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Venessa left her old life behind to avoid the pain – and the rumours that comes with it. She flew across the country to find the answers for the questions she never had until a secret letter fell into her mail, shattering her fragile peace, letting her past resurface. But she was too late, by the time she reached her destination, it was filled with his anger and the ashes of revenge he was planning to impose on her, the guy she once loved no longer her best friend anymore, but the man that's going to shower hell upon her. Ashton Parker is the most wanted in his high school with the greek god looks and mysterious attitude, but he couldn't fall for anyone other than the one girl he can't forgive. The monster inside him craved for her, but the heart he has denies her for the scars she carved on him. He didn't want to have her, but she wouldn't give in... Just when he thought he had it all figured out, she came back with a storm. Which not only affected his present but reopened his past too. Jealousy and love were the last thing on his mind when it came to her, but Venessa charmed everyone around her, including him until he was seething in jealousy when he thinks she's falling for someone else. When the secrets of the past come to life, it's time for them to face everything with a head high, or the secrets are big enough to drown them to death.

"I'd rather take murder over cheating anytime of the day" Hazel yelled in anger, throwing the bouquet she got for her boyfriend after witnessing him fucking her P.A. Not having a father is hard. But have you ever had one that abuses your mother and loves you, forcing you to have a love and hate relationship with him? – Hazel Grover. "I'll make her fall in love with me if it means I get the revenge I want from 20 years" Kieran shot the person right in front of him with no mercy in his eyes, knowing that's how things work in his agency. Cheating is never my intention. Getting my revenge definitely is. And I'd go to any lengths for that – Kieran Salvatore. Never having a taste of true love, Kieran is the ruthless and the coldest billionaire you'll ever see. When life presents itself the revenge he has been craving for, he gives into it, even if it meant to break the only girl's heart that truly ever loved him for what he was. Luck with men in her life was in negatives for Hazel even though her witty and naive personality doesn't take more than a few minutes to make anyone fall in love with her. Hoping that the guy she was head over heels for is different than them, she even risked losing the company she built on that she worked day and night for, only to realise he was the worst person she ever met. When the fate twists in the ugliest ways, no matter how deep she has been hurt, Hazel can't pull away from Kieran, who realised he can't lose her for his revenge, but it was already too late. And he did what he always do. Forced her into what he wants. She regretted meeting him, yet he ended up marrying her forcefully. Would they survive what life throws at them?

It wasn't about the monsters that surrounded her, it was about the demons that were living inside her. But he was ready to fight. Fight with her demons for her. But she wasn't ready to let him in, not after how he broke her soul brutally. He regretted everything he did after he realised his feelings for her. He realised every girl isn't the same. But he wanted her now. He wanted every inch of her and never wanted to let her go. Ashton Monroe was a lucifer dressed up like a greek god. Arrogant, cocky, famous bully of the school and he was famous for his good looks and cold yet unforgiving nature. You wouldn't ever want to fall in the bad books of Ashton if you want to graduate your college with a smile on your face. Clara Hughes is a girl with a positive attitude and loves herself the way she is. Until everyone pointed out that she was ugly and cursed and was bullied. But her positive attitude never changed. She was a ball of sunshine, whose daydream kind of life turned into a nightmare just because people around her thought she was unfit based on her looks. She was fine with it, until HE walked into her life. She felt that he breathed by bullying her. He broke her to an extent that she couldn't take life anymore and killed the positivity inside her. She fell for her bully, something she never thought would be possible even in her wildest dreams. And she knows she'll be paying for it forever.

STAR OF THE MAFIA KING He is a cold hearted and a ruthless personality who can send shivers down the spine of the person who stands infront of him but at the same time, he is also the heartthrob of the world. Aarav Malhotra is a business man, one of the top most singers, most eligible bachelor for the outside world and a happy go lucky guy with a cold hearted personality. But just like every coin has two sides, no one saw the second and dark side of his life who is still the scared and love craving child. Naina chatterjee is a person who's soul is filled with music and dedicated to music. She is a simple and happy go lucky girl with a beauty that can drown anyone. She loved someone in the past and is still loving. But she didn't know whether he is still loving her or fell for someone else. Aarav looked into Naina's eyes for the first time and fell for her even without knowing her. After a few days he kidnapped her, not knowing who she is and that she is a part belonged to him, only to know that she is the only thing he needed. Naina was a person filled with depression and a fake smile, her complicated life is something that she won't let anyone see and enter. But when Aarav breaks every insecurity of hers, she doesn't have any other option than letting him see the vulnerable side of her. Only to make her the mafia queen ~ MAFIA'S STAR...........

