Story By Akpede Austin
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Akpede Austin

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A Love Reclaimed
Updated at Jan 13, 2025, 07:05
“A single text message devastated Emma Ellison’s Life.” “I just can’t do this anymore; I demand a divorce.” Her fairy-tale life as the wife of Jack Ellison collapses immediately. The mansion, all of the galas, and the promise of eternity are all gone. To heighten all was the betrayal, Jack's affair with Doris Chen, the hotelier. Emma leaves the glittering San Francisco upper society, divorced and shattered. She retired into a small apartment, a reminder of her former self. On the other hand, Jack’s empire begins to split under the weight of a hostile takeover, orchestrated by his ruthless father-in-law, Chen Wei. Emma's world shrinks smaller and she discovers an unexpected lifeline in struggling artist Liam Donovan, whose limited ability sets something long dormant inside her active motion. Emma responds in line with Liam's lead. Emma also steadily repairs her broken self-worth piece by bit as she develops a love for painting. Years later, after a few years, Emma rose from scratch of her broken marriage and metamorphosed into a strong personality in the art world. Her gallery became famous in the town, mixed with her business acumen equaling that of her ex-husband. Thus, she is no longer the insecure woman left behind by Jack, she’s truly a phoenix rebirth. Afterwards, came the very faithful night of the Artificial Heart Foundation Gala. Jack, whose empire was teetering at the edge of collapse, stood with the woman he betrayed, shocked by his surprise, this wasn’t the Emma he knew, the once quiet and adoring wife. But, besides him stood a confident and formidable businesswoman who commands the respect and attention of the room. Beside her on her arm was Liam Donovan, now an artist being celebrated, and also Emma’s fiancé. Then, resurfaced in a high intensity, the deep hidden spark that was long buried but unquenched between Jack and Emma. Jack battles to save his company from the hostile takeover of his father-in-law, Chen Wei while realizing his gravy's mistakes of losing Emma by his underestimating her. Emma now finds herself split between the comfort and stability gotten from Liam and the fascinating unresolved business with Jack. Again, can she trust the man who once broke her heart? Emma asks the ultimate question: Is real love worth a second chance, when business espionage, artistic competitiveness, and old feelings meet? Also, is the cost of forgiving rather too high? Emma and Jack follow a route of atonement and dishonesty among the rich, smart, determined San Francisco professionals. It is a test of resilience, a collision with the real definition of success, and a fight for identity. Will they cross each other, even stronger, despite their distance apart? Will the ruins of history be too difficult to heal? In the game of love and power, one thing is clear, no innocent bystander, and possibly, the deadliest actor might just be the heart itself.
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The Ghost That Returned to Avenge Her Death
Updated at Sep 16, 2024, 04:03
In the mystical hamlet of Moonstone, where people live alongside otherworldly powers, the full moon offers an amazing transformation. Originally used to the dark, the young werewolf Liam finds has evolved into Emily, a stunning human woman lit under the ethereal moon. First Emily is overwhelmed in the secret realm Liam shows her among werewolves, vampires, and other mystical things. Like their relationship, their forbidden love becomes stronger and questions the entire foundation of their magical society. But Emily questions Alpha, the ruthless opponent perceived as a challenge to his power, therefore undermining their bliss. Domineering ambition and jealousy propel Dominic into a terrible set of events resulting in early Emily's death. Months later, Emily's passing sets off a horrible search for revenge. Driven by a great pursuit of justice, Emily tormented her restless soul chained to the earthly ground. Her perfect existence becomes an emotional battle as she manages her continuous love for Liam and exact revenge on her killer. Her soul promises, "I won't rest until justice is served," voice calling in the distance between worlds. A respected witch backing Dominic's cause, Elara Blackthorn does exact terrible magic. Strong opponent bent for retribution on those who slaughtered her family, Elara is Her cold calculations and powerful spells feed Dominic's fantasies, which also satisfy Emily's need for vengeance. Emily's spirit negotiates a perilous and dishonest surrounding, thereby addressing not only her suffering but also the main political fallout from her activities. She has to make compromises in a race against time between her need for revenge and the unavoidable effects of the magical and human worlds. Under Liam's command and in line with a coalition of ethereal pals, Emily leads her phantom army against Dominic's fighters in a glorious battle at his fortress. The struggle gets intense as the barrier separating worlds falls and threatens to unleash anarchy onto people aware of magical beings. Emily must choose a painful decision that will determine not just her fate but also the course of other worlds. As the dust settles and a new supernatural order takes the front stage, Emily and Liam have to negotiate their changed circumstances. They respect their past and aim ahead. Emily will be in love with Liam long past death. Can she find peace outside of the wary equilibrium among vampires, werewolves, and humans? Emily's pursuit of justice stretches the boundaries of her soul and the depth of her love as it destroys the entire fabric of the world she once knew in this book of love, grief, and constant need. Will she find serenity or will her search for retribution tip the thin line separating the spheres of the living from the dead?
