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Gruff

Reads 173
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Parts 30
Time 7h 32m

Reads 173
Votes 6
Parts 30
Time 7h 32m

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Five years ago, the whole country knew Howl as the face of a national public safety initiative that encouraged kids to say no to drugs, keep away from firearms, and not talk to strangers. He had just made a dramatic exit from the corrupt pit of the Hot Type City Police Department and kicked off his own private investigative agency. He was geared up to start helping people for real.

Then some punk put Howl's nephew in the dirt, and everything came to a screeching halt.

Now, after a long downward spiral, Howl is one half-empty bottle of scotch away from complete destitution. His shot at redemption comes just in time when a former model struts off the page of a golden-age girlie mag and into his office. Her missing son's disappearance knocks Howl back into a world full of the drugs, guns, and predators he wasted his youth fighting.

This time it will be different. He's got nothing to lose but something to prove. This time, he will win.All Rights Reserved

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STALEMATE [MAFIA] [MXM] ✓ by alydae

Astren City, and all surrounding area, have the highest crime rate in the northern part of the country. Dozens of crime families constantly trying to take the throne, as well as corruption lurking around every corner, do not aid in that fact at all. Salem Heart's father, Jack Heart, happens to be the Astren City Chief of Police, a title which holds a lot of weight and a rank that claims even more power. He's well respected, and amazing at his job. That said, greatness is expected of Salem as well. Of course that isn't a problem, Salem will always be loyal to the law. He was raised by it, and upholding it is his future career aspiration. He thinks he has his life figured out. The fact that his ex-boyfriend comes from a notorious crime family, and has been arrested several times by Jack's own department, doesn't matter. Salem's passed that, he's over Atlas Marino and he always will be. He will ignore that scratch in his record, and cover it up with his success. Salem is offered a job to help with an investigation that could benefit his future career astronomically. He thinks it's a win-win situation, he gets the recognition he desires, and the streets will be that much safer. It's all black and white to him, easy to understand. He likes the order, and he craves the accomplishment of defeating bad with good. It's all black and white. Until he gets caught in the grey. [] [] [] [¡¡WARNINGS!! uhhhmmmm the usual smut and swearing but there is also gonna be blood and violence and gore. there is a time skip (3 1/2 yrs) for part 2 also slight spoiler but in case it matters the love interest is morally grey/corrupt] [¡¡TRIGGER WARNINGS!! depictions/mentions of several serious topics, most not in detail (sexual assault, mental illness, drugs, etc.) this will all be primarily in part 2] [[THIS BOOK IS 270K WORDS, IT IS SPLIT IN 2 PARTS AND IS THE LENGTH OF TWO BOOKS]] Now available as a paperback on amazon!

PAW Patrol: Façade (DISCONTINUED) by watership02

After many years of loyal service, Rocky has been forcibly expelled from the PAW Patrol. His claims? That his old friends have transformed into menacing figures, abusing their power and terrorizing Adventure Bay from behind closed doors. But this can't be true, can it? The PAW Patrol have always been dear protectors of the city, they couldn't possibly be hiding their true intentions? Surely Rocky was talking nonsense, and his once lifelong friends haven't really turned into monsters with no one to stop them? As Rocky fights to expose the truth, he must navigate a shrouded city blind to predatory corruption lurking within its celebrated protectors.

Vessels by PurringNomadStudios

Gold, a hardened hitman for the feared mafia organization known as The Hosts, lives a life defined by violence and obligation. When a routine assignment to retrieve a mysterious case leads him to a brutal scene-a young woman, Ivory, caged and beaten-his world is irrevocably altered. Driven by a past he desperately tries to suppress, Gold defies his orders and rescues her, inadvertently dragging them both into a perilous game of cat and mouse with dangerous forces. Ivory, a "horned siren" stripped of her voice and freedom, had endured unimaginable cruelty. As she slowly begins to heal in Gold's reluctant care, a fragile bond forms between them and becomes ever growing. But The Boss, Gold's enigmatic employer, will not tolerate insubordination, and the world they inhabit is far more complex and dangerous than either of them imagined. As their paths intertwine, Gold and Ivory are forced to confront their own demons and the dark truths of a society that exploits the vulnerable. Their desperate journey will challenge everything they thought they knew, leading them to a common goal: to stop the abhorrent use of unicorn essence in the world. For Gold, it's a fight for freedom from the chains of The Hosts; for Ivory, it's the chance to live peacefully as a being with unicorn essence, reclaiming her stolen life. Will they accomplish liberation, or will forces known and unknown keep them bound to the life that they know?

