Stephan Reynard happens to be married to the richest family in the city of New York. But ever since he married Elena Gilbert, his life had been taken from him. He was turned into a mere servant, a leave and death felt like an escape route from his problem. Funnily enough. His wish was granted when Elena wanted to get married to the son of a billionaire, James Madison. Elena needed Stephan out of her way so she had him poisoned. As Stephan laid on the ground feeling helpless. Hot tears of sadness enveloped him. " I will make you and your family pay for this." Stephan looked up as she bent over his dying body. " I can't wait." Elena said with a smirk on her face. Stephan gave up the ghost. He wakes up only to find himself in the body of a billionaire's son. He walked to the full-length mirror right in front of him and saw he was no longer Stephan Reynard but James Madison. The son of the richest billionaire in town. With Stephan masking as James, will he fall in love with Elena Gilbert? OR Will he make her pay for what she did to Stephan Reynard?
" Where am I?" Stephan's heart beat fast against his chest. He looked around to see where he was, but it was a stark contrast to the world he had known. The bed he was on showed he was not in his home, and he definitely wasn't seeing his wife beside him. " Is this a dream? " Is this real?" Stephan exhaled, slowly trying to understand what was going on.
His hand brushed against his head slightly, trying to think, but then he felt something strange. He was always on a low cut which Elena Gilbert was attracted to, but he was touching his head and God. They felt so soft." This isn't me," Stephan said, slowly getting up from the bed he slept on.
Stephan looked around, trying to make a meaning of everything he was seeing around him. The conformity was overwhelming. Stephan gazed around to see lots of shoes nearly arranged and a closet full of clothes that weren't his. He stumbled backwards, feeling like he was in a nightmare. Where was Elena? Where was his life?
Stephan's eyes landed on a mirror attached to the closet door. He approached it cautiously, afraid of what he might see. The reflection staring back at him was unfamiliar. The hair was longer, the face softer, and the eyes...the eyes were a different color.
"Who am I?" Stephan whispered, his mind racing with questions.
He turned away from the mirror and saw a piece of paper on the bedside table. It had a note scribbled on it: "Welcome to your new life, Stephan. You are now James Madison. Good luck."
Stephan's heart sank. What did it mean? Why was he in this strange body? He looked around the room again, searching for answers, but found none.
With a sense of determination, Stephan decided to explore this new world. He opened the door and stepped out into a hallway, unsure of what lay ahead. The soft carpet felt strange under his feet, and the silence was deafening.
As he walked, he noticed pictures on the walls. They were people he didn't know, smiling and happy. One picture caught his eye - a girl with curly brown hair and green eyes. She looked familiar, but he couldn't place her.
Stephan continued down the stairs, his heart pounding in his chest. He reached the bottom and saw a kitchen that was spotless. A woman with the same curly brown hair and green eyes was standing by the counter, sipping a cup of coffee.
"Good morning," she said, looking up at him with a warm smile. "I'm Caroline, your sister."
Stephan's mind reeled as he tried to process this new information. Sister? What did she mean? He opened his mouth to speak, but no words came out. " You are my sister?"
The words came out of his mouth. They were strange because Stephan knew he had no sister, but James Madison did. Holding his head and slumping into a chair right in front of him. Stephan tried to remember how he had been trapped in the body of James. " What happened to his old life and why is he here?" That was all Stephan could worry about as the scent of the delicious dishes strung up in his nose.
(BEFORE DEATH)
" I wonder why I married you in the first place. " You are unworthy of me." Elena barked at Stephan, who was feeling apologetic the instant she started to raise her voice at him. " You know you are at fault, don't you? " I was just looking out for you? Stephan defended even though Elena was just playing a smart one on him.
This was the third man he had met her with and each time Elena claimed it was just a business meeting. " Don't you see what you have done here? " I just lost a multi-billion contract just because of you. Elena shouted again, strapping the white towel that was about to fall off of her body.
Stephan's eyes were wide open. He didn't know what to say. Ever since he had married Elena, he hadn't had peace of mind. It was one problem against the other.
Stephan was tired, but he did not dare divorce her. He knew how powerful the Gilbert family were, they could make him disappear just by saying the word. He would always remember Elena's threat each time he tried to speak up and he would stop. " YOUR LIFE IS IN MY HANDS"
That was the only motor Stephan remembers, and it scared him alot. " You came here to finalize a business deal in a motel?" he forcefully said the words even though they sounded more of a question than him venting his anger.
" Yes dumbass, haven't you seen anyone finalize a business deal in a hotel before?" Elena looked at his face.
Stephan glanced behind her and looked at the man who was holding a cigar. His hair was rough although he had lovely skin. He saw the look in his eyes and he knew he was discharging his duties for him.
Ever since Stephan got married to Elena, there had been a contract and things he shouldn't do with her. Both of them hadn't had sex for over three years now, and they didn't even kiss. Stephan was dying silently but it was worth it.
He could enjoy the richest and the wealth that came along with him bearing his family's name, but it was now getting to him. "
" You are leaving with me right now!" Stephan shouted in anger.
He knew their marriage was a marriage of convenience, but he wouldn't be disregarded in that way. Stephan grabbed Elena by the hand, not minding she was with a towel around her chest.
" You are hurting me!" Elena shouted, trying to forcefully remove her hands from his firm grip. " You are going to pay for this!" she yelled as he dragged her and was about to slam the door behind them. " We are going home and that is finally!" Stephan shouted back at her in anger. Stephan felt a hand on his shoulders and she turned. His face went pale.
