Book One of the Sarajevo SeriesThe Princess of Sarajevo

Lamija Begović enters every room like she owns it-because one day, she will. Heiress to Sarajevo's most powerful business empire, she's brilliant, untouchable, and raised to conquer. She doesn't ask for respect. She commands it.

Ayub Selimović grew up in her world, wearing the same suits, eating at the same table-but never truly belonging. After his father died driving for the Begović family, he was taken in as one of their own. He was never treated as less. But he always knew.

He's spent a decade in silence, building trust beside her brother. When he's suddenly reassigned to Lamija's team, she's forced to see what's always been there: a man of loyalty, quiet strength, and a heart that has never once strayed from hers.

Their story was never supposed to happen. But Sarajevo remembers everything-and the past always finds a way to rise.

Before the wolves, the sons, and the war-there was the princess...And the boy who waited to be seen.

Seventeen years ago, a girl was sent to another world by a glowing goddess named Aris. Blessed with powerful magical attributes—but curiously, no holy power.

And now the girl has become Mira d'Ark. She lives a peaceful life in the sun-kissed fishing town of Mermaid’s Cove.

She doesn’t fight monsters.She doesn’t wear holy robes.And she certainly doesn’t consider herself a saintess.

But the townsfolk think otherwise.

From healing wounds and calling rain, to helping lost adventurers and tending the soil, Mira's magic has touched everyone in town.

But as her seventeenth birthday dawns and cake is served at the Adventurer's Guild, a new arrival at the edge of town will gently begin to shift the tides of Mira’s peaceful world.

Because sometimes, even a girl who doesn’t believe she’s a saintess... is exactly what the world needs.

Demons, devils, ghosts, and monsters-they haunt the shadows, feeding on mortal fear.Lu Sheng was an ordinary civil servant living a mundane modern life-until a drunken haze stole him away to a brutal world ruled by dark forces. Here, terrifying supernatural beings prey on the helpless, and mortals are trapped beneath a suffocating veil of dread.But fate deals Lu Sheng a strange hand: a mysterious game mod he once designed in his past life awakens within him, granting the power to instantly master any skill-if he's willing to pay the price.Thrown into a nightmare where survival is a constant battle, Lu Sheng must harness this deadly gift and walk the razor's edge between salvation and damnation. His journey to power begins-along the perilous path of the Devil.-------

Taleria's Notes

Hello everyone!This is a translated novel. I do not own the original content—I simply love reading and wanted to share that passion with others. I've translated and rewritten parts of it to make the reading experience more enjoyable. I hope you have as much fun reading it as I did working on it!

It's been six months, six months since her brother disappeared, never to be seen again. Seventeen-year old, Emery Kane still lives in the shadows of that tragic night, still hidden away from the truth of her small innocent town.

Until one night, when she is sent a cryptic message stating that her brother going missing was never an accident. So Emery dives into a new world of lies, betrayal, dangerous alliances, and the war between love and reasoning.

Now haunted by guilt, she has to learn to swim through the misty waters of her past, run from the ghosts within her mind. And to decide how far she's willing to go, and how far she's willing to become. In the aftermath of a burning secret that won't only change her, but everything she was once taught to believe.

Anil Babu lives alone. With no family of his own, he plays every role in his solitary household. At 45, he has never married—and he has no desire to. His faith in love, trust, and companionship has long since eroded.

Each day follows a strict rhythm: wake up, cook, eat, go to the office. On the way home, he stops by College Street, buys used books by the kilo, shops for groceries, cooks dinner, reads, and then drifts into sleep. A quiet life governed by routine.

Then the lockdown strikes, upending everything.

Now confined indoors, he finds solace in the books he had recently bought in bulk. One afternoon, after lunch, he picks up a volume from the stack. As he opens the book, a folded letter tumbles out.

In earlier days, people often hid letters inside books—love notes tucked safely between the pages to avoid a prying eye. This seemed to be one of those. He gently unfolds the paper and begins reading.

