Sometimes, I wondered if there was ever a time when I hadn't cared about others' opinions, either the subtle ones that I'd heard through hushed whispers... or the harsher ones I'd fabricated within my own mind. If there was a way to appease the vicious hounding of my own worries as they nipped at my heels, it felt far beyond my reach. I longed for the peace of hearing something unpleasant and allowing it to rush through me without it tearing me apart. --- Bennett Oden had long ago grown accustomed to the numbing coldness of reality. He led a miserable existence at the hands of his father, but starving was all he knew. He understood how to navigate it... and how to survive on having just enough. On being just enough. Then, he crashed into Mason Locke-warmth incarnate. [Book 1 of The Rapture Series. Stand-Alone.)

DISCLAIMER: This story contains adult content such as sexual scenes and scenes of a violent nature. Kay is a med student, struggling to provide a better life for her and her teenage sister. On her quest to escape the moldy carpets, and chipping paint of her one bedroom apartment she meets a charming yet cocky criminal with a less than charming past...but shes not so innocent herself. Will he be the reason she escapes the life she's so desperately trying to pull herself from or drag her down further into depravity? Spoiler alert, hes going to do both. ©All rights reserved Red Vert This story can not be duplicated in any way without permission from the author. Credit to the original photographer for cover image. Credit to @shannonab97 for cover edits. Love you For those who don't know this is story is also on episode with slightly different story line.

There are TWO separate stories under this story group! Inject Me Sweetly: Vampires. Mythical creatures. Horrifying creatures. Creatures of the night. The creatures that make up Emily Brown's worst fear. Ever since she was little, the thought of vampires had sent her heart racing. So what happens when she somehow gets mixed up with the very creatures from her nightmares? When she's suddenly taken from her family because of something she had no control over? And there's something else... Something special about Emily's blood that has every vampire in the vicinity trying to steal it. But the problem is, Emily barely even has enough for herself. Dusk Until Dawn: When new neighbors move into the creepy house next door, Maddie begins to become curious about them. After a terrifying accident, she learns that her new neighbor, Damian, and his family are vampires. Knowing the secret, she is now put in danger. And so is her best friend, Dustin. A vampire wants him dead. But can Maddie stop this from happening? Or will Dustin end up dead?

The price for peace comes with sacrifices. Animkii wasn't born to be Alpha--but his two older brothers were both killed when he was four. He also shouldn't have fallen in love with his best friend... because she wasn't his mate. Chloe realized she had a crush on her best friend when he turned eighteen and was being pressured by his parents to find his mate so he could take over the pack. Her dreams were crushed when he brings home his mate and changes everything. Then tragedy struck. Despite the window of opportunity, a rift had already formed between them that only grew with time. Because Chloe still had a mate out there somewhere... And she belonged with him. While an unknown force lurked along the edges, looking to tear down the powers that be from this weakened pack and claim it as his. [BOOK 3 OF THE CLAIM SERIES - EACH BOOK IN THIS SERIES CAN STAND ON ITS OWN. YOU DO NOT NEED TO READ 1 & 2] ---This is going to HURT before it gets better!--- ***TRIGGER WARNING*** MAY CONTAIN SCENES OF VIOLENCE & SEXUAL CONTENT THE CLAIM SERIES: BOOK 1: The Forgotten Claim BOOK 2: The Defiant Claim BOOK 3: The War Claim UPDATES: Tuesdays & Fridays 60% Complete

He was her protector. She would be his undoing. She was a human. He tried to resist her. Tried to stay away from her. She wasn't his soulmate, and yet... And yet, he wanted her -- mind, body, and soul. ---- This is an accompanying novel to the "Heart of Stone" series by Jo Lee Hunt (Joflower) and takes place after the last book. It is recommended that you read "Heart of Stone" to understand this story. ---- CONTAINS: interracial relationship (BWWM), strong female lead, vampires, gang violence, action, drama, humor, relatable characters, high stakes, passionate romances, caring for loved ones with mental health issues VOID OF: protagonists as mates, "insta-love," extremely possessive, aggressive, abusive alpha mates, Stockholm Syndrome HEART OF STONE SERIES: - Heart of Stone (Parts I & II) - Heart of Stone (Part III) - Heart of a Beast - Heart of a Knight (Coming 2021)

