secret crush

When he returned from the pits of prison, everyone who had a hand in his downfall shall bite their fingers in regret. No matter what. No matter who. The syndicate, the rich son of a bitch who made these all happen, and the woman who was supposed to be his love forever. They shall all face the wrath of his revenge. When Hermes Henshaw returned from prison, the only woman he loved had left him for the greatest enemy he had in the world. And with her had gone the last remaining part of his former self. Now he must take vengeance on all those who took everything away from him. One by one, bits by bits, he should rip them apart until nothing is left of them. But when he discovers a secret about himself, would he succumb to the fact that in the end, he might just become the very monsters he sacrificed everything to defeat.

With a bounty placed on her head, Serafina, an Italian immigrant with a traumatic past, flees her country to live as a fugitive in America as she gets to work as a faux prostitute and a killer under an infamous Pimp who takes her in and promises to get her a work permit in America and protect her while her presence remains illegal. She is forced, by circumstances, seduce and swindle men to survive and hide away from her killers. She meets Giovanni one fateful night in what she believed to be a coincidence and following a steamy one night stand, she tries to swindle him like she usually does but is swiftly caught and attacked after a failed attempt at drugging him. He subdues her and makes her a deal: To work for his secret organisation or to be arrested and deported back to Italy where she will finally be hunted down by her bounty killers. Serafina, having no option, agrees and they both start off hating each other after a night that would have bloomed into a beautiful relationship. The rebellious duo weave through crime, deaths, swindling and exerting revenge on corrupt government officials, having to save each other from harm's way and when their feelings, flaming desires and passion starts to surpass the hate they have for each other, they are forced to make compromises and in the end, Serafina's love for Giovanni is tested when her life is threatened by her former boss. Will she bring him to his doom or sacrifice everything for the man she loves?

The reason for which Sarah always wanted to divorce Jack was known to only herself. She holds a secret with a particular occultic society called,”The Collective”. The secret society threatens to kill her. The sudden disappearance of Sarah causes tension and it was surprises to many people Jack and Emily find something scary when they start to look for Sara - they discover this secret group that is doing bad things. As they search deeper into the dark side of reality, they find out something surprising: Sarah, who everyone thought was dead, is alive. And she's not alone. Jack and Emily have to deal with lies, betrayal, and strange powers in a dangerous world. Can they figure out the lies before they get hurt? Because nothing is clear and the truth might be the most dangerous lie. Sarah revealed the secret she has been hiding all along.

Henry Knight was the poorest and most despised live-in son-in-law, ridiculed by all who saw him as worthless trash. But a chance encounter changed his life forever, turning him into a secret billionaire—one of the most powerful men on the continent. Now, with unimaginable wealth at his fingertips, Henry vows to make those who treated him like dirt, like a dog, pay. But behind his cold, calculating plans for revenge lies a deeper battle.

If prophecies are destined to come to pass, how is it that even a queen can interfere with one? And what does it mean for the future of the kingdom? The silent battle between land and sea intensifies when Nadia is sent to reside with the Royal Family of Noelle, and Queen Ariana decides she has a much better idea. With the help of her retired White Knight, Sir Rallian, Nadia is enslaved and Ariana initiates her plan to make Noelle an empire again. However, the mutually beneficial relationship between the queen and former knight is under pressure when Sir Rallian discovers Nadia's value and Queen Ariana begins to question if the she made the right decision letting Nadia live. Will this powerful friendship withstand the test of greed? Meanwhile, the Royal Advisor, Polaris, looks a fool as what he announced to be a prophecy no longer appears as such. Furthermore, correcting the intended course of events is more complicated with the queen involved, not to mention Nadia is seafolk AND cursed. Poor Rein Bow also finds herself overwhelmed and powerless in helping Nadia, and she hopes that joining forces with Polaris and his resources against this cruel villain will be enough to deliver the princess-turned-slave. Will Polaris manage to save his reputation without committing treason? Will Nadia have the better life she was promised outside the ocean? The story of the descendants of King Jorge and Emperor Gerardo continues in this tension-packed Book Three of "The Rose Tree Chronicles." New unique characters are introduced and clash in this fight for a prophecy to be fulfilled. Powerful alliances are strained and personal feelings are mingled in politics. Read "Silver Skeletons" and immerse yourself in a world of war and prophecy.

