Book Two of the Haunted Lover's Duo. "The paradox of vengefulness is that it makes men dependent upon those who have harmed them, believing that their release from pain will come only when they make their tormentors suffer. In seeking the Bird's death to free himself, Louie had chained himself, once again, to his tyrant. During the war, the Bird had been unwilling to let go of Louie; after the war, Louie was unable to let go of the Bird." -Laura Hillenbrand, Unbroken: A World War Two Story of Survival, Resilience and Redemption. In the wake of Malcolm's death, Slate attempts a shot at normality. He tries to cope, and hopes staying close to Eden will aid him in retaining his sanity. However, there just doesn't seem to be anything going right, and the hole that Malcolm left in his chest just isn't helping. He's falling, and he knows soon he'll hit the ground. He'll crash. During a raging storm, Slate finds the one light that might actually keep him going. The one light to guide him through the darkness of his life, to bring him back from the brink, and maybe even to finally forge some beauty worth living for. A nymph, half-dead in the middle of the road, so close to the end himself but somehow able to shift Slate's entire world into another dimension. A clearer one. One that he may just survive in.

In the magic-bound kingdom of Eldoria, power means survival. Nineteen-year-old Aiden possesses a rare gift-healing. To the world, it's a blessing, but to him, it's a curse. It's draining and painful, leaving him constantly exploited by those stronger than him. In a realm where magic is a weapon and kindness a weakness, Aiden endures it all by keeping his head down and his heart closed. But everything changes when a fateful encounter with a dark, enigmatic prince disrupts the fragile balance of his life. What starts as pure hatred between them slowly twists into something even more dangerous and consuming-desire. Driven by a restless curiosity to uncover the true nature of the power running through his blood, Aiden is thrust onto a journey that challenges everything he thought he knew about magic, survival, and the cost of a forbidden love.

When life gives you a second chance in a medieval fantasy world, make sure you revolutionize it. Getting hit by a truck wasn't on my post-graduation bucket list. Neither was waking up as Quinn Fairchild, the illegitimate daughter of a cruel lord in a world of magic and monsters. But at least I got some cool magical powers out of the deal, right? Well, sort of. Sure, I can create modern conveniences and heal people, but now I'm being married off to the infamous Earl of Norsewood-a man whose reputation makes hardened warriors tremble. Turns out this supposedly ruthless earl is actually a gorgeous, caring leader desperately trying to save his dying land. Armed with my 21st-century knowledge, a know-it-all magical creation skill, and a determination to build something amazing, I'm turning this medieval fantasy world upside down. One modern convenience at a time. Now if only I could figure out why my hunky husband keeps looking at me like I'm his personal miracle... The Modern Countess Series (formerly Apparently, I'm the Infamous Earl's Legendary Bride) is a fantasy romance series features a vivacious transmigrated heroine determined to revolutionize a medieval-like, war-torn world with her modern knowledge and magical abilities, alongside a hunky warrior-earl husband hell-bent on protecting his land and people while claiming his wife's heart. This series contains: • Slow Burn Romance • Kingdom Building • Magic System • Found Family • Politics & Intrigue • Food & Cooking • Slice of Life Note: A kingdom-building fantasy series follows protagonists as they develop and manage their domain, from humble villages to sprawling empires, while gathering loyal citizens and allies along the way.

Ceres was the villain in her half-sister Ciena's love story, doing everything to sabotage their relationship. On their wedding day, she arrived in a gown grander than the bride's, basking in the chaos she caused. But fate had other plans. Outside the church, a runaway truck barreled toward the crowd. She should have been safe-until she saw a little girl in danger. Without hesitation, she saved the child, only to be struck and killed herself. Instead of hell, she woke up as the widowed Empress of a crumbling kingdom-a woman with her face but none of her privilege. Once a spoiled brat, she now had to rule a dying empire. Could she rise as a true Empress, or was she doomed to fall once more?

My life has nothing important. My family never really look at me. When I feel like my life has no reason, I died and coming back to life in fantasy world. But why must it be a world of second gender?! Not to mention, I remember that I will end up dead! Just as if I will give up the life of being pampered and has a lot of money. In order to have a lavish life, I'm willing to become the villain!

