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Silence is not always golden. It can comfort, yes, but it can also suffocate. For Amaka, silence was an escape a choice to avoid pain. But sometimes, what we avoid grows larger in the shadows. Her silence was the start of a storm, quiet at first but destructive in its wake. The echoes of unspoken truths have a way of growing louder until they demand to be heard. This is her story, a story of choices, of fear, and of finding her voice in a world that taught her to suppress it.
The day began with a feeling in the air. Amaka stood by her window, looking out at her lively neighborhood. Even with people all around, she felt alone. It was like she was stuck in a box of her own silence.
Her fists were tight. She had so much to say, but fear kept her quiet. She feared that speaking out would break the fragile peace she had made. "It's better this way," she told herself, trying to believe it.
But keeping quiet is tricky. It spreads and grows inside, taking hold. Amaka thought she could handle it. She was wrong. That one word she didn't say started a whole chain of secrets that would pull her in.
As the days went by, her silence grew heavier. It weighed her down and reminded her of all the things she hadn't said. She felt fake, hiding her true feelings behind a calm face.
The people around her didn't seem to notice the change. Or if they did, they didn't say anything. They only saw the surface, the calm Amaka tried to show. But inside, a storm was brewing. It was only a matter of time before it would break that fragile peace.
Amaka's relationships started to hurt. Her ties with friends and family got strained from all her unspoken words. They felt a distance, but couldn't figure out what was wrong. Her smile, once bright, now looked forced, a thin mask hiding the chaos within.
Her community, which had once felt warm and supportive, now felt stifling. The traditions that used to bring her joy began to feel like chains, reminding her of the secrets she kept inside. Amaka felt like she was sinking in her silence, trapped by her own untold truths.
I never imagined my life would come to this, being forced into a marriage I never wanted just to save my family from ruin. One moment, I was struggling to survive, and the next, I was trapped in his world. A world of power, secrets, and undeniable attraction. He wasn't just any man. He was ruthless, intense, and impossible to ignore. The way he looked at me made my heart race, but I knew better than to fall for him. Men like him came with consequences but this was just a contract. The closer I got, the harder it became to resist. And just when I thought I had a grip on my emotions, I discovered something that changed everything. The contract was meant to last only a year, and my time was almost up. But my heart already belonged to him. I fell in love with the man who didn't believe in love only to realize he had a bigger reason for marrying me. My father was connected to his dark past. A past that could destroy us both. Heartbroken, I did the only thing I could. I planned my escape. A way to disappear. But he found out. And now, running isn't an option. Because in his world, no one walks away from him. Not even his wife.
Silence doesn't help when you have a lot of hurt to deal with. For Emily Smithson, that moment came after a tough time in her life. She lost a lot and believed in love, only to be heartbroken. Emily grew up in a family that had a hard life. She learned to be strong. After school, she took jobs to help her parents, especially when the bank took her dad's newspaper business. When her parents passed away, she thought that was the worst blow. But life had more tough times in store for her. She thought getting married would be a new start, a safe spot. But it turned into another fight, leaving her feeling shattered. Just when she hoped her life would be calm, fate threw her a curveball. A lawyer, an old case, and a fight for justice changed everything. Beyond Silence is about resilience, revenge, and finding redemption. It tells how one woman overcame loss and betrayal to reclaim her strength. It's about learning to speak up after being ignored. Most importantly, it's about a woman who refuses to stay quiet anymore. As you follow Emily's story, may you find strength in her battles and hope in her wins. Let her bravery motivate you to face your own struggles. Sometimes silence isn't golden; it's just the calm before the storm.
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."
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."
Rosalynn's marriage to Brian wasn't what she envisioned it to be. Her husband, Brian, barely came home. He avoided her like a plague. Worse still, he was always in the news for dating numerous celebrities. Rosalynn persevered until she couldn't take it anymore. She upped and left after filing for a divorce. Everything changed days later. Brian took interest in a designer that worked for his company anonymously. From her profile, he could tell that she was brilliant and dazzling. He pulled the stops to find out her true identity. Little did he know that he was going to receive the greatest shocker of his life. Brian bit his finger with regret when he recalled his past actions and the woman he foolishly let go.
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!
There was only one man in Raegan's heart, and it was Mitchel. In the second year of her marriage to him, she got pregnant. Raegan's joy knew no bounds. But before she could break the news to her husband, he served her divorce papers because he wanted to marry his first love. After an accident, Raegan lay in the pool of her own blood and called out to Mitchel for help. Unfortunately, he left with his first love in his arms. Raegan escaped death by the whiskers. Afterward, she decided to get her life back on track. Her name was everywhere years later. Mitchel became very uncomfortable. For some reason, he began to miss her. His heart ached when he saw her all smiles with another man. He crashed her wedding and fell to his knees while she was at the altar. With bloodshot eyes, he queried, "I thought you said your love for me is unbreakable? How come you are getting married to someone else? Come back to me!"
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?"