18+ | 2026 WATTYS SHORTLISTER | First Draft | Not edited. |"You gonna sit there all night?" Luka glances at me, smirking. I glare back. "I was enjoying the last few seconds of peace before having to spend an evening pretending to like you." "That's funny," he says, unbuckling his seatbelt. "Why?" I snap. "Because I was thinking the same thing." | The rules? Easy enough. 1. Pretend to be the perfect couple. 2. Keep it professional. 3. And whatever you do, don't. catch. feelings. Simple, right? Sofia Calloway never planned on going viral for throwing a drink in Luka Mikhaylov's face. But one video, one pissed-off hockey star, and one furious university later... she's suddenly stuck in a fake relationship with the guy she can't stand. He needs to clean up his image before the NHL draft. She needs the free tuition that comes with the deal. All they have to do is smile for the cameras, hold hands at the games, and act like they don't want to strangle each other. Then come the late-night arguments that last too long. The stolen glances that feel too dangerous. The moment where "pretend" starts looking way too real. Because when you break the rules, someone's bound to lose. And this time, it might be both of them.

𝐈𝐧 𝐰𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐡 𝐬𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐬 𝐚 𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐝𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐥, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐬𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐡𝐢𝐦𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐟. . . . . . . . . . . We've all heard the tales of good and bad, the tales of innocent deceit and her hero, the tales that despite their nature, show us the beauty in contrast. But it's the tales of pure evil that get swept under the rug. The tales of deception, where cruelty is rewarded. The tales that have you questioning who the real villain of the story is. There's a simple philosophy to most thing in life; two wrongs 𝘯𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳 make a right. So what ensues when you put two of the worst kinds of people together? Loyalties transfer, lines blur, and hatred ignites complete chaos. She's cunning. 𝘏𝘦'𝘴 𝘳𝘶𝘵𝘩𝘭𝘦𝘴𝘴. She's dangerous. 𝘏𝘦'𝘴 𝘷𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘰𝘶𝘴. She's evil. 𝘏𝘦'𝘴 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘴𝘦. Or so that's what we're told. The devil is always worse. But maybe, just maybe, she's the devil in disguise, playing his advocate... . . . . . . . . . . - 𝐃𝐚𝐫𝐤 𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 - 𝐄𝐧𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬 - 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞. -

[18+] When a broke, no-nonsense New Yorker, Georgia Whittaker, catches the attention of a golden-boy billionaire, Aiden Ashford, she's forced to choose between keeping her distance or risking everything for a man from a world that was never meant to let a girl like her in. There are a billion reasons why it shouldn't work but sometimes, all it takes is one.

Her life ended with fire and began with ashes. After a heartbreaking loss; Clara trains to become a knight with the General's help. After years of fierce training, she finally gets the title she so rightfully earned. Being a knight instantly brought many responsibilities on her shoulders, and they only got heavier with each passing day. She could succumb to the pain, or she could rise above it all. This is the story of Clara Lux-Virtus. This is how she became the warrior of Avelyn. {{TRIGGER WARNINGS:}} somewhat graphic descriptions of war, death, blood, injuries...etc. Feel free to ask me about anything that triggers you. [[FIRST DRAFT]] COMPLETELY UNEDITED [[If you want to become a beta reader for this book's semi final draft, please go to my Instagram @/ chatoyantminds and fill the form in my bio]] #3 in Warrior 20.6.2023 #2 in Warrior 12.10.2023 #34 in Featured 26.7.2023 #1 in War 6.7.2023 #1 in Wisdom 14.10.2023

This story shows, that the right man won't make you question if he loves you. He'll make you wonder how someone could love you that much. Story description: Seraphina Ravelle, the stepdaughter of Marquess Edric, grew up surrounded by luxury-but behind the mansion doors, cruelty ruled. Her mother, Isadora Ravelle, used her power to torment the Marquess's first daughter, Liora. Seraphina loved her sister dearly, yet she could never show it. Desperate to save Liora from their mother's abuse, Seraphina secretly forged a letter and sent a marriage proposal in her sister's name to the feared Grand Duke, Izek Viremont. But instead of accepting Liora... the Duke sent the proposal back-to Seraphina. Why would one of the most powerful men in the kingdom choose her? And what does the Duke truly want?

