strangers and smirks

A world where creatures just ignore their past, doesn't care where and whom they came from. But who could imagine that there was a young woman who's different from their perspectives and aims in this demon-like world, Fontana Marie Swundes was her name, she was lost from her past just like all of them but would try to unlock the doors of curiosity to just find the golden truth. Will she find the answers? Come, let's unveil the truth.

I screamed as I took the pen to put my signature..my hands were trembling my heart was pounding I was really scared Shyla was holding me with one hand she was also scared, I tried holding the pen firmly but my hands were shaking the pen fell from my hands twice. I scanned the documents for the name of the person that I'm giving everything to. I only saw the name of a company Dacot group of companies I took note of it, if am going to give everything to this company I need to get every information about them. I signed the documents " you see that was quite easy wasn't it?" The man wearing a mask said "give me my mother"! I said angrily he pushed my mum forward with one hand while pointing the gun at her, he stretchched the other hand and said " documents" I passed the documents to him and he let my mother come to me I hugged her and removed the sack she was wearing on her head " mother" I cried out as I hugged her once more the man started the range Rover and drove off " mom are you ok?" I asked she nodded as she looked at me It seems she was still in shock. We all got into the car and drove off. **************************************** We arrived at Shyla's place, she lived alone her apartment had a mini living room, a kitchen two bedrooms and a library. Immediatily we arrived I took out my phone and googled Dacot group of companies...my findings were mind blowing, this was more than a company it was an empire.

At sixteen, they promised each other a future. At seventeen, he disappeared without a word. Years passed. She became one of the most successful lawyers in the world, a CEO, and a bestselling author. Everyone told her to move on. But some promises refuse to fade. When a series of corporate crises leads her to a powerful businessman she no longer recognizes, old memories begin to return. The boy she once loved is back. The engagement still exists. And the truth behind his disappearance is far more dangerous than either of them imagined. Between betrayal, friendship, jealousy, and secrets buried for years, they must decide whether love can survive the distance between who they were and who they have become. Because they were engaged before they were strangers.

Niloy ran from his country, Bangladesh, to Thailand to become a BL actor. However, things weren't easy for him. He roamed here and there, working as a waiter. He auditioned for many roles but was rejected. Then, he met a stranger who turned out to be his guiding star, named Kao Neptune, a wealthy young master of 'Neptune Musics'. They became good friends, but slowly Kao realized he couldn't remain just a friend to Niloy. After a lot of struggle, Niloy made his debut, and slowly he realized Kao was always more than a friend to him. They confessed their love and promised to be united until their last breath. However, fate turned all promises into lies, as Niloy was shot by a gunman and admitted to the hospital. After recovering, Kao's stepmother asked him how much he loved Kao, and if he loved Kao so much, how could he snatch Kao's biggest dream of becoming a father? Niloy didn't think much, leaving his successful career and dreams behind in Thailand as he went back to Bangladesh so that Kao could be a complete man. But Kao's love was boundless; he went to Bangladesh and won Niloy's love again. Together, they struggled through many ups and downs, societal pressures, and online bullying, but as they loved each other, nothing else mattered. After overcoming all the problems, separations, and pain, they finally found success, love, and happiness together.

Kan, a newly recruited investigator in the Criminal Investigation Bureau (CIB), is thrown into the deep end on his first day with the unsettling Jigsaw Case. The killer's modus operandi is leaving cryptic messages through meticulously arranged jigsaw puzzles at crime scenes, taunting the authorities and daring them to piece together the clues before more lives are lost. Teamed up with his sardonic yet endearing partner, Officer Jenkins, Kan navigates the dark and twisted world of this demented game master. The duo's investigation takes them through eerie crime scenes, quirky puzzle shops, and into the mind of a killer who sees murder as a sinister puzzle to be solved. Along the way, Jenkins’ relentless humor keeps spirits high, even as the stakes grow increasingly dire. As the clues lead them to an iconic clock tower, Kan and Jenkins discover an unexpected ally in an amateur sleuth obsessed with the case. Together, they delve deeper into the Jigsaw Killer's psyche, racing against time to prevent the next gruesome tableau. Their journey is fraught with tension and danger, but also peppered with camaraderie and laughter, proving that even in the darkest of times, a well-timed joke can be a light in the gloom. In "Pieces of Laughter and Death," Kan must not only solve a killer's deadly puzzles but also learn to navigate the peculiar dynamics of his new team. Through a blend of mystery, horror, and comedy, this novel explores the balance between finding the humor in life’s darkest moments and the determination to bring a ruthless killer to justice.

Both are stranger to each other. One is just a happy-go-lucky that talks to anyone he likes, the other is searching for someone he could share himself with. Will they stay connected despite of their differences or just let go of their chance to get rid of their label as "Two Perfect Strangers"? Find out whose heart will fall crazy in love first...

No connection. No acquaintance. In one night of passion with no expectations, strangers become intimately acquainted. Will one night of lust turn into their happy ever after? Is it simply lust or could it possibly be love at first site? A collection of short stories: four couples, one day, twenty-four passionate hours. "Strangers" is created by Stephanie Walls, an eGlobal Creative Publishing author.

Jude Calohan has been keeping his head down for years. In the quiet town of Bower Bliss, Texas, he has tried to be a good man, a good father, tried not to think too much about his relationship with his own father ... and yet despite this, in the gentle autumn of an uneventful year, Jude Calohan soon finds his relationship with both his eldest child and his own identity as a father called into question.<br><br>Amidst the sleepy apple groves of small town America, will Jude Calohan be able to keep his family together while his eldest child Charlie discovers the confidence to make one of the biggest choices of their young life?

"Who are you?". Laura said as her eyes widened when she saw him. This can't be happening. I'm sure I'm still sleeping, now will be a good time to wake up. Laura muttered to herself as the figure infront of her kept staring back into her eyes. "Are you ok?". The voice asked wanting to touch her but she quickly left his presence. "Am I going crazy or something?". she asked herself, looking back to see if she was being followed but good thing she wasn't. Who the hell is he?

Fallen angel Adam Blackstone, also known as Adamas the Black Knight, is gorgeous as hell, from which he escaped. Adapting quickly to life on Earth, he builds a new life as the owner of a popular restaurant. Despite being mortal and vulnerable to the earthly dangers, he still thrives. And he is waiting for the meeting that will change his new life.<br><br>X-Tilla, the Underworld’s best assassin, follows Adam through a vortex to Earth. He undergoes several changes while in the vortex, just like Adam did before him, and arrives on Earth without memory of his past. He now goes by the name Phoenix Webber and struggles to adapt to life on Earth, not being able to find a sustainable job. That is, until he arrives for an interview and meets Adam by accident.<br><br>The two men are strongly attracted to each other. They fall in love, and quickly learn there are obstacles in mortal life to conquer. Phoenix experiences strange dreams and visions until he remembers he followed Adam to Earth to kill him. Realizing every mortal has both a good and a dark side, Phoenix struggles with fear, loyalty, and love. Will he disobey the command to kill Adam? Or will love really conquer all?