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When I saw him for the first time, I realized that I was lost. Strong, confident and... twenty years older. He is definitely not the one I need, but why does my heart beat so frantically every time I see him? Is it out of fear, or is there something much deeper here?

He has a scar on his face and even deeper scars in his soul. He appeared in my life suddenly when I was running away from danger. Eljar is not just a man in a mask. He lives in a world where issues are resolved by force, and the past always haunts him. He cannot be broken, nor can he be understood. I had to leave. But I stayed. And I made a fatal mistake. Now I'm not just by his side—I'm at the center of his life. Fire, persecution, death, escape. Every new day is a battle for the right to live. And even when the mask falls, it's not clear who is in front of me: my protector or my executioner. But no matter what happens next, I'm not ready to lose him, and no matter what it costs me, I want to show him that life goes on, and that I can be the one who will restore his ability to love.

I accidentally stumbled upon a secret club whose members perform various strange tasks in exchange for money. Then, while looking for a job, I came to an interview and realized that my new boss and I already knew each other... “Good afternoon,” I opened the door and looked at the man sitting at the table. “I'm here for an interview...” But the words stuck in my throat, and I just blinked because I recognized him. No, I didn't know his face. But the sharp line of his chin and the mole near the right corner of his mouth — I had time to examine them closely... I thought about turning around and running out of the office, but for some reason I continued to stand in the doorway and stare at him. “Stand there, mouse,” I heard his commanding tone. “I recognized you... Come here. Let's talk...”

When I was flying to Rome, I could not have imagined that I would meet the man of my dreams there. We spent an unforgettable night together and promised each other to meet again... I ran away from my sister's wedding to see him, but he... didn't come. When I met him two years later, I couldn't believe my eyes. He was the same as he was then. Only the look was completely different. Now we work together, and I should be happy about it. Only... for some reason he has forgotten about that night, and I don't know how to bring back his memory of it.

A stranger in the darkness of night, who gives a talisman after hearing my sad story. A girl from the café, whom I accidentally bumped into, later turned out to be my subordinate. And the second one reminds me of the first — the one who stole my heart and left behind a small memory: a talisman and a name. How can I not lose my mind now, when that same subordinate appears before my eyes every day and so strongly resembles that stranger who doesn’t leave my thoughts?

Successful businessman and powerful boss Serhiy Lozar, nicknamed “the Predator,” unexpectedly receives a delivery brought by a courier. Everything would have been fine if the delivery hadn’t turned out to be a little girl named Orysia, who claims to be his daughter. A mysterious woman from his past—whom Serhiy doesn’t even remember—finds herself in a desperate situation and decides to confess that Orysia is his child, sending the girl to the businessman for a week. A touching, humorous, and slightly detective story, full of revelations, surprises, adventures, and love.

Smiling and determined, she burst into their wilderness as a bright red whirlwind. She was only looking for her own father, but stumbled upon an incredible secret of two warring clans... and dangerous brown eyes. Love never asks and does not choose a convenient time. Oscar Grant is hard to love, and even harder to forget, even if you know the whole truth about him. And no matter how angry he was, no matter how much he begged her, she still turned his ardent heart inside out, and then allowed herself to believe in his sincerity, because true love has no boundaries.

It seems that all the secrets have finally been revealed. We were able to forgive each other for the past and started from scratch. But not everything in this life can be forgotten and forgiven. And even if we both think that everything will be fine now, there will always be those who want to destroy our happiness. Will we survive this time? Or maybe it's better to let go and forget? What do you think, Dan?

My first love left a deep wound in my heart. For five long years, I dreamed that when I returned, I would be able to change everything. I would prove to Kamil that there was no betrayal, and I would bring his mother to light. Now I'm a shareholder in the holding, so Kamil will have to put up with me being around. I just didn't think that my return would provoke so many events. For some, it's good news, and for others, I'm a nuisance. But I don't care much about the feelings of others. The only thing that matters is the deep blue eyes that no longer look at me with hatred. Eventually the truth will come out, but will it make me feel better?

I was ready to do anything to get the fund that belonged to my mother. I even married a man I didn't know at all. As a result, my idea failed, because I lost everything: the foundation and my heart... Korshun is ready to divorce me, and I am sure I will never forgive him. But fate has its own plans for us. And no matter how much I want to forget this man, there is something... that is left to me from him. What do you say now, Kite? Looks like you're in for quite a surprise.

She never imagined that on this island, where there is no room for love, she could fall so recklessly in love with a stranger from a hostile colony. For his sake, she is ready to sacrifice everything, because only by looking into his extraordinary eyes can she breathe. But will he be able to reciprocate if her own brother so cruelly ended his family's life? After all, since then, Temp has lived only for revenge. ...Then what is it that makes him protect the girl who saved him from captivity?

