For as long as Ray could remember, she's felt as if she's been drowning in an endless sea, struggling to keep her flickering flame alive. An invisible weight that no one else seems to notice bears down on her, pushing her deeper into the abyss of her own existence. Yet amidst this suffocating darkness, he sees the dim flicker of her struggling flame. With her tiny fire teetering on the brink of extinction, she finds herself wondering just how much longer she can endure the relentless waves threatening to snuff out her tiny spark forever. ••• "Will you keep me safe, angel?" she asks without opening her eyes. I tighten my grip on her hand, "Always." "But you didn't, and something happened," she whimpered in her sleep. My eyebrows furrowed in concern, "What happened, Ray?" She's drifting back into sleep, and her words are barely coherent at this point. Yet, I manage to catch the last thing she says before succumbing to slumber. "Something bad."

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| Seeking Sawyer is a coming-of-age YA story about grief, healing, and the quiet power of being seen. | Sawyer Wright was never meant to matter, not to Malory Keagan. He was loud where she was quiet, and light where she was shadow. Yet when he comes back changed; quieter, colder, and a little broken - Malory starts to notice the silence that mirrors her own. She tells herself it means nothing - that it's not her place to care but some part of her does and maybe, for the first time, someone sees her too. "Some silences ask to be heard." | Copyright © 2025 E. C. Xalfa © |

Andrea and Andrew White are twins of kyra and Alexander white, the alpha and Luna of the lunar pack. They are not only tied to Ezekiel White, but they are also part of the royal bloodline. As Andrea turns 18, her senses start to tingle, and she knows that she is about to find her other half. What she didn't expect was to be soul tied to not one, but two supernatural beings. As the prophecy draws near, it awakens the supernatural elders who have been in a deep sleep. Andrea must make a decision- will she save all those she loves, including those who are fatedly hers, or will she sacrifice all that she loves? Only time will tell if Andrea is strong enough to face the challenges ahead and protect her loved ones.

He cracks open a half-smile, grabs me by my hips and pulls me closer to him; almost instantly I melt in his strong arms as if I were perfect for his body, "I know you feel the sparks too sweetheart, so when you're done playing house with that boyfriend of yours, head over to my place and let me treat you the way you should be treated." Scarlet was hooked on this bad boy Marine Ryan, but what's going to happen with the baggage he brings? Especially when he unravels her every needs. ***EROTIC STORY, CONTAINS MATURE EXPLICIT LANGUAGE AND SEXUAL CONTENT***

Isabelle and her daughter, Lucy, find refuge in a house haunted by memories of Isabelle's late husband, with the support of family friend Josh. Their unique approaches to grief intertwine as they unearth eerie secrets concealed within the house, unveiling a chilling narrative that Lucy captures through her haunting sketches. Lucy's Sketches blends elements of drama, mystery, and the supernatural. It promises to evoke laughter, tears, and the occasional glance over one's shoulder. Disclaimer: This is a work of fiction. Unless otherwise indicated, all the names, characters, businesses, places, events and incidents in this book are either the product of the author's imagination or used in a fictitious manner. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental. All rights reserved.

"So what do you want", I said, looking into his deep green eyes. "I thought it was obvious. I want you, and I'm going to get you". "And what makes you think you'll get me", I said, sarcastically. He looked at me with an amused smile. "Haven't you been paying attention Candy? I always get what I want". Candy is a just turned 18 year old highschooler on the verge of graduating when she meets and falls for one of the most handsome billionaires on the planet. The good news is that he likes her back. The bad news: he doesn't want a relationship with her. How long can she be involved with him without showing her true emotions? Or will he eventually admit his true feelings for her as they stumble through a relationship based on walls and secrets? Check out @AlexandraLing2000 for awesome book covers. Seriously, their book covers are awesome

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Single mom of triplets, Maggie James, has been through more in the past three years than most parents go through in their entire lives. Jax Knightly, the guy who's been trying his best to get a fresh start in the city /of New York. What happens when these two people with completely different backgrounds meet? More importantly, what happens when her kids father comes back in the picture?