*** Ansel Adams, or Ance as those he knows tend to call him, is a bad man though he didn't consider that to be his fault. His father had been a bad man, his grandfather had been a bad man--hell as far as Ance knew he came from a long line of men were just a bitten rotten down at their core. Everyone that knew Ance knew he was a man who would never change, never give up his lifestyle, never settle down....Until Penelope Reynolds came sobbing into his life. Ance hadn't given much thought to offering this rich man protection as he took a load of stolen goods to market until he realized that the banging sound coming from the crate was a tiny little blond with pigtails, freckles and a bad leg. Suddenly he's struck with a choice. Save the girl and return her to her family or simply let life do what life does and chalk it up to bad luck for little Penelope--in the past the latter choice would have been easy, but not now. *** Audrey Reynolds had never been so afraid in her life. Her daughter has been stolen. Her daughter is all she has left in the world since the murder of her husband five years earlier. Desperate to find Penelope, Audrey enlists the help of U.S. Marshall Rodger York who also happens to be the man who's been trying to marry her since the day after her husband had been placed under the ground. They embark on a journey to find Penelope and Rodger has vowed to kill whoever took the girl away. But things go wrong and Audrey learns that the very man she went to for help might be the man responsible for every bad thing that's happened in the last five years...... Will Audrey find a way to survive but more importantly will she ever see her daughter alive again?

This story will become FREE on August 30th, 2023! Hudson Caldwell is being stalked, but the cops don't believe her. Can she unravel the truth before it consumes her? * * * * * Just when Hudson Caldwell's life is finally coming together, an unwavering paranoia threatens to tear it apart. Someone is following her - that's the feeling she gets every time she leaves her downtown Chicago apartment. After a failed attempt to file a police report, Hudson's stripper best friend gifts her with an unregistered firearm, but the weapon isn't enough to stop an attack in the middle of the night. When rookie cop, Myles Young, responds to a complaint of gunfire, he instantly falls for Hudson's quiet vulnerability and shattered past. He vows to keep her safe - much to the dismay of his case-hardened partner. As their relationship intensifies, the identity of Hudson's stalker slowly comes to light. But the closer Myles comes to solving the mystery, the more he realizes he's in over his head. WARNING: This story is a NA romantic suspense and contains references to mental illness and sexual abuse. Cover created by me, using MidJourney and Canva Pro. Down Came the Rain copyright © 2016 Darly Jamison All rights reserved. [[word count: 70,000-80,000 words]] Notice: This document is not authorized for upload or use with artificial intelligence systems or platforms. Any attempt to upload, analyze, or process this content using AI technology is strictly prohibited.

For a long time all he's ever known was loneliness and pain. That is, until he saw her. To him, she was the most beautiful thing in the world. From the shine in her eyes to the curve of her lips, he felt his heart beat a little faster whenever he saw her. She was clueless as to who he was and little did she know, he saved her life before. After waiting so long for her, he decided it's finally time for them to be together. "I will protect you from any harm should it come to you," he whispered. She looked away, struggling in the man's grip. "I hate you," she spat and with those three words, he felt his heart break.

What if you never had to feel ashamed of your darkest fantasies... because you were paid to act them out, on a stage? And not just paid, but paid very, very well... say ten thousand dollars per performance? Could you say no? And what if the owner of the Club With No Name is a charming young man in the most elegant suit you've ever seen? Is it a desire for wild adventure that brings you to the Owner? Or is it the fantasy that some day he will see you as more than one of his beautiful employees? Maybe see you as someone who can help him be less alone? The Private Party is a dark sexual thriller, set just slightly in the future. Do you dare enter?

"Didn't you know? The most terrifying monsters in life are the ones who walk among us." It was never easy living in a fucked up world of uncertainties. But the tides turned upside-down knowing that Castellone Signo had the power in him to control...words. Castellone Signo thought he lived a stereotypical and predictable normal life. Then, he decided to take a stroll one day and saw something that could build up a commotion. Trying to predict the outcome of it, he whispered. No one ever expected that something would hear his call, bringing life to his words. It caused a terrible accident which no one would ever suspect him of doing. Despite the power in his commands, there was only one person who could evade and counter his words through a demonstrative gesture, a kiss. Abrielle Lecsas was bound to turn him over to the underground institution that sheltered the gifted with unusual abilities. But none of them could have thought of the outcome the longer they stayed together. Completed © April 2020 OG Title: Death Sentence [PG 18+] Contains themes that may be unsuitable for immature audiences. ••••••• Para sa aking mga silent Filipino readers, ang nobelang ito ay nakasulat sa Ingles. Enjoy!

