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Two separate lives. Two different cities. One destiny. Jamal ran away from Nur Afiya on a night that almost destroyed him. A night when betrayal and violation crept too close to reality. For nine long years, he wandered through nights and cities, mending his soul with prayer; beneath the skies of a town that had normalized sin. Through faith, work, and quiet surrender, he rebuilt himself piece by piece. But healing carries its own mystery. Without knowing, Jamal’s soul work had stirred awake something sacred in the unseen. A divine romantic connection written into his destiny long before his birth. Then came the visions: a woman, unknown yet deeply familiar, haunting his dreams with silent longing. Believing them to be signs of mercy, he returned to Nur Afiya, seeking answers from his old shaykh. Yet, just hours after returning to the town he had sworn never to see again, fate greeted him with the ghost of his past. Rofiya; his former lover, reappeared with a dying child she claimed needed his blood to survive. A boy he had never known existed. Unaware to Jamal, he now stood at the edge of a revelation long buried in the shadows. Meanwhile, far north in Marhaba, Aamina had long sealed her heart against love. A devastating heartbreak had taught her to guard it fiercely, not until a soulfully familiar, mysterious stranger began visiting her dreams. Just as she began awakening to what felt like her destined connection, her grandmother arranged her marriage to Chief Muhammad; a man of wealth and influence, yet utterly deaf to the quiet whisper of her soul. The Criterion is a soul-piercing blend of mystery, romance, and spiritual awakening. A tale where faith and desire collide, and the battle for love becomes the battle for the soul itself.

The Criterion for Discernment is a spiritually anchored, reflective novel that uses the individual journeys of two mirror souls; Jamal and Aamina; to illustrate a profound theological and moral framework: every human choice leads either to the blessings of Allah (on earth and in the Hereafter) or to an inevitable Divine Reckoning. The book is not soft romance or easy entertainment. It is a mirror held to the reader's heart, demanding self‑examination. It teaches that love alone is not the bedrock of a romantic relationship; purification and alignment with Divine order are key components. It also depicts that the new age Twin flame connection is not about immediate fulfillment; it is a divine exposure for realignment and awakening to purpose, often involving separation, trials, and individual spiritual work before union becomes a covenant. The book also distinguishes between tests (for the striving believer) and reckonings (for the heedless). It promises to explore emotional awakenings, the consequences of ancestral error, the rewards of chastity and restraint, and the collective impact of leadership corruption. Ultimately, the book is a pilgrimage into the innermost chambers of the soul; for those who reason deeply, who want to know the unending benefits of fearing their Lord unseen, and who are willing to let the story reshape and refine them. In short: The Criterion for Discernment is a theological love story and a manual for self‑accountability, wrapped in a narrative that mirrors the reader's own struggles and choices. It is a wake‑up call, a warning, and an invitation to return to Divine order; before the Reckoning arrives. You're invited to learn, have fun, and experience love in another dimension.

A past playboy was not only a way a describe Liam Henry, but also a Hopeless romantic, cold hearted, over thinker; but you get the idea. What I'm trying to say is that Liam doesn't know anything about love and now a beautiful black woman is about to show him how it's done.

Our hero's name Akira, a Japanese boy, wakes up to find himself in a magical, medieval world. He is the son of a baron, threatened by poverty and ostracized, but with the hero's intelligence and legendary abilities... The plus We'll see what he does with this power.

During the day, she was his secretary, working very hard with excellent abilities. At night, she was his bedmate, trying her best to please him, and the two of them were very harmonious in bed. One day, this relationship was on the verge of ending. However, both of them had already become deeply involved and had grown accustomed to each other's presence, falling in love with each other. So...

No feelings. No lies of calling the next day, and no empty promises of not banging anyone’s mother. If I could act like I’ve never met a set of twins I screwed on the same night, thinking they were the same person, then I could do this. It was the perfect set up for a fake relationship and it was simple. We faked our smiles, we faked our laughs; hell, we even faked our love. It wasn’t real. But that kiss was anything but fake, and the orgasm was anything but pretend. Somehow my plus one had become more, and now I’m standing here with my underwear around my ankles wondering what in the hell to do next. Plus One is created by M.N. Forgy, an eGlobal Creative Publishing Signed Author.

