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清晨的薄雾笼罩着这个小镇,如一层轻纱,遮住了远处的山脉和天际线.韩舟站在车站前,手里拎着一个褪了色的帆布包,里面装着他全部的家当.二十岁的他刚刚从高中毕业,没有继续升学的打算,也没有家人依靠.他知道,留在这个小镇,他的人生只会如同这条主街上的老店铺一样,渐渐失去生气.他想要改变,但前路未知.
"真的要走吗?"老邻居李伯站在他身后,声音沙哑却透着关切.
"嗯,要走了."韩舟轻轻点头,目光望向前方那条逐渐远去的铁轨.
李伯沉默了一会儿,从口袋里掏出一个小布包,递给韩舟."这是些干粮,路上吃吧.外面世界复杂,记得照顾好自己."
韩舟接过布包,嘴角浮现出一丝微笑:"谢谢您,李伯.我会的."
随着一声悠长的汽笛声,列车缓缓驶入站台.韩舟深吸了一口气,迈步向前.他回头看了一眼,李伯还站在原地,目光追随着他的背影.他将这份目送铭刻在心,转身登上了列车.
列车开始加速,窗外的景色飞快地倒退.韩舟第一次离开小镇,心情复杂而忐忑.他看着窗外的风景,想象着即将面对的世界--是繁华的城市,还是静谧的乡野?是友善的陌生人,还是难以预料的艰难?
列车的广播响起,报出下一站的名字.一个坐在他对面的女孩抬起头,朝他笑了笑.她似乎察觉到韩舟的不安,轻声问:"第一次出远门?"
"嗯."韩舟点点头.
"别紧张,路总会越走越明的."女孩的声音带着一丝安慰.她伸出手:"我叫许清."
"韩舟."他握住她的手,感觉到了一丝暖意.
他们聊了起来,韩舟渐渐放松下来.他从女孩的话语中,感受到一股难以言喻的力量.这让他意识到,即使前路未知,也并非全然孤独.列车穿越隧道时,车厢里短暂地陷入黑暗.韩舟闭上眼,心中第一次升起了一种期待感.
列车驶出隧道时,阳光洒满车厢.他睁开眼,发现窗外的风景变得广阔而明亮,仿佛在为他的旅途揭开了新的篇章.
他们的谈话持续了许久,韩舟了解到许清也是一个"旅人".她离开了北方的一座城市,为了追寻艺术的梦想,正在前往一个名为南桥的小城镇.她的行李中装满了画具和一叠厚厚的素描纸.许清的眼中闪着光,她说:"世界太大了,不去看看,总觉得人生缺点什么."
韩舟被她的乐观和勇气感染.他告诉许清自己的故事,关于小镇的闭塞,关于自己从未离开家乡的恐惧,也关于他对未来的迷茫.许清没有嘲笑他,反而认真地说:"迷茫是好事,说明你还有选择.只要你不停下脚步,总会找到属于自己的路."
列车驶入一个小站,许清起身准备下车.她微笑着对韩舟说:"希望我们还能再见.记住,无论走多远,都要记得初衷."
韩舟站在窗边,看着她背着画板离开.他挥了挥手,心中涌起一阵不舍,但更多的是对未来的期待.他坐回座位,感受到一种从未有过的动力.他知道,这只是旅程的开始.
