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The Torchbearer ✓

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Reads 368
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Parts 16
Time 1h 53m

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'"The one who bears the torch sees all and with knowledge, comes power."' 

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Eccentric police officer, Lee Jackson lives an unassuming, yet fulfilling life with his girlfriend, Sabrina.  

Until everything changes one winter morning. 

Finding himself dragged ever deeper into a world of intrigue, before now, unknown to sleepy Northern England, Jackson must battle against an elusive and deadly assassin, his own demons and the mysterious Torchbearer Association.

Meanwhile, Priya 'The Dhan' Dhaneshwari is fighting a battle of her own and drifts ever closer to desperation as she tries to hold together the very fabric of her own creation.

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Shadow of obsession by smutty_bish

"It was not always men"😉 Detective Rayn vale is no stranger to darkness; he's spent years hunting down the city's most dangerous criminals. But when he crosses paths with her, the lines between predator and prey begin to blur. She's a brilliant, elusive killer, leaving twisted art pieces in her wake-and she's been watching him for longer than he ever realized. As he unravels her cryptic clues, Rayn finds himself drawn to the very woman he swore to stop. She knows his secrets, his fears, and everything he hides behind the badge. The closer he gets to catching her, the deeper he falls into her deadly game of obsession and desire. In a world where trust is a luxury and every move could be his last, will Rayn capture the killer...or lose himself to her entirely?

Murder On The Waterway: The Case Of The Kanaima Demon by Demon_Wolf_Detective

"In the heart of bustling, eerie London, a malevolent killer lurks in the shadows, targeting the vulnerable and those with scores to settle. For Detective George Reynolds, his initiation into the area-wide murder task force under the guidance of DS Michael Dalton takes a nightmarish turn. His first case is far from the seamless transition he had hoped for. The horrors they uncover are steeped in the supernatural, as an ancient Kanaima demon, unleashed from an Egyptian relic, wreaks havoc on the city. George is torn between the impending 'blood moon,' heralding his transformation into a werewolf, and the relentless evil that seeks to drench London's streets in blood. Guided by DS Michael Dalton, he must untangle the enigmatic threads connecting the first lifeless body beneath the Union Canal Bridge to a string of gruesome murders. But George soon discovers that the demon not only possesses an unwitting host but also answers to a sadistic puppeteer hungry for revenge. George's initiation into this hidden world is a baptism by fire, plunging him into the grip of his first blood moon and awakening his dormant demon side. Amidst the chaos, he forges a sizzling connection with Ellena Walker, the brilliant forensic pathologist, igniting a second chance at love. Prepare for a spine-tingling journey into the heart of darkness, where love and horror intertwine with a chilling supernatural serial killer case. As George races against time, you won't see the true killer coming until he connects the dots. 'Murder on the Waterway' will keep you guessing, challenging the depths of darkness lurking in the shadows of our very streets."

Lights | A Forever Fanfiction by missmintea

When Lights LaVaughn, thirteen-year-old hacker extraordinaire, finds a message scrawled in the place where her father, a luthier and musician famous for the cellos and violins he makes, is murdered, she seeks the help of an old frienemy, Detective Jo Martinez. When she meets up with the detective, she knows exactly what to expect - murder, mayhem, and chaos. What she isn't expecting is the face that appears in her nightmares every night. Enter Henry Morgan, M.E. and consultant of the NYPD, the host of a secret that is quite literally deadly. When Lights and Dr. Morgan meet, sparks fly, and as the three companions race against the clock to find the man who murdered Lights' father and is threatening to light all of New York aflame, the three must figure out how to stop it all from falling apart and uncover every secret, even when everything takes a turn for the worse. When Adam, Dr. Morgan's mysterious stalker makes his grand entrance, and the whole game is thrown into overdrive, Dr. Morgan must choose: Run, like he always has, in hopes of ending it, and leave everyone he cares for in danger, or keep his own and fight. Non est medium. There is no middle ground. [Okay, so this story is, like, old. I need to edit it A LOT because there are so many plot holes and unnecessary things, so please don't judge! Thank you!]

Oscillation | [H.S] by KINGAUGUSTD

[COMPLETED] It is well known that the world isn't a nice place. There are too many people and not enough humanity. Emma learns this very quickly when she meets Harry Styles by accident. Especially when he has her entire life in his hands. ______________________________________________________ "Please" I begged. The rough patch of his thumb scraped over my cheek and took the tear. He balanced the droplet on his thumb and looked at it. His eyes moved from the droplet to me and he put his thumb in his mouth. I exhaled sharply and then he said: "Actually, I think I will keep you."

Kill me, Heal me by lemonlithz

A suicidal young man on the verge of ending it all, meets a mysterious young woman with a chilling secret ── she's a killer who targets those who've escaped justice. Their lives collide in a whirlwind of danger, desire, and moral gray areas. She's drawn to his vulnerability, seeing a kindred broken spirit, while he's captivated by her lethal confidence and the thrill she brings to his stagnant life. As their twisted connection deepens, they're forced to confront the darkness within themselves and each other. Can two shattered souls find redemption together, or will this will only lead to destruction?

