Single Mother

Annually, the Randolph family never fails to gather together at the Randolph mansion to celebrate Christmas but this year something feels different. Pa Santos Randolph the third decided to be absent, he says he has some business meeting. Layla dies at the dinner table on Christmas day just before she wanted to share something important. She ate the same food as everyone, she drank the same thing but then she is the only victim. All the remaining thirteen members are suspects but who is the Culprit? Her father wanted her dead, so did the rest of the family, they all had reasons to kill her, they all had grudges too but who killed her? Her elder sister who is jealous of how her sister is loved and cared for? or is it her step mother who Layla had caught cheating? or is it her fiancee who is just a gold digger? It gets heated as she dies on Christmas day, The investigations started and everyone is a key suspect, who killed her? The clues are everywhere. Or was it suicide as she is aware her fiancee is a gold digger? or is she scared that she will get killed with the secret that she knows? Why wasn't her grandfather at the table? Why did her grandfather give her the heirloom and not her elder sister? Why did her step mother cheat? Who else has a grudge on Layla? Was she protecting anyone? So many questions arise and everyone is a suspect, let's find out Who Killed Layla?

In the heart of the mystical forest, a baby is discovered by a hunter named Thomas. With no signs of his origins, Thomas takes the child under his wing and raises him as his own. As the boy grows, an unyielding thirst to find his true identity consumes him. Determined to uncover the truth, he sets off on a perilous journey, with Thomas as his unwavering companion. Their quest takes them through treacherous jungles and across treacherous rivers, testing their strength and resolve. Just as they reach the bustling city where his parents reside, a brutal civil war breaks out, plunging the city into chaos and turmoil. Amidst the devastation, the boy faces unimaginable trauma and nearly loses hope. Reduced to begging for survival and resorting to theft, the boy's desperate circumstances seem insurmountable. However, a twist of fate brings him to the attention of a cobbler who offers him refuge. Little does the boy know that this kind-hearted cobbler's wife holds the key to his past—a past filled with abandonment and secrets. As the boy's anticipation of a joyous reunion with his mother turns to bitter disappointment, destiny intervenes once more. In an unexpected turn, he finds solace and unexpected love in the arms of the maid in a billionaire's mansion. But the true revelation lies within the billionaire himself—a shocking discovery that will forever alter the course of the boy's journey. Will he ultimately find the answers he seeks? Or will he be forever trapped in a web of deception and broken dreams? "Shadows of Destiny" is a gripping tale of self-discovery, resilience, and the extraordinary bonds that transcend bloodlines. Prepare to be captivated by this suspenseful and emotionally charged novel that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the final revelation.

Theodore, a humble man whose life would suddenly turn with the falling star that guides his destiny. Guided by the wise man Eamon, Theodore will unlock mysteries that span from heaven to earth. Having endless support from his mother, at dawn, he starts his journey for his transformation—propelled by a call from heaven. In company with some of the finest companions—Compassionate Healer Mariel, Grieving Caleb, and Storyteller Aria—Theodore's journey through forest, valley, and town turns into a quest to inspire hope and unity. Their path takes them well into the mountains and then through the celestial gateway, which pitches them against deep personal trials, till they come out stronger in a world full of infinite possibilities. Dark defeat, proving one's worthiness at the Gate of Eternity—such is the mission to restore the balance of the celestial realm to Theodore and his friends. By his wise rule, as years pass, his children grow older, his daughter Lyra succeeds him to take over, leading the prosperous celestial kingdom with innovation and unity that radiates light into the legacy. But once again, their world is threatened because, in his dark obsession, Damien has managed to open up the gate of the underworld, causing chaos throughout the realm. Elara, a descendant of Theodore, rises to reclaim balance. Much braveness at the cost of sacrifice—she seals the gate, not allowing the works of her ancestors to go in vain. Then comes the turn of the kingdom heiress, Ariadne, guided by ancient prophecies that warn her of resurgent darkness. With the celestial relic, she leads her people in a final battle against encroaching shadows. And through sacrifice and unity, Ariadne attains lasting peace, thus defining her times: resilient and united against trials that forge the fate of their world.

