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Kareen, a young woman in her early twenties, has spent her life trapped in an abusive and neglectful home. Raised by a violent father and an indifferent mother in a small, conservative town, she has carried the scars of physical, emotional, and sexual abuse for years. Despite her pain, Kareen escapes into books and dreams of a life beyond her torment. When a kind stranger offers her a glimpse of hope, Kareen begins to imagine a life of independence and freedom. However, as the abuse escalates, she reaches her breaking point and makes the life-changing decision to run away. Her journey towards healing leads her to new relationships, including Ryan, a compassionate man who sees her as more than a victim. Through his patience and unwavering support, Kareen begins to rebuild her life, confronting her past in therapy and learning to trust again. Years later, Kareen stands before her childhood home, no longer defined by her past. She has found the strength to heal and has built a new life filled with love, work, and purpose. With Ryan by her side, she now helps other abused children, offering them the same hope she once received. Her story is one of resilience, transformation, and the power of love to heal even the deepest wounds.
I was enjoying my peaceful sleep,I was still dreaming about me and a guy dancing suddenly I felt my body wet. All my beds were filled with water,all my body were so soaked with water also. I stood up lazily to checked the person and I discovered it was my mum. I checked the time and discovered it was 5am in the morning..... anyways that is how I wake up early,I will sleep late and still wake up early while Eva my sister wakes at 9am. Mummy good morning ma"I greeted her.
"Keep your greetings to your self you fool,I had woken up to ease myself and I discovered you are still asleep are you not supposed to be washing the dishes now huh" she asked. "Am sorry...am sorry mum" I said and quickly ran out of the room. When I reached the kitchen,I felt a sharp pain in my belly and I already knew the pain.....it was menstrual pain,I usually have pains if am on my period but my mum does not want to know if am having pains or not. "Omg,ooooh!!! I don't even have sanitary pad to use now,I normally buy it for myself but if I have money but It have finished...I guess i will just use clothes,if it should finish,I normally use clothes. Let me introduce myself,my name is kareen Charles am 17yrs old,am staying with my parents and I have a younger sister who is 15yrs,we are not poor in my family let me just say middle class. My mum is a business woman while my Dad is a banker.... With all this they still alIow me to hawk cup cakes every day anytime am back from school_ I think that is okay about me now. I don't know why my family dislikes me, have been asking myself the question since. I saw the plates in the kitchen and I almost passed out.....why are the dishes many today huh. I picked them and I started washing them, even though I was feeling pains. I guess am the only one awake, because I could not hear sounds again maybe my mum have gone back to sleep. I started feeling cold and also shaking vigorously due to the water she poured on me. After I finished washing the dishes,I started cooking breakfast and i checked the time and it was 6'o clock.....I am a dead meat. I quickly left the kitchen to washed the dirty clothes because if she is awake and am not done she is going to beat me for it. I am the one that wash the family cloth every day including my sister's own. We even have washing machine but she does not allow me to use it. After I finished washing the plates,I quickly picked the broom and I swept the whole house. Before I knew it,I finished my works..... After I finished my work I reached my room and I quickly removed my clothes and entered the bathroom to bath after I finished bathing I checked the time that I was late already which is a normal thing for me so I quickly dressed up on my way to the kitchen to carry my food I met Emiy on her way to school. Emiy and I does not stay in the same room her room is more prettier and we'll furnished than my own.....the only thing I have in my room is my cloth and an abandoned bed the bed is even smelling due to the way my mum pours water on it whenever I did not wake up early. "Kareen go and help me to bring my school bag," she said. "What?? Did you mean me?? " I asked her "Who else will I be talking to if not you,are you deaf??" She asked. "You must be stupid" I said and wanted to pass her. "You heard her clearly you fool,how many times will I tell you to help her to do whatever she asked you" mum said and she came out of her room she was fully dressed. "But mum" I was about saying something when she shushed me. "Will you keep quiet, have I not told you not to talk whenever am talking huh" she asked. "Am sorry mum" I said. "For that this is your punishment no school for you today, thank God there is no food in the pot again,wash all the toilet in the house and after that you should come to my shop to collect cup cakes and you must sell everything finish" she said and walked out. No school for me and they have finished the food today again,why is my life like this?? Why is my life different huh. Lidia pov I waited for kareen to come to school but I did not see her. I guess she is not coming again today, something seems strange about her that I don't know. I think she is hiding something from me, anytime I wanted to follow her to get house she always stop me. She looks really poor and tattered even though her beauty still overcome it.... sometimes I wonder how she pays her school fees. Enough about kareen ,let me introduce myself..... my name is lidia am the only child of my parents..... my parents are rich and am 16yrs old. My best friend is kareen and I love her so much even though she is older than me. I don't really understand her.... "The school will be really boring for me today without her" I thought.
