Slowburntension Stories

Due anni dopo l'ultima battaglia, il mondo ha ripreso a girare. Hawkins è diventata un ricordo scomodo, una nota a margine. Ma per chi c'è stato dentro, niente è tornato davvero al suo posto: un rumore di fondo sotto la vita normale, un confine invisibile che vibra nei temporali, nei silenzi, nei vuoti lasciati da ciò che non si può raccontare. Quando qualcosa ricomincia a muoversi, il passato non torna con un volto... torna come una pressione. E Hawkins, quella cicatrice, chiama ancora.

In a world where power is inherited and control is everything, the Malhotra Empire stands untouchable. Heir to the throne cold, reckless, and dangerously charming. She the one mistake his world was never meant to make. When pride meets defiance, desire becomes war. Because in this empire, nothing is given everything is taken. ⚜️

In a world shattered by the mysterious Propagation, Formula 1 driver Lando Norris and his best friend Max Fewtrell have managed to survive three long years on a lonely semi-desert island off the ruined coast of Thailand. Civilization has collapsed, electricity is gone, and humanity has slipped into violence, starvation, and silence. But everything changes the day a strange blue-and-black butterfly begins following Lando-a creature that seems too calm, too focused, too deliberate to be natural. When the pair discover a dying woman whose legs have turned entirely to stone, they learn about a new horror spreading through the world: a stone-forming virus consuming entire villages from the toes upward. With danger closing in, Lando and Max flee inland-only to collide with one of Lando's oldest friends from his childhood karting days: George Russell, alive but carrying scars from surviving alone for years. As the trio move toward rumored safe zones in the northern mountains, Lando begins having vivid dreams of Oscar Piastri-dreams that feel too real, too purposeful, and always guided by the same butterfly. The world is ending in ways no one understands, but Lando refuses to give up. Because if even one friend survived... maybe others did too. And maybe the butterfly isn't just a butterfly at all.

**Warning: There are death in this book. NOT for sensitive readers.** George Russell is a phenomenon, a rising star in the cutthroat world of Formula 1. On track, his precision is unmatched, his aggression a weapon, and his recent pole position a testament to a flawless, ice-cold control that leaves rivals in his dust. Off track, he's the epitome of a champion: charming, focused, and in command. ​But beneath the perfectly tailored fireproof suits and the blinding smiles for the cameras, George is fighting a different race entirely. There's a 'thing' inside him, a cold, calculating violence that demands an outlet, a precision-guided rage that he barely keeps contained. This season, the 'thing' is getting harder to control, and the lines between acceptable aggression and outright destruction are blurring. ​After a violent incident he's desperate to keep secret, his team's Croatian trauma surgeon, Maria, becomes his reluctant confidante. She stitches his wounds, but she sees the deeper truth: George isn't just a danger to others, he's a danger to himself. ​As the relentless F1 calendar pushes him to the edge-Baku, Miami, one high-speed gamble after another-George must confront the true cost of his ambition. Can he continue to channel his inner killer into the only socially acceptable arena, or will the beast within finally break free, tearing down his career, his life, and everyone in its path? ​Apex Predator is a pulse-pounding psychological thriller that plunges into the dark heart of elite sports, where the greatest victory isn't always winning the race, but simply surviving yourself

She doesn't feel pain. She doesn't feel fear. She doesn't feel guilt. Freen has spent her entire life pretending to be normal-until pretending stops being enough. When she begins crossing lines no one else dares to cross, the city responds with panic, obsession, and unanswered questions. A cop hunts for a killer who doesn't act like one. A doctor notices patterns that shouldn't exist. A sister clings to the hope that blood still means family. This isn't a love story. It's a psychological descent into what happens when someone without limits starts testing them. Dark. Slow-burn. Uncomfortable. Read at your own risk.

A fog-choked coastal city. A Black homicide detective who refuses to blink. A killer staging baroque, blood-soaked tableaux that speak in a language of bells, salt, and misdirection. Detective Selene Ward follows a trail carved through church belfries, glasshouse gardens, storm tunnels, and shuttered galleries, reading the killer's ritual grammar while old-money gatekeepers tighten their grip on the narrative. As bodies become instruments and institutions become stages, Selene must cut through the city's curated myths to stop a murderer who believes terror is art-and who knows exactly how to make the powerful look away. Gritty, atmospheric, and unapologetically visceral, this neo-noir thriller delivers relentless momentum, razor-edged imagery, and a protagonist with the steadiness to face what others call unspeakable. ©️ Relle H

