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Joy Jdr Rizaldo
Joy Jdr Rizaldo
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The Heart of the Mafia Twin

The Heart of the Mafia Twin

The Robinson and Fowl families are both powerful, wealthy, and influential, deeply involved in legitimate business and mafia activities. To solidify their power and wealth, the Robinsons propose an alliance through marriage, which the Fowls agree to, thinking it will benefit both families. Unbeknownst to the Robinsons, the Fowls have twin daughters: Klarisse, who ran away from the mafia life to live independently, and Klara, who is frail and has always stayed with their parents. When Klara unexpectedly dies, the Fowls convince Klarisse to take her sister’s place in the arranged marriage to maintain the alliance. Klarisse marries Alexander Robinson, who is shocked to find out they already know each other. Alexander is secretly in love with Maxine, which Klarisse soon discovers. Despite her growing feelings for Alexander, Klarisse allows him and Maxine to meet secretly, hoping to respect their relationship. However, Maxine, feeling hurt and unwilling to be a mistress, decides to leave without informing anyone. Alexander is devastated by Maxine's disappearance, but Klarisse stands by him, revealing she had a twin sister who was supposed to marry him. Klarisse remains supportive despite Alexander’s initial anger, and over time, Alexander begins to fall in love with Klarisse. They build a peaceful and loving life together, eventually having fraternal twins. However, chaos erupts when Alexander’s enemy resurfaces and kidnaps Maxine. Feeling obligated to rescue her due to their past, Alexander faces his cunning enemy, who also captures Klarisse. In a final showdown, Alexander navigates through his enemy’s traps to save both Maxine and Klarisse, with the help of both families. After the rescue, Alexander makes it clear that he no longer loves Maxine and returns to his happy life with Klarisse and their twins. The families strengthen their alliance, and peace is restored.
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Chapter: Despair
**Venice.** A city of dreams… but tonight, it was a city of **nightmares.** **Klarisse Fowl-Robinson** sat bound and helpless in a cold, dimly lit room. Her wrists were tied tightly behind the wooden chair, and her ankles were bound to its legs. The air was damp, filled with the scent of mildew and fear. **But it wasn’t the coldness of the room that chilled Klarisse’s soul.** It was the **man sitting across from her.** **“Ahhh…”** Luca swirled the deep red wine in his glass, his lips curling into a satisfied smile. He sat leisurely, like a man savoring the fruits of a hard-fought victory. **“A fine vintage, don’t you think, Klarisse?”** His tone was mockingly polite, but his eyes… **Cold. Calculating. Cruel.** **Klarisse refused to answer.** Her jaw clenched as she stared at the floor, her eyes burning with tears she refused to shed. **But her silence only fueled Luca’s amusement.** **“Still giving me the silent treatment, huh?”** Luca chuckled softly, taking another
Last Updated: 2025-04-01
Chapter: Alex to the Rescue
**Venice.** The city of canals, romance, and ancient mysteries. But for **Alexander Robinson**, it was a city haunted by the shadow of **Luca Marconi**. Tonight, Venice was not a place of beauty. It was a **battlefield**. **“Move in.”** Alexander’s voice was barely above a whisper, but the weight of authority in it commanded immediate action. **Brandon and Lionel, his trusted right-hand men,** led their elite team into the seemingly abandoned structure that Luca Marconi had turned into a prison. It was an **old industrial warehouse**, hidden away in the heart of Venice’s labyrinthine alleys. **Dilapidated. Quiet. Deceptively so.** But Alexander knew better. **Luca never left anything to chance.** The air was thick with the scent of mold and rust. The dim glow of flickering lights overhead barely illuminated the narrow corridors. **“Check the perimeter,”** Alex ordered softly, his voice barely above a murmur. **“Stay alert.”** **Brandon and Lionel fanned out with precisi
Last Updated: 2025-03-31
Chapter: Meeting of Alliances
The air was heavy with tension, thick with unspoken fears and uncertain loyalties. **Bronson Robinson** stood at the head of the long mahogany table, his expression grim but composed. Beside him, **Alan Fowl** sat with his hands clasped tightly, his knuckles white with the force of his grip. They were here to make a decision that would shape the future of **their families**… and the entire **Mafia underworld.** The hall was filled with representatives from the most powerful Mafia families. **The Bertollis, the Vasquezes, the Morettis, the Lucianos, the Bellinis…** All of them had come, their faces reflecting a mix of unease and impatience. **Bronson Robinson** scanned the room, his gaze sharp and assessing. He could feel the **weight of responsibility** pressing down on him. With **Alexander and Artemis away**, and **Klarisse still in Luca’s hands**, it was up to **him and Alan** to keep everything from falling apart. **Angela Robinson and Kareen Fowl** were not present at th
Last Updated: 2025-03-30
Chapter: Agreement
**Venice.** The air was thick with tension, the moonlight casting long shadows over the narrow alleyways that led to the meeting point. **Allie’s** heart was pounding, but her determination was unwavering. This was it. **The moment everything would change.** ---Allie stood with her arms crossed, her gaze locked on **Artemis Robinson**, who stood a few feet away, talking quietly with his brother **Alexander.** **Alexander Robinson** paced back and forth, his jaw clenched, his face etched with frustration and worry. **“This is insane,”** Alexander muttered, his tone sharp and unyielding. **“We shouldn’t even be here.”** **“Alex—”** Artemis tried, but his older brother cut him off. **“No. This is too dangerous.”** **“Everything about this has been dangerous,”** Allie interjected, her voice sharper than she intended. **Alexander turned to face her.** **“And bringing you here makes it worse!”** ---**Allie’s fists clenched at her sides.** **“I didn’t come here to argue, Ale
Last Updated: 2025-03-29
Chapter: Allie Flashback
**Allie** stood by the window of the Robinson estate, her arms crossed tightly over her chest. Her phone was still warm in her hand from the call with **Artemis.** They had gone over **Enrico’s information** and were working to finalize the next move. But as much as Allie tried to focus on the present… Her mind wandered back to the **past.** **It came out of nowhere.** A wave of nostalgia swept over her, pulling her back to a time she had tried so hard to forget. **Before Klarisse.** **Before Artemis.** **Before she had a family that truly cared.** ---Allie had been barely **seven years old** when her world shattered. Her parents… Gone. An accident. **They never came home that night.** She remembered waiting by the window, hoping for the familiar sound of her father’s car pulling into the driveway. But it never came. ---From that point on, Allie had been tossed from one **foster home** to another. Some families were kind. Others… Not so much. **She learned quick
Last Updated: 2025-03-28
Chapter: Loose End
The sterile smell of antiseptics lingered in the air as **Allie Fowl** pushed open the door to **Enrico D’Angelo’s** hospital room. Her heart was pounding in her chest, a mix of **anger and desperation** swirling inside her like a raging storm. She hadn’t waited for permission. **Lucas and Liana** had been left in the care of the nannies back at the Robinson estate. **Klarisse’s absence was tearing her apart.** And now… **Enrico was awake.** **He had answers.** **He had to.** ---Inside the hospital room, the tension was palpable. **Alan and Kareen Fowl** were already there, standing silently beside **Bronson and Angela Robinson.** Their faces were a mix of worry and controlled anger. **Enrico lay in the hospital bed,** pale and weak, but conscious. His eyes fluttered open as Allie stepped closer. **“Enrico,”** Allie’s voice was steady, but her eyes betrayed her turmoil. **“Tell me everything.”** ---**Enrico D’Angelo’s gaze faltered.** He looked away, his jaw tighteni
Last Updated: 2025-03-27
The Forgotten Secret

