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On meeting him, he never thought that his feelings could drag him along like the sea's waves, that his world would change in a second. In the darkness, his mind repeats the moments in which their destinies clashed for brief instants, while his heart hurts…"

Ayla Winters – A 28-year-old young doctor who lives to save lives—not destroy her own future. Praised for her brilliance, Ayla never imagined her life would spiral after one dark night… with the one man she should’ve stayed away from. That man—Ethan Calloway—wasn’t just a powerful tycoon in California. He was also the husband of a top supermodel... and the father of the child now growing silently in Ayla’s womb, the result of a single night of unintended passion. One mistake. One secret. And now, one life Ayla must protect—even when the world stands against her. But as revenge, family, forbidden love, and buried betrayals begin to surface… Who is truly to blame? Who will survive when love is tested by ambition, pride, and sacrifice? And… Can a promise never spoken become the bond that saves them—or the one that destroys everything?

They gave me to the storm. I chose to become it. Amarin Stormborne was born under lightning that split the sea—and the village never let her forget it. Marked for sacrifice to the cursed Stormlord, she walks alone into the storm's teeth, wrapped in a veil she never asked to wear. But she is no offering. Beneath her skin, something ancient stirs. Torn from her world into a kingdom of cloud and ruin, Amarin must choose: Bow and be broken. Or rise — and become the storm they can never tame. Slowburn romantic fantasy. Elemental magic. Cursed kings. A girl who chooses herself. M.G. Loretail. All rights reserved. This work, The Storm That Claimed Me, including all characters, worldbuilding, mythology, and original content, is a work of fiction created by the author. Any similarities to real persons (living or dead), places, events, or other literary works are purely coincidental.

Maya Sinclair ruled Crestwood High—rich, beautiful, untouchable. Until the night they ruined her. Her best friend. Her boyfriend. Her father. New Year’s Eve: Vic cheats. Jackie betrays. Her father replaces her. Humiliation burns through her veins, but Maya doesn’t cry. She retaliates. She will not be the girl they destroyed. She will be the girl they fear. She changes everything—clothes, attitude, rules. Boys are games. Hearts are meant to be broken. Then comes Eddie Thompson. The quiet, infuriating, unshakable nerd. The only one who doesn’t fall at her feet. So she makes him her next challenge. 10 Steps to Tame the Nerd. Step 1: Find his weakness. Step 2: Get under his skin. Step 3: Force proximity. Step 4: Make him jealous. Step 5: Push him too far. Step 6: Make him fall. Step 7: Make him beg. Step 8: Make him hers. Step 9: Break him. Step 10: Walk away. But Eddie doesn’t break. He flips the game. The more she plays, the more she loses control. He sees past the act—past the reckless, flirty, untouchable Maya—straight into the shattered girl underneath. And for the first time, she wants to stop pretending. Then Victor Carter snaps. Her ex won’t be forgotten. Won’t be replaced. If he can’t have Maya, no one can. And he will burn her life to the ground to prove it. When Vic raises the gun, Maya finally realizes—this was never about taming Eddie. This was about surviving Vic. A game of obsession, manipulation, and broken hearts. A twisted dance between love, hate, and control. The line between desire and destruction blurs, and everything Maya thought she knew about herself, about Eddie, becomes nothing but a lie. Can love survive the poison of obsession? Can they survive each other?

“I would burn the world for you,” Tim whispered, his voice dark and terrifying. Aurora’s eyes burned with hatred as she smiled coldly. "You broke me... Now watch me destroy everything you love." She thought she escaped him. No. She only gave him a front-row seat to her villain arc. ....... Aurora Carter thought she had it all—a love built over three years, a home that felt safe, and a future that belonged to her and Tim. But all of that shatters when she discovers the truth: the man she loves is set to marry her own sister. Betrayed, humiliated, and left in the cold, she walks away—determined never to look back. But Tim isn’t willing to let her go. Not when she’s still his wife. Torn between a family that deceived her and a love that destroyed her, Aurora must find the strength to reclaim herself. As Tim fights against the forces that try to bind him to a future he never wanted, secrets unravel, and long-buried truths come to light. Was their love ever real? Or was Aurora just another pawn in a game she never agreed to play? One thing is certain—this time, she won’t stand in the cold alone. [Second chance romance]

