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"Professor, I'd like to apply for the Starlight Project." Winona Jensen's voice cuts through the silence of the room.On the other end of the line, David Langley is surprised. "Winona, didn't you turn it down last time because of your boyfriend? What changed your mind all of a sudden? You're aware that this is a classified project, right? Once you commit, you'll be entirely isolated from the outside world for a full five years. You really need to think this through."Winona had made the call after coming to a decision, so her tone is firm. Seeing how determined she is, David relents."Well, if you're sure, then come to the university and sign the agreement. The project starts in two weeks. Someone will come to pick you up then. You and your boyfriend seem pretty close, so make sure you talk to him properly about all this." 
During her five years of marriage, Teresa Sutton has selflessly devoted herself without complaint.
She raises her child, is respectful of her in-laws, and gives her husband ample personal space.
Yet, her selfless dedication earns her a husband who keeps a lover on the side. He gifts her cars and houses. He arranges jobs for her. He kisses and hugs her. He even gives her piggyback rides.
Hoping to make her straying husband settle down, Teresa decides to try for a second child.
She thinks Cameron Langdon's willingness to have a second child with her means he acknowledges her identity as Mrs. Langdon. Instead, the reality is that her husband fears the risks of childbirth for his young lover, so he makes Teresa the breeding tool.
Despite losing her husband, Teresa thinks she at least has her daughter for company. However, her own flesh and blood she raised has also become someone else's snuggle buddy.
In the end, Teresa loses all feelings in an instant. She terminates her second pregnancy and is determined to get a divorce. She wants neither her husband nor her daughter.
While Teresa waits for the divorce formalities to be processed, her husband, who once never came home, now corners her in the living room.
"I thought we'd have a second child?" 

"S-Save me!" Roxanne ran desperately, pushing her body to its limits as she feared for her life. Her eyes darted across the vast woods, searching for the apparition she had seen before she took to her heels. Then she saw it, the thing which relentlessly pursued her. The shadow resembled something she had never seen before, a man, a beast, she had no idea. The only certainty she had left was the fact that it was after her. "Someone... Someone help me!" She cried. Her voice was lost in the large expanse of dried barks and wilted branches. The snowy field of thorns and the cold winds of winter seemed to swallow her entire being, almost like it choked her. Her breathing became uneven as she panted due to exhaustion, yet she couldn't stop running. Doing so would mean her end. As she dashed through the cold and snowy path, she could hear it getting closer. "Grrrrrrrrrrrr" The sound sent shivers down her spine. She willed herself with every fiber of her being not to look behind her for the fear of what she might see. She could feel it's gaze on her, she could hear the sound of it's growl. Roxanne could sense her pursuer's nearing proximity as she fled for her life. Many questions raced through her mind, but she didn't have the luxury to answer any of them. The only thing at the forefront of her mind was survival. ~ Coming to her grandma's in the woods for Christmas after an heated argument with her mom, Roxanne has never thought she would experience something like this. "Mine" The voice roared. 
Lily Brooks grew up in the countryside with her grandmother. Her father went missing when she was a child, and her mother remarried. She ends up becoming what others would call a ruffian—she plays hooky, drinks herself silly, and gets into fights.When she turns 19, her mother, Susan Mckay, takes her to her stepfather's home. Susan tells her, "You should be honored that we're allowing you to marry the son of the Laurier family in your sister's place. Remember to make the most of this opportunity."To Susan, Lily is nothing but a worthless piece of shit. She's something that can be sacrificed to reap more benefits.Everyone knows that Loid Laurier, the son of the Laurier family, has changed drastically since becoming critically ill. Not only has his personality changed, but his good looks have also been destroyed. The doctors say he only has two years to live.To everyone's surprise, he is miraculously cured after marrying Lily. Things start to change everywhere. It's not until someone investigates something that happened a few years ago that they accidentally discover Lily's true identity…Everyone's jaws drop at the revelation—Lily is actually someone beyond powerful! 