Emma, a young woman in her twenties, has lived her entire life in the small town of Greywood, unknowingly tethered to a dark curse that has plagued her family for generations. After the brutal and tragic death of her father, she begins to uncover the horrifying truth about the ancient pact her ancestors made with a pack of werewolves, which binds her bloodline to the supernatural curse. When the wolves start hunting her and her loved ones, Emma must confront the horror of her heritage and the evil lurking in the depths of the forest that surrounds her town. With the help of Josh, a mysterious man with knowledge of the curse, and Lydia, a witch who has studied the magic of the woods, Emma embarks on a perilous journey to break the curse. But as she gets closer to the heart of the forest, the wolves grow stronger, and the danger becomes overwhelming. In the ultimate confrontation, Emma must perform a ritual to destroy the heart of the forest and break the pact-but at a great personal cost. Through sacrifice, bravery, and the strength of those who stand by her, Emma shatters the curse and frees Greywood from the wolves' grip. However, the scars of the past remain. Emma must learn to live with the darkness she has faced, finding her way forward in a world forever changed by the horrors of the supernatural, all while healing herself from the trauma she endured. In the end, Emma emerges stronger, a survivor, and a symbol of resilience, teaching others that even the darkest curses can be broken, and there is always hope for a new beginning.
As Anna fled, the weight of her decision pressed down on her chest. The knowledge of Salvador's family's dark secrets was like a heavy burden that threatened to crush her. The more she uncovered, the more she realized how tangled their lives were-secrets she could never have imagined. But even in her desperation to escape, Anna couldn't shake the feeling that Salvador was watching, waiting, and slowly closing in on her. His charm had masked his true nature for so long, but now the façade was slipping. Would he let her go, or was he willing to do anything to keep her in his world? The lines between love, obsession, and danger blurred with every step she took away from him. Anna couldn't hide forever, could she? The truth she uncovered about Salvador's family was just the beginning of a darker journey. As she raced against time, one question haunted her: Was it truly freedom she was running toward, or just another trap set by a man whose grip she could never escape?
Due to the plight of her family, Phoebe had no choice but to embark on the path of selling herself. In an accident, she had a tangled night with Alexander. Everything began to derail, and even if she fled to the ends of the earth, she would still be found by him and entangled... *** Phoebe screamed in frustration, "What do you want from me?" What was this supposed to be? He raised an eyebrow wickedly. "What do I want? You'll find out soon enough." With that, he hoisted her up and carried her back into the office. The door slammed shut with a kick, and he cleared the desk with a sweep of his arm before laying her down on it, his body pinning hers in place, completely trapping her in his grasp. Every cell in his body was telling him he wanted her. He wanted to claim her again. This time, there would be no escape for her-he wouldn't let her slip away. Never again. If he had suffered for five years, then this woman wouldn't get off easily either!