It is against the bro code to nurture feelings about one's friend's sister, but in the case of Josh, was that really it? For years, Lina has nurtured feelings for her brother's best friend, ones that she knew she had to keep at bay, but with them being in senior high, and with her feelings raging out, she found herself doing everything possible to get his attention, but would she be able to, when she suddenly found herself with a love interest? Josh had his well tucked in, tried so hard not to break bro code but all of his rationality seemed to have flown out the window when he found a pest lurking around Lina, and wanting to claim her as his. He had done everything to keep the pests away, but it seemed he hadn't done enough. With his obsession, and crave for her skyrocketing over the top, he finds not just his friendship with her brother threatened but his pack as well. What had held him back was a thin line threatening to snap at any time, but would he let it? What decision would he take? When odds are against him?

Abby has always been identified as stutter girl. Her high school life was a complete disaster and she lived in her sister's shadow the entire time. Any chance she had at having a social life was brutally murdered after Scott Rogers mocked her about her stuttering their very first day of freshman year. Scott is the quote unquote 'bad boy' of the school. Or at least that's what everyone else had him pinned as back in high school. Scott and Abby had a few... misunderstandings for the little time that they were in high school together that immediately caused Abby to turn against Scott. Of course Scott and Abby went their separate ways after Scott got kicked out several weeks after the initial incident, and Abby was eternally grateful for that. She thought she'd never have to see her makeshift bully again since he had been shipped off to private school. But then college came along and with college came new people...and maybe even a few old ones. Abby just wanted to get good grades and fly under the radar throughout her time in college. But what happens when not only are Scott and Abby reunited but they have to share a room? Could it be love? Hate? Follow Scott and Abby as they explore feelings they never thought they'd ever get the chance to experience and maybe even more than that.

He had the kinda eyes that always seemed to be the reflection of my very own soul. He wasn't one to be loved - not by me anyways. But then how could I look away when he called me His Kitten? One that was meant to bow to his every commands. Now, I wouldn't really obey anyone, but when it's him...? It just hits different." Her parents divorce was something that hurt her so bad,she really didn't like that her mum was getting her dad replaced sooner than anyone saw coming. It's all an inconvenience till she sees him. He occupied her mind in too little a time. She was the pillar she needed to lean on, to get up and go. And she? She was the Kitten with whom he was obsessed over.

It took everything in me not to kiss him back. His lips moved against mine in a perfect rhythm. "Soaf-Soaf please listen to me" He said while his blue eyes were gazing into mine. His breath fanned my face. We both were panting. My heart was thudding hard against my chest. "I-I have to go." I said shocked after what had just happened now. Fucking shit. Somehow I got myself out of his grip and took the file which fell on the floor when he pinned my hands on the wall and ran out of the classroom. I heard him mumbling a few curse words as I rushed to the door. "Soaf...Soaf" His voice faded as I ran out of the classroom. What has just happened? What the hell is wrong with him? He kissed me. Raymond Reynolds-The most popular boy of our school just kissed me. Why would he kiss me? No one even talks to me in at school. He didn't even know my name two weeks ago. Suddenly an image of light brown pair of eyes glaring at me pops up in my mind. Ellen Whitmore. She's going make my life a living hell. ************ Sophie Esinberg is your typical nerd with glasses, books clutched in her arms and face down while walking down the school hallway. She wasn't like this earlier. She used to be outspoken and confident. Then what changed her? Sophie faced a hell lot of bullying and had no one who could stand up for her. After her childhood best friend Daniel left her she accepted her life as a loner. Not until one day she is forced into a project with School's Famous Bad boy, also known as Mr. Popular- Raymond Reynolds. Everything comes crashing down when she finds that she is falling for cocky , super hot and irresistible Mr. Popular. But she knows she's a nobody in his world. She is incompetent. Will she fight against her instincts and let him break her heart?