Bonnie Shepard, a country girl, is the talk of the town. Rumors say she's a loser who loves fighting and fooling around.Her fiancé dumps her, and the esteemed Knight family distances themselves, causing the Shepards no small embarrassment. But when the world uncovers her true identity as the nation's leading researcher, everyone is awed.To their surprise, she's not only a math genius, but also a chess prodigy, a medical guru, and a kickboxing expert, outshining even the wealthiest tycoon on the Forbes list.Prominent figures and affluent heirs vie openly for her affection."Bonnie, will you marry me? I'm fit, and I’m the most romantic and considerate partner you'll ever find. Hell, I'll even handle all the household chores!""Bonnie, choose me, please? My family owns a mine, and you can buy anything you want!" Ivor Knight, the CEO who once spurned her, regrets it so much that he can only say, "Fuck off, okay? She's mine!" 
Kyra caressed her growing belly—she was finally pregnant with her best friend Nathan's child after three years of marriage. But when she returned home with the happy news, her Alpha husband was on his knees, begging her to end their bond."Sophia is back," Nathan’s voice raw with guilt. "My fated mate."Heartbroken, Kyra agreed to dissolve their union, hiding her pregnancy to avoid burdening him. Yet when she tried to leave, Nathan refused to let go. "Can't we at least stay friends?"She wrenched her wrist free. "You lost that right."Nathan didn't understand these feelings until Kyra was gone and then he knew this wasn't just friendship. This was love. And he'd fight to get her back.Then he appeared—Kieran, Kyra's stepbrother and the infamous Alpha from Raven Shadow Pack. He kept her captive, craving every inch of her."We're siblings,"Kyra gasped.His teeth scraped the mating mark on her neck as he growled."'Not by blood.Run from him all you want, little wolf. But you belong to me now."Trapped between two impossible loves—where does Kyra truly belong? 



Throughout the six years of her marriage, Wendy Sanders pours herself into caring for her husband and son. However, she is only repaid with heartbreak when her son makes a birthday wish for a "new mommy".Her husband brushes it off. "Kids say the darndest things."Yet, in truth, he's tangled up with the very woman their son wants to be his new mother!Wendy decides she's had enough. She grants them both their wish and files for divorce.Everyone says she won't last a month on her own. They say she'll come crawling back, begging her husband and son for reconciliation.Even her own parents place all their love and attention on their adopted daughter. They bleed Wendy dry, then cast her aside without a second thought.The cousin she once saved with her own life now wishes she were dead, all for the sake of Jenna Sanders.Completely disillusioned, Wendy leaves to pursue advanced research.At first, her ex-husband and son don't care. But when they both fall ill, no one's there to look after them. Lying helpless in bed, they finally realize what they've lost.Three years later, Wendy returns with a vengeance. Her new drug shocks the world and earns her global acclaim as a rising star in the scientific community.Now, that once-arrogant father and son duo are out of their minds with regret."Wendy, I was wrong. Please forgive me…""Mommy, please don't leave me…"Even her biased, ungrateful parents fall to their knees in shame after being swindled out of everything by their beloved fake daughter. "Wendy, we were blind. Please forgive us."And the cousin who once wished her dead breaks down in bitter remorse after learning the truth—she was the one who saved his life all those years ago."Wendy, come home... I'll give you my life if you forgive me…" 