Rhapsody by nearxlight

Werewolves are real. Big deal. If NYPD detective Maverick Carson is being honest, he's always been more of a cat person. As part of a new expansion project, however, the 11th precinct is getting its first lycanthrope officer - an intimidating presence by the name of Emery Faustine. And, by some cruel twist of fate, Maverick is assigned to be his partner. The two hotshots are fire and ice. Night and day. Sworn enemies from the moment they meet, until a serial killer begins to ravage the streets of New York City, and Maverick and Emery must force their rivalry aside to stop the gruesome killings at whatever cost. Meanwhile, Maverick wonders if there's something more to Emery than just the creature he becomes every full moon. As he contemplates his partner's humanity, he wonders, too, if there could be something more to their partnership. With the case coming to a head between them, hidden secrets - and feelings - threaten to be revealed. Maverick must decide: is Emery human, or just a wolf parading as one? And, more importantly, can he learn to trust the werewolf, even if it means risking his own life? Highest Rankings: #1 in LGBT #1 in Magical Realism #1 in Mystery/Romance #1 in New Author

Cold Ashes And Quiet Orchids by BFrosty2001

This is not a love story. It's a confession. An autopsy of what happens when two broken creatures-built to chase, lie, and survive-look at each other too long and forget who the enemy is. In the dying heat of a neon-soaked city, a polar bear assassin named Frosty lives behind layers of charm, precision, and silence. He blends in. He disappears. He eliminates. That's the job. That's all it's ever been. Until her. Kitty Blackthorne-snow leopard, investigator, and ghost-hunter in her own right-was never supposed to matter. Just another threat to outwit. Another file to keep a step ahead of. But she didn't chase him like a cop. She saw him like no one ever had. And that... was the first mistake. What follows isn't a cat-and-mouse game. It's a slow-burn war between instinct and vulnerability. Between loyalty and betrayal. Between who they were trained to be... and who they might become, if they dared. If you're looking for clean heroes, you won't find them here. Only scars. Only cold ashes and quiet orchids

Butlers, Criminals, And Gangsters by ThatLittleCreature

(18+ Mature Content) The United States Government and the city of 1273 Rockefeller City established The Royal Department Of Special Civic Detective Agency (R.D.S.C.D.A.), whose director is Y/N L/N, who is laid-back and charming. It was established to capture heinous criminals, or Supervillains as they were later dubbed. These thieves, who were first just bank robbers, gradually transformed into dangerous beings with unique talents. Others did it to torment the poor youngster, others did it out of retaliation against Y/N, and some did it to pillage the wealthy. But some of them... had selfish, if not lustful, motives. Y/N began to adapt his mind to the special combat arts to fight off the criminals both day and night. However, Y/N may have not known that most of these criminals were beautiful animal-based female villains who grew a loving bone for him. At first, they hated him for ruining their little operation but slowly began to see Y/N as more than just a nuisance, they saw him as a man who knows how to give a woman a good time. To face the thieves day and night, Y/N started modifying his mind to unique martial skills. However, it is possible that Y/N was unaware that the majority of these offenders were stunning, animal-based female baddies who developed a soft spot for him. At first, they despised him for upsetting their small affairs, but over time, they came to regard Y/N as more than just a bother; they saw him as a man who knows how to make a lady happy.

Song of the Stars Story 1: Man on The Lake by ErnyJRC12

*Warning: Contains Verbose Sex, Few Verbose Gore, Offensive Behaviors and Psychopathy* A Woman, runaway from her home. The Naked Man in the Lake, leaping out to the glimmers of the moon and unto the forests... (To Shorten it Up: OwO things You can do to your Werewolf Boyfriend) In Long Text: Shane walk away from home,and discovers something more... This handsome, scary man, bathing naked in the Moonlit lake...But what is happening around this town? Join Shane as she uncovers the mystery of her past as well as Steamy, literally steamy, hot NAUGHTIES, makes you ask, "WHAT THE FUCK I AM READING?!" but a part of you will say, "YEAH..." As you traverse to the Action,The Psychological Play, The Urban fantasy, the Mystery of missing people and monster being killed. As you realize things are not as the same as you look at it.

