The summer is ending and school looms. A familiar group of friends has reunited in the light of those all-too-welcoming golden arches. But something dark has leaked through, finding its way into every home and institution in the mountain town of Alden Colorado. August is giving way to fall. But before the first bell rings, the pack will be tested in ways that make their old lives feel like a dream. In a town where the light has gone out of the leaders' eyes and the law has turned to ash, it's the ones that show up, who fill the void. ​As an ancient monster rises from the depths of the earth, the only things standing in its way are the all-too-familiar click of a gun safety and the dangerous, low-frequency growls of the wild. The lines between humans and monsters will blur. Welcome back to the world of The Hounds Of Heaven. If you're enjoying the story and want to help me keep writing these characters I love, you can support me here: PayPal → https://paypal.me/nerdaddiction Thank you for reading. It means a lot.

Amorette Belrose drew the summoning circle in her own blood because she had nothing left to lose. No sister. No freedom. No name that wasn't written in a brothel's ledger. She expected a monster. She got a Prince. Azraith, Prince of Bonds, answers her call with four conditions: she will not run, she will not lie, she will not beg, and she will not go hollow. In return, he offers what no human has ever been given. A bilateral bond. A shared soul-link with a demon who has consumed four hundred and thirty-seven lives and has never once said the word love. But Amorette's debt to the Velvet House isn't the only chain around her throat. The man who murdered her sister still breathes. The brothel madam who sold her still profits. And the bond she forged in desperation is becoming something neither summoner nor demon negotiated for. Something that burns when they touch and aches when they don't. Something with teeth and tenderness and a price that neither of them can afford to pay. When Amorette is taken by the man who collects women the way other men collect butterflies, the bond shatters, and Azraith discovers that four thousand years of darkness taught him nothing about what he'd burn to get her back.

BOOK 1 OF THE MARKED DUOLOGY - 2025 WATTY'S SHORTLIST Syerin Cayde has spent her life in the shadows, a deadly assassin who knows how to survive in a world that shows no mercy. But everything changes when a cursed mark - the Bloodmark - burns itself into her skin during a mission gone wrong. It's a symbol of power, of destiny, and of death - a mark that hasn't been seen in centuries. A curse that if found by anyone would end with her death. There have been legends, rumours, that the Bloodmark was the mark of the Goddess of Blood and if one bear the mark, they would have one of the god's power. However, it is also said that the power is enough to make one explode, die. Now hunted by forces she doesn't understand, Syerin is dragged to Ironspire, a fortress where the Ascension Trials unfolds. The prize? The crown of Velthar - and unimaginable power. The cost? Everything. Forced into a deadly competition alongside warriors, heirs, and monsters, Syerin must fight to keep her secret hidden. But as the mark begins to awaken, whispering of the ancient gods imprisoned beneath Ironspire, Syerin realises the tournament is a game far more dangerous than anyone knows. And then there's the matter of the Knox Brothers. Three brothers. The royals. The heirs to the throne. The oldest one in particular. She knows something is off about him. That there is something coursing in his veins that isn't just blood. Drawn to him in a way, Syerin can't understand, will the trials be her end? Or will the war that she fights against her feelings do it for her? Allies become enemies, love and betrayal blur into one, and the mark's power begins to consume her. To survive, Syerin must decide: Will she embrace the curse that could save Velthar or destroy it?

NEW STORY (+18) Highest Ranks: 1# Villain 31/01/2024, 3# Fiction 15/01/2024 #SteamyAdventure #EvilLove #SoulMates# There was a long-forgotten time when all the beasts roamed the Earth, humans hid underground and evil reigned. Until the heartless monsters were all cursed -- with soulmates. May all of you find your heart soon enough, May you learn of warmth and joy, Until then, hold your evilness and your breath. ******* Odette is ready for the Run, expecting to fulfil her duty and returning to her father and brother. After all, nothing happened if one stayed on the assigned path, right? Little did she know, her presence would awaken a malevolent power that had been asleep for centuries. ******* Huge, regal, equipped with wings and horns that pierce the dark skys, Zerberus is the Lord of all winged and un-winged cold-blooded beasts. He had been asleep for too long, waiting for his heart, now that he has been awakened he is ravenous.... ******* Brace yourself for a wickedly fun tale filled with steam, banter, and a heroine navigating her newfound position alongside her Dragon Lord. If you're ready for a fast-paced fantasy romance that defies expectations, dive into this story of love, danger, and pure villainy! Long live the villains!

