In the sleepy town of Ravenswood, a mysterious figure in a hoodie has been terrorizing the residents. But this isn't just any hoodie - it's said to hold an otherworldly power that allows the wearer to manipulate darkness and fear. When a group of friends stumbles upon an ancient ritual that unleashes the hood's dark energy, they're forced to navigate a world of supernatural horrors and sinister forces. As the hooded figure stalks them, they begin to uncover the dark history behind the hood and the true nature of the evil that's awakened. As the body count rises and paranoia sets in, the friends must confront their deepest fears and work together to survive the night. But will they be able to overcome the darkness, or will they become the hood's next victims?

In a world where immortals have grown complacent and demons rise with newfound strength, the prophecy of the Phoenix's return whispers across the land. The Demon King, Azgaroth, sealed away a thousand years ago by the sacrifice of the Phoenix, is awakening. The powerful magic that bound him is weakening, and only the reborn Phoenix can reinforce the seal and prevent his return. Ardara, a blind warrior raised by General Varek in the Kingdom of Tirathos, has always felt an inexplicable pull within her. Skilled in the art of combat and Chi'ra, a mystical energy, Ardara's journey begins when she learns the truth: she is the Phoenix reborn. As her powers awaken, so too does the threat of Azgaroth's release. Drawn to the Academy of the Ascendants, a sacred place for those with great potential, Ardara begins her training under Aresius, the God of War, who has descended to help humanity. Despite their divine differences, a bond grows between them-a love that transcends gods and mortals. But not all is as it seems. Seraphina, a rival at the academy, believes herself to be the true Phoenix, manipulated by the dark forces of Azgaroth. The immortals, once the protectors of the world, remain on the sidelines, leaving the human realm to battle the demons alone. As Ardara's destiny unfolds, she must confront the darkness within, face the trials of becoming the true Phoenix, and learn that the greatest power comes not from magic alone, but from the heart. The fate of Erethis rests in her hands-but will she be strong enough to face the ultimate sacrifice? Love, war, and destiny collide in this gripping fantasy, where ancient prophecies, betrayal, and the power of the Phoenix shape the future of the realm.

ambrose is a girl who grew with six siblings precisely two boys and four girls they were well off from the beginning but what happens when everything goes south in their family and Ambrose loses her virginity to her second boyfriend what happens when Ambrose two elder sisters gets married and her brother becomes gay what happens when Ambrose mom has to become an expensive call girl(slut)just to make a living found out in this story as Ambrose takes u on a ride with her amazing ad adventurous life story

A desperate sacrifice, a heart of stone, and a love that dare not speak its name." Book Description: In a world where poverty and desperation reign, 17-year-old Salma's life is a constant struggle. Orphaned by circumstance, bullied by her peers, and weighed down by her family's crushing debt, she's forced to confront the harsh realities of her existence. With her father's failing heart and mounting medical bills, Salma's elder brother Omar takes a catastrophic risk, stealing from the ruthless Mr. Armando Giovanni Paolo, the infamous Don of Italy's most powerful mafia. The consequences are dire, and Salma is left with an impossible choice- either surrender herself to the merciless Don or watch her family succumb to ruin. As Salma becomes embroiled in the Don's world of luxury and violence, she's subjected to psychological, physical and emotional abuse, treated as nothing more than a pawn in his game of power. Yet, despite the darkness that surrounds her, Salma's indomitable spirit refuses to break. Will the Don, notorious for his heartlessness, find himself transformed by Salma's unwavering courage and resilience? Or will his bitterness and anger consume them both? Genre:Young Adult, Romance, Mafia Fiction Themes:Sacrifice, Survival, Abuse, Love, Redemption Target Audience:Fans of dark romance, mafia fiction, and stories of overcoming adversity. Trigger Warning:Physical and emotional abuse, mature themes, mention of violence and depictions of violence, manipulation, forceful arrangements. P.S: this is my very first book and I'll love encouragement my dear readers.

History is the Chronicle of War, War is the Chronicle of grief, And grief is the Chronicle of Eridoria. Beyond the veil of sanity lies the fury of a Phoenix A story of trials and tribulations. A true test of will and courage. Vin, a brilliant and fearless warrior, stands at the forefront of the battle against the Eye of the Midnight Sun, a ruthless and malevolent organization that seeks to dominate the continent. With his exceptional martial arts skills and unwavering determination, Vin is driven by a strong sense of justice and a desire to protect his friends and allies from the Eye's sinister intentions. As the stakes grow higher, Vin must confront his own limits and push himself to new heights in order to defend all that he holds dear against the Eye's unrelenting darkness.

