Slow Burn

One day, a stranger proposed to me... Or rather, he proposed a fictitious marriage with very strange conditions. I agreed because the reward was my independence. But a trip with my “fiancé” to a meeting of his classmates at a picturesque resort in the Carpathian Mountains was like opening Pandora's box. It turns out that each of the attendees had their own “skeletons in the closet.” And the revelation of the secrets of the past led to a murder in which each of the ten of us could be suspected...

"So it turns out we can never be together?" — I heard her voice trembling as she said it. "Even if we love each other?" "Honestly, I don’t know. Maybe that’s really how it is. But I don’t want to completely stop talking to you either. And not just because of the game. It was unbearably hard for me not to talk to you before... when I was in Germany," I reminded her. "This already sounds like some kind of masochism," she suddenly smiled. "And sadism too, of course… Because you’re tormenting not only yourself, Dima." "Your game has only grown stronger, and love… You’ll fall in love again, believe me. You’re still young and everything’s ahead of you." It hurt to say those words. Even the thought of her falling in love with someone else filled me with an almost uncontrollable rage.

fter three years together, Cassandra’s boyfriend breaks up with her on her twenty-fifth birthday. The reason? She had gained too much weight, and he no longer felt comfortable being with a woman who seemed to have stopped taking care of herself. Heartbroken and with her self-esteem shattered, she decides to leave her hometown and accept a job at a multinational company in the capital. Hurt, lost, and convinced that things couldn’t possibly get any worse, Cassandra is blindsided when one morning she receives a wedding invitation. She won’t just be a guest of honor her ex-boyfriend will be the best man. With only one month to prepare, Cassandra sets herself a mission: lose the extra weight, return transformed, and attend the wedding on the arm of a handsome man who is far better than her e

The man with no name is just a Stranger. The one who says nothing about his past and is pursued by shadows. And she is the one who doesn't want to be afraid of shadows at all. And this is not the first time she has met him.

This is a story about the two-toned puzzle called "Life." She has the gift to see and restore what seems doomed to perish. But what happens when your life is suddenly cut short in one world… and begins again in another? What’s the purpose behind it all? How do you hold on to yourself in a new reality—especially when, at first glance, it seems you weren’t granted any advantages in the transition? He was born to guard the magical energy that sustains his world. But how can he fulfill his duty when the enemy turned out to be much closer than expected—and the fatal blow has already been struck? Will they be able to find a balance between staying true to who they are and accepting the roles they were destined to play?

He’s just nineteen, a student barely stepping into adulthood. She is thirty-two, carrying the weight of a tragic past. Is there a future for their love, and will they ever be able to find happiness?

Kate, an admirably beautiful and intelligent young lawyer, finds herself embroiled in a love triangle between Anthony, her narcissistic boss and admirer, and Michael, her sweet and charming best friend. While Anthony fights to get what he wants at any cost, Michael is determined to show Kate that true love is based on honesty, humility, and mutual respect. As the story unfolds, Kate finds herself caught between two completely opposite worlds, each offering her a different version of love. Will true love triumph over false pretenses? Only time and Kate's choices will determine the outcome of this captivating story.

First love sucks! Naively, I blindly trusted my boyfriend, thinking that everything was mutual between us. And he ... betrayed, offended, humiliated. Betrayal ... What a short word, but how much pain it causes! I lost faith in love, lost trust in men. But fate has its own plans. Celebrating my coming of age, I had no idea that a chance meeting with a charming brunette would change my life forever. The text contains: age difference, brutal hero, intrigue, romance and tenderness, happy ending.

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.”

Polina hated him. She got annoyed every time she met him. Sasha was a troublemaker, a joker, the soul of the company. But it was he who helped her, saved her when there was no hope for the best. The hostility disappeared and love flared up between two hearts. It would seem that the world had never seen happier people than them! But… Life decreed against their wishes, their love. Now she is forced to hide her feelings for him, living with another man. And Sasha… Can a chance meeting of former lovers answer the question: Will they love or suffer?

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?

I have always been an inconspicuous, simple waitress in an expensive restaurant of an elite hotel. But one day everything changed. Maxim Grechansky, a powerful and domineering billionaire, drew attention to me and declared that I would become his. His stern gaze made me tremble, and his words made me obey. I should have run away, but I could not resist him. Now my heart is fighting with fear and incomprehensible desire. This man always gets his way and I will not be an exception…

What would you do if the person who irritates you the most is also the one you are most attracted to?Discover the power of an attraction that cannot be ignored. Ainara and Mauro, two teenagers with opposite personalities, are forced to live under the same roof when their parents get married.What begins as a relationship full of sarcasm and rivalry soon transforms into an undeniable attraction that both struggle to hide. Ainara, a determined and passionate young woman, and Mauro, a mysterious and rebellious boy, find themselves caught in a whirlwind of emotions.As they grow, their feelings deepen, challenging the norms and expectations of their environment. Amidst secrets, furtive glances, and moments of tension, they will discover that love can arise in the most unexpected places.

A personal Djinn ordered? No? Well, you'll have to accept him anyway. And three wishes must be granted. But where exactly will that lead...?

I have never known abundance. I spent all my eighteen years in poverty. Second-hand clothes, a used phone, cheap cosmetics, I don’t even mention jewelry. What is the norm for you is a dream for me. To somehow help my parents feed their four daughters, I go to work for a wealthy family. But I don’t even suspect that I will meet HIM there – a man who will steal my heart and to whom I will not be able to say “no”, although I had to…

After summer break, the last thing anyone wanted to do was go back to studying; all you wanted was to relax even more and forget everything. Emilia Reznik had always felt that way. Adrian hadn't shown up to university in two years. But since it was already his third year, he decided to return to full-time studies and, for a while, forget about being a fashion show star. His classmates didn't exactly give Adrian a warm welcome. How could he just appear out of nowhere, and why were the professors praising him? Emilia wasn't immediately fond of him either. She didn't understand him and wondered why someone like him would suddenly decide to take classes seriously. Still, Adrian decided to try and win Emilia over. She struck him as a rather interesting person.

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.

I'm turning eighteen. But instead of the desired freedom, I am forced into a contractual marriage with a man I have never seen before. Moreover, the contract itself details almost every day of our married life. I despise my husband. He, in turn, barely pays me any attention. Yet, we are both hostages to this damned contract and are forced to play by its rules.

A collection of several love stories about modern Ukrainian women who face emotional crises, life’s hardships, and destiny’s trials. Each story is unique, yet all are united by one central theme: love conquers all, and true feelings can work miracles! Every story is captivating and special in its own way. You’ll find romance, mystery, a touch of the supernatural, and much more to enjoy. Love conquers all — always remember that! ❤️

She’s a researcher. He’s a surgeon. She loves sweets. He hates them. She laughs at everything. He’s a grump. Malorie loves Christmas — it’s her favorite time of the year. Every New Year’s Eve, she makes a wish… and somehow, it always comes true. This year won’t be the exception. But someone overhears her wish and decides to make it come true — even if he happens to be the one person she can’t stand. Christmas secrets are meant to be kept… but Malorie’s has fallen into the hands of her sworn nemesis.