For five years, Marina believed love could be enough. She was not born into wealth, nor power, nor the glittering world of South Korea's elite. She was only a freelance graphic artist, living paycheck to paycheck, carefully stretching every bill, every meal, every dream. But then Troy came into her life-Troy, the untouchable son of a powerful chairman, the acting CEO of one of his family's companies, a man who could have anything and anyone he wanted. And for reasons Marina never fully understood, he chose her. He showered her with affection, warmth, attention, and promises that were never spoken clearly but always felt close enough to believe in. He made her feel cherished. Needed. Loved. So Marina gave him everything. Her youth. Her patience. Her loyalty. Her heart. She stayed through the quiet disappointments. Through the empty anniversaries. Through every moment she convinced herself that marriage was not important as long as they had love. But after five years together, even the most patient heart begins to hope. And at a wedding surrounded by Troy's friends, laughter, champagne, and teasing voices asking if they would be next, Marina finally allowed herself to believe that maybe, at last, it was their turn. She blushed like a woman about to be chosen. Then Troy laughed. "Marriage is out of the question." The words were careless. Easy. Like her hope meant nothing. Their friends tried to laugh it off, teasing him again. Five years was long enough, wasn't it? Surely it was time to settle down. But Troy only looked at her and said the words that shattered whatever was left of her. "Marina knows her place." And in that silence, Marina finally understood. Her place was not beside him. Not as his wife. Not as his equal. Not as the woman he would proudly choose in front of the world. To him, she was comfort. Convenience. A soft place to return to when he was tired of his own world. Someone he could touch, keep, and discard without consequence. Someone

COMPLETED. A university student. A professional hockey player. They've proved they can be friends. Can they be more? Although they're both in their early twenties and living in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, their lives couldn't be more different. Camille Riccardi is a university student who doesn't feel like she has her life together quite just yet. A scary thought, considering she's graduating in a few months. Taylor Hudson, on the other hand, is exactly where he wants to be in life. Drafted first overall in the spring, he's set to begin his first National Hockey League season with the Winnipeg Storm. When they meet through mutual friends, they realize that they may have things in common, after all. They realize that maybe they could be friends. Maybe they could be even more. But it's not nearly as simple as it all sounds. This is their story. Cover designed on Canva with photo by Jon Tyson on Unsplash.

When Ayla Moore buries her husband, she thinks she's already survived the worst. Five years in the shadows of the Berisha name have taught her how to move unnoticed, how vengeance is paid for in blood, and how to love a man she once hated. And while her marriage to Roman was never simple - it was hers. But now he was gone. His death should have been her way out. A chance to take her son and disappear into a simpler life. But the House of Berisha doesn't release its heirs so easily, so when the truth of her son's birthright comes to light, Ayla learns that her freedom was never hers to take. Now she faces an impossible choice: either marry her brother-in-law and stay bound to a world built on blood and loyalty - or lose the one thing she has left worth fighting for.

"please, I'm sorry, I won't do it aga-" She screamed "I know you won't doll" Lucian smiled "but bad girls needs punishment" August cried. Alexandar and Elijah smirked. ...................... The only thing that 17 year old August desired all her life was to turn 18 and leave the hellhole she has been surviving in. She had it all all planned out but everything got ruined when they entered and then she realized that it was worse than everything that she had previously gone through. They. Alexander, Lucian and Elijah. The three devils who were worshipped by women and envied by men but feared by everyone. They had it all planned out, get married for their business, conquer all big giants but everything crashed when they saw her in their own weddings. Who she was?? Their brides's sister

Helene has been in foster care almost all of her life, but everything is going to change now that she is finally being adopted. She can start fresh in a new state and leave her past of abusive families behind. She has no idea how much her life will change, however, until her adoptive mother warns her to lock herself in the bathroom of a gas station and stay there. Ignoring the warning, Helene returns to the car where two armed gunmen are waiting for her and her adoptive parents are nowhere to be found. Disclaimer: I do not own any of the photos, drawings, or gifs used

Abigail Winter thought she understood the risks of her husband's underworld connections, but when she finds herself in the middle of a foiled abduction attempt while she's seven months pregnant, her life as a Bratva wife to of a former enforcer begins to unravel. Tormented by her fear and crippling doubts, she confronts a shattering revelation that forces her to make an excruciating decision: to leave everything behind. Forging a new identity, she grasps at the promise of a fresh start, believing she's finally broken free from Ruslan Mikhailov's dangerous past, but some ties cannot be severed that easily. A year later, Ruslan Mikhailov stands in her living room -a man torn between his love and haunted by the choices that have dictated his life. Can trust be rebuilt from the ashes of betrayal? As they navigate a treacherous world of underground crime and personal reckoning, Abigail and Ruslan must decide if their love is strong enough to withstand the sins of their past. The Bratva Wife is a tale about second chances, redemption, forgiveness, and the price of one's past. It's the second and final instalment to Blurred Lines. Content and/or trigger warning: This story contains scenes of violence, abuse, sexual activity, abduction and questionable consent.

