The path fate lays before us is often many years in the making, and the tale of the Phoenix and the God-spawn is no different. Nearly 3,000 years before the war that would bring about Astaroth's defeat, another battle was waged to ensure there would be a future to fight for. Duty has been thrust upon Prince Azael Cadhael for centuries, first by filling the role of an uncrowned King, but his true story begins as all royal stories do: with a ball, a secret, and a peculiar dream. When Azael overhears the whispered plans of his betrothed and her twin brother to leave with the Phoenix on a goddess-given quest, he must surrender to a new type of duty entirely. Navigating his ever increasingly strained relationship with Tissaia Lochren while striving to save the future of his kingdom isn't a job easily done, and her closeness with the Phoenix, Kaius, certainly doesn't make it any easier. Tissaia has spent years in the shadows of her own failure and her father's wrath. Kaius's quest offers her and her brother Talarion a chance to claim their freedom at long last, but fighting ones' past can be just as deadly as fighting an armed foe, especially if that past isn't keen on backing down. If they're going to succeed, all four of them must learn to recognize the power in truth and bared secrets, as well as the strength in kinship. If they fail, it could mean the doom of all Asterria for an age. But if they succeed, perhaps fate will be kinder than they have been led to believe. Warning: This book, while being a work of fiction, still deals with real and mature elements. There will be chapters dealing with abuse, gore, PTSD, torture, sexual content, and other topics. Please be aware if you are sensitive to such content. {The Phoenix Duology} "From the Ashes, I" "Born of Flames, II" {Additional Asterrian Saga Books} "Threads of Fate", prequel "Two Cursed Souls", sequel Completed February 9, 2025 *UNSOLICITED CRITICS MAY BE MUTED* see bio

"Stay away from me," I warned, my voice trembling with fear. But he paid no heed to my pleas, his gaze fixed on me with an intensity that made my skin prickle with awareness. And then, in one swift movement, he was upon me, pinning me against the cold stone wall with a strength that left me breathless. His hand pressed lightly against my mouth, silencing my protests as his lips curled into a devilish grin. "Now, now, love," he murmured, his voice a seductive whisper in the darkness. "No need to be afraid. I'm just here to talk." _____________________________________ "She was poison in a pretty bottle." _____________________________________ In the enchanting world of the fae, where magic thrives and mysteries abound, a tale of unexpected love unfolds amidst turmoil and intrigue. Princess Zayra finds herself torn from her kingdom's embrace, captured by the enigmatic Fae Prince, Xaden. Initially consumed by resentment towards her captor, Zayra's heart soon begins to soften as she discovers layers of complexity beneath Xaden's fae charm. As their relationship deepens, Zayra grapples with conflicting emotions while navigating the perilous realm of the fae. But even amidst the blossoming romance, danger lurks in the shadows, threatening to shatter their newfound bond. With suspense weaving through every twist and turn, Zayra must confront the ultimate question: Can love truly conquer all, even in a world where nothing is as it seems? In a story that blends drama, suspense, and fantasy, readers will be transported to a realm where magic reigns supreme and love defies all boundaries. Will Zayra's kingdom mount a daring rescue, or will she choose to embrace her newfound destiny in the arms of the fae prince? Dive into the captivating world of "Fae Enchantment" and unravel the spellbinding tale of love, betrayal, and redemption.

BOOK 1 OF THE MARKED DUOLOGY - 2025 WATTY'S SHORTLIST Syerin Cayde has spent her life in the shadows, a deadly assassin who knows how to survive in a world that shows no mercy. But everything changes when a cursed mark - the Bloodmark - burns itself into her skin during a mission gone wrong. It's a symbol of power, of destiny, and of death - a mark that hasn't been seen in centuries. A curse that if found by anyone would end with her death. There have been legends, rumours, that the Bloodmark was the mark of the Goddess of Blood and if one bear the mark, they would have one of the god's power. However, it is also said that the power is enough to make one explode, die. Now hunted by forces she doesn't understand, Syerin is dragged to Ironspire, a fortress where the Ascension Trials unfolds. The prize? The crown of Velthar - and unimaginable power. The cost? Everything. Forced into a deadly competition alongside warriors, heirs, and monsters, Syerin must fight to keep her secret hidden. But as the mark begins to awaken, whispering of the ancient gods imprisoned beneath Ironspire, Syerin realises the tournament is a game far more dangerous than anyone knows. And then there's the matter of the Knox Brothers. Three brothers. The royals. The heirs to the throne. The oldest one in particular. She knows something is off about him. That there is something coursing in his veins that isn't just blood. Drawn to him in a way, Syerin can't understand, will the trials be her end? Or will the war that she fights against her feelings do it for her? Allies become enemies, love and betrayal blur into one, and the mark's power begins to consume her. To survive, Syerin must decide: Will she embrace the curse that could save Velthar or destroy it?

