groom dies suddenly, her cruel future mother-in-law demands the wedding must still go on to protect her image. Now Vela is married to a ghost, locked away with only a statue for a husband, and made to live a life of silence, sorrow, and pain. The only one who treats her like a person is her servant, Kelen. Kind, loyal… and hiding a secret of his own. As they grow closer and fall into a secret love, Vela must face the truth: Kelen isn’t who she thinks he is. If anyone finds out about them, it could cost them everything. But what hurts more being betrayed by the man she loves, or living without him?

What are the aspirations of a student who has just graduated and attained the title of Grand Master? Travel with warriors to tame evil dragons? Personally delve into and explore ancient alchemy? Fight against unknown evil witchcraft? ... Arthur Adams responded coldly, "I'm sorry, but I have a piece of land at home that needs to be inherited." 　　The quiet, secluded town of Lanturn became lively and hospitable with Arthur's arrival. 　　The king's attendants came to visit every few days, cowardly knights came to inquire about the way of the warrior, and the church's priests came seeking healing remedies. 　　Not to mention the magical creatures in the Lanturn Forest. 　　Elves, werewolves, goblins, witches... 　　"Mr. Arthur, I want to buy some radishes that will make me remember everything I eat." "Mr. Arthur, I want to buy some melons that will cure my stutter!" "Mr. Arthur, I want to borrow your griffin for a ride!" "Mr. Arthur, I want to buy some coloured wool for decoration." 　　The great wizard proudly replied, "What's wrong with that? Isn't it normal for vegetables grown by a great wizard to have some magic?" 　　The army of monsters below Lantun Town was getting impatient. If Arthur were here, the monsters wouldn't be able to wait! 　　"So, is that great wizard still farming?" 　　The monsters, who thought they were well-disguised, sneaked into the human world to gather information. 　　The idle, wandering farming Great Mage casually replied, "Why don't you ask the magical Mr. Arthur?" 　　The monster was forced to help Arthur plough the land for three months. 　　The hardworking and kind Arthur kindly said, "I don't mind having more helpers to help me farm." 　　It is said that the great wizard has three hobbies: reading, farming, and taking walks. Reading earned him the title of great wizard, farming brought him spiritual joy, and as for taking walks, does finding his own younger sister count? From then on, the great wizard’s farming tasks increased by one. He planted a tree covered in rainbows for his younger sister, Modi.

On Margaret's wedding day, she got disapointed because her husband didn't show up for the wedding. This could have led to her death if not for a man that has followed her to the ocean. She discovers that she is pregnant after being r*p*d by some men on her way from work ( the reason Ferdinard didn't show up for the wedding). Her mother left her, leaving her to face her most difficult times alone with a stranger. Margaret determines to bring the rapists to book even after seven years. As the search for the culprit continues, her fiance's mother suspects that Margaret's daughter is her granddaughter. What will happen when everyone knows the truth? Will Margaret allow her fiance to be detained or will she mend her relationship with her first lover?

Step into a world where the sun always sets, and the shadows hold secrets. This collection of fifty razor-sharp tales takes you from the humid, bustling streets of Bangkok to the rain-swept moors of Yorkshire, each story a masterclass in the unexpected. A London con man thinks a 72-year-old widow is an easy mark for his scheme. He learns too late that she has a far more… final investment strategy. Two friends seek eternal love in the Bangkok night, but discover that some promises leave a permanent mark. An idyllic English farm hides a gruesome secret, and its value plummets with every body found. The "Thai and Chill" restaurant is the talk of the town, thanks to its inexplicably improving massaman curry, even as its staff begin to vanish. And a simple act of kindness in a local café—a meal for a tramp—unlocks a mystery decades old, where a faded photograph and a kettle full of blood reveal a terrifying truth. Sixty One stories. Sixty one twists. Sixty one reasons to sleep with the light on. Delve into this anthology of dark fiction, where nothing is as it seems and every turn of the page leads to a chilling, and often shocking, conclusion. Perfect for fans of The Twilight Zone, Tales of the Unexpected, and short, punchy horror.