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Architect Cora Spade marries Axel Jaeger for love, a man who claims to be drowning in debt. He tells her his startup has failed, so she leaves for Auchendale on a long-term assignment. For three years, amid the war and plagues, she works tirelessly and pays off his debt totaling in the millions with blueprint after blueprint.But on the night Cora returns, she uncovers the truth—the so-called "debt" is nothing but a lie and a test of her loyalty. Back in Chremford, Axel has a new lover in his arms, and even their five-year-old son sees the other woman as his mother.Worse still, their marriage certificate turns out to be forged.Without hesitation, Cora dials a number she's buried for decades. And when they meet again, she's transformed into the heir of an elite, powerful family everyone clamors to please.Now plunged into crisis, Axel kneels among fragments of his shattered dignity and begs for her forgiveness.All Cora does is respond with a gentle smile. "Pulling the plug on your funding was just the appetizer, Mr. Jaeger. Enjoy the real feast ahead." 
She was hurt. She was bullied and made fun of. And the only hope that kept her going was finding her mate. She has always been weak. Weak to the world. Why?Because she was a lantern. She didn't have a wolf. That's what everyone thought about her.When she found her mate, he wanted her to be his slut and not a wife.She might be an omega, but it doesn't mean she will take disloyalty and betrayal lightly. So she did something that no one in history ever did.She rejected an Alpha."I, Alexis Clark, reject Brandon Sterling, the alpha of Black mist pack, and consider myself a free soul until I decide so."; Were her last words before she left that torturous place and became a rogue.A rogue that everyone was fearing and finding.Why? Because she was the rogue that has become one of the biggest problems of almost all the packs in the country.She was Alexis Clark. A rogue that rejected an Alpha, stealth food, kill other rogues, and more than that was living with humans and studying with them.What will happen when her case is given to the world's most dangerous alpha, Sebastian Sinclair, who has taken it upon himself to punish this rogue.The one who hated rogues and omega to a level that was beyond understanding. Why? Because his mate was an omega, who betrayed him with a rogue before dying.How will Alexis tackle this alpha, in whose College she was studying and living under hiding for almost a year?What will Sebastian do when he finds out the new girl he had been talking to is none other than the rogue omega that he had decided to kill?"To love you with all my might was my only wish, but you were the only one who gave me endless suffering. So today, I promise myself to not fall for anyone."; A simple saying that both Alexis and Sebastian had vowed upon.Will they be able to find their love amidst all these problems? 


