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SHATTERED OBSESSION
HUDSON YARDS SERIES: BOOK ONE

TINA SPENCER
Copyright © 2024 by Tina Spencer
All rights reserved.

ISBN 978-1-7388701-2-7
ISBN 978-1-7388701-3-4 (ebook)
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mechanical methods, without the prior written permission of the author, except in the case of brief quotations embodied in critical articles or reviews.

This book is a work of fiction. Though many locations in the book are real, proximities and some places are fictional. The characters, names, organizations, places,
businesses, events and incidents are the product of the author’s imagination and are fictitious. Any similarity to actual persons, living or dead, events or establishments is
purely coincidental.
Editing: Erica Russikoff
Proofreading: Rachel’s Top Edits
Cover Art: Cass at Opulent Designs
To those who suffer in silence, hiding behind masks and bearing the weight of feeling misplaced or unseen

And to all the women out there who crave a different type of thrill
“Tell me every terrible thing you ever did, and let me love you anyway.”
― Edgar Allan Poe
CONTENT WARNINGS

Shattered Obsession is a DARK hockey romance. The contents are heavy at times and may be triggering for some readers. To
avoid spoilers, I have put all the triggers warnings on my website ([Link]) and some down below. I’m
also active on socials if you have any questions or would like to discuss the triggers before you read the book. Your mental
health matters, please take care of it.
If you’re like me and want the shock factor then please skip the following trigger warnings. Otherwise, stay hydrated and
enjoy the ride.
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Graphic sexual content, which include kinks such as, voyeurism, exhibitionism, rough sex, choking, bondage, degradation,
praise, adult toys, dual masturbation, orgasm control, orgasm denial, cum play, and more.
- BDSM (dom/ sub interactions)
- Dub-con
- Consensual non-consent
- Stalking
- Primal play
- Mask kink
- Mention of parental abuse and childhood neglect
- Mention of past thoughts of abortion (not FMC)
- Mental illness (depression, anxiety and suicidal ideations)
CONTENTS
Spotify Playlist
Prologue
PART ONE: NOW
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
PART TWO: THEN
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Chapter 10
Chapter 11
Chapter 12
Chapter 13
Chapter 14
Chapter 15
Chapter 16
PART THREE: NEW YORK CITY
Chapter 17
Chapter 18
Chapter 19
Chapter 20
Chapter 21
Chapter 22
Chapter 23
Chapter 24
Chapter 25
Chapter 26
Chapter 27
Chapter 28
Chapter 29
Chapter 30
Chapter 31
Chapter 32
Chapter 33
Chapter 34
Chapter 35
Chapter 36
Chapter 37
Chapter 38
Chapter 39
Acknowledgments
Also by Tina Spencer
About the Author
SPOTIFY PLAYLIST

Animals - Maroon 5
I Don’t Wanna Leave - Rufus du Sol
Empire State of Mind - JAY-Z, Alicia Keys
Remedy - Alesso
One of the Girls - The Weeknd, Jennie, Lily-Rose Depp
Cravin’ - Stileto, Kendyle Paige
10:35 - Tiesto, Tate McRae
RUNRUNRUN - Dutch Melrose
Silence - Marshmello, Khalid
…Ready for it? - Taylor Swift
Buttons - The Pussycat Dolls
Daisy - Ashnikko
Found It With You - Piece Wise, Ali Bakgor, Lewyn
obsessed - zandros, Limi
Pieces (Hushed) - Andrew Belle
PROLOGUE
DOMINIK LEWIS

I
sn’t it funny how in a single moment, you can meet a stranger who was once just a speck in your universe, and suddenly they
become your everything?
I never believed in that shit.
Not until I met her.
Not until she utterly transformed my entire existence.
An obsession so lethal that even I didn’t stand a chance against it.
We all start out as strangers, and more often than not, we drift back into the same void, ending up as strangers once more.
Promises and plans for the future wash away, becoming meaningless until they’re forgotten.
Yet, when it comes to her, it has always been different.
It will always be different.
A type of connection that refuses to fade into darkness because she’s in my fucking veins.
In the depths of my soul.
Our story isn’t something I can ever erase, and I was foolish to think I was stronger than us. That we would ever be
anything less than meaningful.
I was stupid to believe that I could forget about her.
There are moments in life that define us and reshape us in irreversible ways. Carving patterns into our souls while changing
the course of our futures. Some of these moments appear inconspicuous, like rain tapping against glass on a cloudy day. While
others overcome the confines of time itself. In those rare instances, it feels like someone pressed pause, allowing us to simply
exist and enjoy a glimpse of total happiness. Other moments are harrowing, leaving a crack so deep that nothing can ever mend
the initial impact. Those ones shatter through you, breaking down every barrier and wall you have worked to put up.
These moments have shaped my life. Likely, yours as well. They made me into the person I am today. The same man
standing here, watching the girl I love with everything I am, slip away.
But nothing lasts forever. Isn’t that what they say? The good, the bad, and the ugly…it all passes eventually.
Then how come this desire, pursuit—this need to claim her—has never passed?
This obsession with my best friend’s little sister has consumed me for so long. It’s made me do things I’m not proud of, hurt
people I love, break promises I intended to keep. This spiraling obsession has turned me into an animal. Someone I hardly
recognize.
And for what? To end up losing her all over again?
The damage is done.
I can’t turn back time, or fix this mistake…or even attempt to say something that would erase the pure disgust and shock
from her face.
I broke her because I couldn't walk away, consumed by an unyielding hunger. It all replays in my mind like a busted record
player. Her frail figure hidden in my closet. My box of secrets open and exposed out on the floor. The mixture of shock and
revulsion etched across her face as she stared down at the contents in her hands.
“How could you?” Her whisper was barely audible.
There is no coming back from this, is there? Because I’ve ruined everything again.
But that can’t be how we end.
It won’t be how we end.
She can despise me. Push me away, run from this…she can try to hide, but I won’t allow it.
I will always chase after her.
If I can’t escape this, then she can’t escape me.
Have you ever wanted something with such a burning desire that it consumes your every waking moment? It’s the type of
affection that grips your soul, refusing to let go no matter how much time passes. This need doesn't diminish with time; it only
intensifies. Growing stronger until the ache is unbearable.
I can’t stop myself from wanting her.
Zoe belongs to me.
She has always been mine.
PART ONE: NOW
NEW BEGINNINGS
CHAPTER 1
ZOE JACKSON

I
shouldn’t have answered Greg’s phone call tonight. Should have stuck to my original plan of wine and bingeing a new
Netflix series. But no, my desperate, horny ass decided to accept his booty call and drive over to his house.
All for a terrible lay I’m not forcing myself to fake-moan through.
Biting the inside of my cheek, I try to save the self-hate talk for later when I’m alone and crying in the shower. That’s
normally when my anxiety likes to remind me what a disappointment I am. It’s better to let the self-loathing marinate for now.
Glancing down, I cringe as Greg continues to aggressively press three fingers onto my clit as if he’s a DJ playing his first
live performance at Tomorrowland. He’s not even hitting the right spot; it’s actually starting to hurt at this point, and the urge to
kick him is festering.
I try to shift away from him, but he nudges closer to me, his sweaty chest hair pressing against my skin. Greg adds a finger
inside me while continuing his off-aim vibration rub, and I finally look up to see his eyes on me.
“You like that, baby?”
I close my eyes. “Mm.”
Mother Nature, now would be a great time to step in and do something.
Maybe if I fake an orgasm.
“Why aren’t you wet yet? I know how much you love it when I touch you like this.”
I would be if you weren’t so terrible at it, I inwardly groan. With the amount of tail this man gets, I assumed he would at
least be good in bed. But no, he’s mediocre at best, and sometimes, he’s so rushed to get off, he misses the point of this entire
thing altogether. My pleasure has never been about just me, no matter what Greg says.
When Greg and I first started sleeping together nearly two months ago, I told myself it would be just a small, casual fling.
After scratching the itch, I would get out like I always do. Seems like our time is up. Too bad I’m the biggest idiot and decided
to sleep with my boss this time around. I never actually thought about this moment—past me didn’t consider future me, and the
crap I’d need to do to get out of this awkward situation and still keep my job.