The letter is from a girl to her boyfriend. She writes of a misunderstanding—an argument that erupted over her male friend, leading to a falling out. But she doesn’t want the relationship to end. She’s willing to sacrifice the friendship if that’s what it takes to prove her love.

She includes a recently installed landline number at her home and urges him to call if he still feels the same. It’s clear she hadn’t intended to end things—just mend them.

Anil Babu finishes reading and murmurs to himself, “So not all women are like her… not like my girlfriend, Mousumi. This girl truly loved him. They must be reunited.” He assumes she forgot to post the letter—perhaps she thought she had, or someone interrupted her as she was finishing it.

But there’s no name. No address. Neither the girl’s nor the boy’s. It’s as if the letter itself was left incomplete, tucked away in haste. It feels nearly two decades old.

Anil Babu wonders: Is she still waiting? Did they ever reunite? Or did they live their lives apart—two hearts fractured by a moment of doubt?

The questions wedge themselves into the silence of his days. He has to know.

Then he remembers: the letter mentioned her landline number.

With a surge of courage, he dials the number. To his surprise, it still exists. In the age of smartphones, the landline lives on. A child answers.

In a gentle voice, Anil asks, “How many women live in your house, little one?”

She replies, “My mom, me, and my grandma. My aunt Mou used to stay here too, but now she’s married and lives with her in-laws.” Then the call drops.

He tries calling again, but the line won’t connect.

“Mou,” he whispers. “So this was Mou’s letter. But is that her full name… or short for something?” His heart races.

Mousumi.

He freezes.

Could this be her letter? His Mousumi?

Rummaging through an old telephone directory, he searches for the number. And there it is—registered to the same address as Mousumi’s home.

It feels like the sky has collapsed around him.

A misunderstanding, a virus of suspicion, had brought lockdown into his own life twenty years ago. And perhaps, it was he who left a letter unread.

A rain-soaked café window divides two souls on the verge of connection. On one side, a woman gently cradles a mug, her gaze distant yet drawn to something just beyond the glass. Opposite her, a young man sits quietly, headphones over his ears, pen hovering above a weathered notebook. Between them lies more than coffee—there’s silence, there’s story, there’s song.

Set in soft blues and warm neutrals, the cover captures the stillness of a moment that could change everything. Raindrops trace down the glass like the unspoken words they’ve both been carrying. The blurred city in the background hums softly behind them, but inside, it’s just the two of them—and a connection that hasn't quite begun.​​​​​​​

Should you challenge the system, or follow it? That's what 18-year-old Fabel Groves has to ask herself. Both options could be dangerous in their own ways, but only one way to find out.

Ryan is a handsome and popular boy in school. One day, a new girl named Lina joins the class. She is kind, pretty, and smart  but she has difficulty walking and uses a cane. While other students avoid her, Ryan sees her inner beauty and becomes her friend.

As they spend more time together, Ryan begins to fall in love with her. He invites Lina to the school dance, but she worries she can’t dance because of her disability. Ryan tells her she doesn’t need to walk perfectly  she already walks in his heart.

At the dance, they share a slow and beautiful moment together. Everyone claps, touched by their love. Lina feels happy and confident, and Ryan realizes that true beauty lies in the heart.

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The registry office in Tollygunge is unusually crowded today. No, it’s not the last auspicious day for weddings, nor has a mass marriage event been scheduled. The buzz is all because Anik and Trina are getting married. Their friends have gathered in large numbers, turning the otherwise dull office into a place of celebration. And why not? Anik and Trina were the most loved couple back in college.

Mr. Dutta, the marriage registrar with a heart condition, finds the chaos unbearable and requests everyone to calm down. Once the ceremony concludes, he hurriedly ushers the crowd out of his office with a sigh of relief.

