A deconstruction of dark romance set within a psychological thriller, wrapped in an erotic horror story, inside an urban fantasy setting, infused with sci-fi elements, and sprinkled with plenty of nerdiness. I can't guarantee you'll like it, but you definitely haven't read anything like it before. Fair warning - the erotic horror elements are pretty hard. ------ Samantha is ambitious, determined, and strong - a habitual overachiever. But happy? Never. She returns to her hometown and her old best friend, hoping for a weekend of respite, perhaps even a fresh start. Instead, she finds herself thrown into mortal danger, left hovering one breath from death. But survival is only the beginning. Saved by a man whose intentions are anything but clear, Samantha undergoes a procedure far worse than dying, losing herself, layer by agonizing layer. She awakens in the Bright Room reborn - a mystery, both to her captor and herself. To reclaim her life, she must confront impossible questions. Is freedom worth becoming a monster? Can she exact vengeance on the one who saved her? And does she truly want to? For you if you love: Strong, complex women who never back down; moral ambiguity; intense psychological drama; power struggles; trauma explored deeply; twisted relationships that make typical love/hate dynamics look tame. Not for you if: You're young or easily triggered - this story doesn't look away when bad things happen. Note: the cover is temporary, working on a proper one (though similar). ----------- If you are reading this story on any other platform other than Wattpad you are very likely to be at risk of a malware attack. If you wish to read this story in its original, safe, form, please go to https://www.wattpad.com/user/paleverse . Thank you.

Five hot guys. One murder. Time travel is messy, okay? They all have dreamy eyes. One has blood on his hands. Unfortunately, Fie's heart is really bad at math. In "Alive, If", Fie is just trying to survive college, falling in love, and figuring out who keeps moving her memories around like furniture-until a strange girl shows up claiming to be her future daughter. Her warning: one of them is going to kill you. Now Fie's stuck in a glitching reality, three suspicious love interests, one wildly unqualified time-travel mystery, and a past that won't stop rewriting itself. Think "Final Destination" tension, "Eternal Sunshine" mind games, and "The Notebook" heartbreak-but with more ghosts, more kisses, and more existential dread. Because this isn't just about surviving. It's about who you trust with your life- and who you accidentally fall for while doing it.

A guarded college quarterback's dark past resurfaces when classmate Elena Madison pierces his cold exterior, sparking a dangerous connection that could either redeem or destroy them both. *** Everyone at Ohio State University knows about Blake Andrews, the infamous all-star quarterback of the football team and rumored insomniac. Most refer to him as crude, egotistical, and cold. It isn't until he meets Elena Madison that his world is suddenly flipped upside down. She brings the dark past he has tried to keep hidden for years up to the surface, risking pulling them both under for good. Undeniable attraction radiates between the two clashing souls and he begins to wonder if she can save him from the darkness within him. He's never met someone with such an irritating personality; with her persistent desire to know more about him despite his exhausted efforts to push her away. She is about to uncover what's hidden under his rough and cold exterior-whether she's ready for it or not. After all, eyes are the window to the soul. *** "Thank you," he murmurs sleepily, raising his hand to bring it to my cheek. His thumb slides against my soft skin slowly, it burns hot at his touch. "For what?" I question, my eyes feeling very swollen and heavy now. He takes a deep breath and swallows. "For being my light." *** *MATURE* HIGHEST RANKINGS #1 in enemiestolovers #1 in collegeromance #1 in panicattacks #1 in badboy #1 in brooding #1 in enemiestofriends #1 in trauma #1 in grumpyxsunshine

Science Fiction story set in the near future, increasingly powerful solar flares are making the Earth inhospitable, Humanity is facing a crisis. Six characters, two timelines. Adam: Recently married, starting to work in a security detachment on the Jovan Moon Ganymede. Dirk: an agent for a mysterious organization Alice: An attractive asian journalist in her mid 50s Nadia: Administrator at a small university in Houston, who's father is the CEO of a large pharmaceutical corporation David: Brilliant young Scientist about to change the history of mankind Nia: A streetwise teenage girl with a complex past, her determination to change the status quo, and exact revenge upon those that wronged her leads to chaos

Her love is a weapon. It's killed before. And this time, she's sworn it won't happen again. Everyone at Blackthorn University thinks Kara is just another human girl juggling midterms, frat parties, and overpriced lattes. No one suspects the truth: that she's a Phoenix shifter, hiding in plain sight in a world ruled by werewolves and lycans. Even her closest friends don't know the fire simmering beneath her skin. But Kara isn't just hiding from them, she's hiding from fate. From the one thing she dreads more than anything else: her mate. She's done letting her love be a death sentence. She won't survive another loss. The scars she bears run deeper than flesh. So when Ryker, the dangerously magnetic lycan General, realizes Kara is his fated mate, she does exactly what she swore she would. She pushes him away. Again. And again. And again. But lycans don't walk away from their mates. And Ryker? He's dominant, possessive, and utterly relentless. He's a storm she can't outrun, a flame that won't go out. And every heated glance, every stolen moment, threatens to shatter the walls she's spent years building. As secrets ignite and her past begins to unravel, Kara must face the truth: Can she let herself love again, knowing it could destroy them both? Or will her lies-and the deadly curse entwined with her love-be the very thing that dooms them forever?

Powder could fix anything. Jinx left only wreckage behind. Zephyr never stopped loving her-no matter how much of her the world tried to erase. In a city choking on smoke, war, and broken promises, one fox will chase a spark - even if it burns him alive.

Julian has lost his mother and feels like he is no longer himself. His sanity slips away as he counts numbers incessantly. To hold on to what little remains of himself, he leans on his best friend-the boy with big brown eyes. Eduardo feels something different whenever his friend is around, but he doesn't understand why. His hands sweat, his heart races. Something deep in his conscience betrays him-he doesn't feel comfortable with these sensations. What is happening to him? Together, they search for answers to their doubts and inner conflicts.

What's worse: being an omega or being an omega at a school dominated by alphas? For Jaxon James and Andre Coalman, the answer is simple-double the challenge and hand it to the next unfortunate pair of omegas. Jaxon dreams of finding his place in the world while Andre demands the world make space for him. Together, they truly believe Pemberton University is their shot at something better. But life throws them a curveball, pairing them with rich alpha men. Problem solved? Hardly! With wealthy alphas come wealthy people problems - or whatever Uncle Ben said. Now, these two island omegas must figure out how to survive the hostile dynamics of their new environment, juggle their identities, and survive four years of university life-all while navigating uncharted territory. Welcome to Pemberton University. Chapter Lengths: 2K-4K Words