EPILOGUE WILL BE FREE STARTING JUNE 29TH, 2023! Diana wakes up in pain, tied to a bed and unable to escape. She's been trapped by a group of surgeons with a twisted passion and she's their next victim. ***** Diana Slater, a typical University student, wakes up in pain, tied to a bed and unable to see. After a mysterious figure, known only as Dr. Sweeney, nurses her back to health she finds out the truth. The Doctor has kidnapped her and given her a cat's eyes as part of a larger ploy to turn humans into collectibles. Now she's being trained by Ben, another patient, with the skin of a snake, on how to behave. Diana and Ben are forced to work together to try to escape the murderous doctors - until she discovers Ben might not be the victim he makes himself out to be. The only person Diana can trust is herself, and if she fails, her eyes won't give her another nine lives. [[Winner of the 2018 Fiction Awards for Best Horror Story]] [[word count: 80,000-90,000 words]] Cover designed by Holly Thurston

When Evelyn and her long-term enemy, star hockey captain Atlas, are forced to work together on a university media project, sparks fly as resisting their attraction becomes a far bigger challenge than their opposing opinions. Standalone in the Wellsfield University Series ***** Evelyn Hayes has hated Atlas Griffin, the golden boy of their university hockey team, since their very first conversation three years ago. To Evelyn, he's the womanizing, arrogant epitome of rich privilege and everything she despises. So when a university-funded media project for the hockey team throws her into Atlas' orbit, she fully expects them to be at each other's throats. What she doesn't expect is for the snarky comments and daring glares to turn into sparks of undeniable attraction. With Atlas' sights set on the NHL and Evelyn desperate to keep the media lead position she's worked so hard for, neither is interested in anything complicated. Soon, a heated one-night stand leads to an enemies-with-benefits hookup pact. But is either ready to face the consequences when the lines blur and strings start to get attached?

"My dad sold me to a pack of werewolves to settle his gambling debt." ❀ "I'm going to count to three," Logan growls. He doesn't have to say the rest. If I haven't come to him by then, he'll come to me... and I'll regret it. I know this game, and I know there is only one way it can end: with broken bones. If I don't come to him, his wolf will take over and he'll make me pay. If I obey, his wolf will still take over, and I'll still be the one suffering the consequences. "One," Logan snaps. A tear slowly rolls down my cheek and I dig my nails into my palm until they draw blood. More tears join the first and my lower lip trembles. I want Logan to see how much he's hurting me. "Two," Logan counts, gesturing for me to come to him. I know that he's filled with anticipation. He's hoping for 'three,' craving it. ❀ Three Books in One: Sold to a Wolf Pack | ✔ Saved by a Wolf Pack | ✔ Loved by a Wolf Pack | Ongoing ❀ A fake Omega: Saffron is a rogue, but when her dad sells her to a pack of werewolves, she also has to pretend to be an Omega. Good thing she has a plan: to escape the first chance she gets. A not so mean Alpha: Logan just wants to find his mate and his happily ever after, but instead of the perfect Luna, he gets a weak, frightened Omega. Good thing his dad has a plan: make everyone in the pack mistreat Saffron so she'll finally stand up for herself. An epic romance: Saffron and Logan are meant to be, but will they realize it before it's too late? Not everything is as it seems, and with an enemy threatening to destroy the pack, time is running out. ❀ 167,102 words ❀ Has been ranked #1 in: Werewolf, Paranormal, Romance, Teen Fiction, Humor, Fantasy, General Fiction, Action and even Vampire!

⚠️ MATURE⚠️ This story contains strong use of language and mature scenes. If you are offended easily do not read. •.• I snuggled into the comfortable warmth of the fluffy pillow as I was eager to go back to sleep. The fan lullabied me into a hazy state. Suddenly, a heavy weight landed on my waist, pulling me from the tired daze. I leaned up in shock as my hands flung forward defensively to push whoever was on me off. With a strong force, my shoulders were shoved backwards and into the mattress. Grunts of struggle filled the room as we fought each other. The offender grabbed my wrists and held them firmly above my head with one strong hand. Sobs of terror escaped from my chest as a thumb caressed my cheek to wipe away the spilled tears. "P-please let go of me," I begged, trembling. "You are so beautiful." A man's voice spoke, his large hand leaving my face and traveling down my body to squeeze my pelvic region. "Stop." I screeched, my demand ricocheting between the four bedroom walls. The man growled darkly. "If you scream again, I will kill you." I nodded keenly in response to show that I would not challenge his threat. His hand slowly freed my mouth, testing if I would disobey him. He reached into his pocket. A knife, zip tie, and a rag were all revealed. The view made me realize that this could be my last chance to get help. If I did not call out right now, he would take me. I would not make it out alive either way. I let out a bloodcurdling scream loud enough to wake up the whole neighborhood.