Fuck. I’m out here just collecting regrets and grudges like trophies.
Can I blame this shitty behavior on my mommy/daddy issues too, or have I used that excuse way too many times now? As I
lie here rethinking my life decisions, drier than the Sahara Desert, I realize I desperately need a distraction.
And quickly.
The faster I get off, the sooner I can leave to go wash the stale smell of Greg off my skin and lie in my own bed…alone.
Closing my eyes and tapping into the fantasy bank, I picture Henry Cavill on top of me. Maybe Jensen Ackles. Ian
Somerhalder…damn, that’s a good one. Chris Hemsworth. Sebastian Stan. Jamie Dornan, God, that Irish accent always does it
for me.
Maybe all of the above. Maybe we’re in a cabin in the woods.
It’s working…a little. Maybe? I don’t know. This method usually works when I’m alone but not right now with a man who
smells like stale potato chips and rotten apples hovering above me. Where is that smell even coming from?
Focus.
Okay, where was I? Ian Somerhalder. Thor. Charlie Hunnam. Oh, that man is fine.
Young Brad Pitt.
An image of a shirtless Dominik Lewis skating on ice.
What the hell?!
Did that name seriously just pop into my head?
Lunging forward, I sit up, and Greg instantly backs away. Running my hands through my hair, I focus all my energy on
erasing that last thought from my mind. But the harder I try, the more I think about him.
“What’s wrong?” Greg asks, pulling me from my disturbing thoughts.
“I don’t know. I suddenly don’t feel so good,” I lie.
He smirks. “You just need some dick. Boss’s orders.”
I’d rather eat tuna, and I loathe tuna.
Reaching over to his bedside table, he pulls open the drawer to grab a condom. Greg is such a stupid shithead; instead of
offering to make me feel better, he just wants to make sure he has the chance to come before I bail. I would feel like a total
piece of trash if this was the first time this has happened to me, but sadly, it isn’t. I sure know how to pick ‘em.
Unfortunately for boss man here, I have exactly zero fucks to give and cannot be bothered to put up with a pity fuck session
tonight.
Quickly slipping off the bed, I walk around the dim room in search of my discarded pieces of clothing. I left my bachelor
apartment so quickly, I didn’t even bother changing out of my sweatpants and Sum 41 T-shirt.
“What are you doing? I just grabbed a condom.”
“I’m going to head home. I feel like I’m going to be sick.” I’ve never gotten dressed so fast in my entire life. Now, where
are my shoes?
“Seriously?” He sounds pissed, but too bad, I don’t care.
“Rain check?” Finally spotting one shoe by the door, I nearly sprint out of his room. I don’t even bother waiting for a
response. My skin feels cold and my stomach churns with unease as I pad down the dark hallway.
I wasn’t lying about feeling sick. Because I am sick of being this person. I’m twenty-five, and I have nothing to show for it.
I haven’t had a promotion at work in years, I’m single, barely make enough to support myself and pay for my dinky apartment,
which isn’t even close to my shitty office. My parents hate me and pretend I don’t exist. None of my friends truly know the real
me, because I’m too scared to get close to anyone. Why bother when they all eventually leave?
My brother is the only person in this world who actually loves me, and he lives in New York City, which is hundreds of
miles away. And he would absolutely murder me if he knew I was having a sexual relationship with my boss who happens to
be incredibly power hungry. Greg wouldn’t even hesitate to bury me if the opportunity ever presented itself.
I knew all this before sleeping with him, and I did it anyway.
“You’re seriously just going to leave? Do you want to stay for a bit? See if you start to feel better?” Greg’s voice screeches
from behind me.
Painting on my usual docile smile, I swallow down the large knot in my throat as I turn to face him. He’s standing in front of
me, butt naked and still holding the condom. Pursing my lips, I glance up at his face.
“I don’t think so, unless you want me to puke all over your sheets. See you tomorrow.”
“You better not call in sick,” Greg mutters under his breath right as I turn to open the door.
Pretending I didn’t hear him, I slip out, and the door clicks shut, the sound echoing down the concrete hallway.
Jackass.
Forcing the tension to roll off my shoulders, I don’t bother waiting for the elevators. Instead, I climb down the stairway.
Greg lives in a low-rise apartment, and I can use the cardio to sift through my thoughts. If there is one thing I’m great at, it’s
pretending like I don’t give a shit, and I’ll keep telling myself that until it’s the only voice in my head.
Sometimes, I wonder what it would be like to slip away into nothingness. To vanish without a trace, leaving everything
behind. The thought brings me comfort, and it’s times like these when I wonder what is actually stopping me. Would anyone
even miss me? How much time would pass before anyone realized I was gone? Sammy would notice and then maybe my
brother?
These thoughts dissipate as swiftly as they emerge because, regardless of my readiness, tomorrow inevitably arrives. This
feeling, as crappy as it is, will fade away too. Nothing ever remains permanent; everything eventually passes.
I’ll be okay.
Tomorrow, I’ll do the right thing and end it with Greg. Tell him we should go back to a professional relationship and never
speak of this again. All will return to the way it was. I’ll continue to do his job for him, securing clients and networking with
people in the industry to get him more business, and he’ll continue dicking around in his office like he always does.
Boston’s frigid, January air smacks me right in the face, making me shudder all over as I pick up the pace toward my car.
Slamming my door shut, I don’t bother glancing up at Greg’s window even though I want to. Not sure why; it’s not like I care—
I’m the one who ran out. The engine struggles to turn on for two terribly long seconds, but then the time flashes red, letting me
know it’s past three in the morning. Grunting audibly, I rest my forehead on the cold, plastic steering wheel, knowing tomorrow
is going to be an extra-long day.
Bring on the shit storm.
I want to call Aaron, but he’s probably asleep. Actually, knowing him, he might still be up working. It’s no surprise he’s
managed to become a billionaire before thirty with the insane work ethic he has. As tempting as it might be to text him right
now just to hear his voice, it would only worry him. He’d grill me, and there is no way in hell I could tell him about tonight.
Aaron is weird about sex stuff. My brother is borderline psychotic when it comes to me. That’s one of the main reasons I didn’t
pack up and follow him to New York so many years ago.
Now he lives in a penthouse suite with his two best friends, Dominik and Tristan, living nearby.
Dominik…
The big, fat elephant in my head tonight. What the hell was that? That man had no business popping into my mind in that
situation. Not like I’ve seen the guy in ages. The last I heard from Aaron is that Dominik made captain of the New York
Slashers hockey team. I would have reached out to congratulate him, but the man has disliked me since we first met in high
school. He and Aaron, on the other hand, have been inseparable since then.
I haven’t actually seen Dom since he graduated from Winchester High and left Boston. I’ve occasionally stalked his socials
and checked his stats and speedy climb up the charts. I’m happy for him, even if he has something against me. And that’s likely
why his face popped up at the worst time tonight. The guy is incredibly good-looking, and that hasn’t changed with age. If
anything, he seems to have become hotter. But looks can only take you so far, and he’s a douche canoe. Except for the first day
we met when I helped him find his class. He was sweet and shy, looking at me as if he’d never seen a girl before. I shake the
old memories away, reaching for my seat belt and putting the car into drive.
Those days seem like forever ago now. Most people hated their high school years, but I loved mine. They were filled with
hope and new possibilities, where my future was unwritten. I could be whoever I wanted to be. The days when chasing dreams
actually felt like a possibility.

TODAY SUCKS .
I barely got two hours of sleep. Last night was a disaster, and this morning, I opened up my work email to learn we lost a
potential client since I forgot to add an important detail to Greg’s presentation deck last week. Maybe he would have caught it
if he looked it over, but why would he do that when it’s easier to blame his assistant? I’m definitely going to get an earful about
that one later.
I have no idea what I had in mind for my life, but I never thought I would find myself at twenty-five, confined to a junior
position at a PR firm, completely unrelated to my true passion of architectural design.
Speak of the devil, an incoming email from Greg with the subject “Meeting” pops up in the corner of my screen.
