I didn't know it had that power, my curiosity grew as I watched this huge book, but I didn't know the consequences of opening it.
It was in the afternoon, after lunch, when I decided to visit the library. This time, I thought of reading something new. As I was checking for a book, I came across a huge book. It was so big that I barely carried it, so I decided to push it down and check what was written inside. It fell on the ground with a loud thud. I tried to open it, but couldn't, and my curiosity to see what was inside couldn't allow me to give up. I gathered a lot of energy and finally, the book opened as I was about to touch a word that seemed like a sticker.
I felt like something closed my eyes, and I fell on the ground. After a few minutes, I woke up in a place that I saw in that huge book. For a moment, I thought it was just a dream, but I pinched myself and realized that it was true - I was inside the book! As I wandered through the fantastical world within the book, I became lost in a dense forest of towering trees with glowing leaves. The path behind me disappeared, and I was unsure which direction to go. Suddenly, a soft light appeared in the distance. Lily emerged, carrying her glowing lantern, and approached me with a gentle smile. "I've been waiting for you, Lily" she said. "You're at a crossroads. The lantern will guide you, but first, you must solve a riddle to unlock its full power." Lily presented me with a small, intricately carved box. "Solve the riddle, and the box will open, revealing a crucial clue to your journey." The riddle was: "Where shadows fall, light rises. Seek the reflection of the unseen." I decided to think deeply and try to decipher the riddle. After a few moments of contemplation, I looked around and noticed a small pool of water on the ground. I gazed into the pool, and as I did, I realized that the reflection of the trees and the sky above were visible in the water. Suddenly, a gentle breeze stirred the pool's surface, and the reflection began to ripple and distort. As the ripples settled, I noticed a subtle image appearing in the water. It was a faint outline of a doorway, hidden behind a nearby tree. I approached the tree and found the doorway, which was previously invisible. The door creaked open, revealing a narrow passageway. I nodded to myself, feeling a sense of accomplishment. "Well done,!" I said to myself. "You've unlocked the first challenge. The passageway will lead you to the next wonder, but be cautious, for shadows lurk within." I entered the passageway, ready to face whatever lay ahead. The journey continued, full of wonders and challenges, as I delved deeper into the magical world within the Book of Wonders. As I ventured deeper into the passageway, the shadows grew even darker and the air thickened with an otherworldly energy. I could feel the weight of the Book of Wonders' secrets pressing upon me. Suddenly, the passageway began to fade, and I found myself back in the library, standing in front of the massive book. I reached out to touch the cover, and as I did, the room began to spin. The book's pages rustled, and the words blurred together. I felt a strange sensation, like I was being pulled back into the world outside the book. And then, I woke up. I was lying on the library floor, the Book of Wonders still open beside me. The words on the pages were no longer glowing, and the room was quiet once more. I sat up, rubbing my head, trying to process the incredible journey I had just experienced. As I stood up and began to walk away, I noticed something strange. The book was no longer on the shelf, and the library seemed different, as if the very fabric of reality had shifted. I smiled to myself, knowing that the secrets of the Book of Wonders would stay with me forever, and that the journey had only just begun. And with that, I walked out of the library, into a world full of wonder and possibility.
After two years of marriage, Sadie was finally pregnant. Filled with hope and joy, she was blindsided when Noah asked for a divorce. During a failed attempt on her life, Sadie found herself lying in a pool of blood, desperately calling Noah to ask him to save her and the baby. But her calls went unanswered. Shattered by his betrayal, she left the country. Time passed, and Sadie was about to be wed for a second time. Noah appeared in a frenzy and fell to his knees. "How dare you marry someone else after bearing my child?"
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."
On the day of their wedding anniversary, Joshua's mistress drugged Alicia, and she ended up in a stranger's bed. In one night, Alicia lost her innocence, while Joshua's mistress carried his child in her womb. Heartbroken and humiliated, Alicia demanded a divorce, but Joshua saw it as yet another tantrum. When they finally parted ways, she went on to become a renowned artist, sought out and admired by everyone. Consumed by regret, Joshua darkened her doorstep in hopes of reconciliation, only to find her in the arms of a powerful tycoon. "Say hello to your sister-in-law."
Three years ago, Cecilia was left battered and alone by the man she loved most, Alston, yet she bravely completed the wedding ceremony while pregnant. Three years later, although they were married, they grew apart over time. Cecilia focused on her career, no longer foolishly believing in love. But her transformation instantly threw Alston into a panic... And what is the secret from 11 years ago that Cecilia has always been reluctant to reveal? *** "She went to a law firm, met with a lawyer..." A lawyer? Is Cecilia suing someone? Who? Is there any recent litigation against the company? Alston suddenly chuckled coldly, "Who could she sue? I'm the CEO of this company. How come such a matter doesn't come to me first?" The assistant swallowed nervously, speaking softly, "Sir, there's no litigation against the company. She met with... a divorce lawyer."
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."
Joelle thought she could change Adrian's heart after three years of marriage, but she realized too late that it already belonged to another woman. "Give me a baby, and I'll set you free." The day Joelle went into labor, Adrian was traveling with his mistress on his private jet. "I don't care whom you love. My debt is paid. From now on, we have nothing to do with each other." Not long after Joelle left, Adrian found himself begging on his knees. "Please come back to me."