They were warned never to enter the Valley of Blood. They didn't listen. Hired by the Romanian government to decode the past and uncover ancient treasures, brilliant cryptologic linguist Myskia Volen joins an elite expedition into the haunted forests of Valea Sângelui, a region whispered to be cursed. Protected by armed forces and equipped with the latest tech, the team expects ruins, maybe bones-not monsters. But something old and powerful watches from the shadows. One by one, the team vanishes-hunted by savage, bloodthirsty creatures who answer to only one master. Dracula. Awakened from centuries of slumber, Dracula is no myth. He's immortal, merciless, and more than just a predator-he's a prince bound by rage and heartbreak. And he knows Myskia. Not from this life, but from another. A soul he's yearned for. A betrayal he's never forgotten. Now, marked by fate and blood, Myskia is caught in a deadly spiral of obsession, secrets, and temptation. As Dracula stalks him from the shadows, saving him from the very danger he unleashed, Myskia must uncover the truth of their tangled past... and decide if he will run, fight, or surrender to the darkness calling his name. In a world where monsters wear the faces of lovers, the real horror isn't what hunts you-it's what awakens inside you.

Best of 2025: 50% Off! Sale ends on December 23 Falling for their opponent's outside spiker isn't a part of rookie libero Kaizen Reyes' plan. But when Kai discovers that Roen Alejo has liked him for so long, maybe receiving that facial hit from him before isn't that bad after all. *** Determined and innocent, rookie libero Kaizen Reyes believes in the power of manifestation. Whether it be through his studies or winning their volleyball games, as long as he sets his mind on it, he makes a way to make it come true. However, after obtaining a facial hit from Roen Alejo, their opponent's outside spiker, Kai's quiet world suddenly becomes disturbed. Through their constant meetings and communication, Roen is making him feel something he can't fully name, making him doubtful and confused. Now torn between confessing to Roen and keeping their friendship afloat, can Kai remain focused and keep his emotions in check? Or will he take the leap of faith and risk it all for the sake of love? DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish. COVER DESIGN: Louise De Ramos Published under Pop Fiction

A Steampunk/ Gaslamp Fantasy Romance set in the industrial revolution era of a fictional world. Magic, mad science, multicultural ambiance, and political intrigue all tightly laced up into one corset and powered by the steam of two romances - one F/M and one M/M. For mature audiences, 18+. ~~~*~~~ All creations carry a trace of the maker's ethereal energy, whether deliberately placed in the magical Artifacts made by the Alchemists, or unwittingly left in the handiwork of ordinary people. Kazia can feel that energy, in both machines and people. She may not be able to do any of the grand magic other Alchemists can, but give her a damaged machine and she can trace its energy to the problem, and know precisely how to repair it. She does have one other ability. One far more dangerous. One she will never acknowledge, and will never use. Fleeing her villainous father rather than becoming his pawn, Kazia finds a peaceful life on a farm in a neighboring country, where no one knows that she is the daughter of Prince Gorvan Devratha. But with war looming between her birth country of Valesk and her new home in Caedra, how long can that peaceful life last? She can be safe in the Caedran capital, among the Queen's Alchemists, but will anyone there trust her - especially the handsome but embittered Lord Kelvaran Meratha, who suspects Kazia's father of murdering his family? Abrizhen is Kazia's older brother. He does his best to play the role of the Prince's good son and heir, but when tasked with retrieving his wayward sister, he must return to the city he'd called home for many of his youthful years. There he'll have to reckon with his past, and finally choose between the life of a dutiful prince, or the welfare of his sister - and the rekindling of an old flame. ~~~*~~~ Please see the introduction for detailed content warnings.

#1 in LGBT 9/23/21, #1 in Horror 9/23/21, #2 in BxB 9/23/21, #1 in ZombieApocalypse 9/23/21 Killian's eyes flickered up to Jasper. In the afternoon sunlight, the younger man's hazel irises brightened into a beautiful, golden honey-brown. Jasper was speechless for a few split seconds, until he managed to make his mind work out what to say next. "We're a team. That means no man gets left behind. I'll come back for you, I promise." ________________________ Killian-Grey has survived on his own for five months since the world was taken over by the dead. Desperation drives him to accidentally stealing somebody's food. A plea for help after being stabbed is answered by Jasper Adachi, an ex-military soldier determined to save the innocent and bring Killian back to the safety of his group. The two make an unlikely pair, but soon realize their survival may depend on one another more than they had initially thought. When the time comes, will Killian join Jasper's group, or wander out on his own once again? The dead are dangerous, but the living are cruel. If the two are to survive, they'll need to learn to get along and stick together. Will they work as a team, or become one of the dead? Copyright 2020 © All Rights Reserved ________________________ *Currently being edited* ________________________ Since mock websites are becoming more common unfortunately, I have to give the disclaimer that this story is only being published on Wattpad, if you see it anywhere else let me know so I can warn my followers and also be aware that it could make your device vulnerable to malware. Story is not recommended for anybody under 17 years of age due to: • Gore • Violence • Strong language

