❝Do you fear me?" he murmured, his lips brushing the nape of her neck as his hands slid up her trembling arms. "You should, Samantha. For I am Zagan.❞ Sam Jamison's world is unraveling. Plagued by recurring nightmares of a shadowy figure, she wakes each night drenched in sweat, her body marked with bruises she can't explain. The sense of dread that follows her is suffocating, and the line between dream and reality begins to blur. When Sam is thrust into a terrifying realm of shadows and despair, she's forced to confront a chilling truth: this is no figment of her imagination. Trapped in a cosmic struggle between Heaven and Hell, Angels and Demons, Sam learns that humanity is little more than pawns in their eternal game of power. And she? She might be the key to tipping the scales. Dark, seductive, and haunting, this is Supernatural meets Girl, Interrupted-a story of terror, temptation, and the fight to reclaim one's soul. 2nd Place Winner in The Butterfly Awards for the #paranormal category. Z a g a n Copyright ©2023 H.H.Cook ® All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced. Some Mature Content Full Book

James Redwood has always loved women and feared marriage. When his parents force him into an arranged marriage against his will, he finds himself engaged to a woman he cannot stand and powerless to avoid what he fears the most. His only hope lies in prudish Grace Follet, his unwanted fiancee: if she breaks the engagement, he will be free. But how can James make Grace break the engagement when she has everything to gain by marrying him and everything to lose by leaving him?

It took the Beasts mere weeks to overthrow the human government and eliminate most of the population. Those who survived were put into slavery, forced to spend their lives serving the royal families and wealthier Beasts. Adeline has been a servant for the royals for as long as she can remember. It's hard work, but she feels lucky to be born and raised in King Richard's kingdom. He's a kind ruler, and his humans are often treated well. King Heloix, on the other hand, is known for his ruthlessness. He has little tolerance for his fellow Beasts, and even less for humans. Rumors are that his servants are often killed as punishment for even the smallest mishaps, and to survive even a year while working for him is an accomplishment. When Adeline is transferred to King Heloix's castle, it takes him only seconds to recognize who she is to him. Will he accept her as his mate or reject her existence? ⚠️THIS BOOK CONTAINS MATURE AND TRIGGERING THEMES⚠️

Those who were taken... They never came back, dragged beneath the waves never to return. Their haunting screams were a symbol of their horrific deaths. Like shadows they lay in wait, the deep blue waters hiding them from view. With sharp claws they attack, Pointed fangs tearing into skin, Eager mouths devouring human flesh. Cally was taken, dragged under the water by one of the vicious creatures. But she was not devoured nor torn apart by ruthless claws--no. She was a captive. ~•~ Water instantly invades her senses. Her eyes sting, her lungs and nose burning. She thrashes, kicks, claws--anything to get away. Her efforts go to waste as her body slowly starts to shut down, the air in her lungs quickly being replaced by sea water. Cally is vaguely aware of arms wrapping around her waist and behind her head before she loses consciousness, submerged in darkness. And so she is taken. Another victim of the mysterious sea. 《Completed》 Subscribe to TheAllieL Patreon for exclusive stories and content not featured on Wattpad and to support future works and book publishing! - Free Subscriber Tier - Allie's Library - Tier 1 - $2/month - Allie's Journal - Tier 2 - $5/month Subscribe here: Patreon.com/TheAllieL

"Do you want to anger me, mate? Do you wish for me to bend you over this table and show you how much of a monster I can be?" In the northern mountains of Trellomar resides a kingdom that is cursed and inhabited by people imprisoned to turn into savage beasts once a month for all eternity. When young and naive Raena accidentally goes too far outside her village, she is met with the Cursed King himself, the one responsible for his kingdom's curse in the first place. Taken from her home and claimed by the Cursed King as his, Raena must adapt to a vicious world of dark magic and brutal secrets where nothing is ever as it seems. Raena was always told to fear the Cursed Kingdom. But there is so much more to be afraid of. ⭒ HIGHEST RANKINGS: #1 in Darkfantasy, #2 in Romance, #1 in Queen, #7 in Fiction, #1 in King, #1 in Lust, #1 in Lycan, #1 in Twistedromance, #1 in Dominance, #1 in Royalty, #2 in Adult, #2 in Darklove, #3 in Magic, #3 in Matureaudience, #4 in Dark, #5 in Curse, and #11 in Mate ⭒ This book contains MATURE CONTENT such as: cursing, violence, sexual content, and other themes that may not be suitable for all readers. More information can be found inside. Cover: @plasticparadox

