They both smile like they want nothing more than to see me break. Ryze, with that devilish grin like he knows he'll enjoy every second of it, and Jace, my stepbrother. He's not supposed to want me, and I'm not supposed to want them. But the way he looks at me- with that teasing cruel smirk of his.... It makes me forget every rule I swore I'd keep. And when he speaks-low, cruel, filthy- my body answers before I can say no. ................................................................................ trigger warnings: please read ! dubious nonconsent/coercion!! power imbalance sexual content (explicit) emotional manipulation bullying/verbal degradation death of a parent (referenced) secret society violence and initiation themes knife play (not blood) blackmail stepsibling relationship psychological trauma (referenced) mask kink gore

"You think you're a ghost in these halls, Aurora, but I have memorized the frequency of your breath. Go ahead-run. But I am the horizon; no matter how far you go, you are still within my sight. I will dismantle every version of a life you've built without me until the only thing left for you to lean on is my shadow. You aren't just a part of my world; you are the pulse I use to measure it." - Evander Laurent __________ In the hallowed, gothic halls of Ardencrest University, being a 'Ghost' is a survival strategy. Scholarship student Aurora Lane knows the rules: stay invisible, protect her brother, and avoid the gaze of the Elite. But she made one fatal mistake. She was noticed by the Crown Prince. Evander Laurent doesn't just lead; he possesses. He is a mastermind who views people as chess pieces, and he has decided that Aurora is his most prized prize. He doesn't want her heart-he wants to be the very air she breathes. He is systematically isolating her, tearing down her world until he is the only thing she has left to hold onto. In a game of psychological warfare and dark obsession, Aurora must decide: will she break under his control, or will she learn to rule the shadows he created? He's not just watching her. He's rewriting her reality. ____ "The Crown Prince |18+" is the first book in the Princes of Ardencrest Series

Roommates Casey and Kira smoke their way through unimaginable stupidity in the COVID-19 Vaccine Zombie Wasteland of NYC, hellbent on seeing Breezy play in the Super Bowl. "I never saw Casey Kelly again."

(Book One of Four from 'The Royal Series') Calliria Cecilia Remington. The youngest Queen to ever reign in the wolf world. At just seventeen she took to the throne and at nineteen, is now one of the most respected Queens in the world. Corinne Alexandria Matthews. Your average university student and the mate to said youngest Queen. Will they be able to get through the challenges that lay ahead? Will Corinne be able to break down the walls that Calliria has built up over the years? Does love really conquer all? Join these two Queens on their journey of discovery, love and hardship and find out exactly what it takes to become The Queen.

Vivienne Petrovna has an ordinary genius life in the Ultara Academy, but then something about her begins to change. A presence of a beautiful, yet mysterious girl comes into her school and insists on having her after she discovers one of life's biggest shocks. Going through a strange evolution called Awakening, Vivienne thinks it's the least of her trouble, until she's found out about her family secret and starts to realize the whole world is not what it seems. There are other predatory creatures living among humans- and worse, they want to destroy her. [Lesbian story, don't like, don't read] Private for Followers Only --- Copyright © 2013 by Svetlana Ivanova All rights reserved. No part of this work may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means, including photocopying, recording, or other electronic or mechanical methods, without the prior written permission of the writer, except in the case of brief quotations embodied in critical reviews and certain other noncommercial uses permitted by copyright law. Under certain circumstances, e.g. as in fanfic, the original author may allow use of her characters, settings, etc. with expressed written permission so long as the work is non-commercialized, garners no monetary gain, and proper credit is given at the beginning of said work. Should circumstances change, the said work must be ceased from distribution and not be made available to the public. For permission requests, contact the author, titled "Attention: Permissions Request," via wattpad portal. Published in the United States of America

Being trapped inside one place most of your life is suffocating. So I took it upon myself to go behind my mother's back every chance I got to leave. I never thought that one day I would be caught. My mother agrees to let me go to school with the neighboring pack's alpha. She only agreed to prove to me that was a monster to other species. To her a Vampire demon should never be left unattended. She may be right most of the times. This time I think my mother could be wrong. Mother doubted me only to be proved wrong. I can coexist with wolves, I've been doing it for years. Now the humans. They are tempting for a hybrid like me. I can push past their tempting blood for 8 hours each day. The thing is I might not want to but I can. Life just keep throwing obstacles my way. Now I have a beloved. An extremely tempting beloved. My demon loves the taste of blood. How long before she gets a taste or our mates?

