A witch trial unfolds, driven by unreliable witnesses and mounting suspicion. It seems all hope is lost for Verando, already condemned by the relentless court. Nicolas knows time is slipping away, and if he doesn't act quickly, the person who might hold the key to the truth could be lost forever. He must move swiftly to save Verando and uncover the real story behind Helen-a mysterious woman who has appeared with answers he's not ready to hear. Helen claims she's from the future and holds a ring that Nicolas recognizes all too well: his own. Desperate and pressed by time, she pleads for his help, insisting she's here to change the course of history. But how could someone travel through time? It sounds like myth, an impossible legend. Yet, the ring is undeniable proof that her words may be truth. The pressing question remains: What does she want? Why has she come now? And what role does she play in the fate of Verando-and in Nicolas' own future? She's an enigma he can't afford to ignore, but everything about her presence feels like a trap. As the court's verdict draws near and the witch trial reaches its climax, everything Nicolas and his allies have fought to protect hangs in the balance. Helen's persistence suggests she might hold the key to something far greater than saving one person-perhaps the means to prevent disaster altogether. But with the seconds ticking away, Nicolas must decide whether trusting her will be their salvation or their downfall.

There was only one thing left for Nicolas to do: step into a role he had never meant to fill. A role thrust upon him, whether he was ready or not. As he stood on the edge of his new life, he'd never felt more himself, more powerful-and more terrified. In one moment, he would shed his past, leave behind his fears, and become the man the world needed him to be-the one who would end the divide and unite the kingdoms. Or so he hoped. For years, Nicolas had buried the truth of who he was. He had conformed to expectations-a king who never faltered, a good Catholic, a man of the people. But the man he truly was, the man he had long hidden, didn't fit into that mold. A short gay man who relied on knowledge rather than the blade of the sword in a world that demanded strength, masculinity, and tradition from its rulers was a far cry from the church's image of a king. Faced with the confirmation of his role, the expectation to marry and produce heirs seemed almost more terrifying than the war looming on the horizon. But what truly crushed him was turning his back on his relationship with the man he loved in favor of one that would satisfy the court. With battle closing in and the kingdom looking to him for answers, one wrong move could destroy everything he had worked to protect. The enemies were not only at the gates-they were in his court, watching for any sign of weakness. Yet, as the pressure of leadership mounted, Nicolas realized that the greatest threat he faced was not the war but the truth of who he was.

When unrelenting darkness swallows the country you love, and the people you swore to protect are slaughtered, what's left to fight for? The answer is simple-each other. Nicolas and his followers are forced into a final push to end this nightmare, but their resolve is shattered when Nicolas is captured. He is torn apart, both physically and mentally, pushed to the very edge of his sanity. The torture he endures is cruel and unrelenting, not just in the body but in the mind. The pain is overwhelming, but the worst wounds are those that dig into his soul-doubts planted, fears twisted, and the haunting whispers that claw at his thoughts. Every ounce of strength he has left is tested, and his mind might break under the weight of it all. Yet, even as his spirit is crushed, he clings to the only thing that keeps him from fully unraveling-the ones he loves, the promise to end this torment, and the undeniable will to survive. But as the mental torture intensifies, so does the pressure to make the most challenging choices of his life. Now, with the help of his followers, he must push past the shattered remnants of his mind and body, overcome impossible odds, and face the twisted mastermind who has tormented them from the start-the one who has caused all this destruction. There will be no mercy. The time for hesitation has passed. There is no more survival-it's them or us. The final confrontation is upon them, but is it truly the end? Or is it merely the beginning of something even darker, more twisted than they can comprehend? "Nothing is as it appears."

