Maya working in a museum discovers an ancient artifact
Maya stared intently at the dusty artifact displayed under the glass case in her small-town museum. An ornate hourglass, intricately designed with symbols that seemed to dance on the glass, caught the light in a way that made it shimmer as if it held secrets within. She had read the notes scribbled by the museum's previous curator, whispering tales of its mysterious origin and the legends that surrounded it-tales of time travel and alternate realities. It was late, and the last rays of the sun filtered through the high windows, casting elongated shadows throughout the galleries.
Most of the townsfolk had left for the day, yet Maya found solace among the relics of the past, each artifact telling a story waiting to be uncovered. The hourglass had fascinated her since the day she first saw it. There was something about its graceful curves and the fine grains of sand trapped within, as if it were not just a relic but a portal to another time. "Just a legend, right?" she muttered to herself, leaning closer to examine the hourglass. Her fingers grazed the cool surface of the glass, and suddenly, the room filled with a soft, humming sound. Startled, Maya drew back, her heart racing. She glanced around, half-expecting to see someone else in the dimly lit museum. But she was alone. The humming intensified, and before she knew it, she felt a strange pull, as if the very fabric of time was unraveling around her. The hourglass began to glow, the sand within swirling violently as if caught in an unseen storm. Colors blurred, and the familiar surroundings of her museum faded into a whirlwind of light and shadow. Maya gasped, an inexplicable mix of fear and exhilaration surging through her as she was drawn into the depths of time itself. When she finally opened her eyes, she found herself lying on the cool ground, the air thick with the scent of earth and something smoky. Blinking in disbelief, she sat up slowly, her heart pounding in her chest as she took in the surroundings. Gone were the modern exhibits and sterile lighting of the museum. Instead, she was surrounded by rugged landscape and wooden homes that seemed untouched by time. "What just happened?" she whispered, grappling with reality. The sound of distant voices reached her ears, igniting both excitement and trepidation. Maya rose to her feet, brushing off her clothes, and took a deep breath-this was not a dream. Ahead, she spotted a group of people gathered around a large fire, their attire distinctly from another era. The men wore tattered clothes, and the women moved with purpose, carrying baskets and speaking animatedly. Maya felt a magnetic pull to approach them, her heart racing with a mix of curiosity and a nagging fear of what her sudden arrival might mean. As she got closer, she overheard snippets of their conversation-talk of rebels and the crown, of freedom and oppression. A young man with bright eyes and a fiery spirit caught her attention, gesturing animatedly as he spoke. "Today, we stand our ground!" he declared, his voice ringing with passion. "We will not cower under the weight of tyranny! Our fight is just beginning!" Maya's heart raced. This was history unfolding before her eyes, the very essence of the stories she had dedicated her life to researching. But this was more than just an event-she was here, in the thick of it, witnessing the determination of those who fought for their beliefs. "Excuse me!" she called out, unsure of what her own role was in all of this. But the moment she spoke, all eyes turned to her, curiosity and suspicion mixing in their expressions. And so, what would unfold next in this newfound world was beyond any history book-the echoes of time had brought Maya face to face with her destiny.
"Unlock the secrets of the past... When Emily discovers a mysterious shop in Willow Creek, she uncovers a hidden world of memories and secrets. As she delves deeper into the journal of the town's founder, she must navigate the blurred lines between past and present, truth and fiction. Will she uncover the secrets of her own past, or will the memories of others consume her? Dive into this mesmerizing tale of mystery, romance, and self-discovery."
*The Lost City of Eldarath* In the realm of Tenaria, where the sun dipped into the horizon and painted the sky with hues of crimson and gold, the village of Brindlemark lay nestled within the heart of the Whispering Woods.
A sudden twist of fate connected Helena to a prominent and influential person. To onlookers, she appeared as a naive bimbo. In truth, she was a top-tier specialist, shrouded in layers of hidden identities. Charlie declared, “She’s quite delicate and easily hurt. Cross her, and you’re crossing me.” The elite families, outwitted by Helena's prowess, kept these truths from him. Helena eventually broke free from Charlie, sending him on a frenzied worldwide hunt. To him, she was a bird with dazzling wings, and his goal was to help her reach new heights.
To the public, she was the CEO's executive secretary. Behind closed doors, she was the wife he never officially acknowledged. Jenessa was elated when she learned that she was pregnant. But that joy was replaced with dread as her husband, Ryan, showered his affections on his first love. With a heavy heart, she chose to set him free and leave. When they met again, Ryan's attention was caught by Jenessa's protruding belly. "Whose child are you carrying?!" he demanded. But she only scoffed. "It's none of your business, my dear ex-husband!"
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."
Janet was adopted when she was a kid -- a dream come true for orphans. However, her life was anything but happy. Her adoptive mother taunted and bullied her all her life. Janet got the love and affection of a parent from the old maid who raised her. Unfortunately, the old woman fell ill, and Janet had to marry a worthless man in place of her parents' biological daughter to meet the maid's medical expenses. Could this be a Cinderella's tale? But the man was far from a prince, except for his handsome appearance. Ethan was the illegitimate son of a wealthy family who lived a reckless life and barely made ends meet. He got married to fulfill his mother's last wish. However, on his wedding night, he had an inkling that his wife was different from what he had heard about her. Fate had united the two people with deep secrets. Was Ethan truly the man we thought he was? Surprisingly, he bore an uncanny resemblance to the impenetrable wealthiest man in the city. Would he find out that Janet married him in place of her sister? Would their marriage be a romantic tale or an utter disaster? Read on to unravel Janet and Ethan's journey.
She was a world-renowned divine doctor, the CEO of a publicly traded company, the most formidable female mercenary, and a top-tier tech genius. Marissa, a titan with a plethora of secret identities, had hidden her true stature to marry a seemingly impoverished young man. However, on the eve of their wedding, her fiance, who was actually the lost heir to a wealthy dynasty, called off the engagement and subjected her to degradation and mockery. Upon the revelation of her concealed identities, her ex-fiance was left stunned and desperately pleaded for her forgiveness. Standing protectively before Marissa, an incredibly influential and fearsome magnate declared, "This is my wife. Who would dare try to claim her?"
Corinne devoted three years of her life to her boyfriend, only for it to all go to waste. He saw her as nothing more than a country bumpkin and left her at the altar to be with his true love. After getting jilted, Corinne reclaimed her identity as the granddaughter of the town’s richest man, inherited a billion-dollar fortune, and ultimately rose to the top. But her success attracted the envy of others, and people constantly tried to bring her down. As she dealt with these troublemakers one by one, Mr. Hopkins, notorious for his ruthlessness, stood by and cheered her on. “Way to go, honey!”