When Aria-cautious, composed, and done with playing safe-agrees to a blind date in a shadow-drenched downtown bar, she expects small talk and an easy exit. What she doesn't expect is Rafe: devastatingly magnetic, emotionally guarded, and carrying a storm behind his eyes. Their chemistry? Immediate. Volatile. Dangerous. One glance sparks a current that refuses to fizzle. But behind Rafe's charm is something fractured-something that bites when touched. And the deeper Aria falls, the more she risks burning. As secrets unravel and obsession takes hold, Aria is drawn into a world where every kiss is a dare, every touch a test. Rafe might be the escape she's craved... Or the fire that consumes her. Velvet Heat is a slow-burn erotic romance laced with suspense, dark desire, and emotional reckoning-where lust becomes survival, and surrender may be the only way out.

In a world ravaged by darkness, a glimmer of hope emerges. The Aurora Initiative, a secretive organization, has been working in the shadows to bring about a new enlightenment era. They aim to harness the aurora Borealis power and unleash a new dawn on humanity. As the last remnants of the old world crumble, a diverse group of individuals must band together to ensure the success of the Aurora Initiative. From the brilliant scientist who holds the key to unlocking the aurora's secrets, to the charismatic leader who must unite the factions, each character plays a crucial role in shaping the future. But as the stakes grow higher, so do the challenges. Powerful forces seek to extinguish the aurora's light, and the Initiative's members must confront their demons to save the world from eternal darkness. Will the Aurora Initiative succeed in bringing about a new dawn, or will the forces of darkness prevail?

In the dazzling city of Veridia, where reflections deceive and reality is a stage set for illusions, a crew of criminal magicians known only as The Anomalies are pulling off the impossible. Their heists baffle the police, mesmerize the public, and feed a media storm desperate for answers-yet all they leave behind are whispers and disbelief. From vaults that vanish without a trace to stolen masterpieces reappearing miles away, their feats defy logic and blur the line between trickery and truth. But as a relentless detective closes in, the Anomalies' carefully woven illusions begin to unravel, exposing a hidden world of magic far darker-and more dangerous-than anyone imagined. Step into a city where every reflection lies, every truth is suspect, and the greatest illusion isn't the trick you see-it's the secret you never noticed.

No distractions. No noise. No way back. Just you - and the one person who makes forgetting the world feel effortless. Because in the quiet, something real always finds its way through. When Angélique meets Richard, they're both aching for escape. From pressure. From expectations. From everything that keeps them tethered to lives that don't quite fit. One impulsive message turns into a weekend getaway. A weekend turns into a world of their own. A world where no one else exists. No noise. No rules. Just the sound of two people learning how to breathe again.

Ashwood is a city built on money, legacy, and lies-and Julian Thorne has spent his life trying to rise above all three. But when a forgotten myth erupts beneath the streets, he's forced into a dangerous new reality where power hums like electricity and truth can level a city. With political sharks circling, ancient forces waking, and enemies wearing familiar faces, Julian must fight a war on two fronts: the human corruption above ground... and the supernatural pulse beneath it. Secrets rise. Alliances shatter. And Ashwood's future may rest in the hands of someone who never wanted power at all. Welcome to Power, Privilege & Payback. Nothing stays buried here.

Arthur Finch died a bankrupt stockbroker at 25, the weight of his failure too much to bear. Now, he's inexplicably back at 15, armed with the devastating knowledge of his future. Can he use his past mistakes to build a different life, or will the ghosts of his financial ruin continue to haunt him?