The Alpha snarled, his fingers tightened around Theo's neck, his teeth inches away from his throat. "You were supposed to always be by my side. And yet, you betrayed me when I needed you the most, brother," he bit out as Theo gasped, struggling for air. "Now look at you. Begging for my help... weak and pathetic." "Please," Theo pleaded, a shuddering thing pressed up against Kade. Kade growled and sank his teeth into the Beta's neck. _________________________ Ten years ago, a young Beta, Theo Ashborne, made a choice that destroyed everything. He betrayed his best friend, his first love, and his brother in all but blood: Alpha Kade Ashborne. They had promised they would always stand together. Instead, when the Ashbornes discovered that their own son was gay, and stripped Kade of his birthright, and cast him out of the pack, Theo stayed silent. Not even when Kade looked back at him, hurt, betrayed, Theo said nothing. In Kade's absence, Theo inherited what was never meant to be his: the Ashbourne pack, and all the power that comes with being a leader. They were never meant to meet again, but ten years later, Theo's pack is under constant threat. A Beta cannot rule, and enemies are closing in. With his young daughter's life at risk, he's left with only one option. He must beg for help from the man he ruined, who was now the Alpha of the largest pack in North America, and very much unforgiving of Theo's betrayal. WARNING: This is an MxM short DARK erotica story that involves submission, lovers-to-enemies-to-lovers, power imbalance, and many other, possibly disturbing themes. PLEASE do not read if these topics trigger you. YOU'VE BEEN WARNED. | First Draft | PART 2/7 A Novelette

Prequel LIMERENCE, book 2 KALOPSIA A nine-year-old boy was taken from a California beach, brought to the cliffs of Calabria where Domenico Cassano, a young Don with cold blood but a burning ambition for power, resided. Joey Carter, that blue-eyed boy, didn't know that he was payment for his mother's past debt-and simultaneously, the Don's most expensive investment. In a majestic villa between the sea and ancient olive trees, the boy named Joey learned the first rule of his new world: Silence is golden. Curiosity is a grave. Loyalty is measured in blood, not words. Domenico shaped him like a sculptor carving marble-hard, patient, merciless. He gave him an elite education but also dark lessons: how to read a threat in a smile, how to hear conspiracy in silence, how to deliver a threatening message with trembling hands but an empty face. Seasons changed. The boy grew up in a gilded cage, enveloped in a protection that felt like a shackle. He tried to run, failed, got hurt, and was finally claimed entirely by the Don. Joey learned that ownership has many faces-some come with chains, some with scars on the soul. - Trilogy: KALOPSIA Prequel Book 2 Story by oishielmo Psychological Dark Romance · Mafia Drama · Coming-of-Age ⚠️ Content Warning Contains themes of imbalanced relationships, childhood trauma, emotional manipulation, and substance abuse. Recommended for mature readers (18+).

Tyler is straight. He has a girlfriend. He's the campus golden boy. And he's my roommate. In public, he pretends I don't exist. In private, he watches me. Tracks me. Loses it when I come back late. He's terrified of what that means. So is everyone around us. His girlfriend knows. His teammates are watching. His father, who stands at a pulpit every Sunday is coming to town. And Tyler is running out of ways to disappear. Obsessive. Slow burn. He's not as straight as he thinks.

I am his nothing but "NO...GET OUT!" I heard a laugh. I shivered. He was my hunter. I was going to lose but I would fight. "I want you to leave. I mean it." "I am not going anywhere without making you mine. And when I leave I am going to take you with me." It was not a threat. A promise. Would he keep his promise to me? This story contains VERBAL NON CONSENT sexual scenes/ RELUCTANT scenes/cheating/infidelity and CHILD endangerment. Please don't continue reading if any of the above is not your cup of tea. This story might be TRIGGERING to many readers, so please proceed with caution. As a writer my visualisation run wild and I let my characters develop on their own. But as a human being I don't stand by many of my character's habits and way of thinking. I do not support or prompt RAPE/INFIDELITY/CHILD ENDANGERMENT. This is a fantasy story strictly for entertainment. Follow me on Instagram: VaizHarsh to know more.

Theo Brenner knew being a cop would come to bite him in the ass one day. After responding to a domestic disturbance one night, Theo becomes unofficially entangled in a young boys life who is clearly in a situation he doesn't want to talk about but can't escape. Theo crosses professional lines, ethical ones, and eventually...legal ones. New York is loud, chaotic, and constantly watching. [contains mention of mental health issues, addiction, sexual exploitation, homelessness and some other things people might find triggering]