Celeste and Theo's lives are thrown into chaos when he discovers she's expecting a child just as their war with the Belrose pack commences and her hopes for the future leave Celeste desperate to ensure her mate survives his ruthless pursuit of the Old Blood title. Season 2 of The Dark Alpha *** The Draven pack is at the dawn of its war against Belrose to reclaim its Old Blood title, and soon, Theo must weather both loss and betrayal. Celeste, free of her troublesome parents, finds herself juggling a surge of leadership projects following the news of her pregnancy. Being pregnant in the midst of a war provides unique challenges, but Celeste must come into her own as both a Luna and soon-to-be mother. But the consequences of ongoing battles surface quickly. Leaving Celeste concerned not only for Theo's physical health, but also his lunar vulnerability. Reasons to end the Belrose war surface one after the other, yet Theo is determined to rage on until he takes Alpha Belrose's life. Celeste fears Theo's relentless ambitions will reap the greatest, most final consequence of all: costing him his life. At her wits' end, Celeste may have to take matters into her own hands.

Sheltered shifter Celeste runs away after disappointing her parents with another failure to secure a worthy mate bond, but she accidentally stumbles onto the land of a brutal Alpha in dire need of his mate; it just so happens that his soulmate is her. Season 1 of The Dark Alpha *** Controlled by her ambitious parents, Celeste's sole purpose has always been procuring a mate bond with a high-ranking wolf. Their pack's future Beta is her last chance to secure her family's name, but when Celeste's sister is mated to the Rowan Beta instead, a humiliated Celeste runs away onto unclaimed land. Her taste of freedom is thwarted the second she trespasses onto the territory of the enigmatic and feared Alpha Theo Draven. Though there is no more impressive mate than an Alpha, the seductive mate bond that solidifies between her and Alpha Draven only makes matters worse. Her family and her pack urge Celeste to leave her new Alpha mate, concerned for her wellbeing and safety, but Celeste can't seem to let the dark Alpha go, sparking a war with her caught in the middle.

Antique store owner Liz brings home a Victorian taxidermy hound from auction, unwittingly unleashing dark forces on her wife and son. ***** Nat Loman has finally married the love of her life, Liz, and is getting used to her role as stepmother to Liz's 5-year-old son, Liam. The Loman family runs a bustling antique business so they attend a sale where a striking, black taxidermied hound is up for auction. Liz picks it up for the business, but it ends up being stored in their home, where Nat notices strange things occurring. She quickly discovers the past residents had died violently. Then she hears from a friend about the myth of "the devil's dog", a hound that perches in the shadows, tearing families apart from the inside. Soon, people around the Lomans are dying, and Liz is changing, darkening. It's up to Nat to save the woman she loves from the darkness closing in, and to save Liam from danger no matter what she has to sacrifice. [[Winner of the 2018 Wattys "Hidden Gems" category]] [[word count: 60,000-70,000 words]]

Blayze Norman; A cold and ruthless CEO of Norman Enterprises has decided to take Caden Carter as his bride, not even the heavens was going to stop him. * * * Blayze Norman is the cold, ruthless and industrious CEO of the multi-billion Norman Enterprises. He's meticulous and calculative with his every step. The type to pay back what has been given to him. When he's informed that the debt a lesser company owes his has somehow strained the financial status of his even by the lowest percent, he's offered with the oldest alternative. Make the debtor's oldest daughter his bride and stand the first in line to claim all their properties. Unfortunately for him, the young bride-to-be is not as submissive as he would like. In fact, she's the opposite of what you might call the perfect wife. Soon, they're tying the knot followed by a series of comic events that escalates towards finding love and comfort in each other faster than the two ever expected. * * * THIS BOOK IS COMPLETE BONUS CHAPTER NOW AVAILABLE!

Book one of The Grey Billionaire Series Daniel walks, talks, eats, sleeps, and breathes arrogant asshole syndrome. He dated supermodels and famous celebrities, he never dates the same girl twice nor did he believe in the existence of love or loyalty. He's cold, nonchalant, and selfish. Little did he know that the minute he met Lexi Draya Fox he'd have to do some serious reevaluation Rankings: #1 viral #2 recommended #2 fans #3 innocent #1 arrogant #1 nonfiction #1 mustread From 11/26/2020 -