Sa loob ng prestihiyosong Laurentia University, tahimik ang buhay ni Luna Sapphire Palmares, isang honor student na walang ibang gusto kundi makatapos at makahanap ng payapang landas. Ngunit nagbago ang lahat nang mapansin siya ng pinakamakapangyarihang babae sa bansa- Sabrina Reign Astrid Laurentia, ang pinakamayaman sa buong mundo, at ang misteryosong may-ari ng buong unibersidad. Sa likod ng perfect niyang imahe bilang CEO, philanthropist, at highly respected professional... may tinatago siyang madilim na pagnanasa. At si Luna ang naging sentro nito. Sa mata ng lahat, si Sabrina ay cold, unreachable, at walang oras sa kahit sino. Pero para kay Luna? Si Sabrina ay aninong hindi umaalis, titig na hindi lumilihis, at boses na sumusunod saan man siya magpunta. Hindi ito love. Hindi rin infatuation. Isang delikadong obsession. At sa bawat araw na lumalapit si Sabrina, unti-unting lumiliit ang mundo ni Luna-hanggang wala na siyang matakbuhan. Will Luna escape the grasp of a woman who doesn't understand boundaries... or will she fall deeper into the dangerous web of a psychopath's devotion? A dark, tense, and intoxicating WLW story of power, obsession, and the thin line between protection and possession.

Lila Monroe is broke, exhausted, and one missed payment away from losing everything. College, rent, survival - it's all slipping through her fingers. When a friend dares her to make a profile on a sugar-baby site, it's supposed to be a joke. Until Alexander Hale shows up - older, mysterious, and impossible to ignore. Their arrangement was supposed to stay simple. But nothing stays simple when desire, secrets, and temptation collide. Then there's Noah Hale - her high school enemy, Alexander's younger brother. The one person who sees right through her. Caught between obsession and danger, Lila finds herself in a triangle she never meant to enter. One brother teaches her to surrender. The other might break her. ⸻ Tagline (for cover/banner): He wanted her. His brother wanted her. She never meant to want either of them.

In Seouls glittering nightlife, love is just a swipe away and so is death.

Two strangers wake in a world that doesn't feel like their own. The land is broken, its people divided, and shadows of machines stalk the ruins. But the deeper challenge lies within - clashing ideals, unspoken secrets, and choices that could shape what little future remains. In a place where survival means sacrifice, trust becomes the hardest fight of all.

His hand on my skin is a warning his lips on mine are a sin and yet - i can't stop carving him. I told myself I'd stay away but one stolen kiss turned into a night i can't forget. This isn't only love it's obsession.

Empire of No Saints is a dark political fantasy about a fractured empire where power is currency, and loyalty is a myth. At its center stands Thorne Malrik, a rebel warlord forging a new order from ash and blood. But in the shadows, old powers stir-spymasters, cults, and charming traitors-each with their own vision for the ruins. As alliances rot and knives are drawn behind every vow, Thorne must decide whether to build a future... or burn one into being.

When her mother died under mysterious circumstances, Jaymie Rodriguez spent years drowned in questions no one dared to answer. The case was closed. The truth was buried. And everyone expected her to move on. But Jaymie can't-not until she finds the man responsible. Her search leads her to Julius Guerrero-cold, quiet, and dangerously unreadable. A man with scars he refuses to explain and a past he keeps locked behind steel walls. Everything about him screams stay away. Everything in her heart whispers come closer. The closer she gets to Julius, the more her world twists: shattered timelines, hidden motives, and lies disguised as memories. Because the man she's falling for... might be the same man who tore her family apart. But what happens when the truth isn't black or white? When guilt is mixed with sacrifice- and love becomes the most dangerous crime of all? A forbidden love. A buried secret. A truth that could destroy them both.

In the misty hill town of Vanaashi, nothing stays buried for long- not secrets, not lies, and definitely not the past. When Rhea Iyer walks out of the forest at dawn, soaked in fog and holding a broken silver locket, the town marks her as the prime suspect in a series of chilling disappearances. But Aarav Malhotra, the stranger who arrives that same morning with a gentle smile and unreadable eyes, seems to know more than he should... and notices more than he lets on. Two strangers. Two masks. Two pasts soaked in betrayal, revenge, and destiny. As the mist thickens and bodies begin to surface, Aarav and Rhea are pulled into a deadly puzzle- one where trust is a luxury, truth is a weapon, and the biggest monster may not be hiding in the forest... but behind a smile.