He's a rich kid, a jerk, and a playboy. He's my new boss, and I hate him. But from hatred to... When the car parked, a man got out. He was muscular, dark-haired, with gray eyes. He was wearing a coat, a suit underneath, and... sneakers? Expensive, but damn sneakers! He was carrying a sports bag and walking towards the office entrance, straight towards us. “Do you work here?” He glanced at us with a dissatisfied look. “Yes,” Vika squeaked. “Good morning!” "One more time you're late and you can look for another job. I'm going to make this company work properly, no one is going to slack off here anymore, understand? He shifted his gaze from Vika to me. Your jacket is dirty. If you're a secretary, you have to look the part, always..

Lera: "I was hired to gather compromising information, but in reality, I want to become famous as a scientist. However, my new boss presents me with surprises every day. Who is he—an eccentric rich man or a dangerous patient? And what kind of family is this, where everyone has skeletons in their closet?“ Maxim: ”I used to have everything: a beloved fiancée, friends I thought were real, a successful business... But then my best friend died right before my eyes while saving me, and my girlfriend cheated on me with another friend when I stopped living the high life... I thought I would never return to normal life, but then she appeared in my house..."

Psychologist Dana finds herself in the same house as a man whom everyone thinks is a crazy criminal. Frightening the girl, he begs her for help. Dana has no choice, and now she will have to deal with the terrible family secrets of her kidnapper and... struggle with unexpected conflicting feelings towards him.

I was very wrong to think that I knew everything about love. No, I just had to learn the power of these feelings, burn to the ground, be reborn and meet Him. He destroyed my world, changed my life, made me fight and keep believing. We hate and love each other equally. We have had many troubles, trials, and short moments of happiness. But I hope that one day love will win. Just help me stay strong, just stay somewhere out there and I will find you. Because without you, this universe will lose all meaning…

“You again?” he asks, unhappy. “What part of my words did you not understand?” "I have just one question for you. Tell me where Elena is!" - What? - Ruslan seemed to be surprised. - Who are you? - Kira. Elena's younger sister. I want to know where she is. - Kira?" Ruslan doesn't seem to believe me. He looks me up and down and stops at my face. “You don't look like that kid with the freckles on her nose.” “I was fifteen then,” I snort. "I want to find my sister. You're my last hope. My parents don't tell me anything about her. They don't want to remember at all. The last thing I remember before I flew to America was that she went to you.“ ”You really don't know anything?“ Ruslan's anger gives way to surprise. ”No,“ I shake my head, ”Elena died eight years ago.

The coffee shop is all I have. But today I found out that they can take it away from me too. And all because of a guy I trusted... And he set me up. Now I need to find money to pay off the loan. And everything would be fine, but the amount is extremely large for me. But when a friend offers a good way to make money, I agree without hesitation. What's wrong with that? To play the bride of a self-confident major! And to play it so that the man's family will never think of marrying him again. I will become an imperfect bride for one night only. I will get my money and Herman will get his freedom. But what happens when my game leads to a completely different outcome that neither I nor Herman expected?

“I hope you're thinking about our date,” Yar's voice interrupts my thoughts. “What? No!” I blurt out and blush. I turn to the window again so that Yar doesn't see it. - I'm not going on a date with you. - Why? - he asks me directly. - You don't like me? - I do, but... I don't want to. - What a strange answer. Don't you think?" he asks me directly. The car stops in front of the gate of my house, and while we wait for it to open, Yar waits for my answer. “You don't need a girl like me,” I say, looking at my hands. "What's wrong with you? You're beautiful, smart, and kind. I can go on if you want. - No, don't! I... I... I have scars all over my body. They look terrible. - Is that the problem? Your scars?

They were born on different planets. She had been instilled since childhood with the criteria of high morality and self-sacrifice for the sake of the ideals of the Empire. And he, from his childhood, learned to survive on his own, became a tramp and a smuggler, and the only rule he lived by was the absence of any rules. They were both so different, she a soldier, he a brazen pirate, but when they met in interesting circumstances, they defied fate and love…

I ran away from home to leave behind the pain, danger, and betrayal. Here, in Spain, I tried to build a new life—a peaceful one, without the shadows of the past. The camera in my hands became my salvation. But fate decided otherwise. It brought me back together with the man I hated and swore to stay away from. His presence destroys everything I have worked so hard to build. He is dangerous, cold, and overly confident. But every time our paths cross, I catch myself feeling my heart beat faster. And I no longer understand — is it fear or something else entirely?