In a world rotting from the inside, few know its cruelty better than Alatar Kane, a man even more ruthless than the age that forged him. Most know him as "The Unforgiven," a cursed man painted in the ashes of his past, or "The Beastmonger," an apex predator that cannot be killed, reasoned with, or corrupted. All society sees is something that is more beast than man. Few know the eternal struggle he faces to keep that beast in check, not only for their sake, but for his own, and eventually, for her sake. Idris can't remember who she lost, or the blood-soaked night that shattered her life, but the nightmare remains the same: a mask with no face behind it, a power that belonged to someone else, and her destiny held in clawed hands. Her own life has never truly been her own. Pushed around by corrupt elites and toyed with by the forces of darkness, she finally gets a chance to reclaim her life after an encounter with Alatar. However when the corrupt authorities of the kingdom of Desle find and arrest Alatar, the task of protection falls into the hands of the dragonhearted protector of Desle, Kai, a moral man forced into oath under an immoral crown. His hands were already tied, but in his task of protection, Kai finds that Desle has ties running much deeper and darker than he could imagine. The destinies of Alatar and Idris were intertwined long ago, and not entirely by choice. When a plot to resurrect primordial darkness from Alatar's own bloodline is set in motion, these two broken souls must meet again to stop it, and to fix themselves. However, with dark forces manipulating every move they make, their only hope may lie in the very thing Alatar keeps under chains. The beast must be caged to save himself...but must be unleashed to save them all.

"I will love you until the day I die. Even if my mind has grown old and I do not remember myself, I will remember you." ~~~~~~~~ Rhynys Jodan had everything figured out: a scholarship paid for by the Citadel, the incredible elemental abilities passed through the Jodan line, a dragon swift enough to take her across the sea to Lovander, and a place to learn among the most promising mages of her generation. The only thing she hadn't accounted for was Nedim Bhehle. A wealthy human with an innate, unexplainable talent for magic, Nedim has skipped years of schooling to join Rhynys's advanced classes. To Rhynys, he's an arrogant outsider who bought his way into a place he hasn't earned. To Nedim, she's an entitled mage whose famous surname earns her respect she doesn't deserve. They hate each other. But between magical exams, dangerous lessons, ancient ruins, and a rivalry neither of them is willing to lose, Rhynys and Nedim find themselves spending far more time together than either would like. And somewhere between the arguments and a magical quest, the line between hatred and something else begins to blur. Warning: this story contains mature content and is intended for a mature audience. Art by: 9eujang. #1 heterosexual 8/31/2027 #1 collegefantasy 9/1/2027

Andy realizes the hard way that he's too pretty for prison. Unfortunately he's already caught the eye of the most dangerous inmate in Third Block. [COMPLETE] Warning: Dark Romance, Obsession, Prison

When Arjun Mandal summons a demon, the last thing he expects is to come face to face with his dead ex-boyfriend. Four years ago, Teddy Nkhoma was killed by followers of a sorcerer threatening the balance between realms and was reborn as a demon. Though beings from the Realm of the Dead are not trusted even by the magical community in the Realm of the Living, Arjun knows Teddy too well to believe him evil. He knows Teddy is still the boy he loved, still his best friend. Defying his family's warnings, Arjun agrees to work with Teddy to defeat the sorcerer. As an ancient prophecy re-emerges and more than one realm is threatened, Arjun and Teddy must face their past, their present, and a future that might tear them apart all over again. GENRE: modern fantasy, paranormal, mxm romance TROPES: second chance romance, grumpy x sunshine, nerd x bad boy MIGHT BRING TO MIND: Harry Potter, The Raven Boys, The Owl House

Skye is dead. How she perished is a mystery. All she knows is that she is trapped in After, a makeshift city of souls surrounded by infinite darkness and terrifying monsters that tear ghosts apart. But while all other ghosts accept the eternity of darkness ahead of them, Skye refuses to spend her afterlife in a world without light. She knows there must be some way to escape the monsters that keep them all imprisoned and return to the realm of the living, and she's going to find it...even if she has to face the prince of monsters, himself. Skye risks her existence and escapes the walled city of After in search of the truth. Venturing into the black reveals untold perils, but that's not all. The Dark...and the dark prince, are hiding a terrible secret... 🔻🔻🔻🔻🔻 WATTYS SHORTLIST | 2021 WATTYS BEST COVER SHORTLIST | 2021 AMBYS FAVORITE - HORROR | 2024 Cover art drawn by me.

EVIL is just 'LIVE' spelled backwards... Grumpy × Grumpy Black Cat & Dobermann +++ When Avinash Vyas agrees to share a run-down apartment with a complete stranger, his biggest concern is surviving an insufferable roommate. Nicholas Damine is cold, secretive, and impossible to read. Avi is sarcastic, stubborn, and hiding a past he'd rather forget. They establish one simple rule: stay out of each other's lives. It lasts less than a week. A cryptic whistleblower. A dead best friend's final investigation. A trail of forgotten victims stretching back decades. As anonymous messages begin pulling them toward a conspiracy buried beneath one of the country's most powerful corporations, Avi and Nick find themselves chasing a truth someone has spent years - and countless lives - trying to erase. The deeper they dig, the more the line between justice and revenge begins to blur. Because some secrets don't stay buried. They bury people instead. +++ Recommended for ages 18+. Contains mature themes that are not appropriate for younger readers (violence, language, non-explicit intimacy). Updates: Complete ^^ First Draft*