Blackmailing my sexy boss, the one with a panty-melting smirk into being my plus-one for a wedding in my hometown while staying at my parents’ house for the long weekend—what could possibly go wrong? Duncan Willis is sexy and confident, the kind of man every woman notices. You know, the one with the to-die-for body. And then there's the way his designer suits drape over his broad shoulders and big...well, we've all heard the rumors, the ones that say he's up for any challenge. Men like him don't notice women like me, and they don't date them. Until that one time that I catch him in a compromising position when I'm also in need of a last-minute date for a wedding...and then it's not a real one, simply a plus-one. It's blackmail. That’s what Kimbra Jones thinks. Letting her believe she blackmailed me may not be the most conventional way to get on her radar, but I didn't get this far in business without knowing when to seize an opportunity. If this sexy, little firecracker with perfectly kissable lips thinks she can trick me into attending her cousin's wedding, I'm going to jump at the chance to be her plus-one. A sexy, fake-date, office romance, fun stand-alone from New York Times bestselling author Aleatha Romig. You love her darker side. Now it's time to meet Leatha, the lighter side of Aleatha.

[DROPPED] Your Support Matters! 1 Review = 10 Bonus Chapters 1 Power Stone = 1 Bonus Chapter Want more chapters? You can contribute by dropping a review or power stones! Every bit of your support fuels the story—and unlocks more content for everyone! ---- Part 1 Synopsis: (15 Chapters) In the quiet corners of Tokyo, a soft-spoken barista and a bookstore girl named Sakura meet through a wrong coffee order. What begins with awkward silences and shared umbrellas grows into a connection neither of them expected. Bound by unspoken emotions and One Plus notifications, their story is steeped in quiet moments, late-night walks, and the aroma of roasted dreams. Part 2 Synopsis: (15 Chapters) After her mother’s passing, Elisa travels from Australia to Italy with nothing but an old sketchbook and the message: “Find true Beauty.” In Florence, she meets Rafael, a reclusive painter who abandoned his art years ago. Together, they chase hidden messages in stone, lost inspiration, and the meaning of beauty—while slowly sketching each other into their unfinished hearts. Part 3 Synopsis: (7 Chapters) Shiyam, a Tamil tourist, gets separated from his friends on the first day of their Japan trip. With no Japanese skills and no way to contact anyone, he crosses paths with Yui—a girl who loves Indian movies and speaks no English. What starts as a chaotic detour turns into a heartfelt journey through Kyoto, Osaka, and quiet rooftops… where laughter, spice, and silence speak louder than words. Part 4 Synopsis: (15 Chapters) When Saanvi transfers to a Seoul high school, she doesn’t expect her past to be waiting for her on the rooftop—skating in silence. Jisoo, the boy who pretends not to know her, was once a forgotten piece of her childhood. As memories resurface and unspoken feelings stir, the One Plus app reminds them: some things never really ended—they just needed one more chance. Part 5 Synopsis: Incoming Ending will be very shocking.

Zeana Arvarenzya Maldwyn, pendiam dan dingin. Pecinta senja dan hujan. Dia suka menyembunyikan segala sesuatu yang bersifat personal dari siapapun, termasuk keluarganya sendiri. Beberapa teror yang datang padanya, sebagai putri bungsu pemilik perusahaan terbesar di Asia, sedikit mengganggunya, dan membuatnya takut. Namun ia lebih dari mampu untuk tidak menyusahkan Nathan, kakak laki-lakinya yang amat menyayanginya. Vando, laki-laki yang pernah ia temukan dibawah hujan, adalah alasannya bertahan hingga detik ini. Jika Vando kembali datang padanya, akankah ia menerimanya? Sedang hatinya mulai jatuh pada sosok yang juga memperjuangkannya sedari dulu. Zeana tak pernah tahu, keputusannya menyimpan segalanya sendiri, justru membawa petaka besar pada keluarganya. Keluarga yang ia kira baik-baik saja, namun ternyata salah. Jangan tertipu! Kisah ini bukan hanya tentang hujan, ia meliputi segala partikel kehidupan.. Dan jangan kecewa! Kisah ini tidak melulu tentang cinta, ia dikekang sedemikian rupa bersama lara, luka dan duka.. Kalau ingin tahu bacalah! Dan maklumilah kalau kisah ini begitu rumit.. Tapi, bukankah kehidupan juga begitu? Namun, jika tak tertarik, sebagai penulis, aku minta maaf.. Sang penulis bukan Tuhan yang selalu mampu menciptakan takdir terbaik.

Kind of "classic" short stories greatly inspired by A. Azimov's "Caves of Steel". The colony of Espero lost contact with Earth almost 300 years ago. The unified colonial government collapsed, leaving behind a number of autonomous Cities half-gone underground and surrounded by giant domes. It's cold and relatively deserted, with the simplest things missing and everything constantly breaking down, but even in such harsh conditions there is a place for a thirst for power and the pursuit to overtake one of the greatest human fears.