Independent

Luke sat behind the wheel of his car, driving his fiancée, Fiona, to their university. He couldn't help but feel a little nervous. After all, Fiona was one of the richest girls on campus, and she was his fiancée. He wanted to make a good impression on her and her friends. As they pulled up to the university gates, Fiona's friends were already there, waiting for her. They were all dressed in designer clothes and expensive jewelry, laughing and chatting loudly. Fiona's smile faded when she saw Luke's old car, which was not as shiny and flashy as her friends' cars. "Luke, can't you drive a decent car?" she said, rolling her eyes. The other girls giggled and snickered, and Luke felt his cheeks flush with embarrassment. Fiona's friends were quick to follow her lead and started making fun of his clothes, his car, and his manners. They teased him about being poor and being unworthy of Fiona's love. Luke felt a pang of hurt in his chest. He had always known that Fiona came from a wealthy family, but he had never expected her to be so cruel. He had thought that their love was based on something deeper than material possessions.

Luthando wakes up in the cramped shack he shares with his mother and younger sister, Ayanda. The chapter paints a vivid picture of Alexandra — the chaos, noise, dreams, and despair. He reflects on the promises of post-apartheid South Africa and the reality he’s living. He spends his day searching for jobs, printing CVs at an internet café he can barely afford, facing rejection after rejection. A small injustice — being dismissed rudely by a wealthy business owner — ignites something deep inside him.

Even the coldest heart would soon grow warm if she kept holding on to it. That was what she believed. That was why she became his unloved placeholder of a wife. Unfortunately, all her devotion only led to a heartless divorce. “She’s awake now,” he told her. “Step down and step away, you miserable knock-off.”Then, he left. When he came back, it was because he needed her to do something only an impostor could do: go to jail for his dream girl’s crime. Deirdre McKinnon was condemned to perdition. She lost her baby before it was born. She lost her face to violence. She lost the ability to see. It was two months of a hell-like nightmare. At last, something died inside her heart. Two years later, she found herself another man, but when Brendan Brighthall met her by pure happenstance, a new feeling was born in his heart: jealousy. There were no means too terrible, no scheme too underhanded—not if it meant he’d possess Deirdre’s heart again. And yet, she simply refused to love him anymore.“What do you want me to do, Deirdre McKinnon?! What must I do to go back to the good old days?” His eyes turned red. “I’ll give you everything I have!”“You gave me a copper trinket two years ago. It was a sorry excuse for a wedding ring, and yet I cared for it as though it was the most precious jewel in the world…“But now? Nothing you can give would be even remotely worthwhile. Not even you.”

When an Asteroid Crashes Land Of Okyot, 30% of population who couldn't evacuate the area died by being crushed. Only 5 of them survived at first, found out by the Allianced Nations Search Parties. They are divided among Them to allow Okyot's Independent status to be continued as the Kids have got some myserious powers along the way due to incident. What's the mystery around the powers, did asteroid crash was a coincidence?, What's the secret? Read to find out.

Warren made to speak but just then the MC got the stage, officially welcoming everyone to the gala. Just then Lady Williams joins them. Surprised couldn't describe what she felt seeing Warren at the gala. “What's he doing here?” She asked. “We’re just as shocked as you are grandma,” Troy said. “Don't stand close to us. I don’t want anyone thinking we are actually associated with a commoner like you,” Laurel said. Soon they were interrupted by the loud voice from the speaker. “...Please welcome on stage, the host of tonight's gala and newly appointed CEO of Sterling Heights, Warren Easton.” Loud cheers and applauses erupted immediately. Warren made his way to the front and stood until the noise died down. His eyes squarely on the Williams family. He watched as their faces switched from the looks of confusion to realisation to that of surprise. He had them where he wanted them. Bingo.

Dean is desperately searching for the women she loves who disappeared three years ago without saying a word and that leave him completely nothing. He has a power, popularity and money that anything can buy yet at the end of the day he felt lonely. He thought that having a short break or cool off with her will clear his mind and put thing of what is important. Now he knows already what is important and must pay a price. He is paying every pain, sadness and agony until he can't stand it anymore. The worst thing is even if you can't stand the feelings, you still have to go through it all. Every year of the month as the days pass and every minute of hours as seconds beat on the clock. Then Rhianne suddenly walked into his life again when he least expecting it. Now Dean swore on his tenth generation that he will do everything to make her stay. Can he really make her stay?

Falling victim to an ingenious scheme, the entire Caden family was burned alive. Risking her own life, Thea Callahan pulled James Caden out of the inferno.Ten years later, James made a triumphant return with two purposes in mind. One was to repay Thea for saving his life, and the other purpose was to take revenge on those who killed his family.Upon meeting Thea once again, he made her a single promise: as long as she was with him, she would have the entire world in the palm of her hands.

In the midst of his busy life as a hard worker stuck in a tiring routine, Adam, a 40 year old man, finds escape in the world of online gaming that he loves. For Adam, gaming is the only way to escape the stresses of the real world and find true joy. However, one day, after prolonged exhaustion and stress, Adam died. When he opened his eyes, he found himself no longer in the real world, but in his favorite game, "Realm of Arcadia". Not only that, but he also realized that he was trapped in the body of his own character that he had created in the game. Adam must learn to navigate his new life in this gaming world, facing challenges he previously only faced through a computer screen. On this journey, he meets various fantastic characters and creatures, and discovers that the game world is much more real than he ever imagined. Meanwhile, Adam also realizes that life in the game has consequences that are just as real as in the real world. He must choose between returning to his old life or going on an epic adventure in the game that might lead him to a deeper understanding of the true meaning of life and happiness. With challenges, adventures, and unexpected encounters, Adam embarks on a journey that changes him fundamentally, taking readers on a story that combines the magic of the fantasy world with the wisdom of the real world.

Mr. Wesley burst into Bryan's office, causing Bryan to quickly rise from his chair. "Aren't you done with your work? What use are you here for in this office? My wife warned me, but I didn't listen. I told her you aren't a good husband material," Mr. Wesley stated bluntly. "I am very sorry, father..." Bryan attempted to speak, but before he could finish his sentence, a sudden slap landed on his face, causing him to clutch his cheek in pain. "I hate hearing sorry. I need to see action," his father-in-law asserted, his anger evident. Bryan clenched his fist in frustration, aware that arguing back would not be of any benefit. Thinking everything is over could be the most saddest experienced one could encounter in life. But taking a new turn around could be overwhelming. Bryan was about to lose hope when his lost hope was redeemed, as his life take a total turn around bringing his in-law to shame as he a claimed his newfound power.

It's another tired day and as usual, Shadrach is ready to rest for the day when he finds out that he was betrayed by the woman he had loved the most in the world. But then, being betrayed wasn't enough, he was shocked to find out that he was the heir to a consortium!