At the age of eighteen, a bullying incident at school completely changed Shi Man's fate. Seven years later, at a wedding, with a boy by her side, Shi Man meticulously crafted a plan for revenge, bringing her enemies to justice. After seven long years, she finally put a period to her tumultuous eighteen. It may not be perfect, and there may be regrets. But life, filled with imperfections, remains unique and unchangeable, and we can only face it with courage. Even if it is faint, we must still shine in the darkness of the night.
The summer after the college entrance exams, on the rooftop where Frederick Miller and I often went, I lost something I cherished deeply.
From that moment on, my life was devoid of stars.
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Seven years later.
As I walked into the wedding venue, arm in arm with Ralph Wheeler, we instantly became the center of attention.
Even the bride and groom on stage were visibly shocked.
Ralph, unfazed, led me to his parents seated in the place of honor and introduced me solemnly, "Dad, Mom, this is Rosie Dobson, my girlfriend."
Ralph's father, Nelson Wheeler, remained stern as he snorted dismissively and looked away.
Ralph's mother, Evelyn Wheeler, shot me a fierce glare before turning her head in anger.
Their reactions were just as expected.
I braced myself and greeted them with a smile, "Hello, Mr. and Mrs. Wheeler, it's nice to meet you."
Naturally, my words were met with silence.
The atmosphere grew awkward.
Ignoring his parents' reactions, Ralph guided me to a seat far from the main table and sat me down.
Around us, whispers filled the air.
I kept my gaze forward, pretending not to hear.
"Ralph, why are you late to your sister's wedding?"
His uncle was the first to reprimand him.
A renowned lawyer and the legal advisor for Wheeler Group, he was well-respected in the industry.
"Traffic jam," Ralph offered a random excuse.
Traffic jam?
I couldn't help but smirk at the excuse.
Last night, Ralph and I had reunited after a long time, spending the night drinking and talking at a bar until morning.
I smiled as I looked towards the stage.
The bride and groom were sharing their love story under the teasing of the emcee. They were in love at campus and got married after graduation.
They seemed like childhood sweethearts. And their love was pure.
I smiled silently.
Some words sound grand, but only those who know the truth understand- they were all lies.
Hearing it made my stomach turn.
I turned to Ralph, giving him a provocative smile.
He looked slightly flustered, gripping my fingertips under the table and whispering a warning, "Behave yourself. Don't cause a scene."
Perhaps my "bluff and confession" last night had an effect; his cheeks were flushed, showing a hint of emotion.
Perfect.
He had developed feelings for me.
It was the first step in my plan for revenge.
The hurt I suffered seven years ago, I intend to return in full.
No one present would escape.
...
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.
My name is Katia, and I am just trying to survive until my fated mate arrives. Which may be easier said than done. Rejectection is the last straw. Whispering my acceptance of his rejection. I run through the pack house, out across the manicured lawn into the forest. "I'm sorry, my sweet girl," I say to my wolf. I'm sorry you have been stuck with me and have had to suffer everything I have. She whispers," it's not your fault, Katia. We came to a cliff with a waterfall. The hurt keeps pounding at me. I need it to stop. My sweet girl, and I just want peace, I keep running and leap off the cliff. Spreading my arms wide, with tears streaming down my face, I fall, not making a sound, waiting for sweet oblivion where we feel nothing ever again. "I love you, my sweet girl! Until we meet again, "My wolf replied just before we hit the water, "I love you too, Katia. I have never regretted a moment with you." The Snow Moon pack is having their last barbecue of the summer next to the waterfall on their land. The adults are laughing and joking while watching the pups play. The alpha, beta, and gamma are swimming with some of the older children and playing a game of Marco Polo. Someone yells, "Oh my goddess, someone just jumped over the waterfall!" Everyone is frozen as they watch what looks to be a child falling arms spread wide, no one makes a sound. The small body hits the water like a plane crashing into the side of a mountain. The alpha, beta, and gamma, spring into action, swimming towards the area the person went under. The alpha is screaming his wolf is going crazy repeating, "Find her. Find her...find her!" They dive and the beta surfaces with a small person in his arms. Alpha takes the girl from his beta, laying her on the ground. The men are shocked by what they see. She is covered in scars and injuries. Her body is twisted and broken. The Beta asks, "Who could have done this to someone so defenseless?" Alpha drops to his knees, repeating, "MATE...MATE...MATE!"
When Zora was sick during the early days of her pregnancy, Ezrah was with his first love, Piper. When Zora got into an accident and called Ezrah, he said he was busy, when in actual fact, he was buying shoes for Piper. Zora lost her baby because of the accident, and throughout her stay at the hospital, Ezrah never showed up. She already knew that he didn't love her, but that was the last straw for the camel's back, and her fragile heart could not take it anymore. When Ezrah arrived home a few days after Zora was discharged from the hospital, he no longer met the woman who always greeted him with a smile and cared for him. Zora stood at the top of the stairs and yelled with a cold expression, "Good news, Ezrah! Our baby died in a car accident. There is nothing between us anymore, so let's get a divorce." The man who claimed not to have any feelings for Zora, being cold and distant towards her, and having asked her for a divorce twice, instantly panicked.
"Sign the divorce papers and get out!" Leanna got married to pay a debt, but she was betrayed by her husband and shunned by her in-laws. Seeing that her efforts were in vain, she agreed to divorce and claimed her half of the properties. With her purse plump from the settlement, Leanna enjoyed her newfound freedom. The constant harassment from her ex's mistress never fazed her. She took back her identities as top hacker, champion racer, medical professor, and renowned jewelry designer. Then someone discovered her secret. Matthew smiled. "Will you have me as your next husband?"
Rocky Bai, a young and talented scholar in the field of gene study, ranked number one among his peers. While he was on the flight headed for the venue, an aircraft accident occurred right before he passed out. ... Rocky Bai is reborn! He saves a dragon and trains it in the Holy Dragon Empire. To his surprise, his dragon can cure disease and even bring people back from death. With the dragon, Rocky starts a new life. He is no longer a good-for-nothing, but an ambitious martial arts master and spirit manipulator among his generation. Let's join in their adventure!
Warning! Mature Contents! ***Excerpt*** "You belong to me, Sheila. I alone am capable of making you feel this way. Your moans and body belong to me. Your soul and your body are all mine!" *** Alpha Killian Reid, the most dreaded Alpha in all of the North, wealthy, powerful and widely feared in the supernatural world, was the envy of all other packs. He was thought to have it all... power, fame, wealth and favour from the moon goddess, little was it known to his rivals that he has been under a curse, which has been kept a secret for so many years, and only the one with the gift of the moon goddess can lift the curse. Sheila, the daughter of Alpha Lucius who was an arch enemy to Killian, had grown up with so much hatred, detest and maltreatment from her father. She was the fated mate to Alpha Killian. He refused to reject her, yet he loathed her and treated her poorly, because he was in love with another woman, Thea. But one of these two women was the cure to his curse, while the other was an enemy within. How would he find out? Let's find out in this heart racing piece, filled with suspense, steamy romance and betrayal.