Sabrina Reed is Nathan Alden's wife, but not by his choice... EXCERPT****** "I found her like this, sir," the guard announced. Sabrina stirred at the voice, blinking groggily and rubbing her eyes to chase away the blur clouding her vision. A towering figure stepped into focus. "What are you doing out here, Sabrina?" Nathan's voice was sharp, cutting through the fog of sleep. His jaw was tight, words pressed between clenched teeth. She blinked again, brushing hair from her face as she sat up. "What are you doing out here?" he repeated-louder this time, more demanding. He stood before her in a jet-black suit and white button-up shirt, sleeves rolled just enough to expose forearms clenched across his chest. His eyebrows were drawn tight, his eyes narrowed. "I came back late last night and... the guard was gone, so... I just fell asleep," she said softly, eyes lowering under the weight of his glare. He dismissed the guard with a silent nod, then stepped closer. "Where were you last night?" he asked, voice taut with suspicion. She yawned, trying to blink herself fully awake. "I've been volunteering at the animal shelter." "Get up," he ordered, tone clipped and harsh. "You expect me to believe that? Don't animal shelters close at a decent time?" She remained seated, her legs too stiff to move. "Yes, but-" "Get up!" he barked.

Izzy has always struggled with a restless mind. Submission became her haven. But after a life-changing attack, she's left struggling to find her way, awash in a sea of emotions threatening to pull her under. Her salvation comes in the form of her boss, Jonathan, who sees her struggling and refuses to let her go under. What happens when lines are crossed and resolve crumbles? Will Izzy take his hand and heal, once again finding her way back to sweet submission? Or will she refuse him and continue her downward spiral...

When a young data scientist unexpectedly steals the heart of a highly sought after executive, the passion between them could lead her into a whole new world of sexual expression. Standalone in the Professional Restraint series *** After a string of one-sided relationships left her feeling unfulfilled and unsatisfied, Ella put her love life on the back burner to focus on her career. But when she is called in last minute to give a huge presentation for her business partner, she not only lands the sought after account, but catches the eye of the handsome COO, Liam. Most attention from men just sets the shy Ella on edge, but somehow Liam is the exception-the magnetic pull between them not only enlivens Ella, but he makes her feel safe. Liam is focused, driven, and extremely controlled in his professional and personal lives. Both his perfectionism and his particular tastes demand it. An experienced Dominant, Liam has rarely considered or found fulfillment in relationships with women outside of the lifestyle, but innocent, guileless Ella sets a passionate fire like nothing else raging within him. Not only is she brilliant and gorgeous, but, in her, he can sense a natural submissive despite her lack of experience. As Ella struggles with having been burned so many times before, Liam wonders if he'd ever be able to reveal the truth and be accepted. Will she be able to trust him, and even if she does, will all of him be too much to handle?

"I warned you, you live under Roman law now. And you violated it. You touched what is mine. The punishment for that is ... death." Plunging his sword into the attacker's chest, the Centurion let the man fall and bleed out on the ground. Aelynn shrieked, causing Marcus to direct his full attention to her. The girl was cowering in the corner of the room. She hid her face in her hands, and he heard her muffled sobs. Slowly, Marcus sheathed his gladius and approached her shivering figure. *************************************************************** An enemies-to-lovers story set in ancient times when the Roman Empire was at the peak of its power and extending its control over Britain. And in the middle of it, a kind Celtic girl Aelynn and a Roman Centurion Marcus notorious for his brutality and cold-heartedness. Two worlds that could not be more different from each other collide. What would become of them? *** This story contains war / death scenes and other mature topics. Please read with caution. I'll also appreciate your comments, thoughts and pointing out mistakes. The pictures don't belong to me. Only the plot and characters do.

Satsuki Aldrich es una titán que trabaja para una megacorporación, siendo la Comandante de uno de sus ejércitos. Sin embargo, su tiempo de vida de agota, y para sobrevivir se ve obligada a hacer un trato con un siniestro genetista que le promete salvarla a cambio de una condición: debe desertar y enfrentarse a sus antiguos jefes, hasta lograr destruir Phobos, la superpotencia más implacable y belicista de toda la región de Acies. Al enfrentarse a sus antiguos amos, acabará descubriendo algunos secretos de la organización que habría preferido que permaneciesen bien enterrados. ... Phobos es una historia de ciencia ficción bélica, con algunos elementos de cyberpunk, pero mayormente futurista. El enfoque principal de la historia será el conflicto entre diferentes facciones, con escenas de acción donde diferentes personajes se enfrentarán entre sí y momentos donde se profundizará en la estrategia y en los secretos de la organización. El mundo donde transcurre la historia es meramente ficticio y todos los personajes y acontecimientos también lo son. Nada está inspirado en ningún personaje o acontecimiento real, y no pretendo posicionarme políticamente a favor ni en contra de nada a través de esta historia. Mi única meta con este proyecto es escribir una historia divertida y que el lector pueda pasar un buen rato. No pretendo justificar nada, ni alentar nada, ni defender nada ni atacar nada con ninguna de estas facciones, personajes o acontecimientos. En principio ni siquiera pensaba publicar este trabajo, pero algunos amigos y seguidores me han animado a ello y finalmente he decidido darle una oportunidad. Como siempre, el feedback se agradece, de modo que estaré encantado de leer cualquier comentario y opinión sobre esta historia, tanto positivo como negativo.

The Byzantine Empire, formally the Eastern Roman Empire had a Long History, centuries of infighting and fighting the world led them to be the world's most respected Empire, The Beacon of Democracy in the world. Despite the many centuries of hardships, the Empire stood strong with time. But without warning, they were sent to a World without Democracy, without a rule of Law, In Effect, the Byzantine Empire was now in a storm, a storm which test the strongest of men, a storm which breaks most of them. But the Empire's Citizens are Used to such storms, they survived the 1727 Years of Hell, they can survive the new storm. But in this New World, A Danger lurks in the West of the Byzantine Empire, 3 Empires, A Eternal Rival, A False Brother and A Global Policemen for Authoritarianism, All 3 Seek nothing more than the destruction of the Byzantine Empire and its Ideals of Liberty. Alone and Fighting against all odds, The Light which they hold so dear, could be snuffed out. The Byzantine Empire needed a Hero, They needed a Leader, they needed A Emperor who would save the World. All rights belong to Min-Min

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