Chapter 3 Prologue III: The poem

She thought the past was buried. But some memories refuse to stay dead. After years of running, Emily returns to the hometown that once broke her - older, wiser, and determined never to be the same girl again. But her homecoming awakens old wounds, forgotten betrayals, and a love she never truly let go of. As she unravels the secrets her family worked hard to bury, Emily finds herself entangled in a dangerous web of deceit, rivalry, and forbidden emotions. Friends become strangers. Strangers turn into enemies. And the people she once trusted most now carry the deepest scars. Torn between the weight of the past and the promise of a new future, Emily must face her demons head-on - even if it costs her everything. Can she rewrite her story, or will the return to her roots destroy her once more? The Return of the Novice is a gripping tale of second chances, heartbreak, and the courage to rise - no matter how many times you've fallen. Perfect for readers who crave emotional depth, romantic drama, and a heroine who dares to come back stronger.

Zara Monroe, a brilliant modern-day woman with a sharp tongue and a soft heart, wakes up in an ancient empire after a freak accident. But she hasn't just traveled through time, she's taken the place of a missing royal, Princess Seraphina. As she fights to navigate court conspiracies, whispers of prophecy, and a dangerous war brewing beyond the palace walls, Zara meets Kael, a ruthless but loyal warrior with secrets of his own. But nothing is what it seems, not her identity, not her arrival... and certainly not her heart. As her phone battery fades and the world she's trapped in starts to feel more like home, Zara faces an impossible choice: return to the life she once knew, or stay and fight for a love that defies time itself. A slow-burn, heart-gripping romance filled with mystery, betrayal, and timeless passion.

"I'm Damien Hawke. And I'm offering you a deal." He leaned in closer, his voice dropping an octave. "I can help you get revenge. But in return, I need something from you." Lily's heart skipped a beat. His words were laced with an undercurrent of something she couldn't quite place. "What do you mean, 'something from me'?" Damien straightened up and took a step back, his gaze never leaving hers. "You have something I need, Ms. Carrington. Something that can help me with my own... endeavors. Help me with this, and I'll give you everything you've been dreaming of: vengeance, power, control. Everything." ********************************** In the shadows of betrayal, a queen rises. Lily Ashton's world was shattered when her husband's deceitful affair with her step-sister went public. Left for dead, she vanished. But Lily's resurrection was only the beginning. With the help of enigmatic billionaire Damien Hawke, a vampire lord with secrets of his own, Lily forges a new identity and seeks vengeance against those who wronged her. As she navigates the treacherous worlds of fashion and magic, Lily discovers her own hidden powers and her rightful place as the Queen of Witches. But with great power comes deadly danger. Lily must confront her own demons, rival factions, and ancient enemies who seek to destroy her. Can she trust Damien, her mysterious ally and husband, or will their complicated past tear them apart? In this heart-pumping tale of revenge, magic, and forbidden love, Lily must choose between reclaiming her throne and losing herself to the darkness. Will she emerge victorious, or will the shadows of her past consume her?

Selene was born out of a forgotten deal with the devil. The fourth child promised to Lucifer by desperate parents-and the only one who survived the tragic accident meant to claim her. Now an adult, she's dragged into a lavish mansion where shadows whisper, secrets burn, and Lucifer, the devil himself, insists she belongs to him. He is cold, commanding, seductive-and cursed with obsession. Selene wants answers, but every truth leads to another lie: demons calling her queen, a mysterious pregnancy, and a fate intertwined with darkness. As her powers awaken, she must face the unthinkable: she's not human. But what happens when the devil starts to care? When love becomes a threat, and desire could destroy them both? Is she Lucifer's salvation... or his greatest downfall?

Shards of the Moon In a world where magic is bound to blood, memory, and the moon, destiny does not forget its chosen. Kaela has always felt like a stranger in her skin-haunted by fragmented dreams, drawn to shadows no one else can see. Raised in the quiet Wind Kingdom, she hides a strange birthmark, a forbidden power, and a past she cannot name. When a moment of mercy exposes her healing gift, she becomes the most hunted soul in the empire. Five kingdoms are on the brink of war, and the Fire Kingdom's cold-hearted prince, Rael, believes her to be the lost "Moon Shard"-the spirit princess whose disappearance shattered the balance of power... and who may have caused his mother's death. But Rael is not the only one watching her. A silent guardian from another life, a ruthless high priestess weaving a deadly plan, and the unraveling truth of Kaela's past begin to awaken a dangerous legacy. As memories return, so does love-and betrayal. What happens when the fate of an empire rests on a girl who's lived a hundred lives and remembers none? A tale of love reborn, power reclaimed, and a destiny no one can outrun.

BLURB. In a gripping tale of secrets and revelations, Sarah struggles to conceal the truth behind her daughter Rose's mysterious birth. But some secrets have a way of surfacing, and when the truth finally breaks free, it threatens to upend their lives in unimaginable ways. Just when the stakes couldn't get higher, Ethan unexpectedly crosses paths with Rose, igniting a whirlwind of emotions and buried histories. Will the past haunt them, or will they rise from their grief to forge an unbreakable bond? Dive into this enthralling story, packed with unexpected twists and heart-stopping moments, where love and fate collide !