Age Gap

Flames continued to dance around, enlarging whenever it hit untouched wood that could fuel its enormous appetite. While young women were the main target of not the fire, but the beast that created it. Every single one of them were being pulled from their homes and if their families got in the way, they were striked down and killed. This left towns in shambles, not only did the towns lost their homes and were forced to either move or rebuild. The royal Dracu family are purebred. The king find suitable mates for his son. Once a year, human girls who come to the age of eighteen are hunted and brought to his palace. His sons then must choose any female that catches their eye and take them as their mate.

Alisha Samuels is a beautiful but timid Christian who lost her mom(Rafia) at the age of 14. Her mom was her everything so when she died she was depressed. So her dad decided to get her a new mom, she was excited when she got to know about it but little did she know of the woman's evil characters Fauzia is the stepmom of Alisha. She hates Alisha and her mother because of what happened on her marriage to Alisha's father.(Mr Samuels) She wasn't welcomed by his family so he married Tracine(Alisha's mum) So she decided to kill Alisha's mum(Tracine) and so as to marry Mr Samuels and also maltreat his 14 year old daughter This is the story of Fauzia and Alisha as they learn to cope through tough times. Will they love each other and forget their past Or they were destined to be at loggerheads forever Characters Keliah(Alisha's best friend) Kevin( A guy who has a crush on Alisha) Clara, Sasha and Michelle (Mean girls of West Hudson Middle School) Mr Samuel's(Alisha's dad) MacKenzie(Alisha's stepsister ) You caused my mother's death you witch and husband snatcher. Her stepmom could sense the anger in her voice Why did you do this to me, you devil. Tears starts to fall from her eyes. Her stepmom slaps her on her cheek twice for talking to her harshly. Her stepmom says I will never love or treat you as my daughter and you will never find love as long as you continue to stay in this house. She turns to walk away from her stepmom but she holds her back and says, let this be between us, a word of this to anyone then you will die at my hands.

Born a high-ranking duke’s successor, Lady Francesca Chandler was sure of her future, not until the appearance of her stepmother, who robs her of father’s attention. In order to gain his favor, she would intentionally involve herself in petty society scandals, garnering the infamous label of being the scandalous lady. But things get more complicated with the sudden death of her father and put her right over the much loved duchy at stake! Vicious Lady Carlotta is taking advantage of young Francesca’s minority to ship her off before she hits legal age where she can decide on her own. In response, young duke’s daughter pulled a boldest unladylike move. She would mind less being called scandalous again if that would mean to save her house and her freedom. Throwing her virtue to a rich, wealthy man of her own taste, with a respectable ancient title, was the only prospect available. A rakehell like the Lord of Syford would definitely do.

"Sarauniya!" I said almost loudly but not enough for my friend Bilal to hear "Who is she?" "Aaliyah. She's the late Alhaji Mujib's daughter." Bilal said seeming uninterested about the topic. "Ina gidan su?" I asked, sounding a bit like a crazy stalker. "Ka kamu da ciwon so ko?" He asked as a smile spreads across his face "They live in Asokoro district. Remember Aunty Shamsiyya's house? The place isn't far from your habibty's home too." "Ok, thank you. Allah ya maka albarka." " Let me know when i should be expecting an invitation card." Hamza said while trying to stifle his laughter but fails woefully and i smack him on his arm as payback, joining him to laugh too. I wanted to follow her and speak to her but I heard the music start, signaling the commencement of Bilal's cousin Nadiya and her Groom; Saleem's Overpriced dinner party for both families. ******* This is Aaliyah's story from grass to grace as she faces obstacles created by her aunt who has done nothing but torture her since her parent's death. She has managed to take the little wealth her father had left in this world and has squandered it for herself and her only daughter, Nadiya. Aaliyah's only way out is when aunty Raliya tries to sell her off to a man who's twice her fathers' age but she's swept off her feet by another who's done nothing but try to make her happy. Read to know how she struggles to dodge every rock thrown her way and how she manages to reach the top victorious. *The translations of the words in the excerpt will be found in the first chapter.