Aleyr Frostborn has survived a hundred prophecies of her defeat, breaking each one by slaying the champions of light sent to kill her. Amongst the forces of good, her very name is a curse, and with good reason. Beyond her own evil, it is said that so long as she lives, the reign of the Godslayer himself will last: the lich king who the terrified masses call the King in Black. While the kingdoms and empires that surround the blighted lands of the undead lands struggle to survive and beat back the tide of evil, the machinations of the Eternal Kingdom's dark court barely contain bitter struggles for power between the forces that have made it what it is. With one foretold hero brutally snuffed out, another will inevitably arise. For Aleyr, the cycle only further embitters her towards the gods of good and all those who serve them. But the truth is that her downfall might be something much closer to home than their prophecies, those last dregs of mortality beating inside her own chest. With a thoughtless intersection between cruelty and mercy, she begins a chain of events threatening to tear the Eternal Kingdom and her own loyalties into shreds. After all, many things can be broken, not just prophecies. (Posting to RoyalRoad under K. Olsen) [[Note: This is not a Revealed World book and takes place in an entirely different universe than that series]]

They say the gods buried their secrets beneath the roots of Idoko - a land that once bowed to the black serpent and now kneels before the Cross. But when Azoran, the last heir of the Serpentine Kingdom, rises from the shadows to avenge the murder of his parents, Idoko's peace begins to crumble. Disguised as a mortal teacher, Azoran enters the royal contest to win the heart of Princess Zara, the most beautiful maiden in all Isoko land. His goal is simple - infiltrate the royal bloodline and destroy it from within. But fate is a cruel puppeteer. A single mistake - a whip, a cry, a boy's blinded eyes - binds him to Hillary, the youngest son of the king's brother. And now, royal blood must pay the price. As old gods awaken and shadows coil beneath the throne, Azoran finds himself torn between vengeance and something far more dangerous - mercy. Because in the land of Idoko, where sacred blood was once spilled, the Black Rose of Amata must bloom again - sinfully perfect, and fatally divine. #TheBlackRoseOfAmata #SinfullyPerfect #BlackRose #AmataSeries #AmataChronicles #TheBlackRose #IsokoMythology #IsokoCulture #NigerDeltaFantasy #SouthernNigeria #AfricanFantasy #AfricanRoyalty #CulturalHeritage #NigerianFantasy #TribalRoyalty #MythAndMagic #DarkRoyalty #RoyalRomance #ForbiddenLove #PalaceSecrets #CursedKingdom #RoyalBlood #ThroneAndDesire #PowerAndBetrayal #CrownAndSin p #DarkRomance #EnemiesToLovers #SinfulDesires #ForbiddenPassion #PainAndPleasure #BrokenSouls #LoveAndPunishment #VengeanceAndLust #MythAndMystery I #PowerAndTemptation #AfricanMythology #IsokoLegends #DeltaStateFiction #Suspense #chelseamaya ©️ Copyright 2025 Chelsea Maya Victory Johnson ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. No part of this book may be reproduced or used in any manner without the prior written permission of the copyright owner, except for the use of brief quotations in a book review.

(BOOK 1 Of the QUEENS OF CHAOS SERIES) Isa Valen doesn't believe in restraint. Two weeks ago, she did champagne, a sinfully accented stranger, and a night so consuming she ran before sunrise. She doesn't remember his face. She doesn't remember his name. But her body remembers the way he made it burn. When her sister runs to New York, Isa follows without hesitation. New city. New job. New distractions. Then she meets her boss. Erik Orlov. Billionaire. Bratva Don. A devastatingly gorgeous tattooed man built from control and violence wrapped in tailored suits. The first time he looks at her, something tightens in her chest. The first time he steps close, her pulse betrays her. She doesn't recognize him. He recognizes the curve of her mouth. The sound she made when he touched her. The way she ran. The night she can't remember is the one he hasn't stopped replaying. Now she works beneath him - in his office, in his space, in his world. Every glance lasts too long. Every accidental touch feels deliberate. Every breath between them feels charged. And Erik Orlov does not chase. He claims. Enemies circle his empire. Loyalty fractures. Power shifts. But none of it unsettles him like the woman sitting across his desk, pretending she doesn't feel it too. Until two pink lines appear. Because the only thing more dangerous than their chemistry... Is the secret growing between them. And this time, he won't let her run.