You never belonged at Rose Quartz and Serenity Academy—an elite university reserved for the heirs of society’s most powerful families, a legendary group reigns supreme. But somehow, against all odds, you earned a place here. A scholarship student among heirs, prodigies, and the untouchable elite. And then you met them. The Thirteen. Thirteen men rule this school like kings—each carrying a name that commands respect, fear, and admiration. They are untouchable, their influence stretching far beyond campus walls. Wealth, talent, and status define them, but beneath their flawless exteriors lie rivalries, betrayals, and the weight of impossible expectations. Their word is law. Their presence is intoxicating. Their world is dangerous. "I should have stayed invisible. I should have kept my head down," you thought. But fate had other plans. Now, you're entangled in their lives—challenging their expectations, uncovering their secrets, and breaking the unspoken rules of their world. In the process, you will find love, face heartbreak, and be forced to answer the question: Can someone like you ever truly belong among The Thirteen? Or are you destined to be nothing more than a fleeting moment in their untouchable lives?

In the world we live in, unexpected things happen. Past events that are desperately hidden—past events that yesterday was fleeing from. Past events cling to the present and are difficult to let go of.

In the kingdom of Moon Aires, Kassandra Escalante. A bold and spirited lady general, shocks the court by asking the hand of the 7th prince Kalix Noah El Greco, known for being unlucky and cold-hearted. “As a reward, I will grant you a wish, General Escalante. Tell me, what is it?” “I want to be a wife, Your Majesty. I want the 7th prince to be my husband.” Despite their contradicting personality, Kassandra with her power of luckiness and optimism, dreams a peaceful life as Kalix’s wife. They find themselves drawn into a passionate enchantment fueled by their desires. Will their chemistry lead to the ultimate collision of luck and jinx? Or maybe… fate will have a different plan to two people who had promised not to fall with each other. Is there a happy ending when secrets were lurking around?

MATURE Life hasn’t been kind to me. One moment, I was a carefree eighteen-year-old with dreams of a bright future. The next, I was a 28 year old lady and my world went up in flames. literally. My mom died in the fire that destroyed our home, my little sister is in a coma, and my brother’s in jail for trying to keep us afloat. My dad? He left us drowning in debt and despair. I thought I’d hit rock bottom, but then I found myself working in a place where dreams go to die, doing things I never imagined just to survive. That’s when he walked into my life, Alex Romanov. Dangerous. Mysterious. And entirely out of my league. He’s everything I should fear, but there’s something about him that draws me in. Maybe it’s the way he looks at me like I’m more than just another broken soul. Or the way he makes me feel alive when I thought I’d forgotten how. But Alex has secrets, dark ones that could destroy us both. And as my past collides with his world, I’m left wondering: Can I trust the man who’s slowly stealing my heart, or will his darkness swallow me whole? This isn’t the life I wanted, but it’s the one I’ve been given.

Sophia de Santos gave up everything for love. She had thought marrying Alexander Reins would be the start of her forever. Instead, it became her ruin. Because not only was her dreams, her freedom, her future all gone with the wind. Also, on the day she was meant to share the joy of their unborn child, Alexander handed her divorce papers, and with them, the truth that she was nothing more than a placeholder, a shadow of the woman he truly loved. And when fate struck her down, leaving her broken and bleeding, he ran to that woman. Not once did he look back. But death did not take her. Instead, something else found her. In the darkest hour of her life, a stranger appeared, a man with eyes like obsidian fire and a smile that whispered temptation. Xander Nightshade offered her a contract marriage. No strings, no questions. Just salvation in the shape of a deal. Desperate and hollowed by betrayal, Sophia agreed. But Xander Nightshade was no ordinary man. His presence made her skin prickle. His words felt like spells. And his touch? A brand she couldn’t forget. She thought she was running from heartbreak… But she was falling into the arms of something far more dangerous. Because the man who saved her isn’t just powerful. He isn’t just mysterious. He is the devil himself. And he just made her his. Excerpt “You’re trembling,” he said, his hand just hovering next to my cheek, almost close enough to touch. “Are you afraid of me, Sophia?” I wanted to lie. I wanted to say yes, to give him the answer he probably wanted. But when I opened my mouth, the words that came out were softer than I expected, breathless. “No. I’m afraid of how much I’m not.” His eyes locked onto mine, dark and endless, like something dangerous but also... Strangely inviting like moth to flames. There was a twist to his lips, not quite a smile, but something that sent a shiver down my spine. Amusement? No, it was hunger. “You should be,” he said. But then, in that moment, I kissed the devil. And in the morning, I didn’t care anymore if I’d already sold my soul because if this man is fire, I've already been consumed. Burned.

