Philip Kensley has been working at the Westcott manor for the past two years, under the cruel reign of Lady Anne Westcott. In this time he's made friends with the other servants, a haven in the gardens to which he tends, and a lover in his secret romance with the bastard son, Oliver Reed. After the Lady Westcott's death, her eldest son, Robert, returns to Devon. Despite being brothers, Oliver and Robert are constantly at odds. Pip promises Oliver not to be taken with his brother as the rest of the world seems to be, but everything changes when Isolde, Oliver's sister, assigns Pip to be Robert's personal manservant. *** Text copyright © KatherineBlackmare ™ 2022 The moral right of the author has been asserted. All rights reserved. This story is published subject to the condition that it shall not be reproduced or retransmitted in whole or in part, in any manner, without the written consent of the copyright holder, and any infringement of this is a violation of copyright law. A single copy of the materials available in this story may be made, solely for personal, noncommercial use. Individuals must preserve any copyright or other notices contained in or associated with them. Users may not distribute said copies to others, whether or not in electronic form or in hard copy, without prior written consent of the copyright holder of the materials. Contact information for requests for permission to reproduce or distribute materials available through this course are listed below: katherineblackmare@gmail.com

"Very good, Wesley," he breathed, the warm air fanning across the merchant captain's face. "Now I suggest you listen closely because I don't do this very often." Wesley curiosity grew, though he kept a healthy degree of skepticism as he listened to the pirate. "I'm prepared to offer you a deal." "What kind of deal?" he asked, his heart racing. "I seem to have found something that I want even more than your ship's cargo," he said with an unsettling smirk. "And I am prepared to let what remains of your crew sail free if I get it." "Name your price," Wesley said, at this point ready to agree to anything if his crew would live. Valentine reached out and tilted Wesley's head up so he could get a better view of it. His smirk seemed to grow as he let one little word slip through his lips. "You." *This is an LGBTQ+ story*

Book 2 for The Silent Guard. It only took one month for everything to begin falling apart. Yuen Shui, the new, if reluctant, emperor of Han, is just beginning to learn the ins and outs of court life after having been a military general for most of his life. He knows that there are still quite a few men still loyal to his father lurking about in the shadows, but as one of the traps he'd laid previously in his former home, the Fleeting Ice pavilion, is tripped, he comes face to face with someone, and something, he wasn't expecting.

Sometimes, words are not necessary. Zen has been mute since the day he was born. Having grown up unwanted and on the streets, he unexpectedly found himself a hero in the prince of his country, Qi. The man had appeared when other children had been throwing stones at him, trying to drive him from the safety of the town's protective walls. Qi ends up saving him, and as thanks, Zen decided to dedicate his life to protecting his master. Years later, as tensions begin to rise with one of their much-larger neighboring countries, he finds himself and his master thrown into unfamiliar territory, both physically, and mentally.

Church never intended to raise a child, much less a human one, but when a tiny boy literally runs into him in the middle of the woods, he ends up bringing it home. Michael is a preacher at a local church that is quickly growing in popularity for its fun services and amazing activities. When he finds out that one of his new church-goers is a demon, he makes it his job to rid the world of the vile creature... but what will happen when a little two year old boy ends up getting in the way?

Nathaniel Angelev is a gritty, battle-hardened mafia prince who seemingly has it all - money, power, and devastatingly good looks - even though he's sacrificed a lot along the way. But the final straw isn't the knife fight that renders him mute; it's the one that forces him to take the life of his closest friend. So Nate leaves his legacy of blood and gunpowder, determined to turn state's witness and dismantle the entire organization that has caused so much pain. And he finds himself headed straight into the arms of Marshal Reid Logan, a man secretly running from a past of his own. 
But the usual witness protection placements fail, over and over, and after an especially close call, Reid realizes that there must be someone inside of the Marshals Service working against them. Their only option is to send Reid's partner back in to hunt the mole inside of the agency, while Reid and Nate go off the grid and hit the road together. They're constantly on the move, fighting both Nate's fearsome family and their growing attraction to one another. The Angelev specter of danger is ever-looming, leading to numerous close calls and showdowns, with the stakes climbing even higher after Reid and Nate give in to their fierce passion for one another. They come to realize what's truly worth fighting for and learn that love can grow even in seemingly impossible circumstances. *****contains language, violence, sexual content, and other things of a mature nature***** (Originally posted - in a very different form - as Destiel fanfic)

▪️MXM MAFIA ROMANCE▪️ "Love is like a fire... It will either warm you or burn you," Dominic whispered. The Calvetti mafia boss seemed to be warning me of the consequences that may come as a result of such emotions. Maybe it was worth the risk... **** Quintin has a dilemma. For the past few years he has been harbouring a secret love. No one knows, except for his best friend Jade. She thinks that Quintin should take the leap of faith and profess his feelings. However, things are not always so simple. Quintin is trying to make a name for himself in the Calvetti mafia, one of the largest criminal organisations in Aelbank City. He does not think that this is the best time to pursue a romantic relationship. Especially one with a man. Will Quintin's confession be well-received or will everything blow up in his face? 🔅Rated R: Contains thematic issues, adult language, MATURE sexual content, violence and possible triggers. ------------------------------------------------- Cover Photo: Edited by @KimberlyTanithMarie using an image from photographer Omid Armin © All rights reserved 2021 I DO NOT consent to my story being translated, copied or otherwise reproduced by anyone.

Many people think teenagers are all crazy. It's also a common belief that all millionaires are eccentric. Neither of these things are considered to be particularly untrue by Todd. Then again, Todd is the teacher's pet. Also, no one actually asked him, probably for that exact reason. This is the story of how the one person who so efficiently embodies both the crazy-teenager and eccentric-millionaire stereotypes barged into Todd's life and made himself right at home. Two additional bonus chapters available on the Lacey Grace Library.

COMPLETED Jeremy is the typical good kid who doesn't have a single bad bone in his body. So when he suddenly dies at the hands of another, it's a surprise when he wakes up in Hell. Now, Jeremy must plead to the creatures of Hell that he is as innocent as he says, but Lucifer Morningstar seems determined to keep him in his realm. Started: 01/10/19 Ended: 30/01/20 The COVER is by the lovely @m-blackhart ! Make sure to check out their profile **THIS BOOK CONTAINS A GAY RELATIONSHIP AND HEAVEN/HELL STUFF, IF YOU DON'T LIKE THEN DON'T CLICK** (This is not a fanfiction)

Isaac Harley is Eton's devilish delinquent, and Josiah Beckett's the pretentious prefect. At least, that's what the two have always presumed of each other, their true selves buried under a facade and hidden like a sin. Neither one would've ever guessed that all it took was one fateful night, one of hazy minds and absolute misery, for their masks to slip off. For them to strip each other completely bare--naked in body but more exposed in places unseen. Neither one intended for this night to happen--raw, wanton, burning hot. Neither one was prepared to touch the untouchable. 05.05.19 - 11.17.19