COALESCENCE OF THE FIVE SERIES BOOK ONE: THE 5-TIME REJECTED GAMMA & THE LYCAN KING BOOK TWO: THE ROGUES WHO WENT ROGUE BOOK THREE: THE INDOMITABLE HUNTRESS & THE HARDENED DUKE *** BOOK ONE: After being rejected by 5 mates, Gamma Lucianne pleaded with the Moon Goddess to spare her from any further mate-bonds. To her dismay, she is being bonded for the sixth time. What’s worse is that her sixth-chance mate is the most powerful creature ruling over all werewolves and Lycans - the Lycan King himself. She is certain, dead certain, that a rejection would come sooner or later, though she hopes for it to be sooner. King Alexandar was ecstatic to meet his bonded mate, and couldn’t thank their Goddess enough for gifting him someone so perfect. However, he soon realizes that this gift is reluctant to accept him, and more than willing to sever their bond. He tries to connect with her but she seems so far away. He is desperate to get intimate with her but she seems reluctant to open up to him. He tries to tell her that he is willing to commit to her for the rest of his life but she doesn’t seem to believe him. He is pleading for a chance: a chance to get to know her; a chance to show her that he’s different; and a chance to love her. But when not-so-subtle crushes, jealous suitors, self-entitled Queen-wannabes, an old flame, a silent protector and a past wedding engagement threaten to jeopardize their relationship, will Lucianne and Xandar still choose to be together? Is their love strong enough to overcome everything and everyone? Or will Lucianne resort to enduring a sixth rejection from the one person she thought she could entrust her heart with?
"Ahh!" She was in a moaning mess. She did not want to feel anything for this man. She hated him. His hands began to move all over her body. She gasped when he pulled down the back chain of her dress. The chain stopped at her lower waist, so when he zipped it off, her upper back and waist were exposed. "D-Don't touch m-ummm!" His fingers rolled around her bare back, and she pressed her head against the pillow. His touches were giving her goosebumps all over her body. With a deep angry voice, he whispered in her ear, "I am going to make you forget his touches, kisses, and everything. Every time you touch another man, you will only think of me." - - - Ava Adler was a nerdy omega. People bullied her because they thought she was ugly and unattractive. But Ava secretly loved the bad boy, Ian Dawson. He was the future Alpha of the Mystic Shadow Pack. However, he doesn't give a damn about rules and laws, as he only likes to play around with girls. Ava was unaware of Ian's arrogance until her fate intertwined with his. He neglected her and hurt her deeply. What would happen when Ava turned out to be a beautiful girl who could win over any boy, and Ian looked back and regretted his decisions? What if she had a secret identity that she had yet to discover? What if the tables turned and Ian begged her not to leave him?
Veronica is an eighteen-year-old omega who falls into an emotional breakdown when her Mate, who was soon to be the Alpha of the Sun crest pack, turns against her, hurls hurtful words at her, and rejects her on the night of the full moon festival because he and everyone in the pack, including her, thinks she is an omega. As if the pain of rejection, helplessness, and worthlessness wasn't enough, she lost her best and only friend to the cold hands of death when rogue wolves attacked their pack. Right in the presence of her mate, she was tagged as someone who always attracted problems and calamities anywhere she went and he turned a blind eye and watched as she was banished from the pack. With hatred for her life, she runs deep into the woods that were off-limits and jumps off to end her life, but in a turn of events, something else happens. What would her mate do when he finds out that Veronica is not who he thinks she is? Will she be able to forgive him? What fate lies ahead for them?
Life was a bed of roses for Debra, the daughter of Alpha. That was until she had a one-night stand with Caleb. She was sure he was her mate as determined by Moon Goddess. But this hateful man refused to accept her. Weeks passed before Debra discovered that she was pregnant. Her pregnancy brought shame to her and everyone she loved. Not only was she driven out, but her father was also hunted down by usurpers. Fortunately, she survived with the help of the mysterious Thorn Edge Pack. Five years passed and Debra didn't hear anything from Caleb. One day, their paths crossed again. They were both on the same mission—carrying out secret investigations in the dangerous Roz Town for the safety and posterity of their respective packs. Caleb was still cold toward her. But as time went on, he fell head over heels in love with her. He tried to make up for abandoning her, but Debra wasn't having any of it. She was hell-bent on hiding her daughter from him and also making a clean break. What did the future hold for the two as they journeyed in Roz Town? What kind of secrets would they find? Would Caleb win Debra's heart and get to know his lovely daughter? Find out!
“Drive this woman out!” "Throw this woman into the sea!” When he doesn’t know Debbie Nelson’s true identity, Carlos Hilton cold-shoulders her. “Mr. Hilton, she is your wife,” Carlos’ secretary reminded him. Hearing that, Carlos gives him a cold stare and complained, “why didn’t you tell me earlier?” From then on, Carlos spoils her rotten. Little did everyone expect that they would get a divorce.