"Who is this girl? I have seen her painting all over this God forgotten town? Is she a saint or something? " "Almost. She is my grandmother, Ana Maria." "Your grandmother? Wow.. She was so beautiful, like an angel" - she said in one breath. "Yeah... but her beauty was her curse. She had such a miserable life, she suffered tremendously, even though she did not deserve nothing that happened to her... You know the elders in this town still mourn her death and sing songs about her. I guess, regret is stronger that any other feeling. " "Really? .. What do they regret at? " " How the treated her...she did not have only the look of an angel, she had the soul of one too. My grandfather never married after her" "But she must have died so young" "Living without her was his biggest punishment. Not all his money and power could bring her back to him. I think he is the saddest man I have ever known" "Tell me, what happened to her? Now I am curious" "It's a long story... very dark, I must worn you" "Well it's dark, it's raining and we are out of electricity. All I have is time"... .................... Ana Maria is a beautiful young girl living in a small town, with her drunk father. She is a girl of great faith and virtues, noble and kind. But she also attracts the lustful looks of the men and jealousy of other girls and women, who love to gossip about her. One day, the fate brings her face to face with Liam, who were once the son of a poor farmer and now is the most richest and cruel man in the country. Blinded by the desire of revenge, lust and anger he makes her life a pure misery. When he learns the truth, he regret everything he had done to her and want to redeem himself, so they can have a happy life together. But what if it's too late?

"If it only were that simple " - she said whispering, her lower lip trembled while two lone tears escaped her eyes "I love you, Monica! Please, just let me take care of you. I will accept your son like mine, and I promise to always protect you" "I love you too John, but if he ever finds out, my love will be your death sentence. So I have decided to go back to that hell " "What? No, no, no..." "I can't let anything happen to you, my love. I would never forgive myself" .................. Her father sold her to a cruel mafia boss when she was only 16 years old. For years, she was forced to live as his wife, to submit to his will and endure all of his cruel tortures. Until one day, she finds the courage to escape, together with her son. All she wanted was to go as far away as possible, to start a brand new life but fate has other plans when a brave and handsome police detective gets in her way.

He was one of the most eligible bachelors of the country, rich, powerful and handsome. She was a simple orphan girl, who had struggled her whole life. He was magnetic , determined and possessive and when necessary cruel and ruthless. She was shy and timid, yet sweet and kind. He fall for beauty and innocence, but at their weeding day he discovered a dark secret from the past and took an oath to make her life a living hell. She dreamed of being protected and having a family, but now she is in the mercy of her husband and his cruelty. He revenged her so much that he totally broke the only woman he ever loved, but will he regret his deeds?

The war took everything from her... in a short time, Isolda lost her family, her home, her country, and lastly ever her freedom. She thought her life was over when she was sold as a slave at the prince's court. Little did she know that it was only the beginning. Her beauty and intelligence could not go unnoticed, but with power comes many dangers and enemies. #RoyalRomanceWritingContest #RoyalRomanceContest

"You don't even know me" - her voice was about to break but I could tell the anger and the hurt, she was trying to stay strong and composed. For a moment I even admired this girl, who was a nobody, and yet she managed to turn my life upside down, in just some short months. God damn it, I have an international company and a financial empire to run, I don't have time for foolish drama. "I don't need to know you, I know how bitches like you think..." - I turned around and for the first time I saw her. I felt like my breath froze on my lungs and my knees became weak. This girl... she had the same beautiful eyes as the only woman I ever loved. She had the same beautiful delicate features, long soft hair, and even the same birthmark as she did. "With all due respect sir, the only bitch in this office is you. I may be poor, but I have something that you, with all your money and power can't ever buy, a character" - she said in rage and left, leaving me in total shock. My God! Did I imagined or was she real? " Rea is a young, beautiful girl who had struggled a lot in her life. But she is fierce, ambitious, talented, and smart. After finishing college, she starts working in one of the biggest companies of the country. But her life will turn soon upside down, as fate has big surprises and dark hidden secrets, that link her to one of the most powerful and feared men of the country.