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Bound By Fate: The Surrogate's Secret

Some agreements are meant to be broken… some destinies are hard to avoid. Ariella Brooks has faced many struggles. Orphaned early in life and forced to deal with a harsh world, she longs for a new beginning. When a prestigious surrogacy program offers her a chance to transform her life, she eagerly accepts—unaware that she is stepping into a world of lies, forbidden feelings, and hidden truths. The Armstrongs, a rich and mysterious couple, seem to have everything—except for the one thing they desire most: a child. Gabby Armstrong is charming yet chillingly controlled, while her husband, Wellington Armstrong, has an intensity that feels hauntingly familiar to Ariella. As a past love reappears and dark secrets come to light, Ariella becomes caught in a perilous game of power, desire, and betrayal. Gabby’s seemingly perfect life conceals a dangerous secret—one that could ruin her marriage and threaten Ariella’s future. Wellington finds himself torn between protecting the woman he loves and confronting a past he tried to leave behind. As emotions flare and hidden memories emerge, Ariella must fight not just for the child she carries but for her own life. In a world where love can be deadly and secrets can destroy, will Ariella find a way to escape? Or is she already trapped by fate in a future she cannot avoid? Filled with scandal, tension, suspense, and steamy romance, Bound by Fate: The Surrogate’s Secret is an addictive page-turner that will keep you on the edge of your seat, craving answers and wanting more.
baybrownie · 14.6k Views

She Writes Her Own Heartbeat

Adelina Carter was once an innocent and trusting woman, with a heart full of hope and a belief in love. Her life seemed perfect, especially when she was engaged to the man of her dreams. However, everything changed on what should have been the happiest day of her life. After returning from a wedding dress shop, Adelina discovered her fiancé in bed with her stepsister. Heartbroken and betrayed, she chose to keep the shocking discovery to herself, unable to confront the people she once loved. As the days passed, her stepsister framed her for countless wrongdoings, including a false accusation of seducing a teacher who had actually been trying to assault her. With no one to defend her and everyone believing the lies, Adelina was left isolated and alone. The trust she once had in those closest to her shattered, and her innocence was stolen by the very people she never expected to betray her. Now, years later, Adelina’s grandmother, desperate to see her happy again, arranges a series of blind dates with suitors. Despite her reluctance, Adelina agrees, though none of the men seem to spark anything in her—until she meets Lucian Montavero, a man who, like her, carries the scars of past pain. Though their marriage is born more out of circumstance than love, the connection between them is undeniable. As the days go by, Adelina begins to question whether she can truly find love again or if she should focus on something more important—healing her heart and rebuilding her life. Will she learn to trust again and give her heart to someone worthy, or will she remain closed off, forever scarred by the betrayal of those she once loved?
MrsPolly · 1.2k Views

Love in the Last Breath

Chen Yixuan, a cold and distant man, has spent years treating Ye Mei with indifference and disdain. Their marriage was never born out of love but obligation, as Ye Mei’s mother had once saved his grandfather’s life. Despite her deep affection for him, Chen Yixuan remained emotionally detached, unable to recognize her love for him. He grew distant, uninterested in her feelings, and subjected her to his coldness, leaving her to silently endure his neglect. Ye Mei, however, never gave up on loving him. She continued to endure his mistreatment, hoping that one day, he might come to love her in return. But her devotion was met with betrayal. One fateful night, Ye Mei was poisoned, left to die in a snow-covered field with blood staining her clothes. As she lay in his arms, her trembling hands reaching out to him, she whispered, "I love..." before succumbing to her injuries, her final words unfinished. Devastated by her death, Chen Yixuan’s heart is filled with regret. Overcome with guilt, he embarks on an investigation into her death, only to uncover a shocking truth. The poison that killed Ye Mei was administered by someone close to him—his own cousin, Chen Ruo. The revelation shakes him to his core. The betrayal was not only personal but deeply tied to his own negligence. He realizes that he, too, is to blame for her death, having failed to love and protect her when she needed him most. In the midst of his grief and guilt, as he struggles to come to terms with his mistakes, Chen Yixuan is suddenly given a second chance. A mysterious force offers him a rebirth—an opportunity to change the past and rewrite his future. He is granted the chance to undo his wrongs, to treat Ye Mei with the love and care she deserved, and to protect her from the betrayal that ultimately led to her death. Now reborn, Chen Yixuan is determined to make things right. With a newfound sense of purpose, he begins to treat Ye Mei with the love she had always yearned for, and he vows to uncover the truth behind the conspiracy that led to her poisoning. He realizes that his path to redemption lies not only in saving Ye Mei but also in confronting the dark forces that had been manipulating his life and their relationship from the shadows. *Love in the Last Breath* is a tale of regret, rebirth, and redemption. It follows Chen Yixuan as he seeks to right the wrongs of the past, save the woman he once took for granted, and fight for the love he once lost.
MrsPolly · 1.4k Views

