"One kiss won't hurt, right? Just one, I promise" He whispered holding my face. "It's wrong" I said. I knew I was just lying to myself. "I've waited so long for one kiss" He whispered his lips a breath away from mine. "When you left I thought I meant nothing to you. You can't do this to me now" I said feeling vulnerable. "I'll show you just how much you mean to me"

Life and Death. Self-preservation and Sacrifice. They are all just a part of life. This is a collection of Dark Fantasy, Gothic Fiction, Horror and Romance short stories where the inevitability of death and the obligation of sacrifice are knocking at people's doors... (Every short story is complete and stands out on their own.) NOTE: This anthology involves mature themes, such as death, blood, gore and sexual references. It is not suitable for readers under the age of 15.

Eighteen suitors, one prince. ~ Ingrid Cruryn, a powerful, nineteen, and more than beautiful daughter of a noble's had a relatively easy life. Her father was not the kindest man, but her best friend - Lexie - always made sure Ingrid had something to look forward to when she woke up in the morning. But Lexie was ill, and a shot at becoming Queen could easily change that. Why? The Prince was a Healer. If Ingrid wins his heart, she could give her best friend the life she deserves. But when Ingrid's life is practically flipped upside down, the Prince turns out to be nothing but cold, and a particular girl in red seems to be catching her eye, how could that even be possible? ~ Lexie, an ill nineteen year old servant girl, was content with her life. But when the only person who had ever given her a second glance leaves for the Queen's Trials without an explanation, everything seemingly crashes down upon her. As her handlers figure out Lexie is sick, she gets kicked out and placed upon the streets, her only hope being seeking refuge at the palace - where the Queen's Trials were taking place. But how could a girl so small survive in a place like that? Much less with an annoying prince, prejudices against her powerless form, and having to watch her best friend slowly leave her? ~ Let the trials begin.

Henley agrees to pretend to date millionaire Bennett Calloway for a fee, falling in love as she wonders - how is he involved in her brother's false conviction? ****** Henley Linden's brother is in jail for a crime he didn't commit, and she'll take any job to raise the money needed to free him. Soon, she's agreed to pretend to date millionaire Bennett Calloway for ten thousand dollars, so his mother will ease up the pressure on him to find a wife. But once Henley is enmeshed in Bennett's world, he falls for her, and she starts to have feelings for him as well. Despite her romance with Bennett, as she grows closer to the Calloways, Henley realizes they are somehow involved in her brother's conviction. Journeying deeper into a world of wealth and conspiracies, Henley is forced to rely on Bennett, though doing so could cost her everything. [[word count: 200,000-250,000 words]]

In a world where werewolves secretly co-exist with humans, it quite common for werewolves to reject their soulmates in hopes to find a partner with a better status. Unfortunately for Evelyn Bonnet, she is one of the werewolves that have been rejected by their soulmate but that didn't stop her from becoming the pack's diplomat. When a delegation of sirens came to visit her pack, she felt unexplainable attraction towards Prince Kai who was one of the visitors. After they got to know each other, Evelyn receives an unexpected marriage proposal from Prince Kai, that she accepts. As Evelyn and Kai proceed into married life at the Nauloria Empire. Meanwhile, werewolves are waiting to know the chosen King's name. After waiting for two years the name of the King has been revealed and now the selection of the Queen has started. Princess Evelyn received an invitation to become a judge for the selection of the Queen. Except, how can Evelyn judge the future Queen of Werewolves when she is the soulmate of the chosen King? The story is updated on Tuesday and Fridays! Cover by @The_Orange_Cat

What is it like to have no idea of your identity and who you really are? Giselle Williams could tell you that. With her generous and timid nature, she wasn't one to stand out from the crowd, and she certainly wasn't any head-strong, confident leader. But what she could dream of is to find the answers to her lifelong identity and an escape from the burdens of her life that chained her. Ever wondered what being immortal and feared is like? Sebastian Van Hansen could tell you stories. Cursed to walk the earth for eternity and feed off the living for their blood to survive, Sebastian only felt trapped and hopeless about his never-ending and boring cycle. And he's vengeful, cold, inhumane. If only he could break free from this cage he's trapped in. The two couldn't be any more different and contrasting to the very bone. Yet unfortunately for Sebastian and Giselle, they would soon find their solace and livelihood in each other's embrace. But when age-old secrets start to spill, memories start to surface, and a mythical legend of the ancient comes to light, would destinies be fulfilled and fought, or will the thirst for blood overcome all senses? After all, there is no stronger bond than blood, or is there? cover by: @thegraphicsdistrict ---- The Carnival Awards 2021| Third Edition - Fantasy 3rd place winner

(previously known as "Sincerely, Anonymous") "I loved her. Not for the way she danced with my angels, but for the way her name could silence my demons." - After fifteen years of living in an unbearable household, Hayley Davis takes it upon herself to run away from home and start a new life, something better. By age sixteen, she is desperate for something, anything that could give her some money to make a stable living. When she is offered a spot in a low-class nightclub as a stripper, she jumps at the chance. However, after a triggering assault, she finally realizes that it's time to get out of there and make another run. This time - England. Damien Blake is seemingly nothing but a jock, a bad boy, and a downright player. Every time he's seen it's with a new girl. The control he has over everyone is startling - everyone but the new girl. After his father passes, he's faced with the difficult task of taking his place in the crime world. With everything at risk, who knows what could go wrong... Hayley soon starts receiving anonymous letters bringing up her dark past with the potential to destroy everything she's managed to build for herself with the only solution being to find out who Anonymous is. Two tragic stories with paths leading to unknown destinations. When the two cross, the last thing they expected was for their lives to be ignited with something beautifully catastrophic. - ✯ Ongoing ✯ Book 1 in The Tangled Trilogy

These are a bunch of short stories I've written a while ago and now. If you'd like to see more of what I write, check out my Instagram @dominique_writesthings or my Twitter @DeeWritesThings

( the time set in this story is 1920 , royalty times ) Issac moonlight is an ordinary 19 year old guy who lived happily and peacefully. In London with his mother. after his fathers death he became more responsible to care of his sick mother .... Issac is such a curious person so he decided to visit his father library after so many years issac thought that this library is just an old dirty library his father left behind............. but little did he know that his father is hiding something extremely dangerous and beautiful , peaceful and harmful at the same time . What is it you may ask ?.......it's a book, the book of EZOX Issac felt a weird connection telling him to open the book and when he first did the room was filled with light , he felt dizzy and soon blacked out taking him into another reality/universe After all the mess he made issac is surrounded by Mysteries , secrets and unanswered questions following his shadow Forcing him into isolation and loneliness......between love , betrayal , power and reality his destiny awaits Where was he ? What is this secret ? Why is it dangerous ? Will Issac ever go back to where he belong ? Read to find out !!!!! ⚠️⚠️⚠️None of the pics used belong to me ⚠️⚠️⚠️ (DISCLAIMER : EVERY SINGLE CHARACTER IN THIS STORY BELONGS TO ME , I CREATED THIS CHARACTERS SO ALL CREDITS BELONG TO ME , IF YOUR GONNA USE THEM GIVE CREDITS OR ASK ME , THANK YOU)