After 10,000 years perfecting a single pill, Bai Fanxian emerges from seclusion to find the world has moved on without her. Cultivation is now rare and weak, True Alchemy have faded into legend, and the modern world has no idea what masters of the past could achieve. Armed with ancient mastery and unmatched power, she'll remind everyone why "Alchemy Empress" was once the most revered title in the cultivation world. ---------------------------------------------------------------- You can read 30+ more chapters on Patreon! Rate/Review if you're enjoying the story Patreon: patreon.com/LittleKnight (Link also in my profile)

(Book One of Moonbound Bloodlines) She was told she was an orphan. An omega. Unwanted. But the truth was stolen-along with her future. Lark Everen has suffered every kind of cruelty in the Black Hollow Pack... except the one her heart still fears: rejection. She believes her mate will never want someone like her. Until the night two powerful twin Alphas show up, and everything changes. Secrets rise. Her wolf awakens. And the storm she was born to unleash finally begins. She was never meant to be an Omega... ✨✨DISCLAIMER✨✨ The Lost Alpha Mate is a dark paranormal romance that includes themes of emotional abuse, trauma recovery, violence, and intense romantic/sexual content between consenting adults. This story is intended for mature audiences (18+). All abusive behavior is depicted as harmful and is not glorified. All intimacy is fully consensual, emotionally rooted, and central to character development. If you are sensitive to themes involving power imbalance, trauma, or emotional manipulation, please proceed with care. Your mental and emotional safety matter. 💛 © 2025 Serephina Reyne. All Rights Reserved. This work is an original creation and may not be reproduced, distributed, or used without the author's explicit permission. This story is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places, and events are products of the author's imagination. Book Two is now posting weekly - Fridays. **Highest Ranking** #4 on Steamy Romance #16 on Prophecy #301 on Magic

He stared at the bodies on the ground , at the girl covered in blood . "you're late " she said standing up . her eyes narrowed at him and before she could process what happened a large growl errupted from the guy who stood in front of her. "Mine. " -------- Alpha Alexander was the future Alpha king of werewolf's , leading the biggest pack, Silvermoon pack . he took over the royal throne when he was only 12 . he is strong and the most feared in not only his pack but all the packs under him. one can say only a fool can think of crossing his way. but the truth is he secretly craves for his mate, his future queen and his pack's luna. Davina who was born in wilderness is known with the name 'night' . her beauty is the most dangerous weapon she possess .it was rumoured that she can enchant people with only her looks but no one knew how she looked as no one who have seen her is alive to tell the tales of her beauty . she stands high upon the dead bodies of those whom she killed . she is one of the deadly assassins alive and the only thing she knows is to kill what will happen when night is send to assasinate Alexander .... and what will when coming face to face with each other will left them with the only realization that the moon goddess have paired them together as each other's mate ? .... will night be able to complete her mission ? what will happen when the assassin whom Alexander is after from so many years is none other than his mate? will they together be able to win the upcoming war with rogues ?

"I'm going to erase and replace that man-every man-from your mind," Alexander's grip on me tightens. A snarl escaping his lips to remind me exactly what he is. "By the time we're through, I'll be so deeply embedded in you, you'll ask yourself whether you truly had real pleasure before me." I can't even help my gasp, "Oh my God." "This is where Hell freezes over, Sierra." There's a light click. "There is no God here." *** Cold. That's the only way to describe the Sierra Pack. A Pack known for its ruthlessness and brutality. But when you live so high in the snowcapped mountains, only the strongest survive. The only thing icier than their glaciers is their blood lusting Alpha-Alexander. Hot. Sierra came into her powers at an older age than any other Witch or Warlock. Her ability to manipulate fire has always been seen as destructive and chaotic. But Sierra has always found the beauty in the most feared. With secrets, customs, and traditions in the Sierra, can fire and ice learn to dance with one another? Or will the mountains prove to be too cold for even the hottest of flames? *** Works as stand alone The Wolves of Imperium Book #4 (Sequel to Rebelling the Alpha King) 18+ themes of violence and sex. You'll get a warning ;) #1 in Alpha 9/13/2023

A tale of supernatural, magical love and rival packs, In years, she transformed from a young girl to a strong alpha. A warrior. *** Ember Hemming. She took command of her pack as the only female Alpha at the ripe age of sixteen. She cares about her people, is fierce and has no interest in finding love as she fervently devotes her life to avenging her parents' death. So, how would she react when she discovers that the nastiest Alpha she has ever known and despised turns out to be her mate? Sebastian Knight. Considered a monster and a terror, he is a ruthless, cold, calculating Alpha. He finds pleasure in inflicting pain and relishes the screams of his victims. The world fears him. He strives to be the strongest and rule over the world, and having a mate is the last thing on his mind. Until he stumbles upon a very bold intruder who gives no damn. What will happen if these two hot-headed Alphas are thrown in together? ... there is bound to be a breach of the peace, but what else? Is their love doomed from the start? And not to mention that danger lurks in the dark, waiting for the perfect opportunity to strike back: the past she wants to deal with. Will she be able to avenge the person who ruined her life and find happiness with the man she grew to love, and at what cost? Find out by adding the book to your library!