circle maker

Miss Zariah is a lawyer and a goddamn good one, she's known to be ruthless, and she'll put her own mother behind bars if she dares to break the law, to any outsider she's a cold-blooded snake, but to the ones that know her, she's not. Zee is a sweetheart, she'd move heaven and earth for the ones she loves, including her very close circle of friends, and that's about it. She never counted on standing up for a mafia lord, to go with him anywhere, or to fall in love with him, but life is never what we expect or what we want. Hades, wasn't a nice guy, a cold-hearted man, one who had committed many crimes before and will commit many more in the days to come, but his whole world stopped when he saw Zee, his little bunny, he's going to make her hers. This story includes cgl, ddlg, and a bit of coffee addiction. Apologies for any misspelling or grammar mistakes

In the bustling city of Metro Haven, where life never slows down and dreams hang ripe for the picking, Maya Thompson stands out as your quintessential college student. Balancing a hectic schedule of classes and a part-time job at a marketing firm, she embodies the hustle of urban life. Maya's world revolves around her tight-knit circle of friends: Emma Kensington, the epitome of sophistication and intellect, seemingly born into old money; Alex Tung , the ambitious finance aficionado climbing the ladder; Jordan Wu, the tech prodigy driven by familial pride and mastery of coding; and Taylor Sinclair, the fashion maven capable of crafting style with her eyes closed. Together, they navigate the highs and lows of college existence, from intense lectures to raucous parties and late-night study sessions. But the dynamics shift when Maya attracts the attention of Liam Harrington, a seasoned CEO with a wealth of connections that rival the campus Wi-Fi network. Liam exudes an air of mystery, his experiences hinting at a life far beyond the college scene. Maya finds herself drawn to him, but Liam guards his emotions closely, wary of revealing his affections for a college student when he inhabits a world of established success. As Maya grapples with the complexities of friendship, academia, and her burgeoning feelings for Liam, she discovers that love transcends age and social status. It's about the undeniable pull that sets your heart racing and your world spinning.

**EXCERPT** "I control more than just this city. I control fates. You can say no to my offer. But I can’t promise that will be the end of it." I swallowed back the lump in my throat as I stared at him. Did he just threaten me? He made it sound like he was God, and it was as if this was the best opportunity I could ever come across. "Get someone from your circle to do it. You can get a reasonable woman for the money you are offering me. I do not want your job; I don't even know you to begin with." Stepping out of the car, I gasped as Giovanni held my hand, "Refusing me will make things more complicated than you realize, and I don’t like complications." ⫷◍◍◍◍◍◍◍◍◍⫸ Lilith has perfected the art of disguise. She is an ambitious college student balancing her family’s needs by day. By night, she transforms into Raven—a mesmerizing dancer in a club where secrets reign, and the most feared man in the room, Giovanni, watches her every move. Giovanni's ruthless reputation is undeniable, but beneath his icy demeanor lies a deeply complex soul. When he hires Raven to uncover his rivals' darkest secrets, Lilith seizes the opportunity. The payout could change everything for her family—if she can handle the risk. One reckless night intertwines their fates in ways neither expected. As she ventures further into his world, every lie and secret draws her closer to disaster and a desire she never saw coming. If Giovanni uncovers her true identity, he’ll claim her in ways she never imagined—or destroy her in the process. *MATURE CONTENT AS THE CHAPTER PROGRESSES*

Everyone in the Titanus region would have heard the older generation tell them this—during sky burials, the vultures wouldn't eat the corpses of people who'd committed heinous crimes. My husband is the sky burial practitioner who buries me. The vultures circle my corpse in the air above the burial site, but they don't prey on me. My husband frowns at the sight. "It looks like this person must have committed crimes when alive. They deserve this." Suddenly, I remembered him pointing at me, his eyes ablaze with flames of rage as he shouted, "Nancy wouldn't have lost her baby if not for you! Someone like you doesn't even deserve to get a sky burial!" It looks like his words are coming true. But later, he falls to his knees before my grave and weeps. He begs me to forgive him.