The Forgotten Secret

She is Arianna. She is also Anna, a loving daughter and a loyal friend in the human world. However, she is Aria too, a princess among fairies but was hidden for a while. A secret kept, then, forgotten. Arianna grew up not knowing her true lineage and family. After her sixteenth birthday, events starts to unravel and a mysterious boy named Caspian helps to uncover who Arianna really is. The Princess takes up the challenge and responsibility to save her true family from a Dark Fairy who is set on taking control of the entire fairy realm.
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Chapter: AUTHOR'S NOTE
I would like to express my sincerest gratitude to all of you who took their time to give my story a chance. It is my very first written work and it means so much to me that I was given the opportunity to share my imagined world of fairies in a version that combines contemporary and fantasy. Thank you for joining Arianna and the rest of my characters in their journey to the world of fantasy and reality. I hope my characters would stay in your memories forever as a source of inspiration as well as an escape from the bustles of daily living.I am also grateful to my editor Inker.
Last Updated: 2020-12-13
Chapter: EPILOGUE: Back at the Willow Tree
Arianna smiles to herself when she sees the wooden swing still attached to the Willow tree. It has been almost 10 years since she had it done with the help of Bran and Caspian as a surprise for her best friend Jo who is returning home from Alaska.Now, the wood color is already faded but still sturdy as ever. The roses remain in bloom with the magical enchantment they have casted so it’s a combination of blue and green.Caspian is by her side carryi
Last Updated: 2020-12-13
Chapter: The Best of Both Worlds
The snow falls beautifully on the trail. Princess Aria marvels about it as soon as they magically appear at the trail that she has often tread when she is still living in the human world. She previously planned to return here without using any magic so she can see and feel once more what she misses in this world.
Last Updated: 2020-12-13
Chapter: Coronation
The wedding of Aldar and Melandra is one that would be remembered in the history of the Four Reams. Both rangers serve as an inspiration to all the fairies because their love gives everyone a positive feel of a happy life despite being destined to be the protector of the realm. This is yet another sign that a long lasting peace is achievable when the fairies are at ease to live their days without fear.
Last Updated: 2020-12-12
Chapter: Brothers, Fathers and a Wedding
Princess Aria sits beside her best friend Jo who is presently amazed by the busy scene. This fairy wedding is really fascinating for them. Seeing a lot of fairies dressed formally in real life is like a dream come true. This is one of the fairy tale scenes from the books that these two girls read over and over again when they were young. They adored the lovely dresses of Cinderella, Aurora and all the other princesses in fairy tales.“Look at that Anna…I mean Princess Aria. I like that blue one your aunt is wearing. It is classy and not too feminine.”
Last Updated: 2020-12-11
Chapter: A New Beginning
The reality of Alirion’s end takes a while to sink in amongst the fairies of the four realms. After so many years of fear and uncertainty, the fairies tend to expect that Alirion would come back from his final death with stronger dark magic than ever.However, in the passing of days, the fairies of the realms begin to breathe easier. Finally, peace is achieved.The first act of the Kings and Queens of the four fairy realms is to pardon the creatures
Last Updated: 2020-12-10
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