Do you have a few minutes? I need to see you.
My stomach dips, wondering if he wants to see me because of the client fiasco or because of last night. We have a rule to
not discuss our non-work-related activities during office hours, but people love to break rules when it’s convenient for them.
Maybe he wants to check in on you because he’s worried about you.
Unlikely. When has he ever done that? He didn’t seem remotely concerned last night.
Logging off and grabbing my phone, I straighten my skirt and head out of my cubicle. I keep my eyes down on my phone and
pretend like I’m messaging someone even though the screen is black. Doing this brings me comfort, knowing I won’t catch a
judgmental glare or a blank expression staring back at me. Maybe it’s the fact that I enjoy being an antisocial introvert, or
maybe it’s because I don’t actually like anyone in this office except for Sammy. And frankly, they don’t like me either.
Greg’s corner office comes into view. He’s leaning back in his black leather chair, laughing and running a hand through his
blond hair while talking on the phone. He’s attractive, I guess. He’s never had trouble getting the attention of the women here or
anywhere else we go. They stare at him, and he stares back at them, sometimes winking, and he doesn’t give a shit who’s
watching. He asked me once at a bar if it made me jealous, and I shook my head, telling him I couldn’t care less, but that
seemed to only piss him off. Why should I care if Greg wants to sleep with half the town? It’s not like there is a future here.
Our eyes meet, and his easy smile instantly drops. He averts his gaze, murmuring something into the phone before gently
placing it back on the receiver.
Here we fucking go.
I give a customary double knock before opening the door and stepping inside. In here, the dynamic is firmly professional.
“Thanks for coming so quickly, Zoe. Please have a seat.”
I release a shaky breath, regaining composure as I shut the door. With a plastered smile, I stride toward the pristine, white
leather seat opposite Greg’s desk.
“Everything all right? Any new files for me to handle?”
Loosening his tie, Greg takes a labored breath. “Listen, I’m just going to cut to the chase because Betty from HR is going to
be here in five minutes.”
I hold my breath, my nails digging into my palms.
“You’re being relocated to New York. Some rumors have started circulating around the office, and I really can’t afford to
have my reputation tainted right now. I’m up for a promotion in a few months, and it’s too risky to have you here. They wanted
me to manage the new events division in New York a few months ago, but I didn’t want to move. A couple of weeks ago, they
asked if we recommended anyone for an assistant position, and I put your name in. They sent an email yesterday saying they
want you.”
I blink at him in disbelief. “Yesterday?”
Greg’s eyes are cast down as he plays with a mechanical pencil, ignoring me completely.
“Your files and existing clients will remain here, and I’ll take over the correspondence from here on out. You’ll be working
in social media over there, so you won’t need to touch base with any of the clients here.”
“But they’ve been dealing with me from day one. A couple of them don’t like working with anyone else.”
Internally, I’m kicking and screaming at this news. At the way he’s brushing me off like I don’t matter. But outwardly, I
remain as cold as ice. Not a single flinch in response to his words.
“That’s fine. I’ve got it,” he reassures me, finally looking up at me for a split second before glancing at something behind
me.
“Wow. Okay.”
“I’m doing you a favor, all right? I could have fired you.”
I’ve been Greg’s assistant for three years with no opportunities to move up in the company. It’s not for lack of trying on my
end; I applied for three internal positions in the last several months, but I never heard back, even after following up. Now, I’m
being shipped off to a brand-new department in a different city. An interview isn’t even required?
Fuck Greg, and fuck this place.
“You should just let me go,” I finally say.
It would be the push I need to start looking for another job. Maybe at an architectural firm or at a design and consultation
company. Something I’m actually passionate about. It’s about time I go after something worthwhile.
Greg smirks. “That would cost more than you’re worth. We would have to pay you a hefty severance package, and the
company can’t afford that.”
Wow. That’s nice.
I exhale softly, glancing at my clenched fists before releasing my grip and crossing my legs. I remind myself to maintain
composure until later, to never reveal my pain or vulnerability on the outside. Emotion equals weakness.
“So my options are to go to New York or quit?”
He nods. “Betty can explain everything to you once she gets here.”
Right on cue, as if the universe was just itching for the perfect moment, the door opens and Mrs. Wilson, also known as
Betty from HR, walks in holding a binder and wearing the same navy pantsuit she always wears. She either loves this navy
suit, or she has purchased multiples of the same outfit to take out the guessing game in the mornings. Betty looks frazzled and
breathless as she walks to Greg’s desk. There is a noticeable coffee stain on her blouse, and I can’t stop staring at it.
“Sorry I’m late. It’s been a crazy day.”
“It’s always crazy in HR. Thank you for making the time for us today, Betty.”
“It’s Mrs. Wilson.”
“Apologies.” I notice the small smirk before Greg erases it off his face. He did it on purpose, knowing it gets under her
skin anytime someone calls her by her first name. Our Human Resources department is all about rules and regulations, and
Betty probably knows every single one by heart.
She clears her throat, standing beside Greg, and casts her eyes down at me.
“Thanks for joining us, Ms. Jackson. I’m sure you’re wondering what’s going on, so I’ll get to it. You’re needed at the New
York office. Your manager here has graciously offered up your services to them. This is a permanent move, and there are no
other options available at this time. If you choose not to relocate, you will be dismissed effective immediately at your own
discretion.”
I don’t speak, only continue to blink at her mindlessly, trying to imagine myself anywhere but here.
“Normally, we would cover moving expenses, but given the quick circumstances, you’re to relocate at your own expense. If
you choose to accept the job, I will email you all the details. You’ll need to be in New York by Monday.”
“It’s Thursday,” I force out.
“I’m aware.”
“Can I get more time to decide?”
“I’m afraid not.”
I force down the fiery anger building inside me, preventing it from clawing up my throat and suffocating me. I wish it
fucking would, then I wouldn’t have to sit here and deal with this bullshit.
“Of course, you can choose to decline the offer, but that is entirely up to you.” Greg speaks.
“Understood.”
“Are you accepting?”
“I don’t really have a choice, do I?”
“You always have a choice, Ms. Jackson.” Betty’s voice perks up at the end.
Not really. Not when I have rent to pay and literally twenty-eight dollars sitting in my bank account because this job pays
shit and I have never bothered to look for something in my actual field of work after I graduated with a degree in Architectural
Design.
I straighten my spine, keeping my eyes fixed on Betty. “Thank you for your time. Will that be all?”
She glances at Greg who is so absorbed in his phone, clearly distracted by something on his screen, he isn’t even tuned in
to this conversation. Betty finally looks back at me and nods. I shoot up from my seat, needing to get the fuck out of this office
before I do or say something foolish.
“Thank you, Mrs. Wilson. I’ll look for your email.”
She tips her chin down. “Also, today is your last day here. There will be a box on your desk when you get back.”
Seriously?
I adjust my pencil skirt and approach the door, a tumult of emotions urging me to have the final say, to strike where it hurts
and soil Greg’s reputation or jeopardize his job. But petty revenge like this does nothing but feed my anger and turn me into a
darker version of myself. I grip the door handle and blink back the tears welling in my eyes.
Not yet. Not here.
I’m pretty sure I just hit rock bottom.
CHAPTER 2
ZOE

G
ood riddance.
I start throwing stuff into the empty, white box perched on my desk, fuming over which one of these motherfuckers
placed it here. Three years of continuous effort in a dead-end job, and this is how it ends. This is my humiliating
achievement. I can practically feel the burn radiating off my cheeks from the intensity of nosy gazes around me.
I know they’re all staring. Whispers ripple from all around me, but I keep my face down, focused on grabbing everything
that belongs to me and getting the hell out of here. It’s an effort to block out the chatter as I continue to throw more useless
office shit into the box.
Stapler.
Scotch tape. Not mine.
Planner. Mine…in the box you go.
I grab the framed picture of Aaron and me taken in front of the Charging Bull in New York City. It was a special day for my
big brother, as he had just made his first significant sale as a NYC realtor. I had been visiting him during spring break, staying
in his cramped studio apartment with barely enough space for one person, let alone a guest. Yet, that week turned out to be one
of the best of my life, and I felt fortunate to share a significant milestone with Aaron.
