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Still Life, With Corpse

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The Contessa and her confederates had a good scam going. They invented a Renaissance artist, "discovered" him, and are now selling his art.

She's settled down to a good life -- a villa in the Florentine countryside, money enough, no cares.

Until a buyer has started to ask questions. Uncomfortable ones. And her confederates begin to feel the pressure. And what was once a tight-knit crew has begun to fall apart.

And the Contessa has been forced to take some extreme measures....All Rights Reserved

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Fated To Love You by flwrsdaisy

For 23 years old woman, Gia Florence went through lots of breaks up and she never been in a relationship for more than six months. All because she ends up being cheated or any other reason. She always thinking of a fairytale where the princess meets her prince charming and they live happily ever after but didn't find the right guy to be her prince charming yet until one day, she encounters Lucas Santiago who also her father's business client. She had this feeling that he is different from any of her ex and wants to get to know him. She tries various ways to get his attention but it's hard than her thought. So, she gains all her courage and tries again and again. ***** I waited for a few rings before he picks it up. "Hey Lucas, it's me, Gia," I said. "Yes, I know it's you, Miss Florence. What do you want?" He asks. "You save my number?" I ask to ignore his question. "Even if I didn't save your number, I'd probably already memorize your number because this is not the first time you call me. So, what do you want from me, Miss Florence? I am busy right now," "Come on, it's weekend. Stop working on the weekend, will you? Take a rest and enjoy the weekend." "If you don't have anything important to say, then bye." "Wait! Don't hang up yet." "Yes?" He asks and I know he annoyed right now. "Can you accompany me for dinner tonight?" I ask hoping he will agree. "No." With that, he hangs up. I look at the screen and sigh. ***** Wants to know what happens? Give it a shot! It will be a roller coaster love story but also it is worth it to read it.

The Lawyer's Fairy Tale by maggiexgrey

Sofia Orsini always adored the stories her mother used to tell her. Fairy tales about princesses, princes and the knight in shining armour that would swoop in save the day slaying the villain. She dreamed of the day her prince would come in and save her from her life of loneliness. Growing up in a poor neighbourhood outside of Venice Italy, both of Sofia's parents worked around the clock to give her the life she deserved. As she grew up she slowly learned that no prince was coming to save her, and she had to save herself. Using everything she had she boarded a plane and landed in NYC to pursue her passion career. A career where she could help, be respected and frankly make a fuck ton of money - lawyer. But going to law school has a high price tag, so when her tuition bill comes due and she's short, she preservers. Putting herself up for a date at an auction, she never expected to meet her knight in shining armour. Let alone for it to be her arrogant, workaholic, 6'4 hot Italian boss. Will this be the fairy tale ending Sofia has been longing for or just another frog she has to kiss until she finds her prince?

VISIT TO MILAN by wini3pooh

" You think this is gonna be like those mafia books or movies where I'll fall in love with my torturer or rapist ? Think again ". I'm Daisy Aurelio and i'm gonna show him my tough side . 🕷️ What's up homies ? This is an 𝐎𝐧𝐠𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐥 [ 𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐚 𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐤 ] 𝐮𝐧𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐢'𝐦 𝐞𝐱𝐭𝐫𝐚 𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐝𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐲. ❤️ Nothing can stay innocent and untouched forever, not even the most delicate of petals - Daisy's case. 🕷️ " Mom, i'm going to visit Italy, been long i've set eyes on Dad and Mark " i said erupting tension. The cutting stopped abruptly as she stared up with a tight face. " no you're not going anywhere Daisy, i don't trust you with him, you can video- " no mom, i've bought the ticket and i'm leaving, you cannot stop me from meeting dad and my brother " i disagree strongly. 🕷️ What's the reason for Mrs Aurelio stopping her daughter from leaving for Milan, Italy to see her own family ? The visit that would bring me bliss or so Daisy thought. After finalizing her decision to visit her dad and brother, she bought tickets for Italy leading to her discovery of something terrible about her family leaving her mom out, a hidden and illegal secret, she got entangled to placing her life on the line. Daisy Aurelio didn't know she was about to become someone's precious treasure used as decoy . **Excerpt "i wouldn't have gone, mom tried to " i cried out in regret as blood trickled down slowly. " I'm dying" 𝑉𝐼𝑆𝐼𝑇 𝑇𝑂 𝑀𝐼𝐿𝐴𝑁 [ Daisy Aurelio ] ✈