Ayra Miller thought she had it all—Wealth, a loving husband, a loyal best friend, and a promising future. But when betrayal strikes from the two people she trusted the most, her world shatters before her eyes. Poisoned and cast into the sea, Ayra’s life ends in cold despair. Yet, a mysterious ruby ring grants her an extraordinary second chance, sending her six years into the past. Armed with the knowledge of her tragic future, Ayra must fight against the enemies she once believed to be allies and tread cautiously on a path filled with deceit and danger. However, she soon discovers that her actions begin to create a new future—one she cannot control and realizes that the gift of a second life comes with its own dark consequences. Can Ayra fight to overcome her tragic fate, or is history doomed to repeat itself once again?

follow a fae princess as she finds out that good and evil and right and wrong aren't at all what they appear

Yue Ling has never known power. Her cultivation was sealed at birth, and the world outside her secluded realm believes her nothing more than a joke—a useless girl born into greatness. But when a brutal ambush awakens a forgotten elemental force, her blood unlocks a destiny far beyond what anyone imagined. Bound to a mysterious ring and caught in the currents of ancient schemes, Yue Ling must break free from her family’s cage and face the world that never wanted her. In her path stands Xueyin, a master of the Void Element preparing for a sacrifice that may end everything. But fate does not ask—it commands. In a land ruled by elements, can the girl born without flame rewrite the laws of fate itself?

R18+ | Suspense | Thriller | Dark Romance In a world veiled by shadows and secrets, two dangerously powerful souls find themselves bound by more than just fate,they're tangled in a deadly game of seduction, deception, and destruction. Shante Jarret, a seductress forged in fire and vengeance, is no stranger to pain,or power. After surviving the brutal murder of her parents and a childhood tragedy that left scars far deeper than flesh, she rose from the ashes to become the enigmatic leader of a deadly underground society. Her club is no ordinary pleasure house,it’s a lethal fraternity of seductresses and male recruiters trained in the art of manipulation, designed to hunt and take down targets with ruthless precision. Their mission is clear: Hunt. Seduce. Manipulate. Play. Take Down. Targets must fall within three days, or the agent is executed. And one rule is absolute:Never Fall In Love With Your Prey. Shante never failed a mission,she lectures, leads, punishes, and plans with deadly grace. But when the high table gives her a mission she must handle personally,with a full 31 day deadline,everything changes. Her target; Madden Banks;a sadistic, emotionally detached billionaire with eyes like ice and a reputation darker than the stock markets he controls. No one knows what drives him, no one dares to dig too deep. A man of few words, many secrets, and a weakness,Shante entered the picture. *** Excerpt "Hello, I'm Te," Shante purred, her voice dripping with seduction as she extended a manicured hand. Madden's gaze narrowed, his eyes lingering on her face before responding, "Te, as in Tea?" Shante's smile faltered for a moment, her anger simmering just below the surface. But she quickly regained her composure, her voice taking on a husky tone. "No, as in Teeeeee... Short for Shante." Madden's expression remained impassive, his voice curt. "Madden." He turned his attention back to Tyra, dismissing Shante altogether. "I'll be on my way now sissy." He smiled softly. Tyra was about to whine but Shante did the whining instead. "C'mon, it's not so gentlemanly to go without at least taking us on a date." Madden's gaze was fixed on Tyra like she was the only one there and no one said a word. "Later,sis." He winked at Tyra. "What the f..." She scoffed,her eyes flashed with anger, her face burning with indignation,she had never been ignored all her life. That bloody bastard, it's not his fault,not his fau... === "Madd..." Shante hollered as she stormed into his glistening study,her eyes blazing with fury. Madden looked up from his desk, a hint of amusement dancing in his eyes and a sarcastic smile on his lips. "...are you fucking running mad,how dare you change my project to baby shark dudu,you have any idea how many nights that took me?" She spat angrily. "Leave my fucking space,get the hell outta my house and I won't be able to irritate you again." He spoke nonchalantly. Shante's anger boiled over, her palms slapping against his desk. "You can ask well bring it on, cause I'm not leaving even if it's burning to ashes..." *** Their dance begins: predator and prey, cat and mouse, master and mistress. But who’s hunting who? As days turn to nights and secrets unravel like bloodied silk, Shante finds herself questioning everything. Madden isn’t just cold...he’s layered,dangerous, seductive in his own controlled way. He awakens a hunger she’s never known. A curiosity. A longing. A weakness. And worst of all...a spark of love. The stakes rise. The rules blur. And the punishment for falling in love… is death. Did she overestimate herself or underestimate him? Will she destroy Madden Banks or will he consume her from the inside out? Will she end up being the prey, rather than the predator? One thing is certain: In this twisted game, the most dangerous threat isn’t the secret they keep...it’s the love they can’t deny.

