Amid the glare of fame and the shadow of her secrets. Izalea Benson, a 5-star actress gets entangled in a web of scandals and mysteries. Izalea, desperate to restore her reputation and forced into seclusion, moves into the mystery world of werewolves and ends up in the arms of Ruel Clerk, an enigmatic strange neighbor who comes with his werewolf baggage; his presence stimulates a forbidden desire. The threats hovering in the dark grow closer as their bond forms, tied by fate but torn apart by circumstance, they embark on a perilous journey, leaving them with difficult decisions. Can love prevail over a forbidden romance and lethal circumstances, or will the forces attempting to pull them apart triumph?
Chapter 1 Glimmer to gloom
My life used to be golden.
The flashing cameras, red carpets, and adoring fans; everywhere I looked, someone wanted a piece of me. I was living a dream that most people only fantasize about. However, dreams can rapidly turn into nightmares, as this incident demonstrated six months ago.
A perfect trap, and I had walked right into it.
"Izalea Benson, you're under arrest for money laundering and embezzlement of funds from the All-Star Best and Creative Agency," one of the agents declared with a severe determination.
I never imagined I'd find myself in this stance. Handcuffed. Surrounded by FBI officers, their voices were frigid and professional as they recited my rights. The cabin I believed was my sanctuary, my secret escape from the world, was now overrun with law enforcement.
Flashing lights from news vans lit the quiet, isolated location. I felt like a criminal in a story I never wanted to be part of. The press had already crowded outside, hungry for a story. They pointed their cameras at me as if I were a dangerous criminal. I knew the headlines were already writing themselves.
*Izalea Benson: Money Launderer. Embezzler. Fallen Star.*
The agents were professional but firm, I was escorted to the FBI vehicle. They shielded me as best as they could, but the barrage of questions and flashing lights were relentless.
"Ms. Benson, is it true you've been involved in money laundering?"
"Who else in the agency is implicated?"
"How do you respond to the allegations?"
I kept my head down, refusing to answer any questions. My mind was racing, trying to piece together what had just happened and what lay ahead.
I couldn't believe this had become my reality. I went from being Hollywood's sweetheart to making headlines in the latest scandal, and I had no idea how it happened.
But that's the thing about betrayal. You never see it coming, especially from the people you trust the most.
How did I get here?
The worst part was that I wasn't sure how I could explain how it all fell apart. It seems like just yesterday that I was the industry's rising star, lighting up the screen and gracing magazine covers. Now, here I was, a criminal in the eyes of the world.
As the agents pushed me into the back of the FBI vehicle, the gravity of my situation started to settle in. Stared out the window, replaying the last few months over and over in my head.
The car began to move, I shut my eyes and took a deep breath. Everything had happened so fast, and I was now facing serious charges. I thought I had been careful. I felt I had removed myself from danger. But it was evident that I had been wrong.
Now, it was too late.
I was no longer the adored actress Izalea Benson. I became a suspect. A cautionary story for those who climb too quickly or too high.
And while I sat there with my wrists still shackled in cold metal, I realized this was just the beginning.
But one thing was certain, I wouldn't go down without knowing *why.*
Chapter 1 Glimmer to gloom
27/07/2024
Chapter 2 Unveiled Secrets
27/07/2024
Chapter 3 Unraveling secrets
27/07/2024
Chapter 4 Silent threat
27/07/2024
Chapter 5 Echoes from the past
27/07/2024
Chapter 6 Resurgence of old fears
27/07/2024
Chapter 7 The Gift of Horror
27/07/2024
Chapter 8 Unwelcome Intrusion
27/07/2024
Chapter 9 Under Suspicion
27/07/2024
Chapter 10 Subject to Media Siege
27/07/2024
Chapter 11 The Truth in Plain Sight
03/08/2024
Chapter 12 Fallen Grace: Treachery Within
05/08/2024
Chapter 13 A Mother's Haven
05/08/2024
Chapter 14 The Hidden Betrayal
05/08/2024
Chapter 15 A Glimmer of Hope
06/08/2024
Chapter 16 Breaking Free
06/08/2024
Chapter 17 Reclaiming My Truth
07/08/2024
Chapter 18 The Unfathomable Next Door Neighbor
07/08/2024
Chapter 19 A Shocking Revelation
07/08/2024
Chapter 20 Her Voice Silenced Forever
07/08/2024
Chapter 21 Morning Aftershock
07/08/2024
Chapter 22 Through the Walls
07/08/2024
Chapter 23 The Price of Truth
08/08/2024
Chapter 24 Journey of Remembrance
08/08/2024
Chapter 25 A Petty Argument
08/08/2024
Chapter 26 An Apology in Disguise
09/08/2024
Chapter 27 Screened Emotions
09/08/2024
Chapter 28 Guardian Angel in the Shadow
10/08/2024
Chapter 29 Rescue and Relief
10/08/2024
Chapter 30 A growing bond
12/08/2024
Chapter 31 Broken Trust, Silent Solace
13/08/2024
Chapter 32 Silent care
15/08/2024
Chapter 33 Secret Help
17/08/2024