The Beast Who Fell First Feared across all territories, Alpha Kael Blackwood is a ruthless and powerful leader who believes emotions are a weakness and mates are nothing but legend. Cold, untouchable, and unstoppable in battle, he rules without mercy-until the night of the Blood Moon Festival changes everything. When Kael catches a mysterious scent in the crowd, his world shifts in an instant. A young woman he has never seen before awakens something inside him he cannot control... his wolf recognizes her as his fated mate. But before he can understand what it means, an attack erupts. Assassins invade the festival, and the girl becomes their target. For the first time, the feared Alpha stands between danger and someone else-protecting her without hesitation. Now bound by fate, danger, and a connection neither of them understands, Kael and the girl are pulled into a world of pack wars, hidden enemies, and forbidden emotions that could either destroy him... or finally make him human. A story of danger, destiny, and a love the Alpha never saw coming.

In the golden haze of Los Angeles sunsets and the quiet ache of Seoul rainy nights, five dreamers find themselves living across the hallway from each other - and slowly becoming each other's safe place. Kim Jennie, also known as Kim Ah Reum, is a Korean-American visual arts student at Westwood Arts University (WAU). Behind her calm personality and camera lens hides a girl who secretly writes emotional songs she's too afraid to share with the world. She captures memories through photographs, film projects, and quiet observations - noticing the emotions people try hardest to hide. Across from her apartment lives x-treme, a pre-debut idol group under Hit Entertainment. There's Park Jae Won, the cold and guarded main vocalist whose lonely heart hides behind perfection and silence. Kang Min Woo, the introverted second lead vocalist and visual of x-treme who is terrified of failure. Lee Ji Hoon, the chaotic rapper who jokes through his loneliness. And Choi Sung Min, the youngest member fighting to prove he's more than "just the maknae." As late-night convenience store talks, rooftop conversations, practice room struggles, studio sessions, and campus festival nights slowly intertwine their lives, Jennie becomes more than just the girl next door. She becomes inspiration. Comfort. Home. But between trainee evaluations, hidden fears, unfinished songs, and dreams too important to lose, emotions begin to blur quietly beneath friendship. And for Jae Won especially- falling for the girl next door might become the most dangerous thing of all.

Sierra has spent most of her immortal life alone, having traded her soul for power two centuries ago. The initial thrill has faded into deep boredom-until she meets Nigel, a grand duke who is also her destined soulmate. There is a dangerous catch: the very demon who holds her soul has possessed Nigel. Driven by an uncontrollable, dark desire, the possessed duke hunts Sierra down. Forced into a high-stakes game of cat and mouse, she must find a way to exorcise the demon and save the man she is modernly growing to love. Her quest thrusts her into a hidden world teeming with werewolves, faeries, vampires, and literal gods. Join Sierra's thrilling adventure as she fights to reclaim her soulmate and survive a world of myth and magic.

Owned by the Wrong Billionaire ​Ruthless billionaire Aiden Blackwell lost everything in a devastating fire. When circumstantial evidence points to innocent artist Elara Hayes, Aiden bypasses the law entirely. He abducts her, locking her in his fortress to endure his vengeance. ​She was his prisoner. He was determined to break her. ​But the captive's terrifying courage only fueled his monstrous, possessive desire. Hate turned into a destructive claim that bonded them forever. ​One desperate night, she escaped-only to be involved in a car accident leading to losing her memory of the fire, the captivity, and the man who ruined her. Her mother lied, burying the dark truth. ​SIX YEARS LATER: Elara returns, safe and oblivious, with a son who has Aiden's face. ​Obsession ignites, but the past is a shadow. When the true killer emerges and targets his family, Aiden must face the devastating reality: he destroyed an innocent woman. Now, he must choose-reclaim his captive with tenderness or sacrifice everything to save the only thing he has left worth burning for. ​TROPES: Dark Romance | Captivity & Forced Proximity | Secret Baby | Amnesia Arc | Redemption Copyright © 2026 V.K. Thorn ​ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. This book or any portion thereof may not be reproduced or used in any manner whatsoever without the express written permission of the author. ​The unauthorized reproduction or distribution of this copyrighted work is illegal. This includes, but is not limited to, the uploading of this work to "mirror" sites or its use in the training of generative artificial intelligence models without the author's explicit permission. Criminal copyright infringement is investigated by the FBI and is punishable by up to 5 years in federal prison and a fine of $250,000.