Theodora Silvano is going to marry Reed Harrison. Everyone knows that. It is inevitable. They are a match made in childhood summers, family vacations, old money expectations, and the kind of long, tangled history that practically writes wedding vows for you. It has been Thea's life mission ever since she was nine years old. Loving Reed is easy. Familiar. Safe. Until, suddenly, it isn't. Because for the first time in her life, Thea finds herself questioning things she never thought to question, noticing things she never meant to notice, and wondering whether love is supposed to feel comforting...or terrifying. Meanwhile, Violet Silvano-Reyes is absolutely, completely, aggressively over Asher Kingsley. At least, that is the story she tells herself. After all, people who ruin your life do not get second chances. Unfortunately, hearts are dramatic little traitors.

Content Warning (18+): This book contains explicit, graphic sexual content, including scenes and references to sexual assault, as well as graphic violence and gore. Intended for readers aged 18 and over. Please read at your own discretion. BOOK TWO of The Breath of Aethriel This story is not a standalone. Read Book One: A Crown of Storms before continuing. In Aethriel, freedom is never given - it's bargained for. Velari's disappearance has already shaken kingdoms. Far from court and crown, she is drawn into a hidden world of ancient loyalties, forbidden knowledge, and political games played in shadow. Every truth uncovered carries a cost, and every alliance demands something in return. Because Velari is no longer just a runaway princess. She is leverage. As old powers stir and carefully constructed lies begin to fracture, the war threatening Aethriel reveals itself as something far older - and far more personal - than any clash of armies. Gods are not what they claim to be. History is not what was recorded. And the storm within Velari is no longer content to remain contained. When she finally loses control, it will not break chains. It will break the world.

Book 1 of The IronBlood Saga Death was supposed to be the end. Instead, it became a detour. Raina De Luca was forged in blood-the daughter of an Italian mafia don, trained from childhood to survive betrayal, carve power out of fear, and never hesitate. When a rival family puts a bullet in her skull, she expects darkness. What she wakes to is war. Reborn in a land ruled by dragons and deadly magic, Raina is forced into Basgiath War College, where survival is earned one kill at a time. Her instincts make her lethal. Her discipline makes her respected. Her past keeps her dangerous. But nothing about her resurrection is an accident. Her strength is wrong-too natural. Her senses are sharp in ways no human should possess. Her magic, when it stirs, feels ancient... familiar... remembered. And the dragons look at her not with curiosity, but recognition. Whispers follow her through Basgiath-echoes of a life she doesn't remember. A power she once had. A homeland beyond this world entirely. One whose people are older, immortal, and carry starlight in their blood. As Venin rise and war looms, Raina realizes her arrival wasn't fate. It was a mistake. An interruption. A displacement from a world that is calling her back. One ruled by courts. By magic. By a High Lord who has long believed his lost sister died centuries ago. In Navarre, death was mercy. What comes next is the truth she was never meant to forget.

When eighteen-year-old Eli Seraphine enters the academy, she thinks she knows her world. She doesn't. Because one man is more than he seems. Heiden-dark, enigmatic, and terrifyingly powerful-is no ordinary professor. A half-demon marked by centuries of exile, he hides scars deeper than anyone could imagine, and a hunger he can barely control. In a school built on obedience, Eli refuses to bend. But when ancient rivalries stir, fated bonds awaken, and demons from forgotten bloodlines resurface, Eli finds herself at the center of a game far deadlier than any lesson plan. Heiden protects her, challenges her, and awakens something primal within her-but can a bond forged in fire survive the shadows of the past? *Inspired by Harry Potter but I asked what if the prophecy is to ruin someone by love?* (This contains a male protagonist who deals with mental health issues.) [⚠️Warning!!! This contains sexually explicit chapters and mature themes!!!] Rewritten and Edited. You are welcome to point out any mistakes and plotholes and I will fix it.