Anik has no surviving parents. Trina has only her father. After the ceremony, Anik brings Trina to his flat in Garia. Their friends join them. Ramola, Anik’s next-door neighbor, performs a small ritual to welcome Trina into her new home. Since Anik lives alone, there’s no grand reception. Instead, the couple decides to celebrate with their friends at home.

Those who missed the registry office event arrive by evening. Around fifteen friends gather. Four boxes of beer are brought in, and expensive food is ordered from a restaurant. Jokes, laughter, pranks, and leg-pulling fill the evening.

As the celebration continues, someone asks how Anik and Trina’s love story began. The friends recall that the year Trina joined college was the year Anik graduated. But during the freshman orientation, Anik saw Trina perform a dance and fell for her instantly. Being the college general secretary, Anik still frequented the campus, and their paths crossed often. Eventually, he proposed to her in dramatic, film-style fashion in front of the entire college, presenting her with a red rose. Every girl dreams of such a proposal. Anik was good-looking, popular, and kind-hearted. Trina couldn’t say no.

After completing his Master’s degree, Anik joined a stock market firm. Around that time, Trina graduated, and her father didn’t object to their marriage.

Anik and Trina are set to leave for their honeymoon the next morning. But their friends tease them, saying they can’t sleep together that night. “Save the honeymoon for the hills!” they say. Laughing, the couple gives in. They spend the night singing, dancing, and making memories with their friends.

The next day, everyone heads home. Anik and Trina leave for a hill station and return after four joyful days. Upon return, Ramola tells them that someone named Neelank came by looking for Anik twice. Curious, Trina asks who Neelank is.

Anik explains: Neelank was his school and college friend — shy, quiet, and introverted. He rarely spoke and never protested even when teased. He was brilliant at taking notes, so the group tolerated him. But he never invited anyone to his home, nor did anyone have his contact details, which is why he wasn’t invited to the wedding.

The next day, Neelank comes to visit. When Anik asks why he hadn’t come in earlier, Neelank shyly says he didn’t know Trina and felt awkward. Anik laughs and introduces Trina. She serves him tea, sweets, and snacks. Before leaving, Neelank hands her a gift-wrapped parcel.

Inside is a book — not surprising. But between the pages, Trina finds a handwritten poem about marriage. The poem touches her deeply. Anik scoffs, saying Neelank used to write poetry, but no one paid attention. Anik, immersed in his corporate life, finds no value in literature or art. But Trina, a true lover of the arts, feels reconnected with her old self after reading the poem. She’s frustrated by Anik’s lack of sensitivity.

Later, Anik runs into Neelank at the market and invites him over. Trina is visibly happy to see him. The two begin to talk about poetry, plays, music, and literature. Even the reserved Neelank becomes animated. Anik finds this amusing — suspecting his friend might be falling for his wife. Trina encourages Neelank to keep writing and even sends his poems to magazines. A few get published, and he receives payment. Their friendship blossoms.

One day, Anik proposes a “game.” He wonders aloud whether Neelank has ever loved a woman — whether the quiet, shy man hides deeper desires. He suggests Trina flirt with Neelank to find out. Trina is furious. But Anik pleads, saying he misses their carefree college days. Reluctantly, she agrees.

From then on, Anik begins retreating into their bedroom whenever Neelank visits. Trina engages him in sweet conversation, her body language carefully crafted. Neelank begins to fall for her. Anik watches from a distance, observing every shift in his friend’s expression. Trina, meanwhile, starts feeling conflicted. She wants to stop the game, but Anik insists.

Days pass. The "game" no longer feels like one. The emotional barriers between Trina and Neelank vanish. They become close — not just in conversation, but in heart. Trina forgets it all began as a trick.

One day, Anik falls seriously ill at the office. Trina and Neelank rush to him. He recovers but is advised to rest. After two days at home, he returns to work, just as busy as before.

Soon, both Anik and Trina notice that Neelank hasn’t visited in two days. He doesn’t have a phone, and no one knows his address. Anik only recalls that Neelank lives somewhere in a lane near the market.