“I have two offers for you.” Doctor Wayne handed me a cup of juice.I don't like this at all. I gulped down the juice thirstily. “What are they?”“The alpha is in need of a surrogate mother and Luna for five years. He’s willing to pay a fortune, no strings attached, and after that five years, he will divorce you and take the child.”“O…kay.” I swallowed hard, trying to hide my apprehension. “And, the second offer?”His gaze locked with mine. “I inject you with a different sperm, you become his Luna but before the end of your five year contract, you MUST kill the Alpha.”I flinched. My heart hammered with fear, and my wolf became restless inside me.“I… I…”He smiled. It was a vile smile. “You know you will never amount to anything. So, you can either accept my bidding, save your mom and secure a future for yourself or refuse my offer and wait for your weak mother in hell. You have five minutes to decide.” ******************************************My name is Aurora and I’m the legitimate bastard of the Beta family. I have been poisoned, and now it’s my life versus that of our ruthless Alpha.It's up to the goddess to decide whether I’d ace or fail this mission, but whatever the outcome is…loving the Alpha is NOT an option. 
Suzy Shirley and George Laine had been married for three years, but the two had never met, and very few people knew about it.At night, Suzy was the president’s wife, lying inside George’s villa, cuddling with his dog and on the sofa that he personally designed. In the daytime, Suzy was the private tutor George hired, who took wages from him, and was at his mercy as he enslaved her.Nonetheless, even though Suzy could be at George’s mercy, others should not dream of it. If someone insulted her, he would be there to support her. If anyone else bullied her, he would beat the person to a pulp and obliterate them!Gradually, everyone noticed that George was treating Suzy differently, a kind of concern and care an elder generation had toward a younger generation, but different. The guy seemed so sweet and filled with adornment toward the girl. George was a devilish tyrant who had left his evil past behind, but for her, he became firm and ruthless once more!Some had even noticed Suzy’s changes as well. For example, as someone from an ordinary family, she actually wore luxurious jewelry worth millions of dollars. Someone even said to her in envy, “Her sugar daddy must be rich!”Yet, Suzy looked back at them in disdain and scorned, “Sorry but this is from my own personal brand!” 
"They say marriage is a big gamble, and I bet on the wrong man."***Victoria Solace was a once beloved Alpha daughter of the Palemane Claws Pack and an heiress to a renowned perfume empire. After her dad died, she married her long-time crush, Elijah Arison, making him a powerful Alpha instead of being it herself.She thought everything she had given was enough to keep a happy marriage, yet only to get a cruel betrayal.Being framed to harm his mistress' unborn pup, she was imprisoned in the dungeon. Elijah stomped on all her pride and still tried to suck the last of her worth out of her.In her darkest hell, she contacted a man who she once thought she'd never cross paths with again. Damien Verlice, Alpha of the Infernal Shadows Pack.Dealings with the devil always come with a price. But this time, Victoria swore to learn her lesson. She'd keep her heart and be the ultimate winner.***My back bowed so high from the bed, and all my muscles were taut. I was too scared to move even a muscle as it would set off my orgasm.“Who’s fcking you, V?” he banged me hard as he looked at me with his burning gaze.“You. Damien," my voice was hoarse and I knew he wouldn't let me high if I couldn't answer right. "Fck me, Damian. I'm yours.”Cover by @Rainygraphic 
Even after two lifetimes, Rose still could not melt the ice-cold heart of Jay Ares. Heartbroken, she decides to live under the guise of an idiot, tricking him and running away with their two children. This infuriates Sir Ares to no end, and everyone around them is certain that this will prove to be Rose’s ultimate demise. However, upon the next day, the great Sir Ares is seen getting down on one knee in the middle of the street, coaxing the little brat, “Please be good and come home with me!” “I will, but only if you agree to my terms!”“Speak your mind!”“You are not allowed to bully me, lie to me, and especially not show your displeased face at me. You must always regard me as the most beautiful person, and you must smile whenever I cross your mind…”“Fine!”Onlookers are floored at sight of this! Is this the myth of how there is a counter to all things? Sir Ares seems to be at his wit’s end, this little fox of his own creation has outwitted him. Since he cannot discipline her, he will spoil her to the end of her own discredit instead! 

Nina had married Jason for ten years.And she once thought she had married a rare good man.However, she hadn’t expected he would kill her one day.He made a fool of her in the name of marriage, snatched her family’s fortunes and even eliminated all of her families just to please his true love.He made full preparation and killed her. Luckily, she was reborn and went back ten years in life.This time, she swore revenge on him – she would ruin his reputation, bring a downfall to his family and give his lover a miserable ending. Those who had hurt her in her previous life must pay the price in this life!Hence, the first thing she did after rebirth was to go back on the wedding with Jason Gu and married his sworn enemy in the previous life, Johnny. Nonetheless, she didn’t expect that Johnny was a bigwig whom she shouldn’t approach.She thought it was just a convenient marriage and they would not develop any feelings towards each other, after marriage, however, she realized she was spoiled by that bigwig. 

Julian had a girlfriend who was deeply in love with him, completely infatuated. That is, until the day Chloe caught him passionately kissing his new lover.Chloe calmly packed her things, took the breakup compensation, severed all ties, and decisively started a new life.Everyone believed she would be the first to cave, including Julian.Day one passed, no reconciliation.On the third day, her phone was blocked.Three months later, Julian couldn’t take it anymore.He lowered his pride and reached out: "Enough of the tantrum, it’s time to stop."But Chloe only responded with a cold smirk, refusing to turn back.When Chloe began seeing someone new, Julian went crazy.“I miss you, come back…”“I’m dying here, can’t you come see me…”A man on the other end of the phone laughed mockingly, “As a proper ex, after a breakup, you should be dead to her. When we get married, we’ll send you an invitation. Then you can see her.” 

