Sophie's world is picture perfect- a family who adored her, a lovestruck fiance and amazing friends who'd sacrifice anything for her- until a near death experience helps her discover that it was all a lie. After an asthma attack that leaves her in a coma and separates her ghost from her lifeless body, she comes to discover that her 'death' wasn't ordinary but was a sick plot to get her out of the picture and claim what belongs to her. But with the perfect family and perfect life, it is challenging to figure out who would want her out of the way. With no memory of the events before the incident, she struggles,with a little help, to make sense of everything.
CHAPTER 1
Gasping, panting, heart pounding, beads of sweat dropped on the pillow from her face. She drew in a full lung of air as she awoke from her slumber.
There was a moment of confusion but Upon seeing the familiar structure of her ceiling and taking in the familiar scent of her room, she slowly began to calm down. She sat up slowly and swallowed hard.
"What a nightmare!" Sophie exclaimed.
Turning to her side she saw her sister, Taylor sitting beside her.
"Taylor, you're here? Thank God. I'm pretty sure I'd have been having a panic attack now."
Silence
"You won't believe the dream I just had. It was ho..rr..ii..ble.. I died. Can you believe that?"
silence
"Speechless? I know, right?"
silence
"Hey, you're not saying anything. You okay?"
Still no response. She looked carefully at her sister and saw she was crying.
"You're crying? What's the problem sis?" She asked placing her hand on her shoulder but to her utmost bewilderment, her hand passed through her.
"Whooooooooooh" she screamed. Shock registering on her face as she pulled back.
"What the.... Taylor, something is wrong with me. Why can't I touch you?" she asked as she made futile attempts to hold unto her.
There was still no response from her.
"Taylor, you're scaring me. Did something happen? Why aren't you responding to me? talk to me. Helloooo"
Taylor sat still, sobbing. There was no reaction to Sophie.
"What is going on?" she asked no one but herself.
Suddenly, she caught a glimpse of something on the bed.
Feets? Whose were they?
Sophie turns, but too slowly to be normal. She tried to say something but her voice trailed slowly, like her words are unwilling to take flight. There is fear in her eyes.
When she could finally speak, she could only let out a loud shriek.
"That's me on the bed. How is that possible? I can't be....no,no,no. Maybe it's another dream. What is this?"
She got frightened. Her chest hurts, and she feels as though she's consumed too much coffee in her head. nervous and trembling. She starts to feel increasingly confined, as if the air around her were suffocating her. She wanted to flee, hide, and run.
She rushed to the door and tried to open it but she couldn't hold onto the knob.
"Haaaaah! This is not happening."
"Taylor, do something. Call the doctor" She yelled but got no answer from her.
"You can't hear me. She can't hear me. What do I do?"
She paced about the room. She had lost all form of composure.
She tried again and again to hold on to Taylor ; anything, to let her know she was here but nothing worked.
"TAYLOR". She screamed.
Just then the door opened and a group of four hurried into the room.
"Mum, dad, is she going to be okay?" Taylor asked.
"We don't know. Let the doctor check her." Mr Tony said.
The doctor went ahead to check her vitals and what have you. All the while Sophie paced about.
"She's not dead...
Everyone sighed in relief.
"Oh thank you Lord" The elderly woman exclaimed.
" ... Yet. She's unconscious. In a coma you can say. "
"But how did this happen? She never forgets to keep her inhaler on her side stool or under her pillow " Taylor lamented.
"That's not what is important now, child. We're glad she's still alive. What do we do now? " Mrs May asked the doctor.
"Nothing much for now. We'll have to admit her in the hospital so we can keep close surveillance on her"
"Will she wake up soon?" Austin, who had been quiet since he stepped in, asked.
"Pray hard." the doctor said, throwing everyone in another fit of panic.
Seeing that none was yet to make any move the doctor said.
"The longer we wait, the higher the chances of losing her.
"What are you guys standing around for? Do you want me to die? " Sophie asked.
They sprung into action as if they heard her.
Mr Tony opened the door and the doctor walked out.
"Pick her up," May said to Austin.
"Why should I? What if....
"She's your fiancée for crying out loud " Mr Tony exclaimed.
Austin hesitated.
"Fine, I'll do it" Taylor said, trying to lift Sophie up.
With how jagged her emotions was, her movements were rough.
"Easy Tay, that's my body," Sophie said, seeing how Taylor moved roughly.
