Scarlett Frost thought she could outrun her mafia bloodline, until Zack Vane, a dark and dangerous kingpin, pulls her back into his world of power and passion. Trapped between desire and danger, she's caught in his web of control, where every touch, every look, feels like a promise. Can she resist the man who owns her body and soul, or will she surrender to the secrets they both hide?

This was the very first story I ever wrote-something I initially created just to bring a smile to my friends' faces. I never imagined I'd one day share it publicly. But here I am, taking that leap and inviting you all to read mine. "Almost Strangers_Always Soulmates" is a series of short feel-good tale about a story of love, and the little moments that make a life. I'm not a professional writer, and English isn't my first language, so please read with kindness. I genuinely welcome your constructive feedback, but kindly avoid any hateful comments. After all, stories are meant to connect us, not divide us. I hope you enjoy reading this as much as I enjoyed writing it! Do follow on Instagram & Support my content! 𝗖𝗼𝗽𝘆𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 © 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗜𝘆𝗮🌙 𝘈𝘭𝘭 𝘳𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵𝘴 𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘳𝘷𝘦𝘥. This is a work of fiction. Any resemblance to real persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental. No part of this book may be copied, reproduced, or distributed in any form without my written permission, except for brief quotations used in reviews or allowed by copyright law. 𝘖𝘳𝘪𝘨𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺 𝘱𝘶𝘣𝘭𝘪𝘴𝘩𝘦𝘥 𝘰𝘯 𝘞𝘢𝘵𝘵𝘱𝘢𝘥 𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘶𝘴𝘦𝘳𝘯𝘢𝘮𝘦: 𝙉𝙤𝙞𝙧𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙚𝙗𝙮𝙄𝙮𝙖.

What happens when a daughter raised in logic confronts a mother who's already survived the ruins of faith? Set against the fading light of a winter dusk, Saldek - The Dance of the Dead is a haunting and intimate dialogue between Zehra and her daughter Akifah. As the sun sets and fire crackles in the hearth, a lifetime of inherited beliefs unravels-layer by layer. This is not just a story about religion, but about caste, conscience, and the quiet violence of social labels that survive even in exile. Through piercing conversations and painful memories, the story questions what it means to truly be free. Is God the liberator-or the cage? Are we believers... or just beautifully dressed puppets dancing to the tune of systems we never chose? Blending philosophy, intergenerational trauma, and poetic rebellion, Saldek doesn't offer easy answers. But it dares to open the window-and let the wind in.

In a kingdom where beauty rules and mirrors never lie-Queen Zailah has only ever trusted one thing: her reflection. When a defeated rival offers her a mysterious enchanted mirror, Zailah sees more than a gift-she sees a god-like vision of herself. Beautiful beyond mortal bounds, the mirror becomes her obsession. But as her throne gleams with power, unrest brews in the shadows. Callista, the queen's loyal chambermaid, is torn between duty and love when her forbidden lover begs her to steal the mirror in exchange for a chance at freedom. What begins as a desperate theft ignites a chain of betrayal, unmasking ambition, deception, and a curse foretold by the stars. As illusions shatter and truths claw their way to the surface, the queen spirals into madness, and the price of perfection demands blood. In a world where beauty is power and mirrors never forget-how long can anyone hold onto the face they desire? Perfect for fans of twisted fairytales and dark mythology, Mirror Mirror is a tale of vanity, vengeance, and the terrifying cost of seeing yourself too clearly.

In a house wired with cameras and packed with secrets, sixteen strangers compete for $500,000, and nothing is off-limits. To win, you need strategy, charm, and perfect timing. But in a game where trust is currency and betrayal is expected, the real danger isn't getting played-it's getting close. Skylar Nash has a plan. The quick-witted game designer is a master at reading people, cracking jokes, and keeping things light. Make friends. Stay out of drama. Never show your cards. Easy. But her plan shatters the moment Skylar's first-ever celebrity crush, walks through the door. The one she never expected to meet. Especially not here. Suddenly, Skylar can't think straight. Every strategy slips. Every glance lingers. And the version of herself she's so good at performing starts to crack. As alliances shift and secrets build, the game twists tighter. And in the quiet corners of the night-over shared tea and stolen looks-something real begins to spark. But falling for someone inside the house? That's the kind of move that gets you burned.

In the hallowed halls of Oxford, a brilliant but ruthless DPhil candidate, Ethan Blackwood, sets his sights on the lonely and vulnerable Professor Sebastian Ashworth. What begins as a calculated seduction spirals into a devastating game of manipulation and betrayal, where love is a weapon and ruin is the prize. A dark BL age-gap romance exploring the shadows of ambition and the fragility of the human heart.

Rue Vargaz is detective, and he is bored. Due to the lack of new cases, he found himself stuck in paper work. But that will change when a new series of murder happened in the Bay Area. However, a horrifying truth will slap Rue that this is not just a simple case of serial killing.

WARNING! DISTURBING CONTENT! After a decade of living in the bustling city, William Oakley returns to his hometown, Greenpen, an isolated village on the mountainside of Mt. Montblanc, upon receiving an urgent letter from his mother, Miranda, informing him that she is gravely ill. However, upon returning and staying in the village, he is plagued by haunting nightmares of burned children, warning him to leave. And witnessing the villagers, including his mother, acting strangely, he realizes that the village he once knew is gone, and something is terribly wrong. What happened to Greenpen while he was away? What horrors await him in his old home? Genre: Religion Horror, BL, Psychological Language: English * The edited version of this story is published under 8letters Bookstore and Publishing

A normal high school freshman's life takes a turn for the worst when he starts receiving wedgies from his teachers.

You'll get a variety of short horror stories here. I'm not a writer so I have collected these stories from different sources. I hope you won't mind until you're enjoying reading them.