To save Rowan Sinclair, heir to the capital city of Westhaven, Ava Hartley throws herself off a cliff and loses her memory.
Everyone believes she is dead, except Rowan, who keeps searching for her.
Three years later, when Ava finally returns, she finds a woman at Rowan's side who looks almost identical to her.
For that woman, Rowan repeatedly casts Ava aside. He forces her to undergo humiliating exams to prove her innocence. He even threatens her family's safety to pressure her into ending a pregnancy that never existed.
When the two of them are kidnapped together, Rowan still chooses the other woman.
"Ava," he says, "Lia isn't like you. She's fragile. You fell off a cliff and survived three years. You can wait for me."
Ava exhales, finally understanding, and steps back over the edge of the cliff.
Her years of amnesia have given her new goals, and returning to Rowan was only a final gesture toward an old attachment. Now, for the first time, Ava can let him go completely. 
Cicely had loved Field from the bottom of her heart for 12 years and always wanted to be the one he loved.However, instead of his love, she received the news of melanoma metastasis.Until she died, she finally understood that he did not love her."Field, stay with me for three months. I'll give you what you want in three months.""No way! In that case, let's get a divorce!""In your dreams!"Three months later, when he met her again, she was on the verge of death."Cicely, I misunderstood you. Can I use the rest of my life to atone for my sins?""It's too late, Field. In this life, you're no longer qualified to love me."A few years later.When she saw him again, he pressed her against the corridor and kissed her forcefully."Mr. Keith, that's enough. I gave my heart to you back then, but you didn't want it. Now you're shameless enough to pursue me?""As long as we can remarry, what does face matter?" Field asked. 
She was always the good girl. Until heartbreak made her reckless.
Elena Sinclair thought marriage meant forever.
But five years in, her “forever” has become a gilded cage of pain and betrayal.
She’s the wife who couldn’t give him a child. The barren disappointment. And for that, her husband offered her a cruel compromise… an open marriage. One that gave him the right to find someone who could carry his heir.
The next day, he brought a pregnant woman home. The same woman who was first introduced as his cousin.
The humiliation doesn’t end there, his mother lashes out… hurling insults and even fists, while her husband turns a blind eye. Not once has he defended her. Not once has he shown her love. She’s nothing more than a placeholder… a name on a marriage certificate.
The cruelest part? She loved him. She loved him long before the vows, long before the lies… so deeply it blinded her to who he really was.
Now, to make him jealous, she turns to the one man she should never touch: Jaxx Moretti, her husband’s younger brother. The dangerous one. The black sheep of the Sinclair family. The man who once made her high school years hell… and now has every reason to destroy her husband's legacy.
What starts as a twisted game soon ignites into something raw, addictive, and completely forbidden.
But Jaxx isn’t just her escape. He’s everything her husband isn’t. Because the deeper she sinks into Jaxx's bed… The harder it becomes to crawl back out.
Content Warning: This book contains mature themes intended for adult audiences (18+), including explicit sexual content, toxic relationships, manipulation, and emotional trauma. Reader discretion is strongly advised. 


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“You’re mine, Aria.” He sounded possessive while pulling me by the waist and crashing his lips fiercely against mine. “All mine.” ******Aria's life turned into a nightmare when she got kidnapped by a man who claimed her to be his mate. Before bumping into him, Aria was just an ordinary girl from New York City, knowing nothing about the werewolf world. Neon Kendrick, leader of a werewolf pack, was not only assertive and arrogant, but the most powerful beast. However, he hadn't met his mate until thirty. He feared that he may never find his mate. But fate had something in store for him. Torn between love, war, and duty, will Aria survive the world that she has been thrown into? Or will Neon give up on everything just to protect his mate? 


I was rejected, but soon, I will marry a wheelchair-bound Rogue."Is this your fiancé?""Yes, he is my husband, Raymond Black," I introduced."How shameful, you are marrying this... uh, rogue, who has no clan, no fixed pack, and can't even protect you if attacked by other werewolves?"I stood at the altar, with many people below, as if saying to me: you are such a fool!Raymond said beside me, "Caitlin, if you want to back out, you still have a chance now, you can choose to run away."I shook my head, "No... I won't run away, you will be my husband."I saw a hint of surprise in his emerald, green eyes.*******I was set up by my best friend to have sex with a strange man, my first MATE rejected me, an enemy weapon ran through my father's heart, pierced my mother's body. My best friend's family stripped me of my ALPHA status, and I became everyone's go-to OMEGA. Until that man came along, Rogue, and he saved me, but... I found that he seemed to hide a lot of secrets, wait, my second mate is alpha king?! 

After his unforgettable girl came back, Walter Stewart filed for divorce.Denise Boldwin knew very well that she could never make Walter come back to her, so she resolutely divorced.But Denise didn't know someone wanted to kill her, and she was almost killed.Seven years later, she returned from the ashes.Walter said, "You are not dead!"Denise smiled sweetly. "Mr. Stewart, if you want to cooperate, then kneel down and apologize to me for what happened back then."Later, Walter found out about the existence of their children.Walter asked, "Are they my kids?"Denise laughed and said, "Mr. Stewart, being shameless is also a disease. You should find yourself a doctor."Turning around, Denise patted her chest, almost frightened to death. She was really afraid that he would snatch the baby from her.Later, Walter hugged her. "Denise, I want to snatch not only the child but also you." 