Logan Hayes is trouble himself. The kind of guy your parents warn you about. Tattoos decorating his skin. He walks like he owns the whole world. The entire campus was wrapped around his fingers. Harper Reed hated trouble. As the dean's perfect daughter, she had to live a perfect life and get perfect grades. Until a viral scandal ruins Harper's spotless reputation, and she has no other option but to make a deal with the devil himself—Logan. She has to fake date him to restore her image. But he only agrees because she claims she knows what no one else should. Things get more complicated when , Damian , Logan's long-lost cousin, returns to take him back home. Damian is no different from Logan — tattoos on his skin and that same dangerous energy Logan held. Harper Reed now finds herself stucked in the midst of two devils, chaos and full-blown drama.

He kissed me once and disappeared. Now he wants to protect me—but who will protect me from him? Janica’s world came crashing down when she lost her mother to cancer, leaving her with nothing but a low-paying job and mounting bills. No family, no support—just a hollow existence. She’s long since given up on love, convinced it’s a luxury she can’t afford. Then, Jason stepped into her life. Dark, powerful, and dangerously charming, he offered her comfort when she needed it most. He kissed her, promised he wouldn’t leave, and then disappeared without a trace—leaving her heartbroken and alone, with only a memory of a man who had once been her anchor. Now, Jason’s back—and he’s determined to make things right. But his return isn’t just about rekindling their love. He’s a man marked by secrets, betrayal, and enemies that would stop at nothing to tear them apart. Jason will do whatever it takes to protect Janica, even if it means putting himself in harm’s way. But as the shadows of his past close in, Janica starts to wonder: can she trust him again, or is his love just another dangerous game? Betrayed once, can she ever truly heal from the wounds he left behind? Or will their love break her completely? As danger surrounds them and the line between protector and prisoner blurs, Janica is forced to confront her deepest fears—and the truth about the man she thought she knew.

When the crazy dangerous criminal code named Chaos was caught by the special organization, she willingly allowed them to arrest her without a fuss. Just like her code name suggested, she had caused havoc in different parts of the country and the world. Chaos had already guessed that she would go to prison soon. As long as there was food and clothing, she had decided why not stay in prison for some time until it got boring. And so, Chaos spent the rest of her years behind bars. Apart from eating, sleeping, weekly interrogations and fighting with other prison mates, Chaos who had been curious about life in prison found it to be very boring? But…she liked the peace that came with it. Unfortunately, her peaceful days did not last after she ingested poison from her food and she was very much aware. Did chaos die a sad death like that? No, Of course not. She dragged the person who poisoned her to her destination in the afterlife, hell. Unexpectedly, the hell for chaos was very different because she had transmigrated into a character in a novel that she stole from a prison guard. After understanding her pitiful situation, what was the next thing Chaos decided to do as an unfortunate character? Of course! She acted like her code name suggested, and caused chaos in her new life. She wrecked the entire plot! ****** WARNING: This book is not for the weak! Blood, and violence are heavily part of the story!