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Heir of Deception
Updated at Aug 15, 2024, 14:47
Desperate to find a successor and preserve his legacy, creative tech billionaire Ethan Blackwood with a golden heart is devastated to learn he is infertile and unable to produce the child he so much wants with his wife, Olivia. Ethan investigates odd questions of old friend Marcus Holloway, a doctor. Marcus unwillingly chooses to conceive with Olivia, starting a series of events that would completely turn their lives around in unexpected directions. As Olivia's pregnancy advances, secrets begin to slink between the cracks. At a well-publicized charity event, brilliant and tenacious investigative journalist Marcus's wife Elena Holloway overhears a conversation suggesting a horrible reality about the pregnancy Elena tells Olivia when she approaches her and leads Elena into a moral maze, and starts her to consider treason. Olivia's therapist, Dr. Patel Chen, finds himself caught in the crossfire and must decide whether to give his patient the truth or morally hide his secret. Learning about the scandal, Ethan's idealistic young protégé Jake Thornton sees it as an opportunity to blackmail his boss for personal benefit. After observing the tempest building inside her family, Marcus and Elena's bright daughter, Teenage Zoe Holloway sets out on her study journey looking for evidence that would contradict all she knows. Worse, knowing about the affair, hostile rival computer millionaire Vincent Reeves seeks from inside to undercut Ethan's company. As the lives of these linked people slide into anarchy and reveal secrets, the question remains: Can Ethan and Olivia's fragile dream overcome the truths threatening to shatter their world? Is loyalty able to counter betrayal?
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He Requested That I Sleep with His Wife
Updated at Jul 4, 2024, 10:03
Within the lavish world of the very wealthy, appearances can be misleading. When Ray Maxwell and his wife Ann are unable to procreate, the business tycoon with enough money to rival small countries finds himself in an unexpected situation. Ray turns to the clearly in need of repair animating Dickson. His closest friend Daniel asked the question. Ray precisely completes one circuit. I believe you're fantastic, he murmured, nearly stumbling out. Toss in, "Do bring us a kid." Ann's contented look a few weeks later suggests a success story, but their flawless façade is about to fall apart. Dickson's wife Sarah is struck, at a formal dinner party, by what she overhears. How Ann is expecting still astounds me. Fooled, he exclaims in private to a guest, "with Dickson's kid too." Frankly, would you? Another consideration is interest. How then to proceed from that? Hisses from Sarah. Hurt is the word. Almost too fast, Ann answers, "Ray gave it some thought. Dickson gave us hope when it didn't seem imaginable." Allegiances are put to the test and marriages become quite strained as word of the startling arrangement spreads. Underlying, though, lies a darker truth that may ruin lives and relationships. There is the risk of four connected lives in this dishonest love story with deadly competitive drama. Who will survive the aftermath when the truth does eventually surface? Is their marriage doomed or can they produce the contented family they have always wanted?
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He requested that i sleep with his wife
Updated at May 28, 2024, 19:22
: Ray Maxwell finds joy as Ann becomes pregnant, changing their lives. What consequences will this unconventional arrangement bring? What if Dickson's wife discovers the truth? Will they achieve the happy family they dream of or face the unraveling of their marriage?
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