When a naive, British physiotherapist, Merlyn James, is offered the job of a lifetime, she decides to let go of her grief of being orphaned because of a certain beast.
Moving on is exactly what the doctor ordered regarding her health and it is what she could do because of her weak heart.
But, when she comes face to face with a sexy and irresistible blast from her past, she realises that this time she just can't walk away but teach him a lesson of life even if it means stirring up old memories and pain, risking her heart and life on earth.
Assertive and controlling CEO, Stephen Collomen, is the notorious cold hearted businessman of Los Angeles. He is irresistibly handsome with sparkling sea blue eyes and high cheekbones. Girls swoon on him and revere the soil he walks, exalting him like a hero of their fantasies yet the Apollo's heart thuds only for the much arrogant yet an innocent angel Merlyn James- the girl who brought him many sleepless night, the girl he wants to desperately win over and the girl he wants nothing but to destroy.
Shackled to obligations--obligations he didn't necessarily want, he wanted to get away from the past. Yet fate had a different story to tell.
Can Stephen successfully fight with his feelings for the beguile British lass, Merlyn James fight his demons that he has been chasing since his past birth and embrace the future they're fated for? 



After the fire breaks out, I brace myself against the scorching iron door to help Linden Rothwell escape. He emerges unharmed while I suffer extensive burns across my entire body, and our friend Rosalind Chambers dies in the flames.Linden proposes to me at my hospital bedside, and I assume my eight years of unrequited love is finally paying off. But after I lose the baby and blame myself for the miscarriage, he shoves me into a burning room while I'm still recovering from surgery.Before he closes the door, he says, "Aurora, now you can feel what it's like to be consumed by fire."As the flames swallow me whole, I finally realize the truth. Rosalind is the one he loves, and I'm the one he hates.When I open my eyes again, I'm back at the fire. This time, I don't sacrifice my body to hold the door for him. Instead, I turn around and run. 

Isabella Hart has always been a goody-two-shoes who lives a spoiled and pampered life. Unfortunately, she falls in love with Adrian Sterling, an infamous playboy known for his history in the upper crust.
After using every method in the book, Isabella finally becomes Adrian's girlfriend.
In order to stay by his side, she learns all sorts of positions and tries out various new things to spice up their intimate life together. Also, she lets him take her to bed regardless of the day and time.
Whenever Adrian is about to hit his peak, he loves leaning into her ear and murmuring, "You're amazing, babe. You're really talented at learning new things.
"Relax, babe. Don't clamp down on me that tightly.
"That's it, babe. Oh, I love you so much."
Isabella is the longest girlfriend Adrian has ever had. They've been dating so long to the point that everyone around Adrian thinks that he's finally quit being a playboy.
That is, until Adrian takes Isabella to a gathering one night after their passionate session in front of the floor-to-ceiling window. 


