Leaning Into Love

Once upon a time, in a small, quaint village nestled amidst towering mountains, there was a tale whispered among the locals about a vengeful ghost. The story went that many years ago, a kind-hearted young woman named Isabella had suffered a tragic fate at the hands of a treacherous neighbor named Samuel. Isabella had been known for her gentle nature and willingness to help others. Her spirit shone brightly, and she was loved by all who knew her. Samuel, on the other hand, was consumed by jealousy and resentment towards Isabella's happiness and popularity. One fateful night, Samuel's envy reached its boiling point. Driven by his twisted emotions, he devised a wicked plan to tarnish Isabella's reputation and bring her misery. Under the cover of darkness, he spread vile rumors, casting a shadow of doubt on her character. The village, swayed by Samuel's deceitful words, turned against Isabella. She was ostracized, her friends disappeared, and even her own family began to doubt her. Crushed by the weight of betrayal and despair, Isabella's spirit withered, and she succumbed to a heartbroken death. However, death did not bring peace to Isabella's tormented soul. Instead, fueled by an insatiable desire for justice, she returned as a vengeful ghost. Draped in a tattered white gown, her ethereal form glided through the village streets, leaving an eerie chill in her wake. The villagers soon realized that Isabella's ghost had returned, and fear gripped their hearts. It was said that she appeared to those who had participated in her downfall, haunting their dreams and tormenting their waking hours. Samuel, the instigator of her tragedy, bore the brunt of her wrath. Night after night, Isabella's ghost materialized before Samuel, her eyes filled with an otherworldly rage. She whispered haunting words, reminding him of his treachery and the pain he had inflicted upon her. Samuel's guilt became an unbearable burden as he found himself consumed by fear, unable to escape the ghostly presence that haunted his every move. As the village trembled under the weight of the ghost's vengeance, a wise old woman named Madeline stepped forward. She had been a confidant of Isabella and knew the truth behind her tragic demise. Madeline implored the villagers to confront their own guilt and acknowledge their role in the suffering inflicted upon Isabella. Driven by remorse, the villagers began to unravel the web of deception that had ensnared their community. They sought forgiveness from Isabella's spirit, apologizing for their ignorance and their hasty judgment. As their sincerity grew, the ghostly apparitions of Isabella became less frequent, her anger gradually subsiding. Finally, on a moonlit night, Isabella's spirit appeared before Samuel one last time. This time, however, her eyes were filled not with rage but with a profound sadness. Samuel, trembling with remorse, fell to his knees and begged for forgiveness. In that moment, Isabella's ghost released the burden she had carried for so long and embraced Samuel's plea for redemption. From that day forward, the village transformed. It became a place of compassion and understanding, where the lessons learned from Isabella's tragic story were etched into the hearts of its residents. Samuel, forever changed by his encounter with the vengeful ghost, dedicated the rest of his life to acts of kindness and worked tirelessly to undo the damage he had caused. And so, the tale of Isabella and her ghostly revenge became a cautionary story passed down through generations. It reminded the villagers of the power of empathy, the consequences of judgment, and the redemption that forgiveness can bring. Isabella's spirit, finally at peace, departed from the village, leaving behind a legacy of compassion and the belief that even in the darkest moments, forgiveness can heal even the most tormented souls.

Darya spent three years loving Micah, worshipping the ground he walked on. Until his neglect and his family's abuse finally woke her up to the ugly truth-he doesn't love her. Never did, never will. To her, he is a hero, her knight in shining armour. To him, she is an opportunist, a gold digger who schemed her way into his life. Darya accepts the harsh reality, gathers the shattered pieces of her dignity, divorces him, takes back her real name, reclaims her title as the country's youngest billionaire heiress. Their paths cross again at a party. Micah watches his ex-wife sing like an angel, tear up the dance floor, then thwart a lecher with a roundhouse kick. He realises, belatedly, that she's exactly the kind of woman he'd want to marry, if only he had taken the trouble to get to know her. Micah acts promptly to win her back, but discovers she's now surrounded by eligible bachelors: high-powered CEO, genius biochemist, award-winning singer, reformed playboy. Worse, she makes it pretty clear that she's done with him. Micah gears up for an uphill battle. He must prove to her he's still worthy of her love before she falls for someone else. And time is running out.

