Priscilla Everstow lived a sheltered life until her brother, Joel, was expelled from Oxford University. When Joel returned home with his pregnant fiancee Charlotte Plumb, the situation spiraled out of control quickly. Faced with sudden jealousy and turmoil, Priscilla longs to get away from the home she grew up in. When handsome Spencer Wilkes-Porter begins courting her, she discovers a means of escape. He proposes to her, and she starts planning her wedding—but her well-designed plans change daily. Deep in her heart, she knows her brother's new wife is involved in the deception but, when she complains, no one believes her. As Charlotte begins to dominate the Everstow family, Priscilla falls further into the background until she becomes a part of the Shadows. .
A -sometimes- uplifting sequel about growing up, conquering generational trauma and learning to love yourself, even if you don't know who you are yet. Things are looking up for Luna- a new girlfriend, a supportive new family and a job she kind-of tolerates. But when a childhood friend's wedding brings Luna back to her home town of Sanford, Luna has to deconstruct her trauma while dodging the advances of her well-meaning but problematic former church friends.
Guess what will happen when a tamed beauty meets a loved tourist? You'll think it's all about love, but "death," that's my reply-how I died.
Reminiscent Pain tells a beautiful story bully about a city called Hawra where two different souls will come to meet and bring along lots of memories on their journey and a love filled with trials begins.
Raeesa Atiq is a twenty-year-old tamed beauty, an only child of the Atiqs whose wealth has been known for centuries.
Raeesa has never lacked anything in her life, all she has to do is obey whatever rules her parents set for her, they choose everything for her, and she doesn't have a say in anything. Raeesa is homeschooled and is a graduate of business and finance, though her wish is to study English and literature. Raeesa has never stepped foot out of her house, but has always had the desire of seeing the outside world but cannot, because her parents refused. Her very good friend is Maheera, her servant who later turns into an enemy.
With time her wish to see the outside world overpowered her and finally she escaped her house, on a running away expedition, she encountered Hayat who almost ran her over with his car and fell in love with her at first sight.
While Hayat is a tourist who loves taking trips around the world and loves with his heart and soul.
Guess what will happen when a tamed beauty meets a love tourist?
In africa, getting married in your thirties is considered late, nearly all mothers with daughters in that circle of age, find themselves fasting consecutively, going to churches, traditional homes, mosque, rolling on the floor, praying for a miracle to come down from heaven.
How do i know this? Because i used to belong in that age circle but, here i am now, watching my mother-in-law, aunt, and uncle preach to me on forgiveness.
Naimah, my daughter, you seen ehn, men are polygamous in nature, you'll have to forgive your husband oh, one more thing, this lady is two months pregnant with a bouncing baby boy on the way, my husband aunt added.
Yes she is, they all mumbled together & its a sin to opt for an abortion his aunt finalized.
[NAIMAH HAD A FLASH BACK TO THE TIME AT THE HOSPITAL]
The doctor interlocked his hands and sighed deeply, i recognize that look, its one of despair and bad news. Have been married to my husband for Two years now and every attempt to get pregnant turned out to be futile so my friend Rachel convinced me to see a doctor she claims is a miracle worker. Have been to different hospitals and, the last hospital i visited heals their patients with herbs so i was fortunate to eat this bitter concoction that got me sick for two weeks, it could have been avoided but i did nothing to stop it from happening unlike this time around, i decided to strike a deal with her promising this will be the last time she will force me to see a doctor. I know whatever she is doing, is at my own best interest but i have literally lost faith in any treatment repairing whatever damage my body is struggling with and, i secretly hope that maybe this time, a miracle will definitely happen.
Doctor, i paused, noticing how his face wasn't hinting me about what the results say. Can you please tell me what the results say i asked politely. Meanwhile i was shrieking at the probability of it been a good news or a bad news but, whatever the case may be, the results is right in front of me.
Mrs Naimah, are you not married?
