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Caminando por la vieja carretera que bordea el bosque, María sentía el crujido de las hojas bajo sus pies. El otoño había llegado, y con él, una paleta de colores cálidos que teñía el paisaje. Los árboles, casi desnudos, dejaban caer sus últimas hojas doradas, creando un manto suave que cubría el sendero. A lo lejos, el murmullo del río se mezclaba con el canto de los pájaros, creando una sinfonía natural.
María había salido a despejar su mente. Las últimas semanas en la ciudad habían sido intensas, llenas de ruido y estrés. Aquí, en la tranquilidad del campo, encontraba el respiro que tanto necesitaba. Se detuvo un momento y cerró los ojos, permitiendo que la brisa fresca acariciara su rostro. En esos instantes, se sintió completamente conectada con la naturaleza.
El sonido de una rama rompiéndose la hizo abrir los ojos. A unos metros de ella, un ciervo la observaba con curiosidad. Ambos se miraron en silencio, compartiendo un instante de pura magia. María sonrió. Sabía que estos momentos eran efímeros, pero también sabía que se llevaría ese recuerdo consigo, como un pequeño tesoro que la acompañaría en los días difíciles.
Caminando por la vieja carretera que bordea el bosque, María sentía el crujido de las hojas bajo sus pies. El otoño había llegado, y con él, una paleta de colores cálidos que teñía el paisaje. Los árboles, casi desnudos, dejaban caer sus últimas hojas doradas, creando un manto suave que cubría el sendero. A lo lejos, el murmullo del río se mezclaba con el canto de los pájaros, creando una sinfonía natural.
María había salido a despejar su mente. Las últimas semanas en la ciudad habían sido intensas, llenas de ruido y estrés. Aquí, en la tranquilidad del campo, encontraba el respiro que tanto necesitaba. Se detuvo un momento y cerró los ojos, permitiendo que la brisa fresca acariciara su rostro. En esos instantes, se sintió completamente conectada con la naturaleza.
El sonido de una rama rompiéndose la hizo abrir los ojos. A unos metros de ella, un ciervo la observaba con curiosidad. Ambos se miraron en silencio, compartiendo un instante de pura magia. María sonrió. Sabía que estos momentos eran efímeros, pero también sabía que se llevaría ese recuerdo consigo, como un pequeño tesoro que la acompañaría en los días difíciles.
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.
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."
Rena got into an entanglement with a big shot when she was drunk one night. She needed Waylen's help while he was drawn to her youthful beauty. As such, what was supposed to be a one-night stand progressed into something serious. All was well until Rena discovered that Waylen's heart belonged to another woman. When his first love returned, he stopped coming home, leaving Rena all alone for many nights. She put up with it until she received a check and farewell note one day. Contrary to how Waylen expected her to react, Rena had a smile on her face as she bid him farewell. "It was fun while it lasted, Waylen. May our paths never cross. Have a nice life." But as fate would have it, their paths crossed again. This time, Rena had another man by her side. Waylen's eyes burned with jealousy. He spat, "How the hell did you move on? I thought you loved only me!" "Keyword, loved!" Rena flipped her hair back and retorted, "There are plenty of fish in the sea, Waylen. Besides, you were the one who asked for a breakup. Now, if you want to date me, you have to wait in line." The next day, Rena received a credit alert of billions and a diamond ring. Waylen appeared again, got down on one knee, and uttered, "May I cut in line, Rena? I still want you."
When they were kids, Derek saved Norah's life. Years later, after Derek ended up in a vegetative state from a car crash, Norah married him without a second thought and even used her medical knowledge to heal him. For two years, Norah was devoted, seeking his affection and looking to settle her life-saving debt. But when Derek's first love returned, Norah, faced with divorce, didn't hesitate to sign. Despite being labeled as forsaken, few knew of her true talents. She was a race car driver, a famed designer, a genius hacker, and a renowned doctor. Regretting his decision, Derek begged for her forgiveness. Just then, a charming CEO intervened, embracing Norah and declaring, "Back off! She's my wife!" Taken aback, Norah blurted out, "What did you say?"
Melissa could tolerate being deceived and humiliated, but being framed was a different story. Three years of marriage was less important in her husband’s eyes than a teardrop from his other woman, Arielle. Finally, on a rainy day, she was ruthlessly abandoned. Five years later, Melissa showed up with her adorable twins. She became world-famous in the medical field. That was when her ex-husband, Everett, came crawling back, asking her to help cure Arielle... "Hey, old man, if you want to talk to my Mommy, you have to pass my test first." Melissa’s young son, Merrick, raised his chin proudly. ‘Old man?’ Everett checked himself carefully. Did he look that old? “Daddy, you really are very old..." Lindsey, Merrick’s twin sister, said with a pout.
Five years ago, Alessia La Rosa's life took a drastic turn when, suffering from memory loss, she wed to Dominic Carter under her grandfather's mysterious arrangement. But their marriage was a facade, bringing her only humiliation and heartache as Dominic showed no love, and she couldn't conceive. Upon discovering Dominic's infidelity, Alessia sought liberation through divorce. Yet, fate had more in store for her. Five years later, spurred by an anonymous email hinting at her lost child's whereabouts, she returns to the city with her twin babies in tow, determined to uncover the truth. As she navigates the tangled web of her past, a surprising twist awaits. Dominic, upon meeting her again, finds himself drawn to the woman she has become, unaware of her true identity as his former wife. Little does he know, the woman he's falling for is not only his ex-wife but also a powerful Doctor and Master Hacker.