In a land ruled by the oppressive Order, where fear and tyranny have reigned for generations, a young woman named Lyra becomes the unexpected leader of a rebellion. Armed with the ancient and mysterious Shattered Star, a powerful artifact capable of shaping destiny, she must navigate a world of fractured alliances, brutal battles, and political intrigue to topple the Order. As Lyra fights to unite a divided land, she faces not only the threat of the Order's relentless soldiers but also the heavy weight of leadership and sacrifice. Alongside her loyal companions-Thorne, Kaera, and the fierce southern clans-Lyra leads the charge toward the Order's stronghold in a final, desperate push for freedom. But victory comes at a cost. With the death of the Order's leader, a new wave of chaos rises. The question remains: can Lyra rebuild a fractured world, or will the same darkness rise again? A tale of heroism, betrayal, and the struggle for a better future, The Shattered Star explores the complexities of leadership, the price of freedom, and the courage it takes to fight against seemingly insurmountable odds.
Lyra stood at the edge of the cliffs, the sea crashing below her as the wind tugged at her dark hair. The town of Vailhollow stretched behind her, nestled along the coast in a gentle curve of land. It was a peaceful place, far removed from the chaos of the world beyond the horizon, and that's how she liked it.
Or at least, that's how she had liked it-before the strange events began.
The sun was setting, casting a warm orange glow over the sea, when she first saw it. A faint ripple in the sky, like a tear in the fabric of the world itself, stretching across the heavens. For a moment, she thought it was a trick of the light. But then the ripple expanded, and the sky turned black-almost as if something were pulling the night itself from the depths of the universe.
She shook her head, blinking, but the strange phenomenon was still there. It was as if the storm had somehow frozen the air around her, holding her in place. Her heart beat faster, an unfamiliar unease creeping into her chest.
The town below seemed oblivious to the strange occurrence, as usual. The villagers were already retreating into their homes for the evening, unaware of the celestial anomaly above them. But Lyra couldn't ignore it. Something was wrong.
Turning back toward the village, she stumbled into someone-a tall figure, cloaked in a dark traveling robe, who appeared out of nowhere.
"You saw it, didn't you?" the stranger asked, his voice low and urgent. His eyes, hidden beneath the hood, gleamed with a knowing intensity.
Lyra didn't respond immediately. Her heart was still pounding in her chest, and her mind raced to process what she had just witnessed. Who was this man? And why was he here?
"Lyra," the man said softly, almost as though reading her thoughts. "You are not who you think you are. And neither is this place."
Samantha Green never imagined her life would change with a single decision. A hardworking and independent woman, Sam is accidentally thrust into a world of wealth and privilege when she agrees to marry Luke Ashford, a charismatic business tycoon, to save his family estate from a scandal. Initially a temporary arrangement, their marriage of convenience begins to blossom into something real as they discover shared values, vulnerabilities, and an unexpected connection. Following their second, heartfelt wedding, Sam and Luke navigate the complexities of married life under the public eye. While their love grows, so do the challenges. Sam struggles to adapt to the expectations of high society while holding on to her individuality and dreams. She proposes turning a neglected section of the Ashford estate into a community center, a project met with initial resistance from Luke due to financial constraints. Despite the tension, the couple learns to compromise and support each other's ambitions. Their life takes a turn when Clara, Luke's childhood friend and former fiancée, returns unexpectedly with news of her pregnancy and a plea for help. While Luke offers Clara a place to stay, Sam grapples with feelings of insecurity and jealousy. Clara's presence adds strain to their marriage, but Sam's compassion and determination to protect her bond with Luke shine through. At the same time, Luke faces a scandal as a journalist uncovers allegations of financial misconduct tied to his late father. The media frenzy threatens to tarnish the Ashford name and Luke's reputation. With Sam's unwavering support, they uncover the truth: a rival business tycoon orchestrated the false claims to damage the family legacy. Together, Sam and Luke clear his name and emerge stronger as a couple. Clara, realizing she must carve out her own path, decides to leave the estate and start anew, inspired by Sam's grace and integrity. Her departure marks the resolution of lingering tensions, allowing Luke and Sam to fully embrace their future. As they continue to build their lives, Sam's community center becomes a symbol of her dedication to creating a meaningful legacy. The project also reflects the couple's growth as a team, balancing personal dreams with shared responsibilities. The story culminates in a health scare that forces Luke to confront his fears about vulnerability and fatherhood. The experience deepens their bond and inspires them to embrace the possibility of starting a family. Through scandals, family tensions, and personal struggles, Sam and Luke transform their accidental marriage into a profound partnership built on love, trust, and resilience. Their journey highlights the power of taking risks, the strength of vulnerability, and the beauty of finding love in the most unexpected places. "Against All Odds" is a story of transformation, second chances, and a love worth fighting for-a reminder that sometimes, life's most meaningful moments are born from the accidents we never saw coming.
"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?"
The day Raina gave birth should have been the happiest of her life. Instead, it became her worst nightmare. Moments after delivering their twins, Alexander shattered her heart-divorcing her and forcing her to sign away custody of their son, Liam. With nothing but betrayal and heartbreak to her name, Raina disappeared, raising their daughter, Ava, on her own.Years later, fate comes knocking when Liam falls gravely ill. Desperate to save his son, Alexander is forced to seek out the one person he once cast aside. Alexander finds himself face to face with the woman he underestimated, pleading for a second chance-not just for himself, but for their son. But Raina is no longer the same broken woman who once loved him.No longer the woman he left behind. She has carved out a new life-one built on strength, wealth, and a long-buried legacy she expected to uncover.Raina has spent years learning to live without him.The question is... Will she risk reopening old wounds to save the son she never got to love? or has Alexander lost her forever?
Elena, once a pampered heiress, suddenly lost everything when the real daughter framed her, her fiancé ridiculed her, and her adoptive parents threw her out. They all wanted to see her fall. But Elena unveiled her true identity: the heiress of a massive fortune, famed hacker, top jewelry designer, secret author, and gifted doctor. Horrified by her glorious comeback, her adoptive parents demanded half her newfound wealth. Elena exposed their cruelty and refused. Her ex pleaded for a second chance, but she scoffed, “Do you think you deserve it?” Then a powerful magnate gently proposed, “Marry me?”
Lucia Balstone thought she had chosen the right man to spend the rest of her life with, but he was the one who ended her life. Their ten-year marriage seemed like a joke when her husband stabbed her with a dagger. Fortunately, God is never blind to people's tears. Lucia got a second chance. She was reborn at the age of 22, before all the terrible things had happened. This time, she was determined to avenge herself and let those who hurt her pay! She made an elaborate list of her goals, and the first thing on her list was to marry her ex-husband's enemy, Alonso Callen!
Desperate to handle her grandmother's towering medical bills, Gianna agreed to a contract marriage with Tristan, the enigmatic man she'd once shared a one-night stand with. She assumed they'd fulfill each other's needs and dissolve the arrangement once the terms expired. Unbeknownst to Gianna, this marriage was a dream Tristan had clung to for ten relentless years. Certain she was just filling someone else's role, Gianna prepared to leave when that other woman returned. But Tristan, his eyes burning with unspoken emotion, seized her trembling hand and declared, "You’re mine. Now and always."
It was supposed to be a marriage of convenience, but Carrie made the mistake of falling in love with Kristopher. When the time came that she needed him the most, her husband was in the company of another woman. Enough was enough. Carrie chose to divorce Kristopher and move on with her life. Only when she left did Kristopher realize how important she was to him. In the face of his ex-wife’s countless admirers, Kristopher offered her 20 million dollars and proposed a new deal. “Let’s get married again.”