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It a story about drugs and mafia in Russia
It a story about drugs and mafia in Russia
The cold wind of Moscow bit through the layers of Jimmy's jacket, but he barely noticed. He was high again, floating above the gritty streets of Russia's capital city, his thoughts scattered like snowflakes in a storm. The neon signs blurred as he wandered aimlessly down the alley behind Bolshaya Nikitskaya, chasing shadows only he could see.
Jimmy hadn't meant to end up here. Not in Russia, not in this life. He was supposed to be in medical school back in California, the golden boy of San Diego with a bright future. But that was before the pills, before the coke, before the need became bigger than the dream.
It started small. A couple of Adderall during finals week. Then oxy. Then lines at parties. By the time he dropped out, he was already too far gone to care. The overdraft fees, the maxed-out cards, the hollow-eyed reflection in his mother's bathroom mirror. So when a stranger at a club whispered about "opportunity" in Moscow, he took the offer without asking questions.
It was supposed to be easy. A few runs, some safehouse hops, and he'd be paid in cash and more powder than he could dream of. The man who recruited him, Ivan, had the charm of a devil and the hands of a killer. Jimmy didn't ask about the details. All he cared about was the high.
Weeks turned into months. Jimmy learned the routes, the codes, the drop-off points. His American face made him less suspicious to the locals. They called him "Yankee" and he smiled through cracked teeth. But each trip wore him down. He stopped calling his sister. He stopped checking the calendar. His passport expired, and he didn't even blink.
Until the night of the trap.
It was late December. The city glittered under a veil of frost, and the air tasted like iron. Jimmy was making his final delivery of the month-a kilo of heroin, hidden in a false-bottom guitar case. He walked into the metro station at Park Kultury, just like always. But something felt off. The guards weren't looking away like they used to. People stared a beat too long.
Then he saw the boots.
Black leather, polished to mirror shine. The unmistakable symbol of the Russian Special Forces sewn onto the arm of the nearest officer.
"Jimmy Carter," a voice called.
Caught in a web of betrayal, Nicole's life shatters in a single evening when her mother-in-law, Veronica, sets her up in an elaborate scheme. Blindsided, Nicole faces her husband Taylor's cold rage as he casts her out of his life and home, accusing her of infidelity and theft. As she tries to defend herself, her best friend, Sarah, adds another blow by denying their loyalty. "Please, Taylor, you have to believe me!" Nicole pleads, her voice breaking, but his icy response is a dagger to her heart. "I don't hate you, Nicole," he sneers. "I despise you." When Nicole reveals she's pregnant, she hopes for compassion, but it only fuels Veronica's determination to rid the family of her. After signing the divorce papers, a dejected Nicole wanders alone, where a brutal attack leaves her bleeding, helpless, and desperate to protect her unborn child. Six years later, Nicole returns from the ashes to inflict seven times the pains upon those who humiliated her and left her to die. "I'll make them pay so dearly that they'd regret ever been born!" She declares. This is a story of romance and revenge you don't want to miss!
Janice, the long-forgotten legitimate heiress, made her way back to her family, pouring her heart into winning their hearts. Yet, she had to relinquish her very identity, her academic credentials, and her creative works to her foster sister. In return for her sacrifices, she found no warmth, only deeper neglect. Resolute, Janice vowed to cut off all emotional bonds. Transformed, she now stood as a master of martial arts, adept in eight languages, an esteemed medical expert, and a celebrated designer. With newfound resolve, she declared, "From this day forward, no one in this family shall cross me."
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!
To fund her father's medical bills, Helena stepped in for her half‑sister and wed the city's notorious deaf heir. On their wedding night, as she bared herself, he dismissed her hope with, "This is strictly business." Living beneath the weight of his unpredictable moods, she learned to fear every moment. When everyone bet on her ruin, he became her fiercest protector. But as their contract expired and she gathered her things, tears shimmered in his eyes. "Please… don't leave me."
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!"
Forced out of a mental hospital by her family, Nicole was made to marry Aidan-reputed to be disabled-in her sister's place. The public ridiculed their union: a so-called lunatic and a cripple. What they didn't know was that Nicole had a sharp mind, countless talents, and secret identities. High society sneered at her unruly behavior, but Aidan always took her side. "My wife is too fragile to hurt anyone," he'd say. But soon- "Sir, your wife destroyed someone's house!" "Let her." "Sir, your wife ran away!" He arrived at the airport with two adorable kids in tow, pleading, "Sweetheart, come back. You can punish me however you want." Nicole froze. Wait-where did these two adorable little troublemakers come from?
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