Inspired by the Vampire Diaries and Vampire Academy. Everyone says Isabel is a monster. Lisa isn't sure she's wrong. Set in the late 1990s, this dark fantasy psychological thriller follows, a girl recovering from a gunshot wound that fractured more than her body. Numbed by drugs and buried trauma, she's trying not to remember the past-or the woman who insists she's been lying about it. Isabel claims she was framed. Megan insists she's dangerous. Both say they're protecting Willow. As the adults wage a quiet war of truth and control, Willow clings to Arya, her best friend and secret vampire, whose own life has been shaped by restriction and fear. Their bond is intense, unhealthy, and necessary. When the weight of inherited lies becomes unbearable, the girls make a choice that changes everything. Some families are built on love. Others on denial. And some secrets don't stay buried. But denial has consequences. And some truths refuse to stay buried. In a world where vampirism is real, memory is unreliable, and love can be as destructive as it is protective, Colak Clan is a dark fantasy psychological thriller about trauma, motherhood, and what happens when survival turns into control.

In the year 2026, an alien race called the Zlocu led under the command of the bloodthirsty Emperor, Malgan Tomentradi, are waging war across the stars, believing that the era of peace was slowing down the next step of universal evolution. Now, they are determined to "awaken" everyone to let them know how peace made them weak. Recovering from a devastating global conflict, planet Earth took one of the worst hits from the Zlocu's onslaught. Despite the efforts of various governments, the Zlocu occupied 80% of Earth. Everything seemed hopeless until a group of celestial beings called "The Guardians" started to intervene in the conflict, spurred on by the discovery of the four physical incarnations that represent the principles of the Universe itself. All of them found on planet Earth, three Humans and an Alien. Now, these four heroes and other factions must work together to defeat the Zlocu Empire and Malgan's reign of tyranny. But more than war, they also must discover the meaning of being a hero and a warrior in the modern world, one in which Humanity may have lost its way. A tribute to the favorite anime and Science Fiction works of the 80s to the early 21st century, this is one tale to witness. ~Honors~ 1ST Place in Sci-fi category in the Purple Stars Awards 7TH Place in Sci-fi category in the Royalty Awards Cover by: Shrutiluvbooks #grandcafecommunity

By her eighteenth birthday, high school senior and preacher's kid Miriam Hodges makes a dangerous choice. She decides to end her affair with the church's head deacon--a man with a wife, a reputation, and no intention of letting her go that easily. She stands to lose it all: her family, her respect and the carefully constructed life she's always known. But staying means losing herself completely and that is something she refuses.

The sirens scream but we don't move, With nothing left to fear or prove. In the hollow dark of a world undone, Your pulse is the only war I've won. Two young souls finding meaning and life and discovering their relationship admist the burning town and black clouds. Please like my story after reading every chapter. Show your love to my story. Because I've participating for the first time. *This story is written for participation in Open Novella Contest and no earlier draft exist before 1st Feb . The story is based on prompts provided by the event .

By day, Anita Strasnova is a rising publicist. By night, she commands the stage as a blues singer in a smoky speakeasy. Independent and fiercely self-possessed, she thrives on attention without ever surrendering control. But when her new boss takes an interest in her career, and her body, Anita is forced to navigate ambition, desire, and power in a world where nothing is ever truly separate. This book is a dark romance and contains themes that may be disturbing to some readers. Reader discretion is advised. Content Warnings - Descriptions of Being Shot and the Use of Guns - Descriptions of Physical Harm - Dubious Consent - Explicit Sexual Language and Themes - Morally Grey Characters - Obsession - Possessive Behavior - Power Imbalance - References to Past Assault or Attack - Sexual Tension and Manipulation Dynamics - Violence - Weapons

In the markets of Persia, beauty has a price Priyanka learns this the day she is sold. Taken as a concubine by the feared prince Osman, she is forced into a palace where luxury hides cruelty and every smile conceals a scheme. Her only value lies in her beauty something the powerful men around her are eager to claim. Especially Zavier. Mysterious. Arrogant. Untouchable. He desires her not out of love, but out of rivalry using her to play dangerous games with the man who owns her. But courts built on power and pride are fragile things. And sometimes the quietest woman in the room becomes the most dangerous of them all.

One reckless morning changed everything. For Jaehyun, it was the moment he finally slowed down. For Claire, it was the moment she let someone in again. What began as a near accident became the start of something real, unexpected, tender, and true. "𝑫𝒊𝒅 𝒘𝒆 𝒋𝒖𝒔𝒕 𝒅𝒓𝒊𝒇𝒕 𝒊𝒏𝒕𝒐 𝒆𝒂𝒄𝒉 𝒐𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓'𝒔 𝒍𝒊𝒗𝒆𝒔?" They both said at the same time and bursted into laughter. Oh yeah, They did just crash in to each other.

Two Lives. A Thousand Lies. Nina left behind the shores of Carmel and the chaos of Los Angeles to chase the New York dream. Now, she lives divided between two worlds that couldn't be further apart. On one side is the whirlwind of high-profile Manhattan: she works for a prestigious agency managing the image of world-famous supermodel Sienna Fox-a reality defined by celebrities, glamour, and breathtaking luxury. On the other side is her "real" life: her lifelong friends and her boyfriend, all recent graduates struggling every day to find their place in the world. For six years, Nina has tried to keep these two universes separate, convinced she could belong to both without ever betraying herself. But balance is a fragile illusion. When the crystal kingdom of her career begins to shatter, her two worlds enter a collision course, dragging her into a vortex of secrets and poor choices. Between the blinding lights of Manhattan and the shadows of desires she never knew she had, Nina will lose her way. Trapped in a system that knows no mercy, she will discover that the line between loyalty and betrayal is as thin as a silk thread. And once it snaps, nothing will ever be the same. Because in New York, the truth is the only luxury no one can afford.

In the heart of Manila, beneath a flickering bridge, two lives collide. Kiano is clever and determined, dreaming of becoming a lawyer, a dream that feels impossible against the weight of the streets. Dax is fierce and protective, a survivor who has claimed the bridge as his own. When Kiano arrives seeking shelter, their worlds clash. Dax sees defiance and cleverness where Kiano sees survival, Kiano sees care and courage where Dax sees only dominance. Forced together by storms, street gangs, and the relentless city, they must navigate tension, trust, and desire. As rain pours over steel beams, Kiano and Dax discover intimacy in stolen glances, shared shelter, and quiet gestures, love growing in the margins of a city that forgets them. Even amidst hardship and neglect, they learn that connection can bloom, hearts can open, and hope can endure. Where the rain falls first, so do hearts, and sometimes, they fall together.

A story of 5 soldiers that strive to save their Captain, But are soon met with a devastating truth. Now the bigger problem prevails.