Sigyn Minhadittr has grown up as a palace servant, personally assigned to Prince Loki. They're friends, confidantes, pranksters. But as the years pass and their friendship grows into more, trials face them at every turn. Loki's ambition, Sigyn's lowly position, Odin... And then there is Loki's fall from grace, quite literally. Sigyn faces her lover's trials with him, whether he wants her there or not. She stands by him even when she must tell him that he is wrong. She carries this burden willingly but there will come a time when her load is too much to bear. And then, it is Loki's turn to prove his loyalty to the woman that has sacrificed her life to save his. Special thanks to the_last_unicorn for their help planning this! Published: 3/22/2015 Finished: 5/6/15 Edited:

Cora has undoubtedly had a rough go at life. Having to support herself for the majority of her life, she finds that not only does she enjoy the thrill of thieving, but she makes a damn good one at that. One grave mistake later lands her in prison, and after four months she's summoned by the king who makes her an offer she can't refuse: rescue his daughter in exchange for her freedom and a bounty of riches, or, be executed. Ultimately choosing the daunting task, she's sent away with a small group of skilled individuals-a bodyguard, an assassin, and the king's dangerously handsome yet irritating son Crispin-on a mission into dangerous lands to retrieve the stolen princess in exchange for wealth and freedom. Now a published book on Amazon! 125,000 words Highest Ranking: #1 in Historical Fiction 1/28/20 #1 in Undiscovered 2/1/20 #1 in Quest 2/1/20 •11/10/20• 2/9/2021 #2 in Thief 10/7/19 #3 in Kingdom 4/2/20 #339 in Thriller 9/10/19 #652 in Love 2/12/20

When Helena finds a phone on the night train, she decides to text the first number in the list of contacts in order to figure out who it belongs to. ***** Helena Santos hasn't had the easiest life. At twenty-one, she's the legal guardian of her teenage sister, in the final year of her nursing degree, and working night shifts at her small-town's local bar. And things get a lot more complicated when she finds a phone on the train home and decides to text the first number in the list of contacts, in hopes of tracking down its owner. That contact? Adam Bauer; the charismatic, sweet, and refreshingly honest older brother of the person who lost their phone. As the two continue talking, they can't ignore the chemistry and growing feelings between them, but life is never that simple. To make things work, Helena and Adam need to juggle a troubled sister, a meddlesome ex-boyfriend, and one fat lawsuit - all intent on keeping them apart. [[word count: 40,000-50,000 words]] Content and/or Trigger Warning: This story contains swearing, mature themes, and sexual content.

In this kingdom, beauty means suffering. Ithena Avonstef is coming of age to eighteen, the bane of all her people's nightmares. Every year, the nobles, aristocrats, and royals - angels - descend upon their vast kingdom of Atellyn to choose the most attractive young men and women to accompany them back to the palace for their own lust and entertainment. Beautiful from birth, Ithena knows that she is bound to be chosen upon the threshold of her eighteenth year, but never had she imagined who would choose her: Crown Prince Stephen Luxev. Now, with a dangerous quest to kill the prince and alter the reality of everything Atellyn has ever known, Ithena must complete her task - before her heart falls to the prince's grasp. NOTE: resuming soon! Rewrite will occur after the first draft is completed

When Maya, a dark sorceress, discovers an ancient scroll in her search for ultimate power, she decides to kidnap a Cardinal Alpha known for his ruthless and brutal ways. And she succeeds. As he lures her into thinking that his power is in his blood, she embarks on the journey to activate the dark ritual lightly coated in both silver and gold. But just when she was about to attain all of his powers, Maya backs out due to a sudden and terrifying realization: she is bound and chained to Alpha Xavier Thaeos. Can she walk away with an addiction that is far more lethal than any drug on earth? Can she fight him and the call of his blood? But, most importantly, will he let her? . . . WARNING : EXPLICIT SEXUAL CONTENT, DARK THEMES AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE. The Cardinal Alpha Series : Book 1