Chapter 3 The First Challenge

Isla Carter's perfect life shattered the day she found her husband in bed with her best friend. Humiliated and discarded, she watched them marry just a month after her divorce, the world calling it true love while she was labeled a gold digger. Broken and betrayed, Isla vowed to rebuild her life-until Damien Blackwood walked in with a proposal she couldn't refuse. Marry me. Help me destroy them. Cold, ruthless, and untouchable, Damien isn't offering love-he's offering revenge. Isla knows she should say no. But when revenge is on the table, how could she resist? What begins as a game of vengeance soon becomes a dangerous dance of power, passion, and betrayal. Lines blur, feelings deepen, and just when Isla thinks she's finally won-she loses everything all over again. Three years later, Isla returns, armed with a secret that will change everything. This time, the war isn't just about revenge. It's about who really owns her heart.

Everything turns into a turmoil when Laura's fiance, Kendrick Albert receives an invitation to his ex fiance's wedding. A mysterious bride dressed in a wedding gown and veil begins to stalk Laura, leaving her to wallow in fear and uncertainty as she wakes everyday. While Kendrick struggles with the loss of his loved ones, Laura is forced to battle a vengeful ex and a new world entangled with lies, deceits and betrayals threatening to destroy their love. Will Laura and Kendrick scale through the chaos and make it to the altar or will their dark past tear them apart? Join them on this romantic yet chaotic ride to find out.

"Mate," he blurted out, his eyes widened in disbelief, as I opened my mouth while staring at him in awe. I couldn't believe what was happening. "How can this be?" I voiced out, remembering the mating ceremony and the shock of being rejected. "You are my mate," he grinning , but I was still confused and couldn't just believe it yet. How was it even possible, I mean I just got rejected a while ago. "Yes...but how?" I inquired of him, trying to move away, but my legs betrayed me, and I ended up falling again, but he grabbed me before I could fell. . . Sasha thought her life would be better when she found her mate, but she was rejected and humiliated by her own mate, make her get drunk, and had a reckless night with the most ruthless and feared Alpha Ryan who happens to be her second chance mate. Ashamed and scared of what might be her fate, she fled. Sasha returned five years later with her quadruplets, who happened to be a product from that night. Will Alpha Ryan claim his quadruplets and her heart? Or will their Second chance be her doomed?

Marina Cortez, a fiercely talented art student, is left devastated when her wealthy boyfriend Julian Sinclair, humiliates her with a cold, public breakup. Burning with the need for revenge, she sets her sights on his father-Alexander Sinclair, a charismatic billionaire art collector with a ruthless reputation and an unshakeable presence in the elite world of fine art. What begins as a calculated ploy to ruin Julian's ego quickly spirals into something far more dangerous and emotionally complex. As Marina draws closer to Alexander, she finds herself captivated by his intellect, solitude, and the vulnerability buried beneath his sharp exterior. Alexander, used to control and flings without consequence, is thrown off balance by Marina's mix of fire and authenticity. Their chemistry simmers, even as rumors swirl and their secret connection threatens to erupt into scandal. From the glittering galleries of Los Angeles to the romantic streets of Rome, the two are pulled into a deeply passionate affair marked by secrets, sabotage, and self-discovery. Julian fights back. The media pounces. And Marina's original plan for revenge begins to crumble under the weight of her own conflicted heart. As old betrayals surface and new loyalties form, Marina must decide: continue manipulating her way through the Sinclair dynasty-or choose vulnerability and fight for a love that was never part of her plan. In the end, vengeance may have brought her to Alexander-but only truth, courage, and forgiveness can make her stay.

LOVE SCAM (Fiction) Romance Amidst the quaint village of Ga'anda nestled in the heart of a lush valley, I lived a simple life. I was known for my charming smile and kind heart often helping those in need without expecting anything in return. One day while strolling through the bustling market i met Ngimanchi, a beautiful young woman with striking features and a captivating smile. We exchanged pleasantries and I was smitten. As we spent more time together I and Ngimanchi grew closer. We would take long walks through the village share stories and laugh together. I was convinced I'd found my soulmate. Ngimanchi seemed to reciprocate my feelings and our bond grew stronger with each passing day. However unbeknownst to me Ngimanchi had ulterior motives. She was struggling financially and my kindness and generosity had caught her attention. Ngimanchi began to manipulate me playing on my emotions. She would pretend to be in trouble and I would rush to her aid, giving her money and gifts. She would tell me stories of her family's struggles and I would offer to help never thinking twice about it. The villagers began to notice the dynamic between the two of us and whispered about Ngimanchi's intentions. They would see her lavishing in new clothes and jewelry, and some even suspected she was using me for her gain. I was blinded by love refused to believe my girlfriend would deceive me. As time passed Ngimanchi's requests for money became more frequent. I would give her whatever she asked for never questioning her motives. I was convinced that our love was strong enough to withstand any challenge. But the truth was far from it. Ngimanchi was using my kindness to support her own lavish lifestyle. She would spend my money on luxuries never thinking about the impact it would have on our relationship. One day I discovered Ngimanchi's true intentions. I had given her a significant amount of money to help with a supposed family emergency but later found out she had used it to buy a new phone. Heartbroken, I felt betrayed. I realized i had ignored the warning signs and given my heart to someone who didn't deserve it. The realization hit me like a ton of bricks and i wondered how i had been so blind. My journey to healing was long and arduous. I struggled to come to terms with the fact that i had been scammed by someone i loved. I felt embarrassed and ashamed wondering how i could have been so foolish. But as time passed i began to see the experience as a lesson. I learned to be cautious and not let my emotions cloud my judgment. Though the experience was painful i emerged stronger and wiser. The story of me and Ngimanchi served as a cautionary tale in Ga'anda reminding villagers to be vigilant in matters of the heart. It highlighted the importance of getting to know someone before committing to a relationship and being aware of potential red flags. My experience also taught me the value of self-love and self-worth and i vowed to prioritize my own needs in future relationships. In the end, my story became a reminder that love should be built on trust, respect, and mutual understanding. I moved on from the experience wiser and more cautious and eventually found love with someone who truly appreciated me for who i was. The Web of Deception As the days turned into weeks, Ngimanchi's grip on my heart tightened. She would call me at dawn, her voice husky with sleep, telling me how much she missed me. I would rush to her side, bearing gifts and a heart full of love. The villagers would watch us walk hand in hand, their faces a mixture of concern and curiosity. Ngimanchi's stories of family struggles and emergencies became more frequent. She would cry on my shoulder, and I would wipe away her tears, promising to always be there for her. My wallet became her lifeline, and I willingly opened it, blinded by my love. I would give her whatever she asked for, never questioning her motives. The money would flow out of my hands like water, and I wouldn't think twice about it. I was convinced that our love was worth it, that Ngimanchi was worth it. But behind my back, Ngimanchi would lavish in luxuries, her smile gleaming with every new purchase. She would post pictures on her phone, flaunting her new life, and I would be none the wiser. The villagers would whisper among themselves, their voices barely audible. "He's being used," they would say. "She's playing him like a fiddle." But I wouldn't listen. I was too deep in love, too blinded by Ngimanchi's charms. I would defend her to anyone who would listen, convinced that our love was real. As the months went by, Ngimanchi's requests became bolder. She would ask for larger sums of money, and I would give it to her without hesitation. I was trapped in her web of deception, and I didn't know how to escape. But deep down, a small voice was whispering warnings.

Lunar and Daemon finds themselves entangled in between their past experiences of divorce and their self vows to never relive the past, their minds says otherwise as they struggle hard to keep apart while being pulled towards each other by an invisible force.