Novels by Gifted_handz

The air in the room was charged with tension as reporters and media representatives crowded into the briefing room, their cameras flashing and microphones thrust forward, all eager to catch every word. In front of the room stood the Police Chief Reynord, his expression was grim as he took his position at the podium.Clearing his throat, he began, his voice firm and controlled.“This morning, we concluded the preliminary investigation into the kidnap of Ms Anaïs Iluak. Ms. Agnes, a model, was found to be the primary suspect in the recent kidnapping of Miss Anaïs. Unfortunately, Ms Agnes has been confirmed dead in the early hours of the day.Gasps rippled through the crowd.He paused to let the noise die down.The evidence confirms that she was fatally shot during the rescue operation. However, we believe that she was not working alone.” he continued.The murmurs in the crowd grew even further.“We have strong reasons to suspect that she had accomplices,” Chief Reynord continued, glanc

The chilly usual sterile scent filled the hospital room. The rhythmic beeping of the heart monitor was the only sound that punctuated the heavy silence. The walls were an uninspiring shade of pale blue. A beautiful lily flower had been placed on the bedside table. The only thing that seemed to emit sweetness and life within the cold hospital walls.Anaïs stirred, her body weighed down by weakness, fatigue, and pain. A dull ache radiated from her side, and her head throbbed as if she had been submerged in a fog. Her eyes fluttered open as she slowly adjusted to the bright lighting in the room.For a brief moment, she couldn’t remember what had happened but then the memories came slowly—flashes of a blade slicing through the air, the deafening crack of gunfire, Agnes falling head first, headbutting her unconscious.She noticed two figures standing by the window in hushed conversation.Cael Moraine. Dr. Derek.They hadn’t noticed her yet. Cael stood with his hands buried deep in his pock

Anaïs' disappearance had quickly erupted into a crisis behind the scenes. Though the public had not yet caught wind of it, the absence of a rising star like her had already started setting off alarms.Elen Clark, the renowned designer, had contacted the agency, his voice sharp with irritation.He had waited for Anaïs's arrival for longer than he intended.“Where is Ms Anaïs? She was supposed to be here an hour ago,” he asked as he got on a call with Mr Henry.Mr Henry had been surprised that Anaïs hadn't met with Elen Clark yet, but just then, his phone had buzzed again. It was Lucy.“Hello Lucy, why haven't ….” “Ms. Anaïs has been kidnapped,” Lucy started abruptly, cutting him off.The rest of his words found no voice as the reality of Lucy's words settled. Henry had wasted no time. He frantically made the necessary calls, his hands trembling as he reached out to every contact he had, every contact necessary. He had been rattled by the news but nothing rattled him more than the ca

Alex stirred, shaking his head as he tried to orient himself. “They are getting away”, he could hear Lucy screaming.The attack had been swift. He had tried to lung at the men dragging Anaïs but another figure intersected him. Knocking him hard but Alex didn't become Cael's employee only for his driving skills. He had reacted swiftly, his feet agile and his steps practiced. He had exchanged blows with the man and soon knocked him unconscious but there was not enough time to stop the van from zooming off. He stood up, dust and blood mingling on his bruised face. Without hesitation, he pulled out his phone, his fingers shaking as he dialed Cael’s number.“There’s been an incident. Ms Anaïs has been abducted,” he hissed.There was a tense silence at the other end of the phone. “Any leads?” Cael asked finally, his voice deeper than usual.“I was able to hold down one of their men,” Alex said, placing his boots on the head of the unconscious man. “I also got a clear read on the plate nu

It had just been over a week since M&G released their status quo-breaking design—a design flawlessly adorned and paraded by Anaïs. The success of the design had ultimately catapulted Anaïs into the global spotlight. Anaïs' fan base had grown rapidly in the past month but this new shoot was exactly what no one was expecting. Anaïs, a newcomer already gracing the global stage. It was unheard of. Fans and critics alike devoured every Anaïs story in the media. Anaïs Iluak was no longer just a rising star; she was the embodiment of success with just a few gigs under her belt, a model whose unprecedented rise defied all expectations.Early in the morning, just before the first light of the day, Anaïs was abruptly woken by the soft yet insistent knock of her midwife, Alara.Anaïs stirred, feeling too tired to get up. Still feeling under the weather she blinked sleepily as the midwife approached the bed corner. The pregnancy had started taking its toll. Thankfully, she had nothing much plan

The backdrop had been prepared as the set was bathed with warm, bright lighting. It had been perfectly and meticulously prepared to highlight the beauty of the shoot. The design of the dress prepared for the shoot had its inspiration from the ancient civilization of Greece. It had been perfectly matched with modern style, perfectly giving it a unique, elegant, and somewhat nostalgic allure.Anaïs stood lost in awe at the beauty of the dress on its stand.“Majestic, isn't it?”, a calm voice asked behind her.Startled and back to reality, Anaïs turned to see a middle-aged woman standing behind with a smile. “Yes, it is,” Anaïs replied, smiling back.“Our fashion designing team put their heart and soul into making this masterpiece.” She said,“Ohh, don't mind my manners, I am Charlotte Olivia, the chief operation officer.”“Nice to meet you, Ms. Olivia; I am Anaïs Iluak.”“Come on, no need to introduce yourself. You are the hottest topic right now so definitely I know who you are.” Oli