I’ll forever remember the sheer excitement in his eyes when he burst into the apartment that day, sharing his good news. We
celebrated by jumping and screaming, probably infuriating his neighbors downstairs, but neither one of us cared. In that
moment, he was that much closer to everything he’d ever wanted.
Then he insisted I dress up so he could treat me to a fancy lunch. We ended up in Manhattan’s financial district where he
wanted a selfie with the Charging Bull. We both placed our palms on its bronze behind and beamed. After taking the photo, he
told me he was going to live in a penthouse suite close to the bull one day, and I knew he would do it.
I never doubted him for one second.
Because unlike me, Aaron always gets whatever he sets his mind to. He never gives up, and that’s why he’s an incredibly
successful billionaire. He’s always been driven, dedicated, and passionate about his career. He’s the crown jewel of the
family, making up for the ocean bottom feeder (a.k.a. me). At least I’m good at being the worst.
Holding the title of our family’s greatest disappointment at twenty-five, I'm single with zero prospects and have never
experienced a long-term relationship. Commitment has always been something I avoided like the plague. I rent a small studio
apartment near my job, which I've recently lost. My life seems to consist of nothing but a collection of underwhelming thoughts
and memories. And now, I'm being forced to leave Boston, the few friends I have, and my meager excuse for a life to start
anew in a city I can't even afford.
Wait until my parents hear about this one.
The one good thing about this pile of shit is that I’ll be close to Aaron again.
What am I even going to tell him?
It doesn’t matter; he won’t judge me. He might be disappointed for all of about twenty seconds, but he’ll jump right into
problem-solving and try to help me find an “optimal” solution. Even though the only thing I’ll be able to afford once I get there
is a fancy cardboard box.
Aaron is the only person in this entire world who has never made me feel worthless. He’s always loved me, even if I don’t
have the big achievements in life like everyone else. He has been there for all the highs and lows in my life. When my parents
would talk down to me, my protective brother would comfort me and always have my back. If it weren’t for him, I don’t know
where I would be. Probably more of a hot mess than I already am, if that is even possible.
Maybe I should quit and stay here, look for another job.
I refuse to be a burden to Aaron, no matter the circumstances. Maybe I can stay with him for a few months and search for a
job in Boston before returning. Subletting my apartment seems like a viable option, but there’s not enough time. I gently run my
thumb across his smiling face in the picture before placing it carefully inside the box.
God, I miss him.
“What are you doing?” Sammy Laub, my work wife, struts over and hops on my desk, knocking over a fake potted plant as
she pokes her head inside my box. “Are you moving to a new cubicle?” She smacks her gum with an audible pop.
“Yeah, in New York City,” I mutter, placing some binders in the box.
“What?!” Sammy yells, and I shush her, snatching my planner out of her hands. She slaps my arm playfully. Sammy and I
have been friends since the first day I started at Bloom Public Relations. We have lunch together almost every day and have a
refreshingly straightforward relationship. No bullshit from the start. I suspect everyone at the office dislikes us, which is what
drew us together in the first place.
“I’m being relocated. Karma is a bitch and loves to teach me hard lessons,” I whisper, trying not to feed the hungry
gossipers sharpening their ears.
“Did someone find out and tell HR?” she hisses, her brown eyes turning into saucers.
“No. I suspect Greg is just trying to cover his ass. Get ahead of it by getting rid of me. I should have known he would pull
something like this.”
Maybe I knew all along and didn’t care. I love to self-sabotage; it’s one of my strong suits.
“Oh my God…that motherfucker! I’m going to kill him.”
“Shhh…I’m pretty sure the town over can hear you.” I try to throw a bundle of pink sticky notes into my box, but she grabs
them from my hand.
“Did you speak to HR? Tell them what’s been happening?”
“No. Why would I?”
She hops off my desk, firmly grabbing my shoulders. “Zo…you can’t do this. He’s getting away with harassment if you
don’t speak up. You can’t let him ship you off like this.”
“It’s not harassment if I wanted it too.”
“That’s bullshit, and you know it. He is your superior, and he took advantage. He should be the one getting fired.”
Biting the inside of my cheek, I scan the desk for anything else that might be mine.
“It doesn’t matter, Sam. It’s done. I already accepted the job. Digging myself a bigger hole won’t help me right now.
Sometimes, it’s easier to just walk away.”
She frowns. “But you always walk away.”
Moving aside, I continue packing my things into the box, but Sammy reaches her arm in, taking my stapler out.
“Hey...what the hell?”
“You’re not leaving. Go to HR. This is absolutely ridiculous.”
“Betty was in Greg’s office. It’s done. I’m not going back.”
I sink into my chair, pressing the heels of my hands against my eyes. A headache is starting to throb at the back of my skull
from this conversation.
“This place is the worst.” Sammy rustles around, withdrawing more items from the box. Leaning back further in my chair, I
open my eyes and notice her holding the picture of Aaron and me, closely examining it.
“I know it’s awful timing, but it’s my duty to remind you that your brother is a total smoke show. And that means a lot
coming from a lesbian. I wouldn’t kick him out of my bed, that’s for sure.”
I roll my eyes and let out a laugh. “Doesn’t that mean you’re not a true lesbian?”
“No. It just means I make special exceptions for super-hot older brothers.”
“I’m sure he’d be thrilled to know even lesbians would fuck him.”
“Didn’t you say his friends are hot too?”
“Maybe. I don’t know.”
“I’ll take that as a yes. Have you boned any of his friends?”
I quirk an eyebrow at Sammy. “Are you serious? My brother would murder them right in front of me and force me to watch
the entire thing.”
“Overprotective much?”
“You have no idea,” I respond, standing up to grab the frame from her hand.
Sammy doesn’t say anything else or fight me for my things anymore. She hovers quietly as I finish packing up my small
cubicle. The minutes begin to weigh me down as I realize there is nothing left. It’s time for me to go.
Looking up, I notice Sammy leaning against the small opening. Her arms are crossed and her chin is quivering.
Shit. I don’t know how to say goodbye to her.
“I’m sorry, Zo. You deserve better.”
I hate this. How am I supposed to walk away from her? From my apartment? My home? This city? I’ve never lived
anywhere outside of Boston.
My eyes sting, and this time, I don’t fight the tears. Not with Sammy. I want her to know how much she means to me.
Closing the distance between us, I pull her in for a tight hug.
“I’ll see you soon. This isn’t goodbye.”
“It better not be. You and I are connected, bitch,” she whispers into my hair.
I lean back, forcing a smile as a lone tear slides down her cheek. “I know.” My thumb brushes it away.
“I’ll quit too. I’ll come with you.”
“Don’t be ridiculous.”
“Zo…I won’t survive a day here without you. I hate everyone. They’ll fire me for saying something supremely
inappropriate or getting into a fist fight with Platinum Ashley.”
“Promise me we’ll call and text every day. We’ll be one another’s lifeline, okay?” Grasping her shoulders, I look into her
big, golden eyes. “You’ve got this, and if you hate it that much here, you should find something else. Something that you love,
and leave this all behind you.”
She rolls her eyes, pinching my chin. “You’re always great with the advice except when it comes to yourself. Why don’t
you do the same? New York is the city of opportunity. Don’t go there just to be miserable somewhere else. Take this
opportunity to create a better life. One you’re proud of and happy with. Let someone love you, Zo.”
“All right. That’s enough.” I laugh, pulling her in for one last hug.
Grabbing the final item off my desk—the fake ficus plant—and plopping it on top of the pile of crap I’ll likely never use
again, I lift the heavy box and take a deep breath.
My heart and chest feel heavy, filled with emotions I can’t quite process or don’t want to confront at this moment.
Nevertheless, I muster a forced, sizable smile as I gaze up at Sammy.
“Guess this is it.”
“No, it’s not. I’ll see you soon, bitch.”
Repositioning the box on my hip, I lean in and plant a kiss on her cheek. Her face is wet as she wraps her arms around my
neck.