"Okay, okay, I'll do it. Move over."
Austin had no choice but to carry her but not without mumbling incoherent words.
***
The tears kept pouring as Taylor sat beside her unconscious sister.
"Soph wake up. You can't die on me. Soph please wake up."
"I'm trying kiddo," Sophie said.
She tried to get back into her body by laying flat on it, but it seemed not to be working.
It was as if Taylor saw this because the force with which she cried increased. It broke Sophie's heart.
"Stop crying kiddo. I'll find a way around this" she said stretching to wipe the tears off Taylor's face but again, her hand passed through.
"Arrrrggghhh" she screamed in frustration.
Mr and Mrs Silver stood by the door. They were heartbroken to see their daughters like this. One was lying unconscious and the other dejected. They were unsure of how to comfort Taylor.
"Tay, it's been over five hours now. Why don't we go back....
"No mum. What if she wakes up, I want to be here when she does"
"Do you think she'll be happy if she wakes up and sees you like this? You know she hates it when you cry"
"Listen to your mother Tay. I'll hire someone to watch over her. We'll be notified once she wakes up." Mr Tony added.
"Mom and dad are right. You should all go back and rest. I'll be okay" Sophie said.
Taylor looked at her sister.
"I'll be back Soph. Okay?"
After they left, Sophie tried time and time again to get back into her body but it was all a waste.
"This is crazy. What in the world is going on?"
Jane, a 22-year-old, had been hiding at her parents' house for a long time. She had no contact with the outside world. One day, she found herself in the arms of Kaius Black. He was the son of a loan shark and a powerful criminal. Jane's father had borrowed money from him, and now she had to pay the price. As Jane started to break free from her old life, she discovered many secrets. She learned about her real identity, her parents' true identities, and a twin sister she never knew she had. She also realized that she had saved Kaius's life years ago, when she had sneaked out of her house to explore the world. But Jane soon found out that her new life was not as great as she thought it would be. She was in danger from her new family. She teamed up with her twin sister, a police officer, to uncover the truth about her stepmother and stepbrother. They would do anything to get the family's wealth.
Bella’s heart is shattered when her love, Antonio, betrays her, and she's accused of a crime she didn't commit. she becomes the mate of a powerful Alpha. Now she must navigate the treacherous waters of a new pack, dealing with betrayal and deceit at every turn. As Bella is torn away from her old life, she struggles to trust Alpha Albert's intentions. Bella uncovers the truth about her heritage and the dark secrets that have haunted her. Will she find solace in love, or will she be consumed by the darkness of her past?
Maya, a gifted young woman with premonitions, returns to her hometown years after the tragic death of her mother. She had left with a vow to seek revenge against those who had made her and her mother's lives miserable. But instead, she comes back with a mission to save the same people who had once shunned her. Maya's powers have grown stronger over the years, and her spirit guide has taught her how to use them for the greater good. She realizes that her town is in danger of a catastrophe that only she can prevent. Maya must navigate the town's treacherous politics and convince the people she once hated to trust her. As Maya delves into the crisis, she uncovers a web of deceit and corruption that threatens not only her town but also her own life. Maya must use her powers to read minds, see the future, and detect lies to unravel the mystery and save her community. Along the way, Maya discovers that her mother's death was not a random act of violence but part of a larger conspiracy. She must confront her past and her enemies to bring justice to her family and her town.
A new king is decided in the most unusual way. Fate and perhaps the deities chooses Adrian to ascend the throne but Amir feels entitled and seeks to rule The Amok empire by any means possible. Upon the king’s Demise, Amir attempts a revolt and is stopped by the queen and her weapon of war - Ariel . A young fierce woman forced by circumstances to become a heartless killer. Amir is banished and lives in isolation with his family until another opportunity to reclaim the throne emerges. The prince returns back to the palace after being made to flee to escape Amir's wrath. An accident leads prince George to an Ill-fated meeting with Amir's children: Casper and Matilda who have been brain washed by their father into believing that the throne was theirs to possess. The children, determined to fight their father’s cause enter into the palace with a mission to take back their right. What happens when love interferes? Amidst the deceit scheming and silent games, who would let their guard down? Love or war?
Isabella, the only child of her parents was a happy girl. Why wouldn't she be? She had great parents, a caring best friend and a rich, Handsome fiance. This was until she found out that her ever faithful fiance wasn't so faithful after all. With this discovery came many more. It seems everyone around her had secrets to hide. They all hid their true selves. What happens when secrets unfold? Is she strong enough to handle all the revelations? Will she be able to return to her normal life after everything blows over?