My CEO Boss Is A Masked Internet Sensation

There were three rules to working for CEO Karsten Chevalier. First, bring his coffee brimming hot and black like a starless night. Second, park your attitude outside his office door—his broody demeanour has the room covered. Third, never say ‘No’ to whatever he demands. Not even when he asks you to become his fake girlfriend? (Synopsis) Arata's fiance dumped her through a text on the day of their engagement party. The reason? She is too curvy for his taste! He only entertained her because of her prestigious family name. "Do you think men want a fatso like you? You're nothing without your family's name!" A heartbroken Arata sets out on a journey to discover herself without revealing she is the daughter of a billionaire. She moves to another city, away from her beloved family. ‘How dare he insult me? I love my curves and I will show him.’ Arata is not a damsel; her parents have raised her strong, and now it is time to become independent. Her heart is ablaze with newfound goals. One: to see how people will treat her if she acts like an ordinary girl and hides her identity. Two: to bag a bigger fish than her stinking—joke of an ex-fiancé. She will prove that a man will genuinely love her irrespective of her curves and surname! Arata's new life begins as the secretary of Karsten Chevalier, the CEO of a multinational clothing brand who is renowned for his dashing personality and enigmatic persona. Not much is publicly known about this man. Doused in mystery, the man has his own goals and hidden agenda which will topple Arata's world. Unfortunately, Karsten's handsome face becomes a punching bag in Arata's mind because of his ruthlessly demanding personality and ego larger than Mount Everest. Arata eases her frustrations by going to meet Twisted Rider, the currently popular yet mysterious, masked internet sensation. Both tangle under the sheets and he becomes her safe space as she complains and opens up about her boss. "Will you act as my girlfriend?” Karsten's proposal to become a fake girlfriend for his family events surprised Arata! How will Arata juggle the piling demands of her boss, her own heartbreak and the seduction traps of the masked man she loves to watch in her spare time? Will sparks fly between Arata and her colder-than-Arctic ice boss? Or, will she continue to complain to the masked man that her boss probably has a small PP? This is my entry for WSA 2025, please support it with your power stones. The book is a sequel to my previous novel “The CEO of My Dreams Returned To Me.” But it can read as standalone. A special thanks to Author Hansora for the overwhelming support and encouraging me to publish this book and helping me with the book cover. Want to chat or have any questions regarding the book? Find me on Instagram, Facebook and Discord with the same name.
Sunny_Shumail · 274.6k Views

CEO's Accidental Sugar Baby

Elena had once believed that silence could mean safety. That a gentle hand and a warm cup of tea placed quietly on her desk every morning could be a form of love. Lucien was never cruel—not in the obvious ways. He remembered how she liked her eggs, noticed when she swapped her perfume, and sent flowers on days he knew she wouldn’t expect them. He raised her like one would raise a pet—softly, without question. And Elena, foolish in the way only the very lonely can be, mistook his quiet affection for devotion. She told herself he was reserved. Mysterious. That love didn’t always wear its heart on its sleeve. But when the old flame returned—the one who spoke his language without needing to try—Elena saw it. The difference. He looked at her like a man who had found his lost religion. And Elena? She had simply been convenient. No tears, no scene. Just papers on the breakfast table, beside the eggs he cooked perfectly. She didn’t accuse or beg. She only asked for freedom. He didn’t sign. He chuckled. A soft, dismissive sound. *"A cat raised indoors doesn’t know how to survive on the street, Elena. You’ll come back. You always do."* But she didn’t. She disappeared, like smoke—except she didn’t vanish, not really. She lived. She wore colour again. Laughed at bad jokes. Let strange men hand her coffee and ask for her number. On Dumei Road, she became something of a myth—the poised woman in heels who never said yes, but always smiled like she might. Lucien? He watched. He watched her become someone without him. And it drove him mad. The night he cornered her outside the gallery, rain in his hair and desperation in his eyes, he looked like a man undone. "Elena," he breathed, "please. Look at me. Just once." She did. Calm as ever. "You’re standing in the way, Lucien. I have admirers now." He laughed then, but there was no mirth in it. Only ache. He reached for her, hands trembling slightly, and whispered, "I’ve booked a proposal slot for every day of the next year. One of them has to work." She smiled, bittersweet. "You can’t train a heart, Lucien. It either stays, or it walks away." And hers had already gone.
Dorily_Louis · 294 Views