Upon living for 5000 years, he had witnessed the great battle between Alexander and Moros, Asclepius sampling all herbs, and Cassander harnessing nature to prevent floods. He had witnessed the rise and fall of numerous grand empires. Through the ages past, he persisted—just like a traveler, outside looking in.Once again returned to the present, he remained the discriminated son-in-law.The mother-in-law and sister-in-law despised him, while the stunning wife only gave him the cold shoulder. With his return, his destiny will never be the same as before.Possessing 5000 years of heritage, he was the man with unparalleled knowledge, perfect mastery of all arts, and unsurpassable by another human by any standards. 
Eleanor is Citadel's most spoiled and dazzling beauty. With just a glance, she can captivate any man, and it's said that admirers line up for her for miles. Yet, as the Hayes family's daughter, she didn't give them so much as a glance.Everything changes when her best friend throws down a challenge. "Eleanor, if you can win over my uncle Alexander, you can pick any car from my garage."Alexander Grant, the head of Grant Group, is cold, disciplined, and impossibly proud. He is the kind of man no socialite dares to approach. Rumor has it that not even the boldest socialite dares come near.Eleanor smiles. She has never failed to get what she wants, but even the most confident schemes can be upended by the twists of fate. 
At a dinner party, Tessa Yates hears Zachary Gomez say, "Tessa is indeed pretty. I only pursued her because of her resemblance to Wendy. I've been trying to find traces of Wendy in her over the years."
Only then does Tessa discover that she's nothing but a stand-in. That night, she dials a number she hasn't called in a long time. "Hi, Dad. I'll return home for the marriage alliance."
Later, Zachary sees the woman he's been dreaming of for days—it's at the engagement party for Tessa and Stephen Jacobson. He loses his mind.
…
On the day Tessa objects to the marriage alliance and runs away from home, Stephen stands before the window and lightly swirls his wine. The look in his eyes is unfathomable as he says, "You'll obediently return to me one day, Tess."
Rumor has it Stephen is cold, aloof, and uninterested in women. Tessa believes that to be true. It's only after she gets to know him that she finds out just how wild he is underneath his stoic appearance. 
"Underworld, Blood-pumping Street Fights, Ruthless Action, and an Absolute Kingpin."
I blind a local bully to defend the woman I love and spend three years in prison for it.
When I get out, she doesn't show up to welcome me. Instead, I receive her wedding invitation. She is marrying the same bully I took down for her.
The streets are wild, full of danger, and full of schemes.
Brothers stand by each other, but even brothers can betray each other. People turn on you when you need them most.
Loyalty sounds big, but heroes still fall. Some die before they ever see justice.
Power looks glorious, but one wrong step and everything burns down.
My name is Luca Hall. I grew up in Stonebrook. On the day I was born, a storm tore through the hills and woke a real beast. 









I've loved Chris Gildon for a decade, but all he says is, "You're boring as hell. I couldn't be any less interested in you."He turns and spends his days and nights with another woman.We've known each other for ten years, but nothing comes from our relationship. I decide that I don't want to be his second choice anymore.Later, I get engaged to someone else. Chris knocks on my door in the middle of the night. "Maddie…""What can I do for you, Mr. Gildon?"As soon as the words are out of my mouth, a man's sexy voice rings out from the bedroom. "Babe, where did you put my underwear?"Chris staggers and spits a mouthful of blood before me. Sometime after that, I see that he's posted a story on his Instagram. It writes, "Once you miss out on someone, it stays that way for life. She might love you now, but that doesn't mean she'll love you forever. So, appreciate her while you have her." 


