After a catastrophic breach aboard the research vessel Stella, 19-year-old Rin watches her world collapse. Her father sacrifices himself to get her to safety aboard the ship's smaller landing vessel hidden in its underbelly-but not before releasing one of their captured alien specimens and striking a desperate deal: its life and freedom in exchange for Rin's survival. Stranded on the first planet she's ever set foot on, with nothing but a damaged ship and a creature that has every reason to abandon her, Rin is forced to learn how to survive. Yet whether driven by his own motives-repairing the ship and finding a way off-world-or bound by the promise he made, the alien does not leave her side. If anything, he begins to watch over her. As days pass and survival forces them closer, the distance between them begins to blur. What starts as fear and necessity shifts into something far more complicated-something Rin doesn't fully understand, and perhaps shouldn't feel at all. And when she begins to suspect that those feelings might not be entirely one-sided, she isn't sure she wants to fight them anymore.

In the perilous jungles of the ashlands, Nyla Ka'Ren, a fierce human warrior, fights to survive against deadly xenomorphs and a world that seems determined to claim her. When she encounters T'kharak, a massive predator of unparalleled strength, survival becomes a delicate balance of instinct, trust, and unspoken understanding. As they battle together against relentless threats, a dangerous ember sparks between them-a bond forged in fire, combat, and mutual reliance. Amid the shadows, mist, and lurking predators, trust evolves into a deep, undeniable connection, testing the limits of courage, loyalty, and the heart's desire. In a world where life is fleeting, only the strongest bonds can survive the flames. (AI Generated) (Research) (Short Story)

In a galaxy still scarred by war, Dr. Ayira Cole boards a Yautja vessel to uncover the truth behind her brother's mysterious death on a failed peace mission. Armed with nothing but her intellect and her grief, she must navigate a brutal alien culture that respects strength over sentiment and secrecy over transparency. Assigned a silent guardian-Ka'rehn, a masked and dishonored Yautja warrior with a haunted past-Ayira finds herself drawn into a conspiracy that threatens to shatter both their worlds. As fragile diplomacy teeters on the edge of betrayal, Ayira begins to suspect that Ka'rehn knows more than he lets on... and that her brother's death wasn't the result of war, but of something far darker. Bound by silence, hunted by enemies on both sides, Ayira and Ka'rehn must uncover a buried truth-and confront the growing connection neither of them expected. In the shadows of stars, can trust bloom between predator and prey?

Thirty-nine years after leaving behind the hellhole at Sezei, Ah'kaedh has come to terms with the fact that he will never find his Girl. Moving on is not easy, and his path has been painted with the red of all the human mercenaries he has been hunting down. *** This piece is Nameless' Sequel

{ Beauty, Blood and Honor. } In a world on the brink of collapse, where steel cities choke the sky and the rich toss scraps to the dying, one woman walks the line between survival and vengeance. Seraphina Kael - once a decorated military captain, now a ghost among ruins - has nothing left but her mind, her fists, and a secret buried deep beneath the earth. Down in the dark, something waits. Something not of this world. But make no mistake: this is not a story of redemption. This is a story of blood, lust, power, and control. ⚠️⚠️⚠️ ​As usual, the story will have sexual themes, gore, blood, crude language, and is not suitable for all ages. 🚫 ​The music and images I will include will only serve to give an idea of the events, and characters, but they will not be my creation; they have their own creators and artists. 🤓 ​I hope you enjoy this story. 💖 As usual, leave a comment or a rating if you wish. 😉

