She sees her before she even knows she's being watched. A presence in the dimly lit corners of Zaun, a shadow that lingers too long, a pair of piercing eyes that follow my every move. At first, it's a trick of the mind-paranoia in a city that eats the weak alive. But then the gifts start appearing. A cigarette case engraved with her initials. A leather glove that fits her hand perfectly. A knife, its edge still warm, a silent promise of protection-or possession. Sevika doesn't ask. She takes. And when she finally steps out of the darkness, when she corners her prey with a slow, knowing smirk, she doesn't offer love. She offers obsession. A deal without words, sealed with rough hands and heated whispers. "Run," Sevika murmurs against her skin, the scent of metal and smoke thick between them. "If you think you can." But they both know she won't. Because something inside her wants to be caught.

The dead typically want one of two things. Ghosts crave conversation. Spirits seek pain. My name is Bria, and I've been able to interact with the dead for as long as I can remember. Communicating with the deceased might sound like a cool gift, but let me assure you, it's not. Ghosts don't shut up, and not all specters are friendly. In fact, most of them are dangerous. Pretending the paranormal doesn't exist is far easier than talking to the shadows, so I've been avoiding the dead for years. Past experiences have led me to avoid the living too. And for a long time, I've successfully kept my distance. Until a single ghost encounter in the library ruins everything. Now a couple of my classmates know my secret. But as it turns out, they have a deadly secret of their own. Time to talk to the shadows again. _______________ This story contains profanity and violence. [ONC 2021 Shortlister]

Wren's life is about to change forever - but not how she expects it to. Kidnapped on her wedding day, she finds herself trapped in a mountain cave, unable to return home with no company outside of the inhuman creature that took her. *** "Wait, Wren! Not that way!" It was darker here and panic limited her vision, but she could see it reaching for her; its wings like two huge looming shadows behind it. "Get away! Don't touch me! No, let me go!" She shrieked. She screamed in earnest as a hand took hold of her arm, and then even more when her own hand reached for something to hang onto and grasped at empty air. She had been scrambling towards a sudden drop! The hands hauled her back, but she still struggled. She didn't want to look at it, and she still wasn't sure she wouldn't rather take her chances with the open air instead. "Stop it, I'm not going to hurt you! You'll hit your head on the rock or something. Wren, please!" It knew her name. Somehow it knew her. She was going to die! "Let me go! Stop touching me!" She was sitting on the rocky floor now with her back against an uneven wall, and it was trying to pin her down and hold her still. She kept her eyes turned away and struggled helplessly, but it was no use. It was strong like a human man too, and she couldn't keep it off of her. The wings had moved until they curved around them both and shut out a lot of the light. Its face was so near hers that she could feel its breath brushing against her skin. "Please just look at me for a second. Just look. I'm not going to hurt you." One of the hands grabbed her chin and forced her head to turn, and then she was looking straight into a pair of dark brown eyes. It had a human face too. She had been expecting something monstrous or ghastly, and the surprise made her falter for a moment. He looked young, with a bad haircut and an earnest expression on his face. "I'll let go of you, okay? Just don't lunge around like that anymore, you'll get hurt." He whispered.

''Let me taste you'' He leans forward and whispers in my ear. His voice is low like a gravelly hum. Oh God, what have I gotten myself into? He leans back and looks deep into my eyes. "Uh, um..." my brain is overwhelmed with the scent of his cologne and the hard feel of his body. I bite my lip trying to concentrate, "Th-thank you, but, um, I'm here to work..." "Are you a bite virgin, young one? There's no need to be afraid I'll make it pleasurable for you." His eyes rake my face looking for any sign I will agree, "I bet you taste as sweet as you look" ***** Alexis is simply trying to survive the rigors of completing a Ph.D. Only finding funding to research vampires, she must overcome her reservations and dive into their dark world. Meanwhile, the vampire world is slowly being torn apart by two primus vampires with different ideologies vying for control of the vampire world. When they both take an interest in her, Alexis must navigate between these two factions to avoid becoming a vampire snack or worse- give up her dreams of becoming a researcher. **** Highest rankings: #1 in humanxvampire #3 in frankfurt #5 in PhD

When Talia Peterson returns to Forks to live with her grandfather after her father's death, she thinks she's running from grief. She finds something far worse: the beach is bleeding girls who all share the same carved sigil-a four‑wave mark Talia recognizes from her own father's funeral. As the bodies stack up, Talia's fragmented memories begin to stitch themselves back together and reveal a bloodline she didn't choose: the Petersons were the wardens between human law and ancient power. Jason Quill, a quiet protector with storm-grey eyes, claims he will keep her safe. Kyle Howling Moon, a dangerous local with a wound in his past, will do anything to bring an ancient sea-spirit back. Allies become suspects, and a ritual timeline ticks down as loyalties fracture. Talia must decide which side she is on-her bloodline, the boy who won't let her go, or the Great Spirit who will stop at nothing to reclaim what he believes is his. -------- most impressive rankings: #83 in dark romance #14 in Native American

Have you ever imagined been trapped in your very on darkest past only to be rescued by the only person you have feared and hated ? Journey with Astrid as she journeys through her past and present life.

I held her waist to keep her from falling I knew she was female from her petite waist. I looked down at her, her hazel green eyes captivating me, I was so lost in her eyes all the noise around us seemed to diminish. My breathe was caught in my throat just by looking at her beauty. I tore my eyes away from hers and looked at her face, she was the most beautiful thing in the world! Her black hair hung just below her shoulders her small frame was perfect, she was gorgeous. I wanted, no needed her to be mine. She was mine, she was my mate and she was perfect. She stepped away from my arms I held the urge to just grab her body and bring it back to mine. "Hi...are you Ryder?" Her angelic voice questioned. "Uh yeah you are?" You are mine I thought. "I'm Destiny your cousin." My world seemed to have fallen apart with those four simple words.

[Completed] Elysia's life is turned upside-down when she's abducted by supernatural creatures with demonic eyes and threatening fangs. What's worse is she has no idea what it is they want from her, except that it has something to do with a side of her that she's never known. The chances of Elysia getting out alive are slim, but perhaps with a bit of luck and a lot of bravery she can escape with more than just her life. Excerpt: ''What trick is this?'' The creature asked, but it didn't sound like a vicious question. He sounded... confused. When I didn't answer, he appeared in front of me, snatching my face in his hand once more and growling. ''What is that on your back?'' ''I don't know,'' I blindly answered, but corrected myself quickly when his grip tightened dangerously, ''It's a birth mark, the doctors called it a... a Lichtenberg figure. My mother said I was born with it, I swear it, even though it's usually what happens when you survive being struck-'' ''-by lightning.'' All Rights Reserved © 2014 {{Warning: Some scenes may be unsuitable for audiences below the age of 15 and offensive to those of all ages. Read at your own risk.}} Highest Ranking: Vampire #1, Teen Fiction #4 A Wattpad Featured Novel