BLURB"You never wanted me," Eva's voice trembled, but her gaze was steady as she glared at Maxmillan. "You were too blinded by your love for Sara to see the truth."Maximilian clenched his fists, his jaw tight. "You think I don’t regret it? Every moment, Eva. Every moment I spent hurting you..”"Hurting me?" she cut him off, her eyes filled with anger. "You ruined me, Max. You let my sister and step mother destroy me, and when I needed you most, you turned your back on me, you made me go through hell."His chest tightened. "I was wrong. I know that now, but...""But it’s too late," she snapped. "I’m not the helpless girl you left behind. I’ve come back for what's mine."Max’s voice softened, almost pleading. "And what if I’m part of what’s yours?"Eva's lips curled into a bitter smile. "Maybe. Or maybe I’ll destroy you the way you destroyed me."*******Forced into a loveless marriage to save her family's business, Eva endures cruelty from her husband, Maximilian, who believes she manipulated his grandfather into choosing her as his bride. Blinded by his love for her sister, Sara, Maximilian made Eva go through hell.Eva endures not only Maximilian's abuse but also the hurt and betrayal from her own family.Eva is framed for a tragedy and sent to prison, she’s rescued by a powerful and influencial figure who she never knew existed.Six years later, Eva returns. No longer the broken and helpless woman she once was, She is now a force to be reckoned with. She is back to seek revenge on all those who had made her life hell.Now, Maximilian regrets his mistakes and isn’t ready to let her go. Eva hold a secret that will shatter Maxmillan's world.What is that secret?Will Eva choose love and forgiveness, or will revenge be the only thing that can heal her broken heart? 
In this world, the line between what is taboo and what is desired is blurred, as you are taken on a journey through a steamy landscape of forbidden pleasure and carnal cravings. With each turn of the page, your senses will be awakened, and your deepest desires will be unleashed.In this collection of erotic shorts, you will be transported to a place where nothing is off-limits and where your wildest fantasies become a reality. From the seductive whispers of a stranger to the intimate touch of a lover, every encounter will leave you breathless and craving more.As you immerse yourself in this raunchy world, be prepared to experience every emotion, from lust and passion to heart-racing excitement and pure ecstasy. With each new experience, your own desires will be explored, as you are introduced to a diverse cast of characters, each with their own unique tale to tell.So, if you're ready to let your guard down and surrender to your most intimate desires, then fasten your seatbelt and get ready for the ride of your life. This collection of erotic shorts is guaranteed to take you on a journey unlike any other, where lust, sin, and sexual debauchery reign supreme.Just remember, this book is intended for mature readers only and contains graphic adult scenes, adult language, and situations that may not be suitable for young readers or sensitive minds. So, reader discretion is advised. 
The rumor said after being disfigured, Mr. Quinn became ruthless and killed two fianc é es, and no woman in the whole city dared to marry him. But Lila Cross married to him. "Woman, I'll protect you from now on. "" My mommy, no one dare to touch her now! "As soon as she got married, two cute little kids fought for her attention. Mr. Quinn threw them out the room and closed the door. "Wife, we should do our things now," Lila Cross was confused again. "I'm going to be the stepmother of two children?" The handsome man smiled. "First of all, you're the biological mother. Secondly, it's not two, it's three. 



Avery Langford finally gets pregnant after five years of marriage and 99 rounds of IVF.She carries the prenatal report home, ready to share the joy with her husband, Damien Whitlow, only to freeze outside the study when she hears him bantering with his friends."There are things Avery never knew. I faked her infertility report and made her go through 99 IVF attempts. The baby she's carrying isn't mine—it's Julian Whitlow's. And the truth is, the woman I've loved all along is Serena Langford."The shock hits Avery like a bucket of cold water, and Damien still keeps talking."Next week at our fifth-anniversary dinner, Grandpa will announce me as the heir. That's when I'll make sure everyone knows Avery's been sleeping with that bastard, Julian!"Avery trembles with rage, her whole body shaking. She crumples the report in her fist, pulls a number from her blocklist, and types, "Julian, I want to discuss a big deal." 
On their fifth anniversary, Gemma Hodge brings Theodore Barre home to meet her parents. But what he gives her is no ordinary gift.First, he ties her father to a chair and, right in front of the helpless man, rips Gemma's clothes off.Then, he leaves the door wide open, letting her frail, confused mother—lost to Alzheimer's—run straight into the storm.Rain lashes down as her mother stumbles into the street. The screech of a truck's brakes comes too late.Her father, still bound, watches helplessly as his wife's body crumples beneath the wheels. Then, powerless, he sees Gemma violated right before his eyes.Something inside him snaps. With a roar, he breaks free and leaps from the 23rd floor. His blood splashes into a sizzling oil pan at the food stall below. 
In the outskirts of Sydney, a place where the Mafia are the government, there was a boy called Calvin. He is a final-year student at Brimford University, Sydney, Australia. At twenty-nine, he has achieved what an eighty-year-old man cannot. He is a handsome guy with a lukewarm personality—not too cold, not too warm. He looks quite harmless, yet he is the leader and owner of "Leo Group," the most popular and dangerous mafia group in Australia.The name of this group sends shivers down people's spines. A mafia group known for its ruthless operations, you are inviting death if you mess with them.Calvin is basically a solitary person and doesn’t interact much with people. He is also the top student in the entire school.Dorothy is a fresher who was mistakenly assigned a course she didn’t want to study. All her attempts to change it were in vain. To make matters worse, the lecturers were all on vacation, and the course was not an ordinary one.Accepting her fate, she started looking for someone to teach her the course. There was no one who could help her except the lukewarm and isolated Calvin. Gathering all the courage she could muster, she approached him and told him her intentions. He agreed to help her but with a condition: he asked her to marry him. 

