the cost of civility

From the outside, Hannah Summerfield looks like your average office lady; always complaining about her boss to Rebecca, her best friend and co-worker, never being late to or from work, and preferring to spend her weekends at home binge-watching her favorite drama series on Netflix. But she has a secret that she doesn't want to reveal to anyone other than Rebecca, including Richard Clark, her boyfriend and CEO of the company where she has worked for years. She didn't want Richard to know her other identity as Scarlett, owner and most popular dominatrix of the biggest BDSM club in town. The question is, how long will she keep it hidden from Richard, who starts to get suspicious of her and thinks that she is having a romantic relationship with another man behind his back?

What would you do if you where grated Immortality? Some may think of it is a blessing and others a curse. This all depends on perspective, if you were granted a choice to be immortal but at a great cost, what would you do? Well, meet Rob, just your average nerd who fantasizes about immortality and was actually granted it! But in exchange, he has to destroy the worlds of his Masters Rival. */I don't want to spoil too much, but this Is basically a story about an average guy being sent to another world(Magic based) and only granted a unique type of immortality, in exchange he has to destroy the world. The novel is about how he goes about this and how he overcomes various challenges in order to do so.*/ /*It will be a slow start as I want this to be as realistic as possible (It's obviously difficult to destroy a world without being OP), he starts with nothing and has to overcome many different challenges in order to achieve his goal. */ *All suggestions and ideas about the book are welcome!! If you spot any issues in a chapter please let me know so I can update it I will try release more than 1 chapter a week from Monday to Friday, this can change depending on how busy I am at work.* *The cover image is not mine, all credit goes to the creator, If you would like me to remove it, please let me know*

a world where power is inherited and magic runs through bloodlines like heirlooms, status is everything—and love is the most dangerous game of all. Evelyn Hawthorne lives in the shadow of a grand name and a broken home. Born into a family that treats her like an afterthought, she survives each day with sharp wit and quiet resilience. At her elite academy, she excels just enough to draw envy, but never enough to belong. Behind closed doors, her stepmother’s manipulations and her stepsister’s cruel games keep her firmly beneath the surface of privilege. Then there’s Alexander Valerius—heir to the most powerful magical family in the city, enigmatic and untouchable. He moves through life like he owns it, because in many ways, he does. But fate has other plans. Drawn together by coincidence, bound by secrets neither fully understand, Evelyn and Alexander must navigate a city teetering on the edge of unrest. With status games, political power plays, and ancient magic simmering beneath every surface, one misstep could unravel it all. When the city rises in flames, will love be the spark... or the ruin?

Hannah falls in love with Marcus only to discover that his bad boy image is more than just an image. He is a violent and possessive man who will go to any length to have what he desires, including her. She wants to escape the gilded cage he has put her in. To do so, might meant her death or a rebirth as someone else. only then will she willingly pay the cost for love. The Cost of Love is created by Rebecca Graf, an eGlobal Creative Publishing signed author.

The Cost of Air By Ajani Musa In a city where even breathing has a price, one man dares to make it free. Lagos — restless, loud, unrepentant — is a place where the powerful thrive on chaos, and the poor choke on what’s left. Amid the noise and greed stands Bayo Adeniran, a principled engineer determined to build clean projects in a dirty system. But when he saves a gasping child from dying in traffic, the act of mercy shatters his carefully controlled world. That single moment pulls him into a storm of corruption, secrets, and power — where air itself has become currency. The government’s grand “Air Renewal Project” promises progress, but Bayo soon discovers the truth: it’s a front to profit from pollution, a silent weapon designed to suffocate the city’s poor. As he digs deeper, allies turn to threats, and silence becomes survival. Beside him stands Tope Adegoke, a fearless journalist haunted by her brother’s death in a factory explosion the system buried. Together, they expose a network of elites who control the very air Nigerians breathe. When Lagos is plunged into darkness and fear, their resistance becomes the city’s last breath of hope. But defiance has a cost — and every truth uncovered demands payment in blood, faith, or freedom. The Cost of Air is a powerful socio-political thriller — raw, emotional, and urgent. It asks one question that echoes through every page: If air is life, what happens when life itself becomes a luxury?

This story is about a beautiful and charming girl; Aleina Kallis who is fun, smart, bold, studious and very determined in making a name for herself. She belonged to a rich family that was famous for running a well-known Real estate company - The Kallis Estate. Everybody envied Aleina for having it all; ethereal beauty, loving parents and perfect siblings but what you see is not always true. Her father was very abusive, always venting out his frustration on Aleina for reason; nobody could even fathom. Her elder brother was the adored son of the family. Her elder sister was always jealous of Aleina for her beauty and intelligence which is why she kept degrading her in front of their parents. Distressed and filled with bruises hidden underneath her clothes, the 16 year old Aleina decided to accept the invitation of her cousin to go with her to her husband's company celebration. Aleina didn't know that by going to that celebration party her fate would be sealed. The Underworld King of Country D, Alex Rodriguez, famous for being the devil incarnate himself and being devilishly handsome, was mesmerized by Aleina's beauty and decided then and there to hunt his prey slowly by breaking her down completely and making her surrender to him. Aleina's life turned for the worse after the party and she felt like her beauty was curse. She soon realized, in a painstaking way - What It Cost for Bewitching Him. ------------------- Hello my beautiful creatures! This is my first novel so please go easy on me. There lots of twists and turns and it will take you on an emotional roller coaster ride. Please give this novel a chance and i promise you won't regret it. Please vote for me as well. Thank you!

