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Thraxos by kealareads
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On his planet, women don't choose, they're chosen. When a male claims a life partner, it is final. Permanent. Absolute. Belle, a university student, travels to this uncharted world for research. But she's unprepared for Thraxos, the towering, pale-blue warrior who rules with unchallenged strength and sees her as the one thing he's been missing. He's never chosen a life partner. Never needed one. Until her. But Thraxos doesn't love the way humans do. His affection is possession. His protection is control. And Belle's fire only draws him closer. Now, caught in a place where her voice means little and her body is his to claim, Belle must decide: resist the darkness, or surrender to the one male she was never meant to survive.
Revenant, My love by Wicked_Cherry
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When Myra loses her most treasured possession in the dark waters of a secluded lake, she believes it's gone forever, but a cursed entity finds it and offers to return it to her for a price. Desperate to reclaim what she's lost, Myra agrees, never imagining just how binding the deal would be or how it would change her life forever. Will she regret the bargain that ties her to the enigmatic Adriel, or will she discover that love can flourish in even the darkest of places? Revenant, My Love is a steamy, spellbinding tale of love, redemption, and the transformative power of the heart. Perfect for fans of gothic romance and supernatural intrigue, this short story will leave you breathless and believing in the power of love to conquer even the deepest of curses.
Dark Desires: 18 + Short Stories 🔞 by AV-InkWhispers
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🔞 18+ Short Stories 🔞 ** Please note that my Short Stories contain explicit content ** Dark Desires: Tales of Obsession and Power is a gripping collection of erotic dark romance stories that explore the dangerous, passionate, and often forbidden relationships between powerful men and the women who defy, desire, or destroy them. From ruthless billionaires to mafia kings, rebellious heirs to deadly assassins, each tale delves deep into the complexities of love, control, and obsession. As the characters navigate the blurred lines between loyalty and betrayal, desire and destruction, they find themselves drawn to one another in ways that challenge their morals, their sanity, and their hearts. With twists of fate, intense chemistry, and a sense of danger lurking at every turn, this series uncovers the dark truths hidden beneath power, wealth, and love.
The Alpha's Curse (Shadows of Vaelderen 1) by penelopewraith
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Lily Breighton will do anything to save her dying father. Even trespass in forbidden werewolf territory to find a legendary healing flower. But when she's caught by the territory's cursed alpha, she strikes a dangerous bargain: one year as his pack's healer in exchange for the cure. As Lily works to ease the pack's suffering, the line between healer and patient begins to blur, and she discovers that breaking a blood curse might cost her more than just her freedom-it might cost her heart.
The Mate Inside Me by CherryBerry63
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What if a girl had a male wolf trapped inside of her? What if that wolf was her mate? * * * "I live inside you, Thea. My soul has resided inside you for years." "I-I don't get what you're saying." I was stumbling to find the right words. "You weren't breathing at the time of your birth. At the same moment, I was losing consciousness, going into what you can refer as hibernation to recuperate from the toll the war had taken on my body. Leaving this kingdom without a functioning king right after the battle was not safe, so I decided on transferring the king's crest to you. I guess something wrong happened considering how instead of the crest, part of my soul got shifted to you." "Come out." The burning pain in my chest I had come to hate returned the moment I said those words. It was followed by painful heaving for a minute or two before my back arched and I felt something clawing its way out of my chest. If I had blinked for even one second, I'd have missed the moment when a burst of light came out of my chest taking all my pain away with it. Next thing I know, a humongous black wolf was towering over me proudly. "Don't make a habit of it. I'm not strong enough to gain a perceptible form at will. For now, I can only materialize before you on full moons." He was saying this in my head as well yet somehow he felt closer to me than before. Swallowing nervously, I reached out to touch the side of his wolf's head. The second my skin made contact with his fur, tingles started erupting on my palm reaching all the way up to my neck, "Why do I feel this pull towards you?" "It's because we share souls, just as mates do." "Are you my mate then?" What I heard next made my blood run cold, "A king can never have a mate, Thea." ~I don't own the picture used in the cover.~