Quincy who has been unconscious for a while, he became a vegetable and a burden to his wife, despite that she made efforts to stick with him, though her family kicked against it and insisted she gets married to a billionaire. Kohler's family was bankrupt after spending so much on Quincy's health. Her mother was forced to go after her daughter who wasn't ready to let go of a husband who has been in coma for long. Quincy's regaining consciousness was one of the most beautiful moments for Kohler. Would that stop her family from the decision they made? Or does Quincy still have to let go of his wife to save her family which was bankrupt?

“Love? If you truly loved me, why did you do it? 12 years is a long time to repent for your sin. But what? You wanted to get married to someone else? With my daughter? Does she know who you are? Does she know that her father took the fall for her mother because she killed someone? Don't even dream of it. You can't get married to anyone because we are still married.” Jake Moss is a 29 year old man who realizes that his entire world had been a lie after he had gone to prison at the age at 17 for something he didn't do. He had done it out of love. Yet the woman he had done it for had moved on fast and abandoned him in the hot fiery pits of hell to burn alone. He is now back. The Fisher family is not like other families. Lies, deceit and wickedness runs through their veins and he was ready to stop them and have his revenge. His goal was to become the indispensable son-in-law. Without them even realizing it, he was going to get back everything they took from him.

Though a graduate, he had done everything one could consider demeaning. John's impoverished lifestyle landed him into a dilemma in choosing between his demanding wife, who had signed a divorce paper without his consent, and his foster mother whose life was just at the edge of ending. Oblivious of his wife's act, John overlooked the offer and decided to crawl back to the hell he swore never to get involved with– his father. A man who made him the new big shot in the underground crime world. The same man who left his mother for a money sucker. Welcome back, Mr. John! All he wanted was to take revenge on everyone who had ever hurt him– his wife, her new husband, his mother-in-law, his stepmother, and her illegitimate son. Everyone!

“Your father and I have signed the contract termination and it is official. You and Vanessa are no longer married. You can now return to the streets where you belong” are the words of Ryan's father-in-law. Ryan is thrown into the streets after his contract marriage with his betrothed wife is terminated by his father and her parents to make way for their evil plans. He is denied any access to his unborn child by his wife because of his poor status, as she is prepared for marriage to her wealthy ex boyfriend. He receives an invitation to a grand ball and a woman reveals herself to be his multi billionaire long-lost mother and the owner of the largest business corporation in the country, making him her heir. Now a billionaire, Ryan goes undercover to cause pain to all who hurt him in the past. Will they see him coming?

Lucas dies in his first life saving a boy from being hit by a truck. He is then reborn in the land Ivandale, a world filled with mana and magic, and in this world he is called Leo. But Leo doesn't have any magical affinity in the land of Ivandale, he believes that he will be useless without magic and wants to live a peaceful life with his mother. Unknown to him, his mana core was sealed by his mother, but dark forces attack his home, and his mother dies while protecting him. Leo is left alone in the world, but he is taken to his mother's former comrades. The warriors tell him that he has the potential to become the strongest warrior in Ivandale, and then choose to help him unseal his mana, unleashing his true strength. But the same force his mother died protecting him from had started a hunt for him. Why are they after Leo? Will he unleash his true potentials and face this evil, or will he continue to run all his life? What secrets about his lineage will he uncover through his new journey?

Clark Walker never imagined that his family would perish in a single night. A strong desire for revenge gave Clark an unusual power. This power required Clark to complete many missions, and if successful, Clark would be rewarded. Over time, Clark grew stronger and prepared for revenge. However, something unexpected happened. It wasn't just Clark who gained power from the system; a woman also acquired the same power. This made Clark begin to wonder, is there a higher entity behind the system helping them?

Clearance was brought up in a situation that he did not understand. He was the youngest of his five brothers and he was the only one that had a different surname. He uncovered the most shocking mystery about his life. Besides being named as the only bastard in his home he also learned that the he had a deceased brother, who shared the same mother with him. Since he felt like an outsider amongst his siblings, his father always no where to be seen and his mother being in prison... He made a ritual to communicate with his deceased brother, little did he know that his brother's spirit was going to manifest and latch itself onto him. He brought with him the darkness of New Rockville, a place of the spirits, an unknown place that the naked eye could not see. A place of the damned.