Class Difference

Promising millionaire Alex Zalisky gets into one predicament after another until he ends up at a suburban hotel and restaurant complex that he has long wanted to buy. But when he arrives, he finds himself homeless, and the kind owner offers him a job as a waiter. Of course, he would have laughed hysterically at such a tempting offer before, but now, unrecognised by anyone, he agrees. The eyes of the stubborn owner of the complex, Margo, who drove him crazy a year ago, played a significant role in this decision. This is the story of Alex Zalisky, Max's brother from ‘The Marriage Contract’. The books can be read separately, they are independent.

All my conscious life, I wanted to break free from control—to speak up at least sometimes. To have a choice… my own choice. Not to listen to other people’s advice. To live my own life, make decisions, study, build friendships, dream, love… I longed for independence so deeply that I failed to notice when those desires turned against me. Sadly, I was the one who took a step whose consequences I can now only guess at.

When the trembling sensations of first love are seasoned with doubt, fragile trust dissolves. When awkwardness plays into the hands of others, and unshakable confidence shatters under convincing lies, all you want to do is scream. From pain, injustice, despair—and a love that not even time was able to destroy. Yet it takes only a single step to feel that absolute moment of happiness again. Will they dare?

It’s a pity you can’t look into the future and watch your life unfold ahead of time. To shield yourself from troubles, avoid disappointment, not fall in love... Tears and rain mixed together, endless pain tearing at my soul. No one around... Just the rain tapping out a restless spring melody, and a stranger... Who knew he would still appear in my life? Offer his hand, heal my wounded soul, and give me what I had dreamed of the most. A miracle!

What happens when an ordinary TikTok girl accidentally captures something that was never meant to happen? Nineteen-year-old Kami Rivera sneaks into an exclusive elite party to film viral content. But her camera records the death of a media mogul—and a mysterious symbol that changes her life forever. The video goes viral, gaining millions of views. Strange comments appear, warning her: “You saw what you were never supposed to see.” And Adrian Blake—the heir of the city’s most powerful family—seems determined to protect her… while also keeping her away from the truth. How many likes is the truth worth? And what dark secrets hide behind the perfect filters of the elite world?

His face is still pale, even though a week has passed since the accident. But he’s alive — and finally asked to see me. And I’m trembling like someone bewitched, because I don’t know what this conversation will bring. “Ada… don’t divorce me.” “What? Why?!” “It’s Yaryna… She needs guardianship. I’m the only one who can take care of her.” My heart seemed to miss a beat as my mind grasped the reason. “Yaryna? God… what happened to her?” “Social services… If we divorce, they won’t let me have her. They want a stable family. I’ve decided. I don’t want the little one being shuffled around orphanages. But of course, you can refuse.” “You’re asking me to stay? For Yaryna’s sake?” “Please, Ada. At least for a while. For the child.”

Lyalya Zaya. Model, famous blogger, beauty and glamorous beauty. Fashionable clothes, handsome boyfriend, car, money, popularity – all thanks to Instagram. She spends all her time on the Internet. But one day her life changes dramatically. She loses everything she lives for and loves. And finds herself in a remote village, which is forced to replace her home. And without her beloved smartphone, Instagram and Wi-Fi! And with a ban on their use and the threat of arrest in case of violation. Now the girl is forced to put up with boring village life and her neighbor Mykola. Will an ordinary guy be able to win the heart of a glamorous queen?

Enjoy this collection of 10 short stories, which narrate the complicated lives of people in their daily lives. It narrates all kinds of situations and problems we may encounter at work, in our families, and within ourselves. Reflect on the fact that sometimes the worst of days can't be so bad after all. Copying, commercial use, or derivatives of these stories are prohibited. © Safe Creative registration number 2111039707605

Camille, whose entire life has been shaped by strange and unexplained restrictions, becomes the new concubine of the powerful Sheikh Rayhan. His father has been executed for suspected treason, his mother and brother thrown into prison, and Camille himself taken as the ruler’s trophy. Yet he has no intention of obeying. And yet… Rayhan doesn’t seem eager to break him. Instead, the sheikh begins a dangerous game — a game of desires, fears, and feelings where every step may become a trap. Camille feels control slipping through his fingers… but will he dare to let go completely, knowing his family will never forgive him? Shocking revelations await him — about his past, his family, Rayhan’s true intentions… and about himself.

As the Italian mafia reinvents itself, a forbidden love challenges the rules of power. Luciano Barone, heir to a criminal empire, and Regina Marino, from a family considered "inferior," grew up together and have always loved each other. But in their world, loving the wrong person is the ultimate crime. Jealousy, betrayal, and unforgiving laws try to separate them. In a struggle where their love clashes with tradition and honor, and also demands sacrifice, can their bond survive, or will it be destroyed by the relentless weight of a legacy of honor?