The Cursed Lamb by Author_Imminence
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Being thrown to the wolves is a death sentence. Adalia knows that all too well, since she witnessed her own father being slaughtered in that same unmerciful way. Living life as a meek slave in a kingdom full of royals, Adalia has no rights and is treated no better than dirt itself. So when she's accused of a crime she committed out of fear, she is punished. Her sentence? Being thrown to the wolves. But things are not as all as they seem in a world oblivious to the hidden creatures around them..... *Cover by Van's Covers
𝐒𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐑𝐎𝐖 (𝟏) | 𝟏𝟖+ by ivyandisles
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[COMPLETED] Elowen Neverclove shouldn't be alive. The last of the wyng, she believed she could stay hidden until her dying breath. But safety is a luxury she can no longer afford. Captured by iron chains that promise only pain and death, Elowen is thrust into a world that's been overrun by darkness. To make it worse, she's suddenly bound to an alpha were, something she never wanted, nor did she ask for. Morrow Killian's world is crumbling, and he's willing to tear the world apart to stop it. Across the seven provinces, the blight wreaks havoc, rooting its way deep within his city's walls. With the disease spreading, Morrow's only goal is to protect everything that belongs to him. But when fate forces Elowen into his life, she becomes a distraction that'll certainly take him down. Bound by fate, Morrow and Elowen will discover how cruel their tether to one another can be as their lives swing on a penduleum of death and ash. [BOOK ONE OF THE CURSED WINGS SERIES]
Sugar And Ice by batty68
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Visiting her friend in another country, something she's only read became her reality.
Just A Taste | BOOK 1 The Night Lords Series by inkedNgreen
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He lowers his face, tickling my neck with the tip of his nose as he moves it up and down, inhaling deeply. A voracious growl rumbles deep from within his chest and I whimper again. "Just a taste will do but," he nips my neck. "I can't promise I'll be able to control myself." His hold on me tightens. Panic claws its way into my chest making my heart beat erratically. What did he mean by 'play games with me later?' Did he plan on taking me somewhere? Does that mean he wants to make my life a living hell until he's satisfied before giving me a long, torturous death? He didn't seem like the type to make it quick. I can feel his mouth on my neck. Tears start trickling down my face as I brace myself for the pain that I'm sure to feel. His lips part, teeth grazing me. I squeeze my eyes shut. Isabelle Grace is torn from hiding and thrown into a life of lust, fear, and hunger. Humanity has been enslaved by vampires and now, after three years of isolation, she must face the worst of them. A vampire has discovered her and he has no intention of ever letting her go. Suddenly, Isabelle finds herself questioning who she is as her body and mind fall victim beneath silver eyes and a hypnotic voice. As the immortal world begins to drag her deeper within its dark depths, her past resurfaces to bring old scars to the surface. Should she chase after something that could very well lead her back to the monster that nearly killed her three years ago? The same monster that murdered her family? Or should she just continue to run away? All the while, the vampire that seeks to devour her body and heart will hunt her down no matter how many times she escapes him. (**EBOOK PUBLISHED**)
Court of Nightmares and Ruin by jspruill1130
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Don't get frostbitten while reading this dark, gripping, passionate retelling of Snow White. Icelyn, the princess of the Winter Realm, is being used as a tether to unite the Winter and Summer Realms in an upcoming war. As a woman, she is seen as nothing more than chattel instead of the strong warrior she truly is. She longs to prove her worth to her father and people, but how do you accomplish that if never given a chance? When Icelyn's powers continue to strengthen, her evil stepmother decides that marrying her off may not be enough to rid the thorn in her side and takes a more drastic approach. For Icelyn, there is danger around every corner; even the mirrors have ears. To complicate matters, Icelyn learns that she is the fated mate of the King of the Night Realm, a wicked and unseelie fae that will do anything to claim what is rightfully his... When he comes to collect her, her entire world is turned upside down. Her fate was questionable in the Winter Realm, but how will she ever survive in a court of nightmares and ruin? *** She was mine, and it was about time they learned that. I have sat by idly for years, knowing she belonged to me, and yet, I did nothing about it. I did not want a mate, they were a weakness I could not afford, but now they were trying to join her with another, and there was no way I would allow that. "Ready or not, my little snowflake, here I come."