Ember, a quiet dreamer and newly enrolled college student, leads a life that seems simple on the surface—until the night she falls asleep and wakes up somewhere she’s never been, in a garden that doesn’t belong to her, under a sky that feels... different. There, she meets Dylan—a reserved and magnetic stranger who takes her in without questions, yet carries secrets behind his calm eyes. Every night, Ember slips into this unfamiliar world. Every morning, she wakes with memories that feel too real to forget. As emotions slowly bloom between them, their fragile bond is tested by jealous rivals, haunting pasts, and the strange force that connects their lives across impossible distances. The deeper they fall, the more dangerous the truth becomes—and some truths are better left uncovered. But fate has its own rhythm. And sometimes, love writes itself in the spaces between two worlds. "Beyond the Dreaming" is a captivating tale of romance, mystery, and self-discovery that will sweep you off your feet and leave you questioning the boundaries of reality. Prepare to lose yourself in a love story like no other—a love story born in dreams but destined to change the real world forever.

Lane Allen, an A-rank Guide, got injured on an emergency mission suppressing a dungeon break, and perished in his almost-lover’s arms. As the remaining members of his team continued to fight for their lives, in a fancy apartment in a distant part of the city, a young man opened his eyes. “Phew… That hurt like hell…” “It’s a bit of a shame to switch so soon… But I guess it is what it is.” “Anyway, who should I become next?” Actually, Lane Allen was not a Guide, but rather an Esper with a mysterious Plunder ability! It allowed him to possess other people’s bodies, and steal their awakened abilities. Keeping his real body safe, Lane could enjoy life to the fullest, constantly swapping identities, and doing whatever he wanted without ever worrying about the consequences! How great was that? Except… Damien Lennox grabbed Lane’s arm, and pressed him against the wall, his clear green eyes staring down at Lane intently, as if he could see right through him. “There’s no one else whose guidance feels so harsh and chaotic, yet pleasing at the same time.” It seems that Damien was somehow able to recognize Lane even after switching identities, and is unwilling to let him go? . . . Villainous protagonist who couldn’t care less (at least for now~) x Righteous love interest possessive of MC! Top x top :> #Guideverse #guide #esper

[Matured Content] In a world of gods and Faes. Isadora Skaldwood was born a Fae but of impure blood “mannfae” deemed an inferior creation of the olden gods. Yet at birth she was kissed by the goddess of life and blessed with the ability of a skin weaver, capable of healing any wound or affliction. Betrayed by her family, she's sold for gain, shipped across the world to a brothel, into the hands of a selfish businessman who exploited her abilities for years. Travelers come to this brothel not to lay with the rumored mannfae but to seek her abilities. But then everything changed when “He” appeared… Kraven Val Thrond, widely known as “The Reaper," a terrifying warrior feared by those who dared speak his name. Dangerously handsome, a presence identical to the god of death, silver eyes like the crescent moon—but a mind dipped in madness. Isadora despises him, not just for stealing her away, but for thrusting her into his world of blood and chaos. He’s insane! But that’s only the cherry on top, his obsession is wicked. But when he touches her, mix emotions and desires stirs, can a madman feel something? Of course not! He's more inclined to kill her than succumb to his desires. He has this "Thirst" and it triggers mostly toward her. Just a kiss is a clear invitation toward death and when he touches her... she might greet the god of death soon. Have the gods damned her again? They had thrown a Dark Fae toward her way who's obsessed with owning her soul. But in life, only a mate can claim another soul. ~ (Excerpt) "What do you even want from me?" Isadora asked, this time more desperate. "The answer to that question, love," he leaned more until their lips almost touched. "I really wish there was one," he murmured, before crashing his lips against hers. Sparks surged through her in waves, but she bit his lip, hard enough to draw blood. The action seemed to make him stop and she pushed away from him. Kraven licked his lips, amused and a maddening look in his eyes. "Go away!" she yelled at him, tears almost building in her eyes. Why was he making her feel this way? Hatred burned through her veins and yet torn between this was an undeniable pull. "I will, love.." he replied with a dangerous edge to his tone and an eerily glow to his silver eyes. "If you can outrun me, first..." he added, taking a step closer and she instinctively took one back. "Run, Isadora..." he growled, his voice raw and animalistic, like a beast on the verge of unleashing wrath. "...run!" ~ A/N: This is Dark Romance, don't expect a sweet ML! Extra Tags: #darkromance #slowburn #blood&gore #morallygreyML #medieval #warriors The cover is mine!