They said the Hunt was sacred. That if I was chosen, it meant fate. But fate didn't feel like a mouth on my skin or claws at my back. It felt like blood. Mine. For years, I stayed hidden. Quiet. Unclaimed. I stole seeds from the state fields, grew food in secret, fed my family from soil and silence. I did everything right - stayed beneath their radar, beneath their noses. I didn't make waves. I didn't ask for more. But monsters never forget a scent. And when the Hunt came, I was scented. Tracked. Taken. I stabbed him. I buried the blade in his shoulder and watched him bleed. It didn't matter. Because he still bit me. And the world saw. Now my face is on every screen. The girl who didn't run. The girl who fought back. Some call me a rebel. Some call me a mate. But they all forget one thing. I wasn't made to be claimed. I was made to survive. And if they want to collar me, cage me, crown me - they'll have to reckon with everything I've kept buried beneath the roots. Because I am not the flower. I'm the fire beneath it. Rewrite version of formerly known book Escaping the monsters Embrace

Harlan has a unique power, one that makes him see things others cant, and therefore got him thrown in an asylum when he was only a child. Now he's a reluctant hero, thrust into the profession since he lacked any other option. He's amazing at his job, and six years into his work, is the sidekick to one of the most notable heroes of his generation: Lavina. Unfortunately, he also hates being a hero, but there's one thing that makes it worth it. The numbered. A series of villains who appeared out of nowhere and have an exceptional skill at avoiding the law, heroes, and just generally winning or evading consequences. Consequences, which are the only part of Harlan's job he enjoys. Harlan wants to find the root of it all more than anything, and he's beginning to get close. He intends to find out at any cost. He intends to win at any cost. That, he's sure of. His drive is unmatched. Until something entirely foreign to him gets involved: Feelings. [WARNINGS: smut, gore, swearing, some heavy topics, morally grey characters (the usual)]

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..)]

"I don't want a mate, need a mate or have a mate. Nothing you say is going to change that." Alpha Aidan of the Fervidus territories has been longing for a challenge for longer than he can remember. When subversive Lorelei shatters his heart and devastates the traditions he holds dear, a singular word resonates in the testy Alpha's mind. Mate. But his witty little rogue isn't the accepting kind. Or the settling kind. Or the kind, open and sweet kind. Definitely not the sociable kind. Will he keep up, or will she sweep him under the carpet with yesterday's woes? Only time, patience and an iron will may tell. "I'm a patient man."

After yet another fight, Lukas Mai is sent to Whittiker All-Boys Boarding School as punishment. Determined to keep his head down, his plans unravel when he humiliates the wrong person, drawing the attention of the Seven - a powerful and ruthless clique that controls the school. Caught in a storm of secrets, revenge, and power plays, Lukas finds an unlikely ally in his aloof and dangerous roommate, Christian Alvey. At first, both boys are oblivious to the magnetic pull between them, their connection sparking moments of tension and vulnerability. As their bond deepens amidst the chaos, Lukas's defiance and Christian's guarded past threaten to ignite a fire that could consume them both. In a place where survival is never guaranteed, risking their hearts might be the most dangerous move of all.

[COMPLETED] Katrina Parker has never been normal, even by werewolf standards. An outcast, ostracized by her pack because of her unique Gift: the uncanny ability to see the future. After finding out that her mate has impregnated her sister, she rejects him and condemns herself to a life of solitude. All of that changes when a certain annoying, cocky, sexy Alpha comes to her territory to claim his spoil of war. The only problem? She hates him. Even worse? She's hiding a dark secret. A deadly one. ••Book 4 of the Gift Chronicles. Can be read as a standalone novel••

There is a witch in the woods. Massie spends her days among the trees protecting the land and tending to the living things that live there. Everything changes when an unexpected and dangerous creature seeks refuge in her forest. Massie's life changes forever when she makes an oath to protect all magical creatures in her forest. Even the ones that want her dead.

Sean Romanoff. Left all that he knew behind, to start a new life. To be who he desperately desired to be. To free himself from the shackles of a curse that plagued his family. Now living in a completely uncharted land, learning new things every day, he is finally feeling like this life might be worth living. Truceson Cheong. Born into the richest family in South Korea. He drips of wealth and formality. Though with great power...comes great sacrifice. To take over the family business he must hide himself, hide his attraction. And he has...so much so he's forgotten it was there. That is until Sean... How will Sean react when he finds his mate is a human? The first pairing in the history of shifters? How will Truceson react when his attraction towards Sean isn't something he can run from anymore? Read to find out more.

Running from his dark legacy, the werewolf hunter River must align with his enemy to protect himself from a vengeful pack and his own family; a low fantasy enemies to lovers story. River is a werewolf hunter, born into the esteemed, silver-lined legacy of the Ferreus Clan. It's not a life he wants and not a life he chooses for himself, and on the eve of his twenty-fifth birthday - on the cusp of an initiation ritual that will seal him into the coffin of his family's legacy forever - he runs. River stumbles upon the quiet town of Crescent Valley, a largely mundane, quaint place of old bookstores and pleasant cafés and peaceful nature walks. He also, through no fault of his own, stumbles onto a gruesome murder scene. Body torn apart, blood still warm, an odd symbol carved into the man's bare, scratched chest. He recognises the signs. Crescent Valley has a wild dog problem. Thinking of his hard-won freedom and desperate for peace, River vows to himself- one last job. So he sets out on a mission to find the killer and put an end to them, if only so he can sleep without feeling the cool handle of a silver knife in his paranoid grip. River soon becomes entangled in a feud between rival werewolf packs clawing for territory, and the alpha of the Crescent Moon pack, Rowan, is getting a little too close for comfort. In Crescent Valley, where monsters roam the streets, it is kill or be killed. Quite literally. ───── • ⋆⋅➶⋅⋆ • ───── Status: Complete Story length: 95,000+ words Disclaimer: Some parts of this story are rated mature. There is a content warning at the beginning of these specific chapters.

There exists four realms. The realm of the humans, the realm of the wolves, the realm of the fae, and the dark realm. The dark realm has become increasingly more active, imposing itself onto the other realms in a subtle attempt to take over, forcing alliances between those once foe. Calamity has been the top warrior of the human King Reinard for nearly six years, serving as his right hand on all things. Calamity's loyalty lies with her king only. She has pledged her allegiance to him and him alone, vowing to sacrifice her life for his in a heartbeat. Calamity has been known for her brutality and merciless actions towards anyone posing any kind of threat to her king. King Leopold has reigned over the realm of the wolves for nearly 200 years. He has gained a reputation for his ruthlessness and cold ways, displaying no remorse for anyone to attack his realm. Leopold has been lonely for many years, yearning for his one and only True Mate. He has searched through every nook and cranny of his realm to find her, with no satisfying results, leaving him hopeless and ever so cranky. The human and wolf realms are forced to put aside their distaste for each other when both are threatened by the oncoming war brought by the dark realm. A meeting between the two kings makes sparks fly and blood spill, all in an attempt to create a treaty to save both kingdoms. Will the two kingdoms be able to put aside their mistrust, or will their hatred engulf everyone and prevent them from fighting in the war just over the horizon? ♤♡◇♧ Warning: Mature themes and scenes are present throughout the story, including violence and sexual interactions. ♤♡◇♧ This story isn't very popular yet, but it is original and different. Please give it a try, and, if you do, read more than just the first chapter. The second chapter is where the story really starts. Thanks! #2 in strongfemalelead #3 in humans #2 in fae #1 in realms #1 in kings #2 in warrior