First Love

Blurb : 21 years old Maxwell lived with his old, poor parents in a wreck and almost abandoned building at Olive street in the downtown city of Los Angeles. They were very poor and his father was also ill of stroke. They manage to feed from the little money his old mum got from her cleaning job but they couldn't take his father to a hospital because the bills was too high for them. In attempt to save his sick father from going to jail, Maxwell agreed to marry the crippled daughter of the wealthy man whom his father had taken the loan from. His life was messed up by his bride and her family as they all made him feel worthless and useless in their home. Find out what happened when Maxwell falls in love and made love to his bride female cousin, Riya. The love, conflict and discoveries that comes afterwards...

"Come on, waiter," Tom taunted, his voice dripping with contempt. "You should lick it up while it's still cool," he added with a sly chuckle as his friends eagerly removed their phones to capture August’s humiliation for their amusement. August was devastated, the money he had been saving for the past eight months barely amounted to $180. How would he muster $800 to spare himself from this humiliating ordeal? Stooping that low to lick the liquor on the floor was an option he rather succumbed to death sooner than consider.  "Please, give me until tomorrow. I'll find a way to borrow the money and pay you back," August pleaded, desperation creeping into his voice. But Tom was not having it with him. “No waiter, everything starts and end today. If you are going to pay me the money then is going to be today and right now, or I will have to force you to lick up the liquor”. August's devastation intensified as he realized the gravity of the situation, this was not optional like Tom presented it the first time. His intentions were clear; he did not at all cared about the money all he wanted was to have August lick the floor for their amusement.

🏆 ["Sliver Medal" in Urban Category of "Meganovel Annual Writing Contest 2022"] 🏆 "Who are you? I'm not sure I've seen you around... not in any of the meeting of the company." Alves wanted to tell Manuel as much as he could. About how he has been deprived of every right in the house. About how he was made to live like a dog and barely noticed. Often talked down. But Madam laughed out loud, "Oh, he's Alves, our gate man's son!" |---------------------| Yes! The gateman was treated better than him. He was treated like a riff-raff and eventually thrown out in the rain, on the same day his grandpa died; the man who had been his only hope. But that can't be all. Fate has a tricky card... And when the card is tossed, no one will be able to look him in the eyes, not even the deitified madam!

"Go back and inherit the estate." It was a word that a househusband suddenly received. He is the son-in-law of the Locke family, living in trampling and humiliation, being seen as osin by others. Every day is busy with housework. His parents-in-law, brother-in-law, and in-laws all scolded him for being useless, incompetent, and clinging to his wife. But is that the truth? Behind the apron is the heir to the richest family in the country. He only temporarily left that place because of family conflicts. And then, when his wife's family pushed him to the end, he was forced to return.

Following the synopsis (in the first chapter), the Alpha was faced with so many problems that he felt he would quake. While his pack was at war with some real wolves, (they were werewolves kicked down by Zeus from heaven. Zeus had turned them into wolves) he was helped by some Nymphs after he had been shot by some humans. The Nymphs needed him to be their leader to fight some Centuars as a token of appreciation. His pack had been colonized by the real wolves. He couldn't leave the Nymphs neither by choice nor force. He did complete his contract with the Nymphs and went to fight for the freedom of his mates. He was shocked to realize that the rogue, Chloe had become their leader and Darius, the sage was dead. He needed to fight for being an Alpha and retaining the honour, but neither would the mates accept a leader who forsook them, nor would Chloe go down by choice. He would go back to the Nymph for help.

So i met God after being killed. Starting with the normal reincarnation crap, i declined and a deal was made to be resurrected, and that's pretty much how everything went. My one goal is to just be surrounded by boobs and everything women. (No R18 scenes though)uh Full title is: I'M NOT A HERO ANYMORE, I DID SOMETHING INCONCEIVABLE. I FELL IN LOVE WITH A VILLAINESS AND I'LL DO ANYTHING TO MAKE HER MINE. Overly excessive title. I know, right? Lol. Anyway shout out to my harem anime loving friends. Let's have some fun. Cover art is not mine, looks closer to a character, decided on using it. Will change it when I get one done. 🙏

They mocked him. Betrayed him, and left him to die. Now he wears a mask to hide the scars from the past. Steven Hale was once a poor, broken student—bullied, humiliated, and beaten down by life. Until tragedy revealed a shocking truth: he’s the missing heir to the powerful Hale empire. But this isn’t a Cinderella story. It’s a payback. Reborn as Sinclair Hale, the mysterious billionaire CEO, he returns to Avalon City with one mission: revenge. And nothing—not even a contract fiancée chosen to subdue him—will stand in his way. But then there’s April Dawn—his sweet, clumsy personal assistant who wasn’t supposed to matter. With her loyalty, and unexpected courage, she begins to see the man behind the mask… the man Steven no longer believes he can be. When old enemies rise and betrayal hits too close, Sinclair must choose to either cling to the darkness that made him… or fight for the love he never saw coming. What will he do? Will his mission to seek revenge stand? Will he choose love over everything?

"Mellisa, we want nothing but the best for you. You are our world and at this point, it's best to divorce that good for nothing husband of yours." Paula, the 48 year old mother said to her daughter who sat in between her parents with her sweaty palms rubbing each other repeatedly. "It's obvious that he has nothing to offer you Mellisa, letting him marry you was a mistake and we are sorry about that." Gabriel said putting his hand gently on her daughter's shoulders.

When death arrives, every soul must face judgment. In a chamber beyond time, Kaelen, the silent judge, weighs the truth of each life. Beside him stands Lyra, an attendant with a heart too gentle for the shadows, while above them looms Aurelius, the unseen master whose word is absolute. Each soul carries secrets of love, betrayal, guilt, or pride, and the mirror reveals all. As Kaelen delivers verdicts, cracks appear in his silence, and Lyra dares to question the cost of justice. But soon, their trials will uncover a truth far greater than any soul’s fate.

In the cutthroat world of Nigeria's elite, the Maduako dynasty reigns supreme, built on secrets and wealth. Chief Alaric Maduako, the ruthless patriarch, denies his son Zayn, forcing him to grow up in the slums with his discarded mother. Zayn learns to survive and fight, fueled by betrayal and a hunger to reclaim his rightful place. As Zayn rises to power, he crosses paths with Adanna Ojukwu, the poised daughter of a rival dynasty. Despite being promised to another man, they find an undeniable truth in each other - a love that threatens to destroy everything they've been groomed to protect. Zayn's ascent to power is complicated by his family's dark past and the web of deceit that surrounds him. His dying father wants to erase the past, while his half-brother will stop at nothing to dominate the family's legacy. Every truth Zayn uncovers puts him closer to the edge, with loyalty, family, and love hanging in the balance. This sweeping tale of vengeance, legacy, and forbidden love explores the ruthless world of Nigeria's billionaires, where loyalty is a mask, family is a weapon, and betrayal can come from those closest to you. As Zayn navigates this treacherous landscape, he must confront the secrets of his family's past and the true cost of power. The story is a complex exploration of the consequences of ambition, power, and the lengths people will go to protect their legacy. With its rich characters and intricate plot, A Dynasty of Deceit promises to captivate readers with its gripping narrative and unexpected twists.