Grief doesn't unchain desire. It only buries it deeper. Six months after the loss of her Dominant, Luna hides in a quiet beach town, chasing empty nights and forgetting what it means to feel owned, seen... or alive. But when old friends from the world she left behind show up unannounced, Luna is faced with a choice: keep running from her grief or return to the life she was trained to crave. Under the watchful eyes of those who once called her "his," Luna must decide if she's ready to kneel again-not out of memory, but for herself. The second collar isn't a replacement... it's a rebirth. Raw. Real. Sensual. A story of submission, loss, and finding your way back into the darkness you were meant to live in

❝Thaddeus Wraith had successfully destroyed the fortress within my head and scrambled my senses. Which was strange. How had I gone from fearing somebody, maybe even loathing them. To wanting to feel him against me, the heat that radiated off his body--for his lips to move against mine. I craved the chaos that we had together, and by gods did it intoxicate me to know that I had him. 𝒜𝓁𝓁 𝑜𝒻 𝒽𝒾𝓂. Every damaged, broken piece, every intrusive thought that came into his mind when those green eyes bore into mine. I had it all. ❞ ━━━━━━━━༻❁༺━━━━━━━━ Orion Vale was meant to drown when a storm took him at sea--but instead, a siren's magic spared his life. Pulled aboard Captain Wraith's ship, Orion soon feels an unexpected connection to the ocean...and to the mysterious force that saved him. As strange powers begin to awaken, he's caught between his shifting feelings towards the captain and this cryptic prophecy tied to his "curse." Lines begin to blur, and hate may turn into love. Torn between the captain's relentless hunt for sirens and his destiny, Orion must navigate a dangerous path where every choice could lead to betrayal or salvation.

Amira Castania never expected to escape the slums, let alone earn a place at Valor Academy, the most feared and revered elemental university in the realm. With fire magic she barely controls and a past she refuses to talk about, she arrives ready to disappear into her studies. Then she meets Drax. Powerful. Untouchable. Infuriating. And her new worst obsession. Magic simmers in every corner of Valor, but so do lies. As Amira digs deeper, she uncovers a truth buried beneath the academy's polished stone walls, one that ties her fire to a destiny she never asked for. Enemies become allies. Allies become threats. And forbidden sparks become impossible to smother. Valor Academy is supposed to make her stronger. Instead, it might burn her alive. TRIGGER WARNINGS: • Parental substance abuse • Child neglect and unstable home environment • Bullying, harassment, and emotional manipulation • Gang violence and criminal activity • Verbal sexual harassment • Physical threats and intimidation • Childhood trauma and emotional distress • Classism and social inequality • Adoption themes • Strong language • Smut and spicy scenes (consensual adult content)

Melanie Rivers has always been an outsider. even in her own family she was a loner. However she has a deep secret desire. one that fuels her life. The only issue is that she has no idea how to fulfill her desires or who to help her reach that fulfillment. Lucian Drakkon struggles to find a partner. One who is willing to adhere to the rules of royalty and to his lifestyle. pressured by his staff and his advisor, he leaves his home in search of a woman who will fit his desires.

KNOT HER SILENCE - Description Built for Silence. Marked for Ruin. She was meant to be invisible-hidden away behind locked doors and whispered lies. "But when the fire consumes everything - the house, the lies, the silence - what she was taught to believe burns with it. The Tribunal rules the world from the shadows-five ruthless Alphas bound by blood, by loyalty, by an oath that can never be broken. And now, they want her. She was never meant to be found. Not by them. Not by anyone. But fate doesn't care who's ready to be claimed. And once they scent her... She's no longer a secret. They see everything she's tried to bury - the bruises, the silence, the broken pieces." She's theirs. Because once the Tribunal decides to claim something... They don't just protect it. They possess it. By Nova Reign --- 🔥 Dark Omegaverse Romance 🔥 Five Obsessive, Possessive Alphas 🔥 Ruthless Power, Primal Instincts, No Mercy 🔥 Trauma. Healing. No Escape. ⚠️ This book contains dark themes, primal obsession, and morally grey characters. Proceed with caution. --- This is the toned-down version of KNOT HER SILENCE The full, uncut edition-with extended scenes, darker content, and explicit moments-is available exclusively on my Patreon. This version is formatted to follow Wattpad's community guidelines while still delivering the full emotional journey and character depth. You've been warned: once the Tribunal finds you... they never let go.