“I love you,” she exhales, and I realize she smells like Twizzlers. She always smells like candy.
“I love you too, Sammy Bear. Call me anytime.”
My left heel wobbles, unstable like my life, as I place the tough girl mask back on my face.
I give Sammy a wink, step out of the cubicle, and walk with my head held high. I avoid making eye contact with anyone as I
head toward the elevators. This is my final stroll through this hallway. Tomorrow, I won’t be returning. It’s that simple; it’s
over. All those years, the tears shed over deadlines, the meetings I endured—they all feel like it was for nothing.
I want to scream, to unravel in the middle of this crowded office in front of all these people who would love to see me fall
apart. But I resist, putting on a smile, ensuring my posture remains upright as I stride out of here as though I’ve just won the
lottery.
Standing before the elevator doors, I watch the numbers climb until the chime signals their opening to an empty box. I step
inside, feeling numb as I lean against the gray and white wallpaper adorning the interior. I glance to my left and catch my
reflection in the mirror. My golden hair flows in loose curls, impeccably styled as always, a result of the early morning routine
I never skip. My physical appearance stands in stark contrast to the woman inside, which is why I take the time to do my
makeup. It's the one aspect of my life I can control, even when everything around me is falling apart. My lips are never without
my favorite pink nude lipstick, my soft smokey eyes and winged liner are perfect as always. But the green orbs gazing back at
me feel hollow and lifeless.
I don’t recognize the person standing in front of me.
If I could go back in time, would I have made different choices? Stayed away from Greg?
The sad thing is, I’m not sure I would have. Burning things to ash is my favorite pastime. I ruin everything before it has a
chance to settle in my heart and grow roots.
Because when you love something, when you allow someone inside your soul, that’s when they hold the power over you.
That’s when they can break your heart over and over again. And I’ve broken my own heart more times than I can count.
Hope and love are things I have no interest in obtaining.
Taking a deep breath and releasing the negative thoughts, I place the box between my feet and pull out my cellphone. I glare
at Aaron’s name on the screen for a long while before summoning the courage to tap the phone icon.
The elevator doors open right as he answers the phone.
“Zozo, everything okay?
“Hey, bro. Guess who’s coming to see you in New York?”
CHAPTER 3
DOMINIK

S
weat drips down my back as I skate off the ice, stepping onto the plush floor and shuffling for the already-crowded
dressing room. Pulling off my helmet, I run my other hand through my sweaty, disheveled hair. The black strands are
longer than I like to keep them and my natural waves are starting to annoy me as they grow out. Many of us grow our hair
longer close to playoffs; it's become a tradition, and our fans seem to enjoy it.
In more ways than one.
The familiar scent of sweat and stale ice wafts through the locker room alongside the laughter of some very happy hockey
players. We’ve really been coming together as a team in the last couple of months, and I’m grateful to be leading the New York
Slashers into the playoffs this year. First year as captain, and the team has never been stronger. I’m not saying it has to do with
me, because hockey is all about teamwork, but I’ve never given up on these guys, and they know they can count on me.
Hockey has always been my top focus in life.
I’ve worked so hard to finally get here, and my journey is far from over. This is the time to prove to everyone that the title
of captain belongs to me and that I’m worthy of it. There is no room for any type of distraction in my life right now.
I peel off my damp gear and toss it in front of my locker before plopping down onto the cushioned blue bench. Stealing a
glance at my nameplate in bold letters, now sporting the newly added "C" for captain, still makes me smile. It's a small detail,
but I love seeing it every time. It's a daily reminder of the hard work I've put in to get here. Everything I have today is the result
of my efforts, not out of obligation, but because hockey is my life; it defines who I am.
It’s everything I know. And I’m on cloud nine right now because I truly believe we have a genuine chance at winning the
Cup this year.
“Great practice today, boys,” Coach Bradley charges in, shouting cheerfully as he plants his feet in the middle of the
dressing room. “With Lewis leading as our new captain, I’m confident we will bring the Cup home this year. No, scratch that.
WE WILL BRING THE CUP HOME THIS YEAR!”
The room fills with screams and shouts, including my own. Coach glances at me, winks, and gives me a reassuring thumbs-
up.
The boys begin chanting my nickname over and over.
DOMINATOR! DOMINATOR! DOMINATOR!
Out of all the nicknames they could have given me, this one has to be the best. And the most fitting since I’ve been
dominating every game this year.
Fucking unstoppable.
Has it gotten to my head a bit? Sure. But it’s because I never lose.
Axel Vines, my assistant captain, looks at me from across the room and smiles, reminding me that it’s my turn to give a little
speech. I love pumping the boys up, especially after a killer practice like today.
I rise to my feet, offering a playful bow and flipping my hair as the guys burst into laughter. I can be the joker when I want
to be, but when we hit the ice, it's all business, and everyone understands that. The team has a deep respect for each other, and
we genuinely care about one another, both on and off the ice. These guys are my family. That's what fuels us, and it’s what's
going to secure us the Cup this year.
“All right, assholes. Settle down.” Chatter quiets down almost instantly as every eye lands on me. “You guys are putting in
the work, and it’s really starting to pay off. We’ve got this. Go in with that mindset every time you hit the ice. It doesn’t matter
if we’re practicing or at a game, we need to go all in. Take a page out of my book and DOMINATE each game. We’re all
winners here. And don’t forget, there is no stopping the Slashers until that trophy comes home with us.”
The boys all nod in agreement, exchanging high fives and fist bumps. Liam walks over to me, wrapping his sweaty arm
around my head. I throw a punch into his hard stomach, and he backs away, chuckling.
“You may be unstoppable on the ice, but your tongue needs work. You kind of suck at giving speeches, Dom,” Josh remarks,
walking backward to his locker. He’s got a stupid grin on his face, but I know exactly how to wipe it off.
“That’s not what your sister said to me last month. She thought my tongue was exceptional.”
A few of the guys snicker, but none of them speak up. Josh’s eyes shoot daggers, and his face turns crimson against his dark
complexion. I bite my tongue, attempting to stifle my laughter.
“Fuck you, we agreed you wouldn’t bring that up again.”
I lift my hands in the air, pretending to surrender. “You were the one who told me it was okay to date her.”
“I don’t want to fucking hear about it,” he spits out, hands balling up at his sides. “Especially since your second profession
is being a manwhore.”
A part of me really wants to tell him how much his older sister begged me to fuck her. How she basically clawed at my
pants so she could suck my dick, but he’s a friend and my teammate so I hold my tongue. He was okay with me dating her,
mostly because she told him if he got involved, she would never speak to him again.
Even though I did warn her from the beginning that I don’t date. I fuck once. It’s a hard rule, and there are no exceptions for
anyone.
Ever.
They scratch that itch, can tell everyone they slept with a hockey player, and I get to get off without using my hand. Win-win
for everyone. I don’t date because I don’t have time and because there is no room in my life for attachments. Besides, I’m not
interested. There is no challenge or real desire, just the need to have some fun. The women always approach me, and I set out
my conditions up front. A lot of them actually don’t even want to date me. Why would they? I have a reputation, and they don’t
want their hearts broken. Which works out perfectly for me.
Let them think what they want about me. I prefer that, actually. Even if it’s not who I am; even if, deep down, I ache for
something I’ll never have again. I’d rather remove the emotion from the act entirely. I’m comfortable there even if it might
sound horrible. I just don’t have the desire or time for relationships.
Josh calling me a manwhore should sting, especially when his tone has a bite to it, but I don’t give a shit. I want them to
think that about me. Let them believe I’m the cold-hearted captain who gets shit done. The opinions other people have about me
are none of my concern, especially when I’m standing at the top.
“Noted.” I look Josh dead in the face as I walk past him, heading for the showers. Anger radiates off his body, but I pretend
like it doesn’t phase me.
And honestly, a part of me doesn’t really give a shit what he thinks. We’re all consenting adults, and if I want to fuck his
sister and she wants to fuck me, then so be it. If he has a problem with it, he should take it up with her. The no-sister rule has
only ever been a non-negotiable with one person in my life, and she belongs in the past now.