"There will be no falling in love, we will only act as a loving couple when we are in public, we will share a room to make it believable, but no intimacy, touching is off-limits. We'll only have sex once a month, and that's solely to produce an heir. You won't interfere in my business, and I won't interfere in yours. You will be my wife in every sense and you will not be involved with any other man," he said, arrogance seeping from every word. I watch his mouth move, I'm not ready to fall in love with any man, especially not one as arrogant and egoistic as him. I can handle acting as a loving couple, and as for intimacy once a month. I can agree to that just to satisfy my sexual cravings with no strings attached. "Where can I sign?" I asked since I had nothing to lose. *** Nadine's wedding dreams turned to nightmares when she caught her sister and fiancé cheating! With a secret recording, she's ready for revenge. But then mysterious billionaire Logan West offers a deal: A Contract Marriage to take down her ex's empire. But what Nadine doesn't know is her life is getting complicated as she takes her chance to get revenge or risks everything for a chance at love?"

"Ahh!" She was in a moaning mess. She did not want to feel anything for this man. She hated him. His hands began to move all over her body. She gasped when he pulled down the back chain of her dress. The chain stopped at her lower waist, so when he zipped it off, her upper back and waist were exposed. "D-Don't touch m-ummm!" His fingers rolled around her bare back, and she pressed her head against the pillow. His touches were giving her goosebumps all over her body. With a deep angry voice, he whispered in her ear, "I am going to make you forget his touches, kisses, and everything. Every time you touch another man, you will only think of me." - - - Ava Adler was a nerdy omega. People bullied her because they thought she was ugly and unattractive. But Ava secretly loved the bad boy, Ian Dawson. He was the future Alpha of the Mystic Shadow Pack. However, he doesn't give a damn about rules and laws, as he only likes to play around with girls. Ava was unaware of Ian's arrogance until her fate intertwined with his. He neglected her and hurt her deeply. What would happen when Ava turned out to be a beautiful girl who could win over any boy, and Ian looked back and regretted his decisions? What if she had a secret identity that she had yet to discover? What if the tables turned and Ian begged her not to leave him?

Her fiance and her best friend worked together and set her up. She lost everything and died in the street. However, she was reborn. The moment she opened her eyes, her husband was trying to strangle her. Luckily, she survived that. She signed the divorce agreement without hesitation and was ready for her miserable life. To her surprise, her mother in this life left her a great deal of money. She turned the tables and avenged herself. Everything went well in her career and love when her ex-husband came to her.

Daisy is the illegitimate daughter of Mr. Hubert. His company went bankrupt, so he asked for help from Drkov's house. They agreed to help Mr. Hubert but with one condition. One of his two daughters must marry their nephew - Atlas Drkov. Atlas Drkov is a billionaire but he is disabled and uses a wheelchair. Yaretzi - daughter of Mr. Hubert's official wife - does not accept marrying a disabled man. She and her parents made a plan. They kidnapped Daisy's mother, threatened her, and forced her to marry Atlas. To save her mother, she accepted. However, after getting married, she fell in love with this man, and so did he. Difficulties start from here.

Mia's life is spiraling out of control. Abandoned by her mother, bullied mercilessly at school, and thrown into a household of four dangerously attractive stepbrothers, she's desperate to find her footing. "You look absolutely edible," Sean growled, his eyes devouring her. Mia felt a rush of heat between her thighs "Oh, you think so?" she purred, turning to face him. She reached out and traced her fingers along the ribbon that wrapped around his waist. "Well, I've been waiting for this all day. And I'm starving." Sean's smile grew into a predatory grin. "Then let us feast," he said, and in a flash, the ribbon fell away, exposing his rock-hard length. He stepped closer, and Mia felt the warmth of his breath on her face as he whispered, "You're going to take every inch of us tonight, aren't you?" With Rolex's teasing smirk and Sean's quiet, hot stares, Mia doesn't know where to turn-or who to trust. Every glance, every touch leaves her breathless, confused, and craving more than she should. Will Mia survive their games, or will she lose herself in a dangerous world of secrets, seduction, and forbidden desire? One house. Four brothers. Endless temptation.