For as long as Emily can remember, she has wanted to overcome her shyness and explore her sexuality. Still, everything changes when she receives an invitation to visit one of the town's most prestigious BDSM clubs, DESIRE'S DEN. On the day she chose to peruse the club, she noticed three men, all dressed in suits, standing on the upper level, near the railing. Despite her limited vision, she persisted in fixating on them. Their towering statues belied the toned bodies concealed by their sharply tailored suits-or so she could tell. The hair of two of them was short and dark, and the third had light brown-possibly blond-hair that reached the shoulders. The dark, crimson background incised their figures, exuding an air of mystery and strength. They stood in stark contrast to the unfiltered, primal energy that pulsed through the club. Shocked by the desires these men aroused in her, she was disappointed to learn that they were masters seeking a slave to divide and conquer. She couldn't afford the fee, and she also realized that they were outside her league. Emily hurriedly left the club, feeling disappointed and depressed, unaware that she had also caught the group's attention. A world of wicked pleasure, three handsome men. Over the years, they have lived a life of decadence, their lavish lair serving as a stage for their most sinister desires. But despite the unending parade of willing subjects, one woman sticks out. A mysterious stranger with white porcelain skin and a killer body, a slave, a name with no address, the first lady to attract their eye and they will go to any length to obtain her no matter the consequences.
Kara Martin was known as Miss Perfect. She was a beauty with good personality and successful career. Unfortunately, her life changed at one night. She was accused of adultery, losing her job, and abandoned by her fiance. The arrogant man who slept with her did not want to take responsibility. He even threatened to kill her if they met again. What's worse, Kara was pregnant with twins and she chose to give birth to them. Four and a half years later, Kara returned to work at a large company. As the secretary, she would frequently face their notorious CEO. Kara thought it wouldn't be a problem, but as it turned out ... the CEO was the father of the twins!
Rejected by her mate, who had been her long-time crush, Jasmine felt utterly humiliated. Seeking solace, she headed to a party to drown her sorrows. But things took a turn for the worse when her friends issued a cruel dare: kiss a stranger or beg her mate for forgiveness. With no other choice, Jasmine approached a stranger and kissed him, thinking that would be the end of it. However, the stranger unexpectedly wrapped his arms around her waist and whispered in her ear, "You're mine!" He growled, his words sending shivers down her spine. And then, he offered her a solution that would change everything...
Trigger warning!!! Intended for mature readers who enjoy morally complex, slow-burn, poseesive, forbidden, dark romance that pushes boundaries. ***EXCERPT*** Blood everywhere. Trembling hands. "No!" My eyes blurred. His lifeless eyes stared back at me, his blood pooling at my feet. The man I loved-dead. Killed by the one person I could never escape - my stepbrother. *** Kasmine's life was never hers to begin with. Kester, her stepbrother, controlled and monitored her every move. At first, it was all sweet and brotherly until it began to turn into an obsession. Kester was the Alpha, and his word was law. No close friends. No boyfriends. No freedom. The only consolation Kasmine had was her twenty-first birthday, which was supposed to change everything. She dreamt of finding her mate, escaping the sickening control of Kester, and finally claiming her own life. But fate had other plans for her. On the night of her birthday, not only was she disappointed that she wasn't mated to the love of her life, but she found out that her mate was none other than him - Her tormentor. Her stepbrother. She'd rather die than be mated to a man whom she had known as her big brother all her life. A man who would do just anything to make sure she was his. But when love turns to obsession, and obsession turns to blood, how far can one girl run before she realizes there is nowhere else to run to?
Madisyn was stunned to discover that she was not her parents' biological child. Due to the real daughter's scheming, she was kicked out and became a laughingstock. Thought to be born to peasants, Madisyn was shocked to find that her real father was the richest man in the city, and her brothers were renowned figures in their respective fields. They showered her with love, only to learn that Madisyn had a thriving business of her own. "Stop pestering me!" said her ex-boyfriend. "My heart only belongs to Jenna." "How dare you think that my woman has feelings for you?" claimed a mysterious bigwig.
For two years Caitlin quietly wore Isaac's ring, trying to melt the frost from his heart-until his first love returned, pregnant. Devastated and hiding her own pregnancy, Caitlin presented divorce papers. Isaac ripped them apart with a sneer, "Tired of your games already?" Later, Caitlin stormed back into the spotlight-a billionaire designer with endless admirers. Desperate, Isaac pinned her to the wall, pleading, "Honey, give me one more chance."