In the aftermath of a catastrophic solar flare that ravages the world, survivors must navigate a new reality plagued by chaos and the emergence of a terrifying zombie outbreak. Dr. Sophia Patel and survivalist Hawk form an unlikely alliance, determined to find a cure while grappling with their growing feelings for each other. As communities fracture and power struggles emerge, Maya, a determined survivor, embarks on a harrowing journey to reunite with her family and secure a safe haven. Along the way, she encounters betrayal, loss, and the stark reality of survival. In a world where trust is fragile, and hope is a distant memory, the survivors must confront not only the undead but also the darkness within their own ranks. As they fight to rebuild their shattered lives, they discover that resilience comes from unity, and the human spirit can rise from even the darkest of ashes. Join them on a gripping journey of survival, sacrifice, and a quest for redemption

Her one night of fun turned into a night of chaos. One that can't be contained and one that took everything from her. And now she must fight for what she has left. Especially when it seems that the whole world is determined to leave her with nothing. A girl has to fight a new world without the ones that she loves. And meeting new people on the way that have the potential to either destroy or help her. -------------------------------------------------- The rain washed away the boiling temperature of the early morning. Leaving a raw humidity that was both a reprieve from the heat, but also a constant reminder of it. Some say the rain falls to keep the heat at bay. I think the rain falls today as a tribute to those affected by the virus and all the tears they cried. A small apology from Mother Nature meant to soothe those scorned by the havoc she unleashed. A comfort meant for all those unsuspecting victims of the sickness. -------------------------------------------------- The highest rankings: #19 in infection #40 in disaster #40 in infected #67 in disease #46 in zombieoutbreak

In a shattered world ravaged by a virus worse than death itself, River thought she'd escaped her past-until the outbreak from Russia unleashes horrors that challenge everything she thought she knew about survival. Escaping the cult that raised her, River is thrust into a new fight, where the infected aren't just mindless undead, but something far more dangerous. Teaming up with Kat, Frieda, and a group of battle-hardened survivors, River faces endless dangers: both monstrous creatures and the people willing to sacrifice anything to control the chaos. As River grapples with her haunting past and the brutal present, she's forced to confront the monsters within-both in herself and the world around her. But amid the chaos, she finds an unexpected source of strength and love in Malik, a friend who helps her rediscover trust and a reason to fight while learning to love. In a place where alliances are fragile and survival is a daily struggle, River must decide if humanity is worth saving or if she's become something else entirely. A harrowing story of survival, loyalty, love, and the fight for redemption in a world where every choice could be the last.

Highest Ranking: #101 in Horror - (10/3/17) Have you ever seen a rotting corpse's head being bashed in? Well in the zombie apocalypse, it's a normal thing. Summer and Brianna are living with their father, and Summer's best friend Cameron helps them survive. Summer and Cameron try to surprise Brianna on her birthday. As a result, they are stranded and invited into a different group. They face many hordes of infected, many of who are gross piles of rotting flesh. Summer, more focused on boys than returning to her sister, has to choose who she will fall for. What chilling obstacles will they get themselves into on their way to nowhere? - Previously featured in two of @WattZombie 's reading lists! - Featured in one of @fright 's reading lists! - Third place in The Emerald Awards for Horror! WARNING ⚠️- Includes scenes with intense gore, strong language, crude jokes, and some scenes with intense violence that could be triggering. Completed: 7/11/2021