I DON'T own any of the images used in this story or cover (unless otherwises specified), all images come from pintrest so I'm not entirely sure of the true owners. Deep in the wilderness, far from the noise of roads and the weight of human expectation, Lucia Woods has built a quiet life among the forgotten. In a weathered cabin nestled between trees and mist, she tends to injured wildlife with steady hands and a guarded heart. Known only in passing by the nearby village, Lucia speaks little, trusts less, and has long since stopped expecting the world to offer her kindness. Her solace lies in routine-tea left to steep too long, charcoal sketches of the animals she's saved, and the silent comfort of solitude. But something in the forest is changing. Strange tracks in the forests. A stillness in the trees that feels too intentional. Animals gone missing. And sometimes, when the wind is just right, she swears she isn't alone. Above and beyond that quiet world, Ka'renok watches. A veteran Yautja of gray-honor, cast to walk the border between honor and duty, he has no home but the hunt. Bound by silence and shaped by war, Ka'renok moves through shadow with reverence and precision. He distrusts humans-loud, deceitful creatures who glorify weakness and destroy what they cannot control. But in his path, one quiet human lingers like a flaw in his focus. She should be meaningless. Instead, she unsettles him. Sent to this world on a mission that requires to kill, observation and patience, Ka'renok expects nothing from Earth but complication. What he doesn't expect is Lucia. As their worlds begin to brush-first in glimpses, then in something deeper-they are both pulled into a quiet, dangerous bond neither understands. In a forest hiding more than scars and silence, hunter and healer must decide whether what connects them is worth the cost of being seen.

In the heart of a war-torn Jerusalem, Staff Sergeant Layla Hawke and her loyal Belgian Malinois, Riley, are thrust into a mission that seems simple-find and eliminate the leader of the newly-formed terrorist group Al-Masbah. As tensions rise in the city, Layla and her squad work alongside the local police to restore order amidst the chaos. But beneath the surface of this fractured society, something far more dangerous lurks. Unbeknownst to them, a rogue Yautja has arrived, drawn to the city's conflict by the promise of a thrilling hunt. Watching from the shadows, this extraterrestrial predator sees Layla, a fierce and capable woman, as the perfect prey. But as the hunt intensifies, the lines between predator and prey begin to blur, sparking an unlikely connection that defies the laws of war-and the universe itself. Amid gunfire and political intrigue, Layla must navigate not only the dangers of the city but also the complex relationships with those around her, including the enigmatic Yautja. With Al-Masbah manipulating the fragile peace and outsiders questioning the U.S. involvement, Layla's struggle is more than just survival-it's a fight for the future of a world caught between alien forces, political agendas, and the fractured humanity caught in between. Romance ignites unexpectedly, as alliances are formed and tested, and enemies become lovers under the most unlikely of circumstances. A high-stakes, action-packed story of survival, political commentary, and alien intrigue, this tale delves into the brutal realities of war, the cost of peace, and the bonds that form in the most hostile of environments.

There's something wrong in Joel's woods. Something bringing death. And he's going to put it right, even if it means making himself the prey.

"Blood of the Huntress" In a world ruled by ruthless predators, where the Yautja race is defined by their strength and warrior code, a groundbreaking event takes place. For the first time in history, a female Yautja, S'Rasha, finds herself carrying a child. Unseen and unheard of among her kind, this miraculous pregnancy challenges every tradition and belief she has ever known. As S'Rasha navigates the complexities of motherhood, she must confront the shifting dynamics within her species and the sacred customs of the hunt. With the weight of her unborn offspring's future upon her, she faces not only the trials of her own transformation but also the threats of those who would seek to destroy her and the child she carries. In a universe where survival is everything, S'Rasha's journey could reshape the very essence of what it means to be a Yautja.

***TRIGGER WARNING!***This entire book is a trigger warning I am not going to label which chapters are what. Just know this will contain S/A scenes and the suggestion of r*pe. I do not care to hear your opinion on the way that portion is written, if any scenarios like that make you uncomfortable then this is not the book for you. She was sent as a tracker with a military group to recover stolen tech. She didn't expect to be hunted. Jade was used to being alone-until the mission dropped her into a jungle thick with secrets and men who didn't expect her to last a week. But something else is watching her. Not one of them. Sol'drex is no man. He's a predator born in bone and blood, a silent force from beyond the stars. And he's chosen her. She becomes his obsession. His prey. And maybe... something more. But the line between hunter and lover was never meant to be safe. In this jungle, devotion is savage, and surrender might be the only way out alive.