Private investigator Alex King is on the hunt for Ethan Pierce, a professional gambler who vanished without a trace. The trail leads to The Black Key, an underground poker den where the stakes go far beyond money. As Alex delves deeper, they uncover a web of secrets and dangerous alliances. In a game where deception reigns and every move is watched, finding the truth could cost more than just the case-because at The Black Key, losing isn't an option.

When Maya Jefferson, a museum curator, uncovers a hidden link between a Benin bronze and her grandmother's cryptic journal, she is thrust into a dangerous web of stolen heritage, institutional cover-ups, and buried truths. As she unravels the artifact's shadowy past, Maya must confront powerful enemies, unravel family secrets, and face her own doubts to reclaim a legacy the world was never meant to uncover.

"The Last Astronaut" Commander Lila Voss thought she'd be returning to an Earth she recognized. But when she reemerges from a dangerous wormhole, she finds a universe abandoned, lifeless, and shrouded in the haunting silence of extinction. With only her AI, Helios, to guide her, Lila sets out to uncover the mystery of what caused humanity's downfall. Ancient distress signals, empty cryo-pods, and alien contamination hint at a horrific past-a catastrophe buried by time. As she journeys through long-deserted stations and desolate worlds, Lila begins to suspect that the disaster she's investigating has left her completely alone in the universe. In a race against time, Lila must decipher the cryptic messages of humanity's last days, track down the hope of survivors if any exist, and face a shocking truth that challenges everything she knows about the universe-and herself.

In a city where loyalty is everything and love is a dangerous game, two women find themselves on a collision course with desire. Elena, a sharp-witted hacker working for a powerful mafia family, lives in the shadows, distancing herself from the chaos of her upbringing. When she crosses paths with Valentina, a fierce enforcer with a reputation for breaking hearts and bones, sparks fly. Their chemistry is undeniable, igniting a passionate affair that challenges their loyalties and tests their resolve. As rival families close in and the stakes escalate, Elena and Valentina must decide whether to risk it all for love or remain bound by the ties of their treacherous worlds. Will their hearts triumph over the dark legacies that threaten to pull them apart, or will the seductive allure of danger prove too powerful to resist? © [2024] Myra Sinclair. All rights reserved.

Dr. Amara Blackwood, a determined inventor in Victorian London, immerses herself in her groundbreaking work with a glass skull that combines organic and mechanical elements. As she prepares for an upcoming gala, she confronts challenges of prejudice, ambition, and the mysteries behind recent disappearances, fueling her resolve to unveil the truth.

Most movies portray aliens as the weird ones, but what if we were weirder? Every short chapter showcases 6 college students and their alien friends, as they demonstrate how odd humans actually are compared to what Mother Nature intended. So sit back, relax, and learn that caffeine is supposed to be poison :D Update: 2/24/22 "Humans are Confusing" reached 1st in #humanspaceorcs. Thank you for all the support :D Update: 3/22/22 We reached 1K views let's go!

What does it really mean to be consumed by hatred? What does hatred become, if left to simmer too long? Born into the dregs of society and with a background drenched in the blood of her loved ones, fugitive and illusionist Corinne Loucair seeks vengeance against the powers at be in the colossal city of Port Creave-the King's Seat. With a reluctant ally bound by oath to support his new, powerful representative, Corinne claws her way up through the ranks and right into the King's Court. But what happens if the men and women in the King's Court are not the monsters she envisioned?

When a girl finds herself accidentally transported into the world of her favorite romance novel, she is pleased to find out that she's become the story's only sensible character: the unnamed coffee shop girl. Now with a front row seat to the romance, Megan finds that she just can't watch a dark and brooding hero awkwardly stalk his way into the female lead's heart. So she sets out on a mission: to reform him into a well rounded character capable of healthy relationships. But in the end, she may have gotten more than she bargained for.

A mission to colonize Mars goes horribly wrong.

Queen Artemis Nieves Elizabeth In the realm of Maharlika, where magic weaves through the air like whispers of an ancient song, Queen Artemis Nieves Elizabeth reigns as the sovereign of both blade and crown. Born beneath a celestial alignment foretold to mark the rise of an immortal warrior, she is a fusion of ethereal grace and unparalleled power. Legends say her bloodline is blessed by the Moon Goddess herself, granting her unmatched agility and the ability to command the enchanted blade "Lunaris Fang." Forged from a fallen star, the blade glows with a silvery light, its magic pulsing in harmony with the queen's will. It is said to devour darkness, leaving nothing but light in its wake. Draped in obsidian armor laced with emerald vines, Artemis strides through the ancient forests of her realm as both protector and avenger. Her presence bends the will of magic itself, causing nature to flourish or wither at her command. She speaks the language of the winds, her voice a melody that stirs the spirits of the land. Though she is a queen of unshakable might, Artemis's true strength lies in her heart. She rules not for conquest but for balance, seeking to protect her people and restore harmony to a world fractured by greed and corruption. The forests whisper her name in reverence, and the stars shine brighter in her presence. Queen Artemis Nieves Elizabeth is no mere mortal-she is the embodiment of divine destiny, a living myth, and the unyielding force that keeps the darkness at bay. Her story is sung in ballads and etched in the very fabric of the cosmos, a tale of courage, sacrifice, and unrelenting hope.