Cressida Ashworth gives up everything for love, even her life, yet her husband, Luther Strudwick, repays her devotion with one word."Disgusting."When she opens her eyes again, she's given three more months to live.A mysterious voice says, "Should Luther speak the words 'I love you,' you shall live again."But this time, Cressida would sooner lose that chance than stoop to begging. She returns under a stack of aliases, stripping the saintly mask off Natasha Ashworth and making every last snob eat their words.And Luther, the one who once mocked her, falls into desperation when he finally sees her brilliance. He begs for her forgiveness, but she no longer cares."Cressida, I—""Too late."She cuts him off with a smile and steps right into Tristan Leigh's arms.The aloof doctor who has always stood guard behind her is revealed to be the heir to a vast corporate empire. He's had his sights on her for a long time."Cressida, I'll help you claim whatever you want. Now tell me, when are we getting married?" 



The day after Avery Sterling is falsely accused of running over Britney Walker, her husband, Calvin Grant, and their two sons suspend her younger brother above a giant vat of boiling oil, threatening to drop him in alive.Avery panics and rushes forward to save her brother, but the bodyguards block her path and hold her back."Do you admit what you did?" Calvin asks coldly, standing nearby in a sharp, tailored suit. "Will you ever dare hurt Britney again?""I didn't hit her!" Avery cries, struggling against the guards restraining her. "Calvin, please, let Henry go! He's only 18 years old! He just got into Westbridge University!" 


Nadia Young is the most dazzling person in Bayfort. She is free as the wind, passionate as fire, and she lives a wild life of exuberance.However, she has married Clive Gibson, who is the strictest and most disciplined tycoon in the business industry. He lives and works like a machine, having extremely high expectations for himself and also his lifetime partner.Nadia loves the excitement of clubbing and dating younger male escorts, so Clive makes every entertainment hub blacklist her from entry. Nadia loves the freedom of travelling wherever she wants, whether basking in the sun on beaches, watching the aurora borealis at night, or going racecar driving and cliff diving, so Clive confiscates her passport and restricts her movement altogether. 
Lila Hart has loved Dorian Blake for five years, yet it only takes an afternoon for her to decide to leave him. That day, she kept replaying the video of Dorian casually giving a bracelet he always wears to his so-called sister.
Lila calmly asks for a breakup, but Dorian thinks she's just throwing a tantrum. Later, he hears that Lila went through hell and back to get the bracelet for him.
That day itself, he flies to the place where she got the bracelet and sees the wish she wrote and hung on a tree. "I wish Dorian's life is smooth sailing and that he gets everything he wants!"
Someone sees the almighty Dorian get on his knees before Lila, pressing his forehead to her fingers. He pleads hoarsely, "Please love me once more, Lila."
The door behind her opens, and Kieran Morgan, the CEO of Morgan Group, pulls her into his arms. "Sorry, but you're out of chances." 