Twisted Beneath Him by author_tina_

He hates how much he wants her....she hates how good it feels to belong to him. *Reyansh Singhania - A figure of contradiction. An enigma wrapped in a mystery. With the name meaning "ray of light," his behavior is quite the opposite. He is a man of power and influence, a ruthless mafia king who holds the strings of the country's government in the palm of his hand, a man who moves in the shadows, shrouded in secrecy and danger. His presence is felt throughout the land, his face a mystery to all but those closest to him. He is the epitome of ruthlessness, his reputation for heartless brutality and merciless killing well-known to all who dare to cross his path. Yet, despite his fearsome reputation, Reyansh is also a man of great wealth and power. *Amaira Malhotra - (The one who will be beautiful forever) is a vision of ethereal beauty, a woman whose looks are so striking that they seem almost unreal. Her face is a masterpiece, with delicate features and sparkling eyes that seem to hold a hint of mischief just beneath the surface. But what sets her apart from others is not just her physical beauty, but also her kind heart and pure soul. Despite her stunning looks, Amaira radiates a warmth and grace that is completely natural to her. Her personality is a paradox, a mix of sweetness and sass, with a hint of stubbornness that surfaces at unexpected moments. He's cold, cruel - but only with his words. His hands? Always soft when they touch her. Late nights with them sleeping back to back... until one night she wakes up with his hand gripping her waist. Slow burns, stolen touches... both of them pretending it means nothing while their bodies scream for more.

The Midnight Cop by deyoungprof

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Secrets In The Bones: The Curse of Blood Bay by Demon_Wolf_Detective

In the serene fishing village of Cruden Bay, Scotland, tranquillity masks a sinister, bloodthirsty secret lurking beneath its picturesque facade for centuries. Detective George Reynolds, fresh from closing the case of the 'Black Widow,' embarks on a romantic retreat to Cruden Bay with the enchanting forensic pathologist, Ellena Walker. However, what they expected as an idyllic getaway quickly spirals into a relentless battle against an age-old evil threatening to scorch the earth and consume the entire village. As they unearth the chilling truth steeped in the supernatural, George finds himself at a crossroads, torn between his evolution as a werewolf and the smothering darkness. Guided by Ellena, he must unravel the mysterious ties linking the historical village, her family's history, and the gullible ADI Locke, who appears to steer them toward near-certain death. Together, they must thwart the relentless scourge of centuries-old vampires lurking in the shadows and the resurrection of an 'elder' determined to flood the streets with terror and blood. George's immersion into this hidden world has been a baptism by fire, and this new battle will plunge him deeper into a tormented darkness of sin. As they uncover more haunting secrets and delve into the horrors of a concealed past, their blossoming love story faces an ominous threat that terrifies George. But he won't yield without a fight, especially after being granted a second chance at love. Prepare for a spine-tingling journey into the heart of darkness, where love and horror entwine and the line between salvation and damnation blurs. 'Secrets in the Bones' will leave you sleepless, questioning the depths of darkness that may live even in the most picturesque settings. On Apple Books, Amazon and many more now

Noirhaven. by NirmoR

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Black Widow: Death is a Masquerade by Demon_Wolf_Detective

The blood is still drying and his bones are weary. Metropolitan Police Detective George Reynolds is in a race against time to solve a series of horrifying murders that have been linked to a sadistic cover-up at the Houses of Parliament. As George and his team uncover the truth, they soon realise that the killer is far more dangerous than they had anticipated and the sinisterly dark supernatural forces at play are beyond comprehension. With no time to spare, George must navigate a murky world of corruption, death threats, and learn the rules of the supernatural in order to bring the killer to justice. Beginning with an ominous VHS recording sent to police showing a body being drained in sixty minutes. The tape served as a warning to wake police up and prompted them to revisit a cold, covered-up investigation, instigated by powerful people in politics. 'Money makes the dirty world go round, crooked politicians keep it spinning to fill their pockets as blood paints the streets beneath their feet.'

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Shadow of obsession

"It was not always men"😉 Detective Rayn vale is no stranger to darkness; he's spent years hunting down the city's most dangerous criminals. But when he crosses paths with her, the lines between predator and prey begin to blur. She's a brilliant, elusive killer, leaving twisted art pieces in her wake-and she's been watching him for longer than he ever realized. As he unravels her cryptic clues, Rayn finds himself drawn to the very woman he swore to stop. She knows his secrets, his fears, and everything he hides behind the badge. The closer he gets to catching her, the deeper he falls into her deadly game of obsession and desire. In a world where trust is a luxury and every move could be his last, will Rayn capture the killer...or lose himself to her entirely?