That evening, Anik calls Trina, saying he’ll be late and asks her to do the shopping. Trina goes to the market and decides to look for Neelank. She finds him — down with a fever, all alone. She cleans his room, cooks for him, buys him medicine. This becomes a routine. When Anik calls, Trina lies, saying she’s at a friend’s place.

Eventually, the truth comes out. Anik and Trina have a huge fight. She admits she’s been visiting Neelank. Anik accuses her of falling in love with his friend. Trina, unsure of her own feelings, remains silent. Anik demands to know if she’s slept with Neelank. Shocked, Trina asks, “And if I say yes, will you believe me? And if I say no, will you still believe me?” Anik says he’ll believe a medical test report.

Trina asks, “If the report says I haven’t slept with him, will you accept me?” Anik says yes. Then she asks, “But what if I’ve imagined being with him romantically in my mind?” Anik shrugs. “That doesn’t matter.”

Trina responds, “It matters. A woman who lies with her husband while dreaming of another man is neither loyal nor pure. To you, I’m just a body. My mind doesn’t matter to you at all.”

They sleep in separate rooms that night. At dawn, Trina writes a letter, packs her things, and leaves.

Later that morning, Neelank’s doorbell rings. He’s finally recovered. When he opens the door, he’s surprised to see Trina standing with her bags. She tells him everything and says she’s going to her father’s home. She confesses that she’s fallen in love with him — but doesn’t know if he feels the same.

Neelank, who has lived a life of submission and silence, is finally put to the test. Will he rise as a man? Will he dare to claim the woman he loves? As Trina reaches the door to leave, Neelank gently holds her hand and says, “Anik’s suspicions weren’t entirely wrong, Trina. I want you to stay — with me.” She falls into his arms.

Two days later, Trina sends Anik a divorce notice. He signs it without protest.

Trina and Neelank get married. Anik had done everything to win Trina but failed to cherish her once she was his. That’s how love often works. Neelank, on the other hand, cherished her more with every passing day. He leaves his old job to join a literary magazine as a sub-editor. Trina opens a dance school. They build a life together.

Months later, a legal notice arrives addressed to Trina. When they meet the lawyer, they learn that Anik has left all his property to Trina. Shocked, she asks why. The lawyer replies, “You were the only person Anik considered family.” When they ask why he used the phrase in absence, the lawyer quietly informs them — Anik has passed away.

It turns out Anik had a brain tumor — diagnosed the day he collapsed at the office. He had known the end was near. Perhaps the "game" he played wasn’t a game after all. Perhaps he had orchestrated everything — so that after his death, the two people he loved most wouldn't be left alone.

There are many ways to express love. Some scream it aloud. Others stay silent — but love just the same.

Could denying her feelings be fatal?

Against the odds, Lennina managed to save Daniel from a tunnel collapse on Kronos. But recovering from their injuries is just the start of their problems. In revealing her ability to communicate telepathically with Daniel, Lennina has drawn the attention of The Company. They want to know all about this Talent, and to use it for their own ends.

Trapped within Katoa Labs for an Assessment and Training program, Lennina must endure the ‘lessons’ of her sadistic new mentor, Xander, while trying to avoid her abusive ex. And all the while, she’s being kept apart from the one person she really wants to see – Daniel.

But even thinking about Daniel is fraught with difficulty. Coming so close to losing him in the mines has left Lennina terrified to open her heart to him. She needs him if she’s ever going to escape the clutches of the company, but is it possible to escape with her body and her heart in one piece?

POWER OF LIGHTNINGis an exciting second (and final) book in the Lightning TouchSeriesthat will transport sci-fi and paranormal fans to a mining colony aboard a distant space station, filled with suspense, danger, and romance.

