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The year is 1883. Eduard van De Lier is a Dutchman overseeing a spice plantation on the island of Java, in the South Pacific. His obsessive attraction to dark-skinned men is just one of his many secrets. His wife Marien knows of his indiscretions, but as she's content with their Colonial lifestyle, she stays silent.<br><br>Until a former lover of Eduard's shows up in their parlor with thoughts of blackmail.<br><br>Reza was a crewman on the ship that brought the van De Liers to Java. During the passage, Eduard spent many a night in the younger man's arms. Two years have passed, and the last person Eduard expects to find in his drawing room is Reza, a letter in hand that could destroy the life he and Marien lead.<br><br>Seeing him again ignites Eduard's lust for his first dark lover. He hopes to retrieve the letter, either through seduction or subterfuge, and the longer Reza eludes him, the more his desire grows. But they're on shaky ground, and before things can heat up between them, their world explodes -- literally -- when the unstable island of Krakatoa erupts.

...."You can't just sack me like that" she screamed Even if Melissa didn't have a clue of how to do all that he asked for.......... Drew turned, straightened up in all his godlike glory looking at her. Melissa quickly moved back but held his gaze............ This act drove Drew crazy. If he had the strength to stand up before, it was already drained............ ....,....Her hand fumbled against his shirt to unbutton them. She wanted to touch him. Being that she was on skirt, he was running a race with his hand on her laps which made her moan hard. Her response to his touch was making him go gaga....... .......Drew shook his head. "I don't want it"........ ...... " But you want her?".............. .............He drew her closer that she was plastered to him and he deepened the kiss........... ..........She felt so hot that she wanted more.................

"Mummy, where are you going?" 4 year old me asked softly as my mum held me tightly to her bosom "It's okay honey, your father and I are just going to meet some people who'll help us" she said to me as she gently stroked my muddy brown hair and picked up the single red-lock hidden in my hair. She was really particular about that strand of my hair coloured red and always told me that it meant I was special. "Will you be back?" I asked again and she smiled "Of course, we would never leave you for too long. We'll be back before you know it" . That day, I watched them leave through the door, but I never saw them come back. Then, I got recruited to work in the castle as a kitchen maid. That was when, my story, began.... DISCLAIMER: Design Cover does not belong to the author!!

When Collins and his band unleash their music, it’s more than a performance it’s a revolution. The Beat That Shook the World is the story of friendship, love, and the unstoppable power of rhythm to inspire, challenge, and change everything. One beat, one stage, one world nothing will ever be the same.

Aurora gave him everything, her love, her loyalty, and five years of her life as Empress. But to Lucien, the cold and powerful Emperor, she was never more than a political pawn. His heart always belonged to another woman… and when that woman returned carrying his child, Aurora knew it was time to let go. She asked for a divorce, not out of spite, but out of the quiet, aching dignity of a woman who finally realized she deserved more. But walking away from the most powerful man in the empire isn’t so simple. Now, the palace is in chaos. The court is whispering. The empire is watching. And Lucien, who thought she would always stay, is beginning to see the woman he took for granted, too late. Aurora isn’t the same woman who once waited for love. She has her own secrets. Her own plans. And this time, she's not afraid to break the rules. This is the story of a quiet Empress who walked away, and the storm she left behind. A story of love lost, power reclaimed, and a second chance that may come at the cost of everything.

What if everything India was told about its past was a lie? In 2025, Aarav Sen, a rebellious teen with a troubled past, stumbles upon a forgotten clue that leads to a buried secret—Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose never died. As he dives deeper, he uncovers “Operation Ashwamedh”, a classified mission, secret military factions, traitors in high positions, and a truth so explosive that it could collapse the nation’s very foundation. From high-speed chases to deadly betrayals, and from forbidden chambers to encrypted war messages—Aarav is thrust into a real-life war across India’s past and present. Alongside brave allies like Meera, Major Aryan, and others, he must rise beyond fear, fight the hidden enemies, and bring to light the biggest cover-up in Indian history. But how far will they go to bury the truth? And how far will he go to uncover it? This isn’t just a rebellion. It’s a revolution.

No one remembers where he came from. No one expected a nameless village to rise and dominate the world within mere months. In a realm ruled by swords, bloodlines, and magic, he appeared with something the world had never seen before. A cold and calculating system built for conquest. While kings fought for glory and cultivators chased immortality, he built armies, expanded his domain, and rewrote the rules of power itself. Some called him a devil. Others, a god of war. But none understood the truth. This was only the beginning.

One thing that Melissa was certain of was the fact that she was not the victim, no, she refused to be the victim, In fact, she believed that she was anything but the victim. While growing up, she knew that many believed that she had it all _she had whatever she wanted, whenever she wanted but only she knew that it was all false or maybe some parts were true. All she ever wanted was to live a simple lifestyle, her mother's love, family members caring for her, and good friends who love her unconditionally, but no, none of those ever came through, no matter what she did, she ever fitted in. She was either expected much from her or pushed aside when they thought that she had no value. With a delightful smile, she was always able to mask her hurt whereas deep within she was slowly breaking apart. And each time the world reminded her of her reality, she could not help but cry herself to bed, not because she was weak but because she felt overwhelmed. She believed that she would one day look back at these days of her life with a smile on her face however her life turned out to be, and even if that day never came she hoped that someday she would be just fine. *** "HOW UNFORTUNATE THAT THE SEED SHE PLANTED GREW THIS DEEP. " * "TELL ME, ISN'T IT A WASTE OF TIME AND EMOTION TO BELIEVE IN THAT?" She asked looking at the group of friends who were having a fun time. "NO, IT'S NOT, THERE'S THIS JOY THAT COME FROM HAVING THAT ONE PERSON AROUND AND SO, IT IS ALWAYS WORTH IT." He answered, noticing the direction her eyes were focused on. "I HAVE NEVER EXPERIENCED SUCH." She said with a sad expression as memories flooded in...

Betrayed by her family, fiance and best friend... Melissa Gu must rise from the dust and make everyone pay Christian Lee is the king of the business world in the country, known to everyone as a recluse.... fate brought he and Melissa together, and together they'll conquer their enemies.

Sheila's the only female lawyer at her firm. Every Friday night she's just one of the guys, hanging out at a local pub for drinks. Her coworkers' antics make her thankful she's a lesbian. Sexy waitress Melissa catches her eye, and their hook-up in the ladies' room is a welcome nightcap. With the help of the pub's chef, Melissa turns Sheila's conservative nature into sexual exhibitionism.