Emily was the quiet, ugly nerd who everyone bullied. even her twin brother Alex bullied her, and of course her parents did nothing to stop this. Alex was always the favourite child, he got all the love and was treated like a king and Emily was just forgotten. When something happens that pushes her over the edge, she did the only thing she could think of. pack her bags and moves in with her aunt in Italy. Two years later and she returns back to London with a new attitude, style and a body most models would envy. she returns as the new and improved Emily. But what happened in Italy that made her come back? follow Emily on her journey through lies, scandals and high school.

Gage's lips crashed down on Nicole's, their tongues tangling in a passionate kiss. As they kissed, Nicole pulled back slightly, her eyes locked onto Gage's. "We neither want to be in a relationship nor can suppress our needs," she whispered, her lips brushing against Gage's. Gage's eyes burned with intensity, his lips curling into a smile. "So what do you propose?" he asked, his voice low and husky. Nicole's smile grew wider, and she leaned in closer, her lips touching Gage's. "Friends with benefits, just sex without any relationship boundaries." Gage's eyes widened in surprise, but he didn't pull back. Instead, he deepened the kiss, his tongue exploring Nicole's mouth. "Seriously?" he whispered, his lips brushing against Nicole's. Nicole nodded, her eyes sparkling with mischief. "Yes, seriously." As they kissed, Gage's hands roamed over Nicole's body, his fingers tracing the contours of her curves. Nicole's hands were just as busy, her fingers exploring Gage's chest and abs. "I like your lips," Gage whispered, his lips brushing against Nicole's. Nicole smiled, her eyes locked onto Gage's. "I like your eyes." Gage's gaze roamed over Nicole's body, his eyes lingering on her breasts. "Your breasts," he whispered, his voice low and sensual. Nicole's smile grew wider, and she leaned in closer, her lips touching Gage's. "Your wide chest, and abs too." As they kissed, Nicole pulled back slightly, her eyes locked onto Gage's. "There are some rules, though," she whispered. As they kissed, Nicole pulled back slightly, her eyes locked onto Gage's. "What if we fall in love?" she whispered. Gage's smile faltered, and he looked at Nicole, his eyes searching. Nicole's expression turned serious, her eyes locked onto Gage's. "It can't happen," she whispered. "If it happens, then one will not force the other." "I'm in," he whispered.

“Alina, you will get late for school again” I heard Dad banging on my door. “Last 10 min” I mumble, but my eyes widen. I was with Uncle Harrison. Did Dad find us? “Alina…” I opened my eyes, I was in my room and Harrison was looking at me with a warm smile wearing his signature suit. “I am taking a bath” I yelled. “Come fast, your breakfast is ready,” Dad said before leaving. “Good morning” Uncle Harrison came to bed cupping my face he kissed me. “Good morning” I whispered on his lips. “When did you bring me here,” I asked. “You were sleeping,” He said, scooping me in his arms and entering my bathroom. “This hide and seek is terrible” I sighed. “But it's fun” He chuckled. Author Note... Hello dear Readers, Meet Alina and her family. The story of love, care, romance and lots of suspense..

An extreme admiration, love, or reverence for someone. "She was afraid her attraction towards him was increasing to idolatry." Author: petuniash Publisher: EasyReading

Enter into Roxy's world as she tries to find out her parents murderers all the while dealing with the attention of Lorenzo, the mafia prince of the five families. Will she be able to come out on top or will she get sucked into the world of crimes and lies in her quest to get the truth?

Venessa left her old life behind to avoid the pain – and the rumours that comes with it. She flew across the country to find the answers for the questions she never had until a secret letter fell into her mail, shattering her fragile peace, letting her past resurface. But she was too late, by the time she reached her destination, it was filled with his anger and the ashes of revenge he was planning to impose on her, the guy she once loved no longer her best friend anymore, but the man that's going to shower hell upon her. Ashton Parker is the most wanted in his high school with the greek god looks and mysterious attitude, but he couldn't fall for anyone other than the one girl he can't forgive. The monster inside him craved for her, but the heart he has denies her for the scars she carved on him. He didn't want to have her, but she wouldn't give in... Just when he thought he had it all figured out, she came back with a storm. Which not only affected his present but reopened his past too. Jealousy and love were the last thing on his mind when it came to her, but Venessa charmed everyone around her, including him until he was seething in jealousy when he thinks she's falling for someone else. When the secrets of the past come to life, it's time for them to face everything with a head high, or the secrets are big enough to drown them to death.