Kylie prepared for school with much excitement, she had so much to share with Vera and Gideon. After her graduation, they all got a tattoo at Hartley's as an induction sign. She was at the top of her left breast and Vera said something crazy happened at school as well. After greeting her parents, Kylie rushed out to catch the earliest ride to school. On getting to school, the sky started pouring out light showers. Kylie tried running into the school building before the rain intensified and just then she noticed her shoelace was loose. She quickly bent down to have it fixed but suddenly she saw a boy wearing black sneakers standing in front of her with an umbrella over her head, there was thunder and the rain poured heavily drenching her partner. The scene drew the student's attention as they couldn't believe that the new mysterious handsome boy stood in the rain to protect Kylie. Kylie looked at his face and immediately she had a flash of the scene at the garden in Hartley's. She was lost in his beautiful dark eyes, his nose, jawline, and lips all gave perfection. "How are you doing Kyle?" Zayn said to gain her attention. " I. I'm fine" Kylie stuttered for the first time because of a boy. Zayn was loving his effect on Kylie. She was pretty, her dark ember eyes gave a seductive look, and her lips were small and pink, they looked rosy. He took his eyes down to her exposed fair and fleshy neck, he could perceive her cologne even from a distance.

Kylie prepared for school with much excitement, she had so much to share with Vera and Gideon. After her graduation, they all got a tattoo at Hartley's as an induction sign. She was at the top of her left breast and Vera said something crazy happened at school as well. After greeting her parents, Kylie rushed out to catch the earliest ride to school. On getting to school, the sky started pouring out light showers. Kylie tried running into the school building before the rain intensified and just then she noticed her shoelace was loose. She quickly bent down to have it fixed but suddenly she saw a boy wearing black sneakers standing in front of her with an umbrella over her head, there was thunder and the rain poured heavily drenching her partner. The scene drew the student's attention as they couldn't believe that the new mysterious handsome boy stood in the rain to protect Kylie. Kylie looked at his face and immediately she had a flash of the scene at the garden in Hartley's. She was lost in his beautiful dark eyes, his nose, jawline, and lips all gave perfection. "How are you doing Kyle?" Zayn said to gain her attention. " I. I'm fine" Kylie stuttered for the first time because of a boy. Zayn was loving his effect on Kylie. She was pretty, her dark ember eyes gave a seductive look, and her lips were small and pink, they looked rosy. He took his eyes down to her exposed fair and fleshy neck, he could perceive her cologne even from a distance.

"In the realm of fate, the saviour rarely sees her own fall coming. Victoria Helson has spent her life saving others, championing women's rights, and pulling strangers from the brink. But when destiny finally writes her into the story, it's not as the hero. It's a sacrifice. Oscar Sebastian, heir to a fortune he never earned and responsibilities he never wanted, thought love was just another casual indulgence. Then he met Victoria, and discovered the one thing his money couldn't buy, the one thing fate might not let him keep. Some say God tests those He loves most. Others whisper that in every great love, someone always loses. This is the story of two people who dared to love anyway, and the heartbreaking question of whether redemption comes too late, or just in time." _________________________________________________________________________________________________ Content Warning: This book contains themes of emotional trauma, loss, grief, and scenes that may be distressing to some readers. It explores the weight of sacrifice, the pain of loving deeply, and the complexities of fate and faith. Reader discretion is advised. Disclaimer: This story is an original work of fiction. The author retains all rights, including copyright and ownership of the characters, plot, and underlying creative concepts. AI tools have been used solely for grammatical refinements and minor editorial assistance, with no alteration to the core story, character integrity, or original vision. Unauthorised reproduction, distribution, or adaptation of this work is prohibited. #TheCostOfSavingYou #RomanceNovel #ContemporaryRomance #EmotionalRomance #LoveAndSacrifice #OppositesAttract #HeFellFirst #StrongFemaleLead #WomensRightsAdvocate #BittersweetLove #HeartbreakingRomance #AngstyRomance #Tearjerker #FatedLovers #LoveAndLoss #SacrificeForLove #DestinyAndFate #RedemptionStory #BookTok #RomanceBooks #MustRead #WomensFiction #EmotionalRead #RomanceCommunity

He cleared domains. Survived the impossible only to be betrayed. Arie regressed. Not to the beginning. Not to safety. But to a point where everything could be done again but better this time. This time there will be no hesitation. This time he will not trust because in this world Everything Has a Cost