Narcia Daniels , the younger sister of Jayden Daniels. She's still traumatized about the death of her parents and friend. Her parents died right in front of her when she was 15 years old a few months after Mason, her best friend was killed by a drunk driver who happened to be. Brittana, his supposed lover. Would she be able to recognize her parents killers once she sees them ? Jayden Daniels, Playboy billionaire will he truly realize his best friends love for him before its too late ? Even if he realises the love she's shown him is he going to treat her right or will frustrated her ? Would he be able to love her like she has all these years ? Or he'd loose her to someone who deserves the love that she'd shown him all these years ? Reign Clurkin, typical badboy but has demons of his own. At a younger age , he joined a gang due to lack of attention from his father. Ever since he married that woman. He changed. He wasn't that loving and caring father he was or what he promised his late wife . He became cold , and distant to Reign. Reign decided to leave the gang when he met , the most caring and loving guys one could ever have as friends. The helped him pick up the pieces of his life , making him who he was currently. He owed them basically everything. And when his baby girl Kayla came into his life , Life had meaning to him. If he had a reason to live it was for his friends and baby girl. But it seems his past is gradually coming back to haunt him when Rahul, his ex-wife gang leader demands huge sum of money from him and the mother of his child appears when he least expects.

She spent eighteen years in an orphanage, but it was the time to get out. According to the orphanage rules, once they pass the legal age, they must depend on themselves. Celine didn’t know what she should do, luckily to her— she met her savior that day. If only she knew what she was getting herself into, she wouldn’t go with him ever. Celine found herself in a drug-addict life, living in his house, and he was ready to sell her organs to get his doze. To save her life, she had to help him sell some stuff. Being innocent was a problem. She soon found herself attacked by the king’s men. Kidnapped, tied, and soon to be tortured for selling drugs without their permission. But what we fear the most, might be the best for us. And Celine found herself trapped in the king’s palace, drowning deeply in his love. She has to submit. Or he might get mad. She has to satisfy him in bed, or he might force her. She has to let him kiss her, or he might take what he wants by his — C*ck.

Melissa Elene Athanasios. She needs freedom. She needs power. She needs her voice and the voices of women all over to be heard. This is the story of her journey from just another oppressed girl in Bronze Age Greece to the leader of the troop which trained women so they could defend themselves, which was one of the many steps that were taken for feminism and gender equality over the ages. Warning- mentions of past abuse, domestic violence, rape and related topics. Cover by the amazing @raizelrose3 on Wattpad

These are caps on the ends of chromosomes that protect the DNA in them from damage, much like caps on shoelaces prevent fraying. Thought of as tiny biological clocks, telomeres get shorter as we age and eventually become so short that cells die. Previous studies have found men and women with long telomeres tend to be biologically younger than those of the same age but with shorter ones. All in all, telomeres are considered so important that the scientists who discovered them seven years ago were awarded a Nobel Prize for medicine.For while they may feel greasy and unattractive at the moment, by middle age they will be the envy of their peers. British research shows that acne sufferers’ cells have built-in protection against ageing that is likely to keep them looking younger than their years. So while their former classmates bemoan3 the appearance of crow’s feet and other wrinkles and crinkles, their skin is more likely to maintain a youthful lustre. The suggestion comes from King’s College London researchers who studied tiny structures called telomeres. These are caps on the ends of chromosomes that protect the DNA in them from damage, much like caps on shoelaces prevent fraying. Thought of as tiny biological clocks, telomeres get shorter as we age and eventually become so short that cells die. Previous studies have found men and women with long telomeres tend to be biologically younger than those of the same age but with shorter ones. All in all, telomeres are considered so important that the scientists who discovered them seven years ago were awarded a Nobel Prize for medicine.

This is not for people under the age of 18. Jade was only four when she was kidnapped. It was her and her twin brothers birthday she was innocent until she wasn't.Taken to the Russian Assassination camp being raped, tortured, and locked up were a daily thing in her life now. But when she escapes on a mission with thirteen years later with two kids by her side trying to find her twin brother and the kids parents.