💫 Story Description:

> Auren—known simply as Ren—is the kind of boy who prefers the quiet: headphones in, eyes down, heart guarded. He doesn’t speak much. Doesn’t open up easily. He studies literature, works part-time at a small café, and lives life gently… like someone who’s never really been seen.

Until he meets Elric—Ric.

A boy with a camera always slung over his shoulder, a soft smile that lingers too long, and a gaze that makes Ren feel like he matters.

They’re classmates. Strangers. And then, something more.

There’s no destiny. No magical pull. Just a quiet connection that builds through rainy days, group projects, shared coffees, and silent walks home.

As Ric slowly draws Ren out of his quiet world, Ren starts to feel something new: safety. Warmth. Home.

Born to Be Yours is a slow-burn Thai BL love story full of soft stares, real friendships, found family, and the kind of love that doesn’t rush… because it already knows where it belongs.

💙 Character Introduction (Main & Supporting Cast)

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💞 Main Couple – RicRen

🌧️ Auren Thitipoom (Ren)

Nickname: Ren (เร็น)

Age: 19

Major: Literature & Psychology

Vibe: Quiet, introverted, deep thinker, sensitive soul

Likes: Rainy days, soft music, coffee with cinnamon, reading at the library

Background: Lives with his single mom and younger cousin. Works part-time at a nearby café.

Hidden charm: His silence says more than words. Once he trusts you, he’s the softest heart you’ll ever know.

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☀️ Elric Suthiphong (Ric)

Nickname: Ric (ริค)

Age: 20

Major: Film & Digital Media

Vibe: Chill, observant, flirty without trying, golden retriever energy

Likes: Photography, iced tea, rooftop views, teasing Ren

Background: Lives in a shared apartment with Kao & Tae. Raised in a warm, open family.

Hidden charm: He notices everything — especially when Ren’s pretending not to feel something.

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🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Ric’s Roommates & Friends

🎨 Kao Woraset (Kao)

Nickname: Kao (เก้า)

Age: 20

Major: Graphic Design

Vibe: Loud, sarcastic, protective of Ric

Love Interest: Sun – a quiet boy from the photography club

Dynamic: Teases Ric about Ren constantly, but is secretly sensitive and romantic

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🌀 Tae Saran (Tae)

Nickname: Tae (เต้)

Age: 21

Major: Psychology

Vibe: Logical, straight-faced, doesn’t understand emotions... until they hit him

Love Interest: Film – chaotic & clingy friend from theater club

Dynamic: “Opposites attract” energy — always bickering, secretly in love

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🌸 Ren’s Close Circle

📚 Mint Narueporn (Mint)

Nickname: Mint (มิ้นต์)

Age: 20

Major: Education

Vibe: Pretty, warm, emotionally wise — like an older sister

Love Interest: Natee, a bookstore owner who shares her quiet vibe

Dynamic: The first to notice Ric’s feelings. The only one Ren opens up to easily.

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🌙 Sun Apichai (Sun)

Nickname: Sun (ซัน)

Age: 21

Major: Photography

Vibe: Quiet, gentle, stutters when nervous, but pure-hearted

Love Interest: Kao

Dynamic: Observes everything from the background. Slowly becomes Kao’s peace.

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🎭 Film Pattanapong (Film)

Nickname: Film (ฟิล์ม)

Age: 20

Major: Theater

Vibe: Dramatic, chaotic, always in someone’s lap

Love Interest: Tae

Dynamic: Over-the-top crush on Tae. Refuses to be subtle.

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👪 Family Members

🌼 Mali Thitipoom (Ren’s Mom)

Nickname: Auntie Mali

Vibe: Soft but bold, runs a home bakery, supports Ren with everything

Dynamic: Secretly ships RicRen. Keeps cinnamon stocked because she “has a feeling.”

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🧃 Ploy (Ren’s 11-year-old cousin)

Smart, playful, always eavesdropping on Ren’s calls with Ric

Loves Ric because “he buys good snacks”

Often randomly says things that make Ren blush