" I found my mate" priestess Catori was shocked when the king made his announcement, after the initial shock she began panicking, 'he cannot do this to me, not now' she's is not yet prepared for this, they had agreed to keep this a secret until they are prepared for this. 'why is he suddenly announcing it now'.

Benson Woods is being coerced to mortgage his house to a dangerous mafia group and a bank, the only inheritance his parents left for him to save his dying girlfriend, Rosemary Bernard. He was successful but had to quit his job. An old man named Quentin saves him from the clutches of his debts. Quentin Houston happened to be the leader of another mafia group and a new secret is discovered as Benson is indebted to this new mafia boss and finds out that a man named Joseph Jenson was helped by his real parents before they died and he gives him everything all his riches making him the new mafia boss before he dies. Does Benson gets to take his revenge as the new mafia boss leader?

Fairytales had it, "The princess kissed the frog and the ugly creature magically became a handsome prince." But what if the frog prince's curse can't be broken even with the true love's kiss? Meet Prince Ling, the crown prince of Earth Kingdom within the realm of the shapeshifters. He is not only known for his social status, luxurious clothes, and good looks but also for being a great Casanova. Who would have thought that this handsome prince has actually an ugly real form of a frog? This is the darkest secret that the Earth Kingdom holds up to this day. Will the ladies that fell head over heels for him laugh or cry out of despair? That matter aside, Prince Ling's coming of age is just around the corner yet his father is still hesitant of passing the authority to him. You might ask, what's been holding his majesty back? Well, it's Prince Ling himself. He's a troublemaker, cannot sympathize with his fellow citizens, and lacks the maturity and ability to lead. Little did he know, there's another thing that's holding his father back from ascending him to the throne - he's bound to die on his 21st birthday. The crowned prince's everyday life changed when he met the third princess of Water Kingdom when he was out for "bride hunting". Their fates got intertwined with each other, and the secrets of the past are slowly appearing on the surface. Will meeting the third princess of Water Kingdom help prevent the destined tribulation to be set upon Prince Ling?

"I regret the day I met you. I regret foolishly giving love a chance for the first time." Emily’s words pierced the air, heavy with regret and heartache. Her voice trembled as she uttered each syllable, her eyes glistening with unshed tears. But Alex stood before her, his own heart aching at the sight of her pain. He longed to comfort her, but the weight of his own decisions held him back. **** Alex was a billionaire and independent man who lived a life of fulfilment but was marred only by the suffocating grip of his parents. Just like a dog on a leach, he always did as they wished, whether he was good with it or not. He despised women and perceived them all as serpents in designer dresses. His parents arranged a marriage devoid of love with him and a fellow billionaire's daughter, Isabella, which he reluctantly agreed to. Since he had no affection for her, they lived in his house like cats and rats, with no intimacy between them. However, meeting Emily challenged his negative view of women and made him want to marry her, as they became drawn to each other like a magnet. He was willing and determined to marry Emily instead of Isabella, especially after she revealed she was carrying his child. Isabella harboured a hidden agenda far more intricate than mere unrequited love. As Alex's heart turned to Emily, she unleashed deadly plots, determined to retain her place in Alex's heart, even if it meant silencing her rival permanently. Will Alex break free from his condescending parents to choose his own future? Can Emily survive Isabella's wrath and plots? Since only a woman would emerge victorious in winning his heart, who would it be and at what cost?

Hans Ronald is the only son of Mr Ronald, the multi trillionaire, who's the richest man in the city. Hans is known by everyone to be the pampered and beloved heir of the Ronalds family and he's always been protected all his life. He's good looking, smart and every girls' dream guy. One day, his parents are taken down by men in black, leaving Hans with trillions of dollars, but since his parents' protection are gone, he's vulnerable and weak…he realizes that someone is after him, certainly the same person that killed his parents. He stumbles upon immeasurable power when he finds a secret book and unlocks a system, he swears to get revenge on the enemy, but what if the enemy is someone he loves?.