Amidst the restless streets of London, journalist Caleb finds himself drawn into a personal investigation that leads him to a shadowy alley, where something unsettling awaits. What seemed like just another clue in his search for a mysterious killer quickly spirals into a terrifying encounter. With time running out and the darkness closing in, Caleb realises that some answers are far more dangerous than silence. Could a fallen angel ever be forgiven by God? ❗️❗️❗️WARNING:❗️❗️❗️ This story is aimed at lovers of the supernatural. You will find LGBTQ+ representation, ethnic diversity, and a gothic setting. Mystery, horror, and drama. This story is not recommended for those under 18+, as it contains sexual content, description of violence, drugs and alcohol! Also, It may contain subjects that could be triggering for some audience. I invite you to travel into the world of Redemptio, and I hope everyone here falls in love with each of the characters, just as I fell in love when I created them. 🦇 Enjoy the journey. 🦇

A long forgotten prophecy warns of a Red Sea warrior destined to bring destruction to the Blue Royal Line. Shang Lui, the youngest Guardian Keeper ever born under the Twin Comets, holds the power to confront this threat...but at a cost that could shape the fate of all kingdoms....

(Nocturnal Law Series) Vampire lawyer Lucius Bloodworth knows the law isn't black and white. Its hazy shades of gray and blood red. When Lucius' new client comes to him as a ghost, begging for him to save her granddaughter from a wrongful murder charge, he realizes he has no choice but help unless he wishes to be haunted for the remainder of his eternal life. Merritt Lark is an advocate for the dead. Working as an intern under Bloodworth's wing, he finds himself in a haunting predicament when he lets a spirit get attached to his new boss. The dead have followed Merritt all his life, and even in a new workplace full of vampires, that hasn't changed. All Merritt wanted was a simple internship to help boost his career as lawyer, but what's a witch to do when the dead come begging them for help? The case brings them very close together, perhaps even too close, as newfound feelings blossom into something much more. But neither are ready for romance or relationships. Not with all the skeletons in Bloodworth's closet and the past Merritt just simply cannot bury. Beautiful cover featuring Merritt created by Neige❤️ Genre: Paranormal Fantasy Thriller (Gay Romance) Current word count: 60,000

The elven kingdom of Tírnéth, weakened by civil war, is unable to ward off the threat posed by the mortal men of Carransii. For the first time in recorded history, foreign feet scale the Aghadh Mountains and tread elven land in pursuit of the most coveted thing in the world: The magic of the Misty Bog. Lying to the north of Tírnéth and governed by the Seelie Queen, it is a domain even elves are forbidden from entering. Even so, Princess Eimhir and her younger sisters make the journey to its border at the behest of her father, King Lorcán, in a desperate bid to preserve his legacy as the enemy closes in from the south. He entrusts his daughters to the care of his enigmatic Warden of the North, who holds her lonely vigil in the Grey Tower of the Wall of Devin. But in these days of war, Eimhir refuses to be passive. She will not be a damsel in distress awaiting the cold kiss of her enemy's blade. With her mind honed by the cutthroat politics of the royal court, she wields it like a weapon, but can she maintain her ruthlessness through the burgeoning feelings she holds for her protector? Content warning: violence, gore, explicit sexual content, mentions and depictions of death, grief, emotional manipulation/abuse, suicidal ideation, and indoctrination.

August Hellington is a singer with dark and terrible edges, longing for a soul as twisted as his, lead by his desire and boundless passion for death. Agony. Agent of discord, feasting on violence, when his older brother leads him to war, he's quick to take arms. But the enemy has death in his stares and heavens on his face. Vilen Tereshkov is a monster feared by the many and the vile. Ex-convict working for his cousins' organisation based in Manhattan, he's sent to take down the rising opponents threatening the rise of a mob war. They answer the surname Hellington. He knows what he has to do. There is just one problem, and a dozen more: One of them looks at him like his bloodied hands are sacred. An artist falls for a muse, monsters are scared of their shadows, beasts kiss on their scars, and the line between enemy and freedom blurs too easily.