Tania Hemsworth is well known in Jelton's upper crust for her frailty. In the four years she has been with Cillian Gessner, her health has always been poor.
In their first year together, she suddenly vomits blood at their engagement party. Blood splatters all over her mother-in-law, who screams at her for bringing bad luck. However, Cillian ignores his mother's protests and rushes her to the hospital.
In their second year together, she loses control of herself at their wedding banquet. This shocks the crowd, and their whispers make Tania wish she could sink through the floor. Cillian, however, remains unfazed and helps clean her up.
In their third year together, Tania is diagnosed with a tumor and has to have most of her uterus removed, leaving her infertile. Heartbroken, she undergoes the surgery performed by Cillian himself, who holds her after the surgery and promises, saying, "I only want a child with you. If you can't give birth, we'll adopt."
By their fourth year together, Tania has endured 99 surgeries, and her illness has left her frail and scarred. One day, after a bath, she sees the countless scars on her body in the mirror and breaks down. She curls up in a corner and cries uncontrollably. 
Evelyn Shaw is known across Nordia as a top surgical genius. Noble families line up, waiting for her to perform their operations.
Her hands are worth over ten million dollars and are irreplaceable, yet they are being pressed mercilessly into the floor at this very moment.
The culprit is her husband, Howard Blackwood, the man at the apex of Nordia's power hierarchy.
Howard sits silently in the chair as she suffers. He is still the same, impeccably dressed with an unreadable expression.
Behind him, a large screen shows her sister, Layla Shaw, being dragged into a dark room by several burly men. Layla's broken, helpless cries fill the air, wrenching Evelyn's heart.
"Eve, either you get up and operate on Anne's mother, or I make sure these videos reach all of Nordia tomorrow," Howard says.
Evelyn grits her teeth as she glares at him. "Howard, why are you doing this to me?" 
[She Woke Up—from Her Coma and from Her Love.]Cassandra Monroe has loved Gregory Hart with unwavering devotion for 15 years, only to fall into a coma on the day she gives birth. Leaning close, Gregory whispers, "Cass, never wake up. You mean nothing to me now."The man she once believed was gentle and loving feels nothing but disgust for her. He's been using her all along.Meanwhile, the twins Cassandra risked her life to bring into the world sweetly call Gregory's true love "Mommy", right at Cassandra's hospital bedside. Her heart feels utterly broken. As soon as she wakes, she decides to end her marriage.But after the divorce, Gregory slowly realizes that traces of her are everywhere. Cassandra has become an inseparable part of his life.When they meet again, Cassandra appears at a conference as a leading pharmaceutical expert. She radiates brilliance, drawing every gaze in the room. The woman who once loved him with all her heart doesn't even spare him a glance.Gregory assumes she's just angry. He believes that as soon as he reaches out, Cassandra will return to him. After all, she loved him with every fiber of her being. Until one night at the engagement banquet of the Lockwood family's new heir, he sees Cassandra in a stunning wedding gown. She smiles radiantly as she falls into Theodore Lockwood's arms, her eyes brimming with affection. Jealousy consumes Gregory. His eyes blaze with rage as he crushes a glass in his hand, blood running between his fingers. 

Orphaned at birth, Scarlett Winters returns to her birth pack hoping to finally find a family's love. Instead, she becomes nothing more than a pawn in pack politics, arranged to marry Alexander Amber, the powerful heir to the Northern territories. For three years, she plays the role of the perfect future Luna flawlessly, until Alexander's former flame Grace returns, flaunting both her pregnancy and victim status."Let's sever the mate bond now," Scarlett declares, her emerald eyes flashing with defiance as her immunity to Alpha command sends shockwaves through the pack."Don't be ridiculous," Alexander sneers, his arrogance evident. "You wouldn't dare give up the Luna position."But what Alexander and the Winters Pack don't know is that their supposedly docile she-wolf was raised by the formidable Thorn Pack in the North. Her adoptive brother Roman, the legendary Shadow Alpha King whose mere name makes lesser wolves tremble, has been searching for her since she mysteriously disappeared three years ago to protect their adoptive mother.Now Roman has finally found her. Their reunion ignites the mate bond they've both been fighting, forcing them to confront their forbidden feelings. As his scent of pine and midnight overwhelms her senses, Scarlett feels her carefully constructed walls crumbling."Five minutes," Roman growls, pulling her onto his lap, his blue eyes blazing with three years of suppressed desire, "to explain why you fled during our pack's darkest hour." 