PROLOGUE You Were Never Just a Brother They say breaking the rules makes it taste sweeter. But no one told me the rules would be written by my best friend. And the one man I wasn't supposed to want? Her older brother. Liam Carter. Cold, infuriating, devastatingly handsome-and completely off-limits. I grew up in the Carter house like it was my second home. Sleepovers, movie nights, birthday cakes. I was the "little sister" he never asked for. But now? At twenty-one, I wasn't a little girl anymore. And Liam... well, he noticed. It started with a look. Just one. That lingering glance across the hallway when I wore her borrowed crop top. Then it became words-hot, teasing words whispered too close to my ear. Then his hands. And God help me, I didn't stop him. We were a secret wrapped in heat, hidden in shadows, cloaked in guilt. Because while I was falling for him... my best friend, Harper, was in love with me. None of us said it. But we all knew. What started as innocent teasing turned into stolen kisses behind her back. Every moment with Liam was laced with danger-danger of being caught, danger of being torn apart, danger of breaking Harper's heart. But I was already breaking mine. Because Liam Carter wasn't just a boy. He was hers before he was ever mine. And loving him might be the worst mistake I'd ever make. But I'd make it again. And again. Because even if it was wrong... He was never just a brother to me

Three lives. One collision. No way back. Lydia has survived a year behind locked doors for a crime she didn't commit. Aeryn has returned home after disappearing into a world she swore she'd escaped. Lex has built his life on control - and he'll burn everything before he lets it go. Their paths should have stayed separate. But in the shadows of quiet towns and whispered therapy sessions, the threads begin to knot - red, frayed, and impossible to untangle. When the truth finally breaks through the glass, no one will leave unshattered. 🌒 Dark Literary YA | Trauma | Found Family | Slow-Burn Tension

In a world where loyalty is currency and fear is respect, only one rises above it all. Every move is calculated. Every alliance is tested. Every secret is a weapon. Power isn't given-it's claimed, and only the strongest will survive. This is a legacy forged in shadows, ruled by ambition, and destined to leave its mark on everyone who dares to stand in its way.

The Mirror Patient is a psychological thriller about a young woman who becomes involved with a strange patient whose life seems to echo her own in unsettling ways. As she tries to understand who this patient really is, she's pulled into a tense mix of shifting memories, hidden truths, and mind-bending clues. The story explores identity, mental health, and what happens when you can't trust your own mind.

General Matthew Reyes and Captain Morgaw Hale were never meant to get along. One is ruthless and calculating, the other stubborn and reckless-two walking red flags forced to work side by side. Their partnership is a mix of sharp banter, unspoken tension, and a chemistry everyone notices except them. They bicker, clash, and call each other out, yet somehow still show up when it matters most. It's a toxic kind of friendship-messy, complicated, and full of moments that feel almost like something more. Both feel the pull, both pretend they don't, and both refuse to admit they've been each other's weakness since day one. A mature, slow-burn bromance about two men dancing on the line between rivalry and connection, fighting battles on the field and emotions they're too afraid to name. Not enemies to lovers-just two soldiers who care way more than they're willing to say.

In a world where silence is safety and obedience is survival, one mistake could mean death-and one secret could burn it all to the ground. Manon has never dreamed of rebellion, freedom, or changing the world. Her only goal is to stay alive-and keep a secret buried so deep, even thinking about it feels dangerous. A secret powerful enough to destroy the fragile system they all live under. If she dies, it dies with her. And the world? It won't survive what comes next. Her best friend Ivy is running out of patience-and hope. A decade of loyalty has worn her down, and she's desperate for an escape. But escape isn't possible, not when their boss, David, holds a truth over her head that could obliterate the one relationship she still has: Manon's trust. If that falls apart, so does everything. David thrives in the shadows. He doesn't just lead the agency that controls their lives-he owns them. Knowledge is his weapon, control his addiction. But the web he's built is fraying at the edges, and he doesn't see it coming. Until it's too late. Meanwhile, Liam, a boy who's only ever known rejection and pain, stumbles into their lives with nothing left to lose-and maybe something vital to give. For the first time, he sees a future where he isn't invisible. And Jacob? He's Manon's tether to what little light she has left. Her protector, her partner, her everything. But when love turns to obsession and loyalty becomes a threat, Manon begins to question if the person she trusts most is the one she should fear. In a world built on secrets, someone always talks. In a system built on control, someone always breaks. And when everything collapses-who will be left standing?