You can't run away, you can't stay. Sylvia had dreamed of escape for so long. She dreamed of breaking free from her golden cage and spreading her wings. But meeting him holds her back. What are these new feelings that make her cheeks flush, her heart beat faster, and her thoughts return to those golden eyes? She must hide these feelings. Otherwise, her tormentor will kill him and find a way to imprison Sylvia forever, to take her for himself, to keep her only for himself.

Eva Ortiz lives in the most dangerous neighborhood in her country, surrounded by hardship, insecurity, and financial scarcity. Her family is a total disaster: her parents are alcoholics and her brother is involved in bad company. She tries to keep her environment from consuming her. What does Eva do? She works delivering lunches at the Palace of Justice in Caracas. One day, she was not in the right place at the right time; her brother committed a crime for which she took the fall. Detained at the police station, she recognizes the lawyer who will defend her. She remembers him. He is the enigmatic, most famous attorney in the Court, the respected and adored William Arévalo. He distrusts Eva but agrees to help her. Work registered with code: 2006144414152©

A young pianist, Anfiya, becomes the escort of Vistan, a wealthy owner of an international pharmaceutical company. All she has to do is spend time with him and… closely resemble his late wife, who died under mysterious circumstances. Rumor has it that Vistan himself killed her, though he was acquitted. Despite this, Anfiya begins to fall in love with him—but what should she do if the rumors are true? One way or another, she will find out…

They say that first love teaches you many things, that it helps you discover a part of life when it comes to romance, and that it usually appears during adolescence. Apparently, it's a high school love—immature and insignificant to many. But what can I say about first love? I only have one answer, one that I’ve formed over time: love itself is tragic, idealized, and an illusion that I’m glad to have experienced in this life—and above all, it was very important. Finding love goes beyond illusions; it crosses that threshold into reality. There are people who, in their ordinary view of the world, only see the flaws in the person reflected in the mirror each day. Making them doubt whether there is truly someone out there destined to complement them as a person…

Celebrate my friend’s bachelorette party? Oh yes, that was a brilliant idea! But no one warned me that I’d wake up in an unfamiliar place, half-naked, with a completely strange—yet insanely attractive—man next to me… And all this — in London! Sounds like the beginning of an adventure? Oh, that’s just the tip of the iceberg… There’s a golden wedding ring sparkling on my finger, and in my head — nothing but a blank space where my memories should be. A wedding? Who? With whom? How?! Now I just have to figure out what happened that night, who this mysterious handsome man is, and most importantly — will I even want to take this ring off… Get ready! You’re in for a lighthearted, witty, and at times very hot love story full of unexpected twists and a touch of playful panic.

In the capital, a killer roams free — one whose gruesome signature leaves the city’s residents trembling in fear. Prince Kairan, after receiving a mysterious message, finds himself drawn into a deadly game that will change his life forever. Forced to ally with Nionel, a sharp-minded detective with whom he instantly clashes, Kairan must uncover the truth behind a string of murders and the dark magic threatening not only the capital but the entire kingdom. As they chase the truth, both discover that the darkest secrets may dwell within their own hearts. Can their mutual disdain turn into an alliance strong enough to confront the Shadow in the Crown? And will they find themselves before their enemy destroys everything they hold dear?

Olivia Hall has lost many things in her life, but she still has a dream she works for. How can you live with everything if you only have a hope? Ethan Moore thinks he has everything until he meets Olivia. “All right, Olivia, I will be direct. I like you, and you are doing well at work, so I thought about making a truce.” “A truce?” “Yes. I will not talk about your past like I did before, and you will try not to run away when you see me.” What will happen when the past and the present come together? What will happen when her past wants to interfere with her present? Will they listen to their hearts or to other people?

Evangelina, an immigrant from Slovenia, finds her life in Italy a test when she can't find a job for a long time. Suddenly, the mysterious Francesca makes her an unexpected offer: to become her sex companion. Their relationship begins with a cold agreement, where there is only room for rules and sex. But the more time they spend together, the more they realize that their feelings go beyond the agreed-upon agreement. Will the girls be able to allow themselves true love, or will they remain hostages of their own fears and conventions?

Many people think that our story started in college, but in fact it didn't, it started much earlier. A broke honors student in worn-out jeans and a privileged brat, half-brothers related by our parents' marriage. With him, I learned that love and hate are two sides of the same coin, two facets of one passion for two, which we have never been able to curb. Love for him is my most risky test, my torture, my sin. It turns out that he was so afraid of our love that he decided to choose my hatred. He changed me. And now I will never let anyone break my heart again... The first part of the dilogy.

They couldn’t be more different. He lives without limits. She can barely make ends meet. He has a brilliant future ahead. She has a sick father and no way out. They have nothing in common. So why does he keep seeking her out? Why does he look at her like that — as if she’s the only thing that matters? She doesn’t know. But she knows one thing for sure: it’s not real. He’s hiding something. He’s playing a game. “Don’t push me away, Aurika,” he whispers, his lips brushing hers, his eyes searching her soul. Begging her to trust. To open up. To fall. “I can’t,” she breathes. “I don’t believe you. This is just a game…” “A game?” He smiles. “Then play with me.”