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[The pampering story has ended] For a hundred million, he bought her. "From today onward, you're mine, in body and soul." The man held her, declaring dominantly like an emperor. ... ... Lucas Walker: Xiaoye, you are the rib that God took out of me. Xiaoye: I spit, it is you who is the rib, your whole family is the rib. Baby A: Mommy, is a rib the same as a spare rib? Baby B: I like sweet and sour flavor.

Behind the closed door is more than a book—it’s a cry from the soul, echoing the silent screams of countless women who endure gender-based violence in the shadows. It’s a powerful reflection on pain, resilience, and the fierce courage it takes to say enough. Through raw, moving stories and real-life testimonies, Gina María Paredes Cornejo sheds light on the brutal realities of femicide, emotional abuse, and the relentless fight to end violence against women. Yet amid the darkness, there is hope. Behind the closed door urges us not only to recognize the signs of abuse but to break free from the chains of silence and shame. It’s a call to raise our voices, to heal, and to reclaim our lives with dignity and strength. With a special focus on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, this book empowers us to stand together and declare—once and for all—Never Again. Let this book be your guide, your companion, and your spark for change.

In the bustling streets of San Alejo, life pulses with color, laughter, and hope — but beneath the city’s vibrancy lurks a silent menace. María Fernanda López, a bright, passionate young woman, navigates her dreams with courage and determination, unaware that danger shadows every step she takes. Her story is not just one of loss, but of awakening. When her life is brutally taken, her family, friends, and an entire city are forced to confront the grim reality of femicide, systemic neglect, and societal indifference. Through heartbreak, relentless advocacy, and a pursuit of justice that spans borders, María Fernanda’s legacy ignites a movement that transforms laws, cultures, and communities across Latin America. This is a powerful, unflinching tale of grief, courage, and resilience. It is a story of one life lost and thousands of voices awakened — a story that will linger long after the final page is turned.

In a world where the moon bleeds red and the sun is slowly dying, two ancient races have waged war for millennia: the Lunar Claw werewolves and the Crimson Fang vampires. Prince Kael Draven, heir to the Lunar Claw throne, is as beautiful as he is deadly — the kind of man who ignites obsession in every woman who sees him. His silver eyes and untamed power make him the fantasy of queens and commoners alike, though his heart remains locked. Princess Serenya Duskbane, the last daughter of the vampire royal bloodline, is sworn to hate him. She has been trained since childhood to see werewolves as enemies, yet the moment their paths cross in the chaos of battle, fate weaves a thread between them. Theirs is a love born in defiance of prophecy, cursed by the Moirai themselves. The Fates whisper that their union will either save or destroy the realms — and every faction, from angels to demons, has their own plans to either protect or end their love. Betrayals will be forged in moonlight, kingdoms will burn in the name of desire, and the line between love and death will blur. Only one truth remains: They were fated to find each other — but fate may not let them stay.

They are me is more than a book—it’s a cry from the soul, echoing the silent screams of countless women who endure gender-based violence in the shadows. It’s a powerful reflection on pain, resilience, and the fierce courage it takes to say enough. Through raw, moving stories and real-life testimonies, Gina María Paredes Cornejo sheds light on the brutal realities of femicide, emotional abuse, and the relentless fight to end violence against women. Yet amid the darkness, there is hope. They are me urges us not only to recognize the signs of abuse but to break free from the chains of silence and shame. It’s a call to raise our voices, to heal, and to reclaim our lives with dignity and strength. With a special focus on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, this book empowers us to stand together and declare—once and for all—Never Again. Let this book be your guide, your companion, and your spark for change.

What if their love was never meant to survive? What if, from the first heartbeat, it was already cursed— a flame fated to flicker and die beneath the gaze of heaven and the fury of hell? Francesca and Alexander were never meant to meet. Not on Earth, not in the stars, not across the chasm of light and shadow. Yet they did. In the quiet spaces between fate and free will, they found each other— first as strangers, then as confidants, then as something more. Something forbidden. They lived in ignorance. They kissed without knowing the blood that burned beneath their skin— hers, forged in the fire of the Morning Star. His, crowned by the hand of the Almighty. Their souls intertwined before the truth descended like a blade: They are heirs to a war older than the world. A war that shaped the heavens. A war their love was never meant to survive. Now, with the veil torn and destiny watching, two choices remain. Defy the divine and fight for a love that could ignite a second rebellion— or surrender, tear themselves apart, and uphold the ancient law. Can a love born of both grace and ruin defy the will of eternity? Or will blood prove stronger than the heart? As angels stir and demons rise, Francesca and Alexander stand on the edge of everything— between war and peace, duty and desire, between the weight of fifteen ancient loves and the unbearable gravity of their own. And time is running out.

Marina Cruz believed in fairy tales—until the man she loved tried to kill her on the day they were to wed. Raised in a conservative community, Marina was taught that obedience was holy and silence was survival. Her fiancé, Daniel Navarro—a charismatic man cloaked in religious devotion—seemed like the perfect partner. But behind closed doors, devotion became domination. Faith became fear. And love became violence. On the day of their wedding, Marina fled the altar in a blood-soaked dress, leaving behind the church—and the life she’d been told to want. Haunted by scars both visible and hidden, Marina battles guilt, shame, and the judgment of a society eager to blame the victim. But when a young woman named Camila Rodríguez, once Daniel’s lover, is found dead and dismissed as another “troubled woman,” Marina refuses to stay silent. Determined to expose Daniel’s crimes and to honor the women whose voices were stolen, Marina steps into a fight she never imagined: facing her abuser in court, confronting a system that protects men like him, and discovering her own power as an activist, writer, and survivor. Her story ignites a movement. Women begin to speak out. Secrets unravel. And Marina finds not just justice—but the freedom to claim her own body, her own voice, and her own future. My Body Doesn’t Want Your Blessing is a fiercely gripping novel of resilience, sisterhood, and the transformative power of telling the truth. It’s a call to every woman who has ever been silenced, reminding her that her body belongs to her—and her voice can change the world.

This short story is a poignant account of a daughter who goes in search of her mother's belongings after the War, in Holland. When she finds them, the objects evoke memories of her earlier life. However she decides to leave them all behind and resolves to move on.

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