Elliot Huxley is tasked to go undercover and find the killer of CEO Adam Delton--the head of the richest family in the country. But as he uncovers the Delton Family's secrets one by one, things turn out to be much more complicated than he thought it would be. *** Undercover Agent Elliot Huxley infiltrates the Delton mansion by pretending to be the bodyguard of the eldest son, Cyrus Delton. His task should be simple--find the killer of Adam Delton and make it out alive. But as Elliot stays in the Delton mansion, he discovers that the "perfect" family isn't as perfect as the public thinks--they are twisted, wicked and secrets run deeper than one can imagine. To be able to solve the case, Elliot must now follow the Delton Family rules: act like a saint, tempt like a slut, talk like a boss and kill like a gentleman. As his feelings tangle up with his task, can Elliot see through the lies and make the right decisions in time? Cover Design by Louise De Ramos

Sean Brooks comes from a long line of witches. But unfortunately, he doesn't have a spell that can help him with relationships. When Sean meets Nate and Kaiden and discovers that they are werewolves, his attraction to them turns dangerous... ***** Separated from his coven of witches, Sean must figure out how to use his magic in a way he never has, especially when he comes face-to-face with a man bent on destroying the werewolves that Sean has grown to call his second family. But will his self-doubt condemn both him and the pack to death at the hands of a true monster? [[word count: 70,000 - 80,000]] Cover designed by Stefanie Saw Featured in: *@Wattpad "Season of the Witch" reading list - 2022 *@Wattpad "Where LGBTQIA+ stories live" reading list - 2022 * @PaidStories "Werewolves and other paranormal stories we'd die for" reading list - 2021 * @Wattpad #Editor's Picks reading list - 2021 * @Wattpad #WrittenWithPride reading list - 2021 * @Wattpad #PrideatWattpad reading list - 2020 * @Wattpad #SomethingWicked reading list - 2019 Awards: * The Flavored Awards - 1st place winner in the Werewolf Category - 2018

Maya, a rising pop star known to the world as Eva Collins, was suddenly kidnapped by a mysterious investigation group led by the enigmatic Maizon. To her surprise, he invited her to join their investigation crew. As she embarked on this dangerous journey, Maya found herself drawn to Clark, her devoted protector, while also noticing his brother, Ryan. Though she had been engaged to Ken since childhood, her growing connection with Clark left her heart conflicted. Along the way, she uncovered shocking truths about her past, her hidden identity, and her real family-secrets that would change everything she thought she knew about herself.

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Two hearts. One choice. A love that changes everything... Samaira's life is perfectly planned - a love life, a peaceful future, and no space for surprises. Until Saaransh walks in. Until he falls for her instantly. Until she feels something she never expected. But love was never supposed to be part of her story. Now, she must choose: 🔥 Her secret feelings for one man.. Or the safety of an arranged marriage with another. In the middle of emotional chaos, heartbreak, and unexpected support from the one she almost pushed away... She discovers that sometimes, destiny has other plans. ✨ A beautifully intense tale of forbidden love, choices, and the magic of second chances.

𝐒𝐡𝐞 𝐝𝐢𝐝𝐧'𝐭 𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝... 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐢𝐭 𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐡𝐞𝐫. Valentina Santos never expected her life to shatter overnight. After her parents sudden marriage into the famous De Luca dynasty, Valentina is dragged into a world dripping in power, danger, and blood-soaked secrets. Overnight, she gains five stepbrothers-heirs to an empire built in the shadows. Beautiful. Untouchable. Deadly. And they hate her. To them, Valentina isn't family. She's a mistake. A weakness. An outsider who's seen too much. Because the De Lucas don't just run the city-they own it. Every alley, every deal, every whispered fear traces back to them. Loyalty is law. Betrayal is fatal. And trust? It doesn't exist. Now trapped inside a mansion that feels more like a prison, surrounded by enemies who call themselves family, Valentina must learn their rules fast. Speak carefully. Watch everything. Never show fear. Because in this family, love is a weapon... and survival is never guaranteed. The question is-will Valentina become strong enough to survive them... ...or will she be the next one they destroy? ╰── ⋆⋅☆⋅⋆ ──╯ 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐥. 🖤