Born under the cursed Blood Moon, Cassia is described as weak, sad, and a burden to the powerful Autumn Pack. After losing her parents to a rogue attack, she's forced to serve as a humble omega, suffering torture from packmates and the cruel Alpha family. When Cassia finds she's fated to be the mate of the cold, controlling Alpha Blake, she dares to hope for rescue. But Blake rejects her, scorning her weakness and joining with her worst enemy. Betrayed and left for dead by those she trusted, Cassia is saved by an ancient force that gives her a second chance, a rebirth with powers beyond belief. Fueled by vengeance and a desire to recover her life, Cassia returns to the Autumn Pack dressed as a strange, powerful wolf. But as secrets emerge, Cassia must face Blake, three dangerous enemies, and her dark past. Will love to restore her, or will anger consume her?
Ellie believed that she had everything: a devoted partner in Daniel, a residence, and a bright outlook on life. However, her world comes crashing down after she suffers a great betrayal. As the situation develops, Ellie becomes the stereotypical innocent victim of circumstance in a serious and unexpected turn of events. Eloquent as she may be, Daniel's poisonous words alter the course of her existence, and the courthouse becomes a cage for all her dreams and ambitions where, showering in silence, she is robbed of all her tomorrows. With Daniel in control of the powers that be and her best friend Emily abandoning her, Ellie is thrown into prison, which she perceives as a death sentence. Yet, on her way to the rehabilitation center, a different side of her that she has never known emerges. Daniel may have quite a few things, but he did not anticipate one, which was Ellie's spirit. While Elaine, all this while, has been a puppet conniving spirit for quite some time, the twist comes as she gets sick and tired of the isolation and decides to fight for her life and all that makes her. This compelling story of betrayal, strength, and endurance will keep you on the edge of your seat right to the last word. Does Ellie have it in her to rise from the extreme destruction that Daniel has caused to her? Or is that the end for Ellie, as Daniel's sadistic tendencies take full charge and crush her completely?
22-year-old Evelyn Carter is attempting to start over in California while avoiding her past. She will be embarking on a new career path as a private school teacher. She is smart, attractive, and doesn't put up with nonsense. Who wouldn't notice her? However, what happens when she attracts the attention of someone unwilling to let her go? Who wants her and nothing else after falling in love at first sight? A 25-year-old billionaire CEO and single father, Lucian Carrington. He takes what he wants and he is also a very dangerous man. All it needed was one look at a stunning woman to realize she was HIS, even though he doesn't believe in relationships because they always end. Preview: Miss Carter, you will be mine. I say firmly. "Release my arm, Mr. Carrington, before I force you to." She says, seeming to smile at me. I give her a sly smile. Squeezing my wrist with her other hand, she twists it uncomfortably. I gave a painful hiss. "Don't underestimate me, Mr. Carrington." "This is the only time I will allow you to walk away from me, Miss Carter." She glared at me as she turned. "Mr. Carrington, I am no possession of yours." I was left standing there when she opened the classroom door and left.
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."
Katie was forced to marry Dillan, a notorious ruffian. Her younger sister mocked her, "You're just an adopted daughter. Count your blessings for marrying him!" The world anticipated Katie's tribulations, but her married life unfurled with unexpected serenity. She even snagged a lavish mansion in a raffle! Katie jumped into Dillan's arms, credited him as her lucky charm. "No, Katie, it's you who brings me all this luck," Dillan replied. Then, one fateful day, Dillan's childhood friend came to her. "You're not worthy of him. Take this 50 million and leave him!" Katie finally grasped Dillan's true stature—the wealthiest man on the planet. That night, trembling with trepidation, she broached the subject of divorce with Dillan. However, with a domineering embrace, he told her, "I'd give you everything I have. Divorce is off the table!"
For three years, Shane and Yvonne were wed, sharing heated nights, while his devotion clung to his ex. Yvonne strove to be a dutiful wife, yet their marriage felt hollow, built on desire rather than real warmth. All changed when she became pregnant, only for Shane to thrust her onto the operating table, warning, “Either you or the baby survives!” Broken by his cruelty, she vanished in grief and later returned, radiantly accomplished, leaving everyone awestruck. Haunted by remorse, Shane begged for another chance, but Yvonne only smiled and replied, “I’m sorry, men no longer interest me.”
For ten years, Daniela showered her ex-husband with unwavering devotion, only to discover she was just his biggest joke. Feeling humiliated yet determined, she finally divorced him. Three months later, Daniela returned in grand style. She was now the hidden CEO of a leading brand, a sought-after designer, and a wealthy mining mogul—her success unveiled at her triumphant comeback. Her ex-husband’s entire family rushed over, desperate to beg for forgiveness and plead for another chance. Yet Daniela, now cherished by the famed Mr. Phillips, regarded them with icy disdain. "I’m out of your league."
6 years ago, Lydia suffered a brutal betrayal orchestrated by her own husband and step-sister, who drugged her and framed her. In a twist of fate, she ended up having a one-night stand with a stranger. Don't even remember what he looked like. Later, in the throes of death, she discovered the truth about her mother's death all those years ago. In the blink of an eye, she lost everything. 6 years later, Lydia returned with her genius son, vowing to exact revenge on all her enemies! Little did she know, she encountered an incredibly familiar man at the airport! *** The man was briskly pushing open the door to the restroom, heading to the urinal. Even with such a mundane action, he did it with unparalleled elegance and grace. Lydia, following him in a daze, saw his fierce lower body and suddenly snapped back to reality. She let out a high-pitched scream, instinctively covering her eyes with her hands, her cheeks flushed, and stood there stiffly, unsure of what to do. Lambert furrowed his brows slightly but remained calm as he continued to relieve himself. The sound of water hitting the urinal made Lydia's face even redder. She angrily shouted, "You pervert!" Little did Lydia know that Lambert, seeing her in this state, had a flicker of recognition in his eyes. Memories from many years ago flashed through his mind, and his heart couldn't help but stir. It was her!