S TEPPING INTO THE ELEVATOR, I enter the passcode for Aaron’s penthouse suite. My gaze drops to the floor, reflecting my own
image back at me. It’s a four-by-four, floor-to-ceiling mirrored box, which currently frustrates me because at times, I can’t
stand the sight of my own face. I clench my teeth, fighting the urge to shatter the glass before me. Sometimes, I just want to
escape from the judgments people pass when they see me and from the image I continue to project into everyone’s minds: the
NHL’s all-star, the player with a stone heart, here for a good time but never a long time.
I've meticulously crafted the facade of a professional man known for his flings, indifferent to anyone but himself and
hockey. Yet, despite the effort to build this reputation, why does it occasionally repel me? Especially when I’m alone and
caged in, surrounded by mirrors reflecting my own image—mocking and challenging me. Reminding me how I don’t quite
belong.
Josh’s words from today replay in my head, twisting and turning until there is nothing left. I shake my head, the damp curls
brushing against my neck and cheek as I physically swat away the negative thoughts. I envision them as if on an Etch A Sketch,
watching the letters gradually fade away.
They’re just words.
They mean nothing.
Forcing my thoughts back to the present, I take in the smudge-free mirrors surrounding me and the pristine floor. How is the
floor not even scratched after four years of constant use? It can’t be glass, or the constant scuff from shoes and boots would
have scratched the shit out of it.
Seventeen Hudson Yards is still one of the most sought-after apartment buildings in Manhattan. The entire building is
known for its sweeping panoramic views high above the city. Depending on how deep your pockets go, you can see the Hudson
River, the Statue of Liberty, or the Empire State and Chrysler buildings all from here. Each side of the apartment building was
designed so residents could enjoy whichever view they could afford. Aaron gets to see the entire city light up every single
night because the penthouse is wrapped in floor-to-ceiling windows, offering an unparalleled panoramic view of the
metropolis. He told me it gives him the sensation of being on top of the world, as if he owns it. And Aaron loves that feeling.
If anyone deserves the title of being king in this building, it’s him. He works harder than anyone I know. Nothing was or has
ever been handed to him. Even when his parents offered to buy him a car or pay for college, he worked to earn it. I have so
much respect for my best friend. He inspires me to push harder every day and become better at my own game.
Tristan and I live three floors down from Aaron, facing the Hudson River. And my commute to Madison Square Garden—
the world’s most famous arena and home to the New York Slashers—is a nine-minute walk from this building. Hudson Yards is
quickly becoming a premier, sought-after location. According to Aaron, it’s currently the hottest spot in New York City.
Living near my two best friends is the icing on the cake. Aaron scored Tristan and me a fantastic deal at Seventeen Hudson
when they began selling units, and it just made sense for all of us to live nearby, given how much we see one another and the
business ventures we’ve started together. With the demanding schedules we maintain, free time is a rare commodity, so being
neighbors has been a game-changer. Our proximity allows us to spend our time wisely, and we actually get to hang out once in
a while too, like tonight.
Aaron might be a hot-shot realtor in the heart of New York City, but what I respect most about him is that he doesn’t let it
go to his head. He’s consistently stayed grounded, and I doubt any sum of money could change that. Regardless of how
ambitious we are or how successful we become, Aaron and I try to hold on to our humility and remain tethered to our roots. We
will never forget where we came from and what it took to get here.
Leaning my six-five frame against the back of the elevator, I finally muster the courage to look up, straightening my sore
back muscles. My eyes crawl upward, catching on my washed-out jeans and gray hoodie. I’m usually in hockey gear or suits
for games, so any opportunity to dress comfortably is a welcome one. A hint of black ink adorns my neck, winding down my
veiny forearms. I began with a few tattoos years ago, but the addiction has only grown. I only visit the shop when there’s
something truly worth inking onto my body, and I doubt the well of ideas will ever run dry.
My shaggy black hair is damp, the top curling over my forehead and occasionally brushing into my eyes. The first thing I’m
doing after the playoffs is getting a damn haircut. One deep-blue eye and one pale-hazel eye stare back at me. My mismatched
eyes often throw people off; one is dark, the other light. It tends to make people uncomfortable, and no one usually holds eye
contact with me for too long. I don’t take offense to it; I know it’s an unusual trait. Even my own father couldn’t stand to look
me in the eyes, and he often wondered why I had heterochromia when no one else in our family did. He would accuse my mom
of cheating, and as I grew older, those comments pissed me off more and more. He was always a fucking dick to her.
I love my mismatched eyes. They’re the one thing I genuinely appreciate about myself. It’s as if my own body couldn’t make
up its mind and decided to take one of each. This uniqueness sets me apart, and I’ve never had any interest in blending in.
Dark circles mar the skin under my eyes, evidence of sleepless nights and grueling hours at the rink, compounded by
restless evenings with different women. It’s beginning to take a toll on my body, and with playoffs fast approaching, I can’t
afford to let anything slow me down. I’ll have to slow down on the partying, at least until hockey season is over.
Yeah, right. Let’s see you stick to keeping your dick dry.
Repositioning the six-pack of beer in my arm, I’m thankful for a quiet night in with the guys tonight. No distractions, no
women, just the three of us probably watching a movie and talking about our goals for the month. Tristan will probably tell us
about his flavor of the week, how he’s desperate to secure a woman before his time runs out. Something about his inheritance
clause and the conditions his father and grandfather set in place for him. Unlike Aaron and me, Tristan comes from
unfathomable money. But from the stories I’ve heard, they are scoundrels and have been nothing but monsters to Tris since he
was a small child. One day, I’m going to make them pay for everything they’ve put him through. Tristan jokes about everything,
but it’s a front. Deep down he’s dealing with some heavy shit, and I would bet good money he’s buried a lot of things that
should have been dealt with a long time ago.
The elevator chimes, and I push off the mirrored wall, stepping into Aaron’s grand marble foyer. Every detail of this place
exudes luxury, an interior designer’s wet dream. When Aaron first took possession, he had a team of designers work on his
home. He’s so wealthy that he didn’t have to lift a finger when he moved in. Everything was ordered and in its place before he
walked through the door. Even his fucking silk boxers were meticulously folded and tucked into a drawer inside his massive
walk-in closet. Closet might be the wrong word. The guy has so much money, he doesn’t know what to do with it.
I stroll past the open-concept living area, now bathed in New York’s skyline. I hear voices and laughter as I walk toward
the kitchen. I thought it was supposed to be only us tonight. Just as my frustrations begin to bubble, a smooth, honeyed laughter
cuts through the air, and the sound sizzles my skin, causing the hairs on my arms to stand.
I’d know that laughter anywhere.
My heart starts to race erratically in my chest as torturous recognition catches me off guard. I haven’t heard that laugh in six
years—six long years since a night I swore I’d take to my grave that turned everything upside down.
That voice belongs to the one girl I’ve always wanted and the only girl I can never have.
The cold, metal beer cans dig into my flesh as I tighten my grip on them.
