Camilo Carter is The Doctor of East Hadena, one of the deadliest serial killers the city has ever seen. He's excellent at what he does, with no signs of getting caught any time soon. He thinks he has it all figured out, sees himself as almost bulletproof. He's never slipped up, never come remotely close. Camilo is untouchable. That is, until the really hot lead investigator of his case moves in across the hall. ~ "Perfect," he tells me, tone low. My heart practically stops beating in my chest. "I meant you're perfect." Decari doesn't know. He has no idea how untrue that is, how far off. He doesn't know, and he can't know. He can't ever fucking find out! He just can't, and I'm terrified that if I let this continue any longer... I'll get too comfortable. Too secure. I can never allow myself to doubt his loyalty to the law. If I'm to give in, I need to promise myself that. I take a step forward, and we're so close like this that I can feel the heat of his body. I finally move my gaze up to his eyes, which look a lot darker like this. He is entirely focused on me, and I don't think he even realizes he does it, but his hand drops from my face and finds its way to my hip a moment later. The world seems to disappear as I look into his eyes, deciding to warn him one last time. "You'll change your mind." [WATTYS 2025 WINNER] ~ [WARNINGS: smut, gore, some heavy topics like torture and sexual assault, morally grey characters (the usual)(I mean it's a book about a serial killer..)]

Iago Bruin struggles to navigate life's changes as he approaches his 18th birthday.

[Sequel to Frayed Ties] Fanner has spent his entire life being an unwanted failure of a Companion, so even if training to become a healer means a life of isolation and pain it isn't so bad because at least it's something he's good at. At least he's valued. And then one day things go too far and he proves himself the ultimate failure at that as well. Afraid of the consequences of his actions, he runs away. Yore isn't expecting to find an injured Companion of all things on his way back home, and he's immediately suspicious. He wants to treat the young man kindly and tell him everything is going to be okay, but there's too much at stake to risk telling him anything until Yore can be sure he's not there to spy on them. Can they find trust in one another while they're both holding onto so many secrets?

Nic was almost positive he had never encountered a more perfect, beautiful, inspiring stranger before this sudden walk-by. They had the sort of presence that knocked the air out of him, the words out of his mouth, and so... he never learned the name of said stranger. But when his accidental "WANTED" signs catch the notice of his peers, he's steered in the direction that's closer fit to the path his future muse leads. Kieran is... a mystery. Maybe it's his aloofness that makes him so broodingly calm. Whatever the case, Nic becomes determined to draw that idiot's face into oblivion, even if there's little chance of a romance happening between them. But sometimes showing appreciation for the person you love happens to be from afar, and with a pencil and paper in hand.

Gabriela Castillo arrives at a real-life castle to visit her half brother. The moment she sets her eyes on the monstrosity it nudges something familiar in her brain. However, only after glancing into a pair of pitch black eyes does she realize that it's no ordinary castle, after all. It's the one and only werewolf castle. Gabriela knows this because she isn't a human. She is a witch. While there is nothing wrong with a witch visiting the werewolf castle, Gabriela's predicament isn't as simple. She is a wanted witch, hiding her true nature with a masking spell. This means that the werewolves have no idea who she is. Except for one. Inside the werewolf castle Gabriela meets the notorious Alpha King whose scrutinizing eyes make her feel like he can see straight through her spell. Right from their first meeting he shows an unexplained interest in her. However, because Gabriela is too busy trying to hide her identity, she doesn't consider another important question that might change everything. What if there is something more between her and the Alpha King? Original photo for cover by Oleg Magni from Pexels

What do you do when the last star falls? After facing a devastating loss, Ezekiel finds himself buried, not knowing how to resurface. The weight of the prophecy looms over him even as Evimeria crowns her new king. An epic battle advances like a serpent, the celestial catastrophe prances ever closer and Ezekiel finds himself with his sole company of darkness. Isn't it easier to simply melt into it?

THIS IS NOT A PAID STORY. ONLY THE STORY BRANCHES ARE. YOU CAN READ THE ENTIRE BOOK FOR FREE. NOTE: This book contains intense internalized homophobia, little abuse of drugs, a brush into the topic of racism and African 'discipline' and a lot of fluff and teenage angst. --- Israel is from a very religious family. He's the good boy and most people look up to him. His parents love him and together with teachers, he's believed to be perfect boy. Israel knows for a fact that's he's far from perfect, especially since he has a big secret that's choking him up day by day. Israel believes he can continue being one person in the closure of his mind and being another outside in real life. He's smart and he can do it, unfortunately for him, his walls start coming apart and the 'choking' because too much when he meets Sky. © CriticallyIntense

(BOOK 2 in the Mate Series) After a peaceful year in the institute, Pippor Monty returns to Crescent Town, unaware of the rumours between locals that he was stolen by wolves. One year on, the merciless Alpha now might consider your mercy. With his mate by his side, Krey Graymer was capable of being not only a great leader, but a fair one. One year of peace was one year too many, especially with the Bedlam Alpha still missing, and the threat of a Packhouse invasion at any given moment.

Louis Stan has always been an outcast. There is no denying that the walls he has put up between himself and other people are the cause of this but being gay hasn't helped either. However, being an outsider isn't his only problem. Louis has always tried to see the light, even in the darkest times, but with each passing day, it gets harder. He becomes more closed off, not letting the light reach him. But sometimes a voice is all we need to hear. As the soft voice of a caring boy slips through his bedroom wall, Louis finds himself seeing little bits of that light again. But with it, Louis notices the darkness from the past, that he tried to move on from, starts to become illuminated. Will this mystery boy help Louis bring down his walls, or will the past continue to haunt him?