His Fragile Flame
*COMPLETED*Araulla Jones was a seventeen-year-old who became wretched when her father was lost. Finding no peace at their home, she chose to run away. She had no one to lean on since her father left that molded her into becoming a tough and fearless woman to cover up the grief. That grief brought vengeance, and vengeance brought depth, leading to rebellion. It was when his uncle, William, took the opportunity of conspiring with Araulla about a job she had to take: she should return home and save their company her mother was about to destroy. Having a tough relationship with her didn't make Araulla hesitant of agreeing with the plan. It was up to her to make a move, as she dealt with more drama in her life. If she had to face the burden that weighed more than the world, where could invulnerability lead her?
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Chapter: Chapter 42: Reconstruct The PlanThe whole ride on the way back to the hotel was quiet. We immediately left Paola’s house after the conversation we had, and Miguel didn’t choose to persuade her more for he understood her situation. All that I could do at that moment was empathize with her for her loss and we did everything we could to not make her feel bad about not helping us. Miguel also had told her to go to their mother which Paola instantly declined since she felt hesitant to show up to him. Then we all bid her goodbye along with Xavier.
Last Updated: 2020-11-13
Chapter: Chapter 41: Knowing Her“I met up with our father yesterday,” Miguel said and it received a baffled reaction from Paola.Her eyes widened and she stiffened on her seat as she stared at Miguel.
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Chapter: Chapter 40: Mucho GustoThe next day, Gwen, Miguel, and I left the hotel in the afternoon along with William’s men. We would be heading to the person Miguel was referring to yesterday and we would try to talk to him or her about Fernando. To be honest, I was full of anticipation and I was being optimistic about the outcome. I wouldn’t deny, I was still a little nervous.We were inside the car and Miguel was in the driver’s seat. Gwen was sitting at the back while I was on the shotgun.
Last Updated: 2020-11-11
Chapter: Chapter 39: Fernando's DecisionNo one knows where the golds are, only your father, I repeated Fernando’s words in my head. I was certain that I knew where my father hid them, and he entrusted those to me that’s why I became the new keeper. Why did he come up to that conclusion? Did the Houstons know that I hid the golds?“You know that my father’s dead, right?” I said, my tone was laced with resentment. “And the treasure didn’t die along with him.”
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Chapter: Chapter 38: Bargain With FernandoSeeing Fernando sitting in front of me was probably one of the most unsettling feelings I’d ever had. I stared at him in awe, trying to hide the anxiousness I suddenly felt at the sight of him. He plastered a stoic face, and only two guards were standing on both sides of Fernando. I was right, he looked just like an Italian mafia boss in his early thirties. But I knew he was older than that, he just appeared younger because there weren’t any apparent wrinkles that formed on his face. I knew where Miguel had inherited his features, and I could already visualize how he would look like when he got old.
Last Updated: 2020-11-10
Chapter: Chapter 37: The NightmareI was seated in front of these men who were gawking at me as if I was prey they needed to devour. There were five of them, and Fernando sat in the middle, contemplating. Beside Fernando was Dmitri, smiling mischievously like he was planning something sketchy. They’d locked William up in a chamber, and I was left alone because we got caught. We failed to conceal the secret between Arthur and William, and we were about to escape Mexico when we got caught by Fernando.
Last Updated: 2020-10-31
His Fractured Flame (Book II of His Fragile Flame)
Since the day Araulla lost the most valuable person in her life, the fire that urges to revenge ignites. As her hatred grows deeper, the desire of departing the lives of every Houstons consumes her. She's filled with fury, grief, and vengeance against Catherine Houston, as she plots her downfall for Edward's justice. Araulla's eldest brother, Hansel, conspires with William, creating a better force in taking down their enemies. When all concealed truths start spilling out, how can they recover from all the aches the world cast against them?
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Chapter: Chapter 9: We Meet AgainDarkness surrounded my vision, and I was trying to lash out from the guy’s tight embrace. I was kicking my feet forcefully as he lifted me, screaming for help as he hushed me. He was masculine and strong, and it was impossible to get away with his tight grip. When he started walking away, a whimper tore out of my throat but it quickly subsided when I heard a woman’s voice chuckling. No one came for my rescue, as I was dragged to somewhere I didn’t know.A few struggl
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Chapter: Chapter 8: It All Made SenseI gasped. My muscles tensed, and I blinked my eyes a couple of times. I didn’t know what or how to feel because I was filled in disbelief. It all made sense now. I couldn’t wrap my head around it, and I still needed an assurance if this was true. But why would William lie about it? Was it to protect me, or he had other intentions? I didn’t know what to believe anymore. This had been hidden from me for almost forever, none of them had spoken up about this. But was it my fault for not figuring it out? Because I had been speculating all the time and I was dumb enough to not realize it.
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Chapter: Chapter 7: Truth Had SpilledMom was in a coma, and exerting information from her was impossible. But how could she hold such secret for too long and let everyone suffer from it, including Dad? I’d never got the chance to dive deeper into the Houston business because I was too consumed with my eagerness to find Dad that I didn’t do enough research to have a major conclusion as to what was happening. And now that Dad was dead, it was now the time to uncover the secrets they had kept for his justice. Aside from that, revenge had to be cast upon them so they knew how it felt being at the rock bottom.