[COMPLETED] When Eli found his boyfriend having sex with his best friend, he was shattered. Tyler and Tony were the only people other than his family that Eli trusted. But they broke his trust. They broke his heart into thousands of pieces. Eli lost both of them. They were the only people in his life along with his sister and mom. Now he was all alone. Betrayed and hurt. Heartbroken. But when Andrew entered Eli's life, he felt a bit happy. Like he could trust him. Share his thoughts with him. But is Andrew worth Eli's trust? Will Andrew hold Eli's hand? or will he leave him just like Tyler did? 🌿 This is my first ever book. Give it a try. If you like it, then comment and vote. If you find anything wrong with it, feel free to criticize me. Thank you.

| Novel | Version 1 ~ Published early 2018 ~ Burdened with undeniable romantic feelings for his best friend, Greyson feels as if his life has become a typical tragic story of a one sided attraction. For the most part, he's right as his love story is both emotionally draining and convoluted for a lack of better words. But neither of the friends anticipated that things would quickly escalate after a drunken kiss. ________________________ "My fist stung with a burning pain as I stood over Ace's unconscious body. A bit stunned yet remorseless as a multitude of gawking eyes bore into me, I was numb. And sluggishly turning to meet Greyson's watery eyes, it was as if my mind had turned to a word stealing mush."

James Inkwell volunteered to sign the sorbea perpetua or the perpetual service for the state. It was a decision to save his father after failing to earn their debt of 50,000 docents. Enter Prince Gregory IV. The crown prince of the current Royal family, is a spoiled, arrogant, and easily angered prince. Everything the prince wanted, the prince gets it. Working for the Royal Family is a tough job for James especially when the crown prince hates him so much that it makes him wonder, what the hell did he do? ---COMPLETED 05/11/2020

He stares at my face, analysing, calculating. He simply lets go of my collar and my head drops back on the ground. I groan in pain. With that, he stands up and brushes himself off, "You're going to be my personal bitch, pretty boy. You're going to assist me on errands, sell some drugs, buy me fucking coffee- whatever I want. If you don't do what I tell you to do, I will murder every person you care about, including the hobo back there. Do I make myself clear?" "Y-Yes," I reply hoarsely, standing up and cowering into myself. -•- Zackary Whitlock is an American college student stuck in a cycle of boring days, average grades and not getting laid. With his two wild, lively friends, he is shocked to realise how dull his life actually is- and how much he's missing out on. Only, he discovers this in the worst way possible: by bumping into a dangerous drug lord and burning his drugs. Subjected to blackmail, Zac must now try and survive in this criminal, alien world where street smarts are more important than book smarts, and reputation is key to breathing. Despite all this turmoil, Zac must also face something he never expected, as strange emotions start to surface between him and this deadly man. -•- W A R N I N G S •This book contains language, drug abuse, physical abuse and sensitive subjects that may upset the reader •This book is MATURE, therefore there will be sex scenes which maybe upsetting to the reader •I will not be putting warnings up before chapters, therefore please DO NOT complain

Ethan Clarke was always the kind of guy who put his feelings last. He always did what was told of him. Instead of majoring in art, he majored in biology. Instead of becoming a teacher, he became an ophthalmologist. He always seemed to suck it up and be content with the choices that were made for him. That is until he met Joshua Collins - the man who changed everything.

Alex has been looking for a sign from the universe. A sign to tell him that he needs to keep fighting. To live on for his brother who died in a tragic car accident. When Alex stumbles across a man in town wearing a blindfold, holding a sign that says, 'You are not alone. If you need a talk or a hug. I am here.' He takes it upon himself to approach the stranger. Was this the sign he has been looking for? - River has been a mental health advocate for three years. With his own demons battled, he takes it upon himself to support others. More specifically strangers. He has always found peace in helping those who suffer in silence. When River is approached by a man who expresses his depressive tendencies, he decides to take the broken stranger for coffee, out of fear of what might happen if he lets him go. River tells him to offload, release all the sadness and frustration he has into someone who knows nothing about him. But when he leaves, River can't stop thinking about him. It's not until Alex comes back a few months later to thank him for listening when he needed help the most. Alex has a lot to thank for his signs from the universe.