When a plan is revealed to eradicate the lycan scourge once and for all, the group is thrust into a maelstrom of impossible choices. Do they choose their survival or the greater good of their people? In a world on the brink of destruction, love and lust must be put aside. The weight of their choices could either pave the road to freedom-or lead them straight into the grave. For Nicolas, the stakes are even higher. He faces an agonizing decision: keep the book and do what he believes is right, or destroy it and risk losing himself in the process. The question lingers over him-will he be forced to become like his father to save those he loves? Or will he find another way to protect them without sacrificing his soul? The time for fleeing is over. It's time to make a stand. With annihilation looming on the horizon, Nicolas must decide whether to embrace his destiny or face the obliteration of everything he's fought to protect. The road to salvation-or annihilation-begins now.

Once the unseen, forgotten son, Nicolas Matesscu now finds himself thrust into the unforgiving spotlight as the soon-to-be King of Dezna. But the weight of the crown is a mere shadow of the guilt that haunts him-the heavy burden of his family's sins and the accusations that threaten to destroy him. All eyes are now fixed on him, and he soon learns that being king is not about wielding power. It's about the survival of his people. Nicolas has inherited a throne soaked in blood and stained with insurmountable problems. An Elven army marches ever closer from the north, and the possibility of peace has long since evaporated. The kingdom's future rests on his shoulders-and he wasn't prepared for any of it. He never asked for this-he never wanted to bear the weight of a fractured kingdom. To survive, he must convince the lycan horde that he's worth sparing. In a world where weakness is a death sentence, he faces a brutal ultimatum: unite with the most unlikely allies or watch his kingdom-and everything he's ever known-be torn apart. Nicolas must rise from the shadows of his past to save his people. He must prove to his enemies and allies that he is not the broken prince they expect him to be. Survival will demand more than just political cunning. It will require strength from places he never imagined, alliances he never thought possible, and a future he never wanted but might have no choice but to accept. To unite a splintered kingdom and rise above his past mistakes, he must become the ruler no one ever believed he could be-or lose everything in the process.

Nicolas Matesscu has always been the shadow of the Royal family-a son who seemed destined for nothing more than obscurity. As the youngest of the King's male children, he never quite belonged in a court built on raw power and expectation. With magic coursing through his family's bloodline, there was little room for the son who couldn't live up to their legacy, especially when it became apparent that he preferred men. But everything changes when he's chosen to wield the elements of water and weather, a birthright and a curse. In an attempt to carve out a place for him and meet his father's unyielding demands, Nicolas is sent to the notorious School of Solomonari, where only the strongest survive. Against all odds, he returns triumphant, a supposed master of his abilities-finally earning the affection and respect he's spent his life chasing. Just as his life begins to resemble something like happiness, fate deals a cruel blow. A savage lycan horde-composed of the very slaves his father created, led by the ruthless warlord Alpha-descends upon his family, leaving Nicolas as the lone survivor. Nicolas is taken prisoner by the man who tore his world apart and forced to become a servant himself. Now, his once-proud city teeters on the brink of ruin, and the forgotten Prince stands as the last hope for his people. But when the world turns its eyes on him, the truth threatens to destroy him: the dark secret that he cheated through school is on the verge of being exposed. Nicolas must tap into a power buried deep within himself to survive and preserve what little is left of his family's legacy. But the real question remains: is a legacy forged in blood worth saving, or has it all been a lie from the start? Content Warning: Alpha explores a harsh, male-dominated world where being a gay man is forbidden. The story contains mature themes, explicit scenes, crude language, and intense romantic relationships. For 18+ readers only. Please proceed with caution.

SOME STORIES ARE PAINTED, NOT TOLD. Leo R. Miller is a brilliant technical painter, desperate to prove his art is worth more than his famous last name. His first act of rebellion is a single, defiant brushstroke on the blank canvas of his future: moving out. Elijah Heyes is a gifted singer on a competitive scholarship, his music a sharp-edged escape from a past he wants to forget. Cynical and fiercely independent, he needs a cheap place to live and expects just another spoiled trust-fund kid. In a shared space charged with silent judgment and undeniable intrigue, they orbit each other. Leo is captivated by Elijah's raw, haunting aura. Elijah is reluctantly drawn into Leo's monochrome world, seeing the technical skill and the aching void where true passion should be. ~~~ A slow-burn, MXM romance about finding your voice in the silence and creating a love that's all your own. ♠️ Picture Perfect Series♠️ Book 1: Picture Perfect Book 2: Paint Me In Silence Top Ranks 🏆1 - #Close 🏆1 - #Selflove 🏆1 - #boyxboylove 🏆1 - #Adult-themed