Last Updated: 2020-08-26
Chapter: Chapter 6: JailIt still hadn’t struck me that after all these years, I would be facing Dmitri again. I didn’t know why the fright I felt towards him all surged back, and facing this mission with my brother hadn’t crossed my mind. Not only that, but he was also the one who convinced me to do this with William. Seemed like trouble always found me whenever I hid from reality, and the joke was on me, I didn’t have a choice. I wanted to lash out from these problems, but it wouldn’t be resolved until we create a solution.Right now, after I agreed to William and Hansel, we were heading to Dmitri’s location. Wil
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Chapter: Chapter 5: AgreementMy brows furrowed when I saw Hansel sauntering inside. I was filled with disbelief, and I was confused for a moment.He was the one who told me how exhausted he was from getting involved in this cause, and he was continuously reiterating how traumatizing our drastic change in life was. He wasn’t used to it, unlike me who had dealt with living on my own when Mom had kicked me out of the house back when I was still fifteen. Hansel was anxious about almost everything after the trau
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The Movie Deal
Being one of the most successful and well-known actresses in Hollywood is both a blessing and a curse— or at least for Tamara Wallace. She thrives as an actress, earning the spotlight in the industry that leads to getting many opportunities and movie deals. But that was before her controversial break-up with Caesar Perish, the actor everyone swoons over, breaks the internet. That was before she’s accused of cheating, before her best friend throws her under the bus, before she lost in an award show, and before her career starts to go downhill. Through this rough patch of her life, she concludes that the only way to climb the ladder is to have a great movie deal that will make her shine like before. She’s persistent, and she’s keen to win another award show next year to prove her worth in the industry. Until one email from a director gives her the opportunity to shine. But it comes with a consequence she needs to overcome to save her career: she has to compromise her feelings with Caesar Perish in a RomCom movie deal. How long can her professionalism last until she finds herself reconciling with her ex-boyfriend?
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Chapter: Chapter 3: The ResultYou know the feeling when your heart rate constantly increased, and your stomach tied a knot that it became unbearable? The feeling when the heat started to form at the nape of
Last Updated: 2020-10-04
Chapter: Chapter 2: Award ShowNo one could’ve noticed my sudden disconcertion if I hadn’t tripped and fell flat on my face in the middle of the aisle. Everyone darted me a look, as I noticed Alison walked in front of me. She held my now throbbing hand, helping me get up, and as if to make things more embarrassing, I stumbled again when I slipped out of her grasp. All I could do was curse myself at this point for ruining Givenchy’s gown. It wasn’t my fault that the silky dress they gave me was too tight I could barely breathe and too long that I was stepping on it with my stilettos.
Last Updated: 2020-10-03
Chapter: Chapter 1: The Red CarpetThe blinding flashes of the cameras almost made my eyes bleed, as hundreds of photographers crowded the place beside the barrier of the red carpet. My toes were squeezed togeth
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Chapter: Author's NoteThis is my first chick-lit and romance novel and I’m stepping out of my comfort zone.The Movie Deal= This novel w
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Chapter: Chapter 83: Random GuyDespite my dizzy state, I had the strength to examine his face. He was smiling at me and his wide, hazel eyes were dazzling, almost as if it was luring you to him. He looked like he was just as drunk as me, which was pretty great. I would have a drinking buddy for a night.“Why’d you come and sit beside me?” I asked my words were slurring.
Last Updated: 2020-10-31
Chapter: Chapter 82: Inevitable PainI couldn’t wrap my head around what just occurred. I couldn’t believe everything that happened and wished these were just a nightmare I could wake up to. But no. It was so vivid, surreal, and unexpected. It was as if the world came falling on me, burdening my shoulders with too much pain I didn’t know how to endure. Those happy moments I made with the person I planned my future with just immediately vanished. Life had swept him away, unannounced. The worst thing was, I could’ve blamed him for what happened, but I couldn’t because we both made fucked up choices when we broke up. His child was the result of it. I think no matter how hard we turned our back on the past, it just caught up on us like it was meant to find us in our most sane state. You wouldn’t anticipate it either, you ju
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Chapter: Chapter 81: HeartacheFright was an understatement if I would describe how I felt after Liam’s phone call. It was as if everything good that ever happened for the past minutes would instantly
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Chapter: Chapter 80: Great NewsI would just pretend that nothing happened a while ago and the conversation I had with Maria didn’t occur. I didn’t think that she would be hanging out with my sist
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Chapter: Chapter 79: FriendlyThe weekend went by real quickly and it would only take a few more days before homecoming. Everyone was ecstatic and they were already preparing for the special event. As I wal
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Chapter: Chapter 78: Santa MonicaI shut the fridge close after I’d grabbed the milk inside and placed it on the island counter. Grabbing the bowl from the cupboard, I placed it beside the box of cereal a
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