"Am I going to break you, Case? Or are you bamboo?" The days are dry and hot, school is out, and all 17-year-old Case wants to do is party hard with his friends over the Fourth of July weekend. But when a drug deal goes wrong, his plans for an epic summer vacation are cut short. Case is taken captive, driven halfway across the country, and locked in a basement he can't escape. No one knows he is missing. No one knows where he is. No one is coming to save him. With his life on the line, Case is forced into an abusive relationship with his captor. But when his own thoughts begin to betray him, twisting hope with despair, and fear with love, can Case truly survive long enough to escape? Or will he eventually break? ---- DISCLAIMER ---- Please read content warning inside. Ideal for fans of the Korean web-comic "Killing Stalking" or Kate Elizabeth Russell's "My Dark Vanessa." ---- AWARDS ---- 🥇 Horror/Thriller in Coffee After Dark - 31 July 2020 🥇 Mystery/Thriller in Upcoming Writer's Awards - 18 Aug 2020 🥇 Mystery/Thriller in The Lazy Awards - 1 Sep 2020 🥇 Mystery/Thriller in Eonia Awards - 9 Sep 2020 🥇 Mystery/Thriller in Blue Lotus Awards - 14 Sep 2020 🥇 Mystery/Thriller in The Creators Choice Awards - 9 Oct 2020 🥇 Mystery/Thriller in the Kings & Queens Awards - 13 Oct 2020 🥇 in Mystery/Thriller in The Wings of Ingis Awards - 13 Oct 2020 🥇 in The Floret Halloween Awards - 21 Oct 2020 🥇 in Mystery/Thriller in Yellow Brick Road Awards - 1 Nov 2020 🥇 in Teen Fiction in Soul Writers Awards - 1 Nov 2020 🥇 in Thriller in the Passion Awards - 24 Nov 2020 🥇 in Mystery/Thriller in the Fall Stellar Awards - 6 Dec 2020 🥈 Mystery/Thriller in Floret Awards - 17 Aug 2020 🥈 Thriller in Lunar Awards - 5 Sep 2020 🥈 Horror/Paranormal/Supernatural/Mystery/Thriller in the Lustrous Gem Award - 9 Sep 2020 🥉 Mystery/Thriller in The Prestigious Awards - 1 Sep 2020 Cover by @-starkat-

An Outlaw's Silence (Wyatt's Story) ***Only a handful of people in Wyatt's life ever given a darn about him-because of that, Wyatt is extremely loyal and protective of his 'family'. So when he catches a man sneaking around at the edge of Jeb's land, he is quick to apprehend him and hold him captive in a shack. Wyatt's intention had been to discover what the man wanted and determine whether or not he needed to be killed-until the trespasser somehow gets loose and vanishes. *** Zachariah is on a mission. A mission to save his sister from the outlaws who are holding her captive as a way to get their revenge on him for a life he had been trying hard to leave behind. He doesn't have time for the quiet man who is holding him captive. He doesn't have time to delve into the feeling the stranger stirs in him. ***But when trouble follows Zachariah and Wyatt ends up in trouble, Zachariah rides to the rescue and the two embark on a deadly journey to save Zachariah's sister, get rid of the outlaws holding her and find out if love can be found without words.

When the only man he's ever loved, once a millionaire, ends up homeless, a palliative carer must let go of the past in order to help him get back on his feet. --- There's a delicate balance between self-preservation and self-isolation. Palliative carer Josh Winters has dedicated his life to bringing joy to someone's final months. His nurturing nature finds an outlet there for all the feelings he refuses to attach to anyone with a full life ahead of them. It's easier that way, simpler. Former millionaire Emery Hall has his own ideas about ease and simplicity, and they created an unspeakable rift with Josh in their past. Josh can never forgive him, but when he discovers Emery has been homeless for months, he will do everything in his power to convince the proud man to accept his help. Between his conscience and his lingering feelings for the man, he can do no less, not while he has a roof to offer. His only goal is to help Emery get back on his feet and let the past stay in the past, but he should have known better than to believe he could be unaffected by the only man he's ever loved. Torn between his inability to forgive and his need to help, escaping this situation with his heart intact may be more than Josh can hope for, especially once he discovers that there are still things about Emery he doesn't know. --- Gorgeous Cover Art by @kataraqui https://www.instagram.com/kataraqui/ Theme Song Lifeline by Tiago Barbosa https://youtu.be/yYBIWrRim14 http://www.tiagobarbosamusic.com --- Utterly Forgettable started out as an Open Novella Contest 2020 entry. It made it as far as the longlist, and had 40k words at the time. This is the expanded version, complete in just under 99k words.

A year has passed since Elijah left New York - and Dalton - behind. He's been living quietly with his father in Massachusetts, trying to forget the affair that nearly tore his family apart. But when Thomas is diagnosed with a serious illness, Elijah returns to the city that still smells like Dalton's skin, still echoes with the lies they told themselves. Dalton is a husband now. Lena's salon is finally opening. On the surface, everything appears stable. But beneath it, the cartel ties are tighter, the secrets are heavier, and the ghost of Elijah still lingers in every corner of their apartment. When Elijah and Dalton cross paths again, it's not by accident. One glance reignites what they buried - what never really died. But this time, the stakes are higher. The lies more dangerous. And some truths might not survive the telling. Because when love is forbidden and loyalty is a cage... Sometimes, the only way back is to lie again. ------------------------------- LGBTQ friendly 🏳️‍🌈 Soundtrack: Never Be The Same by Camila Cabello 🎶 Lie To Me Again ®

Caleb Bloom just started college. He's finally away from his abusive father and is ready for his second chance at life. He's determined to be happy and live how he wants, regardless of what those around him say. At least, that's what he likes to think. He is too shy for his own good, his anxiety and worry rule over him with an iron fist, and putting himself out there is impossible with his lacking social skills. He keeps to himself, works his shifts at the book store, attends his classes and goes to the library to study afterwards. His life is simple and comfortable. That is until he needs to take his car in for an oil change and meets Bear, the gorgeous, tattooed beast of a man who also happens to be his mechanic. Calebs whole world shifts on its axis after meeting him and he can only hope its for the better. Book will have mature themes and content.