Jasper Hayes was not planning to land himself in prison this week. But then again, he wasn't planning on being hunted by a literal mafia, either. When the mafia hunting his found family, his everything (GraveTech) is under attack. And all signs point to one man: Alexander Locke. Tech genius. Mafia prince. And oh yeah, the psychotic bastard who once kidnapped Jasper for fun. Alexander is locked up in a high-security cell... or so the world thinks. Jasper volunteers for a reckless mission: get arrested and uncover the truth. But what he finds behind bars isn't a prisoner. It's a king on a throne with guards in his pocket, secrets in his smile, and a terrifying obsession with him that never went away. To stop him, Jasper gets too close. To survive him, Jasper might get closer than he ever meant to. But when the Moretti family breaks Alexander out and takes Jasper with them he's thrust into the opulent, violent heart of their empire. To protect the friends he left behind, he must now aid the very family destroying everything he loves. Forced into a twisted alliance, Jasper faces an impossible choice: betray the man who values his chaos like a king values his crown, or embrace his new role and lose himself completely. Book series: ⭐Book 1: The Code Between Us ⭐Book 2: The Chaos and The King ⭐Book 3: Acts of Service (Bonus) Ranking 🏆 #1 - Prison 17/11/2025 🏆 #1 - Action-thriller 23/11/2025 MXM, mafia, action-thriller, Crime, revenge, Humour, comedy, redemption

This book is leaving Wattpad on August 15, 2026 *** Can a bond that has triumphed over blood, pain, and death survive the weight of a royal marriage, or will it wither away? ********** After winning the war and forming a reciprocal bond with Damien, the new Wolf King, Fenris thought their love had survived the gravest trial. He was wrong. As an Oracle once warned him that not all love can endure the weight of a royal marriage, the moment Fenris arrives at the Nocturne court, things begin to fall apart. Damien's hold on the throne is not secure yet, and his mother, the dowager queen, hates Fenris with passion. A blood plague threatens to wipe out the entire southern werewolf world, and many blame Fenris for the cause. Over and over, Fenris is told that he doesn't belong in Damien's world, but he refuses to back down, believing that as long as Damien still trusts him, he will carve out a place for their love in this gilded court of lies and invisible daggers. However, when a ghost from Damien's past comes back to haunt and test their marriage, Fenris isn't confident he will be the winner anymore. When all the skullduggeries and suspicions cast shadows over their mate bond, will their love persevere, or will it crumple like a sandcastle? Fenris: 27 years old Damien: 27 years old ___________ Book 3 of The Alpha Mate Series. Book 1 is The Wolf Prince's Rival Mate, Book 2 is The Wolf Prince's Alpha Mate There will be NO mpreg between main characters in this series. HE eventually. Updates every Wednesday, Friday and Sunday at 8 a.m. PST.

His face is so close, he can almost taste him. His fingers twitch, fighting the urge to grip his hips harder. He never imagined feeling this way about the boy. He tries to fight it, but it's nearly impossible. Something's calling to him. Something's gripping his heart, and tugging on it, pulling him toward the boy with an unknown force. ~§~ It's not easy being different from everyone else, or something your parents don't want you to be. It's not easy when you love someone everyone says you shouldn't. Diving into the world of homelessness at the age of 17 was hard. The streets weren't easy, but somehow the young 19-year-old still smiles. He takes an interest in Him. He takes Him under his wings, and gives Him a place to live. He's different from everyone. He doesn't look down on Him. Things become complicated... More complicated than either could have imagined. A life altering news is devastating, and the boy struggles to come to terms with it. It wasn't easy, but he made his pace with it. But will the man make peace with it? Can he let Him go?