Wolf In The Night by melissalynn88

Emmanuelle is running, running from a heartbreak she doesn't want to remember. Packing her things she takes off, driving to a wherever her car takes her. A town hours away, a town she thinks is just abandoned and run down. If only she knew, what was really in the town she was staying in? Sitting in the bar was just a regular day for Judd. Working hard, pack meetings and then sitting back with a drink. It was the same as any other day. Except when she walked in, the woman in heels and looking completely out of place. He found himself unable to look away. Normally they ignored the humans when they stopped through, maybe scaring them off a little. Not today, something was different and Judd knew exactly why. It was her, his mate. Except she was full human and he was born a wolf. Elle is drawn to him, unable to stop herself from sitting beside the rugged man at the end of the bar, ignoring all the looks from the other men. Not realising she just sat beside the Alpha no one dared to bother of an evening. She takes a seat and feels an instant attraction, putting it down the heat she ignored it. Until her mind is overcome by alcohol and friendly talk between the two. Judd walks over to her room, tempted to run his teeth down her neck and mark what is his but fights his wolf off. Elle had every intention of leaving the next day, something stops her. Convinced she's seen something, she's too afraid to tell anyone. The town where no one looks at her or talks to her, can she finally bring herself to tell Judd what she saw? A wolf in the night.

The Life Changing Deal by dannyfleming134

On a fateful night in 1921 Olkstin City, along the frozen banks of the Mississippi River, two souls meet - one from a wealthy, ruthless gangster family, the other a street-smart runaway hardened by survival. Love ignites instantly, a rare spark amid a city where gangsters never sleep and every speakeasy hides secrets that can bring fortune... or death. Injuries may heal in days, but betrayal, bullets, and forbidden desire leave scars that linger far longer. Amid smoke-filled rooms, whispered deals, and the ever-present threat of violence, their hearts beat together - fragile yet defiant. Every corner of the city hides danger, every alliance carries risk, and every moment tests their courage, loyalty, and love. In a world where darkness is everywhere, their love must shine brighter than the chaos surrounding them, or risk being consumed by the shadows. (AI RPG-inspired. All characters and names are original. Please be understanding if there are any grammar mistakes, English isn't my first language 😅)

Live, Die, Repeat by Loiosh

I'm 4000 or so years old. I've been reincarnated as pretty much everything under the sun at this point. Male, female, dog, cat, shark, even one memorable time as a rabbit. How hard could being a typical high school student in New Hampshire be? Will is starting the last half of his senior year of high school at a private academy in New Hampshire, just trying to get through it so he can move on with his life. A chance encounter with sisters Ash and Anna lead to finding out about a lot of hidden drama in the little ski town. But Will is hiding something too, a big something that that would take a major leap of faith for anyone to believe, let alone accept. This isn't his first time through high school, and it isn't his first life, the gods have given him an extra chance. Well, a lot of them really. How will the latest turn out?

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STALEMATE [MAFIA] [MXM] ✓ cover

PAW Patrol: Façade (DISCONTINUED) cover

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STALEMATE [MAFIA] [MXM] ✓

Astren City, and all surrounding area, have the highest crime rate in the northern part of the country. Dozens of crime families constantly trying to take the throne, as well as corruption lurking around every corner, do not aid in that fact at all. Salem Heart's father, Jack Heart, happens to be the Astren City Chief of Police, a title which holds a lot of weight and a rank that claims even more power. He's well respected, and amazing at his job. That said, greatness is expected of Salem as well. Of course that isn't a problem, Salem will always be loyal to the law. He was raised by it, and upholding it is his future career aspiration. He thinks he has his life figured out. The fact that his ex-boyfriend comes from a notorious crime family, and has been arrested several times by Jack's own department, doesn't matter. Salem's passed that, he's over Atlas Marino and he always will be. He will ignore that scratch in his record, and cover it up with his success. Salem is offered a job to help with an investigation that could benefit his future career astronomically. He thinks it's a win-win situation, he gets the recognition he desires, and the streets will be that much safer. It's all black and white to him, easy to understand. He likes the order, and he craves the accomplishment of defeating bad with good. It's all black and white. Until he gets caught in the grey. [] [] [] [¡¡WARNINGS!! uhhhmmmm the usual smut and swearing but there is also gonna be blood and violence and gore. there is a time skip (3 1/2 yrs) for part 2 also slight spoiler but in case it matters the love interest is morally grey/corrupt] [¡¡TRIGGER WARNINGS!! depictions/mentions of several serious topics, most not in detail (sexual assault, mental illness, drugs, etc.) this will all be primarily in part 2] [[THIS BOOK IS 270K WORDS, IT IS SPLIT IN 2 PARTS AND IS THE LENGTH OF TWO BOOKS]] Now available as a paperback on amazon!