I scrunched my eyebrows together, what kind of a stupid question is he asking & how does that explain my inability to conceive? I cleared my throat, and respectfully asked, what do you mean Doctor, of cause am a married woman.
He looked unconvinced and disappointed with my answer, why should he, am slowly starting to get angry with this man in front of me. Who is he to judge, couldn't he see the golden wedding ring on my finger? I re-adjusted myself and folded my hands on his table , his eyes for a second went to my ring and he slightly smacked his palm on his face in guilt i suppose.
Mam, i do not mean to doubt you he said sounding genuinely but, the test results in my hands, shows that you have been overdosed on contraceptives.
What?
Did i hear you right doctor?
Doctor, contrac- what?
How....?
[END OF FLASHBACK]
Won't you say something, my mother in-law asked, nudging my shoulders to speak up, I never knew this day will come, I can't even believe this is the woman i took like my mother.
I looked at my husband and immediately, he looked elsewhere, scratching his hair and wiping his hands on his lap, guilt was written all over his face.
We understand no woman in her right frame of mind will accept or wish this on her daughter but i guarantee you, we had a family meeting, we have all spoken to your husband and he has promised us it won't happen again. So my daughter please forgive him and let's move on.
Besides, you know, she's here to assist you since, you cannot get pregnant, uncle dele, said. I instantly snapped my head to his direction in bewilderment.
The others tried to caution him but he nudged them back saying, what? Are we not here to tell her the truth, see ehn, let's call a spade a spade, please.
I held back the tears threatening to come out, & out of no where, i asked, where is the woman my husband impregnated & the argument between my in-laws stopped.
My mother in-law quickly signaled to Aunt Kemi to bring her in but, uncle dele beat her to it while we all waited patiently.
Seconds turned into minutes, and like keys jingling in my ear, i suddenly hear an unexpected familiar voice say, good afternoon my in-laws.
Looking up, i see my best friend Lola, staring back at me.
|2021 VERSION|
|21X FEATURED · 2X SPOLIGHT STORY · SHORTLISTED FOR THE SEASONAL CONTESTS!|
Mateo Brook, a young Pinta Park Ranger, must learn the legend of the Green Guardian to save the Paperblank Forest from a ruthless basilisk. What starts as an enjoyable mission soon becomes a matter of life or death.
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The fae are an ancient race in Pinta Country, but no fairy is as old as the Green Guardian. Sixty years ago, she trapped a little boy in time. Now she begs for the Pebble Masters to rescue them.
Eleven-year-old Evie Amanda Madison and twenty-one-year-old Mateo Brook are part of a specialized camp aimed at training aspiring Pinta Park Rangers. Evie, who has a dream to be just like her hero, Ranger Anthony, is unaware of the danger she is about to walk into.
There is a basilisk loose in the Paperblank Forest. It's a creature of old magic that dates as far back as the Green Guardian herself.
Together with a talking Red-Crowned Crane, John, and Pinta's young king, Benjamin, Evie and Mateo must find a way to free the time travelers if there is any hope of defeating the monster. Little do they know that this is all part of a prophecy-a prophecy held dearly to the people of Paperblank Village.
Sixty years ago, history changed forever. A dark shadow is looming over Pinta Country, but Evie and Mateo are the only ones who can reverse the past.
Hasan, a dedicated radiologist with a reputation for being as grumpy as a bear, is known as a serious and emotionally reserved individual, famous for his seemingly impenetrable heart. The hospital staff is well-acquainted with his fierce professional rivalry with Jasra, a talented new radio manipulator.
However, fate takes an unexpected turn when Shaheera, Jasra's vivacious best friend and a cheerful young woman working in a publishing house, enters Hasan's life. With a heart brimming with love to give, Shaheera dreams of finding a profound connection with a man who can reciprocate her affection and make her heart flutter with joy. Little does she know that Hasan, the perpetually stoic radiologist, will shatter her expectations and touch her heart in ways she never imagined possible.