At her graduation ceremony, Claire White eagerly awaited Adrian to finally make their relationship public. But to her horror, she watched as he got down on one knee and proposed to Nicole, the esteemed daughter of a powerful Alpha.Heartbroken, Claire drowned her sorrows at a bar, where she met a dangerously alluring man, Theo. Sparks flew between them, but just before they crossed the line, fate intervened desperate phone call about her father's sudden illness pulled her back to reality.With her father's life on the line and medical bills piling up, Adrian offered financial help on the condition that she became his mistress. Furious, Claire refused, only to find herself blacklistedand unable to secure a job.Just when she was at her lowest, an unexpected opportunity arose a high-paying position as the secretary to the CEO of a prestigious company. But upon stepping into her new workplace, she discovered a shocking truth her new boss was Theo. And worse still, he was Adrian' s father. 
My father was a rogue, but by the moon goddess's blessing, he formed a mate bond with the sister of the Alpha of The Blackwood Pack.
They were deeply in love and had eight sons together, yet I, their only daughter, was the most cherished in the entire family.
When I fell ill as a child, my mother prayed for my recovery for three days and nights before the moon goddess's temple.
Once, when my older brothers took me out to play, I accidentally cut my face. My mother was so furious she had them strung up and whipped for three days straight.
My father taught me all his skills, holding nothing back.
Everyone in the family doted on me, treating me like a precious jewel.
Before I even came of age, the Alpha had me betrothed to his most favored adopted son.
I always told myself that one day, I would repay them for everything they had given me.
And so, three days before the wedding—
I personally slaughtered every last one of the several thousand family members.
I severed my father and mother's heads, skinned them, and made a coat from their pelts. 
Victoria devoted five faithful years to Ethan, her mate-to-be—or so she thought. But on the night she planned to reveal her deepest secret, she overhears Ethan and her best friend in bed, laughing about her "omega innocence." Betrayed, heartbroken, and burning with fury, Victoria turns away from the man who used her... straight into the arms of his enigmatic half-brother, the dangerous and magnetic Damian Sterling.
"Why him?" Damian asks, his voice dark.
"Because I want to forget your brother," she dares.
Just one night. No feelings. No regrets. But neither of them expects the raging call of fate, or the secrets about to explode.
She was never an omega.
He was never meant to touch her.
But destiny has its own rules—and it starts with one unforgettable night.
Will revenge turn into something deeper—or destroy them both? 
After five years of marriage, Leon Quigley announces to everyone that he wants Victoria Smith to accept that she will never be his only woman. He will have affairs, and that's that.Victoria doesn't kick up a fuss. Instead, she gives him a divorce agreement, which she's already signed.Leon thinks she'll come back and beg for mercy soon enough—thanks to the Smith family's ruin, Victoria has been a housewife for the past five years. She has no income and is used to living a comfortable life. There's no way she can survive without him. He's sure she'll return in less than three days and grovel.However, the days pass without any news from Victoria. Leon can't take it anymore.He pins her to the wall, his eyes rimmed with redness as he asks huskily, "Can we put an end to this tantrum now, Vicky?"Victoria smiles. "It was only after leaving you that I realized how bright my future was, Mr. Quigley." 


Six years after she left him waiting at the altar, Charles Anthony Oxford finally met Isabella Shade. And six years proved to be a long time as Isabella was already married and Charles who had grown his wealth, well, he was in search of a wife for certain reasons.On learning that his runaway bride’s company was in financial crisis because of her good-for-nothing husband’s gambling problems amongst other reasons, Charles saw an opportunity. Two, actually.Not only would he be getting a wife, he would be able to exact revenge on the woman who had left him heartbroken, in his own way.All he had to do was remind her of the terrible thing she had done, torture her a bit with a sexual toss here and there, remind her of her present status and all she needed to do was agree to his terms and become his wife…But with a woman like Isabella, it just wasn’t going to be so easy…[Contains mature scenes] 
After Elise Cullen regains her memory, the first thing she does is call her butler, Duncan Jamison."Duncan, arrange for someone to pick me up and take me home immediately!"Hearing her familiar voice, Duncan bursts into tears. "Ms. Cullen, where have you been all this time? You have no idea—Mr. John and Mr. Cyrus have been searching for you like crazy these past few years!"Elise frowns, pushing down her worries. "It's a long story, and things are complicated. I'll explain everything once I'm back."After hanging up, she lets out a deep sigh.She was once the richest heiress, but a few years ago, her private plane crashed in the mountains. She was rescued by someone and has been missing ever since. 