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Learning Objective 1: Statistical analysis and interpretation
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Learning Objective 5: Experimental procedures and results
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- Example: Practical application scenario
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Note: Historical development and evolution
• Comparative analysis and synthesis
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- Example: Practical application scenario
Important: Interdisciplinary approaches
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Definition: Critical analysis and evaluation
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Remember: Comparative analysis and synthesis
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Formula: [Mathematical expression or equation]
Summary 2: Practical applications and examples
Definition: Ethical considerations and implications
• Practical applications and examples
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Important: Problem-solving strategies and techniques
• Literature review and discussion
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Formula: [Mathematical expression or equation]
Example 12: Statistical analysis and interpretation
• Literature review and discussion
- Sub-point: Additional details and explanations
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- Note: Important consideration
Important: Statistical analysis and interpretation
• Experimental procedures and results
- Sub-point: Additional details and explanations
- Example: Practical application scenario
- Note: Important consideration
Formula: [Mathematical expression or equation]
Note: Ethical considerations and implications
• Comparative analysis and synthesis
- Sub-point: Additional details and explanations
- Example: Practical application scenario
Key Concept: Literature review and discussion
• Problem-solving strategies and techniques
- Sub-point: Additional details and explanations
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Remember: Study tips and learning strategies
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- Example: Practical application scenario
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Note: Historical development and evolution
• Key terms and definitions
- Sub-point: Additional details and explanations
- Example: Practical application scenario
Practice Problem 18: Statistical analysis and interpretation
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• Case studies and real-world applications
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- Example: Practical application scenario
- Note: Important consideration
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• Ethical considerations and implications
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- Note: Important consideration
Key Concept: Current trends and future directions
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Formula: [Mathematical expression or equation]
Note: Ethical considerations and implications
• Comparative analysis and synthesis
- Sub-point: Additional details and explanations
- Example: Practical application scenario
- Note: Important consideration
Note: Statistical analysis and interpretation
• Fundamental concepts and principles
- Sub-point: Additional details and explanations
- Example: Practical application scenario
- Note: Important consideration
Important: Study tips and learning strategies
• Experimental procedures and results
- Sub-point: Additional details and explanations
- Example: Practical application scenario
- Note: Important consideration
Important: Comparative analysis and synthesis
• Statistical analysis and interpretation
- Sub-point: Additional details and explanations
- Example: Practical application scenario
- Note: Important consideration
Important: Critical analysis and evaluation
• Learning outcomes and objectives
- Sub-point: Additional details and explanations
- Example: Practical application scenario
- Note: Important consideration
Formula: [Mathematical expression or equation]
Note: Current trends and future directions
• Theoretical framework and methodology
- Sub-point: Additional details and explanations
- Example: Practical application scenario
- Note: Important consideration
Practice Problem 29: Critical analysis and evaluation
• Key terms and definitions
- Sub-point: Additional details and explanations
- Example: Practical application scenario
- Note: Important consideration
Background 4: Study tips and learning strategies
Definition: Experimental procedures and results
• Learning outcomes and objectives
- Sub-point: Additional details and explanations
- Example: Practical application scenario
- Note: Important consideration
Note: Interdisciplinary approaches
• Ethical considerations and implications
- Sub-point: Additional details and explanations
- Example: Practical application scenario
- Note: Important consideration
Remember: Ethical considerations and implications
• Learning outcomes and objectives
- Sub-point: Additional details and explanations
- Example: Practical application scenario
- Note: Important consideration
Definition: Current trends and future directions
• Key terms and definitions
- Sub-point: Additional details and explanations
- Example: Practical application scenario
- Note: Important consideration
Important: Fundamental concepts and principles
• Literature review and discussion
- Sub-point: Additional details and explanations
- Example: Practical application scenario
- Note: Important consideration
Example 35: Experimental procedures and results
• Interdisciplinary approaches
- Sub-point: Additional details and explanations
- Example: Practical application scenario
- Note: Important consideration
Key Concept: Learning outcomes and objectives
• Historical development and evolution
- Sub-point: Additional details and explanations
- Example: Practical application scenario
- Note: Important consideration
Formula: [Mathematical expression or equation]
Example 37: Statistical analysis and interpretation
• Interdisciplinary approaches
- Sub-point: Additional details and explanations
- Example: Practical application scenario
Note: Comparative analysis and synthesis
• Historical development and evolution
- Sub-point: Additional details and explanations
- Example: Practical application scenario
- Note: Important consideration
Definition: Assessment criteria and rubrics
• Fundamental concepts and principles
- Sub-point: Additional details and explanations
- Example: Practical application scenario
- Note: Important consideration
Formula: [Mathematical expression or equation]
Chapter 5: Research findings and conclusions
Note: Learning outcomes and objectives
• Practical applications and examples
- Sub-point: Additional details and explanations
- Example: Practical application scenario
- Note: Important consideration
Key Concept: Assessment criteria and rubrics
• Practical applications and examples
- Sub-point: Additional details and explanations
- Example: Practical application scenario
- Note: Important consideration
Formula: [Mathematical expression or equation]
Practice Problem 42: Best practices and recommendations
• Best practices and recommendations
- Sub-point: Additional details and explanations
- Example: Practical application scenario
- Note: Important consideration
Example 43: Learning outcomes and objectives
• Critical analysis and evaluation
- Sub-point: Additional details and explanations
- Example: Practical application scenario
- Note: Important consideration
Key Concept: Practical applications and examples
• Historical development and evolution
- Sub-point: Additional details and explanations
- Example: Practical application scenario
- Note: Important consideration
Formula: [Mathematical expression or equation]
Key Concept: Assessment criteria and rubrics
• Study tips and learning strategies
- Sub-point: Additional details and explanations
- Example: Practical application scenario
- Note: Important consideration
Example 46: Best practices and recommendations
• Research findings and conclusions
- Sub-point: Additional details and explanations
- Example: Practical application scenario
Key Concept: Comparative analysis and synthesis
• Statistical analysis and interpretation
- Sub-point: Additional details and explanations
- Example: Practical application scenario
- Note: Important consideration
Note: Interdisciplinary approaches
• Best practices and recommendations
- Sub-point: Additional details and explanations
- Example: Practical application scenario
- Note: Important consideration
Formula: [Mathematical expression or equation]
Practice Problem 49: Problem-solving strategies and techniques
• Case studies and real-world applications
- Sub-point: Additional details and explanations
- Example: Practical application scenario
- Note: Important consideration
Formula: [Mathematical expression or equation]
Test 6: Interdisciplinary approaches
Definition: Practical applications and examples
• Statistical analysis and interpretation
- Sub-point: Additional details and explanations
- Example: Practical application scenario
- Note: Important consideration
Key Concept: Critical analysis and evaluation
• Critical analysis and evaluation
- Sub-point: Additional details and explanations
- Example: Practical application scenario
- Note: Important consideration
Definition: Statistical analysis and interpretation
• Experimental procedures and results
- Sub-point: Additional details and explanations
- Example: Practical application scenario
- Note: Important consideration
Note: Ethical considerations and implications
• Current trends and future directions
- Sub-point: Additional details and explanations
- Example: Practical application scenario
- Note: Important consideration
[Figure 54: Diagram/Chart/Graph]
Practice Problem 54: Statistical analysis and interpretation
• Statistical analysis and interpretation
- Sub-point: Additional details and explanations
- Example: Practical application scenario
- Note: Important consideration
Definition: Fundamental concepts and principles
• Case studies and real-world applications
- Sub-point: Additional details and explanations
- Example: Practical application scenario
[Figure 56: Diagram/Chart/Graph]
Example 56: Theoretical framework and methodology
• Theoretical framework and methodology
- Sub-point: Additional details and explanations
- Example: Practical application scenario
- Note: Important consideration
[Figure 57: Diagram/Chart/Graph]
Key Concept: Historical development and evolution
• Study tips and learning strategies
- Sub-point: Additional details and explanations
- Example: Practical application scenario
- Note: Important consideration
Formula: [Mathematical expression or equation]
Remember: Research findings and conclusions
• Best practices and recommendations
- Sub-point: Additional details and explanations
- Example: Practical application scenario
- Note: Important consideration
Important: Statistical analysis and interpretation
