In a world rotting from the inside, few know its cruelty better than Alatar Kane, a man even more ruthless than the age that forged him. Most know him as "The Unforgiven," a cursed man painted in the ashes of his past, or "The Beastmonger," an apex predator that cannot be killed, reasoned with, or corrupted. All society sees is something that is more beast than man. Few know the eternal struggle he faces to keep that beast in check, not only for their sake, but for his own, and eventually, for her sake. Idris can't remember who she lost, or the blood-soaked night that shattered her life, but the nightmare remains the same: a mask with no face behind it, a power that belonged to someone else, and her destiny held in clawed hands. Her own life has never truly been her own. Pushed around by corrupt elites and toyed with by the forces of darkness, she finally gets a chance to reclaim her life after an encounter with Alatar. However when the corrupt authorities of the kingdom of Desle find and arrest Alatar, the task of protection falls into the hands of the dragonhearted protector of Desle, Kai, a moral man forced into oath under an immoral crown. His hands were already tied, but in his task of protection, Kai finds that Desle has ties running much deeper and darker than he could imagine. The destinies of Alatar and Idris were intertwined long ago, and not entirely by choice. When a plot to resurrect primordial darkness from Alatar's own bloodline is set in motion, these two broken souls must meet again to stop it, and to fix themselves. However, with dark forces manipulating every move they make, their only hope may lie in the very thing Alatar keeps under chains. The beast must be caged to save himself...but must be unleashed to save them all.

Junot is a 16-year-old high schooler going through the phases of life and doing normal teenage things, until his best friend, Wyatt, asks him something strange. "Why did you kill me?" Junot initially ignores him because how could someone standing right in front of him be dead? However, Wyatt won't let it go. He keeps asking Junot the same question day after day, until something strange starts happening. People start believing him. Junot is thus forced on a mission to convince everyone of something he never dreamed he would have to prove: that Wyatt isn't dead.

Taste of Dawn For eleven years, Valerie Parker lived in captivity. Now finally free, the young wolf shifter is determined to build a life of her own in the city of Elaris alongside the friends who survived the darkness with her. But freedom brings challenges of its own-strange powers awakening in her blood, secrets surrounding her mysterious father, and a future she never imagined possible. When she meets Kael Fenris, a respected professor and DSA captain, Valerie finds herself drawn to someone who sees more in her than the scars of her past. As their bond deepens, hidden truths, ancient bloodlines, and old enemies threaten the fragile life she's begun to build. After years of surviving the darkness, Valerie must learn how to live in the light.

After her husband's disappearance, Marlisa tried to find out the truth by writing down the story she only knew by fragments; before the truth of her husband's secret came out, however, she first came face to face with some brutal facts she'd fail to see...until now... For people who like: book within a book, mystery, past secret, obsessed character, twisted romance with a lot of gaslighting shit

When estranged siblings Owen and Talia reunite after three years for their uncle Micheal's funeral, they expect grief-but not horror. A devastating car crash soon claims T's girlfriend, and as O slips into unconsciousness, a dark, shadowy figure looms. They awaken in the chaos of the 1940s, disoriented and stranded in a world they don't belong to. As they navigate a volatile city caught between ruthless ruling families, organized crime, and betrayal at every corner, the siblings must confront both their fractured past and the dangerous present-before time runs out and the way home disappears forever.

In a city where fame is fleeting and loyalty is a luxury, Verosika Mayday knows better than to believe in fairy tales. Heylel Magne never wanted a crown, let alone the baggage that came with it. Neither of them was looking for anything real- until real found. Scandal. Power. Redemption. And the kind of love that could burn down Heaven itself. Welcome to Hell's favorite disaster romance.

Vixen, an independent and street-smart woman, wakes up in an unfamiliar setting under the care of a captivating stranger.Unsure of her surroundings, she discovers a surprising link to Mr. Reyes, her chess companion. The stranger reveals himself as an ally, disclosing a legacy left by Mr. Reyes and a looming threat. Amidst her skeptical nature, Vixen navigates a complex journey, questioning loyalties, facing unexpected dangers, and contemplating the uncertain path laid out by her newfound circumstances.

𝐖𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐋𝐞𝐧𝐚 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐲 𝐀𝐝𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐧'𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐨𝐦, 𝐨𝐫 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐬𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐞𝐭 𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐰𝐨𝐥𝐟 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭? Powerful alpha pursues a human afraid of dogs. She's timid and petite, he's a handsome womanizer. Kind of cliche. But what if she's the werewolf with the awakening lust and he's a mortal cursed to choose between love and freedom? Can this even work? LONG LISTED FOR 2025 ONC for prompt: »𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘨𝘪𝘳𝘭 𝘪𝘴 𝘰𝘯 𝘧𝘪𝘳𝘦.«

Rose Lovell does not have the time or the energy for a boyfriend. Her senior year is the time for fun and school and avoiding any more drama, especially after all the chaos from last year. But when her ex boyfriend pisses her off a little too much, it's time for a little revenge. Alex Finch might hate Rose's ex even more than she does. So when a plan forms to get back at him, Alex is ready to pounce on the chance. The rules are simple: pretend to date for a few months and then break up. It's all just an act after all. But what if pretending starts to get too real? Will they stick to the script or will emotions ruin everything? *finished september 30, 2025*