Rumors said that Lucas married an unattractive woman with no background. In the three years they were together, he remained cold and distant to Belinda, who endured in silence. Her love for him forced her to sacrifice her self-worth and her dreams. When Lucas' true love reappeared, Belinda realized that their marriage was a sham from the start, a ploy to save another woman's life. She signed the divorce papers and left. Three years later, Belinda returned as a surgical prodigy and a maestro of the piano. Lost in regret, Lucas chased her in the rain and held her tightly. "You are mine, Belinda."
In order to fulfill her grandfather's last wish, Stella entered into a hasty marriage with an ordinary man she had never met before. However, even after becoming husband and wife on paper, they each led separate lives, barely crossing paths. A year later, Stella returned to Seamarsh City, hoping to finally meet her mysterious husband. To her astonishment, he sent her a text message, unexpectedly pleading for a divorce without ever having met her in person. Gritting her teeth, Stella replied, "So be it. Let’s get a divorce!" Following that, Stella made a bold move and joined the Prosperity Group, where she became a public relations officer that worked directly for the company’s CEO, Matthew. The handsome and enigmatic CEO was already bound in matrimony, and was known to be unwaveringly devoted to his wife in private. Unbeknownst to Stella, her mysterious husband was actually her boss, in his alternate identity! Determined to focus on her career, Stella deliberately kept her distance from the CEO, although she couldn't help but notice his deliberate attempts to get close to her. As time went on, her elusive husband had a change of heart. He suddenly refused to proceed with the divorce. When would his alternate identity be uncovered? Amidst a tumultuous blend of deception and profound love, what destiny awaited them?
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.
Rose looked at the reports in her hand and was in shock... The reports said that she was one month pregnant, however, how can she get pregnant when she didn't have any man in her life... "Was it because of that dream? Could I get pregnant because I have sex in my dream?" She thought... She didn't have any mental problems, however, except for this she can't able to think about anything... However, she still didn't get out of her surprise when she met the man in her dream... Kevin Davis looked at the reports in her hand and asked, "Is this child mine?" However, Rose didn't answer but asked... "Was that night not a dream?" Kevin was angry because it was his first time and she thinks it was a dream... Kevin forced her to marry him however, Rose didn't want it... She wanted to abort the child but he didn't let her... In the end... Rose agreed to marry him... She looked at Kevin's blue eyes and said, "I will marry you, however, I had two conditions..." "First, after marriage, you can't control my freedom, I still had the right to do whatever I want. Don't worry I won't harm the child." "Second, if I ever found out that you had cheated behind my back then I will leave with my child and you can't stop me..." Both of them got married... However, after she falls in love with him... She found there are hidden secrets in his past...
When they met again, Jason cast aside his paranoia and pride, warmly embracing Chelsey. "Please, come back to me?" For three years, she had been his secretary by day and his companion by night. Chelsey had always complied with his requests, like an obedient pet. However, when Jason declared his plans to marry another, she chose to stop loving him and to let go. But life took unexpected turns. His unyielding pursuit, her pregnancy, and her mother's greed gradually pushed her to the brink. Eventually, she endured tremendous suffering. Five years later, when she returned, she was no longer the woman she once was. Yet he had spiraled into five years of chaos.
They don't know I'm a girl. They all look at me and see a boy. A prince. Their kind purchase humans like me for their lustful desires. And, when they stormed into our kingdom to buy my sister, I intervened to protect her. I made them take me too. The plan was to escape with my sister whenever we found a chance. How was I to know our prison would be the most fortified place in their kingdom? I was supposed to be on the sidelines. The one they had no real use for. The one they never meant to buy. But then, the most important person in their savage land-their ruthless beast king-took an interest in the "pretty little prince." How do we survive in this brutal kingdom, where everyone hates our kind and shows us no mercy? And how does someone, with a secret like mine, become a lust slave? . AUTHOR'S NOTE. This is a dark romance-dark, mature content. Highly rated 18+ Expect triggers, expect hardcore. If you're a seasoned reader of this genre, looking for something different, prepared to go in blindly not knowing what to expect at every turn, but eager to know more anyway, then dive in! . From the author of the international bestselling book: "The Alpha King's Hated Slave."