When Ethan Eaton comes home for the Christmas holiday to find his parents have been killed by vampires, his life takes a drastic turn. Leaving behind his old life, he opens a café in a village located in the Scottish Highlands, which rumours say is frequently visited by supernatural beings. His plan is simple: learn more about magical beings and find out why his parents died. There is no room for distractions, and there is especially no room for his growing feelings towards the fiery and whimsical village girl Airlia, who happens to also be chasing magic. ----- ONC 2025 Round 2 Winner & Shortlister! ----- The Novellas of the Highlands: - Oak's Tea Room - The Oblivious Fool - The Second Draft - A Wish Come True - To be named

When Eleanor rescues a raven during a winter storm, her life changes in more ways then she can every imagine... To everyone around her, Eleanor's life is falling apart. With a dead father, a mother with Alzheimer's and her sister heading off to start her new life in New York, Eleanor has never felt more alone. The only joy in her life, a little raven that visits her every other night. However, this raven is hiding a secret that will not only change Eleanor's life but will also change the life of thousands of Avianan people. Theron is her soulmate and, in a kingdom where change is looked down upon, the more Eleanor tries to fit in, the more she's realizes that maybe, just maybe, if she wants to be the best queen for this kingdom, she truly needs to learn to stand out.

Twenty-five years old Noah Sanders will do anything to save The Sanders House Orphanage. Literally anything--even turn into a terrifying scaly monster and rip off a few heads . . . That's why Noah is pretty sure of himself when he agrees to play boyfriends with the arrogant billionaire, Cole Zieglers. And Noah's job is pretty easy too! All he has to do is smile at some fancy parties, act like he's head over heels for Cole and make sure Cole's ex gets jealous. Sounds simple, right? Absolutely not! Not when the ex in question is Everest Ross--tall, dark, handsome and way too sexy for Noah's peace of mind. Everest clearly can't get over Cole and now Noah can't get over his own attraction to Everest, even when Everest seems to loathe his very existence. Then a murder rocks the glittering wedding they're all tangled up in, and suddenly Noah's playing a much more dangerous game. Stuck between Everest's cold fury, Cole's lies and a twisted murder investigation nobody asked for, Noah is just trying to survive. But with every stolen glance and biting word, it's not just his freedom on the line--it's his goddamn heart. Highest Ranking : #3 in whodunit out of 2.47k stories! (22/10/2024)

Sylfir is a lone druid; a young bounty hunter hailing from the High Forest who has made a life for herself answering calls for aid from the helpless. When the village of Summerfall issues its plea, she thinks it is no different than any other bounty she has taken, but when she arrives, she gets far more than she bargained for. In the wake of its near-destruction at the hands of an unknown beast, the village has become a confluence of powerful players: a cleric of the gentle but resolute Eilistraee who is unwavering in her conviction, a trio of Uthgardt warriors with unmatched mettle, and a mysterious red-eyed witch who would invite doom on them all. Sylfir finds that she must rally these souls to her side for good to triumph over evil. But amid the sea of chaos, she chances to find islands of calm as she comes to feel for the village people. Of all of them, however, it is the son of a farmer that she's drawn to. She proves all too susceptible to his easy charm, but with all that is at stake, will she let herself fall for him? The Rescue of Summerfall is a DnD story set in the Forgotten Realms' Faerûn in the wake of the Second Sundering (1488 DR) and is unofficial Fan Content permitted under the Fan Content Policy. Not approved/endorsed by Wizards. Portions of the materials used are property of Wizards of the Coast. ©Wizards of the Coast LLC. Content warnings: Mentions and depictions of violence, gore, implications of abuse, sexual themes (nothing explicit) Enjoy!

Cameron's first love is baseball, but when he falls for a softball player he can't be with, he realizes he's signed up for more than he bargained for. Between teaching baseball to a rag-tag team of kids and pursuing his dreams of coaching professionally, he shouldn't have feelings for Norah. But attraction is hard to fight, even when pasts and pain threaten to hurt him even more than they already have. ******* Cameron Shaw, the quiet and reserved assistant for an esteemed collegiate baseball team, has one goal in life: to coach professional ball. After one wild, unforgettable kiss on a dance floor with a stranger, his dreams are at risk of crashing down all around him. Again. Fun-loving Norah Young has two goals. First, to prove to her coach that she can be a starting player on the Saint Helena University softball team. Second, to find out why the stranger at the bar left her standing alone after the best kiss of her life. Infatuation turns to hate when he leads her to believe that he wants nothing to do with her. As the baseball assistant and a student athlete, Cameron and Norah aren't supposed to be together, but they can't seem to stay away from each other. Especially when Norah wakes up hungover in Cameron's bed, only to find out that he coaches a team of kids who don't know the first thing about baseball. While Cameron silently endures the chronic pain that stole his baseball career, Norah aims to figure out what it was that stole the promising young player's talent and smile, without getting too close to him. But they can't seem to stay away from each other, no matter how hard they try. FEATURED ON: Newly Written Books CONTENT: Women in sports Chronic pain and disability Gay rep in sports Steamy, but not spicy GENRES: Contemporary, college sports romance, new adult Marked mature for language and a few steamy scenes.