In "Cinderella and The Mafia Prince," a thrilling tale of romance and danger unfolds. Cinderella, a spirited young woman, finds herself entangled with the Mafia Prince, a man of power and peril. As their worlds collide, passion ignites, leading to a whirlwind of love, betrayal, and intrigue. With high stakes and heart-pounding twists, this story explores the boundaries of loyalty and desire, leaving readers on the edge of their seats. Dive into a dark, seductive world where fairy tale romance meets the ruthless reality of the mafia. Perfect for fans of steamy, suspenseful reads. 
The night Claire Richards caught her husband cheating, she planned her revenge.She transferred billions in hidden assets, gathered undeniable proof of his affair, and destroyed the mistress's reputation.When Claire handed Lucas Bennett the divorce papers, he tore them to pieces."Divorce? Not a chance!" Lucas snapped.But Claire only smiled. "The waiting period is over, Mr. Bennett. You're out."Sharp, stunning, and done playing nice, Claire steps into a world dominated by two powerful men: her furious ex-husband and the cold, mysterious CEO feared by all. But this time, she's calling the shots.Watch as a clear-headed woman takes control, turns heartbreak into strength, and brings the man who once cast her aside to his knees. 
In her past life, she trusted the wrong people—and betrayed the one man who loved her most. Blinded by lies, she pushed her fiancé into ruin. Yet even as the world turned against him, he forgave her. And in the end, he slaughtered all her enemies… before using the final blade to follow her into death.Now reborn, she swears to rewrite her fate.This time, she tears apart the fake innocents, crushes the traitors, and rises in brilliance—only for one purpose: to win back the heart of the man she once destroyed.But little does she know…He never truly left.From the shadows, he has already laid his trap, created a world where she can only fall—back into his arms.A love once buried in blood and regret will now reignite amidst vengeance, redemption, and fate's cruel game. 
Introverted college student Natasha is haunted by a terrifying nightmare: she witnesses a brutal murder committed by a bloodthirsty, red-eyed half-wolf. She wakes up shaken, convinced it was just a dream—until the creature's human form walks into her class.
Nathan Jones Davis, the university's most popular and handsome heartthrob, is an arrogant womanizer, yet he's the spitting image of the killer from her dream. Natasha tries to avoid the fear he ignites in her, but when Nathan unexpectedly defends her from a cruel act of bullying, she is drawn into a whirlwind romance. He's passionate, protective, and everything she never knew she wanted.
But as their relationship deepens, the man she fell for begins to change. His words turn cold, his temper flares, and the possessive, predatory hunger in his eyes becomes impossible to ignore. Natasha is forced to confront a terrifying reality that could cost her life:
The man she let into her heart is gone.
That is not Nathan. 



Oliver Jefferson, the king of the business world, vows not to marry. But one day, a new chapter of his life begins when he's forced to marry a younger wife!"Mr. Jefferson, Mrs. Jefferson trashed the Westwood residence."Oliver asks, "Does she feel better now?""No…""Send a few people over to help her, then."…"Mr. Jefferson, Mrs. Jefferson got into a fight with someone and landed them in the hospital."Oliver asks, "Is she happy with that?""No…"He continues with his work. "Let her continue, then."…One day, when Oliver finds that his wife has gotten into another fight, he flies into a rage. "You're asking for it, Grace!"Grace Gulliver complains, "You weren't like this in the past, hubby!"He points at her stomach. "You weren't pregnant before, were you?"The nerve of her, getting into a fight when she's seven months pregnant! It scares the living daylights out of her opponent and also Oliver, yet she's delighted that she's managed to win a fight without even lifting a finger! 
"Carroll Brown is dead! But you have to marry him in your sister's name." My mother said to me in a cold tone. My sister was engaged to the hottest billionaire. It should have been a perfect marriage. Unexpectedly, Carroll was dead in an accident. My sister didn't want to become a widow, so she forced me to marry her dead fiance. And I had no right to refuse her.Actually, I was the biological daughter of the Smith family. My sister was an adoptive one. My sister and I had been swapped at the hospital when we were just born. My parents had already had a deep relationship with her. So they chose to sacrifice me. On the wedding day, I was taken to the mourning hall."Ma'am, please keep Master company and let him feel warm." The housekeeper said with a cold expression. I couldn't help but look up at the portrait above the coffin, and my heart skipped a beat at this glance. The man in the portrait was more handsome than the superstars in Hollywood.Carroll Brown? My dead husband? Wow, he was really handsome!I didn't know how long had passed when my stomach began to rebel. After one glance at the coffin, I swallowed my saliva and then begged with my fingers crossed. "Mr. Carroll, I'm starving! May I eat your pastries? You don't mind, do you?" "I do.""Ah!" Scared, I broke out in a cold sweat. My legs went limp, and I fell to the ground. I shouted, "Ghost!"Carroll curled his lips, leaned over, and touched the black coffin. "Mr. Carroll has risen from the dead. What do you think of this headline tomorrow?" 



On the third anniversary of marrying Tristan Morse, Annabel Norton accidentally spills coffee all over their marriage certificate.Hoping to replace the damaged document, she heads to the city hall for a routine renewal.After entering her details, the clerk looks up with a puzzled frown. "Ms. Norton, our records show you're currently listed as unmarried."Annabel is stunned, insisting there must be a mistake."That's not possible. My husband and I registered our marriage in this very place three years ago."The clerk double-checks, only for her expression to shift from confusion to something unreadable."It still shows you as single, but your alleged husband, Mr. Tristan Morse, is married."The clerk briefly pauses, then continues, "The spousal information on record indicates a different woman—Cassie Lawrence. Do you know her?"A sharp ringing explodes in Annabel's head, drowning out the world in one shattering instant.