Claire Cassia is an orphan struggling through the hurdles of life to protect her few loved ones left and reach her longtime dreams , when the dream is finally coming to pass she's torn between choosing her dream or love .will Claire not regret the sacrifices she has to make to rise to the highest ectasy of her dream ?

Bagi Bina Bangsa, Jessica merupakan perwujudan nyata dari sebuah ketidakwarasan abadi sekaligus sinting dengan akal minim. Tidak mengherankan lagi menemukan gadis berponi berbingkai wajah serupa boneka tersebut melakukan hal "lucu" berbalut kengerian tiada tara yang mampu membuat semua orang menahan napas. Dikarenakan Jessica menganggap dunia ini sudah sampai pada tahap kekacauan yang takkan pernah usai maupun surut. Akan tetapi sejauh apapun kelakuan gila yang Jessica tunjukkan masih ada orang yang jauh lebih sinting menawarinyaㅡ"Berminat menjadi Harley Quinn gue?"

Soon after I came back to the country, someone slapped me right across the face in broad daylight, yelling that I was a mistress. A crowd of reporters closed in, pelting me with questions about whether Chandler Armstrong, CEO of Armstrong Industries, was keeping me as his mistress. I was stunned speechless for a moment, but then I pulled out my wedding photo with Chandler from seven years ago and held it up. "What are you talking about? I'm his wife!" The crowd went silent, and the woman who'd slapped me turned white as a sheet. Only then did I finally get it: while I'd been overseas, Chandler had been openly involved with an actress, and everyone in his social circle had already decided she was the future Mrs. Armstrong. Today, they all came expecting to confront a mistress—only to find out that I was actually his wife. Later, Chandler tried to justify it. "Alina, you've been out of the country for years. I'm a man, and I have needs. She's just a B-list actress; it's not like she threatens your position. Why should you be upset? Just let it go," he said. "Don't make a scene." I handed him the divorce papers. "You make me sick."

Accused of a murder she didn’t commit, Lyra—a gentle healer and omega—flees from a pack that only ever saw her as weak. But fate has different plans, leading her into the life of the ruthless Alpha Tristan of the Night Howlers pack. Drawn to the woman he believes is hiding deadly secrets, Tristan finds himself torn between his suspicions and a fierce desire he doesn’t understand. Trapped in a world of betrayals, hidden magic, and a dangerous prophecy, Lyra begins to unlock her true heritage—a power that can either save or doom them all. But when an ancient enemy returns to claim her life and everything she loves, she realizes that her bond with Tristan may be the only thing that can stop a war. As enemies circle closer, a terrifying choice looms: trust the mate who broke her heart or watch the entire realm burn. Will Lyra and Tristan defy their fates…or be consumed by them?

“You’re my first everything, Lacey.” Jonathan’s piercing grey eyes seemed to hold Lacey captive. “My first kiss…The first woman to ever make me feel this way…I love you.” A public divorce from her husband leaves Lacey Thalmes with nothing. When her friends convince her to go to a party to forget her worries, she ends up sharing a steamy kiss with CEO Jonathan Taley. Except Lacey doesn’t find out his identity until two years later, and their re-meeting is not exactly rosy. Cold-hearted Jonathan Taley cares about two things only: his company and his younger brother. That is, until Lacey shows up in his life.

He was cursed to die. She was fated to suffer. Together, they might just rewrite destiny. Alpha Enzo's life has been a race against time. Cursed by a vengeful witch, he must have an heir before his 30th birthday or perish. But when his wife reveals she cannot bear children, desperation leads him to a reluctant choice: a Breeder. Daphne, an omega turned slave by her cruel stepmother, is sold to Enzo like property. Stripped of freedom but not her spirit, she enters his world with quiet defiance and a heart full of unspoken dreams. What begins as a cold arrangement slowly transforms into something neither of them expected. As Enzo's curse tightens its grip, and enemies circle their fragile bond, Daphne and Enzo must fight for a love that could save them both or doom them forever. In a world of power and betrayal, can love break even the darkest curse?