[NOTE: This book has only been left up because it's a piece of history. Please read 'The Exiled King'] It's never easy when you find yourself inheriting magical powers you thought were only legends. 'Guardians' are gifted with special powers to protect their world, and when demons invaded, they were the ones to fight the demons. And now, 50 years later, an old enemy is rallying up another army to destroy the world. Lirya, the daughter of a noble family in the human kingdom, suddenly has her world thrown into chaos as she learns about the guardian powers. Now she and her companions face the daunting challenge of learning what their powers are and how they can be used to save the world. *THIS BOOK HAS BEEN REWRITTEN! FOR A BETTER, MORE POLISHED VERSION, READ 'THE EXILED KING' (Can be found on my profile) [Previously Five Kingdoms] *Disclaimer: The art used in the cover is not mine! I grabbed it off the internet and added a bunch of effects and text to make the cover... all credit goes to the original artists (Whoever they may be)* Won 3rd place in the Gemstone Awards 2020 - 21/07/2020 Rankings: # 31 - war [Out of 81.4K stories] (15/07/2021) *Used to be 1st in the #fivekingdoms tag, with book 2 'Shattered Kingdoms' coming second.

He's a monstrous sea serpent-and she's pregnant with his heir. When Liliana's boat crashes in a storm, a sexy stranger named Naithan saves her from the waters and helps her recover at his island home. As the days pass, Liliana can't fight her carnal desire for the strong and mysterious Naithan. But just as their relationship starts to bloom, Liliana uncovers a terrifying secret: Naithan is not a rugged island local...he's a dangerous monster, a sea serpent shifter. And he's their crown prince. Worse, she discovers that she's pregnant with his child; the future heir to the sea serpent crown. Will a human woman be able to survive a sea serpent pregnancy? And can she ever forgive Naithan for his lies, for the sake of their child? WARNING: This story contains explicit sexual content, sexual harassment, violence, attempted murder, lopsided power dynamics, pregnancy, depictions of near-drowning, and mentions of illness that may be upsetting to some readers. Reader discretion is advised. *** This story is part of a special collection of YONDER Originals now available on Wattpad! Unlock part-by-part or the full story with Wattpad Coins.

At a certain medieval time, where a glorious empire stood firm between the other lands, Its tyrannical king sat on a throne forged by treachery and motivated by wicked dreams. Two destinies began to intertwine secretly under the veil of his demonic rein. A 17-year-old girl, Diana, was born under sorrow's watch on a grim night. Struggling with rejection and silence from her past, she spends her days scrubbing dishes and her nights sobbing, wondering - why of all the other girls - she was born motherless. But when dark forces descend upon her town, taking prisoners and peace alike, Diana is swept into a storm far more sinister than she could have imagined. Meanwhile, within the halls of the royal palace, a young prince becomes the centre of a deadly plot. Hunted from within and cornered by those he once trusted, his fate turns sharp when a mysterious maid makes the most daring decision to save him. And what began as flowering love, turned into a daily pursuit of death after them Can the girl attain peace despite the challenges in the forthcoming sections? Will the conspirators succeed in their sincere desire to eliminate the prince? Above all, what is the correlation that exists between them and the king? ***(No smut included )***

This story? It goes back to the time of the medieval period. The era of king and queen. Treachery and Loyalty. A girl whose leading knowledge is highest. A boy who is himself a leader. A girl who is naive to the big words. A boy who never fails to answer her. The common thing? The love towards their kingdom and making it safest for the ones who live there. The difference? He was called the beast. She was called beauty. He was the one to give the answer. She was one curious soul. He kept her beside. She followed him through the storm. ***** Join the pair in their interesting journey of responsibility, naivety, some quotes, fighting abilities, and the storm which they talk about. There is some romance too. Love is in the air, but not physically present. But you will need to feel it. ***** Chapter-1 &2 contain the past of both. Can skip if would like to. The current picture on the book cover does not belong to me. It belongs to its rightful owner. https://www.deviantart.com/wisnutan/art/Love-in-The-middle-of-War-514174030

Fifty years ago, demons invaded the mortal realm of Dargon, leaving a trail of destruction across the five kingdoms. The six Guardians of that generation united the kingdoms and fought back against the demons, scattering their ashes to the winds. Then, they vanished into legend, and with them, their powers. When the lost powers awaken in six strangers across the mortal realm once again, they seek answers... What danger has compelled the powers to reappear after half a century of peace? There are rumours that another demon army gathers in the fiery realm of the Abyss, greater than the first and led by a cunning mastermind whose motivations are unknown. But something doesn't add up. The deeper they dig, the more twisted the truth becomes and the more uncertain their path forward. Who... or what must they truly save their world from? As destinies unravel and loyalties are tested, one question lingers: What if saving the world... means trusting the very force that could end it? An epic trilogy of gods, mortals, and fates intertwined-where it seems that things may have been set in motion long before anyone could ever have anticipated and the path forward may just be the one that ends in death. Trilogical Compilation | Books 1, 2 & 3 (If the number of chapters seems daunting, just know that most of the chapters are short) [Fans of The Stormlight Archive may enjoy this book] Best Rankings #7 in fantasyadventure (Out of 32.4k stories) #8 in journey (Out of 30.4k stories) Cover by Azanthiel Human written. No AI :)