da b3st c@nnon f0dder in @dult litera++ture by JustRead4rever

Tang Ning listened to the masters chatting about a period novel a lot when she was helping in the kitchen, and decided to upgrade it. The male protagonist Chi Sheng was born in poverty, but he survived all the way and finally became the richest man. The only flaw is that there is a cannon fodder with the same name as him. The vicious cannon fodder deceived the male protagonist before he made a fortune, stole the male protagonist's money, and ran away with another man. In the end, he was impoverished and starved to death in a rented house. Tang Ning just sighed in her heart that the vicious cannon fodder had no vision, and the next second, he passed through! The girl sitting on the ground crying, the man in front of her looking intently, Tang Ning looked at everything in front of her with a blank look on her face. The man's eyes were dark, "Tangning, you threw my sister and she's still here pretending to be dead." People outside shouted, "What are you going to do with that educated youth?" Educated youth? deal with? It's over, it's over, isn't this the plot of that chronicle, he has become a vicious cannon fodder.

The Ugly Duckling's Revenge by 1tsy0urgilLian_

In her past life, Giselle was betrayed by her husband and stepsister, who plotted to carve out her heart while she was still alive. But fate granted her a second chance. After being reborn, she returned from the countryside and, by chance, saved a mysterious man-only to steal his precious dagger and flee, completely unaware that he was the wealthiest man in all of Zephara. That very night, he caught up to her. "Little mouse, do you still think you can escape?" "I-I wasn't trying to...!" But no matter how she tried, there was no running away. She fell right into his trap-and into marriage with the overbearing man. Just when she feared she had made the same mistake again, he leaned in close and whispered, "Don't be afraid. As long as I'm here, no one in Zephara will dare disrespect you." When the richest man took Velmora City's so-called ugliest woman as his wife, everyone expected it to be a laughingstock. But when that so-called "ugly" woman unveiled her breathtaking beauty and astonishing skills, the world was left in shock. The countryside girl they had scorned was, in reality, an all-powerful goddess!

Fearless Francesca by emsinspire

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The unreachable mountain by Growened

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Waking Up Somewhere Else by Your_Pet_Cactus

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The Vlachs Vice (Femme #3) by nikkilarousse

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Fated To Love You

For 23 years old woman, Gia Florence went through lots of breaks up and she never been in a relationship for more than six months. All because she ends up being cheated or any other reason. She always thinking of a fairytale where the princess meets her prince charming and they live happily ever after but didn't find the right guy to be her prince charming yet until one day, she encounters Lucas Santiago who also her father's business client. She had this feeling that he is different from any of her ex and wants to get to know him. She tries various ways to get his attention but it's hard than her thought. So, she gains all her courage and tries again and again. * I waited for a few rings before he picks it up. "Hey Lucas, it's me, Gia," I said. "Yes, I know it's you, Miss Florence. What do you want?" He asks. "You save my number?" I ask to ignore his question. "Even if I didn't save your number, I'd probably already memorize your number because this is not the first time you call me. So, what do you want from me, Miss Florence? I am busy right now," "Come on, it's weekend. Stop working on the weekend, will you? Take a rest and enjoy the weekend." "If you don't have anything important to say, then bye." "Wait! Don't hang up yet." "Yes?" He asks and I know he annoyed right now. "Can you accompany me for dinner tonight?" I ask hoping he will agree. "No." With that, he hangs up. I look at the screen and sigh. * Wants to know what happens? Give it a shot! It will be a roller coaster love story but also it is worth it to read it.