• Problem-solving strategies and techniques
- Sub-point: Additional details and explanations
- Example: Practical application scenario
- Note: Important consideration
Formula: [Mathematical expression or equation]
Topic 7: Practical applications and examples
Note: Statistical analysis and interpretation
• Case studies and real-world applications
- Sub-point: Additional details and explanations
- Example: Practical application scenario
[Figure 61: Diagram/Chart/Graph]
Definition: Current trends and future directions
• Assessment criteria and rubrics
- Sub-point: Additional details and explanations
- Example: Practical application scenario
- Note: Important consideration
Definition: Key terms and definitions
• Current trends and future directions
- Sub-point: Additional details and explanations
- Example: Practical application scenario
Example 63: Assessment criteria and rubrics
• Best practices and recommendations
- Sub-point: Additional details and explanations
- Example: Practical application scenario
- Note: Important consideration
Formula: [Mathematical expression or equation]
Note: Case studies and real-world applications
• Fundamental concepts and principles
- Sub-point: Additional details and explanations
- Example: Practical application scenario
[Figure 65: Diagram/Chart/Graph]
Important: Interdisciplinary approaches
• Best practices and recommendations
- Sub-point: Additional details and explanations
- Example: Practical application scenario
- Note: Important consideration
Formula: [Mathematical expression or equation]
Key Concept: Interdisciplinary approaches
• Historical development and evolution
- Sub-point: Additional details and explanations
- Example: Practical application scenario
- Note: Important consideration
Formula: [Mathematical expression or equation]
Note: Critical analysis and evaluation
• Literature review and discussion
- Sub-point: Additional details and explanations
- Example: Practical application scenario
- Note: Important consideration
Remember: Practical applications and examples
• Fundamental concepts and principles
- Sub-point: Additional details and explanations
- Example: Practical application scenario
- Note: Important consideration
Formula: [Mathematical expression or equation]
[Figure 69: Diagram/Chart/Graph]
Key Concept: Fundamental concepts and principles
• Practical applications and examples
- Sub-point: Additional details and explanations
- Example: Practical application scenario
Formula: [Mathematical expression or equation]
Results 8: Ethical considerations and implications
Practice Problem 70: Theoretical framework and methodology
• Fundamental concepts and principles
- Sub-point: Additional details and explanations
- Example: Practical application scenario
- Note: Important consideration
Formula: [Mathematical expression or equation]
Key Concept: Theoretical framework and methodology
• Assessment criteria and rubrics
- Sub-point: Additional details and explanations
- Example: Practical application scenario
- Note: Important consideration
Formula: [Mathematical expression or equation]
Note: Key terms and definitions
• Learning outcomes and objectives
- Sub-point: Additional details and explanations
- Example: Practical application scenario
- Note: Important consideration
Example 73: Study tips and learning strategies
• Current trends and future directions
- Sub-point: Additional details and explanations
- Example: Practical application scenario
- Note: Important consideration
Formula: [Mathematical expression or equation]
Practice Problem 74: Practical applications and examples
• Current trends and future directions
- Sub-point: Additional details and explanations
- Example: Practical application scenario
- Note: Important consideration
Example 75: Statistical analysis and interpretation
• Interdisciplinary approaches
- Sub-point: Additional details and explanations
- Example: Practical application scenario
- Note: Important consideration
Key Concept: Best practices and recommendations
• Learning outcomes and objectives
- Sub-point: Additional details and explanations
- Example: Practical application scenario
- Note: Important consideration
Remember: Research findings and conclusions
• Key terms and definitions
- Sub-point: Additional details and explanations
- Example: Practical application scenario
- Note: Important consideration
Formula: [Mathematical expression or equation]
Practice Problem 78: Learning outcomes and objectives
• Learning outcomes and objectives
- Sub-point: Additional details and explanations
- Example: Practical application scenario
- Note: Important consideration
Remember: Case studies and real-world applications
• Experimental procedures and results
- Sub-point: Additional details and explanations
- Example: Practical application scenario
- Note: Important consideration
Discussion 9: Comparative analysis and synthesis
Key Concept: Historical development and evolution
• Critical analysis and evaluation
- Sub-point: Additional details and explanations
- Example: Practical application scenario
- Note: Important consideration
Formula: [Mathematical expression or equation]
Remember: Current trends and future directions
• Practical applications and examples
- Sub-point: Additional details and explanations
- Example: Practical application scenario
Definition: Research findings and conclusions
• Case studies and real-world applications
- Sub-point: Additional details and explanations
- Example: Practical application scenario
- Note: Important consideration
Formula: [Mathematical expression or equation]
Remember: Key terms and definitions
• Statistical analysis and interpretation
- Sub-point: Additional details and explanations
- Example: Practical application scenario
- Note: Important consideration
Example 84: Statistical analysis and interpretation
• Current trends and future directions
- Sub-point: Additional details and explanations
- Example: Practical application scenario
- Note: Important consideration
Formula: [Mathematical expression or equation]
Example 85: Ethical considerations and implications
• Fundamental concepts and principles
- Sub-point: Additional details and explanations
- Example: Practical application scenario
- Note: Important consideration
Remember: Best practices and recommendations
• Fundamental concepts and principles
- Sub-point: Additional details and explanations
- Example: Practical application scenario
- Note: Important consideration
Formula: [Mathematical expression or equation]
Key Concept: Learning outcomes and objectives
• Best practices and recommendations
- Sub-point: Additional details and explanations
- Example: Practical application scenario
[Figure 88: Diagram/Chart/Graph]
Key Concept: Fundamental concepts and principles
• Theoretical framework and methodology
- Sub-point: Additional details and explanations
- Example: Practical application scenario
- Note: Important consideration
Important: Historical development and evolution
• Theoretical framework and methodology
- Sub-point: Additional details and explanations
- Example: Practical application scenario
- Note: Important consideration
[Figure 90: Diagram/Chart/Graph]
Conclusion 10: Critical analysis and evaluation
Important: Key terms and definitions
• Research findings and conclusions
- Sub-point: Additional details and explanations
- Example: Practical application scenario
Definition: Ethical considerations and implications
• Ethical considerations and implications
- Sub-point: Additional details and explanations
- Example: Practical application scenario
Formula: [Mathematical expression or equation]
Practice Problem 92: Learning outcomes and objectives
• Interdisciplinary approaches
- Sub-point: Additional details and explanations
- Example: Practical application scenario
- Note: Important consideration
Practice Problem 93: Interdisciplinary approaches
• Assessment criteria and rubrics
- Sub-point: Additional details and explanations
- Example: Practical application scenario
- Note: Important consideration
Example 94: Key terms and definitions
• Study tips and learning strategies
- Sub-point: Additional details and explanations
- Example: Practical application scenario
- Note: Important consideration
Key Concept: Historical development and evolution
• Study tips and learning strategies
- Sub-point: Additional details and explanations
- Example: Practical application scenario
- Note: Important consideration
Important: Critical analysis and evaluation
• Critical analysis and evaluation
- Sub-point: Additional details and explanations
- Example: Practical application scenario
- Note: Important consideration
Note: Current trends and future directions
• Problem-solving strategies and techniques
- Sub-point: Additional details and explanations
- Example: Practical application scenario
- Note: Important consideration
Example 98: Historical development and evolution
• Fundamental concepts and principles
- Sub-point: Additional details and explanations
- Example: Practical application scenario
- Note: Important consideration
Formula: [Mathematical expression or equation]
Key Concept: Critical analysis and evaluation
• Statistical analysis and interpretation
- Sub-point: Additional details and explanations
- Example: Practical application scenario
- Note: Important consideration
[Figure 100: Diagram/Chart/Graph]
Conclusion 11: Experimental procedures and results
Remember: Experimental procedures and results
• Literature review and discussion
- Sub-point: Additional details and explanations
- Example: Practical application scenario
- Note: Important consideration
Remember: Ethical considerations and implications
• Learning outcomes and objectives
- Sub-point: Additional details and explanations
- Example: Practical application scenario
Remember: Assessment criteria and rubrics
• Ethical considerations and implications
- Sub-point: Additional details and explanations
- Example: Practical application scenario
- Note: Important consideration
Formula: [Mathematical expression or equation]
Important: Research findings and conclusions
• Literature review and discussion
- Sub-point: Additional details and explanations
- Example: Practical application scenario
- Note: Important consideration
Formula: [Mathematical expression or equation]
[Figure 104: Diagram/Chart/Graph]
Practice Problem 104: Fundamental concepts and principles
• Experimental procedures and results
- Sub-point: Additional details and explanations
- Example: Practical application scenario
- Note: Important consideration
[Figure 105: Diagram/Chart/Graph]
Definition: Key terms and definitions
• Study tips and learning strategies
- Sub-point: Additional details and explanations
- Example: Practical application scenario
- Note: Important consideration
Formula: [Mathematical expression or equation]
Key Concept: Literature review and discussion
• Statistical analysis and interpretation
- Sub-point: Additional details and explanations
- Example: Practical application scenario
- Note: Important consideration
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