noun: weakness. /ˈwēknəs/ -a person or thing that one is unable to resist or likes excessively.

Led by whispers, bound by madness It's not frightening to take a life, but what is terrifying is the power to change it completely. Forced by my parents and haunted by my actions, I never expected my life to take such a turn. But here I am, confined within the walls of the Grimstone Asylum, a facility for the mentally ill. Among them is he, the Mad Alpha, a legend wrapped in tragedy, trapped here for over a decade. They say he's insane, a danger to all, and they keep him hidden, lost in a haze of tranquilizers and wolfsbane. But what if the madness they claim is merely a facade? I've to know, for my own sake. [weekly updates]

It's hard enough being the only human on this alien planet with no memory of how I got here. I have no business being imprisoned by a military Captain. But here I am, handcuffed for weeks to a brooding, powerful warrior that's convinced I'm a spy. I've been a servant at the Captain's camp for months-cooking, cleaning, and living peacefully. When his tent catches fire, and I'm accused of spying, I'm taken as his prisoner. I don't know how I'll survive eating, bathing, and sharing a bed with the intense man for weeks. If the war raging across the planet doesn't kill me, the building tension between the Captain and me will do the trick. *This is a sample. This story is on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/author/elainewaters

How do you continue on with life when your life line has been cut short ? Your reason and your purpose snatched away in an instance-how do you go on? Meet Ohaji, a man who's suffering from the tragic loss of his fiancé Shannon. Twelve years later Ohaji is still battling and mourning the loss of his lover, life hasn't been the same and he feels like it'll never be. That's until a particular person enters his life when he least expect it. Feeling like he's living in hell on Earth until he meets Heaven, Ohaji is soon met with another opportunity of love. What will he do?

He's her stoic gargoyle guardian - and she's the curvy heiress who tempts his granite heart. Ariella Wainwright, heiress to a fortune, is caged by golden bars of high society and her father's overbearing protection. With a mind as sharp as her curves are lush, she craves the adventure that's always been just beyond her reach. But when danger breaches the walls of her sheltered world, it's not just her spirit that's freed-it's the shadows that hunger for Wainwright blood. Enter Callum, the alpha leader of a hidden clan of gargoyles, whose very existence is intertwined with the Wainwright legacy. His wings are her shield, his gaze an unspoken vow of eternal protection-and yet, a smoldering desire threatens to breach the boundaries of duty. As Ariella's naivety to the supernatural world fades, so does her resistance to the magnetic pull between them. But with an ancient enemy lurking in the darkness, ready to extinguish the Wainwright line, the stakes soar higher than Callum's silent, moonlit vigils. Will the passion that flares between them fan the flames of their survival, or will it spell doom for both? WARNING: This story contains strong language, explicit sexual content, violence, attempted murder, and lopsided power dynamics, that may be upsetting to some readers. Reader discretion is advised. Cover design by Mayhem Cover Creations *** This story is part of a special collection of YONDER Originals now available on Wattpad! Unlock part-by-part or the full story with Wattpad Coins.

Salem has always been a loner. She doesn't care about anyone but herself and her family...she doesn't want to care. Shes what you could call a cynic of sorts when it comes to romantic relationships but she finds dating fun. She's the Co-Ceo of a popular game development company and she drowns herself in work and travel even when there's no work to be done and no where to go. Salem only has a select few friends that she believes are her chosen family, she wants to keep her life that way never really stepping out of her comfort zone. That is until she meets the self absorbed Korean-American dick named Saul who makes her leave her comfort zone. Saul believes that dating is annoying, yet he loves to have flings with women never actually committing, sometimes having multiple flings at a time. He's extroverted, extremely arrogant, and an overall asshole. Though his outer shell is tough he's extremely soft with some skeletons in his closet. They both don't know how to feel about relationships never really getting too involved in their romantic conquests to care, always staying close enough for comfort but far enough away to not hurt each other. "women love me it won't be long before you fall for my charm sweetheart," he whispers in my ear. "Oh go to hell." Why is he such an arrogant bastard. (unedited)

Lexi Rizzo tries to navigate her new relationship with Anthony Rizzo, while also plotting revenge on the entire Petrov empire. Domani De Luca is trying to change for the better. To be the man Mia Fiore deserves. Only, when Lexi asks him for help in taking power and vengeance, he finds himself struggling between what he knows best and who he loves most.

Here is the intertwining story of two girls whose lives join together in the most unexpected ways. Selene is trying to navigate her new life after the surprising sudden death of her mother. She's thrusted into the lives of her ex-step father David Moore and his two horrible children, moving back into the Moore house she'd fled years ago. Wicked Melanie & Andrew Moore, her not-so-step brother who's nothing but trouble and devastating good looks. Will it be him that causes her the most chaos or her attempts at finding answers involving her mothers death? Sweet, bubbly Arizona is the estranged half sister of Selene, but they've never met (and not by Arizona's choice) When an opportunity arises for her to get a job assiting a man who works directly under David Moore, her half sisters step father, she takes the job in hopes of connecting with her sister. But she didn't sign up for the impressive, moody, extremely handsome, and intimidating Matthew Porter who might bring her more than what she bargained for.

BOOK 2- This is the continuation of Renzo and Kat's story, with added BONUS chapters from characters like Dante, etc. If you HAVEN'T read the Original 'Slow burn' then please hop onto my page and start there :) -(A Shade Darker series)