"But you're my dad's boss, what would happen if he found out?" "Doesn't matter. All that matters is that we're here, alone, now, no interruptions." He placed a hand on my cheek and moved closer to me, leaving no space in between us. I stared into his beautiful ice blue eyes. He placed a hand on my hip and pulled me that little bit closer, before pressing his soft lips against mine. This is how it was supposed to go. - Alex and Lukas couldn't be more opposite; Alex is a famous millionaire who owns a huge company, while Lukas is just an average person only just navigating the real world. But you know what they say, opposites attract. The story follows Lukas, who is forced to join his dad at work, where he meets the rich and famous Alex Woods. After their friendship begins with a disaster, the both of them work to slowly build their bond, their innocent friendship evolving into something more passionate. Unfortunately, it's never that easy. In order to keep his strong image of being a rich and successful businessman, Alex cannot let the secret about his sexuality out, in fear of it affecting his career and life. Will Lukas and Alex's relationship survive all that is thrown their way? Find out in Dad's Boss. - Best ranks - #1 in #bxb, #1 in #manxman, #1 in #company, #1 in #boyxboy

[COMPLETE] Revenge drove him. Bloodlust raged in his veins. All 22-year-old Mik (Mikwam) wanted was to reclaim his birthright and destroy the alpha that took it from him. He never expected to find his mate within the pack of his enemy -- nor was he expecting his mate to be a male. Things were finally starting to look up for 18-year-old Sam (Samuel). He joined the ranks as a patrol wolf and was happy to finally be a contributing member of the Zhooniyaa Miskwi (Silver Blood) Pack -- until he finds his mate among the rogues attacking his pack. Sam's hopes are crushed as Mik vehemently rejects him, yet Sam is the only one keeping Mik alive. Can the two males come together the way the Moon Goddess intended, or will they meet their maker? Dark - MxM - LGBT [BOOK 2 OF THE CLAIM SERIES -- CAN BE READ ON ITS OWN BUT DOES CONTAIN A FEW SPOILERS FROM BOOK 1] THE CLAIM SERIES: BOOK 1: The Forgotten Claim BOOK 2: The Defiant Claim BOOK 3: The War Claim TRIGGER WARNING: Contains infidelity, references of self-harm, suicide, abuse, foul language, violence, and sexually explicit scenes (male-on-male)

#1 & 3 in the "There's A..." series. #2 is on my profile. [Editing] He's popular, I'm a nobody. He's a senior, I'm a freshman. He goes to wild parties, I stay home all night. So how did he end up in my bed? Where will it go from here and how much will he pay to keep it all a secret? (Boyxboy) Cover by @LoveInsanity

Keegan is a boy who loves affection. He's usually quite peppy and excitable, but everything in life has turned against him. He ends up locking away his emotions and making himself distant from the world, trying to avoid further suffering. He's left a shell of his former self, struggling to get through life. He decides to take time away from his abusive life by going on a week long school trip to collect his thoughts. He is placed in situations he couldn't have imagined. Theo is a laid back jock. He can come off as aggressive and bossy, usually around his friends, though he has a heart and can be quite kind. His life is hectic and full of annoying people. His parents are inconsiderate, his friends are clingy and loud, and the rest of the school sucks up to him, which he doesn't received well. He just wants to be left alone. After deceiving his clingy friends he snuck away on the school trip, hoping he could finally get some peace and quiet. This trip would hold some surprises for him, and maybe even change his life. What future will await these two? Are they destined for greatness, or despair?