Previously known as The Good Girls Bad Boy. Highest Ranking: #2 in Short-story Michelle White, the 'good girl' next door, was anything but the cliche stereotype. She was more than that. She wasn't simple, or boring, or devoted to her schoolwork and her prestigious parents. No, she was damaged goods, on the outside she was yellow and ripe and in the eyes of everyone, she was the girl all mothers desired for their sons to wed. But on the inside, she was rotting away, blackened by her darkest desires that only come out to play when in the company of someone who battles the same crippling addiction as she does. She thought everything had finally gone back to normal after one sudden turn of events in her already unordinary life had taken place until she meets him; Mason Hunter, the juvenile delinquent whose form of art is damage. Loving and charming were two words you could use to describe Mason, but on a bad day terrifying and dangerous held as much meaning. Everyone sees an asshole who disregards people's feelings on the outside, but that's what happens when you look at the world through a colourful lens. No one could see the boy struggling to cope with his mental health on the inside, only the one damaging himself and everything on the outside. What happens when two damaged teens find their way to one another? Will Michelle's life finally be normal? Or will Mason poison her more with his toxic love, a love so unhealthy, obsessive and unnatural. . .no one dares to question it. Copyright©️ XFiction_GoddessX ™️2018 "Best book ever........ Made me cry numerous times and the ending God... 😍"-- dagheart "This was such an amazing book." -- Butterfly5678 "loved this and hated it but that's how good books should make u feel." -- astraca

***** MATURE CONTENT**** WARNING!! RATED R 18+ only This is a short, to the point book. I didn't want a lot of background and details. Just a satisfying quick read He is the definition of sex. Dark features, gauged ears, tattoos, and attitude. He makes my body come alive with just his eyes. I wonder what he could do with his hands.. His name is Devon.. And he's My brother's roommate...

Nicholas Adams has lived a life of abuse from his alcoholic father and sex addict mother. So growing up was tough. He makes sure everyone fears him. He refuses to get close to anyone. But, new girl Alice might be the one to change his plans. Alice navigates through the ups and downs of high school trying to hide her feelings for the cold and closed off Nicholas. Little does she know, Nick harbors the same feelings. As soon as Nicks eyes land on the fragile Alice, his heart desires her. But with so much baggage on both sides, could they really make it out of high school hand in hand? ~~ "I love the things you hate about yourself. And we're going to do this your way. If you're not ready I'm not either." My hands drop to my side at what he says and my eyes fill with tears. "Alice we don't have to..." His hand cups my cheek and I place mine over his. "I love you," I whisper and his forehead falls against mine. ~~ Highest rankings: #1 in badboy #1 in teenfiction #1 in possessive #1 in protective #1 in goodgirl #1 in insecure #4 in love #5 in romance WARNING: swearing, mature scenes, references and actions of abuse Posted: 5/17/20

"He takes pleasure in seeing me cry. As he walked away he gave one more blow. I think I heard a rib crack." - Eden Holland. 16 years old, a junior at Echo Wood Highschool. Her parents are divorced. Her mother left her with her abusive father When she was 6, he wasn't always abusive. She hates every morning and every night. She has many secrets. Will she tell anyone? Will she share all of her secrets? - Sage Reed. 17 years old, a senior at Echo Wood Highschool. Town 'bad boy' who was suspended for a year. He has secrets of his own. - What will happen when the two meet? Will there be love and freedom? Or will there be more hurt and damage done? - "I swear, I fall in love more with you everyday." He says before kissing me. - *Mature content*

☑️Completed☑️ ‼️MATURE‼️ 📚Part Of The Wattys 2022 Shortlist & Wattpad Editor's Choice!📚 ✨Rank #1 in Mature Romance - 28/10/2020✨ ✨Rank #1 in Office Affair - 30/12/2020✨ ✨Rank #1 in Mature - 18/04/2021✨ ✨Rank #1 in Adult Romance - 19/10/2022✨ ✨Rank #1 in Enemies To Lovers - 03/02/2023✨ ✨Rank #1 in NewAdult Romance - 19/10/2023✨ Ava Marshall is a quiet, friendly and kind-natured 24-year old, who keeps herself to herself and likes to lead a simple life. Working as a secretary for one of the biggest and most-reputable names in fashion, Victor Clark, Ava encounters some of the most conceited and egocentric personalities on a daily basis. She is a discreet, equable and modestly-dressed individual in an office of loud-mouthed, confident and beautiful people, all trying to work their way up the ladder in the fashion industry. As Victor Clark takes a step back from running things at the five-story office headquarters in central London, his eldest son Caden takes his place, a handsome but reticent man who catches the attention of every female in the building. Men in powerful positions like Caden have always been off-limits for Ava, as her good girl personality and sensible mindset set off alarm bells anytime a man like Caden is around her. However, now she is working for the son of Victor Clark, she begins to find her good girl ways being put to the test as Caden Clark sets his eyes on her and decides he wants to know more, leaving Ava struggling to resist his advances as she falls into a secret fling with her boss. Spending more time with Caden invites new feelings and revelations for Ava as she finds herself going against everything she believed about herself. The high of it all is an exhilarating experience, however, as Ava continues to defy her good girl instincts, will she lose herself completely?