A set of chess stands at my bedside table, the white row perfectly in line while one of the black knights already moved. I furrow my eyebrows at the wrongdoing but then remind myself of one thing; he doesn't play by the rules. Picking up the small letter in the middle of the checkerboard, I keep the creeping fear at bay and read the four words followed by his signature, surprisingly neatly written. "Prepare to be checkmated - Nick."

i always loved you, skye. i had to destroy them. but skye, please, i never, not once, intended to- >•>•>•>•>•>•>•>•>•>•>•>•>•>•>•>•>•>•>•>•>•> as kids, skye promised that if she wasn't married by age twenty eight, she'll marry her best friend declan. but he loves skye, so of course, he's going to make sure she doesn't marry anyone at all. by any means possible.

Twenty years ago, vampires emerged from the shadows and took their place among humans. With their King and the government working together, a fragile peace has been put in place. However, despite their efforts, deep-rooted fear and animosity prevents the next leap of co-existence. One such advocate of vampire dominance is no other than the Vampire Prince. A world where humans serve vampires is all he cares about. When he takes the throne, peace will be the last thing on his mind. Rin Elizabeth Borek wants nothing more than to survive. She keeps her head down and struggles to maintain normalcy in her life. But when their path cross, their entire worlds turn upside down. Trying to prevent a national outcry, the Royal family offers Rin and her parent's an opportunity. In exchange for normalcy, Rin has to teach the value of humanity to the Vampire Prince. Can Rin thaw the Prince's heart or will he succeed in pulling her into submission? I like to thank @skylarjh for the awesome cover!

See what happens when a young girl falls in love with the leader of the most notorious gang in her city.

*Highest Ranking: #4 in Vampire* "Get. Away. From me." I warned. He blinked, and a slow smile formed its way onto his face. I clenched my fists, fighting the urge to brush a stray lock of midnight black hair from his forehead; he looked positively angelic when he smiled. "You don't want that," he murmured, his face dipping closer to mine. I pressed myself harder against the wall as he continued, his breath cool on my lips and so, so tempting. "You want me, Elizabeth. And out of every beautiful human girl in my estate tonight, I want you too." **** Sebastian Rockefeller is Lake Village's newest vampire. Lake Village banned the turning of humans 100 years ago; Sebastian has taken residence there and for the past 100 years, treated humans as cattle. No army is strong enough to overthrow him, and no other vampire dares to set foot in his territory. Despite the danger, humans flock around him in hopes of becoming immune to the march of time, and every year he hosts a ball to give them the chance to catch his interest, yet he has never taken it seriously. Now, Sebastian is tired of ruling alone.

Elle grew up believing that myths and magic were confined to the realm of make-believe, never suspecting she was part of a hidden world of wonder and danger. On the night of her twenty-first birthday, Elle's ordinary life shatters when she uncovers an ancient prophecy that entwines her fate with every fairy tale ever told-she must marry the malevolent god, Jack Frost. Suddenly thrust into a realm where immortal gods and monsters reign, Elle is forced to navigate a world she never knew existed. Reluctantly, she must ally with Jack, a man she is desperate to avoid. Neither of them is thrilled about the impending marriage, but as dark plots and secrets emerge, Elle and Jack find themselves drawn together by forces beyond their control. With threats mounting and fate closing in, Elle must confront her destiny, knowing that defying it could lead to her demise. As they stand united against a world of peril, Elle must find the courage to face a future that seems to offer only one grim outcome: death. __________________________ Cover by Aphrodite270 Highest rankings: #1 Adventure/#1 Fantasy

'For what is love if not a beautiful mosaic of happiness and pain?' A collection of original short poems on topics that I feel most people relate to or know about but don't often speak about. Feedback is welcome and appreciated ❤️ Highest Rank: #8 Review by Maram Reguigui: 10/10 This is my original work.